A week in Washington DC - Day 1 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Claire L · 07-20-2009, 03:06 PM

Saturday June 13th 2009

Having stayed at the Marriott on Bath Road last night we got up at 6.30am had a small cup of tea and headed down to the lobby to buy our tickets for the Hoppa Bus to get to terminal 3. The bus arrived about 10 minutes later and we were on our way

Once we were at terminal 3 I made a quick stop in Boots to get Nathan’s shaving foam, that I had forgotten to pack! Then it was time to do the bag drop as we had checked in on line 24 hours before. It was now around 7.30am and I collected the US$ before we headed through to departures. The queue wasn’t too bad and we were soon through and heading towards the CH lounge. As soon as we got inside we handed our travel bags over for safe keeping and went to get our treatments booked in. I had the facial at 9.15am and Nathan had the massage for 9.30am. By now we were hungry so went and sat at the dining area and ordered the full breakfast as it was just gone 8.20am

We then took time to wander round the various areas of the CH.

Soon 9.15am had approached and I had my lovely facial. Nathan headed off for his massage and after we met up in the Library, were we used the internet. By now it was time to order more food, and we sat by the windows.

This gave us a good view of the gates.

And our plane.

I ordered the smoked salmon and champagne

Nathan had the bacon buttie and hot chocolate.

By 11.10am we had eaten and the plane was being called so we got our bags and stocked up on some drinks and sweets.

Once at the gate we saw we were travelling on Maiden Tokyo.

The PE cabin was very nice with purple leather.

Then our journey across the Atlantic began.

Pre dinner drinks were served and I had the usual vodka and tonic and as Nathan was not driving upon landing had a Stella or two!

The lunch menu was alright and I tried the curry, quite mild but ok. The Gu pot though was lovely with raspberry flavour in it

Claire L · 07-20-2009, 03:07 PM

We took quite a wide circle passing over a lot of Canada.

Then we took a slight detour around some clouds.

Finally landing at Dulles roughly on time – right in the distance is the airport.

Once off we boarded a large vehicle that took us to the main terminal and then as we queued at Immigration we had the most odd Disney moment

they were playing the music from Illuminations!!

Once through Immigration we got our bags and headed through Customs, there was a long line for this

Soon we were through and we met by our driver from Execucars. It took about 50 minutes to get to our hotel. Once there we were allocated a park view room, well more like tree view! But it was pleasant even if the beds were just doubles

After unpacking we ventured out to get dinner and found a nice little diner for some traditional US food. I had the fried mozzarella.

Nathan had the wings

I then had the chicken with mushroom and ham with cheese sauce.

Nathan had the chicken and BBQ.

We washed this down with Bud Light

After eating we were feeling tired but took a detour to find the Metro and how much it cost. $7.80 for an all day ticket sounded good value so we decided tomorrow we would try the Metro and go into the main part of DC.

Claire

natalielongstaff · 07-20-2009, 03:49 PM

great ! i love your trip reports and im looking forward to this one

wickesy · 07-20-2009, 03:58 PM

Great start Claire. We used Execucars in LA and got great service from them.

SusanEllen · 07-20-2009, 04:35 PM

Well, if the rest of your trip is as successful as the food and lodging, you'll be all right. Looking forward to reading about your American Adventure.

suzycute · 07-20-2009, 07:35 PM

Great start Claire. I would love to visit Washington so will follow your report with interest!

mandymouse · 07-21-2009, 03:01 AM

What a great first day. I look forward to your next installment

irongirlof12 · 07-21-2009, 05:27 AM

CH lounge looks really relaxing

. off to a fab start, really looking forward to your trip report

cazzie · 07-21-2009, 04:02 PM

The CH lounge looks very nice, looking forward to reading more.

UKDEB · 07-22-2009, 09:16 AM

Great photos, as always, Claire. As you know, I adore DC, so I'm interested to hear what you made of it. A week there sounds like bliss.

Pinky166 · 07-22-2009, 10:07 AM

I'm in. Off to read the next one.

