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Just discovered your TR and read it all the way through! What a great trip!!! Looks like you had a fabulous time! DH and I visited Stingray City years ago and hope to get our kids there some day. I still feel like it was the most incredible thing I've ever done... as I'm scared of just about everything! And the food made my mouth water. Yummy!
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Well, I found the file! However, there was no update! So, 10 months later, here's the condensed version of our last day!
We went to breakfast early at AP. Said goodbye to our servers, and were off the ship by 7:45. Breezed thru customs, and got in line for the Avis shuttle. It was quite crowded, since a Carnival ship had also just come in. I got one of the last seats on the shuttle and went ahead to get the paperwork started! We ended up with a mid-size SUV instead of a mid-size car (I'm not going to complain)! We headed for DTD, where we did some shopping, got some pins, and explored the LEGO store. Then it was off to AKL for lunch (the Mara) because I was craving Zebra Domes! After exploring the resort and their giftshop (best one on property, IMO) we headed to MCO. No problems checking in, or flying home (we had to stop at BWI). Arriving back in CT, it was only in the low 60s if that (maybe the upper 50s). This coming from 90+ degree heat and stifling humidity in the Caribbean. Talk about shock! The cool weather lasted for a couple days after we got back. And that's pretty much the trip!
Final Thoughts: I think we all agreed this was probably the best vacation ever. It was so relaxing. We were probably all asleep by 10 most nights on the ship, so we did miss a bunch of stuff, but it didn't bother us. The kids didn't spend as much time in the clubs as I thought they would have, but it really wasn't a problem. Having the verandah is a must do for us, as we spend a lot of time in our room. Palo brunch is to die for (so much better than dinner), the tea was great (thanks again Michelle ) and dinner was also good. Our excursions were great. I'd highly recommend the Stingray City tour in Grand Cayman, and the Fury Catamaran in Cozumel (just wish my back was not hurting for that one as it is very active). And my back. Yes, while it did slow me down for a day or two, thankfully it went away much quicker than I had expected so I was able to enjoy a great day at Castaway Cay. I'd highly recommend the Western on DCL.
We're headed out to DL and SoCal in two weeks, so while I'll probably won't get a TR up for that before I leave (since I'm still working on the plans), hopefully I'll be able to put something together when we get back! Thanks so much for reading along, and forcing me to finish this report!
Thank you for sharing your trip and taking the time to finish it up. I know you will all have a a wonderful time in DLR. I look forward to your new TR.
What a great finish Marnie. I really enjoyed hearing all about the cruise, sounds like everyone enjoyed. Have a gret time at DL and in Southern California, looking forwad to hearing all the good stuff when you return.
I often wondered just what happened on your last day. Now we know! Thanks for finishing it up. I hope you guys have a fantastic time in California!!!
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Wow what a great trip!! It looks like you all had a great time. The pictures are beautiful.
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Now back to the beginning of yours! Can't wait to read it!
I'll have to see if I wrote it in my Word file and just never posted it! 
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So, 10 months later, here's the condensed version of our last day! 
We headed for DTD, where we did some shopping, got some pins, and explored the LEGO store. Then it was off to AKL for lunch (the Mara) because I was craving Zebra Domes! 
After exploring the resort and their giftshop (best one on property, IMO) we headed to MCO. No problems checking in, or flying home (we had to stop at BWI). Arriving back in CT, it was only in the low 60s if that (maybe the upper 50s). This coming from 90+ degree heat and stifling humidity in the Caribbean. Talk about shock! The cool weather lasted for a couple days after we got back. And that's pretty much the trip!
Waiting to eat with Goofy - DLR May 2010
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