09/21/08 SSMC08 S.S. Member Cruise 2008 [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

WDWLVR

01-06-2005, 12:08 PM

Welcome to the 2008 DVC Member Cruise Meets Thread!

Mark and I will be happy to do the website again as well as DIS buttons for everyone. Here is the info we'll be looking for.

Send your info to member2008@monorailgreen.info

Dis name of anyone in your party that has one. We want at least one person from each group to be an active DIS member.
Real names of eveyone in your party and relationship (husband, wife, daughter, friend, etc.)
Cabin number(required only for the button - if you don't want it published we will honor that but we want to make sure the buttons get to you if you miss the meets)
Birthdays of everyone in your party
Anniversary date
Year you bought into DVC and where you own (for the buttons)
Early/late seating
Where you are staying the night before the cruise? (not for the grid on the web page but so we can try and coordinate a DIS meet the night before)
Button? yes or no (specify who is getting one- be detailed!)
Photo (.jpg or .gif please so we can get to "meet" you and your family)

The above is just a way for everyone to get to know each other before the cruise. If the group wants we can password protect the picture gallery page.

How much info you give is totally up to you. We only ask for the cabin numbers for the buttons so we don't get stuck with them and have no way to get them to you.

Also the buttons are at no cost to you. They are our gift to the group to help identify fellow DISers.

Here are the links for the main web page and member gallery:

DIS 2008 DVC Member Cruise (http://monorailgreen.info/member2008/index.htm)

DIS 2008 DVC Member Cruise Gallery (http://monorailgreen.info/member2008/gallery/photoindex.htm)

seaulater

10-26-2007, 09:41 AM

I'M BOOKED TOO!
Now, for those that want to book-booking opens on November 17th and Jim Lewis said everyone should have a postcard in their mail announcing the 2008 cruise. It is 9-21 to 9-25-08.

WDWLVR

10-26-2007, 05:53 PM

:thumbsup2

jemiaule

10-27-2007, 12:31 AM

trishy

10-27-2007, 01:13 AM

We're going to try to book on the 17th. Good luck to those trying. :thumbsup2 And Congrats to those already booked!:)

icydog

10-27-2007, 08:45 PM

I am booked too! Whoooo!

For those who got the cat6 for the add-on...I spoke to a guide regarding upgrading (my DH and dad want to come along next year) and was told to call on the 17th and I can put in for the upgrade. The guide said that the difference in price can be paid either in cash or in points.

We added on at AKV. The incentive was too good to pass up; so yes we are booked for the 9/21/08 Member Cruise already. That's good news about upgrading the room. I was thinking of a larger room or even taking one of our kids and their family along in another cabin like we did this year. We are really psyched to own at the AKV.

krdisneybound

10-28-2007, 10:20 AM

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squitty

10-28-2007, 11:24 AM

Hi Kay:wave:

Michelle here, we would of loved to have been the 2008 member cruise, but we don't get there till the 24th, so have had to make do with another 3 night cruise on the 25th Sept 08.

Have fun.

krdisneybound

10-28-2007, 11:37 AM

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krdisneybound

10-28-2007, 03:11 PM

hey hey hey

how r u????????

we'll cruise together again soon. no doubt

Hi Kay:wave:

Michelle here, we would of loved to have been the 2008 member cruise, but we don't get there till the 24th, so have had to make do with another 3 night cruise on the 25th Sept 08.

Have fun.

MarkRG

10-28-2007, 07:07 PM

To get the ball rolling....

Here's two logos for your siggies!

For everyone calling on the 17th:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/36347dial.jpg

And, for those already confirmed and who get in on the 17th:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/36347sailinga.gif

I made them a bit smaller to be better with the new sig rules :)

krdisneybound

10-28-2007, 07:14 PM

I hope everyone gets in right away

jemiaule

10-28-2007, 07:20 PM

MarkRG

10-29-2007, 07:59 AM

A small update - I tweaked the green 'booked' one to eliminate the white box around it -- update your siggies :)

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/36347sailinga.gif

krdisneybound

10-30-2007, 07:59 AM

bumping us up so that those who are calling in can post all the results.

get those fingers ready to dial. Have your land line and celll nos dialing at the same time - one of them will get in

jemiaule

10-30-2007, 11:04 AM

Does anyone know the key sequence to push to get thru to MS once they get thru on the phone number? I was thinking if people knew ahead of time they would be ready to push in those numbers once they got thru on the line.

cobbler

10-30-2007, 03:27 PM

I am not booked but plan on being on the phone on the 17th!

cherylp3

10-30-2007, 08:29 PM

There shouldn't be a key sequence until 1pm when MS opens for member services.

Does anyone know the key sequence to push to get thru to MS once they get thru on the phone number? I was thinking if people knew ahead of time they would be ready to push in those numbers once they got thru on the line.

icydog

10-31-2007, 05:08 AM

MS opened early, at 9 am, last year for this year's cruise.

cherylp3

10-31-2007, 07:19 AM

Yes and that morning there was no need for number pushing, you just got into queue. Also if you end up getting connected with youer cell phone, give the CM your cell number and they should call you back if dicsonected.

MS opened early, at 9 am, last year for this year's cruise.

seaulater

10-31-2007, 11:01 AM

Yes and that morning there was no need for number pushing, you just got into queue. Also if you end up getting connected with youer cell phone, give the CM your cell number and they should call you back if dicsonected.

Good advice Cheryl! That's the very first thing I do before I even give them my member number in case I get disconnected!

krdisneybound

10-31-2007, 11:05 AM

HAPPY HALLOWEEN to all

Have a wonderful night and stay safe and dry

I will be at home giving out glow necklaces and bracelets to all that are prowling around

TnRobin

10-31-2007, 01:26 PM

Wish us luck. Mike and I are going to try to go for our 15th Anniversary. NO KID.

icydog

10-31-2007, 05:21 PM

:cool1: I just remember that we will be on the Queen Mary 2 on Nov 17th so it's a good thing we got the incentive for the cruise for next year. Otherwise I would have to be put on a waitlist, and pay the $75 per reservation and hope that I got on. This way I know I am all set.

mohrt2

11-01-2007, 01:41 PM

cherylp3

11-01-2007, 02:47 PM

It depends on the schedule: In 2006 there wasn't enough to do if you were not an island person. This year it greatly improved with presentations and things to attend.

krdisneybound

11-01-2007, 04:24 PM

I am thinking about coming along. I actually have enough points to take a friend (or my sister) with some left over. I wasn't able to use many this year. It looks to be a lot of fun. Has anyone already been on one of these? What are they like? What kind of special events do they have? Are two days on Castaway Cay enough or too much? Sorry for all the questions; I am very interested.:wave2:

This year there were 2100 DVC'ers onboard.

yes, it is loads of fun and lots of do.

Different events each year.

Each year is a different theme - this year it was Disney Legends. It was fabulous and very informative. All the legends spoke to us in semilars.

We should be going to Castaway Cay twice next year also. Ar far as being too much or too little, that would be up to you.

Most people think twice is not too much. I, myself, don't stay in the sun but I still enjoy the Island and there is lots to do there.

krdisneybound

11-01-2007, 04:27 PM

the same thing happened to me. I realized afterwards that I would be onboard the Wonder again on the 17th and would not have been able to call in. And Linda is going to be on the Magic so she would not be able to call in either.

But it all worked out well.:cool1: :cool1:

:cool1: I just remember that we will be on the Queen Mary 2 on Nov 17th so it's a good thing we got the incentive for the cruise for next year. Otherwise I would have to be put on a waitlist, and pay the $75 per reservation and hope that I got on. This way I know I am all set.

krdisneybound

11-03-2007, 03:56 AM

I have a PRAYER LINE started for those calling in to get booked and hopefully get the accommodations they ask for.

AFter the thread gets going, I think it would be nice to try and have some shirts made for the group.

EVERYONE could give their thoughts and be a part of it.

NOT ONE PERSON SHOULD CONTROL THIS. Everyone should be a part of it.

I think it would be nice to have lanyards made up for us also. Have done this on past cruises and it has worked out very well.

All of this could be worked on after everyone gets booked.

icydog

11-03-2007, 07:14 AM

It depends on the schedule: In 2006 there wasn't enough to do if you were not an island person. This year it greatly improved with presentations and things to attend.

As much as we like Castaway Cay I kindda wish they landed at another Island port (but not Nassau) for the first day and left Castaway Cay for the second shore day. I found that making the trip off the ship, and schlepping down to the beach, was too much for a second day for my husband and me. Also, I spend too much time avoiding sunburn at the beach and can't visualize doing that twice.

We attended the presentations and liked most of them very much. I noticed that many folks stayed on board and did not even venture to the beach on the second docking. Having planned activities for that day was a thoughtful touch that I guess Disney learned to do for their seasoned DVC cruisers (like us) but my kids and grandkids loved the beach.

cgcw

11-03-2007, 08:17 AM

Past member cruiser checking in. :wave:

After giving it a lot of thought, I think I just might try to get a cabin on this cruise. It sounds like this years cruise was a couple of steps up from last years, which was a bust, so I'm thinking about asking a friend from the 2006 to join me with her daughter, and taking just my youngest son.

I won't be able to call in on 11/17, as we're heading down to Florida going on a cruise the next day, so if we decide to go, it will be through the waitlist. I know of others who had success with it on the 2006 member cruise, so I have no doubt it will come through, if we decide we'd like to sail.

Cindy

krdisneybound

11-03-2007, 08:40 AM

Hi Cindy: whooppee -

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sounds great to me. There were many waitlists that came thru for this year the last 2 months.

Have a great time on your cruise this month. Seems like quite a few of us will be on the high waters that week.

Past member cruiser checking in. :wave:

After giving it a lot of thought, I think I just might try to get a cabin on this cruise. It sounds like this years cruise was a couple of steps up from last years, which was a bust, so I'm thinking about asking a friend from the 2006 to join me with her daughter, and taking just my youngest son.

I won't be able to call in on 11/17, as we're heading down to Florida going on a cruise the next day, so if we decide to go, it will be through the waitlist. I know of others who had success with it on the 2006 member cruise, so I have no doubt it will come through, if we decide we'd like to sail.

Cindy

Diana Lyn

11-03-2007, 10:02 AM

Another past member cruiser checking in. I was on 03, 05 and 06 and boycotted 07 because of the ridiculous booking procedure.

That said, we're on the fence for 08 now. At first I flat out said no, we're FL residents and can cruise twice for the price of this one cruise with a FL resident discount, but there's something about member cruises that sucks me right back in.

I was the coordinator for the Cafepress store for the SSMC06 shirts and that worked really well for that group, since Kay is recommending everyone being a part of the process, I'd suggest that again.

One other suggestion, another cruise I'm booked on has decided to compile all of our information into a Yahoo Group. It's working really really well and that way we (as a group) has control over who can/can't see the information we share within the group as far as cabin numbers, emails, etc. I have two little girls and the internet is a freaky place. :scared1:

krdisneybound

11-03-2007, 10:07 AM

Great ----------------

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sounds great to me - have to tell all our family and friends not to call on the 17th until we give the OK - have to keep the phone lines open :thumbsup2

Another past member cruiser checking in. I was on 03, 05 and 06 and boycotted 07 because of the ridiculous booking procedure.

That said, we're on the fence for 07 now. At first I flat out said no, we're FL residents and can cruise twice for the price of this one cruise with a FL resident discount, but there's something about member cruises that sucks me right back in.

I was the coordinator for the Cafepress store for the SSMC06 shirts and that worked really well for that group, since Kay is recommending everyone being a part of the process, I'd suggest that again.

One other suggestion, another cruise I'm booked on has decided to compile all of our information into a Yahoo Group. It's working really really well and that way we (as a group) has control over who can/can't see the information we share within the group as far as cabin numbers, emails, etc. I have two little girls and the internet is a freaky place. :scared1:

alikat99

11-03-2007, 10:47 AM

Well, I haven't made my decision about SSMC08 yet, but it's VERY tempting with all of my friends considering going!! I just might be pursueded!!!

CarolAnnC

11-03-2007, 10:49 AM

krdisneybound

11-03-2007, 11:13 AM

Glad to see that everyone is thinking about the cruise.

The entertainment and Legends were great this year. Don't know how they are going to top it, but I know they will.

