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North America » United States » Florida » Orlando September 17th 2009

Geo: 28.5377, -81.3774Steve and I decided that since we both had Universal Orlando tickets from the Super Bowl that we would take a long weekend with just the boys in Orlando. Steve's flight arrived in Orlando in around 10 am and he picked up the car and went to the Hard Rock Hotel to check in. He then spent the next few hours walking around Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios taking photos. When I arrived around 4:15 he picked me up at the airport Our original plan was to go directly to Walt Disney World for dinner but Steve told me that we would need to exchange my voucher for a ticket and that the line to do so was very long when he exchanged his. So, we decided to take my luggage to the ... read more
Hard Rock Hotel and Pool
Universal Studios
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

North America » United States » Utah » West Valley City July 29th 2009

Geo: 40.6938, -111.958I was awake and heard the Bakers leaving their room so I decided to step out in the hall and say goodbye. They had to get gas and get to LAX for their flight so they left fairly early.Nikki got out of bed around 8 and the girls got up around 8:30 and 9 so we had a lazy morning. We packed and took our luggage down to Bell Services to store for us.Then we were off to the Monorail to go into Disneyland. We had breakfast at Tomorrowland Terrace and then went to Pixie Hollow to see the Fairies. Finally Kelise got to see Fawn so she was happy.After that, Regan and I left to walk over to Anaheim Garden Walk Shopping center to see Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince in ... read more
Regan, Iradessa and Kelsie

North America » United States » California » Los Angeles » Anaheim July 28th 2009

Geo: 33.8327, -117.916We debated whether we needed to take advantage of Early Entry but, in the end we decided we would get up early and head to the parks again. We overslept but still made it to the turnstile a little after 7am. Space Mountain was our first ride of the day. We then rode the Matterhorn and it was at this point that we realized that this was not going to be a successful Early Entry. The crowds were HUGE. We finished Matterhorn just as the Park was opening...two rides in one Early Entry hour vs our successful Early Hour a couple of days earlier.Since the line for Storybook Canal Boats can get long we jumped on that ride so that the Baker family could experience all the greatness that original attraction has to offer. ... read more

North America » United States » California » Los Angeles » Anaheim July 27th 2009

Geo: 33.8327, -117.916We decided not to take advantage to Mickey's ToonTown Morning Madness because that would give us the chance to sleep in at least a little.We stopped by the Jazz Kitchen Express for Beignets then went into Disney's California Adventure. We had planned on taking advantage of the Toy Story Midway Mania pre-line that they offered but when we arrived we were told that they stopped that three weeks ago. So, we rode Soarin and then, got to the rope just as they dropped them. We went right back to ride Toy Story Midway Mania. Steve was the #2 spot for the day (which he didn't let anyone forget for the rest of the trip). We then rode California Screamin' and, just as we got off...it broke (are you noticing a pattern?). We headed to ... read more

North America » United States » California » Los Angeles » Anaheim July 26th 2009

Geo: 33.8327, -117.916Early Entry was at 7 am so we met at 6:45 to go to the Monorail and into Disneyland. Unfortunately, the Monorail was having issues and was not going to be able to take us into the park so we walked the rest of the way.We were able to ride all of the Fantasyland rides (except Pinocchio which is closed while the refurbish it), the Matterhorn and Finding Nemo Subs (which we walked right onto). By the time we finished it was park opening time so Steve and I ran to get FastPasses for Space Mountain while the rest of our families waited near Autopia which was going to be our next ride. Kelsie loves to drive the cars so we ride this every time as early in the day as we can so ... read more

North America » United States » California » Los Angeles » Anaheim July 25th 2009

Geo: 33.8327, -117.916We started the day out with Breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen. It is located in the Disneyland Hotel so getting there was very easy.After we were seated and got our breakfast we saw Chip, Dale, Goofy, Cinderella, The Fairy Godmother and Baloo. As usual, we stuffed ourselves on all the brunch offerings.We then drove over to Knotts. It is an easy drive, about 10 minutes, parking was a breeze and we were in the park before it opened. The first ride we went on was Silver Bullet. We also rode Ghostrider (my favorite ride at Knotts), Xcellerator, Perilous Plunge, Montezuma's Revenge, The Pony Express and a few others. Then it was time for dinner at Knotts Chicken Dinner Restaurant. The food was as delicious as always and still a good value. I dint believe that ... read more

North America » United States » California » Los Angeles » Anaheim July 24th 2009

Geo: 33.8327, -117.916Up early and out the door by 7 for our 8:30 flight. We departed on time, had an uneventful flight and landed in Long Beach, CA on time. Nikki and the girls went to baggage claim while I went to get the rental car. There was not much traffic to the Disneyland Hotel so we made it there by around 10. Checked in, our room was ready and so was the Bakers so the CM allowed me to check us both in, that way the Baker Family could just go straight to their room. We unpacked and the girls wanted to go to Downtown Disney and shop while we waited for the Bakers to arrive from Virginia.The girls were in heaven in Sephora and Kelsie even had a beauty consultant show here "age appropriate ... read more

North America » United States » Utah » Salt Lake City April 24th 2009

Geo: 40.7595, -111.888... read more

North America » United States » New York April 24th 2009

Geo: 40.7528, -73.9853We decided to sleep in today since we knew the shops on 5th Avenue wouldn't be open until around 10. We had breakfast, finished packing, dropped our bags at Bell Services and arranged for a car to take us to the airport. Then it was off to shop.We made a couple of stops and then walked to Grand Central Station. It has recently gone through a renovation and it is a beautiful train station.We then tried to find an American Eagle Outfitters and an Abercrombie & Fitch for Regan but we weren't very successful. It was getting close to lunch so Nikki grabbed a hot dog from a street vendor, I grabbed a gryo from another and the girls got lunch at McDonald's. We did a little more shopping and then went back to ... read more

North America » United States » New York April 23rd 2009

Geo: 40.7528, -73.9853We had quite a bit to cram into today so we were up early again. Everyone got ready and we grabbed breakfast in the hotel. We then walked to Times Square to catch our bus for the Downtown Loop. It was a little foggy this morning but no rain.We got off at the Empire State Building and took the ride to the 86th floor where we were able to get great views of New York City. I still have a hard time thinking about an elevator ride costing $20 but...we are on vacation.After we got back on the ground, we hopped on a bus and finished the Downtown Loop of the Gray Line Tour. We did have to swap busses in the middle of the tour as there were only 5 of us on ... read more
Above it all
Wicked
Manhattan at Night




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