We're Baaaaack!! **The WLV's groupies & Trivia Thread chapter 3

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hey Groupies, our vacation in Sept. is over Labor Day and I have never been there then. Have any of you and if so how is Labor Day itself? Should we avoid any or all of the parks that day?

 

[claire_ont]

Joe,
Loved the photos and trip report from last Oct. Your little girl is absolutely adorable. Just a warning - one day she will start to drive, so we will save you a seat and a drink at the fireplace. General consensous is that this will happen over night - one day they are five, the next fifteen and then mere moments latter you will be teaching them to drive.

Claire

 

[claire_ont]

Groupie Birthdays!!!

12/29 Mine for the list.

You can add mine to the list for 01/25.

Claire

 

[WDWRR_ENGINEER]

Joe,
Loved the photos and trip report from last Oct. Your little girl is absolutely adorable. Just a warning - one day she will start to drive, so we will save you a seat and a drink at the fireplace. General consensous is that this will happen over night - one day they are five, the next fifteen and then mere moments latter you will be teaching them to drive.

Claire

Yes they don't stay princess very long...

Ok got to page 90 but can't see strait anymore must get sleep.

Night night.

Joe

 

[eliza61]

Hey Groupies, our vacation in Sept. is over Labor Day and I have never been there then. Have any of you and if so how is Labor Day itself? Should we avoid any or all of the parks that day?

Hey DIL,

We generally go the last week in August to Labor day. Labor day itself does tend to be crowded. We don't avoid the parks we just make it a very laid back day. The last time we went that week was 2007, we toured Epcot. Soarin had ridiculously long wait times so we did the fast pass.
Actually we had a great time and I think it goes back to being a dvc member (where you know you'll be back). We had a great time literally watching people frantically run and I do mean frantically between Test track, mission space and Soarin. We spent a lot of time meandering through world show case, which I love. The week before is great. We averaged 20-30 minute wait times.

DANGER ***WILL ROBINSON*** DANGER

As you might expect from Florida, it will be Africa Hot. I mean "hey, who turned up the thermostat to hell" hot. Water parks and pool time is a must.

 

[horselover]

As you might expect from Florida, it will be Africa Hot. I mean "hey, who turned up the thermostat to hell" hot. Water parks and pool time is a must.

That is why I never have & never will go in the summer. We went once at the very beginning of June & that was plenty hot enough for me! I felt like the Wicked Witch. "I'm melting, melting!"

 

[DiznyDi]

Hey Groupies, our vacation in Sept. is over Labor Day and I have never been there then. Have any of you and if so how is Labor Day itself? Should we avoid any or all of the parks that day?

We only did September once... and that was enough for me. Arriving on the 4th with departure on the 12th. There were virtually no crowds in the parks and wait time on nearly all attractions was minimal. No need for fastpasses. However the humidity was horrendous. Our daughter has cystic fibrosis - a chronic lung disease - and this simply was too much for her lungs to handle.
Eliza is right, it will be hot. The heat I can tolerate, but the humidity will take it's toll. Plan pool time for your afternoons.

Joe Joe Joe!
Mickey's Back! I lost my Mickey desktop countdown when my computer crashed. Member Services couldn't help. I put a plea out to my Groupie friends, many responded with alternatives... but it just wasn't the one I wanted. Well, he is now back on my desktop and counting away - 22 days if all goes well.

...Still snow in Ohio...
Di

 

[wildernessDad]

Hey Groupies, our vacation in Sept. is over Labor Day and I have never been there then. Have any of you and if so how is Labor Day itself? Should we avoid any or all of the parks that day?

Labor day is crowded, so we didn't do much that day in the parks. But after that, the crowds drop off dramatically. That is the good part. The bad part is that it's hotter than Hades' head!

Be aware that some attractions may close in September for maintenance.

 

[blossomz]

Hello my dear groupie friends..I have been unable to check in for awhile.
I am sad to tell you that my mom lost her very long and difficult battle with alzheimers disease on Sunday. It has been a tough time, but I am comforted in knowing that she is now at peace and hopefully with my Dad. He passed a year ago in December of what i call a broken heart. He loved my mom so very much he could not stand to see what was happening to her. So now they are together. I know it is strange, but my groupie friends are just as important to me as my other friends!

 

[horselover]

Blossomz - I'm so very sorry for your loss.

 

[Dillon]

We only did September once... and that was enough for me.

And now for the rest of the story . . . .

Due to the high heat and humidity, DiznyDi, along with DH, DD, & DS opted for the DVC tour to take advantage of the air conditioning. We had checked out of our room and had no real place to hang until the ME picked us up later in the day.

Neadless to say, the rest is history. We were DVC members within the next few weeks. So if it wasn't for the heat, there would have been no DVC for us.

Steve Tinn (DVC Guide) did a great job of turning our heads, we received our $100 Gift certificate, a ride in the limo to Epcot, and the ice cream at the end didn't hurt either!

PS - I think our addonitis is a result of a rash we got from the high heat & humidity. I now keep powder in my OL.

 

[bobbiwoz]

blossomz, I teared up when I read about the love of your dad for your mom. I wish you comfort during this time.
Bobbi

 

[DaveH]

blossomz, we are sorry for your loss. What a great love your parents had.

 

[Muushka]

Blossomz, I PM'd you but wanted to also say that the love that your parents had must have been very special, and now they are together.
When one Groupie hurts, we all hurt.

