Not getting married...but going to Disney anyway!...ADDED FIRST T-SHIRT DIS-SIGN

[weich1001]

So what's up with the title??? Well, I was set to marry a wonderful guy in Disney...actually on the Dream on Walt Disney's Birthday---December 5th, 2011. Then, as things go...after being together for 4 years, we decided it probably wasn't the right move for us for a number of reasons.

So we broke up and I moved out on April 15th.

I've been upset and miserable ever since. I miss him and his kids terribly. I think about them all the time and wonder how his 10 year old son is doing at football practices and if his daughter who is 14 who just became a cheerleader and made the high school squad will get to cheer or not---since tax cuts were announced it seems they wanted to cut alot of activities for the kids...what a shame. For the past three months, I have sat in my apartment and moped.

My work offered me a promotion and a raise and even an administrative asst. I finally got an an asst. hired and she asked why I worked so much...and I explained I just did because right now I have no real reason to go home at night...no practices to attend to...no massive loads of wash to do..and I just didn't want to deal with the memories of "what was". I explained it was tough, since we had made 4 trips to Disney in 2 years and had other travels etc...I just didn't want to sit and relive those memories...over and over and over. So she told me...I should "go make new ones and face the old one's head on".

I thought about what she said...and she's right! While I have wonderful memories of "our trips"...I should go make new one's of my own!!! I still love Mickey...my DVC has plenty of points available to use...and since I stayed in a hotel for the month after leaving I have plenty of reward points that I could use for plane fare...why not?!?!

That was it...my new motto...FORGET THE WEDDING...I'M GOING TO DISNEY ANYWAY!!!

 

[Jaybird6]

Wow, good for you! I commend you for your strength and hope you have an amazing trip!

 

[weich1001]

So it's been three months since the break-up and barely a peep from him. So I'm done moping around and going to start living life again!

So first things first...I looked at my calendar and my vacation days which seem to be ever accruing at this point...and threw a dart at a calendar and November 18-24 it is!

Called my favorite resort...OKW...no problem, "Welcome Home Ms Miller"...ahhh how sweet those words were! Reservation...No problem!

Added the Dining Plan...because I like to eat. All set!

Next up...airfare...Called my Hotel's Loyalty Program, switched points into miles and VIOLA---booked! I fly out of Newark on the last flight on Friday evening on Jet Blue and back on the last flight out of Orlando on Thanksgiving Day...I'll be back in time for some excellent Black Friday Peak Shopping Hours!!!

Needed a car Rental...went to Rentalcarmomma.com---got me a "Wild Car" for a whopping $160 total for the week!

Made a reservation at an Airport Hotel for the night of arrival on Loyalty Club points---DONE!

I don't think I have ever had a trip come together soooooo fast! Luv'in it!!!

 

[weich1001]

Wow, good for you! I commend you for your strength and hope you have an amazing trip!

Thanks and have a great trip yourself!!! 3 weeks to go...that will fly by!

Are you renewing your vows on the ship?

 

[weich1001]

So "THE PLAN" is...this time their is NO PLAN...I'm single and freelancing it all the way!!! Okay maybe not all the way--Disney OCD does tend to kick in a tad when I have made these trips!

I'm just picking out the park days...so I can pick out restaurants and make my ADR's...Yes, that's it!!!

Hmmm...
Saturday..Daytime---Seaworld (I know, I know...it's not Disney...but I miss Shamu too! )
Evening---DTD (and visit with my parents in FL)

Sunday..Rope Drop and MK...late Lunch at CRT (sooo always wanted to do..could never get a reservation!)

Monday..Olivia's for Breakfast..then it's off to Epcot all Day! And this time I'm going to "Eat my way around the world" vs. Drink it!

Tuesday..Rope Drop and HS..this will probably be a tough day on the memories as this is where we got engaged at BUT, gotta face my fears head on...I'm gonna do Tower of Terror, I'm gonna do Tower of Terror---I pitty the poor kid sitting beside me!!! The one ride, I have never done and am afraid to death to do!!! Fantasmic Dinner Show package at Mama Melrose's Afterwards it's to the Boardwalk to Jellyrolls for some well needed r-e-l-a-x-i-n and c-h-i-l-l-i-n!

Wednesday..I know...I'm bailing on Disney again...I'm doing the Train the Trainer program at Discovery Cove, then off to a nice Dinner at Narcoose's. Just gotta watch Wishes Fireworks one last time..and that is the best place I can think of for a meal and to watch them without going into the insanity of the park at that time of year!

Thursday is Thanksgiving..and I'm having "DUCK!" Well, that will be Donald Duck! Finally was able to get a reservation at Tuskar House!!! Yay!!! Then I'll be bop around AK all day, say one last short farewell to the parents and back to the airport. I should get back about 1AM--just in time to drive back to Pennsy and let the craziness of the Holiday Season Shopping begin!

So that's that...NO PLAN! LOL!!!

 

[weich1001]

I can't believe this trip has come together so fast!!! It's costing me virtually nothing too!!! Tooo kewl!!! Either I'm uber-excited about it or somebody up above must be looking out for me on this one! It's the first time in a long time I am really looking forward to doing something!!!

 

[DisneyMomma09]

Well you sure don't sound like you are moping any more! A little Disney planning always puts me in a good mood...it seems to be working for you as well! Are you going to plan anything special for yourself? I think you deserve something special...maybe a morning at the spa or a tour!

