The could we?? should we?? PTR **12/9 **Home from WDW**

[Porturican]

Sunscreen count: 7 (shut up! )

I am still trying to tell my mom that she loves me to bring me back a Dooney and Bourke!! Now she says that she was going to but since we are going on our own, I can buy it myself! SO I snuggled up next to my Dad and said "But Daddy..." ... He just laughed...

I will try and get a hairdo pic up this weekend... Terry works graveyard tonight and is then off until Monday so he should be able to get a picture...

BUT MOOOOM!!!! They may not have the bags when you go later this year!

 

[Porturican]

Has anyone been to the Dallas/Fort Worth airport?? We have a layover there, just under 2 hours, and we are planning on getting lunch while we are there... I noticed they have a Fuddrucker's and that is one of Terry's favs... American Airline uses 3 different terminals at the airport... I am wondering if we can get from terminal to terminal easily or if we need to just stick with whatever terminal our flights and coming in and out of... We may get lucky and come into or leave from terminal D anyway, but I just thought I would see how hard it is to navigate through that airport...

With our layovers, we are visiting 2 new states this trip! Texas, and Minnesota!!! I asked Terry if we can get a 3 day layover in Minnesota so we can hit Mall of America, but he said that would cost him more than this whole Disney trip is costing him!!!

I flew into Dallas going to WDW and coming home. You gotta use the bathroom there....I was tripped out by their toilet seat covers, Ian even took a video of it! From what I recall you need to take a subway train type of shuttle to get to other terminals. I also had to take a picture of the signs on the wall that had a picture of a hurricane with the warning that this is a severe weather area, or something like that. You don't see that in SF thats for sure. Our's should say Beware...you are now entering Earthquake country! Ok ok knock on wood we havent had an earthquake for a lil while.

 

[jordanyosh]

I've flown through Dallas a few times. 2 hours should be plenty of time if you need to connect through different terminals. 1/2 hour no, 2 hours fine.

 

[Porturican]

I'm sure you guys saw something like this already but incase you havent I thought you guys might like this link...
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2401308

 

[oregonmommyof2]

Hello! Love your PTR! It took me awhile, but I finally got caught up! Love your ADR's! (and what a great idea to make a countdown for ADR's...I'm making one right now!)

I absolutely LOVE your binder!!! (Right now I am planning my trip on a tablet...well it started as 1 tablet & has progressed to 3 tablets...) I don't know why I didn't think of a binder...I have OCD very badly especially when it comes to planning a Disney trip! I guess my mind just isn't working as it used to since I have a small toddler attached to me 24/7 now!

Can't wait to read more of your planning...oh, and don't feel too badly, I think I have already changed my plans a million times!

Welcome!!! Looks we will be there at the same time!! I will have to head over to your PTR... Gotta give you the info on Character Dining, we have done them all beside's Cinderella's Royal Table...

I don't think I could like without my binder... She keeps all my stuff organized...

BUT MOOOOM!!!! They may not have the bags when you go later this year!

See, you feel my pain!!! She's not buying it...

I flew into Dallas going to WDW and coming home. You gotta use the bathroom there....I was tripped out by their toilet seat covers, Ian even took a video of it! From what I recall you need to take a subway train type of shuttle to get to other terminals. I also had to take a picture of the signs on the wall that had a picture of a hurricane with the warning that this is a severe weather area, or something like that. You don't see that in SF thats for sure. Our's should say Beware...you are now entering Earthquake country! Ok ok knock on wood we havent had an earthquake for a lil while.

Okay, note to self... Check out toilet seat covers in Dallas...

I've flown through Dallas a few times. 2 hours should be plenty of time if you need to connect through different terminals. 1/2 hour no, 2 hours fine.

Sweet... New airports scare me... I know, I know... I am weird...

I'm sure you guys saw something like this already but incase you havent I thought you guys might like this link...
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2401308

I have been following that one for a little while now... I figure by the end of July we will know whether or not they are going to offer free dining or some sort of buy 4(5) get 3(2) free, or a percentage off room rate...

 

[Porturican]

You shoulda saw Ian's face when I told him I was thinking of going to WDW later this year without him... 1st it was like this... then that turned to this...

 

[mrsksomeday]

Hey are you going to write my next installment or is that up to me ?



I am actually going to post something tomorrow on it.

Bill and I have never done a connecting flight, we are too OCDish about his wheelchair. I always watch out the window to see them put the chair on the plane. One time before he knew me he was on a flight that stopped but was just picking up passengers. He happened to look out the window and they were taking his chair OFF the plane . Thank goodness he let the flight attendant know or he would have been without the chair when they landed at their next destination. That scares me just thinking about it.

