Live From the GF!!!

[WDW LifeLong Fan]

Hello All,
Sorry I've not posted yet. We got back yesterday.

Another superb trip. The GF was as beautiful and serene as always. We spent a lot of time at the pools and at DTD. We went to the parks three of the seven days. We took full advantaged of the evening EMH's.

The crowds picked up around the 4th.

And get this....my DW had a voicemail asking her to present at a conference at the GF in September! Can you believe that? (I did the same thing last October at the GF)
I guess I will have to tag along!

Tell me again when you going? Sheri I know you are going to the YC soon and Liz, you will be at several locations.

More to follow!
Gordon

 

[tnkrbell]

Tell me again when you going? Sheri I know you are going to the YC soon and Liz, you will be at several locations.

We leave tomorow morning!! Im very excited and nervous about crowds!! I have never been in the summer!!
you guys will LOVE Disney in September. What is your wife presenting there??
That is soooo cool!!!

 

[johnsonet]

Welcome Back Gordon Glad your trip was so great. Funny about the call your wife got
DD and I will be at the GF Aug. 5-12 and possibly until the 14th
Looking fwd. to your dining reviews.
P.S. I love your style of trip report - you're a very positive, fair person. Very refreshing
Take care

 

[WDW LifeLong Fan]

We leave tomorow morning!! Im very excited and nervous about crowds!! I have never been in the summer!!
you guys will LOVE Disney in September. What is your wife presenting there??
That is soooo cool!!!

Have a GREAT time!!!!! My wife is an Oncology Researcher. She will work and I will have to suffer at the pool and then join her for evening functions and dining.

Can't wait to hear about your trip. Have fun!
Gordon

 

[disboy21086]

WDW_LifeLong Fan:

I was there the 4th thru the 7th @ the CR. What did you think of the crowds? I honestly didn't think they were that bad.

I waited 70 minutes to get on splash mountain on weds 7.6 but other than that I had either a 30 minutes wait or less on everything else.

I was expecting much worse!

 

[WDW LifeLong Fan]

Welcome Back Gordon Glad your trip was so great. Funny about the call your wife got
DD and I will be at the GF Aug. 5-12 and possibly until the 14th
Looking fwd. to your dining reviews.
P.S. I love your style of trip report - you're a very positive, fair person. Very refreshing
Take care

Hi Liz,
You are really too kind. I appreciate your kind words as always. I try to stay positive and upbeat. Life is too short to be pessimistic and downtrodden.

As I read your post, it sounds like you might be staying a couple of extra nights at the GF, is that correct? 7 nights would be great...however, two extra nights would be even better!

I'll try to get to my dining reviews on Monday. I can't wait to hear about your extensive trip. Get an extra Spa Treatment for me!

Talk to you soon!
Gordon

 

[WDW LifeLong Fan]

WDW_LifeLong Fan:

I was there the 4th thru the 7th @ the CR. What did you think of the crowds? I honestly didn't think they were that bad.

I waited 70 minutes to get on splash mountain on weds 7.6 but other than that I had either a 30 minutes wait or less on everything else.

I was expecting much worse!

I agree. We were at the GF from June 29 to July 8 and had a very relaxed pace. We only did the parks every other day and then utilized the evening EMH's. The crowds were moderate at every park with one exception. One night at MGM during the EMH's it was packed. We still did everything we wanted but it took a while on that one night. Earlier in the trip we went to MK during the EMH and literally walked on everything!

On the 4th we spent the day at the pool and went to DTD. Then back to the GF to watch the fireworks. They were wonderful. Did you get a chance to see them? I hope you had a great trip!
Gordon

 

[disboy21086]

I agree. We were at the GF from June 29 to July 8 and had a very relaxed pace. We only did the parks every other day and then utilized the evening EMH's. The crowds were moderate at every park with one exception. One night at MGM during the EMH's it was packed. We still did everything we wanted but it took a while on that one night. Earlier in the trip we went to MK during the EMH and literally walked on everything!

On the 4th we spent the day at the pool and went to DTD. Then back to the GF to watch the fireworks. They were wonderful. Did you get a chance to see them? I hope you had a great trip!
Gordon

Yes! They were the most incredible Fireworks I've ever seen. I was right on Main Street in MK watching them. They were so intense that my arm was covered in black ash!

Off Topic Somewhat: One of the Songs chosen for the Fireworks in Boston was the song from Illuminations!

 

[johnsonet]

...it sounds like you might be staying a couple of extra nights at the GF, is that correct?

I currently have my final 2 nights at the Polynesian but I might change that to GF...

Get an extra Spa Treatment for me!

I will!! I have an 80-minute massage with my favorite therapist scheduled every other day of our GF stay I'll be getting enough for both of us

 

[WDW LifeLong Fan]

Every other day!!?!?!?!?! Wow...now that's a tough assignment!!

 

[WDW LifeLong Fan]

Yes! They were the most incredible Fireworks I've ever seen. I was right on Main Street in MK watching them. They were so intense that my arm was covered in black ash!

Off Topic Somewhat: One of the Songs chosen for the Fireworks in Boston was the song from Illuminations!

Wow...now that's being in the show!!!!
And as far as the songs for the Boston Fireworks.......I guess it is a 'Small World After All"