As the Ticker Turns~The next chapter of the Resort Changers Saga...*RC trips pg.238

[Minnie&Nana]

See you really do need to go to WDW in Sept!!!!

Only in our minds!!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Only in our minds!!

No you need to go for real!

 

[gwynne]

Such fun saying hello and hearing where RC friends are from.

Missoutandabout,
I'm waving hi to a neighbor. Western Michigan isn't all that far from Chicago.
I'm not a big fan of deep dish pizza, either. I agree on the NY style.

Janet,
My brother lives in PA, kinda near Hershey.

Fantasia,
Welcome!

Minnie&Nana,
I need to get busy and read more of your pre-trip. Such fun!

Heather,
8 days till your cruise, wow! It'll be here before you know it.

JC,
Have a wonderful trip to CA! Congrats to your daughter.

Pas, MM, Magic, Kook, GG, Jenny, Iheart, Luv, Disdreamin, and the rest of the gang

 

[i_heart_the_mouse]

Couldn't find it - where is it? Can you copy/paste the URL?

i heart the mouse, I will look for your TR!

Let's see if this works... I'm barely computer literate.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2941085

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Because of all the crazy coming and going on our Oct Chicago wedding/WDW trip I made 8 different plane reservations on SW today! Let's see 3 flights to Chicago, 3 flights to Orlando and 2 flights from Orlando to home .... guess which one of us doesn't have a return ticket yet???

 

[gwynne]

Because of all the crazy coming and going on our Oct Chicago wedding/WDW trip I made 8 different plane reservations on SW today! Let's see 3 flights to Chicago, 3 flights to Orlando and 2 flights from Orlando to home .... guess which one of us doesn't have a return ticket yet???

Too funny!

 

[basketlacey]

Hi everybody! Been crazy busy today and by the time I could sit down and catch my breath, I had nointernet connection . I missed a lot I see!

Heather - cant wait to read your sww reviews! My family (well at least dh, dh's and I) love star wars!

Luv - you'll love the iPad! I hardly ever use my laptop or desktop for surfing now. The only thing I don't like is multiquoting with it.

MM. - great change on the airfare and yay on the ball game!

Missoutandabout - definitely eyeing that airfare sale but scared to commit.

So - because of the SW sale, I priced tix to both fl and ca. They really arent much different. I texted dh as I was walking to lunch and said Disneyland or world (he would never understand the abbreviations. He knows we are booked at WDW for the fall but honestly, i am sure he hasno idea when or where we are staying

He texted back "Land". Then he called me. I started telling him why this might be a good year for DL instead and he agreed. He was actually shocked that I am talking about switching from WDW. He said he thought I meant another time. He said maybe we can do both. I love this man. He is out of his freaking mind but I love him for trying to make me happy!

So I am leaning towards "land". I sure wish I had a pin or something. I am seriously considering booking airfare this week. I have enough rewards to get my ticket free so that helps some. Plus I have credits on each of the kids from a price reduction last year. Holy cow - we might be going to Disneyland!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Hi everybody! Been crazy busy today and by the time I could sit down and catch my breath, I had nointernet connection . I missed a lot I see!

Heather - cant wait to read your sww reviews! My family (well at least dh, dh's and I) love star wars!

Luv - you'll love the iPad! I hardly ever use my laptop or desktop for surfing now. The only thing I don't like is multiquoting with it.

MM. - great change on the airfare and yay on the ball game!

Missoutandabout - definitely eyeing that airfare sale but scared to commit.

So - because of the SW sale, I priced tix to both fl and ca. They really arent much different. I texted dh as I was walking to lunch and said Disneyland or world (he would never understand the abbreviations. He knows we are booked at WDW for the fall but honestly, i am sure he hasno idea when or where we are staying

He texted back "Land". Then he called me. I started telling him why this might be a good year for DL instead and he agreed. He was actually shocked that I am talking about switching from WDW. He said he thought I meant another time. He said maybe we can do both. I love this man. He is out of his freaking mind but I love him for trying to make me happy!

So I am leaning towards "land". I sure wish I had a pin or something. I am seriously considering booking airfare this week. I have enough rewards to get my ticket free so that helps some. Plus I have credits on each of the kids from a price reduction last year. Holy cow - we might be going to Disneyland!

I just today decided to plan a quick trip to DL .... first week of December ... can't wait to see all the Christmas decorations. We all have APs and Starwoods points so it'll be a real budget trip for us.

