2006 DVC Member Cruise - SSMC06 - October 22, 2006 Part 3

[Diana Lyn]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRYSTINA ​

 

[bcvprincesses]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRYSTINA


I think I could be the third flood if this counts. Last night our pool needed a little water so I put the hose in and planned on checking it in 1 hour. Well.......Big Brother came on and I totally forgot about it until this morning when I could hear the water comming out of the pool. Our backyard is all clay and there is 4 inches of water by the pool pump and all around it. At least the water is outside and we pay a flat fee for our water no matter how much we use. The pool was 86 degrees yesterday and now it is 78.

We were planning on staying at the port and renting a car but if there was a bus that was cheaper and earlier maybe we would stay at Disney and share with all of you. I'll have to talk to Tom and see what he thinks.

Everyone traveling this weekend have a great trip. I wish we were going somewhere, anywhere. I think we are going to clean out the garage.

 

[ConleyFam]

Roxann, great idea! I'm definitely interested. We're at BWV before, so even if we were to leave from BC, I don't see it a problem getting our stuff over there. Since there's a few people who talked about not having transportation, this may work for us.

I think it was Mary who mentioned getting a van, I'd be up for that as well, if anyone doesn't mind riding with the kids. (or I can always strap one to Julie's and one to Mary's roof!) Anything to get me to the port before 3pm! Georgie really scared me now!!

I went to bed last night with our best option being renting a car from Friday - Sunday from Avis and then taking DCL transfers back. For $159 but that includes renting 2 car seats at $9 each per day The big problem is I need at least an intermediate SUV or minivan to fit out luggage plus the double stroller.

Have you considered renting the stroller instead of renting the bigger vehicle? Do you use the stroller on the cruise? The worst part of renting a stroller with the littlest one is carrying her from the gate to the bus/boat.

 

[chipscinderelly]

I've read here on the DIS that people do it all the time. But of course, I can't get the search function to work! I think they just ask at the front desk.

I also believe with Southwest you can have Gary check in online for you guys at home and then you go to a kiosk in the terminal and it prints your boarding passes for you. I'm not at all sure how it works....I've read here on the DIS that people have done it.

haven't caught up yet, however, each resort (atleast the DVC resorts) have an AIRLINE CHECK IN counter that operates during certain hours. (At BC it's between concierge and the marketplace) You can check in, check your luggage and print your boarding passes all at once. Be sure to check the time requirements (ie your bags have to be there at least 3 hours in advance etc) and make sure you know when they open/close. The employees work for the airline - which means you should probably tip them if they handle your bags. We use it all the time and love it, heck we use it when we rent a car - no lugging the luggage!

 

[chipscinderelly]

That's FANTASTIC. I was wondering when the BIG day was! Where will you be exchanging vows?

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!



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Thanks Georgie! We are getting married at the Yacht Club Gazebo on 10/28/06.

 

[chipscinderelly]

I think with all the anniversaries we are celebrating that we're going to need creme brule all around each night! Also - instead of the newlywed game perhaps we need an anniversary version!!!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRYSTINA

 

[alikat99]

Good morning everyone! I'm off work today and Mark is only going in for a while this morning. Then we are headed of to go visit Karen (ohiominnie) and her family in Ohio!

Cindy - safe travels today and have a great time at WDW!

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Have a fun time with Karen and her family!!!

 

[alikat99]

We're keeping the same plan as last year. Since we are driving down we'll check out of Boardwalk, head over to Mary Queen of the Universe for Mass, then a quick breakfast at McDonalds and then over to the port!

Yes last year when we pulled into the holding lot we were right next to Karen (ohiominnie) and her whole family. Then Cheryl and Todd joined us as did Amy. As we were pulling out we saw Cindy's family.

The best thing about this year is with the new boarding procedures there aren't any long lines to stand in. So what we did in May is just grab an area of the couches and all the DISers could mix and mingle!

Yeah, the parking lot was fun. And, I remember seeing Cindy and her family come in, as we were heading across the street. And, you're right Mary, it's SO much nicer to just get the boarding number and sit and relax. When we cruised in Feb, we just took a spot (since we were the 1st family in the terminal) and the girls watched cartoons until it was time to board.

 

[bonzie1]

Haven't caught up yet, however, each resort (at least the DVC resorts) have an AIRLINE CHECK IN counter that operates during certain hours. (At BC it's between concierge and the marketplace) You can check in, check your luggage and print your boarding passes all at once. Be sure to check the time requirements (ie your bags have to be there at least 3 hours in advance etc) and make sure you know when they open/close. The employees work for the airline - which means you should probably tip them if they handle your bags. We use it all the time and love it, heck we use it when we rent a car - no lugging the luggage!

I had heard the airline check in service at WDW resorts was for specific carriers. We've flown USAir + Southwest, and have never been able to use this. It's a shame, bnecause I can see this being sooooo very handy!

Does anyone know if USAir or Southwest can now use the service?

Thanks!

 

[alikat99]

Happy Birthday Krystina!! ​

 

[bonzie1]

Does anyone know if DCL will pick up guests staying at the DTD Hotels, such as the Royal Plaza???

