August 16, 2011, Disney Dream - Part 3

[lisare]

Lands End cover ups came today Can I just say I LOVE THEM!!!!!! Thanks to whom ever post the codes & suggestion first. I think I might have to take one for a test run at our swim club today and pretend I'm on the the dream.

 

[sdchickie]

Got my Magical Express tags in the mail yesterday! Vacation is getting closer!!!

 

[MrsJobba1]

Got my Magical Express tags in the mail yesterday! Vacation is getting closer!!!

Thank you sooo much for reminding me . We have a town car picking us up from airport but need to organise Magical express to take us back for going home. - I had not even contemplated going home yet

 

[kritter]

The pain is getting better...as for my family waiting on me, my mom stayed with us for the first two weeks, so she's been a great help. She leaves on Sat., so we'll see what the rest os the time will be like.

Please rest.. We want you all better for the cruise.....Thinking about you!!

 

[kritter]

Ok, so I broke down and ordered the ebags too! Now, I can't wait for them to get here...

I want to order another set did you find a code or anything??

 

[sherreis]

Wow, only six weeks until we sail!! 42 days minus the 5 days at vero and that is 37days until vacation!!

Sorry, I have been more lurking than posting these days, but hopefully I will finalize all our travel plans, so I can be on here more! Trying decent price for to find a rental car. I got a great price for a Ford Escape, but I am not sure if it will be big enough for 2 adults, 3 kids and luggage. The kids are just going to have to sit on the suitcases!! LOL!!

Hope everyone had a nice July 4th. Tomorrow we are going on a boat ride leaving from West Point, my sister works at the hospital. Not sure what to expect, except dreaming of sailing on the Dream!

I am with you on the rentals. Can't believe the price differences between now and last year. Boat ride-- nice! It is so pretty up there. Our vacation last summer was a road trip in New York/Niagara Falls.

Did you check the price on the minivan? I have been looking at that Escape rate, and I didn't think it would hold enough luggage, but the mini van was not that much more. Only about $20 more for the 3 days I needed it for.

Which car rental agency are you using?

Got my Magical Express tags in the mail yesterday! Vacation is getting closer!!!

Always a great day in my household as well.

 

[sherreis]

How to tell that vacation is getting closer????


I'm here on the Disboards instead of working....

I am lucky in that I work from home.

 

[elgerber]

Which car rental agency are you using?

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It was Thrifty, I assumed that's where you you had the Escape, because I saw they were practically giving them away.

 

[cutiebug712]

Hi everyone! My name is Jessie and I'll be cruising with Joanna (mjasp) for my best friend's sweet 16 cruise! I was wondering if there are going to be anyone else in the vibe with us? I can't wait for the cruise, it can't come soon enough.

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Hi everyone! My name is Jessie and I'll be cruising with Joanna (mjasp) for my best friend's sweet 16 cruise! I was wondering if there are going to be anyone else in the vibe with us? I can't wait for the cruise, it can't come soon enough.

CIAO !! WELCOME

in our big group !!!!

You will have a blast !!! laura

 

[elgerber]

Hi everyone! My name is Jessie and I'll be cruising with Joanna (mjasp) for my best friend's sweet 16 cruise! I was wondering if there are going to be anyone else in the vibe with us? I can't wait for the cruise, it can't come soon enough.

Hi Jessie, welcome aboard! My daughter Alexa turned 15 in January, she will be in the Vibe with you!

 

[hmansure]

I know-- MCO security is so variable! I'm hoping that Sunday AM is a little better than later in the day on Sunday... We'll just have to be in line for the first transfer bus. At least we'll be able to go straight to security when we arrive. Do you still go through customs, just not with your checked luggage? (Does that mean you have to make sure you are hand-carrying anything that could require customs inspection?)

Just flew out of MCO this past Sunday. It was fairly crowded at 7:30AM, but I've seen it worse there. Security line was about 20 minutes.

 

[gfolchick]

Just flew out of MCO this past Sunday. It was fairly crowded at 7:30AM, but I've seen it worse there. Security line was about 20 minutes.

That's pretty good...last October I was flying solo back home and had over a 45 min wait, even in the singles line...it started to get ugly (preminitions of DCL terminal after time change ).



Did you hear the new rumor (and I don't know when it would take effect) that you won't be able to bring your own alcohol onboard? It was buried in one of the new check in time threads.

 

[jenanderson]

Just thought I would share the response I got from Disney regarding my e-mail to them about the port arrival time:

7/1/11

Dear Jen,

Thank you for your e-mail.

We truly appreciate your concerns and your email has been shared with
the appropriate management teams. It is not our intent to upset our
loyal Disney Cruise Line Guests.

Please also accept our genuine regret for any confusion or
disappointment.

As you know, effective August 2nd, there is going to be a change to the
operational hours of the cruise terminal in Port Canaveral.

In order to eliminate some of the wait Guests experience, the cruise
terminal and parking facility in Port Canaveral will both open at
11:00am instead of 10:30am.

Please be aware, this is not the time you will embark the ship. It is
only the time to arrive at the cruise terminal. Embarkation still begins
approximately 1:00pm.

Here is some information regarding the Port Arrival Time:

*You will be issued a boarding number for a boarding group at check-in.
*The boarding number is predetermined by the time selected in the Port
Arrival Time form.
*If you have not selected an arrival time online, you may be delayed
entry into the cruise terminal until Guests with assigned times are
accommodated.
*You will board the ship once the boarding number has been called.

We encourage our Guests to arrive as close to their scheduled time as
possible. If you arrive early, you may be asked to wait until your
scheduled time to enter the terminal.

