Magical Oct 4, 2014 Southern Caribbean

[EllaEnchanted]

I'm not spending that kind of money just to be near the port. We want to stay two nights before the cruise so we can look around some.

Even though it's not near the port, I found the Doubletree for $118 a night with an advance purchase. It's a cab ride to the port, but for two nights it will save me money even with the cost of a cab. It's located closer to the beaches.

http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en_US/dt/search/findhotels/results.htm?view=LIST


http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/ho...e-by-hilton-hotel-san-juan-SJUDTDT/index.html

 

[EllaEnchanted]

How exciting Deb ! Good luck and keep us updated.

How exciting!!!!

Thanks so much. Me and John are very excited now that it's almost time to go down and sign the papers. I will keep you updated about our progress in finding what we're looking for.

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

We leave one week from today to go down to Florida and look for a home in the Orlando area near Mickey. We'll be moving soon. I'm so excited.

We're keeping our home in the Poconos because John's adult son, John, will be living here. I call him the kid just so I don't get them confused.

In Florida, we're looking for a yearly rental. We want a house with a pool and we really want a 4BR 3BA. We expect to have lots of guests. All of our friends love the mouse too!

So wish us some luck in finding the house of our dreams. I will keep you updated on how our luck is going.

Very cool!!!!

I have already started making my FE gifts !
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Well I just finished my FE's for Dec., and made some extra so technically have started with the homemade things, plus I do have some prebought stuff too.

So I heard you can start booking the Sheraton in Old San Juan and thought I would check it out. We haven't decided yet where we will stay. So here is what I found and was like This was not what I was expecting.Did I do something wrong ?

WOW yeah I thought I read $200 for our time and I priced this Oct and it was $200 ISH , So my guess is they hiked it up knowing all the supposedly "rich" Disney folk were coming. That is what my jerk FIL says to my nieces that we must be rich cause we sail alot....Please I wish

BTW--- if you are sending anyone to FB to join, please ask them to fill out the join us form on the webpage to get access on FB. I have a Jane asking to join and I don't see any of us named Jane....did I miss something????

 

[castoff]

I'm not spending that kind of money just to be near the port. We want to stay two nights before the cruise so we can look around some.

Even though it's not near the port, I found the Doubletree for $118 a night with an advance purchase. It's a cab ride to the port, but for two nights it will save me money even with the cost of a cab. It's located closer to the beaches.

http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en_US/dt/search/findhotels/results.htm?view=LIST


http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/ho...e-by-hilton-hotel-san-juan-SJUDTDT/index.html

I have this on my list. With us only going the day before we are looking to stay near the port. That could always change though.

Very cool!!!!

Well I just finished my FE's for Dec., and made some extra so technically have started with the homemade things, plus I do have some prebought stuff too.



WOW yeah I thought I read $200 for our time and I priced this Oct and it was $200 ISH , So my guess is they hiked it up knowing all the supposedly "rich" Disney folk were coming. That is what my jerk FIL says to my nieces that we must be rich cause we sail alot....Please I wish

BTW--- if you are sending anyone to FB to join, please ask them to fill out the join us form on the webpage to get access on FB. I have a Jane asking to join and I don't see any of us named Jane....did I miss something????

Your right Michelle, I also saw reports of it being around 200.00. It wouldn't surprise me if they did hike up the price.
I don't know a Jane sorry.

 

[pjpoohbear]

I was playing on the Sheraton site and there are rates of 159+ in the late spring early summer. I am hoping more rates will release for our dates. We are hoping for at least two nights before the cruise.

Pj

 

[castoff]

Good Morning Everyone 544 days before we set sail.

Monday's Question...........Do you have a tradition or a must do that you do on a cruise? Something not to be missed ?


We have one that we have done on every Disney cruise. I always buy a scrapbook and have the captain sign the inside cover. It also helps to store any photos inside so they won't get bent.

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

Good Morning Everyone 544 days before we set sail.

Monday's Question...........Do you have a tradition or a must do that you do on a cruise? Something not to be missed ?

