Nrthwnd Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 For those of you wondering about the Scandi lottery, there was no need for the lottery and all future deposits will be "first come, first serve." Whew! And YAY!
coaster_dude2002 Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Awesome news about the Scandi lottery! Thanks for the update Robb. Time to start the countdown
spacemtfan Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Man, it looks like I won't be able to get the cash in time for any of the trips. Oh well, there's always the TPR trips for 2010!
the ghost Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 I just got around to biting the bullet and asking the parents. Originally the Texas trip was my top choice. However, I'm a little worried about how the cliques and groups may already be formed going into Texas after the Deep South trip...do you guys have any info on how many people my age (16-18) will be doing both trips vs. just Texas? If I'm lucky I may be able to do the Deep South too, although I've been to Dollywood, Carowinds, and SFOG (I really want to give Goliath a 2nd chance because my only ride on it, in the front row, was pretty much forceless) within the last two years. Dude you are so lucky your parents are even considering letting you go. My Dad would flip out if I asked if I could go on vacation on my own in general, let alone a trip about coasters. Oh well Ill be 18 next year and will at some point go on a TPR trip.
thrillgeek Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Great news. Thaanks for the update Robb.
printersdevil78 Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Robb, is the "first-come, first served" policy from here on out only for Scandi, or does it apply to all the trips? With only six spots left on West Coast, I'm a bit anxious... but at the same time, airfares in August are looking really good right now.
robbalvey Posted November 20, 2008 Author Posted November 20, 2008 ^ It applies to all trips. So if we fill the West Coast trip the next person we get a deposit from would be put on the waiting list. If you are interested and can't make the deposit right away, please at least let us know ASAP if you are SERIOUS about doing a trip and we can try to work something out. --Robb
spacemtfan Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 ^ Well Robb, I really want to go on the West Coast trip. And I just started my job yesterday. But once I get enough money, it'll already be way pass the deadline.
TheRealTinkerbell Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 I would really love to do the West Coast Trip, but, with a new baby, I don't think I'll have the money for the expenses. I would however love to meet up with you guys at Disneyland(because I have a pass). How would that work?? Do I still ahve to pay some fee just to go to Disneyland with TPR or...do I just have to go to Disneyland and be like "OH HIIII GUYS!" Just wondering.
cfc Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 ^The transcript from the TPR 2009 trip chat answers this question, as well as many others: http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=664604#664604. Check it out for more useful info.
Mozart67 Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Thanks for the info and stuff. I wasn't sure that I would be able to afford even the Texas trip with us trying to move, new job, etc., but it looks all systems go for the trip, and since it will e my first TPR trip experience, I am so looking forward to it. (Even if I am a chicken...) Question about the trips forum: I know that a live chat will be on Tuesdays; my work schedule is haywire right now, and I work Tues. until around 4am. Will the chat be open any other time or is that the only time it's operational?
SharkTums Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Once we open up the trip boards, we take a poll to see what time works best for the majority of people for the 'official' trip chat. We will have a dedicated chat room though for each trip, so you can go in whenever you want! I know for the East Coast trip, there were tons of random chats going on all the time!
thrillgeek Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 ^Random chats are always fun! I'm sure we'll be discussing this later on but would it be a good idea to be booking plane tickets now? I'm sure it will only get more expensive the later I wait.
BarryH Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 ^IMHO, I would start looking, but not buying yet. I think we will see the discounts hit a few months before the trip starts. For the Deep South trip, I plan to book Airtran unless something is cheaper. I might even drive up and stop by Wild Adventures on the way (if we aren't going there on the trip).
thrillgeek Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 ^IMHO, I would start looking, but not buying yet. I think we will see the discounts hit a few months before the trip starts. Ok thanks Barry. Just making sure I get the best deals.
hyyyper Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 ^IMHO, I would start looking, but not buying yet. I think we will see the discounts hit a few months before the trip starts. ....and risk that all the cheap flights will be sold out by then. At least on international flights, it's a good plan to book as soon as the OK is given. Short flights however, tend to plunge before the actual date.
nursemelis374 Posted November 25, 2008 Posted November 25, 2008 Now that we know we are pretty much "in" for the trips we signed up for I was wondering if we could start paying off the trip. May we pay in increments via Paypal or would you prefer us to pay in one big sum? Dollywood here I come!
robbalvey Posted November 25, 2008 Author Posted November 25, 2008 ^ Really, you can pretty much pay off the trip as much or as little as you want to at a time. As long as the deposit payments are met, or if you've made other arragements with us, it's totally up to you on what works best for you how to pay them off. --Robb
csikoth Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 How many spots are left on the Texas and Deep South trips?
Xcoaster Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 Alright, I finally paypal'd over my eCheck deposit for the Deep South trip. The Scandinavia trip would be awesome, but I just recently started work, and I very much doubt I'd have enough leave by then (it might be possible if I traded a lot of blood for comptime, plus I'll be getting some travel comptime, but still..). I'll save some time and money for whatever 2010's big trip is, and in the meantime, I'm really looking forward to this one. And maybe later I'll change my mind on Texas. For now, I guess I should post more often.
Wood Dragon 1988 Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 ^lol after all that you're going! Good news though.
jedimaster1227 Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 I just put in a deposit for West Coast. Yep. Now you know its a party! Glad to have you joining us Ben!
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