DAY ONE: SATURDAY (Travel Day)
How to Survive Cranky-Morning-Jen, a Field Guide for my Husband
Step One: Make sure night before alarm is set for at least 30 minutes before actual waking time, to account for at least two grumble filled fumbles for the Snooze button.
Step Two: Have hot cup of coffee (cream, no sugar) available on bedside table if attempting to get Jen out of bed.
Step Three: As violence could ensue, it helps to wear protection.
And NOW, you understand why we are not flying out until almost 10am!
As excited as I will be, Im not always easy to wake up. We figured it would be a little bit less stressful if we didnt get up at the crack of dawn!
So, on the first day of our Anniversary vacation, well be leaving from IAD:
And a few hours later, landing in Sunny (or at least I hope!) Orlando!
Were giving the ME a try this time around, so well be looking for our bus!
As a side note/request regarding Magical Express. There is a part of me that is getting a bit worried about this, of course Ive gone online and read a few horror stories. ..has anyone out there had a horrible experience with them and would recommend we just get a taxi?
Assuming all goes well, and our wait isnt too long, soon we should be arriving at our destination
.
THE YACHT CLUB!!!!
From what I am hearing, they have a super-secret way of knowing who you are, so there might be someone there who greets us by name (which will be funny, because I have not given up my maiden name
that means they will probably welcome us as Mr. and Mrs. (Maiden Name) which drives my hubby a little batty at times. One of these days Ill change it
. I swear
Then we will be heading upstairs to check into our CLUB LEVEL room! Im really excited about staying concierge this trip. Since were celebrating our Anniversary and REALLY need to get away, I think this will be just the extra bit of pixie dust we need!
Knowing us, DH will immediately want to check out the bathroom, and I will fly straight to the balcony, which should have a lovely view of Crescent Lake! If our bags have arrived, Ill probably freshen up, grab the keys, grab the DH, and head on over to
EPCOT!
While Cinderellas Castle certainly is the icon for WDW, to me, I really feel Im there when I stand under the Giant Golf Ball
.ahem
. Spaceship Earth. Considering I was born just a few years before EPCOT was, all of my memories of Disney revolve around that globe. I also just love how you can wander from Country to Country and take in the different cultures; then walk over and learn something fun and scientific in the same park! I have to say, this is my favorite park of all. (It was my Dads too, that probably has a lot to do with it!)
Since we wont have anything to eat on the plane, I made us late lunch reservations at Tokyo Dining!
Mike and I both love sushi and eat is about once a week
more often if I make it myself. Im slightly concerned it wont live up to what we are used to. (Our area is simply filled with really GOOD Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Korean restaurants, so were spoiled.) However, Im going to hope for the best and order a lot of this:
Once weve had our lunch, were planning on strolling around the park a bit, perhaps catch a ride or two, but nothing big. It should be a relaxing afternoon, and I figure after an hour or so well head back to the Yacht club, relax, check out the CL Lounge (Yay! Beer!) , and just explore the resort.
Since we have such a late lunch planned and were late eaters
we wont head back to EPCOT until just before 8pm, where we will be dining at San Angel Inn.
As you all already know, this was my fathers favorite place to eat in Disney, so we will be raising a shot of tequila (or two) in his honor.
A few tears, perhaps, but I think its fitting.
I also plan on riding that little boat attraction, though I hear its been updated since my last visit. (BOO! I admit it, Im a purist and never want anything to change. Im still reeling over the loss of Mr. Toads Wild Ride
..*throws things*
)
If we get out of dinner in time to catch Illuminations, great but I know there will be plenty of opportunities to see them during our stay. For now, well relax, sip a cup of coffee (Decaf!) and head back to the YC for a good nights rest
. well need it the next morning
..
I was hooked after reading someones TR and I cannot wait to trade some on our next trip!
That was one of my worst fears when I got my top 2 wisdom teeth pulled, I practically didn't eat or drink for like 3 days, because I was so afraid of getting it! Hope you feel better soon!
