INTERCOT Boards http://www.intercot.com/discussion/ en Sat, 25 May 2013 22:41:53 GMT vBulletin 30 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/images/misc/rss.jpg INTERCOT Boards http://www.intercot.com/discussion/ Combining other passes with the new MyMagic+ wristband http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199511&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 21:47:11 GMT Okay, so forgive me if this has been answered previously in 100 different ways, but I'm wanting to check....

I am going to have 3 park hopper days booked along with my reservation. I also will have two more days (I get complimentary thru work...woo hoo!) on 2 different paper tickets that I wanted to use. So they will add those two days to my wristband pass?

I guess they would ALL have to be the same...meaning ALL being Park Hopper? Because how would you differentiate between a non-park hopper day purchased and a park hopper day on your wrist band and a day with Water Park, Fun and more. Geez, that's convuluted, but you know what I mean??

I'm only worried because do you have to keep the wristband on for your trip duration (like an all-inclusive resort)? Because I wouldn't want it accidentally to register my wrist band day when I'm trying to use up a paper ticket day if I have to keep them seperate. Probably more of an issue with my kids. I can see my 6 year old running up and putting her wristband up to the Mickey ball thing (using up one of the days on her band) when really she should have used her paper ticket.

Lord, I'm probably over thinking this. Help! ]]> Theme Parks jennsky http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199511 sixt rental car http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199510&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 20:15:45 GMT Has anyone used this company? I am starting to keep an eye on prices for my September trip, and I cannot believe how much more expensive things are looking than in May. This company comes up the cheapest, while still more than I paid in May.

While I don't feel the need to go with the "most well known" company and have no brand loyalty, what I do prefer is a company who is at the airport, rather than using a shuttle, which sixt is. ]]> Vacation Planning MargaretMessler http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199510 Live update http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199509&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 19:51:58 GMT We hit a lot of traffic yesterday so only made it as far as Ocala. Without rushing, we arrived at Royal Pacific before 9. So far, the hotel is beautiful. I love the lush landscaping. We waited for our friends. Check in and getting express passes went smoothly and quickly. My kids and DH voted... We hit a lot of traffic yesterday so only made it as far as Ocala. Without rushing, we arrived at Royal Pacific before 9. So far, the hotel is beautiful. I love the lush landscaping. We waited for our friends. Check in and getting express passes went smoothly and quickly.

My kids and DH voted Mummy as our first ride. So did the rest of the group. We walked into US at 9:20 am. Crowds were fairly light. We hit a lot of rides and lots of repeats. Ate lunch at the pizza place next to Mummy. Not bad and really not expensive.

Back to hotel. Sitting by the pool now. Kids are having fun. I'm relaxing. Perfect start to vacation.

We hope to make it back to US tonight for the show. Not sure where to watch. They have construction on both sides of the lagoon. ]]> Universal Orlando Resort MizMissy http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199509 DVC online booking question http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199508&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 14:58:57 GMT Waiting for the 7 month window to open. Is the Online system available 24 hours a day? In other words, at midnight would we be able to book our reservation? Waiting for the 7 month window to open. Is the
Online system available 24 hours a day? In other words, at midnight would we be able to book our reservation? ]]> Disney Vacation Club disneymom15 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199508 24 Hour Event - A Late Night Mess! http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199507&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 12:47:12 GMT Our family attended the 24 Hour MK event last night and we will never go again. We were aware that the park was open from 6AM on Friday (yesterday) until 6AM today (Saturday). We are in town for the entire Memorial Day weekend and yes, we are aware that the crowds are heavy for this weekend... Our family attended the 24 Hour MK event last night and we will never go again.

We were aware that the park was open from 6AM on Friday (yesterday) until 6AM today (Saturday). We are in town for the entire Memorial Day weekend and yes, we are aware that the crowds are heavy for this weekend from attending at this time of the year in the past.

