June 20, 2009 Magic

[bethanie]

What is my first name? Bethanie

What is my favorite WDW ride? Mission space
What am I looking forward to the most on the cruise? Meeting new people
What is one thing that I want to do while on this cruise? Be outof the country
What is my favorite food /snack to eat on the cruise? Anything
Favorite Disney character? Nemo!

Favorite WDW memory? I really dont have one. Ive been there so much
If you were going to sing at Studio Sea -- what song? KIss the girl

Favorite Disney movie? Finding Nemo

What is one thing you plan to buy for yourself on the ship?Something that will help me remember this first Cruise trip

What would you like to see on the new Disney Cruise Ships? Lots of things
What excursions are you doing? Swimming with the dophines butterfly farm and parasailing!
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[Smileneyesson]

What is my first name? Matthew

What is my favorite WDW ride? Test Track or Pirates... or Jungle cruise... or the safari ride... I love them all!

What am I looking forward to the most on the cruise? I'm not a Legendary Relaxer for nothing!

What is one thing that I want to do while onthis cruise? Meet new people and hang out.

What is my favorite food /snack to eat on the cruise? Food: Pirate Menu stuff. Snacks: Pizza! (not really a snack, but on a cruise, I don't mind gaining weight!)

Favorite Disney character? Quasimodo

Favorite WDW memory? Going on Big Thunder Mountain just as the fireworks went off.

If you were going to sing at Studio Sea -- what song? Out There

Favorite Disney movie? Hunchback of Notre' Dame

What is one thing you plan to buy for yourself on the ship? Disney song book so I can play some Disney songs on piano.

Favorite DCL show? Not sure...

My favorite Disney cruise destination is... the days at sea! (I love the open sea!)

What would you like to see on the new Disney Cruise Ships? A Teen pool and more than one slide.

 

[deanna23]

What grade is your 11 yr old in?

Hi dvc Mary,
My 11 yr old is in 5th grade and my 13 old yr is in 7th. I believe that they are going to try ocean quest which is for 11-13 yrs old.

My favorite ride is soarin.
My favorite part of a cruise is relaxing. I have never been on a disney cruise.
My favorite food is about anything.
My favorite Disney movie is Fox and the Hound.
The thing I plan to do on the cruise is get my first massage.(Its already booked):

 

[jazzykirl]

Hi, I am new to this board, but we will also be on the cruise in June. It will be me(42) dh(46), ds(13), and ds(11). We are from Arkansas. It is exactly 83 days until we go. I am so exicted. This will be our first disney cruise. cannot wait.

Welcome Aboard!

 

[jazzykirl]

What is my first name? Jill

What is my favorite WDW ride? Splash Mountain

What am I looking forward to the most on the cruise? snorkling

What is one thing that I want to do while on this cruise? the couple massage which is booked for Monday morning

What is my favorite food /snack to eat on the cruise? The desserts......that is why I have to lose 10 pounds now

Favorite Disney character? "It all started with a mouse."....... Mickey Mouse

Favorite WDW memory? Visiting Disney during December and visiting all the beautiful decorated resorts, and the wedding chapel.

If you were going to sing at Studio Sea -- what song? Won't see this! I only make a joyful noise. I do like to dance

Favorite Disney movie? Gosh, this is hard......one of my favorite animated is Lady and the Tramp and non-animated National Treasures

What is one thing you plan to buy for yourself on the ship? Disney jewelry

Favorite DCL show? I believe it is called Disney Wishes

My favorite Disney cruise destination is... anywhere the ship wants to take me

What would you like to see on the new Disney Cruise Ships? a rock climbing wall, an ice skating rink or golf

New question: Where is your favorite place to eat in WDW? I love the Liberty Tree in the Magic Kingdom.

