July 2011:Calling all planners-Post your dates & Resort

[carrie6466]

Poor you!! You should search the internet for exercises geared for wheelchair bound people - I would think there might be something out there. (I am a nurse, which is why I am thinking of it) Although it is nothing close to what you are going through my DH just had knee surgery but developed a hematoma in his calf after surgery. It has been almost a month now and he is just starting PT. He is way behind and I wonder if we will be getting a wheelchair for him. It is one reason we have decided to fly instead of drive this trip.





We will be at the BWI from July 12-26th! We love the Epcot area - it is so nice to have boat transportation to DHS and Epcot (and you can walk too). When you do take the buses, on the return trips they sometimes stop at Swan/Dolphin and it is quicker to get off there and walk back to the BW - just a tip.

We should try to plan a Dismeet for everyone over at the Epcot area!

Thanks for the advice! I'll remember that. If I could work it out, I'd do a Dismeet. I've never been able to manage ones on previous trips due to schedule conflicts Maybe this time it would work. Keep me in mind lol

I've got overseas company coming in for 10 days on Thursday and then, once they leave, I am free to do nothing but get myself in Disney shape LOL We do a lot of walking (shopping) when they are here, so that should be a good start for me, in addition to the few times a week I do the treadmill at PT.

 

[tinkerbell60]

Thanks for the advice! I'll remember that. If I could work it out, I'd do a Dismeet. I've never been able to manage ones on previous trips due to schedule conflicts Maybe this time it would work. Keep me in mind lol

I've got overseas company coming in for 10 days on Thursday and then, once they leave, I am free to do nothing but get myself in Disney shape LOL We do a lot of walking (shopping) when they are here, so that should be a good start for me, in addition to the few times a week I do the treadmill at PT.

Dismeets do not have to be long, maybe just a quick get together on the Boardwalk sometime. It is so fun after "talking" on the Boards!

 

[carrie6466]

Dismeets do not have to be long, maybe just a quick get together on the Boardwalk sometime. It is so fun after "talking" on the Boards!

Last time I was trying to get involved in a Dismeet, it ended up being at the same time as my dd's BBB appointment. Then they actually rescheduled and it ended up being the same time as one of my ADR's. I couldn't win that time, that's what I meant LOL

 

[tinkerbell60]

Last time I was trying to get involved in a Dismeet, it ended up being at the same time as my dd's BBB appointment. Then they actually rescheduled and it ended up being the same time as one of my ADR's. I couldn't win that time, that's what I meant LOL

Then this time, you can pick the date and time first! Usually we do not have many ADRs but this summer we have free dining so I do have dinners scheduled almost every evening though.

 

[miprender]

Too funny...I was actually just about to start my workout and found myself here instead! Guess I need to get back to it! But first, I just had to add our July trip!!

We will be at BCV from 7/19 to 8/1! Can't wait!

Change in plans! Our dates are now July 12-26 at the BWI. DH had knee surgery and has had complications so we were not sure how well he would hold up driving for 2 days each way....luckily, Southwest had a sale and we were able to get flights for $84 each way! We just had to change the dates - and we get to stay longer. I will miss having a car there, but will not miss the long drive.

We are going to be staying at BWV from July 19th until the 26th. We've never stayed at an Epcot resort. I can' wait for it

We'll be at Saratoga Springs Resort from July 12 - 21 and I cannot wait!!!!

I updated everyone

 

[miprender]

Woohoo!!! My new birkenstocks came in today for our summer trip!! Now to break them in.

I got mine about a couple of months ago and went walking in them today but my arch started hurting walking in them Hopefully I will break them in before Disney

Here's mine and DD also has a pair

 

[miprender]

I just started on a thread on the W.I.S.H board to get ourselves motivated and accountable.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=40899471#post40899471

Just signed in

 

[wintershawl]

I got mine about a couple of months ago and went walking in them today but my arch started hurting walking in them Hopefully I will break them in before Disney

Here's mine and DD also has a pair

Sooooo cute! I have a couple of pairs I wear so that I can alternate shoes.

