12/6/07...Anyone with us?

[GrayFal]

PoohJen - we will do late - whatever rotation Jackie and Peggy Jo do is fine with me....I was talking with Linda and we thought (but this is up to you) that you might like to sit with Sheila and Jim and the 2 boys right next to our table of 6...and of course near the other sisters as well....am hoping that Dee will come over to the dark side of late dinning
but if you don't want to - just say so - it is fine with us- we could do a 10 if you prefer....Barb will be able to fix us up without any problem.

And my plan is to rent a BIG bus to get J and PJ, Janice & Linda, me, my sis Marianne and my friend Michele, friends Sheila and Jim and DSs 10 & 6 and the 4 PoohJens = 15 plus maybe 3 Hannosmoms to the ship.....and we will see if FGM and Tink group want to join us for the ride back to MCO on Sunday.....we were SQUASHED into a van this past week...and it cost $12 per person plus tip....so MUCH cheaper then DCL...and a whole lotta fun!

The van can pick us 7 or 10 (Dsis is arriving wed night and Michele's DH can drive her over from OKW)) up at saratoga springs as well as sheil/jim 4 and then make a second stop to pick up J/PJ/J/L wherever they are staying

 

[PoohJen]

Thanks Pat. Duh! I didn't realize DCL charged! - that's a no brainer, of course I would rent a car or make other arrangements. I thought it was "part of the package"

We'll chat!

Barb's working with DCL to move my ressies. I'm concerned/frustrated b/c the pricing with DCL (even with my rebooking discount and room credit) looks more than whats offered on other "popular" sites - and I don't know why that is. You know what that is doing to the psyche of a cheapskate like me!!!

 

[ibouncetoo]

And my plan is to rent a BIG bus to get J and PJ, Janice & Linda, me, my sis Marianne and my friend Michele, friends Sheila and Jim and DSs 10 & 6 and the 4 PoohJens = 15 plus maybe 3 Hannosmoms to the ship.....and we will see if FGM and Tink group want to join us for the ride back to MCO on Sunday.....we were SQUASHED into a van this past week...and it cost $12 per person plus tip....so MUCH cheaper then DCL...and a whole lotta fun!

The van can pick us 7 or 10 (Dsis is arriving wed night and Michele's DH can drive her over from OKW)) up at saratoga springs as well as sheil/jim 4 and then make a second stop to pick up J/PJ/J/L wherever they are staying

PARTY BUS!!!

Yeah, Jen is coming!

 

[faireygod mother]

Pat you need to let me know ASAP becasue there is 6 of us now. I was going to book our limo tonight.

As for dinner, I thought we were all together? Why am I linking with you if we are not going to sit together? Let me know what the deal is with this darling.

 

[GrayFal]

Thanks Pat. Duh! I didn't realize DCL charged! - that's a no brainer, of course I would rent a car or make other arrangements. I thought it was "part of the package"

We'll chat!

Barb's working with DCL to move my ressies. I'm concerned/frustrated b/c the pricing with DCL (even with my rebooking discount and room credit) looks more than whats offered on other "popular" sites - and I don't know why that is. You know what that is doing to the psyche of a cheapskate like me!!!

The "Magic Express' is free transfers between MCO and the Disney Resorts - so when we arrive, we will all use it - and when u were going HOME on tThursday- it would have been free.

but to the ship is not ...and I would rather have control anyway of when we leave....u know I like to get to the port around 10:30

 

[GrayFal]

Pat you need to let me know ASAP becasue there is 6 of us now. I was going to book our limo tonight.

As for dinner, I thought we were all together? Why am I linking with you if we are not going to sit together? Let me know what the deal is with this darling.

Shall we go with the BIG bus coming back?.....heading out with DH now for a MD appt.....let's say YES and work out the details later tonight....

You still need to do your Thursday transfers as u are coming from the airport.

And of course we will all sit together - TAP sounds good.....TTFN

 

[PoohJen]

but to the ship is not ...and I would rather have control anyway of when we leave....u know I like to get to the port around 10:30

Totally agree!

 

[TiggersPal]

Our plans will be all confirmed tonight sometime, there is a possibility that D&M will NOT be coming on the cruise - big news on their end as to "why" - but we will find out what room/cat we will be in within hours.

I was under the impression we are all linked (or will be) but that means that you'll be eating late Dee - you are ok with that right? I hope so.

I SO wish this was a longer cruise, I have a feeling we (J&I) will want more time with our pals and the time will just FLY by... but hey, better than nothing that is for sure.

