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

[SandraLee]

I need to quit shopping, stay home, and start packing! The more I go out, the more stuff comes home with me. I don't need anything else.

But, I did have to laugh at my DS9. I bought him a pair of nearly BRAND NEW dress shoes in Feb -- just to wear for the cruise. They were fine in Feb -- they are not too small. He can't even get his foot in. So, I *had* to go shopping for him yesterday and came back with something for me.

Today, I was looking for 'goodies' for the kids and came home with something for *me*. Ok, I will be done shopping now.

 

[webray]

Not late At all. and We will give you the Dollar..

Go and enjoy The Tea..

We have another reservation for the group one 4 days before that i just hope it comes thru..


Peter

Thanks Peter...I will do that. Have a great day!

 

[angelaj]

I need to quit shopping, stay home, and start packing! The more I go out, the more stuff comes home with me. I don't need anything else.

But, I did have to laugh at my DS9. I bought him a pair of nearly BRAND NEW dress shoes in Feb -- just to wear for the cruise.

I know what you mean, Sandra! I went to Target for a denim skirt, and also came out with green capri pants and a beach bag. I need to get on that ship so I'll quit spending money!!!

 

[disneydad123]

My sister and I are traveling with my two DD's ages 8 and 4. Do any of you know if there has been a head count of the kids that will be on board? If the ship is really only half full will there be friends for my cuties? PM me if any of your kids would like to correspond with mine before we go.

--Emily, Madison(8) and McKenna(4)

 

[rcostello1]

Not to put a damper on anyone's shopping, you know I would NEVER do that, but be sure to review the fine print with your various forms of payment. I don't know how steadfast the Amex rules are since I haven't their cards outside of the US. I will have to remember which CC to use/not use in other countries after reading the USA Today article.

Now DON'T FREAK OUT - just call your card issuer and tell them where you are going and if there are any fees, problems, restrictions, etc. you should know about.

On credit cards, review this article:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2005-04-21-card-fees_x.htm

On Amex gift cards the fine print says this:

*Some restrictions on merchant acceptance will apply to the Gift Card. The Gift Card is not for use at airline , hotel, car rental, telecom, gasoline merchants, or ATMs. It cannot be used outside of the U.S. Additional restrictions apply. See terms and conditions.

On the Amex TravelFunds card it says this:

Usage Limitations
TravelFunds Cards are prepaid cards. They are not intended for use in certain industries. You are NOT permitted to use the TravelFunds Cards:
To reserve a rental car, or when picking up a rental car. However, at the end of a car rental, you can use your Card to pay for the rental.
To reserve a hotel/motel room, or when checking into a hotel/motel or other lodging establishment. However, at the end of your stay, you can use your Card to pay for your stay.
To pay for gasoline/petrol “at the pump” through automated terminals. However, you can use your Card to pay for gasoline by presenting the card in the station or to a service station attendant.
To pay for “person-to-person” internet payment products such as “Paypal”, “YahooDirect” and “C2it”.
To pay for telecom charges (including cellular, airplane telephones, payphones, home phone service, etc.).
To pay for recurring charges, such as health club memberships or subscriptions.
To make installment payments in the future for goods/services received in the present.
To pay for bail bondsmen.
To pay for detective agencies.
To pay for home repair services such as plumber, electrician, painter/decorator, etc.
To pay for internet electronic services including electronic mail, internet service provider, internet telecom, etc.
To pay for personal services such as escort agencies, introduction services, massage parlors.
To pay for wholesale goods.
To pay for on-board cruise charges.
To pay for gambling.

 

[icunurse_celeste]

My sister and I are traveling with my two DD's ages 8 and 4. Do any of you know if there has been a head count of the kids that will be on board? If the ship is really only half full will there be friends for my cuties? PM me if any of your kids would like to correspond with mine before we go.

