Is it October yet? Rob and Stacy's excellent adventures in Disney. NEW 11/25 - pg 4 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Stacybaeasm · 10-29-2009, 05:45 PM

It is finally time for me to start my trip report. I wasn't sure I was going to write this one actually. Not only was it, in my own words, weird but I have been in a very bizarre emotional place for the last 6 months. I needed a couple of weeks after I got back to really process the trip, figure where I stand emotionally, and just accept a lot of things in my life. You see, I've been having a mid-life crisis (my words) and/or suffering from depression (my therapist's words.) Either way, it has made for a really rocky 6 months. I've been questioning my life, my career, my choices and thinking "what if." It didn't help that my 20th class reunion came and went over the summer. I didn't go because summer is my busiest time but it certainly caused a lot of reflection.

I tell you all this because it leads up to the trip. I had HUGE expectations for this vacation. Unrealistic expectations truly. This isn't my first time (nor my last time) at Disney and I should have known better on a lot of fronts, but I was sure that my love for Disney and the Disney magic was going to make everything all better. Did it? Well, come on along and find out.

One of the first challanges going in was that I am usually a solo tripper. Sure, sometimes my buddy Rob comes along for a few days, but I get a lot of time, by myself, in the parks to do things "my way." I am a professional stage manager so I have serious control issues (along with time issues, follow through with things issues, and well, issue issues.) This time, however, there was a group of people going. Different groups of people really. And I was the only common link between the groups. Not a comfortable place for me to be as I found out. Anyway, here are the group of characters that bravely tagged along to Disney.

Me - 38 years old. I believe I have been a Disney princess since birth. I only went to Disney twice as a child but, after living in Florida for 3 years, rediscovered my love and embraced my need to vacation here. Every time I plan a trip, my dad looks sad and asks "Was your childhood really that bad?"

No daddy. I just need more magic in my life NOW. As you can probably guess from the previous paragraph, I am the planner, time keeper, and general pusher for all the vacation needs.

Rob - somewhere in his mid twenties. Rob and I have been friends since he was 15. He's a great friend who embraces all things Disney. He makes me laugh and he truly believes in the Disney magic. Oh, and thank goodness he has understanding girlfriends who don't freak out at the fact that he takes a vacation with me every year!

Lisa - she'll kill me if I say how old she is. She is the musical director at the theatre I work for. She's a great friend and is always ready to whip out her laptop and take a ride on You Tube with me. This was our first attempt at a trip together - really kind of a warm up trip to the February TeamSTAGES signs at Disney trip we have coming up.

Cindy - ok, she doesn't read this so I can use this phrase one more time - she is older than dirt.

Actually, that's an old joke that I have been using on her since we met. She is a long time friend. We met when I joined the theatre department as a freshman - she was the department secretary. She was my mom away from home when I needed one and a great companion in crime at other times. She is also mom to:

Amber - also in her mid-twenties. Amber has always been like my little sister. In fact, when she does something that maybe she shouldn't and I ask "who raised you" she generally answers "You did." It's true. I see a lot of her mother and of me in her personality, poor kid.

She was also the person who introduced me to Rob way back. They were best friends in middle school and brought him around on weekends when I would stay at her place.

Katie - a friend from another theatre. I worked with Katie when I lived in Florida which is also where Rob currently works. Ok, this is getting too complicated for me and I know everybody. Katie is a Disney lover from birth and is also a DVC owner. She is actually working on making me a convert right now.

No one's name were changed to protect the innocent because, well, none of them are innocent! I was at the world from October 10-18 and the group varied every day. I hope some of you come along for the ride and find out why I describe the trip as "weird, then good, then weird." Did everyone survive? What did I learn about myself? And what things did I not get to do (which certainly means I have to go back soon?)

thegreggersmom · 10-30-2009, 12:28 AM

I'm in! Yeeee hawwww.

Stacybaeasm · 10-30-2009, 10:18 AM

Hello my friend down the hall! I'm glad to see at least one person is reading this. I made a deal with myself that if no one had responded by noon today, I was going to just let this one go. But for you, I will write it (even though I could just walk down to your office and give you my trip notes.) How's the baby feeling?

thegreggersmom · 10-30-2009, 12:50 PM

You MUST write and include all the nitty gritty details. I have observed that is what draws people into a TR -- the Schadenfreude of it all.

Baby is well, thank you. He has been given strict orders not to get sick during gala week and DW week. I don't think that's too much to ask of a 20 month old, do you?

Stacybaeasm · 10-30-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by thegreggersmom

You MUST write and include all the nitty gritty details. I have observed that is what draws people into a TR -- the Schadenfreude of it all.

Baby is well, thank you. He has been given strict orders not to get sick during gala week and DW week. I don't think that's too much to ask of a 20 month old, do you?

Well, first of all - the 20 month old should have a job and be contributing more to the household. Second, there is NO sickness at Disney. Third, I call "NOT IT" if the child does decide to be sick during Gala week and someone has to tell Jack. If firmly believe that falls under Jenny's job, especially since she doesn't read these reports.

