12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 11

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my DH & I have never done anything like this. is it available for couples? is it open the first night? I really am going to need something to help me forget about the real world.

It's coed so come dressed in a bathing suit. I don't want any surprises when I am there.

 

[tynkerbell]

i saved over 5700 be switching cats. all are now gty12. means a bigger xmas at home for the girls now...wooohoooo

jill

And maybe you'll get lucky and get upgraded!

 

[Jhalkias]

IMPORTANT!!!!!​

Anyone who has down graded their ressie to get the Cat 12 price, you will lose all your on-board ressies! ​

I was able to rebook Palo dinner, but not brunch. So for right now I have 7 pm dinner on Sunday, but no Brunch on Monday. Now I am going to go back and see about excursions.

Pj

I am glad all of you are saving $$$, but I am not taking ANY chances. My head would explode with all the changes! I can't even remember what GTY means! I would probably end up in the engine room, with Amy ready to kill me!

I would have to use one of the lifeboats and abandon ship!

Besides, maybe all of you can buy us not as daring ones a round now!

John1

 

[tynkerbell]

The kids brought their school pictures home today. I am pleased with them.

Adorable!!! Both pictures turned out so good!

 

[tynkerbell]

Speaking of Christmas cards, I have been wondering if it is possible to order Christmas cards on the ship....... Does Shutters do that?

Yep. That's my plan this year. Gonna get our christmas cards done on the ship.

 

[becka]

DU got a hold of me and we are making the switch to Cat 12 GTY and since there are 4 of us that means at least a Cat 11. We are saving $1187.12 which is about enough to pay for next year's WDW vacation since we already have our tickets.

I hope we like an inside room. I always said I wanted at least a window for some light - I guess we might find out how we like it. At least I will be on the Magic so it can't be too bad, right? And maybe we will get some pixie dust and get upgraded back to a Cat 9 or even offered the chance to upgrade to a 9 at the port for less $$$.

How big is the single bath in the Cat 11's? I didn't really see the benefit of the split bath and honestly thought I would prefer one that was not split and slightly larger.

Thanks!

What have I done????

 

[becka]

Yep. That's my plan this year. Gonna get our christmas cards done on the ship.

Sounds like there will be a run on Christmas cards...

 

[MommyMinnie]

Funny story about autograph books...DS was 21 months on his first WDW trip. We bought him a new autograph book the night before we went to our first park and that was his “Mickey book”. He really liked it. WE went to the MK the next morning and the first character we see is Daisy Duck. DS looks a little nervous but he really wants to see her so we wait in line and he stands pretty close to us but you can tell he is getting pretty excited. He walks up to see her, nervous but happy. Then she takes the autograph book from him to sign it. You would have thought she kicked him! He was screaming “Mickey book, Mickey book, Mickey book…”. He thought she was taking his book. Some of the people there commented that he was awfully scared of Daisy. Nope – he just thought she was a thief! For the rest of the trip we just got pictures with the characters and the autograph book stayed safely behind in the stroller!

What a sweet story!
We never got into the autograph thing before but bought a book for the last cruise. It was a lot more fun than we expected.

 

[tynkerbell]

It is Veteran's Day, but I'm not sure if the schools are closed for that. Banks are open, but Federal facilities are closed.

My kids are out of school today. Going to take them to WM later and look for dress pants and shoes for semi formal night for them.

 

[MrsMork]

HAPPY
VETERANS
DAY

Thank you to all the veterans who have served and protected our country!!

Karen was first, but let me add my

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VETERANS

 

[pyramid2000]

I could not fall asleep last night. I laid in bed until 4AM when my DH's alarm went off. The second it went off I started telling him about the cruise price difference. After that I finally fell asleep. Eliza woke up at 7 AM. I am so tired. I can't believe I couldn't fall asleep last night. I will pay for that all day!!!

I'm sure you have already filled us in...

 

[MrsMork]

Yes ---- let me clarify ....my new house rule was...I don't want to see anyone wearing only underwear around the house.

I'm telling ya...I think my boys (all 3 are scared of me)....I haven't seen one pair of boxer shorts walk by me. And the other day when my DS got out of the hot tub and realized he didn't have any clothes near by, he freaked out and yelled...close your eyes mom.

AAAhhhhhhhh.....the things we deal with in a single female household

Close your eyes, Mom! Now that's cute!

 

[pyramid2000]

I changed and I am now in a Cat 12 Gty. Dropped from 1733.xx to 1021.xx, woo hoo.

PJ

PJ, that is so great!!

 

[pyramid2000]

I must go and get my DKids some breakfast. I need them happy for their big photo op!!!

Oh yeah! You have that fun today!

 

[MrsMork]

All you need is a Konk Kooler and you would be set!!! But...since you aren't on the cruise yet....what more can you ask from a day in PA!!!

I may make some Konk Koolers Thanksgiving night. I think I have all the stuff.

 

[pyramid2000]

CAROLINE , wake up.....

You can get your tickets from Philly to MCO for $59 now through SWA for Dec 8th ...It's an internet fare. (so not ding) but it's cheaper then those Ding's the other day.......

Thank you. thank you! I just checked the Ding and nothing was there...

checking the net right now!

 

[MrsMork]

Told 1 to 2 biling cycles, but in the past it has been as short as 10 business days. I was told to check the website soon to see about a Rm #. My new price is cheaper then if I was sharing my room, and paying my half.

Pj

LOve saving $$$! You guys are really cranking with this!

 

[bubbasmom99]

I am finally caught up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Was offline last night and didn't realize I'd miss so much.

I'll break up the rest of my comments... I was going to start typing a long response and realized that wouldn't get us closer to 50k, would it...

 

[bubbasmom99]

Welcome Jo!

My DS is 7 and DD is 4... they will probably have a blast together in the clubs.

 

[MrsMork]

DCL is still working on my ressie, I want to see the new information! As a virgo, who booked in Jan 04, this is driving me nuts, lol.

Pj

Did you check price for a 12gty in Jan 04? I wonder what the difference was?