What Are You Looking Forward to on your next trip?

[mickey&minniealways]

It seem that I have read to many negative threads lately. So what are you looking forward to most on your next trip to the world? What was your favorite memory of your last one. I need to feel like the glass is half full again instead of empty.
In need of some more pixie dust for our trip late April. pixiedust:

[glitterkittyy]

My favorite memory from our last trip was this beautiful older lady. She was dressed to the nines with a fabulous overcoat that perfectly matched her shoes. She was so lovely! And she was so happy to be at the World! We went to City Hall to get a birthday pin, and she was there to get her First Time pin! I whispered to my girls that it was this young lady's first time, and my oldest took out her pin book, grabbed a cute piglet pin and presented it to the lady and said "I hope your day is magical" :goodvibes I was so proud of her! :goodvibes

The lady was so happy that she called her family over and they videotaped and took pictures of my daughter. It was a very good start of the day! :goodvibes

[wildeoscar]

next trip, in sept. looking for ward to free DDP. if it is offered.

[Mckymousefn]

I haven't been there since Nov. 2001, but i am going again this Nov. I am so excited that all 3 of my children will be able to ride all the rides (if they choose to) Splash Mountain, Rockin Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror, ect. Before i had a 3 & 5 year old that couldn't go on them.. now they are looking forward to it, since they will be 10 & 12. But mainly, just being in a place i find magical and with the family. :wizard:

[DisneyGirlie]

Wow, going in April! Sooo lucky! I know you'll have an absolute magical time. My last trip to the World in February was one of the most magical ones I've ever had. I got to stay at the Poly for the first time which was simply an amazing experience! What I look forward to doing on my next trip is MNSSHP. I went to my first MNSSHP last year and loved it so I can't wait to go back.
I hope this thread remains positive!

[Chloe'sMom]

I am looking forward to my husband doing the Richard Petty Driving Experience for his 30th birthday. And also my daughter eating lunch with Winnie the Pooh at the Crystal Palace!

~Amanda

[PEANUT1]

It was the last day of our 12 day disney trip and we just had breakfast at CRT.....we came out of the restaurant to walk to it's a small world. the park was pretty crowded and lines were long. my daughter was dressed like this

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and a castmember came up to us and said "hi cinderella...would you like to come ride dumbo?" we told her the lines were too long and that we were goign to go on its a small world. she told us to stop by the red entrance after at dumbo and see her and she will get us on. well we went and we didn't have to wait at all. it was our own private fast pass. the wait time for dumbo was 50 minutes...it was a pretty magical thing to happen on our last day.:)

[neworleans_ray]

spending the entire week with my family at WDW. This is the first time that my Mother, two brothers and their familes, and myself and my partner all going together. I lived in New Orleans and Katrina relocated me to Austin, TX and we don't get to see much of each other; therefore, this trip will be special for all ten of us.

[brandylouwho]

I am so looking forward to celebrating my eldest daughter's 5th birthday at WDW this December. I am fighting my urges to plan out my days (I am the queen of spreadsheets) because I want to wing it and "take time to smell the roses", so to speak. We have been there before we will be back many times, God willing, so I really want to take on the world anti-commando style.

As for a favorite memory from our last trip--there were plenty of things that weren't perfect, but I choose not to dwell on them. What I cherish is that my MIL enjoyed every minute of her first trip to the world (her first real vacation anywhere in her 60+ years). That made it all worth it to me.

[mickey&minniealways]

Sounds wonderful, I hope we can keep this going for awhile.

[The Moonk's Mom]

I am so excited that I can't stand it! :banana: This will be the first trip for DH & kids! We will be winging it too! The only ADR is at Chef Mickey's, the kids have no clue! :yay: Should be a blast!!!

[BEASLYBOO]

OKW-JUN 6-JUN13 Family Reunion

My children and I are old pro's at Disney but at this family reunion it will be the 1st time for my 4 year old nephew. I think experiencing Disney with small children brings back memories of my own childhood and the many wonderful times I experienced with my own parents at Disney. I only wish they could have had the opportunity to enjoy DVC Like we do.

[SandyCA]

My favorite moment from my last trip was MNSSHP and a cast member from the Haunted House who took some great pictures with me.

