11/22/08 Thanksgiving 2008 cruise thread. Double Dipping Travelling Turkeys!

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So that's why I couldn't find it. :rolleyes: Duh! :lmao: I'll go back in.

Yes, by all means - let me at him! I'll talk his ear off about DVC. We just became members this year. I already have add-on-itis and I THOUGHT I bought enough points to keep me happy for a few years.

We're getting in really late on the 20th. We were able to snag CL to boot! Honestly, it was the only 1 bdrm available. I'm surprised it turned out to be CL. We hadn't really planned on booking it, but it popped up and I can't resist it. We'll be having dinner @ Jiko's that night. No parks this go around. MIL and SIL are not AP holders. We'll be checking out the mini-golf course instead.

When would you like me to commence talking ear off your husband about DVC? I showed my DH what we spend on deluxe vacations each year X 57 years. Then I showed him the initial price plus the estimated annual dues each year. The amount could be staggering. He told me I went enough to do it. :thumbsup2 Now, I didn't go into this blind. I was weary about staying in DVC. Will it feel the same? Most of my trips have been on strictly CL at the deluxes. I rented points for BWV and stayed at CSR. I LOVED them both. Then my DVC friend put me up in a 2 bdrm villa @ BC. That was it! I was sold. No further explanations were needed for me.

I'm actually taking my sister's family next year. They won't have to pay for any lodging. I am stoked being able to offer her an affordable deluxe trip for her and the kiddos! Just imagine providing special treats for your family in the future?

What else do you want me to throw out him? :rolleyes1
 
So that's why I couldn't find it. :rolleyes: Duh! :lmao: I'll go back in.

Yes, by all means - let me at him! I'll talk his ear off about DVC. We just became members this year. I already have add-on-itis and I THOUGHT I bought enough points to keep me happy for a few years.

We're getting in really late on the 20th. We were able to snag CL to boot! Honestly, it was the only 1 bdrm available. I'm surprised it turned out to be CL. We hadn't really planned on booking it, but it popped up and I can't resist it. We'll be having dinner @ Jiko's that night. No parks this go around. MIL and SIL are not AP holders. We'll be checking out the mini-golf course instead.

When would you like me to commence talking ear off your husband about DVC? I showed my DH what we spend on deluxe vacations each year X 57 years. Then I showed him the initial price plus the estimated annual dues each year. The amount could be staggering. He told me I went enough to do it. :thumbsup2 Now, I didn't go into this blind. I was weary about staying in DVC. Will it feel the same? Most of my trips have been on strictly CL at the deluxes. I rented points for BWV and stayed at CSR. I LOVED them both. Then my DVC friend put me up in a 2 bdrm villa @ BC. That was it! I was sold. No further explanations were needed for me.

I'm actually taking my sister's family next year. They won't have to pay for any lodging. I am stoked being able to offer her an affordable deluxe trip for her and the kiddos! Just imagine providing special treats for your family in the future?

What else do you want me to throw out him? :rolleyes1

Oh yeah - you are beautiful! Remind him he will be able to enjoy WDW with our 9 month old grandson. Imagine taking him on Dumbo,and Splash Mt for the first time, etc. Play up the grandson - he's the light of his life!
Shay - You do your magic too - the more the better!!!:banana: :banana:

I'm a bit confused - what is CL ?
 
Oh, geeezzzzzzzz, I'm in FE h*ll. I started working on mine today and it stinks! It's crooked, and the heat and bond... well let's just say I am going to have to do some sewing! Not sure how this will all turn out.

I like the lanyard idea, but to be honest (hope this doesn't offend anyone) I really don't care for the "Traveling Turkeys" logo. :0) If you decide to do something else, I might be interested.

I have my FE items just about ready. At least there is one thing down! I need to get working on my magnets, pillowcases and t-shirts that we'll wear to the Christmas party.

Shell
 
I just read on the Magic in drydock yet? thread that CAT 12's will be upgraded to sleep 4. I guess it's just a rumor, but I thought I'd pass it along.
 

Oh, geeezzzzzzzz, I'm in FE h*ll. I started working on mine today and it stinks! It's crooked, and the heat and bond... well let's just say I am going to have to do some sewing! Not sure how this will all turn out.

I like the lanyard idea, but to be honest (hope this doesn't offend anyone) I really don't care for the "Traveling Turkeys" logo. :0) If you decide to do something else, I might be interested.

