So, I will be adding to this post for days in the parks. I write journal entries, daily, while on vacation so that I can put it down later. This might sound more like a diary, and perhaps it is. I didn't want to type everything over for the board, so I just cut and paste from my personal information. Hope it helps, if you have questions just ask. Again, first time in DW and Universal. (experienced Cal. visitors)
June 18th, Wednesday, Travel Day
Flying out of Seattle, decided to make the trip up from Portland to get a cheaper rate on flights. This means staying the night at the Lontz house (Grandma). Up early on the 18th..breakfast is donuts, bananas, juice and milk. Since I was the only one with a checked bag, I waited in line while others waited, could have been much faster doing only carry on bags, but with the cruise (wife and I will be cruising after DW) we didnt have much choice. We decided to pay a little extra on Southwest so that we could get priority boarding to make sure we could get seats together. On the way from Seattle to Albuquerque we watched some movies on the Kindles/iPads. Easy flight, no issues. Time for lunch, during our layover, most did Panda Express in the airport, while watching some World Cup pool play games. Tara (sister-in-law) decided Quiznos was the choice and Lisa (wife) had a smoothie sort of thing. Back on board to go to Orlando more movies/games and naps for some.
Arriving in Orlando we had our first speed bump on the trip. Walked to Budget to get our car 1 HOUR LATER we were on our way. Crazy, didnt see that coming. In the car on the way to Windsor Hills. Plugged in the address to our GPS we brought along and Connor (Son #1, 14 yo) says We have to go 40 minutes to get to the hotel? Jeffrey, (#1 son, 16yo), answered for me, He got a place close to the parks, not close to the airport. Stopped off to get some groceries for the week. We didnt know where to do shopping, made the wrong choice, all the prices in this grocery store were jacked up, live and learn. Arriving at Windsor Hills we pulled up to the guard gate. Showed our rental agreement and were given a pass that would open the gate daily for us. Walking in to the condo we were very pleased with our rental. For the 7 of us we had 3 bedrooms, 2 bath condo with living, dining and kitchen, everything we wanted/needed. 1st floor, corner location was nice for going to the pool and for short walks from parking. Unpack, make some food and get ready for tomorrow, day 1 Animal Kingdom!! Second speed bump, Jeffrey and Lisa burnt themselves using the hot pads to take some pizza out of the oven. Dont ask how they both got burnt, but come on, that isnt a nice way to start .Cant wait for tomorrow!! Animal Kingdom!!!
June 18th, Wednesday, Travel Day
Flying out of Seattle, decided to make the trip up from Portland to get a cheaper rate on flights. This means staying the night at the Lontz house (Grandma). Up early on the 18th..breakfast is donuts, bananas, juice and milk. Since I was the only one with a checked bag, I waited in line while others waited, could have been much faster doing only carry on bags, but with the cruise (wife and I will be cruising after DW) we didnt have much choice. We decided to pay a little extra on Southwest so that we could get priority boarding to make sure we could get seats together. On the way from Seattle to Albuquerque we watched some movies on the Kindles/iPads. Easy flight, no issues. Time for lunch, during our layover, most did Panda Express in the airport, while watching some World Cup pool play games. Tara (sister-in-law) decided Quiznos was the choice and Lisa (wife) had a smoothie sort of thing. Back on board to go to Orlando more movies/games and naps for some.
Arriving in Orlando we had our first speed bump on the trip. Walked to Budget to get our car 1 HOUR LATER we were on our way. Crazy, didnt see that coming. In the car on the way to Windsor Hills. Plugged in the address to our GPS we brought along and Connor (Son #1, 14 yo) says We have to go 40 minutes to get to the hotel? Jeffrey, (#1 son, 16yo), answered for me, He got a place close to the parks, not close to the airport. Stopped off to get some groceries for the week. We didnt know where to do shopping, made the wrong choice, all the prices in this grocery store were jacked up, live and learn. Arriving at Windsor Hills we pulled up to the guard gate. Showed our rental agreement and were given a pass that would open the gate daily for us. Walking in to the condo we were very pleased with our rental. For the 7 of us we had 3 bedrooms, 2 bath condo with living, dining and kitchen, everything we wanted/needed. 1st floor, corner location was nice for going to the pool and for short walks from parking. Unpack, make some food and get ready for tomorrow, day 1 Animal Kingdom!! Second speed bump, Jeffrey and Lisa burnt themselves using the hot pads to take some pizza out of the oven. Dont ask how they both got burnt, but come on, that isnt a nice way to start .Cant wait for tomorrow!! Animal Kingdom!!!