EvilQueen's 2009 Birthday Trip

[I<3EvilQueen]

As I know I didn't do a Trip Report for various reasons when I was last down in the World in Sept, I wanted to say that I am planning on doing one for my trip down this weekend.

The Plan:
Leaving after work on Wednesday the 11th, a Three night Cruise on the Wonder (as my friends are taking me on if for my birthday). On the 15th (my actual birthday) we will be at the Magic Kindom, then a surprise dinner somewhere on property, followed up by Mickey's Not So Scary Christmas Party that evening.

So everyone pray my new camera works and that I get some great shots.

 

[OrlandoMike]

Gotta love Birthday trips!

followed up by Mickey's Not So Scary Christmas Party that evening.

Is that a new event?

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

Gotta love Birthday trips!




Is that a new event?

Only in my head. That is what we call every special party

Mickey's Not So Scary Pirate and Princess Party
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Mickey's Not So Scary Christmas Party

Yeah we are dorks

 

[Hydani]

Ou, sounds like a fun trip
Have a great time on the Wonder and at the World. Don't forget to give a big hello to Mickey for us

 

[ConcKahuna]

One night several years ago, a bunch of co-workers were going to MNSSHP. The few of us who had to work were cheered up when our manager Stephen pulled out his George Foreman grill and we had a cookout in the office.

It was called "Stephen's Not So Bitter Halloween Party".

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

One night several years ago, a bunch of co-workers were going to MNSSHP. The few of us who had to work were cheered up when our manager Stephen pulled out his George Foreman grill and we had a cookout in the office.

It was called "Stephen's Not So Bitter Halloween Party".

You used a George Foreman grill in a DELUXE RESORT???!!!

 

[OrlandoMike]

You used a George Foreman grill in a DELUXE RESORT???!!!

I think they put things on the door too!

 

[ConcKahuna]

You used a George Foreman grill in a DELUXE RESORT???!!!

Well, I was actually at the campground at the time so it kinda fit the theme

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Well, I was actually at the campground at the time so it kinda fit the theme

OK, that's better. Thank you for clarifying!

Are there doors at the campground?

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

Got back around midnight last night and I will download my pics and start my Trip Report tonight.

 

[OrlandoMike]

Hope you had a great time!

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

Hope you had a great time!

I did

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

Day Zero: Travel Day

We left Atlanta about 7pm and headed on our way to Orlando. We of course stopped along the way at Waffle House, and go into the Orlando area about 1am and checked into our room at La Quinta out near the airport.

This place was horrible. The bathroom and tub were gross, the room door looked like it was hung wrong (crooked), and next to the laundry room.

And the next morning we found out we were even next to the laundry room and there was some loud groaning and yelling going on in the room. I looked out and saw a woman who seemed mentally disturbed out there, "talking" to herself.

The hotel didn't even have their breakfast out as promised. We got outta there as soon as possible and headed to the port.

Next Up: Day One Port and First night of the Cruise.

 

[mikelan6]

I love these reports

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

Ok I was trying to post an update and photos, but I seem to be having issues. What site do you guys use to host your photos?

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

Day Zero: Travel Day

We left Atlanta about 7pm and headed on our way to Orlando. We of course stopped along the way at Waffle House, and go into the Orlando area about 1am and checked into our room at La Quinta out near the airport.

This place was horrible. The bathroom and tub were gross, the room door looked like it was hung wrong (crooked), and next to the laundry room.

And the next morning we found out we were even next to the laundry room and there was some loud groaning and yelling going on in the room. I looked out and saw a woman who seemed mentally disturbed out there, "talking" to herself.

The hotel didn't even have their breakfast out as promised. We got outta there as soon as possible and headed to the port.

Next Up: Day One Port and First night of the Cruise.

Ugh. What a horrible place. Thanks for the warning!!! Hope the rest of your holiday was great!

Just now seeing this, so excuse my tardiness in wishing you a Happy Birthday!!! Hope your upcoming year is wonderful.

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

Day Number One


After leaving the Hotel Orlando-horror with the weirdness growing at the bottom of the tub (I had to put a towel down in the tub to take a shower).


