tinknme
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Thought I would give writing a trip report a try about my 1st solo trip. I am not real good writing down my experiences, so nothing extravagant here lol The link to my pre-trip report is in my signature if you would like to know a little bit about me.
Cast of characters Me! Age 45
Dates May 5th 9th Staying at Pop Century
Day of arrival Monday May 5th-
After dh left for work & the boys for school I finished getting ready to leave for the airport. My flight was scheduled to depart around noon. All my packing was done except for a few things I needed to use this morning. The drive to the airport is about 45 minutes, so I left around 8:30 am giving me plenty of time. I was a little nervous during my drive to the airport, I guess realizing that I was really going alone was finally sinking in & flying makes me a little nervous anyway. I had already printed my boarding pass the night before, so all I had to do was check my luggage. After checking in I called a friend & got on my computer till it was time to board the plane. I was flying with Air Tran out of Moline, Illinois, the flight left on time as scheduled. My flight was uneventful & to start my vacation I had a Bloody Mary after which put me to sleep
My flight arrived about 15 minutes early & I was very happy to be back on the ground! I get cold on planes so I had put a pair of shorts in my purse & I was going to need them. The weather was beautiful & much warmer than back home. The line for ME was long, but moved pretty quickly. I was able to get on a bus that was full & ready to leave, so no more waiting! The driver was a little annoying with her jokes, I dont know maybe I was just anxious to get to the resort. Arrived at Pop Century about 40 minutes later & check in was a breeze. I had requested 60s lakeside, 1st floor & this is exactly what I got
My room was perfect, it was a corner room, number 5125. After changing into my shorts I went outside to check out my surroundings.
Some new friends that greeted me every morning
I loved my location, very peaceful & quiet! I called my friend that was here with her dd to see where she was & she just happened to be at the resort & we had rooms next to each other, how cool! I was hungry & decided to get something to eat at the food court instead of waiting till I got to a park. My friend & her dd joined me. I had the vegetable lasagna with a bread stick & carrot cake for dessert. The lasagna was very good & filling, the carrot cake was a disappointment. The cake was good, but the frosting was nasty, I had to scrape it off. This was my favorite treat when I was here in 2005, to bad they had to change it
After eating it was time to head to the MK!!!! My friend had planned on going to DTD, but joined me at MK. We lucked out with the bus & did not have a wait, actually I had pretty good luck with the buses during my whole stay. The lines were backed up at MK & I was worried that the park was going to be very busy. For some reason they were doing bag check at the turnstiles before you inserted your ticket to enter the park
Not sure why they were doing this, but this was the reason for the hold up. Once inside it was not to busy at all. Ah I was finally at my favorite park 
We walked through some shops & then headed for Buzz Lightyear. I never do well at getting high points on this ride, but I still love it. The wait said 20 minutes, but we walked right on. After this we headed over to the HM, my favorite ride at the MK! I could ride this over & over! This was my friends dds 1st time riding this(she is 6)& she loved it
Again we were able to walk right on. We then rode POC, another favorite of mine. I do wish the couple in front of us in line did not show their affection for each other so openly though. I mean they really needed to be back at their room 
Luckily they were seated behind us, so I have no idea what was going on nor do I care to know lol After this we walked around some more & then it was time for Wishes. We stood in front of Crystal Palace & had a great view. In all my times of going I have never seen Tinkerbell fly 
Well I did tonight & I was so excited! How awesome, I cant believe I had always missed this. After the fireworks my friend headed back to the resort & I stayed to walk around some more. I am not real big on doing rides, but I do love to people watch & just take everything in & this is exactly what I did. It was a beautiful night & I couldnt have been happier. I decided to leave before the park closed at 11pm, so I could avoid the long lines at the bus stop. Plus I had an early morning the next day & needed to get some sleep.
When I arrived to my room, my luggage was waiting for me. I unpacked & got settled for the night. I had a wake up call set for 5:30am.