As for the report, I'll write it and I'll include the good, the bad, and the ugly. We'll see what happens after that. Of course, a lot of the bad and the ugly may be only my perception. You never know.

PS - Can't we go home early today? It's a holiday weekend.

I hope baby Greggory knocks them dead in his dragon outfit.

Kmango · 10-30-2009, 06:07 PM

I'm reading!

poohluver · 10-30-2009, 08:35 PM

Can't wait to read the trip report.

Dizneydawn · 10-30-2009, 09:45 PM

Happy Halloween! Finally Found my Costume!

dvc at last ! · 10-30-2009, 09:51 PM

waiting for more..
we were at WDW the same time you were there !

Dizneydawn · 10-30-2009, 10:54 PM

We are more alike than you know my dear friend. I also was a class of '89 grad and thus - Duran Duran fan.

You write beautifully and I am excited to get to know you better here.

Stacybaeasm · 10-31-2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Kmango

I'm reading!

Yay! Katie's here. You can chime in with your view on the days you were along!

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Originally Posted by poohluver

Can't wait to read the trip report.

Thanks for coming along for the ride. I hope it is worth it!

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Originally Posted by Dizneydawn

Happy Halloween! Finally Found my Costume!

That is the funniest thing I have seen in awhile!

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Originally Posted by dvc at last !

waiting for more..
we were at WDW the same time you were there !

Yay for being there at the same time. Where did you stay?

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Originally Posted by Dizneydawn

We are more alike than you know my dear friend. I also was a class of '89 grad and thus - Duran Duran fan.

You write beautifully and I am excited to get to know you better here.

Thanks for coming over from your report. And thanks for the compliment. I am funny in person but rarely in writing so I decided to go a different route.

praisehisname · 10-31-2009, 03:13 PM

I'm reading along!

Denise

reelmom · 10-31-2009, 03:49 PM

I was there October 15-19. Can't wait to read about your trip.

cantwaitvaca09 · 10-31-2009, 04:04 PM

was at world 9/27-10/3 cant wait to hear more.

Stacybaeasm · 10-31-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by praisehisname

I'm reading along!

Denise

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Originally Posted by reelmom

I was there October 15-19. Can't wait to read about your trip.

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Originally Posted by cantwaitvaca09

was at world 9/27-10/3 cant wait to hear more.

to all of you! I am working on an update but I just spent 2 hours uploading photos to photobucket (and editing them) and I'm still not done. However, it IS Halloween and I need to start watching some Ghost Hunters. I'll get an update up by Monday for sure.

And to everyone out there - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! May your tricks be mild, your treats be delicious, and the 999 happy haunts bring you luck!

10-29-2009, 05:45 PM	#1
Stacybaeasm Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 404	Is it October yet? Rob and Stacy's excellent adventures in Disney. NEW 11/25 - pg 4 It is finally time for me to start my trip report. I wasn't sure I was going to write this one actually. Not only was it, in my own words, weird but I have been in a very bizarre emotional place for the last 6 months. I needed a couple of weeks after I got back to really process the trip, figure where I stand emotionally, and just accept a lot of things in my life. You see, I've been having a mid-life crisis (my words) and/or suffering from depression (my therapist's words.) Either way, it has made for a really rocky 6 months. I've been questioning my life, my career, my choices and thinking "what if." It didn't help that my 20th class reunion came and went over the summer. I didn't go because summer is my busiest time but it certainly caused a lot of reflection. I tell you all this because it leads up to the trip. I had HUGE expectations for this vacation. Unrealistic expectations truly. This isn't my first time (nor my last time) at Disney and I should have known better on a lot of fronts, but I was sure that my love for Disney and the Disney magic was going to make everything all better. Did it? Well, come on along and find out. One of the first challanges going in was that I am usually a solo tripper. Sure, sometimes my buddy Rob comes along for a few days, but I get a lot of time, by myself, in the parks to do things "my way." I am a professional stage manager so I have serious control issues (along with time issues, follow through with things issues, and well, issue issues.) This time, however, there was a group of people going. Different groups of people really. And I was the only common link between the groups. Not a comfortable place for me to be as I found out. Anyway, here are the group of characters that bravely tagged along to Disney. Me - 38 years old. I believe I have been a Disney princess since birth. I only went to Disney twice as a child but, after living in Florida for 3 years, rediscovered my love and embraced my need to vacation here. Every time I plan a trip, my dad looks sad and asks "Was your childhood really that bad?" No daddy. I just need more magic in my life NOW. As you can probably guess from the previous paragraph, I am the planner, time keeper, and general pusher for all the vacation needs. Rob - somewhere in his mid twenties. Rob and I have been friends since he was 15. He's a great friend who embraces all things Disney. He makes me laugh and he truly believes in the Disney magic. Oh, and thank goodness he has understanding girlfriends who don't freak out at the fact that he takes a vacation with me every year! Lisa - she'll kill me if I say how old she is. She is the musical director at the theatre I work for. She's a great friend and is always ready to whip out her laptop and take a ride on You Tube with me. This was our first attempt at a trip together - really kind of a warm up trip to the February TeamSTAGES signs at Disney trip we have coming up. Cindy - ok, she doesn't read this so I can use this phrase one more time - she is older than dirt. Actually, that's an old joke that I have been using on her since we met. She is a long time friend. We met when I joined the theatre department as a freshman - she was the department secretary. She was my mom away from home when I needed one and a great companion in crime at other times. She is also mom to: Amber - also in her mid-twenties. Amber has always been like my little sister. In fact, when she does something that maybe she shouldn't and I ask "who raised you" she generally answers "You did." It's true. I see a lot of her mother and of me in her personality, poor kid. She was also the person who introduced me to Rob way back. They were best friends in middle school and brought him around on weekends when I would stay at her place. Katie - a friend from another theatre. I worked with Katie when I lived in Florida which is also where Rob currently works. Ok, this is getting too complicated for me and I know everybody. Katie is a Disney lover from birth and is also a DVC owner. She is actually working on making me a convert right now. No one's name were changed to protect the innocent because, well, none of them are innocent! I was at the world from October 10-18 and the group varied every day. I hope some of you come along for the ride and find out why I describe the trip as "weird, then good, then weird." Did everyone survive? What did I learn about myself? And what things did I not get to do (which certainly means I have to go back soon?) __________________ Stacy 2007-2008 Annual Pass holder - visited once a month 2008 Trip POFQ - October 12-19 2009 Trip October 10-18 OKW and MNSHHP! Bonus Trip Feb. 18-24, 2010 All Star Music and OKW Last edited by Stacybaeasm; 11-25-2009 at 11:03 AM.

