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[trennr]

Morning all.

 

[BigTex71]

Stop worrying about the Thunder! You sound like a Boston fan!!!!

The last time I talked up how good the Mavs looked early in a game, they ended up losing the game (Game 2 vs Thunder.) So this is to cover me - just in case.

 

[DisneyFed]

I don't think you can "guarantee" it, but you can make the request, and Disney is usually very good about trying hard to accommodate them. If you're going at a very crowded time of year it's harder for them to make it work.

I've had the same experience Mark had. They refuse to "guarantee" it, but they will almost certainly honor it. Getting them to "guarantee" it will only get you a headache, since they won't do it (a CM finally told me that they aren't allowed to do so)

I requested on the last trip, and because we were a grand gathering we were told that it would be absolutely no problem....well....we didn't get it. We got by, but they told us there were no guarantees...they were a bit snarky about it at check in as well...but oh well, whaddya' gonna' do.

Morning all.

Mornin'

By the way, Baconalia is going on at Denny's...just so ya know.

 

[twokids0204]

Mornin' Dads!

And a special good mornin' to our Canadian Dads....Happy Victoria Day!

I don't know how special that day is....just saw it on my calendar.

Morning folks...

And yes, today is Victoria Day - also known as "Honey can you mow the lawn, and plant the garden today day, 'round my place anyways."

 

[MichMickey]

DW and I went this January with another couple. It was a very different experience exploring the parks as a group of adults. It was a great time, like being on one really great 4 day long date. We also used it as a time to try out TS meals we might not take the kids too. DW and I would really like to do it again and we were both a little bummed that it wasn't in the budget to do marathon weekend again in 2012.

Thanks Ryan! DW and I did are Honeymoon in Disney as well as our 10 year anniversary. Our experience on those 2 trips convinced me (and probably DW too) that I would be going down whenever I had the chance.

Speaking of TS meals they took out my favorite place to go for steak when they closed the Concourse Restaurant at the Contemporary. What TS meal is your favorite if you are going with just your wife?

 

[trennr]

I would like to post a clarification of a RANT I posted this weekend.

In regards to the whole May21st EotW.

What my point was...which after reading my rant was not clear...it is my practice to be respectful of everyones beliefs...regardless of how misguided I feel they may be. Because wheither we believe the same thing or not...that belief is very real to those whom believe it...wheither they are blindly following someones teachings or they came to this belief on there own.

I felt it reflected badly on us as a group to sit around and poke fun at others beliefs.

And thru it all...the one person I saw that made a well reasoned discussion got called out as being "preachy". While poking fun of the same subject was perfectly acceptable. That's not how I roll.

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Morning all..

Had no clue, He does remember her from Suite Life, I know she was in HS musicial, but the TV is broken when that comes on

It's a sure-fire way of getting me to leave the room..

Mornin' Dads!

And a special good mornin' to our Canadian Dads....Happy Victoria Day!

I don't know how special that day is....just saw it on my calendar.

Hey, if it means a day off, I'm game...

 

[MichMickey]

I can honestly tell you, your adult only trip will be great! Go to any park when you want ride a ride.. Or don't! Do world showcase tour.. Without hearing..."I'm bored" support other countries by buying their "beverages".. we really like taking our time around the parks not worrying about where the next bathroom is! Also it's really easy to get walk ins to most restaurants with two people.

Definitely will spend more time at Epcot(with a stop at the Rose and Crown for a Pint!) but it also will give us the chance to explore some of the other resorts! DW thought I was nuts when I suggested it on our Honeymoon but after our 10th anniversary trip she really enjoyed going through GF, and the Poly.

Another thing is without kids you don't have to rush out with the rest of the Herd at Park Closing and get packed onto a full bus. I had never been so happy then when I found those Rocking Chairs on the porch just to the right of the entrance at MK. That is a great place to go and relax while the crowds thin out. My kids had no interest in that on our last trip they wanted to hurry back to the Pop for a late night swim.

 

[AJRitz]

Thanks again to AJRitz for the Podcast. I posted the link on my FB page, and my folks called to say they were listening. Next time there's a need for an extra dad on a podcast, I'm happy to help.

Yesterday, the DW mentioned again about our vacation in May 2012

I know I've asked about trip planning before, and you all have come through with great answers. Is there a way to "guarantee" connecting rooms? We tried last time, and I reserved rooms 12 months in advance, and they still couldn't get us what we wanted. But next time, we'll *need* connecting rooms, as we won't have the same # of adults to keep an eye on little guys overnight.

And as much as I'd LOVE a 2BR DVC, the DS6 wants to go back to the Toy Story Hotel.... and it is "all" of our vacation.