I'm looking forward to this September when my sister and I go again for our week at WDW and we will attend MNSSHP. We will dress up (I'm thinking of being a deviled egg:rotfl: ) and just have a blast, just my sister and I - those times are very magical! I will also look forward to our stay at the Boardwalk Villas!

[KPeveler]

I dont have a trip officially planned, but I am trying to go in Dec to DL and DCA - disney is the one place where I can forget my illness and forget my disability and just be a princess :princess:

I get so sad when I see people being so negative about disney world - its the happiest place on earth people! some people just need to lighten up!

[ms*mountaineer]

We had such a good time finding characters all over the place - I knew where to look for most of them. But one of my favorite things was finding Mary Poppins by accident! We came out of Akershus after breakfast and there she was, just hanging out on the sidewalk talking to people. There was no official "line", she was just visiting. *I* got so excited - my girls still talk about how excited Mommy was to see Mary Poppins. We quickly formed a line for pictures - I got mine taken too - and she said we were practically perfect.

I am looking forward to the next trip - to doing some of the things we didn't get to do.

[Disneylvr]

You are right, too much negativity lately!!! I am looking forward to my DD's first stay at the Polynesian! DH and I stayed there 10 years ago for my 30th birthday. I am also looking forward to using the DDP for the first time. We are so excited to be able to say, WE ARE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD NEXT MONTH!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Crazy4Disney06]

My fav. memory from our trip in August was getting to take my mom and nephew to WDW for the first time. Getting to see thier reactions to all the magic Disney has to offer.
I am most looking forward to our first cruise on Disney Wonder for our next trip in October !

[CoachBagFanatic]

It seem that I have read to many negative threads lately. So what are you looking forward to most on your next trip to the world? What was your favorite memory of your last one. I need to feel like the glass is half full again instead of empty.
In need of some more pixie dust for our trip late April. pixiedust:

We are going in April too. We are so excited.:dance3: Here's some pixiedust: for you as well. My favorite memory was a simple one but a really big one for me as I can't swim. We stayed at the YC in June 2007 and my DH and DS tried for 3 days to persuade me to go down the slide at SAB. I finally worked up the courage and on the 4th day decided that I would do it. I was so scared when we climbed to the top that I almost chickened out but I didn't. After a while they told me that they weren't going to go with me anymore because I kept going down the slide over and over again. :lmao: I had a lot fun. Simple but that's my favorite memory from our last trip. Now in April they want me to go on Big Thunder Mountain.:scared1: I am looking forward to celebrating my 21st Anniversary at the world with DH and DS. Any place with the two men in my life is a special place for me.

[JenniBugInPink]

My previous trip was my very first trip and the most fun I had (don't laugh) was meeting Remy (stop laughing!). The next-to-most fun thing was definately Party for the Senses, and I can't wait until November 1st when I plan to go again this year! :cheer2:

[v_gan]

Me and my boyfriend (Jon) went for the first time together this past September. On our first full day at the parks, we got up early and headed to (then) MGM. We were there pretty early, so we just sat on a bench until about 20-25minutes before the park opened, then we got in line. We were only in line for about 5 minutes before a jolly, older CM named Tim came up to us and started talking to us about our vacation, what we planned on doing once we got into the park, which ride we were going to first. Rock'n Roller Coaster was closed, so obviously we were headed to the Tower of Terror.

Well, we kept talking for a bit and then Tim asked us if we'd like to help open the park! Of course we said yes! So we put our tickets through the turnstiles and whatnot and went inside the park. Then Tim walked us to where the rope was and sat us on a bench. He gave us each an "Honorary Citizen of Walt Disney World" pin and told us what our roles were going to be in the opening "show" and that once it was over, we were going to be driven down Sunset Blvd. to the Tower of Terror, to ride before the rest of the park got there!

It was amazing! We said our lines in the skit, and then the lady driving (what Tim told us was once one of Walt Disney's personal cars) took us to the entrance to ToT, where Tim was waiting for us, recording us on our video camera that he got from us before the show. Then Tim walked us through the queue and saw us onto the ride.

Once the ride was over and the doors opened, Tim was there waiting on us again! He walked us down the exit hallway so that we could see our ride photo. Me and Jon just started talking about how we HAD to get this souvenir when Tim told us that we didn't have to! He was going to give us either two 5x7s or one 8x10 for FREE!!

