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So sorry that you had to deal with Tropical Storm Debby. I'm really hoping it cleared up for you and that you were able to make the best of it. Looks like a good start so far.
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There's nothing worse than a long DME line when you just want to get going! And then with all the stops before getting to your resort. I can imagine the boys thought you would never make it. Sorry about the rain, but it sounds like you were able to have a somewhat restful evening. I find that I don't like having plans that first night. We just take it slow and make sure we are rested and able to hit the ground running in the morning. Hope the storm headed out and you have some nicer weather for the remainder of your trip!
Ok, I know this is a weird thing for me to notice -- but since when do DME buses have seat belts? I've never noticed that before!
I'm glad you made it to Disney! I hear you about losing your way at POR. The only time we ever stayed there, DH and I arrived separately (I was already in Orlando for work and he met me there). I got to the hotel first, found the room, and walked around a bit. I texted him when I knew he was on his way from the airport and just told him to meet me in the main lobby, because there was no way I could describe to him how to find our room!
Sorry about Debby paying an unexpected visit.
I think it's one of the new busses. Of course I can't be sure because I'd never used DME before. But Sharon mentioned in her TR that they had new busses with new flat screen tv's and blue seats.
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Originally Posted by Tabitha34
Glad you made it and no more gum incidents! Love all your pics! Our room looked just like that. Made me wish we were there now! Love that you got food pics. I never remembered to get them. Sorry you had to deal with a tropical storm.
Yes, thank goodness there's no gum in Disney property. On the food pictures, you'll see throughout the report that sometimes I forgot to take them.
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Originally Posted by lazanya
Sorry about Debby.
I hear you about getting lost at POR. I've stayed there twice now and still get so confused and turned upside down finding my way around!
What made it worse was that it was raining.
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Originally Posted by dutchdisneyfamily
I'm glad you're there! I know you can get turned around at first, but you'll get it down. It's so beautiful there. I miss it! Looks like a great meal and a great start!
I loved the resort! It was so beautiful and peaceful!
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Originally Posted by disneydeva
Great start. Looking forward to hearing more.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by lexiemom
Well that wasn't very nice of Debby to tag along! Hopefully she wasn't too much trouble.
Abniel's bed is really neat, I don't think I have seen a picture of those yet.
How dare her come and try to ruin my vacation!
The bed was cool and very comfortable (I know, I tried it ).
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Originally Posted by HollyH
Nice room! Too bad about the crowd at DME and the rain.
Thanks! I didn't mind the crowd too much after all I was on my way to Disney.
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Originally Posted by Dlandmom2
Cute room, and great dinner! The fish and chips looks similar to what they serve at Disneyland...and it's one of my favorites!
Bummer about Debby! I remember thinking about you guys when that was going on and hoping that it didn't spoil your vacation too much!
I love fish and chips!
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Originally Posted by nursemom
Your room looks nice, did you have a building request? Dinner looks yummy. I could go for one of those brownies right now!
I just requested a new refurbed room on the first floor. The location was just perfect. There was a quiet pool practically outside my room and it was very close to a bus stop.
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Originally Posted by sunshinetaradise
You guys arrived the same day we did! I had never used DME before this trip but I couldn't believe how many people were waiting in line! It took almost three hours for us to get a bus! It was also raining very heavily by time we landed! Glad you made it safely!
Wow, I can't believe we were there at the same time. Too bad we didn't know that before. Anyways, the crowd was insane! But once the busses started coming it went pretty fast.
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Originally Posted by dwonderz
Nice room - and bed!
Sorry about the rain!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Chancho
How did I miss this??? I have been waiting to see when you would start your TR. I saw that Debbie was going to be making a visit while you were there Looks like you are gearing up for some damp days,but I am sure there will be some rays of sunshine in your report. Can't wait to hear more.
When I found out about TS Debby I thought "now what?". Thankfully we managed.
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Originally Posted by tdhc
Glad you had a nice flight. Your room looks great and the fool yummy. Look forward to reading more.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Sorry about the rain! But dinner looked very yummy!
It was yummy. At this point we were all starving.
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Originally Posted by TuffyCO
I just found your TR tonight and got caught up. I did a quick run through of your PTR as well. The room looks very nice and I love the fold out bed. I like those much more than sleeper chairs!
The bed was just perfect for my son!
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Originally Posted by disneydreamer33
Well that just stinks about Debby! She just had to rain on your parade. Dinner looked good though. I have never seen the fish sticks. They looked good. The room is nice. I love the little bed. Is it one of the remodeled rooms?
Yes it's one of the refurbed rooms. They are really nice.
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Originally Posted by benjiboo25
Looking forward to hearing more about how you managed all the rain.
Your pics make me excited for our first stay at POR next month!
Bummer about good ole Debby. But at least you were at the happiest place in the world. I have brought ponchos, but usually leave them in the room when needed anyways. And evidently Claire is too good for $1 ponchos...she thinks she needs a Mickey one.
I wish I had bought ponchos from home, you'll see why.
