Shh, do you hear that? It's the winds of change~link to new thread post#3501

[pixarmom]

Heather, great photo!

How much of a hassle is it to switch resorts mid-trip? DS5 and DD16mo. How does it work? We'd be checking out and going to a park first thing in the morning most likely, then coming back around lunchtime to check into new resort. Will they take our bags? When would they normally get there?

Koh, I think Step makes a great point. We don't use the dining plan or free dining anymore. (But if we ever do, we wouldn't do a split stay.) Instead, we take the room-only discount and have one ticket that covers our entire trip (either AP or park-hopper.) When we have APs, we use TIW for dining discounts, which is really the best deal for us given our dining styles and preferences. And the room-only discount has always been a better discount for our family of five at deluxe resorts than free dining. Because we don't use the dining plan or book with free dining, I forget about the issues that come up during a split stay.

But with our current ticket/room-only discount situation, split stays are easy for us. We just pack up our stuff, hop in a cab early in the morning to our new resort and check in before rope drop. I actually like packing and organizing the stuff - I do a lot of organizing at the end of the day and early the next morning when we're just in one resort anyway. That's what we'll do in October. Take a cab from BC to CR at 7am, check in at CR and be ready to start our day at MK (9am opening.) In January, our park plans make it easier for us to just have bell services transfer our luggage. We'll leave Poly in the morning, spend half the day in MK, monorail to Epcot, spend the afternoon there and then check in at BWI in the late afternoon before dinner. Won't need our luggage until later that night, so not a problem if there is a delay with the bell services transfer.

 

[Jungle Cruiser]

Good morning everyone

Heather, can't believe it's back to school time for you and your kids. Sorry summer is almost over, but at the end of May when kids in NJ still have another month, you will be smiling!

pixarmom, we like you use room only discounts (AP or BB) and TIW. We found it works best for us also. We eat a a few signature restaurants each stay, love a late sit down breakfast, but often just grab CS. We like the flexibility. AND, it may be about time for me to mosey on over to the BC thread, we are going in less than 2 months! Very excited

 

[pas130]

Isn't that the truth! Describes me to a T!

I told DH the crowd levels for our trip, and he was like....we just go where we want when we want....I guess he doesn't care about the 53 min wait for peter pan at 1pm on a Saturday

I was not a resort changer until this trip.....thanks GF construction

Yep.... OK so I was a resort changer always & forever...but I doubt I would've changed from my RPC King room....

I think that WL sounds perfect for Thanksgiving!!!

Agreed Mama

Princess Bree is sooooooo adorable... I love her glasses!! I hope she's doing well!!

Dani and Pas will be in WDW in no time---I'm jealous!!!

Sorry you are still in pain, but there are some fantastic hospitals in Orlando...worth the wait hopefully!!! Glad all in going well with the transfers, no very very exciting....if we go to MNSSHP, it will probably be Sept 30th, and if we have a car...I can come to you!!!

Exactly! I am so glad someone understands!

FYI, My spouse is a go with the flow kind of guy . He doesn't care where we stay, as long as he does not have to plan anything, or pack.

Hi Ellie!!! Welcome!!!

BTW you are SO blessed to have a go with the flow DH

My DS 16 and I LOVE watching Master Chef, and I told him last night, that was the type of food we'd be eating! It will be interesting, I am sure!

LOVE MasterChef!!! It also always reminds me of Florida, the 1st season we were at St. Pete's Beach, 2nd season we were in Treasure Island.

So how is the 'do??? I a sure you love FABULOUS!!!!!

Speaking of beauty, kinda, I was complaining yesterday becaue my uniform shirts are in. But I have to buy new pants and boots...HATE the ones I have. They are cut for a man, and I hate the look. So of course all the men were laughing at me...hey, just because it's a mostly male profession, I don't have to look like one right????

How many bedrooms? I only looked at the 2 Bdrm layout but I like it!

Sheila I looked at the 4 BR...I showed DH, we can totally fit, and I can totally afford it...he said I have to wait 5 years....FINE

12 days until the Poly! 2 days until online check-in!

Right behind ya sis

I'm starting to have the weird Disney dreams now.... You know, showing up at the resort and it not being what I expected at all, or forgetting my passporter book at home which has all my tickets in it! Yikes, I hope it's not a glimpse of what's to come!

