8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #4

[The FairyGodmother]

Being that Mark is in Germany, I decided to follow up on the tax thing for us. I just got off the phone with our TA and they confirmed the tax increase of $5 per Mexican port and that the total would be $15.00 per person. So for us it is $90. If we pay in full today then we don't have to pay the tax.
Now I am just waiting for the boss to call me back and let me know how to pay but I think I might be with Cheryl that I make more then that in interest by keeping my $$ where they are for now.
I just wonder how many times we are going to see these little increases between now and sail. I am not the OCD planner in the family and mostly just want to be told where we are going and what to pack so I don't really know much about the details but thanks for posting the information Andy.

 

[The FairyGodmother]

Fixed it!!!

What a lovely family. Great smiles too!!!

 

[wheelerkidz3]

hi

 

[justmestace]

What did you guys DO??? I leave for just three days and you're telling me that I am going to owe DCL more money??

Did you all tick someone off over there???

 

[m&m's mom]

hi

Morning Shannon! How are the rugrats treating you today?

 

[Downrivermama]

Being that Mark is in Germany, I decided to follow up on the tax thing for us. I just got off the phone with our TA and they confirmed the tax increase of $5 per Mexican port and that the total would be $15.00 per person. So for us it is $90. If we pay in full today then we don't have to pay the tax.
Now I am just waiting for the boss to call me back and let me know how to pay but I think I might be with Cheryl that I make more then that in interest by keeping my $$ where they are for now.
I just wonder how many times we are going to see these little increases between now and sail. I am not the OCD planner in the family and mostly just want to be told where we are going and what to pack so I don't really know much about the details but thanks for posting the information Andy.

Hey Laura

That's why I paid. Once they start adding new increases to previously booked cruises, whether paid or not, they will just keep doing it. I could see if it was added to all new ressies, but going back to someone after they booked and add it on is poor customer service. Of course on the bright side, our one share of Disney stock, next years dividen will be 37 cents instead of 35! LOL!

 

[GatheringNoMoss]

Math Alert!!!!​

Lets see ...I owe DCl about $6000.00 at 5% interest a year(mine is in a CD)that is $300 a year. The interest for a year is $300 divided by 12 equal $25 a month. I have a little over two months to pay it. I will be earning Over $50 interest for those two months. I owe DCL $5.00 a port x 3 ports = $15.00 times 2 people = $30.00. The interest of $50 minus the $30 in port taxes means I am still $20 ahead by not paying off early!!!! I will not be paying my money early.

Not to mention the additional hassle if something should run amuck with the trip!

 

[The FairyGodmother]

Hey Laura

That's why I paid. Once they start adding new increases to previously booked cruises, whether paid or not, they will just keep doing it. I could see if it was added to all new ressies, but going back to someone after they booked and add it on is poor customer service. Of course on the bright side, our one share of Disney stock, next years dividen will be 37 cents instead of 35! LOL!

Hi Tina,

Started snowing down your way yet????

 

[Downrivermama]

Yep gets old fast doesn't it?

I want to banish all s***! If only I could> Here we are looking at potential s*** day here tomorrow. Either 5-7" or 6-8". DD's play is tomorrow and there is a PTO meeting. Ooooh there's a silver lining missing a PTO meeting!

 

[Downrivermama]

Hi Tina,

Started snowing down your way yet????

Not yet. I took the People Mover to the Boll YMCA to see about getting my picture ID, but their equipment is down. It was might chilly standing at the stations!

 

[tom31b]

Just to let you know the info that has been posted on the planning boards, here are the active topics:

• Hi, my name is... in Pirates! Introduce Thy Selves!
  
• Water in Mexico in Pirate Q&A
  
• Wristband Infoin Cruise T-Shirts
  
• Private tour guide in Puerto Vallarta
  
• Disneyland/California Touring Tips in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Disneyland Early Entry/Magical Mornings in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Group Tastings in On Board Plans - Day to be Determined
  
• Kids event in Sea Day
  
• Zip Lines in Puerto Vallarta
  
• Disneyland Resort Restaurants in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Disneyland Rides that aren't at WDW in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Cabin Tour in Sea Day
  
• Aruba Sunset Video in Aruba
  
• Roger's Jolly Pirates in Aruba
  
• Oceanus Minisub excursion (similar to DCL BOB) in Cabo
  
• SECRET MICKEY SIGN-UPS!!! in Secret Mickey
  
• Mailing To The Port In California in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Transportation from LAX to Port/DL etc. in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Shore Excursion Times in You Can Go Your Own Way...
  
• Acapulco - 1:30 departure? in Itinerary / Changes
  
• T-**** Update in Cruise T-Shirts
  
• WANT TO DINE WITH THE CAPT or the CREW? in Dining as a Group
  
• Will this be Pirate Night? in Sea Day 6
  
• Cliff divers in Acapulco
  
• Palo in Pirate Q&A
  
• Itinerary (as of 2/22/08) in Itinerary / Changes
  
• Disneyland Resort Hotels in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Theme nights in You Can Go Your Own Way...
  
