UPDATE: WE BOOKED IT!! I Won A Cruise!!!

[kamgen]

Oh my gosh!!
A local radio station was on the inaugural Western cruise and came back and qualified people all last week for a drawing to win a cruise on DCL. This morning at 6:20am, my phone rang and I WON!!!
I was almost in tears!!! I sounded so silly, but I did not care. My husband heard me screaming! :)

Dh and I have been wanting to book a 7 night cruise and now I won it. It is the 7 night Western on the Disney Magic!!!!

I am so excited! I could not wait to tell all of you on the DIS!!!

Yahoo!!

I will need lots of tips on the Western! YEAH!!!!

Kamy

[vicnmickey]

Ok, I am jealous!!! But how wonderful for you and your husband. When will you go?

[CamColt]

OMG, Thats awesome!!! Cogratulations, and be sure to keep us updated on when you go and how it is.

[kamgen]

I'm sorry! I am not trying to rub it in! I am just sooooo excited!
Well, they are supposed to call me later today with the details. Dh doesn't think he can get any more time of work this year, so he hopes we can do it next year. I am not sure, but I will know more when I get all the details!
I wanna go now! :) LOL!!

Kamy

[we3luvdisney]

Rubbing it in?????? don't think you are! I'm sure all of us are very happy for you! Have a great time and keep us posted!

[Dave_from_Marietta]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW! HOT DOG! YIIIIIIIIIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE! HOOOOOOOOOO-RAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kamgen]

Dave,
I couldn't have said it better myself!!!! LOL!!
Kamy

[appink]

What a wonderful thing to happen.

Keep reading these boards. I have learned so much on the for what to take and what to do.:bounce:

[Pixie Power!]

Oh No!! Not another trip report to read!!! Only joking!!

C:bounce: O:bounce: N:bounce: G:bounce: R:bounce: A:bounce: T:bounce: U:bounce: L:bounce: A:bounce: T:bounce: I:bounce: O:bounce: N:bounce: S

[vicnmickey]

If any one of us here on the Dis had just won a cruise, we would be just as excited as you are. Have a wonderful time planning, because you don't have to worry about the cost. Just more spending money for Shutters and Drinks of the Day:D
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[4nana]

CONGRATULATIONS!! What great news! How exciting for you and your family!! We're so happy for you...pls keep us updated!

[kamgen]

You guys are awesome! Thanks for letting me share my good news!

Kamy :) :) :) :)

[Doctor P]

OMG, Kamy! Congratulations!!!!!!!

[Gina]

OMG, if I won a DCL cruise, they would have been able to hear me screaming on other continents. :D How exciting!!! Thanks for sharing your awesome news with us!! :) :) :)

-gina-

[December99]

OMG Kamy....WAY COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So when are you going???

Oh...and if Dave can't go....I'LL GO WITH YA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

[mouseclick1]

How exciting!!! Congratulations to you!:earsboy:

[cruisinpenguin]

AWESOME!! :) It must be such a great feeling knowing you won an incredible prize!! Keep us posted on when you go and all the details that go with it!!;) Enjoy! I'm so happy for you!! Laurie

[wovenwonder]

WOW -- it's so great to have one of our very own DIS FAMILY members win a trip on DCL!!! I am so happy for you!! Congratulations!
:wave:

[Julie 363]

That is fantastic. Congratulations! You must be so excited. I hope you have a great time.

[robinb]

Whoo Hoo! Congratulations! I'm doing the "happy dance" for you, you lucky dog!

[albiats]

Very Cool! :D

I'd bet all the food tastes better, all the views look more vibrant and real, and the shows look their best on this cruise!

Hurry and pick 6 numbers for me in the next Lotto so I can enter and win something too.

[Dopeygirl]

How cool!!! Congratulations!!!

[TnRobin]

You go on and "rub it in". Congratulations. You know we are all envious of you, enjoy it. Have a wonderful time, the Western Carribean route is great.

[kamgen]

Thanks everyone! I am just so excited!!!!! Wish I could go NOW! :)

Kamy

[WDWLVR]

How wonderful - congratulations! Think of all the fun you'll have planning it. Plus you can take the money you saved and splurge on something special during the cruise. Enjoy!

[Mjasp]

WOW WONDERFUL KEEP RUBBING IT IN,, WE LOVE IT AND WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR YOU, WE WANT TO HEAR ALL THE DETAILS

[DopeyRN]

Congratulations!!! Good for you!:D

[jiminyC_fan]

Wow, CONGRATULATIONS! I am turning green with envy!!

[alexgrinton]

WOW thats awesome congradulations!!

