Hi everyone! We are back! And I need to start by saying that i'm sorry for the delay in starting this Trip Report. To say life has been crazy since we returned from Disney is an understatement! So a bit of a spoiler alert from Day 4 of our trip. While on vacation, Niles, my wonderful DH, got an amazing opportunity for a job back in Michigan! We are going home! Next week! We moved out of Michigan 8 years ago...and now we are headed home. What a magical thing to happen on an already magical trip! And we also had Colin's 1st birthday party extravaganza this past weekend. So it's been a whirlwind over here. But now...its time to begin!
The characters: My DH and my son who is turning 1 on this trip
Where: Wilderness Lodge
When: May 31 to June 5
What: Colin's 1st birthday
Day 1 - May 31st
We flew out of Washington DC at the crack of dawn...literally! I loved flying this early with Colin because he went right to sleep just before take off.
Just before landing...someone woke up!
Colin is great on flights and he loves looking around at everyone. Thankfully, he sleeps most of the time! (Stay tuned bc that changes on the way home!)
We navigated our way to DME. Love flying Jet Blue but totally on the other side of the airport from DME. Here we are! Ready for Colin's 1st DME ride! I'm not sure who is more excited!
I'm not sure who is more excited!
We are here!
And now...we are home.
We checked in online but I always make sure I talk to someone at check in. I know there is talk to go direct to room, which is a good idea, but that just doesn't work for me. I like the process of being welcomed home. I like getting excited and telling the cast member why we are there and what we are celebrating. And we met Nick and Sam at the Wilderness Lodge this way! Nick was great and Sam was the manager. He over heard our story and said he would like to do something special and gave up a $25 credit so we could buy Colin his ears. And its always good to be connected with the front desk because you never know when you are going to need them. Like 5 minutes after checking in. We headed to our room - 6th floor over looking the lobby and we get there...and nothing. Magic Bands don't work. Niles headed back to get it straightened out and about 20 mins later, he returned. Apparently - and I don't fully buy this explanation - our magic bands didn't work b/c they were tied to our room keys from when we stayed there...in 2007. huh? I don't even, I can't...I don't care...just get me in my room. While Colin and I waited...we snapped some pics!
We got it working and decided we need some food!
We headed to Roaring Forks and had some lunch. I can't remember what Niles had but I had the buffalo chicken flat bread and it was amazing! And then...I got the s'mores cupcake! Delicious!
Colin enjoyed his lunch! And can we talk about how cute magic bands are on a little kids! (this is the first and last day he wore this)
Chicken nuggies and grapes for this little nugget! A TIP - for all those traveling with little ones or ordering the kids meal. If you grab them a meal, grab a juice as the drink and stash it in the fridge for breakfast. The juice is way too big for him but it was perfect for Niles and I to share over breakfast.
After lunch, we headed back to the room to get ready to the hit the pool. Here's are room!
That's our little stroller inspector in the background!
The characters: My DH and my son who is turning 1 on this trip
Where: Wilderness Lodge
When: May 31 to June 5
What: Colin's 1st birthday
Day 1 - May 31st
We flew out of Washington DC at the crack of dawn...literally! I loved flying this early with Colin because he went right to sleep just before take off.
Just before landing...someone woke up!
Colin is great on flights and he loves looking around at everyone. Thankfully, he sleeps most of the time! (Stay tuned bc that changes on the way home!)
We navigated our way to DME. Love flying Jet Blue but totally on the other side of the airport from DME. Here we are! Ready for Colin's 1st DME ride! I'm not sure who is more excited!
I'm not sure who is more excited!
We are here!
And now...we are home.
We checked in online but I always make sure I talk to someone at check in. I know there is talk to go direct to room, which is a good idea, but that just doesn't work for me. I like the process of being welcomed home. I like getting excited and telling the cast member why we are there and what we are celebrating. And we met Nick and Sam at the Wilderness Lodge this way! Nick was great and Sam was the manager. He over heard our story and said he would like to do something special and gave up a $25 credit so we could buy Colin his ears. And its always good to be connected with the front desk because you never know when you are going to need them. Like 5 minutes after checking in. We headed to our room - 6th floor over looking the lobby and we get there...and nothing. Magic Bands don't work. Niles headed back to get it straightened out and about 20 mins later, he returned. Apparently - and I don't fully buy this explanation - our magic bands didn't work b/c they were tied to our room keys from when we stayed there...in 2007. huh? I don't even, I can't...I don't care...just get me in my room. While Colin and I waited...we snapped some pics!
We got it working and decided we need some food!
We headed to Roaring Forks and had some lunch. I can't remember what Niles had but I had the buffalo chicken flat bread and it was amazing! And then...I got the s'mores cupcake! Delicious!
Colin enjoyed his lunch! And can we talk about how cute magic bands are on a little kids! (this is the first and last day he wore this)
Chicken nuggies and grapes for this little nugget! A TIP - for all those traveling with little ones or ordering the kids meal. If you grab them a meal, grab a juice as the drink and stash it in the fridge for breakfast. The juice is way too big for him but it was perfect for Niles and I to share over breakfast.
After lunch, we headed back to the room to get ready to the hit the pool. Here's are room!
That's our little stroller inspector in the background!
I absolutely loved your TR! Thank you for sharing! 
