From WDW to DL With Love - January 06, 2011 part 3

[granmaz]

Ok, time to change the topic before Jen recounts the story of Frankfurt and our passports.....

I think we need to know!!!

 

[JenKatt]

I think we need to know!!!

LOL!

To be fair to Jeff, it was more the circumstances than his fault. We flew to Germany to spend time with friends, landing at Frankfurt early in the morning after a red eye flight. When we got through customs are friends weren't there. It was a bit nerve racking as we didn't know what to do. We waiting 20 minutes or so for them and then started to hunt down a pay phone to call them to see what we going on. (Our cell phones weren't international yet). Right about the time Jeff figured out how to get a call out on the phone our friends appeared (traffic held them up). We got to their place and unpacked. Except we couldn't find our passports, or any of our travel documents. The whole document folder was gone. (I was active duty military still and began freaking out about the trouble I would get into for this one). We tore apart our luggage and couldn't find them. We realized we must have left them at the airport, no idea where but at least at the airport. Our friends called lost and found there. The document holder was there. Found on top of that blasted pay phone. We got back in the car to go get them. Found out the lost and found in Europe charges you to get your stuff back. I think we had to pay 20 Euro or something for them.
Payphones = evil

Not that great of a story!

 

[orlandothebeagle]

LOL!

To be fair to Jeff, it was more the circumstances than his fault. We flew to Germany to spend time with friends, landing at Frankfurt early in the morning after a red eye flight. When we got through customs are friends weren't there. It was a bit nerve racking as we didn't know what to do. We waiting 20 minutes or so for them and then started to hunt down a pay phone to call them to see what we going on. (Our cell phones weren't international yet). Right about the time Jeff figured out how to get a call out on the phone our friends appeared (traffic held them up). We got to their place and unpacked. Except we couldn't find our passports, or any of our travel documents. The whole document folder was gone. (I was active duty military still and began freaking out about the trouble I would get into for this one). We tore apart our luggage and couldn't find them. We realized we must have left them at the airport, no idea where but at least at the airport. Our friends called lost and found there. The document holder was there. Found on top of that blasted pay phone. We got back in the car to go get them. Found out the lost and found in Europe charges you to get your stuff back. I think we had to pay 20 Euro or something for them.
Payphones = evil

Not that great of a story!

No, but a scary one........
poor you that must have been the pits.

 

[DisneyCruiser83]

On the 2008 Westbound PC cruise a Diser organized a group for Aruba Jeep rentals, thus obtaining a lesser rental rate. Has anyone started something like this or would anyone be interested? We rented Jeeps in 08 and really enjoyed them, we want to do the same again.

Any thoughts?

I have not read anyone organizing something like this (correct me if I am wrong). But, DH and I are planning on renting a jeep in Aruba. So, if we can get some people also interested, I could look into it. It sounds great!

Good Morning everyone!
Jen, I would have freaked out loosing our stuff! I am definitely the one in charge on our trips.

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

It's even less then that at Disney. It's maybe 1/4th of 1%. But man, some of them can be doozy's. Like the guy that demanded to see my manager because I told him there was no way he was parked in the Snoopy lot.

Although not a customer service issue, I once had a substitute teacher who sent me to the office since I was unable to pronounce my last name correctly.

My maiden name is Italian and my Grandfather Americanized it when he arrived in this country - she pronounced it the way you wold in Italy. I simply corrected the pronounciation and I was sent to the office. The principal got a good laugh about it.

 

[LindaBabe]

*bock* *bock bock bock* *bock* *BWWWWOOOOOCCCCCKKKKKKK*

Chicken!

Darn tootin'! My husband says if the word "thrill" is in the description, I kick it into reverse. Yup. That would be me.

LOL!

The document holder was there. Found on top of that blasted pay phone. We got back in the car to go get them. Found out the lost and found in Europe charges you to get your stuff back. I think we had to pay 20 Euro or something for them.
Payphones = evil

Not that great of a story!

