8/17/2008 Double Dip 4-day Wonder

[Lynda Silk]

Your DD's dance trip next April sounds so exciting, disnutz! I used to be a baton twirler and also coached and judged, and I know there were groups who used to go down to WDW to perform/compete and they just loved it! My baton group never got to go but I always envied those who did!

 

[Pixiedustdawn]

We should almost make a meet for on land before the crusie too. It seems like everyone is going to be there early.

I have only stayed at the Radisson at the port. I know there are other hotels close by. Are you looking for something in particular? Or just a close hotel to the port? Keep trying at the Radisson in case something opens up.

Dawn>

 

[Pixiedustdawn]

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[Pixiedustdawn]

Maybe this help. Good luck.

Dawn


http://www.visitcocoabeach.com/
http://www.portcanaveral.org/index2.php
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[disnutz]

She danced at WDW in 2005 (they go every 4 years) and had so much fun. the bext part was they got to do a workshop behind the scenes at the magic Kingdom with a practice audition and everything. They made it so fun for them! (But dancing in 90 degree heat was a little tough!)

I guess I will keep trying the radisson to see if they have anything open up. Do you have to book a particular shuttle for the way home, or is it first come first served?

 

[Ski-and-Sea]

Hey all,

We are flying down on the 16th and staying at the Radisson at the port. Its the first time we've ever stayed at a hotel at the port.

I don't think there are any "bad" hotels at the port. Some have a shuttle service to the cruise ships and some don't.

Had a medical scare yesterday when I was at the doctor's office to get the pin out of my toe. I was having a lot of pain behind my knee and the doctor was worried I had a blot clot in the leg where I had the surgery.

So he sawed off the cast and immediately I went and had a vascular sonogram.

Thank goodness no blood clot. What may have happened is the top of the cast was pinching the back of my knee plus the tendons getting stiff from not moving.

So the cast is back on. My toe is incredibly sore from having the pin removed plus the toe was twisted the wrong way. The doc taped the toe in the correct position but its painful having been pulled back in the correct position.

I was supposed to have one more week in the cast but the doc told me two more weeks would be better. So I have two more full weeks in the cast.

 

[Lynda Silk]

Oh boy, Sea-and-Ski, that does sound painful. But maybe it's a good thing you had to have the cast off because otherwise you might not have know that your toe was twisted in the wrong direction. Painful as it is now, at least you know you're on the road to recovery. And you'll be able to dance the night away on the cruise!

We stayed at the Radisson the night before on our last DCL cruise. It was fine and the shuttle was great in the morning. We want to go to Blizzard Beach after we fly in on the Saturday, so that's why I decided to stay at the Pop. Plus we've never been there before so I thought it would be a good opportunity to check the Pop out! We booked the Disney bus to take us back to the airport on the way home.

 

[Pixiedustdawn]

Ski and Sea,

It sounded like you had a very rough day yesterday. I am happy to hear it wasn't a clot. That would have been really bad. I think now you should relax and heal by booking a nice massage onboard.

Hope you are starting to feel better!

Dawn

 

[Ski-and-Sea]

Thanks everyone.

I am soooo looking forward to dancing the night away on this cruise. Last summer on the Wonder I was dealing with the recovering broken toe and my foot was in agony trying to dance during the deck parties.

I'm seeing the chiropractor twice a week. That makes a huge difference.

Saw Iron Man last night. That was a great, great, great, great movie.

 

[Willem]

Hi everyone,
Finally it's June! Only 1 month to go before my summer vacation starts. First exams have started already. Later this week we'll also be able to book our excursions, but I don't think we'll do any
In the Passporter I read there's a brunch at Parrot Cay too, is that correct?
Next weekend is Disney-time again. Hope weather in Paris will be good. We rented a vacation house with a friend so it sure will be fun.

 

[wisconsinmom]

Greetings everyone Is tonight the night we can book excursions at midnight?

I'm so excited for the cruise. We'll be at WDW the week before the cruise, we'll be at WL (if we can get a good AP rate) for 2 nights and then AKV for a week.

 

[Lynda Silk]

Hi everyone,
Happy June! It's so nice to have nice, warm weather!

Willem, you're so lucky to have another Disney weekend coming up and I'm definitely planning on meeting up with you onboard and picking your brain about Disneyland Paris! Plus it would be nice to meet both of you too.

