An Ohana Reunion...The Waterless Cruise...

[magiroux]

Thanks Des!
I was perusing the portal tonight and found a room, so we are booked at POR FQ. I was trying to get resorts that others were at too, but couldn't pass up $75 bucks a night and we like FQ anyway!
I have it booked 8/14-21, but may tweak it depending on prices of flights out. I have to be back by the 21st because I have my high school reunion on the 22nd :)

Kallie will be so excited! Not sure if we will keep it secret up until the departure, or break it to her at some point earlier.

It feels so great knowing "I'm going to Disney World" !
I will catch up on reservations and such after the wedding!

Awesome...so glad you are going to make it!

Hi all!

Ok..Ohana is reserved but I am still waiting to hear on 1900 Park Faire...they made me leave a message with the restaurant.

Ohana was available for 6:30...I know Wishes isn't until 10PM but hopefully that will work.

I will let you know as soon as possible about 1900 Park Faire.

:worship::worship: Thank you so much for calling, Des! And, thanks Roger letting us use your reservation number. I was really nervous my check in date was too close to the date we wanted to reserve.

The early bird.......

[tom31b]

Hi all!

Ok..Ohana is reserved but I am still waiting to hear on 1900 Park Faire...they made me leave a message with the restaurant.

Ohana was available for 6:30...I know Wishes isn't until 10PM but hopefully that will work.

I will let you know as soon as possible about 1900 Park Faire.

Those going could pool hop...

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Glad you can make it! I love POFQ! One of my favoritie resorts with the theme, not huge so everything's close, pool is great, plus beignets! DD & I made a special trip over on one of our trips just to get beignets. Yummo!



Woohoo thanks for doing the ADRs Des! What night is Ohana?

Awesome...so glad you are going to make it!



:worship::worship: Thank you so much for calling, Des! And, thanks Roger letting us use your reservation number. I was really nervous my check in date was too close to the date we wanted to reserve.

The early bird.......

No problem...and thanks Roger!! Ohana is Tuesday night. I am STILL waiting on 1900..I've called twice and am getting upset..why make us call the restaurant if you aren't going to make the reservation? :confused3

[4fosterkids]

Is there a particular page that has everybody's plans and dining reservations on? I'm at work and can't concentrate anyway, with all the final wedding details, so figured I would do some vacation plans ;)

[magiroux]

Is there a particular page that has everybody's plans and dining reservations on? I'm at work and can't concentrate anyway, with all the final wedding details, so figured I would do some vacation plans ;)

Well, since you asked :rotfl2::rotfl2:



Saturday 8/8 Arrive VWL, (L) Fultons, food shop (D) @ home
Sunday 8/9 MK - RD, (L) Plaza 11:40am, exit HDDR 7:15PM, Spectro, Wishes, late night
Monday 8/10 Rest till 2pm, (B,L) @ Home, TL or BB (D) DTD CS or @ home
Tuesday 8/11 AK – RD, (L) RFC 11:45, MJJP, exit (D) @ home or Trail’s End
Wednesday 8/12 EPCOT – RD, (L) CDF Noon (for Remy) (D) @ home
Thursday 8/13 DHS – RD, (L) CS – Fairfax or SCC (D) @ home
Friday 8/14 (B) @ home, pack, DQ 11:30 (D) HoB 5:15PM, DTD
Saturday 8/15 Move to BCV (D) Flying Fish 5:55
Sunday 8/16 Hang at BCV, DHS for Fantasmic
Monday 8/17 Epcot (for WS), (L) @ CDF or WS CS
(D)Grand Gathering, Illuminations

Tuesday 8/18 (B) @ home, DQ (D) ‘Ohana, Wishes from the beach or JellyRolls?
Wednesday 8/19 Jim H -Hang @ BCV, (L)Big River Grille w/Sue, (D) Bennihana's - (Back Up - MK) Jellyrolls?
Thursday 8/20 TL or BB – RP, 2pm exit (D) 1900 Park Fare/JellyRolls?

Friday 8/21 Hang @ BCV, pack MK – late last night!


(B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. (RD) Rope Drop

Yes, I have issues :rolleyes1

[magiroux]

No problem...and thanks Roger!! Ohana is Tuesday night. I am STILL waiting on 1900..I've called twice and am getting upset..why make us call the restaurant if you aren't going to make the reservation? :confused3

Are they just blowing you off or have you talked to someone and are wiaitng for a definate answer?

I know I called Ohana three times with some general questions about booking if I ended up with more than 31 people (group dining said I would then have to go thru Ohana direct) and they never called me back. Maybe you could try DVC Member Services and see if they will help :confused3. That was my back plan if I needed to call them and couldn't get any help.

[4fosterkids]

Well, since you asked :rotfl2::rotfl2:



Saturday 8/8 Arrive VWL, (L) Fultons, food shop (D) @ home
Sunday 8/9 MK - RD, (L) Plaza 11:40am, exit HDDR 7:15PM, Spectro, Wishes, late night
Monday 8/10 Rest till 2pm, (B,L) @ Home, TL or BB (D) DTD CS or @ home
Tuesday 8/11 AK – RD, (L) RFC 11:45, MJJP, exit (D) @ home or Trail’s End
Wednesday 8/12 EPCOT – RD, (L) CDF Noon (for Remy) (D) @ home
Thursday 8/13 DHS – RD, (L) CS – Fairfax or SCC (D) @ home
Friday 8/14 (B) @ home, pack, DQ 11:30 (D) HoB 5:15PM, DTD
Saturday 8/15 Move to BCV (D) Flying Fish 5:55
Sunday 8/16 Hang at BCV, DHS for Fantasmic
Monday 8/17 Epcot (for WS), (L) @ CDF or WS CS
(D)Grand Gathering, Illuminations

Tuesday 8/18 (B) @ home, DQ (D) ‘Ohana, Wishes from the beach or JellyRolls?
Wednesday 8/19 Jim H -Hang @ BCV, (L)Big River Grille w/Sue, (D) Bennihana's - (Back Up - MK) Jellyrolls?
Thursday 8/20 TL or BB – RP, 2pm exit (D) 1900 Park Fare/JellyRolls?

Friday 8/21 Hang @ BCV, pack MK – late last night!


(B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. (RD) Rope Drop

Yes, I have issues :rolleyes1

woohoo! You are busy!! :)
Thanks for the info!

[tom31b]

Well, since you asked :rotfl2::rotfl2:



Saturday 8/8 Arrive VWL, (L) Fultons, food shop (D) @ home
Sunday 8/9 MK - RD, (L) Plaza 11:40am, exit HDDR 7:15PM, Spectro, Wishes, late night
Monday 8/10 Rest till 2pm, (B,L) @ Home, TL or BB (D) DTD CS or @ home
Tuesday 8/11 AK – RD, (L) RFC 11:45, MJJP, exit (D) @ home or Trail’s End
Wednesday 8/12 EPCOT – RD, (L) CDF Noon (for Remy) (D) @ home
Thursday 8/13 DHS – RD, (L) CS – Fairfax or SCC (D) @ home
Friday 8/14 (B) @ home, pack, DQ 11:30 (D) HoB 5:15PM, DTD
Saturday 8/15 Move to BCV (D) Flying Fish 5:55
Sunday 8/16 Hang at BCV, DHS for Fantasmic
Monday 8/17 Epcot (for WS), (L) @ CDF or WS CS
(D)Grand Gathering, Illuminations

Tuesday 8/18 (B) @ home, DQ (D) ‘Ohana, Wishes from the beach or JellyRolls?
Wednesday 8/19 Jim H -Hang @ BCV, (L)Big River Grille w/Sue, (D) Bennihana's - (Back Up - MK) Jellyrolls?
Thursday 8/20 TL or BB – RP, 2pm exit (D) 1900 Park Fare/JellyRolls?

Friday 8/21 Hang @ BCV, pack MK – late last night!


(B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. (RD) Rope Drop

Yes, I have issues :rolleyes1

Issues? Not in this crowd, didn't you see the spreadsheep?

