Having a GRAND time - the NEW Official GF Chat Thread PART 3

[Cinderumbrella]

I finally watched the YouTube link of the DVC video. (It was painful to watch though- that lady was driving me CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

It made me wonder "What the heck am I doing staying at the CR next year?" I hate the decor of those rooms. But I am doing it for DS who has wanted to stay there since he first saw it. (But secretly praying for a code that will get the price at the GF down to CR pricing ) Maybe they will look better in person?

 

[Lives4Disney]

But remember, this is my idea for a trip.... DH isn't so thrilled with the plan so if the stars don't align perfectly ( ) he will use any excuse he can think of to not go Whatever happened to my once WDW lovin' DH??

HEy Kristin!! I just read that it might be over and school tomorrow!!! YAY!!! I hope that puts your mind at ease. My DH NEVER had the idea to go anywhere on vacation. It's all me. (He is a workaholic anyway) And with me sitting around on the DIS that vacation idea seems to pop into my head a lot. But in general with everything I do what I want and he knows I will. He pays. He never plans a vacation or books it or anything...he is very uninterested in any vacations. SOmetimes it irks me that he is so apathetic about it all....but I guess I should consider it luck.

Deb!! That is totally our house. You got it. It works for me.

Mandy, some peeps consider tattoos beautiful...not defiling. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think they're neat. Not for me, but I think they're pretty. I think it looks skanky if you have them all over and wear an evening gown.....but I bet you won't be going to the Oscars any time soon.

Chan

 

[vbarry]

DVC sent us the link yesterday. I could not even finish it. She was terrible. There is a special on tomorrow night so I am going to watch. I am not at all thrilled with the rooms. I guess when I am in Florida I like to FEEL like I am in Florida and that is why it is always hard for me to stay at WL and the other non-tropical themed resorts. I am sure we will try these villas at one point or another for at least 1/2 of our trip but I can guarantee you that it will be awhile for the non-owners to get a ressie (meaning non-owners of the Bay Lake Tower- I do not plan on buying points). MK view would be nice on points instead of cash...that is for sure.

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Disney Visa has opened up free dining in the fall/winter:

http://disneyrewards.disney.go.com/newsandoffers/offer-wdwseptember08freedine.html

Code QXZ

4 nights/5 days
At a select Disney Value Resort. Only $63 per person, per day.
Total package price of $1,253 is based on 2 adults, 1 junior and 1 child in a standard room, for stays most nights 9/28-10/11, 11/9-11/22, 12/14-12/20/08.
This 4 night, 5 day Magic Your Way vacation package includes Walt Disney World® Resort hotel accommodations, Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets, and the Disney Dining Plan, which provides one quick service meal, a select snack, and one table service meal per person, per night of your package. Excludes gratuities and alcoholic beverages. Children ages 3-9 must choose from children’s menu, if available. Choose from over 100 select Disney restaurants, including Disney Character dining.

With this package you will also receive:


Disney’s Magical Express Service – Let us take your family and your luggage — as a complimentary service — to and from Orlando International Airport and your Disney Resort hotel.


Extra Magic Hours Benefit – You and your family can take advantage of extra time in a Disney Theme Park each day to enjoy select attractions. (Valid Theme Park admission required.)


Guest Transportation – Complimentary, convenient transportation takes your family from your Disney Resort hotel to all four Disney Theme Parks and more — throughout the day!

Hope this helps someone!

 

[mickeynut1]

Kristin.....OMG.....I thought the same thing....that lady was VERY ANNOYING . I feel the same way about the CR....the decor does nothing for any of us...that's why we've never stayed there . I just can't bring myself to take the plunge . That's nice you're going for your DS . Neither one of mine desire to stay there....the oldest really isn't picky but the other one wants the GF . I saw the free dining offer for fall/winter....I can't believe they're extending it that far . But I did notice for December it's only that week right before Christmas.....which is the exact time we were supposed to go but decided against it . Oh well.....I'll just have to keep my thoughts on the GF in July .


Chan.....my DH is the same way....never into the planning. He loves to go on vacation, he just wants NOTHING to do with the planning . But as long as it's Disney planning, I am glad to take care of all the details .


Well....hope all of you have a great day....I'm off to the grocery store . Catch ya all later .


