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<font color=red>The man who loves all things Disne
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- Jul 26, 2002
I agree with having a Dis Meet for the inaugural cruise!!!!
I agree with having a Dis Meet for the inaugural cruise!!!!
That is awesome Jennifer!!!!!!! I doubt they will come our way though. Robby probably wouldn't let me go anyway. We would go bankrupt!!! What kind of scrapbook stuff did they have??
They had the 2008 authentic Disney parks scrapbooks. I already bought one in December. So, I didn't need another one. Also, they had some stickers. They are getting new merchandise each day. It looks like the parks handed over all their extra merchandise to this company to sell. Because everything still had the Disneyland tags on them. Seems that even Disney is having a "garage sale" during these tough economic times. Since I spent more than $100, I got a card valid for one year to receive 10% off anything I buy at a regular Disney store. So, that let me to believe Disney approved the sale.
I was shocked at all the merchandise. They did have some 2008 specific items (t-shirt, sweatshirts, bags, pins, scrapbooks, etc...). But, there was more general items.
Here's a link to the company that offers these sales.
Jennifer
Where is the store so I can tell my DS about it?
Yes! I'm going to arrive on May 21, right after the four-night cruise. We were able to get the 4/3 deal at Pop Century, plus my friend and I both celebrate birthdays that week--hers is 5/22 and mine is 5/23, so we're going to have a wonderful week! It's just too bad that Jim won't be joining us, although a girls' cruise and week at WDW will be an awesome vacation. I'm so excited I can't wait! We're each going to take the gift card alternative to the free park admission since we have a package. It doesn't get much better than this!It is just killing me that we aren't taking advantage of the 4/3 WDW deal.
Jennifer
Yes! I'm going to arrive on May 21, right after the four-night cruise. We were able to get the 4/3 deal
Beth
I have to give my Bill some praise. Somehow, he got us into the All Star Movies resort the week of March 16th. So, we are off to WDW in three weeks!
Bill reallly wanted to stay on-property. Somehow, he made it work. We've only stayed in a Value (ASMU) one other time for just one night (we got to WDW a day early). So, we know what to expect. It's a glorified motel with a Disney price. I honestly didn't care where we stayed. We'll be at the "Happiest Place on Earth!"
Jennifer
I have to give my Bill some praise. Somehow, he got us into the All Star Movies resort the week of March 16th. So, we are off to WDW in three weeks!
Bill reallly wanted to stay on-property. Somehow, he made it work. We've only stayed in a Value (ASMU) one other time for just one night (we got to WDW a day early). So, we know what to expect. It's a glorified motel with a Disney price. I honestly didn't care where we stayed. We'll be at the "Happiest Place on Earth!"
Jennifer
I'm glad you can all get your Disney fix!Bill is still persisting the WDW trip for Emily's Spring Break in a few weeks. However, ALL the onsite resorts are booked. I didn't think that was a good sign crowd-wise. It will be a madhouse. I guess a lot of people took advantage of the 4/3 deal and will be there for Spring Break too. We may be able to go, but stay off-site. Does anyone recommend any hotels near WDW? In the past, we have always stayed on-site. Oh wait! I take it back, they DID have rooms at the Swan and Dolphin. Has anyone stayed at either of those resorts (I thought Beth mentioned staying there once)? I know they are not owned by Disney, but enjoy the same on-property perks as other Disney guests. Also, any off-property hotel recommendations are appreciated.
Thank you in advance for any help. Who knows, we may be in Orlando in three weeks.
Jennifer
That's great Jennifer! As for the crowds, if you use Tour Guide Mike you can get his list of which parks will be most crowded on which days (he does morning and evening breakdowns).
Jim and I have stayed at the Dolphin twice--once we got a free upgrade from Port Orleans Riverside when they overbooked a huge convention, and the other time because I can get a government rate there. It's a nice resort, but it's like nice resorts anywhere else, and really doesn't have a Disney feel to it. It reminds me of staying in the Tropicana in Atlantic City--it's really nice, it's a lot of fun, but it isn't Disney!
Beth
I almost clicked on the button to order his Automated Vacation Planner. I just couldn't do it. Is it really worth it compared to your own knowledge of the parks and where to be at what time? Have you gone to WDW using his recommendations and not and what was the difference? Just curious. I may go to B&N and check-out the Touring Plan in the Unofficial Guide. I bought the Disneyland version and it has a Touring Plan in back (which makes a lot of sense). We're going to try it in June.
For Spring Break, we plan to get to the parks at rope drop and any EMH (AM) & (PM). Then, head to another park after lunch. I haven't made any ADRs. Since, Bill just booked it last night. I guess I need to "try" and book some today. I don't anticipate getting any, but I'll try. Wish me luck!
Jennifer