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

[AlohaDisney]

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!

I think that we may be doing the day at Aulani as well. Haven't booked it yet, but 95% sure that's what we'll be doing.

 

[aan1701]

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.

First. I posted this on the Facebook thread. I asked my friend at DCL in celebration about why no trips to the resort. What I was told the decision was made as they are worried about crowds that day and that the regular guests would not be able to use the facilities as the resort would get overrun from guests from the ship. Makes sence. I am like most of you, I really would like to see the resort. I sure am not going to waste my points plus pay the transient tax so I can, in my opinion, use a pool area. There seems so much more to see in Honolulu, I just don't get it. That's alright. People do different things. All good. I do not need to undestand why. As to the third phone. I believe you can go to GS. I belive there is a per day charge for the third phone. I do not know how much.

 

[KingRichard]

First. I posted this on the Facebook thread. I asked my friend at DCL in celebration about why no trips to the resort. What I was told the decision was made as they are worried about crowds that day and that the regular guests would not be able to use the facilities as the resort would get overrun from guests from the ship. Makes sence. I am like most of you, I really would like to see the resort. I sure am not going to waste my points plus pay the transient tax so I can, in my opinion, use a pool area. There seems so much more to see in Honolulu, I just don't get it. That's alright. People do different things. All good. I do not need to undestand why. As to the third phone. I believe you can go to GS. I belive there is a per day charge for the third phone. I do not know how much.

I would be very surprised if they don't offer short tours.

You won't sign up in advance because it won't cost anything.

DVC will provide buses and DCL will have nothing to do with the 1-2 hour tour.

 

[Happy Goofy]

Love the picture Brooklyn. The girls are certainly growing up. Can't wait to see them again. IF they have a talent show on the Hawaiian cruise will your daughter be in it?

 

[aan1701]

I would be very surprised if they don't offer short tours.

You won't sign up in advance because it won't cost anything.

DVC will provide buses and DCL will have nothing to do with the 1-2 hour tour.

If there is anything it will not be through DCL. It maybe through DVC and we can sign up when onboard, but there is so much history in Honolulu I think I will use my time to maybe learn something. Maybe I have this attitude today because today is the 70th aniversary of the attack on Peral Harbor. All this American History buff can do is salivate over the chance of going there.

 

[aan1701]

Val I sent a shirt payment just so you know. Did they get back to you about the port order?

 

[JLSE50]

HELP

I have not used PayPal in over 10 years and then it was to buy and sell some stuff with e-bay. I went to the site today. I have no clue. Zero

Can someone give me a tutorial on how to use it to pay for my shirts?
Am I buying something or am I sending someone money?
Thanks in advance for a walk through.

Jan JLSE50


PS: VAL!! Does 2 yards of fabric fit in the mailer like a third shirt or do I need to send more money for shipping? I have 2 shirts--2XL and 2 yds fabric. THANKS !!

 

[JLSE50]

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.

Extra wave phones from Guest Services, not sure if there is a deposit required. (Any that go home with you by mistake are charged to your account after the cruise.)

We printed out the excursions from the DCL website.

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!!!!

LOVELY !!
What did you use to make the buttons?

Love the picture Brooklyn. The girls are certainly growing up. Can't wait to see them again. IF they have a talent show on the Hawaiian cruise will your daughter be in it?

After I saw the You-Tube of her Hula, I went to the DCL website, logged in as a Castaway Club member, went to the bottom and clicked CONTACT US. At that page all my info was already logged in, I added the reservation number for this cruise and in the comment box suggested a Guest Talent Show that would include children! I think if others ask for the same thing it is more likely to happen.


Happy Wednesday to all!

Jan JLSE50

 

[valbob89]

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.

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.

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.

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

aan1701 XXL-1 PAID

AhoyCaptainMickey medium-1, XL-1

Bilbo Uk S-1, XL-1 PAID

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

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 materialPAID

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 PAID

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

 

[valbob89]

Val- did you get the other payment for the $5?

As of 5:30 this evening I had not received it.

Val

 

[Brooklyn]

LOVELY !!
What did you use to make the buttons?

Jan JLSE50

We used clay and a cookie cutter before we left. We used the type of clay you bake so they traveled well.

Love the picture Brooklyn. The girls are certainly growing up. Can't wait to see them again. IF they have a talent show on the Hawaiian cruise will your daughter be in it?

Yes she will! As of Oct 30th Wonder cruise they were still doing the guest talent show!

 

[Happy Goofy]

Val -my daughter sent it last night . I will have her check into it.

 

[LindaBabe]

If there is anything it will not be through DCL. It maybe through DVC and we can sign up when onboard, but there is so much history in Honolulu I think I will use my time to maybe learn something. Maybe I have this attitude today because today is the 70th aniversary of the attack on Peral Harbor. All this American History buff can do is salivate over tge chance of going there.

My husband is with you - he has his sights set on both the Arizona and the Missouri. I'm going to do the Arizona only and then go up to the Punchbowl.

HELP

I have not used PayPal in over 10 years and then it was to buy and sell some stuff with e-bay. I went to the site today. I have no clue. Zero

Can someone give me a tutorial on how to use it to pay for my shirts?
Am I buying something or am I sending someone money?
Thanks in advance for a walk through.

Jan JLSE50

Go to paypal. You do not even have to sign in. Click send money. Personal transfer NOT PURCHASE. Call it gift.

Pay with your credit card. It will cost you an extra $2.40 for the credit card fee. It will prompt you for the fee, seperate from the gift.

I put my Disname in the comment box.

 

[MousseauMob]

Thanks everyone for the info on the wavephone.

What I was told the decision was made as they are worried about crowds that day and that the regular guests would not be able to use the facilities as the resort would get overrun from guests from the ship. Makes sence.

Agreed, it does make sense. I wondered if that was maybe the problem.

Maybe I have this attitude today because today is the 70th aniversary of the attack on Peral Harbor. All this American History buff can do is salivate over tge chance of going there.

I know what you mean. Pearl Harbor is my top priority for Oahu. The kids have input into other excursions, but this one is a must. Sadly last time we were there a transporation snafu made us miss the memorial, it is my one regret from that trip. I would like to see Aulani, but probably not enough to pay for a 1 night stay and transportation. Oh well, lots of other things to do after Pearl Harbor.

 

[aan1701]

For this cruise, yes Pearl Harbor is my top priority. I am so thankful I am Platiunm now so I should get what I want for a tour. Heck, I have been told if I want that $500 one I can take it, just I need to concider it a late birthday present. I don't think I will do that one, I am leaning towards the $149 one.

 

[granmaz]

Val, there is no way we will be able to order the shirts as we won't know for definite till mid January. I will be so sad but I think my John will be quite happy as I think they would not be his thing at all!! I can never get him to order the normal group tees so I would be hard pressed to get him in the fancy shirt. I think they are beautiful however and a great group item.

I will enjoy seeing everyone wearing them around the terminal and ship on embarkation day and whenever else you choose to wear them.

 

[granmaz]

Having only just cancelled our lanyards does anyone know when we have to request them(again) by?

 

[padalyn]

Having only just cancelled our lanyards does anyone know when we have to request them(again) by?

Erik, can never seem to remember his Dis name...found it....Tig82174, PM him.

Cayla

 

[granmaz]

Thanks I will. I was just being lazy!!!

 

[Happy Goofy]

Val my daughter resent the $5. I got a confirmation back from PayPal for it so I think I am all paid up.