09/05/09 LABORless MAGICal Meanderers

[aussieinvasion]

Question, how come Im not getting an email notification when people have posted here like I do on a normal thread Im subscribed to?

 

[UGAFan0829]

Question, how come Im not getting an email notification when people have posted here like I do on a normal thread Im subscribed to?

Good question...I was wondering the same thing!!

 

[aussieinvasion]

Oh well, lucky Im on here everyday checking anyway Well, we are going to resist temptation to switch and just stay with our original booking. The thought of having to come up with the money a whole year earlier is just unachievable for us and too scary to even contemplate . Im sure there will be more specials closer to the time for us, Im just going to have to learn to be a bit patient which is hard to do when we have all this great stuff to look forward to

 

[ibela]

Question, how come Im not getting an email notification when people have posted here like I do on a normal thread Im subscribed to?

When you post, check on the bottom of the page to make sure that 'Notification Type' is set to the frequency you want. It's working because I'm getting them.

Thanks Irene, yep the price comparison was with a standard hotel room V a studio room at the villas. I just checked my passporter and on the map it looks a great location for the villas being close to the boardwalk etc. I was worried because Ive noticed at some of the places the villas seem to be quite a walk from the main lobby or entrance.

Well, all the special airfares have been released for '08. We are so tempted to change our ressie and go early because we could save on paying for DD airfare but then we have the issue of her not remembering anything being that she is so young. When all is said and done we would save about $2000. Its very tempting but I worry that if we went early that it would be for selfish reasons and not for her. Also, that would mean having to pay for the trip a whole year earlier than expected What would you guys do?

Two different thoughts here:
1) If they have special airfares for '08, they'll probably have them next year for '09 too.
2) You also have an older child so they'll have memories plus you'll still have the family time and photos/videos too. When we went on our first DCL last year dd was only 18 months, she won't remember but I will. And besides, I really just wanted a vacation.

 

[aussieinvasion]

Two different thoughts here:
1) If they have special airfares for '08, they'll probably have them next year for '09 too.
2) You also have an older child so they'll have memories plus you'll still have the family time and photos/videos too. When we went on our first DCL last year dd was only 18 months, she won't remember but I will. And besides, I really just wanted a vacation.

Thanks Irene, It makes sense what you have said. If there was any way I could possibly see us getting there again anytime soon then I would just go for it. Yes , I agree that I would remember and we'd have the family photos etc. I really want a vacation too, I want it now But, seeing as this is a once in a lifetime thing I'll just have to be patient I think. I was just tempted for a little while.

 

[aussieinvasion]

Ive got another silly question. How long has the pirate night theme been going and is there any chance you think they will change it before we go?

 

[ibela]

I really want a vacation too, I want it now

That's what I kept telling everyone when they asked wasn't dd too young to go on the previous cruise. I would say "but I need a vacation . . . !"

Ive got another silly question. How long has the pirate night theme been going and is there any chance you think they will change it before we go?

Hmm, that is a good question. I think it's been about 2 years now. Do you want them to change it or leave it as is? I really enjoyed it so I hope they still keep it so dd can enjoy it this time around (we left her in Flounders the 1st time).

 

[aussieinvasion]

I really hope they keep it, the kids will love it. Plus, as you've probably already noticed, I like to plan for things WAAAAYYYY in advance !! Also, if they change it then I may want to change when I was thinking of doing Palo. It is hard to know what to skip for Palo though, but thats a whole other topic.

 

[UGAFan0829]

Hey y'all! Hope you had a great weekend, and a good Monday!
I've been busy doing chores around the house lately, so I feel like I haven't been on much!

Speaking of Pirate Night...If I remember correctly, when we cruised on the 3-night in 2005, I think we were one of the first, if not the first Wonder cruise to have Pirate night. We didn't take part of the festivities that year. And then the next year, we had fully planned on going to the party...but we had Palo that night, and I ended up getting sick, so we didn't make it then either. Hopefully, we'll be able to this time around!!!

Well, here's another something to get us through...

(Sorry about the quality of this one, I actually took it with my camcorder and not my actual camera!)

 

[aussieinvasion]

Oh Missy, you poor thing!! I bet you were annoyed to miss it the second time.Oh well third time lucky I guess!!! The photo you took is of the sail away party isnt it?? ... I just cant wait.
OK, Ive got another question for you guys to see what you are doing. Jay and I were doing the budget and talking about how much money we will need onboard. We have $200 OBC already, so considering we will buy Shutters photos, hopefully do a couples massage, a few drinks and some souveniers how much do you think would be a reasonable amount?
I said I thought we needed at least $1000.00 taking all that into consideration. What do you guys think, and how much are you planning on taking?

 

[kvoit]

Hello Fellow Disney Cruisers!!! Will book our first cruise this weekend. The cruise will just be myself(36) and wife(35) no kids. Some people think I am crazy because I am not a big kid lover, (I am a kid at heart though) but I am convinced that there will be enough quite areas. It is just too long to wait though. I look forward to chatting with you all between now and then. Someone is going to have to help me on some of these abbreviations that I keep coming across in these forums. Talk to you all soon!!!

 

[ibela]

Hello Fellow Disney Cruisers!!! Will book our first cruise this weekend. The cruise will just be myself(36) and wife(35) no kids. Some people think I am crazy because I am not a big kid lover, (I am a kid at heart though) but I am convinced that there will be enough quite areas. It is just too long to wait though. I look forward to chatting with you all between now and then. Someone is going to have to help me on some of these abbreviations that I keep coming across in these forums. Talk to you all soon!!!

WELCOME!! Just let us know which abbreviations you need more info on. And there are plenty of quiet adult areas and shows that you guys can enjoy.

 

[ibela]

Jay and I were doing the budget and talking about how much money we will need onboard. We have $200 OBC already, so considering we will buy Shutters photos, hopefully do a couples massage, a few drinks and some souveniers how much do you think would be a reasonable amount?
I said I thought we needed at least $1000.00 taking all that into consideration. What do you guys think, and how much are you planning on taking?

Hmm, did you figure out what your tips are? I don't know offhand but the suggested amount is on DCL's web site and figure you'll probably end up giving a little more (only if you want to, of course). Shutters packages - figure about $150. Couples massage - figure about $150. Drinks, depends if you're lushes . . I'd say $1000 sounds about right. Then if you plan on doing DCL excursions that goes into the same account too. . . I know this will sound strange but we don't really budget. We try to be cost conscious and whatever it is, it is. I know it sounds strange, but it works for us somehow.

 

[UGAFan0829]

Hello Fellow Disney Cruisers!!! Will book our first cruise this weekend. The cruise will just be myself(36) and wife(35) no kids. Some people think I am crazy because I am not a big kid lover, (I am a kid at heart though) but I am convinced that there will be enough quite areas. It is just too long to wait though. I look forward to chatting with you all between now and then. Someone is going to have to help me on some of these abbreviations that I keep coming across in these forums. Talk to you all soon!!!

Welcome! It's great to finally have someone else join us!!! Glad to know that the DH and I won't be the only childless couple on board!!

 

[UGAFan0829]

Just another something to help us pass the time:

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

 

[aussieinvasion]

Hi Kvoit!!

Welcome to our little group. With you included, that makes four families now!! Nice to see we are growing. Im sure you will find heaps of 'adult' things to do. I'll be jealous of you guys hitting those night spots when I am in the stateroom with my littlies!!

So is anyone going on the DCL party podcast? or been invited to a house party?

Irene, forgot to include your quote (inserting smilie for Doh!), but I know as much as I try and budget now it will probably all go out the door once were there. Im thinking of buying more OBC (onboard credit, Kvoit) in advance just to be on the safe side.

Missy, where was that photo taken? Is it on Castaway Cay? Im loving these photos.... so excited.
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[UGAFan0829]

Missy, where was that photo taken? Is it on Castaway Cay? Im loving these photos.... so excited.
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Yes, that is on Castaway Cay. The picture really doesn't do any justice...the landscaping there is so beautiful. I am glad that you are enjoying the pics. It's fun to post them...brings back memories and gives me a lot to look forward to!

 

[UGAFan0829]

Just thought I'd post one more for the weekend:

 

[ibela]

Hi Kvoit!!

Welcome to our little group. With you included, that makes four families now!! Nice to see we are growing. Im sure you will find heaps of 'adult' things to do. I'll be jealous of you guys hitting those night spots when I am in the stateroom with my littlies!!

There are adult activities scheduled every night and some during the day. I kept meaning to go but it only worked out 1 night and I loved it!

So is anyone going on the DCL party podcast? or been invited to a house party?

Irene, forgot to include your quote (inserting smilie for Doh!), but I know as much as I try and budget now it will probably all go out the door once were there. Im thinking of buying more OBC (onboard credit, Kvoit) in advance just to be on the safe side.

Missy, where was that photo taken? Is it on Castaway Cay? Im loving these photos.... so excited.
.

I'm curious too, did anyone go to the party? Re: budget, you know you can bring your own alcohol on board, right? You can take a glass of wine and stroll on deck in the evening, bring a mug of beer to the pool, or whatever you prefer. The only shocker was Shutters because I knew I'd be snap happy and didn't intend on buying their photos, then thought I'd get maybe 1 or 2, then ended up getting a whole package and a couple of extras too. The pictures were just soooo cute, this time I know to expect to get a package going in.

Yes, that is on Castaway Cay. The picture really doesn't do any justice...the landscaping there is so beautiful. I am glad that you are enjoying the pics. It's fun to post them...brings back memories and gives me a lot to look forward to!

Your pictures are awesome. I'm going to add some of my own in too.

 

[ibela]

view of the ship from the skyride in st. thomas:

the water at castaway cay:

blurry photo of disney dreams (I think):