Never Say Never….Atleast I Thought I’d Never!

Dare I ask what Black Friday is?! We're from the UK and are flying over on that day :scared1:
:laughing:You're so precious!
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, it is a big sale day for all retailers, when they're making money it's called being in the "Black"
Stores will open earlier than normal (Like 4:00am) and they have specials running, buy one get one free, or 50%off until a certain time. It's the biggest shopping day of the year. Most people get their Christmas shopping done on this day.

So dear heart, you will be ok flying black Friday.
 
:laughing:You're so precious!
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, it is a big sale day for all retailers, when they're making money it's called being in the "Black"
Stores will open earlier than normal (Like 4:00am) and they have specials running, buy one get one free, or 50%off until a certain time. It's the biggest shopping day of the year. Most people get their Christmas shopping done on this day.

So dear heart, you will be ok flying black Friday.

:laughing: Thanks for putting my mind at ease!! I thought it was a day that was going to be awful to travel on or something!! Oooo you mentioned my favourite word though 'SALE' - does that mean there might be disney sales whilst we are there? :wizard:
 
followed you over from Lisa's TR!

you have great plans so far...how fun that ya'll go to Daytona Beach each year...we drive from LA it is def not as far we do it in one day but I think next trip we will break it up!

been wanting to do Hoop dee do!(don't know if I'll add that expense in yet:confused3 5adults and one child $$$:scared1: ) and I am adding Donald's breakfast to our next trip...

you are going to WDW the same exact week I think we are going next year!
We have still not decided on our week yet! But, I really think if I can't talk DH into the first week of FEb. we will be going the week after Thanksgiving '10.
My plan for the moment is to leave on "Black Friday", too!;) But, I am an entire year past you:confused:!!! So, you are perfect for me to follow along with!!! I can't wait to hear all about your trip!
More comparisons...if we take all our children, we will be going to the POP! we have not stayed there yet!! I have so much to learn from you...:teacher:

BTW what is a thread killer?!?:rotfl:
Happy planning!
:wave2:
 
Forgive me if I didn't do this quote thing right. :goodvibes

I had read all the reports on here about how packed T-day could be. I was prepared for the worse. We arrived the Monday before Thanksgiving and left the Sunday after. My parents had taken us one year over 4th of July and I still remember those crowds. T-day was so easy compared to that. LOL.

I think one year, we stopped at Hardeeville. I would have to check my various folders to see which motel we stopped at. Last year, we did Daytona on the way home. We like NASCAR racing and did a tour of the track there. I would like to take my kids to the beach though. I have pictures of me when I was their age on the beach and would like to get some of them too.

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed then that the crowds will be low like they were for you.

When DH and I had been dating for about a year we drove down to Ft. Myers, FL the day after Christmas and stayed for 2 weeks. On the way we stopped in Daytona and visited the track. We drove into the in field throught the tunnel and got to walk around for a look. If I'm remembering correctly we walked right up to the pit road wall and watched go carts speeding around. There was also Winston Cup (that was what it was called then) testing going on and Bill Elliot's car was out there at some point. The wierdest part was that his car was just primer gray. No sponsors had been put on it yet.
 

I love the beach and seagull pictures! In all the times we have been on the beach I have never taken one. You are filling me full of inspiration to get us to the beach and snap some of those pictures!

Poor Pikester! You are so deprived! I gotta tell you that we have Sonics all over Texas. From now on every time we eat there I will think of you. I will have to drink a strawberry fruit slushie in your honor. (BTW, next time try their coconut cream pie shake cause those are really yummy! drool, drool!)

And YES you can change your mind.... all you want!
 
Dare I ask what Black Friday is?! We're from the UK and are flying over on that day :scared1:

So sorry that I scared you. :hug:

:laughing:You're so precious!
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, it is a big sale day for all retailers, when they're making money it's called being in the "Black"
Stores will open earlier than normal (Like 4:00am) and they have specials running, buy one get one free, or 50%off until a certain time. It's the biggest shopping day of the year. Most people get their Christmas shopping done on this day.

So dear heart, you will be ok flying black Friday.

I've been going shopping on Black Friday for many years and can't believe that I'm going to miss it. Oh well. I don't usually buy much on that day anyways. I just like to go so I can see all the idiots fighting over the $25 DVD players. :laughing:

:laughing: Thanks for putting my mind at ease!! I thought it was a day that was going to be awful to travel on or something!! Oooo you mentioned my favourite word though 'SALE' - does that mean there might be disney sales whilst we are there? :wizard:
The last two times we went was in early December and alot of their Christmas stuff was 1/2 price. I'm not sure what kind of sales they will be having while we are there.

While you are driving on black Friday, I will be working customer service at Bed, Bath and Beyond, I'll be wishing that I was on my way to Disney and thinking of you.
But I will only have to wait 5 days then I will be down there too.

Hoop Dee Doo sounds like a lot of fun, I have never ben, it is on my list of things to do, unfortunatly it's not on the list for this trip, oh well, just another reason to go back.

So have you made any purchases for the trip?

I use to work retail and I try not to think about when I worked Black Friday, EVER! :laughing: The day was also the start of us staying open until 9PM every night through the week instead of closing at 6PM. We stayed open late until Christmas Eve when we closed at 5PM.

Hoop Dee Doo is very fun! At the end of the meal be prepared for a lot of noise because they hand out washboards the get to be played using the spoons at your table.
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The servers also did a really cute dance on stage when they brought out our strawberry shortcake for dessert. It was like this big product and so much fun!

We tried the Spirit of Aloha last year and I did NOT enjoy it. We should have just saved our money.
 
So have you made any purchases for the trip?

The last 2 times that we have gone the kids have gotten a surprise from "Mickey" in the room. This year they should be getting one as well. ;)


I found Star Wars bobbleheads (Yoda(DS11), Chewy(DS8)) and I found a Family Guy t-shirt that has the cast posed like Star Wars (DS11). I've also gotten a Phineas and Ferb t-shirt (DS8).

Other then that I won't get too much more.

Have you made any purchases?
 
followed you over from Lisa's TR!

you have great plans so far...how fun that ya'll go to Daytona Beach each year...we drive from LA it is def not as far we do it in one day but I think next trip we will break it up!

been wanting to do Hoop dee do!(don't know if I'll add that expense in yet:confused3 5adults and one child $$$:scared1: ) and I am adding Donald's breakfast to our next trip...

you are going to WDW the same exact week I think we are going next year!
We have still not decided on our week yet! But, I really think if I can't talk DH into the first week of FEb. we will be going the week after Thanksgiving '10.
My plan for the moment is to leave on "Black Friday", too!;) But, I am an entire year past you:confused:!!! So, you are perfect for me to follow along with!!! I can't wait to hear all about your trip!
More comparisons...if we take all our children, we will be going to the POP! we have not stayed there yet!! I have so much to learn from you...:teacher:

BTW what is a thread killer?!?:rotfl:
Happy planning!
:wave2:

Welcome! I love how Lisa does her trip reports so I've been trying to learn from her and hope to implement some of her techniques.

We love going at this time of year. I'm a big fan of Christmas decorations and music (I'm one of those people that listens to Christmas music from Thanksgiving day till Christmas night). Pop has speakers all over the property that play muisc from the different eras but during Christmas they have holiday music playing instead. Nothing like bee boppin to "Rockin around the Christmas Tree...." as I walk to Classic Hall to fill up my mug with Hot Coco.

I guess you know what my vote would be! :thumbsup2
 
I love the beach and seagull pictures! In all the times we have been on the beach I have never taken one. You are filling me full of inspiration to get us to the beach and snap some of those pictures!

Poor Pikester! You are so deprived! I gotta tell you that we have Sonics all over Texas. From now on every time we eat there I will think of you. I will have to drink a strawberry fruit slushie in your honor. (BTW, next time try their coconut cream pie shake cause those are really yummy! drool, drool!)

And YES you can change your mind.... all you want!

So what beach are you thinking of visiting?

