February 2, 2008 Eastern early check in

[bostontochicago]

PhotoLisa - I noticed you mentioned rumbaba charters in the FAQ sticky a few years ago - I had followed the link, and then I realized you were the OP! I was thinking of checking their availability and wondered how it you enjoyed the trip. Can you share any info about the pricing? Also, do you have to charter the whole boat, or can you just sign up? The website is a little vague, and I send along an inquiry and am waiting to hear back. Many thanks!

 

[aruba4me]

Well, this will be our first Disney C, for my husband and I and first C for our 3 yr. old son...Our last cruise was 1/04...yes, do the math...our 10 day cruise (we used to do one every other yr) was our last and we brought home the sweetest gift of all!!
I am so excited to get back to the islands and reading all these posts I know we will have a blast!!

 

[LisaSp]

Why are we on page 2?? At least now we will be back on page 1 for a while!

I just wanted to share that I called DCL to see if the Hannah Montana movie would be shown on board. Unfortunately (though not surprising), it is not. Here is the list she gave me of what WILL be showing while we are cruising:

Wild Hogs
Meet the Robinsons
Bridge to Terabithia
Pirates of the Carribean 3
Ratatouille
The Game Plan
Underdog
Dan In Real Life
Enchanted
National Treasure 2

Thought that this list might be of interest to some.

 

[PhotoLisa]

Karyn (plus 2) and me (plus 2) are doing Rumbaba in St. Thomas this year. I love Capt. Bobby and his wife. I would have to say that in 6 cruises that I've taken and at least 12 excursions on various islands, Rumbaba was one of my most favorite. I love the relaxation that this excursion affords . . . and the food!

PhotoLisa - I noticed you mentioned rumbaba charters in the FAQ sticky a few years ago - I had followed the link, and then I realized you were the OP! I was thinking of checking their availability and wondered how it you enjoyed the trip. Can you share any info about the pricing? Also, do you have to charter the whole boat, or can you just sign up? The website is a little vague, and I send along an inquiry and am waiting to hear back. Many thanks!

 

[Brancaneve]

This is the first time we have used points for the cruise so we have to wait for DVC to send it. It concerns me because I am still waiting for a 2008 planner from them that was supposed to arrive in Dec but supposedly has been sent out recently.

I realize that you don't need any of the info in the packet when you pull up to the terminal, but I'd just like to have it. I'm sure it will come soon.

Hi Snowwhite2,

I am also booked through DVC and I have not recieved anything either as of 1/22 but I'm sure th MLK holiday delayed things a bit. Is it true we don't need anything in the packet to board? I am calling on Thursday if I don't get anything!

Good luck!

 

[Scoobypop]

It doesn't matter who it was booked through, DVC, DCL, or a travel agent, the docs are automatically printed from a giant machine 10-14 days before each cruise, and then get packaged and shipped automatically from there. We also booked through DVC, and got our yesterday in Vegas, and our friends who booked through DCL got theirs yesterday as well. It is shipped UPS usually. I'm sure it will show up today or tomorrow!

 

[princess sparkle p]

Hi Snowwhite2,

I am also booked through DVC and I have not recieved anything either as of 1/22 but I'm sure th MLK holiday delayed things a bit. Is it true we don't need anything in the packet to board? I am calling on Thursday if I don't get anything!

Good luck!

It doesn't matter who it was booked through, DVC, DCL, or a travel agent, the docs are automatically printed from a giant machine 10-14 days before each cruise, and then get packaged and shipped automatically from there. We also booked through DVC, and got our yesterday in Vegas, and our friends who booked through DCL got theirs yesterday as well. It is shipped UPS usually. I'm sure it will show up today or tomorrow!

This is realy odd!!!!

Good news!!!! Today I received a letter by US mail from DVC with our confirmation.

BAD NEWS!!! On the first page it lists us in the stateroom we booked- no problem. The second page has us DOWNGRADED!!!! to a lower category and different deck than we reserved or paid for!!!! How on earth does this happen???

