Kidnap the Sandy Claws, lock him up real tight- Oct PTR pg. 234 8/25 up to date itin

[eandesmom]

Sounds fun! Count me in and keep me posted.

You're on the list! When we have a plan I will let you know. It will be fun no matter what though. VERY fun people so far. And at least one other soccer mom.

 

[rentayenta]

Okay I was right. They depart in LA but they stop in San Francisco, so that is what it was.

That sounds like fun! What dates does it sail?

It was an amazing trip, we are definitely taking in the kids and staying in the same condo one of these days. And yes, those were taken from our lanai! Which we lived on.

Wow! I cannot imagine that view. M would have to drug me to drag me off the island.

You're on the list! When we have a plan I will let you know. It will be fun no matter what though. VERY fun people so far. And at least one other soccer mom.

I'm excited! Looking forward me *meeting* you. Though I already feel like I know you. I already broke it to M. He got a good laugh.



I read your question in the DVC section. I don't think you'll have issues at 5 months out at AKV. And BCV perhaps but I think you'll be fine. Of course I have no solid stats.

 

[kaoden39]

That sounds like fun! What dates does it sail?







Wow! I cannot imagine that view. M would have to drug me to drag me off the island.





I'm excited! Looking forward me *meeting* you. Though I already feel like I know you. I already broke it to M. He got a good laugh.



I read your question in the DVC section. I don't think you'll have issues at 5 months out at AKV. And BCV perhaps but I think you'll be fine. Of course I have no solid stats.

It's May through October. It's the Alaska cruise. I know that isn't your dream location by far. Too cold.

 

[Native NYer]

I can't read your PTR when I'm stuck at home because of snow. I'm now researching cruises!

 

[rentayenta]

It's May through October. It's the Alaska cruise. I know that isn't your dream location by far. Too cold.

Okay. I was wondering why I hadn't seen it. No, Alaska is not my first choice however I may follow Cynthia's lead and reel DH in with a manly Alaska cruise before hitting him with a Disney cruise.

I can't read your PTR when I'm stuck at home because of snow. I'm now researching cruises!

Don't do it!! I'm one Disney Visa away from dropping the 20% deposit. It's addicting girl, I'm warning you. Look at my countdown.

53 days until 7 month booking!!! ​

87 until ADRs!!! ​

267 days until WDW!!! ​

683 days until our possible maybe in my mind Eastern Carribean Disney Cruise!!! ​

 

[Native NYer]

I love your new countdown!

 

[rentayenta]

I love your new countdown!

It all starts with a faux countdown. Just takes a spark in the mind of an addict. Chloe and I are watching the planning DVD. She says BLT and now has added that to her maybe list. Big mistake. I seriously may need to add 2 nights and do a triple split.


Cruise critic is a good site if you're looking at cruises. It's a huge site and takes some getting used to.

 

[Native NYer]

It all starts with a faux countdown. Just takes a spark in the mind of an addict. Chloe and I are watching the planning DVD. She says BLT and now has added that to her maybe list. Big mistake. I seriously may need to add 2 nights and do a triple split.


Cruise critic is a good site if you're looking at cruises. It's a huge site and takes some getting used to.

I need to order a planning DVD.
You'll love BLT. It's truly amazing!!!

I need to check out Cruise Critic.

 

[eandesmom]

Wow! I cannot imagine that view. M would have to drug me to drag me off the island.

The best part was that it was a killer deal, I can't wait to take the kids there someday. Not for everyone as it was off kind of in its own area and quiet (had to drive to restaurants etc) but oh we loved it even though it didn't have a beach you could drive to amazing ones and the rocky crazy coast with the lava rock was stunning! The Big Island is amazingly varied, which is what we fell in love with. Check it out (in front of our condo) during the day!

I wish! (no this wasn't at our condo, we walked by it hiking)

I'm excited! Looking forward me *meeting* you. Though I already feel like I know you. I already broke it to M. He got a good laugh.

LOL! I finally broke it to Jeff that I was officially going! He knew there was another trip in the works but it's best that I plan our family trip (or a date trip in the case of HI last year lol) before I give him any details. He just rolled his eyes and laughed. I'm really looking forward to meeting you!

I read your question in the DVC section. I don't think you'll have issues at 5 months out at AKV. And BCV perhaps but I think you'll be fine. Of course I have no solid stats.

I'm sure we can get something, just really hoping for Kidani Savanna 1b specifically. Something about that 2nd bathroom after 9 nights of 5 of us sharing a split bath lol! I just don't want to get in a bind with borrowing and since we know we will have a giant trip with my side of the family in the next 102 years, we don't want to borrow unless we are really going to use it. That said, I'm probably going to make sure we get at least one night there.