I heard that a Sonics was opening somewhere in Mass but I'm not willing to drive that far to visit one. Waffle House is something that my DH looks forward to eating at but for it's just alright. The last Waffle House we ate at totally grossed me out! I am so use to having no smoking in restaurants that it throws me a little when I go into one that still allows smoking. OK, no problem. I'll just deal with it. Well, I needed to use the restroom so I excused myself from the table and found my way to the one stall bathroom. I guess someone must have been taking their cigarette break while they were using the can because I could barely breath! :eek: Two scents that should never be mixed together I tell you!
 
I know what you mean about the waffle houses...my DH loves them; but I had to quit going cause of the smoke and LA finally passed a law you cannot smoke in resturants that do not have bars! :yay: --I really did not realize that it was a southern chain...can you tell I've never been past TN! :upsidedow
have a great evening!
 
The last 2 times that we have gone the kids have gotten a surprise from "Mickey" in the room. This year they should be getting one as well. ;)


I found Star Wars bobbleheads (Yoda(DS11), Chewy(DS8)) and I found a Family Guy t-shirt that has the cast posed like Star Wars (DS11). I've also gotten a Phineas and Ferb t-shirt (DS8).

Other then that I won't get too much more.

Have you made any purchases?

I love the Star Wars Family guy, heck I love Family guy.
The only purchases I have made so far are, The buxton bag organizer, (for my park days) lip gloss (I'm addicted) Disney socks, Hand sanitizer from Victoria Secret (Love Spell) and the Love spell flavor hair products. Oh and I got my mom an Eayore watch. I need to get the mammoth crocs.
 
So sorry that I scared you. :hug:

I've been going shopping on Black Friday for many years and can't believe that I'm going to miss it. Oh well. I don't usually buy much on that day anyways. I just like to go so I can see all the idiots fighting over the $25 DVD players. :laughing:

The last two times we went was in early December and alot of their Christmas stuff was 1/2 price. I'm not sure what kind of sales they will be having while we are there.

:laughing: don't worry, just me having a blonde moment ;) :laughing:

People get REALLY crazy during sales dont they!!

OMG! If they have 1/2 price disney sales when we are there I would be in HEAVEN! But I would also need an extra few suitcases :lmao:
 
Now I'm thinking about getting an ADR at Hoop De Doo! Sounds like so much fun, but maybe I'll have to save that for next trip....those pics at the beach look lovely! But the mere mention of strawberry shortcake, oh goodness.

Wow, applause for you for driving on Black Friday! Just avoid any mall roads, even at those hours, it'll be crazy!

We're starting to get Sonic's here in NY...not near me, but getting there. Have never eaten at a Waffle House, but I've always wanted to!

I'm avoiding packing for my trip as we speak! :cool1: (disneyjojo...I pack half a suitcase with plenty of room for my outlet shopping!)
 
I don't think Disney has any special Black Friday sales. I am wondering if I should even try and shop in DD. I get spoiled when I drive and can put all the stuff in the car...but flying with 1 suitcase is not going to be easy. At least being a a friend's house I can do laundry. Last year I shipped what I bought in DD home.
Do you plan for long pants too? It can be cooler at that time. I had to borrow a sweatshirt one early Dec I was there for the night show.
 
followed you over from Lisa's TR!

you have great plans so far...how fun that ya'll go to Daytona Beach each year...we drive from LA it is def not as far we do it in one day but I think next trip we will break it up!

been wanting to do Hoop dee do!(don't know if I'll add that expense in yet:confused3 5adults and one child $$$:scared1: ) and I am adding Donald's breakfast to our next trip...

you are going to WDW the same exact week I think we are going next year!
We have still not decided on our week yet! But, I really think if I can't talk DH into the first week of FEb. we will be going the week after Thanksgiving '10.
My plan for the moment is to leave on "Black Friday", too!;) But, I am an entire year past you:confused:!!! So, you are perfect for me to follow along with!!! I can't wait to hear all about your trip!
More comparisons...if we take all our children, we will be going to the POP! we have not stayed there yet!! I have so much to learn from you...:teacher:

BTW what is a thread killer?!?:rotfl:
Happy planning!
:wave2:

Some how I totally over looked the question that you asked about what a "thread killer" is. A "Thread Killer" is someone who posts the very last post in a thread with no one else ever posting again after it. This means you "killed" the thread. I have done this many, many times. I've also posted and have had my posts completely ignored by others who post after me. It's has if I not even there. So, there is a thread called "TKers take the Fifth" where a wonderful group of people, who like me seem to "kill" threads, hang out and chat.
 
