August 28, 2004 "LOST AT SEA" Cruise

[Mary Anne]

Mary Rose, we bought into the DVC on our last Disney Cruise in 20000; We paid cash for that cruise. We own at BWV and at SS. Our feeling is points are to be used as you want to use them; no right way no wrong way.

We've paid points to go holiday times; week-end; you name it; I've also spent two week in Disney checking in and out on week-ends to save points.

Our next plan to to rent the OkWest Grand Villa for 5 days in 2006 and take family with us! In August it is only 250 points for the 5 days.

I've stayed at both the OkWest and BWV. We love Boardwalk for the area and OkWest for the laid back quiet LARGE (really large) rooms! I have to say we are a bit of a snob though, never stayed in a studio only one bedrooms and once a two bedroom for one night (we had guests).

 

[O'BWV]

Mary Anne - It must be great to have 400 points that is awesome. We only have 150 but it's enough for us to stay at the Contemporary for the Mon - Fri period and pay cash on the weekends. I'm looking forward to staying at OKW after the cruise. We are staying in a studio because we do need the Sat. stayover and still the Sat & Sun nites only cost 28 points. That leaves us enough points to go the Contemporary for 5 nights during Jersey week in Nov. DD is dancing in front of Cinderella's Castle with her dancing school. I can't believe how far 150 points go. 400 points must be great!


-Mary Rose

 

[Mary Anne]

Mary Rose, trust me once you stay in a DVC room be it a Studio or One bedroom, you won't use your points to stay in a regular Disney hotel again.

But that's the best part of DVC, you can use your points to do what you want with them. studiom, reg Disney Hotel, cruise! Like you said, best buy we ever did.

 

[Mjasp]

Cathy...I was feeling the same way with illness (not the catchy kind) It was too much of a chore to pack and such, I was getting VERY overwhelmed and really not looking forward to going. I've had my docs for a long time now and just filled them out last night and not without moaning and groaning.

I think we all need to start the drinking festivities to relax a little.

Bobby, you too are already on vacation? Why don't you head out tomorrow then if you are done working. You can always stay at my mother in laws instead of a hotel.

Watching the olympics, boy those divers are making me nervous.

 

[Mjasp]

For whoever is taking a limo to the port from the airport, which company did you use and if you don't mind what was the price. DD8 has always wanted to take a limo and since she has been not well lately, I may cave and go for it and surprise her.

TIA
Joanna

 

[MoranClan]

Joanna


Bobby has a honey-do list. Please don't encourage him to leave early! I probably won't see him for a whole day after this vacation until next years vacation! How did the shopping go?

We also had Dr. and dentist visits today.
Jessie has a whole tooth again

We are leaving on Thursday sometime in the afternoon. We need to visit with the new baby and drop off the dog in Howard Beach sometime before we leave.

And of course we need to pick up wine etc... Im voting for the creamsicle drinks. I've already shopped for larger sized clothes,given up my diet, and can't wait to eat myself silly next week!

Cindy

 

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by Mjasp
For whoever is taking a limo to the port from the airport, which company did you use and if you don't mind what was the price. DD8 has always wanted to take a limo and since she has been not well lately, I may cave and go for it and surprise her.

TIA
Joanna

We're using Tiffany Towncar, and for that leg of the trip, the limo is $125. plus 20% gratuity.

 

[Mjasp]

Thanks Terry, I will check them out

 

[Mjasp]

Hey It's 9:15 A.M. on Saturday morning and when I signed on to my computer there were NO new posts. WHAT GIVES? Where'd evryone go? Did I miss the boat?

6 days till the Radison

Joanna

 

[Mary Anne]

Mjasp I swear I signed o this morning and said good morning to everyone. I wonder what DIS post I actually did that on?


I'm sure there is someone going on one of the post, going to check it out now.

This time next week, I'll be drinking my coffee at the Radisson!!!!

 

[sgt. jeff]

Mjasp....We are using Absolute Limo...I found there website and the people were very nice!

 

[trinibjill]

I have a question I hope someone has the answer.

It is about the room account & charging.

My DD, Laurie, wants to have a seperate account for her instead of putting it all on mine. Is this possible?

Hope everyone is feeling better this morning. Two days ago I was feeling a little down. But, now that it's only days away I'm feeling a little excited.

Thanks
Jill

 

[sandygirl]

BOBBY & CINDY
I sent you a PM.
Darlene

 

[SeaSpray]

DH and I woke up around 9am this morning, and as soon as I opened my eyes I said "This time next week we'll be waking up at the Radisson!"

 

[MoranClan]

Hello Everyone..

Hopefully this time Next week, We will be Driving past Jacksonville..hehe

Cant wait to go...Have to do some stuff around the house before we leave, So it wil make my vacation even that much better.....

Bobby

 

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by MoranClan
Hello Everyone..

Hopefully this time Next week, We will be Driving past Jacksonville..hehe

Cant wait to go...Have to do some stuff around the house before we leave, So it wil make my vacation even that much better.....

Bobby

Bobby...I think you are off a day, aren't you staying at the Radisson on Friday night?

 

[Reenieny18]

Ok now that Ginny is gone, I need someone to be sarcastic to me or with me... She is so lucky...
Can you beleive it.. this time next week we will be in line to board. And not only that.. we get to meet everyone we have grown to talk to almost daily.
I am off to the store to get tie dye stuff I think. Is anyone else wearing that for the 60s night? Jill... I thought we asked about this and were told that you can use differnt accounts.. My sister is planning on doing this too. We are packed, more then we need too. Lets have a safe and HEALTHY WEEK.. Is anyone doing anything for night to?

Terry: let me know the secret of sleeping in with 2 kids at home,lol Cindy,, my daughter is going to hang with you,, she loves to eat too,,lol sheis 15 going on 20...
Doreen

 

[MoranClan]

Originally posted by Mjasp
Bobby...I think you are off a day, aren't you staying at the Radisson on Friday night?

HAHAAHAH

Yes Off a day.,...hehe

 

[trinibjill]

Thanks - you're the bomb. Laurie will be happy to know that.

Jill

 

[admepo]

Hi everyone!

After a trip to Walmart for some more cruise stuff, we are home relaxing. Tomorrow we have to do last minute clothes shopping.....LARGER sizes along with the rest of you... the word "DIET" will not enter my vocab until September 5th!!!!! I figured the poor CM's go to so much trouble to make such good foods and desserts that we CAN NOT as avid Disney lovers disappoint them by not eating it ALL!!!!!!!!! Now when I get home and step on the scale, that will be a different story strewn with tears.......

We vote for pre-cruyise drinking! We bought a few packs of Kahlua Mudslide drinks at Walmart this morning to enjoy today. And have begun the "at this time next week....." talks!

Was supposed to get my highlights redone but then Charley hit and blew that idea (and my appointment!) so I am slightly highlighted but mainly dark blonde roots!

Reenie...Don't worry we will all help you with keeping up the banter and sarcastic jabs now that the original Ginny is gone! Your DIS family is here for you!

Happy belated birthday Sandy!

Everyone have a great day!

Melanie