 

[cheer4bison]

Blossomz,

So sorry to hear about your loss. I hope the many wonderful memories you no doubt have of your parents will be of comfort to you at this very difficult time. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Jill

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Joe,
Loved the photos and trip report from last Oct. Your little girl is absolutely adorable. Just a warning - one day she will start to drive, so we will save you a seat and a drink at the fireplace. General consensous is that this will happen over night - one day they are five, the next fifteen and then mere moments latter you will be teaching them to drive.

Claire

Oh that is so true!!!! I always lament that DD can't do the BBB cause she is too old!

Hey DIL,

We generally go the last week in August to Labor day. Labor day itself does tend to be crowded. We don't avoid the parks we just make it a very laid back day. The last time we went that week was 2007, we toured Epcot. Soarin had ridiculously long wait times so we did the fast pass.
Actually we had a great time and I think it goes back to being a dvc member (where you know you'll be back). We had a great time literally watching people frantically run and I do mean frantically between Test track, mission space and Soarin. We spent a lot of time meandering through world show case, which I love. The week before is great. We averaged 20-30 minute wait times.

DANGER ***WILL ROBINSON*** DANGER

As you might expect from Florida, it will be Africa Hot. I mean "hey, who turned up the thermostat to hell" hot. Water parks and pool time is a must.

We went in August in a few years back and I remember how bad it was. If wasn't for the great deal we got we wouldn't be going at this time. We will just have to have the attitude of being laid back and not trying to rush around.

Thanks for all the advice everyone!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Hello my dear groupie friends..I have been unable to check in for awhile.
I am sad to tell you that my mom lost her very long and difficult battle with alzheimers disease on Sunday. It has been a tough time, but I am comforted in knowing that she is now at peace and hopefully with my Dad. He passed a year ago in December of what i call a broken heart. He loved my mom so very much he could not stand to see what was happening to her. So now they are together. I know it is strange, but my groupie friends are just as important to me as my other friends!

Blossomz I am so sorry. I am sitting here at work tearing up for you. I hope that the knowledge of the love your parents had for each other brings you comfort. I am sure they had a wonderful reunion.

 

[LVSWL]

Blossomz, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I know that it is so hard to lose someone that you love, and especially to watch them go through such a vicious disease. I know in my case the grieving started long before my loved one was gone.
Just checking in from room #4507 at the villas. We arrived on Saturday. Ben at the front desk was wonderful and "blocked" our room, even though it was not ready yet. He was from Raleigh and went to a local high school so he talked with our DSs and met our request perfectly..upper floor and water view.(will post pics later) He made a HUGE fuss over our friend who is celebrating her first visit and birthday here, gave her a button and had the whole front desk staff sing to her. Our villa is in perfect shape, received our full cleaning yesterday, right on time. My friend, Lisa has had numerous "perks" for her birthday button, which have thrilled her. She is thrilled just with all of the "Happy Birthday, Lisa". She got to "open" the Lion King show at AK, by sprinkling pixie dust, and then sit on the front row, that was really cool. Today, I have mommy duty. My DS14 is in the bed with the dreaded virus. Yesterday DH was with him. His fever is less today, but he still feels like crud. Hopefully he will feel better tomorrow. The rest of the crew is off to MK and the Plaza. Tonight is Cali Grill, which I will try to make. Oh, Muushka and JimmyTammy, Ranger Stan says "hi" and gives big hugs. I saw him right as I came in the building on our first day and introduced myself and mentioned you. He just lit up!! I went back later with the family and got a pic, so I'll post that later too.( I am computer challenged ) He is such a sweetie! JimmyTammy..he specifically mentioned that he knew that you would be back soon
Off to check on DS temp..

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Blossomz, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I know that it is so hard to lose someone that you love, and especially to watch them go through such a vicious disease. I know in my case the grieving started long before my loved one was gone.
Just checking in from room #4507 at the villas. We arrived on Saturday. Ben at the front desk was wonderful and "blocked" our room, even though it was not ready yet. He was from Raleigh and went to a local high school so he talked with our DSs and met our request perfectly..upper floor and water view.(will post pics later) He made a HUGE fuss over our friend who is celebrating her first visit and birthday here, gave her a button and had the whole front desk staff sing to her. Our villa is in perfect shape, received our full cleaning yesterday, right on time. My friend, Lisa has had numerous "perks" for her birthday button, which have thrilled her. She is thrilled just with all of the "Happy Birthday, Lisa". She got to "open" the Lion King show at AK, by sprinkling pixie dust, and then sit on the front row, that was really cool. Today, I have mommy duty. My DS14 is in the bed with the dreaded virus. Yesterday DH was with him. His fever is less today, but he still feels like crud. Hopefully he will feel better tomorrow. The rest of the crew is off to MK and the Plaza. Tonight is Cali Grill, which I will try to make. Oh, Muushka and JimmyTammy, Ranger Stan says "hi" and gives big hugs. I saw him right as I came in the building on our first day and introduced myself and mentioned you. He just lit up!! I went back later with the family and got a pic, so I'll post that later too.( I am computer challenged ) He is such a sweetie! JimmyTammy..he specifically mentioned that he knew that you would be back soon
Off to check on DS temp..

Oh I hope your son feels better soon! How awful to be sick on vacation. Poor kid.

 

[blossomz]

Thank you all for your kind thoughts. It is so great to read about people who are down at Disney. I can truly hardly wait now for my trip to come! Congrats on those that recently became DVC members...WELCOME HOME! You guys are the best!