Well imagine my surprise!June 2009 PTRw/pics 7/7 pg. 76 NEW TR started link on pg. 76

[Happydog]

It is FREE DINING and PARK PASSES!! Good 8/16-10/1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am floored!! It would be $1254 for all 4 of us for 4nights 5 days at a value...but of course we could upgrade Man o man!

I got this one today, too! You are paying the room rate with tickets, and they "give" you the basic DDP. We are going in June, I couldn't possibly consider going again 3 mos later... unless it was a get away for the FWF...

Never said so, but thought your Disney Ice pics were cute and regarding the weather the past few days, we didn't get anything down here for that little bit. But last week we only had 1.5 days of school, so I guess I can't complain

 

[Trentmom]

oh man, of course it figures

and two of them to boot....wow

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Wow! That's a great deal!!!!! I will never understand the rhyme or reason behind those mailings.

We get them but NEVER under our name. Several years ago I took my nephews and sister and stayed at the BC/YC. Now I get these codes sent to me here under my nephew's name!!!! ARG! I don't think I could use them because it isn't my name!

 

[dddisrunner]

I got this one today, too! You are paying the room rate with tickets, and they "give" you the basic DDP. We are going in June, I couldn't possibly consider going again 3 mos later... unless it was a get away for the FWF...

Never said so, but thought your Disney Ice pics were cute and regarding the weather the past few days, we didn't get anything down here for that little bit. But last week we only had 1.5 days of school, so I guess I can't complain

It is sooo tempting! I was so happy to finally get one but we won't be able to use it!

oh man, of course it figures

and two of them to boot....wow

I know, Bryan and I each got one! You gotta love irony!

Wow! That's a great deal!!!!! I will never understand the rhyme or reason behind those mailings.

We get them but NEVER under our name. Several years ago I took my nephews and sister and stayed at the BC/YC. Now I get these codes sent to me here under my nephew's name!!!! ARG! I don't think I could use them because it isn't my name!

I don't think there is any rhyme or reason! I wish they were transferable, I would love to give one to my sister!

 

[kaysmommie]

Hi Daine,
All caught now. Your pics from Disney on ice are almost the same as mine . You must have had the same kind of seats. Looks like the boys had a blast. So glad your kids loved it! Mine did too back in November.

Wow I had no clue NJ got 5 inches of snow. I have to call my dad today and see if it snowed in Monmouth county. Too bad you can't use those pin codes. Maybe you can give them to a family member. Usually you can't transfer them but I have heard a few people were able to. I hope Eric starts feeling better soon .

 

[dddisrunner]

Hi Daine,
All caught now. Your pics from Disney on ice are almost the same as mine . You must have had the same kind of seats. Looks like the boys had a blast. So glad your kids loved it! Mine did too back in November.

Wow I had no clue NJ got 5 inches of snow. I have to call my dad today and see if it snowed in Monmouth county. Too bad you can't use those pin codes. Maybe you can give them to a family member. Usually you can't transfer them but I have heard a few people were able to. I hope Eric starts feeling better soon .

Thanks Nichole! That is funny about us having the same seats! The storm was more of a coastal storm so we got hit worse then most of the state. I wish I could give them to a family member but when I called the CM said no...they are not transferrable My cousin is at SSR right now and she called me to tell me how much she LOVES it! She said it is gorgeous!

 

[kaysmommie]

Thanks Nichole! That is funny about us having the same seats! The storm was more of a coastal storm so we got hit worse then most of the state. I wish I could give them to a family member but when I called the CM said no...they are not transferrable My cousin is at SSR right now and she called me to tell me how much she LOVES it! She said it is gorgeous!

That is good that she likes SSR. I was worried since it's not as themed as some of the others like Poly, AKL, WL or even CBR. Thta stinks about the pin code. I got and offer last night on my email but the first name on it is Rose and then my last name.

 

[morgtroy]

I haven't posted in a while, but just wanted to say you HAVE to go during the holidays. I don't know if you've ever been when it's decorated but it is unbelievable!! Just like Disney does everything else, all the details..

I also wanted to say we really loved SSR. We went in Dec. If you get a chance check out my TR, see link below. There are some pics from SSR and all the Christmas decorations. Especially look at the Downtown Disney views from SSR. We were in the Congress Park area.

Enjoying your PTR

 

[mindyd]

Hi,

I just found your PTR and wanted to say Hi! I enjoyed reading along last year I think we went around the same time and we are going in early June this Year. Can't wait till we can make our ADR's I only have to make a few I can't imagine making as many as you have to my head would spin!

 

[dddisrunner]

That is good that she likes SSR. I was worried since it's not as themed as some of the others like Poly, AKL, WL or even CBR. Thta stinks about the pin code. I got and offer last night on my email but the first name on it is Rose and then my last name.

Hey Nichole! I would call CRO anyway and say that Rose is your middle name

I haven't posted in a while, but just wanted to say you HAVE to go during the holidays. I don't know if you've ever been when it's decorated but it is unbelievable!! Just like Disney does everything else, all the details..

I also wanted to say we really loved SSR. We went in Dec. If you get a chance check out my TR, see link below. There are some pics from SSR and all the Christmas decorations. Especially look at the Downtown Disney views from SSR. We were in the Congress Park area.

