20050514..May 14, 2005...Official Check in Disney's 1st 14 Day thru Panama Canal Part 3

[auntrenae]

AAWWWWW.... Tink, you shouldn't have! What a nice surprise so early in the morning! You're so funny.... lol, lol, lol

Renae

 

[Kevin&Randall]

Robin -

Not that this will make you feel better...

BUT, when my docs finally arrived I too was concerned. Of course we were told from an earlier conversation that our 2 sets of docs were printed separately. Well, when I retrieved the packaging from our trash (R had previously emptied the box, but I was curious) I couldn't help but notice all kinds of chicken scratch handwritten all over the outside of the box. Upon careful examination I realized there were two UPS labels on the box - the one it was originally sent to - was also my prior residence. I hadn't lived there in almost 3 years and have been on at least one cruise since we moved. I still have to call DCL and get this corrected in the database but boy was I shocked!

I do hope no one else has this challenge and trust the doc fairies will deliver today.

Have a great day!!! K

 

[Scott H]

I also got a call today, (actually yesterday, but I have not been to bed yet) from as CM asking the same, (transportation to and from the ports) she did not say why, just that she needed to fill in some blanks.
Lynn

 

[krdisneybound]

I didn't get a phone call, but I did get a "form" letter explaining the transportation that Disney has set up for the 50th celebration and to "thank me" for choosing their transportation from MCO and WDW and back to the Port.

BUT - I didn't choose it because I am driving to WDW and the Port on my own.

I always question everything they do.

 

[bonzie1]

Disney screwed up big time! I told Aimee to go drive over there, and GET THEM! Like a thief in the night, I had her go to a strangers house and remove a package from the front door

Sorry this is so long, but they only sent Aimee's docs! To the wrong address! But we have them.............Aimee said, well Mom at least ONE of us gets to enjoy the cruise!

Mine apparently have a different tracking number, coming here.........someday, I hope

It could only happen to me...............

Robin

OH ROBIN! I can't believe what I'm reading!

Are you sure we weren't separated at birth! I thought those things only happened to me. How AWFUL!!! I am so glad you were there right away to follow up... and that your daughter has her documents. WHY ON EARTH would they send them to your mother's address.

Hang in there! We'll ALL strike up a band when your documents finally arrive!

Georgie

 

[waltjr]

I know all stress that you all have had over your Docs. For us CMs. They don't send any docs. We down load some of them from the Castmember Web site and get the rest at a Castmember store. Of course we have to fill them out, no pre-printed.

 

[bettemom]

STATEROOM CREDITS FOR THIS PANAMA CRUISE

UPDATE: THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP, IF ANYONE ELSE HAS MORE INFO.. GREAT!! I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE THE HELP...


Hi everyone,

I have a question for you has anyone received stateroom credits for this Panama cruise, no matter how you paid for this cruise ( credit, cash...) if you changed a prior reserved cruise to the Panama cruise dates once they were made available ?

Example: While on a cruise in late 04 we picked a random date for a cruise in late 05, we were given stateroom credits for booking on board. When the dates for the Panama cruise were announced we moved the random 05 cruise reservation to the Panama reservation.

Hope this makes sense... If you have done this change and have stateroom credits can you please PM me.

Thanks, Kim

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Okay, so I was madly tracking my UPS number all day at work. Then suddenly, I saw it was delivered and left at the door So I called DD and asked her to leave work and go home and save them......I get a phone call......"Mom, there is nothing here?" In a panic, I told her to check the back door, check the neighbors door. No nothing.........Then I said, now Aimee, this is not April fools day, this is not funny if it is a joke. "but Mom, I know how you have been freaking about them, why would I do that" Okay, so I call UPS and demanded to know just "WHAT address they left my documents at the door" Of course the rep was rude, and told me to call back in 3 hours when it is updated in the system...............I waited all of 15, and called back. I told the rep I NEEDED to know where they were delivered, because if they WERE delivered to my house, they are not there now, and I need to CALL THE POLICE. I am SO upset about now, I would have used some very unlady like language if I was not at work. She comes back on line, and says the delivery was for Aimee, not me and it went to my Mom's address. Well........my Mom passed away almost a year ago, and her condo is LONG sold to someone else. Disney screwed up big time! I told Aimee to go drive over there, and GET THEM! Like a thief in the night, I had her go to a strangers house and remove a package from the front door

Sorry this is so long, but they only sent Aimee's docs! To the wrong address! But we have them.............Aimee said, well Mom at least ONE of us gets to enjoy the cruise!

Mine apparently have a different tracking number, coming here.........someday, I hope

It could only happen to me...............

Robin

I found this very amusing....maybe they sent my documents to my old address in MA? Have you gotten any of your confirmations, prior to this? Who knows....


As of 8pm last night, my TA HAD NOT received my documents. I asked her to pretty please overnight them to me- upon their arrival to her. We'll see....

