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This is going to be my first ever attempt at a trip report so be gentle
.
To get things started off let me introduce the cast of characters for this journey. I am the Dad...Steve
and DW is Shar
i DS is our 5 year old son Ethan
and DD is our 3 year old Princess Lauren
.
March 5th had finally arrive. This was the day that we were going to leave for Disney World and stay at the All Star Sports Resort the night before our cruise. Our flight was due to leave Cincinnati at 2:10pm and land in Orlando at 4:30. It is nearly a 3 hour drive to Cincy from our house so that meant we had to leave around 830 or 9 to get to airport 2 hours prior to our scheduled flight time.
Ethan has been ready to go for weeks and has been packed and qheeling his suitcase from room to room with him. Even parking it by his bed at night while he slept. Do you think h was excited?
He wanted to help pack the car the only thing was the he was only concerned about his bags getting in the car.
Fed the above picture of the van is for you!! You need to break down and get one and make things easier on yourself
Finally things were packed in the car and we were ready to pull out. We got about a half mile from the house and Lauren announces that she has to poop! I asked her why she did not do that before we left and she said she did not have to then...oh well...I pulled into McDonalds and let her take care of business and also get us all a bite to eat real quick.
We were back on the road in no time heading from Huntington, WV to Cincinnati on the AA Highway through Kentucky. WE got to the airport found a good parking spot and unloaded the bags. We checked in and headed for security. Once through security we had to down a set of escalators. This would be the first to two escalator mishaps during this trip. Ethan and I got on first thinking the girls were behind us. Well, they were sort of.....Shari and Lauren got on and then Lauren got scared and got off. Shari did not see it until she was half way down herself. I am standing at the bottom of the escalator trying to coax her to get on line. She was standing at the top with her arms crossed saying she was not going to get on because she was scared. The TSA guy saw our struggle and tried to help her on but she would not let he take her hand good girl! So, I had an idea
I would climb the down escalator. Let me say this......it seemed as thought it would be easier than it actually was!!! by the time I reached her at the top I was huffing and puffing and showing just how out of shape I actually am. I scooped her up into my arms and then got back on for the ride down.
The Flight was pretty uneventful except for Ethan holind his arms up on take off and landing like he was on a roller coaster!!!
Once we arrived in Orlando Shari and I both had the same thought. We could already feel the magic in the air. We both said that we just love Florida and Orlando. Once we got our luggage we headed over to the Magical Express and I was so impressed at how smooth of an operation that was. We were at the All Star Sports Resort in no time.
Upong Arrival at the All Star Sports we got checked in and head to our room which was in the basketball section of the resort. This is the first time in years that we have stayed on site. We have a hilton Time Share and stay there usually. Staying onsite even for jsut onenight added a little bit of excitement to things. However, I think the resort we were staying at must have been overtaken by cheerleading and dance squads during this time. I had no idea there would be this many school groups here. Once we got to our room this was the first site we saw.
Seeing the Mickey made out of towels was a nice site to see. I guess they must do that at all the resorts, but it is something that was new to us.
We were all hungry again and decided to get a bit to eat. I suggested Earl of Sandwich at downtown Disney. This was going to be our first experience relying on the Disney trasport system to get us from point A to point B. WE got to the bus stop and after a little wait our bus came. Shari and the kids were able to get a seat and I stood beside them. I was so surprised to see how many men idly sit by and let women stand and not even offer them their seat. I did not matter if they were holding a baby or if they were elderly or anything. They did not get up....No cool guys!
We got to Earl of Sandwich and the place was packed. It must have been all the cheerleading groups and Dance Troups again!


