*Old* Girls only Vegas thread. See new link in first post. Thanks!

[Queenbillabong]

I just got an email. The Love tickets are on sale for the month of June as well.
Not the 40% off locals deal unfortunately, but they are 25% off which is better than nothing.
http://mirage-cds.admission.com/adm/LOVE_25.htm

So the category 2 seats, normally running $137.50 are going for $103.13. Those are the ones I'd pick.
And interestingly enough, most of the better category 2 seats are going fast, where as category 1 still has plenty left. I think people are realizing being close to the stage isn't the best thing for this show, and that the closer category 2 seats will probably sell out first. So what's left will be either really close or really far.

I guess now you all need to decide if:

1. You are ready to buy them now or do you wait for a different deal?

2. If you get them now, are you going for 10 seats all in a row, or two rows of 5 and 5 with one in front of the other?

3. Who's got enough moola available on a credit card to order 10 tickets at over 100 bucks a piece?

Okay, so Debbie is in it for Love!! So we have 9 of us; I'll call and see what I can find out about the tickets. If I can get them now at the discount , I'll do it. Beth, can you post the link again for the discount, and remind me where I should look for tickets? Thanks!!

I think the phone number to call is on the link too, to make sure you can get the best category 2 seats

 

[fairykin]

Hi Stacielee.. Have a Grrrrrrrrrrrreat Day!

Donna.. Paula and I have been to vegas together many times, she's alot of fun!

Theresa... Aawwww that's suckey! Sounds like we need to do a exchange together!

 

[jordansmomma]

I exchanges too!!! But I do have three issues:

1. Unfortunately, I have gotten some crap when I spend a lot of time, money, and effort in my exchanges (I did the flip-flop exchange once because I LOVE flip-flops. I ordered a really cool pair of sparkly Baby Phat ones to be sent to my buddy and got three pairs of dollar store flip-flops in return. Seriously, they had paper thin bottoms and were just not nice). I was very sad.

2. I live in Canada and the shipping here is not nice for whoever sends me a gift That's why I usually end up sending my stuff overseas to England or Scotland. There are some really nice DIS ladies who live in the UK and they GET how to do a good exchange too

3. Sometimes your buddy who you send an exchange to flakes off and you never hear back and they don't send out their exchange (which is really not nice!!!).

Not all exchanges are bad, but I would certainly be in for exchanging with you guys, whatever, whenever!!! I just took part in the snack exchange and the candy exchange - both were

That is how my first flip flop exchange was!! I bought really cute Teva flip flops & another pair. I ended up with paperthin ones. I gave them to my friends daughter. She loves shoes, so she was super happy.

I dunno some people are just different....

 

[toocherie]

That is how my first flip flop exchange was!! I bought really cute Teva flip flops & another pair. I ended up with paperthin ones. I gave them to my friends daughter. She loves shoes, so she was super happy.

I dunno some people are just different....

I know--I would be embarassed to send something cheap.

 

[mommaU4]

Beth, how can they afford to give away free tickets to these shows? Do they make it up in drinks?

No, no drink purchase is required. They would rather give the seats away and have it be a full house, then half the theater empty.
Then those who did pay to see it, are going to say how no one was in the audience. Their hope is that if they give the tickets away that we'll like the show and as locals recommend it to friends and family when the visit.

I exchanges too!!! But I do have three issues:

Not all exchanges are bad, but I would certainly be in for exchanging with you guys, whatever, whenever!!! I just took part in the snack exchange and the candy exchange - both were

Those were my issues to which is why I stopped. I couldn't keep spending tons of money on strangers and getting junk back in return. I'd totally do it with friends though.

But if we do it, we will have to set some boundaries. LOL I still don't want to see anyone spending 60 bucks on one person and the others feeling left out, or as if their packages didn't measure up, kwim?
If that happens, no one will want to do it.

I had several ladies PM me before the trip worried that their totes weren't going to be good enough, or they didn't put enough goodies in there, etc. and that really takes all the fun out of it.

I think the phone number to call is on the link too, to make sure you can get the best category 2 seats

Thanks for posting that!

 

[mommaU4]

I know--I would be embarassed to send something cheap.