I have my FE items just about ready. At least there is one thing down! I need to get working on my magnets, pillowcases and t-shirts that we'll wear to the Christmas party.

Shell


Doesn't offend me at all, just shows you my lack of creativity, which is also why I was looking for pre-made FE gifts. I'm open for any suggestions.

Sorry your FE isn't going right. I didn't even try to make one that took any skill (see above).
 
Well, Brandon had a good day today for his first day at a new school. I'll be there tomorrow (I'm the technology teacher there), so I'll feel a lot better about it tomorrow. I just want to fast forward (about 11 weeks;) ) and then I'll feel a lot better!

Susan
 
I just saw a thread on the regular threads about the Magic in Norfolk. A lady has some awesome pics posted. She said she'll post every couple of days. I like the photos so much, I saved them in my pictures. I may use some of them in our scrapbook. Some Before-during-and now photos.

If my counting is correct, we'll be the 9th group to sail after the drydock.
 
Oh yeah - you are beautiful! Remind him he will be able to enjoy WDW with our 9 month old grandson. Imagine taking him on Dumbo,and Splash Mt for the first time, etc. Play up the grandson - he's the light of his life!
Shay - You do your magic too - the more the better!!!:banana: :banana:

I'm a bit confused - what is CL ?

CL = concierge level. I have yet to stay CL because we use our points for the Grand Villas too much. (If that's really possible.)

VAGal - we've already added on twice. I'd add on resale for HHI again if we had the money. We now own 400 points and are borrowing points from the next year. Since we live nearby, we take a bunch of little weekend trips. That adds up to a lot of points. But we also do a week stay at HHI for New Years, which is low points time for them. I'm now hoping the Grand Californian opens up before next Summer so we can stay there. Though I still could use my points at the DL resorts, it'd be cheaper if it was a DVC resort.
 
Oh yeah - you are beautiful! Remind him he will be able to enjoy WDW with our 9 month old grandson. Imagine taking him on Dumbo,and Splash Mt for the first time, etc. Play up the grandson - he's the light of his life!
Shay - You do your magic too - the more the better!!!:banana: :banana:

I'm a bit confused - what is CL ?


I think me and the rest us DVC owners will be on him like white on rice. We'll wear him down!

Oh, you can check out the DVC incentives on the ship. I don't know if the incentive is any different purchasing onboard a cruise. I'm guessing not or I think people would post them. They really do have a spectacular deal with AKV right now. I got a bonus 500 Disney reward points, $8 off per point and equal developer points to be used at SSR. You have to buy at least 160 points to get the 500 bonus rewards. I'm using my points for the cruise and they just posted to my account. AKL was a favorite resort so it was a no brainer. We were going to buy a resale next spring, but with the incentives I just went ahead and did it.

I got home and no one wants to jet ski with me. I'm going to ask my SIL. She said yes to parasailing so she is my best bet...providing her wallet can handle it.

Mean Queen - I would save concierge level for when you wanted to do some hard to book events. The pre-planning service is nice, but I found I can easily do things myself. For those going to WDW for the first time they will like that feature. I know I did. The lounge is nice, but I found other relaxing places to hang out. Being in that 2 bdrm villa with my own beer and snacks outside on our super duper large balcony was just as awesome. I wish I'd bought sooner! :rolleyes: I asked my buddy why she didn't slap some DVC sense into me earlier. She said she didn't want to be pushy about it. :laughing: I just have 220 right now. I already wish I had about 350+. We like smaller long weekend type trips, too. Now, if we didn't have to contend with airfare it would be even nicer on the wallet. My husband is wondering how many points we'd need to live in WDW. He figures that's where I'm going to retire.
 
Sorry, no creativity here either. My FE gifts are all pre made. I'm just trying to figure out how I can jazz up the presentation!

Shell
 
Good Morning.
Just sent DS off to school. Today he relented and took a notebook and a pencil!:woohoo:

Lora - I saw the photos of the Magic in dry dock. They're amazing!

CL is concierge level! That's why I had no clue - I've never been fortunate enough to experience CL! Actually when we sailed before we had concierge service due to our vow renewal, but I didn't know what to do with it! I'm not use to people waiting on me and have a tendency to get uncomfortable with it. I'd make a lousy princess! princess: I signed up for the pedicure at the spa and I'm now beginning to wonder if I'll be able to handle that pampering!:confused:

Have a good day everyone, and when it's over we'll be one day closer!:flower3:
 
Hi everyone! It feels like the cruise is right around the corner now that we're into the final 75 days.

