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Well, at least you will have a seat on the scooter! Now, you just need to go on Google and find a couple more items for the scooter: a tray table and a "People Catcher"...(you know, like a "Cow Catcher" on the old trains ... eh?... eh?...)... maybe not.
Well, at least you will have a seat on the scooter! Now, you just need to go on Google and find a couple more items for the scooter: a tray table and a "People Catcher"...(you know, like a "Cow Catcher" on the old trains ... eh?... eh?...)... maybe not.
I'll have a seat, I just hope people can see me way down there! I can just see my little tricycle-type scooter piling people up on my people-catcher!
Laurie, I'm bummed, I'll just miss you. But what a fabulous trip this will be. I remember being so disappointed when you said the South Africa trip wasn't going to happen, but the trip you're taking is a fantastic substitute! Alaska should be amazing!! And BSM is just so full of awesome things you couldn't do on your own.
Speaking of being on your own, I know it will be crowded, but I don't think you should worry too much. When you're with the group, the guides will take good care of you, clearing a path for you with the magic paddle (and a lot of time is spent in areas the regular park guests don't have access to). I don't want to spoil the trip any more than I did in my TR but you do a number of attractions with the group, so you can probably use your free time for more relaxing pursuits. Also, even though there is free time, the guides help you out then too. You get FPs to use and they save spots for the group for the parade/fireworks (possibly WOC, but that wasn't finished when I went on the trip, so I can't say), so that should help you as well. Also, if you tell the guides your plans, they can make great suggestions, too. I'm pretty sure all the guides for BSM are also DL CMs in their "day job," so they know what to do. Trust me, this is something you do NOT have to worry about!
DCA will be insanity, but hopefully that means DL will be less crazy. And as others have said, DCA will be easier for you to get around in your scooter. And I know you'll be traveling solo, but once you meet your group, you'll find some traveling companions if you want. By the end of the trip, the group usually feels like an extended family! ABD is a great way to travel solo, because you're really only alone when you want to be. I often felt like I was "ditching" the group when I wanted to do something on my own. For meals on your own, try to eat at off hours or eat at one of the hotels (Whitewater Snacks ) or one of the places in DTD. DTD has a lot to offer! Earl of Sandwich!
Feel free to PM me as many questions as you want! I hate spoiling the surprise for people, but I also know about the need to know every detail! I'm so excited for you!
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Hope you have a great time and the crowds aren't too bad!
Thanks! I KNOW I'll have a great time, despite the crowds!
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Laurie, I'm bummed, I'll just miss you. But what a fabulous trip this will be. I remember being so disappointed when you said the South Africa trip wasn't going to happen, but the trip you're taking is a fantastic substitute! Alaska should be amazing!! And BSM is just so full of awesome things you couldn't do on your own.
Speaking of being on your own, I know it will be crowded, but I don't think you should worry too much. When you're with the group, the guides will take good care of you, clearing a path for you with the magic paddle (and a lot of time is spent in areas the regular park guests don't have access to). I don't want to spoil the trip any more than I did in my TR but you do a number of attractions with the group, so you can probably use your free time for more relaxing pursuits. Also, even though there is free time, the guides help you out then too. You get FPs to use and they save spots for the group for the parade/fireworks (possibly WOC, but that wasn't finished when I went on the trip, so I can't say), so that should help you as well. Also, if you tell the guides your plans, they can make great suggestions, too. I'm pretty sure all the guides for BSM are also DL CMs in their "day job," so they know what to do. Trust me, this is something you do NOT have to worry about!
DCA will be insanity, but hopefully that means DL will be less crazy. And as others have said, DCA will be easier for you to get around in your scooter. And I know you'll be traveling solo, but once you meet your group, you'll find some traveling companions if you want. By the end of the trip, the group usually feels like an extended family! ABD is a great way to travel solo, because you're really only alone when you want to be. I often felt like I was "ditching" the group when I wanted to do something on my own. For meals on your own, try to eat at off hours or eat at one of the hotels (Whitewater Snacks ) or one of the places in DTD. DTD has a lot to offer! Earl of Sandwich!
