20050514..May 14, 2005...Official Check in Disney's 1st 14 Day thru Panama Canal Part 2

[kpros]

I was beginning to think that no one wanted to play. So, we have reached 3000 posts. We are only about 5000 behind the August Repo. But, who's counting anyway.

Ken

[bettemom]

I was beginning to think that no one wanted to play. So, we have reached 3000 posts. We are only about 5000 behind the August Repo. But, who's counting anyway.

Ken

Playing is always more fun than work !! It is almost Friday...

[kpros]

Playing is always more fun than work !! It is almost Friday...

I'll go along with that! Just about anything is more fun than work!

Ken

[Scott H]

This is my kinda group,

We like dogs, think work is not the end all, rather a means to an end. i.e. vacations....

[karaeric]

Do I have the Kill ??? Could not resist... Boring afternoon at work.
:rockband: Yay! Congratulations to bettemom for reply 3000!

[JenKatt]

I was beginning to think that no one wanted to play. So, we have reached 3000 posts. We are only about 5000 behind the August Repo. But, who's counting anyway.

Ken

It's not quanity, it's quality that counts....

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Now I really believe that we are going on this cruise. Even though we had our confirmation number, I haven't been able to get in on line to check my reservation but guess what today I was finally able to access it!!!! I also didn't like seeing a balance owing so I called and paid off the balance. So much better to see "Balance Due - $0.00"!!!!!!

The other night I was reading about everyone's great deals on formal dresses and I thought, we never have deals like that here in Canada...well gues what...Mom & I were at the mall today and had to kill time while my watch battery was changed and next door there was a dress store, so we went in and they had formal dresses for $29.99!!!!!! They are beautiful. I asked the salesgirl if they were seconds or something and she said that they were just trying to sell off some of their remaining dresses they brought in for Christmas and New Years to make room for some new stock. I can't believe the deal we got!!!!!

I'm getting so excited!!!! I can't wait - only 113 more days!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Elaine

[Q's My Princess]

I spent the afternoon w/DD at the Disney Store. It is impossible to get her out of there. She was playing with all the stuffed animals and having little conversations with them. I did find great deals on Ariel PJ's and a beautiful Ariel snowglobe! Not a complete loss as DD's 4th birthday is next month and Princess Ariel is attending the party!!

Oh how I love Disney!!

Laurie :wave:

[JenKatt]

The list has been updated, please check to make sure I got everything. I went thru the emails and PMs and think I got it all.

I did go through the list and we're missing the following info from people:
Laurabearz: hometown
nasmith: hometown/ seating time
webray: hometown/ seating time
Webmaster Regina: seating time
cm387: seating time
jragland: seating time

Thanks ya'll

[cotomom]

For all of the dog lovers (and :cat:, bird, :fish:, etc) we have on our cruise, just what exactly are you going to do with your pets while gone for 14+ days?

I'm in such a quandry. This'll be the longest I've been away from mine at a given time.

I'm hoping to find some wonderful person to both housesit and petsit as my dogs wouldn't last an hour in a kennel. :flower1:

[kpros]

We have 3 cats, someone from my office is house sitting for us. We are farming our DD Staci out to one of her friends for the 2 weeks.

Ken

[Q's My Princess]

Our dog, Nikko, an 11 year old Akita, is staying with my brother.

Laurie :wave:

[JenKatt]

We're splitting the time between my inlaws and the puppy hotel we use in Valrico (they have a pool and a bark park)

[kellib36]

My sil will be watching our dogs. A couple trips ago, she thought she'd take them to her house for a change of scenery. Cassidey, our mixed breed got to her house and sat and stared at the front door for hours til she finally took pity on her and brought her home.

My sil is known to come get them and take them to the dog park during the day while Keith and I are at work, too, so they know she's their 2nd Mom. When she comes to visit, they are very excited to see her, then run down to their crates waiting for her to feed them. They know the drill......

Kelli

[Scott H]

Our kids are going to the kennel from which they came, They love it there nice runs and a big play area for them. They get great attention there, so it takes a load off our minds when we leave them.

[rcostello1]

Speaking of upgrades...I'm waiting for my cat 2 or cat 1 upgrade :) I will gladly pay...but since there are so few of those...I would even take one of the bigger cat 3s. I'm waitlisted for all of those but will gladly keep the cat 3 we have. Scott, I'm in line in front of you! :)

[Scott H]

Scott, I'm in line in front of you!

Bummer, I musta just missed it, the story of my life, I'm slipping Mickey a $20 to get me moved up on the list. :smooth:

[nasmith]

I'm keeping my lovely Cat. 11 room , thanks ---it's right across the hall from JenKatt ---and they have a veranda (wink, wink, nudge, nudge, say no more...).....Plus, I seem to recall something she said about babysitting "friends" kids... :earboy2: .....hmmmmmm......No wait - this is a Disney cruise, and I have the Oceaneer's club and all of their wonderful counselors, Don't I??? Guess, Jen's off the hook........................

On a serious note ---- I NEED HELP with rental cars out of San Pedro Cruise Terminal.......We are going to go to San Diego following the cruise, and will fly out of there and I am trying to figure out which rental car companies to look at (Enterprise doesn't rent one-way)...Does anyone have any ideas? I've done a couple searches, and still have nothing......I suppose I could get to Long Beach Airport and rent a car there????

Thanks - Jill

[All_Ears]

I'm keeping my lovely Cat. 11 room , thanks ---it's right across the hall from JenKatt ---and they have a veranda (wink, wink, nudge, nudge, say no more...).....Plus, I seem to recall something she said about babysitting "friends" kids... :earboy2: .....hmmmmmm......No wait - this is a Disney cruise, and I have the Oceaneer's club and all of their wonderful counselors, Don't I??? Guess, Jen's off the hook........................

On a serious note ---- I NEED HELP with rental cars out of San Pedro Cruise Terminal.......We are going to go to San Diego following the cruise, and will fly out of there and I am trying to figure out which rental car companies to look at (Enterprise doesn't rent one-way)...Does anyone have any ideas? I've done a couple searches, and still have nothing......I suppose I could get to Long Beach Airport and rent a car there????

Thanks - Jill

Jill
Long Beach Airport is a blast from the past, it is right out of Mayberry RFD!!! :flower:

I have rented cars there in the past when I go out there to visit my son in college - it is a wonderful place so layed back. They have a Hertz and Enterprise, I believe an Avis and maybe one other - I can remember off the top of my head. And the Airport is about 15minute ride from the port. If you have any other questions I would be glad to help you out, feel free to PM me.

Wish we were on this cruise - we decieded too late! All is not lost we just came off of the 10 day Christmas Cruise. :flower1:

Take care,

[bettemom]

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[kaylin]

My mom & dad are watching our dogs. Oobie will probabley stay at thier house, but Jesse hates to go anywhere, so she will stay home. I talked to DCL yesterday. We are still on GTY status, Cat. 9. We are still on the waitlist for main dinner seating also. The lady at DCL told me that they definately rec. a passport. She said there is no way they would ever rec. going that far with just a BC and ID. I printed out the papers and will get our pics this weekend. Then I just have to find somewhere close to accept our applications. I am hoping our post office will do it, due to our work schedules being so hectic. Hope everyone has a great weekend. TGIF, TGIF, TGIF...WOOHOO :jumping4:

[Janis]

Hi all!

I've been lurking for a while, trying to get through the posts, and thought it was time to post. My DH Ron and I will be on this cruise and look forward to meeting you. Jen, I sent you an e-mail with our info.


Janis

[bonzie1]

Welcome Janis, Welcome Janis :cheer2:
We're glad you're here! :D
We're glad you're here! :D
Soon we'll be together, through all kinds of weather. :grouphug:
Welcome Home! Welcome Home! :jumping1:

Seriously! Welcome! Jump in, the water's always just right!

Happy FRIDAY to ALL.

Gotta get back to work! :badpc:

Georgie

[All_Ears]

My mom & dad are watching our dogs. Oobie will probabley stay at thier house, but Jesse hates to go anywhere, so she will stay home. I talked to DCL yesterday. We are still on GTY status, Cat. 9. We are still on the waitlist for main dinner seating also. The lady at DCL told me that they definately rec. a passport. She said there is no way they would ever rec. going that far with just a BC and ID. I printed out the papers and will get our pics this weekend. Then I just have to find somewhere close to accept our applications. I am hoping our post office will do it, due to our work schedules being so hectic. Hope everyone has a great weekend. TGIF, TGIF, TGIF...WOOHOO :jumping4:

You can go online to www.usps.com and check in your area which Post Offices do Passports - and most will also do the picture too! One stop shopping - if you have problems let me know - I work for the Postmaster of Boston.

[bonzie1]

Gee, I thought we just had a lot of posts which saying the Birth Cert with raised seal was sufficient! Looks like I'd better get going and resume my passport application. Thanks for the heads up!

[Scott H]

Welcome aboard Janis and crew.....

[kaylin]

Thanks Therese, I will check on that! DCL said that BC will work, but they do not at all rec. it for this cruise. Makes sense though!

Kimberly

[karaeric]

Morning all, and Happy Friday!!!

Welcome Janis, so glad you came out of lurkdome to say hello!

Pets: Hoo boy, this is going to be a tough trip for us on that. Normally for a trip this long, we ship our dog up to the wine country to stay with my parents and hire a pet sitter for our cats. But my parents are going with us on this trip! So we're trying out a new pet sitter that swears they will walk the dog the 2 miles a day he's used to, plus spend time loving our :cat: :cat: . Sure hope this works! Otherwise, our house may be destroyed when we get home... :earseek:

[DisneyPinDiva]

good morning everyone! :wizard:

We are still distraught over what to do with our babies. No one we know is crazy enough to watch http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_2_6.gif (*******************************************ZSzeb008_ZNxdm813)http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_2_6.gif (*******************************************ZSzeb008_ZNxdm813)http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_2_6.gif (*******************************************ZSzeb008_ZNxdm813) for almost 3 weeks. Especially our spoiled babies It was very fortunate that both our kids were between apartments for the Holiday cruise and they stayed here at the house with them. Of course the house is still in shambles from that.... We have visited several "pet resorts" both here in So FL and in the Orlando area. There is a new one opening next month right down the road from us so we have high hopes for that as well because it's so much closer. We do have to decide soon though since the reservations will include Memorial Day weekend. We're thinking about doing a boot camp type of resident obedience school for the younger ones as well.... decisions, decisions. :crazy:
Wish that place in Valrico was not so far away and in the wrong direction, It sounds great.

[DisneyDreamer8]

Since we have joint custody of Roo and my Mom is sailing with us, Roo will be spending the two weeks with Dad. She can be his fishing buddy since he will spending the time at Siltcoos trying to catch the big one :earboy2:

She went home with my Mom on Wednesday so me and DH are going through PRD (post-Roo depression) :sad1: But we get to go and get her next weekend for a week :cloud9:

[DisneyDreamer8]

I just thought I would share a couple of pics of Roo so you guys know who I'm talking about. I really enjoy seeing all of your pets and I hope you enjoy looking at mine. :D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid155/p5b65df26157529afa83225c45ed9af6b/f563d938.jpg

She loves the beach!!!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid155/p3b0d9679542d49b9087d912db8cb9da6/f563d939.jpg

This one was at the beach as well but taken in our RV...she wanted to go outside but it was really really cold because it had snowed that morning.

[JenKatt]

How about this place, it's 10 minutes from Disney http://www.basspetmotel.com/this one is up near orlando: http://vipet.net/
you can find a listed of boarding kennels here: http://abka.com/abka/findAFacility/default.aspx

Hope this helps!
Jen

[kpros]

OK - we fell way to far down the page. Here we topped 3000 and everyone is worn out.

Here is a subject to talk about. The proposed wine and cheese get together on Friday, May 13 at WDW. I think we were talking about 5:00pm. Any chance the start time could get moved up to 4:00 or 4:30 instead. We now have La Nouba tickets for the 6:00pm show.

Ken

[DisneyPinDiva]

Thanks Jen... Bass Pet Motel is one we have visited. VIPetResort is on the list to visit when we go up next month. We've also visited Animal Inn of Orlando, which was promising since they do the obedience boot camp. It's tough... we're torn. Most of the nicer places cater to smaller dogs and our babies are of the XL variety...LOL They are so spoiled they don't know they are DOGS and will wonder where the furniture and king size tempurpedic bed is...

[Scott H]

Considered it moved to 4:00 PM, It is fun to be King!!!!! Works for us. oops or were we supposed to start a big discussion so we could add posts, well we could discuss how easy this was to change. :)

I am stoked getting home early tonight, yes... been a very very long week.

Lynn has been pretty sick with the CRUD, gotta take care of her.

[Hygiene99]

DCl is now sayying it is a good idea to have a Passport..


Sounds like a route change maybe in the future .... :D


We have a Dog / house sitter coming in for the time we are away
Very expensive .. All the Root Beer She can Drink and Cheese and Crackers she can eat..

