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Geesh...sounds like a lot of craziness with your flights, but great news that Delta gave you each a $300 credit! Glad you got everything worked out. That has to be a load off your mind...and you get an extra day at WDW to boot
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What a headache with your flights! Glad you got it all straightened out and were able to add a day on at BC. Plus congrats on the free dining!!!!
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Yikes with the flights! Glad it all worked out in the end! And glad you were able to get free dining!
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Glad you could be flexible (though I'm sorry it took so long to figure everything out) - and now you've got an extra day and free airfare!
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Wow, that was crazy with Delta! Glad you got it all straightened out (extra day at BC, $300 credit with Delta & free dining)
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I'm glad the flights worked out and that Delta gave you the super credits, but that was the worst switcheroo I've heard of! I've had Delta change the time of my flights, sometimes by a lot, but have never been changed from non-stop to switching planes-- and then separating your family! Whew!
It was a bit crazy back and forth on the phone to Delta and Disney. But, it did work out for us. Some Delta 'cash' and some more free Food!!!!
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Holy cow... what a crazy situation! Delta put us through the ringer a few years ago. I decided to check up on our flights one day, after seeing others mention that Delta changed their flights on them. Well, not only did they change our flight times -- but canceled one completely and didn't even tell us! I was on the phone for an hour trying to get us on another flight. We were finally successful, but our family couldn't sit together - and we got no compensation for our troubles. (In retrospect, I should have asked.) Glad you made out so well. An extra day in the World, more free dining and a free flights for next year sounds pretty darn good to me!!!
How could they cancel and not even tell you...wow!! At least they emailed us. And of course they called us to give up our seats because they needed us.
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What a crazy situation with your flights! But at least you got that straightened out and best of all you get to spend an extra night at Disney and you have free flights for next year. Score!
It's really only a few extra hours in Disney cause we'll have to get to bed early. Our flight is 7:35am so I assume DME will be picking us up at o'dark thirty.
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Wow airlines are crazy these days, my sister had a similar situation on Air Jamaica, changes their flights and their seats weren't together. I agree with you there is no way that I would fly without sitting with my family. We always fly Jetblue and luckily have never had that kind of problem. I am glad that it all finally worked out for you, non-stop flight, seats together, extra day and more free dining, Awesome!!!
We love it in OC too, we go every year for the last two weeks of August, unfortunately we did have to evacuate on Friday but came back late Monday. We only live 2 1/2 hours away so it wasn't that bad and yes it was very nice there after we returned.
That was a big issue to me. Why would you separate a minor from his parent. Maybe their grand plan was to make it so we HAD to give up our seats.
We've actually gone down to OC just for the day before because it's just our favorite Jersey beach ever! We're just about 1 1/2ish hours away from OC.
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From the sounds of of it you had a couple of extremely hectic days that in the end all worked out for your benifit so glad for you cause every dollar you save now you can put towards next year
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Sorry for all the issues with the flight but glad they were able to get it worked out - and it worked out in your favor, especially now that you have free dining as well
Crazy...hectic...but worked out in the end.
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Sorry about all the craziness with your flight, but sounds like it worked out very nicely in the end!!! Your trip is coming up so quickly!! I know you must be getting so excited!
Excited and stressed!!! I really feel so unprepared for this trip. I still have so many little things to do. And I have to still make 2 Halloween costumes and just started cutting them out last night.
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Thats soooo exciting that you got free dining not so exciting that you waited on the phone that long only to be hung up on but thats a huge savings!!!! Congrats cannot wait to hear more
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Wow, what a saga with the flights, but I'm so glad it ended up OK in the end. I bet you were relieved as well!
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Congrats on the FD, the extra night/day and the airfare credit for next year!
Relieved and glad that saga is over. Any extra time in Disney is just fine with me.
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Well I am glad Delta made it right and gave you a $300 credit! I rarely fly with Delta anymore as they have messed with our flights on more than one occasion.
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My goodness, what a mess with the flights and with getting your call through for Free Dining! Glad you persevered! We had the same problem the last time we flew with Delta and now we don't fly Delta. They are forever changing their non-stops to layovers at Atlanta. We just can do that with Stefanie as it's too much walking.
We probably wouldn't have flown Delta again...especially if my friend came through with the 'sale' date for the Continental flights. But, if they're going to pay for our flights for next year, we'll fly Delta. Hey, maybe they'll screw us up again next year and we can make this a regular routine.
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Man what a roller coaster it was to get caught up! Free Dining! Airfare for next year too! Awesome Dawn! And you can continue to borrow my ideas - as long as I get to borrow something from you sometime.
