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.

 

[Zipadeelady]

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

 

[coachwnh]

 

[cgersic]

Sorry about the 5,000 likes - I don't get on here over the weekends, only at work!

Along with everyone else, I'm sorry Crystal had to leave, but I'm really glad I got to see in all of your photos how much fun she was having while she was there, and how much fun you all have together! Let those good times keep rolling!

 

[coachwnh]

It’s hot and lines are getting long. Cooling off here before our next two rides

 

[coachwnh]

 

[coachwnh]

Sorry about the 5,000 likes - I don't get on here over the weekends, only at work!

Along with everyone else, I'm sorry Crystal had to leave, but I'm really glad I got to see in all of your photos how much fun she was having while she was there, and how much fun you all have together! Let those good times keep rolling!

Thanks for following along

 

[coachwnh]

Ordered our lunch for 11 here

These guys were interrogating suspected members of the resistance

 

[coachwnh]

Plan is to have lunch, ride Rise, visit Oga’s, then head back to the resort

 

[coachwnh]

Lunch was good

Brayden struggled with the spicy chicken

 

[coachwnh]

 

[BwlrBry212]

We have a late morning flight on American from Philly and arrive in Orlando around 1:30.

We were at PHL at the same time that day. My mom and I were not headed to Disney though (gasp!). We had an 11:30ish flight to Nashville for the week.

 

[coachwnh]

 

[coachwnh]

Winds picking and skies getting dark. Heading back to the resort.

 

[coachwnh]

Rained very hard on most of the ride back, but it’s dry at the resort. Stopped for a Mickey Bar, now time to relax.

 

[Wicked Sisters]

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.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Wicked Sisters]

@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.

Thanks that is a great help and will definitely use that.

 

[coachwnh]

On our way for dinner at Wilderness Lodge

Magic Kingdom tonight until 11

Secured passes for both Space Mountain and Tron earlier today. Hoping to watch fireworks again as well

 

[lindawdw]

I just started reading your live TR yesterday and finally got caught up! I’m glad Crystal did well through her treatments and is feeling well now! It’s too bad that she had to leave your vacation to help out with the family emergency but you all had such a great time together while she was there which was quite evident in your family photos! I loved seeing all the smiles on your faces. The crowds seem quite minimal in your photos which is such a plus these days when vacationing at WDW in the summer! It seems like parents have opted to take their kids out of school to avoid the heat of the summer. Love all your magic meet-ups!

 

[coachwnh]

 

[lindawdw]

Enjoy your dinner at WL!