Another Travelin' Song: Two Weeks in Orlando! A Summer '09 Trip Report: Updated 1/25

[brookelizabeth]

The Soup's hilarious! It's a pop culture clip show where they kind of wrap up everything that happened in entertainment (mainly TV) each week. It's on E every Friday night at 10. It used to be Talk Soup but now it's just The Soup and is hosted by Joel McHale. Definitely check it out... it's hysterical!

Ooooh Talk Soup! I've seen that before, but YEARS ago. I didn't even realize it was still on. I'll have to catch it sometime....

PF Changs is MUY YUMMY! The lettuce wraps are But, I think they are chicken...not sure if you can get them sans meat....

If you have a Garmin, check out Mousavers POI add on-it's awesome.

This is a great tip!



Melissa, so glad everything with the doctor went ok! I am usually not nervous when going to the doctor, but I recall being VERY nervous when going in NYC because it's such a large city and who knows what kook you might end up with. Anyway...so glad you are OK and the appointment went well.

These next couple days are going to be so busy, they will just fly by!!!!

 

[tinkgurl]

This Time Next Week: We'll have dinner at The Mara (for some falafel wraps and zebra domes!)

As you might've known from this past update in my TR, we tried The Mara for the first time this trip and LOVED it!

 

[troobabiee7]

If you have a Garmin, check out Mousavers POI add on-it's awesome.

We have a Magellin but have a similar program. It's where you can click on restaurants or points of interest and it comes up with all the ones in the area, right? My dad's all excited to use it to find all the restaurants and malls

Only 3 more days now! Wow I really can't even believe how fast time has flown! I remember when our April trip was almost here and thinking that you still had over 3 months to go...now its here! OMG you're all going to have the best time. Thinking of Ghiaradelli chocolate is making my mouth water right now

Your trip will be here before you know it with how fast time's flying by. It doesn't even seem real... after waiting TWO years, we leave in 3 days. How could that be?!!! It's crazy!!!

You plans sound great! You are sooo close! The chocolate sounds great too! By the time you get back I should be around or under 2weeks! This is gonna go soo fast! I hope you have a great trip in case I don't get a chance to chat with you before you leave! This starts my busy season! I coach Cheerleading for 7th and 8th graders this is like my 7th season doing it! And between that and working and kids it gets kinda hectic along with trip planning! I'll try to check back before than but if I don't I just wanted to say have a great time and take many many pics!

Thanks so much! The cheerleading sounds like fun. I hope you have a great time with everything coming up, but find some time to relax too. Thanks again!

I am loving your a week from now posts!! It's so funny because that is EXACTLY how I think too! I am glad your doctor's appt. went well; new doctors can be scary!

You've talked about so many of my favorite things: The Soup, Chocolate Covered Pretzels from Goofy's, Danielle Fishel, and PF Changs!!

I can't wait for more!

Hi! Those are definitely some of my favorite things, too funny that you love them too! Thanks for reading along!

Ooooh Talk Soup! I've seen that before, but YEARS ago. I didn't even realize it was still on. I'll have to catch it sometime....

PF Changs is MUY YUMMY! The lettuce wraps are But, I think they are chicken...not sure if you can get them sans meat....

Thanks so much Brook. It's true about the doctors. It's not like we have the town's trusted family doctor. There are thousands and thousands of doctors around here so it's hard to find one you trust. Thankfully this new one was recommended by my aunt's good friend and she was great!

As you might've known from this past update in my TR, we tried The Mara for the first time this trip and LOVED it!

I'm so glad!!! And I promise to get all caught up today... I miss reading your report! I just haven't had much time, but today I'm getting all caught up

 

[troobabiee7]

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[brookelizabeth]

I'm the same. I will make 839 packing lists, but when it comes down to it, I'm throwing stuff into a bag like a crazy lady at the last minute. I don't enjoy it. It often requires numerous trips up and down the stairs and usually laundry.

I have wanted to explore Fort Wilderness on every trip, but we have yet to do it. I want to walk through the stables and visit the horses! I want to check out their beach (I hear it's also a good spot for Wishes!). I want to rent a golf cart and cruise up and down the loops during the holidays to check out the RV decorations! It looks like such a fun place - I look forward to your adventure there!

 

[troobabiee7]

I'm the same. I will make 839 packing lists, but when it comes down to it, I'm throwing stuff into a bag like a crazy lady at the last minute. I don't enjoy it. It often requires numerous trips up and down the stairs and usually laundry.

I have wanted to explore Fort Wilderness on every trip, but we have yet to do it. I want to walk through the stables and visit the horses! I want to check out their beach (I hear it's also a good spot for Wishes!). I want to rent a golf cart and cruise up and down the loops during the holidays to check out the RV decorations! It looks like such a fun place - I look forward to your adventure there!

At least I'm not the only one! I have so much stuff lying around my room and the rest of the house that I have to pack, yet I'm still lounging around watching TV and listening to music. I figure I still have a day... why rush?

I'll let you know how Fort Wilderness is. It looks like a lot of fun!

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

This Time Next Week: We'll be spending the afternoon at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. We've never been and I really want to check out the trails and all the recreation. It looks fun. Then we'll head back to the condo to hang out in the air-conditioning for a while before going over to the Beach Club. Dinner's at Beaches and Cream since it's become a tradition for us (veggie wrap and ice cream please!). Afterward we'll explore the resort for a while before heading over to the boardwalk for some funnel cake.

