All packed up and ready to go.

[Cyrano]

Orlando Ale is on our todo list. The fish and chips and ribs look superb

 

[wayneg]

We use 2 Ale houses, one at LBV that Luke described and one out at Hunters creek as its close our friends house, we usually go for a meal then back to theirs after, which is what we did last night.

Not going to post anymore pics til I get home at the weekend, connection is so slow its almost impossible to upload.

Been to St Augustine today, great trip, 2 hours+ each way got there for about 10am came away about 5:30pm, plenty to see, did some Geocaching, found 7 caches around the city. End of day did the old jail tour, good fun.
A lot cooler up there today, fleeces on all day. Hope it warms back up tomorrow, been really nice all week.
Called at Mimi's cafe on the way back, portions bigger than ever, no way could Matt eat all his jamalaya.

Tomorrow, mini golf at WinterSummerland, lunch at Celebration then over to Titusville for the shuttle launch at 4:50pm

 

[dixonsontour]

Sounds good!

My plans for tomorrow - work

 

[Elise79]

Tomorrow, mini golf at WinterSummerland, lunch at Celebration then over to Titusville for the shuttle launch at 4:50pm

Not jealous at all Always wanted to see a shuttle launch but it has always been delayed when we have been there

My plans for the day are housework and then watching the shuttle on the PC tonight!

 

[Cyrano]

Shame about the poor internet connection.

Sounds like you are having a great time enjoying what Florida has to offer sans Disney

Thanks for the reminder about the shuttle launch. Will be watching it on the PC too

 

[disneyholic family]

sounds like a fun trip Wayne!!

i'm keeping my fingers crossed for the launch for you!!

we never succeeded in seeing a shuttle launch ...
they were always delayed - even the time we had KSC launch tickets...
since this is the last, i guess i'll never get to see one...

are you going to the celebration town tavern? i'm getting hungry again....

 

[wayneg]

we never succeeded in seeing a shuttle launch ...
they were always delayed - even the time we had KSC launch tickets...
since this is the last, i guess i'll never get to see one...

are you going to the celebration town tavern? i'm getting hungry again....

We have been really lucky, this will be our 4th launch, could have seen 1 or 2 more in the early years but wasn't confident enough to drive out there back then.
Still 2 more after this one, last is scheduled for June, hope that gets delayed until August

Yes Town Tavern again

 

[Cyrano]

Still 2 more after this one, last is scheduled for June, hope that gets delayed until August

Yes Town Tavern again

Being selfish, sorry I hope the 28th June is not delayed. After two failed attempt to see the shuttle called off, this will be our last attempt to see it

 

[disneyholic family]

We have been really lucky, this will be our 4th launch, could have seen 1 or 2 more in the early years but wasn't confident enough to drive out there back then.
Still 2 more after this one, last is scheduled for June, hope that gets delayed until August

Yes Town Tavern again

i thought this was the last one...well if we're there in august, who knows..

town tavern.............love their fish and chips...yummmmm
my mom loves the clam chowder....the spoon stand ups in the middle without falling over...

 

[Tony Toon]

A lot cooler up there today, fleeces on all day. Hope it warms back up tomorrow, been really nice all week.

Waves of sympathy rushing across the North Atlantic. Can you sense it?

Meanwhile I'm exhausted just reading your schedule. Look, see.

Tony

Enjoy your vacation.

Where's your favourite spot for a nap at WDW. I have to say I don't necessarily have a favourite - I seem to be able to enjoy 40 anywhere.

 

[mossyflossy]

Hi Wayne, sorry I'm so late to wish you happy travels. Loving the food porn...we rate HoB and LBV Ale House too, are you visiting the Cheesecake factory this trip?

 

[fuse04]

Have a good trip Wayne

 

[Dollyrar]

Love reading your daily updates Wayne!

Have a great one!

 

[wayneg]

town tavern.............love their fish and chips...yummmmm
my mom loves the clam chowder....the spoon stand ups in the middle without falling over...