[tom31b]

Well, since you asked :rotfl2::rotfl2:



Saturday 8/8 Arrive VWL, (L) Fultons, food shop (D) @ home
Sunday 8/9 MK - RD, (L) Plaza 11:40am, exit HDDR 7:15PM, Spectro, Wishes, late night
Monday 8/10 Rest till 2pm, (B,L) @ Home, TL or BB (D) DTD CS or @ home
Tuesday 8/11 AK – RD, (L) RFC 11:45, MJJP, exit (D) @ home or Trail’s End
Wednesday 8/12 EPCOT – RD, (L) CDF Noon (for Remy) (D) @ home
Thursday 8/13 DHS – RD, (L) CS – Fairfax or SCC (D) @ home
Friday 8/14 (B) @ home, pack, DQ 11:30 (D) HoB 5:15PM, DTD
Saturday 8/15 Move to BCV (D) Flying Fish 5:55
Sunday 8/16 Hang at BCV, DHS for Fantasmic
Monday 8/17 Epcot (for WS), (L) @ CDF or WS CS
(D)Grand Gathering, Illuminations

Tuesday 8/18 (B) @ home, DQ (D) ‘Ohana, Wishes from the beach or JellyRolls?
Wednesday 8/19 Jim H -Hang @ BCV, (L)Big River Grille w/Sue, (D) Bennihana's - (Back Up - MK) Jellyrolls?
Thursday 8/20 TL or BB – RP, 2pm exit (D) 1900 Park Fare/JellyRolls?

Friday 8/21 Hang @ BCV, pack MK – late last night!


(B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. (RD) Rope Drop

Yes, I have issues :rolleyes1

Wow, going to the Department of Homeland Security?

[got2travel]

Thanks Des!
I was perusing the portal tonight and found a room, so we are booked at POR FQ. I was trying to get resorts that others were at too, but couldn't pass up $75 bucks a night and we like FQ anyway!
I have it booked 8/14-21, but may tweak it depending on prices of flights out. I have to be back by the 21st because I have my high school reunion on the 22nd :)

Kallie will be so excited! Not sure if we will keep it secret up until the departure, or break it to her at some point earlier.

It feels so great knowing "I'm going to Disney World" !
I will catch up on reservations and such after the wedding!


Hey Jill....FYI free dining starts 8/16, you might consider 2 separate reservations so you can get it.

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Are they just blowing you off or have you talked to someone and are wiaitng for a definate answer?

I know I called Ohana three times with some general questions about booking if I ended up with more than 31 people (group dining said I would then have to go thru Ohana direct) and they never called me back. Maybe you could try DVC Member Services and see if they will help :confused3. That was my back plan if I needed to call them and couldn't get any help.

They are blowing me off completely..I have called supervisors..group ding reg dining...ugh....!


And Jill..I got your PM...I will get back to you...I have been busy with this and also I had a booking today and I have my Girl Scout Award ceremony tonight for the local 40 troops so I am a little stressed at the moment...

I need some pixie dust!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Ok...here is where we are....group dining can not make the 1900 ressie...they reached a supervisor who informed them they do not know why I called back..they have 72 hours to let me know if I can have the group ressie (their vmail and CM keep saying there will be a cb in 2 hours) so..I will need to wait until Sunday to see if we have the ressie. I will prob check back tomorrow and see if they have a status update..I can't believe it takes that long to decide if we will fit or not :headache:

[magiroux]

Issues? Not in this crowd, didn't you see the spreadsheep?

yes, but are you packing your Pampered Chef collapsible bowls and non-stick omlette pan for optium comfort in preparing home cooked meals.....

I'm not well....

Wow, going to the Department of Homeland Security?

I do have trouble with that. It will always be MGM to me

Ok...here is where we are....group dining can not make the 1900 ressie...they reached a supervisor who informed them they do not know why I called back..they have 72 hours to let me know if I can have the group ressie (their vmail and CM keep saying there will be a cb in 2 hours) so..I will need to wait until Sunday to see if we have the ressie. I will prob check back tomorrow and see if they have a status update..I can't believe it takes that long to decide if we will fit or not :headache:

What a PITA, Des. It is very frustrating that they treat our vacations that we scrimp and save for with such indifference :mad:. Hopefully everything works out in our favor.

Hope it's not too late for some pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:

Thanks again for all your time and planning!

[magiroux]

OK - some interesting conversations going on about the new On-line ADR System about to be open to the general public.....

(FYI - IMACM appears to be a seasoned Disney Dining CM. He/She has always been a super helpful poster on the restaurant board. Since they are a current CM posting on a public forum, sometimes you need to read between the lines ;) )

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2174824&page=7

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2176803

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Glad to help out in any way possible. Thanks Des for all the help. Sorry that your day has been so stressful. Here is a link to our priliminary plans.

Rough Draft (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=rl57Q7I2mYhFGq4L6q9mRIQ)

[dahuffy]

Hi all!

Ok..Ohana is reserved but I am still waiting to hear on 1900 Park Faire...they made me leave a message with the restaurant.

Ohana was available for 6:30...I know Wishes isn't until 10PM but hopefully that will work.

I will let you know as soon as possible about 1900 Park Faire.

:yay:

[dahuffy]

Wow, going to the Department of Homeland Security?

Or it could be Dept. of Human Services.

[dahuffy]

Glad to help out in any way possible. Thanks Des for all the help. Sorry that your day has been so stressful. Here is a link to our priliminary plans.

Rough Draft (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=rl57Q7I2mYhFGq4L6q9mRIQ)

Kevin will have to be putting one of these together too,I'm sure! :laughing:

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Glad to help out in any way possible. Thanks Des for all the help. Sorry that your day has been so stressful. Here is a link to our priliminary plans.

Rough Draft (http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=rl57Q7I2mYhFGq4L6q9mRIQ)

Thats ok...MA told me about the online ressies for TA's only..I was so excited! I tried to get on to book your ADRs last night..it let me do one and then no others (as you saw your confirmation prob in your email) Then it kicked me to the curb...LOL....I got up and booked everything no problem until I got to 1900...then I was transferred all over....everyone kept saying...1 hour...it was like a broken record...anyways..I will call again tomorrow...no big deal. The nice thing was being able to use your ressie was that we got to book Ohana, Prime Time and Boma.

I appreciate it! The problem now is when you go into the online ADR..it still only lets you book the 90 days...not the +10.

Have a great night!

[magiroux]

Not sure if we're arriving on the 16th or not yet, but if we do we might. Oh & we never do the package anymore. We found we get better seats without. Of course that was before they cut down the amount of nights they show it, but we'll take our chances.

OK, let me know. I agree, better seats and I don't like that they make you have dinner at 4PM.

[cruisin'Mike]

Hi all!

Ok..Ohana is reserved but I am still waiting to hear on 1900 Park Faire...they made me leave a message with the restaurant.

Ohana was available for 6:30...I know Wishes isn't until 10PM but hopefully that will work.

I will let you know as soon as possible about 1900 Park Faire.


The last time we did Ohana with a group of about 30 people, we were there for nearly 3 hours. And, surprisingly, the servers were fantastic and didn't rush us at all. We stopped at the gift shop to pick up some wine colers and then just hung out on the beach until Wishes started.

Like Tom said, since we're DVC members, we can pool hop at the Poly. We may pack some bathing suits for the kids that night. Maybe even my Speedo and bling!:scared1:

[cruisin'Mike]

Do we have a day picked out for a water park. Just trying to plan our days (and most importantly, our meals). I know we talked about it at one point, but I couldn't find it in the thread.

Thanks!

[dahuffy]

The last time we did Ohana with a group of about 30 people, we were there for nearly 3 hours. And, surprisingly, the servers were fantastic and didn't rush us at all. We stopped at the gift shop to pick up some wine colers and then just hung out on the beach until Wishes started.

Like Tom said, since we're DVC members, we can pool hop at the Poly. We may pack some bathing suits for the kids that night. Maybe even my Speedo and bling!:scared1:

Sounds like a fun day to me!

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Do we have a day picked out for a water park. Just trying to plan our days (and most importantly, our meals). I know we talked about it at one point, but I couldn't find it in the thread.

Thanks!

Mike I think that we are doing it on Thursday. At least that is what I have planned on.

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hi there,

Thursday is the water park..unfortunately I just got off of the phone with the 1900 CM..he put us at a 4:30 ressie...need plan B..I need to get 3 of us to book 1900 for 10 guests each for that night....I wont cancel our ressie just yet..just in case...

To say I am frustrated is an understatement.

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I need people's thoughts - I do not think enough of us can book 1900 tomorrow...I think it will take a couple of days...the time isn't so bad except that to get from the water park to dinner is the tough part.

