FREE Pay It Forward Swap at Port Orleans- May-August WIDE open! LOTS OF OPENINGS!!

[NYEmomma]

We'll be at POFQ Oct. 9 - Oct. 14 & would love to participate if those dates are still available!

 

[Jodijo]

We are going to have to back out of our spot from June 21-25th, 2011. We received a PIN code and they did not have any rooms available at POR. So, I had them check and they did have rooms at WL. It only cost me a grand total of $40 to switch to a deluxe. So, I went for it. I hope that someone else can use the box in our place.

 

[Avonlady1001]

We'll be at POFQ Oct. 9 - Oct. 14 & would love to participate if those dates are still available!

NYEmomma

We are going to have to back out of our spot from June 21-25th, 2011. We received a PIN code and they did not have any rooms available at POR. So, I had them check and they did have rooms at WL. It only cost me a grand total of $40 to switch to a deluxe. So, I went for it. I hope that someone else can use the box in our place.

That's awesome, Jodijo!! I've always wanted to stay at WL...and for only $40 extra?? Amazing & well worth it! Have a great trip!!

 

[Jodijo]

That's awesome, Jodijo!! I've always wanted to stay at WL...and for only $40 extra?? Amazing & well worth it! Have a great trip!!

Thanks, we will!

I was very surprised that we got a deluxe for only $40 more. With that kind of deal, we couldn't pass it up.

 

[Avonlady1001]

Thanks, we will!

I was very surprised that we got a deluxe for only $40 more. With that kind of deal, we couldn't pass it up.

You'd be nuts to pass that up!! Which PIN did you get? We're going in November & hope for the free dining for our dates, but right now we're booked on the 35% off PIN, which is pretty good.

 

[Jodijo]

You'd be nuts to pass that up!! Which PIN did you get? We're going in November & hope for the free dining for our dates, but right now we're booked on the 35% off PIN, which is pretty good.

I think it was a 40% off a Deluxe resort or 30% off a moderate resort PIN. I deleted the email so I am not sure. I just heard the price and said YES!!!!!

 

[LilMommyBug]

So when DH got home we had to change our plans!
We are now staying at POR May 9 - 14.
Not sure that will work.
Heidi

You can have my spot! I was just going to say that I'm not going to be able to do it!

 

[lisam427]

bumping up

 

[Avonlady1001]

You can have my spot! I was just going to say that I'm not going to be able to do it!

Took you off! Thanks for leting us know.

So when DH got home we had to change our plans!
We are now staying at POR May 9 - 14.
Not sure that will work.
Heidi

Must've missed your post, monami7! Sorry about that! I added you for May 9-14!

monami7

 

[monami7]

Took you off! Thanks for leting us know.



Must've missed your post, monami7! Sorry about that! I added you for May 9-14!

monami7

We actually just bought a DVC contract that has points that have to be used by the end of May. We aren't going to be at POR after all.
Sorry
Heidi

 

[Avonlady1001]

We actually just bought a DVC contract that has points that have to be used by the end of May. We aren't going to be at POR after all.
Sorry
Heidi

Not a problem! Congrats on your DVC purchase!! We bought a small contract & booked BLT for part of our November stay! Can't wait!! You must be SO excited!!

 

[monami7]

It is actually our second DVC contract (3rd if you count the one we sold)

We now have 400 points a year. 240 at SSR and now 160 at The Villas at Grand Californian!!! We LOVE DL and cant wait to go on points next year. Last year it was so much to book with cast (totally worth it though!)

 

[Avonlady1001]

Just a friendly reminder here for EVERYONE:

It is YOUR responsibility to PM the swappers BOTH before AND after you to exchange information. I do not now, nor have I ever, and do not intend to collect and hold onto everyone's information...in order for the swap to continue smoothly (barring any issues w/ luggage services) YOU YOU YOU YOU YOU have to get the info and give your info...HOW in the world to you expect the box to be there for you if you never give your info to the person who is there before you? And how in the world do you plan on leaving the box for the next person w/out getting their info??

DO NOT WAIT TO BE CONTACTED BY THE SWAPPERS BEFORE AND AFTER YOU...BE THE FIRST!! AND PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT WAIT TIL ONE OR TWO DAYS BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!

I am venting because this is happening more and more...the last minute panic because someone never heard back, or forgot, or whatever...

And PLEASE...if there was a problem with the box, please let me know ASAP...I know not everyone has internet at the world (I don't!!) but as soon as you get home & back on your computer send me an email or a PM. Or better yet, if there's a problem down there, ask for Orlando Vega, the manager. He is familiar with our box & if anyone can locate it, he can!!


Sorry if this is coming off a little harsh...it's just that sometimes it gets to me. As I've said before, this swap relies on the swappers...if one person breaks down, it all falls apart. And it seems to be happening more & more that I'm put in the position of bothering poor Mr. Vega at Port Orleans. It's not his job to deal w/ the box...it's OUR job to deal with the box & make it as little work for them as possible. How long before he tells me, "Sorry, can't help you with this anymore" and doesn't allow our swap to continue... I live in NY...I'm not in Orlando where I can pop over to PO & deal with this stuff.

Ok, rant over. Just please check the list on the front page of the thread. It is current...that is where you find the ID's of the people to contact to swap info.

As of right now, the box is missing, again. The swapper contacted me that it wasn't there and maybe she'd have time to check again...but hasn't followed up with me, so I'm not sure the status of the box. Hopefully I'll have good news soon...

Also...if your trip OVERLAPS w/ the next swapper, please try to arrange a face-to-face swap so it doesn't get lost in luggage services. Thanks.