You must have been scared to DEATH! What branch of service were you in, Jen?

 

[JenKatt]

You must have been scared to DEATH! What branch of service were you in, Jen?

Air Force

 

[Tami0220]

so he blames me!! We now put them somewhere safe.

LMAO! My DH blames me for everything!! Sounds like our hubbys would hit it off.

 

[CruznLexi]

Several people have copies of our passports. My Mom, Cousin who is also a TA and my TA all have copies. You never know what might happen. We rented our Aruba jeep with AVIS. I was hoping to get a discount with USAA but no luck. Driving home from SC so I will be booking our flights home soon and take a look at shore excursions.

 

[tinkryansmom]

So going to go check excursions!!

And book our pre-cruise room -

Jeff - my yahoo email account was hacked as well as my FB - so I will PM you with a new contact email.

Getting excited now!!

 

[granmaz]

LOL!

To be fair to Jeff, it was more the circumstances than his fault. We flew to Germany to spend time with friends, landing at Frankfurt early in the morning after a red eye flight. When we got through customs are friends weren't there. It was a bit nerve racking as we didn't know what to do. We waiting 20 minutes or so for them and then started to hunt down a pay phone to call them to see what we going on. (Our cell phones weren't international yet). Right about the time Jeff figured out how to get a call out on the phone our friends appeared (traffic held them up). We got to their place and unpacked. Except we couldn't find our passports, or any of our travel documents. The whole document folder was gone. (I was active duty military still and began freaking out about the trouble I would get into for this one). We tore apart our luggage and couldn't find them. We realized we must have left them at the airport, no idea where but at least at the airport. Our friends called lost and found there. The document holder was there. Found on top of that blasted pay phone. We got back in the car to go get them. Found out the lost and found in Europe charges you to get your stuff back. I think we had to pay 20 Euro or something for them.
Payphones = evil

Not that great of a story!

So glad they found them. Another good reminder to us all to take care of all our belongings when out and about.

 

[DVCinderella]

On the 2008 Westbound PC cruise a Diser organized a group for Aruba Jeep rentals, thus obtaining a lesser rental rate. Has anyone started something like this or would anyone be interested? We rented Jeeps in 08 and really enjoyed them, we want to do the same again.

Any thoughts?

I have not read anyone organizing something like this (correct me if I am wrong). But, DH and I are planning on renting a jeep in Aruba. So, if we can get some people also interested, I could look into it. It sounds great!

I've never been to Aruba (or any of the ports of call on this cruise...other than CC)...just wondering why so many people rent jeeps on Aruba? Are the excursions not that great? Anyone done this with younger children? DS & DD are 5yo and in booster seats at home...just wondering what the car seat policy might be.

 

[DVCinderella]

Wanted to see if I could organize those with younger children to discuss our ports-of-call plans. I went through the excursions last night, and there really isn't a lot for younger children...rather disappointing given this is a Disney Cruise. But then again, I understand Disney isn't running the POC, so I can't expect to find a theme park at every one

I'm just starting to read about the excursions and get myself familiar with the ports, but I'd be happy to share what I learn. If anyone has any input (particularly PC cruise veterans) on which excursions did/didn't work with kids, I'd love to hear.

 

[LimoFam5]

Wanted to see if I could organize those with younger children to discuss our ports-of-call plans. I went through the excursions last night, and there really isn't a lot for younger children...rather disappointing given this is a Disney Cruise. But then again, I understand Disney isn't running the POC, so I can't expect to find a theme park at every one

I'm just starting to read about the excursions and get myself familiar with the ports, but I'd be happy to share what I learn. If anyone has any input (particularly PC cruise veterans) on which excursions did/didn't work with kids, I'd love to hear.

