DisneyLAND bound!!

[littlegreydonkey]

Me again, I'm at the airport wiht nothing else to do but play on the internet
! Rachael, that's made me feel better about my missing packet, you're a lot nearer than me after all!! I'mnot worried about what happens when I get there, just try and stop me running this race, I have a confirmation email and I will use it!!! I just want the little book to get all excited with.

Anyway, I'm going to head to the main thread now, about time I caught up with news there. Helen

 

[wfloyd]

We got our Disneyland Hotel package yesterday so I think that we are almost all set to leave. We are leaving on the 5th to start our vacation so I am hoping that nothing critical has been overlooked.

 

[andromedaslove]

Guess what everyone?! My DH just surprised me with a spur of the moment trip to DisneyLand, and it just so happens to fall on the same weekend as you guys will all be thre for the Half!! I know I won't be running with you guys, and since we will only be there for the weekend I won't have alot of EXTRA time to meet up, but I will definately be keeping my eyes open for all of you while I am there.

 

[keenercam]

Guess what everyone?! My DH just surprised me with a spur of the moment trip to DisneyLand, and it just so happens to fall on the same weekend as you guys will all be thre for the Half!! I know I won't be running with you guys, and since we will only be there for the weekend I won't have alot of EXTRA time to meet up, but I will definately be keeping my eyes open for all of you while I am there.

AWESOME!! Well, if you are anywhere near DTD Saturday afternoon and feel like it, come meet up with us at Napoli's. We are meeting around 4. It would be great to see you!

 

[thndrmatt]

Finally got my packet, race bib #1773, anyone lower?

And random question, does the number correlate to corral placement or is that just wishful thinking?

 

[Rachael Q]

I have been to WDW three times and DH wont ride with me. For some reason I can't talk myself into riding on my own. I need someone to take me on my first plunge!

 

[Kristi1357]

I have been to WDW three times and DH wont ride with me. For some reason I can't talk myself into riding on my own. I need someone to take me on my first plunge!

I'm with your hubby on that one - I HATE that ride!

That said, I've been on the one at WDW several times over the years. I just hate heights and freak out the whole time I am on the ride. Not my definition of a good time! So, now I just don't do it anymore & Chad has given up harrassing me about it. I am happy to go on RnR an extra time while everyone else is on ToT.

I will, however go on the one at CA. I haven't been on it and I would like to see how it differs, the theming, etc.

So, I am thinking you will be able to find some of us WISHers to go with you!

 

[andromedaslove]

I am sure my 5 year old would love to ride that one with you if we are there at the same time. He loves the one in WDW and I am sure he will want to go on the one in CA too. What day are you planning to go to CA?

Dana

 

[TXBelle]

Dana- I am so excited that you will be at DL in September! I can't wait to meet you and am so happy there will be another member of the WISH scream team.

 

[DianeL]

Rachael Q and anyones else I won't ride ToT but I'm sure the other 3 in my group will attempt it to see how it differs from WDW. If you see us in line be sure to let us know. I'll probably stand in line till the chicken exit so I can see the inside, doing WDW TOT once was enough for me

I'll have on my beautiful lime green bracelet (which is on it's way to me!!! YAY!!!) and we'll probably be the only group of 4 women with 4 Pal Mickeys tagging along in parks that they don't work in LOL We downsized thanks to the recent security issue, we were going to take 2 each because we're just plain crazy <-- that smiley needs an extra dancer to be my travel group LOL

BTW, I came down with a sore throat this past Monday and am thankfully off till Monday (part-time). What a sucky time to get a cold! We're scheduled for another 10 Mile LW this Saturday and I'm not sure if I should do it or not but we'll see how I feel on that Morning. Perhaps I'll just show up for a portion of it just to get out and stretch the legs a bit.

Hope everyone else is staying healthy!!!!

 

[thndrmatt]

Having ridden both rides, I'll knowledgably say that the CA ToT ride is "different." If you're very familiar with the WDW ride to the point you know what comes when, then I'm sure you'll notice the differences too.
One thing you may not notice that is worth pointing out is that the waiting area as you get ready to stand on your numbers just prior to entering the elevator is actually double decker, with elevator entrances on both floors. The ride changes a bit depending on which level you start on, so try to ride both!
Booked my room for Sat night prerace btw, turned out enough of my family wanted to come join the party and be within walking distance of the start/finish that it made more sense than fighting traffic from our house. Sheraton Anaheim, bout .5 mile walk from the actual start/finish (near the I5 offramp), and by far the closest hotel left that still has rooms.

 

[crzy4pooh]

Lynnda, still hoping to meet up with you, too. We arrive on Mon 9/11 and at this point expect to spend all 4 days in Disney. We were going to spend a day at Knotts, but Ghostrider will be down for rehab so now DH doesn't want to go there. Our schedule is really very flexible, especially now that we will be in Disney for 4 days.