That said, here is what we experienced when we arrived last night:

We arrived at MK and parked at about 10:45PM. The crowds seemed large but not unlike what we had seen in the past. We got into the park and started walking up Main Street and we got to Casey's Corner and then we were directed by CM's to go backstage to the left near the first aid/baby station. As we got backstage, we were directed back towards the front of the park by the fire station! Throughout the process, we explained to CM's that we were not trying to exit the park, but they didn't care. They just told everyone to keep moving. This took an hour to get from the gates to Casey's and back to where we started. At this point, we looked at the crowds on Main Street and they were even larger.

There were so many guests packed into the park that no one was able to move. Had there been an emergency situation, any first responders would have had great difficulty attending to such a situation. At this point, our family gave up on trying to get into the park. It was the first time in my 43 years of going to WDW that we literally were not able to get into the park because it was overcrowded.

Upon exiting through the front of MK, there were many upset guests voicing their frustrations at CMs. They were telling them basically that they had just experienced perhaps one of the worst trips ever to MK. One CM was heard replying back to guests, "I just work on the Monorail! What do you want me to do?" Upon hearing this, I was very surprised, because guest service has always been so good at these parks. I cannot recall any CM EVER telling our family or another guest that essentially, "That is not my problem."

This entire event experience, from our family's point of view, demonstrated to us that whomever planned and/or promoted the 24 Hour event has a fundamental lack of understanding that you simply cannot herd an infinite amount of people into a theme park and expect them to enjoy themselves. I was thinking that it was almost as if WDW was trying to go for a world record of people in a theme park at one time.

Did anyone else have the same experience? ]]> Boost http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199507 reservations for be our guest http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199506&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 12:40:36 GMT were going in early august and we would like to eat at be our guest for dinner but I can not get reservation and we would really like to go for dinner and not the counter service for lunch so dose any one have any suggestions on how to get these reservations they would be greatly appreciated were going in early august and we would like to eat at be our guest for dinner but I can not get reservation and we would really like to go for dinner and not the counter service for lunch so dose any one have any suggestions on how to get these reservations they would be greatly appreciated ]]> Dining dismeag http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199506 Selling DVC http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199504&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 04:32:08 GMT We are selling our DVC through the Time Share Store. We will hopefully rejoin in a couple years after my husband's new business taskes off:pixie: Has anyone else done this and can you just let me know how it went for you please? ]]> Disney Vacation Club NewmanFamily6 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199504 Phone case http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199503&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 02:37:26 GMT Does anyone know if there are phone cases available for the Galaxy S4? I don't see anything online but am curious if there is anything at the parks? ]]> Mousellaneous fanofdisney http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199503 Weather comparison - mid May vs early September http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199501&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 18:08:34 GMT Any difference? Just got back two days ago and it was super hot/humid (yes, I know, it's Florida in May...duh). Next trip is just past labor day, should I expect the same or any different? ]]> Vacation Planning MargaretMessler http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199501 Need Your Opinion on What to do http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199500&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 17:27:04 GMT My DH and I have a week off work in October and want to go to the World. He has not been there for over 2 years and we are going through withdrawals. Here is our problem, Disney has always been a vacation we take with our daughters, it has always been the 4 of us and we have the best... My DH and I have a week off work in October and want to go to the World. He has not been there for over 2 years and we are going through withdrawals.

Here is our problem, Disney has always been a vacation we take with our daughters, it has always been the 4 of us and we have the best memories. Our girls are now 20 and 17 and the 20 year old has just moved out on her own. They love, love, love disney and want to go back so badly. I am feeling guilty because we just don't have the money to pay for them to go this time and besides that they both want their boyfriends to go with. They all have jobs but now with rent and car payments they really cannot afford to pay for themselves.