--Emily, Madison(8) and McKenna(4)

Hello Disneydad 123-
I don't know if there has been a head count of kids. I do know that there are a few of us from the Utah region- or have lived in Utah- who are going. I have on son, age 6. He probably won't correspond early- unless they want to talk about vidoe games- ALL THE TIME....or the shows on CARTOON NETWORK. I have to tell him- unless we are going to talk about something else- were not talking. You'd think I let the kid play games non-stop....

I do know there are some girls on the cruise because I remember the other moms talking about princess dresses- so make sure your little ones bring out their finest!!!



I'm so glad I have a boy!

Celeste

 

[icunurse_celeste]

Not to put a damper on anyone's shopping, you know I would NEVER do that, but be sure to review the fine print with your various forms of payment. I don't know how steadfast the Amex rules are since I haven't their cards outside of the US. I will have to remember which CC to use/not use in other countries after reading the USA Today article.

Now DON'T FREAK OUT - just call your card issuer and tell them where you are going and if there are any fees, problems, restrictions, etc. you should know about.

On credit cards, review this article:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2005-04-21-card-fees_x.htm

On Amex gift cards the fine print says this:

*Some restrictions on merchant acceptance will apply to the Gift Card. The Gift Card is not for use at airline , hotel, car rental, telecom, gasoline merchants, or ATMs. It cannot be used outside of the U.S. Additional restrictions apply. See terms and conditions.

On the Amex TravelFunds card it says this:

Usage Limitations
TravelFunds Cards are prepaid cards. They are not intended for use in certain industries. You are NOT permitted to use the TravelFunds Cards:
To reserve a rental car, or when picking up a rental car. However, at the end of a car rental, you can use your Card to pay for the rental.
To reserve a hotel/motel room, or when checking into a hotel/motel or other lodging establishment. However, at the end of your stay, you can use your Card to pay for your stay.
To pay for gasoline/petrol “at the pump” through automated terminals. However, you can use your Card to pay for gasoline by presenting the card in the station or to a service station attendant.
To pay for “person-to-person” internet payment products such as “Paypal”, “YahooDirect” and “C2it”.
To pay for telecom charges (including cellular, airplane telephones, payphones, home phone service, etc.).
To pay for recurring charges, such as health club memberships or subscriptions.
To make installment payments in the future for goods/services received in the present.
To pay for bail bondsmen.
To pay for detective agencies.
To pay for home repair services such as plumber, electrician, painter/decorator, etc.
To pay for internet electronic services including electronic mail, internet service provider, internet telecom, etc.
To pay for personal services such as escort agencies, introduction services, massage parlors.
To pay for wholesale goods.
To pay for on-board cruise charges.
To pay for gambling.

Thanks for the information...we have the gift card, not the travel funds card- I wonder if the ship counts as outside the US? To be honest- I perceive the card will be used up in the Lego store in DTD....
If it comes down to it- he can finish it off in California or save it and spend it here.

Thanks so much for looking for me! I appreciate it! (very considerate!)

 

[icunurse_celeste]

By the way....
I have frequently used my credit cards outside the US- I have never had any trouble with my Amex credit card. However, I have had to call Visa and tell them I'm going out of the country....the one time I didn't and I tried to buy stuff in St. Thomas (still the US)- the charge didn't initally do through. I had to call collect and tell them where I was- and THEN it went through.

Save yourselves the hassel and call before you leave.

 

[angelaj]

Celeste, I just sent you a PM.

 

[snusnu]

Congrats Celeste!

I was awake trying to figure out what dcl has on the panama page: it says this:

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Sed nonummy suscipit nisl. Vestibulum gravida. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nullam viverra nulla at lectus. Maecenas dolor ante, laoreet a, tempor non, malesuada at, justo. Nam turpis ipsum, sodales ut, iaculis ac, condimentum ut, dolor. Mauris nulla. Cras wisi. Ut vestibulum. Sed wisi. Proin dignissim, nisl id.

I can't get babelfish to translate it nor can I figure out what it is. It's alot of latin but couldn't translate that....

