Great update! Can't wait to see the WL! We won't be staying there, but will be visiting to see their Christmas decorations and who knows, maybe we'll fall in love too
Looking forward to hearing more about your trip. MK is my favorite park, so I'll definitely be tuned in.
I could seriously kick myself right now!! I've been to WDW at least 30 times in my life and I'm thinking of all the awesome pins I could've had. SAD!!!! So, in December 2007 I happened to stop by one of the Character Warehouse stores at outlet mall. I stumbled upon a Tink starter set for only $12. I figured, why not? Now, I am a full fledged pin trading nerd and I LOVE IT!!!!! 
I love to collect Haunted Mansion, Sleeping Beauty, attraction, monorail and holiday pins. Oh, and pretty much anything else that sparkles and glistens. 
I'm in for the rest!
Woo hoo, you made it to WDW and the WL!I think we sort of balanced each other out with the pictures...I took all the ones along the way, you took all the ones at the resort! haha
I wish I could've gotten more pictures -- especially at least one of the purple signs and a few of the Wilderness Lodge arch. Bummer!
Cool pin! I was so proud of myself, I didn't go too pin-crazy this trip.
My pinpics name is the same as it is on here, wdwgirl03.
We got up to the gates, I grabbed my ticket and I COULDN"T get in. 
Like an idiot, I keep all my tickets (old and new) together. Why...I don't know? Maybe, it's b/c I like to pull them all out and ooh over past trips I guess. Well, I had to stand at the turnstile and dig through my wallet to find the right one. Note to self...don't bring old, expired tickets with you. DUH! We FINALLY made it in and I spot a Photopass photog. Well, of course I had to stop and get the obligatory shot in front of the train station! 
After soaking in all the ambiance on Main Street, we decided to head over to Adventureland. Typically, we're those people who start over in Tomorrowland and work our way around. With TTA and Space Mountain being closed, I wasn't sure if I could even bring myself to head over there. I was seriously distraught over that! Especially since TTA was supposed to open the day after we got there -- and then they moved it back a week. Losers! 
Anyhoo, our first ride of the trip was Pirates! I love everything about this ride -- the smell, the song, the "scary" drop, the FIVE minute wait! Woot! It was a fun way to start off our trip. We then made our way over to Splash Mountain -- my absolute favorite ride in all of WDW! I tried to get a cute shot of Aaron and I, but sadly...this is what I got (FAIL!):
I should note, this was an evening EMH and TGM actually suggested to avoid MK that evening. Well TGM, you were WRONG! The crowds really weren't that bad at all. We were able to do a lot and we didn't even get there until 7ish. Anyway, back to the TR...We probably spent about an hour or so in Frontierland so we decided to head over to the HM, another one of my favorites. It was a walk-on! I tried to get a picture while we were on the ride, sadly...all I got was blurry grim, grinning ghosts...
See, Aaron will put cheese sauce on anything -- I mean, ANYTHING. He wanted to put some on his taco salad and while he was attempting to do so, he got burnt...BAD! Here's a picture of the start of his crazy blister (under his left thumb nail):
After dinner, we decided to ride Splash...again. I think we rode it at least ten times this trip. Told you we love it! Before we left Frontierland, Aaron just HAD to stop by the shootin' arcade:
We are staying at the Wilderness Lodge Villas in January. I am still BEGGING DH to go along this trip!. I go every year and haven't been able to talk him into it for about 10 years - so I think he is due! I'm looking forward to reading more about your trip.
Guess I better get going! haha
And how could Aaron not like the boat ride?!
I love your TR. So FUNNY and GREAT pictures. My DH is a Disney hater also - and I am a Disney Freak - go figure!!!
I hope you are able to convince him to go. VWL is SO amazing! Have you been there before? Perhaps the rustic surroundings of the Lodge will woo him in? I'm sending some MAJOR good vibes!! Splash Mountain is my all time favorite attraction ever. It is for this reason that I refuse to go in January when it's usually down for refurb, it just wouldn't be a Disney trip without it.
That being said, 2007 was DH's first trip to WDW ever. I wanted him to go on Splash Mountain so bad, but he is scared of heights. Finally, he decided it couldn't be that bad and went on and the rest is history. He wanted to ride over and over, he even bought a Splash Mountain t-shirt with all of the characters soaked to the bone that says "It's Actual, It's Factual, You're Gonna Get Wet." I was so happy he loved it and can't wait to go on it in only another 40 days or so. Next month!!!!
Ahh, another update...you are so fast! You're putting my TR to shame.
I absolutely love that monorail t-shirt and can't believe I haven't gotten it yet!
OK, enough rambling...another fun update and there is nothing better than going to the MK on your first day.
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It's official...well, all most. I'm heading back to Disney World in January!!! My family is planning a trip in January and I'm tagging along. We had originally thought it would be in December, but we moved it to January due to schedule conflicts. My grandparents are giving us all the trip for Christmas! I'll be traveling with my mom, two sisters, four nephews (ages 10, 9, 7, 5) and one niece (4 months). The plan is to rent DVC points and stay at a 2BR villa at one of the following:
VWL -- My mom and sister, Lisa, really want to stay here. I wouldn't mind staying here again, either.
BCV -- My sister, Juliet, really likes the boat access to Epcot and DHS.
AKV - I think it'd be cool to stay here w/ a Savannah view. The boys would love it!
Obviously, we have to figure out which place we'll be staying at. What do you think would be the best with four boys?
I'd say go with either AKV (love the savanna view/animal viewing locations!) or VWL.
Cool! When in January are you going? That's when my parents and sister are going and Dad said if I don't have a full-time job I could maybe tag along with them. haha!
As for the resort, those are all great choices. They all have their perks. BCV has Stormalong Bay but then again you never know what the weather will be like in Jan.
We're going the last week of January (1/24-30). That'd be funny if you do wind up going and we went the same week. We'd definitely have to meet this time!! Where's your family staying? You're looking for a teaching job, right? I'm sending some good job hunting vibes your way.
I'd love to stay at BCV, but would be so bummed if we didin't get a chance to use Stormalong Bay (it looks so fun). We've been the last week of January before so I know how spotty the weather is -- it was in the 40s during that trip! I'm thinking VWL, but then I would love to try AKV. Hmmm...decisions, decisions!
As you can see I have a rough life, trying to figure out when to go to WDW. 
I would try BCV first its location to things is great you 've got DHS and Epcot also the Boardwalk. I went in January last year and kids dont care if its cold as long as pool is fun.
