September '09, 22nd anniversary at Pop. FINAL THOUGHTS DECEMBER 3RD

[mickeystoontown]

Niko's going to Walt Disney World! Have a fantastic time. Take lots of dry pictures and come back with details to write a mini-report.

 

[racefanof88]

We just made the turn off I-10 onto I-75. Ocala is 84 miles. So far we are making good time!!!!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Awesome time!!!! wish I was hitching along with ya'll...
Ashton & I should have met up w/ya'll last night---LOL!!!
have a great time

 

[bouncycat]

WOW ya'll are making good time, I guess there's not much traffic??? Surprising!!! Maybe alot of people aren't traveling, so it won't be TOO bad!!

 

[racefanof88]

Niko's going to Walt Disney World! Have a fantastic time. Take lots of dry pictures and come back with details to write a mini-report.

Niko almost drive me crazy driving down here. He would not sit still.

Awesome time!!!! wish I was hitching along with ya'll...
Ashton & I should have met up w/ya'll last night---LOL!!!
have a great time

That would have been fun. Next time .

WOW ya'll are making good time, I guess there's not much traffic??? Surprising!!! Maybe alot of people aren't traveling, so it won't be TOO bad!!

The interstate wasn't too bad until we got to Gainsville and then it really started picking up. There were State Troopers everywhere, which was good. We saw a few wrecks along the way. It looked like most of them just ran off the road.

 

[racefanof88]

We pulled out of our driveway at 4:10 am and we were on our way. I dozed on and off for most of the trip because I got up at 3 am and didn't get to sleep until after 11 pm last night. We stopped in DeFuniak Springs and filled up and got some breakfast at McD's. We even bought Niko a McGriddle but he wouldn't eat it so I had to share my chicken biscuit and hash brown with him . We didn't stop again until Wildwood so we pretty much drove right through. We pulled into the parking lot of the Rodeway at 1:30 pm and our room wasn't ready so we headed to DHS to drop Niko off at his "day suite" and we went into the park to start our mini-vacation. I think every single CM that had the clip board thingie approached us today. The first one asked if I would be willing to participate in a survey about spending at Disney and I would get a $25 Disney gift card. So, I agreed. Now I have a notebook I have to keep up with spending on food, on and off property, and souvenirs and mail it back to Disney. I have been collecting my receipts from everything and I can't wait to see how much a short trip will end up costing. I love having internet access in my hotel room .

Ok, it is now 12 am and I guess I had better get some sleep. We got back to the room about 10:30 pm and I am exhausted. I will update again tomorrow. I do have to say though, the crowds were bad, the heat was oppressive, but it was all worth it to see the fireworks at the MK tonight. I was a babbling idiot. I cried while I was trying to take pictures, I have a video I will upload too. It was totally AMAZING. Tomorrow we are going to hit MK and Epcot. I think we are gonna do breakfast at IHOP, yummmmmmm.

More tomorrow.

 

[3princesses+aprince]

Aww, glad to hear the drive went well and you're having a nice time. I'll wish for the crowds to go away for you

Can't wait to see pics from your weekend when you get back, have a wonderful day!!!!!!!!

 

[mickeystoontown]

Dana: You're a doll for keeping all of your Dis friends updated on your short trip to WDW. I am sure you were expecting the massive crowds and horrible heat but I'd endure it right along with ya!

 

[racefanof88]

Aww, glad to hear the drive went well and you're having a nice time. I'll wish for the crowds to go away for you

Can't wait to see pics from your weekend when you get back, have a wonderful day!!!!!!!!

Thank you Pam. I hope you are having a wonderful 4th and just think what you will be doing next year on the 4 th .

Dana: You're a doll for keeping all of your Dis friends updated on your short trip to WDW. I am sure you were expecting the massive crowds and horrible heat but I'd endure it right along with ya!

Thank you Lisa. I love having my Dis friends right along with me . We are in the room right now to rest and get ready for Epcot tonight. The crowds are heavy, but MK was not at capacity and I was able to get us an ADR at The Plaza for 2:05 by calling this morning at about 11:00. The heat today is worse than it was yesterday so we have been doing all the inside rides and shows.

