Girls Only Disneyland Trip ~ Old thread, link to new one in first post

[MommyWithDreams]

MommyWithDreams.

First, copy the URL to your trip report.

Then go to UserCP and Edit Signature.

In the box where you edit the signature (and this is the same as if you wanted to put the link-as-word(s) into a post, by the way) you'll see that list of things above the box...starting with the B for bold, I for italics, etc, and ending over on the right with the "pound sign". In the middle you'll see a blue ball with a "link" under it. If you hover your cursor over it, the words "insert link" should pop up.

So you click on that ball-with-link, and a pop-up box will, well, pop up. Paste your URL into the box, and click OK.

Then you'll see some code posted in the signature area, with your URL inside of it. It will have a bracket, then URL, then =, then a quote and the URL, then the brackets end, and there's your URL again, and it should be highlighted.

So instead of the highlighted URL again, you will replace that with the words you want as your link. So put in "Ayden's Fun Trip" or something like that (without the quotes) instead of the URL. so you'll see [ URL = "http etc etc" ]Ayden's Fun Trip [ / URL ] . That's what you want, only without all those spaces, LOL.

Then click to preview the signature, and if it looks right, save it!

Molly...you rock my socks! Thank you!

 

[QueenDoOver]

VIP LADIES: MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE! Thank you!

My faith in all things Disney, including customer service, magic and wonder has all been restored.

See Below:

Hi Tracey,

I am so sorry you haven't heard from me sooner. I wanted to make sure I thoroughly reviewed your feedback as well as our paperwork for the Tour.

First and foremost, I want to thank you for the extensive feedback you and your Guests shared with me. As you had referenced below the only way that we can learn and grow is from feedback both positive and constructive. I truly believe in this and appreciate you taking the time to compile the below.

In researching the visit, it appears you and Kariane had worked very hard to create a very memorable and fun experience for your Guests. Both Kariane and myself were very disappointed to her that the overall tour did not meet the standards we are known for. Please know, we will be following up with all appropriate areas to make sure they receive your feedback.

Based on your disappointing experience, Kariane and I would like to reimburse you for the charges you received. Kariane will be processing the return today. You should see this reflected on your credit card within the next 5-7 days.

We do hope that you will book with us in the future. We would love the opportunity to not only meet but exceed your expectations! If you do choose to book a tour in the future, please feel free to contact myself or Kariane directly so that we can personally work on the visit with you.

Please let me know if you have further questions or comments.

Sincerely,
Kristin Kurz
Disney Special Activities Area Manager




Now, don' t you all be running out to spend your $75 just yet, because I do have a life (unlike Beth, who only does laundry and dis's) and hubby is out of town, leaving just little old me to do the baseball practice, game, trumpet lesson, ortho appointment life, not to mention the full time job thing. I need to get my cash stash out from under the bed, go to the bank, and then enter your addresses into my pay bills online thing because I don't actually own stamps anymore, and if I have to go to the post office too, well who knows when that would be done! But I suspect that by Sunday the checks will be in the mail.

Hey Jenn. PM me your address please. I expect a refund from HOJO and want to send you some money too!

Anyone else want any while I'm at it???

PS Called HOJO reservations, and got the Kids Suite booked Dec 17 to 23 for $107 a night. That is AP price, but isn't that amazing??? I keep looking at it to see if they messed up.

That's all for now. Michelle, hope your foot feels better soon!
I have not read back to everything, so hope I have not missed anything critical.

 

[MommyWithDreams]

I am SOOOOOOOOOOO happy to hear you girls are going to be getting a refund!!!! What excellent news. Working in Customer Service myself as a supervisor in the insc industry, the power of feedback goes a long way. At least it does with companys that value your feedback. Kudo's to you all for speaking your mind! And yay for Disney for living up to the Disney magic!

 

[mommaU4]

I do have a life (unlike Beth, who only does laundry and dis's

Hey!

I'm glad it was all resolved for you VIPers!!! YAY Disney! (But I'd still never, ever recommend that tour. )
And may I just say it's a damn good thing I don't have a life. If I DID then I wouldn't have been sitting around bored one night, and I never would have thought of planning these trips, and none of you would have ever met and then where would you be??? So there.

Ok, well, I guess I'm off to toss in another load of laundry.

 

[jordansmomma]

Hi ladies.

