2007 DVC Member Cruise - SSMC07 - October 21, 2007

[danandnan]

Could somebody please help me. I have been trying to put pictures or imiges when I send something. I can't seen to get them. What am i doing wrong. I copy and paste that doesn't work either ????? Help.

Danandnan

 

[krdisneybound]

you have to have a host for your pics, such as Photobucket or another site.

Here are a few instructions:

1) You can upload your photos to a photo hosting site. I use www.photobucket.com. Any site like this will do. It's a photo hosting site. At the top of the page it says "Welcome to Photobucket", and you click there to register to use the site (it's free).

2) Once you log in, you can upload the photos. You do so by clicking on the link on the left hand side.

3) Leave the top dropdown box as is.

4) Go to image file #1. Click on "browse".

5) This opens up a box where you can browse the files saved onto your computer. You'll need to know where you saved the images to on your computer. I'd recommend somewhere easy so you can remember it.

6) When you found the file, doubleclick on it. This will close the box and send you back to the "image file #1" page on photobucket.com.

7) Click upload! Don't mess with anything; the icon in the upper right hand corner will show the page is working to upload.

8) When the file has uploaded, the page will refresh and show the picture has uploaded.

9) Copy the Filename web address starting with the "http" and ending with the "jpg".

10) Open a SECOND browser window (open up Netscape or Internet Explorer or whatever you use to surf the web).

11) Log onto the DIS boards and go to the thread. Get to the page where you post your reply.

12) Paste the link you copied into the text box.

13) Repeat this process for all the images you want to post links to.

14) It's best, IMHO, to post the link to the webpage so that it doesn't take forever for the thread to load and your post isn't humongus.

have to make sure

is at the end

Is this clear? Hope this helps!

 

[seaulater]

I use Photobucket too. It's works great.

Mark and Mary-glad you are having a great time in Hawaii. What island and what resort? We own at the Marriott on Maui and love it. Was suppose to go last week, but didn't make it due to my audit here at work.

 

[Zane_Anthony]

I just checked out the monorailgreen site and was looking over the information from last years cruise. WOW!! The Dis'ers really organized a lot for that cruise. It gets me soo excited just reading it. Are we going to start setting up some things for our cruise or maybe there are already some things set up that I have missed? If so and anyone needs help planning or setting up things I can help. I am trying to think of something special to do for our group as a gift from myself and ds.

 

[WDWLVR]

I use Photobucket too. It's works great.

Mark and Mary-glad you are having a great time in Hawaii. What island and what resort? We own at the Marriott on Maui and love it. Was suppose to go last week, but didn't make it due to my audit here at work.

Linda - we are spending the week on Oahu at Marriott's Ko Olina. Beautiful resort!

Someone on the blabbermouth thread was asking about the tour we took yesterday called the Home of the Brave tour (it was recommended to us by one of the blabbermouths). Here's my write-up. Hope you all enjoy it!

Good morning everyone! No pictures yet, but I can give you some more insight into the Home of the Brave tour. Pick up was EARLY. We had to be in Waikiki for a 6:20 am pick-up (and we were the last picked up).

As we got in the 12 person van there was a tv at the front running an old black and white 1940's era movie. I wasn't quite awake enough to figure out what it was but it was to get in the mood.

First stop was the Arizona Memorial. The whole reason we got up early because the line starts early and grows quickly. We got there and the line was already far enough back that our guide said he wasn't sure if we would be in group 1 or group 2 (groups are 150 people). He had a plan either way as he says they always try to be in one of those two groups. While waiting he did a great job of talking about the attack and about the ships that were in port that day and which ones weren't and why. He was very good and in fact we had people from the tours in front and back of us listening to him and not their own guides. Time to walk in and we got group 1 - yeah! We'll be the first on the memorial this morning. As we waited in line for the movie our guide pointed out a gentleman sitting across from the gift shop. He was one of the survivors and comes to the Memorial often to tell his story. Our guide informed us there are a 5-10 who come from time to time but this gentleman was his favorite and we shouldn't miss a chance to talk to him after our tour. You start with a 23 minute movie that talks abour the attack and what led up to it and then you take the boat out to the actual memorial. Very moving. After we had about 45 minutes to do the small museum, gift shop, snacks etc. We did do the gift shop but really didn't see the museum as we did stop to talk to Sheldon (I'm thinking that is his name - I'm not 100% sure this morning). As our guide said - the memorial will be there for many years to come, but how much longer can we talk to someone who was there that day. A true piece of history.

