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The FAR too early for a Pre-Trip report PTR - Asia's Wish come true trip
Alright it's FAR FAR FAR too early for a PTR and I hope I'm not violating some board guidelines or "code" by starting our PTR this early but I need a place to help keep things organized and do our planning.
Plus DH is already WDW discussion overwhelmed and we've only been planning this trip for a month now. I know there are going to be changes GALORE to our plan between now and then but I'll enjoy going over this later once we're home from the world and wanting to return.
So if your interested hitch a ride, get to know us, and watch as we plan our first family trip to WDW.
The Gang:
ME: Mom, lover of Disney but only been twice (once for one day) dreamed of being a classical animator for Disney from a VERY early age. Recently moved from being SAHM after 4 yrs to working for a Non-profit in really my DREAM job.
DH: Daddy, wrapped around his little Princesses finger. Closet Disney fanatic I know he LOVES it more than he lets on. Been to Disney 3 times.
Asia DD: Will be 5 when we go. She's really the reason why we are going, not that we wouldn't but she's a HUGE motivator. Frilly, twirly, Princess girl who LOVES Cinderella. At 8 months old she was diagnosed with a Seizure Disorder and also has Global Developmental Delay. In her short little life she has been through so much, including being on her 11th medication now, and everyday brings something new. For her 3rd birthday she was given the Cinderella movie which magically seemed to be a way for us into her world, we knew we had to take her to WDW and soon.
Iggy DS: Will be 4 when we go. Our surprise, we found out we were expecting him only weeks after Asia's first Grand Mal seizure. Obviously we were scared and excited at the same time but he's been such a blessing. He's our comic relief and is here to be Asia's protector and guide. LOVER of Toy Story, Meet the Robinsons and ALL BOY. His Skate board and his Buzz Lightyear are his mates. Momma's boy and a charmer.
MIL: Loves to travel. Such a great MIL we feel very blessed to have her. Asia and grandma have a unique bond and I can't imagine taking a trip to WDW without Grandma. She might be in her 60's but she has the energy of a 5 year old.
When:
Dec 4- 11th
Where:
Polynesian - Not totally 100% yet but every time we look into another resort we keeping coming back to the Poly. Though the Contemporary is a very close 2nd.
Why:
To get a much needed break. To celebrate the kids and allow them to each feel special, our lives are so hectic I'm sorry to say it's easy for things to get "lost in the shuffle" and hard to get special time with each of the kids.
Hopefully I did this right.
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Rose Our little family Hook(DH), Tink(8) & Peter Pan(7), & Piglet 28 months or 24 months corrected.
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I'm glad I've started my first PTR off well hopefully I continue to sail along here.
I know you all are going to be invaluable in helping me figure this all out so I really appreciate, and expect , any and all help/advice you can give.
We had a Disney evening in our household tonight. The kids enjoyed their Mickey pasta and looking through our Passporter with DH picking out everything they wanted to do then they watched Meet the Robinsons for the 10,000,000 time (That's okay I just LOVE that movie).
We're still going over where to stay, even though we have put on hold the Poly with our TA over the weekend. We are now trying to decide between the Poly, Contemporary or the Boardwalk Inn. Any opinions on which we should go with??
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Rose Our little family Hook(DH), Tink(8) & Peter Pan(7), & Piglet 28 months or 24 months corrected.
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I know there are going to be changes GALORE to our plan between now and then but I'll enjoy going over this later once we're home from the world and wanting to return. 
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