HELP!!!!!! More Disney Dreams to fulfill! 09/04 Exciting news!

[dizneeat]

Hello! Thanks for the info on the magnets! Love that last one. Too cute. Anything that can knock Mickey off his high horse.

Your last day plans sound super exciting. Someday.... and dinner at Cali Grill???? WOW!

And hey...I made you PTR!

Yeah, now that we HAVE a plan of attack the photo was a must do! Cannot wait to see Max's face when they bring out the Kitchen Sink!

And Cali Grill is a must do every trip - ever since we first went, we made it a point to return there.
I really hope they are still open in August, as there are rumours that the restaurant is going to close for refurbishment and maybe they will reopen as another restaurant.

Looks like the changes to park hours have been a good thing for you! I love all the new plans..especially meeting with Tina! And the 4 parks in one day. That looks amazing..but very exhausting. I can't wait to hear how it goes.

For us the change in park hours works out to our advantage! And the change/upgrade to the Poly is very welcome as it puts us in VERY close proximity to the MK on our arrival night.

We have done the 4 parks/1 day before and I can tell you, it helps to have your own car! And the only obstacle we had so far (parking at the MK) is easy this time as we are staying at BLT and can just walk over to the MK!
We'll see HOW much we'll get done!

 

[jenseib]

Great changes! I would love to try all 4 parks in 1 day

 

[mrp4352]

Love it!!

 

[gallmcduck]

we are doing eastern in october not that I am counting ............257 days to go great news on your european trips, italy is a beautiful country. What wonderful packages to come home to such lovely DISfriends and Cast Members
I am definatley hooked to visit remy's glad you are going along
What wonderful pixie dust sprinkled sprinkled your way and on the monorail line too
not quite caught up with all your ptr to be continued.......

 

[tinacaplan]

Yeah, now that we HAVE a plan of attack the photo was a must do! Cannot wait to see Max's face when they bring out the Kitchen Sink!

I just want a cherry Coke! I know that sounds weird, but I can still almost taste it. It was the first time I'd ever had one that was mixed like that and it was SO good.

And Cali Grill is a must do every trip - ever since we first went, we made it a point to return there.
I really hope they are still open in August, as there are rumours that the restaurant is going to close for refurbishment and maybe they will reopen as another restaurant.

It is great...even though I cancelled it again. We could only get in at 5:45, which just wasn't making me happy. But I have a much later ADR there when I go back in April with my friend.

And, yes, I've heard the rumor, too. Wherever I read it, they made it sound like they would definitely re-open as something else. Who knows? Maybe your favorite server will be able to you some insight?



For us the change in park hours works out to our advantage! And the change/upgrade to the Poly is very welcome as it puts us in VERY close proximity to the MK on our arrival night.

We have done the 4 parks/1 day before and I can tell you, it helps to have your own car! And the only obstacle we had so far (parking at the MK) is easy this time as we are staying at BLT and can just walk over to the MK!
We'll see HOW much we'll get done!

 

[Teri1]

Karin tell Tom I absolutely love the Stitch in the suitecase magnet! Love all the Mickey related things he's throwing out. Great job! Won't be long and you will be back on the Dream!!!

 

[cbg1027]

I can't believe I haven't tried The Wave yet either....it's so hard to decide where to eat since I have to balance old favorites with new places. One of these days I will make it there!

Speaking of old favorites, I ended up eating at Cali Grill on Friday 1/22, and guess who our server was? Yes, I requested Ron and got him! I told him Karin and Tom recommended him to me and he was very flattered. He was also a really fantastic server and I see why you guys always request him. He knows his wine really well. My DBF Kevin ordered the Pork Tenderloin and Ron gave him a few wine recommendations. We snubbed the Duckhorn Merlot he suggested because we don't really care for Merlots, but Ron gave us a taste of a few wines and the Duckhorn was fantastic! He really hit a home run with us!

He said to tell you and Tom hello. I did spill that you guys would probably be paying him a visit in late February, so he's expecting to see you!

 

[dizneeat]

Great changes! I would love to try all 4 parks in 1 day

We are quite happy the way it all worked out in the end. Now all we have to do is sit and wait for our vacation to start!

And start planning for the summer one! My ADR booking window opens when we are staying at the Poly - should be fun making them while at Disney!

Love it!!

we are doing eastern in october not that I am counting ............257 days to go great news on your european trips, italy is a beautiful country. What wonderful packages to come home to such lovely DISfriends and Cast Members
I am definatley hooked to visit remy's glad you are going along
What wonderful pixie dust sprinkled sprinkled your way and on the monorail line too
not quite caught up with all your ptr to be continued.......

for the Eastern Caribbean cruise! Hope you come back and tell us all about it!

We are really looking forward to our European breaks as well, especially since they are so close together - should be fun!

Yes, there was quite a bit of pixie dust sprinkled our way! I was actually shocked when we were offered the Poly instead of POR!
And now that we are on the Monorail, it makes it super easy to hop over to the MK, esp. with the extra long hours at the MK!