We stayed at OKW last year with my in-laws who are DVC members. It really is a nice resort!

 

[alice99]

Have a great trip!! I am happy for you!

 

[weich1001]

I forget to mention...who am I?

I'm 43 and a Regional Sales Director for a new start Hotel Company in Central, NJ...though I live in the Poconos and commute !! Go figure...I just like my Pennsy to live in better then 'Jersey.

I just bought a new Buick becasue my old Buick had 247,000 miles on it...I think I was due!

I don't like ALL THINGS MICKEY!!! Like EPIC Mickey...just couldn't get into it! But I do love the parks and the resorts and the food!!!

I'm actually trying to start to live again...and trying to figure out what I like to do again in life because I haven't had my own in awhile...it's kinda odd not to always be on the go. But I do miss the family we had become.

My first trip to Disney was when I was 5 years old (1973) when our family went to Disneyland. In 1975 we went to Disneyworld. I have been to Disneyworld + Universal Studios + Islands of Adventures + numerous other attractions in FL many times over the years for hotel conventions and stuff (I even managed a downtown hotel there in 2000 thru a ten million dollar renovation project) but rarely had the chance to be a "tourist" down there until our "family" trip in September, 2008. Since then, I really just like learning about Disney.

 

[weich1001]

Well you sure don't sound like you are moping any more! A little Disney planning always puts me in a good mood...it seems to be working for you as well! Are you going to plan anything special for yourself? I think you deserve something special...maybe a morning at the spa or a tour!

We stayed at OKW last year with my in-laws who are DVC members. It really is a nice resort!

...I've been thinking about the Spa...I had a Swedish Massage there at the GF Spa in 2008...it was good but not really any better than my local dayspa for about double the price...then I was thinking maybe a late afternoon at the GF Tea Room and a later appointment for a Peppermint Lotion Foot Massage and session of reflexology would be nice...I don't know. But I like the idea!!! This is definately a "Me" trip!

I looked into tours and the tour I wanted to do this time around...isn't offered until the week after I leave...it is the Christmas behind the scenes one...oh well, another day, another time!

 

[Bets19]

Congratulations on going to Disney solo and trying new things. I am in excited mode too as my first solo trip is in October. Here's to a fantastic trip this fall!

 

[goofystitchfan]

You should be very proud of yourself. I have a friend in a similar situation, and she just can't pull herself up. Have a "magical" time!!

 

[weich1001]

Congratulations on going to Disney solo and trying new things. I am in excited mode too as my first solo trip is in October. Here's to a fantastic trip this fall!

Here's to a great trip!!! Are you doing MSNSSHP? I loved that when we went!!! A girl can never have too much candy...though that night I think we came out with about 20 lbs a piece!!! But we had a great time!!!

 

[momabaarjo]

So excited that you decided to this for yourself! You deserve to have a magical time...sounds like everything fell into place perfectly so it was ment to be!

 

[weich1001]

You should be very proud of yourself. I have a friend in a similar situation, and she just can't pull herself up. Have a "magical" time!!

I understand what your friend is going thru...it's been rough on me and my guess probably the kids (maybe not)...I don't know about him or if he even thinks about me anymore...from what I have heard it's like he just made like our relationship never existed and moved on...but only he knows what he did or didn't go thru after I left.

Bottom line alot of things were said in the last week or two at the house from both of us that should have never been said and we should have at least apologized and admitted we were both in the wrong. I doubt it will ever be corrected.

And I have to move on with my life. Whether I ever hook up again with another man remains to be seen. But my guess is probably someday. I may not be Miss America but I'm not pond scum either. And in the meantime...I deserve a vacation AND to be happy...and Disney makes me happy...so I am going!

 

[weich1001]

So excited that you decided to this for yourself! You deserve to have a magical time...sounds like everything fell into place perfectly so it was ment to be!

You know...I am a real firm believer...everything happens for a reason!!! Somebody's watching out for me on this trip!! It's going tooooo swimminngglly weell right now!!!

How are you going to surprise your kids with the trip?

 

[Bets19]

Here's to a great trip!!! Are you doing MSNSSHP? I loved that when we went!!! A girl can never have too much candy...though that night I think we came out with about 20 lbs a piece!!! But we had a great time!!!

Definitely planning on MNSSHP. I went last year for the first time, but the crew I was with were in ride mode only... this year I can enjoy the shows, characters, parade and fireworks... cannot wait...
Also I plan on eating and drinking my way around the F&W festival...
This trip is all about me and doing things I've not done before. I wish you the same.

 

[2BusyPlanning]

I'm sure you will make all new memories and have a great time! It's too bad that we are going at different times, a co-worker and I are having a girls only trip this September I look forward to hearing all about your trip!

 

[weich1001]

I'm sure you will make all new memories and have a great time! It's too bad that we are going at different times, a co-worker and I are having a girls only trip this September I look forward to hearing all about your trip!

September is an swesome time to go...not too hot, the kids are back in school so the lines are shorter, free dining, food and wine festival...you'll have a great time. Enjoy!!!

 

[weich1001]

They are calling for 90+ degrees all week...boy could I go for a Grey Goose Slushie or a Creamsicle Slushie from the France Pavillion!