09/13/09 SSMC09 S.S. Member Cruise 2009

[BigDogHU75]

Good morning everyone -happy Saturday!

BigDog - sorry I can't answer your question on toddlers as we don't have any children. I do know that on the DIS group in 2005 and 2006 there were a couple of families that had toddlers. About the only thing I can tell you is that the speakers/entertainment is geared more towards adults. The plus for the children is that there are less children on board so the club/pool/beach are all less crowded than on a regular cruise. Hope that helps.

Thanks for the info. Our DS loves the water so I think we will have a good time. Hopefully we will be able to get through before we have to leave for church.

 

[CarolAnnC]

I just wanted to wish everyone luck on Sunday with their dialing!! I won't be traveling next year, too much going on and definatly no cash now. My 1998 vehicle died and I bought a new car today - well new to me - a 2005 Equinox

So needless to say daily transportation trumps cruise - ha ha ha.

Good luck everyone!!!

We also want to wish everyone good luck tomorrow on booking their first choice of staterooms for the 2009 Member Cruise! We won't be able to join in either as we are saving up for the 2010 Baltic Cruise. If not for that, we definitely would be joining you all! We love the Member Cruise and you will have a wonderful time I am sure.

So get a good rest tonite, set up your work station for the morning dial in and have your java ready!

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Got an answer from DVC today. This is were you could use your points once they are converted to Reservation Points. I just wanted to make sure I knew what happened if I had to cancel.

flo


Reservation Points may be used at the following Disney Collection
locations:

DISNEY'S GRAND FLORIDIAN Resort and Spa
DISNEY'S POLYNESIAN Resort
**DISNEY'S CONTEMPORARY Resort
**Reservations must be confirmed no later than March 14, 2009 for stays
no later than December 31, 2009. After March 14, 2009 we will no longer
be accepting reservations for DISNEY'S CONTEMPORARY Resort as the BAY
LAKE TOWER AT DISNEY'S CONTEMPORARY Resort (A Disney Vacation Club
Resort) will be opening Fall 2009.
DISNEY'S YACHT CLUB Resort
DISNEY'S FORT WILDERNESS Resort and Campground (Campsites included)
DISNEY'S CARIBBEAN BEACH Resort
DISNEY'S CORONADO SPRINGS Resort
DISNEY'S PORT ORLEANS Resort-Riverside
DISNEY'S PORT ORLEANS Resort-French Quarter

 

[BCVOwner2002]

We have stayed in both category 7 & 8 on prior Disney cruises but are wondering what categories 5 & 6 are like and whether it is worth it to move up to this level. I have read some of the stateroom reports but there aren't a lot with detail. Any thoughts? Annmarie

 

[tikimimi]

We have stayed in both category 7 & 8 on prior Disney cruises but are wondering what categories 5 & 6 are like and whether it is worth it to move up to this level. I have read some of the stateroom reports but there aren't a lot with detail. Any thoughts? Annmarie

Three words - ON THE SHIP! It doesn't matter where - just get on it.

 

[wltdsnyfan]

We have stayed in both category 7 & 8 on prior Disney cruises but are wondering what categories 5 & 6 are like and whether it is worth it to move up to this level. I have read some of the stateroom reports but there aren't a lot with detail. Any thoughts? Annmarie

They have verandas. I like to sit on them and watch the water go by. It is very relaxing for me. Also, I don’t sleep much so if I can’t sleep I go on the balcony and read some times. They have a light that you can turn on. So for me it is worth it. But for some it may not be. Hope this helps. As far as the inside don't think there is much if any of a difference.

flo

 

[WDWLVR]

We have stayed in both category 7 & 8 on prior Disney cruises but are wondering what categories 5 & 6 are like and whether it is worth it to move up to this level. I have read some of the stateroom reports but there aren't a lot with detail. Any thoughts? Annmarie

5 & 6 are identical the only difference being Cat 5 is up on deck 7. Having said that I would go for a 6 and save the points. We've been in a 5, 6, 7 and 8 and prefer the 7's. The inside of a 7 and 8 is the same as the inside of a 5 & 6 so the verandah is the big difference.

Good luck! I agree with Mimi - as long as we're on the ship I'll be happy.

 

[BCVOwner2002]

Three words - ON THE SHIP! It doesn't matter where - just get on it.

