esavvymom
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My DH and I needed a vacation badly....been a long couple of months- especially for DH with work. I finally convinced him that going to Disney was the way to go. 
After pricing other destinations within a few hours drive of our home, it was going to cost us a fortune it seemed for very little- basic lodging and food. The activities in the area - while nice, just seemed to be expensive for what you got. BUT Disney had a pretty good deal and we could spend the same amount of money but get 4 parks, Downtown Disney, the Resort activities, etc....plus there is a Star Wars Weekend event when we are there and our boys are huge SW fans. He said BOOK IT. *Money wasn't the issue- it was more "bang for your buck" sort of thing*So May 22-29th, we're going to Disney! WAHOO!! It was so much fun last time, and this time, we're not telling the boys where we are going. I'm even hoping to pull it off long enough to get blindfolds on them until we approach the Disney Welcome arch. Plus- it will be much warmer this time, so we can do more swimming/water rides, etc. (last time was in December) "Operation Mousetrap"- that's what we're calling it. Our cover story- we're going to the beaches in Florida. Just not telling them we are going to be at a LANDLOCKED beach (our resort of choice).Already have my park days planned out based on forecasted crowds etc. (http://www.tourguidemike.com - best planning site I've ever used for Disney). Now I'm just getting my dining reservations squared away, and counting down the days. I'm not sure who's more excited, us or what THEY'LL be when they find out. Had to spill it to someone....! :sing:
After pricing other destinations within a few hours drive of our home, it was going to cost us a fortune it seemed for very little- basic lodging and food. The activities in the area - while nice, just seemed to be expensive for what you got. BUT Disney had a pretty good deal and we could spend the same amount of money but get 4 parks, Downtown Disney, the Resort activities, etc....plus there is a Star Wars Weekend event when we are there and our boys are huge SW fans. He said BOOK IT. *Money wasn't the issue- it was more "bang for your buck" sort of thing*So May 22-29th, we're going to Disney! WAHOO!! It was so much fun last time, and this time, we're not telling the boys where we are going. I'm even hoping to pull it off long enough to get blindfolds on them until we approach the Disney Welcome arch. Plus- it will be much warmer this time, so we can do more swimming/water rides, etc. (last time was in December) "Operation Mousetrap"- that's what we're calling it. Our cover story- we're going to the beaches in Florida. Just not telling them we are going to be at a LANDLOCKED beach (our resort of choice).Already have my park days planned out based on forecasted crowds etc. (http://www.tourguidemike.com - best planning site I've ever used for Disney). Now I'm just getting my dining reservations squared away, and counting down the days. I'm not sure who's more excited, us or what THEY'LL be when they find out. Had to spill it to someone....! :sing:
