11/8/03 Western Cruise roll call.... "looking for info from DISers"

[wdw1972]

Originally posted by dianthus
If you book via DVC, for some reason those docs seem to go out later than TA/DCL booked people. We got ours about 10- 14 before on each of our last 2 cruises.

Perhaps DCL sends the docs to DVC for forwarding to us. I never paid attention to where mine came from, but all of my previous cruises were on DVC points. I don't remember how far in advance the docs came - as long as I had them before I left home I didn't care!

On my non-Disney cruises, the cruise line has always sent my docs to my travel agent, and the TA sent them to me. That's why I'm thinking DVC may be involved as an extra step here.

 

[Figgy77]

Hi Dianthus, My husband Dick and I are natives from New Milford, having retired to Fl. last year. Drop in to see "Stew Leonard's," for me. Sounds like we got out right in time before last winter. Couldn't be happier!!! See you on Board. We're room 7070!!

 

[dianthus]

Hi Figgy!

Did you have a crystal ball? Last winter was the absolute worst around here ~ for as long as I can remember. The winter didn't end until May! LOL!

The hardest part about leaving this area is leaving "Stews" ~ the best! If I think of it, I'll bring ya some of Bethy's chocolate chip cookies! We really are spoiled around here!They do gift baskets now. You should send yourself one!!

We are in 7544. Lots of people onboard from our area! I guess we all need some Caribbean sunshine before the winter sets in! If we have another one like last year, we're coming down there too!

Look forward to meeting all of you!

~ Linda

 

[imgoingtodisney]

I need help again everyone
There is a thread "how cool is this place" by 02bBarbie - please help me get her over here

 

[imgoingtodisney]

did you guys see that the 11/22 western cruise is stopping at Castaway Cay twice? also going there the Key West day?

me again - did you see that the 10/11 DIS group assigned tables for 56 people to have brunch in Palos?

 

[dianthus]

56 people at Palo's brunch?! Sounds more like a bridal shower! LOL! I think the 10/11 group have cruised together a few times before...

We will be very happy with a nice table for two...

 

[imgoingtodisney]

good morning
we're in the 30s! 39 more days and we leave for the cruise!
cant come quick enough - hopefully with all the Halloween/fall activities the time will fly

 

[acrucifer]

we will be in the 20s before you know it.

 

[nghtangl01]

Just wanted to let everyone know I got my cruise docs on Friday. Would have posted that earlier but just got home from a weekend at Disney.

 

[TimmyVan]

Wow! You got the docs! Now the rest of us are looking out the window for UPS so we can get ours too!

That's GREAT!

 

[acrucifer]

I heards previously that dvc members may get their docs later than others. are you a dvc member? thanks for your reply.

 

[imgoingtodisney]

woohoo - come on docs!
(we're DVCers - lets see when we start getting the docs - does it really take longer?)

 

[wdw1972]

The last 2 times Sheila & I have done a Magic cruise our dining rotation has been LAPLAPL - and I expect that's what it will be this time as well. I enjoy the 4 "special" menus much more than the regular menus, and I plan to book Palo for Monday night. That means we'll skip Parrot Cay (which is fine by me), and it's also formal night so the "nicer" restaurant will be more appropriate than pretending to have a formal meal in Parrot Cay!

Any DISers interested in joining us at Palo? I'm thinking around 6:30....time to do the 5:45 cocktail reception, and meander to dinner at a leisurely pace. Neither of us cares about missing Hercules this time around.

 

[dianthus]

I think I posted this before in this thread. On our last 2 cruises booked with DVC points, our docs came 10 to 14 days beforehand. Sorry Barb! Maybe they'll send them early to you.

It really doesn't matter, unless you book a stateroom GTY, then I would guess you get your cabin assignment in them. If you book Disney excursions, you can do it 60 days ahead of time now. In the past you had to wait until you got your docs. Dining rotations and KTTW cards are received at the Port when you check in.

wdw1972, thanks for the invite, but we are doing Palo on Tuesday, which is our anniversary. Sounds like a good plan, as formal wear seems so right for Palo. Enjoy!

 

[imgoingtodisney]

I was thinking of trying for Palos on Mon night also. Thinking that DH will be in a tux both formal & semi-formal nights. Want to be in the dining room Th night so we can celebrate my birthday w/DS.
Wasnt sure what time we were going to ask for though. Maybe I'll try for 630 with the idea that if DH backs out I wont be eating alone. Thanks for the invite.
Hoping for Palos brunch Sun morn to celebrate our anniversary (Oct 17 which we also share w/Beverly)

I called DVC 1 day last wk and we are in room 6124 as thought since last Dec. (And yes they have us at 1/2pts) We need to rollover 92pts by end of Nov to next year. When we get off the Magic I get to book our 1st trip home to WL for next Oct.

Anyone else gonna be at the port planning their days once they get their dining rotations?

Take care everyone. Only 38more days till we leave

 

[3MinnieMom]

Glad to see so many 5 and 6 yr old kids on the cruise - our DD (Marissa), who is 5, will be so thrilled! Our other 2 dd's are a year apart in age (9 and 10), so they always have each other to hang-out with.

Hey, Goofy4WDW59 - looks like we will be cruise-neighbors with you on Deck 5 (Momof2GreatGirls and her extended family are also neigbors). Where in Illinois are you from???

The time is flying by so quickly until the cruise (having such busy lives makes the wait so much easier!!!) We started pulling out luggage the other day, and realized that we need some new pieces to add to our collection. We are now looking for a great deal on luggage (anyone know of a good internet site for luggage bargains???)

Take care!!

 

[alisbarc]

Got Docs today. Gonna be up late reading them.
I can hardly wait.

 

[Tesabat]

Come on Docs!

I am blizting in and out of the boards lately - I get about five minutes and then I'm off! At this rate, I feel like the cruise is coming on WAY too fast. What happened to all that time??

Sue - Parrot Cay would be my pick for a skip too, but I have no idea what we will end up with. Right now, I'm leaning towards the 14th for Palo's - even though it's the last night, and that's a busy night. It's just a special anniversary for us....no matter where we are on the ship - it will be GREAT, but I was thinking that perhaps Palo's might be nice. I don't think we'll know for sure until I'm standing in line making the actual reservation!

Time to buckle down and make final arrangements...

Now, what wine am I bringing?? Hmmm...no...make that what wine am i sharing - that's the more important question!!

 

[dianthus]

3 Minniemom~

ebags.com , Costco.com can sometimes have great luggage deals.

If you are a AAA member, check your local site. The CT AAA is offering a great deal on Samsonite. Offers vary by region.

 

[dianthus]

Barb~

Brunch & high tea at Palo is only available on sea days - Monday & Thursday.