What would you do?

[BCV23]

I voted for option three but I think I would flip your CSR and AKL days. That way you can anticipate going to your favorite first, do the parks, chill at Marco Island and then chill even more at AKL.

 

[WDisneyMom]

Option #3 for sure!! Sounds perfect...disney, relax, disney...ahhh!

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

And I expect a full unbiased report from you when you get back.

Ask and you shall receive - watch for it the end of January.

Have a great time tonight!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Skip WDW all together and spend all your time at Marco.

 

[Singinglizzie]

HI Katmark!!! I also voted for option 3. I did a split stay last trip involving AKL and it worked out really well -so even though you said you would prefer not to do a split stay - it could work for you too. I also like the idea that you could check in to AKL and take full advantage by just hanging at the resort. It's a beautiful resort. I thought we had spent a half hour looking at the animals, and it turned out to be more like 2.5 hours - amazing how the time just flew. Plus I know you always rent or have a car, so you could go out to US for dinner or do your other non-disney dinning while at AKL, then Marco, then go home to CSR and enjoy the parks then. Whatever you decide I hope you have a great trip!

 

[KatMark]

Skip WDW all together and spend all your time at Marco.

Unfortunately, that's not an option at all. First, neither one of us could stand being in the area and not going to Florida, and I personally would go absolutely OUT OF MY MIND spending 12 days in Marco Island. I like to relax, but after a while I need to be doing something, and as much as I love Marco, there's not a whole lot to do there.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Unfortunately, that's not an option at all. First, neither one of us could stand being in the area and not going to Florida, and I personally would go absolutely OUT OF MY MIND spending 12 days in Marco Island. I like to relax, but after a while I need to be doing something, and as much as I love Marco, there's not a whole lot to do there.

I'm with you on this one Kathy. I don't think I could visit anywhere in the State of Florida and NOT go to Disney.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

I'm with you on this one Kathy. I don't think I could visit anywhere in the State of Florida and NOT go to Disney.

How is it going Kathy? Any decisions made as of yet? Hope you had a good weekend.

Ginny

 

[mickeystoontown]

How is it going Kathy? Any decisions made as of yet? Hope you had a good weekend.

Ginny

I was just wondering about Kathy myself. I haven't seen her post much lately.

 

[aaaateamsgrandma]

I was just wondering about Kathy myself. I haven't seen her post much lately.

I hope whatever it is that keeps her away from us it is something fun.

 

[tlrotzoll]

Tough one, Kathy! What a great choice to have though. As much as I love CSR, I too, would love to try AKL. Go for it & enjoy!!! You made have put it down, but I don't remember. When are you going?

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

I've been wondering too if you have made a decison yet?

 

[KatMark]

I'm with you on this one Kathy. I don't think I could visit anywhere in the State of Florida and NOT go to Disney.

How is it going Kathy? Any decisions made as of yet? Hope you had a good weekend.

Ginny

I was just wondering about Kathy myself. I haven't seen her post much lately.

I hope whatever it is that keeps her away from us it is something fun.

Tough one, Kathy! What a great choice to have though. As much as I love CSR, I too, would love to try AKL. Go for it & enjoy!!! You made have put it down, but I don't remember. When are you going?

I've been wondering too if you have made a decison yet?

Ginny, Lisa, tlrotzoll and StitchandPooh'sMom; sorry I've been on only off and on. Mark (hubby) is in a lot of pain and I've not been sleeping at night because he can't sleep; Markie (son) was home for the weekend with his girlfriend (she drove her car because he has a cast on his driving foot) and while they were hair, someone rearended his car which was parked in front of his house at school...and hit it hard enough that they had to tow it because it was sticking out in the middle of the street; we're waiting for the information from the police now that Mark is back at school to see if they caught the guy, insurance, how bad the car is, etc. If the car is totaled, not sure what we will do or the insurance company. He HAS to have a car and if we have to pay for a new "used" one, there won't be a trip next year.

Right now, the plan is to leave September 17 and stay at the AKL for three nights and NOT go to the parks; then go to Marco Island for five nights and then CSR for five nights and go to the parks.

 

[that's nice]

Mark (hubby) is in a lot of pain and I've not been sleeping at night because he can't sleep; Markie (son) was home for the weekend with his girlfriend (she drove her car because he has a cast on his driving foot) and while they were hair, someone rearended his car which was parked in front of his house at school...and hit it hard enough that they had to tow it because it was sticking out in the middle of the street; we're waiting for the information from the police now that Mark is back at school to see if they caught the guy, insurance, how bad the car is, etc. If the car is totaled, not sure what we will do or the insurance company. He HAS to have a car and if we have to pay for a new "used" one, there won't be a trip next year.

Right now, the plan is to leave September 17 and stay at the AKL for three nights and NOT go to the parks; then go to Marco Island for five nights and then CSR for five nights and go to the parks.

Wow Kat... I'm sorry to hear about your son's car. That is horrible. At least your son or g/f wasn't in the car or hurt. I think if no one is found your son's insurance will reimburse him for the book value. I hope they catch who did this.

EDIT::: I hope Mark is feeling better as well.

 

[KatMark]

Wow Kat... I'm sorry to hear about your son's car. That is horrible. At least your son or g/f wasn't in the car or hurt. I think if no one is found your son's insurance will reimburse him for the book value. I hope they catch who did this.

