I love credit cards so much! v2.0 (see first page for add'l details)

[miztressuz]

If I'm looking to view my credit info from Experian without ordering my annual free report, or paying for it, is this the option I'm looking for? https://www.experian.com/consumer-products/free-credit-report.html
Where it says "Includes a new free Credit Report from Experian every 30 days on sign in. This offer does not include a free Credit Score."

I'm just trying to see what date a card was reported to them since Chase pulls both EX and TU for me. So this option works for my immediate purpose but wanted to know if this is what everyone else is using when they check EX (or am I missing something cool )

 

[striker1064]

If I'm looking to view my credit info from Experian without ordering my annual free report, or paying for it, is this the option I'm looking for? https://www.experian.com/consumer-products/free-credit-report.html
Where it says "Includes a new free Credit Report from Experian every 30 days on sign in. This offer does not include a free Credit Score."

I'm just trying to see what date a card was reported to them since Chase pulls both EX and TU for me. So this option works for my immediate purpose but wanted to know if this is what everyone else is using when they check EX (or am I missing something cool )

Download the Experian app. Totally free.

 

[DisneyMandC]

@FloridaNative8 is there anything at BG Tampa that's closed during the winter? I'm assuming not since you guys don't get much of a winter, but just wanted to check lol. I'd like to go in January or February next year.

For those who don't know, BG Williamsburg is NOT open year round. It does have the Christmas Town event in December/early January now, but only a couple rides are open then. The park as most know it is closed December through February usually.

 

[nickle831]

When purchasing Gift cards on Raise with a CIP, will it count towards MSR?

 

[miztressuz]

Download the Experian app. Totally free.

Ok I checked that out and it sounds like it the same account type I found online (updates every 30 days, same monitoring alerts) so that must be what I'm looking for then. Thanks!

 

[speedyfishy]

When purchasing Gift cards on Raise with a CIP, will it count towards MSR?

Yes

 

[MKTokyo]

Amex did some cool things for me at Sephora

Bought a $100 Happy Teen card for $85 ($15 Amex offer credit)
Used that card to buy a $100 Sephora GC

Cart came to $266
Used $100 Sephora GC + $166 with 9x MR Amex offer

& went through United shopping portal to earn 498 miles + 1,000 mile bonus

 

[FloridaNative8]

I've always wanted to go to BG Tampa and now it's going to happen based on this post! Thanks! When is their food and wine?

It's during the weekends in March and April - great bands/musical acts, the food and wine portions are healthy (not the shot sized samples you get at Epcot!), dedicated wine/beer booths, and the food is really great.

 

[FloridaNative8]

@FloridaNative8 is there anything at BG Tampa that's closed during the winter? I'm assuming not since you guys don't get much of a winter, but just wanted to check lol. I'd like to go in January or February next year.

For those who don't know, BG Williamsburg is NOT open year round. It does have the Christmas Town event in December/early January now, but only a couple rides are open then. The park as most know it is closed December through February usually.

Nothing is closed at BG for our "winter" They do the Christmas Town here also, the kiddos love it!

 

[Haley R]

Nothing is closed at BG for our "winter" They do the Christmas Town here also, the kiddos love it!

We’ve never been to Busch gardens but we’re definitely going now that we’re moving to Florida

 

[LynnTH]

Got the letter for dh’s barclay aviator biz denial. Reason is ‘too many recent applications’.

GrAAvy train isn’t so welcoming to my dh!

The GrAAvy train does not like my DH either. First time we got the same thing "too many recent inquiries". So, I let about 6 months go by. He (I) applies again. And this time - they couldn't find any information on Experian. Like - what the heck. And I haven't had him call as they are only open until 5 and he needs me there to coach him... ARGH!!

 

[wendow]

Umm, no - I would say the Grand Floridian Villas were a huge step up from BLT - I love both places, but those GFV were pretty swanky when I stayed in them when they were new with a gorgeous view of 7 seas lagoon and 'fireworks' over the castle from my fourth floor corner room.

