11/14/09 - Special Western - 2 CC stops

[LindaBabe]

I wanted the Panama Canal, but it's smack in the middle of ski season, which is a huge no no for OCSkier, my spouse

 

[mousemom11]

Wow. Talk about perfect timing. We are planning on taking an Alaskan cruise in 2011 to celebrate DH's 50th birthday. I'll be booking when the dates open on September 28th. Hopefully, I'll be able to get some discounts when we're onboard in November toward that cruise, but I figured that I'd better book straight out of the gate for the lowest prices. Now I have to try to talk our good friends into going. I already warned her that I'm going to sic my kids onto hers to convince them to cruise with us. Huh, I think I've been hanging around Denise too long. No, wait, I was like this beforehand.

 

[SJSH Mom]

I know that one can "move" the date without problems as long as it is before the final payment date....my question is more for, pricing. If I change the date...do I still get the discount? Do I pay the difference?

What if I book anouther cruise on Sept 28....can I go on board during our cruise and cancel the original to re-book and get the discount if that is a better deal?

 

[mousemom11]

I know that one can "move" the date without problems as long as it is before the final payment date....my question is more for, pricing. If I change the date...do I still get the discount? Do I pay the difference?

What if I book anouther cruise on Sept 28....can I go on board during our cruise and cancel the original to re-book and get the discount if that is a better deal?

Here is my understanding. If you have a dummy cruise booked and move the date, you still keep the discount, BUT the discount is applied to the price of the new cruise. So if the new cruise is more expensive than the dummy cruise, you would have to make up the difference.

What I was told today is that if you book on the 28th, then bring your confirmation # with you on our cruise and go to the re-booking desk. The CM will tell you whether they can get you a better price for that cruise.

 

[fgarza25]

I have a DD that will be 10 on the cruise and a son that just turned 13. If you have chilrden that would like to email and get to know each other please pm me. I will sent email address.


Have a great weekend.

 

[fgarza25]

don't feel badly to miss the reception. It used to be quite fab - with elaborate goodies and free drinks. Anymore, there are SO many repeat cruisers that the party has become much more simple and crowded. I'm sure that's why they introduced the tiered system.



Thanks, I think I am over it.

I am just so excited and counting down the days.

 

[sandiegosusie]

I'm sure most of the have seen/heard about the new cruises coming up for 2011...

ALASKA baby!!!(on the Wonder), Mexican Rivera, several Repositioning cruises for the Wonder (a Panama Canal Crossing, a LA to Vancouver, then a Vancouver to LA), A Trans-Atlantic (On the Magic), as well as the Med (also on the Magic), and to top aal that off 3/4/and 5 night cruises for the Dream!!!

Holy cow that's one very active cruis schedule for Disney... Wish I could take 1 of each cruise that year, but I think we'll be taking an Alaskan Cruise only.

I'm right there with ya! I already put in a request to book with my agent last week when I found out the release date. Hoping to snag a room on one of the summer Alaskan cruises!

Someone tell me this: If I put down a deposit on September 28, that's if there is any room left after all the Gold and Plats do I cancel onboard and rebook to get the perks of onboard booking?

 

[sandiegosusie]

Here is my understanding. If you have a dummy cruise booked and move the date, you still keep the discount, BUT the discount is applied to the price of the new cruise. So if the new cruise is more expensive than the dummy cruise, you would have to make up the difference.

What I was told today is that if you book on the 28th, then bring your confirmation # with you on our cruise and go to the re-booking desk. The CM will tell you whether they can get you a better price for that cruise.

that's what I wanted to know...Did I read it right that CC members get an onboard credit? Or was that only for certain sailings? And if we do, does that get applied to our cruise?

 

[SJSH Mom]

So what is the benefit of booking when on board if the 10% discount is only taken on "dummy" date and when you decide on the "real" date you have to pay the price of the cruise at that time?? Does the 10% discount carry over?

Here is my understanding. If you have a dummy cruise booked and move the date, you still keep the discount, BUT the discount is applied to the price of the new cruise. So if the new cruise is more expensive than the dummy cruise, you would have to make up the difference.

What I was told today is that if you book on the 28th, then bring your confirmation # with you on our cruise and go to the re-booking desk. The CM will tell you whether they can get you a better price for that cruise.

