Colexi's Spring Break Adventure - Thread 3 of 3 - COMPLETE 6/27
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Joy J · 06-20-2005, 04:28 PM

Marnie, I've thoroughly enjoyed reading every word of your trip report. Sorry that you had all those problems at the airport but it sounds like you managed to turn the whole thing into an adventure. I'm really looking forward to reading your final thoughts.

Joy

RobDVC · 06-21-2005, 01:29 PM

rrrrgghhhh... I absolutely get so unnerved by those people who think the rules don't relate to them. I'm glad you told that woman she couldn't cut in line ahead of you.

Glad you're alarm clocks worked and that Colin waited until after your trip was over to get sick.

lauren-roxy · 06-21-2005, 02:47 PM

I am so sorry that your trip report is ending Marnie!! I always enjoy reading about your adventures and I really love your pictures!!! Your time at the airport sounds less than fun. We are one of those families who drive, but after getting stuck at an airport once with three kids under 4, I vowed never to fly again! We are lucky that the kids are great travelers!! Can't wait to read your final thoughts and I really hope you can go to Disney in December so I won't have to wait so long for another trip report!!!!

**chezp** · 06-21-2005, 05:00 PM

I'm so sorry this report has come to an end. Poor Colin, coming home and getting sick - but as you said, at least he made it home first. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us - I've thoroughly enjoyed it.

WEDway Guy · 06-21-2005, 09:35 PM

Hey Marnie,
I don't think I've chimed in during your entire trip report, sorry about that. Your trip sounded great! You and your family have a great way of rolling with the punches, as it were. You tour the parks with the kids in mind and then head to the hotels for a great rest and recharge. Your mehtod is a great model for what I want our trips to be like...fun, relaxing, exciting and tasty!

As always, awesome pictures. Your photos of Epcot actually make me want to go there during the Flower & Garden Festival. (And that's saying a lot!)

Thanks again for sharing your trip with us! Can't wait for your next adventure!!

mac · 06-24-2005, 10:24 AM

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While we were waiting, I spotted another family leaving from the Villas. They were all piling into the minivan, with Massachusetts plates. Ugh, I just could not drive that after spending a week at Disney. I was exhausted and the last thing I wanted to do was spend a day in the car. More power to them for driving it!

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We drive from Massachussetts b/c DH will not fly

it is absolutely exhausting!! I'm glad you had a great vacation, and I'm sorry Colin got sick (at least it didn't happen until you got home!).

lindawdw · 06-24-2005, 04:23 PM

Marnie- Sorry to hear about Colin getting sick but it does sound like you enjoyed your trip! You did so much and were so lucky you didn't have the crowds that I experienced Easter week. Hope you get to go during the Christmas season so we can read another trip report. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your adventure with us.

djpooh74 · 06-24-2005, 05:08 PM

Great report as usual, Marnie. You have a lovely family. Your kids are just adorable.

**Colexis Mom** · 06-27-2005, 02:02 PM

Final Thoughts

Well, it was an adventure, and not a nightmare as I had thought it might be. I can stand up and say “I survived the vacation week crowd”

Of course, this year I had Easter on my side

With it being in late March, I think the rest of the country except the Northeast must follow the spring break at Easter theme so the crowds were quite manageable. That said, they were definitely building as the week went on. And from subsequent reports of Passporters who were down there the week after I was, it looked like it was quite busy. Maybe we just lucked out

We still were stuck in a sea of red (Red Sox and Patriots gear was being worn everywhere) and at some times I felt like I must have been in Downtown Boston instead of Downtown Disney with all the New Englanders :hello:

Even though this was our third trip in 11 months

(don’t think I’ll be able to do that again, but I can dream

) we still had many firsts this trip. Of course there were the obvious new attractions……Soarin’, the new Stunt Show, Cinderellabration, the new lunch at PSB in Norway, Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station. But we managed some “old” firsts as well……..Le Cellier, Coral Reef, the Animation Tour at MGM, CP for dinner, Stitch (for Matt), Fountainview Bakery, Ghiradelli for ice cream

, Off Kilter, renting a Surrey Bike, Ariel’s Grotto, Beaches and Cream (eating inside instead of take out), Tea Cups (for me and Colin). I’m impressed with that list

The weather also cooperated, well mostly. We went from winter to summer in less than 7 days. The only thing we should have had were the blankets for the kids the first few nights (who would’ve thunk you’d need blankets in mid-April

)! And of course, we got to meet up with some great Passporters…….Kelley (Megglesmom), Rhonda (mom2my4dwarfs), and Karen (BritDisFan).

The AKL was great as usual, and our room was to die for

I don’t think I could be so lucky again, and thankfully all our requests were met. The BC was good as well, you just can’t beat the location. Now, if I could only snag a room discount, I’d be even happier

And hallelujah, they finally installed a self serve drink dispenser area

That alone was worth it!

Well, that wraps it up! I hope you enjoyed it

The next trip is officially scheduled for August 2006 for our big 10th Anniversary Blowout (4 day cruise and 10 days at the park). But, can we stay away for that long? Will we make it back before that (perhaps another December magic trip)

Stay tuned

Here are the Photopass pictures. Bear with me, scanning is not my forte

They looked fine on the screen, but are fuzzy here

Thanks for reading the report everyone

Cinderbrella · 06-27-2005, 03:52 PM

Excellent TR, Marnie!!

Thank you for sharing; your reports always give me lots of ideas for our upcoming trips!!

Your family is soo cute!

Sending

for your future trip planning!!

TinkerBelz · 06-27-2005, 03:56 PM

As always your trip reports bring me so much pleasure. I have gotten so many tips from reading them and REALLY look forward to them each time you announce one is up and coming!

DawnDenise · 06-27-2005, 03:58 PM

Thanks for an incredible TR!!! I've really enjoyed reading it! Love your photopass pictures too!!

jakenjess · 06-27-2005, 04:04 PM

I just got caught up on your report, Marnie. It was wonderful! I'm glad you were able to avoid really big crowds. Hopefully you'll be able to sneak in another trip before August '06!

clio · 06-27-2005, 06:40 PM

Thaks for the wonderful trip report, Marnie. I enjoyed reading all of it and loved your pictures. It brought back memories of going to Disney World when DD was younger.
Liz

lauren-roxy · 06-27-2005, 07:54 PM

Marnie, you always write the best trip reports!! They are such a joy to read and I love hearing all the antics about your adorable kids, they remind me so much of mine!! You took incredible pictures and your Photopass ones are very cute! Thanks for sharing your trip! I hope you get to go back sooner than August!!