First Ever DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise 5/10/2009

[cdnmickeylover]

Fingers crossed for you Tracy. On our last cruise we got really lucky and got off the ship at around 7:45am. We took Disney transport and were checking into our resort at around 9:15am and were in our room at 9:30am napping. We'd been up late the night before and as Cdns had the 6am customs thing so we were exhausted. Luckily our room was ready so we could nap for a couple of hours and then hit the parks.

Since we are up while it's still dark out getting off the ship early is never a problem for us.

Fiona

 

[scarlett873]

I was playing around with SW, by putting in a bogus date, just to get an airfare idea, it would be under $400 just for DH and myself to fly. I have flyer miles with JEtBlue and love them but if SW is cheaper, then I am flying SW.

Here is a question......When should the flight home be scheduled?

Wondering about what the "average" time is we disembark and load on the buses to MCO.....I don't want to cut myself short by scheduling my flight home to early but I don't want to be at the airport ALL night either! And of course, don't forget the security line!

We're considering renting a car to go and do something until it's time to head to the airport. The flights back to Indy are either early or late. I'll go stir-friggin-crazy if I have to sit in the Orlando airport all day knowing just how close I am to Disney or just doing something besides twiddling my thumbs in an airport! We did that in Vegas and I was about to go nuts!!!

Not sure what we'd do though...it all depends on the departure time! We're also kind of waiting until after Christmas as that's when my brother and sister in law will find out that they are going on this cruise! I don't want to decide on everything without their input...come Christmas morning, I will have a list of everything that needs to be decided and i'll make them decide right then and there!

 

[chickie]

Brandi,

We're thinking about going to Kennedy Space Center before we head to the airport. I think there was something on the boards or the podcast that talked about getting free tickets - maybe from your Congressman or something like that. We'll rent a car, too, so we'll probably have some time to kill that day.

We are waiting for Southwest fares, too. Right now we could fly American for $665 EACH! I don't think so! Unfortunately, they and SW are the only ones that fly from here to MCO non-stop. I guess we'll just have to wait and see!

 

[LMO429]

Please forgive me I asked this question before and Tracy you were nice enough to get back to me about it, i went back to look for the answer in this thread but its gotten so big I cant seem to back track to find it

what were the hotel recommendations again for a Hotel close to the Port. we intend on getting down the saturday before the podcast cruise and just relaxing by the pool, so somewhere with a nice pool would be a bonus!

thanks again so much!

 

[winotracy]

Please forgive me I asked this question before and Tracy you were nice enough to get back to me about it, i went back to look for the answer in this thread but its gotten so big I cant seem to back track to find it

what were the hotel recommendations again for a Hotel close to the Port. we intend on getting down the saturday before the podcast cruise and just relaxing by the pool, so somewhere with a nice pool would be a bonus!

thanks again so much!

I would suggest the Radisson, Country Inn and Suites or Ron Jons Resort. I have stayed at the Doubletree, though it's a bit further away. Country Inn and Suites is the closest to the port and Radisson is next. The Radisson is right next to the Budget Rental location.

Country Inn & Suites and Radisson both have a shuttle to the port (some others may as well).

 

[LMO429]

I would suggest the Radisson, Country Inn and Suites or Ron Jons Resort. I have stayed at the Doubletree, though it's a bit further away. Country Inn and Suites is the closest to the port and Radisson is next. The Radisson is right next to the Budget Rental location.

Country Inn & Suites and Radisson both have a shuttle to the port (some others may as well).

thank you so much!!!!!

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Thought it would be nice to have a "meet and greet" in there... we can bring a big bag of razors and shaving cream and help each other shave that little spot in the middle of the shoulder blades...

Great story, I am still laughing over this one a week later...

 

[kab407]

Thought it would be nice to have a "meet and greet" in there... we can bring a big bag of razors and shaving cream and help each other shave that little spot in the middle of the shoulder blades...

Great story, I am still laughing over this one a week later...

 

[mommyceratops]

Thought it would be nice to have a "meet and greet" in there... we can bring a big bag of razors and shaving cream and help each other shave that little spot in the middle of the shoulder blades...

Great story, I am still laughing over this one a week later...

I am sure Kevin is still trying to get that image out of his head weeks later!

 

[ClaraBug]

wow, quiet board....can tell its a holiday!

 

[Annette_VA]

Another casualty....

I just emailed Tracy to cancel our cruise. With the cost of flights, etc. being so high, we just can't do it. I am so incredibly bummed.

 

[kab407]

Another casualty....

I just emailed Tracy to cancel our cruise. With the cost of flights, etc. being so high, we just can't do it. I am so incredibly bummed.

Aaawwwwww Annette, I'm so sorry but understand the circumstances.

Keep sending in emails. It is Christmas in July and Pete is on a quest to give cruises away!

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Another casualty....

I just emailed Tracy to cancel our cruise. With the cost of flights, etc. being so high, we just can't do it. I am so incredibly bummed.

I'm so bummed for you, and for me, too, because I won't have a chance to pahty with you. Keep trying to win a cruise, Annette.

 

[robind]

Another casualty....

I just emailed Tracy to cancel our cruise. With the cost of flights, etc. being so high, we just can't do it. I am so incredibly bummed.

Oh, I am so sorry, I was looking forward to meeting another VA dis'er.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

So sorry Annette.

You gotta do what you gotta do. I'm sure they'll be other opportunities to cruise again.

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

To Annette and anyone cancelling/thinking of cancelling the cruise -- instead of cancelling now when we are still 10 months out, why don't you wait to see if things get a bit better? Until we get closer to the sail date, you can still cancel without penalty (Tracy would have to help out with the exact date). If you got a good tax refund and decided you wanted to use it for a cruise then you've already got the great locked-in price. If you cancel now and then let's say after Pete's very convincing all-Podcast cruise Podcast you decide to not pay the mortgage and go on the cruise after all, the price may go up and you'd be sad that you cancelled the original great price. Anyway, that's my .02 -- I really want you to sail with us Annette!!! (but understand if you can't)

Stacy

 

[winotracy]

To Annette and anyone cancelling/thinking of cancelling the cruise -- instead of cancelling now when we are still 10 months out, why don't you wait to see if things get a bit better? Until we get closer to the sail date, you can still cancel without penalty (Tracy would have to help out with the exact date). If you got a good tax refund and decided you wanted to use it for a cruise then you've already got the great locked-in price. If you cancel now and then let's say after Pete's very convincing all-Podcast cruise Podcast you decide to not pay the mortgage and go on the cruise after all, the price may go up and you'd be sad that you cancelled the original great price. Anyway, that's my .02 -- I really want you to sail with us Annette!!! (but understand if you can't)

Stacy

After February 24, 2009 penalties will start. Prices are high everywhere you turn right now, but despite those thinking it's time to get airfare, you really can wait on most of the things for this trip for now and see what happens. We have a new president coming in which could totally change the financial market (regardless of who it is). I get notifications from airlines regularly with discounts so I've learned I don't need to book it as soon as it's available for the best price.

 

[Madi100]

Another casualty....

I just emailed Tracy to cancel our cruise. With the cost of flights, etc. being so high, we just can't do it. I am so incredibly bummed.

I'm so sorry you won't be able to go I was looking forward to meeting you.

 

[cocowum]

Another casualty....

I just emailed Tracy to cancel our cruise. With the cost of flights, etc. being so high, we just can't do it. I am so incredibly bummed.

That really stinks! I was also looking forward to meeting you.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

Airfare scares the heck out of me, but I'm putting $ away for all three of us. I should really start looking for airfare deals now from LA to Orlando