A Halloween Adventure in Autism (11/12) New Thread Begun on TR Board!

[Charleston Princess]

Ooohhh, I love New Orleans food! :cloud9:

When Ed and I went there in '95, I thought I wouldn't be able to eat anything because it would all be way too spicy... boy was I wrong! The food was amazing... even the jambalaya we got at the zoo was fantastic! :laughing:

Kathy

Me too! Charles and I went there in 2004, and the food was just amazing! We loved everything we ate!

[mrsksomeday]

Bill and I have been looking at that Food and Wine Festival listing too. There have been some items discussed to try, with Bill it is all desserts :rotfl:.

[KathyRN137]

Bill and I have been looking at that Food and Wine Festival listing too. There have been some items discussed to try, with Bill it is all desserts :rotfl:.


Desserts?? :scared: Ackk! My nemesis!!


Kathy

[jordanyosh]

What...no dog at the China booth.;) Probably pretty smart.

Those menus sound awesome. I'm glad I'm not going to be there..I'm starting to try cutting out fatty foods...and some of the selections sound sooo good, but soo bad.

[carissanboys]

What...no dog at the China booth.;) Probably pretty smart.

:rotfl:

I'd love to go during the Food and Wine Festival sometime. :goodvibes

[brookelizabeth]

New Orleans, Louisiana: Praline Bread Pudding, Bourbon Caramel Sauce

Shanghai, China: Chicken Ürümqi, Shrimp or Beef Rice Pancake, Pork Pot Stickers, Caramel Ginger Ice Cream *Please Note the prominent absence of scorpion and dog* ;)


Ooohhh, I love New Orleans food! :cloud9:

When Ed and I went there in '95, I thought I wouldn't be able to eat anything because it would all be way too spicy... boy was I wrong! The food was amazing... even the jambalaya we got at the zoo was fantastic! :laughing:

Kathy

The Praline Bread Pudding last year was YUMMY!!! We weren't feeling the best that day, but I managed to shove this one down without a problem. ;)

I laughed out loud at the "no scorpion or dog" comment! :lmao:

I am very happy to hear the raves on the New Orleans food! I'm looking forward to trying it all on our trip in January!!! :yay:

[KathyRN137]

I am very happy to hear the raves on the New Orleans food! I'm looking forward to trying it all on our trip in January!!! :yay:

Brook, you absolutely must try the Jazz Brunch at The Court of Two Sisters... it was incredible!!

http://www.courtoftwosisters.com/


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

What...no dog at the China booth.;) Probably pretty smart.

Those menus sound awesome. I'm glad I'm not going to be there..I'm starting to try cutting out fatty foods...and some of the selections sound sooo good, but soo bad.

I think that I will starve myself the week before Disney so I can splurge when I get there. (Better yet, I should wake my butt up early and go to the Fitness Center every morning!)


:rotfl:

I'd love to go during the Food and Wine Festival sometime. :goodvibes


It's wonderful, but World Showcase gets so crowded! My plan for this year is to leave Future World so we can get over to WS when it opens at 11:00... hopefully we can avoid the "dinner crowds!"


Kathy

[m!ssemmx0]

Hi Kathy! I have to say, I'm hooked on your PTR...Halloween in WDW sounds like it's going to be so much fun :]
If you don't mind me asking, would you read my TR? I just started it today, but I took the trip in September 2007. I know, I'm just a little bit late:rotfl:

[KathyRN137]

Updated ADR Request List:


Just one week from today, I will finally be making my ADRs! :goodvibes I will take a leap of faith and try the online ressie system... I wasn't going to at first, but so many of you have remarked that you had good experiences, so I have decided to try it!

Of course, you've all heard my complaints about the planning difficulties that face those of us travelling during the first week of the month! :rolleyes: My ADR window opens Saturday at 6:00 AM, but park hours and entertainment schedules will not be released (at best) until later that day. Ugh!

Oh well, I'm going to do the best I can with the information I've got. It's not like I can't go back and make changes... there's just the risk of not being able to get what I want. The only one that's giving me cause for concern is our dinner at Le Cellier... but we've got two Epcot evenings planned, so that does give me a bit of wiggle room.

With the DDP we get eight TS meals.


Here is our current ADR list:

Breakfasts:

~ Boma

~ Play and Dine at Hollywood & Vine (could also take early lunch if needed)

~ Crystal Palace (Pre-park opening)


Dinners:

~ Le Cellier

~ Biergarten

~ 'Ohana

~ Chef Mickey's

~ 50's Prime Time Cafe


The two "new to us" restaurants will be Le Cellier and Biergarten! (Ed reviewed the menu from the Brown Derby and declared that it would probably be a better choice for dinner "just the two of us.")

I'll have to hold him to that someday!! ;)


Kathy

[irish dancer]

Those dining choices look GREAT!! Would love all of them myself.

I've read that some people book their ADRs in order of difficulty rather than in chronological order. You may want to try that, book LeCellier first follwed by Ohana and then Chef Mickey's then CP breakfast, etc. I think for the harder to get ones it's always good to have a second choice on day/time.

Good luck! I'll be interested to hear how the online works for you.

[annnewjerz]

Hey Kathy! Your ADR wish list looks great! The good thing about the online system is, you can call at 6:00am to make your ADRs and if you decide it's not working for you or you just don't like it---go ahead and call up Disney at 7:00am to talk to a rep. You really can't go wrong!

Some words of advice for the online ADRs are:

1. Don't forget to pull up your reservation no. when you are going to make your ADRs. This should allow you to book your 90+10 rather than just 90.

2. I had read somewhere that if you don't "check-out" within a certain amount of time, your ADRs will go back into the pool for someone else to snatch up. Basically it's like online shopping. You had to add the ressie to your cart and then once you have what you like, you do a check-out to finalize them and get confirmation numbers. If you are having a slow-going time or are playing with ADR times and feel like you want to get the harder ones (Le Cellier & CP) checked out and done with----add those two to your cart first, check out and then go back and finish the rest. :thumbsup2

Good luck! We'll be keeping our fingers crossed for ya!

[mrsksomeday]

I am leary of the online ADR system too, but I am going to try it.

Your list looks great, Bill and I are currently going over our list to see what are "must do's" and what can be done by just us. We a couple of the same restaurants :rotfl:.

[KathyRN137]

I've read that some people book their ADRs in order of difficulty rather than in chronological order. You may want to try that, book LeCellier first follwed by Ohana and then Chef Mickey's then CP breakfast, etc. I think for the harder to get ones it's always good to have a second choice on day/time.




Some words of advice for the online ADRs are:

1. Don't forget to pull up your reservation no. when you are going to make your ADRs. This should allow you to book your 90+10 rather than just 90.

2. I had read somewhere that if you don't "check-out" within a certain amount of time, your ADRs will go back into the pool for someone else to snatch up. Basically it's like online shopping. You had to add the ressie to your cart and then once you have what you like, you do a check-out to finalize them and get confirmation numbers. If you are having a slow-going time or are playing with ADR times and feel like you want to get the harder ones (Le Cellier & CP) checked out and done with----add those two to your cart first, check out and then go back and finish the rest. :thumbsup2

Good luck! We'll be keeping our fingers crossed for ya!


Three great pieces of advice for this online rookie... thanks!!


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

I am leary of the online ADR system too, but I am going to try it.

Your list looks great, Bill and I are currently going over our list to see what are "must do's" and what can be done by just us. We a couple of the same restaurants :rotfl:.


We certainly have 'Ohana in common! ;)

Does Thursday 11/5 still look good for you guys?


Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

We certainly have 'Ohana in common! ;)

Does Thursday 11/5 still look good for you guys?


Kathy

Yes, it looks good, is it ok if we bring Josh and the gang along?

[KathyRN137]

Yes, it looks good, is it ok if we bring Josh and the gang along?


Of course!

So... with my five and your six, that's a ressie for eleven, right?

(Oh, I'm so excited!!) :yay:


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

Okay... so I'm not feeling so good about the online dining reservations right now! :worried:

I just visited the website to browse around and check it out a bit and was unpleasantly surprised to discover that they could not bring up our resort reservation! I'm not worried that we don't have a resort ressie... I made it through DVC Member Services... but I wasn't too happy that I couldn't retrieve the ressie.


I think I will call DVC Member Services tomorrow to ask for advice. I may just have to do this by phone after all! :headache:


Kathy

[annnewjerz]

Okay... so I'm not feeling so good about the online dining reservations right now! :worried:

I just visited the website to browse around and check it out a bit and was unpleasantly surprised to discover that they could not bring up our resort reservation! I'm not worried that we don't have a resort ressie... I made it through DVC Member Services... but I wasn't too happy that I couldn't retrieve the ressie.


I think I will call DVC Member Services tomorrow to ask for advice. I may just have to do this by phone after all! :headache:


Kathy

My thoughts are...

If you were signing onto the Disney Dining page to retrieve your resort reservation, it's possible that it didn't recognize it because your 90 days haven't come yet. I went to Dining, picked a restaurant and typed in our December reservation number and it didn't work for me either. If you want to poke around, you can still do it using your ressie number and then on the 90 day mark, plug it in to get your 90+10.

I'd call Member Services to confirm that that's the reason, but c'mon Kathy---you've got to give it a shot!! Here's my thought, you aren't missing out on anything by logging in at 6:00am to try, if anything you are missing out if you wait until 7:00am to call in without trying online first----because all of those people using the online system get a whole hour of dibs on your wonderful ADRs :rotfl:

[mrsksomeday]

Of course!

So... with my five and your six, that's a ressie for eleven, right?

(Oh, I'm so excited!!) :yay:


Kathy


We are excited too, we were just trying to find a way for the kids to see Wishes in front of the Castle before they saw it on the Poly beach so we are going to add a day to the tickets. Hopefully we can get some sleep on the plane and take a nap after we get there so we can go to Magic Kingdom the first night to see Wishes and maybe Spectro if they are running it. All contingent on the kids taking naps :thumbsup2.

[KathyRN137]

My thoughts are...

If you were signing onto the Disney Dining page to retrieve your resort reservation, it's possible that it didn't recognize it because your 90 days haven't come yet. I went to Dining, picked a restaurant and typed in our December reservation number and it didn't work for me either. If you want to poke around, you can still do it using your ressie number and then on the 90 day mark, plug it in to get your 90+10.

Here's my thought, you aren't missing out on anything by logging in at 6:00am to try, if anything you are missing out if you wait until 7:00am to call in without trying online first----because all of those people using the online system get a whole hour of dibs on your wonderful ADRs :rotfl:


That's so true! How dare they try to steal my ADRs! :laughing:

I wasn't on the Dining page, the "my vacation details" page... so that's why I was confuzzled. I'm definitely calling DVC tomorrow to check...


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

We are excited too, we were just trying to find a way for the kids to see Wishes in front of the Castle before they saw it on the Poly beach so we are going to add a day to the tickets. Hopefully we can get some sleep on the plane and take a nap after we get there so we can go to Magic Kingdom the first night to see Wishes and maybe Spectro if they are running it. All contingent on the kids taking naps :thumbsup2.


Oh that's right, I forgot it was your first day... yikes!

Sorry the Poly Beach isn't wheelchair accessible. :sad1:

(*For those of you following along, I called the Poly today to see if the beach is wheelchair accessible and a cast member ran outside and all the way down to the beach just to find out!! Wasn't that awesome?!)

I told Ed that if Spectro is running that night that we must go back to the MK to see it because it will be our only MK night other than the MNSSHP... and I need my Spectro fix!!! :rotfl:

Wishes will most likely run at either 8:00 or 9:00 (remember that Daylight Savings is the weekend before, so it will be dark at 8:00.) Last year, because of the end-of-the-week-Jersey-crowds, they had one Spectro at 8:00, Wishes at 9:00, then a second Spectro at 10:00.

I think that we should shoot for an very early dinner... say, 5:00-5:15 ... so we have plenty of time for a relaxed meal and then sufficient time to get to Main Street by 7:00-7:30. We've never seen Wishes from Main Street, so that will be a new experience!

*Another advantage to an early dinner time is that we won't have to wait around too long to get seated... the kids will be antsy enough, I think!

What say you?

Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

I think that we should shoot for an very early dinner... say, 5:00-5:15 ... so we have plenty of time for a relaxed meal and then sufficient time to get to Main Street by 7:00-7:30. We've never seen Wishes from Main Street, so that will be a new experience!

Kathy

You have NEVER seen Wishes from Main Street? Where do you watch it from? Oh would that be over stimulation for Billy? I don't want to have him be upset or anything. Where do you get his earplugs too?


I think an early dinner would be great, that would mean our first day the 4th, can be at DTD where Josh can get his Planet Hollywood fix, Bill can try Characters in Flight if it isn't too windy, and we can get back to the room at a decent hour to rest. Then Magic Kingdom on our first full day :banana::banana:.

[KathyRN137]

You have NEVER seen Wishes from Main Street? Where do you watch it from? Oh would that be over stimulation for Billy? I don't want to have him be upset or anything. Where do you get his earplugs too?


I think an early dinner would be great, that would mean our first day the 4th, can be at DTD where Josh can get his Planet Hollywood fix, Bill can try Characters in Flight if it isn't too windy, and we can get back to the room at a decent hour to rest. Then Magic Kingdom on our first full day :banana::banana:.


Oh, DUH! I'm mixed up! :rolleyes: Were probably going to Animal Kingdom that day, but would leave right after the parade to go to 'Ohana. We're getting park hoppers, though, so going from there to the MK for Wishes will be no problemo.

We've seen Wishes from TomorrowLand, FantasyLand, and Liberty Square and they all have their own advantages. Billy will be fine, he's doing so much better with fireworks these past few years!

The earplugs he uses are the blue squishy kind that you get at sporting goods stores... I think people wear them when shooting. They're more comfortable than the hard plastic ones. :thumbsup2 (I use them myself on Dinosaur! Boy, that ride is LOUD!)

Kathy

ETA: Ed just told me he got them at Walgreen's in the ear and eye drop aisle...
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[cjackearl]

Your finalized ADR list looks great. I'm so anxious to hear how your online booking experience goes, but it sounds like most are having positive experiences. Good luck Kathy!:cheer2:

[MRYPPNS]

, if anything you are missing out if you wait until 7:00am to call in without trying online first----because all of those people using the online system get a whole hour of dibs on your wonderful ADRs :rotfl:

I totally agree. You pretty much have to use online now. I mean I had a tough time getting an ADR for lunch at The Plaza! That was a 6:10am after I failed getting the Tusker House I wanted at 6am. And now that free dinning is being offered while you are there plus Jersey week. UGH.

My thoughts are that you will have an easier time getting ADR's the further out in your vacation that you go because of the 90 day +10 days rule. Because all the other guests that are arriving in the days prior to you have access to the beginning of your vacation week before you do. Does that make sense? Here's what happend to me. I arrive on a Wednesday, I tried for Tusker House on Friday...Nothing.....Nada.....Zip. But I got it for Sunday.

[KathyRN137]

Your finalized ADR list looks great. I'm so anxious to hear how your online booking experience goes, but it sounds like most are having positive experiences. Good luck Kathy!:cheer2:


:thanks:

Kathy

[KathyRN137]

I totally agree. You pretty much have to use online now. I mean I had a tough time getting an ADR for lunch at The Plaza! That was a 6:10am after I failed getting the Tusker House I wanted at 6am. And now that free dinning is being offered while you are there plus Jersey week. UGH.

My thoughts are that you will have an easier time getting ADR's the further out in your vacation that you go because of the 90 day +10 days rule. Because all the other guests that are arriving in the days prior to you have access to the beginning of your vacation week before you do. Does that make sense? Here's what happend to me. I arrive on a Wednesday, I tried for Tusker House on Friday...Nothing.....Nada.....Zip. But I got it for Sunday.


You're right... Free Dining PLUS Jersey Week really is a double whammy! :scared: Our first day of vacation is a Saturday, so hopefully I'll just be competing with my fellow statespeople....

Glad you got your Tusker House ADR!! :thumbsup2


Kathy

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Kathy, that's pretty exciting! One week 'til ADR's!! And your ADR choices look so good! We'd like to try Le Cellier too. Possibly for the Candlelight Processional, we've never seen the CP.

[jordanyosh]

good luck with the ADRs. :thumbsup2

[Charleston Princess]

Your ADR list looks great, Kathy! You have places I would like to try someday (Le Cellier, 50's Primetime, Ohana at dinner) and a few that we have really enjoyed like Boma and Crystal Palace! Good luck on Saturday!

[KathyRN137]

Kathy, that's pretty exciting! One week 'til ADR's!! And your ADR choices look so good! We'd like to try Le Cellier too. Possibly for the Candlelight Processional, we've never seen the CP.

Oh, the CP is amazing... you must do it! ::yes::


good luck with the ADRs. :thumbsup2


Thanks... a little prayer from you wouldn't hurt, either! Since you're "connected" and all that! ;)


Your ADR list looks great, Kathy! You have places I would like to try someday (Le Cellier, 50's Primetime, Ohana at dinner) and a few that we have really enjoyed like Boma and Crystal Palace! Good luck on Saturday!

Thanks!

It's fun to mix new experiences with old favorites... that way, no one gets bored! (Connor and Chelsa would love 50's PTC; its a lot of fun to do the schtick with your server!)

And how can you not love looking at your dessert menu on a View Master??


Kathy

[Charleston Princess]

It's fun to mix new experiences with old favorites... that way, no one gets bored! (Connor and Chelsa would love 50's PTC; its a lot of fun to do the schtick with your server!)

And how can you not love looking at your dessert menu on a View Master??

Kathy

That's what we try to do each trip -- old favorites and new ones.

I loved my Viewmaster as a kid -- I still remember the clicking sound it made as I switched from picture to picture! :laughing:

[jordanyosh]

At primetime...the pot roast is yummy. Occasionally a bit dry, but ask for extra gravy...soooo good.

I hear the shakes/malts are good too, but you know that I can't partake or else the toilet would be callin my name....several times.......

I am "connected", but aren't we all in some way,shape or form......We are all His children....

[KathyRN137]

I loved my Viewmaster as a kid -- I still remember the clicking sound it made as I switched from picture to picture! :laughing:


Me too! I remember when the 3D disks came out... whoa!! So high-tech! :lmao:


At primetime...the pot roast is yummy. Occasionally a bit dry, but ask for extra gravy...soooo good.

I hear the shakes/malts are good too, but you know that I can't partake or else the toilet would be callin my name....several times.......

I am "connected", but aren't we all in some way,shape or form......We are all His children....

1) Pot Roast... love it! :thumbsup2

2) Milk shakes are so thick, you can stick your straw in the middle and it will stay there for a loooong time! :cloud9:

3) You are so right, my friend! :angel:


Kathy

[joy13]

Great party update Kathy - and I like your ADR list! I'm going to try online tomorrow.

[jordanyosh]

1) Pot Roast... love it! :thumbsup2

2) Milk shakes are so thick, you can stick your straw in the middle and it will stay there for a loooong time! :cloud9:

3) You are so right, my friend! :angel:


Kathy

Have u had their fried chicken? Also very good.....

they used to have fries with gravy on the menu which I love. I'm sure you can still get it....fries + gravy = heaven.

[mrsksomeday]

Is it next Sunday yet :hyper:? I want to know if you got our ADR :lmao:. I know I am going to be up really early that morning refreshing your thread on the DIS to see when you post your ADR's :surfweb:.

THE DAYS ARE DRAGGING!!!

[KathyRN137]

Have u had their fried chicken? Also very good.....

they used to have fries with gravy on the menu which I love. I'm sure you can still get it....fries + gravy = heaven.


Mmmm! What about fries with melted cheese?? :lovestruc

(Dreaming of food as I sit here eating my sugar-free Jell-O!!)


