April 2, 2012

     I received my confirmation from the All Star Resort a week or so ago, and neglected to fax in my flight information, so that was on my to do list. Yes, $1103 will get you a private room, transportation to/from hotel/airport, and to/from events, Disney World pass for 5 days, and


admission to all the cheer events. It will not guarantee you any peace and quiet in your room, nor a relaxing pool!  I'm actually thinking of renting a room at a remote, relaxing hotel for a night or two when I get down there, but we'll see how it goes.  Some might ask, why on earth are you staying at the All Star Resort?  Here's my dilemma.  My daughter is 12 and is required to stay with three other cheerleaders in a room of four.  So, while some parents of the older girls have chosen to stay at a quiet location away from the All Star Resort, I really didn't want to be that far away from my daughter.  Since she is so young, I'm not sure how much in common she'll have with the 17 and 18 year olds, so best to stay in the same hotel if she decides not to go to that block party.  I'm wondering if she'll end up wanting to go to bed early, and then coming down to my room to sleep.  It shall be interesting.
     Had a chance to facebook today (I love facebook!) and a lot of the cheer moms are posting video clips produced to build hype and excitement for worlds!  It's great to see. Some of the moms on my facebook have daughters who are on teams that TRULY have a chance to get a ring.  Crazy cool!
    Although, not quite related to Worlds, it's always a bit sad to see friends "checking in" on facebook at other gyms, and/or posting videos of their daughter tumbling at other gyms.  I understand the need to move gyms; we've been to 4 gyms in 4 years (first gym was going out of business, so went to second gym that turned out to be a horrible fit. Third gym closed, and we're staying at fourth gym).  Anyway, the check-ins and posts regarding other gyms when we still have one competition left is disturbing.  I feel the least you can do is wait until the last comp is over.  I don't think many kids on Senior 5 will leave after this year, so am hoping they stay together and just get stronger and stronger in the years to come.