We Be Trippin': The Great DIS-nee Road Trip

[DISgeeksfromDC]

Since we're about the business of road-tripping across North America, I thought you folks might appreciate the following quirky articles I found today on MSN:

*Food Capitals of America

*Taste of America: Food Museums

*10 Fun Factory Tours

*9 Oddball U.S. Museums

 

[Disneymommom]

Note: Itinerary revised to include BigThunderMtn (BTM), DSNY4ever, and disneyhockeymad and to remove Justin M. Also, calliaz and Disneyfalcon have switched order in the itinerary.


VIRTUAL ROAD-TRIP ITINERARY:

1 (a.) – DISgeeksfromDC (Gaithersburg, MD)
1 (b.) – Mr. DISgeeksfromDC (Gaithersburg, MD)
2 – HaunteMansionFan (Taunton, MA)
3 – 3guysandagal (Richmond Hill, Ontario, CA)
4 – Marshay (Ashburn, Virginia)
5 (a.) – Mrs. fleagle (Yorktown, VA)
5 (b.) – fleagle (Yorktown, VA)
6 – AnnDisneyFan (Charlotte, NC)
7 - BigThunderMtn (Atlanta, GA)
8 – JenniferAtl (Atlanta, GA)
9 – KigerKat (Atlanta, GA)
10 – madbrad76 (Florence, AL)
11 – Suz D (Bloomington, IN)
12 – tothesea (Oklahoma City, OK)
13 – spreadingpixiedust (Tyler, TX)
14 – catotigger (Bryan, TX)
15 – swwaake (Austin, TX)
16 – calliaz (Tempe, AZ)
17 – Disneyfalcon (Colorado Springs, CO)
18 – FirstTimeCaller (Freeland, WA)
19 – circusgirl (Seattle, WA)
20 (a.) - mrs autopia driver (Bremerton, WA)
20 (b.) - wotruba-disney/Mr. Autotopia (Bremerton, WA)
21 - DSNY4ever (Folsom, CA)
22 – CalDisneyFamily (California)
23 - Disneyland (Anaheim, CA)
24 - Miss Stitch (Leeds, England)
25 - disneyhockeymad (Kent, England)
26 - Disneyland Resort Paris

A few notes:

Post at your leisure. The "event" could last a few days (or weeks! ), since it's not scheduled for a specific time-slot. However, out of respect for others playing, it would be nice to check periodically to see where the DIS-nee Resort family is en route, so you don't bring the bus to a screeching halt (for too long)!

Make posts (about your tourist "pit-stops") as simple or elaborate as you'd like.

I had forgotten that Justin expressed an interest in joining us on our Road Trip. I've added him to the final itinerary, but -- if we don't hear back from him in the next day or so -- then maybe he can meet us somewhere en route!

Is it too late to join? I just found out about it. I'd love to be part of this but understand since it's past April 22nd. As Willie Nelson says, I want to be "On the Road Again!"

 

[Marshay]

Is it too late to join? I just found out about it. I'd love to be part of this but understand since it's past April 22nd. As Willie Nelson says, I want to be "On the Road Again!"

Hey, Mommom!! Did you see the stylin' motorhome that our Transportation Director hooked us up with?!! Maybe you guys can "borrow" that for your WDW trip.

Enjoy the ride -- we just got started -- spending some extra time in Toronto since it's so cool!!

 

[Mrs. Fleagle]

Hi Mr. Autopia,

We got a very nice phone message from you tonight! What a nice surprise! You are so thoughtful... Thank you so very much for thinking of us and calling! I'm very jealous you'll be at Disneyland....but at least you have your pins! I'm still working on finding you a special picture!

-Amy

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

Is it too late to join? I just found out about it. I'd love to be part of this but understand since it's past April 22nd. As Willie Nelson says, I want to be "On the Road Again!"

Welcome, Disneymommom! We'd love to have Louisiana represented! 'Hop on board!

Move over, folks! We're making room for another "Gutter Chick"!

