"Double Dip Delight" 09/27/08 - Take 2 with Link to Original Thread!

[rkandmjsmommy]

I was looking up our itinerary today and noticed this:

01 Cape Canaveral, Florida --- 4:00 PM
02 Key West, Florida 11:30 AM 7:30 PM
03 At sea --- ---
04 Riviera Maya, Mexico 7:30 AM 4:30 PM
05 Cozumel, Mexico 9:30 AM 6:30 PM
06 At sea --- ---
07 Castaway Cay, Bahamas 9:30 AM 5:00 PM
08 Cape Canaveral, Florida 7:30 AM ---

Didn't it used to say Costa Maya?

Sorry all. This is from the website we booked our cruise with, not DCL. DCL still says Costa Maya

I was looking on disneycruise.com and that says Costa Maya, I also noticed there are some Cat 4 & 9 available on our cruise

I just reread your post and realized you mentioned that DCL said Costas Maya, sorry!

 

[Grandma4ever]

The last two major checklist items are complete.

• Rental car reservations made
• Mom and Grandmother's Passports acquired

Cruise Paid in Full

Flights Secured

Friday Night Hotel in Port Canaveral Paid

Pop Century Resorts Paid

Park Hopper Purchased

Rental car secured

All Passports acquired

Now let's get this summer rolling!

On another note, when you return Brandie, know that on Tuesday, I was thinking about Fiona in all her new princess dresses. I can't wait to see her! Then, this morning, sadly I was thinking about you and the fam getting off the Magic today. I'm sure you're glad you have only 20 weeks until you return!!

When does our Hawaiin suntanned girlfriend and Bunnypod come back from the girl's getaway?

Are you back this weekend, Tiffany?

That feels sooo good. I am almost 1/2 way to having all of our budgeted spending money saved. I can't wait for summer to be over and for me to be home with my mouse. Lois

 

[Buckeye Gal]

I feel like I have a lot to say/catch up on, so here we go.....

Oh, Erika! I'm right with you on the nerd scale regarding the budget spreadsheet! I look at mine frequently, too, and make sure I've been liberal with my estimates so I'm completely prepared. I'm very much looking forward to your pre-trippie. Rest assured you'll have a faithful following!

Lois, you're well on your way!! I have another 20% of my spending money for WDW and the cruise left to save. YEAH!!! I have all but $200 budgeted for my OBC on my OBC acct already as well. Makes me feel great knowing I can go with no guilt!

Denise, it's interesting that you noticed some categories open up. I guess if you think about it, in just the past month, within just with our DIS group there have been about 6 cabins opened up with people rescheduling or cancelling. So perhaps others are making final vacation decisions now.

Barb!!!! Where have you been, missy? I was thinking about you last night as I opened up our Cruise Cast Roll Call List, saw your name, and thought about you not posting in awhile. I hope all is well!

Speaking of the master list, as an FYI, I am keeping track of all of you who have mentioned you're desire to contribute to the Costa Maya school supply mission. Not sure if we'll have real use to have a list, but ya never know.

Jen, are you still hanging in there for another 10 days? It must be bitter sweet to be waiting for her. I saw it was really hot down there today, so that's the bitter part, no doubt!

Hadley, that's so awesome that you have the DIS green Peter Pan/Tink shirts! That should make a wonderful picture! When do the performances start? I was also wondering when your little houseguest returns (sorry, I can't remember what you nick-named him).

Drea, haven't seen you for awhile. How are you and boys doing with DH away serving our country?

Remember that I'm a DCL virgin, so for you seasoned addicts, I have a question for you. When you rebook on-board, do you have to put the deposit for your next cruise on a credit/debit card directly, or can you just use your KTTWC?

Well I think I'm off to JoAnn's shortly to pick up a pirate costume pattern. I've already pretty much decided on which one I like best, so since they are on sale this weekend, I want to pick it up now.

 

[Grandma4ever]

Kimberly, you can use your KTTWC to put your depost down for the next cruise. It is so easy.

Oh by the way I figure I will have the rest of my money for vacation saved by June 15th. That way I can begin to save for the next trip. It just makes it seem so close.

Why am I suprised that I am not the only one with a budget spread sheet? But I also have sheets with all the WDW attactions we want to do and a day to day sheet to show what we will be doing on each day of our vacation. ie like which park and our dining ressies numbers and for the cruise which port/shore excrusion and what shows are planned. I am truely addicted. Is there hope for us?

Hi, my name is Lois and I am a Disney planning addict.

 

[Buckeye Gal]

Hi, my name is Kimberly, aka Lois.

Umm....I have NO idea what you are talking about, you crazy OCVP.

Thanks for answering my question! Oh my goodness...you can start saving for the NEXT vacation after this 3 week vacation?!!?!?!! Good for you!!!!

 

[Muushka]

Hi Kimberly

I am well and just looking at this thread. I visit every now and then, looking for more information!

We were interested in the donation event at Costa Maya. Do we need to tell someone what we are bringing, or just bring it along and someone will pick it up at port? Thanks.

 

[zweihund]

Kimberly, you can use your KTTWC to put your depost down for the next cruise. It is so easy.

Oh by the way I figure I will have the rest of my money for vacation saved by June 15th. That way I can begin to save for the next trip. It just makes it seem so close.

