August 20, 2005 - L.A. to Port Canaveral - Eastbound Repo Cruise - The SHIP OF FOOLS Part 3

[RobinMarie]

Cathy I'm sending you positive vibes for the results of your tests.

 

[mmouse37]

I never received my Chadwick's order. It was placed on 2/27. I called today and was told that it will NOT be sent becasue I ordered more than one free item. They can not cancel it, and it will remain in "in process" status forever. They weren't going to contact me that it wasn't being processed. I feel cheataed and rejected!!!!! ~Jen, who has been too busy to follow the cruise thread lately....

Hmmm....i also orderd two free gifts (separate orders) and received both of the orders. Too bad the clothing I ordered is not to my liking and will be returning the two tops....Hope it works out for you!!! It would have been nice of them to let you know, though!!!

 

[mark & sandra]

Mark - do you think you will have any cancellations for the bus from PC to MCO? I looked at airfare and the prices are pretty good right now. I currently have DCL air and transfers booked but would like to travel to LA a day early. Just trying to gauge my costs for transfers if I don't use DCL ones.

I would be happy to put your name onto a wait list. If anyone cancels I will certainly give those people waiting a call. If enough people decide to join, there is always the option of another bus...Mark

 

[Perdita&Pongo]

CHADWICK'S - I placed my order with 4 free gifts, 30% off highest & free shipping and received everything no problem. Unfortunately, the top I ordered was too big (they were out of size L when I ordered so I just went up a size to XL, especially since it looked small on the model). I called to initiate an exchange (they now have size L in stock - go figure) so I have that ball rolling, but I am worried I'll be 'caught" and they'll charge me for the extra freebies or something. I have my fingers crossed that that won't be the case!!

AIRFARE - I have been watching airfares for our return flight daily, but today I finally jumped on the bandwagon! I booked Spirit non-stop from MCO to Chicago O'Hare (ORD) for $89.70 total each (4 of us). I've had my eye on their Saturday morning flight on September 3rd, but it was at 10:45am - too early! They had a 6:35pm flight, but it was $25 each more and I didn't want to sit at MCO all afternoon. Well low and behold Spirit changed their flight schedule and the morning flight is now leaving at 12:25pm! Yippee!! So I booked it, Dan-o!! One more thing to cross off the endless list!

We had already booked our ORD-LAX flight back in early February: Aug. 18th non-stop on American at 10:25am arives 12:40pm for $89.20 total each.

 

[eye R.N.]

Hmmm....i also orderd two free gifts (separate orders) and received both of the orders. Too bad the clothing I ordered is not to my liking and will be returning the two tops....Hope it works out for you!!! It would have been nice of them to let you know, though!!!

Never got my order either. Glad to know what happened to it. Oh well money saved for the cruise.

Green with envy of those that have already seen Wicked. I've been wanting to see it since before it opened.

Guess I'll look at SWA to see if my Air Tran ressie from MCO to BWI is still a good deal.

I am booked on Song for MCO to LAX so I am happy to hear good things about the airline.

Dee (who just got to download the newsletter today)

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Hello Fools Buddies! I went through our mail today, and earlier this week we received a special AP passport for DL/DCA!!! (Can you believe I did not see it until today?!) Anyway, it had some descriptions for the special activitities happening for the 50th, so I typed it up and am posting it here! Enjoy!
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Enclosed in the Spring Newsletter mailing, is a commemorative DL Resort 50th Anniversary Passport Guide – created exclusively for our Annual Passholders! Inside you'll discover a wealth of special offers and opportunities, many of them just for AP's – so be sure to bring it with you each time you visit the Resort. Also included in the pages of the Passport Guide are sneak previews of all the 50th festivities, including an out-of-this-world new attraction, a spectacular parade, a dazzling fireworks show and lots more!

GOLDEN MICKEY MOUSE EARS!
Be appropriately attired for the 50th anniversary celebration - all the way to the tips of your ears. Purchase your pair of Golden Mickey Mouse ears ($10.00, plus tax, for kids at heart; $9.50, plus tax, for kids) at Fantasyland Mad Hatter, Main Street Mad Hatter, Hatmosphere and other select Resort merchandise locations.

“REMEMBER…DREAMS COME TRUE”
Fireworks Spectacular

Created especially for our 50th anniversary celebrations, this amazing nighttime show takes you on a sight-and-sound journey through five decades of Disneyland adventures. New launch locations add a surprising twist and Tinker Bell actually soars out over the audience during this dazzling pyrotechnical spectacular!

BUZZ LIGHTYEAR ASTRO BLASTERS

Beginning March 17, you’ll be able to navigate your very own Star Cruiser through tricky twists and turns while zapping away with your laser cannon, racking up points as you battle to free the universe from the clutches of the evil Emperor Zurg! When your’re done, you can e-mail your score and photo to family and friends. And starting this summer, you’ll be able to team up with online players for an added dimension of fun!

BLOCK PARTY BASH

Our big 50th anniversary celebration spills over into Disney’s California Adventure park with this street extravanganza that lets you dance and play with stars from the Walt Disney Pictures presentations of the Pixar Animation Studios films “Toy Story”; “Monsters Inc.”,’ “A Bug’s Life” and “The Incredibles.” But it’s not all action – music has a starring role too! We’ve taken some of the greatest party tunes of all time and given them a little “Disney makeover!”

