From WDW to DL With Love - January 06, 2011 part 4

[ACDSNY]

Hey Everyone, just wanted to share my excitement over my new Mickey gold hook bracelet that I had custom designed!!

I love the bracelet!!!

I am just heartbroken!

I just recieved one regarding a dog and his name and the address he is missing from is the same as our first foster puppy.

If you could send some pixie dust for this puppy - thanks!

The puppy was found!

I am so relieved!

I'm so happy he was found!

 

[aan1701]

Well part one of my four part vacation is coming to a close. Ad a great day in the MK and EPCOT. We had dinner at the new Via Napoli. I really liked it. Off to the Wonder for parts 2 and 3 of the vacation with part 4 starting in a week. On the 3 night part of the B2B my friend from DCL will be sailing. We can't wait to just chill in the new Outlook cafe.

 

[ACDSNY]

http://www.tranquiloaruba.com

Where can we go for a sailboat ride, lunch, and some snorkeling in the most beautiful coastline this side of Venezuela? Tranquilo, a 43-foot charter sailboat in Aruba. Unfortunately, the DCL excursion is kind of short, a large group and requires you wear snorkel belts, so we found this outfit listed on tripadvisor.com. After reading the reviews and trading a few e-mails with the friendly guys who sail the tours,Anthony, here’s my pitch (not theirs): http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...nquilo_Charter_Cruises-San_Nicolas_Aruba.html

With 12 or more people to join Valerie and me (minimum 14), Tranquilo will sail us an hour south from the Wonder to a snorkeling paradise for two hours of water or dockside playtime, with the option of fishing, too.

DH and I are currently booked on the DCL Sail and Snorkel in Aruba. I'll talk it our with him and see if we want to switch over to this one. I like the longer time frame and less crowded. I have to hope I don't get mistaken for a whale or seal by a shark.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

Hey Everyone, just wanted to share my excitement over my new Mickey gold hook bracelet that I had custom designed!! I had one of those 'Ocean City hook bracelets' for years (for those of you who have heard of the traditional Caribbean hook bracelet, the OC one is modeled off that, for Ocean City, NJ). But last year we moved from OC and I didnt really have a need for it anymore but didnt want to just stick it in a drawer either, because it was 14k gold. So, I took it to my jeweler and used the same bracelet, just had the middle OC piece removed and redesigned to be Mickey's head and still with the 'hook' clasp style--here is a picture below-- it is kind of blurry because of my cell phone quality picture but you can sort of see the tiny diamonds in his ears and the bigger diamond by the clasp. Just couldnt wait to share the pic with you all when I got it, I am so glad I got to turn my bracelet into something that I will never want to change my love for, Disney!!

thats very pretty

Well, I went to the chiropractor this morning for a pinched nerve in my back - having pain in my neck and horrible headache When I started with the migrain last week I think that was just the beginning. She said it would take at least four treatments for relief, but I do feel somewhat better since I got home. I am just taking it easy this afternoon which I don't seem to have a problem doing!

I did try to sort clothes - before cruise, cruise daytime, cruise evening, cruise excursion, cruise formal, Palo, after cruise, & staying at my daughter's house. Right now it looks like I am moving out of my house! I don't think it is going to fit in my car!!

Since I put hooks over the spare bedroom door to organize and things are falling off the hooks, I think that means it is time to narrow things down a wee bit, but where to start! That can wait for another day, Scarlet!

Hope you feel better soon.

All I know from last time, and NOT from personal experience I might add, that the water in the Caribbean is much much warmer than the Pacific. Not sure about what you can see etc though. I can ask my friend though.

When we did the PC cruise in 2008, the day we were in Cabo was VERY cold and VERY windy and that was at the end of May! I should clarify that VERY cold was that most people I saw were wearing light jackets and I had two shirts and a jacket on. Most if the Cabo excursions were cancelled that day. My son swam with the dolphins and I was thrilled that I didn't have to get in the water!

I would think Aruba would be much more comfortable in January than Cabo.

The Aruba sailboat does look very nice. I read several great reviews, but I noticed that they don't let you book with a credit card.

Thanks guys, Aruba it is.

I am hoping for a Rangers/Phillies World Series.

World series?

Wow - been about two weeks since I was here last, and you folk up and start a whole new thread ! LOL !

