Will this trip ever get off the ground? - Jan 2012 PTR - TOMORROW - 1/5!!!

[tankgirl427]

I'm over six months out and I already have my first change!

I rented points from a DVC member for part of our stay!

Our first three nights will be at POFQ or Pop. Our final six nights will be spent at BLT in a Lake View Studio! I'm super excited since most of those days are our MK or Epcot days!

Now a question... I haven't altered my original POFQ reservation to shorten it, but eventually I will. If I make dining reservations with that room reservation since the 180 days +10 is sooner than the DVC room reservation, when I shorten the POFQ room reservation would the dining reservations be eliminated?

Did that even make sense?

 

[Joyciemc]

Ahhhh! I have missed so much, I don't know where to start...

First: I am so jealous that you get to stay at BLT! That's our home resort, but I don't know when we'll ever actually stay there. We stopped by for a visit this last trip, and it's great!

Love the shirts!

As for buying DVC, we bought the minimum amount of points, and with what we spent, we aren't 'saving' money for quite a few years. But we do get to stay at nicer places than we would otherwise. We also really like the benefits of free laundry, free internet, etc. But it's not for everyone!

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

Ahhhh how fun you'll be staying in a Bay Lake studio!!!!!

As far as your ADR question, I'm not really sure! I want to say no, they wouldn't be deleted, but I'm sure someone else knows much better than I do!

 

[tankgirl427]

Ahhhh! I have missed so much, I don't know where to start...

First: I am so jealous that you get to stay at BLT! That's our home resort, but I don't know when we'll ever actually stay there. We stopped by for a visit this last trip, and it's great!

Love the shirts!

As for buying DVC, we bought the minimum amount of points, and with what we spent, we aren't 'saving' money for quite a few years. But we do get to stay at nicer places than we would otherwise. We also really like the benefits of free laundry, free internet, etc. But it's not for everyone!

I know you've been hiding out with bus seats and mountains! I can't believe the Disney Store by me has those t-shirts and they aren't online yet! I thnk switching over to BLT from Pop will be a nice surprise for her on top of it being her first trip every! I keep thinking more and more about wanting to buy in, but I really don't have that kind of money yet.

Ahhhh how fun you'll be staying in a Bay Lake studio!!!!!

As far as your ADR question, I'm not really sure! I want to say no, they wouldn't be deleted, but I'm sure someone else knows much better than I do!

And if you move to WL we'll be neighbors! I'll ask over on the Dining page. I think Le Cellier is the day we switch over and I want to make sure to get that at the earliest time.

 

[annmarieda]

Very cool on the DVC rental! As for the ADRs, I don't think they would.. But just to be sure, I woul let the cm know when your cange your reservation. I mean...even if they did... You could essentially snag them back ip immediately.

 

[tankgirl427]

So I'm up right now, 6:30am EDT, because today is my 180 +10 day! And its a Sunday. I really timed this vacation wrong. If only I had started it one day later I would be up at this time anyways waking myself up to get ready for work eventually. I sleeping in on the weekends. Setting an alarm at 5:45am on the weekend so I can be on the computer at 6am to make sure I got my reservations

Anyways, I got everything I wanted except one main thing! I can't book Askerhus! I don't know if they haven't realized times yet or what, but I really wanted to do this with my cousin so she could see all the princesses. So now its time to try and go back to bed and wait for that to open up. When I wake up later I'll share my reservations with y'all.

Nighty night!

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

Yay for your ADR's being booked!!! That's strange about Akershus, hopefully the times for that open up soon!

 

[tankgirl427]

Today was ADR day!

Here's what I lucked out on (after waking up at 5:40am on Sunday):

Day 1: Jiko @ 7:05pm

Day 2: 50's PTC @ 6:20pm

Day 3: Askerhus ---- not released yet
Via Napoli @ 7:00pm

Day 4: Le Cellier @ 1:30pm

Day 5: Crystal Palace @ 8:10am

Day 6: Liberty Tree Tavern @ 1:20pm

Day 7: No ADRs

Day 8: Ohana @6:55pm (Wishes is scheduled for 8pm right now)

Day 9: Sci-Fi @ 1:25pm

Day 10: Tusker House @ 10:05am

 

[tankgirl427]

So I couldn't get Askerhus, but CRT got released so I booked us with that, but then Askerhus got released and I booked us for that. I figured out I can tell my cousin about the trip at Thanksgiving so my mom and aunt can be there to see a (hopefully) surprised excited face.

I'm thinking no Dining Plan, but TIW.

