May 11th 2008 ~ Any Double Dippers Out There?

[CustardTart]

...One thing about other theme parks that really makes you miss Disney is the staging of the waiting areas. Half the time you're just standing in the hot sun staring at the back of someone's head. Disney really knows how to work a crowd...

So true! We have some interesting theme parks here in the UK but they're so lacking in theming they don't really work for me...

...I really want to go to Disneyland, you know, see where it all started Though I hear the teeny castle is always a shock.

We went to DL for New Year 2005/2006 and TBH it was a little weird! Not just the castle, but also the size of everything - the 'lands' seem so much smaller in scale and get crowded very quickly. Still loved it tho' and I'd definitely recommend a trip! It just has a special magic being the original and all that. We're going back in Summer 2008 - planning to stay in the Disneyland Hotel (we opted for the Grand Californian last time) and enjoy some of that LA weather...

Congratulations on your graduation, branv! You might think studying for a degree at 33 seems a little odd but I'm planning to go back to Uni next year and I'll be 45!

 

[alecsmom]

I had not been at Six Flags over Texas in like 6 years before I went back with my sister and niece for fright fest last year. I think when Astroworld closed they bought a bunch of their little rides like scramblers, etc. I used to know that park like the back of my hand, but I kept coming around a corner and going, "whoaa! Where did that come from?!" I finally rode the newest coaster, the Titan. HOLY COW!! Now that is a ride! It's got the largest drop of any coaster, but the ride is the smoothest I've ever been on. I highly recommend giving it a try

One thing about other theme parks that really makes you miss Disney is the staging of the waiting areas. Half the time you're just standing in the hot sun staring at the back of someone's head. Disney really knows how to work a crowd

I really want to go to Disneyland, you know, see where it all started Though I hear the teeny castle is always a shock.

Can't wait to tell my DH about the Titan - he's gonna love it I'm sure.

That could have been me saying the exact same thing about Disney knowing how to work a crowd - I have always told everybody that at Disney you don't even realize you're waiting in line - it's half the fun of the ride!

 

[branv]

We went to DL for New Year 2005/2006 and TBH it was a little weird! Not just the castle, but also the size of everything - the 'lands' seem so much smaller in scale and get crowded very quickly. Still loved it tho' and I'd definitely recommend a trip! It just has a special magic being the original and all that. We're going back in Summer 2008 - planning to stay in the Disneyland Hotel (we opted for the Grand Californian last time) and enjoy some of that LA weather...

Congratulations on your graduation, branv! You might think studying for a degree at 33 seems a little odd but I'm planning to go back to Uni next year and I'll be 45!

You are one lucky traveling lady! Up for adopting a slightly wrinkled daughter? I clean my room and everything..

You know, there is one thing I learned about going back to school so late and that is sometimes education is just wasted on the young I was SUCH a little slacker when I went to college the first time. This time around I was one of those annoying professor's pet. Maybe my newly found dedication has something to do with being an age to finally understand just how much this was costing me. "My tuition is what?!?! Do you realize I could get a new car for that price?!" But truly, at 20 it was about "have to," at 33 it was about "want to." I liked learning...yes even Statistics, who'd a' thunk it? Though my psychology classes drove DH a little crazy, "oh yes, see you're not really upset with me for asking you to stop putting your dirty laundry on top of the hamper lid. What you're really having is displaced resentment over your father's authoritarian parenting style." If I'd had another semester I might have been able to convince him he was experiencing a hysterical pregnancy.

 

[Mousermom]

Alecsmom,

I was wondering where you've been!

Glad to hear you'll still be joining us!

I'm just checking in again to see how everyone is.

I've been really busy lately--it's that time of year--graduations, weddings, etc.

Hope everyone is well.

Talk to you soon.

Mary Beth

 

[branv]

Okay, everyone, mark you calendars!

The updated DCL Travel Channel show is airing May 31, 9 pm EST

I'm pretty psyched, I haven't seen it since it's been updated.

 

[alecsmom]

Cool - I will be watching.

Hi Mousermom - yes I am so glad i will be joining you all as well. It just feels like it's right!

 

[pallamb]

Okay I must confess I'm a OEPD. I just never thought of myself as a diva though but I obsess with planning every aspect of planning my Disney vacations. A few days ago I booked the Double Dip cruise. This is our 3rd Disney cruise. Both were on the Disney Magic, 4 & 7 day cruises. I've been wanting to spend more than one day at C.C. I couldn't resist this opportunity. I can't wait to board the Wonder.
Now I just have to tell my DH I booked this cruise. Wish me luck.
Patty

 

[pallamb]

I saw the new DCL show on the Travel Channel and it was great. I'm going to tape it this time.
Patty

 

[CustardTart]

Patty!!!! Glad to have you along...

...Now I just have to tell my DH I booked this cruise. Wish me luck...

Good luck with that...

I am very jealous of the DCL show you guys are talking about - I'm not sure we'll get that over here!

 

[Mousermom]

Hey Patty!

Welcome to the thread!!

I don't really think of myself as a diva eithier, but I definitely am obsessive about my WDW vacations!! "Diva" just sounds good with our little group we've got going here!!!

Karen,

Do you get the Travel Channel over there in the UK?

If you do, as they say----Check your local listings!!

If not, I'd be glad to tape it for you. PM me with your address.

I have a job interview at of all places---The Disney Store!!!

It is tomorrow (Friday). I hope I get the job because I bet I could get some good discounts!!

Is it ridiculous that a woman my age wants to work there? (See my age below)

 

[CustardTart]

I don't really think of myself as a diva eithier, but I definitely am obsessive about my WDW vacations!! "Diva" just sounds good with our little group we've got going here!!!

Ladies, we are all DIVAs!!! We just need to unleash the diva within...

Karen,

Do you get the Travel Channel over there in the UK?

If you do, as they say----Check your local listings!!

If not, I'd be glad to tape it for you. PM me with your address.

Thanks, Mary Beth! I did check and we do get the Travel Channel - just gotta keep my eyes peeled...

I have a job interview at of all places---The Disney Store!!!

It is tomorrow (Friday). I hope I get the job because I bet I could get some good discounts!!

Is it ridiculous that a woman my age wants to work there? (See my age below)

Very cool! Good luck!!!! It's definitely not ridiculous - I would love a job there and I'm 44 in 3 weeks or so...

 

[alecsmom]

Hey Mousermom - good luck with the job interview - that actually sounds like a really cool place to work!! hmmm let us know what kind of discounts you'd get....

 

[branv]

Hi Patty! Welcome!

Well I consider myself a big ol' Diva - oh sure, I may look all sensible in my Crocs and ponytail, falling asleep everytime I have a glass of wine, and my personal ban on public dancing (really, it's for the best to protect innocent bystanders), but other than that, just give me my feather boa and tiara!

Good luck on your interview mouser! Boy will gift shopping be easier for you! Just beware of friends begging discounts! It's like being in junior high and you're the only one in town with a pool, everyone will want to be your friend

 

[Mousermom]

Thanks for the good wishes everybody!!!

I'll let you know how it goes tonight when I get home.

I knew you guys would back me up!!

I'm getting the "roll of the eyes" from family and friends around here.

They just don't get it, do they?

Mary Beth

 

[CustardTart]

TI'm getting the "roll of the eyes" from family and friends around here.

They just don't get it, do they?

Mary Beth

No - it's a Dis thing, honey! VERY BEST LUCK and FINGERS CROSSED...

 

[pallamb]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I too experience the "roll of the eyes" from some friends and some co-workers when I say I'm going to WDW or on a Disney cruise. They say "Why don't you go somewhere different or try a different cruise line." My co-worker even brought in a list of other "cheaper" cruise vacations. I looked at the list and didn't tell her I decided on Disney again. I'll just have to tell her "Do these cruises stop for 2 days at Castaway Cay?" I do have one co-worker who "crossed over" to my side after going to WDW last year. My family is pretty good with my obsession with Disney and my husband loves going to WDW and on Disney cruises. I just wasn't sure if he would want to spend that amount of $ since we could go to WDW with the free food deal for about half the amount we are spending on the cruise.

