Calling All 8/19/06 Special Western Cruisers! AKA "The Cruisin' Castaways" Part 2

[SeaSpray]

We're finally in the teens....19 weeks to go!!!


5 weeks to go for Andy!!

 

[Walsh clan]

Hello Everyone from Ireland.

Brand new to this and a little shy but hopefully I can learn from all of you! Just read this post (which took a long time!) and now I'm really excited!
Have never been to America before, let alone a cruise there, and we are spending a week in Orlando first, then the cruise.

Really looking forward to meeting new people, and so is my husband and daughter!

Nice talking to you (hopefully I'll learn correct terminology!)

Moira ...

 

[SeaSpray]

Hello Everyone from Ireland.

Brand new to this and a little shy but hopefully I can learn from all of you! Just read this post (which took a long time!) and now I'm really excited!
Have never been to America before, let alone a cruise there, and we are spending a week in Orlando first, then the cruise.

Really looking forward to meeting new people, and so is my husband and daughter!

Nice talking to you (hopefully I'll learn correct terminology!)

Moira ...

Welcome Moira and family!!!

Thank you for the PM, I've added you to the list of cruisers on Page 1 I see that you're staying at the Polynesian resort. It's my favorite Disney resort, it's beautiful and in a perfect location, I think you'll love it! I have pictures from our stays there, on my web site. The link is below in my signature, if you'd like to take a look. I hope you enjoy your first visit to the US. Between Disney World and the Disney cruise, I think you've made some wonderful choices!! Please feel free to jump into the conversation here. Some days we're chattier than other days. lol

 

[Walsh clan]

Thanks Terry!


Just checked out your photos - they look great - The Disney cake looks absolutely fab!

Thanks for your kind welcome..... delighted I came here today!

Moira.

 

[Reenieny18]

Ok once again I see my name in vain... yes TINA>. We are linked.. and when I talked to TERRY this week I showed her that neat place on DISNEY CRUISE.com.. isn't it a neat place? and you can do all your pre reservation there too..

just so everyone knows.. the KAP158 is my sister KAREN... she was on the cruise with us before and will be in the cabin next to me on deck 5. It was suppose to be with my mom and her hubbie but finances wont allow that..
On that WEB SITE.. jsut be sure you do not allow charges to others that are linked to you,, unless you really really LIKE ME .. I like CHOCOLATE,, and mickey and POOH BEAR

Terry.. thanks for the chat,.. I needed it.. Feel free to call anytime.. TINA and LINDA when is OUR LUNCH.???
LINDA I am doing a home show this SUNDAY at ST ROSE of LIMA in N SYR this sunday 9-1 for lia sophia if you get a chance drop in and say hello...

MOIRA welcome aboard.. I will love to hear you speak since I wont have SUE to talk to anymore ;( how old is your daughter.. and when are you arriving in ORLANDO?? my daughter will be 17 and son will be 13 on the cruise....

i will continue on another page..
DOREEN

 

[Walsh clan]

Hi Doreen,

Thanks for the welcome! I have a real flat Irish accent so I wouldn't get too excited!

My daughter Caoimhe (old Irish name pronounced Queeva) will be 6, nearly 7. She is so excited!

We are arriving in Orlando on 13th August and staying in the Polynesian until 19th when we go cruising!

Moira

 

[Reenieny18]

TERRY thank you for the count down.. now I am getting more excited...

adding to the 5000 or 500 pages what ever we are trying to beat ,, here is my input again.. I remember a while back TINA did a few messages one after another.. Are we a bit crazy?? that is what has kept us friends for over 2 yrs RIGHT??

Ok SUNNY but a bit CHILLY here in CENTRAL NY.. I need to get showered and get to the YMCA,, so I dont lo ok like that beached whale ON BOARD the ship and someone tries to throw me overboard!!!

DORI??? MARY ROSE< CINDY AND BOBBY>> what are you up too lately>> your still with us right?? BObby have you moved?? give me a call please....

time is slipping away so fast.. I have so much to do.. JACLYNs passport needs to be updated.. now that she will be 17 WHAOO
PLEASE SEND ME do get through it all....

TINA where do we stand on the cruise gifts?? did you count us in?? are we in as a family of 4 or 4 separate people??

Ok we are linked at late seating and what time do we want? 8 , 815 or 830 or does it matter?? you guys decide?? and I will go along with majority for LATE DINING.. WHAOOO!!!!

Give me a call or PM me.. but dont call me late for DINNER...ARe we going to have an inpromto DIS MTG on board like we did last time in the lounge before the safety drill or was it after the drill??? Oh great now that ANDY isnt going who is going to make the tshirt and signs..
BOBBYYYYYYYY>>>> we need you still... PLEASE>>>>>>

Have a great day everyone..
DOREEN

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

Yea, 19 to Go!!!

