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[merrrydeath]

Woo Hoo....got my Disney Rewards card today!!!

Awesome!! How does it work exactly(or not so exactly if you aren't sure )?

 

[DizNee Luver]

Awesome!! How does it work exactly(or not so exactly if you aren't sure )?

It's basically a Visa Debit card tied into your checking account.....you earn a point for every $200 when using it in a non-pin transaction. They suggest you ask to run it as credit vs debit so you can earn points.

I get 25 points for signing up (after I use it 5 times). 25 points = $25 You request your points (and you get a voucher or something like that) that you can use at the parks or The Disney store.

You get the same perks as the credit card:
Character Meet n Greet with photo
Discounts on merchandise & meals (select places at the parks)

I'm still reading up on everything....but it's really cool to look in my wallet & see Mickey Mouse on a card!!!!

 

[kaoden39]

It's basically a Visa Debit card tied into your checking account.....you earn a point for every $200 when using it in a non-pin transaction. They suggest you ask to run it as credit vs debit so you can earn points.

I get 25 points for signing up (after I use it 5 times). 25 points = $25 You request your points (and you get a voucher or something like that) that you can use at the parks or The Disney store.

You get the same perks as the credit card:
Character Meet n Greet with photo
Discounts on merchandise & meals (select places at the parks)

I'm still reading up on everything....but it's really cool to look in my wallet & see Mickey Mouse on a card!!!!

What's the discount on the merchandise and the meals? Is it as good as the AP?

 

[DizNee Luver]

Michele, I believe it was 10% on merchandise & select restaurants. My premium AP I think is better.

So I will never step foot into another ELMER'S RESTAURANT in my life!!

We stopped for lunch after taking the twins to Doernbecher's in Portland. Michayla had a spoon and was tapping it on the table (not banging it hard) & the manager came up & told me I needed to make her stop because he was getting complaints!!! Over that.....seriously!!!
I told him that if I took it from her that she would have a meltdown because she's autistic. He said you need to find her something quieter....ummmm dude...were you listening?? I said I can't...this is the quietest she's ever been in a restaurant...he said you'll have to do something. So I did......we left before we got our food!!!!
I offered to pay for our drinks on the way out & he said no, I'm not going to charge you. I asked him if this was a family restaurant & he said yes.....I told him obviously it IS NOT!!!

Unbelievable.....the girls were doing really good & not noisy at all. I've been to restaurants where the kids are screaming, crying, throwing food, banging all the silverware & you just learn to deal with it if you go to a family place.

Then to top it off......we get out to our van & some jerk has totally blocked us from getting out by parking a full sized Tundra pickup in a compact stall.....we couldn't leave!!! Mike went in & told the waiter we were blocked in & waited for about 5 mins & nothing. So he went back in & found the weasely little manager & told him that we couldn't leave. 10 minutes go by & nothing....so he goes back & finds him & says.....I CAN'T LEAVE BECAUSE YOU HAVE SOMEONE BLOCKING OUR PARKING SPACE!!! He had only checked with customers on one side of the restaurant. He poked his nose out & said....I guess you're blocked, I'll go ask people. During this time I had called the police & reported it since we weren't getting anywhere with the management. After 20 minutes, a guy finally wanders out & says "I thought I left room for you to get out"

Hmmmm, wonder where he wanted us to go...... his back bumper was inline with our passenger side. If I had a big, piece of crap car.....I guess I could have gotten out.....

Anywho......totally upsetting situation followed by a really frustrating situation!!

I sent a really nasty letter to Elmer's corporate & complained...basically about the stupid manager. He handled that whole situation wrong & then made it worse by ignoring our issue in the parking lot.

I told corporate that someone better inform him about disabilities & their rights. I could understand it if the girls had been screaming & throwing stuff that was hitting other people, but this was blown way out over a spoon hitting the table.

Thanx for letting me vent, cry & take a heavy sigh!!!!

 

[kaoden39]

First

Now yes, the discount with the premium AP is better and that is why I bought. With the size of both of our groups we are definitely not losing money on our AP's not after you take that 15% off of meals.

And now on to the more pressing business, what an officious little a$$. I cannot believe that, what child doesn't make noise in a restaurant? Honestly? If you are in an "adult" place to eat then you might complain but a family restaurant you have to expect it. I can tell you that I have never seen that place here in California but if I do we will not spend our money there!! How dare he!!

