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Ropach Vaca Day 1
Great trip!
Cast:
Me - Lori 36
DH - Brian 35
DS - Ian 6.5
DD - Elizabeth turned 2
DMIL - Elaine
DFIL - Dave
10/22 An exciting day for us as we were able to keep our trip a secret from DS till this morning! We woke him up (at the same time the bus was pulling away without him) around 7:30. We videotaped telling him. At first he was kind of confused and concerned - did we tell his teacher? Did we pack for him? Then it was all smiles! 
Our fabulous direct flight on Southwest from Buffalo to Orlando was on time and perfect, except for one grouch who apparently hates all kids. Security and check-in were fine as well, I was surprised at the long lines given it was 10am.
Magical Express was waiting for us, literally, we hopped on and immediately took off. Our hotel, the Polynesian, was the first stop. Rooms were ready, in Toukleau. Good location for us. We liked how big the room was so DD could run around, we did have to ask twice to get a crib. Like others have said, it was dark in the bathroom. However, little tip, you can remove the tiki sconces on either side of the mirror for more light.
While MIL and I went to our rooms, DH, FIL and kids went to ride the monorail, a ride in itself for DS. They got to ride in front! Hey - that was MY dream for this trip!!! My dream would come true later on...
Dinner at Ohana. Short wait, Good food, excellent service, fun atmosphere. Would love to do again. After dinner, DH and DS went swimming, I checked out the shopping of course. It was wonderful to watch wishes from the beach in lounge chairs, just wonderful. Only wish we could've heard the music. Off to bed, pretty darn tired.
Side note - we usually go this time of year and encounter low crowds...not this time!! No recession hitting WDW yet.
Up next: Magic Kingdom for DD's 2nd birthday with Pooh.
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2012 Boardwalk with DH, DBIL, DSIL, no kids!
2010 Old Key West, same crowd :)
2008 Poly with DH, DS, DD and in-laws
2005 CBR with DH and DS
2000 POFQ with DH
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1997 CBR with friends
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11-02-2008, 10:10 PM
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It sounds like your trip got off to a good start! I can't wait to read more.
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11-03-2008, 06:34 AM
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Great surprise for your son, great start all and all!! Can't wait to hear more!
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LOL you kept it a secret that long? i know i would mess up-
Excellent trip report- thank you!!
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11-03-2008, 11:15 AM
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Glad everything went smooth for the start of your trip. Can't wait to read more.
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What a fun surprise for you son! Great start to your trip as well!
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11-03-2008, 01:52 PM
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Great start to your trip.
We love Toukelau too!!  
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11-03-2008, 03:00 PM
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sounds like a good start to your trip!
thats awesome you were able to surprise your son..and how cute..he was worried about school!
cant wait to read the rest..
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11-04-2008, 01:03 PM
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What a great surprise for your son! I'd love to do that one day, but I'm not good at keeping secrets. Sounds like you had a great start to the trip!
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Thanks for the Report! 
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11-05-2008, 08:51 AM
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What a great suprise. I don't think I could keep it a secret. 
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Thank you so much for reporting!!
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What a great secret to hear 
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11-06-2008, 02:47 PM
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Terrific start. Thanks for sharing!
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11-06-2008, 11:16 PM
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Great
Excellent report- thanks for sharing- !!
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Sounds great so far- what a cool thing to be able to surprise him like that. Can't wait to read more. Thanks for sharing.
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