Lorem ipsum is actually just filler text. They obviously haven't gotten to this page yet. Graphic designers and copy writers/editors use it.

 

[rcostello1]

That lorem ipsum dolor stuff was written by a famous law firm. What was the name....???

Oh, Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe.

:rotlf2:

 

[snusnu]

People! Stop taking all the spots! I'm a tea junkie and I can't get any tea times to show up, nor am I having luck with spa reservations. Argh! On the good news front, got our documents last night! WOO HOO!!!! It finally seems real!

 

[rcostello1]

OH I forgot to say, in case you were wondering, YES all those other spa treatments are still available. And by available I mean they are still offered and you can book them on-board. They are not all listed online. I was speaking with Debbie to make my other tea/brunch ressies and asked about that.

Didn't get any other details...it was a quick phone call!

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Anybody want to join us for PALO BRUNCH on 5/24?? Can't get it for 2 but can get it for 3-4... Does that make sense???

and the winners are: Peter & Jenn

This is great... we book for more people and then share...

 

[bonzie1]

Dreams came through for us and booked our Palo night and our brunch. But, due to the online system which began last night, she could no longer provide advanced booking for the tea (drats!) Of course, the teas are all booked so, we'll have to take our chances on board (sigh) I shouldn't have waited this long, but I was trying to coordinate all the fun events we all have planned.

I barely have been able to keep up with the posting. Work had taken a turn for the worst, with my user actually lying about situations (to her advantage). She does it so confidently, it's scary. I must now provide contrary documentation (been there, done that... to no avail), and am hoping this time the voice of truth will prevail. Needless to say, this has been very stressful. I have broken into my stash of Orange Airborne! I had wanted to take a few days (comp) off to enjoy making final trip preparations... but due to recent developments I can't. Now I will be worried about what will be happening while I am away unable to defend myself.

We have started packing, have our pirate outfits, underwear and blinkie flipflops ready to go! If you see a pirate wandering around in a daze on the ship, wearing lightup flipflops, it will probably be Galley Annie.

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a PIRATE She Will Be (Ode to My User)

She'll pillage, she'll plunder, she'll rifle and loot,
Watch Out me 'arties, Yo Ho.
She'll kidnap and ravage and won't give a hoot,
Watch Out me 'arties, Yo Ho.

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a PIRATE She will be

She extorts and pilfers, she filches and sacks,
Watch Out, me 'arties, Yo Ho.
Marauds and embezzles and even highjacks,
Watch Out me 'arties, Yo Ho.

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a PIRATE She Will Be.

Our team's worked together, there's never a fight,
Well done me 'arties, Yo Ho.
And sometimes we've labored long into the night,
Well done me 'arties, Yo Ho.

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, an I.T. life for me.

We're tired and exhausted, we've given our best,
Good Work me 'arties, Yo Ho.
We all try to finish a head above rest
Good Work me 'arties, Yo Ho.

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, an I.T. life for me.

A rascal and scoundrel, a villain and knave,
Who is the woman! Yo Ho.
A devil and blacksheep, a really bad egg,
Who is the woman... I know!

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, an PIRATE she will be.

We've begged and we've pleaded, We've spoken our mind,
Fair Winds me 'arties, Yo Ho.
We want to set sail and leave her behind!
Keep Hope me 'arties, Yo Ho.

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, an I.T. life for me.

Thanks for letting me vent... In case anyone needs to know... I.T. stands for Information Technology.

 

[Hygiene99]

Anybody want to join us for PALO BRUNCH on 5/24?? Can't get it for 2 but can get it for 3-4... Does that make sense???

Sort of all tables for 2 booked up..

 

[angelaj]

Dreams came through for us and booked our Palo night and our brunch. But, due to the online system which began last night, she could no longer provide advanced booking for the tea (drats!) Of course, the teas are all booked so, we'll have to take our chances on board (sigh) I shouldn't have waited this long, but I was trying to coordinate all the fun events we all have planned.

