Our little thread of BIG changes, the neverending saga of the Resort Changers

[5terre]

Help me chose a moderate! I am posting here because I think you people will understand; although I have never actually changed a room, I am TOTALLY a RCer at heart. A hot tub is a must for me, and I’m not a fan of in-your-face theming (i.e. the giant football helmets at ASSp!) so values are out. I can’t justify double the cost for deluxe (although I’m sure we would love them) so deluxe is out. Ideally I probably would have tried to rent DVC at AKL for this trip, but it is semi-last minute and too late now.

We want a “re-do” of our trip last year where DH and DD were really sick with a stomach bug. Currently we are booked at CBR with a RO offer. CSR would have been our first choice, but it is fully booked, there is nothing available even at rack rates. The theme at POR never excited me. But now I have been reading countless threads about how much people love it there and how beautiful the grounds are. My DD9 and I love royalty (she is not afraid to admit that she loves the Disney Junior show Sofia the First), and I’ve been wondering if we would like the royal rooms at POR. I think she would love staying in a “mansion,” but are the headboards with the fireworks tacky, and too young for us? Also POFQ’s pool will be closed during our stay, so wouldn’t that make the POR pool much busier? I have fond memories of CBR with my parents in the 80s and love the theme, but am really put off by the chance of loud cheerleaders and also that it is rumored to be going through refurbishment just days after our stay. I would rather stay there after the refurb. I should also mention that the POR regular and royal rooms are not currently available with the RO offer (royal room WAS available when I first was looking a few weeks ago), but I keep checking every day. What should I do? I am leaning POR royal room should one become available.

 

[WDWKOOK]

For your changing needs, your revised 2014 WL/VWL information thread has been posted HERE.

I've expanded it to 21 posts on two pages and every post has been revised. There are some new photos and updated information throughout. All the posts are hyperlinked in Post #1. Stop on by and consider making a change ​

 

[babyberger]

Jen's most recent purchase!!!



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[pas130]

Help me chose a moderate! I am posting here because I think you people will understand; although I have never actually changed a room, I am TOTALLY a RCer at heart. A hot tub is a must for me, and I’m not a fan of in-your-face theming (i.e. the giant football helmets at ASSp!) so values are out. I can’t justify double the cost for deluxe (although I’m sure we would love them) so deluxe is out. Ideally I probably would have tried to rent DVC at AKL for this trip, but it is semi-last minute and too late now.

We want a “re-do” of our trip last year where DH and DD were really sick with a stomach bug. Currently we are booked at CBR with a RO offer. CSR would have been our first choice, but it is fully booked, there is nothing available even at rack rates. The theme at POR never excited me. But now I have been reading countless threads about how much people love it there and how beautiful the grounds are. My DD9 and I love royalty (she is not afraid to admit that she loves the Disney Junior show Sofia the First), and I’ve been wondering if we would like the royal rooms at POR. I think she would love staying in a “mansion,” but are the headboards with the fireworks tacky, and too young for us? Also POFQ’s pool will be closed during our stay, so wouldn’t that make the POR pool much busier? I have fond memories of CBR with my parents in the 80s and love the theme, but am really put off by the chance of loud cheerleaders and also that it is rumored to be going through refurbishment just days after our stay. I would rather stay there after the refurb. I should also mention that the POR regular and royal rooms are not currently available with the RO offer (royal room WAS available when I first was looking a few weeks ago), but I keep checking every day. What should I do? I am leaning POR royal room should one become available.

to our family! You're going in Feb? I did CBR during cheer nationals NO BUENO POR does look really pretty! Things open up constantly, so keep checking for CSR if that's your first choice...another option is Orbitz, they have a lot of 20% off promos you just have to pay in full at booking..maybe you can snag a discounted deluxe....

 

[pas130]

My latest change is a cancellation, I will try to catch up tomorrow

 

[chimo2u]

Oh Krystal!! Sorry that it slipped my mind you are in the Chicago area too. Poor baby, it's so frightening for many kids (and big kids too!).



Hi Magic!! congrats on booking GF! Wow, Your Richard Petty DH staying at the GF... Might you add dinner at Park Faire with those delightful step sisters??



yeah, and you not used to be cha-cha-changing!!



oh sometimes I dislike practicallity... that's why we go so good together And yes, it's certainly is a downer having to book 2 CL rooms. And slushies as a side benefit of cancelling the Neverland club is good...always gotta look to look at the positive!

Oh might you journey to DTD in your travels Wed night? To a excellent Irish watering hole??

A BIG would be awaiting you!!
A change to my plans (what else is new!!!??) I managed to snag a 6:10 reservation today at Yachtsmans for Friday night (Dec 6) so back to yachtmans my BFF and I go! ) it is a little better on the pocket book than Shula's would be, I think....plus we can take the boat over to DHS right after for our MFT Reunion Appreciation event! I'll still keep hounding the dining website for an even closer to 5 pm ressie, but if not, I'm happy with 6:10!! It only took looking every day for a month or 2!!!
Can't wait.... only 12 days today!!!!

 

[chimo2u]

I haven't been since DS22 was 16 (lol how sad I can't figure out what year that is but I am responsible to save people's lives) We have free tickets from a bonus feature from the no name travel agency...so if it's a bust it's okay...But I wouldn't pay current prices for it. I doubt it's much different since we've been

LAst time we went, in 2008 DS was 15/ and he's 21 now! so I'd say you went in 2007!

 

[chimo2u]

My latest change is a cancellation, I will try to catch up tomorrow

OH NO!!!! Jeanette! I hope it's not your DEC trip!!!! My stomach's gonna be in knots until you spill the beans!!!!!


