09/13/09 SSMC09 S.S. Member Cruise 2009 - Part 4!

[BigDogHU75]

Okay - it's question time!!!

Has anyone ever received a notice about renovations starting while you are booked on a vacation at a particular resort? And if you have, did you try to change your reservations?

We are supposed to be at Boardwalk from 1/17 to 1/21, with a garden/pool view - more points than standard but less than boardwalk view. Yesterday, got a letter that says the Luna pool (our view!) will be undergoing renovations beginning, guess when, 1/18!! I am sooo upset! This is the first time that Dustin is allowed to bring a friend and had booked that specifically so I could check on them at the pool, but kind of leave them on their own (if you know what I mean). Now it won't even be open!! They say that we can use the Stormalong Bay pool at Beach Club, but that means either a pretty good walk around or a shuttle, neither of which I would let them do on their own!

So should I try to change my reservations? What would you guys do?

I would try to change my reservation.

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Okay - it's question time!!!

Has anyone ever received a notice about renovations starting while you are booked on a vacation at a particular resort? And if you have, did you try to change your reservations?

We are supposed to be at Boardwalk from 1/17 to 1/21, with a garden/pool view - more points than standard but less than boardwalk view. Yesterday, got a letter that says the Luna pool (our view!) will be undergoing renovations beginning, guess when, 1/18!! I am sooo upset! This is the first time that Dustin is allowed to bring a friend and had booked that specifically so I could check on them at the pool, but kind of leave them on their own (if you know what I mean). Now it won't even be open!! They say that we can use the Stormalong Bay pool at Beach Club, but that means either a pretty good walk around or a shuttle, neither of which I would let them do on their own!

So should I try to change my reservations? What would you guys do?

Sue,

At leat they notified you. Before are cruise we were supposed to hae a boardwalk view and I checked are res and it said preferred vie. i called Boardwalk they sent me to DVC and back and forth. To make a long story straight I liked were they put us. We had a great balcony.

So I can tell you that they hae been working on the boardwalk since before are cruise. I read on a stire that they even have scaffles up on the boardwalk to work on the out side.

DOn't let it ruin your trip. But I can totally understand your point with the boys. What if they could put you up at the Beach Club by that pool? If it is more points they should eat it.

Have a good day at soccer.

 

[WDWLVR]

Congratulations to all who wanted to and were able to book SSMC10. I'm sure you'll have a great time.

We just got home from a wonderful weekend in Galena, IL. A slightly delayed anniversary getaway to ourselves. One of our favorite bands from Irish Fest plays up there once a year and and this is the second year we've gone to see them. They perform in a pub which is attached to this really nice boutique hotel. Went up Thursday night, spent Friday walking around Galena, then Friday night at the pub. Saturday we did a drive into Dubuque IA and Saturday night at the pub. Had breakfast up there this morning then headed home. Did grocery shopping and now I'm catching up on laundry while Mark is working outside.

Okay - it's question time!!!

Has anyone ever received a notice about renovations starting while you are booked on a vacation at a particular resort? And if you have, did you try to change your reservations?

We are supposed to be at Boardwalk from 1/17 to 1/21, with a garden/pool view - more points than standard but less than boardwalk view. Yesterday, got a letter that says the Luna pool (our view!) will be undergoing renovations beginning, guess when, 1/18!! I am sooo upset! This is the first time that Dustin is allowed to bring a friend and had booked that specifically so I could check on them at the pool, but kind of leave them on their own (if you know what I mean). Now it won't even be open!! They say that we can use the Stormalong Bay pool at Beach Club, but that means either a pretty good walk around or a shuttle, neither of which I would let them do on their own!

So should I try to change my reservations? What would you guys do?

Sue - one thing you should remember is that not many of the resorts have rooms you can look at the pool. Also remember that Boardwalk has two pools, the Luna Pool and the quiet pool. The quiet pool does have rooms overlooking it and is also where the DVC clubhouse is located so that might be an option for you.

You could also check on availability at Beach Club again with a quiet pool view but you won't have a view of Stormalong Bay from a Beach Club Villa room.

So if they are just interested in swimming and not the slide at the Luna pool I think the quiet pool might be a good option and you could request a room in that area.

 

[Donald is #1]

Hi Joanne,

Michael and I will be on SSMC10....on hold for almost an hour...we are Cat 6 and in the same stateroom as SSMC09. We are so excited.

Have a great weekend.

Congratulations!!!!

Hi Joanne. We used three phones and still did not get through until 11:00 a.m. I did get through around 9 a.m. but somehow got disconnected. Once I got on the phone, I was on hold for almost two hours. I was able to get my picks because they were all sold out. But, I did manage to book 3 Cat. 5 staterooms (7016, 7018, 7516). It will be DH, DS, my parents, DH's mother and brother, and I.

Everything was sold out by mid-afternoon.

Wow! I'm glad that you were able to get through!

That is so cool. Congratulations! I hope you have an amazing time. I still have hopes for a reunion member cruise in 2011.

Me too! I am already talking to my sisters about it. Sandi says that she's in. Now to work on Patty.

 

[disrailfan]

We received room 5000 for the 2010 DVC Member cruise. Have we started the 2010 SS Member cruise thread yet?

 

[BoosGram]

My friend was able to book first thing this morning. She sent me a text message this morning when she got booked. I actually saw her post on the call in thread when I browsed thru this evening. (ToonTown) This is their first cruise also. I already gave her copies of the Navigators I had, told her about the secret porthole rooms on deck 5 and she was able to book one, and started giving her some tips from what I learned from all of you. So much more to tell her though. Figured we would see if she got booked first.

