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So, I've been counting down the days since I joined PP till it would be my turn to write my first pre-trip report. And before I knew it it's only a week away!!
Here's the cast:
Me (23) HUGE Disney fanactic. It's the only vacation spot my parents have EVER introduced to my sister and I.
DH
DD
MOM
DAD
Sister
My Beautiful daughter Haleigh
My Sweet sister and Haleigh
My wonderful parents!
Ok, so why this is a trip we've been waiting for is because we're going down to see my sister who is a CM and she's participating in the Disney College Program for 5 months. We are a very close family and she's been away from us for about 7 weeks now and it is just killing us....we can not wait to see her pretty face next week! Plus, it's going to be my daughters first trip to my happy place! As many times as I've been I always said I would never bring a baby nor a stroller to Disney World! But when it came down to seeing my sister and the fact that it's been a year since I've been, I didn't have to think twice about it!
Once we decided to go we then had to decide on where we were going to stay? My parents' favorite resort is the Yacht Club, which we've stayed at many times, but we have always had a dream to stay at the Grand Floridian. I was up for trying something different. My DH didn't care b/c he had never stayed at a Deluxe before so he had nothing to compare it to. So the Grand Floridian it was! For 6 days, which I swear isn't long enough. But is a Disney trip ever long enough? And my sister is going to be staying with us so that's an added bonus for me!
We have the DDP and I could not wait to make our ressie's. Here they are:
Tuesday: Arrival day, Grand Floridian Cafe
Wed: Magic Kingdom, Crystal Palace
Thursday: Animal Kingdom, Teppan Edo
Friday: Epcot, Le Cellier & Food & Wine Festival
Saturday: HS, Brown Derby
Sunday???
Then I found out that MNSSHP would be happening twice during our stay. I had read from so many other PP how awesome it is and how it's a must for so many families. So I asked my sister about it since she works at MK and she agreed with everyone else! I then mentioned it to my DH and he said "I am not dressing up" hehe I said ok but can we please go??? I had hinted at least 3 times and then he said YES! So Tuesday night we're leaving Haleigh with my mom and dad and my sister, DH and I will be heading to MNSSHP! I am SO EXCITED!!
I hope I didn't forget anything. Thanks for listening to my story!!
Great start. You have a beautiful family. Glad that you get to see your sister. How cool it must be that she is a CM. Your baby will be okay. How old is she? We went with a one year old last year and it was great. Congratulations on staying at the Grand Floridian, only in my dreams. Can't wait to read more.
I hope that you and your family have a magical time at the world
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Great start! Your DD is adorable! We too will be going to MNSSHP in a few weeks for the 1st time- I am more excited than a little kid! Have a magical time on your trip!
Great start. You have a beautiful family. Glad that you get to see your sister. How cool it must be that she is a CM. Your baby will be okay. How old is she? We went with a one year old last year and it was great. Congratulations on staying at the Grand Floridian, only in my dreams. Can't wait to read more.
Thank you so much! She's almost 6 months. We were a little worried about traveling with her but she's been on a few road trips and had done quite well! And this will probably be the only time we'll get to stay at the Grand Floridian also so I'll let you know how it goes!
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Your daughter is adorable - what a cute family you have. We'll be headed down just 3 days after you and will be at MNSSHP on Tuesday October 7. I've got 3 in tow: DD 13, DS 7, and my nephew 7 so come on over and say hi if you see us
Your daughter is adorable - what a cute family you have. We'll be headed down just 3 days after you and will be at MNSSHP on Tuesday October 7. I've got 3 in tow: DD 13, DS 7, and my nephew 7 so come on over and say hi if you see us
We will be at Shades of Green this go around. My dad is retired military. In addition to my family of 4 we will be with my mom and dad, my husband's mom and dad, and my nephew. Pray for me now!! I've never been to WDW with so many, but it will be my nephew's first time, and believe it or not, my husband's mom and dad's first time (they are in their early 70's!!) so I'm really looking forward to their reactions.
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in a few weeks for the 1st time- I am more excited than a little kid! Have a magical time on your trip! 
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