From WDW to DL With Love - January 06, 2011 part 5

[Tigfanjeff]

Jeff - was this from Dorothy?

Yes.

 

[valbob89]

Yes.

At least you got and answer. I figured with the holiday she would have today off. I don't blame her it is the process that is screwed up.

 

[granmaz]

It is truly just ridiculous and to be honest downright bad manners for the powers that be on the Wonder not to have things organised and have got back to you. Really bad I think. They must not be used to holding such events like the Magic.

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Ok, FE people. I have a question.

I'm putting the final touches on the door magnets but for names, I'm wondering if people want Dis Names or if first names are ok? I know there are some FE rooms without a disboard name, and I know there are lots of people without disboard names in the rooms, so I was thinking first names. What do you guys think?

HELP

I haven't not heard back from DCL regarding the date, time and location for the Champagne Girls and Mixology sessions. They confirmed $18 per person per event and that they would do them.

I would assume the earliest I might hear back is Monday. I know many of those signed-up will not have a chance to opt-out if they don't like the schedule before they leave for travel. Do I give DCL the list, as I have it, and let them issue tickets and post the charge?

IS THERE ANYONE WHO DOESN'T WANT ME TO DO THIS AND WANTS THEIR NAME TAKEN OFF?

I think I have been very patient, sent a note once a week, called only once. I don't think this is very fair. In September they told me they would start working on the January schedule in November. This Monday they said they would have the arrangement finalized by last Tuesday. I explained I was holding off planning the schedule for the room tour and other people had things on hold because we were waiting on them. This is just not right.

Your thoughts?

Well, here's the deal. If I don't hear from Disney by COB on Monday, I'm going to tell them to forget about it. I'll spend the first two days collecting clean wine glasses and we'll just gather at the Promenade Lounge at 2PM on the first Saturday.

I'm sure we'll make it all work out.

This is what just came back.. Seriously ridiculous...

"
I am with you.
I also have 3 other requests on your sailing waiting as well.
This past couple of months has been extremely hard for getting anything confirmed.
The Wonder is very well aware of your request and needs, they just haven't confirmed a location yet.
For other dates lately, I had to refer them to the Groups Manager onboard to finalize their plans with him once they got onboard.
If the ship does not confirm anything today, I will not be available until Tuesday afternoon.
The Groups Manager onboard is Jerome Hayden and he can be contacted through Guest Services on the ship. He has all your information so if it gets to a point where you are leaving and they haven't confirmed anything with you, he is your contact.
I am hoping to have something for you before you leave.

Stay safe this weekend."

The first names look great!

I am in the same position - I can't get an answer for the SM reveal. It doesn't seem like it should be that difficult. I got an excellent suggestion to do it at lunch but in looking at the list - we have 60+ people for the SM so I am not sure that will work.
So..plan it for THe 20th at 10 - location to be announced...I will post it on my door as well as the updated door (who's cabin did we agree that would be?)

I am fine staying in the mixology and champagne girls...My thoughts on the meet and greet are just pick a location and we will open our own bottles and bring glasses! I am not a big fam of what they charge to uncork a bottle of wine to begin with

Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make this cruise so wonderful - I appreciate everyone's work!

 

[sak0526]

Jeff, this is ridiculous! It would serve them right and be fun to take a big area and cordon it off for just us (if we can get a sign saying “private party” so non disboarders don’t finish off our wines!). I can’t believe they can be this disorganized at this point in time!
So my computer is really down more than up(internet I mean). I cant find the emergency call the ship number, can someone post it for us or pm me? Thanks!
I can’t believe it’s almost here. I’m not even ½ packed and our plane leaves in 26 hours!
Cant wait to meet you all!

 

[DCL_FAN_TAC]

Happy Last Day of 2010HELLO 2011

Just off the phone with DCL...

