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ericpabear
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 Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 7:29 am Post subject: Disney New Desktop Widget |
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Disney Vacation Connection Has Arrived
Your wait is over. The new Disney Vacation Connection widget is ready for you to download and explore!
Stay up to date with everything happening at Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort, Disney Cruise Line®, Disney Vacation Club and Adventures by Disney. Choose the theme and information you want. Get tips on planning your vacation. Access a calendar of special events and Park hours. Count down to the magic with our vacation countdown clock. You can even check the weather.
Download it for FREE at www.DisneyVacationConnection.com. And rest assured the Disney Vacation Connection widget is spyware, adware and virus free, too! |
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daveypoo
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| Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 7:36 am Post subject: |
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Not quite ready as of 11:30am EDT on 5/8/10
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ericpabear
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| Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 11:23 am Post subject: |
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| daveypoo wrote: | | Not quite ready as of 11:30am EDT on 5/8/10 |
I wonder what happened. I got the e-mail, and downloaded it yesterday. Just checked it again, works fine. |
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daveypoo
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| Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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Just checked again (10:24pm on 5/8/10) and still no ability to download yet. Maybe the site is having issues, not the application.
Bummer...I've been waiting for it!
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Brownieboy69
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 6:03 am Post subject: |
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I just tried says they are busy making changes the download button will be back soon... It just started and is already down for a "refurb"!!!  |
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ericpabear
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| Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 6:25 am Post subject: |
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| daveypoo wrote: | Just checked again (10:24pm on 5/8/10) and still no ability to download yet. Maybe the site is having issues, not the application.
Bummer...I've been waiting for it! |
I see what you are saying.
I went to www.DisneyVacationConnection.com.
That link re-directed me to
http://directmessagelab1.com/services/syndication.aspx?brandID=460&
Which says, "We are busy making changes- the download button will be back soon."
I think you are right about them having issues.
When I turned on the computer this morning, the widget was blank except for a message that said "We're Sorry. Check back soon for new messages." Then it disappeared, and the widget returned with the same stuff it had when I first downloaded it. The count down clock is still tick'n, and so are the links that are attached to the widget. The "magic" button works. "Gallery" & "Add" are coming soon. Home, My destination, Events calander, Trip tools, My settings, and all videos attached to the widget are working.
Maybe I am part of a "trial run". |
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pugmalion1
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| Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 10:39 am Post subject: |
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| Yeah, it's definitely still down. I signed up to be notified about it months ago, and when I finally had a chance to go download it, it was down. So disappointing. |
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sarah91182
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| Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 11:50 am Post subject: |
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I was excited to get the email Friday while at work and couldn't wait to go download it. I get home and no dice.
Hopefully it doesn't go the way of the Yeti...
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ericpabear
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| Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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| sarah91182 wrote: | I was excited to get the email Friday while at work and couldn't wait to go download it. I get home and no dice.
Hopefully it doesn't go the way of the Yeti...
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Sorry off topic, but what happened to the Yeti ? |
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onecutemoose
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I have the widget, haven't fiddled too much, but I'm not seeing how it's going to simplify trip planning? Going directly to the Disney sites still seems preferable---all in one.
The countdown to the trip bit is pretty cool, though.
Not sure about everyone else, but when opened, my 'suitcase' takes up my entire screen!
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sarah91182
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 5:13 am Post subject: |
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| ericpabear wrote: | | sarah91182 wrote: | I was excited to get the email Friday while at work and couldn't wait to go download it. I get home and no dice.
Hopefully it doesn't go the way of the Yeti...
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Sorry off topic, but what happened to the Yeti ? |
It's just always broken. |
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sarah91182
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| Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 5:14 am Post subject: |
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| onecutemoose wrote: | | I have the widget, haven't fiddled too much, but I'm not seeing how it's going to simplify trip planning? Going directly to the Disney sites still seems preferable---all in one. |
I wish they would address their Disneyland site and make it at least half as nice as WDW's.
Still waiting on the widget link to work... |
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pugmalion1
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| Posted: Wed May 26, 2010 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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| sarah91182 wrote: | I wish they would address their Disneyland site and make it at least half as nice as WDW's.
Still waiting on the widget link to work... |
Just an update, the widget is still not downloadable.
And, yeah, the whole booking system at Disneyland needs to be overhauled, not just the website functionality. Why they are not running the same system as WDW, I don't know. Last time I went to Disneyland, I accidentally forgot my vacation package packet, and I had to repay for everything when I got there. Even though they had me on record as buying and I had the proper ID, they would not re-issue my tickets or hotel room, and they would only refund my money once I had my packet overnighted to the hotel and brought it to the ticketing office.
At WDW, I don't need any of that stuff. Just my ID. How is this not easier? |
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onecutemoose
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| Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:31 am Post subject: |
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My widget has been downloaded and working since the day it was announced. Weird. I can hardly wait for the overhaul of the Disneyland Resort website---I have high hopes 
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daveypoo
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| Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like the download is working again.
I'm downloading it now...
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