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

[arlenesp]

Wish I could access FB from here but glad dis is available.

 

[pdarrah]

Hi Everyone!

We have survived yet another Plant Sale yesterday, so I will hopefully be around a little more now. We also had our last choir concert until next fall last nght (yes AFTER a full day of Plant Sale! ) so that is off the schedule for the summer. I still get to cart Darrah around to step-dance, fiddle lessons, and karate - but his school orchestra is finished for the year too!

1. Go to the waterpark on Wednesday (and I know this affects people's plans)
and keep the 4:30 at 1900 on Thursday

2. Try and see if in the next couple of days we can get 3 7:00 ressies from people and hope for the best

3 . Cancel 1900 and just do our own thing


Let me know....sorry for the trouble...I guess they just don't like groups

Or if someone else wants to try and book a group for us using their ressie # (they know me know) for &PM...that would be great as well.

1. I'm afraid that wouldn't work for us at all. We won't get to WDW until Wednesday evening.

2. This would be OK with us - It might be possible to talk to 1900 right before hand and ask them to seat the groups near each other.

3. We could try the "do our own thing". One idea would be to car-pool everyone over to a resort with a good food court - Dixie Landing (Riverside) has a good one. I assume that Carribean Beach probably has one too. Another method would be to all bring our own "take-out" (some sort of counter service) to a single location. Maybe the beach by the lake at Beach club? (are there any tables there?) Those of us with cars might need to help a few DISers who aren't staying at BC get there and back to other resorts.

Disney has NEVER really liked big groups! Way back before the DIS, we were very involved in a Disney group on Compuserve (it may even have been the 1st group to do "meets" at WDW) It was ALWAYS a problem trying to deal with Disney for things like a group dinner. They never wanted to work with groups bigger than 8-10 people.

Pamela

 

[pdarrah]

Sooo.... Is anyone else staying past Saturday morning? We are ariving to this party late (Wednesday night) and won't be flying out until Sunday evening. Will we be all alone Saturday & Sunday?

Pamela

 

[allshookup]

Well thanks very much to Des & Mary Ann we did end up getting 2 large reservations for after 7pm at 1900. Thanks to Mike also who tried like hell to get us a reservation, but there was nothing available except around 6pm. It worked out because Mary Ann was able to add a few to hers so anybody that sent a PM to Des that they wanted to be included should be & hopefully we can sit near each other.

Of course we could always plan on some snacks or order some pizzas around the quiet pool or beach at BCV? We should be hanging there just about every night & for anyone not staying there you just need to say you're visiting one of us & they'll let you park no problem or you could take a bus to DHS & take the boat over.

Des not to give you more work, but maybe we could put together an itinerary for group activities on the first page? I know not everyone is doing everything, but the Illuminations dinner, Ohana, 1900, water park, etc. that was open to everyone? I'm a little unclear is to what day is what myself at this point, but I'd gladly type something up myself as long as I have the correct day & times.

Can't wait to see everyone!

 

[tom31b]

Some fireworks pics from Poly beach

 

[magiroux]

Who's group are we in?

Doesn't matter....Des had 23 people signed up. She made an ADR for 10 and I made an ADR for 13 and we get there early and try to be seated as close together as possible. We'll figure out the seating when we get there, however it fits

Things will work out

As for the dinning. I am so confused !!!!!Just need to wait til it gets all sorted out.

If you signed up for Ohana (see post #471) it is Dinner at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, 8/18. If you signed up for 1900 Park Fare with Des, that is for Thursday 8/20 @ 7:25 & 7:35 - we should get there early and try to be seated together.

If you signed up and are not going to make it please let someone know so that we can adjust the reservation

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hi everyone

Those that signed up for 1900..i sent you a message on FB...we willbe meeting at 1900 at 7PM on the 20th. Thanks to everyone who helped on this...it has been a pain but we have it figured out!

I just got home from a really long weekend....I will put together an itenerary in the next couple of days. I think the only thing we really arent doing is getting together (planned) at a park other then the water park.