I'm not paying for a tour of Atlantis as I've been told that you can just walk around and swim, etc. Also, that most of the aquarium visits are free and the one you have to pay for isn't worth it, you won't be missing anything. My next door neighbor went to the front desk at the hotel and they got a private tour free... personally I am torn about even getting off the ship that day... but I most likely will. For a short site see at the hotel and then back to the suite!

 

[faireygod mother]

Our plans will be all confirmed tonight sometime, there is a possibility that D&M will NOT be coming on the cruise - big news on their end as to "why" - but we will find out what room/cat we will be in within hours.

I was under the impression we are all linked (or will be) but that means that you'll be eating late Dee - you are ok with that right? I hope so.

I SO wish this was a longer cruise, I have a feeling we (J&I) will want more time with our pals and the time will just FLY by... but hey, better than nothing that is for sure.

I'm not paying for a tour of Atlantis as I've been told that you can just walk around and swim, etc. Also, that most of the aquarium visits are free and the one you have to pay for isn't worth it, you won't be missing anything. My next door neighbor went to the front desk at the hotel and they got a private tour free... personally I am torn about even getting off the ship that day... but I most likely will. For a short site see at the hotel and then back to the suite!

I hope your plans get finalized soon and to your liking.

I have no problem eating late. Dh is the early bird and I try to be considerate to him. Since he is not on this cruise, it is free game.

I had not thought to do Atlantis as we have so many aquaruiums around here.

I was thinking about doing the Ardstra Gardens again, but will look at what is offered.

 

[PoohJen]

So far I'm planning on just enjoying the ship, rather than go into Nassau...but the idea of maybe just a few hands of blackjack certainly has some alure...

by the way....SARAH....just because I put it in my siggie, doesn't make it official!

 

[Hannosmom]

So far I'm planning on just enjoying the ship, rather than go into Nassau...but the idea of maybe just a few hands of blackjack certainly has some alure...

by the way....SARAH....just because I put it in my siggie, doesn't make it official!

Such a tease!!!

I have to go to Atlantis to throw some money away in the slots.

 

[PoohJen]

I have to go to Atlantis to throw some money away in the slots.

Give it to me, Linda, I'll save you the time and toss it in there for you on my way to the tables...

 

[GrayFal]

Our plans will be all confirmed tonight sometime, there is a possibility that D&M will NOT be coming on the cruise - big news on their end as to "why" - but we will find out what room/cat we will be in within hours.

Let me know ASAP - okay - we currently have 8 rooms - the minimum we need for the 'group' which basically gets us a nice bottle of Champagne in our rooms on arrival, a TA who has an 'in' with DCL and the ability to link our dinner resies and choose our rotation...if anyone wants to join our group who has already booked thru DCL - you can have your reservation transfered to our TA at no cost to you - in fact your room rate could go down...as the group rates are locked in from last year....

PM me if interested.
TU

 

[GrayFal]

So far I'm planning on just enjoying the ship, rather than go into Nassau...but the idea of maybe just a few hands of blackjack certainly has some alure...

by the way....SARAH....just because I put it in my siggie, doesn't make it official!

Such a tease!!!

I have to go to Atlantis to throw some money away in the slots.

Give it to me, Linda, I'll save you the time and toss it in there for you on my way to the tables...

How about a trip to Atlantis and the casino around 5 pm - then come back for a nice PALO dinner at 8???

It is D-sis's 50th trip as well as Dfriend FGM Dee's so we have something to celebrate!


Will use this post to list the PALO people....as well as the Pat express cutomers....so post and I will count up the numbers.....there is a possibility of getting the wine room or if our group is 2 large, we can ask for 2 tables in the main room at the same time.
please post and I will update the list - then ask Barb to arrange the resies for us.


