BreezysMom
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That is correct! I have said it a million times. I have been fortunate enough to tour WDW during slower seasons but this year we had a small window of opportunity to go before school started so I decided that 4 nights in summer was better than NO nights at all! 
So first let me give a little back story.....
Cast of Characters
First there is me the Mom and wife and planner of our Disney trips.
Then DH, he was introduced to Disney in his late 30s. Our first trip sucked him in. He is usually behind a video camera on our trips except for this trip where I suggested he leave the camera at home and enjoy our short holiday at the mouse house!
Last but most certainly not least...DD an 11 year old tween who is totally obsessed with One Direction and plays travel soccer and softball. She is our one and only so hence the true princess of the family
Our first trip to Disney was in 2007. We arrived late September and stayed for 6 nights. For all three of us it was our first trip to WDW so it was very exciting and magical
We stayed at the Poly and fell in love with the resort as well. We became true addicts! 
Our first trip in Fall of 2007
We have been fortunate enough to take a trip almost every year since, with the exception of 2010. Our first few trips, when DD was younger we did the DDP and went to every Character meal and experienced BBB, the Pirate league and touring galore for DD who was a few months shy of 7 on our first trip, a month shy of 8 on our December/holiday trip and then almost 9 on our third trip. It was the 2009 trip that we saw a change in DD and how her growing up was changing her interests in how we toured WDW. She was no longer fearful of some of the signature rides and her interest in the Princess was waning.
By our 2009 trip we were touring pros and I decided to start planning our trips without the use of a TA. DH was no fond of the dining plan with the scheduled meals and having to plan 6 months in advance
At the end of our December 2008 trip DD became very sick and a really nice CM took pity on us and offered us a room in the Hawaii building for the last two nights of our stay since we were room bound with a feverish child. I honestly was not too familiar with Club level and the Hawaii building but I quickly leaned to love it. We spent our last few days of our vacation with a spectacular view of the MK and we able to watch fireworks from the room and DH and I could take turns getting food or drinks from the lounge or Captain Cooks. The nice CMs name was Stephanie, who gave us this fabulous 
and I will never forget her. That December trip was our big holiday 8 night extravaganza! 
We were able to end it on a magical note for which I will always be thankful for 
So this led us to Club level and we now find CL to be perfect for our way of touring. Since we are not huge foodies and like a small breakfast and usually make lunch our big meal of the day. Plus we usually go during F&W and frankly I could stay in Epcot from open to close and eat and drink my way around the world. As a matter of fact, I think we even did it a few times! Even DD really enjoyed F&W last October.
So we are the textbook Disney suckers
Except for our first trip we have been fortunate to get awesome PIN codes or booked bounce back before we leave.
SO let me get to this trip! After a very busy summer of DD playing soccer and Softball and DH working his rear off he suggested that we take a quick trip before DD goes back to school. I was ambivalent because I really wanted to go in October! Our friends were also going to be there at the same time. Friends that we met on the DIS and had the pleasure of spending time with last October during our stay. So while selfishly (I am not afraid to admit my shortcomings) disappointed I rebooked for 8-17 to 8-21. I knew that DH in the end was not going to be able to get our original dates off from work and he knew it too. We also needed some family time together. DD would be starting 6th grade and that cute little toothless first grader on our first Disney trip was now a moody tween that was becoming very independent. Spending time with Mom and Dad was not a priority
So with a good discount from the BB rates and finding some decent airfare we had re-booked a little over a month before departure date. A new record for me! DD quickly put together a countdown calender! Thankfully one tradition that has stayed constant
Beyond missing our friends, F&W and MNSSHP we got geared up for Disney.
Before you know it, it was the night before departure!
So first let me give a little back story.....
Cast of Characters
First there is me the Mom and wife and planner of our Disney trips.
Then DH, he was introduced to Disney in his late 30s. Our first trip sucked him in. He is usually behind a video camera on our trips except for this trip where I suggested he leave the camera at home and enjoy our short holiday at the mouse house!
Last but most certainly not least...DD an 11 year old tween who is totally obsessed with One Direction and plays travel soccer and softball. She is our one and only so hence the true princess of the family
Our first trip to Disney was in 2007. We arrived late September and stayed for 6 nights. For all three of us it was our first trip to WDW so it was very exciting and magical
We stayed at the Poly and fell in love with the resort as well. We became true addicts!
We have been fortunate enough to take a trip almost every year since, with the exception of 2010. Our first few trips, when DD was younger we did the DDP and went to every Character meal and experienced BBB, the Pirate league and touring galore for DD who was a few months shy of 7 on our first trip, a month shy of 8 on our December/holiday trip and then almost 9 on our third trip. It was the 2009 trip that we saw a change in DD and how her growing up was changing her interests in how we toured WDW. She was no longer fearful of some of the signature rides and her interest in the Princess was waning.
By our 2009 trip we were touring pros and I decided to start planning our trips without the use of a TA. DH was no fond of the dining plan with the scheduled meals and having to plan 6 months in advance
At the end of our December 2008 trip DD became very sick and a really nice CM took pity on us and offered us a room in the Hawaii building for the last two nights of our stay since we were room bound with a feverish child. I honestly was not too familiar with Club level and the Hawaii building but I quickly leaned to love it. We spent our last few days of our vacation with a spectacular view of the MK and we able to watch fireworks from the room and DH and I could take turns getting food or drinks from the lounge or Captain Cooks. The nice CMs name was Stephanie, who gave us this fabulous and I will never forget her. That December trip was our big holiday 8 night extravaganza! We were able to end it on a magical note for which I will always be thankful for So this led us to Club level and we now find CL to be perfect for our way of touring. Since we are not huge foodies and like a small breakfast and usually make lunch our big meal of the day. Plus we usually go during F&W and frankly I could stay in Epcot from open to close and eat and drink my way around the world. As a matter of fact, I think we even did it a few times! Even DD really enjoyed F&W last October.
So we are the textbook Disney suckers
Except for our first trip we have been fortunate to get awesome PIN codes or booked bounce back before we leave. SO let me get to this trip! After a very busy summer of DD playing soccer and Softball and DH working his rear off he suggested that we take a quick trip before DD goes back to school. I was ambivalent because I really wanted to go in October! Our friends were also going to be there at the same time. Friends that we met on the DIS and had the pleasure of spending time with last October during our stay. So while selfishly (I am not afraid to admit my shortcomings) disappointed I rebooked for 8-17 to 8-21. I knew that DH in the end was not going to be able to get our original dates off from work and he knew it too. We also needed some family time together. DD would be starting 6th grade and that cute little toothless first grader on our first Disney trip was now a moody tween that was becoming very independent. Spending time with Mom and Dad was not a priority
So with a good discount from the BB rates and finding some decent airfare we had re-booked a little over a month before departure date. A new record for me! DD quickly put together a countdown calender! Thankfully one tradition that has stayed constant
Beyond missing our friends, F&W and MNSSHP we got geared up for Disney. Before you know it, it was the night before departure!
We got the bug back in 2003 and I don't know how we are going to ever see the rest of this country as our vacation plans always include Disney!!
So I need to medicate before I fly. 
Now I am getting peeved but keeping a smile on my face as to not annoy the agent any further. I finally see DH who is looking for us and ask him to bring my purse. 
I explained to lady what exactly was the issue. She asked DD where were going and she answered that we were going to Disney and she said to say hi to Mickey and sent us on our way with a smile 
After everyone unloaded, we departed and I knew from past experience that the Poly was next. Sure enough a few short minutes later we saw our second home! 
I'm glad you had an uneventful flight!!! 
