July 2012 Who's Going Thread

[mommommom]

I'm at that surreal stage (2 weeks and 1 day out!) where I almost can't feel excited anymore. Before it was the kind of excitement you can get from almost "imagining" something great happening (like an extended daydream about winning the lottery or something!) but now it's so close that I almost can't believe it's really happening... like my brain is saying, "OK come on, you can't be excited.. this isn't really happening... just calm down."

I don't know if it's gonna hit me in the days before we leave, on the plane, or not until we are at the gates!

That was me when we went to WDW last year. I think it's a way for our brains to calm down so that we can focus on logistics and getting ready--maybe? Don't worry, it WILL hit you once your there! This is a strange circumstance, planned-at-the-last-minute trip (at least, compared to most of our trips), and I'm still in the giddy and obsessively planning phase. That's always fun, except probably not for the people around me.

We broke the news to our kids this morning. They were shocked, and are very excited. It was so much fun.

 

[meljensmom]

We are down to 10 hours until we depart....my 6 year old was bouncing off the walls....LOL My 16 year old was taking it all in stride....but I can bet you a $1000 that when her feet hit the pavement of DL, she will suddenly "be a kid again". Of course, aren't we all when we go to the Happiest Place on Earth??

So very excited....it's been a stressful year for me personally and professionally and I NEED this vacation and escape from life for a week.

 

[wdhinn89]

Safe travelling everyone!!!! Can't wait to get away from this NY heat.

 

[gochief58]

5 days and counting....this will be our first time since 2005 and our first time driving there from Oklahoma. I'm a little nervous about SoCal traffic but can't wait to spend a week in paradise....

 

[Nintfamily]

Doing the happy single digit countdown dance! 9 days

 

[mommommom]

5 days and counting....this will be our first time since 2005 and our first time driving there from Oklahoma. I'm a little nervous about SoCal traffic but can't wait to spend a week in paradise....

I'm from Oklahoma, too. I'm sure you're looking forward to going somewhere that is below 105 degrees! Have fun!

 

[Lm3js]

We have just left Anaheim. Here are my thoughts for those arriving. We were at the parks Thur- Sat - July 5-7.
Weather - was great. Cool in the morning, a few hot hours in the afternoon then cool in the evenings.
Crowds- mornings before 10:30 were awesome. No lines, no crowds. Around 2, crowded, but lines still not too long except the really popular rides like Indiana Jones and of course RSR. Saturday was the most crowded day even with blackouts. We did MM then and it was a good call.
Carsland - awesome. We waited ~30 min for Mater's ride and ~45 for Luigi. We got FP for RSR and still was 2 hr wait because it broke down. RSR is worth it! Definitely get FP. We were in DCA at 7:45a in FP line at 8:00a and got my FP by 8:27a for 2:00 return. FP sold out by 9:15.
Night shows- no problems getting viewing for Fantasmic and WOC. (Thur/fri).

We did almost every ride, saw shows and stopped for Dole Whips and shopping. Worn out, but great trip.

Breakfast was better than dinner at Carnation Cafe, but fried pickles were yummy.

 

[Lm3js]

I should add, we have a 3.5 yr old and 8 yr old so if wait time was greater than 20min, we wouldn't wait. We made a few exceptions (carsland) but would do FP for those that were over. And still were able to get them all in.

 

[PinkBudgie]

We have just left Anaheim. Here are my thoughts for those arriving. We were at the parks Thur- Sat - July 5-7.
Weather - was great. Cool in the morning, a few hot hours in the afternoon then cool in the evenings.
Crowds- mornings before 10:30 were awesome. No lines, no crowds. Around 2, crowded, but lines still not too long except the really popular rides like Indiana Jones and of course RSR. Saturday was the most crowded day even with blackouts. We did MM then and it was a good call.
Carsland - awesome. We waited ~30 min for Mater's ride and ~45 for Luigi. We got FP for RSR and still was 2 hr wait because it broke down. RSR is worth it! Definitely get FP. We were in DCA at 7:45a in FP line at 8:00a and got my FP by 8:27a for 2:00 return. FP sold out by 9:15.
Night shows- no problems getting viewing for Fantasmic and WOC. (Thur/fri).

We did almost every ride, saw shows and stopped for Dole Whips and shopping. Worn out, but great trip.

Breakfast was better than dinner at Carnation Cafe, but fried pickles were yummy.

What day and time did you wait 45 min for LFT?

 

[Lm3js]

Friday - 8:30am ish...

 

[krispin41]

Three days out and I just got the call from the Concierge at PPH! Squee!!!!

 

[gochief58]

I'm from Oklahoma, too. I'm sure you're looking forward to going somewhere that is below 105 degrees! Have fun!

Yes I am. It will be tough coming back to it. These Oklahoma summers are really getting brutal the last couple of years.

 

[disneydreamer74]

I should add, we have a 3.5 yr old and 8 yr old so if wait time was greater than 20min, we wouldn't wait. We made a few exceptions (carsland) but would do FP for those that were over. And still were able to get them all in.

Thanks for sharing your experience. I have to say I totally agree with you..I have a 5 yr. old so we don't wait more than 20 minutes for a ride either. We are prepared to wait in line for RSR with fastpasses though!! Glad you enjoyed your trip!!

 

[Thundergod]

5 days and counting....this will be our first time since 2005 and our first time driving there from Oklahoma. I'm a little nervous about SoCal traffic but can't wait to spend a week in paradise....

Where from Okla are you driving from? We are in the Northwest part of the state. We will drop down to 1-40 in Amarillo and head west.

oh yeah and 4 days(or 3 if I can't wait to leave)

 

[Nintfamily]

Three days out and I just got the call from the Concierge at PPH! Squee!!!!

Happy for you!! Hopefully you got a GREAT deal!

 

[BamaBoy]

6 six days until we fly out from Atlanta!

 

[elliefusmom]

6 six days until we fly out from Atlanta!

We fly out in 7!!!

 

[Nintfamily]

We fly out in 7!!!

We fly out in 8 from Bellingham

 

[mmoon]

We fly out in the morning *squee*. Happy trips to everyone!

-MM

 

[mommommom]

We fly out in the morning *squee*. Happy trips to everyone!

-MM

: Have fun!!