A quick walk down memory lane.
April 2009
So, we knew when we returned from our first trip that we needed to find a way to go back despite the many questions from our friends and family. But, mostly we heard
Again? Trust me we heard this many times over the year when we would tell someone that we were heading back to our favorite place but it certainly didnt stop us. We chose April again because the weather was beautiful and the Flower and Garden Festival always made it even more special. Plus it gave us something to look forward to during the long cold winter. Anyways, it was an amazing second trip. We concentrated on seeing all the things that we had missed on the first trip including Wishes which was just as magical as I had imagined.
Here are a few pictures of our second magical trip to the world. If you want to read more about it, you can check out the link to my trip report in our introduction post.
Some major highlights from this trip included meeting some new characters
But, also revisiting a few favorites as well
Discovered EMH mornings
Flew through the air
Made some magical memories
And went to bed each night with a view of the fireworks in the distance
It was a great trip and I really didnt think anything could top it. Until
August 2009
Just before we had left for our second trip to Disney, my father had expressed some interest in joining us the following year which I was very excited about. My parents didnt travel very much so this was a really big thing for them. It would also be their first time flying. Apparently we had talked about Disney so much that they wanted to experience it themselves and Im so glad they did! But, to my surprise when we returned from our second trip my father started talking about going in August instead of waiting until the following year. Twice in one year! Of course, there was a little apprehension at first because I wasnt sure how we would afford two trips but, luckily since we were only going for 4 days and free dining was being offered it became very doable.
It was August, so yes
it was so hot and it did rain
a lot. But, none of that mattered because we had an amazing time anyway. It actually felt like we were seeing everything again for the first time because we were seeing it through their eyes.
Here are a few highlights from our August 2009 trip
All of us together outside the Seas with Nemo and Friends
We spent some time with a few favorite characters--
One of my favorites
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Watching Wishes
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We also rode many, many rides new and old. But, most importantly we spent time with family in our most favorite place. It was definitely a trip to remember.
April 2010
Its funny how things are just meant to be. If we hadnt taken that second trip in 2009, we probably wouldnt have been able to take our trip in 2010. Confused? Well
our flights went down so much on our August trip that between all of us, it left us with almost a $600 dollar credit. Of course, we couldnt let it go to waste so we immediately booked a trip in April again during the boys spring break for 5 days 4 nights. We were lucky enough to get the Kids Stay Play and Dine discount (I think thats what it was called) Anyway, it made the trip very affordable. So much so that we added on the waterpark and more option to our package and Im so glad that we did. Since we were only there for 5 days we only did Typhoon Lagoon and then made a trip to Disney Quest one evening. We finally saw Fantasmic and Illuminations on this trip and rode Space Mountain and Pirates of the Carribean for the first time.
Here are a few highlights from our 2010 trip
We started the trip with a magical night at the Magic Kingdom
The boys found Zurg
Met some favorite characters
.again.
Acted a little silly
Had a great time at Typhoon Lagoon
So, there you have it a quick walk down memory lane. I didn't go into too much detail because I have written trip reports for all of these trips. But, I love looking back at past trips! It makes me so excited for our next trip which by the way is only in a couple weeks. I am able to do online check-in on Saturday. Cant wait!!
It would make it so much easier not to have to bring a change of clothes.
) Right now, my husband is insisting that we watch ALL of the Harry Potter movies since we're going to WWoHP. I think we're on the fourth movie, so we SHOULD make it through all of them. It's just hard since most of them are twice as long as the average Disney movie.
Great idea to watch ones that correlate with the rides!
"Mom, if we both hold up 10 then it will look like there is 20 days left." 