We have received a pin code for free dining during the week we have off work and really want to use it. How do you explain to your kids that they can't go with and then have a good time knowing they are home and upset with you. Has anyone else had a similar situation and what did you end up doing?:confused: ]]> Mousellaneous 4disneynuts http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199500 24 hours of Disney http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199499&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 14:54:31 GMT Anyone going today or anyone there that can update us poor souls stuck in reality? Anyone going today or anyone there that can update us poor souls stuck in reality? ]]> Theme Parks disney obsessed http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199499 Another MVMCP question http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199498&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 14:28:10 GMT I notice that Wishes is only on certain nights in December; can anyone tell me if they run Wishes during the MVMCP? If not, I'm back to the start on planning this trip. :blush: ]]> Theme Parks Ms. Mode http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199498 What have you bought on/for a Disney trip you would never wear at home? http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199497&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 13:13:51 GMT What is the dumbest thing you bought on a Disney trip or for a Disney trip that you would never wear at home? Something you would only wear at Disney. I can see it being a lot of the different Disney hats. One year I had bought a Disney Fanny Pack but never used anywhere but on a Disney trip.... What is the dumbest thing you bought on a Disney trip or for a Disney trip that you would never wear at home? Something you would only wear at Disney. I can see it being a lot of the different Disney hats.

One year I had bought a Disney Fanny Pack but never used anywhere but on a Disney trip. Haven't worn one in a while though. ]]> Mousellaneous caryrae http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199497 GFV opening in October http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199496&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 13:03:53 GMT GFV opening October 23, 2013! Booking for other members (not owners) begins June 23rd.

Quote:

As Home Resort Priority reservations for The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort will begin only 5 months before the Resort's scheduled October 23, 2013 opening date, Disney Vacation Club has temporarily altered traditional booking windows to ensure that Members who call this Resort "home" will still enjoy Home Resort priority.

Members who own at The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort may begin using their Home Resort vacation points to book stays at the Resort for check-in dates as far as 11 months out, as normal.

However, when reservations open to other Members beginning June 23, 2013, reservations with check-in dates ranging from October 23, 2013 through December 31, 2013 will be available in a 4-month booking window instead of the usual 7. Reservations with check-in dates beginning on or after January 1, 2014, will be available to be booked through their typical 7-month booking window starting on June 23.

This temporary alteration of traditional booking windows is designed to provide Home Resort Priority during the grand opening of this new Resort.
]]> Disney Vacation Club ANG http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199496 What would you do? http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199495&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 03:25:02 GMT I have always had the mind set that I want to experience as many of the resorts that I can. But for the last three years we have had to stay at POR because we brought our MIL with us (making us 5). This year I told my SIL that she needed to take her so we can stay at a different moderate. I... I have always had the mind set that I want to experience as many of the resorts that I can. But for the last three years we have had to stay at POR because we brought our MIL with us (making us 5).

This year I told my SIL that she needed to take her so we can stay at a different moderate. I really wanted to stay at CBR because I think my boys would love the pool, but I've been waiting for a refurb because A. I do not want to be stuffed in a full size bed and B. I do not like the room decor at all and it seems dated.

So I was thinking about staying at the CSR but DH says he really doesn't like the mexican theme but he will stay there if I want to. He has fallen in love with POR. He loves the country feel and the music and he feels relaxed there.

Well, my SIL refuses to stay at POR because she hates it and wants to stay at her favorite, POP. She wants her mom to just stay there with her even though they will be a party of 5. Her smallest is 6 years old. Her travel agent told her people do it all the time. :secret: I think it's wrong and so does my MIL. It really makes her feel uncomfortable, and me too really. She is really hoping that I change my mind and book POR.

I love POR, I just always wanted to try something new. But I have researched and researched and I don't know if I would like another moderate better. I'm torn because although I would like to try something new, I also like the thought of the known. I know everything about POR so I'm comfortable there. Plus on our check in night we will be eating at DTD so the boat ride would be nice.

The number one reason why I did not want my MIL to stay with us this year is because she gets up like 6 times a night and I am a light sleeper and she wakes me up everytime.

I just can't make up my mind!:confused: ]]> Accommodations disneymomma2010 http://www.intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=199495