Our little thread of BIG Resort Changes~2013 Spring RC installment

[gwynne]

It is rough!!! I've got two weeks of timeshare that I have to use up ... one expires in Sept and one in Oct. These were free weeks ... will only cost about $250 for a one bedroom for the week .... so it's very limited as to where I can go but Orlando is one of the places I can use the certificates at every month except July. They're also good in Palm Springs and that would be a much cheaper vacation.

GG-May I say I love your life? Choices, choices, and all good options! Have fun deciding!!

 

[Janet B]

It is rough!!! I've got two weeks of timeshare that I have to use up ... one expires in Sept and one in Oct. These were free weeks ... will only cost about $250 for a one bedroom for the week .... so it's very limited as to where I can go but Orlando is one of the places I can use the certificates at every month except July. They're also good in Palm Springs and that would be a much cheaper vacation.

hmm...you COULD come in August...just sayin'

 

[gwynne]

Happy Birthday Brian!!



Kook, asked Pas twice, as felt so sure she would want to proclaim the news herself, but our queen was tired and needs to be at work at 7pm for a loong night ...she wanted everyone to know her excitment STAT!!

and Really for Jeannette, she held out fairly long before making this change!

Thanks for the update Janet!

Even when totally exhausted, Pas, our Queen of Resort Changing has hit the speed dial and made that call. Sounds like a great plan!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

GG-May I say I love your life? Choices, choices, and all good options! Have fun deciding!!

I'm pretty happy with my life except that money tree just isn't producing enough to keep up the life style I wish I had!!!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

hmm...you COULD come in August...just sayin'

August is another idea but ..... but some people just can't get their dates set! Silly school schedule!!!

 

[letthewookiewin]

I am shaking right now! I just had to call the cops. I was laying with Lily and heard what sounded like someone getting hit and then screaming. I couldn't see out the window at the moment, but I didn't want to wait until I could see so I called 911. I told the the facts, I heard banging and screaming but couldn't see what was going in. It was definitely on my block, but not necessarily in front of my house. I left my name and number so they knew I wasn't a prank call. Cops come, I'm able to get away from Lily and see what the commotion is. The alcoholic lady across the street was slamming her door and screaming. Apparently her husband locker her out. I know it probably seems silly to call the cops over it, but I get very nervous with my littles in the house, and it is 1 in the morning! The cops got her straightened out and left, thankfully. I hate calling the cops and never do it, but if I feel that someone's safety is threatened I will definitely do it!

I am so glad it wasn't something more serious. You calling the cops wasn't silly at all. You couldn't see what was going on, and thought someone was in danger. If they had been, you could have saved their life. I would have done the same thing.

That seriously stinks. I am still waiting on my state return. I will have to call tomorrow because for 3 days now the site says no info is available. If I owed them money they would be banging down my door.

I'm just glad I don't have to deal with state taxes. I have a friend from the DIS June 2012 FB page that has to do state taxes in two states plus federal.

Get some rest!!!

It ended up being one of those night where as soon as my head hit the pillow, I was wide awake.

Okay so for anyone who is curious here is how our trip is currently mapped out:

5/31- arrival day

MK in the afternoon
'Ohana dinner 9:30
Possibly back to MK as they are open until 11 and then have PM EMH


6/1-
MK rope drop
Crystal Palace breakfast 9:25
Afternoon swim, evening apps
EPCOT at night

6/2-
Chef Mickey's breakfast 7:15 scared1
No plans yet for rest of the day

6/3-
Studios for RD
50's Prime Time lunch at 11:25
afternoon break/swim
No plans for evening yet. Either DTD or swimming and enjoying the Poly

6/4-
EPCOT for RD
Le Cellier lunch 1:25
Cry all night because we leave the next day

6/5-
Kona Cafe breakfast
Do anything that is left on to do list before flight home.Since we have a later flight home we won't get picked up by ME until around 3:30 so we basically can do almost anything. Will probably hit MK one last time.

