My Rainiest Trip Ever

bransworld · 05-22-2009

Cast

Me - Brandon 31 - turned 32 on this trip
Greg - My Partner 32
Joey - Our good friend and roommate - 34

Dates - Friday May 15t - Friday May 22nd

Resort - Saratoga Springs Resort

When I booked our cruise last December I was told no vacation in 2009. I whined and begged but was told no. So i eventually moved on and accepted that I was not going to go anywhere for a "real" vacation in 2009.

On Valentine's Day I received a card from Greg and written in the card was a note asking where we were going on vacation this year. Three days later, after comparing WDW and DL we were booked at Saratoga Springs and hoping for our wait list to come through. When i booked we had 83 days to go before our trip. So I made our dining reservations the same day as confirming our resort reservation.

Departure Day - May 15th
We had an 8AM flight from Dayton, Ohio and we left the house at about 5:45AM and were checked in and through security by 7AM. Our flight left right on time and we arrived in Orlando about 10 minutes early at 10AM.

We headed right for the Magical Express bus and walked up checked in right away and literally were put on the bus right away and we were the last to board so the bus was on its way with Saratoga as the first start. So far so good we were on the ground, on the bus, and to the resort by 11AM.

We had used the online check-in process and we only waited about 5 minutes before we were up to the counter. We showed ID and were given our room keys and were about to be sent on our way and then the cast member noticed the memo on our account that I was celebrating my birthday. So he ran off and got me a birthday button. (Later we realized there was a birthday button already in our checkin packet).

Our room was not ready, no big deal. We checked our carry ons in at the Bell Desk and we were off to Epcot.

Here are a couple of pictures to tease you with.... I will post more tomorrow once i am home. We are at the Orlando Airport and will be boarding our flight soon.

iluvwdw · 05-22-2009

Welcome back to reality! I am SO SORRY it rained the whole week. My friend was there from 5/17 and just got back today. I think yesterday was the only day it didn't rain! And this was their first trip!

Can't wait to hear more. Safe home!

**WishUponAStar** · 05-22-2009

YAY! Get home safe, thank you again for the gifts

, and I CANNOT wait to see/hear about the rest of your trip! I loved getting updates via Facebook! Sorry about all the rain. Hope it was still wonderful!

timkelmom · 05-22-2009

Have a safe flight, Brandon. I can't wait for the rest. So sorry you guys were soggy most of the trip. I hope you had a good time despite the weather.

tinkerbelle24 · 05-22-2009

Welcome home brandon. Can't wait to hear all about it

brit · 05-22-2009

Nice picture of Saratoga

**cinderbella** · 05-22-2009

Get home safe! What a tease this TR snipit was!

Just when I was getting ready to hunker down and read a good TR you had to fly home!
Can't wait until you're back and posting.

bransworld · 05-22-2009

I am on airtran and I have wifi available on my iPod but it will take forever to type another installment. So it will have to wait until tomorrow.

cowanfamily · 05-22-2009

Okay, we're here waiting!!!

Hope you made the best of a rainy trip.

seeker84 · 05-22-2009

Headed to WDW JUne 5t,,, Sure hope the rain lets up by then....

cjtownman · 05-23-2009

Sorry about the rain, I was watching the weather this week, it was crazy down there.

**WishUponAStar** · 05-23-2009

Are ya home? Are ya home?

mousemom · 05-23-2009

Hope everything worked out fine with all that rain. I can't wait to read more.

mickeysgirlz · 05-23-2009

Yes! Sunny Florida it has NOT BEEN!!!

I have friends visiting the world this week too, and I feel so bad for them. The thunder is still rumbling and the rain just WON'T STOP!!

Love your photos . . . can't wait to see more! Thanks for the updates on FB too!

**Dana** · 05-23-2009

WElcome home Brandon! Your tease pictures are gorgeous!

05-22-2009	#1 (permalink)
bransworld Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liberty Township, OH Posts: 1,157	My Rainiest Trip Ever Cast Me - Brandon 31 - turned 32 on this trip Greg - My Partner 32 Joey - Our good friend and roommate - 34 Dates - Friday May 15t - Friday May 22nd Resort - Saratoga Springs Resort When I booked our cruise last December I was told no vacation in 2009. I whined and begged but was told no. So i eventually moved on and accepted that I was not going to go anywhere for a "real" vacation in 2009. On Valentine's Day I received a card from Greg and written in the card was a note asking where we were going on vacation this year. Three days later, after comparing WDW and DL we were booked at Saratoga Springs and hoping for our wait list to come through. When i booked we had 83 days to go before our trip. So I made our dining reservations the same day as confirming our resort reservation. Departure Day - May 15th We had an 8AM flight from Dayton, Ohio and we left the house at about 5:45AM and were checked in and through security by 7AM. Our flight left right on time and we arrived in Orlando about 10 minutes early at 10AM. We headed right for the Magical Express bus and walked up checked in right away and literally were put on the bus right away and we were the last to board so the bus was on its way with Saratoga as the first start. So far so good we were on the ground, on the bus, and to the resort by 11AM. We had used the online check-in process and we only waited about 5 minutes before we were up to the counter. We showed ID and were given our room keys and were about to be sent on our way and then the cast member noticed the memo on our account that I was celebrating my birthday. So he ran off and got me a birthday button. (Later we realized there was a birthday button already in our checkin packet). Our room was not ready, no big deal. We checked our carry ons in at the Bell Desk and we were off to Epcot. Here are a couple of pictures to tease you with.... I will post more tomorrow once i am home. We are at the Orlando Airport and will be boarding our flight soon. __________________ Brandon Disneyland - 1987 off site as a kid Disneyland - 1990 off site as a teenager Disney World - Magic Kingdom Only - 2000 offsite Disney World - 2005 ASM Disneyland Paris - 2006 off site Disney World - April 2007 SSR Disney World - April 2008 OKW Disney World - Sept. 2008 WLV Disney World - May 2009 - SSR Disney World - December 2009 - AKL Kidani Village Mousebuzzers I Have Met DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Timkelmom My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Until my first Christmas Season Trip to WDW 24 days 0 hours 25 minutes

