April 29, 2012 ~ Aloha! ~ Inagural Wonder to Hawaii-Part 3

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I realise it is boring to most of you but an update for our friends on whether we will be with you.

Yesterday morning it was a definite no and had been for a few weeks. I hadn't been on here for a few days and was weaning myself off as it was too depressing.;) I had cancelled my donation to the lanyard donation team too which upset me. But last night John had been looking at flights on the quiet, looking at the budget and said we might be able to manage it. Of course it mainly depends on my specialist appointment on Wednesday and tests after that, plus phone calls to our insurance company. So it might yet be a go and I can hardly believe it.

Unfortunately the PIF date is difficult. If only it had been a month later to give us longer to see how the medical stuff goes but it is what it is.

I know we have a couple of weeks after the PIF date before we lose our deposit so we would have to book flights within those weeks. Going to be a bit of a stressful time but I just thought I would update for my friends. I haven't got back to being excited yet but I might have a look at the excursions now.

Oh Marilyn, I got teary reading this and then excited! Yes, I am going to allow myself to get excited! Dennis and I will continue to pray about your health and this trip. And, we need a new supply of tea so you really, really need to come with us! :rolleyes1
 
Val, I hope I'll find someone soon who can make me kids shirts and add some material to my order.....otherwise I'll only get adult shirts!

I am in the same boat..(no pun).. I would like the kids to have shirts, but I have NO IDEA how to make them!:confused3
 
A little late, but:

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We set sail in 21 weeks! That's 147 days!
 

Val will the two shirts fit in one box or will we need two boxes?

Two shirts will fit into the envelope. The shirts will be in plastic bags and then put into the USPS priority envelope. I think I can get up to 4 shirts one envelope, I just used an envelope to mail 4 shirts to my brother-in-law in Hong Kong and they fit.

Val
 
We had a group of 14 on a recent cruise - just agreed to wear our shirts on a certain evening and met in the atrium for a photo in front of Lumieres, one night when the photogs were out - easy. We also wore them for boarding, and stood in line for a group photo with Mickey.
 
Marilyn will keep you in our prayers. We have a similar situation but have good travel insurance so just going ahead as planned and hope we don't have to cancel at last minute. The planning and looking forward to a treat at the end of the tunnel is great medicine in itself.:grouphug:

Thank you. I hope you plans work out too.

Will keep you in my thoughts...All good Marilyn!

Thank you too.

Oh Marilyn, I got teary reading this and then excited! Yes, I am going to allow myself to get excited! Dennis and I will continue to pray about your health and this trip. And, we need a new supply of tea so you really, really need to come with us! :rolleyes1

Thanks Angie. I couldn't believe it when John suddenly came up with more positive thoughts on the issue. I will certainly bring tea if we get there!!! I just can't bear the thought that I wouldn't get to see you all again.
 
Goodness me. Just had a browse at the excursions and there are so so many. Going to have to go through seriously but when you have absolutely no idea about anything it is just so overwhelming.
 
Good morning everyone,

I know we are all excited :banana:with the excursions coming out:surfweb: and waiting to make sure everything is planned/booked. I received alot of requests for group rates for the hotels and some people changed their :confused3 choices of hotels, which is fine. I just want to verify that I have everyone and their choice of hotel. So far I have received requests and inquiries from:

Carol Ann C
Angela Morkert (2)
Liz C
MousseauMob
MagicalFam5
Granmaz
Mommacat5
Gdaneowner
Pilk
Lexa
Noel Birkner
Pixiegram
Mishoe01
Paula Sillers
Lyrah

If I forgot you to add you from my list, I'm sorry. I was having computer problems and want to make sure that EVERYONE gets to take advantage of the group rates at the hotels listed below. Could everyone on the above list and anyone else not listed but who wants to reserve a hotel room please send me an email to:

Bweiss923@aol.com to confirm your Hotel selection.

Thanks. I can't wait to see/meet everyone in April.