 

[FairyGrandmother]

I went on the forum and saw that the iteneries were out for 2010, they have been out for a while. I got to looking and found myself booking the 14 day Tranalantic from Barclona to Orlando in September of 2010. Is that crazy or what.
At first I was going to wait and book while I was on the ship in June, but I was afraid that the fantastic rate that I saw would not be avalable by then. When I went online I found that I was right, those room are gone. I was able to book a garenteed deluxe inside room with air for 3 for less then 7,000 dollars. I don't think that rate is beatable. The June cruise is costing me about that for the 4 of us.
I would love to do the Northern European Capitals Cruise but I don't that is feasible or very economical. We have over a year to pay for it or cancel, I know I will be saving my money. I may even do some extra shifts (even though it is not overtime any more) to put enough aside. Michelle says that she will have to save for the bingo, she really got into it on our last cruise.

just thought I would let you all know just how easy it is to become addicted to crusing. My DGD Bethanie wants to go with us, she will be in school starting the 10th grade and that is not going to happen. I told her I would take her on one when she graduates, just the two of us. I geuss I will have to save my pennies for that also.

77 days until we fly to Disney World and 81 days until we sail Back soon. Magie

 

[Leia's Mom]

Adding answers to new questions

What is one thing you plan to buy for yourself on the ship? I always get a Christmas ornament. Also, I need to replace a t-shirt that got sacrificed to be a rag because it was so well worn

Favorite DCL show? I enjoy the movies. I'm hoping we'll get to see Up and Witch Mountain.

My favorite Disney cruise destination is... Hmmm. I think I liked Puerto Rico best. We were there in a hurricane, and it was just really memorable. Some of my favorite photos.

What would you like to see on the new Disney Cruise Ships? Better TV. Someone always ends up sick in my group (even with the antibacterial gel), and I get REALLY tired of the very few options.

Where is your favorite place to eat in WDW? My favorite is on main street watching the fire works. It is a tradition to get fudge and enjoy the view.

New question: What is the oddest thing you will pack on the trip? We pack liquid antibacterial soap for the bathrooms. See above

 

[DVC Mary]

Answering & Adding New ?s

Where is your favorite place to eat in WDW? changes but most recent was High Tea at the GF

What is the oddest thing you will pack on the trip? no clue...? but I always pack TOOOO much

What is the best on-board activity in which you have participated? Wine Tasting--DH learned the trick on how to open champagne w/ the cork still in using a butter knife, back of a wine glass, etc. Now, it's his party trick for New Year's.


New questions:

Are you going to WDW before or after your cruise? Yes, we're at BCV from Wed - Sat. After the cruise my DS (12) & I get to go back for 1 night to AKL Kidani Village b/c we couldn't get the same flights at a decent price. DH & other son are flying on free mileage tickets. We are so excited about staying at the AKL Kidani which will only be about 1.5 months old. We fly out late Sunday--so we're looking forward to chilling at Kidani after the cruise.


If so, where are you staying & when? BCV before & AKLV Kidani after.

 

[dizneykids]

Answering new questions:

Where is your favorite place to eat in WDW? Victoria and Alberts, but we save that for special occasions. Our next favorites are probably Flying Fish or Jiko at AKL.

What is the oddest thing you will pack on the trip? Cheer detergent, Downy sheets and a small bottle of Dawn for dishes. Several of us have sensitive skin, so we must travel with what doesn't irritate us, the latter we have found useful for washing out souvenir mugs, glasses, etc., as well as for cleaning our eye- and sunglasses.

Are you going to WDW before or after your cruise? If so, where are you staying & when? We are heading to the World (just me and the boys) on June 13th. We're staying at SSR and will be joined by DH on Friday. We'll head for the port on Saturday morning. Afterwards, we are going to Vero Beach for a couple "down days" before heading home.

New question:
What is the best on-board activity in which you have participated? For us, it would have to be "Match Your Mate." Though we didn't win, we had a great time with some of the questions!

 

[jazzykirl]

What is the oddest thing you will pack on the trip? Charmin toilet tissue paper,

Will you be visiting WDW before or after the cruise? Unfortunately no

What is the best on-board activity in which you have participated? playing BINGO

 

[Smileneyes]

Answering new questions:

Where is your favorite place to eat in WDW? Prime Time Cafe at Disney Hollywood Studios.

What is the oddest thing you will pack on the trip? Clothespins...to help keep the curtains as closed as possible for dark nights in the stateroom.

Are you going to WDW before or after your cruise? If so, where are you staying & when? DS and I have one night at CBR after the cruise. Either EPCOT or Disney Quest are the top choices.

What is the best on-board activity in which you have participated? Hmm...does an onboard massage count? If not, it'd have to be the galley tour...very interesting to see the facilities that keep my tummy not-so-rumbly.

