Trip Report The Story Comes ALIVE! *COMPLETED*

Hello again, my friends.

For nearly a decade it has been such a joy for me to write about 50 (yes, 50!) different trips that I have taken to WDW - including one that was virtual. ;)

The reason? You, the reader.

I don’t do trip reports for my own documentation. I have journals for that. I write because I love interacting with y’all. Your encouragement, humor, curiosity and even snark (*ahem* @amjt660) assure me that I am not alone in my crazy affection for Disney parks. A big thanks to each of you!

I am very fortunate to be a frequent visitor to WDW (despite what @Mr Ferret 88 believes, I do not live there!) and am entering a season of monthly visits. Trip reporting is time consuming (as those of you who’ve written can attest) but I’m not ready to completely give it up - yet.

What I’d like to do is keep this as an ongoing TR for the rest of 2023. It will be highlights and moments, with live posting as the goal. My story coming alive, so to speak.

First up is spring break with my favorite girl.

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Followed closely by a getaway with my favorite guy.

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There will be Magician meets. New experiences. And (as always) the unexpected.

I hope you’ll join the fun!
 
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Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Premium Member
Original Poster
Trip #4

Who: Tuvalu and Woody

What: 40th Wedding Anniversary

Why: A big milestone worth celebrating!

When: Tuesday, June 20 - Thursday June 29, 2023

Where: Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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with a night at Hilton Lauderdale Beach Resort

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Full disclosure ~ I did not intend to write about this celebration and took very few notes. But a few of you kind readers expressed interest in our vacation and I decided to share some pictures and snippets for posterity. I appreciate y’all!
 
93boomer

93boomer

Premium Member
Tuvalu said:
Trip #4

Who: Tuvalu and Woody

What: 40th Wedding Anniversary

Why: A big milestone worth celebrating!

When: Tuesday, June 20 - Thursday June 29, 2023

Where: Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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with a night at Hilton Lauderdale Beach Resort

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Full disclosure ~ I did not intend to write about this celebration and took very few notes. But a few of you kind readers expressed interest in our vacation and I decided to share some pictures and snippets for posterity. I appreciate y’all!
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😊😊😊😊
 
Tuvalu

Tuvalu

Premium Member
Original Poster
Background

Although it didn’t start out as intentional, Woody and I have celebrated every 5-year anniversary at WDW. Year 5 saw us sharing a golf villa (pre-Saratoga Springs) with our almost 3-year-old and dear friends with two small boys. I was also 7 months pregnant. Not exactly a romantic couples trip!

Year 10 we were on a family vacation with our 3 kids when my mother and brother surprised us. They offered to keep the kids on our anniversary so Woody and I could have the day to ourselves. We spent it at Epcot - the most romantic of the parks.

By year 15 we’d learned the value (and importance) of going away as a couple sans kids. We stayed at the Marriott World Center (on points) and could only afford a one day ticket. Again we chose Epcot - and “recreated” our honeymoon by dining at Alfredo’s in Italy and devouring chocolate mousse cake from La Boulangerie in France.

Our honeymoon was two days - both spent at brand new Epcot. We loved this park. Both futuristic and historical. Beautiful landscaping. Intricate architecture. We have exactly 24 pictures, the equivalent of one roll of film.

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“Old” Epcot will always have a special place in our hearts. The “Wallcot mess” of the last several years makes us so sad.

We stayed at All Star Movies at year 20; Grand Floridian at 25; Polynesian Club Level at 30; Grand Floridian at 35.

When discussing our 40th, Woody insisted we splurge.

I’m so glad we did.
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

Premium Member
Tuvalu said:
Background

Although it didn’t start out as intentional, Woody and I have celebrated every 5-year anniversary at WDW. Year 5 saw us sharing a golf villa (pre-Saratoga Springs) with our almost 3-year-old and dear friends with two small boys. I was also 7 months pregnant. Not exactly a romantic couples trip!

Year 10 we were on a family vacation with our 3 kids when my mother and brother surprised us. They offered to keep the kids on our anniversary so Woody and I could have the day to ourselves. We spent it at Epcot - the most romantic of the parks.

By year 15 we’d learned the value (and importance) of going away as a couple sans kids. We stayed at the Marriott World Center (on points) and could only afford a one day ticket. Again we chose Epcot - and “recreated” our honeymoon by dining at Alfredo’s in Italy and devouring chocolate mousse cake from La Boulangerie in France.

Our honeymoon was two days - both spent at brand new Epcot. We loved this park. Both futuristic and historical. Beautiful landscaping. Intricate architecture. We have exactly 24 pictures, the equivalent of one roll of film.

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“Old” Epcot will always have a special place in our hearts. The “Wallcot mess” of the last several years makes us so sad.

We stayed at All Star Movies at year 20; Grand Floridian at 25; Polynesian Club Level at 30; Grand Floridian at 35.

When discussing our 40th, Woody insisted we splurge.

I’m so glad we did.
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Incredible memories!! And now you will have more for your (present) anniversary trip!! 🥰
 
Tiggerish

Tiggerish

Resident Redhead
Premium Member
Tuvalu said:
Background

Although it didn’t start out as intentional, Woody and I have celebrated every 5-year anniversary at WDW. Year 5 saw us sharing a golf villa (pre-Saratoga Springs) with our almost 3-year-old and dear friends with two small boys. I was also 7 months pregnant. Not exactly a romantic couples trip!

Year 10 we were on a family vacation with our 3 kids when my mother and brother surprised us. They offered to keep the kids on our anniversary so Woody and I could have the day to ourselves. We spent it at Epcot - the most romantic of the parks.

By year 15 we’d learned the value (and importance) of going away as a couple sans kids. We stayed at the Marriott World Center (on points) and could only afford a one day ticket. Again we chose Epcot - and “recreated” our honeymoon by dining at Alfredo’s in Italy and devouring chocolate mousse cake from La Boulangerie in France.

Our honeymoon was two days - both spent at brand new Epcot. We loved this park. Both futuristic and historical. Beautiful landscaping. Intricate architecture. We have exactly 24 pictures, the equivalent of one roll of film.

View attachment 728530

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“Old” Epcot will always have a special place in our hearts. The “Wallcot mess” of the last several years makes us so sad.

We stayed at All Star Movies at year 20; Grand Floridian at 25; Polynesian Club Level at 30; Grand Floridian at 35.

When discussing our 40th, Woody insisted we splurge.

I’m so glad we did.
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What a wonderful story. 😍
 

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