The Christmas 2006 Tree Swap Now Closed!

[UrsulasShadow]

This swap is now closed! Here are the lists...please contact the person before or after you in the swap to set up a swap time/ meeting place/ drop off point. If you don't hear from the person before/after you in a reasonable amount of time, please let me know and we'll bump them off the list and try to rearrange somewhat. If, for whatever reason, you're unable to participate, please PM me and I'll take you off the lists. I have PMs out to some people who, it turns out, top their list. If I don't hear from them in a couple of days, I'll drop them off and ask the next person in line to supply a tree. Any questions? Either post or PM me, and I'll try to answer promptly. It won't be long now...some folks are leaving in 3 weeks!

Here's the list...there is some switching between resorts, so make a note of that. The ones with :santa: next to their names are responsible for providing the tree.
Swap 1
:santa:Stauncie- YC- 12/1-12/11
CinderellaIam- BWV/BC- 12/10-12-14
martin2479- BC- 12/16-12/23
Swap 2
:santa:jfsdrv6- BC-11/27-12-4
ClareH37- YC- 12/5-12/12
Joan S.- BC- 12/18-12/22
wdwluver- YC- 12/23-12/27
Swap 3
:santa:CinderellaIam- BWV/BC- 12/7-12/10 (leave this tree for disgranma and pick up new one from stauncie at YC/BC)
disgranma- BWV- 12/10-12/15
mjuden-BWV- 12/19-12/26
Swap 4
:santa:lisaluvsmickey2000- POP- 11/26-12/2
figment85- POP- 12/2-12/9
nittanyliongirl02- POP- 12/16-12/23
cndncruiz- ASSports- 12/23-1/1
Swap 5
:santa:weluvdisney- ASMovies- 12/1-12/9
riverbendchick-ASMovies- 12/9-12/17

Swap 6
:santa:UrsulasShadow- CSR- 12/4-12/8
cdndislvr- CSR- 12/11-1/2
Swap 7
:santa:DomisDisAunt- CR- 11/23-11/28
JennyMominRI- GF/AKL (bring tree with you to AKL)
pyrxtc- AKL- 12/1-12/5 (work with JennyMom to determine when to swap)
phisigprincess-POP- 12/9-12/16
Cinderella Fan (DM)- POP- 12/20-12/23
Swap 8
:santa:missnance- Poly- 12/16-12/23
fluffykim- SSR- 12/23-12/29
Swap 9
:santa:forr2grls- POFQ- 12/7-12/14
4lilpoohs- POR- 12/13-12/27
Swap 10
:santa:momto2inKC- POFQ- 12/14-12/23
angela4202- POFQ- 12/23-12/28
Swap 11
:santa:Frosty466- POFQ- 12/10-12/16
Cinderella Fan- GF- 12/16-12/23

swap 12
:santa:SusanMomof2- SOG- 11/25-12/3
ktpool- Poly- 12/7-12/10
LeesyUD- Poly- 12/8-12/16
magicbride2b- SSR- 12/16-12/21
mickekmania- GF- 12/17-12/27
Swap 13
:santa:jlhansen- WLV- 12/17-12/22
disneydoc2004- WLV- 12/23-12/30
Swap 14
:santa:abbs25- WL- 12/17-12/22
got2lovedisney-WL- 12/22-12/25
Swap 15
:santa:Nascia- WL/AKL- 12/9-12/18 (take tree with you to AKL)
mom2ee- AKL- 12/18-12/22
RachelTori- AKL- 12/23-12/27
Swap 16
:santa:NeverbeentoDW- AKL- 12/7-12/13
lovespoohbear- AKL- 12/17-12/24
vsimeone- CSR- 12/23-1/1
Swap 17
:santa:UrsulasShadow- CSR- 12/4-12/8
happylalagirl- POR/FQ- 12/7-12/16
Kath1210- OKW- 12/17-12/23
aide4- CBR- 12/23-12/29

[UrsulasShadow]

Bumping to keep it visible.

[Angel16]

Mindy, Thank you for taking this project on. :) I will be at the Poly starting Nov 27th, then moving over to AKL for until December 11th.

Angel

[UrsulasShadow]

Thanks for the update, Angel16! I love the tree swap!

[aide4]

I may be interested, we will be at CBR Dec. 23-29th. How exactly does it work??

[Nascia]

Sounds like fun! We'll be at WL from Dec 9 to the 14th, then switching to AKL from the 14th to the 18th.

[UrsulasShadow]

I may be interested, we will be at CBR Dec. 23-29th. How exactly does it work??
That would be great! Usually, it plays like this...a person or family who stays at WDW at the beginning of the holiday season brings a small, (cheap)decorated tree with them for their stay. When they leave, instead of packing the tree up in their souvenir-overloaded suitcases, they pass the tree on to another family just arriving for their holiday vacation. If there's enough people involved in the swap, many times the tree never has to leave its resort-of-origin, but sometimes folks meet up in a convenient location to do the pass-off. Sometimes there's a day or two of overlap, then it can be decided between the parties when they want to pass off the tree. If in the course of this thread, you find someone you want to meet up with, post it here and I'll update it, otherwise, I'll try to match you up as best I can near the end. Sound good? Let me know and I'll put you on the list.

[momto2inKC]

Oh this would be fun! We'll be at POFQ Dec 14-23rd!!

[UrsulasShadow]

gotcha!

[mjuden]

We're staying at BWV. Thanks for organizing!!!

[jlhansen]

Love this idea. Count us in, we'll be staying at the WLV on Dec. 17-22. Thanks for doing this.

Best,

Jen

[4lilpoohs]

I would love to do it! We will be at Pop 12/13-12/27.

[UrsulasShadow]

Got you all! Welcome!

[Frosty466]

Hi and thank you for for all the leg work on this!

We would like to be included also,

POFQ Dec 10-16, 2006 :cool1:

[UrsulasShadow]

This is a good start...jump in, folks!

[disgranma]

Count us in! BWV Dec. 10-15.
Pam

[UrsulasShadow]

party:

[jfsdrv6]

Mindy, Thank you so much for organizing the Tree Swap.
(Also, congratulations on the October Challenge, you're over half way there!)

[CinderellaIam]

This is great! Thanks for putting it together!

We'll be at BWV 12/7 - 12/10 and BC 12/10 - 12/14.

:wizard:

[UrsulasShadow]

Thanks, jfsdrv6...I've had another "slowdown" in the race for thin...but I keep on plugging! I'm doing this mainly to keep my spirits up, thanks for the support!
Got ya, CinderellaIam. Anyone else? Join the pahty!

[phisigprincess]

We might be interested. :)

Pop 12/9 - 12/16

[UrsulasShadow]

I'll put you down...let me know if you decide not to do it.

