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  1. deacondarlin

    Can someone explain to me the bitterness about upgrades this year and not 2 yrs ago?

    I'm not necessarily more comfortable in a value or mod, but my wallet sure is! :rotfl:
  2. deacondarlin

    Can someone explain to me the bitterness about upgrades this year and not 2 yrs ago?

    As silly as this sounds, this whole deal has sort of been a life changing experience for me. Like others have said, there have been some seriously nasty comments posted on the boards, both from DVC members and non-members that were angry they didn't get the pin. I'll admit I got my feelings a...
  3. deacondarlin

    TourGuideMIKE problems!!

    I agree. Just for the lack of standing around, it was worth $20. It's still a good service, and I would probably use it again simply for the crowd calendar. Maybe I'm using it completely wrong. I've read the how-to....must've missed something. Still have 2 months, so maybe I can figure it out.
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    TourGuideMIKE problems!!

    Looks like Mike forgot to pay the bill :) Is anyone besides me disappointed with TGM? At $20, it's not a major financial loss or anything, but I'm finding the information very repetitive, very vague, and...well...kinda useless. The only thing I've been able to use so far is the least crowded...
  5. deacondarlin

    What "popular" restaurant were you disappointed in?

    Ohana breakfast broke my heart. I absolutely love Stitch, which is the only reason I picked the place to begin with....he didn't even come to my table :( My meal at Chef's de France was really good, but like others have said, it is UNBELIEVABLY LOUD in there.
  6. deacondarlin

    Something other than the norm

    What are some restaurants you enjoy that aren't typically crowd favorites? The big-little bro and I are going for our first time sans parents 9/26-10/3 and are looking for 'off the beaten path' dining options. We're Disney vets and have done most of the biggies (All the character meals, Boma...
  7. deacondarlin

    Stay longer at value or......?

    For no more time than you'll spend at the resort, why spend the extra money on a mod and miss out on more Disney time? Is this for a college fall break? If so, most elementary and high schools don't have a fall break, so the noise at POP won't be nearly as bad as say, in July. Also, request a...
  8. deacondarlin

    Special Experiences?

    I thought about the Keys tour, too. Thanks for the suggestions!!
  9. deacondarlin

    Any dvc members get pin code?

    *shrug* whoops.
  10. deacondarlin

    Any dvc members get pin code?

    Hmm....according to the fact sheets on allears, Sports has 1920 rooms, while SSR has 828 units....wouldn't that mean there are way more people at a value resort than a DVC? Granted I'm no statistician, but.... And yeah, I'm one of the hillbilly moochers that got the SSR upgrade...I'm also the...
  11. deacondarlin

    Can someone explain to me the bitterness about upgrades this year and not 2 yrs ago?

    In reality, we all "pooh" the same way, right? Who really cares? I'm going to enjoy the heck out of my vacation, and I hope you do, too!
  12. deacondarlin

    Any dvc members get pin code?

    Just for curiousity's sake, why are SSR and OKW the least desirable?
  13. deacondarlin

    Special Experiences?

    My little brother (22) and I (28) are headed to WDW 9/26-10/3. This has been a really tough year for our family, and we've both realized that one day, each other is all we may have... This vacation is slowly becoming a dream vacation. It all started with Free Dining (always a plus), then...
  14. deacondarlin

    Free upgrade to OKW or SSR, but no car??

    I've NEVER gotten a pin until today!!!! We had originally booked for All-Star Sports, and it was going to be about $600/each with free dining....now, DBF has decided to go, we're staying in a 1-br at SS, kept our free dining, and now it's only $539/each!!!! My luck has finally changed! Oh, and...
  15. deacondarlin

    SEPT 2009 code watch

    Got an Aug-Oct (I think) code in my email this morning!! Already booked 9/26-10/3 for free dining, now upgraded from All-Star Sports to.......SARATOGA SPRINGS!!! A one bedroom villa.....very, very exciting!
  16. deacondarlin

    Restaurants to avoid

    I'm not sure that San Angel Inn has EVER gotten a good review. The theming is beautiful, but I seriously thought I was going to end up in the ER after the last time I ate there. Horrific stomach cramps and cold sweats...granted, the place probably isn't that bad all the time, but never again...
  17. deacondarlin

    What are your Free Dinning dates?!

    :banana: 9/26-10/3 @ Sports. Can't wait! :banana:
  18. deacondarlin

    Save $$ on Airtran Seat Assignment Fees

    I booked our Airtran flight for 9/26 from AVL to MCO ($129...couldn't believe it!) this morning through Priceline. I liked having the security of the price drop guarantee, though I don't see how it could get much cheaper than $54 each leg. I was able to pick our seats, didn't see a charge for...
  19. deacondarlin

    Awesome Airtran Deals!

    If anyone is in the Western NC area and looking for September/October airfare, DBF and I just booked roundtrip tickets from Asheville (AVL) to MCO for $129 each!! :dance3: AVL is about 40 minutes further away than our home airport in Charlotte, but we're saving nearly $200. Also, I'm...
  20. deacondarlin

    Disney Is For Kids- Not Excited

    I'm subscribing to this. I'm having the hardest time convincing DBF that we really will have fun....he hasn't been to WDW since he was about six, and he turned 30 in December. Hopefully reading this thread will change his mind!:confused3




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