lauren_elizabeth
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Did you get the new computer all set up?
I can't wait to read about the trip!
I can't wait to read about the trip!
Lights, Christmas tree's and FAKE snow nowhere else but Disney! New 1.22!
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tinkerbell87512
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I'm so sorry I havent gotten this Tr going yet. My new computer is all set up but I dont have the internet working yet. I wanted to try and wait because it takes forever to do anything on this laptop. It's so SLOW! Anyway I really want to get this tr going so here it goes. It just took me 45 minutes to upload these pics just to give you an idea how slow my lap top really is! So anyway without any more waiting here is my TR!.....Thanks again for reading!
4:00am my alarm went off. Could it be? Finally time for Disney! I had my clothes layed out from the night before and I quickly got washed up and dressed. My mom drove me to the airport and it was pretty un-eventful. I got checked in and made my way through security. Once through security I found my gate and decided to check the Dis and read. Before I knew it we were ready to board. The flight had 66 people on it so it was pretty empty. I took a window seat up by the front of the plane and watched as they loaded the luggage. If you look closely at their cart you can see my hot pink suitcase!
Once the flight crew went through the seatbelt and emergency exit spiel we were cleared for take off. It felt so good to be up in the air knowing I was leaving the freezing cold and heading off to sunny FL (or so I thought more on that around day 4).
Even though the flight was only 3 hours it felt like forever. I just couldnt get in a comfortable position. I was so happy when we landed (15 minutes early at that!)
First sight of Orlando:
Once off the plane I knew exactly where I was heading...the Magical express counter! When I made my way downstairs there was a pretty long line to check in. I was hoping that this wasnt a sign of what the parks were going to be. There were about 8 CM's working the check in desk so the line moved pretty fast. Once I checked in I headed over to the Pop century line which was empty. Meaning I most likely just missed the bus.
I didn't wait long before a CM came over and said "your carriage awaits princess".
Thats when I knew I was "home"! I was lead outside to a ME bus waiting. I hopped on and the bus was empty.
Not for long though the bus was pretty much packed by the time we pulled off 20 minutes after I had first got on. As we pulled out I spotted this really cool Crush ME bus that just pulled in.
Finally I was off to WDW!
The ride was short and with in 30 minutes we were pulling through the WDW gates!
First stop:
Up next Check in and heading off to the parks!
4:00am my alarm went off. Could it be? Finally time for Disney! I had my clothes layed out from the night before and I quickly got washed up and dressed. My mom drove me to the airport and it was pretty un-eventful. I got checked in and made my way through security. Once through security I found my gate and decided to check the Dis and read. Before I knew it we were ready to board. The flight had 66 people on it so it was pretty empty. I took a window seat up by the front of the plane and watched as they loaded the luggage. If you look closely at their cart you can see my hot pink suitcase!
Once the flight crew went through the seatbelt and emergency exit spiel we were cleared for take off. It felt so good to be up in the air knowing I was leaving the freezing cold and heading off to sunny FL (or so I thought more on that around day 4).
Even though the flight was only 3 hours it felt like forever. I just couldnt get in a comfortable position. I was so happy when we landed (15 minutes early at that!)
First sight of Orlando:
Once off the plane I knew exactly where I was heading...the Magical express counter! When I made my way downstairs there was a pretty long line to check in. I was hoping that this wasnt a sign of what the parks were going to be. There were about 8 CM's working the check in desk so the line moved pretty fast. Once I checked in I headed over to the Pop century line which was empty. Meaning I most likely just missed the bus.
I didn't wait long before a CM came over and said "your carriage awaits princess".
Thats when I knew I was "home"! I was lead outside to a ME bus waiting. I hopped on and the bus was empty. Not for long though the bus was pretty much packed by the time we pulled off 20 minutes after I had first got on. As we pulled out I spotted this really cool Crush ME bus that just pulled in.
Finally I was off to WDW!
The ride was short and with in 30 minutes we were pulling through the WDW gates!
First stop:
Up next Check in and heading off to the parks!
tinkerbell87512
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Welcome back!
I'm so happy to hear that your trip was fantastic!
I can't wait to hear all about it.
29 degrees!
Thanks! I'm so sorry I missed u before ur trip. I hope you are having a fantastic time!!!!
Welcome back!
I bet the parks were so pretty all decorated for Christmas!
Can't wait to read the trippie!
Thanks girl! Have a safe trip down tomorrow! Can't wait to read all about ur trip!
Thanks!
Thanks
Welcome back! I can't wait to hear all about it
Thanks!
Thank you!
Welcome home! Can't wait to read all about your trip and see your pictures!
Thanks! Can't believe 2 weeks ago I was at WDW time goes so fast!
Welcome home! I'm glad to hear that MVMCP was awesome and I'm looking forward to reading your TR.
