DDA Chapter 22

[PNO4TE]

I would love to go on the MagicMeets Cruise next July too, but I am not sure it will happen.

I didn't win any of the auction items I bid on. They had 100 lots of amazing items: Larry Dotson prints, old Tapestry of Dreams marionettes, a pin-trading jacket, personalized tours with Steve Barrett and Lou Mongello, meals with Deb Wills (both on-site) and on the cruises yay: Terry!!), amazing photos of the parks, gift baskets of everything imaginable for all ages and loves. It just goes on and on.

A perfect example of how so much money is raised is that Tapestry of Dreams puppet. It was donated by a couple we spend the day with. The minimum bid placed on it was $10 but it went for $95. One of the personalized tours went for $355. Generous people all the way, both those who donated items/services and those who bid and won.

The breakout session I went to was on moving to Disney World. I am so determined that this is going to happen. Now I have to make it so, as Captain Jean Luc Piccard was always fond of saying.

 

[PNO4TE]

Is this news to you all or just new to me since I was away??

Starting October 27, 2009, Walt Disney World will move the booking window for Advanced Dining Reservations to 180 days, from the current 90 days. Walt Disney World resort guests will be able to book all dining reservations 180 days in advance of the day they check in, up to 10 days at a time. Non-Disney World Resort guest can make dining reservations 180 days in advance of their dining date.

Currently, some popular restaurants such as Le Cellier and Cinderella’s Royal Table are nearly impossible to find, even calling first thing 90 days in advance. This move should allow those who plan well in advance plenty of opportunity to book the reservations they want.

Starting on October 27, 2009, guests will be able to book dining reservations up until April 25, 2010.

Rumor is that at the time of the change, all dining reservations will require a credit card guarantee. No official announcement has been made, I will update this post if/when that change is announced.

 

[KristineN]

last night I read it was an unconfirmed rumor from a a site in Utah. That thread was closed....not sure if it's true or not.

ETA...I'd be happy if this was true!

Is this news to you all or just new to me since I was away??

Starting October 27, 2009, Walt Disney World will move the booking window for Advanced Dining Reservations to 180 days, from the current 90 days. Walt Disney World resort guests will be able to book all dining reservations 180 days in advance of the day they check in, up to 10 days at a time. Non-Disney World Resort guest can make dining reservations 180 days in advance of their dining date.

Currently, some popular restaurants such as Le Cellier and Cinderella’s Royal Table are nearly impossible to find, even calling first thing 90 days in advance. This move should allow those who plan well in advance plenty of opportunity to book the reservations they want.

Starting on October 27, 2009, guests will be able to book dining reservations up until April 25, 2010.

Rumor is that at the time of the change, all dining reservations will require a credit card guarantee. No official announcement has been made, I will update this post if/when that change is announced.

 

[my3princes]

So it turns out that the Camry does not qualify for the CARS program. One site did have it as allowed, which is the site my brother was looking at. My van does qualify, but we decided that we are happy with what we have so we'll stick with that. My brother and his wife are turning in their 4 Runner and trading in their Rav 4 for a Sienna so they are pretty happy about that. Hopefully that will be a done deal early in the week.

We had a great day at Six Flags, but it was crazy crowded. We expected that. We did the early entry into Hurrican Harbor and hit the slides as they opened each section. We did most of what we wanted in about 4 hours then casually strolled around the parking hitting some rides with no lines. We left the park around 5:30 and were home by 8. Hunter felt sick in the car and by the time we got home I was vomiting. I've got to say that it felt like food poisoning sick. Hunter and I both had a funnel cake with vanilla ice cream and we're wondering if it was the ice cream. Colby ate some of the plain funnel cake and was fine After about an hour I managed to fall asleep and I am fine today Oh well, it was a nice family day anyway.

 

[Steffy]

It was so nice seeing Elin and Becky

What a wonderful time we all had. I really wish I could say can't wait until next year, but we probably won't be able to swing the cruise. Afterall, we're doing the birthday transatlantic!!!

As you see by my tag, I'm not happy unless I'm planning another trip, so it is with great giddiness that I can say, I go to Disney next month!!!

Hope everyone has a pleasant day. Take care DDA.

 

[PNO4TE]

last night I read it was an unconfirmed rumor from a a site in Utah. That thread was closed....not sure if it's true or not.

