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

[fairykin]

Does that rate include the annual passholder discount?
hhmmm.. i would get a senior discount because of my mom and that reaLLy helps! So perhaps i will just start saving extra to stay onsite.. it would be nice for my mom.

Thank You very much for the calls You made and the information You shared with everyone.

 

[tinkermell]

Good Mornin Ladies!

Jen, thanks for looking up the rates. It looks like the AP rates should be better than a group rate.

Capri, I hope your Sassy feels better today.

Stacie, sounds like you had a blast, and got alot done!! Congrats on your score.

I love hummus!!! Now I'm hungry for it!!!

 

[tinkermell]

Does that rate include the annual passholder discount?
hhmmm.. i would get a senior discount because of my mom and that reaLLy helps! So perhaps i will just start saving extra to stay onsite.. it would be nice for my mom.

Thank You very much for the calls You made and the information You shared with everyone.

30% off should really give you a good rate!!! But beware, cuz as you get closer to the date, the AP price may get way down there too. I paid just $181.00 last year in Febuary through Travelocity, or one of those travel sites. We just need to keep on our toes for the bestest prices on all hotels!!!

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Good morning!

 

[disney-inspired]

Sometimes! I move a lot when I sleep. I just can't have someone near me. Especially someone that wasn't my husband. I'd be worried I'd end up kicking them or throwing my arm over them, so that worry alone would keep me up all night. lol


Seriously, thanks for typing all that out. I think for me that just confirms that I'll be booking at HoJo.
And thanks for offering to call. That would be great. I don't think that one person is responsible for paying for the rooms, just for signing the contract.

When I called Candy Cane Inn for our very first trip, we could get a discounted group rate IF we had at least 14 rooms (I think that's what it was). One person had to make the reservation, give their cc number, and sign the contract.

The problem there was that if we dropped below the required amount of rooms, then they would not give us the group rate, and we'd be stuck paying what ever crazy rack rate they were charging at the time. And with all the changes/cancellations that can happen in a large group of ladies, that wasn't a chance we were willing to take. That's how we ended up at HoJo the first time.

So you're a mover and a shaker?

HoJos is looking better and better I wonder why they are charging Spring Break rates for late February? Hmmm....

 

[toocherie]

Okay, got back last night after a whirlwind day at Disneyland for my son's 18th birthday. We left on the first flight out of Phoenix Wednesday morning and came home on the last flight out of OC Wednesday night. What fun! And met up with Cheryl and Mary Jo for dinner - great times!! Unfortunately we missed seeing Michelle, Kelly, and their kids. We were all about the rides and didn't really take too much time to eat until dinner since we were so short on time. I added pictures to the Photopass and am going to edit them today and order it so I should have it next week sometime. Here's a picture I have from Buzz, my alltime highest score!!!

That's 828,100!!! Here's what we did all day, at least how I remember it, using fastpasses whenever possible, of course (I'm sure I'm forgetting things, who knows??):

Got to DL at 8:45am.
Rode Buzz.
Rode Buzz again (son's favorite ride)
Got fastpasses.

Went to CA at 9:30.
Walked back to TSMM with opening crowd and rode it.
Rode Golden Zephyr.
Rode Maliboomer.
Rode TSMM.
Rode Screamin'.
Rode TOT.
Ate lunch at Taste Pilots.
Got fastpasses.

Went to DL at about 1:45.
Found awesome Photopass photographer, he took tons of pictures of us for the CD.
Rode Indy.
Rode Buzz.
Rode Space.
Rode Buzz.
Rode Buzz.
Rode BTMRR.
Rode Jungle Cruise.
Got silhouette of Zach done.
Rode the monorail out at about 5:15pm, played games then ate at ESPN with the ladies, then Cheryl took us to the airport.

A very full day, and we got to ride all the rides we wanted to except the Matterhorn, only because we forgot.

We rode Buzz 5 times, and DS wanted to have a contest, best 3 out of 5, since his previous high score was 100 points more than my previous high score. Unfortunately for him, I beat him 4 out of the 5 times! His excuse? He had a bad gun! Then when we went to ESPN, there's a shooting game so he took the red gun and I took the blue gun; I have never shot a gun before, other than on Buzz, so I figured he would beat me. Well, I beat him. Same excuse, he had a bad gun. So we traded guns, and guess what? I beat him again! Even though it was his birthday, I couldn't let him win, now could I???

