20050514..May 14, 2005...Official Check in Disney's 1st 14 Day thru Panama Canal Part 2

[Mickbee]

I was checking out the space website, and it looks as though the shuttle mission is still in place for our sailaway day....

http://www.spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts114/041219preview/part3.html

How cool will this be if it really will be on that day?

Robin (aka Brunhilda Pink Toe )

That would be unreal. What a way to start the cruise! 14 days, fireworks, panama canal & the shuttle... and wine...

 

[DVC Minnie]

Mickbee,

I looked at many options from Port of LA to GC and from GC to LAX.

Port of LA to GC: DCL $25 pp.; Hertz $54 per day with $10 reimbursable taxi fare to pick up car and no drop off fee; Enterprise $?? per day with $25 drop off fee; Super Shuttle $37 first person $10 each additional person.

GC to LAX: Info per Grand Californian operator.
Airport Bus $16 pp. picks up passengers at GC every hour;
Super Shuttle $16 pp. GC staff makes reservation 24 hours prior to departure (Super Shuttle usually schedules pick-up 3 hours before flight time.);
Towncar $85 plus 20% tip GC makes reservation;
Limo $125 plus 20% tip GC makes reservation.

Hope this helps.

DVC Minnie

 

[moocow35]

That would be unreal. What a way to start the cruise! 14 days, fireworks, panama canal & the shuttle... and wine...

Can't forget all that wine!

Robin (aka Brunhilda Pink Toes )

 

[Scott H]

Steve, we have never used Primetime but have a reservation anyway. We put together a group of 8 folks, van holds nine, and the cost will be about $25 per couple plus tip.

Shuttle launch is a go.... how kewl...

 

[Mickbee]

Mickbee,

I looked at many options from Port of LA to GC and from GC to LAX.

Port of LA to GC: DCL $25 pp.; Hertz $54 per day with $10 reimbursable taxi fare to pick up car and no drop off fee; Enterprise $?? per day with $25 drop off fee; Super Shuttle $37 first person $10 each additional person.

GC to LAX: Info per Grand Californian operator.
Airport Bus $16 pp. picks up passengers at GC every hour;
Super Shuttle $16 pp. GC staff makes reservation 24 hours prior to departure (Super Shuttle usually schedules pick-up 3 hours before flight time.);
Towncar $85 plus 20% tip GC makes reservation;
Limo $125 plus 20% tip GC makes reservation.

Hope this helps.

DVC Minnie

More excellent info!!! It is a huge relief to know there are a few options. I like the ability to reserve the shuttle from the GC.

We are taking a limo from Windermere to the Port the morning of the cruise and picked up at MCO. Last time we had a blast! Champagne at 9:30 am.

 

[Scott H]

Jen and Jeff, great job on the updates.. Thanks

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

I want to let all of you know that Dreams Unlimited has graciously agreed to sponsor the wine tasting parties on the two repositioning cruises.

Just bring the wine and Dreams will take care of everything else.

I've been in touch with kpros and I'll be happy to help all of you with planning this event.

I know I am WAY behind on this... but THANK YOU DREAMS UNLIMITED!
Sorry for the delay but I've been away for a few days and I'm just catching up on the thread! You guys have been BUSY! Back later...

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Thank you to our sponsor, Dreams Unlimited. So far, here is the list of folks (and service dog) interested in attending a wine party on the ship:

Lynda & Cash (videogal1)
Scott & Lynn (Scott H)
Joan & Gene (gene2geno)
Ken & Shari (kpros & spros)
Kara & Eric (karaeric)
John & Jean (karaeric's parents)
Lauri & Michael (Q's My Princess)
Bob (BobandLee)
Pete (DH of SandraLee)
rcostello & crew
Karen & Dave (TadsMommy)
Kelli, Keith, and Etta (kellib36)
Jen & Jeff (JenKatt)
Peter & Jenn (Hygien99)
Carolyn & Alex (first timers)
Michelle & DH (NEM)
Linda & Robert (Seaulater)
Jen, Debbi, & Barry (NejTheLion)
Regina & Gary (WebMasterRegina) & maybe DD Caitlin
Robin (moocow35) & maybe DD
Janis & Ron (Janis)
Bill, Mary, Bob, & Carol (tupperny)
Debbie (EpcotKilterFan)
Fern & Chet (DVCMinnie)
Jill & Neil (nasmith)
Neil & Liz (pappy)
Kerry & Sheila (AZ Pirates)
Georgie & Joe (bonzie1)
Tom, Diana, Liz, Camilo, Lenny, Sheila, Vicky and Dick (tap&dap)

Anyone I'm missing? If you don't see your name(s) and you want to attend, please let me or Ken (kpros) know. You will be added!

Kara: Don't forget us!!!! Leslie & Joe I thought I had replied... but maybe that was to Scott for his pre-cruise meet!! I"m losing it!

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

just a thought re the wine tasting...will dcl allow us to bring bottles on board?.. if not does the party move to the dock side!!

LOL... I'm sure this has been answered by now... but YES, you can bring wine onboard... on the 10 night holiday cruise we brought 22 bottles....

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Just wanted to put this all in one note...
We (Leslie & Joe) will be in attendance at

Scotts SSR Wine & Cheese pre cruise meet
Sailaway party
Wine tasting
Castaway Cay Snorkel adventure
any other DIS event that might happen....LOL

Is there still room at the Fantasia viewing on the 28th?

Is there anyone else putting together a van from the port to DLR? Or wants to? We're staying at Paradise Pier until 5/31.

Anyone wanting to share transportation TO Port Canaveral from WDW ...well we're actually in Windermere but right behind the MK/Contemporary?

Do I have everything covered?

 

[eeyorefreak]

Need to think of happier things than the downpour we are having right now

So can we get a head count going for the Sail Away Party...

I will be there and most likely DH (unless I can't tear him away from the BB court )

Who else is coming???

*Coming out of 8 month lurker mode*

We will be there!

Shannon
Pete (DH)
Sam (DS2)
Mike (Dad)
Linda (Mom)
Terri (Aunt)
Dave (Uncle)

 

[Scott H]

HELP!!!!!!! I have created an Ebay Junkie.... Ask for a suggestion about a dress , tell her about Ebay, I guess that is how it starts.... LOL anyway Lynn was very amazed at the deals to be found on Ebay.

I think I have my lists up to date and will post again after a couple of days go by.

Welcome back from Lurk Land to Sharon Eeyorefreak and crew. Eeyore is Lynn's favorite.

 

[Mickbee]

Originally Posted by karaeric
Thank you to our sponsor, Dreams Unlimited. So far, here is the list of folks (and service dog) interested in attending a wine party on the ship:

Lynda & Cash (videogal1)
Scott & Lynn (Scott H)
Joan & Gene (gene2geno)
Ken & Shari (kpros & spros)
Kara & Eric (karaeric)
John & Jean (karaeric's parents)
Lauri & Michael (Q's My Princess)
Bob (BobandLee)
Pete (DH of SandraLee)
rcostello & crew
Karen & Dave (TadsMommy)
Kelli, Keith, and Etta (kellib36)
Jen & Jeff (JenKatt)
Peter & Jenn (Hygien99)
Carolyn & Alex (first timers)
Michelle & DH (NEM)
Linda & Robert (Seaulater)
Jen, Debbi, & Barry (NejTheLion)
Regina & Gary (WebMasterRegina) & maybe DD Caitlin
Robin (moocow35) & maybe DD
Janis & Ron (Janis)
Bill, Mary, Bob, & Carol (tupperny)
Debbie (EpcotKilterFan)
Fern & Chet (DVCMinnie)
Jill & Neil (nasmith)
Neil & Liz (pappy)
Kerry & Sheila (AZ Pirates)
Georgie & Joe (bonzie1)
Tom, Diana, Liz, Camilo, Lenny, Sheila, Vicky and Dick (tap&dap)

Anyone I'm missing? If you don't see your name(s) and you want to attend, please let me or Ken (kpros) know. You will be added!

