I love credit cards so much!

[DisneyMandC]

Appreciate the tips on jetlag! Dallas to Hawaii is the longest flight I've ever been on!

ATL to Hawaii is the longest I've done. I landed at 3 PM Hawaii time (9PM EST with daylight savings). I felt like I was drunk when I got off the plane and saw sunshine! I took the advice I'd heard from others which was to stay up until a reasonable time to go to bed, so I went to sleep at 9 PM Hawaii time and was able to sleep until 4 AM when DH had to get up to go to base.

 

[magickingdomprincess]

Wow I didn’t know it was that great of a deal lol but that’s exactly what I was thinking. I’m just trying to figure out which 3 to do first. I’m thinking Epcot area first and WL second maybe

I was wondering that too! is $300/ni for WL really inexpensive? I guess I'm spoiled by DVC. Although I will admit I currently have a 4 night BC ressie for $390/night (tax included) for F&W Fest the last week of Sept. I'm splitting with my mom and uncle for an adults only trip, so when you divide by 3 it doesn't seem as bad! This is just our backup plan too in case my DVC add on doesn't come through, and I can't find a better AP discount.

 

[wendow]

ATL to Hawaii is the longest I've done. I landed at 3 PM Hawaii time (9PM EST with daylight savings). I felt like I was drunk when I got off the plane and saw sunshine! I took the advice I'd heard from others which was to stay up until a reasonable time to go to bed, so I went to sleep at 9 PM Hawaii time and was able to sleep until 4 AM when DH had to get up to go to base.

I never had any jet lag from Hawaii but I was also a teen. I'm lots older now so I need to follow all the advice closely lol! I don't sleep on planes. Ever. On the way back from Hawaii, we flew overnight. I swear every single person on that plane was asleep but me :/

 

[spacerangerqueen]

In case anyone was wondering. I used my CSP with Samsung Pay at one of those new penny press machines that doesn't take coins at the Grand Floridian and it shows up as a snack vending machine and coded 2x for dining

 

[magickingdomprincess]

Just read an article on all ears that Star Wars will probably open at DL in June. Am I crazy to be planning a trip there for the end of July?!? DH and I have been about eight years ago with DS20, but my little ones (5 and 7) haven't ever been. I thought it'd be a great use of my N/F cert, but I just wonder how crazy it's going to be. I like SW but am definitely not a fanatic about it.

 

[thevalley]

HI ALL!!!!
I hope all is well. I had an awesome FIRST time at WDW. The poly and contmp. was amazing. i cant wait to go back. the MVMCP was pretty cool, the kids loved seeing all the characters and the prince and princess. the xmas lights and decorations was so special. i loved it. im 42 and felt like a kid again.

i need some help, do we have a referral for the pink amex card? i am planning on applying tonight. should i have DW apply since she is 2/24? im 4/24 and have one coming off in march. i also was thinking of applying for the barclay + (i think)?? i have hopes of Hawaii in April 2020 for our 10 year anniversary. i just finished up spend on the sw biz and cant get the personal until march.
thanks for all of the input.

 

[Albort]

In case anyone was wondering. I used my CSP with Samsung Pay at one of those new penny press machines that doesn't take coins at the Grand Floridian and it shows up as a snack vending machine and coded 2x for dining

sooo... ur suppose to eat those coins then right?

In other news, ppl are reporting amex plat incrementals dont work with delta anymore... My guess is that delta GCs are from cashstar now?

 

[speedyfishy]

HI ALL!!!!
I hope all is well. I had an awesome FIRST time at WDW. The poly and contmp. was amazing. i cant wait to go back. the MVMCP was pretty cool, the kids loved seeing all the characters and the prince and princess. the xmas lights and decorations was so special. i loved it. im 42 and felt like a kid again.

i need some help, do we have a referral for the pink amex card? i am planning on applying tonight. should i have DW apply since she is 2/24? im 4/24 and have one coming off in march. i also was thinking of applying for the barclay + (i think)?? i have hopes of Hawaii in April 2020 for our 10 year anniversary. i just finished up spend on the sw biz and cant get the personal until march.
thanks for all of the input.

Amex Rose Gold? Do you have another Amex you can potentially refer yourself.

 

[thevalley]

Amex Rose Gold? Do you have another Amex you can potentially refer yourself.

i only have the bbp, spg personal, and the hilton biz

 

[WaywardMemphian]

@kmc8826 , IIRC you have an AMex Plat which (if you keep it) could benefit you since you're automatically gold with Amex Plat. Or...consider the Aspire which confers Diamond level status (and has a $100 lower AF than the plat) if you're not planning on keeping the Plat.



Aww, bless your heart! Once you get those, remember to use all of your Global Entry credit card credits to enroll in that (well, once they reopen I guess).

