The trip that almost wasn't - UPDATED with day 3 on page 3
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**ladyt** · 05-02-2006, 08:15 PM

A little background - I went on a trip with my mom, dad and dd to visit my grandfather in Georgia. I couldn't get that close to WDW and not make a short trip right? So, I planned on a 2 and a half day trip to Disney to get my fix. My parents then decided to spend a few days in Charleston, SC and Savannah before heading to Grandpa's. I got sick 4 days before the trip and it just kept getting worse. But, I headed out for the 10 hour drive to Charleston anyway, thinking I'd surely be better in time to do Disney. Boy, was I wrong!

We rented the car in Charleston on Monday. I was definately sick, but determined to take dd to Disney for a few days. I was coughing like I had TB, dizzy and really tired. But I was going come heck or high water. Dd and I packed up the car and headed to Florida early Tuesday morning. We made it to the Boardwalk around 3:00 pm. I arrived at the entrance, popped the trunk, Bell Services whisked away my luggage and the Valet took the car. It was so nice to have such great service. We checked in and were asked if we would mind a handicapped room. Any room would be great at that point! Heck, I would have taken a broom closet! We were in our 3rd floor, Luna Park Pool view room by 3:25. I was miserable, but determined to make the best of things. The room was very nice. King size bed, zero entry shower, microwave, coffee maker, nice fridge, toaster, everything we needed. Our luggage was sent up right away. The Bell Services CM even offered to call a physician for me since I was coughing my head off when he came with the luggage. I declined, but thanked him very much for his concern.

Dd saw the pool from the balcony and insisted that we go swimming. I thought OK, she can splash around in the kiddie pool while I soak in the sun. Well, it was hot. Unseasonably hot, 92 degrees, even hotter by the pool. So, we went for a dip in the big pool so I could cool off. After about an hour, I was ready to rest, so we went back to the room. I debated skipping Epcot that night, but decided I could do it. We got dressed, I put dd in the stroller (thank God for the stroller!) and off we went. We caught the boat to Epcot and entered through the International Gateway after exchanging my AP renewal vouchers. We explored the World Showcase until it was time for dinner. The Flower and Garden Festival was neat, but not as grand as I had expected. We took lots of topiary pictures and I enjoyed watching dd play in the Home Depot kids display.

We checked in at Biergarten for our 7:00 dinner. They were turning people away with no ADR's. This was a Tuesday night at 7:00 and the park was not crowded at all. So, take that as a hint - make ADR's! Dinner was great. I had no appetite, but tried to enjoy it. Dd loved dancing with her little boy friend that she met at the table. He asked her to dance and it was so cute!! He was 6, she is 5. Priceless.

After we ate, we went outside to get a spot for Illuminations. We sat near Germany and the view was pretty good from there. Like I said, not crowded at all so we had lots of space which I am not used to at Illuminations. Of course, I cried as always. After that, we decided to walk back to BWV. It was a nice, short walk. That was the best part of staying at BWV. We checked out the General Store and bought a few things. Did I mention that we had NO room in my mom and dad's car, so I couldn't buy very many goodies? A definate change for me! So, it was back to the room for a good nights rest (didn't happen, coughed all night!)

So, that was day one. Fun and too fast, but I was happy to be at Disney and hoped that day 2 would be better (wishful thinking).

I'll give you a hint about day 2 - have you ever been at Disney with laryngitis? I mean complete, totally could-not-talk-a-bit laryngitis? Well, I can say now that I have!!!!

TinkMulanMickeysMom · 05-02-2006, 08:23 PM

Laryngitis at Disney?? Poor thing.

hygienist · 05-02-2006, 08:33 PM

You must really love Disney to go while you were that sick! I hope you are better now. That would be the absolute worst thing....be on vacation, in such a wonderful place, and not feel like enjoying it!
You poor thing! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img]Maybe these will make you feel better!

bsblady01 · 05-02-2006, 08:33 PM

more please.

**Colexis Mom** · 05-03-2006, 05:55 AM

Great start [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/zwavin.gif[/img] Sorry to hear that you were sick [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] More please [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

**angiek1024** · 05-03-2006, 08:55 AM

Sorry you were sick!! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] I have been to Disney on two different occasions where I got sick and toughed it out. I know how difficult it is! So glad you had such a good attitude about it! Can't wait to hear more! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

lauren-roxy · 05-03-2006, 09:20 AM

Great start Tammy!! I'm sorry that you were feeling so bad though, but you were a real trooper! Can't wait to read more!

jimmymac · 05-03-2006, 09:47 AM

Sorry you were under the weather but great report. Walking back to your hotel from Illuminations is so cool

lablady · 05-03-2006, 10:56 AM

Poor thing! I would NOT want to be sick in the hot weather.
That would make it even more miserable. Hope you still managed to enjoy your trip!

KandJluvdisney · 05-03-2006, 12:07 PM

such a trooper
more please

**SHEANA1226** · 05-03-2006, 12:28 PM

Sorry you weren't feeling well I hoep it gets better.

merrymom · 05-03-2006, 02:20 PM

[img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img]

**DrDolphin** · 05-03-2006, 04:13 PM

Sorry you weren't feeling well!

Huntermom · 05-03-2006, 07:16 PM

Sounds like your daughter is a great kid and a trooper, too, being able to cope with a sick mom, when you are both away from home.

