Happily Ever After Begins Here -- An Oct. 2012 TR Three-part updated! 4/15! - The DIS Discussion Forums

Missyrose · 10-21-2012, 01:13 PM

Once upon a time, there was a Disney-loving princess who found a prince who put up with all her Disney craziness. Five Disney World trips, four trip reports and countless gorgeous Disney photos from the prince later, the charming prince decided it was time for the Disney-loving couple to begin their Happily Ever After. So while the Disney-loving princess planned an epic 10-day Food and Wine Festival-MNSSHP extravaganza, the prince himself was planning the biggest surprise event of all: A Disney proposal.

Spoiler alert! The Disney-loving princess said yes and this very trip report is where you will see all the fun and romance unfold.

But who is the Disney-loving princess and her charming prince? We’ll start with some introductions for those of you I haven’t met, or even for those who just plain don’t remember who I am.

That's me in the ears. I’m Missy, the 30-year-old Disney-aholic.

To fund my Disney habit, I work as an editor in the sports department of a newspaper in Washington D.C. I love all things sports, pop culture and, of course, The Mouse. My favorite Disney character is Minnie Mouse. My favorite Walt Disney World ride is Big Thunder Mountain. And my favorite Disney snack? Casey’s corndog nuggets.

My partner in crime (and now my fiance!) is Franklin, a.k.a. Pixel Dust here on the Dis.

He is also 30 and works for an architecture firm to pay the Disney bills. His passions are cars (both the lower-cased cars and the movie “Cars”) and photography (he is who we have to thank for all the beautiful photos in this TR).
Guido from “Cars” is his favorite Disney character. And he could ride Expedition Everest all day if given the chance.

We started going to Disney together in February 2009, can you believe that was Franklin’s first-ever Disney World trip? This trip marks our fifth together. And we’re the proud owners of two Disney Vacation Club contracts, one at Boardwalk Villas and one at Bay Lake Tower.

Now that you know the who, let’s give you the rest of the trip data:

When: October 3-12

Where: Three nights at Beach Club Villas and six nights at Animal Kingdom Villas-Jambo

Why: Because the prince and princess love fall in the World!

And like many of my previous trip reports, I’ll make you this promise: You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, but mainly, you’ll wish you were in Orlando RIGHT NOW! Let’s get this party started!

Who’s in?

Missyrose · 10-21-2012, 01:14 PM

hulagirl87 · 10-21-2012, 01:24 PM

Congratulations on your engagement and can't wait to read all about your trip!!!

DH and I got married in Disney World and that was his very first trip. Now he's hooked too and we go back in a few short months with DD. Looking forward to reading your trip report

teekathepony · 10-21-2012, 01:52 PM

I'm in! Can't wait to hear the whole story behind the proposal!!

bellaally · 10-21-2012, 02:00 PM

Oh my gosh congrats to both you guys a Disney proposal what a true prince charming. Wow might there be a Disney wedding in the works...lol. Looking forward to your TR

IheartDDuck · 10-21-2012, 03:44 PM

I'm here. I can't wait to hear about everything.

Disneyluvr · 10-21-2012, 04:56 PM

CONGRATS to you and Franklin!! Can't wait for all the details and Franklins's amazing pics!

CandleontheWater · 10-21-2012, 07:05 PM

Congrats on your engagement! I can't wait to hear all about it! My DH proposed at Disney too, and it has always been such an amazing memory. So glad you have such a special memory at such a magical place!

natebenma · 10-21-2012, 08:01 PM

Congratulations!

I can't wait for this one!!!

I know we are in for a lot of great stories, photos, food porn and a great ending somewhere in the middle.

DisneyFanDC · 10-21-2012, 09:16 PM

Yay! cannot wait to read about how this all unfolded.

Icecoldpenguin · 10-21-2012, 09:53 PM

CONGRATULATIONS! I too got engaged at disney! I can't wait to read more! I am in for the entire trip keep it coming

Teresa

AlohaLucie99 · 10-22-2012, 05:10 PM

Congratulations on your engagement. I've lurked on your previous reports and can't wait to read about your latest adventures.

Lucie

leshunlenese · 10-22-2012, 05:17 PM

I just wanted to join in and tell you congrats of your engagement!

marDgreen88 · 10-22-2012, 08:17 PM

Dang, you were sure quiet about the start of this TR, but I'm glad I found it! Congratulations once again on the engagement, I'm so happy for yall! Can't wait to hear all about it.

Missyrose · 10-22-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by hulagirl87

Congratulations on your engagement and can't wait to read all about your trip!!!

