Trip Report **COMPLETED** It's My Mom's Birthday (and it's still a hot one)!

Hey guys, since I essentially failed at making a live TR I will be doing a real one :joyfull::joyfull: I give all you live trip reporters credit! I kept forgetting!! To be fair, though, I have my hands tied most of the time taking videos for my YouTube channel :)

Who?
I'm sure you know but it was my Mom (Mary) and I (Megan)!
PhotoPass_Visiting_MK_403548362371.JPG


When?
August 8 - 13, 2017

Where?
The Contemporary!

Why?
Today is my Mom's actual Birthday but she can't get off easily on Monday's since its her long day so we went earlier to celebrate her Birthday - ish :)

Day 1 - August 8, 2017
My Mom had to work a half day so I impatiently waited to leave for Disney :rolleyes:. When she got home we checked our luggage, went for a walk and relaxed before my Dad got home to drive us to the airport.
The Gang was ready to go..:joyfull: We are weird I know!
DSC_5160.jpg

DSC_5162.jpg

DSC_5163.jpg

We left for the Airport around 3:30, got there around 3:45, and we had our bags checked and went through security by 3:50 :p I love the Buffalo airport!
We were starving since neither of us ate anything but breakfast so we headed to the Anchor Bar (birthplace of chicken wings). (PS For anyone not from Buffalo who wants to visit and try chicken wings let me know...I can name at least 10 spots better than the Anchor Bar :p)
DSC_5166.jpg

DSC_5167.jpg

We split the appetizer sampler like we always do :) Boneless wings, chicken wings and mozzarella sticks. So healthy! ;)
DSC_5172.jpg

After dinner we headed to our gate to wait for our flight. In the morning of this day there was a fatal hit and run right outside the airport which was sad enough but while we were waiting I found out it was one of my friend/co-worker's uncles. So sad :(. They still haven't found the guy driving the car either :(:(
We were watching the news while we waited to see if they had any leads and soon enough it was time to board the plane.
DSC_5173.jpg

DSC_5175.jpg

DSC_5174.jpg


Next up: Getting to Florida!
 
Last edited:
Click to expand...
Songbird76

Songbird76

Well-Known Member
Doc Disney said:
Day 1 continued
We had a very turbulent flight...I'm sure from all the lightening and whatever storm was in the area! It would not have been so bad if it didn't add about 20 minutes to the flight which is the worst when you just want to get to Disney (and when there are annoying people behind you on the plane :rolleyes:)! Anyway we entertained ourselves with Neflix and Fixer Upper and soon we landed!
There was a smudge on the plane glass :)
View attachment 222554
Fonorail time!
View attachment 222551
Those fluorescent lights on the fonorail did not look good with my hair :p
View attachment 222552
Our flight landed before 10 but we still decided to get our luggage so that we wouldn't have to wait until late at night for it to come. We were still mad about it though...doesn't take that much time but still less time in Disney :joyfull::joyfull:
View attachment 222553
My Mom's face was pretend but this looks like I was actually annoyed about something :joyfull: (I think that woman next to me shoved me out of the way if I remember correctly).
View attachment 222555
I was a little nervous (as I always am) about our luggage showing up, especially since my Mom accidentally threw out the claim tickets :rolleyes: Luckily three pieces of Minnie luggage showed up and we were on our way. PS there was a guy next to me who had a black suitcase and he couldn't tell which was his. When he saw one of my suitcases he commented on how easy they are to spot!! Very true sir :)
Usual picture...
View attachment 222559
It was DEAD on the bottom floor where DME is!
View attachment 222560
Once I realized my Mom was taking pictures and not videos I had to pose :joyfull:
View attachment 222561
I actually anticipated a long wait for a bus, but we got escorted right on one!
View attachment 222562
We did, however, wait quite a bit of time on the bus. Like my Mom said at least we were sitting so no big deal :) They ended up doing a hodge podge of resorts and the order was Grand Floridian, Bay Lake Tower, Contemporary, and finally Saratoga Springs. I felt bad for Saratoga Springs people...thats a long bus ride!
Almost a full moon!
View attachment 222563

Next up: more randomness
Click to expand...
Sorry about your coworker's uncle. That is so sad!!
Did your luggage all come out on the one baggage carousel? We waited and waited and waited for one suitcase and finally realized they had turned on another carousel and our suitcase was there. :rolleyes: That would have been helpful information to tell people. We always tie a colorful scarf to the handle of our suitcases so we know which ones are ours.
 
coachwnh

coachwnh

Well-Known Member
In the Parks
No
Doc Disney said:
Hey guys, since I essentially failed at making a live TR I will be doing a real one :joyfull::joyfull: I give all you live trip reporters credit!
Click to expand...

