8/15/09-Eastern-Tortola Treasure Seekers #4

[kritter]

Just made my final payment today....!!!!!!!:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Just made my final payment today....!!!!!!!:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

Congrats;)

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[Melcatfish]

So excited, FINALLY the booking window is coming around!

Somehow it just makes the cruise seem so much nearer! I am one of those OCD planners (I have spreadsheets and time slots for our days!) and although I don't mind switching things around when we get there is we want to do something else and be spontaneous I just LOVE to plan!

Hope everyone has a great weekend, tomorrow is manic here, we have ANOTHER birthday party to attend, sales shopping to go to (I am thinking of going tomorrow for late night sales shopping to look for a dress for formal night!) and loads of jobs to do!

Mel
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[Andrew DEREK UK]

So excited, FINALLY the booking window is coming around!

Somehow it just makes the cruise seem so much nearer! I am one of those OCD planners (I have spreadsheets and time slots for our days!) and although I don't mind switching things around when we get there is we want to do something else and be spontaneous I just LOVE to plan!

Hope everyone has a great weekend, tomorrow is manic here, we have ANOTHER birthday party to attend, sales shopping to go to (I am thinking of going tomorrow for late night sales shopping to look for a dress for formal night!) and loads of jobs to do!

Mel
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Good luck Med, with the OCD Planning, its a lot of fun! Yes it does make the cruise come a little bit closer!

[PoohJen]

I'm a few pages behind, but just had to drop a line to say that I got my trip insurance and that....

:sail:we too are Paid In Full!!!! We'll be with you at Midnight on Saturday!!! :cool1::yay::cheer2:pixiedust:party::rainbow:party :

and...p.s....Welcome Jess! :welcome::dancer:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I'm a few pages behind, but just had to drop a line to say that I got my trip insurance and that....

:sail:we too are Paid In Full!!!! We'll be with you at Midnight on Saturday!!! :cool1::yay::cheer2:pixiedust:party::rainbow:party :

and...p.s....Welcome Jess! :welcome::dancer:

All the best on booking..........................:thumbsup2

[jenanderson]

Just made my final payment today....!!!!!!!:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

Yes! Doesn't it feel great?!!!:thumbsup2 Can't wait to book Palo!

[allforpooh]

Andrew posted a great thread a while back about booking Palo \ excursions. I will look for it for you but one thing I do remember is that there are two confirm stages, you confirm the time and day and then have to confirm to finalise the reservatiion, so make double sure you have done both or the reservation won't be logged.

Mel
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Edited to add the link: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31645671&postcount=1

Thanks Mel, this is exactly what I was looking for....and Thanks Andrew for putting this together...

Denise

[disneycrazzzy]

I only have to stay up until 9pm to book reservations tomorrow because we are on the west coast. Unfortunately, we are going to see a play Saturday night. So, I had to write a 10 page word document explaining how to book the reservations for my sister so she can do it for me. It includes screen shots and everything. Just hope she can figure it out.

I had absolutely no problem booking everything we wanted for the 8/1 cruise last Saturday....I think this will be a different ball game. We are doing a dry run tonight, so I can show her everything she needs to know.

Our priorities are this:

1) Tortola: Day at the Baths or Virgin Gorda Tour
2) St. Thomas: St. John Trunk Bay
3) Palo: Brunch
4) Palo: Dinner
5) Castaway Cay: Stingrays
6) Palo: Tea

We are both husbandless this trip (her's passed away and mine is staying home) so we only want to do DCL excursions to reduce our stress. We are traveling with my DS15 and DS12 and her DD15 and DS9.

We have late seating too since we booked so late. We hope to change it while on the first cruise. I've heard that when you do a back-to-back, they let you book Palo and choose dining time and rotation. Here's hoping!

[caitlinsdad]

Just made my final payment today....!!!!!!!:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:Yeaaaa a welcome aboard :cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

[caitlinsdad]

All the best to us 90 day cruiser tomorrow night

It will be a mad rush as I suppect many 90 day people will be online

Hopefully the system will stay up

[kritter]

All the best to us 90 day cruiser tomorrow night

It will be a mad rush as I suppect many 90 day people will be online

Hopefully the system will stay up

Thanks Ed.

Are you planning on booking anything tomorrow night??

[kritter]

congrats;)

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thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Yeaaaaa welcome aboard :cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

Thanks, Ed.....How are things in your neck of the state????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

The kids are sooo excited my husband is outside opening our pool up tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool 1::cool1::cool1:

[jenanderson]

Good Evening Everyone!

I will be on and off tonight. I am working on some MAJOR changes to our web site tonight! :surfweb: This means that I will be on and off the boards a lot as I am trying to gather all the good information that has been shared lately!


Kritter - I am so jealous...it is cold, windy and rainy here!

Talk soon everyone!
Jen

[caitlinsdad]

Thanks, Ed.....How are things in your neck of the state????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Warm tonight getting ready for tomorrow night

[kritter]

Good Evening Everyone!

I will be on and off tonight. I am working on some MAJOR changes to our web site tonight! :surfweb: This means that I will be on and off the boards a lot as I am trying to gather all the good information that has been shared lately!


Kritter - I am so jealous...it is cold, windy and rainy here!

Talk soon everyone!
Jen

Jen,,

Today,, was warm and sunny here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Warm tonight getting ready for tomorrow night

I think next week though it is going to warm up again!!!!!!!

[jenanderson]

Still working hard on our web site. I will be uploading the new material in about 30 minutes. TONS of new stuff! :goodvibes

Jen

[kritter]

Still working hard on our web site. I will be uploading the new material in about 30 minutes. TONS of new stuff! :goodvibes

Jen

Thanks, Jen,

Can you send me the password/login info. again....???THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jenanderson]

Thanks, Jen,

Can you send me the password/login info. again....???THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sent you a PM! Logging off now since I have been working all night. Time to spend a bit of time with DH!

I will talk with you tomorrow though!
Jen

[kritter]

Sent you a PM! Logging off now since I have been working all night. Time to spend a bit of time with DH!

I will talk with you tomorrow though!
Jen

Thanks, Jen,. Sent you more info.. one more person for the FE....We should probally start to think of a "cut-off" date to join the FE so people can start to purchase their stuff!!!!!!!

[MBELSANTI]

Or should I say good morning??

I am trying to catch up on all of the pages, but I have been behind. Can someone point me to the page where Andrew Derek has his tips for booking excursions/Palo/Spa online? The last time I did this was back in 2006 and I had a difficult time.

Thanks!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Or should I say good morning??

I am trying to catch up on all of the pages, but I have been behind. Can someone point me to the page where Andrew Derek has his tips for booking excursions/Palo/Spa online? The last time I did this was back in 2006 and I had a difficult time.

Thanks!

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31645671&postcount=1

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

All the best to us 90 day cruiser tomorrow night

It will be a mad rush as I suppect many 90 day people will be online

Hopefully the system will stay up


Ciao Ed !! GOOD LUCK to you too !!
We are thinking of that TORTOLA BY LAND AND SEA tour ... still one day to decide about our excursions !!!

We too were saying between us : let's hope :confused3 that the sistem will stay up !!!

( This week we were trying to make our ADRs for the two weeks at WDW - but the poor CM could not persuade the computer to properly work ...:headache: then she put the call on to another CM ...:sad2: All in all ...:eek: 1 hour and 4 minutes spent on the phone ....:scared1:
BUT WE GOT the ADRs we wanted !!!!!!!! )

GOOD LUCK to all 90 days cruisers !!!!!!!!!!

laura :wave2:

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31645671&postcount=1

:worship::worship::worship:

Getting excited here !!! :goodvibes
Myself at least !!!! while DGH wants :sad2: to sleep in ......until the sistem isn't too much busy :headache::mad::confused3 ..............

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Still working hard on our web site. I will be uploading the new material in about 30 minutes. TONS of new stuff! :goodvibes

Jen


:goodvibes:goodvibes THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH , Jen !!!! :thumbsup2:flower3:

I'll enjoy the new stuff later on ............... NOW I'm off to correct / mark tons of papers ........ I HATE :scared1: end of school term !!!!!!!!!

Ciaooooooo, laura :hug:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

:worship::worship::worship:

Getting excited here !!! :goodvibes
Myself at least !!!! while DGH wants :sad2: to sleep in ......until the sistem isn't too much busy :headache::mad::confused3 ..............

Depends on what you want, Brunch will go fast so will afternoon tea, Dinner at Palo should last longer.

Shore trips bar 'The Baths' @Tortola and Castaway Cay stringrays or in the extreame gataway package, they will take longer to sell out.

Spa usually is ok, but places on the afternoon of formal night go fast.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Ciao Ed !! GOOD LUCK to you too !!
We are thinking of that TORTOLA BY LAND AND SEA tour ... still one day to decide about our excursions !!!

We too were saying between us : let's hope :confused3 that the sistem will stay up !!!

( This week we were trying to make our ADRs for the two weeks at WDW - but the poor CM could not persuade the computer to properly work ...:headache: then she put the call on to another CM ...:sad2: All in all ...:eek: 1 hour and 4 minutes spent on the phone ....:scared1:
BUT WE GOT the ADRs we wanted !!!!!!!! )

GOOD LUCK to all 90 days cruisers !!!!!!!!!!

laura :wave2:

Got all of my pre cruise ADR's this week, my TA is on the new online booking system and did it very fast.

[kritter]

got all of my pre cruise adr's this week, my ta is on the new online booking system and did it very fast.

congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Hope everyone has a GREAT day.....

Taking the girls to the Hannah Montana Movie.....Then out to Chinesse Food....My father and Bruce are headed to NY to go to a baseball game at the new Yankee Stadium.........

Enjoy the day and make it Magical!!!!!!!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hope everyone has a GREAT day.....

Taking the girls to the Hannah Montana Movie.....Then out to Chinesse Food....My father and Bruce are headed to NY to go to a baseball game at the new Yankee Stadium.........

Enjoy the day and make it Magical!!!!!!!

My DD wants to see the Hannah Montana Movie on the ship.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Includes Chef Mickeys at 7am the day of our cruise!!!!!!!

[jenanderson]

What’s New on the website...WOW! There is so much new...I had so much I wanted to do but to be honest, I only got a bit of it done. Here we go...here is what is new:

1. We have changes in our DIS MEMBER list (welcome to 5lilfish, sadly EastYorkDisneyFan left us).

2. I also added to our DIS MEET page (allforpooh is going to meet up with us!)!!!!

3. The real changes...check out our HOT TOPIC pages!!! You will now find links to pages that cover topics such as:
• SPA - all the packages, amount of time and costs
• REAS - what it includes and what it costs
• WHAT COSTS EXTRA - a nice list of what you have to pay extra for
• SHUTTERS - all the packages and the cost
• BOOKING PALO AND EXCURSIONS - the advice and instructions
• THE BATHS-DIY - advice from others who have done it on their own
• FAQ - questions we have asked, sorted by topic

The information I added to create the topic pages came from people posting great information here on the DIS. I simply copied and pasted it there because sometimes it is hard to remember what page the great information was on - so it might be easier to have it all together on our web site.

That being said...a huge thank you to Andrew for posting most of the information and to Jude for posting about the baths DIY excursion. I know that some information came from other people as well so THANK YOU to everyone! It is great to have so many knowledgeable people here!

I will do my best to keep up with all the postings from the DIS in the next couple of days as we all post everything we booked! If I miss something or you see any errors, please let me know and I will try to fix them right away!

Jen

[jenanderson]

Includes Chef Mickeys at 7am the day of our cruise!!!!!!!

Glad you were to get everything you wanted! :goodvibes

Thanks again for letting me copy all your advice to our website! I have really appreciated getting answers to all my questions and know that others do as well. It is so helpful when you post what we need to know!

Thanks! Jen

[jenanderson]

Hope everyone has a GREAT day.....

Taking the girls to the Hannah Montana Movie.....Then out to Chinesse Food....My father and Bruce are headed to NY to go to a baseball game at the new Yankee Stadium.........

Enjoy the day and make it Magical!!!!!!!

Sounds like a fun day for the family! :banana:

I am doing my typical weekend deal: cleaning, shopping, and cooking. The big difference is since we are at the important point - almost 90 days - I will be taking time out to plan for Disney! :cool1:

Have loads of fun today!
Jen

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Glad you were to get everything you wanted! :goodvibes

Thanks again for letting me copy all your advice to our website! I have really appreciated getting answers to all my questions and know that others do as well. It is so helpful when you post what we need to know!

Thanks! Jen

:thumbsup2

[kritter]

My DD wants to see the Hannah Montana Movie on the ship.

I am sure my girls will want to see it again. I wonder if any new movies will premier...Last,, time we got to see BOLT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Includes Chef Mickeys at 7am the day of our cruise!!!!!!!

Very FUN... This time we are doing WDW after the cruise. Since we are crying that it is time to go home.....So WDW will make it easier to leave the ship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

What’s New on the website...WOW! There is so much new...I had so much I wanted to do but to be honest, I only got a bit of it done. Here we go...here is what is new:

1. We have changes in our DIS MEMBER list (welcome to 5lilfish, sadly EastYorkDisneyFan left us).

2. I also added to our DIS MEET page (allforpooh is going to meet up with us!)!!!!

3. The real changes...check out our HOT TOPIC pages!!! You will now find links to pages that cover topics such as:
• SPA - all the packages, amount of time and costs
• REAS - what it includes and what it costs
• WHAT COSTS EXTRA - a nice list of what you have to pay extra for
• SHUTTERS - all the packages and the cost
• BOOKING PALO AND EXCURSIONS - the advice and instructions
• THE BATHS-DIY - advice from others who have done it on their own
• FAQ - questions we have asked, sorted by topic

The information I added to create the topic pages came from people posting great information here on the DIS. I simply copied and pasted it there because sometimes it is hard to remember what page the great information was on - so it might be easier to have it all together on our web site.

