January 8, 2005 Magic Cruise - Let's Get Ready to Cruise!

[Lisa]

she thinks January is tomorrow

She is thinking, and we are all wishing. LOL We are now down to 25 weeks to go!

Staci, safe travels and have a wonderful time in Puerto Rico. How long will you be there? What a romantic getaway trip for you and your husband. Enjoy.

So far, we are having a very cool summer in New Engand. Today's high might reach the low 80's, and that is one of our hottest days.

 

[brack]

BUMP

Hope everyone is doing well as the summer heads to the final stretch.

My friends brought back some great pictures of the Bahamas from their RCCL cruise. It just makes me want to go that much more.

 

[musicdude]

Sorry I have'nt been keeping up with the board but was wondering if anybody else saw the $100 shipboard credit through Disney Visa. Just curious!!!Chris

 

[brack]

Musicdude: Where did you see this? I'm wondering if it is a new booking.

We received room credit when we booked onboard so it may not pay to rebook but if there are other terms it woud be nice to know.Thanks for keeping an eye on these things.

 

[musicdude]

Brack it came with my monthly statement. I'm always looking for shipboard credit. Going to call the travel agent and see if we qualify. Just wanted to put it out there and maybe someone can take advantage of it. Chris

 

[brack]

Chris: Thanks for the info and let us know what you find out.

 

[Lisa]

Brack, we rebooked on board so we are receiving a shipboard credit too. Just recently I switched our ressie over to AAA who will be giving us a voucher that we be able to apply toward our shipboard account.

Disney won't stack their shipboard credits, (ie, rebooking shipboard credits, Disney visa's credits) however you can get a Disney shipboard credit then one from your TA.

 

[brack]

BUMP Just before I hit the road for an extended period. I may not take my computer (not alot of chances to to use in the mountains of North Georgia and Western North Carolina). Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[musicdude]

I found out from the travel agent that the code is for 7 day land and sea package. So I will have to keep looking

 

[staylor]

Well, I am back from Puerto Rico. We stayed in Vieques which is an island off of Puerto Rico. The navy used to be based on the island and bomb it all the time. So the nice thing is, it is not over run. The beaches are beautiful. The unfortunate thing is the locals aren't that great. They have no clue how to give customer service. Our waitress one night was so upset because she was working a 6 hour day. Anyway, I'm thrilled to be home and cannot wait to take a cruise and be pampered.
We had a cold front here in North Texas today. The high was only 92.
Hope everyone is well!
Staci

 

[staylor]

Well, I am back from Puerto Rico. We stayed in Vieques which is an island off of Puerto Rico. The navy used to be based on the island and bomb it all the time. So the nice thing is, it is not over run. The beaches are beautiful. The unfortunate thing is the locals aren't that great. They have no clue how to give customer service. Our waitress one night was so upset because she was working a 6 hour day. Anyway, I'm thrilled to be home and cannot wait to take a cruise and be pampered.
We had a cold front here in North Texas today. The high was only 92.
Hope everyone is well!
Staci

 

[wingawh]

Is it January yet? The 1/8/05 Eastern will be #3 for us.

What kind of credit is AAA giving? OUr ressie is still with DCL but I will switch it to Costco, AAA or Amex before too much longer.

 

[staylor]

Welcome wingawh! How many are in your group? I can't help you with the credits or rates question. Sorry! I'm an airline employee and get a completely different rate.
Just think everyone, exactly 5 months from now we will be on our first day at sea. Yipee!
I can't wait.
Staci

 

[dianedisney]

Hey Brack & Annette
Molly and I are still looking at cruising with you all again but have to get my 50th Disneyland Birthday Bash paid off. I couldn't believe how fast the Disney resort hotels sold out, they opened for booking on Aug 1, Sunday. By Friday they had sold out all resort hotels. Apparently the media had like 100 rooms blocked. I keep forgetting how BIG this celebration is for Disneyland. It is going to be a real zoo, especially on July 17th. We will be heading down there for 7nts....July 12-19. If there is any souvenier you would like let me know and I will pick one up for you. I know you collect pins. Got to run. My best to you both.

Diane

 

[wingawh]

Hi staylor

It is just my wife and I. This will be cruise #3 for us.

 

[brack]

Hey Diane! Long time since we last chatted. I hope everyone is doing well. It would be nice to see you and Molly again. This cruise my son and his wife are going with us.

I have a chance to go to Disneyland in February for a conference. Hopefully they will have started the celebration by then. If not (and maybe if they do) I would a pin or two for my collection. Thanks for offering. When you get closer to going we'll talk.

Tell Molly we said 'Hello' and send our love.

 

[luckeylasvegas]

We'll be on t the Magic January 8th, My DH 50 myself 39 and our DD who will have just turned 8 in December. She can't wait to get into that lab !!! My DD first cruise and our first Disney cruise. We haven't had a family vacation since she was born so you could say that we are READY!!!!

 

[luckeylasvegas]

Hi Brack : it's nice to know I will be with other Parrot heads on the cruise. I'm ready for a change of lattitude!

Luckey

 

[brack]

Luckey: My favorite JB line is "I think I hear a hammock calling me". The hammock I know of is on Castaway Cay and I think of it often.

My DS (31yo) and his DW will cruise with us in January. One of their favorite spots is your town, Las Vegas. They just returned from there about two weeks ago. He won $130 on a $20 bet and he thought was it great. He's far too cheap to lose much so he quit while he was ahead.

I look forward to meeting you and your family. In the past we have arranged a meet to take a picture. I'm sure we'll do it again.

 

[luckeylasvegas]

Will our cruise be going to Puerto Rico as one of the stops now?