DIS Dads The DIS Dad's Club V - Man's Room

[Disney Commando]

Sure am glad I got the Dec trip paid off, My car threw my a Beverly today, Heater Core went (huge job), Driving to work today windows were fogged so I threw on the defogger, out came the mist of anti-freeze all over the windshield luckily I made it work without getting into a accident. Took it to one of my car buds who took it right in, but will still have to send it out to a AC guy.

Back in the day I used to be a body man at a Lincoln/Merc dealership and I have all the Dealer books on how to fix anything in detail (same one's they use) this is a $1200-$2000 Job easy

 

[Disney Commando]

Has anyone done the Pirate League? My wife would like to do that for her birthday present.

We did it last Nov. I think it has changed since then, when we went it was fairly new, everything was a package deal, now from what I read you get a package for makeup and everything else is ala-cart.

We got the best package offered it was $125 included makeup, outfit (head to toe), sword, hat, wig, pics, rings & bling, pirate name with keepsake, plus they did a parade for everyone who had it done that day. It was really cool, but check into it since now that it took off alittle I think it is alot more $$.

Check and see if they still do The Pirate Firework Cruise (This was cool) You have a pre cruise party at the Contemp, Cpt. Hook and Mr Smeed are there for pics (snacks and refreashments are searved) Then you get on a boat to go see the fireworks with a pirate as your host (does all kind of entertainment and trivia, gives out prizes etc) you see the fireworks on the lagoon, when you get back to dock, Peter Pan is there with Tink in lantern, then you can take pics with Peter Pan ( does not have lantern for pics)

IMO depending on what she wanted to get done at Pirates League, it might be a better value to do the firework cruise, that everyone would enjoy (depending on how many in party). I think it was like $59 per person.

 

[dvczerfs]

Sure am glad I got the Dec trip paid off, My car threw my a Beverly today, Heater Core went (huge job), Driving to work today windows were fogged so I threw on the defogger, out came the mist of anti-freeze all over the windshield luckily I made it work without getting into a accident. Took it to one of my car buds who took it right in, but will still have to send it out to a AC guy.

Back in the day I used to be a body man at a Lincoln/Merc dealership and I have all the Dealer books on how to fix anything in detail (same one's they use) this is a $1200-$2000 Job easy

it never fails, i always end up buying a major appliance before we leave. there all with in 3 years old now except the dish washer. when i was at lowes buying the new washer and dryer a few weeks ago, i was looking at the dishwashers. dw said what are you doing? i told her i was just checking them out for this spring,were going to wdw in june and it the next on the appliance list. sorry to here about the heater core. why is it its never the part on top and easy to get at that breaks?

 

[Disney Commando]

It's really slow here today

 

[dvczerfs]

bump

 

[dvczerfs]

It's really slow here today

nobody all day and we posted at the same time.

 

[Disney Commando]

nobody all day and we posted at the same time.

Last year this time we were on the Autotrain heading to WDW

 

[dvczerfs]

Last year this time we were on the Autotrain heading to WDW

we just got home last weekend a year ago this time. this 13 1/2 month wait is for the birds.

 

[afwdwfan]

we just got home last weekend a year ago this time. this 13 1/2 month wait is for the birds.

Try 27 months and counting with no firm plans.

 

[BirdsLightyear]

Ok just got off the phone with disney...trying to add deluxe pack-edge to my trip and some how trip was canceled and it took me about one hour to get everything back were it was. they said the never received my money any hooo...but do you believe the guy I was one the phone with wanted to argue with me... trying to say I can not one reservation for two rooms I have to have two different ones witch means $400 deposit...I was like you do see I have 8 kids and already have 200 some where out there and know you want 400 more and he was like yes...So I said forget cancel my trip and he so ok and canceled it and hung up on me. I think that was bad customer service PENUTBUTTER AND JAM AND FLUFF WAS READY TO COME OUT AT HIM..so I am calm know everything is straight and good so far....Ok back to what I came her to ask so I have deluxe dinning.....(9 nights and 7 days)....so with all the kids I have 144 snacks 216 meals yes that is some serious meal planing so this is wear I hope you guys help me out with....I am going to use some double credits like I would like some character meeting meals..so need a little help there....and what about not so scary ting during Halloween is it really worth the money rember 8 kids...thank you for your help.....birdslight year

 

[Emma's Dad]

