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[epcotisbest]

I <3 Happy-non-griping threads

Yes, these kinds of threads are so much fun. There are so many "what is the worst" and so many drinking alcoholic beverage threads that these are a nice break.

 

[Goofyernmost]

We drive and a tradition we started so many years ago I don't remember exactly when it was, we get everything packed, get in the car, set the trip meter and have a "here we go kiss," and start down the driveway. The vacation starts with the kiss, and it ends in the carport on the way home with another kiss to welcome us back home. Sappy I guess, but it is our routine to begin and end the trip.

Not being the romantic that you folks seem to be, with me, we always started the drive with a stop at McDonalds for breakfast. Didn't think much about it for the first trip because we just stopped because we were hungry, but that trip ended up being the absolute best family trip we ever took. It seemed like a good luck charm, so every subsequent driving trip starts with MickeyD's both directions. Not an issue after launch, just at launch that this is important. What the heck, we all have our little unexplainable things, don't we?

 

[epcotisbest]

Not being the romantic that you folks seem to be, with me, we always started the drive with a stop at McDonalds for breakfast. Didn't think much about it for the first trip because we just stopped because we were hungry, but that trip ended up being the absolute best family trip we ever took. It seemed like a good luck charm, so every subsequent driving trip starts with MickeyD's both directions. Not an issue after launch, just at launch that this is important. What the heck, we all have our little unexplainable things, don't we?

Hey, a stop at McDonalds to begin your trip can be romantic.

 

[danpam1024]

Not being the romantic that you folks seem to be, with me, we always started the drive with a stop at McDonalds for breakfast. Didn't think much about it for the first trip because we just stopped because we were hungry, but that trip ended up being the absolute best family trip we ever took. It seemed like a good luck charm, so every subsequent driving trip starts with MickeyD's both directions. Not an issue after launch, just at launch that this is important. What the heck, we all have our little unexplainable things, don't we?

We used to stop at the same McDonalds on exit 192 I75-the one with the really slippery floor! Since I absolutely cannot eat McDonalds, I would just get a cup of coffee- which would require a subsequent stop before getting to WDW. 2 stops are 2 too many for my family, so we just skip it now

 

[Prince-1]

The second when we get in the car and start our drive down to WDW. We put in some music from the park or rides and we know that the Magic is on!!

 

[muteki]

Not being the romantic that you folks seem to be, with me, we always started the drive with a stop at McDonalds for breakfast. Didn't think much about it for the first trip because we just stopped because we were hungry, but that trip ended up being the absolute best family trip we ever took. It seemed like a good luck charm, so every subsequent driving trip starts with MickeyD's both directions. Not an issue after launch, just at launch that this is important. What the heck, we all have our little unexplainable things, don't we?

Now you have got me thinking about the obligatory 1st stop at Bojangles.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Now you have got me thinking about the obligatory 1st stop at Bojangles.

Wouldn't have worked for us...no Bojangles in Vermont!

 

[muteki]

Wouldn't have worked for us...no Bojangles in Vermont!

I feel so sorry for you!

Also: South of the Border billboards.

 

[Poofiesdream]

When the car is all packed and were pulling out of the driveway!

 

[Figgy1]

We drive so for us it's sort of two things... the first moment is when we officially pull away from the house. The second moment is when we pull under the WDW gate and are officially on property. In between there are some landmarks for us that give us the same "it's real" feeling too!

THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[epcotisbest]

Now you have got me thinking about the obligatory 1st stop at Bojangles.

Bojangles, love me a Bojangles cajun filet chicken biscuit.

 

[popcenturylover]

As soon as I get off of work!!!

 

[AndyS2992]

Stepping under the train station and walking up Main street watching Cinderella castle approach on a sunny morning

 

[MouseDreaming]

Seeing palm trees when we are landing in Orlando. Love palm trees! I could really use one now...

 

[Chrononymous]

Sitting in the terminal in Chicago (or Milwaukee) waiting to board the plane.
That's when it hits me!

 

[Nemo14]

Seeing palm trees when we are landing in Orlando. Love palm trees! I could really use one now...

*shares my avatar with you*

 

[DaddyDisneyMan]

We are 30 days away from loading up the family truckster and heading off to the World. Once I wake up that morning and buckle the little ones in the car, the the excitement begins!!

 

[mickey2008.1]

The night I get home after work and know that I am done. Then get off the plane and feel that hot humid air with palm trees and my. DME!

 

[danpam1024]

As soon as I get off of work!!!

Today?!?!

 

[ExtinctJenn]

Seeing palm trees when we are landing in Orlando. Love palm trees! I could really use one now...

I had to go to Charleston this weekend for an event with my son's Cub Scout Pack (I'm a Den Leader)... Palm trees everywhere but y'know what? TOTALLY not the same. LOL!