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

[jennyjinx3]

The sed results are in and they are normal! I'm packing up now. Then I'm getting a pedicure and leaving for the shore! I see a day in Atlantic City for me.

This is good news...and it sounds like you need to decompress! Enjoy your pedicure!

 

[Lillian Gracey]

Packages for 2013 will be available in 8 days! I am happy with my room only package so I don't have to make sure it's paid off by the 45 day mark. Though that may change because of my mom. I will at least be able to check on the rooms and see if they are selling out during my dates. I think I might buy my tickets at the Disney Store as well as a gift card to use for food and souvenirs. I missed this so much! I am so happy to be planning again.

 

[Missoutandabout]

Everyone staying cool today, I hope.

The sed results are in and they are normal! I'm packing up now. Then I'm getting a pedicure and leaving for the shore! I see a day in Atlantic City for me.

Phew. Big sigh of relief over here for you and Lily. Enjoy the new cute tootsies and more importantly, enjoy your day at AC!

Pas: Thanks for the Hmmmm, choices choices! I'd go for... AKL-CL, just because you guys have been relentlessly tempting me with it. Although, I'd love to try WL CL too one day. I'm of absolutely zero help. Oh, and let us know how your kiddos like Brave! Seems everyone here is giving positive reviews.

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I'm trying to wrap my head around these time zones. He's still got another flight to go before he arrives at his destination 'Down Undah' -- 21 hours of flights. I'm at my wit's end with a 7 hour flight when we fly to the UK to visit his family. They'd have to sedate me for 21 hours.

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Thought I'd share something with you gals. Yesterday, after the hubs left for the airport, to soothe our mopey-ness, kiddo and I decided to go to Chick Fil-A and get bad stuff for dinner. I place our order and whilst I'm waiting for the food, I notice they sell Banana Pudding Milkshakes. After wiping the drool from my mouth and feeling a bit jealous of kiddo's milkshake, I decide to order a small one for myself. I'm all happy and stuff with my milkshake... which I never, ever have. I'm doing this on the way out to the car with my milkshake: Get home, pull into the garage and I'm still giddy. Gather up the bag of food, help the kiddo out of the car, reach in to grab the milkshake, slam the car door and ... POOF! *KER-SPLAT* I then spent the next 15 minutes cleaning up instantaneously-melted Banana Pudding Milkshake off the garage floor. Not a single, solitary sip was tasted of that Banana Pudding milkshake. I was clearly, obviously not meant to have it.

Kiddo was so sweet when I finally came inside from cleaning up the grand mess. She asked if I'd like a sip of her chocolate milkshake because she "felt bad that (I) didn't have a milkshake anymore" ... Then, as I'm taking a sip, true-to-form she says, "Just make sure you don't drink a lot, okay?"

 

[pas130]

Thanks so much for the link to Deena's TR! Those pictures are just what I needed! It's not the Poly, nothing ever is, but it's going to be great, especially with no Hyde this time. He couldn't get leave. Or, at least that is the story now. If I wait a few weeks you never know what will happen. Once again though, I have no plane ticket for him so if he decides at the last minute to join us again, he's on his own.

You are very welcome!Sorry Hyde couldn't get leave You and DD will have a wonderful trip AND welcome back home to us!

I say keep WL CL, but I would say GF GV or BLT BLV Studio!

Part of me wants GF...but that is the selfish part. DH loves Poly...but I love CL. What to do......

Jeanette ... stay with WL CL ... you will want the CL, you plan on visiting MK mostly, right?? and Dani of course at the POLY for your Poly fix .. Will you pinky swear it .... oh yeah past history shows that doesn't work!

Do you need me to take over your ressie??


A big hello to everyone ... busy day at work today!

Sorry work has been so super busy Take my ressie PLEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Thank you! And I vote WL CL. . But, maybe you should wait until my trip report is in...I'll give the lowdown.

