Wednesday 21 September 2022

Orlando Florida Day 14 - Homebound

And just like that all good things have to come to an end. After 2 fantastic weeks in Orlando Florida it was time to pack our cases and check out of the Resort by 10am. The challenge here was to make sure everything we had bought would fit in to the 5 suit cases plus hand luggage. Then the next challenge was to get all of this loaded in to the car and have room for us all to sit.

We briefly contemplated going to Gatorland on our final day but by the time we checked out of the resort we figured it would be too much of a rush, plus everyone wanted to do a bit more shopping (clearly they felt I hadn't spent enough money already this holiday!). So we went to one of the outlets first and for some reason it was absolutely heaving with people. Joshua wanted some "more" trainers in the Nike shop and I kid you not, the queue was probably about 50 people long - if only you get get a Lightning Lane Pass for Nike.

After the outlet we headed over to Disney Springs for one final look around and for some food before heading to the airport. At Disney Springs Holly got to play in the Lego a bit and build a car to test down the ramp. I was tempted to buy myself a light sabre but the kids talked me out of it saying it would be a waste of money. Why on earth did I listen to them!

Anyway the airport check-in and security was once again very good. The wait for departure didn't seem too long even though we were delayed by about 30 mins. Maybe the pumpkin spice latte did the trick. On the flight home we all tried to sleep as much as we could, however one row in front of us was a special needs child who pretty much cried most of the way home. This left Brandon pulling his hair out at times and ready to explode.

Anyway Orlando was absolutely fantastic and a holiday of a lifetime for the family. I doubt I will be able to afford this again anytime in the near future and so I am pleased to have been able to given the kids this opportunity and make such great memories for them.

Holly's Lego car at Disney Springs.

This kept Holly entertained for a while.

Holly with a Princess in Disney Springs.

And one last picture before setting off for the airport.

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