"Enchanted:” The E! True Disneyworld Trip Report of a Birthday Princess (UPDATE 4/26) - The DIS Discussion Forums

Enchanted · 04-18-2009, 03:13 PM

Once upon a time, there was a princess named Emily, who loved the kingdom of Magic in the faraway land of Florida more than any other. This is her story….

Hello, everyone! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Emily (but my friends call me Em), I’m 21 years old, and Walt Disney World is one of my favorite places in the entire world. I’m a college student, working on getting my Bachelor’s degree in English, and I eventually want to write children’s novels for a living. I know, dare to dream, right?

I still live at home with my wonderful parents and my two younger brothers. I work part time at one of our local grocery stores as a cashier while I go to school. I genuinely love my life right now and appreciate everything that I’ve been given. I’m very blessed.

Here’s a picture of me so that you have a face to go with a name. Hi!

Some random facts about me:

- My favorite Disney movie is “Beauty and the Beast” and my favorite Disney character is Belle from that movie.

- I LOVE photography, which means you’re going to see a LOT of pictures in this TR.

- My favorite Disney resorts include the Poly, AKL, CBR, and Pop Century

If you’re interested, you may want to check out my pre-trip report for more background information on our trip. It’s only fourteen pages and a pretty quick read with lots of pictures! I highly recommend it! But if you’re short on time, here are some quick facts about our trip that will help catch you up on the most important details.

The when:

March 20th-29th, 2009

The who:

Me: See above.

Mom: Everybody says this, I know, but…my mom is the best mom EVER! She’s my best friend, and I just adore everything about her. Since we’re the only girls in my house (I have two younger brothers, 19 and 15, and of course there’s my Dad), Mom and I have to stick together. Disney is one of our strongest common bonds. Mom loves the classics, particularly Peter Pan (He’s her absolute favorite, I think. She loves to point out that I’m like Wendy and my brothers are like John and Michael.) and Lady and the Tramp. We also both love the Pirates movies and have crushes on Johnny Depp. He’s SO dreamy! Mom and I often sit around and talk Disney while catching up on our Tivo’ed soaps. Mom is very cheerful and upbeat and always ready to lend a helping hand.

Also, she has a MASSIVE pin collection, which she is always bringing with her to WDW. These days, I think she has one whole bag that’s JUST lanyards and she switches them off every time we leave the hotel room. Meanwhile, I only have one lanyard and I hardly ever wear it!

My Aunt C: The “C” in Aunt C’s name stands for Cinderella, which is her favorite Disney princess. Since both she and my mom wish to remain anonymous (or anonyMOUSE…hahahaha…sorry I had to….), I thought the nickname suited her.

Aunt C lives and breathes for all things Disney, shopping, and happily ever after. Which is what makes her so awesome. She and my uncle couldn’t have kids so she has taken to spoiling me and my brothers rotten, including taking us to Disney at least once a year. She always knows how to make me laugh, and she’s always up for a good time. She’s always let me be in on the planning of our trips and often lets me take the reins completely when she’s feeling lazy because she says I’m such a good planner! It was her who got me and Mom so obsessed with WDW, and this year all three of us have annual passports to indulge our obsession! Woo-hoo! Aunt C also enjoys pin trading but doesn’t bring her large collection of pins with her each trip.

The why:

I turned 21 in February!!!! And we have annual passports!!!!

The where:

When my aunt booked the hotel, all she would tell me was, “It’s a surprise…”

A surprise hotel?! For us, who usually stay moderate on our trips, that only means one thing….

DELUXE, baby!

But things often change, as many things did for our trip. So you’re just going to have to read on to find out where exactly we ended up staying….

So that’s just about everything you need to know about before I get started. I just want to say hello to all of my PTR friends who are just plain AWESOME and who are incredibly patient and sweet considering they've been waiting almost a month for this. You guys rock! I hope you enjoy my TR as much as I enjoyed my trip!

And now I hope you join me for the wild, crazy, unpredictable (but always fun!) occasion that was my birthday trip. Hold onto the handrails, kids, because this could be a bumpy ride!

autumnpalm · 04-18-2009, 03:42 PM

AHHH I'M FIRST!

I am SO on board!!!

m!ssemmx0 · 04-18-2009, 04:03 PM

I'm totally subbing to your TR...I can't wait until you add more!

