Beets, Buzzers & Bathroom Floors: My Harrowing Adventures at DLR! Updated 7/7

Bev1016

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Hi everyone!

This is the true story of eight deeply fascinating people (but mostly me) and our kooky adventures at DLR from May 25-30. Before the trip began, I wasn't planning on writing a report, but I think I would be doing the world a disservice by not sharing our experiences with the universe. Join in the fun, won't you?

Before I begin, here's a brief intro to the cast of characters:

Me: I'm 34, a part-time SAHM, and a WDW enthusiast with a love for trip planning. If I had it all to do over again, I think I would either be a travel agent or the lady who dresses as a bird and spins on the ribbon during "Can you feel the love tonight?" during the Lion King show in the AK.

DH: Also 34 (10 days younger than me) and my favorite person in the world. He is funny, smart, and kind, and he showed me the wonder that is Disney. He's a great dad and uncle and an excellent fastpass procurer and park navigator. He rocks.

DS: He is almost 14 months old, and he is the joy of my existence. As you will find out in this trippie, he is a very friendly, happy little guy who lights up a room and loves everyone. He teaches me so much about life.

Sister: 33 and a great mom to two cool girls. She's very easy to get along with on trips--fun-loving, open for whatever, and not too stressed. I really enjoy traveling with her and her girls.

Niece 1: Almost 10--I think she is my little clone. Sometimes I hear her say something or see some project that she's working on and think that I've said or done the exact thing somewhere along the way. Like me, she's reserved around people she doesn't know very well, but once you're in the circle of trust, she opens up. She's a good kid.

Niece 2: She's 7, and she's a giant ball of creativity and happiness. She loves to sing and make up plays. When we went to WDW in September 07, she serenaded DH and I for about two hours in our hotel room. She's a hoot.

Mom and Dad: I always group them together for some reason. They are great parents, funny people, and lots of fun on trips. They are excellent grandparents, and I'm glad that they enjoy traveling with us.

So there you go! Stayed tuned for my next installment, all about how this trip came to be.

Thanks for reading! :goodvibes
 
Bev1016 - It sounds like you have a dry sense of humor and a sharp wit! I can tell already that I am going to like this TR because of those qualities alone! So count me in too!!! Plus.....I like kooky adventures!:goodvibes:thumbsup2
 

:cool1: First!!!!!

:woohoo: Welcome Jenny!

Bev1016 - It sounds like you have a dry sense of humor and a sharp wit! I can tell already that I am going to like this TR because of those qualities alone! So count me in too!!! Plus.....I like kooky adventures!:goodvibes:thumbsup2

Thanks Sherry, and welcome! I hope I don't disappoint!

Count me in ;)

:banana:Woohoo! Welcome!

Definitely subbing!
:yay: Thanks for subbing!


Have a good night, everyone!
 
:laughing: Your opening lines cracked me up!

Thanks! :blush: The later it is when I write, the less I edit myself. Sometimes that works out for me, and sometimes not so much. :sad2:
Looks like you've taken several trips to DLR--I'll have to check out your TRs!
 
DH and I always justify the trips we've taken to Disney by saying "This will be the last Disney trip we do FOR A LONG TIME." We are so delusional!

We weren't planning a trip to DL this summer, but yet we ended up going on one. Here's what happened:

In December 08, DH, DS and I went to WDW with DH's grandparents. We flew SW and received some credits that would be enough to almost pay for two RT tickets somewhere. We couldn't just let that fade away, and so we decided to plan a little trip for September. We decided to do something different and settled on Seattle. We booked a hotel (under a special non-refundable deal) and bought baseball tickets. I was just waiting for SW to post their schedule for September so that we could book our flights.

We asked my family if they wanted to come with us to Seattle--they said no. But, they were still planning on taking a summer trip and wanted us to come, but we couldn't justify taking two trips. We were trying to find a way to make it work, and we were really torn.

When the SW dates became available and I started looking into reservations, I was hit over the head with a giant realization: Our credits would expire before our scheduled trip! AND we already had hotel ressies and baseball tickets, so we couldn't change them. I felt unbelievably nauseous as I called DH and told him this.

But as DH and I talked, the little light in my brain turned on--:idea: We could use the credit for a trip with my family, and we could drive to Seattle!

So I told my mom we were game for a family trip (even though they hadn't decided where or when). DH and I got the ball rolling, and before you know it, we had ressies for DL on the last week of May! (This was all planned about a month before we left--it was kind of an impulse trip.)

And there you have it! Next time, you'll hear all about our trip to California, our first day in the parks, and the first harrowing ordeal of the trip. :scared1:(And there will be some pictures, I promise!)

Come back soon to find out all about it!
 
oo oo oo!! I'm in! You guys were there (I'm guessing) the same time we were there!!! I'm waiting to write my trip report until AFTER I'm out of school because I know that if I start now that is all I'll want to do and I have finals I have to study for...not that those are important or anything. But that is all besides the point because this is YOUR trip report! YAY!!!

Anyways, I like your sense of humor. I can tell this is going to be a good one.
 
Me too, me too!

Welcome, and thanks for reading! :goodvibes

oo oo oo!! I'm in! You guys were there (I'm guessing) the same time we were there!!! I'm waiting to write my trip report until AFTER I'm out of school because I know that if I start now that is all I'll want to do and I have finals I have to study for...not that those are important or anything. But that is all besides the point because this is YOUR trip report! YAY!!!

Anyways, I like your sense of humor. I can tell this is going to be a good one.

Thanks! I can't wait to hear about your trip. I thought it was a pretty nice time to be there. Good luck with finals! Where do you go to school?
 













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