It’s Not Christmas Till We Visit The Mouse! Dec. 2006

[lexmelinda]

Great job, V! Sorry to hear your day didn't go as planned. Avoid the Sci-Fi, huh? And the boat to MGM? Got it!

“Mommy, what’s that smell?!?!”

Outta the mouths of babes........ I knew this was gonna be bad....but what a pain in the asp! I can't stand the overpowering odor of artificial flowers. Hope your stay at BWI, on the whole, was better than day 1.

Coming soon: Is that a pineapple or are you just happy to see me?

Ah, the Poly.....now this sounds promising!

 

[PrincessV]

Just a quick "Hello" and thanks for reading to all! I'll get back in here to respond better soon(ish), but right now I'm S I C K. I think I have the flu. I maanged to post the last installment and then pretty much fell into bed last night. I just got on the computer to get some vital school info. and check in with the DIS and I'm exhausted already, so it's back to the couch for me. Hope to "see" you tomorrow!

 

[aldisneygrl]

Sorry about your room V! I agree that it just isn't right to speak about that right in front of you. I understand that they have different rooms, but it seems like they should have done whatever possible to offer you a room you could live in. The "old" Disney used to be that way. I think they are cutting corners now, not as focused on customer service anymore.

I know what you mean about the boat ride from MGM to Boardwalk. It is a 30 minute ride the captain told us. I will tell more in my TR, when I get it done, and will tell you a real funny story about trying to "outsmart" the Disney Transportation system. I told the kids that it made for a memorable story from our Disney vacation.

Hope you get to feeling better soon V! Sorry you are feeling

 

[Lauralee131]

Just a quick "Hello" and thanks for reading to all! I'll get back in here to respond better soon(ish), but right now I'm S I C K. I think I have the flu. I maanged to post the last installment and then pretty much fell into bed last night. I just got on the computer to get some vital school info. and check in with the DIS and I'm exhausted already, so it's back to the couch for me. Hope to "see" you tomorrow!

Oh no! Sorry to hear you're sick my friend! I hope you feel better soon! I have a sore throat myself today and am hoping to get better before heading to WDW on Friday!

Feel better soon!!!

 

[Bee]

Ok, So I finally made it over. So, far so good!

I would eat while waiting.. but, alas it is after 7pm and I cant have anymore for tonight...

Love ya at the Peeps, so glad I got to know you better!!

 

[PrincessV]

That's too bad about the room. You'd think that giving you an upgrade wouldn't have been an issue seeing how you had to change rooms and wait all that time. My DD's wouldn't have lasted as long as Leo. What a trooper! Hopefully your next day went a lot better. Can't wait to read the next installment, once again a "TV" worthy cliffhanger!!

I know - honestly, I wasn't looking for or expecting any kind of hand-out. But, at the same time, I kept thinking about all my years in retail and restaurant service. If anything like this happened where I've worked, you better believe we'd have offered something to make up for all the trouble.

Ugh! What a yucky game of room roulette! I hate when I pay more for something and then it's not as nice. Hope the rest of your stay at BWI was better!

That's a big part of what bothered me. There I was paying twice as much as POR and receiving far less in return. Just wasn't adding up.

Great report!! I'm reading.

Hi there! Thanks!

 

[mlill]

Most of all, he totally dug eating lunch in a car, watching monster movies.

He was completely engrossed and I don’t think he spoke more than two words the whole time!

What a cutie!!! I can't get over the look on his face! How adorable!

Now I see what you mean about BWI! Ugh! I'm sorry that happened to you! I'm glad you finally got a room you could somewhat live with. Heaven forbid they would give you an upgrade in room categories! I do think it's because of the AP rate. I've noticed that too, when we book with an AP rate. Oh well, I'd rather get my discount, thank you very much. I refuse to pay rack rate!

Sorry you aren't feeling well! Hang in there.

-Michelle

 

[PrincessV]

Leo's little face is just so adorable in the car at Sci-Fi! I hope the rest of the time goes well for you Thank you for another addition to your great TR!

Awww, thank you! I kept worrying that he was getting scared, but he was just REALLY into the movie trailers!

