So hello there! I have been toying with the idea of doing a report for our first trip to Walt Disney World as I enjoy reading everyone's reports so much, so here is my first attempt at a Pre-Trip report! 
First things first, I should introduce myself and my better half:
My name is Alix (on the left) and this is my dear boyfriend, Sean, who from now on will be referred to as DB. Please excuse the shirt; I was coerced into my allegiance with this so-called "gift". I'm 25 and I have dreamt of going to WDW since I was a little girl. We're in the UK, so this trip has been planned for a long, long time (I think I booked it last February?!). Getting the time off together has also been a bit of a nightmare. I am a Support Worker, soon to be a Nursing Assistant, as well as a college student and DB is a lecturer, so having time off that coincides with each other is rare! As it happens, we've both had to take time out of the college year to go (much to the dismay of DB's colleagues). But our holiday is 4 days away, and we couldn't be more excited!
We are staying on property at Port Orleans Riverside, which looks so beautiful from all the pictures. We booked with the Walt Disney Travel Company, before the free dining package. They were kind enough to email me and offer me the dining plan as we had booked so far in advance; of course I was happy to oblige! DB was impressed with this, as we no longer have to worry about taking money for food. He is also glad that it is the Quick Service DP, as we are more of "grab-it-and-go" types. We're flying with Virgin Atlantic on Sunday 26th April, however we are going down to London on Saturday night to stay over and park the car.
I have been planning on and off; My Disney Experience has been amazing, although I swear I have been logging in and just staring at each page. I still can't quite believe that we're going! Our plans so far are:
Mon 27th April: Magic Kingdom
9:20am ADR at Be Our Guest for breakfast
FP+ for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean
Wed 29th April: Hollywood Studios
FP+ for Tower of Terror, Star Tours and Rock n'Roller Coaster
Thur 30th April: Animal Kingdom
FP+ for Dinosaur, Expedition Everest and Kilimanjaro Safari
Fri 1st May: Epcot
FP+ for Mission: Space, Soarin' and Meet the Disney Pals
Mon 4th May: Magic Kingdom
FP+ for Big Thunder Mountain, Meet Tinker Bell and Wishes
2:30pm ADR at Crystal Palace for lunch
We are going for two weeks, so we will definitely be doing more, but I wanted DB to get a feel for things (he's never been abroad, let alone to a Disney park) and then we can make more plans whilst we are there based on what we both enjoy.
It may sound a bit kooky, but I have also been planning some purchases... I love the Dooney & Bourke bags, I currently have 4, and I have held off purchasing another as I knew I would want to pick one up on our holiday. This is my all-time favourite bag:
It has had a lot of love, and I was unsure of what design to choose, but luckily for me they are releasing the new Runway Princess design on the 25th April! I will definitely be choosing one with perfect placement.
Of course, I also want to purchase some nice gifts for my friends and colleagues, and have been jotting down everyone's favourite Disney characters for gift ideas.
As for preparation in terms of clothing, I have an extreme weakness for Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister. To say I spent a little in my local store would be an understatement...
These are a few of the items. Lovely and summery!
As we booked with WDTC, I also received a 15% discount voucher for the Disney Store, which I used to purchase...
I LOVE Tinker Bell. DB's face dropped when he found that I had booked a FP+ to meet her, but the more we talk about it the more he is coming around. It is going to be amazing! The scruffy-looking Mickey in the photo is DB's. He's 24 years old! Tink will be coming with us, but Mickey is staying behind; DB would be mortified if he lost him. He's a softy really!
And that's all for now! We are 4 days away from my dream becoming a reality. Thank you for reading along, and I hope you will stay tuned when I return for a proper Trip Report!
First things first, I should introduce myself and my better half:
My name is Alix (on the left) and this is my dear boyfriend, Sean, who from now on will be referred to as DB. Please excuse the shirt; I was coerced into my allegiance with this so-called "gift".
I'm 25 and I have dreamt of going to WDW since I was a little girl. We're in the UK, so this trip has been planned for a long, long time (I think I booked it last February?!). Getting the time off together has also been a bit of a nightmare. I am a Support Worker, soon to be a Nursing Assistant, as well as a college student and DB is a lecturer, so having time off that coincides with each other is rare! As it happens, we've both had to take time out of the college year to go (much to the dismay of DB's colleagues). But our holiday is 4 days away, and we couldn't be more excited!
We are staying on property at Port Orleans Riverside, which looks so beautiful from all the pictures. We booked with the Walt Disney Travel Company, before the free dining package. They were kind enough to email me and offer me the dining plan as we had booked so far in advance; of course I was happy to oblige! DB was impressed with this, as we no longer have to worry about taking money for food. He is also glad that it is the Quick Service DP, as we are more of "grab-it-and-go" types.
We're flying with Virgin Atlantic on Sunday 26th April, however we are going down to London on Saturday night to stay over and park the car. I have been planning on and off; My Disney Experience has been amazing, although I swear I have been logging in and just staring at each page. I still can't quite believe that we're going!
Our plans so far are:Mon 27th April: Magic Kingdom
9:20am ADR at Be Our Guest for breakfast
FP+ for Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean
Wed 29th April: Hollywood Studios
FP+ for Tower of Terror, Star Tours and Rock n'Roller Coaster
Thur 30th April: Animal Kingdom
FP+ for Dinosaur, Expedition Everest and Kilimanjaro Safari
Fri 1st May: Epcot
FP+ for Mission: Space, Soarin' and Meet the Disney Pals
Mon 4th May: Magic Kingdom
FP+ for Big Thunder Mountain, Meet Tinker Bell and Wishes
2:30pm ADR at Crystal Palace for lunch
We are going for two weeks, so we will definitely be doing more, but I wanted DB to get a feel for things (he's never been abroad, let alone to a Disney park) and then we can make more plans whilst we are there based on what we both enjoy.
It may sound a bit kooky, but I have also been planning some purchases... I love the Dooney & Bourke bags, I currently have 4, and I have held off purchasing another as I knew I would want to pick one up on our holiday. This is my all-time favourite bag:
It has had a lot of love, and I was unsure of what design to choose, but luckily for me they are releasing the new Runway Princess design on the 25th April! I will definitely be choosing one with perfect placement.
Of course, I also want to purchase some nice gifts for my friends and colleagues, and have been jotting down everyone's favourite Disney characters for gift ideas.
As for preparation in terms of clothing, I have an extreme weakness for Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister.
To say I spent a little in my local store would be an understatement...
These are a few of the items. Lovely and summery!
As we booked with WDTC, I also received a 15% discount voucher for the Disney Store, which I used to purchase...
I LOVE Tinker Bell. DB's face dropped when he found that I had booked a FP+ to meet her, but the more we talk about it the more he is coming around. It is going to be amazing! The scruffy-looking Mickey in the photo is DB's. He's 24 years old!
Tink will be coming with us, but Mickey is staying behind; DB would be mortified if he lost him. He's a softy really!And that's all for now! We are 4 days away from my dream becoming a reality. Thank you for reading along, and I hope you will stay tuned when I return for a proper Trip Report!
