Something About Nothing ... #12

[SharkyGoddess]

I do remember that when we played phone tag a few years back on a Sunday Hhn

In my defense... my phone was turned down.

 

[SharkyGoddess]

I need a translator for tinyD post


Here to tell you I am at UO on the 9th

At the motherland sept 27 and leave later on October 2 for darkside


Think of working me into your schedule

We are DIS Oct 6-8 and uni 9-13

 

[macraven]

Sharky
Which nights will you hit Hhn?

 

[SharkyGoddess]

Sharky
Which nights will you hit Hhn?

9 & 12 and we have express for both. Debating the VR experience.

 

[tinydancer09]

I need a translator for tinyD post


Here to tell you I am at UO on the 9th

At the motherland sept 27 and leave later on October 2 for darkside


Think of working me into your schedule

I'll be there on Oct 9-11th. I'm free to roam and meet up with whoever on the 9th.
Since so many are going to be in town that same day I didn't know if a meet up was already planned or if anyone wanted to plan for lunch that day.
If not that's cool too.. I'm free to roam since my friend will have someone else besides me to hang out with.

Was that what you needed a translator for? Or something else.

I get told that a lot... I don't mean to be confusing. It all makes perfect nonsense to me.

EDIT** I will be at Universal October 9-11 and NOT doing HHN. I know.. I know... I'm weird.

 

[tinydancer09]

Thought if I did a pm to all it would be easier to catch instead of looking For the sans thread for group info

And if anyone had something come up and had to cancel or come late, all getting the group pm would mean one of us would know to wait for a person

Last year we waited for someone On The Saturday night and it made a game chance for us in getting a restaurant at the last minute

Back home from the gym
Glad it has ac as temps at 96 now
Going back out for the grocery store once I shower and change

I'm okay being apart of said group message.

 

[Robo56]

Lynne I will second that yawn. Night all

 

[tinydancer09]

Yep, Lynne......this time next week we'll be there...........can't wait!! 6 more sleeps till we leave for overnight at airport..........

Mac, hope you didn't cycle too far........you're putting me to shame..........as I sup my white wine........lol.......


I miss most of the San thread homes this year.......again.........should be a later trip next year hopefully....

I think I need to start a travel agency business..........I am at the moment helping 4 separate families with their Orlando trip........can't complain as I did offer to help..........even managing the Disney and Seaworld/DC stuff......That's not fun........trying to explain to someone who's never been how FP and all that stuff works..........

Was it you that loves lemon? If so I'll be at the darkside (same hotel, RPR right?) and would love to bring you some sweets to help celebrate your birthday.
I realize you'll just be getting in from long travels when I'm there so understand. I'm not sure how the hotel would feel about delivering brought in food to your room from an "unknown" person! I'll be happy to try though!
Lemon bars.. mm so good.
I'll be in September 17. If you'd like a special delivery just let me know your favorite flavors of sweets and I'll bring a sampling from the bakery I used to work at to drop off.

 

[tinydancer09]

TinyD
Did I read correctly you will be at the darkside oct 9 th?
If so, pencil me into your list of meet ups

I have no planned meet ups as of right now. Where shall I pencil you in?
I'll be arriving that day. My plan is to leave GA no later than 9 which puts me there around lunch. I might do better staying up until 5AM and leaving then HAHA.
My sleep schedule is royally messed up right now. Who eneds sleep? It's for the weak. (Only kidding I love sleep.)

 

[macraven]

9 & 12 and we have express for both. Debating the VR experience.

I'm doing Hhn both of those nights also!

I have friends that booked reve

 

[macraven]

I have no planned meet ups as of right now. Where shall I pencil you in?
I'll be arriving that day. My plan is to leave GA no later than 9 which puts me there around lunch. I might do better staying up until 5AM and leaving then HAHA.
My sleep schedule is royally messed up right now. Who eneds sleep? It's for the weak. (Only kidding I love sleep.)

Who sleeps on vacation?

