Pre-Trip My groom agreed on a Disneymoon, but will he love it?

Hi there! You may have seen me around, but this will be my first pre-trip report. I am beyond thrilled that it will be my DISNEYMOON!! Before I get started, let me properly introduce myself.

This is me, Heather, on my last trip to WDW back in 2012. (Far too long ago!)
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I took that trip with my mom and niece after going through a year long divorce. :( But life has changed so much in the last 5 years. Just around the time that I took that trip, I began dating someone. That someone just so happened to be a guy that I had met 13 years prior when I started working at the local Piggly Wiggly while in college. It was my first day on the cash register and he was a stock boy/bag boy. He asked me on a date that very day, BUT I had a boyfriend (who I ended up marrying) so I declined and he went on to get married years later as well. Fast forward to 2012 and we reconnected through Facebook. Come to find out he had went through a divorce at the same time as me and so we started hanging out. As much as I tried to not get "serious" it was only a matter of time before he swept me off of my feet.

My Prince Charming, Josh.
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Now BOTH of us had tried for many years to have children with our ex-spouses and BOTH of us were told by the medical professionals that it was us that had an "issue" that prevented us from ever having any children. So imagine our surprise when a year later.....

Our miracle arrived!
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Cameron is 3 now!
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Oh wait, that's Catboy! Here is Cameron!
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Our family :inlove:
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So like I said, a lot has happened in the last 5 years. We both decided that we didn't want to rush into marriage, having been through what we had. We got engaged 2 years ago and we've finally decided that now is the right time. On April 22, 2017, we will finally become husband and wife in a very small ceremony underneath the oak trees at my aunt's house.

Now, we have went back and forth on where we wanted to honeymoon or if we should even take one at all. Would it be just the two of us, or would we go somewhere with our son? At the end of the day, we decided we'd take a honeymoon, just the two of us. With so much happening over the last 5 years and so early on in our relationship, we have never been on a long vacation together. And let's face it...Mommy and Daddy need a break! But the where was still up for debate. Of course, my first choice was Disney. I've been many times, but he's never been. His argument was that he wanted his first time at Disney to be with his son. My argument was that he needed to experience it first as an adult without a child because when we bring our son it will be a very different trip. Finally he agreed because he knew it would make me happy! :inlove::happy:

Mommy and Daddy are going to Disney! (Shhhh...we aren't telling Cam where we are going.)
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I hope I did not bore you with our lengthy backstory. o_O I've been super nervous about the planning process. My only wish is that Josh will have a great time and love Disney at least half as much as I do! (He does love Disney movies, so that's a bonus.)

Next: Trip details!!!!
 
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LeighM

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March weather would be wonderful. That would have been a perfect time, but I was trying to avoid the Spring Break crowds at all cost. We actually chose the honeymoon dates first, then went from there on the wedding date, ha-ha! Really looking forward to Sanaa with all the hype I've seen about the bread service on other trip reports. And bread pudding from Ohana...yummm, making my mouth water!

That's one thing that made our trip so magical LOL. There were no spring break crowds :) We went the first week in March so it was after the President's Day crowds and before spring break began. There were hardly any crowds at all. Of course, we had to dodge a snow storm on the drive down though.

And Sanaa's bread service was fantastic!! The only problem was we were so full from the bread that we didn't have as much room for the entree. We still ate everything but it took commitment. I scheduled our ADR for 5PM so it would still be light outside and when we checked in, I asked to be seated next to the window so we could look at the savanna. I didn't tell my husband about it because I wanted it to be a surprise for him. We both loved it!
 

Doc Disney

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Aw I love your story! It truly is magical!! We went to Disney last year end of April/beginning of May and it was amazing! Crowd levels were low and the weather was great! Great dining reservations!
I haven't booked them yet, but hoping to catch a good deal with Southwest. I keep checking daily!
Keep checking! They drop all the time!
 

joshsprincess921

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That's one thing that made our trip so magical LOL. There were no spring break crowds :) We went the first week in March so it was after the President's Day crowds and before spring break began. There were hardly any crowds at all. Of course, we had to dodge a snow storm on the drive down though.

