Where are all the Louisiana WDW lovers? UPDATED 1ST POST WITH DATES!

[kmores]

We have only flown to WDW but we may drive for our next trip. Is it horrible? I have 2 kids (ages 6 and 2) and we are not great car riders!

we drove the first time - you "lose" two whole days from NO (12 hours) - I guess leaving 3am you might be able to get there in PM and have a good time....I would think you might be exhausted...we took the plane - non stop is like 1.5 hours (have to adjust ahead 1 hour for time change). we took a 3:30 flight from NO and got there 6:30 or so their time....last time we took a 6:30am (ok that was a BIT too early!) - we were worried because I forgot we can't get in the room until 3pm, but our room WAS ready when we got there at 10am! so we took a nap (we had been up excited the night before) then went to the parks. We make the plane for late in the last day so we can go to parks and have another half day. only problem is can't go back to the room after check out at 10..

 

[kmores]

My husband keeps trying to convince me that there are other places than Disney to vacation - really?

yeah - I would love to go somewhere else but DH and DD like to have their "itinerary" planned (no thanks to all the hard work mom puts in - they think ADRs just "happen!). They are both so easily bored and like constant activity...sigh!

 

[TerrytownGrl]

We have only flown to WDW but we may drive for our next trip. Is it horrible? I have 2 kids (ages 6 and 2) and we are not great car riders!

In the past we've flown before and driven too. Last June we drove from the NO area and took 2 days. Just because we like to take our time. Frankly, after the evacuation for Katrina, just the thought of 12 hours in a car gives me the heebie-jeebies.

So, we left on a Saturday about 8:00 am, arrived in Tallahassee in the early afternoon. The next morning it took about 4-4 1/2 hours from Tallahassee to Orlando. Not a bad drive at all.

 

[tinkwdw47]

Guys this will be our 1st time driving from N.O. so can you give me advice on what time of day to leave for DW and how long does it take? ?

Thanks
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Hi, We are from Cut Off Louisiana ...that is an hour south of N.O.....It takes us 12 hours...so should take ya'll 11...

 

[skipsmom]

We are driving from the Westbank and leaving on August 2nd and stoping along the way. In the past we just drove all the way though just around 10 hours.

 

[CAJUNWDWFAN]

I just got back from a trip to WDW June 16th to June 23rd for Star Wars Weekends.

I'm from Lafayette.

 

[TerrytownGrl]

I'm not sure where to post this - here or on the Transportation Board....

We're thinking of renting a minivan when we make our next WDW trip for Thanksgiving week.

Does anyone know which rental car company in the NO area might be least expensive. Or does anyone know where we might find legitimate codes, coupons or discounts? (I've checked mousesavers and rentalcarmama).

I've been looking online and it seems that to rent the same minivan at MCO is much cheaper than renting it from MSY. (in some cases, more than double the price.) If I can't find a better rate, we may reconsider flying.

Thanks to anyone who might have some helpful advice!

 

[jewjubean]

I'm not sure where to post this - here or on the Transportation Board....

We're thinking of renting a minivan when we make our next WDW trip for Thanksgiving week.

Does anyone know which rental car company in the NO area might be least expensive. Or does anyone know where we might find legitimate codes, coupons or discounts? (I've checked mousesavers and rentalcarmama).

I've been looking online and it seems that to rent the same minivan at MCO is much cheaper than renting it from MSY. (in some cases, more than double the price.) If I can't find a better rate, we may reconsider flying.

Thanks to anyone who might have some helpful advice!

Try checking out the rentals in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, you might have to pick it up a day ahead but it might save you some money.

 

[bentleygirl22]

hey everyone .. We are on the north shore !!
we are going Aug 30 - sept 7 at POP but we are leaving a day early on aug 29 and staying at a hotel outside of disney for one night ...

its good to see so many from LA here

 

[TerrytownGrl]

Try checking out the rentals in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, you might have to pick it up a day ahead but it might save you some money.

Thanks, jewjubean! I'll look into rentals in those areas to see if I can get a better rate! Also, we have Sam's cards. I believe they may have car rental coupons as well.

 

[sassysasha]

Cajunwdwfan, did yall drive? If so how long did it take.