[wdwluver]

I'm interested in the swap. We'll be at the Yacht Club from 12/23 -12/27. I'll actually have a tree I wouldn't mind swapping. It'll be a small snowman decorated live tree - .

Edited: to add the link for the tree I'll have. It will be about 26 inches high. Kinda cute
http://www.harryanddavid.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BECProductDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&superItemId=8538&sliSearch=snowman%20celebration%20tree

[triplefigs]

Have fun! I organized it last year, and we had a HUGE turnout. I'll try to find the thread. It was fun sharing trees at the holidays.

[UrsulasShadow]

I remember all the work you put into it, Triplefigs...it turned out wonderful! Just hope I can do it justice!

[JennyMominRI]

I will be at the GF from Nov 27th-Dec 1st and then the AKL Dec 1st-4th...I'd love to join.

[triplefigs]

I remember all the work you put into it, Triplefigs...it turned out wonderful! Just hope I can do it justice!

You'll do great. Wish we were going again, but free dining was really fun too. But, we have already booked for next Dec 12-22 at the CR. Can't wait to go back for Christmas.

Let me know if you need any help. And I'd PM Safetymom (board mod). She made the tree swap a sticky last year to keep it on the top.

[vsimeone]

I'm interested! My family will have 4 rooms at CSR (we can share a tree!) from 12/23 - 1/1.

Sounds like fun! I'm looking forward to it!

[UrsulasShadow]

Thanks, Triplefigs, I'll do that! I thought yours was made a sticky last year, but couldn't remember. That'll make it easier for everyone to find.

[triplefigs]

Thanks, Triplefigs, I'll do that! I thought yours was made a sticky last year, but couldn't remember. That'll make it easier for everyone to find.

Here's the swap from last year. May help you in organizing.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=901787&referrerid=&highlight=

[UrsulasShadow]

Thanks for everything, Triplefigs...I changed my format somewhat, and guess what? We're now a sticky! So, if you go looking for the thread w/o using your user cp links, you'll find it at the top of Countdowns and Live Reports.

[triplefigs]

Thanks for everything, Triplefigs...I changed my format somewhat, and guess what? We're now a sticky! So, if you go looking for the thread w/o using your user cp links, you'll find it at the top of Countdowns and Live Reports.

Great job! Hope you have a fabulous Christmas trip. Maybe next year you and I can organize the tree swap together!

[Joan S.]

Hi, Would LOVE to be included in the TREE swap! We will be at the BCV Dec.18-22. MY DS and I will both be party: to celebrate our :bday: !! Joan

[RachelTori]

I love this idea!! :love:

We'll be at AKL 12/23-26.

[angela4202]

Here it is, the thread you've all been waiting for...The Official Resort Christmas Tree Swap Thread! No, really, without all the fanfare, this is a fun way to meet other DISers and get your resort decorating needs met. Many of us like to put a little Christmas (or holiday) tree as part of our resort room decorations during this festive time of year, but who wants to pack it all up and take it home at the end of the trip? Not me, anyway. So instead, we find another DISer who has just arrived for their "fun in the winter holiday sun" vacation, and pass the tree on to them! They might be in the same resort, or if both parties are willing to do the swap, in resorts that are convenient for one or the other to travel to.
I've included a list of folks who have already expressed an interest in this, so jump right in and let us know where you'll be and when, and I'll add you to the list. When we get closer to the holidays, we'll work out all the details of which tree to whom and where. You can use any tree you like, fake or real, prelit or not, decorated in any way you want...it just has to be portable. If you have a link to trees that can be bought online, please share that, too!

Here's the list so far....

Grand Floridian
Cinderella Fan- Grand Floridian- ?
JennyMominRI- GF/AKL- 11/27-12/4
mickekmania- Grand Floridian- 12/17-12/27

Yacht & Beach Club
Stauncie- Yacht Club- 12/1-12/11 (can provide tree)
wdwluver- Yacht Club- 12/23-12/27 (can provide tree)
jfsdrv6- Beach Club- 11/27-12/4
Joan S.- Beach Club- 12/18-12/22

Boardwalk
disgranma- Boardwalk Villas- 12/10-12/15
mjuden- Boardwalk Villas - 12/19-12/26
CinderellaIam- BWV/BC- 12/7-12/14

Wilderness Lodge
Nascia- WL/AKL- 12/9-12/18
jlhansen- Wilderness Lodge Villas- 12/17-12/22

Polynesian
Angel16- Poly/AKL- 11/27-12/11

Animal Kingdom Lodge
RachelTori- AKL- 12/23-12/26

Port Orleans-French Quarter
forr2grls- POFQ- 12/7-12/14
Frosty466- POFQ- 12/10-12/16
momto2inKC- POFQ- 12/14-12/23

Coronado Springs
UrsulasShadow- Coronado Springs-12/4-12/8 (can provide tree)
cdndislvr- Coronado Springs-12/11-1/2
vsimeone- Coronado Springs- 12/23-1/1

Caribbean Beach
aide4- Caribbean Beach -12/23-12/29

Pop Century
phisigprincess- Pop Century- 12/9-12/16
4lilpoohs- Pop Century- 12/13-12/27

angela4202 POFQ- 12/23-12/28

[UrsulasShadow]

We're kickin' now!

[got2lovedisney]

Can you add me too? We'll be at Wilderness Lodge 12/22 thru 12/25 (my birthday!).

Thanks!

[abbs25]

I will be at the Wilderness Lodge from Dec. 17-22 and would be willing to provide a tree to someone else. I am planning on getting something and bringing it on the drive.

[aide4]

Thanks for organizing this Mindy!! Count me in!

[UrsulasShadow]

You're welcome! Anyone else????

[JenLittle]

Add me to the list!
Boardwalk Villas Dec.3-8

Jennifer Little
I am sure I can bring a tree too!

Thanks so much!

[Angel16]

There have already been shared a couple of ideas of where we can purchase a Christmas tree already decorated and ready to set up. I am looking for more ideas. Any suggestions???? :santa:

[UrsulasShadow]

Anyone else out there want in? Anyone know of some good tree bargains?

[ktpool]

We would be interested - staying at Poly Dec 7 - 10th!

[Angel16]

You're welcome! Anyone else????

Mindy, Is there a cut-off date for signing up? I would imagine there would have to be a drop date so plans can be made and groups matched up.

Thank you for doing all this. :thumbsup2

Angel

[cndncruiz]

We would be interested in sharing...

We arrive at All Star Sports on December 23d and leave AKL on January 1st.

Please sign us up. lol :lmao:

[UrsulasShadow]

Added in, thanks for joining!

Mindy, Is there a cut-off date for signing up? I would imagine there would have to be a drop date so plans can be made and groups matched up.

