***Official November 2013 - Part II*** (that's right....we're that popular!)

[RejoyceoverDisney]

Morning

This time tomorrow we will be on the plane geting ready to land

LAND?

 

[mrsap]

That 4 letter word for white weather came and went before I even woke. The news showed pictures that people from my town sent them of the white stuff but when I got up it appears to have melted.

Boy do I feel a mix bag of emotions this week.
I feel like all the things I want to get done here are not getting done.
Today my focus is on getting those suitcases packed and zipped shut so that whatever else is hanging around will get put away so I can feel less overwhelmed.

4 days to go. Saturday Am is coming fast.

Safe travels for those leaving today.
Peace for those scurrying cause you are leaving tomorrow or Thursday.

It's almost here!

Seeing snow this morning was Crazy!!!! Immediately after, I checked Orlando's weather!! I'm happy with 82 degrees!!!!!! I am in the same boat!! Past years, I'd have everything packed and ready to go. Just not motivated this year! My DS is done and I had taken a few things out for DD, I saved last years packing list, which really helps. I will get things done today. I am finishing my coffee and then heading up the stairs... I can do it!!! lol
Our family friend who goes down the same time we do is leaving today. He offered to take our double stroller down for us, which is a big help!!! Wish we could sneak in the back of their car!!! lol
Hope everyone leaving today has a safe trip! Have a great time!!!!

 

[mulan1123]

Same here! I'm pretty sure I'll be worthless Wednesday at work. And I feel bad for my test partner I have to take a midterm with that evening. Who can focus on the endocrine system when you are leaving for Disney in the morning!

 

[MomofKatie]

We are at the 1 week mark!!

I packed my suitcase yesterday. Just did laundry, and it looks like no more short sleeves or shorts here in NC, so I was able to put them in the suitcase. Got the itineraries and Magic Bands tucked away in there, too- now just need to get DH all packed up.

I'm now down to the nervous double and triple checking of our FP+, ADRs, weather reports, etc. Everything looks good, but I will continue to keep on top of it until next Tuesday.

 

[RejoyceoverDisney]

Well well well.....just checked Accuweather and I'm seeing 85 during the day and 70 at night??? Wahooooooooooooooooooo

That made my day. I hope it comes true.
I just talked with a CM to adjust some ADR things and she told me that coming from up here where we just had snow, I might be very happy with a hooded sweatshirt at night. That made me smile.

So I'm going with what I have planned and hopefully I'll be toasty and if the end of the week gets cooler, I'll invest in warmer layers. Putting on the positive attitude and ready to go.

Oh and that thunder storm prediction moved out a day so my HS day is sunny and warm again.

Almost at 3 days and a sleep. If I was able to do 3 days, nap, and sleep then I'd be golden but I'll keep it at 4 right now cause the nap ain't happening.
Anybody else waking at 4am and thinking it's crazy you can't fall back to sleep. Ugh I am telling my body "Wait! We aren't at Disney yet! You can still sleep until 7." LOL

 

[My2CrazyGirls]

The Thanksgiving week weather went from ALL clouds/rain to half sunshine. I really need to stop looking, it cannot possibly be accurate! My problem is SEVERE, I can't stop myself!

 

[My2CrazyGirls]

Looks like Santa starts at DTD November 15. At least that is when DTD festival of the seaons starts...

 

[Tltorrez]

That makes sense. I'm sure it cost them a pretty penny to make the white stuff and rain would only melt it.

Actually I think it's a slipping hazard - since it's made of soap.

 

[Sheilby]

Hey all, I updated the which day/park post with the recent info from the people who are going Thanksgiving: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=49800669&postcount=829

Yesterday was such a waste of a day, had to get youngest glasses and it took most of the day and then had a den meeting at night so I'm not nearly as far as I thought I'd be at this point. We are at our co-op now so we won't get home until almost 3pm. I hope I can get it all together in the few hours I have left.

 

[My2CrazyGirls]

Hey all, I updated the which day/park post with the recent info from the people who are going Thanksgiving: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=49800669&postcount=829

Yesterday was such a waste of a day, had to get youngest glasses and it took most of the day and then had a den meeting at night so I'm not nearly as far as I thought I'd be at this point. We are at our co-op now so we won't get home until almost 3pm. I hope I can get it all together in the few hours I have left.

You sound stressed! Try to relax, I know I know, hard to do!

 

[CaraMiaBelle]

Seeing snow this morning was Crazy!!!! Immediately after, I checked Orlando's weather!! I'm happy with 82 degrees!!!!!! I am in the same boat!! Past years, I'd have everything packed and ready to go. Just not motivated this year! My DS is done and I had taken a few things out for DD, I saved last years packing list, which really helps. I will get things done today. I am finishing my coffee and then heading up the stairs... I can do it!!! lol
Our family friend who goes down the same time we do is leaving today. He offered to take our double stroller down for us, which is a big help!!! Wish we could sneak in the back of their car!!! lol
Hope everyone leaving today has a safe trip! Have a great time!!!!

I'm still seeing rain here and there and hoping the 20th (our resort/pool day) warms up a bit. I do have the ponchos packed so as long as it doesn't rain for fireworks we are good to go!

 

[Sheilby]

You sound stressed! Try to relax, I know I know, hard to do!

I'm not too stressed, but I didn't have the best sleep over the past couple of days so I want to finish things up early enough that I get at least 5-6 hours tonight. I just didn't have the glasses thing in my schedule yesterday so it threw me off. We left the house at 10:30am for the doctor's office and didn't finish up and get home from Lens Crafters until after 4pm. I could have gotten the house pretty tidied in that time.

