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Old 06-21-2005, 03:36 PM   #1
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Whoohoo! Just Called and got WL!

I'm excited! We booked the AKL with the AP discount because everytime I have called there is no WL standard room availability - well, I just called again to update my address (we moved and they left off the apartment number), so while I was on the phone, I asked the CM to check for availability one week prior to our current check in - and bingo, we got it! The real kicker is: I checked to see what the airfare/rental car package price would be for the new dates - and it's $110 cheaper! I'm so glad! We are inching closer and closer to completing our fantasy of trying a stay at every WDW resort! I'm a woman on a mission!
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Woo hoo for you!! And the bonus of cheaper airfare. . .that can't be beat !!!
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Congratulations on both getting the WL and the cheaper air fare!
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Persistance pays off!!! Congrats on getting WL - we are staying there for 3 nights in August. The first 3 nights we are at POP. I haven't stayed at either, so I am very excited.
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You go girl. Be sure to get a PS at Artist Point. You won't regret it.
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Congrats!! Sounds like everything is falling into place now!! Happy planning!!!
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That's great, Michelle
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<font color="purple"> That's awesome Michelle. I hear WL is one of the toughest to get an AP discount! </font>
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Way to go!!!! Congrats and have a blast.
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Congrats on booking WL! It's one of my all-time favorite Disney resorts. You're going to have a fabulous time there.

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