PRE TRIP: The Fa-mouse Foster 5 Do DLP - 2012

blusteryday · 6 Sep 11, 04:39 PM

This is my first ever trip report, so be gentle with me. The trip marks the Foster's first ever trip to DLP as the famous (or should I say fay-mouse...see what I did there?) five.

We have been to DLP many, many, many times - first time was 92 or 93 if I remember correctly. The last time as a family was in 2009 and was less than spectacular as we shared a room with two babies. Not much fun. We have also done 'the other place' (ssssshhhh, in case James - JamelUK- is reading this), you know the BIGGER place, many times too. We also know better than to compare the two.

For the unitiated, we comprise of:

Me, Rob, 40 - father of the clan, general head factotum, Disney Parks geek and co-presenter of a little podcast. Visionary. Balding. Prat.

DW, Paula, 36 - always understanding of my foibles, uber planner and pretends not to be impressed with my tips and tricks. Chief worrier and Company Treasurer.

Now onto the kids - aka "The Management"

DS, Harry, 7 aka "H" - football loving, light sabre wielding, Disney geekoid...the force is strong in this padawan.

DD1, Charlotte, 5 aka "Charlie" aka "The Bear"...we can't remember why. Princess loving, very girly, very protective of her little sister. Attention span of a gnat. Gullible in the extreme (and do I exploit it? Of course, I'm her Dad!)

DD2, Isobel, 2, aka "Issie" aka "Fred"...again, lost in the mists of time. She believes she is Rapunzel, and that Maxmimus is not a horse, but a dog. (Please watch Tangled, otherwise this is all lost on you). She has a 'strong personality' according to her nursery. I say she takes after her mother's side of the family.

So...DLP then. Wassit all about?

Well we came home from WD...shhhhh, the other place...in May and decided roundly that we wanted some time away from there. Crazy talk you say! But true, we both thought the kids could end up getting very very spoilt by doing Flor...you know where...every year.

That's it then. We skip Disney in 2012. Job done, and two weeks in Menorca have were booked for August next year quicker than you can say "How much surcharge to pay on credit card?!"

But.

We love Disney.

We love it lots.

And Paula and I had spent a great weekend in DLP for my 40th in March just gone.

We asked the kids - what would you like to do next year at half term, Center Parcs or Dis... "DISNEY! " they all shouted. We nodded slowly and sagely and said, "Well, we'll have to wait and see..."

But then Paula and I did an awful thing. (Stop it, no.)

We looked up prices on the DLP website. It was like a rush of adrenaline hit us when we looked at the site...Space Mountain! Big Thunder Mountain! Tower of Terr...maybe not. But their siren call was too much for either of us to bear.

But what about spoiling the kids? Well it'll be a short break - not a three week stint - and essentially the first memorable visit for all of them. Plus I want to scare the living bejeezus out of Harry on Space Mountain

So TWO rooms (yes, count them ladies and gen'lmen...1, and a 2) Sequoia Lodge booked for 5-8 June 2012 (half term) travelling by Eurostar from Ashford.

And the best thing? The very best thing? The most wonderfully bestest thing since Fiona Philips left GMTV, is that...THE KIDS DON'T KNOW!

This is even more delicious for us, because for Orlando (there, I said it) this year we did include Harry in the know, but kept it from the other two. This was kind of fun, but he wasn't always the most discreet. So this time, we are telling them all nil, nada and nothing. We are going to wait until we get on that iron horse to Marne la Vallee, and then tell them. Woop!

So there it is at the minute. We've just received the email confirmation for Mickey, so we're locked and loaded.

Thanks for reading this drivel, and I'll be sure to keep you posted and things develop. This trippie is going to be one slow burner...

MissVincent · 6 Sep 11, 07:00 PM

oh i love trips where the parents dont tell the kids until its time to go! im not very good at keeping secrets so could never do it myself!

Nettings · 6 Sep 11, 07:08 PM

Love it Rob! Can't believe this is your first trippie!

You'll have to wave to me in Ashford!

Might not see ya from my office the other side of town, but the least you can do is wave!

JamelUK · 6 Sep 11, 09:29 PM

Does this mean you'll actually be paying attention to what I'm saying on the XTRA now?

blusteryday · 6 Sep 11, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by MissVincent

oh i love trips where the parents dont tell the kids until its time to go! im not very good at keeping secrets so could never do it myself!

Its going to take a lot of willpower not to tell them, we'll see!

Originally Posted by Clarks

Love it Rob! Can't believe this is your first trippie!

You'll have to wave to me in Ashford! Might not see ya from my office the other side of town, but the least you can do is wave!

I'm waving

See? I'm waving!

Originally Posted by JamelUK

Does this mean you'll actually be paying attention to what I'm saying on the XTRA now?

Say again?

Guest · 7 Sep 11, 06:31 PM

Good on you Rob. I know there are knockers out there but i love DLRP. Things have improved a lot over the last ten years. As you know I went in the summer and as you also know, I had a darn good time. You're going to have to keep the kids away from your laptop and no mention of it on the Dibbcasts !

**KK_Cat** · 7 Sep 11, 11:34 PM

Ooh lovely, shall be looking forward to all the details in due course. I hope to be heading to DLP myself in the New Year (Feb or Mar - family conference next wk to decide exact dates as has to be booked by 30th Sept to benefit from discounts). It started off as 4 of us and now we are up to 10!

**Gill H** · 16 Sep 11, 10:53 PM

[QUOTE=geoffa;6685024 I know there are knockers out there ...[/QUOTE]

Oohhhh no, Mrs, stop it! Titter ye not!

