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

[jerry112]

Renee,

So sorry you'll be missing our cruise but at least you booked a new one and I'm sure you'll meet lots more Diser's on your new
Meets Thread!

Good luck to your hubby with the film and have a super Feb. cruise!

Karen

 

[scottygirl]

Renee,

We will miss you. I sent you an email. Keep in touch and let us know how the February cruise goes!!

TTFN,

Jackie

 

[scottygirl]

Fellow cruisers,

I calculate that Tuesday, September 7 is the 60 day mark. The day for final payment ( I made mine already) and the first day to make DCL excursion ressies!! I wonder if the phone lines will be jammed due to all the Hurricane Frances chaos? I feel for the poor Floridians. They need a LOT of pixie dust sent there way.


TTFN,

Jackie

 

[sjcubedofct]

Final payment- check!
Ressies- check!

Now we just need to get there!! I'm SO ready for this! We've reserved our Dune Buggies in Cozumel, Stingrays/Coral Beach with Nativeway and Atlantis Submarine.

I feel the need to break out the suitcases and start packing...

 

[scottygirl]

Ahoy Maties!! (sp?)

I tried calling DCL to book the Fury Catamaran but I got a message to call back tomorrow due to hurricane Frances. I emailed my request instead so I hope we are reserved a spot. I suspect that this excursion is not one of the most popular. Sheri, are we on the same excursion through Nativeway? We are doing the 2 1/2 hour excursion that stops at Coral Gardens? I think. I booked it so long ago now that I'm not exactly sure!! I told DH last night that today is the last day to back out to get a full refund!! There is no stopping us now. I am ready to go!!



TTFN,

Jackie

Edited to add:

I got an email back stating that my email to shore excursions undeliverable.
I have now just sent a fax with my request, we'll see what happens! I got a confirm faxed back from DCL, our excursion is booked! That was quick!

 

[TYTY]

Hi everybody,

Has anybody heard how Castaway Cay made out? It looks like Frances was really close.

Also, we got our faxed confirmation for our excursions so were all set.

 

[RIDISNEYLOVERS]

UGH - We are going to be making our final payment today - I know, I know - the day it is due so I hope my TA can get through to DCL to make that payment. We will also be making our excusion requests - faxing it seems like the best way to go - we'll see.

It will be here before we know it - can't wait!!

Lisa

 

[sjcubedofct]

We're signed up for the 8:15a Stingray/Coral Gardens with Nativeway.

 

[lUVTOGO]

Does anyone know what time we tender in Grand Cayman? I believe we have to be at Captain Marvins at 9:15 a.m. I am going to try to find some snorkeling equipment this week. We bought 4 sets for our last cruise and it is no where to be found. My Dh even checked the attic, and my kids will not used rental equipment. ( It comes from Dh's side of the family )

Reading some of the other hurricane threads, Castaway Key was right in the midst of the hurricane, and there was no word on how it fared yet!

 

[jel0511]

Not sure of the tendering time, but we're on the same excursion as you with Captain Marvins!! I've been trying in vain to make my final payment for my cruise, but my TA says that DCL won't even answer the phones for final payments now, and hopefully it will be made by Friday. She said not to worry, since we have a deposit down, and with everything going on right now, DCL probably won't care. I'm to call back by Friday if I haven't gotten anything yet. Now, another thing to worry about....

 

[scottygirl]

Sheri, it looks like we are on the same Nativeway excursion!!! I am really looking forward to it, I hope no one in my family gets "freaked" out from the stingrays!

Maryann, I booked an exursion through DCL for Cozumel and they faxed me a confirm that has the itnineray for the week on it. It says ashore 7:30am in Grand Cayman, so you should have plenty of time. Do you thnk there is some kind of disinfecting spray that one could bring along to spray the rental equipment with before use?

Lori, I thought you booked through ALLSEAS? Didn't you have to have your final payment to them by Aug 27th? I remember you posting that you did not receive a confrim from them on that day. I am sure there are other people in the same boat you are!

Do you think it is too early to take out the suitcases?

