FEBRUARY 14, 2009 (very early roll-call!)

[grizbuzz]

Hey disnutt--

I see you have some 1/2 marathon "stickers"...

I started training a couple weeks ago to do a 1/2 marathon. I'm only at about 2 miles a day right now, but I think I'll be ready in some months. I was going to do the DL 1/2 marathon at the end of August, but have a schedule conflict (and also, I must admit I'm a bit afraid of the heat).

Would love to hear more about your marathons!

-Jen

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Welcome Jen

I was on the 11 day Med cruise. When did you go?

Gosh everyone, I can't believe you guys are all runners. I power walk 15 minutes a mile. Maybe I should take up running.

vavalynn2, we had the best time at the "princess pirate party" Just remember, even though they tell you it starts at 7pm they will let you in at 4pm. I really hope next Feb there will be a PP party, before the cruise or after.

Hay Jodi

 

[grizbuzz]

Welcome Jen

I was on the 11 day Med cruise. When did you go?

Gosh everyone, I can't believe you guys are all runners. I power walk 15 minutes a mile. Maybe I should take up running.

vavalynn2, we had the best time at the "princess pirate party" Just remember, even though they tell you it starts at 7pm they will let you in at 4pm. I really hope next Feb there will be a PP party, before the cruise or after.

Hay Jodi

Thanks for the welcome!

Went on the 10-day Med cruise, June 6, if my memory serves me. Best vacation of my life.

And it would be quite a stretch to label me "runner." I'm still at the waddling stage, aspiring to get to the point when I can finish a 1/2 marathon.

And I agree that a PP party before the cruise would be great. Right now I have three days booked at AKV before the cruise, which I'll switch over to Boardwalk or Beach Club in a few months.

-Jen

 

[Jodi]

Ooh, a little activity going, that's what I like to see!!

Patty - Ooohh, I never even thought of a P&P b4 the cruise!!!! I must consider this, as I really want to check it out! Powerwalking is great exercise, especially @ the pace you are going! I find it easier to run than walk, walking hurts my legs too much Go figure. Instead of running, perhaps just build up the amount of time you walk?? A lot of people run/walk 1/2 marathons & marathons, ya know!!

Jen - Good for you & your aspirations for a 1/2 marathon, read the above . If you don't have the book "Marathoning for Mortals" run out NOW & get it!! . Great information, no doubt!! I've been wanting to do the DL 1/2 as well, but it's too dang expensive to get out there this year .

VaVa -So jealous you're going to the World in a week!! Have a great time & looking forward to a report on the Toy Story ride. Can you believe I never tried Jiko OR Boma?? (can you say loooooser?) . I also was hoping for more on the DCL on those shows, oh well.

Kiena - I am also waiting for SW to open up, but just in case, I reserved a rental car for the Thurs. b4 . Hopefully the fares won't be too outrageous!! Uh, hello, waiting for a race report on the Minnie , did you have fun?? Was it too hot? .

Jodi - HI!

Hey, did you guys read that Disney Visa lifted the $750 cap on points??

 

[rubbergypsy]

airtran has feb fares up. $$$ for feb 12, 13, if we left on the 11th it would be $72, but do not know if i can take that much time off of work. will just have to watch fares a couple times a day until the right price comes up. oh and hi to all the new cruisers who have posted recently.

 

[PURTYPAT1]

airtran has feb fares up. $$$ for feb 12, 13, if we left on the 11th it would be $72, but do not know if i can take that much time off of work. will just have to watch fares a couple times a day until the right price comes up. oh and hi to all the new cruisers who have posted recently.

I saw this thread about airtran

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1828678

AA has already changed my flight for coming home, I had a 12:20pm flight on Sunday 2/22/09 Now, they only have 2 flights, one at 7:30am or 5:30pm. I would rather sleep late, so 5:30 works. I called the "Airport Hyatt" where we will be staying & asked them, after Sunday's check out, could, we leave them our luggage & stay at there pool for the day. They said yes, & there would be a room for us to change.(free of charge)We are am hoping for good weather, so we can swim & relax for the day.

