So when we last left off with a regular update, I was being cranky and miserable about my lack of a discount code. I think my crankiness was a sign that I was in desperate need of some vacation time.
Luckily I took care of that this week as I took 2 days off to spend some quality time with my nieces. Tuesday we headed to the beach to play in the sand, and then Wednesday we headed in to NYC to see Shrek The Musical. It was fantastic! I think I loved it more than The Little Mermaid that we saw a few weeks ago. The two days off did me a world of good too. I really needed a few days off from the office. Spending time with the girls always puts me into a better mood too.
Anyways, as the new ticker has given away there have been some changes made to my trip. Actually, I've made an additional change since I created the ticker, just because I'm me and I can't leave well enough alone.
Last week I was poking around on the Disney site, and figured I'd at least play around with the numbers and see if it would be more beneficial to change over to a package to get the free dining deal. That's when I saw the link. The "Room Only Discounts" link I had been hoping for.
I started plugging in my dates, and saw that my POP stay was now down to super bargin $59 a night. Sweet! Then I checked my WL dates. The only discounted room they were offering for the WL was a courtyard view room with bunkbeds, and the rate was higher than what I was currently paying. So I started plugging in other resorts, and time frames and narrowed my choices down to four.
I was stuck at work that morning, so I couldn't call CRO until my lunch hour. I still had really no idea what I was going to do when I called, but I had pretty much narrowed it down to either staying at WL or switching to the Boardwalk - still with the split stay. I was expecting to be stuck on hold for ages since I figured they'd be swamped with everyone calling for the free dining, but I got a CM on the phone right away.
First I tried to get the discounted rate on my POP stay. Unfortunately the wait from when I found the deal online that morning, to when I was able to call hurt me. There were no discounts still available for POP.
The only value they still had the discount available for was ASSp, or for a bit more I could book a preferred room at ASSp or ASMo.
Carp! I wasn't expecting to have to face losing my POP stay. The cheapskate in me really didn't want to pay more for a value resort if a super deal was out there and available, but truthfully ASSp would be my absolute last choice of all the values. Now I was stuck on the phone with a CM who was going to need a decision. I ended up going with Sports. I'm not really thrilled with my decision, but I do feel it was the right one. I'm planning on my first few days being heavy park days, so I'm not going to be in the room much at all. As much as I'm not really excited by the theme of ASSports, it would really be a waste to shell out more money than necessary. Besides that money could be better spent on the second half of my stay.
My biggest concern though is that it's going to be loud there with the Pop Warner group staying there. I'm a very light sleeper, and am afraid that it may be noisey. Luckily I usually don't fall asleep until late anyways, so maybe I won't be too affected.
who have had luck with this and were able to make all of their ressies at one time...don't hesitate to call back and ask another CM!!! 
I was going to post something similar. I guess that the Jambo thread has worn off on me. 
While ASSp really is a bit of a let down, you now have such a wonderful ending for your vacation! It sounds wonderful and I will keep my fingers crossed that you get a great water view!!
