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

[Mousemommy1]

Yes this is true. I have booked and cancelled three cruises. The deposit is 100% refundable outside of your 75 PIF date. The insurance will cover you if you have to cancel at last minute. That's is why you always buy the insurance. DCl is awesome to work with. I wouldn't even bother with a TA. You can book and change your reservation online. The only thing you have to call DCL for is to cancel. Everything else can be done online including choosing your stateroom, and making any dinner or excursion reservations.

With DH military career, unfortunately, even 75 days out is not something we feel comfortable. We usually do packages with WDW, and even the 45 day mark freaks me out, but at least you only lose the $200 deposit. We booked a room only this time, because we don't want to do the DDP anymore...the 5 day cancel is a wonderful feeling!!!

 

[i_heart_the_mouse]

MM- love the pirate pics! Congrats on the BC!

Dani - I'm so sorry you are being put through the wringer at work

Jungle Cruiser - More super duper pixie dust headed your way!

So, I'm trying to figure out what to book for the next few trips and need some help. We are going to wait about a year and then do APs again and want to get 3 trips out of them.

Option 1 -
Trip 1 - June 2013 BC CL
Trip 2 - Christmas Week 2013 - Offsite??? or something else cheap. Christmas week rates are
Trip 3 - June 2014 BWI Dlx CL

Pros - I reeeeeally want to see the Holiday stuff again. Also, I would love to be away at Christmas and not have to deal with IL crap and missing my own family.

Cons - I know crowds will be crazy busy but our focus would mostly be enjoying the atmosphere. Also, offsite? I don't know. I'm nervous, but it could also be perfect. We loved the space at the suites and maybe we would actually like it???? We could even get a big tree and decorate!

or

Option 2
Trip 1 - August 2013 BC CL
Trip 2 - March 2014 Poly CL
Trip 3 - August 2014 BWI Dlx CL

Pros - All deluxe CL.
Cons - Have to wait a whole year to go after this trip and no Xmas in the world.

So, what do you think?

 

[padawans]

With DH military career, unfortunately, even 75 days out is not something we feel comfortable. We usually do packages with WDW, and even the 45 day mark freaks me out, but at least you only lose the $200 deposit. We booked a room only this time, because we don't want to do the DDP anymore...the 5 day cancel is a wonderful feeling!!!

Welcome back BTW. All that planning and it's over in a blink of the eye.

I totally understand that. I actually do not have a cruise booked right now because of that reason. I have been following the prices for the last year. Disney is not selling out their cruises. They have been discounting their cruises after the 75 day PIF date. They have also been offering random discounts to military and airline employees. If we're able to do a cruise next year its' going to be a last minute thing.

We moved our vacation up to value season. We are heading back to the World on Sept 20. I'm going to try not to plan too far out, but I would like to go at Christmas, and star wars weekend. I know we will make three trips, but when is yet to be determined.

My ticker is completely wrong. I will change it after my 45 day mark which is in 8 days. I am currently booked at AKl cl, WL cl and Yc no Cl. I love the room rates in Sept with 40% off. I just can't believe Poly Cl is not available. Oh well. I didn't book Yc Club level because we'll be at the food and wine that weekend. It seemed like a waste.

I've got to catch up on this thread. I've been working a lot to pay for this trip.It's only a 11 night trip this time.

I hope everyone is well.

 

[Mousemommy1]

Welcome back BTW. All that planning and it's over in a blink of the eye.

I totally understand that. I actually do not have a cruise booked right now because of that reason. I have been following the prices for the last year. Disney is not selling out their cruises. They have been discounting their cruises after the 75 day PIF date. They have also been offering random discounts to military and airline employees. If we're able to do a cruise next year its' going to be a last minute thing.

We moved our vacation up to value season. We are heading back to the World on Sept 20. I'm going to try not to plan too far out, but I would like to go at Christmas, and star wars weekend. I know we will make three trips, but when is yet to be determined.

My ticker is completely wrong. I will change it after my 45 day mark which is in 8 days. I am currently booked at AKl cl, WL cl and Yc no Cl. I love the room rates in Sept with 40% off. I just can't believe Poly Cl is not available. Oh well. I didn't book Yc Club level because we'll be at the food and wine that weekend. It seemed like a waste.

I've got to catch up on this thread. I've been working a lot to pay for this trip.It's only a 11 night trip this time.

I hope everyone is well.