I went to see Sex and the City on Saturday; I really enjoyed it! It was so funny; at one point, I laughed so much that I had tears streaming down my cheeks! I didn't watch the series at all, maybe a few shows on DVD but you don't need to follow the shows to enjoy the movie. Have to see Indiana Jones still. I did see Prince Caspian when it came out; loved it and felt it was a lot better than the first one.

 

[Coach Rick]

Hello everyone. It's been a while since I was non last. Nice to see more Dis'ers checking in.

I have been dealing with some really bad news the past couple of weeks. Dad went in for a transfusion, and they decided to keep him to also drain the fluid, and do an endoscopy. That night, his ammonia levels rose, and in the morning he was very confused. Since then he has been up and down. Yesterday the doctor told me the worse 4 words anybody could ever hear, "your dad is dying". That sentence cut through me like a knife. I had to cancel their reservations, along with my sisters. My BIL told me last week he needed to cancel due to downsizing, and he can't get get the time off. This was going to be the vacation of a life time with 14 of us on board the ship. Now it would only be the 5 of us, and me feeling badly that dad is not there. Not even sure I can do it. Trying times for certain. I am sorry to dump all this in such a happy place. I went from euphoric to totally bummed....

 

[Raspberry Bubbles]

Hello everyone. It's been a while since I was non last. Nice to see more Dis'ers checking in.

I have been dealing with some really bad news the past couple of weeks. Dad went in for a transfusion, and they decided to keep him to also drain the fluid, and do an endoscopy. That night, his ammonia levels rose, and in the morning he was very confused. Since then he has been up and down. Yesterday the doctor told me the worse 4 words anybody could ever hear, "your dad is dying". That sentence cut through me like a knife. I had to cancel their reservations, along with my sisters. My BIL told me last week he needed to cancel due to downsizing, and he can't get get the time off. This was going to be the vacation of a life time with 14 of us on board the ship. Now it would only be the 5 of us, and me feeling badly that dad is not there. Not even sure I can do it. Trying times for certain. I am sorry to dump all this in such a happy place. I went from euphoric to totally bummed....

Oh golly, Rick ~ I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I can't imagine how awful you must be feeling. If there's anything I can do, please let me know. I've been in your position ~ my heart sank when I read your message.

My thoughts are with you and your family, and your dad.

 

[Pixiedustdawn]

Hello everyone. It's been a while since I was non last. Nice to see more Dis'ers checking in.

I have been dealing with some really bad news the past couple of weeks. Dad went in for a transfusion, and they decided to keep him to also drain the fluid, and do an endoscopy. That night, his ammonia levels rose, and in the morning he was very confused. Since then he has been up and down. Yesterday the doctor told me the worse 4 words anybody could ever hear, "your dad is dying". That sentence cut through me like a knife. I had to cancel their reservations, along with my sisters. My BIL told me last week he needed to cancel due to downsizing, and he can't get get the time off. This was going to be the vacation of a life time with 14 of us on board the ship. Now it would only be the 5 of us, and me feeling badly that dad is not there. Not even sure I can do it. Trying times for certain. I am sorry to dump all this in such a happy place. I went from euphoric to totally bummed....[/QUOT
Rick, I am saddened to hear your news. I have also been in your shoes before, and know all the emotions it brings. Know that we will be praying for your Dad, you and your family. God Bless

Dawn

 

[Lynda Silk]

Oh Coach Rick, I'm so sorry to hear your news and add me to the list of people who are thinking about you and your family during this difficult time. I can only say that your dad has such a strong family surrounding him, and I'm sure he feels your love and support and is appreciative of having such a wonderful family behind him.

As far as the cruise is concerned, don't make any decisions right now. Give yourself a bit of time and then you can decide what is best for the 5 of you. But I can understand how crushing this entire situation is for you.

You can certainly count on us for support and as the other posters have mentioned already, a lot of us have been in your shoes before and totally understand what you're going through.

Take care!

 

[Ski-and-Sea]

Coach Rick,

I totally echo what everyone else has said. The situation just sucks.

This is just devastating news and you must be in emotional shock right now.

You and your family are in our prayers.

Don't make any decisions about the cruise, yet. Focus on your family right now.

Keep us up to date. We're here for you.

 

[disnutz]

Coach -

Big hugs going out to your family from here as well. Go with your heart - you will know what you need to do.

 

[cyndisun]

Coach Rick,

Add my prayers and good thoughts to the pile--you can never have too many.

Cyndi

 

[Dizzyworld]

Hey Coach-

So sorry to hear about your news. My Dh was in a similar situation the year we took our first Disney cruise. I wish the best for your dad, you, and the rest of your family.