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mandymouse · 06-27-2010, 07:08 AM

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Paul & Mandy

Travelling & Day 1

Day 2

Monday 7th June ~ High 91F

I was awake really early today, so I got showered and dressed and checked out our photopass photos on-line and added borders etc.

We left the room around 8.30am and headed to Disney Hollywood Studios for normal 9am opening. We got FastPasses for Tower of Terror and joined the RockNRollerCoaster line. As always, RnRc was great, and then we rode ToT by joining the standby line. We were pleased to have the new drop sequence that had been added, but the first change we noticed was when the ride goes up to the next floor, when the door opens there is a flash to the right, you then ride up to the next floor where all around is all starry, then you come to the doors of the lift shaft and a photo appears (the flash on the floor below was taking a photo that is projected onto the doors), well the new drop sequence was brilliant with lots of drops (the normal ride photo is taken as before)

Anyway, we got off ToT and our FP time had arrived, so we went back on again

When we got off the ride it began to rain, then moments later it poured down. When it stopped we had some Photopass photos taken, and then we left the park and headed to Wal-Mart for some suntan lotion, water and Mountain Dew

We had arranged a late check out of The Poly (1pm), so once we finished packing we got in the car and drove to Port Canaveral, just stopping briefly at Best Buys so Paul could buy a flashgun for his camera, and then we carried on our way to Port Canaveral

The journey went very quick, and it was rather weird not seeing those gleaming red stacks of the Disney Wonder in the distance as we neared the port

We checked into the Country Inn and Suites, and after a quick Skype with the girls, we had a sunbathe by the pool

(I'll be so glad when my photo settings are put right for tomorrows pics, as it's hard to believe by this photo what a beautiful sunny day it was)

The hotel was really nice, though it was strange that it didn't have a proper restaurant or bar (not that this bothered us this time). We had a suite and it was $88 for the night and we could have a complimentary breakfast, free internet access and we could've left our car there for the duration of our cruise (which we chose not too, as we once off the ship we wanted to get back to DHS and to the final SWW day)

After our sunbathe we got back in the car and went off to explore, so we drove towards Cocoa Beach. First stop was the Ron Jon's store where Paul bought a shirt, t-shirt & belt, and I got some jewellery for Kerry, Becky and myself

We had a wander along the pier where lightning was going off in the distance (as hard as we tried we just couldn't get any shots of the spectacular storm going off)

We were getting hungry now, so we stopped at Grills which is a restaurant along the estuary at Port Canaveral and where you can normally see the cruise ships passing by

We had a lovely meal. We shared onion rings and chicken wings with dips and for our mains I had Grilled Tropical Chicken Kabobs and Paul had Filet Steak all washed down with a couple of tropical sounding cocktails for me (Tiki Tango & a Summer Breeze) and a couple of Heinekens for Paul. We really enjoyed our meal here, and will definitely eat here again if we get the chance

We got back to the hotel around 9ish and I was straight to bed as I was shattered and I knew we were having a very early wake-up call in the morning

Tomorrow ~ Up at stupid o'clock and 'Welcome aboard the Disney Wonder the Martindale Family'

Pinky166 · 06-27-2010, 07:51 AM

A fab day Mandy.

We are staying down at PC the night before our cruise in January so may well try out the Grills restaurant.

buzz for boys · 06-27-2010, 10:19 AM

Another fantastic day !!

katiec · 06-27-2010, 12:20 PM

Am loving your report Mandy - cant wait for tomorrow x

jjk · 06-27-2010, 12:53 PM

your meal sounds lovely Mandy, think we might give it a try next time we go that way

Chilly · 06-27-2010, 01:19 PM

Yeah nearly cruising time!

suzycute · 06-27-2010, 01:25 PM

Lovely day! Looking forward to reading about the cruise

Kirsteen · 06-27-2010, 01:37 PM

Woop woop can't wait for the cruise

Tinks1984 · 06-27-2010, 02:01 PM

Yey! I can't wait for the cruise, I'm looking forward to seeing you in the dress you posted on the shopping thread!

jackieleanne · 06-27-2010, 04:00 PM

Great pics Mandy.

Goofysmate · 06-28-2010, 01:28 AM

looking forward to hearing about the cruise Mandy

natalielongstaff · 06-28-2010, 02:19 AM

Another great day, shame about the camera setting though

wilma-bride · 06-28-2010, 02:48 AM

Great day Mandy - can't wait to hear all about the cruise

cannp123165 · 06-28-2010, 08:51 AM

Another great day - I'm looking forward to the next installment!

Jets fan · 06-28-2010, 09:19 AM

fab day Mandy, love Paul's t-shirt

Tina

06-27-2010, 07:08 AM	#1
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: 71,914	Mandymouse's Holiday of Firsts ~ Day 3 Castmembers Paul & Mandy Travelling & Day 1 Day 2 Monday 7th June ~ High 91F I was awake really early today, so I got showered and dressed and checked out our photopass photos on-line and added borders etc. We left the room around 8.30am and headed to Disney Hollywood Studios for normal 9am opening. We got FastPasses for Tower of Terror and joined the RockNRollerCoaster line. As always, RnRc was great, and then we rode ToT by joining the standby line. We were pleased to have the new drop sequence that had been added, but the first change we noticed was when the ride goes up to the next floor, when the door opens there is a flash to the right, you then ride up to the next floor where all around is all starry, then you come to the doors of the lift shaft and a photo appears (the flash on the floor below was taking a photo that is projected onto the doors), well the new drop sequence was brilliant with lots of drops (the normal ride photo is taken as before) Anyway, we got off ToT and our FP time had arrived, so we went back on again When we got off the ride it began to rain, then moments later it poured down. When it stopped we had some Photopass photos taken, and then we left the park and headed to Wal-Mart for some suntan lotion, water and Mountain Dew We had arranged a late check out of The Poly (1pm), so once we finished packing we got in the car and drove to Port Canaveral, just stopping briefly at Best Buys so Paul could buy a flashgun for his camera, and then we carried on our way to Port Canaveral The journey went very quick, and it was rather weird not seeing those gleaming red stacks of the Disney Wonder in the distance as we neared the port We checked into the Country Inn and Suites, and after a quick Skype with the girls, we had a sunbathe by the pool (I'll be so glad when my photo settings are put right for tomorrows pics, as it's hard to believe by this photo what a beautiful sunny day it was) The hotel was really nice, though it was strange that it didn't have a proper restaurant or bar (not that this bothered us this time). We had a suite and it was $88 for the night and we could have a complimentary breakfast, free internet access and we could've left our car there for the duration of our cruise (which we chose not too, as we once off the ship we wanted to get back to DHS and to the final SWW day) After our sunbathe we got back in the car and went off to explore, so we drove towards Cocoa Beach. First stop was the Ron Jon's store where Paul bought a shirt, t-shirt & belt, and I got some jewellery for Kerry, Becky and myself We had a wander along the pier where lightning was going off in the distance (as hard as we tried we just couldn't get any shots of the spectacular storm going off) We were getting hungry now, so we stopped at Grills which is a restaurant along the estuary at Port Canaveral and where you can normally see the cruise ships passing by We had a lovely meal. We shared onion rings and chicken wings with dips and for our mains I had Grilled Tropical Chicken Kabobs and Paul had Filet Steak all washed down with a couple of tropical sounding cocktails for me (Tiki Tango & a Summer Breeze) and a couple of Heinekens for Paul. We really enjoyed our meal here, and will definitely eat here again if we get the chance We got back to the hotel around 9ish and I was straight to bed as I was shattered and I knew we were having a very early wake-up call in the morning Tomorrow ~ Up at stupid o'clock and 'Welcome aboard the Disney Wonder the Martindale Family' __________________ Mandy xx

06-27-2010, 07:51 AM	#2
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: 13,893	A fab day Mandy. We are staying down at PC the night before our cruise in January so may well try out the Grills restaurant. __________________ 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

06-27-2010, 10:19 AM	#3
buzz for boys Certified Serious Stitch Stalker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: midlands UK Posts: 2,484	Another fantastic day !! __________________ Our trip report march 2009 here 3 weeks Nov/Dec 2010 Here

06-27-2010, 12:20 PM	#4
katiec DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: kent Posts: 770	Am loving your report Mandy - cant wait for tomorrow x __________________ Katie C

06-27-2010, 12:53 PM	#5
jjk Pete and I wait and watch some lovely baby lizards I have always booked myself "Play Up Pompey" Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading UK Posts: 21,326	your meal sounds lovely Mandy, think we might give it a try next time we go that way __________________ Rachel "Play up Pompey, Pompey Play up" Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter 2000 Disneyland paris 2003 Ramada inn 2004 Quality inn plaza2005 Cumbrian lakes2006 Emerald Island July and December2007 Emerald Island May and July2008 Emerald Island and Contemporary Resort2009 Saratoga Springs 2010 Animal Kingdom lodge2011HRH Animal KingdomLodge 2012Holiday inn Miami ocean front /Animal Kingdom lodge

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06-27-2010, 01:19 PM	#6
Chilly I was having a bit of a blonde moment D'oh! Married my prince at WDW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Essex, England Posts: 12,607	Yeah nearly cruising time! __________________ Claire 2012 May Alternative West Coast & DCL Alaska 2011 Mar/Apr Disneyland via a road trip 2010 Sept/Oct WDW POFQ 2009 Dec/2010 Jan DFTW WDW GF, Poly & AKL + DCL Wonder 2008 Jul Engaged DLRP Santa Fe 2007 Sept WDW Pop 2006 Sept WDW Offsite 2005 May Disneyland Offsite

06-27-2010, 01:25 PM	#7
suzycute DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: England Posts: 1,429	Lovely day! Looking forward to reading about the cruise __________________

06-27-2010, 01:37 PM	#8
Kirsteen DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 776	Woop woop can't wait for the cruise __________________ March 1998 - DLRP \| August 2005 - Kissimmee \| December 2007 - GF ~ POR Oct/Nov 2011 - little Tigger's (aka Captain Jack) 1st trip to the mouse

06-27-2010, 02:01 PM	#9
Tinks1984 We're having a mini party! I couldn't believe how many there was in the bag! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lancs, England Posts: 4,917	Yey! I can't wait for the cruise, I'm looking forward to seeing you in the dress you posted on the shopping thread! __________________ RACHEL May '93 - Off-site - Marriott International Drive - May '95 - CBR - June '98 - CBR - April '08 - ASSp - May '10 - ASSp "If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was started with a dream and a mouse." - Walter E. Disney (1901-1966) Trip Report ~ 2010 Family Fun!

06-27-2010, 04:00 PM	#10
jackieleanne DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 1,399	Great pics Mandy. __________________

06-28-2010, 01:28 AM	#11
Goofysmate Isn't fussed where she is, as long as it's a bit warmer than here Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northamptonshire. (UK) Posts: 8,524	looking forward to hearing about the cruise Mandy __________________ Jill Oct 2002 Davenport Lakes (Villa) Sept 2004 Weston Hills (Villa) Sept 2006 Weston Hills (Villa) Nov 2008 Regal Palms (Town House)

06-28-2010, 02:19 AM	#12
natalielongstaff I need a cup of tea and a big bar of free chocolate now Was born with my dancing shoes at the ready I will be back later to stalk some more Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: leicestershire,england Posts: 80,413	Another great day, shame about the camera setting though __________________ April 2003 DLRP, November 2004 WDW and Barbados, September 2005 WDW, September 2007 WDW,October 2009 WDW

06-28-2010, 02:48 AM	#13
wilma-bride Would love a diet on Cadbury Flakes Admits she's strange when it comes to eggs Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 18,399	Great day Mandy - can't wait to hear all about the cruise __________________ Fred and Wilma Go On Honeymoon Fred and Wilma Second Time Around Fred and Wilma and the Girls Came Too Fred, Wilma and Friends February Fun & Frolics Fred and Wilma do DVC, DCL & DDP - The Food Fred, Wilma and Family do Disney Bad Mothers Handbook Fred and Wilma - They're Back and They're Child Free Bad Mothers and Others Fred and Wilma - The Keys to the World

06-28-2010, 08:51 AM	#14
cannp123165 Very Quizzical Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 2,895	Another great day - I'm looking forward to the next installment! __________________ WDW: 1992, 1997, 2002, 2006 (CBR), 2007 (AKL), 2008 (POR), 2010, 2010/11 (Pop) DLRP: 2003, 2004 (SL), 2005, 2005 (Cheyenne), 2009 (NBC) DLR: 2009 DCL: August 2011 (Med)

06-28-2010, 09:19 AM	#15
Jets fan DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windsor, Berkshire, UK Posts: 1,418	fab day Mandy, love Paul's t-shirt Tina

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