June 16, 2007 MedHead Cruisers

[silver7]

The secret porthole room is a cat 10, but has an obstructed porthole. So you can see out, but there may be something partially blocking your view. There are 6 on the ship, and they are (besides the suites) the first rooms booked because they are considered a deal.

 

[also]

This is what Mousesavers has on them:


This is a little-known secret: there are six staterooms on Deck 5 that are sold as Category 10 inside staterooms, but actually are outside cabins with obstructed view portholes. By selecting one of these cabins, you will get a little natural light and possibly a slight view, while paying the lower price for an inside stateroom!
The obstruction is caused by safety equipment that has been hung in front of the portholes, and the amount by which these portholes is obstructed varies. Don't count on being able to see much. Also, be aware that there is frequently a light on all night outside the porthole, so you'll have to close your curtains tightly to keep it dark in the cabin.
The Secret Porthole staterooms are conveniently located near the kids' activity centers, Flounder's Reef Nursery and the Buena Vista Theater. There are relatively few passenger staterooms on this deck, so there is less potential for foot traffic and noise. (The majority of Category 10 staterooms without secret portholes can be found on lower decks and may be located under the adult nightclubs with dance floors and live bands.)



Brian

T-shirts up Sunday night 6PM

 

[silver7]

OK guys and gals--the May 27th Wonder folks are starting to get their docs!!



We will not be far behind!

 

[Disney Lover Linda]

Hi - I'm glad you were able to save big$$ with cat. 12 move. It was really tempting when I saw it but we stayed with our cat 9 and are dreaming of upgrade I wondered if they would give you a hassle about downgrading. By the way, we (auntsue1 and myself) got our shirts today - really cute!

I was wondering - anyone else book air thru Disney? We did and they told us we were see airline arrangements 45 days out but so far nothing! Has anyone got their airline info thru the DCL web site? I am so anxious to see flight times!

 

[DVC4US]

Has anyone filled out their online forms yet? I was trying to do ours and when I got to the flight info they don't have airports in London or Barcelona. I was just wondering if anyone had encountered this yet? I guess I get to call DCL again tomorrow.

 

[wonder]

Hi - I'm glad you were able to save big$$ with cat. 12 move. It was really tempting when I saw it but we stayed with our cat 9 and are dreaming of upgrade I wondered if they would give you a hassle about downgrading. By the way, we (auntsue1 and myself) got our shirts today - really cute!

I was wondering - anyone else book air thru Disney? We did and they told us we were see airline arrangements 45 days out but so far nothing! Has anyone got their airline info thru the DCL web site? I am so anxious to see flight times!

We booked air through Disney also. They told me to call this past Tues. and when I did they said they were having computer problems..to call back tomorrow (Friday)..I have not booked anything yet in Barcelona, because I was not sure of our arrival time....I guess I should have booked and then canceled ...because now almost every excursion in Barcelona is sold out..so I guess we will just book something on our own....I am getting very anxious also!!!!

 

[PrincessJasmine08]

Has anyone filled out their online forms yet? I was trying to do ours and when I got to the flight info they don't have airports in London or Barcelona. I was just wondering if anyone had encountered this yet? I guess I get to call DCL again tomorrow.

Haven't gotten that far yet. I looked into the secret porthole room and as of about 3:00 it was still available. It was only about $1,000 cheaper than our category 9 though and we couldn't have connecting rooms.

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Has anyone filled out their online forms yet? I was trying to do ours and when I got to the flight info they don't have airports in London or Barcelona. I was just wondering if anyone had encountered this yet? I guess I get to call DCL again tomorrow.

Hi LeiLani,
I also had a problem when it came to filling out the air information online. I called Disney Cruise & they told me it wasn't in there computer system. They took our complete air information down, & the next day it showed up on the Disney Cruise web site. This was over a month ago.

Everyone call Disney with your air information.

I finally found two fancy coctail dresses. I have been looking for a few months. I still can't find comfy walking shoes yet. Anybody have any suggestions

I am very excited, I am in a verzion radio commerical, and it's playing alot. I am hoping to get a nice big check before we leave

The weather has been so beautiful in New York 60 to 70 degrees.

Off to work.

Have a great weekend everyone

Patricia

 

[silver7]

You are in a commercial? HOW COOL IS THAT? is it online? can we hear it?

