Childfree (by choice) Disney Lovers!

[dgbg100106]

This is perfect for me because today.....I'm officially a member of AARP!!!!

Or today is the day the discounts start.

 

[franandaj]

This is perfect for me because today.....I'm officially a member of AARP!!!!

Or today is the day the discounts start.

I've had a spousal membership for five years now! We save lots on our car rental at WDW!

 

[zima-cheryl]

Ok child-free duos, I need opinions as I'm starting to prepare for our 10/28-11/4 WDW trip.

The food and wine planning isn't the problem, the problem is the temptation to do the Halloween party. Any opinions?

We are going first week in Oct.
We already have our MNSSHP tix. I've never been, but I'm told the headless horseman at the start of the parades alone is worth the cost of the tix.
We'll see....

Buying the tix in advance when we had the cash helped - if I remember right advance sales are a few $$ less than day of. Plus we won't have to worry about having that on hand or using a credit card when we get there.

My theory is I may as well try it once.

 

[Bunless]

Hey! You'll be there almost the same week that I will, I'm there the 27th through the 3rd!
Well I'm always up for meeting people for a drink.

Here is my motivation not to do the party. I'm an AP holder and $75 per person for candy, a parade and fireworks on top of the fact that I can get into the park without additional admission. If you don't have an AP then this isn't a very strong argument! We have a pass too, so that's a good point. I'm honestly on the fence about it.

We are going first week in Oct.
We already have our MNSSHP tix. I've never been, but I'm told the headless horseman at the start of the parades alone is worth the cost of the tix.
We'll see....

Buying the tix in advance when we had the cash helped - if I remember right advance sales are a few $$ less than day of. Plus we won't have to worry about having that on hand or using a credit card when we get there.

My theory is I may as well try it once.That's what we keep coming back to. We'll be there, we've never done it before, maybe we should.

I think I'm going to have to make DH make the decision on this one. Usually he turns over all the planning to me, maybe I'll make him make one decision (other than what type of massage he wants).

 

[zima-cheryl]

I think I'm going to have to make DH make the decision on this one. Usually he turns over all the planning to me, maybe I'll make him make one decision (other than what type of massage he wants).

Only other thing I'll say is looking at your dates (right around Halloween) if you do decide to go, I'd get tix now. You know everyone is going to want to do the party Halloween weekend.
And maybe the crowds will be a factor for you? From what I understand the earlier parties are less crowded & by Halloween it just about sells out. Wish I knew what the max # of tix were for the parties. But if you don't like the crowds that may be a reason to think about skipping it? Try again another time when you are there late Sept/earlier in Oct.?

 

[scak]

I've been reading through this thread and I've gotta say this seems like a kind, clear-headed bunch of people.

Lakelandgal -- I see you are celebrating your birthday at WDW. Is that an annual tradition? ps - Loved your story about the lady on the plane. Human reactions are so unpredictable.

Franandaj -- Do you think it would be worth me flying out to see the Expo? (You can PM me so we don't hijack this thread!)

Hoping to head up to Orlando and see the kid-free side of Disney soon.

 

[lakelandgal70]

I've been reading through this thread and I've gotta say this seems like a kind, clear-headed bunch of people.

Lakelandgal -- I see you are celebrating your birthday at WDW. Is that an annual tradition? ps - Loved your story about the lady on the plane. Human reactions are so unpredictable.

Franandaj -- Do you think it would be worth me flying out to see the Expo? (You can PM me so we don't hijack this thread!)

Hoping to head up to Orlando and see the kid-free side of Disney soon.

Welcome! Yep pretty much is a annual tradition to spend our Bdays at the World. We own at VWL so that is where we try to go. Last year we didn't but the mountains of east TN aren't too shabby either lol. Hope you get up to this neck of woods soon. So many great things to do and see.

 

[lakelandgal70]

If I had kiddies there would be no way I could take an hour each day to work out. Just something I was thinking about lol There are soooo many postives right gang!! And contrary to some people on the Dis we are not selfish!

 

[zima-cheryl]

Woo Hoo!! So excited!
We just booked 3 days in Miami/South Beach for Christmas!
Santa is gonna have to find me at my beach front hotel!
I'll be the one in the cabana w/a boat drink!

