Ladies-only trip dates!! Update post 1 re: Roommates

[mommaU4]

There was a lot of interest in finding a roommate for this trip to help cut costs. We now have a thread where you can post and try to find a roomie.
So all those who were thinking about it, now's your chance to make it happen!!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1337867





Calling all the wild and crazy, or just Disney lovin, ladies!!

It is time to mark those calendars for the 2nd Annual Ladies-only WDW trip!!!!

Our first trip, back in Sept. was a blast!! We had over 45 awesome DIS ladies attend and we are more than ready to do it again. And we want you to join us!

This years dates will be November 1-6, 2007 and we will be staying at the Pop Century Resort.

Now just to clarify, Ladies-only means no men and no kids (under 18)! (Sorry guys and kiddos, not this time.)

So if you love Disney, if you are a lady (well, if you are female, you don't have to act very lady-like), if you are ready to have fun and make new friends who share the same interests you do, then please think seriously about joining us on our next adventure!!!

If you are interested or have any questions just ask away and either myself or someone from the original trip will be happy to fill you in on what you need to know. (so far for this next trip we only have dates and a resort planned though)

 

[Philadisney]

I think this sounds like so much fun!
I don't think I will be able to go this year for financial reasons, but maybe in 2008! I hope I hope!

 

[mommaU4]

I think this sounds like so much fun!
I don't think I will be able to go this year for financial reasons, but maybe in 2008! I hope I hope!

It is a lot of fun! Sorry to hear you won't be able to make it this time around. Although we have some ladies who, to cut costs, are not coming for the whole time, and some who are sharing a room. Also we are planning to do lots of counter service as opposed to table service meals, so that should help as well.

Trust me, if you came, you wouldn't be the only one on a budget.

Anyways, maybe you can find a way to make it work. If not, then yes, we'd love to see you in '08!!

 

[Taratink]

Wow, that sounds great. Anyone from the Boston area going? Do people get roomates. How does it work?
Tara

 

[mommaU4]

Wow, that sounds great. Anyone from the Boston area going? Do people get roomates. How does it work?
Tara

Hi there!

I don't think last time we had anyone from Boston but this time you never know!

Have you seen the thread on the CB? http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1311267

There is some good info on there especially this post:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=16178840&postcount=160

We also have a Chat thread on the DIS Meets board. It's very long, over 9,100 pages, so just skip all that and jump right in on the last page if you want to chat with some of the ladies who are going.

I would check out that CB thread and then if you have any more questions please feel free to send me a PM and I'd be happy to help you out.

I will say last time was alot of fun and it's something you won't regret!!

 

[BriarRosie]

I'd love to go, but the same thing is preventing me from attending these
meets:

Month end closing on the financials at work.

What's up with the blue goose?

 

[flying_babyb]

This years dates will be November 1-6, 2007 and we will be staying at the Pop Century Resort.
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What if you can go but cant stay at POP

 

[mommaU4]

I'd love to go, but the same thing is preventing me from attending these
meets:

Month end closing on the financials at work.

What's up with the blue goose?

Month end?? Forget that! Call in sick! We didn't get to see you last time! Maybe you could find a new job?? I mean what's more important, work or vacations to Disneyworld??

The Blue Goose is the name of the official drink of the Ladies only Trips. It's Grey Goose vodka mixed with the blue slushie from Pop.

What if you can go but cant stay at POP

That's fine. You don't have to. Last time we had voted on Coronado Springs Resort but by the time the trip actually arrived we were divided up between CSR and Pop. We also had one or two scattered at other resorts.

It was just decided that it's more fun to stay all together. Alot of time was spent in the late evenings, after the parks closed, hanging out by the pool, chatting, drinking,
But we already have one person booked at the Beach Club so I am sure not every one will end up at Pop.

Also we have some coming in early and some leaving early so if you can't make it the whole time or those exact dates, that's fine too. You won't be the only one.

