From WDW to DL With Love - January 06, 2011 part 4

[emum]

Wow - been about two weeks since I was here last, and you folk up and start a whole new thread ! LOL !

I keep trying to get on here, and thought I'd have better luck with the school holidays. Only problem is that with four kids all wanting to use the computer, I had virtually no online time, so please accept my apologies. To be honest, I've had some other things going on, so the trip hasn't been foremost in my mind, which is HIGHLY unusual for me. But time to re-focus, as our holiday starts in 71 days !!! (Counting the night we'll stay at the airport before our morning flight to the US).

Mind you, I still have another 9 days until I can do my shore bookings - I'm wondering what will be left by then - hope there's a couple at least. Of course, if there's not, we'll probably just be happy meandering around the ports by ourselves.

I'm sorry I'm so far behind on everyone's news. Of course, things just go manic between now and the time we leave - there's only 7 weeks left of the school year here, so we have everything from end-of-year exams to speech nights to Shakespeare festival, to Christmas parties. That said, I LOVE this time of year. An added bonus is that I am seriously considering quitting my nearly-f/t job, and sticking with just working at the school next year. We'll still be able to wrangle o/s holidays, so all would be good

Gosh, I've prattled on long enough.... I WILL get caught up - I have to !

I need to PM about bracelets / lanyards and the like, don't I ? Also trying to rack my brain as to what to get for the FEs. I had thought about some Aussie lollies, but their weight would be too prohibitive, unless I guess I mailed them in advance ? Otherwise, I'm stumped. I'm sure I'll think of something.

I hope everyone is well, and that all is OK with everyone's families (and dogs )

So much to do on my day off !

Cheers,
Sally

 

[tinkryansmom]

Unconfirmed:
DCL_FAN_TAC 2A 1A
tinkryansmom 5A 3C

I booked today - they official called our group 4 adult zippers and 2 kids - with 1 adult non-zipper. They are not charging me for my DD3 as long as she sits on a lap on the bus.

Esmeralda says we are at 26 - I think.

I called Vista and here is what they said. You need to save the image on your computer. Then go to the cabincoupon site. click on the promo code you want to use. It will take you to vista. Then you'll need to sign into my account, using my e-mail address rmvandy@aol.com and the password I gave it, disboards. Once you've selected your order be sure to change the mailing name and address to your name. PM me you have trouble or give vista a call 866-614-8004. Good Luck Val

Thanks! I will try this!

 

[danfromca]

I was doing a check of available cabins on the DCL website and there is a SPH room available if anyone was wanting one. Cabin 5020 is now available, cat 10A secret porthole room.

Thanks for the heads-up. We got it

 

[Tinkerbel129]

We're staying at the HoJo Anaheim. Anyone else?

PC 05 ~ 16 pair of shoes......PC 08 ~ 12 pair of shoes.....hmmm WONDERing can I get it lower than that...

 

[shushh]

We're staying at the HoJo Anaheim. Anyone else?

PC 05 ~ 16 pair of shoes......PC 08 ~ 12 pair of shoes.....hmmm WONDERing can I get it lower than that...

I love it!

 

[perdy1234]

I called Vista and here is what they said. You need to save the image on your computer. Then go to the cabincoupon site. click on the promo code you want to use. It will take you to vista. Then you'll need to sign into my account, using my e-mail address rmvandy@aol.com and the password I gave it, disboards. Once you've selected your order be sure to change the mailing name and address to your name. PM me you have trouble or give vista a call 866-614-8004. Good Luck Val

Hi I also got the low resolution comment on my order how do we improve the image to make sure it prints out clearly??

 

[valbob89]

OK Ditto me. But its quite possible I am just not doing it right. I didn't order t-shirts on the TA for just this reason. But the design is soo cute that I would like to order DH and I matching t-shirts. Can someone enlighten this Homer on the specifics of ordering? I checked the sight but the image isn't coming up. Sorry. Sometimes DH asks me if there's hope for me.

How do DCL transfers work? We have never done them before, and on the last WBPC we had a limo transfer. Do you take your bags with you or leave them somewhere and a dcl deal with them?

We have used the DCL transfers multiple times. They give you different tags then the others and you don't worry about your bags until you get to the airport or Disney Hotel. The best is the on-board flight check in. Disney gives you special tags and you put your bags out like everyone else. They also give you your boarding passes for your airline so you don't have to worry about getting them printed. If there is a baggage fee they figure that out and charge it to your room charges. Then I didn't have to worry about anything but my carry-on. Went through security and right to the gate without checking in - it was all done. Didn't see my bags again after putting them outside our door the night before until I arrived in San Francisco. My bags were all a little over the 40 pound allowance but less then 5 pound over. No problem or additional charge. Last time we had to check them ourselves, and one was 3 pounds over the other under, although we were allowed 4 bags and only had 2, she still made us re-pack them and we were in the First Class check-in. So I expected to be charged for overweight bags but I wasn't. My guess is they have so many to send no one looks unless they are really overweight. There is no charge for this service but not all airlines are in the program and you have to have DCL transfers to get it. If ou can do it. Val

 

[LindaBabe]

Since the other thread is closed I can no longer update my other posts that are linked on page 1. So just wanted to give a summary of who is booked. If you have booked and are not on the list please send me PM. There is no deadline for signing up, just trying to keep track of everyone so I make sure no one is missed as being part fo this group. If you are in the unconfirmed list it mean I received a PM that you were going but you have not booked yet.

