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

[sjs314]

I woke up this morning to find that Danimal figured out my PayPal password and charged $1505.96 to an online game. I want to cry. I disputed the transactions but in the mean time the money is going to come out of my account.

Oh Dani we had one of our boys call a sex phone line to the tune of $1200 once luckily since he was under age they took it off the bill.

Is this where I say "boys will be boys" ?

 

[LuvLuvLuv]

Dani: Oh No I'm sorry Not a great situation, but I'm sure this is a lesson learned for him. I hope you have a good bank that disputes quickly!!

Hannah: CONGRATS!!!! Ladie's Seasonal always has good business, so you should do great!! I'm going down to apartment hunt June 27-July 1!!! I'll let you know if I find anything good!!

Sarah: Prayers to you today Thinking of you!!

Kook: I'm thinking a blog for the move may be in order! I hope to get a little done on the TR today or tomorrow. I barely was on the Dis at all yesterday--I felt lost!!

Lulu's Mom: Continued prayers!

Ilovethemouse: You're close now!! I'm jealous of all the CLs!!! I miss the YC. I think I should stay there when I go down in June... but DH would kill me, lol.

Padawans: I think we should definately take advantage of the fact that we are mobile right now. When I leave Orlando, I am homesick, I am upset I didn't get to see everything, and I work my tail off to plan another trip that I feel is too far away. I try to figure out how to get there for a 2 night trip just for a fix. I work and come home, work and come home. I want to enjoy where I live, and I'm just not happily settled here. So I think it's time, DH is in, so I guess it's time!

Lacey: Come to the Crestview Hills Town Center any time!!! They may send me to a training down there within the next month--if they do--we should meet up!!

Pas: Pop?!? It'll be fun, but I think it should be more ROYAL than that I can't believe you leave TOMORROW!!!!! Have a safe, trip, an amazing time....... and I also want to know where you're staying for Sea World.

GG: It is the perfect time for us!! I'm glad you got to see your granddaughters!! Oh... and another plus.... flights to CA from MCO are sooooooo much cheaper!!!

Sheila, Magic, Janet, Mousemommy, and countless others that I've missed: Hi!! I didn't go back too far, and I know I've missed a lot.

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Okay... Need to book June 27-July 1 this Friday. Here are my dilemmas and bulletpoints if anyone can sort thru this and give advice:

I like WDW onsite--but can get more from a hotel offsite for cheaper.
If I stay at WDW, I'll be tempted to do parks and slack on apartment hunting.
I looked at Mystic Dunes and there is killer deal there.
I looked at Buena Vista Palace and it's not bad either--buy 3 get 1 free.
A free breakfast wouldn't hurt.
I almost want to splurge on CL since it would most likely be my last time, lol.
DH isn't going--I'm solo--so somewhere safe matters.
I'm looking at places in Windermere, Winter Park, MetroWest, and St. Cloud--So I'll be all over the place.

Anything else I'm not thinking of?? I've never rented a car--who's the most economical?? I'm so scatterbrained of trying to think of everything. Any help is appreciated while I'm in a fog.

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

luv for the car rental check the transportation board. I know when I rented on last Oct/Nov there were several threads which had discount codes posted. I ended up renting directly from Alamo with a Costco code and coupon.

On that same trip I stayed at Mystic Dune. It was a little hard to find if you didn't know where you were going .... of course the first time was after dark after a long flight from CA. We ended up in a two bedroom in one of the buildings that had not been redone. It was fine, clean and we always felt safe there. Grocery stores were close. It looked like the pool area was nice but we never made it there. We always felt safe there. If you're nervous being by yourself maybe you ask for a building close to the main pool/clubhouse? Just be prepared this is a large resort. If you tell them that your husband is not with you they will not bother you with their high pressure timeshare sales pitch.

Hope some of this helps you.

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

luv can you be flexible on your dates? If there is anyway you could arrive on June 23 or 24th I can get you a very good deal approx $180 for a week. Email or pm me if you are interested.

 

[Mousemommy1]

My goodness have I missed a lot! Well, I decided to come back now that my life is definitely a lot more straightened out. It has been a stressful and depressing 5 1/2 months, but I finally have a job! I now work at Macy's and will be working in the Coats and Swim department!

I also finally decided on a career. I am going to get a Marketing Certificate at my local community college. It's a broad career so I have plenty of options and I think it fits me well. I think next summer I will do the Disney College Program, which I am so nervous about, and see what it's like to work for Disney. That is, if I get accepted.

