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!!

 

[littleroo]

Your report is making me so excited for my trip next week!!! I'll mention the bug spray to my Mom so she will pack some. She probably does anyway (she's always got everything you might need, no matter how obscure it might be lol) Have so much fun over at Uni!! I'll def be following along!!

I hope you have the best time!! May time stand still for you!! Thanks for following!!!

 

[littleroo]

Looking forward to your take on Uni. My DD and her DH are making plans to go next year for the first time. We have never been so I can’t help her any.
Have a great rest of your disney day!

I will take as many notes as possible for you!! You are another day closer!!!!

 

[littleroo]

Next up!!

 

[littleroo]

One of other favorite hide aways....behind....Japan!

Sake, too!

 

[93boomer]

I will take as many notes as possible for you!! You are another day closer!!!!

Thank you!!

 

[littleroo]

 

[littleroo]

 

[littleroo]

Germany is complete with a bier and paprika chips which were really tasty. My kids think they taste like nothing!

 

[littleroo]

 

[littleroo]

We are now walking out!!

 

[MickeyCB]

I'd love for you to continue your report from Universal, it's been so much fun following you guys!
And quick question, does your husband actually smile all the time in real life as he is doing in your photos?! I think it's awesome! No Grumpy face there!

 

[littleroo]

I'd love for you to continue your report from Universal, it's been so much fun following you guys!
And quick question, does your husband actually smile all the time in real life as he is doing in your photos?! I think it's awesome! No Grumpy face there!

Lol!! He is a ton of fun just keep him in a good mood! There is a dark side to him when pushed over the edge. Seldom thank Donald's feathers! Thanks so much for following!!

 

[littleroo]

Some last photos of Epcot!!

We even got a Mickey bus for our last bus ride!!

 

[Swissmiss]

Enjoy the rest of your trip !

 

[coachwnh]

Looked like a great last day at Epcot. Enjoy Universal.

 

[Katiekitten]

I'm all caught up now it looks like you have had a great time in Disney. All of your food pictures are making me hungry! Enjoy Universal.

 

[MinnieM123]

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I always liked the architectural design at the Morocco pavilion. I love the attractive tile work throughout as well (your last photo in that group really highlighted the intricacy of design at the fountain).

 

[Loco_driver]

On a side note and I will save you from taking pictures but I have been eaten alive this trip! They tell me they are no see-ums. I am covered in very itchy bites! I have brought bug spray every trip for 20 years and have never used it. I scratched it off the list.(pun intended) Just a heads up for those of you coming soon! Now back to the world showcase and caffeine!

I did not notice any bites, but I did actually feel some tiny little bugs on me a few times. Maybe this is what it was. Very odd.

 

[TheMouseFan]

So sad that your Disney trip is over! But I will definitely continue to follow along. I am curious how things have changed at Universal since we were there last June right after they opened back up. They are vigilant with the hand sanitizer in lines, but I've heard that they have been crazy packed with people lately! Hope you have a great time!!

 

[littleroo]

Enjoy the rest of your trip !

Thank you!! We need to turn these storms back to sunshine!!