Thank you for doing all this. :thumbsup2

Angel

Yeah, I've been thinking about that too. I think Triplefigs closed it the 3rd week in October, but I thought I'd keep it running until the 1st of November, since I started it a little late. We don't have anyone on the swap arriving before Thanksgiving yet, but if we do, I may adjust the closing date to give everyone a chance to get the tree ordered or bought (esp. if buying online it might take time). How does that sound? Any thoughts on this?

[UrsulasShadow]

Anyone else? Less than 2 weeks until we close this swap...join us now!

[thedears]

would love to join but looks like we'd be the only SSR crew... Dec 10-15

[mmmcq]

Hi UrsulasShadow,

I didn't know this thread existed. We are sharing a tree for the first 1/2 of our trip over at OKW via a thread on the DVC board. I'm bringing down at least one tree (maybe two) or shipping them ahead. But I'd love a tree to finish off our trip - 11/22-24 at BC - if there's one available. Or maybe I can ship a third and leave it there.

Over on the DVC Tree share board - we will leave an envelope inside the box and folks can share the shipping expense back to the owner at the end of the holiday season. Is that similar to what you've done in the past?

Let me know if you need me to supply a tree. I haven't boxed them up yet because our trip is still a surprise for my kids and I don't want them catching on too early. But I have a bunch of minature trees, lights and ornaments. What I don't have in ornaments I can buy in a few weeks...

[lisaluvsmickey2000]

I would like to join in the swap. We will be at Pop 11/26-12/2. I wouldn't mind bringing a small tree w/ us! Let me know if we fit and what to do to pass it along!

Thanks :love:

[SusanMomOf2]

Hello! This sounds like a fun idea. I'll be at Shades of Green from 11/25-12/3. How does this work, do I bring a tree or receive one from someone? Thanks!

Susan

[UrsulasShadow]

Hi UrsulasShadow,

I didn't know this thread existed. We are sharing a tree for the first 1/2 of our trip over at OKW via a thread on the DVC board. I'm bringing down at least one tree (maybe two) or shipping them ahead. But I'd love a tree to finish off our trip - 11/22-24 at BC - if there's one available. Or maybe I can ship a third and leave it there.

Over on the DVC Tree share board - we will leave an envelope inside the box and folks can share the shipping expense back to the owner at the end of the holiday season. Is that similar to what you've done in the past?

Let me know if you need me to supply a tree. I haven't boxed them up yet because our trip is still a surprise for my kids and I don't want them catching on too early. But I have a bunch of minature trees, lights and ornaments. What I don't have in ornaments I can buy in a few weeks...
In the past (okay, last year is the only one I've participated in :goodvibes ), we didn't bother shipping back, but the last person with the tree was responsible with the ultimate fate of the tree...they could keep it, they could donate it to their local nursing home,they could arrange to ship it back, or they could do what I did...leave it as a holiday tip for Mousekeeping. If you'd like to arrange it otherwise, feel free to pm all parties in your swap-line (when we finally have one!) and set up whatever works for you. The first person in the swap line will be responsible for supplying the tree, so if this doesn't work for you, maybe you can pm the others in your line and ask them to share expenses. I keep the tree cheap, and I'd have one anyway, and I'd leave it for Mousekeeping anyway, so it isn't an extra expense for me...but if it is prohibitive for anyone, I'm sure we'll all understand.

[UrsulasShadow]

would love to join but looks like we'd be the only SSR crew... Dec 10-15
I was the only one at SSR last year! If you don't mind traveling, you can arrange to pick it up at another resort. I arranged to pick up mine from the desk at Contemporary, since the DISer I was getting it from and I couldn't figure out a mutually-agreeable time, so she left it there for me with my name on it. On my arrival day I was having dinner at the CG, so it was convenient to pick it up then. (The addendum to this little story is...I forgot to pick it up :blush: , but the next morning there was a knock on my door, and there was the nicest CM, standing there holding my tree! I don't recommend this as a method, but it was the first of the pixie dust I got on that trip!).

[UrsulasShadow]

Hello! This sounds like a fun idea. I'll be at Shades of Green from 11/25-12/3. How does this work, do I bring a tree or receive one from someone? Thanks!

Susan
We'll know better when I start setting things up, but you're pretty early, so you may be first in your line. I'm going to hunt online for inexpensive trees, and when I have some links, I'll post them. If anyone else has links, please post them here!

[thedears]

I was the only one at SSR last year! If you don't mind traveling, you can arrange to pick it up at another resort. I arranged to pick up mine from the desk at Contemporary, since the DISer I was getting it from and I couldn't figure out a mutually-agreeable time, so she left it there for me with my name on it. On my arrival day I was having dinner at the CG, so it was convenient to pick it up then. (The addendum to this little story is...I forgot to pick it up :blush: , but the next morning there was a knock on my door, and there was the nicest CM, standing there holding my tree! I don't recommend this as a method, but it was the first of the pixie dust I got on that trip!).


Thanks for the info, but I actually ordered one lastnight as I was surfing. I found a cute 2' fiber optic tree for $14.99....it comes already decorated but I plan on adding my own Disney decorations once I get there. pixiedust:

[mmmcq]

Actually, I think the shipping it back part might be hard for most. I'll check and see if I can pre-pay for UPS and then someone could just leave it at the front desk. I have the trees and the decorations....it's just that I have a bunch that I use outside. I do a lot of holiday stuff including running a Holiday House Tour. I never know when I might need them! I have a basement full of decorations - boxes and boxes of stuff. I'm not only a DIS and Disney aholic ....I'm a Christmas decoration aholic. They are all nightmarish diseases to catch. :lmao:

[momto2inKC]

I just found the most adorable tree at my Dollar General store! It's DIS green and fiber optic!!! It's 32 inches, so just under 3 ft tall.
And the best part, it was only $10!!! I had to buy it :goodvibes
I'll try to get a pic of it and post so you all can see :thumbsup2

Here's a pic of it, not the best though!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/momto2inkc/100_1423.jpg

[UrsulasShadow]

Thanks for the info, but I actually ordered one lastnight as I was surfing. I found a cute 2' fiber optic tree for $14.99....it comes already decorated but I plan on adding my own Disney decorations once I get there. pixiedust:
I just found the most adorable tree at my Dollar General store! It's DIS green and fiber optic!!! It's 32 inches, so just under 3 ft tall.
Are you both still in the swap? Do you want to pass these on when you leave?

[nittanyliongirl02]

This sounds like fun, count us in. My DF and I will be staying at the Pop Century from 12/16-12/23. We would love as much holiday spirit as possible!!! Great idea! :thumbsup2

[momto2inKC]

Are you both still in the swap? Do you want to pass these on when you leave?

