First Ever DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise 5/10/2009

[klam_chowder]

Wow, this thread sure has stalled since AskTracy went on vacation.



Here's a question: who's not doing (well, planning) on going to Palo? This will be our first cruise, and there is so much to see/do that I was thinking of skipping it. Also, don't feel like packing a jacket/tie for just one meal. Big mistake?

We've decided not to do it basically for the same reasons. Also, DH just likes to sit back and relax on vacation. I'm making a concerted effort for us not to "have to" be here and there for spas, high tea, brunch, dining - other than our dinner rotation and the theatre show each nite. Even tho I'm a commando micro-planner (surprise, surprise! ), I think it's a good move for us

On a previous cruise (Princess), it was jam-packed with activities and excursions and it was fun but not relaxing. This time I'm trying to get a better balance.

Plus I don't want to push DH too hard since after we dock I'll still have 3 days to drag him thru the parks

cheers,

 

[DVCsince02]

We plan on doing brunch and dinner at Palos. Since this is our first vacation EVER without the munchkins we plan on doing all the things we wouldn't normally do. That and the fact we are doing the same exact cruise the following month with the kitlins.

So I'm counting the days until we can sign up.

 

[MenashaCorp]

We plan on doing brunch and dinner at Palos. Since this is our first vacation EVER without the munchkins we plan on doing all the things we wouldn't normally do. That and the fact we are doing the same exact cruise the following month with the kitlins.

So I'm counting the days until we can sign up.

Ditto here. Except the kids part. Ain't got none. Saves me the locker fees...

 

[kab407]

I would love to do brunch. I am not going to stress over it however.

 

[kab407]

Ditto here. Except the kids part. Ain't got none. Saves me the locker fees...

You are bringing your "wife" though?

 

[disneyholic family]

Wow, this thread sure has stalled since AskTracy went on vacation.



Here's a question: who's not doing (well, planning) on going to Palo? This will be our first cruise, and there is so much to see/do that I was thinking of skipping it. Also, don't feel like packing a jacket/tie for just one meal. Big mistake?

we had brunch at palos and we didn't dress up beyond cruise/resort casual...
DH wore a nice polo shirt and khakis....DS wore the same...

so if you don't want to take a jacket, do the brunch...
all four of us enjoyed brunch (DH, DD, DS and me)...

 

[kab407]

Wow, this thread sure has stalled since AskTracy went on vacation.

What was funny was that this morning I got the following from our dear Tracy!

Hello!

I am currently on vacation at Disneyland and the Disney Magic! I am
checking email on a regular basis and will get back to you as soon as
possible. My response should not be delayed more than 24 hours. I
appreciate your patience.

If this is an emergency, please contact my colleague Dorothy at
dorothy@dreamsunlimitedtravel.com and copy me on your email so I know she
is taking care of you.

Thank you!

Tracy Whipple
Dreams Unlimited Travel

Always thinking about us. Shame she never mentioned she was taking a vacation let alone a cruise. I wonder how you pack for such an adventure?

 

[MenashaCorp]

You are bringing your "wife" though?

you mean Don? Nah- he's on his own.

 

[DVCsince02]

Ditto here. Except the kids part. Ain't got none. Saves me the locker fees...

Ain't got none?!?!??? You mean YET.......

 

[winotracy]

Hey everyone! Really sore today. Don't ever go zip lining, burro riding and rapelling in a day

No Palo for us on the Podcast cruise.

 

[kab407]

Hey everyone! Really sore today. Don't ever go zip lining, burro riding and rapelling in a day

No Palo for us on the Podcast cruise.

Isn't that what the Spa is for?

Glad to have you blogging! Enjoy.

 

[DVCsince02]

Interesting cruise information...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1520273

 

[disneyholic family]

Interesting cruise information...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1520273

great thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks for the heads up

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Always thinking about us. Shame she never mentioned she was taking a vacation let alone a cruise. I wonder how you pack for such an adventure?

I figured she'd dump us all in Kevin's lap.......poor, Dorothy... Maybe we should all email her and welcome her into the collective....er, fold....

Definitely Palo here (for dinner and brunch if possible)! Figure whatever we miss we'll catch on the next cruise. Yep, the stipulation I got when Rick finally caved and said "book it" was we get to rebook while onboard....

tricky, tricky, tricky

 

[chirurgeon]

I trying to figure out transportation for the cruise. I am staying at the Dolphin pre and post cruise. I am flying in from Pittsburgh and my step mom is flying in from Flint, MI the Saturday before the cruise. Unless we are able to get flights into OAI within a short time of each other, we are both going to have to have separate transportation to the hotel. Then we need to have transport to and from Port Canavrel (sp?). So the options are cab, town car, what? I am not really interested in renting a car. I am so confused at this time. Being the compulsive over planner that I am, this is making me a little crazy.

Will there be enough of us staying at the Dolphin or at least one of the Epcot hotels pre and post to make it cost effective to rent a large transportation option for us all? How big are the buses they use for the cruise transfers?

Who is staying where?

Kim

 

[scarlett873]

Transportation is freaking me out too...I think we'll do a rental car, just so that we'll be able to do our booze run easier. If there ends up being some kind of organized transportation, we might be game for that, but that's only if we can get to the terminal early...lol...I plan to board just as soon as they will let me!

I had thought about Palo brunch too, but not sure if we will or not yet. DH didn't seem to interested when I had first brought it up to him. Guess we'll see!

 

[chirurgeon]

Brandie, are you staying at the Dolphin?

Kim

 

[scarlett873]

Oh yes...sorry...lol! We are at the Dolphin along with my brother and his wife, and then Plutes and her DH are riding with us to the cruise terminal too.

 

[kab407]

we're flying down Friday and staying at the Dolphin. I'll most likely just book a towncar. As far as getting to/from PC, I've asked Tracy to include the cost of transfers. I haven't quite figured out getting home yet. If we stay to the Dolphin. I'll do a towncar. If I am able to get into BWV or BCV (DVC) at 7-months, I'll use Magical Express. I am really not stressing abouth this yet. Things can change!

 

[UrsulasShadow]

I'm staying at the Dolphin for at least 1 night before the cruise. I have no idea yet when I'm arriving (still waiting on SW and Jetblue flights), nor how I'm getting anywhere.