Originally Posted By Disneymom443 $810 I thought it was a little pricy, but hay how knows what kind of magic you had added to it. I will say that LP is how I get my Disney fix inbetween my trips.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Please don't tell me it's ... it's ... a fruity Apple!?!<<< Apples ROCK.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> Please don't tell me it's ... it's ... a fruity Apple!?! << No it's a Windows 7 based HP Phenom II 8300 Quad-Core processor with 8GB of system memory, and 1 terabyte on the hard drive. I have dyslexic fingers, and this new keyboard is not helping things.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^ Not bad! I'm a Apple Fanboi, however. Was able to secure a technology scholarship in May, and that brought me a MacBook Pro and an iPad. (Shockingly enough.)
Originally Posted By Socrates I go because: - I see things there I don't see anywhere else. - I like the atmosphere. - I like to go with kids (so I piggyback on any kids' trips I hear about). Socrates "The unexamined life is not worth living."
Originally Posted By standor I remember when I could stay in the old Dixie Landing for 10 days for $800. The whole trip including air fare cost less than $2000, including meals. At that time you didn't have to make reservations to go to a restaurant. You just show up and get a seat.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 at 55 years old - and a Disney fan most of my life that I can remember, there is one thing that keeps bringing me back- it ia a constant yet the players change all the time...the reason is that my family - for whatever reasons just all gets along @ WDW (or DL) - .. -- When I was young it was a place (DL) where even my parnets didn't fight - as I got older it was a place where young and older family members shared memories- and now with my kids ( 26 and 16 yrs old) - it is a place where they love to go with us - hang out..set off on their own for a while- meet up later- dine together etc...and the last 5+ years a place where my sister and BIL and nieces join us and everyone has a great time. I know there is no such thing as pixie dust - yet somehow this always is the case for us--one trip better than the last.. I think it is because WDW offers a sensory escape from a major city lke Chicago - a mental escape from working for a corporate giant - a break from the academic rigors and sports focus for my kids--etc.... yes we know it will end on day 9 or 11 or whatever- but for a short period of time you are sheltered from a lot. Over time I have been able to block out most of the parents screaming at their kids to have fun while they are crying over something - even able to overlook some maintenance lapses ( doesn't make me any happier about them ) - and turn a blind eye to the fact it takes a small fortune for most to visit the land of the Mouse. As much as we all wanted to see Potterland this time- after 10 days @ WDW and heading to Vero. The thought of dropping another $700 or so for one day @ Uni for that left us saying we'll go next time when the crowds maybe are down some...still want to do it but it doesn't hold the same allure. Do I have the exact answer why - nope. And I am not going to look for it either..
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo 55 years of brain washing coupled with a DVC investment ;-p Glad you managed to get away Dave, kidding aside.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 vbdad55, that was a great statement. It's a feeling not really having to state a why. That what it means to you and your family. No matter how much it seams to cost we still make it happen. It just may take a little longer between visits.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>I remember when the Poly was $60 a night. 1981<<<< I just died a little bit. :-(
Originally Posted By vbdad55 disneymom you are exactly right - we know it costs more each time we visit- hell even with DVC paid for accomodations I dropped over $5K - and even though I'm used to expensive meals- some dinners - even with Tables In Wonderland discount left me scratching my head. But everyone loved them - so what the hay. I do find myself avoiding buffets ( for lots of reasons- except we do love Boma and Birtgarten) - but trying to do lunch there instead- and dinner at a fixed price sit down. For my oldest she doesn't have 2 weeks of vacation from work yet so it cost her salary as well-- however as she said, I'll find a way to make ends meet until the next check. Sometimes you just do and don't question why -- and really Disney is one of my few luxuries any more as the Obama recession turning the corner ( otherwise known as the 2nd great depression) - hits all of us. I drive a nice car but the 6 year old jeep my wife drives that I normally would have replaced 3 years ago- it will go for 4 more (I hope)- Abercombie for the kids a thing of the past- funny even they don't want to shop at places like that any more.Souveneirs and collectibles on the trip- I have to blown away to even consider- although the group I was with relly liked vinylmations - God knows why. The chase I suspect more than the product. I just wonder how long WDW and DLR etc can continue to pack em in when even in my town - which is always listed in the top 3-5 places to live in money magazine-etc.-- and supposed to be immune from the financial crisis is seeing foreclosures- houses not selling - empty strip malls as stores close. When is someone in this country going to admit we have NOT turned any damn corner unless it's down a one way street. And good to know we're borrowing more money...and read today where 42%+ of those restructuring mortgages under the fed plan are dropping out anyway... throwing a few bucks at this is not going to make a difference - hello Washington, is anyone home ? (that applies to both sides of the aisle btw)
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 My DH has always told me that if we are on vacation then I want the best. so we tend to stay at the Delux resorts. Funny though I can't convince him to invest in DVC units. Oh well.... I'm a cast member so I get a good discount for the resorts, but you don't always get them for the table service. That is what my DH likes for at lest one meal each day. So we just put a little maore aside each week.($$) No credit card use here. Some people call us resort snobs...I don't mean to be. As for the financil crisis, Oklahoma didn't get hit as hard as lots of other states. I'm very greatful for that.