Back on the van we headed up to Wheeler Army Airfield. On the way our guide told stories about the day some of which have made it into movies. He also had great photographs he passed around the van showing the airfield and the planes used that day. As we road around Wheeler he pointed out which buildings had been hit and again had photographs showing some of the damage. Amazing!

Next stop was a drive to Schofield Army Barracks. The sad part of this is that right now it is pretty quiet as many of the residents are in Irag. There is a brand new sculpture on the grounds which was very moving. It showed a memorial to a fallen soldier (boots and gun with the helmet on the gun) in the front, then 4 soldiers paying respect to it. One dressed in Dessert Storm Gear, one in gear from Vietnam, one from Korea, and one from WWII. Again very moving and something you wouldn't see on a normal tour.

Next stop was Fort Shafter which was built in 1907. You have the beautiful palm circle (which if you saw the movie Pearl Harbor was used to depict Pearl Harbon and the hospital there). This is also home to what they call the Pineapple Pentagon where we got to see an actual medal of honor that is on display. Lunch was served in the Military Club here facing the golf course. It was a buffet that we paid for but very reasonable. We had our guide at our table so also got to hear and learn a bit about current day Oahu from him.

After lunch we drove through Punchbowl National Cemetary. This was my only disappointment. When I visited here back in 1988 with my mom we were able to get out and really enjoy the beauty. Tour groups are no longer allowed to stop here. Want to know why? Because all the beautiful Banyon trees that line the drives are full of carved grafitti. How sad! They said when they stoped the groups from stopping the incidents of destruction went way down. How very very sad that people would do this in a cemetary.

Our last stop was the Home of the Brave gift shop/museum. Very small but very cool. Yes it is a gift shop (these people must have visited Disney to know to end in a gift shop) but it also really pays tribute to the men and women who served. There are many many polaroid photos of survivors of Pearl Harbor who have visited. Each one shows their name, the dates they were in the military and where they served. Very cool! There is also lots of memoriabilia that they have had donated to them.

Then it was back to our drop off in Waikiki. We did a little walking around the Hilton Hawaiian Village (OM tell Nick we saw the penquins) and then back to our car. We were back at the resort about 3pm.

Last night was the resorts Mai Tai party which they have once a week. It is held out on the great lawn and when you rsvp for it you get 2 drink tickets per person (either Mai Tai or fruit punch), a name tag and some raffle coupons. It is a showcase for what the hotel has to offer as far as tours etc (some of the raffle gifts) and also the two shows they have here (both lauas). A fun way to pass an hour. We stayed about 40 minutes.

Then we took the shuttle over to the JW Marriott for dinner. All in all a great day!

 

[WDWLVR]

I just checked out the monorailgreen site and was looking over the information from last years cruise. WOW!! The Dis'ers really organized a lot for that cruise. It gets me soo excited just reading it. Are we going to start setting up some things for our cruise or maybe there are already some things set up that I have missed? If so and anyone needs help planning or setting up things I can help. I am trying to think of something special to do for our group as a gift from myself and ds.

Well Mark and I are definatelly planning on doing buttons for the group. Linda had also said early on she would do the navigator for the group. We also plan to have at least one DIS meet on the ship and another the day/night before if the group is interested.