How do my plans look?

Sound like a great plan. We did a 7:15 AM ADR at Chef Mickey's on our first trip. I think my three guys would kill me if I tried that now.

We have to post 2 times weekly, but I try to go on at least once a day..the papers kill me. I am a "free writer" then I rough draft, then type...it's just how I roll...old school

I wish we just had to do 2 posts. Normally it's a minimum of 6 total "quality" post. What quality means depends on the professor. With on of them, you had to have at least one source per post and a minimum of 100 words.


Normally what I do on my papers, is I plan to get them written early, then I procrastinate. The day it's due (Sunday by 11:59 PM), I write it and edit as I go. Then I plan on editing it further, but then my give a darn breaks and I just submit it after making sure it meets the length requirements. Then I pretend to "edit" it while watching movie on my laptop and tell the DH I can't play SW:tOR with him since I am working on my paper, but in reality it's already been turned in. Luckily, I have gotten all A's with this method.

letthewookiewin~I hate tax time! Plus, you are going to school, too! WOW!
I do hope you get FD, it really helps alot of families.

Now I have to decide if I want to opt in to the class action lawsuit a law firm is heading up because of the situation with the 8863 form screw up. My sister says to go ahead an opt in, so I may do that.

My DH told me last night, "no Free Dining for our dates, move the trip to dates that have it. No Free Dining at all, no Disney this year."

Wookie, fyi, your dates are included in the FD BB from last August and are historically included in the public FD offering .. which should be realeased soon if Disney will be offering it (can't see why they wouldn't after many years of it...)

I know, it's just with my fried brain I thought 8/28 was September 28, which would have been after our dates. Once my brain was working right, I realized our dates were withing the normal time they have offered FD. Hopefully, they will offer it, as the DH has made it clear he will cancel our trip otherwise.

Wookie-Glad you got the month straightened out. Fatigue will do that to ya, getting extra rest is a good idea.

That it will. I ended up sleeping until 1 PM today. As soon as my head hit the pillow I was wide awake and didn't fall asleep until closer to 5 or 6 AM. Then, the DH's alarm woke me up at 8 AM. As soon as he was off to work, I went back to sleep until 1 PM. I could have slept more, but decided against it.

So pretty!!

I think I could sit on one of these chairs all day...especially if I could get someone to keep bringing me Lapu Lapus all day.

Wookie: How ya feeling today? IRS always seems to bork something up... and when they don't, by some major miracle, bork something up for you one year, rest assured they'll bork something up for 10 more folks to make up for it. I'm probably on a list now for typing that in an open forum.

I am feeling better today, thank you for asking. If I could just get rid of the cough and feeling like I can't breath. The problem with this issue is that I'm not totally sure you messed it up. I keep hearing it was H&R Block, but then they tell me it was the IRS.

OK, just in, an update from our fearless leader... she asked me to post her change ...as she's laying down for a much needed nap...

So for her two night quickie trip...

its still one night at AsSP,
then ...drum roll.... one night WL Honeymoon Room and OFC!!


A surprise for Brian...but nothing our Pas does should surprise him by now...​

That is awesome!!

I'm pretty happy with my life except that money tree just isn't producing enough to keep up the life style I wish I had!!!

I'm having the same problem.

 

[Piglets Mommy]

Hi everybody! I am way too far behind to try and quote everyone, so Hi and will have to do. I did read everything, but by the time I try to multiquote on this dinosaur laptop, there will be 3 more pages.

Happy Friday!!!

Martina's art show at school is tonight. She is so excited. Hopefully we can sleep in tomorrow. I don't know why, but this time change has be all messed up.

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Hi everybody! I am way too far behind to try and quote everyone, so Hi and will have to do. I did read everything, but by the time I try to multiquote on this dinosaur laptop, there will be 3 more pages.

Happy Friday!!!

