Yes Madison, there really is a Santa! Updated

[princesslily]

I 'm gonna try really hard to complete a pre-trip and hopefully a trip report! Please bear with me this is my first time!
First I'll start with my cast of characters:

Me-34 year old obsessed Disney fan, I love everything Disney! It and these boards consume all my spare time(when I have it) I'm a sahm who lives in the car

DH-37 grumpster, he loves Disney he just hates to pay for it, It's hard to get him there but once there watch out.

DD-14 I believe this child is an alien life form sometimes, but I love her. She is also a lover of Disney and has been several times. She is my stepdaughter but I love her just the same. She lives with us and people often think she is mine. She is a true princess spoiled in every way, note the age difference!

DD-6 This is my tinkerbell, cute, smart, and sassy. She asks everyday when we going back to Disney. She and her belief in Santa is part of the reason for this trip.

DD-10mnths This is my little Mickey , really, that's her nickname, her real name is McKaylin and because my grandpa was nicknamed Mickey as a Irish kid it just fit. She will be turning 1 two days after our trip. My time went fast!

It all started with my 6 yr old constantly asking to go back. I just love this kid! I told her "Honey, we can't go every year! It's so expensive!" So, she looked at me and said "Okay, I'll just ask Santa , he doesn't need money!"
After I told DH he said " Why not? It would be perfect!"
I have to say I was extremely happy but at the same time See my Dh works in the Auto industry-selling cars. I have to say I'm not sure its the smartest thing to do but, I 'm still planning.

I started talking about it with my mom and Dh's mom and they were disappointed we would be gone for the holidays but they were willing to give us money for xmas instead of gifts Great I think my kids get way to much for xmas! So with our xmas money, and both mom's xmas money we are on our way!
Oh I should said my kids still are getting a small xmas from both grannies and us!

Now for the plan!

Dec.18th-Dec.26th Free Dining -Thanks disney visa Pop century here we come! My girls, Dmil and I went in November 2007 and stayed here and we loved it! My Dh has never stayed here before and I hope he likes it! We usually stay at WL and YandB Club! I figured with the economy the way it is he will have to suck it up! It's Disney I am so excited! It's a surprise so the kids don't know yet! I'm not sure how to tell them or if to tell them. I think about that some more, I still have time! Not much tho!
Stay tuned for my great ADR's and the rest of my story!

 

[princesslily]

So far I'm all alone in this trip report! Oh well! I'm gonna keep on going! I think I'm gonna change the title to something else! My husband said we're going for sure!

So a little more background on how this trip came to be! My sweet little Dnephew decided to tell my daughter that there is no Santa ! I was furious to say the least! Not at him but at my Dsis! She decided that since she did not have any money for xmas that he should know the truth! I don't understand that at all!!!!! Her kid not mine! He's only 7! Any way she told him that "yes there was and he was taking her to Disney instead of a bunch of presents! Well, Yes Madison there really is a Santa! I want her to believe as long as I can! She wrote him a really long letter telling him what she wanted and why! Well the worry wart in me started going off! What about the economy? Can we really afford to go? Dh says it's a go, He loves to live on the edge! I can't stand it , but there is nowhere else I'd rather be than with him and Mickey for Christmas! I think my dreams are coming true!

Well about 3 weeks ago I booked free dining at the pop for 7 nights. I knew I needed to get our Adr's right away. So here's what we have:
Dec 18th - late arrival so we'll just eat counter service at the POP
Dec 19th - Primetime - dinner
Dec 20th - Crystal Palace or Grand Floridian for Dinner
Dec 21th - Crystal Palace -breakfast or Liberty Tree -Dinner
Dec 22nd - Garden Grill - Dinner
Dec 23rd- Chef Mickey's late Breakfast early lunch
Dec 24th - Kona Cafe -dinner
Dec 25th - Norway Princess Breakfast
What do you think? I think I got some pretty good ones,considering how last minute it was! I'm not sure about the Crystal Palace dinner last time it was gross but mayber that was because I was 7 months pregnant. I've also never eaten at the Garden Grill so I would love some opinions.

Gotta go my little Mickey is awake!

 

[princesslily]

I forgot Dec.25 dinner I have Whispering Canyon Cafe!

Another quick update: I lost my stroller swap spot!! I was bad tho, totally my fault! I forgot to send her my payment. I just buried my grandma and was not thinking! Oh well! I have a stroller I just didn't want to have to try to put that in the van with everything else we need. I would love it if the kids actually have room to move, after all it is a 19 hour drive! Sometimes even I think I'm crazy! I'll just have to drive at night and drink lots of coffee.

Is my pre-trip that boring? Is anyone out there?

I'm trying to think of a way to tell the girls or should I wait and tell them on the way? Any ideas?

 

[ThePin Princess]

First post whaawhoo I like your TR and i'm subscribing!!!! I love the Disney at christmas idea i'm the same age as your step- daughter and I begged my mom for the same christmas present but instead she surprised me last minute with a trip in august! your plans sound fun and i hope you take lots of pics of disney and the pop!