Ok, well I can't take it anymore. After being on this board for 6 weeks I HAVE to do one of these! I've become an addict to this board and the reports. I may need a 12 step program from this.
I warn you I type fast and write a lot!!!
First of all, we are a cast of 3.
DH is a ride lover, but not disney obsessed. 33 years old. Newly lost 50lbs and I HATE HIM for it. Actually, he looks wonderful, but we're nearing the same weight, if he reaches it I may have to kill him. He loves toys, and I worry more about him buying big electronics than I do him having an affair.
DD turning 4 on our trip. Her name is Gabby and I always say I should've named her "Silence." She talks incessantly. Haven't figured out how to close the mouth sometimes. Sings a fabulous version of "bad day." Born 2 months early and 3 lbs, fortunately is thriving. I know everyone's child is brilliant, but this kid is disturbing. She has a memory like I've never seen (actually remembers details from LAST Easter) and a vocabulary that blows people away. Too smart for her own good.
ME.
I will be 32 by our trip. I'm a career changer, now I teach 7th grade. 
Yup, I said it 7th! I love it. Best thing I ever did. Money bites but love that age. They are a riot, emotional, and curious. I guess I'm really a 7th grader. I love Disney but when we planned our honeymoon there, I knew nothing. We had hopper passes a room and that's it. No ADRs, no characters, no deluxe resort. If I could do it again, WHOA, it would be different. Don't get me wrong if you're in love a honeymoon is wonderful, but I should've done more.
So, Hopefully, you've actually read this far and are wondering how this Disney trip came about. I've always loved Disney and when I was pregnant we took a short trip to Universal. Had a nice time, but realized THE MAGIC was missing. After looking at all the families, I knew I had to come back with the child I was carrying.
Considering the following: we moved, I went back to school and got a Masters, hated the 1st district I was in, This was our first chance, and it almost didn't happen...
Money is VERY tight. We live in the Boston area and it's ridiculous around here. A house in another part of the country for 200k goes for 400k here. We also knew we were getting ready to consider child #2. I made DH promise no #2 till we take DD to WDW.
Finally, found out what Uncle Sam was giving us back...it wasn't enough. I was devastated. Then we realized there was a little retirement account doing nothing, with just enough for a family trip. DH hated my heartbreak and told me to do it. (AND I KNOW ABOUT TAKING FROM EARLY RETIREMENT>If you're tempted to lecture, I beg of you...don't.)
So first, we were looking at the Dolphin, I'm a teacher so I get a silly low rate for the summer
I even booked it for 6 nights. Then I started calculating where we wanted to eat and how much it would cost!!!!!
HOLY CRAP!!!
Since all I did every weekend morning for a year was price WDW online I told DH when you added it all up we could DDP for the same money at WL-WHERE We've always wanted to stay...got a glimpse on our honeymoon and fell in love. Finally retirement $ in hand, I booked 6 nights at WL with DDP hoppers, ME, and the works.
Now it was time to find a flight, WOW They've gone up in price! I was looking at almost 400 each...let me say here, I HATE TO FLY: I NEED MEDS TO FLY: LAYOVER AND CHEAP FLIGHT NOT AN OPTION. Besides there are like 50 flights to MCO from Logan a day. Long story short when I booked the flight the airline screwed up and I got the tickets for 300 each.
That was all in early March. (I'll get to ADRs later) Fast Forward to late March...(I know I use the 3 dot thing a lot) We find out my 57 year old FIL is being activated in the NG and off to Iraq at the end of MAY. In laws want to do a little adult gathering in Atlantic City over April vacation. WOW now I have 2 vacas to look forward to.
April vacation begins
Drumroll please....with DD throwing up all over me in a restaurant. She has had an alien take over her stomach 
and there is no way I can participate in the Atlantic City trip. (I told DH to go since his Dad is leaving) It's a good thing I didn't, I've never seen her so sick. SO, with an entire week to kill what could I do but surf the boards and price stuff!!!!
Now I'm looking at my insane itinerary and spreadsheet. Too much to do, too little time!! I start looking at changing flights, adding nights and split stays. DH calls from a casino, slots ringing in the background, this is particularly upsetting since I LOVE TO PLAY!! He feels so guilty, and he's had a few adult beverages he tells me to do whatever I want!!
So, since I'm not completely irresponsible
, I finally settle on changing flights and adding on 2 nights room only at POR to our trip.
Ok my hands hurt...more later. Please let me know if this is worth reading....
I warn you I type fast and write a lot!!!
First of all, we are a cast of 3.
