KristaTX
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After hearing about the famous Disney resort code postcards that people seem to randomly receive in the mail, I'm sure most of you can imagine how excited I was to find one in my mailbox this week. The rate was $74 for moderates and was good from 4/27-7/3/03. The timing was perfect since my mom and I will be staying at POR May 14-20. This would save us $20 a night.
However, after studying the postcard more thoroughly, I realized that it had my sister's name on it but my address. I live in Texas, and she lives in Oklahoma. I e-mailed Merrie, my Dreams Unlimited representative, with the exciting news. I knew there was a chance that I couldn't use it because of the name, but thought I'd let her try anyway. She called Disney, and of course the answer was negative. She told me to let her know if for some strange reason I received a postcard with my name on it.
My mom and I were disappointed. However, the next morning my mom called to tell me that she had discovered the exact same postcard in her mail, only it had MY name on it. Bizarre, but exciting nonetheless.
I hastily e-mailed Merrie. Although we were pleased that we'd be able to "save" an extra $10 each per day, my mom and I were already thinking of ways to spend it (another tour? a limo? even more souvenirs?).
I anxiously awaited Merrie's e-mail. When she finally wrote, she was sad to report that the rate was not available for our dates. She even called Disney again later to try another CM. But alas, this morning came her response that there is no room at the inn, at least not at that rate for any of our nights. Apparently, because of the French Quarter closure, POR is going to be packed.
By the way, we love POR and decided not to try to make a lateral move. We considered AKL and WL, but they are still more than we want to spend. I guess we'll just keep hoping that AP rates come out, but won't hold our breath that there will be any rooms available at that rate, either. I am not sad, though. I know how blessed I am to be able to go to Disneyworld yet again!
However, after studying the postcard more thoroughly, I realized that it had my sister's name on it but my address. I live in Texas, and she lives in Oklahoma. I e-mailed Merrie, my Dreams Unlimited representative, with the exciting news. I knew there was a chance that I couldn't use it because of the name, but thought I'd let her try anyway. She called Disney, and of course the answer was negative. She told me to let her know if for some strange reason I received a postcard with my name on it.
My mom and I were disappointed. However, the next morning my mom called to tell me that she had discovered the exact same postcard in her mail, only it had MY name on it. Bizarre, but exciting nonetheless.
I hastily e-mailed Merrie. Although we were pleased that we'd be able to "save" an extra $10 each per day, my mom and I were already thinking of ways to spend it (another tour? a limo? even more souvenirs?).
I anxiously awaited Merrie's e-mail. When she finally wrote, she was sad to report that the rate was not available for our dates. She even called Disney again later to try another CM. But alas, this morning came her response that there is no room at the inn, at least not at that rate for any of our nights. Apparently, because of the French Quarter closure, POR is going to be packed.
By the way, we love POR and decided not to try to make a lateral move. We considered AKL and WL, but they are still more than we want to spend. I guess we'll just keep hoping that AP rates come out, but won't hold our breath that there will be any rooms available at that rate, either. I am not sad, though. I know how blessed I am to be able to go to Disneyworld yet again!
