budafam
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- Joined
- Feb 23, 2009
Hello! Welcome to my pre-trip report! We're only 42 days away as of today so I figured, time to get started!
A little background first:
This will be my 3rd trip to WDW. It's also my 3rd trip in 1 year! Yes, I am an addict and proud of it!
Our first trip was last May (2011) and we drove. "We" consists of DH, DS(4 at the time), DD(2 at the time) and myself. Driving was our cheapest option coming from Wisconsin. The trip was amazing. We hit the perfect week in May. The temps were cooler than normal and there was no rain while we were in the parks (yes!) We stayed at Pop Century. It was amazing & I knew we would be back.
In September we decided to book for a trip in May again. We made reservations at Bonnet Creek since we would have 5 people with us this time. My mother-in-law was going to tag along. She has never been to WDW and has almost every Disney movie ever made. She is going to love it.
October 1st my husband surprised me and gave me the go ahead to plan a surprise trip for just myself and DS(who was then 5). I chose to go the day before Halloween. We got free dining and upgraded to deluxe, the Food & Wine Festival was going on AND MNSSHP!!! Not to mention my favorite band ever (Hanson) was playing in Epcot on Halloween. The timing for this trip could not have been more perfect. We flew (it was my son's first time and only my second) and stayed at Pop again. The DxDP spoiled us and stuffed our bellies. After this trip I decided I would never go again unless it was during F&W & free dining After our next trip of course...
And that brings us to now.
Let me introduce everyone who will be on this trip.
Me! Kristy, age 28, stay at home mom, daycare provider & extreme couponer. In my spare time I love spending time with my kids. I plan Disney movie nights & extra special day long getaways. I also love anything crafty. Add to my list of hobbies: scrapbooking, gardening, cooking/eating, cake decorating, sewing, rummage saling, name it! I'm always doing something. I've become a Disney enthusiast only in the last year or so but I feel like I know enough that I could write a book! I love Disney food so expect a food report as well... we made some great ADR's for this trip My favorite is seafood.
DH! Nick, age 29, works at a mobility company that makes vehicles usable for the handicapped. This man can do anything. You give him a project and he takes it on full speed... there isn't anything he can't do (yet). He loves spending time on his car, driving fast & working hard. He had a great time with our first trip to Disney but doesn't quite share the enthusiasm I do when it comes to going back. He would rather not vacatioin and just spend the extra money on his car. Hopefully we can change that! He's a picky eater and has been since he was 3 years old. He literally lives on cheese pizzas, grilled cheese sandwiches, french fries, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, bean & bacon soup, mac & cheese, pancakes, scrambled eggs, mozzarella sticks, cereal, vanilla ice cream & Mountain Dew. That is it. I'm not exaggerating either. Keep an eye out for our dining report and you'll see exactly what he ends up with in WDW.
DS! Dominic, age 5, is in kindergarten and full of energy. He LOVES anything Disney, Spiderman, Batman, Power Rangers, Goosebumps, pirates.. name it! He's a big fan of Toy Story & Cars naturally. Luckily his dad's eating habits have not been passed down to him. During our F&W trip in October, he tried many different foods. I was so happy. He is not a thrill seeker though. He absolutely hates any type of rollercoaster but loves Star Tours. He claims his favorite meal experience was in the castle on our last trip. He has his first appointment at Pirates League on this trip.
DD! Lucy, age 3, is the little princess of the family. I think she really believes she should live in the castle. She is the exact opposite of Dominic. We are praying to the measurement Gods that she will hit the 40" mark on this trip and get to experience some REAL rides. She has no fear and can't wait to go on Splash Mountain and Dinosaur. I think she will love them. She has an almost complete collection of princess dresses and she has her first appointment at Bibbity Bobbity Boutique on this trip.
MIL! Rose, age 50, our Disney virgin of the group. Rose works as a postal mail carrier and also runs a second business of selling her fresh fruits & veggies. She is a hard worker and deserves to have an amazing vacation. She has never flown either so there will be plenty of firsts for her on this trip. She loves seafood & is a very adventurous eater. I can't wait to take her on Living with the Land!
So that folks, is everyone in a nutshell. Now onto the planning...
