FIRSTS, BIRTHS, and GIRTHS…A September 2013 PTR - Page 6 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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Don't know how I missed this one. Sounds like you are doing an excellent job on your planning for such a large group.
Kudos to you for considering how best to have a successful vacation and get DH hooked . At first, I thought - "7 days and only going to MK???" But, it makes a lot of sense. You're also staying at a wonderful resort, so this gives you time to enjoy it as well. Nice job!
As for the signature TR link - maybe this will help. When you open up the "edit signature" box, you click the link icon. After adding your link, it should show the technical link name, but it will be repeated AND highlighted. Before hitting return, just type in the title of your TR, hit return, and the link should now show up with just the Title.
You should be able to get to the sale just by checking out the site...I don't think it's "selective" or anything. Boy do I understand that exhaustion thing! Good luck tonight! Absolutely you can change your mind! So another vote for Brave...
Oh I meant I hadn't done the closet cleaning yet, I did get the email. I just ordered some matching shirts for us. I didn't buy too many because I want to see what size I'll be when the trip comes first.
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Don't know how I missed this one. Sounds like you are doing an excellent job on your planning for such a large group.
Kudos to you for considering how best to have a successful vacation and get DH hooked . At first, I thought - "7 days and only going to MK???" But, it makes a lot of sense. You're also staying at a wonderful resort, so this gives you time to enjoy it as well. Nice job!
As for the signature TR link - maybe this will help. When you open up the "edit signature" box, you click the link icon. After adding your link, it should show the technical link name, but it will be repeated AND highlighted. Before hitting return, just type in the title of your TR, hit return, and the link should now show up with just the Title.
Thank you so much! I know it probably sounds crazy to only visit Magic Kingdom but you're right in that it makes sense for us for this trip. I'm already thinking about a trip for next year with my DM, myself, and DD. Thanks for the help with the link...I got it to show the title now, but for some reason if I click it, it takes me to a blank page. Any way to fix that?
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Oh I meant I hadn't done the closet cleaning yet, I did get the email. I just ordered some matching shirts for us. I didn't buy too many because I want to see what size I'll be when the trip comes first.
Yeah, makes sense to probably wait just a little while...I'm glad you were able to get a couple!
Good Morning Passporter Friends! ...and a Happy Monday! I am having a fantastic morning so far! I received an email this morning from an "airfare watch" site stating that the fare for my flights may have decreased. When I logged onto Southwest's site, sure enough! Our fares dropped by $19 per person each way! Woohoo!! I know it doesn't seem like a lot, but $114 total isn't too bad, especially for my first time playing the airfare watch game! I made the changes online and then immediately emailed the others in my group who are flying to let them know to change theirs as well. Fingers crossed they get the credit as well! I'm also excited to receive my and DH's shirts that I ordered from Disney Store last week. They should arrive tomorrow!
Now...for the big reveal...I believe the guesses for Dinner and a Movie night last Friday were Brave, Cars, Cinderella, and Ratatouille.
We had a little hiccup when we initially put the DVD into the player. It wouldn't work! I completely forgot that DD used to watch this movie every day, several times a day about a year ago and it skips like crazy! We decided to throw in the towel and search for a movie on On-Demand instead. I was bummed! As DH searched through the movie listings, guess what was available?!!!! A BUG'S LIFE!!!!! WE WERE SAVED!!!!
My favorite part of this movie is when Flik brings the "Warrior Bugs" back to the colony and they put on the huge party for them. When the "Warrior Bugs" realized what they are supposed to do, they started to leave and Flik tells the princess that they have to have a secret meeting and starts talking in code....including BYOB!
Hmmm...I wonder what this Friday's movie will be?! Bring on the guesses!
I'm glad you were able to find it on demand! We have a few of our DVDs worn out too. I started re-purchasing them on blu-ray, but after awhile that cost adds up! I love the invites you do. Is there a template you use? I'd love to adopt it in my house.
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I'm glad you were able to find it on demand! We have a few of our DVDs worn out too. I started re-purchasing them on blu-ray, but after awhile that cost adds up! I love the invites you do. Is there a template you use? I'd love to adopt it in my house.
I think I need to start repurchasing too. I may try and get the combo DVD/Blu Ray packs "just in case." Glad you like the invites! They are so fun to make; I just use a premade template in Word. I think it's under invitations or events...something like that. I just deleted the stuff I didn't plan to use and customized it for our needs.
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So close! I forgot about Bug's Life. So Cars will my guess for this week too.
Such cute tees for your DD!
I'll send you a PM about how I do the TR link.
I know you were so close!! I've got your vote noted for this week! Thanks for the PM! I also received one from shazza and I think I was able to figure it out. I had the http:// part in there twice which is why, when I clicked the link to my PTR, I only got a blank screen. Thanks so much for your help! I'll be keeping both the messages in case I need them in the future and forget how to link again!
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. At first, I thought - "7 days and only going to MK???" But, it makes a lot of sense. You're also staying at a wonderful resort, so this gives you time to enjoy it as well. Nice job!
I completely forgot that DD used to watch this movie every day, several times a day about a year ago and it skips like crazy! We decided to throw in the towel and search for a movie on On-Demand instead. 
I was bummed! As DH searched through the movie listings, guess what was available?!!!! A BUG'S LIFE!!!!! WE WERE SAVED!!!! 
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