January 2009. . . Calling all Snowbirds ~ Part V

[Mndisneygirl]

A Double LOL!!!

Yeah I got 2 new cases to work on today before I leave....it is like don't you people realize where I am going........and what I HAVE to do........

I am so experiencing that too! I had nothing for the last couple weeks and now I have a busy bunch of days next week right before I leave!! Those other people just don't understand!

Hello all!
I have to admit I have lurked for the last 2 days. It took me that long to read everyone's posts.
So, I have a stupid question. Am I a snowbird even though I live in sunny California? We leave for WDW on Saturday the 24th at 12:30 am!!! DS (14) has to be at winterguard (Drumline) rehearsal until 9:30pm so we had to do a red-eye.
Can you believe I just booked the vacation on Saturday???? I am completely insane, but my husband just changed jobs and starts the new one the first week of Feb. so we decided what the heck. Cashed in frequent flyer points, and booked Yacht Club CL. I have never had less than 6 months to plan and am in panic mode right now. But I have to tell you, reading everyone's posts has made me better prepared. So, thank you all!
I really LOVED the 'live' reports! I hope it stays nice.
For those of you leaving this week, have a fun and safe trip!

and you can be a snowbird!! I wish I could pack up and go on short notice! Well, I would/could do it, but logistically with work and school it would be tough.

SINGLE DIGIT DANCE

WHOOHOO!!!​

And, it couldn't come at a better time! We're under a winter storm warning and wind chill advisory. The HIGH on Thursday is only supposed to be 9. The actual LOW is supposed to be -9!!! With the windchills from the wind they're predicting, my walk into work on Thursday and Friday doesn't sound like it's going to be fun (I walk 2 blocks from the garage I park in to my building). That's crazy! I just keep saying "I'm going to Disney. I'm going to Disney."

They're saying here that tomorrow will be the coldest day in 5 YEARS!!! It will not get above zero today or tomorrow. I'm not sure it did yesterday either. Today is pretty windy too. Right now, at 10:30 a.m., it's -6 with -17 windchill. Yeah, I'll take 50s! I've been putting off errands and stuff just because it's so cold, but I will need to put gas in the car and food in the fridge tonight. It would be so great to get home early when it's still light out, but that just ain't gonna happen!! It's supposed to get back up in the 20s and maybe 30 by Monday and then it will only be 1 week!!
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming...I'm going to Disney...I'm going to Disney...

 

[PrincessDez]

Yes.... we have both a cadet and senior guard..... the show was great.... our cadet class finished second and senior class won... they compete all winter getting ready for nationals in Dayton OH...... I don't have a child in guard... both mine were in field band though.... but I am President of our Booster organization so I help at all the events....

It must be a disease, I am Drumline coordinator, yearbook coordinator and band wear coordinator for our band program at the MIddle School. Next year I may be on both the High School and Middle School boards. Oh my! We Band Parents are very committed individuals..................

CONGRATULATIONS to your groups. They did awesome!

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

HEY BIRDIES! Well guess who is sick now? Yup! That'd be me! I am all for family sharing but I am not happy that my DD decided to share her flu with me! YUCK! I really hate throwing up! NOT FUN! Oh well, I am feeling waaayyy better than last night and I can say thatin 5days I will be in DISNEY WORLD!

Gotta go get better (lie on couch and watch movie) so I wish you all a happy Disney Day!

 

[dklam]

Weather from another site - very different

10-Day Forecast for
Orlando, FL



Forecast Conditions

Today
Jan 14
Mostly Sunny
63°
41°


Thu
Jan 15
Partly Cloudy
63°
37°


Fri
Jan 16
Partly Cloudy
56°
37°


Sat
Jan 17
Sunny
61°
41°


Sun
Jan 18
Partly Cloudy
67°
43°


Mon
Jan 19
Sunny
65°
49°


Tue
Jan 20
Sunny
70°
45°


Wed
Jan 21
Sunny
68°
48


Thu
Jan 22
Sunny
72°
53°


Fri
Jan 23
Partly Cloudy
74°
52°

I like this one MUCH better! It has my first two days back into the low-mid 70"s!!

 

[drakes]

We checked in to the Wilderness Lodge at 11:30. Our room was ready and waiting for us, just as I requested . . . inner courtyard. Room 5041. The WL was beautiful. I loved spending time just walking through taking everything in.