Deb

 

[Lives4Disney]

Deb...we used to stay CR all the time. When DS was one yr old we started going on long vacation...like 2 to 3 wks and we'd drive down, stay CR for a week or two, and then drive to the coasts to visit the grand parents, stop at CR for a night or two and then head north. My kids LOVE LOVE LOVE the CR. DS might even be happy to go to WDW if I would cave and stay CR again. We stayed there every trip until he was about 13 or 14 and discovered the GF by accident...I actually never really liked the look of the GF. It used to be very pale and vanilla and bleh IMO. But in 2003 or 4? It was the only thing available for a last min Thanksgiving stay so we sucked it up and booked it. DH and I never looked back but the kids still do miss the CR. It's an exciting hopping resort...I just think the rooms are very Mondrian..."Lost in Translation" like....UnDisney IMO. I think they could have done something more to them....I wish they did.

I was thinking about the husband opinion thing. Mine has none. He is a total workaholic and his brain is on his work...constantly. But he is awesome at what he does. Even when I was buying new furniture - in the store I called my friend for her thoughts...., his own clothes - if it fits, he wears it, ordering the pool liner - my choice, new flooring....my choice..., He has no taste and he knows it. (thank GOD for that) It used to totally bug me that he didn't have a whole lot of input but I have come to LOVE being able to make all the decisions for our family and house!! Just keep the money coming in....

LOL on the October trip....Dh keeps saying "YOu're going"..."You know you are".... The other day, though....we were riding in the car - just Jojo and me...and she says "I can't wait for next month!!" and I was all perked up thinking to myself....omg..she's happy about WDW!!!!! And so I said.."Why? What's next month?"...and Jo says, "Halloween!!!!" And so I said, "And we might be going to Disney World"...and Jo was like "oh ya"...and then she started talking about her Halloween costume. I don't know......and then there's Lucy with her TONS and TONS of homework. It's just crappy how much she gets.

Have a great day - it's beautiful out!!!
Channing

 

[mandymommy4]

I was thinking about the husband opinion thing. Mine has none. He is a total workaholic and his brain is on his work...constantly. But he is awesome at what he does. Even when I was buying new furniture - in the store I called my friend for her thoughts...., his own clothes - if it fits, he wears it, ordering the pool liner - my choice, new flooring....my choice..., He has no taste and he knows it. (thank GOD for that) It used to totally bug me that he didn't have a whole lot of input but I have come to LOVE being able to make all the decisions for our family and house!! Just keep the money coming in....

LOL on the October trip....Dh keeps saying "YOu're going"..."You know you are".... The other day, though....we were riding in the car - just Jojo and me...and she says "I can't wait for next month!!" and I was all perked up thinking to myself....omg..she's happy about WDW!!!!! And so I said.."Why? What's next month?"...and Jo says, "Halloween!!!!" And so I said, "And we might be going to Disney World"...and Jo was like "oh ya"...and then she started talking about her Halloween costume. I don't know......and then there's Lucy with her TONS and TONS of homework. It's just crappy how much she gets.

Have a great day - it's beautiful out!!!
Channing

Channing~ you got me thinking.... I think my DH is the same way just no taste or true opinion. It makes me mad that he wont contribute more when a decision has to be made. I have a hard tome making decisions sometimes and I just need someone to help talk it through but he says idk what ever you like! UGHH! I do like that I can do what ever with the house and all but I do not like not having a person to reason me out of a horrid idea like painting my kitchen a puke pea green ! LOL!

Ok this is funny... my DS is tossing gold fish in the air and catching them with his mouth but it takes him like 10 trys to get one! LOL! I am cracking up watching him and he has no idea I am watching! I am just glad he is entertaining himself for once and not terrorizing his little sisters!

OK back to the reason I popped on here! LOL! I have a great idea! Chan I think you should leave your girls at home and come pick up my kids! They would be VERY excited to go "live at a Disney House" and I could get a week off! LOL! They have there own passes and are all potty trained...... I know you are sooooo tempted....... NOT!

Dawn~ I saw the last 5 min of the Office last night when Pam was sleeping on Jim's shoulder om like the first or second episode. It got me excited to see what happens in 8 DAYS! I am so excited for Thursday night TV again! I have the theme song as my ringtone! I love it!

 

[irisbud]

My DF is so annoying with decisions. "I don't care" "Whatever you want". Well trained already, you think? Yeah right!

I pick out something, then he points out everything that is wrong with it or that he dosen't like. When I painted the living room and hallway he said it was too dark (the paint was still wet when he filed this complaint). When we put in tile he didn't like the grout color (I chose off white so it wouldn't look so dingy so fast), etc., etc., etc. It used to really bother me a lot, but now I just tell him that he should have helped if he wanted to criticize.

 

[BlueSkies]

Hi Gals

Wow what a busy morning of chatting...

My DH too has no opinion on vacation planning...I do the planning...he does the paying (isnt that the way its supposed to be )(the man dosent even pack his own clothes )

Kristen Glad the strike is over....and that its lookin good for your June trip...

