09/08/07 Early Check in September 8, 2007 Western

[MamaKoss]

Thanks TinkerbellTris! You've been very helpful. I can't wait to meet in person. BTW, what does the DH, DD, and other abbreviations stand for?

 

[Bareacuda]

I would like to add my family to the breakfast in your jammies!!! Please add 2 adults and 2 teens.

I would also like to be added for the wristbands, both of them. Again, 2 adults, 2 teens.

Please reply to me if I made the cutoff date.

Thanks!!! MamaKoss

Hi...
Im the keeper of the wristbands. Ive already put in the order... BUT...I have ordered several more for late comers!!! The wristbands will be $1.50 each . I will have them with me at the Hyatt at MCO. We have a small meet Saturday morning before the busses arrive! So if you're flying in on Friday ...we can find everyone And if not at MCO... at the port...or at the meet that afternoon.
I'll make sure no one will miss me that day! How do you miss someone named Bareacuda???


Ann



So glad to have another family joining us.

 

[fltink]

I think that we will get along well. First we have the Disney Store connection and now you are the party! Can't wait to meet you!

Likewise! )

 

[Donnica]

It is true... the SPP (Self Part Posse as we are now named) truly IS the party! I'm just going to miss the party this time. It's ok.. don't worry about me... I'll be ok...

 

[joyboy]

Hi MamaKoss here's a big Georgia welcome from me! Look forward to meeting you. Joy

 

[MamaKoss]

Thanks Joyboy!!! What a wonderful welcome! Tinkerbelle turning us to pixie dust, or was she turning the pixie dust to partying? Doesn't matter...I loved it! I have two black labs named Tinker and Belle! We got them the day after we returned from our last Disney adventure (3 land/4 sea cruise in 2004). Of course we had to name them something Disney!!!

 

[MamaKoss]

Thanks Baracueda! I'll be looking for you on the ship!

 

[fltink]

***Welcome all new comers***!!! This is gonna be such a great cruise! I can hardly wait.
Lois****** We are both in the 40's for days left till we leave, I can't believe it. I think your leaving 2 days before us. We go on Sept. 4th, I can not wait.
And one quick question for you DCL veterans, is the romance basket worth the money that DCl offers, and also how about the stateroom celebration package? Thank you guys in advance.

Ok, someone may debate me on this, but I SOOOO don't think the Romance Package is worth it! Let's break it down.....

Item #1- Romantic Gift Amenity- Last time I had it, it was a bottle of cheap
champagne and a box of very cheap chocolates. I'd say, estimated
value........maybe $20-25.
Item #2- Rainforest Pass for Two- This used to be a massage for two but
they downgraded it about a year ago. The Rainforest Pass for two is
worth..............$140 (BUT keep in mind, with this pass, you have
purchsed every day of the cruise for each of you, which realistically,
you may not use.)
Item #3- Priority seating at Palo plus one bottle of wine- This covers the
fee of $20, as well as a bottle of wine, valued around $30.
Item #4- Romance turndown service- a nice touch, but a free service. It
basically includes rose petals and a special towel creation.
Item #5- Champagne breakfast in bed- The menu is slightly different from the
regular room service menu (which is free), but not by much. It also
includes two glasses of champagne. (About a $15 value)


So that gets us to a total value of $230. The price of the Romance Package is $339. So, in my mind, it isn't worth it. I'd rather tailor my Rainforest Pass to the number of days that I want it for, buy ourselves some extra drinks and stand in line at Rockin' Bar D to get our Palo ressie.

Anyone else have any imput?

 

[fltink]

It is true... the SPP (Self Part Posse as we are now named) truly IS the party! I'm just going to miss the party this time. It's ok.. don't worry about me... I'll be ok...

Awwwww..... Donnica, you know we love you!

 

[stina]

I love the name BAREACUDA, very funny!
You know they have barracuda at Castaway Cay. One in particular, his name is Barrey!

Looking forward to meeting all of you too! So I have a question, the 3pm Saturday DISmeet... is that a kids meet only? I am wondering if there is a meet planned for all of us for the first day or if our first offical meet isn't until Monday lunch. (For those of us who won't be at MCO or the Hyatt)

stina

 

[Grandma4ever]

Welcome Mamakoss. If you go to the links in my signature you will find the roster and the list of folks joining in the breakfast and lunch activities we have planned. The last link is to the complete list of activities. When I have a little more time I will add you to the roster. If you proviode me with frist names, stateroom number and dining time I will add that as well. I am also keeping track of shore excursions.

 

[Grandma4ever]

I love the name BAREACUDA, very funny!
You know they have barracuda at Castaway Cay. One in particular, his name is Barrey!

Looking forward to meeting all of you too! So I have a question, the 3pm Saturday DISmeet... is that a kids meet only? I am wondering if there is a meet planned for all of us for the first day or if our first offical meet isn't until Monday lunch. (For those of us who won't be at MCO or the Hyatt)

stina

I was under the understanding it was for everyone but was by the drink station / Mickey pool so the kids could play while we introduced ourselves. Any have a different impression?

I will get Mamakoss added to the roster but most likely not tonight. Again welcome to our Dis Family.

 

[Bareacuda]

I was under the understanding it was for everyone but was by the drink station / Mickey pool so the kids could play while we introduced ourselves. Any have a different impression?

I will get Mamakoss added to the roster but most likely not tonight. Again welcome to our Dis Family.

Bareacuda is a given name. I just love that toothy cuda at CC. One small difference... I dont bite!

