Beauty and the Beach ~ Deluxe Edition

[Mndisneygirl]

Well, we are at T - 50 days today!!!
I wish I had something exciting to mark the day with, but I don't. I was going to call Disney today to make my changes and final payment, but got distracted tonight. Dave's nephew and wife came over for a while and it got kind of late before they left. We did spend plenty of time chatting about Disney though! That was fun.
This nephew is SIL Sharon's son and they went to WDW often when he was young. His wife has been, but not in years, so she doesn't remember much. Hopefully they will get to go soon. I told them I'm happy to share my guide books and planning tips!! Maybe they'll go when I don't have a trip planned so I can live vicariously through them by helping them plan!

In other planning news, I ordered a pair of sandals for Paige on line at Payless today. A friend gave me a 20% off coupon good through today. If you have it delivered to a local store the shipping is free! Hope they fit! If so, I think we are set for shoes!

So tomorrow will have to be pay in full day! It will be 7 weeks out tomorrow!
DH is perusing the Disney secrets app on the iphone right now. Of course, half the stuff he mentions, I already knew! (I may have checked out that app before...)

 

[Charleston Princess]

Happy 50 days!!!

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Yup, it was Kevin. The stuff he was complaining about was pretty bad. I'm hoping that since then it has improved. I've read some other reviews that were positive and the menu looks really good, so I'm going to do it any way. He does always say to go and judge for yourself too. I will certainly report back!

I agree I'd go and judge for yourself. It's always hard taking someone else's opinion about food. If you don't have exactly the same tastes how can you know wether you'd like it? For me its the same with movie/book reviews. I need to know what other movies/books you've read to know if we have the same taste to know whether your thumbs up/thumbs down will sway me.

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

ooh girl!! I didn't realize it was 50 days!!! Happy 50 and counting!!! which means I am at 150 something..that just doesnt sound as good as yours!!!

 

[praisehisname]

These 50 days are gonna fly by! So excited for you!

 

[manntra]

Happy 50 days Sheree!!! And happy final payment day too!
Your "last" Disney day sounds like a great plan to be spent at DTD.....love EOS. Sounds like a perfect lunch and then a little bit later a nice treat from Ghiradelli
When I bought my stock of bath bombs from Basin a few weeks ago I told the cashier that I hit them with a hammer to break them up (thank you for the idea ) and she looked at me as if I had 3 heads Hey!!! It makes them last a lot longer!!

Tracy

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

UGH!! I am so far behind!! Sorry Sheree! I will do better once school is out and I am off for the summer!

Congrats on 50 DAYS!! I am at 150 today.

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Which makes today 49 ....OR 7 weeks...so, now we are counting down in weeks instead of months!!!!! How wonderful!!!

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Sheree – Congratulations on 49 days!!! They will pass before you know it.

I agree those bath bombs are very cool and one is WAY too big for one bath. I also love the body butter. I bought some at DL when my feet were really dry and it was AMAZING.

What Disney Secrets app are you talking about?

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Happy 50 days!!!

Why thank you for coming to my party!

I agree I'd go and judge for yourself. It's always hard taking someone else's opinion about food. If you don't have exactly the same tastes how can you know wether you'd like it? For me its the same with movie/book reviews. I need to know what other movies/books you've read to know if we have the same taste to know whether your thumbs up/thumbs down will sway me.

You're right! I will do my own review! I think his problem was service, so hopefully they will be better by now.

Happy 50 days Sheree!!! And happy final payment day too!
Your "last" Disney day sounds like a great plan to be spent at DTD.....love EOS. Sounds like a perfect lunch and then a little bit later a nice treat from Ghiradelli
When I bought my stock of bath bombs from Basin a few weeks ago I told the cashier that I hit them with a hammer to break them up (thank you for the idea ) and she looked at me as if I had 3 heads Hey!!! It makes them last a lot longer!!

Tracy

Thank you - I'll fill you in on my final payment in a minute.
I love DTD! I'm totally doing that with the bath bombs! I have a little bit left of one to last me until I go back! I don't get to soak in the tub much, but I'm using that myself. I'm hiding it from the kids!

UGH!! I am so far behind!! Sorry Sheree! I will do better once school is out and I am off for the summer!

Congrats on 50 DAYS!! I am at 150 today.

Is school out yet?? Today was my kids' last day! Come hang out with me this summer.

Which makes today 49 ....OR 7 weeks...so, now we are counting down in weeks instead of months!!!!! How wonderful!!!

Oh yeah, Dave is all about counting down the weeks! He has an Epcot hat, like a fishing hat style and he started wearing it when we were 10 weeks away. Every Wednesday he wears it. at 9 weeks, 8 weeks and now he wore it yesterday for 7 weeks.

Sheree – Congratulations on 49 days!!! They will pass before you know it.

I agree those bath bombs are very cool and one is WAY too big for one bath. I also love the body butter. I bought some at DL when my feet were really dry and it was AMAZING.

What Disney Secrets app are you talking about?

OOH, body butter sounds good too! I always have dry feet. I'll have to add that to the list.
The app is actually called Walt Disney World Secrets and it's by Notecast. I found it by searching Disney on iTunes once. It's got stuff about all the parks, hidden mickeys and just fun facts. It might have even been free or pretty cheap, because I don't like to pay much for apps.



