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We go on
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Yes indeed! Just a mattering of getting there now!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
After, a pretty good nights sleep, I woke up at just after 3 am. I only woke up a couple of times and was able to go back to sleep rather easily. I always worry about oversleeping and have only done it once for a trip. I did it by about thirty minutes, but everything worked out and just had to rush a little, but not too much. I could officially say, I’d be in Disney World today! In just about six hours, I’d be landing in Orlando.
I got ready to go and had a little bit of breakfast with a glass of milk, a some juice, a banana and a piece of pound cake. I packed a few last minute items, such as clothing I’d need after landing, since with Disney’s Magical Express, my luggage would not arrive for a few hours after. Just made sure everything was packed. I also reset the thermostat to the minimum as I wouldn’t be home. A few days ago, I also had my mail held for the length of my trip. So good now, that you can set this up online. I also watered the lone plant I have in my condo as well. It was now about 4 am and Sharon would be here soon to drive me to the airport. I brought my three bags downstairs and left them in the foyer. Now, I just waited for Sharon to arrive.
It was now 4:15 am and when Sharon said she’d arrive. She wasn’t here yet and of course I kept checking out my windows, to look for lights as it was quite dark out and not likely there’d be other traffic in my condo complex. Finally, at 4:25 am she arrived. I locked everything up and put my bags in Sharon’s car. She said she was a bit late as she had to stop for coffee! Priorities of course! It was a bit cold outside in the mid to upper 40's and sprinkling a little bit. I had checked my flight status before leaving and my flight was running on time. We then took the short drive to Westchester airport. There was very little traffic on the roads and arrived at the airport at 4:50 am. I grabbed my bags, gave my thanks and goodbyes to Sharon and went inside the terminal.
This is a small airport with only eight gates, which I love much more than the larger airports like JFK. There are fewer amenities here and that’s the only drawback! There are only a few check in desks for Jet Blue, American Eagle, Spirit and Delta. There was only one person in line in front of me and the process went rather quick. Everything looked good and had my Even More Space seat in the front row. There was still another hour until boarding, so I went to Dunkin Donuts for a coffee. Always so good and pretty reasonably priced!
I did a bit of exploring in the terminal, but not too much to explore with it’s size. There is an upstairs with a small lounge to relax and an observation deck inside to watch the action on the tarmac.
My flight is Jet Blue 1895
Downstairs in the terminal and not exactly busy! The check in desks and TSA security are just over to the right of this
My Jet Blue flight
After a bit of doing this and hanging in the lounge a bit, I headed to security. I was able to skip the line and use a different entrance, since I had the Even More Space seat! The line was pretty good size, so this helped and went through rather fast. Now I just waited in the lounge area by my gate for boarding to begin. It began on time at 6 am and I was one of the first to board. Love the Even More Space seats and costs only a bit more and feel it’s worth it. Always like the Direct TV and Sirius Radio too. A few people were a bit late boarding so the plane left the gate a few minutes late. No big deal!
It was still a bit dark out when we took off, so the photos didn’t come out too well. We flew over close to where I live and tried to look for my condo complex, but from the air a lot looks the same. Just spent the time watching some Direct TV and reading a bit of my Passporter. I had some coffee and some Blue Terra Chips, which are standard on Jet Blue flights!
Over Northern Florida, just prior to landing
Central Florida in the Orlando area
We landed about ten minutes early at 8:50 am.
A bit blurry, but just as we landed!
Pulled up to the gate
So, we pulled up to the gate and were able to depart the plane shortly. Could feel the warm Florida air once off the plane and in the gate entrance. So, I headed first to use the restrooms and soon after to the monorail to the main terminal.
Always like the sight of this upon arrival in Orlando! A short wait and ride on the monorail to the main terminal. Went outside for a bit as it was fairly warm in the low 70's for this time of the day and overcast. Thunderstorms are forecast for later in the day!
NEXT: Magical Duo and Riverside!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
All went well and pretty much a breeze luckily! Always helps to be organized, be well planned and be prepared if one little thing could throw this off! Most of the time, these things are out of your control!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Landed and ready for the fun to begin! The air looks pretty muggy in Florida.
I couldn't wait to get to Disney! It was quite muggy for sure!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Sounds like smooth traveling to the Sunshine State!
Yes it was! Loved flying out of a small airport direct to Orlando! Can't beat it!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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I only woke up a couple of times and was able to go back to sleep rather easily. I always worry about oversleeping and have only done it once for a trip. I did it by about thirty minutes,
but everything worked out and just had to rush a little, but not too much. I could officially say, I’d be in Disney World today! 
Finally, at 4:25 am she arrived. I locked everything up and put my bags in Sharon’s car. She said she was a bit late as she had to stop for coffee! Priorities of course! 
It was a bit cold outside in the mid to upper 40's and sprinkling a little bit. I had checked my flight status before leaving and my flight was running on time. 
There are only a few check in desks for Jet Blue, American Eagle, Spirit and Delta. There was only one person in line in front of me and the process went rather quick.
The line was pretty good size, so this helped and went through rather fast. Now I just waited in the lounge area by my gate for boarding to begin. It began on time at 6 am and I was one of the first to board.
Just spent the time watching some Direct TV and reading a bit of my Passporter. I had some coffee and some Blue Terra Chips, which are standard on Jet Blue flights!
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