Trip Planning Blues..

real mad hatter

real mad hatter

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Ok,enough is enough..I can't stand it anymore..Reading these countdowns for my friends who are soon off on a magical journey..I'am now getting deep depressions and soooo jealous..So for the thousand or so other folk on here,who don't know when their next trip will be..How do you beat the blues syndrome.? If Figgy suggests drink. I'll,I'll, I'll, well I'll just have to pour one and wish her a safe journey.Bet seriously folks..What are your suggestions to cheer yourself up..This is the Real Mad Hatter..signing off..face tripping him..tears in the eyes..head bowed..:(
 
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DisneyDebNJ

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LuLaSue said:
We have Disney in the Future, BUT, we are not visiting the parks. My fustration is running wild. I am feeling the need for some park time. I hope to meet up with @DisneyDebNJ in October but, I don't know if we can swing the vacation time. We are sure as sugar going to try!
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We are going Nov 1 this year Sue, and would LOVE if you two could make it!!! Disney misses you too!!!! xoxo
 
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DisneyDebNJ

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real mad hatter said:
Ok,enough is enough..I can't stand it anymore..Reading these countdowns for my friends who are soon off on a magical journey..I'am now getting deep depressions and soooo jealous..So for the thousand or so other folk on here,who don't know when their next trip will be..How do you beat the blues syndrome.? If Figgy suggests drink. I'll,I'll, I'll, well I'll just have to pour one and wish her a safe journey.Bet seriously folks..What are your suggestions to cheer yourself up..This is the Real Mad Hatter..signing off..face tripping him..tears in the eyes..head bowed..:(
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Hatter, flinging lots of pixie dust your way and wishes of fortune!!! Think positive, bring positive in, you never know when Lady Luck will shine on you my friend!!!!!
 
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DisneyDebNJ

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Pooh Lover said:
Since I always make sure I have my next trip booked before I leave WDW, I don't know what I'd do to beat the "no trip blues" but I wanted to let you know I'm here to drink with ya'll and lend both my shoulders for some tears.
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The only way my husband can get me to leave Pooh, is by planning the next trip LOL The last full day at Disney he hears "hmmm maybe I'll stay for a couple of days more" Last year, we had to stay, airports were closed, and couldnt get home. I think Ron took that as an omen LOL
 
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LuLaSue

LuLaSue

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DisneyDebNJ said:
We are going Nov 1 this year Sue, and would LOVE if you two could make it!!! Disney misses you too!!!! xoxo
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Thinking of leaving Thursday October 31 and coming home that Sunday. Short hop but, it will be a fix. DH wants to be at MNSSHP on Halloween. Keeping my fingers crossed. Mom and Dad suprised the family with the Disney Cruise for Thanksgiving week. We are trying to squeeze it all in...lol DH is expecting an extra week vacation but, it has not arrived yet.
 
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Pooh Lover

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DisneyDebNJ said:
The only way my husband can get me to leave Pooh, is by planning the next trip LOL The last full day at Disney he hears "hmmm maybe I'll stay for a couple of days more" Last year, we had to stay, airports were closed, and couldnt get home. I think Ron took that as an omen LOL
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Deb, I think YOU will be the one hearing "hmmmm maybe I'll stay for a couple of days more" this year from HIM....LOL. Hopefully you'll have to unclaw him from the doors of the WL while he vows to return again, crying like a baby. ;)
 
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DisneyDebNJ

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Pooh Lover said:
Deb, I think YOU will be the one hearing "hmmmm maybe I'll stay for a couple of days more" this year from HIM....LOL. Hopefully you'll have to unclaw him from the doors of the WL while he vows to return again, crying like a baby. ;)
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Ya know what, you're probably right!!! I will definately take pics!! No wait.... Youtube!!!! Yeah, that's it!!!!!!! LOL
 
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sgtmgd

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WEll Iknow the feeling..as I wrote in an earlier thread..I work for the Government..we had a week long trip planned for the week of Xmas this year..had 2 waterview rooms at the Boardwalk reserved for the week...although we were trying to get into a 2 bedroom villa..my Significant other had her Mom coming..my daughter would be done with the her Sophomore College Soccer Season..it was going to be special//and then Sequestration hit..we recieved our Furlough notices last friday..11 furlough days starting the week of 8 July and running until the end of this Fiscal year (31 Sept). I Furlough day a week for 11 weeks witch equates to 20% of my pay lost for 3 months..double whammy as my significant other also works for DOD. To make matters worse this also killed ALL our normal overtime..we usually clock in about 100 hours a year each..Financially even with the loss we will be ok..but it certainly wont be easy..bu there wast NO way to pay for a trip to Disney over XMAS losing that much income as my normal military discounts wont apply that week (blackout dates) After much frustration I made the call to cancel my Boardwalk reservations..