• Los Angeles Area Airport Information in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Newsletter links in Pirate Zone Newsletter
  
• Disneyland DIS "mini" meet in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

 

[Downrivermama]

East Coast = probably not a bad idea to Purell skin after letting snow touch it.... All that midwest power plant coal soot, etc. mixed in

I beg your pardon! Like the east coast doesn't generate enough smog and pollution?

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Just to let you know the info that has been posted on the planning boards, here are the active topics:

• Hi, my name is... in Pirates! Introduce Thy Selves!
  
• Water in Mexico in Pirate Q&A
  
• Wristband Infoin Cruise T-Shirts
  
• Private tour guide in Puerto Vallarta
  
• Disneyland/California Touring Tips in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Disneyland Early Entry/Magical Mornings in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Group Tastings in On Board Plans - Day to be Determined
  
• Kids event in Sea Day
  
• Zip Lines in Puerto Vallarta
  
• Disneyland Resort Restaurants in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Disneyland Rides that aren't at WDW in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Cabin Tour in Sea Day
  
• Aruba Sunset Video in Aruba
  
• Roger's Jolly Pirates in Aruba
  
• Oceanus Minisub excursion (similar to DCL BOB) in Cabo
  
• SECRET MICKEY SIGN-UPS!!! in Secret Mickey
  
• Mailing To The Port In California in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Transportation from LAX to Port/DL etc. in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Shore Excursion Times in You Can Go Your Own Way...
  
• Acapulco - 1:30 departure? in Itinerary / Changes
  
• T-**** Update in Cruise T-Shirts
  
• WANT TO DINE WITH THE CAPT or the CREW? in Dining as a Group
  
• Will this be Pirate Night? in Sea Day 6
  
• Cliff divers in Acapulco
  
• Palo in Pirate Q&A
  
• Itinerary (as of 2/22/08) in Itinerary / Changes
  
• Disneyland Resort Hotels in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Theme nights in You Can Go Your Own Way...
  
• Los Angeles Area Airport Information in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA
  
• Newsletter links in Pirate Zone Newsletter
  
• Disneyland DIS "mini" meet in Pre-Cruise Plans / LA

Thanks Tom! Did they fix the board? Last night and this morning it was doing some very weird stuff and I could not see the index.

 

[wheelerkidz3]

Morning Shannon! How are the rugrats treating you today?

afternoon! i LOVE sleeping children!! LOL!!
all my little ones are out cold...and our big kids ended up getting out of school early today...i swear it's ridiculous! some days we have so much snow, and they make them go...today there is a little slush and a "THREAT" of icy conditions, so they come home early! ugh! i can't wait for spring....so there are no more school closings, delays or early dismissals.


so question about transferring a ressie to a diff TA...
has anyone done it? i don't think i got any stateroom credit with my existing TA, and i see dreams unlimited is giving $200 per stateroom? is that right? is it worth it for me to transfer it? or do i have to have a new ressie? any thoughts on this?
and i'll ask again about the excursions...(posted yesterday but didn't get any responses)
what type have others done if you just want to see the sights? should we go with a DCL excursion or try to do something on our own? i want my kids to see each port we stop at...and i want them to learn about them too. any ideas? just do city tours? oldest ds will be 10yrs...and my youngest will be 5. i don't want them to be bored, but i want them to experience the ports.

 

[Downrivermama]

Now I'm paid in full!!!!!











Now I have a big Disney Visa bill.....

But you have 6 months interest free!

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Now I'm paid in full!!!!!











Now I have a big Disney Visa bill.....

Since you have your Disney Visa out, my ressie number is 5582388.
Think of all the extra Disney Dollars you would accumulate.

 

[tom31b]

I beg your pardon! Like the east coast doesn't generate enough smog and pollution?

Oh, it abolutely does, but then add the west to east prevaililing winds/jet stream means we get the benefits of our wonderful congestion/smog and the rest of the countries also.....

 

[tom31b]

Thanks Tom! Did they fix the board? Last night and this morning it was doing some very weird stuff and I could not see the index.

yes, Ed was working on the "keep me logged in" function

 

[tom31b]

But you have 6 months interest free!

I was planning on charging it in April, so the six months means it will almost be paid off when we leave instead of 2/3 .....

Since you have your Disney Visa out, my ressie number is 5582388.
Think of all the extra Disney Dollars you would accumulate.

And all the extra time you would have to raid my photo accounts and do more photoshopping.....

NOT!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Fly-by Hi,

And I am glad I paid off in full last year.

Possible if lots of people pay in full, maybe they could assign some Stateroom no's?