Good Morning!!!! Tradition--hmmm. We have a few. One I might not get to do in Dec (on the Fantasy) which is Tea with...whoever(we have done princesses, Wendy, Alice and Mad Hatter, etc)....I love that special time just me and my 2 girls!! Also I always get an ornament signed by the captain. Unfortunately missed that on my Feb cruise My Sat getting onboard runs the same everytime--not neccessarily a tradition but --get onboard, get tea tickets, go to lunch at Parrot, unload carry ons in stateroom, send kids to pool with DH, unload any luggage that has came to my room(i unpack all before dinner...makes my cruise run smooth), go to Dis meet, go to Muster drill, Sailaway party and dinner....LOL yep very structured...but that's me

 

[MrsMork]

We are hoping to spend two nights as well, which will give us a full day in San Juan.

 

[MrsMork]

Good Morning Everyone 544 days before we set sail.

Monday's Question...........Do you have a tradition or a must do that you do on a cruise? Something not to be missed ?


We have one that we have done on every Disney cruise. I always buy a scrapbook and have the captain sign the inside cover. It also helps to store any photos inside so they won't get bent.

Playing SkipBo at Cove Cafe.

 

[castoff]

Good Morning!!!! Tradition--hmmm. We have a few. One I might not get to do in Dec (on the Fantasy) which is Tea with...whoever(we have done princesses, Wendy, Alice and Mad Hatter, etc)....I love that special time just me and my 2 girls!! Also I always get an ornament signed by the captain. Unfortunately missed that on my Feb cruise My Sat getting onboard runs the same everytime--not neccessarily a tradition but --get onboard, get tea tickets, go to lunch at Parrot, unload carry ons in stateroom, send kids to pool with DH, unload any luggage that has came to my room(i unpack all before dinner...makes my cruise run smooth), go to Dis meet, go to Muster drill, Sailaway party and dinner....LOL yep very structured...but that's me

Your not alone in this. I always unpack before dinner. After lunch we decorate our door and hang our FE.

Playing SkipBo at Cove Cafe.

What is this ? I have never heard of it.

 

[MrsMork]

What is this ? I have never heard of it.

It is a card game. Does not take great concentration, so we can visit as well as play. We have a deck of these cards in several of our suitcase so that we do not forget to bring them.

 

[jeanigor]

Monday's Question...........Do you have a tradition or a must do that you do on a cruise? Something not to be missed ?:coffee

I like to find someone from the group with which I am sailing and have a nice lunch. Decorate my door. Hang the Fish Extender. Meet the stateroom host/ess. Tour the ship (especially if there is a newbie sailor with us). Unpack. (And find as much time to snack and as many excuses to pass the drink machine as possible.)

 

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

It is a card game. Does not take great concentration, so we can visit as well as play. We have a deck of these cards in several of our suitcase so that we do not forget to bring them.

My kids love that game. We also love phase10, rage, etc

 

[MrsMork]

My kids love that game. We also love phase10, rage, etc

Dennis beat me bad 4 out of 5 games a couple of days ago! Thinking I might need to throw the gauntlet today and see if he is still the big ol' boy today that he was then!

 

[AquaDame]

It is a card game. Does not take great concentration, so we can visit as well as play. We have a deck of these cards in several of our suitcase so that we do not forget to bring them.

...why on earth have I not thought to bring cards? I think I will have to do this... it sounds so lovely, and we've been on enough cruises to take the next few a little easier methinks!

 

[MrsMork]

...why on earth have I not thought to bring cards? I think I will have to do this... it sounds so lovely, and we've been on enough cruises to take the next few a little easier methinks!

Yep, we don't do the pools, so this is a great way to spend a few afternoons on sea days.

 

[castoff]

It is a card game. Does not take great concentration, so we can visit as well as play. We have a deck of these cards in several of our suitcase so that we do not forget to bring them.

That's sounds fun and relaxing.

 

[Mom323]

Monday's Question...........Do you have a tradition or a must do that you do on a cruise? Something not to be missed ?


We have one that we have done on every Disney cruise. I always buy a scrapbook and have the captain sign the inside cover. It also helps to store any photos inside so they won't get bent.

We go the Palo the first night.

 

[disneybride96]

Tropical rain forest. I think the only time we missed was our Superstorm Sandy cruise. Some cruises we practically live there.

 

[jknee74]

Hi
We just changed our cruise dates & booked this one. My hubby & I first cruise. We are so excited!!! We will be celebrations my 40th birthday. We are on the 2nd dinning time. We are interested in fe exchange. I added the request for the fb page. So excited! Only 540 something more days