Disney Vacation

Some Random pictures.

We have been home for about a week now but I have not had a chance to update the blog yet. It was two weeks of fun but we all came home exhausted and ready for another more relaxing vacation. I am definitely not up for the packing and unpacking again though so soon.
The trip there was much less stressful then I anticipated. It got a little hairy when we had to go through the airport security checks but we made it out with everyone and everything minus the water bottles. Each one of the girls carried their own backpack with toys, snacks and an extra change of clothes. They also had to pull their own luggage until we checked it in but they did a great job. I took the big double stroller loaded down with Gavin in the front, two car seats in the back and bags underneath and hanging off the handles. It was a lifesaver and we were able to check it at the gate and it was ready and waiting for us when we got off the plane! Daddy was in charge of the two big suitcases and we were off. This was Gavin and Marina's first flight and they really enjoyed the take off and landings and were generally content. The way home was a little harder because Marina was overtired and cranky and wanted to let everyone know about it! All in all though it wasn't too bad a journey.

We stayed at two different timeshares during our stay. The first one was smaller and had 2 pools and a couple of smaller water slides that Marina had a blast on. The resort company also had another timeshare down the road that had a full water park (Liki Tiki Lagoon)that we had use of so we spent one morning there. The resort had three levels and we were located on the top floor. It proved to be a hot trek up to the unit after a day at the parks. We had our groceries delivered by Garden Grocer so at least we didn't have to carry all our supplies up. They are like the Stopand Shop Peapod in that you order ahead of time on the computerand then they deliver it right to your kitchen. They even helped us unpack and put stuff in the fridge. From my limited experience with them I have only good things to say about their service and friendly employees.
We spent much of the first week visiting the parks early in the morning and the second week at the water parks and afternoon/night park visits. We stayed the second week at Orange Lake Resort, which is said to be the largest timeshare in the world. I believe it! They had countless pools, 7 restaurants, two water parks (one with a lazy river) a lake with boating and jet skiing and a movie theater. It was great to everything right there but because of it's size we still had to get in our car to enjoy all the amenities.

I will continue to add more posts and pictures as I have time. I hope I don't forget what I wanted to remember before I get a chance to write it down.

Getting there and staying there.


More pictures can be found at the following link.

Florida 2008 pictures
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