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Sounds like you got some great deals at the outlets. I can't walk past a Coach outlet without going inside and buying something. I've never scored 90% off though, sweet!
Sounds like you got some great deals at the outlets. I can't walk past a Coach outlet without going inside and buying something. I've never scored 90% off though, sweet!
Yeah, we got pretty lucky. The case was on clearance at 40% off and the staff were handing out 50% off coupons as you walked into the store! Pretty awesome!
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Two great Disney movies! Awesome deal on all your purchases, too!
I FINALLY COMPLETED ONLINE CHECK IN! Unfortunately, this was not the most enjoyable experience that I was expecting. I began at around 7:30 am this morning and kept trying for an HOUR but was constantly kicked out around the credit card designation screen. Then, I had to go to training so I couldn't try again until lunch. Again, an hour later and I was still not checked in. As I returned to training in the afternoon, I realized that the 2014 packages will be released tomorrow so they were probably updating the website in preparation for tomorrow. Once training was over, I returned to my desk and was able to FINALLY complete online check in!
So, I figured they finished whatever it was they needed to do on the website and came home to help my in laws complete their online check in too. Well, we've been at it for the past two hours with no success. I'm so frustrated! DH's step-dad will keep trying on his own, but I still need to call my mom to try to walk her through it too. Lord, give me patience, please!
I was having alllllll sorts of issues trying to revamp my dining ressies today. Every page that loaded I got an "opps" message. So frustrating!!! I thought it was my iPad being extra difficult.
I had the same exact problem with our online check in. It would always kick me out at the credit card screen. I never did get it to work, but they easily added the credit card to our room once we checked in at the resort. Try not to sweat it too much if they can't get theirs to go through.
Sorry that online check in is having so many issues! Congrats on getting yours and loads of luck for your family! ixie;
Thanks! My in-laws finally completed check in around 9pm last night!
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I was having alllllll sorts of issues trying to revamp my dining ressies today. Every page that loaded I got an "opps" message. So frustrating!!! I thought it was my iPad being extra difficult.
I was having problems trying to check my in-laws in on my iPad too, but finally DH's step-dad was able to get through it on his desktop. Thank goodness!
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I had the same exact problem with our online check in. It would always kick me out at the credit card screen. I never did get it to work, but they easily added the credit card to our room once we checked in at the resort. Try not to sweat it too much if they can't get theirs to go through.
I think we are all checked in now. My mom said she would try last night after I got off the phone with her, but I haven't heard yet. She's headed to Lancaster, PA today for her annual girls trip with my grandmother and aunt. Hopefully she found some time last night and the website didn't give her any problems. Crossing my fingers!
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Sorry about the online check in problems. What is the advantage to checking in so early?Last time I went we checked in, but not until 10 days before the trip. I think that was the rule then. Why a few months in advance now? Just wondering if there is an added benefit now. Of course if it takes as long as it did for you I don't know if I'll bother.
And today my iPad is working with the Disney site. I can't figure it out! Lol
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Glad you got all checked in and got some shopping done too! Things are coming together nicely!
Thanks! The best part is DH is starting to get curious and is asking questions about certain aspects of the trip. It's only fueling my excitement to know he may be secretly excited!
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Sorry about the online check in problems. What is the advantage to checking in so early?Last time I went we checked in, but not until 10 days before the trip. I think that was the rule then. Why a few months in advance now? Just wondering if there is an added benefit now. Of course if it takes as long as it did for you I don't know if I'll bother.
I'm guessing the advantages are the same as if you completed check in 10 days in advance. All I know is, if the online check in line is shorter/faster than the regular check in line, that's where I want to be!!
I give up...we have succumbed to the summer craziness that is our lives and our weekends no longer belong to us! Our Friday night Dinner and a Movie Night plans were foiled again by my need to run errands on the way home from work and DH's continued work on our new pool deck in the evening (which should be completed in about a week!). DD was actually able to watch Tangled in the car on Saturday on the way to a birthday party an hour from our house; so I feel ok that at least she watched something Disney-related at some point during the weekend!
Other Disney-related items of interest: Ordered and received DH's slip on Crocs for alternate footwear options, ordered and received the friction block stuff to prevent blisters, planning to help my mom and dad complete online check in this Friday when we spend the weekend for a visit, planning to order the surprise gifts this weekend too!
I have every other Friday off and for 6 months there hasn't been a Friday yet that I haven't spent the entire day running errands. I feel your pain! Congrats on the pool deck, perfect timing since it's supposed to get even hotter here the next few days.
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I began at around 7:30 am this morning and kept trying for an HOUR but was constantly kicked out around the credit card designation screen. Then, I had to go to training so I couldn't try again until lunch. Again, an hour later and I was still not checked in. 
As I returned to training in the afternoon, I realized that the 2014 packages will be released tomorrow so they were probably updating the website in preparation for tomorrow. Once training was over, I returned to my desk and was able to FINALLY complete online check in! 
DH's step-dad will keep trying on his own, but I still need to call my mom to try to walk her through it too. 
Lord, give me patience, please!
ixie;
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