July 18 2009 Tortola - Part 2!

[mickeymo]

mickeymo---Our rooms are connected but we did NOT have one of our family in each room. That is a great idea. We talked with someone at DCL and they said that we are the only ones that could book our excursions. On Monday the reservation system finally let us into reservations for Palo, but there was nothing available that would fit into our schedule.

I know DCL wants to give CC members some perks, but it seems like new cruisers are getting left out for excursion & Palo options. We will continue to try to get them but I don't expect to get them together as a family...

Rats! It's unfortunate that linked reservations can't be made at the earliest time if family groups are traveling together. As others have said, they do seem to magically have openings onboard. If there is a second choice time for Palo, I would at least grab that, sometimes it's easier to add people to a reservation on board than to try for a new one. The minute you get on board, go straight to the reservations table. If that doesn't work - get on the waitlist and keep checking back. Spots do open up.

 

[3princessMommy]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let ya'll know i've not disappered into cyber space but have instead been in the hospital. My diabetes went a little crazy and messed alot of things up but after four days in ICU and one on a regular floor they sent me home.

As for excursions and everything all we booked was the tram ride to paradise point we decided to see the islands on our own because we did not book at midnight we did not get Palo but are still trying. Our FE gifts are one per a family with something for everyone in there. Now I'm going to try and catch up on all these pages i've missed.

Lissa

Lissa - so glad you're feeling better!!!!

Can you post the grand gatherings information again for the new folks???

 

[lwilliam]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let ya'll know i've not disappered into cyber space but have instead been in the hospital. My diabetes went a little crazy and messed alot of things up but after four days in ICU and one on a regular floor they sent me home.

As for excursions and everything all we booked was the tram ride to paradise point we decided to see the islands on our own because we did not book at midnight we did not get Palo but are still trying. Our FE gifts are one per a family with something for everyone in there. Now I'm going to try and catch up on all these pages i've missed.

Lissa

Sorry to hear about your emergency Take care of yourself

We just called for PALO today.....filled. oh, well, not going to stress over it.
no excursions planned here yet....we are going to let our tour director, JoAnn #1 plan for us...that is why we pay her big money

only place we are worried about excursions is Tortola...never been there.

There is only ONE THING I want to do on this ship - meet alot of people and be with our friends

 

[3princessMommy]

So, the last photo had fish - Here's the mosaic wall from Triton's on the Wonder (see the fish?):

Who's next???

 

[3princessMommy]

Noahsmom - Can we post on one of the first posts all of the Dis Meets that we have scheduled for this cruise? With details, etc.

I think we have:

Thursday, July 16 at SSR followed by Earl of Sandwich for those without other set plans

Friday, July 17 - Grand Gatherings Illumnations Dinner at Epcot

Friday, July 17 - Meet at the Radisson???

Sunday, June 19 - 10am in the Promenade Lounge???

I don't know if this is correct or if I've forgotten one, but I think it would be nice to have it all in one place so that we don't miss one.

 

[gonecrusin]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let ya'll know i've not disappered into cyber space but have instead been in the hospital. My diabetes went a little crazy and messed alot of things up but after four days in ICU and one on a regular floor they sent me home.

Lissa

Lissa,

Glad you are on the mend. You have less than 90 days to get in tiptop shape. Here is a wish for good health Take Care!

 

[lwilliam]

Noahsmom - Can we post on one of the first posts all of the Dis Meets that we have scheduled for this cruise? With details, etc.

I think we have:

Thursday, July 16 at SSR followed by Earl of Sandwich for those without other set plans

Friday, July 17 - Grand Gatherings Illumnations Dinner at Epcot

Friday, July 17 - Meet at the Radisson???

Sunday, June 19 - 10am in the Promenade Lounge???

I don't know if this is correct or if I've forgotten one, but I think it would be nice to have it all in one place so that we don't miss one.

IF anyone is staying at the Hyatt Friday night (MCO) - mjfish1020 and Lucy will be there too.

 

[WVMD]

We're staying at the Hilton Garden Inn near MCO on Friday night....

Virgil

 

[bigAWL]

Noahsmom - Can we post on one of the first posts all of the Dis Meets that we have scheduled for this cruise? With details, etc.

I think we have:

Thursday, July 16 at SSR followed by Earl of Sandwich for those without other set plans

Friday, July 17 - Grand Gatherings Illumnations Dinner at Epcot

Friday, July 17 - Meet at the Radisson???

Sunday, June 19 - 10am in the Promenade Lounge???

I don't know if this is correct or if I've forgotten one, but I think it would be nice to have it all in one place so that we don't miss one.

The ones I know about, I posted info here on the new thread earlier:
SSR meet: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31380627&postcount=10
Grand Gatherings: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31392995&postcount=32

 

[Macavity]

So what exactly is the group Palo thing, I have to admit, I only read about 20 of the 250 other pages, so I may have missed it LOL!

 

[MrsG]

Sunday 10AM in the Promenade Lounge sounds like a good time for us for the DIS meet!!!!! Is that a good time for everyone?????


Re: Palo brunches. Some have been trying to organize Group brunches for Palos. I think 1 is filled but someone (forgot who, sorry) is organizing a second Group brunch. We just don't know what day at sea they will be. It has to be scheduled through Disney.