I wasn't able to book a Palo dinner last night when I was finally allowed to book. Will it be a problem to get a reservation on the ship?

We are still assigned late seating for dinner even though I'd requested early. Any tips for trying to get early seating? I know that I can get to the ship early and beg, but I wondered if I could be proactive before the cruise.
 
Good Morning.
Just sent DS off to school. Today he relented and took a notebook and a pencil!:woohoo:

Lora - I saw the photos of the Magic in dry dock. They're amazing!

CL is concierge level! That's why I had no clue - I've never been fortunate enough to experience CL! Actually when we sailed before we had concierge service due to our vow renewal, but I didn't know what to do with it! I'm not use to people waiting on me and have a tendency to get uncomfortable with it. I'd make a lousy princess! princess: I signed up for the pedicure at the spa and I'm now beginning to wonder if I'll be able to handle that pampering!:confused:

Have a good day everyone, and when it's over we'll be one day closer!:flower3:

I'm sure you could adjust being a princess rather quickly. ;)

Macassi - They hold back 50% of spa, palo and even shore excursion bookings to give people a chance that do not have internet access. Plan to be there early. Don't forget to look in the Navigator on where they'll be for dining changes and Palo bookings. It's typically Studio Sea. I love 2nd seating and was glad I got switched a while back. There is still a possibility to get first seating still so I wouldn't throw in the towel. You've still got a once chance onboard! People make changes then all the time.
 
Hi everyone! It feels like the cruise is right around the corner now that we're into the final 75 days.

I wasn't able to book a Palo dinner last night when I was finally allowed to book. Will it be a problem to get a reservation on the ship?

We are still assigned late seating for dinner even though I'd requested early. Any tips for trying to get early seating? I know that I can get to the ship early and beg, but I wondered if I could be proactive before the cruise.

I also requested early dining, but haven't got it yet. I plan to go first thing when we get on the ship and try to get it changed. Since we have a 2 year old, the CM said we'd be flagged to get moved before others, but there was no guarantee we would get moved. They just said our best bet was to ask when we got on board. You should also be able to get a Palo's meal on board. They hold some back for that purpose.
 
VA Gal - (Since I don't know your real name I am now going to call you by your pirate name pirate: "Bessie Backstabber") - What was the final result with the Wave Runner tour? Were you able to talk anyone into going with you?
 
Thanks. I feel better about Palo. I'd be pretty upset if we couldn't get into it.

I'm less paniced about the late dining than I was when we first booked. We can always just keep a really late schedule if we have to.

I booked massages for the first day at sea, but they are late in the day - 4pm. I didn't realize that it was formal night until today. Do you think I should try to change them? IF we do switch to early dining, it might be a rush. Is it hard to switch spa appointments around on board?
 
Thanks. I feel better about Palo. I'd be pretty upset if we couldn't get into it.

I'm less paniced about the late dining than I was when we first booked. We can always just keep a really late schedule if we have to.

I booked massages for the first day at sea, but they are late in the day - 4pm. I didn't realize that it was formal night until today. Do you think I should try to change them? IF we do switch to early dining, it might be a rush. Is it hard to switch spa appointments around on board?

On our last cruise, we needed to adjust our Palo reservations. We did it first thing after getting onboard. They had plenty of openings. I imagine they go quick, so take care of that first and avoid the "Topsider Temptation"!

Judy,

How is the plastic bag coming along? I still have no idea what to do. Can you say "Ebay"?
 
Ken - My mermaid FE is so ugly and gaudy and poorly constructed. It's stiff as a board because I used the wrong interfacing. It's sparkly and glittery.It looks like something a 4 year old would make at pre school for his mother. Unfortunately I'm not a cute 4 year old and people will think I'm crazy.But I'm bringing it anyway, along with a grocery bag backup!!! Michael's has some great stickers for the grocery bag decorations. Should I bring doubles for you?
We could meet on the deck on 7 aft and put them together! And we can put our names on them with foamy letters! The more I think about it, the more I like the idea. No one else will have them. Or you can let me make a mermaid for you too - the offer still stands!!!
 
Judy - I'm Bonnie. :teeth: :wave2: I haven't heard back from my SIL yet. She doesn't get it that I'm waiting with baited breath for her answer.
 
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