NancyDVC
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Trip to OKW
Cast: Myself - Nancy (way over 21) Best Friend- Diane (also way over 21)
Plan: get to OKW and have some fun
Got up at 2:00 AM for 3:15 van pick up for 6:15 AM flight from LaGuardia to MCO. Van was late arriving at 10 minutes to 4:00. The woman who was picked just before us thought her pick up was for 3:30 so she wasn't ready!
Good flight. There were empty seats so we were able to spread out a bit, I took the window seat and she stayed in the aisle seat giving us some room. I slept most of the way, getting up for 'beverage service' so that I could have tea with my bagel from home. During final apporach the captain came on to tell us that we were passing Cape Canaveral. Had a great view of the 2 launch pads and the vehicle assembly building. The captain also said that we would be landing from the south so I watched out the window very carefully. First I spotted the Marriott Orlando World Center then the Swan & Dolphin, Spaceship Earth, the Contemporary, Space Mountain and the DD hotels. What a way to start the trip!
We got our luggage and rental car with no problems and then took 417 to WDW. We got a big 'Welcome Home' at the gate and check in. My nephew had left the day before after a stay at OKW with friends and he left us a postcard at the front desk. Because it was so early we took a look in the general store for new merchandise and then spent some time reading in Papa's Den. We then had lunch at Olivia's with our DVC discount. We each had the soup, salad and half a sandwich combination. Very nice. We were too full for dessert so off we went to shop!
First the Belz Malls and Character Warehouse & Character Premiere & a book store. Then up to the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau Information Center. Great people. I needed pamphlets for friends. (BTW They have a nice website with discounts and deals on many attractions, hotels etc. www.go2orlando.com)
Then off to the Lake Buena Vista Outlets on 535 for VF, I needed some shorts. I got 2 pairs of shorts & Diane who didn't need anything got shorts, shirts & underwear! we used a coupon from the VF website fro $10 off a purchase of $100 or more. (we pooled our purchases).
Then to Publix to stock up on breakfast food, snacks and something for dinner.
Back to OKW and our room was ready-4314. Nice unit, clean neat and v-e-r-y friendly ducks looking for a handout.
After we unpacked and put the groceries away we relaxed on the balcony for awhile. I checked out the WDW stations for information. I love the Today at WDW station. Then we had dinner and watched some TV.
By 8:15 I was falling asleep so I went to bed and slept like a log. Getting up at 2:00 AM takes a lot out of me!.
Cast: Myself - Nancy (way over 21) Best Friend- Diane (also way over 21)
Plan: get to OKW and have some fun
Got up at 2:00 AM for 3:15 van pick up for 6:15 AM flight from LaGuardia to MCO. Van was late arriving at 10 minutes to 4:00. The woman who was picked just before us thought her pick up was for 3:30 so she wasn't ready!
Good flight. There were empty seats so we were able to spread out a bit, I took the window seat and she stayed in the aisle seat giving us some room. I slept most of the way, getting up for 'beverage service' so that I could have tea with my bagel from home. During final apporach the captain came on to tell us that we were passing Cape Canaveral. Had a great view of the 2 launch pads and the vehicle assembly building. The captain also said that we would be landing from the south so I watched out the window very carefully. First I spotted the Marriott Orlando World Center then the Swan & Dolphin, Spaceship Earth, the Contemporary, Space Mountain and the DD hotels. What a way to start the trip!
We got our luggage and rental car with no problems and then took 417 to WDW. We got a big 'Welcome Home' at the gate and check in. My nephew had left the day before after a stay at OKW with friends and he left us a postcard at the front desk. Because it was so early we took a look in the general store for new merchandise and then spent some time reading in Papa's Den. We then had lunch at Olivia's with our DVC discount. We each had the soup, salad and half a sandwich combination. Very nice. We were too full for dessert so off we went to shop!
First the Belz Malls and Character Warehouse & Character Premiere & a book store. Then up to the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau Information Center. Great people. I needed pamphlets for friends. (BTW They have a nice website with discounts and deals on many attractions, hotels etc. www.go2orlando.com)
Then off to the Lake Buena Vista Outlets on 535 for VF, I needed some shorts. I got 2 pairs of shorts & Diane who didn't need anything got shorts, shirts & underwear! we used a coupon from the VF website fro $10 off a purchase of $100 or more. (we pooled our purchases).
Then to Publix to stock up on breakfast food, snacks and something for dinner.
Back to OKW and our room was ready-4314. Nice unit, clean neat and v-e-r-y friendly ducks looking for a handout.
After we unpacked and put the groceries away we relaxed on the balcony for awhile. I checked out the WDW stations for information. I love the Today at WDW station. Then we had dinner and watched some TV.
By 8:15 I was falling asleep so I went to bed and slept like a log. Getting up at 2:00 AM takes a lot out of me!.