Day 1: Jiko @ 7:05pm

Day 2: 50's PTC @ 6:20pm

Day 3: Askerhus @ 9:45am
Via Napoli @ 7:00pm

Day 4: Le Cellier @ 1:30pm

Day 5: Crystal Palace @ 8:10am

Day 6: Liberty Tree Tavern @ 1:20pm

Day 7: No ADRs

Day 8: CRT @8:05am
Ohana @6:55pm (Wishes is scheduled for 8pm right now)

Day 9: Sci-Fi @ 1:25pm

Day 10: Tusker House @ 10:05am

 

[chunkymonkey]

That's exciting you got BLT for your Jan trip! I've always wanted to stay there! Was it easy renting the points?

Yes even with the points it ends up being a lot more for a room, but you are getting a very nice room.

Great ADRs! does TIW save you 10 or 20 percent?

I miss 'Ohana dearly! I am actually contemplating taking a cab over to the Poly from Universal just to eat at Ohana. Am I insane? LOL

 

[annmarieda]

Yay on getting your Askerhus ADR!!!

 

[tankgirl427]

Its been a lot longer than I planned to write stuff down, but that's how summer goes!

Here's what I've been up to:

1. I tried my hand at the tie-dyed Mickey shirts for the January trip

2. After my sister's engagement party in CT, I got to experience the craziness of the NYC Disney Store

3. I just booked my one night in October with the AP rate

4. Then I booked myself a weekend in December at AKL with the AP rate. Haven't looked at airfare yet. Maybe I can convince BF to go with me, no real park touring, resort decoration touring, checking out the animals, and maybe a MVMCP if there is one. LOL

5. I've been sending my cousin puzzle pieces and clues in the mail, she's gotten a water bottle, a eye sleep mask, and a wind up butterfly. I have a crossbody Coach bag for her when its revealed where we are going at Thanksgiving.

6. I've been putting together a planning binder so she can see what I have planned so far and make and suggestions or changes she woudl be interested in.

7. Still no MNSSHP tickets, since no one else has anything together for October, I mean flights, knowing the days, NOTHING!

8. Was considering making a Autograph Book for my cousin, I just don't know if I have the time right now.

9. I have a friend, who's wife is a Big Disney nut, who isn't on here, so maybe if BF won't go with me in December, she would?

I'm sure there is more, but I forget things.

 

[annmarieda]

Its been a lot longer than I planned to write stuff down, but that's how summer goes!

Here's what I've been up to:

1. I tried my hand at the tie-dyed Mickey shirts for the January trip

2. After my sister's engagement party in CT, I got to experience the craziness of the NYC Disney Store

3. I just booked my one night in October with the AP rate

4. Then I booked myself a weekend in December at AKL with the AP rate. Haven't looked at airfare yet. Maybe I can convince BF to go with me, no real park touring, resort decoration touring, checking out the animals, and maybe a MVMCP if there is one. LOL

5. I've been sending my cousin puzzle pieces and clues in the mail, she's gotten a water bottle, a eye sleep mask, and a wind up butterfly. I have a crossbody Coach bag for her when its revealed where we are going at Thanksgiving.

6. I've been putting together a planning binder so she can see what I have planned so far and make and suggestions or changes she woudl be interested in.

7. Still no MNSSHP tickets, since no one else has anything together for October, I mean flights, knowing the days, NOTHING!

8. Was considering making a Autograph Book for my cousin, I just don't know if I have the time right now.

9. I have a friend, who's wife is a Big Disney nut, who isn't on here, so maybe if BF won't go with me in December, she would?

I'm sure there is more, but I forget things.

I like your list of things going on... clear and to the point!

So let me see if I can be as good and not ramble too much.


1. Do we get to see pictures of the shirts?

2. I imagine that was pretty crazy. We now have 2 stores in the somewhat vicinity.. and although I have not been to the newest one, I believe they are both very very tiny. Did you get anything new there?

3. for October

4. for December. I hear ya on the air fare. Begining of the month is better if that helps... and MVMCP. I have tickets for the 11th.... so that is the day we will be going should I not cancel our trip.

5. You are so nice to do all of that for your cousin. Heck, I am just impressed that you are in contact with your cousin.

6. Binders are awesome. I need to put together one still.

7. So you do plan on going to MNSSHP?

8. I am subed to a PTR where she made some awesome books...but it does look time consuming. Walgreens sells the one that I bought dd for our fall 2010 trip. Pretty cheap too..

9. I hope you get someone to go with you in December... Is your BF going on any of the trips with you?

 

[tankgirl427]

I like your list of things going on... clear and to the point!

So let me see if I can be as good and not ramble too much.


1. Do we get to see pictures of the shirts?

2. I imagine that was pretty crazy. We now have 2 stores in the somewhat vicinity.. and although I have not been to the newest one, I believe they are both very very tiny. Did you get anything new there?