I have also decided, and talked to DBF about it, that I want to move to the Orlando area after I graduate from college. I know that I will be leaving my family behind, but it's always been a dream of mine to at least live near WDW even if I don't get to work there. Just being near my happy place is more than enough. My mother even agreed to look at apartments with me after I graduate. She is happy knowing that I have goals after being stuck for so long.

I sure missed you guys and I definitely hope to stay here longer now that my life has turned around and I'm much more happier and satisfied with how my life is right now. I don't have any plans for a trip to WDW or DL any time soon, but I'm content with taking things one step at a time right now. Maybe my next WDW trip will be for my honeymoon. The idea of DBF moving to Florida has grown on him so hopefully he will pop the question before I graduate college because I want to move immediately after graduating.

Welcome back!!! Congrats on the job!

Hi Everybody!

I haven't been around much over the last month but wanted to come tell everyone hello real quick. I've been swamped with closing on our house, moving, end of the school year stuff, etc. I really hope things will calm down soon.

I was going to try to catch up. But, I've missed so much that I think that's an impossible feat! Hopefully, I'll have a little more time to stay on top of my DIS threads. Hate it when life gets in the way of DISing! I am looking forward to our trip more than ever. We need a vacation BADLY! I bought our MNSSHP tickets this past weekend as well as our tickets for the Villains Bash party for the ToT race.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Thanks for checking in!!!

I woke up this morning to find that Danimal figured out my PayPal password and charged $1505.96 to an online game. I want to cry. I disputed the transactions but in the mean time the money is going to come out of my account.

WOW!!! That's an unpleasant surprise!!!!

 

[pas130]

PS- I took off a week in June. I need a BEAK!

Good sis!!! You DO need a break

I sure missed you guys and I definitely hope to stay here longer now that my life has turned around and I'm much more happier and satisfied with how my life is right now.

Good for you Hannah!!! Congrats on the new job & college!!! I like your post Graduation plans...I am much older than you and still dunno want I want to do when I grow up Missed you!! Glad you are back!

I was going to try to catch up. But, I've missed so much that I think that's an impossible feat! Hopefully, I'll have a little more time to stay on top of my DIS threads. Hate it when life gets in the way of DISing! I am looking forward to our trip more than ever. We need a vacation BADLY! I bought our MNSSHP tickets this past weekend as well as our tickets for the Villains Bash party for the ToT race.

No need to catch up, it'll change...just start fresh! YAY for party tix x2

wow this thread moves fast! Do I say that in every post? We have several people contemplating a move to FL and pas has changed her reservations at least twice since I posted last week

So what's the cut off of changing a resort only ressie? 24 hours before check in, right?

Technically 5 days.but you can changeat check in...right kook?

 

[pas130]

I woke up this morning to find that Danimal figured out my PayPal password and charged $1505.96 to an online game. I want to cry. I disputed the transactions but in the mean time the money is going to come out of my account.

Holy toledo!!!!! Hope it get straightened out. Paypal is pretty reasonable to deal with

Oh Dani we had one of our boys call a sex phone line to the tune of $1200 once luckily since he was under age they took it off the bill.

Is this where I say "boys will be boys" ?

My DS20 charged a lot of PPV adult movies when I was in labor with DD..he was 13....a lot..then denied it said it was MIL . Luckily the co. reversed the charges. boys will be boys...

I want to enjoy where I live, and I'm just not happily settled here. So I think it's time, DH is in, so I guess it's time!

I think it is fabulous! And as far as renting the car I have done hotwire and got great deals!!! Wyndham Grand and Hilton (I think) have CL and are offsite...just throwing that out there

For Sea World we are staying in a condo, not a SW partner hotel, but all good. Lake Buena Vista Resort & Spa..$103/nt through hotwire (got lucky~gambled with $300 bucks literally) but it is rated like #23 on Trip Advisor so it wll be OK I hope. W/D & a cool looking Pirate Ship pool!!!!

I was on the Pop thread yesterday...made a call and there you go

padawans I usually spend more last minute too. BUT I am saving my spending for the vacaton. I plan on spoiling EVERYONE rotten...including ME

Magic ... I suggested on the POP thread that Disney should put in a retro 50s Soda *POP* fountain (in the 50s area of course) and someone else suggested having the old fashioned candy ... which lead me to suggest the first candy offered should be.....

POP Rocks

I love Pop rocks just don't mix them with the soda POP
And thanks again for your help this morning with online check in!!!!

PAS: Congrats on saving 2k!!!!! that's a lot of money, and nothing to sneeze at as you stated, you'll also be there again shortly.....so more money for SEPT sounds great! I can't say I am all for GF, I'd love to have my lounge buddies but......if it makes HRH happiest, then you know best! and you'll still be on the monorail loop so a get-together for a fruity concoction or visit before our MNSSHP on the 30th shouldn't be too hard!