 

[Fivepin]

Wow. Talk about perfect timing. We are planning on taking an Alaskan cruise in 2011 to celebrate DH's 50th birthday. I'll be booking when the dates open on September 28th. Hopefully, I'll be able to get some discounts when we're onboard in November toward that cruise, but I figured that I'd better book straight out of the gate for the lowest prices. Now I have to try to talk our good friends into going. I already warned her that I'm going to sic my kids onto hers to convince them to cruise with us. Huh, I think I've been hanging around Denise too long. No, wait, I was like this beforehand.

I'm thinking I'm going to do that as well. Then when I get on board I can go to the future booking desk. They can then transfer that new ressie to my TA, and I still keep my TA's onboard credit and DCL onboard credit as well. I'm also torn because I had always said I wanted to the inaugural cruise of the new ship. I guess I may have to do the Fantasy instead of the Dream. Anyone think they'll repeat the Alaskan cruises 2012 the way they have with the other itineraries?

 

[MSTXMOM]

We were so hoping Disney would do Alaska and it fits in with our cruise every-other-year schedule! However, we will have to wait to book until early next year (probably around income tax refund time).

On another note, here is a link to Candy's pics I found while checking the cruise picture a day web site. She has some great ones of Castaway Cay. http://www.flickr.com/photos/candisfl30

We are spending the afternoon making lists and sorting FE gifts by cabin. Because there are three of us all making we will have a quart zip lock with cabin #, name, #adults, and #,age and sex of kids. Then when each of us makes our rounds it should be pretty easy.

Also we figured another way to make the cruise feel really close. Just count the number of pay checks until then!

It appears the cooler weather is finally here. We will have our first day in the 80's in a long time. Unfortunately it is also wet, but we needed that too. Have a good day all!

 

[Hypermommy]

My DH is doing the zipline through DCL also - Hope he can join you and KC - so you can take each others photo! Because there is NO way in heck I am going!!!!

Maybe they'd want to meet somewhere on the ship and head over together? But then again, that may be waaaaaaaay too much organization for the menfolk.

I am going to try to fine the info on IM (which I have no idea what that is) on the info on spreadsheet for my kiddos. Hey, I printed the DDD graphic this morning.

.......

I started to read all the post last night. I am so tired this morning. I got to page 23.

IM is instant messenger. Yahoo has a version, M$ has a version and google has a version too. And of course, there's the one that started it all, AOL...they still have AIM out there I believe.

That's quite a monumental undertaking, trying to read all the posts. Wow!

Huh, I think I've been hanging around Denise too long. No, wait, I was like this beforehand.

don't feel badly to miss the reception. It used to be quite fab - with elaborate goodies and free drinks. Anymore, there are SO many repeat cruisers that the party has become much more simple and crowded. I'm sure that's why they introduced the tiered system.

Thanks, I think I am over it.

Me too... I'll just have my own reception at the pool with my own drink in my hands!

Also we figured another way to make the cruise feel really close. Just count the number of pay checks until then!

Oh, now that's a truly scary thought!!!!!

 

[Hypermommy]

Y'all check out what I just found over on the DCL pics thread. A Konk Kooler in a plastic coconut!!! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Hypermommy]

Oh, one more thing. I'm adding counting columns to the excursion worksheets. If you add/update your excursions on the spreadsheet please put a 1 in the appropriate column. It'll help me do the counting on Saturdays. Thanks!

 

[Hypermommy]

Families
39 points of contact (i.e., Dissers)

Adults = 102
Males = 49
Females = 54

Flounders Nursery (ages 0-2)
Male = 4
Female = 2

Oceaneer Club Kids (ages 3-7)
Male = 8
Female = 8

Oceaneer Lab Kids (ages 8-10)
Male = 11
Female = 14

OceanQuest (ages 11-13)
Male = 2
Female = 6

The Stack (14-17)
Male = 5
Female = 3

Dining
Early = 39
Late = 13

Dressing for pirate nite? 37 staterooms

Fish Exchange
Total Cabins = 36
Adults = 56
Kids = 41
Teens= 7
Cabins with no adult/kid listings yet = 0
(WHATEVER WAS LEFT, I WENT AHEAD AND CHANGED IT TO ZERO. IF YOU WANT TO PARTICPATE IN THE FE, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT MARKINGS ON THE SPREADSHEET)

