jsanders82
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Nov 6, 2011
Hi everyone,
I have been a long time lurker and apparently a member as well. I went to create my account and I already had one - go figure.
The last time I was at WDW was back in January 2012 as a family was when 3 kids were 3,4, and 12. I went a few times as a kid growing up with my parents. I was last at WDW as a spur of the moment girls trip with my mom and oldest daughter back in Feb 2018. I travel quite a bit and had decided to take another family trip in 2019.
When we decided to go to WDW, we opened it up to our family and friends if they wanted to join. Now that we are about 15 months away, we have some confirmations and a pretty good idea of who is going.
Myself (35), my husband (37) and our 4 kids - ages 9 - L, 9 - K, and 11 - A and 19 - S. My husband and his daughter (9) have never been so they are both excited.
My MIL - Mid 60's - went about 10 yrs ago with a different set of grandkids. She is pretty excited to be going back with this set. To help her get there since she is retired, my husband and I are taking care of her flight and lodging.
My mother and stepdad - mid and late 60's - they are going but undecided on the timeframe as they do not want to be gone as long as we are. My mom isn't huge on WDW and my stepdad has only committed to one day there.
My brother and his family - My brother (33), SIL (34) and their two kids ages 9 and 8. My SIL has said they are going but we will see. My brother isn't one who is big on vacations. He is also a pilot and owns his plane so he has said he may fly them himself.
My niece - 19. She wants to go but isn't sure she will have enough money saved up.
The When:
Dates: May 24/25 - June 1
Our dates are pretty set due to my husband's job and PTO schedule. We would like to leave Friday but since he is 3rd shift, it will depend on what his last day is that week.
We are purposely missing Star Wars Land. I read about the craziness of Pandora and I don't want to do experience that especially since a lot of the group has never been to WDW. My husband and I have talked about going for a long weekend 6-9 months after it opens so we can only do that land.
The Where:
This is up in the air at this point. We will be staying off-site since we will have quite a large group. I am looking at it 2 ways - if only my family and MIL go. My parents can rent a place in the same resort for their shorter stay and the other way is if all of us go. We are looking at homes with a great pool complex - slides and lazy river are a must. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.
I have been a long time lurker and apparently a member as well. I went to create my account and I already had one - go figure.
The last time I was at WDW was back in January 2012 as a family was when 3 kids were 3,4, and 12. I went a few times as a kid growing up with my parents. I was last at WDW as a spur of the moment girls trip with my mom and oldest daughter back in Feb 2018. I travel quite a bit and had decided to take another family trip in 2019.
So, who, when and where are we going?
The Who:
When we decided to go to WDW, we opened it up to our family and friends if they wanted to join. Now that we are about 15 months away, we have some confirmations and a pretty good idea of who is going.
Myself (35), my husband (37) and our 4 kids - ages 9 - L, 9 - K, and 11 - A and 19 - S. My husband and his daughter (9) have never been so they are both excited.
My MIL - Mid 60's - went about 10 yrs ago with a different set of grandkids. She is pretty excited to be going back with this set. To help her get there since she is retired, my husband and I are taking care of her flight and lodging.
My mother and stepdad - mid and late 60's - they are going but undecided on the timeframe as they do not want to be gone as long as we are. My mom isn't huge on WDW and my stepdad has only committed to one day there.
My brother and his family - My brother (33), SIL (34) and their two kids ages 9 and 8. My SIL has said they are going but we will see. My brother isn't one who is big on vacations. He is also a pilot and owns his plane so he has said he may fly them himself.
My niece - 19. She wants to go but isn't sure she will have enough money saved up.
The When:
Dates: May 24/25 - June 1
Our dates are pretty set due to my husband's job and PTO schedule. We would like to leave Friday but since he is 3rd shift, it will depend on what his last day is that week.
We are purposely missing Star Wars Land. I read about the craziness of Pandora and I don't want to do experience that especially since a lot of the group has never been to WDW. My husband and I have talked about going for a long weekend 6-9 months after it opens so we can only do that land.
The Where:
This is up in the air at this point. We will be staying off-site since we will have quite a large group. I am looking at it 2 ways - if only my family and MIL go. My parents can rent a place in the same resort for their shorter stay and the other way is if all of us go. We are looking at homes with a great pool complex - slides and lazy river are a must. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.