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ADP · 07-25-2009, 08:04 PM

Saturday, July 25th

Aaron - ADP
Kim - DW
Anna (9) - DD

Pre Trip Report

Hi Everyone!

It's kind of funny, but when you plan a trip to Orlando a year or so in advance it does kind of creep-up on you. You think about it, but as the days, weeks, and even months go by its hard to believe when you are only 1 day away from leaving for your magical trip. A good example was the podcast cruise. We talked about it for 18 months and suddenly it was upon us.

This trip has a twist to it for us. Anna and I are headed down to Orlando tomorrow and Kim will be joining us later in the week as we move over to Disney World. For me and Anna we will be in Orlando for 2 solid weeks; 4 nights at the Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, 8 nights at AKV Jambo House in the Kilamanjaro Club Level, and 2 nights at the new Bay Lake Tower.

We plan on seeing many of our friends during this trip. Some of them are local and others are coming in at the same time as us. A very welcomed coincidence. As someone who doesn't live locally in the Orlando area its a great feeling knowing you have connected with people on a personal level in Central Florida. We are looking forward to seeing everyone.

Here are some other things we are looking forward to during this trip:
- Seeing the progress of the new Harry Potter themed land at Islands of Adventrue
- Staying at the Royal Pacific Resort
- Attending the Wanitian Luau at the Royal Pacific Resort
- Staying in the Kilamanjaro Club Level at the Animal Kingdom Villas
- Dining at Narcoosees with Kim
- Trying the new dessert party at the Magic Kingdom
- Staying at the new Bay Lake Tower
- Meeting with several of our friends

There are many other things we are looking forward to like seeing Luxo Jr. at the Studios and seeing the refurbished Hall of Presidents.

Our plan for most of our days while at the parks will be to get to the gate early, head back to the resort around 1:00PM, take the afternoon off, and head back to a park in the evening. That strategy seems to work very well in the dead of summer. Our time at Universal will be more relaxed since we have front of the line access on most of the attractions in the parks. A great perk for being a Universal resort guest.

For the next 2 weeks I'll be updating this thread with pictures and updates of our experiences at the parks, resorts, and restaurants. I'll also be posting pictures and status updates on my Facebook page. I hipe you can follow along as we share our experiences with you.

Tomorrow is one of the best days of our trip. It's arrival day! I love riding in the tram to the main airport terminal. For us it signifies our vacation is in front of us and excitement awaits. An excellent feeling!

Much more to come!

Next Up:
Arriving in Orlando
Checking-in at the Royal Pacific Resort
Swimming at the Royal Pacific beach pool
Universal 360

georgemoe · 07-25-2009, 08:09 PM

Aaron. Deb and I hope you, Kim, and Anna have a fantastic time. Looking forward to your report.

dvc at last ! · 07-25-2009, 08:25 PM

I am in ...

Tonya2426 · 07-25-2009, 08:27 PM

I was just thinking "I hope Aaron does a trip report" and here you are trip reporting!!!

Have a safe trip down to the our home away from home. Can't wait to hear all about Universal.

crazydisneyman · 07-25-2009, 08:28 PM

I am chiming in! I hope you all have a safe trip!

Hpyhiker · 07-25-2009, 08:29 PM

Fantastic!!!

You guys are going to have such a great time. We're envious but Halloween and MNSSHP is just around the corner.

Looking forward to your reports.

auroralark · 07-25-2009, 08:32 PM

Sounds like you're going to have a great trip! Can't wait to see your reports!

TSWJan78 · 07-25-2009, 08:41 PM

Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you Aaron!! Have a great trip!!

BriarRosie · 07-25-2009, 08:49 PM

Woohoo! Have a great time!

I loved front of the line access when I stayed at Portofino, and I loved the boat ride to the park. It was so relaxing! I wish you'd eat at Tchoup Chop and take food porn. Wishful thinking on my part.

The rest of the trip sounds wonderful, too.

LMO429 · 07-25-2009, 08:55 PM

looking forward to your live report, I remeber the last one you did and I enjoyed it very much

tlcoke · 07-25-2009, 09:04 PM

Have a great time Aaron, I can't wait to read your report. My trip is 82 days away, so your report will help me get more excited for my upcoming trip.

kab407 · 07-25-2009, 09:04 PM

Have a great time Kim, Anna and Aaron!