[kpros]

Considered it moved to 4:00 PM, It is fun to be King!!!!!

WOW, you're easy. Let's see, what else can I ask for?????

Thanks Scott! We will be there at 4:00!

Ken

[BobandLee]

For all of the dog lovers (and :cat:, bird, :fish:, etc) we have on our cruise, just what exactly are you going to do with your pets while gone for 14+ days?

I'm in such a quandry. This'll be the longest I've been away from mine at a given time.

I'm hoping to find some wonderful person to both housesit and petsit as my dogs wouldn't last an hour in a kennel. :flower1:
As of right now, Tippy the beagle and Furval the cat are going to "grandmas". This has been the routine for every vacation except the times we took Tippy with us on vacation, then the cat went to the vet to stay. Yes, they do get spoiled at "grandmas"

[karaeric]

WOW, you're easy. Let's see, what else can I ask for?????

Thanks Scott! We will be there at 4:00!

Ken
Hmmm...unfortunately, we may have to miss out if it's this early. We are trying for a whirl-wind tour of MK, Epcot, and MGM on Friday with my parents as they haven't been to WDW since the mid-80s (read: no MGM, no AK, and World Showcase in Epcot not yet finished). We are going to try to hit the very best of the best high points at each of the three parks (don't think it's worth taking them to AK - they've been to Asia and Africa). Since that's going to take most of the day, I'm pretty sure we won't make a 4pm wine party. Even 5 was going to be tough. But no worries! We can do it another time on the ship!

Oooh! A new event to plan on board perhaps?

Well, back to finishing up my self-assessment for my review :badpc: .

[seaulater]

Yep, 4 is out for us too. We were pushing to make it at 5 as our flight arrives at 4:03 p.m. into Orlando.

Linda

[Scott H]

Kara, and others I will give ya all my cell number before so you all could call to see if we are still there, should you be late or what ever. Sometimes things like this can liner for a while.

“DCl is now sayying it is a good idea to have a Passport.” This could be very interesting.

Bob, where did your cat’s name “Ferval” come from?

“WOW, you're easy.” Ken don’t let too many people know this, it will ruin my reputation. LOL

[videogal1]

Well, I hope that my favorite neighbor will be able to feed my pet dogs Penny and Carrie. They'll be just fine at home. Ollie, my kitty, is another kettle of fish (sorry Ollie). She's used to being outside except when she wants inside. She is required to be in the house by 9PM because of the danger from various kitty predators and the only way I could leave town with a clear conscience is to put her in kitty reform school,which costs a bundle, but at least I'll know she'll be safe.

[Hygiene99]

"Here is a subject to talk about. The proposed wine and cheese get together on Friday, May 13 at WDW. " 4 pm 5 pm who knows ??

Here is another reason to Celebrate and do Bring presents.. SCOTT H.

Any old Route map u MAY have will be ok, Just grab THE ONE off the wall..
From the I / W .. Cash Always makes a great gift... LOL

It is my Birthday ! 39 years young..


Peter

[Scott H]

A cake we will need a cake.

No candles as we don't want a response by the Reedy Creek Fire Dept.

[kellib36]

I just heard a 2nd bit of bad news from my friends on the western Caribbean cruise this week.

1st, the seas were too rough to tender into Grand Cayman, and today, they couldn't get into Castaway Cay. Oh, the $$ they're saving on shore excursions!!!! :cheer2:

Here's hoping this May is like last May.....perfect every day!! :cloud9:

Kelli

[Hygiene99]

Hey Scott!! Funny how he never wants to celebrate his birthday at home, yet take him on a cruise and he gets greedy and wants presents too!! Hi everyone, its lurker Jenn!!! Sometimes I get to get on the computer! Is everyone getting as excited as me!! Looking forward to seeing and meeting everyone! ~~~ Jenn

[tap & dap]

I'm keeping my lovely Cat. 11 room , thanks ---it's right across the hall from JenKatt ---and they have a veranda (wink, wink, nudge, nudge, say no more...).....Plus, I seem to recall something she said about babysitting "friends" kids... :earboy2: .....hmmmmmm......No wait - this is a Disney cruise, and I have the Oceaneer's club and all of their wonderful counselors, Don't I??? Guess, Jen's off the hook........................

On a serious note ---- I NEED HELP with rental cars out of San Pedro Cruise Terminal.......We are going to go to San Diego following the cruise, and will fly out of there and I am trying to figure out which rental car companies to look at (Enterprise doesn't rent one-way)...Does anyone have any ideas? I've done a couple searches, and still have nothing......I suppose I could get to Long Beach Airport and rent a car there????

Thanks - Jill

Enterprise will do a one way rental as we are doing it to LAX. You have to call the local office direct and they will quote you a rate plus a $25.00 drop off fee. Not bad considering they are across the street from the cruise terminal. Hope that helps you.

[kpros]

Yep, 4 is out for us too. We were pushing to make it at 5 as our flight arrives at 4:03 p.m. into Orlando.

Linda


Linda
Just because I want to start drinking at 4:00pm doesn't mean you still can't come by at a later time. After all, some of us know what a party animal you are from the Xmas Cruise. Are you bringing your pirate outfits along for the Repo? pirate:

Ken

[kpros]

I'm pretty sure we won't make a 4pm wine party. Even 5 was going to be tough. But no worries! We can do it another time on the ship!

Oooh! A new event to plan on board perhaps?
.

Well, lets start talking about a wine tasting on board. We did a big wine tasting get together on the 10 day and it was a lot of fun. While this group is not as big as that group, I bet we could make it happen. The first sea day might be a good time. Sometime in the afternoon, say 4:00 or so. All we need is a place and a unspecified number of bottles and we'll have a party.

Ken

[DisneyPinDiva]

Well, lets start talking about a wine tasting on board. We did a big wine tasting get together on the 10 day and it was a lot of fun. While this group is not as big as that group, I bet we could make it happen. The first sea day might be a good time. Sometime in the afternoon, say 4:00 or so. All we need is a place and a unspecified number of bottles and we'll have a party.

Ken
Okay so who is in a Cat 3 or above that can request we get Sessions for the wine party? That worked out so well.. and they even provided the cheese. We can do the same thing.. with everyone bringing a bottle of wine from their state. :cool1:
4PM still works for us... just let us know where to go! I'm sure with this group we'll still be there at 5 and beyond..... You weren't planning on getting any sleep that night right Scott? :rolleyes:

[Hygiene99]

Stolen From August repo thread..

Interesting Email from All Seasons Travel

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Part of it..

For the initial, 14-night Panama Canal Crossing on May 14, Janice and I have reserved the Walt Disney Suite (Two Bedroom, Category 1) and will be sailing
On all three of these sailings we will be hosting parties in our suite for those guests booked through All Seasons Travel.


We did not use them .. But some of You may have ?

If you would like to DRAG us along to the party that would Be Fine..
LOL Peter

I have Been In The Suite Once Before, But We wont Get into That ...

I Dont think the Family Minded that much LOL :guilty: :guilty:


Peter

[RobinMarie]

Hey I was just about to share with you!

Thief! pirate:

[Hygiene99]

Thank you Robin... for sharing..

[Scott H]

Leslie, Sleep is over rated, I seem to average about 6 hours a night on a good night. Besides I will be like a kid a Christmas and will be too excited to sleep. I am the same way before a trip of any kind, as new experiences await.

Hey Jenn, silly Peter, telling us he is 39, remember we have ways to find out how old he really is, and expecting presents. He should be wary of what he wishes for as DIS folks can pretty creative.

Wine party on board sounds like fun. I might have to search far and wide for a bottle of wine from Wyoming. Kelli any thing on your side of the state? Idaho has a couple of nice vineyards. On the Western Inaugural a Boons farm wine tasting was held, it was silly fun, just a good way not to take life too seriously. It was fun.

Looks like you all in the Midwest are getting hit with some pretty cruddy weather.

[kellib36]

I might have to search far and wide for a bottle of wine from Wyoming. Kelli any thing on your side of the state?

I'll have to check with the wine experts....even Julie drinks hers from a box! :rolleyes: Now, microbrews, I could bring a suitcase full! :crowded:

Ttys, gotta work both today and Sunday.....Kelli

[BobandLee]

.................

Bob, where did your cat’s name “Ferval” come from?
............
I thought I had a typo...FURVAL's name is a long story, I'll tell you sometime, but Lee named him.

A cake we will need a cake.

No candles as we don't want a response by the Reedy Creek Fire Dept.
Does a birthday a few days before the cruise count? :smooth:

Looks like you all in the Midwest are getting hit with some pretty cruddy weather."This morning, I shot six holes in my freezer, I think I've got cabin fever, Somebody sound the alarm!"

Linda
Just because I want to start drinking at 4:00pm doesn't mean you still can't come by at a later time. After all, some of us know what a party animal you are from the Xmas Cruise. Are you bringing your pirate outfits along for the Repo? pirate:
Ken
"My cannons don't thunder, I've got nothing to plunder, I'm an over 40 victim of fate!"pirate:

[Scott H]

Bob, The name just sounded familiar, as if from some fantasy story, will find out from ya later.

The ALARM IS SOUNDING..............

Any, May Birthday counts, what the heck, and don't worry as many of us are arriving to late, being over 40 victims of fate.

[NejTheLion]

The onboard wine tasting sounds like a great idea, especially if we can get Sessions or some place like that. We're waitlisted for a Cat 3 or above, but nothing yet, so we can't help there.

What about just opening it up to be a bottle of your favorite wine, rather than one from your state? Should still get a good selection, and we'll probably be trying wines that would be easier to locate once the cruise is over. :drinking1

[Scott H]

Just playing around and went to DCL site to see what might be available for this cruise. Given 2 adults there were Cat 12,11,and 8. I was kinda surprised to see there was availability, I would have thought wait lists would have scarfed up anything as soon as it became available.

[kpros]

What about just opening it up to be a bottle of your favorite wine, rather than one from your state? Should still get a good selection, and we'll probably be trying wines that would be easier to locate once the cruise is over. :drinking1

No rules - bring whatever you want. At least one person on the 10 day brought some of their home made wine.

Ken

[meb51]

My 13 year daughter is less than enthusiastic about going on this 2 week cruise. I think it would help if she could "talk" with some other kids her age who are going. I suggested she start a thread for teens on this cruise but she was reluctant to do this. (Although I think she would participate if someone else started it.) I've looked through the list of people going and saw that there a few other teens around her age. I'm also hoping there are people who normally lurk (like me) not yet on the list who might have young teens or there might be teens following this thread who will be on this cruise. So how about it? Do we have teens out there? :cool1:

[Scott H]

Ken, did DCL supply a corkscrew? I just hate not being able to travel with my Swiss Army knife, but such are the times.

[All_Ears]

My 13 year daughter is less than enthusiastic about going on this 2 week cruise. I think it would help if she could "talk" with some other kids her age who are going. I suggested she start a thread for teens on this cruise but she was reluctant to do this. (Although I think she would participate if someone else started it.) I've looked through the list of people going and saw that there a few other teens around her age. I'm also hoping there are people who normally lurk (like me) not yet on the list who might have young teens or there might be teens following this thread who will be on this cruise. So how about it? Do we have teens out there? :cool1:

If it was anything like the 10day Christmas Cruise she will have a blast!! There were Plenty of teens on that cruise!

[3DAN]

Scott, I sent you a PM.
Bill

[3DAN]

Meb31,
My son Billy is sort of quiet. He is 12 1/2, 13 on June 30 and in the seventh grade. He is pretty computer active. If your daughter is interested, pm me and I'll get Billy to reply. He is big and 5 ft 10 in , but I plan on him going to the stack. All of his friends are older. He is not yet registered with the Dis but soon will be.
Bill

[Scott H]

Here is a list of those interested so far, please advise of any correction, additions etc.

SNORKEL MEET LIST

Scott and Lynn
Jen and Jeff
2Canadians (Sharon and Jean-Marc)
Karaeric (Kara and Eric)
DVC Minnie – 2
Kpros –2 (Ken and Shari)
Firstimers – (Alex and ??)
DIS PIN DIVA (Leslie and Joe)
Littlekids58 (Camilo and liz)
Bonzie1 (Georgie and Joe)
Nasmith (Jill and ??)
SeauLater (Linda and Robert)

[Scott H]

Bill, your son is 5 10 and 12 1/2 YOA, let me guess, from Indiana, I bet he plays basketball. I did my undergrad work in Indiana and understand Hoosier Hysteria.

[3DAN]

Yep, and he is the back up center for an eigth grader who is 6 ft 5 in. It is really hard to defend that guy in practice, particularly since Billy doesn't have that killer instinct yet. We still manage to lose on occasion and I think our current record is 14-5. It gets kind of funny at times because our team looks like the NBA compared to some of the other Christian schools at this level. Our biggest problem is the lack of practice time and practice space at our school. Max around two or three practices a week if even available.
Bill

[seaulater]

Linda
Just because I want to start drinking at 4:00pm doesn't mean you still can't come by at a later time. After all, some of us know what a party animal you are from the Xmas Cruise. Are you bringing your pirate outfits along for the Repo? pirate:

Ken

Yes, Yes and Yes.

