Team Renfroe - Pre-Trip Report for May 15-22, 2009 Final Chapter

englishrose47 · Dec 8, 2008

Alan I am begining to think we will just walk up to the restaurants and demand a ressie !! :lmao:

alan_renfroe · Dec 9, 2008

bertegirl said:
I wonder...the email I got said they think the ADR for May will be more like mid to late Jan. now. They haven't even started training most of the CM's. Ugh! Thanks for all the help! We love reading your meal ideas ~Help those of us newbies who have never been decide where to eat. I have decided to many choices to little time. We are going to have to go back again, already!

I feel like Charlie Brown when he goes flying through the air after Lucy has tricked him once again into thinking she was going to let him kick the football.... AAARRRRGGGHH!! :laughing:

Well, the good news is that nobody else has ADRs either! I told DW that maybe we should just eat all of our meals at Chef Mickeys, CRT, and V & A!!!

One thing is for sure - for all of us who have been waiting, and waiting, and waiting, the day those ADRs open up is going to be ONE BUSY DAY at Disney Dining!

I am so glad you are finding the DISboards helpful in planning your first trip! Our first trip was WONDERFUL, and I felt like an expert because of all the info from the DISboards. The entire week we were there, I felt like I was "in the know." I'm excited FOR YOU!

Roxychica7 said:
Congrats Alan, I know you'll do fine! When I had to teach my first class last year as a Grad Assistant, I was scared! But it starts to flow after a while, just make sure you lay down the rules in the beginning. Like I'm not very loud, I speak quite softly and I told my kids straight off the bat, please be respectful, keep the background noise down to a minimum for me and I never had any trouble! If I can do, you can do it! Good luck!!

You are SO right about laying down the rules in the beginning. I think the first class will be the most important, because I will need to establish the rules and expectations. Thanks VERY much for the encouragement!! :thumbsup2

englishrose47 said:
Alan I am begining to think we will just walk up to the restaurants and demand a ressie !!

That's a good one, Rosie! Seriously, with this quagmire of changing their system this year, can you imagine how difficult it will be for walk-ups this year? Maybe these will just be minor "growing pains" for Disney, and in the end the system will be better in the future.

I just hope we all get our ADRs and they aren't screwed up!

englishrose47 · Dec 9, 2008

Had to share we are doing a mini trip in Feb !!The girls placed in the Canadian Cheerleading Comp. and they are eligible to compete in Disney ! Don't have many details as the coach is making some enquiries .Hopefully I will know more very soon !!I think we will stay 3 or 4 nights !! But we are all going . DD was sooooo excited as was DSIL who has never been !! He has wanted to ever since we went last year and he was working and couldn't getoff !!

Camster0307 · Dec 10, 2008

Congrats on the teaching assignment Alan! I'm sure you'll do great! :thumbsup2

And here's some pixiedust:

for luck in getting those ADRs you're still waiting on. Hopefully, with it being the holiday season, most people will be too distracted to remember to call in!

alan_renfroe · Dec 11, 2008

englishrose47 said:
Had to share we are doing a mini trip in Feb !!The girls placed in the Canadian Cheerleading Comp. and they are eligible to compete in Disney ! Don't have many details as the coach is making some enquiries .Hopefully I will know more very soon !!I think we will stay 3 or 4 nights !! But we are all going . DD was sooooo excited as was DSIL who has never been !! He has wanted to ever since we went last year and he was working and couldn't getoff !!

I just read your post on another thread where your Feb. trip is not going to happen. Sorry to hear that - but hey, that just means more anticipation about your May trip, right? BTW, I just checked the WDW site a few minutes ago and still no May hours posted.

Camster0307 said:
Congrats on the teaching assignment Alan! I'm sure you'll do great!

And here's some for luck in getting those ADRs you're still waiting on. Hopefully, with it being the holiday season, most people will be too distracted to remember to call in!

Hi Cammie! :wave2:

Thanks for the congratulations on the teaching gig. I'm anxious and nervous at the same time! :confused:

We are at such a loss for what our time frame will be for making ADRs at this point. I was told it would be Dec. 22, but it is now rumored to be sometime in January. Can you imagine how crazy it is going to be with everyone trying to make their ADRs all at the same time? Wow....I hope they are prepared!