What is everyone's thoughts? Even if we book 3 groups - no gty that we will sit together or nea each other..do we want to:

1. Go to the waterpark on Wednesday (and I know this affects people's plans)
and keep the 4:30 at 1900 on Thursday

2. Try and see if in the next couple of days we can get 3 7:00 ressies from people and hope for the best

3 . Cancel 1900 and just do our own thing


Let me know....sorry for the trouble...I guess they just don't like groups :confused3

Or if someone else wants to try and book a group for us using their ressie # (they know me know) for &PM...that would be great as well.

[arlenesp]

Wow where is the Disney Magic???? I would like to be included in the BOMA since I have never been and I think the 1900 first if we can get it. If everyone is going to Ohana for a get together and we can't get 1900 count me in. I am thinking of the water park. Prob not, but I am still deliberating. Let me know what happens with the ressies.

[Stepht5]

By the way, Stephanie posted on FB that her dad had 5 bypasses and was in recovery.

Prayers for you and your family, Steph :hug:. Post an update when you can.

So sorry to hear this news! Sending Steph my best! :hug:

Thanks for letting us know June!

Thanks everyone....This has been a horrible couple of weeks. My brother ended up in the hospital for 2 wks (the lung infection thing that they now are telling him *might be cancer*) UGH! He still is too weak to do much but, sit around.... :sad2:

Then my dad calls to tell me *I'm in the hospital and I need to have bypass surgery* Up until that day he had never had a health problem - 70 and he was on no meds at all!....in July he moved from just in the next city (Arlington/30mins away and near where I go several times a week with the kids...) to NINE hours south of us.....for NO reason other then *I like it down there*.
I was finally able to fly down last weekend and I got home yesterday afternoon. My dad can't drive or do anything (lifting nothing heavier then 5lbs....) for at least 4 - 6 more weeks.

Greg REALLY wants to go down and stay with Dad for a week or so and then drive dad up here for me. I told Greg that he has to feel better first so, that I don't have to make an emergency trip down there to help them BOTH! :rotfl2:

I like to know what is going on and to be able to formulate a plan....so, this is driving me crazy! LOL!

Oh, and my dad is still insisting on making it to Chicago the last weekend in June for the famiy reunion..... His original plan was to drive up there and back BUT, he won't even be cleared for driving by then (or if he is it will only be within the week of the reunion).

I've appreciated every single prayer -- I KNOW that is the only thing that is helping me through this...

[arlenesp]

Steph my heart goes out to you. Sometimes family can be a PITA.Everyone has their own agenda and it looks like they all expect you to pull the weight.I know you will feel better if Dad is with you.And Greg needs to heal. I will be thinking of you. Hope it all works out.:grouphug:

[Stepht5]

Steph my heart goes out to you. Sometimes family can be a PITA.Everyone has their own agenda and it looks like they all expect you to pull the weight.I know you will feel better if Dad is with you.And Greg needs to heal. I will be thinking of you. Hope it all works out.:grouphug:

Thanks, Arlene. Can you tell it made me feel better to type it all out??

I removed the part, of my post, complaining about my other brother and sister. :)

[magiroux]

Thanks everyone....This has been a horrible couple of weeks. My brother ended up in the hospital for 2 wks (the lung infection thing that they now are telling him *might be cancer*) UGH! He still is too weak to do much but, sit around.... :sad2:

Then my dad calls to tell me *I'm in the hospital and I need to have bypass surgery* Up until that day he had never had a health problem - 70 and he was on no meds at all!....in July he moved from just in the next city (Arlington/30mins away and near where I go several times a week with the kids...) to NINE hours south of us.....for NO reason other then *I like it down there*.
I was finally able to fly down last weekend and I got home yesterday afternoon. My dad can't drive or do anything (lifting nothing heavier then 5lbs....) for at least 4 - 6 more weeks.

Greg REALLY wants to go down and stay with Dad for a week or so and then drive dad up here for me. I told Greg that he has to feel better first so, that I don't have to make an emergency trip down there to help them BOTH! :rotfl2:

I like to know what is going on and to be able to formulate a plan....so, this is driving me crazy! LOL!

Oh, and my dad is still insisting on making it to Chicago the last weekend in June for the famiy reunion..... His original plan was to drive up there and back BUT, he won't even be cleared for driving by then (or if he is it will only be within the week of the reunion).

I've appreciated every single prayer -- I KNOW that is the only thing that is helping me through this...

Awww, Steph :hug:. Just way too much on your plate right now.

I will defiantely say a prayer for you, your Dad and your brother.

We are all thinking of you!!

[magiroux]

I need people's thoughts - I do not think enough of us can book 1900 tomorrow...I think it will take a couple of days...the time isn't so bad except that to get from the water park to dinner is the tough part.

What is everyone's thoughts? Even if we book 3 groups - no gty that we will sit together or nea each other..do we want to:

1. Go to the waterpark on Wednesday (and I know this affects people's plans)
and keep the 4:30 at 1900 on Thursday

2. Try and see if in the next couple of days we can get 3 7:00 ressies from people and hope for the best

3 . Cancel 1900 and just do our own thing


Let me know....sorry for the trouble...I guess they just don't like groups :confused3

Or if someone else wants to try and book a group for us using their ressie # (they know me know) for &PM...that would be great as well.


Sorry, wasn't around last night and didn't see this until a few minutes ago. I was able to make a reservation for 1900 Park Fare for 10 Adults for 8/20 -7:30PM. Hope that helps some.

My thoughts:

1. We wouldn't be able to do Wednesday so if that is what the group decides you would need to take us off the list.

2. So, now we have two tables of 10? 7:25 & 7:30

3. I would be up for that too.

Did you mean call 1900 for a group ressie? I'll give it a shot, but I need the booking info.

[magiroux]

Hi there,

Thursday is the water park..unfortunately I just got off of the phone with the 1900 CM..he put us at a 4:30 ressie...need plan B..I need to get 3 of us to book 1900 for 10 guests each for that night....I wont cancel our ressie just yet..just in case...

To say I am frustrated is an understatement.

I know it's frustrating but it will all work out, Des. Don't worry :grouphug:

[allshookup]

Des asked me to try & make a reservation for 1900 on the 20th around 7pm for 10 people (she got 7:10) but when I called Disney Dining I realized I can't call until Tuesday the 19th because my check-in day is the 17th. Duh I forgot they mean exactly 90 days & not like DVC where it just goes by your check-in day. Anybody checking in on or before the 15th that can call today???

[Stepht5]

Des asked me to try & make a reservation for 1900 on the 20th around 7pm for 10 people (she got 7:10) but when I called Disney Dining I realized I can't call until Tuesday the 19th because my check-in day is the 17th. Duh I forgot they mean exactly 90 days & not like DVC where it just goes by your check-in day. Anybody checking in on or before the 15th that can call today???

From FB ---

Mary Giroux at 8:33am May 17
Des - wasn't arond last night and didn't see your shout out - I made a reservation for 10 for 7:30PM

[allshookup]

From FB ---

Mary Giroux at 8:33am May 17
Des - wasn't arond last night and didn't see your shout out - I made a reservation for 10 for 7:30PM

I guess she still needs a third person to make a res so we have appx. 30 altogether at 1900.

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Sorry, wasn't around last night and didn't see this until a few minutes ago. I was able to make a reservation for 1900 Park Fare for 10 Adults for 8/20 -7:30PM. Hope that helps some.

My thoughts:

1. We wouldn't be able to do Wednesday so if that is what the group decides you would need to take us off the list.

2. So, now we have two tables of 10? 7:25 & 7:30

3. I would be up for that too.

Did you mean call 1900 for a group ressie? I'll give it a shot, but I need the booking info.

Hi there!

MA...I am sending you a note on FB because I am not sure you will get this one here.

[magiroux]

Hi there!

MA...I am sending you a note on FB because I am not sure you will get this one here.


Des, fly by posting from my SIL's....

Changed ressie to 13 adults

[dahuffy]

Des, fly by posting from my SIL's....

Changed ressie to 13 adults

Who's group are we in?

[arlenesp]

Thanks, Arlene. Can you tell it made me feel better to type it all out??

I removed the part, of my post, complaining about my other brother and sister. :)

Things will work out

As for the dinning. I am so confused :confused3!!!!!Just need to wait til it gets all sorted out.

[arlenesp]

Wish I could access FB from here but glad dis is available.

[pdarrah]

Hi Everyone!