Have a great Saturday everyone.

acourtwdw

11-03-2007, 11:36 AM

Subbing and might be changing our minds about going. If we ask our family if they could live without us for those days we might just be suckered back into the DVC cruise. We will have to do cash not points and waitlist (right now, not enough of either with just getting back from 14 days at WDW).

Annette

seaulater

11-03-2007, 12:05 PM

COME ON EVERYONE!

It would be great to have a "Disboards DVC Member Cruise Reunion" and have everyone back on board.

Now............where is Gail and John Travolta (you know.....hey sea slaughter.......)

:rotfl:

krdisneybound

11-03-2007, 12:06 PM

OK Annette - now you are putting a smile on my face - what can I do or say to you?? The Price is Right - :thumbsup2

Subbing and might be changing our minds about going. If we ask our family if they could live without us for those days we might just be suckered back into the DVC cruise. We will have to do cash not points and waitlist (right now, not enough of either with just getting back from 14 days at WDW).

Annette

krdisneybound

11-03-2007, 12:09 PM

good morning, Linda

I am totally relaxing today and tomorrow - honestly !!!

Hope you do the same

COME ON EVERYONE!

It would be great to have a "Disboards DVC Member Cruise Reunion" and have everyone back on board.

Now............where is Gail and John Travolta (you know.....hey sea slaughter.......)

:rotfl:

seaulater

11-03-2007, 12:10 PM

good morning, Linda

I am totally relaxing today and tomorrow - honestly !!!

Hope you do the same

Nope, headed out in a few minutes for the day, probably won't be home until 11 tonight. Working all weekend, and then tonight going to a play that Jamie's friend is in.

WDWLVR

11-03-2007, 12:44 PM

Wow great to see so many past Member Cruisers looking at doing 2008.

A few thoughts on some of the things discussed today:

T-shirts – we’ve had these on a number of cruises and they really do add to the unity of the group. We’ve had them done a number of different ways and I did like how quick and easy CafePress was. Not only for the t-shirts but also other things that could have the designs on them.

Lanyards – while I’ve seen some of them done for other groups and they seem like a great idea I’m not sure we need them for the Member Cruise since we get special ones from DVC.

Yahoo group – while I agree it works great for some things (the one for the circle journal from the 2006 Member Cruise works great) I would really hate to see the actual talk move from the DIS since the DIS is what brought us all together. As we mentioned to a number of people on the 2007 cruise if Mark and I get on we’d love to do the web page and buttons again since we’ve done the buttons for all the Member Cruises and have done the web page for the last 3. If the group wants we can make the member gallery portion password protected. We did that with our site for the 2004 10 day cruise but changed it going forward at the request of our fellow cruisers. As always however much anyone wants to share is up to them. We do require some things like room numbers but the option to not have them posted (and only used for delivery of buttons if the person doesn’t show up) is always there. Again whatever the group wants is fine.

Good luck to everyone who wants to get on whether it is in 2 weeks or via the waitlist.

krdisneybound

11-03-2007, 01:42 PM

Special tee shirts would be great. Either an individual can see that they are provided and a logo is agreed upon or Cafe Press or another company.

The idea of a special lanyard for the group, with the logo on them and the date would be awesome. The lanyards that are provided are thick (and no dates on them or reference to the specific cruise) and I don't think I have ever worn them due to the thickness. The sideways ones don't hold the KTTC, as they come out.

The long plastic holders are much better. I think the thin ones are so much nicer and you don't even feel them around your neck.

As for the buttons, I don't care for them. That is my own opinion. The past ones I don't even know where they are. The pin portion makes holdes in your shirts and it is always there when washed. But then again, that is my opinion. The lanyards can be used over and over.

Whereas I do have the special lanyards and have them in my TV/Disney room and I see the dates for the special cruises I have taken. It is a nice rememberance.

Whether we have a gallery or not doesn't really matter. We still can have the DIS meets and get togethers and have a great time.

If the majority wants to go to a Yahoo group, that is fine with me. The thread for the cruise can continue, as it has started and new cruisers can join when they want.

I can also go to the first page, first post, and start listing the names and different parties the ages of the children there. That way a new site would not have to accessed each time. I started it a little if you want to take a look. It would be very easy and quicker for Linda to do the Mini-Navigator for us.

We can also list our activities there - everything would be on one thread.

OK - my thoughts - but we'll just have to wait and see what happens on Nov. 17th.

My prayer line is getting a little longer now.

Diana Lyn

11-03-2007, 02:31 PM

Those lanyards sound like a great idea. Personally, I never liked the ones Disney gave out because you can't actually put you KTTW in them. On SSMC05 I had my drivers license and my KTTW card in it and was walking on the top deck. A gust of wind came and tossed both out and they went sliding across, I though for sure they'd go overboard!! Plus, the girls would be able to actually wear the lanyards, even at 4 and 5 next year, I can't say I'm thrilled with the idea of them with pins. :scared1:

krdisneybound

11-03-2007, 03:09 PM

I thought you were going to say they blew overboard.:scared1:

Now that you bring it up, Linda and I were talking about that in Nasssau while walking around.

It was either hers or mine that feel out when we bent over to pick up something.

It would not have been fun had either one of us lost our KTTW, CC and DL.

In the Promende Lounge one morning I found a KTTW and CC and turned it into the desk. That was on the last CC morning.

Those lanyards sound like a great idea. Personally, I never liked the ones Disney gave out because you can't actually put you KTTW in them. On SSMC05 I had my drivers license and my KTTW card in it and was walking on the top deck. A gust of wind came and tossed both out and they went sliding across, I though for sure they'd go overboard!! Plus, the girls would be able to actually wear the lanyards, even at 4 and 5 next year, I can't say I'm thrilled with the idea of them with pins. :scared1:

MarkRG

11-03-2007, 03:34 PM

Well, if you guys would prefer lanyards to buttons, that's cool. I will still offer buttons for anyone who does want them, as they're very easy for me to make now, takes all of an evening or two to run off the whole batch. Usually takes longer to get the actual list of buttons to make together than actually doing them now.

As for the rest? I'm quite good with whatever you all want to do.

We're going, even if we have to go outside our usual cabin choices or even waitlist, as each and every year DVC has brought a panel of guests from good to fantastic, and each and every cruise I've had a great time at all their presentations.

But, for now, our focus is first to get in on callin day, then the April 7-day Eastern we're sailing on in '08.

And don't forget, a few pages back there's two siggie images for everyone to use :)

krdisneybound

11-03-2007, 05:01 PM

cherylp3

11-03-2007, 06:14 PM

I ended up using my castaway club lanyard for my pin trading, that works well. Also I don't mind buttons. I liked the person that did the red canadian shirts those were wonderful.

krdisneybound

11-03-2007, 06:43 PM

yep, the thick lanyards you need for pin trading. The thin ones don't work too well for that.

Heck, I don't do that too much anymore. I have a little bag that I keep mine in now. Not really into it anymore for collecting for myself.

krdisneybound

11-03-2007, 06:44 PM

Changes are definitely good.

Like DVC gave out the new blue hats this time.

They are great hats and not the same 'ol ones that everyone has a million of - with all the meetings we go to each time.

Diana Lyn

11-03-2007, 07:13 PM

I don't think there was any discussion as to one w/o the other one. Lanyards hang around your neck and buttons pin on.

The thin lanyards are much better than the thick member lanyards that are given out. And the plastic holder is a better item than the sideways plastic holder. That discussion has been on other threads also.

But an individual can better be identified with a lanyard as opposed to a small round button.

Everyone has their own individual preference and that is good to discuss it.

I'm sorry Mark, but you're coming across to me as a tad confrontational, I certainly hope this thread isn't going to go that way when other people step up and give their suggestions/opinions. I didn't say anything about one or the other either, just that I liked the idea of the lanyards, and the pins are dangerous to give to my children.

MarkRG

11-03-2007, 07:14 PM

I ended up using my castaway club lanyard for my pin trading, that works well. Also I don't mind buttons. I liked the person that did the red canadian shirts those were wonderful.

Those guys were neat..we saw them all over the place thru the cruise, they had matching silly hats to go with the rest of those very red outfits :)

MarkRG

11-03-2007, 07:30 PM

I'm sorry Mark, but you're coming across to me as a tad confrontational, I certainly hope this thread isn't going to go that way when other people step up and give their suggestions/opinions. I didn't say anything about one or the other either, just that I liked the idea of the lanyards, and the pins are dangerous to give to my children.

*shrug* Not at all, that post was meant to be quite the opposite, actually. I'm totally cool with whatever ends up being what people want. :)

Btw, they don't have to be pin-back buttons for the little ones, there's plenty of other choices, including button on a lanyard, here, have a look.

http://www.badgeaminit.com/214buttonparts1.html

I could even assemble them without the pin and instead put a small ziptie thru so you could loop it on a custom made lanyard. There's certainly options that don't include a pointy pin. The only thing I am is a teeny bit surprised at is that after the literally thousands I've made, including for all the past member cruises, this is the first time anyone's mentioned that issue to me. Glad it came up though, as I can see where that could be a problem for the kids.

iluvdisney

11-03-2007, 08:13 PM

I think Karen and I are hoping to get onto this cruise also - I will be in Calif when it's call in time so I hope she can do the calling this time around - we are a bit hooked on cruising! LOL.

MarkRG

11-03-2007, 08:36 PM

I think Karen and I are hoping to get onto this cruise also - I will be in Calif when it's call in time so I hope she can do the calling this time around - we are a bit hooked on cruising! LOL.

A bit Mary???

That's like saying Spaceship Earth is a bit big... :lmao: Glad to hear.

CarolAnnC

11-03-2007, 09:55 PM

I think Karen and I are hoping to get onto this cruise also - I will be in Calif when it's call in time so I hope she can do the calling this time around - we are a bit hooked on cruising! LOL.

Oh I am so glad to hear this! Hope we end up sailing together... :)

krdisneybound

11-03-2007, 10:39 PM

We are also seriously considering doing this cruise. We were on the first DVC Member Cruise 2003 and that is where I bought my BCV points, so it is dangerous for me, LOL.

After we get a couple of items ironed out, we will give the official YAY! Hoping to decide by end of this weekend. :)

---- sorry, didn't mean to leave you out previously ----- busy weekend :)

I think Karen and I are hoping to get onto this cruise also - I will be in Calif when it's call in time so I hope she can do the calling this time around - we are a bit hooked on cruising! LOL.

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more families to tell not to call us on the 17th until we give the OK -

have to keep the phone lines open to make our own calls :thumbsup2

krdisneybound

11-03-2007, 10:48 PM

Wish us luck. Mike and I are going to try to go for our 15th Anniversary. NO KID.

I think I forgot to respond to your post also - oh man - tomorrow will be a better day............ and to think I rested a lot today. NOT NOT

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CarolAnnC

11-03-2007, 11:49 PM

Oh no problem Kay! I am just so excited at the possibility of joining this cruise, that I couldn't wait to post on this thread!

Sounds like there will be lots of DIS'ers on board!

krdisneybound

11-04-2007, 06:19 AM

Did you set your clocks back last night before going to bed????????

I think Indiana does not do it.

WDWLVR

11-04-2007, 06:23 AM

Clocks changed here. That extra hour of sleep felt good!

cgcw

11-04-2007, 07:30 AM

Have a great time on your cruise this month. Seems like quite a few of us will be on the high waters that week.

Kay are you sailing over Thanksgiving as well?

I just realized, we leave 2 weeks from today. :eek: Holy cow, this trip is sneaking up on me. :woohoo:

This thread sure jump started in the last 24 hours. Glad to see many are thinking of booking.

I love the idea of lanyards. :thumbsup2

On the 2005 & 2006 cruises, we did a lot of fun stuff. Some of them I use daily, like the magnet board from last cruise. I also enjoyed the scrapbook goodie bag exchange, we did as part of Linda's scrapbooking class, although I have to be honest and say that the class, while wonderful, just didn't fit in with all the events planned.

I'm sure we can think of some great idea for this cruise as well.

krdisneybound

11-04-2007, 08:00 AM

I will be on the Wonder on 11/16 (b/day present for my 4 YO g/baby

and then again on 11/25.

The best part is that I'll be back on the Wonder on 12/9 w/my youngest DD and my youngest G/baby - 13 mos.

