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[mmmears]

Is anyone seeing the Lowe's offer on a personal (non-biz) card? Sadly I don't have it on any of my AMEX cards but they are all personal ones.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

I have an admission to make...I still haven't turned my computer on today. LOL! I'm just glancing at my emails on my phone, LOL!

I did eat a pop tart and actually get out of my bed by 10am though so it's progress! Maybe tomorrow will be better...Eh who am I kidding, it's Friday. Might as well chalk this week up as a loss and start fresh Monday!!

 

[LB002]

In applied for SW Bus Premier last night with the goal of earning a 2020-2021 CP. Called last night and this a.m., still getting a 2 week message.

 

[have2getaway]

For President's Day - yeah, that's probably a great price. I'm paying $469 a night for the lowest value days in January. Why not take the Boardwalk though to save $40 a night? (Not sure how many nights you were going).

I would NOT use points and stay off-site. Personally, I think you would regret it... As far as points for Disney goes, don't get hung up on cashing out URs if that's the right thing for you. I think this needs to be said to everybody here: Cashing out URs at 1cpp is GREAT!! If you can get more value than that out of them, ok...but if not...cash 'em out and stay at your dream Disney resort!

We will be there 3 nights—2 days for SWGE. I’m seriously considering the Boardwalk as I don’t expect to spend much time at the pool. Plus, Storm A Long worries me a little. Our boys are tiny and, although they can swim, they aren’t strong swimmers. I went with Yacht Club because it personally appeals to me and DH more, and I can’t stand that clown pool, but it’s not as practical for this trip. My other concern is it doesn’t appear 2 queens and a day bed are guaranteed at Yacht Club, but they are at BWI. It does make more sense to switch. Do you think our boys will be disappointed we aren’t staying at a resort with the Skyliner?

You’re right about cashing out points. If it makes sense for us to do that to enjoy Disney with our kids, I shouldn’t worry about not getting the maximum value possible.

 

[first*toright]

Apparently I'm stuck with the letter for a little while - need 10 posts before I can change my avatar.

 

[elgerber]

Apparently I'm stuck with the letter for a little while - need 10 posts before I can change my avatar.

Keep going, we don't mind

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Apparently I'm stuck with the letter for a little while - need 10 posts before I can change my avatar.

Only 5 more to go! Although the DIS spam filter will probably only let you post every 20-30 minutes right now, LOL!

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

We will be there 3 nights—2 days for SWGE. I’m seriously considering the Boardwalk as I don’t expect to spend much time at the pool. Plus, Storm A Long worries me a little. Our boys are tiny and, although they can swim, they aren’t strong swimmers. I went with Yacht Club because it personally appeals to me and DH more, and I can’t stand that clown pool, but it’s not as practical for this trip. My other concern is it doesn’t appear 2 queens and a day bed are guaranteed at Yacht Club, but they are at BWI. It does make more sense to switch. Do you think our boys will be disappointed we aren’t staying at a resort with the Skyliner?

You’re right about cashing out points. If it makes sense for us to do that to enjoy Disney with our kids, I shouldn’t worry about not getting the maximum value possible.

At that time of year on a short trip, I probably wouldn't let pool drive my decision. What if it ends up being highs of 65 or 70 and you nix the pool altogether?

Personally...I'd take FEET over skyliner every day of the week! At YC or BW you are completely in control of your park arrival time. If they want to ride the Skyliner you could carve out some time and ride it someday when you're leaving DHS or Epcot. You'll have to connect through CBR to the other line though but it could be a fun way to spend an hour...

 

[miztressuz]

Is anyone seeing the Lowe's offer on a personal (non-biz) card? Sadly I don't have it on any of my AMEX cards but they are all personal ones.

It's a biz offer, so even if it glitches and you find it on a personal, with the way AmEx is I'm not sure I'd add it to a personal now.

 

[wendow]

@first*toright When I logged in this morning and saw your name and pic, I thought we had another SFF2 situation going on Glad it's really you!

 

[wendow]

I did eat a pop tart and actually get out of my bed by 10am though so it's progress! Maybe tomorrow will be better...Eh who am I kidding, it's Friday. Might as well chalk this week up as a loss and start fresh Monday!!

I wouldn't have too much riding on Monday. You should probably plan to 'ease' into your week

 

[amalone1013]

Speaking of games... I opened my shared desk drawer a little bit ago to get a pen and there was a gift with my name on it! We did a work secret santa exchange but mine was out on the exchange day. I got Pictionary Air, I saw it while browsing for ideas and thought it looked fun. It looks like classic Pictionary minus the board part, with a pen so you 'draw' in the air and your team uses a phone app to see the lines you are drawing... or you can cast it to a tv. The drawer can't see what they've done

@SouthFayetteFan I noticed while Christmas shopping that Villianous has expansion sets, maybe a future gift idea if your family enjoys the game.

 

[wendow]

DP: I cashed out the majority of my dh's AA miles on 12/21 in a proactive effort not to lose them. Got shipment notices several days ago and I see 9 of the 11 awards out for delivery today!