You won't ever get them to guarantee it. Here are a couple of strategies to help get you your request:
1) Use online check-in, and do it as early as possible (10 days out). That puts your request at the top of that day's check-ins queue.
2) Be flexible with your time, if at all possible. If they tell you that connecting rooms aren't available when you check-in, let them know that you don't need to get into the room immediately, and you're willing to wait for connecting rooms to become available. Then desk check your bags and head off to do something else.

The problem for the resort, especially during busy times, is that they're constantly putting together and taking apart a puzzle. People have checked-in before you and are coming after you, all of whom have to be slotted into rooms and with varying requests (particular wings, adjoining rooms, paid room category upgrades, etc.). When you check-in, rooms have been assigned to you so that you fit the puzzle. If those rooms don't work for you and you're willing to wait, it is possible that they can fit you back into the puzzle where you'd like to be. Note that this strategy is less effective the later in the day you check-in, as the later you go in the day, the fewer checkouts there will be, to open up pieces of the puzzle.

If the connecting rooms are really important to you, you can also tell them at check-in that you are happy to move to connecting rooms as soon as they become available. But if you tell them that, be ready to move!

 

[MiJo]

I would like to post a clarification of a RANT I posted this weekend.

In regards to the whole May21st EotW.

What my point was...which after reading my rant was not clear...it is my practice to be respectful of everyones beliefs...regardless of how misguided I feel they may be. Because wheither we believe the same thing or not...that belief is very real to those whom believe it...wheither they are blindly following someones teachings or they came to this belief on there own.

I felt it reflected badly on us as a group to sit around and poke fun at others beliefs.

And thru it all...the one person I saw that made a well reasoned discussion got called out as being "preachy". While poking fun of the same subject was perfectly acceptable. That's not how I roll.

Nicely stated, Nate.

 

[MichMickey]

Thanks again to AJRitz for the Podcast. I posted the link on my FB page, and my folks called to say they were listening. Next time there's a need for an extra dad on a podcast, I'm happy to help.

Yesterday, the DW mentioned again about our vacation in May 2012

I know I've asked about trip planning before, and you all have come through with great answers. Is there a way to "guarantee" connecting rooms? We tried last time, and I reserved rooms 12 months in advance, and they still couldn't get us what we wanted. But next time, we'll *need* connecting rooms, as we won't have the same # of adults to keep an eye on little guys overnight.

And as much as I'd LOVE a 2BR DVC, the DS6 wants to go back to the Toy Story Hotel.... and it is "all" of our vacation.

I would also suggest checking in as early as possible on the day you get there. My experience was the same as what some of the other guys had said. I haven't requested connecting rooms but we requested a specific location at the Pop last year and they completely accommodated us but they wouldn't guarantee that when we made our reservations. They even let us change rooms on our first day when my DW had a problem at the first room.

My only other suggestion would be if you could talk your DS into staying at the new Art of Animation resort that I think will be opening up next year. If you could stay there I believe they will have Family Suites.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

Nate <--- Big Thumb

boB, point out that you have minors staying in the other room and they need adult supervision. They should meet your needs.

 

[Turkey Lurkey]

Well done!

Hey! 100% like your Kermit!

Great stuff!

Turkey Lurkey for the win!

Thanks fellers~! And thanks Carl for the comments on the Youtube page!

If y'all like, I can bust out a couple more karaoke videos, one of DW and I singing a certain song about the Internet from Avenue Q, and another of me singing Brittney Spears.....



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[BigTex71]

Thanks fellers~! And thanks Carl for the comments on the Youtube page!

If y'all like, I can bust out a couple more karaoke videos, one of DW and I singing a certain song about the Internet from Avenue Q, and another of me singing Brittney Spears.....



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Bring it!

 

[DisDadDoc]

I would like to post a clarification of a RANT I posted this weekend.

In regards to the whole May21st EotW.

What my point was...which after reading my rant was not clear...it is my practice to be respectful of everyones beliefs...regardless of how misguided I feel they may be. Because wheither we believe the same thing or not...that belief is very real to those whom believe it...wheither they are blindly following someones teachings or they came to this belief on there own.

I felt it reflected badly on us as a group to sit around and poke fun at others beliefs.

And thru it all...the one person I saw that made a well reasoned discussion got called out as being "preachy". While poking fun of the same subject was perfectly acceptable. That's not how I roll.

Again, well said, Nate

It's so easy to have tone misconstrued on-line. What you might intend to be a gentle poke, another might interpret as a huge slam. What is remarkable about this group is that over the years scared1, we've never degenerated into "trolls" or "flaming" and have been able to discuss a variety of topics in a civil and respectful manner. I'm confident that this pattern will continue.

But while we're talking about sensitive off-topic topics, I'll bring up another one

Have any of you Scout dads had any issues with gay co-workers? Boy Scouts of America has a strict no-gay leader policy (as a result of some bad things historically) and so has a very bad reputation in the gay community. Personally, I have several family members who are gay and I don't give a rats-*ss what you do in your bedroom (as long as you're a good person, what do I care?) It doesn't happen often, but occassionally, I get "digged" from gay co-workers about my involvement in scouts. Has anyone else experienced this? And if so, how do you handle it? I'd be interested in your thoughts.

