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[disneymagicgirl]

I also assume the one by Easter will be absolutely crazy

Yes and my 40th is Good Friday so that is when I was looking too.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

How do we get the AP bands? I've not gotten anything like that and Disney never told us to go order any.

They didn't tell me either...disboards did...likely this group even.

You just go into your magicbands section on MDE and you will see they are avail to order.

 

[mmmears]

Lol we have a decent amount of URs. I just got my CIP and Dh will get the CIC next so it’s hard for me to switch gears to MRs right now haha

I'm collecting both. I don't discriminate.

 

[Haley R]

I'm collecting both. I don't discriminate.

Well we did get the pop up trying for a Hilton biz so that put a bad taste in my mouth. Maybe after the CIC we’ll try for something

 

[magickingdomprincess]

Only Summer. I think the one Bernina took is either out of Dover or Copenhagen. The one we took went to Iceland as well, and that one started in Copenhagen and ended in Dover. Used MRs for those flights.

ETA - Disney only goes there in summer. Viking offers cruises in winter, too, but it can be rough (not sure if you saw all the footage from the one caught out at sea for 2 days). Summer is cold enough for me; I can't imagine what winter feels like.

My mom took a Viking cruise to Norway and Iceland in August and they loved it! Especially Norway, she said it was beautiful!

 

[disneymagicgirl]

We’ve taken most of our cruises with last minute discounted rates. Planning years out doesn’t work for us.

same

 

[disneymagicgirl]

Thank you, I just booked the 4 nighter in April cuz of this discussion and this post in particular! Lol! So if the "after" is only 1 night, would you go back to WDW for essentially an abbreviated day?

Currently we will have 3 nights at DRR (Riviera resort) prior. Figure we will keep to Epcot (2 days) and Hollywood Studios (1 day).

Sandwich 4-d DCL Bahamas.

AKL Jambo after... 1/2 day at AK.

Depart 1230 MCO next day.

One question, realistically, when can I expect to get back to WDW when disembark is 0730 for the cruise in Canaveral? It's been three years since we've been on a DCL...or any cruise for that matter.

Yes, I have gone back for 1 night post cruise more than once and done 2 half park days.
The bus will leave for wdw as soon as they fill it. I'd say you can be there around 10. You'll likely have multiple resort stops. To make best use of time, hire happy limo or someone similar. Even uber works. That will get you back much quicker.

 

[wendow]

Lol we have a decent amount of URs. I just got my CIP and Dh will get the CIC next so it’s hard for me to switch gears to MRs right now haha

UR's are definitely my fav point currency. I've found so little travel reasons to collect MR's but with Chase's restrictions on cards, I did branch out into MR's as a way to 'pass the time' between Chase apps. I've accumulated a nice little stash and plan to keep adding when I can and eventually cash out through Schwab (unless Amex gets a clue that I am in Home Depot every other day and gives me a sale on HD cards).

 

[disneymagicgirl]

I would love a Norwegian Cruise. It sounds really pretty. I won’t rule out Royal Caribbean now that so many of you have said the longer ones aren’t as bad. I’ve just heard some horrible things but I’m guessing they were short cruises and most likely during spring break or something.

My girls only trip weekend on a rccl had blow up dolls that were carried around by bachelor parties...is that what you are avoiding? The doll even went swimming.

It was a 3 day sailing though, out of PC, so not the same a one of the nice new ships that does a longer sailing. 2 different animals there. I'd like to try another RCCL on a newer ship someday with my family, even after the blow up doll incident.

 

[Haley R]

My girls only trip weekend on a rccl had blow up dolls that were carried around by bachelor parties...is that what you are avoiding? The doll even went swimming.

It was a 3 day sailing though, out of PC, so not the same a one of the nice new ships that does a longer sailing. 2 different animals there. I'd like to try another RCCL on a newer ship someday with my family, even after the blow up doll incident.

Oh god yeah that’s what I was talking about lol. I guess if we sail with them it’ll need to be a long cruise . Our old neighbors we used to live by cruised often but I can’t remember who they used. I wanna say princess but I can’t remember

 

[wendow]

I have my DVC sliders and several AP sliders. I don't wear my band,I wear the puck in a holder on my apple watch. The slider keeps the puck on.
The bags are packed and we are off tomorrow morning for our short visit for the last Illuminations

How does this work with wearing the puck on your apple watch? I have seen this referenced a few times but I don't get how that works.

Also, did you get your Target order fixed? I've not been in all week to use the extra 5% and probably won't be able to tomorrow either. But was just curious if you got yours corrected.

 

[elgerber]

How does this work with wearing the puck on your apple watch? I have seen this referenced a few times but I don't get how that works.

Also, did you get your Target order fixed? I've not been in all week to use the extra 5% and probably won't be able to tomorrow either. But was just curious if you got yours corrected.

Yes I went to customer service and they happily reversed the payment and adjusted and double checked every single item. My bill was $21 lower. Big difference. Go to Etsy and look up magic band puck holder and you can see them. Best things ever.

 

[smmco]

I definitely feel that struggle! I always try to do WDW for at least a week in the spring and this would be attached to it so I don't want to take too much away from that, but a cruise is a cruise! I can't forget that is an adventure in itself!