 

[bouncycat]

Wow, I figured it would be crowded, we're hitting universal tomorrow, early, so hopefully it won't be too bad. When are ya'll leaving to go back home? what all do ya'll have planned for tomorrow? You still got my number somewhere? I think I still have yours in my phone....I can give you a buzz to see what ya'll are up to!! Have a good evening!! We got fireworks going off all around our house, the dogs are being big chickens!!!

 

[racefanof88]

Wow, I figured it would be crowded, we're hitting universal tomorrow, early, so hopefully it won't be too bad. When are ya'll leaving to go back home? what all do ya'll have planned for tomorrow? You still got my number somewhere? I think I still have yours in my phone....I can give you a buzz to see what ya'll are up to!! Have a good evening!! We got fireworks going off all around our house, the dogs are being big chickens!!!

Hey Girl, we are heading back home early in the morning. We plan on getting on the road by 7 or 8 so we can be home by 3 or 4. The crowds were bad, but not what I expected. After reading about crowd levels from past 4th, I figured we wouldn't ride anything.

I hate that we are leaving early and won't get to meet up. We are right up the street from US. Y'all have a great time and stay cool and well hydrated. Niko was a big ole chicken when we picked him up at DHS because their fireworks were going off at that time. Some watch dog he is.........

 

[bouncycat]

Alright, next time dude. we're back home, it was fricken HOT and CROWDED there. I got a cute little mini backpack, holds camera, tickets, phone, etc. I got it more for disney in september then I did for anything else. Keep my sister less embarrassed with my fanny pack. So, I'm glad ya'll had fun, hopefully you didn't get rained on too bad, or it was too hot for you. be careful going back home, on our way back home, people were CRAZY!!!! Glad you got to come down for a quick trip!

 

[racefanof88]

Alright, next time dude. we're back home, it was fricken HOT and CROWDED there. I got a cute little mini backpack, holds camera, tickets, phone, etc. I got it more for disney in september then I did for anything else. Keep my sister less embarrassed with my fanny pack. So, I'm glad ya'll had fun, hopefully you didn't get rained on too bad, or it was too hot for you. be careful going back home, on our way back home, people were CRAZY!!!! Glad you got to come down for a quick trip!

Glad you had a good time . We are home too. We left the hotel at 7:10 am and pulled into our driveway at 3:20 pm. It was a longer drive home because there was a wreck on I-10 not 10 miles from our exit. And having to go through the tunnel bottlenecks the traffic on I-10 something horrible on a regular weekend so we got off and went the back way. Yeah over the hills and through the woods to Dana's house we go.........

 

[racefanof88]

Before I continue my TR I must say I am very saddened by the death of the monorail driver at Disney this morning. I hope they find out the reason for the two trains colliding. My condolences go out to his family, friends and co-workers .

I too am saddened by the death of Steve McNair. We saw him at Disney with his family several years ago. I hope his family can find peace .

 

[bouncycat]

Bad weekend for happenings.....I just heard about Steve McNair....very very sad. I heard about themonorail before we left for Universal. We had a BAD experience there today....I need to find a complaint email or something to write to them. we were on dr doom, and I can't bring the restraint all the way down, usually the worker there pushes it the rest of the way down for me, since I just don't have the strength, but this hosebag today didn't want to listen to me, and I had about 4-6 inches of play between me and my belly, so, I got bumped around quite a bit. I can ride those rides, with the proper restraints, but if the workers don't wanna help what can I do? they were CRAZY busy, so I didn't complain while there, I'll type up a message tomorrow at work or something to them, and I DID get a name....it's easy, same as mine!! I was scared ****less when we took off. I wasn't in danger of falling out, but it coulda REALLY hurt me getting bonked around like that. When we hit the top, I moved around quite a bit, not just stay there, and move an inch or 2. It was scary, then I got pissed. SO, gonna go ask on the universal board who to complain to. The lady at the parking garage didn't even give us our change today, we had to go by guest relations just to get THAT back!! wasn't too good of a day over there. That's why we're home early. Anyways, glad ya'll are safe, and I'm sure you're tired, so have a good night and get some rest!!