Also, the quote in your PTR was from Ferris Bueller's Day Off...yes, I consider myself a movie geek too (:

~Emily

BellesFavoriteBook · 04-18-2009, 04:08 PM

subbing cause I hope to hear about BELLE merchandise

AGPrincess · 04-18-2009, 09:34 PM

Hooray!!! You started your trippie...can't wait to read more!! Especially find out what hotel you stayed in!

mrsksomeday · 04-19-2009, 03:09 AM

Great start to your TR. I am looking forward to seeing if your top 10 givens got completed, especially the margarita one

.

Rora · 04-19-2009, 07:43 AM

Yes!! I'm so excited!

Subbing!

katiebelle21 · 04-19-2009, 11:38 AM

Happy Birthday! What a great birthday present!

mickeystoontown · 04-19-2009, 12:04 PM

Joinin' in.

MrsJ Henry · 04-19-2009, 02:27 PM

Looking forward to it!

jpmom97 · 04-19-2009, 03:33 PM

I'm in!!! I even made it on the first page!

chipper10 · 04-19-2009, 03:39 PM

Sounds great! I'm in!

AlohaPolynesian · 04-19-2009, 07:54 PM

I'm here!!!!!!!!

autumnpalm · 04-19-2009, 08:55 PM

Oh, Emily.......

We're all waiting patiently for your first installment!

ProudMommyof2 · 04-19-2009, 09:07 PM

Can we start a pool- I say Contemporary - MK view!

04-18-2009, 03:13 PM	#1
Enchanted DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 694	"Enchanted:” The E! True Disneyworld Trip Report of a Birthday Princess (UPDATE 4/26) Once upon a time, there was a princess named Emily, who loved the kingdom of Magic in the faraway land of Florida more than any other. This is her story…. Hello, everyone! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Emily (but my friends call me Em), I’m 21 years old, and Walt Disney World is one of my favorite places in the entire world. I’m a college student, working on getting my Bachelor’s degree in English, and I eventually want to write children’s novels for a living. I know, dare to dream, right? I still live at home with my wonderful parents and my two younger brothers. I work part time at one of our local grocery stores as a cashier while I go to school. I genuinely love my life right now and appreciate everything that I’ve been given. I’m very blessed. Here’s a picture of me so that you have a face to go with a name. Hi! Some random facts about me: - My favorite Disney movie is “Beauty and the Beast” and my favorite Disney character is Belle from that movie. - I LOVE photography, which means you’re going to see a LOT of pictures in this TR. - My favorite Disney resorts include the Poly, AKL, CBR, and Pop Century If you’re interested, you may want to check out my pre-trip report for more background information on our trip. It’s only fourteen pages and a pretty quick read with lots of pictures! I highly recommend it! But if you’re short on time, here are some quick facts about our trip that will help catch you up on the most important details. The when: March 20th-29th, 2009 The who: Me: See above. Mom: Everybody says this, I know, but…my mom is the best mom EVER! She’s my best friend, and I just adore everything about her. Since we’re the only girls in my house (I have two younger brothers, 19 and 15, and of course there’s my Dad), Mom and I have to stick together. Disney is one of our strongest common bonds. Mom loves the classics, particularly Peter Pan (He’s her absolute favorite, I think. She loves to point out that I’m like Wendy and my brothers are like John and Michael.) and Lady and the Tramp. We also both love the Pirates movies and have crushes on Johnny Depp. He’s SO dreamy! Mom and I often sit around and talk Disney while catching up on our Tivo’ed soaps. Mom is very cheerful and upbeat and always ready to lend a helping hand. Also, she has a MASSIVE pin collection, which she is always bringing with her to WDW. These days, I think she has one whole bag that’s JUST lanyards and she switches them off every time we leave the hotel room. Meanwhile, I only have one lanyard and I hardly ever wear it! My Aunt C: The “C” in Aunt C’s name stands for Cinderella, which is her favorite Disney princess. Since both she and my mom wish to remain anonymous (or anonyMOUSE…hahahaha…sorry I had to….), I thought the nickname suited her. Aunt C lives and breathes for all things Disney, shopping, and happily ever after. Which is what makes her so awesome. She and my uncle couldn’t have kids so she has taken to spoiling me and my brothers rotten, including taking us to Disney at least once a year. She always knows how to make me laugh, and she’s always up for a good time. She’s always let me be in on the planning of our trips and often lets me take the reins completely when she’s feeling lazy because she says I’m such a good planner! It was her who got me and Mom so obsessed with WDW, and this year all three of us have annual passports to indulge our obsession! Woo-hoo! Aunt C also enjoys pin trading but doesn’t bring her large collection of pins with her each trip. The why: I turned 21 in February!!!! And we have annual passports!!!! The where: When my aunt booked the hotel, all she would tell me was, “It’s a surprise…” A surprise hotel?! For us, who usually stay moderate on our trips, that only means one thing…. DELUXE, baby! But things often change, as many things did for our trip. So you’re just going to have to read on to find out where exactly we ended up staying…. So that’s just about everything you need to know about before I get started. I just want to say hello to all of my PTR friends who are just plain AWESOME and who are incredibly patient and sweet considering they've been waiting almost a month for this. You guys rock! I hope you enjoy my TR as much as I enjoyed my trip! And now I hope you join me for the wild, crazy, unpredictable (but always fun!) occasion that was my birthday trip. Hold onto the handrails, kids, because this could be a bumpy ride! __________________ April 2013 PTR: Enchanted Strikes Back: A Beachy Return to the World My Completed PTR (2009): "Enchanted:" The E! True Disneyworld Story of a Birthday Princess Last edited by Enchanted; 04-26-2009 at 06:13 PM.