Thanks for filling us in with all the details! Im opposite most people. I cant do a TR when we get back. too hard to remember. It takes time and some late hours at night, but i love doing the live reports. Looking forward to more
 
DonnaOnTheRocks

DonnaOnTheRocks

Well-Known Member
I'm late, but here now! LOVE that room at the Contemporary! I made the mistake of booking the cheapest possible room there and well, you get what you pay for :hilarious:. Maybe after the Poly and Beach Club (next on my list) I'll try again at the Contemporary :)
 
Doc Disney

Doc Disney

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
Vivian_apfm said:
And happy birthday to your mom today!! :joyfull:
Click to expand...

She said thank you :)

MinnieM123 said:
The views from the Contemporary (MK side) are wonderful. I can't even remember how many years ago I stayed there for a few nights (to splurge--at least once in my life I had to stay at the Contemporary!), but I'll never forget the nighttime views toward the castle. Also, I loved getting up early in the morning, to sit on my balcony and watch the first monorail trains depart the station at MK. So glad you and your mom are staying there. Enjoy!
Click to expand...

The daytime views are great but the nighttime views were incredible! We slept with our shades open most nights so we could just look out !
 
Doc Disney

Doc Disney

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
Figaro Family said:
Happy Birthday to your mom! We still have to wait until Sunday to leave for WDW so I'll enjoy following your full trip report until then!
Click to expand...

Thank you! I will try and write as much as I can before you leave :) I'm so excited your trip is coming up so quickly!!!

amjt660 said:
BCDD
Things are pretty hectic around here with work , going on vacation in less than two weeks, youngest DD getting her wisdom teeth out , planning a trip to Japan for work....

I just don't know if I have the time to follow another trip report

WHAT!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Just kidding

The true north strong and free will also support our close neighbors from Buffalo!!!

Note: I had to spell neighbors your way without the "u" for it to pass spell check

Colour me crazy but youse guyze spell things weird


Max
Click to expand...

Wow that is a lot going on!!! Thanks for fitting me in :p:p I kind of like the "u" in words...make its look fancier !
 
Doc Disney

Doc Disney

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
becca_ said:
Ugh, I hated hearing the news of the hit & run, I go down Genesse all the time and I felt so sick about that happening :(

I'm actually laughing because in January I upgraded my room to a lake view (water?) at Beach Club, because it's my boyfriend's first trip... But I ruined the surprise since I know he wouldn't have even noticed, kinda like how your mom just thought that it was supposed to be like that :hilarious:
Click to expand...

I know I hated hearing about that accident even before I knew someone it affected. Just awful. That is true about room views, especially water views. I don't think people realize they are an upgrade :joyfull::joyfull:

DisneyBound2017 said:
I'm in!! The live ish report was fun, but I'm looking forward to more details!!
Click to expand...

Thank you! I agree I like full detailed trip reports better :)
 
Doc Disney

Doc Disney

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
Songbird76 said:
Sorry about your coworker's uncle. That is so sad!!
Did your luggage all come out on the one baggage carousel? We waited and waited and waited for one suitcase and finally realized they had turned on another carousel and our suitcase was there. :rolleyes: That would have been helpful information to tell people. We always tie a colorful scarf to the handle of our suitcases so we know which ones are ours.
Click to expand...

OMG really?! Thats awful I would have been in a panic !!! Ours thankfully came out all in one spot!

coachwnh said:
Thanks for filling us in with all the details! Im opposite most people. I cant do a TR when we get back. too hard to remember. It takes time and some late hours at night, but i love doing the live reports. Looking forward to more
Click to expand...

I have to write everything down otherwise I forget! haha
 
Doc Disney

Doc Disney

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
Big Hair said:
Kudo's on your live and after live reports. Very enjoyable. Almost seems like I was there with you.
Click to expand...

Hope you had a great trip!

mcstensrud said:
I'm still here ! Totally understand the heat issue. Was at the Poly 2 weeks ago and it was soooo hot the pools didn't even cool us off !
Click to expand...

Thankfully the Contemporary pool was cold otherwise I'm not sure we would have survived!
 

Register on WDWMAGIC. This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.

Back
Top Bottom