VWL Groupies...yes, we love the Lodge, a lot!!

[Granny]

Thanks PoohsFan1! We're expecting up to 12". It's already snowing here & will continue into tomorrow. All flights out of Boston after 7:00 p.m. tonight have already been canceled. My poor Hawaii honeymooners had their flight for tomorrow canceled. I was able to get them rebooked for Sat. but still that's one less day to enjoy their honeymoon. The joys & risks of winter travel in New England I guess. Stay safe groupies!

My daughter had a flight today out of Chicago...delayed. 6 hours and finally took off for Providence. Halfway there and they turn the plane around and go back to Chicago. She can't get a flight out until Sunday night now! Tough travel times!

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome to the groupies cpfd910!!!!
I may be wrong(we dont use the busses much at any resort)but I believe the busses pick up at FW when headed to Epcot and DTD, GF when headed to HS. Hopefully others will chime in and correct me, or add to my lack of knowledge.

 

[brobrosmom]

My daughter had a flight today out of Chicago...delayed. 6 hours and finally took off for Providence. Halfway there and they turn the plane around and go back to Chicago. She can't get a flight out until Sunday night now! Tough travel times!

My aunt and uncle were supposed to fly from New England to Orlando today and their flight was cancelled.

 

[brobrosmom]

Welcome to the groupies cpfd910!!!!
I may be wrong(we dont use the busses much at any resort)but I believe the busses pick up at FW when headed to Epcot and DTD, GF when headed to HS. Hopefully others will chime in and correct me, or add to my lack of knowledge.

We have a few dinner ADR's at Epcot. Would it be better to drive to Epcot? I am sure the trip to Epcot would be shorter driving than riding the bus but what about once we get there? How is the parking during February at Epcot?

 

[Lisa71]

We took the boat to MK then monorail to Epcot. Did not want to drive !

 

[brobrosmom]

We took the boat to MK then monorail to Epcot. Did not want to drive !

I don't think this will work for us because the resort monorail loop will be down.

 

[cahedberg]

I don't think this will work for us because the resort monorail loop will be down.

the resort monorail is down? All over??

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Welcome to the groupies cpfd910!!!!
I may be wrong(we dont use the busses much at any resort)but I believe the busses pick up at FW when headed to Epcot and DTD, GF when headed to HS. Hopefully others will chime in and correct me, or add to my lack of knowledge.

That's been our experience Jimmy - and I think AK bus also stops at GF and then also the standard Blizzard Beach stop if it's open

We have a few dinner ADR's at Epcot. Would it be better to drive to Epcot? I am sure the trip to Epcot would be shorter driving than riding the bus but what about once we get there? How is the parking during February at Epcot?

Parking is rarely an issue at Epcot although it is a big lot but IMO it's often a wash between taking the bus and driving over, parking and then either walking to the gate or waiting for the tram. When in doubt I like to check here: http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/aspx/twiz.aspx#.UscKoLTL_2g and according to it you'd likely save a few minutes driving.

the resort monorail is down? All over??

It and the Express monorail are going to be down for maintenance starting 1/21 thru the end of March during the week between the hours of 11:30 and 7 PM. It will be open the remainder of it's normal hours and I guess on weekends.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Happy Birthday Bobbiwoz!!!

 

[Muushka]

Happy Birthday Bobbi!!

Bobbi and I are going to get to meet on our Panama Canal cruise in 4 months!

I hope everyone who is traveling or whose family is traveling all make it to their destinations safely.

 

[sleepydog25]

I don't think this will work for us because the resort monorail loop will be down.

Drive. I doubt you'll have overwhelming crowds in February, and even if you do have to park in the outer areas (not likely), I prefer having my own transportation than relying on buses.

 

[jimmytammy]

Drive. I doubt you'll have overwhelming crowds in February, and even if you do have to park in the outer areas (not likely), I prefer having my own transportation than relying on buses.

Couldnt agree more

 

[DiznyDi]

Happy Birthday bobbiwoz!

 

[twokats]

Happy Birthday bobbiwoz

Hope it is a good one.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Happy birthday Bobbiwoz!​

Sorry I'm a little late.....snow storm hit us yesterday and we've spent hours digging out and took long naps today from exhaustion. Hope you had a wonderful day that did not involve snow!!!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Happy Birthday Mr deebits AKA Ed!!!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Happy Birthday Bobbiwoz!!!

Happy Birthday Bobbi!!

Bobbi and I are going to get to meet on our Panama Canal cruise in 4 months!

I hope everyone who is traveling or whose family is traveling all make it to their destinations safely.

Happy Birthday bobbiwoz!

Happy Birthday bobbiwoz

Hope it is a good one.

Happy birthday Bobbiwoz!​

Sorry I'm a little late.....snow storm hit us yesterday and we've spent hours digging out and took long naps today from exhaustion. Hope you had a wonderful day that did not involve snow!!!!!

Thank you so much!! Yes, it was a good one!

Present? Well, laugh if you must, I had a grab bar installed in our shower stall! Life is good!

Bobbi

PS....MiaSRN62...you deserve the naps...I have to rely on DH for snow removal....

 

[Granny]

Bobbi...Happy Birthday! It's funny how our presents get a little more on the practical side as we move on in life.

 

[Granny]

I received our "Incredibles" package for our May trip. I have to be honest, I haven't kept up with anything regarding the wrist bands, MyMagic+, FP+ or anything else. I feel like we are way out of the loop but fortunately we don't tend to worry as much about specific attractions or restaurants as we used to.

Still, I'm thinking I should try to figure some of this stuff out. Some of it looks like you have to have tickets or an AP before they'll let you do certain things? We are buying an AP during our May trip so I guess we can't do anything that requires that prior to leaving.

Ah...just another piece of technology leaving me in the dust.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Bobbi...Happy Birthday! It's funny how our presents get a little more on the practical side as we move on in life.

Yeah! I am smiling, happy to be able to do things!

I received our "Incredibles" package for our May trip. I have to be honest, I haven't kept up with anything regarding the wrist bands, MyMagic+, FP+ or anything else. I feel like we are way out of the loop but fortunately we don't tend to worry as much about specific attractions or restaurants as we used to.

Still, I'm thinking I should try to figure some of this stuff out. Some of it looks like you have to have tickets or an AP before they'll let you do certain things? We are buying an AP during our May trip so I guess we can't do anything that requires that prior to leaving.

Ah...just another piece of technology leaving me in the dust.

I do think you need the hard ticket, or the promise of a ticket like a voucher, to be able to get FP+ times. DH & I are very happy with this new system because we have been able to spend just a few hours in a park and get to do the 3-5 things we really enjoy. If you have ADR's in the system and you pick rides you want FP+'s for, the system lets you pick times for the rides around your meal. Also, even in busy December times, we were able to get FP+'s for rides we wanted the day before. This is great because we didn't have to get to DHS at rope drop to get something for TSMM, we could get to the park at 3, for a 3:15 ride time! Yeah!

Relax...I think May is not a particularly busy time, and I think things will work out!

Bobbi