Yes, I will definitely pass mine on! I see that there is someone arriving at POFQ the day we check out, so i'd gladly pass it on!

[thedears]

Are you both still in the swap? Do you want to pass these on when you leave?


At this time I think we will bow out. We've talked as a family and have decided that we will pass on the tree but it will be to a family that will be checking in on the day we check out. We decided to do this so we wouldn't have to worry about trying to get two people together to make the swap. Thanks for the great ideas though

[UrsulasShadow]

At this time I think we will bow out. We've talked as a family and have decided that we will pass on the tree but it will be to a family that will be checking it on the day we check out. We decided to do this so we wouldn't have to worry about trying to get two people together to make the swap. Thanks for the great ideas though
I understand the DVC boards also do a swap...maybe you might want to check that one out?
Have a wonderful WDW holiday!

[forr2grls]

Mindy,
Thank you so much for starting this thread! I posted on the original thread. I see my name,just wanted to let you know i'm still interested in bringing my own tree and passing it along! once again,thanks!!!:)


Paula

[missnanse]

Hi Mindy, I am new here but think this is a great idea. I will be at the Poly DEC16-23 and I have a tree that I would be willing to leave for someone, so please add me to the list and I hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday, Nanci

[UrsulasShadow]

Mindy,
Thank you so much for starting this thread! I posted on the original thread. I see my name,just wanted to let you know i'm still interested in bringing my own tree and passing it along! once again,thanks!!!
Thanks, Paula!
Hi Mindy, I am new here but think this is a great idea. I will be at the Poly DEC16-23 and I have a tree that I would be willing to leave for someone, so please add me to the list and I hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday, Nanci
Thanks, Nanci, and welcome to the DIS!

[DomisDisAunt]

:cool1: :thumbsup2 :woohoo: :dance3: ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

:surfweb: WDW here we come again!!!!!! +1 :grouphug: :cold:

OMG!! U.S.- What a TREE-mendous idea!! This is so great!! Count us in!!
My DM and DS and I were debating on whether we should do this and now we can!! (Without the hassle btw!) Thanks so much for putting this all together! Disneyers like you make all of our vacations extra special!!

All of the great tips and special details are what truly makes a Disney trip so special!! Sooo, we will be at the Contemporary from Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 23 to Tuesday, November 28th, 2006, if you can fit us in! Per your list, I think we are the only ones at the Contemporary so far! Hopefully, we will start a trend!

I am really looking forward to this trip! 1st time with 3 yr old DN! He just adores Christmas lights (a boy after my own heart!) and he is just going to burst when he sees this tree!! Thanks again for all of your work in this!!
Just e mail us with the details so that we can arrange for a pick up!! TY!!!
30 DAYS AND COUNTING.............
:rolleyes1 :hourglass :Pinkbounc :bounce: :jumping3:
DH, DW, DM, DD, DS, DBIL, and DN party: :car: :rainbow:
:earsboy: :earsgirl: :earsgirl: :earsboy: :earsgirl: :earsboy: :earseek:

[UrsulasShadow]

Thanks for joining us, DomisDisAunt! Don't forget to take your DN to the Osborne Lights at MGM...they will blow him away!

[UrsulasShadow]

Mindy,
Thank you so much for starting this thread! I posted on the original thread. I see my name,just wanted to let you know i'm still interested in bringing my own tree and passing it along! once again,thanks!!!:)


Paula
Thanks, Paula. Just now noticed you said you could provide a tree, so I updated the list to mention that. Thanks for that!

Everyone, check the list to make sure I have everything right on it, okay? I'm not the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree when it comes to these things (chuckle, snicker, snort).

[UrsulasShadow]

You know, I just thought of something. Seems like there's quite a few people arriving later in the month that can provide trees. I know I'm shipping mine down to the resort beforehand, so I thought I might just ship it down earlier to an earlier arrival, and they can pass it on to me when I arrive. Is anyone else thinking this may work for them?

[DomisDisAunt]

That would be fine for us considering I also see that we are the first arrivals on the list so far! Thanks for everything! DDA

[weluvdisney]

Hi Everybody!!!

I think that this is a great idea, please add my family to the list!!

We are going 12/1-12/9. We arrive on Friday 12/1 and we will be staying at ASMO. The first evening we have ADR's @ Kona and we plan on taking a monorail tour of all of the monorail resorts Holiday Decorations so I can pick up a tree up at any of these resorts.

Thanks for doing this!!!! Not too much longer now~! :banana:

[mickeysgirl17]

Staying at POP 12/8-12/16. First trip ever! mvmcp on the 12th. Cirque on the 14th!

[UrsulasShadow]

Staying at POP 12/8-12/16. First trip ever! mvmcp on the 12th. Cirque on the 14th!
Shall I presume since you posted here, that you would like to be included in the tree swap? I put you on the list...

[pyrxtc]

I would love to have a tree in our room. I'll be at AKL from Dec 1-5. my first Christmas season in the world.

[paper1225]

I am game! We arrive at the ASMu Family Suites 12/22 in the afternoon and leave 12/29!

[happylalagirl]

I am a frequent disboarder on the weddings and honeymoon page. We are getting married at Disney in December. We have 2 stays and would love a tree for both or at least one part of the stay.

We are staying at the Port Orleans Riverside from 12/7 - 12/11/06. The only tough part would be getting the tree to the next person on the 11th. That is the day of our wedding.

The next part of the stay is from 12/12 - 12/16/06 at the Port Orleans French Quarter.

The night of our wedding (12/11) we are staying at the Grand Floridian - Disney pays for it. :goodvibes

Thanks for setting this up. I would be unable to bring a tree since we will be traveling from NJ with all of our wedding stuff. :wizard:

Thanks again for organizing this!!!

Diane :wave2:

[ClareH37]

This sounds great fun - we're staying at YC 5th December until 12th December :cool1:

[magicbride2b]

We will be staying at Saratoga Springs from December 16 - 22nd. We will be coming from the Disney Magic, so we will not be able to bring a tree but would love to swap and such! This will be a great addition to our honeymoon! Please add us to the list, hopefully it will work out! Oh, we will be leaving on December 22 at 10:00AM, so we would have to swap the tree on the 21st.

Thanks,

Jodie

[UrsulasShadow]

Okay, I've added you in.
I'm putting this out there for everyone...seems like more people are putting in requests for trees than volunteering to bring trees...especially for the early December arrivals. If anyone who isn't marked down for volunteering a tree can bring or ship one (esp. late Nov/early Dec. arrivals), would you please PM me? I'd hate to set all this up, only to find that there's no tree to swap!

