DisneyStitch626
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Well, well, well. A trip to Disney World. I still can't say it without it seeming like a fantasy. It's just something that's always been way out of reach for us. Being in Canada, a trip like that can be so expensive. But I am so excited to say that it's a dream finally coming true!
I have been a Disney nut for all of my life. Bugging my parents non-stop about wanting to go to Disneyland since I was real young. My family finally made our first trip in 1996 when I was 16. One of the happiest times of my life. So many memories are still so clear in my head like it was yesterday. The taste of a gooey Churro. The lights and sounds of the Electrical Parade. And the cool breeze on your face as your whipping around in the dark on Space Mountain.
I dreamed and dreamed of going back there one day, and my boyfriend (at the time) Dillon and I decided to take a road trip to California with my brother and his girlfriend in October 2010. Dillon had never been, and wasn't sure about Disney until that point. It was a wonderful trip and we have so many more fun memories to keep with us forever. I can say that I've transformed Dillon into a Disney fan.
Since that trip, Dillon and I have had a son, Seth. He is currently 7 months old and the love of our lives. He is a busy little guy, always keeping us on our toes.
When he was just 2 months old, we got the opportunity to take another road trip down to Disneyland. And we brought him with us! Yes, I know that sounds crazy, but it really wasn't that bad, and he only came into the park with us for one day. My mom was visiting a friend down there, and so she babysat while Dillon and I went alone. We all won. Gramma got her Seth fix, and we got to go to Disneyland! Seth got to spend one day there too. We couldn't bring him all the way to California, and not at least meet Mickey Mouse.
Anyways, during that trip, Dillon proposed...at Blue Bayou...in Disneyland!! I was so ecstatic and happy. It was such a wonderful moment and certainly made a great memory and another great trip.
Now to the present. In a month from today, we are getting married. Just 4 days after our 5 year anniversary of being together. It's just going to be a small wedding. I am not one for being center of attention or speaking in front of crowds, so it's just going to be our immediate family and one friend each. We are currently working out the details and will gladly share some of them as plans fall into place.
Our original plan was to get married in Mexico in July, with just family and a few friends. But due to costs, too many people just weren't able to make it, so we ended up cancelling. My Dad wanted everything to be special, and he felt horrible that my family couldn't arrange this one thing, so he offered to help us pay for a honeymoon to wherever we wanted (with in reason, of course). So we picked Disney World! Finally!! A lifelong dream is coming true. Well, a few are, but you get the point.
Our plan is to go in April. I am on maternity leave and have to go back to work by May 1st. I don't want to ask for any time off just after I start working, so April is when we are going to have to do it. I know that is sooo close, and I am stressing that we won't have time to set plans and make reservations. Grandma will be watching Seth this trip, and it will just be the two of us, so that's one big thing we don't have to worry about, although I know I will be worrying about him and missing him constantly anyways.
I've got lots of plans to make, and I am hoping this PTR will help me lay everything out so we can get the most out of our trip. I am open for any suggestions from anyone to help me plan our dream trip.
Next Post: Resort hopes and Dates.
I have been a Disney nut for all of my life. Bugging my parents non-stop about wanting to go to Disneyland since I was real young. My family finally made our first trip in 1996 when I was 16. One of the happiest times of my life. So many memories are still so clear in my head like it was yesterday. The taste of a gooey Churro. The lights and sounds of the Electrical Parade. And the cool breeze on your face as your whipping around in the dark on Space Mountain.
I dreamed and dreamed of going back there one day, and my boyfriend (at the time) Dillon and I decided to take a road trip to California with my brother and his girlfriend in October 2010. Dillon had never been, and wasn't sure about Disney until that point. It was a wonderful trip and we have so many more fun memories to keep with us forever. I can say that I've transformed Dillon into a Disney fan.
Since that trip, Dillon and I have had a son, Seth. He is currently 7 months old and the love of our lives. He is a busy little guy, always keeping us on our toes.
When he was just 2 months old, we got the opportunity to take another road trip down to Disneyland. And we brought him with us! Yes, I know that sounds crazy, but it really wasn't that bad, and he only came into the park with us for one day. My mom was visiting a friend down there, and so she babysat while Dillon and I went alone. We all won. Gramma got her Seth fix, and we got to go to Disneyland! Seth got to spend one day there too. We couldn't bring him all the way to California, and not at least meet Mickey Mouse.
Anyways, during that trip, Dillon proposed...at Blue Bayou...in Disneyland!! I was so ecstatic and happy. It was such a wonderful moment and certainly made a great memory and another great trip.
Now to the present. In a month from today, we are getting married. Just 4 days after our 5 year anniversary of being together. It's just going to be a small wedding. I am not one for being center of attention or speaking in front of crowds, so it's just going to be our immediate family and one friend each. We are currently working out the details and will gladly share some of them as plans fall into place.
Our original plan was to get married in Mexico in July, with just family and a few friends. But due to costs, too many people just weren't able to make it, so we ended up cancelling. My Dad wanted everything to be special, and he felt horrible that my family couldn't arrange this one thing, so he offered to help us pay for a honeymoon to wherever we wanted (with in reason, of course). So we picked Disney World! Finally!! A lifelong dream is coming true. Well, a few are, but you get the point.
Our plan is to go in April. I am on maternity leave and have to go back to work by May 1st. I don't want to ask for any time off just after I start working, so April is when we are going to have to do it. I know that is sooo close, and I am stressing that we won't have time to set plans and make reservations. Grandma will be watching Seth this trip, and it will just be the two of us, so that's one big thing we don't have to worry about, although I know I will be worrying about him and missing him constantly anyways.
I've got lots of plans to make, and I am hoping this PTR will help me lay everything out so we can get the most out of our trip. I am open for any suggestions from anyone to help me plan our dream trip.
Next Post: Resort hopes and Dates.
(I am sure there is a better word for that).
I think it is because it is so totally different than anything at DLR. That and Epcot.
