I grew up a big fan of Disney (we had almost a complete set of Disney VHS tapes, most of which no longer work probably due to overuse) and I've been to Disney World four times before. Josh has never been to the United States at all, let alone Disney World, so I am hoping to somewhat cater the trip to him so he will love it (which is only for mildly selfish purposes: so he will remember it fondly and therefore be more likely to agree to another trip there at some point in the future).
My mom invited herself along (she's a Disney junkie), and then offered to treat as a 'gift' for us from her inheritance from my Grandpa. So we couldn't very well turn her down ;). She's been 9 times in the last 14 years or something like that, so we figured she would make a good guide if nothing else. We've been planning and hemming and hawing on details for the past two months now, and they are finally becoming solidifed - very exciting! We decided to splurge, and will be staying on property at Disney's Deluxe Beach Club Resort (right adjacent to Epcot), which features a fabulous three-acre beachside water park including a lazy river, sand-bottomed pool and shipwreck. Hopefully we'll have at least a couple of nice swimming-weather days while we are there to enjoy it!
I've already begun conditioning the Little Miss to know who at least Mickey Mouse is. I bought her a DVD of Classic Mickey skits that she now asks to watch on probably a daily basis. Every time Mickey comes on the screen she waves and says 'hi'. Too cute. I also may or may not have already started planning our outfits. Yes, I realize it is still five months away.
And, incidentally, this came in the mail today:
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| probably the cutest mug shot you'll ever see |
Jess, I am so jealous!! It sounds like you guys are going to have such an awesome time (how could you not at the happiest place on earth?).
ReplyDeleteI had to stop myself from packing months i n advance ;) You guys are going to have the best time !!!
ReplyDeleteThat passport is adorable and the resort sounds awesome! I would go just to hang out at the resort. :)
ReplyDeleteEeeee! Thanks guys! I'm totally pumped!
ReplyDeleteCaitie, we are hoping to have an awesome time, hopefully having a two-year-old in tow will still allow that to happen! Lol
Laurie, that was part of the reason we splurged for the extra-nice resort; we figured with Laura along we would be spending more time there than we would otherwise, so we might as well pick a nice one! :)