Well, we're all booked! First ever trip to Disneyland 
I'm so excited! We will be there December 30 to January 8. And yes, we are going to Disneyland for New Years Eve! Mr Toad and the Matterhorn are my absolute must do's. I also want to have brunch at Goofy's Kitchen. Also hoping to book the Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour.
This is actually a business trip 
The DQ Expo is at the Anaheim Convention Centre. Erik and I will be joined by my Brother and Sister In Law who run the mall location here. They are also doing a Hollywood Tour that was offered through DQ but Erik and I opted to spend our money and time at Disney! Gotta make the most of it 
We are staying at the Disneyland Hotel.
I have to admit though, I'm really excited for the Expo! We've never been to one and it sounds interesting. I think I heard over 160 vendors will be there. There is an Iron Tip contest, showcasing the talents of cake decorators. A Top Curl competition showcasing crew members making that trademark curl on the DQ products. I wanted to enter this one ( I make a mighty fine curl 
) but apparently managers aren't eligible 
Which was a shame because if I made it to the Expo competition, it would've been a free trip! Oh well. I'll just live out my days as the uncrowned champion of the DQ curl I am most looking forward to the 2018 Taste of DQ. They will be showcasing all the new eats and treats coming out! I can't wait to sample! Breakfast is included for two days and there is a day of seminars. The final night there is a dinner gala where Chicago will be performing.
Haven't had a chance to do too much planning but here's what I got so far
Dec 30 Arrival day. No parks today just checking out the resorts and maybe Downtown Disney.
Dec 31 Disneyland Park day! Not sure if gets as crazy as Disney World on New Years Eve so we plan on being there for park open and staying until the end. Since we've never been and it's only our first day, I don't mind waiting in line for rides. I mean, what else would we do all day?! Today my goals are Mr Toad and Matterhorn.
Jan 1 Hopefully brunch at Goofy's Kitchen. Then just having a relaxing day. Maybe check out the pool or Downtown Disney.
Jan 2 Park day #2. Probably California Adventure.
Jan 3 My brother and SIL have their hollywood tour this day so we might try for the Walk in Walt's footsteps tour. Otherwise, it'll just be a park day.
Jan 4 Expo festivities start at 4 today with the opening reception. We might go to a park in the morning. The Iron Tip competition is tonight too. As a cake decorator at our store, I can't wait to see what they come up with!
Jan 5 After breakfast we have a couple Franchisee Enrichment sessions. We are doing the " Be an employer of choice" and " The satisfaction guarantee". The first one is to learn how to hire better and have a lower turnover rate. The second is about customer service. The Top Curl competition is also today. At night there is a CMN ( Children's Miracle Network) Dinner and Silent auction.
Jan 6 Breakfast again then the taste of DQ! Tonight is the gala with dinner and Chicago.
Jan 7 Last day so we are of course hitting a park or two.
Jan 8 Flying home and trying to get back on eastern time
It's great that you get to combine work and pleasure like this.
Some sound good, some are boring and a couple sound gross 
Don't disappear again! And I can't wait to hear more about your 2018