 

[disnutt]

Morning all! Finally seeing sun here in Pittsburgh!

Patty-That power walking hurts! I took a race walking clinic one week a couple years ago given by an Olympic walker. She could walk faster than I could run! My shin muscles hurt sooooo bad! Those muscles aren't really used in running. Ouch!

Jen- Good luck on the half training! I use a Jeff Galloway run/walk program and find it helps me cover longer distances more comfortably.

Jodi- Quick Minnie report- Weather was warmer than I was used to but it wasn't a factor because my friend who was supposed to be keeping our pace with her Garmin kept slowing down. She's about 10 yrs younger than me and I think she thought I might die or something if I ran faster. Because of this I asked for and received a sale priced Garmin 305 for Mother's Day. My pace will be my own responsibility from now on! We did have a great run and fun talking. Finished in 1:44:14 chip time which isn't too bad but I was hoping to be closer to 1:35 for this run. For my future running health I'm currently doing a program at Univ of Pitt Medical Center for athletes over 40. I get an orthopedic medical check, body fat measurement (that was scary!), sports nutritionist and sports psychologist appointments. The best part is a running evaluation and work out program designed for me. I met w/ the trainer for the second time yesterday and now my legs are aching from the seemingly wimpy exercises he had me do yesterday. They seem safe but they target specific running muscles and now I'm hurting! In six months I get evaluated again to check on my improvements. Hoping this will help me w/ Goofy!

Take care everyone!

 

[PURTYPAT1]

All I can say is WOW, I'm impressed!!!!!

How long were you in Fl for? Did you do any parks? Please tell LOL

 

[Jodi]

Kiena - LOVE the race report, sounds like Minnie was hot, hot, hot (sorta like marathon morning this past Jan. UGH). That sounds like an awesome thing you've gotten yourself into over @ UPitt, although I don't think I'd let them do the BMI thingie . I wish I could find someone to study ME . What's next up on your running schedule? I'm still waiting to find out if I got into the NYC 1/2 marathon. BTW, I have the Garmin 305 & love it.

Ooops, sorry to hijack the thread guys!! I'm getting stoked for the cruise, but jonesing for SW to release the dates .

Hello to ALL!! Have a great loooong weekend!

 

[disnutt]

All I can say is WOW, I'm impressed!!!!!

How long were you in Fl for? Did you do any parks? Please tell LOL

Do you mean me? I can't believe I've impressed anyone but I did have a great time! I was in FL from Thursday through Sunday night. We visited each park except for the Studios. Got to go to the Pirate & Princess Party which was great!

Jodi- The BMI thing was motivating. The last time I had one done was in college at age 18. I thought I had too much fat then! 3 kids and 25 lbs later I think I'm doing pretty good even w/ twice the fat! I'm really trying to follow the nutritionist's recommendation. It's kind of sad that she emphasized a loss of 1 lb or less per week. I'm wanting results NOW. However, if I am able to stick with it I'll be feeling pretty good come cruise time!!!!

Still waiting on SW, too!

 

[vavalynn2]

Just a quick hello before we leave for WDW tomorrow. We are just finishing up packing now.

I have been watching the boards to make sure that new Toy Story ride is open since the official date is not until 5/31. So far so good. Hope we get on.

Everyone have a good and safe Memorial Day weekend!!

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Do you mean me? I can't believe I've impressed anyone but I did have a great time! I was in FL from Thursday through Sunday night. We visited each park except for the Studios. Got to go to the Pirate & Princess Party which was great!



[B:

I meant you. LOL I loved the Princess Pirate Party. I am hoping they have it next year on 2/13/09 the night before our cruise or 2/21/09 the night after our cruise.

Just a quick hello before we leave for WDW tomorrow. We are just finishing up packing now.

I have been watching the boards to make sure that new Toy Story ride is open since the official date is not until 5/31. So far so good. Hope we get on.

Everyone have a good and safe Memorial Day weekend!!

Have a great time. You have a safe one too!!!