 

[AmyAnne]

So I played this game with my wife and daughter this evening:
https://www.target.com/p/ravensburger-disney-villainous-the-worst-takes-it-all-game/-/A-53355096
We got it for her for Christmas. They had been playing it a lot but forced me to play tonight. I'll be honest, I did NOT like it at first because there's a TON of reading/rules/nuance. But by the end, it was pretty neat! I'd totally recommend it as a fun game to play!! We've been doing a lot of board games over holiday break. I guess I'm just here reminiscing before bed tonight because I don't want to work tomorrow, lol!

We also have been enjoying Disney Codenames!

Have you played this? https://www.target.com/p/color-brain-disney-edition-card-game/-/A-75562930

Dh and I love it

I have this and need to play. Maybe this weekend or next! We went to play a game on christmas and I had this but thought oh lots of rules, it's kinda late already so I'll go with monopoly everyone knows how to play. Next thing I know its midnight and weve been playing monopoly for 5 hours...

We have that one, too. I know what you mean about the rules. It felt like it took forever the first few times we played. I doubt it will get played during this break (DD leaves this weekend and it's more fun to play as a family) because we are in the middle of an "Exit" game right now but DH had to go back to work so who knows when that will get finished... I'm glad you enjoy it! I think that's the one we got last year.

We are a board game family, too. Our current favorites are Settlers of Catan and Ticket to Ride, with Disney Clue and Trivial Pursuit as old standbys. Monopoly (and Risk) take way too long.

I have found that some of the newer games are just too convoluted to be worth playing long-term. But I'll look into the ones mentioned here.

 

[StephPlum]

Here is the game I got for Christmas. National Park Trivia game We spent part of the day playing (I crushed it!)

 

[Judique]

We will be there 3 nights—2 days for SWGE. I’m seriously considering the Boardwalk as I don’t expect to spend much time at the pool. Plus, Storm A Long worries me a little. Our boys are tiny and, although they can swim, they aren’t strong swimmers. I went with Yacht Club because it personally appeals to me and DH more, and I can’t stand that clown pool, but it’s not as practical for this trip. My other concern is it doesn’t appear 2 queens and a day bed are guaranteed at Yacht Club, but they are at BWI. It does make more sense to switch. Do you think our boys will be disappointed we aren’t staying at a resort with the Skyliner?

You’re right about cashing out points. If it makes sense for us to do that to enjoy Disney with our kids, I shouldn’t worry about not getting the maximum value possible.

The skyliner is only about an 8 minute walk from BWI. Or yacht club. (for anyone who doesn't really know, it doesn't unload inside at Epcot, but outside across from the boat landing and between the Guest Relations/ticket booths and the bag check for epcot at International gateway). And if you care to walk to DHS, BWI is closer - just cut through across from the bus stop to pick up the DHS path. Don't go all the way around.

Also, my grands love the Clown pool. The baby pool is right next to the playground and it's difficult to get them away from there. Don't know how old yours are but I hated Stormalong Bay with my younger daughter....too much watching had to be done, especially when she decided she loved the whirlpool thing - couldn't get her out and the slide, out of my sight if I let her go alone. I never got to relax for a second.

 

[wendow]

We are a board game family, too. Our current favorites are Settlers of Catan and Ticket to Ride, with Disney Clue and Trivial Pursuit as old standbys. Monopoly (and Risk) take way too long.

I have found that some of the newer games are just too convoluted to be worth playing long-term. But I'll look into the ones mentioned here.

We also play tons of games. That is all we did NYE besides watching the MK fireworks. We have all the Disney games mentioned, though we've not played Villianous yet. We like the others though! We also have the ones you guys have. I still love so many of the old games and find many of the new ones super weird. We have this huge cabinet full of games and I do notice when my kids go grab a game, it is typically an older one as well (Uno, Life, Sorry, Stratego, Battleship, Payday) and the newer ones just kind of sit. I need to go through and get rid of a bunch we never play.

 

[mamathompson]

I live in the Ft. Lauderdale area. Key West is about 3.5 to 4 hour drive. Key Largo is about 90 minutes.

Thanks for the info! I was thinking flying to Ft Lauderdale and spending the night, renting a van and driving to Key West one day, Fort Jefferson the next, and flying to Orlando the following. Does this seem like a do able plan? Would it be kid friendly?

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

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[AmyAnne]

Here is the game I got for Christmas. National Park Trivia game We spent part of the day playing (I crushed it!)

National Parks are on my wish list for the near future. My problem is that with DH's and the kids' schedules, our best vacation time is now (between Christmas and New Years). I have done some research and from what I can tell, the NPs at this time of year are mostly cold. No way could I get DH to travel to someplace to see snow.

Also in my future planning is figuring out trips I can take with those of my kids whose schedules allow. I have a super flexible schedule and a lot of PTO but I'm not using well because of trying to plan a family vacation that includes everyone (this year was a fail on that count, which is why we are home playing board games--which is not bad but also not warm).