I will see you on the 9th
There will be other homies at UO that day too

It will be like a family reunion time

 

[tinydancer09]

Who sleeps on vacation?

I will see you on the 9th
There will be other homies at UO that day too

It will be like a family reunion time

Lol it's the night before vacation that we probably need sleep though because.. who sleeps on vacation? lol!
Driving down I75 after no sleep is probably the most dangerous thing someone can do. Probably why it gets shut down so much

 

[macraven]

Macon to Valdosta on I75 was like ....scary ...seemed like all were driving with their eyes closed

At least five accidents I went by on that drive last week in that section

 

[tinydancer09]

Macon to Valdosta on I75 was like ....scary ...seemed like all were driving with their eyes closed

At least five accidents I went by on that drive last week in that section

Is there still construction on that stretch? It's been under construction for a good decade now.
Used to drive it at least monthly. Haven't seen it in a while though as most of my friends are elsewhere now. I still have a few in ATL, but I convince them to come to the beach rather than me have to drive in ATL. I nearly had a nervous breakdown last time.

 

[Lynne G]

oooh, with a in the 70's humidity, we're a lovely 103 heat index today. For the first time in, not sure, I used my car's AC from the time I got in it. It's that muggy from sunrise.

And, today is FRIDAY! did I say FRIDAY? Short weeks are the worst. While Friday comes more quickly, it's that longer break in routine to start the week, that throws everything off.

yes it is, and I am staying in the AC fur sure.

Have a great day and week-end. I will attempt to sleep in tomorrow, but always the best laid plans.

Later, time for tea. (and a hooray, last week-end before Schumi is crossing the pond.)

P.S. And TinyD, yes, so far the 9th sounds like lots of us will be around USO. And me too, no HHN that day either. Welll, on none of the days I will be at RPR.

 

[keishashadow]

Friiiiiiday whoop whoop! Short week but it still seemed long.

Weekend plans (besides dreaming about HHN lol) all? We are going to 'celebrate' grandparents day by taking GD to zoo. Hey, it's free, it's for me via the bring a lil darling along thing but you wonder where they draw the line on commercialization of things as to goofy holidays.

Next year, I will try for last week in September and first week in October, motherland than darkside. Hmmm, I may reserve darkside soon. I can always change it.

Watching ball, and getting bored. Guess not into the game as much, and am tired.

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We've been trying for that last week of September for years. DH one of the oldest senorities at work and still, others snag it. Unless it's first week of some sort of hunting, no idea why it's so popular. We have issues with our DVC use year starting in October too but I'm not a fan of getting home mid month and then needing to produce Halloween decorations.

Who sleeps on vacation?

I will see you on the 9th
There will be other homies at UO that day too

It will be like a family reunion time

Lol sounds line the 9th will be a great day for a SANs meet. Was going to suggest a holding area pre HHN, then slowly dawned on me some won't be doing HHN that night.

I want to be in Studios by 4 pm that night. Don't do much in the parks days of HHN, need to save my steam hehe.

How about a mini-meet 'somewhere' @ Studios 3 - 4 pm? Finnegans bar is noisy but may have seats open around 3 or even one of the CS to sit and meet up, then a ride?

Chime in

oooh, with a in the 70's humidity, we're a lovely 103 heat index today. For the first time in, not sure, I used my car's AC from the time I got in it. It's that muggy from sunrise.

And, today is FRIDAY! did I say FRIDAY? Short weeks are the worst. While Friday comes more quickly, it's that longer break in routine to start the week, that throws everything off.

yes it is, and I am staying in the AC fur sure.

Have a great day and week-end. I will attempt to sleep in tomorrow, but always the best laid plans.

Later, time for tea. (and a hooray, last week-end before Schumi is crossing the pond.)

P.S. And TinyD, yes, so far the 9th sounds like lots of us will be around USO. And me too, no HHN that day either. Welll, on none of the days I will be at RPR.