Next up going to MK before opening with breakfast at CP & Epcot!!
Cast of characters Me! Age 45
Dates May 5th 9th Staying at Pop Century
Day of arrival Monday May 5th-
After dh left for work & the boys for school I finished getting ready to leave for the airport. My flight was scheduled to depart around noon. All my packing was done except for a few things I needed to use this morning. The drive to the airport is about 45 minutes, so I left around 8:30 am giving me plenty of time. I was a little nervous during my drive to the airport, I guess realizing that I was really going alone was finally sinking in & flying makes me a little nervous anyway. I had already printed my boarding pass the night before, so all I had to do was check my luggage. After checking in I called a friend & got on my computer till it was time to board the plane. I was flying with Air Tran out of Moline, Illinois, the flight left on time as scheduled. My flight was uneventful & to start my vacation I had a Bloody Mary after which put me to sleep
My flight arrived about 15 minutes early & I was very happy to be back on the ground! I get cold on planes so I had put a pair of shorts in my purse & I was going to need them. The weather was beautiful & much warmer than back home. The line for ME was long, but moved pretty quickly. I was able to get on a bus that was full & ready to leave, so no more waiting! The driver was a little annoying with her jokes, I dont know maybe I was just anxious to get to the resort. Arrived at Pop Century about 40 minutes later & check in was a breeze. I had requested 60s lakeside, 1st floor & this is exactly what I got
My room was perfect, it was a corner room, number 5125. After changing into my shorts I went outside to check out my surroundings.
Some new friends that greeted me every morning
I loved my location, very peaceful & quiet! I called my friend that was here with her dd to see where she was & she just happened to be at the resort & we had rooms next to each other, how cool! I was hungry & decided to get something to eat at the food court instead of waiting till I got to a park. My friend & her dd joined me. I had the vegetable lasagna with a bread stick & carrot cake for dessert. The lasagna was very good & filling, the carrot cake was a disappointment. The cake was good, but the frosting was nasty, I had to scrape it off. This was my favorite treat when I was here in 2005, to bad they had to change it
After eating it was time to head to the MK!!!! My friend had planned on going to DTD, but joined me at MK. We lucked out with the bus & did not have a wait, actually I had pretty good luck with the buses during my whole stay. The lines were backed up at MK & I was worried that the park was going to be very busy. For some reason they were doing bag check at the turnstiles before you inserted your ticket to enter the park
Not sure why they were doing this, but this was the reason for the hold up. Once inside it was not to busy at all. Ah I was finally at my favorite park
We walked through some shops & then headed for Buzz Lightyear. I never do well at getting high points on this ride, but I still love it. The wait said 20 minutes, but we walked right on. After this we headed over to the HM, my favorite ride at the MK! I could ride this over & over! This was my friends dds 1st time riding this(she is 6)& she loved it
Again we were able to walk right on. We then rode POC, another favorite of mine. I do wish the couple in front of us in line did not show their affection for each other so openly though. I mean they really needed to be back at their room Luckily they were seated behind us, so I have no idea what was going on nor do I care to know lol After this we walked around some more & then it was time for Wishes. We stood in front of Crystal Palace & had a great view. In all my times of going I have never seen Tinkerbell fly Well I did tonight & I was so excited! How awesome, I cant believe I had always missed this. After the fireworks my friend headed back to the resort & I stayed to walk around some more. I am not real big on doing rides, but I do love to people watch & just take everything in & this is exactly what I did. It was a beautiful night & I couldnt have been happier. I decided to leave before the park closed at 11pm, so I could avoid the long lines at the bus stop. Plus I had an early morning the next day & needed to get some sleep. When I arrived to my room, my luggage was waiting for me. I unpacked & got settled for the night. I had a wake up call set for 5:30am.
Next up going to MK before opening with breakfast at CP & Epcot!!
) and I'm sooo excited and yet so nervous about being alone - mostly eating and just not having anyone to talk to after awhile. Oh and I'm staying at Pop too!
