Just Saying Hello.

[Barbossa'sWench]

~Waves~ Hi! I'm Ivy, well that's what everyone calls me anyway. Up until about a year ago I had happily dated guys, but had a really close relationship with my best girlfriend {IE: We talked about everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING together} and we made special efforts to see one another as I live here in FL, and she lives in Cali. Anyway, during our various trips together {Las Vegas, here in FL} we kissed, that was it, just a few kisses, but last year we started dating, and I am happier than I have ever been. I honestly, sincerely love her with all my heart and she is moving here in May and we are celebrating our one year Anniversary at Disney in May. I have told my Mother which was really hard. She's accepting, my Father doesn't know as he would dis-own me but thanks to a recent family dispute {Parents are divorced} he isn't speaking to me now and I don't know if he will again. My Brother and Sister know, and my closest friends. She has only told one friend, and I told her that was fine, I wasn't going to force her or harp on her to tell people until she was ready. That we were together and happy and that was the main issue. I want to be a very understanding girlfriend you know?


I just have a few questions.We are going to Disney for 4 days in May. I have been many times since I had an AP and was there nearly every weekend in 08, but she has only been to Epcot. Anyone have any suggestions on some nice, romantic things we can do? It is our 1 year anniversary so I would like to make it special. We are going on a budget granted but still, I love the characters and so does she so I think our big splurge will be a chac breakfast with Mary Poppins {Her favorite} and Alice and Mad Hatter {one of my faves} and lunch at Akershus with the Princesses. Any other ideas?


Also due to budget restraints we are going to have to stay off-site, anyone have any good suggestions for hotels close to Disney and ideas on reliable transportation since we will not have a car to get to the parks from our hotel everyday?


Any other suggestions on how to just make this trip special? I appreciate all suggestions and just wanted to come in and say Hello!

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

Hello.

Welcome!

Sounds like you are planning a nice visit to WDW. I can't help you much with offsite hotels, I'm afraid. I'm sure someone else will have some ideas. Also, there is an Orlando board where you can post and get some good ideas too.

Romance is what you make of it, eh? I'm never too good at recommending romantic things as my notion of the concept seems to vary greatly from the norm.

Just being there together is romantic, eh? Watching the fireworks (wherever) in the dark... those sorts of things.

Take care now and looking forward to seeing you around here!

 

[Barbossa'sWench]

Thanks, I appreciate it, and hey my idea of romantic often seems to differ from the norm as well. LOL! I'll try asking on that board, or maybe someone will have some suggestions for me.


I appreciate the welcome and look forward to posting here.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Welcome, Ivy!

We have never stayed offsite so I can't really help with that. I am also not terribly romantic. But welcome to our forum anyway!

 

[DOPEYLUVER]

Welcome.

Just don't forget to check out the value resorts. Many people are surprised at how reasonable they are - well, when compared to other Disney hotels.

 

[franandaj]

I don't know if I can give you any specific romantic reccomendations, but not sure any of us can. For each person what they find romantic is different. Before my DP became severely affected with Rhuematoid Arthritis she used to nail me (emotionally) every time. She knew exactly the things that I wanted to do, eat, experience and would surprise me and whisk me away on little getaways that swept me off my feet.

The best thing for you is to try and understand what she wants and maybe doesn't say or maybe does! Does she like quiet time alone together? Are you OK being "out" with other people around? Do you like going to bars or shows?

Depending on what you are into even the smallest things can be romantic if you make it that way. One thing I remember which unfortunately you can't do anymore is we made a reservation at the Rose and Crown for Dinner late so we could see Illuminations, back then they let us wait for a waterfront table, the last time we went we asked to wait, but they said "no, you have to take the first available", we got a crappy seat, ate the minimum possible and left, but the first time was so magical, we lingered over our meal and ate dessert while the show happened. I remember holding my hands over my dessert so that ashes wouldn't get in it! But it was wonderful to have dinner and then watch the show.

Other romantic things that I have heard of is to go to the Poly and watch Wishes from the Beach. I have not done it, but others have commented in their TRs. If you enjoy nightlife, just going to JellyRolls and enjoying a night of music can be a lot of fun. I know about ten years ago we had the time of our lives there, however it's been a long time since we've been there and perhaps since we don't keep up with pop music, we might not know any of the songs they play any more!