Kathy

[jordanyosh]

Mmmm! What about fries with melted cheese?? :lovestruc

(Dreaming of food as I sit here eating my sugar-free Jell-O!!)


Kathy

Have you ever had nacho fries..they use french fries instead of tortilla strips....sooooooo goood....i haven't eaten dinner yet....

[KathyRN137]

Great party update Kathy - and I like your ADR list! I'm going to try online tomorrow.

Good Luck!! pixiedust:


Is it next Sunday yet :hyper:? I want to know if you got our ADR :lmao:. I know I am going to be up really early that morning refreshing your thread on the DIS to see when you post your ADR's :surfweb:.

THE DAYS ARE DRAGGING!!!


It is hard to wait... but at least I feel like the real itinerary planning can begin very soon!! ::yes:: Then the time will go by much faster, I think!


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

Have you ever had nacho fries..they use french fries instead of tortilla strips....sooooooo goood....i haven't eaten dinner yet....


Well, for Heaven's sake, go eat something! You're making me hungry!! :rotfl:

(I haven't tried nacho fries, in fact, I've never heard of them til now! They must be a West Coast delicacy!)

Kathy

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Wow just one week until you can make your ADR's.

I think your choices sound yummy! Can you post the link to where you can make ADR's on Disney's site.

Have you decided which days to go to which parks? Or do you have Park Hoppers? I really want to get the Fantasmic Dinner Package and I don't know what day we will go to DHS (we don't have hoppers)

[brookelizabeth]

Brook, you absolutely must try the Jazz Brunch at The Court of Two Sisters... it was incredible!!

http://www.courtoftwosisters.com/

Kathy

I made a note of that place in my NOLA plans! Thank you for the recommendation. :goodvibes

Your ADRs look really great! I hope are you able to snag them all. I believe I read another thread fairly recently about how the Online ADR System was not reading DVC reservation numbers. I thought they said they corrected it, but perhaps not. I'm very curious as to your phone call tomorrow morning and how it will all go. I hope us DVCers are left out of the online system! :sad2:


(*For those of you following along, I called the Poly today to see if the beach is wheelchair accessible and a cast member ran outside and all the way down to the beach just to find out!! Wasn't that awesome?!)


That is pure Disney service!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup2


My thoughts are that you will have an easier time getting ADR's the further out in your vacation that you go because of the 90 day +10 days rule. Because all the other guests that are arriving in the days prior to you have access to the beginning of your vacation week before you do. Does that make sense? Here's what happend to me. I arrive on a Wednesday, I tried for Tusker House on Friday...Nothing.....Nada.....Zip. But I got it for Sunday.

That is a VERY good point Heidi. I'm going to keep that in mind when making mine for NYE week. Smart lady!



And all this talk about nacho fries is making me droooooooooooool. I've had them, AMAZING! I also dig the gravy fries.

[KathyRN137]

I made a note of that place in my NOLA plans! Thank you for the recommendation. :goodvibes

Your ADRs look really great! I hope are you able to snag them all. I believe I read another thread fairly recently about how the Online ADR System was not reading DVC reservation numbers. I thought they said they corrected it, but perhaps not. I'm very curious as to your phone call tomorrow morning and how it will all go. I hope us DVCers are left out of the online system! :sad2:



You're very welcome! (Bring pants with elastic waist for the ride home!!) I know I gained at least 5-7 lbs in one week!! :rolleyes:

I will definitely pass along any information I can get about on-line ADRs and DVC! :thumbsup2 Hopefully it will go off without a hitch...

Of course, there's the old standby, the phone, if it doesn't go smoothly!


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

Wow just one week until you can make your ADR's.

I think your choices sound yummy! Can you post the link to where you can make ADR's on Disney's site.

Have you decided which days to go to which parks? Or do you have Park Hoppers? I really want to get the Fantasmic Dinner Package and I don't know what day we will go to DHS (we don't have hoppers)



Hi Nancy!!

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/restaurants/

Click on your restaurant of choice, then click on "make reservation!"

I'm still playing with Which Parks/Which Days... but I need to make some kind of gameplan to make those ADRs. If I decide to change my itinerary, it will mean changing ADRs and that's always a gamble.

We're getting the park hoppers because we like to have the freedome to make last-minute touring decisions, say, if we're at a park and it's super-crowded, we can hop to another one! :thumbsup2

I don't know if you're familiar with Steve Soars website, but it is very helpful as your trip approaches because he has up-to-date info on all the park entertainment. I find it easier to read than the official website...

http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/index.htm


Currently, Fantasmic is shown on Sun, Tues, and Thurs (although that might change, of course.)

Here is more info on the Fantasmic Dining Package:

http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/index.htm


Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

It is hard to wait... but at least I feel like the real itinerary planning can begin very soon!! ::yes:: Then the time will go by much faster, I think!


Kathy

Do you promise that the time will go by faster? Huh do ya? :rotfl: I need to be in WDW NOW!!!

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Hi Nancy!!

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/restaurants/

Click on your restaurant of choice, then click on "make reservation!"

I'm still playing with Which Parks/Which Days... but I need to make some kind of gameplan to make those ADRs. If I decide to change my itinerary, it will mean changing ADRs and that's always a gamble.

We're getting the park hoppers because we like to have the freedome to make last-minute touring decisions, say, if we're at a park and it's super-crowded, we can hop to another one! :thumbsup2

I don't know if you're familiar with Steve Soars website, but it is very helpful as your trip approaches because he has up-to-date info on all the park entertainment. I find it easier to read than the official website...

http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/index.htm


Currently, Fantasmic is shown on Sun, Tues, and Thurs (although that might change, of course.)

Here is more info on the Fantasmic Dining Package:

http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/index.htm


Kathy

Thank you! Those links are helpful! For the last week of October they are showing Fantasmic! on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
I wonder if it will be the same schedule the next week? Will I be able to book a Fantasmic Dinner Package before the park schedules are released? Or do you think they will release the November schedules on August 1?

I think we are going to have to try for Tuesday, Nov. 3 to see Fantasmic!:smickey: Can you tell the anticipation is killing me!:rotfl:

[KathyRN137]

Do you promise that the time will go by faster? Huh do ya? :rotfl: I need to be in WDW NOW!!!


I wonder if it will be the same schedule the next week? Will I be able to book a Fantasmic Dinner Package before the park schedules are released? Or do you think they will release the November schedules on August 1?

I think we are going to have to try for Tuesday, Nov. 3 to see Fantasmic!:smickey: Can you tell the anticipation is killing me!


I feel like I'm at a meeting of Over-Anticipator's Anonymous!

Nancy, meet Tracy. Tracy, this is Nancy. :rotfl:


Judging from recent history, I do not expect park hours before August 1st. I think you can book your Fantasmic dinner package as soon as you hit your 90 day mark.

I'm really not stressing too much because we can all jump through hoops planning our itineraries and ADRs and Disney can just go ahead and change things at the last minute, anyway! So.....

Just think "Hakuna Matata" and take your best shot at scheduling.

It's Walt Disney World.... it's all good!!! :cloud9:


Kathy

[DisMomAmy]

All this talk about ADRs and the F&W Festival is making me hungry. :laughing:

Good Luck with your ADRs on Sunday... I hope you have an easy time getting what you want using the online version. :goodvibes

[mom2mek]

Woo-hoo! I am all caught up with your great countdown party and your ADR list! The party looked like a lot of fun - I love all the excitement it brings! The ADR list looks awesome (are you doing free dining with the new promotion I just saw that came out?) :confused3

Can't wait to hear more plans! The waiting is awful, isn't it? :headache:

Sara

[KathyRN137]

All this talk about ADRs and the F&W Festival is making me hungry. :laughing:

Good Luck with your ADRs on Sunday... I hope you have an easy time getting what you want using the online version. :goodvibes


The food talk makes me hungry, too!
For the first time ever, I'm thinking about working in some time at the resort fitness club because I really want to eat and not gain back more weight!! ;)


Woo-hoo! I am all caught up with your great countdown party and your ADR list! The party looked like a lot of fun - I love all the excitement it brings! The ADR list looks awesome (are you doing free dining with the new promotion I just saw that came out?) :confused3

Can't wait to hear more plans! The waiting is awful, isn't it? :headache:

Sara


Hi Sara!

Can't do free dining because our ressie is DVC with points! Boo!

But I am sorely tempted to slip in a mom & dad only weekend, though! :rolleyes: I had been thinking about late January, but perhaps December might be better....

Such a hard time to scrounge extra $$ right before Christmas, though! :santa: Drat!


Kathy

[HoneyLSU]

Hi Kathy,

I headed over to your PTR to see what day you were going to be able to make your ADR's (since we're arriving on the same day, and I was too lazy to figure it out myself).

Well I called this morning to add free dining (woot!) and I asked the CM I spoke with about what day I would be able to. She told me the easiest way to do it would be to go to the online system and count that way.

I did that and today (7/27) Oct 25 opened up. So if my math is correct, Oct 30 will open up on Aug 1 (Saturday). From what I'm seeing, you said you could make your ADR's on Sunday.

Do you know which one is 100% right? I didn't realize I needed a Masters degree to make dinner reservations!! Ha! I just want to make sure we get it right since, from what I hear, now that free dining is offered a lot will book up quickly!

Thanks for your help!
-Honey

[KathyRN137]

I promised an update on my call to DVC Member Services this morning, so here it is!

Admittedly, since I'm a "seasoned" WDW guest, I typically do not frequent the official website. I find that I get updated info either here or on AllEars. I do sometimes utilize the branch of the official website for DVC members, though. On-line dining ressies are made from the "main" website, so I last night I decided to do a little research over there.

I was able to log in and bring up the "My Disney Vacation" page. But when I entered our (DVC) resort ressie, the system was unable to retrieve it on more that one attempt. Hmmm, I thought. How am I going to make on-line ressies this weekend if the system can't access my ressie confirmation?

Again, not to beat a dead horse, but this was not on the dining reservations page, just the main "My Vacation" page, so the 90-day window should not have had anything to do with it.

So, I called DVC MS and a helpful CM worked with me to troubleshoot. I'm registered on wdw.com (from past shopping on line) and I'm registered on mydvc.com, so the ressie should be linked to both branches of the website. The CM assured me that the problem with DVC ressies not being recognized by the dining reservaton system had been corrected, so we were both at a loss. He told me he would submit a help ticket to the website department so they could investigate it further. :magnify:


I did note a slight discrepancy in that my user name for each site was different, even though all other info (including my birthday) was correct.

That little discrepancy may be the cause of the glitch, so all you other DVC members... have no fear! Looks like this is just an individual problem rather than a system-wide issue.

I could tell that the CM on the other end of the phone really "got it" because when I told him that I could always make my dining ressies via phone, he protested, "But on-line, you get to make them a whole hour before the phone people do!!" :rotfl:

I wonder if he's a DIS-er?? :goodvibes

Kathy

[KathyRN137]

Hi Kathy,

I headed over to your PTR to see what day you were going to be able to make your ADR's (since we're arriving on the same day, and I was too lazy to figure it out myself).

Well I called this morning to add free dining (woot!) and I asked the CM I spoke with about what day I would be able to. She told me the easiest way to do it would be to go to the online system and count that way.

I did that and today (7/27) Oct 25 opened up. So if my math is correct, Oct 30 will open up on Aug 1 (Saturday). From what I'm seeing, you said you could make your ADR's on Sunday.

Do you know which one is 100% right? I didn't realize I needed a Masters degree to make dinner reservations!! Ha! I just want to make sure we get it right since, from what I hear, now that free dining is offered a lot will book up quickly!

Thanks for your help!
-Honey



Hi Honey! (I just love saying that!) :laughing:

Our ressie window for arriving on Friday, October 30 opens Saturday, August 1st! 6:00 AM on-line and 7:00 AM via phone! :banana: Our vacations are 95 days away!!

So happy that you are getting free dining!!

If I had the cash, I'd be temted to change our DVC ressie from points to cash... but I don't, so that's that! :confused3 Oh well!


Kathy

[mousescrapper]

Sorry the Poly Beach isn't wheelchair accessible. :sad1:

(*For those of you following along, I called the Poly today to see if the beach is wheelchair accessible and a cast member ran outside and all the way down to the beach just to find out!! Wasn't that awesome?!)

is there really no ramp to get you down there? maybe i'm not following what exactly is "wheelchair accessible" but we watched Wishes at the Poly during our 08 stay and I really think I remember pushing Margaret from the GCH to the beach in her stroller? :confused3

I
*Another advantage to an early dinner time is that we won't have to wait around too long to get seated... the kids will be antsy enough, I think!

What say you?


I agree completely, always try to get the first seating time or the "off" dining times, hopeful less people, less wait and less noise :thumbsup2



I did note a slight discrepancy in that my user name for each site was different, even though all other info (including my birthday) was correct.

That little discrepancy may be the cause of the glitch, so all you other DVC members... have no fear! Looks like this is just an individual problem rather than a system-wide issue.





thanks for the update, my username and password are the same on both sites...so hopefully this glitch won't apply to me. Was I slightly worried about ADR making that isn't till August 21st 2010....:confused:

oh yeah I already have my 90+10 window figured out :rolleyes1

plus almost forgot....it's not really an hour earlier than you...but me in the midwest get to log in at 5 am


and thanks to 2 of your readers irish dancer and annewjerz for their good tips! :thumbsup2

Can't wait till next week and read what you got!

here's some more pixiedust:

Scrappie

[KathyRN137]

Was I slightly worried about ADR making that isn't till August 21st 2010....:confused:

oh yeah I already have my 90+10 window figured out :rolleyes1



:lmao: Oh Scrappie, you've got it bad!!


I don't think that Bill's heavy power chair can negotiate the sand.... but as it turns out (happily) it works out better for the entire group to go back to the MK after dinner for Wishes.

I just thought it was so sweet of that CM to run all the way from the Great Ceremonial House down to the beach just to answer my question! :goodvibes


Kathy

[Hedy]

Glad to hear the glitch got fixed.

[jordanyosh]

Here's hoping the fix will be easy and done by the time you have to make ADRs. Sounds like they're half way there.

and I wonder how many CMs know about us....;)

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, Kathy, I hope the fix is easy and Disney manages to do it before your ADR day! :wizard:

[HoneyLSU]

Hi Honey! (I just love saying that!) :laughing:

Our ressie window for arriving on Friday, October 30 opens Saturday, August 1st! 6:00 AM on-line and 7:00 AM via phone! :banana: Our vacations are 95 days away!!

So happy that you are getting free dining!!

If I had the cash, I'd be temted to change our DVC ressie from points to cash... but I don't, so that's that! :confused3 Oh well!


Kathy

Thank you so much! I feel so much better finally knowing exactly what day! I just hope everything works out with getting what we want!

I am THRILLED about the free dining! We actually "downgraded" from CBR to POP a few weeks ago just to save some $$ - weddings are expensive! Well we never really warmed up to the idea of POP. So this morning I called and upgraded back to CBR and we now have a $60 credit!

This morning was better than Christmas!!

[KathyRN137]

Glad to hear the glitch got fixed.


Well, almost fixed... ;)


Here's hoping the fix will be easy and done by the time you have to make ADRs. Sounds like they're half way there.

and I wonder how many CMs know about us....;)


If I'm right about the two user name thing, then perhaps we are halfway there!

There must be many CMs who DIS... just to see what we're saying about them!! :rotfl:


Oh, Kathy, I hope the fix is easy and Disney manages to do it before your ADR day! :wizard:

I'm so glad I took the time to do a "dry run!" They promised an answer in 2-3 days, so hopefully all will be clear for Saturday!!

I'm actually going to enjoy getting up at five to six!! :cool1:

Kathy

[DearDaisyinDurham]

The food talk makes me hungry, too!
For the first time ever, I'm thinking about working in some time at the resort fitness club because I really want to eat and not gain back more weight!! ;)

I am sorely tempted to slip in a mom & dad only weekend, though! :rolleyes: I had been thinking about late January, but perhaps December might be better....

Such a hard time to scrounge extra $$ right before Christmas, though! :santa: Drat!


Kathy

Well :santa: December sounds great to me!!! :rolleyes1

[irish dancer]

So glad you called about the computer glich with enough time to get it straightened out before your ADR day! Saturday will be here before you know it!

[KathyRN137]

Thank you so much! I feel so much better finally knowing exactly what day! I just hope everything works out with getting what we want!

I am THRILLED about the free dining! We actually "downgraded" from CBR to POP a few weeks ago just to save some $$ - weddings are expensive! Well we never really warmed up to the idea of POP. So this morning I called and upgraded back to CBR and we now have a $60 credit!

This morning was better than Christmas!!


:yay: How exciting!

I'm glad I could play a small part in it!


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

So glad you called about the computer glich with enough time to get it straightened out before your ADR day! Saturday will be here before you know it!


Oh, it will, I know it!!

I'm working lots of extra hours this week covering for someone on vacation and I'm kind of glad because the time would drag otherwise! ;)


Well :santa: December sounds great to me!!! :rolleyes1


It really does! I've been wanting to do the Yuletide Fantasy Tour for years... but I just don't know if we could swing it just a month after our "big" vacation and a couple of weeks before Christmas.

Just too many other things that Santa, er, I need to buy at that time of year! :rotfl:

Who knows, though? If the discounts work well for Disney, perhaps they'll do it again during Value Season after the holidays.... :rolleyes:

A girl can dream...


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

Uh-Oh...


Well, remember that I told you the DVC Member Services CM told me that I had no worries about making all my ADRs at my 90 day window... even though I have 2 linked resort reservations?? (The first night cash and the rest points?)

Remember that??

I just received this e-mail reply....


Hello Kathleen,

Thank you for contacting Member Services.
Since you are not in the 90 day window yet
the system will give you that message that it cannot
be accessed. When you have a linked reservation the system
will not recognize the link therefore you would have to try the next
day to book the rest of your dining reservations.

Sincerely,
Magdalene
Member Services
Disney Vacation Club


****************************************


Now, you know I love Disney and Disney Cast Members, but I have to admit that it is very confusing when you are told different things by different CMs. The CM from this morning assured me that I could make all my ressies on August 1st, yet this CM is telling me that I have to log in on two separate days!

This reminds me of the runaround I got when trying to determine if there was a MNSSHP scheduled for November 1st! Some CMs said yes, others said no.

It is a tad frustrating, let me tell you.

I was hoping to use the on-line system, but I may just have to call in my ressies instead.

For now, I have to go with planning for the worst possible scenerio... that if I leave my resort ressie "as is" I will not be able to make ADRs for the entire week at one time. :headache: So, tomorrow morning I will be on the phone again. (They are closed now... hours are 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM.)

I do not want to find out at the last minute that I have two ADR windows and that I'll be losing an entire day....

My solution?? Switch around my ressie so that Fri-Thurs is on points and the last night is the cash night. I don't want any ADRs for that last day, anyway, so who cares?? This way I don't have to deal with the linked reservation nuisance.

Again, sorry if I seem frustrated, but the mis-information being disseminated by Member Services is really annoying....


Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

Kathy :hug: that is one of the most frustrating things, getting different info from different people. The reservations are linked, you are the same person, it is ridiculous that you would have to call back or log in another day.

[jordanyosh]

Huh?

Wow. It just seems confusing and the system should allow for linked reservations to access the online ADR system and do the whole shebang in one sitting....

Well....it may be best to do it by phone then....Sorry Kathy. :grouphug:

[KathyRN137]

Kathy :hug: that is one of the most frustrating things, getting different info from different people. The reservations are linked, you are the same person, it is ridiculous that you would have to call back or log in another day.

Huh?

Wow. It just seems confusing and the system should allow for linked reservations to access the online ADR system and do the whole shebang in one sitting....