The best part of BLT is limited walking within the resort and the ability to walk to MK (or rather from MK at closing).

This is true! Those villas weren't around back then but BLT was the newest and best there was at the time. And we actually stayed there again the next two years. Since then, we've mostly stayed in deluxe and a couple mods but the BLT villa is still our top fav. I'll never be able to afford GF villas but I bet they are super nice!

 

[Judique]

It's during the weekends in March and April - great bands/musical acts, the food and wine portions are healthy (not the shot sized samples you get at Epcot!), dedicated wine/beer booths, and the food is really great.

I may actually get there next year!

 

[wendow]

We are AP holders at BG Tampa, and go quite often. It's great!! They just added another new coaster last month (Tigris), and they're currently redoing the wooden coaster to be a hybrid wood/steel version. Their F&W festival is awesome as well (I *almost* prefer it to Epcot's F&W ). There's plenty of areas for little ones to play (Sesame Street themed), water play areas, etc. They have some cool experiences you can do as well, like getting up close and personal with giraffes or penguins.

They have an animal hospital type building, where we've seen them do surgery on a pelican and a tiger. One time the kiddos got to make meatballs for the carnivorous animals to eat

Sounds awesome! Now I want to go. It's been on my radar for awhile but we've not made the effort but I've been considering extending our Aug trip and getting a car to go to Clearwater. Maybe we could fit BG in!

 

[Judique]

This is true! Those villas weren't around back then but BLT was the newest and best there was at the time. And we actually stayed there again the next two years. Since then, we've mostly stayed in deluxe and a couple mods but the BLT villa is still our top fav. I'll never be able to afford GF villas but I bet they are super nice!

I liked them!

Never say never. You've now got the power of the point.

 

[magickingdomprincess]

I self-referred to CIP #2 and was approved on 4/30.

My referral bonus went pending on 5/7. Hopefully you see yours 5/14

Thank you! I figured yesterday was probably way too soon but that didn't stop me from checking! Hopefully next week.

 

[wendow]

The GrAAvy train does not like my DH either. First time we got the same thing "too many recent inquiries". So, I let about 6 months go by. He (I) applies again. And this time - they couldn't find any information on Experian. Like - what the heck. And I haven't had him call as they are only open until 5 and he needs me there to coach him... ARGH!!

My dh was able to get one Citi biz and one Citi pers. COuld not get the Barclay and appears to be stuck in the unfortunate 1/60 for Citi pers. He is able to apply for another citi biz in early June and I'm almost afraid to even try!

 

[pillow]

I’ve been doing 2k a day since Sunday. My cashier is awesome. Told him what I do and he says see ya tomorrow.

Do you ring them up all at once? Just wondering if the fees come off that way since technically its limit 1. I’ve only purchased 2, and rang them up separately.

 

[LynnTH]

Wow, I'm surprised we're at little ahead of the curve on something. We have some state stores open on Sunday's, not all of them but a good number now. However it's still engrained to do the liquor run on Saturdays before it's needed for Sunday game day or dinner



I'd probably do the balcony if you could really live with 4 in a room. That seems like a reasonable price for that, assuming you get a little more SQ footage in that room type? But I might be biased being a balcony snob. We don't cruise unless we can get a balcony. Our one exception was a suite with floor to ceiling windows, that was an acceptable substitute

I booked today and did end up getting a balcony. DH likes to sit out there at night (while I am throwing my money away at the casino...). Did find one with both a pull out couch and pullman bed - so DS and DS each have their own sleeping space. We are used to being in one room - so that does not bother us at all. So, I booked the room added in an extra $100 to get a refundable rate and the tips. All together is was like $3260. I used 217,000 UR's on my Reserve so that is totally paid for. I love using my points - I just hate to see they go...

 

[disneymagicgirl]

Do you ring them up all at once? Just wondering if the fees come off that way since technically its limit 1. I’ve only purchased 2, and rang them up separately.

Fees came off when I bought 2 at once