DS proved to be a dare devil. He just eeked though the 40 inch rides with about 3/4 of an inch to spare. He rode Tower of Terror 3 times, Test Track, Soarin, Dinosaur, BTMMR . . . everything he could ride, he did ride. He wanted to ride Space Mountain but was, obviously too short. We assured him that on his next trip he would be able to ride.

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Thank you for your pics... we'll be in WL in 2 days from now! Glad to hear they did early check in at 11:30 , I am hoping when we arrive we can check in as well. We have Courtyard View booked as well !
Your son is a daredevil. My dd9 wouldn't go on those rides!
I have one question...
Did you go swimming- was it too cold???


thank you for your pics again! Loving them!!!

 

[Lil'Mermaid75]

Mindy - Thanks so much for the updates!!!! It's great hearing about all our Snowbirds trips!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I like this one MUCH better! It has my first two days back into the low-mid 70"s!!

Me too!! I just checked the local Orlando website but it only gives the forecast though Sunday. Basically highs in the 60's.

 

[Lil'Mermaid75]

Good Morning Snowbirds...I'm so glad to hear about the lower crowds...I know I'm going near a holiday weekend, but its definitely not the busiest holiday in the world...I'll make do LOL

Well I leave bright and early in the morning!! I'm going to pack my car tonight and have it all ready so I just have to wake up and go LOL!!!!!

I love hearing all the incoming reports and I hope to give you guys some live reports while I'm there!! Well I will talk to you all laterz, I'm bouncing off the walls today and I'm so hyper hyper hyper!!

TOMORROW! WHOOHOO. I don't think Disney will ever be the same!

 

[jenjolt]

TOMORROW! WHOOHOO. I don't think Disney will ever be the same!

Truer words may never have been spoken!!!

Okay I have a question (I'm sure none of you are suprised by this)!! I'm picking up my AP first then I'm going to head to PoP Century, even if they don't have my room ready they can still get my tickets and all that stuff ready right and get me set up on my dining plan???? Because I just want to stop in make a change of shirt and then head straight to EPCOT with my resort pass so I can park for free and then head to dinner.

Another question I have...if I have an AP will they still give me a KTTW card and will I be able to put my credit card to it if I would like...my hubby wants me to put all my tips and the fridge charge on the credit card so he can earn miles??? Will I still have a KTTW if I have an AP...what do AP's look like and how are they used??

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Truer words may never have been spoken!!!

Okay I have a question (I'm sure none of you are suprised by this)!! I'm picking up my AP first then I'm going to head to PoP Century, even if they don't have my room ready they can still get my tickets and all that stuff ready right and get me set up on my dining plan???? Because I just want to stop in make a change of shirt and then head straight to EPCOT with my resort pass so I can park for free and then head to dinner.

Another question I have...if I have an AP will they still give me a KTTW card and will I be able to put my credit card to it if I would like...my hubby wants me to put all my tips and the fridge charge on the credit card so he can earn miles??? Will I still have a KTTW if I have an AP...what do AP's look like and how are they used??

You should be able to get all checked in and situated regardless of whether your room is ready. I would guess you would have a room card/KTTW card that you can charge on. We have had separate tickets in the past where they did not add it to our room cards (back in the day) and we could still charge to our room (on credit card).

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Interesting article ~ http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_h...d-s-recession-worries-starting-to-recede.aspx

 

[Northern Disney Girl]

Interesting article ~ http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_h...d-s-recession-worries-starting-to-recede.aspx

VERY Interesting Article! It will be exciting to see what comes of this! Very Interesting indeed! hmmmmm.......


On another note, my DD's school just called and my poor little teensy, DD5 has thrown up! I called my Dh and he is on his way to pick her up and bring her home! As much as I hate that my kids are sick, I am glad that we are getting it out of the way now!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

VERY Interesting Article! It will be exciting to see what comes of this! Very Interesting indeed! hmmmmm.......


On another note, my DD's school just called and my poor little teensy, DD5 has thrown up! I called my Dh and he is on his way to pick her up and bring her home! As much as I hate that my kids are sick, I am glad that we are getting it out of the way now!

I hope you are all feeling better very soon.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

That is an interesting article. I had heard talk of the extra building at Pop, but hadn't heard about suites. That would be cool. I wonder now about the crowds...

Kimberly - Sorry your little one got the bug too! I hope it doesn't last long and you are all well for your trip!

 

[jenjolt]

VERY Interesting Article! It will be exciting to see what comes of this! Very Interesting indeed! hmmmmm.......