Very fun, but I'm exhausted today. I did catch up on this thread and the Vegas thread, so I do have my priorities in order! Especially since I need to do laundry today.

It was fun seeing you and Mary Jo and meeting Zach!

Yay for Mickey Mouse shaped chicken nuggets!

where do you find these again? Costco?

 

[wendylady36]

where do you find these again? Costco?

I find them in my freezer.
If they aren't in my freezer then Costco would be the next place I would look.

 

[wendylady36]

Stacie - Great job on the score. Even more reason for me to never go on that ride with you again.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

I find them in my freezer.
If they aren't in my freezer then Costco would be the next place I would look.

I vote we all go to Wendy's house & have Mickey Nuggets there!!!


Stacie & Cheryl, it was great meeting up with you two last night, and meeting Zach. He's a very good sport. (ps, Stacie - tell him to stay away from Forever 21 )

 

[wendylady36]

I vote we all go to Wendy's house & have Mickey Nuggets there!!!

Come on over!

 

[jordansmomma]

I find them in my freezer.
If they aren't in my freezer then Costco would be the next place I would look.

I am headed over to Wendy's house. I'm hungry.

 

[DangerMouse]

I am headed over to Wendy's house. I'm hungry.

Me too! Make sure you have some bbq sauce for dipping!

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Me too! Make sure you have some bbq sauce for dipping!

Callie - you bring the dark chocolate.

 

[toocherie]

LOL--I think Mom's going to Costco today--I just tried her on the cell to make sure she adds Mickey heads to the shopping list . . . .

 

[stacielee]

Stacie - Great job on the score. Even more reason for me to never go on that ride with you again.

Hey, I'll tell you the secrets!! Then you can get as high (or higher than me!).

I vote we all go to Wendy's house & have Mickey Nuggets there!!!

Stacie & Cheryl, it was great meeting up with you two last night, and meeting Zach. He's a very good sport. (ps, Stacie - tell him to stay away from Forever 21 )

I'm on my way to Wendy's house!

And I'll tell Zach, SCARY!!

Me too! Make sure you have some bbq sauce for dipping!

And ranch. Remember, everything is better with ranch!

 

[grizbuzz]

And for those of you still considering a group dinner at the Grand, here are our plated dinner choices...
Fun to dream...

Includes Assorted Bread Basket, Sweet Butter
Chef’s Selection of Starch & Seasonal Vegetables
If Organization’s Function is Attended by Less than Twenty-Five (25) Guests
a One-Hundred Fifty Dollar ($150.00) Labor Charge will be Added in Addition to the Service Charge
Prices do not Include 21% Service Charge & 8.75% Sales Tax


Rutherford
Chilled Plum Tomato Basil Soup
Smoked Pink Shrimp
The Grand Caesar Salad
Herb Ciabatta Crouton, Crisp Parmigiano-Reggiano
Roasted Meyer's Lemon Natural Chicken
Garlic Jus
Michel Cluizel Chocolate Devils Cake
Port Berry Sauce
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$50.00 per Guest

Stags Leap
Crisp Dungeness Crab Cake
Roasted Sweet Pepper Butter
Yellow Corn Relish
Kenter Canyon Organic Greens
Boursin & Vermont Cheddar Croustade
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Grilled Angus Beef Filet, Tiger Prawns
Cabernet Jus Lie
Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Coconut Macaroon, Farmers Market Berry Sauce
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$76.00 per Guest

St. Helena
Forest Mushroom Soup
Humboldt Fog Ciabatta Crouton, Sherry Glaze
Market Greens, Crisp Root Vegetable
Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Slow Braised Prime Beef Short Rib
Creamy White Corn Polenta
Valrhona Espresso Chocolate Mousse
Baileys Crème Anglaise
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$59.00 per Guest

Dry Creek
Potato Gnocchi, Creamy Basil Pesto
Garden Tomatoes, Pine Nuts
Savoy Spinach, Raspberries
Pancetta Vinaigrette
Loch Duart Salmon Filet
Shrimp Risotto
Meyer Lemon Cream
Italian Panna Cotta
Lemon Pound Cake
Berry Riesling Essence
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$58.00 per Guest

