August 7, 2004 Magic...who's going?

[jeanneg]

Wow....less than 100 days to go!!!! Time to get up and do the double digit dance! (which means we gotta generate some excitement here, folks......newbies, let's hear from you!)

Sandy: I was just looking at your list and it seems we have the same cabin, just on opposite sides of the ship. Considering we both made our ressies on the ship, that's pretty interesting.
Also, I see that mom2missmous (donna) will be in #7120. That's the one we're getting in October. Supposedly it's really a cat 5 but they downgrade it to a cat 7 because it's the last open veranda on that side and has just the tiniest bit of obstruction.
Donna, I hope you don't mind if I come and visit you so I can get a preview of what's awaiting me!

Well, it's official....Jason is going to be a Tarheel. My heart is breaking because I feel like I'm severing my ties with NYC, but it's his choice to make. The good news is that we'll be saving tons of money! So goes life.....

Can't remember if I mentioned this to anyone on this board, but we'll be moving shortly. Now that Jay will be leaving, we've decided to downsize and are having a new smaller home built for us. It's only about 5 minutes away from where we are now, but it won't be considered Raleigh anymore. The builder originally targeted mid-July for completion, but it looks like it may not be until the later part of August. We already blocked out the first part of August as not being suitable for closing because of you-know-what. As soon as the frame is up they will give us a precise date and then we can go apply for the mortgage. I'm planning to put our present home on the market around the first of June, which means I get to be a raving lunatic b*t*h for as long as it's being shown! Not something I'm looking forward to........Shelley, I'm gonna need all the funny emails you can find! I still have the one about the Christmas cookies and think I'll probably need to whip up a batch!

 

[wendym]

Jeanne - good luck with the house. It seems everyone but us in our family is moving. My grandparetns moved so often that Mum swore never to move - so she has been in the same house since 1958! My brother, the joiner is in great demand - we wait for years to get anything done!
I've just made dining reservations for MNSSHP today - the computers are down but they can make the dining reservations - however I had to tell them what to do! Mum thinks it is hilarious that I can tell them what to do.
Wendy

 

[wendym]

It's the May Day holiday here today and as a Trade Unionist's daughter had a great day! Just made reservations with the Carousel Inn for Disneyland's 50th birthday - so if I do decide to go on a 2005 cruise with DCL I have hotel reservations! Also booked yesterday for La Nouba at WDW - AP holders are getting a 25% discount for Category 2 tickets this summer. Also it looks like discounts for WDW hotels are coming - the Florida Visa codes look like $69 for Pop Century which would make our July booking $41 less! So roll on summer
Wendy

 

[sbennett]

well l tried to get the discount but....no....it expired. A studio is $160 per night and with AAA discount you only save 10%. It's cheaper for us to stay at the Radisson in a one bedroom suite...so that's where we'll be.

 

[jeanneg]

Shelley: check your PMs

Re the Ron Jon resort......why don't you start a thread and ask if anyone has a current coupon code. You could post it on both the cruise and hotel boards. I'm sure you'll get a prompt reply as this board is very responsive.

 

[gometros]

Originally posted by sbennett
well l tried to get the discount but....no....it expired. A studio is $160 per night and with AAA discount you only save 10%. It's cheaper for us to stay at the Radisson in a one bedroom suite...so that's where we'll be.

That's ok, Shelley, we can have our own little party.

I started thinking about visiting Disneyland for the 50th birthday celebration. I mentioned it to Judy last night and as expected, didn't get any positive indications. Her only answer was that she likes WDW (translation - she doesn't have to fly to WDW). Anybody want to come with me to DL?

Good luck on the house Jeanne, sounds like you have a busy summer ahead.

 

[wendym]

Mum and I will be there 16th - 20th July but the question is could you keep up with us!!!!

 

[musicalSaranader]

Originally posted by gometros
I started thinking about visiting Disneyland for the 50th birthday celebration. I mentioned it to Judy last night and as expected, didn't get any positive indications. Her only answer was that she likes WDW (translation - she doesn't have to fly to WDW). Anybody want to come with me to DL?

OOH OOH CAN I COME??? I don't remember last time I was there...after all, it was when I was an embryo .

 

[jeanneg]

I'm gonna get flamed for saying this, but I think I'm a little OD'd on the parks for a while. Maybe if I could do them like a civilized person it would be different, but no, I'm always in commando mode. With DL this past November and DW in March, I'm going to wait until they have a few more new attractions. Now of course if Jason had accepted the huge scholarship he got from Chapman U., he would have been about 5 minutes away from DL and I would have gotten him a CA resident AP for next to nothing.......

 

[wendym]

I used to be commando but with AP's its silly but it really slows me down. We go for a couple of hours in the morning and then back at night. Last year at DL we were lucky enough to have the unlimited fastpass tickets for the 5 days so again we took it easy.
Wendy

 

[MBFergie]

Hey all...
I just called DCL to find out about the shore excursions in San Juan. They aren't up on site yet but I spoke with an awesome CM who told be about them (I think she was exhausted from all the people calling on the CA cruises).

