pkondz
Brace yourself for immediate disintegration
- Joined
- Mar 9, 2007
Here and present!
Yay!!! More presents!
I love presents!
What is it?!?!?!?
is that redundant? I think so lol
Presents are never redundant.
Never.
And to the TR, Marita!
Here and present!
is that redundant? I think so lol
Hi - I've binge read several of your other reports and enjoyed the banter.
I don't recall if I found your reports through Captain Oblivious or vice versa.
Either way, I'm happy to get to join in on this one.
Looking forward to reading about your solo adventure.
cinderkelly took the words right out of my head.
Dude that is trying to look too cool in back while the rest of the folks are beyond scared.
Hey now! Some of us young whipper snappers have not accepted being 'old' and I was around in '78.
What a sweet sweet wife - always looking at things from a logical perspective. I have to say, I would be hard pressed to suggest a solo trip for DH - then again, I'm the one that enjoys Disney and he has really joined the bandwagon since.
Have faith - I'm sure it will arrive.
We seem to be "lucky" enough to experience fraud on our cards or be part of some 'breach' at least once a year. This typically happens over a holiday weekend or such where we are without a card. The companies usually overnight the card. I do hope you get it as that is not something you need to worry about while out of the country.
5:15 am
Both on time - I mean....you are pkondz
Stamped. I'm kinda envisioning Austin Powers "Yeah Baby"
Pop Century - top floor
Epcot
0 min - I mean, who are we kidding
Love love love this - I cracked up reading this on your other report.
Um....already here?
I concur (plus, I've read sucking up may garner extra points)
I think she's just camera shy.
You spelled checking wrong!
5:15am
on time
All Star Sports
Magic Kingdom
2 mins and 4 mins
thanks! I have met you IRL! And I'm in first place! Probably the only time during the whole TR!
How is this already on the second page?
Alrighty the work day of hell has finally ended so now I can comment properly!
You cant get rid of me that easily....
So exciting!!!
Bahahahaha
Ahem...you could have waited an extra month...
don't know anything about Banff but I'll throw you a woohoo anyway!
That sounds more intense than my trip and mines four weeks longer!
My new card only arrived yesterday - six business days later...
A google search suggest the flight leaves Winnipeg at 5:15am getting you to Toronto at 8:37, and then flying out 10:35 arriving Orlando at 13:20. That would mean you'd get to a park that day
Both flights on time
Yes you get a stamp. You're face looks pleased because you're that one step closer to Disney
You did Pop last time so I was going to say one of the all stars - but a quick look at the rates says Pop is only an extra $10 a night and I reckon that would be worth it for you (the dedicated bus etc).
You could be keen to try AK to experience the new night things but my heart says you'll go MK as it has late night EMH.
I think you've skimped on the VIP pass this time but they still remember you so you only wait 12 minutes on this day.
I'm on the board!
I'm a glutton for punishment. JK!
This is like the reverse plot of Home Alone.
Those non-disney folk just love that "relaxing" thing.. I dont get it
As long as you know!
Hopefully more highs!! Although, sometimes the lows make for better stories lol
Pan-handle
You had me at chocolate
1. What time is my flight out of Winnipeg?
Hint: I connect in Toronto and plan to (hopefully)
hit a park the same day.
9:00am
2. Two flights. Winnipeg/Toronto, Toronto/MCO.
On time? Delayed? One of each?
::fingers crossed:: both on time!
3. I'll be clearing customs in Toronto.
This is always fun.... 50/50. Does my passport
get stamped?
Bonus points if you know the expression on my face.
Yes.
4. When I finally arrive at the resort...
Where is it? (Yes it's on property.)
Hint: I'm squeezing pennies, remember?
All-Star Sports
5. So I get there. I go to a park. Which one?
Magic Kingdom
6. I don't know if I'll do a transportation game or not.
But just in case... how long do I wait for transportation
to and from the park.
<2 minutes each way.
