10/24/2009 Bash on the Boat (I'm with B.O.B) Thread #14

[tikimimi]

My boys are getting Garmins. They are easy to hide...

Joanne - Why did you decide on a Garmin? Is there a monthly fee? Did you get a good deal?

 

[B9erSteve]

Unfortunately, we just (I mean just as in this afternoon) moved ours from Feb 4 - Feb 11 to Jan 31 - Feb 7. We would fly out of Tampa at 3:34, so we'd be leaving the World around 12:30.

We figured we'd only have to pull DS for 5 days going Sat-Sat instead of the 6 required for Wed-Wed.

I was concerned that we'd miss Sepctro (Suz favorite) but it looks like it is running on Feb 2 (we wouldn't get in until 5:54 on Jan 31, so we wouldn't waste a ticket).

This really looks like a good deal. We were going to need to get 10-day, hoppers that don't expire soon anyways (you can get over the number of days you're there - you can then save some for October ), so if you figure the cost of those and a Moderate at the AAA rate at that time ($119.20 + 12.5% tax), it would cost us $2,457. Under the package, we're only paying $1,876. That is a savings of $581.

If we look at it like we were going to buy the tickets anyways, it would be like getting the room for only $358 (or just over $45 per night before tax).

If we did a Value, it would be almost like staying for free, $58 for the week. Before tax, that would be just over $7 per night.

Add in the $200 room credit they are giving, and they would be paying us to stay there.

Sorry we'll be missing you then. By just hours too! Sounds like you made out like a bandit as well. I tell you, I can't remember the last time that I was this excited over a last minute trip (so to speak)

 

[JLDSMD]

Yeah they used to be ok, but lately I am rather unimpressed with McD's quality. The food is lukewarm at best, and tonight it wasn't cooked completely, so I filled up on fries.

Fast food in general has taken a huge nosedive in quality the last few years. I now prefer Subway or Quiznos over a burger joint.

My son is actually huge on Subway. He'd pick that over McD. Good for us I always say.

 

[captchris]

My son is actually huge on Subway. He'd pick that over McD. Good for us I always say.

Elaine and I have been sharing $5 footlongs lately. Its a cheap lunch! Our favorite is the Chicken Pizziola.

 

[JLDSMD]

Sorry we'll be missing you then. By just hours too! Sounds like you made out like a bandit as well. I tell you, I can't remember the last time that I was this excited over a last minute trip (so to speak)

The first time we took DS to WDW they were running the buy 4 get 3. That was back in 2003.

Since then we've learned a bit though. We know to get the full 10-day tickets and get the non-expiring option. Also, if we go to the water parks, plan on something else in the evening and don't use the park tickets (we did both on our first trip ). When you're done, you may have 4 days (or more) left on your tickets for future use. And with the 3 free days, it comes out pretty cheap.

Sorry we'll miss you guys down there. It just happens those flight times are the best price ($172 round-trip).

With the low air, the WDW deal, for the 3 of us, we're in at $2,390 including 10-day non-expiring tickets (we'll leave with 4 to 6 days on them). Then throw in the $200 room credit and the $250 in Disney rewards we currently have, and we won't be much more with food. I'm thinking $2,500 total for this week and we come home with future tickets. Not bad.

 

[JLDSMD]

Elaine and I have been sharing $5 footlongs lately. Its a cheap lunch! Our favorite is the Chicken Pizziola.

I love the Roasted Chicken Breast, but Suz likes the club. Can't win.

We have another sub shop here, Cousins (it is regional, but based out of Milwaukee area) who has $5 meal deals. 7 1/2" sub, Chips, soda for $5. Not a bad deal.

 

[B9erSteve]

The first time we took DS to WDW they were running the buy 4 get 3. That was back in 2003.

Since then we've learned a bit though. We know to get the full 10-day tickets and get the non-expiring option. Also, if we go to the water parks, plan on something else in the evening and don't use the park tickets (we did both on our first trip ). When you're done, you may have 4 days (or more) left on your tickets for future use. And with the 3 free days, it comes out pretty cheap.

Sorry we'll miss you guys down there. It just happens those flight times are the best price ($172 round-trip).

With the low air, the WDW deal, for the 3 of us, we're in at $2,390 including 10-day non-expiring tickets (we'll leave with 4 to 6 days on them). Then throw in the $200 room credit and the $250 in Disney rewards we currently have, and we won't be much more with food. I'm thinking $2,500 total for this week and we come home with future tickets. Not bad.

You did very well. I'm envious! I'm at a bit over $2800. (counting the $200 gift card) I'm not spending extra for the Non-expiring because it's hard to afford the airfare from CA to Orlando. We won't hit the parks in Oct. because of the limited time that we'll have. Still, I'm paying $2800 for a vacation that 3 years before cost me $4500!

 

[acourtwdw]

Just a heads up: anyone looking for a Wii, try Best Buy. Our store got a shipment in on Saturday. They will also be in the ad on the 16th and the Wii fit on the 23rd. Get it now, if you want one for the holidays. They are price fixed by Nintendo, so you will pay the same price where ever you purchase it.

