86'd From the Poly? No worries-bring us Margarita's & Wiener Salad! A TFW Meet Aug 08

[PrincessV]

Oh c'mon - like none of you saw this coming?!

I made the mistake of taking a cold, hard look at my DVC points situation yesterday. I really needed to get a move-on with my Dec. reservation before everything gets booked up. But the AKV-Savanna view extra points threw a wrench the size of Detroit into my plans. Plus, I'd been figuring on a major Nov. trip somewhere for Thanksgiving - preferably to Paris.

Well, #1, Paris ain't happenin'. Not this year, anyway. Our dollar's just too wimpy right now. I cold manage the airfare - which is dirt-cheap in Nov. - but not the hotel and food.

Plus, I'm hesitant about Leo missing many days of school. I'm already pulling him for 2 days in his first week of first grade for Fockerfest. Paris would have needed 3 extra days tacked onto the school vacation.

Okay, no Paris. We may or may not decide to rent a house in NC for Thanksgiving, which we can do affordably and be there and back without Leo missing school.


Just WHAT does all this have to do with Aug. WDW planning???? Well, I'd used up a buncha points on Aug., figuring I wouldn't need them for Dec. You know - if we were going to Paris. But with no Paris... a minimum 3 WDW nights in Dec. would sure be nice.

So I had to rearrange points.

On paper, I canceled Aug., planning on a good AP hotel rate instead, kept one night in Oct. at SSR and added 3 nights in a 1 bedroom at AKV - Value or Standard in Dec. with a Sat. night.

Then I canceled Aug., canceled Oct. and added 3 nights in a 1 bedroom at SSR in Dec - with and without a Sat. night.

I also tried canceling one night in Aug., keeping Oct. but changing it to OKW, and 3 nights in a studio in Dec. At SSR, AKV (Value, Standard AND Savanna), BCV and VWL. I did the same thing with a Sat. night thrown in.


Doncha wish you could've been at my house this morning?


but all that hard work paid off: everything fell into place just right!


I canceled Aug. at AKV.

I booked 8/21 and 8/22 at SSR - Studio.

I kept 10/26 at SSR, but plan to switch to OKW if I can.

I added 12/13-12/16 at SSR, but plan to change it to VWL, BCV or AKV, depending on availability.

AND, I'll have points left over to bank into 2009!


You might be wondering... where's V gonna stay 8/23??

Right now I've got it booked at SSR with a DVC cash rate of $213. I might be able to do better with an AP rate there or elsewhere, so I'm reserving the right to change that part. Who knows? Maybe they'll have a lower AP rate at YC!! Then again, I may decide paying a tad more is worth not moving around. Beauty of it is, I don't have to decide that part for a while.

So T, whenever you feel like it, you can move me on back to SSR, 8/21-24!


Wait, there's more... I talked with Gramma today. Told her about our brilliant Sandcastle Club plan. Explained that she's, of course, welcome to come with us, but she can skip babysitting, skip Biergarten, or skip the trip altogether - whatever she wants to do. She was HAPPY to skip out on Biergarten and babysitting. No surprise there. But she hasn't said "no" to coming altogether. Yet. Just wait till it gets hot down here agin - we'll see.

 

[PrincessV]

Ya know everyone could just take a page out of some famous DISers and make multiple ADRs with different phone numbers and names.
That's what I'd do if I were planning ADR times.

Who does that???

Ok, I think V has decided to take another trip to WDW.

DING, DING, DING, DING!!!

 

[jcc0621]

Oh c'mon - like none of you saw this coming?!

But with no Paris... a minimum 3 WDW nights in Dec. would sure be nice.

On paper, I canceled Aug., planning on a good AP hotel rate instead, kept one night in Oct. at SSR and added 3 nights in a 1 bedroom at AKV - Value or Standard in Dec. with a Sat. night.

Then I canceled Aug., canceled Oct. and added 3 nights in a 1 bedroom at SSR in Dec - with and without a Sat. night.

I also tried canceling one night in Aug., keeping Oct. but changing it to OKW, and 3 nights in a studio in Dec. At SSR, AKV (Value, Standard AND Savanna), BCV and VWL. I did the same thing with a Sat. night thrown in.

Doncha wish you could've been at my house this morning?

