Since you are making me think

[BetsyAnn]

about MouseFest 2006 days already ;) - how about where do we want to stay?

I am all for PO-FQ - shocking I know! :lol:

Where do you want to stay!

[SusanL]

I am all for PO FQ too!!

[Stinkerbelle]

I can pretty confidentially say Ken and I will be at PO FQ as well.

You're all shocked. :o I can tell.

[Moley]

If I get to go, I'm shooting for French Quarter, too. Robin told me we could rename one of the streets......get ready.....


:mrgreenSanta: :lol: Rue D' Awakening :lol: :mrgreenSanta:

[mommyfin]

If I get to go, I'm shooting for French Quarter, too. Robin told me we could rename one of the streets......get ready.....


:mrgreenSanta: :lol: Rue D' Awakening :lol: :mrgreenSanta:



:rofl::rofl::lmbo::lmbo:

[FLSharon]

As of right now, I'll be in POR or Ft Wilderness..:confused: Could be cold...I better count on POR...

[BetsyAnn]

If I get to go, I'm shooting for French Quarter, too. Robin told me we could rename one of the streets......get ready.....



:mrgreenSanta: :lol: Rue D' Awakening :lol: :mrgreenSanta:

:rofl:

:blink: I was shocked stinkerbell - shocked I say!:lol: Wonder if we can get an award for loyality to a resort! Or, better yet a discount!;)

[Frogman]

I think PO-FQ would be fun. I have no set preference though and will follow the group wherever you land- unless of course for some reason they land outside my budget, then its off to POP. :lol:

[MissBianca]

It will be my first stay below the deluxe level. :? I know, I'm so spoiled! :rolleyes:

I would really, really, really, really like to stay with a bunch of Taginators at PO-FQ!

Yes, REALLY! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[LimeGreenCheri]

I'm up for PO-FQ!

[Robin]

Miss B, for giving a moderate a try, you can't go wrong with the Port Orleans resorts.

Both have almost a park like atmosphere with all the trees, flowers and grassy area. The riverboat ride to DTD is so nice, as it goes past some less developed areas. Over at Riverside (a short stroll along the river from FQ) you have a nice restaurant in Boatwrights, a marina...and horse drawn carriage rides that seem just made for you and Bernard. :wuv: :wuv:

POFQ's rooms were all rehabbed not long ago. They're smaller than deluxe rooms, but very nicely furnished.:)

[MissBianca]

Carriage rides! :woot: Oh. :( It's 90% sure that Bernard won't make it this year. And cute as he is, Frogman is just not someone I'd want to do a carriage ride with. :lol:

[Moley]

I can really see a DD boat commandeering meet followed by Humiliate our fellow Taginators at the Adventurer's Club Meet. :mrgreenSanta:

[Sheryl]

Well, I need to double check with my roomie Alicia, but I think we are set for B****land ;) , um I mean POFQ, one of my all time favorite resorts.

Should we advice them now, we'll need another hot tub added?

[zakerdog]

If we were staying at a resort this year it would be POFQ, however since we now have the RV we will be calling FWCG home.

[Collette]

I'll be at Pop again!

Collette

[BriarRose]

POFQ but love POR! But I want to be where the gang is :D

[Bookwood]

I'd love to stay at POFQ if someone needs a roommate??? Chris are you going this year??

[cshore]

Shhhh. I don't want Ali to see this, but I am going to try to swing it. Pam, I would love to room with you again.

Chris

[AliKat]

NOPE, NO WAY!!! Sooooo not fair mother!

[BetsyAnn]

NOPE, NO WAY!!! Sooooo not fair mother!

:lmbo: You weren't suppose to see that Ali! It is alright with me if you come to Mousefest ;)

[Bookwood]

Me too - how lucky could I be sharing with Chris and Ali. Of course if your mom say's no then it's no! (we moms have to stick together)

[Sheryl]

Do you gals get the feeling this will become an annual thing for us?:boogie:

[Topaz]

I want FQ too!!!:minnie: :minnie: :minnie:

Should we book ourselves, or is someone going to try to get a group thingie?????

I can hardly wait!!!:mickey: :mickey: :mickey: :mickey:

[Carrie]

Christa can't go with me this year so hopefully someone will want a roommate. Tyler will not be going with me so I can do the late night/early morning meets.

[Carl]

I'm already booked for Boardwalk Villas Dec 7-13.

[BetsyAnn]

Hey Topaz - It takes 10 rooms to get a group rate, all 10 rooms must be paid for in advance and all 10 rooms must be used on at least one night. I can talk to the gals at Your Magical Journeys if we want and see what the rates like look at this point. There maybe some AP rates later may not be.