For the 12/9 cruise we have my favorite room, 8102 - Cat 3. Aft and huge balcony 1/4 way around the aft. We have a pretty big DIS meet in the room set up and I believe there are about 35 people that will be there. Should be lots of fun on that one.

Are you gonna be on one of the Disney ships or another one??

Whichever ship, the holidays are wonderful for traveling. Hope you meet lots of great people onboard.

Linda will be on the Magic for Thanksgiving w/her DH, DD and her DD's friend. They are going to have an awesome time on that cruise.

We can all yell to each other across the waters. :rotfl:

Funny thing, Harry and I had a 5 gallon empty water jug that we put money in for many years. That is the money that I am taking some of these cruises with. It sure added up and I was surprised when it was all counted.

Now I must start all over again. :thumbsup2

Kay are you sailing over Thanksgiving as well?

I just realized, we leave 2 weeks from today. :eek: Holy cow, this trip is sneaking up on me. :woohoo:

This thread sure jump started in the last 24 hours. Glad to see many are thinking of booking.

I love the idea of lanyards. :thumbsup2

On the 2005 & 2006 cruises, we did a lot of fun stuff. Some of them I use daily, like the magnet board from last cruise. I also enjoyed the scrapbook goodie bag exchange, we did as part of Linda's scrapbooking class, although I have to be honest and say that the class, while wonderful, just didn't fit in with all the events planned.

I'm sure we can think of some great idea for this cruise as well.

cgcw

11-04-2007, 08:18 AM

Are you gonna be on one of the Disney ships or another one??

Whichever ship, the holidays are wonderful for traveling. Hope you meet lots of great people onboard.

We are sailing on Royal Caribbeans Mariner of the Seas. I'm anxious to see how the ship compares to the Disney ship. I know my kids are looking forward to the other activities they have on board which Disney doesn't offer as my boys are really not into the Disney characters - ice skating, rock wall climbing, in-line skating, Johnny Rockets. If our youngest was a little taller, we might have switches over to the Freedom of the Seas as that ship has the FlowRider, which both of our boys wanted to try, but the youngest isn't quite tall enough...yet. ;)

Best yet, we are already traveling with our friends - Gail & John. Gail posts as #1mouse here on the DIS. And John is the one Linda said referred to her as "sea-slaughter". We have cabins next to each other, so it should be fun to see each other as we're going on our way every day & then meeting up for dinner (or maybe between).

I know we will have a blast! We are looking forward to a longer cruise, new ports and excursions and just spending time with new & old friends.

MarkRG

11-04-2007, 09:34 AM

Did you set your clocks back last night before going to bed????????

I think Indiana does not do it.

They used to, until last year when their governor repealed that change and they do dst too now. A lot of people there now outright hate him for it and are actively campainging to get him lose his next re-election.

seaulater

11-04-2007, 10:20 AM

*shrug* Not at all, that post was meant to be quite the opposite, actually. I'm totally cool with whatever ends up being what people want. :)

Btw, they don't have to be pin-back buttons for the little ones, there's plenty of other choices, including button on a lanyard, here, have a look.

http://www.badgeaminit.com/214buttonparts1.html

I could even assemble them without the pin and instead put a small ziptie thru so you could loop it on a custom made lanyard. There's certainly options that don't include a pointy pin. The only thing I am is a teeny bit surprised at is that after the literally thousands I've made, including for all the past member cruises, this is the first time anyone's mentioned that issue to me. Glad it came up though, as I can see where that could be a problem for the kids.

Mark--I LOVE the buttons! Because after I wear mine the whole cruise I add it into my shadow box with my SS Member Cruise stuff that I get. Used to put in my scrapbook, but then moved to a 12 x 12 shadowbox with the little mementos we got. They are in those hanging in my living room!

Also-I LOVE the member gallery. Even though I don't look at it often enough, it is great to look at the pictures so I can try to remember names and faces (kinda) before we cruise.

Okay, those are my thoughts!

seaulater

11-04-2007, 10:26 AM

On the 2005 & 2006 cruises, we did a lot of fun stuff. Some of them I use daily, like the magnet board from last cruise. I also enjoyed the scrapbook goodie bag exchange, we did as part of Linda's scrapbooking class, although I have to be honest and say that the class, while wonderful, just didn't fit in with all the events planned.

I'm sure we can think of some great idea for this cruise as well.

Yep, it kinda feels funny not doing a scrapbook class on the member cruise anymore. I agree, I decided that there just wasn't any time to squeeze in the class unless we wanted to do it at 6 a.m. one morning. And me, being from the west, 6 a.m. just doesn't work in my schedule very well. I'm doing good to get up at 8 a.m.

I like everyone's different ideas and stuff for the upcoming cruise. One of the first things I learned from doing the scrapbook class was that as soon as we started, someone (many, in fact) would take my original idea and then change it to what would work for them. First thing I learned: DON'T GET OFFENDED!

Anyway, with that said, I am more than happy to do the mini-navigators for next year's cruise. Of course, I am sure someone would like something different or added from how I do it. I am always willing to take suggestions, advice and criticism. This last cruise was the first time I but the pictures of the stateroom floors in and added the list at the end with the staterooms by number. I felt doing that helped me deliver to FE's easier with that in my hand, but if someone has a better idea, let me know.

Okay, I'm at work. Gotta get a trial balance done today before the auditors show up tomorrow. And I have now spent that extra "hour" on the boards!:confused3

krdisneybound

11-04-2007, 12:43 PM

and I must say that they look beautiful the way they are displayed.

AND, the buttons will still fit on the thin lanyards, if those are eventually agreed upon.

Hey, they might be too expensive in the long run. :scared1: But I still like the idea of them.

Mark--I LOVE the buttons! Because after I wear mine the whole cruise I add it into my shadow box with my SS Member Cruise stuff that I get. Used to put in my scrapbook, but then moved to a 12 x 12 shadowbox with the little mementos we got. They are in those hanging in my living room!

Also-I LOVE the member gallery. Even though I don't look at it often enough, it is great to look at the pictures so I can try to remember names and faces (kinda) before we cruise.

Okay, those are my thoughts!

Beastly

11-04-2007, 12:45 PM

Mark--I LOVE the buttons! Because after I wear mine the whole cruise I add it into my shadow box with my SS Member Cruise stuff that I get. Used to put in my scrapbook, but then moved to a 12 x 12 shadowbox with the little mementos we got. They are in those hanging in my living room!

Also-I LOVE the member gallery. Even though I don't look at it often enough, it is great to look at the pictures so I can try to remember names and faces (kinda) before we cruise.

Okay, those are my thoughts!

Thnaks so Much for the Buttons I appreciated all the work you and Mary put into making them! Once again Thanks !!!!!

Beastly

11-04-2007, 12:46 PM

They used to, until last year when their governor repealed that change and they do dst too now. A lot of people there now outright hate him for it and are actively campainging to get him lose his next re-election.

Thanks for making them !

Also it was nice meeting you and Mary !

WDWLVR

11-04-2007, 02:46 PM

Yep, it kinda feels funny not doing a scrapbook class on the member cruise anymore. I agree, I decided that there just wasn't any time to squeeze in the class unless we wanted to do it at 6 a.m. one morning. And me, being from the west, 6 a.m. just doesn't work in my schedule very well. I'm doing good to get up at 8 a.m.

I like everyone's different ideas and stuff for the upcoming cruise. One of the first things I learned from doing the scrapbook class was that as soon as we started, someone (many, in fact) would take my original idea and then change it to what would work for them. First thing I learned: DON'T GET OFFENDED!

Anyway, with that said, I am more than happy to do the mini-navigators for next year's cruise. Of course, I am sure someone would like something different or added from how I do it. I am always willing to take suggestions, advice and criticism. This last cruise was the first time I but the pictures of the stateroom floors in and added the list at the end with the staterooms by number. I felt doing that helped me deliver to FE's easier with that in my hand, but if someone has a better idea, let me know.

Okay, I'm at work. Gotta get a trial balance done today before the auditors show up tomorrow. And I have now spent that extra "hour" on the boards!:confused3

That is the wonderful thing about longer cruises - more down time to do things as a DIS group. I loved the scrapbook class Linda did for us on the 10 day cruise on a sea day. While the one of the '05 Member Cruise was just as fun and I enjoyed the scrapbook swap it seemed more rushed as there were other things going on. On the 2007 cruise there always seemed to be something happening and very little down time. We even cut our visits to CC short both days to get back and cleaned up for some 3 pm presentations.

Linda I loved the mini navs you did and I'm glad that the colored deck plans were a help. Like I said we're willing to do all that again if that is what the group wants and if not we're fine with that too.

Shirts, lanyards, buttons, and anything else the group can think of. Bottom line is for the DIS group to have fun and plan for a great cruise.

WDWLVR

11-04-2007, 02:47 PM

Thanks for making them !

Also it was nice meeting you and Mary !

Thanks Bruce - it was great meeting you and Nancy too!

krdisneybound

11-04-2007, 04:43 PM

I have been looking at the thin lanyards and pockets and the cost.

WELL ------------- don't think it is going to happen. They will be the cost of another person going on the cruise with us !!! :confused3

Just too expensive for the amount that would be needed.

I was trying to do something new for the group - but I'll just have to do something else.

I'll keep wearing my lanyard from the '05 Panama Canal cruise or the 11 day from last September. My 'ol faithfuls. LOL

Maybe someone could come up with a shirt idea :idea:

Like Mary said, the bottom line is for the DIS group to have fun and plan for a great cruise and if anyone comes up with something just let us know.

That phone call has to be made first and foremost. Before you know it, the summer will be here and we'll be counting down the weeks instead of months.

We will always have the Buttons and Linda's Navigators with the "turtles". :lmao: They were so cute. Nemo was cute also.

WDWLVR

11-04-2007, 04:45 PM

I thought the Nemo's and Crush's were adorable!

krdisneybound

11-04-2007, 04:51 PM

not to get in trouble for posting the DVC no. I have edited this post.

didn't know it couldn't be posted.

WDWLVR

11-04-2007, 05:17 PM

I've edited out the 800. The reason it stars out is that DVC has requested that it not be posted on the public boards. Sorry about that. I know we are all DVC members but not everyone who is reading could be.

If you have any questions about this please contact admin at admin@wdwinfo

krdisneybound

11-04-2007, 05:20 PM

Oh my, Mary -- didn't know that. Thanks for doing that for me. I'll remember from now on.

The number is actually posted on another site. Guess they'll be told also.

WDWLVR

11-04-2007, 05:27 PM

Oh my, Mary -- didn't know that. Thanks for doing that for me. I'll remember from now on.

The number is actually posted on another site. Guess they'll be told also.

You might want to use the report the post button on that one so the moderators can deal with it as well.

TnRobin

11-04-2007, 06:14 PM

Actually is a DIS decision to not allow the phone#.

Just a little background on the MS phone number. We found out a lot of "point-renters" were getting from our website. They were tying to use it to get thier reservations changed, make room request, verify reservations. Some were not very nice to the CMs. That is why we decided to filter it.

TnRobin

11-04-2007, 06:19 PM

Mark - please add me to the Button list.

While I think lanyards are cool, I have way too many. Last cruise we were given 3 different types over the course of the cruise. They just get thrown in the luggage to be taken home. I don't do pin trading, so I don't wear them. Great idea though for those who do.

Carol, Karen, Mary, Mark and Mary - it would be sooooo way awesome if we all could get on the cruise. I haven't see you guys in forever. We could create so much havoc and mischief. party:

I am so psyched. Here hoping everone gets a stateroom :) :)

WDWLVR

11-04-2007, 06:25 PM

CarolAnnC

11-04-2007, 06:28 PM

Carol, Karen, Mary, Mark and Mary - it would be sooooo way awesome if we all could get on the cruise. I haven't see you guys in forever. We could create so much havoc and mischief. party:

I am so psyched. Here hoping everone gets a stateroom :) :)

Hey Robin! Don't get to "see" much of you and that would be great to meet up on the cruise. Wasn't our in person meeting at MGM like 5 years ago now? This will be a great group, I can already tell!

I hope everyone gets their rooms, too. I am pretty flexible but will have to see how long it takes to get in. Hugs all....

