Here is the continued posts from journey log to Orlando:
10:40 am-Finally leaving McDonalds. 170 miles left. While loading up, Mom said she had a surprise for the kids. Reagan said that she hoped it was a small one since she couldn't hold anymore since the others were big
(they were tiny)
10:50 am-More gas
10:55 am- Back on the road. Gas cap on. Bug's Life movie started for the crew
11:00 pm-Anderson and Graham want some milk but none is poured and Mom is not brave enough to pour from a gallon of milk while the car is moving
11:05 pm-Stop at a rest stop. Boys get milk and Campbell gets her bottle. 60 miles left
12:30 pm-Bug's Life over. Mom hasn't read any magazines-been working on this list. Lots to do on the way home
12:45 pm-Anderson asks Dad to hold Mickey because he is too big and he will drop him while he holds Lightning McQueen
12:46 pm-"Are we there yet?"asked for the first time. Little do they know we drove all night while they were sleeping-they missed so much! Robby answered yes and Reagan and Anderson both shouted yes!
12:49 pm-Second toll
12:57 pm-Third toll. Oh, no, what will we do if we don't have the correct change. Oh, that has happened before when we were here. Robby just had bills and no change-we put the dollar bill in and sped off despite the lights and sirens going off behind us
1:00 pm-At hotel but no rooms ready on the first floor-we can wait. You wouldn't believe all of the stuff we have.
1:15 pm-Remember back entrance to Animal Kingdom is behind hotel. Drive around to scout out times/directions. Saw monorail-kids thrilled
1:50 pm-In hotel room. Clean, close to the parks, large room, safe, dirt cheap and great parking. What could be better!
2:20 pm-Kids in the bath so we can unpack. Working fast since they are trying to drown each other (kidding)
2:45 pm-Robby and Campbell sleeping, Reagan and Anderson sitting on the bed watching a movie and Mom entertaining Graham so he doesn't scream and wake Robby. Good night!
So after a one hour rest, the next day began-even if it was almost 4 in the afternoon. Forgive me for not keeping an itemized list but I have plenty to do now and am not trying to stay awake. We loaded up and headed out for Downtown Disney. On the way there, we saw our last place that we stayed-the Caribbean Beach. And Mom counted all of the buses that she was glad that she was not on! (The week is still early, she may change her mind!)
We had seen a picture of the T-Rex Cafe and thought the kids might enjoy it but guessed that the wait would be nuts so we didn't mention it. They love a show called Dinosaur Train and can name a zillion dinosaurs. The wait was just 30 minutes so within no time we were seating in some type of icy snowy room that had meteor showers every 20 minutes. The lights would change colors, the dinosaurs would roar, it was bright and dark and noisy-too much for Anderson who had a breakdown the first time it happened. He did hold it together the second time though. Reagan enjoyed it and Graham just whined but did eventually start waving at the dinosaurs. And the food-oh my-the food was good. Or maybe we haven't had a real meal or any sleep in a few days! Robby had a huge chicken fried steak and Tara had an appetizer sampler-onion rings, cheese dip, bruschetta and quesadillas. Delicious!
Soon we were back at the hotel and as soon as we laid the kids down they were out. Campbell is the only hold out and is having her second bottle after snuggling with Minnie mouse for awhile. Traveling is tough on everyone. Hopefully, we will all rest well-tomorrow is a big day!
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