Oh, I'll probably really get to party this time since I'll be without 4 grandkids making a scene in the dining room and theater each night!!!

Yes, bringing the pirate outfits, the printer, the fax/scanner, the laptop, scrapbook stuff, and the kitchen sink, but definitely not 17 pieces of checked in luggage this time.

[seaulater]

Bob, The name just sounded familiar, as if from some fantasy story, will find out from ya later.

The ALARM IS SOUNDING..............

Any, May Birthday counts, what the heck, and don't worry as many of us are arriving to late, being over 40 victims of fate.


Yeah.....my birthday is May 11th. Count me in. It will be my 29th!

Linda

[videogal1]

Yep, 4 is out for us too. We were pushing to make it at 5 as our flight arrives at 4:03 p.m. into Orlando.

Linda

and we're out...Don't get to Orlando until 5:35 and we'll be staying at the Hyatt MCO before leaving for the port on Sat.

Boo Hoo, no WDW this trip...

[Scott H]

Linda, Lets see..... "Yeah.....my birthday is May 11th. Count me in. It will be my 29th!"

Prior Post said something about 4 grand kids, me thinks the 29th B-day don't add up. I seem to have an amazing grasp for the obvious. LOL :)

[Scott H]

Bill, reading your post about your son's school makes me think you may know my undergrad school. Taylor University.

[seaulater]

Linda, Lets see..... "Yeah.....my birthday is May 11th. Count me in. It will be my 29th!"

Prior Post said something about 4 grand kids, me thinks the 29th B-day don't add up. I seem to have an amazing grasp for the obvious. LOL :)


Ah.............but they are my "step" grandchildren. Robert has 3 kids from his first marriage and they are his!

But............we have a daughter together. Jamie Lynn is 12. So, I could have gotten married at 17 and am now turning 29! Yeah.............right!!!!

Linda

[Scott H]

Linda OK now that makes sense to me. ;)

Hey I am 53 going on 10, I grew up once and I did not like it at all, worst 15 minuites of my life. I am growing older but not up, my metabolic rate is plesantly stuck.

[seaulater]

Robert just turned 55. He's got a good 9 1/2 years on me though! I've sent for his PADI replacement card for his birthday present! He was excited. And then....I got him a free membership from Bally's for the next eight weeks thanks to Disney Pin Diva!

[kpros]

Ken, did DCL supply a corkscrew? I just hate not being able to travel with my Swiss Army knife, but such are the times.

Hi Scott

While traveling with a Swiss Army Knife could present a problem, I believe you can pack a corkscrew in your checked bags. And if no one has a corkscrew and if Disney won't loan us one, then we will just have to switch to champagne and open the bottles with a wine glass. I've seen the wine guys on the Magic do it a number of times. Shouldn't be a problem. :wizard:

Ken

[kpros]

Linda and Alex, sent you both PMs.

Ken

[DisneyPinDiva]

I do believe Disney supplied a corkscrew or two for the wine party in Sessions so I think we would be covered if we have it there or another lounge. I'll probably pack one in my luggage anyway since we usually bring a couple bottles of wine aboard. :drinking1

We are celebrating our 29th Anniversary on May 14th... maybe that's what Linda was referring to with the 29.....LOL Does that qualify us for a piece of cake? We are going to go for back to back Match Your Mate wins!! :love2:

Therese... why don't you just book this cruise? You are already on the thread, know some of the people, and you could just tell Sal it's easy transportation to go and visit Chris!!!

[BobandLee]

Yeah.....my birthday is May 11th. Count me in. It will be my 29th!

Linda

Wow! Same birthday, except I have a couple or more years on you. :D

Scott, that better be a big cake.
"Growing older, but not up." Where have I heard that?

[Q's My Princess]

You can count DH and I in for wine tasting...coming from Northern CA...we love our wine and will bring a good bottle or two for the trip to share!

Laurie :wave:

[Q's My Princess]

Here is a list of those interested so far, please advise of any correction, additions etc.

SNORKEL MEET LIST

Scott and Lynn
Jen and Jeff
2Canadians (Sharon and Jean-Marc)
Karaeric (Kara and Eric)
DVC Minnie – 2
Kpros –2 (Ken and Shari)
Firstimers – (Alex and ??)
DIS PIN DIVA (Leslie and Joe)
Littlekids58 (Camilo and liz)
Bonzie1 (Georgie and Joe)
Nasmith (Jill and ??)
SeauLater (Linda and Robert)

Scott,
DH and I are interested...but do we have to bring all the snorkel gear/wet suit? Does DCL have this stuff for rent or is it easier to buy at home and bring for the remainder of the trip?
Thanks for the information!

Laurie :wave:

[shellofclearh2o]

Dreams Unlimited has shore excursions up on their cruise page!!!!

[shellofclearh2o]

Is Puerto Vallarta a new port?!? :Pinkbounc

[Scott H]

Laurie, snorkel gear can be rented on CC. They do not rent wet suits, I am just a ninny in cold water. Buying and bringing along is a personal choice for various reason i.e. fit, preference, and in Lynn's case prescriptive lenses. If you bring your own snorkel gear to CC they will loan you a swim vest for free. A side note on wet suits, the pacific side will be cooler.

Sounds like it will have to be a big cake, we might as well make it a unbirthday party.

[SandraLee]

This is posted on the Dreams site under the Curacau listing of excursions.

"NOTE: For the May 14 repositioning cruise passengers, there is a Dolphin Encounter scheduled. Details are not available other than it is to be booked onboard the ship. The price will be $149.00 for ages 10 & up, and $110.00 for ages 8 - 9."

Bummer. My DD is 6. I am still looking.

They have posted a Dolphin Encounter in Acapulco "Price: $149.00 (ages 10 & up), $110.00 (ages 3 - 9)"

May have to look more into that one.

And a Dolphin Swim in Acapulco at CiCi's park

[EpcotKilterFan]

Is Puerto Vallarta a new port?!? :Pinkbounc


They are going there only on the 7 day I believe

Debbie

[BobandLee]

Is Puerto Vallarta a new port?!? :Pinkbounc
I think that was a mistake. The eastbound is doing Puerto Vallarta. I think the regular 7 day cruises are also.

Thanks for the info.
The link in case anyone is wondering----Excursions (http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/cruise/excursions_14curacao.cfm)

[Q's My Princess]

This is posted on the Dreams site under the Curacau listing of excursions.

"NOTE: For the May 14 repositioning cruise passengers, there is a Dolphin Encounter scheduled. Details are not available other than it is to be booked onboard the ship. The price will be $149.00 for ages 10 & up, and $110.00 for ages 8 - 9."

Bummer. My DD is 6. I am still looking.

They have posted a Dolphin Encounter in Acapulco "Price: $149.00 (ages 10 & up), $110.00 (ages 3 - 9)"

May have to look more into that one.

And a Dolphin Swim in Acapulco at CiCi's park

SandraLee,
DH and I did a swim with the dolphins in Puerta Vallarta this last summer with DD (16) and it was so great. Both DD and DH were skeptical at before, but were both glowing afterwards. It was so amazing...a once in a lifetime adventure. I would highly recommend this. I only wish DD(4) could share this. I'm considering the Dolphin adventure for her.

Laurie :wave:

[EpcotKilterFan]

I think someone messed up. If you look at the itinerary listed, it shows Puerta Vallerta when we are in the canal.

They got their "p"s mixed up!

Debbie

[Scott H]

Bob, Thanks for the link.

From the descriptions given the dive sites in Curacao will be Divers Leap near Jan Thiel Beach. Good site for all levels of divers, lots of good stuff (critters) to see in the shallow. The second site would be the Tugboat. There is a wall close by and a tugboat is at 17' so is a good safety stop at the end of the dive. Our primary experience in Curacao is on the north side of the island.

Cabo is a first for us, bummer it is only a one tank dive. My record is 1 hr and 56 minutes on one tank at 1 ATM. but don't want to miss the boat. Actually that is a short day there.

I am enchanted by the Sierrra Madre tour, maybe it is just the Bogie in me, so here's looking at you kid.

[videogal1]

Cabo is a first for us, bummer it is only a one tank dive. My record is 1 hr and 56 minutes on one tank at 1 ATM. but don't want to miss the boat. Actually that is a short day there.



I did a dive in Cabo...got a fish book before I went so I'd be informed...Saw some pipefish, not real common in Lake Travis where I did my certification dive, and one of the guides on the night dive (I didn't make that one) showed my friend his "pet" barracuda....
Pretty amazing fish...many more than in the Bahamas....you'll see lots.

[Scott H]

Is our 90 day mark to make these shore excursion reservations Feb 14?

Thanks Lynda, sounds good to us, new critters etc.

[NEM]

Hi All,

I saw a few pages ago that someone was looking for someone in a cat 3, regarding wine, which I enjoy, and sessions???...

Sorry to be clueless, but what is Sessions, and why does a Cat 3 matter. I am happy to help if I can...let me know what, where, when, and how...

Michelle aka NEM

[spros]

Yes, Yes and Yes.

Oh, I'll probably really get to party this time since I'll be without 4 grandkids making a scene in the dining room and theater each night!!!

Yes, bringing the pirate outfits, the printer, the fax/scanner, the laptop, scrapbook stuff, and the kitchen sink, but definitely not 17 pieces of checked in luggage this time.

Hey Linda: Asked Ken the other night if he was going to dress for pirate night and he said tropical wear would work for him. When he learned that we might be sharing a table and that you were going to bring your outfits, he admits he might wear a costume if he had one. Do you have one to share and/or will you share your pattern?

[videogal1]

Hi All,

I saw a few pages ago that someone was looking for someone in a cat 3, regarding wine, which I enjoy, and sessions???...

Sorry to be clueless, but what is Sessions, and why does a Cat 3 matter. I am happy to help if I can...let me know what, where, when, and how...

Michelle aka NEM

The December 10-day had its wine party catered in the Sessions night club room...Lots of different wines and new people to meet...stories to share and plans to make...As for the Cat 3, I think someone was looking for a place to bunk...
:laughing:

[3DAN]

Where is everybody? I kinda wanted to know where we stand in regard to shirts. As I think about it, It seems rather appropriate to have one that says " I brought the Magic to Disneyland " and "Disney Cruise Line" and "May 14-28, 2005 . Seems to me that there was some mention earlier. What's the current scoop.
Bill

[Scott H]

Hope all you folks in the NE are staying safe. You guys are getting clobbered.

It seems like every vacation we go on I swear I will not get another t-shirt. But how can I resist one from this cruise. When I retire I am opening up a retro used t-shirt shop.

Looks like we will be somewhere in the Bahamas on 2/14, so we can not make our shore excursion reservation until we hit port on 2/19. Should be ok I hope.

Have to get a bunch of gear together for todays classes.

[Hygiene99]

Nothing the Snow plow we have cant handle LOl

and there are some Happy nieghbors who got there drive ways plowed also.

Since most of the drives had a 4 foot pile of snow at the end I was a little Nicer than I Usually Am.. and cleared a few more of the Drives on the street..

It is Just A toy for Me. As I Really do not want to go out pushing snow for money.. then u have the compliants that go with it...

Our Drive and a few others is fine with me...

Quite a Storm.


NEM the reason why we are looking For a Cat 3 or above person is We thought . it would Be easy for that person to arrange the wine tasting At
sessions one of the onboard clubs... With the Concierge connection...

Peter

[karaeric]

NEM, as Peter said, folks in Cat 3s have priviledges...on the 10-day one of the cruises called DCL and nicely asked if there was a location for about 20-25 people. DCL allowed us to take over Sessions for about an hour, and they provided cheese, crackers, and a few other munchies for us. Yes, they had a bartender open the wine, but we also had several people bring their own cork screws. It was fun, a good mix of local wines and home-made wines.

I suppose if we are really serious about trying to have one of these events, let's do a quick indication of interest. Let's hear from all of you wine-o's...um, I mean wine connoiseuers, fans, and Boon's Farm fans! If we have enough people, maybe we can get NEM to be our "sponsor" with DCL...

[LinnyLye]

Hey everyone,

WE ARE ALMOST AT DOUBLE DIGITS!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!! :Pinkbounc
:hyper:

Can't wait to meet all of you! :D

~Lindsey

[videogal1]

I suppose if we are really serious about trying to have one of these events, let's do a quick indication of interest. Let's hear from all of you wine-o's...um, I mean wine connoiseuers, fans, and Boon's Farm fans! If we have enough people, maybe we can get NEM to be our "sponsor" with DCL...

Count me and my two bottles of Texas white among the partiers, please....