TTFN,

Jackie

 

[jel0511]

Lori, I thought you booked through ALLSEAS? Didn't you have to have your final payment to them by Aug 27th? I remember you posting that you did not receive a confrim from them on that day. I am sure there are other people in the same boat you are!

I called them about a week and half before and authorized them to charge my final payment through on the 27th. I've called them several times BEFORE Frances and they said that final payment wasn't due to Disney until 9/7 and they just put those dates down so they'll ensure they have all the information in advance. They do not charge the final payment until it's due, not on the 27th. So, I'm still waiting and have been told that if I haven't received anything by Friday, I'm to call back again.

 

[scottygirl]

Lori, I just checked my Disney Visa online and Allseas charged my Visa on 8/27. Seems like we are getting conflicting info from them. I also noticed that they charged a $25.00 agent fee separately from the DCL charge. However the total equaled the quoted cruise price. I am waiting for my Disney Rewards to be posted so that I can request a reward card for use on the ship.

TTFN,

Jackie

 

[jel0511]

Originally posted by scottygirl
Lori, I just checked my Disney Visa online and Allseas charged my Visa on 8/27. Seems like we are getting conflicting info from them. I also noticed that they charged a $25.00 agent fee separately from the DCL charge. However the total equaled the quoted cruise price. I am waiting for my Disney Rewards to be posted so that I can request a reward card for use on the ship.

TTFN,

Jackie

Thanks Jackie, I'll have to keep following up with them!!!

 

[TYTY]

Hi,

I had read on a different post that a DIS Meet didn't happed because of rain and nobody got to meet each other. Should we set up a backup plan incase it rains and we can't meet at Scoops?

 

[sjcubedofct]

Probably a good idea, Paula. Just tell me where and when and I'm there! Although I can't imagine meeting in the rain in the Carribean would be that big a chore. A little tropical rain could be fun.

 

[RIDISNEYLOVERS]

FYI - My TA was able to make our final payment today. DCL should be all set for the rest of you that need to make final payments as well.

 

[jjgarv]

My DH and I have an almost 20-month old daughter... We have been planning to leave her with Grandma and Grandpa (who are so thrilled to have Grace all to themselves), but I have never left her for an entire week and I'm having second thoughts. Grace is very comfortable with "gamma" and "gampa" and spending time at their house. (My own mother says that I'm obsessing over this too much, and to solve that problem, I should have another baby! LOL) I guess I just need reassurance from more experienced moms that leaving her behind isn't the end of the world, and maybe some of you have had similar experiences. DH and I can't wait until she's older to take her on her first WDW trip, but we felt that she's still too young to take cruisin'.

Thanks for the support!

Jennifer

 

[sjcubedofct]

Honey, leave that beautiful baby with those loving grandparents and don't look back! Couple time is so very important and one of the few things that take priority in marriage. Enjoy it and thank God you have loving family for support. And honestly, your daughter will probably have a better time than you will!! I always found that with my son. We went away for a 5 day weekend to St. Thomas for a wedding, and when we got back, he didn't want to hear about our trip, he wanted to tell us all the amazing things HE got to do, and wanted to know when we would go away again!

Sherry

 

[jerry112]

Hi Jennifer,

I know how you are feeling. When my DD was 8 mo old we left her with my parents and took my DS to WDW. We had originally planned to bring her along but she had begun teething and waking up all through the night. I must say this turned out to be great. Although I called constantly and my mom had to bring her to the doctor ( I don't even remember why, now), she had a fabulous time. More importantly, my parents had a great time with her and have those memories as they are getting older. Obviously, my DD doesn't remember, but she likes to say she does. She is 7 yrs. old now.

This also turned out to be a very special and, I think, the best time my son has had at WDW. I'm sure you and your DH will make the most of this special time and you will be glad you did it. You will miss her but you'll be back before you know it!

BTW folks, we just booked our excursions. We received the 150.00 soda credit from AAA and the 200.00 rebooking credit from our last cruise and we are ready to roll! Can't wait!!

Karen