Feel free to PM me as many questions as you want! I hate spoiling the surprise for people, but I also know about the need to know every detail! I'm so excited for you!
I am SO disappointed we won't be there at the same time! It would have been so great to see you and Karen. I know I'll make some new friends on the tour, and hope to meet up with Jeannie and Marci at the parks, but no royalty . I think our Holiday WDW trips will overlap a bit-- hope so!
Thank you so much for the reassurance about the tour and the free time. And stay tuned for some verrrrry interrrrresting news on South Africa!
OK, that was the second tease, Laurie, about South Africa....when are you going to fill us in?!
I wondered when someone would call me on that. I'm nervous about declaring this because of what happened last time, but I'm well into the booking process for a South Africa trip-- not AbD, but an amazing trip-- for March. I don't drive, so I'm doing it in sections with some guided tours/ packages and some on-my-own. I'm so excited about it that I'll probably start the PTR soon after this summer trip is over. Now, just pretend I didn't say this "out loud" so that nothing bad happens!
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I wondered when someone would call me on that. I'm nervous about declaring this because of what happened last time, but I'm well into the booking process for a South Africa trip-- not AbD, but an amazing trip-- for March. I don't drive, so I'm doing it in sections with some guided tours/ packages and some on-my-own. I'm so excited about it that I'll probably start the PTR soon after this summer trip is over. Now, just pretend I didn't say this "out loud" so that nothing bad happens!
I think it's only Melanie who has the "if it is spoken it won't happen" curse.
Great news, and I hope it all works out! Great to know you'll have another fab trip to look forward to after the Alaska/AbD trip!
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Well that is great news that I actually haven't heard....! Hope SA all falls into place.
Danielle
It's all coming together-- now if everything that's percolating here at home just doesn't explode to ruin it all I'll be on safari!
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Oh wow, Laurie, that sounds awesome! Where there's a will, there's a way, right? I can't wait to start reading the PTR now!
I'm still not sure how I'm managing all this, but I WILL get there!
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I think it's only Melanie who has the "if it is spoken it won't happen" curse.
Great news, and I hope it all works out! Great to know you'll have another fab trip to look forward to after the Alaska/AbD trip!
It worked out great this time for Melanie even though it wasn't what she expected. Last time I announced a South Africa trip on here, it all fell through almost immediately.
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shhhhhh!!! I know it will all work out! Sounds too good, Laurie!!!!! I didn't hear a thing! shhhhhhhhhhhhh!!
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But what a fabulous trip this will be. I remember being so disappointed when you said the South Africa trip wasn't going to happen, but the trip you're taking is a fantastic substitute! Alaska should be amazing!! And BSM is just so full of awesome things you couldn't do on your own. 
but you do a number of attractions with the group, so you can probably use your free time for more relaxing pursuits. Also, even though there is free time, the guides help you out then too. You get FPs to use and they save spots for the group for the parade/fireworks (possibly WOC, but that wasn't finished when I went on the trip, so I can't say), so that should help you as well. Also, if you tell the guides your plans, they can make great suggestions, too. I'm pretty sure all the guides for BSM are also DL CMs in their "day job," so they know what to do. Trust me, this is something you do NOT have to worry about!
And as others have said, DCA will be easier for you to get around in your scooter. And I know you'll be traveling solo, but once you meet your group, you'll find some traveling companions if you want. By the end of the trip, the group usually feels like an extended family! ABD is a great way to travel solo, because you're really only alone when you want to be. I often felt like I was "ditching" the group when I wanted to do something on my own. 
) or one of the places in DTD. DTD has a lot to offer! Earl of Sandwich! 
. I think our Holiday WDW trips will overlap a bit-- hope so! 
! Hope SA all falls into place.
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