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[Poohbear67]

Good Morning Linda,

I am so tempted to book a trip in september now they have the free dining. And I told myself that I wasn't going to Disney this year- yea right!! I am leaving soon for my first solo trip. Who knows maybe I will see you in early September and I will be staying at AS Sports- I will let you know.

What are you dates ??? are they in April

 

[Poohbear67]

Good Morning Linda,

I am so tempted to book a trip in september now they have the free dining. And I told myself that I wasn't going to Disney this year- yea right!! I am leaving soon for my first solo trip. Who knows maybe I will see you in early September and I will be staying at AS Sports- I will let you know.

What are you dates ??? are they in April

 

[aubriee]

Hi Aubriee,
Well just booked for the 6th through the 13th at ASMU
Can you add me to theses ressies.....

Sunday 9/7 Lecellier
Monday 9/8 Boma
Tues 9/9 Crystal palace and 1900 Park fare
Wed 9/10 Cape May
Thurs 9/11 Biergarten

Thanks~

Done! Look forward to seeing you again.

I have the following people listed for these:
9/7 6:20pm Le Cellier: Wirki+1, Ants, Klofan+1, Rich, Adrian, Jamie, Kat, Aubriee+2 (full)

9/8 6:30pm Boma: Ants, Klofan, Kat, Nancy, Aubriee+2 (1 seat open)

9/9 8:10am Crystal Palace: Rich, Adrian, Klofan, Ants, Nancy, Kat, Aubriee+2 (3 seats open)

9/9 7:30pm 1900 Park Fare: Rich, Adrian, Ants, Klofan, Kat, Aubriee+2 (2 seats open)

9/10 7:25pm Cape May: Rich, Adrian, Ants, Klofan, Kat, Aubriee+2 (full)

9/11 12N Biergarten: Rich, Adrian, Kat, Aubriee+2 (full)

9/13 12:30pm Whispering Canyon Nancy, Aubriee+2 (full)

 

[aubriee]

If I have already booked for 6 nights at POR with MYW with Park Hopper and More options, am I eligible for Free Dining, or did I have to ask for that when I first made the reservation? (I guess it couldn't hurt to E-Mail my travel agent and find out! )

Rich,
Yes, you are eligible for free dining. It can be added to any pkg. If you have a Disney VISA you could call starting yesterday. If you don't have a Disney VISA, then it will be available for the general public starting this Thursday (April 10th).
The VISA code is CMK for the basic dining plan and CMP for the DxDDP. I don't know what the code will be for the general public. The basic plan is free, but you can upgrade to the DxDDP for $32.00/day/person.

With the DxDDP you get the appetizers back, plus three meal credits/day to be used any way you want (either TS or CS). You also get 2 snacks/day instead of one and everyone in the room gets a refillable resort mug. I'm also using the DxDDP on my trip in May and will be eating an early TS lunch every day and a 2 credit Signature meal every night (although I could eat three one credit TS meals/day if I wanted). Even with the tip no longer being included it's a great deal. If you don't want the DxDDP you should still get the basic plan. It's free and includes a snack, CS, and TS every day. It's free so why not (unless you got a really good code on your room)? You can't combine a room code and free dining unfortunately. You must pay rack rate for the room.

 

[lustergirl]

What are you dates ??? are they in April

Pooh,

My dates are 5/5/-5/9. Is the same Pooh that we are meeting at the Japan Pavillon on 5/6 for drinks??

 

[aubriee]

I see several very familiar names here.

Might I join in? I made ressies for Aug 30th thru Sept 13th, subject to change a bit.

Not sure if I will be solo but am hoping I will. I have not been alone in nearly 37 years and am looking forward to getting to know myself.

I am very busy this week but will start figuring out ADR's next week.

Looking forward to seeing some old friends and making a few new ones.

Slightly Goofy/Linda

Linda,
I made my first solo trip about three years ago. I had never even been out to eat dinner by myself up to that point. I was terrified, but had such a great time, that I've made several solo trips since then and loved everyone of them. With free dining going on, Sept is a great time to go. I'm going with my mom who will turn 75 y/o Sept 9th and my husband (sort of ex--we've been separated about 4 years, but are best friends and still do vacations and holidays together. Yeah, we're weird, I know!). Anyway, I've made quite a few ADRs and you are welcome to join us if you want. We'd love to have you. There are several that have quite a few DIsers. We have empty seats at the following:

9/7 8:15am Chef Mickeys: Aubriee +2 (3 extra seats)

9/8 8:10am Tusker House: Aubriee+2 (3 extra seats)

9/8 6:30pm Boma: Aubriee+2, Ants, Klofan, Kat, Nancy (1 extra seat)

9/9 8:10am Crystal Palace: Aubriee+2, Rich, Adrian, Klofan, Ants, Kat, Nancy (3 extra seats)

9/9 7:30pm 1900 Park Fare: Aubriee+2, Rich, Adrian, Klofan, Ants, Kat (2 extra seats)

edited: I just found out Ants won't be able to join us for Le Cellier on 09/07/08 (shame on you Poohbear for having your bachelorette party on our Le Cellier night. Just kidding! You guys have a great time!). Anyway, it looks like there will be an empty seat at Le Cellier on 09/07/08 6:20pm. (maybe two seats- Klofan is your friend still going to be able to join you?)