That being said...a huge thank you to Andrew for posting most of the information and to Jude for posting about the baths DIY excursion. I know that some information came from other people as well so THANK YOU to everyone! It is great to have so many knowledgeable people here!

I will do my best to keep up with all the postings from the DIS in the next couple of days as we all post everything we booked! If I miss something or you see any errors, please let me know and I will try to fix them right away!

Jen

Thanks, Jen for all of your hard work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Give me a hollar with weekend....!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Sounds like a fun day for the family! :banana:

I am doing my typical weekend deal: cleaning, shopping, and cooking. The big difference is since we are at the important point - almost 90 days - I will be taking time out to plan for Disney! :cool1:

Have loads of fun today!
Jen

Are you going to WDW before the cruise???

Ok, off to work out....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I am sure my girls will want to see it again. I wonder if any new movies will premier...Last,, time we got to see BOLT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not sure whats coming up, but looking forward to it.
Very FUN... This time we are doing WDW after the cruise. Since we are crying that it is time to go home.....So WDW will make it easier to leave the ship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have a WDW sandwich Contemporay first then a villa

[kritter]

Not sure whats coming up, but looking forward to it.


We have a WDW sandwich Contemporay first then a villa

Very cool Andrew....We will be staying at the Port the night before then doing a Grand Gathering with Heather (Princessh) and her family at WDW and our other DIS friends from California will be in WDW with us....Looking, forward to it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

IT is a BEAUTIFUL DAY here today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jenanderson]

I am sure I will be full of questions today! :rotfl: Only a couple right now though.

1. Has anyone here done the Rasul at the spa? How about the Rainforest Room on a 7-night?

Last cruise we had passes to the Rainforest Room as part of our REAS - but, we only used it 1 time (4-night cruise). We really enjoyed it and thought we would get it for this cruise. When I think about all there is to do on board, I do not know if we will really use it enough to get our money's worth. Then, I thought about maybe doing the Rasul - a one time deal, a bit cheaper and a bit different.

If you have have done either, do you think they were worth the money? Did you enjoy your time? Would you book it again?

2. Has anyone here used a tour company on St. Thomas (not Disney) to book their excursion?

We were thinking of booking the Magen's Bay excursion with Disney. I thought that it was a bit of money for what you get. After looking on another site, I see a lot of people do DIY excursions to save money. One company (Air Force 1 Fun) was recommended. I looked at their site and found that we could do a 2 hour island tour followed by 2 hours at the beach for $25 pp. This is significantly less than the Disney excursion and would allow us a tour of the island followed by the beach time we want.

Any opinions on using a different company? Any companies that you would recommend?

That is all for now but as I said, I am sure I will think of more today! :thumbsup2

Jen

[jenanderson]

Are you going to WDW before the cruise???

Ok, off to work out....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep - before the cruise. I would love to have done it after the cruise but as a teacher, I will be back to work (hopefully!).

Enjoy your work out and we will talk later!

[jenanderson]

Very cool Andrew....We will be staying at the Port the night before then doing a Grand Gathering with Heather (Princessh) and her family at WDW and our other DIS friends from California will be in WDW with us....Looking, forward to it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Never thought of doing a Grand Gathering with friends - that is a great idea to get the benefits it offers! For some reason I always thought family and knew that we would never do one...we are the only crazy Disney people in the family! :lmao:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Very cool Andrew....We will be staying at the Port the night before then doing a Grand Gathering with Heather (Princessh) and her family at WDW and our other DIS friends from California will be in WDW with us....Looking, forward to it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sound very nice.
I am sure I will be full of questions today! :rotfl: Only a couple right now though.

1. Has anyone here done the Rasul at the spa? How about the Rainforest Room on a 7-night?

Last cruise we had passes to the Rainforest Room as part of our REAS - but, we only used it 1 time (4-night cruise). We really enjoyed it and thought we would get it for this cruise. When I think about all there is to do on board, I do not know if we will really use it enough to get our money's worth. Then, I thought about maybe doing the Rasul - a one time deal, a bit cheaper and a bit different.

If you have have done either, do you think they were worth the money? Did you enjoy your time? Would you book it again?

2. Has anyone here used a tour company on St. Thomas (not Disney) to book their excursion?

We were thinking of booking the Magen's Bay excursion with Disney. I thought that it was a bit of money for what you get. After looking on another site, I see a lot of people do DIY excursions to save money. One company (Air Force 1 Fun) was recommended. I looked at their site and found that we could do a 2 hour island tour followed by 2 hours at the beach for $25 pp. This is significantly less than the Disney excursion and would allow us a tour of the island followed by the beach time we want.

Any opinions on using a different company? Any companies that you would recommend?

That is all for now but as I said, I am sure I will think of more today! :thumbsup2

Jen

For once cannot help, bar at St Thomas very easy to get a taxi to Meagan's bay, low cost $6pp beach $3pp,

[kritter]

Yep - before the cruise. I would love to have done it after the cruise but as a teacher, I will be back to work (hopefully!).

Enjoy your work out and we will talk later!

I know if I was back at teaching now we would have to come back right after the cruise!!!!!!

[kritter]

I am sure I will be full of questions today! :rotfl: Only a couple right now though.

1. Has anyone here done the Rasul at the spa? How about the Rainforest Room on a 7-night?

Last cruise we had passes to the Rainforest Room as part of our REAS - but, we only used it 1 time (4-night cruise). We really enjoyed it and thought we would get it for this cruise. When I think about all there is to do on board, I do not know if we will really use it enough to get our money's worth. Then, I thought about maybe doing the Rasul - a one time deal, a bit cheaper and a bit different.

If you have have done either, do you think they were worth the money? Did you enjoy your time? Would you book it again?

2. Has anyone here used a tour company on St. Thomas (not Disney) to book their excursion?

We were thinking of booking the Magen's Bay excursion with Disney. I thought that it was a bit of money for what you get. After looking on another site, I see a lot of people do DIY excursions to save money. One company (Air Force 1 Fun) was recommended. I looked at their site and found that we could do a 2 hour island tour followed by 2 hours at the beach for $25 pp. This is significantly less than the Disney excursion and would allow us a tour of the island followed by the beach time we want.

Any opinions on using a different company? Any companies that you would recommend?

That is all for now but as I said, I am sure I will think of more today! :thumbsup2

Jen

I believe Heather used a private company the last time we were in ST. Thomas..If I talk to her today I will ask her!!!!

[kritter]

Never thought of doing a Grand Gathering with friends - that is a great idea to get the benefits it offers! For some reason I always thought family and knew that we would never do one...we are the only crazy Disney people in the family! :lmao:

This will be our first time doing a Grand Gathering it should be a FUN TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Now after all my summer 2009 planning for WDW, Cruise, car hire, flights, Palo, Shore trips, wine package, ADR's etc,

Just turned my eye over to Venice which is next weekend!!!

Just booked a private water taxi from the airport via the grand canal to our hotel, the family do not know that as yet!!!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

A reminder for thoose booking tonight.

I posted this before, a thread on the main forum reminded me,

If you requested PLA rotation your character breakfast will be 8.15am (main) 9.30am (late) On Thursday.

So if you want to go to that, think on the impact on Palo Brunch at 10.30am.

( APL will have CB Sunday and LAP will have it Monday same times)

[kritter]

A reminder for thoose booking tonight.

I posted this before, a thread on the main forum reminded me,

If you requested PLA rotation your character breakfast will be 8.15am (main) 9.30am (late) On Thursday.

So if you want to go to that, think on the impact on Palo Brunch at 10.30am.

( APL will have CB Sunday and LAP will have it Monday same times)

Thanks, Andrew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GoofyHills]

We are excited to be going on our first Disney cruise. My husband and I will be traveling with our four children and meeting up with my sister and brother-in-law at WDW and then on to the cruise. We can't wait!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

We are excited to be going on our first Disney cruise. My husband and I will be traveling with our four children and meeting up with my sister and brother-in-law at WDW and then on to the cruise. We can't wait!

Thank you for posting and welcome it will be a great cruise.:thumbsup2

Reminder there is a kids thread for them as well.

[jbm02]

Never thought of doing a Grand Gathering with friends - that is a great idea to get the benefits it offers! For some reason I always thought family and knew that we would never do one...we are the only crazy Disney people in the family! :lmao:

Kritter, Jen and anyone else who knows ----!!
Technically, we have a "Grand Gathering" number because we'll be in WDW with my SIL and family. When I looked at the GG site, it seemed like it was mainly devoted to GG dinner specials. Are there any other GG options that I missed? (My SIL and family are definitely NOT Disney freaks like we are - they kind of think we're a little nuts...:lmao:)

I have to take my Dad to the airport at 5AM on Sunday morning so Sean wil going to stay up til midnight to try and get us the Palo reservations. we have our fingers crossed that we won't be closed again!!

Have a great weekend everyone
Jude

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

URGENT HELP much needed !!!

We tried to put in our WISH LIST the St Thomas excursion listed below:

Butterfly Secrets & Mountain Views
Behold the sweeping beauty of St. Thomas during a mountaintop drive and escape to a wondrous world where butterflies roam free during a visit to the St. Thomas' Butterfly Farm.

Everything looks to be working ... but
:eek: when checking the WISH LIST ... :scared1: it shows a St Croix excursion instead !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek:

WHAT can we do if the same !inconvenience" occurs tomorrow while booking that excursion ????????????

HELP !!!!!!!!! laura :confused3

[Andrew DEREK UK]

URGENT HELP much needed !!!
We tried to put in our WISH LIST the St Thomas excursion listed below:
Butterfly Secrets & Mountain Views
Behold the sweeping beauty of St. Thomas during a mountaintop drive and escape to a wondrous world where butterflies roam free during a visit to the St. Thomas' Butterfly Farm.
Everything looks to be working ... but
:eek: when checking the WISH LIST ... :scared1: it shows a St Croix excursion instead !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek:
WHAT can we do if the same !inconvenience" occurs tomorrow while booking that excursion ????????????

HELP !!!!!!!!! laura :confused3


Yes its a fault with the system and it will not work so take it out of your wish list, and book it by 'toggling' down to St Thomas on the ports of call.

The tours come up with all the ports, with Castaway Cay at the top, but for easy access, click the port name.

If the wish list was ok, on the right side there is a toggle for Wish list only.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

We had a debate on this thread a week or so back about pre paid tips, worth looking at this post.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31851396&postcount=1


Now please be aware the Daily Mail is not the most accurate newspaper in the UK,-In fact if there was a poll on newspaper accuracy, they would probably be in the bottom ''one.''

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Yes its a fault with the system and it will not work so take it out of your wish list, and book it by 'toggling' down to St Thomas on the ports of call.

The tours come up with all the ports, with Castaway Cay at the top, but for easy access, click the port name.

If the wish list was ok, on the right side there is a toggle for Wish list only.

:worship::worship: THANKYOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:worship::worship:
We'll try at our best :thumbsup2 tomorrow !!!

laura

Have a good night of sleep !! YOU :lmao: can sleep TONIGHT !!!!!!!! :rotfl2:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

:worship::worship: THANKYOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:worship::worship:
We'll try at our best :thumbsup2 tomorrow !!!
laura
Have a good night of sleep !! YOU :lmao: can sleep TONIGHT !!!!!!!! :rotfl2:

Thanks going to bed late watching the Eurovision song contest, (we are going COME 5TH?) are you watching it?

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[jenanderson]

Kritter, Jen and anyone else who knows ----!!
Technically, we have a "Grand Gathering" number because we'll be in WDW with my SIL and family. When I looked at the GG site, it seemed like it was mainly devoted to GG dinner specials. Are there any other GG options that I missed? (My SIL and family are definitely NOT Disney freaks like we are - they kind of think we're a little nuts...:lmao:)

I have to take my Dad to the airport at 5AM on Sunday morning so Sean wil going to stay up til midnight to try and get us the Palo reservations. we have our fingers crossed that we won't be closed again!!

Have a great weekend everyone
Jude

Jude -
I don't think that there are any other benefits...just thought it would be fun to do a GG with other Disney freaks but we do not have any other Disney freaks to share it with (except all of you on the DIS :rotfl:)!

Tell Sean good luck! Palo is the only thing we are trying to book. We would love to get a brunch and a dinner. We are doing excursions on our own so we do not need to worry about those.

I feel lucky that we can log in at 11:00 - I am not a late night person so that isn't too bad for me.

Can't wait to hear tomorrow what everyone got!
Jen

[jenanderson]

We are excited to be going on our first Disney cruise. My husband and I will be traveling with our four children and meeting up with my sister and brother-in-law at WDW and then on to the cruise. We can't wait!

Welcome!!! :welcome:

Sounds like you have a great crew for your 1st cruise! We have a web site for our cruise to help us plan and meet one another. If you are interested, send me a message and I can tell you how to access it!

Jen

[caitlinsdad]

A reminder for thoose booking tonight.

I posted this before, a thread on the main forum reminded me,

If you requested PLA rotation your character breakfast will be 8.15am (main) 9.30am (late) On Thursday.

So if you want to go to that, think on the impact on Palo Brunch at 10.30am.

( APL will have CB Sunday and LAP will have it Monday same times)
Thanks Andrew, yes I remeber that from 2006 and will try a differant sea day for brunch this time

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Thanks Andrew, yes I remeber that from 2006 and will try a differant sea day for brunch this time

Its a bit difficult 8.15 >9.15 Character breakfast, then Brunch 10.30, you wouldnt be able to walk afterwards................

[PoohJen]

I would really like PLA. In the past I have been able to request rotation (once for REAS, the other times I don't remember how/why). Can I still do this? How? :confused3

TIA!:goodvibes

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I would really like PLA. In the past I have been able to request rotation (once for REAS, the other times I don't remember how/why). Can I still do this? How? :confused3

TIA!:goodvibes

You can request via TA or direct to DCL if booked direct, but it is a request....

