12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 5

[elaineteresa]

we are staying in Cocoa Beach and just enjoying the beach and going to Target and the wine store etc. then after we will rent another car to go to Nick hotel.

we like to have our own vehicle and it is cheaper I'm sure.

are you involved with the wine tasting?

elaine

 

[TanaL]

Magic Express to WDW, Happy Limo to port, Magic Express to Airport. We ONLY use sky caps. I am not good at light packing. Good thing we get extra luggage weight for DH medallion status

Kim, why are you using Magic Express from port to airport instead of Happy Limo again? How much does Magic Express cost -- is it best to do it 2 ways? I was leaning toward ME WDW to airport, then limo WDW to port and port to airport. But I really don't know what I'm doing!

But with Magic Express you can check your luggage right at the port on the way home from what I remember... hmmm.

 

[elaineteresa]

ugh then - whatever percentage they get would not be enough. LOL.

I know they get up for the ressies at WDW.

Do people put that on the comment cards - no 3 am.

elaine

hey we need a button!!!

 

[Bella2000]

I went into the chat however I'm fading fast - signing off here.

 

[TanaL]

So, if you are all thinking of a possible, accidental, DIS CC Island Cruise, lets say Friday for the afternoon cruise if there is one. Let's see a show of hand for afternoon.

Pj

Count us in, we were already planning to book this one on Friday if possible... I don't know what time though. Now there better still be some spots for us folks!!

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

I can't keep up with the chat...just too busy. This is more my pace. The chat is making me sleepy.

 

[TanaL]

Thanks Tana.... are you back there catching up?????!!!!!!!

You look like me....always catching up on the posts, never able to chat live.

yes, I am trying to catch up and you guys are making it hard on me!!! I was supposed to go downstairs and work out!

 

[elaineteresa]

so Karen - what are looking to book tonite?

 

[TanaL]

Tana!

Did you decide to book Palo on Monday night?

Hi Becka!! Yes, I'm going to try for Palo dinner Monday night, and Palo brunch Monday morning. Hopefully we will see you there!

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Sorry guys - I had to take my contacts out...

I would prefer to do brunch on Mon and dinner on Tuesday or maybe Thursday.

I'm concerned that with everyone doing brunch on Monday that it will be packed in there...with all us crazies!!

 

[TanaL]

I will be putting a DP on this cruise for a fake 2007 date.

Lisa, how does that work... then you transfer to the 2008 date, but do you get a discount, or stateroom credit or something that follows your reservation to the new date?

 

[elaineteresa]

Tana - what cabin number are you? we are 5134

 

[elaineteresa]

I just checked and I didn't actually book a conflict with wine tasting - yehhh


Kim - how does our cabin get on the list of places to stop by? I think this will be more fun than the excursions - is this girls only or include hubbies?

elaine

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Lisa, how does that work... then you transfer to the 2008 date, but do you get a discount, or stateroom credit or something that follows your reservation to the new date?

Yes TAna. I'm not sure what they are offering right now, but you used to get a10% discount for booking while onboard. THen you could change the date after you decide when you really wanted to cruise. If you even think you are going to do it again, you should go ahead and book. You can always get your DP back....but you are out your DP. So, if you can afford the DP out of pocket for a while, go for it.

 

[TanaL]

Yes TAna. I'm not sure what they are offering right now, but you used to get a10% discount for booking while onboard. THen you could change the date after you decide when you really wanted to cruise. If you even think you are going to do it again, you should go ahead and book. You can always get your DP back....but you are out your DP. So, if you can afford the DP out of pocket for a while, go for it.

oh that is good to know Lisa, thank you. We are planning to cruise in 2007 and 2008 and haven't booked either yet. Can you still transfer this to a travel agent after you get home?

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

oh that is good to know Lisa, thank you. We are planning to cruise in 2007 and 2008 and haven't booked either yet. Can you still transfer this to a travel agent after you get home?

Gosh...I could never fill Lisa's shoes!!!

But to answer your question, yes you can get the on board discount and then even transfer to a TA to get their discount also.

 

[TanaL]

Gosh...I could never fill Lisa's shoes!!!

But to answer your question, yes you can get the on board discount and then even transfer to a TA to get their discount also.

well for crying out loud, why didn't I do that last year????

Thanks so much for the info!!

 

[TanaL]

I'm going to go use the elliptical trainer for the next 90 minutes. So you all stay in the chat room, but don't post here on the thread, so I won't have to do any catching up when I get back. Got it?

 

[lbgraves]

Lisa, how does that work... then you transfer to the 2008 date, but do you get a discount, or stateroom credit or something that follows your reservation to the new date?

Yes, you just call DCL & transfer it with the discounts when the new dates open up.

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Tana - you work out this late at night? How do you get to sleep?