We will also be fleeing the festivitities to enjoy what they say is usually a lighter than normal crowd. We'll see about that. I've posted on some other threads about the predicament I've put myself in. I'm riding in Bacchus Sunday night and catching the 810 flight the next morning. Just look for the whipped dude probably still wearing my costume! I'll be with two very excited kids, my wife and mother-in-law. We're staying at the Contemporary on the concierge level or something like that. The wife hopefully has everything planned by now. As long as there's two rounds of golf in there somewhere, I'll be fine. We HAVE to represent Mardi Gras Day somehow. I'll be loaded with beads so be on the lookout.
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By the time Mardi Gras day gets here we have been to several parades already so we don't feel like we are missing out on the celebration. The School Board decided to give our kids the entire week off... wooooooooo hoooooooo... Disney, here we come!!! We were there for Mardi Gras 2006 and the crowds were moderate. I am a little hesitant to guess what the crowd level will be this year. It seems as though everywhere I go, everyone I speak with about Disney, is skipping Mardi Gras and heading to Orlando. The flights out of N.O. have been completely booked for months now. Scary. Also, we made these arrangements in the fall and wanted to change resorts in December... no go. There was no availability to allow for the resort switch. Hmph. Well, whatever the crowd, doesn't matter, we are going to have a great time. We are meeting a number of friends while there. Its going to be phenomenal! See you guys there!!! 
My 3 kids know 20 other families who are going from their school (small private school at that) I know 8 people from our neighborhood and just met someone at the hair salon who will be there 