I did see those military discounts coming out after PIF's...I'm going to keep any eye out on those, but probably for later 2013....

 

[pas130]

Sending you the most positive thoughts! And I agree with Jeanette IT IS WORKING!!!

PAS: I am making it harder on myself to chicken out! I just changed my groupon to a tandem flight for my BFF and I....I was worried about the weight limit, but I think we'll be ok since she is such a little thing, and pretty light! My boys are doing solo flights, Now if I chicken out, I ruin it for Dawn too, so there's no room for chickens on this matter!!! say a prayer for me

A tandem flight much much better. What's better than BFF being together, like a big hug!!! With a view! Fantastic!

So my HR department considers it to be a reasonable accommodation for me to walk outside to another building and use the elevator to their bathroom. How is it reasonable to ask someone with a disability to walk further than necessary especially in rain, snow, ice, etc?

WHHAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT THE

WHOOHOOOOOOO The kids are going to pirates league!!!!!!!

Congrats

WE BOOKED THE BEACH CLUB!!!! 4/20/13-4/28/13

Candace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice

And the girls look great

Rats...the latest they had was a 2pm...maybe they don't have them til 7 until October??

Oh well. We can redo it for the party. DS is booked for earlier in the week instead.

All good!!!!!!!!! You never know if the times will ch-ch-change

...the 5 day cancel is a wonderful feeling!!!

And makes for painless ch-ch-changes....

I'm sorry, who said that

So, I'm trying to figure out what to book for the next few trips and need some help. We are going to wait about a year and then do APs again and want to get 3 trips out of them.

Option 1 -
Trip 1 - June 2013 BC CL
Trip 2 - Christmas Week 2013 - Offsite??? or something else cheap. Christmas week rates are
Trip 3 - June 2014 BWI Dlx CL

Pros - I reeeeeally want to see the Holiday stuff again. Also, I would love to be away at Christmas and not have to deal with IL crap and missing my own family.

Cons - I know crowds will be crazy busy but our focus would mostly be enjoying the atmosphere. Also, offsite? I don't know. I'm nervous, but it could also be perfect. We loved the space at the suites and maybe we would actually like it???? We could even get a big tree and decorate!

or

Option 2
Trip 1 - August 2013 BC CL
Trip 2 - March 2014 Poly CL
Trip 3 - August 2014 BWI Dlx CL

Pros - All deluxe CL.
Cons - Have to wait a whole year to go after this trip and no Xmas in the world.

So, what do you think?

Ugh, I like them both

As much as I would enjoy Xmas at WDW, have you considered a week at the beach MUCH CHEAPER...and still get March at Poly....OK that's 4 trips....but you get the idea. OK yeah, I'm not a big help

Welcome back BTW. All that planning and it's over in a blink of the eye.


I've got to catch up on this thread. I've been working a lot to pay for this trip.It's only a 11 night trip this time.

I hope everyone is well.

Welcome back to you!!!! I have been working 50 hr weeks myself. In fact, I am working right now

Can't wait to see YOUR finalized plans I think the Poly CL may open up for you!! If it doesn't YC for F&W is AWESOME

 

[padawans]

Don't laugh. Ok you can laugh. Disney has been sending me copies of my invoices by mail. I have a stack of 35 invoices. This is all from July 8 when I made my original reservation. Ok stop laughing. I have made about 8 more changes this week. My mail lady is probably wondering what's up.

Work has completely sucked this summer. I think I am taking out my stress on the CRO. I am fortunate to have the most wonderful boss in the world. At least she listenings to my whining.

I'm going to change my ticker now.

 

[padawans]

Ok I just paid in full. 2 nights Akl cl. 3 nights Wl cl and 6 nights Yc GV. If I can make it through the next 6 weeks without losing my mind and upgrading my Yc gv to CL it will be a small miracle. Can I just get cancelled tommorrow pleasse. Oh yeah I got that Christmas trip coming up.

 

[basketlacey]

That's so exciting!!! Our girls loved the Pirates League!!! I should try to post a picture....

Your girls look adorable! Seeing all the pictures is what made me want to do it so badly! In fact, Heather's photo journal of her kids (and dad's) experience is what prompted me to call in the first place. Now I need to find costumes .... I sooo hope dd13 will do it! Did you do the Empress package?

Congrats on booking BC! I am really excited to stay there. Did you see pixarmom's thread with the SAB photos? My kids will LOVE that.