Nope, because somehow I think it looked soething like this

Wait, there's more... I talked with Gramma today. Told her about our brilliant Sandcastle Club plan. Explained that she's, of course, welcome to come with us, but she can skip babysitting, skip Biergarten, or skip the trip altogether - whatever she wants to do. She was HAPPY to skip out on Biergarten and babysitting. No surprise there. But she hasn't said "no" to coming altogether. Yet. Just wait till it gets hot down here agin - we'll see. [/QUOTE]


What, Gramma doesn't wanna meet me

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Isn't Aurora Maddie's fave though?

100 Focker points for Z for 'membering that! : I spoke with Waldo about the Princess thingy and he says let's just go for it. She's a bit of a daddy's/grandpa's girl.

Oh c'mon - like none of you saw this coming?!

I for one, did not see this at all. Sorry, I couldn't even type that without giggling.

I canceled Aug. at AKV.

I booked 8/21 and 8/22 at SSR - Studio.

I kept 10/26 at SSR, but plan to switch to OKW if I can.

I added 12/13-12/16 at SSR, but plan to change it to VWL, BCV or AKV, depending on availability.

AND, I'll have points left over to bank into 2009!

Ok, if you say so.

You might be wondering... where's V gonna stay 8/23??

Well, you and Leo could always crash on our sofa sleeper.

So T, whenever you feel like it, you can move me on back to SSR, 8/21-24!

Shhhhh.... shhhhh... you hear that? It's the whirl of the Margarita blender!

 

[jcc0621]

Hey T, was just over on UoG site. They took off the estimated days for P & P Party

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Hey T, was just over on UoG site. They took off the estimated days for P & P Party

WTH??????

 

[jcc0621]

WTH??????

I am starting to get discouraged that they aren't going to have P & P Party.
Also, why can't I find touring plans on TGM. I feel like a moron!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I am starting to get discouraged that they aren't going to have P & P Party.
Also, why can't I find touring plans on TGM. I feel like a moron!

Go to you AVP and then find MY PARK HOURS, you'll find the touring plans when you click on each park.

I found TGM difficult to navigate at first, as well - so I guess we're both morons!
Yickes!! I just found out my UoG subscription expires in 4 hours!!!!

 

[jcc0621]

Go to you AVP and then find MY PARK HOURS, you'll find the touring plans when you click on each park.

I found TGM difficult to navigate at first, as well - so I guess we're both morons!
Yickes!! I just found out my UoG subscription expires in 4 hours!!!!

Thanks!

RENEW RENEW RENEW. Mine expires in March, I wonder if I can renew early. Will have to check it out!

 

[LurrrvtheDuck]

Who does that???

DING, DING, DING, DING!!!

I don't know , 'cuz I know I didn't learn that from a fellow Floridian.
It's so hard to resist going to the World when it's so close.
Don't say it Jo!!!

100 Focker points for Z for 'membering that! : I spoke with Waldo about the Princess thingy and he says let's just go for it. She's a bit of a daddy's/grandpa's girl.

Woohoo!!!
Ok wait are you doing the Pricey Princess Thingy?! Or the Princess @ Akershus thingy? Inquiring minds want to know.

I am starting to get discouraged that they aren't going to have P & P Party.
Also, why can't I find touring plans on TGM. I feel like a moron!

Oh that would suck. Although I am surprised at how long they're doing this first batch of P&PP's. Last year when they first started it, it was only Jan-Feb. this yr. it got extended. Do you think they extended them because they're not doing it during August?

 

[DisneyJo]

Just make sure my light is on before giving me the big update. I hope it involves something about the fundraising for me to come down to Disney with y'all.

Notice the water parks? The EMHs stop completely mid month. I hope Disney does some tweaking of their own.

I personally loved the WP EMH's we got so much done before most people got there!

A bribe? From me? I guess I could send you a nice wallet from my office. But I am not sure why you need a bride from me?

He was playing T-ball with Gramma and Gramma wanted a turn at bat. She tried to "wow" him and hit the ball right into his face! He's fine, but I was fighting not to

Oh poor little Leo And you cruel Mother for laughing

On paper, I canceled Aug., planning on a good AP hotel rate instead, kept one night in Oct. at SSR and added 3 nights in a 1 bedroom at AKV - Value or Standard in Dec. with a Sat. night.

