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- Joined
- Apr 9, 2006
GAT out of the way, Canadians coming through!!
For those of you who have followed me during my planning process Welcome Back!
And a big welcome to any newcomers or lurkers!
Part I of this trip report was over 200 pages and has already been transferred to the completed board. This is Part II and continues with Day 6 of our trip!! If you are are new to my TR there are links to Part I below.
Trip Report Links - Part I
Jibber Jabber
Introduction
Our Special Plans
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Pictures - Ranchero & Grendade Launcher
Stitch's Great Escape
We've Arrived!!! - Stitch Misbehaving Already
Back Home :-(
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Pre-Trip Chapters
Chapter #1 (part a) Driving My Travel Agent Crazy
Chapter #1 (part b) We're Staying at a Moderate
Chapter #2 Dinner With The Grandparents
Day One
Chapter #3 On Our Way For Reals
Chapter #4 The Terminator
Chapter #5 Feeling Like Rednecks
Chapter #6 Half Way There!
Day Two
Chapter #7 Three Shopping Stops
Videos Goofing Around on The Way
Chapter #8 A Night By The Ocean
Day Three
Chapter #9 The Morning of Arrival
Chapter #10 Building #26
Chapter #11 The Resort: Do They Love It Like I Do?
Chapter #12 The Canadian Ponchos
Chapter #14 The CM Cat Fight
Chapter #15 Tree Frogs - Yes, Spiders - No
Day Four
Chapter #16 DH's Richard Petty Experience - Part A
Chapter #16 Richard Petty Experience - Part B
Chapter #16 Richard Petty Experience - Part B Continued
Chapter #17 A Carriage Ride Around POR
Day Five
Chapter #18 Mission Rope Drop
Chapter #19 Signature T-Shirts
Chapter #20 A Ride To Remember
Chapter #21 The Kiss
Chapter #22 A Little Romance Goes A Long Way
Chapter #22 Continued
Chapter #23 Drenched Canadians Without Ponchos
Chapter #24 The Hidden Mickey Pins
Day Six
Chapter #25 A Peaceful Morning at the Resort
Chapter #26 Voyage Down The Sassagoula River
Chapter #26 Continued
PART II
Day Six - Continued
Chapter #27 Sci-Fi: A First For Us
Day Seven
Chapter #28 Why You Shouldn't Buy Fake Crocs
Chapter #29 DH Forgets the Tickets to HDD
Chapter #29 Continued
Day Eight
Chapter #30 We Finally Make Rope Drop
Chapter #31 Some New Rides For Us!
Chapter #32 Stitch Travels Around World Showcase
Chapter #33 Grumpy and the Angry CM
Chapter #34 More Character Pics
Chapter #35 The Racoon Encounter
Day Nine
Chapter #36 Testing The Card Readers
Chapter #37 Mischief With Twiddle Dee & Twiddle Dum
Chapter #38 It Pays To Have Connections
INTRODUCTION
Last year at this time, if you had asked me about returning to WDW for a second year in a row, Id have laughed in your face. I would never have imagined that Id be able to convince DH to agree on returning to Walt Disney World so soon. Yet somehow, I find myself trying to talk him into taking us next year as well. That part remains to be seen.
The important thing is, he did consent and well be on our way in just a few short days!!!! The big difference being, were not flying this year. DH never complained about our flight last summer but Im guessing it obviously wasnt an experience hed like to relive which is why were driving. Yes driving. From Ontario, Canada. Twenty-four hours in the car people.
At first I thought it was the cost of the flight for the four of us that bothered him but after checking into it and learning that we could fly from Rochester, NY for almost the same cost as driving, I was still unable to convince him.
I didnt press the issue because frankly, I was so excited he accepted my idea of returning this summer!!!!
How do you entertain two teen daughters for 24 hours in a car and prevent them from fighting? If you have the answer to that, please share the knowledge.
We will be leaving on August 22, after DH makes a quick appearance at work (enough time to pick up his pay check in other words). Ive made no advance reservations for hotels on the way down (or back). Who knows where well end up? Probably some truckers stop full of lot lizards.
We hope to arrive in Cocoa Beach on the evening of the 23rd and stay for one night. Then on the 24th we are going to spend the day at the beach before heading to our resort at WDW where well be staying for nine glorious nights!
