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

[ThreeCircles]

Originally posted by twhipple
Jason, how would the sub-forums be set up? Would you do that or could we do that as we found a new one?

I could set up the sub-forums based on suggestions from all of you. I'm not sure if others could do this as well but it's something I could look into.

What if on Three Circles site we just did an index of thread and page number for info. Jason, could this be edited by more than one person?

Unfortunately, one password and user ID grants access to everything on the server that houses ThreeCircles.net. So, only I could edit the index and I don't think I could keep up with that much work!


Here's an example of a similar board that another DISer set up for the Disney Magic Halloween '04 Cruise: http://halloweenmagic.proboards33.com/index.cgi

 

[Grumbo]

UMterp.

Planning" but tell me more..
We are booked in at the Holiday Inn Express, 435 Katell Ave, Anaheim.
There are 2 H.I. Expresses and a couple of H.I.'s.
Is THIS the one you stayed at?

Cheers,
Grumbo

 

[UMTerp]

Grumbo - Yup, that's the one. We selected it because my DH is a member of their priority club.

We traveled from the East coast so were tired when we arrived. When to the room and noticed it was hot. Turned on the A/C and went to get some dinner. Still not cool when we returned. DH went to the front desk four different times (1/2 hr+ wait in between) before they sent someone to look at the A/C. Mechanic finally confirmed that A/C was broken. 9PM they agree to move us. Asked to be returned to original room after A/C fixed because new room was small/noisy - close to pool. Found out in the morning that they put someone else in the room. Desk clerk admitted that they knew the A/C was broken before they put us in the room. Tried to contact the manager and was told that she didn't arrive until 10AM. Not wanting to waste our time in DL we left a message for her. No response to any messages for the next two days. Finally got a message from the manager on the third day that she would give us a discount off of our room. I felt that we were more than patient with the staff and that they were totally unresponsive. I would not stay there again.

On the positive side - they had an underground parking garage so our car didn't get too hot, fairly easy walk to DL and they had a free continental breakfast.

Check out this site for other folks feedback: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUser...ress_Anaheim_Maingate-Anaheim_California.html

Good luck,

UMTerp

 

[Scratch42]

For those that want to book the REAS Package we can now do so!

:thewave: :thewave:

I just did!

So now I will not longer need JGE's services!

I had them stumpted since I don't have a SO! Well at least I will be guaranteed a massage a week!LOL

A Gal's gotta treat herself!

Have a Great Disney Day Everybody!

Scratch

 

[Grumbo]

Thats why we went due to Priority Club card.
We are only staying one night.
It "looked" OK in the flyer. There are 8 other H.I. owned properties close as well but the breakfast is a plus for us as we'd rather get going right away and it saves money rather than a sit down breakfast.
Reading reviews of other places you get so many varying reports. Having worked in Niagara Falls for most of my career I've been into hundreds of hotels/motels. Some major chains are dumps, most mom and pop ones are not up to snuff. I generally try to stick with major brands, although I know it won't guarantee you something good the odds are better.

Thanks and now what do I do

Cheers,
Grumbo

 

[Grumbo]

So now I will not longer need JGE's services!

You traitorous Colonial Scratch!!!!

OK is it $399 and what do you get or will they give you for the price?

Cheers,
Grumbo

 

[Mom2Belle&PeterPan]

Originally posted by Bmwdsny
Thanks so much Barbara for the PPH info...I am struggling which hotel to stay in...DLH or PPH!!! PPh is less DVC points than DLH....What to do, what to do??? :

Tough decision Melinda! If you need the points for future trips, I'd say do PP. Otherwise, my first choice would be the DL Hotel.

I'll try and stop over to PP sometime soon to check things out. Will let you know. Not sure when exactly it will be as we have two family vacation trips coming up, but my kids & dh want to go to the parks soon!

HOT in Southern CA this week, back to our usual summer weather here!

Scratch42: Thanks for the REAS info. - just booked it thanks to your info.!

Barbara PS!!! Scratch42 - Is it your birthday?!!! If so, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, have a great one!!!!!!!

 

[mississaugamom]

Happy Birthday, Janet! :thewave:

Arlene

 

[Scratch42]

Originally posted by Grumbo
You traitorous Colonial Scratch!!!!

OK is it $399 and what do you get or will they give you for the price?

Cheers,
Grumbo

It's $339 now.

It's the same as everybody elses but I and I alone get both massages! So I will book one per week!

Plus I will treate DD to the Breaky in Bed but I get her Mimmosa!LOL I won't have to do the ressie rush for Palo! I want to make sure I get the Tea and Brunch! Dinner will be taken care of!

I just could not see myself sweatin' on Secret 7 Aft Deck in a Glad Bag!LOL Forest Green is not my colour!

Mississaguamom ~ Thanks! This is my present to myself! I figure I will break it up over two years!LOL This and next! Hey I just bought DD a Playstation2, this will be my playstation!LOL

Scratch

 

[Grumbo]

Happy Birthday Scratch....

$339 isn't as bad as we'd been lead to believe then....
Did they guarantee you the brunch and tea though?
I know when I booked it this March it was a "courtesy" and I've read others not getting it when they went to get it.