 

[Jodi]

Have fun VAVA!! Luck Duck!

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Hi Everyone,

8 more months to go. I've been reading & loving all of the live reports WB repo. If anyone wants to read, let me know, & I will post the links

I checked the DC website last night, & they are not showing Cat 12 or 11 on our date. Strange, can it be sold out this early? They are not offering early dinner seating either.

Well I am off to Vegas for a few days for a mini high school reuion with the girls.

Wish me luck lol

 

[Jodi]

Hi Everyone,

8 more months to go. I've been reading & loving all of the live reports WB repo. If anyone wants to read, let me know, & I will post the links

I checked the DC website last night, & they are not showing Cat 12 or 11 on our date. Strange, can it be sold out this early? They are not offering early dinner seating either.

Well I am off to Vegas for a few days for a mini high school reuion with the girls.

Wish me luck lol

GOOD LUCK PATTY!! Win some extra spending jing!!

DH & I were talking about how the cruise'll be here b4 you know it. I have a feeling our week is going to sell out

 

[grizbuzz]

Hi Everyone,

8 more months to go. I've been reading & loving all of the live reports WB repo. If anyone wants to read, let me know, & I will post the links

I checked the DC website last night, & they are not showing Cat 12 or 11 on our date. Strange, can it be sold out this early? They are not offering early dinner seating either.

Well I am off to Vegas for a few days for a mini high school reuion with the girls.

Wish me luck lol

Looks like we got our Cat 11 just in time Though we were waitlisted for early dinner seating, so we'll see if we end up getting it.

February still feels like a long time away. I sure wish I were going on one of those Mexican Riviera or Eastern Panama cruises. But I'll have to wait just some 200 more days.

Have a great time in Las Vegas!
Jen

 

[vavalynn2]

DH and I are back and coming down from our Disney "high"

The trip was great. We were granted a wish. We arrived at HS early and while waiting in line were asked if we were going to ride ToT or RnR. We said, yeah... Not knowing where this was going...

We were the first family of the day- which meant we were the first family in the park. They put us in the VIP lounge while we waited for the park to open. We were then the"stars" of the opening of the park and in a skit. They then drove us to ToT. We were the first to ride ToT- they even had us ride ToT by ourselves! They bought us the pic, I love my face of terror and DH's laughing face. And then were given fast passes.

What a great day!

We rode Toy Story Midway Mania 3xs. The second time it shut down 2/3rds of the way through. That ride was awesome. Way better than Buzz at MK. Much different. Everyone who rode it seemed to have a great time.

Other tidbits- we tried a Disney waterpark for the first time-TL and had a great time. But this made us miss our reservation @ Jiko
PnP was a lot of fun. Next to no wait times on any rides at all.

We pricelined this trip for the hotel at stayed at the Gaylord. Nice property, but beyond huge! From the parking lot to the room was a VERY long walk!! I am not sure we would stay there again even with a good deal.

So next trip to Orlando is the cruise!!

We also booked a cat 11. Maybe an upgrade down the road??

Hope all are well and Patty is winning big !!

 

[Jodi]

WOW, VaVa!! Sounds like you had an awesome trip! Good for you!! .

Um, am I the only one who hasn't booked a room for the night b4 the cruise yet??

Please you DCL gurus, refresh my memory, for a party of 5, should I be booking one of those suite rooms out near the port? I remember calling the hotel @ MCO once & asking if they could bring a roll away in & they said only 4 people per room b/c of fire codes. I'm assuming that means HomeSuites (or whatever it is ) is my only option?

Patty, I hope you came home richer than when you left!!

 

[Jodijo]

Um, am I the only one who hasn't booked a room for the night b4 the cruise yet??

No! It must be a Jodi thing. I still need to book a room as well.

I guess I was waiting until I booked the flight. However, I don't think Southwest will have their Feb. prices out until August. I think that is too late to book a room. I guess I need to stop procrastinating. (Otherwise, we will be sleeping on the streets.)

 

[Jodi]

That's us.... 2 Jodi's waiting for Southwest fares & sleeping on the curb!!