[Hopkins]

Way to go!!!:bounce: I tried for a 3-day Wonder cruise on a local radio station, but with no success. Contests are so very hard to win. Hubby and I are so very happy :jester: for you. I hope your hubby is able to take off for a trip this year, but next year won't be so bad. Free is free... well, except that soda mug. LOL!

We're all happy for you!
Tina :)
PS: I wonder if they give you spending money for shore excursions, but if not, still a great deal. Way to go!

[pal2pluto]

FANTASTIC!!!! That's so exciting!!!!!!!!! Keep up on these boards...they are very addicting! We'll want to hear all about it! You are gonna have sooooooooo much fun!

[trishy]

:earsgirl: :earsboy: :earsgirl: :earsgirl: :earsgirl:
CONGRATULATIONS
from the 5 of us.
We are green with envy :bounce:

[Hygiene99]

u go Kamy that is great u keep rubbing it in i would that is awesome hope u and tarzanman enjoy.....


we r booked for may 10th 2003 and alot of dis folks that where on the inaugural western have booked may 17th eastern

u will have to share your vacation schedule with us some time

we have 3 trips planned send us a pm


still could not happen to more disney people than u guys that is great...:smooth:

[prymsu]

hope you enjoy and share your trip with us here on this board!

[momofofo]

Congratulations !

I am very happy for you.

[annemariec]

All I have to say is ...... WOW!!!!!

That is totally fabulous!!!
Have fun planning your trip! This vacation will be twice the fun, cause you get to spend other people's money!! :)

Enjoy and keep us posted!!

Annemarie

[disney6]

Congratulations!!! Maybe they'll spring for a suite?? :cool: :cool:

[MickeyMagic]

Congratulations!! (and beware!)

In 1999, I won a 7-day WDW land/sea package. I had never been to WDW or on a cruise. I have now been to WDW 6 times, Disneyland once, and on 4 cruises (3 with DCL). I have another trip planned to Disneyland this summer, the $99 cruise for October, and another trip to WDW next March. Oh, BTW, during our last cruise (January 2002), I joined DVC. Yes, I'm hooked!!

[zurgswife]

Congrats.....I'm jealous but it's a good jealous......I hope you have the best time.....Keep us updated!!!!!

[Timon]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!


Make sure you add to your site with another trip report!!!! :D :D

[lynr]

CONGRATS that is great have a fabulous time.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[kamgen]

Thanks again everyone!

I still do not know the details, but as soon as I do, I will post them!

DH feels bad about not being able to take off work, but it isn't his fault. We went to HH in March for a week, WDW in APril for a week and we are going back to WDW for Labor Day Weekend.
LOL!!! :)
Next year is better than not at all!!

:)
Kamy

[reggie92762]

a Cruise now that is MAGIC.......I hope you told them you have a family of 100 or 200 people that want to join you!!!!!

LOLZ:Pinkbounc

[kamgen]

New details:

They called with some details. I will get a call from Disney within a week to go over the rest of the details. :)

What I won:
A 7 night Western cruise on DCL
Airfare
Transfers

and get this.....
it is for 4 people!!! :)

We are so excited. Now, just hoping we can take it next year. The lady at the radio station thinks that it will be fine since we have to book it ahead anyway!!

I cannot wait!

Kamy

[wovenwonder]

I know that I said it before --- but it keeps getting better!!!!!!!!!! I am soooo happy for you! You and your family will have a fabulous time!
:D

[4nana]

Kamgen...
That is soooo wonderful!!!!
Let me know if you need any volunteers :D

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[mmouse37]

I have been without a computer for a few days and look what I miss!!!! Congratulations!!!! have a wonderful time....it is so exciting!!!!

MJ

[Dave_from_Marietta]

Originally posted by kamgen

What I won:

A 7 night Western cruise on DCL
Airfare
Transfers

and get this.....
it is for 4 people!

WOW! The only way this could get better is if you found out you'll be getting a verandah cabin!

[kamgen]

Dave,

Whoa....wouldn't that be awesome! LOL!!!

Well, I would take anything, I just wanna go. :)

I'll let you know what I get! :)


Kamy

[Hygiene99]

kamy if u need 2 other people we volenter (sp)
lol and we had a cat 4 on may11,2002 was very nice
hope u get a verandah room bet u will......
here is some pixie dust for ya and hope to see u at wdw
u r stayying at the usual spot . will not have any trouble getting time off from work lol.....

we r so excited for u ......................

Peter and jen



:D

[Casey's mom]

What a great story! Wish we culd all come with you! Have a great trip!!! :bounce: :bounce:

[happylady]

Originally posted by Dave_from_Marietta


WOW! The only way this could get better is if you found out you'll be getting a verandah cabin!

