April 2010 ABD Backstage Magic : California Here We Come!!!

[TheTXTaylors5]

Katherine, Go online and check your statement. Mine went thru on 8/19/09. It was pending for a few days before that.

Same here. I paid the deposit with our debit/Visa card. The card number information was taken when I initially booked the reservation with DU online. However, the funds were not taken out of our account until ABD processed the reservation a few weeks ago. Check your statement. You definitely would have been contacted by John if there was a problem.

Dream peacefully tonight. Only happy thoughts regarding this trip.

Jennifer

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

So... no gift card/promotion, but...

"We've got some stuff planned." "There will be extra stuff added too."

I haven't listened to the Podcasts yet. Bill and I usually listen to them together in bed on Thursday nights. They put me to sleep (in a good way). I usually have to listen to them three times to hear both of them completely. What can I say? Pete has a very soothing voice. If you are at all sleepy, his voice will put you into a deep sleep. I haven't had to take Ambien CR for awhile thanks to Pete.

You have me intrigued regarding our trip teaser. I can't wait to listen tonight!

Jennifer

 

[corky441]

So... no gift card/promotion, but...

"We've got some stuff planned." "There will be extra stuff added too."

They take such delight in teasing us -

 

[TheTXTaylors5]

Did any of you participate in the Annual Passholder discount card promo? We got a nice envelope from Disney the other day with seven (7) $25 gift cards = $175.00!!!!!
This is all thanks to DS4's AP discount cards. He was the only one with a valid AP from December 2009 - May 2009. So, he got the discount cards in the mail. We used one of them to purchase the rest of the families AP in May. Also, some fellow DISers took advantage of the 10% discount when I sent them some cards.

However, the money is already spent. DS4 will NOT have a valid AP for our November/December trip. His AP expires in September 2009. So, the money will go towards a Park Hopper for him. Every bit helps! I sure wish Disney would let you pro-rate an AP for a child that just turns 3 to help get the whole family on the same AP renewal. After our November/December trip, we don't plan to be back to WDW until November 2010. So, there is no need to renew DS4's AP in September. A Park Hopper will be cheaper.

Jennifer

 

[Dodie]

I was reading the ABD FAQs in the online materials that DU has published now (that John and Kevin referenced in the podcast today) and I'm not sure I understand something.

If we add a day beforehand (through ABD and at the same Hollywood hotel) and a night afterward (through ABD and at the GC), will they not provide the transfers from the airport as they would if you didn't add those days?

(We don't have an interest in extending the trip a lot like some of you are. I'm just trying to cushion arrival and departures and maybe eek out one additional day at Disneyland.)

It's not a deal breaker by any means, but there's no way we're driving in LA and this would be something to think about.

 

[stenogoddess]

Hey Dodie! When we added on days to our last ABD we did it through ABD and so the transfers were included. I don't know if they've changed that. I hope not.

 

[DisneyKevin]

I was reading the ABD FAQs in the online materials that DU has published now (that John and Kevin referenced in the podcast today) and I'm not sure I understand something.

If we add a day beforehand (through ABD and at the same Hollywood hotel) and a night afterward (through ABD and at the GC), will they not provide the transfers from the airport as they would if you didn't add those days?

(We don't have an interest in extending the trip a lot like some of you are. I'm just trying to cushion arrival and departures and maybe eek out one additional day at Disneyland.)

It's not a deal breaker by any means, but there's no way we're driving in LA and this would be something to think about.

Pre and post nights added through ABD will still qualify for transfers.

Should you add pre or post nights on your own....even at the chosen hotels...transfers would not be included.

To receive the transfers, you must book all pre and post nights through ABD.

Hope that helps.

Kevin

 

[Dodie]

Thank you Kevin!

I'm surprised to see you. It really wasn't worth bothering anyone about yet, since we can't book those extra days. I appreciate the info!

 

[katscradle]

Thanks Kevin, that will help John and I plan as well.
We did not want to fly in the day it started as we wanted to be rested from the flight. We are also thinking about flying out the day after as well. This will give us some time to pack and what not.

