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I'm goin' to Disneyworld!

DD avatar
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And I didn't even have to go to the Superbowl first! mr. dd's got a convention to attend end of Jan. This means I will have to fly :eek: :eek:
Never been. Any tips? Advice? Will I like it? Should I stay home? God, how I wish it was in Vegas.

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DD avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#27
Ok, I'm sold. Will advise plan. :biggrin: Thanks everyone!
Paula avatar
Beach Fanatic
#28
Lucky, lucky you, DD. I've never been to Disneyworld (though I've been to Disneyland in Los angeles) but would love to go someday.
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SoWal ExpertAuthor
#29
Lucky, lucky you, DD. I've never been to Disneyworld (though I've been to Disneyland in Los angeles) but would love to go someday.

Thanks, dear. I must confess I'd rather go to SoWal or Vegas, but I keep saying I need to expand my horizons!! :biggrin:
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#30
Thanks, dear. I must confess I'd rather go to SoWal or Vegas, but I keep saying I need to expand my horizons!! :biggrin:

:clap_1: ...I am proud of you for flying!!! Maybe you will see it is not so bad, ;-), and will fly to SoWal next time!!!
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#31
Lucky, lucky you, DD. I've never been to Disneyworld (though I've been to Disneyland in Los angeles) but would love to go someday.


Paula- say it ain't so!!!!

All little girls (like us) need at least one trip to "the world".
InletBchDweller avatar
SoWal Insider
#32
DD yeah!! I am so excited for ya. We are going again this Sunday. I :wub: the Christmas decorations. :biggrin: Little IBD loves it as well. I'll call ya.
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SoWal ExpertAuthor
#33
DD yeah!! I am so excited for ya. We are going again this Sunday. I :wub: the Christmas decorations. :biggrin: Little IBD loves it as well. I'll call ya.

Please do!! Sorry I'm gonna miss the Christmas decorations though! Dammit!
DD avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#34
Ok....the time is drawing near. What clothes do I take? Is it gonna be warm? Are there sharks..:floor:
Seriously, I need help! You know, the practical, the down and dirty....help!
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#35
This will require coffee. I will think about this one in the morning.
DD avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#36
This will require coffee. I will think about this one in the morning.

ok...i'm counting on you. :biggrin:
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#37
ok...i'm counting on you. :biggrin:


uh oh.:shock:
DD avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#38
uh oh.:shock:

:biggrin:
TooFarTampa avatar
SoWal Insider
#39
End of January is a very good time to go. It's not freaking hot and if you go on a weekday it won't be hideously crowded, at least I don't think so.

We live down here and take Disney for granted. Therefore we are picky and spoiled. Hubby has a convention every year on the July 4 weekend and we get to stay at a very very nice Disney resort :clap_1: -- which is a GREAT way to go. But that time of year the parks are mobbed and, considering it's "The Happiest Place on Earth," it's awful hard to find any people in the parks who are actually happy. We have much more fun hanging at the resort.

But if you don't have kids in tow, the weather is nice and the crowds are manageable, you will have a GREAT time. I second the Epcot recommendation!
TooFarTampa avatar
SoWal Insider
#40
Oh, just figured out this is an old post. 6-10 day forecast for west-central Florida is highs of 68-70, lows in the low 50s, partly cloudy. Pretty nice. Just bring layers but make sure you bring short sleeves! I don't think I'd bother with anything more than a light jacket.
DD avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#41
End of January is a very good time to go. It's not freaking hot and if you go on a weekday it won't be hideously crowded, at least I don't think so.

We live down here and take Disney for granted. Therefore we are picky and spoiled. Hubby has a convention every year on the July 4 weekend and we get to stay at a very very nice Disney resort :clap_1: -- which is a GREAT way to go. But that time of year the parks are mobbed and, considering it's "The Happiest Place on Earth," it's awful hard to find any people in the parks who are actually happy. We have much more fun hanging at the resort.

But if you don't have kids in tow, the weather is nice and the crowds are manageable, you will have a GREAT time. I second the Epcot recommendation!

We're leaving Monday the 29th. It's mr dd's birthday too! We're staying at the Coronado Springs Resort. It's a business trip for him, so I will be alone most of the daytime. Will only be there for two full days, we return on Thurs. No kids.
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#42
All I remember is to avoid crowds, go left because most people go right.

