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"I've got a WICKED magic hangover." Trip Report ***FINISHED 12/7***
OK! I’m ready to start my TR. I’ve got photos uploaded, the Photopass pix are on their way, and I’ve got a ton of notes.
If you want to read the FULL introduction, click HERE for the PTR. Or click HERE for just MY intro. The WHEN: Oct. 8th-14th 2008 The WHAT: Our first family vacation. As in, just us four! Nobody else. The WHY: Because mom is Disney-obsessed. Because it’d been 2 years since the last vacation. Because we had a 4 day weekend, so why not? The WHERE: The World, baby! The WHO: Our little family.  I am Julia, 31, a medical assistant. Last vacation was in April of 2006 on my first trip to Disneyland w/DD and the in-laws. Many wonderful magical moments with that trip. Many wishes of do-overs and things we would do differently that I hoped to rectify w/this trip. For example, we didn’t see Fantasmic. We saw no shows. We saw few characters. We did no in-resort or character dining. Did we do these things on this trip?  DH. Jim, 28, a cable installation tech. Last vacation was in Florida to Sanibel/Captiva w/DS and in-laws. They skipped our Disney vaca to do the Florida one. We couldn’t do Florida because I had just graduated school and was setting out on my job hunt as soon as I got back. Has been to WDW just once before- back when there was just MK and Epcot. His P’s believe in hitting the big attractions, eating outside the parks, and staying off-site. He wasn’t very excited about this trip. So…. Did he have fun? Does he want to come back ever again? Did he “catch the magic?”DD. Rae (Rachael). 5. Disneyland vet. 1st visit to WDW. Lover of all things princesses, Hannah Montana, and HSM. Very excited to introduce big brother to the wonders of Disney and to find out if Tigger, Eeyore, and Pooh remembered her. Also if Minnie remembered her as well. So….did she see those characters? Did Minnie remember Miss Rachael?  DS. Ebin. 6. SOOOOOOOOO excited for this first Disney experience. Really wanted to see L! M! A!. Ride Rock’n’RollerCoaster. Ride Tower-of-Terror. Meet Mickey & Minnie. Watched all my geek-y Disney shows with me before we left. The DVC dvd. The History Channel’s “Modern Marvels:Disney World”. The Travel Channel’s Sam Brown specials. All of ‘em. I had a feeling that of all the family, DS would be the one to catch my Disney spirit the most. Did he see L!M!A!, did he meet those characters? Ride those rides? Cry during anything? For the answers to these, and many more questions: (the links will become active as I write the chapters) Chapter 1: Oct. 8th- Ready to Go? Chapter 2: Oct 9th- Arrival Day!! Chapter 2: Oct 9th- Arrival Day!! CONT'D Chapter 3: Oct. 10th- Part I: 1900 Park Fare Chapter 3: Oct. 10th- Part I: 1900 Park Fare ~ CONT'D Chapter 3: Oct. 10th- Part I: 1900 Park Fare ~ CONT'D 2 Chapter 4: Oct. 10th- Part II: MNSSHP! Chapter 4: Oct. 10th- Part II: MNSSHP! CONT'D Chapter 5: Oct. 11th- Part I: SHOOOOOOOOPPPPPIIIINNNNNGGG! Chapter 6: Oct. 11th- Part II: Arabian Nights…..like Arabian Days? Chapter 7: Oct. 11th- Part III: Under the Boardwalk… we’ll be havin’ some fun…. Chapter 8: Oct. 12th- Part I: Well, that’s some Toy Story Mania! Chapter 9: Oct. 12th- Part II: Keep or Skip those ADR’s? Chptr 10: Oct. 12th- Part III: The perfect end to a fantasmic trip. Chptr 11: Oct. 13th- “I wish we could live here forever.” SOUVIES PHOTOPASS FINAL THOUGHTS
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10-17-2008, 12:08 PM
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Well, hello there!
 I can't believe I'm first!  I'm glad you started your report, and I can't wait to hear all about it!  Carry on...  Sara
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10-17-2008, 12:09 PM
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I had a Golden Ticket!
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Great Start!
Can't wait for more. Need that Disney fix! Your family sounds lovely!
And LOVE chapter links!
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10-17-2008, 12:38 PM
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I'm looking forward to reading your report. Bring it on.
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10-17-2008, 01:09 PM
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I'm here! And so excitedddd to read more I know you're busy but hurry up woman!!
 
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10-17-2008, 06:46 PM
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10-17-2008, 07:38 PM
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My Friday night treat!!! Hurray!
Love the title by the way! It is "wicked cool"  !
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10-17-2008, 07:41 PM
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I am in...I was a lurker for your PTR so thought I would come out of hiding and show myself!! I am excited to hear your first take on the world...
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10-17-2008, 08:44 PM
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10-18-2008, 09:54 AM
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Hi Julia. I've seen you on Sara and Michelle's reports so I thought I'd pop over and check your's out.
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Monica! I have your TR on favorites to read during my crazed middle-of-the-night TR reading frenzies!
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10-18-2008, 12:14 PM
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Chapter 1: Oct. 8th- Ready to Go!
Ok, so I had written a long entry for Chapter 1 and lovely DH lost it.
 So I'll have to sum it up cuz I have a lot to do today and want to keep this moving to get to Chapter 2 later- which is with pictures and the real story telling begins. I got off work on Wed., Oct. 8th at 4. A lovely co-worker let me go an hour early and took care of the remaining patient on the schedule for me.  I was able to get the last minute items packed, the food ready, and the floors vacuumed. The kids rooms straightened up as well. DH got home from work about 5 and immediately began packing what he deemed the most important- the electronics!  2 laptops, the DS, the PSP, phones & chargers, etc., etc.... The kids arrived during this time via DS's mom (he's actually my step-son, and they keep DD after school most days until we get home-- yes, we all get along... it took years... another thread entirely...  ). They were WIIIIRED!  Holy smokes were they excited.By the time we coralled everyone into the car and turned off the lights and locked the doors, it was 5:50pm.  The kids were very good on the ride. We had my parent's Town & Country so it was a comfortable ride w/DVD player  as well as all our electronics from home. DH and I took turns while the other slept. We stopped for restroom breaks and gas. Ate food packed in the car. After  1,249 miles, we arrived to Kissimmee at around 2:30CST, which is 3:30 in Disney Time. Stay tuned for Chapter 2!
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10-18-2008, 01:53 PM
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I am just amazed that you were able to make that long drive (almost three times the length of our ride down to Orlando) in one go! I would have been screaming by the end of it!
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