 

[JLDSMD]

You did very well. I'm envious! I'm at a bit over $2800. (counting the $200 gift card) I'm not spending extra for the Non-expiring because it's hard to afford the airfare from CA to Orlando. We won't hit the parks in Oct. because of the limited time that we'll have. Still, I'm paying $2800 for a vacation that 3 years before cost me $4500!

Don't forget Steve, you can convert a WDW Hopper ticket into a DL/CA 1-day hopper, so you could use the unused days in California.

We did this before the Repo. Worked out well and with our average cost per ticket under $40, it was a steal.

 

[B9erSteve]

Don't forget Steve, you can convert a WDW Hopper ticket into a DL/CA 1-day hopper, so you could use the unused days in California.

We did this before the Repo. Worked out well and with our average cost per ticket under $40, it was a steal.

now you've given me something to think about. I didn't know that they could be used at DL. I may have to make another call to disney.

 

[JLDSMD]

now you've given me something to think about. I didn't know that they could be used at DL. I may have to make another call to disney.

Yeah, and the upcharge wasn't that much more on the tickets. It is more for the non-expiring portion, but you get the 10-day at the 7-day rate. That is where the big savings comes in.

We've priced them without the waterpark feature, something you probably don't need unless you want to take the kids there (Typhoon is closed in February for renovations, so only Blizzard Beach will be open). Not sure if we'll add it on or not. It is $50 per ticket flat fee, but we get 10 "Plus" features (which includes mini-golf and Disney Quest). We have so many left over from previous tickets.

Unless you plan on going 2 days to the water parks, it wouldn't pay for you to get the add-on.

 

[Karen Mouse]

I'm going to try my hand at making some pear & gorgonzola cheese tartlets - that's a Thanksgiving trial run so wish me luck!

They sound georgous Another good one is blue cheese and walnut. (although I can tcook these anymore *** of the nuts )

We are celebrating 18 years of wedded (most of the time-lol) bliss.

Eighteen years ago, at this time, I was getting ready to walk down the aisle .........

Happy belated anniversay Paige

So here's a picture of something I've been working on this afternoon. I needed lots of guidance from a very special BOBer but here is the end result:

My kids still get St Nick presents. Tradition in my family is that my brother and I used my dad's WWII boots for St Nick to drop off goodies. The rule is is that you keep getting gifts from St Nick until you have a child of your own and then he/she takes over.
Anyone else have any fun holiday traditions they'd like to share?

They are great Nancy

We are doing a family gift this year for Christmas. A Wii and a Wii fit. I want to get Sarah a game though, any suggestions?

What sort of thing is she into? More sporty or more dexterity stuff? Carnival is fun for the whole family, so is Wario smooth moves.

We've made appetizers with crusty bread topped with pear, mustard and wensleydale cheese with cranberries. It was Yummo!

Another combination for me to try

 

[Karen Mouse]

Good morning folks

Its a cold and miserable Monday Morning here

I have a million jobs to do today but I did get my WDW folder sorted for xmas last night

Good job I checked because I had Seaworld down on the same day as an ADR for Epcot Oops! - cancelling Epcot in favour of Shamu

My whole itinary is sorted now

Ordering my $ today

 

[A fat english gent]

Tonight, Rob and I are headed out to dinner. Nothing fancy, Brick Oven Pizza. I won a gift card at Bunko last month. We are celebrating 18 years of wedded (most of the time-lol) bliss.

Eighteen years ago, at this time, I was getting ready to walk down the aisle .........

You get less for Murder.... .......Well done guys.....

The fall is the prettiest here. It was a little cool, but I will not complain-68 on the beach is not bad.

We'd be happy to get 68 IN SUMMER....

My son is actually huge on Subway. He'd pick that over McD. Good for us I always say.

For the love of god what kinda dad don't get their son a Super-sized chocolate mike shake every other day and twice on a weekend?......

Does sub like over here only use halal meat?.....


ps....Did anyone notice when Nancy asked for little ideas about gifts in the bogs,i made no comment,or the fact Karen mentioned she was ordering her $'s today and still i said nothing.....This is the new caring and thoughtful me(Jeff don't count)........

 

[Verandah Man]

Hi..... and Bye...... Gotta run..............................

 

[tikimimi]

Hi..... and Bye...... Gotta run..............................

Ditto - will catch up later today! Have a great one everyone!

 

[cntkg1]

ps....Did anyone notice when Nancy asked for little ideas about gifts in the bogs,i made no comment,or the fact Karen mentioned she was ordering her $'s today and still i said nothing.....This is the new caring and thoughtful me(Jeff don't count)........

I noticed, thank you.

 

[njprincess]

Happy 233rd Birthday to the US Marine Corps! ​

 

[A fat english gent]

I noticed, thank you.

I have a list....

Morning love...

 

[A fat english gent]

Happy 233rd Birthday to the US Marine Corps! ​

You see i saw that post and straight away i was thinking something about Paige's age and her looking mighty fine for it but thought no the new me would never say anything like that.......