Eat, Run and Celebrate- Day 7- Last Day and New Orleans

[jenseib]

I'm late to the party, but joining in now!

 

[Poolrat]

Wow! Score on the $40 flight to MCO! That's awesome. Sounds like I am NOT the only one who has the sherpa disease when it comes to packing for Disney! Love you ABS brake story. I hear ya on being pre- ABS old.

I was so excited when I saw that price I cold hardly complete the transaction.

Yes I do have the sherpa disease. I am getting better and not bringing home mountains of clothes for those " just in case" times anymore.
Next up is to trim the toiletry bag. I think I can, I think I can.

I was in absolute shock that it actually worked as designed and I avoided a bad situation. Then I realized I stayed calm and that was probably due to TT. I have done that sequence so many time I just expected it to turn out OK.

I'm late to the party, but joining in now!

You are not late- I am just getting on ME.

 

[jenseib]

I also had a good chuckle about you crrying your bags. I have had the same problem too. We always have more thn the amount of hands we have. I really need to work on my packing skills.

 

[Poolrat]

I also had a good chuckle about you crrying your bags. I have had the same problem too. We always have more thn the amount of hands we have. I really need to work on my packing skills.

Being a mom trains you for those moments. You use hands, elbows, toe and you hip to get everything where you need it to be.

I usually politelyy decline help because by the time they ask, I have it positioned so that undoing it will upset the the house of cards I have built.

I guess bringing less might be an option.

 

[Poolrat]

Ok I realize I did not quite get you to ME yet. I left you standing in Greenville on the tarmac.
Sorry for the delay folks we will be underway shortly.



Wheels up right on time. One thing about SW I love is the lack of the aisle blocking drink cart. They come around take your order and then come back with your drink and rarely spill it on you.

Now I did mention it was 10:15 AM right? 2 guys in front of me order drinks with drink tickets. One of them orders Wild Turkey. When our attendant comes back I can smell the liquor and it is burning my nose hairs. Or is the woman 1 row up and across the aisle who is sanitizing everything? The tray, the edges, the seatback , the latch her seatmate- no not really but you get the idea right?

The sanitizer lady has the book "The Help" out so the Flight Attendant and her talk about the book for a while and then the FA talks to the drinking men. She made the comment about the Wild Turkey burning her nose hairs so I wasn’t dreaming. Then they get talking on how she is learning to drink scotch. Mainly because it has less calories than wine.

I do laugh out loud and get in on that conversation.

Wheels touch at 11:22. I actually attempted to write it down as the wheels touched because I can barley read it.

Off the plane from row 5 and my 1 small bag.

A beautiful day

Past the fountain

Past the teaser

Down the escalator

Right to ME

A quick stop to check documents and I am directed to the line.

A few short minutes later

My driver

Maybe another DISer’s luggage?

Kenneth ( Double check name in picture ) was another amazing driver. He had the “Extreme Makeover “ Vibe going on. He did his spiel and then told us to yell “Move that bus” Right when the movie was going to start he raised his hand and did a little motion of throwing pixie dust.
I actually get teary thinking back to that moment.

In the world outside Disney – those moments are rare. Once you land at MCO and get near the ME they start happening one after the other and I guess it gets a little overwhelming at first.

He shouted for the guy in the first row and me in the second to make sure we got the arch shot. He told us “ Upload it to your Facebook and tell everyone you arrived safe and sound".

The Coronado was first and then All Star Sports.

I was second off and since I just had my roller bag and it has my computer I keep it on the bus with me. I made my way to an empty online check in queue.

My CM was older and a little unsure of what she was doing. So I thought. She was searching for my reservation and since this one was under Pat not Patricia it threw her.

Shorty, but not quickly, I am on my way to my room. When I booked I made no requests. I usually request top floor so I reduce the amount of noise from showers, toilets and other people. I have never stayed at ASSp so I hadn’t really thought of buildings. Surf’s Up was preferred and I booked Standard so it was the actual Sports.

No swimming building other than Surf’s Up so I figured Other than football I really didn’t care. I don’t hate football but for some reason it was in my head. No football.

So where is my room ?

I walked out of the main building and hang a left.
I pass this?

I took this with a thought of changing my avatar.

I walk and guess what.

Yup Football building. And First floor to boot. I did not ask her to change my room. I really didn’t care. Let’s go with and see how I like it.

Down the right side of the football, and make a right towards the parking lot. About halfway down…

My card works and I am in and greeted with

It was about noon. I grabbed the bigger new camera while on the bus. I rearranged things, grabbed my ticket, made sure I had my key and walked out.


Where do I head??

 

[disneyfan61]

Wow some people can drink that early huh?? Not me. That is funny how the nose hairs were burning. Must be some strong stuff!!

Sounds like the bus driver was a hoot!! I love it when they get into the act like that.

 

[jenseib]

I hadn't realized the Sports rooms were refrubed that recently. they look very similar to Pop and Movies. Very nice.

 

[jordanyosh]

The new updated rooms look nice. I've not stayed at any of the All Star Resorts myself. I am interested to see how you liked it.

Oh...and it's Saturday......

 

[Poolrat]

Wow some people can drink that early huh?? Not me. That is funny how the nose hairs were burning. Must be some strong stuff!!

Sounds like the bus driver was a hoot!! I love it when they get into the act like that.

I guess I heard the initial order but paid no attention. Then I smelled it and WOW. I am not a 10 AM drinker even if it is 5o'clock somewhere.

