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Post by tractor on Feb 13, 2021 9:27:55 GMT -5
Here I come. I’ve tried so hard to stay away from the mouse, but I just can’t. My wife turns 50 this year, and her birthday falls on spring break week.
I decided to book a trip and will surprise her with it next weekend. We will both be vaccinated by then, are generally in good health. It has been two years since we were there, it’s time.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Feb 13, 2021 11:31:19 GMT -5
Oh, sweet. Hey, just steer clear of the loonies still flying their Trump flags and you'll be fine.
I am on the SE side; you didn't mention your precise destination. PM me if it anywhere Indian River County south.
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Post by justme on Feb 13, 2021 11:36:45 GMT -5
They still had reservations for the parks this close out? Kinda surprised at that!
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Post by tractor on Feb 13, 2021 12:05:53 GMT -5
They still had reservations for the parks this close out? Kinda surprised at that! I’m going to make them soon. Now that they have the park hopper option, I’m going back. |
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Post by tractor on Feb 13, 2021 12:06:50 GMT -5
Oh, sweet. Hey, just steer clear of the loonies still flying their Trump flags and you'll be fine.
I am on the SE side; you didn't mention your precise destination. PM me if it anywhere Indian River County south.
I thought my clue was enough, but I have a mouse addiction so I will be in Orlando with a quick trip to Lakeland to see my mom. |
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Post by swamp on Feb 13, 2021 12:07:32 GMT -5
Here I come. I’ve tried so hard to stay away from the mouse, but I just can’t. My wife turns 50 this year, and her birthday falls on spring break week. I decided to book a trip and will surprise her with it next weekend. We will both be vaccinated by then, are generally in good health. It has been two years since we were there, it’s time. I’m so jealous. |
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Post by Tennesseer on Feb 13, 2021 12:09:08 GMT -5
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Post by justme on Feb 13, 2021 12:18:20 GMT -5
They still had reservations for the parks this close out? Kinda surprised at that! I’m going to make them soon. Now that they have the park hopper option, I’m going back. I got rid of my passes before they brought that back - don't know anyone who has used it yet. We usually didn't use it anyways since we were usually in the parks for 4 hours or less lol. It's better to go to the smaller parks on the weekdays and leave epcot and ak for the weekends |
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Post by stillmovingforward on Feb 13, 2021 12:30:34 GMT -5
What a great present! I'll admit, i'm a mouse whore. Love those parks!
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Post by wvugurl26 on Feb 13, 2021 12:52:24 GMT -5
We could have hopped in January but we didn't. We did book an extra day at Epcot at the last minute because wait times were stupid low and we could walk over from our room at Boardwalk. I haven't looked at the reservation calendar lately. Mask usage is better there than the local Walmart or Lowe's.
My stupid weather channel app keeps flipping back to Orlando and reminding me it's 80 and sunny there while I'm freezing.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Feb 13, 2021 15:18:28 GMT -5
Oh, sweet. Hey, just steer clear of the loonies still flying their Trump flags and you'll be fine.
I am on the SE side; you didn't mention your precise destination. PM me if it anywhere Indian River County south.
I thought my clue was enough, but I have a mouse addiction so I will be in Orlando with a quick trip to Lakeland to see my mom. I have family in Orlando. Been to Lakeland for the Senior Games. I do head up that way to see the family and occasionally to race. Ya never know...could be a Tractor and his Missus in my future. |
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Post by justme on Feb 14, 2021 21:31:14 GMT -5
I thought my clue was enough, but I have a mouse addiction so I will be in Orlando with a quick trip to Lakeland to see my mom. I have family in Orlando. Been to Lakeland for the Senior Games. I do head up that way to see the family and occasionally to race. Ya never know...could be a Tractor and his Missus in my future.  Don't mind me, just over here laughing that Lakeland is the spot for Senior Games. |
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Post by countrygirl2 on Feb 14, 2021 23:06:29 GMT -5
I've been to the mouse a lot and yep Lakeland too and other places there.
Been looking at places down there again, hubs blows hot and cold, jeez.
