It’s a “Wonder” I survived Trip Report: Day 21 – T Rex, DTD and Flight home - The DIS Discussion Forums

Pinky166 · 02-16-2010, 10:25 AM

The Cast:
Me, 34 – Disney obsessed, Shopaholic & extremely clumsy!
Lee (DH), 35 – aka the Mad Hatter….

28th September 2009 = Day 21

We woke at 8am, got showered and packed the last few bits in our luggage. We got a bellboy to come and collect and store our luggage until later, we didn’t need to check out as our bill had been charged to our credit card. As we walked through the Great Ceremonial House we popped in the Arcade and played a few games of basketball and air hockey before getting a bus to Downtown Disney. We headed straight to T Rex for lunch and were seated straight away.

We were sat in the Ice Age cave:

We both ordered the Triceratops Filet, Lee had his with Rice and I had waffle fries and a coke each.

We both enjoyed our main course, for dessert we shared the Meteor bites which are donut holes with chocolate and caramel sauce to dip them in.

They were delicious!!!!

We paid the bill $79 + tip and then had one last walk around Downtown Disney.

We got the bus back to the Poly and retrieved our luggage from Bell services then sat on the bench and waited for the Magical Express bus. It was due to pick us up at 3.45pm, by 4pm we along with the rest of the people waiting asked Bell services to chase it up, they phoned ME and were advised it would arrive soon. Everyone was getting impatient as we had flights to catch, it had still not arrived by 4.25pm .

A cruise line bus pulled up to drop someone off and we asked the driver if he was going to the airport, he was after a drop off at the Grand Floridian and agreed to take all of us that were waiting.

We finally arrived at the airport at 5.30pm! Check in wasn’t too busy but I was really worrying about the weight of the luggage although it was all over they just checked us in as normal!

We went through security fairly quickly, we picked up some snacks for the flight and popped into the bookshop where I bought an Alaska travel guide to read on the plane.

Nothing like a bit of planning.

The rest was pretty uneventful, we boarded at 6.40pm and took off about 7.20pm, Lee had chicken & mash but I didn’t want anything (I really hate plane food), we both watched The Hangover (great film) and then had a little sleep. Neither of us had the breakfast, we landed at 8.20am, got our luggage fairly quick and managed to get ourselves and all that luggage on the bus to the car park. We were on the road by 9.30am and managed a very quick drive to my parents, taking only an hour & twenty minutes where we were greeted by two very excited doggies.

Well I guess, that’s all folks. I have enjoyed reliving the holiday so much through writing my trip report and would like to thank you all for reading and leaving such wonderful comments.

Until next time!

Roll on June.......Here Come the Girls!!!!!

xxx

CustardTart · 02-16-2010, 10:37 AM

Thanks for sharing this grand finale!!! What a nightmare with ME - I really don't think I'll be rushing to use again...

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Originally Posted by Pinky166

Check in wasn’t too busy but I was really worrying about the weight of the luggage although it was all over they just checked us in as normal!

That's the info I've been waiting for!!! Thank goodness they let you on the plane!!!

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Originally Posted by Pinky166

Roll on June.......Here Come the Girls!!!!!

xxx

Too beepin' right, Miss Decadence - I'll see you at the airport!!!
Lots of love, Dixie.. xxxxx

jamjar84 · 02-16-2010, 11:26 AM

What a shame that your report has come to an end, I've really enjoyed reading it, and you wrote it so well. You're pictures were really great too.

Thanks so much for posting. Sounds like you had a fantastic holiday.

You've even convinced me that I want to try a Disney cruise.

mandymouse · 02-16-2010, 11:29 AM

Thanks so much for sharing your fab reports and photos Claire, I have really enjoyed reading them

Roll on the Here Come the Girls holiday .. and I can't wait to read that report

wickesy · 02-16-2010, 12:17 PM

Great report Claire, looking forward to the next one.

Ware Bears · 02-16-2010, 04:16 PM

I've really enjoyed reading your reports ~ thanks for sharing.

Pegasus928 · 02-16-2010, 06:19 PM

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this report, and thank you for the time and trouble it must have taken you do it.
And I am also looking forward to your next trip in June.

Goofysmate · 02-17-2010, 02:57 AM

Have enjoyed reading your trip reports

thanks for sharing

jockey · 02-17-2010, 03:45 AM

Thanks for sharing your reports, I have really enjoyed them

Muscateer · 02-17-2010, 04:46 AM

I have loved your report Claire, thank you for sharing.

fav_is_tink · 02-17-2010, 04:52 AM

Thanks Claire I've really enjoyed reading your report & looking at your fab pictures

Roll on the next one

disney_princess_85 · 02-17-2010, 05:27 AM

Thanks for the fab report Claire! Looking forward to the next one.

buzz for boys · 02-17-2010, 07:30 AM

Thank you so much for sharing your trip and wonderful pics !!

Cant wait for the next trip - here come the girls - sounds like fun read already !!

darthtatty · 02-17-2010, 08:35 AM

great report claire, my son loved your T-Rex pictures.
thanks for sharing your tip with us, the pics have been great.
cant wait until your next report.xx

natalielongstaff · 02-17-2010, 11:20 AM

im glad you got away with your luggagae being overweight

im still cross at having to repack my bags for being a little bit over !!!!

ive really enjoyed your trippie and am sooo looking forward to the next one

02-16-2010, 10:25 AM	#1
Pinky166 a little on the OCD side very impulsive, which doesn’t bode well for our credit cards! They don't call me "Clever Claire" for nothing! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Herts, England Posts: 13,895	It’s a “Wonder” I survived Trip Report: Day 21 – T Rex, DTD and Flight home The Cast: Me, 34 – Disney obsessed, Shopaholic & extremely clumsy! Lee (DH), 35 – aka the Mad Hatter…. 28th September 2009 = Day 21 We woke at 8am, got showered and packed the last few bits in our luggage. We got a bellboy to come and collect and store our luggage until later, we didn’t need to check out as our bill had been charged to our credit card. As we walked through the Great Ceremonial House we popped in the Arcade and played a few games of basketball and air hockey before getting a bus to Downtown Disney. We headed straight to T Rex for lunch and were seated straight away. We were sat in the Ice Age cave: We both ordered the Triceratops Filet, Lee had his with Rice and I had waffle fries and a coke each. We both enjoyed our main course, for dessert we shared the Meteor bites which are donut holes with chocolate and caramel sauce to dip them in. They were delicious!!!! We paid the bill $79 + tip and then had one last walk around Downtown Disney. We got the bus back to the Poly and retrieved our luggage from Bell services then sat on the bench and waited for the Magical Express bus. It was due to pick us up at 3.45pm, by 4pm we along with the rest of the people waiting asked Bell services to chase it up, they phoned ME and were advised it would arrive soon. Everyone was getting impatient as we had flights to catch, it had still not arrived by 4.25pm . A cruise line bus pulled up to drop someone off and we asked the driver if he was going to the airport, he was after a drop off at the Grand Floridian and agreed to take all of us that were waiting. We finally arrived at the airport at 5.30pm! Check in wasn’t too busy but I was really worrying about the weight of the luggage although it was all over they just checked us in as normal! We went through security fairly quickly, we picked up some snacks for the flight and popped into the bookshop where I bought an Alaska travel guide to read on the plane. Nothing like a bit of planning. The rest was pretty uneventful, we boarded at 6.40pm and took off about 7.20pm, Lee had chicken & mash but I didn’t want anything (I really hate plane food), we both watched The Hangover (great film) and then had a little sleep. Neither of us had the breakfast, we landed at 8.20am, got our luggage fairly quick and managed to get ourselves and all that luggage on the bus to the car park. We were on the road by 9.30am and managed a very quick drive to my parents, taking only an hour & twenty minutes where we were greeted by two very excited doggies. Well I guess, that’s all folks. I have enjoyed reliving the holiday so much through writing my trip report and would like to thank you all for reading and leaving such wonderful comments. Until next time! Roll on June.......Here Come the Girls!!!!! xxx __________________ Claire Sept 2000 - I-Drive, Sept 2002 - Kissimmee, Sept 2003 - AKL, Sept/Oct 2006 - Univ PBR, June 2008 - DLRP, Hotel NY, Dec 2008 - Univ HRH, WL & YC, Sept 2009 - OKW, 4n Wonder & Poly, June 2010 - BLT, Nov 2010 - DLRP, Sequoia Lodge, Jan 2011 - Univ RPR, Dream Maiden Voyage & AKV, Sept 2011 - WBTA & BLT, Oct 2012 - Paris & DLRP, June 2013 - 7n Med Cruise, Oct 2013 - Univ RPR, SSR, & Fantasy, May 2014 - EBTA, Sept 2014 - WBTA Last edited by Pinky166; 02-16-2010 at 01:49 PM.

02-16-2010, 11:29 AM	#4
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02-16-2010, 12:17 PM	#5
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02-16-2010, 11:26 AM	#3
jamjar84 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 706	What a shame that your report has come to an end, I've really enjoyed reading it, and you wrote it so well. You're pictures were really great too. Thanks so much for posting. Sounds like you had a fantastic holiday. You've even convinced me that I want to try a Disney cruise.

02-17-2010, 02:57 AM	#8
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02-17-2010, 03:45 AM	#9
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02-17-2010, 04:46 AM	#10
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02-17-2010, 04:52 AM	#11
fav_is_tink DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland UK Posts: 1,267	Thanks Claire I've really enjoyed reading your report & looking at your fab pictures Roll on the next one

02-17-2010, 05:27 AM	#12
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02-17-2010, 07:30 AM	#13
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02-17-2010, 08:35 AM	#14
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02-17-2010, 11:20 AM	#15
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