Then I canceled Aug., canceled Oct. and added 3 nights in a 1 bedroom at SSR in Dec - with and without a Sat. night.

I also tried canceling one night in Aug., keeping Oct. but changing it to OKW, and 3 nights in a studio in Dec. At SSR, AKV (Value, Standard AND Savanna), BCV and VWL. I did the same thing with a Sat. night thrown in.

I'm glad you could understand all of that

I don't know , 'cuz I know I didn't learn that from a fellow Floridian.
It's so hard to resist going to the World when it's so close.
Don't say it Jo!!!

Say what Z?

 

[DisneyJo]

I found the August hours including parades etc and why is there no DHS parade? Are they doing a new one?

look here

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I found the August hours including parades etc and why is there no DHS parade? Are they doing a new one?

look here

Yep, they have a new parade coming this summer called Block Party or something like that.

 

[jcc0621]

I found the August hours including parades etc and why is there no DHS parade? Are they doing a new one?

look here

Yup. Block Party Bash is starting sometime in April or May.

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Yep, they have a new parade coming this summer called Block Party or something like that.

I noticed that yesterday. It's called Block Party Bash and it's currently done in DCA.

 

[DisneyJo]

Yep, they have a new parade coming this summer called Block Party or something like that.

Yup. Block Party Bash is starting sometime in April or May.

I noticed that yesterday. It's called Block Party Bash and it's currently done in DCA.

Thanks, how did I not know that I'm slipping

 

[Lauralee131]

Ok, Fockers - I need your help. I am having a hard time swallowing this pill. I really don't want to pay over $100 for a darn Princess Lunch and mediocre food. What to do, what to do..... : If I cut Akershaus, that only leaves me with 2 Character meals - Donalds Safari breakie & 1900 Pare Fare. I think I'm going to have one very unhappy Princess Maddie if I 86 Akershaus. Help me! WWYD?

You could make it a special girls only lunch to cut the cost.

That sounds good to me!

I considered that one, Lessa. I could send the boys to Marrakesh to oogle the belly dancer and us girls head to Akershaus.

I'm sure the guys wouldn't fight ya on that one!!

If only it can be true!!!! I could conceivably get out to MK for a regular rope drop, but forget LOEMH.

Yeah, yeah...what SHE said!! Oh, who am I kidding...we're leaving on the 24th anyway, and since we're most likely driving, Tony will want to hit the road early...I wouldn't make either one....

Wow - you guys are gonna HATE me... I again say, please no morning EMHs! I couldn't bear the thought of getting to TL at 8am last year. We went at 9 and had no problems at all. Of course, we don't do any of the "cool" stuff, either.

I'd be there at 9 with ya Sista!!

Sorry - I had to fit groceries, Target and soothing Leo in. He was playing T-ball with Gramma and Gramma wanted a turn at bat. She tried to "wow" him and hit the ball right into his face! He's fine, but I was fighting not to

Tony did that to Michael a couple of years ago. Luckily it was a wiffle ball, but Michael had all these little hole marks all over his forehead for quite a while!!! I had to stay in the house and pretend I didn't see the whole thing as I may or may not have been laughing....

Ya know everyone could just take a page out of some famous DISers and make multiple ADRs with different phone numbers and names.

You mean someone actually does that?? What's next, putting lifts in kids' shoes so they make the height line??

I made the mistake of taking a cold, hard look at my DVC points situation yesterday.

Oh no...you didn't....

Okay, no Paris. We may or may not decide to rent a house in NC for Thanksgiving, which we can do affordably and be there and back without Leo missing school.

Hmmmmm....I know a house you can stay at in NC for free....

Just WHAT does all this have to do with Aug. WDW planning???? Well, I'd used up a buncha points on Aug., figuring I wouldn't need them for Dec. You know - if we were going to Paris. But with no Paris... a minimum 3 WDW nights in Dec. would sure be nice.

So I had to rearrange points.

Here it comes....

On paper, I canceled Aug., planning on a good AP hotel rate instead, kept one night in Oct. at SSR and added 3 nights in a 1 bedroom at AKV - Value or Standard in Dec. with a Sat. night.

