03/01/2008 Eastern!!

[ejkjmom]

How are we going to even try to get to our new goal of 150 if the poor system keeps going down??

I'm sitting here paying bills and I go to check on you guys and it booted me out.

Michelle

I know..... I was trying to make a post..and when I went to send it..I had problems

Paying Bills Don't forget to save some $$$$ for your onbaord charges!!!!LOL

 

[Micday]

Bj,

I think my biggest expence is going to be pictures and the arcade ( hopefully the Wii Stanta brought will reduce that). If we do decide to part take in a Adult beverage I think I'll hit the ABC store. But I have to try on of theose banana, run drinks.



I was thinking of pre-paying my tips and adding more later if deserved, have you guys even done that?

Michelle

 

[atinkerbellmom]

Bj,

I think my biggest expence is going to be pictures and the arcade ( hopefully the Wii Stanta brought will reduce that). If we do decide to part take in a Adult beverage I think I'll hit the ABC store. But I have to try on of theose banana, run drinks.



I was thinking of pre-paying my tips and adding more later if deserved, have you guys even done that?

Michelle

I do not prepay tips as I know the staff likes the cash; hummmmm DCL then never knows how much they are getting and I think they like it that way..... May have something to do with HUMMMM, taxes. We take the recommended amount out and place it in an envelope. It stays there and we add extra (if we have it and they deserve it) on the night they are to be given out.

MICDAy- Did you klnow you can buy prepaid arcade cards. Highly recommend it. Gives them a limit.... Last cruise DS never even went in there, too busy in the clubs and I thought that would soo blow the budget. He did well.

 

[atinkerbellmom]

I know..... I was trying to make a post..and when I went to send it..I had problems

Paying Bills Don't forget to save some $$$$ for your onbaord charges!!!!LOL

BILLS???? BILLS????? You mean we have to pay them before we go???? Another thing to add to the List..... Thanks a lot guys.......

Jen- Great picture...... Maybe if the TINK family can ever get up prior to 9AM, we can see it too. We do well with the sunsets though... Rememebr on Customs Morning we may not be able to DOCK, because the TINK family is still ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. So, dressing up the entire ship X2 for us and now not able to clear customs because of us, I'm happy you guys are our friends.....

Oh Mike, about the cleavage, you have seen pictures of me...... There is plenty in the North wouldn't you say? Just had to add that, sorry MADWife, DVM....

 

[Micday]

I can bring cash, I do not like carrying cash but as a former waitress I understand CASH (being a girl does hurt either).

I hope DD is too, I mean she has a Wii with 8 games plus we rent some too. I think she's spoiled, she would of course deny it.

Ok I'm ready is it time to fly to Florida, I'll just stuff everything in my suitecases and go.

Who was it Figment or MAD who said everyone is going to be wrinkled, I don't want to stand out remember I'm shy !!!!

Michelle

 

[Micday]

Do you guys really sleep that late, can I sleep that late ?? Are we going to sleep that late because we are closing down the clubs ? !! I'm going to need some major caffeinee because I'm so a morning person. Poor DH and DD are NOT morning people.

When we go to Disney I'll wake up and stroll around get breakfast and bring it to the room. Dh and DD loved it and I loved the early morning time, it's so quite and pretty.

Michelle

 

[Micday]

Are we going to chat tonight or maybe tomorrow ??

Michelle

 

[atinkerbellmom]

Are we going to chat tonight or maybe tomorrow ??

Michelle

I rather meet in the PARK tonight if possible. How about 8PM Central in the Park? BJ will bring the sweaters and Jen can bring the smores, you the rum and Mike the tent door signs.... Thumbs up if you are okay with that.

 

[Micday]

I have a lunch date with a handsome man and a beautiful young lady. We are going to DD's favorite place a BUFFET, you know getting ready for that cruise.

I have a coupon for a free adult and DD is only $.99 before 5pm soooo for all three of us it's going to cost $10. I LOVE coupons, family not so much. I drive them crazy with my coupons but it saves the family money.

Michelle

 

[atinkerbellmom]

I have a lunch date with a handsome man and a beautiful young lady. We are going to DD's favorite place a BUFFET, you know getting ready for that cruise.

I have a coupon for a free adult and DD is only $.99 before 5pm soooo for all three of us it's going to cost $10. I LOVE coupons, family not so much. I drive them crazy with my coupons but it saves the family money.

Michelle

Sounds as if Rani is rubbing off on you too. Is 9PM good for you?

 

[ejkjmom]

Bj,

I think my biggest expence is going to be pictures and the arcade ( hopefully the Wii Stanta brought will reduce that). If we do decide to part take in a Adult beverage I think I'll hit the ABC store. But I have to try on of theose banana, run drinks.

I was thinking of pre-paying my tips and adding more later if deserved, have you guys even done that?