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Post by tractor on Feb 15, 2021 14:41:13 GMT -5
I have family in Orlando. Been to Lakeland for the Senior Games. I do head up that way to see the family and occasionally to race. Ya never know...could be a Tractor and his Missus in my future. Don't mind me, just over here laughing that Lakeland is the spot for Senior Games. My moms husband loves the senior games, looks forward to them every year. Not much else for a 87 year old to do... |
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Post by justme on Feb 15, 2021 14:44:39 GMT -5
Don't mind me, just over here laughing that Lakeland is the spot for Senior Games. My moms husband loves the senior games, looks forward to them every year. Not much else for a 87 year old to do... I'm just going to love pointing it out to the next time I talk to my parents. Ask em if I'll see them there this year. Plus it's like the greatest comeback to why I hate growing up there lol. |
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Feb 20, 2021 18:34:51 GMT -5
Don't mind me, just over here laughing that Lakeland is the spot for Senior Games. My moms husband loves the senior games, looks forward to them every year. Not much else for a 87 year old to do... It was laughable...except for those pickleball players. Those people are nuts. They scare me. This year's games have been postponed to May, 2022. Still set for Fort Lauderdale, which is nice for me. It's a lot of driving, but no real need for a hotel.
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Post by tractor on Feb 21, 2021 10:35:25 GMT -5
I revealed my plans to my wife this weekend, she was very surprised and excited. Now we just have to wait for March to get over with, but having something to look forward to will help it fly by.
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Post by toomuchreality on Feb 21, 2021 15:26:24 GMT -5
I revealed my plans to my wife this weekend, she was very surprised and excited. Now we just have to wait for March to get over with, but having something to look forward to will help it fly by. Hope you have lots of fun! You should get some ears, so you can relive your good times when you get down, for some reason. 🐭 I can see the headlines now... Tractor Seen Dancing in the Street ! |
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Post by tractor on Feb 22, 2021 10:38:35 GMT -5
I revealed my plans to my wife this weekend, she was very surprised and excited. Now we just have to wait for March to get over with, but having something to look forward to will help it fly by. Hope you have lots of fun! You should get some ears, so you can relive your good times when you get down, for some reason. 🐭 I can see the headlines now... Tractor Seen Dancing in the Street ! You forgot “neked with mouse ears on” |
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Post by Tennesseer on Feb 22, 2021 11:21:15 GMT -5
Replace a couple members of the Black-ish TV family with Tractor and his wife and it's a good day at Disneyworld.
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Post by saveinla on Feb 24, 2021 0:37:42 GMT -5
I love that episode
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Post by moneynerd on Feb 25, 2021 20:10:37 GMT -5
I just got back from my first trip to Disney. We went to Epcot yesterday. The longest we waited in line was about 20 minutes. We were in line when the park opened at 11, and by 4 we had ridden every ride. I agree with another poster on mask compliance- it was excellent. There were frequent announcements reminding you that "masks must be worn covering the nose and mouth unless you are eating and drinking while stationary. Guests who do not comply will be asked to leave the park." And they meant it. I'd never had any desire to do Disney due to the crowds. I am very glad I went.
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Post by toomuchreality on Feb 25, 2021 23:42:29 GMT -5
I just got back from my first trip to Disney. We went to Epcot yesterday. The longest we waited in line was about 20 minutes. We were in line when the park opened at 11, and by 4 we had ridden every ride. I agree with another poster on mask compliance- it was excellent. There were frequent announcements reminding you that "masks must be worn covering the nose and mouth unless you are eating and drinking while stationary. Guests who do not comply will be asked to leave the park." And they meant it. I'd never had any desire to do Disney due to the crowds. I am very glad I went. Glad you enjoyed it! |
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Post by tractor on Feb 26, 2021 9:02:02 GMT -5
Thanks for the update. One of the things I do is obsess about my visit well before I get there. I now patrol Disney forums daily for recent trip update, changes in operating hours and transportation options.
I see they recently announced extended hours for the end of March so many of the parks will now be open until 9-10:00pm. Hopefully things will continue that way as I hit the parks in early April. Thinking about being there for almost a month ahead of time is a big part of the fun for me 😀
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Post by toomuchreality on Feb 27, 2021 21:02:33 GMT -5
Thanks for the update. One of the things I do is obsess about my visit well before I get there. I now patrol Disney forums daily for recent trip update, changes in operating hours and transportation options. I see they recently announced extended hours for the end of March so many of the parks will now be open until 9-10:00pm. Hopefully things will continue that way as I hit the parks in early April. Thinking about being there for almost a month ahead of time is a big part of the fun for me 😀 You'll be there for a month... early? If that was mentioned previously, I missed it! Are you going strictly for investigative purposes? What's the deal?🤔 |
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Post by tractor on Feb 28, 2021 11:00:13 GMT -5
No, I wish I could be there for a month 🙂. I will just obsess about for a month until we actually get there.
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Post by toomuchreality on Feb 28, 2021 22:08:31 GMT -5
No, I wish I could be there for a month 🙂. I will just obsess about for a month until we actually get there. Ohhh.. Gotcha! I didn't read your comment correctly. I got too caught up in the idea of you being able to be there for a month. LOL It's going to be SO MUCH FUN!! |
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