everythingdisneyfan1
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**Update: 3/19 PTR!
3/21 updated pre-trip report!
So I am a DIS board newbie, but have found myself attached to my computer the past several weeks getting plugged in and LOVING it (much to the chagrin of my DH). Two weeks ago he had no idea what a "fish extender" was, why we would even want one, "why are we buying presents for people we don't know?!" and, "why did a buckaneer's hat and a pirate maid's wig just arrive at our front door?...."
Now... he is getting it.
We laid out our suitcases this afternoon to begin packing and it hit him: "I can't believe we're leaving in four days!!" As the rainy weather has beaten down on us heavy this week, we are both more than ready to relax in the sun and enjoy some Disney life. He even sat with me to put together all of our FE gifts tonight! 
About Us:
I decided to write a trip pre-report so that you can get to know us a little bit more, as well as share with you some of our no-fail Disney preparation tips and tricks. I've depended on so many of your trip reports and loved them, so I thought I'd contribute this time around!
My DH and I are both teachers and I am also a photographer in my spare time. We are blessed to do what we LOVE, and also have some great time off at the same time. DH and I are both very similar in a lot of ways, but we are also very different. Opposites do attract with us! He grew up camping; I grew up DISNEY. I have been to a Disney park every year except two for my twenty-seven years so far, and I have loved every second of those trips. While he loves Disney, he isn't quite as crazy about Disney as I am but he says that he loves me, so it's worth it for him. (Cue the awwws and gag-mes.....)
That being said, most of our travels will be to Disney in the upcoming years as we are planning on becoming DVC members and raising our kids there. I can honestly say that I NEVER get tired of Disney! There is something about being immersed in magic and wonder that helps us become big-kids, even for just a day.
We traveled on a cruise last year on a different cruise line and I can honestly say I will never cruise besides on Disney again. Even though the price was alright for the last cruise, we lost so much in food, entertainment and service that Disney's price increase more than makes up for. Disney is just unmatched, which is why we decided to splurge this year for spring break and let DH try out a Disney cruise all for himself!
Pre-trip report:
We actually booked our cruise this time through Costco and got an amazing deal. I am all for saving money and preserving quality at the same time, and they totally delivered. We got a category 5A for two people for just under $2800 for a 7-night cruise which we feel is an amazing deal for this type of room. That, and we also got a $265 Costco cash card for booking through them as well-- can you say Christmas shopping? I think we'll be thankful we have that card when we get back!
We did this same route last year and it's really amazing. We loved it so much we knew we'd be back, just on a different cruise line.
Here are a few different pictures of Puerto Vallarta & Cabo that we took on our cruise last year:
Puerto Vallarta:
Las Caletas Hideaway (I believe this is also offered as an excursion by DCL-- if so, take it! It was my favorite excursion of our trip.)
Puerto Vallarta downtown ocean walk
Next up, our favorite hotel to day-pass at! Beautiful, beautiful views. Our second home in Cabo!
As you can see, we are going to have some amazing stops on this trip!
I already started packing today and feel like I am much more relaxed this go-around then last. I've packed a skirt or a dress for each night of the cruise, a big floppy hat for laying out which is something I wish I had on my last cruise, different types of shoes and lots of comfortable clothes. I plan on being in my bathing suit the majority of time on this cruise! We have also packed our Pirates gear, our FE, our formal wear and the bottles of wine we plan to enjoy on our verandah...
We are planning on leaving Thursday, then staying in Anaheim and hitting up Disneyland and California Adventure on Saturday before our cruise leaves on Sunday. Thankfully, it looks like sunny weather as of right now in Anaheim, but it does look a bit rainy (sigh) for the day that we are at sea. I am thinking this might be a good excuse to catch up on some Disney movies in the Buena Vista theatre! My DH is very excited to see John Carter and The Muppets, which we've heard is what will be playing when we're at sea. If only they were showing The Hunger Games!!!
I have a few more things on my to-do list before we take off:
*Charge camera batteries
*Pick up plastic Easter eggs and candy for the kiddos on our FE list
*See if Dollar Tree has pirate patches and swords
*Get all books downloaded on my iPad that I want to read on this trip
*Print out final FE participant list!
*Make sure all our documents are in order and ready to go
*Pick up some sunblock
3/21 updated pre-trip report!
So I am a DIS board newbie, but have found myself attached to my computer the past several weeks getting plugged in and LOVING it (much to the chagrin of my DH). Two weeks ago he had no idea what a "fish extender" was, why we would even want one, "why are we buying presents for people we don't know?!" and, "why did a buckaneer's hat and a pirate maid's wig just arrive at our front door?...."
