Williamsburg - May 11-13, 2007 - Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums

Timeshare Von · December 7, 2006, 03:16 PM

For those of you planning a trip to Williamsburg in May 2007 . . . or who live within driving distance . . . you may be interested in this.

The 400th anniversary of the landing in Jamestown will take place May 11-13, 2007. Special event tickets must be purchased in advance, through The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at $30 per person (adult) per day. Kids are $15/day. No discounts for multiple days. When I called this morning I was told that they had over 32k tickets per day, and are down to around 19k after less than a week's ticket sales.

If you are interested, you should make arrangements ASAP. More information may be found at http://www.jamestown2007.org/ .

David and I will be there, staying at our home resort of FF Kingsgate (wk 18 fortunately overlaps this once in a lifetime event). We'd love to connect with other TUGGERS who may be planning to be in Williamsburg that week.

Yvonne

NTHC · December 7, 2006, 03:21 PM

We just booked several units at Governors Green for that weekend.
Maybe we will see you there!

Cindy

Big Matt · December 8, 2006, 07:02 AM

Be ready for the crowds, and Williamsburg doesn't handle traffic very well in some areas. There are only two ways to get to Jamestown from Williamsburg. One is Jamestown Road, a two lane road, and the other is the Colonial Parkway which is two lanes with an unmarked passing lane.

Spence · December 8, 2006, 07:15 AM

I recently booked several units at Powhatan Plantation for that weekend.
Maybe we will see you and the Queen there!

Timeshare Von · December 8, 2006, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Matt

Be ready for the crowds, and Williamsburg doesn't handle traffic very well in some areas. There are only two ways to get to Jamestown from Williamsburg. One is Jamestown Road, a two lane road, and the other is the Colonial Parkway which is two lanes with an unmarked passing lane.

Understand. I am originally from VA and my mom and youngest sister lived in Williamburg for years in the 80's and 90's. The locals have a name for the tourists, when they especially avoid them . . . Tourons (for "tourist morons").

That city is always horrible during parents' weekend at Wm & Mary . . . Grand Illumination Weekend and key summer dates when special events are happening. I know that it will be a zoo for the Jamestown 400th.

With that being said, the $30 ticket gets you free transporation from the lots in Williamsburg to the three Jamestown venues hosting events that weekend. It may be, that you cant' drive there if you want to, due to the limited roads and parking on-site.

For me, this is a once in a lifetime experience, one I'm not going to avoid due to what can be expected to be some inconveniences. At least the weather in May is moderate and should be sweltering over 90 degrees.

Yvonne

Robnsunny · December 11, 2006, 09:46 AM

Thanks Von,
I just booked several units at Kingsgate for that weekend.

SBK · December 12, 2006, 10:42 AM

We have a one bedroom at Patriot's Place. Can't wait.

added -- just bought tickets for all three days. Now, how to find invitations to the events with the Queen.

Timeshare Von · December 24, 2006, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBK

We have a one bedroom at Patriot's Place. Can't wait.

added -- just bought tickets for all three days. Now, how to find invitations to the events with the Queen.

If you find out, let me know! I'd be happy just to know what day she will be there!!

Yvonne

KCI · December 24, 2006, 03:07 PM

We were in Williamsburg Oct 15-22 which was the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown...anyway we bought our tickets for the 400th anniversary then and we can't wait to return. It was really remarkable to witness the anniversary of such an important historical event...If this next one is half as good it will be spectacular. See you all there.

Sandy · December 24, 2006, 07:29 PM

HI all,

This is great news, BUT for me, it is a mixed blessing. I was hoping for some availability for exchange during my son's graduation that weekend instead of staying in Hampton. Oh well ...

In any event, the traffic can't be as bad as in Hampton Roads!

SBK · December 26, 2006, 09:58 PM

Will this be the William and Mary graduation weekend also?