As for everything else - if someone wants to volunteer to organize something that would be great. That's what happened last year. Actually the 2006 cruise had many many repeaters from the 2005 cruise so it was kind of a continuation of that. On both cruises we had someone organize gifts for the kids (personalized pillowcases on the '05 cruise and personalized photo mats on the '06 cruise) with some help from donations. We also had someone who took on the job of linking dining for the groups (one person for early seating one for late seating). Linda set up the group photo opportunity on pirate night which was fun as well. Then there was the DIS party bus which someone organized. We also had someone set up a store at Cafepress for t-shirts and other items for the group that worked well. So we could do any of these things if anyone wanted to take on those jobs. We use the website (and our first post from Ursula) as kind of central gathering point.

 

[krdisneybound]

Mary - I totally agree, the Hilton is absolutely awesome. We were at the Hale Koa right next door for two weeks. We went to the Hilton almost every day. A site to be seen by everyone.

Schofield is where my son is out of. Yep, a lot of them left last June and are due back in July. It will be a whole lot busier then. My DIL goes there quite often. They don't live that far. They have their own house and don't live on base.

Wheeler airfield is awesome. Were their any helicopters on the field? Most of them are probably in Iraq with the guys 'cause they take their own copters.

My DS took me over and we went inside his helicopter. I don't think they let anyone do that anymore. But at the time we went, they were letting the officers take their familie to their helicopters and see.

Did you get to the Museum next door to the Hale Koa??

Isn't Waikiki the most beautiful beach ever.

 

[danandnan]

Kay

Thanks for the info. Have printed out your message but before I tried it I would send you a thankyou.
Hope you guys are going on Member Cruise this year. Nancy and I will be staying at OKW two days before the Cruise and staying three days after to unwind. You know us retired people have to take it easy Ha HA.

You have a great Magical Day
Danandnan

 

[seaulater]

Linda - we are spending the week on Oahu at Marriott's Ko Olina. Beautiful resort!

Someone on the blabbermouth thread was asking about the tour we took yesterday called the Home of the Brave tour (it was recommended to us by one of the blabbermouths). Here's my write-up. Hope you all enjoy it!

Good morning everyone! No pictures yet, but I can give you some more insight into the Home of the Brave tour. Pick up was EARLY. We had to be in Waikiki for a 6:20 am pick-up (and we were the last picked up).

As we got in the 12 person van there was a tv at the front running an old black and white 1940's era movie. I wasn't quite awake enough to figure out what it was but it was to get in the mood.

First stop was the Arizona Memorial. The whole reason we got up early because the line starts early and grows quickly. We got there and the line was already far enough back that our guide said he wasn't sure if we would be in group 1 or group 2 (groups are 150 people). He had a plan either way as he says they always try to be in one of those two groups. While waiting he did a great job of talking about the attack and about the ships that were in port that day and which ones weren't and why. He was very good and in fact we had people from the tours in front and back of us listening to him and not their own guides. Time to walk in and we got group 1 - yeah! We'll be the first on the memorial this morning. As we waited in line for the movie our guide pointed out a gentleman sitting across from the gift shop. He was one of the survivors and comes to the Memorial often to tell his story. Our guide informed us there are a 5-10 who come from time to time but this gentleman was his favorite and we shouldn't miss a chance to talk to him after our tour. You start with a 23 minute movie that talks abour the attack and what led up to it and then you take the boat out to the actual memorial. Very moving. After we had about 45 minutes to do the small museum, gift shop, snacks etc. We did do the gift shop but really didn't see the museum as we did stop to talk to Sheldon (I'm thinking that is his name - I'm not 100% sure this morning). As our guide said - the memorial will be there for many years to come, but how much longer can we talk to someone who was there that day. A true piece of history.

Back on the van we headed up to Wheeler Army Airfield. On the way our guide told stories about the day some of which have made it into movies. He also had great photographs he passed around the van showing the airfield and the planes used that day. As we road around Wheeler he pointed out which buildings had been hit and again had photographs showing some of the damage. Amazing!

