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1. Do you think it is necessary to send a room request for DSIL to have a first floor room in advance or will it be pretty easy to just get one upon check in?
All room requests should be sent in advance. Note that they are just requests. I'd say she has a 33% chance of getting a first-floor room, since all the buildings have 3 floors.
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2. Does anyone have any clarification as to whether or not the code for preordering the photopass CD expires?
The PhotoPass is good for 90days from purchase.
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3. Can anyone tell me if the Block Party Bash at DHS is something we should make a point to see?
If you like parades, it sure is!
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4. Is there a secret to getting a late check out on departure day? I've tried this twice already and both times was told "no". I would love to be able to go to breakfast and then go back and check out. Although, now that I think about it, we should have plenty of time since our breakfast is earlier at 8:50am, right?
I think you have a better chance if you check out on a slow turnover day (like mid-week) than on a typical turnover day (Sat/Sun).
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5. What do you think we should do about dinner on Tuesday? This is the day we have golf/tea happening during the day. Some options are: Head to Epcot for EEMH and have Cantina. Or head to DTD and have WPE or maybe even EOS. Opinions?
My choice would be do to go Epcot and grab counter service while enjoying EEMH.
1. Do you think it is necessary to send a room request for DSIL to have a first floor room in advance or will it be pretty easy to just get one upon check in?
I would call the resort directly 7-10 days before you leave (closer to 7, as I know they don't even know you exist until closer to your vacation dates) and ask to speak to the room assigner. I broke my toe just before our vacation in August 2006. I called the resort and spoke to the room assigner. She was really nice and she helped me figure out where the best location for us would be. (I had the resort map from WillCAD's site open on my screen)
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5. What do you think we should do about dinner on Tuesday? This is the day we have golf/tea happening during the day. Some options are: Head to Epcot for EEMH and have Cantina. Or head to DTD and have WPE or maybe even EOS. Opinions?
I'd probably just go with the flow of the day and see where your spirit takes you!
I say to go ahead and send in a room request fax. When we faxed one back in March we got all our requests. I would also ask about it when you check in.
You know we LOVE EOS so my vote is for that since you'll be at Epcot EEMH on Thursday
We saw the Block Party and liked it but I wish we had been in a better spot. Once I get my PP back tomorrow I will post that update either Sunday or Monday and you'll see some pics from it. We were in front of the Toy Story floats and I wish we had parked ourselves in front of the Monster's Inc. one but we didn't know it stopped like that.
And I am super excited to hang out with you on that Thursday!! I'm hoping we can meet back up after dinner to ride a ride or two!
Amanda, love your ramblings. Makes the time go faster. Another thought for Tuesday might be to make an ADR at POR before going out to Epcot. Hurry back. Loving the updates.
Today I got our Park Hoppers in the mail from Undercover Tourist!!! I ordered them on Monday night at around 9pm, got a call to verify a confusing address on Tuesday morning around 8:30am, and today received them in the mail. All that in under 1 week!! Amazing, I am so glad I heard such good things here and they were all true!!! Everything was accurate and the speed is just amazing
I decided I may make a little "packet" for the Beltrans and the Desimones. . . . . I think I will decorate it with some Disney scrapbooking stickers on the front and then inside put a copy of the itinerary, the park hoppers, their flight information, copies of the menus from allears, maybe some Disney Dollars ($10?). What else??? Any suggestions? Also, what should I put it in? A large mailing envelope? What would be cute? Nothing crazy or expensive because the Beltrans already have 2 baskets coming to them from memories by betsy. One for EJ and one with baby stuff for our soon to arrive nephew. . . .
I am getting more and more excited. I know the summer will shortly be over when we get back, but I just want to go already!!! I am sooooo looking forward to just being away? Ya know what I mean? No work, no worries, nothing. . . . . Aaaahhhhh
Thats so awesome about your tickets! I know you were so excited about that!
Okay so i made my friend crissy this folder that i bought from target. the folder was plain and came in a pack of 3 for 1.99 ...i then put some scrapbook paper on the front and decorated with stickers for her to put all her info inside. I'll post a pic of it soon on our PTR...it took maybe 20mins to make. And maybe about 8 dollars in stickers and paper if that really.
how expensive are those baskets? have you ever had one delivered? does she has a website? can you gear it to an occasion?? i've never used this before and was curious of your thoughts because i trust your opinion
I'm so excited for you! I know that when i'm there i leave my problems here at home for sure!
how expensive are those baskets? have you ever had one delivered? does she has a website? can you gear it to an occasion?? i've never used this before and was curious of your thoughts because i trust your opinion
I'm so excited for you! I know that when i'm there i leave my problems here at home for sure!
I use memoriesbybetsy.com. She is absolutely fabulous and I've used her for about 2 other trips already. She will gear it toward whatever you want and is the most helpful person to deal with.
I actually may be ordering another basket from her for Mary and Jimmy. More on that in the next update!!!!
I use memoriesbybetsy.com. She is absolutely fabulous and I've used her for about 2 other trips already. She will gear it toward whatever you want and is the most helpful person to deal with.
I actually may be ordering another basket from her for Mary and Jimmy. More on that in the next update!!!!
Ditto on that! We have used her twice and the first time it was during the switchover from Memoires by Sarah to Memories by Betsey and everything went FABULOUS! She really is the best! I am so satisfied with her I would never use anyone else and recommend her ALL the time!
I like the packet idea for the families. I've used the presentation binders from Staples for things before. They aren't really like the binders you would use in school. It's more like a 'floppy-type' folder with clear sheet protectors inside. They are durable and run about $5. I searched for them on their website and I think this is it, but I'm not sure because I have purchased them in red before and they only offer blue & white on the site. In the store, I found them by the really durable 2-pocket folders that come in 10 to a pack. Hope this helps!
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I would love to be able to go to breakfast and then go back and check out. Although, now that I think about it, we should have plenty of time since our breakfast is earlier at 8:50am, right?
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Today I got our Park Hoppers in the mail from Undercover Tourist!!! I ordered them on Monday night at around 9pm, got a call to verify a confusing address on Tuesday morning around 8:30am, and today received them in the mail. All that in under 1 week!! Amazing, I am so glad I heard such good things here and they were all true!!! 
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