I apologize for the unsolicited advice, but @DisneyMandC , @Haley R , @wendow , @kmc8826 --please remember that the jet lag is REAL (I remember when John and Kevin did a Dreams Unlimited podcast about Tokyo DL and viewers were annoyed because they weren't enthusiastic enough-they attributed it to being super jet lagged). I've been to Japan twice and frankly hated it, likely because I flew economy (on y'alls tax dollars so thanks) and never recovered from jet lag. So please, especially if you're flying economy but regardless, read and try whatever you can, remedy wise, to mitigate it. It sounds like y'all are making trips of a lifetime and I'd hate for you to be disappointed. I don't want to sound like a know it all...but I've been there done that and didn't go to Tokyo DL because I was just too exhausted (and I was 22 and 24 so not like I was the old fart I am now).

We want to break the flight up with a 3 to 4 day stop over in Hawaii

 

[tink1970]

only have the bbp, spg personal, and the hilton biz

I think the BBP should have a referral link-it will take you to a screen that shows the bbp- that will have an area that says "not the product for you? Explore other cards." Then go to personal, and the (rose) gold should be an option. Good luck!

 

[Albort]

i only have the bbp, spg personal, and the hilton biz

self referral from BBP. should add +15k.

 

[Haley R]

We always stayed at WL when I was growing up and I LOVED it! DH and I went to eat at Artist Point during our honeymoon, and we both love the look and feel of the hotel.



I paid $1000 towards our September trip yesterday to finish off the CSP MSR, then cashed out 100,000 URs to cover it. No looking back now.



Yes! I am definitely keeping this in mind. We are planning to fly out business, if not first (I'm actually leaning towards business because first on JAL looks like DH and I basically wouldn't even seen each other for the entire flight haha). One of the reasons I decided on JAL instead of ANA is because there are a lot more JAL flights we can take, so I think I should have an easier job getting award flights with them than I would with ANA. I'll definitely be building in some additional time to combat jet lag on our trip.

So far I only asked the TA to get our last 3 nights at WL. She said she won’t know if it’s available until she calls so I guess we’ll see what she says. I looked at Disney again for our first 3 nights and boardwalk is no longer available at the $371 price

 

[Haley R]

I was wondering that too! is $300/ni for WL really inexpensive? I guess I'm spoiled by DVC. Although I will admit I currently have a 4 night BC ressie for $390/night (tax included) for F&W Fest the last week of Sept. I'm splitting with my mom and uncle for an adults only trip, so when you divide by 3 it doesn't seem as bad! This is just our backup plan too in case my DVC add on doesn't come through, and I can't find a better AP discount.

Compared to other deluxe prices that I’m seeing it’s a pretty good price. We paid $380/night in October with a magical rate and that had been the most we have ever paid for a resort. I’m hoping we get WL for our last 3 nights and we will have to figure something out for our first 3

 

[Ngwira]

Credits finally posted for the Staples 30 percent off on my CFU and CF. My Amex airline Plat credits finally posted as well. Bought 2 AA $100 gift cards. I'm just waiting for my Saks credit to post. I scored 3 MAC lipsticks with it. I also scored the Staples and Lowes 10 percent off on my BBP but no plans on what to buy just yet.

I also noticed that my annual fee for my CSR has not posted yet even though I opened the card in October 2016. I did pay the 2016 and 2017 annual fees (both posted in October of 2016 and October of 2017), so maybe luck? Anyone else not seeing their annual fee post on the CSR?

I also received 20,000 MR for spending $3,000 on my Amex Platinum (retention offer). They have posted! Also plan to use the Amex offer for Viator. Booking a day trip to Quebec City and Montmorency Falls from Montreal for this August.

I will be 3/24 on February 1. 2 Chase cards are falling off on January 11 and January 13th. I am going for the CIP. Any tips for me?

 

[Lain]

In other news, ppl are reporting amex plat incrementals dont work with delta anymore... My guess is that delta GCs are from cashstar now?

Ouch. I hope it’s just all the anxiety that the charges are taking longer than usual to credit. I was so sad when I read HA gift certificates no longer credited, so I feel for our Delta hostages. But let’s be honest, those $50 increments are a PITA.

 

[wendow]

Compared to other deluxe prices that I’m seeing it’s a pretty good price. We paid $380/night in October with a magical rate and that had been the most we have ever paid for a resort. I’m hoping we get WL for our last 3 nights and we will have to figure something out for our first 3

I think staying that close to MK for $300 night is a good deal.

 

[thevalley]

not to be a pain but how do i self refer?

 

[disneymagicgirl]

I think Lowe's is fine! I have bought GC's from them many times during an Amex MSR.

Thanks I'm excited too but not breathing a word to the kids until I can read more. It's so overwhelming to me trying to figure out how to make all of it work. Also, I've never really traveled int'l (other than Caribbean, Mexico and Canada) so this is way out of my comfort zone!!

so exciting!

 

[disneymagicgirl]

So if only Disney resorts are listed on Hotel Canary does that mean you're guaranteed a Disney resort? I guess that's what I'm most worried about, but $142/night is awesome. Our choices right now are to do the Priceline deal and not know what resort we get or do Boardwalk for $371/night. It's a big difference in price, but at least we would know what we are getting. What do you think?

you should be able to figure out which one by comparing the normal price with the crossed out price on the express deal, plus the number of reviews and rating.