Well....it may be best to do it by phone then....Sorry Kathy. :grouphug:


I thought it was just me... what a nuisance!

I suppose you can't program common sense into a computer when you don't have any... :rotfl:

Making (and then changing) linked reservations always makes me nervous... more room for errors and the like, especially with the dining plan. I had that experience at the Villas at Wilderness Lodge a couple of years back....

I want to be having fun in the parks at 9:00 AM, not on the phone with Member Services!!


Kathy

[annnewjerz]

Ah, the dreaded split stay---didn't know you were doing one of those!

I have read a lot of mixed reports about people on the Restaurant board regarding making their ADRs for a split-stay online. Here is what I have heard people have been able/had to do if they were doing a split-stay (whether on DVC or not):

1. Some were able to make ressies for their whole trip (90+10) online, even though they were told they couldn't;

2. Some were unable to make ressies for their whole trip and had to call back at the 90 day mark for their second resort reservation;

3. Some people have called and been able to make split-stay dining ressies for their whole trip, depending on the CM that answers the phone; OR

4. Some people have called and been told that the CM couldn't do ressies for a split-stay because their system wouldn't allow it and either had to call back and get another CM, or call back on their 90 day mark for their second resort reservation.

It seems like all of this is fairly arbitrary. I still don't see what the downside to signing online and at least trying to make your ressies online would be (other than having to wake up at 6:00am instead of 7:00am) but it seems like even if you call at 7:00am, making split-stay dining reservations may still present a problem when speaking to a CM. :confused3

I have been worried about the same issue for our December trip. We have one night at POP and then 5 at BWV on DVC points and I'm just a little nervous that I'll have to log-on on two separate mornings to book ADRs twice, but who knows---I may sign onto the site and type in my first resort confirmation number and it'll pull up 90+10 for my whole trip.

My best advice is....breathe. :goodvibes It'll all work out in the end and I'm sure you will get what you want, even if the times aren't exact. And I'm still sticking by my recommendation to at least give the online dining ressies a shot. Like both me AND the CM said, if you don't---it'll give everyone else a whole hour jump on you!! :thumbsup2

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, Kathy! What a mess!!! With all the resources at their disposal, you would think Disney could figure out how to link reservations for online dining. :headache:

[KathyRN137]

It seems like all of this is fairly arbitrary. I still don't see what the downside to signing online and at least trying to make your ressies online would be... Like both me AND the CM said, if you don't---it'll give everyone else a whole hour jump on you!! :thumbsup2


That's what's disturbing about getting stuck with two ADR windows... everyone else will get a whole day on me!!

The horror!!

Ed just listens to me and shakes his head... he still doesn't understand the difference in wait time for a 5:30 PM ressie vs a 6:45 PM ressie, and how that can affect your entire night!

Not to mention the "Le Cellier Factor!"
And still not to mention the "Pre-Park Opening Breakfast Factor!!"

Ahh, does he not realize the heavy burden the Designated WDW Trip-Planner must bear?? ;)


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

Oh, Kathy! What a mess!!! With all the resources at their disposal, you would think Disney could figure out how to link reservations for online dining. :headache:


Ours is not to reason why....

I think that if I just do the old switcheroo and put my 7 night ressie first and my one night ressie last that I'll be okay.... :thumbsup2


Kathy

[jordanyosh]

I thought it was just me... what a nuisance!

I suppose you can't program common sense into a computer when you don't have any... :rotfl:

Making (and then changing) linked reservations always makes me nervous... more room for errors and the like, especially with the dining plan. I had that experience at the Villas at Wilderness Lodge a couple of years back....

I want to be having fun in the parks at 9:00 AM, not on the phone with Member Services!!


Kathy

I remember those issues at VWL......oy! Hopefully these won't be as bad...what it sounds like...that the 2 departments use different software that somehow is not compatible. So perhaps changes need to be put in manually and even then somehow doesn't always show up on the other system.

Hope it works out! I'll continue thinking happy thoughts and making the most of the connection I have...;)

[KathyRN137]

I remember those issues at VWL......oy! Hopefully these won't be as bad...what it sounds like...that the 2 departments use different software that somehow is not compatible. So perhaps changes need to be put in manually and even then somehow doesn't always show up on the other system.

Hope it works out! I'll continue thinking happy thoughts and making the most of the connection I have...;)



Thank you!

You're right, of course, there must be some "simple" techie reason for this! :badpc:

I'm actually more annoyed at the discrepancies in information that I've been given... not very magical!! I did send off a reply e-mail noting this and hopefully it will reach the right ears. :earsboy:

Positive thoughts! Positive thoughts! We must keep positive thoughts!


Kathy

[joy13]

Kathy - I totally understand your frustration, that's how I felt yesterday. I called about getting the free dining for a value, but upgrading to the basic dining and paying the difference. The CM I talked to said I couldn't do that. So I was reading your trip report and saw the code for it - called this morning and was able to book it. It would have been much nicer to have booked it the first time I called and not had to make another long distance call :rolleyes1

I think switching your ressie sounds like the easiest solution.

[irish dancer]

Oh Kathy what a MESS! One thing to consider about switching your ressie around, will it change the number of points needed? If it means you have to cancel and rebook that too might make for a problem if the ressie might be lost to you. Personally I don't have a lot of faith in Disney IT, they seem to have more problems/issues than most.

A word of encouragement, for our June trip we had the first 2nts at ASMu (booked through hotels.com), then 3nts AKV and 3nts THV. We didn't have any hard to get ADRs so I just waited for MS to open at my 90 days for the ASMu ressie. This was during the transition to the "new" dining system and my MS rep was able to find all my ressies and book my dining for me no problem.

I HIGHLY recommend you give the online system a try, I've read many reports of people having sucess booking with split ressies even after being told they would not be able to. I agree with others, you have nothing to lose.

[brookelizabeth]

What a complete mess! Sadly, it doesn't surprise me a bit. Disney's websites and technology is poor at best when it comes to reservations! I hope the switcheroo works for you.

I have FOUR linked reservations (due to waitlists) for our December trip. That should be "fun". :headache: :sad2:

[cjackearl]

Ugh, I feel like stomping my foot and yelling, "It's not fair!" Why should someone with a split stay be penalized ADR wise?:confused3 It's nuts.

I too hope your email ends up reaching the right "ears", but I'd probably be ready with Plan B on ADR morning.

[mousescrapper]

yes Kathy I do have it bad :rotfl2:

sorry about the :confused3 w/ your ressie and ADR situation...it just shouldn't be this difficult.

Hope you can make some sensible soulution and adjust it all out. If the moving cash ressie to the end can work they may be your best bet, totherwise just keep those fingers crossed and breathe like annnewjerz said and just take 1 day at a time. I'd still go for the online for your 1st two days and then maybe go online when the next window opens, if having trouble w/ LC then have the phone ready for speed dial an hour later. Wouldn't hurt to try at 6 am vs calling at 7 am.

I'd use the phone as your back up plan.

we'll be holding your hand thru Disney-cyber-space :grouphug:

glad you still hava a few days to figure something out and yes the non Disney planner doesn't quite get it always ;)

Scrappie (J-)

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Okay I am rather confused. I understand there are two reservations. But wouldn't the 90 + 10 policy cover the whole trip? :confused3:confused3

I must be missing something. :confused:

It seems as if switching the dates around would be a good solution. I hope it works out.:goodvibes Keep us posted! If that doesn't work perhaps you could call with your dining reservations?

Another question (this is so new to me because we always book our trips really close to the travel date and so the 180 days didn't apply to us before. What about those who aren't staying on property. When can they book ADR's? Do you have to stay at a Disney resort to use the online booking system?

[Tnkrbelle565]

Okay I am rather confused. I understand there are two reservations. But wouldn't the 90 + 10 policy cover the whole trip? :confused3:confused3

OK...glad I'm not the only person who was confused by this. Unless you are going for more than 10 days, your 1st ressie # should unlock all the dates of your trip


Another question (this is so new to me because we always book our trips really close to the travel date and so the 180 days didn't apply to us before. What about those who aren't staying on property. When can they book ADR's? Do you have to stay at a Disney resort to use the online booking system?

I'll answer this...no you don't have to be staying on property to use the online system. But you will only be able to book at 90 days. So basically, if you are going for 7 days...each morning for 7 days you'll have to get up at 6am and be on the computer because you'll only be able to book for 90 days FROM that day. Although this holds true for the phone system as well. If you aren't too picky about restaurants/times you could wait until 90 days from the LAST day of your trip and book them all at once.

[KathyRN137]

Kathy - I totally understand your frustration, that's how I felt yesterday. I called about getting the free dining for a value, but upgrading to the basic dining and paying the difference. The CM I talked to said I couldn't do that. So I was reading your trip report and saw the code for it - called this morning and was able to book it. It would have been much nicer to have booked it the first time I called and not had to make another long distance call :rolleyes1

I think switching your ressie sounds like the easiest solution.



I do too, but that can be a source of problems in it's own right. I may just change my mind about that!

I just don't understand why all the CMs can't follow the same "rule book!" :confused3 It's so confusing when different people tell you different things!


Oh Kathy what a MESS! One thing to consider about switching your ressie around, will it change the number of points needed? If it means you have to cancel and rebook that too might make for a problem if the ressie might be lost to you. Personally I don't have a lot of faith in Disney IT, they seem to have more problems/issues than most.

A word of encouragement, for our June trip we had the first 2nts at ASMu (booked through hotels.com), then 3nts AKV and 3nts THV. We didn't have any hard to get ADRs so I just waited for MS to open at my 90 days for the ASMu ressie. This was during the transition to the "new" dining system and my MS rep was able to find all my ressies and book my dining for me no problem.

I HIGHLY recommend you give the online system a try, I've read many reports of people having sucess booking with split ressies even after being told they would not be able to. I agree with others, you have nothing to lose.



Oh, I certainly plan on trying.

Switching the ressie around would not change the amount of points needed... I'd be exchanging one Friday night for another.

Hmmm, I hadn't considered the possibility of losing my ressie while in the process of changing it! :scared:




What a complete mess! Sadly, it doesn't surprise me a bit. Disney's websites and technology is poor at best when it comes to reservations! I hope the switcheroo works for you.

I have FOUR linked reservations (due to waitlists) for our December trip. That should be "fun". :headache: :sad2:


Yikes! :eek: Better check and double-check everything, Brook!

I was perfectly comfortable until I got that stupid e-mail from Member Services... I've yet to get a response to my reply.




Ugh, I feel like stomping my foot and yelling, "It's not fair!" Why should someone with a split stay be penalized ADR wise?:confused3 It's nuts.

I too hope your email ends up reaching the right "ears", but I'd probably be ready with Plan B on ADR morning.


Thanks... I don't understand why I can't just do "90 = 10" from the one ressie.... :confused: Plans "A" and "B" coming up...



yes Kathy I do have it bad :rotfl2:

sorry about the :confused3 w/ your ressie and ADR situation...it just shouldn't be this difficult.

Hope you can make some sensible soulution and adjust it all out. If the moving cash ressie to the end can work they may be your best bet, totherwise just keep those fingers crossed and breathe like annnewjerz said and just take 1 day at a time. I'd still go for the online for your 1st two days and then maybe go online when the next window opens, if having trouble w/ LC then have the phone ready for speed dial an hour later. Wouldn't hurt to try at 6 am vs calling at 7 am.

I'd use the phone as your back up plan.

we'll be holding your hand thru Disney-cyber-space :grouphug:

glad you still hava a few days to figure something out and yes the non Disney planner doesn't quite get it always ;)

Scrappie (J-)


Thanks for the cyber-support!! :grouphug:


Okay I am rather confused. I understand there are two reservations. But wouldn't the 90 + 10 policy cover the whole trip? :confused3:confused3

I must be missing something. :confused:

It seems as if switching the dates around would be a good solution. I hope it works out.:goodvibes Keep us posted! If that doesn't work perhaps you could call with your dining reservations?

Another question (this is so new to me because we always book our trips really close to the travel date and so the 180 days didn't apply to us before. What about those who aren't staying on property. When can they book ADR's? Do you have to stay at a Disney resort to use the online booking system?


Tnkrbelle565 is answering this, below...

Of course I will keep you posted! Thankfully I'm calling on a Saturday, so I'll have time to DIS that morning! :thumbsup2

I'm confused as to why I can't make the entire week's worth of ressies with the first confirmation number. The CM from Member Services must be talking about the on-line system only....



OK...glad I'm not the only person who was confused by this. Unless you are going for more than 10 days, your 1st ressie # should unlock all the dates of your trip


That's what I thought, too!! Maybe on the phone system, just not on-line!


I'll answer this...no you don't have to be staying on property to use the online system. But you will only be able to book at 90 days. So basically, if you are going for 7 days...each morning for 7 days you'll have to get up at 6am and be on the computer because you'll only be able to book for 90 days FROM that day. Although this holds true for the phone system as well. If you aren't too picky about restaurants/times you could wait until 90 days from the LAST day of your trip and book them all at once.




Gosh, you all bring up such good points! Really! Why should I have to go on line a second time one day later for the second part of the vacation when the ressies are linked?? I'm getting penalized because Disney software isn't savvy enough!!

Okay.... I'm thinking that it may not be so wise to jump the gun and switch my ressie around. I'm going to leave everything as is. Here is my plan:

1. Go onto the Disney website just before 6:00 AM August 1st and give the on-line system a try. If that doesn't work because of the "linked ressie" snafu...

2. I'll simply call Disney Dining at 7:00 AM and do it the "old-fashioned" way! The first night ressie gives me a ten day window, so I'm sure it won't be a problem if I have a live CM clicking away.


The only ressies I'm really concerned about not getting are our dinner at Le Cellier and the pre-park opening breakfast at Crystal Palace. But you know, if for some reason we can't get them, it's not like it's going to ruin our vacation or anything.... so I'm definitely doing my best not to get anxious.


Oh, BTW, I did call Disney Dining to ask a question about making a reservation for a large group and thought I would share the info...

I'll be making a ressie for eleven when we meet up with mrsksomeday and family and there was a question as to whether this would need a "grand gathering" phone call. I was informed that I don't need a separate call, that Disney Dining would take this ADR just as they would any other.

I'm pleased, but with all this contradicting information floating around about everything else, I'm not so sure if I believe it or not!! :rotfl:

Oh, my goodness, you just have to laugh!


Kathy

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I like your Plan! Here's some pixie dust to help pull it all off~ I hope you get all the ADR's you are dreaming and wishing of!

pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust::tinker::tinker::tin ker:


Worst case scenario we have been able to get an ADR at LeCellier after we have arrived. You can check at the resort or call Disney Dining. I think there are usually a cancellations you can pick up if you are a little flexible. But LeCellier during food and wine may be a tough bet.

[KathyRN137]

I like your Plan! Here's some pixie dust to help pull it all off~ I hope you get all the ADR's you are dreaming and wishing of!

pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust::tinker::tinker::tin ker:


Worst case scenario we have been able to get an ADR at LeCellier after we have arrived. You can check at the resort or call Disney Dining. I think there are usually a cancellations you can pick up if you are a little flexible. But LeCellier during food and wine may be a tough bet.


F&WF... Jersey Week... and Free Dining!!! :scared:

Thanks for the pixiedust; I really appreciate it!!


Kathy

[eandesmom]

oh my goodness! that made me dizzy!

really....making a dining reservation should NOT be so complicated!

sending you pixie dust that it all goes smoothly and phone calls can be avoided!

[KathyRN137]

oh my goodness! that made me dizzy!

really....making a dining reservation should NOT be so complicated!

sending you pixie dust that it all goes smoothly and phone calls can be avoided!


Thank you!

With all the positive thoughts and pixiedust my DIS-Friends are sending, I really don't have anything to worry about!! :goodvibes


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So, I was thinking that I really should have a "backup" ADR in case Le Cellier is not available. (Although one of you pm'd me a little trick that may help avoid that.... thanks, Heidi!!) ;)


The problem is Billy.

Now, I really don't mind that we won't be getting "our money's worth" on Billy's dining credits because he'll probably stick to just hot dogs, chicken nuggets and pizza all week. That doesn't bother me in the least... I'm just happy he's eating more than macaroni and bologna, which were the mainstays of his very rigid dinner preferences for the past few years! :rolleyes:

The problem is that many of the table service restaurants that I might want to try don't offer anything he would eat. (And I really don't want to make a scene with him crying and Ed getting all red in the face and trying to force him to eat.) That would just spoil everyone's dinner, including the other guests we would most likely be seated with.

Here are some examples:


Teppan Edo

I would love to try this with the kids. Ed and I ate here once when we were down there on a weekend by ourselves and I thought the food was tasty and the chef highly entertaining.

We avoided it when Billy was small because I was deathly afraid he might reach out and scorch his hand on the hot metal table. :eek: He's older now and I don't think it is as much as a concern.

But.... What would he eat here without a fight??


Kids Menu

Kids' Teppan - includes vegetables, Udon noodles and steamed rice

Tori - chicken breast $12.00
Ebi - large shrimp $12.50


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Okosama Set - includes vegetables, steamed rice and dessert

Tempura Combo - shrimp and chicken $9.50
Teriyaki Chicken $9.50


Sounds good to me, but we have the hardest time trying to get him to eat any kind of chicken except for breaded nuggets or tenders and he refuses to eat rice.


So for now, Teppan Edo is out.


Okay, what about Chefs de France? We've never eaten there....

... because Ed has always said he did not want to eat here! The menu might be a bit adventureous for our family, anyway....


Chef's de France


Preludes (Appetizers)


Les Tartes des Chefs - Original flatbreads from the brick oven

a la Flame Alsacienne - Alsace specialty. Flatbread baked with creme fraiche, onion and bacon $9.95

tomate et fromage de chevre - Tomato and goat cheese $10.75

au saumon fume - creme fraiche, onions and smoked salmon $11.25

Cassolette d'escargots de Bourgogne au beurre persille - casserole of escargots (snails) from Burgundy baked in parsley and garlic butter $10.95

Assiette de fromages de France - French imported cheese plate $9.95

Assiette Campagnarde - rustic assortment of French pates, and charcuteries $9.95



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Potages (Soups)


Bisque de Homard - Lobster bisque $6.95

Soupe a l'oignon gratinee - the classic onion soup topped with Gruyere cheese - $6.50

Soupe du jour $5.95

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Salades (Salads)

Salade maison - selected greens, house vinaigrette dressing $5.95

Salade au bleu - romaine hearts, blue cheese dressing, bacon, walnuts, croutons $7.25

Salade de chevre chaud - Baked goat cheese with walnuts, fresh grapes, tomatoes, endives and arugula salad $8.50


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Prix Fixe 3 Course Menu
No Substitutions
$37.00

Soupe a l'oignon gratinee
the classic onion soup topped with Gruyere cheese

OR

Salade au bleu - romaine hearts, blue cheese dressing, bacon, walnuts, croutons


OR

Bisque de Homard - Lobster bisque



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Demi poulet fermier roti, pommes rissolees et tomate grillee
Half of an all-natural roasted chicken, rissole potatoes and grilled tomato

OR

Plat de Cote de Boeuf au Cabarnet avec pates - Beef short ribs braised in Cabernet with pasta, pearl onions and mushrooms

OR

Filet de Saumon, ratatouille sauce Choron - Broiled salmon, tomato Bearnaise,ratatouille made with onions, zucchini, eggplant and bell peppers

OR

Gratin de macaroni - Baked macaroni with cream and gruyere cheese


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Creme brulee
Vanilla creme brulee and a madeleine


OR

Tarte au citron meringuee, sorbet orange mandarine
lemon tart with meringue, orange and mandarin sorbet

OR

Profiteroles au chocolat
Puff choux with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce


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Poissons (Fish and Seafood)

Bouillabaisse - sauteed scallops, mahi mahi and black tiger shrimp served in a saffron seafood broth with potatoes and fennel $30.95

Snapper, beurre au citron - Seared red snapper with lemon butter, capers, lemon, and black pearl rice $29.95

Filet de Saumon, ratatouille sauce Choron - Broiled salmon, tomato Bearnaise,ratatouille made with onions, zucchini, eggplant and bell peppers $27.95



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Plat Vegetariens (Vegetarian Entrees)


Lasagnes de legumes du soleil a l'huile d'olive au thym - zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, onions and tomato baked into thin layers of pasta - $19.95

Gratin de macaroni - Baked macaroni with cream and gruyere cheese $18.95


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Viandes (Meat and Poultry)
Cassoulet - Traditional French cassoulet with braised lamb, pork sausage, bacon and white beans $26.95

Plat de Cote de Boeuf au Cabarnet avec pates - Beef short ribs braised in Cabernet with pasta, pearl onions and mushrooms $28.95

Demi poulet fermier roti, pommes rissolees et tomate grillee - Half of an all-natural roasted chicken, rissole potatoes and grilled tomato $25.95

Canard au miel, haricots vert et pommes de terre douce - Roasted breast of duck and leg confit, french green beans and sweet potato, spicy honey sauce $31.95

Filet de boeuf grille, sauce au poivre noir Gratin Dauphinois et haricots verts - Grilled tenderloin of beef with a black pepper sauce original potato gratin of Savoy and green beans $34.95


Child's menu:

Appetizers

Friand au Fromage - Cheese puff pastry $4.00

Salade Verte - Mixed green salad $3.00

Entrees

Blanc de Poulet Aux Nouilles - Breaded chicken strip served with pasta $7.00

Croquette de Boeuf en Brioche - Ground beef steak in a brioche bun, served with French fries $8.00

Filet de Limande Saute avec Haricots Vert et Tomates - Pan roasted flounder served with green beans and tomatoes $8.00

Desserts

Choix de Glace ou Sorbet - Choice of Ice Cream or Sorbet - vanilla, chocolate or sorbet of the day $3.00

Biscuit au chocolat - Chocolate chip cookie $2.50






Hmmmm. The "breaded chicken strip" might do for Billy. (I'd be just fine with a bowl of Lobster Bisque and a big piece of crusty bread, but I don't see the rest of the family truly enjoying a meal here.)


