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Okay, Poly Concierge it is! ....... but I'm not putting any money on it. It'll be interesting to see what their holiday decorations are like with the renovations. I've always thought the Poly was the least interesting of all the resorts for Christmas. I bet they've come up with something much better this year.
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Congrats on the upgrade! I love how Muffin tells you one minute that you should delete the Disney site from your browser and the next minute he's checking for prices. You've taught him well.
Why yes I have!! He is a good grasshopper!!
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Okay, Poly Concierge it is! ....... but I'm not putting any money on it. It'll be interesting to see what their holiday decorations are like with the renovations. I've always thought the Poly was the least interesting of all the resorts for Christmas. I bet they've come up with something much better this year.
I wouldn't place any bets either, Laurie!! I know we are fickle!! The funny thing is, before this year, we honestly booked something, made plans and waited for it to happen. Something must be happening to our brains!!. I sure hope the Polynesian is nice for Christmas!!
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Tell Muffin he is an enabler.
I think we all knew there was no way your report wouldn't have changes. The only way that happens is if you skip thePTR and go straight to TR - after the fact!
You should join the Psychic Friends Hotline!! I honestly thought when I typed all of this up in the beginning, that was that.
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You at least always make the PTR interesting with all your changes!
Kelly, you always think of the nicest way of calling people nuts!!
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Tell Muffin he is an enabler.
I think we all knew there was no way your report wouldn't have changes. The only way that happens is if you skip thePTR and go straight to TR - after the fact!
He is an enabler, isn't he?!?!? Well, like Kelly said, at least I am not boring! I like to share with my fellow planning nuts (ie. Your Guys!) to do that!!
Since we have decided to do Club Level this time and we didn't get a dining plan (which, by the way, is freaking me out! ), I am having a very hard time deciding on ADR's.
Don't throw rotten tomatoes at me, Lisa, but 'Ohana for dinner used to be a must do for us. We have eaten there countless times with our cousins and have always loved the atmosphere and the food. The last two times in a row were so disappointing for us that we didn't even go last summer and don't have it booked this summer either.
We did go for breakfast last year and it is again on our list for July, but I am a little nervous about booking it for dinner. It would be so convenient and Muffin really wants to go back, but even he said the food has not been the same. So I am on the fence about that.
We also have one night at MVMCP and hopefully, one night at the Candlelight Processional. We spent the extra bucks on the Club lounge, so we will definitely go there as well. That still leaves a couple of nights to book dinners. BOG is completely booked for the week and honestly, I that dinner but we will also be doing it in July for the second time and I don't want it to lose it's magic.
I thought about Jiko, but we never get a car and would have to take a cab there and back. That is still not off the list, but I doubt we will do that one. Also, V & A's, we only do for very special occasions and we've already spent a boatload extra on this trip. Perhaps if we really enjoy Narcoossee's or Citrico's this time, we will put those on the ADR list.
I know. Everyone should have problems like this, but since it is just the two of us, we really wanted to have a few special dinners. Where am I not thinking of that would be convenient? We certainly will not die if we have to wing it, but it would be nice to plan in advance. One disadvantage of ditching the Yacht Club is that there was no problem finding something nearby or lack of places to go around there! :
I am thinking the first day we will have dinner at Kona Cafe and then go to MK. After that, the only other thing I know for sure is that we are going to MVMCP on December 3rd. (Already bought those tickets.)
Oh Tara, I just love your crazy-ever-changing plans!! So much alike, I tell you!! You'll be pretty close to Cali Grill for a nice dinner if you like it there.
Are you planning any excursions for your cruise? Way back, I did this snorkeling excursion on a Western Caribbean, Royal Caribbean cruise, I don't remember exactly what it was called or what island it was on (helpful, aren't I? ), but every 2 people got their own motorized dingy boat and you would follow the guide to a snorkeling area, then jump off and swim around. It was extremely fun, and we were the only excursion that wasn't cancelled that day because the water was too rough, but our boats were small enough to get to the good snorkeling spots! I would highly recommend it if you want to do any snorkeling!
Maybe I missed it, but what about California Grill? Maybe you could catch the fireworks from there? We are doing the Christmas Party and the Candlelight Processional too and I am so excited!
Maybe I missed it, but what about California Grill? Maybe you could catch the fireworks from there? We are doing the Christmas Party and the Candlelight Processional too and I am so excited!
I was going to suggest California Grill, since you will be on the monorail....
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I don't think your nuts! It's hard to narrow down all the good choices at Disney. What about Liberty Tavern Inn for an early dinner the night you do MVMCP?
I just had this feeling that the Poly wasn't totally out of the picture. Congrats on booking Club Level! Very nice way to spend those winnings. Like a couple of other here, I was going to suggest Artist Point and Cali Grill. deciding!
Glad I didn't see the "evil" hint earlier! The alterations seem great and as David Bowie once said CH- CH-CHANGES!
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You've taught him well. 
I know we are fickle!! The funny thing is, before this year, we honestly booked something, made plans and waited for it to happen. Something must be happening to our brains!!
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that dinner but we will also be doing it in July for the second time and I don't want it to lose it's magic.
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You'll be pretty close to Cali Grill for a nice dinner if you like it there.
), but every 2 people got their own motorized dingy boat and you would follow the guide to a snorkeling area, then jump off and swim around. It was extremely fun, and we were the only excursion that wasn't cancelled that day because the water was too rough, but our boats were small enough to get to the good snorkeling spots! I would highly recommend it if you want to do any snorkeling! 
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Very nice way to spend those winnings. Like a couple of other here, I was going to suggest Artist Point and Cali Grill. 
deciding! 
The alterations seem great and as David Bowie once said CH- CH-CHANGES! 
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