Wild & Wacky 3 week LIVE Trip Report AKV, DCL & BWV

[KristineN]

WELCOME
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I can't promise you it will all be pretty....but it should be awfully interesting!!! Take a seat, and join my party!!


Cast of Characters

Me, Kristine…mom of 4 kids ages 20, 13, 10, 8…although the college kid isn’t joining us this time.


Raised as a Disney fan and have been going there since I was about 5

Hubby, Bill who is a recent Disney convert…enough so that we purchased a bunch of DVC points YEA!!!


Jackie, 13 going on about 30.

Chris, 10, has never met a thrill ride that he doesn’t like.

Kirsten 8, turning 9 during this trip!! Loves all things Disney


Trip Background

We purchased AKV points at the Doorway to Dreams and received double developer points. We decided to live it up and spend 11 days at Animal Kingdom Concierge!!!


Somehow before I knew it, we were adding in a Disney Cruise, a trip to Kennedy Space Center, Sea World, Universal Studios & another week at the Boardwalk after the cruise. Plus a couple of more surprises that I will save and tell you guys later.

This family has NEVER gone on a trip this long before…and I am just a tad nervous…but VERY excited!!!

So pour a glass of wine and join me for some WILD & WACKY ADVENTURES!!!

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Bags are packed, boarding passes are printed, cab has been ordered. We head out tomorrow morning.


STAY TUNED....

COMING UP TOMORROW:
We decided to head down a day early, Concierge was unavailable this night, so we are staying in a 1 bedroom Savannah view.


By the way...we have never rented a car before in WDW, but decided since this is such a long trip that it made sense. The kids were disappointed as the only time Bill & I ever argue is in the car. He likes to "help me" as he says. I am practicing my deep breathing exercises in advance...how bad can it be?? (Remind me I said that!!!!)

 

[johnsonet]

3 weeks?? Nice! And AKL Concierge is one of my FAVORITES! Can't wait to read all about it Cute pics of your family
(also secretly hoping to hear about the new Simpson's ride at Universal )

 

[KristineN]

we have NEVER been to Universal...so I am really excited to check it out (Sshhh....don't tell anyone)

3 weeks?? Nice! And AKL Concierge is one of my FAVORITES! Can't wait to read all about it Cute pics of your family
(also secretly hoping to hear about the new Simpson's ride at Universal )

 

[tinknme]

Great start Kristine! I know this will be a trip you all will never forget & a trip report we as readers will always remember

We love US, but have not been since 2005. Looking forward to returning once the Harry Potter part is open!

 

[babytrees]

Yea!! a Kristine trip report


I can't wait to hear all of your adventures!!

 

[Goldeelox9]

Hope you have fun! Can't wait to READ all about it!

 

[pjstevens]

Kristine,

Have a wonderful time. Can't wait to hear all about your adventures!

 

[triplefigs]

Kristine, I hope you have a fantastic trip and can't wait to live through you for 2 weeks! And make sure to die yourself blue before heading to Universal so you'll match Marge...

 

[Steamboat Marti]

we have NEVER been to Universal...so I am really excited to check it out (Sshhh....don't tell anyone)

Tell Christopher that I told him to go on the Hulk at Islands of Adventure, and he has to sit in the front seat. Then call me because I want his reaction!

 

[Steamboat Marti]

Kristine, I hope you have a fantastic trip and can't wait to live through you for 2 weeks! And make sure to die yourself blue before heading to Universal so you'll match Marge...

Good one Denise!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Sounds wonderful! Can't wait for live reports!

 

[yellowfish78]

we have NEVER been to Universal...so I am really excited to check it out (Sshhh....don't tell anyone)

Yeah!!! Universal!!! Let me know if you check out Rising Star in Citywalk!

Tell Christopher that I told him to go on the Hulk at Islands of Adventure, and he has to sit in the front seat. Then call me because I want his reaction!

...I forgot about that ride...

 

[LITTLEKID58]

Okay Kristine

Ready for your TR.....

 

[ChristyJ]

I'm so excited for you guys and am sure you'll have a wonderful time! I can't wait to hear more about the surprises!

 

[poohmomof5]

I am excited for you guys, you have a wide gap in your kids ages like I do...16 through 3 years old! Have a blast!

 

[Imagoofy1]

Have a wonderful time. Looking forward to the TR HAVE FUN

 

[my3princes]

I can't wait to read all about your adventures. I'm sure your trip report will get me ready for our own 3 week trip.

 

[Steffy]

Have a wonderful time Kristine!!!! Can't wait to read all about it...

 

[KristineN]

Heading to the airport....next post from me will be from Animal Kingdom Lodge!! We are soooo excited!!

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[KristineN]

Just a quick update that we have arrived!!

The flight itself was uneventful.....unfortunately 1 piece of our luggage did not make it on our flight!! Turns out it went out on the flight after ours...we hung out at the airport an extra 1/2 hour and were good to go!!

waiting for luggage

The car rental went smoothly, with the help of the GPS...driving was a dream.

Right now we are in a 1 bedroom Villa at Animal Kingdom Lodge. We have a Savannah view. The view is amazing...we have seen lots of animals...of course every time I go out with a camera...only 1 animal remains I do not like the location of the room. It is too from from the lobby for my liking. Luckily we will be moving to concierge tomorrow. I will write more and post more pictures tomorrow...I am exhausted from the travel.

A couple shots of the room

STAY TUNED...

COMING UP TOMORROW:

Move tour our 2 bedroom concierge unit Check out the final day at the Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot
Lunch at Coral Reef with a surprise for our birthday girl!!