If you want any of these seats let me know. We'd love to have you join us!

 

[Poohbear67]

Pooh,

My dates are 5/5/-5/9. Is the same Pooh that we are meeting at the Japan Pavillon on 5/6 for drinks??

oh how I wish that were true!! but sadly no I will be there April 20th - 25th.

Are you coming in Sept.??? I am booked with Ants for the 6 - 14th???

 

[clhcpaca]

Rich,
Yes, you are eligible for free dining. It can be added to any pkg. If you have a Disney VISA you could call starting yesterday. If you don't have a Disney VISA, then it will be available for the general public starting this Thursday (April 10th).
The VISA code is CMK for the basic dining plan and CMP for the DxDDP. I don't know what the code will be for the general public. The basic plan is free, but you can upgrade to the DxDDP for $32.00/day/person.

With the DxDDP you get the appetizers back, plus three meal credits/day to be used any way you want (either TS or CS). You also get 2 snacks/day instead of one and everyone in the room gets a refillable resort mug. I'm also using the DxDDP on my trip in May and will be eating an early TS lunch every day and a 2 credit Signature meal every night (although I could eat three one credit TS meals/day if I wanted). Even with the tip no longer being included it's a great deal. If you don't want the DxDDP you should still get the basic plan. It's free and includes a snack, CS, and TS every day. It's free so why not (unless you got a really good code on your room)? You can't combine a room code and free dining unfortunately. You must pay rack rate for the room.

I found out as a solo that "free" dining was not FREE I had a AAA rate of $1072.88 for 8 nights (9/20-9/28) at CSR. With "free" dining, it will cost me $1417.81. With the one-day pass worth $75.92, that means I am paying $33.62/daily for dining---a savings of about $4 I figured that I could use the one-day pass towards my annual pass purchase. But, it definitely is NOT "free" dining for a SOLO.

Haven't decided which way to go. Do you think that there will be an AP rate that is better than AAA for September?

Cindy

 

[macraven]

September 2008

SlightlyGoofy: Aug. 30 - Sept. 13 POP
susanc: Sept. 5 - 8
wirki: Sept. 5 - 11 POR
kat3668: Sept. 6 - 13 ASMu
klofan: Sept. 6 - 13 POR
Glendamax: Sept 6 - 13 AKL
aubriee:Sept 6 - 13
antss2001: Sept 6 - 14 POP
poohbear67: Sept. 6 - 14 POP
PennConn: Sept 7 - 12 POR​

woohooo the crowds getting bigger...



hoomiee how did you tell him the last time you were there... that still gives me a chuckle...



keeping this in mind....and in calendar


mac I need to tag along when harry Potter opens at Universal.. I willget lost in there... last time I was in Universal was 2000

he found the note i wrote him about 5 days before i was leaving.........
i had to get car service as he wasn't keen about my plans.

this year, i told him when he was drunk in hawaii i wanted to go....
haven't told him the dates yet but he does know, kind of, that i am planning my trip.


someday we will meet up anttssssssss

i do uo and disney on both trips.
i would be glad to help you out when mr potter comes to town there!

homie, we will have fun!

 

[aubriee]

I found out as a solo that "free" dining was not FREE I had a AAA rate of $1072.88 for 8 nights (9/20-9/28) at CSR. With "free" dining, it will cost me $1417.81. With the one-day pass worth $75.92, that means I am paying $33.62/daily for dining---a savings of about $4 I figured that I could use the one-day pass towards my annual pass purchase. But, it definitely is NOT "free" dining for a SOLO.

Haven't decided which way to go. Do you think that there will be an AP rate that is better than AAA for September?