You'll love it...everyone loves it...but really how much time in the lounge....I am going with what resort do I want to be at........which will DH love..........

 

[pas130]

Pas: Thanks for the Hmmmm, choices choices! I'd go for... AKL-CL, just because you guys have been relentlessly tempting me with it. Although, I'd love to try WL CL too one day. I'm of absolutely zero help. Oh, and let us know how your kiddos like Brave! Seems everyone here is giving positive reviews.

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I'm trying to wrap my head around these time zones. He's still got another flight to go before he arrives at his destination 'Down Undah' -- 21 hours of flights. I'm at my wit's end with a 7 hour flight when we fly to the UK to visit his family. They'd have to sedate me for 21 hours.

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Thought I'd share something with you gals. Yesterday, after the hubs left for the airport, to soothe our mopey-ness, kiddo and I decided to go to Chick Fil-A and get bad stuff for dinner. I place our order and whilst I'm waiting for the food, I notice they sell Banana Pudding Milkshakes. After wiping the drool from my mouth and feeling a bit jealous of kiddo's milkshake, I decide to order a small one for myself. I'm all happy and stuff with my milkshake... which I never, ever have. I'm doing this on the way out to the car with my milkshake: Get home, pull into the garage and I'm still giddy. Gather up the bag of food, help the kiddo out of the car, reach in to grab the milkshake, slam the car door and ... POOF! *KER-SPLAT* I then spent the next 15 minutes cleaning up instantaneously-melted Banana Pudding Milkshake off the garage floor. Not a single, solitary sip was tasted of that Banana Pudding milkshake. I was clearly, obviously not meant to have it.

Kiddo was so sweet when I finally came inside from cleaning up the grand mess. She asked if I'd like a sip of her chocolate milkshake because she "felt bad that (I) didn't have a milkshake anymore" ... Then, as I'm taking a sip, true-to-form she says, "Just make sure you don't drink a lot, okay?"

The generous milkshake offer with the disclaimer "Mommy don't drink it all"....sounds like my kiddos

21 hour flight your poor DH....

I am never gonna figure out what to do....I just know if I call for Poly GV, I'll somehow end up at RPC..

 

[sjs314]

I just read Cali Grill will close January 6 and re-open late summer2013

 

[Lillian Gracey]

I just read Cali Grill will close January 6 and re-open late summer2013

No no no! That can't happen! I arrive on January 6th!

 

[Lillian Gracey]

I am wondering if I should do FD for my January trip. My family can afford to pay the $100/night so the free food would help cut down on costs. It's just I don't plan on doing a lot of sit down meals and during my last trip I didn't eat a lot. What do you ladies think? Should I go with RO or FD? That's if it is offered during my stay.

 

[Janet B]

Kiddo was so sweet when I finally came inside from cleaning up the grand mess. She asked if I'd like a sip of her chocolate milkshake because she "felt bad that (I) didn't have a milkshake anymore" ... Then, as I'm taking a sip, true-to-form she says, "Just make sure you don't drink a lot, okay?"

Thank you for a great laugh today!! My DD would so say this too!!

I can sympathize on the flying ... I have anxiety leading up to the 2 1/2 flight to Orlando ... can't even image a 7 hr one! Safe travels to your DH!

And I am so klutsy myself .... last night after leaving the YMCA, reached for my trail mix ... just as I pick it up, it slips out of my hand and the whole bag dumps on the car floor ... there I am picking up the good stuff (the m&ms), and trying not to mind the dirt on the floor...

Part of me wants GF...but that is the selfish part. DH loves Poly...but I love CL. What to do......

Sorry work has been so super busy Take my ressie PLEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Okay, make the CHANGE ... Sign it over to me!!

DH loves WL too ... and you love him and CL, so it's a win-win!!

I am never gonna figure out what to do....I just know if I call for Poly GV, I'll somehow end up at RPC..

Sheila & Hannah: We love the Cali Grill too (and it's not in the plans for August) so, will have to wait until after the refurb and see what Disney has in mind!!