We would still love to meet up! I looked through our days, and Tuesday would probably be the best for us. We don't have anything planned that day, other than going to DCA. Would you like to meet up at a counter service for lunch? We have a 3yo, and lunch is usually better for him than dinner. Plus, I have no idea how he will be in the evenings with a 3 hour time difference!! I was looking through the menus again. Some of the places that look good are Taste Pilot's Grill, Pizza Oom Mow Mow, and the Pacific Wharf Cafe. How does this work with your schedule? Do any of those places sound good for you all?


If anyone else will be around, we would love to meet up, too!


I haven't even had time to lurk much since school started. I thought things would get less hectic, but that is not the case! Anyway, I need to go back and read so I can catch up with everyone!


Can't wait to see you all SOON!!!! We leave on September 5 for San Diego - Woo-Hoo!!!!!

 

[TiffJ]

Sorry I've been MIA lately. Lynnda, you are right, it doesnt slow down once school starts. I've been crazy busy. But I have been getting those steps in so I'l be ready for DL!! I have made sure to get in all my training.

Mom & I will get there Thur afternoon. We are going to DL on Friday. I would love to meet up with those getting in early. Nancy & Helen? Can we crash your mini WISH meet? We are staying at CCI. I think Helen is too. Where are you going to be Nancy?

Its coming up fast girls (and guys)!!!!!

 

[TiffJ]

Are they going to have the family reunion tents at DL like they did at WDW with the letters so you know where to go? If so is anyone interested in meeting at the W (for WISH) tent? Assuming there is anyone left when I cross the finish line that is.

 

[Kristi1357]

Are they going to have the family reunion tents at DL like they did at WDW with the letters so you know where to go? If so is anyone interested in meeting at the W (for WISH) tent? Assuming there is anyone left when I cross the finish line that is.

That's a really good idea!

 

[Maherae]

Oh, Tiffj, that's sounds like a good idea! I'm sure DL is getting all of their ideas from WDW, so there will probably be tents. Anyone else?

 

[perfectmatch300]

Tiff, Rachael, we would love to have you join us. Sounds like we have a meet growing here! Anyone else want to join us?

Rachel, Barry and I will even drag you onto ToT!!!! Maybe even right after lunch! We happen to LOVE it, and also love to take poeple on who haven't ridden before. Don't worry, we will be kind!

I'll PM both of you my cell # so we can get in touch.

Is everybody going to be in a park on Fri, or should we be thinking of someplace outside the parks?

 

[Rachael Q]

Nancy,

We are planning to hit the expo Friday morning, and then the parks...no set plans. Just a word of warning, I get very nervous in the anticipation of the rides!

The worst at WDW was Mission Space. But I ended up riding that twice (not in a row). How come I can get DH on Mission Space but not ToT?

I am hoping that if I get "indoctrinated" into ToT at DL, then next time we go back to WDW I will be fine to ride on my own and see the difference.

I can't believe we are only 20 days away from leaving!

Rachael

 

[TiffJ]

Oh yeah!! Rachel & Nancy in the parks with us on Friday. Since this is a family free trip (just me & mom ) it would be a blast to have some more people to tour the parks with. Can't you picture a bunch of grown up Disney freaks touring DL for the first time, without kids, bouncing from ride to ride, hopped up on adrenaline & getting ready to get that "honkin" castle medeal!!!
Sounds like my kind of party!!!

We were planning on spending most of the day in the parks. We do want to hop over to the expo on Friday (because I just cant wait until Saturday to go) but plan on it being a full park day for us.

But I will tell you there is no way you will get me on TOT. I hate rides with drops But besides that I want to ride everything there. I cant wait to see how the rides are similar or different. And I'm really excited to try the ones we dont have at WDW. Like Indiana Jones and a bunch of others. Man, I'm getting even more excited about it just typing about it I hate that the Matterhorn will be down. But BTMRR is one of my favs & I cant wait to try theirs.

Dana-that is so cool about your surprise trip! Come to Napolinis if you can.

Heather-Can't wait to see you in 20 days!!!!

Matt-I dont think race number has anything to do with coral placement, but I dont know for sure.

Diane-that is so funny that you guys are all bringing Pal Mickey's. And they dont even work there?! I will be wearing my bracelet the whole time in hopes of meeting a bunch of WISHers!

 

[Kristi1357]

We'll be in the parks Friday also. I am not sure which one we wanted to go to - but we have the Fantasmic seating for Friday night. So, in any case, we have to be in DL that night. Oh yeah, and we want to hit the expo first thing in the morning to make sure we get whatever merchandise we want. Chad was really bummed out this past January when the expo ran out of Goofy merchandise really early. He ended up buying one of the last XXL Goofy Ts just to have something for the inaugural Goofy. We are not going to repeat that!

I am getting so excited! I can't wait to ride Indiana Jones again!