Joe Black Appreciation thread

[black562]

$2300 is a ton of money! We were trying to stay in Poly Club for a special celebration - now we are celebrating saving so much money. I am truly shocked!!

Very much so. I saved $923 or so for my September trip, and I thought that was a lot.

 

[momto2inKC]

Thank you SO much Joe! It's just me and the kids going and we saved $1,000!! You rock

 

[MinaFemme]

Thanks joe!!!!!!!

 

[Evansvillegirl26]

Yes! Thank you for all your hard work and knowledge!

 

[tillman4]

Thank you so much!! Took me less than a min on hold this morning, 45 min later done with everything. So happy!!! Thanks for all of your hard work.

 

[missangelalexis]

Thank you!!

 

[Fanboy]

Another thanks from me as well. I saved about $1200 altogether on a 12 night stay at POP.

Probably not a lot of thanks from my TA who has been on the phone since 7AM and expects to not finish until "late late late tonight".

 

[ottawadisfan]

A huge thanks for everything Joe!!

And I know you didn't do this alone, so a huge thanks to Dave as well. I hope you both realize what a positive impact you've had on so many of our vacations!! (and our sleep patterns, and our drinking habits.... )

Cheers to you both!
(now go finish that Bourbon!)

 

[Marsheliz]

Love me some JOE too.. Thanks friend!

He looked out for me back in May when free dining was offered for September.... Now if I only could get through to book for October...

 

[TheRatPack]

Thank you Joe.....we were able to secure our ADRs when your leak was posted and then got our rooms today. Without your information we would be scrambling to find any open TS meals at this point .

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!!! Thanks also for teaming up with Dave and confirming dates, resorts....etc. It has been so helpful.

 

[park]

Saved 1600 today on my RO discount. Thanks Joe for helping me plan!

 

[chocolateavocado]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!
Saved about $640 on our 1st wdw vacation!

 

[nyrebecca]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!
Saved about $640 on our 1st wdw vacation!

First WDW vacation ?! Congrats!!! You are going to love it I am sure!

 

[hippsmom]

Thank you Joe! We saved over $900...would have been more but had to upgrade the room. Best news is now I am paid in full and am expecting a credit from Disney to boot!

 

[Disney*Dreamer]

Just wanted to say thank you too. I stalked the threads, made plans, dining reservations, including snagging a chef mickeys for my son's first birthday!! And thanks to the information I was able to get online last night and get the dates and resort that we wanted. I wouldn't have been able to do any of that without this information.

 

[black562]

Don't forget our good friend David. He has provided lots of valuable insight and he is a wealth of knowledge.

Although he did make my head hurt with some of his math.

 

[GoofyRonda]

Thank you Joe. Because of you I updated by spreadsheet and was ready to book my vacation without the panic of crunching numbers at the last minute.

 

[black562]

I've posted this before, but I thought I'd share my story here...

Dad and I used to go to WDW together every year. During those trips, we had many once in a lifetime experiences. One year we got to meet a Disney animator that worked directly with Walt on alot of classic films. He even drew me a sketch and signed it, which I still have framed to this day. Another trip, we found ourselves on the first bus into Animal Kingdom on the first soft opening day. We were literally the first public group into the park and it was facinating to see how things progressed from that day. We celebrated birthdays, and many other things, but mostly just enjoying the Disney magic. I truely believe, he had a large part in my blooming love for Disney.

In 1999, three months (to the day) after our Disney vacation, he was tragically killed in a helicopter crash. I then realized that, at that point, Disney was much more than a vacation...it was memories, fun times, once in a lifetime encounters, and so much more. The next few trips to Disney were bittersweet. I would find myself watching the parade on Main Street, smelling the scents from the Confectionary, hearing the music...and for a moment, could see him standing next to me. At times, I became emotional for no reason, just something flashed me back to a memory. Now I know, that whenever I'm at Disney, I feel like I'm closest to my Dad...I feel like he's there with me (he is), and I make new memories doing new things or new attractions and thinking to myself "Dad would've loved this".

So there you have it...a Father...a Son....many years of good times....and many more years cut short. But lots of memories all the same...and lots more being made each and every year. It's more than a vacation, it's a pilgrimage. It's that reason that every time I go, there are certain things I must do out of tradition...and other things I do to make new memories. And sometimes, at just the right moment, I feel him walking by my side, smiling and just saying "I'm glad we're here".

Disney World was our world and we shared many special memories there. I remember him the best way I know how...by continuing the fun that we always enjoyed together. He always taught me to enjoy life, have fun and not worry about the little things.

Here's to you Dad...I shall ALWAYS remember!!!

As I said earlier...you asked for it.

And now you know.....the rest of the story.

 

[zamboniman333]

Thank you very much

 

[hippsmom]

Thanks for sharing your story with those of us that didn't know it. I will think of your dad when I'm there in December and our vacation will be just a little sweeter because of your story. I am not going to worry any more about where I end up...I am ending up in Disney with my wonderful husband who has sacrificed to pay for this trip and my beautiful daughter who is growing bigger every day and will be an adult before I know it. The memories we will be making will be priceless.