DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams December Event Info DISapalooza

[maroo]

It just all depends you know!! I had a friend one year decide at the very last minute that he wanted to go to Disney for a week. He literally made ressie the night before. I don't know how he did this, but his whole trip only costed him about $800!! With airfare, food, hotel, etc!! He said that he booked ASMo..his fav..but they were way overbooked and he got to stay at either OKW or GF...can't really remember which one. At first he thought he would just get a studio..since it's only him. But, then he got a one bedroom!!!

This happened to me TODAY!

I was one of those very lucky people that got the upgrade PIN from POP to OKW/SSR a few weeks ago (this was for the September FD promotion). We originally got a Studio...but I called today about another ressie (December) and double checked that there were no 1 BR's available and there were! 18 days till that trip!!

We got upgraded to a 1 BR at the same price I was paying for POP value season AND got Free Dining! I ran the numbers and that is a 79% discount PLUS I got Free Dining. You can't beat that with a stick!

That is a seriously cheap vacation! So...I bet it was OKW - as that is usually the resort that gets the upgrades (and SSR)...I kinda doubt it was the GF.

 

[baby1disney]

This happened to me TODAY!

I was one of those very lucky people that got the upgrade PIN from POP to OKW/SSR a few weeks ago (this was for the September FD promotion). I originally got a Studio...but I called today about another ressie (December) and double checked that there were no 1 BR's available and there were! 18 days till that trip!!

I got upgraded to a 1 BR at the same price I was paying for POP value season AND got Free Dining! I ran the numbers and that is a 79% discount PLUS I got Free Dining. You can't beat that with a stick!

That is a seriously cheap vacation! So...I bet it was OKW - as that is usually the resort that gets the upgrades (and SSR)...I kinda doubt it was the GF.

WOW!!!! I could say that I hate you...jealous of you....blah, blah, blah!!! But, I'm not. And do you want to know why??

WITH ALL OF THE GOOD THAT YOU DO, YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!! YOU GIVE SOOO MUCH TO THE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE...ESPECIALLY KIDS!!!! GO GIRL!!! I'M SOO PROUD OF YOU!!! I'M HAPPY IT WAS YOU AND NOT SOMEONE ELSE!!!!

 

[Minnie Lor]

All this talk of money made me think that I better work on a budget.


TOTAL $1,060

I think you did great on your budget even if you call it "fat". Mine is more and would love to get it down to $1060. I'll post mine in a bit.

This happened to me TODAY!

I was one of those very lucky people that got the upgrade PIN from POP to OKW/SSR a few weeks ago (this was for the September FD promotion). We originally got a Studio...but I called today about another ressie (December) and double checked that there were no 1 BR's available and there were! 18 days till that trip!!

We got upgraded to a 1 BR at the same price I was paying for POP value season AND got Free Dining! I ran the numbers and that is a 79% discount PLUS I got Free Dining. You can't beat that with a stick!

That is a seriously cheap vacation! So...I bet it was OKW - as that is usually the resort that gets the upgrades (and SSR)...I kinda doubt it was the GF.

Mary, that totally rocks! And you deserve every bit of that good karma.

 

[Minnie Lor]

My budget is on the "fat" side too and I'm staying 8 nights

Puddle jumper to MCI: $148.00
MCI-MCO via SWA $169.20
Pop Century $442.88 - (8 nights with a 40% discount)
Park Hopper $259.00 - (6 day that I bought 18 months ago)
Dining Budget $260.00 - (mostly CS, 3-4 TS)
MVMCP Ticket $62.84
Misc. Spending $100.00
MouseKeeping $14.00
JellyRolls ? $10.00
DIS Fee $25.00
Total cost $1,490.92

 

[NancyIL]

TLinden (Karen) is organizing the 7th Annual Jellyrolls Meet on Thursday, Dec. 10th at 8 p.m. I know it's the same night as the Yeehaw Bob meet at Port Orleans - but thought I'd mention it:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=33197318#post33197318

 

[baby1disney]

UUUGGHHHH!!!!! There's tooooo much DAP and not enough weekend!!!! LMAO!!!

 

[jeanigor]

TLinden (Karen) is organizing the 7th Annual Jellyrolls Meet on Thursday, Dec. 10th at 8 p.m. I know it's the same night as the Yeehaw Bob meet at Port Orleans - but thought I'd mention it:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=33197318#post33197318

Thank you for pointing that out Nancy. There will be meets that coincide and overlap. You're not going to be able to do everything. Choose what you want to do and do it. And have a good time!!!