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: My Rainiest Trip Ever Welcome back to reality! I am SO SORRY it rained the whole week. My friend was there from 5/17 and just got back today. I think yesterday was the only day it didn't rain! And this was their first trip! Can't wait to hear more. Safe home! __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 83 days 1 hours 55 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: My Rainiest Trip Ever YAY! Get home safe, thank you again for the gifts , and I CANNOT wait to see/hear about the rest of your trip! I loved getting updates via Facebook! Sorry about all the rain. Hope it was still wonderful! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 2 hours 25 minutes

05-22-2009	#4 (permalink)
timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,707	Re: My Rainiest Trip Ever Have a safe flight, Brandon. I can't wait for the rest. So sorry you guys were soggy most of the trip. I hope you had a good time despite the weather. __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER My Disney Countdown Counting down to: NEW MOON!! LOVE IT!!

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: My Rainiest Trip Ever Welcome home brandon. Can't wait to hear all about it __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

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05-22-2009	#6 (permalink)
brit Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York....A long way from Disney Posts: 321	Re: My Rainiest Trip Ever Nice picture of Saratoga __________________ :Brit JUNE 1973 Off site 2003 Coronado OCT. 2005 Caribbean Beach FEB. 2007 Coronado Coronado Dec. 09 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Countdown to Disney's Merry Christmas Vacation Trip 22 days 11 hours 55 minutes

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: My Rainiest Trip Ever Get home safe! What a tease this TR snipit was! Just when I was getting ready to hunker down and read a good TR you had to fly home! Can't wait until you're back and posting. __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

05-22-2009	#8 (permalink)
bransworld Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liberty Township, OH Posts: 1,157	Re: My Rainiest Trip Ever I am on airtran and I have wifi available on my iPod but it will take forever to type another installment. So it will have to wait until tomorrow. __________________ Brandon Disneyland - 1987 off site as a kid Disneyland - 1990 off site as a teenager Disney World - Magic Kingdom Only - 2000 offsite Disney World - 2005 ASM Disneyland Paris - 2006 off site Disney World - April 2007 SSR Disney World - April 2008 OKW Disney World - Sept. 2008 WLV Disney World - May 2009 - SSR Disney World - December 2009 - AKL Kidani Village Mousebuzzers I Have Met DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Timkelmom My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Until my first Christmas Season Trip to WDW 24 days 0 hours 25 minutes

05-22-2009	#9 (permalink)
cowanfamily Big Cheese Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Deep South Posts: 843	Re: My Rainiest Trip Ever Okay, we're here waiting!!! Hope you made the best of a rainy trip. __________________ 2005 All Star Movies - FREE DINING 2006 POP Century - FREE DINING 2008 POP Century - FREE DINING- SEPT. 1-13 2009 POP Century - Free Dining - Sept. 22-Oct.4 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 13 Days in the World! with Free Dining POP Again We're there!

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seeker84 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Holt, Florida Posts: 37	Re: My Rainiest Trip Ever Headed to WDW JUne 5t,,, Sure hope the rain lets up by then....

05-23-2009	#11 (permalink)
cjtownman Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Villa Rica, GA Posts: 131	Re: My Rainiest Trip Ever Sorry about the rain, I was watching the weather this week, it was crazy down there.

05-23-2009	#12 (permalink)
WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: My Rainiest Trip Ever Are ya home? Are ya home? __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 2 hours 25 minutes

05-23-2009	#13 (permalink)
mousemom Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Havana,Florida Posts: 1,207	Re: My Rainiest Trip Ever Hope everything worked out fine with all that rain. I can't wait to read more. __________________ MY DISNEY TRIPS June 2006 Seraton Resort June 2007 Orange Lake Resort April 2008 Marriot Resort Sept. 2008 Old Key West Nov. 2008 Sarratoga Springs Resort May, 2009 Villas at Wilderness Lodge June, 2009 Grand Beach (offsite) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A fun family trip!!

05-23-2009	#14 (permalink)
mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,287	Re: My Rainiest Trip Ever Yes! Sunny Florida it has NOT BEEN!!! I have friends visiting the world this week too, and I feel so bad for them. The thunder is still rumbling and the rain just WON'T STOP!! Love your photos . . . can't wait to see more! Thanks for the updates on FB too! __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 25 days 2 hours 25 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: My Rainiest Trip Ever WElcome home Brandon! Your tease pictures are gorgeous! __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 273 days 2 hours 25 minutes