First Resort to the Right & Straight Until Relaxation!1/25&1/26 updts!Final thoughts!

[KGGJT]

Great report. Can't wait to read more.

 

[wdwgirl03]

Geez, you leave in 6 days?! I'm starting to feel like I'm the only one not going on a Christmas trip! Have a great time!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Great report. Can't wait to read more.

Thanks!!! :welcome

Geez, you leave in 6 days?! I'm starting to feel like I'm the only one not going on a Christmas trip! Have a great time!

1 day! This is our first actual holiday trip and I'm super excited!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

My miserable effort to get this TR done before we leave on our next trip has failed, well, miserably!

My progress in getting the 19 million things that I need to get done, done before we leave is actually going rather well! Although right now I should be cleaning and putting up Christmas decoration! There is a small possiblity that I'll get 1 more update in before now and tomorrow morning!

So, without further delay I bring you day 4!


Day 4 dawned early for
'me again!




This time for good reason! I was headed to the spa at the Grand Floridian! Woo hoo!


This was also the day we were changing room and heading on our first off site excursion! So DH was in charge of any last minute packing and calling for bell service to get the luggage for our move!

I got myself ready quickly, reminded DH of what he needed to do and made plans to meet him at MK after my trip to the spa and headed out!




I had an 8:30 appointment for a massage and a facial after! Ahhhhhhh!!!

I love the spa at GF! Mostly because they offer this massage(taken from GF spa brochure!)…

Aurum Manus Massage (80 & 50 minutes) (1st Spa in the U.S. to offer this exclusive service in 2008) Aurum Manus is a revolutionary treatment method based on the use of warmed organic oils and healing semi-precious stone spheres to stimulate vital points and energy meridians on the body. Created by world-renowned massage therapist Ricky Welch, Aurum Manuscan effectively treat tinnitus and migraine headaches, as well as instantly alleviate symptoms of physical and mental stress. This breakthrough therapy is a comprehensive holistic treatment for total physical and mental wellbeing.

This massage is like heaven is massaging your body and taking all the knots, all the stress, all the bad junk out and making you a better, happier version of yourself! It is beyond amazing and worth every penny!

I also got an anti-stress facial! I must admit, this was the second time I’ve had this facial and the 1st time was better! It was still great! But not fabulous!

After my visit to the spa was complete I wandered back to the main building of GF and called DH!

I made my quick monorail trip from GF to MK and as I walked down the ramp I saw DH coming the other direction! Good timing!

We headed into the park and up Main Street! DH, of course, wanted to ride Buzz for like the 19th time!



On our way out I decided to take a picture of DH! DH was giving me a hard time for taking so many pictures and decided to give me something to take a picture of! LOL!!


I told him he's lucky I don't know his FB password because I'd make that his profile pic!!!

After Buzz we decided to head to the other side of the park to take in a few rides we hadn’t done in awhile!

First stop was to get FP for the Jungle Cruise! The return time wasn’t that far off! Maybe an hour or so. SO we decided to the Tiki Room! We haven’t done that since our first family trip in 05!!







DH’s verdict was that it’s still really cheesy! LOL!! I really wish they’d bring back the old version! Zazu and Iago’s business goes under do to the poor economy and the old management buys it back! LOL!! I have fond memories of the original from when I was a kid!!

After Tiki Room we headed over to POTC for another pirate adventure! It was basically a walk on from what I recall!

Then we headed back toward Jungle Cruise! It’s been awhile since we rode JC! We rode it during our KTTK tour in 09 but it’s a KTTK tour ride not the normally kitschy stuff!

We had a great captain! He made me laugh! A few times I was just about the only one that laughed, he seemed appreciate that, although I felt like a giant dork!



















After JC we decided it was time to head out because we needed to get to the Car Care Center to pick up our rental!

We took the monorail to TTC and walked over to where the taxis park! We were quickly off and reached CCC just as quickly! Our luck continued when we got to the Alamo desk! There was no one online and getting the car was easy peasy! I think from the time we boarded the Monorail until the time we got in the car to head back to CR was maybe 25 minutes tops!

So, back to CR we went! DH commented that it felt kinda of funny driving at WDW! We’ve only had a car at WDW once before. That was in 05 when we took the auto train down. We never used the car once we got to WDW! It sat in the parking lot at AK for a week!

Once back at CR we checked in for our new room! I had checked in online for this reservation as well. As you may recall our experience checking into the first room was a little bit of a nightmare! But this was the exact opposite! Quick and easy!! Plus, our room was ready! Yippeeeee!

We headed to Contempo Café to grab some lunch!! DH got soup and something else and I got a flatbread! All of it was pretty good! Nothing spectacular but it did the job and was way better then the meal we had on the first day!

After lunch we headed to our new room! Room 7426!

A few pictures of the room!








(with DH again! Sorry!)


I must say, this was our MK view room and we were on the 4th floor! I was kinda annoyed and kinda disappointed! 4th floor?! I called the front desk and voiced my displeasure but all the upper floors were taken! Boo! 4th floor MK view is basically parking lot and MK view! DH wasn’t impressed and said he like the other view better! Honestly, I think I did too! I guess that’s why I didn’t take any view pictures at that time! LOL!!

