The Disney Box Made Me Do It TRIP REPORT STARTED SEE SIG LINE

[creativeamanda]

On December 24, 2009, I returned from a fabulous solo trip to Disney World. I ate, I rode rides. . .I completely enjoyed myself. It was the best of times. . .it was the best of times. Hardly any time had passed when I got home that I had to clean house, do the "Santa Claus" thing, rest from my trip, and unpack (which apparently, takes 3 weeks to do). I was busy. Very busy. Less than a week after my return home, I was entertaining friends from Columbia and Baltimore. And before I knew it, it was dh's turn for a Solo Trip to watch college bowl games.

I was a football widow.

An it was staring at me.

For the better part of 2 years, it has been my best friend. My partner in crime, even.

Not chocolate, coffee, and although I consider Kaluha to be a great friend, none of them has been as close to me as this friend has been. With a sadness that I knew it felt, I watched it with pity.

For it was sad.

And empty.

My best friend. . .my Disney Box.

And nearby the Disney box, some more friends who longed to carry KTTW cards, fly on Expedition Everest, carry loose dollar bills. . .

Our Disney World Lanyards.

Oh, friends--how could I ever make it up to you?

"Go to the website," they whisper to me. "Price that trip. There have to be good deals by now.. Come on, you know you want to do it."

Oh, how I wanted to, but I didn't dare. . .









Or did I?

Late the afternoon of January 2, 2010, I logged onto www.disneyworld.com to look at the newest deals. But knowing I could only go during school breaks, I figured that there would be nothing for my family.

I was so wrong. The mother of all discounts (except for free dinng for a family of five)--30% off rack rate at moderate resorts.

I dialed up dh, who I knew would say no. To my surprise, his answer was yes. He's had a rough school year, too. He needed a vacation.

So here are our details:

May 28-June 7, 2010
Port Orleans-Riverside
Regular Dining Plan
8 Day MYW tickets with Water Park and More option

Oh, and the Disney Box? I'll say I have started making it all up to it:

Coming up. . .Introductions





TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Disney Box Made Me Do It (right here)

Introductions

Fuzzy Disney Math

The Wizard's out of the Bag

Fish are Food, Not Friends

Photography 101

My New Favorite Photo

Top 5 at Port Orleans-Riverside

Top 3 WPM Option

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!

October Update

From the Dinosaur Era to Africa and Asia--Our top five at Animal Kingdom

Sad October News

Mickey Mail

Top 5 in Hollywood Studios

ADR Planning

Our Epcot Top 5

Doesn't Everyone Practice Pack?

Who Adds to Their Reservation 14 Days Out?

Magic Kingdom Top 5

Single Digit Dance and Online Checkin

Tomorrow!

 

[SadieDog]

That's great.

 

[disneylovin24]

 

[Native NYer]

Great start! Joining in

 

[PaMom001]

 

[LegoMom3]

Dude...! How many lanyards do you have???!

You are SOOO making me want to start my own PTR!!!!! But not yet. I just can't. I would bore even myself.

But I'm here for yours and can't wait for more!


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[TinkerbellLuvr7]

omg I'm super jealous right now!!!!!!!

I will be along for every part of the ride!!!!

..take me with you?!

 

[creativeamanda]

That's great.

Thanks, Sadiedog and

Great start! Joining in

Glad to have you here

Dude...! How many lanyards do you have???!

You are SOOO making me want to start my own PTR!!!!! But not yet. I just can't. I would bore even myself.

But I'm here for yours and can't wait for more!


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LOL, I have one for each kid, one for dh, and 4 for me. One of them I wear to work with my id.

Maybe I can help you get ideas for your PTR. I only have a little less than 4 months, so I think that is probably the perfect amount of time.

omg I'm super jealous right now!!!!!!!

I will be along for every part of the ride!!!!

..take me with you?!

And can you fit in a suitcase? You'd be welcome to come!

 

[kimmar067]

And can you fit in a suitcase? You'd be welcome to come!

