Ma'am we are Disney, we know everything.....a pre-trip report from a single mom!

[bayleebugs_mom]

Hey everyone! I have been on here for a few months but I don't post too often. To be completely honest, I am often completely overwhelmed with the thought of this whole trip planning business. I often ask stupid questions and have those slap yourself in the forehead moments when I get the obvious answers from those on here that are way more knowledgeable than I am. So in a vain attempt to side track myself from the craziness that is my current life, I have decided to write a pre-trip report!! Will this be enjoyable to everyone? I hope so! Will it allow me to keep my mind off of reality....ABSOLUTELY!!!! So where to begin.....

This whole idea started at income tax time (I know I am not the only one that thinks of frivolous ways to spend that money). The thought drifted into my head about taking my daughter to DisneyWorld. So, I registered online in January, started getting some price quotes, then it happened.....I got a PIN Code in the mail!! It was for 40% off of my room!!!! Needless to say this sealed the deal! I booked my trip in early February and paid in full!!!! When I called I spoke with a wonderful CM who asked me if this was my first trip....I foolishly said it was even though I have been several years ago!!! I didn't think much about it until he stated that I had been there in January of 1993. I shockingly asked how he knew this!! He stated "Ma'am we are Disney. We know everything!!" I then knew that I would be back as often as possible!

I guess the next thing I should do is bring you all up to speed on who I am and who is going with me!

Me-Kim, single-mom, social worker (hence my need to escape reality from time to time). I am 30 years old and the last time I went to Disney was in 1993. I was with my father, step-mother, and younger brother. I had a horrible time!! I should add my brother was 4 and the biggest brat that God had put on the planet! I would like to say he has outgrown it but he hasn't. Luckily he lives far enough away from me now that I just get the occasional phone call to let me know he is ok and he is going on tour with his band. I do realize that perhaps I should be closer to him as he does begin touring with his band soon and if I am nice he may send me back to Disney when I want to go....but I digress!

DD-Bug, or that is what I call her. She is 4 and she is spoiled completely rotten! She is going to start pre-school in a couple of weeks and I am having a hard time adjusting to this thought. She thinks she is a princess and she is quite convinced that she is going to have to go back to Disney frequently. She talks about it all the time! She is extremely articulate for her age. Her vocabulary is huge!! She amazes and inspires me every single day of my life!

DF-Matt, he is not going with me. I booked this trip before we were engaged so I didn't want to invite him and then something happen and me have to take him to the happiest place on Earth when we were no longer involved! I am kicking myself for this now, but I know that DD and I will have a blast anyway! I am a little bit scared about going this alone but I know all of you will assure me we will be fine!

ON TO THE PLANS........

 

[bayleebugs_mom]

So I booked our trip for October 19-28! A friend I work with went last year to MNSSHP and told me how great it was so I wanted to go to that too. I have some very loose plans as far as where I want to go on which days. We will be staying at POP because DD wants to swim in the "flowery pool." So as she wishes. This trip is all about her. Her dad and I divorced when she was just a few months old and she has been my everything from the moment I found out I was pregnant with her. I am trying to figure out how to post pics and plan on doing that in some of my posts just bear with me! I, of course, think she is the most perfect child ever! I am sure you all feel the same way about your babies!

So, back on track....you will all notice (if anyone reads this) that I ramble and lose my train of thought frequently! Try to overlook it!

So we are flying out on October 19th....my father has very graciously agreed to buy our airline tickets. As he stated to me, "As much as I am paying for your brother's rent in LA the least I can do is fly you and bug to Orlando." That was all I needed to hear and I said a great big thank you! Granted, he has not booked my tickets yet so I am starting to stress out a little. However, DF has said if all else fails he will get them for me. Yes, I too am spoiled completely rotten!!

I have requested to arrive as early as possible as I would like to be able to do something the day we arrive. We are there for 10 days and have the dining plan. We have already booked ADRs (there will be more about that later). I think that everything is falling into place. If anyone has any suggestions about what to do on day one I am all for suggestions! Please please please give me suggestions throughout this whole report! I am open to anything and welcome any help. I HAVE NOT ONE DISNEY FAN IN MY FAMILY!! They all think I am going crazy because Disney is all I talk about. I am on a quest to not only have my best vacation ever, but to convert them all to becoming as crazy about all things Disney as I am!!