Guest · 28 Oct 11, 07:33 PM

Hi,

Sounds very exciting! We've just got back from our first visit to Flor... can I say that word on here? And loved it! Can't go back next year as don't want to spoil the kids with florida every year - oh and the bank balance can't sustain the hit! So Egypt it will be but thinking of going to Disneyland Paris next June for the half term.

Can I ask who you booked with as I can't seem to get quotes fir June.

Thanks.

6 Sep 11, 04:39 PM	#1
	6 Sep 11, 04:39 PM blusteryday Imagineer
blusteryday Imagineer Join Date: Apr 02 Location: Ferndown, Dorset blusteryday's Reviews Restaurant Reviews: 2 theDIBB Guidebook Pages Created: 12 Guidebook Photos: 8	PRE TRIP: The Fa-mouse Foster 5 Do DLP - 2012 This is my first ever trip report, so be gentle with me. The trip marks the Foster's first ever trip to DLP as the famous (or should I say fay-mouse...see what I did there?) five. We have been to DLP many, many, many times - first time was 92 or 93 if I remember correctly. The last time as a family was in 2009 and was less than spectacular as we shared a room with two babies. Not much fun. We have also done 'the other place' (ssssshhhh, in case James - JamelUK- is reading this), you know the BIGGER place, many times too. We also know better than to compare the two. For the unitiated, we comprise of: Me, Rob, 40 - father of the clan, general head factotum, Disney Parks geek and co-presenter of a little podcast. Visionary. Balding. Prat. DW, Paula, 36 - always understanding of my foibles, uber planner and pretends not to be impressed with my tips and tricks. Chief worrier and Company Treasurer. Now onto the kids - aka "The Management" DS, Harry, 7 aka "H" - football loving, light sabre wielding, Disney geekoid...the force is strong in this padawan. DD1, Charlotte, 5 aka "Charlie" aka "The Bear"...we can't remember why. Princess loving, very girly, very protective of her little sister. Attention span of a gnat. Gullible in the extreme (and do I exploit it? Of course, I'm her Dad!) DD2, Isobel, 2, aka "Issie" aka "Fred"...again, lost in the mists of time. She believes she is Rapunzel, and that Maxmimus is not a horse, but a dog. (Please watch Tangled, otherwise this is all lost on you). She has a 'strong personality' according to her nursery. I say she takes after her mother's side of the family. So...DLP then. Wassit all about? Well we came home from WD...shhhhh, the other place...in May and decided roundly that we wanted some time away from there. Crazy talk you say! But true, we both thought the kids could end up getting very very spoilt by doing Flor...you know where...every year. That's it then. We skip Disney in 2012. Job done, and two weeks in Menorca have were booked for August next year quicker than you can say "How much surcharge to pay on credit card?!" But. We love Disney. We love it lots. And Paula and I had spent a great weekend in DLP for my 40th in March just gone. We asked the kids - what would you like to do next year at half term, Center Parcs or Dis... "DISNEY! " they all shouted. We nodded slowly and sagely and said, "Well, we'll have to wait and see..." But then Paula and I did an awful thing. (Stop it, no.) We looked up prices on the DLP website. It was like a rush of adrenaline hit us when we looked at the site...Space Mountain! Big Thunder Mountain! Tower of Terr...maybe not. But their siren call was too much for either of us to bear. But what about spoiling the kids? Well it'll be a short break - not a three week stint - and essentially the first memorable visit for all of them. Plus I want to scare the living bejeezus out of Harry on Space Mountain So TWO rooms (yes, count them ladies and gen'lmen...1, and a 2) Sequoia Lodge booked for 5-8 June 2012 (half term) travelling by Eurostar from Ashford. And the best thing? The very best thing? The most wonderfully bestest thing since Fiona Philips left GMTV, is that...THE KIDS DON'T KNOW! This is even more delicious for us, because for Orlando (there, I said it) this year we did include Harry in the know, but kept it from the other two. This was kind of fun, but he wasn't always the most discreet. So this time, we are telling them all nil, nada and nothing. We are going to wait until we get on that iron horse to Marne la Vallee, and then tell them. Woop! So there it is at the minute. We've just received the email confirmation for Mickey, so we're locked and loaded. Thanks for reading this drivel, and I'll be sure to keep you posted and things develop. This trippie is going to be one slow burner... __________________ Rob Before hitting that "Submit Post" button, re-read what you've typed and consider: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it helpful? Is it necessary?

6 Sep 11, 07:08 PM	#3
	6 Sep 11, 07:08 PM Nettings Imagineer
Nettings Imagineer Join Date: Apr 08 Nettings's Reviews Hotel Reviews: 3 Restaurant Reviews: 10 theDIBB Guidebook Guidebook Reviews: 2	Love it Rob! Can't believe this is your first trippie! You'll have to wave to me in Ashford! Might not see ya from my office the other side of town, but the least you can do is wave!

7 Sep 11, 06:31 PM	#6
	7 Sep 11, 06:31 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	Good on you Rob. I know there are knockers out there but i love DLRP. Things have improved a lot over the last ten years. As you know I went in the summer and as you also know, I had a darn good time. You're going to have to keep the kids away from your laptop and no mention of it on the Dibbcasts !

28 Oct 11, 07:33 PM	#9
	28 Oct 11, 07:33 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	Hi, Sounds very exciting! We've just got back from our first visit to Flor... can I say that word on here? And loved it! Can't go back next year as don't want to spoil the kids with florida every year - oh and the bank balance can't sustain the hit! So Egypt it will be but thinking of going to Disneyland Paris next June for the half term. Can I ask who you booked with as I can't seem to get quotes fir June. Thanks.