Rockpile
Lobster Bisque
Spicy Arugula Greens, Micro Amaranth
Shaved San Joaquin Gold Cheese
Honey Vinaigrette
Char Grilled Rack of Veal Chop
Herb Spaetzle
Chanterelle Ragout
Valrhona Milk Chocolate Crunch Mousse
Orange Gelato
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$88.00 per Guest

Diamond Mountain
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Brie Crouton, Balsamic Syrup
Sweet Gem Lettuce, Amaranth
Candied Pine Nuts, Sweet 100 Tomatoes
Herb Vinaigrette
Citrus Brined Breast of Chicken
Grilled Lobster Cranberry Bean Ragout
Herb Butter
Seasonal Wine Country Fruit Croustade
Jack Daniels Ice Cream
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$53.00 per Guest

Mt. Veeder
Roasted Corn Chowder, Sweet Crab Crouton
Petit Lola Rosa Greens, Julienne Endive
Laura Chanel Farmstead Chèvre
Apple Bacon Dressing
Point Reyes Crusted Angus Beef Filet
Garlic Gold Potato Puree
Cabernet Reduction
Honey Roasted Pear
Poire Williams Sabayon
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$64.00 per Guest

Los Carneros
Forest Mushroom Roasted Shallot Strudel
Candied Cipollini Onions
Grand Californian Organic Mixed Greens
Fresh Garden Sun Gold Tomatoes
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pistachio Crusted Alaskan Halibut
Chardonnay Butter
Red Grape Pecan Cake
Zinfandel Ice Cream
Brown Sugar Crème Fraîche
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$59.00 per Guest

Oak Knoll
Portobello Mushroom Raviolini
Crispy Duck Confit
Garlic Jus, Basil Oil
Baby Red Oak, Tatsoi, Micro Herbs
Red Verjus Vinaigrette
Angus Prime Beef Rib Eye Steak
Butter Roasted Australian Lobster Tail
Black Truffle & Preserved Lemon Sauces
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Pate
Hazelnut Chantilly
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$89.00 per Guest​

 

[mommaU4]

OK, and here are the rates for the rooms:

Sleeping Room Nights per night:
2/25/10 - 3/1/10
Disneyland Hotel $248.00 Room Rate per night (plus resort fee and tax)
Paradise Pier Hotel $224.00 Room rate per night (plus resort fee and tax)
Grand Californian Hotel $340.00 Room rate per night (plus resort fee and tax)

Thanks for that info Jen. I appreciate you taking the time to call and research this for the group.

Sadly, those are all too rich for my blood, but I know several were interested in rooming onsite so we'll definitely have to keep an eye on the rates as we get closer.

where do you find these again? Costco?

Yep, they are in a big red bag with Mickey on the front. I didn't see them at first and thought our Costco didn't carry them. You should have seen me when I spotted them! I'm sure anyone near by thought I was a little "off".

Me too! Make sure you have some bbq sauce for dipping!

Oh yeah. BBQ sauce, ranch or ketchup. I'll take any or all three.

 

[toocherie]

Thanks for that info Jen. I appreciate you taking the time to call and research this for the group.

Sadly, those are all too rich for my blood, but I know several were interested in rooming onsite so we'll definitely have to keep an eye on the rates as we get closer.



Yep, they are in a big red bag with Mickey on the front. I didn't see them at first and thought our Costco didn't carry them. You should have seen me when I spotted them! I'm sure anyone near by thought I was a little "off".

AS OPPOSED TO YOUR FRIENDS HERE ON THE DIS WHO KNOW YOU ARE A LITTLE "OFF"?

Oh yeah. BBQ sauce, ranch or ketchup. I'll take any or all three.

I PREFER HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING MYSELF . . . . WITH A SIDE OF RANCH

Mom was at the doctor--is supposed to call back. I want my chicken nuggets!

 

[jordansmomma]

Hey, I'll tell you the secrets!! Then you can get as high (or higher than me!).

I need the secrets...I am not very good...

I'm on my way to Wendy's house!

See ya there!!
And I'll tell Zach, SCARY!!



And ranch. Remember, everything is better with ranch!

Callie~ I stopped & grabbed the BBQ sauce!