WDWLVR

11-04-2007, 06:28 PM

CarolAnnC

11-04-2007, 06:30 PM

Who would do Sunday night DVC chat? :lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

Webmaster Doc used to host it with me many years ago, so maybe we could recruit him! Unless he signs up for the cruise too, LOL!

WDWLVR

11-04-2007, 06:32 PM

Webmaster Doc used to host it with me many years ago, so maybe we could recruit him! Unless he signs up for the cruise too, LOL!

I would love to see Doc on the cruise! We got him as close as the day before DIS meet last year. :)

TnRobin

11-04-2007, 07:12 PM

iluvdisney

11-04-2007, 07:22 PM

So, are we going to have the chat room going that morning? I'm going to be in Calif and it will be 6 am so Karen plans to do the calling - she's nervous about getting thru but I'm sure she can do it! I think the chat room has always added to the excitement on those mornings!

WDWLVR

11-04-2007, 07:25 PM

I'm up for doing chat that morning. It was great fun in 2004 and 2005 (for the 2005 and 2006 cruises). Last year we called in from the Poly but it was a little anti-climatic as the first time cruisers had already booked. We got right in. I hope we have that luck this year.

seaulater

11-04-2007, 08:11 PM

That is the wonderful thing about longer cruises - more down time to do things as a DIS group. I loved the scrapbook class Linda did for us on the 10 day cruise on a sea day. While the one of the '05 Member Cruise was just as fun and I enjoyed the scrapbook swap it seemed more rushed as there were other things going on. On the 2007 cruise there always seemed to be something happening and very little down time. We even cut our visits to CC short both days to get back and cleaned up for some 3 pm presentations.

Linda I loved the mini navs you did and I'm glad that the colored deck plans were a help. Like I said we're willing to do all that again if that is what the group wants and if not we're fine with that too.

Shirts, lanyards, buttons, and anything else the group can think of. Bottom line is for the DIS group to have fun and plan for a great cruise.

and.................

FISH EXTENDERS! We can't forget Nemo and Crush! (Glad you liked them!) I loved the stateroom door that actually had the fish hanging from the fish. Now those were adorable!

CarolAnnC

11-04-2007, 08:17 PM

OMG - if Doc joined us that would just top it all off.

Carol, I think when we saw you at MGM you had just gotten married. Has it been that long. WOW. I had a great time last time we cruised together.

We were married on April 11, 2004 so it is possible it was after that. Your son was so cute on that cruise, when I saw you. He just was adorable but I bet he has grown up quite a bit by now!

krdisneybound

11-04-2007, 09:06 PM

and.................

FISH EXTENDERS! We can't forget Nemo and Crush! (Glad you liked them!) I loved the stateroom door that actually had the fish hanging from the fish. Now those were adorable!

yep, that one would have won first place had we had a contest.

hey - maybe the contest can be next time ???????

OK - I'll shut up............ :lmao: I'll stop thinking about things we can do for now.

Beastly

11-05-2007, 06:18 AM

:cheer2: Linda ...

I wanted to thank you for the Mini Navigators "Great Job" ! They looked beautiful! Where did you get those fonts?

...Beastly

WDWLVR

11-05-2007, 06:46 AM

Good morning everyone! One day closer to cruising (for those of you already booked) and one day closer to calling (for the rest of us).

krdisneybound

11-05-2007, 06:53 AM

yep, before we know it - it will be upon us.

actually it is 320 days until we sail. We didn't have that year to plan like last year.

It is cool here in Ft. Lauderdale this morning. Went out to get the paper w/o shoes on and came right back in and got them.

Everyone have a great day and week

MarkRG

11-05-2007, 07:03 AM

Where did you get those fonts?

I'm not Linda, but yep, the mini navs were very cool :)

And we've had a zip file of disney fonts up on the website including the script one she used, you can find it here: Fonts (http://monorailgreen.info/DisneyFonts.zip)

To install it, open the downloaded file in one window, and open 'my computer' on your desktop in another window and browse to hard disk c, then into the windows folder. You should see a folder called fonts, locate it but don't open it. Drag the font files from the first window to that folder and you should get a message that it is installing them.

CarolAnnC

11-05-2007, 12:01 PM

Hi everyone!

I am so excited as I just found out Food and Wine Festival 2008 starts September 26, so we will be there after the cruise!

DH and I talked and everything is a go for us to call in on booking day for the cruise! Yay!

I went ahead and booked our rooms for before and after the cruise as well! Things are moving along here! :)

cobbler

11-05-2007, 12:32 PM

Question about booking with cash and points. Can you choose what people you want to pay with points and cash? For example I would like to pay cash for one adult and one child and pay for points for one adult and one child, will they allow this or do they dictate where the points have to go to?

MarkRG

11-05-2007, 12:54 PM

You dictate everything, not them. The only thing they dictate is that it is a member doing the booking. Beyond that any combination of cash or points is entirely up to you.

krdisneybound

11-05-2007, 01:03 PM

In 2005 I used points for one of us and cash for the other. It worked out pretty good.

The point system isn't too bad for next year. If I were paying this year, I would do cash again, tho.

cobbler

11-05-2007, 01:24 PM

Thanks everyone! :thumbsup2

My husbands work is paying for his portion of the cruise since he has worked with them for 10 years that is his little bonus. Actually they are giving him a 5 day cruise for 2, but since through Carnival that is only about $850, we asked if we could just take the cash and apply it to the Member cruise. So that leaves only 3 of us to pay for. And since we JUST got back from the cruise I haven't exactly saved up another 2G to drop in 2 weeks, so points and cash it is.

So for the 4 of us it will cost us 224 points and $676 in cash. Not to shabby I think. I have to borrow 09's points so I don't think I can transfer them to anybody for cash just yet. Although that would be ideal because then I wouldn't have to have any cash out of pocket.

So if anyone knows if you can move 2009 points in 2 weeks or less, let me know!

krdisneybound

11-05-2007, 02:15 PM

how wonderful - I love it when things like that happen. :cool1:

Thanks everyone! :thumbsup2

My husbands work is paying for his portion of the cruise since he has worked with them for 10 years that is his little bonus. Actually they are giving him a 5 day cruise for 2, but since through Carnival that is only about $850, we asked if we could just take the cash and apply it to the Member cruise. So that leaves only 3 of us to pay for. And since we JUST got back from the cruise I haven't exactly saved up another 2G to drop in 2 weeks, so points and cash it is.

So for the 4 of us it will cost us 224 points and $676 in cash. Not to shabby I think. I have to borrow 09's points so I don't think I can transfer them to anybody for cash just yet. Although that would be ideal because then I wouldn't have to have any cash out of pocket.

So if anyone knows if you can move 2009 points in 2 weeks or less, let me know!

seaulater

11-05-2007, 06:50 PM

I'm not Linda, but yep, the mini navs were very cool :)

And we've had a zip file of disney fonts up on the website including the script one she used, you can find it here: Fonts (http://monorailgreen.info/DisneyFonts.zip)

To install it, open the downloaded file in one window, and open 'my computer' on your desktop in another window and browse to hard disk c, then into the windows folder. You should see a folder called fonts, locate it but don't open it. Drag the font files from the first window to that folder and you should get a message that it is installing them.

Thanks Mark! I'm not very techinical when it comes to stuff like that. All I know is that when I typed in Waltograph under a google search, that I found the website and then somehow miraculously figured out how to get it on my computer. It's my favorite font!

MarkRG

11-05-2007, 07:33 PM

No problemo, Waltograph by itself may have some kind of installer that does it for you- the file I linked is about a half dozen fonts including Waltograph, Epcot's including the original symbols for all the locations, Haunted Mansion's, and a number of other Disney oriented ones. I tossed that together and put it up on the site a number of cruises back to help with making doorsigns.

TnRobin

11-06-2007, 08:40 AM

cobbler

11-06-2007, 08:46 AM

TnRobin-
Good they are telling you the same thing they told me. I posted on the 2007 Member cruise trip reports thread and I also posted a seperate thread on the planning board.

Maybe the thread on the planning board needs bumped.

TnRobin

11-06-2007, 08:57 AM

Thanks cobbler, I wasn't on the 2007 cruise, so I didn't look there for the 2008 rates. :) :)

Now we have it multiple places for mulitple people. :)

CarolAnnC

11-06-2007, 09:03 AM

I didn't see this info in a previous post or on-line so I called.

Cash Price Per Person (Based on double occupancy)

Cat 3 $2,264
Cat 4 $1,384
Cat 5 $1,195
Cat 6 $1,147
Cat 7 $1,081
Cat 8 $992
Cat 9 $944
Cat 10 $916
Cat 11 $869
Cat 12 $869

Additional people

Over 12 $589 (I think I heard correctly)
6-12 $542
3-5 $528
under 3 $227

Thanks for posting this over here Robin! Do you happen to know if other DCL rules apply, for example a room with one adult and one child under 12 will still require prices for two adults in the room?

And, the single supplemental price for one adult occupying a room alone?

Thanks...

WDWLVR

11-06-2007, 09:10 AM

Well I'm not Robin :) but from what I've heard all the same rules apply.

First two people in the room are charged as adults even if they aren't and that there is a single supplement charged for a person traveling solo.

CarolAnnC

11-06-2007, 09:29 AM

Thanks Mary! I guess I wasn't clear, I am wondering how much the single supplement will be for the Member Cruise? Haven't found anything on that yet...thanks.

TnRobin

11-06-2007, 09:38 AM

Sorry, I didn't ask that question Carol. :guilty:

But like Mary said, they did emphasize that the first two people will be charged the full rate regardless of age.

WDWLVR

11-06-2007, 09:48 AM

Thanks Mary! I guess I wasn't clear, I am wondering how much the single supplement will be for the Member Cruise? Haven't found anything on that yet...thanks.

DUH - sorry about that. I would guess it is the same as a regular cruise but to be honest I don't know what that is either. I know we had a gentleman on the 2006 cruise who cruised solo. Or maybe Kay can help because I think she's booked solo.

CarolAnnC

11-06-2007, 09:49 AM

Ok, thanks Robin! And thanks to Mary, too! I called them yesterday myself and totally forgot to ask about that. We had a poster asking about it this week. Will try to call in again and check it out.

Good practice for call in day, lol. Keeps my fingers in shape...hehehe.

krdisneybound

11-06-2007, 10:29 AM

Thanks Mary! I guess I wasn't clear, I am wondering how much the single supplement will be for the Member Cruise? Haven't found anything on that yet...thanks.

I am pretty much positive that the supplement is 1.75%.
So it would be 1/2 of what two people are and then 1.75% more.

I did ask that already myself

jemiaule

11-06-2007, 11:25 AM

I didn't see this info in a previous post or on-line so I called.

Cash Price Per Person (Based on double occupancy)

Cat 3 $2,264
Cat 4 $1,384
Cat 5 $1,195
Cat 6 $1,147
Cat 7 $1,081
Cat 8 $992
Cat 9 $944
Cat 10 $916
Cat 11 $869
Cat 12 $869

Additional people

Over 12 $589 (I think I heard correctly)
6-12 $542
3-5 $528
under 3 $227

Thanks Robin! I was going to ask if anyone had gotten the cash prices yet. My dad wants to come with us next year so we were thinking we would upgrade from the cat6 room we got with the add-on up to a cat 4. I was told we could do this by paying the difference in cash and it looks like it is not that much of a difference at all. Now to luck out and get it on call in day.

danandnan

11-06-2007, 12:12 PM

WE are ready for the 2008 Cruise

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f57/DisneyShirtGallery/cruise%20designs/3dcruisecharacters.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/36347sailinga-1.gif

Danandnan

krdisneybound

11-06-2007, 12:19 PM

WOW - I can see you are:banana: :banana:

danandnan

11-06-2007, 01:24 PM

Sorry I went a little bit overboard HA HA
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/KalieRiverRapids.jpg

danandnan

krdisneybound

11-06-2007, 02:13 PM

I love it. Great thought.

TnRobin

11-06-2007, 08:04 PM

Am I imagining things or did the original itinerary say Castaway Cay - Nassau - Castaway Cay. It now doesn't include Nassau on the DVC website. I am fine with that. I didn't want to go ashore anyway. Just wondering.

WDWLVR

11-07-2007, 06:47 AM

Good morning everyone!

Dan - nice to see you so excited! That will help with calling in.

