Pre-Trip Those banked points aren’t going to use themselves Part II: Code Name DMCA

Cast:
DW(Laura)

Me(Sean)

Where:
AKL Jambo 1-bedroom for 2 nights
Disney Dream for 3 nights
Bay Lake Tower for one night
When:
September 16-22
What:
Operation DMCA

Prologue:
For those interested, part 1 with the banked points back story can be found here and followed up here:

This fall will mark seventeen years of marital bliss to my best friend. Lots of back story of here
and I won’t throw it all at you again but long story short; my wife sat in front of me in the 5th grade and I think that is pretty awesome! Anyway, we had a blast this time last year when we embarked, get it embarked, on a trip that included our very first cruise, read more about that here.

I was never one for the boat idea and was against it for so long but my better half wore me down and I am hooked, this stuff just writes itself! When we left we decided that we would be back on the boat and bring the DD too! So a few months later we had a nice April 2016 booked for the family, hooray! Fast forward a few more months and we’re hip deep in DVC resale purchasing and planning our next anniversary trip with these banked points we have. No talk of a boat trip, just a week-ish stay around our Fall teaching schedule. The plan is set, when we hit the 7month mark we will try to nab some split stay action and see what resorts we can get for fun. This is where I saw my opening!

Operation DMCA

1,000 internet points for why I used “DMCA” in all my file folder, calendar reminder, and email subject naming during this operation.
My opening was there! There would have to come a point during our stay where we would be changing our resorts and THAT is where it would happen! “What would happen” you say? Well that is where I would slyly make my way to Osceola parkway, hop on I-4 and make that right on 528 towards The Dream. THAT is where I would drop the bomb! We’re heading to the boat! It was early February and I had an abstract plan that needs fine tuning. I quickly made a checklist of what needed to happen:
How to get DD’s approval so she doesn’t blow a stack when she finds out we’re going to WDW without her.
How to covertly pay for this without raising suspicion.
How to get DW’s mom in on it so she can watch DD while we are gone.
How to get all the boat needs into our luggage without raising suspicion(passport, fancy clothes for Palo, beach attire,etc.)

So I have a rough plan, time to take action…

 

[lostpro9het]

I understand and that is great! Here in Europe VISA does not have cards like yours

Well that stinks! Seems like this could easily have global appeal and marketability.

 

[FlaggNL]

Well that stinks! Seems like this could easily have global appeal and marketability.

Absolutely!!

 

[sheriffwoody]

I decided to get one for him. We each have a card for the same account, so I'm crossing my fingers that only one of them gets changed, since I like mine with Mickey & Pals.

 

[lostpro9het]

I decided to get one for him. We each have a card for the same account, so I'm crossing my fingers that only one of them gets changed, since I like mine with Mickey & Pals.

Worry not! My DW and I are in the same boat. She retained her Disney themed card and I got this one to replace my Mickey card.

 

[imahistorygeek]

Worry not! My DW and I are in the same boat. She retained her Disney themed card and I got this one to replace my Mickey card.

I ordered a replacement card for the red Mickey one. Turns out, even though it looks the same, it's been updated a tiny bit and looks more fancy.

 

[lostpro9het]

Less than 19 days!!! Got some more links for the Christmas garland too:

As you can tell the cats are wicked stoked about it too;

EDIT: @wdisney9000, this pumpkin brew is outstanding for a pumpkin brew:

 

[catmom46]

Less than 19 days!!! Got some more links for the Christmas garland too:

As you can tell the cats are wicked stoked about it too;

Those cats could not look more aloof.

Spoiler

But they are still super cute.

 

[lostpro9het]

Those cats could not look more aloof.

Spoiler

But they are still super cute.

To their credit, this picture was taken during national dog day so....yeah.

 

[lostpro9het]

Getting closer, two weeks from tomorrow! Incidentally, tomorrow marks exactly three weeks of waiting on ROFR on our DVC resale add on, lots of exciting Disney Dust floating around the household...

We still have some lunches up in the air, any thoughts on Chefs de France for lunch? Still thinking we'll do Il Mulino and probably Sanaa.

Also, still no takers on DMCA?!?! I figured enough Easter eggs had been dropped that the power of Google could have solved it. Its a complete dork move but I liked it.

 

[RyPat]

Also, still no takers on DMCA?!?! I figured enough Easter eggs had been dropped that the power of Google could have solved it. Its a complete dork move but I liked it.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act

 

[lostpro9het]

Digital Millennium Copyright Act

Any guess why I chose it?

 

[RyPat]

Any guess why I chose it?

