20041009 - 10/9/04 - Western

[wayneg]

Tracie.
We have done MNSSHP for the past 3 years and considered again this year but think Sea World do something for Halloween for a change (anyone been?). The photo onhttp://www.tiggerfan.net/DISaster/ was taken there last year.
Everyone should go to a MNSSHP at least once in their lifetime.
If anyone is there at end of October The Old Town on H192 is a good couple of hours of fun for Halloween(usually last Sunday of Oct).
Wayne

 

[Silentshot]

Guess I will have to figure out which life time... mazbe next regeneration I could see it..

now where is that K9.......

 

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by Silentshot
Guess I will have to figure out which life time... mazbe next regeneration I could see it..

now where is that K9.......

Bad Dr Who reference Jeff!

 

[Silentshot]

Got to plug the new Show...

 

[JenKatt]

I saw the episode of Coupling Sunday night were Susan delivers... absolutly perfect!

 

[crainbow]

Well, Mina received her passport from the State Department today. Looks like most of the ducks are lined up for this cruise. Still have not decided if I am going to schedule the REAS or not, but that is a minor point at this time.

I see that a few of you are going to the Party Friday night. Are tickets still available?

Chuck

 

[traycie2201]

Hi Wayne, nice to see you posting again, hope the family are doing well. thanks for the feedback on MNSSHP we can't wait to do it.

Crainbow pretty sure tickets are still available for the 8th , don't forget if you want to make a priority seating reservation for Liberty Tree Tavern or Crystal Palace you can do it now as we have passed the 90 day mark. You can enter the park from 4pm on MNSSHP if you have a PS giving you from 4 - midnight in the park for $30 ish pretty good value. we're not bothering with the Reas , it reads nice but i'd rather spend the $$ elsewhere.

 

[Surfergirl]

My daughter Meredith ( who will be 13 on the cruise) is interested in emailing any other 13 year olds to see if they could connect before the cruise.
Jenschaefl i noticed you have a 13 year old.
You can send me a PM with your email address and i will have her reply.
Jane

 

[wayneg]

Hi Tracie
We are all doing fine now. Buried Mums ashes in the garden of rememberance yesterday, glad thats over with.
Just paid balance on cruise so exchange rate will probably go to about $2/£1 now.
Looking for a holiday early August for 2 weeks but don't no where to go. Don't really care where if there is plenty of sunshine, nice pool and a cold drink.
Wayne

 

[jenschaef1]

surfergirl (jane):

I sent you a PM

Jennifer

 

[traycie2201]

Hi Wayne, glad things are moving on for you now, can't believe you'll be able to fit in another hol between now and cruise , you lucky duck, i know you normally favour Spain but how about Greek Isles, hot hot hot , cheap food and cheap booze, i read yesterday that the hol prices have been slashed due to german recession so more hols than normal available, if you've got room for one more i fit nicely inside expanding suitcases
I believe if you have an M & S credit card they are offering special exchange rates on the dollar ? not sure what, i'm happy with $1.80 or anything around that mark, paid for my mnsshp tickets today £55 for 3 tickets for 8 hrs in park can't go wrong in my opinion.

 

[wayneg]

Hi Tracie
We also like Greek Islands, been to Corfu and Zakinthos both were good hols. Will leave until last minute unless something comes up. Went to Lanzarote 2 years ago booked day before we flew, 2 weeks all inclusive Easter schools hols £250 each.
I had noticed more than normal hols available but didn't know why.
Also fitting in long weekend in Amsterdam for Aug Bank Holiday, flying from your neck of the woods John Lennon Airport. Didn't realise when I booked it it's Creamfields weekend so no doubt be stuck in traffic.
Usually take 7 weeks abroad each year plus 2 long bank hol w/ends usually Amsterdam.
MNSSHP is vgood value, Think it depends on which night you go but we found crowd about half of what it was thru day and was possible to stay on rides as long as we wanted, stayed on Big thunder mountain about 5 or 6 times.
Wayne

 

[Silentshot]

Hi All,
Hope you all had a great weekend and Wayne get as many holidays in as you can.. Just remember relaxation is the best type of time off.
I got my passport this weekend renewed.. they did it in 4 days at the consulate. A bloody record if u ask me. Means next week i will be in Houston doing some work.

Wish you all a great week and it is getting closer.

 

[wayneg]

Hi Everyone
Just booked car hire for Oct. Now booked cruise, car, flights, hotel for 2 weeks after cruise. All I have to do is book a hotel for night before cruise.
I think this is the best year for prices since we started visiting Florida 12 years ago.
Total package has cost about £3,000 ($5,000) for all 3 of us.

Still not booked holiday for August but considering Benidorm, Spain.

Wayne

 

[traycie2201]

Hi Wayne, paid for our flights and car today too, we got scheduled BMI and week group A fully insured for £1500 for the 3 of us , not including cruise or boardwalk which we used DVC points for - hurray for dvc, did your 3 grand include the cruise ? and 2 weeks hotel after cruise ? if so you really did get a good deal, we priced ours up through virgin for cruise, boardwalk flights and car and the brochure price was $10000 no way was that in my budget so really do feel we did the right thing buying DVC. we got our MNSSHP tickets yesterday, really made it all feel quite real and close.

 

[wayneg]

We flew BMI last year thru Washington. Best transatlantic airline we have used for service and entertainment.
Using American Airlines this time then Continental for Xmas.
Cruise was £1,400 Cat 10 secret port hole
Flights £900
Full size Car(Intrepid) booked it for all 3 weeks Couldn't be bothered messing about with Taxis or shuttles. £461
13 nights Homewood suites by Hilton £286. Stayed in Disney once not impressed prefer offsite.
Total £3,047

Wayne

 

[traycie2201]

wayne , where did you get that rate for homewood suites, been on their site for a friend $147 + per night ?
can you send me the link to the site you used. Cheers Tray

 

[wayneg]

Hi Tracie
Booked it back on Jan 26th with Airnet.co.uk. Just checked the same dates if I booked now and it would be £42/night total £546 for 13 nights still better than your quote. Maybe its a different Homewood suites I know theres a few. This one is up near Wet n Wild and Universal.
Use airnet a lot for car hire and hotels.
Below is copy of confirmation email. includes breakfast every morning and managers reception 4 nights a week each 2 hours long with drinks and snacks. Don't know of we will use food option but it's there.
Wayne


Hotel name Homewood Suites - Hospitality Way, ORLANDO
Room type Suite
Number of adults 2
Number of children 1
Arrival date 16 October 2004
Departure date 29 October 2004
Number of nights 13
Per person per night cost £11.00
Total cost £286.00 (inclusive of tax)

 

[traycie2201]

Wayne thanks for that you're a sweetie, will pass on to my friend for her trip planning. Think it's the same one as mentioned breakfasts and evening reception.

 

[UKIan]

A late addition to the list will be our family;

Myself, DW, DS7 and DD3 will be arriving from the UK on the 8th and staying at the Hyatt overnight, being picked up by Disney on Saturday morning.

We head over to the Hard Rock hotel for a week after we get back from the cruise.

It's our first cruise and it's the first vacation for a long time that I have been counting the days until departure.

I only recently discovered this board and it's a great resource for information, I hope to be able to contribute to that in some way in the future,

Ian