We went in Feb/March one time and froze! But, we just bought our little babies sweatshirts with Mickey on them!
InletBchDweller avatar
SoWal Insider
#43
anyone going with ya ?????
Allifunn avatar
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#44
I lived in Orlando years ago, and Jan. can be iffy...but you can count on low crowds....:clap_1:
You may get lucky and have beautiful weather...even if it is 50 degrees...it is still better than 100 degrees and CROWDS!!!!
Enjoy it DD!!! Disney can be loads of funn!!!!! :wub: :wub:
DD avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#45
Oh, just figured out this is an old post. 6-10 day forecast for west-central Florida is highs of 68-70, lows in the low 50s, partly cloudy. Pretty nice. Just bring layers but make sure you bring short sleeves! I don't think I'd bother with anything more than a light jacket.

Thanks, TFT.

All I remember is to avoid crowds, go left because most people go right.

We went in Feb/March one time and froze! But, we just bought our little babies sweatshirts with Mickey on them!

Got it....left.

anyone going with ya ?????

just mr. dd....and YOU if you wanna! I tired to get Mango, but she said she'd rather go to SoWal...wtf?

I lived in Orlando years ago, and Jan. can be iffy...but you can count on low crowds....:clap_1:
You may get lucky and have beautiful weather...even if it is 50 degrees...it is still better than 100 degrees and CROWDS!!!!
Enjoy it DD!!! Disney can be loads of funn!!!!! :wub: :wub:

:wub: Thanks..another adventure I'm sure in the life of mr/mrs.dd. :D
Cork On the Ocean avatar
directionally challenged
#46
Hey DD, you goin? Give me the dates and I'll come over and go to Disney with you if Mr. DD's gonna be in meetings. Would be a blast :clap_1: It's only an hour and a half from where I am
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#47
:eek: ....Corky in Disneyworld!!!! YES!!! Do it Cork!
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#48
I could spend an entire day at Epcot. There is a horticulture exhibit/tour- it is inside the big golf ball. A good friend told me about it AFTER our last trip- and I could kick myself because it sounded so cool.

Go hungry- and eat something in every country. And talk to the employees in each country- how many opportunies do you get to speak to people form England, France, Canada, Morrocco, Mexico, Norway, Germany, and Italy on the same day? The ones we talked to are all young and enthousiastic.

If I could do Disney without kids, I would find a book that had a bunch of trivia in it - there are lots of little details in all the parks that are easily missed unless you know what you are looking for. Also hidden Mickeys. I would crawl around all day trying to find the obscure stuff.

Do not wear new shoes. Wear your old ones, even if they look awful.
Cork On the Ocean avatar
directionally challenged
#49
:eek: ....Corky in Disneyworld!!!! YES!!! Do it Cork!

I'd love to. Would be great to see her :wub:

I could spend an entire day at Epcot. There is a horticulture exhibit/tour- it is inside the big golf ball. A good friend told me about it AFTER our last trip- and I could kick myself because it sounded so cool.

Go hungry- and eat something in every country. And talk to the employees in each country- how many opportunies do you get to speak to people form England, France, Canada, Morrocco, Mexico, Norway, Germany, and Italy on the same day? The ones we talked to are all young and enthousiastic.

If I could do Disney without kids, I would find a book that had a bunch of trivia in it - there are lots of little details in all the parks that are easily missed unless you know what you are looking for. Also hidden Mickeys. I would crawl around all day trying to find the obscure stuff.

Do not wear new shoes. Wear your old ones, even if they look awful.

I LOVE epcot too. I think that was my first trip through Europe :floor: I was there in September but would love to go again. Soooo much to do and I love it. ActuallyI love all the theme parks so I'd be game for any of them and it would be great timing for a little get away. This wears on you day in and day out. :shock: PLAY is SOOOO important!
DD avatar
SoWal ExpertAuthor
#50
Hey DD, you goin? Give me the dates and I'll come over and go to Disney with you if Mr. DD's gonna be in meetings. Would be a blast :clap_1: It's only an hour and a half from where I am

:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: Will pm ya!! How funn would that be!!
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#51
DD - this sounds like a really funn trip. I hope you and corky get into lots of trouble!!!

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