[mom2ee]

we will be at AKL Dec 18 - 22

let me know how to do this

[martin2479]

Hey Mouseketeers! We would like to be added to the list. We will be at the BC 12/16-12/23!

TTFN

[Jestocost]

My family and I will be at POFQ, 12/21-12/26!

[NeverBeen2DW]

I think I would like to be added too. I want to investigate trees over the weekend if that is okay before I commit to bringing one down. I will be at AKL Dec 7th to the 13th. I also have to check with the airlines how many bags we get to bring these days. I am flying on American if anyone knows. I have not flown in years!

[cdndislvr]

I think I would like to be added too. I want to investigate trees over the weekend if that is okay before I commit to bringing one down. I will be at AKL Dec 7th to the 13th. I also have to check with the airlines how many bags we get to bring these days. I am flying on American if anyone knows. I have not flown in years!

Just copied this from the American Airlines website..... :thumbsup2
Dimensions, Weight and Number of Pieces

For flights wholly within the United States and between the United States and Canada
The maximum amount of baggage each ticketed passenger is allowed free of charge is:
2 pieces checked and one carry-on
Please note that one carry-on personal item (see "Carry-on Allowance") does not count toward the free bag allowance.

The size limitation of your luggage is calculated by adding the total outside dimensions of each bag, that is, length + width + height.
Two checked bags at 62 in/157 cm each

One carry-on bag at 45 in/114 cm
The maximum weight per checked bag is 50 lbs/23 kgs.
The maximum weight per carry-on bag is 40 lbs/18 kgs.

[fluffykim]

We will be at Saratoga Spring from 12/23 - 12/29

[lovespoohbear]

i wanna tree swap. akl dec17-24 let me know what to do

[kath1210]

We'll be at OKW from December 17 - 23.

We did this last year and it was great!

[UrsulasShadow]

We'll be at OKW from December 17 - 23.

We did this last year and it was great!
Yep, I know...we got our tree from you last year (AND the wonderful gingerbread house kit!) You're the first from OKW to join, but maybe we can get someone from another resort to do the switch with you.

[NeverBeen2DW]

We would like to participate also. I have to talk this over with my son though. We bought tree decorations and a little tree today for the trip (target has really cute ones for 12.99 prelit and in a cute pot) and to pass on but now my son is saying he wants to bring it home for his bedroom. He is 4 so I am going to have to try to explain the whole idea behind this. So count us in for now. I will have to get back to you on this. What is the dead line for this?

[LeesyUD]

I will be staying at the POLY from the 8-16th...I would love to work something out if we can! We will have a car so we can drop it off at another resort. However I saw someone on the list that was arriving at the POLY on Dec. 16th so I could probably leave it at the front desk I would think. Also I saw someone was leaving from the POLY on the 10th...maybe we could work something out that morning when they leave or the night before on the 9th? I do not need the tree the whole time but a couple of nights would be nice :) I may be able to have a tree delivered....if my assistance is need on this let me know :)

[disneydoc2004]

We'll be at WL villas from 12/23-12/30 and would love to get involved.

Wendy

[kath1210]

Yep, I know...we got our tree from you last year (AND the wonderful gingerbread house kit!) You're the first from OKW to join, but maybe we can get someone from another resort to do the switch with you.

Hi Mindy - I joined this thread before realizing that your were the OP. How are you doing?

Yes, we'll try to hook up with someone else who'll be leaving around our arrival time and pick up the tree. I'll wait a little while to see who else joins up.

Thanks for doing this!

[riverbendchick]

HI,
My family and I will be at all star movies beginning 12/9-12/17 and would love to participate in a swap if that date is open. Please let me know and thanks so much.

[figment85]

Hi, please count us in if we fit into the schedule! We'll be arriving at POP 12/2 through 12/9. Looks like you might need someone for a few of those days.

[UrsulasShadow]

Getting close now, looks like it may come together. If anyone sees you're the first in arriving at a resort, can you let me know if you can provide the tree? If you already are down for one, thanks!

[kath1210]

Getting close now, looks like it may come together. If anyone sees you're the first in arriving at a resort, can you let me know if you can provide the tree? If you already are down for one, thanks!

If we don't find someone to get a tree from, we'll be happy to buy one and pass it along to someone who will be staying after we leave on the 23rd.

[Angel16]

I feel that cdndislvr had a great idea with gathering airline information for our trips. I know many here on the DIS fly Southwest so I though I would copy their baggage policy. This is right from their site.


Southwest Airlines Baggage Information
Checked and Carryon Baggage

Checked BaggageScreening and Identification: Checked baggage will be screened and is subject to physical inspection as mandated by the TSA. Customers may be required to present identification. Regulations require name identification on the outside. We recommend placing identification on the inside of baggage, too. Name labels are available at Southwest Airlines ticket counters. Once you've checked your luggage, make sure you receive a separate claim check for each piece of baggage you've checked. Check to make sure that the city shown on the claim check(s) matches your final destination.
Please see the TSA's web site for a list of prohibited items.

Baggage Allowance: For each ticketed Customer, Southwest allows three (3) checked pieces with size limitations for each individual piece.

Excess Baggage: Excess baggage will be charged at the rate of $50.00 for the first (1st) through the ninth (9th) extra bag and $110.00 for each piece checked thereafter.

Weight and Size Allowance: Maximum weight is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height) per checked piece of luggage. Effective March 1, 2005, overweight items from 51 to 70 pounds will be accepted for a charge of $25.00 per item. Items weighing from 71 to 100 pounds and oversized items in excess of 62 inches but not more than 80 inches (i.e., surfboards, bicycles, vaulting poles) will be accepted for a charge of $50.00 per item. Any item weighing more than 100 pounds must be shipped as Air Cargo. However, Customers cannot use SWA Cargo unless classified as a Known Shipper as defined by the FAA or FAA approved Indirect Air Carriers (IAC). For all Cargo inquires please call the Cargo Sales and Service Center at 1-800-533-1222.


:bounce: :santa: :bounce: Those of us flying Southwest can have Three .... 3 checked items ! Woo Hoo now I know I don't have to ship a tree. :thumbsup2

I thought this would help some others.

[NeverBeen2DW]

We would like to participate also. I have to talk this over with my son though. We bought tree decorations and a little tree today for the trip (target has really cute ones 12 inches tall for 12.99 prelit and in a cute pot) and to pass on but now my son is saying he wants to bring it home for his bedroom. He is 4 so I am going to have to try to explain the whole idea behind this. So count us in for now. I will have to get back to you on this. What is the dead line for this?

[UrsulasShadow]

Thanks for the baggage information, Angel16!