Wine Packages -- Premium Wine for 15 night will be $657 ($755 with 15% automatic tip), no price quoted for the Classic Package so I did some math -- the 15 night premium is triple the 5 night price /$219 (of course this package is also the highest average $43.80 per night) -- my conclusion is that the 15 night Classic package will be $417 which is 3 x $139 (5 night price) and $27.80 average per night. DCL rep (she was VERY sweet) said that the smaller night packages in combos -- say, 7 night premium & 5 night classic -- would be available as purchase options.

Shutters -- CD will be the $399.95 as previously discussed. Lots of printed photo packages available too!

In-Room Movies -- No information other than they were current movies I was curious what movie I might see 15 times, but not all the way through ...hehe, we always see the same 10 minutes of the same movie!


DD & I are off to see The Kings Speech with friends, DH working!

HAPPY & SAFE NEW YEARS' everyone

 

[TDC Nala]

I will have my own wineglass and I am not signed up for any of the other things.

I split a wine package with some friends once. The wines were not of sufficient quality to justify the cost (the lowest priced package)

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Ok, FE people. I have a question.

I'm putting the final touches on the door magnets but for names, I'm wondering if people want Dis Names or if first names are ok? I know there are some FE rooms without a disboard name, and I know there are lots of people without disboard names in the rooms, so I was thinking first names. What do you guys think?

HELP

I haven't not heard back from DCL regarding the date, time and location for the Champagne Girls and Mixology sessions. They confirmed $18 per person per event and that they would do them.

I would assume the earliest I might hear back is Monday. I know many of those signed-up will not have a chance to opt-out if they don't like the schedule before they leave for travel. Do I give DCL the list, as I have it, and let them issue tickets and post the charge?

IS THERE ANYONE WHO DOESN'T WANT ME TO DO THIS AND WANTS THEIR NAME TAKEN OFF?

I think I have been very patient, sent a note once a week, called only once. I don't think this is very fair. In September they told me they would start working on the January schedule in November. This Monday they said they would have the arrangement finalized by last Tuesday. I explained I was holding off planning the schedule for the room tour and other people had things on hold because we were waiting on them. This is just not right.

Your thoughts?

Well, here's the deal. If I don't hear from Disney by COB on Monday, I'm going to tell them to forget about it. I'll spend the first two days collecting clean wine glasses and we'll just gather at the Promenade Lounge at 2PM on the first Saturday.

I'm sure we'll make it all work out.

This is what just came back.. Seriously ridiculous...

"
I am with you.
I also have 3 other requests on your sailing waiting as well.
This past couple of months has been extremely hard for getting anything confirmed.
The Wonder is very well aware of your request and needs, they just haven't confirmed a location yet.
For other dates lately, I had to refer them to the Groups Manager onboard to finalize their plans with him once they got onboard.
If the ship does not confirm anything today, I will not be available until Tuesday afternoon.
The Groups Manager onboard is Jerome Hayden and he can be contacted through Guest Services on the ship. He has all your information so if it gets to a point where you are leaving and they haven't confirmed anything with you, he is your contact.
I am hoping to have something for you before you leave.

Stay safe this weekend."

The first names look great!

I am in the same position - I can't get an answer for the SM reveal. It doesn't seem like it should be that difficult. I got an excellent suggestion to do it at lunch but in looking at the list - we have 60+ people for the SM so I am not sure that will work.
So..plan it for THe 20th at 10 - location to be announced...I will post it on my door as well as the updated door (who's cabin did we agree that would be?)

I am fine staying in the mixology and champagne girls...My thoughts on the meet and greet are just pick a location and we will open our own bottles and bring glasses! I am not a big fam of what they charge to uncork a bottle of wine to begin with

Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make this cruise so wonderful - I appreciate everyone's work!

 

[glindamood]

why am i up at 530? this is my ONLY trepidation about this trip (well this and seasick on the cabo whale watching) - the snoring is so bad i cna't sleep and it's sensless to go to another room when i have to be up in an hour anyway. what do i do if i get no sleep on cruise - well maybe sleepunder the sun at the pool!! but really, that's nice but not a good long sleep. sigh.

and i hadn't thought about that first lunch. that's so true so i'll be close for what is my number 2 most exciting time (no 1 is still DD)

Ear plugs! I slept like a log last night though but the two nights previous the saw (aka DH) kept me awake. I have never tried ear plugs but I will have them before we board.