It's May through October. It's the Alaska cruise. I know that isn't your dream location by far. Too cold.

I have a friend who did the west coast repo (San Diego to Vancouver) and they loved the San Fran stop! I think they were there 2 full days in port, an overnight actually in SF bay onboard. I think the itineraries are a little different for 2012 and no clue for 2013. Some folks stayed on I know and did a full 2 weeks.

 

[rentayenta]

I need to order a planning DVD.
You'll love BLT. It's truly amazing!!!

I need to check out Cruise Critic.

It s a huge site. So much info. The owner was on the 20/20 Cruiseline special last night.



The DVD was good, basic, not too much detail but worth the 45 minutes for sure.


Basically we are back to square one with where to stay. She doesn't want the regular villas at SSR as they don't have flat screens and the rooms look boring. She says the Pop looks fun. So not happening. AKV, OKW, THV, and now BLT are on her list. I'm going to be borrowed into 2014 if she chooses BLT.

 

[rentayenta]

The best part was that it was a killer deal, I can't wait to take the kids there someday. Not for everyone as it was off kind of in its own area and quiet (had to drive to restaurants etc) but oh we loved it even though it didn't have a beach you could drive to amazing ones and the rocky crazy coast with the lava rock was stunning! The Big Island is amazingly varied, which is what we fell in love with. Check it out (in front of our condo) during the day!

I wish! (no this wasn't at our condo, we walked by it hiking)

Your photos are amazing. That picnic spot looks unreal. Where did you find the great deal? Was it last minute?

LOL! I finally broke it to Jeff that I was officially going! He knew there was another trip in the works but it's best that I plan our family trip (or a date trip in the case of HI last year lol) before I give him any details. He just rolled his eyes and laughed. I'm really looking forward to meeting you!

Does he care you're going? As long as we could afford it, M could care less if I left him at home.

I'm sure we can get something, just really hoping for Kidani Savanna 1b specifically. Something about that 2nd bathroom after 9 nights of 5 of us sharing a split bath lol! I just don't want to get in a bind with borrowing and since we know we will have a giant trip with my side of the family in the next 102 years, we don't want to borrow unless we are really going to use it. That said, I'm probably going to make sure we get at least one night there.

I really think you'll be fine. A one bedroom will seem enormous after a tiny stateroom and a split bath. I'm so borrowed out. If something were to happen with this year's October trip, I'd be scrambling to rent the points out. I really need more points. Don't we all?

I have a friend who did the west coast repo (San Diego to Vancouver) and they loved the San Fran stop! I think they were there 2 full days in port, an overnight actually in SF bay onboard. I think the itineraries are a little different for 2012 and no clue for 2013. Some folks stayed on I know and did a full 2 weeks.

M said Vancouver is beautiful. I love SF. That might be a cruise worth looking in to. I think we're waiting on a few itineraries for 2013. The potential Hawaii ones have everyone excited.

 

[kaoden39]

The best part was that it was a killer deal, I can't wait to take the kids there someday. Not for everyone as it was off kind of in its own area and quiet (had to drive to restaurants etc) but oh we loved it even though it didn't have a beach you could drive to amazing ones and the rocky crazy coast with the lava rock was stunning! The Big Island is amazingly varied, which is what we fell in love with. Check it out (in front of our condo) during the day!

I wish! (no this wasn't at our condo, we walked by it hiking)

LOL! I finally broke it to Jeff that I was officially going! He knew there was another trip in the works but it's best that I plan our family trip (or a date trip in the case of HI last year lol) before I give him any details. He just rolled his eyes and laughed. I'm really looking forward to meeting you!



I'm sure we can get something, just really hoping for Kidani Savanna 1b specifically. Something about that 2nd bathroom after 9 nights of 5 of us sharing a split bath lol! I just don't want to get in a bind with borrowing and since we know we will have a giant trip with my side of the family in the next 102 years, we don't want to borrow unless we are really going to use it. That said, I'm probably going to make sure we get at least one night there.



I have a friend who did the west coast repo (San Diego to Vancouver) and they loved the San Fran stop! I think they were there 2 full days in port, an overnight actually in SF bay onboard. I think the itineraries are a little different for 2012 and no clue for 2013. Some folks stayed on I know and did a full 2 weeks.

Beautiful pictures.


I would love it if I could just get on the ship in San Francisco. We live 45 miles from there and boy wouldn't that make it easy for us?

 

[rentayenta]

Beautiful pictures.


I would love it if I could just get on the ship in San Francisco. We live 45 miles from there and boy wouldn't that make it easy for us?

