Well that's different.
When people begin to plan trips there are usually two questions that cross the mind first. You know the ones.
What's the budget? When should/can I go?
Well, that's how I began as well. (Sort of) I began thinking about a possible trip back in the beginning of September. Usually this happens a few times in year but nothing ever comes from it. It's just me being curious but, this time. . .
Yes, yes it does!
This time I realized that I could actually make a trip work!
I began crunching trip numbers and comparing them to paycheck numbers. Wow, this could really, really work! Then I was wondering if I would have enough to take my sister with me but, sadly I only had the funds for a solo trip.
With all of the excitement building up, I just had to tell someone about my idea. My sister was in full support and excited, Dad was supportive but without the exuberance of my sister, and then there came Mom.
For the record, my whole family is in love with Disney and Mom even did most of the reservation making and such for our 2012 trip.
But she started off by saying how she would never do a solo trip because she would never have any fun and would constantly be lonely. Mind you, I had already read a ton of posts here on the Dis about solo trips and knew what I was getting in to and I was excited. So, her comment kind of put a damper on things.
I told myself to not give up yet; just wait and see what your next paycheck looks like. Fast forward two weeks and the trip was back on. Plus, Mom had been telling me about some of the things she had seen on the Disney website. Wait, what?! You mean you've been doing research?!
I asked my mom if I should pull the trigger and make down payment. Her answer? No.
She starts going on and on about this and that. "What about you student loans?" "If you do this you'll never be able to move out." So on and so forth.
I couldn't agree more Stitch. I admit she did make some valid points but, I felt totally blind sided by it all.
So for the next few weeks, I wasn't quite sure what I was going to do. Slowly, the excitement came back and even though I didn't tell anyone, my planning began again. Then I made a reservation!
Not for a room though.
At this point, I was in the 180 Day window for my potential trip which (as we all know) means I could make and ADR.
But where did I want to go? Well, I couldn't wait to long or else it could be totally booked. It would give me a chance to see several somethings that have changed since I was last there. Oh and I would be in the presence of royalty but, I wouldn't be in a royal house.
Can you guess which restaurant I'm talking about?
Photo courtesy of Disney Food Blog
The princesses had gotten new dresses since I had last seen them. So, I figured this would be the best way to see them with out having to wait in a line. I know I'll definitely get to see Belle and I am soo hoping that Ariel will be visiting that day as well. If not, I will only get to see her in her fin.
One dining reservation has been taken care of but I still have no place to stay.
Up next: That's the best news yet!
My trip for my birthday next year was supposed to be solo. But some family members (who never really had any interest in Disney World) got so excited as they were watching my massive amount of photos and updates that I was posting on Facebook the entire week of my solo trip, that they decided to tag along with me on the next one! 
I felt like I couldn't wait any longer for fear that the price may go up again. What did I do then?
Doesn't it feel so good to finally have something booked and locked in?! 