I keep trying to get on here, and thought I'd have better luck with the school holidays. Only problem is that with four kids all wanting to use the computer, I had virtually no online time, so please accept my apologies. To be honest, I've had some other things going on, so the trip hasn't been foremost in my mind, which is HIGHLY unusual for me. But time to re-focus, as our holiday starts in 71 days !!! (Counting the night we'll stay at the airport before our morning flight to the US).

Mind you, I still have another 9 days until I can do my shore bookings - I'm wondering what will be left by then - hope there's a couple at least. Of course, if there's not, we'll probably just be happy meandering around the ports by ourselves.

I'm sorry I'm so far behind on everyone's news. Of course, things just go manic between now and the time we leave - there's only 7 weeks left of the school year here, so we have everything from end-of-year exams to speech nights to Shakespeare festival, to Christmas parties. That said, I LOVE this time of year. An added bonus is that I am seriously considering quitting my nearly-f/t job, and sticking with just working at the school next year. We'll still be able to wrangle o/s holidays, so all would be good

Gosh, I've prattled on long enough.... I WILL get caught up - I have to !

I need to PM about bracelets / lanyards and the like, don't I ? Also trying to rack my brain as to what to get for the FEs. I had thought about some Aussie lollies, but their weight would be too prohibitive, unless I guess I mailed them in advance ? Otherwise, I'm stumped. I'm sure I'll think of something.

I hope everyone is well, and that all is OK with everyone's families (and dogs )

So much to do on my day off !

Cheers,
Sally

Have a good day off.

We're staying at the HoJo Anaheim. Anyone else?

PC 05 ~ 16 pair of shoes......PC 08 ~ 12 pair of shoes.....hmmm WONDERing can I get it lower than that...

Shoes, can you ever have enough shoes.

I am just heartbroken!

There is a company called Home Again that is an agency that will allow you to send email blasts when your dog is missing. It has to do with the microchip in the dog.

I just recieved one regarding a dog and his name and the address he is missing from is the same as our first foster puppy.

I have emailed his new owner to please let me know when he is found. I am just so sad about this! He was so sick when we got him and we thought we were going to lose him but he recovered. He was our first puppy adopted too. I am sure the family is just sick about it.

I just needed to post something I guess...I can't post it on FB as my daughter is on there and i don't want to make her worry.

If you could send some pixie dust for this puppy - thanks!

The puppy was found!

I am so relieved!

You answered my Q !

DH and I are currently booked on the DCL Sail and Snorkel in Aruba. I'll talk it our with him and see if we want to switch over to this one. I like the longer time frame and less crowded. I have to hope I don't get mistaken for a whale or seal by a shark.

I like the shoreter trip, I like to ba back on board for lunch, we done a sail and snorlel in tortola, we left 7.30, back by 12.30, boat was only 3 min away from ship, it was perfect.
Funnily enough they had they same tour in the afternoon and we watched them getting to the ship with 0 mins to spare, dcl or non dcl I would hate that.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

DH and I are currently booked on the DCL Sail and Snorkel in Aruba. I'll talk it our with him and see if we want to switch over to this one. I like the longer time frame and less crowded. I have to hope I don't get mistaken for a whale or seal by a shark.

Dont worry, they will go to me first,lol.

 

[ACDSNY]

Dont worry, they will go to me first,lol.

I doubt that, I have WAY more blubber for them to munch on. On the bright side I float really well.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

I doubt that, I have WAY more blubber for them to munch on. On the bright side I float really well.

LOl, thats funny, I went to swimming lessons a few years ago, the instructor told us to see how long we could tread water, it was really hilarious, I didnt actually need to tread I could just put my arms out and float. Moved my arms a bit just to make it look good.

 

[LindaBabe]

Good Morning, Happy Cruisers!

Nippy here this morning - I think we had a frost. MUST remember to wear a jacket when I go out to the gym.

We're staying at the HoJo Anaheim. Anyone else?

PC 05 ~ 16 pair of shoes......PC 08 ~ 12 pair of shoes.....hmmm WONDERing can I get it lower than that...

I don't even OWN 12 pairs of shoes!

LOl, thats funny, I went to swimming lessons a few years ago, the instructor told us to see how long we could tread water, it was really hilarious, I didnt actually need to tread I could just put my arms out and float. Moved my arms a bit just to make it look good.

That would be me, Lynne


Happy Day, all!

