new ticker and back offsite!

[fizz13]

hi everyone,
so glad to finally put up a new ticker going 11th to 23rd december and staying at our timeshare in Mystic Dunes, its been a while since i have been offsite and no doubt will be picking your brains over driving in the US, I'm terrified to be honest, and Universal and Seaworld as it feels like forever since i set foot off property. oh yes and the best restaurants non-disney

Cara has decided no way no how is she coming to orlando so its going to be me, my two boys who will be 9 and 6 (nearly 7) and my lovely OH Colin, whose idea this was in the first place, maybe he did catch the bug in august after all, so just back in time for Xmas and hoping to miss the worst of the crowds. going to get flextickets and 7 day disney passes so we are free to explore, and try to enjoy eating offsite for a change, apart from Chef Mickeys for the boys. all the xmas festivities high on the agenda, like the candlelight processional which i have never seen and MVMCP, and the boys are very excited about seeing seaworld and universal as they dont remember either, me too actually,
ah its so nice to be in planning mode again! let the brain picking commence

 

[Cyrano]

Great news Claire

 

[joolz1910]

Happy planning!

 

[luke]

no doubt will be picking your brains over driving in the US, I'm terrified to be honest, and Universal and Seaworld as it feels like forever since i set foot off property. oh yes and the best restaurants non-disney

Ah don't worry, driving in the US (well, in Orlando at least, not sure I'd like to try it in Manhatten ) is a doddle - takes more or less the drive to the hotel to get used to it then it's a breeze. Cars being automatic definitely helps so you're not always bumping your hand into the door trying to change gear

Oh and visit the Cheesecake Factory at Mall at Millennia for a nice atmosphere and good food - one of our favourites

Happy planning

 

[Ware Bears]

How exciting Claire ~ happy planning!

 

[Goofysmate]

Happy Planning Claire , shame your DD does'nt want to go

 

[gemmybear83]

Happy planning, we will be there the same time as you!

 

[Pegasus928]

Good luck with all your planning

We're still not sure what we are doing this year yet, and I for one will be over the moon when we get to the stage where we can put a new ticker up.

 

[fizz13]

thanks everybody I think the driving thing is more about the actual car, the road system is quite friendly out there. I am just used to driving manual, and i know the handbrake is more likely to be a pedal and i remember giving it a go years ago, and doing little kangaroo jumps while i adjusted to not using a clutch for control etchopefully i will just ease into it!

 

[JohnnySharp2]

The cars are easy to drive, just familiarise yourself with all the cotrols before driving off, make sure you know how to switch the lights on, get comfortable with the auto gear change and just take your time.
If you ask any questions get one of the staff to advise, don't be afraid to ask someone - though you may need to give them a tip.

Don't do what I did over 10 years ago in Sarasota start the engine up, get out , shut the door, car lock switch (which are no longer on modern US cars) was switched on and shut the door - wife & 10 month old baby walking out to the car = $50 locksmith bill.

 

[Mrs Doubtfire]

great news - as you can see my ticker is similar to yours

 

[VailaTigger]

Sounds awesome!! It's GREAT to have another trip to look forward to!

 

[wideeyes]

great news Claire, it is great to have a trip planned.

don't think I will be much help with your planning though as I am onsite and Disney transport, I am sure you will get lots of great tips here though.