DIS Boarders....Tourists in Disguise....

[sorul82?]

Now that I'm forever labelled a "DVCer" or at least for the next 50 year, should I use points to stay at the CR MK view?

 

[praisehisname]

Hey, I just saw your pre-trippie and got caught up. Congrats on the weight loss!!!

Sounds like you have a great trip planned; I'm so jealous that you get to have a girls' night out!

Can't wait to see the pictures when you get back! I'm also looking forward to hearing about how the DVC came about. We are also a family of 5, and the number of points needed was a little scary for us.

Denise

 

[sorul82?]

Hey, I just saw your pre-trippie and got caught up. Congrats on the weight loss!!!

Sounds like you have a great trip planned; I'm so jealous that you get to have a girls' night out!

Can't wait to see the pictures when you get back! I'm also looking forward to hearing about how the DVC came about. We are also a family of 5, and the number of points needed was a little scary for us.

Denise

We are using 22 points per night for VWL. It's those Fri and Sat that really jack up the point total.

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I wish I could give you advice on your DVC points, S'late. But I think LL and V are your best bet!

 

[sorul82?]

I wish I could give you advice on your DVC points, S'late. But I think LL and V are your best bet!

And where is V?

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Did you PM her?

 

[Lauralee131]

Now that I'm forever labelled a "DVCer" or at least for the next 50 year, should I use points to stay at the CR MK view?

Hey S'late...how many points for the stay at CR? Ok, here's a little story...back when we stayed at the Poly, last December, it cost us 2 years of points...310 if I remember right.

It may just be me and Tony's thinking, but after staying at SSR, we were kicking ourselves that we used all those points on a "regular" room when we could have stayed in a villa, KWIM? Again, could just be us, but we've found that we really prefer the DVC resort "way" of staying vs. staying in a "regular" hotel room...

We would rather have done one of 2 things - but of course hindsight is 20/20: 1) stay in a 2 bedroom with all those points OR B) have 2 vacations instead of one...

I'd just think carefully about it and really compare the number of points you'd have to use...

And where is V?

Hmmmmm....V??? Where are you??

I've been dying to call her all week and see if I interrupt her TOO, but I never know when she'll be working, etc...maybe this weekend....

Oh - I think I interrupted Tracy YESTERDAY on the phone too...or was it HER that interrupted ME???

 

[sorul82?]

Thanks for the advice LL! Two nights at CR MK view is 86 points. It comes out to a little less than than current codes. I can't justify spending $700 oop when we have points that we are already paying for. We will not use all of this year's points anyhow, but may still spend a few in CA. The rest will be banked for next year for a big family trip. Oh, I just can't decide!!!!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I've been dying to call her all week and see if I interrupt her TOO, but I never know when she'll be working, etc...maybe this weekend....

Yeah! I was going to stalker....errrrr call her this weekend, too!

Oh - I think I interrupted Tracy YESTERDAY on the phone too...or was it HER that interrupted ME???

Uhhhh.... I think it was me interrupting you! Sorry! But in my defense it was an emergency. It was need to know information requested. I only called you because I knew your boss was gone this week.

WHo loves ya, babY?

 

[puggymom]

OMG!! Waldo and the Loud family in the same place. If I wasn't going to Yellowstone/Grand Tetons I would be heading down there just for this show

Can't wait to hear the stories.

 

[sorul82?]

I am already at WDW! But when I look around, I don't see WDW. I got paid yesterday, today doesn't count, weekends don't count, and the Loud children are gone next week, so technically I should be somewhere near Disney. I am so desperate to be in the World, that I would even endure that Stitch chili dog smell right about now.

Oh well, I guess in the meantime I will continue with this PTR.

Travel:
Mr. Slaw and I have come to the conclusion that driving wastes too much time, so flying is the way to go. Not that we may not drive in the future, but we would lose two days of work to drive so that plus gas, food, um hmm extra hotel nights, etc amounts to more than 5 round trip tickets on Southwest from RDU to MCO.

Oh all my decisions, this was the easiest!!!

 

[Lauralee131]

I am already at WDW! But when I look around, I don't see WDW. I got paid yesterday, today doesn't count, weekends don't count, and the Loud children are gone next week, so technically I should be somewhere near Disney.

I am so desperate to be in the World, that I would even endure that Stitch chili dog smell right about now.

I hear ya Sista!!!

Oh well, I guess in the meantime I will continue with this PTR.

Travel:
Mr. Slaw and I have come to the conclusion that driving wastes too much time, so flying is the way to go. Not that we may not drive in the future, but we would lose two days of work to drive so that plus gas, food, um hmm extra hotel nights, etc amounts to more than 5 round trip tickets on Southwest from RDU to MCO.

Oh all my decisions, this was the easiest!!!

Atta girl...

 

[Lauralee131]

Thanks for the advice LL! Two nights at CR MK view is 86 points. It comes out to a little less than than current codes. I can't justify spending $700 oop when we have points that we are already paying for. We will not use all of this year's points anyhow, but may still spend a few in CA. The rest will be banked for next year for a big family trip. Oh, I just can't decide!!!!

Hmmmm...I don't know if this applies to ALL Disney hotels or just the DVC resorts, but DVC Members get a NICE discount on rooms...I just don't know if it's fall ALL Disney properties...

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

S'late!!!! I just wanted to pop in to say BYE!!! I'll see you next week, my friend! Have a safe flight - everyone stay healthy!