 

[scak]

Woo Hoo!! So excited!
We just booked 3 days in Miami/South Beach for Christmas!
Santa is gonna have to find me at my beach front hotel!
I'll be the one in the cabana w/a boat drink!

That's my neck of the woods! The weather should be lovely down here then. Right now, we're roasting. I guess Orlando is too...

 

[HockeyKat]

That's my neck of the woods! The weather should be lovely down here then. Right now, we're roasting. I guess Orlando is too...

We're roasting here too (and Cheryl is about 15 min from me!). 102 today, 104 tomorrow and Saturday. Is there a cooking smiley around here somewhere?

 

[franandaj]

I think I'm going to have to make DH make the decision on this one. Usually he turns over all the planning to me, maybe I'll make him make one decision (other than what type of massage he wants).

That's funny! I don't know if you're a DVC member, but there was recently a thread on the DVC boards asking if you were the ONLY planner in the family! There were lots of funny responses!

Franandaj -- Do you think it would be worth me flying out to see the Expo? (You can PM me so we don't hijack this thread!)

Hoping to head up to Orlando and see the kid-free side of Disney soon.

I don't know how much of a Disneyholic you are, and with flights as expensive as they are I don't know. You can check out this thread for those of us who are addicted to get an idea.

D23 Expo Thread

I thought it was one of the most fabulous Disney experiences that I ever had in 2009. And to keep this relevant to the Childfree thread. It is mostly seminars a presentations. I can't believe how many people are thinking of bringing their children! Why would a three year old kid want to sit through the planning and construction nuances of Carsland or Fantasyland in MK? I'm thrilled by it, but anyone under the age of 15 (maybe), they would be bored s**tless!

 

[zima-cheryl]

That's my neck of the woods! The weather should be lovely down here then. Right now, we're roasting. I guess Orlando is too...

That is what we are hoping.... the 3 requirements for the trip were sun, sand & boat drinks

I figure it is just the 2 of us. We don't need to sit around a tree & open a bunch of gifts that we probably don't need anyway. Why not take that $$ and do something fun? And get out of the cold for a few days?

We're roasting here too (and Cheryl is about 15 min from me!). 102 today, 104 tomorrow and Saturday. Is there a cooking smiley around here somewhere?

Ahh, only some of you think it is roasting. We thin-blooded summer-babies are pretty happy w/the temps right now.
Although, it does look like we will be canceling our zoo trip (again ). Not sure hubby will survive or how many of the animals will really be out if we do hit 105 like they are predicting?

 

[Bunless]

Wish I knew what the max # of tix were for the parties.

Now I'm curious on that one! That would be an excellent question to find the answer to.

That's funny! I don't know if you're a DVC member, but there was recently a thread on the DVC boards asking if you were the ONLY planner in the family! There were lots of funny responses!

I'll have to check that out. The majority of our planning (other than his massage) is pretty much all about the food and reservations.

 

[dgbg100106]

I'll have to check that out. The majority of our planning (other than his massage) is pretty much all about the food and reservations.

You mean that is not normal????? That is how ours goes....

 

[franandaj]

Now I'm curious on that one! That would be an excellent question to find the answer to.

I'll have to check that out. The majority of our planning (other than his massage) is pretty much all about the food and reservations.

You mean that is not normal????? That is how ours goes....

The thing I thought was funny is that there were some husbands who did all the planning. Their take on it was "I always get to do what I want!" I like to think that even though I take care of the schedule and ADRs I incorporate both our wishes.

 

[dgbg100106]

The thing I thought was funny is that there were some husbands who did all the planning. Their take on it was "I always get to do what I want!" I like to think that even though I take care of the schedule and ADRs I incorporate both our wishes.

I plan for both of us and I know what DH likes and does not like, but sometimes he surprises me. So it is always interesting....

Food and drink are our main attractions then the rides are second....

 

[franandaj]

I plan for both of us and I know what DH likes and does not like, but sometimes he surprises me. So it is always interesting....

Food and drink are our main attractions then the rides are second....

That's totally how it is for us too! We're more likely to pop out to DLR for lunch or dinner than ride the rides, and at WDW that's definitely the main attraction. The rides are something to do between meals!

 

[dgbg100106]

That's totally how it is for us too! We're more likely to pop out to DLR for lunch or dinner than ride the rides, and at WDW that's definitely the main attraction. The rides are something to do between meals!

that is us!

 

[Bunless]

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