Vacations are a time to unwind, relax and enjoy the moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. It's a time when spending time with your family is easy since all of your schedules match and the best memories are made.

At 21, the magical world of Disney still holds a special place in my heart. Even though my years of wonder and innocence might have passed, the thrill of seeing my younger cousins race to the lines and character greetings reminds me of my family trips when I was a kid.

Although my trip has just started, I've already comprised serval memorable experiences that I will never forget. Some of which happened before the plane even touched down in Orlando. 

As a frequent traveller, I've dealt with the hussle and bustle of airport delays and plane dramas, but none compare to this flight. Within the timespan of an hour and a half, we nearly had to make two emergency landings after two seperate people had health issues that could have potentially been severe. Not to mention, both episodes happened in the row behind me, one of them next to my aunt.

Needless to say, things got off to a pretty interesting start to our post-holiday vacation. Upon arriving to our hotel, our fate had turned and the fun began. We stayed at The Villas at The Grande Floridian, one of the most beautiful hotels within the Disney Resorts and one monorail stop from the Magic Kingdom.

Following check-in, we wasted no time and set out for an afternoon at Animal Kingdom. Thanks to fast pass, we waited no more than 10 minutes for every, making all of the morning flight drama a minor bump in the road. Watching my younger cousins conquer big rides and the excitement on their faces truly makes everything worth while.

To conclude the day, we ate at Ohana, a family style restaurant within the Polynesian. As the last of our food arrived, Cinderella's castle glowed in the distance and we watched the fireworks in the Magic Kingdom from the wall of windows in Ohana.

With a little less than a week left of my trip, I am excited for the rest of what we have in store and the memories that will follow.