New question: Favorite CM from a previous cruise (if applicable)? Jaru (Czech Republic)...server (and not even our own), who was EXTREMELY helpful to us on a previous cruise when DS got sick after dining (long but touching story).

 

[Leia's Mom]

I am getting closer to picking out my FE gifts. So, with that, I'll be sending out a list in the next week or two to the participants with information so that they can decide what to make/bring. Naturally, we welcome more people at any time.

The current list is below. If you haven't sent me your room number, would you send so that I can PM out the list?

1. Amy (Leia’s Mom) (me), Shane (DH), Leia (DD) (11), Talia (DD) (5)
2. Jean , Eric, Logan (DS) (7), Mallory (DD) (5)
3. Liz (CBEB) (DW), Charlie (DH), Lizzie (12)
4. Jill(Jazzykirl), Russell DH, Sean (20) DS, Austin (15) DS
5. Magie (fairygrandmother), DD Mickey (Michelle), DGD Bethanie 14, and DGD Caitlin 9
6. Lettie (RLccweems), Rob (DH), Celina (15) and Chad (12)
7. Drew (Smileneyes), Matthew (DS) (16)

 

[4407mark]

What is my first name? Mark

What is my favorite WDW ride? Haunted Mansion/Mission Space

What am I looking forward to the most on the cruise? Time away from work and quality time with my family

What is one thing that I want to do while on this cruise? Relax

What is my favorite food /snack to eat on the cruise? Anything served on board

Favorite Disney character? Mickey/Goofy and Donald when I'm in one of those moods.

Favorite WDW memory? All of them - being married at Sunset Point at the Poly is the most cherished.

If you were going to sing at Studio Sea -- what song? Don't sing and for good reason

Favorite Disney movie? Snow White/Fantasia/Lion King

What is one thing you plan to buy for yourself on the ship? DCL Hoodie

What would you like to see on the new Disney Cruise Ships? Me - numerous times

What excursions are you doing? The Baths at Virgin Gorda and parasailing

Where is your favorite place to eat in WDW? Victoria and Albert's for special occasions, Boma with family. Jiko is excellent.

What is the oddest thing you will pack on the trip? A suit for formal night - I'm not used to wearing a suit on vacation.

Are you going to WDW before or after your cruise? If so, where are you staying & when? BWV for three nights prior and AKV for two nights after.

What is the best on-board activity in which you have participated? Exotic Rasul

 

[Disneylovers]

O.K., I've been reading everyone's answers to the questions, and I figured I better get my answers in too!

First Name: Pat

Favorite WDW Ride: Soarin' (LOVE the soundtrack, DD uses part of it in her skating program, and I smile every time I hear it) close second, Pirates of the Caribbean

What am I looking forward to most: sitting on our veranda preferably with an adult beverage!

One thing I want to do: same answer!

Favorite food/snack: I hope they have the crab cakes that I had on the Wonder last summer.

Favorite Disney Character: the main mouse, Mickey!

Favorite WDW memory: our first trip, Tigger picked up our nine month old DD and held her tight.

What song to sing at Studio Sea: I WILL sing this time! probably Part of your World, if older DD promises not to cry!

Favorite Disney movie: Mary Poppins (and we saw the play here in Chicago Wed. night, awesome!!!!!!

One thing I plan to buy, a keychain for my collection (currently at 485)

What would I like to see on the new ships: well, both DD's want the ice rink, it would be cool to see them out there together - tho' I'd have to convince them to NOT bring their skates!

What excursions: The girls and I are doing the island tour on Tortola while DH scuba dives, then we're going to meet up to try to find the rum distillery, on St Thomas, the dubloon snorkel cruise, and parasailing on CC (they talked me into it)

Favorite place to eat at WDW: Hollywood and Vine buffet, followed closely by Boma

Oddest thing to pack:not really odd, but my travel journal comes with on all my trips.

Going to WDW before or after: YUP! We arrive the day before, so we're staying at AKV. Then the day we get off the ship is DD's 16 birthday, so we're taking her to WDW and staying at AKV until Monday night.

Best onboard activity: going to the shows!

Favorite DCL show: Disney Dreams!

Favorite CM from a previous cruise: Clayton the CD on our 4 night cruise last summer on the Wonder.