Rats...the latest they had was a 2pm...maybe they don't have them til 7 until October??

Oh well. We can redo it for the party. DS is booked for earlier in the week instead.

If you are using your party tickets, you can't get in until 4, right? My appts are 4:50 and 5:00. We don't have PHs yet but I think I will probably get them. If we are staying so close to EPCOT, I want the ability to hop over for F&W or dinner.

MM- love the pirate pics! Congrats on the BC!

Dani - I'm so sorry you are being put through the wringer at work

Jungle Cruiser - More super duper pixie dust headed your way!

So, I'm trying to figure out what to book for the next few trips and need some help. We are going to wait about a year and then do APs again and want to get 3 trips out of them.

Option 1 -
Trip 1 - June 2013 BC CL
Trip 2 - Christmas Week 2013 - Offsite??? or something else cheap. Christmas week rates are
Trip 3 - June 2014 BWI Dlx CL

Pros - I reeeeeally want to see the Holiday stuff again. Also, I would love to be away at Christmas and not have to deal with IL crap and missing my own family.

Cons - I know crowds will be crazy busy but our focus would mostly be enjoying the atmosphere. Also, offsite? I don't know. I'm nervous, but it could also be perfect. We loved the space at the suites and maybe we would actually like it???? We could even get a big tree and decorate!

or

Option 2
Trip 1 - August 2013 BC CL
Trip 2 - March 2014 Poly CL
Trip 3 - August 2014 BWI Dlx CL

Pros - All deluxe CL.
Cons - Have to wait a whole year to go after this trip and no Xmas in the world.

So, what do you think?

I think the Christmas decorations are awesome! This will be the first year in 3 that we won't be there while they are up and I will miss it. Plus the weather is so nice that time of year. But CL sounds great too.... Good luck!

Don't laugh. Ok you can laugh. Disney has been sending me copies of my invoices by mail. I have a stack of 35 invoices. This is all from July 8 when I made my original reservation. Ok stop laughing. I have made about 8 more changes this week. My mail lady is probably wondering what's up.

Work has completely sucked this summer. I think I am taking out my stress on the CRO. I am fortunate to have the most wonderful boss in the world. At least she listenings to my whining.

I'm going to change my ticker now.

Um......I am totally laughing

That is hysterical! How do you even know which one to pay

 

[jennyjinx3]

MM: Your DD's look adorable, what beautiful smiles! So glad they enjoyed it! For booking the beach club!

Padawans: hi! your info about pricing has me shaking my head over the cruise. It is the most reasonable $$$ one for us, but if we were a family of four I would try to wait for a reduced rate closer to the cruise too.

Basketlacey: so glad to hear the x-mas decorations are worth it! We are excited for our Nov. trip next year to see them!

Iheartthemouse: I like your option 1, you are waiting less then a year to go back, and still get to enjoy x-mas time. Offsite isn't the end of the world...I must confess I was looking at those options for may. But I think we will stay on site. I am sad just thinking about offsite. What about renting points?

Have a great day everyone....you are getting so close Dani!

 

[pas130]

Don't laugh. Ok you can laugh. Disney has been sending me copies of my invoices by mail. I have a stack of 35 invoices. This is all from July 8 when I made my original reservation. Ok stop laughing. I have made about 8 more changes this week. My mail lady is probably wondering what's up.

Work has completely sucked this summer. I think I am taking out my stress on the CRO. I am fortunate to have the most wonderful boss in the world. At least she listenings to my whining.

I'm going to change my ticker now.

So I am not laughing...I didn't keep the invoices when they weren't correct. There was a day where I got 4 invoices in the mail. There were changes I don't recall making 35 from July 8th!!! Impressive my friend! Sorry work sucks You are blessed to have a boss you an vent to!

Ok I just paid in full. 2 nights Akl cl. 3 nights Wl cl and 6 nights Yc GV. If I can make it through the next 6 weeks without losing my mind and upgrading my Yc gv to CL it will be a small miracle. Can I just get cancelled tommorrow pleasse. Oh yeah I got that Christmas trip coming up.

Yay for PIF, I'm addin you to the pg 1 trip list!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a great day everyone....you are getting so close Dani!

 

[Koh1977]

If you are using your party tickets, you can't get in until 4, right? My appts are 4:50 and 5:00. We don't have PHs yet but I think I will probably get them. If we are staying so close to EPCOT, I want the ability to hop over for F&W or dinner.