Im now going to give you a quick, shortened version of the cast (if you prefer the longer version, please refer to my PTR):
Blue: Thats me! The DIS-addicted writer of this trip report.
Grumpy: My DH. Smart, sexy, charming, brilliant, special, loving, perfect, sweet, wonderful, darling man (As you can see, Im laying it on thick here. Thats part of my plan to butter him up for next years trip)
JoJo: DD16 The chatterbox who you cant help but love.
Goofy: DD13 My hot-tempered redhead with a heart of gold.
I see no point in telling you all the wonderful details about the cast because really its not as if Im going to write anything nasty or something and I dont want to repeat too much of what has already been written previously.
Like I said, were leaving next week and I hope to post a few live installments during our trip this time around.
Stay tuned for the next installment where I will mention some of the special plans I have made for our trip. *cough* Lisa *cough*
Pre-Trip Report
A blonde was driving to WDW and saw a sign that said Disney World Left so she went back home.
Pre-Trip Index
Intro pg.1 #1
The Cast pg. 1 #8
JoJo's Version of the Cast pg. 1 #9
The Rest of the Cast pg. 2 #16
ADR's pg. 5 #66
Getting Ready pg. 7 #93
Buzz Lends a Hand pg. 9 #132
New Attractions in 2007 pg. 10 #137
Disney Pin Trading pg. 11 #152
Truth To Early ADR's pg. 12 #172
An Extra Day pg. 20 #290
Package From Goofster pg. 21 #307
Package From Goofster part 2 pg. 22 #316
Practise Run - 6 Hours in the Car with JoJo pg. 22 #324
The Mills Clan pg.26 #382
DH's Surprise pg. 29 #422
Less Than Two Weeks To Go and I'm Not Ready pg.32 #478
Yep, were heading back to the World except this time Prince Grumpy has decided that we could save a bundle of money by driving down. For those of you who dont know me or havent read my first trip report, this means a twenty-two hour drive for us because we live in Canada!
When we discussed this with JoJo and Goofy, I was hoping for some back up, hoping to sway them to my way of thinking, but sadly their response was YESSSSSSSSSSSSS ROAD TRIP. Why is it, Im always outnumbered with those three? They are like the Lepage trio. (For my American friends, Lepage is a Canadian company that makes glue).
JoJo, who is much more enthusiastic about the planning this time around, sent this to me by email today (yes, my 15 year old daughter sends me emails but usually they are tear jerkers I swear she likes to see me cry):
Do this while driving
Strange and silly things to do while driving. We do not advise doing any of the below "things to do while driving", as all driving should be taken seriously. The below "things to do while driving" are simply here for entertainment purposes.
Vary your vehicle's speed inversely with the speed limit.
Roll down your windows and blast talk radio. Attempt to headbang.
At stop lights, eye the person in the next car suspiciously. With a look of fear, lock your doors.
Two words: Chicken suit.
Write the words "Help me" on your back window in red paint. The more it looks like blood, the better.
Have conversations, looking periodically at the passenger seat, when driving alone.
Laugh a lot. A whole lot.
Stop at the green lights.
Go at the red ones.
Occasionally wave a stuffed animal/troll doll/Barbie out your window or sunroof. Feel free to make it dance.
Eat food that requires silverware.
Pass cars, then drive very slowly.
Sing without having the radio on.
Honk frequently without motivation.
Wave at people often. If they wave back, offer an angry look and an obscene gesture.
Ask people for Grey Poupon.
Let pedestrians know who's boss.
Look behind you frequently, with a very paranoid look.
Restart your car at every stop light.
Hang numerous car-fresheners in the rear-view mirror. Talk to them, stroking them lovingly.
Lob burning things in the windows of smokers who throw their butts out the window.
While stopped at a light, piss out the window/sunroof onto other cars.
Keep at least five cats in the car.
Root (cheer, not snuffle in the mud) for firetrucks.
Stop and collect roadkill.
Throw Spam.
Get in the fast lane and gradually ... slow ... down ... to a stop. Then get out and watch the cars. Throw Spam at them.
If this is an indication of what our road trip is going to be like Im in BIG trouble.
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