We have no plans scheduled for Wed or Fri evenings so those are still open.

We will be atthe new Kidani Village on Sat and Sunday evenings...We should get there about 2ish on Sat..we have dinner ressies that evening but anyone who wants to see them are welcome to come by between 3-5:30.

Talk to everyone soon. Thank you again..this is such an awesome group!

 

[dahuffy]

Hi everyone

Those that signed up for 1900..i sent you a message on FB...we willbe meeting at 1900 at 7PM on the 20th. Thanks to everyone who helped on this...it has been a pain but we have it figured out!

I just got home from a really long weekend....I will put together an itenerary in the next couple of days. I think the only thing we really arent doing is getting together (planned) at a park other then the water park.

We have no plans scheduled for Wed or Fri evenings so those are still open.

We will be atthe new Kidani Village on Sat and Sunday evenings...We should get there about 2ish on Sat..we have dinner ressies that evening but anyone who wants to see them are welcome to come by between 3-5:30.

Talk to everyone soon. Thank you again..this is such an awesome group!

We love you too Des! And thank you.

 

[dahuffy]

Sooo.... Is anyone else staying past Saturday morning? We are ariving to this party late (Wednesday night) and won't be flying out until Sunday evening. Will we be all alone Saturday & Sunday?

Pamela

Our flight leaves around 2pm on Sat.

 

[villagesbarbara]

Just catching up. I'm in the 4th week of my 5 week long visit up North. This week I'm in Connecticut. Then one more week in PA for DGD's recital and then finally home to FL. Looks like they finally got some much needed rain the last few days. DH reports 7 inches in the last four days. It's about time.

Sounds like everyone is busy with plans. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in August. It's been a busy year. Brought a lot of our REPO pictures up to show family and had a great time reliving the trip.

We are really going thru DCL withdrawal. But with the economy we are going to have to be giving some of our business to it's competition. The girls and I are going on RCCL's Freedom of the Seas in October. This will be our first time on RCCL. I haven't had any time with just the two girls in over ten years. We are looking forward to a week of relaxing with no hectic schedule of must do's. It's a fund raising cruise for my homeowner's assn charitable foundation and the price was too good to pass up. The girls had been planning a long food & wine weekend for the same time so everything fell into place. Of course, DD is selling the trip to her DH as a "fact-finding" mission so that she can check out the kids programs to see if we would want to book a trip for the whole crew. You know she wouldn't think about taking the kids on a cruise if she hadn't checked out the program. Yeah right! Well it sounds good anyway. This will be the first time he's alone with both kids by himself. Should be interesting. Has anyone sailed on FOS?

Has any decision been made on the water park day or which water park?

Hope everyone has a safe Memorial Day.

Barbara

 

[arlenesp]

Hi Barb.
Funny I was thinking of you the other day. Let me know how the cruise goes. Since it is at the port it may be a possibility for me if the $ is right. Hope to see you this August.

 

[villagesbarbara]

Hi Barb.
Funny I was thinking of you the other day. Let me know how the cruise goes. Since it is at the port it may be a possibility for me if the $ is right. Hope to see you this August.

We are going to be there in August (Monday to Thursday). Dave has to work Friday so we'll be heading out late on Thursday. Maybe we can get together for lunch.

I'm looking forward to the cruise in October, although I don't expect RCCL will be DCL, it should be fun just relaxing with the girls. We are looking into a holiday cruise for the whole family for December 2010 and both RCCL and Carnival have options. Now that the grand kids are getting to school age we are going to be limited more to vacation times and you know about DCL and holiday cruises. I checked on DCL for that time and there's no way we can afford it.

Can't wait to get home next week. I need a Disney fix. Have to hit Star Wars Weekend. It will be the first one that Heather is missing. She doesn't get to FL until June 17th this year.

Barbara

 

[magiroux]

****Price Increase at 'Ohana*****​

They have just increased the price of 'Ohana. It was $26.99 for adults, $10.99 for children.