We were off to the port and got there about eleven. I was so excited when we saw the ship as I was going to finally use my passport

I don't like my holidays to mingle but I wasn't going to be able to avoid it this trip. As Christmas was in full bloom at everything Disney

My friend Roy and I got our picture with Dock Walker Minnie and then shortly we were on the ship shortly after noon.

And here is Brian the other co-star on this vacation

We ate at Beach Blanket Buffet for lunch, but the weather was so windy and cold we didn't enjoy it all that much. Brian and Roy gave me a quick tour and I had to stop to get a pic and show my Trek Geekiness...

Then it was off to find our stateroom, and we were pleasantly surprised to find out we were upgraded to a room with a veranda.


We unpacked and went to a DVC gathering, it was very boring. Then it was off to dress for the shows and for dinner.


The Golden Mickeys "....are TONIGHT", as Rona Rivers loved to say.

After the Golden Mickeys (which I LOVED btw), it was time for our dinner seating and Animator's Palate was first up in our rotation.


Our Waiter was Kalou (from France) and our Assistant Waiter was Tricia (from Trinidad and Tobago).


I had the following:
"Mulan" Chilled Gazpacho
Penne Pasta: In Parmesan Cream, topped with Turkey Breast and Prosciutto
Cranberry and Orange Cheesecake

We were seated with a trio from the UK. A DVC member named Gemma and her Mum and Dah.


The seas were very rough this night, but at least I didn't get sick (just a little woozy).

 

[Tony-NJ]

So sorry about the hotel - yuck!

Can't wait to hear more abouty the cruise! Day 1 sounds great so far!

 

[MAF]

You're so cute. Can't wait to hear what comes next!

 

[I<3EvilQueen]

Day Two

When we woke up we were pulling into Nassau.

These were the views from our veranda. I was loving how blue the water was, it was never this blue at the beaches of South Carolina.

We had breakfast at Parrot Cay and then headed down to the Lounge to check in for our Sea and See excursion. We (at least Brian and I) were excited to find out that we were in the Pocahontas group, and so I had to get a picture of the Pocahontas Paddle of Power.

We walked into the port:

And boarded this:

The boat took out pass Paradise Island where the tour guide kept pointing out the houses of Oprah, Tom Cruise, and Nicolas Cage. At least he could have been telling the truth...Yah Mon. (He keep saying "Yah Mon" all the time.)

When we got out to the Marine National Park we boarded a glass walled Sub to look at the coral and fish life in the area.

It was very fun, after the Sea portion we boated back to the port and after some confusion we boarded a bus for the "See" portion of the tour. We were driven around the tourist area of the city and saw the Government House, The Governor General's House, Fort Fincastle, and got stuck in traffic due to the funeral of the Governor General's wife.

Because we were stuck in traffic the tour guide had to repeat the few facts about the Bahamas that he had. So we learned about the economy of the country about ten times. After the "see" portion of the tour we headed to the straw market where I had fun barganing for a $2 shot glass and coffee mug My take on Nassau would be that if haven't been there before that you should go explore it, and I think next time we will head over to Atlantis, otherwise I would just recogmend that you make Nassau a ship day.

We headed back to the ship for lunch and to swim in the pool for awhile. Then it was time to get dressed for the show and dinner.

The show was:

The show was just ok. The songs were strange but the tech and the special effects were great.

Dinner was at Parrot Cay and I had the following to eat:
Baked Crab Dip Martinque
Cold Cream of Mango and Papaya Soup (which was really good)
Mixed Grill - grilled beef tenderloin, lamb chop, bacon-wrapped sausage and jumbo shrimp with a cabernet mushroom sauce
For Dessert: at selection of the offerings

And then the wait staff brought out this:

The cake wasn't that great but the chocolate ship was really good. Then it was off to the top decks for the:

And the most exciting was fireworks at sea

It was funny that as we were out on our veranda that night that we noticed how slow the ship was moving (as Castaway Cay isn't that far from Nassau).

Edit: We also went to the movie theatre on the ship and saw "A Christmas Carol" and I really liked it, it was probably the best version (and creepiest) I have ever seen.