I had a dream of WL last night...it was AMAZING...however, I left my DH behind in Newark airport...whoops

We are at PBH first, then Hilton Grand @ SeaWorld for the FOTL access and then YC. We are checking in on the 20th. I am thinking of switching to the 19th and adding the WP fun and more to our tickets. I need a cha cha change. It has been a day since my last change.

My DH still can't believe I haven't made a change...nope I'm happy. I told him I want the whirlpool, and will there be thumper tiles in the bathroom..he said I am insane......little does he know I have my Sept trip lurking

I'm on the fence!! Aargh!! I'd love 5 nights BC and 2 nights Poly, but really don't think that's a possibility money wise... So do I change it all to BC or do I do 4 or 5 nights at CBR and 2-3 nights at Poly or 2-3 nights at BC?? I can't decide!!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHH All BC

Yes he is a little sick of me, what can I say. And not one change has been made resort wise since we switched to the Poly.

I understand. As I take pics, DH will be like...oh you are texting pics to janet & kook aren't you?

I can't believe our trip is SO soon. I really just can't get over it. Soon I will be in Disney drinking a cocktail or 10.....you get the idea.

With your sis

And that 50 bucks....we can sweettalk our way outta that fee..easypeasy

Pas, Bree is adorable! And if I end up carrying a tweedle dum with a hoop back from MK to CR after MNSSHP, I'll ask my husband to get a photo!

He better.....although I have a vivid idea in my head already...

Today is my last day of freedom....teachers start tomorrow Kids start Aug. 1. Sounds crazy, doesn't it?! At least we get out early....like May 20th. Oh well...at least I enjoy my career choice....could be worse

We will miss you

I got a little behind, but can't wait to catch-up later today.

Miss you too Good luck today...no ch-ch-changes on my end

 

[MAGIC...itis!]

So a little update on me DH and I both got transfers, I will be making the same $, he will make a little bit more. We start the day after Labor Day. Our apartment is right on the main tourist strip in Kissimmee, behind Chili's and pretty much across the street from Orange World--just a couple blocks from Old Town. I have started to organize and trash stuff, but I'm dragging my feet when it comes to packing.

It still hasn't set in that in 5 weeks I will be moving right by my happy place!! I am so close that it's scary. Check out the maps on caneislandliving.com!! We've got most of our furniture on order--and I'm pumped to get new stuff!!

So before I go.... lets talk anniversary. I'm thinking of booking YC-CL for a night. Is that dumb?? I also thought of booking a LM room for New Years. I'm waffling.

One more thing.... when is everyone going to MNNSHP or MVMCP??? I want to buy tickets as soon as I get my work schedule, but if anyone was going, I will make a request!! Let me know!!

Wow, that is such exciting news! Love the hood; you are on the quiet side of the 192 street. Wait to get your MNNSHP or MVMCP tix til you move. Cheaper!!!! I just got my MNNSHP Florida resident rate ad emailed (available Sept 11, 14. 18, 21, 25, 28), so I think we'll do the 28th date. As for the Anniversary YC-CL and LM New Year's, absolutely go for it!!!! We Floridians do the quickies all the time. It can be dangerous, but with balance you'll get to see how much fun it is!!! Shoot me a message if you need anything. I am glad to help.





Hello RCers one and all!!!! Glad to find the new thread! Thanks pas130. Been busy here but I'm gonna play catch up and read all your good goings-on. RESORT CHANGING NEWS: We upgraded our Poly room to Lagoon (and hopefully Fiji bldg), so we are happy, happy, happy for that!!! With so many RCers leaving now or soon, I hope I don't miss anyone, so I will say ENJOY! to all for now!

 

[Koh1977]

Pas - you said you were only disappointed in your choice once...CBR. Why was that? What didn't you like?

 

[Koh1977]

MNSSHP on 9/14! So excited!! Never did the party before, even when I lived outside of Orlando. If you've gone before, any tips? Especially concentrating on the meet and greets with the kids.

 

[BLTLDZ]

Hi everyone
My name is Lisa, and I am a chronic resort changer. In fact, just last night, hubby & I got into a little tiff regarding my serial resort changing status!

We are DVC owners at Bay lake, and have only stayed there once for four nights on our honeymoon, then switched over to WL & Yacht club.

Last december, we took a last minute 4 night trip to AKL, Savannah view at Jamo, and fell in LOVE with the resort..
And in december, everything is just beautiful.