[Scott H]

Lets see I think the week of May 7, 2005 will be a very good vintage for Boone's Farm. No Cork Screw Needed. Just kidding, I may have my last bottle of 1985 Gammy Rose from Korbel still on the shelf. Still thinking about making a run over to the Florida Wine place in St Pete to get some of their specialities. Count us in, for this meet.

[gene2geno]

Please count us in for the wine tasting. Will the time and place be set before we set sail or do we have to wait until things can be worked out with DCL?

Joan

[kpros]

You can count us in! :drinking1

Ken and Shari

[Q's My Princess]

Please include DH and I for the wine tasting!!

Laurie & Michael :drinking:

[3DAN]

Scott, I know they have some wineries here in Indy, but I don't know which one is best. I think there is one down in Southern Indiana, Hubers.
Bill

[BobandLee]

Scott, I know they have some wineries here in Indy, but I don't know which one is best. I think there is one down in Southern Indiana, Hubers.
Bill

Count atleast me in for the wine tasting.

My favorite Indiana winery is Oliver. Oak Hill is also good. For a list--Indiana Wineries (http://www.indianawines.org/)

:sunny: Nice bright day in Indiana :sunny:
Cleaning off the deck, getting ready for a boat drink. pirate:

[SandraLee]

I'm sure my DH (Pete) will love to attend the wine tasting. I'll try and find some good GA wine to bring with us.

[NEM]

Hey, I am happy to see if I can get them to arrange Sessions for a group. But for those of you in the know....

Can I do it before we go - like when I make excursion reservations or
is only something that I can do once we are on the ship and I hook up with the concierge team?

I am happy to give it a go...sounds like fun...

Michelle - aka NEM

[seaulater]

Hey, I am happy to see if I can get them to arrange Sessions for a group. But for those of you in the know....

Can I do it before we go - like when I make excursion reservations or
is only something that I can do once we are on the ship and I hook up with the concierge team?

I am happy to give it a go...sounds like fun...

Michelle - aka NEM

Stacey from our 10 day Christmas group had it all arranged before we even got on the ship. Go over to the 10 day cruise link (the one with over 25,000 posts) and email her. Her board name is justmestace

Linda

[rcostello1]

Oh maybe I can liquidate my stock of wine...I have some stuff that's a year or two or three old that needs to be consumed...I probably still have some boxes from my Mondavi visit...ugh...another carry on...hmm, I will have to be creative.

[justmestace]

:wave2: Hi guys....Stacey here....

I was told that you all are planning a wine party, like we had on the 10 Night Christmas cruise. There's a whole long story about that wine party that only a few of us knew about.
My family was in stateroom 8602, the one with the huge verandah, so I thought we could have the party out there. I contacted DCL and was told in no uncertain terms "Absolutely NOT!". The reason they gave was "safety issues", I tried asking, but they didn't specify. One guess was that if there were a fire, that many people could not get off the verandah, through the room, and out the door....
Anyway....I had promised to try to get us a wine party, so I asked a gal at DCL that I had worked with before what our options were.
She told me that we could use Sessions, and they would supply us with two servers.
BUT....and this is the part that we never told anyone......we had to pay for the food.
She sent a list of items from Food & Beverage, and it was charged to my credit card.
There were a couple of people who had a feeling that there was a charge for this, and when they asked me, I told them, and they offered to split the cost.
The reasons that we didn't tell anyone about DCL charging us were because we wanted to do this, and we wanted everyone to have fun. We didn't want anyone to be upset with Disney for not giving it to us for free. And, it would have been more trouble than it was worth to divide the cost and expect people to pay us. It was something that we wanted to do, without any fuss.
I hadn't read your thread, so I didn't know that you all were thinking of doing this. But it was brought to my attention, and I knew that you would want to know.
If you still want to have your party, one of you can contact me, and I will let you know who to talk to at DCL.
Sorry if I messed things up for you......
Stacey

[kpros]

Well, as you can see Stacey went above and beyond the call of duty to help make the 10 day cruise a total blast. Thanks Stacey, your the greatest!

Kara, are you collecting the names of those people interested in the unofficial wine tasting? If so, we can see what size group we have and then make some decisions about the location.

Ken

[Mickey&JoshNut]

I know we've been taking about the wine tasting but I just have to post because I am so excited that we will now be spending 2 days after the cruise at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel at Disneyland. I decided today to add a few days at Disneyland because I thought how often are we going to be this close to Disneyland that I just had to go and see it. This is turning out to be the trip of a lifetime for my Mom & I - first the 14 day Disney cruise through the Panama Canal and now 2 days at Disneyland. Yippee!!!!!!

For all you Disneyland experts, if there anything that we should absolutely not miss????

Only 110 more days!!!!!!!!!!!

Elaine

[justmestace]

Thanks, Ken...but I'm not feeling like a hero. I should have known that this would happen, and others would want DCL to do the same for them. In fact, a very smart person warned me of this!

I'm just glad everyone had a good time.

Elaine....since we are here in Arizona, we go to Disneyland alot...and have stayed at the Grand Californian 3 times.....any questions, just send me a PM. Glad to help if I can.

[Q's My Princess]

How many people attended the Sessions wine tasting? Stacey, how much food did you order?

I only ask because I am sure there are a few of us who would be willing to order food and charge it to our rooms so there is a little chow with our wine. I don't want to embarrass myself! :cool1: :rockband: :rockband: :rockband: :drinking1

Laurie :wave:

[justmestace]

The whole cruise is a blur....I don't know how many we had...rough estimate, 30 people?
If you want to use one of Disney's lounges, you need to request in advance and pay in advance.
We ordered 3 fruit platters and 3 cheese platters. The servers did not cork the wine. If they had, there would have been a corkage fee per bottle. They were there to tidy up, and bring out more food as it needed to be replenished. We also had a cake there, it was a "shared" vow renewal cake, as we had 3 couples renew their vows during that cruise. Two on the ship, and one in Key West.
When we talked on the thread about having the party on our verandah, or out on Deck 7 aft, we talked about everyone just ordering a cheese platter from room service. But, again, they wouldn't let us do it on the verandah, and Deck 7 was "iffy" as we didn't know how the weather would be, and we also wanted something a little more private.
I'll check back to see if you have any more questions.

[TADsMommy]

Please add us to the fun. We will be bringing along some soCalifornia specialties!!

Karen :)

[kellib36]

Can I come to the wine tasting and bring a non-alcoholic drink, or a non-wine drink? I hate to admit it, but I'm not a wine drinker. But I know we'd have lots of fun. I could put my whatever drink in a wine glass if it would make you all feel better.....plus, Keith's Mom can't have any alcohol.

Kelli

[bonzie1]

Wow! Due to the snow here in NJ this weekend, I've been away from our thread. Lots of pages were added!

Looks like passports are in order!

Is there a Pirate Night? Have the nights been listed somewhere on the DCL site? Thanks!

We'll be flying in the morning of the cruise, so we won't make the pre cruise meet, but we'll see everyone at the sail away!

Someone mentioned about the Bringing the Magic to Disneyland! That's a cute idea. If not t-shirts, at least buttons would be fun.

We're planning to extand our stay too. Going to the Californian hotel for 2 days. It would be fun to wear a T-shirt or button while in the parks there (smile).

It took forever to DIG OUT... had about a foot of snow. Why oh why couldn't this snow have happened today, or tomorrow?!! Call me a kid, but even at almost 51, I still get excited when the radio announces "All State Offices are closed!) :Pinkbounc

[JenKatt]

Jeff and I took an internet break this weekend.... it was nice...

Count us in for an onboard wine tasting. I won't be bringing Florida wine, but my favorite Australlian and German wines....

[Hygiene99]

Can I come to the wine tasting and bring a non-alcoholic drink, or a non-wine drink? I hate to admit it, but I'm not a wine drinker. But I know we'd have lots of fun. I could put my whatever drink in a wine glass if it would make you all feel better.....plus, Keith's Mom can't have any alcohol.

Kelli

SURE u Can....

I Do not drink. That is another story for another Day.. Jenn Very little, A few of those Fruity wines
Arbormist or something like that.



We May Go to The Tasting .. It is more about meeting some Nice Folks than the Wine... and would Be happy to see you there ....

Peter

[first timers]

I suppose if we are really serious about trying to have one of these events, let's do a quick indication of interest. Let's hear from all of you wine-o's...um, I mean wine connoiseuers, fans, and Boon's Farm fans! If we have enough people, maybe we can get NEM to be our "sponsor" with DCL...[/QUOTE]

Please count us in for the wine tasting. We always travel with a cork screw (never know what wines we might find while shopping). Alex and Carolyn

[Scott H]

We May Go to The Tasting .. It is more about meeting some Nice Folks than the Wine... and would Be happy to see you there ....

Well said Peter

[karaeric]

Wow! We have a lot of folks interested in a wine party! The count is already up to 28 people (not all will be drinking wine, but that's okay!) for an onboard wine gathering.

Stacey, thanks for posting that information from the 10-day wine party. You didn't need to do that, but thanks so much. It really was a lot of fun. And I'm glad we have all the facts to help us plan Wine Party II. I agree with Michelle, I think that we can all drop in a few dollars and make this a fiesta!

Only two weeks to go until the 90-day mark!! :jumping3: :jumping2: :Pinkbounc

[kaylin]

Mornin' all! Hope everyone is braving the weather well. It's in the 50's here...BRRR! I know, I know, I can't complain, but it's cold for me. Just picture yourself sitting in a lounge chair on the cruise. Nice, warn thoughts :3dglasses Kaylin has been sick, so I think I have has about 6 hours sleep this entire weekend. So hard to start a Monday when your already tired! I have'nt gotten an updated list of ports yet. Does anyone have this?

Kim

[rcostello1]

OK I called the folks at DL to verify everything and here's where it stands...

I will call on the 30-day mark to book the balcony. I'm hoping to get all 21 seats for Saturday, May 28. I'm also going to call (earlier in April) the GC concierge staff to see if they can handle anything for me since we're staying there.

If I can get all 21, I am using 7 of them, so that leaves 14 which obviously doesn't cover our whole DIS group. I'm hoping to get all 21 spots--I figure I will charge it and then everyone can pay me when we get together. By the way, PRICING UPDATE - Disney doesn't want to miss a dime and I double checked the info today, everything is the same except the price is now $53 (or $43 ages 3-9). They must know we are coming. :rolleyes:

I will keep everyone up-to-date and let you know if anything changes. PM me if you want to "reserve" a spot. I will message back with the list (and the waiting list??).

There is also the other viewing where there are up to 50 seats available...50 is a big number so I'm taking the little one! :) Another fool will have to coordinate that if there is interest! :)

Still waiting on my email response from PrimeTime, only been a month...will have to converse with them this week, after I pay for my cruise! :)

[karaeric]

Yippy! Just had to post that we FINALLY got my parents to commit to a place to stay before boarding the cruise. We're staying at Shades of Green! Woohoo! DH and I stayed there in Oct '03 just before they started the remodel and really liked it there. Since then, DH has gotten out of the military and now we can only stay there if we go with my parents, which we will be doing on this trip! Yay!!!

Now we just need to finish booking the rental car for getting out to the port and the van service to get to LAX once we dock. Oh, and the excursions of course!

[Hygiene99]

OK I called the folks at DL to verify everything and here's where it stands...

I will call on the 30-day mark to book the balcony. I'm hoping to get all 21 seats for Saturday, May 28. I'm also going to call (earlier in April) the GC concierge staff to see if they can handle anything for me since we're staying there.

If I can get all 21, I am using 7 of them, so that leaves 14 which obviously doesn't cover our whole DIS group. I'm hoping to get all 21 spots--I figure I will charge it and then everyone can pay me when we get together. By the way, PRICING UPDATE - Disney doesn't want to miss a dime and I double checked the info today, everything is the same except the price is now $53 (or $43 ages 3-9). They must know we are coming. :rolleyes:

I will keep everyone up-to-date and let you know if anything changes. PM me if you want to "reserve" a spot. I will message back with the list (and the waiting list??).

There is also the other viewing where there are up to 50 seats available...50 is a big number so I'm taking the little one! :) Another fool will have to coordinate that if there is interest! :)

Still waiting on my email response from PrimeTime, only been a month...will have to converse with them this week, after I pay for my cruise! :)


Sent u a PM now that i have read your post I GET IT.

and disreguard most of Pm Still would like 4 spots.. Peter

[seaulater]

SURE u Can....

I Do not drink. That is another story for another Day.. Jenn Very little, A few of those Fruity wines
Arbormist or something like that.



We May Go to The Tasting .. It is more about meeting some Nice Folks than the Wine... and would Be happy to see you there ....

Peter

Count Robert and I in also. Not drinkers, but we go for the great company and the opportunity to meet many new friends!

Also,

HUGE, BIG THANK YOU TO STACEY!!!!!She and her family are totally awesome and did many things above and beyond to make our 10 day Christmas Cruise the best.

We can also chip in if needed for the cheese to go with the whine. I mean...wine! No whiners allowed at our parties!