DH is a ride lover, but not disney obsessed. 33 years old. Newly lost 50lbs and I HATE HIM for it. Actually, he looks wonderful, but we're nearing the same weight, if he reaches it I may have to kill him. He loves toys, and I worry more about him buying big electronics than I do him having an affair.
DD turning 4 on our trip. Her name is Gabby and I always say I should've named her "Silence." She talks incessantly. Haven't figured out how to close the mouth sometimes. Sings a fabulous version of "bad day." Born 2 months early and 3 lbs, fortunately is thriving. I know everyone's child is brilliant, but this kid is disturbing. She has a memory like I've never seen (actually remembers details from LAST Easter) and a vocabulary that blows people away. Too smart for her own good.
ME.
I will be 32 by our trip. I'm a career changer, now I teach 7th grade. Yup, I said it 7th! I love it. Best thing I ever did. Money bites but love that age. They are a riot, emotional, and curious. I guess I'm really a 7th grader. I love Disney but when we planned our honeymoon there, I knew nothing. We had hopper passes a room and that's it. No ADRs, no characters, no deluxe resort. If I could do it again, WHOA, it would be different. Don't get me wrong if you're in love a honeymoon is wonderful, but I should've done more.So, Hopefully, you've actually read this far and are wondering how this Disney trip came about. I've always loved Disney and when I was pregnant we took a short trip to Universal. Had a nice time, but realized THE MAGIC was missing. After looking at all the families, I knew I had to come back with the child I was carrying.
Considering the following: we moved, I went back to school and got a Masters, hated the 1st district I was in, This was our first chance, and it almost didn't happen...
Money is VERY tight. We live in the Boston area and it's ridiculous around here. A house in another part of the country for 200k goes for 400k here. We also knew we were getting ready to consider child #2. I made DH promise no #2 till we take DD to WDW.
Finally, found out what Uncle Sam was giving us back...it wasn't enough. I was devastated. Then we realized there was a little retirement account doing nothing, with just enough for a family trip. DH hated my heartbreak and told me to do it. (AND I KNOW ABOUT TAKING FROM EARLY RETIREMENT>If you're tempted to lecture, I beg of you...don't.)
So first, we were looking at the Dolphin, I'm a teacher so I get a silly low rate for the summer
I even booked it for 6 nights. Then I started calculating where we wanted to eat and how much it would cost!!!!! HOLY CRAP!!!Since all I did every weekend morning for a year was price WDW online I told DH when you added it all up we could DDP for the same money at WL-WHERE We've always wanted to stay...got a glimpse on our honeymoon and fell in love. Finally retirement $ in hand, I booked 6 nights at WL with DDP hoppers, ME, and the works.
Now it was time to find a flight, WOW They've gone up in price!
I was looking at almost 400 each...let me say here, I HATE TO FLY: I NEED MEDS TO FLY: LAYOVER AND CHEAP FLIGHT NOT AN OPTION. Besides there are like 50 flights to MCO from Logan a day. Long story short when I booked the flight the airline screwed up and I got the tickets for 300 each. That was all in early March. (I'll get to ADRs later) Fast Forward to late March...(I know I use the 3 dot thing a lot) We find out my 57 year old FIL is being activated in the NG and off to Iraq at the end of MAY. In laws want to do a little adult gathering in Atlantic City over April vacation. WOW now I have 2 vacas to look forward to.
April vacation begins
Drumroll please....with DD throwing up all over me in a restaurant. She has had an alien take over her stomach and there is no way I can participate in the Atlantic City trip. (I told DH to go since his Dad is leaving) It's a good thing I didn't, I've never seen her so sick. SO, with an entire week to kill what could I do but surf the boards and price stuff!!!! Now I'm looking at my insane itinerary and spreadsheet. Too much to do, too little time!! I start looking at changing flights, adding nights and split stays. DH calls from a casino, slots ringing in the background, this is particularly upsetting since I LOVE TO PLAY!! He feels so guilty, and he's had a few adult beverages he tells me to do whatever I want!!
So, since I'm not completely irresponsible
, I finally settle on changing flights and adding on 2 nights room only at POR to our trip. Ok my hands hurt...more later. Please let me know if this is worth reading....
We weren't too heartbroken being kept in our room.
Love the report, fun read! 
I am still really excited about our trip though and our new addition. 
Secondly don't despair about rides if you were, there is so much you can do pregnant, and when i went i found that it really helped that i had to go a little slower cos it helped me appreciate all the detail and I probably had a better experience for it
(blubbering) "I don't know..."
