I Told You Driving Was Bad For Your Health! *2/2* NEW TRIP REPORT LINK P102

[MEK]

Hi Y'All

I'm not from the south, but I loved that saying while we were in HHI.

Welcome to everyone. I will do individual replies once we get home!

We arrived last night to our top secret off site location here in Kissimmee. Our accommodations are actually quite nice considering I paid $72 a night for our room. Actually - its not a room, its a 2 BR condo. Haha! It's huge and fairly convenient to the parks. I hope this ends up being a good alternative to onsite if we ever have to do offsite again.

We did go to Epcot last night. It seriously poured here all late afternoon and evening, but stopped in time for Illuminations.

Our flight ended up circling for an extra hour, so our normal 2 hour flight turned into a 3 hour flight.

Anyho - I'm enjoying coffee right now - not on the verandah, but on this cool little desk in my living room. Hope to drop by from time to time with updates and I'm updating on Facebook!

Have a great Sunday!

 

[afwdwfan]

Only a day late, but I finally saw the new TR link. I hope you have a great time!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

All caught up! Trip seems to be off to a good start but I can hear that ominous music playing.

Glad your WDW trip is off to a good start as well and that you are liking your undisclosed location. Super happy you got to see Illuminations last night. That's my favorite.

Have fun!!

 

[Pinkocto]

2BR for $72 a night, WOW! Hopefully you don't have to stay offsite too often but at least you got a fantastic deal.

Sorry about the prolonged flight and the rain.

Thanks for checking in, hope the weather today is better

 

[saintstickets]

Hi Y'All

I'm not from the south, but I loved that saying while we were in HHI.

Welcome to everyone. I will do individual replies once we get home!

We arrived last night to our top secret off site location here in Kissimmee. Our accommodations are actually quite nice considering I paid $72 a night for our room. Actually - its not a room, its a 2 BR condo. Haha! It's huge and fairly convenient to the parks. I hope this ends up being a good alternative to onsite if we ever have to do offsite again.

We did go to Epcot last night. It seriously poured here all late afternoon and evening, but stopped in time for Illuminations.

Our flight ended up circling for an extra hour, so our normal 2 hour flight turned into a 3 hour flight.

Anyho - I'm enjoying coffee right now - not on the verandah, but on this cool little desk in my living room. Hope to drop by from time to time with updates and I'm updating on Facebook!

Have a great Sunday!

Another MEK TR!! I'm interested in your offsite experience. DD and DSiL just returned from a work seminar for DSiL's work and stayed offsite. They went to DD twice and then to MK on Friday. I guess we've made them onsite resort snobs because they said numerous times they were spoiled with the transportation options staying onsite using our DVC membership!

 

[rentayenta]

On my way to airport. Couldn't figure out why one of my words was censored. Then I went back and read my original and realized I left the f out of shift. So sorry. I will correct as soon as I can.

Thats hilarious!



I'm here. Getting ready to spend the day on the lake. I'll be back to catch up tonight.

 

[Millie12591]

Howdy MEK!! Sounds like you are having a great time, hope the rain let's up soon.

Can't wait to hear more about your adventures!!

 

[jenseib]

Hey!!!! I'm old too!

I hate driving as well. As I have gotten older I just despise it so much. But I think a 10 hour drive would be doable. But not likable.

 

[jash08]

Hi Y'All

I'm not from the south, but I loved that saying while we were in HHI.

Welcome to everyone. I will do individual replies once we get home!

We arrived last night to our top secret off site location here in Kissimmee. Our accommodations are actually quite nice considering I paid $72 a night for our room. Actually - its not a room, its a 2 BR condo. Haha! It's huge and fairly convenient to the parks. I hope this ends up being a good alternative to onsite if we ever have to do offsite again.

We did go to Epcot last night. It seriously poured here all late afternoon and evening, but stopped in time for Illuminations.

Our flight ended up circling for an extra hour, so our normal 2 hour flight turned into a 3 hour flight.

Anyho - I'm enjoying coffee right now - not on the verandah, but on this cool little desk in my living room. Hope to drop by from time to time with updates and I'm updating on Facebook!

Have a great Sunday!

I am here! So excited to see what happens.

