Turkey Day Gang 2009

[Mickeyhugger]

Our DD Rachel, will have just turned 15. (I'm shocked when I read that. Where does the time go?)

Priscilla

 

[alwayslisad]

We were in 2030 + 2032 on our last trip - this time we are in 2124+2122

Does anyone have the TDay menu so I can show my DH?

Thank you in advance

 

[ICEMANPAD]

Just wondering....

how old are everyones kids going to be at cruise time? My 2 boys will be 9 and 14.

Our DS, Mason, will be 10 at the time of the cruise.

Lisa

 

[alwayslisad]

My DD is going to be 17 and my Nephew will be 17 as well...

So I have two "stack ' ers"

 

[ICEMANPAD]

We are back in Florida....but I do wish there was a way to ski some more...we had really great conditions...but alas, i think that is not to be...reality is starting to settle in....

Chuck

 

[dustermom02]

We may have just run into a huge problem with this cruise however.... You see, Va Tech always plays UVA(boo!) over the Thanksgiving holiday. What are the chances that it will be shown on board? Can I request that in advance somehow?

Lisa - how did you like 2030&32? That's what I have with my sisters family. We should have stayed inside but my kids wanted the porthole.

Speaking of kids. mine will be dd12, ds9, dd5 for turkey day 09. Then we'll have dnieces 3,4,6 and dnephew 8. And oh gag, I just realized I'll have an '0' in my age.

What a lot of people have links to MD. I've lived here almost my whole life. Born at Holy Cross in Silver Spring and I work in SS now. I lived my first yr married in Crofton then 7 in Columbia before moving here 8 yrs ago so we could be closer to the grandparents for babysitting.

 

[The LK 4]

Welcome aboard to all of the new Turkey Day cruisers!

I haven't been around much lately due to work, and also some health issues with my dad.

I need to order the new Passporter soon. I'm excited that '09 is going to be an Eastern cruise. More new stuff to plan!

For 2009, the kids ages will be: DS 16, DD 14, nephew 18, niece 10, and neighbors' DD 14 and DS 12.

dustermom - my nephew is hoping that he'll be a VT freshman by the time we cruise! I'm sure one of the areas on board would air the game if they can get it on the satellite.

 

[ICEMANPAD]

The UVA - VT game will likely be available in Diversions....However, I am an Alumnus of UVA so Go Hoos!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chuck

 

[Pixie Dust for Me!]

Hi all,

DS (Andrew) will be 11 when we cruise... Can't believe it.

Karen

 

[alwayslisad]

Lisa - how did you like 2030&32? That's what I have with my sisters family. We should have stayed inside but my kids wanted the porthole.


We liked it quite a bit - but the rooms were not avail when we booked - you must have gotten them! eheheh - it would have been hysterical to be in the same rooms again!
We hit bad weather during our last trip and used Dramamine a LOT! ehehe - the only thing DH stated was that he felt the waves more there...

L

 

[ICEMANPAD]

Bump

 

[dustermom02]

ack chuck. and you seemed like such a nice guy.... but uva???? you'll be able to locate my family in 2 years by the hokie wear. and that's how we identified our wonder cabin last week too -all the va tech magnets on the door.

lisa - guilty as charged. i just reserved 2030&32 a week ago tomorrow while we were on our 4 day wonder cruise. we'll have to compare notes on the rooms. i hope i don't regret being so far fowrard.

i just made a ticker so this is also my test to see if i attached it right.

 

[ICEMANPAD]

I will politely refrain from the UVA - Vtech rivalry comments other than to say Go Hoos!!!!!!!!.....otherwise this can get ugly fast ......seriously though, it's always nice to have good rivalries in college and I have actually been to the football game between the two at Blacksburg back when I was in college.

Chuck

 

[Mickeyhugger]

21 months and 2 weeks to go... I do not think that Priscilla is going to make it that long with out a Disney cruise She wants to do back to back Wonders but I said no way.

Rob

 

[Pixie Dust for Me!]

Rob,

I understand completely. Andrew and I are both suffering from the dreaded cruise-withdrawl. I think our only saving grace is that we are planning a 2 week trip to Disney this summer...had to move it from May to either July or August though.

Yep, we know it will be hot and humid...but we figured 100+ degrees and 100% humidity at Disney is better than 100+ degrees and 100% humidity in St. Louis! I think we'll just plan to spend most of the day at the pool/water parks and do the parks at night.

Karen

 

[Mickeyhugger]

Rob,

I understand completely. Andrew and I are both suffering from the dreaded cruise-withdrawl. I think our only saving grace is that we are planning a 2 week trip to Disney this summer...had to move it from May to either July or August though.

Yep, we know it will be hot and humid...but we figured 100+ degrees and 100% humidity at Disney is better than 100+ degrees and 100% humidity in St. Louis! I think we'll just plan to spend most of the day at the pool/water parks and do the parks at night.

Karen

We have tossed the idea of going to the world and only doing the water parks. I know that if we went to a regular park I would end up going postal I can not take long lines.

Rob

 

[pillow]

We have tossed the idea of going to the world and only doing the water parks. I know that if we went to a regular park I would end up going postal I can not take long lines.

Rob

Have you ever used the Birnbaum guides (Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World)? They have done extensive research and have published "touring plans" which denote the order in which to visit rides and attractions in order to cut waiting time. We tried it last year over spring break, and it worked beautifully. We never waited more than 20 minutes for any ride. They claim that during a busy time of year, following their touring plans can cut 3-4 hours of line time. Its actually pretty interesting to read (if you're a nerd like me) about how their research was conducted and the mathematical theories supporting it.

Jodie

 

[Mickeyhugger]

Have you ever used the Birnbaum guides (Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World)? They have done extensive research and have published "touring plans" which denote the order in which to visit rides and attractions in order to cut waiting time. We tried it last year over spring break, and it worked beautifully. We never waited more than 20 minutes for any ride. They claim that during a busy time of year, following their touring plans can cut 3-4 hours of line time. Its actually pretty interesting to read (if you're a nerd like me) about how their research was conducted and the mathematical theories supporting it.

Jodie

We get a new copy each time that we go However we were spoiled for years taking dd out of school and going off peak. Loved riding Aerosmith 8 times in an hour and 1/2. same with tower of terror

Rob

 

[pillow]

We get a new copy each time that we go However we were spoiled for years taking dd out of school and going off peak. Loved riding Aerosmith 8 times in an hour and 1/2. same with tower of terror

Rob

I'm jealous!! I feel too guilty taking the kids out of school. We did go off peak one year when they were very little and it was wonderful!!

J

 

[ICEMANPAD]

Just a little tip about surviving WDW during the hot crowded summer months...take advantage of the early hour admission in the morning (available if you stay on site). We are usually able to ride the "long line" rides during that hour and avoid the later in the day heat and rain showers. We escape the parks during the afternoon and then return in the evening when it's cooler and after the afternoon storms have passed.

Lisa