jammyjam25
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- Joined
- Oct 27, 2014
Hi everyone!
Welcome to my very first trip report. I've really enjoyed reading everyone's TR's in the year or so since I've discovered this board and with my third trip with my BFF in three years quickly approaching I thought it was my turn to jump into the fray.
Trip Dates: September 27-October 5, Disney Days are Tuesday the 29th, Thursday the 1st, and Friday October 2, with bonus park time thanks to a MHP on Wednesday September 30!
The players:
Me (Jamie) - Disney nerd who had her love of the park rekindled in May 2012 when I went back for the first time as an adult. Since that trip I've been July 2013, December 2014, and now September 2015. My husband went with me in 2012 but isn't a huge Disney fan....we're now divorced. KID, I KID. So now he stays at home with our big dorky dog while I take my DL trips with someone who will appreciate the experience more. And she is...
Cait - My BFF and Disney partner in crime! You know how you have that one person who you can travel with and doesn't drive you crazy? That's Cait (referred to as "C" from here on out). We just "click" thanks to our very similar touring styles, her willingness to always split a churro or dole whip no matter the time of day, and because she'll happily take selfies with characters with me rather than looking at me like I'm crazy. She's the best.
We've gone to DL together twice already....here's a few photos from our previous adventures:
Oh wait, that's not us! Let's try again...
This coming trip is extra special because not only is it just the two of us for the first time, but we're also staying at a very special place.....
YES!! I've had the pleasure of staying here once before in 2012 but it will be a first for C, and I am SO excited for her to experience all the magic that staying at the DLH brings.
We're staying here because our trip happens to coincide with Gay Days weekend. We were able to snag a room at the great Gay Days rate and will be participating in the festivities Friday. We even got the shirts, aren't they adorable?
(does it look like it says "Bay Days" to anyone else or is that just me...)
The other important thing happening during this trip is a birthday! C's birthday to be specific. I won't tell you how old she's turning but it's a milestone birthday that may or may not rhyme with "dirty". So I've definitely got a surprise or two planned for that as well.
We'll be driving down from the Seattle area (since I am petrified of flying...thankfully C is a road trip warrior like I am) and our itinerary is this:
Sunday September 27: Leave Seattle EARLY (4:00am early) and make our way down to the San Francisco area where we'll be staying the night. Pit stop in S. Oregon for a very special place...The Oregon Vortex! - http://www.oregonvortex.com/
Monday September 28: Be out of SF area by 8 or 9 and head to DLH. Check in and have a casual night of swimming, DTD, and dinner with some very special friends we're meeting up with from Australia.
Tuesday September 29th: Park Day!
Wednesday September 30: MHP night. Plan to wake up early to do the DCA Power Walk and then just enjoy the pool until party time.
Thursday October 1: Park Day!
Friday October 2: Park Day!
Saturday October 3: Check out of the DLH (*sob*) and head home via stops in Las Vegas and Boise!
Welcome to my very first trip report. I've really enjoyed reading everyone's TR's in the year or so since I've discovered this board and with my third trip with my BFF in three years quickly approaching I thought it was my turn to jump into the fray.
Trip Dates: September 27-October 5, Disney Days are Tuesday the 29th, Thursday the 1st, and Friday October 2, with bonus park time thanks to a MHP on Wednesday September 30!
The players:
Me (Jamie) - Disney nerd who had her love of the park rekindled in May 2012 when I went back for the first time as an adult. Since that trip I've been July 2013, December 2014, and now September 2015. My husband went with me in 2012 but isn't a huge Disney fan....we're now divorced. KID, I KID. So now he stays at home with our big dorky dog while I take my DL trips with someone who will appreciate the experience more. And she is...
Cait - My BFF and Disney partner in crime! You know how you have that one person who you can travel with and doesn't drive you crazy? That's Cait (referred to as "C" from here on out). We just "click" thanks to our very similar touring styles, her willingness to always split a churro or dole whip no matter the time of day, and because she'll happily take selfies with characters with me rather than looking at me like I'm crazy. She's the best.
We've gone to DL together twice already....here's a few photos from our previous adventures:
Oh wait, that's not us! Let's try again...
This coming trip is extra special because not only is it just the two of us for the first time, but we're also staying at a very special place.....
YES!! I've had the pleasure of staying here once before in 2012 but it will be a first for C, and I am SO excited for her to experience all the magic that staying at the DLH brings.
We're staying here because our trip happens to coincide with Gay Days weekend. We were able to snag a room at the great Gay Days rate and will be participating in the festivities Friday. We even got the shirts, aren't they adorable?
(does it look like it says "Bay Days" to anyone else or is that just me...)
The other important thing happening during this trip is a birthday! C's birthday to be specific. I won't tell you how old she's turning but it's a milestone birthday that may or may not rhyme with "dirty". So I've definitely got a surprise or two planned for that as well.
We'll be driving down from the Seattle area (since I am petrified of flying...thankfully C is a road trip warrior like I am) and our itinerary is this:
Sunday September 27: Leave Seattle EARLY (4:00am early) and make our way down to the San Francisco area where we'll be staying the night. Pit stop in S. Oregon for a very special place...The Oregon Vortex! - http://www.oregonvortex.com/
Monday September 28: Be out of SF area by 8 or 9 and head to DLH. Check in and have a casual night of swimming, DTD, and dinner with some very special friends we're meeting up with from Australia.
Tuesday September 29th: Park Day!
Wednesday September 30: MHP night. Plan to wake up early to do the DCA Power Walk and then just enjoy the pool until party time.
Thursday October 1: Park Day!
Friday October 2: Park Day!
Saturday October 3: Check out of the DLH (*sob*) and head home via stops in Las Vegas and Boise!
So that's it, that's the plan! I hope you join in and enjoy seeing our adventures.
Until then, here's a sneak peek at me for the next three weeks while I eagerly count down the days...
Until then, here's a sneak peek at me for the next three weeks while I eagerly count down the days...