ImTooExcitedToSleep · 07-25-2009, 11:36 PM

Have a great trip!

tinkbutt · 07-25-2009, 11:39 PM

have a great trip!!!

disneyholic family · 07-26-2009, 04:30 AM

another live ADP report!!!! woohoo!!!!!

have a magical time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

07-25-2009, 08:04 PM	#1
ADP I'm a huggin' foolWon't some sweet mama come and take a chance with me Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 8,712	ADP Live From Universal & Disney World Saturday, July 25th Aaron - ADP Kim - DW Anna (9) - DD Pre Trip Report Hi Everyone! It's kind of funny, but when you plan a trip to Orlando a year or so in advance it does kind of creep-up on you. You think about it, but as the days, weeks, and even months go by its hard to believe when you are only 1 day away from leaving for your magical trip. A good example was the podcast cruise. We talked about it for 18 months and suddenly it was upon us. This trip has a twist to it for us. Anna and I are headed down to Orlando tomorrow and Kim will be joining us later in the week as we move over to Disney World. For me and Anna we will be in Orlando for 2 solid weeks; 4 nights at the Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, 8 nights at AKV Jambo House in the Kilamanjaro Club Level, and 2 nights at the new Bay Lake Tower. We plan on seeing many of our friends during this trip. Some of them are local and others are coming in at the same time as us. A very welcomed coincidence. As someone who doesn't live locally in the Orlando area its a great feeling knowing you have connected with people on a personal level in Central Florida. We are looking forward to seeing everyone. Here are some other things we are looking forward to during this trip: - Seeing the progress of the new Harry Potter themed land at Islands of Adventrue - Staying at the Royal Pacific Resort - Attending the Wanitian Luau at the Royal Pacific Resort - Staying in the Kilamanjaro Club Level at the Animal Kingdom Villas - Dining at Narcoosees with Kim - Trying the new dessert party at the Magic Kingdom - Staying at the new Bay Lake Tower - Meeting with several of our friends There are many other things we are looking forward to like seeing Luxo Jr. at the Studios and seeing the refurbished Hall of Presidents. Our plan for most of our days while at the parks will be to get to the gate early, head back to the resort around 1:00PM, take the afternoon off, and head back to a park in the evening. That strategy seems to work very well in the dead of summer. Our time at Universal will be more relaxed since we have front of the line access on most of the attractions in the parks. A great perk for being a Universal resort guest. For the next 2 weeks I'll be updating this thread with pictures and updates of our experiences at the parks, resorts, and restaurants. I'll also be posting pictures and status updates on my Facebook page. I hipe you can follow along as we share our experiences with you. Tomorrow is one of the best days of our trip. It's arrival day! I love riding in the tram to the main airport terminal. For us it signifies our vacation is in front of us and excitement awaits. An excellent feeling! Much more to come! Next Up: Arriving in Orlando Checking-in at the Royal Pacific Resort Swimming at the Royal Pacific beach pool Universal 360 __________________ Indianapolis Disney Meet - 6th Annual - All Welcome Last edited by ADP; 07-25-2009 at 08:09 PM.

07-25-2009, 08:09 PM	#2
georgemoe Beverages? There were beverages? Will always remember Norway (even if he did forget his wife) AKA Señor Jorge Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA - A mere 1,289mi from my happy place. Posts: 5,125	Aaron. Deb and I hope you, Kim, and Anna have a fantastic time. Looking forward to your report. __________________ - georgemoe

07-25-2009, 08:25 PM	#3
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07-25-2009, 08:27 PM	#4
Tonya2426 Follow me to the next stop for a tasty treat! Join Date: May 2007 Location: SC but in transition to GA Posts: 3,901	I was just thinking "I hope Aaron does a trip report" and here you are trip reporting!!! Have a safe trip down to the our home away from home. Can't wait to hear all about Universal. __________________ My blog: The Life and Times of Tonya2426 . . . Flat Brody takes a Pick-A-Number DIS Unplugged Podcast Trip Report!!! DIS Unplugged Cruise - DCL Wonder 4 day - 12/12/10 ~WDW- Grand Floridian - July 2010 ~ABD Backstage Magic w/DIS Unplugged - 4/13/10 ~ WDW - Pop/Dolphin - Dec 2009- DAP ~ - WDW -Oct 2009 -F&W- SSR ~ DIS Unplugged Cruise - DCL Wonder 4 day - 5/10/09 ~ WDW - Pop - Dec 2008- Mousefest ~ WDW- DTD Hilton - Sept 18, 2008 -MNSSHP ~ WDW- Grand Floridian - July 2008 ~ WDW- ASSports/Swan- April 2008 ~ WDW - Pop - Dec 2007- MVMCP - WDW - Oct 2007 -MNSSHP- ASMusic ~ Surprise WDW Birthday Trip - August 2007 - PPP - SSR ~ DCL Wonder - 4 day - 5/27/07 ~ WDW - SOG - March 2007 ~ WDW - Marriott World Ctr- January 2007 ~ WDW - SOG - October 2005 ~ WDW - Grandma's House - April 2005 ~ Contemporary Resort Merchandise CM - 1989 ~ Lost count of WDW visits since Grandma lived in Orlando since before the park was opened and I was there the year the MK opened - they had a chance to purchase the original WDW stock but thought it was too risky so they turned it down - darn, I could have been an heiress

07-25-2009, 08:28 PM	#5
crazydisneyman My "Muddy Buddy manly side" may conflict with my artistic theatrical side Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,492	I am chiming in! I hope you all have a safe trip! __________________ In Memory of Bawb Varley 04/28/08 - We will miss you! Indianapolis Disney Meet - 5th Annual - All Welcome

07-25-2009, 08:29 PM	#6
Hpyhiker Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 102	Fantastic!!! You guys are going to have such a great time. We're envious but Halloween and MNSSHP is just around the corner. Looking forward to your reports. __________________ Darrel AKA Happy Hiker "Sometimes I wake up grumpy; Other times I let her sleep"

07-25-2009, 08:32 PM	#7
auroralark Lives for vacation Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,090	Sounds like you're going to have a great trip! Can't wait to see your reports! __________________ Lauren Many trips as a kid! Offsite, CBR, Offsite, POR, All Star Sports, Offsite 3x May/June '07 Disneymoon @ BWI * Sep '07 @ POR * May '09 @ CR * July '09 @ POP!Disneyland! Dec '09 - Jan '10 * Universal! July '10 * Sep '10 @ CSR Jan '11 @ Poly * Solo! Oct '11 @POR * Feb '12 @ AKL Our Princess arrived! 7/4/12

07-25-2009, 08:41 PM	#8
TSWJan78 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2002 Location: Watertown, MA Posts: 1,871	Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you Aaron!! Have a great trip!! __________________ Ask me how my friends and I raised $25,000 for Give Kids the World

07-25-2009, 08:49 PM	#9
BriarRosie Creator of Tag Fairy Haiku: Clap your hands loudly Bounce until your rear is sore Tags shall be granted Official DIS TF Haiku author! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 11,110	Woohoo! Have a great time! I loved front of the line access when I stayed at Portofino, and I loved the boat ride to the park. It was so relaxing! I wish you'd eat at Tchoup Chop and take food porn. Wishful thinking on my part. The rest of the trip sounds wonderful, too. __________________ Lori.....Blog: http://thefabdisneydiva.blogspot.com/

07-25-2009, 08:55 PM	#10
LMO429 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 4,967	looking forward to your live report, I remeber the last one you did and I enjoyed it very much __________________

07-25-2009, 09:04 PM	#11
tlcoke DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kentuckiana (Sunnyside of Louisville, KY) Posts: 3,780	Have a great time Aaron, I can't wait to read your report. My trip is 82 days away, so your report will help me get more excited for my upcoming trip. __________________ Tracey

07-25-2009, 09:04 PM	#12
kab407 Still embarrassed by her mom and the "verandah" incident Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central NJ Posts: 5,299	Have a great time Kim, Anna and Aaron! __________________ Kathy

07-25-2009, 11:36 PM	#13
ImTooExcitedToSleep Disneyland Correspondent for The DIS UnpluggedI'll try to pop in later Doh! Yeah, that one Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 8,843	Have a great trip! __________________ Tom Coasting for Kids 2013 - Join the DIS Coasterpalooza 1.0 team - Donate on my page The DIS Unplugged: Disneyland Edition podcast Friend me on Facebook Follow me on Twitter

07-25-2009, 11:39 PM	#14
tinkbutt DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Charelston SC Posts: 2,409	have a great trip!!! __________________

07-26-2009, 04:30 AM	#15
disneyholic family Wayne always catches me i cannot wear anything between my toes Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: in my heart i'm always in WDW Posts: 14,905	another live ADP report!!!! woohoo!!!!! have a magical time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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