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Animal Kingdom
Published: February 2nd 2012North America » United States » Florida » Orlando » Disney World
February 2nd 2012
Well... were to start this day. Well how about in the middle of the night calling housekeeping to collect some yucky sheets. Poor Lukers. Whatever bug he had, it is running it's course. So after being up in the middle of the night, cleaning up little dude, doing laundry, we took it easy this morning. After everyone was feeling a little better, we headed to Animal Kingdom. As Juan says, it was "Binder Park Zoo's Africa on steriods!" It was super cool. We headed straight back to the safarai ride. It was awesome!!!! WE saw all the animals, Elephants, lions, rinos, hippos, vultures, pelicans. We even had one of the rhinos stop in the middle of the rode and we had to wait for it to finally move. It was a beautiful, warm sunny day. From ... read more
Hollywood Studios
Published: February 2nd 2012North America » United States » Florida » Orlando » Disney World
February 2nd 2012
We had a great time at Hollywood studios! We arrived just before it opened. Juan raced to the toy story ride to get fast passes! :) We were able to not wait in line for Star Tours, Muppets 3D. When we walked out of Muppets, we were able to be first in line to meet Phineas and Ferb and Lightning McQueen and Mater. We then headed to ride Toy Story Mania. This was both of the boys favorite ride. Right after we rode it we were able to grab another fastpass for before dinner. We had lunch a Pizza Planet. A pizza place very similiar to the one in Toy Story. Pizza and arcade. After lunch we headed back towards the front of the park and met up with my great Uncle Roy. It was nice ... read more
Travels with Snowbirds 2012 Orlando FL
Published: February 3rd 2012North America » United States » Florida » Orlando
February 2nd 2012
Wednesday February 1, and Thursday February 2, Thousand Trails, Orlando Let’s give this blog a name. Two days of driving in the car. Wednesday morning saw us take off bright and early for the FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association) rally at the Hernando County airport near Brooksville, FL – which is very close to Bushnell and Webster of earlier travels. Over the river and thru the woods we went, listening to Siri, misjudging once, but eventually getting there. I like watching the Florida terrain change. Our campground is at the southern end of Lake County, which, as you travel north gets hillier and greener. I believe there is something in the weather patterns that makes the Clermont area just a little greener. Orange groves fill the scenery. Turning west thru Sumter and Hernando counties, the terrain ... read more
Travels with Snowbirds 2012 Orlando FL
Published: February 1st 2012North America » United States » Florida » Orlando
January 31st 2012
Tuesday January 31, 2012 The Michael Jackson Glee is on tonight! I’ve been anxiously waiting to see this since I first saw it announced in TV Guide 2 weeks ago. Artie was to get out of his wheelchair in a ‘dream sequence’ and show what an amazing dancer he is. I was disappointed. It was all about strange camera angles and headshots. The weather for today was reported to be cooler than it has been, so we decided to go to Sea World for a few hours. It’s only about 20 minutes away, we have already paid for our season passes, Ginnie has parking, why not. First up, the Dolphin Nursery, they are just so cute, and you can get really close. Then the Arctic exhibit, beluga whales, and Walrus (boy is he big and well ... read more
Travels with Snowbirds 2012 Orlando FL
Published: January 31st 2012North America » United States » Florida » OrlandoJanuary 30th 2012
Monday January 30, 2012 I balanced my bank accounts. Now, that’s quite an accomplishment in my RV. I don’t have a printer, and I am a paper kind of girl when I have to balance, I need to be able to check the items off as I reconcile them. AND, I hadn’t balanced since November. I had more windows open, than I ever had before, I think. One for Bank of America, two for the 2 statements I was behind, and one for MS Money. The good news is, I was $300 wrong in my favor in my checking account. My other savings and IRA accounts balanced exactly – they don’t get any use, so they were easy. Keeping on money things, I have overall spent less money on gas and campsites than I have in ... read more
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We are HERE!!!!!!
Published: January 29th 2012North America » United States » Florida » Orlando » Disney World
January 29th 2012
We made it! Our resort, Disney's Polynesian Resort, is wonderful. Feels like we are in a tropical island, not at Disney World. We are in the Fiji Longhouse, right on the marina. The Volcano Pool is just across the way and we are close to the Monorail line. Couldn't have asked for a better location. 1st floor room too! We got checked-in and the boys were able to take a quick dip in the pool. It was a little chilly, (only 69 degrees this afternoon). Tonight we had reservations at Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary Resort. We rode the monorail there. They boys loved that. Ben kept saying, "we are flying!" We were earlier than our reservation, and got right in. They take your picture, which yes, I got sucked into buying (hey! I got a ... read more
Travels with Snowbirds 2012 Orlando FL
Published: January 29th 2012North America » United States » Florida » Orlando
January 29th 2012
Wednesday January 25 to Sunday January 29, 2012 Thousand Trails, Orlando The days have started to blend together. One week of my two week stay here is gone. Thanks to Sandy W for waking me up to realize just how long it has been since I have written. Some fun stuff has happened. I am going to pretend that it’s all been in one day so I don’t tax my brain too hard to figure out which event happened which day, yes, the days blend together. Another fun trip to Sea World. It rained on the overnight and the morning brought clouds and mist. We decided that could be a great day to hit Sea World again as the clouds were ‘supposed’ to give way to sunshine mid day. I just wore a T shirt. Ginnie ... read more
Magic Kingdom Day 1
Published: January 31st 2012North America » United States » Florida » Orlando » Disney World
January 29th 2012
Magic Kingdom - Day 1 We got there early, before they let you in the gate. We got to see the good morning show right in front. Ben and Luke rode their first official roller coaster, Splash Mountain. Ben was totally fearless. :) Another highlight of Magic Kingdom (MK) was the castle, especially for Ben. He definitely believes in the magic of Disney, meeting the characters. For those of you that know him, he is not as outgoing as Luke, but when it comes to the characters, he walks right up gives them a big hug, gets his autograph book signed and has a smile from here to Texas. That has been the highlight this far for me, as a mom. To see my son totally immersed in the moment. We had a great dinner at ... read more
We are going to DISNEY!
Published: January 28th 2012North America » United States » Florida » Orlando » Disney WorldJanuary 28th 2012
We told the boys. Not quite the reaction we had expected, but they are super excited. I don't think that they realize what exactly going to Disney World really means. I think they will be even more excited once we get to the airport, get on the plane, and get to the hotel. It will be fun, regardless. :) Looking forward to the sharing this time together with my family. Memories that will last a lifetime.... read more
January 28th 2012
Today was one of the days I was most psyched about for the whole trip. Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. They are basically two theme parks joined by a shopping arcade. The main drawcard for me was Harry Potter World, which was inside Islands of Adventure, but there were also some amazing rides in both parks. I cant remember the exact order I did things, so I'm just going to list some of the things I did and explain them. Hulk Coaster - It's this awesome launched rollercoaster (you get shot uphill instead of pulled) that has 7 loops. It was really nice and smooth. As you can guess, it is based on The Incredible Hulk, although the theming wasnt so great on this ride compared to others, it was just painted green. Dr Doom's ... read more