Next stop was a drive to Schofield Army Barracks. The sad part of this is that right now it is pretty quiet as many of the residents are in Irag. There is a brand new sculpture on the grounds which was very moving. It showed a memorial to a fallen soldier (boots and gun with the helmet on the gun) in the front, then 4 soldiers paying respect to it. One dressed in Dessert Storm Gear, one in gear from Vietnam, one from Korea, and one from WWII. Again very moving and something you wouldn't see on a normal tour.

Next stop was Fort Shafter which was built in 1907. You have the beautiful palm circle (which if you saw the movie Pearl Harbor was used to depict Pearl Harbon and the hospital there). This is also home to what they call the Pineapple Pentagon where we got to see an actual medal of honor that is on display. Lunch was served in the Military Club here facing the golf course. It was a buffet that we paid for but very reasonable. We had our guide at our table so also got to hear and learn a bit about current day Oahu from him.

After lunch we drove through Punchbowl National Cemetary. This was my only disappointment. When I visited here back in 1988 with my mom we were able to get out and really enjoy the beauty. Tour groups are no longer allowed to stop here. Want to know why? Because all the beautiful Banyon trees that line the drives are full of carved grafitti. How sad! They said when they stoped the groups from stopping the incidents of destruction went way down. How very very sad that people would do this in a cemetary.

Our last stop was the Home of the Brave gift shop/museum. Very small but very cool. Yes it is a gift shop (these people must have visited Disney to know to end in a gift shop) but it also really pays tribute to the men and women who served. There are many many polaroid photos of survivors of Pearl Harbor who have visited. Each one shows their name, the dates they were in the military and where they served. Very cool! There is also lots of memoriabilia that they have had donated to them.

Then it was back to our drop off in Waikiki. We did a little walking around the Hilton Hawaiian Village (OM tell Nick we saw the penquins) and then back to our car. We were back at the resort about 3pm.

Last night was the resorts Mai Tai party which they have once a week. It is held out on the great lawn and when you rsvp for it you get 2 drink tickets per person (either Mai Tai or fruit punch), a name tag and some raffle coupons. It is a showcase for what the hotel has to offer as far as tours etc (some of the raffle gifts) and also the two shows they have here (both lauas). A fun way to pass an hour. We stayed about 40 minutes.

Then we took the shuttle over to the JW Marriott for dinner. All in all a great day!

Mary, thanks for sharing you and Mark's day. I agree, all that is so emotional and inspirational. Robert served during Vietnam, so his heart supports all our military throughout the world.

It is amazing to think of what that day was like when Pearl Harbor was attacked. The size of the ships alone that sunk are incredible.

Glad you are having a wonderful time.

It is snowing here! I am sure the sun is shining brightly there!

 

[WDWLVR]

Mary - I totally agree, the Hilton is absolutely awesome. We were at the Hale Koa right next door for two weeks. We went to the Hilton almost every day. A site to be seen by everyone.

Schofield is where my son is out of. Yep, a lot of them left last June and are due back in July. It will be a whole lot busier then. My DIL goes there quite often. They don't live that far. They have their own house and don't live on base.

Wheeler airfield is awesome. Were their any helicopters on the field? Most of them are probably in Iraq with the guys 'cause they take their own copters.

My DS took me over and we went inside his helicopter. I don't think they let anyone do that anymore. But at the time we went, they were letting the officers take their familie to their helicopters and see.

Did you get to the Museum next door to the Hale Koa??

Isn't Waikiki the most beautiful beach ever.

Kay - yes there were a few helicpoters at Wheeler.

Sadly we didn't realize that there was a Museum next door to the Hale Koa and missed it.

Today we went back to Pearl Harbor for a tour of the Missouri. It is what they call the explorers tour and you are with a small group (in our case 6 people) and a guide. They take you up and down all through the ship to show you the sleeping areas, library, brig, laundry, engine room, just about everything. Even got to go into one of the turrets.