Once we got our picture (an 8x10), Tim walked us out of the gift shop and told us that he was going to hold onto the picture for the day, and that we would be able to go to Guest Relations on our way out of the park to pick it up.

When we went to pick up our picture, it was inside a Year of a Million dreams envelope, with two magical moment certificates and a personal note, written by Tim, wishing us a magical vacation!

It was such an amazing day. :flower3:

[CoachBagFanatic]

You are right, too much negativity lately!!! I am looking forward to my DD's first stay at the Polynesian! DH and I stayed there 10 years ago for my 30th birthday. I am also looking forward to using the DDP for the first time. We are so excited to be able to say, WE ARE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD NEXT MONTH!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

OMG Your post just made me realize I can say WE ARE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD NEXT MONTH too.:cool1: :thumbsup2 :banana: :dance3:

[stephgles]

We go early in September. I think for my trips is watching the World through my daughter's eyes. She is going to be 4 in May and has gone every year. She loves it and watching her each time makes it magical all over again.

We are going this September and what I am looking forward to the most is not telling anyone we are going and enjoying the world as a family without the extended family. I know that sounds selfish but, we have family that live in Florida and they all take turns visiting us. This time we are able to do what we want when we want.

Hope you have a magical trip in April.

[Renee1061]

I'm looking forward to a lot of things:

1. Celebrating my daughter's 16th birthday.

2. Strolling through Caribbean Cay and smelling the "banana pancakes" (there is a heavenly tropical aroma at one specific point, and my daughter swears it smells like banana pancakes).

3. And last but not least, I look forward to winning a night in the castle! :rotfl:

[tnmomof4]

We are going in November and are so excited. My DH hasn't been able to go with us because of work for the past three years. He didn't want the kids to miss going, so we went without him for three years. He gets to go this year so the kids are really happy. We get to stay for a longer time too.

Also my mom, step-dad, and brother are coming with us. They are great and it will be fun to be a Grand Gathering. We are doing the Fireworks Cruise.

We will be doing so much first time things even though we have been going for years. EPCOT being the biggest thing since we have never been to it. We can't wait to ride the rides and see the attractions!! Also we are trying the waterparks and Disney Quest. I also want to go to a MVVCP. We have never been to any of the parties.

One special memory from last year was when my DS 9 was picked to help with the AK parade. They let him wear the same shirt as the other CMs. He helped lead games, direct traffic, and got to move the rope so the parade could start. He also got a certificate and the special YOMD pins.

Also it was my twins birthdays last year, and they got picked to be sung to by that acapella quartet at the pre-show at Beauty and the Beast.

[Renee1061]

We will be doing so much first time things even though we have been going for years. EPCOT being the biggest thing since we have never been to it. We can't wait to ride the rides and see the attractions!!

You will love Epcot! It's a close second to MK for me and DD says she doesn't feel like she's at Disney World until we are at Epcot!

[collcass]

So looking forward to our very first family trip

1)Seeing their faces as we drive under the Welcome sign
2) RD @ MK on 4th of July and our 1st experience there
3) My kids and their cousins all experienceing it together
4) "STEALING" MY DH away from the FD for 3 whole weeks.
5) Seeing how happy my DD will be turning 11 in WDW
6) Taking DD to Discovery Cove for her Bday

There are actually about a gazillion things I am looking forward to; far too many to list :O)

[Dinka]

I am so excited that I can't stand it! :banana: This will be the first trip for DH & kids! We will be winging it too! The only ADR is at Chef Mickey's, the kids have no clue! :yay: Should be a blast!!!

We are going in April too!!:cool1: and this is DD7 's first time ever going to WDW!! This will be a Mommy/Daughter trip. We are doing the Pirate Princess party and BBB. We are so excited we can't stand it either! I am so looking forward to watching her joy at just being there and seeing everything.:lovestruc I have also only made one reservation for Akershus for the Princess fairytale dining. I figure we will go wherever she wants to and just wing it just like you!! Maybe our wings will run into eachother!!:lmao:

[fourseasons]

We are going in August and are so excited...

