I had the opportunity to go with Emily on her very first trip to WDW. We were brand new friends/co-workers, and we had the most magical trip I think I've ever had. Being with Emily for the first time she saw the castle and meeting Minnie Mouse? This is what Disney is all about.
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| Meeting Minnie Mouse! |
The second trip we took together, we went back as friends. This time, we did the Disney-as-a-kid approach, meeting characters and collecting autographs. We also celebrated Emily's birthday. I typically associate this trip when I started to fall in love with Emily; right in the front of the castle, under the Wishes fireworks. Also, remember that one time on this trip that the brand new mine train ride caught on fire WHILE WE WERE IN LINE?
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| In line for Be Our Guest lunch |
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| The (now sadly discontinued) Jalapeno Cream Cheese pretzel |
The following Spring, we opted for a cruise. We took a 7 day Disney cruise with our dear friend (and officiant!), Kristen. This trip marked when we first started dating. Kristen was also the first to know that were officially together.
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| Captain Mickey! |
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| In front of the ship in Cozumel, Mexico |
We then went back to WDW in the Fall for a Halloween trip, and we dressed as Steamboat Willie Mickey Mouse and classic Minnie.
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| Epcot International Bridge |
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| Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Costumes |
The following spring we did another cruise, this time a short 3 day with a quick visit to EPCOT before we hit the seas. This trip, we also found Emily had been accepted to grad school. We de-boarded the ship and it was the first email we received when we had cellular access again.
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| At Castaway Cay |
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| Spaceship Earth |
The next trip was our engagement! You can read more specifically about this in my very first blog post.
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| Happily Ever After |
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| Right after we got engaged in front of the castle. |
And last but not least, we took our most recent trip on another cruise as a treat for Emily's mom.
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| Just before boarding the ship |
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| Funnel Vision |
All of that being said...it's only fitting that we will be taking our honeymoon to Walt Disney World! It will Emily's 5th trip to WDW and my 12th. We are PUMPED!
I thought it would be fun to share our itinerary with you. We got to select our fastpasses this morning, so all of our plans are officially in place. We will be leaving for our honeymoon the afternoon after our wedding.
Also, here's a fun little tidbit. We started our disney/relationship journey when Wishes was the the castle fireworks show. On our honeymoon, we will be entering a new chapter with Happily Ever After as the castle fireworks show. Such a full circle moment.
Also, here's a fun little tidbit. We started our disney/relationship journey when Wishes was the the castle fireworks show. On our honeymoon, we will be entering a new chapter with Happily Ever After as the castle fireworks show. Such a full circle moment.
October 15, Day 1: Arrive for our stay at Caribbean Beach Resort
October 16, Day 2: EPCOT!
9:30a Fastpass+ for Test Track
10:50a Fastpass+ for Pixar Film Fest
12:35p Lunch at Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
3:30p Fastpass+ for Spaceship Earth (thank the phoenicians!)
7:50p Dinner at Chefs de France
October 17, Day 3: Disney's Hollywood Studios!
10:50a Fastpass+ for Toy Story Mania
2:50p Fastpass+ for Rock'n'Roller Coaster
4:15p Fastpass+ for Tower of Terror
5:55p Dinner at 50s Prime Time Cafe
October 18, Day 4: Off Day
8:00a Breakfast at Kona Cafe
10:00a Spa Time
4:00p Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party (any guesses what our costumes will be? IOU Disney Swag if you get it right!)
October 19, Day 5: Disney's Animal Kingdom
11:30a Fastpass+ for Kilimanjaro Safaris
1:30p Fastpass+ for Finding Nemo: The Musical
3:35p Fastpass+ for Avatar Flight of Passage
October 20, Day 6: Magic Kingdom
9:05a Breakfast at Be Our Guest
11:05a Fastpass+ for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
12:30p Fastpass+ for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
3:50p Fastpass+ for Peter Pan's Flight
4:30p Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern
October 21, Day 7: Disney Springs
9:15a Breakfast at The Wave
7:30p Dinner at Flying Fish
October 22, Day 8: EPCOT
9:45a Fastpass+ for Frozen Ever After
10:50a Fastpass+ for Spaceship Earth
12:10p Fastpass+ for Turtle Talk with Crush
ALL THE FOOD AND WINE
October 23, Day 9: Flight Home to Richmond ðŸ˜
These are only the scheduled things on our itinerary. There are so many other things we have planned that aren't tied to a schedule. It will be the most magical trip yet because I get to spend it with my WIFE.
