GREAT report Stefy! I've just finished reading it from start to finish and I really enjoyed it. Well done! I'm looking forward to your next one.
Thanks for joining us and for the lovely comments.
The driver wasn't the most friendly either.
So we sat back and waited, 2hrs went by and our plane still wasn't docked. By now everyone was starting to get agitated and it didn't help that the ground staff had no idea what was going on. 
At one point some horrible woman yelled at me because she thought I was pushing in, to which I promptly said are you Premium Economy because that's who's boarding right now. She backed down after that, cheeky cow!
The time has come for this TR to end. It's been a blast sharing with you with you all and I hope to see you in our PTR which will be starting very soon
So, departure day had finally come around. We were a little subdued, but tried to shake it off so we could enjoy one last meal at the resort. We are hoping to make this a tradition for future trips, that being Breakfast at Kona Cafe on departure day.
Our server showed us to our table and we started breakfast off with two Lattes and some Lilikoi Juice. I was hankering for some pancakes which we both ordered and enjoyed very much, although Dave wasn't expecting as large a stack. Honestly
After breakfast, we went back to our room to finish the last of our packing before sadly making our way down the hall and over to GCH. We always use Express Check Out so didn't need to go to reception. We left some bags with bell services before hopping in a cab to take us to DTD to check in with Virgin. Check in was painless and the bags just about made the weight restriction (we always dread the weigh in thinking they will be over the allowance).
Bags and ourselves checked, we made our way through Pleasure Island down to the Market Place to do some last minute bits. We decided to try out Ghiradelli's (a first for us). Dave went for a Strawberry Milkshake and me Vanilla.
These were delish, very flavourful esp the Strawberry and I am not a big fan of strawberry milkshakes or ice cream.
We were feeling a bit peckish and decided to go back to the Poly for a last lunch at Captain Cook's and also to pick up our bags left with bell services. We sat for a while on the ground floor lounge chairs soaking as much in as we could before making our way outside to wait for the ME.
For some reason our bus didn't turn up at its scheduled time so we were running 15mins late and it was a Mears bus rather than the good old ME
We finally arrived at our terminal and made our way to security. Hopped on the fake monorail and we were in departures. Did some last min Duty Free shopping and bought some US mags for the plane and we sat down to wait for our gate to open.
Now ME usually gets guests to the airport 3hrs ahead of your scheduled flight time so we were in for a few hours wait which wasn't too bad. But this is when the drama started. It got nearer to boarding and our plane hadn't arrived. We were told by VA that the flight was going to be delayed for a couple of hours! Fantastic
Finally a higher up came out and told everyone that our gate had moved and that we were all going to be reissued new boarding passes as we would be joining the next flight out. Luckily this flight was empty and could accommodate everyone as our original flight was pretty packed as it was.
I quickly texted my dad to tell him we were on a different flight number and that we would be arriving an hour later than scheduled.
Our names were finally called and we got our new passes and walked to our new gate. By now the line was huge (as they were starting to board everyone). It nearly turned ugly as people decided to form their own line and you ended up with three different lines for one entrance
I tell you, it was a nightmare that day and I never want to have to go through that again, esp at the end of our trip when your down enough as it is having to go home
We found out later on that the reason why our planes were switched was because on the way over a bird had gotten caught in the engine and they had to go through all the rigmarole of safety checks etc and couldn't fly the plane.
We landed with no problems and my dad was there waiting for us. When we get back its normally really early in the morning so we go straight to bed so as to avoid jet lag which is what we did. It felt so surreal being back home, but also a part of us was glad to be back after the drama the day before. I just hope (pray) it doesn't happen this year.
So that's it. I want to say thank you so much for reading along with us, its been a blast and a half and I hope you will join us for our PTR which will also include our very own Castle Wedding and an amazing honeymoon to boot
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Our names were finally called and we got our new passes and walked to our new gate. By now the line was huge (as they were starting to board everyone). It nearly turned ugly as people decided to form their own line and you ended up with three different lines for one entrance
I tell you, it was a nightmare that day and I never want to have to go through that again, esp at the end of our trip when your down enough as it is having to go home
We found out later on that the reason why our planes were switched was because on the way over a bird had gotten caught in the engine and they had to go through all the rigmarole of safety checks etc and couldn't fly the plane.
We landed with no problems and my dad was there waiting for us. When we get back its normally really early in the morning so we go straight to bed so as to avoid jet lag which is what we did. It felt so surreal being back home, but also a part of us was glad to be back after the drama the day before. I just hope (pray) it doesn't happen this year.
So that's it. I want to say thank you so much for reading along with us, its been a blast and a half and I hope you will join us for our PTR which will also include our very own Castle Wedding and an amazing honeymoon to boot
I can't wait to finally hear about your wedding it sounds so wonderful! Thank You for inviting us into your lives by letting us in on your vacation. Your such a loving and nice couple and I wish you both a long and happy life together
And sorry about the airport nightmare. Gotta love traveling! I can't wait for your wedding PTR! And I really can't wait to hear about that fabulous honeymoon!!!!
it's over! love those pancakes! mmm mum made me baby pancakes for dinner tonight because I didn't get any last Tuesday, they were so delicious with butter and golden syrup!
Stefy, Mark and I are doing Kona on our departure date this year before we go to Marco Island...and we can't wait. Those pancakes look really yummy and I might just go with those (Mark will be getting the Big Kahuna).
I hate last days...whether taking a bus or driving to the airport, it is always such a
Sorry for all the drama you had with the plane, but the good thing is you got home safely. Please be sure to let me know when you start your PTR so I don't miss it.
I've so enjoyed getting to know you (and Dave) better through your TR.
Thank you for sharing your trip Stefy & Dave! loved reading along
Shame about the journey home.. similar to us in December.. you just want to get home by the time you're at the airport, not delayed!
Looking forward to hearing all about your upcoming wedding & disneymoon
Emma
We can't wait to get started the PTR will be fun sharing some wedding details with you guys.My favorite line of all time is "She backed down after that, cheeky cow!"
So sad your report is over
PTR will be starting soon and we can make ADR's in 6 days and counting.Great trip report!!! Enjoyed it.
I do find it funny though that your first experience at Girardelli was to order vanilla and strawberry. Ummm....isn't it the CHOCOLATE store!?!??!
Can't wait to join in for your PTR!
Thank you so much Stefy and Dave for sharing your amazing trip with us!!!
Sorry to hear about your complicated and unfriendly journey home, itss so annoying how ready some people are to tear into you about such slight issues!
Really looking forward to hearing all the wedding and disneymoon plans!
Can't wait to share all our wedding and disneymoon details with you.
There always seems to be that last day drama when we leave MCO. I think subconsciously we are trying to find a reason to stay in Florida
Awesome TR Stef and Dave.
I really enjoyed reading along with your adventures. I can't wait for your PTR and to hear all about the wedding.
Its been a pleasure to share with you. Can't wait to start the PTR either 
I feel like we just went down to departures with you and hopped onto a different plane
Glad you guys had so much fun and I really can't wait till the PTR starts. Hope all the wedding stuff is going according to plan. You two are going to have a blast....not just the wedding, I mean for the rest of your lives. You guys make such a cute couple
It's been so much fun following your TR!
Too funny, I had the same thought about going to Ghiradelli's and not having chocolate, but those shakes looked delicious!
Can't wait for your PTR to start and we can make sure to squeeze in a hello.
