Originally Posted By 20years Actually mousemerf, I was thinking more of things like watching the MK fireworks over the lake, or the water show they have on the lake, things like that which are relaxing and you can do from the resorts. I guess it would depend on which resort you are at though. I don't know if any of that could be possible from the Port Orleans, but I think maybe we could see fireworks from EPCOT??
Originally Posted By 20years 999Haunts --- a couple more questions for you, or anyone else who flies from California. Which Airline do you usually fly? Where do you typically have a layover? I saw a flight that was only 6 hour and 20 minutes, you change planes in Las Vegas. I'm wondering if that will give us enough time to change planes, especially if our take-off is delayed at all. I guess I'm wondering how long the layover will be, the southwest site does not give that info.
Originally Posted By disney pete we normaly get there quite late from uk and go shop for groceries and then hit DTD for a taste of Disney but we get ther at 14.20 this time so maybe we could get a few hours in 1 of the parks.
Originally Posted By seafairy1622 We fly from Sacramento so we just go the our resort and enjoy the pool. It's nice to have some time to enjoy the resort. We have used southwest the last 2 years and find it our favorite. We have flown delta, the plane got a flat tire on the way, 2 hour delay we barely made our connecting flight(we ran) and on the way back engine trouble. We did have a 4 hour layover on southwest last June in Las Vegas.They were really nice and gave us lots of snacks. But the year before it was only an hour layover. I really like the no baggage fee and the service is great. We will be flying southwest again in December.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I've never done the Costco water delivery, but their web site will give you details I believe, nor Fed Ex hopefully someone else can post information. This trip I plan on ordering water, fruit and breakfast stuff from gardengrocer.com. I will be going in June and can post on how that goes after I get back.
Originally Posted By 20years Thanks Deb. I saw that in the planning book I bought. I think that may be the way to go! We made our hotel ressies today and I am busting with excitement, so are the kids. Why isn't it October yet!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Hey, let me have my June trip before you rush off to your October trip! Which resort did you end up booking?
Originally Posted By 20years Port Orleans Riverside, we reqested a riverview room. Woo-Hoo!! Where are you staying (did you already say??)?
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Port Orleans Riverside, standard view room. It'll be my first time staying there. I normally stay off property or at the All Stars, but I was able to get 8 nights for only $330 more than the value resort I had quoted. Since I plan on spending more time at the resort than usual in an attempt to deal with the added heat of a Summer visit that small difference in cost is *way* worth it.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy I usually take the 1st day look around hotel - especially shops and take an early bed to open the park the next day unpack etc. When the grands this year we will check out pools (staying POP) walk around see the POP stuff and rest. 6AM flight.
Originally Posted By DVC-dad-3Gs Well... I think about half of our kids were conceived at WDW. Thank goodness for those huge 3 bedroom suits at Old Key West. It's a magical place after all.
Originally Posted By disney pete where do you get the energy im done for after a full day in the parks.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Sorry I took so long to respond. We get our water from Costco simply because of this: they have warehouses all over the USA. I'm in Los Angeles. I order a case of water on line for the measley price of about $7-8. They do not charge shipping. The water is sent from whatever one of their warehouses is closest to WDW. I always order the water three weekday days ahead of my arrival time, and it's always been there upon my arrival. The WDW hotels will generally let you ship something up to two days before your arrival. (I've been told this twice by a Disney travel reservationist). My snacks get sent to our WDW hotel via USPS Priority mail...one flat rate for whatever weight I can stuff into the box. It's very handy, especially if you are going on a holiday and want to ship yourself snacks AND decorations. When we stay at Xmas I just buy a few dollar store decorations so we don't have to lug them back with us.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS <999Haunts --- a couple more questions for you, or anyone else who flies from California. Which Airline do you usually fly? Where do you typically have a layover?> We have always flied direct with Delta. We've not had a layover so I can't help you on that one LOL
Originally Posted By RidgebackLuver We usually have dinner at Artist's Point at the Wilderness Lodge. It's been a while since we've been though and don't know if it's even still there. When did they get rid of the Pleasure Island clubs?!?
Originally Posted By Ursula First night at WDW? Easy. The pool bar at the Poly. Unless we flew in really late, then we just hit our own resort's pool bar or bar.
Originally Posted By Pixarpixie <<I saw a flight that was only 6 hour and 20 minutes, you change planes in Las Vegas. I'm wondering if that will give us enough time to change planes, especially if our take-off is delayed at all. I guess I'm wondering how long the layover will be, the southwest site does not give that info.>> I fly Southwest from Oakland, we usually change plans in Phoenix. I've also been delayed on one of the flights before and they were really good about holding the plan. It was only about 5 minutes. That was a few years ago so I don't know if the policy has changed. You could also call southwest direct. The customer service is also very helpful, they'll let you know if the layover time is too short.
