Holy moly crazy lady! 7 days turned into 4! That's just too much fun!!! I love it!!!
I was a little worried about how crowded Disney might be for you since it sounds like you're getting there on Labor Day Weekend, but ut can't be too crowded if they still have rooms left at Pop.
Anyways...I should have called this PTR,
"The Plans Keep on Changing".
Or
"How many times will LL call Disney Reservations?"
Either title certainly fits better than the one I went with because I've made some changes. 7 days out from the trip.
But wait.
We are not at 7 days anymore...
We are at 4 days!!
Yes, folks. That's right. With 7 days to go until our fabulous Disney vacation, I added three nights and changed our flights so that we are now leaving on Sunday.
We are adding 3 nights at Pop Century for the AP bargain price of $179 for all three nights. We did have to pay to change our flights since the flights were more expensive...so for a grand total of $280, we are adding three nights on to our trip. Plus food and Marc's park tickets but in my fuzzy Disney math world, those don't count.
There are a few sacrifices to make.
1. No Magical Express Yellow Tags. They told me I could "describe" my luggage to the ME desk and they could pick it up. No thank you. That nearly gave me an heart attack. So we will have to do the baggage claim thing at MCO.
Surprised??
(Please don't get me removed, it was a bit crazy before we left! ) I realized it, ohhhhh, somewhere over Kentucky. After panicking most of the flight, I walked up to the ME counter and explained my situation. Like Jill said, we gave them our baggage claim numbers and described our luggage and they told us to have a magical day. I spent the rest of the day nervous as all get out. BUT... our luggage was the first to arrive of everyone in our group. So, I give Disney a big thumbs up! And while I'd never intentionally do it, I know they will get it to you!
It is freakin' awesome. WICKED AWESOME. Well, we were originally going to leave tomorrow but then we got those great airfare deals so we switched.
That is freakin' awesome!!!
I had thought once that it seemed a little odd to me that you were off work so long before your trip, but then I thought - oh, yeah, holiday weekend etc.
I'm so psyched for you!!! Go enjoy and have fun! Think also, that you are saving the money you would have spent on the airport hotel the night before too, right? What about an AP for Marc? Will he use enough days to make it worth it? I think if you use 10 days it's a good deal. Then you can hop all you want.
Happy Early Birthday!!! Great gift if you ask me!
WOO HOO!!
Four VERY happy dancers for the FOUR days you have left.
WHOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it.
I'm really leaning towards letting them deal with the luggage. I have purple luggage so I don't worry about that, but then we have a black bag and Marc's luggage is gray. Hmm. I might get some ribbon like you did and tie it to them. I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem. I know going to get the luggage wouldn't be a big deal but if I don't have to do it, I don't want to do it.
What were you thinking? I watn to know!I'm not even going to tell you what I thought you were going to say.....
Woo Hoo, you are going to Disney early!!!
Lucky Leslie and Marc!!!
Thank you so much!
Holy Disney Fuzzy Math Batman!!!!
That's AHHHHHHHHHHHH MAzing!
And so something I wish I could do!!!!!!!!
Now you're tempting me to add more nights on my trips! Shame on you LL! Shame!
Nothing like cutting your countdown in half nearly!
So excited for you guys! And what a great deal!! $280 for three more days at Disney?
Don't mind if I do!
Would you like me to assist you with your Fuzzy Disney Math calculations? YES IT IS!!! I have....12 hours and 35 minutes left to be exact. Then I should be driving home. I'm really hoping I can get out of class early.Is today your last day of work and class, LL???
Wooooo Hoooo!! 12 hours and 32 minutes now.Now today is also worth celebrating!!!
Last day of work and school for TWO whole weeks!!!! ENJOY your Vacation and getting ready to leave on Sunday!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!!
I think I am going to try to check in and if they say anything, I'll just say I forgot about that.Leslie - On another PTR I learned that they don't always ask to see your AP when you check in... so if you are taking ME to POP first to drop off your luggage, you should try to check in before running over to DTD. They might let you!
Congratulations on extending your trip!!
I think I'm going to try ME. What's the worst that can happen?
Seriously, you already had the time off and that is not much more money to just get this long awaited vacation going!!
(I don't think it will change your mind but Shelby did the describe your bag thing with ME and had no problems at all. She did use the Disney luggage tag to help out a bit but her bag arrived with no issues at all!)
I'll make sure to pack a few outfits in our carry ons. But I think Disney will do just fine. I'm so excited. It's going to be so awesome. We were both so excited last night.Surprised?
No, not really.
Happy for you?
Congrats on bumping up the trip and creating some pirate time. Of the fly by the seat of your pants variety. Two thumbs way, way up for spontaneity!
3 more days now!!!
Wooo hooo for 4 more days!
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy that pedi! I gave up my trip pedi in order to add on three days.So happy for you!
And praying that your whole family is safe in the storm.
And I am just hopping on to say that. I have got to get some housework done. Abby's party this weekend, family in town, and kids consignment sales to get ready for. And maybe a pedi thrown in for good measure. See y'all tomorrow!
It's seriously crazy. I honestly didn't think Marc would go for it once I looked into it but he said "BOOK IT" and I did it before he could change his mind.Omigosh Leslie, this is officially the craziest PTR I have ever read. Most of us just think about leaving early, and not actually do it.
I think the swirlies will at least let us get down there.WOW!!! That is super duper fantastic exciting!!!!!!!!!! Hope none of those swirlies get in your way of Disney fun....... I'll just set up a huge fan to blow them back out to sea
That makes me feel really good about the luggage thing. I think I'm going to do it. It should work out well, and if it doesn't for some reason I am sure Disney would help us take care of the situation.I am so excited for you guys!!! That is awesome! You might as well maximize your time at Disney and $280 is practically free! Just think how much more relaxed you can be on this trip with the extra 3 days. I am forever telling people that the park tickets are practically given away after about day 6 anyhow so I am totally buying this!
I am not sure if I can admit this on here and still keep my DISboard status, but here it goes. I forgot to put the ME stickers on our luggage the last time we went.
Surprised?? NEVER!!
That makes me feel really good about the luggage thing. I think I'm going to do it. It should work out well, and if it doesn't for some reason I am sure Disney would help us take care of the situation.
You're doing what everyone only wishes they could do. LL, you (and Marc) rock! 
Oh, wouldn't that be too bad?Glad I could ease some fears. And, if you have no clothes, guess you'd just have to get a new Mickey shirt or two!
Are you able to concentrate on work at all today? I know I'd be VERY distracted!
Yes, why not? I could assist you with the Fuzzy Disney Math.I'm so happy for you!!!
Do you think I could leave early, too? I'm at...hmmm...50 days.
Woo Hoo!! I'm so very excited!!
Yayayayaya. Thank you!!Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!
So excited for you both!!!! This is going to be a great vacation for both of you!!!
Tracy
Hooray!
He's good at convincing me I don't need every little thing I've packed.
I never feel like I bring enough clothes and then I get down there and wonder what I was thinking packing all of that stuff.
