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We'll be in Epcot on November 15th in the morning too Tara!!! Hope we can meet up to introduce ourselves (I will PM you my cell phone). We're meeting up with Cam and Luke that morning to do Mission Space together which would be so nice if we could all get a group picture!
Sorry you had to go through all that with the room change because of the dogs. I like dogs and have them growing up but I struggle with a dog hair allergy and was not all that thrilled with Disney's decision to try out a few resorts as testers. I hope this doesn't become a resort wide new policy for Disney. In any case, it was so nice of you to switch resorts for the Adlers since I know just how much you love the Yacht Club.
That would be amazing!! It’s okay about switching. I did some research on the Boardwalk and it looks really nice! It’s just too much money to spend to have to worry about Adrienne being nervous. I am so with you on the policy. Even the CM’s I spoke with were a little befuddled. As much as I love Lilly, I can’t imagine enjoying a Disney vacation with her. I much prefer to get her new Pluto bandanas!
So we haven’t even told the Adlers about the resort switch because they honestly won’t care and I would never want them to feel like they caused any stress.
I had to call DME and get new luggage tags for Dave and Adrienne and this was, thankfully, not a problem. The CM assured me that the new tags would be sent out tomorrow and should arrive in plenty of time.
Fortunately, we didn’t have to change any of our plans either! And! We still get to use the International Gateway into Epcot!! We looked at several you tube videos for the Boardwalk as well. I must say it looks really nice!!
Also, try not to laugh but I never realized that your Magic Band just goes where you go!! I had in my brain that it was Resort specific for some reason but then I thought about it and realized that made no sense!
That was funny with the police station! Plans are looking good and glad you had a good CM to get you into the Boardwalk! It's a great resort and I'm sure you'll love it.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
That was funny with the police station! Plans are looking good and glad you had a good CM to get you into the Boardwalk! It's a great resort and I'm sure you'll love it.
October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I think you’ll like Boardwalk. That’s where we are Nov 5-7.
I’m neutral on the dog decision. I don’t think we would have ever done it - mostly because the fee is more than we paid to board Rory here, AND, he’d get no attention while we were in the parks. He was the center of attention 24/7 at our breeders (where he’d board). Or, you’d have to constantly head back to your room to take care of your dog.
That all said, I am finding it a little funny how up in arms folks are about Disney changing their policy. The DVC FB Page is blowing up.
I think you’ll like Boardwalk. That’s where we are Nov 5-7.
I’m neutral on the dog decision. I don’t think we would have ever done it - mostly because the fee is more than we paid to board Rory here, AND, he’d get no attention while we were in the parks. He was the center of attention 24/7 at our breeders (where he’d board). Or, you’d have to constantly head back to your room to take care of your dog.
That all said, I am finding it a little funny how up in arms folks are about Disney changing their policy. The DVC FB Page is blowing up.
I have a feeling we will be just fine at the Boardwalk after taking a look at it!. As much as I love Lilly, I’m afraid I agree with people who are against it in this setting. I think there are many people who do not wish to be near them for one reason or another. Especially when paying a fortune to enjoy their vacation. (However, I would only say that on here). In any case, I’m glad things worked out for us. Adrienne really is terrified of them.
I hope you love the Boardwalk. DD, DGrD and I spent a wonderful week there in early Sept to celebrate our Fall Birthdays. We had a one bedroom with a pool/garden view. While we were there we got up close and personal with Hurricane Irma. Let me tell you Disney took such good care of us! We were suppose to leave the Saturday the storm hit at 5:05 and of course they closed the airport at 5! So we had 3+ extra days extended to our trip. DGrD received some special Disney magic when she was gifted a one day park hopper ticket. DD and I have annual passes but DGrD did not. Her tickets were used up since our vacation was suppose to be over. When we heard they were opening the parks on Tuesday and we couldn't leave until Wednesday we were going to buy her a one day ticket. But, the CM we spoke with at guest services arrange for her to have it as a special birthday gift! Oh, and for as many times as we had to add on a night or two to our reservation, Boardwalk and DVC came through for us! Never had to change rooms either. DH and I have been there several times and have had wonderful experiences. Celebrated our 48th anniversary there a couple of years ago and they spoiled us with cards, candy, cookies, etc.
Now that I've shared all that I hope that is the pixie dust needed for you all to have a great time!
I hope you love the Boardwalk. DD, DGrD and I spent a wonderful week there in early Sept to celebrate our Fall Birthdays. We had a one bedroom with a pool/garden view. While we were there we got up close and personal with Hurricane Irma. Let me tell you Disney took such good care of us! We were suppose to leave the Saturday the storm hit at 5:05 and of course they closed the airport at 5! So we had 3+ extra days extended to our trip. DGrD received some special Disney magic when she was gifted a one day park hopper ticket. DD and I have annual passes but DGrD did not. Her tickets were used up since our vacation was suppose to be over. When we heard they were opening the parks on Tuesday and we couldn't leave until Wednesday we were going to buy her a one day ticket. But, the CM we spoke with at guest services arrange for her to have it as a special birthday gift! Oh, and for as many times as we had to add on a night or two to our reservation, Boardwalk and DVC came through for us! Never had to change rooms either. DH and I have been there several times and have had wonderful experiences. Celebrated our 48th anniversary there a couple of years ago and they spoiled us with cards, candy, cookies, etc.
Now that I've shared all that I hope that is the pixie dust needed for you all to have a great time!
That’s an awesome story, Barb!! I am more than sure that it will!!!
I’m so glad it worked out Tara. I’m sure Adrienne is not the only guest with a fear of dogs. Thank goodness you realized the problem now before you got down there and it could have been too late to do something!!
I’m so glad it worked out Tara. I’m sure Adrienne is not the only guest with a fear of dogs. Thank goodness you realized the problem now before you got down there and it could have been too late to do something!!
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It’s okay about switching. I did some research on the Boardwalk and it looks really nice! It’s just too much money to spend to have to worry about Adrienne being nervous. I am so with you on the policy. Even the CM’s I spoke with were a little befuddled. As much as I love Lilly, I can’t imagine enjoying a Disney vacation with her. I much prefer to get her new Pluto bandanas!
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And! We still get to use the International Gateway into Epcot!! We looked at several you tube videos for the Boardwalk as well. I must say it looks really nice!!
Plans are looking good and glad you had a good CM to get you into the Boardwalk! 
Dave!!!
). In any case, I’m glad things worked out for us. Adrienne really is terrified of them.
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