We have survived yet another Plant Sale yesterday, so I will hopefully be around a little more now. We also had our last choir concert until next fall last nght (yes AFTER a full day of Plant Sale! :eek:) so that is off the schedule for the summer. I still get to cart Darrah around to step-dance, fiddle lessons, and karate - but his school orchestra is finished for the year too!


1. Go to the waterpark on Wednesday (and I know this affects people's plans)
and keep the 4:30 at 1900 on Thursday

2. Try and see if in the next couple of days we can get 3 7:00 ressies from people and hope for the best

3 . Cancel 1900 and just do our own thing


Let me know....sorry for the trouble...I guess they just don't like groups :confused3

Or if someone else wants to try and book a group for us using their ressie # (they know me know) for &PM...that would be great as well.

1. I'm afraid that wouldn't work for us at all. We won't get to WDW until Wednesday evening.

2. This would be OK with us - It might be possible to talk to 1900 right before hand and ask them to seat the groups near each other.

3. We could try the "do our own thing". One idea would be to car-pool everyone over to a resort with a good food court - Dixie Landing (Riverside) has a good one. I assume that Carribean Beach probably has one too. Another method would be to all bring our own "take-out" (some sort of counter service) to a single location. Maybe the beach by the lake at Beach club? (are there any tables there?) Those of us with cars might need to help a few DISers who aren't staying at BC get there and back to other resorts.

Disney has NEVER really liked big groups! Way back before the DIS, we were very involved in a Disney group on Compuserve (it may even have been the 1st group to do "meets" at WDW) It was ALWAYS a problem trying to deal with Disney for things like a group dinner. They never wanted to work with groups bigger than 8-10 people.

Pamela

[pdarrah]

Sooo.... Is anyone else staying past Saturday morning? We are ariving to this party late (Wednesday night) and won't be flying out until Sunday evening. Will we be all alone Saturday & Sunday?

Pamela

[allshookup]

Well thanks very much to Des & Mary Ann we did end up getting 2 large reservations for after 7pm at 1900. Thanks to Mike also who tried like hell to get us a reservation, but there was nothing available except around 6pm. It worked out because Mary Ann was able to add a few to hers so anybody that sent a PM to Des that they wanted to be included should be & hopefully we can sit near each other. :thumbsup2

Of course we could always plan on some snacks or order some pizzas around the quiet pool or beach at BCV? We should be hanging there just about every night & for anyone not staying there you just need to say you're visiting one of us & they'll let you park no problem or you could take a bus to DHS & take the boat over.

Des not to give you more work, but maybe we could put together an itinerary for group activities on the first page? I know not everyone is doing everything, but the Illuminations dinner, Ohana, 1900, water park, etc. that was open to everyone? I'm a little unclear is to what day is what myself at this point, but I'd gladly type something up myself as long as I have the correct day & times. :goodvibes

Can't wait to see everyone! :cool1:

[tom31b]

Some fireworks pics from Poly beach (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31822218&postcount=13)

[magiroux]

Who's group are we in?

Doesn't matter....Des had 23 people signed up. She made an ADR for 10 and I made an ADR for 13 and we get there early and try to be seated as close together as possible. We'll figure out the seating when we get there, however it fits :confused3

Things will work out

As for the dinning. I am so confused :confused3!!!!!Just need to wait til it gets all sorted out.

If you signed up for Ohana (see post #471) it is Dinner at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, 8/18. If you signed up for 1900 Park Fare with Des, that is for Thursday 8/20 @ 7:25 & 7:35 - we should get there early and try to be seated together.

If you signed up and are not going to make it please let someone know so that we can adjust the reservation :thumbsup2

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hi everyone

Those that signed up for 1900..i sent you a message on FB...we willbe meeting at 1900 at 7PM on the 20th. Thanks to everyone who helped on this...it has been a pain but we have it figured out!

I just got home from a really long weekend....I will put together an itenerary in the next couple of days. I think the only thing we really arent doing is getting together (planned) at a park other then the water park.

We have no plans scheduled for Wed or Fri evenings so those are still open.

We will be atthe new Kidani Village on Sat and Sunday evenings...We should get there about 2ish on Sat..we have dinner ressies that evening but anyone who wants to see them are welcome to come by between 3-5:30.

Talk to everyone soon. Thank you again..this is such an awesome group!

[dahuffy]

Hi everyone

Those that signed up for 1900..i sent you a message on FB...we willbe meeting at 1900 at 7PM on the 20th. Thanks to everyone who helped on this...it has been a pain but we have it figured out!

I just got home from a really long weekend....I will put together an itenerary in the next couple of days. I think the only thing we really arent doing is getting together (planned) at a park other then the water park.

We have no plans scheduled for Wed or Fri evenings so those are still open.

We will be atthe new Kidani Village on Sat and Sunday evenings...We should get there about 2ish on Sat..we have dinner ressies that evening but anyone who wants to see them are welcome to come by between 3-5:30.

Talk to everyone soon. Thank you again..this is such an awesome group!

We love you too Des! And thank you.

[dahuffy]

Sooo.... Is anyone else staying past Saturday morning? We are ariving to this party late (Wednesday night) and won't be flying out until Sunday evening. Will we be all alone Saturday & Sunday?

Pamela

Our flight leaves around 2pm on Sat.

[villagesbarbara]

Just catching up. I'm in the 4th week of my 5 week long visit up North. This week I'm in Connecticut. Then one more week in PA for DGD's recital and then finally home to FL. Looks like they finally got some much needed rain the last few days. DH reports 7 inches in the last four days. It's about time.

Sounds like everyone is busy with plans. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in August. It's been a busy year. Brought a lot of our REPO pictures up to show family and had a great time reliving the trip.

We are really going thru DCL withdrawal. But with the economy we are going to have to be giving some of our business to it's competition. The girls and I are going on RCCL's Freedom of the Seas in October. This will be our first time on RCCL. I haven't had any time with just the two girls in over ten years. We are looking forward to a week of relaxing with no hectic schedule of must do's. It's a fund raising cruise for my homeowner's assn charitable foundation and the price was too good to pass up. The girls had been planning a long food & wine weekend for the same time so everything fell into place. Of course, DD is selling the trip to her DH as a "fact-finding" mission so that she can check out the kids programs to see if we would want to book a trip for the whole crew. You know she wouldn't think about taking the kids on a cruise if she hadn't checked out the program. Yeah right! Well it sounds good anyway. This will be the first time he's alone with both kids by himself. Should be interesting. Has anyone sailed on FOS?

Has any decision been made on the water park day or which water park?

Hope everyone has a safe Memorial Day.

Barbara

[arlenesp]

Hi Barb.
Funny I was thinking of you the other day. Let me know how the cruise goes. Since it is at the port it may be a possibility for me if the $ is right. Hope to see you this August. :goodvibes

[villagesbarbara]

Hi Barb.
Funny I was thinking of you the other day. Let me know how the cruise goes. Since it is at the port it may be a possibility for me if the $ is right. Hope to see you this August. :goodvibes

We are going to be there in August (Monday to Thursday). Dave has to work Friday so we'll be heading out late on Thursday. Maybe we can get together for lunch.

I'm looking forward to the cruise in October, although I don't expect RCCL will be DCL, it should be fun just relaxing with the girls. We are looking into a holiday cruise for the whole family for December 2010 and both RCCL and Carnival have options. Now that the grand kids are getting to school age we are going to be limited more to vacation times and you know about DCL and holiday cruises. I checked on DCL for that time and there's no way we can afford it.

Can't wait to get home next week. I need a Disney fix. Have to hit Star Wars Weekend. It will be the first one that Heather is missing. She doesn't get to FL until June 17th this year.

Barbara

[magiroux]

****Price Increase at 'Ohana*****

They have just increased the price of 'Ohana. It was $26.99 for adults, $10.99 for children.

Now the prices listed are $30.99 and $14.99.

Is everyone who signed up for the group dinner still interested?

money-grubbing rodent :furious:

[allshookup]

****Price Increase at 'Ohana*****

They have just increased the price of 'Ohana. It was $26.99 for adults, $10.99 for children.

Now the prices listed are $30.99 and $14.99.

Is everyone who signed up for the group dinner still interested?

money-grubbing rodent :furious:


Yes we're still interested Mary Ann. I guess since 'Ohana went up, we can probably assume just about every place is also right?

[magiroux]

Yes we're still interested Mary Ann. I guess since 'Ohana went up, we can probably assume just about every place is also right?