Waikiki is very beautiful but also very crowded. I really am enjoying the beaches on this side of the island. Tomorrow is the North Shore and the Polynesian Cultural Center.

 

[JOANNEL]

Enjoy the cultural center. The show is amazing, if it is still the same. Pearl Harbor is very emotional. The oil leaking really made you think.

Have fun and enjoy.

We are staying three nights after the cruise. We are trying to get BCV since that is our home resort and we have never stayed there. We are going to go to Universal. We havn't been there in years. We might also do the MSSHP. Has any one ever been to it?

 

[poohbear158]

From my understanding, someone chartered a bus to port last year. Can anyone give me more details about this especially if you were on the bus last year? I would like to possibly organize or co-organize this, but I need more info first. I know the person who did it last year is not going on the cruise this year, but I would love to talk to that person if possible to get more details.

 

[seaulater]

Tomorrow is the North Shore and the Polynesian Cultural Center.

I would like 1 Pineapple boat with sherbet please. YUM YUM!

(Great to eat during intermission during the nightly show!)

 

[WDWLVR]

From my understanding, someone chartered a bus to port last year. Can anyone give me more details about this especially if you were on the bus last year? I would like to possibly organize or co-organize this, but I need more info first. I know the person who did it last year is not going on the cruise this year, but I would love to talk to that person if possible to get more details.

I sent you a pm with the persons name about the bus. I was a passenger on it so can give you some background. It stared when one of the members said how late they got to the 2005 cruise by taking DCL transportation (I think they said they got to the port about 1 pm). So someone mentioned chartering our own bus. It worked out great and was much cheaper than regular DCL transportation. It took 47 people to fill the bus. I think her inital break even point for the bus was 40 people and 47-48 was the max.

Some things to keep in mind as well. Pick-up and drop off was only at one resort. In this case it was Beach Club. If you weren't staying there you had to get there on your own.

So if you are going to orgainze this I would suggest finding out how many people are interested first and where would the majority like to leave from.

Good luck! I will say we had a great time getting the party started early with all our DIS friends and we got to the port early enough to get boarding group 3.

 

[Zane_Anthony]

Well my sister decided to go with me but unfortunately this date did not work for her so we are going on the 9/29 Eastern! Hope you all have a great time. Maybe I can do the member cruise next year.

 

[krdisneybound]

Well my sister decided to go with me but unfortunately this date did not work for her so we are going on the 9/29 Eastern! Hope you all have a great time. Maybe I can do the member cruise next year.

Will miss you. Have fun with your sister on the 9/29 cruise. It is always nice to cruise with a family member

 

[Zane_Anthony]

Will miss you. Have fun with your sister on the 9/29 cruise. It is always nice to cruise with a family member

Thanks! Yes, I was going to keep the member cruise and take her but she was not able to get off work then so we had to change. I am just excited to be finally going on a cruise though so I am happy with whatever.

 

[danandnan]

Kay

Thanks for the info. after a while I got it as you said its easy once you catch on. I will give you a shout in the next few days You who lives in the Sunshine State. We have a major snow storm heading for Maine.

Have a Magical Night
Danandnan

 

[krdisneybound]

You so very welcome. If you need any help, don't hesitate to let me know.

If you have a pic that is too large and want to make it larger, I'll help you with that also.

You can make a pic smaller, but you can't make a small one larger

Kay

Thanks for the info. after a while I got it as you said its easy once you catch on. I will give you a shout in the next few days You who lives in the Sunshine State. We have a major snow storm heading for Maine.

Have a Magical Night
Danandnan

 

[danandnan]

Kay

Again thanks I think we have it. I forgot to ask you are going on the Members cruise too arn't you. I see Disney is building to new boats. Both will be two decks higher. Can't wait to see them.