wdwgirl and Dad do Disney:an April '10 PTR...TR LINK ADDED!! p. 56

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

yay you got an ADR!!!!! My CM site was back up and working today but it did not have the cast holiday discount option avalible for use so I ended up emailing WDW and they responded saying that IT has not been able to upload the pages to the CM site yet but to call wdw-cast to make my dining reservations. Ugh! I would just like to print out my confirm numbers and/or have the freedom to make changes but whatever I'm glad I got what I got and hopefully they figure their mess out!!!

I have a Disney Visa card and I LOVEEEE mine!! I've had it since I started college about 6 years ago for "emergency" reasons only and gas and groceries. Now that I have a big girl job I tend to use it more to get points to use towards the trips I know my aunt and uncle saved up and were able to use theirs for the entire trip except flights and still had points left over for gift shops!!

 

[tinkgurl]

Aw so glad you got your ADR!

I have a Disney Visa! Can you guess who's on it?

 

[Goofy22]

I'm glad you got your adr! I'm gonna go back later and do your questions I'm watching the Phillies now so I can't concentrate!

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

Woo! Glad to hear you got Tony's. I've never been there. What's it like?

I love to listed to Live 365. They have a DIS station, and some other stations that feature nothing but Disney music. The best part...they have ride audio too, so one minute you'll hear something from Beauty and the Beast and the next you'll be listening to the entire (old) audio from TTA!

 

[wdwgirl03]

yay you got an ADR!!!!! My CM site was back up and working today but it did not have the cast holiday discount option avalible for use so I ended up emailing WDW and they responded saying that IT has not been able to upload the pages to the CM site yet but to call wdw-cast to make my dining reservations. Ugh! I would just like to print out my confirm numbers and/or have the freedom to make changes but whatever I'm glad I got what I got and hopefully they figure their mess out!!!

I have a Disney Visa card and I LOVEEEE mine!! I've had it since I started college about 6 years ago for "emergency" reasons only and gas and groceries. Now that I have a big girl job I tend to use it more to get points to use towards the trips I know my aunt and uncle saved up and were able to use theirs for the entire trip except flights and still had points left over for gift shops!!

Yeah, I'm really glad we finally got something. It sounds like the system was a lot easier to get through yesterday.

If I apply I hope they don't decline me because I don't have a big girl job...

Aw so glad you got your ADR!

I have a Disney Visa! Can you guess who's on it?

Me too!

Hmmmm, could it be Tinkerbell? haha! That is the one I would probably get too.

I'm glad you got your adr! I'm gonna go back later and do your questions I'm watching the Phillies now so I can't concentrate!

Thanks! I was watching some of the game last night...I know you like the Phillies but honestly I can't say I'm too thrilled with either team.

Woo! Glad to hear you got Tony's. I've never been there. What's it like?

I love to listed to Live 365. They have a DIS station, and some other stations that feature nothing but Disney music. The best part...they have ride audio too, so one minute you'll hear something from Beauty and the Beast and the next you'll be listening to the entire (old) audio from TTA!

We ate there once a loooong time ago so I really don't even remember it too much! It's got Italian food which we always like.

Do you have to subscribe to live365? Or can you just listen to it?

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

You have to register for Live 365, but it's free! You can pay to have commercial free radio, but the commercials really aren't that long so they don't bother me. I'm listening to Fantasmic! right now. So cool!

Oh, and I have a Disney Visa too. I use it to pay utilities, cable, etc...and then turn around and pay it off in full. I've earned so many points this way! I just wish it was more than 1%. Still...nice to earn Disney points!!

 

[tinkgurl]

Hmmmm, could it be Tinkerbell? haha! That is the one I would probably get too.

Of course it's Tinkerbell!

 

[OhMari]

RANDOM
I also got something in the mail today for the Disney Visa card saying I was preapproved for one so I might try applying for one of those. I've always wanted a Disney credit card...haha! Plus it said that I'd get a $200 rewards card that could be applied towards Disney merchandise including park tickets. I'm going to be needing a new park ticket for this trip. So we'll see.

Have a great weekend and Happy Halloween!
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My son got one in the mail too, I told him to apply so I could have the $200 gift card. Ya, that went over real well.