Have a great day ..

Cheers,
Grumbo

 

[Scratch42]

No Guarantee on the Brunch or Tea but I figure that is only two ressies that I will have to worry about and with it being a 14 day will have a better chance. In January got the Brunch but was second on the wait list for Tea. Never got a call so .... but I knew we would be heading back!LOL

When I found out it was only $339 instead of the $399 I figured what the hey! Plus more "Dust Collectors for my Disney Collection!"

I also found out I have the package deal with the 3-days prior at DL so I will be getting the commemorative whatever it is they are giving!

Scratch

 

[twhipple]

Happy Birthday Scratch!

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Bmwdsny...how did you find out the points needed for a stay at DL (or are you using 2004 points??)--I called DVC and found out that I probably won't have enough points anyway but she told me that the 2005 points chart isn't out yet?? I also argued with her because she told me that I couldn't book a room at DL resorts until 7 months out and I knew it was 11 months out--she checked with a supervisor and I was right. Let me know how you find out the points since I can't find my DVC book at the moment!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Scratch!!!

 

[Bmwdsny]

Originally posted by Sarah'sMomfrom PA
Bmwdsny...how did you find out the points needed for a stay at DL (or are you using 2004 points??)--I called DVC and found out that I probably won't have enough points anyway but she told me that the 2005 points chart isn't out yet?? I also argued with her because she told me that I couldn't book a room at DL resorts until 7 months out and I knew it was 11 months out--she checked with a supervisor and I was right. Let me know how you find out the points since I can't find my DVC book at the moment!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Scratch!!!

Oh, i am using the 2004 points to get a general idea! I called DVC this week and i was mad that the points are not out for 2005 yet for California...I told them what about guests who wants to go DL in January which is 6 months from now and she didn't have an answer!! I can't make ressies until Sept anyway and i EXPECT the points to be out by then or ELSE!!! That is my biggest beef with DVC that they should have ALL THE POINTS ready available for all areas. Yes, it is 11 months, not 7 months out which the DVC rep confirm that with me. I deal with DVC in Sept if the points are not out yet by then...They don't know who they are messing with!! LOL!!!

BTW, Happiest Birthday, Scratch!!!

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Thanks, Melinda and I agree with you. I really feel that DVC should have had their act together long before now...seems that everyone but them knew about this cruise.....duh??? Thats why whenever I get an answer that I don't agree with, I always ask the representative to check with a supervisor because this woman that I had today was insistent that the booking window was 7 months and I kept disagreeing with her and asked to speak to a supervisor..she put me on hold and then came back and said, yes, it was 11 months and I wanted to scream into the phone (but I didn't)...I TOLD YOU SO!!!

Could you email me a general idea of what the points are since I can't find my book? Thanks. Mary Jo

 

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Did everyone from PA; NY; NJ; DE check out the thread started on the Dis meet Board...they are trying to put together a hugh disney meet in Allentown, PA sometime in June, 2005....check it out and if interested, get on the email list.

Since I have no clue how to post a thread link, I just wanted to let everyone know that on the Community Boards, there is a thread entitled "Do you have a free offer to share? and there are lots of free items to be had....I replied to the free Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and the Free Snuggle Fabric Softener. We all need to save some money to go on this cruise, don't we??

Scratch42...are you paying for the REAS with Canadian Tire Money??

I showed my daughter the nasty feet picture and she did something and it came up as our wallpaper...how disqusting to turn on the computer to four pictures of those uglllly feet!!! Needless to say, we got rid of that wallpaper pretty fast!!

 

[NYdiscuisers]

Originally posted by ThreeCircles
and new massages could either be posted here....

I'm game for anything though! As I said, all of the ideas sound great and I'm sure they all would work.

Hey Jason,

Jazzman and Grumbo might not like you horning in on the JGE REAS package?

Paul

 

[ThreeCircles]

Originally posted by NYdiscuisers
Hey Jason,

Jazzman and Grumbo might not like you horning in on the JGE REAS package?

Paul

Hey! No one ever accused me of being able to spell!

 

[Bmwdsny]

Originally posted by Sarah'sMomfrom PA
Could you email me a general idea of what the points are since I can't find my book? Thanks. Mary Jo

Yeah, some of those DVC rep are really somthing else!! I should work there since i seem to know more than they do!! LOL!!!

Can you PM me of your e mail address?? I will scan and attach the 2004 points.

Oh, that Allentown meet will be COOL!! I will definetly make it to that!!!

 

[gassmandy]

Happy Birthday Scratch!!

Also--just wanted to let everyone know that mine and my dd's portion of the cruise is PAID IN FULL!!!!! We just got our reimbursement check from our med. insurance company from the birth of my daughter. When I found out I was pregnant (almost 2 years ago) I begged my dh to let me use the same mid-wife my sister used so I could have an all natural home-birth!! Well, she cost $4000 for all pre-natal appts. and for the birth/post natal appts. We had to pay her up front and deal w/ insurance ourselves. To make a long story not so long--it took them 15 months from her D.O.B. (and several calls from me) to finally reimburse us.
YAY!!!!!!!!!! Now I just need to rack up disney dollars for spending!!!!