I have been waiting for a pirate outfit to arrive from ebay for me - looks like the seller hasn't shipped it yet (should have been here today). The latest is "if you can wait a week, maybe it will have arrived by then" . My reply - "uh, no, I can't wait." I fly out on Sunday to FL, and in a week I will be on the ship. So I am now without a cool pirate outfit for pirate night. I now have to rack my brain for an alternative.

--Kay

Well, I did not pack pirate costumes so that may be the night we try BBB for dinner, or we just won't be in costume.

Well, youngest DS is home and the other two fly out today. We drove up to Spring Hill yesterday and will be here until Wednesday, head out to OKW for Wednesday and then on to Port Thursday morning.

Take care and Happy New Year!

 

[dolphingirl47]

Link to magnet graphic

http://wonderpanama2011.com/images/ship.png

That looks great.

This is what just came back.. Seriously ridiculous...

"
I am with you.
I also have 3 other requests on your sailing waiting as well.
This past couple of months has been extremely hard for getting anything confirmed.
The Wonder is very well aware of your request and needs, they just haven't confirmed a location yet.
For other dates lately, I had to refer them to the Groups Manager onboard to finalize their plans with him once they got onboard.
If the ship does not confirm anything today, I will not be available until Tuesday afternoon.
The Groups Manager onboard is Jerome Hayden and he can be contacted through Guest Services on the ship. He has all your information so if it gets to a point where you are leaving and they haven't confirmed anything with you, he is your contact.
I am hoping to have something for you before you leave.

Stay safe this weekend."

Not good

It is truly just ridiculous and to be honest downright bad manners for the powers that be on the Wonder not to have things organised and have got back to you. Really bad I think. They must not be used to holding such events like the Magic.

I was going to suggest the same, but we had a similar nightmare on the WBTA. If we had left the groups department to sort this out, we probably would not have found out until we got on the ship. It was only once the land concierge got involved that this was suddenly confirmed about a week before the cruise.

Happy Last Day of 2010HELLO 2011

Just off the phone with DCL...

Wine Packages -- Premium Wine for 15 night will be $657 ($755 with 15% automatic tip), no price quoted for the Classic Package so I did some math -- the 15 night premium is triple the 5 night price /$219 (of course this package is also the highest average $43.80 per night) -- my conclusion is that the 15 night Classic package will be $417 which is 3 x $139 (5 night price) and $27.80 average per night. DCL rep (she was VERY sweet) said that the smaller night packages in combos -- say, 7 night premium & 5 night classic -- would be available as purchase options.

Shutters -- CD will be the $399.95 as previously discussed. Lots of printed photo packages available too!

In-Room Movies -- No information other than they were current movies I was curious what movie I might see 15 times, but not all the way through ...hehe, we always see the same 10 minutes of the same movie!


DD & I are off to see The Kings Speech with friends, DH working!

HAPPY & SAFE NEW YEARS' everyone

Thanks for confirming the cost of the photo CD.

Corinna

 

[KayR]

The first names look great!

I am in the same position - I can't get an answer for the SM reveal. It doesn't seem like it should be that difficult. I got an excellent suggestion to do it at lunch but in looking at the list - we have 60+ people for the SM so I am not sure that will work.
So..plan it for THe 20th at 10 - location to be announced...I will post it on my door as well as the updated door (who's cabin did we agree that would be?)

I am fine staying in the mixology and champagne girls...My thoughts on the meet and greet are just pick a location and we will open our own bottles and bring glasses! I am not a big fam of what they charge to uncork a bottle of wine to begin with

Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make this cruise so wonderful - I appreciate everyone's work!

I agree with all this.

Lets just pick a place for the wine meet and greet and do it ourselves. If its not cold, what about the secret deck 7, or just go to one of the bars (unless there is a private event, can they stop us using a space?).

The SM - when we did something similar to this, we just took over the Promenade Lounge and did it there. In my limited experience, that area has never been mega busy anyway (unless our Dis Group was there).

