Welcome to Disney World

"When I saw the Magic Kingdom castle, I started to cry!" "This place is so magical, it doesn't matter if it's raining, it's Disney World" These are just some of the many quotes from the Burlington High school band members after yesterday's dramatic entrance into the Magic Kingdom. Both flight groups arrived ahead of schedule and the mechanics of travel went "as smooth as silk", to quote our Disney Chair, Steve Parker. Weather started out in the 80s and sunny, but by 5:00, it started to rain off an on for the rest of the evening. The park was scattered with rain ponchos and umbrellas as it didn't stop us from going on Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, just a few of the park favorites. The band meet time at 8:30 in front of the castle resulted in Mr. Lovell conducting the band in their well-practiced "Ooh aah" chant while on-lookers applauded at the 100+ band and chaperone group huddled in front of the castle. They decided to leave the park before the 9:00 Spectrum Magic parade, which was a good decision because the parade was delayed due the weather. Many of the kids went back to the hotel and went in the "amazing" pool at the Port Orleans hotel. All band and chaperones are in building 5, conveniently located right near the pool and the food court. The Port Orleans French Quarter is a lovely hotel, appointed in the style of New Orleans, and the rooms are spacious with double sinks in the bath and plenty of room for all of the kids' stuff. Overall, the band can boast of a successful first day. I'll post photos soon. Next stop, Hollywood Studios for encounters with Tower of Terror and Rock 'n Roller Coaster!!!