If we have a manageable group we could do it in a larger stateroom with a balcony. that's what we did in 2003 on Royal Carribean. We did it at 4 p.m. the day we went through the Panama Canal. It actually ended up being a perfect time because we had been through all of the locks but the last one and there wasn't anything really happening until we went through the last lock. One of the couples did a vow renewal in the stateroom also. They had concierge service and they had brought extra glasses and everything to the room.

Okay, that's my two cents worth!

[NejTheLion]

The three of us would definitely be interested in the wine tasting. I think we've already tried most of DCL's offerings :)

[bonzie1]

Regarding the reservations for the Fantasmic dessert buffet... Which seating will you be getting reservations for on 5/28... the early, or the late? Based on what I've read, there are 2 seatings. I can only imagine on a holiday weekend, there will definitely be 2.

Thanks!

[Regina]

We'd do the wine tasting. It would be DH and myself, possibly DD will tag along.

I did the Fantasmic Package in April. It was at the larger viewing area. Facing the water, it's to the left, near Orleans Square. :wizard:

It definitely beat sitting on the ground. :D

[winotracy]

Wow! We have a lot of folks interested in a wine party! The count is already up to 28 people (not all will be drinking wine, but that's okay!) for an onboard wine gathering.

Stacey, thanks for posting that information from the 10-day wine party. You didn't need to do that, but thanks so much. It really was a lot of fun. And I'm glad we have all the facts to help us plan Wine Party II. I agree with Michelle, I think that we can all drop in a few dollars and make this a fiesta!

Only two weeks to go until the 90-day mark!! :jumping3: :jumping2: :Pinkbounc

I don't want to burst anyone's bubble here, we are on the eastbound and I'm planning the wine tasting there. I got the list from Disney today for food and it's not just a few dollars each. You cannot bring room service to the clubs without being charged for it. Disney policy. Deck 7 aft cannot be used except for vow renewals and weddings. Deck 9 and 10 cannot be used either because of the other cruisers. About the cheapest I can do the food will be $3.00 per person with cheese only. Any desserts, snacks or other hor d'oeuvres start at a minimum of $7 per person. It's not discouraging us yet, but just thought you'd like to know.

Tracy

[Q's My Princess]

Tracy,

Thanks for giving us the update on the costs for the eastbound wine tasting.

Laurie :wave:

[rcostello1]

Regarding the reservations for the Fantasmic dessert buffet... Which seating will you be getting reservations for on 5/28... the early, or the late? Based on what I've read, there are 2 seatings. I can only imagine on a holiday weekend, there will definitely be 2.

Thanks!

I won't know when or how many Fantasmic shows there are until May is posted. Then once they are posted I won't know which show I've get until 30 days out...so we will have to wait and see.

[Scott H]

Hey Guys and Gals, Do you think there will be a rush for the excursions at the 90 day availablity mark???

[JenKatt]

No Scott I don't. There are to many people that will be on board (but not on these types of boards) who won't book anything until they get on board....

[Q's My Princess]

Hey Guys and Gals, Do you think there will be a rush for the excursions at the 90 day availablity mark???

Scott,

I think the only people who may call around the 90 day mark will be all of us on the DIS boards since we are so sensitive to the count down! Just my 2 cents!

Laurie :wave:

[Scott H]

Jen, makes sense as, in reality , a majority of folks traveling are not the A minus personality like me in the planning dept.

We will get back to Miami on 2/18 and I can make a call from the hotel that night. Definitely booking the diving excursions, and not sure just yet about the others.

Hope you lucky Floridians aren’t having too hard of a time with the sub 50 weather;).

[seaulater]

Hey Guys and Gals, Do you think there will be a rush for the excursions at the 90 day availablity mark???

When we went on the 10 day Christmas Cruise most of the excursions were sold out before we ever got on board. It was because over 1,100 passengers were repeat cruisers and knew about booking before they got on board. I kept telling our "grown" kids that they needed to book their excursions. They procrastinated, and then when they were on the ship everything they wanted to do was not available. We are having alot of repeat cruisers on the PC cruise according to what the cruise director told me on the Christmas cruise.

Now, most people don't know that Disney changed from the 60 days to 90 days, so I think we are okay at first. However, I would sure get them booked ASAP, even if you think you might cancel. Remember, they don't charge you until we go and you can cancel a couple of days before without penalty.

Just my two cents worth (and then some)!

Linda

[Scott H]

Thanks Linda and Laurie, We will see, as you say there will be several repeat cruisers so the word may be out. A few days should not matter that much. Diving may not be that popular. Just all us DIS folks cramming up the phone lines....

[SandraLee]

So, are you saying you can book excursions at 90 days (if paid in full), but cancel within 3 days of cruising and not get charged?

I still have until the 60 day mark to pay in full. Not sure when we are going to do it. Got to look at the calendar.

[karaeric]

Thanks Linda and Laurie, We will see, as you say there will be several repeat cruisers so the word may be out. A few days should not matter that much. Diving may not be that popular. Just all us DIS folks cramming up the phone lines....
Scott, I sent you a PM with a possible solution for your dilemma...

I agree with Linda, I'm not taking any chances. Even though I don't need to be paid in full until the 60 day mark, I will be paid up and ready to book at 90 days. Though to put things in perspective, most of the excursions we did on the 10-day were not booked up and we almost always had people that said they had just booked the day before. DH and I tend to do the more physical excursions, like mountain biking, kayaking, etc. I guess those are less popular?

[Hygiene99]

I don't want to burst anyone's bubble here, we are on the eastbound and I'm planning the wine tasting there. I got the list from Disney today for food and it's not just a few dollars each. You cannot bring room service to the clubs without being charged for it. Disney policy. Deck 7 aft cannot be used except for vow renewals and weddings. Deck 9 and 10 cannot be used either because of the other cruisers. About the cheapest I can do the food will be $3.00 per person with cheese only. Any desserts, snacks or other hor d'oeuvres start at a minimum of $7 per person. It's not discouraging us yet, but just thought you'd like to know.

Tracy


Thanks Tracy, When we went on the Inuagural Western Trip.

We had it out on Deck 7 Aft Verandah.. Some people Brought some of those cheese plates from room service and A Good time was had by all for an hour or so.. Ice is always plentiful..

Peter

[spros]

I don't want to burst anyone's bubble here, we are on the eastbound and I'm planning the wine tasting there. I got the list from Disney today for food and it's not just a few dollars each. You cannot bring room service to the clubs without being charged for it. Disney policy. Deck 7 aft cannot be used except for vow renewals and weddings. Deck 9 and 10 cannot be used either because of the other cruisers. About the cheapest I can do the food will be $3.00 per person with cheese only. Any desserts, snacks or other hor d'oeuvres start at a minimum of $7 per person. It's not discouraging us yet, but just thought you'd like to know.

Tracy

Hey Guys:

I think we should go for Sessions - lots of room to mingle. As for food, considering the amount of free wine I'll be drinking, I'll gladly put a $10 in the kitty for something to eat.

[first timers]

[QUOTE=seaulater]When we went on the 10 day Christmas Cruise most of the excursions were sold out before we ever got on board. It was because over 1,100 passengers were repeat cruisers and knew about booking before they got on board. I kept telling our "grown" kids that they needed to book their excursions. They procrastinated, and then when they were on the ship everything they wanted to do was not available. We are having alot of repeat cruisers on the PC cruise according to what the cruise director told me on the Christmas cruise.

Now, most people don't know that Disney changed from the 60 days to 90 days, so I think we are okay at first. However, I would sure get them booked ASAP, even if you think you might cancel. Remember, they don't charge you until we go and you can cancel a couple of days before without penalty.



We tried to book an excersion in advance, were told in was sold out, but were able to book it when we boarded the ship. The excersion desk said they hold back a few slots to be reserved on board. Alex

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Bonzie1 - we also are extending our trip to include a stay at the Grand Californian Hotel. Originally we were planning on 2 nights but decided last night to extend it to 3 nights. I'm so excited, I can't wait.

Since I'm relatively new to this cruise & forum (it's taking some time to catch up on the previous 175 pages!!) but I'm assuming there are going to be a few of us extending our vacations at Disneyland. How many people are going to Disneyland after and are you getting a Disney shuttle to the Resorts?

rcostello1 - I sent you a PM about the Fantasmic viewing.

Elaine

[karaeric]

We tried to book an excersion in advance, were told in was sold out, but were able to book it when we boarded the ship. The excersion desk said they hold back a few slots to be reserved on board. Alex
Alex, good information! I always wondered if DCL did that, but have never needed to find out for sure.

[NEM]

So, do you still need a cat 3 person to get sessions or can just anyone do it? I am more than happy to make the reservation for the group if need be. Anyone know??

Michelle aka NEM

[Hygiene99]

Hi all A Quick count of Jen and Jeff"s list say that we have about 221 people

on it for those of you who may not know here is a link to the list
http://www.tiggerfan.net/canal/ You may email them your info and a picture and they update it when ever they have time..

[moocow35]

You all have been very busy here! I go away and come back to 13 pages! I've been in Florida enjoying the 75+ degree weather for two days, then...it turned quite cold there. DARN! My flights on Sunday were canceled back to New York, so I had to stay another day down there! LOL What a mess I came back to though. I can't wait to stay down there permanently! The good new is, ground breaking will be on February 1st, and my superintendent said without delays, my new home should be ready in August! Whoo Hoo!

Ken, if you haven't seen La Nouba yet, you are really in for a treat! I've seen it twice and it is amazing!

Scott, your comment about Boons Farm Wine brings back a lot of memories! We would get adults to buy the apple wine for us in High School!

Whoever is doing the list for the wine party onboard, please add me to the list. DD may also tag along? I doubt Connecticut has a wine, but I have a bottle of home made wine my boss gave me which I will save and bring along. I have no problem paying the $10.00 or whatever for the food. Sounds like a good time meeting all my DIS friends.

MEB51, my sister might be on this cruise, and her DD is 13. Long story, but I won't be talking to my sister before the cruise, and she wanted nothing to do with the message board. But Olivia is a wonderful girl, very outgoing, and I'm sure will be in the stack the first possible minute. Your DD will have a blast!

I am very interested in the balcony seating depending on which night and time. Rcostello1, I sent you a PM.

I got an email from Dreams about the excursions being up on their site. I haven't checked it out yet, but will be calling them to pay in full this week.

Robin

[Regina]

Robin you were in FL during the blizzard? I hate you. ;)

I have no problem with paying for the wine tasting party. Just let us know what the arrangements are.

[seaulater]

Scott, I sent you a PM with a possible solution for your dilemma...

I agree with Linda, I'm not taking any chances. Even though I don't need to be paid in full until the 60 day mark, I will be paid up and ready to book at 90 days. Though to put things in perspective, most of the excursions we did on the 10-day were not booked up and we almost always had people that said they had just booked the day before. DH and I tend to do the more physical excursions, like mountain biking, kayaking, etc. I guess those are less popular?

You don't have to be paid in full to book your excursions. A couple of people on the 10 day cruise had to call back 2 or 3 times in order to get the right person so they could book their excursions, because the CM's weren't clear either. they finally "talked to a supervisor" and got their excursions booked without being paid in full. (I did the same thing). Make sure to ask them to FAX you a confirmation of your excursions.

Linda

[seaulater]

We tried to book an excursion in advance, were told in was sold out, but were able to book it when we boarded the ship. The excersion desk said they hold back a few slots to be reserved on board. Alex[/QUOTE]



One of our kids tried to book the pirate excursion in St. Lucia a week before, with no luck. The kids got first in line before the shore excursion desk opened on that Sat., but they didn't open any additional spots and they were first on the waiting list for either the morning or afternoon, but never did get to go. I guess it depends on the excursion.

I know there are always alot of people trying to get into the popular ones, but they are long gone (taken by people like me that book on the first possible day!)

Linda

[EpcotKilterFan]

I have an excursion booking question...

Somewhere I read that they are going to have an online option for booking...has anyone heard that?

On 2 other DCL cruises we have never done an excursion, I take it that we just call or fax the excursions that we are interested in. If you fax it, are you able to get a confirmation?

Lastly, when/if we ever get the booklet from DCL, will it list the time for the excursions?

Thanks for any help!! This is getting more and more exciting!

Debbie

[moocow35]

Robin you were in FL during the blizzard? I hate you. ;)



I timed that one pretty good didn't I? :sunny: I really enjoyed the sunny 75+ degree days, even ran the air conditioning in the car and the hotel room. Now I am freezing! I kept hoping Delta would tell me sorry, no flights for a couple more days. LOL

Robin

[Hygiene99]

Robin Are you Near Foxswoods Resort and casino

that is where Im Working Building A 70 lot subdivision For the Indians

Tribe Members recieve the lots via a lottery sytem. not sure how it all works But that is what I know. Also foxswoods puts on a lunch Buffett for the workers in the Community center price $4.00 AUCE

Have only made it once ..

Glad u are well and missed the storm...

