"Double Dip Delight" 09.27.2008 - Take 3!

[TheDisneyGirl02]

I am FURIOUS - the DCL site won't let me book, saying they have not received final payment. Yet when I check with my credit card company, the transaction was completed on July 9 and posted on July 11.

This is EXACTLY why I contacted my travel agent to make my final payment on JUNE 28 - I didn't want there to be any possibility of error. Unfortunately, she didn't get back to me until July 8. Oh I am SO angry. This had BETTER get cleared up ASAP.

OMG! That is horrible!!!!! I can imagine you're very angry...I would be too! I really hope everything gets resolved soon!

 

[scoutsmom99]

I am FURIOUS - the DCL site won't let me book, saying they have not received final payment. Yet when I check with my credit card company, the transaction was completed on July 9 and posted on July 11.

This is EXACTLY why I contacted my travel agent to make my final payment on JUNE 28 - I didn't want there to be any possibility of error. Unfortunately, she didn't get back to me until July 8. Oh I am SO angry. This had BETTER get cleared up ASAP.

I had the same thing happen to me when I first logged in. I was able to then clear my cookies and tried again and was able to login without seeing that nasty little red message.

 

[scoutsmom99]

For those of you that have the 2 day Castaway Cay packages booked does it just show it on the first day at CC and not the 2nd when you view your cruise activities?

 

[rkandmjsmommy]

For those of you that have the 2 day Castaway Cay packages booked does it just show it on the first day at CC and not the 2nd when you view your cruise activities?

Yes, I was concerned about that also, but it does say 2 day on it, I hope its ok

 

[anewmac]

So Booking went smooth. actually there was a glitch at 1st it kept taking me back to the reservation page when I clicked on Palo I was freaking out

SO NO Palo what so ever available ... oh well see you all in line on board

I did get
2 day bike rentals for us all

Parasailing on day 1 for P and I at 1030am (I'll be checking with him to make sure he really wants to do this last minute incase he chickens out LOL)

The Pirate Excursion for 930am on Grand K

Cozumel Beach Break but I might cancle this as we may just do it on our own.

and drum roll please Cabana couples massage on our last day at 10am. (which seemed to be the last spot... SORRY ) but YEAH for me and E he will be so surprized!

Tried for the Rasul lol but nothing for at Sea when I wanted it.. Oh well just another reason we will have to re book LOL

Over all IM HAPPY Going to get myself a bowl of ice cream now for my job well done LMAO

How did everyone else do?

BTW this is so much fun for a 1st timer LOL I feel like Im in an elite group now LMAO Cant wait to book next time at 90days as a Castaway Club member

 

[Maggie62677]

Everything Palo was booked, but I was kind of expecting that.

What a bummer no Palo's. Wanted to do the brunch, maybe next time.
I know it was a long shot. Nothing left for the 75 day people.

I didn't see anything for Palo brunch or dinner

NOTHING FOR PALO, so bummed, looks like it will be a MAD dash to Rockin' Bar

Trust me...there will be plenty spots on board for booking...With 7 days on the ship they'll be begging to give the slots away . I'll be in line with all of you hoping to get a brunch/tea reservation...I'm with whoever said we should change our meeting place to 'Rockin' D Bar'!

 

[nenner1]

I am FURIOUS - the DCL site won't let me book, saying they have not received final payment. Yet when I check with my credit card company, the transaction was completed on July 9 and posted on July 11.

This is EXACTLY why I contacted my travel agent to make my final payment on JUNE 28 - I didn't want there to be any possibility of error. Unfortunately, she didn't get back to me until July 8. Oh I am SO angry. This had BETTER get cleared up ASAP.

Oh my gosh Adrienne that's terrible. I hope it gets fixed up quick and you are able to recoup and get at least your excursions/treatments.

NOTHING FOR PALO, so bummed, looks like it will be a MAD dash to Rockin' Bar

Well....at least we now know for sure DCL did not lie to me about the releasing it all at the 105 day mark. Don't get too down, gang.....there will be lots of slots available onboard. We've had to go to the Palo table each cruise and have always at least gotten a res...mabe not for the time that was our first choice but we got something. There is hope!!!!

And we'll even be there with you since Ron is dead set on changing our brunch time.

 

[tjb1055]

I am FURIOUS - the DCL site won't let me book, saying they have not received final payment. Yet when I check with my credit card company, the transaction was completed on July 9 and posted on July 11.

This is EXACTLY why I contacted my travel agent to make my final payment on JUNE 28 - I didn't want there to be any possibility of error. Unfortunately, she didn't get back to me until July 8. Oh I am SO angry. This had BETTER get cleared up ASAP.

Definitely try to clear your cookies/cache memory and log out and log back in. This happened to me at the 90 day mark and and I was able to successfully book everything after that.

Good luck to everyone else!

 

[Buckeye Gal]

Well that was fun!!

• I got all three of us scheduled for massages, however, 2 of them are not on the day we wanted. We wanted to have those in the afternoon we are in GC. So I'll keep working on that.
• We're scheduled for the time we wanted for SeaTrek in Grand Cayman.
• We booked the Dolphin Encounter on our own for Cozumel.
• DMom and DGM wanted the Stingrays on CC, so they're scheduled for Sunday...although not at the time they wanted. No biggie.
• I'm scheduled for the Watercraft Ski on Friday at the time I wanted.
• Of course we are all set for the 2-day CC Getaway Package.
• Finally, needless to say, I've looked 4 times now, and no Palo options are showing up. That was expected, so not a disappointment.

I hope everyone got something "just right" as they wanted it!

