alisonbestford
<font color=990066>Can cope with the dentist after
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.....Well, I know there are many of you hoping for a 'trippie' from the two of us but I'm not, honestly, organised enough to do one as well as everyone else 
As you've all been so lovely and supportive I'll give some sort of 'feedback' a go
As an overall evaluation of the holiday I'll say that we had a great time but were ready to come home, be with our friends, and begin the rest of our lives
The outbound,Virgin,flight was spot on time and we arrived in Orlando early afternoon.
I set up the Tom Tom (our own, from home) and went off in search of a Publix for Eve's 'lactose reduced' milk, (you, seriously, don't want to stand anywhere down wind of Eve if she's been drinking any quantity of 'normal' milk
)
The flight home, which was delayed by 5 hours, I have chosen to not mention as these things happen.
We were fine, as was everyone else.............
It was fine, we got home, no problem.................
Needless to say I managed to get lost several times as, although the TT proved invaluable once I'd mastered the road systems, it took a day or so to get used to
We checked into POP and were presented with a lovely surprise from all our DIS buddies
I was so tired I never thought to take a photograph but there was a photo album, autograph book, cuddly Minnie (which, promptly joined Eve's bedtime menagerie) gift card, Hidden Mickey book, pen and a pressed penny album - I'm almost certain to have missed something but, whatever, the surprise was lovely - thankyou
That evening we just explored and I, constantly, reminded Eve of the time difference and that it wouldn't be a good plan to be up before 6 am
Needless to say, at 6am, she was up and about.
We decided on Magic Kingdom and spent a whole 10 hours there.
I know many folk do the parks 'commando style' but, due to previous circumstances, we've only ever been able to manage a couple of hours, per park, per day................
She rode 'Pirates', in honour of Phil and, also Haunted Mansion - HM she vowed 'never again' but Pirates she managed in daylight
We concentrated on WDW whilst we were at POP and did all 4 parks.
I unearthed a set of old Hopper passes, from years ago, which I took to Guest Relations.
We were all lucky enough to have 2 park days and 2waterpark days left on each.
I dallied with the idea of feigning ignorance about Phil's pass but decided to 'own up' and, due to the circumstances, they issued a new pass, to be used by anyone
On the Thurs we had breakfast at The Floridian where 'Alice' was mortified that we'd be spending the rest of the day at Universal
In previous years we spent a lot of time at Universal but, though we thoroughly enjoyed our time there, this time, I feel that Eve associated it, quite predominantly, with Phil and we weren't there so long
After 6 nights we moved on to our 1 bedroomed apt.
I have to admit that I found this so much more comfortable, for us, than POP..........
Eve had the lovely, comfortable, Queen sized bed, whilst I struggled on the creaky old bed settee
At least she was able to watch wall to wall cartoons etc in peace whilst I thought about 'nothing', next door, in the living room
We, both, discovered 'shopping'.
Eve was all set to buy DS games whilst I was in search of 'uGg' sandals, Converse boots and 'Patriot' Candles
Needless to say we went out with 2 bags and returned home with 4
I was, really, concerned about getting the bags in the car on our return home (we've 'downsized' from an MPV to a Vauxhaull Corsa) but we were ok
Over the duration of the holiday we met up with our Floridian friends and, generally, had a good time.
Overall I don't think there's anything much more to say.............
Basically, we had a great time but, if anyone is wondering anything, please feel free to ask
As you've all been so lovely and supportive I'll give some sort of 'feedback' a go
As an overall evaluation of the holiday I'll say that we had a great time but were ready to come home, be with our friends, and begin the rest of our lives
The outbound,Virgin,flight was spot on time and we arrived in Orlando early afternoon.
I set up the Tom Tom (our own, from home) and went off in search of a Publix for Eve's 'lactose reduced' milk, (you, seriously, don't want to stand anywhere down wind of Eve if she's been drinking any quantity of 'normal' milk
)The flight home, which was delayed by 5 hours, I have chosen to not mention as these things happen.
We were fine, as was everyone else.............
It was fine, we got home, no problem.................
Needless to say I managed to get lost several times as, although the TT proved invaluable once I'd mastered the road systems, it took a day or so to get used to
We checked into POP and were presented with a lovely surprise from all our DIS buddies
I was so tired I never thought to take a photograph but there was a photo album, autograph book, cuddly Minnie (which, promptly joined Eve's bedtime menagerie) gift card, Hidden Mickey book, pen and a pressed penny album - I'm almost certain to have missed something but, whatever, the surprise was lovely - thankyou
That evening we just explored and I, constantly, reminded Eve of the time difference and that it wouldn't be a good plan to be up before 6 am
Needless to say, at 6am, she was up and about.
We decided on Magic Kingdom and spent a whole 10 hours there.
I know many folk do the parks 'commando style' but, due to previous circumstances, we've only ever been able to manage a couple of hours, per park, per day................
She rode 'Pirates', in honour of Phil and, also Haunted Mansion - HM she vowed 'never again' but Pirates she managed in daylight
We concentrated on WDW whilst we were at POP and did all 4 parks.
I unearthed a set of old Hopper passes, from years ago, which I took to Guest Relations.
We were all lucky enough to have 2 park days and 2waterpark days left on each.
I dallied with the idea of feigning ignorance about Phil's pass but decided to 'own up' and, due to the circumstances, they issued a new pass, to be used by anyone
On the Thurs we had breakfast at The Floridian where 'Alice' was mortified that we'd be spending the rest of the day at Universal
In previous years we spent a lot of time at Universal but, though we thoroughly enjoyed our time there, this time, I feel that Eve associated it, quite predominantly, with Phil and we weren't there so long
After 6 nights we moved on to our 1 bedroomed apt.
I have to admit that I found this so much more comfortable, for us, than POP..........
Eve had the lovely, comfortable, Queen sized bed, whilst I struggled on the creaky old bed settee
At least she was able to watch wall to wall cartoons etc in peace whilst I thought about 'nothing', next door, in the living room
We, both, discovered 'shopping'.
Eve was all set to buy DS games whilst I was in search of 'uGg' sandals, Converse boots and 'Patriot' Candles
Needless to say we went out with 2 bags and returned home with 4
I was, really, concerned about getting the bags in the car on our return home (we've 'downsized' from an MPV to a Vauxhaull Corsa) but we were ok
Over the duration of the holiday we met up with our Floridian friends and, generally, had a good time.
Overall I don't think there's anything much more to say.............
Basically, we had a great time but, if anyone is wondering anything, please feel free to ask
Glad you and Eve had a great time - I hope the Disney magic helped... 
