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Muushka · 11-29-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wildernessDad

I was just reading the Roaring Fork menu to get a 'buzz' for our upcoming vacation. We should be arriving at the lodge around 12:30 pm this Saturday. I called DW and started reading the menu to her. She replied, "I don't have to order now, do I?" Always the practical one...

WD, I love watching your excitement for trips to WDW

Thanks Cheer4, for the pictures! Can't wait.

Nicoal13 · 11-29-2012, 03:22 PM

Question, I have not bought the travel insurance from DVC before.

We are traveling in Feb using some of our Feb 2012 UY and all of our Feb 2013 points.

Would I need to purchase the insurance for both use years? The Feb 2012 points were banked of course, so do they become 2013 points?

I'm thinking we might be better off buying travel insurance from another source to cover the trip since we will be at the beginning of our UY and won't lose the points if we cancel. I'm more worried about weather related delays that time of year when we try to leave WI.

Any thoughts?

Muushka · 11-29-2012, 08:06 PM

Sorry Nicole, we never buy insurance for DVC. Cruising, yes. Maybe ask on the DVC resorts thread? Good luck!

KAT4DISNEY · 11-29-2012, 08:19 PM

I hope everyone heading off to WDW has a great time!!

And I still have 3 after 4pm tickets if anyone can make use of them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicoal13

Question, I have not bought the travel insurance from DVC before.

We are traveling in Feb using some of our Feb 2012 UY and all of our Feb 2013 points.

Would I need to purchase the insurance for both use years? The Feb 2012 points were banked of course, so do they become 2013 points?

I'm thinking we might be better off buying travel insurance from another source to cover the trip since we will be at the beginning of our UY and won't lose the points if we cancel. I'm more worried about weather related delays that time of year when we try to leave WI.

Any thoughts?

You have to purchase the insurance for each UY if using points from more than one UY.

Linda67 · 11-30-2012, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cheer4bison

And the decorations at the Lodge were as beautiful as always!

This photo has just made my day - thanks for posting

wildernessDad · 11-30-2012, 10:14 AM

I'm about ready to explode! I can't wait to get through security and get on that plane!

As many of you know, my son Jesse, who is 26 years old, is special. He's a dear and we never feel sorry for ourselves for having this wonderful gentleman. Also, he has seen, with us, Monet's waterlillies in Washington, London and Paris. Anyway, one time we were going through security and my son beeped, so the man asked him if he had any metal on him and he said no, but he kept on beeping, so finally, they took a hand wand and scanned his body and something beeped in his pocket. My son pulls out his harmonica.

So, this just in. Harmonicas beep if you try to take them thru security.

wildernessDad · 11-30-2012, 10:20 AM

One other story that you may know already.

A group of nuns were visiting the, at the time, new Burbank Disney Studios and during the tour, they saw Walt's office and then went to visit the story department. One nun asks a story man how he got his ideas for their great stories. The story man was proud of his work, but decided to give credit to a higher authority. He pointed skyward and replied, "I owe it all to the man upstairs." And one nun replied, "Yes, that Mr Disney does know everything!"

Muushka · 11-30-2012, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildernessDad

I'm about ready to explode! I can't wait to get through security and get on that plane!

As many of you know, my son Jesse, who is 26 years old, is special. He's a dear and we never feel sorry for ourselves for having this wonderful gentleman. Also, he has seen, with us, Monet's waterlillies in Washington, London and Paris. Anyway, one time we were going through security and my son beeped, so the man asked him if he had any metal on him and he said no, but he kept on beeping, so finally, they took a hand wand and scanned his body and something beeped in his pocket. My son pulls out his harmonica.

So, this just in. Harmonicas beep if you try to take them thru security.

I love this story. Thank you for sharing it with us. And the heads-up on the harmonica!

jekajekalynn · 11-30-2012, 08:56 PM

We would prob be going around mid Feb. Is this a busy time rental wise? I know that hotels are listed as 'peak' price during this time period usually.

KAT4DISNEY · 11-30-2012, 09:44 PM

My aunt plays the harmonica WD- I'll have to let her know about security!

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Originally Posted by jekajekalynn

We would prob be going around mid Feb. Is this a busy time rental wise? I know that hotels are listed as 'peak' price during this time period usually.

From what I'm aware it's not one of the busiest but President's Day weekend can be busier. It ranges from Dream to Magic season so it's not the cheapest time but not the most expensive either. The size room will make a difference too. For a studio or 2BR I'd probably reserve as far out as possible but I'd guess you might still have luck up to 6 months out. If you have some flexibility in your dates that'll make it easier but if you have certain dates then I'd try and reserve anytime from 7-11 months ahead during the home resort booking period but you'll need to find a VWL owner to rent from in that case. I've been a few times in late Jan and the first week of Feb and that's a slower time that could usually be reserved a little closer but I think it starts to get a bit busier after that.

jimmytammy · 12-01-2012, 09:20 AM

WD
Love both stories! Your DS is a special man indeed. Our DS has issues but he has managed through them and we are so proud of what he has become. He works hard, values his time with family, and loves, loves, loves his trips to WDW. We are like you, fortunate to have him in our lives.

jimmytammy · 12-01-2012, 09:23 AM

We are here at All Star Music. Arrived about 7:45. Cheerleaders everywhere

Heading to Epcot today, seeing Whoopi Goldberg at CP.

Eating at Nine Dragons.