So naturally, we wanted to stay there again this december for a full week this time....I booked BLT at our 11 month window for 12/7-12/15, then at 7 months tried to switch over to AKL , but there was no availability. So we waitlisted. Then I started thinking of how nice it would be to see those icecicle lights on the castle during the night, the fireworks, being on the monorail loop. Walking to MK. So I called and cancelled our waitlist at the urging of DH who kept saying to me "let's just stay at bay lake and enjoy our home resort for once. We didn't give it a fair chance last time". To which I did..

So, here's how the argument started last night. DH "So, can't wait for december, huh"?

Me: "Can't wait..but I was thinking..maybe I will waitlist again for Wilderness lodge or AKL. Or boardwalk..what do you think"

DH: "We go through this once a week...leave it alone, you are driving me crazy!"


So yup, I have a problemo!!!

What are everyone elses plans? any fellow december diss'ers?

 

[chimo2u]

Wish I could post a pic of the haircut, but I don't know how to transfer it from my FB page/ or private pics into here??? Is there an easy way to do this??

 

[Missoutandabout]

Hello to all!

Sorry I've been missing, still dealing wi... uhh, playing hostess to our house guest.

Dani: So ... very ... close. VERY exciting. We're living vicariously through you -- so please feed my vicarious-self a Lapu-Lapu when you're there.

Heather: Gorgeous photo, and thanks for letting me borrow Ferrari Van whenever I want... Stop in to say hi when you get the chance!

Marie: I believe you can pull up the photo on your Facebook page, right-click the image and select "Copy Image URL" from the menu then use that to post the image here. Hope that helps...

Kook: Hope the lab work goes well.

Deena: Your news is SO EXCITING!

Koh1977: Good timing, we were just discussing fun stuff at MNSSHP. Let me go and find my post to share... here's the link. Might have something useful for ya.

 

[pas130]

Hello RCers one and all!!!! Glad to find the new thread! Thanks pas130. Been busy here but I'm gonna play catch up and read all your good goings-on. RESORT CHANGING NEWS: We upgraded our Poly room to Lagoon (and hopefully Fiji bldg), so we are happy, happy, happy for that!!! With so many RCers leaving now or soon, I hope I don't miss anyone, so I will say ENJOY! to all for now!

Nice upgrade!!!!!

Check out pg 1. Sarah is doing a FAB job of keeping he RC trip list updated!!!!!!

Are you on it??? Now I must look!!!

BTW Exclamation marks are the new RC symbol, thanks to Hannah

Pas - you said you were only disappointed in your choice once...CBR. Why was that? What didn't you like?

I didn't like the size of the resort, an the internal bus system.

I must add a disclamer...it was Cheer Nationals, and the place had cheerleaders everywhere...I don't mind that normally, but no where for us to escape. And no pool a it was Feb. and too cold. Maybe better for a summer trip??? It was just hectic, for the $$$ I would've been happier at All Stars

My sis Dani (sis from the dis) LOVES CBR!

Hi everyone
My name is Lisa, and I am a chronic resort changer. In fact, just last night, hubby & I got into a little tiff regarding my serial resort changing status!

We are DVC owners at Bay lake, and have only stayed there once for four nights on our honeymoon, then switched over to WL & Yacht club.

Last december, we took a last minute 4 night trip to AKL, Savannah view at Jamo, and fell in LOVE with the resort..
And in december, everything is just beautiful.

So naturally, we wanted to stay there again this december for a full week this time....I booked BLT at our 11 month window for 12/7-12/15, then at 7 months tried to switch over to AKL , but there was no availability. So we waitlisted. Then I started thinking of how nice it would be to see those icecicle lights on the castle during the night, the fireworks, being on the monorail loop. Walking to MK. So I called and cancelled our waitlist at the urging of DH who kept saying to me "let's just stay at bay lake and enjoy our home resort for once. We didn't give it a fair chance last time". To which I did..

So, here's how the argument started last night. DH "So, can't wait for december, huh"?

Me: "Can't wait..but I was thinking..maybe I will waitlist again for Wilderness lodge or AKL. Or boardwalk..what do you think"

DH: "We go through this once a week...leave it alone, you are driving me crazy!"

Sounds like here! Except my conversations occur sometimes several times a day Sheila is a December tripper this year..her 1st Holiday season trip...VWL would be great, don't ya think! Very festive..

WELCOME LISA!!!!!!