 

[katypop]

This sounds like so much fun After 10 trips, 6 of them solo, in the past 6 yrs, I'm looking at 2007 as being a year without disney My daughter is getting married this year so I have to pay for that LOL. I also turn 50 this year so am planning something special...my birthday is hurricane season so I am planning to put off the celebration a bit and am planning on a cruise in 2008. So no disney in 2007, but gee, maybe I should celebrate my 50th birthday(in Aug actually) before 2008 by taking a short vacation in Nov Does any of this make sense Am I serious...I really don't know but you have me thinking...it would have to be on a budget...so...some of you women shared rooms and had never met before??? Please, tell me a little bit more...

Kathe

 

[mommaU4]

This sounds like so much fun After 10 trips, 6 of them solo, in the past 6 yrs, I'm looking at 2007 as being a year without disney My daughter is getting married this year so I have to pay for that LOL. I also turn 50 this year so am planning something special...my birthday is hurricane season so I am planning to put off the celebration a bit and am planning on a cruise in 2008. So no disney in 2007, but gee, maybe I should celebrate my 50th birthday(in Aug actually) before 2008 by taking a short vacation in Nov Does any of this make sense Am I serious...I really don't know but you have me thinking...it would have to be on a budget...so...some of you women shared rooms and had never met before??? Please, tell me a little bit more...

Kathe

Hi there!

I think you should definitely celebrate your 50th in November! And we will help you!!

The first ladies trip was last Sept. '06.

I came up with the idea last year around the end of Feb and posted it on the CB. There was alot of interest, so we started planning.

We have a thread on the DIS Meets board that has all our planning on it from the first trip and is now used as our chat thread. So it's quite large. Over 9000 pages. lol
But anyone is welcome to hop on and start chatting with us.

When we first started planning it last year none of us knew each other. At all. But over time you find certain people you click with for one reason or another.
Even if it's something as simple as being from the same state, or having kids the same age, or both snoring really bad!!

We ended up picking roommates and over the months before the trip we all chatted so much that by the time the trip came, no one really felt like we were strangers anymore at all.

Everyone had a great time and got along really nicely.
There was such a large group that you can hang out with different people all the time, or even take some breaks and go solo for a bit if you need to.

Also there is almost always someone who is willing to try a restaurant that you want to try or a tour or a ride, etc.
We had some ladies take the Keys to the Kingdom tour and some did the Segway tour.

We'd usually meet up for meals and then split off into smaller groups depending on who wanted to do what.

Um, we have several people who have just joined up for this years trip so we have a few "newbies". It's not like we are all old friends and anyone new will feel left out. Also I think this group of ladies is just wonderful and are very welcoming of new ladies who want to have some fun at Disney.
And by the time the trip comes, if you keep chatting with us on the chat thread, you won't feel awkward at all.

As far as budget goes, we are staying at a value so more people can afford it. Many are on a tight budget so you wouldn't be the only one. A few are only coming in for part of the time. Some are sharing rooms to cut cost. Alot of us are cutting back on table service meals and doing alot of counter service.

The Food and Wine Festival will also be going on at that time, which is alot of fun with a group of ladies.

I'm not sure what else I can add right now.
There are some links in my sig, you can check those out. And there are some links in post 5 that are worth reading as well.

If you have any other specific questions feel free to PM me and I'll help you out!!

ETA: I see you are from Canada. We had two from there last time and one is going again this time.

 

[katypop]

Thanks Beth
I am going to give this some serious consideration...guess I better start doing some homework and start reading through those 9000 + pages on the dismeets board!
kathe

 

[mommaU4]

Thanks Beth
I am going to give this some serious consideration...guess I better start doing some homework and start reading through those 9000 + pages on the dismeets board!
kathe

Well, maybe you can skip a few....

 

[wdwr]

I have to say that last year's group of Ladies were lots of fun to chat with after I decided to go.

I just wish I had spent more time with them.

Anyone sitting on the fence about going should really just jump off and join the fun.

Wish I could go this year but I'll be there Feb 2-7 and Dec 2-12. That only leaves me with a few more days of vacation time.

Maybe if I win the JACKPOT I'll come on down with you.

I miss chatting with all you wild ladies!

 

[mommaU4]

I have to say that last year's group of Ladies were lots of fun to chat with after I decided to go.

