Glenda's September 2008 WDW Adventure!

[NH_Bubba]

I'm Back! Got in yesterday @ 5PM. Luckily I don't have to work till Tuesday. Nie & wirki is was great to meet you at AC.

 

[zackiedawg]

I'm back myself...actually back Wednesday night, but just went to sleep, and have been catching up at work all day yesterday and today. Finally came on the boards this afternoon to have a look around at what I've missed.

So glad to have officially met some DISers! Though my first three days around the parks I saw no LGMHs anywhere, I finally got to meet some of the illustrious group from this thread at Boma on Monday evening - (here goes a failed attempt to remember everyone's names) Glenda, Glenda's mom, Timmy, Kat, Aubriee, Mark, Betty (I think?), and Jamie (I think?). Sorry...I stink with names until I've met people 5 times!

I haven't even looked at my cameras to load the photos and start sorting through - that's a weekend job.

The parks were fabulously empty - Friday at Downtown Disney I had no problem grabbing a seat at Rainforest without wait when I arrived that evening...and had a private boat back to OKW. Saturday in Magic Kingdom was amazingly empty - I walked directly onto the boat at Pirates, right into the stretch room at HM, did TTA twice with an empty line of cars one of the times, jumped on the train for a round trip of the Kingdom without wait, and enjoyed some shady relax-time in Frontierland with an ice cream.

Sunday in Epcot - empty again! Under 10 minutes for Soarin with no fastpass, walked directly onto Spaceship Earth and had a solo set of cars, enjoyed the Chinese gymnast show inside the temple (they had moved it inside...too hot outside!), drank around the world and enjoyed the view and my favorite shady spots throughout (Mango Margarita, enjoyed in the China garden, Japanese ice up by the teahouse, a frozen lemonade enjoyed in the back of Italy, Tangarine Daquiri at Morocco enjoyed in the shady alleyways, Grey Goose lemonade back by the France gardens where the princess comes out, and a Moosehead in the O Canada mineshaft waiting for the movie.

Monday was at Animal Kingdom - Kilimanjaro Safari was less than 5 minutes to board the trucks, Everest was only 10-15 minutes standby, Kali River was closed for about an hour so couldn't hit that one, enjoyed the train to conservation station, some O-rings at Flame Tree enjoyed out on the lakeside pavilion, and of course a frozen Pina Colada at Dawa bar for some cooldown...and later that night, Boma with the gang.

Tuesday morning was checkout at OKW, moving into the Hilton, and two days of conference, before the drive home Wednesday night.

Man...I can't believe I have to wait until December to get up there again now!

 

[Nie0214]

The parks were fabulously empty -

Wasn't it amazing?!

 

[scottny]

oh sure just brag while some had to cancel due to illnesses. It is is ok, I will be there in 33 days and then again 12/13 for a week.

 

[PennConn]

I'm Back! Got in yesterday @ 5PM. Luckily I don't have to work till Tuesday. Nie & wirki is was great to meet you at AC.

Adrian and I just got back to Hartford at 1 AM - I had to drop him off at Orlando International at about 1 PM - after having to bail on Vanessa and Company in the middle of lunch at LTT when Adrian got a call from US Airways to get to the airport ASAP - as his flight was rescheduled due to Hurricane Ike (the other plane was stranded in Texas). So 12 hours later we are finally home!

Vanessa - Adrian and I are already talking about joining you next year at WDW

 

[Nie0214]

Adrian and I just got back to Hartford at 1 AM - I had to drop him off at Orlando International at about 1 PM - after having to bail on Vanessa and Company in the middle of lunch at LTT when Adrian got a call from US Airways to get to the airport ASAP - as his flight was rescheduled due to Hurricane Ike (the other plane was stranded in Texas). So 12 hours later we are finally home!

Vanessa - Adrian and I are already talking about joining you next year at WDW

Oh wow! Glad you both made it home!

 

[wirki]

Glad to see you are all making it home safe and sound. I have been thinking about Vanessa with the storm hitting Texas. I hope everything is ok!!

