Childfree (by choice) Disney Lovers!

[lakelandgal70]

Haha, probably not me! I am definitely a cat person.

 

[maddhatir]

Home from our 7 nights at Wilderness Lodge! Lakelandgal we really should have gotten together!

It was stupid cold Friday, Saturday, and later in the day on Sunday but we had a nice time. Couple of hiccups with some things at the Lodge but we met a wonderful CM who made magic happen like I have never seen at Disney. It really saved the trip for us.

Food and Wine has lost its appeal to us. The special foods were not all that special and the number of people who get disgustingly drunk there was just sick. We drink but these people were literally disgusting and what was so sad was how many had children with them. Had an ugly experience with a very drunk person at 'Ohanas as well and I would love to know how his hotel handled him after the manager at 'Ohanas called them to put them on the lookout for him. It was so bad another guest came over and told me how sorry he was that this man was so rude and yeah, he had a bunch of family/kids in his group which made it so much worse.

It was the pits having to come home and it was a whopping 37 degrees when we got here. brrrrrrrrrr..........

Welcome home! We were just there for F&W- eh, it was OK. I would go back again that time of the year NOT b/c of F&W- Oct is just a nice time to go.

The only drunk person I saw was passed out and had to be taken out of the park by his friend in a wheelchair We didn't see anyone else. Did you see most of them on the weekend?

I said to DH- we never see anything interesting while we are in Disney. We even kept an eye open for the undercover security- and nothing.

I'm with Dax.


Kayjay, sorry you had to deal with drunks. I like F&W but I know between '08 and '09 it felt like they were declining rather than improving. The drunks don't bother me (I may even be one), but the food samples got smaller, more $$, and seemed to me to be prepared McD's style (well in advance and warmed).


I did a half marathon yesteday at the Outer Banks, so decided to work from home today as I can't really get off the couch easily.

Kat- ITA about the food. Next trip I will be using my snack credits for some goodies at Goofy's Candy company or maybe some cupcakes. Forget the F&W samples.

Congrats of the marathon!!!

 

[NJDiva]

Hope everyone is having a great Monday!

yeah I gotta agree with everyone else, my Monday was anything but stellar. I had a supervisor who had his crew working unsafely and I had to go to a meeting at 4PM an hour and a half a way just because he was not following the rules. I couldn't even go to my happy place in my head (sitting in MK watching the fireworks) because I was so stressed out. today better be the opposite of yesterday although it's raining here so I don't have a lot of hope

 

[lakelandgal70]

yeah I gotta agree with everyone else, my Monday was anything but stellar. I had a supervisor who had his crew working unsafely and I had to go to a meeting at 4PM an hour and a half a way just because he was not following the rules. I couldn't even go to my happy place in my head (sitting in MK watching the fireworks) because I was so stressed out. today better be the opposite of yesterday although it's raining here so I don't have a lot of hope

Sorry. Really hope today is better for everyone. And hope the rain leaves quickly. I do not like rain and it makes me feel very blue.

 

[franandaj]

Hope everyone is having a great Monday!

My Monday consisted of waking up early to load up the car with all our indoor furkids, carting them over to my FIL's now vacant house, and returning to my place to wait for the termite fumigation company to come and tent the bleeping place! We have no TV, a household of cats (who live in two different places normally) growling and barely getting along. Thank goodness at least we have Internet (although it's really slow).

Normally I don't mind Mondays but this one sucked. At least I'm going to Disneyland this weekend!

 

[Dax]

OK, so now that the horrible Monday is over, and we past the hump of the week, how is everyone doing on this wonderful sunny bright Thursday? T-1 week from Dead Bird Day...whats everyones big plans...

 

[lakelandgal70]

OK, so now that the horrible Monday is over, and we past the hump of the week, how is everyone doing on this wonderful sunny bright Thursday? T-1 week from Dead Bird Day...whats everyones big plans...

Ummmm dead bird day. YUMMY!! My plan is to eat at Chef Mickeys with you guys and my hubby. I see the Magic Kingdom is open till 1am as well. Looks like weather will be perfect. At least according to weather.com. Are you going out for Black Friday? Not me. I don't want to be anywhere near a store!!

 

[Dax]

Ummmm dead bird day. YUMMY!! My plan is to eat at Chef Mickeys with you guys and my hubby. I see the Magic Kingdom is open till 1am as well. Looks like weather will be perfect. At least according to weather.com. Are you going out for Black Friday? Not me. I don't want to be anywhere near a store!!

HAHA..yeah, Dead Bird Day...something my grandmother would say..LOL..