PALO - 8 pm Nassau night

GrayFal - Pat
Dsis Marianne
Dfriend Michele
Friends Sheila and Jim
Hannosmom - Linda and Ed
no Dee/no Jen
total = 7 (we can do up to 14)

Pat Express - from DVC - Saratoga Springs to Ship
Pat, Marianne, Michele
Jen, Janet + 2 DS
Jim, Sheila + 2 DS
Linda, Ed & Sarah
Plus the 'homeless 4' Jackie, Peggy Jo, Janice and Linda
total = 18

Pat Express from Ship to MCO
Pat, Marianne, Michele
Jim, Sheila + 2 DS
Jackie, Peggy Jo, Janice and Linda
Dee, Win, Rob and Colleen - hey !!! I want my buddie Chris on the Pat Express - sniff
Linda, Ed and Sarah
(minus PoohJ)
total = 18

edited to add Hannosmom - I am home Tuesday, will reserve and post prices....and make sure to ask for a trailer, right Dee!
double edit to change Dee to 4 people from 6...isn't that 22????
triple edit for Jen......I would like to reserve the bus by next Thursday before I go to Lake Tahoe

 

[Hannosmom]

Add us to the Pat Express, I don't think we will be doing the DCL bus. I just have to tell Sarah. I'm sure the buses are cuter on the outside than they are on the inside.

 

[faireygod mother]

How about a trip to Atlantis and the casino around 5 pm - then come back for a nice PALO dinner at 8???

It is D-sis's 50th trip as well as Dfriend FGM Dee's so we have something to celebrate!


Will use this post to list the PALO people....as well as the Pat express cutomers....so post and I will count up the numbers.....there is a possibility of getting the wine room or if our group is 2 large, we can ask for 2 tables in the main room at the same time.
please post and I will update the list - then ask Barb to arrange the resies for us.


PALO - 8 pm Nassau night

GrayFal - Pat
Dsis Marianne
Dfriend Michele
Friends Sheila and Jim
Hannosmom - Linda and Ed
total = 7 (we can do up to 14)

Pat Express - from DVC - Saratoga Springs to Ship
Pat, Marianne, Michele
Jen, Janet + 2 DS
Jim, Sheila + 2 DS
Linda, Ed & Sarah
Plus the 'homeless 4' Jackie, Peggy Jo, Janice and Linda
total = 18

Pat Express from Ship to MCO
Pat, Marianne, Michele
Jen, Janet + 2 DS
Jim, Sheila + 2 DS
Jackie, Peggy Jo, Janice and Linda
Dee, Chris, Win + 3
Linda, Ed and Sarah
total = 24

edited to add Hannosmom - I am home Tuesday, will reserve and post prices....and make sure to ask for a trailer, right Dee!

Please change the "Pat Express" to just Dee, Win, Rob and Colleen.

That should take your total down to 21. I know we can get the bus with the trailer for that. Are you going to contact them or do you want me to?

We are passing on Palo we do not want to miss dinner in the resturaunt. We have new folks going with us and we want them to experience all three rotations.

 

[faireygod mother]

Add us to the Pat Express, I don't think we will be doing the DCL bus. I just have to tell Sarah. I'm sure the buses are cuter on the outside than they are on the inside.

Tell her all her friends will be on the "Pat Express" or just do as you did in Cadiz. After a month she will admitt it was fun

 

[PoohJen]

Hi Pat,
I don't know about the trip from port to MCO - may have my inlaws meet us at the port b/c flight isn't til later in the day. When do you need to know?

I also won't do Palo's this time (but god, I love their brunch!); you'll have to have a slice of cake for me!

Am interested in the Pat express TO the Port!!! What time do you anticipate that would be?

 

[GrayFal]

Please change the "Pat Express" to just Dee, Win, Rob and Colleen.

That should take your total down to 21. I know we can get the bus with the trailer for that. Are you going to contact them or do you want me to?

We are passing on Palo we do not want to miss dinner in the resturaunt. We have new folks going with us and we want them to experience all three rotations.

Understand about PALO for the newbies....in fact I might suggest Sheila and Jim do PALO at 6 with the kids in the club and then take them to the dinner show at 8 at AP...and then Pirate Night on deck - I really need to check the Navigators.

Please help me with the math for the return trip...it is 22 isn't it????

 

[GrayFal]

Hi Pat,
I don't know about the trip from port to MCO - may have my inlaws meet us at the port b/c flight isn't til later in the day. When do you need to know?

I also won't do Palo's this time (but god, I love their brunch!); you'll have to have a slice of cake for me!

Am interested in the Pat express TO the Port!!! What time do you anticipate that would be?

See above, would like to book bus by next Thursday.....my flight isn't until 1:30 or 1:50

Since we would be PROBABLY stopping at 2 resorts - Saratoga and wherever the 'homeless' end up....I was thinking 8:30ish for us with a second stop around 8:50 for them.....be on the road by 9 and since it takes a bit longer to get to the port from WDW then from MCO - arrival should be by 10:15-10:30ish....unless this totally doesn't work for you and we can re-think it

Wha da ya think?