June 2010 - 2 Disney Hotels, 11 nights, 5 travelers and a Disney Newbie - Priceless!

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It’s time to start our pilgrimage to Disney World... But this time we get to induct a newbie into the House of Mouse along with us... If you could not tell, this is not our first time at Disney World. Let me tell you a little about the cast of characters that will be traveling to Disney for Summer Vacation 2010....

My name is Michael and I have been going to Disney since 1972. Since then I have been to Disney World and Disneyland more times then I care to admit (Yes I am older than dirt).

My wife Lisa who is somewhat of a Disney convert herself (but now I think she secretly likes it a much as I do but would never admit it). Will be the my partner in crime for this trip (as always).

Our youngest son Aiden, who is only 3 and a 5 time Disney veteran himself will be the youngest of our group and the most excited

The last of the family clan will be Samantha our 14 year old daughter (who if shopping is involved she is there)

The newbie I was referring to above would be our 17 year old friend Melissa who if you can believe it has NEVER been to Disney World... (I know.. I know.... OMG!!!! I could not believe it either) I discovered my calling in life when I heard this... I had to save her and show her what she was missing in her life before it was to late... So as a Graduation gift we are taking her to the most wonderful place on earth.... Disney World

Our pilgrimage begins June 12th with a seven night stay at Port Orleans Riverside, a two day break to visit my wife's parents for Fathers day and then back to Disney for 4 more glorious nights at the one and only Polynesian Resort.

I will break my pre-trip report down into segments with planing, travel, yummy food porn and more.. Stay “toon” mouse fans .....

 

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Day 1 Saturday June 12: The Road Trip

We leave Charlotte to drive to Disney, 9 and a half hours of driving with 5 unsynchronized bladders.

Check in at Port Orleans Riverside about 4:30. I wonder which is the best building to stay in? We have never stayed at POR.

Dinner at Boma I can not wait, yum.
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Day 2 Sunday June 13: Disney's Hollywood Studios - Star Wars weekend - May The Force Be With Us!

Lunch at Sci Fi Dine-In Theater

Dinner at Hollywood and Vine - Fantasmic Dinner Package
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Day 3 Monday June 14: The Magic Kingdom- Time To Kiss The Mouse!

Breakfast at Chief Mickey’s

Lisa June 2008 Magic Kingdom

Lunch at El Pirata Y el Perico Restaurante

Dinner at California Grill. Firework time!!!
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Day 4 Tuesday June 15 Epcot: Maybe This Will Be The Year We Have A Dis Crew Sighting!!

Epcot June 2008

Lunch at Electric Umbrella Restaurant

Dinner at Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus June 2008


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Day 5 Wednesday June 16 Animal Kingdom:

Lunch at Flame Tree Barbecue

Dinner NO ADR maybe back at POR or ???
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Day 6 Thursday June 17 Epcot: Too Soon For Captain E O.

Epcot Disney Visa Photos June 2008
Lunch at Liberty Inn

Dinner the Coral Reef Restaurant - Bad food great view, I was out voted.
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Day 7 Friday June 18 The Magic Kingdom: It’s A Small World, Please Do Not Let It Break Down While I Am On It.

Lunch at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe

Dinner at Columbia Harbour House
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Day 8 Saturday June 19: We check out of POR Road Trip Part 2 To Cape Coral Father’s Day With Lisa’s Family

Day 9 Sunday June 20: Father’s Day All Day In The Pool!!!

Day 10 Monday June 21: Back to Disney!!!

Check in at Disney's Polynesian Resort

Dinner at Crystal Palace
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Day 11 Tuesday June 22: HMMMM Where To Go, 3 Days Of Park Hoppers Left I Know Epcot!

Breakfast at Ohana's Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch

Lunch at Biergarten
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Day 12 Wednesday June 23: Sill Planing

Day 13 Thursday June 24: Sill Planing

Day 14 Friday June 25: The long And Winding Road Starts

Check out of the Polynesian. Can they make me leave, I want to stay!
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Day 15 Saturday June 26: On The Road Again.

Day 16 Sunday June 27: The Road Trip Ends - At Home Again.

 

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First Aid Kit:

Aspirin to Zantac, if their is a national emergency we are set.

More Snacks than we eat in 3 Months!

60 dollars at Costco and 25 dollars at the Dollar Tree gets a lot of junk food.

 

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Hello there Disney lovers!

This is Melissa…the Disney World newbie…that’s right, I have never set foot in the happiest place on earth. I know, I know, you can wipe the shocked look off of your face now! I was deprived as a child obviously. Haha. But seriously, I am super super super excited to be going to Disney World with my dear friends Michael, Lisa, Samantha, and baby Aiden(well he’s not really a baby, but to me he is!). I am a huge Pirates of the Caribbean fan so this is a dream come true to get to see where it all started! I love Disney and I can’t wait to get on the road!
Until we meet again,
Melissa (aka the newbie)

 

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Tomorrow is the big day we are on the way to the world!