Next up comes Nine Dragons (China) and Tutto Italia (Italy). Frankly, I haven't heard many good things about the food at Nine Dragons, although it certainly looks like a beautiful restaurant. Problem is, we're so used to really great Chinese food here in Jersey... I'm afraid that this meal would be a big disappointment.

I'm less worried about being disappointed at Tutto Italia. (We did eat at Alfredo's before it closed.) But, the same situation really does apply. We eat a lot of great Italian food quite often, so a meal here doesn't seem like it would be that much of an adventure!

Although they certainly would win points with Billy for serving his favorite.... macaroni! :laughing:

So, Tutto Italia comes in as a "maybe," but at this point I'm feeling very meh about alternatives to Le Cellier.

But, wait a minute! Epcot is more than just World Showcase! There's a very nice table service restaurant in Future World..... Coral Reef! And it has all those wonderful :fish: to look at during dinner! The kids loved that when we ate here in 2006...


Let's see if they have anything Billy would eat....

Score!! Macaroni and Cheese! :woohoo:

The rest of the menu looks great, too....


Coral Reef:

Appetizers

Appetizer for Two - Seared scallops with a cauliflower foam with black truffle vinaigrette, Sea and Land Grilled Shrimp iwth cucumber salad and barbecued beef tenderloin skewer with cream polenta and taste of creamy lobster soup $16.99

Sea and Land - grilled shrimp with cucumber salad and barbecued beef skewer with creamy polenta $11.99

Shrimp and Lobster Cake - served over napa cabbage slaw with a sweet and spicy Vietnamese vinaigrette $11.49

Seared Sea Scallops - served with cauliflower foam with black truffle vinaigrette $10.99

Creamy Lobster Soup - chervil and brandy $7.99

Curry Corn Chowder - with applewood smoked bacon and coconut milk $6.99

Mixed Greens Salad with blue cheese dressing or Key Lime herb vinaigrette $6.99


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Entrees

Pan-seared Seasonal Catch - with wild mushrooms and scallop risotto with celery root nage finished with parsley-truffle oil $26.99

Pan-seared Ahi Tune - with parsnip puree, roasted carrots, caramelized cipollini onions and red wine reduction $25.99

Blackened Catfish - served over pepper jack cheese grits, topped with tomato marmalade and basil oil $20.99

Seared Chicken Breast -served over spaetzle finished with applewood smoked bacon-chicken broth $20.99

Grilled New York Strip Steak - served with roasted potatoes, watercress and tomatoes tossed in caramelized shallot vinaigrette $30.99

Grilled Mahi Mahi - served with spiced pineapple chutney over cashew-jasmine rice finished with coconut rum beurre blanc $25.99

Wild Mushroom Lasagna - roasted wild mushrooms, wilted arugula and spinach, fortina, parmesan, mascarpone and ricota cheese, rustic tomato ragout $16.99

Seared Sterling Salmon - with ratatouille $23.99

Grilled Pork Tenderloin - served with sweet boniato potatoes and green beans drizzled with pecan sauce $22.99


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Desserts

*The Chocolate Wave - served with brandied cherries $7.99

Tropical Fruit Mango Sorbet - finished with a sea horse tuile $7.99

*Bailey's and Jack Daniel Mousse - topped with a ganache and chocolate cigar $7.99

Butterscotch Creme Brulee - with seasonal berries $7.99



I think I've just found my "alternate" dinner ADR... it's the Coral Reef!! Now if I can't get us into Le Cellier at least I've got a good back up plan!! :thumbsup2



Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

Your back up plan sounds great!! You need to PM me the trick for Le Cellier :rotfl:. I want to go back to Coral Reef, but Bill has no desire. I am going try to talk him into it, I think the kids would like it.

[preschoolmom]

Ahhhh, the food thing... I would guess that most of us with kiddos on the Autism spectrum get "the food thing" :rolleyes:

My kiddo is down to like four foods he will eat. Chicken Nuggets, Pizza, and sometimes hot dogs (he likes the plain bun). Sigh.

Glad you found an alternate!

:thumbsup2

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Thank you for posting those menus!! I have been researching Epcot Restaurants as well, and we are really interested in the Chefs De France. Did you know Remi the rat comes around the restaurant? I am really looking forward to surprising my kids when he comes around!;) Plus we haven't eaten there before!

Coral Reef sounds yummy too!

ETA: Remi is going to Tokyo after September 6. Sorry to hijack your thread.....

[annnewjerz]

Kathy---the plan for the back-up ADR at Coral Reef is a great idea. Hope for Le Cellier and be prepared in case you don't get it. I was poking around looking at menus online and it seems like Rose and Crown's children's menu might be good also, they have mac n' cheese!! :thumbsup2

[KathyRN137]

Your back up plan sounds great!! You need to PM me the trick for Le Cellier :rotfl:. I want to go back to Coral Reef, but Bill has no desire. I am going try to talk him into it, I think the kids would like it.

The Coral Reef is really beautiful... not just the fish tank part! The walls and ceilings are all shimmery blues and greens... you really do get the impression that you are dining under water!!


Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

We have been once he doesn't want to go back.

[KathyRN137]

Ahhhh, the food thing... I would guess that most of us with kiddos on the Autism spectrum get "the food thing" :rolleyes:

My kiddo is down to like four foods he will eat. Chicken Nuggets, Pizza, and sometimes hot dogs (he likes the plain bun). Sigh.

Glad you found an alternate!

:thumbsup2


The food rigidity is so hard sometimes... I don't think Billy has ever eaten a single vegetable other than carrots, and even they were consumed with great difficulty.

This year he added cheese, hot dogs, and peanut butter & jelly sandwiches to "his list!" :thumbsup2

Kathy

[jordanyosh]

I love when people think out loud....:thumbsup2:rotfl2:

We had a great meal at Coral Reef in 08. It does get mixed reviews though....

If you are inclined to have an adult beverage, may I tempt you with an Octopus Juice.....It was kinda like a pina colada, but with Chambourd....sooo good. Pierresgirl (leyla) turned me on to this drink.....

[joy13]

Sounds like a great alternative!

[KathyRN137]

Thank you for posting those menus!! I have been researching Epcot Restaurants as well, and we are really interested in the Chefs De France. Did you know Remi the rat comes around the restaurant? I am really looking forward to surprising my kids when he comes around!;) Plus we haven't eaten there before!

Coral Reef sounds yummy too!

ETA: Remi is going to Tokyo after September 6. Sorry to hijack your thread.....


Hakuna Matata... no worries... I'm sorry we'll miss Remy, Billy would've really got a kick out of him. We just saw the movie again the other night...



We have been once he doesn't want to go back.

Oh well... plenty of other places to try!



Sounds like a great alternative!


Thanks! Can you tell that I'm trying to keep busy?? :laughing:


I love when people think out loud....:thumbsup2:rotfl2:

We had a great meal at Coral Reef in 08. It does get mixed reviews though....

If you are inclined to have an adult beverage, may I tempt you with an Octopus Juice.....It was kinda like a pina colada, but with Chambourd....sooo good. Pierresgirl (leyla) turned me on to this drink.....


Oooh, sounds interesting. I'm not so much into the pineapple-coconut taste that pina coladas have, though. Do you taste pineapple in that drink??

I have decided that I will overcome my ambivilance toward pineapple and try a Dole Whip for the first time on this trip! Yay!

Yes... I am thinking out loud.

(Sounds a whole lot better than talking to yourself!!) ;)


Kathy

[irish dancer]

Having a back-up plan is a good idea.

We enjoyed our lunch at Rose & Crown and they do have mac'n cheese. Another alternative is Garden Grill in the Land. Mickey, Pluto and Chip 'n Dale are there for dinner. Kids meal is chicken nuggets and mac'n cheese and the big hit for my kids was the dessert, for kids they get to decorate their own cupcake adults get a fruit buckle. The cupcake comes plain and then they have little dishes of frosting and candies for decorating.

[cjackearl]

Your Coral Reef backup sounds like a good fit for your family, but good luck getting Le Celier.:thumbsup2 I don't know how set you are on dinner, but lunch is easier to get and the menu is pretty similar.

[jordanyosh]

Kathy,

Yes. Thinking out loud is better than talking to yourself...I do both...especially in the car. :rolleyes1

[KathyRN137]

Kathy,

Yes. Thinking out loud is better than talking to yourself...I do both...especially in the car. :rolleyes1


:lmao:


Your Coral Reef backup sounds like a good fit for your family, but good luck getting Le Celier.:thumbsup2 I don't know how set you are on dinner, but lunch is easier to get and the menu is pretty similar.


That's true! I don't know if I want to eat a big steak dinner in the middle of the day, though. I won't be able to stay awake! My family would have to drop me off in Mexico for a siesta! ;)


Having a back-up plan is a good idea.

We enjoyed our lunch at Rose & Crown and they do have mac'n cheese. Another alternative is Garden Grill in the Land. Mickey, Pluto and Chip 'n Dale are there for dinner. Kids meal is chicken nuggets and mac'n cheese and the big hit for my kids was the dessert, for kids they get to decorate their own cupcake adults get a fruit buckle. The cupcake comes plain and then they have little dishes of frosting and candies for decorating.


Both of those are great suggestions! Perhaps I'd be more inclined to do Rose & Crown because we did have a great character lunch at Garden Grill in '07. It's been much longer since we ate at Rose & Crown... perhaps it was in '05?? :confused: And it would be easy to get a ressie (so long as it wasn't for Illuminations seating!)


Everyone is giving me such great advice... thank you all for your input! As Jordan noticed, I like to think out loud....

It's great when real people actually answer!! :rotfl:



Kathy

[All7OfUs]

You're such a good mom doing all this research ahead of time to help everyone have a good time!! Kudos, Kathy!

But, let's hope the Cellier is open and you can get what mom really wants!

[KathyRN137]

You're such a good mom doing all this research ahead of time to help everyone have a good time!! Kudos, Kathy!

But, let's hope the Cellier is open and you can get what mom really wants!

Thanks, Liesa! :goodvibes

But I'm sure Le Cellier isn't going anyplace... if it doesn't work out this time, we'll just have to come back and catch it at a later date! ;)


Kathy

[mousescrapper]

I think I've just found my "alternate" dinner ADR... it's the Coral Reef!! Now if I can't get us into Le Cellier at least I've got a good back up plan!! :thumbsup2






Always a great idea to have a back-up plan in mind, so you are flustered in the moment or have to call back :scared:

and right now when I'm thinking TS meals I scan the kid menu first too :thumbsup2

I think you have a good choice!



But I'm sure Le Cellier isn't going anyplace... if it doesn't work out this time, we'll just have to come back and catch it at a later date! ;)





Good thinkin! :goodvibes you just KNOW you'll be back ;)

[Gabrielsbigtrip]

We really liked Coral Reef and it was one of the only dinner sit down meals my ASD son would eat (mac n cheese). He will only eat mac n cheese at this one restaurant by our house:confused3. How can you be picky with mac n cheese :confused3. I had read bad reviews for Coral Reef but we really liked it and went back the following year.

I was able to get Le Cellier for our Sept 09 trip so we are trying that this time.

We get the DDP for Gabriel because snacks alone (plain vanilla ice cream, popcorn, soft pretzels, grapes, juice) add up enough. It also gives him a chance to at least TRY something. (which can be quite amusing or quite the scene:rotfl:). Well and this year it is free dining so even better.

We normally plan more breakfasts because he will eat plain pancakes, plain waffles, blueberry muffins and cheerios if offered. Crystal Palace is our favorite breakfast followed by Boma (haven't been to Kona yet for breakfast).

[KathyRN137]

So, you may recall that I had a phone conversation with DVC Member Services regarding the problem I had at wdw.com. (The system could not bring up my DVC resort confirmation number.) The CM made out a "help ticket" and told me that someone would respond in a few days.


I received a response today....
... and I really think they have no idea what I am talking about.


Hello Kathleen,

Thank you for contacting Member Services.

You can view your reservations on DVCMember.com by clicking "View
Vacation Details" under "My Membership," or by clicking on "My
Membership Points" on the Home Page, then scroll down the page and click
on "View Vacation Details." You will then see "Upcoming Vacations" and
"Completed Vacations."

Please let us know if you need any additional assistance.

Thank you,


Buffy

Member Services | Online Communications
Disney Vacation Club


:rolleyes2 :rolleyes2 :rolleyes2


This is the reply I sent....



Thank you, Buffy, I am aware of that.

My concern has to do with the fact that I cannot retrieve my DVC resort reservation number on the wdw.com site. I will need the system to be able to access my reservation number when I attempt to use the on line dining reservation system.

My concern is that I will not be able to use the on line dining reservation system on wdw.com because wdw.com does not recognize my resort reservation number.


Could I have been any more clear that this?? :confused3

It is looking more and more like I will have to use the old telephone to make my ADRs.....


"Buffy"???


Kathy

[mousescrapper]

So, you may recall that I had a phone conversation with DVC Member Services regarding the problem I had at wdw.com. (The system could not bring up my DVC resort confirmation number.) The CM made out a "help ticket" and told me that someone would respond in a few days.


I received a response today....
... and I really think they have no idea what I am talking about.


Hello Kathleen,

Thank you for contacting Member Services.

You can view your reservations on DVCMember.com by clicking "View
Vacation Details" under "My Membership," or by clicking on "My
Membership Points" on the Home Page, then scroll down the page and click
on "View Vacation Details." You will then see "Upcoming Vacations" and
"Completed Vacations."

Please let us know if you need any additional assistance.

Thank you,


Buffy

Member Services | Online Communications
Disney Vacation Club


:rolleyes2 :rolleyes2 :rolleyes2


This is the reply I sent....



Thank you, Buffy, I am aware of that.

My concern has to do with the fact that I cannot retrieve my DVC resort reservation number on the wdw.com site. I will need the system to be able to access my reservation number when I attempt to use the on line dining reservation system.

My concern is that I will not be able to use the on line dining reservation system on wdw.com because wdw.com does not recognize my resort reservation number.


Could I have been any more clear that this?? :confused3

It is looking more and more like I will have to use the old telephone to make my ADRs.....


"Buffy"???


Kathy

I'm sorry Kathy...but you still made me :laughing:

[Charleston Princess]

:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2: Buffy the Problem Slayer is obviously not as well equipped with slaying Disney website problems as her counterpart was with eradicating vamps!

[mrsksomeday]

Why do some Cast Members not even read your questions? Hello Buffy, wake up and read!!

[jordanyosh]

Really? Buffy? Really? I didn't even know that was still used as a name.....

She had no clue what you were talking about.

[joy13]

That was obviously a canned response! It's good that the online opens up an hour earlier, that way you can test it and if it doesn't work you are up and ready to call when the phone lines open. As for the website not retrieving your reservation under the my Disney vacation area. That seems to be hit or miss anyway - I just was doing that and it didn't recoginize it the first time I tried. It doesn't retrieve my dining reservations either, but I called and they are all there.

[moparop]

It sounds like canned response A wasn't going to work, so "Buffy" thought B might make you go away. ;)

PS I love the title of this update!!

[DisneyMomLiz]

Kathy, thanks so much for sharing your story with us...just finished reading about your DS Billy :goodvibes (sorry I'm only on page 3 or 4). Had to stop and comment even though it will take me a bit to get through the PTR.

I finally made it to your PTR on the suggestion of mousescrapper (thanks Julie :thumbsup2) as I was blessed with an upgrade to SSR and she thought you could enlighten me on what appears to be a gorgeous resort. I have noticed your posts in various PTR/TRs I read and always loved your Pooh doing toe-touches...he's my favorite ;)

Ok, back to reading :scared1: 120+ pages to go...good thing work is slow today :laughing:

[KathyRN137]

Always a great idea to have a back-up plan in mind, so you are flustered in the moment or have to call back :scared:

and right now when I'm thinking TS meals I scan the kid menu first too :thumbsup2

I think you have a good choice!


Thanks! But as you will see in my next update, Ed and Tricia have rebelled and want our second choice to be....

... well, you'll just have to wait and see!

Isn't that so funny about reading the Kids Menu first?? But I suppose we know that we can find something on just about any menu.... it's the kids with the limited food "repetoir" that can make or break the experience.
I just really don't want to have to tote around bologna and goldfish crackers whenever we go out to eat!! ;)


We really liked Coral Reef and it was one of the only dinner sit down meals my ASD son would eat (mac n cheese). He will only eat mac n cheese at this one restaurant by our house:confused3. How can you be picky with mac n cheese :confused3. I had read bad reviews for Coral Reef but we really liked it and went back the following year.

I was able to get Le Cellier for our Sept 09 trip so we are trying that this time.

We get the DDP for Gabriel because snacks alone (plain vanilla ice cream, popcorn, soft pretzels, grapes, juice) add up enough. It also gives him a chance to at least TRY something. (which can be quite amusing or quite the scene:rotfl:). Well and this year it is free dining so even better.

We normally plan more breakfasts because he will eat plain pancakes, plain waffles, blueberry muffins and cheerios if offered. Crystal Palace is our favorite breakfast followed by Boma (haven't been to Kona yet for breakfast).


Ah, Cheerios! The breakfast of my young champion!! :laughing: A nutritionist friend of mine says that ASD kids naturally crave carbs because their body "knows" that they give them the energy they need to be so (hyper)active!


I truly think that sense of smell plays a large part in the food pickiness, at least with Billy. When he's unsure of a food he always sniffs it thoroughly before he will attempt a first bite. The next issue is texture. He's used to the texture of the breaded coating in chicken nuggets and that's why plain baked or grilled chicken seems so foriegn to him.