So in planning news today...
we are paid in full!!!!
I called this afternoon and switched our tickets from 3 day park hoppers to 5 day non-hoppers and added the Deluxe Dining Plan! I actually saved about $50!! I put a room request in for a second floor room with full balcony. I understand that some of the rooms at Beach Club only have a standing balcony. We have a standard room, so it probably won't be much of a view anyway, but I'd like to be able to go out there and sit down. I asked Teena the greeter on the Yacht and Beach Club thread what to request, I'm sure she knows best, so hopefully we will get it.

I had a little weird adventure with my first attempt to call WDW today. Somehow I got connected to the dining reservations. She tried to tell me that I made my reservation with a travel agent. Ah, no, that would have been me doing that. Then she told me she had to transfer me to "Travel Trade", whatever that is. Eventually she came back and apologized about 10 times for the wait. It was so bad that she was holding for them on my behalf while she put me on hold. Eventually she came back and said, could you continue to hold? I had to say no because the kids were about to get off the bus and I like to take a picture on the last day. Soooo... After we did the end of the school year rituals, checked report cards thumbsup2), consoled Sarah (she was crying because she was going to miss her friends, two kids were moving), then I called back to the 407 W Disney number. I answered all the automated questions, tried to spell my last name twice and they were nowhere near close (maybe if it was Jones they'd get it right!) and asked for an operator.

Got a nice CM and he took care of it all in maybe 10 minutes. Not a very chatty guy, in fact it was so quiet, I thought that maybe he wasn't there for a bit! Got my confirmation email within about an hour or two and we are good to go!!!

Now I just have to hope for a good car rental rate! I have some coupon codes and discounts, but the rates are ridiculous! DH says they will go down as we get closer. I sure hope so.

Today was the last dance class for the girls. Recitals this weekend. I just love watching the kids dance (not just my own).

 

[Lady Lallie]

for the last day of school!

What a whacked out Disney phone call. That would have annoyed me. I'm glad you got everything taken care of though.

The reservation system can never spell my last name right nor can they spell it right on my reservation EVER. Oh and for some reason with my confirmation number it always errors out and sends me to a CM. It's weird.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Happy Last Day of School!!!

What a bizarre phone call! Glad you got it all squared away the second time!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I just noticed my last update had a different color font. For some reason I can't seem to remember which purple I used! Duh! Should have used red. I know it doesn't matter, but those dumb little things pester me.

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

OOH, body butter sounds good too! I always have dry feet. I'll have to add that to the list.
The app is actually called Walt Disney World Secrets and it's by Notecast. I found it by searching Disney on iTunes once. It's got stuff about all the parks, hidden mickeys and just fun facts. It might have even been free or pretty cheap, because I don't like to pay much for apps.

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I'm pretty sure it was called body butter. Its in a round canister. It is really creamy and I would put it on before going to bed and then put on some socks so it wouldn't get all over the sheets. Smelled fantastic and really helped my feet.

I'll check out the apps the next time I'm on iTunes. I wish I was better adept at using it. I have three iPods and all of them have different things on them and I'm terrified that I'll accidentally wipe every thing off of it.

I'm glad you were finally able to talk to a cast member that was able to get you all settled.

 

[Pluto_fan]

Yea for the last day of school!

Yea for making the final payment!

Now for some dance recitals and then you're ready to hit WDW!

 

[praisehisname]

That's awesome you were able to get more park days and more food for less money!

 

[praisehisname]

Double post...

 

[Dancegrl624]

Hooray for paid in full! Tony doesn't want me to pay our balance until our 45 day mark. We put this trip on our Disney Visa (to get the 6 months no financing). Recently, he started letting me use that card again for gas and groceries (gotta earn those points!). He wants to make sure he pays off any other balance before we pay off our trip. I can't wait to be paid in full!!!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

girl...that is soooo strange!!! But, at least they got it taken care of!! Sorry Sarah was so sad!! It's hard to see them be hurt-even if it's minor...in their world it is sooooo big!!!! I know they are glad to get out of school for a while!! I have a LONG way to go until my 45 day mark..I think it's Sept 29!!! WOW...I have had both balconies at the BC....nope...view doesn't change much!! And I really always want a full balconey...then I only use it for such a short time. The only one I really use it at the Cont where we watch Wishes!Isn't that crazy?

 

[Mndisneygirl]

That's awesome you were able to get more park days and more food for less money!

Love the bargains!! more money for souvenirs!

Hooray for paid in full! Tony doesn't want me to pay our balance until our 45 day mark. We put this trip on our Disney Visa (to get the 6 months no financing). Recently, he started letting me use that card again for gas and groceries (gotta earn those points!). He wants to make sure he pays off any other balance before we pay off our trip. I can't wait to be paid in full!!!

We are just shy of the 45 day mark. We did the same thing, used our Disney Visa. I plan on using the rewards to pay tips.

girl...that is soooo strange!!! But, at least they got it taken care of!! Sorry Sarah was so sad!! It's hard to see them be hurt-even if it's minor...in their world it is sooooo big!!!! I know they are glad to get out of school for a while!! I have a LONG way to go until my 45 day mark..I think it's Sept 29!!! WOW...I have had both balconies at the BC....nope...view doesn't change much!! And I really always want a full balconey...then I only use it for such a short time. The only one I really use it at the Cont where we watch Wishes!Isn't that crazy?

Yeah, it was a weird day. Sarah is pretty emotional and it was a rough time having to say goodbye, even to some who she will see again in September.
I figured I could request the balcony and if I got it great, if not no big deal. I did not pay extra for a special view, so we get what we get. I do know some rooms look toward Epcot and you can see the top of the Spaceship Earth ball! That would be okay.