Been busy making plans for the drive home after the cruise,
We will be driving back to CT via a quick trip to Gatlinburg TN, then a slow drive on parts of the Blue Ridge parkway.

Plan on making it home just before the traffic builds for the Labor Day weekend.


We are starting to get my DW passport renewed and get one for Caitlin.
While it isnt needed this year, but nice to have. It will be needed next year.

Happy Weekend all.

 

[castoff]

Hello Everyone from Ireland.

Brand new to this and a little shy but hopefully I can learn from all of you! Just read this post (which took a long time!) and now I'm really excited!
Have never been to America before, let alone a cruise there, and we are spending a week in Orlando first, then the cruise.

Really looking forward to meeting new people, and so is my husband and daughter!

Nice talking to you (hopefully I'll learn correct terminology!)

Moira ...

Your family must be very excited ! Thank you for your email. I am adding your family to the cruise exchange. We are a friendly group, any questions feel free to ask away.

 

[castoff]

Cruise Exchange Update.........Deadline April 14th


So far we have...............

Castoff
SeaSpray
RobinMarie
Msdisney53
Mickeymom923
Dizzyworld
Zack&alexmom
Reenieny18
Walsh Clan

Deadline to mail out packages will be on or before May 19th

 

[castoff]

Doreen: Me posting alot? Must of had one 2 many cups of my french vanilla international coffees that day. Only coffee I drink. Sent you a PM on cruise exchange questions. I was told 2 different things by DCL about the dining thing so I am not sure what is going on ? I think I am signed up for 8:00?? I will have to call in a couple of days and talk with somebody else and see what a 3rd person tells me.

 

[SeaSpray]

Hey everyone! I just posted this info out on the regular cruise board, but wanted to post it here too so all of you can see it


Special Castaway Cay Two-Day Rental Savings


Available online and onboard only, when you reserve equipment rentals during your first visit to Castaway Cay on select cruises between May 2006 and December 2006, sail away with 75% savings on rentals when you return for your second visit.


Two-Day Float/Tube Rentals (C-15)
Roll atop the gentle waves of the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. Available to book online or onboard only, reserve a float or inner tube for your stop in Castaway Cay on select cruises between May 2006 and December 2006 and swim away with 75% savings on the same rental during your return visit to Castaway Cay.
Activity Level: Mild
For Ages: 5 And Up
Adult Price: $7.50 (1 day price is $6.00)
Child Price: $7.50 (ages 5 and up)
Duration: All day


Two-Day Castaway Cay Getaway Package (C-17)
Enjoy the fun under the sun — with snorkel equipment, float rental for the entire day and a one-hour bicycle rental — for one convenient price! Available to book online or onboard only, reserve this all-inclusive package for your stop in Castaway Cay on select cruises between May 2006 and December 2006 and receive 75% off the same rental during your return visit to Castaway Cay.
Activity Level: Moderate
For Ages: 5 And Up
Adult Price: $40 (ages 10 and up) (1 day is $32)
Child Price: $20 (ages 5-9)
Duration: All day


Two-Day Snorkel Lagoon Equipment Rental (C-14)
Available to book online or onboard only, reserve snorkel equipment for your stop in Castaway Cay on select cruises between May 2006 and December 2006 and swim away with 75% savings on the same rental during your return visit to Castaway Cay. Equipment for all swimmer levels makes this experience perfect for all.
Activity Level: Moderate
For Ages: 5 And Up
Adult Price: $31.25 (ages 10 and up) (1 day is $25)
Child Price: $12.50 (ages 5-9)
Duration: All day


Two-Day Bicycle Rentals (C-16)
Take a two-wheeled tour of Disney's private island with this special two-day rental. Available to book online or onboard only, reserve a bike for your stop in Castaway Cay on select cruises between May 2006 and December 2006 and ride away with 75% savings on the same rental during your return visit to Castaway Cay.
Activity Level: Moderate
For Ages: All Ages
Adult Price: $7.50 per hour (1 day is $6.00 per hour)
Child Price: $7.50 per hour
Duration: 1 hour

 

[SeaSpray]

I just received info on contacting someone at DCL regarding making a group reservation for Palo. I've left her a message with my email address and phone number, and I'll send her an email too if I don't hear back from her by next week.

The private dining room at Palo evidently holds 12-14 people. In my message to DCL, I told them we'd have a group of that size. If we have way more than that many, I'm going to find out about simply having reservations out in the main dining room of Palo, but all of us at the same time.

When I hear back from DCL, I'll post here with the info. I really don't know how many of you all together are interested in dining at Palo with a group, but it'd be nice to get at least 12 of us, so we can book the private room. Otherwise, it'll still be a lot of fun just to have reservations at the same time.

