2007 DVC Member Cruise - SSMC07 - October 21, 2007

[seaulater]

for you folks near VA: Anyone near Lorton?, we're visiting PA/NY in July for Magicmeets.

To Coach: I don't think its a 100% sold out but If I recall correctly- I read on another board that someone was on a waiting list for a lower cost cabin.

When I talked to DVC last week when I booked our Thanksgiving 2007 cruise, I asked cuz I was curious. The CM told me it was sold out but there was a waiting list if anyone wanted to be put on it.

I know our good friends Georgie and Joe were on the wait list for the SSMC06 and at the 90 day out mark they got in after people cancelled.

 

[jemiaule]

Besides the news DVC just put out, is there a way to tell if we are going to fill this cruise?

What news?

 

[cherylp3]

I believe the coach is referring to the first email newsletter we received. Its on page 14 or at http://monorailgreen.info/member2007/email/email1.htm

What news?

 

[jemiaule]

I believe the coach is referring to the first email newsletter we received. Its on page 14 or at http://monorailgreen.info/member2007/email/email1.htm

Stunning...I never got one. Better call and check what email they are sending things to.

 

[cobbler]

I didn't get the email either. But I sure do get the ones trying to sell me more points before the discount ends

 

[WDWLVR]

For those of you who didn't get the e-mail did you sign up for it on the Member site? There was a link in the Member Cruise area that said to sign up for Member Cruise e-mails.

 

[tinytink]

We are about 40 minutes from Lorton! Would love to try to hook up with you as you pass thru. That goes for you, too, Theresa! I work retail, so I have a rather crazy schedule, but I'm sure we can work something out. We plan to fly in October, to save time Hoping we can spend a couple of days in the parks before heading for the boat.

WE are only at 10 miles(Annandale, VA) from Lorton so if would be great to all meet up for a mini dis meet.

We still have some time to check out airfare for the 8 of us going. I really don't want to pay the same for airfare and transportation as we for the whole cruise. If you get a good deal let me know about it please.

We would also like to get there a day early and stay at one the the hotels near port so we can get there nice and early to get a low number boarding pass.

So if anyone else has any good ideas on the cheapest way to do this let me know. ty

 

[cherylp3]

We'll be in the Lorton area on July 18th at night.

Also can anyone recommend a hotel nearby for a hotel snob (me).
Usually we go Starwood but I can't tell what is close and what's not.
( We have both Starwood and Marriot rewards. ) The only place I don't want to stay is that comfort inn. When we were there years ago, they gave our room to troops deploying out.

 

[seaulater]

We'll be in the Lorton area on July 18th at night.

Also can anyone recommend a hotel nearby for a hotel snob (me).
Usually we go Starwood but I can't tell what is close and what's not.
( We have both Starwood and Marriot rewards. ) The only place I don't want to stay is that comfort inn. When we were there years ago, they gave our room to troops deploying out.

The Marriott opened up a new Residence Inn right by the port. Drove by it when going to get the rental car in October and asked the driver about it and he said it was very nice. He said they have a free breakfast in the morning and that you can actually leave your car in their parking lot for free while on a cruise.

Never have stayed there..........yet! We are Marriott rewards people too, so I am sure we will try it out at some point.

 

[cherylp3]

To clarify: Looking for a hotel in Lorton VA

 

[tinytink]

To clarify: Looking for a hotel in Lorton VA

I don't recommend any hotels in or near Lorton. I can't even remember any decent ones around there. I know they opened up a TownPlace Suites and a Courtyard by Marriott near I95 which is about three exits from Lorton (less than 10 miles) It is the one in Springfield 22150. here is the website http://marriott.com/search/findHotels.mi

Most of the other hotels are pretty old and I while I have not personally stayed in them I would not even recommend them.

 

[cherylp3]

thanks, I'm willing to travel up to 30 minutes. I plan on leaving around 10-11 to get to the train by 2pm.

 

[CrazyBoutDisney]

I totally agree with Theresa--don't even think of trying to get a hotel in Lorton. The ones I know up by the Springfield Mall are not too bad, but they are not new by any stretch of the imagination. Nor are they 4-star hotels. If you are REALLY picky, you might do better doing a search at either the Starwood or Marriott site. On the Starwood site, I see at least 2 that would be relatively easy for you to get to within your 30 minute limit--check out the Sheraton Crystal City or Sheraton Reston. On the Marriott site, I'd say look into Courtyard Springfield or Fairview Park Marriott. Both are closer to Lorton than the Sheratons. The Courtyard Potomac Mills is also a good possibility--easy access to I-95, it's only a few years old, and it's only 2 or 3 exits south of Lorton.

