Planning Makes Perfect - A Jan 2012 TR incl. 1/2 Marathon and Disney Dining!

[corgi_monster]

Planning Makes Perfect!​

Here is the story of DBF's and my 2-week trip to Orlando in January 2012 for the Disney 1/2 marathon. Come along as we relive our adventures at Disneyworld, Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure, Kennedy Space Center, and more! We ate more than our body weights in delicious Disney food, failed miserably at drinking around the world, met a number of alligators, and got doused in the most disgusting, diesel-polluted waters east of the Mississippi.

Introductions:

DBF Brad

Brad is a man with many,many hats. Monday through Friday, he dons his computer network engineer guru cap. On weekends, you never know if he'll be surfing, snowboarding, running, cooking, fishing, skateboarding, or teaching a class on how to make a clay cupcake. My mom often asks, "What is he NOT good at?" Basketball. The man cannot shoot a basketball.

DBF has NEVER BEEN TO DISNEYWORLD!!! This trip was all about Brad living out his childhood dreams of visiting Kennedy Space Center, finding out what mysteries lie inside the "Epcot ball," and finding a raccoon. (We accomplished 2 out of the 3.)

If Brad were a Disney character, he would be Stitch because he's a rascal, mischievous, loves playing practical jokes on others, sometimes has a crude sense of humor, and most importantly, has an enormous heart that loves his ohana unconditionally. I can't help but laugh and be happy when I'm around Brad . . . even when I'm PMS'ing and WANT to be angry!


Me, Lei (as in flower lei)

I'm a Disney park fanatic, and one of my life goals is to visit every Disney park on the planet! To date, I've been to all but two parks in Paris . . . but I think that will change in 2013

Brad and I own a cutesy, Japanese-style (kawaii) jewelry and accessories line that includes miniature food charms, cupcake photo holders, and stationary items. I'm responsible for designing the line, merchandising, and day-to-day operations. What do I do in my free time? More work

If I were a Disney characters, I would be Snow White for three reasons. 1) I can replicate her annoying, nasally vibrato when singing "Someday my Prince Will Come." 2) I know at least seven people who legally qualify as dwarves (4'10" and under) 3) Animals love me. They love me so much they feel the need to poop and pee on me and mark me as their territory.

Coming up Next . . . How many times can you ask "Are we there, yet?" on a ten hour flight?

 

[NLD]

Hi! You just started but already it looks like a great trip report. Two weeks... wow. Did you have tons of fun?

 

[dara00]

signing on - sounds like a fun trip!

 

[corgi_monster]

Hi! You just started but already it looks like a great trip report. Two weeks... wow. Did you have tons of fun?

We had sooooo much fun! This was the best trip to WDW I've ever had. Two weeks was just enough time for us to see and do most of the items on our Orlando bucket list, but we will still want to go back very soon!

signing on - sounds like a fun trip!

Hello and thanks for signing on!