Senior year I was
able to experience a trip of a lifetime.. literally. I thought it was
typical for every high school student to experience a 'senior trip' to
Disney World. Coming to Duke, I have realized I was wrong. I've only
heard of a few similar stories. If you didn't get to experience one of
your own, I'll share with you a bit of mine...
It started with a
3am alarm on May 27th, 2013. I was to arrive at my school by 4 am to
process/check baggage. It didn't matter if I was running on an hour of
sleep.. I was going to Disney World with my entire graduating class!
Exciting much?! I was as giddy as a child on the night before Christmas.
Six hours later and I was finally in the happiest place in the world.
No stops at the hotel. No time to change.
We had complete freedom
(besides a curfew). Day to day we could go to the parks we wanted for
as long as we wanted with hopper passes. It barely rained and it was, of
course, magical. The trip even included a trip to Universal for the day
(sorry this isn't all Disney). One of my fondest memories was a mile
sprint back to the bus as my group of 9 almost missed the bus from
Universal to dinner. Teachers were calling us and students were waiting
on the bus, but we had just made it into the new Despicable Me ride.
There was no way we were getting out of line after an hour wait. So, we
took the risk and even after minutes of heavy breathing and a round of
applause as we walked onto the bus, I wouldn't take it back for
anything.
Nights were even more amazing. Whether all 300+ of us
congregating in Disney All Star Sports Resort's pool or watching the
spectacular fireworks/ nighttime show in Magic Kingdom, there wasn't a
dull moment. I am now able to connect each park to a different memory
and find a smile cross my face. I will NEVER forget the memories of this
trip with people I've spent 18 years of my life knowing.
Here are a few pictures of the trip! When I get my class photo at the Resort downloaded, I'll be sure to upload that too!
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| Blizzard Beach! |
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| Magic Kingdom! |
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| Epcot! |
This is an awesome idea for a senior trip, and it seems like you had a lot of fun! I've always wanted to go to Disney World with my friends, so maybe one day I will get the opportunity like you did!
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