Watching Beauty and the Beast for the first time since the nineties... my DW turns to me and asks "So... you like musicals in cartoon form?" <sigh> Just when I think she's getting it

 

[Disney Commando]

Ok just got off the phone with disney...trying to add deluxe pack-edge to my trip and some how trip was canceled and it took me about one hour to get everything back were it was. they said the never received my money any hooo...but do you believe the guy I was one the phone with wanted to argue with me... trying to say I can not one reservation for two rooms I have to have two different ones witch means $400 deposit...I was like you do see I have 8 kids and already have 200 some where out there and know you want 400 more and he was like yes...So I said forget cancel my trip and he so ok and canceled it and hung up on me. I think that was bad customer service PENUTBUTTER AND JAM AND FLUFF WAS READY TO COME OUT AT HIM..so I am calm know everything is straight and good so far....Ok back to what I came her to ask so I have deluxe dinning.....(9 nights and 7 days)....so with all the kids I have 144 snacks 216 meals yes that is some serious meal planing so this is wear I hope you guys help me out with....I am going to use some double credits like I would like some character meeting meals..so need a little help there....and what about not so scary ting during Halloween is it really worth the money rember 8 kids...thank you for your help.....birdslight year

you got some serious eating ahead of you What ages are they and what is the boy/girl count


With 8 plus you & DW, I think I would skip the MNSHP (save yourself $550+), it was fun, but I think you trip is already costing you a mint.

 

[BirdsLightyear]

you got some serious eating ahead of you What ages are they and what is the boy/girl count


With 8 plus you & DW, I think I would skip the MNSHP (save yourself $550+), it was fun, but I think you trip is already costing you a mint.

six boys and two girls...but the ppl looked cutie all dressed up..and so far I think we have a nice deal $6600 for all in one.

 

[Disney Commando]

six boys and two girls...but the ppl looked cutie all dressed up..and so far I think we have a nice deal $6600 for all in one.

They would probably enjoy The Mary Poppins breakfast at GF, something for everyone, Tigger,Pooh, Alice, Mary Poppins & my fav The Mad Hatter, Food is really good + it's the home of the stawberry soup

 

[AJRitz]

Ok just got off the phone with disney...trying to add deluxe pack-edge to my trip and some how trip was canceled and it took me about one hour to get everything back were it was. they said the never received my money any hooo...but do you believe the guy I was one the phone with wanted to argue with me... trying to say I can not one reservation for two rooms I have to have two different ones witch means $400 deposit...I was like you do see I have 8 kids and already have 200 some where out there and know you want 400 more and he was like yes...So I said forget cancel my trip and he so ok and canceled it and hung up on me. I think that was bad customer service PENUTBUTTER AND JAM AND FLUFF WAS READY TO COME OUT AT HIM..so I am calm know everything is straight and good so far....Ok back to what I came her to ask so I have deluxe dinning.....(9 nights and 7 days)....so with all the kids I have 144 snacks 216 meals yes that is some serious meal planing so this is wear I hope you guys help me out with....I am going to use some double credits like I would like some character meeting meals..so need a little help there....and what about not so scary ting during Halloween is it really worth the money rember 8 kids...thank you for your help.....birdslight year

With ten people, I think you qualify as a "Grand Gathering", which can get you access to some assistance from Disney in dealing with the large group. I don't remember details, but IIRC they have a special Grand Gathering meal at Tony's Town Square (where it's only open for Grand Gathering guests). I think they also have people designated as Grand Gathering Cast Members, and you might get more responsive and understanding customer service if you make sure you work directly with Grand Gathering folks when you call.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

DD's school handed out certificates for free Personal Pan Pizzas at Pizza Hut to all of the kids that met a certain reading goal, so we went today for lunch. The waitress was just about to the table with a refill on DW soda, when it slipped out of her hand and landed all over DW. Soaked her pants, shirt, and everything on the table. She offered a half-hearted apology and and got us a stack of napkins.
Now, I know it's not Disney World, but don't you think at least the manager would come over and say something? Nope.
When a situation like this comes up, I'm certainly not looking for a free meal or anything, but I think its just good customer service to at least walk over and apologize. So while I'm paying - and disputing the fact that they charged me $2 more for my pizza than what the menu said - I ask the guy if he can at least take off the cost of the soda that was spilled all over my wife. "Oh, yeah, I guess I can do that."
Guess who's never going back to Pizza Hut again.