I got the Hawaiian Sandwich and Shari got the Earls Club. We split them so we could taste them both. I liked mine better
They also have the best tomato soup. I am sure it has to be from a can but it tastes good to me anyway. Ethan got a pizza Sandwich (he will turn into a pizza or french fry one day I am sure) and Lauren got a grilled cheese that she did not like so I shared with her and she was a much happier princess 
We decided to head back to the hotel right after we ate and get things situated and ready for the next morning. It took us about 45 minutes to get back once we got on the bus. I know the transportation system there is good, but it makes me happier to have my own car or a rental to come and go at my own pace I guess...Must be a control thing
Once back to All Star Sports we got everyone ready for bed and turned in to rest for the excitment that was coming tomorrow!!!
Hope I am not boring you to death....like I said before...this is a first attempt. More chapters to follopw!

To get things started off let me introduce the cast of characters for this journey. I am the Dad...Steve




March 5th had finally arrive. This was the day that we were going to leave for Disney World and stay at the All Star Sports Resort the night before our cruise. Our flight was due to leave Cincinnati at 2:10pm and land in Orlando at 4:30. It is nearly a 3 hour drive to Cincy from our house so that meant we had to leave around 830 or 9 to get to airport 2 hours prior to our scheduled flight time.
Ethan has been ready to go for weeks and has been packed and qheeling his suitcase from room to room with him. Even parking it by his bed at night while he slept. Do you think h was excited?


Fed the above picture of the van is for you!! You need to break down and get one and make things easier on yourself

Finally things were packed in the car and we were ready to pull out. We got about a half mile from the house and Lauren announces that she has to poop! I asked her why she did not do that before we left and she said she did not have to then...oh well...I pulled into McDonalds and let her take care of business and also get us all a bite to eat real quick.
We were back on the road in no time heading from Huntington, WV to Cincinnati on the AA Highway through Kentucky. WE got to the airport found a good parking spot and unloaded the bags. We checked in and headed for security. Once through security we had to down a set of escalators. This would be the first to two escalator mishaps during this trip. Ethan and I got on first thinking the girls were behind us. Well, they were sort of.....Shari and Lauren got on and then Lauren got scared and got off. Shari did not see it until she was half way down herself. I am standing at the bottom of the escalator trying to coax her to get on line. She was standing at the top with her arms crossed saying she was not going to get on because she was scared. The TSA guy saw our struggle and tried to help her on but she would not let he take her hand good girl! So, I had an idea

The Flight was pretty uneventful except for Ethan holind his arms up on take off and landing like he was on a roller coaster!!!

Upong Arrival at the All Star Sports we got checked in and head to our room which was in the basketball section of the resort. This is the first time in years that we have stayed on site. We have a hilton Time Share and stay there usually. Staying onsite even for jsut onenight added a little bit of excitement to things. However, I think the resort we were staying at must have been overtaken by cheerleading and dance squads during this time. I had no idea there would be this many school groups here. Once we got to our room this was the first site we saw.

Seeing the Mickey made out of towels was a nice site to see. I guess they must do that at all the resorts, but it is something that was new to us.
We were all hungry again and decided to get a bit to eat. I suggested Earl of Sandwich at downtown Disney. This was going to be our first experience relying on the Disney trasport system to get us from point A to point B. WE got to the bus stop and after a little wait our bus came. Shari and the kids were able to get a seat and I stood beside them. I was so surprised to see how many men idly sit by and let women stand and not even offer them their seat. I did not matter if they were holding a baby or if they were elderly or anything. They did not get up....No cool guys!

We got to Earl of Sandwich and the place was packed. It must have been all the cheerleading groups and Dance Troups again!



I got the Hawaiian Sandwich and Shari got the Earls Club. We split them so we could taste them both. I liked mine better


We decided to head back to the hotel right after we ate and get things situated and ready for the next morning. It took us about 45 minutes to get back once we got on the bus. I know the transportation system there is good, but it makes me happier to have my own car or a rental to come and go at my own pace I guess...Must be a control thing

Once back to All Star Sports we got everyone ready for bed and turned in to rest for the excitment that was coming tomorrow!!!
Hope I am not boring you to death....like I said before...this is a first attempt. More chapters to follopw!