Robin - I always thought that the itinerary was CC-Sea-CC. I don't remember seeing anything with Nassau. CC-Nassau-CC was what we did on the very first Member Cruise back in 2003 (or should I clarify the first dedicated Member Cruise). :)

PDFG and all who need it.

cobbler

11-07-2007, 07:40 AM

danandnan

11-07-2007, 07:48 AM

Good morning All

Is the 2007 members cruise board staying intact or are we going to use the 2008 board? I think we should use the 2008 board and let members be aware of the new board.
Everybody have a Magical day.
danandnan

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/36347dial.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/SaratogaSprings.jpg 9/27/2007
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/Wilderness_Lodge_Color.jpg 04/29/2001

CarolAnnC

11-07-2007, 07:50 AM

I know they left a voice mail on our phone on the cruise saying they announced the dates and back by popular demand would be two stops at CC, so I assume it is going to follow the same CC-sea-CC day.

Oh and for anyone who has done cash and points for the cruise. How do you figure travel insurance. I got it last year, not though Disney but through another site and I paid all cash last year so it was easy to calculate the value. How do you do it if you use a combo of cash and points???

Each individual is insured, so if they are cruising on points, then the return on the travel insurance would cover $5 per point (not much). The person cruising on cash would fall under their cash guidelines. There will be a brochure in with your cruise ressie confirmation and you can give them a call with questions. They are the only company (Travelguard) that insures on DVC points I am told.

krdisneybound

11-07-2007, 07:50 AM

when you call about the insurance, whichever company, they'll ask you the value of the cruise. The points they figure at $5.00 a point and then the cash value will be what the cash price you paid. Did that make sense to 'ya??

In any event, the company will figure it out for you. Still comes out to about the cash value of the cruise.

Actually the one time that I paid cash and points is the only time I got trip insurance. Worked out well for us. I collected from my private insurance company plus the trip insurance company.

It just so happens that my personal insurance pays for my medical anywhere I am in the World.

NOW - it might not pay for me to be air lifted out of an Island somewhere.

BUT then again, the company (individuals) that does most of the air lifting from the Islands, is a very good friend of the family and they'd probably give me a break, if I ever needed it.

That runs anywhere between 20K and 30K. Very good business.

I know they left a voice mail on our phone on the cruise saying they announced the dates and back by popular demand would be two stops at CC, so I assume it is going to follow the same CC-sea-CC day.

Oh and for anyone who has done cash and points for the cruise. How do you figure travel insurance. I got it last year, not though Disney but through another site and I paid all cash last year so it was easy to calculate the value. How do you do it if you use a combo of cash and points???

krdisneybound

11-07-2007, 07:52 AM

Carol - we were posting at the same time. ;)

iluvdisney

11-07-2007, 08:39 AM

OKWMEMBER

11-07-2007, 08:39 AM

We're going to try to go also. We've sailed three times on the Magic so a 4 day will be different. Can't beat two days at CC, though! :thumbsup2

krdisneybound

11-07-2007, 08:41 AM

We're going to try to go also. We've sailed three times on the Magic so a 4 day will be different. Can't beat two days at CC, though! :thumbsup2

WELCOME - and hope you get in to make your ressies w/o any problems.

CarolAnnC

11-07-2007, 08:41 AM

Kay - GMTA!! LOL!

I purchased travel insurance from AAA for my Med cruise last summer. I was not insuring my points for the trip, however. I figure if something happened, I would eat whatever the penalty.

My air fares were covered via my credit card company, so we ended up purchasing just Medical, luggage and delay coverage from AAA. Very cheap and worth having for the "just in case". The medivac always scares me - it runs about $40K basic to med flight someone off the ship, yikes. Saw it done on CC once on one of my cruises. Scary...

krdisneybound

11-07-2007, 08:43 AM

Karen and I were talking last night and since I'll be in Calif, I'm not sure I'll be awake for calling in - so she is definitely going to be trying from VA and I'll try and get up and get thru too - hope that I can remember - who am I kidding, I'll be wide awake! So, are we going to have the chat room open that morning?

Mary - you'll get in. "I think" Mary said she would do the chat room. I'm not sure. But she'll post if the chat room will be open.

I'll be on the Wonder and there will be lots of posts when I return. Look forward to reading everything and see who is confirmed.

WDWLVR

11-07-2007, 08:52 AM

We'll definately have the chat room open if anyone wants to meet in there on Saturday morning. I'll post the link here on the thread that morning. It does help add to the excitement of the day as people get through and also helps encourage those who haven't yet.

Dan - once everyone has booked this thread will be the main focus for most of us. Having said that many of us still post on older thread to keep in touch with friends we have made on those cruises. :)

Mark's been a little busy but we hope to get the wrap up on our 2007 web page up in the next week.

If there is interest we'll be happy to do the 2008 web page and gallery again as well.

OKWMEMBER

11-07-2007, 09:10 AM

krdisneybound

11-07-2007, 09:35 AM

'ya know, Mary - it got down to 72 yesterday morning in Ft. Lauderdale and I thought I was gonna freeze. Went to work complaining :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I just could not handle snow and sleet - I feel for you, honestly.

Guess my blood is very thin living in Florida since 1953. :scared1:

Cool Beanage, Mary! We'll definitely be posting when (positive thinking!) we book. The chat room is a great idea although I agree this thread will be home base for us. It snowed here in Erie yesterday:guilty: I don't wanna even THINK about renewing my relationship with my snow blower this soon!:sad2:

By the way, thanks for the welcome, Kay. :wave2:

WDWLVR

11-07-2007, 09:44 AM

Cool Beanage, Mary! We'll definitely be posting when (positive thinking!) we book. The chat room is a great idea although I agree this thread will be home base for us. It snowed here in Erie yesterday:guilty: I don't wanna even THINK about renewing my relationship with my snow blower this soon!:sad2:

By the way, thanks for the welcome, Kay. :wave2:

Gary and Gail - the chat room just helps us get through that morning. This thread will definately be the place to get to know each other and to make any plans for the cruise.

Here's hoping all the DISers that want to get on board!

WDWLVR

11-07-2007, 10:00 AM

Gary & Gail - two quick questions for you:

1) do you both post or is it mostly one of you? If so which one?

2) just being nosey - what does HADD stand for in your signature?

Just all part of the getting to know you process. :)

PDFG and all who need it.

KarenNY

11-07-2007, 10:53 AM

OKWMEMBER

11-07-2007, 11:17 AM

a Really Bad Egg

11-07-2007, 11:22 AM

WDWLVR

11-07-2007, 11:26 AM

1. I (Gary) do all the posting, with frequent input from my wife (Gail AKA She who must be obeyed). ;)

2. HADD stands for Have A Disney Day!!!! :mickeyjum

My other Disney favorite is WWWD : What Would Walt Do?

Back atcha, what is PDFG? I googled it and got some responses I can't post here. :rolleyes1

Have a Disney Day - I like that!

PDFG goes back to our December 2004 cruise. We sailed with a gentleman name Garry (the G). Our group sailed again in May of '06 but Garry couldn't join us because he's awaiting a liver transplant. We used to do a silly thing on those threads of celebrating who got a top page so we decided that every time one of us got a top we'd edit it to say PDFG or Pixie Dust For Garry to get him to the TOP of the transplant list. Then as other friends needed some pixie dust we added "and all our friends who need it".

One really cool thing that happened on our May '06 cruise was that we were able to have Don "Ducky" Williams do a drawing of Tinkerbell with PDFG on it for Garry. That's why I love the DIS boards so much - getting to meet and connect with people.

WDWLVR

11-07-2007, 11:27 AM

I hope we don't double book :eek:

That's the great thing about the chat room. If you are both in chat and one of you gets through and starts talking to an agent the other can hang up!

WDWLVR

11-07-2007, 11:31 AM

Hello.

We are thinking of booking the '08 SSMC but will have to take our DS (12) out of school.

Anyone else doing this and what are their ages? Our DS loves DCL but we'd like him to have a posse to run with if we book.

Thanks.

Saw your post and merged it with this thread so it didn't get lost. I know in the past we've had a number of families with kids so hopefully there will be some this time for your son to hang around with.

KarenNY

11-07-2007, 11:42 AM

That's the great thing about the chat room. If you are both in chat and one of you gets through and starts talking to an agent the other can hang up!

Chat & 2 phones (cell and land line) at once-:eek: -I have trouble multi-tasking:confused3

TnRobin

11-07-2007, 12:47 PM

Hello.

We are thinking of booking the '08 SSMC but will have to take our DS (12) out of school.

Anyone else doing this and what are their ages? Our DS loves DCL but we'd like him to have a posse to run with if we book.

Thanks.

My DS (will be 13) is desperately trying to get us to take him. Our plans are to go without him if we can get the babysitter stuff worked out. It would be our first Disney trip without him.

cgcw

11-07-2007, 12:53 PM

Hello.

We are thinking of booking the '08 SSMC but will have to take our DS (12) out of school.

Anyone else doing this and what are their ages? Our DS loves DCL but we'd like him to have a posse to run with if we book.

Thanks.

My 13 year old will be home but I can tell you from experience on two past member cruises that the kids make friends very quickly. Our oldest met kids that he still talks about today. I was a little hesitant to allow him to have checking in & out priviledges, but it worked great as we'd find him either in the cabin, a note left for us, or we'd run into him.

On the last cruise, we were sitting in Palo having brunch as our son walked by with a boy he had met in the club. It was kind of nice to be able to snoop on what he was up to without even trying. :rotfl2:

I am personally still deciding about this cruise, but if we go, it will be me and my 8 year old as we've been talking about doing a mom-son trip for a while now. I haven't mentioned the idea to either of the kids yet, for fear of one gloating and one being disappointed. Although my oldest doesn't have any room to complain as we've done a couple trips just the two of us, so it really is time for our youngest to have a trip by himself.

I will need to get on the waitlist as we'll be leaving for vacation on 11/17. I don't have any concerns that a cabin will come available, as it seems the waitlist has been successful for others.

cobbler

11-07-2007, 12:58 PM

Hello.

We are thinking of booking the '08 SSMC but will have to take our DS (12) out of school.

Anyone else doing this and what are their ages? Our DS loves DCL but we'd like him to have a posse to run with if we book.

Thanks.

We brought our sons on the cruise for 07. They are 11 and 6. During SSMC08, they will be 7 and almost 12 (both boys).

So your son and my oldest are close in age.

OKWMEMBER

11-07-2007, 01:33 PM

Have a Disney Day - I like that!

PDFG goes back to our December 2004 cruise. We sailed with a gentleman name Garry (the G). Our group sailed again in May of '06 but Garry couldn't join us because he's awaiting a liver transplant. We used to do a silly thing on those threads of celebrating who got a top page so we decided that every time one of us got a top we'd edit it to say PDFG or Pixie Dust For Garry to get him to the TOP of the transplant list. Then as other friends needed some pixie dust we added "and all our friends who need it".

One really cool thing that happened on our May '06 cruise was that we were able to have Don "Ducky" Williams do a drawing of Tinkerbell with PDFG on it for Garry. That's why I love the DIS boards so much - getting to meet and connect with people.

That is totally cool!!! Garry is lucky to have Disboard friends.:thumbsup2
We have also made great friends here on the Disboards. It definitely enhances the DCL experience.

CarolAnnC

11-07-2007, 01:39 PM

This trip will be just us - DD's are college age and won't have time off school and work in September. :)

OKWMEMBER

11-07-2007, 01:44 PM

318 days till Member Cruise 2008! :teacher:

tinytink

11-07-2007, 06:35 PM

I will be dialing on the 17th, I was thinking about making it a mother/daughter trip so my 4 boys will not be coming. lol

tiggerguy2000

11-07-2007, 11:06 PM

I wish this would be me saying im going again but most likely im not.We did spend more then expected on the last trip and with the holidays coming up and the tax/maint. fee($2,400.00) just around the corner im suffering with that disease called fundsarelow.I only have 66 points left over from 2008 and all 2009 points.Our 9th annual 4th of July trip coming up will use 270 of those points and the Sept date is also not good for us.I was planning a trip for our 20th anniversary (Dec 7th) sometime late Nov early Dec.

I could have a change of heart being my birthday is the 21st of nov so who knows what I get for my birthday.

If anyone wants to help get me on the boat for the 2008 DVC cruise then points are a nice birthday present.(6 people 20 points each) :rotfl2:

I did make alot of new friends and would like nothing better then joining you again.