Bev :)


Hi everyone,

Here are the prices for our group for 4/27 & 4/28 (for those staying 2 nights):

AYERS Hotel $109.00
PORTOFINO 89.00 deluxe room & 109. 00 kid's suite
HYATT REGENCY 175.00
CANDY CANE INN 129.00
PARADISE PIER Hotel 203.00
QUEEN MARY 149.00 includes full hot breakfast buffet
DOUBLETREE SAN PEDRO 139.00

These price DO NOT include tax or transportation from the airport. To get this rate we need a minimum of 10 rooms at the same hotel. Please let me know by November 30 which rooms you are interested in so I can see if we meet the 10 room minimum.

Let the party start. :woohoo:

Bev
 
We can continue to accept new orders. Copy the form below and send it to me at Valbob89@aol.com.

However, currently the count is at 104 adult shirts and if everyone fills their pre-orders, we will qualify for the lower cost of $33.50, plus and additional $5 for XXL and XXXL. This charge includes an estimate for the shipping and handling from the shirt maker.

Material is $15 a yard plus $1 for maker shipping and handling.

To mail your shirts and material to those of you in the US, I plan to use the USPS priority mail envelopes. At a cost of $4.95, plus $2.50 for insurance and tracking. (note if you ordered both shirts and material want the material shipping earlier then the shirts, I will need you to send separate USPS mailing charges)

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A PayPal account has been set up just for the shirt orders. Valbob89@aol.com is the account payment should be posted to, via PayPal. PLEASE REMEMBER in order to avoid PayPal incorrectly charging a transaction fee, you must DESIGNATE PAYMENT AS A PERSONAL GIFT not a merchant merchandise transaction.

Should we not get at least 100 paid orders, I will let you know and you can decide if you wish to cancel your order and receive a refund or increase your payment for the higher price required.

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copy of images on the shirts

It does not appear we will have enough orders (10 of each size needed) to order children size shirts. I am sorry that could not be arranged but I am exploring other ideas.

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Please review the following list to determine I have your correct order.


mishoe01 XL-1

Hey Val!! Did you get my email to update this to 2 XL, 1 L?
 
We can continue to accept new orders. Copy the form below and send it to me at Valbob89@aol.com.

However, currently the count is at 118 adult shirts and if everyone fills their pre-orders, we will qualify for the lower cost of $33.50, plus and additional $5 for XXL and XXXL. This charge includes an estimate for the shipping and handling from the shirt maker.

Material is $15 a yard plus $1 for maker shipping and handling.

To mail your shirts and material to those of you in the US, I plan to use the USPS priority mail envelopes. At a cost of $4.95, plus $2.50 for insurance and tracking. (note if you ordered both shirts and material want the material shipping earlier then the shirts, I will need you to send separate USPS mailing charges). The envelopes hold up to 3 shirts. If you have ordered more then 3 shirts, increase the mailing costs accordingly.

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Disclaimer: Pricing info is based on us getting at least 100 shirts paid for. We have about 118 ordered. If we don't get at least 100 paid for, I'll let everyone know and you can decide if you want to increase your shirt cost or have me refund your money.

The shipping and handling charge is the manufacturer's estimate based on past experience and the number we plan to order now. If anything changes, such as the USPS raising rates, etc., the charge might increase slightly, or, it could go down. I'll let you all know and should a refund be in order, because I'll be leaving your $ in the PayPal account, it won't be hard to refund.

Due date. I've started taking $ because board members were asking if they could send it now and since we reached the 100, I said yes. I need to send the $ to Becky at the end of the year, before 1-1-12.

A PayPal account has been set up just for the shirt orders. Valbob89@aol.com is the account payment should be posted to, via PayPal. PLEASE REMEMBER in order to avoid PayPal incorrectly charging a transaction fee, you must DESIGNATE PAYMENT AS A PERSONAL GIFT not a merchant merchandise transaction.

6433850933_c89c462a4d.jpg

copy of images on the shirts

It does not appear we will have enough orders (10 of each size needed) to order children size shirts. I am sorry that could not be arranged but I am exploring other ideas.