I'm so sorry I haven't been on much lately.....I've been busy working on school stuff. Yep, this "old" lady is going back to school. Oh wait, sorry, the popular PC term that many universities seem to use is "non-traditional student". Haha, non-traditional is one way to put it.

I'm going back to get a Masters degree in Elementary Education. Then I'm gonna scare me some youngins' in the classroom! Mwahahahaha!

This is what my future students have to look forward to:

Cheryl - hope you have an AWESOME trip!

Kelly - I'll keep your family in my prayers. It's so sad to see a beautful young person like Lynn choose the wrong path in life. But as you know, sometimes no matter what a loving family does to help, that person is determined to continue down that wrong path.....and the only person that can change their path is THEM. You can only do so much, and the rest is up to them.

I hate when they call us the "non-traditional" students...

But good luck & congrats on goin back to school!!

I'm just stopping in for a moment quickly. I've been offline for a few days, as I injured my foot at Zoe's bday party. Well, I went in and discovered I have a hairline fracture, then I had a reaction to the pain meds they gave me. I've been a blob for a few days and am now in pain, too (since I refuse to take any more of those pills!)

I hope you are feeling better soon! Don't over do it! & ice that baby!

VIP LADIES: MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE! Thank you!

My faith in all things Disney, including customer service, magic and wonder has all been restored.

See Below:

Hi Tracey,

I am so sorry you haven't heard from me sooner. I wanted to make sure I thoroughly reviewed your feedback as well as our paperwork for the Tour.

First and foremost, I want to thank you for the extensive feedback you and your Guests shared with me. As you had referenced below the only way that we can learn and grow is from feedback both positive and constructive. I truly believe in this and appreciate you taking the time to compile the below.

In researching the visit, it appears you and Kariane had worked very hard to create a very memorable and fun experience for your Guests. Both Kariane and myself were very disappointed to her that the overall tour did not meet the standards we are known for. Please know, we will be following up with all appropriate areas to make sure they receive your feedback.

Based on your disappointing experience, Kariane and I would like to reimburse you for the charges you received. Kariane will be processing the return today. You should see this reflected on your credit card within the next 5-7 days.

We do hope that you will book with us in the future. We would love the opportunity to not only meet but exceed your expectations! If you do choose to book a tour in the future, please feel free to contact myself or Kariane directly so that we can personally work on the visit with you.

Please let me know if you have further questions or comments.

Sincerely,
Kristin Kurz
Disney Special Activities Area Manager




Now, don' t you all be running out to spend your $75 just yet, because I do have a life (unlike Beth, who only does laundry and dis's) and hubby is out of town, leaving just little old me to do the baseball practice, game, trumpet lesson, ortho appointment life, not to mention the full time job thing. I need to get my cash stash out from under the bed, go to the bank, and then enter your addresses into my pay bills online thing because I don't actually own stamps anymore, and if I have to go to the post office too, well who knows when that would be done! But I suspect that by Sunday the checks will be in the mail.

Hey Jenn. PM me your address please. I expect a refund from HOJO and want to send you some money too!

Anyone else want any while I'm at it???

PS Called HOJO reservations, and got the Kids Suite booked Dec 17 to 23 for $107 a night. That is AP price, but isn't that amazing??? I keep looking at it to see if they messed up.

That's all for now. Michelle, hope your foot feels better soon!
I have not read back to everything, so hope I have not missed anything critical.

WOW!! that is great!
Did you cash my check yet?

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

My faith in all things Disney, including customer service, magic and wonder has all been restored.

PS Called HOJO reservations, and got the Kids Suite booked Dec 17 to 23 for $107 a night. That is AP price, but isn't that amazing??? I keep looking at it to see if they messed up.
.

YEA! I knew Disney would come through once I read the description of the tour on their website with your guide being a storyteller. Tracey a big, big thank you for doing all this work and staying with it.

Would Paypal be an easier way for your to do the reimbursements? Do whatever is easy for you and take your time.

Ah, this helps me, knowing that I spent my money at the park yesterday...

Go Tracey!!!!

 

[jordansmomma]

Hey!

I'm glad it was all resolved for you VIPers!!! YAY Disney! (But I'd still never, ever recommend that tour. )
And may I just say it's a damn good thing I don't have a life. If I DID then I wouldn't have been sitting around bored one night, and I never would have thought of planning these trips, and none of you would have ever met and then where would you be??? So there.