Oh it was really fantastic! you must be getting so excited for your trip!
Yup I saw twilight over the weekend and I agree with you I was disappointed about some of the stuff. haha I have Bella's lullaby as my ringtone on my cell now!
Thanks for the article I will have to check it out!
It's up but no internet yet. For some reason the wireless isnt working so I'm stuck on my laptop.
Hillary12.8.07
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YAY I'm so glad to see you started!!!
lauren_elizabeth
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I was so excited to log on and see that you started the report! YAY!
I spotted your hot pink luggage in that one picture. Right in the middle!
That Crush bus is adorable! Have they started doing that to alot of busses?
I spotted your hot pink luggage in that one picture. Right in the middle!
That Crush bus is adorable! Have they started doing that to alot of busses?
Jennifer48
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Yay so glad you've started! I can't wait for my trip in just 2 days! 
DisneyFreak06
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Great start! I love how sunny it looked when you landed. I hope it was sunny and nice for most of your trip and not too bad. I hear that it's been chilly for Florida lately.
Yay for the ringtone! That's so much fun! I have Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cindi Lauper, I can't seem to find anything else that really suits me.
Yay for the ringtone! That's so much fun! I have Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cindi Lauper, I can't seem to find anything else that really suits me.
princesslily
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keep it coming
pamouselover
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Hi!
OMG I love that crush ME bus.
OMG I love that crush ME bus.
tinkerbell87512
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So I had arrived at Pop Century and made my way into the lobby to check in. There was no line and the girl at the desk was very sweet and helpful. She said my room was ready and I was excited to check it out. I was really bummed that my room ended up being in the 90's section (the furthest building out). I usually always request the 50's section because being a solo traveler I don't want to be very far from the main building. I decided not to ask for another room and I that I would just be extra careful at night walking back. Sadly even at Disney you have to be very careful. Anyway the girl at the desk handed me my check in packet and a map showing me the quickest way to my room. I decided to head out the long way and enjoy the resort for a little bit. But one thing I did notice was the Pop didn't have their Christmas tree up yet. I was really hoping to see a lot of decorations at the resorts and parks. But I wasn't too upset since I knew from reading on here that everything was pretty much pushed back till after Thanksgiving. So anyway I headed out from the main lobby in search of my room...
Walking toward the 70's buildings:
This is the 80's/90's computer pool with the 80's building in the background.
Finally the 90's computer building!
My room was on the 4th floor so I made my way up to find my room!
Here is a picture of the computer up close.
I found my room and noticed it had a great view of the pool and 80's buildings.
After dropping some stuff off in the room I was ready to head out to the parks. I made my way back down stairs toward the bus stop taking the short cut and cutting through the parking lot. I decided to head to the Magic Kingdom because nothing says "your at WDW" like the MK.
Luckly I didn't wait very long for a bus and I was at the MK in about 20 minutes. First stop was heading to the guest service desk to change over my old annual pass for my new one and pick up my MVMCP ticket. While the CM was printing my tickets I could hear the Christmas music coming from the park and I was so excited to finally be there. I couldn't believe that less than 12 hours ago I was at home and now I was at the most magical place on earth. The CM handed me my tickets and I couldnt wait any longer off to the gates I went!
Infront of the Train station was beautiful. All decked out with holiday flowers and like I said they had the Christmas music playing. I headed under the decorated archway and I was finally in the park!
The park was so beautiful all decorated. I've seen so many pictures of it but it's so different to be there and actually experience it.
I noticed over by the emporium that the mayor and someother town folk were out and I decided to go see them.
By the time I got over there the Mayor and his friends were saying goodbye.
I headed into the Emporium to pick up the 2009 park calendar (I have one for 2008 and love it! Would have to say that the best souviner, its a little bit of Disney everyday!) After getting my calendar I headed back out to main st. to find a band marching down the street.
These guys were great! I had never seen them before and I was glad to see them!
I continued down Main St. enjoying the music and decorations just in awe of the magic. I couldn't wait to see the castle and street all light up!
Down at the hub I noticed the horse transportation was out. I just love this picture with the castle in the background.
Even the trolley was decorated.
At this point my stomach started to grumble and it was time to find somewhere to grab some lunch!
Stay tuned...
Walking toward the 70's buildings:
This is the 80's/90's computer pool with the 80's building in the background.
Finally the 90's computer building!
My room was on the 4th floor so I made my way up to find my room!
Here is a picture of the computer up close.
I found my room and noticed it had a great view of the pool and 80's buildings.
After dropping some stuff off in the room I was ready to head out to the parks. I made my way back down stairs toward the bus stop taking the short cut and cutting through the parking lot. I decided to head to the Magic Kingdom because nothing says "your at WDW" like the MK.
