sturner324
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- Aug 11, 2011
In November 2018, DH and I will embark on an exciting journey to Walt Disney World. We’ve been numerous times, but this trip will be very different. So I thought it was a good opportunity for my first trip report!
The Countdown
The Itinerary
Who: Awesome Aunt and Uncle duo with 2 Princess Nieces
Me: 31 — obsessive planner and organizer of trips
DH: 31 — general Disney fan and Star Wars enthusiast
We started our marriage 9 years ago with a Disney honeymoon, and we’ve been hooked on Disney ever since.
Our party will also include my two nieces. I’ll call them “DN” to keep with the abbreviations.
DN: 7 — my sister’s daughter. She went to Disney as a 2 year old with the whole extended family (us, parents, grandparents). She doesn’t really remember it, but she talks about it all the time.
DN: 12 — my sister’s stepdaughter for a few years. She is such a sweet girl, and has never been to Disney. She’s almost to that “too-cool teen” age, but luckily she still seems to love Disney and playing with her little sister.
The Reveal:
Last December we revealed the upcoming trip to the girls with a scavenger hunt.
My sister told me that DN 12 said that was “the best day of her life.” There’s more to come dear child, just wait!
The Countdown:
Maybe its because I don’t have kids of my own (by choice), but I may have overdone this Disney trip. Since we told the girls about the trip nearly a year in advance, I thought it might be a torturous wait. I mean, it is torture for me as an adult. So, I decided to have countdown boxes for them to open each month with little Disney gifts.
Why:
DH and I have experienced WDW, DL, and DCL several times as an adult-only couple. We love our adventures together, but there's something special about sharing Disney with other people. In 2012, I invited my mom and stepdad for their first ever WDW experience. We've planned trips with my sister and DH's sister for their first trips. I just love introducing people to Disney.
My sister now has a family of 4 children, including a new baby. Every time we go on a Disney trip, DN 7 pouts a little. I know that's not a good reason to take her, but honestly we've been talking about it for years. I've always said 7 is the ideal Disney age. For various reasons, I don't foresee her family being able to go to Disney anytime soon (if ever), so we decided now is the right time.
I joke sometimes, saying we're just borrowing other people's kids to go to Disney so people will stop looking at us funny for going back. But I'm truly excited (and a bit terrified) about this trip, and the unique experience it will provide. This will likely be a once in a lifetime experience for them, so I want to make it special. (yes I know, any Disney trip is special...)
Location:
We're staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Nemo suite for 6 nights. Since these are not my kids, I’m a little weird about all sleeping in a small hotel room together. The suites are PERFECT. We stayed here a few years ago when we took DH’s 13 year old sister. The 2 bathrooms alone are worth the price to me.
I'm sure I'll have more to say as planning continues. It will be here before we know it! I'm open to any advice on traveling with kids, traveling with kids that aren't yours, etc.
The Countdown
The Itinerary
Who: Awesome Aunt and Uncle duo with 2 Princess Nieces
Me: 31 — obsessive planner and organizer of trips
DH: 31 — general Disney fan and Star Wars enthusiast
We started our marriage 9 years ago with a Disney honeymoon, and we’ve been hooked on Disney ever since.
Our party will also include my two nieces. I’ll call them “DN” to keep with the abbreviations.
DN: 7 — my sister’s daughter. She went to Disney as a 2 year old with the whole extended family (us, parents, grandparents). She doesn’t really remember it, but she talks about it all the time.
DN: 12 — my sister’s stepdaughter for a few years. She is such a sweet girl, and has never been to Disney. She’s almost to that “too-cool teen” age, but luckily she still seems to love Disney and playing with her little sister.
The Reveal:
Last December we revealed the upcoming trip to the girls with a scavenger hunt.
My sister told me that DN 12 said that was “the best day of her life.” There’s more to come dear child, just wait!
The Countdown:
Maybe its because I don’t have kids of my own (by choice), but I may have overdone this Disney trip. Since we told the girls about the trip nearly a year in advance, I thought it might be a torturous wait. I mean, it is torture for me as an adult. So, I decided to have countdown boxes for them to open each month with little Disney gifts.
Why:
DH and I have experienced WDW, DL, and DCL several times as an adult-only couple. We love our adventures together, but there's something special about sharing Disney with other people. In 2012, I invited my mom and stepdad for their first ever WDW experience. We've planned trips with my sister and DH's sister for their first trips. I just love introducing people to Disney.
My sister now has a family of 4 children, including a new baby. Every time we go on a Disney trip, DN 7 pouts a little. I know that's not a good reason to take her, but honestly we've been talking about it for years. I've always said 7 is the ideal Disney age. For various reasons, I don't foresee her family being able to go to Disney anytime soon (if ever), so we decided now is the right time.
I joke sometimes, saying we're just borrowing other people's kids to go to Disney so people will stop looking at us funny for going back. But I'm truly excited (and a bit terrified) about this trip, and the unique experience it will provide. This will likely be a once in a lifetime experience for them, so I want to make it special. (yes I know, any Disney trip is special...)
Location:
We're staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Nemo suite for 6 nights. Since these are not my kids, I’m a little weird about all sleeping in a small hotel room together. The suites are PERFECT. We stayed here a few years ago when we took DH’s 13 year old sister. The 2 bathrooms alone are worth the price to me.
I'm sure I'll have more to say as planning continues. It will be here before we know it! I'm open to any advice on traveling with kids, traveling with kids that aren't yours, etc.
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