We're almost there! Are you feeling as unprepared and overwhelmed as I am??? Just nod and smile even if you're not I'm thinking we'll probably see you at CMC on Sunday morning, but if not, hopefully we can plan a meet at DHS on the 10th for the Osbourne Lights
OK, My head hurts after reading all that drama. WTH?? I'm really happy that in the end it all worked out. Free flights for next year ( end of September what what??) and an extra day at the lovely BC!!!
I've seen you around the boards and just thought I'd jump in. You have a lovely family, and I'm sure you're getting really excited for your trip!
Welcome aboard!! So glad you hopped on. Thank you so much, and yes...excited and stressed and excited!
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Okay, both of those days would have stressed me out! But, the outcome was definitely worth the headache!
It was a little like a circus for a couple of hours, but at least we got a benefit in the end.
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I missed the start of your TR! Ok, I need to catch up, and I promise I will!
Please...I need to catch up on this myself
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Man what a roller coaster it was to get caught up! Free Dining! Airfare for next year too! Awesome Dawn! And you can continue to borrow my ideas - as long as I get to borrow something from you sometime.
Yeah, I prefere the RnRC type of roller coaster, but it worked out for us in the end. The pressure!! I hope I have something you can steal sometime.
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We're almost there! Are you feeling as unprepared and overwhelmed as I am??? Just nod and smile even if you're not I'm thinking we'll probably see you at CMC on Sunday morning, but if not, hopefully we can plan a meet at DHS on the 10th for the Osbourne Lights
Jenn...I am completely unprepared!! I feel like there is just so much to get ready for the trip, and then Halloween is thrown in there and I've only cut out the pattern pieces...now I've got to start sewing! We'll be stressed together, but soon we'll be in the bubble.
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OK, My head hurts after reading all that drama. WTH?? I'm really happy that in the end it all worked out. Free flights for next year ( end of September what what??) and an extra day at the lovely BC!!!
You're head??!! My ear was on fire (because of course that day our house phone decided not to work and I was on my cell) And yes...it did work out. I saw on your TR that you got a BB BUT you were supposed to go for Jersey Week next year .
Okay…we leave in 10 days and I am woefully behind on this PTR. Things were crazy the past two weeks and we had a couple of unexpected doctor appointments and a trip to the ER thrown in for good measure. Everyone is fine, but it all just cut into what little prep time I have left. Feelin’ the stress!! So, I’ll have to jam a couple of updates in a day to get all of the plans up before we go and start doing the plans So without further adieu, I’ll begin with our plans.
Friday 11/4:
We will wake up at the crack of…never mind ...we will wake up at o’dark thirty (Jason assures me he is going to pop right out of bed and he’s been making me practice with him) and hop in the van and everyone but Craig will go back to sleep We’ll pack a little something for breakfast and let the boys snack in the car. We have a reservation at a parking lot shuttle service we’ve used before so we’ll park there and head to JFK for our flight. We should arrive in MCO at 11:15am and we’ll catch DME for the BC.
We don’t have any big plans this day except to head over to Epcot for dinner at R&C at 6:45 (a first for us and I'm really looking forward to those fish & chips) So, we’ll see what the boys want to do while we wait for our room to be ready. We’ll just be happy to be back in the bubble after two years away.
Oh yeah…I’m also way behind on the trivia, so I’ll throw a couple in here and there. (My hat’s off to those of you who are so good at keeping up with PTRs and TRs, I’m feeling kind of lame )
-The fire station on Main Street is Station No. 71 for the year the MK opened, 1971.
-In order to rank as a “Galactic Hero” at Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, you must score 900,000 to 999,999 points.
-More than 26,000 feet of lights outline the World Showcase pavilions during Illuminations. Enough to stretch across the Golden Gate Bridge 6 times.
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I'll be getting into MCO about an hour before you if my flight is on time. If it's late, I may see you there! I'll also be spending that evening at Epcot... really, I'm not stalking you.
Great first day plans! I had a photo of the fish and chips somewhere, but of course I can't find it. I can tell you it's HUUUUUUUUUUUUGE and delicious! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!
Also, super envious that you get to be there at the same time as Laurie!!!
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Oh no... sorry you've had such a stressful week! Hope it's smooth sailing from here.
How awesome that you have almost an entire day to enjoy the bubble on Friday. We can't escape NJ until evening and won't arrive until after 9 p.m. But we'll hit the ground running on Saturday!
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Glad it all worked out in the end! 
And glad you were able to get free dining! 
Glad you got it all straightened out (extra day at BC, $300 credit with Delta & free dining)
Maybe their grand plan was to make it so we HAD to give up our seats. 
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Things were crazy the past two weeks and we had a couple of unexpected doctor appointments and a trip to the ER thrown in for good measure. Everyone is fine, but it all just cut into what little prep time I have left. Feelin’ the stress!! 
I’m feeling kind of lame )
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