None whatsoever! just took your advice and googled it

 

[lostpro9het]

None whatsoever! just took your advice and googled it

Ok, here’s the low down. So I teach a computer ethics course here at the university I work for. Naturally one of the chapters covers Intellectual property. So we're moving along and I’m telling them all about copyrights, infringements, Metallica, Pirate Bay, and so on when we get to DMCA. DMCA is divided into five pieces most all of which are pertaining to technology and copyrights until you get to Title V of the act: Vessel Hull Protection. Its seems up until 1998 boat hull designs were not covered under any copyright law. Anyway, it always struck me odd that they included boat hull designs in something called the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. So I thought “Crusie…Boat…Boat Hull…DMCA” Lame I know but:

 

[Tiggerish]

We had heard of that and you're right the prospect of the credit sounds pretty good. Any idea how long the pitch lasts?

Its so simple and yet soooooo good! I tried making homemade POG a few months ago to mix with the rum and it just wasn't the same, can't wait to mix up some more!

The DVC pitch is a lot of fun, free cocktails, the chance to win some DVC swag (and the big drawing for the onboard credit), and you still have plenty of time to make the Sail Away Party. You should definitely check it out.

Got some mail today:

I'm working now on moving around our ADRs. Going to move Jiko to Tuesday and Shula's to Wednesday. Thinking about adding Il Mulino and Chefs de France for lunch too.

Just ordered the Droids Visa card for hubs over the weekend. And I can definitely recommend Il Mulino, we had a wonderful dinner there a couple years ago and in fact just booked it for our November trip.

Getting closer, two weeks from tomorrow! Incidentally, tomorrow marks exactly three weeks of waiting on ROFR on our DVC resale add on, lots of exciting Disney Dust floating around the household...

We still have some lunches up in the air, any thoughts on Chefs de France for lunch? Still thinking we'll do Il Mulino and probably Sanaa.

Also, still no takers on DMCA?!?! I figured enough Easter eggs had been dropped that the power of Google could have solved it. Its a complete dork move but I liked it.

Have also eaten lunch at Chefs de France and would recommend it. Good lunch menu, a variety of light meals but I was unable to resist getting the salmon over lentils, which was delicious, but a heavy dish for a hot afternoon. Good thing we went straight from lunch to the car for the airport.

 

[lostpro9het]

The DVC pitch is a lot of fun, free cocktails, the chance to win some DVC swag (and the big drawing for the onboard credit), and you still have plenty of time to make the Sail Away Party. You should definitely check it out.

Thanks for the feedback! We're leaning towards it heavily.

Just ordered the Droids Visa card for hubs over the weekend. And I can definitely recommend Il Mulino, we had a wonderful dinner there a couple years ago and in fact just booked it for our November trip.

Nice CC choice! We've had two dinner's at IM and loved it, we believe its one of the hidden gems of Disney dining since it has not been corrupted by the dining plan. This would be our first lunch though.

Have also eaten lunch at Chefs de France and would recommend it. Good lunch menu, a variety of light meals but I was unable to resist getting the salmon over lentils, which was delicious, but a heavy dish for a hot afternoon. Good thing we went straight from lunch to the car for the airport.

I thought the lunch menu looked good too. Since we would be kid free for this trip, probably the most finicky eater in our group, it would be a good time to give it a go.

 

[ScarletBegonias]

Such a bummer that they ruined your surprise. That could have been SO awesome to read about. (sorry to bring it up again!)
However, now she has something to look forward too, and planning together is fun!

Looking forward to hearing more!

 

[lostpro9het]

Just got word that our second DVC contract just passed ROFR!! Now for the estoppel wait ...

 

[catmom46]

Ok, here’s the low down. So I teach a computer ethics course here at the university I work for. Naturally one of the chapters covers Intellectual property. So we're moving along and I’m telling them all about copyrights, infringements, Metallica, Pirate Bay, and so on when we get to DMCA. DMCA is divided into five pieces most all of which are pertaining to technology and copyrights until you get to Title V of the act: Vessel Hull Protection. Its seems up until 1998 boat hull designs were not covered under any copyright law. Anyway, it always struck me odd that they included boat hull designs in something called the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. So I thought “Crusie…Boat…Boat Hull…DMCA” Lame I know but:

Ugh, I would have won long ago because I Googled it first, but then when you said it had nothing to do with computers I thought maybe you made up your own acronym using the same letters! Didn't get far enough in the text to read about the boat stuff. Do I still win a chicken dinner, too??

 

[lostpro9het]

Less than 9 days to go until the bubble and 12 days until The Dream! We decide to pick up some provisions for the ship trip today:

Did I mention we only have 5 more days of work before our trip? But who's counting anyway right?

 

[catmom46]

Less than 9 days to go until the bubble and 12 days until The Dream! We decide to pick up some provisions for the ship trip today:

Did I mention we only have 5 more days of work before our trip? But who's counting anyway right?

Slurp.