Yesterday was absolutely brutal here, heat index way over 100. Hate to complain as we all know we'll be eating our words in a few months when we're shivering. Had storms good portion of night violent enough to wake me up (that's doing something), just seems to have made things more sticky. Supposed to just hit 84 today but even higher heat index than yesterday. Makes no sense to me.

 

[marciemi]

All MB have a unique ID # on the back. Well, if you can read it, I have to get a magnifying glass.

Meant to reply to this last time. I have a pair of reading glasses that I only use for reading those little numbers on the back of the MB's to link them. 8 or B, I or 1? Yeah, can't tell otherwise.

Hey Marcie, it would be great to say hi to you this year. If you remember, was sad you had a car accident, and we never got to say hi last year.

Would love to see you as well! I really, really can't keep track of everyone's dates. Is it possible to make a new post (within this thread) that someone could update the dates/locations. I'm pretty flexible on meeting folks wherever/whenever but do have a lot of people I know coming during that time, plus a lot of West Point presentations/college fair requirements (ugh), plus...a colonoscopy on Oct 14 (double ugh!!). So I'm thinking the 13/14th may not be possible and other days I should at least be available some of them!

Right now looks as tho on first week we'll be doing Epcot on 10/5. I am hoping for mummy or pixie dust to snag tix to chew via waitlist on 5th or the am of the 6th or 7th. Currently, on the 5th locked into eat to beat lunch, bev seminar, then Blues Travelers if they tour again. Won't be doing much in way of riding that day.

Not sure what we will be doing on 10/4, perhaps MK or SW, maybe DC. People ask if I'm crazy (possibly) changing FP around so late but I've never really had any issues switching things around even day prior or of...not sure how that would work with Frozen ride but even 7DMT has worked out for us when parks are busy.

The following week starting 10/10 will be back @ WDW on Monday, leaving Friday late afternoon. Have Trader Sam's F&W thing on 12th

What. Week are you considering heading up to MI?

Michigan possibly Sept 26-29, then Charleston Sept 30-Oct 2. Charleston is for sure, Michigan depends on if I can ever get reasonable car rental prices. I find it frustrating to pay 2-3 times as much for my rental car as for my flight. I'll email you to try to pin down some times we could possibly meet. I have the college fair stuff on Oct 4, 5, 6 (afternoon on the 5th, evening on the 4th & 6th) but could possibly do something in there, or at Uni during your time there, or the Mon-Wed starting 10/10 before my colonoscopy.

Are you still going to be around Epcot on 9/21? We'll be MK 19 and 20. (Tour early on 9/19 Keys to the kingdom), MNSSHP on 9/20, 9/21 we'll be at Epcot(WE'RE STAYING FOR ILLUMINATIONS DANG IT!!!! my sister has never stayed long enough to see it!!!!), and 9/22 we'll be at DHS... seemingly all day to catch Fantasmic but I just don't see this happening. There are 5 rides!!! (okay maybe a few more.)

I'll be there on Oct 9-11th. I'm free to roam and meet up with whoever on the 9th. I think there's several of us that will be there that day so I don't know if it's possible to do an unofficial official meet up somewhere to have drinks or a snack considering I know most are there with family with a schedule to keep.

Try deleting the app and then reinstalling it and logging in. Worked for me 2 weeks ago when my DTM hotel reservations weren't updating.

Okay, I combined a couple of your posts to reply to them all. I will be at Epcot 9/19 & 9/20, pretty much all day, working on getting Chase or Standby wristbands to Air Supply and hitting all 3 concerts both days. Tentative plan for 9/21 is very fluid - looking at my friend's plans (she's the one visiting from Singapore), it looks like she'll be at all 4 parks at some time that day. So possibly we could say hi in there if we're at Epcot? 9/22 doesn't look like we'll be at DHS at all. Otherwise, I am blocking in 10/9 for all of you guys at Uni - I really think we should plan lunch there somewhere together, even if a casual meetup at like the Simpsons Food Court or somewhere we could set a time and anyone in the park say hi! What time did you think you'd be getting there? Maybe a more off time like 2 or something?