Billy and Terry :thumbsup2

krdisneybound

11-08-2007, 01:00 AM

Terry:

you know there will be no Bingo next year:rolleyes: :rolleyes: - can you handle that???: :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

So = now maybe you can afford to go. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I wish this would be me saying im going again but most likely im not.We did spend more then expected on the last trip and with the holidays coming up and the tax/maint. fee($2,400.00) just around the corner im suffering with that disease called fundsarelow.I only have 66 points left over from 2008 and all 2009 points.Our 9th annual 4th of July trip coming up will use 270 of those points and the Sept date is also not good for us.I was planning a trip for our 20th anniversary (Dec 7th) sometime late Nov early Dec.

I could have a change of heart being my birthday is the 21st of nov so who knows what I get for my birthday.

If anyone wants to help get me on the boat for the 2008 DVC cruise then points are a nice birthday present.(6 people 20 points each) :rotfl2:

I did make alot of new friends and would like nothing better then joining you again.

Billy and Terry :thumbsup2

WDWLVR

11-08-2007, 06:03 AM

Theresa - happy to hear you'll be calling in. A Mother/Daughter trip sounds like fun. I have to admit I'll miss seeing your little guy. He is too cute!

Billy/Terry - good luck on your decision. Would love to have you sailing with us again.

cherylp3

11-08-2007, 08:02 AM

You know you can finance that maintenance fee so its not a big lump sum payment.

If I had the points to give I would but I'll be borrowing from 2009 myself.

Cheryl

I wish this would be me saying im going again but most likely im not.We did spend more then expected on the last trip and with the holidays coming up and the tax/maint. fee($2,400.00) just around the corner im suffering with that disease called fundsarelow.

I could have a change of heart being my birthday is the 21st of nov so who knows what I get for my birthday.

If anyone wants to help get me on the boat for the 2008 DVC cruise then points are a nice birthday present.(6 people 20 points each) :rotfl2:

I did make alot of new friends and would like nothing better then joining you again.

Billy and Terry :thumbsup2

TnRobin

11-08-2007, 09:41 AM

Was talking to DH and told him I had read the itinerary wrond and that we were doing CC-Sea-CC. I thought this was going to be a deal breaker for him not stopping at an island. He has previously said he wants to go somewhere new.

Well he is now even more excited about the cruise. Go figure.

krdisneybound

11-08-2007, 02:29 PM

another week is almost past us.

I have been baking all day today for a bake sale at the Hospital tomorrow.

Not one of my favorite things to do. But I just set my mind to do it and started. UGH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have almost finished packing for my cruise next week and almost ready to zip the suitcases up. All we have to do now is get Kaitlyn's ready.

Our weather is warming up a little and that is good. Even the swimming pool is cool and it is solar heated. But not solar heated enough for me.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Dial in day is nearing very close now.

OKWMEMBER

11-08-2007, 04:08 PM

Which night is cruise chat night? I haven't been to the chat room in a while and can't find the schedule. :confused3 :confused:

krdisneybound

11-08-2007, 04:13 PM

Which night is cruise chat night? I haven't been to the chat room in a while and can't find the schedule. :confused3 :confused:

I believe it is Friday nights at 9 pm.

Mary will pop in and let us know for sure.

She always gives the link for it and then we have to sign in.

WDWLVR

11-08-2007, 04:56 PM

Gary - Kay is correct. Cruise chat is Friday night at 9 pm Eastern, 8 pm Central, 7pm Mountain and 6 pm Pacific.

I always try to put up a chat add on the main cruise forum and also a link here on the thread.

Also we've been talking of opening up the chat room on Saturday morning the 17th for those who want to chat while trying to call in to get on the cruise. We did that a couple of years ago and ended up with 30 some people in chat!

KarenNY

11-08-2007, 05:40 PM

The link to Chat is also in the red bar above the boards (next to User CP).

acourtwdw

11-08-2007, 06:09 PM

Amanda just called Member Services and found out that we can borrow points from 09 for the Member cruise. Put us on the list of people calling on the 17th and keep your fingers crossed

Annette :cool1:

krdisneybound

11-08-2007, 06:11 PM

Y I P P E E --------------------

Thanks Amanda - Show Annette how to do it :lmao:

Amanda just called Member Services and found out that we can borrow points from 09 for the Member cruise. Put us on the list of people calling on the 17th and keep your fingers crossed

Annette :cool1:

acourtwdw2

11-08-2007, 06:45 PM

Kay, When it comes to the points annette has no clue.

We just found out we have 24 points we have to use by 2/1/2008. We cant bank them because they were borrowed from 2008. Some how when we went from SSR to BCV we used less points. Now we have to figure out if we are going to use them or see if the family wants them, oh the what to do:confused3:rotfl2:

have a great night

cobbler

11-08-2007, 06:48 PM

So since there are a lot of us calling on the 17th, what kind of stateroom catergories is everyone looking to book?

cobbler

11-08-2007, 07:01 PM

I just called DCL to see if they had assigned us a Castaway Club number yet and they have!! Woo hoo! It's the little things that get me excited. So now we are all ready :)

MarkRG

11-08-2007, 07:08 PM

So since there are a lot of us calling on the 17th, what kind of stateroom catergories is everyone looking to book?

The plan is fully in place for us!

One cabin, whatever we can get, in this order: 7,6,5,8-12 though sofar we havn't had to go thru more than one choice. :)

acourtwdw

11-08-2007, 07:13 PM

We will try for an inside stateroom because that is the least amount of points and we really don't spend that much time in the room anyway.

krdisneybound

11-08-2007, 07:15 PM

it would be really easy on the legs if all of us could be on the same floor :lmao: :lmao:

maybe I'll take my scooter next year and we'll take turns with it giving the goodies out for the FE's :rotfl: :rotfl:

danandnan

11-08-2007, 07:22 PM

Cobbler
Nanc and I didn't use our Castaway Club this Cruise. Does it help when calling in for the 2008 cruise ?

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/36347dial.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/Wilderness_Lodge_Color.jpg 4/29/2001

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/SaratogaSprings.jpg 9/27/2007

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/IM000074.jpg

krdisneybound

11-08-2007, 07:27 PM

DCL has the CC number on file and if you don't give it to them, they look it up.

It really isn't anything "that you use".

After your first cruise, then the repeat cruise they put one gift in your room and it is there the day you board.

If I am wrong, please correct me. Maybe there is something I don't know or
haven't heard as yet. :confused3

besides, sometimes I look like this :surfweb: :surfweb:

Cobbler
Nanc and I didn't use our Castaway Club this Cruise. Does it help when calling in for the 2008 cruise ?

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/36347dial.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/Wilderness_Lodge_Color.jpg 4/29/2001

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/SaratogaSprings.jpg 9/27/2007

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/IM000074.jpg

cobbler

11-08-2007, 07:38 PM

I don't know what it is for really either, I just read on the member site to have it when calling in. This past member cruise was our first cruise ever so I really am not sure what the Castaway Club does besides give us a different line to check-in with, and a few extra days ahead to book excursions.

cobbler

11-08-2007, 07:39 PM

Oh and we are going for catergory 8 first, followed by 9 and lower. Going for late dining as well.

KarenNY

11-08-2007, 09:15 PM

I'd love a cat 10 on deck 5 or 7. Otherwise, hopefully, we'll get a sideways cat 11.

OKWMEMBER

11-08-2007, 09:47 PM

We would like a verandah this time so we're going category 7 - 6 - 5 also. Early dining for us. I have acid reflux issues. :guilty:

tinkerbelle77

11-09-2007, 12:44 AM

JsMom2

11-09-2007, 05:11 AM

krdisneybound

11-09-2007, 06:08 AM

I am also going to be calling on the 17th, bright and early, I will be in Vegas for work, so I am ready to be up at 5:45! There will be 7 of us cruising if we can book it, we are going to try for a 10 and handicap 11. Otherwise whatever they have available that will fit the 7 of is good! Good Luck to all!

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Hope you get your wishes - the hdcp. rooms are verye hard to get. You almost have to be the first ones to call in. There are only a handfull of them onboard. I love the hdcp rooms on the 6 & 7 floor at the end of the hallway. They are perfect for 2 people.

My DD and I will also be trying to book this cruise. I just joined DVC last month and am so excited about it! We've never been on the Wonder, because 4 nights is just too short. But for the Member cruise it'll be worth it.

My DD will be 10 on Sept 21st, so I am trying for a Cat 3. If I can't get the suite, then we'll probably just do a cat 8 or 9 outside.

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Hope you get your wishes.

WDWLVR

11-09-2007, 06:14 AM

Good morning everyone! Nice to see some more DIS families trying to get on. 8 days until call in!

danandnan

11-09-2007, 06:49 AM

DCL has the CC number on file and if you don't give it to them, they look it up.

It really isn't anything "that you use".

After your first cruise, then the repeat cruise they put one gift in your room and it is there the day you board.

If I am wrong, please correct me. Maybe there is something I don't know or
haven't heard as yet. :confused3

besides, sometimes I look like this :surfweb: :surfweb:

Good Morning Kay and All
Thanks Kay for the info.
I can't remember Kay when we call on the 17th can you tell them what deck and state room you want?
I know you can request the deck but can you request the state room ?

danandnan

krdisneybound

11-09-2007, 06:51 AM

You can request and ask for any deck or stateroom you want.

If it is available, you will get it; otherwise, they give you the next closest and best room of your choice.

Pixie dust is w/you and you'll get what you want -- ZAP :wizard: :wizard:

Good Morning Kay and All
Thanks Kay for the info.
I can't remember Kay when we call on the 17th can you tell them what deck and state room you want?
I know you can request the deck but can you request the state room ?

danandnan

danandnan

11-09-2007, 07:02 AM

MORE POINTS

Idon't known if i told anybody but when we got back to OKW from the cruise nac and I started talking and wondering if they would offer the same points deal here so we we over to Saratoga Spings too the office to ask. Jenna our club rep said yes so we bought 110 and got the 100 bonus points.
We thought why keep using out of pocket money. We have been coming dow to the World twice for the past few years. Now that we are both retired we can really enjoy them.
:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
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http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/IM000078.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/36347sailinga-1.gif

krdisneybound

11-09-2007, 07:24 AM

way cool, Dan - 150 more points would have gotten you the cruise free !!! :thumbsup2 I am very happy I did it. Tho I think I went totally insane that that moment. :rotfl2: I didn't wake up until I got home :sick:

MORE POINTS

Idon't known if i told anybody but when we got back to OKW from the cruise nac and I started talking and wondering if they would offer the same points deal here so we we over to Saratoga Spings too the office to ask. Jenna our club rep said yes so we bought 110 and got the 100 bonus points.
We thought why keep using out of pocket money. We have been coming dow to the World twice for the past few years. Now that we are both retired we can really enjoy them.
:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/36347dial.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/IM000078.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/36347sailinga-1.gif

cobbler

11-09-2007, 08:34 AM

I know it sounds crazy but I think I am going to try to get the same stateroom we had this year, we really liked it.

TnRobin

11-09-2007, 08:34 AM

We are trying for a Cat 7 followed by Cat 6, Cat 5, and anything 8-10.

I am getting so excited.

WDWLVR

11-09-2007, 08:36 AM

I wish call in was tomorrow so we could find out if we all got on. Oh well guess we'll have to exercise some patience (something I'm not always good at). :)

WDWLVR

11-09-2007, 08:38 AM

I know it sounds crazy but I think I am going to try to get the same stateroom we had this year, we really liked it.

Not crazy at all. I know several people who always try and book the same room.

Since we usually go for a cat 7 it always seems like the same room since there are so few of them and they are all in the same general area of the ship.

acourtwdw

11-09-2007, 09:55 AM

I just want a stateroom!!! We will take whatever we can get. Amanda will be doing the calling as I will be at work. I hope everyone gets on board with the room they want.

tinkerbelle77

11-09-2007, 09:57 AM

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b133/disney_gems33/WELCOME-1.gif

Hope you get your wishes - the hdcp. rooms are verye hard to get. You almost have to be the first ones to call in. There are only a handfull of them onboard. I love the hdcp rooms on the 6 & 7 floor at the end of the hallway. They are perfect for 2 people.