Happy teacher convention day.
I'm surprised the convention was still on this morning, ya know with the swine flu in all.

I wish Disney would make up it's mind with the ADR's. But I am really looking forward to making mine on-line, if and when I return. I'm waiting for the announcement for the Tri-athalan, nothing yet. But I can now run 2 minutes with 5 minutes intervals walks. Yesterday, I rode my bike 7 miles, and then did the 3 mile run/walk. I was a pile of sweat when I finished.

Have a Happy Halloween.

 

[wdwgirl03]

Of course it's Tinkerbell!

haha, how did I know?! I did the online application and picked Tinkerbell too. Now let's see if they approve me...

My son got one in the mail too, I told him to apply so I could have the $200 gift card. Ya, that went over real well.

Happy teacher convention day.
I'm surprised the convention was still on this morning, ya know with the swine flu in all.

I wish Disney would make up it's mind with the ADR's. But I am really looking forward to making mine on-line, if and when I return. I'm waiting for the announcement for the Tri-athalan, nothing yet. But I can now run 2 minutes with 5 minutes intervals walks. Yesterday, I rode my bike 7 miles, and then did the 3 mile run/walk. I was a pile of sweat when I finished.

Have a Happy Halloween.

Your son should get it, then you'd have an excuse to go back.

Yeah, it seems like all the teachers I've talked to don't even go to the convention. My sister's student teaching this semester and she said the teachers at her school had a work day today and then have tomorrow off. I think once I have a full-time position I am going to say forget convention, I'm going to WDW. Just kidding.

If and when you return?! Don't say that! Are you still planning on going in April 2011?

 

[RachelNinja]

This is random, but I just found something that gave me the giggles!

I went back to my User CP subscribed threads list because I wanted to find the thread about the trolls in Norway (the little ones that they hide). Since I realized that we'll be there during the Flower & Garden Festival, I got excited about it and checked to see if there was any info that I didn't quite pay attention to the first time since I didn't expect to ever see it.

The last post was from you! Haha, I just thought it was funny, I don't know why

 

[Brave teacher]

I'm glad to hear you got Tony's. It always feels good when you get that one thing you really want to make the trip special.

 

[wdwgirl03]

This is random, but I just found something that gave me the giggles!

I went back to my User CP subscribed threads list because I wanted to find the thread about the trolls in Norway (the little ones that they hide). Since I realized that we'll be there during the Flower & Garden Festival, I got excited about it and checked to see if there was any info that I didn't quite pay attention to the first time since I didn't expect to ever see it.

The last post was from you! Haha, I just thought it was funny, I don't know why

Ohhh yeah, I remember that thread too! LOL! The F&GF is awesome.

I'm glad to hear you got Tony's. It always feels good when you get that one thing you really want to make the trip special.

I'm glad we finally got something too. Dad tried again earlier today just to see if by chance we could get a different time but now I guess there are NO openings at all.

 

[brookelizabeth]

you got the ADR!!! That is so great!!

A $200 gift card?! We only got $40 and I thought that was great I would apply just for the gift card!!!! Wow!

Actually, I think I might have my in-laws do this if it applies for park tickets...I wonder if they only offering that to certain people, or if I could find that deal online somewhere....

 

[wdwgirl03]

you got the ADR!!! That is so great!!

A $200 gift card?! We only got $40 and I thought that was great I would apply just for the gift card!!!! Wow!

Actually, I think I might have my in-laws do this if it applies for park tickets...I wonder if they only offering that to certain people, or if I could find that deal online somewhere....

I'm excited to finally get to eat at Tony's again.

haha, I know! I applied last week so hopefully I'll be getting a card in the mail soon...

 

[Angies1274]

Joining in!! Now, I just need to go back and catch up!!

 

[meeko_33785]

Hey. I just noticed that you had a PTR and came to check it out. I'm really enjoying it so far. The Top 10 lists are awesome. I might just have to remember that idea for the future. You have some pretty good taste in attractions and songs too.

The plans look pretty good so far. Savanah View at AK Villas must be fantastic.