C&P from another thread.....

"During seasons of high demand, Disney raises the prices at most of the prix fixe restaurants.

Below are the restaurants and dates when you can expect to pay more. On average, it's $4.00 more per person ages 10 and up, $2.00 more per child ages 3 -9.

December 16, 2008 - January 3, 2009
April 5 - April 18, 2009
May 24 - July 11, 2009
Restaurants:

1900 Park Fare
Akershus
Biergarten
Boma
Cape May Cafe
Chef Mickey's
Cinderella's Royal Table
Crystal Palace
Garden Grill
Hollywood and Vine
Liberty Tree Tavern (dinner)
Ohana
Trails End
Tusker House

I tried to find out if this was a "seasonal upcharge" or a price increase and really couldn't get an answer.

I checked 1900 Park Fare and so far it does not show a price increase but I'll keep an eye on it

[dahuffy]

****Price Increase at 'Ohana*****

They have just increased the price of 'Ohana. It was $26.99 for adults, $10.99 for children.

Now the prices listed are $30.99 and $14.99.

Is everyone who signed up for the group dinner still interested?

money-grubbing rodent :furious:

We'll go along with the majority.

[dahuffy]

C&P from another thread.....

"During seasons of high demand, Disney raises the prices at most of the prix fixe restaurants.

Below are the restaurants and dates when you can expect to pay more. On average, it's $4.00 more per person ages 10 and up, $2.00 more per child ages 3 -9.

December 16, 2008 - January 3, 2009
April 5 - April 18, 2009
May 24 - July 11, 2009
Restaurants:

1900 Park Fare
Akershus
Biergarten
Boma
Cape May Cafe
Chef Mickey's
Cinderella's Royal Table
Crystal Palace
Garden Grill
Hollywood and Vine
Liberty Tree Tavern (dinner)
Ohana
Trails End
Tusker House

I tried to find out if this was a "seasonal upcharge" or a price increase and really couldn't get an answer.

I checked 1900 Park Fare and so far it does not show a price increase but I'll keep an eye on it

But we won't be there during any of these dates.

[magiroux]

But we won't be there during any of these dates.

Like i said, I tried to get an answer if this was the seasonal surcharge, going on at the moment, or a price increase and could not get a strait answer. She kept talking in circles. It was like talking to my teenage DD and I gave up (like I do with DD :laughing:). If you want to call and see if you have better luck getting a strait answer......

It is a pretty big increase so I just wanted to make people aware.

[Stepht5]

Like i said, I tried to get an answer if this was the seasonal surcharge, going on at the moment, or a price increase and could not get a strait answer. She kept talking in circles. It was like talking to my teenage DD and I gave up (like I do with DD :laughing:). If you want to call and see if you have better luck getting a strait answer......

It is a pretty big increase so I just wanted to make people aware.



Or like dh when he doesn't really want me to know how much something costs or how much time something will take.... LOL!

I used to tell my teenagers that omission is still a lie. :rolleyes:

[magiroux]

Or like dh when he doesn't really want me to know how much something costs or how much time something will take.... LOL!

I used to tell my teenagers that omission is still a lie. :rolleyes:

Well, there you have it...

Disney has a bunch of ST's & DH's working as CM's on their phone lines, because they are experts at "omission" when pressed for an answer :rotfl:

[magiroux]

FYI....

NEW PREMIUM SEATING!
4 Premium spaces are available for rental daily. This includes an attendant, private lockers, all day drink mugs, cooler with bottled water, comfortable lounge furniture, tables and rental towels. The Premium spaces accommodate up to 6 guests. Cost is $250 plus tax for the full day (plus park admission). You will need to go to the Shade Shack location to inquire about the availability of the Polar Patios. Advance reservations are currently not available but are expected to be offered through 407-WDW-PLAY in late summer.

[allshookup]

FYI....

NEW PREMIUM SEATING!
4 Premium spaces are available for rental daily. This includes an attendant, private lockers, all day drink mugs, cooler with bottled water, comfortable lounge furniture, tables and rental towels. The Premium spaces accommodate up to 6 guests. Cost is $250 plus tax for the full day (plus park admission). You will need to go to the Shade Shack location to inquire about the availability of the Polar Patios. Advance reservations are currently not available but are expected to be offered through 407-WDW-PLAY in late summer.


Hmmmm might be worth it if the drink mug comes with unlimited bahama mamas and the attendant is one of the chip n dale dancers. :laughing:

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/5982/a8650i2chip185optwm2.gif

[dahuffy]

Hmmmm might be worth it if the drink mug comes with unlimited bahama mamas and the attendant is one of the chip n dale dancers. :laughing:

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/5982/a8650i2chip185optwm2.gif

Works for me!! :banana:

[magiroux]

Hmmmm might be worth it if the drink mug comes with unlimited bahama mamas and the attendant is one of the chip n dale dancers. :laughing:

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/5982/a8650i2chip185optwm2.gif


:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Good thing Crash isn't around to share an image or two:rolleyes1. He would have a field day with your post

[allshookup]

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Good thing Crash isn't around to share an image or two:rolleyes1. He would have a field day with your post

Aw I miss Crash! His images were always good for a chuckle! :goodvibes

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Aw I miss Crash! His images were always good for a chuckle! :goodvibes

So I am working the obstacle course this past Saturday for Brownie Olympics and I look up and there is Crash. He give me that befuddled look and then recognized me. I will have to post some pictures. He has a vacation planned around the time that we are at the world but he is scheming on some 14 day cruise of the Mediterranean on some cruise line I have never heard of including airfare for $1200/pp.

[dahuffy]

So I am working the obstacle course this past Saturday for Brownie Olympics and I look up and there is Crash. He give me that befuddled look and then recognized me. I will have to post some pictures. He has a vacation planned around the time that we are at the world but he is scheming on some 14 day cruise of the Mediterranean on some cruise line I have never heard of including airfare for $1200/pp.

Can't wait to see them Roger.

[tom31b]

Hmmmm might be worth it if the drink mug comes with unlimited bahama mamas and the attendant is one of the chip n dale dancers. :laughing:

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/5982/a8650i2chip185optwm2.gif

Mike and I in speedos wouldn't work?

[allshookup]

Mike and I in speedos wouldn't work?

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Stepht5]

Well, there you have it...

Disney has a bunch of ST's & DH's working as CM's on their phone lines, because they are experts at "omission" when pressed for an answer :rotfl:

:rotfl2::lmao:

So I am working the obstacle course this past Saturday for Brownie Olympics and I look up and there is Crash. He give me that befuddled look and then recognized me. I will have to post some pictures. He has a vacation planned around the time that we are at the world but he is scheming on some 14 day cruise of the Mediterranean on some cruise line I have never heard of including airfare for $1200/pp.

I LOVE it! I don't know which is funnier.. the fact that you ran into him at another event or about his vacation *scheme*. LOL! I loved his posts! He was definately a deal finder!

Mike and I in speedos wouldn't work?

I was trying to find just the right smiley for that one....... :rolleyes1:eek::woohoo:

[dahuffy]

I was trying to find just the right smiley for that one....... :rolleyes1:eek::woohoo:

How about this one........:confused3

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Ok..I need my Dis-peeps help!

Where in the parks, is the best place to watch Wishes and Illuminations?

Thanks!

[villagesbarbara]

Ok..I need my Dis-peeps help!

Where in the parks, is the best place to watch Wishes and Illuminations?

Thanks!

We usually watch Wishes on Main Street about even with the info board (just passed where the shops end). As far as Illuminations, you just need an unobstructed view of the center of the lagoon. Also, remember to check the wind direction. In the humidity the smoke from the fireworks seems to hang much lower and the wind could direct it right at you. When they light the torches watch the direction the flame blows.

Barbara

[allshookup]

Anywhere around the castle hub, as long as there are no trees blocking you is a good place to see Wishes so you can see the show on the castle or further back along Main St. as Barbara said. Our favorite super secret spot...shhhhh is right at the Tommorowland Noodle Station right up front & to the right if you are facing out. If you go about an hour beforehand...there is hardly anyone there & you get to sit at a table while watching Wishes & Tink flies right overhead. ;)

Illuminations...really just about anywhere along the lagoon but front spaces fill up about an hour beforehand. A favorite of ours has always been the Catina in Mexico so we can sit, drink Margaritas & eat Nachos while we watch. Seeing a theme here? But be careful, because Mommies love to throw their kiddies in front of you at the last minute even though you are sitting right at the railing they will somehow try to squeeze them in. Put your foot up to the railing or you will lose your view fast! :sad2:

[got2travel]

I like to watch Wishes from the Rose Garden. It's never been crowded over there and we usually don't show up until about 30 minutes prior.