We are taking grandpa and great grandma, they had a handicap 11 on the last cruise and it really helped with great grandma being in a wheelchair. I plan on calling 1st thing on the 17th, I will be up at 5:45 ready to start calling!!! Thanks for the advise!!!

seaulater

11-09-2007, 10:30 AM

My DD and I will also be trying to book this cruise. I just joined DVC last month and am so excited about it! We've never been on the Wonder, because 4 nights is just too short. But for the Member cruise it'll be worth it.

My DD will be 10 on Sept 21st, so I am trying for a Cat 3. If I can't get the suite, then we'll probably just do a cat 8 or 9 outside.

Pixie dust will really be on your side if you get a Cat. 3. The Cat's 1, 2, and 3 are generally not available for this cruise. Very hard to come by. Good luck with dialing in! I'll be thinking of you all while I am boarding the Magic for our Thanksgiving Cruise. Glad that Kay already has us booked and ready to go since we are both on the ships! (Kay, I'll wave to you on the Wonder if we happen to pass in the night! :rotfl: :rotfl: )

Okay, in still in the middle of an audit. Headed to a funeral shortly and then to a dance performance tonight for my daughter. THen headed to California tomorrow for business and going to Wicked tomorrow night! THen home on Tuesday, then leave Friday for Thanksgiving cruise. Don't know when I am going to pack for these trips!

This week, my daughter (15) has been invited to go to Japan next April/May for 3 weeks to perform for the Suzuki Corporation, all expenses paid! They are working out the details now. So, if everything works out, she will be gone from April 13 - May 7 and then when she barely gets home I'll be leaving for the Panama Canal Cruise. I won't be going to Japan with her. She will have a guardian assigned while she is there.

Okay-back to work!

danandnan

11-09-2007, 10:30 AM

Good Morning All

Mary thanks for the tele info.
Only few days for call in as a few people said both phones will be going .
Boy im glad we have the points now. Its coming just right becaues we have to use the 100 bonus points before 10/27/008,plus we will have the other.
Well guys got to get Nancy's hat and gloves over to school for her she forgot them this morning. She is subbing. Catch you all later.
danandnan
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http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/36347sailinga-1.gif

JsMom2

11-09-2007, 10:41 AM

Pixie dust will really be on your side if you get a Cat. 3. The Cat's 1, 2, and 3 are generally not available for this cruise. Very hard to come by. Good luck with dialing in! I'll be thinking of you all while I am boarding the Magic for our Thanksgiving Cruise. Glad that Kay already has us booked and ready to go since we are both on the ships! (Kay, I'll wave to you on the Wonder if we happen to pass in the night! :rotfl: :rotfl: )

Okay, in still in the middle of an audit. Headed to a funeral shortly and then to a dance performance tonight for my daughter. THen headed to California tomorrow for business and going to Wicked tomorrow night! THen home on Tuesday, then leave Friday for Thanksgiving cruise. Don't know when I am going to pack for these trips!

This week, my daughter (15) has been invited to go to Japan next April/May for 3 weeks to perform for the Suzuki Corporation, all expenses paid! They are working out the details now. So, if everything works out, she will be gone from April 13 - May 7 and then when she barely gets home I'll be leaving for the Panama Canal Cruise. I won't be going to Japan with her. She will have a guardian assigned while she is there.

Okay-back to work!

I was wondering about that. What do they do with the Cat 1s and 2, did they give them with prizes from the 2007 cruise? :confused3 Not that I'd need/want a 2 bdrm suite, but if we can get the 3 I will definitely be happy!

Have you seen Wicked before? I got to see it in Chicago last February and I loved it. I really want to take DD to London to see it. (We live in Belgium right now, as I am in the military).

Does your DD play an instrument? We will be at Tokyo Disney April 21st and 22nd next year. Will she be playing there by any chance?

MarkRG

11-09-2007, 11:20 AM

I was wondering about that. What do they do with the Cat 1s and 2, did they give them with prizes from the 2007 cruise? :confused3 Not that I'd need/want a 2 bdrm suite, but if we can get the 3 I will definitely be happy!

The two Cat 1's, the Walt and Roy Disney suites, get used by DVC to host private parties and such. I'd suspect the 2's are used for the guests they bring.

WDWLVR

11-09-2007, 11:31 AM

Not sure if this is true for all the DVC cruises but I know in the past some of the Cat 3's were used by DVC marketing staff. Not to give them better accomodations but because they used them as kind of command centers for the cruise. Also because those rooms have more storage it helped with things as well. Of course that was the cruise that DVC was actually selling their product (shirts, etc.) and would use the rooms for storage when the sales table wasn't set up.

OKWMEMBER

11-09-2007, 01:29 PM

I was going to try to book a Cat 1 Suite!!! ( Yeah, right :rolleyes1 ) And I might hit the Powerball, too. If I do, party in our cabin every night! party:

krdisneybound

11-09-2007, 02:35 PM

OK - I HAVE JUST TOTALLY LOST MY MIND -----------------

I have the cruise before the Member Cruise booked, plus the Member Cruise and the one after the Member Cruise. The way it ends up, the three cruises are only costing me about $800 after my cash rebate cards and my onboard credits.

So it looks like CC for me 4 times in a week. Now how bad can that be??

So, is that a B2B x 2???

I think my DD's will end up taking my computer and phones away from me.

I worked a bake sale at the hospital this morning for almost 5 hours. That was very interesting. I ended up buying a whole plate of brownies and took them to my friends at the post office. They were in heaven when I left.

OK - off to watch some movies now and eat some lunch - I'll just make lunch and dinner in one sitting. :thumbsup2

WDWLVR

11-09-2007, 02:48 PM

Sounds like that would be a B2B2B Kay!

Thanks for the reminder of a bake sale. We have one at work this coming Monday and I have to figure our what I'm going to make.

PDFG and all our friends who need it!

krdisneybound

11-09-2007, 03:41 PM

Sounds like that would be a B2B2B Kay!

Thanks for the reminder of a bake sale. We have one at work this coming Monday and I have to figure our what I'm going to make.

what really went fast at ours was fudge and chocolate chip cookies.

Cheese cake was a hit also.

I made banana cake and cut it in squares and wrapped each one with clear wrap so hands did not have to touch them when we picked them up.

I am making some for me at home, it was so good.

PDFG and all our friends who need it![/QUOTE]

WDWLVR

11-09-2007, 03:58 PM

Hmmm - I was actually thinking of making fudge. Haven't made it in so long. We already have a number of people signed up for cookies. I think I'll either do the fudge or white chocolate covered pretzel rods. Those are easy and tend to be popular as well.

krdisneybound

11-09-2007, 04:23 PM

tinkerbelle77

11-09-2007, 04:43 PM

Mary:

one lady made the fudge brownies and put them in those mini paper cups. They were so very cute and were better taking that the big squares of the fudge that another lady brought.

Just thought I would tell you about the "mini" fudge brownies.

I am gonna do that for the Holidays for some of my friends

Another thought for "mini" things is cheesecake. I like to make mini cheesecakes in the mini paper cups!

Also if there is going to be kids around another good thing is ice cream cupcake cones. Its easy and is always a hit!

Good Luck, Mary!

krdisneybound

11-09-2007, 04:53 PM

I am watching Oprah and The Osmonds.

I hope EVERYONE either saw it or Tivo'd it to watch later.

The ENTIRE Osmond family was there - all the children and their wives and all the children - Donny said there are 125 of them.

Opray flew them in from SLC all at one time.

FABULOUS show - Oh my - I got choaked up something terribly.

The show was actually planed before the passing of Mr. Osmond, Sr. last week and the family got together and decided to continue with the show anyways. The service for Mr. Osmond, Sr. was early in the day and then they went to the studio for taping. It was a celebration of Mr. Osmond, Sr.'s life.

Linda, thought of you while I was watching it and after talking to you. :grouphug:

WDWLVR

11-09-2007, 05:59 PM

Yep we DVR'd it and will watch it when Mark gets home. I actually work with someone who was in the audience and she was telling us all about it today. She's been going to Osmond concerts and performances since she was a teen. She was in Vegas for their 50th anniversary show as well.

WDWLVR

11-09-2007, 06:11 PM

click here to enter chat (http://host50.123flashchat.com/disboards/)

Don't forget tonight is cruise chat! Hope to see some of you there.

9 pm Eastern
8 pm Central
7 pm Mountain
6 pm Pacific

WDWLVR

11-10-2007, 06:30 AM

Good morning everyone! Call in day is one week from today. Get your dialing fingers in shape. :)

krdisneybound

11-10-2007, 06:50 AM

Mary - just say "morning" - it isn't good so far. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: (just kidding)

my head hurts, my sinus' are awful and I didn't want to get up !!!

AND, I have to keep my 4 YO g/D and 14 month old this afternoon and tonight. I'll survive, but it won't be easy. Arggggg..............

But then again, I leave on Wednesday for the Wonder - so I better get myself in shape.

Morning, everyone - hope your day is a good one.

danandnan

11-10-2007, 07:36 AM

Good Morning

Good morning Kay,Mary.
Was watching Celtics basketball last night and forgot about chat room.
Well today Nanc and I are going to our Grandsons football game.
Everybody have a great day.
danandnan
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WDWLVR

11-10-2007, 07:40 AM

No worries Dan. It was a slow night in the chat room and I only listed 1/2 hour. The long week was catching up with me and I couldn't stop yawning so I logged off and headed to bed.

krdisneybound

11-10-2007, 07:42 AM

I had intentions of checking the chat also, but didn't make it. I think I was asleep by 9 pm. of course, I was up at 1:30 again, but didn't get up until 6 am after that

CarolAnnC

11-10-2007, 11:01 AM

Has anyone taken a roll call of dinner seating choices? Main or Late?

krdisneybound

11-10-2007, 11:18 AM

Linda and I will be on main dining for sure.

After the call in, we will know more for sure

seaulater

11-10-2007, 11:29 AM

I was wondering about that. What do they do with the Cat 1s and 2, did they give them with prizes from the 2007 cruise? :confused3 Not that I'd need/want a 2 bdrm suite, but if we can get the 3 I will definitely be happy!

Have you seen Wicked before? I got to see it in Chicago last February and I loved it. I really want to take DD to London to see it. (We live in Belgium right now, as I am in the military).

Does your DD play an instrument? We will be at Tokyo Disney April 21st and 22nd next year. Will she be playing there by any chance?

No, haven't seen Wicked before. Get on the plan in about 5 hours and headed to California and will see it tonight. I am excited! But I need to finish cleaning, doing laundry, packing, and my daughter has me pulling out the Christmas stuff so she can decorate while I am gone.

My daughter Jamie does play the piano, but she actually is a singer/dancer. Has been taking lessons since she was 3 in dancing and since she was 6 in singing. She has performed all over the place. She would be performing for Suzuki at some huge car race in Japan and then I guess Suzuki owns some kind of entertainment thing over there and she would be performing 3 times a day over there. It would be a small group of kids from here that have been chosen to perform over there. Jamie has done alot of local theater, and she has done some background acting in movies (including High School Musical that was filmed here in Salt Lake.) This weekend she is gone because she is dancing for a program called Art with Heart where they raise money for the Shriner's Hospital here in Salt Lake.

Okay, work to do. I'll be back home Tuesday night. Hopefully I can read the boards while I am gone!

krdisneybound

11-10-2007, 12:01 PM

Have a safe trip, Linda, and enjoy WICKED...............:cool1:

WDWLVR

11-10-2007, 01:54 PM

We'll be trying for main seating. Did late seating once (on the 2003 Member Cruise) and didn't care for it.

JsMom2

11-10-2007, 03:22 PM

So how do they work the transfers? Do you just pay the normal DCL price to add them on, or is there a way to use points for them also? And will they charge the admin fee to add the transfers at a later date?

Thanks!

JsMom2

11-10-2007, 03:24 PM

It looks like a friend of mine will be joining us with her kids, sister, and sisters kids. So 2 more cabins. They are not DVC members yet, but are planning on buying.

I know that normally the same incentives are offered on sea and land. But are there special incentives if they purchase on the member cruise?

krdisneybound

11-10-2007, 03:25 PM

not sure how the transfers work, as I have never had to or taken the transfers.

I do know that ANY CHANGES whatsoever in the ressie after made, there is a $75. fee.