 

[wdwgirl03]

Joining in!! Now, I just need to go back and catch up!!

Welcome! Glad you're going to join in again.

Hey. I just noticed that you had a PTR and came to check it out. I'm really enjoying it so far. The Top 10 lists are awesome. I might just have to remember that idea for the future. You have some pretty good taste in attractions and songs too.

The plans look pretty good so far. Savanah View at AK Villas must be fantastic.

Thanks Meeko.

We stayed at the AKL last May and really enjoyed it. Sadly that was when a lot of the construction was still going on so our view wasn't as cool. Though I do remember waking up one morning to some weird bird call.

 

[AlohaPolynesian]

Hey! Sorry I've been MIA but I am back now!! Are you feeling better yet? I think I am dying so any tips to feel better ASAP would be appreciated! I am so glad you got an ADR! I usually like to book things so at least I have something, but stuff will open up once you get closer and you can change the time I'm sure.

Woo! Glad to hear you got Tony's. I've never been there. What's it like?

I love to listed to Live 365. They have a DIS station, and some other stations that feature nothing but Disney music. The best part...they have ride audio too, so one minute you'll hear something from Beauty and the Beast and the next you'll be listening to the entire (old) audio from TTA!

PS I just found this thanks to you and am LOVING it!!

 

[wdwgirl03]

Hey! Sorry I've been MIA but I am back now!! Are you feeling better yet? I think I am dying so any tips to feel better ASAP would be appreciated! I am so glad you got an ADR! I usually like to book things so at least I have something, but stuff will open up once you get closer and you can change the time I'm sure.

Welcome back! I am feeling better...I suppose. LOL! There was one day where I felt absolutely horrible and just had a cold for a couple days. It went away but now it's coming back! Grrrrr. As long as I don't get swine flu...I'm trying to take that Airborne junk/Alka Seltzer Plus so hopefully it won't get any worse!

 

[wdwgirl03]

Hi guys! Sorry I've really been slacking lately in updating my PTR (and my TR for that matter). Finally we have something worth mentioning! My dad told me he booked us for the Animal Kingdom tour. Woo hoo! I'm so excited for that...it should be a lot of fun. I briefly mentioned what it's all about a few posts back but here's the full description from the Disney World official site:

Do you love animals? Are you curious how Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park looks after more than 1,700 animals representing 250 different species?

Find out how on this behind-the-scenes walking tour that offers a revealing look at the new and creative ways Disney's wildlife specialists meet the unique challenges of animal care and behavior—all while running a lushly landscaped Disney Theme Park and promoting wildlife conservation.

Get up close to a variety of spectacular and majestic animals in their backstage habitats. Talk with animal keepers as you visit the Animal Nutrition Center, explore the state-of-the-art veterinary hospital and discover other backstage facilities. Learn the story of how every day 3 tons of food is prepared, distributed and fed to the animal residents of Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.

Seeing as I do love animals, this should be right up my alley.

So here is a VERY rough schedule for our trip:

Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Flight out of Milwaukee bright and early (7:30ish!!!)
Arrive at MCO around 11ish
Magical Express to Animal Kingdom Lodge/Kidani Village
Let the fun begin!

Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Park Day
Dinner at Tony's/MK in the evening?

Thursday, April 8, 2010
Park Day
Dinner at Tony's/MK in the evening?
(yes, as of right now I believe we are hogging 2 ADR spots for Tony's...gotta decide which one to use)

Friday, April 9, 2010
Park Day: Animal Kingdom/Backstage Safari Tour at 1:00

Saturday, April 10, 2010
Park Day

Sunday, April 11, 2010
Park Day

Monday, April 12, 2010
Last day in Disney World
Flight back home in the late afternoon (I guess that's a good thing we'll get a few extra hours in WDW!)
Start planning for Spring Break 2011!

Like I said this is pretty rough...the April park hours are out but who knows where we'll go each day.

And random but guess who got their Disney Visa credit card today?!

Oh yeah, I also was curious if anybody has heard anything else about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opening. I know they've been saying spring 2010 and I would LOVE for it to be open when we go but somehow I doubt that'll be the case...Just wondering though, so if anybody has any more info please share!

Have a good night!