Hi everyone! I finally got my photos uploaded, so I guess I'll get this thing started. It'll be a short one!
Who: Me and my husband R (previous trip reports linked in my signature)
When: May 3-6
Why: R had an annual meeting in Naples, so we tagged a WDW trip to the beginning.
Where: Beach Club
Travel Day! (text heavy)
We both worked a half-day on the 3rd and headed out of town around 1:15. We had to fly out of Nashville, unfortunately, which is about a 2 hour drive and neither of us particularly likes being in Nashville. Memphis has really limited their nonstops though, so we may have to suck it up and drive the extra hour from now on
I kept getting calls from the same number, so I finally decided to google it, and it was Southwest. When I checked the app, I saw our flight was delayed by about a half hour. As we were coming into Nashville, R asked if I wanted to stop anywhere, so I directed him to McKay's (a huge used bookstore). I found 5 books in 30 minutes, which is really a lot for that place! It is HUGE and I always have a hard time finding anything, but I was pleased.
We continued on to the airport and the long-term lot was full, meaning we had to park economy. We always choose the more expensive option when his company is paying
. We were annoyed, but they're doing a lot of construction, so I think they had a garage closed off. We got into the airport and through security quickly, then stopped at Quiznos. We thought we might get to Disney early enough for a late dinner, but with the flight delay, we didn't want to chance being starving.
The airport was slammed, and the flight leaving before ours was super late, which is what threw ours off. We ended up leaving about an hour late, and arrived in Orlando at 8:40pm.
Guess who was on the plane with us? A BUNCH OF CHEERLEADERS. It was a sign of what the parks would look like. The flight attendant got sassy with them because they couldn't decide where to sit. He said "They all land at the same time, just pick one"
Got our special bands on! Ignore my watch telling me I've been lazy.
Finally stopped for a picture with the Mickey!
We waited longer than normal for the bags to start moving, but we eventually got ours and headed of to Magical Express.
There was a little bit of a backup at the checkin for ME. There were four lines, and they all seemed to be having problems. I think people just didn't have their stuff together because we scanned our bands and were through with no issues.
At this point, I decided to call Beach Club because I hadn't received a text. Last time this happened we waited at the front desk forever at like 2am, and I was not going to let that happen again even though it was earlier.
While I was being transferred, we hopped on the bus. We ended up sitting there 20 minutes before we took off and not one more person got on after us
Whatever.
I was able to get my room assignment over the phone, and he pushed the text to me so I wouldn't forget it. It was 5th floor, and my interest was piqued. I know the Beach Club is not tall, and I know that club level rooms are usually high floors. Hmmmm....
I did some googling, but didn't find anything that made me absolutely certain, and I didn't want to get my hopes up.
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We arrived at our resort around 10:15/30 and stopped in the marketplace for a snack. I wanted donuts and R wanted a cookie, and for some reason he seemed to think we shouldn’t get both because we didn't need that much food. I was not having that...I got us both. Ha
We got on the elevator and hit 5 and nothing happened. Then the door opened and some other people came in and were also going to 5. But since we’d already pushed the button, they didn’t do anything and again we just sat there...They had just arrived too, and we finally realized we were supposed to scan our band otherwise the elevator wouldn’t go anywhere. Once that happened, I knew we had indeed been upgraded. Score!
I guess the bubbles are supposed to be hidden mickeys? There were some better ones, but this was the only picture I took.
The lounge was already closed, and it was late so I didn't take room photos. I was gushing over this room though! And the view!
The room was super clean and fresh feeling, spacious, nice decor. There are almost no Disney touches though, which is disappointing and no bed runners! We turned in for the night after we ate our treats.
Up next: First Day in the parks
Who: Me and my husband R (previous trip reports linked in my signature)
When: May 3-6
Why: R had an annual meeting in Naples, so we tagged a WDW trip to the beginning.
