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BUT MOM, Disney World is only 2633.8 Miles Away!
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Below is the pre-trip report if you'd like to read it.
Pre-Trip Report
I guess it's about time I start this puppy. This is my second attempt at a trip report and hopefully it goes better than my first one. Hopefully no one recognizes my username
I never got around to finishing my other TR and I know that's a big no-no on the Dis
With no further ado, Ladies and Gentleman Por favor manténgase alejado de los puertos and in case of an emergency, the exits are here, here, here, here, here, here anywhere! Off we go! So this trip, kind of came out of the blue. I was planning a 2nd trip to WDW but that went south. I still wanted to do Disney but I decided DisneyLAND would probably be most affordable. I thought of my grandparents and how life is short and you never know when it'll end, not that they are super old but they are seniors. I wanted to do something really special for them, something to show them how much I really do appreciate them. Well, I started thinking about taking my grandparents to Disney World (mostly Epcot in mind) but not having a steady job put those ideas away. Then I pondered, why not Disneyland?! I can't remember the last time I went to Disneyland with my grandparents. After talking to my mom I found out that the last time we all went to Disneyland together, I wasn't even a year old! My grandparents have not been to Disneyland in 18 years!
That is an outrage! That should be illegal
One late night as I was doing my research on the DISabilities forum, I gave my eyes a break from the bright computer screen and saw my little sister sleeping in my bed. We have "sleepovers" every non-school night. We are best friends. I adore that little girl. It broke my heart thinking of leaving her at home while I was at Disneyland. That would not do! I couldn't do that to her. First, I had to make sure it was okay with my mom but she wasn't 100% sure about letting Anais go with us. Then one morning at the breakfast table, I explained her what I wanted to do that she was more than invited! She hadn't really wanted to go to Disneyland again (since we had just went in January
just?) but because we were all going she wanted to come with us. I really wanted her to come because I can't go to Disneyland without my mom! She had to first talk to my dad and see if they could afford it (I'm paying for 3/6 tickets). So she talked to my dad and he gave her the go ahead! 
I really wanted to buy the tickets ahead of time and after visiting the Disney store, I got a flyer for the 2Fer Offer. I told my mom how this was such a good deal and that we didn't necessarily have to go two consecutive days in a row, that we had 1 month to go to DCA. She would not have it. She said that if we back a month later to go to DCA we would want to go Disneyland as well. So we started planning when to do this fun two day event. She said it probably be best April 3-4th. I said ARE YOU CRAZY LADY!
well that's the paraphrased version I told her the hotel is $50 more expensive and the crowds are horrendous! So she had ran it by my dad. Of course his logical thinking put my original plans (4/17-4/18) back in action
Now mind you, my grandparents STILL don't know at this time. Instead of just calling them up and asking, I wrote them a letter. Who still does that nowadays? The reason this letter is important is because I wrote it in Spanish. You see, well not really 'cause you guys are on the DIS and they are in Lancaster but anyways I'm getting sidetracked, my grandparents are from Mexico and they are always bugging about practicing my Spanish, I took Spanish I & II in high school, so I thought this would be a way for me showing appreciation for our culture, history, yadda yadda. I wrote them saying maybe my aunt Ro and the two youngest girls (cynthia and Kristinia) would be able to come. I mailed it Wednesday (3/27) and they got it Friday. I called them and my grandma told me how touched they were that I wrote them a letter AND in Spanish! Before I let my grandma get all mushy on the phone, I had to confirm if they were able to make it & yeah they could and were very excited about it. YES!
I didn't suggest inviting my aunt and cousins willy nilly! I told them about our plans before my grandparents. She said that she really wanted to go back but didn't know if they were able, financially because she is planning a baby shower for her other daughter, Alicia. So I told her they were invited and to let me know and blah blah blah. Well I called her and she said it was a no go because Cynthia was sick and had already missed a week of school. She didn't want her to miss anymore school after her spring break. Shucks!