......that first day is kind of up in the air!

I vote Sea Raycers...check the place out!!!! Then dress for dinner

I can't keep up any day. How did Jeanette end up at POP?


We've missed you and we're glad you're back with us. You've been through so much, but I know that all of Jeanette's changes will provide a great distraction

Jeanette: Does DH know that Poly is off and Pop is on? Congratulations on the savings, but I have this sneaking suspicion that this may not be your final answer

I plan on doing a lot of resort touring...Pop is a great base camp and the price is right (another game show reference) I will kinda post via text to janet...no internet on vacation. So far everyone is excited for Pop I will miss you all!!!!!
And DH never knew about Poly......

All four resorts paid in full and only 2 days until online check in for YC! Darn it! Where is my dancing banana guy? He's gone again!
pas, you are so close! Yay!

Your trip is right behind me

My ticker is almost touching Mickeys ear....

I'm back from a great visit to Orlando and AKL. We had a wonderful time!
We loved the view of the peaceful savanna, and got in some relaxing swim time, as well as fun in the parks.
I was so glad I went on the Wanyama Safari. Lots of pictures, I want to frame a few and hang them.

Welcome home!!! Glad the AKL was great, I knew it would be!!

pas130: Rejiggering for a HRH GF Sept is dreamy. And POP Rocks ... seems I'm on a pop culture tear today, remember PopRocks??

junglecruiser Always in my thoughts!!!

no hitting 250 pgs when I'm gone please.....

 

[gwynne]

Thanks RCers for all the sweet welcome back greetings!! Back to reality-- it's laundry day.

JC-Thinking of you.

Pas-Have a great trip.

Janet-Loved your Pop suggestions.

I heart-Your trip is almost here.

Mousemommy-That ticker is moving along nicely.

Disneydreamin, SJS314, Pas, - Kids, what can ya do? They certainly keep us on our toes.

Everyone,
Good to be back, I am happily reading about the most recent plans and changes. Hope you all have a great Tuesday!

 

[Janet B]

Good morning Peeps!

Sarah ... positive thoughts and prayers your way today my friend

Hannah: SO good to see you posting again!! And very happy that you are now employed! ( My sis has worked for Macys for years.) Like your post grad plans!

Pas: Happy to help my friend! So soon now!! Look forward to receiving your texts & updates!

Luv: We got a good deal last August with Alamo ... never stayed offsite, but feel it might be good for you to do so, to *help* resist the temptation of the parks.

Janet: You are a girl after my own heart I need my Diet Coke too! It's my only vice.....DH is always trying to get me to give it up, but it's hard! I figure, I don't drink to excess, smoke or do anything else...so if my DC habit is all I have, I'm not doing too badly!!! However, I am always trying to cut it down some, because I DO know those chemicals and aspartame can't be overly good for me! So yes, I DO try.....but it is not easy!

Marie ... it's my one bad vice too ... trying to give it up (cut back really) and have days when successful (and not so!) But I know the correlation with weight loss, so am trying to be consciousness of that (BTW, how's that going for you?)

All four resorts paid in full and only 2 days until online check in for YC! Darn it! Where is my dancing banana guy? He's gone again!

for paid in full!!

I'm back from a great visit to Orlando and AKL. We had a wonderful time!
We loved the view of the peaceful savanna, and got in some relaxing swim time, as well as fun in the parks.
I was so glad I went on the Wanyama Safari. Lots of pictures, I want to frame a few and hang them.

Gwynne ... welcome home! Happy you had a relaxing and fabulous trip!

Hi Everybody!

I haven't been around much over the last month but wanted to come tell everyone hello real quick. I've been swamped with closing on our house, moving, end of the school year stuff, etc. I really hope things will calm down soon.

Been thinking of you Amanda! Now it's been a crazy time for you. for getting your MNSSHP tix!

I woke up this morning to find that Danimal figured out my PayPal password and charged $1505.96 to an online game. I want to cry. I disputed the transactions but in the mean time the money is going to come out of my account.

Oh Dani! I'm so sorry ... hopefully it will all get straightened out soon and the money back in your account pronto.

Hello to all RC peeps today!

 

[jennyjinx3]

Hi Ladies!

Happy Tuesday...DD7 is home today sick, well she is better than last night...lots of yuckiness. She had her first soccer game of the season and powered through the illness like a trooper, she let it out on the way home though. Actually now all three of them have been sick in the past week and me...not DH yet!! And I am hoping he doesn't get it, he is always the worst patient...!