Peter

[moocow35]

Thanks Peter, not really glad to be home, but glad to be safe! I am way south of there. I live in Norwalk, which is along the coast bordering New York. The lunch sounds really good, and can't beat $4.00 all you can eat.

Oh, I don't want to go to work tomorrow! There has got to be a better way...lottery perhaps?

Robin

[kpros]

OK - We've been talking about the wine tasting party for a while now. It appears that lots of people are interested. If we need someone to spearhead this adventure, I (along with DW Shari) will be happy to take on the responsibility. We will continue to collect names of interested people and at the same time contact DCL and make some arrangements for space and munchies.

I'm thinking that Monday (the first sea day) at 4:00pm would be a good time to hold this party. Any other suggestions? It seems like a good time and it's early in the cruise so everyone can continue to put faces with names.

If anyone else would like to take on this project, it's fine with me. But I think it's time for someone to step up and take charge!! (just kidding, but we will be happy to do it)

Ken

[justmestace]

So, do you still need a cat 3 person to get sessions or can just anyone do it? I am more than happy to make the reservation for the group if need be. Anyone know??

Michelle aka NEM

Anyone can do it! :)

[kpros]

I've taken some advice from the famous Stacey of the 10 day Xmas cruise and am trying to make contact with a disney rep about the wine party. We will see how it goes.

Ken

[bonzie1]

MICKEY&JOSHNUT - I think there are a lot of people extending their vacation at DL, and staying at the Grand Californian Hotel. We are excited and are planning to fill up every second with fun things to do!

As far as excursions and prepaying... we booked the cruise with Dreams Unlimited. Their policy is we must pay in full before booking excursions. THis may not be the case if you booked directly with DCL, but for us, I want to pay up at least a week before 2/14 so Dreams can note that we've paid, and forward that info to DCL, so when we book our excursions there will be no confusion.

I just printed out all the excursions listed on the Dreams site... choices, choices!

I think the fax lines and the phone lines will be humming on Valentines Day. For the amount of $$$ spent and the first cruise of this type for Disney, I think there will be some serious cruisers on board. Perhaps they won't want to do excursions, but, if they do, I don't think they'll be waiting to book. If there's something you may want to do, I would book it as soon as possible, and not wait for those reserved for check-in.

Back to work! :badpc:

[Scott H]

Ken, thanks for picking up the lead with the on board wine meet. The time sounds good to me.

I know I am going to forget Valentines day, 2/14, while on our trip. Will have to remember to put a valentine for Lynn in my sea bag. Note to self.....

I am getting geared up for the CC snorkel event. I got a drybag for my GPS so when we find the wreck I can get some solid data. Might even try to track our route. This could be interesting.

Better get ready for work,

[Scott H]

I am sure a bunch of you have noticed that several of us are on both the 5/14 Panama Canal Cruise and the DVC Member Cruise. I think this is KEWL!!!!!!!

[karaeric]

I've taken some advice from the famous Stacey of the 10 day Xmas cruise and am trying to make contact with a disney rep about the wine party. We will see how it goes.

Ken
Ken, let me know if you need help. I have a running list of about 40 people so far. Sorry I didn't jump in sooner, got home and just couldn't face the computer last night. I feel bad now...I am more than happy to work on this since I'm the one that brought up the wine party for this group. Just let me know.

[kpros]

Quiet group today. I guess everyone is planning their attack on the excursion desk.

Ken

[seaulater]

I am sure a bunch of you have noticed that several of us are on both the 5/14 Panama Canal Cruise and the DVC Member Cruise. I think this is KEWL!!!!!!!

Yes, I noticed you over on that board Scott. I've just been lurking occasionally. Got to keep my priorities straight. I am sure Mary and Mark are keeping it going strong though, so I figure if I need something critical she will PM me about it!

Don "Ducky" Williams is going to be on that cruise also and is doing another special litho from what he was saying. That will give me 3 limited litho's in less than one year. If I keep it up I am going to have to devote a room in our house for his artwork!

June 1 I can focus on that thread!

Linda

[videogal1]

I am sure a bunch of you have noticed that several of us are on both the 5/14 Panama Canal Cruise and the DVC Member Cruise. I think this is KEWL!!!!!!!

And others of us are on the 10-day 2006 cruise....
:smooth:

[kpros]

Ken, let me know if you need help. I have a running list of about 40 people so far. Sorry I didn't jump in sooner, got home and just couldn't face the computer last night. I feel bad now...I am more than happy to work on this since I'm the one that brought up the wine party for this group. Just let me know.

Hi Kara

If you want to bring that list along this weekend or E-mail it to me, I will be happy to keep it updated. Or you can take on that part of the project and I will work on the location and food. Teamwork is a good thing. :hyper2:

Ken

[Janis]

Hi all!

Just dropping back in to tell you a little bit about us. Ron and I are from PA, outside of Philadelphia. He works for the Dept of Agriculture and I work for a pharmaceutical company. We’ve been DVC members since 1997, at OKW and VWL. This will be our third DCL cruise, did a 3 day in 98 and a 4 day in 2000. We’ve been married 28 years, no kids, and just renewed our vows at Disney World last May, which was a blast! I am really looking forward to this cruise. Since we are traveling alone, it will be nice to have some “friends” to talk to! We’d definitely love to join the wine tasting! Can’t wait to meet you all!


Jan

[videogal1]

OK - We've been talking about the wine tasting party for a while now. It appears that lots of people are interested.
I'm thinking that Monday (the first sea day) at 4:00pm would be a good time to hold this party. Any other suggestions? It seems like a good time and it's early in the cruise so everyone can continue to put faces with names.



Ken
Has anyone checked the seating capacity of Sessions?....Wouldn't do to run out of room.....
:moped:

[first timers]

Don "Ducky" Williams is going to be on that cruise also and is doing another special litho from what he was saying. That will give me 3 limited litho's in less than one year. If I keep it up I am going to have to devote a room in our house for his artwork!


Linda

We do have a room devoted to Don "Ducky" Williams artwoork along with a few other things we have collected from our many Disney Cruises. We are almost out of wall space! Alex

[videogal1]

Bonzie1 - we also are extending our trip to include a stay at the Grand Californian Hotel. Originally we were planning on 2 nights but decided last night to extend it to 3 nights. I'm so excited, I can't wait.

Since I'm relatively new to this cruise & forum (it's taking some time to catch up on the previous 175 pages!!) but I'm assuming there are going to be a few of us extending our vacations at Disneyland. How many people are going to Disneyland after and are you getting a Disney shuttle to the Resorts?



Cash and I will be taking the DCL shuttle from the port to the GC but, as we're staying at the Tropicana for 10 days following the cruise, I'll have to schlep my bags from the GC to the Tropicana somehow because the DCL shuttle doesn't go to the Good Neighbor resorts... This is going to be SUCH fun...and I get to see my family in So. California as well.....
:love:

[kpros]

Has anyone checked the seating capacity of Sessions?....Wouldn't do to run out of room.....
:moped:

Hi Lynda

Good point. My guess is that it has seating for about 70, but I will check on that when I hear from the DCL people.

Ken

[videogal1]

You may email them your info and a picture and they update it when ever they have time..

I have found a pic that MAY be in the appropriate format....How do I get it to ...? and where are they?...I have lost track of SO many links to people on this cruise....helpppp...

[Scott H]

QUiet group, not for long, Much work this AM, reports reports reports... never see that on TV. Will catch up later.

Yup Lynda some of you lucky folks were on the 10 day, wish we were but alas it didn't happen.

Back to work.....

[Q's My Princess]

Quiet group today. I guess everyone is planning their attack on the excursion desk.

Ken

Hey Ken,

Your right on that account. DH and I were reviewing all the options last night. It is tough because there is not a lot for DD (4) to do. We may opt to have her stay in the club for one port while we hit one of the interesting Adult activities.

I am looking forward to getting all the details!

Laurie :wave:

[Q's My Princess]

I have found a pic that MAY be in the appropriate format....How do I get it to ...? and where are they?...I have lost track of SO many links to people on this cruise....helpppp...

Lynda,

Is this what you were looking for?

http://www.tiggerfan.net/canal/

Hope so!

Laurie :wave:

[Q's My Princess]

Well, this morning I bought DD the Princess and Mickey Mouse disposable cameras for the cruise. Actually, I'm going to send them to Shirley to include in DD's gift basket! Only being 4 years old she is quite a photographer! Watch out everyone!

Now I need to come up with some other items to include in the basket!

Laurie :wave:

[Regina]

I hate doing this, but it's important.

Kpros, please check your PM's. :)

[DisneyDreamer8]

Hello everybody!! Hope all our north eastern folks are staying warm...that was quite the blizzard.

Well I'm trying to figure out what excursions to take...so much to do...so little time :rolleyes:

Have to get as much planning done now becuase it looks like we will **hopefully** break ground on our new house before we leave instead of after we get back :cheer2: That just means I need to pack earlier...is now to early :earboy2:

We are looking at getting pirate costumes!!! pirate: My DH was actually thrilled with the idea...now if I could get him to that enthusiastic about wearing the dreaded..(enter spooky music here)........TUX!!!!! :scared1:

Almost to Double Digits!!!!!!

[JenKatt]

Linda,
You can email me a pic in any format to jenkatt@gmail.com
No updates will be doen until Friday since I'm working 4 in a row and sleep in a rarity this week...
So if I'm a bit grumpy it's because we were intubating a kid at change of shift this morning...
Sorry :guilty:

[karaeric]

Jen - Sorry to hear you're day is a bit of a bummer. :grouphug: for you!

Ken - Teamwork it is! I will keep the list going for the wine party. With Janis and Ron as our last addition, we are up to about 42 folks. We can talk details this weekend for sure! Lookin' forward to :moped: on down to DL for a quick visit!

Scott, I sympathize. Since returning from my vacation less than a month ago, I have easily slipped back into 10 and 11 hour days. The good news for all of us work-o-holics is the countdown! :p

Lynda, I'm so glad you and Cash are going to be on the next 10-day in '06 too! Love it! Come on Ken & Shari, join us! And you too...EVERYONE!
:thewave:

[Scott H]

Yeah !!!!!!for The Countdown.

[videogal1]

Have you heard anything about a verandah cabin yet? Just curious if they've found one yet. Kelli

Nope, no word...although I did get a response from DCL congratulating me on my 5-category upgrade so that Cash could have a private litterbox area....
??? They didn't mention which cruise so I may be in for a big happy surprise...Let's see, Confirmed Category 11, upgraded five categories must mean we'll be in a Category....six. If this is the cruise they're referring to and not one of the previous ones....Still a mystery...

[videogal1]

Lynda,

Is this what you were looking for?

http://www.tiggerfan.net/canal/

Hope so!

Laurie :wave:

Thank you, Laurie, everyone.......Pic is sent...Funny, I don't look any different in it....and it's not likely that anyone will mistake Cash for a child...How many black Service dogs will there be on this cruise?....We are unmistakable...
Maybe one more SD, but I think it's either a golden retriever or a yellow lab...
:moped:

[karaeric]

Thank you, Laurie, everyone.......Pic is sent...Funny, I don't look any different in it....and it's not likely that anyone will mistake Cash for a child...How many black Service dogs will there be on this cruise?....We are unmistakable...
Maybe one more SD, but I think it's either a golden retriever or a yellow lab...
:moped:
What's so funny is because the Magic is so big, I don't think we saw you for the first time on the ship during the 10-day cruise until about day 4 or 5. Knowing my luck, it will be day 7 before I even run into you on this trip...unless you come to the wine party! I have you on the list!

[videogal1]

Are people planning on doing this on Saturday evening ?? This is the only night we could do this as we fly out to Tucson Sunday morning..

Just wondering since I would like to get my reservations firmed up for this event on the balcony that holds 21 people..or the other location Either or.

Any accessible seating in this?

[Scott H]

Lynda, I do believe there is, this is recalling from past experience several years ago.

Just thinking about DL makes me want to do teh Indiana Jones attraction.

[videogal1]

What's so funny is because the Magic is so big, I don't think we saw you for the first time on the ship during the 10-day cruise until about day 4 or 5. Knowing my luck, it will be day 7 before I even run into you on this trip...unless you come to the wine party! I have you on the list!
Well, I had an unfortunate accident early on in the Christmas and didn't get to as many events as I had planned...Did make the wine party, though...

Priorities..

[Hygiene99]

Any accessible seating in this?


Not Sure rcostello1 Seems to Be handling this..

But hope I Get To Take The Cash For a Walk as we will Miss our puppies..


Peter

[videogal1]

What's so funny is because the Magic is so big, I don't think we saw you for the first time on the ship during the 10-day cruise until about day 4 or 5. Knowing my luck, it will be day 7 before I even run into you on this trip...unless you come to the wine party! I have you on the list!

For my part what's so funny is that I've lost a bunch of weight and still look the same...less jiggle, though...must have been all that coughing I did after the Christmas cruise...coughing, the unknown exercise
:rotfl:

[Hygiene99]

I hate doing this, but it's important.

