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

[Muffy]

Love the pic of you with DISBUGS! Very cool! Can't wait to hear all about your adventures!

 

[Disbug]

Thanks, Muffy! It's great to be back!

Welcome susie2! Glad to wish you greetings from the "states"! Hope all is well over in the UK! I know you will have a fabulous time staying at the Swan (or Dolphin)!

You're Welcome, mompoppins! Not think of you guys? Couldn't happen! So many things I saw brought me smiles both for thoughts of my family and my cyber family and friends!

 

[Disbug]

Met James (yes, THE James!) and he is fabulous! Why did I meet with him? Well, to put plans for our Sig-Del Sorority meet for next summer in the works!

More later!

 

[disfanRN]

Hi everyone- I have been up since 5:00- trouble sleeping all night, excited about WDW ( or could it be the Zyrtec D I took because of my sinuses?)

Ladyjayhawk- We were able to upgrade to CL, mu husband talked to SPG while I was at work, and the lady on the phone insisted it was 1500/night for the upgrade. He talked with her at length and told her we have been told multiple times before that it is only 1000 pts, but she would not relent. Surprisingly, though, when we checked the SPG site, they only deducted 1000/night. Go figure.?

Disbug- welcome home, I love the picture of you and your fellow bugs!

Zurgswife- the porch looks great, doesn't it feel good to get a project nearly done? Your family looks cute!

Hockey mom- will wave right back as I arrive in your neck of the woods!!!

Welcome susie2, there are the nicest people here, you'll feel most welcome always.

I am bringing my laptop and will try to say hi from the Dolphin , thanks to the access to free high speed internet!!!

Good Monday to everyone!!!!!

 

[Loubon]

Originally posted by Disbug
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Too funny! That "souvenir" cost me about $30!

Had I known you were "buying" I would have just printed the picture for her!

Thanks again it was the right one in spite of my strange description. Wait till she sees this......

 

[ww52]

Happy Monday. (And a happy one it is, with the Cubs actually winning a series in the playoffs. The dream series of the Cubs/Red Sox is still possible. Go Boston!)

And the Bears even managed to win a game. A beautiful day at the lakefront, and my younger son and I were even surprisingly rewarded with a victory. Of course, with the Cubs winning, no one in Chicago noticed. After the game, the crowd began a chant of "Let's Go Cubs!".

Disbug - great pictures and souveniers. Looking forward to our trip in February, even though it's been off and on several times over this weekend, due in large part to finances and the fact we were just there this year. But Florida in February has its appeal, as we discussed yesterday with the cold night telling us winter is on the way.

Susie2 - welcome to the Sigma Delta sorority!

DF - thanks for your suggestion on CL - I think we will handle it just as you say. I'm not one for "sneaking " either.

Ozzie - thanks for the thoughts on Eric Karros and the cheap shot (or cheap chop). This guy has a history in Chicago, having been part of a brawl with the White Sox when he played for the Tigers. Sounds like his days in Atlanta may be over.

Lauren - I won't speak negative about the Cubs again!

On topic - in all the questions about whether S/D has the Disney feel or not - people tend to forget that these hotels are run by Starwood (Sheraton and Westin). In going to any other place, you'd jump at staying at a deluxe Sheraton or Westin in a prime location at the discounts they offer here. I was just as guilty as anyone - dismissing the hotels like they were some sort of Comfort Inn or something. They are deluxe in every way.

Have a great week everyone!

Bill

 

[Mouseteacher]

A quick check-in while things are semi-quiet at school...

Thanks, Disbug, I love my souvenir!!!

You are the best and most thoughtful person...I think I'll hang it in my office.

TTFN... check in when I have more time...

zwife>>> your poor furbaby...I hope he is perkier today.

 

[#1hockeymom]

She's BACK! ... with souveniers and information from the powers that be about our get together! Welcome back Disbug!

Zurg'swife>> This is not what you needed! I hope both of your babies get better soon! DS saw the picture as I was reading the posts and thought it was our "Charlie". I hope he gets better soon! (and of course.. prayers continueing for your DD)

Congrats to all of the baseball fans who have teams going into the next round! the Ti...tig....tigers.. well, you can guess why we're all hockey fans around here, eh?

Cold night? Was 27 here last night. Winter is coming.... but it is going to be 70 for the rest of the week! YEAH US! We have inservices Wed-Fri so we're trying to plan ways to hold them outside to enjoy the sun and warmth before it leaves again!

Love the remodel pictures! I can totally relate to blown in insulation falling on you. We still haven't finished our last clear out remodels. We have an empty whole where one of our full baths used to be. We need to finish!

On topic..... I can't wait to go back! (not sure if this counts... but it is true!)

I hope everyone has a joyous week! (off to football)
Debbie

 

[Mouseteacher]

Big night tonight in Bean town -- Red Sox could take it from the A's!!! A World Series with the Cubs, ww52???!!! One can pray and send PD, too.

disfanRN~ glad you're taking your laptop! I love posts from the inside.

Disbug~ JAMES? What did he say, what did you say? (can you tell I'm anxious to hear from you!) And you got your balcony...

your view looked fabulous!

I want to go back NOW!!!!

My school librarian was there last week. She and her daughters and their families stayed at WL. She said the week was wonderful - crowds were manageable. She brought me the cutest picture holder in the shape of Mickey's head.

 

[tink44]

Thanks so much for my yearbook pics, Lou. I've been trying to figure out how to add them to my signature.


And thanks for bringing extra of the tiramisu Disbug, it's my favorite!

 

[madge]

here's the view from our room at the Dolphin...room 3185, located in the West Wing of the resort, on the 3rd floor We had a renovated room with a Heavenly Bed....

we could see the ToT and the Grotto pool area....very pretty view, with the exception of September 30. There was a big corporate function and it was loud loud enough that I am going to send a letter to someone. we knew the pool would be closed, but no one told us about the party....

any questions? fire away!!!

 

[madge]

Originally posted by ladyjayhawk
Thank you Lou for my class picture! LOL It is great! I don't know how you find these pictures.

Disbug and madge, have a great trip! I can't wait to hear all about your adventures. In particular madge, please let me know how EMH works out for you on Sunday (saw this on another thread).

Have a great weekend everyone!

ladyjayhawk--our experience was mixed. We went to the MK last Sunday morning, Monday morning, and today the least crowded day was last Monday (of those 3--the absolute least crowded day was Tuesday, 29 September), then last Sunday, and today was an absolute MADHOUSE. I didn't go yesterday, but considering the lines I saw at the toll booth, I imagine it was very busy....Tues and Wed were much better. Saturday morning was even less crowded than today. It was awful--when I left the park at 10 AM, Small World already had a wait posted....

 

[madge]

Originally posted by mattkatie7
I just became plat. Starwood,any ideas what type of upgrade I will get? I do not know if it makes a difference but i will be paying teacher rate at the Dolphin in March.

when I checked in last Saturday, the desk clerk told me plat. get CL upgrade/priv. I don't know what else...but I do know they get at least that

 

[zurgswife]

Smoremy furbaby is doing really well...slept off the drugs and is running around like normal....except for the staples all over her back..

DD She is headed back to school..tomorrow...she is feeling sort of better only time will tell....she still has a strong cold but the other symptoms are diminished some....she only has to make it through 3 1/2 days...so I'm pretty sure she will make it through the week....

DisbugWELCOME BACK!!! and I love the "soveniors" you brought back...

MadgeWELCOME BACK to you also....

Thanks to everyone for the well wishes and suggestions for BOTH of my baby's.....

 

[jgates]

Evening guys. Just dropping in to say I'm off to Atlanta in the morning. Won't be back until late Sat pm. Hyatt Regency on Peachtree. Have a wonderful Dis week for me and I'll try to catch up on Sunday........

 

[Disbug]

Sorry, didn't post last night, everyone... having some TECHNO difficulties with the pic uploading! PS Don't forget to use the Bubble Bath in the tub (FIN FOUNTAIN) below!

 

[Disbug]

Yes, about James... SOOOO nice a man! He directed me to the Event Planners who sat with me for about half an hour giving me all sorts of info on what they can provide for us. I am still sorting through it and will post details soon. It's never too early to start getting excited about a trip, is it!

 

[Mouseteacher]

, Disbug!

 

[madge]

Ladyjayhawk- We were able to upgrade to CL, mu husband talked to SPG while I was at work, and the lady on the phone insisted it was 1500/night for the upgrade. He talked with her at length and told her we have been told multiple times before that it is only 1000 pts, but she would not relent. Surprisingly, though, when we checked the SPG site, they only deducted 1000/night. Go figure.?

I used points to upgrade to CL last week--I was charged 1000 points a night. I did it at check-in at the front desk of the Dolphin....

 

[ww52]

Congratulations Mouseteacher (and other Red Sox fans). What an exciting game. If that had been the Cubs 9th, I'm not sure I could have watched. I was actually getting nervous as it was.

Now go beat those Yankees!

On-topic -
The S/D are within easy walking distance to the Boardwalk - including ESPN Zone, which would be a great place to watch the Cubs - Red Sox World Series!

Bill