Something About Nothing ... #12

[macraven]

Watching fear the dead

One of the better episodes tonight

Hot day here
90

 

[macraven]

Lynne what color did you choose for the Mickey band?

 

[agavegirl1]

Hi homies. Goodness I post so seldom when not planning a trip! I am finally doing so again, but for 2018. Just read Gina's May trip report and looking forward to her October TR. Why? Because I am having trouble filling up 15 Days in Orlando. You guys are just who I need.

I am no longer a newlywed since today is my first anniversary. I happily relinquish the honeymoon suite in this illustrious thread to whomever is more worthy.

I posted my dilemma in the WDW Theme Park Attractions and Strategies board already but here goes. DH recently requested a shorter WDW stay, a longer US/IOA stay and only one day at Sea World. I have 2 to 4 days unplanned. No hotel, park or anything. He doesn't want to rent a car.

Suggestions that resonate are behind the scenes tours at any park, the new Vocano Bay, Discovery Cove and more HHN activities instead of a one night party attendance which is planned for late October with Express.

And thanks for your TR @Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina

 

[macraven]

I'll think of what I do.....
I hit the parks of course, do a day for only water rides, take one day out just to take pictures of hotels, parks, city walk and all the walking paths

Try to get picked for surveys, catch some sitting around different pools a day, take in mini golf and an evening movie, do day tours UTH, do 5 nights of Hhn and then sleep in the next morning, do meet ups with homies from the Dis, visit with TM I know, BMG show, hit the gift shops at the hotels, do hit the parades and shows in the park and just hang out relaxing in my room

I stay at the motherland for 6 days and then switch to the darkside for 17 days

Usually I'm rushing on the last park day of catching up on last minute things in the park before I head to the airport


Can say that I totally relax when at the darkside and take my time for a leisurely stay

I don't live by the clock and sleep anytime I want to

 

[kohlby]

My mickey bands came yesterday! Our last trip was all off-site so this is our first time with them. I have a feeling 3 out of 5 of us are going to get annoyed having something around our wrist though.

I don't understand why people care so much about college sports down here. It's so much different from where I grew up - where they rooted for professional teams instead. I've been down here on the SC/GA border for nearly 20 years and I'm still not used to it.

agavegirl - Will you have any kids with you? And if so, what ages?

 

[agavegirl1]

Tentative plan is six nights at PORS followed by six nights at HRH with taxi ride. We then have 3 nights and potentially 4 days unaccounted for. DH wants to cut another day off WDW leaving us with even more non Disney days. We will do our 1 Sea World day from our HRH stay but maybe do a HHN night. HRH is not a cheap hotel, even with my various discounts. He has never stayed there and prefers Portofino over Royal Pacific so we shall see.

I am a relative newby to HHN. Is there some kind of more than one day pass that is cheaper? I know you guys do tours. DH would love that. Private group or whatever He would be all for it. I would love to meet some people from the "dark side" but DH likes to travel closest to Halloween and you guys seem to be done with the fun by then. We are from the Midwest and try to enjoy our seasons within their normal time frame such as no Christmas decor until after Thanksgiving. Last time we did HHN was Oct. 30th 2014. That was close enough to the actual holiday.

Love to do a meet up. It is over two years away. I am the planner. Still need some ideas for the "missing days".

Thanks Mac for getting me started.

 

[macraven]

What are your dates?

 

[agavegirl1]

All kids are adults and not on this trip @kohlby .

 

[kohlby]

Okay - then I agree to do HHN. I've never done it but that's because we always have kids too young to go with us.

I like mac's idea of taking it easy too.

We really liked BMG - though that will just take a couple hours.

How many Disney park days do you have? Look up all the offerings at Epcot's Food & Wine going on this year to give you an idea. There's a lot worth checking out at F&W.

 

[agavegirl1]

Thinking 5 WDW days. DH is only interested in what is new and a few old favorites. We will have hoppers.

 

[tinydancer09]

I asked mr Mac about those teams and he said I have to root/support Ohio Buckeyes

My dad's a buckeye. They're not all bad

 

[schumigirl]

 

[schumigirl]

Love the pup Carole...it reminds me of my Sasha, her pool got a leak in it and I haven't bothered to get a new one since the really hot weather is over.

awww bless.........don't forget to get a new one for next year........I loves to splash my feet........

On the boat for a bit today-tubing, went early before lake got to rough from all the monster boat wakes. Kids and I still managed to hit a massive wake that threw us 15' in the air. DH tried to avoid it (he was driving the boat) but the other guy decided to turn after DH had already started his turn- so we went flying. Landed back on tube (really a large raft with seats and handles). But I'm gonna feel it tomorrow not to mention bruises. On way home now- will stop at Steak and shake for an ice cream treat about 1/2way home.
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Happy weekend all!

Fabulous picture MonyK..........that is a fun way to spend the day!!