I think maybe we could get a Magical Gatherings number again for the Taginators at Mousefest - that put us in the same building last year!

Boardwalk Villas - so cool Carl!

[SusanL]

Yeah Betsy, I think we need to call YMJ! I think we have 10 already.

[cshore]

I would love for Ali to be able to come along. Last year she was supposed to, but I think an audition, a rehearsal or something got in the way. She even had her flight booked. I hope she can get away this year for Mousefest 2006.

Chris, the not so sneaky mom

[BriarRose]

Do you gals get the feeling this will become an annual thing for us?:boogie:

It better this is the highlight of my year and I've only been once :D

[Bookwood]

I'm all for getting this done now if possible- we have a better chance of all getting together and all getting in to POFQ.

[ddoll]

Well, I was planning on snagging those terrific Mousefest rates at the Swan again, but if everyone is going to POFQ, maybe the Wild Women would consider going too. :confused:

[SusanL]

Yeah Ddoll, We Need More Wild Women!!

[Sheryl]

POFQ may need to be renamed "Home of the Wild Women":D

[BetsyAnn]

Ok just sent off a message to the Magical Tink - will let you know what I know when I know it! PO-FQ may never be the same! ;)

[Topaz]

Magical Gatherings would be great.

1 thing I would want to know if a group rate can get the disney dining plan? That really help with all the MF meets at the nicer restaurants.

I had soooooooooo much fun last year. I still laugh at our thrill ride on the TTA in MK!!.

See you all soon!!

SusanR

[MissBianca]

This will be my first trip as a Wild Woman and I'm totally on board for the group rate! Bring on the TTA! "Wheeeeeeee!"

[Frogman]

Well I am not a Wild Woman but maybe I can get Bucky's hairstylist from American Idol and no one would have to know. :lol:

In all seriousness you might just have to call it the Wild Women and that one guy. :p

[SusanL]

I guess maybe we have to rename it to the wild tags? Frogman you will love rooming near us, I promise!

[BriarRose]

Frog Susan is not joking I felt so at home meeting all these "strangers" last year! It was an experience to room next door to them all. Oh and that connecting door.....

[JustJan]

I want to go too! This time though I would prefer not to have to do the Chicago Cubs thing (I don't have to tell John) because it is the same dates! We are still talking about it but if I can go solo, that would be my preference!

Jan

[Sheryl]

Ah Froggy, your life will never be the same after Mousefest 2006.:evilSmile:

[Frogman]

Ah Froggy, your life will never be the same after Mousefest 2006.:evilSmile:

I may have to hold you to that. :yahoo:

[MissBianca]

Hey Brian, if there's room decorating again, how about we use a theme of "Wild Mouse Coasters"? :lol:

Leaving Bernard at home never seemed like such a good idea before, but this is going to be fun!

[BetsyAnn]

From Nanci at YourMagical Journeys

Tagrel's Mousefest Group
December 6- 10, 2006
DISNEY'S PORT ORLEANS RESORT FRENCH QUARTER - classic Southern hospitality,plus fantasy playgrounds & pools
COMMISSIONABLE ROOM RATES $120.00 + 11.5% tax per room, per night.
Rooms accommodate a maximum of four (4) guests in two (2) double beds.


DISNEY'S WILDERNESS LODGE - Luxurious reflection of the famous National Park lodges of America’s Northwest
Courtyard View ~ COMMISSIONABLE ROOM RATES $208.00 + 11.5% tax per room, per night.
Rooms accommodate a maximum of four (4) guests in two (2) queen beds.

Nanci's thoughts on waiting for AP rates

The only thing with waiting for AP is
1. are the rates going to be much lower
2. are you going to all be able to get POFQ on it anyway.

Depends on how comfortable ya'all are with the risks on each side.

Yeah, I asked for WL just because and it is a great rate.........

SO what are our thoughts now that we have some more info?

[Bookwood]

I'm willing to book now if anyone else is at either resort- although I'd prefer POFQ for the price difference- but then I've never stayed at a Disney Delux resort!

[Carrie]

I'd go for WL if I could find a roommate. If not, I'd vote for POFQ.

[BetsyAnn]

I am in for either place - POFQ is my home resort so that one is fine - if we have a block for 10 rooms at WL - then the mom said we could talk her into staying there too ;) We are also willing to book and could take a 3rd person in our room if that is helpful. I talk in my sleep - The mom snoores and we are fairly messy! :D You have been warned! :rofl:

I calculate $133.80 per night per room with tax at PO-FQ - If two people share $66.90 per person, per night, if 3 people $44.60 per person, per night, and if 4 people share $33.45 person, per night

I calculate 231.92 per night per room with Tax at WL - If two people share per night it would be $115.96 per person, 3 people would be $ 77.31 per person, per night and 4 people would be $57.98 per person, per night.

