As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.
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There are other changes as well.
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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I just took a long walk in 91 degree heat, in the blazing sun, with yucky humidity. It's called Disney training!! Bring it on Orlando!!! I can't wait!!
Does anyone else have a Disney summer training plan?
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Clever! I never thought of acclimating myself. I was gonna walk at lunch but it's 95 here so I said forget that. I'm hoping Arthur doesn't bring a forced acclimation to us. The last weather event like this put our power out for several days.
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Yes, I am in full training mode. Take a 4 mile walk after work every day for 4 days a week. Also, will pack a 'mole skin' just in case to prevent blisters.
Clever! I never thought of acclimating myself. I was gonna walk at lunch but it's 95 here so I said forget that. I'm hoping Arthur doesn't bring a forced acclimation to us. The last weather event like this put our power out for several days.
I hope Arthur leaves you alone! No fun to be without power in the heat!
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That's our nightly walk, though it's not for Disney, just for the exercise.
It's good you are doing that....are the kids doing it too?
Yes, well sometimes I bring my DD with me. Only problem is that she's 4 and has to stop to look at every flower, ant, mailbox, and piece of garbage along the way!! Not exactly the best exercise at her pace!!
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I do the same thing! It gets pretty humid around here, so I walk as much as possible before my trip to acclimate myself. About six weeks of training to go
I did some training yesterday. I got in the car with the ac (a ride), got out and walked through the heat to go into a nice air conditioned store (an attraction), stayed there for a bit, went back out into the heat to the car (another ride), then went to another store. I bought a few things (practicing for those souveirs) went back to the car and so on and so fourth. We were out for about 4 hours doing that and then I went home and went swimming with Lenny and Abby. It was a good training day.
Please Dani S let me know what Boardwalk is about.. the room, the view...and the rest of your vacation too!
Just the opposite for me...I didn't start walking until I got back from my Disney vacation! Believe it or not my legs and feet never hurt at all...my joints did yell at me in the beginning...but they got better!
As far as the heat and being in Disney make sure you drink plenty of water! But throw in some ice cream from France and Kaki Gori from Japan every so often! lol...Have a Fantastic Trip!
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Bring it on Orlando!!! I can't wait!! 
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I walk twice a day in mid 80's very humid weather but I can't say am in training for Disney. 
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That's exactly why we aim to travel to Florida between October and April. 
Not exactly the best exercise at her pace!!
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