thewesterberg
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Setting the stage...
It started one Wednesday night, close to two years ago. I can picture where we were sitting/standing perfectly. A perfect moment in time.
A group of us were hanging out at church after our Wednesday evening activities and started talking about how much fun it would be to travel together. And with this group of friends, we dream big. How about a Disney cruise?!
We first decided it would be best to do a test run. Could we handle a long weekend in the Wisconsin Dells together and still be friends after it all? So in April of 2008 a bunch of us (probably 25 people) took off to The Wilderness. And had a great time. And we still talk. BONUS!
So the cruise idea was kicked around some more. But with the economy turning sour last year, people put the brakes on and that idea was abandoned. So sad, but it was the responsible thing to do.
So we went to the Dells instead this past April and this time there were around 75 of us! A big ol' group from church! And once again we had a blast!
In the mean time DH and I bought a small resale DVC contract at AKV back in December and those points were burning a hole in our pocket. And we had a 10th anniversary coming up in August - sounds like the perfect place to celebrate! We then heard that another couple we're friends with (who also have DVC) were planning a trip to celebrate his 50th birthday. Which occurs the day before our anniversary. And her sister and family would be accompanying them. Who we're very good friends with too.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......
And since we'd all be going, another family we're good friends with had to be included in on the fun too! (There coming along ends up being even more special, but I'll get to that later.)
Do I sense a plan starting to form?!

Soon we were booking our flights and rooms (but more on that later too!)
To quote a favorite 80s show character: " I love it when a plan comes together!" (Bonus points if you know who says this!)
Next up: The Cast
It started one Wednesday night, close to two years ago. I can picture where we were sitting/standing perfectly. A perfect moment in time.
A group of us were hanging out at church after our Wednesday evening activities and started talking about how much fun it would be to travel together. And with this group of friends, we dream big. How about a Disney cruise?!
We first decided it would be best to do a test run. Could we handle a long weekend in the Wisconsin Dells together and still be friends after it all? So in April of 2008 a bunch of us (probably 25 people) took off to The Wilderness. And had a great time. And we still talk. BONUS!

So the cruise idea was kicked around some more. But with the economy turning sour last year, people put the brakes on and that idea was abandoned. So sad, but it was the responsible thing to do.
So we went to the Dells instead this past April and this time there were around 75 of us! A big ol' group from church! And once again we had a blast!
In the mean time DH and I bought a small resale DVC contract at AKV back in December and those points were burning a hole in our pocket. And we had a 10th anniversary coming up in August - sounds like the perfect place to celebrate! We then heard that another couple we're friends with (who also have DVC) were planning a trip to celebrate his 50th birthday. Which occurs the day before our anniversary. And her sister and family would be accompanying them. Who we're very good friends with too.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......

And since we'd all be going, another family we're good friends with had to be included in on the fun too! (There coming along ends up being even more special, but I'll get to that later.)
Do I sense a plan starting to form?!

Soon we were booking our flights and rooms (but more on that later too!)
To quote a favorite 80s show character: " I love it when a plan comes together!" (Bonus points if you know who says this!)
Next up: The Cast