PHOTO TR: USA & CRUISE MEGATRIP 2015

27th of November, a date that I had been waiting for nearly two years prior. The day we would finally fly out of Brisbane, Australia and embark on my dream journey around the US. This trip was in place for the usual Australian "Schoolies" trip to celebrate my 12 years of schooling and opened me up to a whole new standard of parks. The plan included visiting Disneyworld (6 Days), Universal Orlando (2 Days) where we were lucky enough to be given free tickets with unlimited express INCLUDING the Harry Potter Attractions, a Western Caribbean Cruise on RC Freedom of the Seas and finally the Disneyland Resort (2 Days). So lets being this report.

Virgin Australia 777, ready for the first of two flights to Orlando. Total time in the air being nearly 20 hours!

After arriving at our hotel well after sunset we awoke to this wonderful view of sunny Orlando.

We decided to visit EPCOT first, due to our grandparents raving about visit in early 1990's. What an impressive first impression Spaceship Earth made when our family was entering our first ever Disney park!

Up bright and early we made our way to Animal Kingdom.

Just like Spaceship Earth the Tree of Life made another impactful entrance.

After being wowed by Spaceship Earth and Soarin we decided to take a walk around World Showcase due to the insane queues at all of the parks attractions. Thanksgiving Weekend...

China Pavilion, ended up having dinner at the Nine Dragons. Would really recommend the banquet.

My family was astound with the parks beauty. My mum kept on mentioning how much it reminded her of EXPO 88 which was held in Brisbane.

Mission Space, I've done it once. I may do it again someday.

We waited about 15 minutes for Illuminations, I could have waited all day. What an amazing show.

It was honestly the best way to end the first full day of the trip.

The level of detail put in this park was astonishing, really put Australian parks in their place.

Food Truck.

I can't believe in only opened that year, looks like it had been their for decades. The ribs are really worth a try!!

Beautiful river with the parks best attraction in the background. Expedition Everest.

Kilimanjaro Safaris was fun. Expect we thought it seemed to be a 'hit and miss' attraction which we were on a 'miss' run.

Its weird that not one animal seemed to be phased at the hundreds of guests passing by.