[Sheryl]

As much as I LOVE the WL, the price for POFQ fits into my budget more right now.

[MissBianca]

While I would love to stay at a Deluxe (I'm so into room service :lol:) this year I would prefer POFQ. Otherwise, I simply wouldn't be able to afford to go cheer on the marathonners. :(

[Frogman]

I am not into that room service (Miss B just recall that pathetic pizza :lol:). I like the sound of and price of POFQ more. I have to save as many pennies as possible to afford the marathon trip. :)

[MargaretJ]

Not sure I can go yet but that sounds pretty expensive for doing absolutely nothing but sleeping in a room. While I love POFQ I think I may have to be at Pop again (if I go) because we got Pop last year for less than 1/2 of what POFQ is with a group rate.

[kathleena]

I'm staying in a studio at the BWV. I was thinking of staying at a group hotel the first few nights, but then I would have to move on Saturday as DH comes in then. I really want to keep Sat open for all the activites, so have decided to just stay in one place.

But - having said that - if anyone was looking to save some $$$ the first few nights (Wed, Thu and Fri) I would be happy to work out a roomie situation. Right now I'm planning on being there by myself.

[Topaz]

As much as I would love WL, I vote for FQ.

I will be staying, either single, or with someone, if anyone wants to room with a 50 something yr old who gets up early and goes to bed somewhat early(tho during MF, I was known to hit the sack at midnight a couple of times!!!:o )

I plan to be checking in on Dec 5, out 12th.

BetsyAnn,Can we get the rooms, under grand gathering, and try for AP rates when they become available? Or is MF going to have rooms blocked, like last year?

Thanks BetsyAnn for checking into this.

[Frogman]

we got Pop last year for less than 1/2 of what POFQ is with a group rate.

:fainting:

Is it too late to start a Scopa Towers chant?

Scopa, Scopa, Scopa....

ETA: I spelled it Scoopa. See I can't even spell it yet. Clearly we should consider it- if nothing else so I can learn this stuff. :lol:

[FLSharon]

that sounds pretty expensive for doing absolutely nothing but sleeping in a room.

From what I read about last year, I 'm not sure if anyone actually got any sleep over at the Towers. :lol:

[GloriaK]

I love POFQ!! Sounds like a great plan. I would be willing to share a room with someone if anyone still needs a roommate. That would help the budget a lot and we would have two modes of transportation to PI/DTD.

[Topaz]

I'm sure there will be ppl at Scopa towers, but I want to try another resort. I have never stayed at the FQ, so this will be a treat for me. I suspect the prices will go down from $120,as they have every year prior that I can think of.

I found this showing previous discounts and when they became available.

http://www.mousesavers.com/faq.html#codetrends

I would like the flexibility to try the lower rate if and when it comes out.

Betsyann, if we do the grp rate, are we locked into that rate?

Thanks for checking this out.

SusanR

[Sheryl]

Not sure I can go yet

:yikes: WHAT???????????:yikes:

That is not an option my dear! You are our Wild Woman leader, and it would NOT be the same without you!!!

[LimeGreenCheri]

I'm thinking $120 plus tax for POFQ is pretty steep. Especially since like Margaret said, we won't be sleeping much. MF 2 years ago POFQ was only $79 if I recall correctly. I'm thinking I'll be at POP if the rates don't come down. I can't afford that and then the splurge trip the next month for the 1/2 marathon. :(

[BetsyAnn]

Topaz - Yes we have to lock in the rate when we book and pay for it. I am willing to wait it out if that is what the group wants to do. The only risk I see is PO-FQ selling out of AP rates. I am still thinking a Magical Gathering number may be the way to go- that will allow everyone to stay at the resort that fits their budget and their preferences. I think having that number helped group us close to each other last year in the resorts.

I do not want to stay at Pop Century. I am willing to stay at Music or Movies in the All Stars if we want to stay there as a group. It is fun to stay at the same resort for late night activities ;) It is not a prerequisite for having a great Mousefest :D

[BaciBecky]

What a great thread! Have been sick for a week so I'm late in checking in, but I'd love for French Quarter and a Grand Gathering number :) I tend toward booking now and hope for a good AP rate later :) Would hate not to book early and find no room at the Inn. :cry:

If an AP doesn't come out could we transfer to a group rate the end of August? Can the dining plan be added to the group rate?

Hey, Frogman welcome to the Wild Women! :mickeyXmas:

[SusanL]

I am in for POFQ, I say we book it now so we can get our rooms close together!

