DisneyGal358
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- Jan 27, 2003
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Welcome to my first pre-trip report!
I love reading everyone's trip reports so much so finally I thought I would break down and try my hand at writing one.
Get ready, get set, go!!
Chapter One: Background Info
Me
(Carrie, 24): I am a Disney-aholic and also a teacher.
One of my first jobs was working at the local Disney Store. It sure wasn't raking in the big bucks but I loved the atmosphere, being surrounded by big plush Mickey's and most importantly the perks (former perks)!
I was given an amazing opportunity came to light in 2004. I left the Disney Store
banana: running) to participate in the Walt Disney World College Program. Can you imagine anything better than living, working and playing with Mickey Mouse? I think not! I was quick to jump at that offer and soon that adventure began. (More on that a little later...)
Hubby
(Walter, 24): Converted Disney-aholic and also a computer gu-ru.
We met in high school and have been together ever since.
After dating for many many years we were married last September. He was wonderfully supportive of my decision participating in the Disney College Program. I tried to have him come to the interest meeting and apply also but this is when I discovered he didn't know much about Disney World and the opportunity to live and hug Mickey Mouse every single day didn't appeal to him. 
Is he crazy?
Once I knew that the hubby needed to be introduced to all the wonderful things that Disney World embodies I knew what I had to do.
I started planning a trip to the happiest place on earth. The trip was scheduled for early June 2004.
That one week sure sealed the deal. I had him hooked! It was really hard to leave in August for my College Program after just showing him the light. I knew all was not lost though. Since I was going to be away during the holidays (back home in early January 2005) I began planning. I used my wonderful powers of persuasion to have my entire family come down to Florida.
The entire family (due to a wonderful Disney employee discount - which also helped in the persuasion) came down for a week during Thanksgiving (Hubby included). I cannot begin to explain how wonderful this trip was! This was my parents first time ever and the same for my niece (2 years old at the time - 4 years old now) and she is still talking about it! I can't believe how much she actually remembers!! 
So now... I have him hooked! (You can see my signature for a few other trips we have taken.)
The planning may now begin.....
I love reading everyone's trip reports so much so finally I thought I would break down and try my hand at writing one.
Get ready, get set, go!!
Chapter One: Background Info
Me
(Carrie, 24): I am a Disney-aholic and also a teacher. One of my first jobs was working at the local Disney Store. It sure wasn't raking in the big bucks but I loved the atmosphere, being surrounded by big plush Mickey's and most importantly the perks (former perks)!
I was given an amazing opportunity came to light in 2004. I left the Disney Store
banana: running) to participate in the Walt Disney World College Program. Can you imagine anything better than living, working and playing with Mickey Mouse? I think not! I was quick to jump at that offer and soon that adventure began. (More on that a little later...)Hubby
(Walter, 24): Converted Disney-aholic and also a computer gu-ru. We met in high school and have been together ever since.
After dating for many many years we were married last September. He was wonderfully supportive of my decision participating in the Disney College Program. I tried to have him come to the interest meeting and apply also but this is when I discovered he didn't know much about Disney World and the opportunity to live and hug Mickey Mouse every single day didn't appeal to him. Is he crazy? Once I knew that the hubby needed to be introduced to all the wonderful things that Disney World embodies I knew what I had to do.
I started planning a trip to the happiest place on earth. The trip was scheduled for early June 2004. That one week sure sealed the deal. I had him hooked! It was really hard to leave in August for my College Program after just showing him the light. I knew all was not lost though. Since I was going to be away during the holidays (back home in early January 2005) I began planning. I used my wonderful powers of persuasion to have my entire family come down to Florida.
The entire family (due to a wonderful Disney employee discount - which also helped in the persuasion) came down for a week during Thanksgiving (Hubby included). I cannot begin to explain how wonderful this trip was! This was my parents first time ever and the same for my niece (2 years old at the time - 4 years old now) and she is still talking about it! I can't believe how much she actually remembers!! So now... I have him hooked! (You can see my signature for a few other trips we have taken.)
The planning may now begin.....
We're just starting out and trying to save money for many things including a house but I have the attitude that you only live once. 
We talked about booking and if free dining was not offered then canceling our room only reservation. We really should be saving money and since I no longer have any discounts it is a little more tricky.
