Thanks again Proudmommyof2 and dtr_angel for the information and offers to help with questions of about our DC trip.
Sorry I have been missing for so long! As I mentioned, we were dealing with a sewer saga. On Monday we discovered a damp rug our basement, not the whole rug but an approx 5 by 10 foot section up against the wall. The waste pipe that goes through the house to the outside through the foundation had a small leak, and the pipe was flaking away and ready to breach at any time! The pipe was hidden behind an access panel, so we didn't see it until we opened the wall.
As of Tuesday, we were advised not to run any water- toilets, showers, dishwasher, laundry, etc... Fortunately, Tuesday was also the first day of school for the boys, so they were gone most of the day. I stayed home to deal with the plumbers and relied on the hospitality of neighbors when necessary. We stayed at a local hotel on Tuesday and Wednesday night. It was no Beach Club, that's for sure!
As of about noon yesterday, services are up and running
There is some cleanup that will need to be done, but it appears that there was minimal damage. We will make sure to check for mold potential, etc, but I don't think the drywall got wet at all.
Big mess. We are on the upswing, but now will be sorting out how much of this mess we are financially responsible for.
Of course all financial transactions can be viewed in terms of Disney Dollars "We could have used this money for a trip!" My DH responded "Being able to use the bathrooms in your own home is nice too." Point taken.
Anyway, I hope to put up a few more photos and get an update about the MK portion of our arrival day. soon soon soon!