I'm afraid I'm going to take the rebel stand where the BLT (DVC not sandwich )is concerned too...

I like the way the new rooms look (Inside-not crazy for the outside...)

Like you Channing we were CR fans for a long time and then stayed at the GF and fell in love with it...

But we will stay at CR from time to time....was just there in the spring and the new rooms are beautiful (nothing like those scary bright colors they had in the prev renovation )

The new lounge on the 12th floor is great too...and my kids do love staying there....While it dosent have the victorian elegance of the GF the new rooms are sleek and elegant too(Kristin you wont be sorry once youve stayed there ) and The view cant be beat...

I try not to watch the news anymore Who needs the extra stress, but Vanessa since reading your posts it has surely made me take more notice of what goes on in the farming industry and other places than my own town....Hope everything works out well for your trip...

Have a nice day everyone

Talk to ya all later

 

[mickeynut1]

What a beautiful day today . Back from the grocery store and putting eveything away...now it's DIS time . Lots of stuff going on here today .


Chan......my DH is totally different in the fact that when he leaves work....THAT'S IT........he turns off his work cell phone and it doesn't get turned back on until the next morning . But like you said.....as long as the money keeps coming in, that's what matters...I tell DH that all the time....."you just keep bringing home the paycheck and I'll take care of everything else" . I keep letting him know I've got Disney trips to plan . I'm sorry you still haven't decided what to do about your October trip . It can't be easy with the heavy work load Lucy is getting at school . It seems Jojo is more excited for Halloween than Disney .....how does Lucy feel about the trip???

On the CR......I kind of want to stay there at some point because it would be neat to experience it . But I just can't get past the drab decor.....like you said....it feels kind of unDisney-like.....too "conventiony" to me . I don't know.....maybe one of these trips we'll try it out by staying the first 2 nights or something before moving elsewhere . I would love to stay in a tower room and have the monorail zipping by .


Mandy.....that is hilarious about your DS.....don't you just love watching them when they have NO idea .


BlueSkies......my DH does pack his own clothes.....but that's about as far as it goes . I pack mine and both DSs but I REFUSE to pack DH's because heaven forbid if something got left behind.....it would be MY FAULT . Although even though he does pack himself....it's STILL my fault if something is left behind . But that's his ONLY job and he tells me every time right before vacation....."quit stressing out so much.....it's only a vacation"..... . I do love all the planning, but the week before we go is always so hectic that my stress level goes WAY UP because I'm trying to make sure everything is in line....and he has the nerve to ask me WHY I'm so stressed....which doesn't make things better .


Deb

 

[sixisenough]

Oh, I just woke up and watched that horrible DVC video. DEEVY was nasuisating, and even more her name is way too close to mine That will not be in my future plans, but I have to say the tree house villas would be great. When we were there in July, we saw a lot of that construction going on. They are very hidden. They are also building million dollar homes now when you first come into Disney for those of you that are going soon. There is equipment everywhere.

I am with you with the DH planning trips. It is mainly my say with what goes on. The last trip he actually planned was our trip to the POP He did make all the ADR's, etc..., but after that experience that ball is back in my court.
Even all the kid decisons and running I do, so I feel like He doesn't really have a right to get upset if I am the one doing it all

I actually need some advice from you experienced parents. I am in a dilema with my oldest daughter. She is not my athlete child like my son, really has no interest in running, sweating, etc... Her main thing has been dancing which she has done since she was 3, so she is in her 6th year now. She does well, and I think it is something she will probalby use in high school. She took tumbling this past year and now we just started a new gym that is a lot more serious and that is a 40 min drive. We have decided to do the tumble/tramp team. It has been a great experience. She is loving it and working out at the same time and starting to gain confidence in her self. Here is the problem, to really get better and not feel really below the other kids (she is definitely a beginner, she lacks core strength at this time, but is working hard) she will need to add another day, which She is all for. In order to do that she will have to give up dance. Now she says that is what she wants, Do I let her quit or do I make her stick it out one more year and not make a decision in the heat of the moment???? She has already started and basically her clogging class is private with her and another girl. Then her jazz class is pretty big. Has anyone been faced with these decisions??? I can't talk to DH about because He thinks it is all crazy. I think he only gets the sports thing with my son, and I actually think I push him more than he does.

Sorry to be so winded, but i am just trying to get it all out???
Thank you girls for your help!!!!

 

[vbarry]

Evie- You already know my answer!! Let me know what you decide. I went running today. I did not do very well. I guess there is always tomorrow.

