The people on this trip are me, DH, DD10, and DD6/7.
We left on the Wednesday and drove to the Gatwick Travelodge. Not to be recommended, but it was OK for one night.
On Thursday, we arrived early at the airport, and immediately had a delay. Finally took off at about 1.30, and had an easy pleasant flight to Orlando. Perhaps because we arrived late in the afternoon, we breezed through the airport - through security, immigration, bag return - wow - it was really quick!
Picked up our car from Dollar and drove to the Polynesian.
We checked in, all of us tired, grumpy and hungry after a very long day, to be told we were to be upgraded to a MK view room. We were thrilled!
We dumped everything in the room, got a quick meal at Captain Cooks, and went back to our room. The girls fell asleep immediately, and DH and I watched the MK fireworks - from the balcony!
Friday 26th October
Due to the time difference from the UK, we were all awake very early (about 4.30am). We did some unpacking and then much later on, took the monorail to the CR to have breakfast at Chef Mickey's. DD6 asked if we could sit with the monorail driver, and we did!
We had a great table at CM - we were lucky all holiday, as we seemed to get good tables most of the time - and enjoyed the breakfast there. We had only had dinner there before, but we much preferred the breakfast.
The girls enjoyed meeting Mickey and pals...
I think DD6 must have gone for more food!
We left on the Wednesday and drove to the Gatwick Travelodge. Not to be recommended, but it was OK for one night.
On Thursday, we arrived early at the airport, and immediately had a delay. Finally took off at about 1.30, and had an easy pleasant flight to Orlando. Perhaps because we arrived late in the afternoon, we breezed through the airport - through security, immigration, bag return - wow - it was really quick!
Picked up our car from Dollar and drove to the Polynesian.
We checked in, all of us tired, grumpy and hungry after a very long day, to be told we were to be upgraded to a MK view room. We were thrilled!
We dumped everything in the room, got a quick meal at Captain Cooks, and went back to our room. The girls fell asleep immediately, and DH and I watched the MK fireworks - from the balcony!
Friday 26th October
Due to the time difference from the UK, we were all awake very early (about 4.30am). We did some unpacking and then much later on, took the monorail to the CR to have breakfast at Chef Mickey's. DD6 asked if we could sit with the monorail driver, and we did!
We had a great table at CM - we were lucky all holiday, as we seemed to get good tables most of the time - and enjoyed the breakfast there. We had only had dinner there before, but we much preferred the breakfast.
The girls enjoyed meeting Mickey and pals...
I think DD6 must have gone for more food!