Hello!
I'm excited about finally taking our first trip to Disney World.
Let me start with a long story about why this is our first trip. I'm originally from California, and I would consider DLR to be my home park, although I haven't visited THAT much - it's still the only one I've been to so far. We took the kids to DLR back when the older one was 4 and the younger one was 6 months. Travelled with the grandparents, and we all had a great time. Great picture of kiddo and grandpa together in Dumbo, to match the one that was take of me with my grandpa when I was a tot. Went back again a few years later, but that was the trip from hell when everyone got the flu. Kiddo and I were feeling cruddy during the beach part of the vacation (before we got to the parks), but DH basically spent the entire trip in the room. He did come for dinner with us in DL one day and caught part of the parade (wish we'd realized that that 3 hours in DL would mean that his park ticket couldn't be returned). For the third trip with the kids, the grandparents asked whether they'd rather go to DLR or WDW. Kiddo decided DLR was a must, in order to ride California Screamin' with dad. Unfortunately... California Screamin' was closed when we went to make way for the Incredicoaster. But we did have a great visit overall.
Back in 2019, we started talking about finally taking a trip to WDW. In 2020 we had other travel plans. In 2021, the school spring break was right at Easter (not an option). So we decided that 2022 would be the year. I had done a bit of WDW travel planning way back before the third trip to DLR, and I follow a disney blog for fun, but planning this trip has definitely been interesting over the last 2 years!
Our travel group will be the same as for our other Disney trips - me (call me J), my DH (really kinda -meh- about Disney), Kiddo (teen), Buddy (pre-teen), Grandma, and Grandpa (sometimes called G&G). Fingers crossed that we all get to go. Kiddo has had some health problems, so possibly might stay home with DH. Also... who knows what will happen with this darn virus!
The family is happy to let me do the planning. Although when we were talking about ADRs, my dad said something about wanting to not over-plan and just discover wonderful things as they come. I am naturally an uber-planner. I make lists of attractions and restaurants whether we're going to Disney or to a new city. But I have learned to try not to get too attached to my plans. The planning is valuable anyway just for figuring out what's available and possible.
DATES
Friday March 18 to Sunday March 27
GETTING THERE
Our family of 4 is flying to Orlando via Toronto, arriving around 9pm. We're coming from MST, so that's not too bad. I'm guessing we'll take Uber or Lyft to get to the hotel.
I'm not sure which flight G&G are taking. I think they will take Mears Connect or Sunshine Flyer to the hotel.
RESORT
We're staying at the Beach Club Villas! Super excited to be able to walk to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios!
I'm excited about finally taking our first trip to Disney World.
Let me start with a long story about why this is our first trip. I'm originally from California, and I would consider DLR to be my home park, although I haven't visited THAT much - it's still the only one I've been to so far. We took the kids to DLR back when the older one was 4 and the younger one was 6 months. Travelled with the grandparents, and we all had a great time. Great picture of kiddo and grandpa together in Dumbo, to match the one that was take of me with my grandpa when I was a tot. Went back again a few years later, but that was the trip from hell when everyone got the flu. Kiddo and I were feeling cruddy during the beach part of the vacation (before we got to the parks), but DH basically spent the entire trip in the room. He did come for dinner with us in DL one day and caught part of the parade (wish we'd realized that that 3 hours in DL would mean that his park ticket couldn't be returned). For the third trip with the kids, the grandparents asked whether they'd rather go to DLR or WDW. Kiddo decided DLR was a must, in order to ride California Screamin' with dad. Unfortunately... California Screamin' was closed when we went to make way for the Incredicoaster. But we did have a great visit overall.
Back in 2019, we started talking about finally taking a trip to WDW. In 2020 we had other travel plans. In 2021, the school spring break was right at Easter (not an option). So we decided that 2022 would be the year. I had done a bit of WDW travel planning way back before the third trip to DLR, and I follow a disney blog for fun, but planning this trip has definitely been interesting over the last 2 years!
Our travel group will be the same as for our other Disney trips - me (call me J), my DH (really kinda -meh- about Disney), Kiddo (teen), Buddy (pre-teen), Grandma, and Grandpa (sometimes called G&G). Fingers crossed that we all get to go. Kiddo has had some health problems, so possibly might stay home with DH. Also... who knows what will happen with this darn virus!
The family is happy to let me do the planning. Although when we were talking about ADRs, my dad said something about wanting to not over-plan and just discover wonderful things as they come. I am naturally an uber-planner. I make lists of attractions and restaurants whether we're going to Disney or to a new city. But I have learned to try not to get too attached to my plans. The planning is valuable anyway just for figuring out what's available and possible.
DATES
Friday March 18 to Sunday March 27
GETTING THERE
Our family of 4 is flying to Orlando via Toronto, arriving around 9pm. We're coming from MST, so that's not too bad. I'm guessing we'll take Uber or Lyft to get to the hotel.
I'm not sure which flight G&G are taking. I think they will take Mears Connect or Sunshine Flyer to the hotel.
RESORT
We're staying at the Beach Club Villas! Super excited to be able to walk to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios!