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♥ ♥ Lovey Dovey in Disney! -- Our PTR for Dec 2010
Hi everyone! I'm somewhat of a newbie here so I'll start by introducing myself. I'm Brittainy, 25, and a ginormous Passporter fan. I'm a long-time lurker, fairly recent member and a lover of all things Disneyful.
My amazing fiance , Doug, 27 (also major disney fanatic/dole whip enthusiast), and I booked an 8 day/7 night on-property stay to soak up every bit of mousey lushness that we possibly can.
You see, he's been twice, me-only once (well, to 2 of the 4 parks so barely!). This will be our first ever trip together so we're stoked for sure. We've been planning this vacation for so long now. 2 years! It's hard to believe that in just a few short months it'll be time to board the plane! ..eep..the plane...
I'm super excited about my first PTR, and I really hope you all enjoy what's to come! Subscribe, bookmark, do whatcha do 'cause it's gonna be a blast!
We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. -- Walt Disney
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Pop Century, Dec. 2008
The Polynesian Resort, Dec. 2010
Pop Century, Dec. 2011
All Star Music Resort, Dec. 2012
Coronado Springs, Dec. 2013
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Way to go, Brittainy; this is a great PTR start. Keep it coming, please.
Sharon
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Can't wait to read more!!! Me and My GF are going in Dec. too!
Thanks guys! I've got a lot to post, just have to find the time to do it (leaving for work soon)! I'll start the good stuff tonight when I get in from work. Everyone have an amazing rest-of-the-day and I'll post back later!
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Pop Century, Dec. 2011
All Star Music Resort, Dec. 2012
Coronado Springs, Dec. 2013
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Aww congrats I'm excited for you I've been thinking of honeymooning in Disney so I'm really looking forward to this trip report!
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Wow. Great start and look forward to reading more.
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Awesome start Brittainy and Welcome to the boards.
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Great start!!!
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Great start!! Can't wait to read more
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Great start, Brittany!
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Great start can't wait to read more!
Thank you all so much! Wow, talk about feeling welcome, I definitely do!
Now, for the fun stuff! I'm thinking I'd better throw in all the deets. Ya know.. the dates, which resort we'll be staying at, adr's, that type'a thing huh?
It's gonna be a pretty eventful vacation, so I'll start by giving you guys an outline of the when-abouts, where-abouts and munch-abouts (I've thought it through a thousand times), here goes!
So when are we going, you ask?
December 6th-13th, of course! The incredible events, Christmas decorations and you can't beat the weather. At least, when I vacationed at the World for my first time (also in Dec.), it was in the lower 70's during the day and 50's-60's at night without a single drop of rain. We love cooler weather and we're bigtime snugglers so the holiday season is ideal.
Where-abouts -
There was absolutely no question about it. We decided the place for us would be no other than the beautiful Polynesian resort (we've requested the Tahiti building, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we get it!)! ..the atmosphere, the beautiful beach, the romantic lighting at night, the thought of cozying up in one up the hammocks in front of Wishes! *sigh* ..How could we turn it down??
Yum-nom's -
Just recently our travel agent hooked us up with the Plus DxDP...So incredibly stoked that I dunno what to do with myself! ..Well, except pack on the adr's!
I'm pretty excited about the places we've picked:
♥ - Non-disney dining
Dinner - 'Ohana's Breakfast - Whispering Canyon Cafe
♥ Lunch - Three Broomsticks
♥ Dinner - Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Breakfast - Boma Lunch - Sci Fi Dine-in Theater Dinner - Kona Café Breakfast - Kona Café Dinner - California Grill Breakfast - Tusker House Lunch - Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room Dinner - Biergarten Restaurant Breakfast - Rainforest Cafe (really trying hard for Cat Cora's Kouzzina though!) Dinner - T-REX Cafe Lunch - Le Cellier Steakhouse Breakfast - Chef Mickey's Lunch - Coral Reef Restaurant
So those of you that are fans of these places. What are your fave dishes?
I'd love to read about any experiences you've had. Or even see some pics!
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Pop Century, Dec. 2008
The Polynesian Resort, Dec. 2010
Pop Century, Dec. 2011
All Star Music Resort, Dec. 2012
Coronado Springs, Dec. 2013
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I'm somewhat of a newbie here so I'll start by introducing myself. I'm Brittainy, 25, and a ginormous Passporter fan. I'm a long-time lurker, fairly recent member and a lover of all things Disneyful.
, Doug, 27 (also major disney fanatic/dole whip enthusiast), and I booked an 8 day/7 night on-property stay to soak up every bit of mousey lushness that we possibly can. 
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Keep it coming, please.
I've got a lot to post, just have to find the time to do it (leaving for work soon)! I'll start the good stuff tonight when I get in from work. Everyone have an amazing rest-of-the-day and I'll post back later! 
I've been thinking of honeymooning in Disney so I'm really looking forward to this trip report!
Waiting to eat with Goofy - DLR May 2010
Cassie
I'm thinking I'd better throw in all the deets. Ya know.. the dates, which resort we'll be staying at, adr's, that type'a thing huh? 
(I've thought it through a thousand times), here goes!
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