25th Anniv, DxDp, Lots of Pics, PixieDust, New 11/7 The End

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Hi Everyone. Well after 7 trips this is my first ever trip report. I have gotten so much pleasure reading Tim&Lesley, MeMom, CP's, Wig'd & cannot forget Englishrose (Rosie) TR's that I wanted to do my own.

Now this trip was very different for us as it was just DH & I for our 25th wedding anniv. Every other trip we have our 2 sons with us. They will be mentioned here often as I was in contact with them throughout the trip. I was very apprehensive about going without them but they are 21 & 17 & were fine.

So here is the cast of characters:

Doreen-Me, Loves all things Disney
Jeff-DH Also loves Disney almost as much as me
Ryan Oldest DS 21 yrs old
Cody Youngest DS 17

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We left on Friday 4/30/10 & came back Friday 5/7/10. We live in NH & we love flying Jet Blue so we fly out of Logan in Boston. We have a car pick us up at the house & also pick us up at the airport when we return. It is just so much easier & I know the owner of the limo company here so I call every year & say I want my "yearly discount":rolleyes1. He does give me a little bit off the price.

So our flight was scheduled to leave at 8:30 am & the driver was picking us up at 5:30. He arrived at 5:20 & we were ready!!! My youngest Cody got up extra early because he wanted to say goodbye. My oldest Ryan on the other hand did NOT get up & said bye to us the night before:)

So at 5:20 we were on our way & I watched the sunrise from the car on the way to the airport.
 
Hi. Doreen! :wave:

Saw the link to your very first TR and wanted to join in the fun! :thumbsup2

We lived in Cambridge forever (it is home) - I miss NE so much, but also those great JetBlue flights to FL!

Looks like you are off to a fun start....ready for more! :goodvibes
 

Hi. Doreen! :wave:

Saw the link to your very first TR and wanted to join in the fun! :thumbsup2

We lived in Cambridge forever (it is home) - I miss NE so much, but also those great JetBlue flights to FL!

Looks like you are off to a fun start....ready for more! :goodvibes

Christine thank you!! I did not realize you were from MA. My sister lives in Westminster (next to Fitchburg).

I still need to get on FB & friend you. I saw that someone posted on my TR & got so excited!! My biggest fear was doing a TR & noone joining. I took lots of pics & notes which I had time to do with no kids & there are some funny stories to tell soooo stay tuned....
 
So we are off:

Our driver was chatty all the way which was good & made the ride seem that much quicker. I get very antsy about getting to the airport & getting through security & we never know what traffic we will hit in Boston but all was good & got to the airport at 6:45 & through security by 7:00:thumbsup2

So next up was breakfast. We ate at Johnny Rockets & Jeff & I both got the english muffin sandwich with bacon:

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It was good & hit the spot. We found our gate & Jeff sat down & I of course had to go look in the shops. Well there was a store that sold Boston sports team jerseys & hats & the first shirts I spotted were Boston Bruins shirts. I had just taken Cody to Kohl's earlier in the week & he wanted a Bruins shirt but they did not have his size so I bought 2 shirts in this store & brought them to Florida & then back home to my boys. So we had not even left the airport yet & between breakfast & the 2 Bruins shirts I had spent about $50.00. :rolleyes1

They started loading for our flight about 7:50 so we boarded & left about 10 minutes early:thumbsup2 I got a window seat!!!:yay: Keep in mind the boys are usually with us & they take turns on the window seat so Jeff & I usually end up on the aisle. Our pilot was a comedian (and lead foot) & asked "Has anyone besides me NEVER flown Jet Blue"?? and that it was about 25 degrees with snow flurries in Orlando. I don't think so... It was a great flight & with the TV's I keep track of where we are.. Hi all Dis friends:

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So we land at 11:10. About 20 min early:yay: Overcast skies but we are in Orlando!!!

 
Don't you just love Johnny Rockets -and at the airport now too!! Of course, not around here. :(

The best way to begin any trip is shopping - since you were at the airport, the trip had officially started!! WTG, Doreen! :thumbsup2

Every time we've flown JetBlue we arrive early....

Love the pics! :goodvibes
 
Have to comment on Johnny Rockets next month that is one of the restaurants in Lake George we plan to eat at !! Sounds like it will be so much fun !! I wish I could do a full TR on that trip but we have HIPPA laws to contend with !!
Doreen have you given any thought to the BIG Peepfest Meet in 2010??? Have to run as I was just called to get into work early so the guys can go to the Aquarium!!! Chat tonite !!
 
Have to comment on Johnny Rockets next month that is one of the restaurants in Lake George we plan to eat at !! Sounds like it will be so much fun !! I wish I could do a full TR on that trip but we have HIPPA laws to contend with !!
Doreen have you given any thought to the BIG Peepfest Meet in 2010??? Have to run as I was just called to get into work early so the guys can go to the Aquarium!!! Chat tonite !!

Is the BIG Peepfest meet this year?? Great that you are eating at Johnny Rockets!!

I agree Christine-shopping is always a great way to start the trip:)
With no kids on this trip I did WAY too much shopping!! You will see all my souvie pics along the way:rolleyes1

I am new to this TR stuff & do not know how to reply to multi posts at the same time. Do you know how??
 