Diane

luvnwdwgal · 05-03-2006, 08:14 PM

So sorry you were sick! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

05-02-2006, 08:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
ladyt PassPorter Guide Community Rank: Globetrotter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 3,225	The trip that almost wasn\'t - UPDATED with day 3 on page 3 A little background - I went on a trip with my mom, dad and dd to visit my grandfather in Georgia. I couldn't get that close to WDW and not make a short trip right? So, I planned on a 2 and a half day trip to Disney to get my fix. My parents then decided to spend a few days in Charleston, SC and Savannah before heading to Grandpa's. I got sick 4 days before the trip and it just kept getting worse. But, I headed out for the 10 hour drive to Charleston anyway, thinking I'd surely be better in time to do Disney. Boy, was I wrong! We rented the car in Charleston on Monday. I was definately sick, but determined to take dd to Disney for a few days. I was coughing like I had TB, dizzy and really tired. But I was going come heck or high water. Dd and I packed up the car and headed to Florida early Tuesday morning. We made it to the Boardwalk around 3:00 pm. I arrived at the entrance, popped the trunk, Bell Services whisked away my luggage and the Valet took the car. It was so nice to have such great service. We checked in and were asked if we would mind a handicapped room. Any room would be great at that point! Heck, I would have taken a broom closet! We were in our 3rd floor, Luna Park Pool view room by 3:25. I was miserable, but determined to make the best of things. The room was very nice. King size bed, zero entry shower, microwave, coffee maker, nice fridge, toaster, everything we needed. Our luggage was sent up right away. The Bell Services CM even offered to call a physician for me since I was coughing my head off when he came with the luggage. I declined, but thanked him very much for his concern. Dd saw the pool from the balcony and insisted that we go swimming. I thought OK, she can splash around in the kiddie pool while I soak in the sun. Well, it was hot. Unseasonably hot, 92 degrees, even hotter by the pool. So, we went for a dip in the big pool so I could cool off. After about an hour, I was ready to rest, so we went back to the room. I debated skipping Epcot that night, but decided I could do it. We got dressed, I put dd in the stroller (thank God for the stroller!) and off we went. We caught the boat to Epcot and entered through the International Gateway after exchanging my AP renewal vouchers. We explored the World Showcase until it was time for dinner. The Flower and Garden Festival was neat, but not as grand as I had expected. We took lots of topiary pictures and I enjoyed watching dd play in the Home Depot kids display. We checked in at Biergarten for our 7:00 dinner. They were turning people away with no ADR's. This was a Tuesday night at 7:00 and the park was not crowded at all. So, take that as a hint - make ADR's! Dinner was great. I had no appetite, but tried to enjoy it. Dd loved dancing with her little boy friend that she met at the table. He asked her to dance and it was so cute!! He was 6, she is 5. Priceless. After we ate, we went outside to get a spot for Illuminations. We sat near Germany and the view was pretty good from there. Like I said, not crowded at all so we had lots of space which I am not used to at Illuminations. Of course, I cried as always. After that, we decided to walk back to BWV. It was a nice, short walk. That was the best part of staying at BWV. We checked out the General Store and bought a few things. Did I mention that we had NO room in my mom and dad's car, so I couldn't buy very many goodies? A definate change for me! So, it was back to the room for a good nights rest (didn't happen, coughed all night!) So, that was day one. Fun and too fast, but I was happy to be at Disney and hoped that day 2 would be better (wishful thinking). I'll give you a hint about day 2 - have you ever been at Disney with laryngitis? I mean complete, totally could-not-talk-a-bit laryngitis? Well, I can say now that I have!!!!

05-02-2006, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
TinkMulanMickeysMom Community Rank: Globetrotter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 3,393	Re: The trip that almost wasn\'t - day 1 Laryngitis at Disney?? Poor thing.

05-02-2006, 08:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
hygienist Community Rank: Wayfarer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: East Central Alabama Posts: 155	Re: The trip that almost wasn\'t - day 1 You must really love Disney to go while you were that sick! I hope you are better now. That would be the absolute worst thing....be on vacation, in such a wonderful place, and not feel like enjoying it! You poor thing! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img]Maybe these will make you feel better!

05-02-2006, 08:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
bsblady01 Community Rank: Jetsetter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: new york Posts: 2,642	Re: The trip that almost wasn\'t - day 1 more please.

05-03-2006, 09:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
lauren-roxy Community Rank: Legend Extraordinaire Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ohio Football Hall Of Fame Posts: 36,394	Re: The trip that almost wasn\'t - day 1 Great start Tammy!! I'm sorry that you were feeling so bad though, but you were a real trooper! Can't wait to read more!

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05-03-2006, 09:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
jimmymac Community Rank: Legend Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 16,390	Re: The trip that almost wasn\'t - day 1 Sorry you were under the weather but great report. Walking back to your hotel from Illuminations is so cool

05-03-2006, 10:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
lablady Community Rank: Trekker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,120	Re: The trip that almost wasn\'t - day 1 Poor thing! I would NOT want to be sick in the hot weather. That would make it even more miserable. Hope you still managed to enjoy your trip!

05-03-2006, 12:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
KandJluvdisney Community Rank: Globetrotter Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Methuen,MA Posts: 3,357	Re: The trip that almost wasn\'t - day 1 such a trooper more please

05-03-2006, 02:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
merrymom Community Rank: Sightseer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 60	Re: The trip that almost wasn\'t - day 1 [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/fairy2.gif[/img]

05-03-2006, 07:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
Huntermom Community Rank: Trekker Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,533	Re: The trip that almost wasn\'t - day 1 Sounds like your daughter is a great kid and a trooper, too, being able to cope with a sick mom, when you are both away from home. Diane

05-03-2006, 08:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
luvnwdwgal Community Rank: Legend Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: North Central Ohio Posts: 17,444	Re: The trip that almost wasn\'t - day 1 So sorry you were sick! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

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