Okay, Okay. Truth Time: Truthfully, I was relieved. After contemplating them going with us, I regretted even mentioning it. We went with them in January and didn't arrive until 11am when the park opened at 9am! That wouldn't be so bad if we already had our tickets, which we didn't! So we didn't get into the park until 1pm!
Also, I'm sorry but those girls just whine too much and it doesn't really help the situation that they get away with such behavior
My grandma was a bit disappointed but she let it go and I think deep down, she knew it'd be better if it were just us. Anais is so much better behaved then Cyndi and Kristina. Not that I'm bragging or anything
My mom was sad that my dad wouldn't be joining us for this trip. Of course, I already had that figured out. I told her that he actually wasn't working that Tuesday so he could at least join us for Disneyland, stay the night at the hotel, and leave early next morning to work. He works in Beverly Hills which is only 30 minutes away( I know, we're rich
NAH, just kidding!
). Now I just had to let my dad know he was coming! Once we realized that he wasn't working, well he didn't really have a choice. We are a very close family and we almost always travel together. I asked Diana (my other sister) if she wanted to come, several times in fact, but she didn't want to plus, she has school. Party pooper
This trip was originally only going to include three people, in a matter of days it's up to six, which is officially (if you didnt' know) party status
I'm the one with the balloon.
Our trip is 17 days away and it's extremely exciting! My grandma keeps slipping up but thankfully Anais hasn't caught on. I have to keep giving her "the look" and "the sound". "The look" is when you open your eyes big, stare the person down, and clench your mouth together. "The sound" came about when my grandma wanted our attention or we were misbehaving, she would make this sound. I guess in words its best spelled as "chshttt". She never yelled but at times she would make this sound so much that she kinda sounded like a far-shooting sprinkler. That's some good family history.
Still have some more planning to do and buying the tickets as well. Until then, DISers, I'm over and out!
Below is the pre-trip report if you'd like to read it.
Pre-Trip Report
I guess it's about time I start this puppy. This is my second attempt at a trip report and hopefully it goes better than my first one. Hopefully no one recognizes my username
With no further ado, Ladies and Gentleman Por favor manténgase alejado de los puertos and in case of an emergency, the exits are here, here, here, here, here, here anywhere! Off we go! So this trip, kind of came out of the blue. I was planning a 2nd trip to WDW but that went south. I still wanted to do Disney but I decided DisneyLAND would probably be most affordable. I thought of my grandparents and how life is short and you never know when it'll end, not that they are super old but they are seniors. I wanted to do something really special for them, something to show them how much I really do appreciate them. Well, I started thinking about taking my grandparents to Disney World (mostly Epcot in mind) but not having a steady job put those ideas away. Then I pondered, why not Disneyland?! I can't remember the last time I went to Disneyland with my grandparents. After talking to my mom I found out that the last time we all went to Disneyland together, I wasn't even a year old! My grandparents have not been to Disneyland in 18 years!
One late night as I was doing my research on the DISabilities forum, I gave my eyes a break from the bright computer screen and saw my little sister sleeping in my bed. We have "sleepovers" every non-school night. We are best friends. I adore that little girl. It broke my heart thinking of leaving her at home while I was at Disneyland. That would not do! I couldn't do that to her. First, I had to make sure it was okay with my mom but she wasn't 100% sure about letting Anais go with us. Then one morning at the breakfast table, I explained her what I wanted to do that she was more than invited! She hadn't really wanted to go to Disneyland again (since we had just went in January
I really wanted to buy the tickets ahead of time and after visiting the Disney store, I got a flyer for the 2Fer Offer. I told my mom how this was such a good deal and that we didn't necessarily have to go two consecutive days in a row, that we had 1 month to go to DCA. She would not have it. She said that if we back a month later to go to DCA we would want to go Disneyland as well. So we started planning when to do this fun two day event. She said it probably be best April 3-4th. I said ARE YOU CRAZY LADY!
