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[Belle Ella]

Don't hurt yourself Jessica!!! lol

So I can't qualify for a Disney Visa......I'm ok with that...but I was unaware that they came out with a Disney Rewards Debit Card!!!! So went & opened myself a Chase account so I could get the perks that the credit card people get!!! Woo Hoo!!!! Character Meet-n-Greet here we come!!!

I should have my Mickey card in a week!!

Now don't go tempting me lady!

 

[merrrydeath]

Now don't go tempting me lady!

Seriously!

 

[DizNee Luver]

Tempt you......nah....not me!!!

 

[DizNee Luver]

So we have all our vouchers from the Give a Day, Get a Day!!!

I also have my handy dandy notebook filling up fast with motel info & ressies, restaurant menus, package info, Knott's Berry Farm info & budget.

This book becomes my Disney Planning Bible......everything important is kept in here. I make a small version to keep in my backpack during the trip to keep us informed on PS times, shows or entertainment we want to catch that day, etc.

It amazes me that we're still 141 days out & the book is getting heavy already!!

 

[Belle Ella]

I love the binder! I'm making one for the first time. I just cannot help myself. When you make it, take some pics of the small version you can keep on you. I want to do something similar but don't know where to start with it all.

After past experiences, I need to be organized if I want to do everything I mean to do!

 

[DizNee Luver]

I love the binder! I'm making one for the first time. I just cannot help myself. When you make it, take some pics of the small version you can keep on you. I want to do something similar but don't know where to start with it all.

After past experiences, I need to be organized if I want to do everything I mean to do!

I use a small photo book....put important phone #'s, daily itinerary, PS times, entertainment schedule, money allotted for that day at meals (keep to a strict budget), new things to try, photopass places, etc. It fits nicely into the backpack & great for a quick glance. I also use it to keep stroller rental tickets, receipts from the day (so I get those entered into my checkbook back at the motel) & tickets for Fantasmic (when we do that).

 

[kaoden39]

The binder is such a good idea because of the plastic covers and such and a great way to not mess up your GAD. I think that today when I go and buy new binders for the two kids that need them I sahll buy one for the trip!

 

[DizNee Luver]

The binder is such a good idea because of the plastic covers and such and a great way to not mess up your GAD. I think that today when I go and buy new binders for the two kids that need them I sahll buy one for the trip!

Gonna make an uber-planner out of you yet!!!!

 

[ElliePeters]

I wish you all the best of luck!

 

[kaoden39]

Gonna make an uber-planner out of you yet!!!!

I already uber plan. You just added fuel to the fire.

 

[DizNee Luver]

I wish you all the best of luck!

Thank you so much & thanx for stopping in on my PTR!!

I already uber plan. You just added fuel to the fire.

Ok, maybe not uber-planner....how bout OCD??!!

 

[Belle Ella]

Ok, maybe not uber-planner....how bout OCD??!!

OCD? That's me. Obsessive Cullen Disorder!!

Oh, wait. I think you mean something else ... But I have that too. But it's supposed to be CDO. Everything needs to be alphabetical!

 

[daisy_77]

Laurie!
I am loving your pretrip report! Your kiddos are so cute and I love the plans you have laid out so far.

I tried to open a Chase checking online and it says I have an existing account. Hmmm, I didn't know that?! I will have to go into the branch and see what's up. But great tip on the Disney Debit!

 

[DizNee Luver]

Laurie!
I am loving your pretrip report! Your kiddos are so cute and I love the plans you have laid out so far.

I tried to open a Chase checking online and it says I have an existing account. Hmmm, I didn't know that?! I will have to go into the branch and see what's up. But great tip on the Disney Debit!

Thanx January!!!

I had no idea that Disney Rewards had added in a debit card until I went to their site!! I went right down to a Chase bank & opened the acct!

That's weird that they say you already have an acct??? You would think you would be aware of that......lol

Well I guess if you get it figured out you can switch it to the Disney Rewards & get yourself one of those cute Mickey cards!!

 

[heatherleigh]

I did not know about this Disney card. The closest bank to us is a Chase. I wish I would have opened our vacation acct there instead of Wells. I may move our stuff there anyway, after all.

 

[DizNee Luver]

I did not know about this Disney card. The closest bank to us is a Chase. I wish I would have opened our vacation acct there instead of Wells. I may move our stuff there anyway, after all.

I would!! I was always disappointed I couldn't get one of the Disney Visa cards & was hoping at some point they'd go to a secured credit card....but the debit card is just as good....maybe better!!!!!

 

[DizNee Luver]

I keep tinkering with my travel package........ So I had asked Disney Travel if we could upgrade the room they offered from the HoJo & told they were only able to offer the standard rooms. I was okay with that..... okay...maybe not. I called the HoJo & told them we had booked thru Disney Travel & asked if it was possible to upgrade thru them & then pay them the difference on arrival.........they said Yes!!!

We are going back to the Premium rooms with the Disney View!!!!

I really have to stop messing with the set plans....as everytime I do something....it costs me more!! But hey.....it's a vacation!!!!

 

[kaoden39]

I keep tinkering with my travel package........ So I had asked Disney Travel if we could upgrade the room they offered from the HoJo & told they were only able to offer the standard rooms. I was okay with that..... okay...maybe not. I called the HoJo & told them we had booked thru Disney Travel & asked if it was possible to upgrade thru them & then pay them the difference on arrival.........they said Yes!!!

We are going back to the Premium rooms with the Disney View!!!!

I really have to stop messing with the set plans....as everytime I do something....it costs me more!! But hey.....it's a vacation!!!!

I have done that every trip but this one. I am just rolling with the punches on this trip.

 

[DizNee Luver]

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

 

[kaoden39]

Yay!!