 

[DCLtravler]

Morning everyone!
Just a quick checkin to say hi. Busy day today so I have to wake up extra early...just stick the needle in and keep the caffeine coming!
Des, I'm so glad the puppy was found! What a horrible thing for you to have to worry about.
Lynne, the World Series is the final baseball competition. Like the Super Bowl for football or the World Cup for soccer. BTW I forgot to tell you how beautiful YOU looked in your pic...I was too busy commenting on your dad! I loved the purple and black that you found for villan night. Paying homage to my favorite villian =0)

Alan, have a great time on your cruise--oh, and one more thing...someday the Giants WILL rise and I will be there to watch you eat your words =0)

Val, thanks for the info on Aruba. I'm so tempted to go with you all, but imy kiddo is finally old enough to scuba so we are going to try the discover scuba excursion and see how we like it..."get our feet wet" so to speek

I can't remember who mention this, but I checked yesterday and there are only about 5 total excursions that are full so there is still LOTS available.

Well, another HOT one here today! I know I should be grateful, but I am getting sick of using the a/c. I went running last night at 6:30 and it was over 80 deg F! But, at least we don't have humidity, so the mornings and evenings are cool.

Oops, 5am, time to stop doddling and get ready--gotta be out of the house by 5:30!

I hope everyone has a great day!
Melissa

 

[glindamood]

The puppy was found!

I am so relieved!

That is such good news!

Linda - we had frost this morning and it was the first morning it was on the windshield but the defroster took care of it in about 3 minutes. While I love fall - I am NOT ready for any of that white stuff.

Jeff - AWESOME job on the website. We are now up to 122 cabins!

And to any lurkers out there - please join in our fun - we would love to meet you!

 

[aan1701]

Alan, have a great time on your cruise--oh, and one more thing...someday the Giants WILL rise and I will be there to watch you eat your words =0)

All I can say is that will be the worst day of my life.

 

[Brooklyn]

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to share some great news we got last night. Our daughter Brooklyn was cast in a huge Christmas show that is here in SD each year.

She has worked so hard this past year on tap and got the part that she wanted! She is going to be a Toy Solider (basically a mini version of the Radio City Musical Hall Show). When I showed her the cast list she screamed and almost started crying. It was so very cute!!!

Here is a link to last years promo video...it shows just a sampling of this amazing Christmas show!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4et_Cld3WP8

 

[carmie3377]

The puppy was found!

WONDERFUL news!!!!!! If you don't mind me asking, was the microchip instrumental in finding the puppy? Cinder is microchipped and it does make me feel better in case she was to get . It's just nice to hear success stories

Shoes, can you ever have enough shoes.

I completely agree. Purses too!!!

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to share some great news we got last night. Our daughter Brooklyn was cast in a huge Christmas show that is here in SD each year.

Congratulations!!!!

 

[JenKatt]

That is such good news!

Linda - we had frost this morning and it was the first morning it was on the windshield but the defroster took care of it in about 3 minutes. While I love fall - I am NOT ready for any of that white stuff.

Jeff - AWESOME job on the website. We are now up to 122 cabins!

And to any lurkers out there - please join in our fun - we would love to meet you!

Jeff is still adding to the website. He was caught up (what you're seeing) but he's gotten another round of emails and PMs. We're now 14% of the available staterooms.

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to share some great news we got last night. Our daughter Brooklyn was cast in a huge Christmas show that is here in SD each year.

She has worked so hard this past year on tap and got the part that she wanted! She is going to be a Toy Solider (basically a mini version of the Radio City Musical Hall Show). When I showed her the cast list she screamed and almost started crying. It was so very cute!!!

Here is a link to last years promo video...it shows just a sampling of this amazing Christmas show!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4et_Cld3WP8

Congrats!


One can never have enough shoes. I have expensive tastes too. If I ever get this last 20 pounds off, I'm buying myself a pair of Manolo Blahniks (have the pair picked out already). I usually pack around 8 pairs for the long cruises. I have a couple pairs that are multi-purpose. However, since we're shipping our bags home and not letting Delta get any more money from us, I may go ahead and pack more....

 

[rotary2808]

Well part one of my four part vacation is coming to a close. Ad a great day in the MK and EPCOT. We had dinner at the new Via Napoli. I really liked it. Off to the Wonder for parts 2 and 3 of the vacation with part 4 starting in a week. On the 3 night part of the B2B my friend from DCL will be sailing. We can't wait to just chill in the new Outlook cafe.

I absolutely love the new Outlook Cafe. It's one of the best additions DCL has done to their ships. We spent a good part of our 4 night last month there and I imagine we'll be there quite a bit on the PC and Alaska as well.