I hadn't realized the Sports rooms were refrubed that recently. they look very similar to Pop and Movies. Very nice.

The new updated rooms look nice. I've not stayed at any of the All Star Resorts myself. I am interested to see how you liked it.

It was similar to POP and it was nice.
It really served its purpose and the water noise issue was not really significant.

On the negative side, everytime I turned on the bathroom light it let out this hideous buzzing noise. Between that and the bathroom fan rattling shower time was noisy.
It was fine for just me, but I am looking forward to DVC. I think the deluxe studio wil spoil me for sure since the only other times we stayed deluxe we as a family.

Oh...and it's Saturday......

So much for being on Monday - Tuesday and Wednesday huh?

I heard your plea for Target purchases but I really have several close by so I don't do Target.com often. Maybe I will start. Just to help you out.

 

[jordanyosh]

The deluxe studios ARE nice. After spending years in Deluxe or DVC accommodations, I thought the values would be a disappointment. Wrong.
It's more about being on-property than anything else. That being said, I any DVC room so if anyone's willing to have a sweaty Asian campout on their floor.....just sayin.

Yeah, my roommate and I carpool to work and he usually works much later than I do. I'm "forced" to head to the nearest place that has free wi-fi (Remke in this case) and hangout for an hour or two or four........so the upside of having to wait is a bit of extra time on the DIS.

 

[Poolrat]

The deluxe studios ARE nice. After spending years in Deluxe or DVC accommodations, I thought the values would be a disappointment. Wrong.
It's more about being on-property than anything else. That being said, I any DVC room so if anyone's willing to have a sweaty Asian campout on their floor.....just sayin.

I agree completely. I have stayed at everything but DVC until now. I am missing a few deluxe resorts like the Poly, GF, YC ( done BC). At least for now I am only doing a studio. I hear a one-bedroom really spoils you.

As for Values I really like POP best. Centrally located and for the time being no bus sharing. The building configuartion is a bit better and there is just a different vibe there.

Sports was chosen 1) because if a never done and 2) I got a tip the Sports was the better of the 3 since it was first on and first off in regards to busses. Frequently we had our own bus so it did not matter but the first on and first off made a difference.

Hey I would let you sleep onthe floor but isn't there always at least a pull out? You can have that.

Yeah, my roommate and I carpool to work and he usually works much later than I do. I'm "forced" to head to the nearest place that has free wi-fi (Remke in this case) and hangout for an hour or two or four........so the upside of having to wait is a bit of extra time on the DIS.

What a way to burn extra time. That is also a way to force some down time. Glad you are around to hang out.

 

[PlutosRHM55]

Great start!

I totally understand your situation with the bags. I've had to carry around just as many bags, maybe bigger and it is truly a balancing act. I don't know how it's even humanly possible to maneuver those many bags along trying to do a bunch of other things like you did. That's insane! And when you had to walk to the terminal, yikes, but it did give you a nice workout for your race haha

Can't wait to read more!

 

[jordanyosh]

Pull out couch...hmmmmmmmmm

Pop is my favorite value as well...oh wait, it's the only one I've stayed at.

I can't wait to check out the Art of Animation Resort.....

The 1-bedrooms are NICE.

 

[Poolrat]

Great start!

I totally understand your situation with the bags. I've had to carry around just as many bags, maybe bigger and it is truly a balancing act. I don't know how it's even humanly possible to maneuver those many bags along trying to do a bunch of other things like you did. That's insane! And when you had to walk to the terminal, yikes, but it did give you a nice workout for your race haha

Can't wait to read more!

The walk to the terminal as a surprise, first that there was no shuttle and then that it was not too too far.

All was thinking about while schelpping was how this was going to work when I landed back here and had to be tired and schelp back to the car.

Pull out couch...hmmmmmmmmm

Pop is my favorite value as well...oh wait, it's the only one I've stayed at.

I can't wait to check out the Art of Animation Resort.....

The 1-bedrooms are NICE.

Pop is still your favorite. Trust me.
The AoA will be nice but the powers that be at Disney have caught on and Pop as well as AoA are now higher than All Stars.

I will have to stay there someday , if only for a weekend night or two.



Pull out couch has to be more comfortable than say - the floor in EE.

 

[jillyb]

Hey! That picture looks familiar! Looking forward to hearing all about your most recent trip!

 

[Poolrat]

Hey! That picture looks familiar! Looking forward to hearing all about your most recent trip!

 

[KatMark]

Great update, Pat. We've never experienced ME since we always rent a car.

Isn't it funny that hte ONE section you really didn't want, you end up getting?

Those rooms look a whole lot different than from when we were there in 2000.

 

[Poolrat]

Great update, Pat. We've never experienced ME since we always rent a car.

I like to go immersive when I am Disney. The one time we drove I parked the car until we left. I think when I get a new car ( Hopefully a hybrid ) driving will be a better option so I will have the car and maybe, just maybe I will drive around more.

Isn't it funny that the ONE section you really didn't want, you end up getting?

I thought it was funny. But somehow that seems to happen to me.

Those rooms look a whole lot different than from when we were there in 2000.

The only time we stayed in All star was back in 1998 so I figured it was rehabed due to the flat screen and dresser/ TV stand combo.

 

[Poolrat]

Just to spice things up

Who can tell me where in world you might find this?

You can just shout out- no super secret white needed.

 

[MEK]

At first I thought you were at the Poly, but then I noticed the bridge and the buildings in the background, so me thinks MK. do I need to be more specific than that? Great picture!