We would like to participate also. I have to talk this over with my son though. We bought tree decorations and a little tree today for the trip (target has really cute ones 12 inches tall for 12.99 prelit and in a cute pot) and to pass on but now my son is saying he wants to bring it home for his bedroom. He is 4 so I am going to have to try to explain the whole idea behind this. So count us in for now. I will have to get back to you on this. What is the dead line for this?
Tomorrow will be the last day to sign up (Halloween). I close the swap to any newcomers 11/1 first thing in the morning (I'll count the overnight submissions). I will post the lists within a day or two of that, and I will start PM'ing the "first in line" people to see if they're still in, and will be supplying a tree. If they bow out, I'll take them off the list and ask the 2nd in line, and so on. As soon as the list is posted, you can start PM'ing the person before and after you in line in order to set up your own swap. Please let me know if you get no response from the people you're swapping with, so I can bump them off the list and rearrange. So, as you can see, the sooner you let me know where you stand, the easier it is for me, and everyone else involved.

Thanks, everyone, for your involvement in this! It really does add a sparkle to the holiday vacations!

[Joan S.]

Thanks for the baggage information, Angel16!


Tomorrow will be the last day to sign up (Halloween). I close the swap to any newcomers 11/1 first thing in the morning (I'll count the overnight submissions). I will post the lists within a day or two of that, and I will start PM'ing the "first in line" people to see if they're still in, and will be supplying a tree. If they bow out, I'll take them off the list and ask the 2nd in line, and so on. As soon as the list is posted, you can start PM'ing the person before and after you in line in order to set up your own swap. Please let me know if you get no response from the people you're swapping with, so I can bump them off the list and rearrange. So, as you can see, the sooner you let me know where you stand, the easier it is for me, and everyone else involved.

Thanks, everyone, for your involvement in this! It really does add a sparkle to the holiday vacations!
Hi, What if the person before you arrives before you do and stays longer than you??? I noticed the person before me in the BC SWAP and I would be in this situation. Joan S.

[UrsulasShadow]

Hi, What if the person before you arrives before you do and stays longer than you??? I noticed the person before me in the BC SWAP and I would be in this situation. Joan S.
You may be the recipient of a tree from the YC, since they're so close by. I'll do my best with the lists, so that the swap occurs as close as possible to one person's checkin/ the other person's checkout, but that may mean going between resorts a little. As soon as I work the lists, it may become a little clearer.

[RachelTori]

Mindy,

I'm heading out of town tomorrow for a week - so if you get the lists together and PM me, I won't get it until Nov 7th. We definitely are "in" for sure. OK?!! Thanks for all your time and effort putting this together and I will get back to you on 11/7. :wave2:

[UrsulasShadow]

Mindy,

I'm heading out of town tomorrow for a week - so if you get the lists together and PM me, I won't get it until Nov 7th. We definitely are "in" for sure. OK?!! Thanks for all your time and effort putting this together and I will get back to you on 11/7. :wave2:
OK! Have a good trip, and we'll be talking to you!

[Joan S.]

You may be the recipient of a tree from the YC, since they're so close by. I'll do my best with the lists, so that the swap occurs as close as possible to one person's checkin/ the other person's checkout, but that may mean going between resorts a little. As soon as I work the lists, it may become a little clearer.
Hi, No problem for me to pick up a tree at another resort we will have a car. And I just wanted to say THANK YOU and pixiedust: for doing this! My son and I are both celebrating SPECIAL actual Birthdates at WDW,since we were both near Christmas babies this is really a DREAM come true trip for the two of us! (I JUST have to start getting ready for Christmas NOVEMBER 1st and I should be GOOD-TO-GO by December 17th!!) Joan

[UrsulasShadow]

Okay, everyone, I posted the lists on page 1! Got it done sooner than I originally planned, because I suspect there's going to be some changes requested, and wanted to give us some time to work with them. Look over everything on the list, PM the people before and after you on your list to set up drop off/ pick up times and places. If you have a santa next to your name, that means you're bringing a tree (or shipping one, bless you, paper1225!). If this doesn't work for you, PM me ASAP! This only works if everyone participates, and I don't want to see anyone disappointed (not that anyone can be disappointed in WDW around Christmastime!). Thanks for all your involvement, and see you around the holidays!

[UrsulasShadow]

Oh, and to add...look at what DomisDisAunt found on Walmart online! I want to see that passed around on the monorail! http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5012959

[UrsulasShadow]

Just a note...I made a change to swaps 4 and 11. Please recheck your order if you're in these swap lines. Cinderella Fan, since you lost your swap buddy, I plugged you into one of the POFQ swap lines...hope this isn't too inconvenient. I wanted to make sure you had a tree for your honeymoon suite...;)

[phisigprincess]

Now the front desk will definately hold the tree for a few days if there is a gap between days, correct?

[UrsulasShadow]

I'm counting on it...they have always done it before. Just make sure to put the full name of the recipient, the check-in date, and the resort they're from (if it's different from the resort they're picking up at), along with "Hold for Check-In" on the package. They hold packages shipped to them in this way, so I don't think it will be a problem. I'd make sure it's in a bag or box, though.

EDITED TO ADD:
Okay, that answer wasn't definite enough, and I hate wishy-washy answers! So I called up Coronado Springs directly, spoke to Thomas (thanks, Thomas!), and he said it's no problem to leave a package for someone checking in later. Leave it with Bell Services, and remember, that's where you will be directed to pick it up as well, at Bell Services. There! A REAL answer!

[UrsulasShadow]

Has everyone started contacting each other? I know there are some swaps which are all set, but I haven't heard from some others.

[Cinderella Fan]

Just a note...I made a change to swaps 4 and 11. Please recheck your order if you're in these swap lines. Cinderella Fan, since you lost your swap buddy, I plugged you into one of the POFQ swap lines...hope this isn't too inconvenient. I wanted to make sure you had a tree for your honeymoon suite...;)


Like I said before, Mindy, you are wonderful! :thumbsup2

[UrsulasShadow]

Like I said before, Mindy, you are wonderful! :thumbsup2
Gee, thanks... :blush: t'waren't nuthin...http://www.boomerweb.net/users/distech/wand.gif

[UrsulasShadow]

Is everyone all set, then?

[ClareH37]

I'm all set - this is going to be such fun :)

[DomisDisAunt]

We have made contact and are working on it but all should be fine!!
Swap #7 JS

[momto2inKC]

Yep! I've been in contact with the person i'm handing my tree off to...thanks for setting this up! :santa:

Is everyone all set, then?

[lovespoohbear]

Is everyone all set, then?
::yes::

[4lilpoohs]

I'm in swap 9. I contacted the person before me :)

[jfsdrv6]

If anyone is interested, DisneyShopping dot com has some cute 2006 snow globe ornaments on sale today for $4.99, which are usually $14.95.