You got Le Cellier for Sept '09?? That's great, 'specially with Free Dining! :thumbsup2 Thank you, I feel somewhat encouraged.

Gabriel must be so excited!


Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

popcorn::

[KathyRN137]

I'm sorry Kathy...but you still made me :laughing:

It's in my job description! :)


:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2: Buffy the Problem Slayer is obviously not as well equipped with slaying Disney website problems as her counterpart was with eradicating vamps!

Okay, in retrospect, I don't have access to the wording of the "help ticket" that was sent, so perhaps it was confusing to poor Buffy. :yo-yo:


Why do some Cast Members not even read your questions? Hello Buffy, wake up and read!!

Ibid. Let's see what response I get from my request for help!! (It may be good for a little chuckle.)


Really? Buffy? Really? I didn't even know that was still used as a name.....

She had no clue what you were talking about.

Perhaps she hadn't drank her morning coffee yet?? :surfweb:

Other than the Vampire Slayer, the only other Buffy I ever heard of had a doll named Mrs. Beasley and a butler named Mr. French....

(Darn, I'm showing my age again!)


That was obviously a canned response! It's good that the online opens up an hour earlier, that way you can test it and if it doesn't work you are up and ready to call when the phone lines open. As for the website not retrieving your reservation under the my Disney vacation area. That seems to be hit or miss anyway - I just was doing that and it didn't recoginize it the first time I tried. It doesn't retrieve my dining reservations either, but I called and they are all there.

It's hit and miss for a lot of things when you use the words "Disney" and "online" in the same sentence!

But I still think it has something to do with having twe different usernames on different branches of the same website. Perhaps I'll try an experiment and try to change one so they match...


It sounds like canned response A wasn't going to work, so "Buffy" thought B might make you go away. ;)

PS I love the title of this update!!

Thanks, mop! It does sound a little snarky, but I just couldn't resist! ;)


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

Kathy, thanks so much for sharing your story with us...just finished reading about your DS Billy :goodvibes (sorry I'm only on page 3 or 4). Had to stop and comment even though it will take me a bit to get through the PTR.

I finally made it to your PTR on the suggestion of mousescrapper (thanks Julie :thumbsup2) as I was blessed with an upgrade to SSR and she thought you could enlighten me on what appears to be a gorgeous resort. I have noticed your posts in various PTR/TRs I read and always loved your Pooh doing toe-touches...he's my favorite ;)

Ok, back to reading :scared1: 120+ pages to go...good thing work is slow today :laughing:


Hello and :welcome:

Sorry about the length of this... I only recently learned how to post links to chapters. I put them in my April report, but frankly I'm just too lazy to go back and do it for this PTR!! I will do it when we get to the actual report, however, because it certainly does make it easier for new readers.

Doing links on a PTR can be daunting.... like Jordan said, it's kind of like musing aloud about the upcoming trip. It's actually just another way to talk to yourself, only here your cyber-friends actually talk back to you!! :lmao:

Liz, feel free to PM me with any questions or just to say hello! Any friend of Scrappie's is a friend of mine! :grouphug:


Kathy

[cjackearl]

Buffy must have picked a random canned response and clicked send. Too bad. Oh, and I got your reference. I had surgery as a child and got Mrs. Beasley paper dolls when I was recovering. I always mixed up which child was Buffy and which was Jodi!:laughing: Let's show our age together.:thumbsup2

[KathyRN137]

Is anyone here familiar with the term, "Flight of Ideas?" It's something I learned about (way) back in Psych Nursing. It's a term used to describe a type of thought and speech pattern usually found in schizophrenic patients.


flight of ideas
A nearly continuous flow of accelerated speech with abrupt changes from topic to topic that are usually based on understandable associations, distracting stimuli, or plays on words. When severe, speech may be disorganized and incoherent. ~ John F Abess, MD



Basically, each thought acts as a "jumping off point" for the next thought, which may or not seem related to the previous thought.

My friends, I believe I am suffering from Disney Flight of Ideas!

No matter what the current topic of discussion, my mind will find a way to associate it with our upcoming WDW vacation.


Tricia: "Mom, we need to go shopping soon for back-to-school clothes."
Me: "Yes, we will, I promise."
Tricia: "I really want to get a pair of those flats I saw in the store the other day, the ones with the buffalo plaid print."
Me: "We should get you some new running shoes to wear at Disney!"
Tricia: "I think those plaid shoes are sooo cute..."
Me:"...and we should get pool shoes for you and Billy, I've read that the concrete around the Kidani Village pool gets really hot!"
Tricia: "Mo-OM!!! We're talking about school shoes!"
Me: "Oh, sorry..."


Conversations such as these become proportionately more frequent the closer we get to our trip. Now that we're close to 90 days, they happen daily. My family is used to, albeit, slightly annoyed by how my ideas always seem to take flight to a certain parcel of land in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.


Tonight we were having dinner and watching TV. The characters on the screen were eating with chopsticks. We were talking about ... I can't recall exactly what, but suddenly I turned to Ed and said something like, "I thought we might try Teppan Edo as an alternate ADR if we can't get into Le Cellier, but then I thought that there wouldn't be anything there for Billy, so I thought we might Coral Reef again....what do you think?"

Both Ed and Tricia stopped eating, looked at me, looked at each other, and then burst out laughing. "Mom, how did you get from (insert forgotten topic of conversation) to Disney?"

I pointed to the TV. "Well, I saw them eating with chopsticks and that made me think of Teppan Edo!"

They snickered.

Billy chewed, apparantly oblivious to his mother's absurdity.

A bit flustered, I added, "And we are eating dinner, you know, so it's natural that I should think of our dinner ADRs!"

Really! :snooty: Don't they know I've been thinking about them for the past several days?!

The Disney Flight of Ideas:
Eating dinner > Seeing images of people eating with chopsticks > Teppan Edo


They were not entirely convinced by my argument, however, to humor me Ed remarked to Tricia that Teppan Edo had been lots of fun and that she would probably like it. Then he proceded to tell her about the chefs and the shows they put on while cooking dinner in front of you. She seemed intrigued.

"But Dad, they won't have anything for Billy to eat!" was her first remark.

"Ah-ha!" I answered, "That's what I thought! I think that we should try Coral Reef."

Tricia looked quizzical. I suppose she doesn't remember it. I tried to jog her memory by telling her it was "the restaurant in Epcot with the big fish tanks." Surprisingly, Ed wrinkled his brow.

"I'd rather eat at Teppan Edo," he declared. "Billy will eat the chicken, just bring along some goldfish (crackers) for him and he'll be set."

I sighed.

I do believe that when I'm 80 years old I'll be carrying around bags of goldfish for Billy in the basket of my walker. :rolleyes:


Okay.... so Coral Reef has been bumped. Teppan Edo now stands as our Epcot alternate to Le Cellier.

Oh, by the way, I got an e-mail with flight changes for our return flight.... we have to leave an hour earlier now. :sad1:

(You got that, didn't you?) Bumped > Alternate > Flight Change

I knew you would!!


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

Buffy must have picked a random canned response and clicked send. Too bad. Oh, and I got your reference. I had surgery as a child and got Mrs. Beasley paper dolls when I was recovering. I always mixed up which child was Buffy and which was Jodi!:laughing: Let's show our age together.:thumbsup2


Tail-End of the Baby Boomers... Unite!!! :grouphug:


Kathy

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, Kathy! I was dying with laughter over this latest update! I love your Disney Flight of Ideas and love that I now have a name for my own conversational jaunts to Disney! :thumbsup2

[cjackearl]

So that's not normal? I completely followed you and your logic without a second thought to the absurdity of the association. I think that means the problem is with THEM.;)

I bet with an explanation you could bring a counter service meal in with you to Teppan Edo if you can find something Billy would like. Would he eat tempura chicken?

[moparop]

Having done both Teppen Edo and Coral Reef, I think you are making the right call. Billy will love the cooking so much, he might not mind having just Goldfish for dinner if it comes to that. ;)

[mrsksomeday]

I have chronic DFI (Disney Flights of Ideas), just ask anyone that talks to me for more than 3 minutes. I can turn any conversation into one about WDW :sad2:. Some days it annoys Bill, some days it amuses him.

I know exactly where you are coming from :thumbsup2.

[MinnieNurse]

Buffy? Naw, that cant really be her name. I have heard the CM's on the phone use fake names, surely that is her code name or something?:rotfl:

[joy13]

LMAO on the latest update - I love it! Of course I don't think you'll need the second choice, I have faith that you'll get Le Cellier :)

[KathyRN137]

Oh, Kathy! I was dying with laughter over this latest update! I love your Disney Flight of Ideas and love that I now have a name for my own conversational jaunts to Disney! :thumbsup2


So that's not normal? I completely followed you and your logic without a second thought to the absurdity of the association. I think that means the problem is with THEM.;)


I have chronic DFI (Disney Flights of Ideas), just ask anyone that talks to me for more than 3 minutes. I can turn any conversation into one about WDW :sad2:. Some days it annoys Bill, some days it amuses him.

I know exactly where you are coming from :thumbsup2.



Aaaahhhh, its so good to know I'm not alone! :tilt: :tilt: :tilt:

My Disney trip is always simmering on the back burners of my mind!


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

I bet with an explanation you could bring a counter service meal in with you to Teppan Edo if you can find something Billy would like. Would he eat tempura chicken?

Hmmm, prolly not.

I wonder if they can cook French Fries on the Hibache.... ;)


Having done both Teppen Edo and Coral Reef, I think you are making the right call. Billy will love the cooking so much, he might not mind having just Goldfish for dinner if it comes to that. ;)

Have you seen Billy's picture? Trust me, the boy is nowhere near wasting away!! :laughing: He can eat an entire bag in one sitting!


LMAO on the latest update - I love it! Of course I don't think you'll need the second choice, I have faith that you'll get Le Cellier :)


Thanks! That's sweet!! :hug:

"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst!"

(Although now that I know Ed and Tricia are keen on Teppan Edo, I actually won't feel too bad if we don't get Le Cellier!)


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

Buffy? Naw, that cant really be her name. I have heard the CM's on the phone use fake names, surely that is her code name or something?:rotfl:

Seriously? Seriously??

They make us use our real names! That doesn't seem fair!! :lmao:

Reminds me of when I was single and my best friend and I would go out to clubs. If we were approached by any guys and we weren't interested, our code words to each other were the names we would give.

I was "Bernice" and my friend was "Ethel"... :rotfl:


Kathy

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Seriously? Seriously??

They make us use our real names! That doesn't seem fair!! :lmao:

Reminds me of when I was single and my best friend and I would go out to clubs. If we were approached by any guys and we weren't interested, our code words to each other were the names we would give.

I was "Bernice" and my friend was "Ethel"... :rotfl:


Kathy

:rotfl:

[kimmylaj]

.
I just really don't want to have to tote around bologna and goldfish crackers whenever we go out to eat!! ;)

Kathy

i am pretty sure billy and i were related in a previous life. my mom used to carry bologna sandwiches to the turkey farm in chester nj for me and also are you ready....to thanksgiving dinner at my grandparents house. my grandpa wanted to strangle me. lol
we used to only eat mcdonalds not wendys because i would not eat a square burger.
i was a handful when it came to eating and not much has changed.
my father would joke that i wouldnt eat anything that required chewing.

[tiggerbell]

I don't think there's anything to worry about with a case of DFI - in fact, I would think something was wrong if you didn't get it at the 90 day mark!


I also have a chronic case!!!

[winnapooh]

I had to quickly skim through the last few days, so sorry if I missed something and repeat what's already been said...but with DVC reservations, they never come up in My Disney Reservations (at least not for me, nor for others that I have read). They will still come up in the dining system, however, if you Retrieve the Reservation (click on Book a Reservation for a restaurant, then click Retrieve a Reservation). You can then associate it with the dining reservations, and it will open the +10 window.

As for the split stay...that's a huge issue, one we are dealing with as well (unhappily, I might add...we have three separate reservation numbers...we used to have 5 or 6 and finally was able to get some of them combined). Unfortunately there is no way around it, as we have tried talking to managers, etc. It's a flaw in the new system. My response was that it's not an updated system if you delete features!!!! So you will have to wait 90 days from each number. VERY annoying, since we are onsite the whole time!!!

That being said, we still got Le Cellier, three times now (we got it for the first stay, then got it for the second stay, cancelled the first one, then moved it again, and cancelled the second one). So there is hope, even if you don't get the full +10 from the first day of your stay.

Good luck!

[Tnkrbelle565]

I always suffer from Flight of Ideas!!! Sadly, I didn't need your explanation of why you thought about Teppan Edo. My DH always makes me track back HOW I thought of something random.

[All7OfUs]

Oh, Kathy, I so love your writing, I think because it so goes along with exactly what I'm thinking. Lately my kids are saying the same thing!! CAN Mom ever get through 2 minutes of conversation without bringing up this or that about Disney??!!

If they could only understand...

[mom2mek]

Yep - I've got it too! Even without another trip planned, I have to mentally remind myself at times when I'm speaking to Non-Disney-obsessed people, how NOT to insert something into the conversation about Disney! It's a real challenge - I tell ya! :rolleyes: Oh well. I like it that we are all understanding of the DFI! :grouphug:

Sara

[KathyRN137]

i am pretty sure billy and i were related in a previous life. my mom used to carry bologna sandwiches to the turkey farm in chester nj for me and also are you ready....to thanksgiving dinner at my grandparents house. my grandpa wanted to strangle me. lol


;) Billy eats chicken fingers and macaroni every Thanksgiving....


Kathy

[irish dancer]

Oh Kathy, I could have written your last installment. I definitely suffer from DFI, no doubt about it and I don't necessarily have to have a trip in the works either although it is a bigger problem if I do. DH and DD12 just smile and roll their eyes, DS8 and DD7 don't seem to pay attention. :rotfl:

If you end up with Teppan Edo you may want to talk to the Dining people and see if there is anything they can offer for Billy. I've read on the DISability forum about accomodations that are made sometimes, most of the time it is for allergies but I'd think they could do something for a special needs child too. It wouldn't hurt to ask.

[mousescrapper]

Isn't that so funny about reading the Kids Menu first?? But I suppose we know that we can find something on just about any menu.... it's the kids with the limited food "repetoir" that can make or break the experience.
I just really don't want to have to tote around bologna and goldfish crackers whenever we go out to eat!! ;)

yes we are Moms....and oh I don't go anywhere w/out goldfish for Margaret and she is starting to have a fond love for her bologna :lovestruc









Any friend of Scrappie's is a friend of mine! :grouphug:



that is sweet, I am glad she found you!


My friends, I believe I am suffering from Disney Flight of Ideas!

No matter what the current topic of discussion, my mind will find a way to associate it with our upcoming WDW vacation.

;) well at least I know I don't really have a problem...;)




"I'd rather eat at Teppan Edo," he declared. "Billy will eat the chicken, just bring along some goldfish (crackers) for him and he'll be set."

I sighed.

I do believe that when I'm 80 years old I'll be carrying around bags of goldfish for Billy in the basket of my walker. :rolleyes:


:rotfl2:

Okay.... so Coral Reef has been bumped. Teppan Edo now stands as our Epcot alternate to Le Cellier.

that's not too bad...

Oh, by the way, I got an e-mail with flight changes for our return flight.... we have to leave an hour earlier now. :sad1:

BLAH! an earlier flight home is never fun



always enjoy reading your updates!

Scrappie

[brookelizabeth]

You had me laughing out loud with your past couple updates!!!!! :lmao:

I also love CP's "Buffy the Problem Slayer" - :rotfl2::thumbsup2 I got a very similar voicemail back from Member Services when inquiring about the rumor of the "caste system" for the ADRs. It was completely unhelpful. I gave up at that point and just let it go.

What is the hint on getting LeCellier?

And speaking of LeCellier (DFI), I was listening to the lastest Podcast this morning and they reported they WALKED UP to LeCellier (lunch) the other day. There were tables EMPTY! It was the first time in years they have been able to do that. They think it's because the online system is completely wack and it's showing no availability, but there truly is. So, it might be worth trying to do a walk-up reservation if you don't get it on the phone.

Teppan Edo looks delicious though, a very good alternative. I cracked up at your comment about goldfish in your walker!!!!!!!! :rotfl:

I also suffer from Disney Flight of Ideas. I think it gets worse the closer to get to your trip too! All your connections made complete sense to me! :goodvibes ;)

[Gabrielsbigtrip]

Ah, Cheerios! The breakfast of my young champion!! :laughing: A nutritionist friend of mine says that ASD kids naturally crave carbs because their body "knows" that they give them the energy they need to be so (hyper)active!


I truly think that sense of smell plays a large part in the food pickiness, at least with Billy. When he's unsure of a food he always sniffs it thoroughly before he will attempt a first bite. The next issue is texture. He's used to the texture of the breaded coating in chicken nuggets and that's why plain baked or grilled chicken seems so foriegn to him.

You got Le Cellier for Sept '09?? That's great, 'specially with Free Dining! :thumbsup2 Thank you, I feel somewhat encouraged.

Gabriel must be so excited!


Kathy

Gabriel is a sniffer too. He can be quite comical when it comes to forcing him to try something new. He really doesn't eat bad...just not a big variety. He has never eaten meat and doesn't eat CHOCOLATE:scared1:. Not that I want him eating tons of chocolate but really, a child of mine, not even trying it....:confused3 I think I bleed Hershey's. It's pretty hard while we are out but yes I usually pack something for him to eat.

Our last two trips (WL/SSR/CSR) I gave my sister a shopping list and she delivered stuff to us since she lives around 2 hrs away. That worked well. We are staying at POP and I am debating get the fridge or if I should just pack a collapsible cooler.

We are going the 4th through the 9th so maybe it won't be so crowded. We have never been to Le Cellier so I hope it's good. I was more worried about getting my beloved Crystal Palace before the park opens breakfast.:cloud9::cloud9::cloud9:

I hope to do a trip report and maybe will even start a PTR:thumbsup2

This is the first year Gabriel is really "excited" about going. Every year he gets a little better and trys new things so it will be interesting to see what new thing he will try this year.

He gave me three clues yesterday.....Bridge, Water, Castle.....I couldn't figure it out and then he said Disney World. I thought, yes, there is a little bridge with water next to the Castle. What a smartie pants....and my DFI didn't even kick in to figure the puzzle out.

[DisneyMomLiz]

I made it :yay: finally finished reading all 127 pages!!! :woohoo: Yes, and I even read almost :rolleyes1 all the chit-chat :banana:

What a great group of readers and you are a fabulous TR writer...another reason I love reading TRs and am :scared1: to write my own (don't think I'm all that witty?!)

Anyway, must comment on a few things and PM you about some too if you don't mind...

Yes... I noticed my ADR countdown ticker was a bit off, so I fixed it. I can make them this Saturday! :goodvibes

Well your ADR day is my DS 3rd Birthday so extra pixiedust: for you!!

Updated ADR Request List:

Here is our current ADR list:

Breakfasts:

~ Boma
~ Play and Dine at Hollywood & Vine (could also take early lunch if needed)
~ Crystal Palace (Pre-park opening)

Dinners:

~ Le Cellier
~ Biergarten
~ 'Ohana
~ Chef Mickey's
~ 50's Prime Time Cafe



Your ADRs look great...we love Biergarten so one more rave review for you on that buffet and my DS loves Play-N-Dine too...so we're trying it for lunch this time (did breakfast last year).

Hello and :welcome:

Sorry about the length of this... I only recently learned how to post links to chapters. I put them in my April report, but frankly I'm just too lazy to go back and do it for this PTR!! I will do it when we get to the actual report, however, because it certainly does make it easier for new readers.