Since you like y'all, make sure you add another southern phrase to you vocabulary. When you want to invite someone back, just say y'all come back now, ya hear?

 

[Poolrat]

Finally over here.

Love the intro - you are not old-

You got your "f" in shift back. But still not in the right place to take away your censored status.


Glad the rain has gone away and you are finding off site a good option. Heck the price cant be beat.

 

[Wicket's Mom]

Mom was southern, born in Florida, lived on a farm until she was 14. She always said y'all, Dad would always reply, no y'all here just me.

Great rate on the condo, makes one pause just a little, but gotta stay on Disney property.

 

[jenseib]

Finally over here.

Love the intro - you are not old-

You got your "f" in shift back. But still not in the right place to take away your censored status.


Glad the rain has gone away and you are finding off site a good option. Heck the price cant be beat.

I noticed that too. Also noticed a picture of Denny is the parking lot.

 

[GoofyFan1515]

Saw your link so here signing on before I go back and read!

Page three already and I'm behind from the very start.......

 

[tinacaplan]

Well...I thought I'd be on time! Guess not! I had no idea that your brother had cancelled your trip. And I am so completely intrigued by your secret off site location! And I'm more than a little curious as to how it works out for you guys. It is a tempting way to get back down there and save some serious money. My cousin went down with her fiancee for a conference a few weeks back and they stayed at the Waldorf on property and the deluxe prices make the Waldorf look like a steal. No joke. So, it makes you wonder...especially for those of us who haven't bought DVC yet.

Anyway...HHI really looks gorgeous. What beautiful pictures. What sunsets!

 

[rndmr2]

Yay! your new TR has started! Can't wait to read more about both trips!

Great start to the HHI part, save for the foreshadowing...

 

[eandesmom]

Welcome to another MEK Trip Report. I am trying to start this before I go away, so please know I will respond as soon as I am able.

I am late!!!!!!! Crazy weekend and missed this starting, wah! But I'm here now.

In a weird sort of way I was looking forward to traveling with my "ride buddy" nephews. I tried to figure out where we would stay overnight and what little side trips we might like.

Then there was the question of whether to invite our nephews to go with us. We clearly can't handle all four kids. I mean, we could, but we don't want to. That's a lot. It's not a vacation. And we knew we couldn't invite the older two and not the younger two, so we decided this was going to be strictly a couple's trip.

I feel your pain and truly hope I don't find myself faced with something similar on the nephew side.

Our greeting!



For those of you who don't know, there is actually a gate. You buzz to get in and you give you name. How nice that you get greeted with a big white Mickey glove.

Here's our map. The buildings with the check marks were the ones that had availability. We were basically given our choice.



Just to get your orientation the dark green markings represent the marsh on Broad Creek. Given that information can you guess which building we picked?

17? How cool to get a choice!

I love that you are greeted with the Mickey glove wave, that's awesome!

It was then that he mentioned something to me which was a little concerning, but I basically blew off.

He said….. "I had some heartburn after I carried that luggage up the stairs. I'm fine now. It's gone."

Uhm…OK… I was already on my second glass of wine and when he said it was gone I really didn't give it another thought. Denny has frequent night time heartburn and I know he has GERD which he refuses to take medication for.

I didn't know about the GERD (or forgot) so wow, I can totally understand how both of you downplayed it.

We were all happy with our dinners and you can never go wrong singing Jimmy Buffett while enjoying an adult beverage.

No you can't. 3 of my favorite things right there! Adult beverages, buffet and yummy food. And good company!

 

[SusieBea]

I am IN!

 

[khertz]

I'm in, Mary Ellen!! I am enjoying the HHI updates. What a gorgeous area. Even though I know you had a major bump in the road on that trip, I can still enjoy your updates knowing it all turned out okay in the end!

I hope you are having fun & staying cool in WDW!

 

[wiigirl]

I'm in!

 

[Nermel9]

I'm here, can't wait to read along for another Disney trip! I can't believe I was supposed to go on my first solo trip and possibly meet you this week...oh well, I'm sure we will meet up someday! I'm TRYING to figure out how I can do a solo trip in the Fall, but it's looking more like I'd do it in September, not October, when you will be there. Someday!