Cindy

No, to get free dining you must pay rack rate on the room. However, AP rates usually come out for Sept and since AP holders can now buy the DDP, without having to purchase the one day MYW ticket, that may work out cheaper for you. That's what I'm doing for my May trip (AP discount on the room, then purchasing the DxDDP). However, for my Sept trip, we'll have three people in the room, so I am sure the free dining will be a better deal for us. My mom is a diabetic and MUST eat three meals/day, so the DxDDP works for us. Even paying $32.00/day to upgrade to the DxDDP, we'll be saving $911.76 for the three of us for eight nights. No way an AP discount code for a moderate resort will beat that. I've given up the AP discount for the last three Sept (this will be the fourth) in order to get free dining, but I've always had somebody with me in the room. In PennConn's case he will have two people in his room, so the free dining will probably be better than an AAA discount he might be eligible for. He'll just have to run the numbers.

 

[Poohbear67]

Linda,
I made my first solo trip about three years ago. I had never even been out to eat dinner by myself up to that point. I was terrified, but had such a great time, that I've made several solo trips since then and loved everyone of them. With free dining going on, Sept is a great time to go. I'm going with my mom who will turn 75 y/o Sept 9th and my husband (sort of ex--we've been separated about 4 years, but are best friends and still do vacations and holidays together. Yeah, we're weird, I know!). Anyway, I've made quite a few ADRs and you are welcome to join us if you want. We'd love to have you. There are several that have quite a few DIsers. We have empty seats at the following:

9/7 8:15am Chef Mickeys: Aubriee +2 (3 extra seats)

9/8 8:10am Tusker House: Aubriee+2 (3 extra seats)

9/8 6:30pm Boma: Aubriee+2, Ants, Klofan, Kat, Nancy (1 extra seat)

9/9 8:10am Crystal Palace: Aubriee+2, Rich, Adrian, Klofan, Ants, Kat, Nancy (3 extra seats)

9/9 7:30pm 1900 Park Fare: Aubriee+2, Rich, Adrian, Klofan, Ants, Kat (2 extra seats)

edited: I just found out Ants won't be able to join us for Le Cellier on 09/07/08 (shame on you Poohbear for having your bachelorette party on our Le Cellier night. Just kidding! You guys have a great time!). Anyway, it looks like there will be an empty seat at Le Cellier on 09/07/08 6:20pm. (maybe two seats- Klofan is your friend still going to be able to join you?)

If you want any of these seats let me know. We'd love to have you join us!

So sorry for having my Bachlorette party on 9-7-08 I know it messes up everyones plans but its only a couple of weeks before the Wedding (sept. 26th) and Ants is in the wedding and so is Wic

I don't want to disappoint anyone I am just happy that I am able to have my Party at the most wonderful place on Earth!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kat3668]

Hi Kathy

I am so GLAD you are going in September! You'll get to meet my new friend Adrian too (He may be coming on the January cruise too ) And I'm glad you are joining many of our DDP's!

Hey Rich,
Looking forward to seeing you again and meeting Adrian!

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Mac, please forgive me but I really do have brain damage. I am anemic and that causes me to have too few red blood cells which carry oxygen throughout the body and by the time they get to my brain they are out of steam. I remember the LGM from Macraven cause it pops up on my screensaver from time to time and yes, I do have it. Also we were in building 7 in September about two doors down from the end toward the food court. I just looked it up. We were there twice last year and I get confused so very easily. This is a picture of our window at Xmas which is pretty much the same as I had in September except the dry erase board was on the door. Check out what else I found while searching for pictures. I had plumb forgot the surprise that Pooh did for me awhile back. Plumb tickled me to pieces too. She sure is special. SG/Linda

 

[acm563]

I found out as a solo that "free" dining was not FREE I had a AAA rate of $1072.88 for 8 nights (9/20-9/28) at CSR. With "free" dining, it will cost me $1417.81. With the one-day pass worth $75.92, that means I am paying $33.62/daily for dining---a savings of about $4 I figured that I could use the one-day pass towards my annual pass purchase. But, it definitely is NOT "free" dining for a SOLO.

Haven't decided which way to go. Do you think that there will be an AP rate that is better than AAA for September?

Cindy

Its free dining for a solo for me , plus of course the one day ticket. I just went to WDW site and cross referenced it to be certain after your post and the only thing I am paying for is my room plus the one day park ticket... so unless you were getting exceptional AAA rates I think someone misquoted to you. Go check your prices at disneyworld dot com
edited to add....
and I see now WHY you have no free diining the dates for free dining only include up to 9/20 I think

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Luster, I done plumb feel like a two timing woman in staying at POP instead of my second home, Sports. It just will be more convenient. I doubt I will get the same service that I get at Sports though since they all know me so well. I am also dreading that longer walk to the bus stops but all these folks will make it worthwhile. If it were possible for us to travel down together I would be glad of your company but maybe you will figure out a way to go in September any old way? If you could share a room with someone it is downright cheap. I figure it is going to cost me around $50 a day for the room and dining and I have AP's. It costs me more to stay home. Please do not tell my Sports friends that I have defected, this once??

aubriee, not only am I not afraid to eat alone I sometimes take myself to a movie, hold my own hand and even have to slap my own face when I get fresh. I will copy down your info (you are eating at some of my favorite places) and see what happens when it gets a bit closer as I am one to keep my promises and I try not to make ones I cannot keep. I would love to meet you (if I have not already )

clhcpaca, is there anyway you could find someone you know to share your room and make free dining FREE? Just wondering. You would want someone you really know though as you will be sharing a room key etc.