Cat 1>3 can request to concierge.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

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[jenanderson]

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Thanks Andrew! We will all be up and trying our luck! :shamrock:

Have a great night everyone!

[andeeNjoel]

Thanks for the good luck wishes and for all the helpful information over the past several weeks everyone!

We are having a nice cup of joe to help us stay up for the midnight reservation opening. After the GoofyHills get back from the ball game, we will make our final battle plan for tonight. Can't wait!!!!! :cheer2:

Think we will try to reserve quite a bit- Palo Dinner, Brunch, Tea, stingrays, and parasailing! For now we are planning to DIY both Tortola (Brewers Bay) and St. John (Trunk Bay).

Have a great night everyone! :hippie:

[jenanderson]

Duty-Free Alcohol

I am wondering if there is a list of the duty-free alcohol that is available on board? We may bring some wine on but I am wondering what our options are for purchase once we get on board.

To save on $$$, we are thinking a nice drink in the room before dinner or before going out would cut down on what we spend.

[kritter]

we are excited to be going on our first disney cruise. My husband and i will be traveling with our four children and meeting up with my sister and brother-in-law at wdw and then on to the cruise. We can't wait!

welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Kritter, Jen and anyone else who knows ----!!
Technically, we have a "Grand Gathering" number because we'll be in WDW with my SIL and family. When I looked at the GG site, it seemed like it was mainly devoted to GG dinner specials. Are there any other GG options that I missed? (My SIL and family are definitely NOT Disney freaks like we are - they kind of think we're a little nuts...:lmao:)

I have to take my Dad to the airport at 5AM on Sunday morning so Sean wil going to stay up til midnight to try and get us the Palo reservations. we have our fingers crossed that we won't be closed again!!

Have a great weekend everyone
Jude


Hey Jude,,,

Yes, most of the GG are dinners...Heather and I are doing the breakfast at MK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

You can request via TA or direct to DCL if booked direct, but it is a request....

Cat 1>3 can request to concierge.

My TA took care of all my dining requests!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

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thanks andrew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[spoohs]

Also waiting until midnight for the booking window:cool1: We are going for Palo Brunch and I think the Screamin Eagle in St. Thomas. Also maybe a massage for DH. Good luck everyone. See ya at midnight:surfweb:

[princessh]

Hey Jude,,,

Yes, most of the GG are dinners...Heather and I are doing the breakfast at MK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Call me when you get the girls to bed. Got to figure out what day we are going to do our massage!!!!!

Only 3 more hours till we can book!!!!!

[kritter]

Call me when you get the girls to bed. Got to figure out what day we are going to do our massage!!!!!

Only 3 more hours till we can book!!!!!

Hey, calling you now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!How was your day?????!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Also waiting until midnight for the booking window:cool1: We are going for Palo Brunch and I think the Screamin Eagle in St. Thomas. Also maybe a massage for DH. Good luck everyone. See ya at midnight:surfweb:

Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jbm02]

Good luck everyone. Hope we ALL get our reservations!!!! :surfweb:

[jenanderson]

Good luck everyone. Hope we ALL get our reservations!!!! :surfweb:

Jude - What all are you going to have DH try for tonight? Does he have the directions down?

I am correcting student projects and watching the movie Australia right now (well, surfing the DIS some too - I am a huge multitasking sort of person). I figure I need things to do to pass the time until I can log in!

Tell Sean good luck!

[kritter]

good luck everyone. Hope we all get our reservations!!!! :surfweb:

good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CastawayJ]

oops....

[PoohJen]

LOL - accidentally posted under DS's name...

Here's what I was trying to post:
Duty-Free Alcohol

I am wondering if there is a list of the duty-free alcohol that is available on board? We may bring some wine on but I am wondering what our options are for purchase once we get on board.
To save on $$$, we are thinking a nice drink in the room before dinner or before going out would cut down on what we spend.

Hi Jen,
I am fairly certain you cannot consume what you buy in the duty free shop on board :confused3 They do, however, have good deals, and usually have a different special every day.

St. Thomas also has good deals and, paradoxically, I believe whatever you buy in port is yours to consume during or after the cruise!

We are not big drinkers to begin with, and are often so full!!! on the cruise that we don't drink any of the beer/wine coolers that we bring on board. However, I posted a question on the main boards about not buying drinks when watching the shows in Diversions, etc. and folks said you can just bring your own!:cool1: We may just do that!

[jenanderson]

Hi Jen,
I am fairly certain you cannot consume what you buy in the duty free shop on board :confused3 They do, however, have good deals, and usually have a different special every day.


Oh no, that will ruin my plans! :confused3 I didn't want to carry to much on board because our luggage will be totally full!!! Last time we had our rolling cooler but this year with luggage restrictions, we are not bringing it.

I would not say that I plan on being a big drinker...:rotfl:...but I would like to relax with a drink or two at night if I want one.

Well, I will just have to figure this one out...good thing we are renting a car to get us to port! We can at least stop and pick up something to bring on board.

Thanks for letting me know.

[kritter]

Oh no, that will ruin my plans! :confused3 I didn't want to carry to much on board because our luggage will be totally full!!! Last time we had our rolling cooler but this year with luggage restrictions, we are not bringing it.

I would not say that I plan on being a big drinker...:rotfl:...but I would like to relax with a drink or two at night if I want one.

Well, I will just have to figure this one out...good thing we are renting a car to get us to port! We can at least stop and pick up something to bring on board.

Thanks for letting me know.

Jen,

Where are you staying the night before the cruise?? Ship your rolling cooler ahead of you...Then stop when you get your car and get what you need and fill your cooler to bring onboard...Then ship your rolling cooler home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[jenanderson]

Jen,

Where are you staying the night before the cruise?? Ship your rolling cooler ahead of you...Then stop when you get your car and get what you need and fill your cooler to bring onboard...Then ship your rolling cooler home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

I think it would just be easier to purchase a cheap one on our way to port (a quick stop at Target or something). Since we have to stop for some drinks, we might as well get a cooler!!!:)

Are you planning on booking a bunch tonight? I have my list ready...just want to review the directions. Only 1 1/2 hours to go!!!!

[caitlinsdad]

Good Luck all

Hoping to book, palo brunch, tour & butterfly, tortola tour & sea, & some spa time for Beth.

[Melcatfish]

Urgh! It is 4:10am here! DH has been poorly so I didn't want to subject him to a very early wake up call so I have had a measley 4 hours sleep on the sofa. We have house rabbits who thought it would be hilarious to chase round their hutch and wake me up periodically though so I feel BLEURGH!

Please please please let the system be working well today, I am not sure I can face a dreadful night with no sleep AND no reservations!

Mel
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[jenanderson]

Urgh! It is 4:10am here! DH has been poorly so I didn't want to subject him to a very early wake up call so I have had a measley 4 hours sleep on the sofa. We have house rabbits who thought it would be hilarious to chase round their hutch and wake me up periodically though so I feel BLEURGH!

Please please please let the system be working well today, I am not sure I can face a dreadful night with no sleep AND no reservations!

Mel
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Mel -

I am so sorry that the time difference makes it so hard for all of you! It would be so horrible to have to be up at such crazy hours to get your reservations! :sad2::sad2:

I will be thinking positive thoughts for all of us tonight! Especially everyone who has to give up serious amounts of sleep to get what they want.

Pixie Dust headed your way ...:tink:

Jen

[Melcatfish]

Mel -

I am so sorry that the time difference makes it so hard for all of you! It would be so horrible to have to be up at such crazy hours to get your reservations! :sad2::sad2:

I will be thinking positive thoughts for all of us tonight! Especially everyone who has to give up serious amounts of sleep to get what they want.

Pixie Dust headed your way ...:tink:

Jen


Awww Thanks Jen, it isn't so bad really (she says now she has woken up a little) after all I am up at silly o'clock for a great reason! We are all going on a Disney Cruise in 90 days! Woo Hoo! :yay: :yay: :yay:

Mel
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[caitlinsdad]

last time it was us with a 3 am time slot 33 mins to go now

[PoohJen]

:yay:Twenty-one and counting!!!:banana: Stay awake, y'all!:dance3:

[Melcatfish]

20 minutes left....

Had some grapes and some iced water to wake me up a bit! Not having proper breakfast yet as I am going to do a little workout on the wii fit after bookings to make the most of quiet time before everyone here gets up!

Mel
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[MBELSANTI]

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31645671&postcount=1

Thank you Andrew!!!!:goodvibes

[princessh]

Almost time! Pixie dust :tink: that everyone gets what they want!!!!!

[PoohJen]

20 minutes left....I am going to do a little workout on the wii fit after bookings to make the most of quiet time before everyone here gets up! x

Good for you, Mel! My WiiFit novelty wore off prematurely in less than one month!:rolleyes1 I need to get back to it.:headache::)

However, I am getting the family interested in this Castaway Cay 5k thing...does anyone have any info on it? Is it on the DCL website?

19 minutes!!!:cool1: oops...I meant NINE minutes! WooHoo!!!

[kritter]

I think it would just be easier to purchase a cheap one on our way to port (a quick stop at Target or something). Since we have to stop for some drinks, we might as well get a cooler!!!:)

Are you planning on booking a bunch tonight? I have my list ready...just want to review the directions. Only 1 1/2 hours to go!!!!


That sounds like a plan......

No just going to book the spa!!!!!!

[caitlinsdad]

5 count then 5 mins to 90 day mark

[kritter]

Almost time! Pixie dust :tink: that everyone gets what they want!!!!!

Good Luck Heather!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[allforpooh]

Hi All,

Just getting ready, we are just booking Palo since we will probably do the ports on our own.

Good Luck Everyone!

Denise

[kritter]

Urgh! It is 4:10am here! DH has been poorly so I didn't want to subject him to a very early wake up call so I have had a measley 4 hours sleep on the sofa. We have house rabbits who thought it would be hilarious to chase round their hutch and wake me up periodically though so I feel BLEURGH!

Please please please let the system be working well today, I am not sure I can face a dreadful night with no sleep AND no reservations!







Oh Mel, I am soo sorry you have to be up sooo early!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mel
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Oh Mel, I am soo sorry you have to be up sooo early!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Melcatfish]

TWO minutes left!

Mel
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PS No info on Castaway Cay 5K I can see except here on the Dis...

[kritter]

Good Luck Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Melcatfish]

Oh Mel, I am soo sorry you have to be up sooo early!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No worries, I am WIDE awake now ready to play at reservation making in ONE minute!

Mel
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[kritter]

No worries, I am WIDE awake now ready to play at reservation making in ONE minute!

Mel
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Glad,, that one of us is wide awake......LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jenanderson]

I am done! I hope that everyone gets what they want. I had DH sitting next to me reading things to help so it went really fast.

Here is what we have:

Palo Brunch: Sunday @ 11:00 (no option for 10:30)
Paul Dinner: Wednesday @ 6:30
Spa Rasul: Monday @ 9:30 a.m.

That was all we wanted because we are doing DIY excursions on Tortola and St. Thomas - nothing on Castaway Cay.

Hope to see more posts soon!
Jen

[Empress Room]

Awesome! Got my Palo brunch for Monday at 11:00 and my Palo dinner for Thursday at 6:30. Nice and easy...and no problems. Had time to throw in a couple of spa choices too!!! Night all, and good luck.:yay:

[gfolchick]

Ok, I got...
Monday: Brunch 11 am
Thursday: Dinner 7 pm

:cool1:

I was only able to book a table of 1-2 even with our friends ressie linked with ours. This could have been because they are not paid in full yet. Anyone else have a problem booking a larger table? I will go to Rockin D bar once onboard to add our friends. We plan on arriving early to port.

Good luck to the rest of you. Now I can go to bed. It just starting pouring rain and thundering here.

[gfolchick]

Empress....see you in Palo. We booked the same times.

[PoohJen]

ARRRGGGHHHHH!!!!!! Unbelievable that posting at the Palo selection at 12:01 and I can't get a table at all on Monday the 17th.:headache:

Finally got one for Thursday, which may interfere w/ Character Breakfast - plus...I'm stuffed by Thursday!:rotfl:

I'm not too concerned though...I expect we'll have opportunity to change it around.:thumbsup2

Also signed up for the early Doubloon Snorkel Trip - the later one was full already! No problem, I wanted the earlier one...gives us the rest of the day to enjoy a quiet Magic! :cloud9:

Hope everyone had pixie dust on their side tonight!:tinker:

[princessh]

Got everything that we wanted! Hope everyone else had good luck too!!!!!

[allforpooh]

Booked Palo Brunch Thurs 10:30 and Dinner Thurs 6:00...

Not exactly what I wanted but I couldn't get anything on Sunday or Monday for Brunch.

Hope everyone else booked what they wanted.

Denise

[allforpooh]

Ok, I got...
Monday: Brunch 11 am
Thursday: Dinner 7 pm

:cool1:

I was only able to book a table of 1-2 even with our friends ressie linked with ours. This could have been because they are not paid in full yet. Anyone else have a problem booking a larger table? I will go to Rockin D bar once onboard to add our friends. We plan on arriving early to port.

Good luck to the rest of you. Now I can go to bed. It just starting pouring rain and thundering here.


I was also only able to book for 2 and they paid in full when we did, I am going to need to see if we can add them later.

Denise

[caitlinsdad]

says Im login but I cant get anything


Sorry, there's been an error. Please correct the information below to proceed.
Sorry, we are unable to retrieve your reservation. Either there has been a system issue or another Guest in your stateroom or another stateroom linked to yours is currently arranging activities in My Cruise Plans. Please try again later.

[princessh]

Empress....see you in Palo. We booked the same times.


Looks like we will all be there at the same time. We have Monday at 10:30!