Well, cheap dollar wise is good! LOL You can find good quality, cute items for exchanges that are cheap but are still things people would like to own. I just think some people do not take the time to look.

And I hate it when people on the Exchange board would sign up and not send!! I had that happen a few times, and then as the host you either have to find a volunteer (called an elf) to send out to that person who didn't get anything, or you have to do it yourself.
I had to send out a few extra packages like that and it was not cheap. That's another reason I stopped doing it.

 

[toocherie]

Well, cheap dollar wise is good! LOL You can find good quality, cute items for exchanges that are cheap but are still things people would like to own. I just think some people do not take the time to look.

And I hate it when people on the Exchange board would sign up and not send!! I had that happen a few times, and then as the host you either have to find a volunteer (called an elf) to send out to that person who didn't get anything, or you have to do it yourself.
I had to send out a few extra packages like that and it was not cheap. That's another reason I stopped doing it.

Let me clarify--I would be embarassed to send something that LOOKED cheap! I'm all for getting the most for my $$ too!

 

[Stacerita]

What the heck, do you live in a palace??

I was gonna ask the same thing. Then ask if I can come stay with her.

Not everywhere. Some parts are just ghetto-scary-as-hell!!
Can you tell I'm not a huge fan of downtown? But it's still a must see, at least once.

Downtown isn't for everyone. Something you got to see for yourself though. I used to stay at the Plaza all the time. Even before the Fremont Street Experience was there.

I like cream cheese on my banana bread, so maybe a homemade cream cheese frosting would be good on the cake.

I could slather cream cheese frosting on just about anything.


I used to hang out at the exchange board all the time! OMG, at one point I was in 7 different exchanges at once. In fact, I hosted several of them. I've hosted a Princess exchange, a flip flop exchange, a candy exchange, a stationery exchange, and I started the snack exchange like two years ago. I got Stacielee and a few of the other ladies started on them.

They are fun, but it got to be too much for me so I'm on hiatus right now. Or rather my wallet is.

When I lived in MI and was hanging out online with the WDW ladies group, I hosted several exchanges for our group then too. (I hosted a Valentine's Day exchange, a beach towel exchange, a summer exchange, a Halloween exchange, etc)
The most popular one I hosted was the Christmas stocking exchange. Everyone loved that.
And I was already planning that if we don't do the Christmas theme for the Meet and Greet, that I was going to organize a stocking exchange for our group this November! Just for those who are interested and who celebrate Christmas.




They are fun, but the are addicting. And I always spend more than the minimum so it was costing me too much money. I had to stop if I wanted to remain happily married. LOL
And sometimes you send a really nice one out, and I hate to say this but, you get a crappy one in return. That's why I liked doing the exchanges within our group of ladies because you knew you'd get something nice back.

The idea of exchanges are great. If you get a person who participates responsibly.

I am going to Love. I will share food with my sister Wendy or whoomever.
My only real splurge maybe a new COACH purse from the outlet. I have paid full price & outlet price, I prefer outlet prices.
The other shopping, meh...I can go to Bellvue Sq. so I will be window shopping.

Are we going to Madame Toussands? (or however you spell it)

That might be fun. If we can fit it in, I wouldn't mind going.

Another thing to keep in mind is I get emails daily from a website that offers free show tickets to locals.
So far today for example, I've gotten emails offering me free tickets to the Nathan Burton magic show, The Sopranos Last Supper dinner show, and The Mentalist. None of them are exactly top rated shows, but they are free. LOL

We actually got 6 tickets to see Nathan Burton and the whole family went not that long ago. It was pretty good.

So if for some reason Tony and Tina's or Lucky Cheng's doesn't work out, maybe we can do something else cheaper or even free. Just an option. The emails and shows change all the time so you never know what's going to be offered.

I would totally be up to changing plans if we can get cheap/free tickets for something else.

I know--I would be embarassed to send something cheap.

Exactly. I wouldn't want to send anything that I wouldn't want to get in return.


I would be up for an exchange.