 

[mickeystoontown]

Hey guys, Please read the first post again. I have attempted to update where everybody lives, where they will be staying and when they are traveling. Please post if anything has changed.

 

[TigerKat]

Booked our flight today, we'll be in WDW by 10AM on 11/8!!!!!

 

[TerrytownGrl]

Booked our flight today, we'll be in WDW by 10AM on 11/8!!!!!

Congrats on booking your flight! Did you book SW?

 

[TigerKat]

Congrats on booking your flight! Did you book SW?

Sure did!

 

[Pocahantas]

Hey guys, Please read the first post again. I have attempted to update where everybody lives, where they will be staying and when they are traveling. Please post if anything has changed.

Here is some updated info for me (since we have added a couple more trips to the agenda for next year ). Mardi Gras 2009 at CSR/BWV Feb 20 - 27, 2009. May 31 - June 6, 2009 at BCV. Thanksgiving 2009 November 19 - 26, 2009 probably at BCV.

 

[emilyjasonberry]

Hey everybody


We are in Morgan City LA. We are planning our first trip as a family in 2010. This will be the first trip for DW and our 2 DD currently 2 and 4. This will be my 4th trip over the past 30 years the last time I went was about 17 years ago so ALOT HAS CHANGED. I have been really excited about planning the trip reading Disboard everyday to look for tips and ideas while at the park, so thanks everybody

 

[disneygal2007]

Hi all,

My family and I live in West Monroe, La. Any more Louisiana WDW lovers out there?
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Okay guys, this thread has grown a good bit since I first started it. It would be great if some of us could actually meet each other while on vacation or at least look for the Louisiana Lime Green Mickey Heads in their resort windows. So, I have gone through the thread and made a list of who is staying where and on what dates.

Some posters didn't give dates or where they were staying. If you want to post this information, I'll go back and amend the original post.

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June 29, 2008

Hey Ya'll! It's been a while since I have been on the boards. I had quite a few things happen the last couple of months.

First, my daughter, who is in missionary college, was injured while on a mission trip. Her foot and ankle was caught in a metal door and she was cut pretty badly. Bad enough that even now, a month and a half later, the scab has just now come off. It was hard for her dad and I 'cause she is in Georgia and we are in Louisiana. I don't care that she is 21 years old.....she's still my baby.

Second, my boss and I had a falling out 'cause he let my health insurance lapse and, even though he withheld the money from my paycheck, didn't want to reimburse me. So, I found another paralegal job. More money. Less work. Less hours too!

Bad thing is, I had to start two days before we were supposed to go to WDW! We had to cancel our annual WDW vacation. I was sick to death and, in all honesty, I couldn't even read the Disboards. I just started back last week or so.

Good thing about the new job? He is known to pay for his staff's vacations as a bonus. I've known him for years so I have already told him that I WOULD be going to WDW next year....no matter what. I've also been laying a guilt trip on him about giving up my WDW vacation to go to work for him.

Now I'm feeling better so I'm going to update the list of Louisiana Disney World Lovers.

Thanks and here goes:

mickeystoontown (West Monroe): CBR / May 21, 2009 through May 30, 2009
gabbram (Kenner): January, 2010
chasenluke (Norco): CSR / December, 2008
ladysnowella (Mandeville)
princessT (Bossier City): July, 2008
irgaudin95 (St. Amant): May, 2009
smphbear (LaPlace): Cypress Pointe / May 31 to June 7, 2008
lilpixiebabe101 (Baton Rouge): September, 2008
accountingbabe08 (Thibodaux) :AKV / September, 2008
cruisingcamper: Beach Club / 9/6/08 to 9/13/08
disneygirl1972 (Mandeville)
disneydad78 (Pineville): Bonnett Creek / June 20 to 27, 2009
MsMarigny (New Orleans): CBR / 9/6/08 to 9/14/08
rie'smom (Thibodaux): 5/29/08
Mrskreamer (Marrero): Feb. 20 to 28, 2009
speedyf (Galliano): OKW / Halloween, 2009
TinkTiff: AKL 6/19/08
jondee (West Monroe): 8/4/08
alaina1085 (Gonzales): AKV / March, 2009
lucyannagirl (Rayville): Halloween, 2008
tina-la (Monroe): POP / 9/08
lilysmommy (Shreveport): Thanksgiving, 2008
mjrich73 (Shreveport): June, 2008
aliwas (Ruston): Poly / 8/9/08 to 8/17/08
bpr2002 (Baton Rouge): November, 2008
TigerKat (Terrytown): POFQ / 11/8/08 to 11/13/08
Terry36 (Terrytown): June, 2008
paparazzimama (French Settlement): POR / 9/11/08 to 9/16/08
jengonz1982 (Baton Rouge): February / May, 2009
triton20 (Denham Springs): 2009
braveteacher (Houma): SSR / February 21 to 27, 2009
trcckdarby (Sulphur): POR / 6/19/08 to 6/15/08
pocahantas (Lafayette): Mardi Gras, 2009
rushing (Lake Charles): Mardi Gras, 2009
coach81 (errebonne Parish): May, 2008
TishB (Denham Springs): AKL / 5/31/08 TO 6/11/08
BillyM (Westlake)
rafikifan (Haughton): June, 2008
mom-of-3-70737 (St. Amant/Gonzales): POR / 9/11/08 to 9/16/08
msmickminn (Denham Springs)
mommaluvsdis (Pickering): October, 2008
bigant61 (New Orleans): December, 2008 or January, 2009
ilovemythreec's (Bossier City): ASMo / Oct. 18 to 26, 2008
eglsmommy (Gonzales)
tinkwdw47 (Cut Off)
lovindiz (Denham Springs): November, 2008
florafauna (Kenner)
carmen1247 (Lafayette)
pingsrbest (Slidell)
cajunmommy (Prairieville): May, 2008
tigerchick (Baton Rouge): October, 2008
cfbarker (Lafayette): June, 2008
dismom0923: Christmas, 2008
tigertamm: May, 2008
hvnlyrn21 (Prairieville): Thanksgiving, 2008
monorailpurple&gold (Thibodaux): CBR / May 31 to June 9, 2008
dwmlaf (Lafayette): BCV / October 13 to 19, 2008
wano (Houma): July 30 to August 3, 2008
sharonlouisiana (Lafayette): June, 2008
sleepingbecca (Houma): POP / December 6 to 12, 1008
bam1004 (Lake Charles): June, 2008
kmores (Metairie): POP / Thanksgiving, 2008
snowwhite607: AKL / June, 2008
katiebug86 (Baton Rouge): POP / December 15 to 20, 2008
ssledoux (Baton Rouge area): September, 2008
terrytowngrl (Terrytown): POP / Thanksgiving, 2008
brandip22 (Watson area): May, 2010
landryfan: Mardi Gras 2010
sassysasha (Lafayette/B.Rouge area) July, 2008
cajunbaby1 (Benton): July 7 to 14, 2008
jewjubean (Lafayette): ASMo / September, 2008
geauxdisney (Baton Rouge): July 1 to 8, 2008
kelann7 (Marrero): Sept. 26 to 29, 2008
mytwinklestar: POFQ / July 13 to 19, 2008
norleanstink: CSR / December 7 to 12, 2008
mvmarcz (Lake Charles) ASMo / December 23 to 30, 2008
disneediva (New Orleans)
finally08: September 6 to 9, 2008
bentleygirl22 (North Shore): Pop / Aug. 30 to Sept. 7, 2008

disneygal2007 (Fort Polk) Pop/ Feb 23 2009 next trip

 

[TerrytownGrl]

Sure did!

I am still debating whether or not to book with SW. When the prices were released last week, I was hoping the fares for November would be cheaper !

So, I don't know if I should book now, or wait to see if the price falls. But I'm also worried that some flights might just fill up - seeing as we're travelling Thanksgiving week.

Oh well! I'll figure it out!

 

[TigerKat]

I am still debating whether or not to book with SW. When the prices were released last week, I was hoping the fares for November would be cheaper !

So, I don't know if I should book now, or wait to see if the price falls. But I'm also worried that some flights might just fill up - seeing as we're travelling Thanksgiving week.

Oh well! I'll figure it out!

In past years the price increased the longer we waited, especially for holiday travel.