Lois, You're right. With the 3 cruises going at one time... my old head wasn't thinking of who.. what ..when ...where and why!

NOTE to DH...
Dear Sweetie,
Just take me to Las Vegas and we can get on the plane on the right day. We have a cruise soon. Don't make me late!
Love,
The Airhead

 

[TinkerbellTris]

Thanks TinkerbellTris! You've been very helpful. I can't wait to meet in person. BTW, what does the DH, DD, and other abbreviations stand for?

I always thought it stood for Disney Husband, Disney Daughter, Disney Son, Disney Wife, Disney Partner.

 

[TinkerbellTris]

Ok, someone may debate me on this, but I SOOOO don't think the Romance Package is worth it! Let's break it down.....

Item #1- Romantic Gift Amenity- Last time I had it, it was a bottle of cheap
champagne and a box of very cheap chocolates. I'd say, estimated
value........maybe $20-25.
Item #2- Rainforest Pass for Two- This used to be a massage for two but
they downgraded it about a year ago. The Rainforest Pass for two is
worth..............$140 (BUT keep in mind, with this pass, you have
purchsed every day of the cruise for each of you, which realistically,
you may not use.)
Item #3- Priority seating at Palo plus one bottle of wine- This covers the
fee of $20, as well as a bottle of wine, valued around $30.
Item #4- Romance turndown service- a nice touch, but a free service. It
basically includes rose petals and a special towel creation.
Item #5- Champagne breakfast in bed- The menu is slightly different from the
regular room service menu (which is free), but not by much. It also
includes two glasses of champagne. (About a $15 value)


So that gets us to a total value of $230. The price of the Romance Package is $339. So, in my mind, it isn't worth it. I'd rather tailor my Rainforest Pass to the number of days that I want it for, buy ourselves some extra drinks and stand in line at Rockin' Bar D to get our Palo ressie.

Anyone else have any imput?

Thank you so much for the information. I do not drink at all, but my DH does, but neither of us drink Champagne, or wine. (he's all about the beer) And I think the rest sounds overpriced, and where would I find time to do all that when I have excurssions, and plan to hang out with all you fun people. Thanks for the info.

 

[CINGULARONE@YAHOO.CO]

Ok, someone may debate me on this, but I SOOOO don't think the Romance Package is worth it! Let's break it down.....

Item #1- Romantic Gift Amenity- Last time I had it, it was a bottle of cheap
champagne and a box of very cheap chocolates. I'd say, estimated
value........maybe $20-25.
Item #2- Rainforest Pass for Two- This used to be a massage for two but
they downgraded it about a year ago. The Rainforest Pass for two is
worth..............$140 (BUT keep in mind, with this pass, you have
purchsed every day of the cruise for each of you, which realistically,
you may not use.)
Item #3- Priority seating at Palo plus one bottle of wine- This covers the
fee of $20, as well as a bottle of wine, valued around $30.
Item #4- Romance turndown service- a nice touch, but a free service. It
basically includes rose petals and a special towel creation.
Item #5- Champagne breakfast in bed- The menu is slightly different from the
regular room service menu (which is free), but not by much. It also
includes two glasses of champagne. (About a $15 value)


So that gets us to a total value of $230. The price of the Romance Package is $339. So, in my mind, it isn't worth it. I'd rather tailor my Rainforest Pass to the number of days that I want it for, buy ourselves some extra drinks and stand in line at Rockin' Bar D to get our Palo ressie.

Anyone else have any imput?

I guess I am not the only member of the group that can be classified as analytical (insert smile face here). I agree. Purchase what you want, leave the rest.....

Hope all is well -

 

[Grandma4ever]

I have updated the roster with the info on hand. Please check it out and make sure it is correct. If it dosen't not contain all the info you wanted posted please get that info to me.

Info included in roster
Screen name
Relationship (DW, DH, DD, DS, DP Ect)
Ages of kids
State room number
Dining rotation (Early / late)
Shore excrusion booked
Any reason for the cruise (Birthday, anniversary, Just love to cruise)

Thanks to everyone who have provided me with the info. It is really neat to see who will be on the ship. Who might be in the same dining room or shore excrusion. It is getting close.

 

[Grandma4ever]

Here's the question. I was looking to order the leis and discovered that the multi colored one are sold out. However, I found light green ones for 7.95 doz plus shipping. They are stimulated silk. Let me know if this would be ok with everyone so we can get them ordered before they sell these out. I want to order them this week end. Thanks Lois

Were getting closer!!!!​

!

 

[fltink]

Thank you so much for the information. I do not drink at all, but my DH does, but neither of us drink Champagne, or wine. (he's all about the beer) And I think the rest sounds overpriced, and where would I find time to do all that when I have excurssions, and plan to hang out with all you fun people. Thanks for the info.

Glad to be of help. Yeah, if you don't drink wine or champagne, it is especially not worth it. You'd basically be paying $340 for your Rainforest pass, a box of cheap chocolates and some rose petals. (Well, not quite, but you know what I mean!)

 

[fltink]

I guess I am not the only member of the group that can be classified as analytical (insert smile face here). I agree. Purchase what you want, leave the rest.....

Hope all is well -

I'm right there with ya! But I always want to make sure that I am getting the most for my money. I bet there's some of you out there like me.....you are considering buying a new splurge for your home or you car and you think to yourself...."Well, wait a minute......this will cost me $300. $300 would be about a third of a Disney Cruise. Naaaahhhhhh.....I don't want it more than I want a cruise." I figure out all purchases in "cruise math". This new outfit is going to cost me one shore excursion? No thanks!