DisM3rmaid
DVC Owner and Forever Disney Nerd
- Joined
- Nov 5, 2019
Hey everyone!
Welcome to my PTR! I have been a long time DisBoards user, I’m talking 2008, back when I was first planning Disney trips, and my eventual Disney wedding. However, as you can see from my “earning my ears” tag, and the fact that my signature has a DBF and not a DH, I went through some STUFF. So… that being said, buckle up, and let’s start with the who, what, where, when, and why of this trip, shall we?
Who: This trip will consist of me, DisM3rmaid and my wonderful DBF "B"
What: This trip will be our first trip to WDW together, and DBF’s first stay on property
Where: Since this is “B’s” first time on property, I am doing this big! We are staying at the Polynesian Villas, lake view (tried for MK view, but alas, none were available)
When: April 2020 Flower and Garden baby!
Why: This is a twofold/complex answer, the most obvious answer is that this DisM3rmaid loves her some Disney, and luckily I’ve found an amazing man who loves it too! Why would I not want to share a WDW trip with my significant other? Duh! The more complex answer is this, (this will get a little heavy for a minute but I promise overall this will be a very happy and positive PTR), in early 2018 I went through a really crappy divorce. I grew up a Disney kid. I went on tons of WDW vacations as a child, I was engaged, married, and honeymooned in WDW. My ex and I went on countless WDW trips, made friends through the Disney community, and enjoyed DCL. After he cheated, and decided to leave me for another woman I was pretty broken. I was also really sad that a very happy place for me may be ruined. That being said, I did go to WDW with my DSis and her DBF for a quick long weekend in the fall of 2018. It was hard, things made me cry, but I powered through with a lot of love and support. (And some liquid courage courtesy of food and wine). Although I powered through, I wasn’t sure if I could ever do a trip again that would get me excited and feel that WDW magic again. Fast forward to this past September when I met “B”. I never thought I would click with someone the way I click with him. I tried dating at the beginning of 2019 but wasn’t finding much (news flash, dating in your 30’s is pretty terrible). After my birthday in August I told everyone I was taking a break from dating after a disastrous string of dates. However, I took a chance on a guy that a friend of mine introduced me to. We went on three dates and have been inseparable ever since. (talk about chemistry!) The more we got to know each other, the more we discovered how much we had in common and how nerdy we were and that we were both big kids at heart! Next thing I knew, we were talking Disney and the rest is history. I have the spark back!! I’m beyond excited to plan this trip!! The few times “B” has been, he only stayed off property and never ate in the parks (I know, I gasped too). I am pumped to show him a whole new world! (see what I did there?) And, in all seriousness, I think in a way I am going to be able to see WDW in a whole new light as well. I’ll be able to enjoy making new memories, continuing to heal this part of who I am, and find myself in this new relationship that is already going so well. I truly feel blessed to have met this amazing man. I was continually told that the “my person” would come along when the time was right… I am so grateful that “B” came along when he did.
So, that’s the 5 W’s of this trip. I am planning on printing this whole thing out and giving it to B someday. Maybe on the last day of our trip. He is someone who values sentimental things, and I think he would appreciate it. I also don’t think he realizes how much time and (boarder line neurotic) effort I’m putting into planning this trip. I am so happy to be with a wonderful man, and the fact that he is helping me get excited about a WDW trip again! So if this is the type of PTR you’d like to follow along with, please do! I’d love to share the experience!
Up next: What’s planned so far? (just know it is going to change
Welcome to my PTR! I have been a long time DisBoards user, I’m talking 2008, back when I was first planning Disney trips, and my eventual Disney wedding. However, as you can see from my “earning my ears” tag, and the fact that my signature has a DBF and not a DH, I went through some STUFF. So… that being said, buckle up, and let’s start with the who, what, where, when, and why of this trip, shall we?
Who: This trip will consist of me, DisM3rmaid and my wonderful DBF "B"
What: This trip will be our first trip to WDW together, and DBF’s first stay on property
Where: Since this is “B’s” first time on property, I am doing this big! We are staying at the Polynesian Villas, lake view (tried for MK view, but alas, none were available)
When: April 2020 Flower and Garden baby!
Why: This is a twofold/complex answer, the most obvious answer is that this DisM3rmaid loves her some Disney, and luckily I’ve found an amazing man who loves it too! Why would I not want to share a WDW trip with my significant other? Duh! The more complex answer is this, (this will get a little heavy for a minute but I promise overall this will be a very happy and positive PTR), in early 2018 I went through a really crappy divorce. I grew up a Disney kid. I went on tons of WDW vacations as a child, I was engaged, married, and honeymooned in WDW. My ex and I went on countless WDW trips, made friends through the Disney community, and enjoyed DCL. After he cheated, and decided to leave me for another woman I was pretty broken. I was also really sad that a very happy place for me may be ruined. That being said, I did go to WDW with my DSis and her DBF for a quick long weekend in the fall of 2018. It was hard, things made me cry, but I powered through with a lot of love and support. (And some liquid courage courtesy of food and wine). Although I powered through, I wasn’t sure if I could ever do a trip again that would get me excited and feel that WDW magic again. Fast forward to this past September when I met “B”. I never thought I would click with someone the way I click with him. I tried dating at the beginning of 2019 but wasn’t finding much (news flash, dating in your 30’s is pretty terrible). After my birthday in August I told everyone I was taking a break from dating after a disastrous string of dates. However, I took a chance on a guy that a friend of mine introduced me to. We went on three dates and have been inseparable ever since. (talk about chemistry!) The more we got to know each other, the more we discovered how much we had in common and how nerdy we were and that we were both big kids at heart! Next thing I knew, we were talking Disney and the rest is history. I have the spark back!! I’m beyond excited to plan this trip!! The few times “B” has been, he only stayed off property and never ate in the parks (I know, I gasped too). I am pumped to show him a whole new world! (see what I did there?) And, in all seriousness, I think in a way I am going to be able to see WDW in a whole new light as well. I’ll be able to enjoy making new memories, continuing to heal this part of who I am, and find myself in this new relationship that is already going so well. I truly feel blessed to have met this amazing man. I was continually told that the “my person” would come along when the time was right… I am so grateful that “B” came along when he did.
So, that’s the 5 W’s of this trip. I am planning on printing this whole thing out and giving it to B someday. Maybe on the last day of our trip. He is someone who values sentimental things, and I think he would appreciate it. I also don’t think he realizes how much time and (boarder line neurotic) effort I’m putting into planning this trip. I am so happy to be with a wonderful man, and the fact that he is helping me get excited about a WDW trip again! So if this is the type of PTR you’d like to follow along with, please do! I’d love to share the experience!
Up next: What’s planned so far? (just know it is going to change