disneycub at WDW (conclusion)

[disneycub]

Saturday, 10/6/01 – Last Day at Disney World or “Disneycub Gets a Bargain!!”

After the (mis) adventures of last night, I was pretty much dead to the world on Saturday. The only real plans I had were to do a little shopping, and get to the Magic Kingdom to see the Fireworks and Spectromagic. Because I wasn’t feeling all that great, I cancelled my second week reservation at the Dolphin. I was ready to come home...almost.

Malcolm and I got in the car, got some gas, and had breakfast at Lenny … I mean Denny’s. You mean I can get an English Muffin and Bacon, and not be assaulted by all that healthy buffet food? Actually I have no real complaints about cheap breakfasts. I just hate breakfast.

Went to the World of Disney, and got a few gifts for some friends. Somewhere along the line, Malcolm found me and found a GORGEOUS dark blue suede jacket, with the sorcerer hat and “100 Years of Magic” embroidered on the front and back. It fit me perfectly. Malcolm knows me very well and knew that I would just drool over the jacket. $199.00. Of course I put it down, and walked around the store for several minutes before I picked it back up, and went to the counter with it and the rest of my purchases.

WARNING: Disney Magic Alert!!

The CM rang up my purchases and it came to a total of around $71.00 with my Disney Club Discount. What? I have a $199 jacket in there. When I asked him why the total was so low, he said something about me being the 100th customer of the day, and the jacket was FREE. I almost cried. After picking my jaw up off the floor, I signed the charge slip and stumbled out of the store. What a way to end a Disney vacation!

We never made it back to the Magic Kingdom that night. We spent some time out by the pool, where I took some photos of some very fetching people, and had our last dinner at Boma. I was in bed by 7:30 and up around 4:00 am to catch a 9:00 flight back to Denver.

Despite everything that happened, I did have a wonderful time. I’m looking forward to my return trip for DISCON 2001 in November where I will hopefully be in one piece.

I’ve been almost afraid to run the totals on this vacation, and don’t think I will. With everything, I figure I spent close to $5,000. And you know what? I’d do it again in a Mickey Mouse second.

 

[Pumbaa_]

What a great surprise! I would absolutely have loved getting a freebie! I hope you plan on showing off your fabulous new jacket at Dis-CON?

Thank you for all the time you spent on the trip report. I, too am a sap for most things Mickey and particularly for snowglobes. I will now be looking for the hidden Mickeys!
Can't wait to see that parade.

You didn;t say much about the parade at Disney (MGM) Studioes , I know you were feeling rather yucky, but how was it? I am NOT a fan of Mulan and have not seen a parade at the studios yet. Is it worth seeing (or go quick to a ride while everyone is distracted!)

 

[disneycub]

Didn't see much of the parade at MGM. We got there later than expected and the crowds were really heavy. Looked like there were some cool cars, however. Mulan was in the parade, if I remember correctly.

And yes, I'll be modeling the fabulous new jacket at DISCON. I may have to start wearing it here first, however. It's supposed to freeze tonight.

 

[kathymc]

wow! what a great surprise! how sad you had to come home early, hope everything goes ok at the doctors! thanks for posting, I really enjoyed reading them.

 

[swankybeth]

Thanks so much for taking the time to post your trip report. Sorry you had to end your trip early, but how cool to get that jacket free!!!!!

Beth

 

[Misti]

Good things happen to good people I suppose! What a nice surprise. Now, we must see a picture of the jacket!!

Thanks for the great report!

 

[luvdsny]

:::wildly applauding::: Bravo Steve! Bravo!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading your reports!

And Dang! That's no 'bargain'.......that's HIGHWAY ROBBERY! You lucky duck!

You deserved that jacket!!!

 

[kbeverina]

What great reports--I've enjoyed reading all of them! Yes, definitely gotta see a picture of that jacket, it sounds gorgeous.

 

[FairyGodfriend]

You are too funny.."photos of some very fetching people" I'm afraid to ask
Holy Mickey Mouse! That is so cool about the free jacket, Wowsers. Thanks for posting your reports, they were a true pleasure to read. It's been said here before, but BRAVO!!! Disneycub!

 

[Snowwark]

Thank you Steve for taking the time and effort to post your great reports, I've really enjoyed them.

Looking forward to meeting you and seeing that great jacket (that is so cool!), at DisCon.


Kim

 

[Boots]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with us!!!