Trip Report

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So we flew down to Orlando on the 27th, Friday Evening, while there were thunderstorms in the area. The Southwest flight had plenty of turbulence. Bleah. But we weren't late, and we had no problem getting our luggage and a trip to the hotel (a Holiday Inn Express).

On Saturday we caught the shuttle back to the airport and did a number of things to get on another bus to the port (Canaveral). Jon had bought some beer at a convenient convenience store and was stressing as we went through security at the port terminal but they let it through without so much as blinking.

We were let on board around noon but the staterooms wouldn't be ready until 1:30. I knew about this ahead of time and had thought to bring our swimsuits in our carry-ons. So armed with beer and swimwear we splished around in the pools for a while. Brenden, I might add, spent the majority of his time in the pools.



So we eventually made it to our stateroom, did the obligatory emergency drill, more swimming, etc and eventually ate room service because our dinner seating was at 8:30 pm and there was no way in heck we were going to make that (a common problem during the trip).

Sunday and Monday were sea days and are a blur. The highlight was a visit to the spa after we dropped B off at the Oceaneer Club (for 3-4 year olds and Brenden seemed to enjoy it). I had reserved the 'Rasul' room which basically is a steamroom / spa area where a couple can enjoy some alone time (nudge nudge, wink wink) (I know! On a Disney Ship!). I also recall swimming, drinking (a LOT - the case and a half Jon brought aboard disappeared a day and a half in), food, and not much else.