Ok, well, I guess I'm off to toss in another load of laundry.

Beth, I am so glad you don't have a life! That you have the time to do laundry & Dis all day!!!

 

[fairykin]

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh for TraceY!!! ...the ordeal is finally over. What alot of work you put into this.

Guess what Tracey... i'm going to take my mom's and mine refunds and turn around and give it back to them in a few months.. we want to do the christmas tour.

I'm not going on the Oct. mini meet.. our family talked about it and we decided we would rather go in Dec and stay at the grand californian... sooooooOOOooo upon the recommendation of miss LindaLou and WendyLouWho ... i went ahead and booked two standard rooms .. yeahhhh.

Michelle.. i'm so sorry you are in pain.. i hope you feel better.

Mechurchlady... i am sorry your life is so hard.. may it be eased and peace abide.

Linda... yeahhhhhh yeah yeahhhhhhhhhh...

Stacerita... waaaaaaaaahhhhOOooooooOOooo BaBeY...

i think we need to plan to meet one night for drinks at the Napa Rose.. that could be our mini meet.

Hhhmmm... we did WDW when we were young... now that we are grandparents... we stick to Disneyland.

 

[fairykin]

Tracey ... that pirate suite sounds soooo kewl!!!
We were probably booking our stays at the same time

Good news.. my mom just said she has a free ticket on her am ex points.. so woo hoo.. we have two free plane tickets.. DH will get a couple between now and then and i might get one.. so we will most likely end up just buying one.. ...thank you southwest rapid rewards..

 

[QueenDoOver]

Hey!

I'm glad it was all resolved for you VIPers!!! YAY Disney! (But I'd still never, ever recommend that tour. )
And may I just say it's a damn good thing I don't have a life. If I DID then I wouldn't have been sitting around bored one night, and I never would have thought of planning these trips, and none of you would have ever met and then where would you be??? So there.

Ok, well, I guess I'm off to toss in another load of laundry.

Absolutley Beth! We are so glad you had time to think up this here trip! But I have to tell you, and warn anyone else thinking of going...this trip about killed me! It was way more work than going at my little one's pace. I may only be able to come for one day next year, especially if I am going to be with Debra, Jane and Kerry! Those girls are goers!

WOW!! that is great!
Did you cash my check yet?

I know! I have not cashed your check. I'll save it for next years tour
Just kiddin. All torn up.

Would Paypal be an easier way for your to do the reimbursements? Do whatever is easy for you and take your time.

Ah, this helps me, knowing that I spent my money at the park yesterday...

Go Tracey!!!!

No worries. Paypal would probably take me longer. I hardly ever use it and would have to do password recovery, and the message would go into quarantine and then it would take a day for those to get delivered. Well, you get the message right? PS I love the sound of that bracelet!

 

[bumbershoot]

Molly...you rock my socks! Thank you!

Glad I could help.

And may I just say it's a damn good thing I don't have a life. If I DID then I wouldn't have been sitting around bored one night, and I never would have thought of planning these trips, and none of you would have ever met and then where would you be??? So there.

Agreed.


Congrats VIP'ers!

Wish I could be a fly on the wall as they retrain the people who spoke to you guys though...and I'll also be checking on the tour description on the website in a few weeks, see if it changes...

 

[mommaU4]

Absolutley Beth! We are so glad you had time to think up this here trip! But I have to tell you, and warn anyone else thinking of going...this trip about killed me! It was way more work than going at my little one's pace. I may only be able to come for one day next year, especially if I am going to be with Debra, Jane and Kerry! Those girls are goers!

And for me it was the opposite. I am usually running around the park when I'm with my kids. We get so much done because they don't let me stop! Our last day there, we opened the park at 8 and closed it at midnight, with very few breaks in between.

But on this trip for me it was all about the fun group meals, the shopping and just taking my time and chillin. Stick with me next time, I'll show you how to take it slow.

Wish I could be a fly on the wall as they retrain the people who spoke to you guys though...and I'll also be checking on the tour description on the website in a few weeks, see if it changes...

They should, but I doubt they will. It really should say that it is for someone new to Disney who needs a guide to basically show them around. Seems like that is all they are willing to do.