04-18-2009, 03:42 PM	#2
autumnpalm Hates dark rooms, is a big rule follower, & loves repitition When I was a kid, I wanted to be a host on The Shopping Channel I have a secret feeling that butterflies are sinister creatures Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,064	AHHH I'M FIRST! I am SO on board!!! __________________ "Trust the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

04-18-2009, 04:03 PM	#3
m!ssemmx0 All you need is love ♥I don't care if my tea leaves say "Die Ron, die", I'm chucking them in the bin Don't breathe on me, Adrian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blackmail; Behind the Hot Water Pipes, Victoria Station. Posts: 4,895	I'm totally subbing! I'm totally subbing to your TR...I can't wait until you add more! Also, the quote in your PTR was from Ferris Bueller's Day Off...yes, I consider myself a movie geek too (: ~Emily __________________ Last edited by m!ssemmx0; 04-19-2009 at 11:05 AM.

04-18-2009, 04:08 PM	#4
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04-18-2009, 09:34 PM	#5
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04-19-2009, 03:09 AM	#6
mrsksomeday "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,316	Great start to your TR. I am looking forward to seeing if your top 10 givens got completed, especially the margarita one . __________________ Ace, Me, and the Guy with CP - 1st TR Happy Birthday Bill 6/08 Introducing Amy to "Walt's World" 10/08 Where everybody knows Bill's name 11/08 Does this mean we aren't going to the mountains? 11/09 Birthdays, surprises, Magic & Merriment 12/10 An Imagineer fell for Bill 5/11 Bill and Tracy’s Kinda Excellent Adventure!! Dec. 2011 It's the Little Moments that Count!! -5/12 Justice for Travis

04-19-2009, 07:43 AM	#7
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04-19-2009, 11:38 AM	#8
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04-19-2009, 12:04 PM	#9
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04-19-2009, 02:27 PM	#10
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04-19-2009, 03:33 PM	#11
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04-19-2009, 03:39 PM	#12
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04-19-2009, 07:54 PM	#13
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04-19-2009, 08:55 PM	#14
autumnpalm Hates dark rooms, is a big rule follower, & loves repitition When I was a kid, I wanted to be a host on The Shopping Channel I have a secret feeling that butterflies are sinister creatures Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,064	Oh, Emily....... We're all waiting patiently for your first installment! __________________ "Trust the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

04-19-2009, 09:07 PM	#15
ProudMommyof2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: RedSox/Patriots Nation Posts: 2,049	Can we start a pool- I say Contemporary - MK view! __________________ Me(Pam) DH DS14 DD11 1986 Disneyland, 1988 Disneyland, August 1991- WDW Offsite, May 1997- WDW Offsite, May 2007- Wilderness Lodge, May 2009- BCV & AKV, August 2011- Poly & AKV,April 2013- WBC- Universal & WDW

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