[PoohJen]

I'll see you at brunch on Thursday, Denise!!!:goodvibes

It certainly was frustrating, wasn't it? It would give me the option for Sunday and Monday, then go thru processing it, then say it wasn't available, then make me do it again....repeat 3 or 4 times....meanwhile, the clock is clicking away, and other cruisers are clicking away...:confused3 :rolleyes:

okay, now I can't get to sleep...too much cruise planning to do!:woohoo:

[Mulan2]

I'm getting the same error! I can't get my reservation retrieved!!! This is so frustrating!!!

[Melcatfish]

How did everyone get on? I got my preferred Brunch and Dinner times at Palo, my finger slipped and I booked a massage for the afternoon in St Thomas as I know we will be back at the ship and the girls will be done with sightseeing by 3pm (Livvy will need a nap and Izzy will be wanting to go play in the club or use the pool)

Mel
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[allforpooh]

I'll see you at brunch on Thursday, Denise!!!:goodvibes

It certainly was frustrating, wasn't it? It would give me the option for Sunday and Monday, then go thru processing it, then say it wasn't available, then make me do it again....repeat 3 or 4 times....meanwhile, the clock is clicking away, and other cruisers are clicking away...:confused3 :rolleyes:

okay, now I can't get to sleep...too much cruise planning to do!:woohoo:


PoohJen,

I was getting the same thing, it was like a tease the Day and time I wanted for Brunch was there but I kept getting an error when it was selected. I decided I should just take Thurs since that was the only other day opened.

I hope I will be able to add my BIL and SIL to our reservations, they are not Castaway members so they will not be able to make right now.

Well I am off to bed, Happy Planning...:banana::banana:

[PoohJen]

I'm getting the same error! I can't get my reservation retrieved!!! This is so frustrating!!!

:sad1: I feel your pain!!! Good luck, and don't worry...if it doesn't come through tonight, I just know you'll get another chance. I'm fairly sure that Palo, for instance, holds some table spots for later reservationists. :flower3:

[caitlinsdad]

:sad1: I feel your pain!!! Good luck, and don't worry...if it doesn't come through tonight, I just know you'll get another chance. I'm fairly sure that Palo, for instance, holds some table spots for later reservationists. :flower3:

I just want to make my rest of the resevations brunch will be gone by now :mad:

[allforpooh]

says Im login but I cant get anything


Sorry, there's been an error. Please correct the information below to proceed.
Sorry, we are unable to retrieve your reservation. Either there has been a system issue or another Guest in your stateroom or another stateroom linked to yours is currently arranging activities in My Cruise Plans. Please try again later.

Wow, that has to be really frustrating...we will cross our fingers for you and send some pixie dust..:wizard::wizard:

Denise

[Mulan2]

I don't understand why I can't even retrieve my reservation. I paid in full last week already. Could it be that the website is overloaded????

[Melcatfish]

says Im login but I cant get anything


Sorry, there's been an error. Please correct the information below to proceed.
Sorry, we are unable to retrieve your reservation. Either there has been a system issue or another Guest in your stateroom or another stateroom linked to yours is currently arranging activities in My Cruise Plans. Please try again later.

I'm getting the same error! I can't get my reservation retrieved!!! This is so frustrating!!!

Oh no :( that must be so frustrating. I hope you get it sorted and are able to make some reservations. If not I hope you can get what you want when we get onboard.

I am done! I hope that everyone gets what they want. I had DH sitting next to me reading things to help so it went really fast.

Here is what we have:

Palo Brunch: Sunday @ 11:00 (no option for 10:30)
Paul Dinner: Wednesday @ 6:30
Spa Rasul: Monday @ 9:30 a.m.

That was all we wanted because we are doing DIY excursions on Tortola and St. Thomas - nothing on Castaway Cay.

Hope to see more posts soon!
Jen

See you in Palo at Brunch on Sunday, we are also in at 11am :)

Awesome! Got my Palo brunch for Monday at 11:00 and my Palo dinner for Thursday at 6:30. Nice and easy...and no problems. Had time to throw in a couple of spa choices too!!! Night all, and good luck.:yay:

and we will see you guys in Palo at Dinner on Thursday - I am hoping it will be a good time with sunset etc... but regardless of the view, the food will be DELICIOUS!

Mel
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PS we also booked up our alloted 10 hours of Flounders time, 2 hours late morning \ lunch time on each sea day so DH and I can enjoy a lunch date and 2 blocks of 2 hours on Tuesday and Thursday evening so dinner is less stressful (we are early dining so I booked the nursery for one hour into the meal so we can all eat together but the kids don't have to last for 2 hours straight - it is a looooooooong time when you are 4 years old and even longer if you are 19 months!

[PoohJen]

Hi Ed and Mulan,

I was just re-reading my trip report (ah, good times!) from 2004 (link below) and in it I reported that when I showed up for Palo on the first sea day, they didn't have us down at all!:scared1: Yet they showed us to a table right away - sounds like they have some flexibility! (I had forgotten all about that!)

Fingers crossed for you!:wizard:

[caitlinsdad]

I finally got back in and as I thought all brunch is gone, Plenty if dinner still available, but I don;t want dinner

[Mulan2]

I've been at this now for over 40 minutes and still can't retrieve my reservation even though I'm logged in. I've logged out, logged back in, etc. and it still shows that error message!

[Mulan2]

I finally got back in and as I thought all brunch is gone, Plenty if dinner still available, but I don;t want dinner

:eek::sad::sad::sad::sad::sad::sad:
All the brunches are GONE??????!!!!!!!!
Now I have to go wait on line??? Not what I had planned to do. My 5th DCL and I couldn't get a stinkin' brunch...

[MBELSANTI]

Ok here is what I got:
Sunday Brunch at 11am
Sunday Alone Time Spa 2-345

Totola Virgin Isle Sail & Snorkel

St John Trunk Bay Beach & Snorkel

Thurs Palo Tea
Thurs Palo Dinner 9pm


If anyone has the same times for Palo as mine, I would love to have company as I will be dining alone.:sad1:

[andeeNjoel]

I was also only able to book for 2 and they paid in full when we did, I am going to need to see if we can add them later.

Denise

We were able to add my DSIL and BIL to our Palo Dinner, but we were unable to get a table for 4 for brunch or tea. We also could not book their shore excursions with us. :confused3 Is this an error? They are paid in full...

We did reserve:

Palo dinner for 4 @ 6pm Thursday
Palo brunch for 2 @ 11:30am Sunday (a bit later than we had hoped)
Palo tea for 2 @ 3pm Monday- for some reason we can't edit it correctly and it shows my DH and BIL having tea :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: :laughing:

CC Stingrays @ 10am
CC parasailing @ 2:30

I hope we are able to correct or finish up our reservation when we embark. :rolleyes:

Good night!

[Mulan2]

All I manage to get was :
Sat. Palo dinner @8pm
Tortola Island Drive and Beach Break
St. John Trunk Bay Beach and Snorkel
DH is happy to have at least one Palo experience.
Glad everyone was able to get some or all of what they wanted. It will be a great cruise no matter what.

[disneycrazzzy]

We just got back from the play and my sister was able to use my directions to book everything. We got:

Tour of Virgin Gorda (Tortola) same as Day at the Baths without lunch
St. John Trunk Bay (St. Thomas)
Extreme Package (CC) at 10am
Palo Tea Sunday at 3pm
Palo Dinner Monday at 6pm
Palo Brunch Thursday at 11:30am

She said that she forgot to submit between her picks until she was almost done. She still got everything and I have confirmation numbers. So, that was good! She did a great job. Between the two cruises, we'll be eating at Palo six times!

90 days and counting!!! actually 83 days since we are on the 8/8 cruise too. I'm actually working in Florida (Tallahassee) for the week before the 8/8 cruise too....so I can really say 77 days....

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

All I manage to get was :
Sat. Palo dinner @8pm
Tortola Island Drive and Beach Break
St. John Trunk Bay Beach and Snorkel
DH is happy to have at least one Palo experience.
Glad everyone was able to get some or all of what they wanted. It will be a great cruise no matter what.

:hug::hug: I'm sure you can get a table at Palo some other day ; try again in the months ahead ... DCL will release more tables at 75 days for everyone !!
WE always can get a table showing in at the restaurant -waiting list - they will call your cabin if a table is available ...
You can also try to make reservation on embarkation day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

laura :)

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

We were able to add my DSIL and BIL to our Palo Dinner, but we were unable to get a table for 4 for brunch or tea.
I hope we are able to correct or finish up our reservation when we embark. :rolleyes:

Good night!

SURELY you will be able to "link" your tables at Palo ; just ask when you are onboard.
They are "ITALIAN" ...:lmao: ie VERY accomodating ; they will look at your reservations and put your two tables together !!!!!!!! :thumbsup2
Do not worry !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

laura ;)

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

WOW !!!!!!!! LOTS OF ACTIVITY GOING ON TONIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm impressed and VERY VERY HAPPY for those who got ALL THEY WANTED !!!!!!!!!!!!
party: party: party: party: party:

I'm sure that those of you with something to fix will be able to do so in the next months or while onboard !!! FINGERS CROSSED !!!
No matter what, it will be a WONDERFUL cruise for everyone !!!!!! :grouphug:

We got what we wanted:
Tortola by land and sea :yay: & Butterfly secrets and Mountain views :yay:

I was so relieved when the shore excursion CONFIRMATION did appear !!!:thumbsup2

WOW !!!!! :dance3: laura

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

I finally got back in and as I thought all brunch is gone, Plenty if dinner still available, but I don;t want dinner

Ed, you still have chances !!! :goodvibes

They keep tables for the non Castaway people ; try again at the 75 days mark, I am sure there will be a few seatings available.

And , in case you don't get it, run to Palo reservation desk as soon as you board the ship . A few places are kept available there.

Your last chance is to show up at Palo from time to time and keep asking : at times a table clears up and they will call you in your cabin !!!

Sending :tinker: PD your way !!

laura :goodvibes

[Andrew DEREK UK]

:hug::hug: I'm sure you can get a table at Palo some other day ; try again in the months ahead ... DCL will release more tables at 75 days for everyone !!
WE always can get a table showing in at the restaurant -waiting list - they will call your cabin if a table is available ...
You can also try to make reservation on embarkation day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

laura :)

Ed, you still have chances !!! :goodvibes

They keep tables for the non Castaway people ; try again at the 75 days mark, I am sure there will be a few seatings available.

And , in case you don't get it, run to Palo reservation desk as soon as you board the ship . A few places are kept available there.

Your last chance is to show up at Palo from time to time and keep asking : at times a table clears up and they will call you in your cabin !!!

Sending :tinker: PD your way !!

laura :goodvibes


Sorry to correct you but they do not release any more at 75 days, albeit some people may cancel and if booking private room about 30 days before cruise there will be cancelations.

But if you get to port early and go straight to where they are taking Palo ressies you will get one.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

says Im login but I cant get anything


Sorry, there's been an error. Please correct the information below to proceed.
Sorry, we are unable to retrieve your reservation. Either there has been a system issue or another Guest in your stateroom or another stateroom linked to yours is currently arranging activities in My Cruise Plans. Please try again later.I'm getting the same error! I can't get my reservation retrieved!!! This is so frustrating!!!





I am sorry, but these error messages come up when you log in before 00.00, they are the standard two you see.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

How did everyone get on? I got my preferred Brunch and Dinner times at Palo, my finger slipped and I booked a massage for the afternoon in St Thomas as I know we will be back at the ship and the girls will be done with sightseeing by 3pm (Livvy will need a nap and Izzy will be wanting to go play in the club or use the pool)

Mel
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Finger slipped good one!!!!:rotfl: Congrats

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Well congratulations to all of you who did get what they want, and commiserations to those who had a frustrating night and didn't get what they want.

It is a painful process at times, and thats why, I repeated and repeated the process, to give everyone on this thread the best chance possible.

First thing, this shows, is there is a considerable amount of people on this cruise, but maybe not posting on this thread, giving us a false sense of security.

I said Brunch Sunday am will go in seconds, and it did, that means there is a lot of people out there!!!

Second thing is that horrible 00.00 log in, I know from 2008 Panama cruise, logging in at 11:59:59, will loose you 20 odd minutes. You get those error messages and hitting refresh on the browser of your PC will not work.

It thinks you are there but you cannot access your reservation.

Anyway on Palo all is not lost.

Main option get to the port early say for 10am get a low boarding card and go straight to where they are taking Palo ressies. This is often Rocking Bar D, but I have done it in other places, check your welcome onboard navigator.

Some ressies for Palo, most likely Brunch will come up at 30 days ( or just before), This is when the Private room at Palo is confirmed and those requesting that and being successful, will have to cancel their personal Palo brunch online booking.

No more Palo reservations are released at 75 days.


Anyway, whatever happens everyone will still have a great cruise.

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Main option get to the port early say for 10am get a low boarding card and go straight to where they are taking Palo ressies. This is often Rocking Bar D, but I have done it in other places, check your welcome onboard navigator.

Some ressies for Palo, most likely Brunch will come up at 30 days ( or just before), This is when the Private room at Palo is confirmed and those requesting that and being successful, will have to cancel their personal Palo brunch online booking.



Sorry if I gave Ed a faulse hope ...:sad1:

BUT HE STILL HAS CHANCES , hasn't he ?? Eg at 30 days mark ... or on embarkation day !!!! :thumbsup2

:confused3 WE did show up at Palo on past cruises and got MORE brunch/dinner reservations at their desk ... Would this still be applicable - as last chance for Ed ????

I so hope he can get what he wants !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :goodvibes

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Sorry if I gave Ed a faulse hope ...:sad1:

BUT HE STILL HAS CHANCES , hasn't he ?? Eg at 30 days mark ... or on embarkation day !!!! :thumbsup2

:confused3 WE did show up at Palo on past cruises and got MORE brunch/dinner reservations at their desk ... Would this still be applicable - as last chance for Ed ????

