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Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Jan 7, 2007
Will I or wont I? The only trip report Ive done in the past was a very short. Now Im actually contemplating a PTR just so I have someone to obsess with and dont drive my family crazy : ) Let's see how it goes...
Who are we?
Mom (me) the hyper-planner. I love to research vacations, plan, and prepare. My family (who you will meet below) tease me about my obsessiveness but always thank me and acknowledge my efforts.
Dad (hubby)- He is typically along for the ride and happy to follow my plan (as long as it doesn't cost too much!)
The Girl (28 year old daughter) the hyper-planner in training : ) She loves Disney Vacations as much as I do.
The Boy (25 year old son) Too cool to be too excited but OMG THIS IS GONNA BE SO COOL!
The Son-in-law (daughters hubby of almost 2 years) His first trip to The World was their honeymoon. He is also too cool but excited and ready to go.
Our Disney History: although this is somewhat outlined below in my signature, I thought I would elaborate a bit.
1974 Contemporary Resort Me and my family - most perfect family vacation ever! Space Mountain wasn't finished and there was very little of the current WORLD there it was an amazing experience. We were there for 3 days and it is one of my best family vacation memories while growing up.
1975 Campground (Him and his family)
1976 Off Property Me and my family not as fun as the Contemporary. We meet some extended family and I think we stayed at a Howard Johnsons (but am not sure). It was grey and rainy and not near the fun of our original experience.
1991 We were poor and young and had two little kids, but on a trip to Sarasota to visit family we managed to pay for day passes, make the 2 hour drive, and spend a day at the MK. Our son who was not quite 4 had a meltdown in the car while we were dealing with parking traffic. The first thing he did as we entered the Magic Kingdom was puke. We still tease him about this. It was fun, but expensive.
2003 both of the Kids are in High school band and they take a band trip to Disney World for Spring Break. They come back with tales of the wonder of Epcot. It gets us thinking .
2006 Kids are out of school and working. Hubby and I manage a couple weeks away just the two of us. After visiting family in Sarasota why dont we stop by Disney for a couple of days. We got a room at the Downtown Disney Best Western and a 2 day park hopper pass, 1/2 day per park. This is the beginning of the current obsession.
2007Ft. Wilderness Cabins The four of us finally explore the World together. It was a wonderful trip. This is when I discover disboards and learn of free dining. We ate at Nine Dragons, The Rose and Crown, Trails End, and Sci Fi Dine In.
2009 Ft. Wilderness Cabins After listening to us gush about our trip. Hubbys Mom and Dad take us all to Disney. There are nine of us in all and because our nephew is still in school, we go in June. It was HOT and crowded but we still managed to enjoy the trip. Not free, but we got the dining plan and ate at: Nine Dragons, Liberty Tree Tavern, Mama Melroses, and the Rose and Crown.
2011 All Star Music 2011 was supposed to be another Disney year for all of us but instead we paid for a wedding. Daughter and new Husband get to Honeymoon at Disney. They got the dining plan and ate at: Yak and Yeti, Restaurant Marrakesh, San Angel Inn restaurante, and the Biergarten.
So thats who we are and our Disney history. With three months and 3 weeks until our trip, we shall see if I can come up with enough for a PTR to keep everyone interested : )
Who are we?
Mom (me) the hyper-planner. I love to research vacations, plan, and prepare. My family (who you will meet below) tease me about my obsessiveness but always thank me and acknowledge my efforts.
Dad (hubby)- He is typically along for the ride and happy to follow my plan (as long as it doesn't cost too much!)
The Girl (28 year old daughter) the hyper-planner in training : ) She loves Disney Vacations as much as I do.
The Boy (25 year old son) Too cool to be too excited but OMG THIS IS GONNA BE SO COOL!
The Son-in-law (daughters hubby of almost 2 years) His first trip to The World was their honeymoon. He is also too cool but excited and ready to go.
Our Disney History: although this is somewhat outlined below in my signature, I thought I would elaborate a bit.
1974 Contemporary Resort Me and my family - most perfect family vacation ever! Space Mountain wasn't finished and there was very little of the current WORLD there it was an amazing experience. We were there for 3 days and it is one of my best family vacation memories while growing up.
1975 Campground (Him and his family)
1976 Off Property Me and my family not as fun as the Contemporary. We meet some extended family and I think we stayed at a Howard Johnsons (but am not sure). It was grey and rainy and not near the fun of our original experience.
1991 We were poor and young and had two little kids, but on a trip to Sarasota to visit family we managed to pay for day passes, make the 2 hour drive, and spend a day at the MK. Our son who was not quite 4 had a meltdown in the car while we were dealing with parking traffic. The first thing he did as we entered the Magic Kingdom was puke. We still tease him about this. It was fun, but expensive.
2003 both of the Kids are in High school band and they take a band trip to Disney World for Spring Break. They come back with tales of the wonder of Epcot. It gets us thinking .
2006 Kids are out of school and working. Hubby and I manage a couple weeks away just the two of us. After visiting family in Sarasota why dont we stop by Disney for a couple of days. We got a room at the Downtown Disney Best Western and a 2 day park hopper pass, 1/2 day per park. This is the beginning of the current obsession.
2007Ft. Wilderness Cabins The four of us finally explore the World together. It was a wonderful trip. This is when I discover disboards and learn of free dining. We ate at Nine Dragons, The Rose and Crown, Trails End, and Sci Fi Dine In.
2009 Ft. Wilderness Cabins After listening to us gush about our trip. Hubbys Mom and Dad take us all to Disney. There are nine of us in all and because our nephew is still in school, we go in June. It was HOT and crowded but we still managed to enjoy the trip. Not free, but we got the dining plan and ate at: Nine Dragons, Liberty Tree Tavern, Mama Melroses, and the Rose and Crown.
2011 All Star Music 2011 was supposed to be another Disney year for all of us but instead we paid for a wedding. Daughter and new Husband get to Honeymoon at Disney. They got the dining plan and ate at: Yak and Yeti, Restaurant Marrakesh, San Angel Inn restaurante, and the Biergarten.
So thats who we are and our Disney history. With three months and 3 weeks until our trip, we shall see if I can come up with enough for a PTR to keep everyone interested : )
Great idea a PTR..I like your ideas. I think im driving my family crazy with plannig as well. I am anxiously awaiting September as well. 8 days is a wonderful stay length!
