NEW...DOLPHIN/SWAN..."questions and answers"...tips and hints!

[olena]

Chris was able to capture a few images from Illuminations. These turned out the best...

Next up......pics from my walk around the Swan and Dolphin.

 

[Lisa BC]

Originally posted by madge
hi

have an amazing rate to stay at the Dolphin with a resort view/balcony. I am curious to know if you can buy points--I don't have quite enough for a CL upgrade

Hi! I too am more of a "lurker" than a "poster", and I'm also totally addicted. I've been reading the boards for about a month now. Can't wait until our stay at the Swan in Dec 2004. I have learned so much, and the DISers have really changed my mind about where to stay. I would have never considered the Swan before finding these boards, and now I'm totally sold!

You can "buy" points in a round about way. On the SPG website, there's a special offer... subscribe to InsideFlyer Magazine and receive 1000 points. The subscription costs $59.95. You subscribe as many times as you wish, and receive 1000 points each time! So if you're short just a few thousand it might be a worthwhile option for you. Here's the link: http://www.insideflyer.com/starwood/productnav.cgi?ID=Pojy@H8AAAEAAAK1N0w&FILE=infoifa.htm


Is it possible to just pay for the upgrade at the hotel? Just curious to know.

Thanks!

Lisa

 

[happytrails2u]

Here's a few photos from our Corner King room last spring. Ozziewags, it took me about three weeks to figure out on my own what you just listed - LOL. Thanks for the easy instructions.

This last one is a view of Boardwalk from our Corner King room, 9016. Directly across the hall is 9017, which would have the unobstructed Epcot, BC/YC views. FYI: The Corner King rooms on the ninth, seventh and fifth floors (I'm not sure below that), all have two balconys - - the turret and another side balcony.

 

[olena]

Here are the last of my Swan and Dolphin pictures. These are from a quick tour I made of the grounds.

 

[ozziewags]

Wow, everyone, great pics. We must be driving csmommy crazy! LOL. Take me away........to S/D!

 

[csmommy]

Originally posted by ozziewags
Wow, everyone, great pics. We must be driving csmommy crazy! LOL. Take me away........to S/D!

Not just crazy, I'm practically drooling! I mean you would think winter was back in NY, with the weather the way it is.

On a more serious note, planning this trip helps us all as a happy diversion from the more serious & sad goings on in the world.


Good night all!

 

[olena]

On a more serious note, planning this trip helps us all as a happy diversion from the more serious & sad goings on in the world.

I agree...

 

[Piper]

Olena, I have been enjoying the pictures also. I have two more months! I really can't wait----but I guess I'll have to!

 

[Mouseteacher]

ozzie - I feel prehistoric re: pictures. My pictires are on a CD Rom. Is that okay? Is that how I download to imagestation or Kodak? Do they give you step by step instructions on their site?

 

[kimmar067]

....guys, what GREAT PICS!!!! I'm LIME GREEN with envy!!!!

 

[Beader7]

Those are great pics! I can not WAIT!!! I think I am gonna start packing this weekend!!!
The SWAN looks so beautiful!! We will be spending as much time at the hotel as the parks I bet!!!!! My teenage daughters saw the pics of the pool and are really excited!!!!!!!!
Sandy

 

[dreamflight99]

"Happiness is an ACTIVE countdown TIMER! Yes...just 86 days, and we're OFF! We are now closer to our Vacation...than the past Christmas Holiday. I get "nervous" with excitement just "thinking" about it! The PICTURES are UNBELIEVEABLE! WOW...Truly makes the Planning and WISHING much more fUN! Keep 'em coming EVERYONE!

Lisa BC....Thanks for the GREAT info & idea! You are correct...and there are MANY ways to SNAG some pts. The BEST idea is to obtain the SPG AMEX card, no fee for the first year, and only $35 per yr. after. Lots of bonus pts. & all can be transferred and used for a MYRIAD of uses from AIRLINES, to CAR RENTALS & DINING CERTS!

HappyTrails...AMAZING PICS of the TURRET! Makes me YEARN for this view/balcony for my forthcoming visit. Thanks for the MEMORIES! (Mac says "HI" aka: WOOF )

Olena...LAST PICS? Say it isn't so.... Thanks for posting all you have acquired. They add to the MAGIC of this thread.

Beader7...START PACKING, INDEED! WOW...you are CLOSE to the MAGIC! All these pics must have you pretty hyped. Crack the suitcases and start tossing...LOL!

Piper...You are ahead of me by about a month. Have you begin to pack yet?

I must agree w/csmommy...all these photos and posts create a wonderful diversion for all of us during these tough times. Thank Heaven, for the DIS!

The SYMBOL of PEACE. Dream...AFTER ALL, A "DREAM" is a WISH your Heart Makes! TTFN...

 

[Mouseteacher]

Alright, you guys!!! Those pix are making my heart pitter patter and my urge to go --go into overdrive!!!! Stop it! Stop it!... I love it!!!! Keep'em coming.

When I have some time, I'm going to learn to post pix, too. I want to join in with you, too.

 

[ozziewags]

Put your CD in your puter....you can either download your pics into your pc or upload to Imagestation from the CD. First go to www.imagestation.com and sign on and get a password. Then go to 'upload images'. There are a couple ways you can upload your pics...there is a 'browse' button that you click and it will take you to your stored pics in your files(mine are in My Pictures). Or you can drop down the bar that says D drive(where your CD would be). All you do is click on the pic, and click on OPEN and it transfers to the 'browse' space. Then click on 'upload' and they transfer into imagestation. Follow my other directions(in blue on previous page) to post a pic in the Dis! There are also some directions on that page for 'dragging and dropping' pics into imagestation and some other ways(email, etc.) Step by step directions. Hope this all makes sense! Believe me, I only know enough to get us all in trouble!

DF........wow.......your pics continue to amaze me! Where is that coach from? It is awesome!

 

[Mouseteacher]

Okay, ozzie... I copied all your instructions and I have given myself a homework assignment for the weekend. One last question - is the URL what I see at the bottom of my screen? The one that says disboards...?

 

[ozziewags]

The url is the address that you will copy after http. When you click on properties you will recognize it immediately. Good luck....if you need help just yell! We will be waiting for your pics!

 

[Mouseteacher]

Thanks so very much, ozziewags. I will give it a try this weekend.

 

[ozziewags]

My Pleasure!

 

[dreamflight99]

...Mouseteacher!

Also, thanks for the ...in regards to the FUN "Dolphin Toil & Trouble...Disney Feeling" thread! Just thought it would be a good one for today! Have fun...and I'll be checking on your progress this weekend. ^_^

 

[kimmar067]

...girls just-a wanna have fu-un.....
(gawrsh, I've just GOTTA figure out a way to download MY pics! )