April 29, 2012 ~ Aloha! ~ Wonder to Hawaii- who is with me? pt2

[dolphingirl47]

Persistence pays off! I was able to get a reservation on the April cruise by calling Saturday morning. It was a higher category than I was hoping for (Cat 7 - Navigator's Verandah), but maybe at some point I can downgrade. I wonder if there is another $95 fee to get a different cabin type, like a 10 or 9. We are absolutely thrilled to be on the ship no matter what the cabin is! They didn't have a cabin assignment for us yet, hope we get on the non-smoking side (was I supposed to request it?).

Welcome on board.

Corinna

 

[dolphingirl47]

Well, I am finally packed, checked in and I am now chilling out at the airport hotel. We will fly to Los Angeles tomorrow morning.

Corinna

 

[Lynn G]

Persistence pays off! I was able to get a reservation on the April cruise by calling Saturday morning. It was a higher category than I was hoping for (Cat 7 - Navigator's Verandah), but maybe at some point I can downgrade. I wonder if there is another $95 fee to get a different cabin type, like a 10 or 9. We are absolutely thrilled to be on the ship no matter what the cabin is! They didn't have a cabin assignment for us yet, hope we get on the non-smoking side (was I supposed to request it?).

Welcome aboard! I believe the non-smoking side only relates to Deck 4.

We will also be at the Food and Wine Festival!

 

[Scott H]

Persistence pays off! I was able to get a reservation on the April cruise by calling Saturday morning. It was a higher category than I was hoping for (Cat 7 - Navigator's Verandah), but maybe at some point I can downgrade. I wonder if there is another $95 fee to get a different cabin type, like a 10 or 9. We are absolutely thrilled to be on the ship no matter what the cabin is! They didn't have a cabin assignment for us yet, hope we get on the non-smoking side (was I supposed to request it?).

So Glad it worked out for you and welcome, I think we are also in a Cat 7 we like the Cat 7.

I agree with others about staying on this cruise as Food and Wine is also an annual trip for us. Will be there the end of Oct, OKW.

 

[BoosGram]

Looking forward to dinner, Cove Cafe, tastings.

Oh, yeah!!! Geezers rule!

Well, I am finally packed, checked in and I am now chilling out at the airport hotel. We will fly to Los Angeles tomorrow morning.

Corinna

Have a wonderful trip, Corinna. And a blessed renewal.

Persistence pays off! I was able to get a reservation on the April cruise by calling Saturday morning. It was a higher category than I was hoping for (Cat 7 - Navigator's Verandah), but maybe at some point I can downgrade. I wonder if there is another $95 fee to get a different cabin type, like a 10 or 9. We are absolutely thrilled to be on the ship no matter what the cabin is! They didn't have a cabin assignment for us yet, hope we get on the non-smoking side (was I supposed to request it?).

Congrats and welcome to the crew.

So Glad it worked out for you and welcome, I think we are also in a Cat 7 we like the Cat 7.

We had a 7 for the WBTA last year and loved it. Can't tell you how many times we ordered breakfast in the room and ate on the verandah. We will definitely miss that in our 11 next year , but I keep trying to console myself with the thought of what we can do w/the extra $$. Bottom line: we're thrilled to be going at all!!!

 

[Robin"D"]

as of 9:28AM EST:

Two Cabins are open:

5B x 2 adults = $8977
9C x 2 adults = $5867

Hope all is well.....good luck

Robin & Angel "D"

 

[Lexa]

Well, I am finally packed, checked in and I am now chilling out at the airport hotel. We will fly to Los Angeles tomorrow morning.

Corinna

Corinna...Have a wonderful time!

 

[Lexa]

Persistence pays off! I was able to get a reservation on the April cruise by calling Saturday morning. It was a higher category than I was hoping for (Cat 7 - Navigator's Verandah), but maybe at some point I can downgrade. I wonder if there is another $95 fee to get a different cabin type, like a 10 or 9. We are absolutely thrilled to be on the ship no matter what the cabin is! They didn't have a cabin assignment for us yet, hope we get on the non-smoking side (was I supposed to request it?).

Welcome aboard!

 

[disneycruisegal]

We we also be visiting the Food and Wine festivle, a long Columbus day weekend. We're actualy going to have diner at Victoria and Albert's on our 13th wedding aniversary on 10/10, I'm very exicted for this. The rest of the time we'll be eating and drinking around the World!

 

[Robin"D"]

as of 9:28AM EST:

Two Cabins are open:

5B x 2 adults = $8977
9C x 2 adults = $5867

Hope all is well.....good luck

Robin & Angel "D"

Still there!!!

Robin & Angel "D"

 

[Scott H]

Still there!!!

Robin & Angel "D"

Kind of surprised they have not been scooped up.

 

[1DisneyQueen]

We made the final decison today to cancel and go on the October sailing. I was looking forward to seeing so many of you. This just works better for us and is an answer to a prayer. With the Disney souvineer (from our Alaska cruise) due in May, we no longer have to stress about maybe missing his or her arrival. It will be my sister's first grandchild and she would NEVER want to miss that birth. I alos will not miss my grandson's birthday which happened to be the day we were setting sail. As nice as it would to be on the initial journey, Im just grateful I have an opportunity to have my cake and eat it too. Maybe we will meet again on another awesome cruise. I wish you all a safe and wonderful cruise.

 

[MJGirl]

It's been a while ... but just wanted to let you all know that Kirstyn and I are still on board with you all ... Can't wait ...

 

[Rat-a-too-ee]

Thanks for all the Welcome Abroad greetings! I just added our info to the spreadsheet, but couldn't join the Facebook group because it is closed.

 

[Frodo UK]

I think we are keeping April for the cruise. Although Chuck said he'd change to October if we can't get a verandah for the April date.
Connie

Don't you dare

Only 3 days to WDW now

 

[seaulater]

We are sticking with the April date for a couple of reasons:

1. Jamie gets out of college April 22nd or so and she is headed to Florida to WDW to work right after this cruise.

2. Jamie goes back to college towards end of August, so no way she could go in October.

3. I need another Ducky Williams litho and if I switch to October, that cruise won't get one since it is not the inaugural.

4. My brother and sister in law loved Alaska so much last month, that they rebooked on board for Hawaii so they are also joining us!

 

[aan1701]

3. I need another Ducky Williams litho and if I switch to October, that cruise won't get one since it is not the inaugural.

I will bet that the Oct cruisers get a litho as well.

 

[disneycruisegal]

We'll all be getting a litho? Really? That would be so cool.

 

[Debbru]

We just saw Ducky on the DVC Members cruise & he mentioned that he just finished the litho for the Fantasy Maiden Voyage and would be doing one for the inaugural Hawaii. (Also said there would be ones for the inaugural sailings out of New York, Galveston & Seattle).

 

[magicalfam5]

Just checking in and letting you know we are still going on this cruise. I just "quietly lurk" a lot. We have another cruise in December that I am starting to focus on more.

Valbob89--we still plan on getting shirts no matter what price they end up being. You spent a lot of time and effort on the shirts. I do not think they were a dumb idea at all. I'm very excited about them. I agree with everyone else that what ever dates you choose for final orders and payment is fine with us. So do whatever works best for you. Although I will probably need to contact you earlier to get you the final payment because we will be cruising at the end of December. I will actually have to have my TA book our excursions for this cruise since I will be gone when booking opens.

Judy