Our First ever visit to Disney - pre trip report

WOW, we have just been told by Mummy & Daddy that we are off to Walt Disney World in less than 5 weeks and we are soooooooo excited:sohappy::sohappy:

Firstly let's introduce oursleves, we are Ciara & Callum 3 year old twins, it's our 4th birthday two days after we leave Disney, but Grandma & Grandad wouldn't forgive Mummy & Daddy if we weren't home to see them on the day. For those of you who will be visiting at the same time you'll easily recognise us as you will hear Mummy & Daddy saying "Ciara & Callum come here" "Ciara & Callum stop doing that"

Oh and there's Mummy (Viv) and Daddy (Steve) who have been many times to Disney. :wave::wave:

So here are our plans, if you can call them plans, as reservations for flights & hotel were only made over the last couple of days - can't you tell our parents used to work in the Travel Industry - talk about last minute.

Saturday 8th May
Flight leaves Birmingham (UK) at 8.10am and we are travelling via Dublin so arrive into Orlando at 4.20pm straight on to Magical Express for journey to Pop Century Resort

Sunday 9th May
Magic Kingdom - Daddy's birthday - we can' t tell you how old he is in case we don't get spoilt ourselves :zipit::zipit: and we have reservations for Character Breakfast at The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom

Monday 10th May
Animal Kingdom

Tuesday 11th May
Water Park - we're not sure which one to go to first

Wednesday 12th May
EPCOT

Thursday 13th May
Magic Kingdom

Friday 14th May
Water Park

Saturday 15th May
Hollywood Studios

Sunday 16th May
EPCOT

Monday 17th May
Animal Kingdom

Tuesday 18th May
Water Park

Wednesday 19th May
Hollywood Studios

Thursday 20th May
Magic Kingdom

Friday 21st May
Animal Kingdom - we have Character Breakfast reservation for Donald's Safari Breakfast - we are going to treat today as our birthday's :animwink::animwink:

Saturday 22nd May
today is our last day and we head home, after what will be the bestest ever holiday in the whole wide world

Thanks for reading and be sure to watch out for our trip report when we get back, and as this is Mummy & Daddy's first trip with kids any tips and information you can give will make our stay all the better

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

Greetings Callum + Clara - for a couple of 3 year olds your written English is pretty good.

You'll have a great time at Disney - tell your mum and dad to take plenty of photos - especially with Tigger, Pooh. Piglet and Eeyore at your Crystal Palace breakfast (its our favourite)

Make plenty of notes to remind you of the things you did - can't wait for your trip report

 

[Goofygirl07]

I love how your trip is over a week, as ours is usually just a week. super jealous! You 4 will have an awesome time. Be prepared for a great time. Tell your parents to take tons of photos!

 

[Le Twins Day]

Captain Hook - it must be down to our Dad's schooling in Manchester ! (before he moved to Birmingham) that's helping with our english :ROFLOL:
We cant wait for the trip - we look on this site every day and look at all the great photo's - hope Mummy is up to matching the quality as it's her camera.

Goofygirl07 - with the journey we have to make to get to WDW wouldnt be worth staying any less than 2 weeks - mummy & daddy are already starting to save for 2012/2013 when the new expansions are complete

 

[Ghall]

Looking forward to hearing about your holiday. Hope you enjoy your flight from Dublin to Orlando. I take it that you are flying with Aer Lingus, last time we travelled every passenger had their own entertainment system in the seat in front. Kept my 4 years busy playing computer games during the flight. I am sure you twins will love it!

 

[Le Twins Day]

GHALL - yes we are using EI - good timings and fares so can travel from Birmingham. Pleased to hear about inflight entertainment as we wondered how to keep mummy & daddy occupied on such a long flight :ROFLOL::ROFLOL:

we have been out to the airport this morning to see some planes as we have never been on one before, and it was so exciting, can't wait till we are on our way.

Mummy is asking can you still clear US immigration in Dublin? did you use Magical Express?