Both websites list hotels in Alexandria, Arlington, Washington DC and even Maryland, but I don't think any of them would fit your 30 minute driving limit. Distance might seem small, but given the traffic gridlock we suffer around here on a daily basis.......

 

[tinytink]

I totally agree with Theresa--don't even think of trying to get a hotel in Lorton. The ones I know up by the Springfield Mall are not too bad, but they are not new by any stretch of the imagination. Nor are they 4-star hotels. If you are REALLY picky, you might do better doing a search at either the Starwood or Marriott site. On the Starwood site, I see at least 2 that would be relatively easy for you to get to within your 30 minute limit--check out the Sheraton Crystal City or Sheraton Reston. On the Marriott site, I'd say look into Courtyard Springfield or Fairview Park Marriott. Both are closer to Lorton than the Sheratons. The Courtyard Potomac Mills is also a good possibility--easy access to I-95, it's only a few years old, and it's only 2 or 3 exits south of Lorton.

Both websites list hotels in Alexandria, Arlington, Washington DC and even Maryland, but I don't think any of them would fit your 30 minute driving limit. Distance might seem small, but given the traffic gridlock we suffer around here on a daily basis.......

The two in Springfield TownPlace Suites was built in 2003, the Courtyard was built in 2001, the Courtyard in Potomac Mills(city is Woodbridge) was built in 2004. I just found this the Residence Inn will be opening a new one in Springfield February 2007. I drive by the two open ones pretty often (my parents live near there, kids doc, our dentist, and credit union is within a a couple of blocks and we live 3 miles away) and there are very few cars parked at the hotel and they are not that heavily visited as some as the other hotels. Good luck in your searching.

Here are the addresses for the hotels:

TownPlace Suites
6245 Brandon Avenue
Springfield , VA 22150

Courtyard
6710 Commerce Street
Springfield , VA 22150

Residence Inn
Amhearst Ave and Backlick Rd
Springfield, Virginia 22150 USA

The one near Potomac Mills:
Courtyard
14300 Crossing Pl.
Woodbridge , VA 22192

 

[tinytink]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1307002

Just saw this thread over on the CB. Kay (krdisneybound) and her DH are both in the hospital and needing some prayers.

Does anyone have an update on Kay and Harry?

 

[CrazyBoutDisney]

Thanx for updating me, too, Theresa! I haven't been to Springfield for about a year and the only hotels I'm really familiar with there are the ones right there by Kaiser and the mall. Wasnt that a Days Inn on Commerce by ToysRUs? Once they tore down Blackies and started construction on the "Mixing Bowl", I've avoided that area as much as possible. Good to hear it's improved so much!!

 

[acourtwdw]

We will be staying at Old key West resort (home resort) for quite a few days before ,as coming from the UK we try to Vacation for 2 or more weeks when we can.So would love to meet up night before.

Will also be at OKW end Feb beginning March 2007 for anyone who would like to meet up then.

Ashley & Karen
London England

We will also be at OKW from 2/28-3/7 but have waitlisted for bwv because of ESPN the weekend(many of the sports stars stay there).

My sister and I will be on the member cruise again this year.

Amanda

 

[WDWLVR]

Good morning Member Cruisers! ​

We sail in 41 weeks!

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[JOANNEL]

Welcome Amanda.

Can any one with more computer skills than me, tell me why the ticker sin't working?

Have a great Sunday!!! My boys go back to college today. So I spent most of yesterday baking & shopping. I will miss them, but this house will not miss all the teen age boys. It needs some serious cleaning.

 

[tinytink]

Thanx for updating me, too, Theresa! I haven't been to Springfield for about a year and the only hotels I'm really familiar with there are the ones right there by Kaiser and the mall. Wasnt that a Days Inn on Commerce by ToysRUs? Once they tore down Blackies and started construction on the "Mixing Bowl", I've avoided that area as much as possible. Good to hear it's improved so much!!

Hi Beth, I remember Blackies because I would go past it on the way to school. It was replaced by the Courtyard by Marriott. The TRU is now the Waterford a reception place for weddings and stuff. There are still those dingy hotels near the kaiser but I do agree the about trying to avoid the mixing bowl traffic back then, it's 1000x better now.