Haven't quite mastered Illuminations viewing. We end up just squeezing in somewhere. I've heard there's a good area over by Germany but haven't made it over to really check it out.

[magiroux]

Anywhere around the castle hub, as long as there are no trees blocking you is a good place to see Wishes so you can see the show on the castle or further back along Main St. as Barbara said. Our favorite super secret spot...shhhhh is right at the Tommorowland Noodle Station right up front & to the right if you are facing out. If you go about an hour beforehand...there is hardly anyone there & you get to sit at a table while watching Wishes & Tink flies right overhead. ;)



Hey, that's mine too! Since they changed over to Wishes the angle is a little funky, but a great spot that is not crowded. Since they changed the show to Wishes my favorite spot is in front of the flagpole on Main St but it is crowded.

I have never watched Illuminations from a decent spot, except from the pontoon boats. I am really looking forward to seeing them from the private viewing area.

[allshookup]

Hey, that's mine too! Since they changed over to Wishes the angle is a little funky, but a great spot that is not crowded. Since they changed the show to Wishes my favorite spot is in front of the flagpole on Main St but it is crowded.

I have never watched Illuminations from a decent spot, except from the pontoon boats. I am really looking forward to seeing them from the private viewing area.

Great minds & all that...don't ya know? :snooty: You're right, the angle is a bit off since the fireworks look to be to the right of the castle.

For Illuminations, I've always wanted to one of those people that got to stand in one of the roped-off areas! :cool1:

After today...just one more day of work & I'm done!!! I'm popping the champagne tomorrow afternoon! Bring on summer! :banana:

[magiroux]

After today...just one more day of work & I'm done!!! I'm popping the champagne tomorrow afternoon! Bring on summer! :banana:

:woohoo::yay::yay::woohoo:

[magiroux]

Chuckle for the day......

I hired College Paint Works to power wash my house back in April. After many phone calls I finally got them to give me a date when they where coming to do it.


They showed up this morning to power wash my house.

I have a stronger power washer in my shed.

It’s very shiny so I think it’s brand new, and judging by the way they were walking around it scratching their chin, I don’t think they have a clue how to use it.

He didn’t bring a long enough ladder to clean my gutters (something Jimmy got them to agree to do) – BTW, the ladder looks brand new too – LOL

They didn’t bring gas to put in the power washer (don’t think they knew it needed gas – LOL) and asked for directions to Home Depot, I assume to buy a gas can.


This should be interesting – I’ll keep you updated……..

[allshookup]

Chuckle for the day......

I hired College Paint Works to power wash my house back in April. After many phone calls I finally got them to give me a date when they where coming to do it.


They showed up this morning to power wash my house.

I have a stronger power washer in my shed.

It’s very shiny so I think it’s brand new, and judging by the way they were walking around it scratching their chin, I don’t think they have a clue how to use it.

He didn’t bring a long enough ladder to clean my gutters (something Jimmy got them to agree to do) – BTW, the ladder looks brand new too – LOL

They didn’t bring gas to put in the power washer (don’t think they knew it needed gas – LOL) and asked for directions to Home Depot, I assume to buy a gas can.


This should be interesting – I’ll keep you updated……..


Oy doesn't sound good! :scared:

[dahuffy]

:sad2:Chuckle for the day......

I hired College Paint Works to power wash my house back in April. After many phone calls I finally got them to give me a date when they where coming to do it.


They showed up this morning to power wash my house.

I have a stronger power washer in my shed.

It’s very shiny so I think it’s brand new, and judging by the way they were walking around it scratching their chin, I don’t think they have a clue how to use it.

He didn’t bring a long enough ladder to clean my gutters (something Jimmy got them to agree to do) – BTW, the ladder looks brand new too – LOL

They didn’t bring gas to put in the power washer (don’t think they knew it needed gas – LOL) and asked for directions to Home Depot, I assume to buy a gas can.


This should be interesting – I’ll keep you updated……..

:sad2: Sounds like "Mack and Myer For Hire" to me!

[magiroux]

OK, after a rocky start, nobody fell to their death today at (insert home address here)..................

I decided to get outta dodge and took the kids down to the park for the morning. When I returned I found the kid on my roof, three stories up, (I'm quite sure it wasn't covered under their COI since there was no safety harness in sight) blowing out the gutters. They were quite proud of themselves that they had figured out a way to stick to the contract without having to return this weekend with a bigger ladder. All the while my neighbor (also my BFF) and I were on the phone debating whether there be an ensuing lawsuit on my hands (what did I know and when did I know it) after they fell from my roof.

Anyhoo, all kidding aside, these two college kids did an awesome job. One side of my house, that never gets the sun, was covered in algae and now is squeaky clean. These guys work for the opportunity to make their resume look better as they enter the work force from college. Kudos to them!

:goodvibes

[allshookup]

Glad it all worked out MA! That was nice of you to give em a chance to prove themselves. I would've had to leave too. :laughing:

[Stepht5]

OK, after a rocky start, nobody fell to their death today at (insert home address here)..................

I decided to get outta dodge and took the kids down to the park for the morning. When I returned I found the kid on my roof, three stories up, (I'm quite sure it wasn't covered under their COI since there was no safety harness in sight) blowing out the gutters. They were quite proud of themselves that they had figured out a way to stick to the contract without having to return this weekend with a bigger ladder. All the while my neighbor (also my BFF) and I were on the phone debating whether there be an ensuing lawsuit on my hands (what did I know and when did I know it) after they fell from my roof.

Anyhoo, all kidding aside, these two college kids did an awesome job. One side of my house, that never gets the sun, was covered in algae and now is squeaky clean. These guys work for the opportunity to make their resume look better as they enter the work force from college. Kudos to them!

:goodvibes

EEKKK! I woukldn't have been able to watch! LOL!

I'm glad that they did a great job for you!

[allshookup]

Did ya'll see that the on-line ADR is open to the general public today? If there's anything you haven't booked yet...give it a try! I just added a breakfast just because I could! It's a good excuse to get the clan outta bed & into DHS for park opening. :yay:

Here's the link:

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Did ya'll see that the on-line ADR is open to the general public today? If there's anything you haven't booked yet...give it a try! I just added a breakfast just because I could! It's a good excuse to get the clan outta bed & into DHS for park opening. :yay:

Here's the link:

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/


I love the on-line ressies!

[tom31b]

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[dahuffy]

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[allshookup]

So much for my favorite spot to view Wishes: :sad2:

Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party
Begins June 23 and runs through August 28, 2009. This includes a self service buffet at the Tomorrowland Noodle Station with sweets and beverages and exclusive viewing of Wishes, the nightly fireworks. Cost is $17.99 for 10 and over, $9.99 for guests 3-9. Reservations are not required but seating is limited. Space permitting, there may be seating available for walk-ups. Currently the Disney Dining Plan is not accepted. Prepayment is required. Reservations will be available beginning June 22, 2009.

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hi everyone!

There is a review on the Dis Unplugged Blog about the Wishes Dessert Party WDW is having during the summer. Since we have never seen Spectromagic or the Wishes fireworks...we booked this for Wednesday night since the group has no plans that night - we figured we were safe with that date.


Just thought I would pass on the info. the cost is 17.99 for Adults and 10.99 for kids ages 10 and under.


Can't believe its coming so quick!

[dahuffy]

Hi everyone!

There is a review on the Dis Unplugged Blog about the Wishes Dessert Party WDW is having during the summer. Since we have never seen Spectromagic or the Wishes fireworks...we booked this for Wednesday night since the group has no plans that night - we figured we were safe with that date.


Just thought I would pass on the info. the cost is 17.99 for Adults and 10.99 for kids ages 10 and under.


Can't believe its coming so quick!

Now,which one is "Wishes"? :confused3

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Now,which one is "Wishes"? :confused3

It is the firework show at MK.

