WDW trippe 08 :) Day 1 were off!!!

[traceycooper]

Monday August 4th
woke up at Radisson SAS at 6.30am as we wanted to get checked in early & avoid the rush!
I had hardly slept & my stomach was churning - this always happens when i'm due to fly!!!
We arrived at the check in desk & there were no ques got checked in & went back to room to have a cuppa & chill.
When arrived at departure lounge was pleased to see flight was on time
& before we knew it we were boarding
I'd checked Augusts films online but they told us July's were still showing & they were pretty rubbish - this seemed to make the flight drag (as well as me being desperate to get ''home to WDW'' DD wouldnt touch the food but i'd made some cobs & bought some other goodies so she lasted!

After what i'm glad to report was an uneventful flight we landed 15 mins early
at 2.05pm.
Bob from sun ray was waiting for us & soon we were on our way, i was sooo excited & as we drove under the 'welcome to Dissney world'' sign my eyes were a little moist!!!
As we pulled up at POP there was my mum stood outside waiting for us, i jumped out & we hugged Dad as usual had just decided to go to the restroom (more lingo ) just before we arrived!

Got served straight away at checkin, i practicaly threw my arms at the girl - well threw them on the counter & said ''you dont know how glad i am to be here'' mum had already told them we were arriving & had (as i'd asked) requested a room in 50's with lake view 3rd floor (requested 4th but it wasnt a problem), which is just what we got - next door to mum & dad.

The rooms were just fine & the view outside over the lake was lovely
We went over to the food court to get mugs & dinner. Mum, Dad, Gary & Leanne shared a pizza & i (with the best intentions ) had a very good chicken ceaser salad (i might add that was the only one i had the whole trip though I told my parents all about the previous days drama.
Leanne started to complain that her ear was really hurting so we went back to the room & she went to bed, mum stayed with her while Gary, Dad & I stood outside & watched a great view of Illuminations fireworks

We went to bed at 10pm, early rise tomorrow for Tusker House Breakfast at the Animal Kingdom

the main pool - Hippy Dippy Pool

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bowling pin pool at 50's block

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we were in the ''Tramp'' building

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These were the other side of the resort near 60's, 70's, 80's & 90's

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you can just see DD & DH!!

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& you can just see me!!

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[RobinHood's merrymen]

Great first day! Love the pic of Mr & Mrs Potato Head. Looking forward to the Tusker House review. Was thinking of going there myself.

 

[Strommie]

Nice day, lovely photos.

 

[Beth__WDW23/6/02]

Great pics of pop,I loved pop
Glad you got there in one piece

 

[natalielongstaff]

Hope you enjoyed pop

 

[Minniespal]

A nice day with lovely photos.

 

[toystoryduo]

Great pictures, Tracey! Pop is one of my favorite resorts and your pictures reminded me that we will be there in just a few short days! Thanks!

I can't wait to read the rest of your trip report!

 

[Tialuccy]

Sounds great so far. Loved the bit when you arrived and your Mum was there waiting for you.... and love your Dad's timing !!!!!

 

[Verity Chambers]

Glad you arrived safely. xx

 

[ariel75]

A good start look forward to reading more

 

[irongirlof12]

I love that you made up 'cobs' for the flight out - that is such a midlands thing to do! my mum never leaves the house without a cob just in case.

great start love the photo's

 

[Amy&Dan]

Love the pictures, you look so trim in your photo! DD looks really grown up, oh my I am not ready for this with my own dd !!!

Can't wait to read more!

 

[wicket2005]

Lovely day.

 

[suzycute]

Great photos! I loved POP when I stayed there!

 

[florida sun]

Great day and great photos

 

[mandymouse]

A great start and lovely photos too. I love the Pop too

 

[traceycooper]

Thanks everyone, i did have a few niggles with POP, will mention them in day 2's TR, but overall a great place to stay

 

[Princess Fiona]

Glad you packed your cobs - so you could manage ! Midland classic Cant beat a bit a' pork pie an'all. (Thats aswell, not something to do with a reart end)

Brill reports, from one Notts girl to another.

PS (Up the REDS )

 

[mark&sue]

I'm the same the morning of my flights. It is very re-assuring to read your report and know there is someone else that feels the same as me. The feeling you get when you land is soooo good and of course when you actually check in it does feel just so amazing.

Love the potatoe head photo. Great to get the first day feeling


susan