If you're going either during the Halloween season or the Christmas season Sherry has great threads with lots of pictures. If those don't get you excited for DL nothing will.

And to all of those of you who want to know if I'm going to add this Dec trip to my crazy ticker .... the answer is no not until after my October trip ... then I'll add the DL trip and the grannie trip. My current ticker is just too much work!!!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Here's the link to the Christmas thread as mentioned above and when I find the one for the Halloween thread I'll post it.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2612827&goto=newpost

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Ok found the link for the Halloween one.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2560082&goto=newpost

Have I driven you all crazy yet???

 

[Mousemommy1]

Good Morning RC'rs!!!!

It's Hump Day! Halfway through the week

Looks like everyone had an awesome airfare day yesterday!!! I know I was psyched with our score.

And we've got a few DL planners, grumpy grandma and basket Lacey???
I was talking to my mom about wanting to take the family to DL the other day, she told me to stick with WDW since she thinks I'll be disappointed because its "just a land", not "a world". thanks for looking out for me mom! I think DL is still going to be in the future plan. I want my girls to see the pacific ocean, and we want to do the San Diego zoo, etc....DL will just be part of our CA swing....in a few years.

Well, it's super rainy here again. Makes me want to be at Disney even more!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!

 

[hstrickland]

Good Morning Everyone!

I think the rain has finally ceased...or at least I'm hoping! The kids are needing some sun & pool time.

DH informed me last night that he can't come down to WDW until Friday...unforeseen employee issues at work I was disappointed, but it can't be helped.

On the bright side.....next week this time we'll be packing up the car and movin' out!!! I want to check in at noon, then head over to DTD for lunch at TRex.

We made this picture last year when we were resort hoping...this is when DH decided that we MUST stay at AKL...I secretly decided that we MUST try CL

Good morning, Mousemommy Your mom's right! Stick with WDW for now. And PLEASE keep the rain up there!!! Way too much here!!!

Heather

 

[jennyjinx3]

Good morning ladies! Happy Wednesday! Your two trips are so close! I am so jealous....

Cooler here today, but the sun is shining...thank goodness. I am planning a surprise 40th b-day party for DH on Friday night, and need to get on that! It is amazing how caught up in our trips! Hope everyone has a good day!

Jen

 

[Mousemommy1]

Good Morning Everyone!

I think the rain has finally ceased...or at least I'm hoping! The kids are needing some sun & pool time.

DH informed me last night that he can't come down to WDW until Friday...unforeseen employee issues at work I was disappointed, but it can't be helped.

On the bright side.....next week this time we'll be packing up the car and movin' out!!! I want to check in at noon, then head over to DTD for lunch at TRex.

We made this picture last year when we were resort hoping...this is when DH decided that we MUST stay at AKL...I secretly decided that we MUST try CL

Good morning, Mousemommy Your mom's right! Stick with WDW for now. And PLEASE keep the rain up there!!! Way too much here!!!

Heather

Great picture, as always!!!

Yes, we've had more than our fair share of rain as well...thinking I should be constructing an ark rather than planning vacation!!!

You must be so excited to get to leave next week....I know I'd be all

Good morning ladies! Happy Wednesday! Your two trips are so close! I am so jealous....

Cooler here today, but the sun is shining...thank goodness. I am planning a surprise 40th b-day party for DH on Friday night, and need to get on that! It is amazing how caught up in our trips! Hope everyone has a good day!

Jen

Ah....the big 40!!! That should be fun!!! How is he taking it????
DH and my birthdays are both this summer....I'm turning 34 and he's turning 35!!!!! . He isn't too worried about it though...however, he tends to just get better with age (like a fine wine), I however, can't say the same about myself!

 

[hstrickland]

Good Morning RC'rs!!!!
I think DL is still going to be in the future plan. I want my girls to see the pacific ocean, and we want to do the San Diego zoo, etc....DL will just be part of our CA swing....in a few years.

Me too! My oldest flew out a couple of years ago and spent a month with his cousins...they did the Pacific and zoo plus Lego Land. He had a wonderful time!!! DH wants to go also, but we're not use to having the airfare part and we certainly wouldn't drive...that would be a nightmare, to say the least. One day....

Good morning ladies! Happy Wednesday! Your two trips are so close! I am so jealous....

Cooler here today, but the sun is shining...thank goodness. I am planning a surprise 40th b-day party for DH on Friday night, and need to get on that! It is amazing how caught up in our trips! Hope everyone has a good day!

