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Hi Guys - we are back home - now I have a question!
Hi everyone - wow, it has been crazy since I returned home from my wonderful vacation. I have a question for ya! Dh let me renew my AP!!!!!! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/woot.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/woot.gif[/img] And then he asked me when I was planning on going again! (I know - I was shocked too!) He told me as long as I gave him a month notice, I could start planning for a summer trip or fall - whatever I wanted to do. This is with the understanding that he can't go with me this time - I would go SOLO! That is of course, unless I find someone who wants to go with me! The day I got back to school, I spoke to some friends, and none of them seemed very interested in going with me. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img] So - I am planning a solo trip (I am so excited about this!) - I just am not sure when to go. What do you guys think? Early August or late October? Also - what resort should I stay at - since I am going alone?????? HELP me decide! Thanks! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/zwavin.gif[/img]
Re: Hi Guys - we are back home - now I have a question!
October is my favorite time to go. Most of my trips have been solo, so where yu stay depends on what you're going to be spending the most time doing. I like to stay in the Epcot area, so I can pop in and catch Illuminations at the end of every day. Also, FWF is very cool
Re: Hi Guys - we are back home - now I have a question!
Lucky you! How about going some time during the Food & Wine Festival if you've never had the chance to try that out?
If I was going solo I'd choose to stay at the POFQ. I like the fact that it's small and I would feel safe there alone. Now if you can swing a Deluxe...there are many possibilities for you.
Re: Hi Guys - we are back home - now I have a question!
October is one time I'm hoping to go in the future. August was just too hot and humid for me. And then there is the Food and Wine Festival and even MNSSHP. As to a resort -- what about the Contemporary or the Polynesian or even WL!
Re: Hi Guys - we are back home - now I have a question!
Definitely October. F&WF, MNSSHP and the weather is beautiful! I did a solo trip to DL last year and had a wonderful time. Enjoy your planning! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Re: Hi Guys - we are back home - now I have a question!
I'm planning my first solo trip in early Octrober this year. I chose that time for the F&WF, MNSSHP, and in my case the free dining plan! I also hope it won't be quite as hot as august. Since a delux wasn't in the budget I chose POFQ for the size, ambience, and transportation (first to be picked up and dropped off for the parks and the bus to DD). I'm really looking forward to going it alone. Have fun planning!
Re: Hi Guys - we are back home - now I have a question!
I would say October and How about Coronado Springs? Looks like a nice resort and even though its a Moderate has some great amenities. Otherwise I would recommend something in the EPCOT area that way your central to most parks.
Re: Hi Guys - we are back home - now I have a question!
Another vote for October for the Food and Wine Festival. It's really a lot of fun. Plus, I would think it would be less crowded, since all the 'Free Dining' travelers will be gone.
Re: Hi Guys - we are back home - now I have a question!
I would definitely go with late October. That way you'll have fewer crowds than in early August plus you'll get a chance to experience both the Food and Wine Festival and Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. As for which hotel, if finances allow, I'd opt for one of the Epcot resorts so as to be able to zip over to WS whenever you felt like it to take full advantage of the Food and Wine Festival. Plus you'd have all the fun of the Boardwalk close by. If you'd prefer to stick to a moderate, then my choice would be POFQ as for me, it has more of the feel of a deluxe resort than any of the other moderates.
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