Have a wonderful magical day!!

 

[Mrs D]

Im inspired to start her company after a trip to Africa. They'll educate and inform us about what it takes to be successful in this type of enterprise...

I'm sure you've figured out that this is a spammer.

 

[Avonlady1001]

I'm sure you've figured out that this is a spammer.

LOL Yup. Wasn't hard....he's responded to a dozen or so threads like this. I'm sure I'm not the only one who's reported him.

 

[niccikatie]

Just a friendly reminder here for EVERYONE:

It is YOUR responsibility to PM the swappers BOTH before AND after you to exchange information. I do not now, nor have I ever, and do not intend to collect and hold onto everyone's information...in order for the swap to continue smoothly (barring any issues w/ luggage services) YOU YOU YOU YOU YOU have to get the info and give your info...HOW in the world to you expect the box to be there for you if you never give your info to the person who is there before you? And how in the world do you plan on leaving the box for the next person w/out getting their info??

DO NOT WAIT TO BE CONTACTED BY THE SWAPPERS BEFORE AND AFTER YOU...BE THE FIRST!! AND PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT WAIT TIL ONE OR TWO DAYS BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!

I am venting because this is happening more and more...the last minute panic because someone never heard back, or forgot, or whatever...

And PLEASE...if there was a problem with the box, please let me know ASAP...I know not everyone has internet at the world (I don't!!) but as soon as you get home & back on your computer send me an email or a PM. Or better yet, if there's a problem down there, ask for Orlando Vega, the manager. He is familiar with our box & if anyone can locate it, he can!!


Sorry if this is coming off a little harsh...it's just that sometimes it gets to me. As I've said before, this swap relies on the swappers...if one person breaks down, it all falls apart. And it seems to be happening more & more that I'm put in the position of bothering poor Mr. Vega at Port Orleans. It's not his job to deal w/ the box...it's OUR job to deal with the box & make it as little work for them as possible. How long before he tells me, "Sorry, can't help you with this anymore" and doesn't allow our swap to continue... I live in NY...I'm not in Orlando where I can pop over to PO & deal with this stuff.

Ok, rant over. Just please check the list on the front page of the thread. It is current...that is where you find the ID's of the people to contact to swap info.

As of right now, the box is missing, again. The swapper contacted me that it wasn't there and maybe she'd have time to check again...but hasn't followed up with me, so I'm not sure the status of the box. Hopefully I'll have good news soon...

Also...if your trip OVERLAPS w/ the next swapper, please try to arrange a face-to-face swap so it doesn't get lost in luggage services. Thanks.

Have a wonderful magical day!!

I'm not trying to make excuses or anything, but I did just want to point something out. I HAD made arrangements with the person who was to leave the box for me back in February. Sometime *after* that another person joined in between us and I had no idea. So, I totally agree with checking the thread more often! In fact, I'd suggest subscribing so you get updates to your email in case you aren't on DIS a lot. Also, check that you get emailed when you get PMs. I had that set up, but for some reason it wasn't emailing me.

I'm sad to hear it is missing! Is srburks going to let us know when she gets there?

 

[Avonlady1001]

I hope it's there for her, niccikatie. I emailed Mr Vega w/ her info. We'll just have to wait & see.

As for the person who popped up in between you & someone who'd exchanged info w/ you already....that person should've contacted you, so it's not necessary to constantly check, but it helps. That's a good point to make, though...don't assume you'll be contacted cause the swappers before & after may not know you exist & may have already exchanged info. So, again, don't wait...be the first to make contact. I get the email alerts, but, you're right, they don't always come.

Hopefully it turns up! It's been missing before. You'll all know just as soon as I do. Makes me sad if it's missing...sounded like an awesome box!

 

[3pletprincesses]

wow lots of dates available after me! I'm surprise people don't get more into this swap. I've changed our reservations and will be checkin out on May 6th.

 

[Avonlady1001]

I'm not trying to make excuses or anything, but I did just want to point something out. I HAD made arrangements with the person who was to leave the box for me back in February. Sometime *after* that another person joined in between us and I had no idea. So, I totally agree with checking the thread more often! In fact, I'd suggest subscribing so you get updates to your email in case you aren't on DIS a lot. Also, check that you get emailed when you get PMs. I had that set up, but for some reason it wasn't emailing me.

I'm sad to hear it is missing! Is srburks going to let us know when she gets there?

Totally was not an attack on you!! I hope you didn't take my vent personally. One swapper did set me off...told me she didn't PM the swapper after her cause she was gonna wait til she was THERE and had the box in her possession first. Turns out the box wasn't there for her anyway...but still! Last minute doesn't help anything...what if that person couldn't be reached in the days leading up to the swap?? The key is getting info EARLY.

Point being the swap only lasts as long as people are willing to make it work...I'm just the organizer, or was... The box is currently missing...I have not heard back from Mr. Vega, so there's nothing I can do right now. Hopefully it'll turn up...and I urge the next few swappers to keep checking for it. If not, maybe after our big April gap one of those swappers would like to bring a small box & we can start again. After the spring, it gets pretty busy again.

This was another case of changing resorts (the box was at Riverside & needed to go to FQ...for some reason that's hard on the workers down there, I guess)...I'd love to do 2 diff boxes, but I don't think there's enough interest at each individual one to keep 2 going. I'd say the majority of our swappers are FQ.

 

[3pletprincesses]

Any way they could make this thread a sticky on the boards? It would help to get our dates filled. I will be down in May and will look for our box. Hopefully it will be found. I agree with you, from what I have been reading, it seems like the transfer is too much to ask from PO.