TammyBell
10-16-2007, 11:21 AM
Yes, it is going to happen. I have been planning this trip for over 5 years now, every since I found out that my niece was pregnant. I knew that for this blessed child's 5'th birthday, he would be going to my favorite place on earth (soon to be his favorite as well).
A little background: my niece is 6 months younger than me. We were each other's playmates growing up and we roomed together in college. So when I found out that I was going to be a great aunt, I was ecstatic. I actually was able to be in the delivery room when he was born and stayed with her for a week afterwards. The same week he was born, my mom was diagnosed with Stage IV renal cancer. Within six months, my niece was divorced, my mom was unable to live alone and I had purchased a house for all of us to live in.........which is next door to my niece's parents (my DSis and DBIL). Since then, my mom passed away and we are still living together.
This year was THE YEAR. 5 Years old and he's going to Disney. I mentioned it to my DSis and she decides that we will ALL go to WDW. :scared1: We went on the Disney Magic 2 years ago and had a blast, so it shouldn't be too bad...............as long as I get to plan it all. :woohoo:
You have already met some of them, but here is the cast of characters:
Dodey (36) me - Trey calls me Dodey or some version of it. I am the Disney Freak. I ahve been giving him Disney things since before he was born and my goal is to be the best aunt in the world.
T-Rey (5) - The reason for the trip. I want him to love WDW as much as I do and be begging to go back as soon as we come home. His favorite characters are Peter Pan and Tink, Mary Poppins and the Power Rangers.
Grumpy (36) - This would be T-Rey's mom. We have actually bought a Grumpy hat for whoever needs to wear it and we refer to it as hers. She is looking forward to going, but has no idea what we are doing or when we are doing it. I just tell her what she needs to know and everyone is much happier.
ZaaZaa (53) - My DSis - She was once referred to as Queen, but now that the grandson has come along, she is forever ZaaZaa. She was diagnosed with breast cancer a little over a year ago and is now treatment and cancer free. She was once the trip planner but has given up the reains.
PaPa (55) - My DBIL - the best brother in law in the world. He is more like my 2'nd dad and my co-conspirator. And he loves T-Rey.
That's the five of us. We leave in 46 days and I can't wait. The best part is, T-Rey doesn't know that we are going yet. I have been trying to prepare him for it, but I always add the "If we ever go to Disney World...." to it.
I'll add more later, ADR's, packing lists, park schedules......most of you know the routines. I have a few questions to ask as well.
A little background: my niece is 6 months younger than me. We were each other's playmates growing up and we roomed together in college. So when I found out that I was going to be a great aunt, I was ecstatic. I actually was able to be in the delivery room when he was born and stayed with her for a week afterwards. The same week he was born, my mom was diagnosed with Stage IV renal cancer. Within six months, my niece was divorced, my mom was unable to live alone and I had purchased a house for all of us to live in.........which is next door to my niece's parents (my DSis and DBIL). Since then, my mom passed away and we are still living together.
This year was THE YEAR. 5 Years old and he's going to Disney. I mentioned it to my DSis and she decides that we will ALL go to WDW. :scared1: We went on the Disney Magic 2 years ago and had a blast, so it shouldn't be too bad...............as long as I get to plan it all. :woohoo:
You have already met some of them, but here is the cast of characters:
Dodey (36) me - Trey calls me Dodey or some version of it. I am the Disney Freak. I ahve been giving him Disney things since before he was born and my goal is to be the best aunt in the world.
T-Rey (5) - The reason for the trip. I want him to love WDW as much as I do and be begging to go back as soon as we come home. His favorite characters are Peter Pan and Tink, Mary Poppins and the Power Rangers.
Grumpy (36) - This would be T-Rey's mom. We have actually bought a Grumpy hat for whoever needs to wear it and we refer to it as hers. She is looking forward to going, but has no idea what we are doing or when we are doing it. I just tell her what she needs to know and everyone is much happier.
ZaaZaa (53) - My DSis - She was once referred to as Queen, but now that the grandson has come along, she is forever ZaaZaa. She was diagnosed with breast cancer a little over a year ago and is now treatment and cancer free. She was once the trip planner but has given up the reains.
PaPa (55) - My DBIL - the best brother in law in the world. He is more like my 2'nd dad and my co-conspirator. And he loves T-Rey.
That's the five of us. We leave in 46 days and I can't wait. The best part is, T-Rey doesn't know that we are going yet. I have been trying to prepare him for it, but I always add the "If we ever go to Disney World...." to it.
I'll add more later, ADR's, packing lists, park schedules......most of you know the routines. I have a few questions to ask as well.