Martina's art show at school is tonight. She is so excited. Hopefully we can sleep in tomorrow. I don't know why, but this time change has be all messed up.

I understand ... sometimes trying to multiquote just gets overwhelming.

Enjoy the art show .... sounds like a fun evening.

 

[disneydreamin247]

wookie unfortunately I know those kinds of nights all too well. they really stink! I think a 7:15 breakfast will be alright since we are so close. We can leave at 6:50, which is only like 20 minutes earlier than we would leave for breakfast in the lounge or at Capt Cook's. I will get myself ready first and won't wake the kids up until like 6:20. They'll be fine, and if they aren't then tough because they're in Disney and they'll like it!



As per Janet's request, I've got a shiny new ticker!!! I am off to dinner with my cousin who is visiting from college this weekend. Then we are going to the mall since I broke my only bra.

 

[chimo2u]

JANET: you should join the DIVA trip it would be AWESOME to see both you AND Linda -- remember that girls Trip we were all talking about last year? And we got amazing rate for the GRAND too! doesn't get better than that

 

[Koh1977]

Hi all! I just finished getting caught up on this thread. Didn't have any time today to do it earlier and I was in bed and asleep by 10:30 last night. Today went well. I spent the day in the English office and various teachers who teach the same classes I will be came in and got me up to speed on what I need to do the remainder of the year. This past week, the kids have had 3 different subs, so it's been crazy. I'm excited about officially starting on Monday!

In Disney news...so I've heard they're planning to release a room only discount similar to the Spring discount April 2nd or thereabouts. Good for June 14-August 14 I believe? If so, the question is...do we stick with POFQ with only a 5% discount or do we change to a RGR at POR for about $100 cheaper? I'm thinking I still want to stay at FQ...?

 

[Mousemommy1]

Hey Guys!!!

I didn't realize how much time has passed since my last post...
But, you all obviously had plenty to talk about while I was gone.
I'm going to go back and try to catch up.

I had been super busy studying for that darn test for work, so I can get a raise, and I took it on Thursday and passed!!!!

Now I can sit back and countdown to vacation! 34 more days...and we got our ME stuff today!

I can't believe how fast it's approaching! I have started packing, and I had to buy the girls new pairs of Keens and sneakers. but I think we have everything now, and I really need to dig in and pack.

Our friends are so excited about the trip, I cannot wait! Next weekend we are all making tie dye tee shirts to wear one day of our trip ~ all 9 of us!!! that will be a sight!

Hope everyone is doing well!!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Hey Guys!!!

I didn't realize how much time has passed since my last post...
But, you all obviously had plenty to talk about while I was gone.
I'm going to go back and try to catch up.

I had been super busy studying for that darn test for work, so I can get a raise, and I took it on Thursday and passed!!!!

Now I can sit back and countdown to vacation! 34 more days...and we got our ME stuff today!

I can't believe how fast it's approaching! I have started packing, and I had to buy the girls new pairs of Keens and sneakers. but I think we have everything now, and I really need to dig in and pack.

Our friends are so excited about the trip, I cannot wait! Next weekend we are all making tie dye tee shirts to wear one day of our trip ~ all 9 of us!!! that will be a sight!

Hope everyone is doing well!!

Congrats on passing your test! Nice to have that over with .... now it's almost vacation time!!! Be sure and post a picture of all of you in your tie dye shirts!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

JANET: you should join the DIVA trip it would be AWESOME to see both you AND Linda -- remember that girls Trip we were all talking about last year? And we got amazing rate for the GRAND too! doesn't get better than that

I agree you should consider coming on the Diva trip ... where else can you see 70+ ladies doing a pub crawl in orange shirts?

Here's a link to the current Diva thread for any of the RC ladies that want to find out more about the trip.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3075377

 

[Sue M]

Hi all! I just finished getting caught up on this thread. Didn't have any time today to do it earlier and I was in bed and asleep by 10:30 last night. Today went well. I spent the day in the English office and various teachers who teach the same classes I will be came in and got me up to speed on what I need to do the remainder of the year. This past week, the kids have had 3 different subs, so it's been crazy. I'm excited about officially starting on Monday!