DH and I got married in Disney World and that was his very first trip. Now he's hooked too and we go back in a few short months with DD. Looking forward to reading your trip report

Wow a Disney wedding on the groom's first trip to Disney, way to go! Luckily Franklin now loves going to Disney almost as much as me, though he'll never actually admit it!

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Originally Posted by teekathepony

I'm in! Can't wait to hear the whole story behind the proposal!!

Yay! Thanks for joining in Wendy, love having you along for this trip.

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Originally Posted by bellaally

Oh my gosh congrats to both you guys a Disney proposal what a true prince charming. Wow might there be a Disney wedding in the works...lol. Looking forward to your TR

, thank you so much! He really is Prince Charming! Doesn't look like it will be a Disney wedding. But the wedding will have plenty of Disney touches and we'll spend the first part of our honeymoon in the World.

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Originally Posted by IheartDDuck

I'm here. I can't wait to hear about everything.

Hi Danielle!

I'm so glad you joined us!

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Originally Posted by Disneyluvr

CONGRATS to you and Franklin!! Can't wait for all the details and Franklins's amazing pics!

Thank you so much!

There are only about 4,000 photos about to come your way.

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Originally Posted by CandleontheWater

Congrats on your engagement! I can't wait to hear all about it! My DH proposed at Disney too, and it has always been such an amazing memory. So glad you have such a special memory at such a magical place!

Thanks Marissa! Awww, I didn't know you got engaged at Disney, I love it! How was your fall getaway to WDW?

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Originally Posted by natebenma

Congratulations!

I can't wait for this one!!!

I know we are in for a lot of great stories, photos, food porn and a great ending somewhere in the middle.

Thanks Dee! This trip was so much fun and I can't wait to share it with you all.

I know I said it on Facebook, but I'm really sorry about your mom.

I know how hard it is to lose your mom, I'm here if you need anything!

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Originally Posted by DisneyFanDC

Yay! cannot wait to read about how this all unfolded.

I can't wait to share how everything happened, it was simply perfect.

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Originally Posted by Icecoldpenguin

CONGRATULATIONS! I too got engaged at disney! I can't wait to read more! I am in for the entire trip keep it coming

Teresa

Hi Teresa!

Thanks for joining in, we should have lots of fun.

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Originally Posted by AlohaLucie99

Congratulations on your engagement. I've lurked on your previous reports and can't wait to read about your latest adventures.

Lucie

Lucie! I'm so happy you came out of lurkdom. And anyone else out there reading along, feel free to hop in (we won't bite!).

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Originally Posted by leshunlenese

I just wanted to join in and tell you congrats of your engagement!

Thank you so much! And thanks for joining.

Quote:

Originally Posted by marDgreen88

Dang, you were sure quiet about the start of this TR, but I'm glad I found it! Congratulations once again on the engagement, I'm so happy for yall! Can't wait to hear all about it.

I tweeted out the link, but I think you were a little busy CELEBRATING YOUR BIRTHDAY!

But I am so glad you're here now! It wouldn't be the same without you!

10-21-2012, 01:13 PM	#1
Missyrose DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Reston, Va. Posts: 4,314	Happily Ever After Begins Here -- An Oct. 2012 TR Three-part updated! 4/15! Once upon a time, there was a Disney-loving princess who found a prince who put up with all her Disney craziness. Five Disney World trips, four trip reports and countless gorgeous Disney photos from the prince later, the charming prince decided it was time for the Disney-loving couple to begin their Happily Ever After. So while the Disney-loving princess planned an epic 10-day Food and Wine Festival-MNSSHP extravaganza, the prince himself was planning the biggest surprise event of all: A Disney proposal. Spoiler alert! The Disney-loving princess said yes and this very trip report is where you will see all the fun and romance unfold. But who is the Disney-loving princess and her charming prince? We’ll start with some introductions for those of you I haven’t met, or even for those who just plain don’t remember who I am. That's me in the ears. I’m Missy, the 30-year-old Disney-aholic. To fund my Disney habit, I work as an editor in the sports department of a newspaper in Washington D.C. I love all things sports, pop culture and, of course, The Mouse. My favorite Disney character is Minnie Mouse. My favorite Walt Disney World ride is Big Thunder Mountain. And my favorite Disney snack? Casey’s corndog nuggets. My partner in crime (and now my fiance!) is Franklin, a.k.a. Pixel Dust here on the Dis. He is also 30 and works for an architecture firm to pay the Disney bills. His passions are cars (both the lower-cased cars and the movie “Cars”) and photography (he is who we have to thank for all the beautiful photos in this TR). Guido from “Cars” is his favorite Disney character. And he could ride Expedition Everest all day if given the chance. We started going to Disney together in February 2009, can you believe that was Franklin’s first-ever Disney World trip? This trip marks our fifth together. And we’re the proud owners of two Disney Vacation Club contracts, one at Boardwalk Villas and one at Bay Lake Tower. Now that you know the who, let’s give you the rest of the trip data: When: October 3-12 Where: Three nights at Beach Club Villas and six nights at Animal Kingdom Villas-Jambo Why: Because the prince and princess love fall in the World! And like many of my previous trip reports, I’ll make you this promise: You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, but mainly, you’ll wish you were in Orlando RIGHT NOW! Let’s get this party started! Who’s in? __________________ Missy, 31 and Franklin, 31 (Pixel Dust here on the Dis) \| Follow Missy on Twitter 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998 -- Mariott World Center, 2/2009 -- Mariott Imperial Palms, 10/2010 -- Mystic Dunes, 10/2011 -- CR, 3/2012 -- Windsor Hills, 10/2012 -- BCV/AKV-Jambo, 01/2013 -- BWV, 5/2013 -- BLT, 10/2013 -- YC CL Current TR: 10/12, 1/13, 5/13 Past TR: 3/12 , 10/11, 10/10 Last edited by Missyrose; 04-15-2013 at 08:31 PM.