EDIT::: I hope Mark is feeling better as well.

Thanks, Tim. I just talked to Markie. They did find the person who hit him and they are sending info to my son (he'll have it tomorrow) and then we'll start working on all the paperwork, insurance companies, etc. It is a 1992 Jeep...it was just something for him to have at school for his observations at the grade school for his classes and work, etc., and he has to have a car for that and then student teaching. Just when things seem to be taking a turn in the right direction, something else comes up.

Big Mark is in a lot of pain. It's in his neck and into his shoulder and his arm. We hope to have answers on Friday.

So what do you think of our decision on the trip (assuming we go)?

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

Thanks, Tim. I just talked to Markie. They did find the person who hit him and they are sending info to my son (he'll have it tomorrow) and then we'll start working on all the paperwork, insurance companies, etc. It is a 1992 Jeep...it was just something for him to have at school for his observations at the grade school for his classes and work, etc., and he has to have a car for that and then student teaching. Just when things seem to be taking a turn in the right direction, something else comes up.

Big Mark is in a lot of pain. It's in his neck and into his shoulder and his arm. We hope to have answers on Friday.

So what do you think of our decision on the trip (assuming we go)?

Kathy,

I'm so sorry about Mark - I hope he gets some answers on Friday. Sorry about Markie's car, but I'm glad they know who did it. Hopefully that will all be sorted out easily for him.

I think your plan looks great - wish I could go too!

Mary

 

[that's nice]

I think your plans are awesome!!!! I think you will love doing it this way! Now take me with you! LOL

 

[KatMark]

Kathy,

I'm so sorry about Mark - I hope he gets some answers on Friday. Sorry about Markie's car, but I'm glad they know who did it. Hopefully that will all be sorted out easily for him.

I think your plan looks great - wish I could go too!

Mary

Thanks, Mary. Two weeks of pain is more than enough and I insisted he finally go for an MRI (plus I'd like to get some sleep).

I think your plans are awesome!!!! I think you will love doing it this way! Now take me with you! LOL

Tim, only if I get to go with you, Mel and Juliana in March.

 

[longing2Batdisney]

Kathy, sorry to hear that Mark is not feeling well...I hope he is feeling better soon and it is not too serious! also, sorry to hear about Markie's car; but, I am happy they found the person responsible!! I hope he is able to find something to get him around and reliable!

Oh! and I really like your plans (although, I don't know if I could be there for THREE days and not go to at least one park )but I love that ya'll are doing the split trip into three...great way to go!!

 

[MickeyNicki]

Unfortunately, that's not an option at all. First, neither one of us could stand being in the area and not going to Florida, and I personally would go absolutely OUT OF MY MIND spending 12 days in Marco Island. I like to relax, but after a while I need to be doing something, and as much as I love Marco, there's not a whole lot to do there.

Hey I live on Marco and I go out of my mind with boredom! Why do you think we go to Disney so much?

Mark (hubby) is in a lot of pain and I've not been sleeping at night because he can't sleep; Markie (son) was home for the weekend with his girlfriend (she drove her car because he has a cast on his driving foot) and while they were hair, someone rearended his car which was parked in front of his house at school...and hit it hard enough that they had to tow it because it was sticking out in the middle of the street; we're waiting for the information from the police now that Mark is back at school to see if they caught the guy, insurance, how bad the car is, etc. If the car is totaled, not sure what we will do or the insurance company. He HAS to have a car and if we have to pay for a new "used" one, there won't be a trip next year.

Oh my goodness! First you have to tell Mark to go to the Dr. and get a CAT scan and an MRI, get a first, second and third opinion....Todd went through this for an entire year, took him to every specialist, Dr, therapist under the sun...meds after meds and nothing worked, the tests showed nothing wrong and yet the boy was in pain from his neck, shoulder, arm and back...made my life miserable because I couldnt fix him. Then I took him to a pain management Dr and they gave him and epidural and it worked! So he had minor back surgery to burn the end of the nerves and miraculously the pain is gone!

That is terrible about the car but at least no one was in it and no one got hurt!

Right now, the plan is to leave September 17 and stay at the AKL for three nights and NOT go to the parks; then go to Marco Island for five nights and then CSR for five nights and go to the parks.

Yay that is the plan that I like the best! When we do a split say I like to end the stay at a favorite resort so I am not disappointed

I just talked to Markie. They did find the person who hit him and they are sending info to my son (he'll have it tomorrow) and then we'll start working on all the paperwork, insurance companies, etc. It is a 1992 Jeep...it was just something for him to have at school for his observations at the grade school for his classes and work, etc., and he has to have a car for that and then student teaching. Just when things seem to be taking a turn in the right direction, something else comes up.

Big Mark is in a lot of pain. It's in his neck and into his shoulder and his arm. We hope to have answers on Friday.

So what do you think of our decision on the trip (assuming we go)?

Thats great that they found the guy...maybe this will total out the car and Markie can get a new one?

You better email me about Mark on Friday...I know what its like to not get any sleep cuz your man is in pain...but now that mine is not in pain anymore my reason for lack of sleep is his SNORING!

When stuff like this happens you have got to email me! The Disboards doesnt always email me when a link I am subscribed to updates me via email with the new posts!