WALT DISNEY’S PARADE OF DREAMS

Featuring the largest cast of Disney peformers ever assembled – including more than 50 Disney Characters – this interactive parade experience stops along the way to share dreams of enchantment, adventure, imagination, laughter, and other worlds. Bursting with energy and filled with surprises, “Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams” is sure to be one of your favorite parts of our 50th anniversary celebrations!

50TH ANNIVERSARY SLEEPING BEAUTY CASTLE

Just in time for the big party, the castle has been restored to its original luster and will be decked out in regal splendor. Sparkling with jewls and topped with five golden crowns, it sets the tone for this spectacular event. By day it glitters and by night it glows with vibrant colors and dazzling lights.

 

[dletz]

What does the ap passport look like, I haven't gotten mine yet, but have heard lots of people have. I'm wondering if I should call them up or wait it out. You'd think living in the same city it would be here by now.

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Hope you receive it soon Donna! It looks like a small passport - 3 1/2" X 5", navy blue, with Sleeping Beauty's Castle on the front with small gold pixie dust and Tink with small gold pixie dust on the back. You can see it at the AP website.

www.disneyland.com/ap

It was inside the 8 1/2" X 11" Spring AP newsletter. Mine came wrapped in plastic and the passport fell out as I opened it.

Pixie Dust that it comes to you soon! There are some cool coupons too!

(BTW, Tracy - I have an AP coupon to share with friends/family for 2 day park hoppers that you can have if you want to use it it in May. Great deal! I will PM you with the info. this weekend. Then, if you can use it, I'll mail it to you.)

What does the ap passport look like, I haven't gotten mine yet, but have heard lots of people have. I'm wondering if I should call them up or wait it out. You'd think living in the same city it would be here by now.

 

[dletz]

Actually, they don't have the new newsletter up on the site yet, it's still the Holiday one, I've been checking everyday for about 2 weeks. I didn't get the newsletter at all. I'm sure I didn't just miss it. I know there's some coupons and stuff in there, do any of the expire soon, if so, I'm gonna do something about it sooner rather than later.

Donna

 

[dan and scott]

AIRFARE - I have been watching airfares for our return flight daily, but today I finally jumped on the bandwagon! I booked Spirit non-stop from MCO to Chicago O'Hare (ORD) for $89.70 total each (4 of us). I've had my eye on their Saturday morning flight on September 3rd, but it was at 10:45am - too early! They had a 6:35pm flight, but it was $25 each more and I didn't want to sit at MCO all afternoon. Well low and behold Spirit changed their flight schedule and the morning flight is now leaving at 12:25pm! Yippee!! So I booked it, Dan-o!! One more thing to cross off the endless list!

We had already booked our ORD-LAX flight back in early February: Aug. 18th non-stop on American at 10:25am arives 12:40pm for $89.20 total each.

Nancy-
Congrats on the airfare!

Dan

 

[winnyis]

Im finally starting to get all my planning done

So far:
Bought Airfare for both legs of the flights ($700 total for all 4 of us R/T- Thanks SWA)
Booked HISP
Bus to MCO after cruise (Mark - check is going out tomorrows mail and I will PM you with flight info)


Need to Do:
Pay off cruise (Have money already just need to call Costco)
Book Shuttle from LAX to HISP
Decide on Excursions
Arrange for someone to take care of our dog


Why do I feel like Im forgetting something.

 

[winotracy]

(BTW, Tracy - I have an AP coupon to share with friends/family for 2 day park hoppers that you can have if you want to use it it in May. Great deal! I will PM you with the info. this weekend. Then, if you can use it, I'll mail it to you.)

Can't wait to see the info! Thanks Barbara!

Tracy

 

[DenverVal]

According to this site the total distance in nautical miles is about 5,217.3!

So not a bad estimate, eh?

 

[invaderzim]

Yes, I have. I'm feeling a little lost without any Wicked tickets in the works, but I'm thinking that we may have to try to get tickets to Spamalot before it becomes impossible!

One fun thing I get to take advantage of working at a university -- bus trips to plays. Next Saturday we're going to see "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" with John Lithgow and on April 16th we're going to see "Spamalot". I'm so mad -- I set the tape this morning before work to tape the cast on The Today Show and my tape ran out before they came on! Bummer.

Would love to see Wicked and The Producers!

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

No, they do not show the newsletter, but...

They do show what the passport looks like if you click on "special offers" in the AP section and scroll down. It will give you a picture of the passport.

The coupons to give to family/friends are good for 5/5/05 to 6/17/05. You do get some info. on pins and obtain a coupon for a free mousepad that they will have until they run out. There is a coupon for March for 20% off a Buzz Lightyear magic straw. Hopefully, you'll see it in the mail tomorrow.

Tracy, I'm going to write the info. for you now and send you it via PM. Then, we may go to see the new Ice Princess movie - Brian is really tired tonight though, so we may pass and take dd & her two friends tomorrow instead.

Actually, they don't have the new newsletter up on the site yet, it's still the Holiday one, I've been checking everyday for about 2 weeks. I didn't get the newsletter at all. I'm sure I didn't just miss it. I know there's some coupons and stuff in there, do any of the expire soon, if so, I'm gonna do something about it sooner rather than later.

Donna

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Tracy, I sent you a PM. I just wanted to post this to bug the LooneyHOODs!

Tracy, I'm going to write the info. for you now and send you it via PM.

 

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[Bmwdsny]

Thank you Barbara for sharing the DL news!!!
Can't wait to get those Godlen Mickey Ears!!!!!

 

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