Sheila, at least you can go in December!

 

[Janet B]

I am wondering if I should do FD for my January trip. My family can afford to pay the $100/night so the free food would help cut down on costs. It's just I don't plan on doing a lot of sit down meals and during my last trip I didn't eat a lot. What do you ladies think? Should I go with RO or FD? That's if it is offered during my stay.

Hannah: FD might be your best deal, especially if you don't plan on doing many OOP TS meals (the values offer the QS for FD). QS saves you what ... $34? a day and your room only discount is sure to be less. Figure out the dollars (and any TS meals you want) so you will know what to do when/if it is offered.

Of course you can always upgrade the QS to the regular DP, that is about $16/day more.

 

[Lillian Gracey]

Hannah: FD might be your best deal, especially if you don't plan on doing many OOP TS meals (the values offer the QS for FD). QS saves you what ... $34? a day and your room only discount is sure to be less. Figure out the dollars (and any TS meals you want) so you will know what to do when/if it is offered.

Of course you can always upgrade the QS to the regular DP, that is about $16/day more.

I might just do QS because I won't be eating a lot, but I will definitely look at both QS and the regular DP as well as which places I will plan on eating at and see which is better for me. I'm just worried that the LM rooms won't be apart of it. The new FD promotion that will be out next week doesn't include the LM rooms. Hopefully they will be included because I don't want to change resorts! I know, crazy right?

 

[pas130]

Okay, make the CHANGE ... Sign it over to me!!

DH loves WL too ... and you love him and CL, so it's a win-win!!

Made him decide, we narrowed it down to BC or Poly....he picked...HE PICKED BEACH CLUB...I picked CL (shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh)

 

[hstrickland]

Did someone say Cali Grill is closing for refurb??!! It's one of our favorites....such a great view!!!! Wow...wonder what they are doing???


And Pas....no vote from me....you'll change 152 times

 

[Minnie&Nana]

OHHH @#$*!!!!! I just did a HUGE multi-quote and is dissappeared as I was posting it!!!

Will be back later...for now...

Pas, the anniversary couple who love GF and Poly belong at one of those... I say book Poly GC for hubby's anniversary gift and CL for you!!

Must run right now....promise to try again after DD takes over Princess Sophia.

Pas, just saw your post - PERFECT!!! No GF tempation being on the same side!! YAY!! Okay, really gotta run!!

 

[Missoutandabout]

The generous milkshake offer with the disclaimer "Mommy don't drink it all"....sounds like my kiddos

Thank you for a great laugh today!! My DD would so say this too!!

It must be an RCer Kid thing.

And I am so klutsy myself .... last night after leaving the YMCA, reached for my trail mix ... just as I pick it up, it slips out of my hand and the whole bag dumps on the car floor ... there I am picking up the good stuff (the m&ms), and trying not to mind the dirt on the floor...

Dirt be damned, save the chocolate! After mine own heart, that!

Made him decide, we narrowed it down to BC or Poly....he picked...HE PICKED BEACH CLUB...I picked CL (shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh)

Wow! Now, exactly how long until this changes? Did you do a pinky swear?

I'll give it a -- I was spoiled by BC CL last year. I know it's not the "most loved" of CLs but we just had a really nice time there. Probably more to do with SAB and the "feel" of that area: walking to Epcot, DHS and our nightly strolls over on the Boardwalk. Not to say I've not got my curiosity totally piqued for AKL-CL.

 

[chimo2u]

I just read Cali Grill will close January 6 and re-open late summer2013

YIKES!!!! Thank goodness I'll be there Sept 28 to try it for my first time!! So Glad I get a visit in before it closes to re-furb!!!

Candace: YIPEE!!!! Dancing with you girlfriend!! 12 days Woo HOOOOO!

