Day 1, Part 2 (January 31, 2009)
What's so GRAND about the Grand Floridian??
Ok so lets finish up the first day. So we finally made it to Disney with no help from the Garmin and headed over to the All Star Movies where Bobby, his mom, brother, sister in law, best man and his wife were all staying. There were actually alot of guests staying there but I won't name everyone. Bobby dropped me, my nephew and his mom off at the lobby and him and his best man Dave left to go to MW Tux in Winter Garden.
So we all congregated in the lobby while his mom and brother checked in. After waiting around and chatting it up with everyone they all decided they wanted to hit a park since they weren't going to be staying for long that week. I didn't want to activate my annual pass until Bobby did so I decided to head over to the Grand Floridian where I was meeting up with my parents who were still driving down to Orlando. So we all hopped on a bus to MK where they all went into the park and me and my nephew got on the monorail. My nephew was also meeting up with his dad and sister here who drove down with my parents.
Yay my first monorail ride of the trip!!! I love the monorail! Of course I had to recite the "please stand clear of the doors" speech which my nephew thought was crazy but I HAVE to do it every time!
Doesn't my nephew look like the 80's threw up all over him!?
Ok so we arrived at the Grand Floridan. This was my first time ever staying at the GF but not my first time inside. I adore the lobby. I think its beautiful but....well more on that later.
So I called my mom and told her that we were in the lobby at GF. They still had about an hour or so left until they arrived so I decided I was hungry and needed food!!! My nephew and I headed over to Gasparillas to eat.
Here is my first food porn pic!!!! Chicken nuggets. Not as good as the strips but they will do!
We sat outside and it was chilly!!!! I was hoping it wouldn't be cold on my wedding day but from reports I saw it would be warm...but rainy...grrr.
So after we ate we decided to take pics!
After these pics I was freezing so we decided to just sit in the lobby and hang out. I was bored so I took these pics.
My nephew was bored out of his mind too so he was texting one of his girlfriends.
So I decided to watch 13 Going on 30 on my ipod as I tried to stay awake sitting on one of those comfy sofas in the lobby. Just as I was about to nod off my mom came in! Finally they were going to check in! So my dad checked in and the room wasn't ready. Bobby had called me in the meantime and said he had the tuxes, everything was fine and he is heading over to GF to give me my bags and he also wanted to go with me to Francks to bring all of the wedding stuff over which my Aunt and Uncle were transporting from New Jersey.
So Bobby came over and I went with him to the car to get my stuff. This was around 2:30. I had to go over to Francks and meet up with Celeste at 3:00 and I still hadn't heard from my aunt. So I gave her a call and asked where she was. She was staying at a time share off property. Her room wasn't ready and they were sitting around. I said well when are you coming to bring the stuff. She said well do I really have to bring it over today? Um YES! Hello I have been telling you that you have to bring me the stuff by 3 for like months now!!! Ughhh what is wrong with people! That was a slight bridezilla moment for me. So after that phone call Bobby tried to calm me down and we decided to walk over to Francks. I showed Bobby around since he couldn't go during the planning session and introduced him to Celeste. We had a great time chatting and looking at all the beautiful displays they had up at the time that weren't there when I was there in June! Loved everything. So my aunt and uncle finally pull up with the boxes and start unloading then all my cousins pop out of the truck which I have to say reminded me of the Clampetts from the Beverly Hillbillies but...anyway. I have Celeste the card and visa gift card we had bought for her and told her we would see her the next day for rehearsal.
So we got back to GF and it was time to go to the room. We were in the Sago Cay building. I was excited to finally see a GF room!!!
Ok so maybe I built up the GF a little more than I should have or I don't know but I wasn't impressed with the GF. Don't get me wrong its a cute place and all but compared to places like the Poly and WL I just didn't feel like WOW!. Like the Poly to me, you really feel like you are in Hawaii, the WL just looks so impressive with interesting features and craftsmenship. Even the Boardwalk is impressive because you really feel like you are at the Jersey shore (that coming from a Jersey girl) but the GF just seemed like another hotel. Not to mention it felt kind of snooty there. It wasn't relaxing. Still pretty though.
So Bobby left and went back to ASMovies and my parents decided to go out to dinner so I was in the room alone which I loved. I was going to try and take a nap but that didn't happen so I decided to lay out all my wedding stuff and let my dress breathe! LOL.
I also wrapped up my MOH's present since she would be staying over the next night.
So while I was relaxing I heard that familiar music out on the water. It was the electric water pagent. Sorry for the horrible pic. I took it from the balcony.
Well that is the end of day 1. Not super exciting but I still have 11 days to report on...
Up next......Day 2 The Rehearsal and anyone for a spot of tea??
If you can't locate her on there just let me know and I will see if I can find her. 
How many girlfriends does he have!?!?
Anywho, can't wait to hear about your bridal tea! 