Right. We have hoppers, but I am not using them that day, just the MNSSHP ticket. What day are you going? 5:00 would be awesome!

 

[Mousemommy1]

Your girls look adorable! Seeing all the pictures is what made me want to do it so badly! In fact, Heather's photo journal of her kids (and dad's) experience is what prompted me to call in the first place. Now I need to find costumes .... I sooo hope dd13 will do it! Did you do the Empress package?

Congrats on booking BC! I am really excited to stay there. Did you see pixarmom's thread with the SAB photos? My kids will LOVE that.


If you are using your party tickets, you can't get in until 4, right? My appts are 4:50 and 5:00. We don't have PHs yet but I think I will probably get them. If we are staying so close to EPCOT, I want the ability to hop over for F&W or dinner.

I think the Christmas decorations are awesome! This will be the first year in 3 that we won't be there while they are up and I will miss it. Plus the weather is so nice that time of year. But CL sounds great too.... Good luck!

Um......I am totally laughing

That is hysterical! How do you even know which one to pay

Yes, they did the empress package, and we were surprised (and happy for our wallets) that they did not want an actual costume after...they just wanted their regular clothes on. It was quite a relief after having previously spent $450 on BBB between the two of them 2 years ago, to spending $75 on the two of them at PL!!

I'm excited about BC too - funny thing is, I told everyone at work that we had booked and my office has started a pool as to how many changes there will be between now and April!!!! I have a reputation apparently.

DH really wanted to do WL, but we agreed that we did not want to do WL without CL, and with the 15% discount, BC was a price we were willing to pay (garden view), so we'll see how the discounts develop closer to April...and see where we end up!

Oh, but we have a ticker...so we shall not change.

 

[sjs314]

Just noticed that they extended the FD Dates in December ....12/10 to 12/20.

Now to go back and read the thread and catch up

 

[pas130]

Oh, but we have a ticker...so we shall not change.

Just noticed that they extended the FD Dates in December ....12/10 to 12/20.

Now to go back and read the thread and catch up

Now I am FORCED to check prices

 

[sjs314]

MM Congrates on booking BC! I want to do the cruise out of NY to Canada but just have not been able to commit to it.

Well off to do some laundry I had planned on going grocery shopping but Bob don' feel like it since he been awake all night. Worse thing about no longer driving is not being able to just go an do things when I feel like it anymore. I hate getting old

 

[pas130]

sheila

So I checked prices....called...and hung up...a Nov/Dec trip NOT in the budget....not this year

 

[padawans]

BL Usually Disney sends me my invoices by e-mail. I don't know why they are sending me hard copies. Everytime I make a change they send me a new one. Our vacation was originally planned for Oct 25. It got moved to Oct 6 and then Sept 20. I have planned 3 different vacations. We all know how many changes I can make with just one

MM. That's how I feel about Poly. I can't stay there without the Cl any more. I don't feel that way about BC or Yc. You have to find a resort you like with a crappy Cl then there is no temptation.

Pas The hospital that I work 90% of my shifts at has hired three new directors. They are total bean counters. They sent me to the ED the other dayto help out, and the nurses all had 10 patients. Directors never seem to last more than 6 months there..... so there is hope. On the other hand these guys may never get fired since they are saving the hospital so much money. Of course all the nurses may quit or have nervous breakdowns. I get through the day by thinking about my next vacation. Of course one of thesewhen I get home doesn't hurt either.


I'm still not sure about Cl. I feel guily about it. It's money I could put towards another trip. Right? I really wished I had never tried Cl. I think I got one more change in me.

I'm working a half day today so I better get going. I hope everyone has a great day.

 

[Mousemommy1]

BL Usually Disney sends me my invoices by e-mail. I don't know why they are sending me hard copies. Everytime I make a change they send me a new one. Our vacation was originally planned for Oct 25. It got moved to Oct 6 and then Sept 20. I have planned 3 different vacations. We all know how many changes I can make with just one

MM. That's how I feel about Poly. I can't stay there without the Cl any more. I don't feel that way about BC or Yc. You have to find a resort you like with a crappy Cl then there is no temptation.

Pas The hospital that I work 90% of my shifts at has hired three new directors. They are total bean counters. They sent me to the ED the other dayto help out, and the nurses all had 10 patients. Directors never seem to last more than 6 months there..... so there is hope. On the other hand these guys may never get fired since they are saving the hospital so much money. Of course all the nurses may quit or have nervous breakdowns. I get through the day by thinking about my next vacation. Of course one of thesewhen I get home doesn't hurt either.