Here is the list of who is going (Blue is transportation/zoo only):
Confirmed:
WeLuvDCL 1A - 1A - 1C
Phil & Deborah 1A - 1A
Tami0220 1A 1A
JenKatt 3A - 1A - 1C
3mmm 2A - 4C
Pixie Dust II 1A 1A
healeylvr 2A

Unconfirmed:
DCL_FAN_TAC 2A 1A
tinkryansmom 5A 3C

I linked to this post on the first page so you can update.

Anyone out there like Coldwater Creek?? Everything on their website is 50% off.
But hurry, it ends today.

Thanks! I'm On it!

 

[valbob89]

Hi I also got the low resolution comment on my order how do we improve the image to make sure it prints out clearly??

I didn't get that message. We saved the larger image to just a word doc and it seemed fine. Sorry, val

 

[granmaz]

Thanks Val for the info on the DCL transfers. Now, I would worry big time about my bags not arriving, but I guess that mustn't happen or we would hear all about it on the Dis!!! So for normal transfers to a hotel, you put the, outside the night before as normal, but don't actually pick them up in the morning yourself but just have them arrive in your room at some point? Now that would be fantastic to not have to do a baggage hunt after disembarking.

I can't actually see my hubby liking the bags to not be under his control though.

 

[perdy1234]

I didn't get that message. We saved the larger image to just a word doc and it seemed fine. Sorry, val

Ok thanks Val I will try that

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I am just heartbroken!

There is a company called Home Again that is an agency that will allow you to send email blasts when your dog is missing. It has to do with the microchip in the dog.

I just recieved one regarding a dog and his name and the address he is missing from is the same as our first foster puppy.

I have emailed his new owner to please let me know when he is found. I am just so sad about this! He was so sick when we got him and we thought we were going to lose him but he recovered. He was our first puppy adopted too. I am sure the family is just sick about it.

I just needed to post something I guess...I can't post it on FB as my daughter is on there and i don't want to make her worry.

If you could send some pixie dust for this puppy - thanks!

 

[grlzmom]

EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT WEDNESDAY!!!!!

Another 'sweltering' fall day here in CA.

If you are hot, you can come to Minnesota

Sure...feel free to use it.

So cute!

Hey Everyone, just wanted to share my excitement over my new Mickey gold hook bracelet that I had custom designed!!

I love your bracelet!

Just got a call from Delta. We are going from LA to LV to visit a couple we met on the 08 PC cruise.- well our flight from LV to Orlando has been cancelled and there are no nonstop flights. If I didn't have the Vouchers from Delta I would have booked with SW. First they gave us a flight through Atlanta and then they called back and said there was not enough time for us to make the connection to Orlando. They gave us another flight again through Atlanta. I hate Atlanta to change planes - it is a zoo there. So right now I told them I will have to think about it. The vouchers pay for the flight but the luggage is the problem . We will each have two pieces and we will have to pay for them twice! - Once from LA to LV and then LV to Orlando. It's a no win situation.

Sorry about the flight mess. We did not have good luck with Delta coming back from the WBTA connecting in Atlanta. Hope they can get it straightened out for you.


We are also looking for private transfer service recommendations from LA port to Disneyland hotel.

 

[carmie3377]

I am just heartbroken!

There is a company called Home Again that is an agency that will allow you to send email blasts when your dog is missing. It has to do with the microchip in the dog.

I just recieved one regarding a dog and his name and the address he is missing from is the same as our first foster puppy.

I have emailed his new owner to please let me know when he is found. I am just so sad about this! He was so sick when we got him and we thought we were going to lose him but he recovered. He was our first puppy adopted too. I am sure the family is just sick about it.

I just needed to post something I guess...I can't post it on FB as my daughter is on there and i don't want to make her worry.

If you could send some pixie dust for this puppy - thanks!

I am so sorry I am a huge dog lover myself and I read all these posts about you and the fostering that you do and I truly admire you for that. Here is some that the dog is found soon.

 

[CruznLexi]

DCL transfers from what I understand though I have never done it but will for this trip the night before you will get a letter stating what time to have your luggage and tags ready. I have heard between 8-9 am it will go via truck to the Wonder ahead of the bus. The bus time will also be on the letter as well. I have heard after 1130am do not expect to be at Port Canaveral before 1pm. If doing magic express just tag your bags and they should arrive 3-4 hours after you get to your Disney resort.

 

[perdy1234]

I didn't get that message. We saved the larger image to just a word doc and it seemed fine. Sorry, val

How do you save it as a word document? thanks

 

[valbob89]

Bob here. Valerie asked me to describe copying an image from one place to another. I don't want you to feel I'm making this too basic, but I don't know the level of your Windows experience. I used to be the computer guy (long ago) at a newspaper, and you have NO idea how specific I sometimes had to be with reporters. They're trained to ask Joe Smith how he spells his name!

To "move" an image from Disboards to a Word (or other program's) document:

Start with a document where the image will end up (that is, create or open a Word or other "destination" document).

Click the browser source icon (where the image comes from, which holds the Disboard image) at the bottom of the screen, in the task bar. Open the page containing the image, then right-click the image to get a menu; slide up or down until you've highlighted Copy, then release the button. The image has just been pasted to your "clipboard."

Navigate back to the destination document. Click the mouse where you want the image to go. Right click again, and select Paste.

The image should now be on the "destination" document. The original image should still be in the source document.

There may be an even easier way, depending on how your computer and applications are set up. You can just click and drag the image off the screen to the task bar, and when you hold it over the icon for the destination (still holding the left mouse button) that document opens. Now move up to where you want it in the destination and release. I love it when that works! Best wishes.

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

The puppy was found!

I am so relieved!

 

[tinkryansmom]

The puppy was found!

I am so relieved!

 

[goofprincess]

Thanks for the heads-up. We got it

Howdy neighbors. We are next door. Congrats