 

[DangerMouse]

And for those of you still considering a group dinner at the Grand, here are our plated dinner choices...
Fun to dream...

Includes Assorted Bread Basket, Sweet Butter
Chef’s Selection of Starch & Seasonal Vegetables
If Organization’s Function is Attended by Less than Twenty-Five (25) Guests
a One-Hundred Fifty Dollar ($150.00) Labor Charge will be Added in Addition to the Service Charge
Prices do not Include 21% Service Charge & 8.75% Sales Tax


Rutherford
Chilled Plum Tomato Basil Soup
Smoked Pink Shrimp
The Grand Caesar Salad
Herb Ciabatta Crouton, Crisp Parmigiano-Reggiano
Roasted Meyer's Lemon Natural Chicken
Garlic Jus
Michel Cluizel Chocolate Devils Cake
Port Berry Sauce
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$50.00 per Guest

Stags Leap
Crisp Dungeness Crab Cake
Roasted Sweet Pepper Butter
Yellow Corn Relish
Kenter Canyon Organic Greens
Boursin & Vermont Cheddar Croustade
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Grilled Angus Beef Filet, Tiger Prawns
Cabernet Jus Lie
Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Coconut Macaroon, Farmers Market Berry Sauce
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$76.00 per Guest

St. Helena
Forest Mushroom Soup
Humboldt Fog Ciabatta Crouton, Sherry Glaze
Market Greens, Crisp Root Vegetable
Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Slow Braised Prime Beef Short Rib
Creamy White Corn Polenta
Valrhona Espresso Chocolate Mousse
Baileys Crème Anglaise
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$59.00 per Guest

Dry Creek
Potato Gnocchi, Creamy Basil Pesto
Garden Tomatoes, Pine Nuts
Savoy Spinach, Raspberries
Pancetta Vinaigrette
Loch Duart Salmon Filet
Shrimp Risotto
Meyer Lemon Cream
Italian Panna Cotta
Lemon Pound Cake
Berry Riesling Essence
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$58.00 per Guest

Rockpile
Lobster Bisque
Spicy Arugula Greens, Micro Amaranth
Shaved San Joaquin Gold Cheese
Honey Vinaigrette
Char Grilled Rack of Veal Chop
Herb Spaetzle
Chanterelle Ragout
Valrhona Milk Chocolate Crunch Mousse
Orange Gelato
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$88.00 per Guest

Diamond Mountain
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Brie Crouton, Balsamic Syrup
Sweet Gem Lettuce, Amaranth
Candied Pine Nuts, Sweet 100 Tomatoes
Herb Vinaigrette
Citrus Brined Breast of Chicken
Grilled Lobster Cranberry Bean Ragout
Herb Butter
Seasonal Wine Country Fruit Croustade
Jack Daniels Ice Cream
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$53.00 per Guest

Mt. Veeder
Roasted Corn Chowder, Sweet Crab Crouton
Petit Lola Rosa Greens, Julienne Endive
Laura Chanel Farmstead Chèvre
Apple Bacon Dressing
Point Reyes Crusted Angus Beef Filet
Garlic Gold Potato Puree
Cabernet Reduction
Honey Roasted Pear
Poire Williams Sabayon
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$64.00 per Guest

Los Carneros
Forest Mushroom Roasted Shallot Strudel
Candied Cipollini Onions
Grand Californian Organic Mixed Greens
Fresh Garden Sun Gold Tomatoes
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pistachio Crusted Alaskan Halibut
Chardonnay Butter
Red Grape Pecan Cake
Zinfandel Ice Cream
Brown Sugar Crème Fraîche
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$59.00 per Guest

Oak Knoll
Portobello Mushroom Raviolini
Crispy Duck Confit
Garlic Jus, Basil Oil
Baby Red Oak, Tatsoi, Micro Herbs
Red Verjus Vinaigrette
Angus Prime Beef Rib Eye Steak
Butter Roasted Australian Lobster Tail
Black Truffle & Preserved Lemon Sauces
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Pate
Hazelnut Chantilly
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Specialty Teas
$89.00 per Guest​

Wow, reading all that made my mouth water!

But then again, so does the idea of Mickey Nuggets dipped in bbq sauce and Dark Chocolate.