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Hi All,

Finally got a break to start writing our trip report. Weather was absolutely perfect, only rained twice which was not bad since we were eating dinner the one time and sitting in the airport to come home the second. Crowd levels posted by Touring Plans was not too accurate. Only had to use Fast Pass about 3 times and waits were about 15-25 minutes long, depending on the attraction. Ok here goes.....

Tues 5/10:

Left work at 12:30, woo hoo. Ran home and packed last minute things, vac'd the house quick, watered the plants and finished the notes for our dog sitter. DH came home and we both went to pick up DS from school. Had about 1 1/2 hours until limo came so had DS start his homework. Had a little bit of a rough start due to excitement but he got a good amount done. It was 4:30 when we put the dogs in their room and brought the luggage down, 4:15 limo arrived and we were on our way. Arrived at the airport about 6:30, check in and grabbed something to eat. Boarded the plane on time but the flights were backed up on the runway. Sat about 45 minutes and finally took off. Landed a little after 11:00, got our car and headed to Albertson's for water, juice and snacks. Got to CBR after 12:00am and checked in. We had requested Jamaica, Aruba or Trinidad N. with ground floor.....got Barbados 2nd floor. The computers were shut down for the evening and they said we could request to be moved in the morning when the computers were up. Got to the room and it stunk like mildew and the floor was wet in front of the fridge from a coffee spill. How do I know, stupid me walked through it with socks and proceeded to pat the floor to find the wet spot. In front of the fridge, yuk. Called front desk and explained what we found and they advised they would call us first thing in the morning to give us a new room. Pulled out what we would need for the next day and went to bed.

Wed 5/11:

While in the shower, front desk called so had to call them back. They asked that we come to the Custom House. Went to the Custom House and explained everything, they will move us but do not know where until about 3:00pm. Went back to the room for them to pick up the luggage and headed to Typhoon Lagoon. Got there for the rope drop, pretty funny watching families running for a spot. We knew exactly where we were going, right behind the Life Guard above the wave pool. It is the perfect spot if you have older children to watch them in the pool and you are right next to the entrance to the Mt. Trail or the trail going throught the cave. Lathered up with sunscreen and headed to the pool....brrrr was it cold until you got use to it. Went on all the slides and tube rides, along with the lazy river. Of course we also went on Crushin' Gusher about a dozen times. It was awesome, never laughed so hard. DS and I tried the Shark Reef but backed out once we hit the water (freeeeeezing) and DS paniced with the snorkel. We went to the gift shop on our way out and the CM at the counter asked how our day was, told her it was great. She asked if we did Shark Reef and I explained what happened. She then went in a drawer and pulled out 2 posters "I Survived Shark Reef" and put our names on them. Of course put them in our hotel room window for all to see. Headed back to the resort about 2:30 and we were assigned to Trinidad N. Went to the room and it was perfect, 1st floor courtyard/waterview. What an upgrade! Only about a 2 minute walk to OPR. Our bags arrived and DH and I unpacked while DS went lizard hunting. Took showers and headed to Chef Mickey's for dinner. Awesome dinner as usual, but DS was not interested in the characters as last year. He said that he had their autographs already and didn't want any pictures with them, so DH and I had our pictures taken then. Started to downpoor while eating. After dinner we decided to go to the gameroom in the Contemporary. Hung around for about an hour and went back to CBR. Rain stopped so DS went swimming in the main pool for a while and then we went back to sleep.

Thurs 5/12:

We had a PS at Cape May Cafe for breakfast. Had never been there and it was great! Something for everyone. We had parked at Beach Club so we decided to go to EPCOT for the day. Got to the park around 10:00 and went to Future World. Got a FP for Test Track, there was a 35 minute wait but at Test Track, that can turn into an hour. DS and I went on MS and had a blast. Soarin' was great too, only if you are in the two lower seats you have feet dangling down. As long as you don't look up, it does not effect the experience. Went back to Test Track and then went to Living Seas. Turtle Talk was the best. You are just amazed at how they can do the interaction with the crowd. A definate must see for kids of all ages!!!! Hit Imagination and Universe of Energy. Spent some time in Innovations playing the games and building robots. I built 2 and DS built 1. Stuck them in our hotel window too. Started to get hungry for dinner and decided to go to the ESPN club. Waiting maybe 10 minutes and got a great seat for the show. The guest was none other than Adam Vinatieri of the Patriots (MJD you would have loved it). We are huge Steeler fans, but we still had fun. Tons of Patriot fans there. It was great. Walked the Boardwalk, went back to the car and then back to the hotel. DS and DH went swimming for a while and then crashed.

I know you want me to go on but I have to return to work now. I will get back to all in a bit.