Dont forget us too!!! Mickbee (Andrea & Steve)

 

[Mickbee]

Just wanted to put this all in one note...
We (Leslie & Joe) will be in attendance at

Scotts SSR Wine & Cheese pre cruise meet
Sailaway party
Wine tasting
Castaway Cay Snorkel adventure
any other DIS event that might happen....LOL

Is there still room at the Fantasia viewing on the 28th?

Is there anyone else putting together a van from the port to DLR? Or wants to? We're staying at Paradise Pier until 5/31.

Anyone wanting to share transportation TO Port Canaveral from WDW ...well we're actually in Windermere but right behind the MK/Contemporary?

Do I have everything covered?

Leslie,

We live in Wndermere too! Watching the MK fireworks every night!!!

 

[Hygiene99]

*Coming out of 8 month lurker mode*

We will be there!

Shannon
Pete (DH)
Sam (DS2)
Mike (Dad)
Linda (Mom)
Terri (Aunt)
Dave (Uncle)

Welcome......

 

[Scott H]

In reading (brief review) my Disney Annual Report here are some DL things I noticed:

Castle to get a "Golden Sheen"

Buzz Lightyear at DL

Re-launch of Space Mountain with special effects and digital technology

New parade "Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams"

Fireworks "Remember.....Dreams Come True"

CA - "Block Party Bash"

All sounds interesting to me.

 

[Scott H]

OK you FL folks here is a question for you about the Shuttle Launch.

We will be driving ourselves to the port on the morning of 5/14, so I understand traffic gets to be pretty hectic. So how much extra time should we allow to drop off the car and get a shuttle to the port? We like being at the Port early.

 

[Q's My Princess]

I was checking out the space website, and it looks as though the shuttle mission is still in place for our sailaway day....

http://www.spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts114/041219preview/part3.html

How cool will this be if it really will be on that day?

Robin (aka Brunhilda Pink Toe )

Oh my gosh!!! That would be soooooooooooooo cool!!! How close is Kennedy Space Center? What time does the ship leave the dock? Will we really be able to see the Shuttle?

Wow, this trip is getting better and better everyday!!

Laurie AKA Captain Mary Flint

 

[kellib36]

KSC is "right over there"! You will be able to see it. When Columbia went up the last time, we were at PO Riverside and could see it. Even saw the separation, it was incredible. Now all you starboard side people need to make friends with those on the port side..... or go up above. Now, just need NASA to follow their schedule!!!

We first saw a landing back in '96 or so. We were in a hotel in Cocoa Beach when the alarm went off and they happened to be talking about the landing happening right now. Got up and opened the curtain to see the shuttle go by very fast, then went back to bed. Took all of 2 minutes out of bed. Great timing!

Change of subject.....I've been checking out the rental car situation in CA, not sure if I was the last one or not..... But here's what I've found out--if you want National, ya gotta go to LAX. Avis has a loc in Long Beach, but no shuttle--they say its 7 or 8 miles. Further than I care to walk or take a cab! Budget has a shuttle, and the 800# says you have to let them know 24 hours in advance you'll need the shuttle, but the local office says, "If you have a reservation, we'll pick you up, just call when you exit customs". So much better to talk to the people doing the work!!! I got a premium (Grand Marquis) for $7 a day more than a full size (Taurus), turns out to be $125 after taxes. Not a great deal, but I'm tired of screwing around with it!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend, we're busy getting my niece to age 18, and me to Denver for a training class. Plus, a basketball game today!

Please put Keith, Kelli, and Etta down for the sailaway party! Come on May!!! :

Kelli

 

[micknstang]

where is the budget office you reserved with?