Sept / Oct 2011

[kylieh]

Did you subscribe KylieH?

I did, it was about $15 I think, but truly I can't remember. I got a lot of details from it to help me plan.

Hehe, I know what you mean. I sometimes find myself telling my DH about experiences or hints I've got off the Aussie/Kiwi board and I have to start off by saying something like "this lady I know......." which is funny because I don't really know anyone on here but just feel like I do!

I start with "Travel Mum said...." and "Franrose said that....." or to people that have no idea - "an online friend..." It's my secret life.

 

[WAMUMOF4]

I start with "Travel Mum said...." and "Franrose said that....." or to people that have no idea - "an online friend..." It's my secret life.

Hehe, I know what you mean. I sometimes find myself telling my DH about experiences or hints I've got off the Aussie/Kiwi board and I have to start off by saying something like "this lady I know......." which is funny because I don't really know anyone on here but just feel like I do!

Glad i am not the only one who does these things

So i just thought you should all know how my house is with less than 36 hours till we leave for the airport
There ison the line not dry rain rain go away!
My lounge is covered in clothes waiting to be packed in the suitcase
I am wondering when the packing fairies are going to arrive
Dh's work managed to stuff up his pay for the 4th week in a row
They assure us we will get the $1000+ next week
And last but not least my kids are so excited they are climbing the walls
and where i am reading the dis boards

 

[australiankaren]

I told my DH that there is another Disboarder on our flight (Bondgirl) and he now truly thinks that I am a complete NERD!!

He's not surprised though, we run into people that I know EVERYWHERE - so on a plane heading to another hemisphere - well it's just another day with Tracey!!

hey,

I'm quite disapointed that I seem to be flying out before everyone else on V Aust & have no one to double check plans with..the DH just smiles, nods and hands over the credit card...he's passive passive

my youngest son was like that, knew everyone, quite unsettling & made for a few awkward moments before realising they weren't "bad men" just soccer friends/ coaches......

 

[Franrose]

So i just thought you should all know how my house is with less than 36 hours till we leave for the airport

Not long now!!!



Heh heh, when I am sharing the tips I've found here with DH, I totally talk you guys up as the experts (because you are, right!!)

 

[hellosue]

So i just thought you should all know how my house is with less than 36 hours till we leave for the airport

Hey WAMUMOF4 - Have a Fantastic time, drop us a line when your have a spare sec to let us know how everything is going.

 

[WAMUMOF4]

Not long now!!!
It has come around so quick wont be long and it will be time for you all to go

Hey WAMUMOF4 - Have a Fantastic time, drop us a line when your have a spare sec to let us know how everything is going.

Thanks
1 hour till we leave for the airport and brave qantas
The cars packed and Dh should be on his way home from work. dd12 and ds10 did not manage to stay awake like they planned till we leave they are so excited

I think i will have Dis board withdrawals so i am sure i will be around in the next 5 1/2 weeks.

 

[kylieh]

WAMumof4
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The time has come.... I believe the first from this thread to take off.

Have a great time. Keep safe, have lots of yummy things to eat and great adventures!!!

 

[battymum]

Guess you have left by now -

Hope you have a great trip!!!!

 

[bondgirl]

Thanks
1 hour till we leave for the airport and brave qantas
The cars packed and Dh should be on his way home from work. dd12 and ds10 did not manage to stay awake like they planned till we leave they are so excited

I think i will have Dis board withdrawals so i am sure i will be around in the next 5 1/2 weeks.

Wow...exciting
Have a great trip.

 

[shushh]

WAMUMOF4 so excited for you! Can't believe the time has come. Have a safe trip. I'm sure it will be a blast. Will be looking forward to hearing all about it on your return.

 

[QuirkyButterfly]

WAMOMOF4 I hope you have a wonderful time, and I hope that you didn't get caught in the maddness at Sydney airport today it is my worst nightmare for something to go wrong with the flights.

Let us know how you are going and have fun

 

[PrincessInOz]

Have fun! And keep safe.

 

[battymum]

So is anyone concerned about the weather?

I was reading a thread on trip advisor /or maybe the main forums asking how hot will it be in September - basically every answer was "as hot as the sun", "africa", "hades" - you get the general idea.

Will we, as Australians, (western Sydney) find it as unbearable as they suggest or are they just "soft"

I am prepared for it to be hot, when I read average temps its 80-90 which is low 30s in C - which I think will be perfect -

So who has been before in September, and will we survive?

 

[bondgirl]

So is anyone concerned about the weather?

I was reading a thread on trip advisor /or maybe the main forums asking how hot will it be in September - basically every answer was "as hot as the sun", "africa", "hades" - you get the general idea.