[Bookwood]

What does Tink 1 think of getting us AP rates if they come out all right away together?? I'd love to stay at POFQ again but. . . can wait until Marathon if it's cheaper and easier for everyone else to stay elsewhere. I vote for staying as a group- where isnt' important to me! Although BA it's been a long time since I've been to Movies too!

[Topaz]

I think if we get a Grand gathering , we can have rooms together, whether it's at the FQ or Pop.

I don't want to commit to a group rate, since it can't be changed.

Maybe we could reserve our own with Nanc, and she can coordinate the ressies, giving them the GG #. Then she can be on the look out for lower rates.

I think we all have different comfort levels. Me, I can wait.

:minnie: :minnie: :minnie: .

[Jimbolini1963]

...(that was in 2004) but at Beach Club for the land portion. See my post under "What Days Are You Arriving?"

Jim

[MargaretJ]

Topaz - Yes we have to lock in the rate when we book and pay for it. I am willing to wait it out if that is what the group wants to do. The only risk I see is PO-FQ selling out of AP rates. I am still thinking a Magical Gathering number may be the way to go- that will allow everyone to stay at the resort that fits their budget and their preferences. I think having that number helped group us close to each other last year in the resorts.

I do not want to stay at Pop Century. I am willing to stay at Music or Movies in the All Stars if we want to stay there as a group. It is fun to stay at the same resort for late night activities ;) It is not a prerequisite for having a great Mousefest :D

All Star Movies is showing a rate of $63.20 a night with AAA & Port Orleans French Quarter is showing $111.20 with AAA. I like All Star Movies. A value is a value to me, its the people staying there that I like.

[Carrie]

From what I read about last year, I 'm not sure if anyone actually got any sleep over at the Towers. :lol:

Well, I got sleep at the towers but my room wasn't near the group's rooms.

[Sheryl]

Well, I got sleep at the towers but my room wasn't near the group's rooms.

It's those two wild women leaders Margaret and Ellen! I knew from the moment I saw them (ok, so I was staring in their window) it was not to be a quiet weekend! And I'm so thankful it wasn't, I had the best time!

Don't plan on much sleep this year either, anyone else game?

[MargaretJ]

It's those two wild women leaders Margaret and Ellen! I knew from the moment I saw them (ok, so I was staring in their window) it was not to be a quiet weekend! And I'm so thankful it wasn't, I had the best time!

Don't plan on much sleep this year either, anyone else game?

Now you know you were the ringleader. You just admitted staring into windows, looking for nekkid men maybe? As much as I love POFQ, unless someone else is paying for my room, that doesn't seem possible to me if I get to go.

[GloriaK]

I normally don't try to get the airline discount because it is now such a big pain in the behind but I may try it for this year's MF. Disney makes you jump through quite a few hoops but my dream was to use it for a deluxe but I do love POFQ. I wouldn't mind sharing with a roommate if someone needs help with their budget. Right now I am planning on arriving on the 5 or 6th and leaving on the 12 or 13th. :girlears: I will have more definite dates in the next couple of weeks.

[SusanL]

I vote we book thru YMJ, the AAA rate for POFQ is cheaper then the group rate. then as our date gets closer we can see if AP rates come out.

[Topaz]

I'll go for that, Susan. AAA is a good start.

:minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie:

[EJ4Disney]

:yikes: WHAT???????????:yikes:

That is not an option my dear! You are our Wild Woman leader, and it would NOT be the same without you!!!


Don't get to excited ---------------- She's going. But I do have to agree with Margaret. We loved staying at Pop and will probably do so again this year. PO sounds great but the budget says - CHEAP.

Wild women rule and they don't require a lot of sleep. LOL

MF here we come - let the planning begin.

Ellen

PS BA have you told Dave our plan yet? teehee

[LimeGreenCheri]

I'm thinking! Scary thought with only 1/2 a cup of coffee on board, so watch out folks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol:

Since, some of our budgets don't allow the moderate this time.

And since, some of us prefer not to stay at Pop, how about we think about All-star Movies?

I love the Movies resort! And a AAA rate of $63 sounds poifect for moi! :D

Now we don't all have to stay together, but the Pressed Pennies could try to stay in one central location and those that the budget allows could try and stay at the same moderate location.

How's that for thinking? Whatdaya think?

[Frogman]

If there is a group at Movies I would go there. As MargaretJ said earlier it is pretty much just a room to sleep in. I also want to go to marathon so saving any money during MF is a good thing.

[MargaretJ]

I think with almost 9 months of saving I can say I will probably be able to make it but my cheap flying benefits that I have for 20+ years are ending in June! The cost of a plane ticket also has to be considered now too in addition to tickets. My AP runs out on December 1st! With that said if I do get to go I am all for All Star Movies.