 

[dizneeat]

I just want a cherry Coke! I know that sounds weird, but I can still almost taste it. It was the first time I'd ever had one that was mixed like that and it was SO good.

It is great...even though I cancelled it again. We could only get in at 5:45, which just wasn't making me happy. But I have a much later ADR there when I go back in April with my friend.

And, yes, I've heard the rumor, too. Wherever I read it, they made it sound like they would definitely re-open as something else. Who knows? Maybe your favorite server will be able to you some insight?

If we get a Kitchen Sink you will HAVE TO have some too! It's huge - no way Max will be able to finish it all!

I am glad you got a Cali Grill ADR for April! We really need to ask Ron about them closing and where he is going to be transfered to. Maybe we will find a new favourite restaurant!

Karin tell Tom I absolutely love the Stitch in the suitecase magnet! Love all the Mickey related things he's throwing out. Great job! Won't be long and you will be back on the Dream!!!

He did well on the magnets, didn't he? Yesterday we designed some postcards to give away as FE gifts on our next cruise. Vistaprint is sending me offers, so we just had to!
I cannot believe we will be back on the DREAM in less than 4 weeks!

I can't believe I haven't tried The Wave yet either....it's so hard to decide where to eat since I have to balance old favorites with new places. One of these days I will make it there!

Speaking of old favorites, I ended up eating at Cali Grill on Friday 1/22, and guess who our server was? Yes, I requested Ron and got him! I told him Karin and Tom recommended him to me and he was very flattered. He was also a really fantastic server and I see why you guys always request him. He knows his wine really well. My DBF Kevin ordered the Pork Tenderloin and Ron gave him a few wine recommendations. We snubbed the Duckhorn Merlot he suggested because we don't really care for Merlots, but Ron gave us a taste of a few wines and the Duckhorn was fantastic! He really hit a home run with us!

He said to tell you and Tom hello. I did spill that you guys would probably be paying him a visit in late February, so he's expecting to see you!

I know what you mean about juggling old favourites and trying new restaurants, but The Wave is really worth trying it!

for requesting Ron! He really knows his job inside out, doesn't he? Guess what ...... we had the same experience with him suggesting wines. We really had our mind set on one and he suggested the Mer Soleil - and boy, was he right with his suggestion. It was fantastic!
I promised to email him shortly before we go back - so I hope he'll be working and we get to see him again! Thanks for letting him know we are coming back!

 

[dizneeat]

And another Disney puzzle solved!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, I solved another one of the little puzzles Disney likes to throw at me! Now let me explain.

I just LOVE to see all my reservations lined up on the Disney site (when it works ).
So far I had four reservations for February and August/September, but it was bugging me that once I had figured out I could pull up my DVC reservation, I had no way to pull up my UK reservation with their confirmatation number.
Since my booking window for ADRs opens when we are at Disney in February I thought about calling them to ask for the number.
Last year it had taken me more than an hour (long distance call) to get the number and then I had to call back because they had given me a wrong one. So I thought why not save myself the time on the phone (and a little money) and send them an email.
That's what I did on Saturday. Now imagine my surprise when I got an answer yesterday!!!!!!!!
They told me exactly how to make a reservation and in the end offered a number that should work.
It was a long number ........ a really long one. So I started counting the digits. 13 digits!!! Now while I really love the number 13 (M for Mickey is the 13th letter of the alphabet! ), I do NOT like it in confirmation numbers. So here I went to the US site and keyed in all my 13 digits, gave all the information they need to provide and the reply was ........ incorrect confirmation number!
Indeed it had not accepted the last digit! It was to late to call, so I thought I'd just give it a try as there were two of the same digits next to each other. Took one of them off and ........ voila!!!!!!!!!!

ALL of my reservations are displayed!

The last one is definitely going to change, but I let my Free Dining reservation ride until I am able to make my DVC reservation in a few weeks. We haven't really decided where to stay yet, so this is going to be a surprise for all of us!

Okay, you have all done enough reading ........ time to continue the countdown to our February Vacation!

25 more days!!!!!!!!!

 

[jenseib]

 

[mrp4352]

And here's another update!

here is another one of Tom's magnets! Check the luggage tag!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you think Tom would mind if I "borrowed" this picture and redid it for my cruises this year? I love it!!

 

[Tink rules]

Could Tom make one without the stateroom number??? I can fill in my own number then!!!

 

[dizneeat]

Thanks Jen!
I really LOVE to see most of my "ducks" in a row!
Soon enough I will be able to make that DVC booking - online!

Do you think Tom would mind if I "borrowed" this picture and redid it for my cruises this year? I love it!!

He would not mind at all! He was pretty pleased you liked his design so much! Send me a PM if you want me to send you the photo without the stateroom number!

Could Tom make one without the stateroom number??? I can fill in my own number then!!!

He has already made it for you. I sent you a PM!

 

[Tink rules]

Karen.. Please thank Tom for me!!! It's wonderful!

 

[tinacaplan]

Hello, friend! Just stopping in to say hello. Been a long, busy week. But we're one more work week closer to Disney! Not sure about you...but only 15 more teaching days!!!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hm, I guess it will be pretty "hard" for you to have to consider the DCL cruise!

Oh my, I really really really hope that we get to cruise together, Tammie! Maybe you could "help" the rest of your family lean towards a summer cruise. Just tell them that Spring Break is very crowded and Hurricane cruises are far more fun!

That would be so great if it worked out! I don't know how soon I will get a commitment from a certain BIL, so you pick a date and I will start planting the "bugs" Your trip is so close! I can't believe how fast the time is flying by!

Hello! Thanks for the info on the magnets! Love that last one. Too cute. Anything that can knock Mickey off his high horse.

Your last day plans sound super exciting. Someday.... and dinner at Cali Grill???? WOW!

And hey...I made you PTR!

Hey! "....it was all started by a Mouse." - Walt Disney



Okay, I know life would be boring with only one flavor of ice cream! Actually, I'm going to Hawaii in March, so maybe Stitch and I will be good friends soon!

 

[annmarieda]

And another Disney puzzle solved!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, I solved another one of the little puzzles Disney likes to throw at me! Now let me explain.

I just LOVE to see all my reservations lined up on the Disney site (when it works ).
So far I had four reservations for February and August/September, but it was bugging me that once I had figured out I could pull up my DVC reservation, I had no way to pull up my UK reservation with their confirmatation number.
Since my booking window for ADRs opens when we are at Disney in February I thought about calling them to ask for the number.
Last year it had taken me more than an hour (long distance call) to get the number and then I had to call back because they had given me a wrong one. So I thought why not save myself the time on the phone (and a little money) and send them an email.
That's what I did on Saturday. Now imagine my surprise when I got an answer yesterday!!!!!!!!
They told me exactly how to make a reservation and in the end offered a number that should work.
It was a long number ........ a really long one. So I started counting the digits. 13 digits!!! Now while I really love the number 13 (M for Mickey is the 13th letter of the alphabet! ), I do NOT like it in confirmation numbers. So here I went to the US site and keyed in all my 13 digits, gave all the information they need to provide and the reply was ........ incorrect confirmation number!
Indeed it had not accepted the last digit! It was to late to call, so I thought I'd just give it a try as there were two of the same digits next to each other. Took one of them off and ........ voila!!!!!!!!!!

ALL of my reservations are displayed!

The last one is definitely going to change, but I let my Free Dining reservation ride until I am able to make my DVC reservation in a few weeks. We haven't really decided where to stay yet, so this is going to be a surprise for all of us!

Okay, you have all done enough reading ........ time to continue the countdown to our February Vacation!

25 more days!!!!!!!!!

With all your trips planned and some of the recent changes, I was just trying to figure out where and when you are staying places. This kinda sums it up now doesn't it. Course, then there are your 2013 dates! keeping all you have planned straight is very confusing.

 

[Tink rules]

Ummm Karin... there's 25 or so resorts at WDW... haven't you forgotten to book a couple???

 

[dizneeat]

Karen.. Please thank Tom for me!!! It's wonderful!

He's happy he could help!

Hello, friend! Just stopping in to say hello. Been a long, busy week. But we're one more work week closer to Disney! Not sure about you...but only 15 more teaching days!!!

You are so right - long busy week behind us - now another long week ahead of us!
But we'll live! I can make my DVC reservation on Thursday and can do online check in in just 10 days!!!!!
And those 15 teaching days will hopefully glide by without any big stepping stones in the way!
Can't wait to see you all again!

That would be so great if it worked out! I don't know how soon I will get a commitment from a certain BIL, so you pick a date and I will start planting the "bugs" Your trip is so close! I can't believe how fast the time is flying by!


Hey! "....it was all started by a Mouse." - Walt Disney



Okay, I know life would be boring with only one flavor of ice cream! Actually, I'm going to Hawaii in March, so maybe Stitch and I will be good friends soon!

Well, when you are trying to convince your family, tell them that the August 10 Eastern Caribbean will be a great cruise to take.

I cannot wait to hear all about Hawaii! It has always been a dream of mine to visit Hawaii and so far we have not made it there - so I would LOVE to hear all about it!

With all your trips planned and some of the recent changes, I was just trying to figure out where and when you are staying places. This kinda sums it up now doesn't it. Course, then there are your 2013 dates! keeping all you have planned straight is very confusing.

Ann, sometimes even I am confused!
I just set our Owner's Locker delivery and I had to think about which resorts we wanted it delivered to!
I really love to look at all the reservations - they have something so "relaxing" for me - being sure I can go back to my happy place!

Ummm Karin... there's 25 or so resorts at WDW... haven't you forgotten to book a couple???

Yes, I know, we should have spread out a little, but ............