We relaxed and napped for a few hours until it was time to head out on our excursion!

DH wanted to leave plenty of time for us to get were we were going!! DH was the driver and the rented GPS was the navigator! I was the tourist! Although, heading west out of WDW there is really nothing to see until you reach Tampa an hour and 15 minutes later!

Yes, we were in Tampa! DH and the GPS took us to the St. Peterburg Times Forum! Why you may ask, for a hockey game!!

A New York Islanders versus the Tampa Bay Devil Rays game! DH is a huge Islanders fan, he has been since he was a kid. So when he found out they were playing in Tampa during our trip he REALLY wanted to go!

He was happy, happy, happy!





I’d give you a play by play of the game but, honestly, I can’t! The Islanders won! In overtime after a goal that was reviewed for 10 minutes by NHL officials at the NHL headquarters in Canada! DH was very happy!!!

We started our trek back to BLT and arrived home to take in a beautiful nighttime view!





Then it was off to bed!!

 

[dismagiclover]

Sounds like a fabulous day! First off the Spa sounds heavenly. Definitely going to have to try it out one of these trips. I agree they should bring back the original Tiki Room. They still have it at Disneyland. Yes it is incredibly cheesy, but that is what makes it charming. Your room looks beautiful, but that is a bummer that you got 4th floor. I don't think the MK view is worth the points. I'd rather have a lake view and take your chances on getting the lake view that when you turn your head becomes a MK view. (I had that view last Jan and it was awesome.) Glad your team won the Hockey Game And most importantly have a great trip!!!!!!

 

[wdwgirl03]

haha, sometimes I laugh on JC and am the only one too. I feel it's sort of necessary. I know if I were a skipper it'd be kind of frustrating if nobody laughed at all no matter how corny the jokes are.

How cool you took your DH to the hockey game!

Have fun on your Christmas trip. I'm still super jealous.

 

[LoveMyTwoPrincesses]

What a fun day! It isn't often in life that you get to go to the spa, MK, and a hockey game in the same day!

 

[manntra]

Oooh that spa trip sounds AMAZING!! I have a hard time getting myself to relax enough for a massage if that even makes sense but this one sounds perfect!!
I always have fun and laugh like a dork on the JC too It is one of those rides that totally reminds me of childhood
Making mental notes for BLT and renting a car....higher room is better and when I want to rent a car I will just ask you I would think it would be weird to drive there too I didn't mind being zoomed around in a taxi but if I was driving then I would really HAVE to pay attention to where I was going But I might want to rent one in October if I go to "the dark side"
Glad you had a great time at the hockey game.... Well we know DH had a great time!! I used to go to the games here....they used to be the minor league (or whatever it is called ) for the Rangers but have now switched to the Senators.

Hope you are all ready to go and hope you can get some sleep tonight before you go! Have a wonderful trip Melissa!!!!

Tracy

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Have a great trip! Will you be live FB'ing?

That massage sounds interesting. I am hoping to try the Mandara spa in May or if we don't fit it in then, Oct.

I'm the same way on JC. How many pictures of animatronic elephants does one girl need?? Apparently quite a few.

Sorry you weren't overly impressed with your MK view. That night pic looks pretty good to me!

You get the good wife award for heading off to a hockey game!

Some people are so passionate about having a car when visiting but I'm one of those who really likes to let Disney do the driving. Perhaps that is b/c I get to do the drinking.

Have a great trip!!!

 

[manntra]

Have a great trip!

Some people are so passionate about having a car when visiting but I'm one of those who really likes to let Disney do the driving. Perhaps that is b/c I get to do the drinking.

Very well said and exactly how I feel

Tracy

 

[MagicShell]

You went to a hockey game. You are a good wife. I hope you all have another great trip.

 

[MEK]

Are you leaving again tomorrow? Already? So jealous - uhm - yes I am!

Loved your last update. I didn't realize you changed rooms and I had no idea you decided to go see a hockey game. That must have been a great treat for your DH.

Sorry you were on the 4th floor. That stinks.

That massage sounds crazy good and with the headache I've had most of the day, it sounds even better.

Have an awesome vacation!!!!!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Sounds like a fabulous day! First off the Spa sounds heavenly. Definitely going to have to try it out one of these trips. I agree they should bring back the original Tiki Room. They still have it at Disneyland. Yes it is incredibly cheesy, but that is what makes it charming. Your room looks beautiful, but that is a bummer that you got 4th floor. I don't think the MK view is worth the points. I'd rather have a lake view and take your chances on getting the lake view that when you turn your head becomes a MK view. (I had that view last Jan and it was awesome.) Glad your team won the Hockey Game And most importantly have a great trip!!!!!!

I like cheesy, charming! It suits me

I sooooooo agree with you on the MK view points! Really, next time I'll be taking my chances! I really liked BLT but that view wasn't all that it's cracked up to be! I think if we were on a higher floor I would have been happier but the rooms right below us were standard view! Really?! DH and I stayed in a theme park view room at Poly on our first trip alone. Yes, the view was a farther distance, but the space in between was the lake, not a parking lot!

haha, sometimes I laugh on JC and am the only one too. I feel it's sort of necessary. I know if I were a skipper it'd be kind of frustrating if nobody laughed at all no matter how corny the jokes are.

