So close and yet so far plus the Tag Fairy

[mommyseven]

Last weekend I was in Orlando. Better yet, I was in WDW. Actually I went to DTD, ate at Wolfgang Pucks, and did some shopping. It was pure torture.

I had to go to Orlando for a business trip. It was a wonderful trip, and the highlight was a visit to DTD. I can't complain except that I was so close to the parks and resorts, but I couldn't go. I saw the tip of Blizzard Beach's Summit Plummet, the water tower at MGM, the Swan and Dolphin, bits of Pop Century, the Boardwalk, etc. As I walked through DTD I watched the boats shuttle folks around, and I wished that I was on one of them.

Anyway, when I logged on to DIS today, I was surprised that the Tag Fairy gave me a visit while I was gone. What a wonderful surprise and treat! Thank you, TF!!

Anyone else been that close to WDW and yet not be able to visit? Even driving through the arched sign was torture.

 

[mbb]

Couldn't do it...
would buy a ticket...
run down MainStreet...
run back...
run back...stand in the forecourt...
call in sick..."It's the Pixie Dust...terrible allergies..."
Have a Disney Day...
and Mickey Bars for lunch!!!

Don't know how you did it...

 

[flaps]

Yes. Once we were asked to drive down with a coworker friend who was going for an interview at Disney World.

We were dirt poor college students, and could barely afford a cheap-o offsite hotel for the night, let alone tickets to the parks, so I think what we did while our friend was occupied was just browse around Kissimmee. Our big splurge was buying some Disney trading cards at a card shop somewhere.

I recall we were almost desperate enough to enjoy a few hours at Disney that we contemplated putting ourselves through one of those high-pressure sales thingies where they'll give you a park ticket for "free," but in the end we didn't.

As you say, so close and yet so far...

 

[Dax]

LOL....I know how you feel....

I used to be an AP holder....Would go all the time.....Now when we go over there to hang out...It is pure torture....So close....but so far away and expensive $$$$...

 

[MagicalMom]

That is so sad! I don't think I could stand it. I could just imagine the tears rolling down my face. I hope you have an extra, extra wonderful time on your next trip. You deserve it!