OK, I'm caught up! Whew!!

 

[Disneylovers]

Now that I answered the questions, I have a question for everyone. Dh claims that somewhere on the DCL web site it says that the fuel surcharge should be applied to our accounts (that the decision to pay it out was made around the 17th of last month). But every time he tries to look at our account, nothing shows up. So, to potentially calm him down, has anyone been able to see if the fuel surcharge has been refunded to your account? We have two rooms booked, ours is on DVC points, but we paid cash for the girl's room, and I figured we'd see the credit at least on their room. Thanks much!

 

[RLccweems]

Now that I answered the questions, I have a question for everyone. Dh claims that somewhere on the DCL web site it says that the fuel surcharge should be applied to our accounts (that the decision to pay it out was made around the 17th of last month). But every time he tries to look at our account, nothing shows up. So, to potentially calm him down, has anyone been able to see if the fuel surcharge has been refunded to your account? We have two rooms booked, ours is on DVC points, but we paid cash for the girl's room, and I figured we'd see the credit at least on their room. Thanks much!

I wish I knew something to tell you but we never got charged a fuel surcharge.

 

[Smileneyes]

Now that I answered the questions, I have a question for everyone. Dh claims that somewhere on the DCL web site it says that the fuel surcharge should be applied to our accounts (that the decision to pay it out was made around the 17th of last month). But every time he tries to look at our account, nothing shows up. So, to potentially calm him down, has anyone been able to see if the fuel surcharge has been refunded to your account? We have two rooms booked, ours is on DVC points, but we paid cash for the girl's room, and I figured we'd see the credit at least on their room. Thanks much!

We received our "paid in full" notice in the mail today, and it noted that the fuel surcharge has been applied to our shipboard account as a refundable credit. You're correct, the determination was made based on the 3/18/09 closing price for West Texas Intermediate crude on the NYMEX, and it was indeed below the benchmark ($70/barrel).

 

[DVC Mary]

I wonder if this depends on how far in advance you booked your cruise. I think we booked before the fuel surcharge was added and paid it after they stopped charging people.

But I'll check our paperwork tonight too.

Have a great week!


Pat: Are you staying at Jambo House of Kidani? My DS 12 & I will be there after the cruise too. I'm soo jealous you saw the Mary Poppins play. We live in Schaumburg, but are cutting out those types of expenses to splurge on our excursions. I hope it sticks around a long time & maybe we can see it. Are you on the Doubloon in the a.m. or the one in the afternoon. We'll be on the a.m. so we might see you there. I'm parasailing in the late morning--11ish?? What time are you at?

 

[Disneylovers]

We booked our cruise while on our cruise last June, so we were hit with the surcharge. We're using our DVC points for DH and my room, but paid cash for the girls' room. We made that payment last month, it was posted the day before their determination about the surcharge, so I guess that's why it's not showing up on our receipt (but it's also not showing up anywhere online!). Oh well, I have a phone call to make to DCL (when I booked the shore excursions, they all came in under our DD's room reservation number instead of ours, so I have to straighten that out since we're paying for the excursions not her).

Mary (that's my DD's name!) We're in Kidani 1 BR savannah view. We actually own in Kidani (DVC), so this is our official first trip home. How are you getting to the resort from the ship??

We're on the a.m. doubloon cruise, and the 10:30 parasailing (has to be early enough, or I might chicken out - I'm deathly afraid of heights!).

I believe Mary Poppins will be here through July. It's a fabulous production (a little scary - it doesn't follow the movie, it's closer to the books). If you can find a way to fund it, GO!!!!!

 

[RLccweems]

I wonder if this depends on how far in advance you booked your cruise. I think we booked before the fuel surcharge was added and paid it after they stopped charging people.

But I'll check our paperwork tonight too.

Have a great week!


Pat: Are you staying at Jambo House of Kidani? My DS 12 & I will be there after the cruise too. I'm soo jealous you saw the Mary Poppins play. We live in Schaumburg, but are cutting out those types of expenses to splurge on our excursions. I hope it sticks around a long time & maybe we can see it. Are you on the Doubloon in the a.m. or the one in the afternoon. We'll be on the a.m. so we might see you there. I'm parasailing in the late morning--11ish?? What time are you at?

We booked way out and that must of been why we never got that surcharge.