Trip Report Whose Trip Is It Anyway?

It's mine. But it wasn't supposed to be.

The vacation to celebrate my <number redacted> birthday with my beloved Woody was supposed to happen at the end of January and included time with @lindawdw, @ajrwdwgirl and a few other forum friends. But a predicted ice storm and a couple other extenuating circumstances caused us to cancel our plans two days prior to departure.

This trip was supposed to be a belated birthday celebration for my mother during winter break for my brother's family. I was going to accompany her and assist with her mobility challenges. The day after we canceled my birthday trip, Mom announced she no longer wanted to go to WDW and insisted Woody take her place since the resort was already paid in full. (She did have several local celebrations on and around her actual birthday.)

Our airline tickets were refunded and since Woody prefers driving from Atlanta we added a couple nights to our trip. No spoilers yet, just a math problem.

Winter break + Presidents' Day + Mardi Gras + Lunar New Year + Snowbirds = A crowd collision of massive proportions

When: February 14-19, 2026
Where: Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Who: Tuvalu and Woody, with family introductions to come

 

[mpaulam]

Yay! Can’t wait to read all about it!

 

[onesandzeros]

A new trip report and the crowd goes wild!!!!

 

[Minnesota disney fan]

Following along for another Tu trip report. Can't wait!!!

 

[Wicked Sisters]

Happy belated birthday. I was 66 in January so now it’s just a number So pleased this trip report has started.

 

[TheMouseFan]

Yay! Another year's worth of trips for us to enjoy! Sorry you had to cancel the first one, but can't wait to hear about your birthday trip!

 

[Tuvalu]

I’m here!!!

Happy belated birthday!

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Late as usual but here! Bring on the b-day celebration!

Max

My reaction when I saw the TR was up! Can't wait to follow along

A new trip report and the crowd goes wild!!!!
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Thanks for being here.

 

[Tuvalu]

 

[Tuvalu]

It was busy Feb. 2 - Feb. 7 and that was just a preview of busier times to come!

Happy belated birthday - whatever the age!

Happy belated birthday, I can't wait to hear all about it!

Happy birthday! Can’t wait to hear all about it!!

Happy belated, Tu!! Yea, for another upcoming TR, too! (That rhymes . . . )

Happy belated birthday. I was 66 in January so now it’s just a number So pleased this trip report has started.

I’ll take all the birthday greetings whether early or late. Glad y’all are here.

 

[Tuvalu]

I was at Fort Wilderness those same dates and am still recovering from the crowds. I was with some friends on their kids' (aged 4 and 1) first trip. I tried my hardest but not sure they will ever be back!

I did feel sorry for first-time visitors last week, as well as those we talked to who did not expect the volume of people in the parks in February. And I have vowed to avoid Presidents’ Day week in the future. However I’ve also said never again to Easter week - yet will be checking in for my next visit on Easter Sunday….

The crowds are still here, especially since no one can fly home to the northeast!

Yikes for both crowds and nasty winter weather!

I'm in for the fun. But it would have been more fun if your trip had occurred on the original dates.

Easter is approaching….

I’m here too and willing to bet that once again we will miss each other by thismuch this summer

Say it isn’t so!

 

[Tuvalu]

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………my head hurts now……..


…….but I’m here for the birthday fun. Welcome to the 20s club! Enjoy them because they do go by fast!

And you know how I hate math! This was math of the worst kind!
I treasure every day because they do pass at lightning speed. ️

A celebration of @Tuvalu!!! How fun is that?! Count me totally in.

Will this be the year we finally get to meet?

Yay! Can’t wait to read all about it!

Following along for another Tu trip report. Can't wait!!!

Yay! Another year's worth of trips for us to enjoy! Sorry you had to cancel the first one, but can't wait to hear about your birthday trip!

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

EASTER! I'll be leaving that day but it will be in the evening. Maybe there will be a chance to say hello.

 

[pkkurz]

We arrive the Thursday before Easter and will be there all of the following week. For the allusive TU meetup.

 

[cgersic]

Will this be the year we finally get to meet?

I'm probably not going to get to Disney until late summer this year. I've got my 60th birthday (end of May) with 2 parties planned, including getting my disabled Dad down here, but I'll be watching to see if you are planning anything when I can get there!

 

[Swissmiss]

Say it isn’t so!

Alas, it appears to be so

 

[dizfan917]

Oh no! It looks like we'll miss you by a measly week or so. boo. It's our first ever trip to Flower & Garden Festival! We're staying at the BoardWalk so I can get a corn dog!! The one I had in DCA was not good...

Looking forward to hearing about your adventure! and... Happy Birthday! Whenever it may be.

 

[Wrangler-Rick]

 

[Tuvalu]

We arrive the Thursday before Easter and will be there all of the following week. For the allusive TU meetup.

I'm probably not going to get to Disney until late summer this year. I'll be watching to see if you are planning anything when I can get there!

Oh no! It looks like we'll miss you by a measly week or so. boo. It's our first ever trip to Flower & Garden Festival!

 

[Tuvalu]

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