 

[stacielee]

I called the Mirage and this is what I found out:

The first/best row for a Cat 2 ticket is Row P; we are getting Row R, which is just behind P (there's no Q). She also sald that Section 204 is a good section to see everything from. And the 25% discount is only available online, I can't call and get it. But she said if the 40% discount comes up for June, we can re-book and get refunded the difference. So we're looking at Section 204, Row R, seats 6-14, $103.13 + $5 service fee, $108.13 each.

Here's a link to the seating map: http://mirage-cds.admission.com/html/seatmap.htmI?l=EN&CNTX=71805&C=US

 

[jordansmomma]

I was gonna ask the same thing. Then ask if I can come stay with her.

I know, I was too!!

The idea of exchanges are great. If you get a person who participates responsibly.



That might be fun. If we can fit it in, I wouldn't mind going.

I have been, but its a lot of fun.

I would totally be up to changing plans if we can get cheap/free tickets for something else.

Same here.

Exactly. I wouldn't want to send anything that I wouldn't want to get in return.


I would be up for an exchange.

Woohoo Stacie is in!!

 

[fairykin]

Wow Beth.. i didn't know all about that with the elfs.. that's why if i want to do a exchange i just pm and say heyyyyyy let's do a exchange!

Maybe the girls only group is too big to do an exchange in?

 

[toocherie]

I called the Mirage and this is what I found out:

The first/best row for a Cat 2 ticket is Row P; we are getting Row R, which is just behind P (there's no Q). She also sald that Section 204 is a good section to see everything from. And the 25% discount is only available online, I can't call and get it. But she said if the 40% discount comes up for June, we can re-book and get refunded the difference. So we're looking at Section 204, Row R, seats 6-14, $103.13 + $5 service fee, $108.13 each.

Here's a link to the seating map: http://mirage-cds.admission.com/html/seatmap.htmI?l=EN&CNTX=71805&C=US

that's fine with me!

Woohoo Stacie is in!!

what is Stacie in for? (I'm lost)

 

[jordansmomma]

that's fine with me!



what is Stacie in for? (I'm lost)

The wax museum, Madame Tussaunds. or something like that.

 

[mommaU4]

Let me clarify--I would be embarassed to send something that LOOKED cheap! I'm all for getting the most for my $$ too!

I would totally be up to changing plans if we can get cheap/free tickets for something else.

Well, why don't we keep Thursday night and Friday night free then and not book or reserve anything? We can still look for Tony and Tina's Wedding tickets as I think that's a great group show, but we'll look for them that week at a discount.
And then on Friday we can just see what is offered on the Strip discount booths, and/or in my emails. Sound good?

I called the Mirage and this is what I found out:

The first/best row for a Cat 2 ticket is Row P; we are getting Row R, which is just behind P (there's no Q). She also sald that Section 204 is a good section to see everything from. And the 25% discount is only available online, I can't call and get it. But she said if the 40% discount comes up for June, we can re-book and get refunded the difference. So we're looking at Section 204, Row R, seats 6-14, $103.13 + $5 service fee, $108.13 each.

Here's a link to the seating map: http://mirage-cds.admission.com/html/seatmap.htmI?l=EN&CNTX=71805&C=US

For the price, I'd be pleased with those. Section 204 was one of the sections I suggested as well. I'd go for it.

 

[mommaU4]

Wow Beth.. i didn't know all about that with the elfs.. that's why if i want to do a exchange i just pm and say heyyyyyy let's do a exchange!

Maybe the girls only group is too big to do an exchange in?

Oh no, not at all. I've done them with over 30 people before. And Nancy and Patsy on the Exchange board will get way more then that for the more popular ones.

We won't need any elves for our exchanges I'm sure. I cannot imagine any of the ladies signing up and not sending.

 

[Stacerita]

that's fine with me!



what is Stacie in for? (I'm lost)

I'm in for fun

Well, why don't we keep Thursday night and Friday night free then and not book or reserve anything? We can still look for Tony and Tina's Wedding tickets as I think that's a great group show, but we'll look for them that week at a discount.
And then on Friday we can just see what is offered on the Strip discount booths, and/or in my emails. Sound good?

Sounds good to me.

 

[fairykin]

Stacie is in for a exchange!

the only perfect thing about my home is when it's filled with the people i love!