[GoofySon'sMom]

The next trip is just DS and I so I am really just looking forward to spending the time with him! :cool1:

Specifically though I always look forward to that first step onto Main Street! The sites, sounds, smells! It makes me weepy every time. I usually have to sit down on a bench for a few minutes just to soak it all in and believe that I am really there! :cloud9:

My best memory of last year was the Stars and Motorcars Parade. We hadn't seen it before and I was just so excited seeing it. I am a Star Wars junkie and R2D2 came right over to me and wiggled a bit. I had my birthday pin on so DS said he was wishing me a happy birthday! I am sorry that the parade will no longer be there but thankful that I got to see it at least once!:thumbsup2 It was like I was 6 all over again!

[DizzDoll]

Just looking forward to a "magical" time spent with my kids at our favorite place. My kids are such Disney addicts now it's not even funny. This year we're planning on doing a Hidden Mickey Hunt and see who finds the most. We're also looking forward to seeing all the little princesses in their BBB finest!! That to me is the cutest thing. Also enjoying our new favorite treat - strawberry swirls at the Enchanted Grove. I'd like to also take THE PERFECT shots of the different park icons this year and frame them nicely. I guess for me the best part of the whole thing is just being there - warts and all!!

[kimluvswdw]

The thing I look forward to the most about or trips is the time I get to spend with my husband. I love my kids and see them all day as I homeschool. I don't get much time with my husband. The other thing I like is the fact that you an leave all your problems at home and turn into a big kid at WDW.

[CanadianGuy]

I've edited the topic of this thread.. to more accurately reflect it's positive theme.. and I'll be moving it over to the Theme Park Community Board!!

Thanks!

Knox

[burberryplaid]

I'm looking forward to being a kid again with my DH. That was the best part of our last trip as well (also my first trip ever) I think it was the only time in my life where I felt completely lost without the outside world disturbing me. I didn't have a care in the world and it was wonderful!

[Disneylvr]

OMG Your post just made me realize I can say WE ARE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD NEXT MONTH too.:cool1: :thumbsup2 :banana: :dance3:

Our dates overlap too! I'll wave to you at the GF from across the lake at the Poly!

I forgot to share my favorite memory from our last trip.... It was June 2006 and we stayed the the Contemporary. We tried to watch the MK fireworks from the resort's dock but even that was too close for our DD. She has autism. But we discovered we could watch the fireworks from our room in the North Garden Wing (now torn down) and SHE LOVED THEM! We are hoping that the Poly is far enough from the MK that we can enjoy them from the Poly beach this year.

[allie_to_you]

My favorite memory from our last trip (Feb 2008) was going to the Gardenview Tea Room @ the Grand Floridian for afternoon tea with my DH. It was so much fun and very relaxing, not to mention yummy.

I had the Sally Luna Tea Option and with my meal came my choice of tea (I chose Nobo Whole Fruit), sweet yeast bread & scones.

Robert chose the Nobo Whole Fruit tea as well and then he got a British cheese & fruit plate.

Our service was wonderful and the tea room was beautiful with a lovely view of the GF courtyard.

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Looking down at tea room from 2nd floor balcony

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View from inside the tea room

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Inside the Gardenview Tea Room

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Our tea service & all our food

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The British cheese & fruit plate...this was soooo good!

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Our waitress took a picture for us

[Goofy'slady]

I'm looking forward to sitting back & letting go and letting the Disney Kid in me take over. Just like those Orlando commercials where the parent turns into the kid while enjoying their vacation with their child; see that's me.
With so much Disney magic around us you can't help but let it take over you.

One of my favorite memories from last year's trip was when I rode Splash Mountain with my then 8yr old daughter while hubby waited below with our almost 2yr old. Well, although my daughter had ridden SM before it had been a few years and she couldn't remember a lot of the details; so she kept on asking me over and over again what to expect. "How many drops are there mommy?" "Will I really get wet mommy?" Well, I must admit I pretended not to have the best memory when recalling the details. :confused3 (It's not hard to do now that I'm 30) I think I might have told her there was only two drops and you might get sprinkled on. Well, for those of you who've riden SM know that there's actually 4 drops; some bigger than others but all in all there are four drops. By the second drop my usually sweet and manored child looks over to me and says "You lied mommy! You said only two drops and I've counted two so far and the big one hasn't come up yet" When she uttered that stament we were outside rounding the corner where you can see the actual logs come down the big drop and when it does there a splash of water and we happened to be at the right spot at the right time and SPLASH! We were the only ones in our log to get soaked. My daughter starts to scream cuz she wasn't expecting that (and to tell ya the truth neither was I) and we just laughed and laughed. In fact we were laughing so hard she barely noticed the third drop and when the fourth one came up she said "BRING IT ON!" I almost wished my husband would have been there but I felt like that was something special just for us to have as a memory.

