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

Cast:
DW(Laura)
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Me(Sean)
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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…
 
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Mrhappyplace

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Less than a minute of the suitcases being out and this happens:
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Of course they cant SHARE so they took turns all night playing "King of the Castle" with no long term winner...Still need to pack :confused:

Your cats are adorable! I'll be in WDW during the same time as you and on the same cruise as you as well. Hope we all have a good time!
 

Zipadeelady

Well-Known Member
Hello!! I've just now started your report, which I'm enjoying by the way, but I've got to know.... what the hell is Sea Lice Lotion?!! Eventually my DH and I will make it on a cruise I think I may need to know what this is!!!
 

lostpro9het

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Original Poster
Hello!! I've just now started your report, which I'm enjoying by the way, but I've got to know.... what the hell is Sea Lice Lotion?!! Eventually my DH and I will make it on a cruise I think I may need to know what this is!!!

Depending who you ask it's either a snake oil scam sold to suckers or the greatest thing since sliced bread. Some folks claim to come away from ocean activity at CC with insect bite like rash marks all over their bodies while many do not experience this. Sooo we figured we'd play it safe and use the lotion. You can mix it with your sun screen and apply. All I can say is we used it and came away itch free and will use it again next weekend.
 

lostpro9het

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Original Poster
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Despite the feline interference we are packed and ready to roll tomorrow morning! Today may just be the longest day in history. I have a full day of work sandwiched between teaching an 08:00 class and a class at 17:30... The plan is to take off tomorrow once the DD gets on the bus, around 07:00.
 

TheMouseFan

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Despite the feline interference we are packed and ready to roll tomorrow morning! Today may just be the longest day in history. I have a full day of work sandwiched between teaching an 08:00 class and a class at 17:30... The plan is to take off tomorrow once the DD gets on the bus, around 07:00.
Have a great trip! Can't wait to hear about it when you return!
 

ScarletBegonias

Well-Known Member
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Despite the feline interference we are packed and ready to roll tomorrow morning! Today may just be the longest day in history. I have a full day of work sandwiched between teaching an 08:00 class and a class at 17:30... The plan is to take off tomorrow once the DD gets on the bus, around 07:00.

Ah! It's here! Have a GREAT TIME!
 

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