CaliforniaGirl09
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Last minute surprise trip for us. Just signed up for the July 13th-18th one also! It will be me, DH, DS17 and DD15. Can't wait!
How fun for you! I've added you to the Roll Call!Last minute surprise trip for us. Just signed up for the July 13th-18th one also! It will be me, DH, DS17 and DD15. Can't wait!
How fun for you! I've added you to the Roll Call!
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I am so jealous!! Are you a DVC member getting opening rates on the trip? Disney's tiered pricing system basically squashes spontaneity if trip prices are up $1000 vs. opening rates. I really wish they'd change that because I would be much more likely to book things last minute.
I imagine you're right. ABD is very different from DCL or WDW or DLR. For one thing, ABD doesn't own the accommodations. They have to contract with the hotels (and local guides and line up Adventure Guides). They really just can't always add a lot of folks last minute. If everyone signed up last minute, it would be a nightmare. They have to know that at least a certain number of folks will be on a particular departure. They have to be sure that one hotel has enough rooms for everyone. As much as I wish they didn't have the tiered pricing (or cancel trips) I can understand why it happens.Yes, we are dvc. Made a huge difference. Probably the best perk I've had from disney yet. I'm not a fan of the tiered pricing either though. I suspect they do it to get people to commit earlier.
Anyone going on the June 8 adventure, could you report on whether the restaurant is open at the Loews? I'll be there a couple days early for the July 6 adventure and want to see if it is available. Thanks
I did the May 25 trip and the Loews restaurant was open. The ABD breakfasts were there.
Thanks for the info. How was your trip?
Anyone going on the June 8 adventure, could you report on whether the restaurant is open at the Loews? I'll be there a couple days early for the July 6 adventure and want to see if it is available.
Thanks
I am on the BSM ABD right now and yes, Preston's is open. This is my first ABD and I am loving it....there have been surprises everyday and I am loving it. I am ususally the planner of the trips so it is nice to have someone else do it and not know what is next!!!!
How did you find out who your guides will be before your adventure starts? Thanks.
Congrats on booking your first ABD! I'm sure you & your husband will have a great celebration. And you will love San Francisco & Yosemite, too! I've added you to the Roll Call on the first post of this thread.I've just booked onto the June 21st 2015 trip. It'll be a surprise 50th birthday present for my husband, our first ABD and our first trip to California. We'll be visiting San Francisco and Yosemite beforehand, and hope to add a few extra days at DL afterwards. I'm very excited!!!!!!
Congrats on your upcoming Anniversary! I've added you to the Roll Call in the first post.Hubby (Jeff) and I (Pam) Oct 11, 2015 - Oct 16, 2015 - Adult Exclusive trip and 12th wedding anniversary!