You know, even though this is not the first time I've heard this tale with the hotel...still just shocks me, and I can't get past the whole "category" deal... What's up with that? AP holders and Florida residents' money is as good as anyone else's and the fact that the crappy rooms seem to go to them (us) is unacceptable. And quite frankly, for the money they charge, to have rooms in that condition is unacceptable as well - I don't care who you are.

Y'know, I'd often thought this, but the BWI incident confirmed it in my mind: they reserve the worst rooms in the Deluxe hotels for AP and FL discounts. AND, forget ever receiving an email pin code. I haven't seen one in almost 15 years of subscribing to WDW mail. I'm convinced they figure we're a captive audience - we'll keep coming back no matter how they treat us. Unfortunately, they're right.

Ok, and now I absolutely can't wait for the next one! When you speak of me, and you will, be kind!

I laughed so hard at that...Is that a pineapple or are you glad to see me - and no I'm not drunk right now, it just struck me funny!

Can't wait for more....

Heh, heh, heh - of course I'll be kind! There's not a bad thing to say

Who knew they had the air fresheners? Thanks for the info.

Apparently, not the front desk manager! This kind of stuff needs to be broadcast when you make a reservation. Or at least explained to the people assigning rooms.

Okay, first I must state that ever since the whole "revamping" of the DIS, I've not been getting all my emails. This clearly is a problem for me because I had no idea of your latest installment. I stumbled upon it, and happy I did. Any one else having this problem?

Well, I've got the email notifications turned off, BUT it keeps messing up my "View Unread Posts" or whatever it's called. Several of your new isntallments on your TR slipped by before I caught them.

I can't help but wonder WHY they need to use air fresheners in every room.

HA HA! I'm glad you asked, adn teh asnwer to that will be coming in the next installment

 

[PrincessV]

I'm sure hotels have reasons for putting people where they do, and their concern for putting people where they paid to be, but, and I stress but, to speak about it in front of you like you are some cheap skate looking for something for nothing is just wrong. That's how I took the situation.

Yup, that's exactly how I felt, too. Do whatever you need to, but do not stand there in front of me and say I'm not worthy of a "better" room!

Great job, V! Sorry to hear your day didn't go as planned. Avoid the Sci-Fi, huh? And the boat to MGM? Got it!
Outta the mouths of babes........ I knew this was gonna be bad....but what a pain in the asp! I can't stand the overpowering odor of artificial flowers. Hope your stay at BWI, on the whole, was better than day 1.
Ah, the Poly.....now this sounds promising!

Well, I wouldn't say "avoid" the Sci Fi. It really is a neat experience! Just order selectively, or better yet - go for dessert!

Ok, So I finally made it over. So, far so good!

I would eat while waiting.. but, alas it is after 7pm and I cant have anymore for tonight...

Love ya at the Peeps, so glad I got to know you better!!

Hi Peep! Thanks for joining in No late night snacking allowed on my TR

 

[PrincessV]

Oh no! Sorry to hear you're sick my friend! I hope you feel better soon! I have a sore throat myself today and am hoping to get better before heading to WDW on Friday!

Feel better soon!!!

Thank you! It's MUCH better today. Apparently I did need some antibiotics! I can't believe you're heading down here and I won't be around. We really must work on our ESPN.

What a cutie!!! I can't get over the look on his face! How adorable!

Now I see what you mean about BWI! Ugh! I'm sorry that happened to you! I'm glad you finally got a room you could somewhat live with. Heaven forbid they would give you an upgrade in room categories! I do think it's because of the AP rate. I've noticed that too, when we book with an AP rate. Oh well, I'd rather get my discount, thank you very much. I refuse to pay rack rate!

Sorry you aren't feeling well! Hang in there.

-Michelle

It's crazy, isn't it? More than a month later and I'm still floored by it. You'd think us AP holders would get some kind of recognition for our loyal service to The Mouse, but I guess the ever-decreasing discounts are it.

 

[Lauralee131]

That's a big part of what bothered me. There I was paying twice as much as POR and receiving far less in return. Just wasn't adding up.

Two words for ya girlfriend....Poly - Nesian!! You can have that same feeling with a better view!!!

