An Ohana Reunion...The Waterless Cruise...

[allshookup]

Happy to report that we now have Plane Tickets! I was able to find the on Travelocity for $179 each and it's non-stop. We will have to drive down to Stephanie's and leave our car at her place,cuz it's about $200 cheaper to fly out of Dallas than OKCity.

Congrats Debi! That's a great deal & huge difference flying out of Dallas. Glad it's working out for you!

 

[Stepht5]

Thanks, Steph! Not sure why all the secret squirrel about that

Congrats!!!!!!

Everyone knows the first one is always two weeks late.....​

I don't know why it would be a secret either, MA!!!

DD said that her dh was 3 wks late......Our first was our only child not born early - he was born within 24hrs of his due date.

I bought 3 outfits for the baby this week. I told dd that I would have bought more but, I know her dad wanted to come with me to pick out some and he was in Hong Kong.

Congratualtions!!! You are in for a great ride. Grandkids are the reward for surviving parenthood.

Barbara

We're counting on that, Barbara!!!
And when our last two are teenagers we are hoping the grandkids can distract us! Our youngest is only 7!! We're the *old parents*.... DH & I were 17 & 18 when we had our first child (29ds) so, we've been the *young parents*, too.

The local ABC news here in Orlando just reported that DCL is planning to move the Wonder to LA in 2011. They reported that the port of LA still has to agree to the move but I don't think that will be a problem. OK, guess we can look forward to another repo in 2011.

Barbara

Dh & our adult kids have all said that they are in for a Panama Repo. I just realized...they probably think we're paying!

The "experts" on some of the boards, who claim to "know people" swear its a February 2011 time frame.

Whatever....... It very well may be February BUT, I no longer even read what the *in the know* people have to say.
One of the guys that was ALWAYS saying he KNEW and had quite a large following on the Dis was SOOOO wrong about this past summer!!! And I was even happier because he finally got banned from the Dis! He was the guy that harrassed me on the boards and off......He said that DCL was going to Asia.......

I think I'll just take the "wait & see" approach. Meaning I'll wait & see what the rest of my cruise buddies are going to book & then I'll just stalk ya'll! But I tell ya....they better have a fra-eakin' bah open for us to sit at that doesn't involve dance music blasting in my ear. Not that I don't like dance music, but not when I wannna talk!

I'm with you!!!!! And I've always wanted to be a stalker....

Happy to report that we now have Plane Tickets! I was able to find the on Travelocity for $179 each and it's non-stop. We will have to drive down to Stephanie's and leave our car at her place,cuz it's about $200 cheaper to fly out of Dallas than OKCity.

Congrats Debi! That's a great deal & huge difference flying out of Dallas. Glad it's working out for you!

DFW is NOT in Dallas! LOL! It is in Tarrant County about 5 min. from FT WORTH! LOL! Now downtown Ft Worth is about 30 mins fro DFW....
The Dallas airport would be Love Field -- where Southwest flies out of......

Deb, I'm glad that we could help!

 

[dahuffy]

DFW is NOT in Dallas! LOL! It is in Tarrant County about 5 min. from FT WORTH! LOL! Now downtown Ft Worth is about 30 mins fro DFW....
The Dallas airport would be Love Field -- where Southwest flies out of......

Well excuuuuuse me!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Thanks for the welcome. I should know in the next week or so if we are coming. We're trying to finalize our family vacation (among 6 families) and then I can move on to this one. Are the resorts listed on the front page correct? I'm trying to decide where to stay, and thought I'd try to keep it where others are if possible.


Where are you flying out of? I usually do the non stop red eye from LAX to MCO because its so fast with no layovers/changes. Usually Delta or United, but checking out others too this time.

The resorts are correct unless simeine changed and didn't tell me

We are flying to PHL first for an ABD but then home non-stop from MCO the morning of the 22nd...if you need anything - let me know.

 

[villagesbarbara]

The resorts are correct unless simeine changed and didn't tell me

We are flying to PHL first for an ABD but then home non-stop from MCO the morning of the 22nd...if you need anything - let me know.

