DisneyWhirled
08-26-2007, 03:44 PM
Our posse:
DH-John (38)
Me-Karen (33)-Disney Freak
DS-Colby (8)
DD-Kaylee (5)
DM-Jackie (55)-Karen's mom & Grammy to Colby and Kaylee
We are DVC members and stayed at SSR in the Grandstands Section.
Let me preface our report by stating that this was a complete and utter surprise to Colby and Kaylee. We last visited DW in May, and they did not think they were going to DW until Feb '08. Imagine their faces when we told them on 8/10 that we couldn't go in Feb '08, because we were leaving the next day and that their beloved Memere Jackie would be joining us! Little did they know that we were full of suprises!
Day 1-We flew SW from Manchester on the 9:00PM flight-absolutely could not believe how many people had the same idea to go to Disney as we did-and especially at 9 PM :). Manchester is 1.5 hours away from our home in Biddeford, Maine, so how ironic was it that we ran into a another Biddeford family on the same flight!
We arrived at MCO around midnight, which really was not that bad. Kaylee slept the whole flight, and the rest of the family attempted to keep good 'ole mommy calm on the plane, that took all of their time :). We had the kids already in their pj's so they were nice and comfy. We decided to get our luggage, so that we would have it right away. Then it was off to Magical Express. We only waited about 15 minutes for our bus, which wasn't bad. The only problem with a late arrival was that there were several drop offs. As a result, we did not get to SSR until 2AM :sleepin:. I have to say DS & DD were absolutely awesome-I had to wonder who took my two kids and replaced them with these little angels! Must be because Grammy was with us!
We had a quick check-in with a CM who we must have woken up from his deep slumber-who directed us to the furthest building on Disney property. Guess I wasn't loud enough with my request for a Grandstands Pool View. Come to find out the room was not THAT far, but the only way we were going to see the pool was to camp on the roof. We requested a 1 BR, and it really did turn out OK.
When checking in, we asked for bell services to bring us and our baggage all the way to our room, which they gladly obliged. We also picked up our Garden Grocer order, as they had left it that day with bell services. Upon arrival we found the room to be clean and nice. By this point, we were all ready for bed! Good night!
DH-John (38)
Me-Karen (33)-Disney Freak
DS-Colby (8)
DD-Kaylee (5)
DM-Jackie (55)-Karen's mom & Grammy to Colby and Kaylee
We are DVC members and stayed at SSR in the Grandstands Section.
Let me preface our report by stating that this was a complete and utter surprise to Colby and Kaylee. We last visited DW in May, and they did not think they were going to DW until Feb '08. Imagine their faces when we told them on 8/10 that we couldn't go in Feb '08, because we were leaving the next day and that their beloved Memere Jackie would be joining us! Little did they know that we were full of suprises!
Day 1-We flew SW from Manchester on the 9:00PM flight-absolutely could not believe how many people had the same idea to go to Disney as we did-and especially at 9 PM :). Manchester is 1.5 hours away from our home in Biddeford, Maine, so how ironic was it that we ran into a another Biddeford family on the same flight!
We arrived at MCO around midnight, which really was not that bad. Kaylee slept the whole flight, and the rest of the family attempted to keep good 'ole mommy calm on the plane, that took all of their time :). We had the kids already in their pj's so they were nice and comfy. We decided to get our luggage, so that we would have it right away. Then it was off to Magical Express. We only waited about 15 minutes for our bus, which wasn't bad. The only problem with a late arrival was that there were several drop offs. As a result, we did not get to SSR until 2AM :sleepin:. I have to say DS & DD were absolutely awesome-I had to wonder who took my two kids and replaced them with these little angels! Must be because Grammy was with us!
We had a quick check-in with a CM who we must have woken up from his deep slumber-who directed us to the furthest building on Disney property. Guess I wasn't loud enough with my request for a Grandstands Pool View. Come to find out the room was not THAT far, but the only way we were going to see the pool was to camp on the roof. We requested a 1 BR, and it really did turn out OK.
When checking in, we asked for bell services to bring us and our baggage all the way to our room, which they gladly obliged. We also picked up our Garden Grocer order, as they had left it that day with bell services. Upon arrival we found the room to be clean and nice. By this point, we were all ready for bed! Good night!