I love it...I might fit in over there...I have had several post ignored :lmao:
see you almost forgot me with the question :rotfl2:
don't remember if I ever was the last one to post on a thread; I bet I have been :laughing:
:wave2:
 
So bored.....

I haven't been doing much for my trip lately. Everything is just at a standstill. I did check out an updated crowed calender on a site that I joined and they've changed one of my park choices from "just OK" to AVOID. Now I'm probably going to have to change my whole week around.:eek:

I'm still wishing that I knew in advance if we were going to have Park Hopper. I think I mentioned before (Can't remember! Old age you know.;)) that I'm trying to meet up with two different friends (M&N and marie) that I have met on these boards. I met someone last year and it was so much fun! While I was waiting for this person (BKMETV :)) to show up I saw a lady with a lime green Mickey DIS head and I introduced myself. All of us ended up chatting. Too cool! I was also accosted in MK by some woman stuffing her wallet in my face. Freaked me out until I realized she had a lime green Mickey head in the see-through compartment of her wallet.:rotfl:I probably seemed a little stand-offish but my heart was still beating out of control. I can't even remember what her user name was.

To totally embarrass my DH I will be sporting a lovely blue lanyard with Disney pins on it. It also has a Tinkerbell key ring hanging from the bottom with a medium sized lime green Mickey head that has Pikester in black ink (Thank you Mom "Sukie" for cutting and laminating that for me :hug:). Also hanging from the Tink key ring will be a tie-dye Mickey Head to signify that I am staying at Pop Century (That MH was used last year when there was a thread about meeting at Pop). I could change my mind about the TD MH but I'll still bring it with me and decide while I'm there.

So that is if for what I've been doing or thinking about my upcoming trip.

Only 63 days until I am at WDW!:woohoo:
 
Pikester, I just went back and reread your PTR. Good thing I did because I missed the HDDR picture! My DD is gonna love getting to make a big racket on the washboards. Me, I am gonna :love: the strawberry shortcake! I am really looking forward to this show.

DH and DD are the ones wanting to visit the beach. Me, not so much and DS would just rather not. I think it is gonna be one of the low priority things on our list, especially since we are going in December. But, if we end up going it would mostly be just to be able to say we have seen the Atlantic Ocean. Most likely we would go to Cocoa Beach since it appears to be one of the closest and comes recommended.

I hate that you may have to change your dates around! Although..... now I am just wondering if we might get a better chance at being in the same park? Which day is out of whack now? I hope you don't have to redo you whole week!
 
Hey Pikester, I was looking at your plans to see which was your problem day. Is it the DS day on the 4th? If that's the one it looks like you could switch to the 3rd and do AK on the 4th. I checked the reservation system online and there is plenty of availability for Tusker House still. Might be a little more trouble but might be worth it. AND.... you know what???? we would actually end up in AK on the same day! :rolleyes1 Just something to think about.
 
Hey Pikester, I was looking at your plans to see which was your problem day. Is it the DS day on the 4th? If that's the one it looks like you could switch to the 3rd and do AK on the 4th. I checked the reservation system online and there is plenty of availability for Tusker House still. Might be a little more trouble but might be worth it. AND.... you know what???? we would actually end up in AK on the same day! :rolleyes1 Just something to think about.

I was looking over my schedule too and I think we are going to stick with our ADR for Tusker on 12/3. I think I might change 12/1 to DS and do MK on 12/2. We'll be going to DS two days in a row but that is OK.

11/29-MK
11/30-DS
12/1-DS
12/2-MK
12/3-AK
12/4-Open Day
12/5-EP

If we could only get that darn PH! I swear I'm going to drive myself crazy wanting it! I will think about your suggestions though and discuss it with DH.
 












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