[magiroux]

So much for my favorite spot to view Wishes: :sad2:

Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party
Begins June 23 and runs through August 28, 2009. This includes a self service buffet at the Tomorrowland Noodle Station with sweets and beverages and exclusive viewing of Wishes, the nightly fireworks. Cost is $17.99 for 10 and over, $9.99 for guests 3-9. Reservations are not required but seating is limited. Space permitting, there may be seating available for walk-ups. Currently the Disney Dining Plan is not accepted. Prepayment is required. Reservations will be available beginning June 22, 2009.

HUMPH! Leave it to Disney :sad2:

I think this calls for a heated discussion ;):lmao:

[magiroux]

Hi everyone!

There is a review on the Dis Unplugged Blog about the Wishes Dessert Party WDW is having during the summer. Since we have never seen Spectromagic or the Wishes fireworks...we booked this for Wednesday night since the group has no plans that night - we figured we were safe with that date.


Just thought I would pass on the info. the cost is 17.99 for Adults and 10.99 for kids ages 10 and under.


Can't believe its coming so quick!

You do realize Spectromagic is not being shown Wednesday, right???

[cruisin'Mike]

Hi everyone!

There is a review on the Dis Unplugged Blog about the Wishes Dessert Party WDW is having during the summer. Since we have never seen Spectromagic or the Wishes fireworks...we booked this for Wednesday night since the group has no plans that night - we figured we were safe with that date.


Just thought I would pass on the info. the cost is 17.99 for Adults and 10.99 for kids ages 10 and under.


Can't believe its coming so quick!

We have dinner at Le Cellier that night, so we're going to pass on the Wishes Dessert Party. It sounds like a great time though, so y'all have fun!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

You do realize Spectromagic is not being shown Wednesday, right???

Thanks for the heads up! I got it changed so now even though we can't see it from the location, we can see it the same night. That way we dont have to go into the park another evening.

Appreciate it!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

We have dinner at Le Cellier that night, so we're going to pass on the Wishes Dessert Party. It sounds like a great time though, so y'all have fun!

I ended up changing our ressies anyways..LOL...I want to see Spectromagic also so we went with an evening when I can see both.

[dahuffy]

popcorn::

[dahuffy]

:yay::dance3::yay:happy 4th of july!!:yay::dance3::yay:

[dahuffy]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/dahuffy/image003.jpg

[villagesbarbara]

Just back from a couple of days at WDW. I now have a new "best spot" to watch Wishes. We went to a DVC Bay Lake Tower event and saw wishes from the terrace around the Top of the World Lounge at BLT. What a view. The lounge is great and will be open only to DVC members who are staying at BLT on points. Fair warning, don't attend one of these events unless you have strong willpower or are just resigned to adding on some points. The rooms were great and they have added a twin sleep chair to the living room of the 1 bedroom units so that they sleep 5. The decor is modern like the rooms at The Contemporary. There are some units with MK views and they will be playing the Wishes music over the TV so that you can have the full experience from the balconies in those units.

OK back to work. We're back to WDW for a week on the 12th with the whole family. Then they come here for three weeks. Better get my act together because if it doesn't get done before the 12th it won't get done for weeks.

Hope you are all having a great summer and can't wait to catch up in August.

Barbara

[tom31b]

Just a reminder that you can view, order or download photos from our photo sharing site located at http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com

We purchased access to the picture site for one year, so at the end of July it will go away. There are many, many wonderful photos (over 12,000 of them) and I encourage you to take advantage while its there.


Posting this again to help you out

Viewing Tutorial

When you go to the photo page, you will see this:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671267_4P3MB-M.jpg

If you scroll down, you will see the photo galleries

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671283_UAYXj-L.jpg

Click on one of the galleries and you will see a page similar to this:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671299_5dUn9-L.jpg

To flip through the pages, use the controls for next/prev:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343675028_4nC9Z-M.jpg

When you find an image you want, click on it:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671315_HS9uj-L.jpg

This will open the image in the larger window

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671330_2TLH5-L.jpg

When you put your mouse over this larger image, a menu will appear

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671216_iwdKB-M.jpg

Select the size image you would like and click, opening the image by itself (here large selected)

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671235_wGG4i-L.jpg

You can then "right click" and select "save image as" (or similar depending on your browser)

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671244_2KBQK-M.jpg

This will save the image to your computer.

You can also select "buy: photo" to have the image printed and sent to you. Their prices are reasonable and quality is excellent

[dahuffy]

Thank you for the reminder Tom. Hope we'll have something similar for after this this trip.

[dahuffy]

Looky what we got!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/dahuffy/Disney%20Tats/Tink.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/dahuffy/Disney%20Tats/Grumpy.jpg

[dahuffy]

sure does echo in here!!!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hi there! :yay:


nice tats!

[dahuffy]

Hi there! :yay:


nice tats!

Thank you Des!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

:scared1:

OMGosh...I have to start getting ready..I have 1 week left...

[dahuffy]

:scared1:

OMGosh...I have to start getting ready..I have 1 week left...

See you there!

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

I am bumping this up so we can find it.

11 more days :banana::banana::banana:

[4fosterkids]

Thanks for the bump....I have found my way back finally!
Kallie & I are coming in on Sunday 8/16 and leaving Friday night 8/21, staying at Port Orleans. She still doesn't know...LOL (her bday is 8/19) Lots of slip ups, so it just goes to show...she doesn't listen to me! Haaaaa
We have absolutely nothing planned...tried to sneak in on a few things but they were booked. No worries....we will just shop or pin trade and grab a bite along the way and meet up with everybody after :)
Who has the excel spreadsheet of what parks on what days? I know there is one floating around somewhere!! lol Also, is the page 1 list of people, dates & hotels correct? Is there a cell phone list to share? I have a few but not all.

We're excited.....well I guess I'm excited for both of us ;)

Jill

[magiroux]

Thanks for the bump....I have found my way back finally!
Kallie & I are coming in on Sunday 8/16 and leaving Friday night 8/21, staying at Port Orleans. She still doesn't know...LOL (her bday is 8/19) Lots of slip ups, so it just goes to show...she doesn't listen to me! Haaaaa
We have absolutely nothing planned...tried to sneak in on a few things but they were booked. No worries....we will just shop or pin trade and grab a bite along the way and meet up with everybody after :)
Who has the excel spreadsheet of what parks on what days? I know there is one floating around somewhere!! lol Also, is the page 1 list of people, dates & hotels correct? Is there a cell phone list to share? I have a few but not all.

We're excited.....well I guess I'm excited for both of us ;)

Jill

Hey Jill, we're getting pretty excited here too!

I know Roger had a spreadsheet of his plans, but not sure of one was made that included everyone. I think it was just talked about.

8/17 - Some are doing a GG for Illuminations so we made that an Epcot day.
8/18 - Dinner at Ohana and watching Fireworks from the Poly Beach. Some who are not doing dinner are meeting at the beach for the fireworks. Then after, the plan is to go to JellyRolls
8/20 - Water Park Day (Typhoon Lagoon) I think most, if not all the pirates are going to that one, then dinner at 1900 Park Fare.

There has been talk of meeting at the pools at either BCV or OKW, but nothing set in stone yet.

[magiroux]

Random (very fun) family at Disney/Universal.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLOJ9HMkgAE

[4fosterkids]

Thanks Mary Ann!
Thats a start :)

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hi there,

I can't believe it's here! I miss you all like crazy and am excited to see you.

I am attempting my hand at a trip report so the link is in my sig if anyone is interested.


Des

[allshookup]

I'm going to put this on Facebook too, but just a heads up that I received a call from WDW today just confirming our Grand Gathering. I have the following families: Miller (7 PPL includes Huffman), Weeks, Beyea, Ribanski (sorry Barbara if I heard that wrong), Giroux & Devlin. The Illuminations dinner starts at 7:30. I'll be at the door by 7. See ya then!

[magiroux]

I'm going to put this on Facebook too, but just a heads up that I received a call from WDW today just confirming our Grand Gathering. I have the following families: Miller (7 PPL includes Huffman), Weeks, Beyea, Ribanski (sorry Barbara if I heard that wrong), Giroux & Devlin. The Illuminations dinner starts at 7:30. I'll be at the door by 7. See ya then!

Thank you for arranging all this Di. We can't wait. We will be there by 7 also. Where are we supposed to go?

[allshookup]

Thank you for arranging all this Di. We can't wait. We will be there by 7 also. Where are we supposed to go?

I believe it's the Odyssey. That odd shaped brown building between Test Track & Mexico that's usually only good for a pit stop. ;)

Oh you're very welcome! I was happy to set this up, but sorry it was such a hassle to get people added.

