RachelTori
Missing my tags :'(
- Joined
- Jan 30, 2003
It's a dream of mine!
Organization is over-rated.
At least that's what I read in a book somewhere... can't find the book in all this mess, though!
Organization is over-rated.
At least that's what I read in a book somewhere... can't find the book in all this mess, though!
OK, this morning was "look at the October stuff and find what is still needed" day. So, I looked...
Everything looked pretty good with one exception: the Food and Wine Classic 2-night package just didn't look like enough money, so I tried to look it up online. No go... Kept wanting me to call and talk to someone, so I called and got a not so helpful person at the Sheraton portion of the Starwood lines. She couldn't even wrap her head around what I was asking let alone be able to tell me what the total amount should be.
I got off the phone with her and called the Dolphin directly. Finally got the answer I was looking for but I am glad I called since the package will cost me twice what my confirmation states.
Under the package rate, they divided the total cost of the room in half instead of doubling it for a two night stay!
So, double check your paperwork, my friends... Two nights ought to cost over $600 total, not a tad over $300!
OK, then... Bob and I will hold down the fort until you get there on Monday!
As for the F&W Pkg... I wish I could have kept the $138.75 nightly rate for our room! I would have loved that! I cannot look at my resv online at all, and the "updated" info I got is really nothing much more than a final price (minus and taxes or fees). Which makes it NOT a final price, as I had asked for. It did say it included the passes for two for the causeway event too. that is why I knew it had to be wrong!
I find it interesting that when the Sheraton rep looked up my resv she could not tell me much more than what I was seeing either. She kept trying to explain why my paperwork wrong, but she didn't have any other figures to give me to support her claim.
Wow Laura - I don't blame you for needing the extra day, that's been a crazy schedule. So far everyone is going down with me on the 6th, but while I know it will be a good week, it's going to be a tough one since BFF's DH is not doing very well. I'm thinking it will be so nice to meet up with everyone on Friday and just relax. Of course, maybe I'll get to sneak away before then, but not holding my breath.
So my schedule will be - arrive 6th with BFF and her family, staying at Jambo. They leave on the 12th and I check into BWV where I'll be until the 21st. Other friends and DH will join on the 14th and check out on the 20th. DH and I will then end up at Kidani for just a couple days.
I hope things don't get "complicated" at billing time. Make sure you have the math done so you know exactly what the total bill should be. Twice (although not recently), I have had to get on the phone with "Accounting" prior to vacating the room, and when I have been able to tell them what my bill should have been, they have made the adjustment! (I haven't had a problem in several years, but I am always prepared to do battle! )
Wow Laura - I don't blame you for needing the extra day, that's been a crazy schedule. So far everyone is going down with me on the 6th, but while I know it will be a good week, it's going to be a tough one since BFF's DH is not doing very well. I'm thinking it will be so nice to meet up with everyone on Friday and just relax. Of course, maybe I'll get to sneak away before then, but not holding my breath.
So my schedule will be - arrive 6th with BFF and her family, staying at Jambo. They leave on the 12th and I check into BWV where I'll be until the 21st. Other friends and DH will join on the 14th and check out on the 20th. DH and I will then end up at Kidani for just a couple days.
I know how much I should owe on the room only portion of the trip. It is the package that I have no idea about! And I cannot seem to find anyone who can tell me that answer definitively. The amount that my cc was charged for the package does not match what they said would be charged so that just adds more problems. Maybe later on this afternoon I will call the Dolphin back directly again and see if i can get a better answer from someone.
Safe travels tomorrow. Enjoy your time at home with JD. And get packed!!!
My weekend has been beyond busy so far. I think I will try to call the Dolphin when I am done catching up on here. Meanwhile, Laura - if your total is somewhere around $650 then I "think" I know that my package price is right. If not... AAAAAAAAAACKKKKKKKKKKKKK
Elin, my package total for the 2 nights Dolphin ("limited view") is $655.88. The deposit I paid was $312.19 so I have a balance due of $343.69. (plus the $14/day resort fee, but Gold was able to waive that last month - "Gold Amenity Welcome" - so I'm counting on knocking that $28 off this time too!)
"Rate Details: Food & Wine 2 Nights - 2012 Food and Wine Classic causeway tickets and room for two night stay"
My reservation has NEVER been correct on the SPG site, but when I have called the Dolphin (twice now!), they have the correct info and since I also have a copy of it printed, I'm sure it will be fine!
Jack and I will be arriving at WDW (Kidani) on Wednesday, Oct. 10.
If anyone wants us to purchase anything (liquor, etc.) from local stores, please let me know. I remember a birthday celebration during the week and something about purchasing wine. If there's anything we can do, please PM me.
Kathy
So excited that this is now sooooooo close!
Talked to BFF yesterday and per her DH's doc, the trip is a go. Don't know how much he'll be able to do even with the scooter, but at least they will have some time away from everything, although with two boys of 5&7 with them, it may not be much of a vaction.
I'll be at Jambo with them the 6th-12th. On the 12th I move to BWV, and still not sure what I'm doing that night. Might hit the classic and do the tickets only, but we'll see. Is everyone doing the S&D classic both nights?
Let me know what is needed from me for Diana's bday brunch...I'm happy to help. Can't wait for our wine blending seminar!!
I think people have my cell, but if you need it, just PM me and I'll send it again. See everyone soon!
Tracy