I wish I could ride along with Pooh as it would make the miles go so quickly. She is very entertaining and interesting.

SG/Linda

 

[aubriee]

This is a picture of our window at Xmas which is pretty much the same as I had in September except the dry erase board was on the door.

OK, Linda, I am sure I am not the only one with an inquiring mind. What's the story behind the can of corn in your window? I'm sure it's a good one. Would you mind sharing?

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Dear aubriee, let me initiate you into the dark underbelly of the DIS. There are many threads where folks beat up on each other over trivial matters of opinion BUT once in awhile, not nearly enough, good humor takes over and folks enjoy a bit of fun.

Once upon a time there was a thread that concerned folks taking food into the parks. Naturally there were many who were aghast at their budget minded friends and there was a battle between those who are 'cost be darned' (remembering that this is a DISNEY group here) and those who believe it proper to carry in complete meals and possibly sleep in the moat under the castle to save a few bucks.

There were many discussions as to where the line was for taking snacks into the parks. A small box of raisins tucked into one's purse? A rolling cooler complete with small BBQ grill or somewhere in between? Many folks were determined that THEIR particular point of view was the correct one and all others were doomed to perdition.

Someone mentioned that they saw someone walking in the park eating creamed corn, from the can. I do not believe it was made clear if they were using their hands or a nice utensil. It sort of cut the tension and reminded folks that it is good to have a sense of humor about these sort of things.

Now. if only I could swipe a cup of the water from IASW so I could have it checked to settle the debate over whether or not is potable.

Your aptly named friend, Slightly Goofy

That is the way I heard the story. Someone else might correct me but I will probably still believe MY version.

 

[ANTSS2001]

I am also dreading that longer walk to the bus stops but all these folks will make it worthwhile.
aubriee, not only am I not afraid to eat alone I sometimes take myself





SG/Linda

Linda... maybe we could have adjoining rooms.. or next door to each others.... since I am driving.. I can drop you off or if you want to hang out with us so much the better!!! I love the lime green bldg facing the lagoon though.... YOu get to see fire works at the 3rd floor.. last year thats all I did... had my chair out... my ice spiked coffee and sat till the wee hours at nite... very calming....

 

[ANTSS2001]

OK, Linda, I am sure I am not the only one with an inquiring mind. What's the story behind the can of corn in your window? I'm sure it's a good one. Would you mind sharing?

LOL yeah Linda whats with the corn ??

 

[aubriee]

Dear aubriee, let me initiate you into the dark underbelly of the DIS. There are many threads where folks beat up on each other over trivial matters of opinion BUT once in awhile, not nearly enough, good humor takes over and folks enjoy a bit of fun.

Once upon a time there was a thread that concerned folks taking food into the parks. Naturally there were many who were aghast at their budget minded friends and there was a battle between those who are 'cost be darned' (remembering that this is a DISNEY group here) and those who believe it proper to carry in complete meals and possibly sleep in the moat under the castle to save a few bucks.

There were many discussions as to where the line was for taking snacks into the parks. A small box of raisins tucked into one's purse? A rolling cooler complete with small BBQ grill or somewhere in between? Many folks were determined that THEIR particular point of view was the correct one and all others were doomed to perdition.

Someone mentioned that they saw someone walking in the park eating creamed corn, from the can. I do not believe it was made clear if they were using their hands or a nice utensil. It sort of cut the tension and reminded folks that it is good to have a sense of humor about these sort of things.

Now. if only I could swipe a cup of the water from IASW so I could have it checked to settle the debate over whether or not is potable.

Your aptly named friend, Slightly Goofy

That is the way I heard the story. Someone else might correct me but I will probably still believe MY version.

Come to think of it, I do remember that thread. I believe that particular family was in Animal Kingdom weren't they. I'm usually too busy with my own vacation to pay attention to what others are doing, but I do think that a family eating out of a can of corn might have even caught my eye. People here on the DIS do have a tendency to get their panties in a wad over ridiculous things sometimes and go to extremes to prove their point. Even knowing better, there have been times I've let myself get caught up in those never ending differences. You are right, we all must have a sense of humor when dealing with these things. Maybe I need to keep a can of corn next to my computer screen to remind me.