AirGoofy
DIS Dad#341
- Joined
- Jul 24, 2009
Happy Day 1 of vacation from parts unknown. So far, it has been a magical day with just some minor speed bumps. I counted about 90 people off the plane, and we had that many board. The pilot was absolutely hilarious, and gave us a lengthy, technical explanation of how the air was filtered aboard the plane. At the end, he said that that despite the biased media, there was new purified air from outside the plane filtered inside the airplane every 3 minutes, which was better than any other business or personal residence. Then he said, "why wear a mask then on a plane? I don't know but just please do it".
We arrived around 6:30 PM. Most of the restaurants are closed, but we were able to walk up to trattoria al forno and seated within a few minutes without an ADR. There's always the Boardwalk Bakery or pizza window. Screen Door doesn't have much there though, not even a 6 pack of beer. We tried to play tennis tonight as the sign said 7 AM to 10 PM, but the lights kicked off on their own at 9:20 PM. With all the downtime, maybe they could get that timer fixed. It looks like the pools are packed in the PM after the parks closed, which isn't surprising. I'm just surprised Disney didn't expect that when they closed the parks at 7 PM and didn't allow hoppers.
Oldest dd broke her phone charger off inside the phone and is now freaking out. Anyone know where to find an iPhone charger at WDW?
We are in a 1 BR at the BWV on the 4th floor. The studios were great when the dds were younger, but the extra space & washer/ dryer are terrific right now. It's an older resort and showing some age, but it's a great start to a vacation.
Rewind all the way to the AM. Had a good interview, and I think I made it to the 2nd round of interviews. I just hope it's not next week. At the Church job, my pastor wants me to not come to work for the 14 days because it's recommended by the governor. I have lots of sick days, which is fine.
I'm at the Boardwalk outside of park hours, but I'm not sure how many people are being let in.
We did a nice 2 bedroom in Gatlinburg, and it was terrific. Beautiful view.
All good. See you in a few days.
All our usual nuggets.
We arrived around 6:30 PM. Most of the restaurants are closed, but we were able to walk up to trattoria al forno and seated within a few minutes without an ADR. There's always the Boardwalk Bakery or pizza window. Screen Door doesn't have much there though, not even a 6 pack of beer. We tried to play tennis tonight as the sign said 7 AM to 10 PM, but the lights kicked off on their own at 9:20 PM. With all the downtime, maybe they could get that timer fixed. It looks like the pools are packed in the PM after the parks closed, which isn't surprising. I'm just surprised Disney didn't expect that when they closed the parks at 7 PM and didn't allow hoppers.
Oldest dd broke her phone charger off inside the phone and is now freaking out. Anyone know where to find an iPhone charger at WDW?
We are in a 1 BR at the BWV on the 4th floor. The studios were great when the dds were younger, but the extra space & washer/ dryer are terrific right now. It's an older resort and showing some age, but it's a great start to a vacation.
Rewind all the way to the AM. Had a good interview, and I think I made it to the 2nd round of interviews. I just hope it's not next week. At the Church job, my pastor wants me to not come to work for the 14 days because it's recommended by the governor. I have lots of sick days, which is fine.
Morning from a sunny (for now) Orlando. Only getting up to 90 today before the rain is forecasted to come cool things down.
Last day of work before vacation next week. Heading to vero beach which is about 90 min away. Went there years ago with the kids and looking forward to sans kids this time. Sad we're going to be missing the other dads, but not like I would have been able to meet them in the park anyway...would have had to be at DTD or a resort.
I'm at the Boardwalk outside of park hours, but I'm not sure how many people are being let in.
Hey guys,
Working on summer vacation plan B. We are starting to look at colleges for my son, and one of the possibilities is the U. of Tennessee. So we're thinking of taking a road trip to wander the campus there and get a feel for it, and then get a cabin near the Smoky Mountains for the week. Feels like hanging out in a cabin with some nice scenery around is a more appropriate way to vacation in a pandemic. Hopefully we'll pull it off. Being an over-planner, doing stuff at the last minute like this makes me freak out a bit.
We did a nice 2 bedroom in Gatlinburg, and it was terrific. Beautiful view.
This being 2020, it was probably Godzilla!
Have a great weekend guys! Hoping Norm's travels today were uneventful. Oh, and that deliverance talk, no thanks. Mark - if Tennessee, may also want to look at UT Chattanooga. Both of mine picked that over UTK due to programs offered and when you could start their major, the fact that the dorms are apartments nicer than my first 3 or 4 apartments and DD just "refused to wear that ugly a$$ orange". Stay safe all!
All good. See you in a few days.
Back from camping with the fam. And back at work too. Did I miss anything?
All our usual nuggets.