I just realized that we aren't on the list on the 1st page. Dave and I are at Beach Club Villas 8/17 & 8/18 and are at AKV 8/19. We are on the waiting list to change 8/19 to BCV but haven't heard anything yet.

Barbara

 

[dahuffy]

I just realized that we aren't on the list on the 1st page. Dave and I are at Beach Club Villas 8/17 & 8/18 and are at AKV 8/19. We are on the waiting list to change 8/19 to BCV but haven't heard anything yet.

Barbara

There's a List?!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I just realized that we aren't on the list on the 1st page. Dave and I are at Beach Club Villas 8/17 & 8/18 and are at AKV 8/19. We are on the waiting list to change 8/19 to BCV but haven't heard anything yet.

Barbara

Thanks! I updated you.

There's a List?!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Checking Days Left on Used Ticket

If you have left over park tickets from previous visits and can't remember how many days you have left on them, you can have your ticket checked while at Disney World or you can call Disney to check their status:

407-566-4985 - Option #2
NOTE: This service is only available Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.

 

[dahuffy]

Happy Easter Everybody!

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

The "experts" on some of the boards, who claim to "know people" swear its a February 2011 time frame.

Not being in the travel business, I am not an expert but to bring a ship to LA in February leaves me . This is not Florida and the local cruise lines with their limited Mexican cruise are usually full of adults only for winter cruises. I personally think that bringing the ship out here in May would be perfect time to start off with a full summer booking. OK they may want to catch Presidents Day and Easter week but that is only 2 weeks. Schools don't get out here until mid-June so unless they want to bring the Wonder out and run it half-empty until school gets out to work out the kinks then so be it. But the Magic has been here for 2 summers to work out the details. Even in May it is extremely cold here and almost to Cabo. Well that is my $0.002 and that is why I am not in the travel business.

 

[tom31b]

Not being in the travel business, I am not an expert but to bring a ship to LA in February leaves me . This is not Florida and the local cruise lines with their limited Mexican cruise are usually full of adults only for winter cruises. I personally think that bringing the ship out here in May would be perfect time to start off with a full summer booking. OK they may want to catch Presidents Day and Easter week but that is only 2 weeks. Schools don't get out here until mid-June so unless they want to bring the Wonder out and run it half-empty until school gets out to work out the kinks then so be it. But the Magic has been here for 2 summers to work out the details. Even in May it is extremely cold here and almost to Cabo. Well that is my $0.002 and that is why I am not in the travel business.

Agreed, the timing doesn't make sense, but I can't see DCL requesting a Jan 1 lease if they don't plan on moving until may, unless they are going to redo the terminal and have to pay for that time....

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Agreed, the timing doesn't make sense, but I can't see DCL requesting a Jan 1 lease if they don't plan on moving until may, unless they are going to redo the terminal and have to pay for that time....

Actually I did read something about that they were going to redo the terminal.

 

[got2travel]

Southwest has openend up booking through Oct. I can actually do better on Continental and US Air, even when factoring in baggage charges.

Still haven't booked yet. Waiting on next year's school schedule and football information.

 

[Stepht5]

Not being in the travel business, I am not an expert but to bring a ship to LA in February leaves me . This is not Florida and the local cruise lines with their limited Mexican cruise are usually full of adults only for winter cruises. I personally think that bringing the ship out here in May would be perfect time to start off with a full summer booking. OK they may want to catch Presidents Day and Easter week but that is only 2 weeks. Schools don't get out here until mid-June so unless they want to bring the Wonder out and run it half-empty until school gets out to work out the kinks then so be it. But the Magic has been here for 2 summers to work out the details. Even in May it is extremely cold here and almost to Cabo. Well that is my $0.002 and that is why I am not in the travel business.

Which is why when I lived in San Diego (7th grade) I thought it was TOO cold to swim in the ocean! LOL! Of course I moved there from New Orleans....where it's hot & humid. LOL!