 

[earljam]

We're back too, thanks to everyone for making this the best vacation ever!!!

 

[kat3668]

Hey all! made it home Sat too safe and sound. Passed out Sat afternoon too wake up this morning at 7 am. You guys were so much fun! Thanks for the laughs! Antts just texted me she has a flight delay and wont take off til 9:45! ughhhh. Sorry I did'nt get to meet everyine but I did wave to you and Colleen Friday night at Epcot Earl ! Hope you were enjoying your margaritas!

 

[klofan]

Hey all! made it home Sat too safe and sound. Passed out Sat afternoon too wake up this morning at 7 am. You guys were so much fun! Thanks for the laughs! Antts just texted me she has a flight delay and wont take off til 9:45! ughhhh. Sorry I did'nt get to meet everyine but I did wave to you and Colleen Friday night at Epcot Earl ! Hope you were enjoying your margaritas!

Hey Kat! It's Pete. I had so much fun with you guys at MK. Your so funny! Can't wait to see everyone again.

 

[zackiedawg]

Phew...lots of pics I've been working through. I only brought my little ultra-compact to dinner Monday night at Boma; I didn't feel like lugging the big kit around that night, so I always carry the puny little cam whenever I don't have the big one.

Here's the Boma tablemates from Monday night:

And of course me, behind the camera.

I've added about 100 photos from this past trip to my galleries - all sorted by parks, of course. The most recent all fall towards the last pages. Beautiful weather, save for the heat, and nice, empty parks without the crowds.

 

[ANTSS2001]

MORNING!! Omg I can't stand being at work today!! And Timmy woke me at 5 a.m. lol. Everything is set and ready to go! Who's here to keep me company?

we are officially not going. we are re-booking for December.

I am sorry when I found out you guys canceled.... but hey.. December is just around the corner!!!

I'm still here

Safe travel wishes to those of you who are on the way or about to be

Jamie!!!! Glad to have met you and the dinner and the breakfast were fun but the TOT was awesome!!! hope to get to do it again with you next year... will scan pic as soon as I find ther key for the lock....

I'm back! We got back last night around 9:45 (flight was 40 minutes early!!). Had a greeeat time, there was hardly any wait for anything.

To everyone who has yet to leave: have a great trip!

Nie!!!! it was a pleasure meeting you!!!!

I am home too!! Just got home yesterday. Weather was wonderful. We got rain the first day and that was it. We had a lot of magical moments. And we got to meet alot of you!!

Debbie and "The Husband" great times!!! thanks for sharing AC Time with us!!! it will be a memory to remeber!!

Woman!!! Dont forget to post me some pics... I dont have a camera... hmmm dropped it at HM ride after the CP breakfast.. what date was that ???

I'm Back! Got in yesterday @ 5PM. Luckily I don't have to work till Tuesday. Nie & wirki is was great to meet you at AC.

Bart!!!!!!! Had a blast meeting you!!! I was so lost without you.. by the time you left and I took kat home.. we end up taking the scenic route both times!!!!

I'm back myself...actually back Wednesday night, but just went to sleep, and have been catching up at work all day yesterday and today. Finally came on the boards this afternoon to have a look around at what I've missed.

So glad to have officially met some DISers! Though my first three days around the parks I saw no LGMHs anywhere, I finally got to meet some of the illustrious group from this thread at Boma on Monday evening - (here goes a failed attempt to remember everyone's names) Glenda, Glenda's mom, Timmy, Kat, Aubriee, Mark, Betty (I think?), and Jamie (I think?). Sorry...I stink with names until I've met people 5 times!

Man...I can't believe I have to wait until December to get up there again now!

Justin !!! are you doing Mousefest???

So 12 hours later we are finally home!