Why am I suprised that I am not the only one with a budget spread sheet? But I also have sheets with all the WDW attactions we want to do and a day to day sheet to show what we will be doing on each day of our vacation. ie like which park and our dining ressies numbers and for the cruise which port/shore excrusion and what shows are planned. I am truely addicted. Is there hope for us?

Hi, my name is Lois and I am a Disney planning addict.

Hi, my name is Kimberly, aka Lois.

Umm....I have NO idea what you are talking about, you crazy OCVP.

Thanks for answering my question! Oh my goodness...you can start saving for the NEXT vacation after this 3 week vacation?!!?!?!! Good for you!!!!

Ladies, you have a friend in me

 

[CrazyZeus1]

Hi. I'm Heather & I'm a planning addict too. Makes life much easier when you know what to expect, I say!

 

[nenner1]

Jen, are you still hanging in there for another 10 days? It must be bitter sweet to be waiting for her. I saw it was really hot down there today, so that's the bitter part, no doubt!

Oh my gosh, you have no idea. It was sweltering!!! Brendan had his last regular little league game today and we were frying like eggs.
I had an umbrella I was using for shade and still got really sunburnt.

Actually I am starting to get a little nervous anticipating the big day. I'm not a fan of pain. I guess I was just hoping my doctor would spring it on me with no time to dwell on what is going to happen...but it didn't work out that way. Course in some ways its a good thing, I have so much still to do. And what am I doing? Trolling the boards, of course!

We paid off our balance a couple of weeks back too. We didn't have enough of Dubya's stimulus money to stimulate our OBC, so we'll have to work towards building that up later....like after I go back to work in July.

And with mention of the Peter Pan shirts....it's funny one of Savannah's dance recital numbers is "I won't grow up" from Peter Pan and their costumes are perfect little Peter Pan clones. Too cute, maybe she'll wear it on Pirate Night.

Well a early happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there!!!!!

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Happy Mother's Day to all of the wonderful Mothers who we will be cruising with us in a few months!

So, I worked at the Disney Store tonight...it was just like any other night at the store, except it was my first night working since the stores went back to Disney. It was FANTASTIC!!!!! I love being a CM, always have and always will...but tonight, it really made me realize how happy I am we are back with Disney.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Hi Everyone! I knew someone who set this up before, so I PM'd her, and this is her reply. It's lbgraves. Hope this helps!

Hey there Tammi! I set up a tour of the ruins directly with David. http://www.chacchobenruins.com/wst_page3.html He was wonderful and we ended up filling two busses. He did interactive information with the kids on tour also...it was longer than the regular excursion. He then had our bus go to a nearby village so that we could distribute the school supplies. Have you seen my trip report about that? The ruins and village are about an hour away from the pier so it would be very difficult to do if someone wasn't going on the tour with David. I highly recommend it. Everyone enjoyed it...even the kids...and the experience we had interacting with the villagers was just awsome...something that I will never forget.

Lisa
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[CrazyZeus1]

Happy Mother's Day!!!!

 

[Buckeye Gal]

If you are in the market for a simple-looking DIS lime green Disney t-shirts, I see there's some on Disney Shopping in children and adult sizes. Of course there are other colors as well.

Not only for those of you in the States, but for all the moms out there, I salute you on our Mother's Day.

 

[NHdisneylover]

Hi all. We have (as per usual) been very busy with Peter Pan this weekend. In fact Dave is off building sets now (has been since 8:00) and we all ahev reeharsal soon. But I am still reading along.

Lois, I will try to get a photo of the kids and I in our shirts soon. In the meantime here we are in our mostly completed costumes at a local parade yesterday (Marika has her Indain scowl on):

And here is a shot of the "I Won't Grow UP" scence which was performed for publicity during community days yesterday (note the jumbled mess in the backgorind is not the set!). Included just for Jen and Savannah!

Planning, uh yeah, well I like to do that. I recently sent Chris and Robert (Scoobypop) an abbreviated version of our plans for WDW when we are there pre crusie. They are planners, but were still apparently shocked at my detail. It seems most people do not plan in pool time

School supplies: assuming we can fit them in our luggage (we have two weeks worth of stuff and LANYARDS to bring) we would be happy to bring some to donate--but may not be able to get to the drop point ourselves.

Jen--the 20th will be here before you know it. I am glad Sarah and you are doing so well.

 

[Grandma4ever]

I plan in pool time. I have been told that Janet expects me to put in bathroom break any time now. I would but I just can't get my bladder to keep to a schedule so I don't. I am so glad I am not alone. Lois

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Just wanted to pop in and bump up the thread to the first page!

Hope everyone had a great week!

 

[anc22]

I HOPE ALL OF YOU MOM'S OUT THERE HAD A GREAT MOTHER'S DAY!!

 

[Hoagie Pie]

Remember that I'm a DCL virgin, so for you seasoned addicts, I have a question for you. When you rebook on-board, do you have to put the deposit for your next cruise on a credit/debit card directly, or can you just use your KTTWC?


Hey Kimberly, I know someone said that you can use your KTTWC, but on our last cruise they said no, and we had to supply them with a credit card. This might have changed, but be ready just in case.

 

[MagicMe]

Just rescuing us from page 2 again!

 

[Grandma4ever]

I guess I could be wrong. It wouldn't be the first time. Nor will it be the last. I guess we should all just take a credit card just in case. If you don't use a card I would guess having the cash in your on board account would work. Anyone know for sure one way or the other? Lois