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The Many Adventures of the Ayers Family – June 2015 PTR
Hi Friends!
Here we are, 109 days after my October 2014 Disney World Trip and 115 days until my June 2015 Trip! Time sure does fly so I've decided to start my PTR!
To be honest, I'm starting this because I am having surgery in 35 days and I actually wanted to share my journey with everyone WHILE planning this trip..pretty much a 2'fer
So anyway......
Who’s going?
Me: I’m Jaime I am 32, I work full time as an energy analyst, and just finished up my MBA! This will be my 9th trip to the world. My favorite park is Epcot and my NEW favorite ride is Tower of Terror.
DH: He’s 38 but acts like he’s 20….This guy really just goes to make me happy and I love him for it . He’s been my partner in crime for the past 10 years; we've been married for 10 of those years. This will be his 8th trip to the world. His favorite park is Epcot (mostly because he likes spending his time at the Tequila Bar in Mexico) and his favorite ride is Rockin’ Rollercoaster.
This trip was supposed to be a trip to celebrate my DS’s graduation from middle school, but he will not be joining us for this trip due to some bad decisions on his part.
When?
We will be arriving on Friday June 5th, 2015 and departing on Friday June 12th, 2015.
Joining in to read along Sorry to hear about DS not making good decisions and not going.
Welcome aboard!
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Originally Posted by chezp
Great start! Sorry to hear DS won't be joining you.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by PhilsEagles08
Great start! I'm still SO impressed your sticking to your guns about DS not going! Can't wait to hear more about your plans!
Thank you I do feel bad about him not going, but he's got to learn that there are reactions to each of his actions. We believe he earned his trip being taken away. We hope it makes him a better man in the future.
Hello again friends!! Thanks for hanging out and following my Disney Planning!
So we last left off with who was going to be going and when we would be going. I know I said I’d talk about resorts and food, but today I’m only going to talk about resorts…food can wait until another update.
I guess I should also mention that we will be driving from South Carolina to Disney World. It’s about a 6.5 hour drive, so it’s really manageable.
Up next is where are we staying??
From June 5th until June 7th we will be staying at The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge!
I’ve rented a studio (40 points) for our 2 night stay.
The rooms have been redone, so I’m really excited to see them!
On June 7th, we say goodbye to the Wilderness Lodge and we move over to the Boardwalk Villas for a 5 night stay!
I’ve rented a studio (86 points) for 5 nights.
I've never stayed at either of these places so I am really excited to try out these two resorts during our 8 day/7 night stay! Most importantly, I'm really excited about having the ability to walk to EPCOT and DHS (Our favorite parks!) when we stay at BWV...super convenient!
Up next: Tickets and Dining
On a surgery note: We are now 28 days away from my pre-op date and 33 days away from my surgery date. Super excited and super nervous at the same time...Pixies are always welcomed
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Went to the orthodontist yesterday and got my first set of surgical wires put in and let me tell you....IT HURTS! I go back in on March 11th for my final set of surgical wires and I do NOT look forward to it.
32 Days left....
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Great accommodations! Good luck with the surgery!
Thank you!!
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Originally Posted by chezp
I'm sure you'll love both resorts. Good luck with the surgery!
Thank you!!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
We have loved our stays at Wilderness Lodge and Boardwalk. I'm sure you all will, too. for the surgery.
I really look forward to my stays at the resorts!! Thanks
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I am 32, I work full time as an energy analyst, and just finished up my MBA! This will be my 9th trip to the world. My favorite park is Epcot and my NEW favorite ride is Tower of Terror.
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Sorry to hear DS won't be joining you. 
Thanks for hanging out and following my Disney Planning! 
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