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!!

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

The duo appetizer!
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You are more adventurous than I am, I couldn't eat that octopus. It is plated nice though. I love that bread in your next post, they have that as part of the bread service for Nomad lounge.

 

[Loco_driver]

That bread looks delicious!

 

[littleroo]

The food at Tiffins was delicious! The service was very rough. Our server was completely overwhelmed! I feel bad because I know he was doing more than anyone should be expected to do!

The next picture is a riot! Be aware it is not for the faint of heart!!

 

[littleroo]

 

[littleroo]

You are more adventurous than I am, I couldn't eat that octopus. It is plated nice though. I love that bread in your next post, they have that as part of the bread service for Nomad lounge.

It really does not taste like much. Octopus just has a great texture! Thanks for following!! I didn't have beer tonight at Tiffins. I just stuck to a Titus and soda water. I played it safe. Den was drinking negronis. He was so happy to have one made right!

 

[littleroo]

We just went down to Sanaa to sit at the bar and chill but they are not allowing seating at the bar so we grabbed a drink to go. We found a little corner outside to chill and escape the kids for a much deserved break! I am sure they are happy with the break, too!

 

[Darstarr]

We just went down to Sanaa to sit at the bar and chill but they are not allowing seating at the bar so we grabbed a drink to go. We found a little corner outside to chill and escape the kids for a much deserved break! I am sure they are happy with the break, too!

Good parents take breaks.

 

[littleroo]

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Good parents take breaks.

Thank you!! Real life is starting to melt away! Warm hugs!

 

[Swissmiss]

Good parents take breaks.

Exactly. We used to do Friday night “family” dinners with another family in our building and after dinner the kids were banned from the room. And when we go out to dinner with other families, because most restaurants here just push together 4-tops for larger parties, we ask them not to

 

[ShookieJones]

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LOL! Best pic of the TR so far! HAHA!

 

[littleroo]

Leaving AKL! Heading to Epcot! We all slept in today! It was much needed! Some foggy pictures on the bus which was awesome today!! Hunter is in Chemistry

 

[cgersic]

Is Hunter actually getting schoolwork done during the day? That would be sooo hard for me!

 

[littleroo]

Is Hunter actually getting schoolwork done during the day? That would be sooo hard for me!

Supposedly! He is present at least! This year, sadly, is a wash for him. I just want him to absorb, as much as possible, for his very intense redo!!

 

[littleroo]

First ride of day on Soarin! C2!

 

[littleroo]

Living with the Land again!

 

[littleroo]

Quick bite of Sunshine Seasons. Food was warm and good. They did just open!

 

[littleroo]

Went over to visit Figment!! It is a hot one! The Flower and Garden Festival is breathtaking!

 

[littleroo]

 

[littleroo]

Next stop Mexico. The line is intimidating but it moves very fast! Brin got a t shirt and a bought a pair of earrings. The earrings are the same pair I bought years ago and lost one. So now I have 3 There was a young lady in the Mexican Pavillion named Sarah. I just want to give her a shout out because she was so helpful and sweet!

 

[littleroo]

Now, if you are in Mexico, I have to visit my favorite sneaky duck!!