...well now, SHE can't very well fit in your suitcase - I'm goin'....!!

 

[creativeamanda]

...well now, SHE can't very well fit in your suitcase - I'm goin'....!!

Oh, yeah. Sorry Megan--I did promise to let kimmar go on the next trip. After all, all I know about snarky I learned from kimmar.

 

[wdwgirl03]

I'm here too! Can't wait for more of your plans.

 

[H20DogsNDisney]

I am here can't wait! to read more

 

[kamikazecat]

I am here for the ride. I loved your reports from your solo trip and can't wait to read more.

 

[creativeamanda]

I'm here too! Can't wait for more of your plans.

Thanks for joining me!

I am here can't wait! to read more

Hey, Hallie, and !

I am here for the ride. I loved your reports from your solo trip and can't wait to read more.

Thanks and

 

[MainStMandy]

I'm in!! What a great start to your PTR!!

 

[raider97]

I'm in! I LOVE your reports!

 

[creativeamanda]

I'm in!! What a great start to your PTR!!

Thanks and

I'm in! I LOVE your reports!

Hey, Stephanie! Thanks for joining in!

 

[creativeamanda]

So, no good set of stories are good without providing a character map. . .there are 5 main characters, with many supporting characters. I'll start off with the main characters:

First, there is me, Amanda, age twenty-one-fourteen (I have to make myself legal drinking age, lol).
Occupation: Special Education Teacher/Administrator
Favorite Disney Character: Minnie Mouse
Favorite Disney Movie: Enchanted
Favorite WDW Park: Epcot
Favorite Disney Ride: Expedition Everest
Favorite Disney Restaurant: Narcoossee's
Hobbies: Photography, Scrapbooking

Then, there is Dan, the DH, age 39.
Occupation: Middle School Math Teacher/Farmer
Favorite Disney Character: Grumpy
Favorite Disney Movie: Aladdin
Favorite WDW Park: Animal Kingdom
Favorite Disney Ride: Soarin'
Favorite Disney Restaurant: Liberty Tree Tavern
Hobbies: Farming, Hunting

This is us together about 2 weeks ago:

On to the kids. . .
Sweetie, age 11 by the date of the trip.
Occupation: 5th grade student
Wants to be a Labor and Delivery Nurse and Quilt and Blanket Maker
Favorite Disney Character: Pocahontas
Favorite Disney Movie: Pocahontas
Favorite WDW Park: Animal Kingdom
Favorite Disney Ride: Expedition Everest
Favorite Disney Restaurant: Tutto Italia
Hobbies: Reading (all the time)

Stinky, age 9
Occupation: 3rd grade student
Wants to be a Lego Designer
Favorite Disney Character: Lightning McQueen
Favorite Disney-Owned Movie: Star Wars Series
Favorite WDW Park: Hollywood Studios
Favorite Disney Ride: Star Tours
Favorite Disney Restaurant: Toy Story Pizza Planet
Hobbies: Playing with Legos

Boo, age 7
Occupation: 2nd grade student
Wants to be a Princess
Favorite Disney Character: Princess Tiana
Favorite Disney-Owned Movie: The Princess and the Frog
Favorite WDW Park: Magic Kingdom
Favorite Disney Ride: Expedition Everest
Favorite Disney Restaurant: Ohana
Hobbies: Watching movies

The kids at Edisto Island Labor day weekend with our friend, Eric:

The kids with me in Disney World last summer:

The kids with Donald

All five of us in Edisto Labor day weekend:

So, that's us in a nutshell!

Coming up, Fuzzy Disney Math Returns!

 

[Native NYer]

I'm a teacher too! Isn't it so hard to plan trips around the school calendar? Just once, I'd like to go when school is in session.

Your children are adorable

Ohhh and I can't wait for your Fuzzy Disney Math update. That's my favorite kind of math

 

[Charlefours]

Hi ! Found your PTR and subbed in!! Your first post is a riot!! Looking forward to reading along.