Anyway, this is a sketchy list of what she told me. I tried to type while she was talking. I think I want to do the walking tour of the falls in the rain forest since my DS is too young for horseback riding.

I wish this cruise was coming up sooner!! I am off in 2 weeks on a 3 day cruise on RCL Majesty with girlfriends to celebrate my turning one of those O-Brithdays.

My DD is in search of a friend on the ship. She just turned 13 (and I just got 100 more grey hairs!!)

Take care, be safe

Marie

old/new sj tour
rain forest
horseback $79 pp (1 hour drive to hacinsa, paso house on SW coast of PR, refreshments back at ranch, 4 hours) 10 and up
bike ride
kayak
beach golf
catamaran snorkel
another snorkel tour
old sj walking tour

natural walk thru falls....1 hour ride...3000' high peaks...stop el bronco grando..natural pool
observation tour...specatulaly falls..swim 6 hours total
$39/$29

bacardi rum tour
beach day

 

[sbennett]

Thanks for the investigative work!!
Courtney would love to do the horseback riding (even though she's never been she loves horses) but with my current back problems I don't think it'll be a good idea. The nature walk sounds nice...but the back again!!!
hummmm Bicardi Rum tour....there you go...go on that first then who cares about the back!!! :happy2:

 

[wendym]

Marie
Thank you so much for the info - I bet the cast member was delighted to speak about anything else! I too like the sound of the natural walk through the falls - I just won't mention the walking to mum!
Wendy

 

[jeanneg]

Marie,
Thanks for all the great info. I've been to PR several times and perhaps I can offer some insight.

The $39/29 seems like a great price for the Rain Forest Tour. I wouldn't call it a "breathtaking" experience, but it is very interesting and if you've never been to a rainforest before would probably be a worthwhile experience. Since it's 6 hours, is lunch included? If so, it's an even better deal. I don't recall an admission fee to the rainforest although there may be a small one for parking or to access the tower. However, it is quite a distance away and most of the fee is probably going to transportation.

Do you know what they're charging for the Bacardi Tour? We've done this several times because I personally love factory tours and do them whenever I have the opportunity, but keep in mind the tour is completely FREE. Whatever you're paying would be totally for transportation. It's just across the bay from San Juan, but is about half an hour drive. Best of all, unlimited (albeit small) free rum drinks! I believe they offer rum and coke, pina coladas and just plain Coke for the kids. Their gift shop has very good prices and they sell a type of rum that you can't get anywhere else

Does the walking tour of Old San Juan include El Moro? That's the fort you always see on ads for PR and is to them what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. This is something you definitely don't want to miss seeing and, if I recall correctly, takes a few hours to do it justice. I'm not certain where the ship will dock, but if you can't walk to it, it will only be a short cab ride away.

My favorite attractions are the casinoes that you'll find in new San Juan. I definitely plan on dropping a roll or two of quarters into the slot machines!

Hope this helps with planning.

 

[mom2missmous]

Hi everyone! I promise to post more often once things slow down in school. Since I teach Spanish, I have been going crazy getting ready for our Cinco De Mayo celebration (the whole school makes and displays crafts: we bring in a group to perform and break pinatas among other things.) But just wanted to tell Jeanneg that you are more than welcome to come visit our cabin, in fact any of our other friends please feel free to come say hi! We are looking forward to meeting our new friends! Talk to you all soon! Hasta luego! Donna

 

[gometros]

I have a little bad news to share with you guys. It looks very much like we won't be joining you on the Aug. 7th. Elana trip to Israel will be from Aug. 2nd or 3rd, returning the 13th and we really don't want to be out of the country while she's in Israel. We're not sure what we are going to do yet. We're looking at maybe the Aug. 21st. cruise or maybe wait until next year.

On a side note, if you have a few seconds, say a little prayer for my dad. He's not doing well at all. I figure every little bit helps. Thanks.

 

[jeanneg]

Oh Sandy, I'm so sorry to hear you won't be joining us. I wish there was someway around the situation, but of course as a parent, I understand completely. It just won't be the same without you and Judy!
I'm also sorry that your dad is not doing well. Maybe you're being encouraged to stay close to home for a reason. I will definitely keep him in my prayers. We are going to miss you terribly.

 

[wendym]

Oh Sandy we will miss you and Judy but understand totally your decision. Your Dad will be in our prayers.
Donna - I hope things slow down at school for you soon. Things are hectic at my school as well - one class did tell me I was rather stressed today!
Wendy

 

[sbennett]

Oh you are all in our prayers with an extra emphasis on your father. So sorry you won't be joining us, but totally understand wanting to be home while your daughter's out of the country.
We'll miss you both. Please keep us posted on your father's progress. Remember God's watching out for all his children.

 

[wendym]

Shelley
There is a new code out for Ron Jons - it doesn't say for how much but may be worth checking.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=565160
Wendy