Can I just mention how much I hate packing? I just finally made my packing list today and it's so much stuff. My mom packed all of the main toiletries this morning but I usually bring my own stuff. Just looking at the list is exhausting. It's funny how exciting the thought of packing is when you're still a few months away from a trip, but when the time comes to actually pack all you wanna do is lounge around the house Wish me luck with finding a way to fit everything I'll need for a little over 2 weeks in a single bag!

I can't wait to hear how you all like Fort Wilderness! I've never been either and it seems like it could be alot of fun! And yummmm, BEACHES & CREAM!

I couldn't agree more about the packing. You want so bad to be able to get out that suitcase months in advance, but then the trip is finally around the corner and it's like a chore to get all your stuff together! GOOD LUCK!

 

[Sarah84]

OMG Mel 2 days left on your countdown you must be bouncing around with excitement
I can't stand packing either, its so stressful. I try to leave it till about 2 days before we go away as having the cases laying around the house with everything else annoys me as i don't have a spare room to put it all in. I just get so stressed that i'll forget things and what i need to bring clothes & shoes wise plus theres the makeup and to say i'm not a light packer is an understatement. Thankfully we are allowed 2 cases each for our flights to the US but its annoying having too much luggage

 

[troobabiee7]

I can't wait to hear how you all like Fort Wilderness! I've never been either and it seems like it could be alot of fun! And yummmm, BEACHES & CREAM!

I couldn't agree more about the packing. You want so bad to be able to get out that suitcase months in advance, but then the trip is finally around the corner and it's like a chore to get all your stuff together! GOOD LUCK!

Thanks Lauren! Too funny about the packing, I'm dreeaaading it. I told myself I'd pack today so I can just relax tomorrow, but of course that went nowhere. I'll hopefully get a little bit done tonight and then I'll have to finish it tomorrow. Fingers crossed that it's at least semi-fun!

OMG Mel 2 days left on your countdown you must be bouncing around with excitement
I can't stand packing either, its so stressful. I try to leave it till about 2 days before we go away as having the cases laying around the house with everything else annoys me as i don't have a spare room to put it all in. I just get so stressed that i'll forget things and what i need to bring clothes & shoes wise plus theres the makeup and to say i'm not a light packer is an understatement. Thankfully we are allowed 2 cases each for our flights to the US but its annoying having too much luggage

I don't know how you do it with flying! We have a ridiculous amount of stuff to fit in our car so we'd never be able to fly, it's horrible You're trip is right around the corner too.... are you psyched?!!!

 

[troobabiee7]

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[Sarah84]

I don't know how you do it with flying! We have a ridiculous amount of stuff to fit in our car so we'd never be able to fly, it's horrible You're trip is right around the corner too.... are you psyched?!!!

It's awful having limits on your luggage and i hate having to pack most of my makeup in my suitcase as im paranoid about it get broken/lost/stolen but because all the changes regarding what you can take as carry on i have no choice
Im stupidly getting excited now and its still not quite less than a month, im dying for some decent weather aswell if it wasn't such rubbish atm i might not be as bad as i could enjoy some nice summer days here but it's just so miserable. I keep imaging all the things we'll be doing & seeing, i can't believe how quick it's coming around

 

[TrueEeyore]

Hey girl, finally caught up! It's almost time. I'm so looking forward to your report. What day are you coming back on? (I'm too lazy to go back and check lol)

Don't forget to take lots of pics!!

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

Hahaha, that's too cute that yall made signs to hold up for when you pick up Aunt Stacy and Ali at the airport! I bet Ali is going to get a big kick out of that!

You should post pictures of the outfits you have picked out!

 

[dznyfanatic]

Hope you have a wonderful trip Melissa. I can't wait to read all about it!

 

[CanadianWDWfan]

Just popped in to wish you a fabulous trip! Drive safe and have fun!

 

[brookelizabeth]

tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(i plan my outfits too! )

 

[xoktenox]

You're on the road to Orlando right now!!!

You're probably still in Jersey right now but just think, in 24 hrs or so, you'll be in Florida! Have an amazing trip and can't wait for you to get back to hear all about it!!

 

[troobabiee7]

It's awful having limits on your luggage and i hate having to pack most of my makeup in my suitcase as im paranoid about it get broken/lost/stolen but because all the changes regarding what you can take as carry on i have no choice
Im stupidly getting excited now and its still not quite less than a month, im dying for some decent weather aswell if it wasn't such rubbish atm i might not be as bad as i could enjoy some nice summer days here but it's just so miserable. I keep imaging all the things we'll be doing & seeing, i can't believe how quick it's coming around

I can only imagine! It's worth it though, when you get to experience so many amazing things

Hey girl, finally caught up! It's almost time. I'm so looking forward to your report. What day are you coming back on? (I'm too lazy to go back and check lol)

Don't forget to take lots of pics!!

Hey!! How are you?!!! We're coming back on the 16th so a full report will be up then

Hahaha, that's too cute that yall made signs to hold up for when you pick up Aunt Stacy and Ali at the airport! I bet Ali is going to get a big kick out of that!

You should post pictures of the outfits you have picked out!

I can't wait for them to see them!

Hope you have a wonderful trip Melissa. I can't wait to read all about it!

Thank you!!

Just popped in to wish you a fabulous trip! Drive safe and have fun!

Thanks so much!

tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(i plan my outfits too! )

Thanks Brook! I'm glad I'm not the only one

You're on the road to Orlando right now!!!

You're probably still in Jersey right now but just think, in 24 hrs or so, you'll be in Florida! Have an amazing trip and can't wait for you to get back to hear all about it!!

Thanks so much Kristen!!!!!!

 

[troobabiee7]

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[Goofy22]

Melissa,
I hope you and your Family have a Safe and Fun Trip! I'm glad everything checked out well for you at the doctors!