(Just 'lemme know your hometown, and we'll add you to the "itinerary.")

 

[Mrs. Fleagle]

Hey DisGeeks,

I want to make sure I'm correct here...we're just going to WAVE to Justin in PA and then Marshay will post BEFORE she goes to Disney. I think her's will just be a one day trip. So, when she's done do I just start? I don't want to start too early.....will I know when it's my turn? I don't want to mess up your fun thread.....

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

Hey DisGeeks,

I want to make sure I'm correct here...we're just going to WAVE to Justin in PA and then Marshay will post BEFORE she goes to Disney. I think her's will just be a one day trip. So, when she's done do I just start? I don't want to start too early.....will I know when it's my turn? I don't want to mess up your fun thread.....

No worries!

'Sounds like you have a pretty good grasp of how things work. If I understand correctly, Marshay's Northern Virginia "tour" will be included in a single post. (Hey, Marshay: Please correct me if I'm wrong....) Regardless, she'll let you know when it's finished by saying that the bus is now rolling towards Yorktown!

'Hope this helps! Please feel free to PM me with questions!

 

[3guysandagal]

TORONTO

Part 3

Thanks for the calls to keep going!
As Justin CMO is too busy and the next stop is Marshay (who is leaving Friday) I will TRY to wrap it up tonight, if not by tomorrow morning.


Toronto City Hall

City Hall Links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_City_Hall


City Hall pics link
http://www.hanifworld.com/cityhall.htm
http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en&q=toronto city hall&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

The fountain is a skating rink in the winter, along with a large New Years Eve party.

The Eaton Centre (SHOPPING!)

"The Toronto Eaton Centre is a large shopping mall and office complex in downtown Toronto, Ontario Canada, named after the now-defunct Eaton's department store chain that once anchored it. In terms of the number of visitors, the shopping mall is Toronto's top tourist attraction. It is also the largest shopping mall in Eastern Canada and third-largest in Canada as a whole."
It has over 250 stores.

Eaton centre links
http://www.torontoeatoncentre.com/home/index.ch2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Eaton_Centre

St. Lawrence Market (Since 1803)

A long history to this, so hit the links if interested.

St. Lawrence Market links
http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Lawrence,_Toronto


The Toronto Zoo

"The Toronto Zoo is a zoo located in the north eastern part of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It opened in 1974 as the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo and is owned by the City of Toronto; the word 'Metropolitan' was dropped from its name when the cities of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto were merged to form the present-day City of Toronto. The zoo is located near the Rouge River. It is one of the day use areas of Rouge Park, one of Canada's largest urban natural environment parks, and is open every day except Christmas day.

Encompassing 287 hectares (710 acres), the Toronto Zoo is one of the largest in the world - the third largest. It is divided into six zoogeographic regions with numerous indoor pavilions and outdoor exhibits. The zoo is home to over 5,000 animals representing over 460 distinct species.

The Zoo is divided into six regions based on geographic location: Indo-Malaya, Africa, the Americas, Australasia, Eurasia and the Canadian Domain. Animals are displayed indoors in tropical pavilions and outdoors in naturalistic environments, with viewing at many levels. It also has a Kids Zoo, Waterside Theatre and a Splash Island. There are over 10 km (6 miles) of walking trails."

Toronto Zoo website
http://www.torontozoo.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Zoo

Parades

Toronto has many different parades throughout the year, some a little different than others (see Pride).
Some DISers may be interested.
There are also the usual other parades (St Pattys day, etc)

The Santa Claus Parade (since 1905)
http://www.thesantaclausparade.ca/menu.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Santa_Claus_Parade

Pride (Definately NOT Disney!!)
http://www.pridetoronto.com/
http://www.holoweb.net/~liam/pictures/2006/06-pride-toronto/

Caribana
http://www.caribana.com/

Limited time tonight to get it in at a decent (yeah right) hour.
DW needed the puter for business earlier and I had to wait...Can you believe that?
Put the whole road trip on hold...Well I never...