10-30-2009, 12:28 AM	#2
thegreggersmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 182	I'm in! Yeeee hawwww. __________________ me DS the girls

10-30-2009, 10:18 AM	#3
Stacybaeasm Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 404	Hello my friend down the hall! I'm glad to see at least one person is reading this. I made a deal with myself that if no one had responded by noon today, I was going to just let this one go. But for you, I will write it (even though I could just walk down to your office and give you my trip notes.) How's the baby feeling? __________________ Stacy 2007-2008 Annual Pass holder - visited once a month 2008 Trip POFQ - October 12-19 2009 Trip October 10-18 OKW and MNSHHP! Bonus Trip Feb. 18-24, 2010 All Star Music and OKW

10-30-2009, 12:50 PM	#4
thegreggersmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 182	You MUST write and include all the nitty gritty details. I have observed that is what draws people into a TR -- the Schadenfreude of it all. Baby is well, thank you. He has been given strict orders not to get sick during gala week and DW week. I don't think that's too much to ask of a 20 month old, do you? __________________ me DS the girls

10-30-2009, 06:07 PM	#6
Kmango Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 315	I'm reading! __________________

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10-30-2009, 08:35 PM	#7
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10-30-2009, 09:45 PM	#8
Dizneydawn My 3 kids have me hearing voices...do you hear them too? Who needs Calgon? DVC...take me away! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,328	Happy Halloween! Finally Found my Costume! __________________ "Did Pluto Just Give You a Lap Dance?" A TR! 12/08 "Space Mountain: Clothing Optional" A TR! 12/09

10-30-2009, 09:51 PM	#9
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10-30-2009, 10:54 PM	#10
Dizneydawn My 3 kids have me hearing voices...do you hear them too? Who needs Calgon? DVC...take me away! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,328	We are more alike than you know my dear friend. I also was a class of '89 grad and thus - Duran Duran fan. You write beautifully and I am excited to get to know you better here. __________________ "Did Pluto Just Give You a Lap Dance?" A TR! 12/08 "Space Mountain: Clothing Optional" A TR! 12/09

10-31-2009, 03:13 PM	#12
praisehisname DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Baltimore County, Maryland Posts: 2,629	I'm reading along! Denise __________________ (Me) Denise Tom Lee (15) Sarah Jo (13) Maggie (11) Thanks PracPerfPatricia! 07/87 DLR; 05/96 All-Star Music; 01/04 Polynesian/4 night Wonder; 07/05 7 night Magic Eastern; 09/07 Beach Club; 10/08 7 night Magic Special Western; 12/09 Pop Century Current trip report in progress: Itchin' For Some Fun...12/10/09 - 12/14/09 Pre-Trip Report: How Our Vacation Almost Went Down The Crapper (9/14 - 9/22/07) Trip Report: Ooooooh, Look! They Have A Gift Shop!!! (9/14 - 9/22/07)

10-31-2009, 03:49 PM	#13
reelmom If I don't get tagged, I am gonna hold my breath until I am blue! Didn't work. The tag turned blue instead! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 1,695	I was there October 15-19. Can't wait to read about your trip. __________________ Me: DH: DS7DS6

10-31-2009, 04:04 PM	#14
cantwaitvaca09 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 277	was at world 9/27-10/3 cant wait to hear more.

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