Disgusted with myself I didn't see this til page 2, but I'm here.
Gather up Ruby, then fly to Edmonton, AB
on Monday.
Grab a car and see the Rockies.
Because we enjoy running amok!
Which I'm sure you often look smug.
Or maybe we're just odd.
Don't hold it on my account!
OMG! I can't even believe that at 13 you even thought it was OK to leave the house in just Long Johns! I would have at least put something else on over them!
That's too bad. Maybe if we all four went together. She could accompany Fran back to the hotel and relax, and when I got tired of your running around, I would let you continue on while I went back and relaxed with Fran and Ruby!
Well at least you found out before you booked everything.
It's too bad you didn't have a larger reserve slush fund, but I understand the critters come first.
That's nice you appreciate her.
Well that is quite the whirlwind adventures, and very very different.
Yup that happened to us on our last Disneyworld trip only we were on our way to the airport when we found out about the fraud charges. Luckily they overnighted the card to our hotel and we had other cards to use in the meantime.
Do you not have other credit cards you can use?
Oooh, ooh! Is there chocolate in the one that is on it's way to me?
5:15AM, I checked West Jet's website, gets you into Orlando by 1:20PM
I'm going to say no delays.
Since I don't think my passport has been stamped, I'm going to say no. And you are disappointed.
I think you got a sweet deal on a moderate, just doing my research. And since you didn't become a moderator, yet you did use that word twice, I think that's the clew. I am going to guess Port Orleans.
I'm going to guess Epcot for their F&W stuff. You got scared off by the lines and drunk people I mentioned on Saturday night, and especially since that's opening day.
5 minutes to, 0 minutes from, for a total of 5 minutes.
Sure.
Well, usually those things arrive later in the day.
Really? In the US they want you to spend money on their cards so they make sure to get it to you!
Well hopefully your errand paid off and the credit card was waiting for you when you got home.
I'll be the first to wish you the most magical, wonderful trip to the Happiest Place on Earth!
Enjoy every minute!
What about your credit card?
How did you find out?
By luck, like me?
Yes, but I really didn't want to.
No points.
You already know the answer to that!
Details coming up...
Slowly catching up on the shout-outs.
Gotta run.... to....
Work!
After being off for three weeks....
This sucks!
I came hear after posting on the "forever" TR and it's on page 2 already! Must mean the gang is all here again!
Dear Pkondz, the almost alone taxi drive and the long underwear..sounds like something that would happen to you. Thanks for the chuckle.
I think it's cute how you talk about Ruby. You both sound like you think the world of each other. It's so sweet. I mean...hello..another trip for you to Disney!
And looking looking I can multi quote! Hopefully I don't goof up on this one
4:19AM
Both on time
Sure lets stamp it. Your expression is your slightly cocky look of "Oh yea my passport is taking me to Disney again"
I'm going with POP
Hollywood Studio
Your wait in total of 15 min
I doubt I'll do very good on this contest. Not sure if I will be on DIS when gone for 10 day. I only come here on desktop. Might have to load it to tablet/phone.
So I will tell you again, what I said 5 min ago on the other TR, Have a great time!!
Got to go read the chatter here now
Have a fantastically wonderful super duper magical trip! You're going to Disneyworld in the morning! Safe travels!!
Have an amazing time! And if you happen to get delayed at Disney for a few weeks (freak accident/storm/lack of desire to leave) that would be awesome too
We fly down Thursday! Also from Canada.
Ours was a last minute trip because we had Westjet dollars about to expire.
We are staying at Old Key Westin a two bedroom. Bigger than our usual one bedroom but it was all that was available on short notice. So cool.
Hope you have a nice trip! Be safe!
Mosey around the world for me!
woo hoo only on page two.
ok so here are my guesses
flight 5:45 am
both on time
passport stamped, and you look constipated
all star sports
epcot is your first park
you wait 10 minutes for the bus to the park
you wait 15 minutes for the bus from the park
have an amazing time and enjoy your dis meets
oh and on behalf of your so cal fans you need to come out to the original house of mouse sometime/
hope the credit card issue is resolved
and travel safe while we run amok here
Yes, you are!
