jekjones1558
Always happy at Disney
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This very short 4 day solo trip replaces a week-long trip scheduled to take place May 3 - 10 with DH at BWV. He ended up in the hospital but is, thankfully, doing much better. He suggested I go on my own for a few days, so here I am. The older I get the more I believe that some things are just meant to be. Thanks, Tink!
Pixie Dust #1: Delta waved part of the penalties for the cancelled flights and helped me to find a reasonable nonstop with good flight times that would match up with my SSR dates.
PD #2: After several calls to MS I was able to get 4 days in an SSR studio with no moving!
PD #3: Earlier this week the temps in MN were scalding (100°+) to prepare me for my "I'll-never-go-to-WDW-in-summer" trip. I spent those days substitute teaching in an old 4th floor non-air-conditioned classroom with 2 windows that opened 6 inches, "teaching" a really difficult class. After surviving this I knew WDW would be no problem.
PD #4: Weather here has been about 90° and so far no rain! And the breeze has been great!
PD #5: Had a middle seat assigned on the flight (only one available) but when I boarded, the woman and her DD next to me asked if I minded sitting on the aisle!
PD #6: Took DME (have only done this once before). First stop: SSR.
PD #7: No one in check-in line at SSR. Room is ready. Congress Park room as requested! Here is my view, somewhat blocked by trees, but very short walk to DTD:
PD #8: Next morning went to rope drop at EPCOT. Got a spot for the Behind the Seeds tour that I have always wanted to do. From 8:00 to noon I managed to ride Spaceship Earth, Living with the Land, and Soarin' twice, then the tour.
PD #9: Here is the highlight of my trip--I had lunch with bobbiwoz and her DH at Fulton's! We have tried to meet up before and it hasn't worked out. I could have sat and talked with her forever! They were on their way from MCO to Vero and were kind enough to stop to meet up. She (and her DH) are just as fabulous as you would suppose from reading her posts. Hi, Bobbi
. Hope you are loving the beach!
(I am the short Pooh-sized one with the droopy hair!)
PD #10: Decided to rent a car for a couple of days for church and a little shopping. Wow! Is that Alamo shuttle service from the Car Care Center ever a slick deal!
PD #11: Booked the QSDP for the first night to try it out (may use it for big family trip in Oct.) and get refillable mug. It is great for a solo trip because I feel a little uncomfortable eating table service alone. I had 2 dinners and 2 snacks and the mug for $34.99. What a bargain!
PD #12: W of D store exchanged a Mickey mug that I bought last year, no problem. The glaze inside had cracked.
Sorry this got so long--just too much good fortune. I am doing whatever I feel like today whenever I feel like it (a real +++ for a solo trip!) Ain't life grand!
Pixie Dust #1: Delta waved part of the penalties for the cancelled flights and helped me to find a reasonable nonstop with good flight times that would match up with my SSR dates.
PD #2: After several calls to MS I was able to get 4 days in an SSR studio with no moving!
PD #3: Earlier this week the temps in MN were scalding (100°+) to prepare me for my "I'll-never-go-to-WDW-in-summer" trip. I spent those days substitute teaching in an old 4th floor non-air-conditioned classroom with 2 windows that opened 6 inches, "teaching" a really difficult class. After surviving this I knew WDW would be no problem.
PD #4: Weather here has been about 90° and so far no rain! And the breeze has been great!
PD #5: Had a middle seat assigned on the flight (only one available) but when I boarded, the woman and her DD next to me asked if I minded sitting on the aisle!
PD #6: Took DME (have only done this once before). First stop: SSR.
PD #7: No one in check-in line at SSR. Room is ready. Congress Park room as requested! Here is my view, somewhat blocked by trees, but very short walk to DTD:
PD #8: Next morning went to rope drop at EPCOT. Got a spot for the Behind the Seeds tour that I have always wanted to do. From 8:00 to noon I managed to ride Spaceship Earth, Living with the Land, and Soarin' twice, then the tour.
PD #9: Here is the highlight of my trip--I had lunch with bobbiwoz and her DH at Fulton's! We have tried to meet up before and it hasn't worked out. I could have sat and talked with her forever! They were on their way from MCO to Vero and were kind enough to stop to meet up. She (and her DH) are just as fabulous as you would suppose from reading her posts. Hi, Bobbi
. Hope you are loving the beach!
(I am the short Pooh-sized one with the droopy hair!)
PD #10: Decided to rent a car for a couple of days for church and a little shopping. Wow! Is that Alamo shuttle service from the Car Care Center ever a slick deal!
PD #11: Booked the QSDP for the first night to try it out (may use it for big family trip in Oct.) and get refillable mug. It is great for a solo trip because I feel a little uncomfortable eating table service alone. I had 2 dinners and 2 snacks and the mug for $34.99. What a bargain!
PD #12: W of D store exchanged a Mickey mug that I bought last year, no problem. The glaze inside had cracked.
Sorry this got so long--just too much good fortune. I am doing whatever I feel like today whenever I feel like it (a real +++ for a solo trip!) Ain't life grand!