With all the dh talk I thought I would chime in. Mine makes NO decisions...EVER. I seriously built this entire house last year by myself. He made maybe 1-2 decisions and that was it. The contractor never even talked to him. Of course now he complains when something is not right or when he does not like something. As for the kids, trips etc...he really does not say much. He is a total workaholic. He works all of the time so I just take charge of what goes on around here. If it came right down to it...he would tell me to do whatever I wanted for the trip but I just feel so guilty spending the money right now. He works so hard and does not do any of the books for the farm. If we go bell up..guess what...it will be MY fault!

Oh I forgot...he does do one thing around here that is his TOTAL baby...he mows the yard and will not let me touch it. Other than the yard decisions...he makes NONE!

Have a nice night ladies!

 

[Lives4Disney]

Oh, I just woke up and watched that horrible DVC video. DEEVY was nasuisating, and even more her name is way too close to mine That will not be in my future plans, but I have to say the tree house villas would be great. When we were there in July, we saw a lot of that construction going on. They are very hidden. They are also building million dollar homes now when you first come into Disney for those of you that are going soon. There is equipment everywhere.

I am with you with the DH planning trips. It is mainly my say with what goes on. The last trip he actually planned was our trip to the POP He did make all the ADR's, etc..., but after that experience that ball is back in my court.
Even all the kid decisons and running I do, so I feel like He doesn't really have a right to get upset if I am the one doing it all

I actually need some advice from you experienced parents. I am in a dilema with my oldest daughter. She is not my athlete child like my son, really has no interest in running, sweating, etc... Her main thing has been dancing which she has done since she was 3, so she is in her 6th year now. She does well, and I think it is something she will probalby use in high school. She took tumbling this past year and now we just started a new gym that is a lot more serious and that is a 40 min drive. We have decided to do the tumble/tramp team. It has been a great experience. She is loving it and working out at the same time and starting to gain confidence in her self. Here is the problem, to really get better and not feel really below the other kids (she is definitely a beginner, she lacks core strength at this time, but is working hard) she will need to add another day, which She is all for. In order to do that she will have to give up dance. Now she says that is what she wants, Do I let her quit or do I make her stick it out one more year and not make a decision in the heat of the moment???? She has already started and basically her clogging class is private with her and another girl. Then her jazz class is pretty big. Has anyone been faced with these decisions??? I can't talk to DH about because He thinks it is all crazy. I think he only gets the sports thing with my son, and I actually think I push him more than he does.

Sorry to be so winded, but i am just trying to get it all out???
Thank you girls for your help!!!!

Evie....omg....I hear ya. Lucy gave up piano....she was AWESOME and is sooooo musical, but she started French Horn and all the clubs, student council, and other things she's in at school.....something had to give. (not to mention the homework ) It broke my heart but I feel that she had years of piano (like your DD - she had probably 6 or 7 yrs! and it's not something that will be lost or wasted....she will pick it up again...same with the dance...yah it will be rusty but it will come back) The dance she had was probably a really good base for the tumbling & taught her coordination and balance. I would say go with what she wants NOW and the see where that leads. NO dead ends...you can always change back if it doesn't work out, right? What I wouldn't like is that 40 min drive!

Vanessa.....I would have built our house myself, too. But it was already built....Everything EVERYTHING about this house was MY pick, though...furniture, colors, new flooring....it's all me. And I like it that way....I would FREAK OUT if my husband had an opinion about it. I want MY HOUSE MY WAY. His "baby" is the pool. Fine with me. I only do the girly stuff around here anyway. We used to have a lawn service, but now we have a teen to do it. I have never done the lawn in my life. LOL

Channing

 

[vbarry]

Channing~ on your answer to Evie. I totally agree. It seems like our kids are soo busy and at some point in their life they have to make decisions. It stinks but like I told Evie...it is life.

O.K. off to clean bedrooms!

P.S. Evie- Have a good night! Three nights in a row really stinks! Try and stay awake. If you feel like falling asleep just watch the DVC video on the BLT. Crazy ol Deevey Cee or whatever the heck her name was will wake ya up!

 

[Cinderumbrella]

My DH is pretty opinionated on EVERYTHING! Sometimes it is a good thing and sometimes not. But we are cut from the same mold and have almost identical taste so it works out. He was involved in the details of our wedding to a point (day, time, colors, menu, seating charts etc. In fact it was with his INSISTENCE that we went to the GF for our honeymoon- something I was very much against! ) Things he didn't care about- china patterns, flowers, favors etc.

When we built both houses (our first, and the one we live in now), he was there for picking carpet, tile, cabinets etc. Again, I am lucky that we both agreed on virtually everything. I had to work it to get my whirlpool tub and double oven, but he got his plumbing in the basement so it evened out He is still very involved in paint colors, furniture etc.

Vacations, however, is a whole other thing. First he didn't care at all- just tell me when and where (and maybe how much, but not usually). But he felt like he was "missing" something not being involved AT ALL in the 2007 trip. So when it came to this December's trip, he wanted to talk about ALL of it- where to stay (although that was a no brainer this time!), what days to go, where to eat. He was violating my space, man! I think that is how he got WDW'd out. He realized that there are only so many places to eat (that we like- since we have tried most of them over the years), only so many parks, only so many rides etc. But once we get there, he is like a little kid all over again. I would,however, like him to go back to "whatever, honey...just plan it and I will be there..."

Like I said, it is great to have a DH who likes to have an opinion, but not always. I guess the grass will always be greener...

 

[mickeynut1]

Just checking in before dinner is ready .


Well.....what I said earlier about DH not caring too much about the boys missing school.....I couldn't have been more right . When DH got home from work I told him about the free dining special for fall/winter....and that there also MIGHT be a room discount (20%) along with it (I'll believe that when I see it ). His response was "You better book it" !!! OMG....he knows darn well it would be the week before Christmas when the kids would have to miss FIVE days of school . My 8th grader I'm not worried about....it's my high schooler....five days is ALOT...isn't it???? I don't know what to do . I could always book it and try to make a final decision within a couple weeks . Any suggestions, gals???? I'm at a loss as to what to do (and that doesn't happen too often ).

Ok....gotta go get dinner on the table....DH was starving when he got home. Catch ya all later .


Deb

 

[WishesQueen]

Hello, Hello, Hello!!

I have been sooooo busy doing nothing!!!

I am not kidding, I've been running boring erands, picking up, dropping off kids and lossing the day before no time!!

BTW - my DH, not involved in any decisions, especially with the house. I love it most the time, but sometimes I want to scream. For instance: what do you want to do tonight? I don't know! Do you want to go for dinner and a movie? I don't care! Do you have any other ideas? Whatever you want to do!!!!

Sometimes I would like to hear: Come on lets go get dinner and a movie!

I guess I should just count my lucky stars, at least he's not coming up with something I don't want to do.

 

[BlueSkies]

Just checking in before dinner is ready .


Well.....what I said earlier about DH not caring too much about the boys missing school.....I couldn't have been more right . When DH got home from work I told him about the free dining special for fall/winter....and that there also MIGHT be a room discount (20%) along with it (I'll believe that when I see it ). His response was "You better book it" !!! OMG....he knows darn well it would be the week before Christmas when the kids would have to miss FIVE days of school . My 8th grader I'm not worried about....it's my high schooler....five days is ALOT...isn't it???? I don't know what to do . I could always book it and try to make a final decision within a couple weeks . Any suggestions, gals???? I'm at a loss as to what to do (and that doesn't happen too often ).

Ok....gotta go get dinner on the table....DH was starving when he got home. Catch ya all later .

Deb

Deb I know exactly what you are talking about...We took our kids out EVERY year unitl HS.
Just a thought but maybe if you work your dates a little, leave on a Thursday after school and return on a Monday night missing only 2 days of school (not too bad)...Not a long trip but enough time to do some fun stuff ...Hey its family time ( and the bonus is its at Disney )

BTW is that a new fall package for this year...sounds pretty good free dining and a room discount...usually its one or the other

As I've said although DH dosent get involved in planning vacations... he has an opinion on just about everything else But we too are usually in agreement about most things...(except how many vacations to take a year...!!!)

Im off to TRY and watch a tv show with the old channel changer

Have a nice evening all

 

[vbarry]

Hey Deb- I think you should look into it. It is a great deal. If I had some more vacation time I would consider moving ours to a week earlier to save all that $$$. The one thing about the week before Xmas is that it is probably a little slower at school. Everyone is in the holiday spirit and getting ready for a long break. Plus you will have several days over the holidays to make up the homework. I would say if at any time...this may be a good time to go.

Let us know what you find out. So where are you thinking about staying??

 

[tinklvr64]

Hey Gals.....

Evie....OK my opinion is NOT to let her quit dance. If she does become more involved in tumbling dance will make her that more graceful (Nastia Lukin Olympic gold medalist). It she decides to quit tumbling, she may be interested in cheerleading or pom/dance squad and will need those dance skills. I personally say NO...My daughter was in dance since 5th grade and was on pom/dance squad in middle school (went to Nationals at Disney) and all through high school. She also was on college dance team and captain.....it really was a great way to bridge new friends in new situations. This was so great for her when we moved inther beginning year of HS...made life long friends/same with college. OK sorry to be sooooo long winded....just my 2 cents!