is this e-book too good to be true?

bribren · 02-23-2006

I ran across this e-book on ebay. I was wondering of anyone has read it or knows about the items discussed. I was not familiar with some of the ways to save.

http://www.magicmusic.net/dothemouse/

Any info would be appreciated.

dwoodz · 02-23-2006

It sounds tooooo good to be true. Free champagne in your room and pictures to boot! Run away very fast...unless someone here is able to validate....and if they are....why haven't they shared with the rest of the cast!!!! :-(

Kippage · 02-23-2006

Just the fact that it has an insanely long advertisement makes me doubt it.

DisneyHog6 · 02-23-2006

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Originally Posted by Kippage

Just the fact that it has an insanely long advertisement makes me doubt it.

You're such a pessimest...

Kippage · 02-23-2006

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Originally Posted by DisneyHog6

You're such a pessimest...

It's true!! (Both the pessimist thing and my original comment.)

If you have to write 10 pages praising the book before you even get to the ordering info, it's probably going to suck. And then when they bold and emphasize the most random stuff - ie, 'We'll show you how to manipulate Disney's generosity'.

DisneyHog6 · 02-23-2006

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Originally Posted by Kippage

It's true!! (Both the pessimist thing and my original comment.)

If you have to write 10 pages praising the book before you even get to the ordering info, it's probably going to suck. And then when they bold and emphasize the most random stuff - ie, 'We'll show you how to manipulate Disney's generosity'.

In all honesty, you're probably right. But I would like to see this in person for myself though...not enough to actually buy it though...

**Dopey** · 02-23-2006

I donno...it really does sound like a guide on how to re-use your resort mug for the umpteenth time. Like Victoria said, the manipulating of Disney generosity is what leaves a bad impression with me as well.
But to get 85% discounts on rooms...I want to take a look.
Maybe we can all chip in a dollar and the book can then make the round for everyone to read

tigger · 02-23-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dopey

I donno...it really does sound like a guide on how to re-use your resort mug for the umpteenth time. Like Victoria said, the manipulating of Disney generosity is what leaves a bad impression with me as well.
But to get 85% discounts on rooms...I want to take a look.
Maybe we can all chip in a dollar and the book can then make the round for everyone to read

Yeah maybe we can see how they like us taking full advantage to their generosity!

Allyson · 02-23-2006

Yeah...I'm just not so sure.

It's funny how the only "irate" comment from a reader (supposedly from someone who lives close by and is upset that the "secrets she's known about for years" are being shared with everyone) is in broken english with misspellings and little to no punctuation but all the "praise" letters are all pretty and perfect.

karliebug · 02-23-2006

[quote=Dopey]I donno...it really does sound like a guide on how to re-use your resort mug for the umpteenth time. Like Victoria said, the manipulating of Disney generosity is what leaves a bad impression with me as well.
But to get 85% discounts on rooms...I want to take a look.
Maybe we can all chip in a dollar and the book can then make the round for everyone to read

[/QUOTE

Probably most of us here could write this book, but I like Dopey's idea.

bribren · 02-23-2006

I once got a free day at MK when my then roomate (a local DJ) faxed a "media" request on company letterhead. Im wondering if these are the types of things. Or if the room tip is to "save on the GF by using an AP". Still, they are alleged former cast members who might have come across an angle. I like to save every dollar, but I also don't mind paying my fair share if I would have to resort to deviousness.

Princess Tessa · 02-23-2006

I'll do that Dopey, I'm interested...

But it sounds lame to the max to me

I'm not a fan of furgal-Disney (not that I'm rolling in it working a min. wage job

)
But I agree with Kipp - the loooong ad makes me weary...

Floridasunshine · 02-23-2006

IMO, I think it is probably just common sense stuff for the most part (e.g. go to a timeshare 'seminar' to get room for 85% off, use discount codes)

And then a lot of it sounds like it could be unscrupulous .... and I don't like stuff like that. For instance, it sounded as if it was condoning letting Disney know it is your special day (birthday, anniversary, etc.) even if it really wasn't, or complaining just to get 'freebies', etc. I don't like it when 'unscrupulous' folks ruin the magic for the rest of us by making prices increase and perks to be discontinued because of mis-use.

And a little of it may be stuff folks may not know, like finding special items on Tom Sawyer Island and then letting a CM know you found it to get a free coke or fast pass certificate.

but... I wish someone who has actually read it would post here because curiousity IS getting the best of me.

tigger · 02-23-2006

Welcome to DC Floridasunshine!

Floridasunshine · 02-23-2006

Thanks Tigger! I am very glad I found you all! Your site has been very helpful... I am going for my first on-site (FQPO) stay in just 28 days, 14 hours, and 59 minutes! YAYYYY! I am soooo excited.

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bribren Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 536	is this e-book too good to be true? I ran across this e-book on ebay. I was wondering of anyone has read it or knows about the items discussed. I was not familiar with some of the ways to save. http://www.magicmusic.net/dothemouse/ Any info would be appreciated.