Go ahead upgrade!! You can afford it!! :D :D

I'm lime green with envy! I'm so excited for you. I won a spot with 20 others to go from West Palm Beach, FL to Naussau for 5 days 4 nights from a local radio station a few years ago. The big final prize was a BMW.....I didn't win the car, but had a fantastic time.

Have a great time!

[Mjasp]

wow good odds 1 in 20 to win a BMW. too bad, but glad u had fun.

I better start listening to the radio, our local station is giving away 4 day cruises on the Disney Wonder. When they play 2 specific songs back to back you have to be the 97th caller.
Guess I should listen, maybe the DIS board fairy is among us all.

Kami, again congrats and enjoy

[dis4me]

Congratulations!!! That is wonderful.Have a great trip>:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[kamgen]

I guess you're right, I could "afford" to upgrade now. LOL!!!

You guys are great. I am getting more and more excited! If we can wait, we will probably go next year (dh wants to go for his bday in June! LOL!)


LISTEN TO THE RADIO..it might seem hard, but I guess I am proof that you can win. :)

Kamy

[happylady]

Today, my same FAVORITE radio station started promoting a contest for a 7 night caribbean cruise give away. If you are the ninth caller (after a certian sound bite is played), your name goes in for the drawing. I tried 5 times today, but no luck. I thought reading this thread last night was an good omen!!:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Oh, well...it wasn't for a Disney cruise. BUT, cruisin' is cruisin'!! I'll try again next Thursday......:D

[taysalyn]

just wanted to add my congrats as well...make sure to keep us informed.

[lulubelle]

Congrats on your awesome news, Kami!!!:D :D :D

I am sure it will be a wonderful vacation for you and "Mr. Kami" and your two guests (whomever you choose). Keep us in the loop on your plans.

If someone is going to win, personally I am stoked it is a fellow Dis Board Friend :cool: I love these boards!

[kamgen]

happylady- our contest was the same. I was the ninth caller and was put in a drawing. They were going to draw the name on May 28. I was asleep when the called at 6am. It was so awesome!! I still get excited thinking about it. :)

Thanks again everyone. I will post more details when I get them!

Kamy :)

[kamgen]

Okay guys! Dh and I are in a big mess. We are having a hard time deciding who to take with us. I know it probably doesn't seem like a big deal, but we are really torn and don't want people to feel like we are "playing favorites".

So far, everyone we know thinks it is just a cruise for two. We figured this way we wouldn't have to deal with everyone asking who we plan to take. BUT...people are still asking about it.

Well, I think we should take kids with us. We have taken kids in our family to WDW and it was a blast. We have alot of kids in our family that are not in the types of families that take "nice" vacations or cannot afford it. So we try to use our DVC and include them.

So, what does everyone think?
Thanks.

Oh, we are still waiting on more details.
Kamy

[infobahn]

Welcome to the *I won a cruise* club.

I won my first DCL cruise, and was lucky enough (I think) to have the ship break down and get 50% off our next DCL cruise.

Do the math! Sweet!

[kamgen]

Dh and I were joking about how cool it would be if we could take the cruie for "4" and make it 2 cruises for 2!! LOL!!!

Kamy

[kamgen]

Well, I got the information today regarding what I actually won!

Here is is:
I won a 7 night cruise for 4 people in a Cat 11, airfare, transfers, taxes and port charges.

Problem: we have to take it by Dec. 15 of this year and the entire summer is blacked out. So, that leaves us with 6 choices in Sept-Nov.

Problem 2: DH is out of vacation time at work, so we are not sure what we are going to do. DCL will not let me use it next year.
So we are dealing with that right now...on top of trying to decide who to invite. LOL!

Don't get me wrong, I am not upset about the Cat, they even said we can pay for the upgrade. The cruise is free and that is awesome. I am just so stressed now.

Any advice or words of encouragement?

Also, should we take the Eastern or the Western??

HELP!

Kamy :)

[confal1]

I am sure that everything will work out. Maybe your DH could speak with whoever at work and see about time off without pay if that is feasible. Maybe his boss is a Disney Fanatic. Maybe you should offer to take the boss and his wife on the cruise with you. Or you could have a drawing for the people you really want to go. Have a Disney themed party night and invite only the people you would feel comfortable vacationing with and put everyone's name in Capt. Hook's Hat and have a drawing to see who will win the big vacation. Just a thought. Good Luck. We are doing the 4 day cruise in Nov. after a 5 night stay at the B.C.