[BetsyAnn]

:D
We discussed some places; budget is always important -Looks like there are two groups forming a group for PO-FQ and Movies

so maybe the questions now are - what is the deciding factor - being in the same resort or staying at a specfic resort?

Once again, I say staying together has a few perks for late night gatherings, but everyone being in the same resort is not a pre-requiste for having a great mousefest! You can be wild and crazy just about all the time or so I have been told!;)

[MissBianca]

Hmmm my roommate defected to the Movies camp. Anyone at POFQ willing to take me in?

[BaciBecky]

Ohh, MissB....be careful or you'll have a line out the door hoping to room with you!!

MissB, I remember my first time trying a moderate in '88. I was worried it would be awful. Had only stayed at Poly and CR, but CBR was brand new (and the first moderate), so decided to give it a try. It took a couple of days to adjust, but then I stayed there my next 5 trips! The savings was just so darn good and the resort was beautiful. POFQ is lovely, so quaint.

Sounds like we'll have two groups this year - one at Movies and one at POFQ. What fun!! I'll stick with FQ - not only do I love that resort, but have a connection who will help with room assignments. Once we all have our ressies and it gets closer I'd be happy to ask if she could put us all nearby. Sure it will not be a problem. :D

Hey, we can gather at Scat Cats for thsoe late night get togethers - Elliot is terrific! :D

[BriarRose]

I ABSOULETLY REFUSE to stay at the All-stars or Pop again. Nope can't do it don't care the cc can handle the little extra for a few nicer beds :D

So i guess that puts me in the POFQ camp :D But fun happens no matter where we get together and a van may be in order to be the shuttle driver :D

[BetsyAnn]

Well I would say if those who want to book now - go for it - I agree with SusanL - start with the AAA discount and go from there if there is an AP rate or a better deal down the road. Looks like PO-FQ and All Star Music! Movies! Maybe some one should warn them! LOL

I am think PO-FQ but if we get a cabin on the 14 day West Transatlantic then it may be Movies for us! ;)

Maybe we can have a hot tub meet at PO-FQ?????? :D

ETA -"rofl: LimeGreen is so picking about names -- Movies is the All Star resort as the other place to stay.

[Topaz]

Ohhh like the idea of a hot tub meet!!!

I plan on staying at the FQ. And Miss B, you are more than welcome to stay with me. More the merrier!!!

Maybe we should get a list (poll) of who's staying where, and see about at least getting a grand gathering so we are close to each other. Wonder if that works with AAA rate!!

How Fun!!:minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie: :minnie:

[SusanL]

:minnie: All booked at POFQ!!!:minnie:

[MargaretJ]

Since those who hate Pop are staying at FQ what say we rethink Pop? The location is more centrally located & I like only one bus stop rather than the 3 at All Stars?

[Belle]

Hmmm... :confused: How am I ever gonna convince Beast I need a girls weekend trip after my April birthday trip, Aug anniversary trip, Sept in DL and the Jan '07 Marathon??? I soooo want to be in on this Wild Women stuff :lol:

[BaciBecky]

Since those who hate Pop are staying at FQ what say we rethink Pop? The location is more centrally located & I like only one bus stop rather than the 3 at All Stars?

:flower: Margaret, I don't hate POP - it's just that when the pocketbook allows I like to stay at FQ instead (and if there was more in there I'd move up to a deluxe! :lol). :flower:

For a value I prefer POP for the the reasons you mentioned and I like the understated decor in the rooms - the All Stars rooms would make me dizzy in 10 mins :blink:

I do hope lots of the Wild Women will be at FQ this year - only had a day with them last MF, but this year I want to become an official Wild Woman!! :yahoo:

eta: Belle, there simply must be a way!! You have to be with us for MF!! :tinkright:

[BaciBecky]

:minnie: All booked at POFQ!!!:minnie:

:yahoo: :mickeyXmas: We're booked! Thanks, Susan!! :mickeyXmas: :yahoo:

[LimeGreenCheri]

Since those who hate Pop are staying at FQ what say we rethink Pop? The location is more centrally located & I like only one bus stop rather than the 3 at All Stars?

I've put a poll in a seperate thread. Maybe this will help us valuers decide. I'm getting excited! :mickeyXmas:

[AliciaG]

I don't care where I stay. I'm with Sheryl whatever she decides. :) Had a blast last year and plan on it again! :yahoo: The weekend will start off right if you find friends while staring into strange windows. :lol:

I do like the idea of going ahead and reserving a room now, but switching to an AP rate when it comes out.