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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
WDW Scavenger Hunt News - Finally!
So with all the excitement last week, I just hadn't had a chance to talk about the fact that FINALLY....D23 announced that tickets for the WDW Scavenger Hunt will be available starting February 24.
I've had this event on my radar since it was announced. Two days to go through all four parks.
It's like the Amazing Race for Disney World!
I feel like that classic Disney commercial - "I can't sleep - I'm too excited!"
The dates have been announced for what seems like for-e-ver. I book a villa at BCV and sat tight because I was not going to book airfare until I know this event was for sure going to happen.
Now that I know it's happening, I'm sitting tight, biting my nails, watching for an airfare sale. I rarely plan last minute trips. Waiting this long to buy airfare gives me the willies. But I'm playing chicken with Delta and we'll see when I flinch.
DD and I will be a team. The boys have their trip to BSA SeaBase in June so I can kinda justify a girls adventure. A little.
I'm a little excited to see if this plays out the way I want it to. I need Tink to send some pixie dust this way!
I've had this event on my radar since it was announced. Two days to go through all four parks.
It's like the Amazing Race for Disney World!
I feel like that classic Disney commercial - "I can't sleep - I'm too excited!"
The dates have been announced for what seems like for-e-ver. I book a villa at BCV and sat tight because I was not going to book airfare until I know this event was for sure going to happen.
Now that I know it's happening, I'm sitting tight, biting my nails, watching for an airfare sale. I rarely plan last minute trips. Waiting this long to buy airfare gives me the willies. But I'm playing chicken with Delta and we'll see when I flinch.
DD and I will be a team. The boys have their trip to BSA SeaBase in June so I can kinda justify a girls adventure. A little.
I'm a little excited to see if this plays out the way I want it to. I need Tink to send some pixie dust this way!
Friday, February 4, 2011
DCL Online Check-In Determines Port Arrival Times
DCL has some new check-in and port arrival time information:
Each arrival time slot has a limited number of spaces. Therefore, Guest should complete their online check-in as soon as possible in order to have access to the largest selection of available arrival times.
•This is not applicable to Concierge and Platinum Guests, who can arrive at any time.
•Guest who purchase Disney Cruise Line Air or Ground Transportation will not need to select a time.
•For Guest with independently purchased air, only times appropriate for their flight arrival time will appear.
If you have already fully completed the online check-in process for an upcoming cruise (prior to these enhancements), any submitted information will be transferred over. However, Guests are encouraged to login and select a Port Arrival time.
Also
New Online Cruise Check-In Process
Enhanced online check-in process for Disney Cruise Line, “My Online Check-In.”
From DCL: You now can look forward to a more intuitive and streamlined input with improved technology that makes it easier and quicker to complete the necessary forms. In addition, a new animated video has been created featuring Goofy, who can help you walk through the process.
Here are some of the enhancements:
• More easily understood, smaller sections to simplify the process.
• Ability to easily enter information for the entire traveling party.
• Ability to enter shared information (such as home address) once and apply to additional members of the traveling party.
• If a Guest has cruised with Disney before some information automatically populates, such as address or passport information, reducing input time.
Guests are given access to “My Online Check-in” as follows:
•Concierge and Platinum Castaway Club: 120 days in advance
•Gold Castaway Club: 105 days in advance
•Silver Castaway Club: 90 days in advance
•First Time Cruiser: 75 days in advance
So...if you want that early arrival time, you need to get online and get yourself checked in as soon as you can.
Each arrival time slot has a limited number of spaces. Therefore, Guest should complete their online check-in as soon as possible in order to have access to the largest selection of available arrival times.
•This is not applicable to Concierge and Platinum Guests, who can arrive at any time.
•Guest who purchase Disney Cruise Line Air or Ground Transportation will not need to select a time.
•For Guest with independently purchased air, only times appropriate for their flight arrival time will appear.
If you have already fully completed the online check-in process for an upcoming cruise (prior to these enhancements), any submitted information will be transferred over. However, Guests are encouraged to login and select a Port Arrival time.
Also
New Online Cruise Check-In Process
Enhanced online check-in process for Disney Cruise Line, “My Online Check-In.”
From DCL: You now can look forward to a more intuitive and streamlined input with improved technology that makes it easier and quicker to complete the necessary forms. In addition, a new animated video has been created featuring Goofy, who can help you walk through the process.
Here are some of the enhancements:
• More easily understood, smaller sections to simplify the process.
• Ability to easily enter information for the entire traveling party.
• Ability to enter shared information (such as home address) once and apply to additional members of the traveling party.
• If a Guest has cruised with Disney before some information automatically populates, such as address or passport information, reducing input time.
Guests are given access to “My Online Check-in” as follows:
•Concierge and Platinum Castaway Club: 120 days in advance
•Gold Castaway Club: 105 days in advance
•Silver Castaway Club: 90 days in advance
•First Time Cruiser: 75 days in advance
So...if you want that early arrival time, you need to get online and get yourself checked in as soon as you can.
Star Wars Weekends Dates Officially Announced!
It's that time again!
From the latest Star Wars Beacon Newsletter:
The official dates for 2011 Star Wars Weekends are:
May 20-22
May 27-29
June 3-5
June 10-12
If you've never been to Star Wars Weekends (and you are a fan), it's a MUST-SEE!
I'm currently torn between doing Destination D the week before opening OR doing a quick weekend in May just for SWW.
Stay tuned! More announcements will be forthcoming!
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