Trip Report **COMPLETED** The Tale of the Three Backpacks

Hi all! As I am fighting through Disney depression I figured I would start my TR to see if it helps...:inlove:

Who?
The usual....my Mom (Mary) and I (Megan)
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When?
January 17 - January 21, 2018 - originally it was supposed to be the 18th - 21st but the vacation creep hit us :inlove:

Where?
Originally we planned on staying at Pop Century but my sleep deprived self changed to the Grand Floridian while at the airport going home from our last trip :joyfull: We fell in love with it last trip and I found a decent rate so we switched. Also I am neurotic and was worried about staying at a value with all the kids during the peak of flu season
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Why?
Some little birdies told me they were going to Disney and it only took one mention on the forum to get me down there :joyfull::joyfull:

Day 1 - January 17, 2018
Our flight wasn't as early as our last trip so we were able to sleep in - only I was wide awake at like 6 am :joyfull:
So we got up and ready and did some last minute packing before heading out
Usual date pictures my Mom makes us take :)
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Anyway we were out the door by 7:20 am and ready for a quick trip the airport. Only, it wasn't. It wasn't supposed to snow this morning so I wasn't even stressed out about it but it was snowing pretty heavily which turned our 15 minute drive into a 45 minute drive. I mean....people were driving like they had never seen snow before which was obnoxious! Thankfully we had TSA precheck (although security was dead anyway) so we got through security in like 2 minutes and we were back on track time wise.
We had some breakfast....our usual bagels!
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My Mom wouldn't take a normal picture :joyfull:
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After breakfast we had a short wait to board our plane. We boarded quickly but sadly we were stuck de-icing for 20 minutes before we could even leave.
Gangs all here
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Magic Band twins
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Our flight was extra long for some reason...usually its like 2 hours and 20 minutes max and this time it was almost 3 hours o_O I'm sure the weather had something to do with it but it was annoying :joyfull: Everything felt like it was in slo-mo this morning which is torture when you just want to be in Disney!
First stop: fonorail!
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Next up: more airport fun
 

Balki228

Active Member
Following along.

Just curious on average when you do the on-line check in with earlier arrival times do you notice that you get the room ready text before the normal check-in time?
 

Doc Disney

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
I am at work crying!!!! I need to finish uploading my pics and start a report to keep the Disney blues at bay!!!!

I'm way more depressed than usual....I think because its still winter and cold

Bummed I didn't see you either, but followed along on Insta!
Your mom and her Minnie backpack...too cute!

Aw ! I wish I saw you guys as well! She is something else...
 

Doc Disney

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
Lmao I DO NOT blame you for avoiding a flu ridden children habitat. I am also super neurotic and have been touching patients only with gloves on this season. Ain’t nobody got time for the flu!

I have been using so much hand sanitizer (and used so much in Disney that my hands bled) :joyfull:

Following along :) How was your experience in landing at MCO? I keep hearing stories about the waits due to work on the fonorails and I'm wondering how long it's going to take to leave the JetBlue area and make our way to DME. My countdown is only 45 more days!!!!!

No issues at all! On our side at least the fonorail was running every few minutes like usual. woohoo thats a nice countdown !
 

Doc Disney

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
Following along!! And I totally agree with you about the airport. I looked up at the ceiling the other day and actually got scared!!

Its so bizarre how open the ceiling is! And its been like that for awhile!

Yay!! Already looks like a lot of fun. And very sophisticated matching backpack with the Minnievan ;)

Not everyone can match their mode of transportation :joyfull:
 

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