so after about 12 years of trying to avoid it....

radbag · Post by **radbag** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:22 pm

...i'm making it to disney this year (shoot me in the head)

radbag · Post by **radbag** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:23 pm

i'll see y'all who are interested in meeting up for much needed alcohol the week of March 25th

DocZaius · Post by **DocZaius** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:30 pm

Disney is best enjoyed in small doses. I know it's a little different when you're coming from New York and therefore it's a much bigger trip, but my best Disney trips are when we go one weekend at a time - we do a park one day and then just laze around the resort the next before going home on the third day. It's just not worth it rushing to see everything.

I recommend staying on a Disney property that has transport to the parks. Don't have to worry about anything except catching the ferry/monorail that way.

Which parks are you going to and where will you be staying?

a1bion · Post by **a1bion** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:40 pm

Don't we have an inside contact with Disney?

DocZaius · Post by **DocZaius** » Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:50 pm

^ That might require her to show up here from time to time.

TheTodd · Post by **TheTodd** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:39 am

I'd certainly check out some other parks while you are down there if you have the time. Universal is a pretty nice park too.

G8RKyle · Post by **G8RKyle** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:26 am

Islands of Adventure has the best roller coasters down there.

radbag · Post by **radbag** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:37 am

[quote=DocZaius]Disney is best enjoyed in small doses. I know it's a little different when you're coming from New York and therefore it's a much bigger trip, but my best Disney trips are when we go one weekend at a time - we do a park one day and then just laze around the resort the next before going home on the third day. It's just not worth it rushing to see everything.

I recommend staying on a Disney property that has transport to the parks. Don't have to worry about anything except catching the ferry/monorail that way.

Which parks are you going to and where will you be staying?[/QUOTE]no fokking clue as to what we're doing...only that we're staying at the polynesian and where we're dining (i know about the dining because i hear you have to reserve well in advance)

radbag · Post by **radbag** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:39 am

[quote=TheTodd]I'd certainly check out some other parks while you are down there if you have the time. Universal is a pretty nice park too.[/QUOTE]
i would like to but i'm told by many (as doc added too) that trying to fit everything into a week won't do any of the parks any justice...so we're going to save universal for another time

radbag · Post by **radbag** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:41 am

[quote=G8RKyle]Islands of Adventure has the best roller coasters down there.[/QUOTE]
i'll check it out...the whole thing about getting on rides and fast-passing others is kinda overwhelming for me...it's like a friggin game plan...who want to game plan their vacation??

radbag · Post by **radbag** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:43 am

[quote=a1bion]Don't we have an inside contact with Disney?[/QUOTE]
i'm sure she'll have lots of advice but truth be told, i'm adviced-out...everyone has an opinion on things to do and i'm getting overwhelmed

definitely checking epcot for sure

DocZaius · Post by **DocZaius** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:58 am

[quote=radbag]no fokking clue as to what we're doing...only that we're staying at the polynesian and where we're dining (i know about the dining because i hear you have to reserve well in advance)[/QUOTE]

Highly recommend the Luau at the Polynesian. Of course, I haven't been to that since about 1987.

Helpful hint: reserve "character breakfasts" at some of the other resorts. Sure, your kids are old enough to think it's cornball, but it lets you see some of the other places to stay and breaks up the monotony a bit.

radbag · Post by **radbag** » Mon Jan 14, 2013 9:06 am

[quote=DocZaius]Highly recommend the Luau at the Polynesian. Of course, I haven't been to that since about 1987.

Helpful hint: reserve "character breakfasts" at some of the other resorts. Sure, your kids are old enough to think it's cornball, but it lets you see some of the other places to stay and breaks up the monotony a bit.[/QUOTE]the luau is booked already...thanks for the tip...

Tipmoose · Post by **Tipmoose** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 1:16 pm

Probably very basic and already taken care of...but...If you haven't already, get Disney's Magical Express from the airport. They'll check your bags straight through from NY to your room at the property. You won't have to pick them up. They'll just show up in your room.

radbag · Post by **radbag** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:37 am

hey tip! nice seeing you again!

yeah - that was offered as an option on the website that seemed to be a no brainer so we clicked the box and check it...the less you have to worry about, the better i guess...thanks!

UFGirlluvr · Post by **UFGirlluvr** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:03 pm

[quote=radbag]i'm sure she'll have lots of advice but truth be told, i'm adviced-out...everyone has an opinion on things to do and i'm getting overwhelmed

definitely checking epcot for sure[/QUOTE]

Katherine and I can find a babysitter, we all can go drink around the world.

Tipmoose · Post by **Tipmoose** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:00 pm

[quote=radbag]hey tip! nice seeing you again!

yeah - that was offered as an option on the website that seemed to be a no brainer so we clicked the box and check it...the less you have to worry about, the better i guess...thanks![/QUOTE]

Its nice to be back...Im in my last semester for a Masters in microbiology. Then comes the fun part of leaving Schwab after 15 years. Will be tough letting all the vacation accrual rates and 500 hrs of sick time go.

radbag · Post by **radbag** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:33 am

[quote=UFGirlluvr]Katherine and I can find a babysitter, we all can go drink around the world.[/QUOTE]who's Katherine?

Tipmoose · Post by **Tipmoose** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:34 pm

[quote=radbag]who's Katherine?[/QUOTE]

Katherine the Great??