 

[carlnix30]

Thanks again to AJRitz for the Podcast. I posted the link on my FB page, and my folks called to say they were listening. Next time there's a need for an extra dad on a podcast, I'm happy to help.

Yesterday, the DW mentioned again about our vacation in May 2012

I know I've asked about trip planning before, and you all have come through with great answers. Is there a way to "guarantee" connecting rooms? We tried last time, and I reserved rooms 12 months in advance, and they still couldn't get us what we wanted. But next time, we'll *need* connecting rooms, as we won't have the same # of adults to keep an eye on little guys overnight.

And as much as I'd LOVE a 2BR DVC, the DS6 wants to go back to the Toy Story Hotel.... and it is "all" of our vacation.

Yes you can make absolutely sure you will get connecting rooms!! I do not Have any experience with DVC so if that is what you are referring to then. Sorry for the reply.. But here is how you can get guaranteedconnecting rooms..
You must have more minors than adults.. Or it's a no go. When you book your room you 1.must call the Disney reservations number to make reservation
2. Your party must exceed the normal room occupancy guidelines.( makes you eligible to book two rooms on one reservation.)
3. Once they book at least one adult and two children in each room on the same reservation. You will get connecting rooms!

If you let them make two reservations for two different rooms.. It's a no go!
But if your reservation includes two rooms they will be connecting if the hotel has connecting rooms.

 

[prattpak]

Does anyone have email/phine/text contact info for UncleScrooge0707, The Disney Fanatic, thebigdisneydaddy? Just wanted to make sure they werent affected by the tornados in Missourri.

 

[RodBelding]

Does anyone have email/phine/text contact info for UncleScrooge0707, The Disney Fanatic, thebigdisneydaddy? Just wanted to make sure they werent affected by the tornados in Missourri.

UncleScrooge0707 posted this morning, a page or so back, nothing about the tornado though...

 

[dvczerfs]

Thanks Ryan! DW and I did are Honeymoon in Disney as well as our 10 year anniversary. Our experience on those 2 trips convinced me (and probably DW too) that I would be going down whenever I had the chance.

Speaking of TS meals they took out my favorite place to go for steak when they closed the Concourse Restaurant at the Contemporary. What TS meal is your favorite if you are going with just your wife?

michmickey, dw and i did our 25th anv. without dd. we had her blessing but she was also 16 at the time. dont feel bad about going without the kids. we had a blast just the two of us as it was before dd and as its going to be again. our dd is 18 and this trip will be her 25th trip so shes well taken care of.

Thanks again to AJRitz for the Podcast. I posted the link on my FB page, and my folks called to say they were listening. Next time there's a need for an extra dad on a podcast, I'm happy to help.

Yesterday, the DW mentioned again about our vacation in May 2012

I know I've asked about trip planning before, and you all have come through with great answers. Is there a way to "guarantee" connecting rooms? We tried last time, and I reserved rooms 12 months in advance, and they still couldn't get us what we wanted. But next time, we'll *need* connecting rooms, as we won't have the same # of adults to keep an eye on little guys overnight.

And as much as I'd LOVE a 2BR DVC, the DS6 wants to go back to the Toy Story Hotel.... and it is "all" of our vacation.

do the online check-in at the 10day mark. if you can, get there at the check-in desk at 6am. 6am is when the front desk starts checking people in and you stand a better chance of getting what you want. your room most likely wont be ready but the person has more to choice from to move people around. tears from dw and kids help also!

I would like to post a clarification of a RANT I posted this weekend.

In regards to the whole May21st EotW.

What my point was...which after reading my rant was not clear...it is my practice to be respectful of everyones beliefs...regardless of how misguided I feel they may be. Because wheither we believe the same thing or not...that belief is very real to those whom believe it...wheither they are blindly following someones teachings or they came to this belief on there own.

I felt it reflected badly on us as a group to sit around and poke fun at others beliefs.

And thru it all...the one person I saw that made a well reasoned discussion got called out as being "preachy". While poking fun of the same subject was perfectly acceptable. That's not how I roll.

 

[trennr]

I know I've asked about trip planning before, and you all have come through with great answers. Is there a way to "guarantee" connecting rooms? We tried last time, and I reserved rooms 12 months in advance, and they still couldn't get us what we wanted. But next time, we'll *need* connecting rooms, as we won't have the same # of adults to keep an eye on little guys overnight.

And as much as I'd LOVE a 2BR DVC, the DS6 wants to go back to the Toy Story Hotel.... and it is "all" of our vacation.

Well you will have to learn to play the trumpet or bugle...also you will need a goat and be able to wave your hands in a specific manner.