[prymsu]

if I were you I would take the western cruise. That itinerary costs much more than the eastern because it is so new. I priced it for my family both ways, and the western was almost nine hundred dollars more.

if hubby is out of vaca time, then have him take unpaid time off. This is too big of a prize to pass up, especially since it includes the airfare and transfers.

Wow, you really were lucky. Good luck trying to decide. I would for sure take someone - nieces or newphews - anyone since all the extras that can rack up are included.

if your hubby can't take off unpaid time, maybe another option would be to auction it off, if they will let you transfer it, and then you can take that money, go when you want, and not have to worry about who to take...

just my thoughts, and be sure to keep us posted...

[markºoº]

I hope things work out for you husband - I've been able to take off without pay occassionaly when I needed extra time.

I would consider just the two of you going alone or taking 2 kids along. Four adults in a Cat 11 sounds a little crowded. The single bathroom and small room might be a challenge when getting ready for dinner, port, etc.

Good luck on getting time off and enjoy!

[iloverags2]

I'm sure if DH explains the situation to the boss (won a cruise, I mean c'mon, who wouldn't let him go?), they would give him unpaid time-off, or even borrow on next years vacation.

As for which itinerary, I would suggest Western. Key West is way too cool to pass up, and the sites to see in Cozumel are awesome. And to reiterate what was already said, this is the more expensive of the two 7-day itinieraries, so your win would be going further.

Just wanted to say again, if you take a 3rd and maybe even 4th person, be sure it is not a couple (due to sleeping arrangements), and think about taking kids even.

I'm sure all will work its way out for you, and you will have the cruise of a lifetime! Enjoy

[Bellewish]

Congratulations!! While I really liked you DH, what about a girls only cruise? You and 3 of your girlfriends, mother, sisters, etc?

Just a thought!!

[Mjasp]

That girlfriend cruise sounds great. I have vacation and I'm a girl.

LOL

Your girlfriend,
Joanna

Good Luck

[kamgen]

Sorry girls.
I can not think of spending a week in the Caribbean without my fabulous dh!

We are still trying to figure it out. I will post when we know.

Thanks everyone!

Kamy :)

[kamgen]

DH was able to get the week off (but he will be working major overtime)!!!
I am so happy!!!

We are booked on the 7night Western Oct 12-19!!!!!


Just wanted to tell everyone! And thanks for all your advice.

Kamy :)

[iloverags2]

Congratulations! I knew all would work out well for you. Now, inquiring minds want to know...did you go for a romantic, you and DH only cruise, or are you inviting 3rd and possibly 4th person?

I am just so happy for you!!! Enjoy!!!

[infobahn]

Excellent!

Now, don't forget to read the Magical Disney Cruise guide (see the link below). It rocks and helped us have a great time.

Really, what's a little overtime, anyway? ;)

[kamgen]

Cindy,

Dh has two younger cousins (13 & 15) who would never get an opportunity to do anything like this. (It is a long story)

We are going to call their mom (dh aunt) and ask if they could miss school, etc.

If not, we have a list of kids! And some "volunteers" from the DIS boards! ROFL!!!!

Kamy :)

[iloverags2]

How excellent for you to offer it to DH's cousins. My DH's brother is in the same situation, and DH & I often take his three children out to the movies, dinner, shopping, etc. We are trying to plan a trip to WDW and bring them along.

Glad you guys are working everything out! Have a blast! :D

[Twinave]

:) The ONLY thing better then a Disney Cruise is a FREE Disney Cruise. :bounce: :bounce: Hope you have a fabulous time!

[kamgen]

For those who do not know how I won it:

A local radio station was on the inaugural cruise and they had to search for "Mickey's Golden Envelope" which had a free 7 night cruise for a fmailuy of four in it. If they found it, they could bring it
home and give it away to one lucky listener.
They found it and spent the next week qualifying people who were the 25th caller when they played the DCL horn.

I qualified on a Wednesday. I was so happy. But the drawing wasn't until the following Tuesday.

On Tuesday morning, about 6am, the phone rang. Dh and I ,still tired from our Memorial Weekend camping trip, just let it ring. I heard a voice on the answering machine and something clicked. I bolted downstairs and picked it up! Sure enough, it was the radio station wanting to know if I liked Disney and wanted to go on the cruise! I won!!! I was freaking out! I ran upstairs and dh could not believe it!

Well, that is how I won the cruise! We are sailing on Oct 12!!

Thanks everyone for all your good wishes!
And keep trying with those radio contests! :)

Kamy

[cruisinpenguin]

Kamy: Simply Awesome!! Enjoy your "FREE" 7 night Western cruise!! October is a nice time to cruise....the weather should be fantastic!!
Enjoy, Laurie :)