Below is a link to what I got if you want to see them. They are not "Disney", but I think they are different. I usually get mine off of QVC, but they didn't have any with ankle straps that I liked this year.

http://www.happyfeet.com/Products/ODESSA-LEATHER__BKODELT1.aspx

 

[PrincessEmma630]

I got mine about a couple of months ago and went walking in them today but my arch started hurting walking in them Hopefully I will break them in before Disney

Here's mine and DD also has a pair

Cute shoes! Where did you find Disney ones?

 

[wintershawl]

Cute shoes! Where did you find Disney ones?

QVC carries Disney ones... here is a link to the ones she has.

http://www.qvc.com/Birkis-Disney-Mi...ELL-_-IOFFER-_-1&relType=IOFFER&refLocation=1

 

[miprender]

Sooooo cute! I have a couple of pairs I wear so that I can alternate shoes.

Below is a link to what I got if you want to see them. They are not "Disney", but I think they are different. I usually get mine off of QVC, but they didn't have any with ankle straps that I liked this year.

http://www.happyfeet.com/Products/ODESSA-LEATHER__BKODELT1.aspx

Those are nice too. They look like they would be more comfortable than mine to walk around the parks all day. But I will also be taking my comfy Disney crocs with me too.

Cute shoes! Where did you find Disney ones?

Like Wintershawl posted I ordered them off QVC. My mother who is a HSN/QVC addict called me to tell me they had cute Disney shoes and I just couldn't resist.

 

[carrie6466]

That's odd. I posted a response last night. I thought it was there last night. Now it isn't.

 

[carrie6466]

Then this time, you can pick the date and time first! Usually we do not have many ADRs but this summer we have free dining so I do have dinners scheduled almost every evening though.

arrrgh the pressure

 

[PrincessEmma630]

Only 68 days!!! I'M SO EXCITED And the kids are too

 

[PrincessEmma630]

QVC carries Disney ones... here is a link to the ones she has.

http://www.qvc.com/Birkis-Disney-Mi...ELL-_-IOFFER-_-1&relType=IOFFER&refLocation=1

Thanks! Those are so adorable, I may just have to order a pair

 

[wintershawl]

Thanks! Those are so adorable, I may just have to order a pair

Yes, they are very cute! lol. I'd buy a pair, but I make sure I have ankle strap sandals for the parks. I tend to walk out of the ones that don't. Birks don't work well for everyone. However, I have very high arches, and they have great support!

Are we there yet???

 

[carolfrompa]

Hi all! I'm new to the boards (officially...I was a lurker for about a month before I joined!!). This is our first "real" trip. We went back in 2004 when my two older ones were little and I was expecting. We stayed off property and only went for 3 days. This time, we're staying at the GF and doing the dining plan. Can't wait!!!

 

[tinkerbell60]

Hi all! I'm new to the boards (officially...I was a lurker for about a month before I joined!!). This is our first "real" trip. We went back in 2004 when my two older ones were little and I was expecting. We stayed off property and only went for 3 days. This time, we're staying at the GF and doing the dining plan. Can't wait!!!

Welcome! The Grand Floridian is a beautiful place. Have you requested are certain building? We are doing the dining plan too this year - lots of food - but a great opportunity to try a lot of new places! This is a great place to ask questions if you have any!

Where in PA? We are outside of Pittsburgh!

 

[OneBadApple]

QVC carries Disney ones... here is a link to the ones she has.

http://www.qvc.com/Birkis-Disney-Mi...ELL-_-IOFFER-_-1&relType=IOFFER&refLocation=1

Thanks for the link. They have an adorable tinkerbell pair that I just may have to buy.

 

[juliebug1997]

My husband didn't think they'd be too comfortable for walking around. But I have high arches and a wide foot.

I just paid off both portions of my trip, the one for the end of June and the one for our July anniversary trip.