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A Maria and Ben “Mousefest” TR: The Greatest Gift of All Update Finished 5/3
A Maria and Ben “Mousefest” TR: The Greatest Gift of All
I know I just finished my Food and Wine Festival TR last week….but Joy of Joys I get to spend some more quality time at my favorite place.
Originally Ben and I were booked at the PORS for 3 nights but we decided to do the October trip instead because I have finals the week following “mousefest”…and I wanted a vacation with no worries. Ben on the other hand will be completely finished with his finals and be ready to get the party started.
So here is a brief introduction of WHO we are:
Ben and I are born and raised Cajuns.
We grew up across the bayou from one another about 45 minutes south of New Orleans ….after high school/awkward phases we met up again and what can I say...we fell in love.
We both love Disney and have been on about 14 overnight trips…including our 10 day honeymoon.
We moved from Louisiana last year for Ben to attend law school here in Orlando. We are enjoying our time here and our proximity to WDW….but I miss home like crazy the food and the people are the best not to mention my Who Dat Nation!
So that’s WHO we are so back to this trip…
The title is stolen directly from A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All…my new favorite Christmas must watch show.
Anyway….
We decided we would drive in every day for the fun like we did for the Decade of Dreams in May
…but then this sweet and shy wholesome girl asked us if we would like to stay in her 2 bedroom villa at the OKW on Thursday December 10…
I told wvugrrrl (Molly) …of course Ben and I would love to stay with her and ThatGuy (Joey) at the OKW... and we only had to pay her back in milk and cookies (code word: cheap beer and hard liquor).
So our plans are pretty flexible but this is how it’s looking so far:
Thursday December 10
-pick up Molly and Joey at the airport at 3:30
- No plans for the evening we will be taking part in the Quick Service Dining Plan…so we shall see.
-There Will Be Drinks!
Friday December 11
-Tea at the Grand Floridian 2:30…I am so excited for this and so is Ben!
-not sure what we are going to do this evening?
Saturday December 12
-head over to the world at noon hotel hop look at decorations
-at night we hope to see Wendy at the Osbourne Lights and then we will rush over to EPCOT for the Margarita Meet.
-try to have a night cap with Molly and Joey after their TSMM craziness.
Sunday December 13
-Brunch at the HOB with (skateycat) Sheri, (bitterchickey) Chantel and family.
-maybe a mojito and cigar meet with Sheri and friends later on in the day (or one day just let me know Sheri)
We look forward to seeing you Sheri!!!
-DHS at night for the CLQ meet
**I look forward to seeing Princess Sharon again and meeting the rest of the CLQ**
We may pop in on Monday too it depends how much studying I can get done prior to next weekend.
And now I am going to make a Christmas wish that Matt and Bethany show up! You guys…
More to Come…
Only one week away!
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God I would love too but somethings have happened that will make it near impossible right now. We'll definitely be coming in December of next year. I miss the Christmas time at WDW. Thanks for the wish though. It means a lot that you'd want us there!
and i want matt and bethany there also....(pout). won't be the same "reunion of the possible cousins" without y'all! and is that a mojito i see up there in your hands, Ria? ha ha ha. and yes, i think sunday will be a "mojito and maduro" meet in the afternoon post brunch. all are welcome.....
Great start....can't wait to read the rest. I miss LA too the food and people are so good. I only lived there for 5 years but it is like no where else.
God I would love too but somethings have happened that will make it near impossible right now. We'll definitely be coming in December of next year. I miss the Christmas time at WDW. Thanks for the wish though. It means a lot that you'd want us there!
Well I am already looking forward to next Christmas then.
is that a mojito i see up there in your hands, Ria? ha ha ha. and yes, i think sunday will be a "mojito and maduro" meet in the afternoon post brunch. all are welcome.....
Great start....can't wait to read the rest. I miss LA too the food and people are so good. I only lived there for 5 years but it is like no where else.
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We'll definitely be coming in December of next year. I miss the Christmas time at WDW. Thanks for the wish though. It means a lot that you'd want us there!
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