Just the little things like knowing she likes the princessess and going to character meals with them will make the trip magical, plus at least IMO lots of quality time in the room wouldn't hurt! But that's speaking from someone in a longtime relationship with severe mobility issues on the part of the partner, no need to go any further.

So glad you figured things out, it took me a while as well and it was so liberating once I did. Good luck with you and your lady, I hope that everything works out for you two. I know many lesbian couples who met each other, fell in love and have spent many happy years together. Even if you just walk through the world hand in hand (no one will know you recognize you or remember you) that will be romantic enough!

 

[Barbossa'sWench]

Thanks so much guys. Your right. Romantic is different for everyone. I KNOW she loves Mary Poppins so making sure we do the breakfast with Mary/Alice/Mad Hatter is a must, our dates are solid now and we can make reservations for that and Akershus to also meet the Princesses. It's a benefit for both of us, she loves Mary, I love Alice/Mad Hatter.

Also we intend to walk around at Epcot and have a few drinks hand and hand, try some new drinks and foods and some of my favorites to show her. I always let her spend AMPLE time in her fave country the UK, as she allows me to spend time in Norway since it has special memories for me. I have made SURE we do MK on a night with both Wishes and Spectro since she hasn't seen it and lo and behold our last day we plan to spend at DHS and corresponds to SWW and we both LOVE Star Wars, also a good test run to see if she wants to go back to DHS for SWW at the end of June to meet Ray Parks {Darth Maul freak here} along with some other SW loving friends of mine who know of our relationship.


She likes finding chacs to, and as this will be her first time seeing any park but Epcot I am so excited for her. Hopefully we can find some villains as well and I can track down the ever-elusive evil Queen.


I will be happy to just walk around, hold hands, explore different places and hotels, have our chac meals and so on.


She said I could post these so I am. I'm the blond. Here's me and my beautiful girl.


At Epcot last year about to hang out with my friends from Deadliest Catch.

And one more.

Thanks SO MUCH for the warm welcome here. It was hard to come out but I'm proud I did. And I am so proud to have her, and you guys are SO great for being so kind and sweet to me. Keep the suggestions coming! I love you all!

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

Nice photos! Looks like you are having a good time!

Yep, being who you are, being comfortable in your skin is the true meaning of life, eh?

One of the things that we've done that we found romantic was to share a light lunch (back when the cheese plate from France was worth sharing) of the cheese plate, baguette and red wine at an outside table in France. When it started to rain, we simply moved closer together and put up our umbrella and carried on.

There is a theme here though... "back when..."

You'll have to come back and share your "in the now" romantic discoveries!

 

[Sphyrna]

Welcome! Sounds like you already have some great things planned as well as great recommendations from others. I'll share a romantic idea I heard from Kevin on the podcast. Prepare a little love note or poem and give it to your waiter at dinner one night and ask him to deliver it to her.

 

[soulmates]

Welcome Ivy!

Love the pics of you both, cute cute couple!!

I have a friend who JUST made an offsite ressie, a condo with AMAZING amenities. Here is the link. He got a suite for $80 a night in early May. They got a 1 bedroom. He didn't do the ressie online, he CALLED and he said the gentleman was SO nice, he upgradedthem to the 1bedroom, they wanted a studio. SO call and speak with someone. I looked online and they are showing ONLY 2 bedrooms. But we both know, people change their minds all the time. Calling is your best bet! I wish you great luck, he's very thrilled!

http://www.wyndhambonnetcreek.com/

Chris

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Oh, one of the ladies on the breast cancer survivor thread LOVES those villas! Definitely call and see what they have available!

 

[TinkerChelle]

Glad you joined us! I highly recommend the character bfast at GF 1900 Park Fare! We love it. I think you will enjoy it. We have had some great character interaction with Mary/Bert and Alice/Mad Hatter there. The Hatter chased Alice around our table one morning and then hopped up on one of the banisters and just sat there talking for a while. Priceless! Enjoy your trip!
BTW, cute photos....u 2 look happy!

 

[C&G'sMama]

Welcome!

I can't help you with offsite but it looks like you've gotten some great ideas.

Also as with others, the romantic moments (before kids) just happend. We'd find a quiet corner within one of the parks to just "be".

Have a blast.

Looking forward to a trip report.