 

[mechurchlady]

But on this trip for me it was all about the fun group meals, the shopping and just taking my time and chillin. Stick with me next time, I'll show you how to take it slow.

The same with me as it was fun to just set for Ariel's or do a scavenger hunt instead of go go and go. I tried the Orange Stinger and never again will do that. I tried new foods and saw DLR from a true celiac experience that I never saw before. I did the shopping also and for once in a long while did Disney in a new way that was a lot of fun without rushing to ride like I had to go down the list and see them all.

I am looking forward to the April and October meets very much. Now to loose 30 pounds I gained this year and get me an ECV. It is nice to be around people who do not judge you and are nice to you despite your neurovariations. It is ahrd for me as I was not born with social skills it seems but had to learn them.

Big hugs and dole whips.
if you need anything let me know in PM.

 

[DangerMouse]

Well, while technically the poll is still open, those dates are definitely way ahead of all the others at this point. However, I did just notice that we got two more votes, so you never know.......

I haven't voted because I don't plan on coming.



Anyone want to pay me off for my vote?

 

[KerTggr]

Still catching up on all posts, but saw this in the subscription email update and went right to this page to read.

VIP LADIES: MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE! Thank you!

My faith in all things Disney, including customer service, magic and wonder has all been restored.

See Below:

Hi Tracey,

I am so sorry you haven't heard from me sooner. I wanted to make sure I thoroughly reviewed your feedback as well as our paperwork for the Tour.

First and foremost, I want to thank you for the extensive feedback you and your Guests shared with me. As you had referenced below the only way that we can learn and grow is from feedback both positive and constructive. I truly believe in this and appreciate you taking the time to compile the below.

In researching the visit, it appears you and Kariane had worked very hard to create a very memorable and fun experience for your Guests. Both Kariane and myself were very disappointed to her that the overall tour did not meet the standards we are known for. Please know, we will be following up with all appropriate areas to make sure they receive your feedback.

Based on your disappointing experience, Kariane and I would like to reimburse you for the charges you received. Kariane will be processing the return today. You should see this reflected on your credit card within the next 5-7 days.

We do hope that you will book with us in the future. We would love the opportunity to not only meet but exceed your expectations! If you do choose to book a tour in the future, please feel free to contact myself or Kariane directly so that we can personally work on the visit with you.

Please let me know if you have further questions or comments.

Sincerely,
Kristin Kurz
Disney Special Activities Area Manager




Now, don' t you all be running out to spend your $75 just yet, because I do have a life (unlike Beth, who only does laundry and dis's) and hubby is out of town, leaving just little old me to do the baseball practice, game, trumpet lesson, ortho appointment life, not to mention the full time job thing. I need to get my cash stash out from under the bed, go to the bank, and then enter your addresses into my pay bills online thing because I don't actually own stamps anymore, and if I have to go to the post office too, well who knows when that would be done! But I suspect that by Sunday the checks will be in the mail.

That is really great news! Very professional and fairly concise email - much more so than the response we got while on the tour. Thanks so much Tracey for compiling everything, coordinating & following through!

Hey!

I'm glad it was all resolved for you VIPers!!! YAY Disney! (But I'd still never, ever recommend that tour. )
And may I just say it's a damn good thing I don't have a life. If I DID then I wouldn't have been sitting around bored one night, and I never would have thought of planning these trips, and none of you would have ever met and then where would you be??? So there.

Ok, well, I guess I'm off to toss in another load of laundry.

I agree - still won't be recommending that tour or volunteering to coordinate. I just had a last minute glimpse into that time Tracey put into this and it was WAY too much for the buy off (though I will always remember the Lilly Belle experience)!

Beth - Don't ever get a life if the trade off is you not thinking up & being on the Dis!

Absolutley Beth! We are so glad you had time to think up this here trip! But I have to tell you, and warn anyone else thinking of going...this trip about killed me! It was way more work than going at my little one's pace. I may only be able to come for one day next year, especially if I am going to be with Debra, Jane and Kerry! Those girls are goers!

You say that now. Wait until we are 3 or 4 threads into planning next year. You'll forget and want to go on Space 10 times! And if I remember correctly, you were the one who wanted to go on Screamin' again on Saturday right after lunch.

 

[mechurchlady]

Stinkiing foxfire ate my message so here goes and please form a line to the right.