10-21-2012, 01:14 PM	#2
Missyrose DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Reston, Va. Posts: 4,314	Wednesday, October 3 And We're Off! Checking In and Fueling Up Just Bobbing Along Food, Wine and Fun! An Attack of Snacks An Illuminating Night Franklin's Solo Adventure! Thursday, October 4 A Crazy, Mixed Up Kind of Rope Drop Morning A Flight, F&W and Fun Fueling Up on Tequila Before a Cruise An Afternoon at DHS With Lots of Character Under the Sea and Falling From the Sky A Glamorous Hollywood Dinner Friday, October 5 A New Kind of Disney Day Dodging Rain Drops at MK Enough Relaxation, Let's Ride! A Monorail Kind of Evening -- Part 1, Part 2 Saturday, October 6 An Animal of a Morning -- Part 1, Part 2 Animals, Food & Shopping, Oh My! Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Off topic Follow Along With Our May Trip Engagement photos! One Month Out... January 26 One Month Out... January 27 One Month Out...January 28 One Month Out... January 29 One Month Out... January 30 One Month Out... January 31 and February 1 Favorite Disney Restaurants: No. 21 Favorite Disney Restaurants: Nos. 20-17 Favorite Disney Restaurants: No. 16 Favorite Disney Restaurants Nos. 15-13 Favorite Disney Restaurants: No. 12 Favorite Disney Restaurants: No. 11 Favorite Disney Restaurants: Nos. 10-7 Favorite Disney Restaurants: No. 6 Favorite Disney Restaurants: Nos. 5-1 __________________ Missy, 31 and Franklin, 31 (Pixel Dust here on the Dis) \| Follow Missy on Twitter 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998 -- Mariott World Center, 2/2009 -- Mariott Imperial Palms, 10/2010 -- Mystic Dunes, 10/2011 -- CR, 3/2012 -- Windsor Hills, 10/2012 -- BCV/AKV-Jambo, 01/2013 -- BWV, 5/2013 -- BLT, 10/2013 -- YC CL Current TR: 10/12, 1/13, 5/13 Past TR: 3/12 , 10/11, 10/10 Last edited by Missyrose; 05-03-2013 at 11:37 AM.

10-21-2012, 01:24 PM	#3
hulagirl87 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,824	Congratulations on your engagement and can't wait to read all about your trip!!! DH and I got married in Disney World and that was his very first trip. Now he's hooked too and we go back in a few short months with DD. Looking forward to reading your trip report __________________ me DH and DD

10-21-2012, 01:52 PM	#4
teekathepony DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cape Breton, NS Posts: 2,671	I'm in! Can't wait to hear the whole story behind the proposal!! __________________ Current! "What's the Catch - Do I Not Get Bacon?" A Nov. 2013 PTR! We Got No Troubles; Life Is The Bubbles! A Sept. 2012 Art of Animation Trip Report! / The Darlings Caved Already! A Sept. 2012/Art of Animation PTR. / / Disney; Delicious innards on a sandwich of panic. (1st TR! 2011) / The Darlings Do Disney - My 1st PTR! (2011) 1991 off site. 2007 Pop Century. 2008 Pop Century. 2009 Disneyland Paris. 2010 Pop Century. 2011 Pop Century. 2012 Art of Animation.

