:-(

Not really planning just now as some things have changed for us.  Feeling really down about it all.  But at least we have lots of looking forward to do.

Whoa, there was blue skies today....

And it could have been Florida weather without rain.

Lil Miss's Godmother came to visit.  They're just back from 3 weeks in Florida.  We may be coordinating dates next year, so we may get to see them and do some parks together.  Would be fab to see them.

Meanwhile I have done lots of washing and chilling.  Long may the weather last.

Weight

Well after a bit of a disaster, I got weighed... It was not a pretty sight. So am now on a weight loss challenge for our London Trip. But to be able to be comfortable in Orlando, I need to loose weight. Hopefully I can do it. I will get rid of my extra tyres round my middle. Sadly my laptop isn't very well. Hopefully, Mr Groovee has fixed it. But posts may be sporadic. I have managed to get my £2 coin jar to save £2 coins, but I may include £1 and save £1 a day as well.

Crazy Golf

The sun is shining so we headed to Fife where they have a fantastic American Style Crazy Golf.  They have a pirate theme and 2 courses of 18 holes.  It can be quiet but weekends and holidays makes it busy but it makes for a different day out.  Did KFC for lunch then headed over and did Pirates Cove for a change as we've done Treasure Island the last few times.  Mr Groovee won.  I came last and I think it was Lil Miss and then The Boy.  Met some of the boys friends there too.  

It reminds me of the first time to Florida, when Mr Groovee and myself decided to go to the Crazy Golf on I-Drive.  I walloped the golf ball right across the course, to which an american man futher down asked to borrow my Big Bertha.  It meant nothing to me at the time but it's a standard joke now for us.  I hope to get out crazy golfing in Orlando.  So need to check out some places.  I do fancy the disney one for a change as we've never actually taken the time yet.

Something else to explore.  

On another note... The children's Electronic ATM arrived yesterday.  They think it's for the trip to London but realistically it's for saving for Florida once we're back from London.  It's been great fun and it accepts notes which helps.

Lost the Car

I took the children to the opticians to get their eye tests.  Because of the time of the appointments, I decided to do a food shop after.  Mr Groovee came to help with the food shop and when we came out, I knew I was at the right side of the car park but which part of that side had I parked at.  Caused Mr Groovee to start laughing and ask me quietly how I aim to find the car when we hit the parks.  Must start practicing looking where we've parked haha.

Memories

Met my friend BusyLady today.  Let the kids go swimming while we recalled our memories of visits to Orlando when our kids were little.  No planning as such but lovely to chat to someone without the kids over hearing and was fab to see my friend and I feel so much happier within myself.  Kids get on so well and had a ball.  The boy was getting more confident in the pool.  


Lil Miss's godparents are on route home from Florida now.  Unfortunately they have an 90 minute delay already.  Hope they get home safe.

Am going to have an early night.  Have the Thelma Madine Autobiography which I am enjoying.  Hope I can stay awake.

We have been Authorised

Our ESTA's have been Authorised, whoop whoop.  Have pre ordered a Brits Guide to Orlando which comes out in October.

Meanwhile I can start planning our trip to London in 8 weeks and 2 days.  We're going to the Harry Potter Studio Tour and hopefully to Shrek. I'd like to do the Science Museum this time too.

Only 345 days till we go.

ESTA's check, API Check

Have completed the ESTA and the API as the children aren't here.  We've been out and bought 2 guide books and the planning has started.  Need to pre-order another book I want.  Will be glad when Mr Groovee's laptop returns from being repaired.

As we're there over July 4th, we're wondering whether we should hit the beach or do a park... Answers below in comments if you have suggestions.


I wish we were going now. Not sure I can wait 345 days!!!

Gathering Tips

Seeing as it's the first time off site for us.  I am gathering tips.


1) Buy breakfast goods, snacks, milk, water, tea and coffee.  Top up with what you want if you choose to cook.


2) As soon as you enter IOA head to HP and either ride first or get a pass if they are handing them out to come back later.  


Will update whenever I have other tips to hand.


I'd love to start planning what days we do what, but at the moment it's too early to know Disney's extra hours for guests in which case I would avoid. I really want to know where we will be the first day.  Hopefully a park.

347 Days

It's 347 days until we arrive in Orlando.  Mr Groovee and I keep having private wee talks when we're out of earshot of the children.

We took the children swimming this morning and had fun.  The Boy needs more confidence, so we plan to try swimming at least once a week if possible.  I took the children to a kind of fun kind of pool but ideal for the boy to gain confidence in for next summer.

I keep looking at clothes but have no idea's of what sizes we'll need.  I spending forever on the Dis Boards and The Dibb.  I so want to load up the main computer to be able to get all my links from 2007's trip.  But the kids will know something is up.  So I'll have to be patient until they aren't here.

Have roughly planned what tickets we want to get for what parks.  So lets hope the prices don't jump up too soon.

Just posting my ticker.  I just love countdowns.

The Villa

The villa is based on the Highway 27 in Kissimee.  Part of the Westridges complex.  It has 3 bedrooms an it's own pool.  Mr Groovee is keen to know if we have a fob for the garage door so we can drive right in and not use the front door!!!

We decided on a villa this time so that we could chill out and not stress with 4 of us in one bedroom with a small bathroom.  We'll have 2 bathrooms here.  That will be very exciting for the Groovee Family as we only have one bathroom in our house.

Would you look at the top of the picture... it's BLUE sky!  Not seen that in a while ho hum,

The Groovee's are off to Orlando

Hello, Welcome to the blog. I'm Groovee. I'm from Scotland, where I live with Mr Groovee. We have 2 children Lil Miss and The Boy. We last went to Orlando in 2007. We had a ball but a lot of sitting about as the Boy was too small height wise. So me and Mr Groovee think it's time to return. In 11 months and 2 weeks we will be there. In 12 months, we'll be home and jet lagged. We've always stayed at a Disney Hotel. This time we're trying a villa cos 4 of us in one room is fine for a few nights, but 2 weeks in Orlando may have us at each others throats. So we're looking forward to the villa. Oh and before I finish, Lil Miss and The Boy know nothing. We hope to break the news at Easter, in a magical way. Looking forward to sharing my trip planning and adventures with you all. Speak soon Groovee x