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Bunnies and Princesses, Magic, a Rebel Spy and Poop! 10/18-10/24 Trip Report. UPDATED 12/28
No, I have not finished my other trip report and I think for now, it is best that I do not try to relive it. Well that is what my therapist said anyway. Seriously, that trip had my husband saying "This trip is gonna determine whether I ever go back with you". ME??? Oh please...
Anyhoo, The usual suspects are:
Me
Mr Red. (AKA Poppop)
DD Anna 14( AKA the rebel spy)
DD 23 Haley ( AKA Penelope. You are gonna have to read to find out why)
DSIL Robert 25
MADDIE! My granddaughter. Who spent most of the trip saying " WE ARE GONNA DO WHAT I SAY." Yeah how did that work out for you kid?
Before I go any further, let me tell you. This trip report is gonna be picture light. My husband bought me a backup battery for my lumix and I put it with the charger annnnnnnd our ghost hid it. REALLY. Well that is my story anyway.
Anywhooo , we actually left as planned on the 18th. I was shocked too! We got our pretrip fight out of the way when my parents decided to extend THEIR stay and take us to lunch on the 19th. Long story there.
I about had a stroke on 95 because we actually got out of town smoothly and traffic was not too bad. DEAR PEOPLE,THIS NEVER HAPPENS. We are usually at least 2 hours late leaving (not my fault) and encounter traffic that has me convinced I am going to die in a fiery crash. We spend waaaaaaay too much time on 95 between Savannah or points in Florida.
ANYWAYBACKTOTHETRIP, We stopped at the Florida welcome center for the obligatory free juice. Maddie, our cynical world traveler, told us we were not stopping after this that she was ready to GET THERE. (she turned 5 on this trip.Has already traveled waaaaaaay too much with us.We were apparently the BORING car and she did not like Popop's music).
As we neared Orlando, Jill- our trusty GPS- rerouted us through a questionable area because of the I-4 construction. We survived and made it Celebration Suites where we were crashing for one night. My DD Haley had booked this through travelocity. A family suite for $60 bucks. I was assured it was clean so I went with it. IT WAS. For what we paid it was more than adequate. yes the place has some signs of age but the pool and bathrooms were immaculate. The room was clean and it was in walking distance of an awesome pizza place. We even decided to forgo DTD and just chill at the hotel as we were getting up EARLY.( Like I don't every freaking day)
The DD's and DSIL and I walked around Oldtown( I think that is the place that was next door. I am tired and do not feel like tripping over the dog to go look.)Awesome shop with discounted Park Merchandise ( Like Fun Finds at DTD). We walked around the stores while Poppop and Maddie played in the pool. I would link you to it but there is a loud creepy video that plays when you first go to the sight. Just tell google to find celebration suites at oldtown.
We got Pizza from Flipper's delivered to the pool. Probably one of the best pizza's I have ever had. We ate it by the pool and listened to the people screaming on the Slingshot at Oldtown. BONUS!
After winding down and calling my DS who was on DogDuty we decided to call it a night. Now if I was staying more than one night I would need a room with 2 bathrooms. I cannot go if someone has recently bathed or showered.Or smelled it up. Febreeze is okay but if you train them to use Natural Air Fresheners Bathroom Spray Toilet Deodorizer | Eliminate Bathroom Odors with Poo~Pourri you will thank me. Found this little spray bottle of angel essence in a gift shop in Amelia Island. The room had 2 full beds, a murphy bed and a sofabed. Also had a full kitchen. I doubt it would be that awesome rate when it is busy but hey..it was clean and nicely decorated.
I did creep in the bed with Maddie because well, Mr Red and I are not small people.Leave it at that.
When we started talking about this trip it came about like this:
I was stealing a sleepin day. I really needed to be working but dern...Mr Red comes in the boudoir all nice and sweet, cuddles up to me and whispers ever so soflty in my ear...get up Red, I have been looking at Disney dates over fall break. Gee I thought it was gonna be some other kind of non mouse related fun. But being the loyal wife and Disney Freak I am ,I hopped up, and got my laptop. Mr Red had Mickey Waffles all ready for me. That sly dog....
Well we looked at dates , figured staying ON property was the best deal with the free Dining thrown in, So we went from there. Started researching dining options and EMH and blah blah blah. The room itself was cheaper per night than my usual go to hotels.So put Free Dining on it. BAM! We have ourselves a DEAL!
Before I go beyond this point. ( Yes I am getting to check in)We have never used a ddp before. Mr Red could not make the numbers work the way we eat at the parks, But this was free and the snack credits could play into our Food and Wine experience, It has now become the way we eat at the parks. There will be much crunching of numbers to see how to best use it for us but that will benifit you too because eventually all that mess will be on my blog.
We had agreed to have Maddie duty most of the trip, However they were meeting friends from school at AK and we were headed to MK. To ride HM and then wander aimlessly until lunch.
So at 7 am we check into ALL Star Moovies and THEY HAVE OUR ROOMS! We unpack the big stuff and take Maddie for a Waffle.
And then leave her with her parents and aunt for a morning of Old Folks Fun.
Please stick with me. I know I babble but this trip truly showed me once again how Magical Disney is. From the little things to Experiencing Fantasmic with M y Granddaughter,
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