I am one of those poor blighted souls who were promised a trip to Disney World as a child that never came to fruition. In my late twenties I realized that if this dream was going to come true, I would have to make it happen for myself! So I started reading, planning and researching. My DH visited WDW twice as a kid but didn't really have the
that I was developing, so we first dipped our collective toe in the Disney waters by sailing on
DCL.
We sailed on the Magic doing the Western Caribbean in '08 and DH and I fell head over heels in love! The beautiful ship, the amazing CMs and the overall relaxing (and magical) environment won us over.
I can't imagine we will ever sail with any other line. On that trip I first set foot on WDW property when we visited Downtown Disney and had lunch at Raglan Road.
Next we sailed again on the Magic for the April 2010 West-bound Transatlantic. We dragged my DSIL, DMIL and DFIL along this time. AND I finally made it to a WDW park! I spent one wonderful day at MK and I went prepared! I had been listening to podcasts, reading touring books and the DIS and signed up for a certain touring plans website so we took on MK like pros!
In true commando style we tackled 12 attractions before 12:30 pm and with an ADR, enjoyed dinner at Whispering Canyon Cafe (I really love WL) before making it back to MK for Wishes.
So now it is time for new adventures! I am currently planning our cruise to Alaska in August on the Wonder, and my first week-long trip to WDW for 2012 (to celebrate my college graduation). Honestly, I have been fixated on learning all there is to know about WDW for such a long time, I don't know what I would do with myself without a trip to plan! But seriously, I love learning more about the parks from veteran visitors and hearing about the experiences of WDW's guests.
Thanks again for the great TR, and sorry about the novel I just wrote!