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This is my first attempt at a pre -trip report(PTR) so PUHLEEESE overlook my writing skills 
If all goes well we will be having Thanksgiving dinner at Chef Mickeys then coming home the following Sunday (11/26 - 12/06)
I guess the first order of business is to introduce our bunch:
LewLewBelle (me) 42 year old stay at home mom(SAHM) or shall I say obsessive compulsive Disneyholic (OCD).
I dont think there is a day that goes by I am not on Disboards or talking to family and friends about the most wonderful, fabulous ,magical place on earth. I have also been chosen to be the official travel agent and tour guide. With our bunch I think it would be easier to pick up jello.
Grumpy Wumpy (DH) 52 year old Plant engineer who doesnt find Disney magical. He only goes because we drag him kicking and screaming all the way.
When he arrives somehow someway he magically finds some fun times. Other than not being OCD Grumpy Wumpy is a great hubby.
Jessman (DS) 18 year old semi OCD.
With a little more encouragement soon to be fully OCD. It is amazing how him and Grumpy seem to be alike in every other way except Disney! This is also his belated graduation present.
Lugnut (DS) 21 year old SUPER OCD.
I think this child was born with Disney running through his veins. Since a toddler he has loved WDW. He is even proclaiming he wants to get married there. Funny thing is hes not dating anyone at the moment so you see his true love of the Mouse.
MawMaw (DM) Is going to be celebrating her 66th bday at Disney!
She is such a caring giving person she is already thinking about how to share HER fun card. Mom and I are best friends we can talk about anything. 
Which we do several times a day on the phone. This isnt just a special bday trip but its also her first time flying!!!!
PawPaw(DD) Dad will be 71 and insist he is only going for the family. I think he will change his mind since were staying at Baylake Towers (BLT) What is greater than hoping the monorail to go to MK or EPCOT? I can see him putting around in his electric chair now. If you're there when we are WATCH OUT PAWPAW IS ON THE LOOSE!!!!
Justoni (DS) 20 This will be the first time not going with us. Mean ol Walmart wont let employees off Black Friday December. Hopefully next time he can go!
Up Next how this adventure began,ended, then began again!
If all goes well we will be having Thanksgiving dinner at Chef Mickeys then coming home the following Sunday (11/26 - 12/06)
I guess the first order of business is to introduce our bunch:
LewLewBelle (me) 42 year old stay at home mom(SAHM) or shall I say obsessive compulsive Disneyholic (OCD).
I dont think there is a day that goes by I am not on Disboards or talking to family and friends about the most wonderful, fabulous ,magical place on earth. I have also been chosen to be the official travel agent and tour guide. With our bunch I think it would be easier to pick up jello.Grumpy Wumpy (DH) 52 year old Plant engineer who doesnt find Disney magical. He only goes because we drag him kicking and screaming all the way.
When he arrives somehow someway he magically finds some fun times. Other than not being OCD Grumpy Wumpy is a great hubby.Jessman (DS) 18 year old semi OCD.
With a little more encouragement soon to be fully OCD. It is amazing how him and Grumpy seem to be alike in every other way except Disney! This is also his belated graduation present. Lugnut (DS) 21 year old SUPER OCD.
I think this child was born with Disney running through his veins. Since a toddler he has loved WDW. He is even proclaiming he wants to get married there. Funny thing is hes not dating anyone at the moment so you see his true love of the Mouse.MawMaw (DM) Is going to be celebrating her 66th bday at Disney!
She is such a caring giving person she is already thinking about how to share HER fun card. Mom and I are best friends we can talk about anything. Which we do several times a day on the phone. This isnt just a special bday trip but its also her first time flying!!!! PawPaw(DD) Dad will be 71 and insist he is only going for the family. I think he will change his mind since were staying at Baylake Towers (BLT) What is greater than hoping the monorail to go to MK or EPCOT? I can see him putting around in his electric chair now. If you're there when we are WATCH OUT PAWPAW IS ON THE LOOSE!!!!
Justoni (DS) 20 This will be the first time not going with us. Mean ol Walmart wont let employees off Black Friday December. Hopefully next time he can go!
Up Next how this adventure began,ended, then began again!
Thats my luck! I did at least get to see the decorations up in downtown disney.. 
Now to give Mom the facts and figures. 
Keep in mind they are Frugal. Not cheap just dont see the reason of paying so much for a hotel room! I then had another idea PORS or POFQ! The cost was much less and mom liked the idea too! Next was to break the news of a family vacation at Disney World to Dad! He isnt a Disney kinda guy if you get my drift. He will be in an electric wheelchair so he is feeling stressed over getting around. He is able to walk some but not distances. As time passed this became more evident that dad was not wanting to go because of mobility factors. 
I felt so sad and heartbroken! My magical family vacation moment in time was history! I did what any girl would do and went with a backup plan DOLLYWOOD if you have never been to Pigeon Forge,TN then you are missing out! Especially in November and December. There!!! It was settled we were NOT going to Disney but instead going to see Dolly! Or so I thought! I again made plans and researched various resorts, shows and fun things to see and do. HOLD ON TO YOUR SEATS this is where it GETS REALLLLY GOOD!!!! About a month ago again talking to my mom on the phone; She said Dont you think it will be too cold that time a year in Pigeon Forge? I said it will be chilly!!!! To my COMPLETE AND UTTER DISMAY she said WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL maybe we should just go to Walt Disney World like we originally planned! WHAT ???? REALLY???? Are you SERIOUS????? Say it isnt sooooooooooooo!!!!!! Once I again I took that comfirmation and ran like the wind! Only this time I am thinking 
yeah right.. I've now been scarred for life.. just the thought of thinking that of my dad 
Houston its a go!!!! As many times as we have been to Disney I have never seen it Decorated for Christmas... 
I was quick to give her the Disboards opinion on that to back up my opinion to RIDE not WALK!!!!!!
I hope she never gets to the point of needing one but I'd like to have some info just in case. 
He is a disabled vet and did major damage to his back in the Gulf War. He is bummed that he did not get to make a career in the military. They discharged him as disabled at the end of his enlistment. 
