Disney Dreaming

If all goes as planned, we are going to Walt Disney World in December. I'm a bit obsessed with WDW but it literally saved my marriage the first time we went in 2006. My husband had gotten impossible to live with. I didn't know if it was him or his job. My daughter and I planned that trip for 2 years and I had decided if he couldn't go to "The Happiest Place on Earth" and be happy, I was done. I swear, his personality did a total switch-over as soon as we got in the car and headed South. We had a wonderful time! I knew then that the problem was his job and not just him. I've been there twice since then. Somehow, the air smells sweeter there, the sun shines brighter. I'm happy as soon as we get out of the car at the Resort. I almost cry when it's time to head home. So I watch all of the little videos, keep up on additions and improvements, and try to figure out how to stretch our meager budget a couple thousand dollars. With any luck, if the world does end on December 21, we'll be Florida when it happens!

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

I'm so excited about this! Across the bridge is Century Pop Resort, where we have stayed in the past and we could see that there was construction on the other side of "the lake". We just figured since Century Pop represents the 1950s through the present that the other side would be the first part of the Century. But really, other than the Roarin' 20s, what would you do? I mean, you had the Depression and WWII. Not much to build on, there! We are planning on going in December of next year. We would probably have to make reservations now to get in, but we will probably just stay at Century Pop again and walk over and visit. I know a new Resort at Walt Disney world is kind of a trivial thing, but with all the worries and stress that seems to be happening right now, it's so nice to have something to look forward to and be excited about!

On the Road Again

I'm heading to Wyoming tomorrow, right after we get done voting and the folks drop off their animals at the pet motel. My "little" brother is retiring from the Air Force and the ceremony is Friday. It's about a 15 hour drive, but we always try to go out for the important things. I think he's a bit nervous about becoming a civilian. He's been in the service for 24 years, since he was 18, and it's going to be a big change for him and his family. We didn't get along very well when we were young, but now we are good friends. I'm proud of him, and can't wait to see him!

The Happiest Place on Earth

We just got back from Florida. I've been planning this trip for two years, but for various reasons, (both related to my husband's job situations) we weren't able to go. This year I said we were going, no matter what! This was our second time going as a family to Walt Disney World. What can I say--I love it there! We stayed at the All-Star Movie Resort this time--last time was Century Pop. Altho the resorts are similar in most ways, we will stay at Century Pop next time just because there is three All-Star resorts and they share buses. We stayed 7 nights with 6 days of park tickets, plus we went to see Cirque du Soleil. It's expensive, but if you ever get a chance, see the Cirque du Soleil. It is amazing! My 18 year-old son said that was his favorite part this time. He even bought the CD, and he isn't a big music person. I was able to get in on a special WDW was running where we got the Meal Plan for free. The meal plan allows two (express) meals and two snacks a day per person. We took extra snacks with us just because we were afraid that the Meal Plan wouldn't be enough and we would get hungry, but we shouldn't have worried. Last time we went, we took breakfast stuff and sandwich stuff that we ate for lunch, and bought food in the parks for supper. We bought the cheapest stuff we could and shared alot, so I guess that's why we thought the meals and snacks would be a bit small. It was so much food, we didn't even use it all! The morning we left, we went to the food court and loaded up on snacks and sandwiches and salads. We ended up with enough stuff to cover two meals on the drive home! So, yes, I definitely recommend the Meal Plan! The only thing that put a bit of a damper on the trip was the fact that I guess my age is starting to catch up with me. My ankles swelled so bad and that's something new that I didn't expect.

Vacation

We are heading to Florida to Walt Disney World in two days. We went as a family 4 years ago and it was one of the best times I've ever had. I had promised the kids two years ago that we would go back, and I've been planning this for the last 6 months. For the last month I've had flash-backs of the Haunted Mansion, and I've caught myself the last week or so taking deep breaths as if I am breathing in the Florida air. Anticipation, I guess! We have reservations for 7 nights at the resort, 6 days in the parks. I am so ready to go!