cap'njack. · 07-28-2009, 09:23 AM

Great start tou your trip! Looking forward to reading the rest

07-20-2009, 03:06 PM	#1
Claire L Enjoys a good broadway show Likes a nice cold glass of White Zinfandel Has been known to have a blonde moment now and then Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Too far from the Magic in England Posts: 10,226	A week in Washington DC - Day 1 Saturday June 13th 2009 Having stayed at the Marriott on Bath Road last night we got up at 6.30am had a small cup of tea and headed down to the lobby to buy our tickets for the Hoppa Bus to get to terminal 3. The bus arrived about 10 minutes later and we were on our way Once we were at terminal 3 I made a quick stop in Boots to get Nathan’s shaving foam, that I had forgotten to pack! Then it was time to do the bag drop as we had checked in on line 24 hours before. It was now around 7.30am and I collected the US$ before we headed through to departures. The queue wasn’t too bad and we were soon through and heading towards the CH lounge. As soon as we got inside we handed our travel bags over for safe keeping and went to get our treatments booked in. I had the facial at 9.15am and Nathan had the massage for 9.30am. By now we were hungry so went and sat at the dining area and ordered the full breakfast as it was just gone 8.20am We then took time to wander round the various areas of the CH. Soon 9.15am had approached and I had my lovely facial. Nathan headed off for his massage and after we met up in the Library, were we used the internet. By now it was time to order more food, and we sat by the windows. This gave us a good view of the gates. And our plane. I ordered the smoked salmon and champagne Nathan had the bacon buttie and hot chocolate. By 11.10am we had eaten and the plane was being called so we got our bags and stocked up on some drinks and sweets. Once at the gate we saw we were travelling on Maiden Tokyo. The PE cabin was very nice with purple leather. Then our journey across the Atlantic began. Pre dinner drinks were served and I had the usual vodka and tonic and as Nathan was not driving upon landing had a Stella or two! The lunch menu was alright and I tried the curry, quite mild but ok. The Gu pot though was lovely with raspberry flavour in it __________________ Owner since 08/07 Aug 90 to Mar 98 - 6 visits to US and 20 states visited, inc 2 trips to WDW and 2 trips to DL June 01 - WDW Grosvenor DTD 14nts + TIG St Pete Beach 7nts June 02 - WDW - WL for 2wks Feb 03 - NY 4nts June 03 - West Coast 3wks SF to LA & DL for 3 days Oct 04 - WDW AKL 10nts + RPR 2nts June 05 - WDW YC 10nts + HRH 4nts + TIG St Pete Beach 7nts! June 06 - SF to LV inc Lake Tahoe, Yosemite + the Grand Canyon 3wks Dec 06 - NYE at WDW POFQ 11nts inc RPR 1nt Oct 07 - WDW 14nts at SSR inc 1nt at PBH May 08 - WDW AKV 15nts inc PBH 1nt + VB 4nts Feb 2009 - WDW SSR 7nts + BWI 7nts June 09 - Washington DC for a week Dec 2009 - New York for 6 nts Oct 2010 - WDW AKV 12nts

07-20-2009, 03:07 PM	#2
Claire L Enjoys a good broadway show Likes a nice cold glass of White Zinfandel Has been known to have a blonde moment now and then Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Too far from the Magic in England Posts: 10,226	We took quite a wide circle passing over a lot of Canada. Then we took a slight detour around some clouds. Finally landing at Dulles roughly on time – right in the distance is the airport. Once off we boarded a large vehicle that took us to the main terminal and then as we queued at Immigration we had the most odd Disney moment they were playing the music from Illuminations!! Once through Immigration we got our bags and headed through Customs, there was a long line for this Soon we were through and we met by our driver from Execucars. It took about 50 minutes to get to our hotel. Once there we were allocated a park view room, well more like tree view! But it was pleasant even if the beds were just doubles After unpacking we ventured out to get dinner and found a nice little diner for some traditional US food. I had the fried mozzarella. Nathan had the wings I then had the chicken with mushroom and ham with cheese sauce. Nathan had the chicken and BBQ. We washed this down with Bud Light After eating we were feeling tired but took a detour to find the Metro and how much it cost. $7.80 for an all day ticket sounded good value so we decided tomorrow we would try the Metro and go into the main part of DC. Claire __________________ Owner since 08/07 Aug 90 to Mar 98 - 6 visits to US and 20 states visited, inc 2 trips to WDW and 2 trips to DL June 01 - WDW Grosvenor DTD 14nts + TIG St Pete Beach 7nts June 02 - WDW - WL for 2wks Feb 03 - NY 4nts June 03 - West Coast 3wks SF to LA & DL for 3 days Oct 04 - WDW AKL 10nts + RPR 2nts June 05 - WDW YC 10nts + HRH 4nts + TIG St Pete Beach 7nts! June 06 - SF to LV inc Lake Tahoe, Yosemite + the Grand Canyon 3wks Dec 06 - NYE at WDW POFQ 11nts inc RPR 1nt Oct 07 - WDW 14nts at SSR inc 1nt at PBH May 08 - WDW AKV 15nts inc PBH 1nt + VB 4nts Feb 2009 - WDW SSR 7nts + BWI 7nts June 09 - Washington DC for a week Dec 2009 - New York for 6 nts Oct 2010 - WDW AKV 12nts

07-20-2009, 03:49 PM	#3
natalielongstaff I need a cup of tea and a big bar of free chocolate nowI will be back later too stalk some more Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: leicestershire,england Posts: 71,490	great ! i love your trip reports and im looking forward to this one __________________ April 2003 DLRP, November 2004 WDW and Barbados, September 2005 WDW, September 2007 WDW,October 2009 WDW

07-20-2009, 03:58 PM	#4
wickesy Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow, you're always a day...closer to our next Disney trip I will be opening a sack full of cards and fighting off the advances of lots of lovely ladies Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydenham, London Posts: 2,653	Great start Claire. We used Execucars in LA and got great service from them. __________________ David Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow, you're always a day...closer to our next Disney trip. Sep '92, Apr '07 - Contemporary Resort ~ Apr '08 - Animal Kingdom Lodge ~ Aug '08 - Grand Californian ~ Mar '09 - Saratoga Springs Trip Reports: WDW April '07 ~ Canada August '07 ~ WDW April '08 ~ SF & Disneyland August '08 ~ WDW March '09 ~ Smokies August '09