Sorry Beth, got the wrong place, we went to Market St Cafe, still really good food.

Where's your favourite spot for a nap at WDW. I have to say I don't necessarily have a favourite - I seem to be able to enjoy 40 anywhere.

Only place I can think I have dropped off in Disney is Carousel of Progress. One trip I had a really bad cold took something from Walgreens which knocked me out, couldn't stay awake in Seaworld one day, every time I sat down I fell asleep.

Hi Wayne, sorry I'm so late to wish you happy travels. Loving the food porn...we rate HoB and LBV Ale House too, are you visiting the Cheesecake factory this trip?

Just been this evening Ruth, service was oustanding, he even brought us all a coke each to take out without asking. Food as good as ever, I had spicy crispy beef which was delicious. Pics when I get home.

Went to Titusville for shuttle launch. No problems getting there, slight bit of traffic but only added 10 mins on, parked in car park which was empty last time, this time I estimate over 2,000 cars. Titusville was packed solid, never seen so many there. Coming home bumper to bumper from Titusville to Orlando airport, 4 hours to get back. Well worth it though and 80+ temps again

 

[disneyholic family]

Sorry Beth, got the wrong place, we went to Market St Cafe, still really good food.


Only place I can think I have dropped off in Disney is Carousel of Progress. One trip I had a really bad cold took something from Walgreens which knocked me out, couldn't stay awake in Seaworld one day, every time I sat down I fell asleep.



Just been this evening Ruth, service was oustanding, he even brought us all a coke each to take out without asking. Food as good as ever, I had spicy crispy beef which was delicious. Pics when I get home.

Went to Titusville for shuttle launch. No problems getting there, slight bit of traffic but only added 10 mins on, parked in car park which was empty last time, this time I estimate over 2,000 cars. Titusville was packed solid, never seen so many there. Coming home bumper to bumper from Titusville to Orlando airport, 4 hours to get back. Well worth it though and 80+ temps again

never been to market st - i know it's right next door...maybe i'll manage to tear myself away from the town tavern next time and try it

as for the cheesecake factory - the important question is what did you have for dessert????????????

4 hours to get back to orlando!!!!!! yikes, that's a LOT of traffic!!!
i guess since this is getting down to the final flights, people are taking interest again..
i saw it live on tv.....had fox news in the background while i was working, so i could hear when they got down to the final count....
very cool!! now i know where i got 'last flight' from...
this was the last flight of this particular shuttle (the discovery - the oldest of the shuttles)..

i don't know what the US is doing with its space program...seems they're ending one before they know what they're doing for the next one...
it's very sad....

 

[wayneg]

as for the cheesecake factory - the important question is what did you have for dessert????????????

i don't know what the US is doing with its space program...seems they're ending one before they know what they're doing for the next one...
it's very sad....

We didn't bother with desserts being so late back from the shuttle launch & I only eat dessert if entrees are not big enough, rarely get to dessert at cheesecake factory

 

[jtlover]

When I saw the news of the launch I thought you and Karen would be there.

I loved the evening launch I saw last year

Would you recommend the cheesecake factory then - as we are still thinking of a meal off site on our trip.

 

[wayneg]

Would you recommend the cheesecake factory then - as we are still thinking of a meal off site on our trip.

If you have never been yes, definitely a place to try. Had about 4 meals there now, all excellent.

 

[Pootle]

Hope you all have a good journey home. It was a pleasure to meet up with you and your lovely family - I feel like I've known you all for years

 

[wayneg]

Hope you all have a good journey home. It was a pleasure to meet up with you and your lovely family - I feel like I've known you all for years

Great to meet you & David also, where did the time go, there about 90 mins time just flew.

Last night we tried to get in at Logans Roadhouse but 30-40 min wait so back to Orlando Alehouse at LBV, no wait. Had a really nice steak.

Flight home at 4:15 today, will update from home when I have a better connection.
For anyone wanting a really good value hotel here is great but look elswhere if internet access is important.