Kpros, please check your PM's. :)


Did u Check them Suspense is Killing Me Well Sort of..
Not Really .... :teeth: :teeth: :teeth:

Thanks

[seaulater]

We do have a room devoted to Don "Ducky" Williams artwoork along with a few other things we have collected from our many Disney Cruises. We are almost out of wall space! Alex

I was just catching up on the posts from this afternoon and I was reading yours and realized (I think) who you are. When I saw FIRST TIMERS as your board name, and then read under it, I think you are the couple that was on the 10 day Christmas Cruise.

My husband and I talked to you on the first day of the cruise when you had your blue denim shirts on by the staircase and I was the one telling you about the disboards and that you guys needed to check them out.

Anyway, have I made the connection? If I did, tell me your names again. I think I have some pictures of both of you from the 10 day cruise!

Linda

[tupperny]

The four of us in our party would like to join the wine tasting!

We (Mary and I) are from the Finger Lakes region of NY--so guess what we are bringing.

No, it is not Boone's Farm, but we have the original Wild Irish Rose here!

Bill

[kpros]

I was just catching up on the posts from this afternoon and I was reading yours and realized (I think) who you are. When I saw FIRST TIMERS as your board name, and then read under it, I think you are the couple that was on the 10 day Christmas Cruise.

My husband and I talked to you on the first day of the cruise when you had your blue denim shirts on by the staircase and I was the one telling you about the disboards and that you guys needed to check them out.

Anyway, have I made the connection? If I did, tell me your names again. I think I have some pictures of both of you from the 10 day cruise!

Linda

Way to go Linda. I think you made the connection. I encouraged Alex to PM you directly. We also talked to the first timers up in Topsiders on the first day. I was surprised that they hadn't heard about the boards.

Ken

[seaulater]

Okay, headed home to look over the list DH said he marked up for excursions for the two of us. He said "Don't you think you oughta look on the internet and see if you can find other stuff at those ports also and what the prices are?"

I said sure, but I'm booking the first day what we most likely want to do and then we can cancel if we change our mind. Better safe than sorry!

As soon as everyone starts narrowing down their choices for each port, we need to post what we are doing to get an idea of what we are all looking at booking.

Okay, home I go!!!

Linda

[kpros]

Did u Check them Suspense is Killing Me Well Sort of..
Not Really .... :teeth: :teeth: :teeth:

Thanks

Patience, Peter - Patience. Something wonderful comes to those that wait. (or something like that).

Ken

[kpros]

The four of us in our party would like to join the wine tasting!

We (Mary and I) are from the Finger Lakes region of NY--so guess what we are bringing.

No, it is not Boone's Farm, but we have the original Wild Irish Rose here!

Bill


Sounds great. That is what made the wine tasting on the 10 day so great - all the different wines from around the country.

Ken

[bonzie1]

Scott,

Yes, we're in for the DVC member cruise too. The one in '03 was so much fun, I just had to book the Sept one too! Maybe when everyone gets together in September we can share all the pics from the Panama Cruise!

May will be here BEFORE WE KNOW IT!

Could someone explain the scattered posts about dressing up as pirates? Is there a dining theme night... are some just planning on dressing up at a given time... I'm sure this was shared at some point on this thread, but maybe I missed the details... thanks!

[Regina]

I want to let all of you know that Dreams Unlimited has graciously agreed to sponsor the wine tasting parties on the two repositioning cruises.

Just bring the wine and Dreams will take care of everything else.

I've been in touch with kpros and I'll be happy to help all of you with planning this event. :)

[Hygiene99]

Thank You. Dreams Unlimited..
:drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1

[Q's My Princess]

I want to let all of you know that Dreams Unlimited has graciously agreed to sponsor the wine tasting parties on the two repositioning cruises.

Just bring the wine and Dreams will take care of everything else.

I've been in touch with kpros and I'll be happy to help all of you with planning this event. :)

WOW!! Thank you so much Dreams Unlimited!! That is very generous and I know I speak for everyone here in saying "Thank you!! Thank you!!".

You can be sure we will make a toast to everyone at Dreams Unlimited from the Wine Tasting party!!

Thank you again,
Laurie :wave: :wave:

[kpros]

That's get news, and it's very thoughtful of Dreams to do this.

So, if you are interested in tasting wines from around the country, let us know if you haven't already. We will post a list of those interested from time to time so we won't forget. Right - who would forget about drinking wine (or a beverage of your choice) with friends on the Magic. How much better can it be.

Thanks Dreams for your support!

Ken

[moocow35]

Thank you Regina and Dreams Unlimited! This is why I keep using Dreams over and over again to book my cruises :goodvibes


Bonzie1, Disney has a pirate theme sailaway party night on the cruises now. This is new since my last cruise, so I don't know too much about it, I've been looking for a pirate outfit myself though.

Oh, this is getting so exciting!

Robin

[kpros]

Scott,

Could someone explain the scattered posts about dressing up as pirates? Is there a dining theme night... are some just planning on dressing up at a given time... I'm sure this was shared at some point on this thread, but maybe I missed the details... thanks!

Disney has started a pirate theme night. Lots of people dressed up as pirates for dinner and the deck party afterwards. The costumes ranged from casual tropical to all out Captain Hook. Our very own seaulater and her family were all (all 13) decked out in home made pirate outfits. Maybe, if we are real nice, she will post a picture of the pirates from Utah.

They even had special menus (designed like a pirate treasure map) that everyone got to take home.

It's hard to say which night it will be for the repo.

Ken

[EpcotKilterFan]

Thanks Dreams Unlimited!!!!

I am not a drinker, but I may bring some wine from the Islands... Lake Erie Islands that is. We actually have some great wine here. You don't need a corkscrew for them but they are pretty sought after :)

Debbie

[EpcotKilterFan]

Do you all think that Pirate night will be before we go throught he canal? That seems to be the pirate side of world:)

We have gotten a few pirate items to wear. It is going to be soooo much fun!

I am researching the excursions and think that we have narrowed them down. So far, it looks like we may spend time on the ship in Mazatlan. And Cabo, the place we spend the least amount of time, there are a few things I want to do!

A while back I read about a Palo meet for brunch or High Tea? I think that would be nice.

Soon we will be in double digits!

Debbie

[DVC Minnie]

Woohoo!!!! We are going to party. Thanks Regina and Dreams. :banana: :banana:

kpros: Include DH and I in the wine tasting group. We will bring some bottles from a Georgia winery. Let me know if you and Kara need help.

[nasmith]

Count me and DH (Neil) in for the Wine tasting - Thanks Dreams! And to think I was just wondering WHY people book their cruises thru Travel agents in the first place , because I've booked my upcoming 4-day (2/6) thru a TA and still haven't heard diddly about my documents - while others who've booked directly thru Disney have already rec'd theirs! (it's Not as if I'm anxious or anything!)

Oh, about the wine tasting - I will NOT be bringing wine from my state (currently Mississipi) - but I've lived in RI, VT, FL, CA, and IN---so maybe I'll bring something from one of those areas??? Jill

[Pappy]

I havent had chance to read the boards of late but the wine tasting sounds very interesting..can you include my wife ( liz) and I on the list please.

Thanks Neil

[Hygiene99]

A Big Thank You To Winotracy For Coming up with the Idea She is on the August Repo trip , But Approached Dreams for The Sponsorship of the Wine Tasting event on that trip and Now They are Doing Both..

Great Work Tracy.... As I Know She keeps up with this thread Also..
Trying to Figure out what Her Surprise is.. We are meeting Her / DH and Some of the Ship Of Fool's Folks in Ca.

Thanks Again DREAMS
We have used Dreams too Book 7 of the cruises we have Been on...
And have never had a problem..

Peter

[Scott H]

WOW, THANK YOU DREAMS UNLIMITED!!!!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU,

This is very very nice gesture and we all do appreciate your sponsorship.

[kellib36]

WOW, THANK YOU DREAMS UNLIMITED!!!!!!

I second this notion, since that's EXACTLY what came to mind when I read it....WOW!!! :worship: Very awesome for you to do that! Thank you SO much!

Kelli

[bonzie1]

Thank-you to Dreams for sponsoring the wine tasting!!! Wow!

NASMITH... about booking through an agent... Normally I don't use a travel agent, and do the legwork myself, but in the case of booking this special 14 day repro cruise, if we hadn't used Dreams Unlimited, we wouldn't have gotten a spot.

MOOCOW35 - Robin + KPROS - Ken Thanks for the info about the pirate party theme! Our last cruise was in Jan last year. There wasn't a party like that then. We'll pull something together, maybe what we wore to the MNSSHP a few years back.

pirate: pirate:

[bonzie1]

I did it! I went and booked the REAS add on! :love: :love: Now I must plan a Palo night, a massage time, as well as High Tea and Palo Brunch...

Now, my dilema... Doen ANYONE know where I can get a list of evening events for our cruise. I sure don't want to book Palo on the Pirate Night, or the Captain night! Yikes! I don't want to miss out on anything!!!

Any suggestions? Thanks!

I need to get my times back to Dreams so they can book the times. HELP!

[first timers]

I was just catching up on the posts from this afternoon and I was reading yours and realized (I think) who you are. When I saw FIRST TIMERS as your board name, and then read under it, I think you are the couple that was on the 10 day Christmas Cruise.

My husband and I talked to you on the first day of the cruise when you had your blue denim shirts on by the staircase and I was the one telling you about the disboards and that you guys needed to check them out.

Anyway, have I made the connection? If I did, tell me your names again. I think I have some pictures of both of you from the 10 day cruise!

Linda

Linda- That was us on the 10-day cruise. Sent you a PM with our names. Alex

[bonzie1]

Yes, it's me again... just need to share this... when I walked into our closet this morning, the floor felt cold. I thought this was strange, because it's usually warm (with a heat vent). Then the sinking feeling set in... Oh no, is there ice in our rain gutter and with the melting snow are we getting water backing up under the roof???

A quick run down to the kitchen, and a glance at our wet ceiling told me sad ending to the story... :faint:

I'm now at work, getting things settled, but must rush back home to clear the way for the ceiling work and closet work... call the insurance agent (sigh). I hope it won't cost an arm and a leg, 'cause we're cruisin' in May!

Thanks for letting me share! :sad2: Wish us luck!

[Hygiene99]

Yes, it's me again... just need to share this... when I walked into our closet this morning, the floor felt cold. I thought this was strange, because it's usually warm (with a heat vent). Then the sinking feeling set in... Oh no, is there ice in our rain gutter and with the melting snow are we getting water backing up under the roof???

A quick run down to the kitchen, and a glance at our wet ceiling told me sad ending to the story... :faint:

I'm now at work, getting things settled, but must rush back home to clear the way for the ceiling work and closet work... call the insurance agent (sigh). I hope it won't cost an arm and a leg, 'cause we're cruisin' in May!

Thanks for letting me share! :sad2: Wish us luck!

WOW Sorry To Hear that It Has had me worried Also we got 30 inches of snow the other day and then it warmed just a bit and Gutters are over Full
with ice in the Back Had Same Worries as You are Describing ..
Hope All Goes Well.... Peter
Was almost Going to attach the hose to the hot water tank and get out the ladder to Get Rid of Problem.. Peter

But it seems to have gone down now and we are getting 7 to 10 inches of snow NOW.... So No work For me did not want to do the 130 mile ride in the snow..

[karaeric]

I did it! I went and booked the REAS add on! :love: :love: Now I must plan a Palo night, a massage time, as well as High Tea and Palo Brunch...

Now, my dilema... Doen ANYONE know where I can get a list of evening events for our cruise. I sure don't want to book Palo on the Pirate Night, or the Captain night! Yikes! I don't want to miss out on anything!!!

Any suggestions? Thanks!

I need to get my times back to Dreams so they can book the times. HELP!
Ugh! So sorry about your roof!! Hope all goes well and it's too expensive!

Unfortunately, knowing what nights will be themed, formal, semi-formal, etc. is like pulling teeth with DCL. They don't decide these things until about 30 days before sailing (if the first 10-day was any indication), so you just kind of have to guess. Of course, as we get rumors out of DCL, people will always post those.

Brunches and high-tea are always set for days at sea. And the themed party nights seem to always be days when we've been in port, if I remember correctly. Hint: don't do brunch or hightea on the same day or the next morning after a night at Palo - you may cursplode! :crowded:

Hope this helps a little. Trust me, you will have a good time no matter when you have your massages, dinner at Palo, and all that.

[Scott H]

"cursplode" ??? or did you mean cruiseplode ;)

[bonzie1]

Thanks for everyone's well wishes for our roof! :flower:

We're off now to get storage containers to help with a quick relocation of kitchen and closet stuff to get ready for the ceiling work!!!

At least the weather forecast said... The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow :sunny:

Wow... 30 inches of snow... we only had 15! I'm so glad we didn't have any more than that!