 

[TXYankee]

TLinden (Karen) is organizing the 7th Annual Jellyrolls Meet on Thursday, Dec. 10th at 8 p.m. I know it's the same night as the Yeehaw Bob meet at Port Orleans - but thought I'd mention it:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=33197318#post33197318

That is an interesting option. I love Jellyrolls and the Boardwalk area!

Note to self: add $10.00 to budget

 

[tiggerbell]

Hey, Nikki - thanks for the information on CS - I didn't know about that pool slide - too cool!

It was fun talking to you this morning!!! Don't be such a stranger!

 

[jeanigor]

Hey, Nikki - thanks for the information on CS - I didn't know about that pool slide - too cool!

It was fun talking to you this morning!!! Don't be such a stranger!

You're not trying to tell me anything right?

 

[NancyIL]

That is an interesting option. I love Jellyrolls and the Boardwalk area!

Note to self: add $10.00 to budget

I avoided going to Jellyrolls for years because I couldn't stand the smell of cigarette smoke. Now that it's non-smoking - it's a whole lot more appealing to me.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Hey, Nikki - thanks for the information on CS - I didn't know about that pool slide - too cool!

It was fun talking to you this morning!!! Don't be such a stranger!

Welcome, Jaime!!!

Yes, I have been too much of a stranger to this particular thread. I guess I need to start posting over here more.

 

[robind]

Hey, Nikki - thanks for the information on CS - I didn't know about that pool slide - too cool!

It was fun talking to you this morning!!! Don't be such a stranger!

Welcome, Jaime!!!

Yes, I have been too much of a stranger to this particular thread. I guess I need to start posting over here more.

Yeah, I'm with Jaime, don't be a stranger. Wish you could have been with us at the Chicago meet. A great time was had by all. DAP is going to be a hoot.

 

[TXYankee]

All this talk of money made me think that I better work on a budget.

Now I am going solo but I should have a friend or roomie by Dec. I have booked 5 nights at the POp with free dining. Please look at my budget and see if I am in the ballpark or missed something big? I may cut some things out. I figure I will include everything, then pick and chose!

Expense Calculations Cost

POP 5 nights-free dining ($626 / 2 people) = $313
Park Ticket - 5 day (upgrade 1 day) ($228-$79)= $149
Airline ticket = $178
Airport Parking ($10 x 6 days) = $60
MVMCP = $60
DATW (5 drinks@ $10 ) = $50
HOB Gospel Brunch = $40
Tips (food & service) (6 days X $10) = $60
Adult Beverages (2 per day =8 @$10) = $80
Taxi (From POR / after DAP) (2 trips x $10) = $20
Misc Purchases = $50

TOTAL $1,060

Add $10 for Jellyrolls admin and $10 for drinks

New Budget $1080.00

Well, it looks like a alot so I thought I would break it down so it looked better to me!

$1080 less Deposit paid $200 & less airline ticket paid $180 = $700

$700 / 17 Fridays until DAP =$41.18 a week added to pre paid VISA

Round up for easy math = $45.00 a week for DAP

Ahhhh...that sounds much better

 

[shellyminnie]

Welcome, Jaime!!!

Yes, I have been too much of a stranger to this particular thread. I guess I need to start posting over here more.

Yes, you need to post more because YOU NEED TO COME!!! Flatties don't have that much strength

 

[*NikkiBell*]

ROFL...true true....

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

I finally booked my room. Whoo Hooo. We have changed over to CBR for the pirate pool my son will love it. So where are these grids/blocks of events planned. I need to seriously catch up after being MIA for the last month and a half.

 

[dpuck1998]

Welcome, Jaime!!!

Yes, I have been too much of a stranger to this particular thread. I guess I need to start posting over here more.

We should start a fund to send Nikki to DAP. I'm in for 20

 

[Renysmom]

I finally booked my room. Whoo Hooo. We have changed over to CBR for the pirate pool my son will love it. So where are these grids/blocks of events planned. I need to seriously catch up after being MIA for the last month and a half.

YEA I am so glad you are booked.. Can't wait to meet you

 

[tiggerbell]

Yes, you need to post more because YOU NEED TO COME!!! Flatties don't have that much strength

We could ALL bring a Nikki flattie!!!