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Slate,
I'm getting in on your version of the world full of DISsers, too. I cannot wait to hear about Kona. You ladies go and have an amazing time (and feel free to ship a Lapu or two via overnight mail to little ol' me )

The Loud children, Waldo and belly dancing...this is going to be good.

 

[PrincessV]

I am very, VERY disappointed in some DISers around here. 9 days this PTR's been going and no one's seen fit to notify me? Mark my words - there will be repercussions. LIkely in pineapple form. In 4 days, 5 hours. Give or take.

S'latey, thanks for coming to find me! I'm heading back to page 1 to catch up now...

 

[PrincessV]

Now, the reason for the title:
1. It's funny.
2. It's creative.
3. In looking over the clothing for this trip, I notice that most of the lime green has disappeared from our wardrobe. But with lime being so popular, we can't readily spot DISers. AND how many DISers don't even wear lime green? How many of us are DIS Boarders, Tourists in Disguise?

Love it!

Even though I haven't gotten to this in my incomplete trip report, we are now proud owners of our % of the interest at AKV!

Welcome Home!!!

Yes, we selected a school calendar based soley on Disney trips.

Wouldn't we all, given the choice?!

Oh and let me point out that I know about the CR DVC rumor, but I don't want to wait two or so years.

Uh-huh.... just wait till addonitus strikes. And strike it will.

I did not warn these ladies that when I drink, my hearing goes.

This works out well - LL and I get louder with each drink!

8/27- Again, unplanned AM. Maybe water park, who knows?

Hey, we'll be at TL! I think. Unless DS decides SSR's pool is better.

5:45- meeting DISers who I don't even know at Le Cellier for supper. Why? Well, I had an ADR for 12. I didn't want to risk cancelling and not being able to rebook for 5 so I looked for people posting on the wanted/cancellation thread and invited them to join us. Is this completely whacky? Absofreakinlutely! But, hey why not? I have exchanged PM's with the two other DISers and they seem weird enough for me!!!

I can't wait to hear about this!

9/1- beats me

9/2 haven't got a clue

9/3 your guess is as good as mine

That's my schedule, too! I keep forgetting to tell you - DS and I are hitting the Poly for Labor Day Weekend Yes, 4 days after our Kona weekend. We're going with no plans at all and we'll just see what looks good. DLM should have a field day with THAT news

Thanks for the advice LL! Two nights at CR MK view is 86 points. It comes out to a little less than than current codes. I can't justify spending $700 oop when we have points that we are already paying for. We will not use all of this year's points anyhow, but may still spend a few in CA. The rest will be banked for next year for a big family trip. Oh, I just can't decide!!!!

Only 86 point? That's not bad...
FWIW, I've managed to use up all my 2007 points and have borrowed 1/3 of my 2008 points. Since I bought in May. If you're SURE you won't need them, I say Go for CR!

I am already at WDW! But when I look around, I don't see WDW. I got paid yesterday, today doesn't count, weekends don't count, and the Loud children are gone next week, so technically I should be somewhere near Disney.

Hmmmm...I don't know if this applies to ALL Disney hotels or just the DVC resorts, but DVC Members get a NICE discount on rooms...I just don't know if it's fall ALL Disney properties...

Nope, only works on DVC properties. BUT, there are still AP rates available - not that I'd know. Or that I'd booked. POR. This Fri. night.

I've been dying to call her all week and see if I interrupt her TOO, but I never know when she'll be working, etc...maybe this weekend....

Yeah! I was going to stalker....errrrr call her this weekend, too!

So where the heck were you guys?! I was chained to the computer, writing aaaalllllll weekend.

 

[sorul82?]

Uh-huh.... just wait till addonitus strikes. And strike it will.

I have already planned for it.

This works out well - LL and I get louder with each drink!

Sounds like a perfect match!

Hey, we'll be at TL!

Same day?

I must admit, I haven't done enough research on water park etiquette...So do you just leave your stuff on a chair unattended?

That's my schedule, too! I keep forgetting to tell you - DS and I are hitting the Poly for Labor Day Weekend Yes, 4 days after our Kona weekend. We're going with no plans at all and we'll just see what looks good. DLM should have a field day with THAT news

Wow! The Poly!!! On points????

Nope, only works on DVC properties. BUT, there are still AP rates available - not that I'd know. Or that I'd booked. POR. This Fri. night.

You're going a day early?

 

[sorul82?]

For those of you who can't handle change, you may want to cover your eyes....

We have a late breaking change of plans. When I made the DVC reservation, I really really wanted to stay at our home resort, but there was no room at the inn. I put us on the waiting list anyhow. I called 2 Saturdays ago and debated on removing us from the list. I had completely given up hope and was on the phone again this past Sat and low and behold!!!!!!!! We are now spending our last two nights at AKV!!!!!! I did have to make a few minor changes to our ADRs as they were based on proximity to VWL. Oh well!!!

 

[PrincessV]

Same day?

Yep - 8/27, bright and early(ish)! We'll have to hit the road home before rush hour traffic kicks in.

I must admit, I haven't done enough research on water park etiquette...So do you just leave your stuff on a chair unattended?

We did and had no problems. Just took any valuable stuff - money, credit cards, camera - with us whenever we left the chairs. Of course, we always had someone who wasn't getting wet, but they do have lockers there, too.

Wow! The Poly!!! On points????

No - I've only got 130 points per year. The Poly'd suck almost all of them up! I got a GREAT AP rate, though

You're going a day early?

Yeah. I decided I'd rather sleep-in Sat. versus getting up at 5:30am to make the drive that morning.

We are now spending our last two nights at AKV!!!!!!

YAAAAAAYYY!!!!!!