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The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean) - Dec 2010

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Re: The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean)

Postby ajp » Sat Dec 11, 2010 1:42 pm

Don't forget Sandie, Royal Pacific has free internet in the lobby area. It's not bad either.
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Re: The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean)

Postby sandie » Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:45 am

Ok so I slept horrible but that's pretty much normal before a trip - I am not scared of flying - I am scared I stuffed up the packing! We have 2 large and 2 small suitcases - that's double whats normal for us but packing winter coats and cruise clothing was a pain in the butt! And tahts with hiring Cruise Suits for the boys!

Both kids were drugged last night to avoid ear prioblems so they are still asleep and Peter will sleep through anything! So I guess thats it - except to say this time tomorrow I will be at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

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Re: The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean)

Postby alice in wonderland » Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:37 am

Omg!!!!! I am so jealous!!! Have an amaZing time . You deserve it after all that Planning! Can't wait to read all about it ! Have a safe flight
I have no holidays planned to disney for a while....how depressing...i will just have to live through all your adventures!

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Re: The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean)

Postby KeithS » Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:48 am

So I guess thats it - except to say this time tomorrow I will be at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
Yay!!!!

Have fun Sandie - we are already waiting for the first of your updates from Orlando :D

Have a great time at the parks and on the cruise! Say hi to the Princesses for me (I know how much you enjoy meeting them!)
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Re: The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean)

Postby ajp » Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:51 am

Bon Voyage Sandie.
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Re: The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean)

Postby Mel » Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:10 am

Have a fabulous time Sandie! Happy travels!
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Re: The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean)

Postby churros » Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:12 pm

Oh I missed saying have a great trip Sandie!

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Re: The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean)

Postby KeithS » Thu Dec 16, 2010 11:52 am

Well, it is 9pm in Orlando now, and as they were arriving around 6pm, I guess that means they would be checked in and having a great time! Wish I was there too! The weather for the next few days is sunshine and 23-24 degrees! Sounds perfect :D
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Re: The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean)

Postby sandie » Fri Dec 17, 2010 3:41 pm

Well, it is 9pm in Orlando now, and as they were arriving around 6pm,
Oh ha ha ha - let me tell you the story of our trip ........

Our flight from Sydney to LA was scheduled for 11.25 am so we caught a train at 7.28 and were ready to check in when they opened at 8.25 am. Guess what? Our flight was delayed until 2 pm as their had been bad weather in LA the day before and it had arrived late and the crew would not be finished their mandatory stand down until 2 so that was when we could leave.

No problems. We were assured taht 1 hour and 40 minutes would be enough time for us to clear immigration and make our connection - a direct flight to Orlando.

The flight was uneventful and we arrived in LA at 9.05 am giving us a short time to get our bags, clear immigration and do a bag drop and run to our comnnecting flight - this would have been achievable had Delta's processing area not been closed for renovation diverting us to the main immigration centre just as an airbus from China arrived!!!!!!

We were clear of immigration by 10, bags dropped by 10.10 and racing two terminals over ------through security, down a corridor where a lady gave us a lift on her golf cart only to reach the counter ten minutes after our flight, the last direct flight to Orlando on Delta, left!!!!

THey tried to get me to agree to fly the red eye that night - no way, they tried to get me to wait til the next morning - no way!!!

Finally they found four seats on a noon flight to Atlanta which arrived at 8.30 pm with a midnight arrival in Orlando - Done!!!!!

THey also gave us $6 each for lunch - God only knows what you can buy in an airport for $6!!!! We used all the vouchers and got the kids Maccas.

We went to our gate 1 hour before boarding so I could see if I could change the seats so that at least we were sitting in pairs - the lady took or details and told me to sit and listen for her to call my name. At 11.30 am they nnounced that due to bad weather in Atlanta we would not depart until 3.45 arriving at 10.15 pm. This would only give us 30 minutes to make the connection.

Back to the service desk with everyone else (one man in front of me was told they could not rebook him until Saturday). Once again they tried to convince me to wait until the following morning and they would pay for a hotel. Finally we agreed we would risk the Atlanta connection and if we missed it they would get us a hotel in Atlanta and book us on the 7am Thursday flight to Orlando. Done. And we got another $24 in food vouchers.

We board the plane but because we arrive in Atlanta almost 4 hours late no gate is available!!!!! We get to the gate at the exact time our connection is due to leave. We get off the plane and race to the boards and.......... breathe a sigh of relief - the plane was delayed until midnight.

We board our very full plane at 11.40 am, they close the doors and then - nothing. At 12.30 am the pilot announces that we need to de-ice and it will be at least 30 minutes. We finally take off at 2 and arrive at Orlando airport at 3am. We got our hire car and got to our resort at 4 am!!!! We checked in, set the alarm for 8.30 am and went to sleep.

We ignored the alarm and got up at 1 pm on Thursday!!!!!!!
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Re: The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean)

Postby ajp » Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:03 pm

What a great start Sandie :shock: . At least a start like that means that things will only improve. I take it then that the first day was not spent at IOA and Harry Potter World? So, will we get a detailed critique of Delta Airways? :?
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Re: The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean)

Postby ColinA » Fri Dec 17, 2010 4:33 pm

You have had the run around! Way too stressful for me, Just confirms why we stay the night in LA on the way over, US is so unpredictable. LA airport would have to be the most disorganized airport I have been in.

The one that stumped me was I was told to take my belt off and then hold you hands up when in the scanner. I was more worried about my pants falling down than what the scanner would find.

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Re: The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean)

Postby KeithS » Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:08 pm

Wow - with a start like that Sandie, things can only get better and better!

It is amazing how much the stress levels go up when things like flights start getting slightly out of sync. Glad you made it in the end however!

And I guess it doesn't matter what airline you fly - sometimes things just go wrong.
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Re: The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean)

Postby mushu mama » Sat Dec 18, 2010 12:59 am

Oh Wow Sandie :shock: I'm sure the rest of the trip is going to be fantastic though :)
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Re: The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean)

Postby Mel » Sat Dec 18, 2010 8:43 am

Well I'm glad you arrived safe and sound, even though it was later and with so many dramas! Everybody else is right - things can only get better from here :D
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Re: The Morthens Do Orlando (and the Caribbean)

Postby churros » Sun Dec 19, 2010 11:37 am

That really stinks Sandie!


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