We sat down and tried to figure out what we could do to get back to Disney and decided to try something a little different..we looked at the non peak times at Disney and settled on trying something in September..I called the Timeshare Store to see if they had any points to rent for 2 beadroom villas..for the week of 13 September..it happens that we could get enough points at Kidani village for 11-16 September a Savannah View 2 beadroom villa. HTere were no Boarwalk/Beach Club points available...we decided to take it as the cost was more than resonable although it all had to be paid upfront..we also contacted Cranky Concierge who was hired to book our flights for Decembe r and asked them to try and find some great September prices..we have one member flying in from Washington State. They found us GREAT prices less than $300.00 round trip for each of us..so thats all paid..

We are also getting the DVC version of the deluxe dining plan..I should have it all paid for by the end of June..again you have to pay that entire cost upfront when going through the Timeshare Store..they will also take care of the DME reservation at tat time.

I can buy the military 4 day park hoppers here at Fort BRagg for about 180.00 a piece as there are no BO dates in September so we will pick those up as soon as I find myself on that side of the Installation.

Spending money is about counted for as we have funneled a bunch of money onto our CC which we use while in the Kingdom and will continue to add money until we hit the magic number we intend to spend..

It wont be the same as the Holidays and Ill miss seeing the Osborne lights..plus my daughter WONT be able to go..College Soccer is in full swing in September..

We chose the week of the 13th as it was posted in the Disney BLOG that DHS would be hosting a Friday the 13th Villians Party that night..although the blog entry is still there Disney wont confirm it yet...as part of the Summer promotion..they told us an official announcement would be made as it gets closer IF it happens.if it doesnt..well.as a consolation we will attend the MNSSHP which begins the week we are there.

bittersweet it is..but we are very fortunate to still be able to go albeit on a smaller scale.
 
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Disvillain63

Disvillain63

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I try to have one or two trips in the planning stages at all times. That being said, I may have been thrown a curve ball for my March 2014 (Braves Spring Training). DH is a bit disappointed too, because we had to miss this trip last year. I think this coming year's reason will hit him hard...we're waiting on our DD to set her wedding date. She's always wanted to marry in March, around St. Patrick's Day. So, I don't know when we'll plan for next year...maybe September or October again.
 
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LuLaSue

LuLaSue

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sgtmgd said:
WEll Iknow the feeling..as I wrote in an earlier thread..I work for the Government..we had a week long trip planned for the week of Xmas this year..had 2 waterview rooms at the Boardwalk reserved for the week...although we were trying to get into a 2 bedroom villa..my Significant other had her Mom coming..my daughter would be done with the her Sophomore College Soccer Season..it was going to be special//and then Sequestration hit..we recieved our Furlough notices last friday..11 furlough days starting the week of 8 July and running until the end of this Fiscal year (31 Sept). I Furlough day a week for 11 weeks witch equates to 20% of my pay lost for 3 months..double whammy as my significant other also works for DOD. To make matters worse this also killed ALL our normal overtime..we usually clock in about 100 hours a year each..Financially even with the loss we will be ok..but it certainly wont be easy..bu there wast NO way to pay for a trip to Disney over XMAS losing that much income as my normal military discounts wont apply that week (blackout dates) After much frustration I made the call to cancel my Boardwalk reservations..

We sat down and tried to figure out what we could do to get back to Disney and decided to try something a little different..we looked at the non peak times at Disney and settled on trying something in September..I called the Timeshare Store to see if they had any points to rent for 2 beadroom villas..for the week of 13 September..it happens that we could get enough points at Kidani village for 11-16 September a Savannah View 2 beadroom villa. HTere were no Boarwalk/Beach Club points available...we decided to take it as the cost was more than resonable although it all had to be paid upfront..we also contacted Cranky Concierge who was hired to book our flights for Decembe r and asked them to try and find some great September prices..we have one member flying in from Washington State. They found us GREAT prices less than $300.00 round trip for each of us..so thats all paid..

We are also getting the DVC version of the deluxe dining plan..I should have it all paid for by the end of June..again you have to pay that entire cost upfront when going through the Timeshare Store..they will also take care of the DME reservation at tat time.

I can buy the military 4 day park hoppers here at Fort BRagg for about 180.00 a piece as there are no BO dates in September so we will pick those up as soon as I find myself on that side of the Installation.

Spending money is about counted for as we have funneled a bunch of money onto our CC which we use while in the Kingdom and will continue to add money until we hit the magic number we intend to spend..