3. for October

4. for December. I hear ya on the air fare. Begining of the month is better if that helps... and MVMCP. I have tickets for the 11th.... so that is the day we will be going should I not cancel our trip.

5. You are so nice to do all of that for your cousin. Heck, I am just impressed that you are in contact with your cousin.

6. Binders are awesome. I need to put together one still.

7. So you do plan on going to MNSSHP?

8. I am subed to a PTR where she made some awesome books...but it does look time consuming. Walgreens sells the one that I bought dd for our fall 2010 trip. Pretty cheap too..

9. I hope you get someone to go with you in December... Is your BF going on any of the trips with you?

Let's see if I can answer everything without getting off track! LOL

1. Yes, I will take photos at some point in time. I learned a few things, like making sure the rubber band(s) around the mickey head are tight possibly overlapping the floss is a good thing. And even though I thought the shirts were soaked in the folds with dye, they weren't

2. I have a regular Disney store in the mall by my house (I mean less than 10 minute drive!) I got a Disney NYC T-shirt, Magic lotion and room spray, and BF and I each picked out a Have A Laugh Vinylmation (wouldn't you know we both picked out the same Vinylmation!)

3. Still need to cancel the original one night, after being on hold for 1/2 hour it came online for the AP discount so I booked that way.

4. Maybe we'll change to 8th or 9th - 11th or 12th so we can go to MVMCP the same time. I'm having doubt about AKL already, even tho its been a dream of mine.

5. I talk to my cousin(s) more than my own sister.

6. I'm a bit OCD about having things organized and planned, but only for my vacations. LOL

7. Yes we're doing MNSSHP

8. I might just pick up a Disney one while there in October

9. BF is not involved in any trip to Disney for the next year. I mentioned December to the friend's wife and it looks like she is up for it!

 

[tankgirl427]

Yes, having an annual pass is turning out to being a bad thing.

Trip #3 has been booked in the last day to include myself and the friend's wife (AP holder) We're flying out on a Friday and coming back on Monday. This is a budget trip since I have the BIG January trip a few weeks later. Shipping food supplies to the hotel, using airline miles to make the return flight at 6pm only $36pp! Still looking at flights down approx. $136 and MVMCP!

Trip #4 is what I remembered that I forgot yesterday (did that make sense?) A girl I work with and I are going to attempt to train for the 2012 Princess Half Maraton. Neither of us run or are very physical, so we'll see. We're talking about doing the same fly Friday after work, Expo Saturday, Run Sunday, maybe a park on Monday before flying back.

So in under six months I could have four trips! Oh and with my sister's wedding, there goes all my vacation time since I promised BF a week in case he wants to do something this year, if not Disney here I come!

 

[annmarieda]

Let's see if I can answer everything without getting off track! LOL

1. Yes, I will take photos at some point in time. I learned a few things, like making sure the rubber band(s) around the mickey head are tight possibly overlapping the floss is a good thing. And even though I thought the shirts were soaked in the folds with dye, they weren't Well, I can't wait to see. I would love to try and do something like that once things settle down for me a bit

2. I have a regular Disney store in the mall by my house (I mean less than 10 minute drive!) I got a Disney NYC T-shirt, Magic lotion and room spray, and BF and I each picked out a Have A Laugh Vinylmation (wouldn't you know we both picked out the same Vinylmation!) 10 mintues? Wow, it is good I don't live that close cause I would be shopping there too much...if only to get a some kind of disney fix

3. Still need to cancel the original one night, after being on hold for 1/2 hour it came online for the AP discount so I booked that way. Is the AP discount 40%?

4. Maybe we'll change to 8th or 9th - 11th or 12th so we can go to MVMCP the same time. I'm having doubt about AKL already, even tho its been a dream of mine. It has always been a dream of my oldest daughter, Kira's too. My concern with a stay there is how far out from MK it is. It looks like it might actually be closer to the other parks..but MK.. not so much.

5. I talk to my cousin(s) more than my own sister. Sadly, I don't talk to my brother much either. Oh well.. at least I have my dis friends.

6. I'm a bit OCD about having things organized and planned, but only for my vacations. LOL Yes, that is me too. I have spreadsheet galore...and folders... but now if only I could get the rest of my house organized into one of those...

7. Yes we're doing MNSSHP
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8. I might just pick up a Disney one while there in OctoberI think that would be an easier way to do it for sure. Plus, I don't think that they are that much more $$ there than they would be anywhere else.

9. BF is not involved in any trip to Disney for the next year. I mentioned December to the friend's wife and it looks like she is up for it!

Did he not want to go? I know my dh is definitely lacking in the "want to go" department. Cool though that your friends wife might be on board. I think trips with people who truly enjoy disney are the BEST


So I commented above.

 

[annmarieda]

Yes, having an annual pass is turning out to being a bad thing.

