Back from our trip

[Melora]

Howdy all!!!

We are all back safe and sound from our trips; me from Florida and Jeff from Japan.

Note to self: Never EVER go to Florida in the summer again.. not ever...not even if they pay you one million dollars!

Holey Moley..... the heat and humidity was so bad. Worse than I ever remember. The crowds were unbelievable! Only Epcot was do-able.

We had a really great time though in spite of how uncomfortable we were.

We tried new places to eat and even went on some attraction that I had not gone on before, including the Timekeeper (the ice cold air they blow out the door enticed us in) and the Carousel of Progress (who can argue with sitting in the cool darkness while being entertained?).

I saw Philharmagic for the first time and was utterly enchanted... I went back twice (thank goodness for fast passes).

My 3 year old was nuts for Buzz Lightyear so several nights I took him and the 9 year old back around 7 and got fastpasses so we could ride it again and again.

A note to anyone going now or soon... bring those bottles that squirt water and have a fan attached.. we brought misty-mates (they are portable misters but unless you have a way to make the water evaporate they do absolutely no good.. they only make you wetter then you already are) We ended up buying the expensive squirt bottles at the park and they were worth every penny though I did wish I had purchased some cheaper ones at home.

We are planning on maybe one more trip back before our annual passes run out.. in the cool winter air!

 

[Microcell]

OOOHHH I need a Disney fix! Yeesh! I loved Phil too- we went in may and went 5 times! Same with Space ranger spin!

Glad you had fun!

 

[Pooh93]

Sounds like a great time to me even with the heat and humidity. We LOVED Mickey's Philharmonic also and saw it 4-5x and I think I noticed something new each time!

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

What fun! I hear you about the weather, though. Welcome back.

 

[Pop Daddy]

hey

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Welcome home!!!



We were totally enchanted by Philharmagic too.

 

[MosMom]

It is so funny you posted. I was just thinking of you tonight wondering where you were. I was about to post a MIA! Yes, I agree about summer! Never again! Glad you had a good time regardless of the heat & humidity! Welcome home!

 

[Carl]

I agree completely with you about the summer. I went a year ago last May and it was in the mid 90's and I just could not stand it. I vowed never to chance going in May again. I have been in May in the past when it was bearable, but not that last time. I spent most of the trip in my hotel room - and I was at the Contemporary Resort - way out in one of the wings. I thought I would be walking to MK every day, but it was way too hot.

 

[DisMN]

Welcome home. I'm probably the only person in the world who wasn't thrilled with Philharmonic.

Glad you had fun but *gasp* the heat and humidity.....that would get to me too I think!

 

[Kallison]

We went last week of August last year and it was fine, just like the weather we have at home. My neighbor was there a few weeks ago, she said it has been an exceptionally hot summer. I guess it is just the luck of the draw. I know we would have been miserable if it was super hot when we were there.

 

[ilovepcot]

Yeah....heat and humidity. I sound like a broken record here on the boards 'bout how really horrible it is. I'm sitting here now waiting for dark so I can venture out to Publix for more soft drinks. I'll gladly drink water until then!

Melora, glad you had a good time in spite of all. Hope you'll share some info with us about the restaurants you went to. Always wanting a great new place to try!

 

[Lars624]

Welcome back Melora