August 20, 2005 - L.A. to Port Canaveral - Eastbound Repo Cruise - The SHIP OF FOOLS Part 2

[mark & sandra]

Could those folks who have requested bus service to MCO after the cruise PM me their departing airline and departure times. The airline info is to see which side of the airport you'll need to be dropped off at and the time is to coordinate the bus leaving the port and to make sure that those with earlier departures leave as early as possible.

Those intending to continue their already long vacation plans might want to take the bus to MCO for a car rental. The rates to pick-up and return to MCO is about 1/2 the cost of rentals from the port and dropping off at MCO.


Tentative Dis Meet- Sunday
8/21/05
10:00-11:00 am
Rockin' Bar D or Studio C (to be determined)

Bartender service available if desired
Max. capacity is either 275 or 292 depending on location

Unofficial head count is needed to secure room: 216 so far


Mark & Sandra- (3)
Mississaugamom- (5)
piglet33- (3)
DisneyElf- (2)
izzinmac- (5)
bmwdsny- (4) or (6)
invaderzim- (3)
Grumbo- (6) or (7)
mickeyfan1- (1)
mamawanavacation- (2)
carolsherman- (3)
EileenAmI- (2)
Bob320- (1)
winotracy- (2)
DisCrazzy- (4)
Denise W- (2) or (3)
tigger24- (10)
DeverVal- (3)
RobinMarie- (2)
ehtpnt- (4)
wide awake- (5)
winnyis- (4)
Mom2Belle&PeterPan- (4)
rsschneck- (4)
sandygirl- (3)
Auntybrat- (2)
DonnaDavid- (2)
outahere- (3)
Denine- (3)
Scratch- (2)
Ivanova- (19)
NYGiantsRule-(4)
Gupsmom- (2)
Luv2Dream- (2) or (3)
kcashner- (2)
paulcrsb- (2)
KEH- (3)
Pamkass- (2)
"Ginger"- (2)
JiminyC fan- (2)
NYdiscruisers- (4)
Andrew DEREK UK- (1)
Dudette 1 & 2 & 3- (3)
Kpgclark- (2)
YrMajesty3- (5)
eye R.N.- (2)
Tinkerbel129- (3)
Chris Herbert- (4)
gaba2de- (4)
SFed- (5)
jweiss- (3)
big cheeser- (3)
dletz- (3)
jhemond- (2)
laurenk- (4)
Perdita&Pongo- (4)
mmouse37- (3)
ladypoo- (3)
dan and scott- (3)
ceejay 13- (4)
UMTerp- (4)
dencord7- (3)
Buckaroo's Dad- (3)

Possible Bus To MCO after cruise-Update

Are there any more people interested yet?? Our total so far is 80, and there is room for 55 per bus or 110 passengers in total.

If we use Mears Transportation and manage to fill the bus (capacity 55) the final cost will be $7.29 per person. If bus leaves the Port by 10:00am or so, it should put us at Orlando Airport by 11:00am. Cost for bus is 401.25 and tip is included as per my contact. Departing Airline is needed to make sure you are dropped off at correct side of terminal.

Some people have mentioned the bus times seem a little late. We can make our pick up time anytime we want and if we have 2 buses they can have different pick up times. Those with earlier flights will be put onto the earlier bus regardless of which bus you are now set for.

Melissa Ennis
Sales Manager
Mears Transportation
324 W Gore St.
Orlando Fl. 32806
407-254-0460
1-800-223-3868 ext. 0460


Possible Bus To MCO after cruise-Update--so far 85

1st Bus-

Mark & Sandra-(6)
DisneyElf-(2)
Winnyis-(4)
RobinMarie-(2)
wide awake-(3)
DisCrazzy-(4)
rsscheck-(5)
Denine-(3)
mickeyfan1- (1)
Denise W- (4)
sandygirl- (3)
"Ginger"- (3)
NYdiscruisers- (4)
Kpgclark- (4)
eye R.N.- (2)
Chris Herbert- (4)

----------------- Total is 54 (Bus #1 is full)
Bus # 1 has been reserved- Instructions on payments will follow

2nd Bus- if needed or desired- total for bus # 2 so far = 31

jweiss- (3)
SFed- (5)
ladypoo- (3)
laurenk- (4)
dan and scott- (6)
invaderzim- (3)
wide awake (add. 2 more)
dudette two- (3)
EileenAmI- (2)

PM me if interested in either one...Mark


Also Bmwdsny is linking early dining, and EileenAmI is linking late dining, so that a few DISboard friends can eat at the same rotation and sit near each other. We have about 90 linked so far...Mark

 

[winotracy]

Thanks So Much, Recieved The Priority Mail Package Today .. Wow that was Quick 2 Days.. Did not open, that is Jenn's Job.. thanks Peter

Peter, why are you trying to get me in trouble? Glad you got the package! Hope Jenn likes it

Tracy

 

[mark & sandra]

If only we had bmwdsny's home address. We could all send her packages. That would teach her...Mark

 

[piglet33]

Come on over to chat.

 

[invaderzim]

Mark:

Can I order four mats -- two of each design (if you are making the two different picture sizes)? I, too, will gladly pay for postage. I also sent you a PM about delivery.

Cathy

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Nanci (NYGiantsRule!) - Please check your PMs.

Thanks!

Barbara

 

[ehtpnt]

Mark please can we have two of the mats? And I will be happy to send you the money and postage so you can send them here. Thanks it is beautiful!