This year she'll be almost 10 and she's sworn to do it Splash Mountain all over again. I can't wait!

[nikkistevej]

I look foward to "stopping and smelling the roses", and excited to be staying for the first time at AKV, we just bought DVC in September, we want to relax more, now we have DVC, we will probably be going once a year, and don't have to be so commando in the parks.:yay: :yay: :yay:

[sundayschild]

since the last time i was at WDW was 9 whopping years ago as a 14-year-old, i'm looking forward to EVERYTHING! i've been obsessively googling and reading the DIS boards like you wouldn't believe. LOL. but here are some of the things i'm looking forward to the most:

- celebrating my 23rd birthday there!
- riding the classics
- being able to enjoy the rides with my boyfriend, a fellow theme park fanatic
- trying a theme park restaurant for the first time
- fireworks! there's something magical about fireworks in the park
- trying out new rides, especially expedition everest and the rock n' roller coaster!

yayyyyy only 49 more days to go!

[disneymom8589]

DH and I are going at the end of the month (:yay: ) and we're looking forward to staying at the AKV for the 1st time. We're also anticipating trying some new restaurants and walking around some of the resorts. We want to make this a rather low-key trip this time. :)

[IHEARTNY]

MNSSHP

Being there with only adults: Me, DH, 2 DBFFs ages 21-24

Having my own room with my DH :banana:

Drinking around the world

I won't be pregnant at the time!

Going to the BBB with my BFFs before the MNSSHP, I get to be Belle!

16 days at WDW

4 days at USF/IOA

Eating at: Narcoossee's, 'Ohana, California Grill, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Les Chefs de France, Kona Cafe, Jiko, Rose & Crown, 1900 Park Fare, Artist Point, Coral Reef, Le Cellier... we love to eat!

Dancing at the Boardwalk

Finding Tom's paintbrushes

Splitting the Kitchen Sink

Taking pictures

LEGOSTORE!

Long Island Iced Teas at Hard Rock Hotel's pool (they have the best pool in the Orlando/WDW area)

TOT, EE, TT, Soarin', Monsters Inc Laugh Floor, HM, Mummy Ride, Spiderman Ride, Toy Story Mania, Dueling Dragons, Kali River Rapids... I could go on...

I know it probably won't happen but I hope there's a P&PP!!!

[Quicklabs]

For me, it's the relaxing view from balcony of my BWV Boardwalk view room. (Even better with an adult beverage in hand) I can sit there for hours on end, just watching the boats and the people, hearing all the interesting sounds, noticing how the light changes.

[jmom]

My favorite memory from our last trip was this beautiful older lady. She was dressed to the nines with a fabulous overcoat that perfectly matched her shoes. She was so lovely! And she was so happy to be at the World! We went to City Hall to get a birthday pin, and she was there to get her First Time pin! I whispered to my girls that it was this young lady's first time, and my oldest took out her pin book, grabbed a cute piglet pin and presented it to the lady and said "I hope your day is magical" :goodvibes I was so proud of her! :goodvibes

The lady was so happy that she called her family over and they videotaped and took pictures of my daughter. It was a very good start of the day! :goodvibes


That is so sweet...

On a similar theme...a magical moment last year was when DD was given a pin (her / our first one) from a lovely CM at the start of our first Disney day...she was thrilled....

[Stinkerbell317]

I'm looking WAY forward to:

-First stay at AKV

-First MNSSHP

-First time at WDW with my BFF/niece

-First time at Food&WineFest


Favorite memories from last trip:

-BBB with DD4 followed by Perfectly Princess Tea Party. An unbelievabley magical day!

-Talking my DH into going to PPP a second time.

-Crying with my DS7 when it was timt to go home. It was such a sweet moment together, even tho it was a sad one.:sad1:

-Discovering TSI for the first time.

-Realizing how super nuts my DD4 is bc she begged to ride ToT, and then loved it and wanted to ride it again.

-As always, WISHES!

