Girls Trip Take 2 - Labor Day Weekend 2021, Christmas 2021 and July 2024 Trips

[missjackiemcg]

Glad you got some positive news with regard to the car accident. Hopefully it continues to trend that way throughout the process.

I'm glad you mentioned Savor the Savanna because I always forget about it when we're trip planning and I really want to do it! I added it to my list of maybes for our trip in December. I don't think Jimmy will want to do it, so maybe we can leave him behind and Rob & I do it as a date night!

 

[pkondz]

No, I like them because they smell so good. I just don't like the texture.

Ohhhh

They were. I hope we get some more on our flight home.

Send some up here!

I'm still trying to get caught up on her report.

Not too far into it.

I'm still hurting.

Please take good care of yourself.

I'm beginning to have hope for that

Good.

 

[pkondz]

I'm finally getting excited about our trip.

He did mark Danielle "No Contributing Action" under Drivers actions at time of crash and marked the other driver under the same box as " Ran Red Light".

That’s good news!

I also got an email from Disney reminding me about check in for "Savor the Savanna".

Nice.

Dennis is excited that we have "down time" planned in our trip.

 

[PittypatBR]

Oh Vanessa, I am so sorry about the accident. What a lousy end to your trip! But super glad neither of you was badly hurt. I hope you are feeling better by now and it doesn't slow you down for this trip. Hope you have a really great time and good travel and park weather.

 

[vamassey1]

Glad you got some positive news with regard to the car accident. Hopefully it continues to trend that way throughout the process.

Fingers crossed things continue on the positive path.

I'm glad you mentioned Savor the Savanna because I always forget about it when we're trip planning and I really want to do it! I added it to my list of maybes for our trip in December. I don't think Jimmy will want to do it, so maybe we can leave him behind and Rob & I do it as a date night!

I think it would be a great date experience. I hope you do it.

 

[vamassey1]

Send some up here!

I don't guess you can fly Southwest.

Not too far into it.

Lots of chatter.

Please take good care of yourself.

I'm trying.

That’s good news!

Yes, the first real positive news.

 

[pkondz]

I don't guess you can fly Southwest.

I have flown Southwest, but no, not from up here. We have Polar Bear and Blizzard, though.

(You probably think I'm kidding.
Okay, technically Polar Bear is Fast Air's callsign and Kivalliq Air's callsign is Blizzard.)

I'm trying.

 

[vamassey1]

Oh Vanessa, I am so sorry about the accident. What a lousy end to your trip! But super glad neither of you was badly hurt. I hope you are feeling better by now and it doesn't slow you down for this trip. Hope you have a really great time and good travel and park weather.

It was definitely not the ending I was hoping for.

We were very blessed to walk away. I still have soreness in my chest, lower belly and my upper back, but it's getting better. I will not be doing many roller coasters this trip and that's ok.

It looks like it's going to be pretty cool there, but not as bad as here. I'm a little disappointed I won't be able to wear some of the outfits I had put together.

 

[vamassey1]

(You probably think I'm kidding.
Okay, technically Polar Bear is Fast Air's callsign and Kivalliq Air's callsign is Blizzard.)

Very cool.

What kind of snacks do they give out?

 

[pkondz]

Very cool.

What kind of snacks do they give out?

Shave ice.


Okay, now I'm kidding.

 

[Steppesister]

I contacted Liesa to let her know we weren't going to make it to the park and cancelled our ADR at the Brown Derby. When we finally made it back to Danielle's apartment we both showered, took some Tylenol and watched "Red One" in her bed. I still had to fly out the next morning which seemed so surreal. Danielle ended up taking the next day off and Sara had to drive me to the airport.

Just ugh! I was shocked when you texted me to tell me and was so thankful everyone was not injured worse. Just awful!

I was a bridesmaid in a dress almost identical to that in 1989. LOL!

Kilimanjaro had about a 30 minute wait so we headed to Africa. That ended up being a no go too

Nope, Safari doesn't make the 30 minute wait cut for me. I won't stand in line for that one more than 15-20.

We passed by Kevin on the way.

Didn't get to see Kevin this trip, but loved the Merry Menagerie!

This was my first inkling that something was amiss. She hadn't mentioned meeting you in her TR...

Another Meet dashed! Some due to my own rotten circumstances, and this one due to hers. I'm SO glad she was okay.

Yeah... of course. I'm sure you missed seeing each other.

Yes! See... ^

 

[pkondz]

Another Meet dashed! Some due to my own rotten circumstances, and this one due to hers.

Next time.

 

[suse66]

Catching up here as well and I am SO sorry to hear about your accident! That's so scary. Glad to know Danielle is declared not at fault and that you are both recovering. Safe travels to the bubble and I hope you have a wonderful trip.

 

[Steppesister]

Good preliminary news on the claim!! Let's keep hoping it goes your direction!

 

[SimplyGoofy]

Hi Vanessa! I’m trying to catch up around here - you’ve had so many updates!

First, I’m so sorry to hear about the car accident! I’m glad you and Danielle are okay, but what a scary and frustrating thing to occur. Hopefully things continue moving forward in the right direction for you.