I have two children's breakfust buffet vouchers good until end of this year.
Plaza in, Ariel's Grotto, Goofy's Kitchen, PCH Grill, Storytellers Cafe.

I got them as a reward for using my new Disney Visa card.

I can mail them if you want so please huddle and decide who get them.
Message me if you want but I rather set back as see who gets them.

I am keeping the adult pair for myself and mom.

 

[mommaU4]

I could swear Randy was talking about the guy who plays the guitar and doesn't have glasses when he made that Edward comment. You know, the really cute guy who one of the judges said he shouldn't have mentioned he had a wife. Danny has glasses, lost his wife recently and wore that awful white Polar Expedition jacket last night. He has a wonderful voice but the clip of him cracking up in front of Randy Travis looked unprofessional.

My own choice would be Adam, but I think it'll be Danny. Anoop did a nice job last night, Stacie, you're right.

Nope, he was talking about Adam. I Googled it to make sure: http://www.google.com/search?q=rand...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a


The guy with the guitar, Kris Allen, is good and he's cute, but doesn't have that dark look that Adam does that would warrant someone saying he reminded them of Edward Cullen, kwim?

And Danny is a good singer, but kind of dorky in my opinion.

I haven't voted because I don't plan on coming.



Anyone want to pay me off for my vote?

Hey, that might be a good way for you to earn some extra Disney money!

Beth - Don't ever get a life if the trade off is you not thinking up & being on the Dis!

I don't think anyone has to worry about me getting a life. At least not until all four kids get home and then the chaos begins.

 

[21yankees]

Hi all! Well last night WAS fun! We went to mom's and had our corned beef and it was so YUM! Love that dish although it is practically all salt but SOOO good! Then I brought over a mixed berry pie and it was a nice evening. We made it home in time for the idol and everyone was REALLY good although I didn't like that Megan girl so I hope she goes tonight. But anyway then this morning I get a call from Shane, apparently Lynn has run off AGAIN.

This time she did it to my parents. Apparently after I got back from the girls trip and we found out she stole the money and then searched her room at my parents and found the note saying she was staying out all night drinking and then she lied and said she wasn't well she HAS been doing it cuz she apparently did it AGAIN last night and this time didn't come home. So now the cops are over at my parents house taking yet ANOTHER statement and this time my parents said they are through. They said as soon as she got caught in the act they were done with her and I told Shane once she got caught stealing and after we found out that she was back to drinking and partying that she was done. She is also flunking out of school so I think she is going to have to go live at a youth home because we just CAN'T trust her anymore. I know "I" can't live like that anymore. Shane seems to think she may be on her way to find her mom but we have custody so she can't live with her unless she just plain doesn't go to school but I don't know.

It is just a sad state of affairs. A wasted life. I just know my sanity can't take it anymore! It is pretty bad that I am sitting here once again waiting for the police to call so I can give them her dental and medical info in case they find a body and then after that I have to go get a safe deposit box for my cash because I am afraid she is going to break into my house and steal my loose cash. Seriously sad state of affairs!

Hi.

Yay for me and two drinks!

I see. So Auntie Melody taught you everything you know about drinking? Got it.




Slow day here today. Guess everyone is back to real life. Anyone wanna come and do my laundry?

Unfortunately I have 4 baskets of waiting for me too.

I'm still catching up on the thread, you all were chatty today.

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Nope, he was talking about Adam. I Googled it to make sure: http://www.google.com/search?q=rand...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a


The guy with the guitar, Kris Allen, is good and he's cute, but doesn't have that dark look that Adam does that would warrant someone saying he reminded them of Edward Cullen, kwim?

And Danny is a good singer, but kind of dorky in my opinion.

:

Yes! You are right! I was wrong, it was Adam. In fact, I even remember it now and I was thinking that he didn't look at all like Edward.

I agree that Danny is on the dorky side. But boy, can he sing. Who would you vote for as Idol if you could pick the winner?

 

[21yankees]

Okay, all caught up. Congrats to the VIP group about getting your money back, that's awesome that they apologized and are going to do a refund.

I am so tired right now, I ran 2 miles after work and it's pretty warm here. Anyway just stopping in to say Hi. I hope you all had a nice day. I need to start dinner and help with homework.

Talk to you all tonight.

steph