They have verandas. I like to sit on them and watch the water go by. It is very relaxing for me. Also, I don’t sleep much so if I can’t sleep I go on the balcony and read some times. They have a light that you can turn on. So for me it is worth it. But for some it may not be. Hope this helps. As far as the inside don't think there is much if any of a difference.

flo

5 & 6 are identical the only difference being Cat 5 is up on deck 7. Having said that I would go for a 6 and save the points. We've been in a 5, 6, 7 and 8 and prefer the 7's. The inside of a 7 and 8 is the same as the inside of a 5 & 6 so the verandah is the big difference.

Good luck! I agree with Mimi - as long as we're on the ship I'll be happy.

I agree with everyone about getting on the ship! We were on SSMCO5 & 06 and both DH and we were in CAT 7. DH loved the verandah and then this year when he won the cruise we were in CAT 8. Although he missed the verandah, the room was fine since it also had the split bath! The other difference is CAT 7 is aft and CAT 8 is forward.

I won't oversleep but I have already changed the clock in my bedroom just in case!

to everyone who is trying to get onboard. Annmarie

 

[ohiominnie]

Once we call the phone number, does anyone know what numbers to press to skip the menus?

I don't want to be hearing "to book a room at Disneyland, press 7, to book a room at Disneyland Paris, push 8"

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Once we call the phone number, does anyone know what numbers to press to skip the menus?

I don't want to be hearing "to book a room at Disneyland, press 7, to book a room at Disneyland Paris, push 8"

Good Question?

All your Experienced DVC cruisers?

flo

 

[WDWLVR]

Once we call the phone number, does anyone know what numbers to press to skip the menus?

I don't want to be hearing "to book a room at Disneyland, press 7, to book a room at Disneyland Paris, push 8"

Good Question?

All your Experienced DVC cruisers?

flo

I believe you just hit 1.

Now a few things to remember based on past experience. If you get a fast busy hang up and try again. If you don't get a fast busy and feel like you are getting dead air hang on. Most likely you are in the que. You should then get music and then get connected. This can take a while. Come here in the morning and we'll hang out and encourage each other. Assuming of course that you don't need your phone line for both calling in and being online.

 

[WDWLVR]

I've been working on the web page. So if the good Lord is willing and we get on and with your approval I'd love to do the web page for the group again this year. My DH Mark and I have done a web page for our past 6-7 cruises starting with the December 04 10 day and including the 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Member Cruises.

 

[Time4disneynow]

Hi Mary,
Thank you for wanting to do this for us......We would love it if you do.
You and Mark did such a great job for the last members cruise.


Take care....Monika

 

[Time4disneynow]

Good Luck and lots of Pixie dust to all who will be calling in!!!!!!

Take care ..... Monika

 

[wltdsnyfan]

I've been working on the web page. So if the good Lord is willing and we get on and with your approval I'd love to do the web page for the group again this year. My DH Mark and I have done a web page for our past 6-7 cruises starting with the December 04 10 day and including the 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Member Cruises.

Mary,

Thanks for all the tips! Not sure if I am going to be able to even sleep tonight. I know I will be checking the clock duirng the night.

I say go for it. That is very nice of you and Mark. If you need any help with any thing I would be more then happy. Like you said if the good lord is willing and we get on the


Hope we all get on. Here is some for all of us.

flo

 

[tikimimi]

If you are new to this, you WANT Mary to do the web page. She did a wonderful job for us!!!

 

[ohiominnie]

From past experience, ANY cruise that Mark and Mary are on, is the best cruise ever!!!!!!!

 

[WDWLVR]

Good Luck and lots of Pixie dust to all who will be calling in!!!!!!

Take care ..... Monika

Mary,

Thanks for all the tips! Not sure if I am going to be able to even sleep tonight. I know I will be checking the clock duirng the night.

I say go for it. That is very nice of you and Mark. If you need any help with any thing I would be more then happy. Like you said if the good lord is willing and we get on the


Hope we all get on. Here is some for all of us.

flo

If you are new to this, you WANT Mary to do the web page. She did a wonderful job for us!!!

From past experience, ANY cruise that Mark and Mary are on, is the best cruise ever!!!!!!!

Ok you are all making me now. Truly it is a labor of love!

 

[KarenNY]

I've been working on the web page. So if the good Lord is willing and we get on and with your approval I'd love to do the web page for the group again this year. My DH Mark and I have done a web page for our past 6-7 cruises starting with the December 04 10 day and including the 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Member Cruises.

You and Mark always do a fabulous job on the web page, Mary. I hope you will be doing it again for the 2009 Member Cruise.

 

[MegaMouseHouse]

Ok, I have the clocks set correctly and have everything sitting by the phone so I am ready to get dialing at 7 am MT. I hope for everyone short hold times and tons of pixie dust to get the rooms you want.