You'd save a fortune on everything from travel, hotel the night before, transportation, even parking if someone can drop you off and pick you up.


Once again, I hate being landlocked.

 

[kaoden39]

You'd save a fortune on everything from travel, hotel the night before, transportation, even parking if someone can drop you off and pick you up.


Once again, I hate being landlocked.

That was my thought. That is why going up the Pacific coast interests me.


I don't think I would like to be landlocked at all.

 

[rentayenta]

That was my thought. That is why going up the Pacific coast interests me.


I don't think I would like to be landlocked at all.

It pretty much sucks with regard to travel.


Seriously, you should look into it. You couldn't be in a better location. Is it a 7 night cruise? Alaska might be a good option for you too.

 

[kaoden39]

It pretty much sucks with regard to travel.


Seriously, you should look into it. You couldn't be in a better location. Is it a 7 night cruise? Alaska might be a good option for you too.

Well, there are seven day cruises. But if we get on In San Francisco that makes it a five night cruise. And it is down the coast not up or at least the one I looked at. I think it bears more research. The best part of Disney.

Have you been entering this contest?

 

[rentayenta]

Well, there are seven day cruises. But if we get on In San Francisco that makes it a five night cruise. And it is down the coast not up or at least the one I looked at. I think it bears more research. The best part of Disney.

Have you been entering this contest?

Both M and I have been entering daily. He just doesn't know it.


Can you get on late?



I think I'm going to need to add a day or two to this October trip. Between F&W, MNSSHP, water park day, resort pool day, golf and spa half day, AKV folk tale/fire night, and trying to stay away from Epcot on the weekends, I think we need more time.

 

[kaoden39]

Both M and I have been entering daily.He just doesn't know it.


Can you get on late?



I think I'm going to need to add a day or two to this October trip. Between F&W, MNSSHP, water park day, resort pool day, golf and spa half day, AKV folk tale/fire night, and trying to stay away from Epcot on the weekends, I think we need more time.

Oh no, the another day snowball effect. I know it well.

I am going to check it out if we decide to go on a cruise. Scotty is really iffy on it. He gets sea sick.

 

[eandesmom]

Your photos are amazing. That picnic spot looks unreal. Where did you find the great deal? Was it last minute?

mnn, I think maybe 8 weeks out? My TA found it for us, we prefer condo's and she found this with a AAA rate that was unreal. Then at check in we ended up in a 2 bedroom (had booked a 1, oceanview). It was perfect! Flights weren't cheap but everything else was pretty reasonable all things considered. That picnic spot belongs to one of the houses...I wish it was public. It even had it's own sprinkler.

Does he care you're going? As long as we could afford it, M could care less if I left him at home.

Well I use miles and share room so it's not that expensive He gets a little cranky only b/c I've had a few girls/solo trips, it seems like 2 a year but it was 4 in 2011 so I think he was a little green. Hey, I'm not stopping him from planning something. Not my fault he is spending it all on that plane he's building in the garage! With WDW though he's ok, as it keeps him from "having" to go more than he wants.

I really think you'll be fine. A one bedroom will seem enormous after a tiny stateroom and a split bath. I'm so borrowed out. If something were to happen with this year's October trip, I'd be scrambling to rent the points out. I really need more points. Don't we all?

M said Vancouver is beautiful. I love SF. That might be a cruise worth looking in to. I think we're waiting on a few itineraries for 2013. The potential Hawaii ones have everyone excited.

Yeah, point poor from the minute you get in! Vancouver is beautiful. Hawaii is great but I don't think I'd ever do it on a cruise. Too many at sea days for me and not enough time in port. My parent's just did it and loved it but they've been to Hawaii enough not to feel robbed of shorter port times.

 

[Native NYer]

It s a huge site. So much info. The owner was on the 20/20 Cruiseline special last night.

The DVD was good, basic, not too much detail but worth the 45 minutes for sure.

Basically we are back to square one with where to stay. She doesn't want the regular villas at SSR as they don't have flat screens and the rooms look boring. She says the Pop looks fun. So not happening. AKV, OKW, THV, and now BLT are on her list. I'm going to be borrowed into 2014 if she chooses BLT.

I visited the site and the DCL site briefly yesterday. I have to visit again today.

The planning DVDs are great to build excitement. I wish they'd put a little bit more about resorts in the DVDs.

I thought SSR was a MUST. And I didn't realize the rooms didn't have flat screens. BLT is amazing. The location cannot be beat. If you do THV/OKW/AKV and then BLT, I would do BLT second. You will LOVE walking to the MK and the monorail access. Epcot is so easy. Just take the monorail one stop to the TTC and transfer to the Epcot monorail.