I barely have been able to keep up with the posting. Work had taken a turn for the worst, with my user actually lying about situations (to her advantage). She does it so confidently, it's scary. I must now provide contrary documentation (been there, done that... to no avail), and am hoping this time the voice of truth will prevail. Needless to say, this has been very stressful. I have broken into my stash of Orange Airborne! I had wanted to take a few days (comp) off to enjoy making final trip preparations... but due to recent developments I can't. Now I will be worried about what will be happening while I am away unable to defend myself.

We have started packing, have our pirate outfits, underwear and blinkie flipflops ready to go! If you see a pirate wandering around in a daze on the ship, wearing lightup flipflops, it will probably be Galley Annie.

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a PIRATE She Will Be (Ode to My User)

She'll pillage, she'll plunder, she'll rifle and loot,
Watch Out me 'arties, Yo Ho.
She'll kidnap and ravage and won't give a hoot,
Watch Out me 'arties, Yo Ho.

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a PIRATE She will be

She extorts and pilfers, she filches and sacks,
Watch Out, me 'arties, Yo Ho.
Marauds and embezzles and even highjacks,
Watch Out me 'arties, Yo Ho.

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, a PIRATE She Will Be.

Our team's worked together, there's never a fight,
Well done me 'arties, Yo Ho.
And sometimes we've labored long into the night,
Well done me 'arties, Yo Ho.

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, an I.T. life for me.

We're tired and exhausted, we've given our best,
Good Work me 'arties, Yo Ho.
We all try to finish a head above rest
Good Work me 'arties, Yo Ho.

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, an I.T. life for me.

A rascal and scoundrel, a villain and knave,
Who is the woman! Yo Ho.
A devil and blacksheep, a really bad egg,
Who is the woman... I know!

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, an PIRATE she will be.

We've begged and we've pleaded, We've spoken our mind,
Fair Winds me 'arties, Yo Ho.
We want to set sail and leave her behind!
Keep Hope me 'arties, Yo Ho.

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, an I.T. life for me.

Thanks for letting me vent... In case anyone needs to know... I.T. stands for Information Technology.

Georgie - you truly have a gift for this. Great song! Good luck with your work situation. I know how you feel. My company has been threatening layoffs, and I'll be worried the entire time I'm gone what's going on here. Pixie dust to you!

 

[Tink33]

I booked Palo high tea on Friday, May 27th at 3:00 pm. I could not book for less than 6 people, so I hope that some can join me. I have 3 spots available. Let me know by pm if you want to raise pinkies.

Bette and Kim have joined in

 

[Hygiene99]

Dreams came through for us and booked our Palo night and our brunch. But, due to the online system which began last night, she could no longer provide advanced booking for the tea (drats!) Of course, the teas are all booked so, we'll have to take our chances on board (sigh) I shouldn't have waited this long, but I was trying to coordinate all the fun events we all have planned.

I barely have been able to keep up with the posting. Work had taken a turn for the worst, with my user actually lying about situations (to her advantage). She does it so confidently, it's scary. I must now provide contrary documentation (been there, done that... to no avail), and am hoping this time the voice of truth will prevail. Needless to say, this has been very stressful. I have broken into my stash of Orange Airborne! I had wanted to take a few days (comp) off to enjoy making final trip preparations... but due to recent developments I can't. Now I will be worried about what will be happening while I am away unable to defend myself.


Thanks for letting me vent... In case anyone needs to know... I.T. stands for Information Technology.

Hey Georgie .. once you step on the Disney Magic you will not have a Care in the World.. We PROMISE...

Peter

 

[snusnu]

I booked Palo high tea on Friday, May 27th at 3:00 pm. I could not book for less than 6 people, so I hope that some can join me. I have 5 spots available. Let me know by pm if you want to raise pinkies.

Nevermind! That's our brunch day. Darn it!