Mary Beth: Good luck with the job interview.

Patty (the new Diva)

 

[Mousermom]

OK, I got the job!!!

It's not a lot of hours but....

30% off all merchandise (even sale items!!!)

And.....

3 complimentary WDW park passes per year!!!!

That alone is worth it to me!!!!

I start on Wednesday!!!

Thanks to my fellow divas for all your positive feedback!!

Mary Beth

 

[CustardTart]

OK, I got the job!!!

Congratulations Mary Beth!

...30% off all merchandise (even sale items!!!)

And.....

3 complimentary WDW park passes per year!!!!

That alone is worth it to me!!!!

Wow, what an awesome result!! Well done, you!

 

[branv]

Congrats! That park pass is a real perk! Though do try not to spend your whole salary at your store Tempting, I know

So for those going to the parks before or after the cruise, where are you thinking of staying? We tend to stick to the moderates (really like peaceful POFQ, one time we tried POP we swore never again), but I keep going back and forth on upgrading us to a Deluxe. Frankly I'm not sure which side is the and which side is the !) I'd love the CR, but realistically I think I could only convince DH to do the WL. Never stayed in a Deluxe, and only visited Polynesian and AKL (wow is that a gorgeous resort), so we'll just have to see. Hoping for some room only discounts We may just stay on property Thurs and Fri night, spend Fri at MK and spend Sat. in Cape Canaveral. We'll see, too many decisions! What's everyone else's tentative plans?

So CT, you too are going for the extra Palo nights? I was very excited to read that you can waitlist like that. I don't know how lucky people tend to get, but I was surprised at how empty the restaurant was when we went (though it was pirate night, so perhaps that's why). The question is, can a person really eat at Palo for more than one night without blowing out the buttons on all her pants?

So I caved and bought the Cruise Passporter organizer after all. What can I say, I am a weak weak woman.

 

[CustardTart]

...So for those going to the parks before or after the cruise, where are you thinking of staying? We tend to stick to the moderates (really like peaceful POFQ, one time we tried POP we swore never again), but I keep going back and forth on upgrading us to a Deluxe. Frankly I'm not sure which side is the and which side is the !) I'd love the CR, but realistically I think I could only convince DH to do the WL. Never stayed in a Deluxe, and only visited Polynesian and AKL (wow is that a gorgeous resort), so we'll just have to see. Hoping for some room only discounts We may just stay on property Thurs and Fri night, spend Fri at MK and spend Sat. in Cape Canaveral. We'll see, too many decisions! What's everyone else's tentative plans?

No tentative plans here, branv! DD and I will be staying at VWL before the cruise and then sadly going straight to the airport when it's over! I shall be booking the week (or however many days we need) next month at the 11 month DVC window. Flights have already been booked... OMG I am such an OEPD!

BTW you could always try renting DVC points to get deluxe on more of a budget. I can help you work out how many you're likely to need...

...So CT, you too are going for the extra Palo nights? I was very excited to read that you can waitlist like that. I don't know how lucky people tend to get, but I was surprised at how empty the restaurant was when we went (though it was pirate night, so perhaps that's why). The question is, can a person really eat at Palo for more than one night without blowing out the buttons on all her pants?

I've heard that the last night tends to be quiet as everyone gets their packing done and, as you say, Pirate Night possibly has more people bopping on the deck than chowing down in Palo's...

TBH I am very worried about the state of my waistline! Might have to deflate my Bean and bring it with me to do some ab work on deck - yeah right...

...So I caved and bought the Cruise Passporter organizer after all. What can I say, I am a weak weak woman.

Hey weak, weak woman - I'm debating how soon I can order refills for mine. Have merchandise, will buy it...