8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #9

[jas]

DH and will be celebrating his birthday while we are on the cruise.

We will also be celebrating our 30th anniversary as well.

 

[lbgraves]

I'm not liking the sound of this. Sure hope they don't make the change on the Magic
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1849566

The pirate party is in trial on the Wonder, running from 7:30 - 8:30, with no buffet. All early dinners start at 5:45, all late dinners start at 8:30.

A couple people who did BTB Wonder cruises with this being done on the first posted today that the pirate party was back to the old time for the second cruise. The CMs they talked to said that it was a one time only test. So who knows. With this group I don't think that DCL is going to have any say in it...after all We've got Jack...right?

 

[lbgraves]

We havent decided yet about the tux thing. Do local tux rental places let you rent for the length of the trip?
Janelle

The company that DCL works with will. I bought DS one from Ebay for about $20. He looks so cute!

 

[DisneyVegas1]

A couple people who did BTB Wonder cruises with this being done on the first posted today that the pirate party was back to the old time for the second cruise. The CMs they talked to said that it was a one time only test. So who knows. With this group I don't think that DCL is going to have any say in it...after all We've got Jack...right?

" We've got Jack""" I see a T-S**** and a button for this one ...LOL

 

[Esteri]

I need to vent: (caution, long story ahead----airline problems)

My DS15 was going to a camp for our church called EFY today...it's about 5 days. We bought the tickets a long time ago for a pretty good fare. He was going with 2 other boys that were 14. It is only about an hour flight away, and he/they would be picked up personally by a towncar service to shuttle them to the location, so we were ok letting them fly by themselves.

We get a notice from Alaskan airlines saying that our flight was now operated through Delta, but nothing else changed...ok no problem. Well one of the moms got nervous about the unaccompanied minor policy since Delta's was different than Alaskan. Alaska makes it optional to fly by themselves 13-17 years old. where Delta's they had to be 15. Even this age limit at Delta was just changed a few weeks ago.
We had no notices about it from either airline, which I totally did not expect, but since she was nervous last night, we decided to all call Delta to be sure. Did not want any last minute surprises ya know?

The representative through Delta said that it was an Alaskan flight, and was only using the gate at Delta...all policies and terms and conditions were through Alaska, so we were ok. I relayed this to the other moms and we were feeling good.
Fast forward to this morning, I get a call from one of the moms saying the 14 years olds were not allowed on without the extra fare and other guidelines because it is not an ALASKAN flight, but a DELTA flight like we were worried about all along. They were able to refund their tickets, but now we had to drop everything and drive them to Salt Lake City (about a 5 hour drive), so now we had the cost of getting them there (gas prices ) and they are now major late for their events on the first day.

Now we would have been able to drive them there no problem and ON TIME if they only would have told us the CORRECT information LAST NIGHT!! She looked up their reservations and everything and gave me the confirmation number again. I am really tired of people who should know their product....not knowing a clue about their product. They (Delta) take over flights all the time, I would think they are used to it by now, and know whose terms and conditions it falls under. I was absolutely furious this morning since it was due to someone else's misinformation. We were told all different things from both airlines, each of them denying it was their flight.

I called and complained to a manager, and will contact them through letter, but I pretty much know how that will end up.
It has been a really rotten day. Thanks for letting me vent, I will be over it soon. LOL

Sheez. I think my kid would have turned 15 overnight.

We havent decided yet about the tux thing. Do local tux rental places let you rent for the length of the trip?
Janelle

When we were on the Magic in 2006 we rented from Mens Wearhouse. Picked them up here, and dropped them on in Orlando. (We had a car) It was about the same as renting from the cruiseline, but we had more choices. It's based on time - which is why I'm thinking about buying for this cruise since it's so long.

Yes thanks!

Does anyone think this top will have a floating problem?
http://www.landsend.com/pp/TummyCon...on=order_more&sku_0=::RIB&CM_MERCH=SRCH_00001

Similar to one that I have - I don't have any problems.

DH and will be celebrating his birthday while we are on the cruise.

We will also be celebrating our 30th anniversary as well.

We've got a lot of anniversaries on this cruise. You're in good company. (And I think you might be getting the longevity award! Congratulations! )
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[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Roger ,

Could you post the information on the Mickey Mouse Club thing on the Pirate Zone , like where to get the shirts ....this could be a very fun dinner with all the linked pirates if they were to wear shirts as well ...

I agree!
(and hope you weren't kidding!)

The more you buy the cheaper they are

But on the serious side, ours averaged out at around $18 before tax and shipping. Such is the price of custom stuff.

Andy

WHERE DID YOU GET THEM?

A couple people who did BTB Wonder cruises with this being done on the first posted today that the pirate party was back to the old time for the second cruise. The CMs they talked to said that it was a one time only test. So who knows. With this group I don't think that DCL is going to have any say in it...after all We've got Jack...right?

I hope you're right!

 

[tom31b]

This is my first attempt so hope it goes through. DH and I will be on the TOAL.

Welcome aboard, check out the first post on the thread!!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

" We've got Jack""" I see a T-S**** and a button for this one ...LOL

LOL
So not into the tshirt but a magnet or button maybe. hehe

 

[cinderella_mom]

Please say a prayer for my cousin and her family. Her husband was killed in a motorcycle accident early this morning. Today would have been his 43rd birthday. They have three daughters (16,13 and 10).