Other members in my travel party got a package from UPS but we did not!!???

Anyone ever been downgraded before???

 

[SnowWhite2]

I'd be on the phone to Member Services pronto!!!

Does it say anything about a credit to your points? Hopefully the downgrade is a mistake. I've never heard of a downgrade before. Especially not calling you about it....bad, very bad DCL.

 

[princess sparkle p]

I'd be on the phone to Member Services pronto!!!

Does it say anything about a credit to your points? Hopefully the downgrade is a mistake. I've never heard of a downgrade before. Especially not calling you about it....bad, very bad DCL.

Neither have I!! I just got off the phone with them. The DVC rep was less than helpful, I am not pleased with her service, but that is another issue. She cannot figure out why I have 2 pages each with different info on them. Both the DCL site and her computer have me in the correct category and stateroom. She thought maybe I pulled out old paperwork...yeah from my mailbox dated 1/16/08 and postmarked 1/17/08!!! LOL Now that would be what I call Magic.

I guess we will see what happens...

 

[kasidak]

We still don't have our cruise documents!

 

[LisaSp]

We still don't have our cruise documents!

We don't either! I put a call into our travel agent today and haven't heard back from her yet.

 

[Billinaz]

Its not that big a deal. its great to finally get the docs (they ship 3 day air).


On our first trip I made a bad decision and booked through Expedia (havent used them since) and despite many, many assurances that they had sent out my cruise docs (they used to be sent to the travel agency who then shipped them to you) I was just a few days from leaving with no docs.

I called DCL and they sent me a new set next day air, and we left 2 days later.

Funny thing, when I got back after the cruise, there was a little box of cruise docs sitting on my doorstep.

Even if you did not get them, they can set you up at the port. not as convenient, but it can be done that way.

 

[LisaSp]

My travel agent just called and said the docs are on her desk. She just got back from a long weekend away. So I should have them within the next couple of days! We are getting so excited it is ridiculous!

 

[SnowWhite2]

No docs here....No DVC Planner either. I even turned on the porch light for the UPS man.

But I did receive an email from DVC telling me that I should look for DVC lanyards in my stateroom and also inviting me to a Member Celebration where we'll get a free hat. And of course if I'd like to add on more points, they'd be happy to do that also!

 

[princess sparkle p]

No docs here....No DVC Planner either. I even turned on the porch light for the UPS man.

But I did receive an email from DVC telling me that I should look for DVC lanyards in my stateroom and also inviting me to a Member Celebration where we'll get a free hat. And of course if I'd like to add on more points, they'd be happy to do that also!

My actual docs have still not arrived.

When did you get the email? I have not gotten that yet either...

 

[SnowWhite2]

Got the email this afternoon.

 

[PhotoLisa]

Gina, Gina!

I didn't realize you were hosting a party this weekend too! Just saw you posted on the HP thread!!!!

Are you gonna wear your HP Cruise Director shirt (that you have to make yourself) on the cruise?

Lisa

 

[Gina]

Gina, Gina!

I didn't realize you were hosting a party this weekend too! Just saw you posted on the HP thread!!!!

Are you gonna wear your HP Cruise Director shirt (that you have to make yourself) on the cruise?

Yeah, like I own an iron... LOL If it can't be dryer-tumbled or Downy-Wrinkle-Release sprayed out, I just don't buy it.

My party is very small --just a few family. Sure wish we could use the OBC for this cruise, though!


I can't believe we have just one more Saturday to watch the Magic sail away on the port cam... and then it's OUR Saturday!!!!

 

[TrolleyGirl]

I just read on another thread Brent the Aussie is the current cruise director on the Magic. He was our cruise director a few years ago. If you guys haven't had him for a CD yet, you're in for a treat.

He is a great CD. His announcements are full of energy and have that great aussie accent. He really has a lot of energy and wants everyone to enjoy their trip.

Can't wait to find some warm weather, it's only 9' here!

 

[medisneycm]

when I went last feb he was earning his ears for Entertainment director.... didn't know he was actually the Cruise Director...good to know