I so hope he can get what he wants !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :goodvibes

Yes that is correct, about 35 days> 30 days keep an eye out a few say 14 for each sea day for brunch will come up.

Then they hold back 50% of slots for onboard booking. But they will go fast....

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

We are excited to be going on our first Disney cruise. My husband and I will be traveling with our four children and meeting up with my sister and brother-in-law at WDW and then on to the cruise. We can't wait!

WELCOME ABOARD !!!!!!!!!!!!
:fish: :fish: :fish: :butterfly :butterfly :butterfly

laura :wave2:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

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[jbm02]

:eek::sad::sad::sad::sad::sad::sad:
All the brunches are GONE??????!!!!!!!!
Now I have to go wait on line??? Not what I had planned to do. My 5th DCL and I couldn't get a stinkin' brunch...

Ed and Mulan,
We couldn't get a brunch either. And Sean was on right at midnight. Oh well. We'll try to check periodically before the cruise and again at the port to see if something opens up. We'll be there early anyway on the 15th so we might have a chance. But I'm happy that we were able to get a dinner without any problems!! :goodvibes (and maybe that's telling me that instead of being at brunch on a sea day, I should be on the treadmill in the gym....:lmao:)

In signing up the kids for their programs, we were only able to sign up DD9. There wasn't a link to sign DS14 up for the Stack. Is that how it works - they just show up and whoever is there, that's the group? Any additional accountability? This is our first experience with the Stack so I am unfamiliar with it. And I know that DD9 wants to be moved up to the next age group for the Clubs. I read that the age groupings are 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. I don't know if that is still accurate or whether it changes based upon the numbers of kids in different age groups on each cruise. She'll turn 10 about a week after the cruise ends; she'd prefer to be with kids in her grade rather than those that are a year behind her in school. Anyone have any experience with asking for something like that?

We also signed up for the Dubloon Sail & Snorkel in St Thomas. The reviews I've read about that sound like it should be alot of fun.

Have a great day everyone. And kudos to those that were lucky enough to get all they wanted!!!
Jude

[bbaltes]

Hi Everyone!

This will be #4 for us - and just the start of many more!

We're Ben, Jenny and Lily (DD6) - from the Madison, WI area.

We'd love to meet up prior to cruise time with anyone from southern WI or northern IL with kids the same age so that we can immediately go into play mode when we get on board.

We'll be flying into MCO on Friday about noon and then staying at the Doubletree Oceanside ($99 a night - on the ocean - can't beat it).

Let's start the countdown, everyone!

Ben

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Ed and Mulan,
We couldn't get a brunch either. And Sean was on right at midnight. Oh well. We'll try to check periodically before the cruise and again at the port to see if something opens up. We'll be there early anyway on the 15th so we might have a chance. But I'm happy that we were able to get a dinner without any problems!! :goodvibes (and maybe that's telling me that instead of being at brunch on a sea day, I should be on the treadmill in the gym....:lmao:)

In signing up the kids for their programs, we were only able to sign up DD9. There wasn't a link to sign DS14 up for the Stack. Is that how it works - they just show up and whoever is there, that's the group? Any additional accountability? This is our first experience with the Stack so I am unfamiliar with it. And I know that DD9 wants to be moved up to the next age group for the Clubs. I read that the age groupings are 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. I don't know if that is still accurate or whether it changes based upon the numbers of kids in different age groups on each cruise. She'll turn 10 about a week after the cruise ends; she'd prefer to be with kids in her grade rather than those that are a year behind her in school. Anyone have any experience with asking for something like that?

We also signed up for the Dubloon Sail & Snorkel in St Thomas. The reviews I've read about that sound like it should be alot of fun.

Have a great day everyone. And kudos to those that were lucky enough to get all they wanted!!!
Jude

Yes with the kids you only have to register kids up to the age of 11 online after that they come and go as they please, 8 upwards you have the option to let them come and go if you wish. DCL will have a list so they can just turn up.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hi Everyone!

This will be #4 for us - and just the start of many more!

We're Ben, Jenny and Lily (DD6) - from the Madison, WI area.
We'd love to meet up prior to cruise time with anyone from southern WI or northern IL with kids the same age so that we can immediately go into play mode when we get on board.
We'll be flying into MCO on Friday about noon and then staying at the Doubletree Oceanside ($99 a night - on the ocean - can't beat it).
Let's start the countdown, everyone!

Ben

Welcome, thanks for posting, and please keep checking in, also there is a kids thread.

[Melcatfish]

Hi Everyone!

This will be #4 for us - and just the start of many more!

We're Ben, Jenny and Lily (DD6) - from the Madison, WI area.

We'd love to meet up prior to cruise time with anyone from southern WI or northern IL with kids the same age so that we can immediately go into play mode when we get on board.

We'll be flying into MCO on Friday about noon and then staying at the Doubletree Oceanside ($99 a night - on the ocean - can't beat it).

Let's start the countdown, everyone!

Ben

Welcome aboard! Only 90 days now! :yay: :yay: :yay:

Mel
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[caitlinsdad]

I am sorry, but these error messages come up when you log in before 00.00, they are the standard two you see.


Andrew,

In this case I wasn't logged in before midnight. It was 00:00 35 am .
I actually was able to log in at that time. I had a palo brunch for 11:30 am on sunday checked, but when I went to submit the system indicated their was a problem. I tried to submit multiple times after the message and kept getting system error.

I them made the mistake of logging out and tried to get back on the system. That is when the message came.

The system must of thought I was still logged in or linked with someone who was. It took 40 minutes at that point for the system allowed me to log in again.

So you see I wasn't logged in early, but a victim of more people on the system then it could handle.

It's ok, as I would have been only making as brunch for one, as Beth has it in her mind that Palo is too fancy for her tastes and would not have gone anyway.

I got most of what I wanted and may keep looking in case something opens up, but if it doesn't I will not be making that made dash on embarkation day.

It's not that important to me. Just frustated at Disney. There was problems in 2006 for the group I was with due to heavy volume on the site.

You would have thought by now in the last 3 years Disney would have
upgraded the system to handle the volume

Oh well not the end of the world and it still will be a great cruise.

[Melcatfish]

I have just added the Exotic Rasul successfully but when I am trying to amend my Flounders hours I keep getting error 500 saying they are having a system error. At the moment all our activities where we need Flounders are covered so it doesn't matter but it is annoying so I really feel your frustration when it was doing it to you when you were trying to make your brunch reservation.

Mel
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[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Oh well not the end of the world and it still will be a great cruise.

:wave: Ciao Ed , I was feeling bad for you :sad1: but I'm happy you think this way ... :thumbsup2 After all it's a vacation !!!!!! :goodvibes

:idea: Maybe that someone here who has a brunch booked :yay: would be happy to "add" you to their table ... that way you won't enjoy your brunch alone - but with friends !!!!!!!!!!! :grouphug:

laura :goodvibes

[kritter]

Hope everyone is sleeping in this morning after staying up till 12:00 am.....LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jenanderson]

Hope everyone is sleeping in this morning after staying up till 12:00 am.....LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not sleeping in here...I only had to stay up until 11:00 p.m. so I was wide awake early. I am trying to enter what everyone booked on our web site and update all of that!

The sun is out today so I am hoping it will be warm enough to open a window up. We are suffering from a cold spell. Good thing I have all this Disney planning to help me though it! ;)

[spoohs]

Looks like we will all be there at the same time. We have Monday at 10:30!

We also got Monday at 10:30.:cool1:

[kritter]

Not sleeping in here...I only had to stay up until 11:00 p.m. so I was wide awake early. I am trying to enter what everyone booked on our web site and update all of that!

The sun is out today so I am hoping it will be warm enough to open a window up. We are suffering from a cold spell. Good thing I have all this Disney planning to help me though it! ;)



Oh Jen, I hope you all feel better. Hopie woke up in the night coughing and coughing I think she is getting a cold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[flrickd]

Hi everybody, I was one of the lucky ones to get what a wanted, Rick
Palo brunch 11am Monday
The Baths at Tortola
Butterfly Secrets & Mountain view St. Thomas
Seahorse Catamaran Sorkel Adventure- CC

[kritter]

Anyone see this video of these teens on the Magic::

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIbnnFI4vjs&feature=related


I would lock my kids up in the cabin if they ever thought they would behaive this way on the ship...Where were their parents?????

[jbm02]

Hope everyone is sleeping in this morning after staying up till 12:00 am.....LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:lmao::lmao:Ha. I had to take my Dad to the airport at 5AM. Yawn!!!

Ed, that's what happened to Sean, too. He had the reservation showing on our screen but kept getting a "problem" message when he tried to confirm it. Oh well. It's not the end of the world. We're going have a great time - boy, do I need this vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:cool1:

[jenanderson]

:lmao::lmao:Ha. I had to take my Dad to the airport at 5AM. Yawn!!!

Ed, that's what happened to Sean, too. He had the reservation showing on our screen but kept getting a "problem" message when he tried to confirm it. Oh well. It's not the end of the world. We're going have a great time - boy, do I need this vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:cool1:

I got the same message but kept clicking to refresh the screen.

I also sent you a regular e-mail this morning...check it out!

Jen

[jenanderson]

Oh Jen, I hope you all feel better. Hopie woke up in the night coughing and coughing I think she is getting a cold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kristen...I guess I should have been a bit clearer (must be from staying up late that I can't communicate well)...the cold spell is the bad weather we are having!!!!! :rotfl:

Everyone here FEELS fine but the WEATHER is HORRIBLE!!! :laughing:

I will probably need a nap today. The really bad thing is that I am updating our web site...hopefully I will not make too many mistakes there!

[PoohJen]

Hi Jude,
which Doubloon did you get? We'll be on the early morning one - that's fine with me! Hope to see you there!:thumbsup2

Ed, I was having the same problem w/ Palo's - it would show as available, but when I tried to reserve, it would say there was a "problem". So frustrating as the clock was ticking away. I do believe you all will still be able to get in - fingers crossed!

I think the mistake is letting folks pre-register for BOTH dinner and brunch. It would open up more opportunities for everyone if you had to decide which one to PRE-register for, and then you can try to reserve additional once onboard. Brunch would still be at a premium, of course, because of the limited availability, but I do believe it would help.:idea:

Phooey - rain here cancelled our baseball tournament for today. We'll do something fun today, but baseball has suffered due to weather this season. DS plays on a year round "travel" team, and games are only on weekends. So if it's rained out, that's it, no make ups. Boo Hoo!:sad2:

Maybe we'll go see Star Trek!:3dglasses

[kritter]

Kristen...I guess I should have been a bit clearer (must be from staying up late that I can't communicate well)...the cold spell is the bad weather we are having!!!!! :rotfl:

Everyone here FEELS fine but the WEATHER is HORRIBLE!!! :laughing:

I will probably need a nap today. The really bad thing is that I am updating our web site...hopefully I will not make too many mistakes there!

Oh Jen, My mistake that is terrible it is cold and raining here today tooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Andrew,
In this case I wasn't logged in before midnight. It was 00:00 35 am .
I actually was able to log in at that time. I had a palo brunch for 11:30 am on sunday checked, but when I went to submit the system indicated their was a problem. I tried to submit multiple times after the message and kept getting system error.
I them made the mistake of logging out and tried to get back on the system. That is when the message came.
The system must of thought I was still logged in or linked with someone who was. It took 40 minutes at that point for the system allowed me to log in again.
So you see I wasn't logged in early, but a victim of more people on the system then it could handle. It's ok, as I would have been only making as brunch for one, as Beth has it in her mind that Palo is too fancy for her tastes and would not have gone anyway.
I got most of what I wanted and may keep looking in case something opens up, but if it doesn't I will not be making that made dash on embarkation day.
It's not that important to me. Just frustated at Disney. There was problems in 2006 for the group I was with due to heavy volume on the site.
You would have thought by now in the last 3 years Disney would have
upgraded the system to handle the volume
Oh well not the end of the world and it still will be a great cruise.

I think therefore too many people 'hit' Palo branch as you had logged in at 00:00 35 and that bounced you out , I understand what you say aobut the Website, but no matter how you programme it there are 138 seats in Palo for each meal, and thats the complete max so say 50% on the internet lets say 70 seats, and 875 Cabins, ok some 105 booked and some 75 days to go, but basically if you say 2 Adults per room then there is a 5% availability online.

What they need is bigger ships (coming) with larger, or more than one Palo type place to book.

My suggestion you are allowed to book your preference for Palo as you book the cruise, or paid in full.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Anyone see this video of these teens on the Magic::

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIbnnFI4vjs&feature=related


I would lock my kids up in the cabin if they ever thought they would behaive this way on the ship...Where were their parents?????

I have seen this video a few times here since 2006, the kids I think play up to being filmed, plus maybe parents though they were in The Stack?

We did have bad behavior on our 2008 cruise, we actually got it bad with Ally and AJ next door with kids mainly young boys calling our phone, or knocking on the door asking for them. From what the Girls had said on stage, the location of their room, was quite easy to work out.

[Mulan2]

Ed
The exact same thing happened to me. I logged in at 12:02 so I was actually in and chose one of the Palo brunch and it wouldn't go thru. I did the same thing with logging out too. Oh well, DH says no matter what we'll still have a graet time.
Andrew, thanks for the info about the 5% probibility of actually getting a ressie. No wonder it's so difficult!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Ed
The exact same thing happened to me. I logged in at 12:02 so I was actually in and chose one of the Palo brunch and it wouldn't go thru. I did the same thing with logging out too. Oh well, DH says no matter what we'll still have a graet time.
Andrew, thanks for the info about the 5% probibility of actually getting a ressie. No wonder it's so difficult!


Yes when you think of a 5% success rate then you can see how hard it is to get Palo, but, if you get to the port at 10am and get a low boarding card, and go straight to Palo reservations you should get one, remember 50% still to be allocated.