 

[wdwmom0f3]

Before I continue my TR I must say I am very saddened by the death of the monorail driver at Disney this morning. I hope they find out the reason for the two trains colliding. My condolences go out to his family, friends and co-workers .

I too am saddened by the death of Steve McNair. We saw him at Disney with his family several years ago. I hope his family can find peace .

I am so glad that you had a great time!! I am getting more and more excited everyday about our up coming trip.

I have to tell ya that I too was saddened by the news of the monorail driver being killed at Disney this morning. I just can't understand how that could happened. It's just so sad. We have had so much sad news lately haven't we? I mean with Michael Jackson and all of this other, it has just been so sad.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Dana,

I am glad that you guys had a great trip and a safe trip there and back. I read about the monorail accident earlier today. I could have never imagined that happening.

Looking forward to reading all about your mini-vacation.

Lisa

 

[racefanof88]

Bad weekend for happenings.....I just heard about Steve McNair....very very sad. I heard about themonorail before we left for Universal. We had a BAD experience there today....I need to find a complaint email or something to write to them. we were on dr doom, and I can't bring the restraint all the way down, usually the worker there pushes it the rest of the way down for me, since I just don't have the strength, but this hosebag today didn't want to listen to me, and I had about 4-6 inches of play between me and my belly, so, I got bumped around quite a bit. I can ride those rides, with the proper restraints, but if the workers don't wanna help what can I do? they were CRAZY busy, so I didn't complain while there, I'll type up a message tomorrow at work or something to them, and I DID get a name....it's easy, same as mine!! I was scared ****less when we took off. I wasn't in danger of falling out, but it coulda REALLY hurt me getting bonked around like that. When we hit the top, I moved around quite a bit, not just stay there, and move an inch or 2. It was scary, then I got pissed. SO, gonna go ask on the universal board who to complain to. The lady at the parking garage didn't even give us our change today, we had to go by guest relations just to get THAT back!! wasn't too good of a day over there. That's why we're home early. Anyways, glad ya'll are safe, and I'm sure you're tired, so have a good night and get some rest!!

OMG, I would CALL tomorrow and ask to speak to someone who could do something about your problem. It could have turned out really bad, I am very thankful it didn't. You need to let them know that their workers were not listening to someone with special needs. Not only is it insensitive it is UNSAFE.

We heard about McNair yesterday when we went back to the room to rest. I am still just sick about that and the monorail. We were on the Pink monorail Friday night when it had a "mechanical problem". That may not have anything to do with it, but it really makes me wonder .

 

[wdwmom0f3]

I am still just sick about that and the monorail. We were on the Pink monorail Friday night when it had a "mechanical problem". That may not have anything to do with it, but it really makes me wonder .

Gee, that would make you wonder. I am interested to find out what happened. I have never seen any ever come remotely close to each other. They always stop way before the stations. I feel so sorry for his family.

 

[racefanof88]

I am so glad that you had a great time!! I am getting more and more excited everyday about our up coming trip.

I have to tell ya that I too was saddened by the news of the monorail driver being killed at Disney this morning. I just can't understand how that could happened. It's just so sad. We have had so much sad news lately haven't we? I mean with Michael Jackson and all of this other, it has just been so sad.

Thank you. It was a really special trip to only be two days. Now I am really getting hyped about September.

There has been too much lately. I am really shaken by the monorail driver. He was just so young.

Dana,

I am glad that you guys had a great trip and a safe trip there and back. I read about the monorail accident earlier today. I could have never imagined that happening.

Looking forward to reading all about your mini-vacation.

Lisa

Thanks Lisa. I will begin posting as soon as all my pictures upload. We had a very "magical" time this trip. I had more fun this trip than I have had in many years.