As a parent, there is one wish I always wanted to give my kids. One dream I always had.
And finally, I got to be THAT parent. That parent that announces to their kids that they are going to Disney World. Being able to do this was more heartfelt that I could have ever imagined!
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For months hubby and I have been keeping the secret that we got the golden ticket invite to attend the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration for 2012. This Wednesday we fly to Florida and take in the conference for 3 fun-filled days with Disney, experiencing much behind-the-scenes action.
We will stay at the park for one whole week though, and will get to know two of the many on-site Resort Hotels offered at the park. It’s our first time at Disney, and I’ll be honest, it’s overwhelming but such an incredible adventure that we are more than willing to take on.
Then, thanks to ALL STAR Vacation Homes, we will be extending our stay, living the Florida life in a gorgeous vacation rental home. With many homes to choose from from ALL STAR and all varying in size, amenities and price {yet all conveniently located very close to Walt Disney World}, we picked one awesome and amazing house to call home sweet home for another week of our stay.
During our second week, Tourism Florida also has some fun adventures for us as well!
There will be many updates to share on FB, Twitter and here. And, be sure to follow conversations as they happen, from all the attendees: #DisneySMmoms
We are more than THRILLED for our 14 day family holiday. Better start packing! 😉
Julia says
04/21/2012 at 8:30 amHow very exciting!! Congrats.
Tammi says
04/21/2012 at 8:49 amThanks Julia, wish you were coming as well!
B C EDWARDS says
04/21/2012 at 8:45 amI loved disney but have never been able to take my own kids and now one is ready to graduate and leave
I had always hoped to but the cost is so dern expensive from where I live – ah to have a major airport near us LOL
Tammi says
04/21/2012 at 8:48 amThere’s still time! Make it a girlfriends trip! It would be fun!
B C EDWARDS says
04/21/2012 at 8:51 amah its the cost that hampers us, airfare per person is not cheap in Canada, esp when you have to fly and our vehicle prob wouldn’t make a trip like that LOL
but I do enter to try to win !!!
Tammi says
04/21/2012 at 8:53 amAirfare is not cheap, but if you watch closely, it’s not as bad as one would think. A friend booked 2 months in advance and it was only $400pp… so if you have time for research, it could save a ton!
B C EDWARDS says
04/21/2012 at 9:00 amyeah but both of us work and we have to book off our stuff in jan (we legally get three weeks paid where I live) my hubbys place is unionized and he’s bottom man on the pole but I could prob get it off as long as its our off season at work (nov- feb). With both my kids being 16 and 18 they’d have to pay adult fares, but on the bright side, we’ve all got passports (and arent those horribly expenisve, basically $100 after you’ve done the photo and paid the fees)
My daughter is going to Australia thru the school, and we’ve paid the fees in full for that, $4700, now she just has to work this summer and do bingos for spending money. And of course, we did have to buy her new luggage lol
Jonnie (JB) says
04/21/2012 at 9:35 amCongrats on the amazing opportunity! Your girls must be over the moon!
Tammi says
04/22/2012 at 9:41 amThey already ‘packed’, lol
Of course I need to re-do it all, but still – yes, they are excited!
🙂
Lisa says
04/21/2012 at 3:38 pmYour family is going to have so much. Enjoy your trip. I can’t wait to hear all about it!!
Tammi says
04/22/2012 at 9:40 amThanks Lisa!
🙂
Susan (5 Minutes for Mom) says
04/21/2012 at 11:56 pmThat brought tears to my eyes. I can’t wait to see you and your girls there. My girls are 4 and 6.
Tammi says
04/22/2012 at 9:40 amAlmost the same ages, Susan, I didn’t know!
So happy to see you again, and with our kids for once!! 🙂
Gina H. says
04/22/2012 at 2:06 amCongrats! Sounds like a wonderful vacation! Have fun!
tamar says
04/22/2012 at 9:22 amOh I am envious! Have a GREAT TIME!!! 🙂
Shash says
04/22/2012 at 9:58 amI can say from experience, telling my kids we were going to WDW, was the best thing ever!!
here’s what my kids looked like: http://www.shasherslife.com/2011/04/easter-surprise-were-going-to.html
Tammi says
04/22/2012 at 10:07 amI never get bored of watching your video Shannon – it’s amazing!!
Beth R says
04/22/2012 at 1:52 pmCongratulations!! Her reaction was priceless! Amazing
Tammi says
04/22/2012 at 2:40 pmShe was pretty surprised, we had convinced her that we’d go in 4 years, lol!
Angela at OneSmileyMonkey says
04/22/2012 at 2:10 pmSo excited for you and your family Tammi 🙂 Enjoy it and take LOTS of photos!
Tammi says
04/22/2012 at 2:39 pmI will! Thanks Angela!
🙂
Tammi says
04/22/2012 at 2:40 pmThanks Lena!!
😉
Paula Schuck says
04/22/2012 at 4:48 pmTammi: wow! Have a great time. We love Disney! Say hi to Mickey and bring back some princess pix.