Is the BIG Peepfest meet this year?? Great that you are eating at Johnny Rockets!!

I agree Christine-shopping is always a great way to start the trip:)
With no kids on this trip I did WAY too much shopping!! You will see all my souvie pics along the way:rolleyes1

I am new to this TR stuff & do not know how to reply to multi posts at the same time. Do you know how??

Doreen, just go along and click on all the middle boxes then click on reply. They will all come up...
Shopping is a great way to start the trip!
I so wish we had Jet Blue out of Kansas....
 
Doreen, just go along and click on all the middle boxes then click on reply. They will all come up...
Shopping is a great way to start the trip!
I so wish we had Jet Blue out of Kansas....

Thanks Anita. Yeah I started with shopping, ended with shopping & did LOTS in between. You know what I am talking about you are a great shopper also right??

We are so spoiled with Jet Blue! We could go to a closer airport here in NH & fly Southwest but we love Jet Blue. We have never had a bad flight with them & having the tv's is nice especially with the kids (my DH included):) I usually read my book or in this trip take notes for my TR!!
 
Good Morning!

Had to get off line last night due to a severe thunderstorms - around here that means severe lightning. :eek: Here's what we hear all summer...soo scary:

These thunderstorms are producing an excessive amount of lightning. Seek shelter indoors now and stay away from the windows. Many lightning strikes will occur well ahead of the heavy rain and gusty winds. If you cannot seek shelter indoors take cover in a vehicle.

Doreen, the Big PeepFest Meet is 2012 - for some reason shy me wants to attend! :confused3

Love your pics on FB - looking forward to see more in the TR. ::yes::
 
I had just taken Cody to Kohl's earlier in the week & he wanted a Bruins shirt but they did not have his size so I bought 2 shirts in this store & brought them to Florida & then back home to my boys. So we had not even left the airport yet & between breakfast & the 2 Bruins shirts I had spent about $50.00. :rolleyes1

Such a mom thing to do! :laughing:




I am new to this TR stuff & do not know how to reply to multi posts at the same time. Do you know how??

Hit the " button in the bottom right corner of the posts you want to quote. They will turn orange. Then when you have them all and are ready to reply just hit QUOTE as you normally would on the last post.
 
Such a mom thing to do! :laughing:






Hit the " button in the bottom right corner of the posts you want to quote. They will turn orange. Then when you have them all and are ready to reply just hit QUOTE as you normally would on the last post.

I just posted on your TR & mentioned that I would love to see you here & here you are!! Thanks on the quote instructions.

Yes it was a "Mom" thing to do. I did not mention that when I first saw the shirts I got teary eyed because I was thinking of my boys that I was leaving.:sad1:
 
Good Morning!

Had to get off line last night due to a severe thunderstorms - around here that means severe lightning. :eek: Here's what we hear all summer...soo scary:


Doreen, the Big PeepFest Meet is 2012 - for some reason shy me wants to attend! :confused3




Love your pics on FB - looking forward to see more in the TR. ::yes::

Thanks

:) Ok I thought it was 2012. What month?? I can never go in Dec. because of my job. Tax bills are due in Dec. & my & DH birthdays are in Dec.:sad2: but I never know when the bills are going to be due until Nov. sometime so Dec. is not good for me. Cody my youngest will be graduating High School in 2012 & we will go to Disney for 10 days in April as that is what we did for Ryan.

I'm here!!

:yay:

We have lots going on here. We are renovating our house:scared1: The outside. It had wood siding & we had some rot going on so we decided to have siding put on. So right now our house is stripped & my DH just had to move all the things hanging on the garage walls out to the middle of the garage because those walls are coming down & new ones going up. I took some before & after pics & will post them soon. Any whoo..we are off the Lowe's to get some paint for our back deck and will hopefully get another update done tonight!!
 
Hi i'm in for the ride too. I love me some Johnny Rockets. They should be in every airport.
Great start!:thumbsup2
 
Hi i'm in for the ride too. I love me some Johnny Rockets. They should be in every airport.
Great start!:thumbsup2

Welcome!! I did not realize how popular Johnny Rockets was!! I just thought it looked like a good place to have breakfast. :)

Update coming up...
 
So we left off landing early :thumbsup2 Next was making our way to the ME buses & which line would we be in:

Sorry it is blurry
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I have not mentioned where we were staying yet but that is coming. We got in the ME bus at 11:44 & we were on our way.

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Our first stop was here:
UGH!! Photobucket is having issues. I thought I uploaded this pic but I guess not. Oh Well our first stop was ....The Boardwalk but that was not our stop.

Next stop was our stop. Let me give you a story about our resort. Our first Disney trip was in 1999 & we stayed at ASMo. While we were walking around on the Boardwalk one night during that trip I saw the Beach Club all lit up & said to my husband "I want to stay there some day". Well 11 years later here we are:
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I walked in to check in while DH was getting our carry on's off the ME bus. A CM met me in the entry way & brought me right over to the check in desk. Then they said "You have been upgraded":yay::yay: She said "I will let it be a surprise but I think you will like it when you open the door". I was so excited!! First upgrade ever. Now the only request I made when making the reservation was "Full Balcony". So I figured we would get a standard view room but we got.....You will now have to wait as photobucket is having issues and I cannot upload any more pics right now:mad:

 












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