 

[afwdwfan]

DD's school handed out certificates for free Personal Pan Pizzas at Pizza Hut to all of the kids that met a certain reading goal, so we went today for lunch. The waitress was just about to the table with a refill on DW soda, when it slipped out of her hand and landed all over DW. Soaked her pants, shirt, and everything on the table. She offered a half-hearted apology and and got us a stack of napkins.
Now, I know it's not Disney World, but don't you think at least the manager would come over and say something? Nope.
When a situation like this comes up, I'm certainly not looking for a free meal or anything, but I think its just good customer service to at least walk over and apologize. So while I'm paying - and disputing the fact that they charged me $2 more for my pizza than what the menu said - I ask the guy if he can at least take off the cost of the soda that was spilled all over my wife. "Oh, yeah, I guess I can do that."
Guess who's never going back to Pizza Hut again.

WOW...
That is about as inadequate as it gets. I can't believe the manager didn't even come out to apologize. I don't blame you for not wanting to go back, I sure wouldn't.

 

[AirGoofy]

A great night of Trick-n-Treatin, beer drinkin, party, and hay-ride thru subdivision with children. The World Series may not have marquee teams, but they have been good games.

when dw and i went on our honeymoon. we stayed for 6 nights ... we went to the mk for 3 days,epcot for 1 and sea world for one. including the room, i had $1000.00 on me and we brought back about 100.00 ... i had longer hair, and we both were half the size we are now. but we had alot of good times together at wdw.

DW and I honeymooned at WDW 10 years ago. We stayed 5 nights and did 1 theme park each day with MK twice. My hair was not longer (I keep a buzz cut w/ mustache/goatee) but was a lot thinner. We stayed at one of the All-Star Resorts. We have had a lot of great times as well. Our favorite meal was Fulton's, and it is still our favorite all these years later.

Just want to remind everyone (and inform any of the new guys) that we do have a DIS Dad's Club W.I.S.H. (We're Inspired to Stay Healthy) Journal over on the WISH board (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2555749). If anyone is trying to lose weight, quit smoking, or anything, come on over. We can either be supportive of your goals or ridicule you mercilessly, whatever works for you!

I didn't know it was there but will check it out. I need to lose a lot of weight.

 

[middlepat]

DD's school handed out certificates for free Personal Pan Pizzas at Pizza Hut to all of the kids that met a certain reading goal, so we went today for lunch. The waitress was just about to the table with a refill on DW soda, when it slipped out of her hand and landed all over DW. Soaked her pants, shirt, and everything on the table. She offered a half-hearted apology and and got us a stack of napkins.
Now, I know it's not Disney World, but don't you think at least the manager would come over and say something? Nope.
When a situation like this comes up, I'm certainly not looking for a free meal or anything, but I think its just good customer service to at least walk over and apologize. So while I'm paying - and disputing the fact that they charged me $2 more for my pizza than what the menu said - I ask the guy if he can at least take off the cost of the soda that was spilled all over my wife. "Oh, yeah, I guess I can do that."
Guess who's never going back to Pizza Hut again.

That totally sucks. I agree that at least an apology from the manager was due, if not at least charging you what the advertised price is.

I wouldn't worry about missing out on Pizza Hut going forward though, I hear they use sub-standard Canadian Cheese.

 

[Disney Commando]

DD's school handed out certificates for free Personal Pan Pizzas at Pizza Hut to all of the kids that met a certain reading goal, so we went today for lunch. The waitress was just about to the table with a refill on DW soda, when it slipped out of her hand and landed all over DW. Soaked her pants, shirt, and everything on the table. She offered a half-hearted apology and and got us a stack of napkins.
Now, I know it's not Disney World, but don't you think at least the manager would come over and say something? Nope.
When a situation like this comes up, I'm certainly not looking for a free meal or anything, but I think its just good customer service to at least walk over and apologize. So while I'm paying - and disputing the fact that they charged me $2 more for my pizza than what the menu said - I ask the guy if he can at least take off the cost of the soda that was spilled all over my wife. "Oh, yeah, I guess I can do that."
Guess who's never going back to Pizza Hut again.

Sounds like a call to Corp HQ is in order, I know what your saying about not looking for anything for free, it's the Principal of the matter, if they offer you anything, refuse it, HQ usally would ask what you would like to see done , tell them the Manager should go through somekind of training program or something, let HQ give Him/Her alittle redbutt