Luckly I didn't wait very long for a bus and I was at the MK in about 20 minutes. First stop was heading to the guest service desk to change over my old annual pass for my new one and pick up my MVMCP ticket. While the CM was printing my tickets I could hear the Christmas music coming from the park and I was so excited to finally be there. I couldn't believe that less than 12 hours ago I was at home and now I was at the most magical place on earth. The CM handed me my tickets and I couldnt wait any longer off to the gates I went!
Infront of the Train station was beautiful. All decked out with holiday flowers and like I said they had the Christmas music playing. I headed under the decorated archway and I was finally in the park!
The park was so beautiful all decorated. I've seen so many pictures of it but it's so different to be there and actually experience it.
I noticed over by the emporium that the mayor and someother town folk were out and I decided to go see them.
By the time I got over there the Mayor and his friends were saying goodbye.
I headed into the Emporium to pick up the 2009 park calendar (I have one for 2008 and love it! Would have to say that the best souviner, its a little bit of Disney everyday!) After getting my calendar I headed back out to main st. to find a band marching down the street.
These guys were great! I had never seen them before and I was glad to see them!
I continued down Main St. enjoying the music and decorations just in awe of the magic. I couldn't wait to see the castle and street all light up!
Down at the hub I noticed the horse transportation was out. I just love this picture with the castle in the background.
Even the trolley was decorated.
At this point my stomach started to grumble and it was time to find somewhere to grab some lunch!
Stay tuned...
tinkerbell87512
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I'm excited too!
I get to relive my trip all over! I was so excited to log on and see that you started the report! YAY!
I spotted your hot pink luggage in that one picture. Right in the middle!
That Crush bus is adorable! Have they started doing that to alot of busses?
I thought that bus was so cute too! That's the only one that I saw as crush. But on one of my past trips I saw one with an Expediton Everest design.
Ohh I am so excited you started your TR! That is so cute how the CM told you your carriage awaits. Gotta love Disney!
I thought it was so cute!
Yay so glad you've started! I can't wait for my trip in just 2 days!
Hope you have a great time!!! I'll be checking into your TR!!!
The weather wasn't too bad. It only rained once for like 10 minutes. The first three days were great just like summer. Saturday even had a record of 89! Then on sunday a cold snap came and it was so cold!
Ohhh you have a cute ringtone too!!! How fun!
keep it coming
New update just posted!
Hi!
OMG I love that crush ME bus.
Me too! I just love crush. Duuuuuuuude!!!!
2xcited2sleep
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You're off to a great start! I love seeing the park decorations!!
tinkerbell87512
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Hi everyone! I have some exciting news...I got a promotion at work! I'm very excited and kind of suprised actually. But thats not all the good news I have...
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...Things seem to be falling into place and the buy 4 get 3 deal is just too good to pass up so I booked a 22nd birthday trip for May! I got the b4g3 package but to get the free part it has to be a ticket package. So since I have an AP I got a 1 day ticket that I will save for later and hopefully upgrade. I also decided on the quick service dining plan which will be new for me. I think I will come out even (money wise) on the dining plan but I like the idea of pre-paying my meals. The dates are May 11-18 and my birthday is on the 12th. I'm really excited to start planning this trip! Hopefully the flight prices will be reasonable when it comes time to book. Anyway I just thought I would share with you all since you could all share in my excitement!!!
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...Things seem to be falling into place and the buy 4 get 3 deal is just too good to pass up so I booked a 22nd birthday trip for May! I got the b4g3 package but to get the free part it has to be a ticket package. So since I have an AP I got a 1 day ticket that I will save for later and hopefully upgrade. I also decided on the quick service dining plan which will be new for me. I think I will come out even (money wise) on the dining plan but I like the idea of pre-paying my meals. The dates are May 11-18 and my birthday is on the 12th. I'm really excited to start planning this trip! Hopefully the flight prices will be reasonable when it comes time to book. Anyway I just thought I would share with you all since you could all share in my excitement!!!
2xcited2sleep
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SO excited for you! Congratulations on the promotion AND the upcoming Disney trip! WAHOO!!
Lifelong_Dreamer
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Congrats on the promotion!
Our trips will overlap! Maybe we will run into each other.
Our trips will overlap! Maybe we will run into each other.
tinkerbell87512
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You're off to a great start! I love seeing the park decorations!!
Thanks! The decorations were just beautiful. But even more spectacular at night!
Me too! I wish I was back there!
SO excited for you! Congratulations on the promotion AND the upcoming Disney trip! WAHOO!!
Thanks so much! I'm so excited too! About the job promotion AND the Disney trip!
Yup more reports! Im going to start a PTR when I'm done with this TR so be on the look out!
Congrats on the promotion!
Our trips will overlap! Maybe we will run into each other.
Oh yay! Hopefully we will cross paths at some point Lessa!!!
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