Trip Report So Much to Celebrate! Some Things Expected, and Some Things Not so Much. And this Time, We Are All In the World!

The countdown is over! The packing is pretty much done, and I'm in full vacation mode. Looking forward to the trip we had planned to take for Madelyn's high school graduation, but almost didn't happen because life always has different ideas. Things are great now, and we are all ready to roll tomorrow.

We have a late morning flight on American from Philly and arrive in Orlando around 1:30. We are using We Drive You Fly for our roundtrip transportation from MCO. We read about them online and they had great reviews. I called and spoke with Ian, and he was great. I'll be sure to let you all know how it goes.

We are staying at POFQ for the first time. We visited the resort several summers ago and thought it was very nice. Looking forward to the stay.

Our only plan tomorrow is relaxing at the resort pool then dinner at Narcoossee at 8:25. If all goes well, we will be able to relax and watch the fireworks from just outside the restaurant before heading back to the resort for the night.

We are staying until July 28 and had contemplated APs, but with the kids college schedules the next few months and some serious home repairs planned, we opted for 8 day hoppers and an After Hours night at Epcot. Also have a few other first time events planned on the trip.

I'm really looking forward to sharing this Live report and catching up with all of you. Also looking forward to the chance for a few meet ups while we are there.

 

[coachwnh]

 

[Darstarr]

My VQ got called on the bus over. In line now and the line is short. Yay!
What song @Zipadeelady will I get?

 

[coachwnh]

 

[coachwnh]

Brayden made it

Time to save Earth

 

[coachwnh]

Song: Disco Inferno

 

[coachwnh]

This last one tastes like BBQ and smells like POTC

 

[coachwnh]

 

[Tiki Traveler]

There is a rotating digital screen that does display tine. We use our phones, so I’m not sure if you can set an alarm.

@WickedSisters When we stayed at Riverside in November we used our cell phones and used the room phone to set an automated wake up call. We got a cute wake-up message from Mickey every morning.

 

[coachwnh]

After Test Track, Brayden went to Mission Space while Maddy and I went to watch Epcot Forever. We walked out to a waiting bus with very few people. Transportation has been great so far

Spaceship Earth looks cool shrouded in the fireworks smoke. Almost looks like a halo

 

[coachwnh]

Plan is Hollywood Studios tomorrow morning and Magic Kingdom at night.

 

[Bullseye1967]

After Test Track, Brayden went to Mission Space while Maddy and I went to watch Epcot Forever. We walked out to a waiting bus with very few people. Transportation has been great so far

Spaceship Earth looks cool shrouded in the fireworks smoke. Almost looks like a halo


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Great Pics! My wife looked over at my screen and asked if @fractal shot those.

 

[coachwnh]

Good morning. On the bus to Hollywood Studios

 

[coachwnh]

Great Pics! My wife looked over at my screen and asked if @fractal shot those.

Thanks. That’s a nice compliment

 

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[Zipadeelady]

Just a few on ride pictures from today and one from yesterday.

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Song update from last night, I Ran

The looks of pure joy and excitement lead me to believe that they think that I Ran is the best song too!

 

[Zipadeelady]

So, major change of plans here. Got a call at dinner during dessert. Crystal has a family emergency and will be heading back to PA at 5:15 AM. We are hoping she’s back with us by Tuesday. Who knows. This really stinks.

Just catching up. I hope things are better by now and Crystal is able to head back.

 

[coachwnh]

 

[coachwnh]

Just catching up. I hope things are better by now and Crystal is able to head back.

Crystal has things better at home, but she needs to stay there and won’t be flying back

 

[Zipadeelady]

Maddy and I rested for a few hours at the room. We talked with Crystal and things are getting better at home, but unfortunately she won’t be coming back.

Brayden went to the pool. Maddy and I are on the bus back to Epcot. Brayden is napping and will meet us around 7

We have a LL for Test Track and purchased Guardians for tonight.

I should really read the whole report before I start making comments. I'm sorry Crystal isn't able to come back down. That sucks but I'm glad things are better back home.