My husband (Adam) 34 and I (Alayna) 28, have wanted to do a trip report for a while now, and have never actually taken the time to do one, but that changes today, so here it goes.
To start off, let me give you a little background to our story. I have been going to Walt Disney World since I was three years old with my parents (Martin and Glenda) 61 and 60 and older sister ( Angie)36. We live in Texas, and have gone almost every year between 1987 -2007. Walt Disney World is such a special place for us, because it really has helped our family through some extremely tough times. My dad was diagnosed with non –hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1994 and has had 5 occurrences since. He has been through two bone marrow transplants in 1997 and 1999 and God willing is still with us today.
So during these very hard times we always had Walt Disney World, A place that we could get away together and not think about “reality” for the week. My dad has been in remission since 2001, yet has had two heart attacks since then. So that is the story of my family and I’s LOVE for all things Walt Disney.
Now for the introduction of my husband, who had never been to WDW before his first trip to the world on our “Disneymoon” in July of 2007. His first experience was a 12 day trip, staying at the Wilderness Lodge. ( BIG props to the parentals and grandparents for this ) He was instantly hooked ! YES!!!... A dream come true to share my love of Disney with my husband, who I jokingly say now is more obsessed with Walt Disney World than I am . So we will be making our 7th trip in 5 years this month. (Sept. 8th -16th.) This will also be our first trip as DVC members, so obviously we are ecstatic and cannot hardly contain our excitement! We literally get up every morning and the first thing that comes out of our mouth is the countdown of how many days left. (don’t judge us… we already know we are crazy!)
Now, onto the setup for this trip. We will be joined for the first leg of our trip by my parents, my sister, and her 20 month old son Sam. This will be his first trip, and everyone is ALL about Sam… haha
They will be staying with us from Sept 8-Sept 14 at the Board Walk Villas in a 2 bedroom. Hubby and I will then move on to BLT after they leave on Friday the 14th (just realized I am so glad that is not Friday the 13th or my dad would have had to leave a day earlier J-superstitious much?) We will be at BLT from Sept14-Sept 16 in a one bedroom. We have always wanted to try out the layout at the Contemporary, so we figured the 2 nights would give us a taste to see if we are impressed with the style, or if it will feel too non-Disney for our liking.
I love to have faces to stories, so here are a few of our lovely mug-shots
Alayna (Me)
Adam (My Husband) @alawrence
The Parentals (Martin & Glenda)
Sister & Nephew (Angie & Sam)
So our schedule of events will attempt to be as such (remember this is purely based off of the hope of a 20 month old not having complete meltdowns each day )…
Arrival day (Sept 8th)-EPCOT Dinner reservations at Rose and Crown 6:00
Sept 9th -ANIMAL KINGDOM
- RESORT second half of the day for down time/pool time/catching up on sleep
Sept 10th -MAGIC KINDOM
Breakfast at Crystal Palace 8:05
Dinner at Tony’s Town Square 6:00
Sept 11th -EPCOT
Lunch at Le Cellier 12:10
Sept 12th -HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Lunch at 50’s Prime Time 12:30
Sept 13th -DOWNTOWN DISNEY
-EPCOT
Dinner at San Angel Inn 6:00
Sept 14th -MAGIC KINGDOM
Dinner at Ohana 8:05
Parents, sister, and nephew leave out today around 4. Hubby and I only for rest of trip
Sept 15th -HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Lunch at Mama Melrose 1:30
Dinner at Whispering Canyon 7:25
Departure day Sept 16th -MAGIC KINGDOM
Lunch always at Casey’s Corner on last day
So now the waiting game continues, but only for 4 more days!!
I work in an accounting office, so paperwork galore will surely attack and keep me busy these next few days. Come Saturday morning before the sun rises though, my hubby and I will wake to zero days left of our countdown and to the airport we will head.
I hope you guys will check back with us when we return, as I am already excited to write my first OFFICAL trip report with lots of pictures and tales to tell!
To start off, let me give you a little background to our story. I have been going to Walt Disney World since I was three years old with my parents (Martin and Glenda) 61 and 60 and older sister ( Angie)36. We live in Texas, and have gone almost every year between 1987 -2007. Walt Disney World is such a special place for us, because it really has helped our family through some extremely tough times. My dad was diagnosed with non –hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1994 and has had 5 occurrences since. He has been through two bone marrow transplants in 1997 and 1999 and God willing is still with us today.
So during these very hard times we always had Walt Disney World, A place that we could get away together and not think about “reality” for the week. My dad has been in remission since 2001, yet has had two heart attacks since then. So that is the story of my family and I’s LOVE for all things Walt Disney.Now for the introduction of my husband, who had never been to WDW before his first trip to the world on our “Disneymoon” in July of 2007. His first experience was a 12 day trip, staying at the Wilderness Lodge. ( BIG props to the parentals and grandparents for this
) He was instantly hooked ! YES!!!... A dream come true to share my love of Disney with my husband, who I jokingly say now is more obsessed with Walt Disney World than I am . So we will be making our 7th trip in 5 years this month. (Sept. 8th -16th.) This will also be our first trip as DVC members, so obviously we are ecstatic and cannot hardly contain our excitement! We literally get up every morning and the first thing that comes out of our mouth is the countdown of how many days left. (don’t judge us… we already know we are crazy!)Now, onto the setup for this trip. We will be joined for the first leg of our trip by my parents, my sister, and her 20 month old son Sam. This will be his first trip, and everyone is ALL about Sam… haha
They will be staying with us from Sept 8-Sept 14 at the Board Walk Villas in a 2 bedroom. Hubby and I will then move on to BLT after they leave on Friday the 14th (just realized I am so glad that is not Friday the 13th or my dad would have had to leave a day earlier J-superstitious much?) We will be at BLT from Sept14-Sept 16 in a one bedroom. We have always wanted to try out the layout at the Contemporary, so we figured the 2 nights would give us a taste to see if we are impressed with the style, or if it will feel too non-Disney for our liking.
I love to have faces to stories, so here are a few of our lovely mug-shots
Alayna (Me)
Adam (My Husband) @alawrence
The Parentals (Martin & Glenda)
Sister & Nephew (Angie & Sam)
So our schedule of events will attempt to be as such (remember this is purely based off of the hope of a 20 month old not having complete meltdowns each day
)…Arrival day (Sept 8th)-EPCOT Dinner reservations at Rose and Crown 6:00
Sept 9th -ANIMAL KINGDOM
- RESORT second half of the day for down time/pool time/catching up on sleep
Sept 10th -MAGIC KINDOM
Breakfast at Crystal Palace 8:05
Dinner at Tony’s Town Square 6:00
Sept 11th -EPCOT
Lunch at Le Cellier 12:10
Sept 12th -HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Lunch at 50’s Prime Time 12:30
Sept 13th -DOWNTOWN DISNEY
-EPCOT
Dinner at San Angel Inn 6:00
Sept 14th -MAGIC KINGDOM
Dinner at Ohana 8:05
Parents, sister, and nephew leave out today around 4. Hubby and I only for rest of trip
Sept 15th -HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Lunch at Mama Melrose 1:30
Dinner at Whispering Canyon 7:25
Departure day Sept 16th -MAGIC KINGDOM
Lunch always at Casey’s Corner on last day
So now the waiting game continues, but only for 4 more days!!
I work in an accounting office, so paperwork galore will surely attack and keep me busy these next few days. Come Saturday morning before the sun rises though, my hubby and I will wake to zero days left of our countdown and to the airport we will head.
I hope you guys will check back with us when we return, as I am already excited to write my first OFFICAL trip report with lots of pictures and tales to tell!