I'm actually off on labor day for once so the plan for tonight is Big Brother, ftwd and wicked mango ale good times to all

Have a great day off Vicki.........Mango ale???? Not an ale or beer drinker but that sounds intriguing.........

Watching fear the dead

One of the better episodes tonight

Hot day here
90

Keep meaning to give that show a try.........we did watch half the first episode expecting it to be the real WD.......Doh!!! Wrong show......

I am no longer a newlywed since today is my first anniversary.

Happy Anniversary for yesterday............hope you had a lovely day........

Tentative plan is six nights at PORS followed by six nights at HRH with taxi ride. We then have 3 nights and potentially 4 days unaccounted for. DH wants to cut another day off WDW leaving us with even more non Disney days. We will do our 1 Sea World day from our HRH stay but maybe do a HHN night. HRH is not a cheap hotel, even with my various discounts. He has never stayed there and prefers Portofino over Royal Pacific so we shall see.

I am a relative newby to HHN. Is there some kind of more than one day pass that is cheaper? I know you guys do tours. DH would love that. Private group or whatever He would be all for it. I would love to meet some people from the "dark side" but DH likes to travel closest to Halloween and you guys seem to be done with the fun by then. We are from the Midwest and try to enjoy our seasons within their normal time frame such as no Christmas decor until after Thanksgiving. Last time we did HHN was Oct. 30th 2014. That was close enough to the actual holiday.

Love to do a meet up. It is over two years away. I am the planner. Still need some ideas for the "missing days".

Thanks Mac for getting me started.

We buy the Rush of Fear with EP for HHN.....it covers the first 3 weeks and is an excellent buy for more than one night........the other is the Frequent Fear pass that would cover when you plan to go. Have a look at the website and see what the ticket options are for this year. We never do the tours as we go so many nights and we like to just spend a few hours every night rather than a long night......but they are an excellent way to see everything........

We have 18 nights all onsite at RPR and never struggle to fill our time.......we never go to Disney or SeaWorld, but we do always have a car which suits us as we like to mooch around Orlando. Things like a day to Clearwater or just going for other dining options that we don't have in the UK. The Orlando Eye is a fun thing to do.....day or night........only 10 minutes by cab from Universal.

You`re certainly going to have some fabulous options.......




Beautiful day here today.............

It`s our 24th Wedding Anniversary today..........seems like only yesterday we got married!!!! Going out for dinner tonight, and just had a delivery of a beautiful bouquet of flowers.......got him a bottle of Pol Roger champagne.........he`ll be surprised with that one! We don't usually give big gifts for anniversaries but just saw this last week and its his favourite......or one of them!

But for now, laundry and some housework.........

Have a great Monday.........and Happy Labor Day...........

 

[tink1957]

Happy anniversary to my friends Carole and Tom...24 years together deserves flowers and champagne Hope you have a wonderful time celebrating.

You would like the mango ale Carole, Danielle doesn't care for beer either and she likes it...you just have to watch how much you drink since it comes in 10 oz cans, has twice the alcohol and it tastes so good. I can only drink 2 without feeling the effects the next day.

I got my magic bands this week too, mine is purple.

Happy Labor day homies, Coffee time for me

 

[Lynne G]

Lynne what color did you choose for the Mickey band?

Purple. Then I will have pink, orange and purple.

 

[Lynne G]

Happy Anniversay to Agavegirl! Time will fly. Hope you enjoyed your first year together and wish you many more years of wedded bliss.

Happy Anniversay to Schumi and DH. 24 years. Wishing you many more too. And eek, 9 days. Time will pass fast I bet.

Sunny start to a cooler morning, and some bird was sqawking loudly over and over right outside our bedroom window. I was awake by 6am. Thank you bird.

So a holiday Monday has sleeping teens. Me, off to do errands and get ready for the short week, and the start of little one at the high school. Back to school routine in service now.

 

[Robo56]

Happy 24th Anniversary to Carole and Tom. May God bless you with many more.

 

[tink1957]

Oops I missed agavegirl's anniversary..hope you and DH have many more years together and have fun planning your trip, 12 nights in Orlando sounds heavenly we did 13 in 2009 and had a blast doing DC, SW, plus the darkside and WDW.

 

[Robo56]

Lynne what color did you choose for the Mickey band?

Lynne and Tink have purple. What color did you pick Mac? My sister picked purple, nieces band is yellow and mine is red.

Here's a little Jack with your morning coffee for those going to MNSSHP



Tink have a great day off. You deserve it.

 

[Robo56]

Happy Anniversary agavegirl1 to you and your hubby.


Don't know if you have seen Schumigirls trip reports. They have great ideas for offsite possibilities.

We had a nice trip to the Orlando Eye, Sea aquarium and wax museum which are all in the same complex. There are nice places to eat there to.

We also enjoyed our trip to Mall at Millenia and lunch at the Cheesecake Factory.