Second, I’m so happy that Danielle was able to come home for Thanksgiving! That must’ve been so fun and was so special after a four year (!) absence during the holidays.

I loved reading about your summer trip! You accomplished a ton with such a big group and several small kids. I appreciated your description of the AoA suites as I just booked a spring break trip with a Lion King suite. I’m surprised about your housekeeping issues - when we stayed at the Poly villas and BCV last May, they emptied the trash every day when they did the daily room check. I didn’t expect that as we were staying on points and shouldn’t have gotten trash and towel service until day four. Perhaps different resorts are run differently? (Which is annoying but not a complete surprise?)

I’m thrilled Dennis loved Topolino’s - I agree that they have excellent food in a lovely location. It’s too bad Danielle had the water incident at Via Napoli, but I’m glad it was only water! I’m also glad you found great seats at Fantasmic without needing to get the dining package. It sounds like it worked best that way.

Danielle did a great job scoring lightning lanes with the new system!

Finally, I have to give major props for your coordinated outfits! Michelle is an A+ Disney bounder, and the rest of you did a great job, too. I especially loved your Moana coordinated outfits and your and Michelle’s Donald and Daisy outfits at Topolino’s. Nice work!

 

[vamassey1]

Yes, we've been back for almost 2 weeks and I'm just getting back on the boards.

It's been really busy since we came home so it's taking me a bit to get back into a routine.

We had a great trip and made lots of memories. I think the highlights were the Savor the Savanna Tour and Hoop Dee Doo Review. There were also some low lights but the highs way out numbered the lows.

I'm going to try and get caught up on everyone's reports in the next few days.

 

[disneyAndi14]

I knew you would love Savor the Savannah!

 

[vamassey1]

Shave ice.


Okay, now I'm kidding.

Just ugh! I was shocked when you texted me to tell me and was so thankful everyone was not injured worse. Just awful!

I hated to have to send that text.

I was a bridesmaid in a dress almost identical to that in 1989. LOL!

Photos? Maggie London dress?

Didn't get to see Kevin this trip, but loved the Merry Menagerie!

We saw the Merry Menagerie in passing. Love them.

Next time.

For sure!

Catching up here as well and I am SO sorry to hear about your accident! That's so scary. Glad to know Danielle is declared not at fault and that you are both recovering. Safe travels to the bubble and I hope you have a wonderful trip.

Thank you. The accident report lists her not at fault but I found out yesterday the witness statements did not work out so she's back to being 50%. It's disappointing but better than being 51% or more at fault.

We had a great trip.

Good preliminary news on the claim!! Let's keep hoping it goes your direction!

I found out yesterday the witness statements did not work out so she's back to 50%, which is better than 51% or more.

 

[vamassey1]

Sorry about your accident.

Thank you!

You've had a blast on your trips, from Labor Day Weekend 2021 to Christmas 2021, and most recently in July 2024! Those memories must be special.

They are very special. We've been very lucky to make them.

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Thank you for the information. We use Danielle's CM discounts for as long as we can and piece the rest together as we go. I like the planning.

 

[vamassey1]

Hi Vanessa! I’m trying to catch up around here - you’ve had so many updates!

Jenny! I'm so happy you're back on the boards. I'm signed onto your report, but need to get caught up.

First, I’m so sorry to hear about the car accident! I’m glad you and Danielle are okay, but what a scary and frustrating thing to occur. Hopefully things continue moving forward in the right direction for you.

We found out yesterday that we're back to 50% at fault. The witness statements did not work out. It's still better than being 51% or more at fault.

Second, I’m so happy that Danielle was able to come home for Thanksgiving! That must’ve been so fun and was so special after a four year (!) absence during the holidays.

We had such a good time getting to visit with her twice within a month here.

I loved reading about your summer trip! You accomplished a ton with such a big group and several small kids. I appreciated your description of the AoA suites as I just booked a spring break trip with a Lion King suite. I’m surprised about your housekeeping issues - when we stayed at the Poly villas and BCV last May, they emptied the trash every day when they did the daily room check. I didn’t expect that as we were staying on points and shouldn’t have gotten trash and towel service until day four. Perhaps different resorts are run differently? (Which is annoying but not a complete surprise?)

The summer trip was a lot of work, but worth it. You're going to love the Lion King suite. That's the only one we haven't stayed in yet. AOA is considered a Value resort so housekeeping is still every 3rd day. You lucked out on your stay to be treated like you're staying in a Deluxe and not DVC.

I’m thrilled Dennis loved Topolino’s - I agree that they have excellent food in a lovely location. It’s too bad Danielle had the water incident at Via Napoli, but I’m glad it was only water! I’m also glad you found great seats at Fantasmic without needing to get the dining package. It sounds like it worked best that way.

We did have some good meals.

Danielle did a great job scoring lightning lanes with the new system!

She has fast fingers.

Finally, I have to give major props for your coordinated outfits! Michelle is an A+ Disney bounder, and the rest of you did a great job, too. I especially loved your Moana coordinated outfits and your and Michelle’s Donald and Daisy outfits at Topolino’s. Nice work!

Michelle is the Queen of Disney bounding. She keeps me on my toes.