FEBRUARY 14, 2009 (very early roll-call!)

[Jodi]

Hi Patty

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father, my thoughts are with you & yours.

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Thanks for the kind words!!!!

 

[lovesDCL]

hi patty,

so sorry to hear about your loss.

my prayers and with you and your family

 

[grizbuzz]

Patty-

Sending lots of prayers and thoughts of comfort to you and your family at this time.

-Jen

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Again I just want to thank you all very much

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Does anyone know the dates when we will be able to book our excursions?

 

[Jodi]

Does anyone know the dates when we will be able to book our excursions?

I was counting on you to tell ME! I have no idea??

 

[lovesDCL]

hi all! just wanted to share that...

WE PAID OFF THE CRUISE!

so about making reservations for excursions/palo/vista spa, i think the following is correct (i know the Nov. 1st date is correct b/c that's when we get to book per DCL's website and the letter that came with the excursion packet)

105 Days (suites & REAS): Nov. 1st
90 Days (Castaway Club Members): Nov. 16th
75 Days (First Time Cruisers): Dec. 1st

hopes this helps...

 

[Jodi]

Congrats on paying it all off DCL!!!

Now for the excursions....hmmmm????? Not sure what we're gonna with this.

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Am I the only one that's only doing the beaches?

 

[PURTYPAT1]

hi all! just wanted to share that...

WE PAID OFF THE CRUISE!



hopes this helps...

Congrat's on the pay off!!!!!!!

 

[Jodi]

Am I the only one that's only doing the beaches?

No, I don't think you'll be the only one, I'm seriously considering that myself. The only excursion I would consider is snorkeling. The family has really enjoyed that on CC so I thought somewhere else might be nice this time around. Otherwise, I'm all for walking around aimlessly, shopping & beaching it!

 

[lovesDCL]

thanks Jodi & PURTYPAT1!

unfortunately i am not a beach person unless it is at CC!

that being said we have changed the excursion for St. Maarten to "The Golden Eagle Catamaran" since it includes an open bar, snorkeling, and a trip to the deserted island of Tintamar, and has gotten a 9/10 per Passporter
does anyone plan on exploring Marigot while in St. Maarten? or does anyone know of any sites/books that will help in exploring on our own? any help at all is welcome!

as for st. thomas/st. john, i wanted to take an excursion over to st. john but DF wanted to do the helmet dive...which i don't mind at all ...so we decided to leave st. john for next time...hope we don't miss too much by staying in st. thomas...

is everyone planning on doing Palo? and has anyone done Palo High Tea before? trying to figure out if it is worth missing some of the behind the scenes stuff to go...
i get to book this friday @ 9pm since i'm currently on the west coast! i am so excited and nervous at the same time! i hope i book all the right things at the right times


happy planning and booking to all!!! here is some for all!

 

[Jodijo]

Ok, I am now officially ready for our cruise! everything is booked and paid for! However, I still do not have my packet

We went on this same cruise last year while I was getting my masters degree. I had to spend a lot of time reading and writing papers. As of yesterday, I finished! I now have a Masters in educational and instructional technology!!! I am so excited and relieved. Now, time to plan....

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Ok, I am now officially ready for our cruise! everything is booked and paid for! However, I still do not have my packet

We went on this same cruise last year while I was getting my masters degree. I had to spend a lot of time reading and writing papers. As of yesterday, I finished! I now have a Masters in educational and instructional technology!!! I am so excited and relieved. Now, time to plan....

CONGRAT'S JODI

 

[Jodi]

Ok, I am now officially ready for our cruise! everything is booked and paid for!

NICE Plan away!!!!

 

[lovesDCL]

Congrats on both Jodijo!!!

enjoy the planning!

 

[Jodi]

HEY GUYS!!

Did you read about the $99 Bounceback offer for our cruise??? I contacted DU agent & she confirmed that we are indeed eligible! Basically it's a 3 day cruise August - Dec for $99 per person!!! .

You KNOW times are rough when DCL is offering bouncebacks!! Glad WE benefit!

 

[lovesDCL]

just finished booking excursions/palo/vista spa!

it all went very well and got mostly all we wanted
will post details later

have a good weekend all!

 

[grizbuzz]

Did you all see the deal for a $99 Fall 2009 Disney cruise for booking our Feb 14 sail date? I got an email from my travel agent indicating that she applied this deal to my existing reservation. I'm not sure that I can swing two trips to Florida next year, but it sure is tempting. If anyone is interested, I'd contact Disney cruise or your travel agent. Didn't cost me anything to get this applied to my existing ressie.


Buy One Disney Cruise, Get One for $99!
Sail on a 4-Night or 7-Night Disney cruise departing between January 31 - March 8, 2009 or March 21, 2009 or March 28, 2009 and get a 3-Night Disney cruise in the fall of 2009 for just $99* per person!

*Qualifying guests who book will receive information in their staterooms when they sail. In April and May 2009 they will be able to book the $99/person cruise for departures between August 13 - December 17, 2009.

Valid in Category 4-12 only. Must sail in same stateroom category and number of cabins. At least one person from original reservation must sail. Non-transferable.

Price does not include a fuel supplement of $8 per person per day for the first two guests in a stateroom and $3 per day for all other guests in the same stateroom, per sailing.