Trip Report **Completed** It's My Birthday (and its a hot one...)!

Hey guys my computer isn't here yet but I really want to start my TR so I'm slowly uploading pictures hoping my computer can handle it :rolleyes: So, it will be a slow start but here we go!!

Who?
Just my Mom and I (Mary and Megan)...as if you don't know us by now :)
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When?
July 4- 14th!

Where?
The Polynesian :)

Why?
I'm off all summer and I always wanted to go to Disney for my Birthday so why not!

T-1 Day
I finished residency the Friday before leaving but this day was insane for me trying to get a bunch of training and applications done before I left. I was also trying to finish ALL our packing...since we are not light packers...:joyfull::joyfull: These are just my two suitcases
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Anyway we were finally all set to go and we were out for a quick walk before bed when my sister called me and told me Max (my nephew) was having trouble walking. :( Long story short she had to take him to the ER but it all turned out OK and it was just swelling in his knee from his recent ear infection. Luckily we knew all was OK by like 10:30 and could still get some rest!

Day 1 - July 4, 2017
We had a later flight (aka not 6 am) so we could sleep in a bit, but we were going to Disney so I still woke up at 6am :) I still didn't drag myself out of bed until 7 am though, don't worry :)
We got ready and took our usual "kidnapping" pictures :)
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Soon enough it was 8 am and we were off to the airport !
Southwest in our airport had a new self check in thing so we tried it out. This gave my flash backs to when I flew out of Canada to Punta Cana and struggled with self check-in but this was much easier and it only took me a few minutes to figure out the luggage tags :) The whole thing, however, made my Mom very nervous so she was glad I was doing it :p
When we brought our luggage to the counter the worker was saying that we MUST be going to Disney World (based off the DME tags and the Minnie Mouse suitcases) and how he and his coworkers go to Disney several times a year too :) We were lucky to have TSA pre-check and the TSA worker was so sweet about our matching shirts and saying she loved them. Anyway, the whole experience was very pleasant and I looked at my phone when we were through and it was 8:27 am. Drove to airport, checked luggage, and went through security all in 27 minutes :)
We were pretty hungry so checked out the Anchor Bar's breakfast menu but we were not feeling it (and we are creatures of habit) so went to get our usual bagel breakfast :)
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Petey was there of course
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We enjoyed our bagels then headed to our gate to wait. It was a VERY slow airport day (probably since its a holiday) so it was kind of nice to relax in the quiet. Soon enough we were on the plane!
When I got up in the morning my Lambie (yes I have one) was on the floor by my carry on. I had no idea how she got there but it was like a sign that I had to bring her so I did :)
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Magic Bands unite!
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We were lucky enough to be seated in row 3 and there was a dog behind us which made it even better :)
Our flight was actually about 20 minutes longer than usual but we entertained ourselves with The Keepers from Netflix (love that you can download stuff to use offline) and we had a fantastic flight crew!
You all know what happens first at the airport (well besides the bathroom...)! The fonorail!!
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Next up: down to DME!
 
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fractal

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Day 11 continued
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Next up was Barnstormer :)
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Then apparently we stood outside Casey Jr. for a bit :)
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I apparently took like zero pictures this day but then we did Buzz again (times two? pictures still not working) and the Peoplemover.
We headed to the Carousel after this. It broke down while we were on it so we got an extra long ride :)
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Our last FP of the morning was Peter Pan so we did that before heading out :cry:
Bye MK :cry::cry:
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Back at the hotel we had just a short wait for the Magical Express. I spent the time reading DVC brochures and dreaming :joyfull:
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Even Petey was sad to be going home :joyfull:
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Anyway, when we got to the airport we got in the TSA pre-check line but turns out that even though it was printed on our tickets :oops: We waited a long time in security and barely had time to eat before we boarded. Oh well ! Sadly we had to board and head home :cry:

Next up: we leave for Disney tomorrow!

I was getting sad for you until I read what was Next!

so jealous.:)
 

DonnaOnTheRocks

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I Loved your report! Nothing compares to birthdays in Disney!! Trust me you will be spoiled now and want to be there every year ;).You have me reconsidering my Ohana breakfast idea next trip, it was so good the last time I was there a few years ago. I love all of your Disney outfits too, I'm always stockpiling outfits all year for my trips lol :). Can't wait to hear about your current trip! Hope you have an amazing time :)
 

Big Hair

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Day 11 continued
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Next up was Barnstormer :)
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Then apparently we stood outside Casey Jr. for a bit :)
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I apparently took like zero pictures this day but then we did Buzz again (times two? pictures still not working) and the Peoplemover.
We headed to the Carousel after this. It broke down while we were on it so we got an extra long ride :)
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Our last FP of the morning was Peter Pan so we did that before heading out :cry:
Bye MK :cry::cry:
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Back at the hotel we had just a short wait for the Magical Express. I spent the time reading DVC brochures and dreaming :joyfull:
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Even Petey was sad to be going home :joyfull:
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Anyway, when we got to the airport we got in the TSA pre-check line but turns out that even though it was printed on our tickets :oops: We waited a long time in security and barely had time to eat before we boarded. Oh well ! Sadly we had to board and head home :cry:

Next up: we leave for Disney tomorrow!
Disney is calling me too! I fly out of Grand Rapids at 600 am Tuesday.
 

LadyBelle

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In the Parks
No
Isn't Tonga Toast made with sourdough bread? If so, that kind of ruins it for me.

Great report, as usual. Looking forward to the next!
 

Dave Z

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May we asked where you did your residency, last year we spend a lot of time at area hospital's for our son Kevin.
After looking at your pictures Andrea and I think we have cross paths. (Children's & Roswell)
 

Doc Disney

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Original Poster
I Loved your report! Nothing compares to birthdays in Disney!! Trust me you will be spoiled now and want to be there every year ;).You have me reconsidering my Ohana breakfast idea next trip, it was so good the last time I was there a few years ago. I love all of your Disney outfits too, I'm always stockpiling outfits all year for my trips lol :). Can't wait to hear about your current trip! Hope you have an amazing time :)

You are so right...I'm already trying to figure out how I can get there next year :hilarious::hilarious:
Thank you! I sometimes shop too much and justify it by saying the outfits are for Disney...haha
I think (I hope) we just had an off day at 'Ohana! Especially with the ham since bacon is still on the menu
 

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