January 2009. . . Calling all Snowbirds ~ Part III !!!

[danceintherain]

We did Chicago in October a few years ago. It was COLD! and Windy! The call it the Windy City for a reason. But we had a blast though, shopped, ate, drank, shopped some more. Went to the American Girl store (we were with my SIL and her hubby and they have 2 girls). I was in Doll Hell. I am so glad I have boys!

I want to go to Chicago! I've only ever seen the airport. It would be a fun weekend getaway for Logan and I though.

 

[drakes]

Well I finally made it back! Thank you for all your warm wishes. Our little Zoe was a pound rescue and DD does not know what life is like without her. We did all we could medically for her (thanks to pet insurance) but it was her time. It's tough.
I never remember being this busy with "stuff".
I have an exam to write Dec 3rd, so study study study. DD has a book report due tomorrow, so we've forcused on that every other night for the past few weeks. Our PC is still in the shop and I am on my work laptop .

Our trip is for me, DH, DD and my Mom. The 4 of us went in Jan 2007 and loved it, so we've been planning to go back since Christmas 2007, saving etc. Our Jan 2007 trip was thru a TA, and we did research but I had not found the dis until I got back and was missing WDW so searched for photos to view. Here I am and ever since I have been engrossed. Until lately. I think I am worried that I'll get there and blank out, I had these intentions for my "binder"- yes I am "one of them" and I have no time for my binder!!!! Our last trip was planned and oranized, DH and I spent some late nighters researching and we used UG. We made little book on the computer and took it with us. We want to do this again, but better. I think we're running out of time. I went thru a gung ho stage in the summer, buying our Disney wardrobe. I just wish I had more time to get on here and get myself going again with all the details I wanted to remember!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I got an email deal for a hotel in Chicago for $99/night for, well, the winter. I think that would be a nice weekend trip for DH and myself. Despite being 4 hours away, I've never really been. But then, it's Chicago. In the winter.

There really is a lot to see and do in Chicago. Winter can be tough, but I'd go if I was only 4 hours away. We've gone during summer - Cubs game, of course! There's lots of cool restaurants, museums, etc. My girls wanted to go to the AG store, but I've held them off. Now we are getting one here at the Mall of America - 20 min. from my house! Guess we'll be going.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Well I finally made it back! Thank you for all your warm wishes. Our little Zoe was a pound rescue and DD does not know what life is like without her. We did all we could medically for her (thanks to pet insurance) but it was her time. It's tough.
I never remember being this busy with "stuff".
I have an exam to write Dec 3rd, so study study study. DD has a book report due tomorrow, so we've forcused on that every other night for the past few weeks. Our PC is still in the shop and I am on my work laptop .

Our trip is for me, DH, DD and my Mom. The 4 of us went in Jan 2007 and loved it, so we've been planning to go back since Christmas 2007, saving etc. Our Jan 2007 trip was thru a TA, and we did research but I had not found the dis until I got back and was missing WDW so searched for photos to view. Here I am and ever since I have been engrossed. Until lately. I think I am worried that I'll get there and blank out, I had these intentions for my "binder"- yes I am "one of them" and I have no time for my binder!!!! Our last trip was planned and oranized, DH and I spent some late nighters researching and we used UG. We made little book on the computer and took it with us. We want to do this again, but better. I think we're running out of time. I went thru a gung ho stage in the summer, buying our Disney wardrobe. I just wish I had more time to get on here and get myself going again with all the details I wanted to remember!

So sorry about Zoe.
All this planning gets overwhelming and then life gets in the way! There is so much info out there - I can't believe I didn't know about DIS until last year. The stuff I've been missing!! Although, sometimes I think all this info is too much - as much as I'd like to get the most of my trip, ignorance could be bliss too!