Yeah you stuck with us...CHEF MICKEYS!!!..I am working a few hours that morning as well..

As for MK...we will see...we dont have passes remember..LOL..

Black Friday...not sure yet...

 

[lakelandgal70]

HAHA..yeah, Dead Bird Day...something my grandmother would say..LOL..

Yeah you stuck with us...CHEF MICKEYS!!!..I am working a few hours that morning as well..

As for MK...we will see...we dont have passes remember..LOL..

Black Friday...not sure yet...

I do love that term dead bird day. Will have to remember that lol.

I thought you mentioned you had passes that you might use. You would probably want to use them for Christmas though. I think we are gonna go to MK Christmas day but probably later in day. After family has left and we get a nap in haha.

Good luck with Black Friday. If you guys go you are truly brave souls!! I use to go with my mom but it has scared me for live. Seriously! I can't get the images out of my head of people fighting over 5dollar Barbie dolls.

 

[Dax]

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I thought you mentioned you had passes that you might use. You would probably want to use them for Christmas though. I think we are gonna go to MK Christmas day but probably later in day. After family has left and we get a nap in haha.

We have 1 day(non hopping) left on our 3day passes...We havent decided what to do with them as of yet..

 

[lakelandgal70]

We have 1 day(non hopping) left on our 3day passes...We havent decided what to do with them as of yet..

Ah ok. I would probably save them for when family is down. Can't wait for Thursday. DH is working that morning too at the church. I haven't volunteered yet cause quite frankly I never know how I will feel and I am still not 100% from this crud I have.

 

[franandaj]

OK, so now that the horrible Monday is over, and we past the hump of the week, how is everyone doing on this wonderful sunny bright Thursday? T-1 week from Dead Bird Day...whats everyones big plans...

This is our first year without two sides of the family. My parents alternate between my sister and me, and we always used to spend the alternate holiday with my FIL (MIL passed in 2005). This year it's just the two of us. We could have gone up to my sister's in Seattle, but with knee surgeries and termite fumigation and everything else going in it was just too much trouble. Instead, the two of us will go out to a nice restaurant, I could make a turkey, but that wouldn't be any different than another night when I cook a turkey. I do that at least 5-6 times a year so it's not special.

We have Dead Bird Day several times a year

 

[zima-cheryl]

Instead, the two of us will go out to a nice restaurant

We are going out too. I think more & more people are doing that. I couldn't believe how hard it was to find a place that wasn't booked full already.

 

[HockeyKat]

We are going out too. I think more & more people are doing that. I couldn't believe how hard it was to find a place that wasn't booked full already.

Wish we could be joining you instead of hitting the in-laws...

 

[maddhatir]

TGIF everyone

Kat- how is the tibia??

Speaking of Thanksgiving- I volunteered to have it at my house. No one else would step up I have a very small house- but oh well- I will squoosh 20 people in it. I usually have the "warm weather holidays or birthday gatherings" b/c we have a huge screened in porch and everyone fits nicely out there.

I am usually neurotic when it comes to having holidays at my house- but this time, I TOLD everyone what to bring. My BIL even volunteered to make the turkey I figured, it's at my house, now you all make the food! I did offer to make the corn and peas- yup, I bought the Green Giant Steamers LOL. (has anyone ever tried the Steamers peas and mushrooms in garlic butter OMG- yum!) I also got a Cheesecake Factory cheesecake and I am making a cherry and an apple cobbler. Very low stress items.

Since everyone will be here, I decided to put up my tree and decorations early. I just have to put the fresh greens, lights and bows on my fence and porch and make the swags for the windows this weekend and ta da- done for xmas. We got wood for the fireplace, so hopefully it is cold out on Thursday.

I amaze myself at how on the ball I am. This is SO not me!

What's everyone's plans for the weekend? I am hitting a craft fair tomorrow morning and then coming home and decorating outside. Sunday- we have my nephew's b-day party- he will be 6. That will be an all day affair with the fam.

 

[maddhatir]

Did anyone read about the plans for PI- yup, gone. No more adult only places. Adventurers Club will be leveled
http://www.easywdw.com/news/disney-...erion-wharf-construction-to-begin-immediately

But don't worry- Disney's plans, if executed correctly, this could be a great area for families to enjoy a relaxing evening without having to spend gobs of money

Yay- more subpar crap food to eat on the dining plan.

I know it's all about money- blah blah blahhhhhhh.

After last month's trip- DH and I decided for our next trip to only go with the counter sx dining plan and then probably do a few nice restaurants at the Swan/Dolphin in between. You can get $25 gift certificates for all of their restaurants on Restraunt.com for plunketts!