Dismeet on Sat
29 points of contact said someone from their group would be there

Secret Mickey Participants - 17

Folks listed for IM contact - 7

Excursions (numbers are by point of contact)

Grand Cayman

• Rays, Reef & Rum Point - 4
• Shipwreck & Reef Snorkeling - 3
• Island Tour (Turtle Farm & Hell) - 2
• Boatswain's Bay - 2
• Captain Bryan's Buccaneer Snorkel Tour - 1
• Pirate Expedition - 1
• Captain Marvin's Stingray City - 3

Cozumel

• Royal Dolphin Swim - 5
• Dolphin Encounter - 4
• Adventure Park, Zip Line & Snorkel Combo - 3
• Chankanaab - 1
• Jeep Exploration - 1
• Tulum Ruins - 3
• 3 Reef Snorkel - 1
• Jungle Hike - 1
• Aqua Adventure Scuba Dive - 2
• Cozumel Beach Break at Nachi Cocom - 2

Castaway Cay Day 1

• Waverunner - 1
• Snorkeling - 1
• Serenity Bay - 3
• The Hammock Tour - 1
• The Wild Side - 2
• Getaway Package - 1
• Bike Rental - 1
• Parasailing - 1

Castaway Cay Day 2

• Serenity Bay - 1
• Snorkeling - 1
• Stingrays - 1
• Parasailing - 1
• Waterski Adventure - 1
• Family Beach - 2
• Glass Bottom Boat - 1

 

[mousemom11]

So what is the benefit of booking when on board if the 10% discount is only taken on "dummy" date and when you decide on the "real" date you have to pay the price of the cruise at that time?? Does the 10% discount carry over?

Hmm, I probably didn't explain that very well. The discount does carry over, but it is applied to the price of the new cruise, which tend to be higher priced than old ones. So, for example, you book a dummy date onboard that costs $4,000, so after 10% discount, your price is $3,600. Sometime later you decide on your real date. The cost of that cruise is $4,600, so after 10% discount, your cost of that cruise is $4,140.

 

[xxcell]

Y'all check out what I just found over on the DCL pics thread. A Konk Kooler in a plastic coconut!!! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, thats the life. I could REALLY use that now!!!!!!!

 

[glindamood]

Happy Saturday everyone. DH is watching football and I think I may try and take a nap. I spent yesterday cleaning out our wardrobe - antique walnut dresser thing. I got about 4 bags of "we are not giving this houseroom anymore" items out of the house. Then I got it put back together again and I must say - I am right proud of myself. Although there are two drawers at the bottom of it that I have not touched so guess that may be my big effort for this afternoon. Those that spend the afternoon watching football shall NOT complain about items they can no longer find - at least that is what I always say.

Enjoy your weekend! Nine weeks from today - what will YOU be doing??

 

[SJSH Mom]

Thanks for shaking this rock head of mine .

I understand now. I think my brain was in fry mode as I was working on the FE gifts all day yesterday and I am proud to say that they are finished!!! ok now to just get the final numbers, room # and to "package them and we are ON!!!! I swore to myself no more Michaels...no more AC moore, etc....no more crafts! I hope you all like them...this is my first attemtp of being crafty and creative and my first visits to these crafts stores!

Just can not wait until "When you wish upon the star is blasting the air!"

Hmm, I probably didn't explain that very well. The discount does carry over, but it is applied to the price of the new cruise, which tend to be higher priced than old ones. So, for example, you book a dummy date onboard that costs $4,000, so after 10% discount, your price is $3,600. Sometime later you decide on your real date. The cost of that cruise is $4,600, so after 10% discount, your cost of that cruise is $4,140.

 

[mousemom11]

Thanks for shaking this rock head of mine .

I understand now. I think my brain was in fry mode as I was working on the FE gifts all day yesterday and I am proud to say that they are finished!!! ok now to just get the final numbers, room # and to "package them and we are ON!!!! I swore to myself no more Michaels...no more AC moore, etc....no more crafts! I hope you all like them...this is my first attemtp of being crafty and creative and my first visits to these crafts stores!

Just can not wait until "When you wish upon the star is blasting the air!"

WTG on finishing your FE gifts. Ugh, I haven't even started mine yet or my door magnets. Only an obsessive-compulsive planner like me would start hollering about time running out 2 months before the cruise.