 

[wdwfan100]

I am sure you will have a great time. I hope this is the first of many trips for you

 

[Alexx]

Have fun on your trip! It'll be magical I bet Just wondering how come you didn't go to gatwick or heathrow straight to Orlando?:lookaroun

 

[blackthidot]

You guys type GREAT and tell an AWESOME story for only being 3 years old!!:ROFLOL:

 

[Le Twins Day]

ALEX - flights out of LGW/LHR/MAN on direct flights were more expensive, and would of also involved additional cost with parking/hotels etc. plus we are only 15mins from BHX airport

BLACKTHIDOT - don't tell anyone but daddy is helping us:animwink: by the way love your photos and belated congratulations, really enjoyed your trip report about the engagement:sohappy:

 

[Ghall]

GHALL - yes we are using EI - good timings and fares so can travel from Birmingham. Pleased to hear about inflight entertainment as we wondered how to keep mummy & daddy occupied on such a long flight :ROFLOL::ROFLOL:

we have been out to the airport this morning to see some planes as we have never been on one before, and it was so exciting, can't wait till we are on our way.

Mummy is asking can you still clear US immigration in Dublin? did you use Magical Express?

No, unfortunately you can't clear US immigration in Dublin anymore, you have to do this on arrival at Orlando. When they started the direct flight from Dublin to Orlando in November 2007, we cleared immigration in Dublin, this was great saved an hour in Orlando. But the last few times we travelled we had to wait till we got to orlando. We found that by the time you waiting for your pushchair at the door of the aircraft the rest of the plane were waiting in line and the wait time was over an hour. Now I get my husband to wait for the pushchair and I get in line. Might be an idea with your twins.

No, we have never used the Magical Express, we always hire a car. We always get a good deal on car hire booking it outside the US.

The inflight entertainment was great, watching movies when you want and what you want. There were games, suduko, soaps, movies , kids movies but we did only have this the last time we travelled. I suppose it depends on which aircraft they use. The 9 hours flight didn't seem so long!

 

[TakeMeThere81]

This is so cute, I can't wait to hear more!! Have a wonderful time, and btw, I don't think your trip classifies as a "trip" as much as it does a "supertrip"!! Lucky to be there for 2 weeks-WOW!!

C&C's Parents: As far as tips with kids, you probably know the basics. Listen to your kids' cues as to when they are getting cranky and need a break. Use the child swap any chance you get. Take naps, slow down and swim, etc. With 2 weeks at Disney, there's a good chance you could move at a snail's pace and still see it all. Lastly, take lots of pics!! :wave:

 

[phllymouse]

You may want to surprise Mom and Dad by switching Epcot and Movie Studio. They will be closing Rock - n- roller coaster while you are there on the 15th.. Take advantage of single riders and take turns. It is a long way to go to miss that ride

 

[Le Twins Day]

GHALL - thanks for update on immigration and tips how to save time on arrival in MCO.

PHLLYMOUSE - we will ask Mummy & Daddy to swap around the days as you suggest as RnR is one of Daddy's fave rides

TAKEMETHERE81 - we really hope to have a super trip, and we love spalshing around in water so lots of Pool breaks will be planned (mummy thanks you for the tip)

 

[minnie2000]

Can't wait to read your report!

Also, I didn't know Aer Lingus flew to Orlando - is that Sanford or MCO?

 

[Le Twins Day]

MINNIE2000 - yes Aer Lingus fly on Tue/Thu/Sat only connection on return to BHX is not good but convenient for home. They fly in MCO international so we are taking advantage of Disney Magical Express on this trip

 

[corey154]

Love your pre-trip, and you two both share your birthday with my son, but you have him beat by a year!! Can't wait to read the trip report when you guys get back..sounds like you have a great daddy and mum, taking you to disney for your 3rd birthdays!!!

 

[Le Twins Day]

COREY154 - wow that's really great that we share the same birthday as your son. we are so jealous of you for living in Florida, so much closer to the Magic than we are. Have you taken your son many times? C & C

 

[disneypearl]

Have a wonderful time during your first trip to Disney! Take lots of pictures and don't forget to tell us about your adventures at WDW.

 

[corey154]

COREY154 - wow that's really great that we share the same birthday as your son. we are so jealous of you for living in Florida, so much closer to the Magic than we are. Have you taken your son many times? C & C

He has, but I wish we could take him more, even living an hour away it's hard to get over there (and expensive). The first visit was when he was a month old...he'll be two on your birthday and he's been a total of 4 times. Guess he's not doing too bad...lol! And on your birthday...don't forget to celebrate Mommy, she gave birth to the two of you on that day...that's alot of work :animwink: