Disney January 2022 - Christmas Surprise

 This was one of those things I felt like as the kids were getting older we would regret not just going for it. The only thing holding us back was the expense. I mean, lordy, Disney you crazy. 

BUT it was worth every penny. 

We had a direct flight and hired a driver so it was such a seamless travel day! 

We had to get two adjoining rooms (ouch) because of our big ole family but it worked out great. We stayed in Pop Century and would definitely stay here again. 

We placed our Instacart order as soon as we got to the hotel and it was timed perfectly. We got ALL the snacks and I don't think we left any behind when we went home.

Provisions for the week. (I think we did leave some of this, haha). 

Can I just say we got so lucky with the weather. First week of January and it was sunny and 73 every day! Perfection! At times I couldn't imagine being there in the summer. No thank you. 

We did 4 days, no park hopper, 1 park per day. It was exhausting! 

The Star Wars Galaxy's Edge was a highlight. We geeked out at every turn!!

My ankle took a serious beating. 

This was me every night (Yes that's a chip bag full of ice! I used what we had). 

It was seriously so bad. Once I got moving I could hobble around and keep pace but getting going was bad. I couldn't put any weight on it when I woke up so I'd hop to the shower, cry hysterically, get it moving then I could face the day. Ha! I saw a podiatrist recently that said it was a tendon that I had I guess worked too hard and we would look at new shoes and inserts for my next trip so I wouldn't be miserable. I'm so old!! 

But I would do it again! So many magically and special things about this trip but above all it was the wonder in the kids eyes at each new and exciting thing. We can't wait to go back!