January 24, 2004 Cruisers - Are you out there???

[disneylover5]

We are trying to plan our excursions and were wondering what anybody has booked.
Do you pay at the time of booking?
Can we cancel and get our money back if we decide we want to do something else after we board?
What if it is bad weather and we just do not want to go?

Any input would be great,
Thanks,
Lisa

 

[Minybear]

Hi Lisa

I can answer at least one of your questions. When you make these resv's for the excursions you are not charged at the time for them. I think they have a 48 hr cancelation policy.

 

[minniesota]

Lisa-
We booked the dolphin excursion, the Atlantis submarine ride and parasailing. You can cancel 2 days prior to sailing. The cruise is a surprise for the kids for Christmas, so once they know about it, they may have some input as to what we do. Just thought we'd reserve a couple of things. I'd really like to try a snorkeling excursion but we decided to ask the kids what they think
since they've never snorkeled in the ocean. Good luck with your decisions!

 

[DBMagic]

We're also doing the Dolphin excursion and parasailing. We'll probably rent snorkling equipment on CC and do that at our leisure. I believe they charge your room account for the excursion. That way if they cancel the excursion due to weather, they never charge your room. I imagine that's a lot easier that processing refunds.

 

[Minybear]

We are doing the: Under 2 Flags Island Tour, St Thomas Island Tour (8:15am) and the Atlantis Submarine Tour (12:50pm), and the glassbottom boat. Want to do the parasailing but we will schedule that when we get there depending on how our money is going at that time.

Scratch January is almost here

Minybear

 

[mariamard]

I KNOW THAT (FOR ALOT OF YOU) YOU FEEL THE SAME WAY......JEN AND LISA----HERES SOME MORE PIXIE DUST *****~~~~~~~*************```````~~~~~~ITS BEEN A LOOOOONNNNNNNGGGGG YEAR AT THIS HOUSE, SO ALL WE WANT TO DO IS HAVE A NICE XMAS AND THEN KICK 2003 IN THE BUTT AND OUT OF HERE!ANYWAY, CAN YOU BELIEVE WE WILL BE SAILING SOON? THERE WERE A FEW EXCURSIONS THAT WE ARE INTERESTED IN....BUT HUBBY STILL DOES NOT WANT TO BOOK UNTIL WE BOARD , SO WE PROBOBLY WONT GET WHAT WE WANT.....CURIOUS, WHEN WILL WE GET OUR DOCS? MY NEIGHBOR GOT THERE DOCS ALMOST 4 1/2 WEEKS PRIOR TO SAILING. IS THAT NORMAL??

 

[disneylover5]

We cruised the Wonder same time last year and our DOCS came about the 10th of Dec......

I called Disney yesterday because we want to wrap the Docs and put them under the tree for our kids. They said right now they are running about 5 1/2 weeks before the sailing. If you call and they tell you something different...I would like to know that. If the DOCS do not come in time for the 25th...I will go to the Disney store and buy a Tee-Shirt or something to wrap.....

DMIL had a very bad day yesterday and the Doctors put her in a medical Coma for now. My foot still hurts but on Friday I can start walking without crutches.

Our High School Team (Westfield) is in the semi-final game for the VA state championship Saturday and I really want to go to the game. It is only an hour away...but now they are calling for 6" of snow( I know.... that is a 4 letter word) on Saturday in DC. Anybody else have snow in their forecast?

 

[dancermom]

disneylover5 - we too have snow in the forecast. 3 inches on Friday and 6-9 on Saturday. We are also having highs in the teens. How long until January. We are leaving for a dance competition this afternoon and will be in the Poconos for the weekend, so since I have to be in the same place all weekend I'm ok with the snow.

Also, since I will have the suitcases out anyway, I might as well leave them out and start putting in the things I've bought so far.

Our continued prayers are with your family. I'll have to get your e-mail so Sarah can e-mail Annie over the holiday and catch her up on any plans her and Desiree (DBMagics's DD) have make for the trip. Have a great weekend everyone

mariamard - we didn't book excursions until we boarded on our first trip and didn't have a problem - we did the butterfly farm in St Martin and Coral World in St Thomas.

 

[BuzzBoyMom]

Hi Everyone! Remember me?!!!

It seems like years since I've been able to get out here. Work is crazy and December always seems so busy no matter how "ahead of the game" I think I may be.

I always assumed that I'd spend more time on the boards the closer I got to cruise date, but it seems to be the opposite.

I'll be off the boards next week. My father is having surgery to remove cancer that has spread too far! That cancer is just terrible - one of those things in life that I'll never understand. And when you see a loved one suffer with it, it is awful. So, I'm going to Florida to see what help I can be for him and my DM.