 

[Barbossa'sWench]

Wow.Again I must say how kind everyone here is. It's such a nice feeling that I really look forward to coming here. Last year on my Birthday I put my Grandmothers antique ring on her finger, this year I will be doing the engagement properly with my Grandmothers engagement ring. I think I will do it at Disney, perhaps in December when the castle is lit up and it's truly magical. Or something to do with one of her favorite characters or something.


We are a funny story, I had only dated guys, so had she. I admitted my crush when she was with her x in the military. He left for Japan and dumped her after he got there. I helped pick up the pieces. We have been talking for HOURS every night for years, and then one day she just decided to try this. That was nearly a year ago. We just work together. Maybe because we were such good friends first, maybe because we bond over Dr. Who and Torchwood and books and poetry but yeah.


DVC: That IS the true meaning of life. I am going to endeavor to find new romantic things, and I will come back with stories and pictures.


Sphyrna: That's FANTASTIC! I'm adding that to my list of things to do for sure! I do write poetry and I think perhaps our first night there I'll write something for her and do just that. I love that idea! Thank you a million times over.


Chris: WOW! Thanks! That place looks AMAZING! I will definitely have to make a call, that would even save our transportation problem! Thank you so very, very, very much, and also thank you for the compliment!~Blushes~


TinkerChelle: Awww. Thank you for the compliment. We are happy, and thanks for confirming my chac meal ideas are good ones. She LOVES Mary and Bert {she flipped last year because I found her a Mary Poppins hoody, her Christmas gifts were heavy on MP, the re-release of the DVD, Mary and Bert Barbies and the hoodie} and I am NUTS over The Mad Hatter, he's one of my "Disney Crushes" lol! It just seemed perfect for us, and I have always wanted to do Akershus for lunch so I figured why not.


You guys are awesome and so helpful! Keep the ideas coming, it's getting me excited. I'm the blond one in the pics by the way....lol

 

[franandaj]

If you are going to pop the question at the castle, I have heard so many romantic stories of people getting the photopass photographers involved. Perhaps after they take a few "normal" shots and they are about to hand you back your card say, "Hold on, can you take one more?" And instantly get down on one knee, they will be all over it. Makes me teary just thinking about it! Especially as mine was much less romantic than that!

 

[Sphyrna]

You're welcome! Like I said, I can't take credit for it. That all goes to Kevin from the Dis podcast. I'm just spreading the word. I really liked the idea and plan to use it myself one day.

 

[itsmuggsie]

Maybe because we were such good friends first, maybe because we bond over Dr. Who and Torchwood and books and poetry but yeah.

I really think that love from friendship is truly great. My DP and I actually went to high school together and became a couple 13 years later.

Welcome and you really are a cute couple. I really don't have much more to ad I think you and the others have some great ideas. I look forward to the trip report.

 

[zeitzeuge]

Two beautiful girls. Enjoy your first trip together! We'll be there on April 30th for the first time together and can't wait. Ah hell, that's only 30 days. Yikes.

Plus, it will be our 3rd anniversary. We committed our lives to one another at DL at the Wishing Well and plan on rededicating our commitment at MK. I'm sure you'll find tons of ways to make it special! Have fun and tell us all about it.

 

[Barbossa'sWench]

franandaj: GREAT idea! ~Hugs~ I think I will so have to do that for sure! I love the idea and will take it to hand when I do it in December! Thanks so, so much.


Sphyrna: Thanks nonetheless! I love the idea and thanks for it!~Hugs~


ItsMuggsie: Thanks, it will be my first trip report, and I agree, 7 years of friendship lead to our love. Congrats to you and your love is well, no doubt love from friendship is amazing!


zeitzeuge: Have fun on your trip! MAJOR congrats to you two! My best wishes and love to you guys! I am sure your re-commitment will be beautiful! I can't wait to hear about it.



Ok so I need some feedback. I have a new idea. We are doin g Epcot/Akershus our first day. I am going to bring a rose {hidden of course} and gt a pearl from the Pick-A-Pearl place, then at Akershus ask Belle since she's my girl's favorite to give it to her, any idea on how to ask politley to get Belle to give her the rose and pearl?

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

I suppose, "YO! Wench! In the yellow dress! C'mere!" is out?

I guess I'd just approach her and ask if she could. It might be tricky to talk with her without your partner knowing, but that would be the only challenge.

If there is a CM nearby who seems to be working with the Princesses (I hate the term handler, makes them all sound like horses) you could ask that person to intervene.