The year that got away from me… Last year I had great intentions. This year I had even better intentions. I was going to write. Write more. Write about things I love. Did it happen? No, not really. I started out okay, but then life got in the way.
Fast forward to February 2018. Nothing like starting your New Year’s Resolution in mid-February. No big deal, right? At least I’m starting. So, here goes.
I booked another trip to Disney. Big deal. WHOA! It is a big deal. I love Disney. And, luckily Dennis does too. Unfortunately, we live north-eastern Ohio, the land of ice and snow, 1092 miles from the main gates of one of my favorite places in the entire world. That’s not the bad part. I could easily live with that. The bad part is that we can only travel over school vacations. That means the busiest time of the year…Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break.
But, Dennis loves me, and this year, we upgraded our tickets to annual passes. Great right? It sure is! However, because of this, I am constantly stalking airline websites looking for unbeatable fares.
I have a trip booked. I made the reservation before our last trip. Coronado Springs Resort for $180 a night–great price–couldn’t resist. Plus, I can always get my deposit back if we don’t go. This trip isn’t a given. If we have to make up snow days (and I’m pretty certain we will since we’ve already missed 6 days, and it’s only February 10), we may not be able to go. Dennis isn’t supposed to take time off between Memorial Day and Labor Day, so Memorial Day weekend at Disney probably won’t happen. Oh, and airfare? It’s been pretty expensive that weekend.
So, I booked our fall adventure. I worry a little about taking all three of my personal days at once, but so far, it’s worked out fine. I booked five nights at Pop Century, our go-to value resort. Aubree, Jeremy, Ady, and Josh are planning on coming too. We’re definitely going, since the tickets are paid for (thank you, annual passes) and I was able to use frequent flyer miles to get us two round trip tickets for a grand total of $22.40! Not on Spirit or Allegiant either–we’re flying American.
Sure there are other places we could go…But, Disney is the most magical place on Earth. It’s where you can be a kid no matter how old you are. And, we’re going back!
Disclaimer: We’d like to go with the other grandkids too, but their parents won’t let them go until they are five or six. I’m sorry, J.R. and Kairi. I’ve tried. Multiple times.
Disney everyone loves. Me too, but yet to visit and in my plans not too far off. Wish you both lots of fun with your pass.
I am so jealous! I love Disney so much and haven’t been able to go as an adult ever. My boyfriend isn’t a Disney fan like me as he didn’t grow up with the movies or anything so hopefully one day I can go on my own or with my siblings if he’s not interested.
I’m hiding this post from my husband! Lol. He wants to go back and visit Disney sometime soon, and this would not be good for him to read. I have never been there, and that is why he wants to take me so badly. One of these days soon we will definitely be going. I’m looking forward to it.
I agree! Disney is truly the most magical place on this planet! ✨ Damn… i am yet to see this place in real. Looking at the blog posts and youtube videos is pushing to plan a visit some time soon!
Sounds like you’re going to have a blast on your vacation. I have never been to Disney, but It sounds like a fun time
I wish I had Disneyland nearbuy to get annual pass and visit it often. alas it doesn’t work for me. I am so happy you visited it often and enjoyed it a lot!
Annual passes are so useful when you find a place you love going to so often. What a great price on your air tickets too!
Can you believe I’ve never been to Disney!? It seems like such blasphemy, I know! Although I always have the greatest intentions to plan a trip with the family, something always ends up coming up. I would love to go however, because it does sound pretty amazing. I will keep in mind the busy times though and maybe try to take the family in the off season (if Disney even has an off season???)
There is nothing better than traveling to a place you love with those you love! For those that to Disney a couple times per year, it seems like the annual pass is a good value. I may need to get online today and see what I can find to book at our favorite place.
My wife talked me in to annual passes when the girls were younger because it was worth it if we went twice in a years span. We did that a couple of times but only when they were younger and we could pull them out of school. Now, like you, we are stuck with going down on the busy times. We did go down one year the day after Christmas and spent New Years in the parks. That was fun but so insanely crowded. We love Disney because we know each park inside and out. You could show my family a picture and I’m pretty certain we could tell you where in the parks it was taken. Luckily my wife and I are on the same page as well.