Yes, those dates may actually work better is I "sandwich" between two WDW resorts. I admit I am a little scared of motion sickness. I've never had it before, but I don't do well with some simulators at WDW and Universal so the thought is in the back of my mind. I will take/wear/do whatever I can to avoid it! I just don't want it to ruin the cruise or the WDW portions of the trip.


Hmmm so the 3 worked well as a test, and the 4 was a nice break. I will play and see what fits. The week I normally go will also have Easter around it so that is something to factor. I can either deal with it, or push the trip up or back. It would make WDW less crowded if it wasn't that week LOL
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I've never done a 3 night...way too short. Four night is about right if you're combining it with a WDW trip. I'm very prone to motion sickness. I've been on 23 cruises from 4 days to 13 days in all kind of seas including 25-foot swell. I take Dramamine. In normal or light swells I don't need to take anything. I do take Dramine when visiting Universal. I'm ok for the first 3 or 4 coaster/simulator rides and then I start to get sick. The key is pre-medicating once you get seasick it's too late.

Our first cruise was a 4 day. We didn't leave Port Canaveral until 4 am due to a tropical storm. I didn't take any meds and I was so sick I wished I was dead. Seasickness is the worst feeling in the world. The following three days the sea was as smooth as glass and it ended up being the best vacation ever. I've been hooked on cruising ever since. I'm the only one in my family that suffers from seasickness. My DH never gets seasick, but he has a hard time with rollercoasters. My kids never get seasick, but they get carsick. . You just never know until you try it. Simulators may bother you, but rolling around in the ocean may not. I would just recommend having meclizine or Dramamine on hand just in case.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Bank churners, any reason to keep Fidelity or Ellevest open? Trying to simplify my weekly account check ins.

Fidelity offers select trades commission free, but if that’s your thing a few brokers offer that. As for the bank account, it has benefits for international travel but Schwab’s checking account is better- if you can get that one instead I see 0 reason to keep Fidelity.

I’m biased on Ellevest. Imho- Ellevest can suck it. My bonus and referral should have been released to me over 3 weeks ago and Ellevest just can’t figure out what’s going wrong. The founder stepped back/sold her position after raising a bunch of money this year and expanding the business with that $50 referral offer. Hey, if this is the top I want out too. I can’t WAIT to shut that thing down.

 

[vanjust14]

I definitely feel that struggle! I always try to do WDW for at least a week in the spring and this would be attached to it so I don't want to take too much away from that, but a cruise is a cruise! I can't forget that is an adventure in itself!


Yes, those dates may actually work better is I "sandwich" between two WDW resorts. I admit I am a little scared of motion sickness. I've never had it before, but I don't do well with some simulators at WDW and Universal so the thought is in the back of my mind. I will take/wear/do whatever I can to avoid it! I just don't want it to ruin the cruise or the WDW portions of the trip.


Hmmm so the 3 worked well as a test, and the 4 was a nice break. I will play and see what fits. The week I normally go will also have Easter around it so that is something to factor. I can either deal with it, or push the trip up or back. It would make WDW less crowded if it wasn't that week LOL

I suffer from motion sickness. Simpsons, Mission Space, and teacups come to mind as rides I cannot handle. I've been on 3 cruises and have never gotten so sick I wouldn't go on one. Just have some meds handy just in case!

 

[CyndiLouWho]

I suffer from motion sickness. Simpsons, Mission Space, and teacups come to mind as rides I cannot handle. I've been on 3 cruises and have never gotten so sick I wouldn't go on one. Just have some meds handy just in case!

None of the rides bother me but I had seasickness the first sea day of our Alaska cruise. DS and I both woke up feeling yucky. Couldn’t eat breakfast, stayed in the room most of the morning although we tried walking around the ship to see if that helped. Took Dramamine IIRC, and felt better by noonish. No issues after that.

 

[gottalovepluto]

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[orangecuse]

We received targeted offers recently for Capital One and BB&T. Can’t find the exact offers on Doc but anyone have experience with these banks? I like that neither require DDs as the only way to trigger the bonus because both of our employers make it a huge PITA to change it.

 

[mmmears]

None of the rides bother me but I had seasickness the first sea day of our Alaska cruise. DD and I both woke up feeling yucky. Couldn’t eat breakfast, stayed in the room most of the morning although we tried walking around the ship to see if that helped. Took Dramamine IIRC, and felt better by noonish. No issues after that.

I can't ride those rides (and more) and have to wear a patch when we cruise, but I'm still willing to go.

AA is acting like a bitter ex

AA has gone from a decent airline to an awful one in the past 18mos IMHO. This is from personal experience although reading about all the issues online is just reinforcing those thoughts. It's why we cashed in all of those GCs we were holding and booked DD on another airline.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

For those looking for Disney World resort discounts for Jan/Feb/Mar:

According to what I feel is a reputable source: Discounts may come out Tuesday. It's also possible that Tuesday won't happen so don't shoot the messenger if I'm wrong.

Anything can change, I'd still check on Monday. (I feel it's VERY safe to say they won't happen on a weekend, I've never seen Disney release discounts over a weekend). Perhaps we could see a Visa Discount release on Monday but it seems signs are pointing to Tuesday.

I can't share what this source is but it's more than a bus driver rumor, I'll just say that. Happy weekend everybody!