Boy, as fast as this one sold out can you imagine what next year will be like for the DREAM. Although with so many more rooms maybe it will not be as hard. Now, if they can just add lots more phone lines for next years call in day.

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. DD and I got the tree up last night. She also decorated her small tree last night and then we put the lights and decorations on the big tree today. We had a blast.

Oh, and we finally picked up the Thomas Kincade Disney pictures today. Still in the boxes but they are onsite. It's been since February since I put the first deposit down on one. I was very lucky to have several gift certificates for the gallery that I had been saving and some birthday money back in February. Now I just have to figure out where I want to put them.

Have a good Sunday!!

Lisa, good for your friend.

And congrats on the Kincades. It's great that you were able to get them the way you did. Oh, I love them so much...maybe someday.

Me too! I am already talking to my sisters about it. Sandi says that she's in. Now to work on Patty.

Robbie, keep working on your sisters. I'm busy working on DH.

 

[djstweety]

Hi Joanne,

Michael and I will be on SSMC10....on hold for almost an hour...we are Cat 6 and in the same stateroom as SSMC09. We are so excited.

Have a great weekend.

Hi Joanne. We used three phones and still did not get through until 11:00 a.m. I did get through around 9 a.m. but somehow got disconnected. Once I got on the phone, I was on hold for almost two hours. I was able to get my picks because they were all sold out. But, I did manage to book 3 Cat. 5 staterooms (7016, 7018, 7516). It will be DH, DS, my parents, DH's mother and brother, and I.

Everything was sold out by mid-afternoon.

Congrats to everyone who was able to book...have a great time.

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Happy Monday Everyone!

Have a good week.

Dianne - Your house party is Sat right? Hope all goes well.

 

[manascarfan]

Good Morning Deck 9 Sunrise Members and all Fellow Cruisers

Congrats to all who are booked on the SSMC10

Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Mary-Glad you and Mark had a nice time!

Sue-I would request a room upgrade...lol

Marsha-Good job on the new members cruise thread!

Have a good day all.

 

[djstweety]

Happy Monday Everyone!

Have a good week.

Dianne - Your house party is Sat right? Hope all goes well.

Yes it is Saturday, I recieved a nice large box of goodies for my party. I am sure we will have a great time. All people that have never been on DCL before.

Here are some photos of it's all Gary's fault

and the coffee club

Have a great day

 

[BigDogHU75]

Good Morning All!

Dave - Thank you. I had a great example (Thanks Mary).

Dianne - Great pictures.

Have a good day and week.

 

[bsusanmb]

Congratulations those of you who were able to book for the 2010 cruise.
Susan

 

[susieq55]

Good Afternoon, Everyone!!

Dianne, those are great photos! Thanks for posting them!

 

[mnra]

anyone going to disapoolza in dec

we plan on being their

 

[BoosGram]

anyone going to disapoolza in dec

we plan on being their

We'll be down to WDW on the 6th and are, unfortunately, leaving before the Disapalooza (didn't know about it before we booked our stay).

Dianne, it was fun seeing the pictures (yup, there I am w/2 drinks in my hands, and yes, I did drink them both .) I'm really sorry we never made it to the sunrise coffee club (no windows completely threw us off and what do you mean, there was an alarm clock?? ).

We did book a 4-night on the Dream for 2/27/2011 this morning! I am soooooooo excited!

 

[BigDogHU75]

We'll be down to WDW on the 6th and are, unfortunately, leaving before the Disapalooza (didn't know about it before we booked our stay).

Dianne, it was fun seeing the pictures (yup, there I am w/2 drinks in my hands, and yes, I did drink them both .) I'm really sorry we never made it to the sunrise coffee club (no windows completely threw us off and what do you mean, there was an alarm clock?? ).

We did book a 4-night on the Dream for 2/27/2011 this morning! I am soooooooo excited!

Congrats on your booking.

 

[BoosGram]

Congrats on your booking.

Thank you, Marsha. I'm glad you have your member cruise to look forward to . Will Charles be old enough then to participate in the kids' club?

 

[WDWLVR]

anyone going to disapoolza in dec

No way!

We'll be down to WDW on the 6th and are, unfortunately, leaving before the Disapalooza (didn't know about it before we booked our stay).

Dianne, it was fun seeing the pictures (yup, there I am w/2 drinks in my hands, and yes, I did drink them both .) I'm really sorry we never made it to the sunrise coffee club (no windows completely threw us off and what do you mean, there was an alarm clock?? ).

We did book a 4-night on the Dream for 2/27/2011 this morning! I am soooooooo excited!

Congrats on your booking. I'm sure you will love the Dream. What category did you book?

 

[Time4disneynow]

We'll be down to WDW on the 6th and are, unfortunately, leaving before the Disapalooza (didn't know about it before we booked our stay).

Dianne, it was fun seeing the pictures (yup, there I am w/2 drinks in my hands, and yes, I did drink them both .) I'm really sorry we never made it to the sunrise coffee club (no windows completely threw us off and what do you mean, there was an alarm clock?? ).

We did book a 4-night on the Dream for 2/27/2011 this morning! I am soooooooo excited!

Hi Joanne,

Congratulations on your booking. Very exciting!!!!

 

[djstweety]

We'll be down to WDW on the 6th and are, unfortunately, leaving before the Disapalooza (didn't know about it before we booked our stay).

Dianne, it was fun seeing the pictures (yup, there I am w/2 drinks in my hands, and yes, I did drink them both .) I'm really sorry we never made it to the sunrise coffee club (no windows completely threw us off and what do you mean, there was an alarm clock?? ).

We did book a 4-night on the Dream for 2/27/2011 this morning! I am soooooooo excited!

congrats on your booking