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Definitely sounds like a lot to me! The hard part, I'm guessing, will be the energy to write things up once you return to the resort at night--knowing you have to get up early to hit the parks again.
agreed! fortunately i have a writing addiction! plus, writing is a sitting down activity...which i'll likely REALLY need to do by that point! plus, i'll be taking notes as i tour, so that should help. i'm going to look like such a nerd, taking notes in disney world! i even have this little notepad on a rope that i can wear around my neck. lookout world, the nerdiest nerd in all the land is coming to WDW!
Make sure your friend takes a photo of you with your notebook!
i...um...already took a picture of myself wearing it. using my iPhone monopod-on-a-stick that i purchased. is there a word stronger than 'nerd' that i can utilize?
i...um...already took a picture of myself wearing it. using my iPhone monopod-on-a-stick that i purchased. is there a word stronger than 'nerd' that i can utilize?
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You sure will cover lots of ground. My best tip for you is just make sure you've got some great walking shoes! Your legs will be tired!
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first...YAY! i just changed my countdown to reflect my new departure day. two weeks and one day!
second...to respond to the above, don't worry, i've got walking shoes covered! we spent three weeks walking around europe this summer. disney is...a walk in the park! ha ha...get it? it's a pun. a walk...in the park? ok sorry--i'm overly enthusiastic about the nearness of my trip!
can't wait!
oh--and to further respond to the above, if you are betting on 'will she get all of that done', i'd put my money on NO WAY!
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ok...i'm getting very close to time to leave! i'm very excited!!!
as this is a research trip, i started a list of things to research/take notes upon/take photos of (other than what i already know i'm researching for my book, which in and of itself is a considerable task!) i also asked on another thread if anyone had any questions they would like answered. here's my list of 'things to research':
-first time pin trading
-dining solo--best and worst experiences
-modes of transportation: walking+cab vs. bus at the end of the day
-girls’ night out around the world
-counter service vs. table service cost value analysis
-what it is like to do research in disney world!
-DDP vs. OOP comparison--take photos of food AND receipts!
-attraction wait times
-character locations now that toon town is closed
-take lots of food pics for dining report!
-the search for the best cupcake in The World
-dole whip--a first timer’s experience.
am i the only nerd in the world who would be this excited about RESEARCH in disney world? or does the fact that the words 'dole whip' and 'cupcakes' are part of my 'research' make it excitement-worthy?
while i'm here, i'm also posting this link, which i will share in a new thread as well right before i leave on tuesday--http://www.virtualpassenger.wordpress.com. it's a link to my (totally ad-free) blog that i set up so that i can travel without being lonely (though i don't know why it didn't hyperlink correctly--i've edited it three times now to try and fix it. hmmm...) for more on why i do this, see the thread i've not yet started explaining my plan. the short version of the story is 'it is less lonely to travel alone if you are writing to people online'.
Cupcakes and Dole Whips definitely add to the appeal of research! Hope you gather as many facts and tastes as you can fit in! I'm another solo traveler who loves sharing on-line at the end of the day. Looking forward to hearing all about it!
Let me just say I stumbled across your PTR and cried a little. Mostly because I am struggling with infertility and Disney is the place I can feel like a child not childless. I felt an instant kindred spirit in you and I must say whatever you publish you will have one person buying it for sure.
It sounds like you are planning a great trip and makes me want to say "darn you nay sayers" (such as my mother who thinks I should save the money) and just go on a last minute trip to the happiest place.
I cannot wait to read more.
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