ETA...I'd be happy if this was true!

I didn't get it from the DIS, but the source is not one well known to me (not in Utah, though!) so I guess we will see what happens!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi all-
I didnt even have time to come say good morning today! I had to get up and out of the house to go to a christening. I am finally home and exhausted still! Im hoping to finish laundry then maybe take a nap..got some catchingu p on sleep to do!!

 

[my3princes]

Hi all-
I didnt even have time to come say good morning today! I had to get up and out of the house to go to a christening. I am finally home and exhausted still! Im hoping to finish laundry then maybe take a nap..got some catchingu p on sleep to do!!

Welcome home. Can't wait to hear about your trip.

 

[tinker1bell]

Hi DDA!!!

I am still smiling from yesterday. What a fantastic day!!!!

I keep thinking about the Magic Meet Cruise. I can say Stephanie and I are spoiled. We looked at the cabin sizes and they are way smaller than the ones on the Disney Cruise ships. But to be with Fred Block and Lou Mongello and everyone else would make up for that. What to do What to do..

 

[PNO4TE]

Hi DDA!!!

I am still smiling from yesterday. What a fantastic day!!!!

I keep thinking about the Magic Meet Cruise. I can say Stephanie and I are spoiled. We looked at the cabin sizes and they are way smaller than the ones on the Disney Cruise ships. But to be with Fred Block and Lou Mongello and everyone else would make up for that. What to do What to do..

Bob said he would like to go. I am sitting on this a bit before committing. I was not happy about losing the $65 from this past weekend and besides, I am not sure I want to go with him!

 

[lovesdumbo]

Jen-welcome home!

Sounds like everyone had a great time at the Magic Meet!

Deb-sorry you & Hunter got sick! Sounds like a fun day.

Steffy-congrats on your trip next month!

Still recovering from the trip. Still working on laundry. I hope to get my photos uploaded soon.

 

[Pooh67_68]

You two could be sisters.

I won the bid for Dinner with Deb Wills in Palo on the December cruise. Chuckie really liked Palo last year.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Stephanie, Terry, Elin and Becky glad you all had a nice time.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Stephanie for a trip next month.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Deb sorry you and Hunter got sick yesterday, but glad you are feeling better today.

 

[my3princes]

Sounds like the Magic Meet was a huge success. I'm glad you all had a good time

For those keeping track Chris and I are 95% packed. I need to pick up a couple of toiletry items plus the last minute stuff and we're good to go.

 

[ReAnSt]

I was contemplating going to Hersheypark for Magicmeets today. But decided I did not feel like driving. Plus it has been raining and thundering here. I hope the weather is better there for everyone who was attending it.

I am trying to clean and organize stuff. As I know things are going to be really busy, really quick. Well they are always busy, but I suspect it is going to get worse. They are shifting things around at work again. Why should I be surprised.

Terry, Stephanie and Elin thanks for a great weekend. I am still contemplating the MM cruise. Although I am not sure where I put my info sheet on it. Can one of you at least refresh my memory on which date in July the cruise starts. I think it was the 22nd but am not 100% sure.

Off to do some cleaning and other stuff.

Have a great Sunday!

 

[PNO4TE]

Stephanie, Terry, Elin and Becky glad you all had a nice time.

Thanks, Heidi!

 

[KMH1]

Great picture!

Hope everyone is having a good Sunday!

 

[PNO4TE]

I was contemplating going to Hersheypark for Magicmeets today. But decided I did not feel like driving. Plus it has been raining and thundering here. I hope the weather is better there for everyone who was attending it.

I am trying to clean and organize stuff. As I know things are going to be really busy, really quick. Well they are always busy, but I suspect it is going to get worse. They are shifting things around at work again. Why should I be surprised.

Terry, Stephanie and Elin thanks for a great weekend. I am still contemplating the MM cruise. Although I am not sure where I put my info sheet on it. Can one of you at least refresh my memory on which date in July the cruise starts. I think it was the 22nd but am not 100% sure.

Off to do some cleaning and other stuff.

Have a great Sunday!

July 22-26 on Royal Caribbean. If you go to that website the info is there for a Grandeur of the Seas. MEI prices are slightly higher, due to MagicMeets fees, I would hope. On RCL we could book a balcony for $899pp but the MM/MEI rate is about $985.