I just wish I had spent more time with them.

Anyone sitting on the fence about going should really just jump off and join the fun.

Wish I could go this year but I'll be there Feb 2-7 and Dec 2-12. That only leaves me with a few more days of vacation time.

Maybe if I win the JACKPOT I'll come on down with you.

I miss chatting with all you wild ladies!

Hey Shelley!! Aw, thanks for the nice words.


I was looking through some of the trip pics from Park Fare and I saw you in one!! I was wondering how the heck you are doing?

I'm sorry to hear you won't make it with us this time around. It would have been great to spend more time hanging out. But you are always welcome to come and chat with us, whether you are going or not.

 

[tiggergirlinMI]

Wow this sounds like a lot of fun. I am going to seriously think about this, anyone from Michigan going?

 

[mommaU4]

Wow this sounds like a lot of fun. I am going to seriously think about this, anyone from Michigan going?

Right here! LOL

I live in northern MI and we have two ladies who are new to the trip this year who are also from MI.

And it's a lot of fun!! You should join us!!

 

[tiggergirlinMI]

Are you serious, I'm in Northern Michigan as well, Traverse City here, where are you located? You can PM me if you prefer, wow I didn't know you were from MI,how cool.

 

[mommaU4]

Are you serious, I'm in Northern Michigan as well, Traverse City here, where are you located? You can PM me if you prefer, wow I didn't know you were from MI,how cool.

That's too funny!

I am about 25-30 minutes away from TC. LOL Hmm, small world after all, as the song says.

Most of the people from MI I meet on here are usually from down state, like closer to Detroit or Lansing. That's where the others ladies are near.

We've only been here since summer of '04. DH and I grew up in SoCal and are not really liking these winters!! (although this one has been nice so far!!)
We'll be moving to Vegas this summer. He still has family in SoCal and Vegas will obviously be alot closer.

Well, I hope you decide to join up with us! It will be a great time!
There are some other threads out there with info on them.

The link to our chat thread and reference thread are in my sig and we have a thread on the CB. The link to that is in post 5 I believe.

If you have any questions just let me know!

 

[tiggergirlinMI]

Beth, what a small world, what town are you in , because heck 25-30 min away is still this area isn't it, lol?
I'm originally from Palm Beach Gardens, FLorida and moved to NC then TX now here to stay, I love the seasons and love the snow but love the great summers here too.
Been here 4 years now. Love it, my teen sons love it too so I plan to be here a while!
So you guys fly down, what city do you fly out of , TC? or downstate?
Wow we will have to talk more, you are the closest person I've ever met on the Disboards , I'm so excited, lol!!!

 

[mommaU4]

Beth, what a small world, what town are you in , because heck 25-30 min away is still this area isn't it, lol?
I'm originally from Palm Beach Gardens, FLorida and moved to NC then TX now here to stay, I love the seasons and love the snow but love the great summers here too.
Been here 4 years now. Love it, my teen sons love it too so I plan to be here a while!
So you guys fly down, what city do you fly out of , TC? or downstate?
Wow we will have to talk more, you are the closest person I've ever met on the Disboards , I'm so excited, lol!!!

I'm in the Lake Ann area. My DH works at Munson. And just about everything we do is in TC.

So you moved from a warm climate too huh? I think you adjusted better than I did! LOL

My kids really like it here but after growing up near Los Angeles, it's just a little too quiet for me. It's a beautiful place and we'd definitely come here on vacation but it's not someplace I see myself all the time.

Plus, I am not really into outdoorsy activities and as you know, that's what abounds up here. Lots and lots to do and see, just not really for me. Sledding is about all I've done. I got on a snowmobile once and never again!!

I will miss the Fall when we move. And the rain. I love the thunderstorms!!! And the leaves changing. Oh, that I will sorely miss.

And the snow is really pretty to have over Christmas, although it was MIA this year, but after that it can go!

As far as flying, last time for the trip I flew out of the Cherry Capitol Airport in TC. Changed planes in Detroit. It wasn't bad. No delays. Not like in Chicago.

I agree, we should talk more!! Feel free to PM me when ever! Catch ya later.