 

[danceintherain]

Well I finally made it back! Thank you for all your warm wishes. Our little Zoe was a pound rescue and DD does not know what life is like without her. We did all we could medically for her (thanks to pet insurance) but it was her time. It's tough.
I never remember being this busy with "stuff".
I have an exam to write Dec 3rd, so study study study. DD has a book report due tomorrow, so we've forcused on that every other night for the past few weeks. Our PC is still in the shop and I am on my work laptop .

Aww... my soon-to-be DH's family had to put their dog down a few weeks ago. He was so upset. They got Nacho, when he was little (he named him Nacho, after his favorite food) It was even more sad, because he didn't get to go home to say goodbye before they did it. The poor puppy (I call him a puppy, but he was very old) was doing very poorly for a long time. He was almost completely blind, and had a bum leg. The last time we went to visit he barely got out of his bed. It was Nacho's time as well, but that doesn't make it any easier.
Now, my soon-to-be DH bugs me about getting a puppy constantly. Unfortunately, we probably won't be able to get one for a few years, because we'll be renting.

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

Every time someone mentions the Disney store, I get so sad. Mine closed and the nearest one is in Syracuse. I sure do miss it.

My closest store is now at the Woodlands, in Houston--almost 2 hours away Bummer!

Sorry to all who had bad days at work and kids who are not on the up & up!! Hopefully they are not coming down with something--maybe just a little off with the time change!!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Every time someone mentions the Disney store, I get so sad. Mine closed and the nearest one is in Syracuse. I sure do miss it.

They did close one near me, but the Mall of America still has one. I'm thinking that one will never close. It's always busy! Anything I can pick up for you?

 

[Remmy]

I am finally caught up again. Whew!

Happy Birthday, Welcome and Congratulations to all Snowbirds. Quite a bit has happened all in one day!

Thank you Shelly for breaking the news of the Pirate and Princess parties. That is one of the reasons on why we booked for this time of the year. Our family will have to see if the parties are going to stay consistently in the Spring. If so we will have to plan to try to go then. We truly wished to experience that event.

To all Snowbirds that have been actively looking for codes. Thank you. Lucky for me, I have tomorrow morning off and I will be watching feverishly for a good code.

I received an email from our CAA agent who looked into the mysterious pin codes for the 40% off the room rate. She said it is all random who receives the codes (as we all know). She did say that if any general public code comes out she will definitely get it for us. "If they get any deals for January we will get it changed not to worry.", that is an exact quote from her today. Thus far, she is worth her weight in gold with all she has done.

I am going to go and rest up for what may be a busy day tomorrow.

I hope everyone has a great and wonderful evening.

Remmy

 

[chemysterygal]

Thanks for the heads-up on the Disney store markdowns! I'll be heading there this week.

 

[crzyred]

I can't believe how many pages you chatty birds got thru today! Then as I'm reading, the number of pages just kept becoming more!!

This has been a HORRIBLE day. I work in mental health, which on a good day is loud and chaotic, but today was awful!! MANY very ill (manic=LOUD AND HATEFUL). I actually had a patient tell me to **** off and die!! UGH!! I really need a drink.
Then I go to pick up the boys, and the baby (he's 2 but he's still the baby) has pretty much cried/whined all evening for no apparent reason. We went to gma's to get big brother and he continues to cry. No we've been home and he's been on my bed with big brother and has been QUIET looking at big brothers Dinosaur book. I can't believe it. I hate to go check on him because I don't want to jinx it!
OK -Done whining!!! I think I'm going to make me some coffee with chocolate creamer since I don't have any cold adult beverages at the moment!
Happy Code Watching!!! I think even if they don't come out, I'm finally going to go ahead and book at least room only for Pop. I just keep delaying it! Still don't know about the dining plan. May be cheaper to do without and get tickets thru Undercover tourist! WHO KNOWS!!!!!

I'll share with you!!

 

[Dancegrl624]

They did close one near me, but the Mall of America still has one. I'm thinking that one will never close. It's always busy! Anything I can pick up for you?

I do miss my store, but at least I can still buy stuff online. I'm good for the time being. I just miss going in and looking around at stuff.