Then I canceled Aug., canceled Oct. and added 3 nights in a 1 bedroom at SSR in Dec - with and without a Sat. night.

I also tried canceling one night in Aug., keeping Oct. but changing it to OKW, and 3 nights in a studio in Dec. At SSR, AKV (Value, Standard AND Savanna), BCV and VWL. I did the same thing with a Sat. night thrown in.

This seems so familiar......

Doncha wish you could've been at my house this morning?

Didn't need to be...it's like looking into a mirror!!!!

but all that hard work paid off: everything fell into place just right!

I canceled Aug. at AKV.

I booked 8/21 and 8/22 at SSR - Studio.

I kept 10/26 at SSR, but plan to switch to OKW if I can.

I added 12/13-12/16 at SSR, but plan to change it to VWL, BCV or AKV, depending on availability.

AND, I'll have points left over to bank into 2009!


You might be wondering... where's V gonna stay 8/23??

Right now I've got it booked at SSR with a DVC cash rate of $213. I might be able to do better with an AP rate there or elsewhere, so I'm reserving the right to change that part. Who knows? Maybe they'll have a lower AP rate at YC!! Then again, I may decide paying a tad more is worth not moving around. Beauty of it is, I don't have to decide that part for a while.

Is that cash rate for a studio? Last year's Friends & Family rate was $164 for a studio...let's keep an eye out for that...

If they run it again, I'll pass the deal on to you, you get the special rate...great plan, isn't it??

So T, whenever you feel like it, you can move me on back to SSR, 8/21-24!

Shhhhh.... shhhhh... you hear that? It's the whirl of the Margarita blender!

LOVE IT!!!!

 

[cmp1111]

Tony did that to Michael a couple of years ago. Luckily it was a wiffle ball, but Michael had all these little hole marks all over his forehead for quite a while!!! I had to stay in the house and pretend I didn't see the whole thing as I may or may not have been laughing....

That happened to Woody this fall. The hole mark was hysterical. Put me up for Mother of the Year.

You mean someone actually does that?? What's next, putting lifts in kids' shoes so they make the height line??

Who would do that?!? LY/MI, T.

I don't think I replied to V, but I'm glad you've got it all worked out. It's too bad about Paris, though. I love Paris.

 

[sorul82?]

V? Dec 13? Can you go, oh say, 13 days earlier so the temp will be at least lower 70's for me? And if I manage to off some of the relatives by then, you could even crash with us at our AKV GV! Doesn't that sound fun?

 

[puggymom]

Oh c'mon - like none of you saw this coming?!

You know member services has all are numbers posted in their offices,don't ya!!!!

So I had to rearrange points.

I better sit down...

I canceled Aug. at AKV.

I booked 8/21 and 8/22 at SSR - Studio.

I kept 10/26 at SSR, but plan to switch to OKW if I can.

I added 12/13-12/16 at SSR, but plan to change it to VWL, BCV or AKV, depending on availability.

AND, I'll have points left over to bank into 2009!


You might be wondering... where's V gonna stay 8/23??

Right now I've got it booked at SSR with a DVC cash rate of $213. I might be able to do better with an AP rate there or elsewhere, so I'm reserving the right to change that part. Who knows? Maybe they'll have a lower AP rate at YC!! Then again, I may decide paying a tad more is worth not moving around. Beauty of it is, I don't have to decide that part for a while.

So T, whenever you feel like it, you can move me on back to SSR, 8/21-24!

I'm sure you understood all this. Scary part is I do too!

Wait, there's more... I talked with Gramma today. Told her about our brilliant Sandcastle Club plan. Explained that she's, of course, welcome to come with us, but she can skip babysitting, skip Biergarten, or skip the trip altogether - whatever she wants to do. She was HAPPY to skip out on Biergarten and babysitting. No surprise there. But she hasn't said "no" to coming altogether. Yet. Just wait till it gets hot down here agin - we'll see.

Um, she doesn't what to be part of Fockerfest?

Hey T, was just over on UoG site. They took off the estimated days for P & P Party

How accurate is lover???

I will be really disappointed. I want to make a BBB appointment for Tuesday afternoon for Kelly, if this isn't P&PP I will have to look at doing it another time/day. Which then of course messes up the rest of my Plan. Have your folks heard anything?