In Disney news...so I've heard they're planning to release a room only discount similar to the Spring discount April 2nd or thereabouts. Good for June 14-August 14 I believe? If so, the question is...do we stick with POFQ with only a 5% discount or do we change to a RGR at POR for about $100 cheaper? I'm thinking I still want to stay at FQ...?

Hard choice. Are you booked room only? We were and had a 20% CAA room discount. Booked directly with Disney. But......we decided to stick with FQ because we've had 3 stays at Por, and so really wanted to try FQ! So we stuck with it. Then the Stay/Play/Dine promo came out, and was priced the same as POR, so we switched discounts for FQ.

So you never know, they may again release a package that prices FQ the same as POR again.

I'd keep what you have and wait & see!

 

[letthewookiewin]

wookie unfortunately I know those kinds of nights all too well. they really stink! I think a 7:15 breakfast will be alright since we are so close. We can leave at 6:50, which is only like 20 minutes earlier than we would leave for breakfast in the lounge or at Capt Cook's. I will get myself ready first and won't wake the kids up until like 6:20. They'll be fine, and if they aren't then tough because they're in Disney and they'll like it!

I think I liked the sleepless nights better when I was just staying up late because I wanted to. It wasn't so bad when we lived by ourselves. I would just get up, go in the living room with my laptop and watch tv as I played games on pogo. I can't do that here. If my fil refluxes, then they sleep in chairs in the living room. I have to just lay really still in bed, try not to wake the DH up, while trying to go to sleep.
Yeah, it should be easier if your closer. We were at the CBR and took a taxi over.

 

[disneydreamin247]

Hi everybody! I am way too far behind to try and quote everyone, so Hi and will have to do. I did read everything, but by the time I try to multiquote on this dinosaur laptop, there will be 3 more pages.

Happy Friday!!!

Martina's art show at school is tonight. She is so excited. Hopefully we can sleep in tomorrow. I don't know why, but this time change has be all messed up.

How was the show?

Hi all! I just finished getting caught up on this thread. Didn't have any time today to do it earlier and I was in bed and asleep by 10:30 last night. Today went well. I spent the day in the English office and various teachers who teach the same classes I will be came in and got me up to speed on what I need to do the remainder of the year. This past week, the kids have had 3 different subs, so it's been crazy. I'm excited about officially starting on Monday!

In Disney news...so I've heard they're planning to release a room only discount similar to the Spring discount April 2nd or thereabouts. Good for June 14-August 14 I believe? If so, the question is...do we stick with POFQ with only a 5% discount or do we change to a RGR at POR for about $100 cheaper? I'm thinking I still want to stay at FQ...?

$100 isn't much savings. If you are happy at FQ keep your room there, but if you have been itching to try a RGR it's a great time to try it. I am no help, am I?

Hey Guys!!!

I didn't realize how much time has passed since my last post...
But, you all obviously had plenty to talk about while I was gone.
I'm going to go back and try to catch up.

I had been super busy studying for that darn test for work, so I can get a raise, and I took it on Thursday and passed!!!!

Now I can sit back and countdown to vacation! 34 more days...and we got our ME stuff today!

I can't believe how fast it's approaching! I have started packing, and I had to buy the girls new pairs of Keens and sneakers. but I think we have everything now, and I really need to dig in and pack.

Our friends are so excited about the trip, I cannot wait! Next weekend we are all making tie dye tee shirts to wear one day of our trip ~ all 9 of us!!! that will be a sight!

Hope everyone is doing well!!

I was going to message you on FB tonight to see if you were ok! Glad to see you back in the swing of things here. How exciting to be SO close to your trip!