With the CG and Mixology - I would think most people will still be in, we won't have packed our feather boas or tropical shirts for nothing! Maybe we can have confirmation sorted for the embarkation day meet and greet? It will all work out - Val, let me know if you need any help. Although we are flying out on Sunday, I will still be in email contact.

 

[dolphingirl47]

Oh, I forgot to mention that I am still in for Champagne Girls and Mixology irrespective of when they will take place.

Corinna

 

[granmaz]

I was going to suggest the same, but we had a similar nightmare on the WBTA. If we had left the groups department to sort this out, we probably would not have found out until we got on the ship. It was only once the land concierge got involved that this was suddenly confirmed about a week before the cruise.

Corinna

I hadn't realised that. I did know that venues were changed last minute that threw plans a bit awry though.

 

[valbob89]

ROOM TOUR UPDATE
How it works: Cruisers volunteer to let others visit their cabin and see what the different categories are like. So, on a sea day, at an established time, (final time set after other event times are published) starting on the lowest deck, we visit the different categories of cabins. It is great fun to parade down the halls meeting each other and getting a real look at those rooms we all take only a quick peek into as we pass an open door. Additionally, it allows us to share cabin living ideas.
Update: In an attempt to manage the length of the tour and allow those opening their cabins to visit the other rooms, we are going to assign a scheduled time when each deck will be visited. Here is the breakdown of the number of rooms currently on each deck and time we will allocate on the deck. Once we hear from DCL regarding the tastings and other events scheduled we will select a time and date for the tour, most likely around 3:00 a sea day. In addition to posting the information hear, (if I hear from DCL before we all leave) I will have the room schedule and tour times available in my FE outside room 6572.
Many thanks to the people who have generously offered their room on the tour.

​

Room Tour Schedule

Tour Starts On These Decks On The Hour
Deck 1
Stateroom 1043
10C Deluxe Inside Stateroom
WaitingToMeet Dumbo Judy & Russ

Deck 2
Stateroom 2086
9B Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom
Shoshie Shoshana and Adam

Stateroom 2583
10B Deluxe Inside Stateroom
Poohbug Deanna & Roger

Tour Starts on These Decks 15 minutes after the hour
Deck 5
Stateroom 5009
11B Standard Inside Stateroom
Orlandothe-beagle Lynne & Leonard

Stateroom 5140
7A Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator’s Verandah
Emum Sally & Paul

Stateroom 5510
9A Deluxe Family Oceanview
ChipperMerlin Shirley & Doug

Stateroom 5520
10A Deluxe Inside SPH Stateroom
WeLuvDCL Dawn & Rob

Deck 6
Stateroom 6039
11A Standard Inside Stateroom
carmie3377 Jarrod & Carmen

Stateroom 6044
5C Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Veranda
HappyGoofy John & Charlotte

Stateroom 6511
11B Standard Inside Stateroom Side-ways cabin
Glindamood Gail & David

Stateroom 6321
11B Standard Inside Stateroom
DCltravler Melissa

Stateroom 6572
5B Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
ValBob89 Valerie & Bob

Tour Starts on These Decks 45 minutes after the hour
Deck 7
Stateroom 7037
11A Standard Inside
Frozenmickey
Jennifer & Andrew

Stateroom 7088
5A Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
Shushh
Belinda & Malcolm

Stateroom 7116
5B Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
Tinkerbell-129
Lori & Walt

Stateroom 7128
7A Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator’s Verandah
Sak0526
Sherri

Stateroom 7620
7A Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator’s Verandah (secret verandah)
ACDSNY
Angela & David

Deck 8
Stateroom 8002
4B Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
Unkamike
Mike

Stateroom 8064
4A Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
Luvin all Disney
Marie & Paul

Stateroom 8516
S Concierge 2-Bedroom Suite with Verandah
JenKatt
Jeff & Jen

Stateroom 8530
R Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah
3mmm
Mary & Mark

We are stilling looking for cabins in the following categories to be included in the tour. PM if you are willing to allow us to tour.
T Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah
4E Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
6A Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
9C Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom
9D Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom
11C Standard Inside Stateroom

 

[dolphingirl47]

I hadn't realised that. I did know that venues were changed last minute that threw plans a bit awry though.

