We moved to TTO and the check in process is run like a well oiled machine! We arrived at the gate and were directed to a staging area where we lined up with other arriving RVs. When it was our turn, we were escorted by an employee on a golf cart to different sites that met our expectations and when we found one we liked, we claimed it and settled in.
We got a great site and made a new buddy right away who we decided was part of the welcoming committee!
We spent our first full day in Orlando at The Magic Kingdom (Disney World), of course! I mean, let’s be real, the ONLY reason we go to Orlando is to go to Disney! LOL! It was a great day and we even spent the entire day there instead of going home to rest mid-day like we usually do. The weather was perfect and we were really having a good time.
We spent the second day at Animal Kingdom.
I was super happy to discover that the Lion King and the Nemo and Friends live shows were operating again! They are a highlight of a visit to Animal Kingdom and had been suspended during COVID. Some of the cast has changed, which was a bit disappointing, but understandable. I hope the previous cast members are somewhere using their talents…as they are certainly missed. Now, the new cast is great, so I don’t mean to take from them.
We did something different to our usual ‘Disney’ visit. We decided to break up the days, since we had plenty of time in the area this time. We took the weekend to just relax and enjoy the campground. We tend to lay low on weekends these days, as it gets too ‘people-y’ out for us on weekends! LOL!
I had to post this photo, because Scooby and I were sitting outside one day enjoying the beautiful weather and this kid rode up on his bike. Scooby started whining and shaking…I kept saying to him ‘what is your issue?’ until I looked up at the kid. It was then that I was taken aback also…he looked so much like James from the back! It is kinda weird, too, as the tattered flag image on his shirt looks similar to James’ tattoo.
On Monday the 16th, we drove around Orlando to visit a few of the Free Little Art Galleries in the area. We also went to Trader Joe’s where I had an interesting situation occur. As with most TJ’s, this one had a ridiculously small parking lot that was packed. I drove around several times and a spot opened up. I pulled into the spot and parked. (Short diversion for clarity…both Ed and I have disabled parking rights/plates, due to our individual disabilities…I won’t go further, because it is our private medical business, but it is part of the story). As I was getting out of the truck, an elderly man backed up from about 10 spaces away, got behind my truck and started screaming at me that I took his spot. I didn’t get a chance to respond and he said “AND it’s a handicapped spot, IDIOT”. Well, since he was elderly, I simply said “I’m sorry you think I took your spot, but I did not.” I started walking to where Ed was and the man got out of his car and I hurried to where Ed was while the man screamed behind me “YOU STUPID PIECE OF WHITE TRASH!” I was equally mortified and amused. I have been called many things, but this was a first….white trash….imagine if he knew I lived in a camper!!! He could have called me white TRAILER trash. Anyhoo….this kinda exemplifies why I don’t like to be in places that are too ‘people-y’. I probably would have moved if he had been nice, because I do have a soft spot for the elderly, especially ones who are disabled, but being old doesn’t give anyone the right to verbally assault someone. **Disclaimer-I’m gonna be preachy until the next photo, so skip if you prefer. Both my husband and I have an invisible disability. Both of us have received our disability parking rights, as everyone who has them must, from a medical physician who determined our needs. When you observe someone utilizing the disabled parking that you think ‘doesn’t look’ disabled, pause a minute and think. There are SO many invisible disability battles that the people around you are fighting. Those people don’t owe you any explanation. If you truly believe someone is breaking the LAW by parking in disabled parking, call the police and report it. It is NOT anyone else’s job or business to ‘police’ disabled parking. Also, while I am ranting, if you happen to park next to a disabled parking spot, don’t ride the line or park partly in their space or the lined area. People with wheelchairs or ability devices need that space to safely get out of their vehicles and get situated. I know this sounds like common sense, but sometimes we do things that we don’t realize might be infringing on others. **RANT OVER**
We went to Universal Studios on Tuesday (17th). As always, it was amazing.
We went to Hollywood Studios on Wednesday (18th). We ate at a 50’s themed diner in the park and the waitstaff is hilarious there! I think this is also the first time we have gotten our photo with the dino that it wasn’t Christmas, so he looks funny to me without his Santa hat and wreath on his neck!
Thursday the 19th we went to Epcot. We were there during the Festival of the Arts. I always enjoy the chalk art that is done during the festival! It amazes me that such talent is just washed away after a while. The forced perspective one was stunning.
The photo below cracks me up. It makes me think of an 80’s couples photo LOL!
Friday evening, Ed and I got to meet up with my niece, Miryam whom we have not seen for around 12 years! It was so wonderful to catch up and share some time with her. AND, of course, I am consistently terrible at taking photos of people we visit! I tend to enjoy visiting so much that I forget to take photos with them.
On Monday the 23rd, we spent the day at Magic Kingdom again. I am fully aware that lots of people do NOT like It’s a Small World, but it is one of my favorite rides at MK. I love to Facetime James while on the ride, because it makes him and Ed both crazy! LOL!
We went to Downtown Disney on Tuesday the 24th and went to Gideon’s which was awesome! I have been wanting to go since they opened, but when we were here before, the lines were crazy long. We still waited about 30 minutes, but it was well worth it. I loved the decor and the cookies were divine! This will be a must every trip now.
As we were packing up and readying ourselves for the next journey, these guys came to tell us goodbye. We really enjoyed this campground and area. We will return for sure!
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