Our Digs
Itineraries/ADR's & Must Do's
Clothes
Countdown
Pin Trading
Disney Movie Nights
Gifts
A little background first:
This will be my 3rd trip to WDW. It's also my 3rd trip in 1 year! Yes, I am an addict and proud of it!
Our first trip was last May (2011) and we drove. "We" consists of DH, DS(4 at the time), DD(2 at the time) and myself. Driving was our cheapest option coming from Wisconsin. The trip was amazing. We hit the perfect week in May. The temps were cooler than normal and there was no rain while we were in the parks (yes!) We stayed at Pop Century. It was amazing & I knew we would be back.
In September we decided to book for a trip in May again. We made reservations at Bonnet Creek since we would have 5 people with us this time. My mother-in-law was going to tag along. She has never been to WDW and has almost every Disney movie ever made. She is going to love it.
October 1st my husband surprised me and gave me the go ahead to plan a surprise trip for just myself and DS(who was then 5). I chose to go the day before Halloween. We got free dining and upgraded to deluxe, the Food & Wine Festival was going on AND MNSSHP!!! Not to mention my favorite band ever (Hanson) was playing in Epcot on Halloween. The timing for this trip could not have been more perfect. We flew (it was my son's first time and only my second) and stayed at Pop again. The DxDP spoiled us and stuffed our bellies. After this trip I decided I would never go again unless it was during F&W & free dining After our next trip of course...
And that brings us to now.
Let me introduce everyone who will be on this trip.
Me! Kristy, age 28, stay at home mom, daycare provider & extreme couponer. In my spare time I love spending time with my kids. I plan Disney movie nights & extra special day long getaways. I also love anything crafty. Add to my list of hobbies: scrapbooking, gardening, cooking/eating, cake decorating, sewing, rummage saling, name it! I'm always doing something. I've become a Disney enthusiast only in the last year or so but I feel like I know enough that I could write a book! I love Disney food so expect a food report as well... we made some great ADR's for this trip My favorite is seafood.
DH! Nick, age 29, works at a mobility company that makes vehicles usable for the handicapped. This man can do anything. You give him a project and he takes it on full speed... there isn't anything he can't do (yet). He loves spending time on his car, driving fast & working hard. He had a great time with our first trip to Disney but doesn't quite share the enthusiasm I do when it comes to going back. He would rather not vacatioin and just spend the extra money on his car. Hopefully we can change that! He's a picky eater and has been since he was 3 years old. He literally lives on cheese pizzas, grilled cheese sandwiches, french fries, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, bean & bacon soup, mac & cheese, pancakes, scrambled eggs, mozzarella sticks, cereal, vanilla ice cream & Mountain Dew. That is it. I'm not exaggerating either. Keep an eye out for our dining report and you'll see exactly what he ends up with in WDW.
DS! Dominic, age 5, is in kindergarten and full of energy. He LOVES anything Disney, Spiderman, Batman, Power Rangers, Goosebumps, pirates.. name it! He's a big fan of Toy Story & Cars naturally. Luckily his dad's eating habits have not been passed down to him. During our F&W trip in October, he tried many different foods. I was so happy. He is not a thrill seeker though. He absolutely hates any type of rollercoaster but loves Star Tours. He claims his favorite meal experience was in the castle on our last trip. He has his first appointment at Pirates League on this trip.
DD! Lucy, age 3, is the little princess of the family. I think she really believes she should live in the castle. She is the exact opposite of Dominic. We are praying to the measurement Gods that she will hit the 40" mark on this trip and get to experience some REAL rides. She has no fear and can't wait to go on Splash Mountain and Dinosaur. I think she will love them. She has an almost complete collection of princess dresses and she has her first appointment at Bibbity Bobbity Boutique on this trip.
MIL! Rose, age 50, our Disney virgin of the group. Rose works as a postal mail carrier and also runs a second business of selling her fresh fruits & veggies. She is a hard worker and deserves to have an amazing vacation. She has never flown either so there will be plenty of firsts for her on this trip. She loves seafood & is a very adventurous eater. I can't wait to take her on Living with the Land!
So that folks, is everyone in a nutshell. Now onto the planning...
Our Digs
Itineraries/ADR's & Must Do's
Clothes
Countdown
Pin Trading
Disney Movie Nights
Gifts