phillymummer
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This is my first Trip report! I hope I can make it entertaining for everyone! 
Let me start by giving you a preview: A family of three, a March 2013 trip decided upon, that same trip nixed because of the proximity to Easter
, an unexpected prize of two free airline tickets, free dining, and daughter's 7th birthday!
THE CAST:
Me (37)
- I am a teacher so my story is familiar: the only time I can travel to Disney for anything more than a long weekend is summer or spring break. Due to other commitments, Christmas is not an option. We *hate* crowds and we hate heat. Therefore, this is our second trip to Disney that is just a long weekend. I call this “Disney Lite” .
My Hubby (39)
- He is not a huge Disney fan, but he goes because he knows how magical it can be. Who am I kidding? He goes because it's a vacation. Also, he is not a planner. He leaves everything up to me.
Our daughter (6)
- This will be her second trip. We went in Oct 2010 for her 5th birthday. She turned 5 while there and we spent her birthday in AK, MK, and Epcot! She loved EVERYTHING about Disney, especially the characters and Fantasyland. We have not told her about this trip. She thinks we are just saving up for Disney. We will tell her when we wake her up at 4am to leave for the flight.
We are by no means “Commando Tourers”. If we see it, great. If not, no big deal. For the 2010 trip, I balked at the idea of making ADRs 180 days in advance and having an itinerary. I have come to realize the importance of a basic plan and have embraced it.

Let me start by giving you a preview: A family of three, a March 2013 trip decided upon, that same trip nixed because of the proximity to Easter

THE CAST:
Me (37)

My Hubby (39)

Our daughter (6)

We are by no means “Commando Tourers”. If we see it, great. If not, no big deal. For the 2010 trip, I balked at the idea of making ADRs 180 days in advance and having an itinerary. I have come to realize the importance of a basic plan and have embraced it.