SUE: oh yes, we are frrrreeezing!!! minus 31 celcius with windchill yesterday, and close to that today with 20 more cm of snow projected from this afternoon to overnight!! not looking forward to the drive home!

on a bright note...only 12 days till FLORIDA!! sunshine please be kind to me

 

[Mousemommy1]

My latest change is a cancellation, I will try to catch up tomorrow

Based on your ticker, it looks like the cancellation is to your December trip!!!

 

[Sparkly]

Disney UK have some amazing prices for room/ticket packages including a amazing price for AKL + WL, shame I don't have any money. I would absolutely love to go during December one day.

 

[Koh1977]

Jen's most recent purchase!!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/babyberger/10981912036/ Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

Love it!!

 

[Koh1977]

Disney UK have some amazing prices for room/ticket packages including a amazing price for AKL + WL, shame I don't have any money. I would absolutely love to go during December one day.

Me too! I remember staying at Fort Wilderness (camping in a tent with my bf at the time) at Christmas and going to MK Christmas morning for the parade. LOVED it. Nothing like it, even with all the crowds!

 

[Koh1977]

Based on your ticker, it looks like the cancellation is to your December trip!!!

Oh no!!

 

[pas130]

LAst time we went, in 2008 DS was 15/ and he's 21 now! so I'd say you went in 2007!

he graduated in 2009 and we may have been there that year...BUT I think only he went that vacation

OH NO!!!! Jeanette! I hope it's not your DEC trip!!!! My stomach's gonna be in knots until you spill the beans!!!!!

SUE: oh yes, we are frrrreeezing!!! minus 31 celcius with windchill yesterday, and close to that today with 20 more cm of snow projected from this afternoon to overnight!! not looking forward to the drive home!

on a bright note...only 12 days till FLORIDA!! sunshine please be kind to me

yep, no more Polynesian

Based on your ticker, it looks like the cancellation is to your December trip!!!

Yep

Oh no!!

It's okay Krystal...I'll be there soon enough.

 

[Mousemommy1]

he graduated in 2009 and we may have been there that year...BUT I think only he went that vacation
yep, no more Polynesian

Yep



It's okay Krystal...I'll be there soon enough.

 

[Koh1977]

he graduated in 2009 and we may have been there that year...BUT I think only he went that vacation yep, no more Polynesian Yep It's okay Krystal...I'll be there soon enough.

Yes, but still...

Why the cancellation?

Leaving for a weekend with my BFF later today. Going unplugged! Ack! I'm not sure I can do it! LOL

 

[pas130]

Yes, but still...

Why the cancellation?

Leaving for a weekend with my BFF later today. Going unplugged! Ack! I'm not sure I can do it! LOL

I rolled my ankle. And it never was back to 100% from the break last summer

 

[letthewookiewin]

Oh my, I am over 10 pages behind. Life has just been so busy. I'm at work with the hubby today. Everyone is healthy at our house and the kids and I are looking forward to our week off for Thanksgiving (I don't have to work the whole week).

We decided against buying a home. My work isn't steady enough for us to stick our financial necks out on buying a home.

The hubby and I decided on a Southwest driving vacation for this next Summer. We plan on visiting Roswell, NM, Tombstone, AZ, Pheonix, AZ (to see where the hubby lived), LA, and the Grand Canyon. If my plotting goes well, I may be able to add a DL trip to my Summer countdown. That would mean I would get to visit DL and WDW in the same Summer!! WOO HOO!! When we were talking about going to LA, I told the hubby that meant going to DL for at least one day. When he said "no" I broke down in tears, I just couldn't help it. If I can convince him, I may need y'all's help on planning and picking an in-expensive DL good neighbor hotel. We may try and do more, but it'll depend on time.

Well I better get off for now. I have used all of my data for the month. Hopefully, I am catch up tonight or in the AM tomorrow.

I hope everyone and their families are doing well and keeping warm. Right now it's 35 F, but it feels like it's 24. The weatherman even said we have the possibility of snow on Sunday (which is total crazy talk for Texas).

 

[chimo2u]

PAS: so sad I won't get to meet you in 11 days
All these injuries to our dear friends needs to stop!!! I hope you heal ASAP!

 

[Missoutandabout]

Hi to all of you lovelies. to all. I've been quiet but trying to keep track.

Jeanette: Hope you're getting some rest for that ankle, momma.

Linda: How're you feeling?!

Sheila: How's Bella doing?

Lacey: Oooooh, London! Your first time in Ol' Blighty? Will you get enough time for shopping, I hope?

Jen: Thanks for sending me that discount link!

Janet: I'm cheering on the team (and the band, of course!) for tonight.

Candace: Are you still at AKL?! I can't keep up.


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I come seeking motherly advice. I'm sure someone here has dealt with this before as, before last night, I never had. What I think happened was Miss M had a full-on panic attack. This was at bed time. We had to go up twice because she hadn't gone to bed when we agreed. (We let her read before bedtime for a bit, then she turns out the light at a designated time.) Anyway, on the last trip up to see why she wasn't sleeping, all HECK broke loose. Screaming, fast breathing, crying, absolute WAILING, saying she was going to die, that she was afraid for me to leave, etc. I honestly thought I was going to have to take her to the hospital because she wasn't calming down. I asked her if anything bad happened in school, nothing. It straight-up reminded me of the pre-talking days before we figured out a bedtime routine and I learned what the phrase "over-tired" meant. I'm sure some of you have experienced this... any advice? I've been looking up relaxation techniques for younger kids, in case it happens again.