well that's the paraphrased version I told her the hotel is $50 more expensive and the crowds are horrendous! So she had ran it by my dad. Of course his logical thinking put my original plans (4/17-4/18) back in action Now mind you, my grandparents STILL don't know at this time. Instead of just calling them up and asking, I wrote them a letter. Who still does that nowadays? The reason this letter is important is because I wrote it in Spanish. You see, well not really 'cause you guys are on the DIS and they are in Lancaster but anyways I'm getting sidetracked, my grandparents are from Mexico and they are always bugging about practicing my Spanish, I took Spanish I & II in high school, so I thought this would be a way for me showing appreciation for our culture, history, yadda yadda. I wrote them saying maybe my aunt Ro and the two youngest girls (cynthia and Kristinia) would be able to come. I mailed it Wednesday (3/27) and they got it Friday. I called them and my grandma told me how touched they were that I wrote them a letter AND in Spanish! Before I let my grandma get all mushy on the phone, I had to confirm if they were able to make it & yeah they could and were very excited about it. YES!
I didn't suggest inviting my aunt and cousins willy nilly! I told them about our plans before my grandparents. She said that she really wanted to go back but didn't know if they were able, financially because she is planning a baby shower for her other daughter, Alicia. So I told her they were invited and to let me know and blah blah blah. Well I called her and she said it was a no go because Cynthia was sick and had already missed a week of school. She didn't want her to miss anymore school after her spring break. Shucks!
Okay, Okay. Truth Time: Truthfully, I was relieved. After contemplating them going with us, I regretted even mentioning it. We went with them in January and didn't arrive until 11am when the park opened at 9am! That wouldn't be so bad if we already had our tickets, which we didn't! So we didn't get into the park until 1pm!
Also, I'm sorry but those girls just whine too much and it doesn't really help the situation that they get away with such behavior My grandma was a bit disappointed but she let it go and I think deep down, she knew it'd be better if it were just us. Anais is so much better behaved then Cyndi and Kristina. Not that I'm bragging or anything My mom was sad that my dad wouldn't be joining us for this trip. Of course, I already had that figured out. I told her that he actually wasn't working that Tuesday so he could at least join us for Disneyland, stay the night at the hotel, and leave early next morning to work. He works in Beverly Hills which is only 30 minutes away( I know, we're rich
NAH, just kidding!). Now I just had to let my dad know he was coming! Once we realized that he wasn't working, well he didn't really have a choice. We are a very close family and we almost always travel together. I asked Diana (my other sister) if she wanted to come, several times in fact, but she didn't want to plus, she has school. Party pooper
This trip was originally only going to include three people, in a matter of days it's up to six, which is officially (if you didnt' know) party status
I'm the one with the balloon.Our trip is 17 days away and it's extremely exciting! My grandma keeps slipping up but thankfully Anais hasn't caught on. I have to keep giving her "the look" and "the sound". "The look" is when you open your eyes big, stare the person down, and clench your mouth together. "The sound" came about when my grandma wanted our attention or we were misbehaving, she would make this sound. I guess in words its best spelled as "chshttt". She never yelled but at times she would make this sound so much that she kinda sounded like a far-shooting sprinkler. That's some good family history.
Still have some more planning to do and buying the tickets as well. Until then, DISers, I'm over and out!
Wow, good thing we aren't going next week!
and she gave me an insiders tip, the shirts I was looking at are going on sale on Wednesday. I might just be back on Wed or Thurs to check them out.
And just 18 yrs old! I admire that! Hope you have a wonderful time!
) no, but really I don't like lime green anyways. I just chose black, because it goes with everything.
They are super comfortable and I must admit, WAY cuter than the Cayman or beach style crocs. My mom bought me some black no-show socks, the really low cut ones. 
Arrive at DL gates at 8:30am or 9am the latest (Remember we already have our tickets!
Rent ECV for my grandmother
I'll run to get FP at Space Mountain
Do New Orleans Square
& some 