We might paint your nails.
I kid you not. The first thing that popped into my head was, "Iiii'm to sexy for my...."
Not because of that, but because of your shades and nonchalant pose. Just thought it was funny.
Reminds me of a long-past episode of married with children.
I get this. Truly, and tragically, I do.
Why thanks!
Oooooh, those special people.
Then you are FAR more awesome that us.
Please tell me that this is a Disney Visa! Or an airline one.
5:15 AM; Fl. #520 WestJet. If it wasn't like 3 in the morning for me, I'd listen to the LiveATC of YWG Dept and Arr.
On time. Both
Yes. A smile.
POP.
MK. 2 reasons: You like to start trips off there, and it has PM EMH
10 there and 15 back.
OH, I suppose.
Long Johns: Wore them every night and most days for 6 straight months for 10 years. It would get so cold IN our house the Windows would be iced over. I win.
Yay! I'm going to read a Pkondz trip report in real time!!
And I'm going to try a contest.
1. 5:15
2. Both on time
3. Yes & surprised
4. Pop
5. MK
6. 5 to, 15 from
And here is me from my 1st trip in 1972...no idea who the 2 women are. They refused to get out of the picture.
After a long **** day at work, I'm reading the Dis-chuckling.
I then notice the time, calculate the time difference, and have a brief wave of jealousy - you are in your last bit of wonderful sleep before going to WDW.
I want to go. I'll stop my whining now.
Hope you have a fantastic trip!
Hopefully the new card arrived.
Have fun storming the castle!
Are you at the airport yet?
Hope
you have a magical time. Wishing for a ground floor room for you!
So I guess you got your credit card. Otherwise you wouldn't be so happy.
I'll wave as you're coming in to land in Edmonton
Also - are you just doing Banff?
I think it's beautiful there, but it's way too busy for my liking. If you want the beauty of the mountains, without the insane tourists - I'd recommend Jasper if you want to be in the National Park, or Kananaskis if you're ok with being on the edge of the Rockies but saving on National Park Fees
I was going to write "Is there even another airline in Canada?!"
but actually I flew with New Leaf last week (oddly enough, to Winnipeg) and it wasn't terrible!
It's a low cost airline, so you need to be aware of everything (oh, you need your boarding pass printed once you get to the airport because you didn't load it onto your phone? $10 please.)
For a return trip from Edmonton to Winnipeg, with a checked bag both ways and paying a bit extra to reserve the front seat both ways came to $262 after taxes and fees.
It's nice to have another option in this country, and it's an airline that doesn't start with Air and end with Canada...
5:15am
Winnipeg flight - on time
Toronto flight - delayed, because it's Toronto and I rarely have a flight from there leave on time.
No stamp. I've never got one in Toronto before.
Pop
Epcot for some food and wine kiosks!
You won't be catching the bus during a normal "busy" time, so it will be a little slower. In total, I'd guess 13 minutes
Swimming in to cause amokiness! Bring on the silliness!
Oh well, new TR fresh scent is gone. I love the smell of amok in the morning...
Just swimming thru! What shall we do to keep ourselves amused? Any ideas?!
We could secure the borders from a man infiltration by posting our favorite park shoes and then move onto park bags and purses. Following that, we can discuss our swimsuit purchasing woes.
Then if you have time, swing by my thread- I need any advice on F&W strats you can give! What are your faves? And how did you tour?? (like my shameless plug? )
I already have pictures of many of my Dooney purses already uploaded to photobucket, as I have posted them in various Trip Report!
I am planning on swinging by your thread to give you some thoughts, this being your first time at F&W, you are doing a lot of what I did my first time.
Anyway, quick question, do you think we'll need jackets in November?