And as for the other jerk....Please you noticed that you parked behind someone. Argh!!

Here's to a better day!!

 

[DizNee Luver]

thanx Michele!!! I really needed to vent.....now I'm coming off the anger & just hurting a bit. Is this how it's going to be everytime I try to take them out?? This is why we stay home...... really frustrating!!

 

[kaoden39]

thanx Michele!!! I really needed to vent.....now I'm coming off the anger & just hurting a bit. Is this how it's going to be everytime I try to take them out?? This is why we stay home...... really frustrating!!

I would like to think that most people are enlightened and won't act like that. I also think that you cannot hide them away, they deserve to be a part of the world they live in. And too bad if some small people in the world are not happy.

 

[DizNee Luver]

My best guess is they have regulars (seniors) that come in & it was these people that had the problem.....but a manager of a family restaurant needed to tell these people that really, the babies were pretty darned quiet & there wasn't anything he could do.

I think corporate will be interested in hearing how this guy is running their place!!! If they want to make it a senior's restaurant & not allow kids....then make it that way....but don't tell me you're a family restaurant when kids can't be kids!!!

 

[DizNee Luver]

Is it July 24th yet????

The hardest part of waiting, is having everything planned that I can but still having to wait to make PS for all of our dining to totally set our schedule. I know.......we're still 132 days away but I'm bored & I find happiness in thinking about our trip!!!

Does anyone know when you can make a ressie at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique??? I sure hope it's 60 days so I can arrange that prior to our Ariel's Grotto Breakfast. Also, does anyone know how long it takes when doing the whole package (nails, hair, outfit & photo shoot)???? Hate to think we'd miss breakfast because we were still at the salon....lol

Anyone have suggestions of a place to eat at the Universal CityWalk??? We were looking at Hard Rock or Bubba Gumps...but may need to think a bit cheaper. We'll be getting there after an afternoon at Santa Monica beach.

Woo Hoo Cathy is coming up today.....can't wait to hear all about her trip!!!

 

[kaoden39]

I know what you mean. We filled our day with the zoo so we had some fun today.

 

[DizNee Luver]

Looky what I just ordered!!! (mine isn't a v-neck)

Here's the website that makes these shirts.....I know the DIS Diva's ordered their shirts from Cassi & she does a great job!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/onegreatthing

 

[kaoden39]

Looky what I just ordered!!! (mine isn't a v-neck)

Here's the website that makes these shirts.....I know the DIS Diva's ordered their shirts from Cassi & she does a great job!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/onegreatthing

Wow that is bright.

 

[DizNee Luver]

Wow that is bright.

I like it!! You won't lose me in a crowd!!!

 

[Belle Ella]

I like it!! You won't lose me in a crowd!!!

Aw, c'mon. You know the real reason we wouldn't loose you in a crowd is because of your heart of gold. It can be spotted miles and miles away

 

[kaoden39]

Aw, c'mon. You know the real reason we wouldn't loose you in a crowd is because of your heart of gold. It can be spotted miles and miles away

Indeed.

 

[kaoden39]

You know I was just thinking....I am going to beat the crowd. Happy Anniversary!!

 

[DizNee Luver]

Aw, c'mon. You know the real reason we wouldn't loose you in a crowd is because of your heart of gold. It can be spotted miles and miles away

Awww shucks, you're making me blush!!

Indeed.

Thanx......

You know I was just thinking....I am going to beat the crowd. Happy Anniversary!!

Why, thank you very much!!!! It gets somewhat lost with Anthony's birthday today & the twins 1yr anniversary on their adoption tomorrow!!!

 

[DizNee Luver]

So we surprised Anthony at school with cupcakes & treat bags for all his classmates!! We've never done this before, so he truly was shocked to see us there!!! (so was his teacher.....she hadn't checked her emails for the day). We had checked with the office who was going to email her before school to let her know we were coming for the last 15 mins of school.....lol Surprise!!!

This is his cake for tonight (sugar, sugar, sugar)

I'll have more photos later....we still have presents & cake to do tonight!!

 

[kaoden39]

You are quite welcome.

How so much fun that is. I used to love doing that when the kids were little.

 

[Belle Ella]

Aw, that is so awesome and so sweet! I don't think any parent when I was in school did that in any class I was in. Totally jealous,

And Happy Anniversary from me as well!