Cant wait to move over to OKW

bobbiwoz · 12-01-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmytammy

We are here at All Star Music. Arrived about 7:45. Cheerleaders everywhere

Heading to Epcot today, seeing Whoopi Goldberg at CP.

Eating at Nine Dragons.

Cant wait to move over to OKW

Have fun!

blossomz · 12-01-2012, 11:45 AM

Wish I was there! Send photos and updates! See you in January Bobbi!!!

Linda67 · 12-01-2012, 12:39 PM

I for one would love to see some photos of the Christmas decor

If anyone there now could post some pictures I would be so grateful

We are visiting in December next year and even though we are 12 months away we can hardly contain our excitement !!

11-29-2012, 03:22 PM	#2507
Nicoal13 not so patiently waiting for next vacation Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 640	Question, I have not bought the travel insurance from DVC before. We are traveling in Feb using some of our Feb 2012 UY and all of our Feb 2013 points. Would I need to purchase the insurance for both use years? The Feb 2012 points were banked of course, so do they become 2013 points? I'm thinking we might be better off buying travel insurance from another source to cover the trip since we will be at the beginning of our UY and won't lose the points if we cancel. I'm more worried about weather related delays that time of year when we try to leave WI. Any thoughts? __________________ Nicole DH DS Owen

11-29-2012, 08:06 PM	#2508
Muushka I usually feel like I just stepped in it I do love to see a cat while on vacation Well hot-diggity-dog, another Groupie! Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: VWL, in my mind.... Posts: 13,096	Sorry Nicole, we never buy insurance for DVC. Cruising, yes. Maybe ask on the DVC resorts thread? Good luck! __________________ Green Energy is the measure of heat generated by burning tax-payer's money. Like I needed another reason to hate the IRS .

11-30-2012, 10:14 AM	#2511
wildernessDad DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,630	I'm about ready to explode! I can't wait to get through security and get on that plane! As many of you know, my son Jesse, who is 26 years old, is special. He's a dear and we never feel sorry for ourselves for having this wonderful gentleman. Also, he has seen, with us, Monet's waterlillies in Washington, London and Paris. Anyway, one time we were going through security and my son beeped, so the man asked him if he had any metal on him and he said no, but he kept on beeping, so finally, they took a hand wand and scanned his body and something beeped in his pocket. My son pulls out his harmonica. So, this just in. Harmonicas beep if you try to take them thru security. __________________

11-30-2012, 10:20 AM	#2512
wildernessDad DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,630	One other story that you may know already. A group of nuns were visiting the, at the time, new Burbank Disney Studios and during the tour, they saw Walt's office and then went to visit the story department. One nun asks a story man how he got his ideas for their great stories. The story man was proud of his work, but decided to give credit to a higher authority. He pointed skyward and replied, "I owe it all to the man upstairs." And one nun replied, "Yes, that Mr Disney does know everything!" __________________

11-30-2012, 08:56 PM	#2514
jekajekalynn A Barbie girl in a Bratz world "Mommy tooted in the toilet! It was Loooooouuuud!!" We Girls can do anything, right Barbie?? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,335	We would prob be going around mid Feb. Is this a busy time rental wise? I know that hotels are listed as 'peak' price during this time period usually. __________________ [IMG][/IMG]

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12-01-2012, 09:20 AM	#2516
jimmytammy Swivel, it's a hard habit to break Not Tammy, just Jimmy Go, Panthers!!! (oh, nevermind...) Join Date: May 2002 Location: NC Posts: 6,980	WD Love both stories! Your DS is a special man indeed. Our DS has issues but he has managed through them and we are so proud of what he has become. He works hard, values his time with family, and loves, loves, loves his trips to WDW. We are like you, fortunate to have him in our lives. __________________

12-01-2012, 09:23 AM	#2517
jimmytammy Swivel, it's a hard habit to break Not Tammy, just Jimmy Go, Panthers!!! (oh, nevermind...) Join Date: May 2002 Location: NC Posts: 6,980	We are here at All Star Music. Arrived about 7:45. Cheerleaders everywhere Heading to Epcot today, seeing Whoopi Goldberg at CP. Eating at Nine Dragons. Cant wait to move over to OKW __________________

12-01-2012, 11:45 AM	#2519
blossomz Proud DVC owner since 2002! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: York, PA Posts: 1,789	Wish I was there! Send photos and updates! See you in January Bobbi!!! __________________ 12/1971, 6/95, 2/05, 12/05 & 06 CR, 6/00, 8/02 WL, 07/03, 2/11 BCV 7/04, 2/11 VB, 7/04, 7/05, 6/06, 7/07, 2/11 VWL, 7/07, 04/08, 2/11 AKV, 06/08 VWL and AKV, 12/08, 6/11, 6/12 Poly, 6/09 Kidani and the Wonder, BLT and Wonder summer 2010, Dream 2/11, SSR 8/11, OKW 4/12.

12-01-2012, 12:39 PM	#2520
Linda67 Has a Masters in Margaritas Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England Posts: 4,232	I for one would love to see some photos of the Christmas decor If anyone there now could post some pictures I would be so grateful We are visiting in December next year and even though we are 12 months away we can hardly contain our excitement !! __________________ Disneyland TR - April 2013 Cick Here To Read My May 2012 Dining Review!! Click Here To Read My January 2012 Disneyland Paris TR!! Click Here To Read My October 2011 Dining Review !! Click Here To Read My May 2011 Dining Review !! Check Out My February 2011 Disneyland Paris TR Here !! Click Here To Read My March 2010 Dining Review !!

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