I totally forgot to say this all day.....


Happy Birthday Becca!
I hope that you had a great day!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

I do miss my store, but at least I can still buy stuff online. I'm good for the time being. I just miss going in and looking around at stuff.

I totally forgot to say this all day.....


Happy Birthday Becca!
I hope that you had a great day!

Same here!! I came back to tell you earlier and had 5 pages to read and forgot to tell you!!! Hope it was spectacular! from me to you!! Enjoy!!!! Be Blessed!!!

 

[jenjolt]

You guys are making me sad.... all this talk about codes....they don't apply to me because we are renting DVC points. But that's ok.....I guess.

Anywho, I had...well...lets call it interesting day. It started off by someone telling me I was a moron and they didn't understand how a company could be so desperate for employees that they would hire idiots. Ok...cool!! My day did get "slightly" better after that though.

Ok, I'm off to get myself some Irish hot chocolate .

I guess if I wanted I could still do a code and if the deal is good enough I just might, but I got a great resort deal with AP and then adding the dining package I think I'm content so I have paid my package in full. The math was making my head spin...but we'll see if I have to I'll just have Disney refund me LOL!!!!

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

So I went to the Disney website to play around with prices, see what things would cost seperately (REALLY torn on getting the DDP this time). It was "unavailable" and couldn't do reservations "at this time." I HOPE GOOD THINGS ARE COMING PEOPLE!!!!

I'll take ANY kind of discount right now. The anticipation is KILLING me! What time do they usually post codes? I can't get on the Dis OR the Disney website from work but I can check Mousesavers. I guess I'll just have to check that every three minutes or so!

 

[mana_liz]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BECCA!!!

Quick question about changing a package...is the fee to change your package after it's been paid in full...the code thread has said repeatedly that there is a $50 fee but my AAA TA has said she has never heard that.

 

[mana_liz]

So I went to the Disney website to play around with prices, see what things would cost seperately (REALLY torn on getting the DDP this time). It was "unavailable" and couldn't do reservations "at this time." I HOPE GOOD THINGS ARE COMING PEOPLE!!!!

I'll take ANY kind of discount right now. The anticipation is KILLING me! What time do they usually post codes? I can't get on the Dis OR the Disney website from work but I can check Mousesavers. I guess I'll just have to check that every three minutes or so!

It was posted on the code thread 5pm, but I thought it would be 7am when CRO opened.

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

OK with all this code talk, I'm contemplating on maybe doing a nicer resort. We've always done Values because we're cheap and we're not in the room much! They're fine, but I would love to do someday do something nicer. I've heard the moderates are very spread out and difficult to get around. (We pay for preferred at values because we want to be close to food court and busses). If it's too good of a deal, should I just enjoy the savings or bump up to something (AKL is my dream resort)? We really don't have the money for this trip ANYWAY (who does, really?), but we'll use tax refund to pay it off. Never mind, I'm just going to enjoy the savings...I've talked myself out of it!! I'm afraid once I go Mod or deluxe, I'll never go back to Pop!

 

[mana_liz]

Except for the land/sea package in 2001, we have always stayed the value resorts as well. My mom doesn't see the point in paying alot for a room were not in much. If the deal was really could I could get her to upgrade to a moderate...I really like POR...my Disney goal before I die is to stay at each resort once...I've got a lot to go.

 

[jenjolt]

Good Morning Snowbirds!! And no I'm not up in anticipation of codes...my kitties decided it was time to play scratch on the door at 5am until mom is up so here I am...I think I'm going to go lay on the couch. On the code thread they posted what they think the new deal will be if any of you Early birds want to check it out!!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

 

[MindyLuvsMickey]

Morning Snowbirds!! Up early for work today (and because I wanted to hear the buzz about the Code. I have to work today until about 6:30

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE could some one send me a PM if they release info after 5?

Have a great day gals!! It's going to be a great one!!

Oh, yeah! Under two months today!!