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Alright gang here we gooo!

Departure Day -Feb 1, 2017

I set my alarm for 7:15 am, and when I got up Brook was already coming out of the shower. My FIL was picking us up at 8:45 that morning for our 10:30 am flight. The plan was to arrive at PHL at 9 am. He picked us up a few minutes early and off we went! No line at security! Brook walked right on thru the metal detector, but I was stopped. The TSA agent said they were picking up metal on my thighs. Ummm...maybe lard, but I wasn't smuggling any metal. She asked me if I wanted a private room and that she was going to have to pat me down. I told her there was no need for a private room. She did her search and off we went! I stopped to buy my traditional Cosmo magazine and then we went off to find some breakfast. Brook decided she wanted McDonald's so we strolled over that way. Found 2 good seats over looking a runway. We ate, watched the planes take off and talked about our upcoming plans! After eating we walked over to our gate, but as usual it was packed so we sat at an empty one. We like being the last ones to board, so we're not sitting there for 20-30 mins. While waiting to board I got this guy...

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We hadn't even left PA and our room was ready!! Awesome!!! We were happy with the location, we just really didn't want buildings 1 or 7(furthest from lobby and food court). The flight was nice, I read and Brook slept and listened to music. We landed early and made our way down to the ME. The bus wasn't crowded at all and off we went! We got to FQ and Brook made a beeline to find Elsie. I waited at the front desk to ask about upgrading to AP's. I thought it could only be done at the parks or DS, but we upgraded right there!! SO EXCITING!! The merchandise discount was so nice!! Brook came over and said she didn't see her and asked me if I could ask a CM if she was around. The lady we asked said she had moved over to POR! Sad, but no big deal. I knew I'd be in for a few boat rides lol. Our first of which would happen after lunch.We were hungry, but didn't want to eat too much as we had an ADR at Chef Mickey's . We dropped our bags in our room which was perfect as far as location goes! Literally a 20 second walk to the food court!

Brook ordered kids chicken fingers and I can't remember what I got. I'm thinking it was soup. From there we strolled down to the dock to visit POR. Guess we strolled a little too slowly because we missed the boat by seconds. By the time we got to POR we were told that Elsie's shift had ended 15 mins earlier. Rats! We missed her! From there we took a bus to the MK and hopped the monorail over to CM's for dinner.
I was able to move it up to 5pm as opposed to 7pm I believe. We decided to hit up the MK afterwards since we had the AP's now and didn't want to get there that late. We arrived 15 mins early and checked in. Decided against a picture, watched the parade of characters and just relaxed. Our buzzer went off first! We were the first ones in and first ones to attack the buffet. We enjoyed the food and desserts, the characters not so much. I had originally booked this meal when I thought Kevin and Mia would be joining us. It was just awkward lol. We are super fast eaters so we left before they could make their rounds again. I explained to the waiter we were supposed to have a child with us so we were more interested in the food.
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She'd kill me if she knew I posted this pic of her with no makeup! After stuffing our traps, Brook did some shopping. She wanted a new pin lanyard and a few other items. When she was done we took the monorail over to the GF so she could stop in Basin, her fave store on prop. That birthday and Christmas money was apparently burning a hole in her pocket. She decided on 5 bath bombs and then we headed over to the MK. We were tired by that point and didn't do much but take in the sights. We had such a nice day, fun, relaxing and always exciting!
 

amjt660

Premium Member
Courtney
Thank you for a great trip report
As you mentioned it did not always go to plan but the memories that you have will last a lifetime
Or until you start to lose it and then you will hopefully have pictures that you can look at to remind you!!!!

Good luck to you in August - I hope it is another good trip
(who I am kidding - I will be following along on your PTR and your TR so I will know that it was a great trip!!)

Max
 

Courtney6682

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
Courtney
Thank you for a great trip report
As you mentioned it did not always go to plan but the memories that you have will last a lifetime
Or until you start to lose it and then you will hopefully have pictures that you can look at to remind you!!!!

Good luck to you in August - I hope it is another good trip
(who I am kidding - I will be following along on your PTR and your TR so I will know that it was a great trip!!)

Max

Thanks Max! I'm really trying to go into this trip with a totally different mindset. It's hard tho because I love, love, love planning for Disney!
 

amjt660

Premium Member
Thanks Max! I'm really trying to go into this trip with a totally different mindset. It's hard tho because I love, love, love planning for Disney!
I understand the need to plan
If you every get a chance try to go to DLR in Anaheim
You really are limited to how much planning you can do ( wrt Disney that is)
It sorts of helps condition you to not go toooo overboard.

Max
 

MySmallWorldof4

Well-Known Member
Oh! I have a shirt for lil T bird too along with the pressed pennies! I know you're not big on Disney clothes, but I think I remember you mentioning that HE said something about not having any? I have this from when Brook was 13...it's a child's medium I believe. I can double check the size after work today
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That is one of the best Tees. My dh has it. :)
 

blreinsel

Well-Known Member
Just realized that I had a few posts left to read of your TR... but now I'm finished. :) Glad you had a great trip and even MORE glad that you've booked your next trip! :joyfull:
 

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