Earning My NEW Ears

[risuhill]

So, this is my first travel report, but that's rather understandable since the last time I was at WDW was when I was five. Now, I am thirteen. So here we go...

My family:
Me, a.k.a., Melissa- a thirteen, almost fourteen, year old girl who is obsessed with WDW, Adventure Time, The Office, and Harry Potter. Also known as the vacation planner.

DM, a.k.a., my mom or Marie- my mom who would be almost as happy in NE Wisconsin. She has no idea about anything in Disney, like ADRs or the ME. Also known as the packer.

DF, a.k.a., my dad or Ken- my dad who isn't very excited about this vacation, except for eating in Epcot. Also known as the rollercoaster fan/foodie.

Our family all together:
We live in SE Wisconsin (Fond du Lac). My mom's an accountant. My dad's a music director. I'm a freshman.

Our last vacation to WDW was in 2004, when I was five. So after quite a bit of begging, they agreed that it was time for another one. Last time, we stayed offsite, had a rental car, and went to MK, AK, and Epcot. This time I convinced them to go in a different direction. We'll be staying at ASMu, using Disney transportation, and go to MK, WWoHP, and Epcot. Our trip dates are 8/8/12-8/14/12.

So here's our plan:
8/8:
Sometime in the evening- eat dinner and leave for Madison, WI.
Later in the evening- arrive at the Super 8 and relax and sleep.

8/9:
5 A.M.- wake up and get ready
5:30-6:00 A.M.- arrive at Dane County airport
-go through security
7 A.M.- depart from Madison
9:17 A.M.- arrive in Detroit, Michigan
10:20 A.M.- depart from Detroit
12:54 A.M.- land in Orlando
Sometime after that- take the Magical Express to ASMu
After that- relax, go to the pool(s), DD, and BW.

8/10 (my birthday!):
7:30 A.M.- wake up, get ready, and eat in the food court
8:00 A.M.- get on bus for MK
8:30 A.M.- arrive at MK
9:00 A.M.- rope drop, start riding, shopping, etc.
1:15 P.M.- lunch at Planet Hollywood in DD
2:30 P.M.- head back to MK
5:45 P.M.- go to BW
6:25 P.M.- Kouzzina dinner
7:30 P.M.- go back to MK
10:00-10:30 P.M.- head back to ASMu

8/11:
7:30 A.M.- wake up, get ready, and eat in the food court
8:00 A.M.- get on bus for Epcot
8:30 A.M.- arrive at Epcot
9:00 A.M.- rope drop, start riding, shopping, etc. in Future World
1:10 P.M.- lunch at San Angel Inn
2:10 P.M.- world showcase
6:20 P.M.- dinner at Les Chefs de France
7:20 P.M.- whatever is left of Epcot that we haven't done
8:45-9:00 P.M.- leave park, head to ASMu

8/12:
6:00 A.M.- wake up, get ready, and eat in food court
6:45 A.M.- leave resort via Mears shuttle
7:30 A.M.- arrive at IoA, head to WWoHP, ride, shop
11:00 A.M.- meet my friend, Kevin, at the Hogwarts Express, ride and shop
12:30 P.M.- hopefully eat at the Three Broomsticks
3:00 P.M.- leave WWoHP, take shuttle
4:00 P.M.- relax at ASMu

8/13:
FREE DAY
5:05 P.M.- 'Ohana dinner

8/14:
6:00 A.M.- get ready and eat
7:00 A.M.- take Magical Express to airport
9:55 A.M.- depart from Orlando
12:20 P.M.- arrive in St. Paul, Minnesota
1:15 P.M.- leave Minnesota
2:16 P.M.- arrive in Madison, drive home

These times aren't certain, but... I'll try and update as much as possible. I can't even wait, even though I'll be in Florida tomorrow! : Any comments?

 

[ShortStuff]

Woo hoo!! Have a wonderful time and take a LOT of pictures!!! Maybe next year, you can talk your parents in to staying a week!! :

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!! for a magical adventure!!