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Good morning cruisers:

10 days before we get to board the ship. OMG - it is soooo close now.

For those traveling early and getting to WDW before and having fun, ENJOY TO THE FULLEST and we'll see everyone soon.

I really hate the thought of pay $180 for the internet use on the ship for two weeks. Still have not decided if I am going to do it or not. Another decision to finalize.

HAVE a good day and hope the remainder of the DOCS gets to everyone today.

Robb and I are contemplating getting his company to "expense" the cost of the internet- so he can contact them if needed....and I can do my school work.

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Celeste,

Good Luck and Thanks for Parking in one of our garages, we need the money for pins on the cruise.

Tom and Diana

Is that one of your garages? (at Rush) If so- I owe you 0.42 from a visit a couple of months ago! I went in and thought I made it out before the next time allotment- so I didn't run to the cash machine...and I was 42 cents short. They took all my information- including my address- to be honest I was nervous when I parked there yesterday, fearing I was on some list.
(they even asked me to pay by check- but wouldn't take my credit card?)

However, I was able to leave yesterday without incident and a fully paid bill...

If I had known you were familiar with that area so closely- I would have had you give me directions to the FOP of Chicago.

Buy more pins- and I'll even give you the 42 cents on the cruise!

 

[krdisneybound]

Is that one of your garages? (at Rush) If so- I owe you 0.42 from a visit a couple of months ago! I went in and thought I made it out before the next time allotment- so I didn't run to the cash machine...and I was 42 cents short. They took all my information- including my address- to be honest I was nervous when I parked there yesterday, fearing I was on some list.
(they even asked me to pay by check- but wouldn't take my credit card?)
However, I was able to leave yesterday without incident and a fully paid bill...
If I had known you were familiar with that area so closely- I would have had you give me directions to the FOP of Chicago.
Buy more pins- and I'll even give you the 42 cents on the cruise!

I HAVE SAID ALL MY LIFE:


IT IS SUCH A SMALL WORLD

 

[moocow35]

Robin -

Not that this will make you feel better...

BUT, when my docs finally arrived I too was concerned. Of course we were told from an earlier conversation that our 2 sets of docs were printed separately. Well, when I retrieved the packaging from our trash (R had previously emptied the box, but I was curious) I couldn't help but notice all kinds of chicken scratch handwritten all over the outside of the box. Upon careful examination I realized there were two UPS labels on the box - the one it was originally sent to - was also my prior residence. I hadn't lived there in almost 3 years and have been on at least one cruise since we moved. I still have to call DCL and get this corrected in the database but boy was I shocked!

I do hope no one else has this challenge and trust the doc fairies will deliver today.

Have a great day!!! K

Thanks Kevin and everyone! What I think happened, but DCL won't admit it........way back in 1999, my Mom had booked the land and sea for the whole family and paid for it. The entire reservation was in her name and her address. This is the only thing I can think of why they have Aimee at her address. Even the docs we got say that Aimee lives there! Aimee and I have taken 4 more DCL cruises since then and they all have come to my address! Since you had the same thing happen, it sounds like Disney plugged in and received client information from years ago! I called DCL and advised them to delete this old info from the computer. This address does not exist anymore. I also emailed DU and told them to make sure that they don't have it in their system, but why would they? My Mom never used them, only I.

Well, the other tracking number I wasn't told about is showing today, at MY address, so we should be good to go!

Robin

 

[angelaj]

Some of you have been getting phone calls, I got this e-mail:

Hi everyone!

Disney Cruise Line is requesting information on how you are getting to Port Canaveral on May 14, 2005 and how you are getting to the airport from the Port of Los Angeles on May 28th if you have not booked Disney Cruise Line ground transfers. You are receiving this email if your reservation indicates you don’t have round-trip ground transfers booked through Disney Cruise Line. Some of you may have one-way transfers, but we need to know your entire plan for ground transfers.

For those of you planning to drive to Port Canaveral, DCL highly recommends you park at Orlando Intl Airport and use some sort of ground transport (either theirs or some other source) from the airport to Port Canaveral. The reason is that when you return to Orlando on 5/28/05, the DCL port will be closed and therefore the parking lot will be closed and locked up. It will not reopen until 5/29 when the Disney Wonder is in port. DCL advises the parking at the airport is $7 (versus $10/day at Port Canaveral).