Doing links on a PTR can be daunting.... like Jordan said, it's kind of like musing aloud about the upcoming trip. It's actually just another way to talk to yourself, only here your cyber-friends actually talk back to you!! :lmao:

Liz, feel free to PM me with any questions or just to say hello! Any friend of Scrappie's is a friend of mine! :grouphug:


Kathy

Thanks for the welcome! :goodvibes I'm sure I'll have lots of SSR questions and maybe even some DVC ? for you, but I'll send them in a PM :thumbsup2

Is anyone here familiar with the term, "Flight of Ideas?"

The Disney Flight of Ideas:
Eating dinner > Seeing images of people eating with chopsticks > Teppan Edo


Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, I so have this...Hi My name is Liz and I have Disney Flight of Ideas!! (oh yes, I did catch the Horshack refrence all those pages ago) :lmao:

that is sweet, I am glad she found you!



always enjoy reading your updates!

Scrappie

Thanks Scrappie for pointing me to Kathy's TR. You both are awesome mommy's and I feel priviledged to read your stories :hug: and join you in ODP (Obsessive Disney Planning)...it's an -itis you know! :laughing:

Aaaahhhh, its so good to know I'm not alone! :tilt: :tilt: :tilt:

My Disney trip is always simmering on the back burners of my mind!

Kathy

Mine is not only in back burners of my mind...it's in each of my dreams at night! :rotfl: and my free moments at work :rolleyes1

ETA: just got an obviously "canned" response from the "helpdesk" after sending an email about the payment page not loading correctly...she (I got Theresa not Buffy) kindly told me how to access "My Disney Vacation"??? Ok, I <3 Disney...but come on people?!

[Goofster57]

:tiptoe: :rolleyes1

[KathyRN137]

I always suffer from Flight of Ideas!!! Sadly, I didn't need your explanation of why you thought about Teppan Edo. My DH always makes me track back HOW I thought of something random.

That's too funny! :lmao:


Oh, Kathy, I so love your writing, I think because it so goes along with exactly what I'm thinking. Lately my kids are saying the same thing!! CAN Mom ever get through 2 minutes of conversation without bringing up this or that about Disney??!!

If they could only understand...

I try very hard to control myself... but as we inch closer and closer to our trip, It gets increasingly difficult to curb the DFI!! :rolleyes1



Yep - I've got it too! Even without another trip planned, I have to mentally remind myself at times when I'm speaking to Non-Disney-obsessed people, how NOT to insert something into the conversation about Disney! It's a real challenge - I tell ya! :rolleyes: Oh well. I like it that we are all understanding of the DFI! :grouphug:

Sara


We seem to be inventing our own vocabulary.... First it was OTP now its DFI!! :rotfl: I always tell my family that I can't be that "weird" because there are an awful lot of people just like me on the DIS!!! :grouphug:



Oh Kathy, I could have written your last installment. I definitely suffer from DFI, no doubt about it and I don't necessarily have to have a trip in the works either although it is a bigger problem if I do. DH and DD12 just smile and roll their eyes, DS8 and DD7 don't seem to pay attention. :rotfl:

If you end up with Teppan Edo you may want to talk to the Dining people and see if there is anything they can offer for Billy. I've read on the DISability forum about accomodations that are made sometimes, most of the time it is for allergies but I'd think they could do something for a special needs child too. It wouldn't hurt to ask.


I definitely think that there are far worse subjects a person can get obsessed with!! :thumbsup2 As for Teppan Edo, perhaps I could call ahead if necessary. When we traveled with Aunt Rae all the TS chefs were incredibly accommodating with regard to her gluten-free diet. ::yes::



I made it :yay: finally finished reading all 127 pages!!! :woohoo: Yes, and I even read almost :rolleyes1 all the chit-chat :banana:

Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, I so have this...Hi My name is Liz and I have Disney Flight of Ideas!! (oh yes, I did catch the Horshack refrence all those pages ago) :lmao:

Mine is not only in back burners of my mind...it's in each of my dreams at night! :rotfl: and my free moments at work :rolleyes1



Wow! I mean, WOW!! I can't believe you slogged through this entire report!! :faint:

Thanks for all the lovely compliments. You should definitely consider writing a PTR... it's lots of fun and a great way to channel your DFI (and keep your family from going crazy listening to you all the time!)

I sent you a PM about SSR... what little I can remember about our stay there. Too bad it was pre-DIS and I never got a chance to write about it...

(I think your user name would be so cute if you changed it to DizMomLiz!!)


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

:tiptoe: :rolleyes1


Be still my heart!!!

Hello, Keith!! :wave:


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

Gabriel is a sniffer too. He can be quite comical when it comes to forcing him to try something new. He really doesn't eat bad...just not a big variety.....It's pretty hard while we are out but yes I usually pack something for him to eat.

I hope to do a trip report and maybe will even start a PTR:thumbsup2

This is the first year Gabriel is really "excited" about going. Every year he gets a little better and trys new things so it will be interesting to see what new thing he will try this year.



I find that WDW gets better and better for Billy with each passing year!! :cloud9: I think our kids make progress too, just at a much slower pace. Just the fact that he can now order a hot dog opens up so many new dining possibilities!!

Billy not only sniffs his food, he sniffs the characters!

(I have to warn them about that ahead of time!) :rolleyes:




You had me laughing out loud with your past couple updates!!!!! :lmao:

..... I got a very similar voicemail back from Member Services when inquiring about the rumor of the "caste system" for the ADRs. It was completely unhelpful. I gave up at that point and just let it go.


And speaking of LeCellier (DFI), I was listening to the lastest Podcast this morning and they reported they WALKED UP to LeCellier (lunch) the other day. There were tables EMPTY! It was the first time in years they have been able to do that. They think it's because the online system is completely wack and it's showing no availability, but there truly is. So, it might be worth trying to do a walk-up reservation if you don't get it on the phone.


Very interesting! :scratchin

More on this in my next post.....

Glad you got to laugh a bit... hope the shaking didn't hurt your foot!! :laughing: I see you're down to your last week of "Das Boot." :thumbsup2



Kathy

[KathyRN137]

*Note* This post, while certainly pertaining to trip-planning, may be a tad boring if you're not

1) A DVC Member, or

2) Someone with linked ressies who is planning to make your ADRs on line.


You've been warned! (The rest of you can all take a little cat-nap.)

After receiving two less-than-helpful e-mail responses from DVC Member Services, I was honored with a phone call tonight from a real-live MS cast member. Her name.....


.....Joy.


Real name or fake? We will never know for sure!

Anyway, she was extremely pleasant and Disney-like. This was obviously someone who had a talent for smoothing ruffled feathers because she listened attentively while I described the difficulties I had experienced getting straight answers from Disney regarding both the party dates for the MNSSHP and the use of the new on-line dining reservation system. :headache: She readily admitted that based on guest feedback, more training was necessary for those CMs in positions of answering our questions.

We had a lovely talk and we laughed together about how some Disney fans are true Uber-Planners and the extent to which we went to plan every detail of our WDW vacations. (I recommended she read the book, Mousejunkies, to get a good laugh or two, as well as insight into the mind of the Dis-Crazed!) I learned a few things, too.

I mentioned that Free Dining seems to have made the need for ADRs a necessity and that in some cases it has become difficult to procure reservations for popular restaurants at decent meal times. Joy stated that she thought the real reason for this was the change from the 180-day window to 90 days. "All you Uber-Planners had your days planned out and your dining reservations made five or six months before your vacation!" she laughed. "Then the rest of the guests would start thinking about reservations much closer to their trips." Now that we planners are forced to wait, we are "competing" with a larger pool of guests who are making ressies at the 90-day mark.

I also tossed in a comment that it was very difficult for the "Uber-Planners," who tend to be repeat customers, to plan our trips when park hours and entertainment schedules are released at only 90 days out. Of course, Joy has no power to change this, but I just felt like it should be said.

"Planning was never this stressful before!" I told her. She really did seem to understand, telling me that a good friend of hers is an "Uber-Planner" and has been telling her the same thing lately.

The next issue we discussed was the on-line dining reservation system.

"Why," I asked, "does a person with linked reservations need to log on multiple times for multiple 90-day windows?" "Doesn't the first ressie entitle you to the 90 + 10 window?"

The reason is this... the current software not only notes your check-in date for each of your linked ressies, it notes your check-out date as well! Linked ressies are actually a succession of check-ins and check-outs, even if they are "linked" so you do not have to move rooms.

When the current program notes your check-out date for each ressie, you're done. You cannot continue to make on-line ressies. Unlike the Disney Dining CM you call on the phone... who can look on the screen and see that your ressies are linked and note the dates of your 90 + 10... the computer cannot recognize that you have not actually finished your vacation just because you "checked out" of your resort.

While annoying, this certainly sounded plausible.

She also assured me that at 90 days, DVC resort reservation confirmation numbers can be accessed by the on-line dining system. "We did have a problem with that in the past," she remarked, "but that's been fixed."

Joy apologized for the glitches in the system and asked that guests be understanding while Disney "worked out the kinks." Unfortunately, I do not think the system will be smoothed out by Saturday. :sad2: I said as much to Joy and then told her that because I did not want to lose an entire day of my dining reservation window, I would need to switch my reservation around.

She asked that I not go to the trouble, that I had had enough anxiety with planning the trip already. (I had related to her the whole is-there-or-isn't-there-a-MNSSHP-on-Nov. 1st. miscommunication from a few months back, and how it necessitated the addition of that additional night for cash.)

"If you use the phone-in system and have difficulty getting a certain reservation, call me and I will see what I can do behind the scenes to get you that reservation," she told me. Then she gave me her direct number. She reminded me that her name was Joy and I told her that she certainly sounded joyful, which she did. I could envision her big, friendly, Disney smile the entire time we were on the phone.

After I hung up, I felt better. Perhaps the on-line system will work more efficiently by the time I'm planning our next trip, but for now I'll be making that phone call on Saturday morning... knowing that I have a little backup plan to the backup plan... if that makes any sense.

Just use your DFI....


Kathy

[joy13]

*Note* This post, while certainly pertaining to trip-planning, may be a tad boring if you're not

1) A DVC Member, or

2) Someone with linked ressies who is planning to make your ADRs on line.


You've been warned! (The rest of you can all take a little cat-nap.)

After receiving two less-than-helpful e-mail responses from DVC Member Services, I was honored with a phone call tonight from a real-live MS cast member. Her name.....


.....Joy.


Real name or fake? We will never know for sure!

Anyway, she was extremely pleasant and Disney-like. This was obviously someone who had a talent for smoothing ruffled feathers because she listened attentively while I described the difficulties I had experienced getting straight answers from Disney regarding both the party dates for the MNSSHP and the use of the new on-line dining reservation system. :headache: She readily admitted that based on guest feedback, more training was necessary for those CMs in positions of answering our questions.

We had a lovely talk and we laughed together about how some Disney fans are true Uber-Planners and the extent to which we went to plan every detail of our WDW vacations. (I recommended she read the book, Mousejunkies, to get a good laugh or two, as well as insight into the mind of the Dis-Crazed!) I learned a few things, too.

I mentioned that Free Dining seems to have made the need for ADRs a necessity and that in some cases it has become difficult to procure reservations for popular restaurants at decent meal times. Joy stated that she thought the real reason for this was the change from the 180-day window to 90 days. "All you Uber-Planners had your days planned out and your dining reservations made five or six months before your vacation!" she laughed. "Then the rest of the guests would start thinking about reservations much closer to their trips." Now that we planners are forced to wait, we are "competing" with a larger pool of guests who are making ressies at the 90-day mark.

I also tossed in a comment that it was very difficult for the "Uber-Planners," who tend to be repeat customers, to plan our trips when park hours and entertainment schedules are released at only 90 days out. Of course, Joy has no power to change this, but I just felt like it should be said.

"Planning was never this stressful before!" I told her. She really did seem to understand, telling me that a good friend of hers is an "Uber-Planner" and has been telling her the same thing lately.

The next issue we discussed was the on-line dining reservation system.

"Why," I asked, "does a person with linked reservations need to log on multiple times for multiple 90-day windows?" "Doesn't the first ressie entitle you to the 90 + 10 window?"

The reason is this... the current software not only notes your check-in date for each of your linked ressies, it notes your check-out date as well! Linked ressies are actually a succession of check-ins and check-outs, even if they are "linked" so you do not have to move rooms.

When the current program notes your check-out date for each ressie, you're done. You cannot continue to make on-line ressies. Unlike the Disney Dining CM you call on the phone... who can look on the screen and see that your ressies are linked and note the dates of your 90 + 10... the computer cannot recognize that you have not actually finished your vacation just because you "checked out" of your resort.

While annoying, this certainly sounded plausible.

She also assured me that at 90 days, DVC resort reservation confirmation numbers can be accessed by the on-line dining system. "We did have a problem with that in the past," she remarked, "but that's been fixed."

Joy apologized for the glitches in the system and asked that guests be understanding while Disney "worked out the kinks." Unfortunately, I do not think the system will be smoothed out by Saturday. :sad2: I said as much to Joy and then told her that because I did not want to lose an entire day of my dining reservation window, I would need to switch my reservation around.

She asked that I not go to the trouble, that I had had enough anxiety with planning the trip already. (I had related to her the whole is-there-or-isn't-there-a-MNSSHP-on-Nov. 1st. miscommunication from a few months back, and how it necessitated the addition of that additional night for cash.)

"If you use the phone-in system and have difficulty getting a certain reservation, call me and I will see what I can do behind the scenes to get you that reservation," she told me. Then she gave me her direct number. She reminded me that her name was Joy and I told her that she certainly sounded joyful, which she did. I could envision her big, friendly, Disney smile the entire time we were on the phone.

After I hung up, I felt better. Perhaps the on-line system will work more efficiently by the time I'm planning our next trip, but for now I'll be making that phone call on Saturday morning... knowing that I have a little backup plan to the backup plan... if that makes any sense.

Just use your DFI....


Kathy

Wow - women name Joy rock :cool2:;):lmao:

Seriously - she sounds very good at what she does - I'm glad she called you, that's good customer service :thumbsup2

[Dreamer & Wisher]

You got a phone call from Disney!!:faint:

It's a shame you can't use the online system at 6:00, but
at least this way you can sleep in one more hour on Saturday.

I hope you get everything you are hoping for.pixiedust:

[annnewjerz]

So glad to hear about your talk with Joy. Sometimes getting your concerns off of your chest to someone who seems like they may be able to change or fix the situation seems to make all the difference in the world (no pun intended)---even if they can't solve your particular problem. However you do it, hope you get all of the ADRs you are hoping for on Saturday, we'll be keeping our fingers crossed for you!

On a more confusing note, two weeks ago when I signed in to make my October ADRs, I put in my ressie number to pull up my 90+however many and was able to make ADRs for the full 90+10 even though we are only staying for 2 nights. :confused3 I'm hoping it works the same way with our December trip since we have our first night in cash and the rest on DVC points, but with my luck---I may need to hit you up for Joy's direct number in September :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rolleyes1

[Charleston Princess]

I am so glad that someone from Disney called and actually listened to your concerns! I hope things go super smoothly for you on Saturday, but if not, I hope Joy can work her magic for you! :goodvibes

[IluvXU]

What a great conversation with Joy! I hope you don't have to call her to work some magic, but at least you know that you can. I do think the 90 window hurts the planners a ton, with both park hours and ADRs.

[irish dancer]

Wow, a call from a real live CM and one that seems to know what she's talking about!

Are you still planning on giving the online system a try? With annnewjerz having success and I've read others on the DVC forum having success it might be worth a try. Then again you'd get an additional hour of sleep if you do the phone only.

[mrsksomeday]

Hopefully you won't be on hold for too long on Saturday. I hope you get all the reservations you want :thumbsup2. Do you think we should have a back up restaurant if 'Ohana doesn't have room for all of us?

[brookelizabeth]

Ah yes! The Disney Guest Service shines through once again and LeCellier will be yours one way or another! I hope you do not have to call her back; however, it is a nice 'safety net'. :thumbsup2

For our December, DVC-4-linked-reservations Trip :rolleyes2, we are doing much of our dining in the room, so I will only have a few to make thankfully!


Glad you got to laugh a bit... hope the shaking didn't hurt your foot!! :laughing: I see you're down to your last week of "Das Boot." :thumbsup2

I hope this is the last week. The swelling hasn't gone down at all...and I'm still in pain... We'll see what this week brings and what the Doc says! :goodvibes

[KathyRN137]

I hope this is the last week. The swelling hasn't gone down at all...and I'm still in pain... We'll see what this week brings and what the Doc says! :goodvibes


Oh, that's not good news. :sad1: Hopefully, things will improve soon.

I'm having a little trouble with plantar fasciitis myself... going to the podiatrist soon... hope I don't have to give up my Crocs!!! :eek:

We've got to get our tootsies in shape for Disney!!


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

Wow - women name Joy rock :cool2:;):lmao:

Seriously - she sounds very good at what she does - I'm glad she called you, that's good customer service :thumbsup2


Yes, she was very friendly and easy to talk to. :goodvibes


You got a phone call from Disney!!:faint:

It's a shame you can't use the online system at 6:00, but
at least this way you can sleep in one more hour on Saturday.

I hope you get everything you are hoping for.pixiedust:


I may just try it just for the heck of it... if it doesn't work, I'll just take a shower and have my breakfast and wait for the phone! :thumbsup2

(You know I won't be able to go back to sleep!)



So glad to hear about your talk with Joy.

On a more confusing note, two weeks ago when I signed in to make my October ADRs, I put in my ressie number to pull up my 90+however many and was able to make ADRs for the full 90+10 even though we are only staying for 2 nights. :confused3 I'm hoping it works the same way with our December trip since we have our first night in cash and the rest on DVC points, but with my luck---I may need to hit you up for Joy's direct number in September :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rolleyes1

Just to be safe, from now on if I have to do a linked ressie I'm going to put any one day cash add-ons at the end of the trip! ;)


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

I am so glad that someone from Disney called and actually listened to your concerns! I hope things go super smoothly for you on Saturday, but if not, I hope Joy can work her magic for you! :goodvibes

Thanks, CP! :hug:

I'm just so excited that ADR day is almost here!! It really makes the trip seem so much closer!



What a great conversation with Joy! I hope you don't have to call her to work some magic, but at least you know that you can. I do think the 90 window hurts the planners a ton, with both park hours and ADRs.


The whole 90-day thing... for park hours and for ADRs... has really been a thorn in my side this trip. I'm hoping that I don't have the good fortune to be granted all my ADRs only to see park hours later that day and realize I need to change my schedule around!! :faint:



Wow, a call from a real live CM and one that seems to know what she's talking about!

Are you still planning on giving the online system a try? With annnewjerz having success and I've read others on the DVC forum having success it might be worth a try. Then again you'd get an additional hour of sleep if you do the phone only.

Yes, I'll give it a shot.... but I'll be too revved up to go back to sleep!! :hyper: The best part is that its going to be Saturday morning, so no worries about getting either of the kids up and out the door for school or camp!!



Hopefully you won't be on hold for too long on Saturday. I hope you get all the reservations you want :thumbsup2. Do you think we should have a back up restaurant if 'Ohana doesn't have room for all of us?

Hmmm. I think we'll be okay... 5:00 PM is kind of early for most people, so I'm not worried. When we were there in '07 I saw several large parties seated in the dining room...

If you'd feel better having a back up, though, I'm open to suggestions. We'll probably be PMing like crazy as the trip gets nearer!! :rotfl:



Kathy

[jordanyosh]

Glad the Disney mojo is intact. Seems like she did her homework!