[DizzyErin]

The most special and favourite memory from my last trip was that my DD (7 at the time) got to meet her favourite princess Sleeping Beauty, we had not found her the time before when she was 5 .. She had her own costume on and had the biggest grin on her face the whole time :cutie: but could barely speak to her cause she was so blown away!!! Makes me smile :) everytime i think about it .. Looking forward to making more of those memories when we go this year with my cousin's DD3 and DS2

[mickey&minniealways]

Since I started this I guess I should tell you about my memories. My favorite memory from our last trip in 2005. It was our second to last day in the parks. My inlaws had gone back to their place in Tampa. We were all in MGM, me, DH, DS19, DS17, nephew 17, DD9. It was raining and she was bored, the lines were so long, and we had just gone on great movie ride. So DH staid with the boys to do their thing. DD and I went to MK. I asked her what she wante to do most. She wanted to go on the monorail. We took a boat to the CR. Where she just stood in awe when she realized it really did go right through the hotel. She just stared wide eyed as we watched everything go by on our way to the MK. When we left the MK that evening we were on Main Street when the fireworks were about to start. She looked up just intime to see Tinkerbell fly down that wire. She was transfixed looking at the castle lite up at night with the fireworks overhead. When it was over she looked at me and said that was the best, I'm just glad it was with you. It was the perfect ending to a not so perfect( weather)day. There are so many others but fortunatley they are to many to list. I say that because it means I have had some really great times in the world. What am I looking forward to on our next trip in late April of this year. EVERYTHING! Wishing you all many more magical times. pixiedust:

[WaltD4Me]

My brother and SIL and I took my 5 year old nephew to Magic Kingdom for the Pirate's and Princess party Feburary 5th...it wasn't a Disney trip, (or not to me anyway) we were in Orlando for 5 days and just going to Disney for the party. My nephew hadn't been to Disney since he was almost 3, but LOVES Disney and is always talking about going to Disney World.

Anyway... we went to Kona Cafe at the Poly for lunch and my nephew didn't know we were at Disney World. After lunch we took the monorail to Magic Kingdom and even when we got off, he still didn't know where we were. We went into the park and when we came out onto Main Street and he saw the Castle!?!? ... Oh! The LOOK on his face was beyond priceless. His eyes got huge, he looked at me, he looked at my brother and said in shock ... "Are we at DISNEY WORLD?!" it was so awesome to surprise him like that.

[iheartdisney]

spending the entire week with my family at WDW. This is the first time that my Mother, two brothers and their familes, and myself and my partner all going together. I lived in New Orleans and Katrina relocated me to Austin, TX and we don't get to see much of each other; therefore, this trip will be special for all ten of us.

Enjoy your trip!
It'll be the first time I get to see my closest cousin and her kids since they were relocated from Gulfport to Colorado after Katrina, So I'm pretty excited!
Plus, we just relocated from ventura county, CA, so my kids are used to Disney on a monthy basis, so this will be our first Mickey Fix since early December!
I just can't wait walk under the Magic words...
Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy...

[CoachBagFanatic]

Our dates overlap too! I'll wave to you at the GF from across the lake at the Poly!

I forgot to share my favorite memory from our last trip.... It was June 2006 and we stayed the the Contemporary. We tried to watch the MK fireworks from the resort's dock but even that was too close for our DD. She has autism. But we discovered we could watch the fireworks from our room in the North Garden Wing (now torn down) and SHE LOVED THEM! We are hoping that the Poly is far enough from the MK that we can enjoy them from the Poly beach this year.

I will send you a wave as well. :wave2: You can watch the fireworks from the Poly beach. It's a great spot and your DD will love them. Have a great trip.

[A_NY_Outlaw]

Well I'm doing the 2-day after 2 pm quick trips to the park this weekend during my conference stay, so I don't expect to see much.....On our next trip with my wife though, I'm really looking forward to seeing the refurbished HM (might get a chance to go on it sunday) or SSE, but unlikely my other park visit will be Epcot during this trip. I always enjoy TTA on every trip though....that's my highlight- that and Maelstrom.

[JessRabbit]

I am really looking forward to enjoying everything WDW has to offer. My DD became extremely ill the 2nd night of our 7 night trip at Tony's before the MVMCP.:sad2:
We spent the rest of our trip in the hospital and in our room.
Hope the next visit is way better!