ETA- one night when we are at DTD DH and I walked into T Rex to have a drink. Well- we couldn't have an "adult" beverage BECAUSE, the bar was full of people eating there- INCLUDING a lot of children!!! DH was furious and he is a very mellow guy. He does not believe children should even be allowed to sit at a bar. I agree.

 

[Dax]

Did anyone read about the plans for PI- yup, gone. No more adult only places. Adventurers Club will be leveled
http://www.easywdw.com/news/disney-...erion-wharf-construction-to-begin-immediately

But don't worry- Disney's plans, if executed correctly, this could be a great area for families to enjoy a relaxing evening without having to spend gobs of money

Yay- more subpar crap food to eat on the dining plan.

I know it's all about money- blah blah blahhhhhhh.

After last month's trip- DH and I decided for our next trip to only go with the counter sx dining plan and then probably do a few nice restaurants at the Swan/Dolphin in between. You can get $25 gift certificates for all of their restaurants on Restraunt.com for plunketts!

ETA- one night when we are at DTD DH and I walked into T Rex to have a drink. Well- we couldn't have an "adult" beverage BECAUSE, the bar was full of people eating there- INCLUDING a lot of children!!! DH was furious and he is a very mellow guy. He does not believe children should even be allowed to sit at a bar. I agree.

I have to admit, I am HIGHLY disappointed with the plans for PI..I havent been overly impressed with the food at Disney as of late..of course that is just my opinion...I have only had a few decent meals there lately. And more shopping..UGH..seriously?

I will DEARLY miss the AC...when DH and I had passes, we were there weekly. We knew the actors, they knew us too...we would sit in there for hours, sometimes seeing shows, other times not..always good fun..

 

[zima-cheryl]

Wish we could be joining you instead of hitting the in-laws...

You would just be trading you in-laws for my parents. Not sure how good a trade that would be?

Speaking of Thanksgiving- I volunteered to have it at my house. No one else would step up I have a very small house- but oh well- I will squoosh 20 people in it. I usually have the "warm weather holidays or birthday gatherings" b/c we have a huge screened in porch and everyone fits nicely out there.
.....
We got wood for the fireplace, so hopefully it is cold out on Thursday.

Now I thought the exact opposite.
With that many people if the weather is mild enough you could use that screened in porch for a little more elbow room.

Did anyone read about the plans for PI- yup, gone.

Yea, unfortunately it looks like just more of the same. They have all that type of stuff there already. I was hoping for at least a few different/new things that would be fun & interesting.
We will still probably do our one evening there (esp. now that we know where the cigar bar is) but I don't see anything in the new plans that make me think I need to rush right over & check it out.

ETA- one night when we are at DTD DH and I walked into T Rex to have a drink. Well- we couldn't have an "adult" beverage BECAUSE, the bar was full of people eating there- INCLUDING a lot of children!!! DH was furious and he is a very mellow guy. He does not believe children should even be allowed to sit at a bar. I agree.

ITA
I have to confess that often times when people bring kids to obviously adult places I tend to let my language go a little more blue than normal.
I try to be good when I'm out places where there are kids about keeping it clean, but in that case... I'd have probably elbowed right into the bar & asked for a bleeping cocktail.

 

[HockeyKat]

TGIF everyone

Kat- how is the tibia??

Hurts and I am already sick of the air cast. Meh. Dec 28th.

You would just be trading you in-laws for my parents. Not sure how good a trade that would be?

I can't comment on that in a public forum.

 

[Dax]

Since everyone will be here, I decided to put up my tree and decorations early. I just have to put the fresh greens, lights and bows on my fence and porch and make the swags for the windows this weekend and ta da- done for xmas. We got wood for the fireplace, so hopefully it is cold out on Thursday.

I amaze myself at how on the ball I am. This is SO not me!

What's everyone's plans for the weekend? I am hitting a craft fair tomorrow morning and then coming home and decorating outside. Sunday- we have my nephew's b-day party- he will be 6. That will be an all day affair with the fam.

I am SOOO behind this year...this time last year I had everything but a tree up(we do real)..this year, NADA! I got into a huge fight with my landscaper, and my lawn needs 1 more cut before winter..so I dont want to put any light up outside till that gets done, and that means renting a lawn mower(we dont have one..)Inside, I just havent had the motivation after work to get everything moved out and sorted and put up...I am think I may do it on Black Friday..my first day off..

This weekend, working..Sat and Sun...thats what I get for having 2 days off during the week..LOL..