 

[oregondaddyof2]

You shoulda saw Ian's face when I told him I was thinking of going to WDW later this year without him... 1st it was like this... then that turned to this...

I bet he was ... But, he would get over it when you brought him home something

Hey are you going to write my next installment or is that up to me ?



I am actually going to post something tomorrow on it.

Bill and I have never done a connecting flight, we are too OCDish about his wheelchair. I always watch out the window to see them put the chair on the plane. One time before he knew me he was on a flight that stopped but was just picking up passengers. He happened to look out the window and they were taking his chair OFF the plane . Thank goodness he let the flight attendant know or he would have been without the chair when they landed at their next destination. That scares me just thinking about it.

I am sure she can accomidate you on the next installment... She is always full of ideas

I think I would be the same way about flights if I was in your spot... I would own somebody if they did that and I didn't have it at my final place... I would rename the airline company... It would then be then known as "OregonDaddy Airlines" with non stop service directly to the Magic Kingdom...

 

[pooh'smate]

Hang in there for a pin code. I just received one for 30% off value resorts. So now we are going 11/29-12/10. I am so excited.

 

[DevonsDisneyMom]

Hey Toni, thought I check in and say hi!!! Hope all is well... I see that you booked your airfare!!! YAY!!! Airfare still isn't out for the first week in December yet for us. I'm so annoyed, b/c we typically fly AirTran down and it looks like there is only 2 non spots leave and they are at 1pm and 9pm!!! I can't do the 1p b/c I don't want Devon missing school the day we are leaving, and I really don't want to fly out at 9p!!! Looks like I am going to have to wait for SW to release their rates!!! Ugh!!! That's not till like June!!!

Anyway, like you I so have my fingers and toes crossed that their is some sort of promotion going on so we can save a few bucks. I was looking on mousesavers, and historically, looks like offers for Nov/Dec are released around July. When we went in Dec 2008, I got the % offer the room deal, but that didn't come out till Sept that year!!!

 

[mrsksomeday]

I am sure she can accomidate you on the next installment... She is always full of ideas

I think I would be the same way about flights if I was in your spot... I would own somebody if they did that and I didn't have it at my final place... I would rename the airline company... It would then be then known as "OregonDaddy Airlines" with non stop service directly to the Magic Kingdom...

Terry, I absolutely adore your wife, she is hilarious. The intros she did on my PTR were fantastic and I was laughing so hard I bet the neighbors heard me.

I like your non stop service idea .

 

[oregonmommyof2]

Hang in there for a pin code. I just received one for 30% off value resorts. So now we are going 11/29-12/10. I am so excited.

I am SO jealous!!! I want a pin code so bad!!!

Hey Toni, thought I check in and say hi!!! Hope all is well... I see that you booked your airfare!!! YAY!!! Airfare still isn't out for the first week in December yet for us. I'm so annoyed, b/c we typically fly AirTran down and it looks like there is only 2 non spots leave and they are at 1pm and 9pm!!! I can't do the 1p b/c I don't want Devon missing school the day we are leaving, and I really don't want to fly out at 9p!!! Looks like I am going to have to wait for SW to release their rates!!! Ugh!!! That's not till like June!!!

Anyway, like you I so have my fingers and toes crossed that their is some sort of promotion going on so we can save a few bucks. I was looking on mousesavers, and historically, looks like offers for Nov/Dec are released around July. When we went in Dec 2008, I got the % offer the room deal, but that didn't come out till Sept that year!!!

I have been up and down the mousesavers discount history page too... I figure by the end of July we will know where we stand... Of course if it does happen to be free dining, I may be able to talk Terry into a Thomas Kinkade painting...

Terry, I absolutely adore your wife, she is hilarious. The intros she did on my PTR were fantastic and I was laughing so hard I bet the neighbors heard me.

I like your non stop service idea .

The feeling is mutual... I really hope we can work it out to be in WDW at the same time at some point...

 

[oregonmommyof2]

Terry worked until 4pm today and then got a phone call at 9:30 for overtime from midnight to 8 am, and he was due back and 8 am anyways for his regular shift... I still can't believe he took the overtime!!!

He took a hour long nap...

I know I should not complain, but I am so tired, and I can't sleep when he is not here... (Yes, I know how that sounds considering he isn't sleeping either!!)

He said that since he usually can get a decent amount during the month of March, he isn't turning anything down... He wants to get everything we have going on this year paid off...

He even mentioned upgrading to deluxe dining if the overtime is pouring in... That seems like a lot of food though...