Paula
@inkscrblr
http://www.thriftymommastips.com/
Nolie says
04/22/2012 at 5:42 pmI can’t wait until the day I get to bring my family to Disney. Tobei has never even been. I have been twice and love it. Once as an adult and once as a kid. Have a fantastic time, I know you will.
Alissa says
04/22/2012 at 7:51 pmThis is so precious! I love their reactions. I look forward to meeting you at the conference.
Tammi says
04/23/2012 at 8:25 pmYay, can’t wait to meet you too Alissa!
Danielle says
04/22/2012 at 8:29 pmThis brought tears to my eyes. This is my dream as a parent too. Have a fantastic time. Loved the video.
Amy Brown says
04/23/2012 at 8:51 amoh wow! have fun!
BusyWorkingMama says
04/23/2012 at 9:32 amHow fun! Looking forward to meeting you all in person!
Tammi says
04/23/2012 at 9:44 amYou as well, 2 more sleeps!!
Ashley Latham says
04/23/2012 at 9:39 amI can’t wait to take my “littles” to disney!!
Tara G says
04/23/2012 at 9:53 amI am so excited for you and your family. This is my dream to one day take my kids to Disney (okay it’s for me too as I have never been) and I am hoping to make it happen eventually. We figured out last time we flew from BC to Ontario that for the same price (or cheaper as flights in Canada are SO expensive) that we should save to go to Disney instead next.
Have fun on your trip, looking forward to all the updates and pictures so I can live it vicariously through you for now!
Tammi says
04/24/2012 at 7:30 amThanks Tara! And it’s true – my husband flew one province over for double the cost of a flight to Orlando. It’s crazy!
Alyson says
04/23/2012 at 10:31 amWhen we take our kids to Disneyland, my husband and I get JUST as giddy and excited, if not more so, than our kids. It’s such a magical memory for them, and it makes us so happy to see them in their happy place!
Tammi says
04/24/2012 at 7:32 amOne more sleep Alyson – I’m bouncing off the walls more than the kids right now!!!
🙂
Lisa Coleman says
04/23/2012 at 11:07 amThat is so exciting! We are going with our 4-yr old daughter and what will be our 4-month old daughter this October and I can’t wait to tell our 4-year old. She will freak! We are trying to decide if we should surprise her or tell her ahead of time. Hope your trip is awesome!
Sandy Harris says
04/23/2012 at 12:08 pmWhat an amazing experience for you & your family! Have lots of fun & take loads of pictures (I know you will!).
Tammi says
04/24/2012 at 7:32 amI sure will Sandy, I have 2 cameras packed….
I’m a little photog-obsessed… lol
Trisha Faber says
04/23/2012 at 2:20 pmSo exciting! We are taking our daughter (2 1/2) in September and I could not be more excited. I cannot wait to read how your trip goes!
Tammi says
04/24/2012 at 7:32 amNice Tricia, what a nice time of year to go!
Are you going to DisneyWorld or Land?
Trisha Faber says
04/24/2012 at 7:57 amWorld. I’m SO excited!!! We have the bibbidi bobbidi boutique all booked and lunch with the princesses! My little girl is just going to melt!
Susan T says
04/23/2012 at 4:04 pmThe expression on your oldest daughter is just precious. Have a wonderful time!
amy t says
04/24/2012 at 6:45 amOh that video made me smile… even a little teary eyed over here :p
Have a great time!!
Tammi says
04/24/2012 at 7:30 amAwe – thanks so much Amy!!
😉
Erin Haggerty says
04/24/2012 at 6:52 amSo happy for you! Part of our wanting to have only 2 children is the fact that we can take them on vacations. My DH was 1 of 5 and did not get to go to disney until he was in his 30’s.
Tammi says
04/24/2012 at 7:31 amThat is true Erin, we face that a lot with 3 kids. Especially hotel rooms that have a maximum occ. of 4.
Danielle R says
04/24/2012 at 8:00 amWow, talk about the trip of a lifetime. What a neat opportunity with the conference!
christina says
04/24/2012 at 8:31 amSo Exciting! I have never been (nor my kids). Hopefully we will get to plan a trip in the future. Have fun!
Lolli @ Better in Bulk says
04/24/2012 at 12:28 pmHave a great time! I just got back from Disney World last week, staying at a resort home. It was an amazing trip, and you guys are going to love it!
Joyce says
04/24/2012 at 6:01 pmThat’s great. Have a wonderful time! My daughter chose to go to school in Orlando. She bought the Universal pass this year but is considering Disney for the next. All the kids are like–no class this Wednesday afternoon, let’s go. Such a life!
http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2012/04/atoz-meets-ww-wake-up.html
Ellen Christian says
04/25/2012 at 7:35 amCongratulations! I’m sure they will have a wonderful time!
Anna at Mama Writes says
04/25/2012 at 11:28 amThat is sooooo cute!!! Love the girls’ reaction. You guys will have such fun!
Stacie says
04/25/2012 at 12:54 pmI can’t wait to hear all about your trip!!! Have fun!
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
05/04/2012 at 3:33 pmHehe! That video definitely made my day! I love how the twins are too preoccupied with hitting the balloons. LOL
Shannon Skypek says
05/07/2012 at 5:39 amSUCH a cute video! 🙂