As for plans, we have our flights Delta from ABE to Orange County. Taxi to the HOJO. Friday at DL and the Dis meet at the HOJO. Saturday off on Bobs' bus to the port. On the third I think we are taking Disney transfer to MCO and then Delta back to ABE. Where hopefully one of the children will be waiting to pick up their parental units. Guess we really only have to worry about the excursions and the tickets for DL. Gee we're further along than I thought.

Estelle

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

I have Mel's home address, but no way am I giving it out to you - she's the Fearless Leader of the Sisterhood!!! We sisters stand by each other. Mel, I'll send ya' mail! Don't listen to the male nonsense of the LooneyHOOD side!

Barbara

If only we had bmwdsny's home address. We could all send her packages. That would teach her...Mark

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

OMG Mark, that is outstanding!!! What a talent you have!!! Someone will be one lucky cruiser!

Barbara

I mentioned last night that I've been working on a frame job for our cruise. This is a test version. I think that I will make the center area that now holds 3 pins in the shape of Mickey Mouse into 1 single round opening to hold a pin or medallion. Other changes are still coming, but I thought you'd like to see the work in progress. A very lucky cruiser will be the recipient of this piece. The photo that is inserted is for effect only. You'll will be putting your own photo in it's place...Mark

 

[ladypoo]

another task completed. Now we just need to get passports and tickets to DL. Slowly but surely we are getting there

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

OK, now I see we all get to order these...WOW, MAJOR MAJOR WOW!!! Mark, that is extremely generous of you! Brian and I would love to have two mats. We will be sure to thank you properly on the cruise. You rock LooneyHOOD brother and are off probation from the Sisterhood for a few minutes in time, lol!

We'd be happy to send you packaging with proper postage so you could ship it...that would be alot of mats to carry on board. Just let us know how much we owe you and what would be best for you.

Really, this is amazing...thank you!!!!!!

Barbara (Doing the happy dance here!)

Mark - I am truly in awe of your artistic talent.

It looks absolutely incredible, and I'VE GOT TO HAVE ONE!!!!
(Well, actually two - Auntie Kay will need one for her Disney Room at home too!)

You are amazing to do this for us. Will you be OK with dragging all the mats to LA yourself??? I don't mind paying shipping if it makes things easier for you.

Thank you so much!
Arlene

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Feel better big cheeser, and hope the rest of your family does not get it. Thanks for the great rendition of the song! I'm going to brush up on my dancing...dh and I love to dance...don't know a lot of steps, but do love to rock & roll and more!

Barbara

'Night all - heading off to bed to sleep off the flu - got to go to work tomorrow - oh, and yes, it's Desperate Housewives coming on as well. Now if only Disney could get teri hatcher on board - oh well, a Brother can only dream!

 

[ivanova]

Question for you West Coast DL experts. Can you make advanced Priority Seating arrangements for Blue Bayou? If not, what is the best strategy for getting in. I know we want to do it at least once, probably early lunch.

Yes you can and I would STRONGLY suggest that you do so - I think you can make priority seating ressies 60-90 days in advance.

 

[ivanova]

Planning stages:

What's been done:
We're booked for HISP for 8/19

We've figured out how to get to the cruise terminal & where we're parking the vehicles

We have about 1/2 of the cruise fare due (paying off with bonus check in March)

We have group airfare booked for Monday 09/05 from MCO to LAX for $126.51 per person on United (don't have to pay though until July 31st)

What we still need to do:
arrange for accommodations for 9/3 and 9/4 nights ... preferably at our timeshare

arrange for rental car(s) in Florida

arrange for KSC tickets for 9/3 after we diembark the Magic

make dinner ressies for 9/3 and/or 9/4 for a rather large group

finish paying off Discovery Cove (9/4/05)

figure out how to get from LAX to where the cars are parked on 9/5

Okay, I know I'm forgettin' something......

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Just had fun chatting with Mel and Mark, thanks guys!

Wanted to thank Renee' BIG TIME before I log off...I just cannot wait to receive those, you are AWESOME!!!

Mickey thanks to Marsha too!!! Got the best Ship of Fools friends around!

G'nite from very close to our port in CA.

Barbara

 

[Bmwdsny]

Yes you can and I would STRONGLY suggest that you do so - I think you can make priority seating ressies 60-90 days in advance.

What is Blue Bayou?? a place to eat???? i only know that name, that it is a song by Linda Ronstandt.

 

[ivanova]

What is Blue Bayou?? a place to eat???? i only know that name, that it is a song by Linda Ronstandt.

it is a restaurant inside the Pirates of the Caribbean - somewhat on the pricey side but very nice

 

[Jazzman]

it is a restaurant inside the Pirates of the Caribbean - somewhat on the pricey side but very nice

Blue Bayou is awesome! Denise and I ate there many years ago; you are right at the opening scene from Pirates of the Carribean, siting uder a bunch of trees looking out at the bayou. Actually similar in idea to the restaraunt at Mexico in WDW, but more intimate.

-Jazz

 

[Scratch42]

Ok, now I have caught up and have to remember I left off on page 706!LOL

Since I probably will only be quickly lurking today and before I have a Senior Moment,

Mark if you are making two sizes for the picture part of the mat, could you put me down for one of each!

That is going to make one AWESOME Souvie!

TIA

Scratch

 

[mickeyfan1]

Good morning and good bye to all! I am off to hop in the shower, then taking Max to The Barking Dog Kennel and Doggy Day Care, and then to the airport. The dreaded storm is just light rain so I am off to DC for the weekend. Y'all be real good, no infighting, stay off the "other" thread if you can't play nice. I will miss you in chat, just can't see schlepping the laptop with me.

Can't wait to get back and upload the artwork to Cafepress, and get caught up!