[SusanMomOf2]

Hi! I am the provider for swap 12. I have the cute little tree (3') and ornaments, too. My husband is in Iraq, and I got him the exact same tree and ornaments. Yet another way to stay connected to our dear soldiers over there. :-) I contacted the person getting it after me, and everything is a GO!

Susan

[jfsdrv6]

SusanMomOf2 writes > "My husband is in Iraq"
To your husband, and family, a HUGE THANK YOU!

(For anyone bringing Christmas lights, don't forget an extension cord.)

[UrsulasShadow]

Susan,
What a special tree that will be! And you're under 2 weeks now...woohoo!
Have a wonderful time in WDW, and happy thoughts out there for your DH!

[Pooh's Pal]

What a bummer....wish I'd seen this post long ago...would of loved to have a tree up during our short trip to the World. Oh well, maybe next year!

[phisigprincess]

Has anyone been part of a successful swap yet? I'd love to hear how it went!

[UrsulasShadow]

DomisDisAunt is the only one who should be back already, I think, with lisaluvsmickey2000 due back today. Hope all went well with them, and their trips were magical!

[LeesyUD]

Hi! I am the provider for swap 12. I have the cute little tree (3') and ornaments, too. My husband is in Iraq, and I got him the exact same tree and ornaments. Yet another way to stay connected to our dear soldiers over there. :-) I contacted the person getting it after me, and everything is a GO!

Susan
I just want to say thank you as I am in that swap :thumbsup2 and happy happy holidays to you and your family!
Lisa

[lisaluvsmickey2000]

Just in!!!!

The trip was extra magical! :cool1: Got a few magical moments to share in an upcoming post trip thread!

Hope Wendy (Figment85?) got the tree and wasn't too confused w/ the vacuum box! :rotfl:

Got to sleep now, the 9 1/2 hour drive has done me in!!! :crazy:

[UrsulasShadow]

Well, off I go! I won't have internet access while I'm gone, so unless someone wants to step in to handle this while I'm gone, you are on your own for a little while (until Saturday, anyway). Everyone's pretty much handling their own swap anyway, so I trust you guys can work out any glitches between each other. Have a wonderful trip, all who are going this week, and talk to the rest of you soon!

[SusanMomOf2]

I had a GREAT trip and thank you to everyone for your kind words concerning my husband in Iraq. I left my tree at the Poly, with the person's name and check in date writen on it. :-)

Here's a pic
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/koolettedavis/DisneyWorldChristmas06052.jpg

[phisigprincess]

That tree looks so great!!!! I'm sure it was the perfect addition to your room for the holidays. :)

[MammaNicholas]

How nice. I wish I would have seen this one sooner, our dates would have worked well with Swap 5. Oh well, maybe next time.

[DomisDisAunt]

Well, I can't believe that it's been 20 days since we left! OMG where does the time go?? It was a whirlwind but the best time we have ever had! Domi's little head exploded and we all had a riot! As he says... it was SUPERWICKED!!
We had a perfect trip from the start.. leaving on Thanksgiving Day was the best! Not a soul at the airport in the early am! No lines for anything, including security! Traveling was a joy! Then we were upgraded from a garden wing to a tower room at the Contemporary! It wasn't the MK side but who's complaining!? It was the trip of our dreams! They sure made our wishes come true!
The swap went great!! I thought I was only a few minutes late meeting JennsmominRI but when I got back to our room, I think I was actually over 1 hr late!! No wonder she was so surprised that we actually ran into each other!! I have to apologize to her but I did not realize that our clocks must have been 1 hr off!! Anyway, I met a lovely woman, her friend and her husband and made the swap. Unknown how I will get my tree back as the last person in the swap has not responded to me but oh well....I will keep trying so I don't lose it! The message to return the tree was going to go along with it and all my information is on it so I am hoping to see it again someday so that I can use it for next year!!
I will post a photo as soon as I can figure out how to attach it to my message. It looks like the site is having issues.
Anyway, I hope everyones' swaps go as well as ours and that they have just as good of a time! I big Thank You to UrsulasShadow for putting this together! It was an awesome idea and the only souveniers we really bought were ornaments! It was lovely to see the tree in the room at night with the new ornaments for the day and now we will use them at home to remember this great adventure!!
Booking the next trip right away!! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone!!
Julie

[phisigprincess]

Bad news. :( Somewhere between the AKL and Pop, Disney lost tree swap 7's tree. :( I had them looking everywhere, but it they can't find it. It was no one in the swap, but Disney dropped the ball. *tear* But hey, we're still having a fantastic time here - just did the Keys to the Kingdom tour and now it's time for a nap!!! Talk to you all when we get back!

[UrsulasShadow]

Yup, happened in my swap, too, at least one of them. I'm hoping it still might show up. I'm also thinking that maybe bringing them to luggage services to hold might work out better, since the front desk doesn't seem terribly well-equipped to handle this. Let us know what worked for you!

[phisigprincess]

Miracle on Tree Swap 7 street!!! They found it! The day after posting this they found it laying in the back of luggage services. :) So we get it for 2 days and Cinderella Fan's DM can get it too! HOORAY!

[figment85]

Thanks to UrsulaShadow for all your work. Our tree was waiting for us at check in and we loved it! It was on for our whole trip...which went by too quickly, of course. WDW at Christmas is wonderful! We've only visited in the summer before.
The concierge at POP was very helpful when I brought the tree back upon leaving. He put several tags on the box, so I hope the swap worked.

[UrsulasShadow]

I'm glad this worked out for many of you. I keep hearing about lost trees that really shouldn't have been lost, but are found later. I think the front desk is really overburdened, and doesn't have a clear policy on how to deal with packages. Some are found in Bell services, some in luggage handling, some just appear out of nowhere in the rooms! So my advice is, whoever takes over the tree swap next year, advise folks to make their swaps IN PERSON if possible! I don't think it'll be me doing this next year, as I have to save a little money for retirement and skip Disney!

So happy to hear of the swaps that worked, though, and happy to hear that everyone has been having great vacations! Mine was fantastic, and too short!

[kath1210]

Unfortunately, Swap 11 didn't happen. I got a message from Diane when I checked in that she never got the tree at her resort. Another lost tree, I guess.

It was great being at WDW during Christmastime anyway!:goodvibes :santa:

[martin2479]

Stauncie,

I was there from 12/16-12/26...and never got the tree. The hotel said it was never left. I checked on it everyday and had several hotel front desk managers looking for it. The tree was never located or left for us by CinderellaIam. I tried to call her several times and left messages, but got no call back. I assume she took the tree when she left.

Thanks,

Ben Martin

[CinderellaIam]

Ben,

As we discussed before I left, the tree was left at the front desk for you with your name on it on 12/14. They said it would be brought over to bell services but if you asked for it at the desk they would refer you to the bell desk. I feel bad that you didn't get it.