07-20-2009, 04:35 PM	#5
SusanEllen DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.A. Posts: 1,515	Well, if the rest of your trip is as successful as the food and lodging, you'll be all right. Looking forward to reading about your American Adventure. __________________ A few words about the place where the Magic began: Yet Another Happiest Place on Earth Report Disneyland, June, 2008 Pre-trip w/index to the entire report

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07-20-2009, 07:35 PM	#6
suzycute DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: St Albans Posts: 1,087	Great start Claire. I would love to visit Washington so will follow your report with interest! __________________

07-21-2009, 03:01 AM	#7
mandymouse If It's Not A Bahama Mama Then I'm Not Interested Can I put my Christmas Tree up yet ? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nuneaton U.K. Posts: 57,821	What a great first day. I look forward to your next installment __________________ Mandy xx Needs a new 2010 ticker, and wants one NOW !!!!!

07-21-2009, 05:27 AM	#8
irongirlof12 Am I the only one who loves Quorn Sausages? I would love to be at Ghiradelli's ice cream parlour with a massive choc sundae Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rutland U.K. Posts: 4,239	CH lounge looks really relaxing . off to a fab start, really looking forward to your trip report __________________ Andrea xxx 1994:Grosvenor 1996:POFQ 2002: Comfort Inn LBV 2007: CSR 2009:OKW no ticker yet ! link to my 'free DDP' food report http://www.disboards.com/showthread....4#post33535714

07-21-2009, 04:02 PM	#9
cazzie DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 1,679	The CH lounge looks very nice, looking forward to reading more. __________________ April 2005 - Rodeway Inn International - September 2005 - Radisson Barcelo International Drive May 2006 - Pop Century - September 2006 - All Star Music January 2007 - All Star Movies - September 2007 - All Star Movies January 2008 - All Star Sports - December 2008 - All Star Movies September 2009 - POFQ

07-22-2009, 09:16 AM	#10
UKDEB Found the Tag Fairy's hangout All whacked up on Scooby Snacks Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Gloucester, UK Posts: 10,937	Great photos, as always, Claire. As you know, I adore DC, so I'm interested to hear what you made of it. A week there sounds like bliss. __________________ October 1992 ~ Enclave Suites, I-Drive May 1996 ~ Omni Rosen, I-Drive October 1998 ~ Villa-Clear Creek August 2000 ~ Beach Club/Villa-Sunset Lakes July 2001 ~ Animal Kingdom Lodge/Hard Rock Hotel/Villa-Formosa Gdns Christmas 2001 ~ Villa-Formosa Gardens October 2002 ~ Hard Rock Hotel/Villa-Formosa Gdns May 2003 ~ Portofino Bay/Villa-Cumbrian Lakes January 2004 ~ Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes/Villa-Formosa Gardens July 2004 ~ Grand Floridian/Portofino Bay/Villa-Formosa Gardens December 2004 ~ Villa-Rolling Hills/Disney Wonder Cruise/BoardWalk Grand Villa/Contemporary April 2005 ~ Washington DC, Shenandoah, Blue Ridge Parkway, Charleston, Savannah, Royal Pacific Resort/Villa-Acadia Estates January 2006 ~ Reunion Resort/Royal Pacific Resort April 2006 ~ Celebration Hotel/NCL Jewel Cruise/Hotel Victor, Miami/Beach Cottage-Disney's Vero Beach October 2006 ~ Reunion Resort/BoardWalk Villa/Rosen Shingle Creek August 2007 ~ Saratoga Springs//Reunion Grande January 2008 ~ Saratoga Springs/Beach Club Villas/Reunion Resort November 2008 ~ BoardWalk Villas/Royal Pacific Resort/Saratoga Springs

07-22-2009, 10:07 AM	#11
Pinky166 a little on the OCD side very impulsive, which doesn’t bode well for our credit cards! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Herts, England Posts: 9,799	I'm in. Off to read the next one. __________________ Claire x Here Come the Girls! - Pre Trip Report It's a "Wonder" I survived! = September 2009 Trip Report - Work in progress! Getting ill with the Maguire's! = December 2008 Trip Report - Completed Sept 2000 - Offsite, Sept 2002 - Offsite, Sept 2003 - AKL, Sept/Oct 2006 - Univ PBR, June 2008 - DLRP, Hotel NY, Dec 2008 - Univ HRH, WL & YC, Sept 2009 - OKW, 4 Night Cruise & Poly, June 2010 - Bay Lake Tower, Girls only! January 2011 - Inaugural Dream Cruise, August 2011 - 7 Night Alaskan Cruise My DIS/I.C.E buddy is Rachel (jjk)

07-28-2009, 09:23 AM	#12
cap'njack. is part of the DLRP Clique and Brainwashing team...apparently Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gillingham, Kent Posts: 5,933	Great start tou your trip! Looking forward to reading the rest __________________ No trips currently planned

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