Mouse Manager 1.0 Now Available

[MBELSANTI]

This is great, thanks!!!!

 

[jenkh]

Your e-mail is full so I just wanted ot let you know what you e-mailed me worked. I did a 3 day plan and it allowed me in, then I just edited to a 2.

Now I must go off and fully explore this great program of yours. Thanks again!!

 

[Dis13]

Thank you for the program!

 

[iankh]

You don't need to import any points charts right now. The softwares comes with the 2007 and 2008 points charts included. Ian will make a new points chart for you to import when the 2009 points charts are available.

Chris is correct. Mouse Manager comes complete with points. The "Import Points" button is used to import point updates.

I'll create a point update when the 2009 DVC charts are published and when the 2008 points for DL resorts are published.

 

[emlutz23]

Mouse Manager 1.0 is fabulous! This came out just in time for my trip to BWV this Friday! I entered in all our info and printed out some great looking day by day plans and the packing list is great! I always leave the house thinking I've forgotten something (I usually do!), but this should help get my act together when I pack this week.

And thank you Ian for all your help with some e-mails I've sent (I'm the one with the DLH suite room question). Thanks again and great program!

 

[pilferk]

I had the priviledge of beta testing Mouse Manager.

I'm a planning junkie. I know most of you folks are too. This tool was just amazing. From helping us track our DVC points, to helping us know when to call to make future ressies, to helping us track our ADR's (and, eventually, print them WITH confirmation numbers) to helping us put together our PACKING lists...this application does it all.

It's very user friendly, very stable, and puts a TON of resources at your fingertips. I just, this past weekend, got to check out the new dining section (linked through the application, but existing on Ian's web site) and it is just as fantastic as the application proved to be.

There have been converstations, on the DIS boards, over the past few months where I've wished I could send people to download Mouse Manager. It's simply a GREAT resource for planing, and I wish Ian all the success in the world with it.

 

[cdn ears]

I also had the pleasure of testing Mouse Manager for Ian.

The reason I say pleasure is that I have worked with other programmers and software developers and their way was the only way the program was going to be written.

Not so with Ian and Mouse Manager, and I'm sure the other testers will agree with me in saying that all of our suggestions were noted and some changes made it to this version, and as Ian said wait until the next version appears.

If you are a DVC owner like myself you are capable of keeping track of your contracts, your points, planning your vacation from airport shuttle, to flight to hotel to tracking your advance dinner reservations by day, to day by day park events etc.......

Once again Ian, thanks for a great inclusive Disney vacation planning program and here's to your success with Mouse Manager.

 

[magicmama]

I'm amazed at everything this program does. It's so inclusive and has links to so many resources that I am very impressed! Ian has developed something that will continue to evolve and grow.

Great job Ian!!!

 

[ScottNBecky]

Looks great!! I sent you an email as well.

 

[3DisneyKids]

How does this differ from CaskBill's point tracking software?

 

[magicmama]

Mouse Manager works on pcs AND macs! It tracks more than just points and has resources. Check the website:

http://www.mousemanager.com/

Caskbill has a great program for pcs that many here have used for a while. Someone who uses his program can be more specific.

My mac is my main computer so I was happy that Mouse Manager is for both platforms.

 

[cslittle999]

How does this differ from CaskBill's point tracking software?

CaskBill's program is great for detailed tracking and managing of points. It will only let you record what is exactly right (you can't enter trip that you don't have points for). MouseManager on the other hand is less rigid about point tracking. You can enter and plan trips that are only in the "maybe" stage. As well MouseManager acts as a central repository for all of the information you need for a vacation (Disney or otherwise). You can enter flights, rental information, other hotels, ADR's, budget information, .... The two programs can act in a complimentary way as both do something the other doesn't. I'm sure Ian will come along and add all of the things I've missed.

 

[iankh]

CaskBill's program is great for detailed tracking and managing of points. It will only let you record what is exactly right (you can't enter trip that you don't have points for). MouseManager on the other hand is less rigid about point tracking. You can enter and plan trips that are only in the "maybe" stage. As well MouseManager acts as a central repository for all of the information you need for a vacation (Disney or otherwise). You can enter flights, rental information, other hotels, ADR's, budget information, .... The two programs can act in a complimentary way as both do something the other doesn't. I'm sure Ian will come along and add all of the things I've missed.

I'm just pleased and happy that Mouse Manager is now available and can join the ranks of other wonderful and fine planning applications.

 

[iankh]

Hi everyone!

Just a friendly reminder.

If you downloaded Mouse Manager, don't forget to register. The only way I have to communicate with Mouse Manager users regarding new points tables, and new Mouse Manager versions and enhancements is by know who is using it.

There are 2 ways you can register:

1. Go to help or Mouse Manager help and choose "Register" from the drop-down.

- OR -

2. Go to the user preferences screen and click the "Done and Register" button.

I hope you are enjoying using Mouse Manager as much as I enjoyed creating it!

 

[brkgnews]

Just downloaded last night, set up my contracts, grouping, etc. Did a "points transfered in" for my developer points.

Then I entered my upcoming trip to Grand Californian (January 08) and the points are not showing up. Am I right to presume that GC points for 08 were not available in the database (and as such, I need to do an "import points chart")? Or is there maybe a bug in the GC code?

Otherwise, awesome program! THANKS!

 

[cslittle999]

Just downloaded last night, set up my contracts, grouping, etc. Did a "points transfered in" for my developer points.

Then I entered my upcoming trip to Grand Californian (January 08) and the points are not showing up. Am I right to presume that GC points for 08 were not available in the database (and as such, I need to do an "import points chart")? Or is there maybe a bug in the GC code?

Otherwise, awesome program! THANKS!

Ian is on a Disney cruise this week so it might be a bit before you get an answer. I think the problem is likely a missing point chart. There aren't any new ones available now but I know that Ian talked about releasing some in November.

 

[brkgnews]

Thanks for the replies. No worries / no rush.

 

[iankh]

Just downloaded last night, set up my contracts, grouping, etc. Did a "points transfered in" for my developer points.

Then I entered my upcoming trip to Grand Californian (January 08) and the points are not showing up. Am I right to presume that GC points for 08 were not available in the database (and as such, I need to do an "import points chart")? Or is there maybe a bug in the GC code?

Otherwise, awesome program! THANKS!

I just returned today from a cruise and a WDW vacation. The points for the Grand Californian are not in the system yet. DVC only publishes the Disney Collection points one year at a time, so I go off of their information.

As I said, I just returned today, and I haven't checked yet to see if DVC published the Disney Collection while I was away. If they have published them, I'll have the point updates available in the very near future.

 

[wltdsnyfan]

I'm very pleased to announce the public release of Mouse Manager Version 1.0!

Mouse Manager is a fully functional tool that allows you to manage your contracts, track points, manage resort bookings and manage vacation plans. Mouse Manager runs on both Mac and Windows.

Best of all, Mouse Manager is free!

It is available for download. Just visit www.mousemanager.com.

You can also read more about Mouse Manager on the site.

Thank you to my friends here on the DIS who sparked this idea.

Thanks! I remember you talkingabout it at a meet in IL.

 

[eporter66]

I have been playing around with it, and we are in the process of planning a trip so it has really come in handy. Great job - I am sure it will continue to evolve, but I really like using it.

It is great to have everything in front of you, confirmation numbers, flight, car, hotel information right in front of you. Yesterday I got our vacation confirmed, spent the afternoon on the line with DVC Member Services, WDW-DINE, and the airlines. Now I have most of the vacation info in Mouse Manager and everything links nicely.

When we planned our restaurant visits I hit the links and get taken right to the menu's and reviews. I will make sure to contribute by adding a few restaurant reviews when I get back.

Thanks again - this is a GREAT tool to use, I love it.