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

[florida sun]

Terry

There is a fantastic thread on the Resorts page called The Groovey New Pop Century Resort or something like that, check it out.

Just one word of warning, there are some rooms in the 60's section that are actually further away from the food/bus/reception, than some of the rooms in the 50's and 70's. I think it all depends where you actual room is.

We have requested a top floor room/non connecting, with a water/fireworks view, what we will get is another thing lol.

I love the value resorts, not that Ive stayed in any other to compare lol, this is my 5th visit and my 5th time in a value,and I love them. We spend so little time in the rooms, and I always have found them more than adaquate, and Vicki loves the giant Icons.

The pop has had some great reviews,also there are some great photos on the home page of the dis wdwinfo I believe.

I am spending 14 nights there, so I will be able to give you the good, and the bad when I return.

Sue

 

[Verandah Man]

Terry--congrats on your fall trip to WDW!!! We'll get back there one of these days!!!

Sue, Bev and Tina--it won't be long now, and you'll be on your way as well. It's sure going to be lonely on this thread over the next couple of weeks.

We have to run Stefani to the vet, we woke up this morning and found Stefani's right eye weeping, this happened a few months back at the vet gave us some drops, the eye cleared up in a few days.

 

[lynr]

John surprised me last night with a trip to Disney World this fall!! Just he and I this time, leaving the kids home.

Terri:

That is really great news. Keep checking maybe they will extend the free dinning to when you are there.

You'll have a great time with just you and John.

Beware!! We started out at POFQ changed to CR and now we are staying at Polynesian. I just couldn't stay away. Remember the Polynesian is remodeling there rooms, I can't wait to see them.

Lyn

 

[castoff]

Mum: Oh I mean Sue, What a cute story. Glad you were there for your friend. Oh my 20 tops? I am bringing 3 and a sundress,and I am only bringing the 3rd in case I change my mind.

Andy:I feel so bad your not able to make the meet. I will make sure that we all will be able to talk wit you on Friday. I am glad your knee is finally starting to feel better.

Terry: That is great news !! I would be exciting also. I have never stayed there but I am sure Sue can fill you in when she gets back. You always get such great airfare prices !

Joanna: Thanks, Last picture of patio coming up promise !

 

[castoff]

o.k I really don't have any more money........going to skip another cruise payment. Figure I would just get this work done so Chuck could get what he needed to get done and maybe just maybe while I was gone he would have one day where he could actually just sit on the patio and enjoy it.

 

[Verandah Man]

o.k I really don't have any more money........going to skip another cruise payment. Figure I would just get this work done so Chuck could get what he needed to get done and maybe just maybe while I was gone he would have one day where he could actually just sit on the patio and enjoy it.

The patio looks absolutely beautiful Tina, you did a great job!!!!!

 

[maggie mfg]

This will be our 1st cruise. I haven't booked yet. I was wondering what you all think about this rate I got from Costco. It's $4,680 2 adults, 2 kids, cat 8. We're still making our mind up between decks 5 or 6. I'd rather book directly with Disney but the Costco quote is almost $500 less. Thanks, Maggie

 

[Verandah Man]

This will be our 1st cruise. I haven't booked yet. I was wondering what you all think about this rate I got from Costco. It's $4,680 2 adults, 2 kids, cat 8. We're still making our mind up between decks 5 or 6. I'd rather book directly with Disney but the Costco quote is almost $500 less. Thanks, Maggie

We're paying about 3800.00 for 3 adults and 1 teenager(14) for a cat. 9 cabin, but we also booked back in January during our anniversary cruise, so I guess I'd say your fare is pretty good for a cat. 8, we booked through DCL.

 

[maggie mfg]

I'm sure if we booked earlier we would have done better. It's tough enough planning one year ahead let alone two. We were looking @ the June 2006 cruise to celebrate a big birthday. Between the significant savings of the August cruise and June being such a hectic month we opted for August. We were in WDW last August and missed all the hurricaines, hoping our luck will continue for next August. Maggie

 

[Verandah Man]

Since our original vacation for this summer was cancelled due to my knee surgery, we are using this week as our vacation. After taking Angelina and Hazel to Applebee's Monday night for dinner, last night we ordered a pizza. Hazel is enjoying not having to cook this week. Tonight is Family Night at the Walters' Home, and we will be watching "The Incredibles" and most likely will be getting some Chinese food. Gee, I wonder what we can do for Thursday night's meal? LOL!!!

Oh, I was just asked if we could go see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Thursday evening. Angelina has seen it twice and Hazel once, but I haven't seen it yet, so I guess we have tomorrow nights agenda planned.

This is a different vacation, but at least we can enjoy it together!!!

 

[winnyis]

Well All - I hate to say it but we have cancelled our ressie on the 8/19/06 cruise. We are realizing all the conflicts (school, sports, CCD) our kids will have now that we live in Florida since we are now encountering them with our repo cruise that we decided its best to just not go. So- there is a SPR available # 5022 should anyone want it.

To all my Hurricane Cruise buddies - it was a pleasure to vacation with you guys and hopefully we can do it again in the future. To all the new friends I would have made - I hope we can meet in the future.


