10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[videoman]

We got a studio for one night for $75.00.... We are not arriving there until 4:30 hopefully this will allow us enough time to explore the grounds and get full use of the pool. Is everyone meeting somewhere that night?

 

[videoman]

Cathy & Mike congrats on 32 years....

I will be celebrating my DW big 40th on board... Her actual day is the 15th... Quess it's gonna cost me a lot more than I planned!!!!!!!!

 

[piglet33]

Originally posted by Sarah'sMomfrom PA
jeanneg...we never go to Palo's for dinner--I am not real impressed with it and to be honest, I was a little disappointed in the brunch up there and the hassle that they gave to Avé.

Avé...what is this seafood brunch...Sam loves any kind of seafood but there is no way I would voluntarily eat it (well maybe scallops!!) so do you know if they serve anything else? I would be willing to go but only if there are other choices--maybe I'll do lunch in Lumiere's and only eat dessert there!

Arlene...we are staying at Ron Jon's--I think we paid $79.00 for the one bedroom with kitchen??? I will look in my cruise folder to be sure and I can email you. I know that there was an AAA rate and also a Florida discount rate but as soon as I have a chance, I will let you know. We are not getting in until Friday at nine (into Sanford).

Fiona...I actually would like to try high tea at Palo's--maybe we could send the guys off somewhere and a few of us girls could do it???

MaryJo,

We agree about not being impressed about Palo. This time, we'll just get the souffle to go instead of eating there.

High Tea sounds good. Never done it and would like to.

Arlene,

I got a rate of $75 for a one bedroom studio for Ron Jon (like Sarah, Haley will be sleeping on the couch). I used Code 102, but I don't think it's valid anymore. If you do a search on the cruise board, there might be more codes you can try. I'll see if I can find any.

Reneé

 

[ARLO1]

Thanks guys for all your info and future help...

Arlene

 

[Viking]

Originally posted by videoman
We got a studio for one night for $75.00.... We are not arriving there until 4:30 hopefully this will allow us enough time to explore the grounds and get full use of the pool. Is everyone meeting somewhere that night?

Yup,
we'll be going to the Grills. Have something to bite, some cocktails and watch the ships go by.

 

[piglet33]

Arlene,

I sent you a PM with some codes to try.

Reneé

 

[ARLO1]

Thanks Renee. I'll definetely give them a shot...

Arlene

 

[Viking]

The newest List has just been sent - Check it out

 

[twhipple]

Ok, we booked the Eco Tour on Antigua. We wanted to kayak, but I think this will be more fun, fewer people. Anyone going to St. John's to snorkel at Trunk Bay or somewhere else on your own? That's what we want to do, but will go for the Disney excursion if we have to. Can't wait for the 60 day mark. I've been out shopping for gift ideas!

Tracy

 

[BigRed1]

To all that can help!!!
Please pass on all tips, tricks, ideas, phone numbers, codes, etc, for contacting Ron Jons....I have been cut off, hung-up on, left messages. They won't return my calls, e-mails etc. TA can't even get a response from them. We would love to stay a couple of days after the cruise...I think. I have used the phone numbers listed on Ron Jons web site.

Thanks,
Allen

 

[piglet33]

Allen,

I just sent you a PM.

Reneé

 

[ciadriamom]

Renee: Got the magnets today, thank you!! What a great job!

MaryJo: Would love to do the tea.

Will be booking Hyatt room next week, still undecided on DCL transport or private car. Since I won't be returning until Monday afternoon, I'll only need transport one way in the private car. Cost wise I think it will be the same.

 

[jeanneg]

Sharon: We just cancelled our ressie at the Hyatt MCO.......I've always wanted to stay there but just can't justify the price since we'll only be there for the few evening hours. If you know of a good place to get a decent rate, let me know. Right now we're planning to stay in one of the other less expensive hotels in the MCO vicinity and probably use DCL transfers since it's the most economical way for the 2 of us to get there. I'd love to join all the fun activities at the Ron Jon and Radisson, but our plane gets in after 8pm. By the time we retrieve our luggage and get ourselves to the port it will be around 10pm and I'm sure the party will be winding down. So I guess we'll just have to meet everyone at the terminal. Does anyone know what time the first DCL bus leaves MCO......and where would I get it if the hotel shuttle is taking us back? I always see the DCL reps when we get off the plane in the main section of the airport but we won't be there as we are not ticketed passengers.
Anybody else flying in late and staying in the MCO airport? Maybe we could at least meet somewhere for a drink to kick off the week.

 

[Twinave]

OK Gang, Here's the Updated Brunch Bunch List:

twinave-4, rellingtwin-4, papa-2, goofynut-2, jeaneg-2,piglett33-3, jeanniec-2, bettemom-2, ciadriamom-2, hygiene99-2, cdnmickeylover-2, zapp1213-4, arlo1-2, viking-2, cheeseplease-2,padisneyfan-2,twhipple-2, videoman-4, sarah'smom-3.
That's 48 people!
If I missed anyone, please let me know. The FL heat has started to sizzle the old brainpan.

MaryJo I included your family even if you don't eat seafood. You could always order room service and have them deliever to Parrot Cay. LOL I'm sure there will be plenty to choose from. And if you try to sneak off to the movie theater I will hunt you down and bring you back.

I can't believe in just a few weeks we will all be sailing together. I'm looking forward to seeing my "old" friends, and meeting my new friends. And we can't wait for Eric and Anja to come to Panama City Beach, so that we can show them the "World's Most Beautiful Beaches".

Later,
Avé

 

[jeanniec]

fridayfun -- I sent you a PM.

I am really getting excited about the cruise! We are leaving for a week at DVC's HHI resort Sunday which is great since we can get a little taste of Disney before the cruise. It's been two whole months since we got back from OKW, and we can never get enough of Disney which I'm sure you all can understand.

Have a great weekend, everybody!

 

[ciadriamom]

Jeanne other threads have mentioned the LaQuinta and getting pretty decent rooms on Priceline, etc. Check out Barb's site for tips on priceline booking. Most of the posts have been three star hotels for under 100 dollars.

I decided to bite the bullet for the Hyatt simply for convenience, traveling with me and the two girls and just don't want the hassle. Plus we'll be leaving after work/school and I'm guessing the kids will be pretty cranky and I'll me more than ready for a drink. Won't be able to finalize flights until tomorrow, but right know it looks like we'll be getting in at around 11.

P.S. check your pm.

 

[disneybride96]

Originally posted by jeanneg
Anybody else flying in late and staying in the MCO airport? Maybe we could at least meet somewhere for a drink to kick off the week.

Jeanne-
Our flight gets in around 8 on Friday too. I have not made any reservations yet. I'm kind of like Sharon though....Hyatt would be soooooo convenient. MY MIL and SIL want to come over from Tampa and visit that night, so I probably need to look for some type of suite. We haven't seen them for almost a year and we just can't go to the sunshine state for even a night without visiting.

Someone mentioned the time that we depart from Antigua, but of course I can't find it anywhere. Would someone pm me if they have that info?

 

[@GoofyNut]

Since the boards now say it's July 10th ...

To my best friend, and Hubby Too ... MR. GOOFYNUT ..... (Gotcha!!!)

 

[ciadriamom]

Mr. GoofyNut: HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Renee: Love the new pic of Haley, just toooo cute.

 

[papa]

Hey Art my twin!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY :space: Mike