PAS: I forgot to congratulate you on your new, better-for-family life job!!! Good for you, you deserve some time to breathe, and surf the Dis boards, make a meal or two, and just have a less-stressful work week! I hope you love your job!

I caved and booked a Cabana for my Discovery Cove day. I can share with you all here because my BBF doesn't read the Dis boards! I thought yes, it's a slurge at $250 for the rental, but with Dawn not being a strong swimmer, at least she'll have somewhere to hit if she gets tired.....also it'll provide some much-needed shade from the frying sun, as well, we get a Personalized Buoy delivered to us by a Dolphin (I put my friends name on it so she can keep it as a souvy, and have the dolphin swim it to her.) we also get a t-shirt, a plush dolphin (I am giving that to my BFF's new Grandson who'll be 8 months old.....also a tote bag and 25% off a picture package if we decide to purchase one.) We also have a Cabana attendant who will keep us well-attended to with stocked up drinks and clean towels, etc.....
I really hummed hawed about the extra expense, but all the reviews I've read on the Discovery Cove thread have highly recommended the rental!! It will make for a more relaxing day, I am sure and a home base is always a good thing to have

Can't wait......well, actually.....I can, because as funny as it seems, I love having my trip to look forward to!!! Once it's over, i'll be in a big slump
To those whose trips are coming up soon __ ENJOY!!!! There's no better place than our Disney Home!

PS>>>>> PAS, my vote is for AKL CL, cause I know I just that place!!!!

 

[i_heart_the_mouse]

Hi RC'ers!

I've been MIA lately as the 1st anniversary of my dad's passing is tomorrow. It's hard to swallow seeing so many wonderful plans for celebrating for the 4th while I lurk around in my quiet funk

I've been reading about others going through hard times too. Big hugs for all of you who need them!

Today, to cheer myself up, I ditched YC and booked our whole August trip at the Poly TPV CL! My birthday is August 11th, so it's a little belated pressie for myself

Catch you later!

 

[jennyjinx3]

Hi RC'ers!

I've been MIA lately as the 1st anniversary of my dad's passing is tomorrow. It's hard to swallow seeing so many wonderful plans for celebrating for the 4th while I lurk around in my quiet funk

I've been reading about others going through hard times too. Big hugs for all of you who need them!

Today, to cheer myself up, I ditched YC and booked our whole August trip at the Poly TPV CL! My birthday is August 11th, so it's a little belated pressie for myself

Catch you later!

Sending a hug for you, I am sorry to hear about your dad's passing a year ago.

The Poly sounds like a wonderful belated b-day present!

 

[Mousemommy1]

Can I just say how happy I am that I will be able to play around with ressies...and possibly book April's trip before I leave for this one?!?!? C'mon July 11th!!! I am so ridiculous!!!

 

[WDWKOOK]

Nothing to report here. Hubs has just left for his 10 day work thingamajig. It's times like this I'm reminded how flippin' tough it is for single parents -- huge respect. I feel so lucky. (Also, I'm trying not to be mopey. I foresee bad things for breakfast and wine for dessert for the next 10 days.

Might try and get my kiddo to sit down and watch Beauty and the Beast for the first time. Or something else... if she can manage to pay attention for longer than 15 minutes! Only movies she's made it through are Lilo & Stitch, Toy Story 3 and Robin Hood.

Do what you have to do to demopify - if that means dessert for breakfast and wine at every meal - so be it...

Your DD sounds like mine was (and still is at 13) - easily bored sitting watching long movies. Short attention span theater is preferable. Maybe you could watch the movie in segments with intermission?

Holy Moly this tread was on fire today. I skimmed thru really fast but wanted to say a big Hi to Everyone.

Sorry I wasn't around earlier to call 911

Good Morning

I've been out of the loop for a couple of weeks...was going to jump back in yesterday but the phone lines and internet were out. We had a really bad storm on Sunday...lots of people without power. We didn't get our phones/internet back until last night.

Looks like LOTS has been going on...I'll have to go back and read the details.