Jen

Don't be jealous I'll be saying the same to you in a very short time. DH and I turned 40 this past year....as he would say...life is just beginning

Random question...but did the Smilies change locations? They are all out of order. Or did they add more? Something's different...

 

[jennyjinx3]

He is taking turning 40 okay....only I keep calling him my "old man" now! I am so mean! I better watch it, I will be there too before too long!

I think they did switch the smilies around....

Well back to the morning rush!

 

[hstrickland]

...however, he tends to just get better with age (like a fine wine), I however, can't say the same about myself!

He is taking turning 40 okay....only I keep calling him my "old man" now! I am so mean! I better watch it, I will be there too before too long!

I think they did switch the smilies around....

Well back to the morning rush!

Glad to know I'm not crazy!

Tell your old man Happy Bday

 

[gwynne]

Mornin' RCers,

Heather, your photos are just beautiful. Thanks!

MM, That's too funny pondering the advantages of World vs. Land. Nice that they both have their pluses, especially to all of us Disney fans!

Jenny, to your DH.

BasketLacey, Will stay tuned on your possible DL plans. Would be fun to hear what's new there.

There is a interesting discussion on the BC/YC thread about online vs regular check in.

What's the deal with moving our smilies?? Think I'll use one of my favorite ones right here just for fun! : Makes me feel that much closer to sitting on a swing, enjoying crescent lake.

 

[Mousemommy1]

Mornin' RCers,

Heather, your photos are just beautiful. Thanks!

MM, That's too funny pondering the advantages of World vs. Land. Nice that they both have their pluses, especially to all of us Disney fans!

Jenny, to your DH.

BasketLacey, Will stay tuned on your possible DL plans. Would be fun to hear what's new there.

There is a interesting discussion on the BC/YC thread about online vs regular check in.

What's the deal with moving our smilies?? Think I'll use one of my favorite ones right here just for fun! : Makes me feel that much closer to sitting on a swing, enjoying crescent lake.

I don't know why, but the whole on-line check in discussion is one that is totally bizarre to me...it comes up as a thread about 3 times per day...and I just never gave it so much thought. I personally love on-line check in, but we've never been ones to have room requests, etc...Checking in 10 days ahead of time is something to look forward to, and makes me feel as though my trip is that much closer.

Now...staying CL this trip, I am leaning towards still doing on-line check in. IPO has said that on-line check in won't have an effect on my requests (my only request is a refurbed room, which is pretty much guaranteed b/c during my stay only the refurbed CL rooms will be open) but others are telling me...well, then you'll have to check in at the front desk, vs. upstairs...I'm kind of like "soooooooooooooo"....that's what the front desk is for. I'm definitely not a high maintenance person, and where I check in doesn't matter to me...I wouldn't care if I didn't have to talk to a single person upon check in, I just want my room!!! I guess it's all a matter of preference and what you want out of your check in experience???

Again, bizarre topic to me.

 

[gwynne]

I don't know why, but the whole on-line check in discussion is one that is totally bizarre to me...it comes up as a thread about 3 times per day...and I just never gave it so much thought. I personally love on-line check in, but we've never been ones to have room requests, etc...Checking in 10 days ahead of time is something to look forward to, and makes me feel as though my trip is that much closer.

Now...staying CL this trip, I am leaning towards still doing on-line check in. IPO has said that on-line check in won't have an effect on my requests (my only request is a refurbed room, which is pretty much guaranteed b/c during my stay only the refurbed CL rooms will be open) but others are telling me...well, then you'll have to check in at the front desk, vs. upstairs...I'm kind of like "soooooooooooooo"....that's what the front desk is for. I'm definitely not a high maintenance person, and where I check in doesn't matter to me...I wouldn't care if I didn't have to talk to a single person upon check in, I just want my room!!! I guess it's all a matter of preference and what you want out of your check in experience???

Again, bizarre topic to me.

I do understand, either way you get checked in. I have to admit, though, I much prefer checking in upstairs. I like the comfy chairs, getting my itinerary, any questions answered, and feeling like I'm "home". It's a lovely way to start our stay. It seems to be quicker, but that probably depends on arrival times.

I am careful to note our estimated arrival time on the CL info sheets I fax back.

Disney may need to adjust using only one online check in line. It does clog up the desk, and I've seen it at both WL and AKL. (Both of these stays were non-CL.) They do try to stream the onliners into the regular line, but it's still not efficient when it's busy, IMO.

For CL stays, it seems lots of people who do online still are checked in upstairs, anyway. So whether online or regular, you're on vacation, and that's what really matters.