I Am Turning 29! AGAIN!! About This Page:

[ilovedisney0_0]

“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?” Satchel Paige

I really, really like this quote. I really, really, really don’t like the getting older nonsense that goes along with birthdays, so I decided just to stop. No more, I don’t like ‘em. But then Disney is doing this awesome “What Will You Celebrate” promotion this year, and what do they do but send me an email for *FREE* admission on my birthday!! My favorite Mouse doesn’t send me the equivelant of $70 every day ; I can’t pass that up! And Disney is the one place in the world that we are able to forget all about adult responsibility and real life junk, and just be a kid and have fun!

Our Cast of Characters:

Me: Amy , I will be turning 29 , for the tenth time , on this trip! I grew up in San Diego, so I have been to DLR countless times. But I never tire of it. I get those butterflies of excitement every single time we go! I am really looking forward to the day off of work, and spending the time with my baby girl.

DD: Kaitlyn, 16 yo. Kaity has been to Disney a LOT. I don’t know how many times… but a lot. She is a junior in HS this year, and things are pretty hectic for her. She is very involved in Drama at school, and has a performance this Friday. She had to get special permission from the director to miss school on Tuesday, since they are in the middle of dress rehearsals. Thank goodness they are going to let her, because I was pouting big-time when I thought she couldn’t go!

The one thing I don’t like is that my birthday falls mid-week, so it isn’t convenient , but I will just have to deal with that. This is going to be a one day whirlwind, so I plan to upgrade to one-day park hoppers for DD and I. I am hoping that because we are going mid-week, wait times won’t be too bad. (fingers crossed!)

The parks open at 10am. We are going to leave Phoenix super duper early tomorrow morning and drive. We have the day loosely planned, but TSM is a must – this will be a new attraction for us, and my DSis has been a few times and s it. I can’t wait! Our park plans are;

CA Adventure first: ToT, TSM, CA Screamin and Soarin.

Hop over to DLP…

DLP: BB for lunch, then POTC, HM, Space, Splash and BTMRR, and Indy. Jacque471 posted that she was there last Friday, and the Matterhorn was open sporadically. If so, we will definitely be riding that too!! If we have time, we will have to make a stop in ToonTown, because Kaity absolutely loves 5 and Dime, and she can do some serious damage in that shop! I am excited to see how much of this we can actually get accomplished. We normally are commando-style type girls, but this is UBER commando!

This afternoon I will buy breakfast stuff, fill the cooler and get gas. It’s early to bed for us tonight , because tomorrow is going to be crazy-busy and fun! to me!

[chezp]

What great plans and what a wonderful way to celebrate turning 29 again!

[home4us123]

Hope you had a great time

[ilovedisney0_0]

Well, I am home safe, and exhausted! But we had a fabulous time, and I can't wait to tell you all about it! I will hopefully have some TR up tomorrow.

[chezp]

Can't wait to hear all about it!

[home4us123]

Cant wait for your TR. Glad you had a great time.

[Colexis Mom]

Can't wait to hear all about it!!

[jimmymac]

When I was a kid my mom was "29 and holding" for many years before I understood the concept of numbers, so your cojmment made me smile. I believed her; mom always told the truth. Thanks for the memory

[ilovedisney0_0]

hahaha Jim, I LOVE that story! Thanks!

[ibmaryann]

Can't wait to hear about the trip. We leave for DL in less than a month!!

Mary Ann

[plus521]

So...Amy, you went on your birthday...brought the printout from the email saying it was your birthday and all that...then you paid how much more for a park hopper...I will be going in April and doing the same thing...but since we have 3 days, we may just stick to one park, save the cashola... ya know?? Now, some of the boards say that you get extra perks from CMs...did you get any??

[DyanKJ130]

Great start, Amy!! the baseball reference! Glad you had a wonderful time with Kaity. Looking forward to hearing all about it

[Two4Disney]

I love it - turning 29 again! And good question about how old you would be - I would be 24, I think.

Disney is a great place for birthdays. Enjoy!

Kathy

[ilovedisney0_0]

Originally Posted by plus521

but since we have 3 days, we may just stick to one park, save the cashola... ya know?? Now, some of the boards say that you get extra perks from CMs...did you get any??

I hear you on the cash thing. No, I didn't get any 'perks' except my stack of tortillas at the tortilla factory - and that was the first time in 3 years, although I have always heard that you get that! But it's ok, being at Disneyland is perk enough for me!

[ilovedisney0_0]

OK. I have half of my day written, but I am a dummy and just uploaded all of the pictures wrong. I will have DD work on it for me, she isn't technologically challenged , and I will get it posted ASAP.