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Originally Posted by mcc0313
I love that feeling when you wake up and know the next time you lay your head down you will be in Disney . Sorry that "Debby" decided to join you . POR is one of our favorite resorts, my girls love the Riverside Mill. I love the look of the renovated rooms...that trundle bed is so much better than the floor style that they had. Looks like the new bed got an owner very quickly
Yes, the bed had an owner even before we had arrived at Disney.
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Originally Posted by chezp
Sorry about the rain, but glad you're not letting it stop you.
The rain was kind of a bummer. But nothing was going to stop me at Disney.
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Originally Posted by mojjo
I'm so excited to read about your trip. And tell your DH "no comments from the peanut gallery" when your trying to find your room.
The room looked really nice. The recent re-dos are pretty. And a little rain never hurt.
Can't wait for more.
You'll see that rain is much better than a burning sun.
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Originally Posted by hleland
Hopefully Debby wasn't too much of a downer on the trip.
We'll see...
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Originally Posted by DMA
Just joining in. Can't wait for more!
Thanks for joining!
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Originally Posted by JKnott17
Well, that was quite rude of Debby to invite herself along on your trip! I hope she doesn't stick around too long. I love the Princess and the Frog touches in the room!
Those touches go perfectly with your PTR!
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Originally Posted by KMB733
Sorry Debby decided to tag along with you on your vacation. Lunch looks yummy!! And great pictures of the room.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by honeybee723
So sorry that you had to deal with Tropical Storm Debby. I'm really hoping it cleared up for you and that you were able to make the best of it. Looks like a good start so far.
There was a lot of rain but we made it work.
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Originally Posted by PrincessSharon
Sorry about all the rain. Glad you made it safely! POR looks great - it's my favorite moderate. I love the look of the rooms now!
I loved this resort, but of course I have nothing to compare it to.
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Sorry about the rain and not being able to go to DTD! Looks like a great dinner anyway!
Plans got a little messed up, but no biggie.
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Originally Posted by OCEANGRLLG
Cool room! Glad yall made it! Sorry for all the rain
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by stardust190
There's nothing worse than a long DME line when you just want to get going! And then with all the stops before getting to your resort. I can imagine the boys thought you would never make it. Sorry about the rain, but it sounds like you were able to have a somewhat restful evening. I find that I don't like having plans that first night. We just take it slow and make sure we are rested and able to hit the ground running in the morning. Hope the storm headed out and you have some nicer weather for the remainder of your trip!
Maybe if we had gotten on an earlier flight, we would've gone to a park. But with arriving in the afternoon it's better just to chill out at the resort.
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Just joined...all caught up now! Can't wait to read more. I love the pictures of your room! I think I want to stay at POR on our next trip! Keep it coming!
Glad I found your TR and haven't gotten too far behind yet! Glad y'all had a great flight - but so sorry about Debbie! When all the bad weather was going on in Orlando - I thought about everyone that was in Disney and sent pixies that way! Can't wait to hear more!
Sounds like after a rough night before, your travel day started out rather smooth.
Yuk about the gum. I usually drive over it and it hurls itself onto the side of my car. Once it hardens, its a pain in the you know what to get it off. And I completely get ya about the floors in public places, let alone public restrooms.
Sorry Debby had to rear her ugly head during y'alls trip, slowing down the DME process. Hopefully she eases up some for y'all.
Y'alls room looks great! I so want to try PO resort some time. Abniel's bed was so cool!
Remind me not to read TRs before eating. Your food pics made my stomach start growling at me.
Just joined...all caught up now! Can't wait to read more. I love the pictures of your room! I think I want to stay at POR on our next trip! Keep it coming!
Thanks for joining! I loved POR! It was so nice and peaceful!
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Originally Posted by JoJayMom
Glad I found your TR and haven't gotten too far behind yet! Glad y'all had a great flight - but so sorry about Debbie! When all the bad weather was going on in Orlando - I thought about everyone that was in Disney and sent pixies that way! Can't wait to hear more!
Thanks! Debby was little stinker but I didn't let that get in the way of my fun.
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Originally Posted by Shelley the Pooh
Sounds like after a rough night before, your travel day started out rather smooth.
Yuk about the gum. I usually drive over it and it hurls itself onto the side of my car. Once it hardens, its a pain in the you know what to get it off. And I completely get ya about the floors in public places, let alone public restrooms.
Sorry Debby had to rear her ugly head during y'alls trip, slowing down the DME process. Hopefully she eases up some for y'all.
Y'alls room looks great! I so want to try PO resort some time. Abniel's bed was so cool!
Remind me not to read TRs before eating. Your food pics made my stomach start growling at me.
Well there are lots of food pics, so have a snack close by when reading.
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Originally Posted by shazza
Enjoyed your PTR, so looking forward to following along as you describe your trip!
Sorry for the lack of updates but the last week has been crazy! I'm working on the next update and hoping I'll be able to post it later in the day. Thanks for sticking around!
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Glad you made it safely! POR looks great - it's my favorite moderate. I love the look of the rooms now!
Sorry you had to deal with a tropical storm.
On the food pictures, you'll see throughout the report that sometimes I forgot to take them.
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