Here's an original picture (no more borrowed pics)



Hope everyone has a great morning!
Heather

Yeah! Original material! I'm so excited about your TR

KOOK, we need you! padawans is having doubts about WL CL. You and your positive WL vibes are needed

Chemo tomorrow morning, so if I don't come on for a day or two,

Happy 4th of July!!!

I hope you were able to lurk on your iPad today. I thought about you today when I had to get some blood work done. You are amazing.

I don't think my positive WL vibes have gotten through to anyone but Candace. I think Jeanette has taken the boat from WL to the CR and hopped on the monorail to Epcot where she walked way back to the IG and walked right into the BC.....and never looked back

Did anyone see this article or news report? So sad....

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General...disney-updates+(DISney+Updates+-+wdwinfo.com)

After reading that my heart sunk thinking that this couldn't have been the first time this "man" has ever harmed his family. Very sad for his family.

Good morning to all ...girls are going with Grandma to see Brave, hopefully a nap for me soon

A sticker from HRH

Did they like Brave, and more importantly, did you get a nap?

This has been a really crappy week for you this week and even though I always try to make you feel a tinge of guilt about always canceling WL, I want you to know that I want you to do what makes you happy, even if it's only for a few minutes or a day or two. I think its therapeutic and even though I only play a Dr. on TV, I recommend you make changes as often as needed

A sticker for HRH! (JK).....

The sed results are in and they are normal! I'm packing up now. Then I'm getting a pedicure and leaving for the shore! I see a day in Atlantic City for me.

I bet you are sooooo relieved - this is great news and I hope you can now have a wonderful and relaxing Fourth

Sooooooo, I gave DH the option to pick ANYWHERE he wanted to stay... He said up to me, I asked HRH, she said she doesn't know...mind you, yesterday I said I was satisfied with my choice....WWYD. picture 2 adults, August heat...these are all the same price give or take 100 ish bucks

AKL CL (yes heather I want your vote), Poly GV, GF GV, BLT BLV Studio, BC CL, BC non CL, or...
stop the insanity and keep WL CL

You didn't stop the insanity, did you

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A big hello to everyone ... busy day at work today!

And, a big HELLO right back at my favorite RC Recapper

single[/I], solitary sip was tasted of that Banana Pudding milkshake. I was clearly, obviously not meant to have it.

Kiddo was so sweet when I finally came inside from cleaning up the grand mess. She asked if I'd like a sip of her chocolate milkshake because she "felt bad that (I) didn't have a milkshake anymore" ... Then, as I'm taking a sip, true-to-form she says, "Just make sure you don't drink a lot, okay?"

Hilarious and you now know what to have for breakfast tomorrow

Did someone say Cali Grill is closing for refurb??!! It's one of our favorites....such a great view!!!! Wow...wonder what they are doing???


And Pas....no vote from me....you'll change 152 times

Remember the rumor that it might close later this year? They're doing some changes to the kitchen and I believe some long overdo roof work will also take place. There were rumors that the name might change, but that hasn't been substantiated. The menu will be similar, but they are going to make changes.

OHHH @#$*!!!!! I just did a HUGE multi-quote and is dissappeared as I was posting it!!!

Out of the mouths of....former nuns

Dirt be damned, save the chocolate! After mine own heart, that!

Hi RC'ers!

I've been MIA lately as the 1st anniversary of my dad's passing is tomorrow. It's hard to swallow seeing so many wonderful plans for celebrating for the 4th while I lurk around in my quiet funk

I've been reading about others going through hard times too. Big hugs for all of you who need them!

Today, to cheer myself up, I ditched YC and booked our whole August trip at the Poly TPV CL! My birthday is August 11th, so it's a little belated pressie for myself

Catch you later!

I like that the mood hit you and you made the change and now you feel better, right? Tomorrow will be hard for you, but it will also bring back some good memories, I hope. I think he'll love all the fireworks and celebrations.