We will be coming in on Saturday (maybe Friday) and probably won't be doing the parks this go around. The Plaza was just redone and there are great rates. BUT, if DCL doesn't pick up there, I'm not sure how we can plan it.

HELP! Thanks!

 

[alikat99]

Wow 3 accidents 2 floods - this is a really "active" group! Hopefully we don't see flood #3!

Oohh, don't say flood. Around here, if we get a fast, heavy rain storm, our backyard floods and twice it has made its way into the family room.

 

[alikat99]

Update on Extreme Makeover Home Edition.

They are about 20 hours ahead of schedule! John wasn't suppose to go back until 1:00 AM tomorrow morning, but he got a call at 7:30 this morning asking them to come back and test the lines they put in and cover the boxes (intercom/alarm). John's delimma - he had planned to be at a clients office all day today working on their computer system and getting some other computers ready to ship to their office in Chicago, but he also wanted/needed to be at the House. He called the client and tried to beg off for a few hours and found out that this client is a contractor for the builder that's building the house! They completely understood, told him they can reschedule for a later date and for him to spend the time he needs at the house! When he gets home tonight I'll post a picture of the house - it is very nice and BIG!

WOW - 20 hours ahead of schedule, that's AWESOME. You'll have to let us know when that show airs!!!

 

[alikat99]

Ok, I'm all caught up again! We've been busy this morning. We all got up and went to breakfast at Chick-fil-A. Then, we headed to Emily's school for a little preview of her classroom. She was excited to meet her teacher and a few of her classmates were there too. There were lots of things to do in there and I really think that Emily is going to like it. Then, we brought Chris to work and over to Target to get some cat food. Now, the girls want to work on a craft project, so we'll go do that.

Then, tonight Emily has swim lessons and I'm doing a research/focus group type thing tonight for our local paper. They called a couple of weeks ago and are doing a study on how people read the paper. They are going to give me $100 cash to read today's paper at their facility this evening. I figured that I couldn't beat it, and it gives me a few extra spending $$$s for my scrapbooking trip next month.

 

[#1Mouse]

Of course I will Gail - that is if they have any fun to report

I don't want to be the one to break the bad news to you, cause I know you'll be at home holding down the fort and working hard but..........

They probably will have a ton of fun!!!!!of course they will miss you and wish you were with them

 

[#1Mouse]

Then, tonight Emily has swim lessons and I'm doing a research/focus group type thing tonight for our local paper. They called a couple of weeks ago and are doing a study on how people read the paper. They are going to give me $100 cash to read today's paper at their facility this evening. I figured that I couldn't beat it, and it gives me a few extra spending $$$s for my scrapbooking trip next month.

Wow that's cool about the focus group thing. Can't beat getting a $100 bucks for reading the paper. Have fun!

 

[chipscinderelly]

Ohh Georgie you are correct that southwest does not participate (here's the dis thread about who does http://130.94.75.33/showthread.php?t=944813 ). Sorry Cindy - we cannot fly SWA out of DFW easily because of the lovely laws so I forget that it's not a participating airline. You can go to guest services to print the passes though!

 

[rsschneck]

Good morning everyone! I have contacted Mears and this is what I found out. We have 2 charter options #1 an 11 passenger van or #2 a 47 passenger motor coach. I asked for round trip prices back and forth to BCV (additional stops would be additional money). The prices quoted included gratuity and everything.


#1 Van round trip would cost $408 round trip. Breaks down to $37.09 per person (including little ones).

#2 Coach round trip would cost $897 round trip. Breaks down to $19.09 per person (including little ones) if the coach was FULL. This would be the most economical if we had enough people. Plus, luggage would not be an issue. Everything needs to be paid at least a month prior to sailing. Do we have enough cruisers interested? I would take on the task if we had enough interest. Could be the PARTY BUS!

 

[alikat99]

Good morning everyone! I have contacted Mears and this is what I found out. We have 2 charter options #1 an 11 passenger van or #2 a 47 passenger motor coach. I asked for round trip prices back and forth to BCV (additional stops would be additional money). The prices quoted included gratuity and everything.


#1 Van round trip would cost $408 round trip. Breaks down to $37.09 per person (including little ones).

#2 Coach round trip would cost $897 round trip. Breaks down to $19.09 per person (including little ones) if the coach was FULL. This would be the most economical if we had enough people. Plus, luggage would not be an issue. Everything needs to be paid at least a month prior to sailing. Do we have enough cruisers interested? I would take on the task if we had enough interest. Could be the PARTY BUS!

Ohhhh, if we weren't from FL and driving our own car, I would LOVE the party bus!!!

 

[gometros]

I was watching MSNBC and the travel guy from the Today show was giving his expert opinions He was saying he hasn't checked his luggage on a plane since 9/11 and instead uses some sort of shipping service that basically gets your luggage to it's destination without being on the plane. He said those folks are going to make some serious cash with things the way they are now. Right now he says there are 11 companies that do it---anyone want to start up a 12th one with me?

Darn it, everytime Ithink I came up with an original idea, someone else has already thought of it and is making my money