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A Dream That Came True! The First Timers TR - COMPLETED 9/10
Our trip to Walt Disney World!
I have finally started our TR! Sorry about the wait for those who were waiting, it's been a hectic month for us here.
For those just starting you can read my PTR here: http://www.passporterboards.com/foru...-ever-ptr.html
This was a first time trip for both me and my son for his 12th birthday, provided by his older brother!
Day One ~
Ok, so the plan was to have my dad take us to the airport, no easy task when our flight is scheduled to leave at 6:30am! He was to pick us up at 3:30am, giving us plenty of time to get to the airport and still have two hours to get through check in and security. However, dear old dad got the times all mixed up and arrived to pick us up at 2am!! Thankfully I was already up, and knowing he wanted to get back to bed as soon as he could, I got Scottie up and ready to go in record time. I figured he could sleep some more at the airport. So, one quick stop to get some batteries (that I forgot to buy!) and we were off to the Dallas/Fort Worth airport. We arrived in record time (no traffic at that hour!) only to find that the AirTran desk doesn't even open until 5:30am. It was 3:30am when we arrived at the airport!
So, we decided since neither of us were the least bit tired (yet!) that we would wait with a couple other passengers in the line for the AirTran check in. Thankfully, I had packed some things for Scottie to do while on the plane and he didn't really notice the wait. We just sat on the floor with a very lovely lady who also had an early flight. We discussed how stupid it was to have such early flights and no way to check in for them until an hour before the flight lol.
Once we were checked in it was off to security. I have to say this was the easiest time I've ever had getting through a security check point lol. Not everyone had it that easy, but I was totally prepared! We got through the metal detector fine and even had a playful TSA agent who told my son there was no way he could take his lanyard and pins on the plane and that maybe he should just let her keep them for him! He laughingly told her that she could have ONE if she wanted, but he was gonna trade the rest. (A theme for him the rest of the trip!)
Ok so now we're at the gate, it's 6am and we're ready to get going!! Not.....
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We look around and there's no one there, I mean completely and totally empty! That's what I get for not checking
the flight listings lol, the flight was delayed till 7:30! K well, we eventually got on the plane and the flight was
fantastic. Next stop......Orlando and DME!!! We found the DME check in easily enough and went to the desk
as we hadn't gotten our luggage tags and needed them to get our bags....but wait....what do you mean we're not listed???
We were supposed to be registered for pick up and drop off, but somehow it wasn't in the system. No Problems,
says the nice lady in blue! "I'll just set that up for you right now." That's it? We're good now? Yep, they'll get our
luggage and we are set for drop off as well! Wow, that was easy! We set off for our bus and it's there ready to go,
so we hop on board a lightly crowded bus and we're off! First stop, Caribbean Beach Resort!!!
OMG! Seeing that big beautiful sign for the first time is a moment I will never forget. Welcome to Walt Disney World!! We were so excited we could barely watch the video playing, although it was really cute! When we arrived at
the Caribbean Beach Resort, we were greeted with a cheery "Welcome Home!" Check in straight ahead, and what? we've
been upgraded to a preferred room? Really?? How awesome!! Wait....It's ready? Really?? At this point, the CM
checking us in was outright laughing at my reactions, but in a very nice way. So, off we head to Martinique Building #25, right next to the Old Port Royale! Our room was gorgeous, we loved all the Nemo touches.
We headed over to Old Port Royale to get Scottie an autograph book. We also found him a cute backpack with the four world logo on it and some cute postcards for my scrapbook. We got our mugs and headed back to the room. After a
quick stop in the room, we headed off to the bus stop. I must say, that we never had a major wait for any bus while at
the Caribbean Beach. I know that is one complaint others have had about this resort but we didn't have that problem at
all. We jump on the bus and we're off to Hollywood Studios!
Off to a great start! LOL at the airport fiasco! I love early morning flights because you don't have to be at the airport 2 hours early if they aren't open yet! Awesome that they upgraded you! Can't wait to read about your first day at the Studios!
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Off to a great start! LOL at the airport fiasco! I love early morning flights because you don't have to be at the airport 2 hours early if they aren't open yet! Awesome that they upgraded you! Can't wait to read about your first day at the Studios!
The airport was a total fiasco, but we enjoyed it anyway lol simply because we were on our way!
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Great to start reading about your trip. Do we get to see Cinderella soon??
Brent
You will see Cinderella Brent! I think Scottie took a real liking to her!
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great start glad you're liking CBR!
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Even with the delay you all have had a great start to your trip!
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An awesome start to your trip. A surprise upgrade is always a wonderful bit of magic.
It was a great start and I still am in awe that they upgraded us! But there was much more magic to be had!
The airport situation made me laugh. That is TOTALLY something that I would do. Glad it all worked out in the end, and that you had some nice people keeping you company. Glad you made it to the resort okay. Great start!
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Love all the photos of the Caribbean Beach! 
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