It wont be the same as the Holidays and Ill miss seeing the Osborne lights..plus my daughter WONT be able to go..College Soccer is in full swing in September..

We chose the week of the 13th as it was posted in the Disney BLOG that DHS would be hosting a Friday the 13th Villians Party that night..although the blog entry is still there Disney wont confirm it yet...as part of the Summer promotion..they told us an official announcement would be made as it gets closer IF it happens.if it doesnt..well.as a consolation we will attend the MNSSHP which begins the week we are there.

bittersweet it is..but we are very fortunate to still be able to go albeit on a smaller scale.
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SGT! I had no idea! I am so sorry about you job situations but as usually you are making the best out of a stinky situation! I am sorry your DD won't be able to go but, there will be other trips! The Villians Party sounds exciting! Is this going to be a separate ticketed event?
Sounds to me, despite it all your going to have a Magical Time!
 
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Figgy1

Figgy1

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sgtmgd said:
WEll Iknow the feeling..as I wrote in an earlier thread..I work for the Government..we had a week long trip planned for the week of Xmas this year..had 2 waterview rooms at the Boardwalk reserved for the week...although we were trying to get into a 2 bedroom villa..my Significant other had her Mom coming..my daughter would be done with the her Sophomore College Soccer Season..it was going to be special//and then Sequestration hit..we recieved our Furlough notices last friday..11 furlough days starting the week of 8 July and running until the end of this Fiscal year (31 Sept). I Furlough day a week for 11 weeks witch equates to 20% of my pay lost for 3 months..double whammy as my significant other also works for DOD. To make matters worse this also killed ALL our normal overtime..we usually clock in about 100 hours a year each..Financially even with the loss we will be ok..but it certainly wont be easy..bu there wast NO way to pay for a trip to Disney over XMAS losing that much income as my normal military discounts wont apply that week (blackout dates) After much frustration I made the call to cancel my Boardwalk reservations..

We sat down and tried to figure out what we could do to get back to Disney and decided to try something a little different..we looked at the non peak times at Disney and settled on trying something in September..I called the Timeshare Store to see if they had any points to rent for 2 beadroom villas..for the week of 13 September..it happens that we could get enough points at Kidani village for 11-16 September a Savannah View 2 beadroom villa. HTere were no Boarwalk/Beach Club points available...we decided to take it as the cost was more than resonable although it all had to be paid upfront..we also contacted Cranky Concierge who was hired to book our flights for Decembe r and asked them to try and find some great September prices..we have one member flying in from Washington State. They found us GREAT prices less than $300.00 round trip for each of us..so thats all paid..

We are also getting the DVC version of the deluxe dining plan..I should have it all paid for by the end of June..again you have to pay that entire cost upfront when going through the Timeshare Store..they will also take care of the DME reservation at tat time.

I can buy the military 4 day park hoppers here at Fort BRagg for about 180.00 a piece as there are no BO dates in September so we will pick those up as soon as I find myself on that side of the Installation.

Spending money is about counted for as we have funneled a bunch of money onto our CC which we use while in the Kingdom and will continue to add money until we hit the magic number we intend to spend..

It wont be the same as the Holidays and Ill miss seeing the Osborne lights..plus my daughter WONT be able to go..College Soccer is in full swing in September..

We chose the week of the 13th as it was posted in the Disney BLOG that DHS would be hosting a Friday the 13th Villians Party that night..although the blog entry is still there Disney wont confirm it yet...as part of the Summer promotion..they told us an official announcement would be made as it gets closer IF it happens.if it doesnt..well.as a consolation we will attend the MNSSHP which begins the week we are there.

bittersweet it is..but we are very fortunate to still be able to go albeit on a smaller scale.
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Keeping our fingers crossed for a shorter or no furlough! I too had to scale back. Best wishes and pixie dust!
 
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93boomer

93boomer

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real mad hatter said:
Ok,enough is enough..I can't stand it anymore..Reading these countdowns for my friends who are soon off on a magical journey..I'am now getting deep depressions and soooo jealous..So for the thousand or so other folk on here,who don't know when their next trip will be..How do you beat the blues syndrome.? If Figgy suggests drink. I'll,I'll, I'll, well I'll just have to pour one and wish her a safe journey.Bet seriously folks..What are your suggestions to cheer yourself up..This is the Real Mad Hatter..signing off..face tripping him..tears in the eyes..head bowed..:(
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Ohh poor Hatter!! We will all be miserable together while everyone else is down there this summer!! My
DH and I may not get back til 2015. We want to plan a big trip up to Canada next year. So, I am already missing the world!!
You get the booze together and we will all join you in a drinkfest for the summer!! ;)
 
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