This trip is going to be so magical for you guys. The trip to the Poly in Dec of '06 was supposed to be the first time for my Mom but unfortunately she passed away before she got to go. Be sure when you go to take lots of photos and cherish the memories of this trip. 
We'll be heading out soon, but didn't want to start the day without a peek into the Polynesian FAQ. 
Also, I try and rationalize the price of a Disney trip to DH by saying that I actually get a year's worth of "fun" due to the pre-planning factor, so it comes out to a lesser cost when you look at the per-day price. 365/price of vacation. 
After our Thanksgiving 2007 Grand Gathering, I knew we wouldn't be heading back to WDW for some time. DH was very gracious about going, but he didn't "get the Disney thing". So I kind of avoided the DIS, trying to wean myself away cautiously. Then a few months later...DH mentions how much fun he had at WDW. How he'd never stay anywhere but the Poly next time. So my ears perked up...next time?? I've been good. Said little. Planned a great trip to the Smokey Mountains, Dollywood, NC , etc. for April 2009 vacation. Then last week DH comes in from his 2nd shift job. Cold, tired, brakes on his Jeep blew on his way to his job as a mechanic... and he says, " I want to go back to the Poly. We need to take the girls back now, while they still enjoy going on long trips" and will put up with driving 1400 miles. One way.
a day late, hope it was fun! Planning really does make the time go faster. It's a dreary day here today (rain, wind, etc.) so June seems even farther away.
I am sooooo happy right now! Here's the why...
I love this board. I love the pics, the people, the advice... you get it or you wouldn't be here
So we did some talking. Decide the financing of the trip (we only do it paid in full-- personal choice) and decide we can do it. But gee...April vacation. Lots more money than T-Day was...AAA discount? At this late date? $505/night?? Hack, cough, hack... Last night I decided to contact the TA and see what she could do. We got the AAA discount! Saved a hair under $400! I know there are bigger discounts at other times, but with DD 14 in High School now, there is no way I can take her out of school. The plan was, a AAA discount was the deal maker. I know it was hard to get it for Thanksgiving last time, but I booked that trip 500 days out. It was easy to flip to AAA rate when they came out.
So I got it. We're going home! I could even smell the Poly the other night. I feel soooooo good and I just had to share. Here's to many more late nights reading all the great posts here once again!
LOL YAY for your DH for suggesting the trip to WDW. You'll have a great time!!!! I am sooooo happy right now! Here's the why...
I love this board. I love the pics, the people, the advice... you get it or you wouldn't be here
So we did some talking. Decide the financing of the trip (we only do it paid in full-- personal choice) and decide we can do it. But gee...April vacation. Lots more money than T-Day was...AAA discount? At this late date? $505/night?? Hack, cough, hack... Last night I decided to contact the TA and see what she could do. We got the AAA discount! Saved a hair under $400! I know there are bigger discounts at other times, but with DD 14 in High School now, there is no way I can take her out of school. The plan was, a AAA discount was the deal maker. I know it was hard to get it for Thanksgiving last time, but I booked that trip 500 days out. It was easy to flip to AAA rate when they came out.
So I got it. We're going home! I could even smell the Poly the other night. I feel soooooo good and I just had to share. Here's to many more late nights reading all the great posts here once again!
I am sooooo happy right now! Here's the why...
I love this board. I love the pics, the people, the advice... you get it or you wouldn't be here
So we did some talking. Decide the financing of the trip (we only do it paid in full-- personal choice) and decide we can do it. But gee...April vacation. Lots more money than T-Day was...AAA discount? At this late date? $505/night?? Hack, cough, hack... Last night I decided to contact the TA and see what she could do. We got the AAA discount! Saved a hair under $400! I know there are bigger discounts at other times, but with DD 14 in High School now, there is no way I can take her out of school. The plan was, a AAA discount was the deal maker. I know it was hard to get it for Thanksgiving last time, but I booked that trip 500 days out. It was easy to flip to AAA rate when they came out.
So I got it. We're going home! I could even smell the Poly the other night. I feel soooooo good and I just had to share. Here's to many more late nights reading all the great posts here once again!
Me&3 Happy Birthday
Twinnybelles sounded like you had a fun trip
I don't know how I'm going to make it til June. I agree with everyone that said that checking in with the FAQ thread and reading about everyone's trips is so fun. It gets me dreaming about my own..and I just got back myself less than a month ago
We are very excited. We were able to use the amount of winnings any way we wanted. We already had AP's. I tried to get LV, but nothing was available.
So we had to go with GV, but that is OK. We added the dlx dinning. We will be at the Poly from 11/1 - 11/8 the we move to the BCV till 11/16. We are the luckiest family! This trip should be wonderful. We have requested Tahiti. I think I will call next week to request a patio. Do you think this will be hard to get? I also want a full size crib, because my son has climbed out of the pack n play. Will this be hard to get too? 
i am dreaming of sitting at the resort eating my tonga toast. Well let's see, I have a year to go! I am going to try and do GVCL. That beats the two years out that I started with, lol. Thank goodness for this thread. It keeps me sane when I need it.
but now have to move it to Nov/09. I was able to get the 40% pin offer for the dates I wanted but the wait is gonna kill me!!
