Walking on Sunshine : Celebrating Spring at Universal & SeaWorld - an April/May 2016 PTR

[tortilla24]

Congrats on the weight loss.

Until I got this new phone I had no idea how bad my old 4 was. I totally agree with Gina...your DS will not loose a phone.

On the phone topic. I'm a Candy Crush fanatic and I finally sat down to play a little this morning. When the kids transferred all my stuff from the old to the new phone I asked if I would still have my 300ish levels. Oh yes they said...don't worry. NOT. So I text Grumpy Cat and she responds "HAHAHA...you didn't sign into your game centre". So being the I-idiot that I am I only do what they tell me to do and they NEVER told me to sign into game centre. I think it's time to remind her that I taught her how to use a spoon.

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But I'm candy crush obsessed too. Don't play as much as I used to but I'm level 1077. When I got a new iPhone I also died thinking I lost all my progress. But if you restore from the last iCloud backup, everything should still be there!

 

[dancin Disney style]

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But I'm candy crush obsessed too. Don't play as much as I used to but I'm level 1077. When I got a new iPhone I also died thinking I lost all my progress. But if you restore from the last iCloud backup, everything should still be there!

That requires child intervention but will try it...thanks!

 

[pigletto]

Congrats on the weight loss.

Until I got this new phone I had no idea how bad my old 4 was. I totally agree with Gina...your DS will not loose a phone.

On the phone topic. I'm a Candy Crush fanatic and I finally sat down to play a little this morning. When the kids transferred all my stuff from the old to the new phone I asked if I would still have my 300ish levels. Oh yes they said...don't worry. NOT. So I text Grumpy Cat and she responds "HAHAHA...you didn't sign into your game centre". So being the I-idiot that I am I only do what they tell me to do and they NEVER told me to sign into game centre. I think it's time to remind her that I taught her how to use a spoon.

Oh my god.. the spoon thing made my laugh out loud. Right?!? Listen here you little monster, you would have sat in your own filth and starved if it wasn't for me. Just sign me in to Game Center and be a decent human. I drive my dd nuts because I don't start drooling and run to do the newest updates the second they are released. She actually stole my phone to update it last time she was home.

I think you are right on the phone with ds. He's had dh's old Samsung 4 with no plan, so just on our wifi, since Christmas and he nurtures it like a baby. He's also ridiculously kind and honest, so I know he'll use it responsibly. I just can't even believe it's time for a phone. Wasn't I just teaching him to use a spoon?

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

I saw Groupon has a discount on the Orlando Eye running through September...just in case you missed it!

I saw that! They also have discounted admission on Sea Life & Tussauds, too. I don't think our spring trip can accommodate many more add-ons at this point, but hopefully someone else will be able to take advantage of the offer.

I was actually emailed a 50% off code from Groupon this morning and its killing me not to use it. 50% off!!

Moi??? Not PG???

Don't pull the innocence card with us. We all know better!

Oh my god.. the spoon thing made my laugh out loud. Right?!? Listen here you little monster, you would have sat in your own filth and starved if it wasn't for me. Just sign me in to Game Center and be a decent human. I drive my dd nuts because I don't start drooling and run to do the newest updates the second they are released. She actually stole my phone to update it last time she was home.

I think you are right on the phone with ds. He's had dh's old Samsung 4 with no plan, so just on our wifi, since Christmas and he nurtures it like a baby. He's also ridiculously kind and honest, so I know he'll use it responsibly. I just can't even believe it's time for a phone. Wasn't I just teaching him to use a spoon?

I was always an Android user until last summer, when I swapped out the Android for the iPhone. Poor Jake has very patiently helped me through many "issues" during the whole learning curve that results from the implementation of any new technology. He just pats me on the head afterward, and says to me...."Now I know how you feel when dealing with Nanny". Nanny is 73 and has trouble with the TV remote most day!!

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Our SeaWorld Behind The Scenes tour is BOOKED!

 

[pattyw]

Our SeaWorld Behind The Scenes tour is BOOKED!

YAY!! We're so excited- ours is next week!!!

 

[Lynne G]

Wahoo! And yeah, even my 14 DD can do much more on her iphone than I ever could. She's still mad I have control of her account because she's under 18. HaHa.

Patiently looking at what Groupon will have for December. My kids usually give me the eye when I say I have a Groupon/Living Social or other. I will be booking that behind the scenes soon. Great extras for the AP holders this year. So happy for ya.

 

[ArwenMarie]

Yay! That will be awesome.

 

[pigletto]

My car rental rates dropped like a stone tonight! Go check Dollar again Gina!
Dollar was down to $165 USD for a 9 day rental of a full-size. I went and checked the RBC rewards site and it was $136 CANADIAN for the same reservation!!! What's even better is that I had $110 in points to put toward it. So I paid $26 out of pocket, my rental is booked and I am thrilled!
I know you've had your Dollar express I.D. added by calling I think you said? I'd like to do that and skip the line.

 

[dancin Disney style]

Well it's travel day for me

I'm heading off to what I expect to be an absolutely insane day at work. I'm aiming to exit the building at 2pm which in reality will be 2:30-2:45. Then a very quick stop at home to change clothes, let the dog out and get my luggage. We must be on the road by 3pm. Wish me luck keeping that schedule.