 

[Happy Goofy]

Brooklyn- Love the video- I can still see your daughters skipping around Pompeii and going to the tea in their Alice in Wonderland dresses. I hope we get to win at Bunco this time.

It's too bad Lynne wasn't joining us. I think she is doing Alaska.

 

[WeLuvDCL]

I booked today - they official called our group 4 adult zippers and 2 kids - with 1 adult non-zipper. They are not charging me for my DD3 as long as she sits on a lap on the bus.

Esmeralda says we are at 26 - I think.

Woohoo! Thanks, we are officially a "tour group" and now have no worries about getting our private transportation!

Thanks for the heads-up. We got it

Great! We'll be seeing you on deck 5 - we are on the other side of the ship 5520.

PC 05 ~ 16 pair of shoes......PC 08 ~ 12 pair of shoes.....hmmm WONDERing can I get it lower than that...

I'm sooo showing this post to DH. He complained when I packed 5 pairs of shoes last time.
I'm not packing anymore than 5 pair this time either. I actually pick out my shoes first and them pick 3-4 outfits that go with those shoes. These days I go for comfort over style. Of course, I will have to bring a dressy pair for Palo and formal night. I know there are a lot of Crocs haters in the world but I love their women's heels/wedges. BTW, they are having a sale on the Farrah style, got them for $15.99 each with $2.99 shipping on my entire order plus no tax when shipping to FL. (They are on sale for $19.99 - sign up for their e-mail list and they will immediately send you an on-line coupon for 20% off your entire order. )

I linked to this post on the first page so you can update.

Thanks! Post #1 is SO helpful, I really appreciate you keeping tracking of everything for us!

 

[glindamood]

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to share some great news we got last night. Our daughter Brooklyn was cast in a huge Christmas show that is here in SD each year.

She has worked so hard this past year on tap and got the part that she wanted! She is going to be a Toy Solider (basically a mini version of the Radio City Musical Hall Show). When I showed her the cast list she screamed and almost started crying. It was so very cute!!!

Here is a link to last years promo video...it shows just a sampling of this amazing Christmas show!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4et_Cld3WP8

And how cool is that!

 

[valbob89]

DH and I are currently booked on the DCL Sail and Snorkel in Aruba. I'll talk it our with him and see if we want to switch over to this one. I like the longer time frame and less crowded. I have to hope I don't get mistaken for a whale or seal by a shark.

I hope you decide to join us, it really sounds like a fun time. I especially want to try the drift snorkel. As you can see from the pictures on the web site, the reef is very protected so there is no danger of being swept out to sea, plus there is a small boat to get us back to the boat. I have a message into Anthony to ask for more details regarding the fishing opportunity. Also, DisneyCruisers83, Tess's DH has mobility issues so I want to find out if we can taxi him over to the boat and avoid the 15 min. walk. If we can, I was thinking we could take everything people might be carrying, i.e. their own snorkel gear too.
I hope we can make this happen. Let me know if you have any questions I can pass on to Anthony.

Val

 

[valbob89]

thats very pretty

Hope you feel better soon.



Thanks guys, Aruba it is.

World series?

Have a good day off.

Shoes, can you ever have enough shoes.



You answered my Q !


I like the shoreter trip, I like to ba back on board for lunch, we done a sail and snorlel in tortola, we left 7.30, back by 12.30, boat was only 3 min away from ship, it was perfect.
Funnily enough they had they same tour in the afternoon and we watched them getting to the ship with 0 mins to spare, dcl or non dcl I would hate that.

Can't say much about shorter versus longer trips but do want to mention the concern about getting back on time. Because the Aruba tour is a private charter we can ask him to get us back at any time we feel we want back by. So if Disney's should change their schedule we can change the return time. Right now the ship is scheduled to leave at 5:00 and I have asked him to have us back no later then 3:30. If the group wants an earlier time I'll request that.

I know what you mean about people getting back to the ship with 0 mins to spare. That does drive me crazy, I am always looking at my watch to make sure I am never late. My DH - not so much. But my mom use to say "some people will be late for their own funeral" and I think it is true. On the TA cruise in St. Maarten the dockworkers were all waiting around for one more bus of people to return. When the bus arrived there was one young lady a full pier length behind the rest strolling down while the entire ship waited. Later I heard her in the lounge bragging how the entire ship waited for her and watched her strut in. What a rude brat. val

Val