[kermits girl]

I have a trip planned with my two best friends for the Fall of 2009 and it seems sooooooooo far away! I really want to go down the character trails at Animal Kingdom, I was oblivious to these until a lady on the resort bus told me about them. I want to do a character breakfast and about a million other things. I can't wait to be there with my two favorite people and just run through the world like little kids!

[WDWRocksMySocks]

I'm really looking forward to our next trip (sometime next year). It will be our first trip (DH and I) alone, we usually go w/ other family members. I'm hoping to rent some points from a DVC member to see if it's something we'd like to pursue in the future. I'm also looking forward to taking the Keys to the Kingdom tour. I'd also like to resort hop as well.

[disgram]

Haven't gotten all the way through this thread as I keep having to stop and wipe away the tears! These are wonderful stories and things to look forward to on your next trips!

Last year, in August, my twin granddaughters and I met up with my son and his family at WDW. It was the first time that I had seen my son in almost 3 yrs. We had a wonderful time and I got to spend time with my step-grandson and great grandson. It was Noah's first time in WDW. To see my favorite place in the world through his eyes was fantastic! It was like the very first time that I went.

It was also the first time that I had taken my granddaughters anywhere by myself. We had a wonderful time getting closer to each other!

This August, while my son and family won't be there, the twins will and I am so looking forward to the whole trip with them! They are wonderful little girls and are most appreciative. They love TOT and that will be the first ride of our stay!

[letthewookiewin]

I have to admit that when our dates first changed from Dec 20 - 28th to Dec 7 - 14th I had a hard time seeing the glass as half full. It was my dream to be at the MK on Christmas day and my DH's new boss literally laughed at the idea. However once I started "selling" the date change to my DS's it was so easy to see the glass as more than half full. The following are the things that I am looking forward to.
1. Getting to see WDW decked out for Christmas without the Christmas week crowds.
2. MVMCP
3. CP (Hopefully it will be someone that I at least know and hopefully like.)
4. Sitting on the balcony of our MK view room at the Poly.
5. Finally riding RnRC since my youngest DS is tall enough to ride it
6. Eating at CRT
7. Having a photo session at the GF (hopefully the Poly will be added by then)
8. Getting the DlxDDP and trying a bunch of new restaurants
9. Finally getting to spend the souvenir money that I have been saving in our Disney piggy bank (so far I have saved $750.00 to split between myself and my DS's since my DH doesn't want any spending money)
10. Being at WDW for 8 days, heck just being at WDW.:lmao:
11. While we are at WDW for 8 days, my DH will not be able to play World of Warcraft, so my DS's and I get all his attention.

[ryley26]

I'm looking forward to this trip with my family. My mother who was fighting cancer our last trip is four years cancer free. She then had double knee replacement and is now fit enough to go . She may limp but shes exercising and is determined to ride all the rides and keep up with the group.The look on her face when we talk about it is priceless. My DB and SIL and their twins boys will also be there. There now six this is the first time will be at WDW together. This will be a memorable trip for all of us and can't wait. :thumbsup2

[TarzansKat]

My favorite memory from my last vacation involves my DS meeting Aladdin for the first time. During that trip he was 2.5. Allow me to set the scene:

We were talking a leisurely walk around the World Showcase, with the aim of CS in Mexico. The line for Aladdin and Genie was really short, so I said to DH and FIL, why not? Now during this whole trip, my son had been a little apprehensive with characters like Alice, Mary Poppins...you follow? ;)

But he loves to watch Aladdin at home, so I figured we'd give it a whirl. He was very nervous. I have a pic of him with his hands in his mouth just staring at him, like I can't believe I'm meeting my idol!

We tried to take some pics with the Photopass photographer but DS was still nervous. While Genie was signing DS' autograph book, Aladdin knelt down to DS level and started talking to him very softly. He then took him by the hand, and led him over to the fence, looking out across the water, and pointing toward Spaceship Earth. My DS was listening intently and started laughing! The Photopass photographer jumped the fence and started shooting like crazy, and yes, we have that perfect picture of Aladdin and DS tilting their heads together and smiling! I couldn't belive that he went from :scared1: to :hug: in a few short minutes.

Afterwards the Photopass guy said, please don't tell anyone I jumped the fence! I thought that was so funny since if Disney reviews its photos anyway, it would be pretty obvious where you would have to be situated to take that one!