Sunday brunch was always going to be the one everyone wanted also being first sea days of the cruise, and the traditional day to have a brunch.

I guess, so many people hit the same think it bounced out an unlucky few.

Do look out around 35>30 days as about 14 will cancel for each of the sea days. Re Private room bookings. They cannot hold two.

[kritter]

I have to say last cruise so many of us were not CC once all of us who were CC booked at the 90 day mark then when the 75 day mark came many were able to get what they wanted. So you just never know!!!!!!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I have to say last cruise so many of us were not CC once all of us who were CC booked at the 90 day mark then when the 75 day mark came many were able to get what they wanted. So you just never know!!!!!!

I think we are on a high 'repeat' CC member cruise they will confirm that onboard, and at the CC club meeting. On another thread I have been told on a cruise in June you can still book Palo now.

This booking has followed the same issues as the 8/17 Panama crossing last year, similar time, different port, no repos this year.

But on that one there was warnings as the cruise meets thread had many subscribers, and another thread on another site equally active.

[kritter]

Spoke with DCL this morning, and apparently there was a "clitch" in their system.....last night!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jenanderson]

Alright, I went though all the posts and THINK I have everyone. You will now find all the Palo and excursion bookings on our web site. It is fun to see who is doing what and who will be doing things with you!!!

If I missed you or made a mistake, feel free to let me know. I am a bit sleepy today.

Ed & Marie - Added you to our lanyard list! We are almost there!

For anyone who is interested, we are ordering lanyards with personalized imprinting for our cruise. My goal is to order these by JUNE 5th....let me know if you want some!

Well, I am off to lacrosse and a few errands! Talk with you all later!
Jen

[kritter]

Alright, I went though all the posts and THINK I have everyone. You will now find all the Palo and excursion bookings on our web site. It is fun to see who is doing what and who will be doing things with you!!!

If I missed you or made a mistake, feel free to let me know. I am a bit sleepy today.

Ed & Marie - Added you to our lanyard list! We are almost there!

For anyone who is interested, we are ordering lanyards with personalized imprinting for our cruise. My goal is to order these by JUNE 5th....let me know if you want some!

Well, I am off to lacrosse and a few errands! Talk with you all later!
Jen

Jen,

How many more landyard orders do we need???

Also, I think maybe since the landyard ordering is due by June 5th how about we end the FE sign-ups for June 5th as well?????Thoughts??

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Alright, I went though all the posts and THINK I have everyone. You will now find all the Palo and excursion bookings on our web site. It is fun to see who is doing what and who will be doing things with you!!!

If I missed you or made a mistake, feel free to let me know. I am a bit sleepy today.

Ed & Marie - Added you to our lanyard list! We are almost there!

For anyone who is interested, we are ordering lanyards with personalized imprinting for our cruise. My goal is to order these by JUNE 5th....let me know if you want some!

Well, I am off to lacrosse and a few errands! Talk with you all later!
Jen

Can I ask I was looking at your website but I cannot see any links for the new additions, such as the hot topics

[jenanderson]

Can I ask I was looking at your website but I cannot see any links for the new additions, such as the hot topics

Andrew - Hmmm, not sure why you don't see it.

Try using this link:

http://web.me.com/jenbanderson/Cruise/Hot_Topic.html

If it still doesn't work, try clearing your cookies and logging in fresh.

You should see HOT TOPICS in the top section on every page. From there, scroll a ways down. You will see the link for Palo. Click on Palo and you should see all the reservations on the right side of the page.

Let me know if it still is not working for you.

Okay - Really have to leave for Ben's lacrosse...I will be home later!

[caitlinsdad]

Can I ask I was looking at your website but I cannot see any links for the new additions, such as the hot topics
I noticed sometimes it takes apple a few minutes to refresh or display the pages.



Kritter thanks for the update from DCL on some systems cliches last night.

All I can add to that is :you think: :rotfl2::rotfl2:
:rotfl2:Yep a few of us can comfirm some system cliches.


Working in the IT field as I do, I understand system cliches. Its a shame but it happens

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Andrew - Hmmm, not sure why you don't see it.

Try using this link:

http://web.me.com/jenbanderson/Cruise/Hot_Topic.html

If it still doesn't work, try clearing your cookies and logging in fresh.

You should see HOT TOPICS in the top section on every page. From there, scroll a ways down. You will see the link for Palo. Click on Palo and you should see all the reservations on the right side of the page.

Let me know if it still is not working for you.

Okay - Really have to leave for Ben's lacrosse...I will be home later!

I noticed sometimes it takes apple a few minutes to refresh or display the pages.



Kritter thanks for the update from DCL on some systems cliches last night.

All I can add to that is :you think: :rotfl2::rotfl2:
:rotfl2:Yep a few of us can comfirm some system cliches.


Working in the IT field as I do, I understand system cliches. Its a shame but it happens


I saved the previous log in and site and I can access that at anytime and my PC puts in the password etc, so it goes straight in, but on the new link, I have to put thoose in, but it keeps rejecting me out, I saved the password last time on the PM, so have put that in correctly.

Cleared cookies etc, but the same! :confused3

[kritter]

I noticed sometimes it takes apple a few minutes to refresh or display the pages.



Kritter thanks for the update from DCL on some systems cliches last night.

All I can add to that is :you think: :rotfl2::rotfl2:
:rotfl2:Yep a few of us can comfirm some system cliches.


Working in the IT field as I do, I understand system cliches. Its a shame but it happens

Ed,

When I called them this morning they were more than sorry. If I were you I would give them a call and see what they can do for you....

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Ed,

When I called them this morning they were more than sorry. If I were you I would give them a call and see what they can do for you....

Thats nice, last year when we had ''issues'' on the Panama crossing,online booking I posted about these, it was picked up by a very nice person and I received a booking on my cruise plans that day.

I leave the names out and wouldn't post this on the main forum, as once its been done once, other people will expect it or bombard them with requests, but just to say its worth it.

[kritter]

Thats nice, last year when we had ''issues'' on the Panama crossing,online booking I posted about these, it was picked up by a very nice person and I received a booking on my cruise plans that day.

I leave the names out and wouldn't post this on the main forum, as once its been done once, other people will expect it or bombard them with requests, but just to say its worth it.


Andrew,

I am not trying to get anyone into trouble or anything of the sorts.

I know Ed had some trouble as did some others on here myself included. But I was not intersted in booking Palo's that just does not interest me. Apparently, there was a code that some ressies had that was entered wrong into the system that is what I was told early this morning as well as what my TA was told. So it was all taken care of ....


Ed, I say it can not hurt to call and explain what happened........!!!!

[jenanderson]

I saved the previous log in and site and I can access that at anytime and my PC puts in the password etc, so it goes straight in, but on the new link, I have to put thoose in, but it keeps rejecting me out, I saved the password last time on the PM, so have put that in correctly.

Cleared cookies etc, but the same! :confused3

I just changed some things and up loaded the pages again. Try again.

What is the message that you are getting when it won't let you in? I am so confused by this.

Another idea is to click on the link in my signature, take out the user name and password, type the user name and password again and log in.

Hopefully we can figure this out soon for you!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Andrew,

I am not trying to get anyone into trouble or anything of the sorts.

I know Ed had some trouble as did some others on here myself included. But I was not intersted in booking Palo's that just does not interest me. Apparently, there was a code that some ressies had that was entered wrong into the system that is what I was told early this morning as well as what my TA was told. So it was all taken care of ....


Ed, I say it can not hurt to call and explain what happened........!!!!

Hey, I was agreeing and supporting you, for your actions, I agree its well worth conacting them, so don't take that I thought different, When I said about my instance, I wanted to say someone ''picked up my case' I do not want to name who, as they would be bombarded with requests, and thats unfair for me to repay their kind gestures, by naming them and giving them a lot of other requests.

Good luck hope it works....

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I just changed some things and up loaded the pages again. Try again.

What is the message that you are getting when it won't let you in? I am so confused by this.

Another idea is to click on the link in my signature, take out the user name and password, type the user name and password again and log in.

Hopefully we can figure this out soon for you!

I can go in on my old link fine, on the one in your signature it will not accept the password etc, I get

Unauthorized: This resource requires authentication

[jenanderson]

Jen,

How many more landyard orders do we need???

Also, I think maybe since the landyard ordering is due by June 5th how about we end the FE sign-ups for June 5th as well?????Thoughts??

Kristen,

We need 15 more lanyards to keep it right at $2.00. I am going to go on the lanyard company web site and double check all the details again though.

I think that ending both the lanyards and the FE sign-up on the 5th is fine. Do you think that is too late? BTW, we have a new family that sent me an e-mail so I will send you a PM with their info for the FE.

Jen

[kritter]

Hey, I was agreeing and supporting you, for your actions, I agree its well worth conacting them, so don't take that I thought different, When I said about my instance, I wanted to say someone ''picked up my case' I do not want to name who, as they would be bombarded with requests, and thats unfair for me to repay their kind gestures, by naming them and giving them a lot of other requests.

Good luck hope it works....

Oh I am sorry for misunderstanding Andrew...Must be that I am out of it from staying up sooo late last night...LOL!!! Again, sorry...for misunderstanding.

DCL was really supportive to me this morning.

Could you get into the website???

[kritter]

Kristen,

We need 15 more lanyards to keep it right at $2.00. I am going to go on the lanyard company web site and double check all the details again though.

I think that ending both the lanyards and the FE sign-up on the 5th is fine. Do you think that is too late? BTW, we have a new family that sent me an e-mail so I will send you a PM with their info for the FE.

Jen

Great, I am sure we can get 15 more. Do you have me down for four? If you want just put the info. on the website and we will then have it all in one place then. No sense keeping two lists. Then we can email it out to everyone when it is finalized........I think the 5th is fine. It is just a few weeks away so not too bad........I have one idea for my FE but need another one...!!!!!!!!!

[caitlinsdad]

Ed,

When I called them this morning they wsere more than sorry. If I were you I would give them a call and see what they can do for you....

I called them a little while ago, not so much to correct the problems from last night as much just to report the problems I had.

The rep did indicate that all palo brunch slots are filled, but I knew that before I called. Some dinner slots are still available but dinner for one dosen't sit well with me.

Not much they can do for me, other than report the promblems I and others had.

As I said its not the end of the world and its still gonna be a great cruise.

[Melcatfish]

Hi Andrew,

I think there was a big website crash a while back and Jen re did several things and rebuilt the site and the password was changed to all lower case. The version you are seeing is the old site which I still get from my favourites links - the rebuilt site including all the hot topics is accessed via Jens signature link and that has the same user name and password but everything lower case.

Mel
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[jenanderson]

As I said its not the end of the world and its still gonna be a great cruise.

It is going to be a great cruise! I really hope that people who did not get what they wanted can be successful getting it when we board.

Hi Andrew,

I think there was a big website crash a while back and Jen re did several things and rebuilt the site and the password was changed to all lower case. The version you are seeing is the old site which I still get from my favourites links - the rebuilt site including all the hot topics is accessed via Jens signature link and that has the same user name and password but everything lower case.

Mel
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Mel -

You are right...this was the problem. We have it all fixed now. I forgot about this issue when I first responded to Andrew but then sent him a PM later and he told me that worked! Thanks for responding though...I hate the thought of someone trying to get on and not being able to do so!

Have a great week!
Jen

[kritter]

Ed,

I would think that a manager would be able to do something about it if you decided you wanted to go that way!!!!!!!

[Melcatfish]

It is going to be a great cruise! I really hope that people who did not get what they wanted can be successful getting it when we board.



Mel -

You are right...this was the problem. We have it all fixed now. I forgot about this issue when I first responded to Andrew but then sent him a PM later and he told me that worked! Thanks for responding though...I hate the thought of someone trying to get on and not being able to do so!

Have a great week!
Jen

No worries, I only realised the other day that I have the old link in my favouites - I wondered where your updates had gone then realised that it was the old link!

Monday is my work day so I am off to bed now (it is just gone midnight here and DH and I have just watched the Lost season finale!) Hope everyone has a great week :)

Mel
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[MBELSANTI]

Thank you for all of your help to everyone on here.

Special thank you to Andrew Derek for his easy instructions on booking online. I booked online in 2006 and was shut out from some of the things I wanted such as the Brunch. I went onboard early and still was unable to get a ressie. I didn't want to miss it this time, so I actually bought a new computer Friday night :lmao: because current computer was slower than a turtle. This new computer really moved through the pages quick. I too tried for 10:30 Brunch on Sunday and was shut out. That was the first thing I went to and logged in right at 11PM CST. WOW. There sure must have been many people online booking!

Thanks too to Jen for putting together the lanyards and Kritter for FE!

I am super excited!!

[TheFatMansWife]

what a busy weekend !!!!who would believe we could get so excited about being 90 days away from a trip !!
DH was up at the crack of dawn with our list, ready to log in .
we managed to get palo brunch sunday at 11.30 The fatman likes this sitting because he gets to clear the dessert counter, those tiramisus are just to small for him even after having 2 custom made pizzas !!!!!!!
and we have palos dinner at 8pm on wednesday .
having read all the posts we will be seeing some of you there.
:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

[caitlinsdad]

what a busy weekend !!!!who would believe we could get so excited about being 90 days away from a trip !!
DH was up at the crack of dawn with our list, ready to log in .
we managed to get palo brunch sunday at 11.30 The fatman likes this sitting because he gets to clear the dessert counter, those tiramisus are just to small for him even after having 2 custom made pizzas !!!!!!!
and we have palos dinner at 8pm on wednesday .
having read all the posts we will be seeing some of you there.
:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:


yep full vaction planning mode kicking in.

I am down to 82 days before I start my vacation,
Driving down from CT to Fl and back. We are about 18 - 21 hrs from Fl.
Will take in some sights on the way down and back.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

It is going to be a great cruise! I really hope that people who did not get what they wanted can be successful getting it when we board.