How cool you took your DH to the hockey game!

Have fun on your Christmas trip. I'm still super jealous.

, see, I completely agree! It must be terrible to be a captain on a boat full of no fun people!

Aww, thanks! We're very excited!!!

What a fun day! It isn't often in life that you get to go to the spa, MK, and a hockey game in the same day!

You are so right!!!

Oooh that spa trip sounds AMAZING!! I have a hard time getting myself to relax enough for a massage if that even makes sense but this one sounds perfect!!
I always have fun and laugh like a dork on the JC too It is one of those rides that totally reminds me of childhood
Making mental notes for BLT and renting a car....higher room is better and when I want to rent a car I will just ask you I would think it would be weird to drive there too I didn't mind being zoomed around in a taxi but if I was driving then I would really HAVE to pay attention to where I was going But I might want to rent one in October if I go to "the dark side"
Glad you had a great time at the hockey game.... Well we know DH had a great time!! I used to go to the games here....they used to be the minor league (or whatever it is called ) for the Rangers but have now switched to the Senators.

Hope you are all ready to go and hope you can get some sleep tonight before you go! Have a wonderful trip Melissa!!!!

Tracy

I have a really hard time relaxing! Normally when I get a massage I'm not completely relaxed until the end and then I wish I had scheduled a longer one!

I love JC! It's just so Disney to me!

Renting the car was different, I'm still not sure about how I liked it! One of these days soon we're going to have to rent a car! DS wants to go to Harry Potter, DD wants to go Sea World and both of them would love to go to the Titantic Experience exhibit! UGH!

DH definitely had a good time at the game! When we were in college we used to go to a minor league hockey game for the Bruins almost every Friday night during the hockey season because it was like $9 and you could get beer for like $2!


Thank you!!! We're very excited!!! The kids are going to bust! I hope I get some sleep too! I've been up since 4 am!!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Have a great trip! Will you be live FB'ing?

That massage sounds interesting. I am hoping to try the Mandara spa in May or if we don't fit it in then, Oct.

I'm the same way on JC. How many pictures of animatronic elephants does one girl need?? Apparently quite a few.

Sorry you weren't overly impressed with your MK view. That night pic looks pretty good to me!

You get the good wife award for heading off to a hockey game!

Some people are so passionate about having a car when visiting but I'm one of those who really likes to let Disney do the driving. Perhaps that is b/c I get to do the drinking.

Have a great trip!!!

Thank you!! I will be trying to do live fb updates! I actually made a group so the people I want to see the updates will and the ones I don't want to see it won't! A friend or 2 annoyed me last time with "you're there again?" comments! They need to zip it!

We definitely need to get to the spa May!!! I'm sad I'm not going next week!

The view was much better at night! It looked so pretty!

I'm glad DH had a good time at the game! It was fun but not disney!

See, I'm all about avoiding the stress of driving! The drinking part is a plus too

Very well said and exactly how I feel

Tracy

You went to a hockey game. You are a good wife. I hope you all have another great trip.

Thanks!

Are you leaving again tomorrow? Already? So jealous - uhm - yes I am!

Loved your last update. I didn't realize you changed rooms and I had no idea you decided to go see a hockey game. That must have been a great treat for your DH.

Sorry you were on the 4th floor. That stinks.

That message sounds crazy good and with the headache I've had most of the day, it sounds even better.

Have an awesome vacation!!!!!

Indeed we are! If you were on FB you could follow along, just saying

Yea, I almost kinda wish we had stayed in the first room! DH loved the game!

That massage is crazy and it would so help you headache! When I had it done it January my sinuses were bothering me and after the massage it was all better!!! I hope you feel better!

We'll definitely have a great vacation!!! I can't wait!!

 

[jenjolt]

Hope you guys have a great trip!!!!

 

[IheartDDuck]

That spa treatment sounds amazing! I've been to the GF Spa several times, but only for a manicure and a pedicure. I would love to try out a different treatment!

 

[xoktenox]

I've seen a few of your updates on FB, glad you guys are having such a great trip!

Can't wait for the TR and the end of this one!

 

[brookelizabeth]

While I remember seeing this game on your FB update - and thought this then - I'll say it again - you are the best wife ever! Seriously - you left Disney for a hockey game for your DH! Though, you did have the spa that morning, so it kinda evened out, right?

I so want to do the spa sometime while in Disney....and I will someday! I WILL! Your massage sounds wonderfulllllllll.

I laugh on the JC too, and sometimes I'm the only one. And sometimes I laugh so hard I slap my knee or snort.

Ya, I get a lot of weird stares back when I laugh and turn around to look at the other passengers/DH after a funny one.

I've seen some of your live FB updates - loving that!!!!

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Hi everyone! We're back from our trip! It was interesting to say the least! I have a few more updates on this tr to do and then I'll start the next one! I'll be tomorrow with replies and an update!!!

 

[brookelizabeth]

Welcome back!!! I look forward to hearing all about it.

I read your FB post - I hope Ryan feels better soon!