Dani: Sorry! Hope you can get that straightened out! Not fun....

To everyone else, hi and have a great day!!

 

[pas130]

Pas-Have a great trip.

Thanks! Laundry day here too. Packapalooza tomorrow....Girls talked me into letting them stay home to pack tomorrow..I am SUCH a sucker for my Princesses

Pas: Happy to help my friend! So soon now!! Look forward to receiving your texts & updates!

Getting heart flutters...I think I am FINALLY getting excited!!!!

And I am hoping he doesn't get it, he is always the worst patient...!

They always are...hope DD is better soon!!!

 

[disneydreamin247]

I just want to say that even on my super crappiest of mornings, I love knowing my RC family can cheer me up.

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Janet will you be posting updates on Jeanette RCing ways while she is there? Boy you sure will be busy!

 

[sjs314]

Janet will you be posting updates on Jeanette RCing ways while she is there? Boy you sure will be busy!

Too funny


pas have a Fantastically Magical over the Top Trip!

 

[pas130]

I just want to say that even on my super crappiest of mornings, I love knowing my RC family can cheer me up.

Me too, we have the bestest family here!

Janet will you be posting updates on Jeanette RCing ways while she is there? Boy you sure will be busy!

Poor janet......

Too funny


pas have a Fantastically Magical over the Top Trip!

Thanks Sheila

 

[Janet B]

Happy Tuesday...DD7 is home today sick, well she is better than last night...lots of yuckiness.

Jenny ... hope DD continues to mend without spreading any germs to you or DH.

I just want to say that even on my super crappiest of mornings, I love knowing my RC family can cheer me up.

Janet will you be posting updates on Jeanette RCing ways while she is there? Boy you sure will be busy!

It wil be fun to get Pas' text of when they arrive at the resort ... will it be POP??? I THINK so ... but time will tell ...

Pas ... happy you are starting to feel the excitement!

Me too, we have the bestest family here!

Poor janet......

Hmmm ... better be sure to keep the cell phone battery charged at ALL times!!

And YES, we do have the bestest buds here!!

 

[chimo2u]

WELCOME HOME Hannah, Pigletto, Amamdaw so nice to hear from you all! Glad things have settled down and you are back with us!

Luv: Congrats on the move to Orlando! How exciting for you!! I hope you find a lovely place to live and househunting /apartment hunting goes well for you!

PAS: WOW!!! ONE DAY TO GO.....Lucky YOu!!! Have an AMAZING time!!

Dani: What a shocker!! Sorry that you had to wake up to that nasty bill!!! I hope your bank helps you fast, that's a lot of money to be out!! I feel for you!!

I'm thinking it's looking like time for one of Janet's amazing summaries with all the friends coming home! it can get hard keeping up with this thread!
She's the queen of RCer Cliff notes

Happy Tuesday My Friends!!!

 

[amandaw]

No need to catch up, it'll change...just start fresh! YAY for party tix x2

Yeah, I thought about trying to play catch up here for about a nanosecond. Then, I realized it would be best just to start at the end. Hopefully, I'll be back up to speed soon.

I was so excited to get all of our different party tix this weekend. It gave me a little bit of a Disney fix.

Been thinking of you Amanda! Now it's been a crazy time for you. for getting your MNSSHP tix!

Thanks! Things have been quite insane, indeed! But, hopefully, they will start to settle down come next week. I was so excited to get our MNSSHP tix....it's helping to get me focused on our trip again.

WELCOME HOME Hannah, Pigletto, Amamdaw so nice to hear from you all! Glad things have settled down and you are back with us!

Thank you!

 

[LuvLuvLuv]

A few ideas... and time for a VOTE! (write ins welcome!)

Stay at Mystic Dunes - Rent Car the Whole Time
Stay at Downtown Disney Hilton - Rent Car Whole Time & Pay Parking
Stay at Downtown Disney Hilton - Rent Cars only on Wed/Thurs/Fri/Taxi to Airport (Avis is in the hotel)
Stay at All Star Sports and use Alamo shuttle to rent on days needed.

All the other resorts in the area are making my head spin, lol

 

[Janet B]

I'm thinking it's looking like time for one of Janet's amazing summaries with all the friends coming home! it can get hard keeping up with this thread!
She's the queen of RCer Cliff notes

Marie... Thanks for the kudos! Will definitely start one, and try to remember ALL the changes! [BTW ... like my queen status]

Luv: No clue ... and have to run to an appt. ... but I have no doubt whatever option you may choose now it will change!!