Hope everything works out on Saturday......:thumbsup2

[All7OfUs]

Kathy,

I'm so glad you could talk to a REAL person! Even if she can't be of any real help (which I'm very confident she actually CAN) it certainly went a long way helping you to feel better :goodvibes

I'll be watching on my Monday, to see what you ended up getting :surfweb:

Liesa

[KathyRN137]

Glad the Disney mojo is intact. Seems like she did her homework!

Hope everything works out on Saturday......:thumbsup2


Thanks!
The phone call probably wasn't what she expected... a DVC member griping and complaining... it felt more like just a conversation about the good and the bad variables that affect our trip-planning.


Kathy,

I'm so glad you could talk to a REAL person! Even if she can't be of any real help (which I'm very confident she actually CAN) it certainly went a long way helping you to feel better :goodvibes

I'll be watching on my Monday, to see what you ended up getting :surfweb:

Liesa

Thank you, too! Walt Disney always said that it was the people who make the magic at WDW, not the rides shows, and it is still so true.


* * I just realized that all this time I've been thinking I'd give the on-line system a try, but that I don't have any ADRs planned for our first day... the only day the computer will recognize on Saturday!! :rolleyes:

So, it's definite... I'll be queueing up on the Disney Dining phone lines at 6:59 AM!! Now I must go and synchronize all my clocks and watches.... ;)


Kathy

[moparop]

It sounds like Joy rocks! I am glad you found her and have a plan A and B. Looking forward to hear what Saturday brings!

[Tnkrbelle565]

Wow...an actual call back from someone at Disney???? I'm shocked!!!

[mousescrapper]

* * I just realized that all this time I've been thinking I'd give the on-line system a try, but that I don't have any ADRs planned for our first day... the only day the computer will recognize on Saturday!! :rolleyes:

So, it's definite... I'll be queueing up on the Disney Dining phone lines at 6:59 AM!! Now I must go and synchronize all my clocks and watches.... ;)




I'll be thinking of you tommorow! Good luck! Hope you get everything you want and times that work too pixiedust:

sorry that you had been stressin about the online all this time to find you can't even use it really....:sad2:

Joy sounded like a very wonderful CM and I'm glad you had a chance to vent it out w/ her and it seems she really cared, and as most CM's do I'm glad to hear that she will go above and beyond to help you if something doesn't quite work out. What an angel :littleangel:

(been waiting to use my new smiley)

Also you would laugh but DH & I had some DFI last night...we are watching some TV after the kids went to bed, well actually me I'm secretly addicted to SYTYCD :dance3: and the host mentioned the tour this fall > Matt then mentioned that They Might Be Giants will be on tour this fall and doing a family show, he wants to take the kids > I then say oh I love their Disney kid tv show theme songs ;)

Can't wait till tomorrow morning and open your PTR!

Scrappie

[joy13]

If your up, I'd still try the online. I didn't make any reservations for the first day either. If the 90+10 is going to work, you'll be ok - if it isn't - then it wouldn't work either way - KWIM?

[Goofster57]

Be still my heart!!!

Hello, Keith!! :wave:

Kathy

Hi Kathy,
Just wanted to let you know that I am still alive and crazy

[KatGarcia]

Ok I wanna catch up but it's a lot to read...can someone give me the cliff notes version??

What dates did you decide on? We will be there 10/28-11/2 so maybe we can find each other!!!! Then we'd be one up on Peepfest! :)

Looking fwd to following along!

[KathyRN137]

Ok I wanna catch up but it's a lot to read...can someone give me the cliff notes version??

What dates did you decide on? We will be there 10/28-11/2 so maybe we can find each other!!!! Then we'd be one up on Peepfest! :)

Looking fwd to following along!


Hi Kat!

We're at AKL Kidani Village 10/30 to 11/7 :dance3:

You'll be at AKL toward the end of your trip, yes?


Kathy


p.s. I was born in Brooklyn... we lived in Bay Ridge until I was nine!!

[KathyRN137]

It sounds like Joy rocks! I am glad you found her and have a plan A and B. Looking forward to hear what Saturday brings!

You and me, both!! ;) Thanks for following along with all the drama!!


Wow...an actual call back from someone at Disney???? I'm shocked!!!

Well... techically from Disney Vacation Club.

I suppose we've already paid for this service somehow! :laughing:



I'll be thinking of you tommorow! Good luck! Hope you get everything you want and times that work too pixiedust:



Thanks for the positive vibes!! :goodvibes



If your up, I'd still try the online. I didn't make any reservations for the first day either. If the 90+10 is going to work, you'll be ok - if it isn't - then it wouldn't work either way - KWIM?

True.


Hi Kathy,
Just wanted to let you know that I am still alive and crazy

GOOF!! (You sly dog!) How are 'ya??


Kathy

[KatGarcia]

Hi Kat!

We're at AKL Kidani Village 10/30 to 11/7 :dance3:

You'll be at AKL toward the end of your trip, yes?


Kathy


p.s. I was born in Brooklyn... we lived in Bay Ridge until I was nine!!

Yes we will be at AKL from 10/13- 11/2!!!! We are gonna do Boma dinner the 1st. Thats the night we plan to spend in the resort doing the night vison goggles and hanging out.

We live in Bay Ridge!!!! Cue Small World music! :cutie:

[KathyRN137]

We live in Bay Ridge!!!! Cue Small World music! :cutie:

You asked for it....

Check out this YouTube clip of Walt Disney narrating a tour of the It's a Small World at the 1964 World's Fair!

Very cool bit of Disney History.... Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKt_o6AflbI


Kathy

[mousescrapper]

thanks for the fun video!

Margaret saw it and said happily " I like that!" :goodvibes

[jcc0621]

First time meeting Kat, Kathy? She is FABULOUS! You guys will have a ball if you get a chance to meet:thumbsup2

Thanks for that little bit of history!

[Charleston Princess]

Good luck tomorrow with your ADRs, Kathy! :wizard:

[Gabrielsbigtrip]

pixiedust: Hope you get the ADR's you want:yay:

[irish dancer]

:wizard::wizard::wizard::wizard:

Here's some PD for your ADRs tomorrow. I also didn't have any need for ADRs on the first day of our ressie when I made my split stay ressies. If you do you could always make one and then cancel if you don't end up wanting it later.

Will definitely be checking in tomorrow to see how it all goes for you.

[KatGarcia]

Awesome video! Must be something in the name that makes us so awesome. ;) I can't believe we never came across each other here before but I'm glad we did!!!

[MRYPPNS]

Don't over sleep tomorrow Kathy! Or are you just going to stay awake 'til the morning?? hehe I'm sure I'll be having my morning coffee when you post your results. Happy ADR hunting.

[KathyRN137]

thanks for the fun video!

Margaret saw it and said happily " I like that!" :goodvibes


That's great! Billy liked it, too! (Even though he pointed out that it was not the IASW in WDW!!) :rolleyes:



First time meeting Kat, Kathy? She is FABULOUS! You guys will have a ball if you get a chance to meet:thumbsup2

Thanks for that little bit of history!


You're welcome!
I believe you... Hard to imaging how we haven't crossed paths before!



Good luck tomorrow with your ADRs, Kathy! :wizard:

Thank you, Jackie! :goodvibes



pixiedust: Hope you get the ADR's you want:yay:


Thanks, Carol! :hug: So glad you decided to do a PTR!



:wizard::wizard::wizard::wizard:

Here's some PD for your ADRs tomorrow. I also didn't have any need for ADRs on the first day of our ressie when I made my split stay ressies. If you do you could always make one and then cancel if you don't end up wanting it later.

Will definitely be checking in tomorrow to see how it all goes for you.


I appreciate the pixie dust! I know it can work wonders! :thumbsup2



Awesome video! Must be something in the name that makes us so awesome. ;) I can't believe we never came across each other here before but I'm glad we did!!!

Me too! ::yes:: Glad you enjoyed the video, too!



Don't over sleep tomorrow Kathy! Or are you just going to stay awake 'til the morning?? hehe I'm sure I'll be having my morning coffee when you post your results. Happy ADR hunting.


Thanks Heidi!

And with that friendly warning, I'm off to bed to dream of Disney Dining!! :cloud9:

Goodnight, all!!


Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

:goodvibes Good luck on the ADR's. Bill will wonder why I am up looking at the computer tomorrow morning :rotfl:.

[Dreamer & Wisher]

You asked for it....

Check out this YouTube clip of Walt Disney narrating a tour of the It's a Small World at the 1964 World's Fair!

Very cool bit of Disney History.... Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKt_o6AflbI


Kathy

That was really nice. My kids enjoyed it too. Good Luck in the morning :surfweb: If you need something to read while you are on hold come check out my Trip Report. I'm getting kind of lonely over there. . .

[IluvXU]

Can't wait to see what you end up with! :wizard:

[joy13]

Good luck in the morning!!!!!!

[DisMomAmy]

I'm confused... Is today your ADR day or tomorrow??

Can't wait to hear how you make out.

And I loved your post about, what did you call it... "Flight of Ideas??" :rotfl:

When we are in the midst of planning a trip that happens to me ALL the time. Even when we aren't planning a trip I've been known to let a few slip... :rolleyes1

[KathyRN137]

I'm going to post about my ADRs, but first I wanted you to know that I'm thinking of and praying for our DIS-Friend, Jaime (tiggerbell); her mom passed away last night.

Please stop by her current trip report if you would like to add your condolences. Thanks.

Kathy :grouphug:

[KathyRN137]

ADRs Have Been Made! :banana:


I decided last night that it would probably just be better to phone in my ADR requests. ... I know... I know. I did say that I'd give the online system a chance, but I decided that I would accept Joy's assessment that the computer would not be able to "see" the linked ressies and decided it would not be worth the aggravation.


I know the drill (as do most of you), so at 6:45 this morning I was all ready. Last night I had written down all our ADR wishes in order of importance, noted any "plan B" restaurants, and of course, had our resort confirmation number(s) handy. No need for a credit card this time, but I had one with me JIC.


With fresh tea steaming in my Minnie Mouse mug, I sat with my cell phone and land phone at the kitchen table and waited. I'm so glad my call day landed on Saturday and I didn't have to worry about getting the kids off to school/camp or myself off to work!! :goodvibes


At a couple of minutes to seven, I used both phones to call Disney Dining (the number was pre-programmed on speed dial.) Both got messages that DD was closed, so I hung up and hit both the recall buttons twice before getting through and put on hold. The wait time was estimated at four minutes for the one phone (the other did not give me an estimate.)


Kind of funny to be sitting there with two different Disney songs playing on two speaker phones, but as soon as the first phone connected with the operator I hung up the other.


This reservationist seemed "new" to me or perhaps she was unfamiliar with the computer, because it was ten minutes until we got down to making the first ressie. Ten. Minutes. :confused3


The problem was two-fold. First, the computer "wouldn't let her" make ressies for the second of the two linked resort confirmation numbers. I explained that I had done this before, as had many others, and that she should be able to link the dining.


That's when the second problem arose. Remember the dingleberry CM who originally told me that the online system would be able to "see" the linked resort ressies? (This later proved to be untrue.) Well, I had asked dingleberry CM to add the regular DDP to our ressie, which he did cheerfully.


Problem was... he only added it to our first night stay! The second linked resort ressie was not linked to the DDP and somehow this was causing Dining Ressie CM much difficulty with her computer.

"Gee, I'm glad I'm not calling for Cinderella's Royal Table," I quipped.

Silence on the other end as she tapped away at her keyboard. :rolleyes2 Oy.


Meanwhile, under the table, I flipped open my cell phone and secretly hit the speed dial for DD again. I figured as soon as I got connected, I would dump this CM ASAP!


I told her not to worry about the Dining Plan, I could call DVC Member Services later and take care of it... all I wanted now was to continue making my reservations.... as precious time was ticking away....


Sometime about now, Ed came home from work. He put his things down and sat at the table with me while I pointed to my list of ADRs and made rude faces at the phone and the motions of shooting a pistol at my head.

Ed laughed.


Finally, Finally! ADR CM got to the point where she said, "Okay, it will let me make the reservations, but they won't be linked to the Dining Plan..."


Yes, I explained, that was fine... I would take care of that later.... Could we please continue with making the reservations???


After that, things went smoothly.

Time Check = 7:20 AM :rolleyes:


Somehow, thankfully, I was able to get everything I wanted!!


****************************************


Le Cellier Asked for: 5:30 PM Received: 5:35 PM

Originally asked for one night and only 4:00 PM or 7:30 PM was available, so I asked for a different night later in the week and got the time I wanted. :thumbsup2


'Ohana Asked for: 5:00 PM Received: 5:00 PM

* DIS-Meet, Tracy & Bill!! :thumbsup2


Crystal Palace Asked for: 8:00 AM received: 8:05 AM


50's PTC Asked for: 5:30 PM Received: 5:05 PM

* Took the earlier time slot rather than a later one because we plan to see Fantasmic that night. :thumbsup2


Biergarten Asked for: 5:30 PM Received: 5:30 PM

* Steve Soares' site shows that the oompah band begins it's set at 5:55. This gives us time to get seated and hopefully get our food from the buffet before the entertainment begins. :thumbsup2


Boma Asked for: 9:30 AM Received: 9:35 AM

* We're checking in very late the night before and since this is the day of the MNSSHP, we're just going to relax and swim at the resort (Kidani Village) all day until it's time to get ready for the party. :thumbsup2


Play and Dine at H & V Asked for: 11:30 AM Received: 11:05 AM

* This is the morning after the MNSSHP, so my plan is to let everyone sleep in and to begin our day at DHS with Play and Dine. :thumbsup2


Chef Mickey's Asked for: 6:00 PM Received: 6:25 PM

* Pre-park Breakfast at the CP that day, so after a full day at the MK, we'll have dinner and then go back to the resort.... we're planning to catch Wishes another day! :thumbsup2



****************************************

So, there you have it. It was somewhat stressful dealing with a CM who apparantly did not know how to use her computer, but all's well that end's well. :goodvibes

I'm very pleased with what we got... now I'm just keeping my fingers crossed and waiting for November park hours and entertainment schedules to be released. :shamrock: Hopefully we'll be lucky, and I won't need to call back and change anything!!


Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

:banana::banana::banana: YAY for the ADR mojo even the inept CM couldn't mess you up!! The ADR's look great, especially 'Ohana :hug:. I am so excited!!

I have read that some months Disney has been waiting until the 5th or 6th :scared1: to release park hours http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/Enchanted%20Smileys/tantrum2.gif. They used to do this at 180 days, why is it such a problem now?

[mousescrapper]

:yay: :woohoo: :banana:

You had me worried there for a few seconds....

and hey that is a good idea calling w/ 2 phones :thumbsup2

I am so glad you got what you wanted and it's all good....and Dude that CM better not pick up for me next yr because I will be making a ressie at CRT!!!!:eek:

I bet you are glad to have this part over :goodvibes

(I've been tooling around here for an hour waiting for your post...now I can get on w/ my day...hehehe)

[All7OfUs]

This is such good news! I'm so stoked for you! Everything you wanted- even at mostly the same TIMES you wanted! Awesome!

Good plan to have both phones cranked up and dialing! Smarty-pants ;)

[KathyRN137]

I have read that some months Disney has been waiting until the 5th or 6th :scared1: to release park hours http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm243/mrskenchanted/Enchanted%20Smileys/tantrum2.gif.


Aacckk!! :faint:

I'm sure it's all due to the fluctuating economy. They probably wait to plan how much staffing they can cut to save $$ if the projected resort and park attendance will be low. That would affect hours (shorter) and entertainment schedules (fewer showings of Fantasmic and SpectroMagic.)

:headache: Stupid economy.....


Kathy

[tiggerbell]

Kathy - I am so happy you got your ADRs - I always hate the time right after though... there's nothing to do!!!



Thank you for your kind words about my mom! :hug:

[annnewjerz]

Congrats! Glad to see that all worked out in the end.

During your post---you hit the nail on the head with why I plan to use online rather than phone ADRs. At 7:00am in the morning---I would have been way too cranky to deal with a "dingleberry" CM. :rotfl: :rotfl2:

I may have patience and anger management issues though. :rolleyes1 I made a switch to our resort ressie for October this morning and gave the CM the code "FSC" to use and they were telling me it wasn't a valid code (not that there weren't any rooms using that code). I was staring right at WDW's website that instructed me to use "FSC" and had already made my ressies under that code. :headache: I almost hung up, but I figured I already waited 15 minutes for an answer---I'd just bite my tongue and put on my Disney face. :thumbsup2

Congrats again---so glad you were able to get your ressies---only 90 more days until Disney!! :woohoo:

[KathyRN137]

:yay: :woohoo: :banana:

You had me worried there for a few seconds....

and hey that is a good idea calling w/ 2 phones :thumbsup2

I am so glad you got what you wanted and it's all good....and Dude that CM better not pick up for me next yr because I will be making a ressie at CRT!!!!:eek:

I bet you are glad to have this part over :goodvibes

(I've been tooling around here for an hour waiting for your post...now I can get on w/ my day...hehehe)


Ooops! (Sorry!) :flower3:

I had made a previous commitment to give blood at a blood drive, so that's why I didn't post right away!

Kathy

[KathyRN137]

This is such good news! I'm so stoked for you! Everything you wanted- even at mostly the same TIMES you wanted! Awesome!

Good plan to have both phones cranked up and dialing! Smarty-pants ;)

Thanks, I learned that trick way back.... think I got it from the Unofficial Guide book... ;)


Kathy

[jcc0621]

:cool1: On getting all your ADR's.

She sounds like the same CM I got when she told me that becasue my first ADR was for the day after we checked in our 90 days window started the enxt day...Um, don't think so:sad2:

[KathyRN137]

Kathy - I am so happy you got your ADRs - I always hate the time right after though... there's nothing to do!!!

Thank you for your kind words about my mom! :hug:



Hey, Jaimie :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

Congrats! Glad to see that all worked out in the end.

During your post---you hit the nail on the head with why I plan to use online rather than phone ADRs. At 7:00am in the morning---I would have been way too cranky to deal with a "dingleberry" CM. :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Congrats again---so glad you were able to get your ressies---only 90 more days until Disney!! :woohoo:


Thanks! And congrats on your resort upgrade!! :yay:


Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

Thanks, I learned that trick way back.... think I got it from the Unofficial Guide book... ;)


Kathy

I used to do the two phone thing too :thumbsup2. I do that a lot with concert tickets as well because we can't buy them on Ticketmaster due to Bill being in the wheelchair, most of the time we have to call the venue directly.

[KathyRN137]

:cool1: On getting all your ADR's.

She sounds like the same CM I got when she told me that becasue my first ADR was for the day after we checked in our 90 days window started the enxt day...Um, don't think so:sad2:


I think this was more a computer software problem... the cm didn't tell me that the policy had changed, just that the computer "wouldn't let her" make the linked ressies work the 90 + 10.

Then again, I'm also inclined to think it was a simply a matter of her inexperience... after waiting on hold while she asked someone to help her, she came back and was able to figure it out. :rolleyes1

I think Joy was right when she commented that the phone CMs need better training...

In any case, I'm grateful for what I got!


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

I used to do the two phone thing too :thumbsup2. I do that a lot with concert tickets as well because we can't buy them on Ticketmaster due to Bill being in the wheelchair, most of the time we have to call the venue directly.

Although it's definitely easier when you have someone to help you with the second phone! That's what Ed and I did on our first visit when we were trying for CRT... we figured we'd both call in and our chances would be doubled!

Did you get that, Scrappie?! ;)

You can do the same trick with two laptops....


Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

You can do the same trick with two laptops....


Kathy

Hmmm, we have 2 laptops and a desktop, wonder if Bill would mind getting up at 4:45am here to get ready for our ADR's on Thursday morning :lmao:? Nah, I just won't let him go to sleep until the ADR's are made, he can play PS3 while we wait :rotfl2:.

