School is out...Lets go to Disney World!! May PTR - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Moving on with the current of the years.
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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Hey everyone and welcome to my PTR!! I can't wait to plan my trip with all of you.
I was never able to go to Walt Disney World as a child (my parents did take me and my brother to Disneyland once) and I honestly didn't think it was in the cards as an adult. Than my eldest DS was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when he was in Kindergarten and was able to go on a Make a Wish trip. He chose to Walt Disney World!!!
So in September of 2009 we boardered a plan and was on our way to Florida. We stayed at Give Kids the World, spent a day at SeaWorld, Island of Adventure, 3 days at Disney World, and even got tickets to Mickey's Not So Scary Holloween Party. While planning the trip I thought it would be our first and only trip for a long while but things changed the moment I saw Cinderella Castle looming before me at the end of Main Street USA.
We ended up skipping a year since I learned that I was pregnant with #4 right after returning from Disney. It was a very hard pregnancy which ended up with me giving birth to a 14 week premature baby. He is doing incredible though and actually turns 3 today.
Due to having 4 kids (each with diffrent wants at WDW) I decided it was more fesible to take them all on seperate vacations every other year and at one point I would attempt to do a large family trip. This way I could keep the trips at budget and the kids could feel special for their trips and do what ever they want(with in reason).
In 2011 I returned to Walt Disney World with my eldest DS. We went at the end of May and spent 6 days/5 nights at Pop Century. We had a great time and he was thrilled to find out that we were going during Star Wars Weekends. Last year I was feeling the Disney Blues and had a chance of talking a short 4 day trip to the world on my own so I took it. I had a great time!! Though I must admite on the last day I was missing my kids (It didn't hurt that it was raining all day either.)
At the end of this May I wil be returning to Walt Disney World with my one and only DD to celebrate her 8th birthday (though it isn't officially until July). We are also very excited that her brother and his father will be joining us this year. My son's father wasn't in his life until recently and has decided to tag along and treat his son to a trip. He does understand that this is his sisters trip so if she wants to do a princess thing that he doesn't want to do he needs to grin and bear it.
Our dates are May 26th-June 1st and this year we will be staying at POR. We had originally had booked for POFQ (where I stayed last March.) We even upgraded to a Royal Guest Room and still saved money.
That is about it for now, I promise to return soon to indroduce you to our cast of characters.
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Wow, I come back and have so many messages. Thank you everyone for joining in. I hope I can keep the PTR intresting for everyone.
I am very excited about staying at POR for the first time. I walked by the resort last March and it looked so beautiful.
So as I promised lets now introduce us to our cast of characters for this Walt Disney World Trip.
First there is our fearless leader and Disney expert. . .Me!!
My name is Corrine, I am 39 years old, and just became a TA. I used to be a Developmental trainer but had to quit working when I was pregnant with my youngest and decided to stay home so that I could make sure my kids were alright. I love to sing, write, and basically anything that is creative. I have always loved Disney, but I previously said I didn't think that a trip was in my future. I have since learned that I will do what I have to do to go on these trips and enjoy the time I have with my family.
My favorite park is Magic Kingdom, but to tell you the truth I love them all and I can't come up with a least favorite. My favorite character is Tinker Bell and Mickey Mouse. My favorite dark ride is The Haunted Mansion and my favorite thrill ride is Tower of Terror.
My biggest Disney Dream right now is to go to Walt Disney World at Christmas time and to go on a Cruise.
Next in our cast of charters is my DD Ameliya. Just recently she has requested to be called by her full name instead of her nick name Mia. This will be her second trip to Walt Disney World, but since this trip is for her she gets to be in charge of a lot of things we are going to do. We are officially celebrating her 8th birthday even though it will not be until July, but we wanted to go as soon as school let out to try to avoid some of the summer rush. She loves Disney but is at that age where she is not into Princesses as much. She has actually chose to do the Mermaid make over instead of the BBB.
Her favorite park "I can't choose!!" Her favorite Disney Character is Belle, Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse. Her favorite ride at this time Splash Mountain but it might change for this trip. She is most anxious to see all the new things at the New Fantasyland.
Our next cast member is my eldest DS Liam. He is very lucky that his father wanted to take him along since he originally was not supposed to go on this trip. He is very excited about going though I keep reminding him that it is his Sister's trip and I don't want him to argue about doing things. I am hoping that he will be a little more excited about going on some of the bigger riders this year.
His favorite park is Epcot. His favorite Disney character is Mickey Mouse though he likes them all. His favorite ride is Test Track and he is looking foward to seeing it after it's refurb.
Last but not least is the reason Liam is able to go, his father Chris. I must admite that we have not always had a great relationship and he wasn't part of his sons life for a long time. He is trying to making things right and is very excited about going with us for the trip. I am excited because it is saving me money on the resort plus I was able to upgrade to a Mod. He has never been to Walt Disney World so I am very excited about introducing him to this wonderful place. He has been to Disneyland a couple times, but it will be his first time living the magic with a child.
So there is our cast of characters!! Next to come up will be our ADR's. And yes I was up at 6 in the morning Central time to make sure I snaged all the reservations I wanted.
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Her favorite Disney Character is Belle, Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse. Her favorite ride at this time Splash Mountain but it might change for this trip. She is most anxious to see all the new things at the New Fantasyland.
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