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Sooo, does the airline where you bought your tickets from charge for any changes? Just kidding!! I know these dates are final. Now, I'm not completely sold on the resort. I mean, there's still time to change. Just saying...
Oh. I sure agree, Tara, about the Victorian Era greeter at the GF. I so enjoyed chatting with him when we last stayed there.
Such a welcoming and genteel manner he has! And really seems to enjoy chatting with guests, too.
As my mother used to say, "He knows the importance of conversation rather than just talking."
Your mother sounds like a smart lady!
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Now are you absolutely sure these are now the final plans? Just sayin'...
I got nothing!
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Cheryl, I'm calling them Absolutely Positively Final Plans As of That Last Post.
'Cause the forum's El Nino seems to affect their planning out of season.
Plans made. WHOOOOSH! That set's gone with the wind, and here's the new ones. Yanno?
I like that name!!
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Yep, that sounds about right to me!
Don't blame you guys a bit!
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Sooo, does the airline where you bought your tickets from charge for any changes? Just kidding!! I know these dates are final. Now, I'm not completely sold on the resort. I mean, there's still time to change. Just saying...
The dates really are final! . All I can say about the resort is that I am happy with our choice!! I honestly would be happy in any of the deluxe resorts, but I think this is it. We shall see!
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Oh, I forgot to tell you guys!!! the awesome people at WDW ticketing were once again able to switch our MVMCP tickets to December 1st!! I feel extremely lucky and, no matter what, I won't be calling them a third time!! :
I thought of this after I read the thread about the Christmas decorations and when they would be up! When we decided to switch back to this week, I was feeling a little pouty about missing the F&WF. I still agreed only because one of the reasons that Muffin suggested an AP this year was to see everything at Christmas. I had forgotten how much Christmas stuff there is!! I am back to being super excited!!!
Congrats on getting your MVMCP tickets rearranged! I seem to forget all the Christmas stuff, too. We've really got to get back for a week or so to finally do it all.
Thanks, Dave!! . I feel that way about the guy at the GF!
I know him as well as I've talked with him on my many visits to the GF, when I've dined there. Pretty much go to the GF on every trip!
There's always more things you can change and especially with the ADR's with all the new eateries in the DTD area (Disney Springs) now. I'm not suggesting you do this but just saying
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We loved Christmas there - we've done it 3 times now. But we did not like the crowds the last two. You'll have much better luck with your dates, which will certainly add to the enjoyment. (We were there for Christmas itself).
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Sounds like the changes worked out in the end though! Glad Disney was able to switch those MVMCP tickets.
I think WDW at Christmas time is the BEST! I'd pick it over F&WF - if I had a choice.
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Oh My, my head is spinning. just coming over from your summer PTR and can't even keep track of all the changes. Hope you have a great time - whatever you finally do decide.
Congrats on getting your MVMCP tickets rearranged! I seem to forget all the Christmas stuff, too. We've really got to get back for a week or so to finally do it all.
Thanks, Cam! I am sure that you guys will!!
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I hear ya! CANNOT WAIT to see what the full array of decorations looks like since we've seen most but not all in November.
Me either, Dot!! youric again!!
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Glad they were able to change your tickets for you.....again It will be exciting to see all the Christmas decorations!
Thanks, Lisa!!! I think it will!!
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I know him as well as I've talked with him on my many visits to the GF, when I've dined there. Pretty much go to the GF on every trip!
There's always more things you can change and especially with the ADR's with all the new eateries in the DTD area (Disney Springs) now. I'm not suggesting you do this but just saying
I think we are done with changes, Dave!
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We loved Christmas there - we've done it 3 times now. But we did not like the crowds the last two. You'll have much better luck with your dates, which will certainly add to the enjoyment. (We were there for Christmas itself).
I think so too, Colleen!! Is it really that bad for Christmas week? That is something I have always wanted to do!!
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Congrats!
Thanks, Mel!!
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Congrats on being able to change to MVMCP tickets again!
Thanks, Mayra!! I feel very lucky!!
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Sounds like the changes worked out in the end though! Glad Disney was able to switch those MVMCP tickets.
I think WDW at Christmas time is the BEST! I'd pick it over F&WF - if I had a choice.
Thanks, Kelly!! . They did work out and I think that is a sign from above or something that we should just settle down!
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Congrats on the move to the BC!
Thanks, Marnie!!
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Oh My, my head is spinning. just coming over from your summer PTR and can't even keep track of all the changes. Hope you have a great time - whatever you finally do decide.
Thanks, Holly!! Its probably best if you just go with my latest plans!!:
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Just kidding!! 
I know these dates are final. Now, I'm not completely sold on the resort. I mean, there's still time to change. Just saying... 
Just sayin'... 
I feel extremely lucky and, no matter what, I won't be calling them a third time!! 
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I seem to forget all the Christmas stuff, too. We've really got to get back for a week or so to finally do it all. 
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Disney Magic - Oct 2015
Holly: 
youric again!!
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