Updates to follow, as I hear back from DCL...

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Just thought I would check in its been very remiss of me I haven't been looking at the cruise meets threads for a while just the main DCL forum. But booking a Med Cruise for 2007 reminded me to check out these threads.

I have read back the last 20 or so pages and pleased to see my name is still on the first posts as coming on this special cruise.

Our plans are a week at Universal Royal pacific resort then this cruise then the Polynesian, Just converted our WDW reservation to include the free dinning plan.

If you have any plans please update me.

 

[castoff]

I just received info on contacting someone at DCL regarding making a group reservation for Palo. I've left her a message with my email address and phone number, and I'll send her an email too if I don't hear back from her by next week.

The private dining room at Palo evidently holds 12-14 people. In my message to DCL, I told them we'd have a group of that size. If we have way more than that many, I'm going to find out about simply having reservations out in the main dining room of Palo, but all of us at the same time.

When I hear back from DCL, I'll post here with the info. I really don't know how many of you all together are interested in dining at Palo with a group, but it'd be nice to get at least 12 of us, so we can book the private room. Otherwise, it'll still be a lot of fun just to have reservations at the same time.

Updates to follow, as I hear back from DCL...

Terry: It's funny you mentioned this. I can give you my experience on this. I took care of making reservations for our Dis Brunch on our last cruise. The private room holds 14 people. The service charge of 10.00 per person was charged to our account. We collected from everyone the day of the brunch.
All 14 people showed up and all 14 people payed. It was a great time by all ! I had my wedding cordinator take care of it.

I would be very interested in the brunch on the 2nd sea day. We are doing the romantic escape package so that includes Palo. If you don't mind I don't get a chance to have dinner with Chuck alot during the week and I think we will have Palo by ourselves. Afterall if all our time is spent together how do I explain to kids why we didn't bring them if this is our delayed honeymoon?

 

[Dizzyworld]

We would be interested in linking our dinner reservations but at this time we are waitlisted for the early one. Although, if it doesn't change, that's okay with us too. We've done both. I just like going to the shows after dinner, and having a longer period of time after dinner before going to bed.

DH and I would be interested in some of the Palo arrangements.

I tried making a reservation with David and Ivan a week ago and still haven't heard from them. Did anyone else have this issue. Their web site does say it takes a little time. Thoughts???????????

 

[SamRoc]

I tried making a reservation with David and Ivan a week ago and still haven't heard from them. Did anyone else have this issue. Their web site does say it takes a little time. Thoughts???????????

I also tried to email David and Ivan 2 weeks ago and haven't heard from them either. We are interested in a morning tour of the Chacchoben ruins. Don't want to be in the sun all afternoon. I hope they email me back soon, but will probably try them again tomorrow. I think the Disney Chacchoben ruins tour doesnt even begin until noon and I hope to be back to the ship by at least 1.

 

[Dizzyworld]

I did email them at another address listed on their site. I'll see if this one works better. I'll post if I hear from them.

 

[SeaSpray]

...I've seen some other cruise groups do this...

Now that it's almost time to pay off the cruise (May 21st, I believe is the deadline), many of us will begin to think more seriously about excursions and activities onboard the ship, so I'm thinking of creating a page on my web site where I can list each day of the cruise, and list who's doing what, and when. For example, on the day we stop at Cozumel, I'll list the excursions people are going on, such as the "Fury Catamaran Beach Party". This way, we can see which excursions other DISers are doing. Same thing with Palo. I can list who's doing Palo, which meal (brunch, tea, dinner) and when.

I'm going to go start on this new page now. When I get at least something posted, I'll add the link here. And I'll also add the link to Page 1, so it'll be easy to find in the future.


Ok, here it is! http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/html/CruisingCastaways.htm

Not much on it yet though.... LOL

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

...I've seen some other cruise groups do this...

Now that it's almost time to pay off the cruise (May 21st, I believe is the deadline), many of us will begin to think more seriously about excursions and activities onboard the ship, so I'm thinking of creating a page on my web site where I can list each day of the cruise, and list who's doing what, and when. For example, on the day we stop at Cozumel, I'll list the excursions people are going on, such as the "Fury Catamaran Beach Party". This way, we can see which excursions other DISers are doing. Same thing with Palo. I can list who's doing Palo, which meal (brunch, tea, dinner) and when.

I'm going to go start on this new page now. When I get at least something posted, I'll add the link here. And I'll also add the link to Page 1, so it'll be easy to find in the future.


Ok, here it is! http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/html/CruisingCastaways.htm

Not much on it yet though.... LOL

Terry,
You are so organized, thanks for doing this.
We paied off the cruise, but havent made any excusion decisions yet.

I hope to do a Palo dinner if any are left by the time my window opens for making reservations.

Ed