 

[All7OfUs]

He even mentioned upgrading to deluxe dining if the overtime is pouring in... That seems like a lot of food though...

That'd be a mondo- huge amount of food!!! I can't even imagine!!

 

[photographymom517]

Hang in there for a pin code. I just received one for 30% off value resorts. So now we are going 11/29-12/10. I am so excited.

I received a code a few weeks ago as well. It was via regular mail & it just said "20% off value resorts" & since we are staying at a Moderate, I almost threw it away! Luckily I read it & it said "call for more offers" so I called & it was also for 30% off Moderate! So I booked that day! We are going 11/29-12/8

Anyone who hasn't received a PIN code yet...don't give up! I think they have started sending out a lot of them. I've never received one before, so I was very excited for this one! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everyone who needs it will get one!!! (or free dining!!!)

Airfare still isn't out for the first week in December yet for us. I'm so annoyed, b/c we typically fly AirTran down and it looks like there is only 2 non spots leave and they are at 1pm and 9pm!!! Looks like I am going to have to wait for SW to release their rates!!! Ugh!!! That's not till like June!!!

I was looking on mousesavers, and historically, looks like offers for Nov/Dec are released around July. When we went in Dec 2008, I got the % offer the room deal, but that didn't come out till Sept that year!!!

I completely understand what you are saying...I've been searching & searching for airfare! I went on the Delta, American, United, and Airtran websites...some Nov/Dec dates are already released but usually they are not non-stop I did find some through Delta but there are layovers in Atlanta, Detroit, or Memphis...I prefer flying non-stop. We flew AirTran last year & it worked out really well, but as you said, I can only find 2 flights...both are at bad times! I don't want to arrive after 7pm...what a waste of an entire day!

Guess we will both have to wait until June.

Also, my dad called Disney (they are going in August) and the lady told him they won't release discounts/free dining for August until at least late May/June IF they are doing anything. She wouldn't really give him much info. I'm really hoping they do something before that. Even though I've already booked with 30% off room, I'd really like free dining...my DH and DS LOOOOVE to eat! Anyone know what is the better deal??? Free dining or room discount?

 

[oregonmommyof2]

I created a new playlist on my ipod for housecleaning, and I have to say, this one is my fav so far...

Bon Jovi and Def Leopard are awesome for some good toilet scrubbing, floor mopping and laundry folding fun...

 

[pooh'smate]

I received a code a few weeks ago as well. It was via regular mail & it just said "20% off value resorts" & since we are staying at a Moderate, I almost threw it away! Luckily I read it & it said "call for more offers" so I called & it was also for 30% off Moderate! So I booked that day! We are going 11/29-12/8

Anyone who hasn't received a PIN code yet...don't give up! I think they have started sending out a lot of them. I've never received one before, so I was very excited for this one! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everyone who needs it will get one!!! (or free dining!!!)

Mine was for 30% off values, 35% off moderates, and 40% off deluxe. We decided to stay at Pop and stay longer instead of upgrading. This will be the first vacation we have ever taken just us where we haven't gone to visit family (they live in Canada and Maine) so I said we deserved stay longer and have a GREAT vacation. I have been pushing for us to go on family vacation for the past 3 years and my dh always wants to go see his family.

 

[Porturican]

Mine was for 30% off values, 35% off moderates, and 40% off deluxe. We decided to stay at Pop and stay longer instead of upgrading. This will be the first vacation we have ever taken just us where we haven't gone to visit family (they live in Canada and Maine) so I said we deserved stay longer and have a GREAT vacation. I have been pushing for us to go on family vacation for the past 3 years and my dh always wants to go see his family.

Toni/Terry...
If I could get one of these pin codes I would soooo be there with you guys!!! Then I would book my 40th bday trip off of the bounceback!

 

[oregonmommyof2]

Toni/Terry...
If I could get one of these pin codes I would soooo be there with you guys!!! Then I would book my 40th bday trip off of the bounceback!

I am checking my email like 10 times a day waiting for a pin code!!! I think you can book up to 3 rooms on a pin code, if one of us gets one we may be able to link our ressies and both get the discount... I am not for sure though...

 

[DevonsDisneyMom]

I am SO jealous!!! I want a pin code so bad!!!



I have been up and down the mousesavers discount history page too... I figure by the end of July we will know where we stand... Of course if it does happen to be free dining, I may be able to talk Terry into a Thomas Kinkade painting...



The feeling is mutual... I really hope we can work it out to be in WDW at the same time at some point...

Toni if we gat free dining, I am totally either upgrading our resort or buy myself the Dooney & Bourke Disney bag!!!