 

[pas130]

Wish I could post a pic of the haircut, but I don't know how to transfer it from my FB page/ or private pics into here??? Is there an easy way to do this??

I hope so, I wanna see it!

Marie: I believe you can pull up the photo on your Facebook page, right-click the image and select "Copy Image URL" from the menu then use that to post the image here. Hope that helps...

Me too! I wanna see Gorgeous Miss Marie!!!

My airplane is about to hit Mickey in the ear....WOOHOO!!!

WL here we come!!!!!!!

Candace, safe travels home today

 

[Koh1977]

I think I'm seconds away from changing the entire trip from CBR to BC!! Then to the itinerary and ADR changes as a result!

 

[Missoutandabout]

... oops, hit post too soon.

Magic: Ooooh, nice change!

Janet: Hope you're having a great time!

Pas: Are you holding steady?? I think my hubs' head would explode at the prospect of an hour long wait for Peter Pan.

Gwynne: Thanks for that post and that link! Have you been to Blue Zoo? I was wondering how "child friendly" it is? Since we're at the BC (hopefully!), I checked out their menu and I have to admit... it does look might tempting. We don't do the dining plan so hmm...

Big, huge hugs from me to everyone...

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Not very exciting "Non-Disney" update: I went for my nerve test yesterday. This doc was a refreshing change from the original referring one who spent a total of 5 minutes with me, asking me one question and saying "surgery was likely." The new doc said she had to go over the readings more thoroughly but she was 99% sure I didn't have carpal tunnel syndrome -- no nerve damage showing whatsoever. More importantly, surgery is not necessary. What a relief. She's sending me in for an MRI to check the vertabrae / discs in my neck for a possible cause. If nothing shows there, she thinks PT will be the best course of action and will provide relief. Phew.

 

[pas130]

I think I'm seconds away from changing the entire trip from CBR to BC!! Then to the itinerary and ADR changes as a result!

Very exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[pas130]

Pas: Are you holding steady?? I think my hubs' head would explode at the prospect of an hour long wait for Peter Pan.
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Not very exciting "Non-Disney" update: I went for my nerve test yesterday. This doc was a refreshing change from the original referring one who spent a total of 5 minutes with me, asking me one question and saying "surgery was likely." The new doc said she had to go over the readings more thoroughly but she was 99% sure I didn't have carpal tunnel syndrome -- no nerve damage showing whatsoever. More importantly, surgery is not necessary. What a relief. She's sending me in for an MRI to check the vertabrae / discs in my neck for a possible cause. If nothing shows there, she thinks PT will be the best course of action and will provide relief. Phew.

That is great news!!!!!

And yes, holding onto the WL My DH is willing to wait on lines only if the kiddos are not there. Guaranteed, if there is longer than a 20 min wait...we're moving on....

except Epcot, we'll have adult frosty beverages in hand ready & willing to wait

 

[Koh1977]

September 8-15 BC. . 45 days and counting!

 

[Missoutandabout]

...
except Epcot, we'll have adult frosty beverages in hand ready & willing to wait

Thanks for the hug. I'm quite relieved. Hope it stays that way after the MRI.

Great minds! I'm so with ya. I'd be willing to wait in glacially-slow lines anywhere if I had a Grey Goose slushie and/or a Lapu Lapu in hand.

September 8-15 BC. . 45 days and counting!

Excellent! Although I'm a bit biased toward BC.

 

[chimo2u]

I tried to post but it wouldn't work....I gotta figure it out when I have more time and am not at work For some reason I am not allowed to post attachments in my posts (according to my rules)....don't know why not? but i was going to try and upload as an attachment if I could have
This is sooo confusing!!! LOL

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Nothing very fun to report. We moved into a smaller house about 1 1/2 years ago and I've been having trouble making everything fit so lots of stuff in packed in boxes. Well today I finally got organized enough to find a spot for all my Snow White snow globes! As strange as it sounds my laundry room is decorated in a Disney theme. Pictures of all the resorts I've stayed at on the wall. Now I've managed to clear off a shelf and all my globes fit on it perfectly!!!

 

[Koh1977]

Well today I finally got organized enough to find a spot for all my Snow White snow globes! As strange as it sounds my laundry room is decorated in a Disney theme.

I LOVE Snow White. She's been my favorite princess since my first trip to Disneyland as a little girl. Just found my porcelain Snow White doll and put her up on the shelf in my DD16mo's room.