That is why I am so reluctant to plan or confirm anything for a sea day until those things are confirmed. I know that I had a mad scramble less than a week before the cruise to reschedule a couple of the jewellery workshops as they were now clashing with the tastings and a lot of people were affected by this.

Corinna

 

[Tigfanjeff]

I was going to suggest the same, but we had a similar nightmare on the WBTA. If we had left the groups department to sort this out, we probably would not have found out until we got on the ship. It was only once the land concierge got involved that this was suddenly confirmed about a week before the cruise.


Corinna

They've been involved since October.....

 

[dolphingirl47]

They've been involved since October.....

I think the person who made this happen has unfortunately left and is going to do cruise sales on the Dream. Once she got involved, everything was completely sorted within less than 24 hours.

Corinna

 

[DCLtravler]

Hi All, and Happy New Year!!

I wanted to give you a quick update on the program and let you know what I still need.
First of all, I AM DONE!
Well...I guess you could say I have everything updated, but I think there are a few things you may still want. For those of you doing the DIS group excursions, do you want to choose a meeting location for me to post? I have the PV canopy tour on there, but what about the other ones? If you are organizing these events and you want to include a meeting location, please PM me today.
Right now I have:
1. All days on separate pages as a spread sheet. The sheet is divided by the hours so that you can write in your own activities and all DIS activities are listed as well. Each day also includes "Important Events" (Birthdays, anniversaries etc) and special notices ("book club" and where to post events).
2. FE Participants Pages (organized by location)
3. January B-Day list.

So...anything else you all want?? Let me know by the end of today so that I can get this out to Jeff to post on the website. I'm happy to update up until the last minute, but I don't know how many of you want to wait that long (not to mention that it is about 20 pages right now)!

I hope you have a great New Year's Eve!
~Melissa

 

[Tigfanjeff]

I think the person who made this happen has unfortunately left and is going to do cruise sales on the Dream. Once she got involved, everything was completely sorted within less than 24 hours.

Corinna

This was just sent to landside concierge. Guess we'll see....

"Eric and company,

I know that I've been a pain about this, but this is really starting
to get ridiculous. Initially we were told November and now we're
being told we might not even know by the time we get on board?
Really, all we're looking for is a room, some wine glasses and a
corkscrew. (And at least some idea on a group discount on corkage
fees if possible).

Do you guys have any other way of trying to get this resolved other
then asking Dorothy (Who I'm fairly certain is just about ready to
kill someone herself if she was able to get to them)?

Everything else has been amazingly simple, responses from the Spa and
other stuff when we've needed to get word from the ship have been
timely, accurate and exceedingly accommodating, but for some reason
this department on the ship seems to be an absolute mess.

Thanks."

 

[dolphingirl47]

Hi All, and Happy New Year!!

I wanted to give you a quick update on the program and let you know what I still need.
First of all, I AM DONE!
Well...I guess you could say I have everything updated, but I think there are a few things you may still want. For those of you doing the DIS group excursions, do you want to choose a meeting location for me to post? I have the PV canopy tour on there, but what about the other ones? If you are organizing these events and you want to include a meeting location, please PM me today.
Right now I have:
1. All days on separate pages as a spread sheet. The sheet is divided by the hours so that you can write in your own activities and all DIS activities are listed as well. Each day also includes "Important Events" (Birthdays, anniversaries etc) and special notices ("book club" and where to post events).
2. FE Participants Pages (organized by location)
3. January B-Day list.

So...anything else you all want?? Let me know by the end of today so that I can get this out to Jeff to post on the website. I'm happy to update up until the last minute, but I don't know how many of you want to wait that long (not to mention that it is about 20 pages right now)!

I hope you have a great New Year's Eve!
~Melissa

That sounds fantastic. Thanks for all the hard work that you have put into this.

Corinna