4/10/2010 eb ta "bound for barcelona"

[dee47]

So I'm back here after a cold and a plumbing nightmare (think kitchen flooded with garbage disposal "stuff"). I'm about a zillion pages behind, so forgive me if this is resolved already (I'm SLOWLY catching up.

My thoughts on the FE: Don't set an all-or-nothing limit. Let's say we have to give to at least 25 or 30 cabins, and anyone who wants to do all cabins can do that too. It's in the same spirit of "you have to give at least 1 FE gift, but can give more if you feel like it." People who want to give to a limited number of cabins should hit their own deck + the decks right above and below them. That way, you're pretty much guaranteed everyone will get multiple gifts.

I'm sure there is some flow in my logic, but on the outside chance there isn't, and if we still have no resolution on the FE "Rules," maybe that's a plan to consider.

People who sent me PMs, responses / actions are coming. I'm just snowed under trying to catch up on work and, you know...life.

 

[dee47]

We have 5 (once I call DCL tomorrow, I promise, dennisgirl!) at the fun table. Anyone else wants to join us in late sitting? We have 3 solos and 1 couple. We welcome anyone with a good sense of humor and enthusiasm for Disney. Pretty much that covers all of us in this group! PM me if you want to link resies.

 

[auntlynne]

Is it too early to begin the question of the day? I found this helpful in the past when I was making FE gifts.

QOTD: Who is (are) your favorite Disney character(s)?

 

[dee47]

is it too early to begin the question of the day? I found this helpful in the past when i was making fe gifts.

qotd: Who is (are) your favorite disney character(s)?

Donald!!!!!

 

[PrincessMonkey]

qotd: Who is (are) your favorite disney character(s)?

Tough question! Mickey & Minnie and the Disney Princesses, especially Belle, Jasmine & Megara. Jessie is sweet too.

Disney's leading men are charming too–especially Aladdin, Prince Eric & Prince Naveen... Add Will Robinson too.

I love their charm and optimism!

PrincessMonkey

 

[auntlynne]

I haven't booked my room for the night before the cruise yet. Yes I'm a procrastinator

So I don't really know where I'll be staying (hope same as most of you), but I definately want to be part of any type of mini meet that night.

Kristi

Just don't let the good price get away. There's one less available room now; I got the $62 deal, too.

Changed SW flights from Sat to Friday - now they are having a Spring Break sale, so our tickets went down $19 pp.

Now I just need a good one-way car rate and I'm set.

 

[StaciJo]

I know I don't usually post - everyone else has better answers, and they're faster than me at responding, anyway. But, I'll take a stab at the question of the day concept.

Is it too early to begin the question of the day? I found this helpful in the past when I was making FE gifts.

QOTD: Who is (are) your favorite Disney character(s)?

Belle and Goofy

 

[Mrs. Gumdrop]

Awww, that is so sweet!! I love that you posted the pictures and everything.

The Cinderella ones are so elaborate and gorgeous! I wonder if I can find those in Chicago? I am not a scrapbooker, but it would be easy to create pages with those materials. Thanks for thinking of us!

You are welcome! I bought a bunch of "scrap booking" items to use on our stateroom door - they were just so Pretty! I am sure you could find them in your area or online. Good luck!

Is it too early to begin the question of the day? I found this helpful in the past when I was making FE gifts.

QOTD: Who is (are) your favorite Disney character(s)?

Goofy and Mary Poppins

 

[thossink]

Is it too early to begin the question of the day? I found this helpful in the past when I was making FE gifts.

QOTD: Who is (are) your favorite Disney character(s)?

Donald of course - is there anyone else?

 

[joius24]

My fave is Tink....I like the her sassyness
My son's Chip and Dale
We both have a spot for Goofy as well.

We are on SW friday night as well (YAY no baggage fees) -latest flight in
Friday night , I am staying at the "My neice and her husband live in Orlando" Hotel...its a five star.
They are also my official "ground transportation". Love the family

Found some nice older boy FE's yesterday

This will be the first year my son will be with the teens club.... a little nervous about him with the "big boys" but I am sure he (I? LOL) will do fine.

RB- Castaway Cay Stingray was awesome...my son LOVED it.

Welcome Dizmomof2!
Happy day to all!

 

[Brooklyn]

Ok so after typing all of that I just read Michelle's post in #10. Can someone please confirm that FE is set and it is all or nothing? I am sorry if I missed Michelle's post about it being all set.

Thanks for any and all information!

Just to confirm, the list I am seeing is for all those who are participating with everyone correct? If groups want to be formed they can be but will not be on the main list? Sorry I am so confused with all of this. I have just never done it this way. Thanks!!!

 

[spyles]

Just don't let the good price get away. There's one less available room now; I got the $62 deal, too.

Changed SW flights from Sat to Friday - now they are having a Spring Break sale, so our tickets went down $19 pp.

Now I just need a good one-way car rate and I'm set.