Where: Beach Club
Travel Day! (text heavy)
We both worked a half-day on the 3rd and headed out of town around 1:15. We had to fly out of Nashville, unfortunately, which is about a 2 hour drive and neither of us particularly likes being in Nashville. Memphis has really limited their nonstops though, so we may have to suck it up and drive the extra hour from now on
I kept getting calls from the same number, so I finally decided to google it, and it was Southwest. When I checked the app, I saw our flight was delayed by about a half hour. As we were coming into Nashville, R asked if I wanted to stop anywhere, so I directed him to McKay's (a huge used bookstore). I found 5 books in 30 minutes, which is really a lot for that place! It is HUGE and I always have a hard time finding anything, but I was pleased.
We continued on to the airport and the long-term lot was full, meaning we had to park economy. We always choose the more expensive option when his company is paying
. We were annoyed, but they're doing a lot of construction, so I think they had a garage closed off. We got into the airport and through security quickly, then stopped at Quiznos. We thought we might get to Disney early enough for a late dinner, but with the flight delay, we didn't want to chance being starving. The airport was slammed, and the flight leaving before ours was super late, which is what threw ours off. We ended up leaving about an hour late, and arrived in Orlando at 8:40pm.
Guess who was on the plane with us? A BUNCH OF CHEERLEADERS. It was a sign of what the parks would look like. The flight attendant got sassy with them because they couldn't decide where to sit. He said "They all land at the same time, just pick one"
Got our special bands on! Ignore my watch telling me I've been lazy.
Finally stopped for a picture with the Mickey!
We waited longer than normal for the bags to start moving, but we eventually got ours and headed of to Magical Express.
There was a little bit of a backup at the checkin for ME. There were four lines, and they all seemed to be having problems. I think people just didn't have their stuff together because we scanned our bands and were through with no issues.
At this point, I decided to call Beach Club because I hadn't received a text. Last time this happened we waited at the front desk forever at like 2am, and I was not going to let that happen again even though it was earlier.
While I was being transferred, we hopped on the bus. We ended up sitting there 20 minutes before we took off and not one more person got on after us
Whatever. I was able to get my room assignment over the phone, and he pushed the text to me so I wouldn't forget it. It was 5th floor, and my interest was piqued. I know the Beach Club is not tall, and I know that club level rooms are usually high floors. Hmmmm....
I did some googling, but didn't find anything that made me absolutely certain, and I didn't want to get my hopes up.
---------------
We arrived at our resort around 10:15/30 and stopped in the marketplace for a snack. I wanted donuts and R wanted a cookie, and for some reason he seemed to think we shouldn’t get both because we didn't need that much food. I was not having that...I got us both. Ha
We got on the elevator and hit 5 and nothing happened. Then the door opened and some other people came in and were also going to 5. But since we’d already pushed the button, they didn’t do anything and again we just sat there...They had just arrived too, and we finally realized we were supposed to scan our band otherwise the elevator wouldn’t go anywhere. Once that happened, I knew we had indeed been upgraded. Score!
I guess the bubbles are supposed to be hidden mickeys? There were some better ones, but this was the only picture I took.
The lounge was already closed, and it was late so I didn't take room photos. I was gushing over this room though! And the view!
The room was super clean and fresh feeling, spacious, nice decor. There are almost no Disney touches though, which is disappointing and no bed runners!
We turned in for the night after we ate our treats.Up next: First Day in the parks
My mind is blown because I'm also from the south lol. But this does remind me of a funny story. R and I were at some historical site here in VA and there was a tour group of older people, not from the south. Where ever they were from obviously did not have lilacs because these women were losing their minds over these plants!! Seriously that's all they talked about entire tour! Which was driving me crazy because they kept pronouncing it as lie-LOCK instead of lie-LACK.
People in the same geographical say that one differently. For some reason, I pronounce it the opposite way from the person I'm talking to. Just sure why - maybe just to be annoying 
I know, so cheesy. 
No, not the lady...or the apple. The popcorn! Yum! The line was hella long, but we endured. 
. I ducked into the bathroom really quick, then we headed down Main Street via the Emporium.