Vanessa - Adrian and I are already talking about joining you next year at WDW

Rich!!! Adrian!!! Glad you twom are home safe and sound... my flgith was delayed also due to storm in Alabama where my plane was coming from.... frim 8:45PM to 9:45PM ...but the perk was I saw Stevie WOnder at the Airport... And yes Earl!!! he did not see me

Hey all! made it home Sat too safe and sound. Passed out Sat afternoon too wake up this morning at 7 am. You guys were so much fun! Thanks for the laughs! Antts just texted me she has a flight delay and wont take off til 9:45! ughhhh. Sorry I did'nt get to meet everyine but I did wave to you and Colleen Friday night at Epcot Earl ! Hope you were enjoying your margaritas!

kat!!!!!!!!! I had a blast!!!! thanks woman!!!

Hey Kat! It's Pete. I had so much fun with you guys at MK. Your so funny! Can't wait to see everyone again.

what am I chopped onion ??? gotta do lunch!!!

Phew...lots of pics I've been working through. I only brought my little ultra-compact to dinner Monday night at Boma; I didn't feel like lugging the big kit around that night, so I always carry the puny little cam whenever I don't have the big one.



And of course me, behind the camera.

I've added about 100 photos from this past trip to my galleries - all sorted by parks, of course. The most recent all fall towards the last pages. Beautiful weather, save for the heat, and nice, empty parks without the crowds.

thank you... thank you.. thank you....


Vanessa... Mark... and Mommy Betty... thank you for leeting me hook on to your adrs... I had so much fun!!! Love Mommy Betty!!! And I hope she is feeling much better...

Glenda and Mommy D !!! It was a blast woman!!!! I know I promised to call you but it might wake you up.. I got home at around 1ish... Really had a great time... one of my weekend off and if mom is off we have to do lunch or something!!! I can hug Mommy D forever!!! Tell her thank you for welcomeing me in her arms... it really means alot to me....

Amanda and Mommy!!! Fun times woman!!! Really had a blast meeting you !!!!!!!

 

[klofan]

what am I chopped onion ??? gotta do lunch!!!

no, you'll never be chopped onions to me! lets do lunch ASAP!

 

[MainStMandy]

Morning guys No pics yet because I have no internet at my stupid apartment (among other things...like air conditioning!!)

 

[ANTSS2001]

Morning guys No pics yet because I have no internet at my stupid apartment (among other things...like air conditioning!!)

Yikes??!! what happened to the ac?? or no power ??? Thank God when I got home Power was working in me apartment....

just rest your feet in a tub of ice... and close your ice ... like you are going to ride the dino ride

 

[MainStMandy]

Yikes??!! what happened to the ac?? or no power ??? Thank God when I got home Power was working in me apartment....

just rest your feet in a tub of ice... and close your ice ... like you are going to ride the dino ride

Lol no the management at the building are just jerks...

 

[ANTSS2001]

Lol no the management at the building are just jerks...

well hopefully it gets cooler when you get home tonight!!!!!

and yessssssssss am eating rice krispie treat right now!!!

 

[Nie0214]

and yessssssssss am eating rice krispie treat right now!!!

I finished mine yesterday.

PS I expect you all to comment on http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1948898 .

 

[zackiedawg]

Justin !!! are you doing Mousefest???

But of course! Would I miss Mousefest, let alone a chance to head up to Disney again?

I'm headed up Dec 11th and staying through Dec 15th...I'm currently booked at Saratoga Springs, with a Boardwalk waiting list. I'll be headed up with my buddy Mike, who has never been to Mousefest before, and hasn't been to Disney in about 5 years.

I'll be up there again end of January with my friend Jennifer, my mother, brother and his family, and some relatives who live up there (so far...some other family may come, but are unconfirmed) - for our annual gathering. We've got a couple of 2-bedroom villas at Boardwalk for that one.

 

[NH_Bubba]

Bart!!!!!!! Had a blast meeting you!!! I was so lost without you.. by the time you left and I took kat home.. we end up taking the scenic route both times!!!!

Same Here Timmy, It was great to meet you. Thats' me the human GPS just Glad that I Could be of assistance.