 

[mommaU4]

Sounds good to me.

OK, but I meant to say Tuesday and Friday nights, as Tuesday is when Tony and Tina's is planned for. Oops.


Here is an updated schedule with all the recent changes. Let me know how it look to y'all. Thanks!!

SCHEDULE​

Sunday, June 21
Arrival day for some of the ladies.
Check into the hotel and get settled.
I can meet you at hotel to drop off groceries, or we can make a store run.
Drive the Strip.
Dinner at Margaritaville, and then either hang out on the Strip or head back to hotel depending on how tired everyone is.


Monday June 22
(more ladies arrive today)
Breakfast in hotel room to save money.
At 11:00 meet up to tour some of the hotels: (none of them take very long)
Start at Luxor, then walk or take tram to Excalibur
From there walk to New York, New York
Lunch at Il Fornaio in NY NY.
Walk around MGM/Lion Habitat
Then walk to M&M World and the Coke store.

Back to hotel to rest and change for the evening.
Mirage for early dinner around 5. Options are BLT Burger or Carnegie Deli.
See Cirque's Love show at 7:00 located in the Mirage.
After the show, walk go down to watch the Mirage volcano, then walk across to TI to see the pirate show.
Then depending on how tired everyone is, either go back to hotel or out for drinks. Kahunaville in TI has flare bartenders, OR Parasol Up/Parasol Down lounge is across at the Wynn and overlooks the Lake of Dreams.



Tuesday June 23
Breakfast in room.
Massage at Stacie's new favorite place. (those not wanting to do the massage can tour the Paris hotel and maybe go up in the Eiffel tower)
Shopping in the Forum Shops at Caesars, followed by lunch at Serendipity 3.
Walk to Bellagio to tour conservatory and see fountains
Back to hotel to change for dinner.
At night go to Tony and Tina's Wedding dinner and show @ 7:00. (look for discount tickets for this that day)
Then to Peppermill's Fireside Lounge for drinks. (Maybe to Diablos too)




Wednesday June 24
Small, quick breakfast in room, or just skip breakfast since it will be an early lunch
Meet at Venetian around 10 a.m. to ride/watch the gondolas, walk through to Palazzo (they are connected)
Drive to Planet Hollywood-
-early lunch at Earl of Sandwich
-some shopping in the Miracle Mile shops
-Stripper 101 @ 4:30 (be there 30 minutes early)

Dinner (or just drinks and appetizers) at Dick's Last Resort around 6:30
Thunder From Down Under @ 9:00




Thursday June 25
Breakfast in room
Swimming in the morning?
Disney outlet shopping and lunch at Town Square? There is a Claim Jumper, California Pizza Kitchen, Cadillac Ranch or Tommy Bahamas restaurant. Pictures at the Vegas sign since we'll be driving right by it.

VooDoo Lounge (at the Rio) at 5:00 p.m. for drinks
Walk around the Rio, see the Show in the Sky
Head to Fremont Street (snack on food there for dinner) and then off to Olympic Garden!




Friday June 26
Breakfast in room
Free day!!
Options for today:
Madame Tussauds?
Gamble?
Tour more hotels?
Ride Insanity on top of the Stratosphere?

Evening show and dinner to be determined based on discounts available at the time.
Head back to timeshare for slumber party!!





Saturday June 27
Breakfast in room.
Another free day!
Options:
Perhaps do some favorite things again?
Or drive out to Area 51 or Hoover Dam?
Planetarium and Observatory?
Shopping at the Showgirl store and Psychic Eye gift shop?

For those spending another night, meet at Harrah's for an early dinner at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill. Then go to Harrah's Carnival Court to hear the live music and see the flare bartenders.




Sunday June 28
Not sure if anyone will still be here this day or if everyone is leaving some time on Saturday.
For anyone still here, we can meet for breakfast or lunch. I'll leave it open.

 

[wendylady36]

I'd put cream cheese frosting on everything too!

The exchange sounds like fun.

Thanks for the info Stacie, those seats sound good to me, I'm all in!

I hope everyone is having a great day!

 

[Queenbillabong]

Everything sounds good to me. I'm a bit lost right now - but point me in the right direction and I'm good to go