11/06/04 Western New and Improved Official Thread!

[TYTY]

Hi Jackie:

If I remember correctly , at one time somebody put the link on this thread to book the dolphin excursion directly. Does anybody know what that web site is or can they post the link

Thanks,

Paula

 

[jel0511]

Originally posted by TYTY
Hi Jackie:

If I remember correctly , at one time somebody put the link on this thread to book the dolphin excursion directly. Does anybody know what that web site is or can they post the link

Thanks,

Paula

Here you go!!!!

http://www.dolphindiscovery.com/encounter.asp#

 

[TYTY]

Lori - Thank you so much!!

 

[sjcubedofct]

We got our passports! Paula, how you doin'? LOL

 

[TYTY]

One down, one to go. I'm submitting mine today. I'm also getting ready to make final payment next week

 

[scottygirl]

Hi Ladies!!

I gave my TA the info and permission to charge my credit card on Aug 27th for the final payment!! It's really exciting. It's great to get that passport in hand isn't it?

The next task will be to book any DCL excursions. Sherry, did you decide to book the REAS?

I haven't heard from Renee in weeks now. I wonder if she is okay? Maybe she cancelled. I tried emailing her twice and have received no response.

I'll be busy the next couple weeks with the kids going back to school and trying to get my company's federal tax return submitted by Sept 15th.

Hope everyone is doing well.

TTFN,

Jackie

 

[TYTY]

Hi Jackie,

I can't believe it's already time to make the final payment

I'm going to make final payment next week and also book the Dolphin Encounter.

I'll be November 6th before you know it......

 

[jel0511]

Jackie - We must be using the same TA! We're booked with All Seasons and also just authorized our final payment for August 27th. I can't believe it's final payment time!!!

 

[sjcubedofct]

And as Paula and I were chatting about, once the kiddos get back to school, September and October will FLY by!!! Whoot! With the summer we've had here in CT, I need some tropical HEAT!

 

[scottygirl]

Lori, I did book through Allseas. I found them through the DISboards. I got several quotes and they were the most competitive.

Sherry and Paula, I LOVE my kids but it is TIME for them to go back to school!! DD7 loves school,especially the social aspect
The boys DS10 and DS7 need to have some structure, no more running wild or Playstation 2.


We have had a COLD summer, not much time spent by the pool, but good for bike riding. According to the weather channel most of the country has had below average temps this summer. It will make the tropical weather on the cruise all the more enjoyable.

TTFN,

Jackie

 

[lUVTOGO]

Hi Everyone,

Just made my final payment a few weeks ago, booked the Raddisson for the night before, and I believe we are staying at the Portofino the night after the cruise!

Now I need to decide if we want to rent a car, or have Fla Tours pick us up and take us to the Raddisson.

We never have any luck with rental cars, we always leave feeling we were ripped off


Now it's time to decide on excursions!

See everyone soon!!

Maryann

 

[sjcubedofct]

We're spending this weekend away in the Catskills and we're taking our cruise stuff so we can make final decisions about who's doing what when and where! We're SO excited!!

Paula and I were just talking about what to pack clothing wise, and we've both decided we need to go shopping.

Are we there yet?

 

[scottygirl]

We have made our final decision on excursions. Key West on our own, Stingray City with Nativeway, Catamaran, Snorkle and Beach Party through DCL and relaxing on the beach at Castaway Cay.

I have done some clothes shopping and the nice thing is that all of the summer stuff is on clearance! I have gotten some good deals. DD is growing like a weed and I hope that all her shorts don't end up too short!!

I bought some cool scrapbooking items at Michaels. Stickers for Mexico, Florida and vacation themed. I hope to purchase a scrapbook on board.

I hope everyone is enjoying the last days of summer. Now that the kids are back in school it actually feels like summer around here.

TTFN,

Jackie

 

[Mindymom]

Hi everyone

My kids go back to school Sept. 8th. We finally got some rain and cool weather here in Portland, Oregon. We have actually had a really hot summer. Temp. reaching 100.

My DD9 and I have had so much fun hitting those end of the year sales on summer clothes.

I just booked an excursion with Captain Marvins (swimming with the sting rays).

I think the anticipation of the trip is just as much fun as the trip itself. It is so much fun reading all the excitement from fellow cruisers.

I ordered PassPorter' PassHolders for our family. Has anyone ever used these? They look pretty handy. They can hold your Key to the World card, ID cards, money and pens.

 

[jerry112]

Hi Mindymom,

Yes, I did use the passporter passholders on our last cruise. They worked pretty well but they are not waterproof, so keep that in mind. I've read posts about using a water wallet that you can buy at Walmart, Target etc.. Thought I'd check those out.

We also booked the Stingray excursion (1/2 day) with Captain Marvins. Is it Nov. yet? You're right, planning is half the fun but sadly it will fly by when it gets here!

Karen

 

[RIDISNEYLOVERS]

If anyone is interested in this please PM me:

We have 6 staterooms booked and we need 2 more to become a group. If you booked through DCL only (and you do not have a travel agent) would you be interested in joining us to become a group?

There are "perks" to becoming a group and I will let you know what they are if you are interested. Please PM me if you are and I will fill you in on the details.

Thanks for your help.

Lisa

 

[scottygirl]

Woo! Hoo!

I just got confirmation from Allseas and my final payment has been made!! I never though I would be so excited about spending that much money! I probably won't be as excited when I get that Visa bill. I hope everyone is doing well and you have a nice weekend.

RIDISNEYLOVERS,

Sorry we can't help you out, good luck!

TTFN,

Jackie

 

[jel0511]

Originally posted by scottygirl
Woo! Hoo!

I just got confirmation from Allseas and my final payment has been made!! I never though I would be so excited about spending that much money! I probably won't be as excited when I get that Visa bill. I hope everyone is doing well and you have a nice weekend.

RIDISNEYLOVERS,

Sorry we can't help you out, good luck!

TTFN,

Jackie

I also authorized All Seas to charge my card today and haven't gotten an confirmation... Boo Hoo.... Hopefully, they're processing them in order and I'll get mine soon!! If I don't get one my tomorrow, I will call!!!

 

[lUVTOGO]

Hi Everyone,

Down to 60 days!!! I just booked Captain Marvins 1/2 day tour for my Dh, My Girlfriends Dh and the 4 kids. I don't snorkel and neither does my girlfriend or her parents so we are either going on an Island Tour or we will go to Seven Mile Beach and have a few Pina Colada's for breakfast!!!

Still not sure about Key West yet! Does anyone have any ideas what to do there?

In Cozumel we are going to go to Paradise Beach and relax. Then maybe go to Carlos & Charlies at night.

Hope that everyone stays safe in Florida this weekend with the Hurricane approaching!!

Maryann

 

[bernee]

Hi All,

The Pate family will not be joining all of you after all. My husband got a film and it will be filming from late October through mid-November. Luckily for us, he got the job in time so we could get a refund. Since we are booked for a cruise in February, I asked them to transfer the funds to that cruise

FWIW: You all sounded so fun and I was looking forward to meeting all of you in person (especially Jackie and her family). Have a wonderful time and happy Disney dreams.

- Renee