The We Moved To Orlando Trip Report Update 4/12 Trevon's Birthday & East

[OhioDisneyLover]

Hi Amy,

Cute DAK pictures!!! Do you want to adopt me?

Sophia

 

[earthfaries]

ah thanks. Too bad I never finished
I will not be doing a PTR, I don't think I have enough to talk about

I'll PM you, and let you know what my schedule looks like.

Yeah, too bad

Okay great ~ I'm looking forward to it

Hi Amy,

Cute DAK pictures!!! Do you want to adopt me?

Sophia

Hi Sophia Thanks

Sure, what's one more big kid around the house

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[earthfaries]

Here are some pics from our visit on Wednesday to

We chose to go to Epcot that day because we'd been wanting to go and the day was supposed to be a 6 I believe, maybe a 5...

Well, they say it was busy in the morning but when we got there about 2:30 I would say it was a 3 or 4! It was great

We had to hop on SE since we all enjoy it so much and of course it was a walk on . Get a load of the CM being funny 'cause I'm trying to take E's pic

Upon exiting the attraction I noticed this!

It's so beautiful! Looks like they used some type of air plant for the wings

Next stop ~ Club Cool

Visited CC 3 times that night...

Nara's fave is the Fanta.

Zar's fave is the vitamin water from Japan ~ NOTE: Zar does NOT like soda or anything carbonated (or spicy as he calls it). Never has, probably never will. But the Japan soft drink is not carbonated and I'm glad he found something he can finally enjoy. (He does not like flavored waters either...)

T's fave is the Mezzo Mix ~ the orange & Cola mix soda.

Mine is the soda from Mexico ~ Fresca? I don't drink soda EVER but I have come to enjoy a little cup of Fresca
That's E's fave too.

Next it was over to Innoventions East to play. Boy was that fun! I love Innoventions! We played a really fun game about fire safety (Me, T and Zar's team won!)
Then we watched the game show put on by Velcro ~ SlapStick. It was so fun too!
Here are the kids, they were contestants ( and won!)
T & I also got picked for the adult part and tied with the other team . I'm not posting a pic because I had to wear this HUGE yellow thing, like a poncho and it looked awful!

After that we made Velcro frogs which was really fun.

Next off to Nemo and Friends ~ walk on of course...man, that's the longest queue to wind your way through!

Then onto T's fave ~ to see Figment. Here are Nara and Zar scientists.

More beautiful F&G displays in front of Spaceship Earth, or is that the back...facing the World Showcase

Mrs. Potts & a giant Chip

Had to click this pic ~ it was just so beautiful this time of evening

A quick visit to Canada ~

After that we tried the Kim Possible Mission ~ it was fun. We're looking forward to trying it in the different countries

We wanted to catch the shuttle launch but they cancelled it so we headed out ~ but not before visiting TT!

We lucked out and got to ride 3 times in a row!
Man we love that attraction!

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[OhioDisneyLover]

Hi Amy,

Me again.

Loved the Epcot pictures. I can't wait until my trip in May. I am so looking forward to seeing all of the Festival.

Sophia

 

[jenny105]

Awesome pictures! I went to the F&G Festival a couple years ago. Everything was gorgeous!

I love TT! One of my favorite rides, ever.

 

[perdidobay]

No, no satsumas. They have over 40 varieties, depending on the season. You can check it out on their website if you're going to be visiting. I don't think I've had one of those.

If you see some, try one. They look like tangerines inside and out, but are much sweeter. I love 'em.

What kind of camera do you have? Your photos are really really good!

 

[Laurabearz]

Great pictures!

 

[bettyann29]

Thank you for the F&G Festival pictures.. Its making me excited for my trip next month.. I love the way they decorate for this event.. everything is so pretty..

Looks like you guys had a wonderful day..

 

[Lady V]

I love your report!!!! I am so happy when there are updates! We are moving there in summer of 2010 once I finish grad school. I also really like where you are living! If you don't mind me asking...how much is rent there and is there a pool? and they are ok with pets? if you want to pm me that is fine too....so excited for you all and for us! Please keep up the report!!

 

[earthfaries]

I love your report!!!! I am so happy when there are updates! We are moving there in summer of 2010 once I finish grad school. I also really like where you are living! If you don't mind me asking...how much is rent there and is there a pool? and they are ok with pets? if you want to pm me that is fine too....so excited for you all and for us! Please keep up the report!!

Hi & Welcome! Always wonderful to meet new people

Congrats on your upcoming move ~ you will love it here!!!

The rent is $1200.00 a month ~ we got a GREAT deal because the owner was desperate The listing said no pets but like I mentioned, he wanted to rent so he said no problem.
There is a wonderful pool complex as it's in a resort but we don't use it. The owner has to pay a big fee to be able to use the pool on a monthly basis and he said we could add on another $100.00 a month to use it and we said no thanks ~ we'd rather go to Aquatica
I am so excited for you and your upcoming move ~ it truly is a dream come true every day , just being here ~ every time I look out the window and see the flowing palms and the bright, clear blue sky ~ and those Florida clouds and sunshine ~ it's
If you have any more questions I'd be glad to answer them ~ and good luck with everything!

*I'm glad you posted ~ I was considering closing the TR ~ didn't know if anyone was still interested anymore.

