[absolutaloha]

Sunday Nov 7th: Arrived in Orlando around 1pm from Raleigh, NC. Stayed halfway in Savannah. Met the rest of the family at Shades of Green (we stayed off site in a timeshare). Went to Boardwalk and ate dinner and rented a bike. Had a wonderful time.

Monday Nov 8th: My Birthday :) Woke up early and met the family at the TTC. Rode the ferry to MK. Got FP for Splash Mountain. Rode Thunder Mountain, Tea Cups, Mickey's Philharmagic. Family surprised me with lunch at Crystal Palace. Pooh made me run around the dining room 3 times holding a sign. On to Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear, Oneway people mover (dont know new name),Haunted Mansion and Pirates. Walked to front of the park by Train Station and watched SpectroMagic. After parade rode monorail to the Poly and watched the water parade and Wishes from the beach. Made it back to hotel by 10pm.

Tuesday Nov 9th: My sister's birthday :) It was raining so we ate lunch and had drinks at the Poly. Rode bus to Downtown Disney. Shopped and ate dinner at Fulton's.

Wednesday Nov 10th: We went to Epcot and rode Test Track and Mission Space then rode bus to MGM. Rode Tower of Terror and Rockin Roller Coaster. Also rode Great Movie Ride and watched the History of Walt Movie. Went back to Epcot and ate dinner at American Pavillion and watched Chubby Checker concert. Left before Illuminations.

Thursday Nov 11th: Met family at Contemporary and rode speed boats (so fun!!) and then went back to hotel to change for dinner. Ate at Bahama Breeze in Orlando and went back to hotel to take advantage of Jacuzzi.

Friday Nov 12th: Parked at Boardwalk and walked to Epcot through back entrance so our car would be there at the end of the day. Went to Animal Kingdom and rode all the big rides and took in the bird show (it was super busy that day). Saw the construction on the new ride..what is it?? Went to Epcot and ate dinner at Mexican Pavillion. Rode Spaceship Earth and walked around world showcase. Got a great piece of cake from the bakery and a coffee. Walked around WorldShowcase and got a great spot for illuminations in front of France on the Bridge. Illuminations was awesome!! and right afterwards we saw a man propose to his fiance. So sweet!! They had rented a private boat that came right up under the bridge (has anyone ever done this?). Walked back to boardwalk from back entrance to get our car.

Sat Nov 13th: Hung around hotel and did laundry, went shopping at the outlets and said a sad goodbye to the warm weather and to Disney :( Drove halfway and stayed in Beaufort SC.

* We took this trip easy since it was my boyfriend's first time...usually my family is gung-ho the entire time. We just took our time and enjoyed people watching and the atmosphere. It was a great trip!!

[Dana]

Sounds like a great trip! I have never had the pleasure of seeing someone propose, but I hope to. I love the part about Pooh making you run around the Crystal Palce..sounds like a blast! Thanks for sharing it all with us. I hope your DBF liked his first trip to WDW and he goes back again with you.

[Erin]

That sounds like a wonderful trip. It sounds like a great time was had by all!!!