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Just about 2 weeks from now you can be in the spa collecting on Arnaud's promise!
My DVC guide is Judy Kaufman. If that's who you spoke with, she's terrific. I purchased in 1996 and every time I go to WDW there's a voice mail from her welcoming me home. I know it's all marketing, but they do it so well! There are usually wonderful DVC incentives at the on-board DVC desk.
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The dining time is definitely all about what the little one's can handle. If it were up to me I'd do the late dining, that way I'm not rushing back to the ship to get cleaned up for dinner. I thought early dining was the way to go when she was 8 months old, but the vacation messed up her routine so she was all out of whack.
Good luck on your DVC decision...it's sort of hard to pass up.
2 Weeks!! Wow! Crissy is there...you'll be leaving soon...and then I guess I'm up next!
Nice little 'spa treat' for being a single mom and getting it all done! That will be a nice relaxing time for you. Can't you just feel the tension slipping away now? (Okay...well maybe not RIGHT now )
Good luck with the IEP meeting. Not great timing. Tyler has one too and we meet on that twice a year. I'm a little freaked about moving it to middle school next year. BIG changes, but hey, that's what it's there for, right?
We're thinking of doing a DVC tour while we're down there this trip. Craig is finally 'thinking' about it a little more. Let us know what you decide there.
(Oh, and I totally copped out on the PTR title I'm starting it this afternoon while Craig is glued to Sunday football)
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Just about 2 weeks from now you can be in the spa collecting on Arnaud's promise!
My DVC guide is Judy Kaufman. If that's who you spoke with, she's terrific. I purchased in 1996 and every time I go to WDW there's a voice mail from her welcoming me home. I know it's all marketing, but they do it so well! There are usually wonderful DVC incentives at the on-board DVC desk.
YES! She is who I spoke too and she was fantastic. Very helpful and not pushy at all.
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All I will say is that if you go for the DVC, you won't find any member who regrets buying into it. :
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Here's another yes vote for DVC! Especially if you go regularly. You'd love the kitchen and extra space with the kids.
Yeah, seems to be what everyone is saying. I do have some reservations about it, I think I may move this over to the DVC forum, because I know I could get alot of my answers from you fine folks
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Good luck getting everything done! for stress relief!
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Not much longer! You can do it!
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Good luck getting everything done!
Thank you, yes not much longer. I think I may be able to do online check in today for BC!!!!
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The dining time is definitely all about what the little one's can handle. If it were up to me I'd do the late dining, that way I'm not rushing back to the ship to get cleaned up for dinner. I thought early dining was the way to go when she was 8 months old, but the vacation messed up her routine so she was all out of whack.
Good luck on your DVC decision...it's sort of hard to pass up.
Lovley, Andre will be 9 months on this trip
We, well I should say I, do keep the kids on their routine as much as possible. Josie getting older now can change it up a bit and be OK, but with the baby, well let's all just keep our fingers crossed
Yes, DVC.....I don't know. I am sure it is fantastic. But sometimes I feel like maybe that 20 grand could be better use for something else. IDK
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Hi Linny!
Just found your PTR. Your plans sound wonderful!
Josie will enjoy the kids clubs and the shows too. Not much longer!!
Hello there!! I know she will be all about those clubs, and I have no issues with dropping her off there. It's the baby I would feel quilty about
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2 Weeks!! Wow! Crissy is there...you'll be leaving soon...and then I guess I'm up next!
Nice little 'spa treat' for being a single mom and getting it all done! That will be a nice relaxing time for you. Can't you just feel the tension slipping away now? (Okay...well maybe not RIGHT now )
Good luck with the IEP meeting. Not great timing. Tyler has one too and we meet on that twice a year. I'm a little freaked about moving it to middle school next year. BIG changes, but hey, that's what it's there for, right?
We're thinking of doing a DVC tour while we're down there this trip. Craig is finally 'thinking' about it a little more. Let us know what you decide there.
(Oh, and I totally copped out on the PTR title I'm starting it this afternoon while Craig is glued to Sunday football)
I know!!!! So excited! I'm excited for you too, and now with your PTR coming along it's like really here now!!!
Soooooo checking out the spa options tonight and going to drool over which one I want
IEP.....ughhh, I am "that mom" who annoys the school with my many questions, so this will not be a fun little meeting I tell you. Josie is only in the pre-school right now, I can't imagine middle school, good luck with that though.
Hey, when is your anniversary again? November you said?
All I will say is that if you go for the DVC, you won't find any member who regrets buying into it. :
I agree with Cheryl!
And as far as that cost things goes - do you think I could have paid out of pocket for a 2 bedroom villa club level at AKL for 7 nights? No way Jose! But with DVC I just used my points. Ok, I'll step off my box now.
And as far as that cost things goes - do you think I could have paid out of pocket for a 2 bedroom villa club level at AKL for 7 nights? No way Jose! But with DVC I just used my points. Ok, I'll step off my box now.
I know, but for the points I want it is going to be a big chunk of change. Then my other question is, you still have to add on park tickets and dining. Then, how are the other DVC places you can go, ( non-Disney.....I know, the horror) like Europe or out west for skiing??? I never hear anyone talk about those places. I have alot of questions.
Single digits and I didn't even realize it until I posted back to Kelly! DUH. Even did the countdown calendar with Josie this morning and forgot about it........
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That will be a nice relaxing time for you. Can't you just feel the tension slipping away now? (Okay...well maybe not RIGHT now 
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) like Europe or out west for skiing??? I never hear anyone talk about those places. I have alot of questions.
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