Now the prices listed are $30.99 and $14.99.

Is everyone who signed up for the group dinner still interested?

money-grubbing rodent

 

[allshookup]

****Price Increase at 'Ohana*****​

They have just increased the price of 'Ohana. It was $26.99 for adults, $10.99 for children.

Now the prices listed are $30.99 and $14.99.

Is everyone who signed up for the group dinner still interested?

money-grubbing rodent

Yes we're still interested Mary Ann. I guess since 'Ohana went up, we can probably assume just about every place is also right?

 

[magiroux]

Yes we're still interested Mary Ann. I guess since 'Ohana went up, we can probably assume just about every place is also right?

C&P from another thread.....

"During seasons of high demand, Disney raises the prices at most of the prix fixe restaurants.

Below are the restaurants and dates when you can expect to pay more. On average, it's $4.00 more per person ages 10 and up, $2.00 more per child ages 3 -9.

December 16, 2008 - January 3, 2009
April 5 - April 18, 2009
May 24 - July 11, 2009
Restaurants:

1900 Park Fare
Akershus
Biergarten
Boma
Cape May Cafe
Chef Mickey's
Cinderella's Royal Table
Crystal Palace
Garden Grill
Hollywood and Vine
Liberty Tree Tavern (dinner)
Ohana
Trails End
Tusker House

I tried to find out if this was a "seasonal upcharge" or a price increase and really couldn't get an answer.

I checked 1900 Park Fare and so far it does not show a price increase but I'll keep an eye on it

 

[dahuffy]

****Price Increase at 'Ohana*****​

They have just increased the price of 'Ohana. It was $26.99 for adults, $10.99 for children.

Now the prices listed are $30.99 and $14.99.

Is everyone who signed up for the group dinner still interested?

money-grubbing rodent

We'll go along with the majority.

 

[dahuffy]

C&P from another thread.....

"During seasons of high demand, Disney raises the prices at most of the prix fixe restaurants.

Below are the restaurants and dates when you can expect to pay more. On average, it's $4.00 more per person ages 10 and up, $2.00 more per child ages 3 -9.

December 16, 2008 - January 3, 2009
April 5 - April 18, 2009
May 24 - July 11, 2009
Restaurants:

1900 Park Fare
Akershus
Biergarten
Boma
Cape May Cafe
Chef Mickey's
Cinderella's Royal Table
Crystal Palace
Garden Grill
Hollywood and Vine
Liberty Tree Tavern (dinner)
Ohana
Trails End
Tusker House

I tried to find out if this was a "seasonal upcharge" or a price increase and really couldn't get an answer.

I checked 1900 Park Fare and so far it does not show a price increase but I'll keep an eye on it

But we won't be there during any of these dates.

 

[magiroux]

But we won't be there during any of these dates.

Like i said, I tried to get an answer if this was the seasonal surcharge, going on at the moment, or a price increase and could not get a strait answer. She kept talking in circles. It was like talking to my teenage DD and I gave up (like I do with DD ). If you want to call and see if you have better luck getting a strait answer......

It is a pretty big increase so I just wanted to make people aware.

 

[Stepht5]

Like i said, I tried to get an answer if this was the seasonal surcharge, going on at the moment, or a price increase and could not get a strait answer. She kept talking in circles. It was like talking to my teenage DD and I gave up (like I do with DD ). If you want to call and see if you have better luck getting a strait answer......

It is a pretty big increase so I just wanted to make people aware.

Or like dh when he doesn't really want me to know how much something costs or how much time something will take.... LOL!

I used to tell my teenagers that omission is still a lie.

 

[magiroux]

Or like dh when he doesn't really want me to know how much something costs or how much time something will take.... LOL!

I used to tell my teenagers that omission is still a lie.

Well, there you have it...

Disney has a bunch of ST's & DH's working as CM's on their phone lines, because they are experts at "omission" when pressed for an answer