SnowWhiteOz
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- Jun 26, 2015
I wouldn't be surprised if the answers no as I ended up running out on the second trip report in a row (I finished the first one eventually years later but the last one is still incomplete). I will say I was experiencing some personal heartbreak both during the trip and while writing the TR but I promise I will finish this one!
But first who am I for those who I've yet to have the please of making your acquaintance - I'm Jess, your hostess on this adventure.
I’m 34 years old and I’m originally from Melbourne, Australia. I spent almost nine years living in the nation’s capital, Canberra working for the federal government but that all changed after my 30th Birthday Disney trip back in 2016.
I happened to meet a boy on that adventure and that boy is now DH. Part of the package of marrying him involved moving to the US and we’ve been based in Denver the past four years but have just moved.
That's right we sold our house (thank you housing boom) and quit our jobs (keep your fingers crossed we find new ones soon) and packed all our belongings into our car (and a moving pod) and drove cross country to our new home state - Florida!!!
We're currently staying with my in-laws in Daytona Beach but have plans to move to Orlando in the near future.
Favourite Park: Magic Kingdom
Favourite Ride: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (specifically in HK but I do love all of them)
Favourite Character - Princess: Snow White
Favourite Character - Non-Princess: the Genie
Favourite Disney Movie: Aladdin (the animated version)
My travelling partner is my DH. While he is not a Disney fan, he agreed to the move and all our future Disney plans because he knows it makes me happy (I picked a good one). He is no longer bearded but is still as adorable as ever to me
Favourite Park: Animal Kingdom
Favourite Ride: Expedition Everest
Favourite Disney Movie: The Lion King (original)
And why did we decide to move now? Well that would be because of this little ray of sunshine.
We had our first baby back in December 2020 and after a pandemic and no support during pregnancy and her almost first year of life we decided to move to be closer to family and hey, what happens to be in the area, Disney!
DD is almost 10 months old so we'll be starting our adventure outside the parks until things calm down just a little with Delta variant, but a girl has to start her love of Disney somewhere so touring the resorts is a great place to start!
DD loves Minnie Mouse, Bluey (check it out on Disney+ - you won't be disappointed!) and Daniel Tiger. She's walking already and has a mouth full of teeth so it feels like toddlerhood has come a little early in our household!
So that's what's in store - we'll be spending a night here or there at different Disney resorts while we start our new lives in Central Florida. First up of the ranks is the Grand Floridian because if I'm going to be raising a Disney baby she's going to start at the top!
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