8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #5

[Diznyfan68]

Debbie just hit the wall....

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Question: There was DIS talk of a $5 per person tax hike on Mexican ports a few weeks, months or years ago...not sure when...unless you were PIF by 8pm whatever that evening was. I never received any official notice from my TA or DCL regarding these charges. Has anyone who is not PIF actually seen these charges added to their account? I've been making payments, but nothing has been added to my invoice and was concerned that when I make the final payment, I would think I was PIF, but not be because of the new taxes.

The $5 tax was never added to my ressie and we PIF'd last week, well after the deadline.

 

[Diznyfan68]

Westbound Pins

Those are cool, aren't they? I went and scoped them out last night after reading the somewhat contentious thread on the main board.

 

[tom31b]

Question: There was DIS talk of a $5 per person tax hike on Mexican ports a few weeks, months or years ago...not sure when...unless you were PIF by 8pm whatever that evening was. I never received any official notice from my TA or DCL regarding these charges. Has anyone who is not PIF actually seen these charges added to their account? I've been making payments, but nothing has been added to my invoice and was concerned that when I make the final payment, I would think I was PIF, but not be because of the new taxes.

As near as I can tell from here and other boards, it hasn't been added to anyone's bill. However, I have also seen comments that they have in past added stuff like that to your on board account, not sure of the reliability of that tho....

I would suggest that you don't point out to DCL that they forgot....

Remember all their key employees are aware and prepared!

Can you buy those online or are they just previews of what will be available on the ship? How do you find all these things...?

Please Note:
Guests sailing on this special cruise should reference on-board communication regarding the release of this pin. We will be utilizing a "Random Selection Process" previously introduced during other special Disney Cruise Line® Voyages.

This pin will not be available via Walt Disney World® Mail Order.

All information is subject to change including but not limited to artwork, release dates, edition sizes and retail prices

They are all limited editions of 1,000 per pin, except the special cruise pins, the regular pin is 1,500 and the jumbo is 750

So not even enough for one per cabin....

 

[poohmomof5]

Debbie just hit the wall....

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Question: There was DIS talk of a $5 per person tax hike on Mexican ports a few weeks, months or years ago...not sure when...unless you were PIF by 8pm whatever that evening was. I never received any official notice from my TA or DCL regarding these charges. Has anyone who is not PIF actually seen these charges added to their account? I've been making payments, but nothing has been added to my invoice and was concerned that when I make the final payment, I would think I was PIF, but not be because of the new taxes.

I did get an official email from my travel agent about the increase...but haven't even looked at the amount due.

 

[m&m's mom]

Happy Birthday Kevin!

DH Dahuffy​

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Happy Birthday Kevin! I look forward to meeting you!

Coral

 

[Joel110]

The $5 tax was never added to my ressie and we PIF'd last week, well after the deadline.

Congratulations on the PIF Lorri!

As near as I can tell from here and other boards, it hasn't been added to anyone's bill. However, I have also seen comments that they have in past added stuff like that to your on board account, not sure of the reliability of that tho....

I would suggest that you don't point out to DCL that they forgot....

Point what out?

I did get an official email from my travel agent about the increase...but haven't even looked at the amount due.

Thanks.

 

[Diznyfan68]

Happy Birthday Kevin!

DH Dahuffy​

Happy Birthday Kevin!!

 

[Nutty4Disney]

I asked my TA about the Mexican port fees and she hasn't heard anything about it. So for us I guess it is wait and see. We are getting ready to be PIF next week so it will have plenty of time to clear before May 19th...so I can party all night with the rest of you. I may have to figure out chat so we can share our frustrations. I haven't checked my wish list lately so I am not sure if it is working or not. I did have all the ones I (I mean we) decided on listed there so hopefully it will be working again and I can access to make it go more quickly. I have already asked for the morning off and I think I will make DH stay up with me. I am not a night owl and am afraid I will nod off at my laptop and miss the whole thing. I am sure we will all be able to log in quickly, get the reservations we want and go to bed by 1 PM.

 

[tom31b]

Happy Birthday Kev

 

[m&m's mom]

Start practicing your fast typing skills a few days early.

Any one who has ever been in Chat with me at the same time knows the above means I am doomed.

I contend DCL made up the stupid extra port fees to get us all idiots to PIF earlier. Maybe they were short making payroll and needed an influx of quick cash.

 

[darthrugby]

Yeah! we're PIF finally


Still GTY though.

 

[captaincrash]

My feet prefer CROCS!!!!

Alicia just bought some of these CROC things. Of course, I don't know how she likes em'... as I'm STILL waiting to find out how she likes her MTB or whatever shoes .... you remember? Those $300 Masi walking shoes that supposedly give your toosh a workout as you walk! < wink > Lets' see if I can google up an image....

With the list of benefits the pricey MBT footwear promises, it's tempting to think they are too good to be true. With a uniquely designed lifted, curvy heel that forces your foot to roll forward, MBTs are by far the clunkiest body–improvement shoes out there—and the most costly, at around $250 a pop. Naturally, they are beloved by an increasingly long list of celebs. Despite having the sex appeal of a set of grandpa's false teeth soaking in a glass of water, MBTs are catching on. The idea behind the technology is to simulate the effect that the Masai people (who are known to have fabulous posture) experience as they roll forward while walking on sandy soil, ironically, barefooted.

We bought her pairs (yeah - she has two) off ebay for a fraction of the cost ... however, I have YET to see her wearing them? Of course, I'm NOT really the sort to stare at her shoes. You suppose if I were to EBAY her shoes - you figure she'd even notice they're gone?

 

[Joel110]

Yeah! we're PIF finally

Yeah!

Still GTY though.

Boo!

 

[captaincrash]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEV!!!

Now I gotta go...

I'm making strawberry pies for Kaleas' Pre-school class today as a "circle time" experience for the little ones. Maybe if I'm quick I'll post some pictures later.​

 

[Diznyfan68]

Yeah! we're PIF finally


Still GTY though.

CONGRATS!!!! We're still GTY too...my hope is that the longer we stay GTY the better chance of an upgrade!

 

[darthrugby]

Yeah!



Boo!

CONGRATS!!!! We're still GTY too...my hope is that the longer we stay GTY the better chance of an upgrade!

We originally put in for a cat 3 but our TA fumbled that first day of booking so we're GTY for a cat 4. I heard it's hard to get upgraded to those catagories, unless someone dies.

 

[buckifan]

We originally put in for a cat 3 but our TA fumbled that first day of booking so we're GTY for a cat 4. I heard it's hard to get upgraded to those catagories, unless someone dies.

And if they do, maybe they will also save your deck chair! It's a win-win (for you).

 

[Joel110]

Fox News reporting a 44yo man missing off a Carnival Cruise Ship near Cozumel.

 

[darthrugby]

Castaway Cay Rugby

When: Sunday, August 31, 2008, sometime after lunch

Touch 7's Rugby, no tackling, that's 7 people on a team for two 7 minute halfs. Drinks on me at the bar on the Island after the match for all participants.

Where: Castaway Cay Island, The Bahamas, Far end of the Family Beach

Who: Anyone, co-ed, no experience necessary

plan to have one or two short practices on sports deck during sea days. Please have sneakers and athletic shorts. Jersey's will be provided by me. I have already ordered them as well as a few extra.

Anyone interested please PM me.

 

[wheelerkidz3]

hi everyone! happy wednesday!! and happy birthday to those i've missed the last few days!!
today we finally got mickey mail!!!!