Thanks for Ohana! I can't wait to get me a Backscratcher! Yum!

[junesgoofy]

I have not been on here for a while and it looks like others haven't either. We were not sure if we were still going to WDW but we are now. We will be there around noon on Sunday the 9th and leaving Monday the 17th around 4. We will be staying at the All Star Music Suites. We have a lot of your phone numbers to meet up with you all at some point in time. See You Real Soon!

[allshookup]

I have not been on here for a while and it looks like others haven't either. We were not sure if we were still going to WDW but we are now. We will be there around noon on Sunday the 9th and leaving Monday the 17th around 4. We will be staying at the All Star Music Suites. We have a lot of your phone numbers to meet up with you all at some point in time. See You Real Soon!

Aw too bad, we're arriving on the 17th so we'll probably just miss you guys. Oh well I hope you have a nice trip!

[tom31b]

Aw too bad, we're arriving on the 17th so we'll probably just miss you guys. Oh well I hope you have a nice trip!

We arrive on 17th also, so will likely miss you June. Have a great trip!

[4fosterkids]

I have not been on here for a while and it looks like others haven't either. We were not sure if we were still going to WDW but we are now. We will be there around noon on Sunday the 9th and leaving Monday the 17th around 4. We will be staying at the All Star Music Suites. We have a lot of your phone numbers to meet up with you all at some point in time. See You Real Soon!

We arrive late on the 16th. Hope we get to see you guys briefly, at least :)
Have a wonderful time too!

[tom31b]

:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1:rolleyes1

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT02/refresh/AL0209W_NL_sm2+gif/100013W_NL_sm.gif

:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1:rolleyes1

[allshookup]

:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1:rolleyes1

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT02/refresh/AL0209W_NL_sm2+gif/100013W_NL_sm.gif

:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1:rolleyes1

OMG you ARE a jinx!!! Stay away! Far away! :eek:

J/K Tom! Wouldn't be the same excitement without you! :rotfl2:

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Update!! Looks like Tropical Depression Tom will reach us sometime between TL and 8/22 when we leave (or maybe we don't):rolleyes1

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT02/refresh/AL0209W5_NL_sm2+gif/144513W5_NL_sm.gif

[dahuffy]

AH...it'll go completely around us!

[tom31b]

The 5 day cone takes it out to sea and up towards Bermuda, the 3 day was just a "more fun" tease....

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT02/refresh/AL0209W5_NL_sm2+gif/203826W5_NL_sm.gif

[4fosterkids]

That is just mean (and a bit scary)!!!

On a happy note, I just changed our reservations to 3 nights at POR and 2 nights at the Contemporary Bay Lake tower. We check in on Kallie's bday....that will be fun!!

I know Thurs is water park day....ummm...which water park?

[tom31b]

That is just mean (and a bit scary)!!!

On a happy note, I just changed our reservations to 3 nights at POR and 2 nights at the Contemporary Bayview tower. We check in on Kallie's bday....that will be fun!!

I know Thurs is water park day....ummm...which water park?

Typhoon Lagoon, I think the spot to be staked out is by Crush and Gusher

I think plan that night is to watch Wishes and water parade from the beach at Polynesian

[4fosterkids]

thank you!
All my trips to WDW, and I've never been to either of the water parks :) Looking forward to it

[tom31b]

thank you!
All my trips to WDW, and I've never been to either of the water parks :) Looking forward to it

See my edit re: Wishes, etc. above

[tom31b]

thank you!
All my trips to WDW, and I've never been to either of the water parks :) Looking forward to it

Typhoon Lagoon is very lush and tropical like.

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Typhoon Lagoon, I think the spot to be staked out is by Crush and Gusher

I think plan that night is to watch Wishes and water parade from the beach at Polynesian


That night is 1900 - fireworks are on Tuesday night after Ohana.

[tom31b]

That night is 1900 - fireworks are on Tuesday night after Ohana.

I keep waiting for the spreadsheep from ROFL (Roger Our Fearless Leader)

[Downrivermama]

We arrive on 17th also, so will likely miss you June. Have a great trip!

Wonderful! So you are coming! :banana:
:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1:rolleyes1

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT02/refresh/AL0209W_NL_sm2+gif/100013W_NL_sm.gif

:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1:rolleyes1

Huh? That might be interesting!

I keep waiting for the spreadsheep from ROFL (Roger Our Fearless Leader)

Can't forget our spreadsheeps!

[magiroux]

Greetings from WDW!

We have been here since Saturday and having a great time. The crowds, and the heat, have been building up since Sunday. Even though it has only gone from 91/93 to 97/98 we can really feel the difference. Commando may be the way to pack, folks!

We are at the Wilderness Lodge in a great unit. Asked for a high floor, lake view and that is just what we received. If we lean over the balcony slightly we can see MK fireworks over the lodge roof. We walked down to the beach for the water pageant and it was great.

Even though it is getting crowded we have been able to see everything we want without too much of a wait.

safe travels, everyone!!!!

[allshookup]

Thanks for checking in Mary Ann! Glad you're having fun & got the view you wanted!

We'll be arriving on the gulf coast tomorrow, but I'm not sure where exactly yet since the employee rate my DSIS got me mysteriously got cancelled! :eek:

See ya Monday! :cool1:

[magiroux]

Thanks for checking in Mary Ann! Glad you're having fun & got the view you wanted!

We'll be arriving on the gulf coast tomorrow, but I'm not sure where exactly yet since the employee rate my DSIS got me mysteriously got cancelled! :eek:

See ya Monday! :cool1:

Oh, no :scared1: Well, we got plenty of room until the 15th if you get stuck:grouphug:!

I'll have a batch of Sangria brewing and waiting just for you, baby....:lovestruc

[allshookup]

Oh, no :scared1: Well, we got plenty of room until the 15th if you get stuck:grouphug:!

I'll have a batch of Sangria brewing and waiting just for you, baby....:lovestruc

Aw thanks buddy! We'll be okay, there's plenty to choose from, but none at the 39.00 employee rate we were suppose to be paying! :sad2:

I'll be lookin' forward to some of that Sangria though! :goodvibes

[4fosterkids]

Greetings from WDW!

We have been here since Saturday and having a great time. The crowds, and the heat, have been building up since Sunday. Even though it has only gone from 91/93 to 97/98 we can really feel the difference. Commando may be the way to pack, folks!

We are at the Wilderness Lodge in a great unit. Asked for a high floor, lake view and that is just what we received. If we lean over the balcony slightly we can see MK fireworks over the lodge roof. We walked down to the beach for the water pageant and it was great.

Even though it is getting crowded we have been able to see everything we want without too much of a wait.

safe travels, everyone!!!!

yay! sounds like fun.
I was looking at the 7 day forecast...thunderstorms everyday.........lol! That should be interesting considering Kallie hates thunder!! Nice :)

Good news, is that my olympus camera is ready from repair today, so I can go run over and pick it up just in the nick of time to leave! We fly in on Sunday afternoon. Guess I better start packing ;)

[tom31b]

Now for the serious reply, this one bears watching

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT02/refresh/AL0209W5_sm2+gif/143213W_sm.gif


This image should automatically change itself to latest forecast.

[tom31b]

Keep fingers crossed, it is moving southward a bit (but picking up speed)

Have we thought of alternative if Thursday is awful rain?

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al02/AL022009_5W_013_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al02/AL022009_5W_014_0.GIF

These should fill in over time:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al02/AL022009_5W_015_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al02/AL022009_5W_016_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al02/AL022009_5W_017_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al02/AL022009_5W_018_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al02/AL022009_5W_019_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al02/AL022009_5W_020_0.GIF

[tom31b]

A number of the models have it missing Florida altogether

http://icons-pe.wunderground.com/data/images/at200902_model.gif

[4fosterkids]

I vote for the yellow line of the models.........far far away!!!

[tom31b]

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al03/AL032009_5W_004_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al03/AL032009_5W_005_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al03/AL032009_5W_006_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al03/AL032009_5W_007_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al03/AL032009_5W_008_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al03/AL032009_5W_009_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al03/AL032009_5W_010_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al03/AL032009_5W_011_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al03/AL032009_5W_012_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al03/AL032009_5W_013_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al03/AL032009_5W_014_0.GIF

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/graphics/al03/AL032009_5W_015_0.GIF

[allshookup]

So what are the plans for the next reunion & what are the dates? popcorn::