And I have to add my "oops" with the Disney app (which I consider myself somewhat of an expert on). I also have had trouble staying logged in so decided to add the touch ID option on my phone. The first several times I just couldn't get it to work. Finally figured out I needed to touch the Home button (where you usually touch for Touch ID to make the phone turn on), NOT the little red fingerprint looking thingy in the middle of the screen that pops up on MDE! Hey, I said I was an expert on the Disney App, NOT Apple tech!

Hm, I guess I hit my limit on quotes as Mac's (and I think one more) didn't load. Mac - I still have you in my phone and will send you a text so you have mine. Let me know if you don't get it. I understood you weren't planning on doing PM's but wasn't sure I hadn't already missed some. Would it be possible to do one PM to everyone who will be there so we can all swap phone numbers before the trip? I hate to post mine here publicly but since I (obviously) don't read regularly enough, would like to use texts to keep in touch with people while here. Otherwise, anyone who will be here and might want to meet, feel free to PM me and I'll be glad to pass along my email and/or cell!

 

[marciemi]

How about a mini-meet 'somewhere' @ Studios 3 - 4 pm? Finnegans bar is noisy but may have seats open around 3 or even one of the CS to sit and meet up, then a ride?

Chime in.

Great minds, although I said 2. I was just saying the food court since I know it has a ton of seating. Honestly, I don't know where Finnegans is. We'll probably be there for HHN that evening but too cheap to pay for Express or anything so would want to be in the holding areas as soon as we could (and will horrify Mac again by probably leaving by 8:30pm or so).

 

[keishashadow]

Wanted to comment re WDW app/website...i'm not having any issues on iPad, iPhone or desktop. Everything is there (multiple resort res/ADRs/FP), also no issues on the DVC site.

For those having issues, do you have account set to 'remember' you? I don't have it set to 'remember' me, log in each time. Maybe that will help?

Marcie - colonoscopy jumped out and scared me. Thumbs up for scheduling! Wow u r busy. Yes, we'll figure something out I took notes on your schedule lol.

Yes rental car rates are horrendous. Thankful I booked out thru Feb next year many moons ago. Rates the last few months have typically been 2-1/2 times more than I have secured.

Tried to book for August starting 2 months out. Ha! Wound up price lining it. In MCO it's usually hertz. Usually, via Priceline I can snag a mid size under $10 a day, often bid $6 and would get it for $8 via counter offer. This time had to go up to $17. Taxes were $40.xx. $108 out the door, was almost 2/3rds less than lowest rate I saw over the prior 2 months booking traditionally . Booked a midsize, wound up being assigned a newish jeep renegade.

 

[marciemi]

For those having issues, do you have account set to 'remember' you? I don't have it set to 'remember' me, log in each time. Maybe that will help?

Yes rental car rates are horrendous. Thankful I booked out thru Feb next year many moons ago. Rates the last few months have typically been 2-1/2 times more than I have secured.

Tried to book for August starting 2 months out. Ha! Wound up price lining it. In MCO it's usually hertz. Usually, via Priceline I can snag a mid size under $10 a day, often bid $6 and would get it for $8 via counter offer. This time had to go up to $17. Taxes were $40.xx. $108 out the door, was almost 2/3rds less than lowest rate I saw over the prior 2 months booking traditionally . Booked a midsize, wound up being assigned a newish jeep renegade.

I'm not finding anything under $200 for a 3 day rental out of Detroit. I saw it a couple weeks ago for like $135 and rather than jumping on it I decided I'd wait and talk to my parents first. Then it promptly jumped up. I may wait and go in November when Royce is working all the time anyway since October is so busy.

This is what I get when I open up the MDE screen on my phone. I don't see anywhere to have it "remember" me? I have always had to sign in on my computer but every single time (even like an hour later) on the phone is annoying and I think will be even moreso in the park:



Editing to add that I guess any of you visiting can just use that snap to get my email and shoot me an email!