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Zazu · Post by **Zazu** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 1:07 pm

So just exactly where does a WDW Cast Member go on vacation?

No, good guess, but we aren't paid enough to afford visiting TDL. That's right, Disneyland.

SWMBO and I will be in town June 20 thru July 2, and all the time not consumed by family visits will be at DL. Thus three questions:

1. What's the discount and availability at the three DLR hotels?

2. Which hotel (Disney or other) should I pick -- remembering that I'm recovering from a torn Achilles tendon and want to minimize walking?

3. Who wants to get together to bend elbows and swap lies?

CujoSR · Post by **CujoSR** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 2:23 pm

I'm in. A thursday might be best.

DisneyPrincess · Post by **DisneyPrincess** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 9:09 pm

When I say I'm going on vacation to get away from WDW I get looks and comments along the lines of "are you crazy". I did DL last May, and I'm going again in September :)

Thatguy · Post by **Thatguy** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 10:40 pm

well, when you call for reservations ask for rate plan acm if it's available...

while the DLH doesn't have a shuttle you can rent a wheelchair at the hotel and use it for both parks...

BirdMom · Post by **BirdMom** » Sun Apr 18, 2004 11:07 pm

well, I'd love to bend an elbow - school will be out then :D too bad Acapulco's no longer exists...

SpaceRanger · Post by **SpaceRanger** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 1:49 am

Sounds fun... you can count me in too. :)

Zazu · Post by **Zazu** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 8:41 pm

CujoSR wrote:I'm in. A thursday might be best.

Since we're leaving early on Friday 2 June, this means that Thursday 24 June is the date. Is this good for everyone? If so, y'all want to pick a time and place? I'll have wheels.

FWIW, I have fond memories of bent elbows at Acapulco, too. Can't get decent California-style margaritas in Florida.

Zazu · Post by **Zazu** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 8:45 pm

Polar33 wrote:I just tried to dig up discount information for you on the portal, but it's currently being a pain. I'll try it again when I'm at work tomorrow.

Thanks. When I tried to access rate information from the Portal -- guest or cast -- it gives me a screen that advises me to drop by the nearest TEAM Center for assistance. Sort of a non-starter, seeing as we don't have them at WDW.

Zazu · Post by **Zazu** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 8:48 pm

Thatguy wrote:well, when you call for reservations ask for rate plan acm if it's available.

Thanks, I'll try that. Is that the CM rate?

while the DLH doesn't have a shuttle you can rent a wheelchair at the hotel and use it for both parks...

I'm very familiar with the DLR area. Grew up nearby and visited since that stupid carnival opened in the parking lot. (It's not still there, is it?)

I'm out of the wheelchair and walking now, but I hit a brick wall after about four hours, so I want to minimize unnecessary mileage.

BTW, CMs can rent wheelchairs in WDW parks for free. Does DL offer that perq?

IndyBob · Post by **IndyBob** » Mon Apr 19, 2004 9:08 pm

Yes, CMs can rent wheel chairs for free in DL as well