 

[Promomx2]

Snow flurries here in central va and cold. Almost finished packing. And I took my ds 18 who we're leaving home alone, out to lunch just to remind him of house rules!

 

[RejoyceoverDisney]

Snow flurries here in central va and cold. Almost finished packing. And I took my ds 18 who we're leaving home alone, out to lunch just to remind him of house rules!

That's funny!
I"m trying to figure out if it's more work or easier to stay home or take DS21 with Autism with me. Ok the taking him with me would definitely be more work.
But staying home would be less work but not a lot of fun.

My house looks ok but I have 3 more days to get a few more things in order.
We are giving my sister in law a dresser and desk for her grandson, so I just spent time emptying those out. (like I wanted to waste that time) but I do feel better as it freed up some space to tuck away some boxes of old paper work I've been ignoring. It could have waited until after vacation but hey I would have just been on here reading so.......something accomplished and I'll feel better when I get home from vacation.

Ok off to pick up DS.

Sheilby I sooo get it. I hate when that happens. I spent 3 hours on the phone trying to take care of some lose ends. My friend wanted me to have lunch with her. Just couldn't make it happen and have a clear head. Getting there.

 

[disneychic]

My cousins wife just called me in a panic (we are bringing them with us - booked a room for us and also one for them using our Dvc Points & it's their very first WDW trip) because she checked the weather forecast and it shows rain for our arrival day - SATURDAY! I'm trying to let her know that ya can't go that far in advance! Wait at least until Friday. I lived in Celebration for 8 years and was a CM when we lived there so, I feel fairly confident in telling her to hold back the panic for a least a few more days LOL. Also sometimes Disney fits into a "nice weather" bubble. Just because there is a chance of rain doesn't necessarily mean the entire day is a wash out. But, there's only so much you can tell people. It's their first trip so of course they are heavily focused on things like the weather right now.

 

[mrsap]

I'm still seeing rain here and there and hoping the 20th (our resort/pool day) warms up a bit. I do have the ponchos packed so as long as it doesn't rain for fireworks we are good to go!

Yeah today has been a really crappy day!! Hopefully everyone will have beautiful weather during their vacations!!!

 

[RejoyceoverDisney]

My cousins wife just called me in a panic (we are bringing them with us - booked a room for us and also one for them using our Dvc Points & it's their very first WDW trip) because she checked the weather forecast and it shows rain for our arrival day - SATURDAY! I'm trying to let her know that ya can't go that far in advance! Wait at least until Friday. I lived in Celebration for 8 years and was a CM when we lived there so, I feel fairly confident in telling her to hold back the panic for a least a few more days LOL. Also sometimes Disney fits into a "nice weather" bubble. Just because there is a chance of rain doesn't necessarily mean the entire day is a wash out. But, there's only so much you can tell people. It's their first trip so of course they are heavily focused on things like the weather right now.

Rain or shine, it's not like you are in the middle of field somewhere! No it's not preferred weather but...... I arrive on Saturday also and I have no problem at all wearing a rain poncho or carrying an umbrella. 80 degrees and a little rain is better than 30 and snow! At least in the rain you can still get from point A to point B. I don't know what you have planned for Saturday, but between checking out the resort and Dinner in Epcot, I hope to get to see a couple of the countries and/or use a FP+ which is enclosed out of the rain.

So ya, panic not worth it.
AND I keep seeing the weather shifting. Originally it was cloudy with rain all week. I see lots of sunshine today and I also see it go from 70s to 85 next week. It's all good. But ya I'm not going to worry about weather until it starts raining.

Ok I can say 3 days and a sleep now!

 

[KNovacovschi]

Is there a way to block that dreaded "S" word from this site. Lol We've been lucky not to have any yet but I'm not so lucky with this darn sore throat, hopefully it will be gone before Sunday. I'm having a hard time swallowing & I talk for a living.

 

[disneychic]

Rain or shine, it's not like you are in the middle of field somewhere! No it's not preferred weather but...... I arrive on Saturday also and I have no problem at all wearing a rain poncho or carrying an umbrella. 80 degrees and a little rain is better than 30 and snow! At least in the rain you can still get from point A to point B. I don't know what you have planned for Saturday, but between checking out the resort and Dinner in Epcot, I hope to get to see a couple of the countries and/or use a FP+ which is enclosed out of the rain. So ya, panic not worth it. AND I keep seeing the weather shifting. Originally it was cloudy with rain all week. I see lots of sunshine today and I also see it go from 70s to 85 next week. It's all good. But ya I'm not going to worry about weather until it starts raining. Ok I can say 3 days and a sleep now!

I agree....and I've already packed rain ponchos for all of us (and I've told her that) but like you said --the weather has been shifting a lot still and you are right about the location .... It's hard for them to envision because they've never been to WDW so she may be thinking they are going to literally be standing outside in a wide open space, she doesn't realize you go in and out of attractions. I was just in Japan for 3 weeks and the one day we had a full tour of Kyoto it literally was a monsoon - I lived in FL for 8 years and I've NEVER seen rain that intense. It was awful - but we put on our ponchos, baseball hats and umbrellas (all 3 useless in that kind of rain) and enjoyed every minute of it! Luckily there wasn't another drop of rain during that trip and I got to enjoy 8 days at Tokyo Disney in sunny blue skies I hope you guys have a great trip!

 

[Mom22girls56]

Hubby just won $100 on a $2 scratch off ticket!!!!!! Can somebody say gas money?!?! 3 1/2 more sleeps! Woo hoo!