April 5, 2008 7 Night Western

[Mom24Princesses]

A little stressful at first BUT I got everything when I wanted it.

I only booked Palo Brunch and Dinner and the Pirate Encounter on Grand Cayman.

Now as long as we get the dinner rotation I hope for and they leave Pirate Night on Wednesday!!

Good Night!

 

[Mom24Princesses]

sorry computer trouble

 

[NenaCruise]

well am about to meltdown boo hoo....i closed the browser...i'll have t wait till morning to try again....

 

[kimlam1]

I was able to restart the browser and log back in. Got mostly what I wanted. I too am hoping they keep the pirate night on Wednesday.

Fingers crossed,
Kim

 

[NenaCruise]

Still bummed out...I paid AAA on Friday half cash and half credit cards...wonder if that slowed me down...I am still getting the message after restarting the browser...hope they have what I need by tomorrow (Monday)...as that is when AAA opens and I can get Disney on the phone

Wish me luck

Mom24Princesses...what time did you get the Pirate Encounter...we want to do that...

 

[jk8]

Hello all!

I was getting the error message last night, too. But, in the end got what I wanted.

Nena, I hope you get yours resolved soon!

 

[Yonkrs_Girl]

I was getting another type of error message and had to restart my Explorer many times. It was frustrating though that I could only book up to 4 when there are 8 adults in our group and my friend was only able to book 2 and not 4 - does anyone know why that might be? We are new to the Castaway Club early booking and weren't able to get anything at the 75 day mark last time so thought I would ask here.

I did get dinner, brunch and high tea but not for everyone in our party so it wsa good and not so good for us

So glad many got exactly what they wanted - makes it worth being awake!!

 

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Hi Everyone!

Sorry...wanted to ask opinions on some excurions...

Has anyone been to Grand Cayman before and if so...do you recommend one beach over another. I have read that there are excursions for Boatawain's Beach, Rum Point Beach & Seven Mile Beach. We have me, DH, DS-8, DD-5 so DH and I were just wondering if one of these is better for us to do. SInce we had the Double Dip at CC last cruise - we would really love to get another beach day in but just not sure where the best place is to do that. Seems to be alot to do in Key West so not there. Also, does anyone have an opinion on the Conch Train vs. the Trolley and do you recommend those.

Basically any information on excursions you can help with, would be greatly appreciated

THANKS SO MUCH!!! WOOO HOOOO - 89 days to go...88 until we head to FL!!!!!

 

[NenaCruise]

Hi all I guess the earliest I can get this resolved is tomorrow so I won't keep my hopes down. I'll look on the bright side Yonkers Girl ---YEAH 88 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ok enough of that LOL....I've been to Grand Cayman and 7 mile beach is a must I am doing the Pirate Encounter this time for JOsh but the beach was pretty Mom's not going with us...she thought of meeting us when we finish the excursion so we can shop

I am doing the Coch Republic tour and Museum Package hopefully

I don't think there is a major difference between them.

You know there are rentals for electric cars---look like golf carts--daily ates range around $80 and you can drive yourself around Key West...I thought I would look into that sounds fun.

 

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Thanks so much, Nena! We were thinking about the Electric Cards as well since it seems like a fun way to get around Key West and do some major exploring and not be locked into times, etc. We will most likely go with that in KW.

7 Mile Beach does sound very cool - so we may have to go with that! It looks like booking on GC is the better way to get around there, correct?

Good Luck with getting your stuff straightened out, Nena!

How old is Josh? I know you mentioned he may not stay in the clubs so was just wondering. My DD was 3 our first cruise and she had some issues adjusting there but as the cruise went on after the first 2 days - she was much better and with the pagers - it was great since I knew which message meant I REALLY had to go get her My DS was 6 at the time so he would go back and forth and be with her a little to help her get used to it.

88 days to go - Can you tall I love the dancing banana & Jumping Smiley - LOL

 

[NenaCruise]

I would book the GC 7 mile on the disney site Less complicated

Josh will be 10 next Thursday but he says he likes bonding time I am a single mom and work alot so I can understand but I told him that going to the Lab for some things will be lots of fun. He is interested but we'll see. I wanted to book a Palo brunch or tea on an at sea day...

I am keeping my fingers crossed...hugs

 

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Thanks! It looked like booking stuff for GC was definitely the better way to go.

I totally understand how your son feels. My mom was a single mom and although I had my grandparents in the same house growing up - I cherished the time with my mom as she worked full time, too. And what a great place to bond - the Disney Magic! LOL!

Thanks for all the excursion advice! We will be booking something in the next week or so once we talk to the rest of our travel group. Take Care!

 

[dmi188]

Nena, I hope you get it all resolved in the morning!

We are doing the trolley on our own at KW. We hear that it is right near port, and if you do it on your own, you can get on and off if you see something where you want to spend a little time. As long as you get back on and continue to go forward...one loop around, I guess. With Disney, they say you can't get off.

I know nothing of the beaches at GC, but I believe that Boatswain's is where the turtle farm is. I hear thats fun for the kids.

Guess I can go back to school tomorrow smiling...my Spring Break plans are set and its less than 3 months away!

 

[NenaCruise]

uuuuuuuuuggggggggggghhhhh school tomorrow...do I have to get back to teaching Its final exams this week so I got a little down time

It will work itself out....I did not know you could not get off the trolley with Disney I'm going to have to think this stuff through...HUGS!!!!

I am going to look for a site that makes t-shirts and I'll create something you all might like to use and perhaps order from the site directly...

 

[dmi188]

uuuuuuuuuggggggggggghhhhh school tomorrow...do I have to get back to teaching Its final exams this week so I got a little down time

It will work itself out....I did not know you could not get off the trolley with Disney I'm going to have to think this stuff through...HUGS!!!!

I am going to look for a site that makes t-shirts and I'll create something you all might like to use and perhaps order from the site directly...

I am a teacher aide with CD and LD primary kids...there is no down time!!

 

[jk8]

I was getting another type of error message and had to restart my Explorer many times. It was frustrating though that I could only book up to 4 when there are 8 adults in our group and my friend was only able to book 2 and not 4 - does anyone know why that might be? We are new to the Castaway Club early booking and weren't able to get anything at the 75 day mark last time so thought I would ask here.

I did get dinner, brunch and high tea but not for everyone in our party so it wsa good and not so good for us

So glad many got exactly what they wanted - makes it worth being awake!!

I had my travel agent link our ressies with our other group via their reservation number. I was able to see their names and book a table at Palo with them if we wanted. Maybe that is the trouble?

 

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Jk8

I was able to see all of their names as well since we are all linked together, too but it would only let me book a table for 4 at the most - not 8 - for all of our group. It said that was all that was available! UGH!! We will see if they can make arrangements for us once we are on the ship but we are all ok with the way it worked out if not

Thanks so much!

Has anyone ever done the Turtle Farm and/or Seven Mile Beach on their own at GC? The times don't work out very well to book both through Disney.

 

[dmi188]

This is my first Western, so I only know what I've read. Sorry!

 

[kimlam1]

We're planning to do the Key West trolley on our own, 7-mile beach on our own and the dolphin experience on our own. Wish us luck!

When I tried to book Palo etc. I had linked reservations, but it would only let me book a table for two, and couldn't start with the other couple as they are first timers. I also didn't see any of the manicure, hair and special port day spa offerings like the ladies morning. I guess we just book those when we get onboard?

Kim

 

[dmi188]

I am no longer getting email notification of new posts on this thread, is anyone else??