And yes, Lisa and Dancermom, we too are supposed to get snow. If it snows too bad, they will be rescheduling my DSs first school play ever - and if they reschedule to next week, I'll be in Florida and miss their big performance. I could just cry right now!!!!

If anyone has some spare pixie dust, sprinkle some over my way.

Everyone take care!!!! I'll miss the updates!

 

[dancermom]

buzzboymom - parayers and pix dust to you and your Dad

 

[QueenTrident]

BuzzBoyMom - You and your family are in my prayers. And I'm sending lots of pixie dust your way, hoping you DS' play doesn't get rescheduled. If it does, can someone tape it for you? Not the same, I know, but at least you'll get to see it one way or another.

Lisa - I've been praying for you DMIL, as well.

My grandmother is the same as she was earlier this week. Still in a coma, with no feeding tubes or anything, but she's still hanging on.

I can't wait for the cruise. I think we all need a little January 23rd (when we're leaving) can't come soon enough. The forecast for Jersey is 3 - 5 inches of snow this weekend (at least it was this morning). Ugh and ick!

What is Coral World? Can a 3-year old have fun there? Last May, she kind of liked Sea World, but didn't really want to get too close to anything. Of course, that was before she saw Nemo and now wants to be a SCUBA Diver when she grows up so she can have Nemo for herself. (Somehow, I think she missed the point of the movie!)

See you later,

 

[disneylover5]

Queen Trident,

I hope your grandmother is peaceful. I am surprised that they do not have her on a feeding tube of some type. They told us as long as my DMIL is in a hospital in VA they must feed her somehow. They have used two different ways and right now one of the big problems is the infection in the feeding tube. If she was to go to hospice...then I think there does not have to be a feeding tube.

It is all too sad. I feel for your mom and dad....are they with her? I will really pray for them....is it your mom's mom or your dad's mom? My husband has been by his mom's side all month. We have kinda forgotten what he looks like.

 

[dancermom]

Jenn -
Coral World is cute. They have an area you can observe shark feeding, and all types of marine life you can see. They also have a small area you can touch star fish and some other sea life. I don't remeber all of the particulars, but that is the general idea. Gracie then 3 enjoyed it. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Jamie

 

[QueenTrident]

Lisa - My Mom has been there all week, as well (my grandmother is my Mom's mom). I was shocked about the lack of feeding tube - and have had a very hard time accepting it. But, it was in my grandmother's living will/directive. She went through something like this 12 years ago and after that, she didn't want to go through it again. I feel the worst for my grandfather. He just seems so alone now. He beat cancer three or four times, open heart surgery twice, had his colon removed and now he's just lost. It is so, so sad. As cold as it seems, we're essentially just waiting for the call about my grandmother. All the funeral arrangements have been made and she's been given her last rites. If you want to PM me to talk about your DMIL or anything, please do. I hate to bring the board down.

Jamie - Thanks for the info. Sounds like a lot of fun.

Is anyone else doing Coral World in the a.m.? DH is diving and I'm worried about taking DD ashore myself. But, I do think she'd love it. If I "knew" someone else going, that would be great!

Bye,

 

[TheGlensideGregorys]

Prayers are going out to you and your family. Having been down that road with both my mom and dad, I know what a drain it can be - especially during the holidays. Take it a day at a time as much as you can, and maybe allow yourself to focus on January to give you some sort of diversion...

 

[Scratch42]

In times like these it is so difficult to come up with the right words to comfort. I will just continue to pray for your families.

God Bless



Scratch

 

[Suecot2000]

Hello Fellow Cruisers:

First, to all with sick Family, my prayers are with you all. I only check the boards about one a week, so please forgive me for not posting earlier.

All you in the Snowy Northeast...Is it January yet! I think we all need to say a prayer that we will be able to get to the ship in January without any snow issues. I'm afraid of BIG Snow like last year.

Everyone...Keep Warm!
Sue

 

[TheGlensideGregorys]

Hi gang...Well, we've weathered the weather here in Ardsley, PA. Hope the rest of you are doing o.k. I haven't been on the board much lately due to work, holidays, and the ever-drawn-out kitchen repair. But Suecot is right... January and some Magic is right around the corner...

 

[mariamard]

we are getting closer........we are in xmas commando mode here. no snow, like most of you poor folks!thank god! quick question-is it 2 bags per person that you are allowed on the ship??does that include your carryon? hope not, ill have to find a way to smuggle shoes and handbags ok, think we are bad when it comes to shoes? i am bringing 4 handbags a little black clutch, a little beaded clutch, my "everyday" purse, and my "sporty"purse......PSYCHO , i know

 

[mariamard]

i am still praying for those here who have sick family members, or those who need dome pixie dust just wanted you to know.......................