 

[rkandmjsmommy]

Maggie62677 & nenner1

I hope you are right about a bunch of ressies for Palo when we get onboard Dis board party at Rockin' D Bar!

 

[anewmac]

I am FURIOUS - the DCL site won't let me book, saying they have not received final payment. Yet when I check with my credit card company, the transaction was completed on July 9 and posted on July 11.

This is EXACTLY why I contacted my travel agent to make my final payment on JUNE 28 - I didn't want there to be any possibility of error. Unfortunately, she didn't get back to me until July 8. Oh I am SO angry. This had BETTER get cleared up ASAP.

oh no Adriane that sucks.. Im sorry i hope it is cleared up asap for you!

 

[Buckeye Gal]

I am FURIOUS - the DCL site won't let me book, saying they have not received final payment.... Oh I am SO angry. This had BETTER get cleared up ASAP.

UGH! I am so sorry Adriene. This is one of the main reasons I had asked several weeks ago as to if they change your status from "Booked" to "PIF" or something like that so you KNOW if you are going to have a problem and get it resolved before the clock turns "Go!".

.....and drum roll please Cabana couples massage on our last day at 10am. (which seemed to be the last spot... SORRY ) but YEAH for me and E he will be so surprized!...

BTW this is so much fun for a 1st timer LOL I feel like Im in an elite group now LMAO Cant wait to book next time at 90days as a Castaway Club member

What a wonderful surprise for your E!!!

I agree that it was exciting, and I do feel like I "belong" to group! Furthermore, I'm kinda giggling that we DCL virgins have our "parents" staying on the boards tonight with fingers crossed, words of encouragement, and a voice of excitement for us as they see us achieve some of our goals! Thanks!!

See ya at Rockin' Bar D!!

 

[anewmac]

hmmm question for all you "vets" lol. I was registering P into the kids club and noticed they have him down as a female... how do I go about changing this. Because if he finds out OH LORDY will that not fly LMAO.

 

[michellekl]

Wow, you 105 & 90 dayers had it made. Oh well, next time I'll be in this situation, I'll be a 90 dayer too! Your only a first time cruiser once. I would have loved to have been able to book Palo online, but I certainly don't mind waiting in line once on board. Anything for that chocolate souffle I've read so much about! Ha.

I was disappointed to see that the Rasul booked up so quickly for sea days. Guess the cruise will be chock full of couples with big sneaky smiles on their faces! LOL. I did end up booking for the afternoon on our final Castaway Cay day. I figure since the ship is right there, we can hop on & off fairly easily (at least I hope so!).

We are booked for Boatswain's on GC, and we are doing Dolphin Discovery on our own. No sense in paying $49 for me to be an observer while I watch the youngin' when I can get into the park for $16!

 

[Maggie62677]

hmmm question for all you "vets" lol. I was registering P into the kids club and noticed they have him down as a female... how do I go about changing this. Because if he finds out OH LORDY will that not fly LMAO.

Sure you have him down as the right 'sex' on your reservation ? He should automatically be booked on the site as a boy, they just transfer information when you sign him up for the clubs...might want to check this one out.

 

[Maggie62677]

Maggie62677 & nenner1

I hope you are right about a bunch of ressies for Palo when we get onboard Dis board party at Rockin' D Bar!

Trust me on this one...we've been on 4 cruises so far and have yet to be denied a Palo reservation. My best advice is to wait it out in line when you get on the ship...think they open the Rockin D' Bar at 1:00. Don't panic about the line...it's going to be LOOOONG...did someone mention party ?

 

[googles111]

For those of you that have the 2 day Castaway Cay packages booked does it just show it on the first day at CC and not the 2nd when you view your cruise activities?

Yes, Mine showed up that way too.
Tonya

 

[nenner1]

Trust me on this one...we've been on 4 cruises so far and have yet to be denied a Palo reservation. My best advice is to wait it out in line when you get on the ship...think they open the Rockin D' Bar at 1:00. Don't panic about the line...it's going to be LOOOONG...did someone mention party ?

Yep....we've always gotten something too....even Brunch (and after all that stressing over it and waiting in the line... we did not even end up going b/c I was too tired from Pirate Night the evening before! )

Kimberly I am LOL at you and your virgins/parents thing. Mabe it is b/c it is 1 am I am so punchy???? Hoooo boy... tomorrow night is gonna be loooonnng (working 10 PM to 6:30 AM) BUT I have the best thing to keep me awake through the long dark hours at work (that is..If I'm not - er- working.. )I am re-formatting the big (like 16 pages long in Word) DCL tips summarized...I'm going through...catgorizing the tips.....organizing them...taking out double posts, adding in a few of my own, etc. Hopefully when (if) I'm done I'll have something else nice & electronic to share with ya'll.

Gee, I'm so organized... (yeppers if you believe that one take a look in my bathroom cabinets...)

Bedtime? Ya......

 

[AQW]

I'm happy to say I was able to log in by creating a dummy account for my mom's stateroom; our reservations are linked so I could book excursions for all of us that way. WHEW! We got everything we wanted, although we had to be flexible on the times.

I still have no idea what's wrong with my reservation - I cleared my cookies and cache, rebooted my computer, even tried it from my sister's computer - no luck. I heard back from my TA and she said it shows as PIF on the TA site; she'll call DCL tomorrow to find out what's going on.

But YAY I'm so excited! We're going on a Disney Cruise!

 

[LuvtheEars]

hmmm question for all you "vets" lol. I was registering P into the kids club and noticed they have him down as a female... how do I go about changing this. Because if he finds out OH LORDY will that not fly LMAO.

You might want to put in a phone call to DCL or your travel agent in the morning. . .

Tiffany