ALASKA - August 30th, 2011 - Mickeys Mooseketeers & the last Alaskan Cruisade! New Th

[mgibson301]

We can still hang out on the decks at night, just have to put our thick skin on. But I do know I am not bringing the cordless blender this trip

Michelle, you & Piikea can have a mini meet before the cruise, she is in Oahu too I've really enjoyed our vacations to Hawaii--going again in 2013 It must be so nice to call it home How did you like the Baltic cruise? I have a friend that went and she said it was awesome!!

We loved our Baltic cruise, we went on a Princess 10 day. They had a dome over the pool so my daughter loved that. It was the most exhausting cruise we have ever been on though and we have been on A LOT! We were at port for very long days, starting early each day and only a couple of days at sea for all that time. One of our families we went with had to stay onboard at Oslo (last port), they had a little one and she was pooped. Two days in St. Petersburg was the highlight for sure. I'm a go, go, go person and even I was tired. I would highly recommend it though if you ever got the opportunity to do it!

Aulani wants $526 for a regular room! I just checked. Hmmm, we may just be going to the restaurant or something instead of staying the night. I got an email to get a tour but it's for Aug 29, we will be in Vancouver! We have stayed at the Marriott next door and it's really pretty out there. Can't hardly justify that much though..yikes!!! Looks beautiful though...

 

[poohj80]

Aulani wants $526 for a regular room! I just checked. Hmmm, we may just be going to the restaurant or something instead of staying the night. I got an email to get a tour but it's for Aug 29, we will be in Vancouver! We have stayed at the Marriott next door and it's really pretty out there. Can't hardly justify that much though..yikes!!! Looks beautiful though...

OUCH! We'd like to see Aulani, but for a vacation I'd rather be on Kauai than Oahu any way.

 

[poohj80]

I've started a trip report for our recent Dream cruise if anyone is interested:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2732528

If nothing else, it will show you who to look for on this cruise.

 

[PBader]

HOW MUCH? HOLY COW!!!! I love my DVC points!

Us too!!!! We say all the time it was some of the best money we ever spent

 

[PBader]

We loved our Baltic cruise, we went on a Princess 10 day. They had a dome over the pool so my daughter loved that. It was the most exhausting cruise we have ever been on though and we have been on A LOT! We were at port for very long days, starting early each day and only a couple of days at sea for all that time. One of our families we went with had to stay onboard at Oslo (last port), they had a little one and she was pooped. Two days in St. Petersburg was the highlight for sure. I'm a go, go, go person and even I was tired. I would highly recommend it though if you ever got the opportunity to do it!


Sounds like an awesome vacation! We just got to spend some time in Paris and Barcelona before we did the WBTA in 2010. Would love to be able to spend a couple months in Europe and really get to see the countries. Alan isn't too keen on that idea though.

Aulani wants $526 for a regular room! I just checked. Hmmm, we may just be going to the restaurant or something instead of staying the night. I got an email to get a tour but it's for Aug 29, we will be in Vancouver! We have stayed at the Marriott next door and it's really pretty out there. Can't hardly justify that much though..yikes!!! Looks beautiful though...

I can't wait to see it in person! I am sure you will have another opportunity to tour it I haven't kept tabs on it to see how it has been selling. I know the cost per point is getting ready to take another $10 jump July 1st or it may have been June 1st


Well, I'll have to finish catching up later. Going out for dinner

 

[HiMagicFan]

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Aulani wants $526 for a regular room! I just checked. Hmmm, we may just be going to the restaurant or something instead of staying the night. I got an email to get a tour but it's for Aug 29, we will be in Vancouver! We have stayed at the Marriott next door and it's really pretty out there. Can't hardly justify that much though..yikes!!! Looks beautiful though...