Please provide your transportation plans to me as soon as possible. DCL is trying to assess the need for additional buses in both Orlando and Los Angeles. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Tammy Cermak
Dreams Unlimited Travel, Inc.
mailto:dcl.reservations@dreamsunlimitedtravel.com

 

[krdisneybound]

Some of you have been getting phone calls, I got this e-mail:
Hi everyone!
Disney Cruise Line is requesting information on how you are getting to Port Canaveral on May 14, 2005 and how you are getting to the airport from the Port of Los Angeles on May 28th if you have not booked Disney Cruise Line ground transfers. You are receiving this email if your reservation indicates you don’t have round-trip ground transfers booked through Disney Cruise Line. Some of you may have one-way transfers, but we need to know your entire plan for ground transfers.
For those of you planning to drive to Port Canaveral, DCL highly recommends you park at Orlando Intl Airport and use some sort of ground transport (either theirs or some other source) from the airport to Port Canaveral. The reason is that when you return to Orlando on 5/28/05, the DCL port will be closed and therefore the parking lot will be closed and locked up. It will not reopen until 5/29 when the Disney Wonder is in port. DCL advises the parking at the airport is $7 (versus $10/day at Port Canaveral).
Please provide your transportation plans to me as soon as possible. DCL is trying to assess the need for additional buses in both Orlando and Los Angeles. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Tammy Cermak
Dreams Unlimited Travel, Inc.
mailto:dcl.reservations@dreamsunlimitedtravel.com

I think everyone is trying to get a piece of the action........ No doubt about it.

I'm glad I made all my transportation and know what I will be doing and not get held up anywhere by anyone.

 

[kellib36]

The reason is that when you return to Orlando on 5/28/05, the DCL port will be closed and therefore the parking lot will be closed and locked up. It will not reopen until 5/29 when the Disney Wonder is in port. DCL advises the parking at the airport is $7 (versus $10/day at Port Canaveral).
[/QUOTE]

Uh oh!!! Now I know what I've messed up!!! I'm supposed to go back to Orlando on the 28th.....

Geez! In order to save $3 a day....I'm thinking SOMEone is really confused.....

 

[kaylin]

Good news...I think! After I turned in my two-week notice at work, my boss was a little upset, then after lunce, he and his wife called me into thier office and said they did'nt want to lose me, and they would rather lose me for two weeks rather than forever, and I got a good bonus incentive to start working on when I get back! I feel a little relieved! I would have been nervous on the cruise knowing that I had to start a new job when I got back!
Aww man, I am driving to the port! I guess now I will have to figure out how I will get from the airport to the port! It's always something!

Kimberly

 

[angelaj]

Good news...I think! After I turned in my two-week notice at work, my boss was a little upset, then after lunce, he and his wife called me into thier office and said they did'nt want to lose me, and they would rather lose me for two weeks rather than forever, and I got a good bonus incentive to start working on when I get back! I feel a little relieved! I would have been nervous on the cruise knowing that I had to start a new job when I got back!
Aww man, I am driving to the port! I guess now I will have to figure out how I will get from the airport to the port! It's always something!

Kimberly

Kimberly, that's great news! That turned out great for you! Yay! What kind of business do you work for?

 

[kellib36]

Good news...I think! After I turned in my two-week notice at work, my boss was a little upset, then after lunce, he and his wife called me into thier office and said they did'nt want to lose me, and they would rather lose me for two weeks rather than forever, and I got a good bonus incentive to start working on when I get back! I feel a little relieved! I would have been nervous on the cruise knowing that I had to start a new job when I got back!
Kimberly

Woo hoo!!!! Looks like we have another buyer for iced tea on deck 9!!! I'm sure you're SOOOO relieved. AND a bonus.....who called that one?!? A VERY big congrats to you!!!!

 

[Regina]

Help Wanted​

As you may know, I am the newsletter editor for the Ship of Fools. As the second Panama Canal sailing, we want to learn from all of you

I am looking for volunteers to write summaries of some of the goings-on for your sailing. If anyone is interested, PM or e-mail me. Here's what I am looking for:

Evaluation of Curacao
Evaluation of Panama Canal
Evaluation of Acapulco
Evaluation of Cabo
What it is like coming in to Los Angeles by Magic
Pin Trading - How did it all work
Wine Tasting Party
Twice Charmed Review
Murder Mystery Review
Any other ideas

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.

Tracy

Hey Tracy, you forgot Mazatlan. (Sorry, couldn't resist.)

We'll have a Live From the Magic thread running. I'm sure that you'll glean tons of info from it for the second Panama passage.

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Good morning cruisers!!
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10 days from now we will be lining up at the Port and scaring the heck out of the CM's (and Non-DIS passengers) with our craziness!! Can't wait!
Packing anxiety really hit me this AM as I looked over all the piles of clothes and "stuff" that I have everywhere! I think it might be a good idea to look over our calendar and kind of plan out what to wear each day.... I've never done this but I'm thinking it might help me eliminates some of these things that I probably won't wear anyway.... Does anyone else do this? Does it work?

Then I have to organize the pins that I'm going to bring.
AND I ONLY HAVE 7 DAYS TO DO THIS SINCE WE ARE NOW LEAVING ON 5/11....... Not until late afternoon though.
Hey you guys who are doing DiveQuest on 5/12.... what time will you be there... maybe we'll come and try to catch you in the tank.