Thanks also for the tips for the REAS! :lovestruc

Will check in later...
Georgie

[rcostello1]

OK I replied to all my PMs to date for the Fantasmic seating...

Now I just have to wait until 30 days out to book. Lynda, I will find out about accessibility...

[Az Pirates]

Wow, skip a few days and miss a lot here!

Another huge THANK YOU to DU for sponsoring the wine tasting.

We're not big wine drinkers - but DH and I would love to stop in and say hello. We could bring along some Rattlesnake Red.
;)
Actually, I think there are a few local places trying to get away from the touristy, cowboy wines. I'll have to check it out.


I feel a bit out of my element with all you planners on this thread, but you've convinced me to take a look at the excursions. Sounds like it would be a good idea to get our top choices in early.

First I have to get a place to stay booked for this weekend. See, I'm really not one to plan in advance. I had not been to DL for months - now this weekend will be the second time this month.
:earsgirl:

[karaeric]

"cursplode" ??? or did you mean cruiseplode ;)
:rotfl2: So true! And for 14 days of eating like we'll be eating, I'm thinking that I may need to bring two or three sizes of clothes!

[tap & dap]

We would like to join wine tasting as well. The two of us plus six others would be 8. We are Tom, Diana, Liz, Camilo, Lenny, Sheila, Vicky and Dick.

Sounds like alot of fun.

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[karaeric]

Thank you to our sponsor, Dreams Unlimited. So far, here is the list of folks (and service dog) interested in attending a wine party on the ship:

Lynda & Cash (videogal1)
Scott & Lynn (Scott H)
Joan & Gene (gene2geno)
Ken & Shari (kpros & spros)
Kara & Eric (karaeric)
John & Jean (karaeric's parents)
Lauri & Michael (Q's My Princess)
Bob (BobandLee)
Pete (DH of SandraLee)
rcostello & crew
Karen & Dave (TadsMommy)
Kelli, Keith, and Etta (kellib36)
Jen & Jeff (JenKatt)
Peter & Jenn (Hygien99)
Carolyn & Alex (first timers)
Michelle & DH (NEM)
Linda & Robert (Seaulater)
Jen, Debbi, & Barry (NejTheLion)
Regina & Gary (WebMasterRegina) & maybe DD Caitlin
Robin (moocow35) & maybe DD
Janis & Ron (Janis)
Bill, Mary, Bob, & Carol (tupperny)
Debbie (EpcotKilterFan)
Fern & Chet (DVCMinnie)
Jill & Neil (nasmith)
Neil & Liz (pappy)
Kerry & Sheila (AZ Pirates)
Georgie & Joe (bonzie1)
Tom, Diana, Liz, Camilo, Lenny, Sheila, Vicky and Dick (tap&dap)

Anyone I'm missing? If you don't see your name(s) and you want to attend, please let me or Ken (kpros) know. You will be added!

[videogal1]

OK I replied to all my PMs to date for the Fantasmic seating...

Now I just have to wait until 30 days out to book. Lynda, I will find out about accessibility...

Thank you VERY much! Is there a date scheduled for this?.... Shall I assume (oops) that it's the 28th?

lYnda
:love1:

[videogal1]

First I have to get a place to stay booked for this weekend. See, I'm really not one to plan in advance. I had not been to DL for months - now this weekend will be the second time this month.
:earsgirl:

Yo, AZ, if it's not too much trouble could you take a look at where the Tropicana is (highwaywise) in relation to DL? I'm think I'm going to have to scooter over there from the DL Hotel Grand Californian towing my baggage cart behind and, although they say that it's next door they don't say in what context: crow flies, forced march? I located an aerial view and it looks like there's a huge honking freeway that separates the two.... I'll have to save my pennies for a cab...Will a cab go such a small distance?.....
I'll understand if you can't get around to it...Whether DL or WDW, the most important thing is PLAYTIME.....
:wizard:

[seaulater]

Thanks to DU!!! That is totally awesome. We had lots of non-wine drinkers at our 10 day wine tasting party. It was such great fun. Took lots of pictures and had great conversations. It also gave us a chance to meet up with some of our other dis friends who we didn't get a chance to hook up with at the pre-sail away party.

Okay, next post, attempt at pirate picture!

Linda

[seaulater]

Okay, here goes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/seaulater/disney/dcl169.jpg

Pirate Night was my very favorite night of the whole cruise. We all had gotten pirate names beforehand here on the internet. Okay, I'll find some of the sites and post them here so everyone can get a pirate name. As you can see under my signature my pirate name is Grainne O'Malley Goldheart. Robert (DH) is Kidd the Cutthroat.

Oh--here are a couple of sites to go get your pirate name gangstaname.com and www.fidius.org/quiz/pirate.php You can also do a google search "pirate names" and get about 560,000 sites to go to.

I started out by just making pants and skirts, and then it just grew from there. Our whole family ended up getting dressed up. DCL had pirate bandanas when you sat down to dinner that evening. I had made tent cards with everyone's pirate name at their place at the table and our servers were only allowed to call us by our pirate names that night. They had a great time.

I had talked to guest services that morning first thing and told them I had to have a family picture with Captain Hook and Mr. Smee. They talked to whomever handles those things. First the CM said, well, they will be out at 6 p.m. in two different places. I said, well you don't understand. There are 13 of us and we all have pirate costumes and we want a family picture with them and we eat dinner at 6 p.m. Within an hour the CM had left a message in my stateroom with the instructions to meet Captain Hook, Mr. Smee and the ships photographer with my family at 10 minutes to 6 for our professional picture. They were awesome about it! Thanks to the CM and DCL!

All the items on the dinner menu had a pirate flair to them. (including Jack Sparrow). All of the servers were dressed up. Captain Hook visited the dining room while we were there. Then the servers did a little entertainment "surprise" and then grabbed some of the kids and adults dressed up like pirates to join them.

We then headed to our after dinner stuff (whatever that was) and then headed to the pirate deck party at the appointed time (9:45 or so?). DCL did a show out there and then an awesome fireworks show. Food, pictures, dancing. It was very well attended. AND if you were dressed up like a pirate you might just get pulled into the show up on the deck.

Okay, so everyone go get your pirate name, start sharing, and have a great day. Aarrgh Matey!!!!

[seaulater]

Oh, and here is DH (Kidd the Cutthroat)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/seaulater/dcl176.jpg


All extra accessories (patch, earring and handcuffs) purchased at Pirates of the Caribbean Gift Shop at WDW.

[seaulater]

Oh, one more thing (Sorry, you shouldn't have gotten me started on Pirate Night)

There is another great site where you can get stuff:

deadmentellnotales.com

I bought some stuff for them for our stateroom door and stuff.

We saw alot of stateroom doors that day that had changed from Christmas to Pirate and then back to Christmas the next day.

[DisneyDreamer8]

pirate: Well my name is Captain Bess Rackham and I am married to Dread Pirate Kidd Arr!!! pirate:

It looks like Me, DH and DM will be doing the See & Sea Tour on Curaco, the Shot Over Boat in Accapulco and Horseback riding in Cabo. Not sure about Mazatlan...nothing really grabbed me...might just walk around

As for the wine tasting DH and I are not wine drinkers but I can bring a bottle from Willamette Valley Vineyards here in Oregon for you guys to try and say hi so go ahead and put Rebecca and Craig on the list.

And thank to Dreams for sponsoring :cheer2:

[videogal1]

Speaking of great sites to get stuff...Could somebody hazard a guess as to the name of the clear plastic pocket protector-type doodads that you put i.d. cards in are called? I'd like to find some for a project my neice has come up with for her geriatric group....She was talking about her busy bee crafters and I had this brainy idea...Now I can't for the life of me find a supplier and I think it's because I don't know what they're called for the purposes of a search....
Thanks, lYnda

[Hygiene99]

Oh, one more thing (Sorry, you shouldn't have gotten me started on Pirate Night)

There is another great site where you can get stuff:

deadmentellnotales.com

I bought some stuff for them for our stateroom door and stuff.

We saw alot of stateroom doors that day that had changed from Christmas to Pirate and then back to Christmas the next day.

YOU ALL Looks Great.. All that work :smooth:


We Also Thought Pirate night was the Best ..
Having Seen Fireworks on the Magic along time ago ..

As I Stood there on deck 10 IN AWE.. I looked at Jenn And Said
the only thing that would make this deck Party Better .. Is If They Shot off The fireworks From The Stack ... Like they use to..
Actually Thought They would do it ... Since it Was New, Thought it might Be part of the show Was Not at the very Begining..
Glad it is Now.. And we deserve 2 nights with fireworks.. :)

I also hear that they are putting the finishing touches on a New Show.
Coming out For the May cruises.. No More Herc..

[kpros]

Speaking of great sites to get stuff...Could somebody hazard a guess as to the name of the clear plastic pocket protector-type doodads that you put i.d. cards in are called? I'd like to find some for a project my neice has come up with for her geriatric group....She was talking about her busy bee crafters and I had this brainy idea...Now I can't for the life of me find a supplier and I think it's because I don't know what they're called for the purposes of a search....
Thanks, lYnda

Try "Name Badge Holders" at Staples -

http://www.staples.com/Catalog/Browse/Sku.asp?PageType=1&Sku=AVE02920

Are these what you are looking for?

Ken

[Q's My Princess]

Oh, and here is DH (Kidd the Cutthroat)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/seaulater/dcl176.jpg


All extra accessories (patch, earring and handcuffs) purchased at Pirates of the Caribbean Gift Shop at WDW.

Grainne O'Malley Goldheart,

Wow!! What a great picture! Thank you for sharing the picture and all the information. I would never have thought pirate night would be so big!

How did you make the costumes?

Laurie :wave:

[Scott H]

Lynda for those plastic thingies try www.IDville.com.

[Q's My Princess]

Okay....all you pirate lover's here it is......

<div style="position:relative; border:1px #320 solid; background-color:#c9b390; padding:0 10px; width:400px; text-align:center; font-family:serif; left:50%; margin:25px 0 25px -200px; color:#320;">
<div>
My pirate name is:
</div>
<div style="font-size:32px;">
Captain Mary Flint
</div>
<img src="flag.gif" style="top:5px; position:relative; display:block; width:100px; background-color:#320;" />
<div style="left:110px; top:-60px; width:290px; position:relative; text-align: justify;">
Even though there's no legal rank on a pirate ship, everyone recognizes you're the one in charge. Like the rock flint, you're hard and sharp. But, also like flint, you're easily chipped, and sparky. Arr!
</div>
<a href="http://www.fidius.org/quiz/pirate/" style="position:absolute; width:100%; left:0px; bottom:20px; color:#f8eecc;">Get your own pirate name from fidius.org.</a>
</div>

Laurie aka Captain Mary Flint!! pirate:

[Regina]

Just letting you know that we added the times for all of the excursions. :)

[JenKatt]

Just letting you know that we added the times for all of the excursions. :)

Where?

[Regina]

The excursions are on the Dreams website Jenkatt. Sorry, it was mentioned previously and I thought that everyone knew about it.

[videogal1]

Lynda for those plastic thingies try www.IDville.com.

Thank you....PERFECT!

[Az Pirates]

Yo, AZ, if it's not too much trouble could you take a look at where the Tropicana is (highwaywise) in relation to DL? I'm think I'm going to have to scooter over there from the DL Hotel Grand Californian towing my baggage cart behind and, although they say that it's next door they don't say in what context: crow flies, forced march? I located an aerial view and it looks like there's a huge honking freeway that separates the two.... I'll have to save my pennies for a cab...Will a cab go such a small distance?.....
I'll understand if you can't get around to it...Whether DL or WDW, the most important thing is PLAYTIME.....
:wizard:


Will definitely try and do a drive-by and report back.
I normally have DH drive and I do the directing... but it's a girls only trip this time, so we'll see how that goes.
They've changed the area around the resorts so much, I'm never sure exactly where I am anymore.


The pirate crew looks great!
I showed my 17 year year old DD and she said it was awesome and she thought it would be fun to dress up. :faint:
She's a huge Orlando Bloom/Johnny Depp Pirates movie fan, but I was still surprised that she would even consider dressing up.
So thanks for sharing Linda oops, I mean Grainne Goldheart! pirate:

[cotomom]

Just letting you know that we added the times for all of the excursions. :)

Thank you Regina! Now I really have something to be busy with!

[cotomom]

So, I found a babysitter for my babies. I'm flying out a friend from St. Louis to come stay at the house with the doggies. Lucky I found a good solution to that big problem!

Did I miss something? Is Jindy still on this voyage with us? I miss seeing her posts! And now that I'm out of 'lurkdom', I'm on the lookout for 8 year old girls! :cheer2:

Anyone have any info on the Seahorse Snorkel Adventure on C.Cay? Is this new? I'm wondering if it'd be better since you're going out somewhere?

Have a great night all!

[bonzie1]

Seaulater! GREAT GROUP PIRATE PICTURE! JUST GREAT!!!