10-21-2012, 02:00 PM	#5
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10-21-2012, 03:44 PM	#6
IheartDDuck DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,158	I'm here. I can't wait to hear about everything. __________________ Danielle In progress TRs: Business Trip to San Diego? I'M GOING TO DIDNEYRAND!!! - Apr 13 TR And This is Why They Added DOORS to the TRAM!!!! - Nov 12 TR Dork Wars Episode II: The Revenge of Joaquin - A Nov. 12 / Jul. 13 PTR Um, Where's the Ice?! - A July European and DLRP Adventure Completed TRs:Jan.12 Nov. '11 July '11 Feb. '11 Nov. 10 and Jan. 11 Oct. '09.

10-21-2012, 04:56 PM	#7
Disneyluvr DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 636	CONGRATS to you and Franklin!! Can't wait for all the details and Franklins's amazing pics! __________________ Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

10-21-2012, 07:05 PM	#8
CandleontheWater Forever in love with Hathaway Browne Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,968	Congrats on your engagement! I can't wait to hear all about it! My DH proposed at Disney too, and it has always been such an amazing memory. So glad you have such a special memory at such a magical place! __________________ Trip reports-10/10-5/11- 10/11 PTR-9/12 TR 9/12-in progress

10-21-2012, 08:01 PM	#9
natebenma DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: near Boston Posts: 8,266	Congratulations! I can't wait for this one!!! I know we are in for a lot of great stories, photos, food porn and a great ending somewhere in the middle. __________________ Dee DH ::DS(14) DS(12) Oreo Monster Energy Cat 2013 Beach and Yacht Club FAQ, Friends & Fun Lily Goes Live: A Princess' First Visit to her Kingdom The Amazing Adventures of Flat Ben 145 Middle Schoolers Wicked Awesome or Epic Fail??? Welcome, Foolish Muggles! IoA/US/MK/SW July 2011 Anniversary Getaway- Puerto Rico, p. 47 Atlantis, April 2012, p. 56 Mexico, Feb 2013, p. 74 3rd Annual We are "NEVER" going to Disney in the summer again TR,

10-21-2012, 09:16 PM	#10
DisneyFanDC Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 75	Yay! cannot wait to read about how this all unfolded. __________________ Lisa , DH DD (4 Years) and DS (2 Years)

10-21-2012, 09:53 PM	#11
Icecoldpenguin May the Force Be With You Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 959	CONGRATULATIONS! I too got engaged at disney! I can't wait to read more! I am in for the entire trip keep it coming Teresa __________________ (me) 28 DH (30) Tonks Luna Disney Wedding Planning Journal/Trip Report Honeymoon Trip Report TRIPS: Now a Florida Resident and Visiting as much as possible! May '12-Disneyland, Nov '12-Pop, Oct '12 Swan, Jun/Jul '12 Disney World Wedding/Honeymoon, Dec '11 Wilderness Lodge, Oct '11 Poly, June '11-ASMo, June '10 ASMu, 2000 Offsite

10-22-2012, 05:10 PM	#12
AlohaLucie99 Seeing the World through the eyes of my baby Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: England Posts: 12	Congratulations on your engagement. I've lurked on your previous reports and can't wait to read about your latest adventures. Lucie __________________ Baby Aloha's First Trip to Disney World May 2011 Baby Aloha's Second Trip to Disney World July 2011 Baby Aloha's Third Trip to Disney World Jan 2012 Baby Aloha's Fourth Trip to Disney World June 2012 Baby Aloha's Fifth Trip to Disney World December 2012 Baby Aloha's Sixth Trip to Disney World April 2013

10-22-2012, 05:17 PM	#13
leshunlenese DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 736	I just wanted to join in and tell you congrats of your engagement! __________________ 1989 first visit off site + several family trips as a child \| 1997 AS Sp \| 2000 8th grade band trip/offsite \|2004 ASM\| 2007Walt Disney College Program- Chatham Square\| 2008 AARC congress at WDW \| 2009 ASMo\|OCT 2010 POP..1st MNSSHP/DS 1st visit and birthday \| Dec 10 POLY \|May/June 11 POP \|AUG 11 marriott village \|Dec 2011 graduation celebration @AKV-Jambo \| FEB 13 dolphin \| May 13 POP \|Sept 13 POFQ I wanna go back and my DS does too, he told me so! Sept 2013 ME(26)and DS(3) I loved the poly but Jambo house stole my heart! Dec 11 college graduation TR My 1st TR: Who says you can't take a 1 year old to WDW. Put that boy in a stroller!Oct 2010

10-22-2012, 08:17 PM	#14
marDgreen88 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,158	Dang, you were sure quiet about the start of this TR, but I'm glad I found it! Congratulations once again on the engagement, I'm so happy for yall! Can't wait to hear all about it. __________________ See ya real soon! -Marissa "You Guys Are Cast Members... Right?" - December 2011 * Oh, Just A Few GALLONS of Pixie Dust! - July/August 2012 (Completed Trip Reports)

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