Psychodisney
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Decided to join my son and his inlaws for a Princess Alaskan cruise late summer out of Seattle. Any recommendations on where to stay the night before? I have Hyatt, Hilton and Marriot FNC.
I’m with @Duckbug.Ducktales . We’re arriving at 1 am for a Spring Break trip and I booked Hyatt Regency specifically because I didn’t want to wait for a shuttle at that time of night. I just want to get off the plane and check in, get some rest. To me it’s worth 9k points but that’s exactly why we all do this hobby differently. Have fun on your trip!I don't think it's that much more convenient than one of the hotels on Semoran. Paying twice the price to save 10 minutes just doesn't seem to be a good value for me, especially when I'm not time limited the next day. I looked, renting Enterprise off site would save me $40 for an 8 day rental over National on site. I would spend at least $10 of that getting to the rental location via rideshare. My plan is to land at midnight, grab my bags and grab a shuttle to a hotel, wake up whenever I wake up and grab a shuttle at 0930 to the airport, pick out my car on the aisle and leave the airport at 1000. Drive back to the hotel, check out, grab my bags and either pick up people at the airport or head to the Space Coast.
I’m with you. We stayed at MCO Hyatt last time after arriving late and it was a game changer! Booked to do the same in July when we are heading to Vero the next morning.I’m with @Duckbug.Ducktales . We’re arriving at 1 am for a Spring Break trip and I booked Hyatt Regency specifically because I didn’t want to wait for a shuttle at that time of night. I just want to get off the plane and check in, get some rest. To me it’s worth 9k points but that’s exactly why we all do this hobby differently. Have fun on your trip!
We flew out at dawn in September, and stayed there the night before. We have done it before and after a cruise too. In November we land at midnight, so we are going to stay again, then saunter over to WDW after we get up.I’m with you. We stayed at MCO Hyatt last time after arriving late and it was a game changer! Booked to do the same in July when we are heading to Vero the next morning.
Decided to join my son and his inlaws for a Princess Alaskan cruise late summer out of Seattle. Any recommendations on where to stay the night before? I have Hyatt, Hilton and Marriot FNC.
Similar to these -- I bought them the summer before last ago at an outlet mall. They are very comfortable and go from day to night well. Excellent arch support, which I need.Which Mephisto sandals? I have a pair of Mephisto sneakers that I really like but never looked into the sandals. Would love something that could do double duty going from swim suit to dressier outfit. Thanks!
I believe they generally get the boarding number before yours. Just to clarify you are a Companion Pass holder and the other person is designated as your Companion. When I first read through this it wasn't clear. I haven't heard of that not working for at least the last three years.For those who have flown SW and purchased Early Bird Check-In for yourself but not your companion did your companion get the next boarding number after yours? This is our first time using the CP and I am trying to make sure I understand everything correctly. I tried searching the threads but I was not able to find posts were this was discussed. Thank you.
Sorry if I was not clear in my original post. Yes I have the Companion Pass and will have a designated Companion flying with me. I am planning on purchasing the Early Bird Check-In for myself but not the companion due to the issue of needing to cancel the companion ticket if prices go down and I want to change my ticket to save some points. Fingers crossed it is continuing to work the same way. Thank you.I believe they generally get the boarding number before yours. Just to clarify you are a Companion Pass holder and the other person is designated as your Companion. When I first read through this it wasn't clear. I haven't heard of that not working for at least the last three years.
We’ve had multiple DP over the past two months and each time I’ve been DH’s companion- he purchased EBCI and I’ve gotten the next boarding position after him without purchasing it.For those who have flown SW and purchased Early Bird Check-In for yourself but not your companion did your companion get the next boarding number after yours? This is our first time using the CP and I am trying to make sure I understand everything correctly. I tried searching the threads but I was not able to find posts were this was discussed. Thank you.
I haven't specifically used their portal but if it's refundable I would try booking, then call the resort directly to update the number of guests and ask for the reservation number for MDE. If they won't adjust the number of guests, you can cancel. I booked Swan thru the Chase portal for Spring Break and had to call Swan directly for the res number which I then added to MDE.Has anyone ever used the capital one portal to book a Disney room? I’m taking my kids over spring break and looking at just one of the all stars. I find the travel portal credit hard to use, but think seems like a good choice.
You can book a standard room but it only allows 2 guests? Anyone think you might be able to link it to my Disney experience and then add more guests?
If not, then it’s useless. Since I need everyone on my reservation for early entry.
I am semi new still to CC hacking and have never downgraded and re-applied for a bonus. We just got P2 an Amex Gold to meet a SUB for our DSs rehearsal dinner. After that I was going to sit out SUBs for awhile as I felt comfortable with our URs and MRs along with some IHG/Bonvoy points.
