dismagiclover
Mrs. Darling: Mom to Wendy, John & Michael
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to a Darling Family trip report. Im happy to have old friends here and happy to have new friends join me. This trip was a dream come true for me. Id often dreamed of running a marathon, but never really thought I could do it. However, Im not getting any younger so I decided now was the time to tackle one of the biggies on my bucket list. So I hatched a plan (always a bit scary when I do that). The whole Darling family would come with me and each of us would take part in marathon weekend. Medals for everyone! Along with this came our first stay at our DVC home resort, the Boardwalk villas. So last February at the 11 month mark I called up and made our reservations for a week in a 2 bedroom villa. Then last summer the official marathon training began. Training for a marathon was unlike anything I have ever done before. It was long and at times it was brutal. I am slow and some of the long runs took well over 4 hours. I kept on going though and completed the training. January arrived and I would soon be a marathoner! Before we get to all of that though let me introduce the cast. Here are my four favorite people in my favorite place.
The guy dressed like Peter Pan is my DH. He is not as big of a Disney lover as myself, but dont let him fool you. He really is Peter Pan in his heart.
This is me (Jenny).
So no suspense here. Yes I finished the race and got the medal.
This is Wendy.
She is my beautiful 10 year old that is trying really hard to grow up.
Here is John.
This is my fellow Disney lover. He just gets it. He is a kind hearted 8 year old boy that loves his video games.
This is Michael. Michael can be a challenge to us all (as you will see during this report.) Or he can be clever or determined or full of joy. All within a 2 minute span.
So that is the Darling family. Here are links to previous trip reports if you are interested.
The June 2009 Beach Club Trip: Huggin Ewoks and Finding Peter Pan
2010 Half Marathon Trip: Yes it does snow in Disney World
June 2010: When are the Parents Showing Up?
October 2010 Halloween Trip to Neverland
As for this one: Lets get this started!
Day 1: Our Arrival
Day 2: Chef Mickey's
The Expo
The Mickey Mile
Downtown Disney
My Birthday Evening
Day 3: The Half Marathon
A Little Epcot
Our Afternoon and Evening in Epcot
Day 4: The Marathon Begins
The Road to the Magic Kingdom
Running Through the Magic Kingdom
Finishing up the Magic Kingdom
On the Road Again
Meeting Some Friends at the Animal Kingdom
The Rest of Darling Family's Morning
Approaching Mile 20
On to Hollywood Studios
The Final Stretch
The Finish Line
A Surrey Bike Ride
Our Post Marathon Evening
Day 5: A Hollywood Studios Morning
More Hollywood Studios
Meeting Some Old Friends
Another Epcot Evening
Day 6: Our Animal Kingdom Morning Begins
Hidden Mickeys
A Little More Animal Kingdom
An Afternoon Around the Boardwalk
Once Again Another Epcot Evening
Character Fun
Day 7: Crystal Palace for Breakfast
Morning in Fantasyland
Our Last Visit to Mickey's House
Farewell to Minnie's House
An Art History Lesson
More Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland and a Parade
A Bit of a Shopping Spree
Our Final Epcot Evening
Day 8: Our Last Disney Morning
Goodbye Disney World
Final Thoughts
The guy dressed like Peter Pan is my DH. He is not as big of a Disney lover as myself, but dont let him fool you. He really is Peter Pan in his heart.
This is me (Jenny).
So no suspense here. Yes I finished the race and got the medal.
This is Wendy.
She is my beautiful 10 year old that is trying really hard to grow up.
Here is John.
This is my fellow Disney lover. He just gets it. He is a kind hearted 8 year old boy that loves his video games.
This is Michael. Michael can be a challenge to us all (as you will see during this report.) Or he can be clever or determined or full of joy. All within a 2 minute span.
So that is the Darling family. Here are links to previous trip reports if you are interested.
The June 2009 Beach Club Trip: Huggin Ewoks and Finding Peter Pan
2010 Half Marathon Trip: Yes it does snow in Disney World
June 2010: When are the Parents Showing Up?
October 2010 Halloween Trip to Neverland
As for this one: Lets get this started!
Day 1: Our Arrival
Day 2: Chef Mickey's
The Expo
The Mickey Mile
Downtown Disney
My Birthday Evening
Day 3: The Half Marathon
A Little Epcot
Our Afternoon and Evening in Epcot
Day 4: The Marathon Begins
The Road to the Magic Kingdom
Running Through the Magic Kingdom
Finishing up the Magic Kingdom
On the Road Again
Meeting Some Friends at the Animal Kingdom
The Rest of Darling Family's Morning
Approaching Mile 20
On to Hollywood Studios
The Final Stretch
The Finish Line
A Surrey Bike Ride
Our Post Marathon Evening
Day 5: A Hollywood Studios Morning
More Hollywood Studios
Meeting Some Old Friends
Another Epcot Evening
Day 6: Our Animal Kingdom Morning Begins
Hidden Mickeys
A Little More Animal Kingdom
An Afternoon Around the Boardwalk
Once Again Another Epcot Evening
Character Fun
Day 7: Crystal Palace for Breakfast
Morning in Fantasyland
Our Last Visit to Mickey's House
Farewell to Minnie's House
An Art History Lesson
More Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland and a Parade
A Bit of a Shopping Spree
Our Final Epcot Evening
Day 8: Our Last Disney Morning
Goodbye Disney World
Final Thoughts