By the way, we are really enjoying your trip report! You do a GREAT job chronicling your adventures!

Alan

englishrose47 · Dec 11, 2008

Morning Alan !! Did you hear the rumour they may be closing a Value and a moderate due to the economy!! So far it is just rumor ! Wondered if anyone else has heard this or can confirm or deny it !!

alan_renfroe · Dec 11, 2008

Figment's Friend · Dec 14, 2008

That is great news, Alan! Hey, a little extra money is better than nothing! :goodvibes

Hopefully you'll love the experience, tell us how it goes!!

TigerKat · Dec 14, 2008

All I can say is WOW, the linked update is great! :thumbsup2

englishrose47 · Dec 15, 2008

Morning Alan!!

englishrose47 · Dec 24, 2008

Merry Christmas to Team Renfroe!!

alan_renfroe · Dec 29, 2008

Happy holidays to everyone, and a Happy New Year!!

We've been a little behind on our DISboards with the holidays and all. Plus DW & I have both had pneumonia, so we are trying to feel better! We'll be checking back in again soon. It is my understanding that ADRs are now permanently on a 90-day basis, so it looks like Feb. 15th before we can make any further reservations.

We have Christmas pictures to share! We'll post them later.

Luis Rodriguez · Dec 29, 2008

alan_renfroe said:
Happy holidays to everyone, and a Happy New Year!!

We've been a little behind on our DISboards with the holidays and all. Plus DW & I have both had pneumonia, so we are trying to feel better! We'll be checking back in again soon. It is my understanding that ADRs are now permanently on a 90-day basis, so it looks like Feb. 15th before we can make any further reservations.

We have Christmas pictures to share! We'll post them later.

Pneumonia!? Wow!! I wish you a speedy recovery!!

Hoping to see those photos soon!

Regards,

Luis

TigerKat · Dec 29, 2008

alan_renfroe said:
We've been a little behind on our DISboards with the holidays and all. Plus DW & I have both had pneumonia, so we are trying to feel better! We'll be checking back in again soon. It is my understanding that ADRs are now permanently on a 90-day basis, so it looks like Feb. 15th before we can make any further reservations.

I'm sorry to hear that you have both been so sick. Prayers for a speedy recovery. :hug:

Figment's Friend · Dec 29, 2008

Pneumonia, that's awful. Hope you get well soon! :sick:

Look forward to seeing the pictures!

Lady Lallie · Dec 29, 2008

I wish you a speedy recovery!!

I'm so glad we at least KNOW when our ADR's can be made now. Feb. 22nd for us! :banana:

bertegirl · Dec 29, 2008

I hope you are starting to feel better. I fell down a our wooden stairs last night and my right arm, leg and back look like I was in a fight. My daughter told me I am not suppose to paint my body purple. Hmm! Can't wait to read your updates!

englishrose47 · Dec 29, 2008

Sorry to hear you've been sick Alan! Hope you are both better !!Looking forward to the Christmas pix !! I finally got my cards put on cds but am still having trouble loading them to photobucket !!
My window is right around yours ! I now have at least 6 weeks to change my mind again :rotfl2:

stepdisney · Dec 29, 2008

Glad that you're on the mend. I had to catch up on the vacation happenings. So you've decided on Pop in May. I think that you'll love Pop, my children still think it was the best, so far, of all of our Disney vacations. They liked it better than AKL!! I can't wait until you've booked your ADR's. I'm glad that you're thinking of trying Ohana's, it may be our favorite next to Boma. :thumbsup2

englishrose47 · Dec 30, 2008

I agree Pop is great!! The values are not so spread out !! Everything is close at hand !!My Grandkids loved the Petals Pool (Hippy Hoppy) Sometimes they were as happy to stay and swim as go to the Parks !!We went commando style and stayed gone all day till after supper .Next time I think we may take a mid day break and see more of the fireworks etc !!DGD will be 7 sooo hopefully wonttire so easily!!

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