I think I liked the sleepless nights better when I was just staying up late because I wanted to. It wasn't so bad when we lived by ourselves. I would just get up, go in the living room with my laptop and watch tv as I played games on pogo. I can't do that here. If my fil refluxes, then they sleep in chairs in the living room. I have to just lay really still in bed, try not to wake the DH up, while trying to go to sleep.
Yeah, it should be easier if your closer. We were at the CBR and took a taxi over.

I am lucky that I keep mu iPad, laptop, and iPhone in my room so if I have sleep issues I have lots to keep me entertained. I also have my TV with my DVR, my PS, and an Apple TV. I am very entertained lol. I could stay in my room for weeks! Right now I am on the couch while my PS3 downloads a game. I'm a huge nerd.

 

[letthewookiewin]

I am lucky that I keep mu iPad, laptop, and iPhone in my room so if I have sleep issues I have lots to keep me entertained. I also have my TV with my DVR, my PS, and an Apple TV. I am very entertained lol. I could stay in my room for weeks! Right now I am on the couch while my PS3 downloads a game. I'm a huge nerd.

I had my iPhone and my Kindle Fire. I couldn't watch anything b/c I lost my earbuds and only have my big gaming headset, which doesn't work on my iPhone or Kindle Fire. My phone was almost dead and I don't have a plug in close enough to charge while using it in bed. Honestly, I just know realizes, I could have read one of the books on my KF.

 

[Mousemommy1]

How was the show?



$100 isn't much savings. If you are happy at FQ keep your room there, but if you have been itching to try a RGR it's a great time to try it. I am no help, am I?



I was going to message you on FB tonight to see if you were ok! Glad to see you back in the swing of things here. How exciting to be SO close to your trip!




I am lucky that I keep mu iPad, laptop, and iPhone in my room so if I have sleep issues I have lots to keep me entertained. I also have my TV with my DVR, my PS, and an Apple TV. I am very entertained lol. I could stay in my room for weeks! Right now I am on the couch while my PS3 downloads a game. I'm a huge nerd.

I am A-OK!

Oh, and congrats on your Poly CL room...as if I didn't know that was going to happen...

I know you hate the new design, but I LOVE it. I despised the old and that's what really kept me from staying there....but now, Poly is back on our radar!!

Things are about to get very busy for DH at work and right straight through March next year, so now our plan for a return trip is either June or August 2014 and we want to do 2 WEEKS!!! (With one of those weeks being at the Poly CL)!!!

I think we are going to buy a new set of AP's before the rate increase and not activate them until we go next summer and then we will also go either in Feb or April 2015....I'm pretty psyched!

 

[disneydreamin247]

I had my iPhone and my Kindle Fire. I couldn't watch anything b/c I lost my earbuds and only have my big gaming headset, which doesn't work on my iPhone or Kindle Fire. My phone was almost dead and I don't have a plug in close enough to charge while using it in bed. Honestly, I just know realizes, I could have read one of the books on my KF.

lol!!!! It's only Lily and I in my room, and she sleeps like a freakin log! As long as she has her "bees" near her she will stay asleep.

Are you into zombies and stuff? I bought the book World War Z, but haven't read it yet. I have heard great things about it though!

I am A-OK!

Oh, and congrats on your Poly CL room...as if I didn't know that was going to happen...

I know you hate the new design, but I LOVE it. I despised the old and that's what really kept me from staying there....but now, Poly is back on our radar!!

Things are about to get very busy for DH at work and right straight through March next year, so now our plan for a return trip is either June or August 2014 and we want to do 2 WEEKS!!! (With one of those weeks being at the Poly CL)!!!

I think we are going to buy a new set of AP's before the rate increase and not activate them until we go next summer and then we will also go either in Feb or April 2015....I'm pretty psyched!

No one ever saw me booking a Poly CL room! It's totally out of character for me!

The rooms just have no Polynesian or tropical flair anymore. And they just look so....yuck. I have to see them in person, but it reminds me of a hospital room.

Hopefully you will stay there and catch the Poly bug!!!