On another note, my DD's school just called and my poor little teensy, DD5 has thrown up! I called my Dh and he is on his way to pick her up and bring her home! As much as I hate that my kids are sick, I am glad that we are getting it out of the way now!

Oh no Kim!!! I'm so sorry to hear that!! I hope you all get better and are feeling 100% for the trip!! You and DD5 will be in my prayers today!!

 

[Dancegrl624]

VERY Interesting Article! It will be exciting to see what comes of this! Very Interesting indeed! hmmmmm.......


On another note, my DD's school just called and my poor little teensy, DD5 has thrown up! I called my Dh and he is on his way to pick her up and bring her home! As much as I hate that my kids are sick, I am glad that we are getting it out of the way now!

Kim- I hope your and your littlest DD will be feeling better soon! My DH had a meeting this morning and then was supposed to go to a class. Well, he came home after his meeting. He is now sleeping upstairs and he bought 2 bottles of ginger ale. He hasn't gotten sick (yet) but is feeling very rundown.

As for that article, it was very interesting. Thanks for sharing Shelly!

 

[Kazooie01]

Interesting article ~ http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_h...d-s-recession-worries-starting-to-recede.aspx

It sure is (we took a look at it yesterday). This rumor has been floating around for a while, but this is the first article with any sorts of "confirmation", i.e. "contracts were signed to begin the clean-up / preparatory phase on this construction project." We'll have to keep our eyes and ears open while we're at POP next week.

I have a question for all the Snow Birds still waiting for their trip to start. Is anyone going nuts waiting for their trip to begin? We have all our packing done, binder ready, snack package sent, etc. But reading the great reports from all of you that have just returned is not making the time go by any faster! I almost wish we weren’t as ready as we are, packing would give me something to take my mind off of the wait. I’m going crazy with anticipation here!!!!!!!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

It sure is (we took a look at it yesterday). This rumor has been floating around for a while, but this is the first article with any sorts of "confirmation", i.e. "contracts were signed to begin the clean-up / preparatory phase on this construction project." We'll have to keep our eyes and ears open while we're at POP next week.

I have a question for all the Snow Birds still waiting for their trip to start. Is anyone going nuts waiting for their trip to begin? We have all our packing done, binder ready, snack package sent, etc. But reading the great reports from all of you that have just returned is not making the time go by any faster! I almost wish we weren’t as ready as we are, it would give me something to take my mind off of the wait. I’m going crazy with anticipation here!!!!!!!!!

Yes, please do keep your eyes and ears open while at POP. I would be interested in Disney offering more family suites!

For me the time went by so quickly up until the kids went back to school last Monday. Since then time has really been dragging on and on and on. . . . . . I can't take it much longer!!!

 

[Dancegrl624]

I have a question for all the Snow Birds still waiting for their trip to start. Is anyone going nuts waiting for their trip to begin? We have all our packing done, binder ready, snack package sent, etc. But reading the great reports from all of you that have just returned is not making the time go by any faster! I almost wish we weren’t as ready as we are, packing would give me something to take my mind off of the wait. I’m going crazy with anticipation here!!!!!!!!!

Time is crawling along way too slowly! We still have 10 days and I haven't started packing yet. I'll probably pack next week on Thursday and Friday. I have NO place to secretly pack, so that's a problem. I think our suitcases may fit under our bed, but I have to check. If I didn't still have packing to do, I would be losing my mind! I don't really have anything left to do except to keep checking the weather forecast. I looked on accuweather.com today. On that site, you can check up to 15 days ahead. The 24th-28th (that's as far as it goes right now) is as follows:

Saturday, Jan 24
High: 76 °F Partly sunny
Low: 55 °F Partly cloudy
Sunday, Jan 25
High: 78 °F Times of clouds and sun
Low: 59 °F Partly cloudy
Monday, Jan 26
High: 79 °F Partly sunny
Low: 59 °F Partly cloudy with a shower
Tuesday, Jan 27
High: 77 °F Mostly sunny
Low: 59 °F Partly cloudy
Wednesday, Jan 28
High: 78 °F Sun and some clouds
Low: 60 °F Clear to partly cloudy

Woo hoo! I hope it stays that way!

 

[jenjolt]

Apparently I will be there during the cold front LOL...oh well at least I'll know how to handle it...I'm thinking I'm not buying any t-shirts this trip..just long sleeve ensembles LOL!!!