I was a bit sad that there was not more adventures listed with Disney for small kids, I have a 5 and 6 year old and they LOVE to get our and do sooooo I guess I will have to book straight instead of with Disney. I really dont mind, I usually end up with better deal for the same trip. We have done this several time before while cruising with Disney and have not had any problems.
So far here are our plans.
Aruba - either horseback ride w/ stop @ natural pools or Jeep rental with stops @ natural pools
Costa Rica - going to prob book Canopy tour, girls meet the age requirement if we go direct and NOT with Disney
Manzanillo - Up in the air as of right now, considering a Beach Resort outing with Disney
Puerto Vallarta - BOOKED a signature swim with Dophins and Sea Lions
Cabo - waiting on Disney to release info

 

[orlandothebeagle]

I was a bit sad that there was not more adventures listed with Disney for small kids, I have a 5 and 6 year old and they LOVE to get our and do sooooo I guess I will have to book straight instead of with Disney. I really dont mind, I usually end up with better deal for the same trip. We have done this several time before while cruising with Disney and have not had any problems.
So far here are our plans.
Aruba - either horseback ride w/ stop @ natural pools or Jeep rental with stops @ natural pools
Costa Rica - going to prob book Canopy tour, girls meet the age requirement if we go direct and NOT with Disney
Manzanillo - Up in the air as of right now, considering a Beach Resort outing with Disney
Puerto Vallarta - BOOKED a signature swim with Dophins and Sea Lions
Cabo - waiting on Disney to release info

I havent even looked,maybe snorkling but we will see.

 

[TDC Nala]

The excursions really don't look all that awesome and I don't even have any kids. One port was all dolphin, dolphin, dolphin, dolphin, I don't hang out with sea creatures I can't eat.

Jen, let me know which all-inclusive you pick in Manzanilla, if it has an open bar I'm there.

 

[danfromca]

Several people have copies of our passports. My Mom, Cousin who is also a TA and my TA all have copies. You never know what might happen. We rented our Aruba jeep with AVIS. I was hoping to get a discount with USAA but no luck. Driving home from SC so I will be booking our flights home soon and take a look at shore excursions.

We have scanned copies of ours stored on a secure online virtual drive. So we can grab and print copies anywhere there is Internet access and a printer.

 

[aan1701]

How many euros did we have to pay to get them back?


I hold on to everything now. And thanks Alan for giving me another reason not to fly Southwest

Not sure if you are taking a shot at me or not. That's cool I can take it. I would rather you take your flying elsewhere than have you come, not follow a simple instruction, then either myself, the company, or both get fined. Sorry if I took this the wrong way. I mean yesterday I only asked this request once. Why? Out of the five flights I boarded yesterday TSA was standing right there doing their thing. The other four they were not there so I could have cared less how I got the boarding cards as long as I got them. Maybe I have taken your comment the wrong way, if I did please clarify so we don't have this misunderstanding again.

 

[aan1701]

To all the excursion people. I think DCL us just teasing you. I can't imagine that there would be only four things in Costa Rica. Give it a little more time. I bet more show up. They still maybe finalizing things with the tour companies, or still evaluating their own teams experience on the tours that they took when they sent DCL workers to try them out.

 

[JenKatt]

Not sure if you are taking a shot at me or not. That's cool I can take it. I would rather you take your flying elsewhere than have you come, not follow a simple instruction, then either myself, the company, or both get fined. Sorry if I took this the wrong way. I mean yesterday I only asked this request once. Why? Out of the five flights I boarded yesterday TSA was standing right there doing their thing. The other four they were not there so I could have cared less how I got the boarding cards as long as I got them. Maybe I have taken your comment the wrong way, if I did please clarify so we don't have this misunderstanding again.

Yeesh Alan, not taking a shot at you, but the silliness of what you were saying. On one hand you want everyone, even a small child to hold onto their boarding pass, but only if TSA is watchin. And that it's really only Southwest it effects because of the cattle call boarding policy. That's why I try not to fly Southwest. If I want to be herded, I'll find a ranch!

And there are more than 4 excursions listed, pretty sure Dawn found them. They are listed on the port adventure page and NOT the individual port pages. You have to go to port adventures and select the port there to see everything. I believe Costa Rica has about 20 different excursions listed.