Chapter 6
The Journey to Disneyworld Continues and Ends
Elizabeth opened her eyes and found herself back in the pull-out bed. At first, she forgot where she was, but then remembered the dream.
That was freaky it couldn't have been a dream. It was a weird one, but real if I was dizzy, or it could've been my imagination the whole time, Elizabeth pondered the situation. Shortly after this thought, Mr. Jones came into the room.
"Elizabeth, you're awake," Mr. Jones came to Elizabeth's bedside while saying these words. She remembered they were going to Disneyworld. There, she would meet a new person.
"Yes, I'm awake, are we leaving now?" Elizabeth asked, wanting to leave that dream behind.
"We will be. Get dressed now, hurry up, we don't want to be late," Mr. Jones replied then left the room so that Elizabeth could get dressed. She got up and, as fast as her body permitted got dressed.
"Alright, alright, we're awake, dad," Katrina groaned. Mr. Jones had just woken her and Markus up to leave.
"If you're awake, then hurry up, we still have to get there in time," Mr. Jones urged them to get dressed. Once he left, a grin came upon her face.
"What is it, Katrina? Why are you grinning?" Markus, puzzled asked.
"Well, Elizabeth was moaning and groaning very loudly last night. If she's awake, we can get information on what she was fussing over," Katrina replied, still grinning.
"No, Katrina, what if we're caught? Besides, we need to change now, and I don't see any point in trying to get information when we're nearly there," Markus, being a good Christian, refused.
"You're right, Markus, the bible says, 'Honor thy mother and thy father', and if God referenced to that several time in the bible, then He's being serious," Katrina agreed. She got up, went to another room, and started getting changed, too. Markus followed suit.
"I'm glad we're so close now," Elizabeth eagerly got into the van, wanting to leave behind this place, along with the dream that came with it.
"Well, at least someone's excited for Disneyworld," Mr. Jones teased, but he was also being a bit serious.
"That's right, after all, we're so close-"
"-and yet so far," Elizabeth finished for Katrina. Katrina didn't mind, this happened all the time.
"You girls and your jokes, but you're right, we're nearby, but things are still a bit further than our grasp," Mr. Jones replied.
"Let's go, you're all in the same spots as yesterday," Mrs. Jones ushered the others into the van with little problems.
I know we're in Atlanta, but we need to move if we're going to meet some new people, Elizabeth thought to herself. Once everyone was settled and buckled up, the van started up, and in mere moments was on there way once more to Disneyworld.
Later in the day, they were nearly in Orlando, and Elizabeth wanted to see the city, but still make it to Disneyworld in time. It wasn't long before the tension in the van was at its boiling point.
"How far is it, dad?" Katrina asked, wanting Disneyworld to be close just as much as everyone in the van.
"Not far," Mr. Jones replied right as they past a sign, "since we're already in Orlando." All of the other passengers in the van saw the city's mini skyscrapers pass by along with orange fields next to them. The sights were endless, and the tension was released.
Wow, today is clear and beautiful as ever, I can't wait for this thing to get started, Elizabeth thought in awe of the city's glow. Everyone secretly agreed in the van to cherish this moment for a long, long time.
After some time passed, the city was replaced with trees of all kind that surrounded them in all directions. All the passengers couldn't help but stare at the scenery around them. It was truly Florida for these eager Missouri folk.
Everyone was now more eager than ever to get there faster, but it took nearly an hour to see the sign that was welcoming them to Disneyworld grounds.
"Alright, we're here!" the passengers exclaimed as they passed through the gates. They made it in, now to find the hotel they were staying at, but it wasn't far away.
"I bid you welcome to Disneyworld," Mr. Jones declared to the others.
It feels good to be back once more, Elizabeth and Katrina thought to themselves as they pulled into the parking lot.
After they exited the car, a cast member approached them and gleefully welcomed them, as they called it, 'home', for it really was a home away from home. Once they entered the lobby, all of the passengers gasped and were blown away at the sight.
The hotel was decorated as if you were in a cabin with a totem pole in the center. Masks hung all around, the chairs were the right color and comfort, and the fireplace welcomed newcomers to relax. It truly was a marvel to be seen.
Mrs. Jones led the others to the front desk and checked them in. Once Mr. Jones walked in, they all walked toward the Member Villas close by. It was a short walk to their room, including the elevator ride up to their floor. Once they reached their room, they were taken aback.
The room was as beautiful as the lobby, and the two bedrooms foretold the new arrival on her way. Elizabeth walked into her room and lay down on her bed and watched T.V. while she awaited the newcomer, even as the rain began pelting down on the windows.