Mel -

You are right...this was the problem. We have it all fixed now. I forgot about this issue when I first responded to Andrew but then sent him a PM later and he told me that worked! Thanks for responding though...I hate the thought of someone trying to get on and not being able to do so!

Have a great week!
Jen
Correct, thank you.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Thank you for all of your help to everyone on here.

Special thank you to Andrew Derek for his easy instructions on booking online. I booked online in 2006 and was shut out from some of the things I wanted such as the Brunch. I went onboard early and still was unable to get a ressie. I didn't want to miss it this time, so I actually bought a new computer Friday night :lmao: because current computer was slower than a turtle. This new computer really moved through the pages quick. I too tried for 10:30 Brunch on Sunday and was shut out. That was the first thing I went to and logged in right at 11PM CST. WOW. There sure must have been many people online booking!

Thanks too to Jen for putting together the lanyards and Kritter for FE!

I am super excited!!Thank you, pleased to have helped....:thumbsup2

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Oh I am sorry for misunderstanding Andrew...Must be that I am out of it from staying up sooo late last night...LOL!!! Again, sorry...for misunderstanding.

DCL was really supportive to me this morning.

Could you get into the website???

Hi, yes was very pleased you made contact with DCL and they said they will sort it out was empathizing as this happened to me last year...


I took a very drastic decision to avoid it this year by going to a CAT 3 so I was able to book a couple of weeks ago. I didn't want to post this again yesterday, as I know some have had a bad time with it.

Last year, people in high places helped me out and I appreciated that.

[jbm02]

yep full vaction planning mode kicking in.

I am down to 82 days before I start my vacation,
Driving down from CT to Fl and back. We are about 18 - 21 hrs from Fl.
Will take in some sights on the way down and back.

Ed,
We'll be driving down from NY that day too. Maybe we can wave from the road!!! :cheer2:
Jude

[caitlinsdad]

Ed,
We'll be driving down from NY that day too. Maybe we can wave from the road!!! :cheer2:
Jude You never know , I havent decided on when we are starting down yet, it will depend on what sights we want to see on the way down

[jbm02]

Hi Jude,
which Doubloon did you get? We'll be on the early morning one - that's fine with me! Hope to see you there!:thumbsup2



Maybe we'll go see Star Trek!:3dglasses

Jen
We're booked on the early one too!!

Here is what we have:
Baths - Tuesday, DIY
Palo dinner - Wednesday, 8:30PM
Dubloon Sail & Snorkel - Wednesday AM
Castaway Cay Parasailing 10:30 AM

I can't wait for warm weather. Frost warning here tonight!!! Brrr...:scared1:

PS Sean and Kevin loved Star Trek this weekend...

[TheFatMansWife]

yep full vaction planning mode kicking in.

I am down to 82 days before I start my vacation,
Driving down from CT to Fl and back. We are about 18 - 21 hrs from Fl.
Will take in some sights on the way down and back.

we are 78 days until we actually fly to florida, then we are on 28days vacation ,14 of which are on the magic.
I cannot wait :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[kritter]

Good Evening, Everyone......

Had a GREAT day today. The kids school had 11 teachers out sick today. So they asked me sub. in second grade. (I used to teach Grade One before I have my beautiful twin girls.) It was such FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jenanderson]

Jen
We're booked on the early one too!!

Here is what we have:
Baths - Tuesday, DIY
Palo dinner - Wednesday, 8:30PM
Dubloon Sail & Snorkel - Wednesday AM
Castaway Cay Parasailing 10:30 AM

I can't wait for warm weather. Frost warning here tonight!!! Brrr...:scared1:

PS Sean and Kevin loved Star Trek this weekend...

We will be leaving Palo about when you are coming in Wednesday night! :goodvibes Our reservation is at 6:30 PM

Glad to hear the boys liked the movie! I am not a big Star Trek fan but this movie looks good.

[uncw89]

Jen,
I will be coming in Palo not long after you @7, unless we cancel it. DH isn't sure he wants to go! When I made the ressie I forgot to put his name in there. I called DCL and the lady I spoke to said that it was a table for 2. I hope she was right. Does anyone know if this is right? I hope so.
My excursions are: Tue-Baths
Wed-Butterfly Secrets and Mountain Views
Palo
Fri-Parasailing @ 2:30
From what I've seen on your website a lot of us will be doing the same excursions!

[tiqr]

[QUOTE=PoohJen;31857013]ARRRGGGHHHHH!!!!!! Unbelievable that posting at the Palo selection at 12:01 and I can't get a table at all on Monday the 17th.:headache:

Finally got one for Thursday, which may interfere w/ Character Breakfast - plus...I'm stuffed by Thursday!:rotfl:

I'm not too concerned though...I expect we'll have opportunity to change it around.:thumbsup2

Also signed up for the early Doubloon Snorkel Trip - the later one was full already! No problem, I wanted the earlier one...gives us the rest of the day to enjoy a quiet Magic! :cloud9:

Looks like we must have hit it at the same time - right down the line. I ended up having to reverse my preference - Brunch Thursday and Dinner Monday. Pooh. :confused3

Also haad to take the earlier Doubloon excursion. On the bright siide it will force the group up :yay::yay: and out :dance3:on an island day, so we'll have the afternoon to explore on our own.

Couldnt get a high ressie at all.

but overll - it is done. :cloud9:

[tiqr]

Jen,

How many more landyard orders do we need???

Also, I think maybe since the landyard ordering is due by June 5th how about we end the FE sign-ups for June 5th as well?????Thoughts??

I believe that we have requested (4) lanyards - early on. But I havent been on much, so just in case I got lost in the shuffle....

I agree with the FE deadline. I have already gotten a jump :scared:on my cruise shopping and also PU some FE items already - although I dont know the final count. I'd love to get this taken care of early. :love:

:surfweb:Becasue I am one of (probably) 13 other people in this country still with DIAL-UP:sad2::sad2:, I dont have easy access to your web-site to see all these wonderful updates I am hearing about. :wizard: so I ma not even sure what the FE count is up to.

[tiqr]

Has anyone else tried this on CC?

I have them reserved for the am, but am hoping for some input, as it is fairly expensive. We have two boys, 14 and 12 and they are asking for some excitement. I wouldnt opt for the Screaming Eagle - so I thought this may be an OK compromise.

Any thoughts?

[jenanderson]

I believe that we have requested (4) lanyards - early on. But I havent been on much, so just in case I got lost in the shuffle....

I agree with the FE deadline. I have already gotten a jump :scared:on my cruise shopping and also PU some FE items already - although I dont know the final count. I'd love to get this taken care of early. :love:

:surfweb:Becasue I am one of (probably) 13 other people in this country still with DIAL-UP:sad2::sad2:, I dont have easy access to your web-site to see all these wonderful updates I am hearing about. :wizard: so I ma not even sure what the FE count is up to.

I have you down for the lanyards (yep...you were on the list)! As soon as we hit June 5th...Kritter or I will send out detailed e-mails to everyone with the numbers on the FE. Right now there are 17 families (counting yours) on our FE list. Hope that helps!

Have a great night!
Jen

[jenanderson]

Jen,
I will be coming in Palo not long after you @7, unless we cancel it. DH isn't sure he wants to go! When I made the ressie I forgot to put his name in there. I called DCL and the lady I spoke to said that it was a table for 2. I hope she was right. Does anyone know if this is right? I hope so.
My excursions are: Tue-Baths
Wed-Butterfly Secrets and Mountain Views
Palo
Fri-Parasailing @ 2:30
From what I've seen on your website a lot of us will be doing the same excursions!

I will add your information to the web site when I work on it again (probably Tuesday or Wednesday). I would not let DH cancel out - we loved :lovestruc the dinner at Palo last time. Yep, your table would be for 2. Can't you go back in and edit your reservation to add him?

[uncw89]

I tried to go back and edit it, but it looked like I was rebooking it and That one was grayed out anyway. So I just backed out of it. I was afraid of meesing up what I had. We have the early dinner and I was wondering if we would have time to go to that with Ds (put him in the club) and then go to Palo. How long does Palo take? Would we be able to make it to the show?

[Melcatfish]

I tried to go back and edit it, but it looked like I was rebooking it and That one was grayed out anyway. So I just backed out of it. I was afraid of meesing up what I had. We have the early dinner and I was wondering if we would have time to go to that with Ds (put him in the club) and then go to Palo. How long does Palo take? Would we be able to make it to the show?

i would say yes you could do Palo at 7pm and still make the show at 8:30pm. Perhaps when you are seated mention to your server that you don't want to rush your dinner but that you do want to make the second show. I am sure they would be able to pace your meal accordingly.

Mel
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[allforpooh]

Hi All,

Here is the response I received from Palo Dining on any changes needed.

"We encourage you to continue to check www.DisneyCruise.com for availability to book and/or modify a reservation to Palo. The availability fluctuates, and a Palo reservation may become available online, prior to your cruise.

Otherwise, we encourage you to visit the Palo Dining Session on day of embarkation. The Palo Dining Session is held from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m., in Rockin Bar D's. (Located on Deck 3, forward.)"

Denise

[Empress Room]

Hi All,

Here is the response I received from Palo Dining on any changes needed.

"We encourage you to continue to check www.DisneyCruise.com for availability to book and/or modify a reservation to Palo. The availability fluctuates, and a Palo reservation may become available online, prior to your cruise.

Otherwise, we encourage you to visit the Palo Dining Session on day of embarkation. The Palo Dining Session is held from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m., in Rockin Bar D's. (Located on Deck 3, forward.)"

Denise

Interesting message. Someone had posted the Navigators from the April Tortola cruise and the "Welcome Aboard" sheet stated that Palo reservations could be made "Upon boarding - 3:30 p.m." I know they have changed this practice from time to time, but I think it wiser to get to the port early and get on board as early as possible (usually around 11:45 a.m. or noon) and head directly to Rockin' Bar D and stand in line. My experience in the recent past is that they open up the Palo dining reservations upon boarding, not at 1:00 p.m.

[allforpooh]

I agree, we will probably get in early since we are staying at the beach the night before and go straight to Rockin D Bar.

Denise

[notbernie]

Jenn, if you are updating we (my immediate family) are doing the Jost Van **** Beach day excursion in Tortola. A woman I work with did a sailing vacation around the islands and said Jost Van **** was beautiful. I didn't want to miss out on getting a "pain killer" at the Soggy Dollar either! Our friends are doing a Dolphin encounter on their own.

In St. Thomas we booked our own 1/2 day Snorkel trip since we have a 4 year old in our group and Disney has a minimum age 5.

Jennifer

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

CIAO all !!!
How is your week ??
Here days are so hectic ... I can hardly "reach" my PC ! :rolleyes:

but it's so relaxing reading about the excursions everyone has booked or thinks of !!! :hippie::hippie:

Here we have HOT Summer days / blue sky : it's a shame I am most of the time indoor - at school !!!

I'm reading here and there lots of info about the BVI : they look BEAUTIFUL and very interesting too !!! Can't wait to visit !!!!

Have to say ... though ... that I'm rather "warm" about St. Thomas ; do you know why all the land tours (but one ) have been discontinued ?? bad service ? "local" troubles ? ... :confused3
I'm not very excited about this port of call ... Any thoughts ??

Ciao , have a nice day / evening , laura :grouphug:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Interesting message. Someone had posted the Navigators from the April Tortola cruise and the "Welcome Aboard" sheet stated that Palo reservations could be made "Upon boarding - 3:30 p.m." I know they have changed this practice from time to time, but I think it wiser to get to the port early and get on board as early as possible (usually around 11:45 a.m. or noon) and head directly to Rockin' Bar D and stand in line. My experience in the recent past is that they open up the Palo dining reservations upon boarding, not at 1:00 p.m.

Its normally Rocking Bar D but do check as I have on one cruise gone to Palo itself for ressies and changes.....

Do it on boarding only, all gone in a reasonable time.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

i would say yes you could do Palo at 7pm and still make the show at 8:30pm. Perhaps when you are seated mention to your server that you don't want to rush your dinner but that you do want to make the second show. I am sure they would be able to pace your meal accordingly.

Mel
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Possible but a rush, the WDT opens at 8pm so seats go at that time, Palo dinner is not one to rush, so allow 90 mins> 120 mins.

Tip arrive early say 15 mins @ Palo they will accomodate you

[Empress Room]

Its normally Rocking Bar D but do check as I have on one cruise gone to Palo itself for ressies and changes.....

Do it on boarding only, all gone in a reasonable time.

I do remember that on one of my earliest cruises, Palo changes were made in the Palo restaurant; however, since they started using the multiple wireless laptop system a few years back, they seem to have changed to Rockin' Bar D/Wavebands so that there is a central location for Palo and main dining room assignments/rotation changes. In any event, the "Welcome Aboard" sheet will state where to go, just get in line as early as possible and you shouldn't have much (if any) trouble.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I do remember that on one of my earliest cruises, Palo changes were made in the Palo restaurant; however, since they started using the multiple wireless laptop system a few years back, they seem to have changed to Rockin' Bar D/Wavebands so that there is a central location for Palo and main dining room assignments/rotation changes. In any event, the "Welcome Aboard" sheet will state where to go, just get in line as early as possible and you shouldn't have much (if any) trouble.

On my cruise in 2007 they moved back from Rocking Bar D back to Palo, so only a year back, and that was with the wireless Laptop system.

In 2008 it was Rocking bar D, my point was to say check the location before the run.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/ANDREWPORTER/MEDNAV.jpg

[Empress Room]

On my cruise in 2007 they moved back from Rocking Bar D back to Palo, so only a year back, and that was with the wireless Laptop system.

