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We got up and my cold was pretty bad, but I wasn't going to let it stop me. We headed out to DHS for rope drop and for me to take Lauren on RNRC for the first time. My DM and Maddie were going to head over to TSMM to try and get FP.
After rope drop everyone took off. It was so funny because everyone was pretty much going the same way. Lauren and I power walked over to RNRC. We waited about 15 minutes for our limo ride. I kept giving her the chance to back out, but she was having none of it. We got in our limo and made our ride to the concert. She absolutely loved it. She said the next trip we are riding it more than once.
I really don't remember much else about what we did there. I know we stayed until noon, before heading back to the resort.
We had an ADR at Y&Y at 4:15, but my cold was so bad I knew there was no way I was going to make it to AK and back. I went to Olivia's to see if they could accomodate us for dinner and they could, so I changed our ADR.
We had a wonderful dinner at Olivia's. My dad and I both had the prime rib and it was yummy. My mom had the Fettecini alfredo. I don't remember what the girls had.
Then I had the most delicious strawberry shortcake. We were definitely impressed with Olivia's.
We ended up going to DTD by boat and walked around for a little bit until I couldn't take anymore. It was so cool going from OKW to DTD at night. We walked around and did some last minute shopping since the next day was departure day.
We went back to the room and crashed.
Next up: I don't want to go home, but I feel like crap!
I have no idea how I missed this TR until now. I'm sorry I did, I love it. Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation. You have a beautiful family by the way. Great pictures too. I can't wait for the next update. Sorry you weren't feeling well though.
wow updates!! YAY! sorry about the cold and ohana! We really enjoyed our food there but we did not have that experience for sure! sorry about that!
I hope that you had a good time despite the cold...that can turn things into a hassle when you feel sick
More great updates! Sorry about the wait at 'Ohana, and for your cold!!
Thanks Marnie.
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I have no idea how I missed this TR until now. I'm sorry I did, I love it. Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation. You have a beautiful family by the way. Great pictures too. I can't wait for the next update. Sorry you weren't feeling well though.
I didn't figure anyone would still be following along, let alone read it from the beginning now! Thanks so much and I think you have a beautiful family too and I am enjoying your TR immensely.
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Great updates! Luke always seems to get a cold at WDW, but he forges on ahead just as you did.
I was not about to let it stop me from enjoying my trip. I am sad that I let it get to me and cancel Y&Y. I was really looking forward to that one. We are not doing the DP in Dec, so it will have to wait for another trip.
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More great updates. Sorry about the cold.
Thanks Cheryl.
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wow updates!! YAY! sorry about the cold and ohana! We really enjoyed our food there but we did not have that experience for sure! sorry about that!
I hope that you had a good time despite the cold...that can turn things into a hassle when you feel sick
It was just on overall disappointment and I love that place. I will give it a few trips and maybe try it again. I just seem to have bad luck when we go there. Hopefully that will change.
We got up and got everything packed up and loaded in the car. Our plans were to head out to MK for our final day. Our flight was at 5:35 so we had plenty of time to enjoy one last park.
We got to the park and the girls needed to get wet I guess.
Then we headed to POTC when we came out these guys were doing a meet and greet so we had to get in line.
I know we made our way around to HM and then BTMRR and then we had lunch at Casey's. The girls were a bit grouchy and Maddie and I had a little tiff over what we were eating. She didn't want a hot dog or corn dog nuggets. I told her tough, she would eat it or starve.
We then went to Tomorrowland for our final ride of the day, the TTA. It seems to have become a tradition for us.
I got the pic of my DM&DD that I have gotten for the last 2 trips.
We headed back to the resort and stopped by the gift shop to use our 9 snack credits for snacks for the plane. Then we loaded up and headed to the airport.
We get to the airport in plenty of time and we all take potty breaks. We visit a little longer and I decide we better get through security. I get our tickets out and go to get my driver's license out of my back pocket and it is gone!!!! What!!! My DD goes back out to the car to see if it is in the seat. He comes back empty handed and I start having a panic attack. They aren't going to let me on the plane!!! I am in tears and I head over to the information desk and tell the lady what I am missing. She asked if I was Elizabeth Ward and I said yes. She said someone had found it in the bathroom and had turned it in. She said they paged me, but you know how that sounds at MCO. You can't understand anything. So I had to go to lost and found to retrieve it.
I said my goodbyes to my mom and dad and we headed through security.
Our flight was uneventful and my DS was waiting on us when we got off. We found the car and headed to her house. We were staying the night with her and my DH was picking us up the next day.
We stopped for some dinner because we were starving. I took about two bites of my hamburger and thought I was going to lose it. This cold was at its peak. I think it lasted another week after I got home.
We had a great time and OKW was just beautiful. I would love to stay there again. If I ever bought into DVC, it would probably be my home resort and it is one of the cheaper ones to buy into too.
I hope to start my PTR for my December trip in a couple of weeks. Until then....
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Luke always seems to get a cold at WDW, but he forges on ahead just as you did.
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Sorry about the cold. 
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