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dwoodz Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 214	Re: is this e-book too good to be true? It sounds tooooo good to be true. Free champagne in your room and pictures to boot! Run away very fast...unless someone here is able to validate....and if they are....why haven't they shared with the rest of the cast!!!! :-( __________________ 2004 Caribbean Beach Resort 2005 Contemporary Resort 2006 Animal Kingdom 2008 Disney Carribbean Cruise

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Kippage Keeping it real since '83 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 2,100	Re: is this e-book too good to be true? Just the fact that it has an insanely long advertisement makes me doubt it. __________________ Victoria Twitter Myspace Flickr Good Reads "...perfection is unattainable. Perfection is a conceit. Perfection actually lies in fully loving the defect. I think that's perfection. It's like what the guy says in Hellboy, he says, "We like people for their qualities; we love them for their defects." It's true in life. It's the same." - Guillermo del Toro

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Dopey eleventwentyten Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 11,483	Re: is this e-book too good to be true? I donno...it really does sound like a guide on how to re-use your resort mug for the umpteenth time. Like Victoria said, the manipulating of Disney generosity is what leaves a bad impression with me as well. But to get 85% discounts on rooms...I want to take a look. Maybe we can all chip in a dollar and the book can then make the round for everyone to read __________________ WDW Theme Parks Moderator - moderating with a twist x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´ Adventures of an Innkeeper ´¨) Limser was my first MB friend ~ Pepperstink is my cheesy friend Doughnut, HB and Limser are my Michigan Martini Madness cohorts MissDisney is the better cookie baker Pu is back eleventwentyten Every morning is the dawn of a new error My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to meet Mickey and Friends

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Allyson MB's Gigglebox Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,027	Re: is this e-book too good to be true? Yeah...I'm just not so sure. It's funny how the only "irate" comment from a reader (supposedly from someone who lives close by and is upset that the "secrets she's known about for years" are being shared with everyone) is in broken english with misspellings and little to no punctuation but all the "praise" letters are all pretty and perfect. __________________ Been going as a family since 2004! Nine trips and counting! Three MNSSHPs and one MVMCP under our belt. Resorts = CSR, ASMo, POP, ASSports, POR, CBR, OKW & POFQ Mom to two precious boys!! The ONLY MBer I've met...KingOMiami!! (Even though Kip and I are practically neighbors!! ) (I really KNOW MICKEYMom - not just from MB!!)

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: is this e-book too good to be true? [quote=Dopey]I donno...it really does sound like a guide on how to re-use your resort mug for the umpteenth time. Like Victoria said, the manipulating of Disney generosity is what leaves a bad impression with me as well. But to get 85% discounts on rooms...I want to take a look. Maybe we can all chip in a dollar and the book can then make the round for everyone to read [/QUOTE Probably most of us here could write this book, but I like Dopey's idea.

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bribren Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 536	Re: is this e-book too good to be true? I once got a free day at MK when my then roomate (a local DJ) faxed a "media" request on company letterhead. Im wondering if these are the types of things. Or if the room tip is to "save on the GF by using an AP". Still, they are alleged former cast members who might have come across an angle. I like to save every dollar, but I also don't mind paying my fair share if I would have to resort to deviousness.

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Princess Tessa Starting over Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 1,989	Re: is this e-book too good to be true? I'll do that Dopey, I'm interested... But it sounds lame to the max to me I'm not a fan of furgal-Disney (not that I'm rolling in it working a min. wage job ) But I agree with Kipp - the loooong ad makes me weary... __________________ Disneyland Trips 1989, 1994, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2004 (yes, twice, I'm obsessed okay?!) 2005, 2007 (I'm missing three trips but I don't remember what years) WDW Canadian Cast Member 2006 - 2007

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Floridasunshine Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 124	Re: is this e-book too good to be true? IMO, I think it is probably just common sense stuff for the most part (e.g. go to a timeshare 'seminar' to get room for 85% off, use discount codes) And then a lot of it sounds like it could be unscrupulous .... and I don't like stuff like that. For instance, it sounded as if it was condoning letting Disney know it is your special day (birthday, anniversary, etc.) even if it really wasn't, or complaining just to get 'freebies', etc. I don't like it when 'unscrupulous' folks ruin the magic for the rest of us by making prices increase and perks to be discontinued because of mis-use. And a little of it may be stuff folks may not know, like finding special items on Tom Sawyer Island and then letting a CM know you found it to get a free coke or fast pass certificate. but... I wish someone who has actually read it would post here because curiousity IS getting the best of me.

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tigger Official Sunshine Pumper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In my own skin Posts: 2,924	Re: is this e-book too good to be true? Welcome to DC Floridasunshine! __________________ * Taking this post seriously might induce serious medical issues. Please consult your doctor if you feel light headed, dizzy, have dry mouth, ringing of the ears, incontinence, vomiting, loss of vision, numbness or tingling, upset stomach, hair loss, change in breathing, toe fungus, dry skin, muscle aches, runny noise, teeth pain, heaviness of limbs, sudden hunger, dry or red eyes, or a feeling of confusion or lost.

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Floridasunshine Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 124	Re: is this e-book too good to be true? Thanks Tigger! I am very glad I found you all! Your site has been very helpful... I am going for my first on-site (FQPO) stay in just 28 days, 14 hours, and 59 minutes! YAYYYY! I am soooo excited.

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