 

[stenogoddess]

Hi Kevin! Look everybody, it's Kevin!

 

[katscradle]

Good morning peeps!
Hope you have a great day!

 

[aspen37]

Happy Friday Everyone! I hope everyone has a great weekend.

 

[DisneyKevin]

Hi Folks....

I just sent a new email to all our Adveture group. I thought I would post it here as well.

Dodie....I received your request....no need to send it again.

Here it is:

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

Hi Folks,

I’m writing to give you some information regarding our April 2010 Adventure.

All deposits made become non-refundable after 5:00PM EST on Monday, August 31, 2009.

If you need to make changes or cancellations, please make sure that you notify us prior to that time. After 5:00pm EST on Monday 8/31/09, we will not be able to secure a refund of your deposits.

I also have some news regarding pre and post nights for our Adventure.

Pre night stays at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel (where we will be spending the first night of our Adventure) will be at a cost of $260.47 per night and there is a maximum of two nights.

Post night stays at the Disney’s Grand Califonian Hotel (where we will be staying the other 4 nights of our Adventure will be at a cost of $222.88 per night and there is a maximum of one night.

All pre and post nights are based upon availability. If added, the cost would be added to your balance due at final payment.

ABD has requested some additional information. They are asking that we send along the following:

- Full names of each member of your party
- Dates of birth for each member of your party
- Nicknames
- Bedding preferences ( 1 bed or 2 beds etc)
- Passport info for our Canadian travelers

If you have already sent this information….it is not necessary to send it again.

For those that have requested airfare quotes….please be patient. We are waiting for answers from ABD. The delay is on their end and not ours.

And finally…one more request.

If you send an email regarding our Adventure, please send it to ABD@wdwinfo.com. This is the email address that I will be monitoring. If your email is sent to another email address, it will be forwarded to me, but that takes additional time.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thanks,
Kevin
Dreams Unlimited Travel, Inc.
Dis Unplugged

 

[Dodie]

Hi Folks....
Dodie....I received your request....no need to send it again.

Oops. Wish I'd seen this before I jumped the gun. Sorry Kevin.

 

[kab407]

I love email from Kevin!

 

[Dodie]

<========= is very excited because now that the whole extra nights/transfers thing got sorted out, I was able to book our flights and managed to get mileage upgrades each way.

California, here we come...

 

[corky441]

<========= is very excited because now that the whole extra nights/transfers thing got sorted out, she was able to book our flights and managed to get mileage upgrades each way.

California, here we come...

I wish I were that lucky. I'm still waiting for Jet Blue to open up the reservations for April. As of today, they are only booking thru February. I would love to finalize some of the planning, but I'm waiting ( not to patiently mind you ) for the airfare rates. That will help determine how much extra time we can spend in CA without having to take out a second mortgage on the house

 

[katscradle]

It's Monday afternoon and I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Happy Birthday Dodie!

 

[DisneyKevin]

Hi folks..

Confirmation letters are arriving.

Pre and post nights are being added.

Flight info is being bandied about.

The 2010 DIS ABD Backstage Magig Adventure is ON!!!!!!!!



We find ourselves with one open position, as one of our travelers has had to bow out.

This means that we have room for a single traveler.

We can also allow anyone already booked to add an additional person to their reservation.

Unfortunately....we can not currently accept a double.

Anyone out there want to joing our travel party? circus?

Let me know.

 

[cocowum]

Hi folks..

Confirmation letters are arriving.

Pre and post nights are being added.

Flight info is being bandied about.

The 2010 DIS ABD Backstage Magig Adventure is ON!!!!!!!!



We find ourselves with one open position, as one of our travelers has had to bow out.

This means that we have room for a single traveler.

We can also allow anyone already booked to add an additional person to their reservation.

Unfortunately....we can not currently accept a double.

Anyone out there want to joing our travel party? circus?

Let me know.

Me!!!! just don't tell Paul!

j/k!!!!!