Trip Report We are venturing outside our comfort zones and hoping the reward is worth it!! April 11 -23, 2021

Hello! I am, again, going to attempt to do a semi livish trip report and then fill in the details when I return. Like Rapunzel, when we made these plans, I definitely was taking a leap a faith! I, like all of us, have had a long year. We are DVC members and it was time to use the points. It is that simple. I can't tell you how thrilled I am now!

The cast remains the same! Den (my husband), Deighton(me), Hunter (16), Camden (9), and Brinley (5 and starts kindergarten in the fall). Some of us are a lot taller and some of us wider...

We fly Southwest out of Pittsburgh early Sunday morning and land in Orlando around 10:15am.( I feel like I struck gold with 2 nonstop flights!) Then we head to the home where animals belong, a one bedroom villa at Animal Kingdom Lodge until April 19th. Then we move to Cabana Bay Beach Resort until the 23rd. Universal is a whole new world for us. Any advice for the entire length of stay is welcome!

I will be posting our plans soon! Thanks for reading! Another big thank you to those of you who posted, happy, positive thoughts and reports during these crazy times. It definitely kept time moving forward and hope alive. It keeps me smiling and tearing up to see your children growing up on this platform! Happy Thursday everyone!!

 

[Stellajack]

View attachment 548527Thank heavens for dentists and lots of walking in Disney!View attachment 548528Needless to say I am not a fan of this sweet grapefruit beer! Tastes like a grapefruit fresca!

I see you brought your very own Princess along! She's adorable.

 

[littleroo]

Did Hunter get into the park at 2? Did you manage to get a boarding group at 1? Or did I miss your updates?

Edit: You must have been typing while I was, and then my daughter came in to say goodnight before she studies for her German test and goes to bed, so it took me a while to actually hit the "post" button.

All good!!! So far all news is good news!

 

[littleroo]

You guys must’ve been really close to us when you were waiting on TSMM!

I thought the same thing!!

 

[littleroo]

Littleroo
We usually plan to make a reservation at Brown Derby and decide that while we're there we may as well add a few days to visit the parks!
Cobb Salad and white wine for me please. Every time we go, I pretend that I am going to order something different. Haven't made that step yet. We love this restaurant!

I know, I just can't take it off the list. Plus the salad seems bottomless. I had to have a cappuccino to refuel! Thanks for following!

 

[littleroo]

I see you brought your very own Princess along! She's adorable.

Thank you! She is cutie but most importantly she is strong and brave! It helps having 2 older brothers! Her vocabulary runs a muck regularly! Kindergarten shall be interesting in the fall!

 

[Stellajack]

Hunter made good use of his school break..... He texts me to tell me he was in Disney Springs! He was on a mission because he made it back for math! His great wantView attachment 547944

I'm with Hunter on this outing! You go Hunter! Never miss Ghirardelli! Glad you made it back for math class. I'll be cheering for you!

 

[fractal]

Umm...Brown Derby will forever be one of my favs!!! The charcuterie board i will be dreaming about in Pittsburgh! For reals!View attachment 548691View attachment 548692

soo good!

 

[littleroo]

soo good!

Say it again!!! Shiver!!

 

[littleroo]

I'm with Hunter on this outing! You go Hunter! Never miss Ghirardelli! Glad you made it back for math class. I'll be cheering for you!

He really is a great young man. He is watching Cam and Brin so we can do TOT together ❤

 

[littleroo]

We had to bail on TOT for ROTR! TOT said 30 and we waited an hour. See you in a few years TOT

 

[Loco_driver]

Tower has had some issues this week for sure.

 

[MickeyCB]

Hunter sent me this from Japan!

That is a gorgeous photo! And it looks like he missed the tacos?!

 

[fractal]

Say it again!!! Shiver!!

Muuufasssaaa

 

[DisneyNerd18]

Good parents take breaks.

OMG this made me so happy. I'm a long time lurker. As a single mom, I remember my first single mom trip to Disney, my son was almost 4. Between the heat, the stroller, the meltdowns and the realization I was alone I needed a drink. So I grabbed a drink for the pool,I felt like people were staring at me. I asked the bartender if this made me a bad mom, his response "the bad moms are the ones that don't drink"

 

[littleroo]

OMG this made me so happy. I'm a long time lurker. As a single mom, I remember my first single mom trip to Disney, my son was almost 4. Between the heat, the stroller, the meltdowns and the realization I was alone I needed a drink. So I grabbed a drink for the pool,I felt like people were staring at me. I asked the bartender if this made me a bad mom, his response "the bad moms are the ones that don't drink"

Welcome! Thanks for following! Everyone needs a break! We have all been there at some point or another. I enjoy bartender's advice! I am one! I hope you have a trip planned real soon!

 

[littleroo]

Well my phone is finally operational again...boy do I have stories from Hollywood Studios Day! They will have to wait until I get home for the most part. Let's just say it was a day of many memories for now! I love something to talk about!

My family agrees the skies are safer without Brin piloting! Thankfully she has many other talents!!

 

[littleroo]

Hopefully Den does a better job teaching her to drive a car! I will be working overtime that month/year!

 

[Songbird76]

OMG this made me so happy. I'm a long time lurker. As a single mom, I remember my first single mom trip to Disney, my son was almost 4. Between the heat, the stroller, the meltdowns and the realization I was alone I needed a drink. So I grabbed a drink for the pool,I felt like people were staring at me. I asked the bartender if this made me a bad mom, his response "the bad moms are the ones that don't drink"

I imagine he didn't mean that mom's who don't drink are bad...I hope not. I'm not a big drinker myself. But I think the bad moms are the ones judging you. You're on vacation and being a mom is hard. You deserve a treat, whether that comes in alcohol form or not!

 

[littleroo]

Good Morning! We are off to a very late start. I just didn't have the heart to wake the kids early after they walked for 12 hours yesterday! Way to go team!

Heading to Magic Kingdom and it is our only day there. Brin and I made it on the bus but Den and Cam were left behind. We are going in separate directions anyways. Brin and I are headed to Splash Mountain.

 

[fractal]

Have a great day!