PS...We did hear about the tornadoes up here, glad to hear all is well with DISfamily members!!!

 

[3guysandagal]

Is it too late to join? I just found out about it. I'd love to be part of this but understand since it's past April 22nd. As Willie Nelson says, I want to be "On the Road Again!"

Welcome Disneymommom!

i have to comment on your post count. WOW!!
You have averaged about 29 posts per day!!!

 

[Mrs. Fleagle]

3Guys...

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This is the bar.





You've set it way too high.....i'll never reach it.

Your trip has been amazing..truly beautiful! Good stuff my friend!

 

[Circusgirl]

Great touring of Toronto! Thanks for providing an extended visit.

 

[3guysandagal]

3Guys...

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This is the bar.





You've set it way too high.....i'll never reach it.

Your trip has been amazing..truly beautiful! Good stuff my friend!

Thanks Mrs F and CircusGirl!!
I really look forward to sitting down and putting it all together each night, or when ever the time arises.
As I stated before, thanks notepad and Ctrl-C/Ctrl-V!!!

Have you seen TOOTHesea's new avatar?
Went back a few pages and it changed as I was surfing.

 

[BigThunderMtn]

Toronto looks really cool, a great mix of old and modern, and lots of beautiful architecture.

BTM - Have just voted on your bag design and will try to remember to vote once a day. Good luck. If you do get your design onto a bag, will someone bring one over when you come to the UK, I doubt I will be able to get hold of one here.

Hope we do manage to get the RV near to a B&J. I could really do with some, in fact I am nearly drooling now

Thank you so much. Please pass it along to friends and family. The leader is up to 25,000+ votes.

 

[Marshay]

3Guys...

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This is the bar.





You've set it way too high.....i'll never reach it.

Your trip has been amazing..truly beautiful! Good stuff my friend!

Yes, 3Guys -- you are amazing!!! If you need 2 more days, that's fine with me. I just want to be able to POST on Friday.

Mrs. Fleagle -- no worries on the high bar...when it comes to my turn, I will trip over it, knock it to the ground and then crawl over it (This is not to say I'm not interested...just a bit busy doing my crafts and did I tell you I still haven't even begun to pack!!)

 

[tothesea]

Hey 3guys!!! You've really taken us on an outstanding trip! All the sites, and the gardens! I'd love to go to the Tulip festival! Thank you for all the time you've spent on it! I do hope you are enjoying it too, eh?

Seriously, well done!

 

[catotigger]

Hey 3guys!!! You've really taken us on an outstanding trip! All the sites, and the gardens! I'd love to go to the Tulip festival! Thank you for all the time you've spent on it! I do hope you are enjoying it too, eh?

Seriously, well done!

I heartily concur! What an amazing place, and you did a wonderful job sharing it with us.

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

Welcome Disneymommom!

i have to comment on your post count. WOW!!
You have averaged about 29 posts per day!!!

That's seriously impressive, eh??

(When in Canada... )

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

Hey, Mommom!! Did you see the stylin' motorhome that our Transportation Director hooked us up with?!! Maybe you guys can "borrow" that for your WDW trip.

Words cannot adequately describe the wonder vehicle 3guys has chosen for our cross-country trip...

Come on in and check out the place!

Just a second while we unpack...

Now that that is done...

This is the Living room...

Bedroom 1...

bedroom 2

And the Bathroom...

And, HMFan has hand-picked the aircraft that will carry us across the Atlantic (pending approval from the DIS-nee Resort's Director of Transportation, of course! ).

Does anyone know how to fly? We could all pile into a tricked out 747.

Not bad, eh?

 

[HauntedMansionFan]

Yep.... it is settled then.... must visit Toronto.

 

[disneyhockeymad]

And, HMFan has hand-picked the aircraft that will carry us across the Atlantic (pending approval from the DIS-nee Resort's Director of Transportation, of course! ).

I'm liking that!!