Stauncie went through a lot of trouble finding me to make sure I got the tree, and then I took a trip (via AK) to the AKL and back to make sure you got the tree. Not sure where you called me, as I checked out of BCV on 12/14 and the only messages I received were from Stauncie :confused3

To imply that I took the tree...that is very insulting and rude.

Stauncie, if you need help in locating the tree, please let me know and I will make as many phone calls as necessary to track down your tree.





Stauncie,

I was there from 12/16-12/26...and never got the tree. The hotel said it was never left. I checked on it everyday and had several hotel front desk managers looking for it. The tree was never located or left for us by CinderellaIam. I tried to call her several times and left messages, but got no call back. I assume she took the tree when she left.

Thanks,

Ben Martin

[UrsulasShadow]

Stauncie,

I was there from 12/16-12/26...and never got the tree. The hotel said it was never left. I checked on it everyday and had several hotel front desk managers looking for it. The tree was never located or left for us by CinderellaIam. I tried to call her several times and left messages, but got no call back. I assume she took the tree when she left.

Thanks,

Ben Martin

LIKE I SAID...

The front desks do NOT seem to be well-equipped to handle the swaps. There doesn't seem to be a firm protocol on this. Trees were getting lost, NOT DUE to anything the swap members did or did not do, but because the front desks seem overburdened. It's not fair to accuse anyone of not doing their part in this, especially when I posted just a couple posts earlier that trees are getting misplaced by the resort staff. And, as frustrating as it is, it's not really their job, either. This is probably somewhat my fault, as I organized this swap without fully understanding the limitations of the resorts. It seemed to go so much more smoothly last year, and there were SEVERAL inter-resort swaps arranged. I don't know what happened, but please, LET'S NOT blame each other! Blame me if you must.

[stauncie]

I will blame myself, first. I wasn't organized, and didn't communicate myself with everyone in swap #1. Sorry, guys. Goodness, I didn't even think to get CinderellaIam's REAL name!!! Disney does NOT know her as CinderellaIam ;)
Besides the fact that we had a HORRIBLE stay, found out our reservation had been cancelled just 2 days before we left for our trip, and then they had given away our room, so we ended up staying at the AKL reg room(nice, but NOT the concierge room we had originally booked at the Yacht Club) I called my son at home, had him check the DIS board to see if cinderellaIam had left me her contact info. Rest assured that Disney does NOT give out your info. It took 1 cast member and 1 manager at the AKL, and then 2 desk clerks and someone from the back office at the Beack Club to finally contact CinderellaIam, using the clues I had.

Ben -
I am so sorry that you didn't get a chance to use the tree. Please accept my apologies.


CinderellaIam,

If you can let my know WHICH desk you left it at (Yacht Club or Beach Club), and any claim #'s or names you left with it, it would help in finding the box.
Poor Momma spent almost 2 hours at the Beach Club yesterday looking for the tree. She is a cast member, so she was personally checking bell services, and said that it was a TOTAL MESS in there.
There IS a 10 ft tree they kept trying to give her, left last February!! :lmao:

[UrsulasShadow]

Oh, stauncie, I'm so sad that you had a difficult time of it! I hope your entire vacation isn't ruined. I love the AKL, but if you were counting on an entirely different area and concierge to boot, wow, that is a let-down (esp. if you didn't even get a room with a savannah view).

If anyone decides to do this swap next year, make sure that people end up meeting face-to-face to swap. If that can't work, I don't think it would be worth it to go through this much trouble.

[CinderellaIam]

Stauncie,

As I said, you went through some awesome hoops to locate me, and I appreciated it. I went the same day we spoke to AKL and picked up the tree. I, in turn, left it for Ben Martin (this is the name I put on the box) on 12/14 at the Beach Club front desk. They had a bellman come over for it, I don't remember his name, but I do remember that his name tag said he was from West Islip, NY - I remember this because that is where the airport is located that we were flying into that evening. At least we thought so, our flight was cancelled due to fog on the ground In West Islip-after we were already checked in.

I did have a claim ticket, however in the mayhem of re-booking our flight, re-claiming our luggage and finding a hotel for both my and my sister's families for the night, I misplaced it. I spent a good amount of time this morning going through all my bags, pockets, etc. again this morning to no avail.

I will call the Beach Club in the morning with this information and hopefully they will locate the tree.

[cdndislvr]

Thanks so much to UrsulasShadow for all the work she did organizing this swap and for the wonderful tree she provided for us. Our tree was missing for a few days (we checked everywhere in the hotel we could think of......even the gift shop) and then it magically appeared in our room. We have no idea where it had been, why it wasn't located when we checked in, but it was such a beautiful little tree when we finally did receive it and it made all the difference to our undecorated room. Just a note for people doing this next year, make sure you exchange both names before going on your trip. UrsulasShadow had our name but I did not think ahead enough to get her name. I felt a little silly when the CSR staff kept asking me the name of the guest who left it for me...ahhh......UrsulasShadow? Kind of funny.....I did PM UrsulasShadow from the resort and got the info but probably would have been smart to do that ahead of time. Although I wonder if it really would have made any difference because our tree arrived with our names clearly written on it.

Thanks again UrsulasShadow.....the Christmas trees really make a difference when you're away from home during the Christmas season.

[matysgrandma]

Well, unfortunately tree swap #3 had some problems, too. I called every day during our stay and the front desk told me there were two trees left but someone had already taken them. So who knows what happened! We still had a wonderful time and I thank you UrsulaShadow for all the hard work you put into this!

[DomisDisAunt]

Hi Phisigprincess!!! I am DomisDisAunt and the first supplier of the Christmas tree for the Swap 7 this last Christmas! I am soooo glad that they finally found the tree for you and you were able to use it for at least a couple of days! When reading your notes it sounded like you got the tree from the girl that I swapped with and not pyrxtc. I am trying to track it down as I never got it back and I was curious about who you got it from. I know you were going to forward it onto Cinderella Fan, were you able to make the swap. I had written her both before we left and after we returned and I have gotten no response from her. When and where did you meet? How did the swap go? Any details that you can tell me on how to reach her? I have tried to contact her again by e mail but that does not seem like it will be good enough. I was just trying to either recoup it for next year or make sure it was donated to someone before she returned yet, I haven't heard a word! It was a very nice tree and I can't believe someone that got a chance to share in having it would just ignore returning it so that someone else would have a chance to use it next year but no replys are making me wonder!
Thanks for any help you can give me!! I appreciate that you passed it on and kept the swap going! Again, I hope you had a terrific time at WDW!! We sure did and planning again already for Thanksgiving next year!!
DDA