 

[Lauralee131]

Thank you! It's MUCH better today. Apparently I did need some antibiotics! I can't believe you're heading down here and I won't be around. We really must work on our ESPN.

Well....I AM in desperate need of a haircut, maybe it's throwing off my reception?

 

[Glendamax]

Hey PV! I've finally caught up! I am soooo sorry about your room. BUT that helps all of us DISers so that when/if that happens to us, we can think of you and remain calm. . . Remember in September when I ran into you - we were in the restaurant because they told us that even though check in is at 3pm, no rooms are guaranteed before 4 or 5? I was soooooo MAD!!! BUT! Now that I know that, the next time I go, I will schedule my flight so that I dont arrive to the resort before 4pm.

Also, I think it stinks that they did not give you a room upgrade! They should've. Let's face it, they wouldnt have lost any money!

Looking forward to the rest! Hope you're feeling better! Wussup with those post-Disney colds?! They are the worst!

 

[PrincessV]

Two words for ya girlfriend....Poly - Nesian!! You can have that same feeling with a better view!!!

OK, check this out: last night, we figured out that by staying at the WL, we'll save enough to take a Labor Day weekend trip to Jekyll Island THAT's incentive enough for me to take a boat to the MK instead of a monorail! That and the fact that the pools may still be too chilly for our Floridian blood and the WL has hot tubs.
I think I'm officially away from teh ledge, though not quite out of the woods, as long as I'm being metaphorical.

 

[PrincessV]

Hey PV! I've finally caught up! I am soooo sorry about your room. BUT that helps all of us DISers so that when/if that happens to us, we can think of you and remain calm. . . Remember in September when I ran into you - we were in the restaurant because they told us that even though check in is at 3pm, no rooms are guaranteed before 4 or 5? I was soooooo MAD!!! BUT! Now that I know that, the next time I go, I will schedule my flight so that I dont arrive to the resort before 4pm.

Also, I think it stinks that they did not give you a room upgrade! They should've. Let's face it, they wouldnt have lost any money!

Looking forward to the rest! Hope you're feeling better! Wussup with those post-Disney colds?! They are the worst!

That's such a good point Gmax! I totally remember our convo about the "official" check in time and was prepared for it the very next day at the CR when our room wasn't ready till 4:45pm. And you better believe I'll be calling the next resort we stay at and talking with the housekeeping manager to ensure we have a room free of air fresheners!

I KNOW - we were at the MK for one lousy day this past Sat. and I wind up sick. I think they're breeding Super Bugs over there...

 

[PrincessV]

A TAG, A TAG, I've got a TAG!!!!!!
Thank you dear sweet Peep!

And thank you Lauralee for pointing this out to me - I'm so out of it today I didn't even notice! now if I could jsut find a pin code in my email, my day will be perfect...

 

[Lauralee131]

A TAG, A TAG, I've got a TAG!!!!!!
Thank you dear sweet Peep!

And thank you Lauralee for pointing this out to me - I'm so out of it today I didn't even notice! now if I could jsut find a pin code in my email, my day will be perfect...

What are friends for Sweetie?!?

I've NEVER gotten a pin code...guess I'm not pin-worthy...

 

[OhMari]

Congradulations on Tag. I love to read TR's start to finish, I started your's and saw it is really good, so I am waiting for you to finish-do you and Lauralee have a pack to keep your TR's open forever, seriously, I really enjoy both of your's, it will be sad to see you guys finish, even though Lauralee is going back soon.

 

[PrincessV]

Congradulations on Tag. I love to read TR's start to finish, I started your's and saw it is really good, so I am waiting for you to finish-do you and Lauralee have a pack to keep your TR's open forever, seriously, I really enjoy both of your's, it will be sad to see you guys finish, even though Lauralee is going back soon.

Thanks OhMari! LOL, the really funny thing is that I joked to myself that maybe this TR would wrap up about the time I started planning a new trip - well, the next one's in May, so that's about right! No, my school work is about to take over a lot more time, so I must wrap this up soon(ish). I promise!

 

[DisneyJo]

Is this a TR? I thought it was a social thread!