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It's a sad day indeed when you determine you must cancel your trip.
His Drewness has had terrible pain in one shoulder for some time that the ortho surgeon he saw on Monday suspects may be due to a torn rotator cuff. He'll need at least an arthroscopy to remove arthritic scar tissue if not the more extensive rotator cuff repair.
And then, he likely will need surgery on his bad left foot, another lengthy recovery.
At least, we both chuckled when I quipped, "It's like Tommy John surgery. You'll be out all next [baseball] season."
Unfortunately, we've no idea when we might be able to go again, so rescheduling wasn't feasible.
Oh, well. It's not as if we've never been to WDW and will never return. But, it is a huge disappointment.
Oh Dot. I am so sorry. That completely stinks!! Tons and tons of to Drew!!
So sorry to hear about this as this sucks! Hope all goes well with Drew and you can plan another great WDW trip next year!v
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Sucks..sucks..sucks.... excuse my sucky words... lol
Hoping that Drew recovers from these 2 surgeries as quick and NO pain either! Or at least minimum pain....
And just think the 2 of you can plan a MUCH better Disney trip later! Staying in GF instead....and you are right, it isn't that you have never been to Disney before...
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Kate in PA All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them- Walt Disney
This may sound like a very "rookie" question, but how do you go about getting pin code coupons? Is there somewhere I can sign up? We usually stay off property to save a few $ so not sure if it's a onsite property thing or if there is somewhere to sign up. Let me know.
Thanks
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This may sound like a very "rookie" question, but how do you go about getting pin code coupons? Is there somewhere I can sign up? We usually stay off property to save a few $ so not sure if it's a onsite property thing or if there is somewhere to sign up. Let me know.
Thanks
Sc
Well, if my experience is an indication, you must be born on Mickey's birthday as I was. (No! Not THAT many years ago! )
Okay, seriously, I don't know that there's anything particular you can do to assure you'll get pin codes. Some on the boards say they often get them, like me, others that they rarely do or never have.
The only thing I can tell you that may boost your chances is to get both your name and spouse's on the Disney snailmail and email lists. I never got any Disney mail until after requesting info on DVC when we were considering buying into it. Since then, I've gotten a pin code at least once a year.
P.S. Just got another one in the mail yesterday. If only Mickey would send us enough money to go...
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Speculating wildly here, but I do wonder if staying on property gives an advantage. Wouldn't hurt to book a stay "in the bubble" if at all possible. Any variation from your usual habits that puts more money in Disney's pockets might be a trigger. My theory being that spending a bit more than you have previously might kick loose pin code encouragement to return. None of us doubts that Disney is eternally eager to take more of our money.
The one thing that might trigger pin codes is info from your Magic Bands (or Key To the World cards if you don't buy MB's) about your spending patterns. I've no idea what spending Disney may think warrants giving out pin codes but suspect that could be a factor.
and welcome to the boards!
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