I don't know if this helps, but I was in the same predicament until a few days ago. We were looking for a one-way rental from Tampa to Cape Canaveral, and I didn't want to go to the Tampa airport to pick up a car. I called the local Budget Rental Car (one they use for insurance rentals, etc), and asked what they could do for me. We got a Jeep Grand Cherokee for a one day one way rental from Tampa - Cape Canaveral for $60 ($68 with tax). We'll need that size for 4 big guys!

There's a BCD code of Y937800 listed on the reservation, if that might be helpful for you to use. I just tried it on budget.com, and it worked at least. I chose MCO and CC5 as departure and drop-off, and it's around $40 for almost all their "standard" car offerings.

-Steve

 

[Michelle2]

Ok so after typing all of that I just read Michelle's post in #10. Can someone please confirm that FE is set and it is all or nothing? I am sorry if I missed Michelle's post about it being all set.

Thanks for any and all information!

Just to confirm, the list I am seeing is for all those who are participating with everyone correct? If groups want to be formed they can be but will not be on the main list? Sorry I am so confused with all of this. I have just never done it this way. Thanks!!!

I think that FE is all set. Most everyone wanted it to be for all staterooms and people, so that is what we went with. If groups want to be on the main list, I can list them, but they will have to form on their own. If someone from the group will let me know, I will be happy to put it on the main list. I hope this helps!

 

[Brooklyn]

I think that FE is all set. Most everyone wanted it to be for all staterooms and people, so that is what we went with. If groups want to be on the main list, I can list them, but they will have to form on their own. If someone from the group will let me know, I will be happy to put it on the main list. I hope this helps!

I just want a list where I know that everyone on the list is participating to everyone! Thank you!!! I just got so confused this am when I read a posting saying that they don't want it to be all or nothing and people could decide a smaller group they were giving out to. I just got so confused but relived to know that there will be a quote on quote all or nothing list.

Thank you!

 

[Happy Goofy]

I haven't booked my room for the night before the cruise yet. Yes I'm a procrastinator

So I don't really know where I'll be staying (hope same as most of you), but I definately want to be part of any type of mini meet that night.

Kristi

We hope to join you in a pre cruise meet. Keep us posted. How are things going for the van in Gibralter? Count us in for the extended tour.

Favorite Character is Goofy - of course.

 

[Michelle2]

Is it too early to begin the question of the day? I found this helpful in the past when I was making FE gifts.

QOTD: Who is (are) your favorite Disney character(s)?

Mine is probably Mickey! But I love Mulan too.

We are on SW friday night as well (YAY no baggage fees) -latest flight in
Friday night , I am staying at the "My neice and her husband live in Orlando" Hotel...its a five star.

I laughed out loud when I read this...you are too funny!

 

[Michelle2]

My thoughts on the FE: Don't set an all-or-nothing limit. Let's say we have to give to at least 25 or 30 cabins, and anyone who wants to do all cabins can do that too. It's in the same spirit of "you have to give at least 1 FE gift, but can give more if you feel like it." People who want to give to a limited number of cabins should hit their own deck + the decks right above and below them. That way, you're pretty much guaranteed everyone will get multiple gifts.

I'm sure there is some flow in my logic, but on the outside chance there isn't, and if we still have no resolution on the FE "Rules," maybe that's a plan to consider.

I just want a list where I know that everyone on the list is participating to everyone! Thank you!!! I just got so confused this am when I read a posting saying that they don't want it to be all or nothing and people could decide a smaller group they were giving out to. I just got so confused but relived to know that there will be a quote on quote all or nothing list.

Thank you!

Now I am confused! Just kidding....LOL
Dee, is it ok that if you want to give less than the entire amount of staterooms that we can combine you with someone else that wants to do a smaller amount too?
I think we had reached a resolution to the FE and most want to do an all or nothing thing, but we can make a group for those that want to combine and do less. It will come in handy for those that worried about the group getting bigger and bigger.

 

[dizmomof2]

I would like to join the FE exchange as well. Now I just have to make one! I have great creative ideas, just my hands don't seem to want to make what my brain envisions. I was checking back and I think that everyone agreed that the cut off date was Feb 1st so I'm not too late. Let me know if I am.

As for my favourite character, that's a tough one. So many to chose from but I'd have to narrow it down to Minnie and Tinkerbell. (I love the strong females! ) Dh would pick Phineas (from Phineas and Ferb) or Stitch. (he's more into smart troublemakers!)

 

[dizmomof2]

I need some help with the Priceline deal. ($62 for the room is amazing!!) Is it the 2 1/2 star hotel? I don't want to bid wrong and end up in a horrible hotel!

TIA

 

[Dishy24]

I need some help with the Priceline deal. ($62 for the room is amazing!!) Is it the 2 1/2 star hotel? I don't want to bid wrong and end up in a horrible hotel!

TIA

OK, I was a bit freaked out because it said 2 1/2 stars too... BUT Pricline only ranks them from 1- 3 stars so 2 1/2 is pretty good! Google "Country Inn Suites Cape Canaveral Reviews" -- they are all excellent-- common theme is "clean".