If you are traveling with another party and have chosen two separate
Port Arrival times, it is recommended to arrive at the later time in
order to ensure the entire party can be accommodated.

In addition, per our management team, we are not offering compensation
for any changes to your transportation.

We regret any disappointment and hope these concerns will not continue
to affect your regard for Disney. There is magic in the Disney name and
we anxiously anticipate sailing with you and your family in the near
future.

Sincerely,

Stephanie
Reservations Department
Disney Cruise Line

*If applicable, please include your full name, reservation number, and
phone number on all correspondence.

This is really interesting because it says that the terminal AND parking will open at 11:00 and not 10:30...this is interesting because I know some people still show 10:30 as their arrival time.

I am still very annoyed by it all because no where did they address the fact that I had a 10:30 arrival time that has been changed to 11:30 (even though I know that many people were able to keep their 10:30 arrival time).

I just feel like this is going to be a total mess.

 

[gfolchick]

I just feel like this is going to be a total mess.

Me too. I am still waiting my reply from DCL...

I know boarding is supposed to begin at 1 pm but can start as early as 11:45 am, wonder if that will get pushed off too with the later arrival/start check-in times.

 

[allardk46]

Hi everyone! My name is Jessie and I'll be cruising with Joanna (mjasp) for my best friend's sweet 16 cruise! I was wondering if there are going to be anyone else in the vibe with us? I can't wait for the cruise, it can't come soon enough.

My DD Bri will be in the vibe with you. She will be 15 in Sept.

The first shipment of lanyards was mailed out today. If your money has been received your lanyard is on the way. If you did not get a PM from me with the amount and address let me know.

Jen -interesting letter from DCL. I got the exact same one. Standard answer -disappointing.

Well I think we finally got summer weather here. 90 and hot.

Janeanne

 

[kritter]

My DD Bri will be in the vibe with you. She will be 15 in Sept.

The first shipment of lanyards was mailed out today. If your money has been received your lanyard is on the way. If you did not get a PM from me with the amount and address let me know.

Jen -interesting letter from DCL. I got the exact same one. Standard answer -disappointing.

Well I think we finally got summer weather here. 90 and hot.

Janeanne

I got a different response when did you get this one??

 

[kritter]

Just thought I would share the response I got from Disney regarding my e-mail to them about the port arrival time:

7/1/11

Dear Jen,

Thank you for your e-mail.

We truly appreciate your concerns and your email has been shared with
the appropriate management teams. It is not our intent to upset our
loyal Disney Cruise Line Guests.

Please also accept our genuine regret for any confusion or
disappointment.

As you know, effective August 2nd, there is going to be a change to the
operational hours of the cruise terminal in Port Canaveral.

In order to eliminate some of the wait Guests experience, the cruise
terminal and parking facility in Port Canaveral will both open at
11:00am instead of 10:30am.

Please be aware, this is not the time you will embark the ship. It is
only the time to arrive at the cruise terminal. Embarkation still begins
approximately 1:00pm.

Here is some information regarding the Port Arrival Time:

*You will be issued a boarding number for a boarding group at check-in.
*The boarding number is predetermined by the time selected in the Port
Arrival Time form.
*If you have not selected an arrival time online, you may be delayed
entry into the cruise terminal until Guests with assigned times are
accommodated.
*You will board the ship once the boarding number has been called.

We encourage our Guests to arrive as close to their scheduled time as
possible. If you arrive early, you may be asked to wait until your
scheduled time to enter the terminal.

If you are traveling with another party and have chosen two separate
Port Arrival times, it is recommended to arrive at the later time in
order to ensure the entire party can be accommodated.

In addition, per our management team, we are not offering compensation
for any changes to your transportation.

We regret any disappointment and hope these concerns will not continue
to affect your regard for Disney. There is magic in the Disney name and
we anxiously anticipate sailing with you and your family in the near
future.

Sincerely,

Stephanie
Reservations Department
Disney Cruise Line

*If applicable, please include your full name, reservation number, and
phone number on all correspondence.

This is really interesting because it says that the terminal AND parking will open at 11:00 and not 10:30...this is interesting because I know some people still show 10:30 as their arrival time.

I am still very annoyed by it all because no where did they address the fact that I had a 10:30 arrival time that has been changed to 11:30 (even though I know that many people were able to keep their 10:30 arrival time).

I just feel like this is going to be a total mess.

Interesting I thought yours was the same as mine this is what I got back::

7/1/11

Dear Kristin and Bruce,

Thank you for your email.

I sincerely regret the disappointment you have expressed.

In order to provide an accurate response to your email message regarding
your port arrival time and concerns, we need to conduct additional
research.

We appreciate your patience while we process your request and we look
forward to contacting you next week.

Sincerely,

Stephanie
Reservations Department
Disney Cruise Line

*If applicable, please include your full name, reservation number, and
phone number on all correspondence.

 

[jenanderson]

Interesting I thought yours was the same as mine this is what I got back::

7/1/11

Dear Kristin and Bruce,

Thank you for your email.

I sincerely regret the disappointment you have expressed.

In order to provide an accurate response to your email message regarding
your port arrival time and concerns, we need to conduct additional
research.

We appreciate your patience while we process your request and we look
forward to contacting you next week.

Sincerely,

Stephanie
Reservations Department
Disney Cruise Line

*If applicable, please include your full name, reservation number, and
phone number on all correspondence.

I did get the letter you posted first. The one I posted is the one that was sent to me late today.

 

[virginiamama]

Jen & Marsha, I pm'd you both yesterday.

Our family is getting SO excited!