Michelle

Yes pictures can be expensive!!!! I think the package I did last year was right at $200.00 and that was the SMALL package!!!! Our big expense last year was our bar tap and the couples spa

As far as tips go..we have always paid the tips with a Credit Card...makes it pretty simple but I can see where the CM's would like the cash...but for convenience I think we will stick with the CC..

I did get $1.00's and $5.00's to tip for room service..baggage handlers etc...

Just curious.....What does everyone tip for room service???

 

[Micday]

9pm eastern time for me ! I'll be there with rum and cokes !


Michelle

 

[Micday]

We are poor folks and room services at the places we've stayed was expensive, see how we eat from above post.

If you mean on our cruise I was going to go with $2 for a little order $3/$4 for a big or really late order.

We ordered room service once, DD really wanted to, again she's spoiled, and I think we tipped $2 or $3. We did not get a lot or I should say I didn't.

 

[atinkerbellmom]

Yes pictures can be expensive!!!! I think the package I did last year was right at $200.00 and that was the SMALL package!!!! Our big expense last year was our bar tap and the couples spa

As far as tips go..we have always paid the tips with a Credit Card...makes it pretty simple but I can see where the CM's would like the cash...but for convenience I think we will stick with the CC..

I did get $1.00's and $5.00's to tip for room service..baggage handlers etc...

Just curious.....What does everyone tip for room service???

We will not discuss TINK's Shuttters bill last two cruises..... Last cruise I think I dropped about 7 of those Benjamin guys and one of those Grant guys. After all, they are the only pictures where we are all looking happy and I look thin. Must be the MAGICal lens.... I keep saying if they take pictures on DISbarkment like during EMbarkment, we would be a lot fatter, look very sad and DH would be shaking his head at the TAB..... I think this cruise I will settle the tab before they slide it under the door, so DH will not know until we get home...... We usually tip about $2 for RS and about $10 for the porters in customs and $5 for the ones at the airport.

 

[Micday]

Luch time, you guys behave while I'm gone.

Mic

 

[feiste]

I rather meet in the PARK tonight if possible. How about 8PM Central in the Park? BJ will bring the sweaters and Jen can bring the smores, you the rum and Mike the tent door signs.... Thumbs up if you are okay with that.

9:00 should work for me, although I may be a bit late, and I will also have to fight with DH over computer time, hopefully he'll bring home his laptop, and we can both be on...

 

[feiste]

Okay here is my cry for help.....

SIL and family are indeed moving before we arrive. The current very loose plan is to rent a car when I arrive in Tampa, and drive to a friends house in Orlando (I'm waiting to hear back from her but I'm pretty sure that it's going to work at this point). I was trying to figure out what I was going to do in Orlando for three days w/o spending much money, when DH called and said "I'm not going to let my wife and kids spend three days in Orlando without going to see the Mouse at all. I'm not that bad, am I?" So now I need help and advice from all those who have offered and even those who didn't .

Send me your secret codes, discount ideas, and cheap, fun Orlando entertainment ideas. We just did WDW last year (DH is really kicking himself now for not extending those unused days on the land and sea park tickets to un-expiring tickets) So I am going to have to nonchalantly find out from the girls which park was their best/favorite, if they could only go to one which one would it be thing.

BTW I just realized that I have begun packing. That is if you count "pulling out the suitcases" as the suitcase that has been sitting in the front hall since last weekend when the DD's returned for Grandma and Grandpa's house!

Thanks for all the help I know that you all are going to give!!!!

Jennifer

 

[ranidayz]

I have a lunch date with a handsome man and a beautiful young lady. We are going to DD's favorite place a BUFFET, you know getting ready for that cruise.

I have a coupon for a free adult and DD is only $.99 before 5pm soooo for all three of us it's going to cost $10. I LOVE coupons, family not so much. I drive them crazy with my coupons but it saves the family money.

Michelle

Horror of horrors -- I lost my beloved coupon binder this week with all sorts of coupons for free stuff and b1g1 and rebates and rain checks....but it's not theend of the world and things will all be expired in three months anyway -- right?

 

[Micday]

Ohhhh,

I LOVE planning for Disney and I'm NOT a newbie, been there so many times lost count !!

I want to help !! MK is my Favorite and AK is DD's favorite, Dh his would be sleeping in !!

What do you want to know or how can I help you ??

We might do a park or two too. I've got tickets but don't know if any have any days on them.

We are staying, you know where and you can spend some time at the pool, so your fish, I mean DD's can swim !!

I have the Entertainment Book for the Orlando area, bunch of coupons.

Get the Orlando magic card on-line you never know you might use it !!

I'm from Tampa, do you like coasters, Bush Gardens might work unless you have your heart set on Disney. Or for the fish, adventure island would be awsome !! My family goes there a ton !!

Let me know if I can help.

Michelle

 

[Micday]

ohh Rani,

I'm so sorry this happen to me a couple of years ago. I feel your pain, I LOVE a good coupon!! Maybe you just misplaced iy and it will show up. Fingers crossed for you.

Michelle