If you use points and then decide to pay cash or visa versa, the charge of $75. goes into effect.

So how do they work the transfers? Do you just pay the normal DCL price to add them on, or is there a way to use points for them also? And will they charge the admin fee to add the transfers at a later date?

Thanks!

JsMom2

11-10-2007, 03:26 PM

krdisneybound

11-10-2007, 03:27 PM

there are definitely better incentives if you purchase on the Member Cruise.

I am not "totally" certain, but I think one DVC member has to be in each of the staterooms that a member books.

Say, if you are a member, you can't book 3, 4 or more rooms, unless a DVC member is in each room.

Someone will chime in and correct me, if I am incorrect

It looks like a friend of mine will be joining us with her kids, sister, and sisters kids. So 2 more cabins. They are not DVC members yet, but are planning on buying.

I know that normally the same incentives are offered on sea and land. But are there special incentives if they purchase on the member cruise?

krdisneybound

11-10-2007, 03:31 PM

the incentives this year were awesome.

Besides the cruise for next year for 2 in a Cat 6, outside stateroom veranda, there were many more that were more valuable that we got than the cruise.

I'll never regret buying the additional points that I did this time.

JsMom2

11-10-2007, 03:34 PM

there are definitely better incentives if you purchase on the Member Cruise.

I am not "totally" certain, but I think one DVC member has to be in each of the staterooms that a member books.

Say, if you are a member, you can't book 3, 4 or more rooms, unless a DVC member is in each room.

Someone will chime in and correct me, if I am incorrect

I just called MS to make sure, and according to Reggie you just need one DVC member per each 3 cabins. Also he said that DCL transfers will be available to be booked on a cash basis.

krdisneybound

11-10-2007, 03:38 PM

that is great. My lesson for the week. LOL

Thanks for checking. I also called MS already today to see if they had assigned us specific rooms yet.

Our rooms will be assigned on Thursday and since I won't be home to get their phone call, I'll be calling from the ship before we leave Port to see what our Stateroom number will be.

I just called MS to make sure, and according to Reggie you just need one DVC member per each 3 cabins. Also he said that DCL transfers will be available to be booked on a cash basis.

JsMom2

11-10-2007, 03:54 PM

Thanks for checking.

No problem, I need all the practice dialing MS I can get before next Saturday! :goodvibes

danandnan

11-10-2007, 04:16 PM

that is great. My lesson for the week. LOL

Thanks for checking. I also called MS already today to see if they had assigned us specific rooms yet.

Our rooms will be assigned on Thursday and since I won't be home to get their phone call, I'll be calling from the ship before we leave Port to see what our Stateroom number will be.

Dan here
When you got your points on the cruise did you guys get assigned a certian deck.
If get through saturday I think Nanc and I are very happy Cat 9.
Have a great cruise Kay
PS Nac wants to know if you have any extra room in your luggage for an extra passanger HA HA
danandnan

krdisneybound

11-10-2007, 04:52 PM

yes - it will be on Deck 6.

We actually were told we could have 6154 or 6654 - which is the large hdcp. room - aft - with a balcony which is 1/2 way around the back. My friends were in that room on the Panama Canal cruise and we had a big party there with the Customs Inspector guy from Panama. It was awesome.

And we will either stay in that room for the B2B or either move to 6147 or 6647 - the hdcp rooms at the end of the hallway. They are very large rooms.

As far as space in my suitcase for next week, I did have room until I invited my youngest step - granddaughter to go with us. She is 22 and she is one of Kaitlyn's daycare teachers at the Church.

Maybe next time Nac :laughing:

I'll be going back up on 11/25 for a 4 day. That one I am going solo, so there will definitely be room for that one. :yay:

Dan here
When you got your points on the cruise did you guys get assigned a certian deck.
If get through saturday I think Nanc and I are very happy Cat 9.
Have a great cruise Kay
PS Nac wants to know if you have any extra room in your luggage for an extra passanger HA HA
danandnan

cobbler

11-10-2007, 06:00 PM

We will be doing late seating.

And for the poster who had asked about how many rooms can be booked, I am not sure if it has been answered yet or not but listed on the member website under the 2008 Member cruise information it states:

"There is a three stateroom limit per Member household."

Hope that helps.

OKWMEMBER

11-10-2007, 06:59 PM

We're going to try for early (main) seating for dinner.

PDFG and all our friends who need it!

acourtwdw

11-10-2007, 08:25 PM

We like the late seating dinner, but sometimes it feels rushed because of the events happening after wards. But we will ask for late anyway.

Hope every one has a great weekend and only 12 more days until TDAY and 13 until the biggest shopping day of the year. Please send pixie dust for us retail workers on that day. Please also remember: we only work there and try our best to please every customer.

krdisneybound

11-11-2007, 06:00 AM

happy Sunday to everyone.

A day closer to the calling in date.

WDWLVR

11-11-2007, 06:02 AM

happy Sunday to everyone.

A day closer to the calling in date.

...and only 45 weeks until sail date. :)

Good morning everyone!

krdisneybound

11-11-2007, 06:04 AM

...and only 45 weeks until sail date. :)

Good morning everyone!

I looked real quick, Mary, and thought it said 45 days until sail date. Whew !!!!

WDWLVR

11-11-2007, 06:07 AM

I looked real quick, Mary, and thought it said 45 days until sail date. Whew !!!!

Now that I wouldn't be ready for! :lmao: Nope 315 days which makes 45 weeks.

acourtwdw2

11-11-2007, 08:39 AM

Mary,

I was just wondering how many weeks it was. I long on and there it is. You and Kay are up early on a sunday.

Amanda

WDWLVR

11-11-2007, 09:05 AM

Happy Veteran's Day!

A great big thank you to those men and women past and present who serve our country.

danandnan

11-11-2007, 11:09 AM

Greetings from Nancy. We prefer the 6:00 seating. We were booked for late seating this last time but were switched to early. Not sure if it was because of Joanne's efforts or because we were on a waiting list anyway. We find eating so late is not good for us..... It's a cold windy day here in Maine but we still got out for a walk this morning. I'm still working on the 5 1/2 lbs I gained on the cruise!.... Our grandson's team lost their FB game so now we move on & focus on hockey with another GS. And maybe basketball with another. Keeps us very busy!.... Happy Vets Day to all.

cobbler

11-11-2007, 11:49 AM

We are going to go for late seating. We has 8pm late seating this last time and we liked it.

OKWMEMBER

11-11-2007, 12:43 PM

Good afternoon everyone and GO STEELERS !!!:cheer2:

My Dad served on a landing craft at Normandy so he is very much in my thoughts today.

MarkRG

11-11-2007, 03:11 PM

Well, better late than never, I have finally updated the 2007 trip report with a bunch more pictures. Still have to scan the pirate and beach pics and do the more complex website version, but here's something for you to check out: http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1611688

krdisneybound

11-11-2007, 03:33 PM

HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY EVERYONE.

I am very fortunate to have my son home with us after 3 tours in Iraq. He has been home about a month now and over joyed that he does not have to go back.

But even tho our family doesn't have a loved one fighting in the war zones at this time, my prayers and thoughts go out to those familes who do have loved ones away from them.

And for those who have fought for our Country previously.

Hope everyone has a great evening.

I know first hand how emotions can get to you.

cobbler

11-11-2007, 04:42 PM

Mark -
I just saw your pictures on the trip report board and they were great. It really brings back memories!!

Now I have a question about Palo. We didn't make it because by the time we could book it was all full and we didn't rush once we got on the ship. This next one we would really like to try.

What is brunch like? What kind of food do they serve and how is the pricing?
Do they do brunch everyday (aside from embarking and disembarking)?

Thanks!

6 more days and I will know for sure if we are going!!

WDWLVR

11-11-2007, 04:50 PM

Brunch at Palo is fantastic! They only offer it on sea days so on the Member Cruise only one day.

Cost is $10 per person and it includes on glass of champagne per person(and then room to add a gratuity). It is a combination of buffet and ordered food. Your server will take you on a tour of what is available on the buffet portion. It includes cold cuts, fruit, pastries (I love the Stollen bread with whipped cream), seafood (jumbo shrimp, crab legs, etc.). You also have the option of ordering one of a number of pizzas. In addition your server will take an order for a breakfast selection (pancakes, omlets, eggs benedict, etc.) or a lunch selection (filet, fish, etc.) Of course if you want both breakfast and lunch you can do that as well. There is also a wonderful dessert selection.

Hope that helps.

cobbler

11-11-2007, 05:10 PM

WDWLVR

11-11-2007, 05:20 PM

Wow, $10 seems like a deal! So I have been doing some reading and it looks like if I don't make it on the 75 days out booking, head right to wavebands to see if I can get in.

Is there a dress code for brunch?

Well now that you have cruised Disney before you can book it at the 90 day mark! :banana:

If you don't make it online however yes you head to Wavebands (or wherever they are doing Palo reservations on boarding day) and try and get in that way.

As for a dress code. Cruise casual. Dockers and polos are fine for guys, capris, pant suits or sundresses for ladies. No shorts and no jeans.

acourtwdw

11-11-2007, 09:39 PM

We did Palo's brunch for the first time this past cruise (Mary and Mark were at the table behind us). There was so much on the buffet, I wished that I hadn't gotten something made to order. It was worth the extra money. We tipped extra because the service is so good. One note though: if you order a specialty coffee there is an extra charge. Amanda had an espresso and we didn't know that wasn't included with the meal, but it was only around $4. I think everyone should try Palo's at least once. I think I want to try dinner on the 08 cruise.

Mark- I loved those pictures and cannot wait for the next one.

WDWLVR

11-12-2007, 06:18 AM

krdisneybound

11-12-2007, 06:23 AM

I much prefer Brunch over Dinner. Try not to miss any dinners in the dining rooms in case something special is going on. Sometimes we don't know ahead of time.

This year's Brunch was crazy with the Space Shuttle going off. We walked outside to see it and when we came back our table was cleaned off and we specifically said we'd be right back, leave the food here. No big deal - I know we could have ordered again, but just didn't do it. We were mostly finished.

What bothers me is that some people can't get reservations and then each and every time I have gone for Brunch, there are 1/2 of the tables empty. It is possible that they save tables for special VIPs onboard also for whenever they decide they want to go.

I STILL LUV THE BRUNCH........................

WDWLVR

11-12-2007, 06:29 AM

I think they might leave some open for that. We ended up having brunch next to X. Atencio and his wife but didn't realize it was them until we went to the presentation later that afternoon. We had a 10 am reservation at Palo and the room was pretty empty but started filling up as our brunch went on. I was thinking that because everything is made to order in that small kitchen (as opposed to the large ones for the other resturants) that they stagger when people come to give them the best service. So empty tables early and later but maybe pretty full right at the height of brunch. I think this also helps with the flow of those going up to the buffet.

acourtwdw

11-12-2007, 08:46 AM

Good morning everyone!

Annette you do remember that you had dinner at Palo back in 2005 don't you? I know you did because we ate dinner with you! :) The chocolate souffle at dinner is wonderful. I still prefer brunch and we'll be trying to get that again on the 2008 cruise.

Mary, I forgot about that!! That was a great night. First we went to the cocktail party in the Walt Disney suite and then dinner at Palo's with Jim Lewis and others that are now our friends. We didn't know about Dis then.

OKWMEMBER

11-12-2007, 09:48 AM

krdisneybound

11-12-2007, 12:40 PM

My land line is busticated and Verizon says they can't get someone to look at it until Friday!!!:scared1: :mad: Thank Walt I have my cell phone as back-up. I need some Pixie Dust thrown my way, please! :grouphug:

It horrid when the land line doesn't work. My youngest DD doesn't have a land line and when she doesn't answer her cell phone, I go wacky.

I just think she should have a phone at home. Oh well, I'm just the Mom :confused3

krdisneybound

11-12-2007, 12:45 PM

Didn't have a good Sunday or today.

I am pretty sure I had food poisoning from some tuna salad I ate at the hospital on Sunday around Noon.

Thought it was my gall bladder acting up and was scared to death that the cruise was not going to happen this week. Just can't disappoint my 4 YO g/daughter and call it off.

I did take some strong pain pills and that made me even sicker. Was not a fun thing to go through.

Am just resting today and doing nothing at all.

Do feel much better now.

Hope everyone got the day off.