cristyhas3
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Mar 12, 2012
Hi everyone!
I'm pretty new here, and am loving all of your PTRs/TRs. They are so fun to read, and helpful for my own planning. And, they are making me even more excited for my own trip in March.
I suppose you might want to know who the heck I am. I'm Cristy and, like so many of you, Disney has been in my heart for as long as I can remember (I'm 37). I've been to DLR 8 times and WDW once (I ran the Princess half marathon with some friends earlier this year).
Me circa 1979
In my former life, I was an elementary school teacher. Now, I'm a wife, mom to three kiddos, and run my own business from home (sewing/quilting education). I live in Tempe, AZ -yay for driving distance to Disney!!!
My Own Cast of Characters:
DH is Clay. We've been married for 8 years. He's a physical therapist at the VA hospital here. His favorite Disney movie is Little Mermaid. We went to DLR together way back in 2002. He likes going, but hates the crowds.
DS is Aaron. He's 7, almost 8, and loves science, origami, Phinneas & Ferb, and old Mickey Mouse cartoons. His first time at DLR was in 2009, for his 4th birthday. We'll be celebrating his birthday (belated) while we're at DLR. He got lost in TT, last time we went. Hands-down the worst 10 minutes if my life. He promises to stay close this time.
DD1 is Molly. She'll be 6 on Jan. 9th. Molly is my rough and tumble princess. She loves art, reading, and stuffed animals. Molly was only 2 when we went to DLR. She can't wait to go on the roller coasters.
DD2 is Nora. She just turned 3. Nora is very girly and refuses to wear anything but a dress everyday. Mickey and Minnie are her favorite characters and Lion King is her favorite movie.
MIL and FIL. We're bringing my ILs along with us. They are wonderful people, very easy going, and we love spending time with them. They haven't been to DLR in 13 years. I think they are going to have a great time.
Tentative Trip Details:
March 7-12 (including travel days); 5 Day Park Hoppers
Staying at The Tropicana (2 rooms because FIL's snoring is crazy loud).
7th - Thursday. Arrive around 2pm, hopefully check-in early at the hotel. DCA for the afternoon/evening.
8th - Character B-fast. DCA for the day. RSR (we'll bolt for some FPs), Soarin, WoC (if it's happening). We would love to enter through GCH , if possible. Maybe eat b-fast there and hope they let us through.
9th - MM at DL. Maybe Minnie's b-fast. Hopefully see F!
10th - Back to DCA. Lunch at AG. Head over to DL for fireworks, if happening.
11th - Monday. Meet with friends for b-fast at Minnie's. See/Ride anything we missed or must ride again. DTD for dinner.
12th - Drive home.
I've been thinking about arriving a day earlier, spending the evening in DTD, relaxing, getting a good night's sleep. That will also give a full day in the parks on Thursday, getting more out if our park hoppers. What do you think?
Thanks for reading along and offering suggestions!
I'll be back soon with more trip planning updates, maybe even some old DLR pics from my visits.
~Cristy
I'm pretty new here, and am loving all of your PTRs/TRs. They are so fun to read, and helpful for my own planning. And, they are making me even more excited for my own trip in March.
I suppose you might want to know who the heck I am. I'm Cristy and, like so many of you, Disney has been in my heart for as long as I can remember (I'm 37). I've been to DLR 8 times and WDW once (I ran the Princess half marathon with some friends earlier this year).
Me circa 1979
In my former life, I was an elementary school teacher. Now, I'm a wife, mom to three kiddos, and run my own business from home (sewing/quilting education). I live in Tempe, AZ -yay for driving distance to Disney!!!
My Own Cast of Characters:
DH is Clay. We've been married for 8 years. He's a physical therapist at the VA hospital here. His favorite Disney movie is Little Mermaid. We went to DLR together way back in 2002. He likes going, but hates the crowds.
DS is Aaron. He's 7, almost 8, and loves science, origami, Phinneas & Ferb, and old Mickey Mouse cartoons. His first time at DLR was in 2009, for his 4th birthday. We'll be celebrating his birthday (belated) while we're at DLR. He got lost in TT, last time we went. Hands-down the worst 10 minutes if my life. He promises to stay close this time.
DD1 is Molly. She'll be 6 on Jan. 9th. Molly is my rough and tumble princess. She loves art, reading, and stuffed animals. Molly was only 2 when we went to DLR. She can't wait to go on the roller coasters.
DD2 is Nora. She just turned 3. Nora is very girly and refuses to wear anything but a dress everyday. Mickey and Minnie are her favorite characters and Lion King is her favorite movie.
MIL and FIL. We're bringing my ILs along with us. They are wonderful people, very easy going, and we love spending time with them. They haven't been to DLR in 13 years. I think they are going to have a great time.
Tentative Trip Details:
March 7-12 (including travel days); 5 Day Park Hoppers
Staying at The Tropicana (2 rooms because FIL's snoring is crazy loud).
7th - Thursday. Arrive around 2pm, hopefully check-in early at the hotel. DCA for the afternoon/evening.
8th - Character B-fast. DCA for the day. RSR (we'll bolt for some FPs), Soarin, WoC (if it's happening). We would love to enter through GCH , if possible. Maybe eat b-fast there and hope they let us through.
9th - MM at DL. Maybe Minnie's b-fast. Hopefully see F!
10th - Back to DCA. Lunch at AG. Head over to DL for fireworks, if happening.
11th - Monday. Meet with friends for b-fast at Minnie's. See/Ride anything we missed or must ride again. DTD for dinner.
12th - Drive home.
I've been thinking about arriving a day earlier, spending the evening in DTD, relaxing, getting a good night's sleep. That will also give a full day in the parks on Thursday, getting more out if our park hoppers. What do you think?
Thanks for reading along and offering suggestions!
I'll be back soon with more trip planning updates, maybe even some old DLR pics from my visits.
~Cristy