If they have a phone number posted call and see if you can get a Kamaaina rate - 1/2 that for the regular room. I know they were doing a special august last year and we booked for one night in october. you're just gonna need a HDL...or ask if there is military discount

 

[HiMagicFan]

We can still hang out on the decks at night, just have to put our thick skin on. But I do know I am not bringing the cordless blender this trip

Michelle, you & Piikea can have a mini meet before the cruise, she is in Oahu too I've really enjoyed our vacations to Hawaii--going again in 2013 It must be so nice to call it home How did you like the Baltic cruise? I have a friend that went and she said it was awesome!!

Yea Michelle, Hickam is very close to where I work (pearl city on lehua ave) and i am over by the navy fcu and target sometimes during lunch so we should get together before we go and compare notes I will pm you with my email....

 

[HiMagicFan]

My wife and I are also thinking of returning to Hawaii in 2013

I've really enjoyed our vacations to Hawaii--going again in 2013QUOTE]

Be kinda cool if you all are thinking of coming to vacay in 2013 (and I am not at wdw or dl) we should hook up for lunch or dinner at aulani
with Michelle here too we could have a real dance3:

 

[HiMagicFan]

I've started a trip report for our recent Dream cruise if anyone is interested:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2732528

If nothing else, it will show you who to look for on this cruise.

How cool! I started one but never seemed to finish it (it's like me bringing home work and taking it right back the next day).

Maybe this time

 

[Politzania]

Ordering one of the FE gifts today - getting 2 extra, just case... have a few other little things already bought - debating on trying something crafty or not.

 

[PBader]

Good afternoon!! I have been what you would call extremely lazy today Just finally turned my computer on 10 minutes ago and still working on my 1st cup of coffee.

 

[mgibson301]

I've really enjoyed our vacations to Hawaii--going again in 2013QUOTE]

Be kinda cool if you all are thinking of coming to vacay in 2013 (and I am not at wdw or dl) we should hook up for lunch or dinner at aulani
with Michelle here too we could have a real dance3:

Sure thing! As long as you all don't make me do the hula. I'm Melissa too by the way but I'll answer to anything really.

 

[mgibson301]

Ordering one of the FE gifts today - getting 2 extra, just case... have a few other little things already bought - debating on trying something crafty or not.

Going crafty for part of mine but buying some of the rest. I looked through the homemade thread on FE gifts...WOW! What an intimidating bunch of crafters on there. Lots of talent.

 

[PBader]

Sure thing! As long as you all don't make me do the hula. I'm Melissa too by the way but I'll answer to anything really.

Sorry about that Melissa!!!! What do you have against the hula

 

[PBader]

Going crafty for part of mine but buying some of the rest. I looked through the homemade thread on FE gifts...WOW! What an intimidating bunch of crafters on there. Lots of talent.

There's a few on there that do the watercolors.....I can't imagine

 

[PBader]

If they have a phone number posted call and see if you can get a Kamaaina rate - 1/2 that for the regular room. I know they were doing a special august last year and we booked for one night in october. you're just gonna need a HDL...or ask if there is military discount

Piikea--you HAVE got to come back on here in October to say how your stay was and post pictures!!!!!!

 

[poohj80]

Going crafty for part of mine but buying some of the rest. I looked through the homemade thread on FE gifts...WOW! What an intimidating bunch of crafters on there. Lots of talent.

Now you understand why we decided not to particpate...felt really inferior!

 

[PBader]

Now you understand why we decided not to particpate...felt really inferior!

Your silly PJ, they don't have to be anything elaborate Mine sure aren't The toughest thing is figuring out what the heck to give

 

[Politzania]

Your silly PJ, they don't have to be anything elaborate Mine sure aren't The toughest thing is figuring out what the heck to give

I'm with you both - am trying to find the balance between going overboard (I am NOT packing a separate suitcase just for FE gifts!) and seeming chintzy.

 

[poohj80]

Your silly PJ, they don't have to be anything elaborate Mine sure aren't The toughest thing is figuring out what the heck to give

It's hard enough for me just to get the door magnets printed and ready to go!