Enjoying your PTR

Thanks for the great review of SSR! I will definitely be over soon to check out your TR I really would LOVE to go over Christmas!

Hi,

I just found your PTR and wanted to say Hi! I enjoyed reading along last year I think we went around the same time and we are going in early June this Year. Can't wait till we can make our ADR's I only have to make a few I can't imagine making as many as you have to my head would spin!

Hi Mindy! Welcome Back! Great to hear that you guys are going back! The ADR'S has me stressed out!

 

[dddisrunner]

Hey guys! Sorry I haven't had an update in awhile but tomorrow I will have a BIG one! I have LOTS to tell you but I need to run out tonight to a meeting! Here is what you can look forward to

Major life change for our family
new DHS concerns
AP'S purchased
airfare
trip purchases
an unexpected surprise

until then, have a GREAT night!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Oh I can't wait to read the big update!!! Between you, Lesley, and Brookelizabeth, I have to confess, DVC is looking better and better.

 

[Trentmom]

You have me very curious now

will be waiting

 

[timandlesley]

INTERESTING!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it. I'm curious about the AP's purchased. I was reading your PM about the upgraded tickets, so I'll be on the lookout for the update, you have me on the edge of my seat
Lesley

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Cool! Can't wait for the updates!

 

[tinkgurl]

Can't wait!

 

[dddisrunner]

Oh I can't wait to read the big update!!! Between you, Lesley, and Brookelizabeth, I have to confess, DVC is looking better and better.

DVC is a really BIG temptation isn't it!

You have me very curious now

will be waiting

Coming up next!

INTERESTING!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it. I'm curious about the AP's purchased. I was reading your PM about the upgraded tickets, so I'll be on the lookout for the update, you have me on the edge of my seat
Lesley

Glad you got my PM! Update coming right up!

Cool! Can't wait for the updates!

stay tuned!

Can't wait!

Thanks!

 

[dddisrunner]

I have lots to fill you guys in on! So life over the past 48 hours has been a complete whirlwind!

I was looking over the May hours and became VERY concerned when I looked at the situation regarding Fantasmic at DHS! Apparently on the days that Fantasmic is being shown the park has been MOBBED When I looked at the last week of May calendar Fantasmic is being shown only on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. I was shocked that it wasn't back to being every night. It doesn't look good for June either. The buzz on the boards is that they want people to go to American Idol. So with Fantasmic only on S,T & TH and the EMH on Mondays and Saturdays it looks like Wednesdays and Fridays will be the only decent days to go to DHS which of course DOESN'T gel with my dining schedule! So, I am working on a plan B and when TGM comes out with his June plan I will have 2 ready to go!

The good news is Southwest opened their dates through August but the bad news is the fares keep going UP instead of down I sure hope they go down...I really don't like stressing about it!

So on New Years Eve our plans fell through and the 4 us were just here at home and I stumbled onto a croc sale on the crocs site! They were having 50% off so we bought each of the boys a new pair for the price of 1 The selection was a bit limited but here is what they chose!

I have also been visiting disneyshopping.com and bought this shirt for Bryan for $4.99

and this shirt for the boys for $2.99 each! Can't beat that!

We also finally found luggage! We found this great set for a steal at Sears!

We purchased our tickets that we will convert to Annual Passes once we get down to Disney! We bought them from Undercover Tourist and are really excited about the discount we got!

MAJOR LIFE CHANGE!!

So most of you know that I have been working as a substitute teacher this year..Well, I am happy to report that


I GOT A FULL TIME JOB!!! Finally! I am beyond thrilled. I will be starting at 7:10 in the morning though Bryan had to change his work hours to help out with the boys in the morning but this means GREAT things for our family. I feel truly blessed in this horrible economy to have gotten a job. Thanks for letting me share this with all of you!

SURPRISES!

So when we purchased our DVC points we were given an incentive of reward dollars if we used our Disney Visa for the down payment, which we did. Well since then I have been getting the 5x rewards in the mail and registering us for them but kept forgetting to check them well last night I finally did and I was flabbergasted when I saw that we had almost $900 in rewards dollars

Then to top it all off Bryan was at a work convention in Atlantic City for 2 nights last week. Well the place he stayed sent us a coupon for 2 free nights!! So we booked for tomorrow and Friday nights because the kids have a 4 day weekend this weekend! We got tickets for the IMAX theater and Ripley's Believe it or Not and the hotel has an indoor pool! They are going to flip out when they find out!! I can't wait!

I hope you all have an AWESOME weekend!! I can't believe were almost in March! Our ADR window will be here before we know it!

 

[IluvXU]

Congrats on the job- what grade are you teaching (are you teaching?). Congrats too on the VISA reward points... that is so awesome!

I agree that HS sounds a bit scary on Fantasmic days. I am thinking we might purposely not go on a Fantasmic Day now.... or splurge for hoppers!

 

[Charleston Princess]

I am having the exact same dilemma with DHS -- we want to avoid both EMH and Fantasmic, but Wednesdays and Sundays were already scheduled for other parks in my mind. Whatever will we do???

Congrats on the job! That's awesome!