Now... he is getting it.
We laid out our suitcases this afternoon to begin packing and it hit him: "I can't believe we're leaving in four days!!" As the rainy weather has beaten down on us heavy this week, we are both more than ready to relax in the sun and enjoy some Disney life. He even sat with me to put together all of our FE gifts tonight! About Us:
I decided to write a trip pre-report so that you can get to know us a little bit more, as well as share with you some of our no-fail Disney preparation tips and tricks. I've depended on so many of your trip reports and loved them, so I thought I'd contribute this time around!
My DH and I are both teachers and I am also a photographer in my spare time. We are blessed to do what we LOVE, and also have some great time off at the same time. DH and I are both very similar in a lot of ways, but we are also very different. Opposites do attract with us! He grew up camping; I grew up DISNEY. I have been to a Disney park every year except two for my twenty-seven years so far, and I have loved every second of those trips. While he loves Disney, he isn't quite as crazy about Disney as I am but he says that he loves me, so it's worth it for him.
(Cue the awwws and gag-mes.....) That being said, most of our travels will be to Disney in the upcoming years as we are planning on becoming DVC members and raising our kids there. I can honestly say that I NEVER get tired of Disney! There is something about being immersed in magic and wonder that helps us become big-kids, even for just a day.
We traveled on a cruise last year on a different cruise line and I can honestly say I will never cruise besides on Disney again. Even though the price was alright for the last cruise, we lost so much in food, entertainment and service that Disney's price increase more than makes up for. Disney is just unmatched, which is why we decided to splurge this year for spring break and let DH try out a Disney cruise all for himself!
Pre-trip report:
We actually booked our cruise this time through Costco and got an amazing deal. I am all for saving money and preserving quality at the same time, and they totally delivered. We got a category 5A for two people for just under $2800 for a 7-night cruise which we feel is an amazing deal for this type of room. That, and we also got a $265 Costco cash card for booking through them as well-- can you say Christmas shopping?
I think we'll be thankful we have that card when we get back!We did this same route last year and it's really amazing. We loved it so much we knew we'd be back, just on a different cruise line.
Here are a few different pictures of Puerto Vallarta & Cabo that we took on our cruise last year:
Puerto Vallarta:
Las Caletas Hideaway (I believe this is also offered as an excursion by DCL-- if so, take it! It was my favorite excursion of our trip.)
Puerto Vallarta downtown ocean walk
Next up, our favorite hotel to day-pass at! Beautiful, beautiful views. Our second home in Cabo!
As you can see, we are going to have some amazing stops on this trip!
I already started packing today and feel like I am much more relaxed this go-around then last. I've packed a skirt or a dress for each night of the cruise, a big floppy hat for laying out which is something I wish I had on my last cruise, different types of shoes and lots of comfortable clothes. I plan on being in my bathing suit the majority of time on this cruise! We have also packed our Pirates gear, our FE, our formal wear and the bottles of wine we plan to enjoy on our verandah...
We are planning on leaving Thursday, then staying in Anaheim and hitting up Disneyland and California Adventure on Saturday before our cruise leaves on Sunday. Thankfully, it looks like sunny weather as of right now in Anaheim, but it does look a bit rainy (sigh) for the day that we are at sea. I am thinking this might be a good excuse to catch up on some Disney movies in the Buena Vista theatre! My DH is very excited to see John Carter and The Muppets, which we've heard is what will be playing when we're at sea. If only they were showing The Hunger Games!!!
I have a few more things on my to-do list before we take off:
*Charge camera batteries
*Pick up plastic Easter eggs and candy for the kiddos on our FE list
*See if Dollar Tree has pirate patches and swords
*Get all books downloaded on my iPad that I want to read on this trip
*Print out final FE participant list!
*Make sure all our documents are in order and ready to go
*Pick up some sunblock
*Pick up personalized magnets for our door
*Pack my windbreaker!
I am feeling pretty good with our productivity so far and being pretty much set in the way of major packing! We always feel like if we at least make sure we have everything major that we need, everything else can be picked up along the way.
Happy planning all of you getting-ready-to-cruise-ers out there!!
Lookin GREAT so far Megan!! Can't wait to meet you guys and make some magic memories!! Sounds like you and I have a few things in common...and our DH's as well, as far as them "tolerating" our Disney love anyway!!