This was totally an unplanned, unscheduled magical moment. It is one of my favorite Disney memories. I still have no idea what Aladdin said to my DS, but I felt so :cloud9:

This coming trip, I'm looking forward to it being me, DH, and DS. Past few trips we've gone with family and this will be our first trip just the three of us. I can't wait to run on our own schedule and just chill. :)

[wdwfann]

:goodvibes This trip I'm looking forward to being at the 'World' with my sons and their best friends. We've made several trips to Disney and we absolutely LOVE IT!! But of course as children do..our boys are getting a little older (sigh) and they think the idea of being at Disney with their best friends (also brothers) is the best idea in the whole world. My DH and myself were not so sure about the idea. But, when their dad approached us and said he'd like to take the boys to Disney (they've never been) and he knew of no one that his boys would rather be there with that our boys and ..."Why don't we all go together?" We couldn't help but smile and say,"Sounds GReat!!"" Now that I've had the opportunity to talk and show pictures and answer questions about what we will see and do, I'm absolutley THRILLED :woohoo: to be traveling with friends showing them The GReatest Place on EARTH To BE!!!DISNEY!!!:lovestruc
CAN'T WAIT!!:banana:

[donaldndaisy]

For me: I want to find a perfect spot on the beach at the Poly, perhaps, in a hammock, at sunset. I want to relax in my hammock, undisturbed while sipping, lazily on a Lapu Lapu and reading a book, until I fall asleep, undisturbed :cloud9:

Did I forget to mention...undisturbed :smooth:

For ds9 aka the boy: He can't wait until he tastes the BBQ Ribs at Boma and "those sweet, sweet sticky wings at O'hana" - I think I got a little piggy, piggy :lmao:

For dh: He just said, "the restaurants". He's just double checked that he still has Le Cellier and, what he calls, The Yak...Looks like, I've got another piggy on my hands:rotfl2:

We all agreed the best memory we have from our last vacation (my side of the family was there)...was watching my family disappear into the distance, as they left to return home :banana: :banana: :banana:

[funatdisney]

I am looking forward to all the laughter my little family of four share whenever we visit any Disney park. I'm in a good mood, DH is in a good mood cuz I'm in a good mood, the two DD (10 and 12) love that we are in a good mood. The smiles and laughter is very sweet and it comes easily. We usually have a good time together whenever we are together, but it seems extra special at WDW or at DL.
The best memory from our last visit to WDW is attending MNSSHP. First time we have ever done this event and were very impressed with it, especially the parade.

[Tanzanite]

Hi i am looking forward to visiting with my daughter we have tea with Alice ,the American girl tea and a lot of charactor breakfasts and dinners and lunch plus Bibbity boo 8 days full of fun fun fun but not until August so far yet so soon it will be here.:cool1: :cool1: :banana: :cheer2:

[Brer Shay]

I have sooooo many great memories of my favorite place.

The one that comes to mind now is on my last trip which included my mom and my DD5 (at the time). On the bus back to the resort, DD told Grandma that she knew why Jiminy Cricket was Grandma's favorite - because she had watched him on TV when she was little. "But," DD said, "Jiminy Cricket (who we had met earlier in the day) is just a person in a costume, just pretend." Grandma agreed with this and said that even so pretend is still very fun, just like DD with all the princesses. DD looked at Grandma with the utmost of sincerity and said, "Oh no, Grandma, the princesses are real!"

[GrowingUpDisney]

First of all my favorite memory of my last trip is the sheer fact that I got to go with my BFF and her family. We went during Spring Break last year and had a marvelous time. I am so glad we go to make that trip because in October of last year - my BFF (32 years old & pregnant) had a massive stroke that nearly took her life! She is recovering well and will deliver her baby on April 8th - but her life will never be the same. I am so grateful that we got to share that time together before this tragic thing happened!

As far as what I am looking forward to my next trip...well, it is coming up in November and I am looking forward to a lot. First of all my entire immediate family will be with me - Dad, Mom, Sister, BIL, neices and nephew, DH, and my 2 DSs. I am excited about seeing all the Christmas decorations as it has been a few years since I have been there for that. I am excited about seeing all the recently refurbed rides and attractions. Most of all I cannot wait to see the looks on my boys faces - it is priceless! :yay: