brookelizabeth
Jambo Wildbunch Gang
- Joined
- Jul 20, 2006
Hello everyone and welcome to my newest Trip Report, "(Almost) Solo in May". I went to Disney World by myself May 28-June 1. A good friend of mine came for the first two nights, and I met up with some fellow-DISers during the last two days; hence being almost solo.
During this short trip I took absolutely NO notes.
And I have been back to the World since - so my mind is a bit muddled on what exactly went on during this particular trip...as a result, I've chosen to simply make this a "picture report". I will share details in what I remember, but don't expect much!
I also had our cheap camera with, and the batteries died one day... I am currently writing another TR (link in signature), crossing my fingers I can keep up on two...
If you are still interested, please sit back and enjoy the ride!
Table of Contents
Intro - you are reading it!
No husband, no child = LET'S SHOP!
Starting the Trip off Right!
Trekking through the Jungle part one, part two
More Animal Kingdom
Magic Kingdom
Running with the Bulls at DHS
The World Showcase
Not sure if I'd call that Pixie Dust!
In case you are new around these parts, my name is Brook, I live in Queens, NY, I am a Travel Agent (specializing in Disney vacations of course!) and a Momma. My friend Sarah works at NYU and has been to Disney once before, for just 2 days on her honeymoon (it was kind of a layover between countries they visited). She works very hard and was as equally excited about girl-time as I was!
My trip started with me saying good-bye to my DH Joe and DS Henry. Thankfully no tears were shed from any of us, I had prepared Henry that I was going away, but he and Daddy would have plenty of fun without me (and they did)!
I was soon rolling my suitcase down the sidewalk to the bus stop.
I was attempting to make an earlier flight that would land me closer to Sarah's arrival, so she would not be stuck at the airport waiting for hours. I have never flown stand-by but figured it was worth a shot!
At the airport I was denied a spot on the flight leaving earlier, unless I wanted to pay $50. But I was not deterred. I would ask at the gate.
I stopped to grab some yogurt and overpriced pizza
and asked at the gate.
Denied again. Unless I wanted to pay $50.
I sat down in the front row seat to the gate and waited. Soon, the early flight started to board without me.
Sigh. I would be waiting here for 2 more hours. At least I had a good book!
I accepted my fate.
But then, a family rushed up. I could slightly overhear them begging the gate attendant to let them on the earlier flight....and....HE DID! Without any charges!
Well, if they can, then why can't I?
So I asked again.
And was allowed on!
I was elated and mad at the same time. They tried to charge me $50 twice - nice.
Delta airlines is not my favorite airline, and they didn't win any props from me that day either.
But, I pushed it aside, I was on the flight!
And it was EMPTY. Very, very empty!
I enjoyed my book and airline snacks and soon was seeing
On the fake monorail
I had some time before Sarah's arrival (she was coming in from Newark), so what to do?
Chick-Fil-A OF COURSE!
Belly full I found a comfy spot, pulled out the book and waited.
After she arrived we were soon at
Our hotel of choice was All Star Movies. I had rented out our DVC points to try and stay at a Value resort because I hadn't had very much experience with them -- and first hand experience is the best way I learn -- so this was, in ways, also a work/research trip.
We were assigned a room in the Love Bug (Herbie) section. It was an older style room, they were (and still are) in the process of renovating the rooms. I got to see a newer room later in the trip, so stay tuned for that!
Nice disco pose, eh?
While the room wasn't bad, it was definitely showing wear. I was happy to hear they were refurbing - it was due. Sarah and I both laughed at that TINY tube TV! My how times have changed...
During this short trip I took absolutely NO notes.
And I have been back to the World since - so my mind is a bit muddled on what exactly went on during this particular trip...as a result, I've chosen to simply make this a "picture report". I will share details in what I remember, but don't expect much!
I also had our cheap camera with, and the batteries died one day... I am currently writing another TR (link in signature), crossing my fingers I can keep up on two...If you are still interested, please sit back and enjoy the ride!
Table of Contents
Intro - you are reading it!
No husband, no child = LET'S SHOP!
Starting the Trip off Right!
Trekking through the Jungle part one, part two
More Animal Kingdom
Magic Kingdom
Running with the Bulls at DHS
The World Showcase
Not sure if I'd call that Pixie Dust!
In case you are new around these parts, my name is Brook, I live in Queens, NY, I am a Travel Agent (specializing in Disney vacations of course!) and a Momma. My friend Sarah works at NYU and has been to Disney once before, for just 2 days on her honeymoon (it was kind of a layover between countries they visited). She works very hard and was as equally excited about girl-time as I was!
My trip started with me saying good-bye to my DH Joe and DS Henry. Thankfully no tears were shed from any of us, I had prepared Henry that I was going away, but he and Daddy would have plenty of fun without me (and they did)!
I was soon rolling my suitcase down the sidewalk to the bus stop.
I was attempting to make an earlier flight that would land me closer to Sarah's arrival, so she would not be stuck at the airport waiting for hours. I have never flown stand-by but figured it was worth a shot!
At the airport I was denied a spot on the flight leaving earlier, unless I wanted to pay $50. But I was not deterred. I would ask at the gate.
I stopped to grab some yogurt and overpriced pizza
and asked at the gate.
Denied again. Unless I wanted to pay $50.
I sat down in the front row seat to the gate and waited. Soon, the early flight started to board without me.
Sigh. I would be waiting here for 2 more hours. At least I had a good book!
I accepted my fate.
But then, a family rushed up. I could slightly overhear them begging the gate attendant to let them on the earlier flight....and....HE DID! Without any charges!
Well, if they can, then why can't I?
So I asked again.
And was allowed on!
I was elated and mad at the same time. They tried to charge me $50 twice - nice.
Delta airlines is not my favorite airline, and they didn't win any props from me that day either.But, I pushed it aside, I was on the flight!
And it was EMPTY. Very, very empty!
I enjoyed my book and airline snacks and soon was seeing
On the fake monorail
I had some time before Sarah's arrival (she was coming in from Newark), so what to do?
Chick-Fil-A OF COURSE!
Belly full I found a comfy spot, pulled out the book and waited.
After she arrived we were soon at
Our hotel of choice was All Star Movies. I had rented out our DVC points to try and stay at a Value resort because I hadn't had very much experience with them -- and first hand experience is the best way I learn -- so this was, in ways, also a work/research trip.
We were assigned a room in the Love Bug (Herbie) section. It was an older style room, they were (and still are) in the process of renovating the rooms. I got to see a newer room later in the trip, so stay tuned for that!
Nice disco pose, eh?
While the room wasn't bad, it was definitely showing wear. I was happy to hear they were refurbing - it was due. Sarah and I both laughed at that TINY tube TV! My how times have changed...