And Sanaa's bread service was fantastic!! The only problem was we were so full from the bread that we didn't have as much room for the entree. We still ate everything but it took commitment. I scheduled our ADR for 5PM so it would still be light outside and when we checked in, I asked to be seated next to the window so we could look at the savanna. I didn't tell my husband about it because I wanted it to be a surprise for him. We both loved it!

I'm seeing a trend with the bread service filling people up. I'll keep that in mind and maybe we will just split an entree. I'm doing the same thing as you. Our ADR is at 5:20 and I'm keeping it a secret...honestly he doesn't know any of our ADR b/c I just did all the planning and he's like whatever, just going with the flow. LOL
 

joshsprincess921

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Aw I love your story! It truly is magical!! We went to Disney last year end of April/beginning of May and it was amazing! Crowd levels were low and the weather was great! Great dining reservations!

Keep checking! They drop all the time!

Oh awesome! I'm excited for the nice weather and Flower and Garden which will be a first for me! Thank you!
 

prfctlyximprct

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Oh my goodness it was fate, you were meant to be!!!! What a perfect happily ever after, it must be celebrated in Disney World!

I loved your story, how romantic! Sometimes wishes can be granted in the most unexpected ways :) (stole that from Wishes LOL)

Can't wait to hear all about your Disneymoon! I am currently trying to convince my fiance to do a Disneymoon so you're a step ahead of me! :p
 

Mrhappyplace

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My wife and I will be there at the same time also, though it doesn't look like we will be in the same parks on the same day. As for if your fiancee will love WDW I can tell you I was not a WDW love before my honeymoon. Really even after it took a little while before I realized what a great vacation destination WDW is. It was actually the next years vacation which cost about the same that made me realize how great WDW vacations are.

Your plans look great, I hope to stay at AKL someday it really seems like a great place to stay at!
 

DimpledDevil18

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I loved reading your story! It was very inspirational and crazy how things work out sometimes. I really hope that you guys enjoy your Disneymoon and that Josh catches the Disney bug. I'll be following along!
 

joshsprincess921

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Oh my goodness it was fate, you were meant to be!!!! What a perfect happily ever after, it must be celebrated in Disney World!

I loved your story, how romantic! Sometimes wishes can be granted in the most unexpected ways :) (stole that from Wishes LOL)

Can't wait to hear all about your Disneymoon! I am currently trying to convince my fiance to do a Disneymoon so you're a step ahead of me! :p

Thank you! I believe it WAS fate!
I think you can convince Joe! After all, he did buy you bride ears. Maybe do land and sea?
My friend bought me a pair of the bride ears and I can't wait to wear them. I haven't even gotten them from her yet and I'm excited. I must get together with her soon!!!!

Oh and can I just mention how jealous I am that you are staying at ANIMAL FREAKING KINGDOM LODGE.
Please take a million pictures for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know, right!!! I'm thrilled beyond belief. CAN.NOT.WAIT!!! Many pictures will be taken!
 

joshsprincess921

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My wife and I will be there at the same time also, though it doesn't look like we will be in the same parks on the same day. As for if your fiancee will love WDW I can tell you I was not a WDW love before my honeymoon. Really even after it took a little while before I realized what a great vacation destination WDW is. It was actually the next years vacation which cost about the same that made me realize how great WDW vacations are.

Your plans look great, I hope to stay at AKL someday it really seems like a great place to stay at!

I have faith that Josh will be the same way and grow to love it. But we shall see. He's already been saying that the next Disney trip will be on a cruise, so that makes me excited. I'm thinking the cruise will be a good introduction to Disney for our son. He will go crazy over the kid's area.

Have a great trip!
 

G8rchamps

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So I made a slight ADR switch and replaced our Yak and Yeti dinner on the last night with Yachtsman Steakhouse. I kept going back and forth with it and I love Yak and Yeti, but I think Yachtsman will make a great ending to a fabulous week! :hungry:

I had dinner there last weekend. My wife and I shared the 32oz Porterhouse for 2 and my 12 yr old some had Rack of Lamb. My 9 yr old daughter had French Onion Soup, bites of everything, and dessert. We also had a cheese board and a Caesar salad (salad is huge). Bread is made on-site (only GF and Yacht have their own bakeries) and comes with roasted garlic bulbs that spread like better, which they also bring out. It is the only signature I have been to 3 times and twice paid OOP. It is our favorite, enjoy!
 

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