Marty Giggard · December 26, 2006, 10:56 PM

William & Mary - Commencement - May 18-20, 2007

December 7, 2006, 03:16 PM	#1
Timeshare Von TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Mar 13, 06 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 2,591 Resorts: FF/Wyndham Flagstaff, FF/ Wyndham Williamsburg - Kingsgate, FF/Wyndham Myrtle Beach/Westwinds, Lifetime in Hawaii (Oahu)	Williamsburg - May 11-13, 2007 For those of you planning a trip to Williamsburg in May 2007 . . . or who live within driving distance . . . you may be interested in this. The 400th anniversary of the landing in Jamestown will take place May 11-13, 2007. Special event tickets must be purchased in advance, through The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at $30 per person (adult) per day. Kids are $15/day. No discounts for multiple days. When I called this morning I was told that they had over 32k tickets per day, and are down to around 19k after less than a week's ticket sales. If you are interested, you should make arrangements ASAP. More information may be found at http://www.jamestown2007.org/ . David and I will be there, staying at our home resort of FF Kingsgate (wk 18 fortunately overlaps this once in a lifetime event). We'd love to connect with other TUGGERS who may be planning to be in Williamsburg that week. Yvonne

December 12, 2006, 10:42 AM	#7
SBK TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 429 Resorts: The Windrifter, Wolfeboro, NH (two weeks); Coconut Malorie, Ocean City, MD; The Summit at Massanutten	We have a one bedroom at Patriot's Place. Can't wait. added -- just bought tickets for all three days. Now, how to find invitations to the events with the Queen. __________________ Susan The Animal Kingdom photo is from 2004 -- two wonderful weeks at Bryan's Spanish Cove. Last edited by SBK : December 12, 2006 at 12:40 PM.

December 24, 2006, 07:29 PM	#10
Sandy TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 658	HI all, This is great news, BUT for me, it is a mixed blessing. I was hoping for some availability for exchange during my son's graduation that weekend instead of staying in Hampton. Oh well ... In any event, the traffic can't be as bad as in Hampton Roads! __________________ Sandy

December 26, 2006, 09:58 PM	#11
SBK TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 429 Resorts: The Windrifter, Wolfeboro, NH (two weeks); Coconut Malorie, Ocean City, MD; The Summit at Massanutten	Will this be the William and Mary graduation weekend also? __________________ Susan The Animal Kingdom photo is from 2004 -- two wonderful weeks at Bryan's Spanish Cove.

December 26, 2006, 10:56 PM	#12
Marty Giggard TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 1,595	Williamsburg Events: William & Mary - Commencement - May 18-20, 2007

December 7, 2006, 03:21 PM	#2
NTHC Guest BBS Reg. Date: Jun 13, 05 Location: Massanutten, VA Posts: 781 Resorts: Mountainside Villas, Summit at Massanutten	We just booked several units at Governors Green for that weekend. Maybe we will see you there! Cindy

December 8, 2006, 07:02 AM	#3
Big Matt TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,365 Resorts: Marriott's Manor Club Sequel Platinum, Marriott Grande Vista Platinum, Foxrun week 39	Be ready for the crowds, and Williamsburg doesn't handle traffic very well in some areas. There are only two ways to get to Jamestown from Williamsburg. One is Jamestown Road, a two lane road, and the other is the Colonial Parkway which is two lanes with an unmarked passing lane.

December 8, 2006, 07:15 AM	#4
Spence TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: MD Suburban Posts: 2,231 Resorts: Club Sunterra and a few others	I recently booked several units at Powhatan Plantation for that weekend. Maybe we will see you and the Queen there!

December 11, 2006, 09:46 AM	#6
Robnsunny TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 241	Thanks Von, I just booked several units at Kingsgate for that weekend.

December 24, 2006, 03:07 PM	#9
KCI TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Sun City Hilton Head, SC Posts: 912 Resorts: Marriott Grande Vista, Harbour Club, Royal Islander, Surf Club	We were in Williamsburg Oct 15-22 which was the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown...anyway we bought our tickets for the 400th anniversary then and we can't wait to return. It was really remarkable to witness the anniversary of such an important historical event...If this next one is half as good it will be spectacular. See you all there.

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