 

[jmcdonnell04]

Jeff & Jodie

Thanks for sharing the Cat 12 reduction option. It would save us $ 8000 to move (2) Category 9 Cabins to Cat 12. Since there will be 5 of us in 2 cabins we still will have plenty of room and we were still going to be on Deck 2 anyway. We have adjoining cabins so I do not know if I we would still get cabins adjoining or close to each other. I do not know if DMIL will go for this last minute change or uncertainty since she is paying. Will definitely look into?

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Not too late at all. You have been added to the list

Thank you so much

Just back from a quick whirl wind tour of Universal Parks

 

[silver7]

Hi Marla--how was Universal?

Update on the Palo Brunch/High Tea situation--

We are still on the list for the secret room for the Brunch, but even though I requested the secret room for the high tea it is not open then.

If we do not get the secret room for the brunch , then I was adviced to ask yall to run as fast as you can to the Palo sign up area onboard when you get there.They hold some availabilty back for the cruisers that want to sign up on the first day on the ship.

 

[pillow]

Purtypat1, what kind of shoes are you looking for? Sneakers or something more stylish? I always wear an old pair of running shoes cause I know they'll be comfy (although not always pretty). You can always go to a running store and have them watch you walk. Then they'll match you with an appropriate shoe for your foot type. The running shoes aren't cheap, but I have a pair that feel like bedroom slippers, and I love them! They also have great support!

Disney Lover Linda, No, Disney didn't give me any grief about switching rooms, but I wasn't exactly feeling the love either. They kept reminding me that I wouldn't have a window if I moved to cat 12. There was only one rep who actually encouraged the move (hope she doesn't get fired). She was fabulous - I wanted to bring her on the trip with us.

-Jodie

 

[Marla Hellwig]

It was fun

spent one evening at City Walk - had dinner at Latin Quarter - which was good

Spent afternoon doing both the parks - did quite of few attractions

Toured al 3 resorts one morning - still like Royal Pacific the best of the 3

It was hot - 90 - 94

 

[Worktoplay]

Purtypat,

I purchased a pair of Dansko clogs that were more stylish than the traditional clog. I think they look cute with capris. I am big on confy shoes, the wrong shoes can make for very long days! My DS however thinks my new clogs are dorky looking, but I really love them!

Marie

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Hi Everyone,

Silver, I am not sure if you can find my commerical on the Internet. I know it is playing in NY NJ & PA maybe CT. Marie, you might hear it, aren't you from the PA area? It is the "Come back to Verizon" Commercial. I am at the end, the girl with the very heavy New York accent . (I think that is why I was picked, for my heavy NY accent. My DD12 hears it at least twice a day. LOL

Thanks for all the advice. Jodie, what is the name of your running shoe that is so......comfy? If you give me the exact shoe, I will ask for them in Sport's Auth or Models.

LeiLani, I went out & bought a white skirt today for the Church tours. I will pack it in my backpack. Thanks for the great ideal.

I am half packed. I am up to 38 pounds so far AA alows 50 pounds

Have a great weekend everyone.

Patricia

 

[pillow]

Patricia, I'm laughing so hard! For a split second, I thought the 38 was the pounds gained or lost and that AA meant Alcoholics Anonymous. It took me a second to realize what you meant. I thought, "Wow!! People sure are open on these boards!!"

My shoe is the Asics Gel Empire. You can usually only get them at a running store or online. The new model isn't as comfortable as the old though. Mine look horrible, having run everywhere in them, but I still can't help myself. I'll have to bleach them out before we leave - ha!

 

[DVC4US]

Good Friday Evening Everyone!!!

It's Friday night, I'm having a glass of wine, I'm on the DISBoards, and NASCAR is on TV. Couldn't ask for a more perfect evening! (Unless I was on the Magic!)

Patricia thanks for the info on the flight informaiton. I figured that was what I needed to do, so now I will have to call DCL and give them the flight info. You would think they would at least have Barcelona on the list since they have a lot of people flying out of there over the summer.

 

[DVC4US]

Okay everyone, I have an idea. I don't think anyone has suggested it yet for our cruise, but if they have just ignore my post. I've read so many cruise threads in the last couple of weeks sometimes I can't keep up with who is doing what.

Back to the topic. If everyone wants I would be willing to organize an list of who is doing what in each port plus other information. So let me know what you think and then I will post a list of questions.

 

[DVC4US]

Just a heads up! Winotracy posted on the May 26th cruise that DCL said her docs had been printed but did not have a tracking number yet. So that means she will probably get them next week.



Ours is getting closer!!!