Will we, as Australians, (western Sydney) find it as unbearable as they suggest or are they just "soft"

I am prepared for it to be hot, when I read average temps its 80-90 which is low 30s in C - which I think will be perfect -

So who has been before in September, and will we survive?

I wondered this as well. To me low 30's sound absolutely perfect. I don't even care if it rains if it's that warm.

 

[Franrose]

I guess a lot of people in the US come from much cooler (and less humid) climates than Florida.

I did a WDW trip in mid-late June 2004, I remember it being hot but I was coming from a NZ winter at the time! And I don't remember it being so terrible I couldn't enjoy the holiday or anything. I believe it will be humid in Sept, so I'm guessing it will be a bit like a Brisbane summer. There are lots of places you can go to cool down, and I don't remember it being hot when we were on rides etc. I remember buying an umbrella lol for the afternoon showers!

ETA, I had an email from my mum on July 20 (she was in FL), she said it was 100F that day but that it was the humidity that made it uncomfortable.

 

[AussieFan]

So is anyone concerned about the weather?

I was reading a thread on trip advisor /or maybe the main forums asking how hot will it be in September - basically every answer was "as hot as the sun", "africa", "hades" - you get the general idea.

Will we, as Australians, (western Sydney) find it as unbearable as they suggest or are they just "soft"

I am prepared for it to be hot, when I read average temps its 80-90 which is low 30s in C - which I think will be perfect -

So who has been before in September, and will we survive?

It can be very hot and humid in September and you will sweat but you will survive.

It is the humidity that gets you and it can be really bad from early in the morning til late at night but you will have a great time regardless of the weather. Make sure you drink plenty of water and take breaks in air-conditioned shops and attractions. The buses are extremely well air-conditioned and can be very cold. We sometimes liked the back seat because it seemed more comfortable than the freezer like conditions up the front.

The weather is perfect for the water parks and the resort pool when you need a break. You may however get an occasional afternoon thunderstorm which scares everyone out of the water but these soon pass.

Don't stress about the weather, relax, take your time and you'll be fine!
Disney has really good airconditioning

 

[kylieh]

I think it's the humidity that's the issue. We were on the Gold Coast in January for a week in 30-35 with 90%+ humidity most days. We survived and it wasnt Too worse than home on a hot humid day. I'm in SW Sydney and I think that to some ppl the answer is like comparing going from say Hobart to Brisbane and being really shocked whereas I would find it a normal really hot summer day. IYKWIM.

 

[kylieh]

The long range forecast is out for Orlando including September:

Remember the average is average and includes overnight!!! 81 = 27c & 79f = 26c

http://www.almanac.com/weather/longrange/FL/Orlando

Free 2-Month Weather Forecast
Map showing long-range weather

AUGUST 2011: temperature 81 ° (avg.); precipitation 6.5" (1" below avg.); Aug 1-8: Scattered t-storms, slightly cooler than normal; Aug 9-12: Sunny, warm; Aug 13-19: Scattered t-storms, hot; Aug 20-26: Sunny, seasonable; Aug 27-31: Scattered t-storms, hot.

SEPTEMBER 2011: temperature 79 ° (1 ° below avg.); precipitation 7.5" (2" below avg. north, 3" above south); Sep 1-8: Scattered t-storms, slightly cooler than normal; Sep 9-10: Sunny, warm; Sep 11-13: T-storms north, sunny south; warm; Sep 14-18: Sunny north, t-storms south; cool; Sep 19-24: Sunny, warm north; t-storms south; Sep 25-30: Scattered t-storms, warm.

 

[austraveler]

You will be just fine. There seem to be vast numbers of Americans on the disboards complaining about the heat and the walking. Our summers are hotter and I would walk more on a shopping weekend in Melbourne. I think they are a little soft and possibly not as active as the average Aussie.

 

[australiankaren]

hi there

We were there last sept/oct ...the heat is just bearable, but it is the humidity that gets you. As long as you stay out of the midday sun [unless around the pool], drink lots of water- not coke and just walk at a gentle pace you will be fine. Limit big meals to breakfast and tea at night...salads and stuff for lunch, you may even find you dont want to eat at lunchtime.....which was great, I lost a few KG's

my DH this year is going to the gym 5 times a week to get in condition for disney last year the chaffing was not too comfortable, and he's not used to walking all day every day.So preparation is the key.

if you do suffer with heat rashes, make sure to pack cream in your day bags, plus blister packs and fresh socks. If in doubt, every park as a first aid station, they can give you creams etc.

we found because we were walking at a slower pace we go to see more, the things you'd miss when racing from one ride to the next.

hope this helps