09/21/08 SSMC08 S.S. Member Cruise 2008

[krdisneybound]

I have that on my computer somewhere. I'll go in and see where I have it saved today. Have my g/DD now and today and can't do too much w/her around. She keeps me moving all the time. I'll try and find the map.

It would be neat to know where everyone is from. Like how Mary does that stateroom map. Maybe have a US map and you could click on a state to see who is cruisin from your state. I have no idea how to do that though.

 

[seaulater]

Our Christmas tree is up!

 

[seaulater]

And it's snowing here in Utah. This is what it was like this morning at 8 a.m. when I took Jamie to drill team:

 

[seaulater]

And, now...here is what is looks like 4 1/2 hours later out my front door:

and out my back door to our back deck:

I think I'll stay in the house with the fireplace on for the rest of the day!

 

[krdisneybound]

THANKS for the pics, Linda.

I'll catch the next flight out !!!!!!!!!!

Love your tree - is my present wrapped yet????

After talking to you, I finished all of my errands and chores on the list that I made. HATE TO SAY this, BUT - it is very warm here in Ft. Lauderdale. Wearaing shorts and sandals and short sleeve shirt.

Also went to the new BJ's that just opened and they were swamped. It was terribly hot in the store and I just left.

Looking at the DVC booklet and Adventures by Disney. Maybe I'll book one of the excursions as a grand adventure. They look very tempting.

 

[WDWLVR]

Linda - nice tree! It is snowing here as well but nothing like what you have (at least so far).

Ran our errands this morning and now I'm sitting and doing our holiday newsletter to get it out before leave for Disney.

 

[JsMom2]

Hi everyone! I just booked us yesterday! I wanted to call on the 17th, but I had a CCD meeting, and forgot all about calling. Then I figured it would be all sold out by the Monday.

Yesterday, on a whim, I decided to call MS took see if there was availability. The CM told me as of the day before, there was ONE cat.9 and a few inside staterooms available. She put me on hold to check availability with DCL. When she came back, she told me a few Cat. 4's had opened up! We have 3 kids, so we need a Cat. 4. I booked it!

So, we are going. this will be our 2nd member cruise. We were on the 2005 Member cruise, and had a BLAST.

We are also going on the 4-day in April. So we will have 2 cruises in 5 months.

That's awesome!! How old are your kids?

 

[JsMom2]

It would be neat to know where everyone is from. Like how Mary does that stateroom map. Maybe have a US map and you could click on a state to see who is cruisin from your state. I have no idea how to do that though.

What about those of us who live in other countries???

 

[cobbler]

I am back from a week long vacation at the World. It was nice, good weather, loved the new castle look too. Cast members were awesome! Guests however - eh. It was much better as the week went on. It really started to quiet down Tuesday and Wednesday.

I got my confirmation in the mail sometime while I was gone, along with the new Disney Files magazine. Haven't read it yet though.

That is all for me, lots of laundry and unpacking to do.

 

[JsMom2]

Has anyone done ABD? I just booked the Once Upon a Fairytale trip to Germany next July. They seem to be very popular, as most of the early booking discounts are already sold out.

 

[krdisneybound]

oh man, I called today to ask about the Germany trip. 8 days 9 nights. I was looking at the August dates. I was told to call back on Monday and try to complete it, since ABD was closed today. With the one person supplement, it still was not too bad.

The only thing that is not covered is the airfare to Germany. I have to look into that pretty close.

What did they tell you about your airfare??? Where do you fly into??

Has anyone done ABD? I just booked the Once Upon a Fairytale trip to Germany next July. They seem to be very popular, as most of the early booking discounts are already sold out.

 

[OKWMEMBER]

We got our confirmation today. Is Disney Files the new DVC Magazine?

 

[krdisneybound]

We got our confirmation today. Is Disney Files the new DVC Magazine?

I think so. I got mine a couple of days ago. I enjoyed reading through it.

 

[krdisneybound]

If someone is not on the 1st page, please PM me with your info, if you want it listed, and I will keep everything up to date.

I see some names on the Member Gallery that Mary is keeping up to date and I don't want to leave anyone out.

Don't want to list info if someone does not want it listed.

Hope everyone has a great Sunday.

 

[acourtwdw]

Who else in the Midwest is getting the awful weather? Freezing rain and cold here in Lansing. Started around 5 tonight and is supposed to continue all night long. Then is going to 43 and rainy on Sunday. When are we moving in with Kay?

 

[JsMom2]

oh man, I called today to ask about the Germany trip. 8 days 9 nights. I was looking at the August dates. I was told to call back on Monday and try to complete it, since ABD was closed today. With the one person supplement, it still was not too bad.

The only thing that is not covered is the airfare to Germany. I have to look into that pretty close.

What did they tell you about your airfare??? Where do you fly into??

My first choice was August 15th, but that was sold out. They had availability on July 4th, July 25th, and June 21st. The June date was a lower price than the July, dates. We booked July 25th.

ABD was actually open when I called at midnight my time. I guess they are located in CA, because she said it was 3pm her time.

Since we live in Brussels, I need to do my own air. You need to fly into Frankfurt, and then out of Munich. I'd book the air as soon as possible, the fares to everywhere seem to be going up quickly!

 

[WDWLVR]

Good morning Member Cruisers
We sail in 42 weeks!
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[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone!

When ABD announced they were doing Australia we were excited but when the rates came out we just couldn't handle it. Plus we were really hoping they would be doing Australia zoo and they aren't. Just as well because if we had booked that we wouldn't be doing this trip! I've heard really good things about them so those of you who have booked them enjoy!

We had some nasty weather yesterday. I noticed the flag out front had pulled away from latch on the pole. Mark decided to bring it in and the whole thing was caked in ice. I didn't envy anyone who had to be out it in . I think Wisconsin got it worse than we did and today it should warm up enough to melt it off.

Disney FILES is replacing Vacation Magic magazine. Getting some not so great reviews over on the DVC forums but I enjoyed it just as much as the past magazines.

 

[krdisneybound]

I was actually leaning towards 8/15, but if booked up, I might have to look at another date. I can move the cruises around a little.


Hey, maybe I'll go with the July 25th date. But the Magic 7 day cruise is the 10th anniversary cruise of the Magic and I did have it booked and canceled - so right now it is off my calendar.

I'll call on MOnday and check it out.

My first choice was August 15th, but that was sold out. They had availability on July 4th, July 25th, and June 21st. The June date was a lower price than the July, dates. We booked July 25th.

ABD was actually open when I called at midnight my time. I guess they are located in CA, because she said it was 3pm her time.

Since we live in Brussels, I need to do my own air. You need to fly into Frankfurt, and then out of Munich. I'd book the air as soon as possible, the fares to everywhere seem to be going up quickly!

 

[krdisneybound]

Good Morning everyone - actually it is a beautiful morning here. A little cool and chippery but the sun is coming up.

It will be in the 80's today. I say that in a very low voice............

Have a great day everyone