Disneydreamsdancer
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To all who come to this happy place…welcome. Welcome to my first WDW trip report! Introductions will be taking place shortly so please grab a quick snack and take your seats, and remember no flash photography! 
Hi! I’m Keelie but you can call me Keelz and I’ll be your host for this fun filled planning extravaganza!
I’m a Disney obsessed dancer, performer, part time travel agent and an ex friend of a pair of well loved Disney characters under 5ft2” tall! My mom took me to Euro Disney for the opening in 1992, and during the parade I decided that was what I had to do when I grew up. Many years down the line here I am, having travelled to New Zealand for a short dancing job in the Rugby World Cup, which led to me meeting my husband and setting up home down under. I’m lucky enough to still visit my home park DL between 1 and 3 times a year(even with a 26hour return flight L ) but last year developed a love affair with WDW after being accepted on to the CP.
Joining me on this trip are my DH, my DS11 (step) and my mom (is there an acronym for mom?)
Totally useless side note; DH and I met on a production of Peter Pan, he was cast as Peter and I was cast as Wendy, and the rest as they say is, history! We now love everything Peter and Wendy, and used their silhouettes on our wedding invitations
This is a first time WDW trip for DS and mom who are both DL vets, and me and mom are on a mission to try and visit every Disney park in the World…we’re crazy I know, if you’re reading this and you’re Disney crazy too we’ll get one well, let’s be BFFS! J All though considering this is a board for Disney fans it’s probably safe to assume “we’re all mad here…”
So on to the trip! We are going September 5th-16th staying at POR, last time DH and I stayed at CSR and loved it but thought we’d try somewhere different this time. I was torn between POFQ and POR, I loved the smaller size of POFQ but DH and DS we’re keen on the bigger food court and pools at POR so we’ll see how it goes! I’ve booked a standard view room through work and have requested a mansion room (worth a try I thought) but will be happy anywhere J
We fly from home to Auckland, then from Auckland to Los Angeles (13 hour flight) then from Los Angeles to Orlando (5ish hours). We plan to spend 9 days in the parks and a day shopping. We’re going to hire a car and drive to Florida Mall as DS and I are huge fans of the US shops.
This trip will also be my first time experiencing MNSSHP as a guest and I’m super duper excited!! Have yet to decide on a costume that will not take up too much room in my suitcase, and DS is very excited to experience his first American trick or treat!
So if you’re keen buckle up as you join us for the wildest ride in the wilderness, our 12,912KM journey to the most magical place on Earth!
Hi! I’m Keelie but you can call me Keelz and I’ll be your host for this fun filled planning extravaganza!
I’m a Disney obsessed dancer, performer, part time travel agent and an ex friend of a pair of well loved Disney characters under 5ft2” tall! My mom took me to Euro Disney for the opening in 1992, and during the parade I decided that was what I had to do when I grew up. Many years down the line here I am, having travelled to New Zealand for a short dancing job in the Rugby World Cup, which led to me meeting my husband and setting up home down under. I’m lucky enough to still visit my home park DL between 1 and 3 times a year(even with a 26hour return flight L ) but last year developed a love affair with WDW after being accepted on to the CP.
Joining me on this trip are my DH, my DS11 (step) and my mom (is there an acronym for mom?)
Totally useless side note; DH and I met on a production of Peter Pan, he was cast as Peter and I was cast as Wendy, and the rest as they say is, history! We now love everything Peter and Wendy, and used their silhouettes on our wedding invitations
This is a first time WDW trip for DS and mom who are both DL vets, and me and mom are on a mission to try and visit every Disney park in the World…we’re crazy I know, if you’re reading this and you’re Disney crazy too we’ll get one well, let’s be BFFS! J All though considering this is a board for Disney fans it’s probably safe to assume “we’re all mad here…”
So on to the trip! We are going September 5th-16th staying at POR, last time DH and I stayed at CSR and loved it but thought we’d try somewhere different this time. I was torn between POFQ and POR, I loved the smaller size of POFQ but DH and DS we’re keen on the bigger food court and pools at POR so we’ll see how it goes! I’ve booked a standard view room through work and have requested a mansion room (worth a try I thought) but will be happy anywhere J
We fly from home to Auckland, then from Auckland to Los Angeles (13 hour flight) then from Los Angeles to Orlando (5ish hours). We plan to spend 9 days in the parks and a day shopping. We’re going to hire a car and drive to Florida Mall as DS and I are huge fans of the US shops.
This trip will also be my first time experiencing MNSSHP as a guest and I’m super duper excited!! Have yet to decide on a costume that will not take up too much room in my suitcase, and DS is very excited to experience his first American trick or treat!
So if you’re keen buckle up as you join us for the wildest ride in the wilderness, our 12,912KM journey to the most magical place on Earth!
I'm not even aware that time exists! It does however mean we'll have a whole, yay, 12 hours in LA for a quick trip for DCA 
I can hear Anaheim calling my name, so excited 
I'm reliving an old 'friend' of mine Alice and the others are still deciding!