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[earthfaries]

Hi Amy,

Me again.

Loved the Epcot pictures. I can't wait until my trip in May. I am so looking forward to seeing all of the Festival.

Sophia

Hi Sophia! Thanks I still haven't been since it started last week, lol. I bet you're excited ~ you have such an incredible trip coming up!!!

Awesome pictures! I went to the F&G Festival a couple years ago. Everything was gorgeous!

I love TT! One of my favorite rides, ever.

Thanks I've never been yet ~ next week I'll check it out though

If you see some, try one. They look like tangerines inside and out, but are much sweeter. I love 'em.

What kind of camera do you have? Your photos are really really good!

I will for sure! It's a Cannon PowerShot A20. I've had it for years and it's showing it's age but man it takes some great pictures

Great pictures!

Thanks so much!

Thank you for the F&G Festival pictures.. Its making me excited for my trip next month.. I love the way they decorate for this event.. everything is so pretty..

Looks like you guys had a wonderful day..

Me too ~ I can't wait to go to Epcot and check it out! We did ~ it was really great

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[Ilivetogo]

Thursday we spent the latter part of the afternoon at AK riding EE and playing in the BoneYard and Friday we went to DHS for a few hours and rode our favorite, TOT a few times, watched the Indiana Jones Stunt Show for the first time (then kids loved it ) and American Idol for the first time , it was fun too.

We were listening to the HM music and it made us want to go on the HM so we decided to drive to MK to visit the HM It was great ~ it was a SpectroMagic night so everyone was waiting for the parade, then Wishes. There was no one in Adventureland at all! It was great. We just walked right on to HM, POTC, JC and the Magic Carpets. We got on the Magic Carpets for their last ride of the night and watched the fireworks from our flying carpet ~ it was very, very magical and wonderful

Tomorrow we have a free day so we're off to Epcot for rope drop. The kids really, really love it there We're going to spend a lot of time in Innoventions, try the new Kim Possible mission, to drink some soda from around the world and then take a walk around the world.
Thurday it's another work day ~ Friday will be a half work day with the other half being spent at MK and Sat. we are meeting a couple of fellow Floridian DISers at Epcot
Sunday may be the beach ~ I'm really craving a trip to the beach...

Amy

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This is exactly what I'm looking forward to ... eventually. I just want to be able to go "wherever" on some random afternoon, whenever we wish, and just take in one or two sections and have a good time with them. Hear a song? Want to go? Go in and "do it" when you wish.

I so envy you. I'm still checking the newspaper job classifieds, the Craigslist classifieds, and the Disney job posting board. Only two more years for my DD15 to finish high school. 11th and 12th grades ... then when she's off to college, I'm off to Florida just like you!!!

CAN'T WAIT. It's nice to live through you for a while.

Keep up the awesome reports.

 

[mkycrzy1971]

Hi & Welcome! Always wonderful to meet new people

Congrats on your upcoming move ~ you will love it here!!!

The rent is $1200.00 a month ~ we got a GREAT deal because the owner was desperate The listing said no pets but like I mentioned, he wanted to rent so he said no problem.
There is a wonderful pool complex as it's in a resort but we don't use it. The owner has to pay a big fee to be able to use the pool on a monthly basis and he said we could add on another $100.00 a month to use it and we said no thanks ~ we'd rather go to Aquatica
I am so excited for you and your upcoming move ~ it truly is a dream come true every day , just being here ~ every time I look out the window and see the flowing palms and the bright, clear blue sky ~ and those Florida clouds and sunshine ~ it's
If you have any more questions I'd be glad to answer them ~ and good luck with everything!

*I'm glad you posted ~ I was considering closing the TR ~ didn't know if anyone was still interested anymore.

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WOW! What a great story...I just finished reading about your adventures, I so wish I could pack up and move but my husband's salary would be half of what it is here in Indiana. I cannot believe you were able to get such a big house for so little in that area...it is unbelievable! I hope you and your family continue to fall in love with Orlando...maybe one day, after my husband retires (15 years or so), I too can make my dream come true!

 

[starrzone]

Oh earthfaries, PLEASE don't close your TR!!! You are truly an inspiration to me. You followed your dreams, and are truly happy with what you do. I took a big step today in my personal life, and I hope that I am finally on the way to having the life I know I can have. Perhaps someday that will include moving to my dream destination (Florida or otherwise!) . Thanks for being open and honest and sharing your life journey with us.

 

[marsha123]

please keep reporting you are living my dream !!!

 

[java]

ACK! don't close it! The updates are great and I can pretend I am in Florida!

 

[Lady V]

Thank you for the info! and don't you dare close this report!! What would we all do??? We are living through you!!! and by the way---we are ready for an update and more pictures please!!!

 

[jenny105]

Don't close it! I like reading about your adventures in your new home state.

 

[Aburns8]

I think you should keep it open. I love reading all of your adventures. It also gives me great ideas of places to visit while I am down there

 

[Dr_Finkelstein]

Hi Amy!

I eventually find my way over (how could I have missed this? - so sorry!) and I find you are thinking of closing it!
I've just read through all your updates and I'm so pleased for you all, you really are living your dream!
Would love to hear more about living in Florida! My DH is really keen to move there!

Di x