Last full day
11/14/11
My internal clock woke me up and I decided to go ahead and get ready for the day and kind of pack everything up since we were leaving the next day. As you can guess--he was still sleeping. We didn't have to be anywhere until Via Napoli at 11:30. He finally got up, we got our stuff together and were on our way to Epcot. Since I had got my Premier Passport he was saying how he wanted one. He was on a 7 day park hopper and I told him if he felt froggy--then leap, lol. (get it hopper-leap
) Do I really think he had the excess $$ to spend on it--no--but does it take a ton of $$ stress off of me for 2012 tickets... yes! So we stopped by guest services to get his shiny new card, did a swing through the Land to get a FP for Soarin and worked our way to Italy. We checked in and one of the servers came over to us and asked where we got our buttons because they weren't made anymore. I told her we got them in May at Kidani when we heard they were going to be gone. Lots of people asked us this during the trip--gotta be prepared!! Via Napoli is always very yummy!! I'm glad
Disneyland has Naples which is a sister restaurant to it!! I can't wait!! So we left there and did Soarin, Living with the Land and Figment. We still were undecided on food for that night since we canceled Ohana. We were supposed to eat Sci Fi the next day, but I thought it would be more convenient to eat there tonight while we were there for the lights. I called and made it happen while he was looking at pins, lol. We picked up a couple.
Next we were off to Animal Kingdom. Another loop around to our favorites before we left
We stayed close this time!! We made our way back to OKW. Dinner wasn't till way later, but we were a little hungry so we split chicken tenders and fries from Goods to Go. They were pretty good
We took a cat nap, got up and changed and were off to Hollywood Studios! As we were getting off the bus we saw Amber and her new DH running full speed toward they're bus--ears and all!! We went straight for the lights and I just stood there. I didn't want to go. I didn't want to leave--I just wanted to stay and watch. He finally nudged me along so we could go eat. Luckily SciFi is just around the corner--we could come back!!! This was his pick--not mine. It was OKAY, not great, not really good--Meh at best. I don't like to sit in the cars, and the Flying Saucer tables in the back are small and uncomfy. I just wanted to go--but luckily it was meh for him too and we don't have to come back for a while
He thought we were leaving for the night and I turned the corner again--I didn't want to leave the lights. I started to tear up because we were just going back to the room and I knew it was almost over. We left and we went back to finish packing. I did a load of laundry, took a basin therapy scented bath, then passed out on the couch again. I stayed on the couch because he was getting really sick at this point. Hacking, coughing, choking, sniffling---gross
I can't sleep around that so I stayed on my couch and set my phone alarm. I decided I reallllllllllly wanted Nine Dragons for lunch, so we would do that! I made a ressie on my phone and went to sleep.
..................................and the LAST DAY
I woke up first. He sounded awful. I had a little sore throat so I had some tea, but knew I had to get things done. I got ready, called the bellhop to come get my bags--told him how many--okay. We had 2 Large Suitcases, 2 Carry On Suitcases, a reuseable bag that had snacks in it, and a Vera Duffle. Somehow I got stuck with both carry ons and the 2 bags---he only took the 2 big ones and asked if I was going to follow him
What in the world?? I called bell services because I didn't want to carry this stuff!!! I was mad and at this point I figured--oh well--what are you gonna do?? I reflected it in his tip because he only took 2 bags--lazy. I checked our checked luggage and got our boarding passes. I got back to the room and he was getting ready. We were off to Epcot!! We got there, and he was just sick
Nine Dragons didn't open until 12 and he thought we were pushing it and needed to find something else. I wanted Chinese soooooooooooo bad. I shut my mouth and suggested Coral Reef.... too heavy. Mama, 50s..... No. Earl of Sandwich.... maybe. He says....... I want Liberty Tree
So I try to call and find a ressie... nothing. He still wants to try. We hop the monorail, get to the MK, and I practically run to LTT---Booked solid until 2:30pm.
I felt defeated. He was hungry, we had to be back for the ME bus at 2. Columbia Harbour House... no. The Plaza?? We've never been there. He says yes--I'm just like whatever. I didn't really want a sandwich. We walked up. I had my head hung and asked if they were taking walkups. She said sure follow me! We got right in!!
We ordered and were taking in all the little details of the place. A parade was just finishing and you could see it out the window. There was a precious little girl sitting a few tables away and she was just too cute!! So in walks an actress/CM (I think it was the Mayor's Wife or something) and names the little girl the Junior Mayor of the Day!!! It was so sweet to watch, and it was such a big deal--I never knew about any of that!! Of course I recognized the actress/CM right away!! She was the "Mother In Law" from the Bridal Showcase and Vera Tidy from Cassie's wedding!! She spent a lot of time in the Alfred Angelo fittings at the Showcase and was around when I was trying on gowns for quite a while. So DH and I are waiting on our food and after she was done, she came right over to our table--in character. We didn't have reseravations here and didn't tell them a celebration, and I had packed our buttons in our checked luggage---we looked just like a regular couple in for lunch and never let on anything more.
So she comes up to us.... Talking in her character voice....
Ohhhhh I bet you two are honeymooners!!!
---I smiled. DH is caught off guard.
Ohhhhh and I bet you got married here and everything!!
---DH looks puzzled and I say yes we did! (at this point i realize she remembers me from the fitting)
I can just picture you in your dress, I'm having such a vision of it--all the sparkle!! I bet it was fabulous!!!
---I start to giggle and tell her that it was a great day and DH is looking at her like she's nuts
She goes on about wedding stuff for a minute and wishes us well after announcing to the room that we just got married. It was sweet and I just can't believe she would remember me from March!! I had to explain the whole thing to DH and he said that it was pretty bold to come up, assume a couple just got married and that they had a Disney wedding, lol. I explained that she was around my fitting for a longgggggggggg time and we had chatted quite a bit. It was fun.
So we ate. It was good--I'd go back--but I didn't really want a sandwich, lol. I still wanted rice. We ran through the MK shops again, but it wasn't anywhere near time to go back to OKW--what to do. He suggested to go to Downtown Disney for a bit since we'd be close. So we walked over to the CR, hopped the bus and went to DD. I told him we needed to leave by 1:10 because the bus would leave at 1:55 and we needed to get our stuff from Bell Services. We walked around, looked at pins, and got a snack at Goofy's. He said the boat would take too long in the day time and we should take the bus since it's so close. We went over to the bus at the Marketplace at 1:00pm... early. The bus came at 1:20... why was it soooooooooooo long?? Oh well, we were on our way. Next stop, Pleasure Island/Westside.
ECV load. Bus Driver Change--Bus Driver Change Issue--Finally at 1:45 we are on our way. I give DH a couple dollars for Bell Services and get my ME info out and ready so we can just hop on. Next Stop-- Typhoon Lagoon
This is a nightmare. We got to the bus stop at 1pm!!! So I'm in panic mode. I call the number on ME and freak about what's going on. They said if we miss the bus to have OKW Concierge call and try to get us on the next one. We finally get to our OKW bus stop at 2:05, he gets the luggage, no ME bus to be found
I go in and explain what happened--they said the next bus is full. I tear up, but asked what our options were and they said they would call a cab. I asked what the average fare would be and they said, "no worries--we'll give you a voucher!" DH comes in the lobby with all 6 bags and is like, what is going on?? I said, "we're getting a cab." He not so quietly says, "how much is that going to (insert word of choice here) cost?" I say that we're getting a voucher and he looked embarrassed and said thank you
Temper Temper!! I thanked them and apologized that it took us so long to get back and next time we would take the boat!!
They sent us another crazy cab driver. We got to the airport and gave our voucher and gave him a tip and we were off to security!! Security was a breeze for us. Not so much for the 90 year old woman who refused to take off her shoes in front of us. We got to the gate and settled in. When we were finding our seats, I noticed that they changed mine. I always have an aisle seat because I get claustrophobic. I was in the window and he was in the middle. I had a panic attack and couldn't breathe. I was mad and will make sure this never happens again. It was 100% full and I didn't want to make a scene, but I had packed my meds and felt like I couldn't get relief. He hacked like he had the swine flu the whole time and it was nasty. I had never been so happy to get off a plane in my life. MIL was supposed to pick us up, but the brother came instead. She hasn't contacted me since and has had very little contact with him. Is this a blessing, or some kind of calm before the storm
Doggy was sooooooooooo happy to see us!! I told him I wasn't cooking and we were getting Chinese. I still was craving from lunch!! We caught up on a little DVR and the rest is history!!!!!!! The suitcases are still in the hallway--still packed--in case you wanted to know
Well that's it!! I still owe you pictures now that the rest is finished!! Never a dull moment with us!! I can't wait till our REAL Honeymoon!! Thanks for reading along everyone!!!
IT WAS COLD. They even served hot cocoa at our dessert party when that wasn't even on the menu! 
How special was it that the CM gave you the passes for the Magical Moments viewing for Illuminations 
Lol, even the CL CMs said they know it can be hit or miss!! We'll still go back, but I think I'm going to change my May ressie to California Grill since there's rumor of a refurb. Just wait till you get to page 12 with the March TR 
I think if I only ate the meat at Ohana I'd be mad... but I love all the other goodies the most. Plus they make me the best hot fudge brownie since I can't have the bread pudding that has coconut 
Win!! They said they would text when it was done which should be shortly since it was almost 4. We didn't have anywhere to be until Shula's at 7pm--but we definately wanted to change and freshen up. We went over to the bar which was infested with bees. DH had a beer, I had nachos and a sprite. I wasn't hungry, but when I see nachos anywhere, I suddenly get the urge to order them, lol.
You absolutely sure no SOLO trip for your birthday....back to the teens. Imagine my surprise when I saw an update....I am NEVER gonna catch-up 