He just got home from Iraq about two months ago.

I am so sorry. My thoughts are with your family. What a terrible loss.

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

We haven't decided yet about the tux thing. Do local tux rental places let you rent for the length of the trip?
Janelle

Janelle when we went to Alaska back in 2006 for 10 days, I rented one from Men's Warehouse here in T.O. since the cruise-line tux rental company did not have one that would fit me. I am going to try again for a ship board rental this time since I don't want to pack it but if they can't again then it is back to MW. I got a very nice one for a little over $100 for 10 days.

 

[jas]

This will be my 8th Disney cruise.

 

[buckifan]

DH and will be celebrating his birthday while we are on the cruise.

We will also be celebrating our 30th anniversary as well.

That is wonderful! Congrats!

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

I agree!
(and hope you weren't kidding!)


WHERE DID YOU GET THEM?


I hope you're right!

Shelley here is the LINK. It is also on the planning board under "Plans to be determined".

 

[lbgraves]

We need the button lady for this cruise, Todd. LOL!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Shelley here is the LINK. It is also on the planning board under "Plans to be determined".

okay heading there now- thanks!

 

[DisneyVegas1]

We need the button lady for this cruise, Todd. LOL!

No No No ...over the last 16 months I think I would have accumulated WAAAYYYY too many buttons that would have dragged me down ..LOL

 

[MrsScooby]

I'm so excited about the cruise and planning things for DH & the kids that I am totally dropping the ball on planning the WDW portion afterwards.... and 24dd is really looking forward to making this lots of fun for her dh.

Is this his first trip to WDW ? Probably best not to overschedule if you're taking a newbie along I hope that works out and he becomes as big of fan of Disney as your dd

Good evenin' s We had a great weekend, but good golly am I tired.

Spent all day Friday at Busch Gardens - great day to go. We didn't wait in line more than 10 minutes and at about 7 pm they started leting us just stay on some of the coasters. It was hot for a few hours, but otherwise great.

Saturday was water park day - we stayed at Great Wolf. Fun stuff! Then we had to go into Yorktown to pick up my race packet so we had dinner & went back to the slides.

Sunday, up at 0430 for a 7 am race start. I'm not a morning person, but boy am I glad the race started at 7. It was 90 degrees by 9 am. I hate hot.
But Yay Me! I met all three of my goals for the triathlon:
1. Finish!
2. Under 2 hours (1:42:40)
3. Not last in my age group

This was my first open water swim & I had a really tough time - it took me about double time it should have. I really wasn't freaked out, but just couldn't regulate my breathing, which is pretty important in meeting the 'don't drown' umm, I mean 'finish' goal.

650 meter swim, 12 mile bike, 5K run before 9 am. Then I had barbecue and a beer. Triathlons are really just an excuse to drink before noon.

We went back to Great Wolf for a few more hours & I was even able to get myself up the water slide steps.

I hope everyone had a great weekend. Please PM me if I missed something important.

You're only tired Sounds exhausting Congrats on hitting your goals Very impressive
We're ordering wristbands now (only new thing I can think of).

Hey everyone.............remember me? It is sooooo hard finding the time to get on this thread. I start a new job tomorrow. I am really getting in over my head with lot's of stuff.

I will be in a real pressure cooker for the next couple of weeks. Once I get things going it will be my responsibilty to find someone to take over while I am gone in Aug.

I am very concerned about all of the problems with the airlines. My Mom works for Cont.... and they are laying off 4,000 people. Hopefully she will be safe.

An airline cancelled my DD flight for June 26th. We are going to work out a way to just go and pick her up.

Still trying to get through all the red tape of a neighborhood watch and still running for board of directors of our homes association. What was I thinking?

I did find some nice thong shoes for formal. Will try and take a pic. I haven't found dress or gloves yet.

We remember you
Glad you were able to find shoes that don't hurt. Hope everything else works out

 

[rillsung]

My kids are tired of those shows now. Their favorite is Noggin...which as DS9 says are all the good shows he watched back when he was a kid.

DD(17mo) loves Noggin shows. Her favorite is Jack's Big Music Show!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Well..update on Richard..he called a few minutes ago and I had trouble hearing due to noise so having trouble understanding whats going on..seems the Doc is sending him for xrays as a precaution and sign him out of work for 2 weeks to work at home? Doesn't sound like "nothing" to me...when he gets home..I will try and find out what happened..Richard doesn't like to tell me things over the phone so I don't thinks it's anything major but still..our Dr. doesn't write random excuses...I will let you know.

I saw the car when he got home today...bumper is tweaked but otherwise looks okay. Richard said the guy was going about 40 and he was stopped.

 

[winnyis]

Old Navy? I have moderate success at Pennys for slims - but if they've got adjustable waists I'm there! Thanks!

It'd be so much easier to dress them if they weren't so skinny. On the other hand, I think I'll put up with it.

What'd everyone decide about boy sized tuxes? Rent or buy? I'm waffling.
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I bought DS a tux from tinytux.com last fall for our cruise over Thanksgiving for less than $50 and it will still fit him for this cruise (and maybe even next years).