I'm still not sure about Cl. I feel guily about it. It's money I could put towards another trip. Right? I really wished I had never tried Cl. I think I got one more change in me.

I'm working a half day today so I better get going. I hope everyone has a great day.

I'm choosing to look at the whole CL thing this way....we stayed WL CL for special occasions (10th anniversary, my birthday). This was a splurge trip, one that cost way more than we ever normally spend. I think we will reserve those types of trips for special occasions from here on out.

CL was awesome...the service, the food, the "special attention"...but we only paid $25/more a night over the Poly GV room in order to obtain that...currently, if we book WL CL, we would be paying about $150 more a night more than a reg WL room...it's nice, but not that nice, IMO.

The Beach Club will be nice. Unfortunately, I have created a monster in that my DH had set a budget for April, which did not include deluxe resorts. Well, after he stayed at WL, he decided that we would try to stay deluxe from here on out... So, needless to say, the budget changed. Luckily, this April trip is still coming out to be about $2k less than the one we just did, and will be even less if better discounts come out.

The POR RGR's still call out to the frugal side of me. $1800 for the 8 nights...but I want everyone to be happy. So, Beach Club it is.

 

[pas130]

Pas The hospital that I work 90% of my shifts at has hired three new directors. They are total bean counters. They sent me to the ED the other dayto help out, and the nurses all had 10 patients. Directors never seem to last more than 6 months there..... so there is hope. On the other hand these guys may never get fired since they are saving the hospital so much money. Of course all the nurses may quit or have nervous breakdowns. I get through the day by thinking about my next vacation. Of course one of thesewhen I get home doesn't hurt either.


I'm still not sure about Cl. I feel guily about it. It's money I could put towards another trip. Right? I really wished I had never tried Cl. I think I got one more change in me.

I'm working a half day today so I better get going. I hope everyone has a great day.

Hope today is an uneventful day....

I am SO hoping our management has more changes...most upper management is gone, as our hospital is getting bought out by a much larger system. Don't know if it's a positive change, but itcan't get much worse. I'm sure those ED nurses were happy to see you! I have a total of 28 hrs ED time scheduled for August, 12 for September....and I don't even want to go...keeping a foot in the door is all....I love my new job

I'm looking at a Spring Break trip, CL of course...the kids want Contemporary so I may book today....little hope for a discount there

 

[basketlacey]

Yes, they did the empress package, and we were surprised (and happy for our wallets) that they did not want an actual costume after...they just wanted their regular clothes on. It was quite a relief after having previously spent $450 on BBB between the two of them 2 years ago, to spending $75 on the two of them at PL!!

I'm excited about BC too - funny thing is, I told everyone at work that we had booked and my office has started a pool as to how many changes there will be between now and April!!!! I have a reputation apparently.

DH really wanted to do WL, but we agreed that we did not want to do WL without CL, and with the 15% discount, BC was a price we were willing to pay (garden view), so we'll see how the discounts develop closer to April...and see where we end up!

Oh, but we have a ticker...so we shall not change.

I am only doing costumes because of MNSSHP. I know mine wouldn't wear them on a regular park day. I don't want to spend the money on the WDW costumes so I am going to get something cheaper online. I am not 100% confident that they will wear them so going cheap! I am going to get pirate tshirts for dh and I so we can all be "dressed" for the party. I think I will get dh an eye patch too!

Is it wrong that I don't believe you won't change? LOL

By the way - I meant to ask before, why have you decided not to do the dining plan anymore? We love it so I am just curious if perhaps I am kidding myself!

Right. We have hoppers, but I am not using them that day, just the MNSSHP ticket. What day are you going? 5:00 would be awesome!

We are going on 10/4. I priced the tix and am trying to figure out if we can forgo the hoppers based on the prices of the MNSSHP tix. But I don't know, I really want the flexibility. We could automatically get two parks on the day of the party but not sure we can go without on the other days. Might just wait and see. If we only hop once, its not really a good deal.

Basketlacey: so glad to hear the x-mas decorations are worth it! We are excited for our Nov. trip next year to see them!

We LOVE the Christmas decorations. So pretty. The only thing I don't like are the wires that hold the wreaths in front of the castle. I feel like those mess up my pictures - LOL. But the castle in lights and Osbournes lights in HS and other picture opps make up for it!