Boring story about how we can hit another SUB easily, can be skipped: Today we found out that DH will likely have a knee replacement revision sometime this spring. What we'd led to believe may have just been a scope (his issue is with his IT band, not the implants) but the surgeon we saw today said it would be open surgery, blah blah blah. Long story short, we will probably have $7k in out of pocket expenses (side note: not thrilled with his original Dr who kept putting off DHs concerns and now we're in a new insurance year -- otherwise it would have been $0 2 months ago).
Now to my question. I can't really stomach spending all that w/o a SUB, but I don't feel moved to do the SW smaller CP, or another hotel chain. I've got a few Inks recently. I think I'm under 5/24, so was thinking of downgrading my CSP to a Freedom (P1 has none) and then re-apply for the CSP. I know the offer isn't great, but I don't really want another card with a AF that's > $100. Has to be me (P1), since P2 just got approved for Amex Gold last week.
So to do this:
downgrade P1 CSP to Freedom
wait 4 days?
re-apply for CSP (original SUB was met in Sept 2019)
Oh -- should P2 refer me for the CSP?
Do any of you have flat feet or plantar fasciitis? I’m looking for sandals for our Japan trip, preferably closed toe. I’ve always used my Keen sandals but I need more arch support now. I wear Brooks shoes with a high arch support inside.
My podiatrist told me to switch to high arches because of my flat feet. I never had issues until we moved to Florida. Walking barefoot on our concrete, tile floors has ruined my feet and dh is the same. I have shoes with very firm soles and also high arches. It has helped tremendously and even helped my back/knee pain get better. Maybe I’ll try Chaco’s for the high arch
How recent were your Inks? The Chase rule of thumb of 3 months applies to all Chase cards. So it doesn't really matter if you get an Ink or CSP. If you want the CSP, you'll want to make sure you're not 4/24 because then it'll take you to 5/24 and locked out of Chase cards.
The Amex card doesn't have much bearing unless it took him to 5/24, so it could be P2 if that works better.
Sounds like your velocity with Chase will be fine.I am semi new still to CC hacking and have never downgraded and re-applied for a bonus. We just got P2 an Amex Gold to meet a SUB for our DSs rehearsal dinner. After that I was going to sit out SUBs for awhile as I felt comfortable with our URs and MRs along with some IHG/Bonvoy points.
Boring story about how we can hit another SUB easily, can be skipped: Today we found out that DH will likely have a knee replacement revision sometime this spring. What we'd led to believe may have just been a scope (his issue is with his IT band, not the implants) but the surgeon we saw today said it would be open surgery, blah blah blah. Long story short, we will probably have $7k in out of pocket expenses (side note: not thrilled with his original Dr who kept putting off DHs concerns and now we're in a new insurance year -- otherwise it would have been $0 2 months ago).
Now to my question. I can't really stomach spending all that w/o a SUB, but I don't feel moved to do the SW smaller CP, or another hotel chain. I've got a few Inks recently. I think I'm under 5/24, so was thinking of downgrading my CSP to a Freedom (P1 has none) and then re-apply for the CSP. I know the offer isn't great, but I don't really want another card with a AF that's > $100. Has to be me (P1), since P2 just got approved for Amex Gold last week.
So to do this:
downgrade P1 CSP to Freedom
wait 4 days?
re-apply for CSP (original SUB was met in Sept 2019)
Oh -- should P2 refer me for the CSP?
That’s awesome. Thank you!DH has flat feet and now he has to always wear at least a slide with arch support around the house. He never walks around barefoot anymore- it's just too painful.
Our podiatrist, who also has flat feet, has this list of recommendations on her website:
Dr. Lucy’s favorite brands:
Run/Walking
- New Balance
- Asics
- Saucony
- Mizuno
- Brooks
- Hoka
Casual
- Rockport
- Born
- Ecco
- Clarks
- Alegria
Dress
- Taos
- Cobb Hill
- Naot
- Spring Step
- Joan Oloff
Sandals
- Vionic
- Birkenstock
- OTZ
- Superfeet
- Chacos
Slippers
- Vionic
- Haflinger
- Spenco
Hiking
- Keen
- Merrell
- Ahnu
Boots
- Pikolinos
- Kork Ease
- Fitflop
When shoe shopping, look for:
- A well cushioned heel
- Padding at the ball of your foot
- A stiff sole that only bends near the toes
- A wide toe box
Avoid
- Flexible shoes that can roll up into a ball
- Thin soles
- Heels above 2 inches
- Minimalist (barefoot) shoes