My poor Grumpy Cat has 2 tests and an evaluation at school today. She really left home grumpy this morning...travel day or not.

 

[pigletto]

Good Luck keeping the schedule and have a wonderful trip!!! This beautiful weather today is making me so excited for a week of Florida sunshine. Yours starts today!

 

[chicagoshannon]

YAY for booking the tour. Can't wait to hear how it turns out.

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

YAY!! We're so excited- ours is next week!!!

I am waiting with bated breath to hear all about your tour experience! I am glad your trip is coming up so quickly because patience is not one of my strong suits, LOL!

Wahoo! And yeah, even my 14 DD can do much more on her iphone than I ever could. She's still mad I have control of her account because she's under 18. HaHa.

Patiently looking at what Groupon will have for December. My kids usually give me the eye when I say I have a Groupon/Living Social or other. I will be booking that behind the scenes soon. Great extras for the AP holders this year. So happy for ya.

I wish Groupon had more offers with extended "use by" dates. Most seem to be 60 - 120 days. I am pained that I couldn't find anything to use my two-day-only 50% off code on, but our April/May itinerary is getting pretty full and none of the offers are valid for our October trip. I'm not generally one to let those kind of spectacular deals go to waste!

Yay! That will be awesome.

I am super excited....especially about being able to pet a penguin. Everything else is just a happy bonus . I hope the groups are kept fairly small so we can have lots of opportunity to ask questions of our guide.

My car rental rates dropped like a stone tonight! Go check Dollar again Gina!
Dollar was down to $165 USD for a 9 day rental of a full-size. I went and checked the RBC rewards site and it was $136 CANADIAN for the same reservation!!! What's even better is that I had $110 in points to put toward it. So I paid $26 out of pocket, my rental is booked and I am thrilled!
I know you've had your Dollar express I.D. added by calling I think you said? I'd like to do that and skip the line.

Yippee!!! Congrats on the car rental deal! I checked my dates and rates after I saw your message, but whoa! Up over $700 for my rental period!! (and I booked at $174).

Definitely call and add your Dollar Express ID. They had no problems doing so for us.....and skipping the counter is fantabulous .

Well it's travel day for me

I'm heading off to what I expect to be an absolutely insane day at work. I'm aiming to exit the building at 2pm which in reality will be 2:30-2:45. Then a very quick stop at home to change clothes, let the dog out and get my luggage. We must be on the road by 3pm. Wish me luck keeping that schedule.

My poor Grumpy Cat has 2 tests and an evaluation at school today. She really left home grumpy this morning...travel day or not.

What are we going to do without our Life of the Party?

We all wish you a superb vacation, my friend. Safe travels to you, have an amazing time, and for heaven's sake....behave . We will be waiting for the (family friendly) selfies .

YAY for booking the tour. Can't wait to hear how it turns out.

Thank you!! SeaWorld hasn't disappointed us yet, so we are pretty confident it will be awesome . I can't wait to surprise Jake and Sunshine with the news!

 

[pigletto]

Gina do you call Dollar directly or the RBC travel number to add Express?

 

[Ritchielace]

Well it's travel day for me

I'm heading off to what I expect to be an absolutely insane day at work. I'm aiming to exit the building at 2pm which in reality will be 2:30-2:45. Then a very quick stop at home to change clothes, let the dog out and get my luggage. We must be on the road by 3pm. Wish me luck keeping that schedule.

My poor Grumpy Cat has 2 tests and an evaluation at school today. She really left home grumpy this morning...travel day or not.

Have a Great Trip! Can't wait to hear about it.

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

Gina do you call Dollar directly or the RBC travel number to add Express?

Call Dollar directly .

 

[dancin Disney style]

If our lovely host Gina doesn't mind I will pop in daily with the pics. Here's the exhausted Magical Express selfie.
Don't we look wonderful. My work day was far more brutal than I anticipated but I'm sitting on the bus waiting to depart. Things just get better from here
Promise I'll look better tomorrow.

 

[Ritchielace]

So just booked a beer seminar for Stone Brewery for the last day of our trip at DCA. It is going to be packed between spring break and Food and Wine but it should be fun and some cold beer should help with the crowds.

 

[pigletto]

If our lovely host Gina doesn't mind I will pop in daily with the pics. Here's the exhausted Magical Express selfie.Don't we look wonderful. My work day was far more brutal than I anticipated but I'm sitting on the bus waiting to depart. Things just get better from here
Promise I'll look better tomorrow.

You both look lovely! And wow does your daughter ever resemble you! I hope you got a good rest last night

Call Dollar directly .

Thanks! It's in dh's name so I'll see if he has time this evening.

 

[dancin Disney style]

You both look lovely! And wow does your daughter ever resemble you! I hope you got a good rest last night
.

You're far too kind. That DD looks a little like me but the older one is her dad's mini me.
I'm currently waiting for her to wake up. I've been lounging in my bed listening to a chorus of turbo toilets. Unfortunately, I woke up at 5:45. Just over tired but the sun is shining and the temp is going to be over 80 today. GLORIOUS.