[HoneyLSU]

Congrats on your ADR's Kathy! I got everything I wanted too! Now we can relax until park hours are released!

Let me tell you about my tale of 2 laptops this morning!

I got up at 4:55 to do my online reservations. I was at my fiance's apartment and I had to "borrow" internet. Had I have known it was going to act up as much as it did, I would have slept in an hour and just called.

I started with my laptop and it was going so slow so I busted his out and had them both going. I ended up with the "important" ones (Le Cellier, CRT) and started with booking smaller ones on his (with the exception of Coral Reef). By the time I was ready to checkout (this was about 6:15) I had:

On my laptop:
Le Cellier
CRT
Chef Mickey's
Ohana
Whispering Canyon Cafe

On his laptop:
Coral Reef
50's PTC
Kona Cafe

So I'm all set to check out (I even had my cc down for CRT) and I get white screens! I wanted to scream!!

So I ended up having to call about 6:30. After 4 minutes on hold, I finally got someone. Well my 3 ADR's from his laptop went through, my 5 didn't. I was so tired at this point, I whined, "but those were my important ones!!"

She was great though! She worked her magic and I got all of those within 10 minutes of when I had originally booked them! I was finally back in bed at 6:47 (grand total of 1 hour and 52 minutes!!)

Next time, I call!

[joy13]

Glad you got everything you wanted!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry it had to be so frustrating though.

As for park hours - Octobers came out on July 1st I think. I wasn't even going to check until the 5th or so (since we are at the end of the month) but I saw on Dis boards that that had been released on the 1st. I hope that happens for you as well :)

[IluvXU]

Glad you got your ADRs,and I totally think that your method of calling was certainly the right choice. It seems so real once you have ADRs!

[MRYPPNS]

Kathy and Tracy-
Try this link....it will show November 2008 until Disney updates it with the November 2009 calendar. You should refresh the page everytime you try the address. It worked for me for October 2009...the hours were spot on days before Disney posted them to their website.

http://www.disneytravelagents.com/StaticFiles/DTA-Domestic/pdf/ParkHours/WDW_Operating_Calendar_Nov.pdf

Let me know if it works.

[irish dancer]

:banana: YEAH! Woo Hoo! :cheer2: Congrats on the ADRs, sorry you seemed to get a newbie CM. Here's some PD :wizard: that hours will come out soon so you can finalize your plans.

[Dreamer & Wisher]

:yay::yay:You got everything you wished for!! Good Times too. Although, be careful about your time at Prime Time Cafe. We ate at Sci-Fi Dinner on our last trip. We had a 5:00 ADR and I thought that would be plenty of time to get over to Fantasmic.:rolleyes: Time has a way of slipping by in DHS and we had to wait for our table, wait for our check, make two trips to the bathroom....

We left the restaurant at 6:30 and as we walked to the Fantasmic Theatre people kept going in the opposite direction. They had already closed it up and weren't letting anybody in. No room left. We were really disappointed. :sad1:This time we really want to see it so we are getting the Package.

Can you get in with the GAC?? If so then you are probably in good shape but with the limited showings of Fantasmic it is quite the hot ticket!:cool2:

[KathyRN137]

Hmmm, we have 2 laptops and a desktop, wonder if Bill would mind getting up at 4:45am here to get ready for our ADR's on Thursday morning :lmao:? Nah, I just won't let him go to sleep until the ADR's are made, he can play PS3 while we wait :rotfl2:.


:laughing: Either way, I don't think he's going to get much sleep!!



Congrats on your ADR's Kathy! I got everything I wanted too! Now we can relax until park hours are released!.......

.....So I'm all set to check out (I even had my cc down for CRT) and I get white screens! I wanted to scream!!

So I ended up having to call about 6:30. After 4 minutes on hold, I finally got someone. Well my 3 ADR's from his laptop went through, my 5 didn't. I was so tired at this point, I whined, "but those were my important ones!!"

She was great though! She worked her magic and I got all of those within 10 minutes of when I had originally booked them! I was finally back in bed at 6:47 (grand total of 1 hour and 52 minutes!!)

Next time, I call!


I feel for you!! :hug: Glad it all worked out and you got everything you wanted!

Eventually the kinks in the online system will be worked out... it's still on the newer side.

...Perhaps by our vacation next year??? ;)


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

Glad you got your ADRs,and I totally think that your method of calling was certainly the right choice. It seems so real once you have ADRs!


Yes it does!!! Now comes the fun stuff... the day-to-day itineraries!! :woohoo:



:banana: YEAH! Woo Hoo! :cheer2: Congrats on the ADRs, sorry you seemed to get a newbie CM. Here's some PD :wizard: that hours will come out soon so you can finalize your plans.


Thanks! Hope I don't need to call DD again!



Glad you got everything you wanted!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry it had to be so frustrating though.

As for park hours - Octobers came out on July 1st I think. I wasn't even going to check until the 5th or so (since we are at the end of the month) but I saw on Dis boards that that had been released on the 1st. I hope that happens for you as well :)


I was kinda hoping for today... :cloud9:



Kathy and Tracy-
Try this link....it will show November 2008 until Disney updates it with the November 2009 calendar. You should refresh the page everytime you try the address. It worked for me for October 2009...the hours were spot on days before Disney posted them to their website.

http://www.disneytravelagents.com/StaticFiles/DTA-Domestic/pdf/ParkHours/WDW_Operating_Calendar_Nov.pdf

Let me know if it works.


Ooooh, so sneaky!!! http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w284/KathyRN137/MUTTLY.gif


Thanks!


Kathy

[mrsksomeday]

I was just coming over to post that link, I saw where Robo has posted it on the waiting for November hours thread :lmao:.

So how many times do you think I have refreshed that link so far today :rolleyes1?

[KathyRN137]

I was just coming over to post that link, I saw where Robo has posted it on the waiting for November hours thread :lmao:.

So how many times do you think I have refreshed that link so far today :rolleyes1?

Ummm, a dozen??? :confused:

Thanks for coming to post it, anyway!!!


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

.....Although, be careful about your time at Prime Time Cafe. We ate at Sci-Fi Dinner on our last trip. We had a 5:00 ADR and I thought that would be plenty of time to get over to Fantasmic.:rolleyes: Time has a way of slipping by in DHS and we had to wait for our table, wait for our check, make two trips to the bathroom....

....Can you get in with the GAC?? If so then you are probably in good shape but with the limited showings of Fantasmic it is quite the hot ticket!:cool2:


If we are desperate, we can use the GAC, but I would want to use it more to bypass the long line rather than get a particular seat. I think with proper planning, we should be okay.

Remember, the first week of November starts with Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, Nov. 1st. (Fall back!) That means that dusk will fall one hour earlier than it had in previous weeks.

Historically, "Jersey Week" is crowded, especially toward the end of the week, and Disney adds on a second Fantasmic show on that weekend. Because of this, I'm betting that there will be double Fantasmics that Friday... most likely at 7:00 and at 8:30. I would shoot for the second showing, which is always less crowded and will give us more time to eat. :thumbsup2

Of course, this is a gamble until park hours/entertainment schedules are confirmed....


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e219/errolk/cover.jpg



Kathy

[cjackearl]

Congratulations Kathy! I had a similarly trained (or UN-trained) CM when I made our ADRs. As those precious minutes tick by the sound of lost ADR times is almost audible.:laughing: I'm glad you got everything you wanted and didn't have to rely on Joy's magic.:wizard:

[KathyRN137]

Congratulations Kathy! I had a similarly trained (or UN-trained) CM when I made our ADRs. As those precious minutes tick by the sound of lost ADR times is almost audible.:laughing: I'm glad you got everything you wanted and didn't have to rely on Joy's magic.:wizard:


Thanks! :flower3:


Kathy

[moparop]

Those are wonderful ADRs Kathy! Glad to see you got your first choices and at decent times!!

[brookelizabeth]

So glad you were able to get EVERYTHING! :thumbsup2 :yay: I love the trick of using 2 phones. Very, very smart. :goodvibes

If we are desperate, we can use the GAC, but I would want to use it more to bypass the long line rather than get a particular seat. I think with proper planning, we should be okay.


We used the GAC to get into Fantasmic (Joe's eye condition-need front row seating). We avoided the line and got a 2nd row seat. I don't think the first CM we spoke to was all that thrilled we showed up 2 minutes before show time...but the second one ushered us straight to a seat with a smile. :goodvibes We probably should have done the line and then used the GAC just for the seat we need - but...well....:rolleyes1 We ended up sitting in the Dinner Package seating.

Does Billy do okay with waiting? Otherwise, I imagine you would be just fine using the GAC to bypass the line. When we got there, MANY seats were still open, but toward the back only.

Oh, that's not good news. :sad1: Hopefully, things will improve soon.

I'm having a little trouble with plantar fasciitis myself... going to the podiatrist soon... hope I don't have to give up my Crocs!!! :eek:

We've got to get our tootsies in shape for Disney!!

Kathy

I'm sorry to hear about your plantar fasciitis! :sad2: Do podiatrists think Crocs are bad for your feet? My Mom says near everyone at the Mayo Clinic (where she works), doctors and nurses alike wear 'em since they are on their feet all day, everyday!

[KathyRN137]

Those are wonderful ADRs Kathy! Glad to see you got your first choices and at decent times!!


:teeth: Thanks!



Does Billy do okay with waiting? Otherwise, I imagine you would be just fine using the GAC to bypass the line. When we got there, MANY seats were still open, but toward the back only....


I'm sorry to hear about your plantar fasciitis! :sad2: Do podiatrists think Crocs are bad for your feet? My Mom says near everyone at the Mayo Clinic (where she works), doctors and nurses alike wear 'em since they are on their feet all day, everyday!


I have high arches, which I belive is a big part of the problem. I've been wearing my Cayman Crocs at work in the doctor's office and around the house for about 2 1/2 years and this is the first time I've had foot trouble.

I think it's the 2 pair of Crocs flip-flops that I've been wearing practically all summer in my "off" hours that may have started it all....

We'll have to see what happens with Fantasmic. If there are two shows that night and we attend the later one, I don't anticipate a problem with getting to the theater a bit later.



Kathy

[KatGarcia]

Congrats on the ADRs!!!

One of the automated things should be
"Do you DIS? Press 7"
then they know to give us the good CM that know what they are doing, or access to the system ourselves to make the ressies go faster! :lmao:

[SwansLoveDisney]

Congratulations on getting all those wonderful ADRs! Reading about them is making me hungry!

As a physical therapist, I will tell you that the flip-flops are indeed where the plantar fascitis came from. I did the same thing to myself while living in AZ!!!

[preschoolmom]

So glad you got your ADRs! I had to call mine in, too. The computer system wouldn't work for me.

:confused3 I think Disney must have one of my last 10 phone numbers :lmao:

[KathyRN137]

Congrats on the ADRs!!!

One of the automated things should be
"Do you DIS? Press 7"
then they know to give us the good CM that know what they are doing, or access to the system ourselves to make the ressies go faster! :lmao:


I love it! Yes, we should have an elite staff of CMs to cater to us!!



Congratulations on getting all those wonderful ADRs! Reading about them is making me hungry!

As a physical therapist, I will tell you that the flip-flops are indeed where the plantar fascitis came from. I did the same thing to myself while living in AZ!!!


I thought so!

I put the same Powerstep inserts that I use in my walking shoes in my Crocs Cayman's and they really help! :thumbsup2

Hungry?? I wonder why??



So glad you got your ADRs! I had to call mine in, too. The computer system wouldn't work for me.

:confused3 I think Disney must have one of my last 10 phone numbers :lmao:

Like I said, it's got a few kinks left in it. I'm assuming you got what you wanted... congrats!


Kathy

[Charleston Princess]

Oy what a trial by fire with that CM!!! :sad2: I am so glad you got all the ADRs you wanted though, Kathy! Woo hoo! :banana:

[KathyRN137]

Oy what a trial by fire with that CM!!! :sad2: I am so glad you got all the ADRs you wanted though, Kathy! Woo hoo! :banana:

Thanks!

Egads! Is that a new ticker I spy??

Dashing off to your report to check it out...


Kathy

[Charleston Princess]

Thanks!

Egads! Is that a new ticker I spy??

Dashing off to your report to check it out...


Kathy

You won't find anything concrete on my TR...:laughing: It's just a quick four-day weekend -- just Charles and me -- for Food and Wine and some DIS meets. I am super excited!

[KathyRN137]

You won't find anything concrete on my TR...:laughing: It's just a quick four-day weekend -- just Charles and me -- for Food and Wine and some DIS meets. I am super excited!


Love it!! I'm so happy for you!

I'm secretly scheming to fit in a "Mom & Dad Only" weekend in '10! :ssst:


Kathy

[DearDaisyinDurham]

:thumbsup2 :cool1: :thumbsup2

[Charleston Princess]

Love it!! I'm so happy for you!

I'm secretly scheming to fit in a "Mom & Dad Only" weekend in '10! :ssst:


Kathy

Chelsea knows about it but has been sworn to secrecy -- she overheard me requesting the days off from my principal. We haven't told Connor yet -- partly because I know how he is going to react -- I am going to have to promise him something good as a souvenir! :rotfl:

[KathyRN137]

:thumbsup2 :cool1: :thumbsup2


Thanks!

I'm glad that's over... for now!


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

FYI: If you get Travel Channel, Samantha Brown is coming to town!


Samantha Brown’s Disney Favorites

Samantha Brown is traveling the East coast to West coast to show her favorite Disney attractions, rides, restaurants, and characters at both Disney World in Orlando, Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim, California. In the parks she soars above the clouds on the rides, encounters wild animals on a safari, dines at the chef’s table, steps inside the dream princess suite, and watches a unique acrobatic performance.

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Wednesday August 12, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Channel - Travel Channel

Wednesday August 12, 2009 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Channel - Travel Channel


Enjoy!

Kathy

[nu2wdisneyw]

FYI: If you get Travel Channel, Samantha Brown is coming to town!


Samantha Brown’s Disney Favorites

Samantha Brown is traveling the East coast to West coast to show her favorite Disney attractions, rides, restaurants, and characters at both Disney World in Orlando, Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim, California. In the parks she soars above the clouds on the rides, encounters wild animals on a safari, dines at the chef’s table, steps inside the dream princess suite, and watches a unique acrobatic performance.

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Wednesday August 12, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Channel - Travel Channel

Wednesday August 12, 2009 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Channel - Travel Channel


Enjoy!

Kathy

Thanks Kathy for the heads up...getting ready to set the DVR right now!!

[mousescrapper]

thanks for travle channel update...I like her. I put it in my date book and will set the Tivo! :thumbsup2

[moparop]

FYI: If you get Travel Channel, Samantha Brown is coming to town!


Samantha Brown’s Disney Favorites

Samantha Brown is traveling the East coast to West coast to show her favorite Disney attractions, rides, restaurants, and characters at both Disney World in Orlando, Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim, California. In the parks she soars above the clouds on the rides, encounters wild animals on a safari, dines at the chef’s table, steps inside the dream princess suite, and watches a unique acrobatic performance.

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Wednesday August 12, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Channel - Travel Channel

Wednesday August 12, 2009 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Channel - Travel Channel


Enjoy!

Kathy

Thanks for the heads up Kathy! My OB has put me on "take it easy and keep your feet up" rest, so I need all the help I can get to do that. I love Samantha Brown's Disney shows so this will be a perfect combo. Off to set the DVR right now!

[dislvr74]

I'm slowly making my way through this report, but I have to know how Aunt Rae took the news of your trip without her? Can someone just point me towards the right page?

[Charleston Princess]

Thank you for the Samantha Brown alert -- I love her shows!

[KathyRN137]

I'm slowly making my way through this report, but I have to know how Aunt Rae took the news of your trip without her? Can someone just point me towards the right page?


Hello and welcome! :goodvibes

If you read our 2007 trip report, you are probably familiar with Aunt Rae and the background info...

Here is the post you're looking for!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31654655&postcount=622

Sorry there are no links... but the actual report will have chapter links, so hang in there!!


Kathy

[KathyRN137]

Thanks Kathy for the heads up...getting ready to set the DVR right now!!

thanks for travle channel update...I like her. I put it in my date book and will set the Tivo! :thumbsup2

Thanks for the heads up Kathy! My OB has put me on "take it easy and keep your feet up" rest, so I need all the help I can get to do that. I love Samantha Brown's Disney shows so this will be a perfect combo. Off to set the DVR right now!

Thank you for the Samantha Brown alert -- I love her shows!


You're all very welcome!!


Kathy

[dislvr74]

Kathy,
I realize this is old news, but I am glad to hear that AR handled your announcement so well. It can be so hard when older relatives don't realize that they just can't do everything anymore and you need another trip without the ARF!

P.S. Maybe one of you could leave your room with your slippers on just once for old times sake!

[joy13]

FYI: If you get Travel Channel, Samantha Brown is coming to town!


Samantha Brown’s Disney Favorites

Samantha Brown is traveling the East coast to West coast to show her favorite Disney attractions, rides, restaurants, and characters at both Disney World in Orlando, Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim, California. In the parks she soars above the clouds on the rides, encounters wild animals on a safari, dines at the chef’s table, steps inside the dream princess suite, and watches a unique acrobatic performance.

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Wednesday August 12, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Channel - Travel Channel

Wednesday August 12, 2009 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Channel - Travel Channel


Enjoy!

Kathy


I think I've seen that one, but maybe it'll be a new one :happytv: I love Samantha Brown!

[brookelizabeth]

I love the Samantha Brown Disney shows! I wish we had DVR so I could watch them again, but I'll be at work while they are showing. Sigh. Maybe they will be on repeat later that night....:goodvibes

[eandesmom]

Great ADR's! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KathyRN137]

P.S. Maybe one of you could leave your room with your slippers on just once for old times sake!


:lmao:

I noticed from your ticker that you're going to run the WDW 1/2 marathon... did you get a chance to read my half-marathon report?

(uh... Ed ran it, not me!)

Kathy

[KathyRN137]

I think I've seen that one, but maybe it'll be a new one :happytv: I love Samantha Brown!

I keep missing this one!


I love the Samantha Brown Disney shows! I wish we had DVR so I could watch them again, but I'll be at work while they are showing. Sigh. Maybe they will be on repeat later that night....:goodvibes

I don't have DVR either and I just realized that I'm working that day, too! :rolleyes:

Great, I'm missing it again!


Great ADR's! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you!!! :goodvibes


Kathy

[cjackearl]

Thanks for the heads up! Unfortunately, Aug. 12th is Amelia's birthday. Wonder if she'd mind me sneaking off for an hour.....:upsidedow

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Thanks for the heads up. We love Samantha Brown. I had to DVR it because the kids will be in School!:eek: Yup, that's right school starts this Thursday! I can't believe how big my kids are getting :sad1:

How much longer 'til we get a look at November Park Hours? Anyone care to speculate?:rolleyes1

I love your new tickers!

[joy13]

I noticed that that Samantha Brown Special is on at least twice that day. 8-9am (central time) and 3:00-4:00pm (again central time)

[mom2mek]

Yay! Congrats on all your ADRs!!! :banana::banana: Sorry bout that dingleberry CM! :headache::headache:

ADRs always make a trip "seem" more real! Woo-hoo!! :woohoo::woohoo:

Sara

[mrsksomeday]

Kathy, November hours are up on the link that Heidi gave you! Just make sure to refresh, I am off to plan!!

[jcc0621]

Aww, shoot, I won't be able to watch the show. Oh, wait! I will be in the Magic Kingdom on that day;):cool1::yay::dance3:

[KathyRN137]

... thanks, MRYPPNS!! :woohoo:


http://www.disneytravelagents.com/StaticFiles/DTA-Domestic/pdf/ParkHours/WDW_Operating_Calendar_Nov.pdf


Kathy