Matt's 18th Birthday trip - Now Live

[strawberry blonde]

Glad you got there safely and immigration wasn't too bad. Really enjoying Matts blog. Looking forward to more

 

[crabbie1]

glad you all arrived safely.I am replying on matts blog so sorry if I look ignorant but am reading what you are all up to

 

[wayneg]

We prefer a quiet pool near the laundry and ice. Do you think Millers Road will fit the bill for us?

Enjoy!!

Gaz

We have stayed on Millers rd last 2 years and will try get there again this year, we like the pool and being last stop out of the resort but we also liked block 55 at South point with water view. Don't think we really mind where we are just as long as its not a ground floor room, we prefer higher.

Karen went to sleep really early last night at 9:15(snoring by 9:16) expected her up early, myself and Matt stayed awake til 10:30 but it was me who had a restless night, Karen slept thru to a text message arriving at 6:23am.
A few pics from yesterday.
Meal & afternoon tea on plane, enjoyed both, salmon starter was delicious.

Our room at Fairfield Inn for 3 nights, really comfy bed and even better pillows.

Meals at Logans Roadhouse, ejnoyed previous visits but last night food was exceptional, really tasty, great service and a 20% discount they emailed me brought bill down to $44.05 plus $10 tip, included 3 sodas.

No way could I eat all this, pulled pork, ribs & chicken.

Getting ready for Universal Studios now, lunch at sweet tomatoes, Florida Mall to buy Matt's new iPad, possibly Seaworld this evening to see fireworks( try get reserved seating for AP holders)

 

[jtlover]

Have fun your trip report will help me get through 43 days until I am there

 

[wen-tom]

just joining in to enjoy the fun.. only 45 days until its my turn

 

[Goofy Gaz]

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Originally Posted by Goofy Gaz

We prefer a quiet pool near the laundry and ice. Do you think Millers Road will fit the bill for us?

Enjoy!!

Gaz

We have stayed on Millers rd last 2 years and will try get there again this year, we like the pool and being last stop out of the resort but we also liked block 55 at South point with water view. Don't think we really mind where we are just as long as its not a ground floor room, we prefer higher.

Karen went to sleep really early last night at 9:15(snoring by 9:16 ) expected her up early, myself and Matt stayed awake til 10:30 but it was me who had a restless night, Karen slept thru to a text message arriving at 6:23am.
A few pics from yesterday.
Meal & afternoon tea on plane, enjoyed both, salmon starter was delicious.
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Our room at Fairfield Inn for 3 nights, really comfy bed and even better pillows.

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Meals at Logans Roadhouse, ejnoyed previous visits but last night food was exceptional, really tasty, great service and a 20% discount they emailed me brought bill down to $44.05 plus $10 tip, included 3 sodas.

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No way could I eat all this, pulled pork, ribs & chicken.
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Getting ready for Universal Studios now, lunch at sweet tomatoes, Florida Mall to buy Matt's new iPad, possibly Seaworld this evening to see fireworks( try get reserved seating for AP holders)

Thanks for taking time out to reply Wayne.
Block 55 looks good with water view so will be first choice with Millers Road next.
Great pics as normal, keep em coming! Excitement building for us now and reading your report and Matts blog making us more excited!!

Gaz



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[disneyholic family]

great food porn Wayne!!!! mmmmmmmm!!

the airplane food looks really good!

i can't believe the immigration guy said that about not checking yes - what a bonehead!!!

by the way, DD made it to Newark....she's now on her way to minneapolis and then on to alaska!!

the airport here was insane last night, as you can imagine (assuming you're following the news)....security took even longer than normal....but she made it through..

she said the flight over the atlantic was fantastic - no turbulence at all!!

the only glitch so far was TSA in newark wouldn't let DSIL's medical bag through - he made them go back to delta to get an authorization.
Delta gave it to them no problem, so they eventually made it through security with DSIL's bag.....it's almost twice the height of a permitted bag, but he has to have it, so the TSA guy should have known that it's permitted - DD even had the print out from TSA showing that the bag is permitted...we never had a problem with it in the USA last year....i guess this TSA guy doesn't know the rules......but fortunately it worked out!!

a good thing to know - Delta has a 30 day membership in their sky club lounge for $90 - and it includes two guests.
Since DD had to spend 5 hours in newark and then another 5 hours in minneapolis, i told her to buy the membership.
She'll also be able to use it for alaska airlines and also for delta in orlando...
so it's really worth it in my opinion!

 

[Cyrano]

We dined at the Logan's on Sand Lake Road but from a previous years trip preferred the one on 192.
Missing Florida already so looking forward to you updates and Matt's blogs.

 

[jtlover]

just joining in to enjoy the fun.. only 45 days until its my turn

Are you on the dream on 6th September? If so we get off it that day

 

[Mrs Doubtfire]

Logans food looks really good. Seems you've all got off to a flying start

 

[WiganTony]

Here's hoping we have a quick transit through immigration at MCO as well - only 12 sleeps to go for us. Hopefully we will see you at one of the meets on the 3rd or 5th (or both!) - I will NOT fall asleep again

 

[wen-tom]

Are you on the dream on 6th September? If so we get off it that day

yes we are

 

[luke]

Glad you got there safe and sound Wayne. Have a great trip

 

[wayneg]

Here's hoping we have a quick transit through immigration at MCO as well - only 12 sleeps to go for us. Hopefully we will see you at one of the meets on the 3rd or 5th (or both!) - I will NOT fall asleep again

Can't make it on the 3rd Tony, hope you can get to OKW on the 5th.

Went to Universal this morning, most things walk on, Mummy was 20 mins but we walked on in single rider, only line we stood in was Disaster, about 15 mins. Men in Black we were "Brazilianed" a group of about 50 arrived just before us, no problem single rider was walk on.
Only long line we saw was Despicable Me at 70 mins.
we have seen small groups before but never like the ones here this time, this afternoon at Florida the biggest group of Brazilians I have ever seen, pic below shows about half of them, they went way beyond what the camera can see.
Got Matt's new ipad so he is happy.
Arrived back at the hotel to find the room door open, thankfully nothing missing but will be having words with reception on way out this evening.
Also called at Walmart more tour buses there, about another 50 of them, they must be a massive boost to the area, they were all spending.
I think we have decided against Sea World fireworks, none of us that bothered about seeing them.

 

[wilma-bride]

Have a great evening, whatever you decide to do

 

[Fantasia Sam]

Yayyyy and you are LIVE!! PE food looks great and how nice to have an uneventful door to door journey.

OK so this is how your report is going to go on posting pictures.... you post the pictures and on every post I shall reply ... "Oh my Wayne! I want to eat there, I'll put it on the list for September" mwahhhh this what happens every time I see your food pics and the DH is pretty sick of hearing me say such things but....

...Wow Logans you say... that combo meal you had looked really good, I'll have to think about taking DH "Cinderfella"

Which one was this.. 192?

Holy smokes THAT's a Brazilian Tour Group and a half.... please tell me when do THEY go back to school... anyone? LOL

 

[wayneg]

Which one was this.. 192?

Yes, 192 opp Old Town. We got there about 7pm, no wait, lot of empty tables, by the time we came out most tables were full but still not as busy as previous visits. I am really surprised how quiet restaurants are and Universal this morning, take the tour groups away and its a lot quieter than our August trips, early days though, not been in Disney yet.

 

[RDP]

Holy Brazilian!!! glad you didn't get too caught up in that line! Loving the TR and the food porn.

 

[ChipnDaleRule]

"Brazilianed"

What a great new word

 

[dixonsontour]

wow that is a tour group