Trip #3 has been booked in the last day to include myself and the friend's wife (AP holder) We're flying out on a Friday and coming back on Monday. This is a budget trip since I have the BIG January trip a few weeks later. Shipping food supplies to the hotel, using airline miles to make the return flight at 6pm only $36pp! Still looking at flights down approx. $136 and MVMCP!

Trip #4 is what I remembered that I forgot yesterday (did that make sense?) A girl I work with and I are going to attempt to train for the 2012 Princess Half Maraton. Neither of us run or are very physical, so we'll see. We're talking about doing the same fly Friday after work, Expo Saturday, Run Sunday, maybe a park on Monday before flying back.

So in under six months I could have four trips! Oh and with my sister's wedding, there goes all my vacation time since I promised BF a week in case he wants to do something this year, if not Disney here I come!

I think you may have just come up with your title for you TR (I just assume you HAVE to do a TR ) "4 trips in under 6 months" You could start the report after the first and just keep it running. I know I would read it

Good for you on the princess half marathon!! I wish I could get into better shape. I wanted to lose a bit of weight before december...but that is probably the closest to "getting in shape" that I can do for right now.

 

[tankgirl427]

Did he not want to go? I know my dh is definitely lacking in the "want to go" department. Cool though that your friends wife might be on board. I think trips with people who truly enjoy disney are the BEST


So I commented above.

Yes you are better about commenting then I am. LOL. BF is on a no Disney trips for 10 years after our Sept trip, he keeps reminding me he has 9 years of no Disney left. Where's that eye rolly one. There it is. But I like this one better!

So about , We decided (friend's wife and I) to make it a budget trip, so that means no AKL. No big deal, cause we are taking a day off from work and going to be there for three nights and with getting the deals on the Room (yes it was 40% off Deluxe, 30% off Moderates/Values) the entire trip (flights, hotel, MVMCP, and food is equal to or less than two nights at AKL) we weighted out our options of free dining vs no free dining vs room discount and add dining and we decided on.................
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Room Only Discount, shipping food and window decorations to the resort, sharing meals or Earl of Sandwich, one Crystal Palace Breakfast, MVMCP.
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But I haven't told you the best part! When comparing weekends,we decided on a Friday - Monday weekend rather than a Thursday - Sunday weekend, because the Sunday MVMCP is discounted for AP holders. Our top two resorts on a budget were ASMu and Pop (Yes I know how you love Pop Ann ) and I sort of forgot you were starting your trip there. I just remember the debate between WL and downgrading to POR. For the 16th - 19th, only ASMu is available, but for the 9th - 12th, both ASMu and Pop are available.
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We're going December 9th - 12th at POP! When's your flights again?

 

[tankgirl427]

I think you may have just come up with your title for you TR (I just assume you HAVE to do a TR ) "4 trips in under 6 months" You could start the report after the first and just keep it running. I know I would read it

Good for you on the princess half marathon!! I wish I could get into better shape. I wanted to lose a bit of weight before december...but that is probably the closest to "getting in shape" that I can do for right now.

Ha! I have serious doubts about keeping the PTR going with you being the only one reading it. It's almost like having a "L" on my forehead. I shoudl share the picture of my mom and myself at the Glee Tour, it cracks me up.

 

[annmarieda]

BF is on a no Disney trips for 10 years after our Sept trip, he keeps reminding me he has 9 years of no Disney left. Where's that eye rolly one. There it is. But I like this one better!

or here is another one 10 years? I think that will be my dh after this trip (assuming I get him on this trip)

But I haven't told you the best part! When comparing weekends,we decided on a Friday - Monday weekend rather than a Thursday - Sunday weekend, because the Sunday MVMCP is discounted for AP holders. Our top two resorts on a budget were ASMu and Pop (Yes I know how you love Pop Ann ) and I sort of forgot you were starting your trip there. I just remember the debate between WL and downgrading to POR. For the 16th - 19th, only ASMu is available, but for the 9th - 12th, both ASMu and Pop are available.

We're going December 9th - 12th at POP! When's your flights again?

Just to let you know... I actually squealed. Dd asked me "what is going on" "why did you make that noise" I was just going to change my flight here in a minute to the 9th and arrive at mco around 9pm. We are not doing parks the 9th, 10th or 11th. MVMCP on the 11th. When are you arriving?

Ha! I have serious doubts about keeping the PTR going with you being the only one reading it. It's almost like having a "L" on my forehead. I should share the picture of my mom and myself at the Glee Tour, it cracks me up.

I don't think you have an L on your forehead. And.. you have to do a TR cause I will definitely want to see pictures of MNSSHP. I am sure there are more people reading it... people sometimes lurk.

Now I have to go change my flight so I can get to Pop sooner.