 

[lwilliam]

Sunday 10AM in the Promenade Lounge sounds like a good time for us for the DIS meet!!!!! Is that a good time for everyone?????


as long as Lucy has had her three cups of coffee

 

[scduckman]

Sunday 10AM in the Promenade Lounge sounds like a good time for us for the DIS meet!!!!! Is that a good time for everyone?????


Re: Palo brunches. Some have been trying to organize Group brunches for Palos. I think 1 is filled but someone (forgot who, sorry) is organizing a second Group brunch. We just don't know what day at sea they will be. It has to be scheduled through Disney.

10AM Sunday works for us


Booked our excursions this evening

Tortola-- Island Tour, Beach and Lunch

St Thomas-- St John Barefoot Sail and Snorkel

 

[noahsmom]

I've added the meets info to the 1st post. Let me know if there are more that should be added.

 

[Dizzyworld]

So what exactly is the group Palo thing, I have to admit, I only read about 20 of the 250 other pages, so I may have missed it LOL!

Hello.....I am trying to pull together a second Dis Brunch group. When you have a large group of 12- 14 people you get to use the private room in the back of Palo. It is fun to do with a group.

So far I have on the list:
luv2boys
Ramule
Noahsmom
Tia
Dizzyworld (me)

Total : 9

The cost is the same for brunch.

Once we hit 12, I will need to gather reservation numbers to fax in the request to DCL. If we are assigned a time, they will cancel your brunch reservation if you have made one. Of course, you can try to get additional spots when on the ship.

Join us......Shirley

 

[Dizzyworld]

Are we going to try and gather somewhere on the deck for the sail-away party? I thought I read something about that?

 

[3princessMommy]

Are we going to try and gather somewhere on the deck for the sail-away party? I thought I read something about that?

I was planning to head up to Deck 10 after the lifeboat drill to snag a table. My girls will probably enjoy the party from a distance. They're not really into crowds yet.

 

[SC Minnie]

Hello.....I am trying to pull together a second Dis Brunch group. When you have a large group of 12- 14 people you get to use the private room in the back of Palo. It is fun to do with a group.

So far I have on the list:
luv2boys
Ramule
Noahsmom
Tia
Dizzyworld (me)

Total : 9

The cost is the same for brunch.

Once we hit 12, I will need to gather reservation numbers to fax in the request to DCL. If we are assigned a time, they will cancel your brunch reservation if you have made one. Of course, you can try to get additional spots when on the ship.

Join us......Shirley

Add the 2 of us-- SC Minnie (scduckman)

 

[tinkerbell_29]

For everybody that is new if you are staying at WDW pre-cruise we are doing a grand gatherings event. on Friday night we are doing the International dinner and dessert reception with illuminations viewing. Last time i talked with the GG person there was still plenty of room so if you want to join us please do. Our G.G. number is M9723692 the number you call is 1-407-WDW-plan and we are doing this on Friday the 17th.

Lissa

 

[disnutz]

Hi all!!! May I join you?

Here's our story - we went on a 4 day Wonder cruise a few years ago. Had fun, but no real plans to go back soon. Surprise, we hear about Douple Dip to Castaway Cay - DH loves the island, so we decide to book the 8.17.08 DD in early 2007. Went on the Douple Dip - had a blast and got to meet some great Diser's like Ski-and-Sea, LyndaSilk, and your very own Dizzyworld and her family. Once again, had a great time, but thought we were done cruising for a while. Fast forward a year. April 2009. Getting ready to go to Spring break in Aruba. Were supposed to go to WDW with the dance group, but no one from her age was going, so we bailed on it and decided on Aruba.

I see an email from Disney - don't really have a chance to read it before we leave. Come back from Aruba (which is a LOVELY island) and start going through the emails. Lo and behold. What is this? Kids sail free. Surely that is a mistake. For this SUMMER? Really? Nahhh. Can't be.

A few days go by. I am in full deep-depression vacation withdrawal. Flipping around on the internet. Hit the Disboards (of course) cause they are my happy place. See folks talking about this kids sail free offer. The kids tell me RCL is having a Nick cruise with parents sail free. Hmm, should look into that. Call and its 4700 for balcony. Decide I should at least call DCL to see what the deal is.

Price the July 18 and July 25, balcony and OV. O Tortoal is pricier for CAT 6 by about 1200. We've always done balcony. SHould we? Debate, debate. Lots of money. Weren't planning on this. But really good deal. I mean can we pass it up. Back and forth, back and forth. We could either do July 25th balc. or July 18 Cat 8.

Call this morning. They say Cat 8 not available. OK, what to do now? Hang up. Still have Cat 6 on hold. But that is a big diff in price. Wait a few hours. Hubby says, just go ahead and book the CAt 6. Ok - call back. Mysteriously, Cat 8 now available. WOOHoo!!! Book it Dano. Cat 8, GTY, July 18 Tortola.

So - here we are - let me introduce myself - Me (darnelle) 41, confirmed disney-aholic - single handledly trying to stimulate the US economy all by myself. DH (mike) - 44 - secret Disney fan. Won't admit it to the world, but loves Disney as much as me. DD (15 on the cruise) - loves all things Disney, REALLy wanted a balcony, but I have promised her she will live. DS 9- easygoing kid who is A-O-K as long as he has a hot tub and a pool.

DD is super happy that Dizzyworld is on the cruise with her DD. I will forward her the thread for teens. Looking for some friends for my son as well.

Now - on to specifics - does anyone know what the dining schedules are for formal nights/semi formal, etc. and what theme nights there are and when? Thanks!!!