 

[mousehouseman]

This was posted in the Mousesaver newsletter




Disney Wonder to Sail from Los Angeles Starting in 2011
Disney Cruise Line announced on March 30, 2009 that it plans to reposition the Disney Wonder from its Florida base in Port Canaveral to the West Coast in 2011. The company is working with the Port of Los Angeles to finalize a two-year agreement with a three-year extension option. The contract will be considered by the Port of Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners on April 2, 2009.

If approved, the new Disney Wonder sailings could generate more than 250,000 guests passing through the Port of Los Angeles over a five-year period.

The addition of a new homeport for Disney Cruise Line is part of the overall expansion plan for The Walt Disney Company. Two new ships, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, will arrive in Florida’s Port Canaveral in 2011 and 2012, respectively.

Disney Cruise Line has successfully tested the West Coast market with two summer seasons of Mexican Riviera itineraries from the Port of Los Angeles. The Disney Magic cruise ship first called on the West Coast during the summer of 2005 as part of Disneyland’s 50th anniversary and returned again during the summer of 2008. Disney Cruise Line has not yet announced the details of its itineraries for 2011.


John

 

[pdarrah]

Hi Everyone!

I finally found you

It is looking better and better that we'll manage a long weekend in August. Yesterday, we bought airline tickets on Southwest ($187 each roundtrip from Chicago) We have a reservation at the Beach Club. The plan is to fly down Wednesday evening the 19th and stay until Sunday the 23rd. At least we will have a few days to visit with all of you! Dan just can't take a full week off in August and we already have our anniversary trip to WDW in June also.

It will be great to see all of you!

Pamela
pdarrah

 

[allshookup]

Hi Everyone!

I finally found you

It is looking better and better that we'll manage a long weekend in August. Yesterday, we bought airline tickets on Southwest ($187 each roundtrip from Chicago) We have a reservation at the Beach Club. The plan is to fly down Wednesday evening the 19th and stay until Sunday the 23rd. At least we will have a few days to visit with all of you! Dan just can't take a full week off in August and we already have our anniversary trip to WDW in June also.

It will be great to see all of you!

Pamela
pdarrah

That's excellent news Pamela! Looking forward to seeing you!

 

[Downrivermama]

Hi Everyone!

I finally found you

It is looking better and better that we'll manage a long weekend in August. Yesterday, we bought airline tickets on Southwest ($187 each roundtrip from Chicago) We have a reservation at the Beach Club. The plan is to fly down Wednesday evening the 19th and stay until Sunday the 23rd. At least we will have a few days to visit with all of you! Dan just can't take a full week off in August and we already have our anniversary trip to WDW in June also.

It will be great to see all of you!

Pamela
pdarrah

COOL!!!

Kaitlin will be so happy! She misses Darrah!

 

[dahuffy]

Hi Everyone!

I finally found you

It is looking better and better that we'll manage a long weekend in August. Yesterday, we bought airline tickets on Southwest ($187 each roundtrip from Chicago) We have a reservation at the Beach Club. The plan is to fly down Wednesday evening the 19th and stay until Sunday the 23rd. At least we will have a few days to visit with all of you! Dan just can't take a full week off in August and we already have our anniversary trip to WDW in June also.

It will be great to see all of you!

Pamela
pdarrah

YAAAAY!!!

 

[eeyorelvr10]

Everyone!

I'm finally home! I know you all missed me!

Life has been a whirlwind since Feb/Mar but I believe that I may finally be settling down enough to attempt to keep up. Just got back from a spring break trip to Europe with the girls and about 38 other spoiled brats - you think we complained about Europe? You should have seen the girls! We got delayed by one day in London due to our plane having a generator problem from Madrid to London but we spent the night at the Renaissance Hotel outside the London/Heathrow airport. Did you know the Pound was less than the Euro? I guess things have been pretty bad.

Anyway, not sure if I've missed much but when I logged onto the DIS, I have noticed some changes on notifications. Now, can anyone tell me how to clear the notifications? I've looked at them but they haven't cleared. Anything else I should be aware of?

Now off to see what I can catch up with.

Talk to you all later.