swimmarz

Yeah, but they will probably make a new type of billing, PREMIUM PARTIAL, pay as much as the big boys but get less!

I was browsing the disney site today, as i got my gift cards from delta for giving up my seat this past Friday.
That 2 hour delay cost Delta $600 in Amex gift cards, and well I was already planning on buying passes in a week or 2 so i could make fast pass reservations 60 days out from 12/11
 
While on the site and looking around I got one of those pop up offers from Disney visa, and I took it.
 
They were offing a $200 statement credit on a $500 of purchases made in the first 3 months
 
So i used the $600 in Amex cards that Delta sent me, along with $100 in other gift cards i had received last week ( work likes to give gift cards for silly contests)
and I purchased the 2 adult tix with that....
 
I then singed up for the CC, purchased my sons ticket at $350.38 and then paid the remainder of my December booking, $178) for a total of $528.  
so in the end getting the card purchased 1.5 days a disney, and $25 off my sons ticket... $328 it what ill owe them....
 
yes there is an annual fee of $49 but that will be assessed a year from now, and in my experience, you can call and get it waved, ( i have a jetblue amex and have done it 2 times)
I am also sure that ill get more than the $49 back as it offers 2% cash back on purchases at disney, and gets you into that elusive character  pic in Epcot innovations west with a free pic.
 
just thought i would put that out there for anyone looking for a deal.
 
 

That camper is very cool - thanks for sharing!

Everyone here likes free stuff!

So i have a Traeger, its a smoker/ grill and its really great
They just started a contest/ giveaway that links them with camping
 
they teamed up with new website/ service called hip camp, they show you places to camp and some are free/ land sharing spots
 
to build the business they are doing a giveaway of some really cool stuff, including a trip cross country in this cute lil camper( happy camper HC1 http://happiercamper.com/) , I think Carol would love it!
 
so click the link below to enter, and it gives me an extra entry 
http://camp2coast.hipcamp.com/?ref=95bd089109
 
If i did something wrong by posting this please forgive me!  if not, click that link and lets get a fort friend to win some cool stuff!

I can help you out, kill 2 birds at the same time
number 1, you need to go to Columbia Restaurant!  My friends Family owns the small chain( maybe 6 locations?)
the closest one to the fort is Located in Celebration, Disney's Master planned community, so its somthing Disney, and something new
 
http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/celebration.asp
 
as for what to get, here is what we do when we go with the owners
Sangria
the 1905 Salad- trust me on this!
a mix of Tapa's or thier Cuban sandwich 
and a few main entre's to share
most meals are large enough to share that way its like your own private buttet  lil this lil that....

I was a newbie and never held up the line. Just give me my site number, gate key/MB's and map and I am on my way. I much rather figure everything else out at my site with a beer in the shade.   

UPDATE!  Its Fixed
 
So if you have been following along, I had a tire clearance issue, i ordered the parts and those came in yesterday, along with the the second order of parts from FR
I purchased  the correct kit, and again FR sent the wrong kit!
 
Now the only thing outstanding is the Check from FR to cover the Parts i purchased
 
install was just under 1 hour, and then i did 2 road tests and decided with the lift kit installed i needed to flip the receiver as it was originally a 2 inch drop, now its a 1.XX something rise and everything sits exactly where i want it.
heres my 2007 Nissan Xterra and my 2016 FR rockwood 2516G

The Before under the Dinette

 
and now the After

 
and the after on the step/ door side 

What Jason said.  He explained everything to me, & I don't have a problem with it. So far, we have a 1 day, a 4 day, and 2 more 1 day reservations, all for a premium site. The last 3 reservations are continuous, but oddly those days didn't show up as one reservation. 
 
This experience has taught me not to wait until the last minute to make reservations, if trying to make December reservations in May can be called last minute. I've already booked a site for Halloween 2016. 
 
One upside to this is we get a Magic Band for each reservation, so we'll get to complete our collection quickly. We can decorate our Christmas tree with them.   :rofl:

I suppose someone might be factoring in that check-in time is technically 1pm, but we all know (as do they) that campers show up at all times.
 
Plus if I'm at a resort, I can't open the door and stand there staring at the person impatiently and tapping my foot while they're packing up. 
 
I have a feeling if this is really a test, they're going to discover it only really works during the "slow times" - otherwise known as 3 Tuesdays and Wednesdays in September. 

I don't understand the part of your comment I bolded above.
 
If someone pieces together reservations for different types of sites, and there is no availability when they get there, they're going to have to move.  Nobody is getting screwed out of a site.
 
TCD

Correct Andrew. 
 
In this case I have been able to get him all but one night of what he wanted in a premium site. Once I get the last one I will have Disney note the reservations as a continuing reservation to increase the chances of him not having to move sites. It lets the site assigner know they have more days with them. Never guaranteed but I have not seen/heard of someone haveing to move sites. 
 
Only downside is since they are separate reservations you have to check out and back in to each one. But each one has its own deposit so more of the trip is paid for ahead of time. 

I was reading the blog and i wanted to point something out, you said you used the 4 way flashers while driving.
If you were in Florida that was illegal. I believe you were in Georgia but wanted to point it out.
 
I'am not here to beat anyone up over this, but educate, Anytime we get heavy rains in the forecast the news stations run the story to educate the public
see below for details.
drive safely 
 
In Florida, it is illegal to drive with your hazard lights. Hazards lights are for stopped vehicles only, officials say.
The one situation where Florida drivers are allowed to use their hazards when in motion is when the vehicle is being used in a funeral procession .  
A Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson told NewsChannel 5 that flashers are for emergency situations.
"First responders look for flashers to see if someone needs help," said an FHP spokesperson. 
Law enforcement officials say hazard lights can actually reduce visibility making other drivers think you are stopped or stalled.
Other drivers writing on social media say flashers make it difficult to see when a motorist is tapping the brakes or using a turn signal.  
The FHP spokesperson says if visibility is so bad that you cannot see, pull over in a parking lot, plaza or somewhere safe until conditions improve. 

Terrific photos!!

we live 20 min from Sanibel, if you ever get the chance chek the island out, sunsets are amazing and you will see a dolphin every time you go
 
here are my boys, Tanner is 4 and Sawyer is 2, A family friend is starting a photo business and took some pics for her portfolio 


 

 

Cute kids!!

Very cute!
Have you ever camped there? We've talked about it but not sure if any campgrounds are close to the beach.

Great photos.
So handsome!
Off subject. We have talked about going to Sanibel island area over Christmas. Is the ocean to cold to swim in? What is the weather like over Christmas/ New Years?
Any hotel recommendations? Preferably on the beach.
Thanks

Oh my goodness would you just look at the cuteness in those photos.

Great photos of handsome boys!

They are too darn cute for words.  I don't think the background matters at all. =)
 
I too would love to hear about camping near there if you know of some.

Very cute kids... great pics! :)

what he should do is fed-ex me the keys with $100 beer money... Ill put the shutters on and take pics to prove i did the work

what he should do is fed-ex me the keys with $100 beer money... Ill put the shutters on and take pics to prove i did the work