Take Care All

Ginny

 

[sandygirl]

Well All - I hate to say it but we have cancelled our ressie on the 8/19/06 cruise. We are realizing all the conflicts (school, sports, CCD) our kids will have now that we live in Florida since we are now encountering them with our repo cruise that we decided its best to just not go. So- there is a SPR available # 5022 should anyone want it.

To all my Hurricane Cruise buddies - it was a pleasure to vacation with you guys and hopefully we can do it again in the future. To all the new friends I would have made - I hope we can meet in the future.


Take Care All

Ginny

I am so sorry to hear you canceled, although I half expected it. They will just be starting school and that is a hard time to miss.

But, on the bright side...I will SEE YOU Saturday!!!! Have a safe trip out to CA. I am sooooooo ready for this cruise. And will miss you next year. But there is no guarantee ANY of us will be there, it is so far away.

Darlene

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

Hi all,


Just back from a couple days visiting family in Ala.

Had a great time and turn 48. We are spending the night in Tallahassee Fl. (Residence Inn) Tomorrow we arrive back in WDW(Old Key west)

Looking forward to catch up with some of you at the mini meet

Ed

 

[SeaSpray]

Ginny: Sorry that you had to cancel the cruise but it's very understandable. You know, when we all booked this cruise almost a year ago, I wondered how many of us might not be actually able to make the cruise, and sadly some of us have had to cancel. We even came close a few months ago, but as of now, it's full steam ahead for this cruise!

Ginny and Sandy: Have the BEST time ever on the repo cruise!!!! WOO HOO! Two weeks aboard the Magic!!

Ed: Glad to hear your vacation is still going so well! Have fun Friday night at the meet!

Maggie: Let us know if/when you book this cruise, we'll be glad to have you aboard!

Andy: Enjoy Family Movie night!!

Sue: I did find that thread, it has a ton of info about Pop Century, thanks!

Lyn: Thanks! This is the third time that we're trying for an "adults only" trip to Disney World

Bobby & Cindy, and Darlene & Stan: Did you guys happen to get mail from me within the last month?? I'm hoping they (postcard and card) didn't get lost in the mail

 

[Verandah Man]

Surprise!!! Surprise!!! Surprise!!!

It is 4:30pm on Wednesday August 17th and we are about 34,000 feet above the east coast on our Southwest flight heading to Florida!!! Angelina is sitting by the window listening to her iPod, Hazel is in the center seat listening to her CD player, and I am on the isle seat 2C listening to my Disney CD while I am typing this message. The song I am listening to is “When You Wish Upon a Star” at the moment.

Now I know that everyone thought we had cancelled this trip, and we did, but this past Saturday we decided to give it a try because I started feeling better. My surgeon and my physical therapist both gave me the clearance to make the trip. We will be staying in a Fort Wilderness Cabin at WDW for five nights and flying back home on Monday evening.

Our flight was scheduled to take off at 3:20pm, we actually took off at 3:35pm, which wasn’t bad at all. We are due to arrive at MCO around 5:50pm. My mom will be picking us up at the airport since she will be staying with us at WDW until Monday.

I’m really looking forward to meeting everyone on Friday night at the Trail’s End for the mini DISmeet. I think we are going to have a fun time meeting and getting to know one another before our cruise next August. I have my digital camera with me, so I will be doing my best to get some photos at The DISmeet and will be posting them as soon as I can. Ed had wireless internet service in his FW Cabin last week, so I’m hoping to have some photos posted on Saturday.

We are hitting some rough turbulence, so I’m going to stop typing for now because I’m making too many mistakes, LOL!!!

Later,

Andy

PS, the captain just came on and said we are about 98 miles from MCO and should be landing in about 20 minutes, it is now 5:15pm, so I’m going to sign off and close up my laptop.

Latest Update:
Well, here we are, we are in our FW Cabin, it’s a little after 9pm on Wednesday evening and checking in with y’all!!!

 

[Ct_TiggerFan]

Andy,

Glad to hear you had a safe flight
I'm about 5 hrs away and will be pulling into Old Key West sometime in the mid afternoon

Welcome to fl

Ed

 

[Verandah Man]

Andy,

Glad to hear you had a safe flight
I'm about 5 hrs away and will be pulling into Old Key West sometime in the mid afternoon

Welcome to fl

Ed

Thanks Ed!!! I plugged my laptop into the phone jack on the wall and am using my NetZero account to get online. It's a little skow, but at least I was able to get online!!! See you Friday night!!!

Andy

 

[sandygirl]

Bobby & Cindy, and Darlene & Stan: Did you guys happen to get mail from me within the last month?? I'm hoping they (postcard and card) didn't get lost in the mail

TERRY
No, I didn't see anything in the mail. Oh, I am so sorry that we missed it! Maybe it will show up. I hope so.
Darlene

 

[sandygirl]

Have an awesome trip ANDY and a great DisMeet. Give everyone a from me!

Darlene

 

[SeaSpray]

TERRY
No, I didn't see anything in the mail. Oh, I am so sorry that we missed it! Maybe it will show up. I hope so.
Darlene

Darlene, I'm going to send you a PM