In 2008 it was Rocking bar D, my point was to say check the location before the run.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/ANDREWPORTER/MEDNAV.jpg

Interesting, Andrew. I wonder if it had anything to do with that being an 11-day Med cruise? (More reservations available or more anticipated time to make those reservations involved perhaps? I see that the time was extended all the way until 4:00, which appears half an hour later than usual too.) I guess we'll see in 88 short days.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Interesting, Andrew. I wonder if it had anything to do with that being an 11-day Med cruise? (More reservations available or more anticipated time to make those reservations involved perhaps? I see that the time was extended all the way until 4:00, which appears half an hour later than usual too.) I guess we'll see in 88 short days.

Yes, might be the Med, might, be special cruises, not sure why it switches now and again. Now it has been Rocking Bar d for the last year. so a good chance thats it, my point is read the navigator, as you might have worked out your Sprint and route to Rocking Bar D, do it on autopilot, and find out everyone else has gone to Palo.

I think it also has something to do with where the concierge welcome aboard meeting is held, maybe they swap, as currently thats on embarkation in....Palo..

[Empress Room]

Yes, might be the Med, might, be special cruises, not sure why it switches now and again. Now it has been Rocking Bar d for the last year. so a good chance thats it, my point is read the navigator, as you might have worked out your Sprint and route to Rocking Bar D, do it on autopilot, and find out everyone else has gone to Palo.

I think it also has something to do with where the concierge welcome aboard meeting is held, maybe they swap, as currently thats on embarkation in....Palo..


Thankfully, no "Palo Sprint" for us this time. The Midnight Reservation Fairies smiled on me over the weekend and I was able to secure a Palo brunch for Monday at 11:00 and a Palo dinner for Thursday (Lobster Day?!) at 6:30. What is becoming clearer over the years, however, is that there are many more Castaway Club members out there now who set their 90-day calendars and jump on the internet.

On my first Magic cruise back in August of 1999 (a four-day! - coincided with the Wonder's maiden voyage and the two ships met bow-to-bow for fireworks at Castaway Cay) DW and I just stumbled upon Palo. No pre-boarding reservations were necessary, or even accepted. The maitre d' explained that for an extra $5, we were welcome to eat there, and "pick a table, any table." My, how the internet has changed things :rotfl:

[tiqr]

i would say yes you could do Palo at 7pm and still make the show at 8:30pm. Perhaps when you are seated mention to your server that you don't want to rush your dinner but that you do want to make the second show. I am sure they would be able to pace your meal accordingly.

Mel
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:confused3 It seems that many people have access to the schedule of events, i.e Pirate night, shows and showtimes, Captain's Dinner, Character Breakfast, etc.

Are you finding that information on the DCL website or is there some other source? Any insight as to where I would find that detail would be greatly appreciated. :worship::worship:

I missed some shows last time that I have sworn to myslef to catch this time around.

[jenanderson]

Jenn, if you are updating we (my immediate family) are doing the Jost Van **** Beach day excursion in Tortola. A woman I work with did a sailing vacation around the islands and said Jost Van **** was beautiful. I didn't want to miss out on getting a "pain killer" at the Soggy Dollar either! Our friends are doing a Dolphin encounter on their own.

In St. Thomas we booked our own 1/2 day Snorkel trip since we have a 4 year old in our group and Disney has a minimum age 5.

Jennifer

Jennifer - I put your excursions on the list. Maybe we will see you there...we reserved a private day sail in Tortola and will be stopping in for a "pain killer" of our own!

[jenanderson]

:confused3 It seems that many people have access to the schedule of events, i.e Pirate night, shows and showtimes, Captain's Dinner, Character Breakfast, etc.

Are you finding that information on the DCL website or is there some other source? Any insight as to where I would find that detail would be greatly appreciated. :worship::worship:

I missed some shows last time that I have sworn to myslef to catch this time around.

If you wait, about 10:00 PM tonight on our web site will be a .pdf with Navigators from the 1st Tortola Cruise this spring. We are assuming our cruise will have things on the same days and at the same time.

Look on the HOT TOPIC page and it will be there! It is great to read through it all and plan! I have already printed all 50+ pages out and have been highlighting and taking notes at night!

[kritter]

Good Evening Everyone......

Hope everyone had a GREAT day today. The weather here was GORGEOUS TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Good Evening Everyone......

Hope everyone had a GREAT day today. The weather here was GORGEOUS TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2


CIAOOO !!! how are your princess:princess: princesses ? End of school must NOT be too far ... :yay:

We are having beautiful SUNNY days , around 90° F !!!!!! :sunny:
My pupils will be on holiday since June 10th !!!!!!!!!!! :dance3:

;) I'm starting to go shopping for shirts / sun dresses and sandals ... :cloud9: to wear during our cruise !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer2:

Ciao , laura

I agree on June 5th as deadline for our FE !!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

:confused3 It seems that many people have access to the schedule of events, i.e Pirate night, shows and showtimes, Captain's Dinner, Character Breakfast, etc.

Are you finding that information on the DCL website or is there some other source? Any insight as to where I would find that detail would be greatly appreciated. :worship::worship:

I missed some shows last time that I have sworn to myself to catch this time around.

Character breakfast is easily worked out its the sea days after your first visit to Animators palate. So PLA for example is Thursday. First sitting around 8am 8.15am second 9.30am.

Pirate night is Tuesday

Meals


DAY1/2/3 Rotation dinner in each restaurant.AP/Lumière's / Parrot cay
Tuesday Pirates
Wednesday Masterchef
Thursday Captains Gala
Friday Till we meet again.




Showtimes 6.30 (2nd) 8.30 (1st sitting)


Saturday Welcome aboard
Sunday Golden Mickeys
Monday Twice charmed
Tuesday Film /Pirates
Wednesday Showtime
Thursday Disney Dreams
Friday Remember the Magic: Till we meet again

[kritter]

CIAOOO !!! how are your princess:princess: princesses ? End of school must NOT be too far ... :yay:

We are having beautiful SUNNY days , around 90° F !!!!!! :sunny:
My pupils will be on holiday since June 10th !!!!!!!!!!! :dance3:

;) I'm starting to go shopping for shirts / sun dresses and sandals ... :cloud9: to wear during our cruise !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer2:

Ciao , laura

I agree on June 5th as deadline for our FE !!

Hi Laura,,

Today is soo warm here too......

There are only 20 something days of school left.....The kids are sooooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How are things with you????!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Does anyone have the mickey Tortola Treasure Seekers sign? The one that I have in my signature..Does anyone have it a bit larger? When I try to enlarge that one it comes out to grainy.....I need it for my FE gifts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

CIAOOO !!! how are your princess:princess: princesses ? End of school must NOT be too far ... :yay:
We are having beautiful SUNNY days , around 90° F !!!!!! :sunny:
My pupils will be on holiday since June 10th !!!!!!!!!!! :dance3:
;) I'm starting to go shopping for shirts / sun dresses and sandals ... :cloud9: to wear during our cruise !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer2:
Ciao , laura
I agree on June 5th as deadline for our FE !!

Is the weather nice this weekend in Italy, and in particular Venice?

[PoohJen]

Does anyone have the mickey Tortola Treasure Seekers sign? The one that I have in my signature..Does anyone have it a bit larger? When I try to enlarge that one it comes out to grainy

I would love to be able to enlarge it too!:thumbsup2

[jbm02]

Character breakfast is easily worked out its the sea days after your first visit to Animators palate. So PLA for example is Thursday. First sitting around 8am 8.15am second 9.30am.

Pirate night is Tuesday

Meals


DAY1/2/3 Rotation dinner in each restaurant.AP/Lumière's / Parrot cay
Tuesday Pirates
Wednesday Masterchef
Thursday Captains Gala
Friday Till we meet again.




Showtimes 6.30 (2nd) 8.30 (1st sitting)


Saturday Welcome aboard
Sunday Golden Mickeys
Monday Twice charmed
Tuesday Film /Pirates
Wednesday Showtime
Thursday Disney Dreams
Friday Remember the Magic: Till we meet again


Does anyone know what "Showtime" is??
Thanks!! (that's the night of our Palo dinner so we might miss it...)

[caitlinsdad]

Does anyone have the mickey Tortola Treasure Seekers sign? The one that I have in my signature..Does anyone have it a bit larger? When I try to enlarge that one it comes out to grainy.....I need it for my FE gifts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will check my system for the oridgeal , but here is the other large one I have

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/caitlinsdaddy/Tortolashirt3.jpg

[jenanderson]

Does anyone know what "Showtime" is??
Thanks!! (that's the night of our Palo dinner so we might miss it...)

Jude - Here is what it says about Showtime:
Featuring the hip hop comedy of Alfred and Seymour in this high-energy show for the entire family.

What time is your dinner? We have dinner that night as well!

Did you get my e-mail?

Talk with you later!
Jen

[tiqr]

Character breakfast is easily worked out its the sea days after your first visit to Animators palate. So PLA for example is Thursday. First sitting around 8am 8.15am second 9.30am.

Pirate night is Tuesday

Meals


DAY1/2/3 Rotation dinner in each restaurant.AP/Lumière's / Parrot cay
Tuesday Pirates
Wednesday Masterchef
Thursday Captains Gala
Friday Till we meet again.




Showtimes 6.30 (2nd) 8.30 (1st sitting)


Saturday Welcome aboard
Sunday Golden Mickeys
Monday Twice charmed
Tuesday Film /Pirates
Wednesday Showtime
Thursday Disney Dreams
Friday Remember the Magic: Till we meet again


Excellent - my Hero!!!:yay::yay: Thank-you!!

[kritter]

I will check my system for the oridgeal , but here is the other large one I have

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/caitlinsdaddy/Tortolashirt3.jpg


Thanks, Ed.

Do you have it without the words ports of call????

[caitlinsdad]

Kristin
I dont have one without the words port of call, just this one before the ports were added

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/caitlinsdaddy/Tortolashirt2.jpg

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Is the weather nice this weekend in Italy, and in particular Venice?

Check on this link , it's in Italian -but easy to read ! :) and we think we can rely on it .

http://www.meteo.it/previsioni/Venezia%20(VE)/istat-27042

(Prob.precipitazioni means Is it likely to rain ? )

In few words : :sunny: beautiful days in Venice , nice temperatures , :thumbsup2 NO rain !!
( Maybe :confused3 YOU 'll find weather to be hot - in comparison to UK , especially from midday to late afternoon ).

Are you coming this week end ?? how long are you staying ???

If you are coming this week :banana: you'll have a WONDERFUL holiday !!!! :goodvibes

laura :goodvibes

Let me know if I can do something for you / family !

[kritter]

Kristin
I dont have one without the words port of call, just this one before the ports were added

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/caitlinsdaddy/Tortolashirt2.jpg

AWESOME thanks, ED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Does anyone know what "Showtime" is??
Thanks!! (that's the night of our Palo dinner so we might miss it...)
See the other post below your question, but it can be any 'act' they have a few regulars.
Excellent - my Hero!!!:yay::yay: Thank-you!!
:thumbsup2
Check on this link , it's in Italian -but easy to read ! :) and we think we can rely on it .

http://www.meteo.it/previsioni/Venezia%20(VE)/istat-27042

(Prob.precipitazioni means Is it likely to rain ? )

In few words : :sunny: beautiful days in Venice , nice temperatures , :thumbsup2 NO rain !!
( Maybe :confused3 YOU 'll find weather to be hot - in comparison to UK , especially from midday to late afternoon ).

Are you coming this week end ?? how long are you staying ???

If you are coming this week :banana: you'll have a WONDERFUL holiday !!!! :goodvibes

laura :goodvibes

Let me know if I can do something for you / family !
:thumbsup2

I am there all next week, good news on weather.:cool2:

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

I am there all next week, good news on weather.:cool2:

Have you thought/planned excursions - activities ?? :goodvibes Maybe a trip to Murano ? a stop for Italian gelato in one of their "calle" ?? or a romantic ( though :rotfl: expensive ) GONDOLA ?

:rolleyes1 I'm curious and :rotfl2: I'm Italian !!!

HAVE A WONDERFUL TRIP !!!!!!! We'll miss you :surfweb: on here !!!

Laura

[TheFatMansWife]

good evening everyone, beautiful nice sunny day here .
summer is here:cloud9:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Have you thought/planned excursions - activities ?? :goodvibes Maybe a trip to Murano ? a stop for Italian gelato in one of their "calle" ?? or a romantic ( though :rotfl: expensive ) GONDOLA ?
:rolleyes1 I'm curious and :rotfl2: I'm Italian !!!
HAVE A WONDERFUL TRIP !!!!!!! We'll miss you :surfweb: on here !!!

Laura

Well we will start off with a private water taxi, form the airport to the hotel but it includes the Grand canal was well, apart form that its unplanned a guide book and looking around.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

good evening everyone, beautiful nice sunny day here .
summer is here:cloud9:

Yes nice day!

[TonytheWop]

:cool1::cool1: It's official ..we are going on a DISNEY CRUISE !!!:cool1::cool1:

I just called my TA and paid the balance.:banana::yay::cheer2::dance3:

Although I haven't really paid..:confused3..just transferred the debt from DCL to my Visa.:eek:

Now, I have 30 days to come up with the real payment !!:confused3:scared:

I guess I could sell my shares in AIG, Bank of America, Chrysler, GM, and Fiat ( for Laura my Italian friend)..that should pay for a night at Palo's or Exotic Rasul !! :lmao::rotfl:

[kritter]

:cool1::cool1: It's official ..we are going on a DISNEY CRUISE !!!:cool1::cool1:

I just called my TA and paid the balance.:banana::yay::cheer2::dance3:

Although I haven't really paid..:confused3..just transferred the debt from DCL to my Visa.:eek:

Now, I have 30 days to come up with the real payment !!:confused3:scared:

I guess I could sell my shares in AIG, Bank of America, Chrysler, GM, and Fiat ( for Laura my Italian friend)..that should pay for a night at Palo's or Exotic Rasul !! :lmao::rotfl:

CONGRATS,,,,,Doesn't the Disney Visa give you six months no interest???