6032688488_0d83c30ac0_z.jpg


Please review the following list to determine I have your correct order.

aan1701 XXL-1

AhoyCaptainMickey medium-1, XL-1

Bilbo Uk S-1, XL-1 PAID

Bill3540 L-1, XL-1, 1/2 yard of material

BoosGram M-1, XXL-1

buttercup 3 yards of material

CarolAnnC XXL-1, XXXL-1

Castoff M-1, XL-1,

cinderbear XL-1

cquick L-3, 2 yards of material

dcannon101 XL-2

dfriia M-1, XXL-1 PAID

DISNEYCRUISER83 XXXL-3

disneycruisegal XL-2, material 1 yard

DisneyPata S-2, M-1, L-1

Disney Pita M-1, 1 yard material

dolphingirl47 XXL-3

dwcsk8 L-3, 6 yards material

dylan'smom S-1, XL-1, 1 yard material

EllaEnchanted XXL-1, XXXL-1

Epcotkilterfan XX-2

first timers S-1, M-1

Fivepin M-1, XL-1

gdaneowner M-2 PAID

GigglyBoo L-1, XXXL-1, 2 yards of material

gydell S-3 PAID

Happy Goofy L-1, XXXL-1

Happy_N_Doc L-1

Kevin&Randall XXL-2 PAID

Kmitchel S-1, M-1, SL-1

Lauragar XXXL-2

janis S-1

jdb in AZ XL-1, XXXL-1

JLSE50 XXL-2, 2 yards of material

Lexa XXL-1, XXXL-1

LindaBabe XL-1, XXL-1, 1 yard of material

Lynn G 1 yard of material

magicalfam5 L-2

Mickeymom923 XL-3

mishoe01 L-1, XL-2

MrsMork M-1, L-1, XL-2

Namsupak S-1, L-1, 4 yards of material

newgeneb XL-1

Notsolittlemermaid L-2

OCD for WD S-1

Padalyn M-3,

pilk M-1, L-1

Pixiegran XXL-1, XXXL-1, 1 yard of material

Robin "D" XL-1, XXXL-1

SanDiegoSteph S-1, L-1,

Shananana 2 yards of material

Sharon Seattle 4 yards of material

SirGoofy XXL-1, XXXL-1

Smiley Tom L-1

sshaw10060 M-1, L-1, XL-1, XXXL-1, 3 yards of material

Suecot S-1

tig82174 M-2 PAID

valbob89 L-1, XXL-1, 1 yard of material

Yensidfan L-1, XL-1

totals:

Adult

Small - 14

Medium - 19

Large - 26

Extra Large -25

2 Extra Large - 19

3 Extra Large - 15

Material

35.5 yards

total - 118
 
We booked a room at Aluani for the day so we could go enjoy the pool and facilities while we are docked in Oahu. If anyone else does the same and wants to share a ride to the resort, please let me know! We have not told my son about going on the cruise, but he keeps seeing all of the commercials on the Disney Channel about the new resort and keeps begging us to go. We can't wait to surprise him!
 
A while ago someone expressed an interest in arranging a PJ breakfast for us. Is that person still on this cruise? i have not seen anything else about the breakfast.
 
We booked a room at Aluani for the day so we could go enjoy the pool and facilities while we are docked in Oahu. If anyone else does the same and wants to share a ride to the resort, please let me know! We have not told my son about going on the cruise, but he keeps seeing all of the commercials on the Disney Channel about the new resort and keeps begging us to go. We can't wait to surprise him!
What a good idea! Do they have a Day Rate? If you don't mind, can you tell me how this works if there isn't a Day Use Rate. Do you check in and then check out the same day when you go back to the ship? Also, are you a DVC member? I'm not, so I was wondering if this is only available for DVC members or not. Any additional information is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
Val, my Shirts payment should be in your account! And my email in your email box.
 
Val, my Shirts payment should be in your account! And my email in your email box.

Linda - I've sent you back an e-mail.

Instead of reposting the shirt order updates, as my last posting is on this same page, I have just edited the posting with new listing info as it has come in. Please check and make sure I have all the correct and uptodate info. Thanks.

Val
 
Does anyone know if it is possible to get a document (pdf, etc.) of the shore excursions for printing?

Is it only me that is suprised there is no excursion to Aulani? I really thought they would use this as a marketing tool for DVC and Aulani.

One more question, OT of shore excursions, does anyone know how to request a 3rd wavephone for the stateroom?

Thanks in advance for the assistance.

:surfweb:
 
Just wanted to share our Christmas Card picture taken on the Beach in Cabo in October. :)

Excited for the Wonder to be our home away from home for 15 nights going to Hawaii!!!!

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