Traci -- If I were you I'd go to Egypt! I feel like the loyal patrons of WDW shouldn't have to suffer because of poor business decisions...which is what is happening with next year's
DDP (IMO). They have removed the appetizer/tip and only lowered the price by $1! I know you would only book because of free DDP, but the fact that Disney has excluded values from the promo and raised ticket prices should be taken into consideration too. Perhaps the best thing to do would be to price the vacation as if you were staying at a value, along with the food you would actually eat...it might actually come out cheaper than using free DDP! Anyway, off my soapbox now. So happy to hear your foot is on the mend!!!
Melissa/ShhhQ/Traci -- Way to go on the packing! We leave in five days and I still haven't even taken the suitcases out of the closet yet. Did go to
Walmart yesterday and bought the anti-chafing stuff from Monostat that so many people have recommended. I don't usually have any problems along those lines but figured I'd bring some just-in-case. Also got the misting fans for $6.99 (way cheaper than the parks!).
ME -- Too bad about the washing machine...kind of makes you wish you had an old washboard and tub to make the culprit use!
what a good idea!!! I would go and buy the washtub and board for the culprit to use instead of going to the laundry mat
You know, I think you are right about the prices, I was thinking that last night, the quote I got for 08 is so much more than this year, over £1000, so I think that maybe the free dining won't be saving me any money after all, I have never had any real desires to stay in a moderate or deluxe, I just want somewhere to wash and lay my head. Yeah the GF would be nice, but well out of my league.
If I were to spend the extra money on a Disney trip, I would like to go at Christmas, I know the crowds are bad, but I would like to go for the atmosphere, not necessarily the rides, so maybe I will go to Egypt or one of the islands like Ibiza to celebrate my graduation next year, and start saving up for Christmas 09.
I have had to face reality really (it hurts though) and realise that I just cannot afford almost £4000 for a trip, added to that I would have to take around £1000 -£2000 spending money so £6000 in all,,, I am a single parent of 3 kids and in college for goodness sake, my credit card needs a rest
I will just have to make sure that we make the most of this trip,, I'm sure we will
Well, I'm gonna start the packing soon. I got all my printing done last night, and I've soaked all my LGMH's in water to get them off the backing card, they are drying off now.
I'm feeling fine now and the foot is very nearly back to normal,, however,,, it would not be a normal day for me if something didn't go wrong,,,, My car wouldn't start today, and when I looked at it, there is fuel all over my driveway
I spent all day getting it to a garage and they have told me that the fuel lines have corroded, so it looks like I'm gonna be without a car until maybe wednesday next week... haven't got a clue how much its going to cost
I'm trying not to think about it and stay positive
Hope everyone is ok,,, Mariaeller,,, I sympathise, you sound like you are having a week like mine,, here's some pixiedust
ixiedust:
Ok, now. I am really excited!
but that includes 14 days @ POFQ, flights from the UK, hire car and 14 days park hopper tickets. 
my foot is a lot smaller 
thankyou 
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Thats the only problem with having a 2 week trip! I have a total of 120kg baggage allowance so thats not a problem, but I'm dreading lugging them to our room at POP.
