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Okay so I love to read about everyone elses plans so I thought I might try and share some of my own. I also thought that sharing my plans might make me a little less crazy about this trip.
**Disclaimer** We have no idea if any of this will actually happen. I have 1 week until I can book it and only 13 days until we would leave
When? February 5th to the 13th
Where? Hopefully POR but I would be happy with any moderate. The kids want to try the values BUT this is my vacation and I want a more relaxed atmosphere.
Why? Oh goodness where to start? My husband lost his job 18 months ago and still hasn't found work. I went from working part-time(2 days a week) to working 50+ hours a week. I also decided to go back to school so eventually if this happens again I can support our family without all the stress. I miss my husband, I miss my children, and if I don't get a break from my job at a group home I might very well rip all my hair out. I had hoped for a trip in October but my sanity won't last that long SO I though about my student loan refund and decided it's sole purpose is to get me to DISNEY! The problem with that is that the money won't be here until Jan 29 or Feb 1. I decided to plan it all anyway and pay as soon as the cash comes through. So buckle your seat belts and pray for smooth sailing
Finally HOW? I haven't decided on this yet. I am leaning towards driving but it will depend on if I think I can do 12 hours in the car with the little people.
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So far so good. I have been checking daily to make sure rooms are still available and I am praying for things to go right and at midnight Thursday night/Friday Morning I can book.
So who is going on my expedition?
Me-Petra- 35 year old lover of all things Disney. I always loved Disney movies and Disney characters but when we went to the World for my 35th Birthday last May I truly fell in love. I have spent most of my time since leaving the World finding a way to get back.
RDH(Reluctant Disney Husband)-Winston-35 year old husband and father. He claims Disney is good but I think he is just humoring me. He is willing to go along just so long as he doesn't have to plan, and as long as he doesn't know the budget.
DD-Destiny-just turned 9 year old. She is in the 3rd grade and lover of all things animal. Her favorite character is Pluto because he is a dog. She is my princess but isn't so keen on the Disney Princesses. I am making headway, however, since she likes to sit beside me when I am reading a book or surfing the web researching our next trip to Disney. She calls it sharing my Disney dreaming. Her one big problem is she is a GIANT chicken when it comes to rides.
DS-Isaiah-6 years old and in Kindergarten. He is lover of all things adventurous . He loved Disney, he loves Star Wars, and he loved the Lego store at DTD. He is all boy and at 5 was up for trying Expedition Everest and Tower of Terror but wasn't quite tall enough.
My husband is content to let me plan. The kids do not know my plans. I don't want to disappoint them so the plan is to pick them up from school on the 5th and head out for our adventure without them knowing.
We are doing 7 day passes. Not park hopping since we didn't use it at all during our last visit. We are leaning towards driving instead of flying. I am debating the DDP since I would like to have it all paid for but may opt against it since Breakfast is where all my ADRS are.
UP NEXT: ADR's....who knew I could still book them in January
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