Hi there! I'm Jessica. My avatar is of myself, my husband and my 5 year old son. We are planning our very first trip to WDW for 8 days and 7 nights!
Since I was little I have always loved Disney. But my mom was a single mother and just didn't have the funds to take us. I gave up hope of ever being in Disney World. It cost so much - I just didn't see how it was possible. Almost 7 years ago my husband and I began dating. We both have a love of Disney and he always said he would make it happen one day. I believed him but figured it would be forever from now since we in no way live a luxurious lifestyle. Well just a few weeks ago I mentioned how badly I wished we could go. Again. (I probably mention it a few times a month, lol!) And my husband surprised me and said "Let's go this year then!" I almost fell over from shock! He said it would be our birthday present to our son, our anniversary present and my birthday present. I quickly agreed and began planning.
We decided we wanted to surprise our son so we came up with a scavenger hunt. There was 10 clues and then final clue led him to his room. A big box was waiting surrounded by as many of his Disney toys as I could find. When he opened the box Mickey balloons popped out with a note that said for his 6th birthday we were taking him to Disney World! He FREAKED out of course. (Probably a lot more than he would of because all week I was telling him "We'll never go to Disney World. I'm sorry it just is too much money." hehe sneaky me!)
Since my husband surprised me, whenever we watch the planning dvd, talk about Disney, or even when I plan - I begin crying. I can't help it! I never thought my dream would come true. I never thought I'd be able to give this magic to my son.
Last night we gave our son a Phineas and Ferb book bag that has a few dollar store Disney goodies in it. And throughout the year we plan on sending him "packages" from Mickey. I also have some phone calls scheduled as well! We're also playing the Disneyland game, playing Disney games and watching as many Disney movies with the characters in the parks as we can! I plan on making a countdown calendar now that we have decided on our dates!!
Dates: October 8th - 15th. Driving down from NY. 8 days 7 nights. All Star Movies we're thinking. Dining. Park hopper. And Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party!
Table Service Meals we are considering: Cindererlla's Table for breakfast, Akershus, Chef Mickey for breakfast, Yak & Yeti, Sci Fi Dine In, Mama Melrose, Le Cellier for lunch and Rose and Crown.
Counter Service Meals we are considering: Liberty Inn, Caseys, Wolfgang Puck Express, Flame Tree BBQ.
We have the fabulous Tiffany from Kingdom Konsultants helping us plan our trip. She's such a great help! Adore her!
I hope I did this pre trip report thing right! I am so excited! Plus it is great to be able to share my enthusiasm with other Disney Lovers! <3
Since I was little I have always loved Disney. But my mom was a single mother and just didn't have the funds to take us. I gave up hope of ever being in Disney World. It cost so much - I just didn't see how it was possible. Almost 7 years ago my husband and I began dating. We both have a love of Disney and he always said he would make it happen one day. I believed him but figured it would be forever from now since we in no way live a luxurious lifestyle. Well just a few weeks ago I mentioned how badly I wished we could go. Again. (I probably mention it a few times a month, lol!) And my husband surprised me and said "Let's go this year then!" I almost fell over from shock! He said it would be our birthday present to our son, our anniversary present and my birthday present. I quickly agreed and began planning.
We decided we wanted to surprise our son so we came up with a scavenger hunt. There was 10 clues and then final clue led him to his room. A big box was waiting surrounded by as many of his Disney toys as I could find. When he opened the box Mickey balloons popped out with a note that said for his 6th birthday we were taking him to Disney World! He FREAKED out of course. (Probably a lot more than he would of because all week I was telling him "We'll never go to Disney World. I'm sorry it just is too much money." hehe sneaky me!)
Since my husband surprised me, whenever we watch the planning dvd, talk about Disney, or even when I plan - I begin crying. I can't help it! I never thought my dream would come true. I never thought I'd be able to give this magic to my son.
Last night we gave our son a Phineas and Ferb book bag that has a few dollar store Disney goodies in it. And throughout the year we plan on sending him "packages" from Mickey. I also have some phone calls scheduled as well! We're also playing the Disneyland game, playing Disney games and watching as many Disney movies with the characters in the parks as we can! I plan on making a countdown calendar now that we have decided on our dates!!
Dates: October 8th - 15th. Driving down from NY. 8 days 7 nights. All Star Movies we're thinking. Dining. Park hopper. And Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party!
Table Service Meals we are considering: Cindererlla's Table for breakfast, Akershus, Chef Mickey for breakfast, Yak & Yeti, Sci Fi Dine In, Mama Melrose, Le Cellier for lunch and Rose and Crown.
Counter Service Meals we are considering: Liberty Inn, Caseys, Wolfgang Puck Express, Flame Tree BBQ.
We have the fabulous Tiffany from Kingdom Konsultants helping us plan our trip. She's such a great help! Adore her!
I hope I did this pre trip report thing right! I am so excited! Plus it is great to be able to share my enthusiasm with other Disney Lovers! <3
