March 25, 2006- Anyone else?
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Wow, no Spring Break. I don't think the teacher's union would go for that around here- even if they ended the term early. Although we are in a college town too, our spring break does not go along with the University's or Edgewood College. Each district in our area are off at different times.
Enjoy Tahiti, but we will miss you.
Enjoy Tahiti, but we will miss you.
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We lost three days for Hurricane Ophelia, but had NOTHING like the gulf coast... Held our breath to see the makeup days - not spring break yet! As a techer I can't imagine not having a spring break. Do you have a shorter school year? After all, 180 days is 180 days- that's what is required.
Enjoy Tahiti, went there many years ago and loved it.
Enjoy Tahiti, went there many years ago and loved it.
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Anybody making room sessies yet? I guess it will be a toss up from driving or flying at these gas rate... just went to $3.09 tonight!
Always stayed at the radisson before but last year, I almost closed the port(seriously) when the Radisson driver left a piece of my baggage on the sidewalk and the port authorities were about to call in the bomb people when they found me in the terminal and had me id it! That was tramatic!
Anyway, just trying to decide whether to make plans or wait to see what happens later... whatcha all doing???
Always stayed at the radisson before but last year, I almost closed the port(seriously) when the Radisson driver left a piece of my baggage on the sidewalk and the port authorities were about to call in the bomb people when they found me in the terminal and had me id it! That was tramatic!
Anyway, just trying to decide whether to make plans or wait to see what happens later... whatcha all doing???
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So far we are driving - cannot find a decent airfare. Made ressies at the Radisson (tentatively - will see what the new hotels do when they open up). Radisson's rates seem way up to me.
As I posted earlier, we were on the September 8th Wonder, and it was an experience. Found out the day before (spent the day on the computer) that we would be leaving out of Port Lauderdale, due to Hurricane Ophelia. I called DCL direct to find out options, and after checking airfare to Fort Lauderdale, made reservations on a bus from MCO instead of driving to Port Canaveral and then catching a bus. Later in the afternoon, DCL actually called my cell, and told me of the change.
Arrived MCO on Thursday morning about 10:35, and was told to go to one place to catch the bus. Sent my wife, and I went for bags. She went there, and nobody knew anything about it. She finally talked to somebody who told her she had to go check-in on the other side of the airport to the Hilton. She walked over there, and waited. She called me and first they wanted me to head over there with our luggage, but I said no, that makes no sense if we are loading where they originally stated. I waited for maybe 30 minutes before a group came over from the Hilton to board the bus.
We waited a little bit as they started to board people on the bus, putting luggage away. Seemed very disorganized - not Disney-like. Finally started moving towards Fort Lauderdale, but had a mandatory stop after about two hours. After about three-and-a-half hours, we finally saw the boat.
Good thing I waited there, because some other people said they were at the Hilton at 10:15, and waited forever, not getting to the boat until 7:30.
Checked in through a cavernous warehouse at the Port - nothing like the DCL Terminal. Used the Castaway Club line and got right up there. Did the security screening, picture (really bad - shows the warehouse), and had them call out our name upon entrance. It was nice being on the boat again (was just like the Magic).
We walked around the ship a little bit, made ressies for Palo, changed to early dining, and grabbed a small lunch from the buffet line. We then went to our room (5006 - category 8) which had been a nice upgrade from our 12 GTY. My wife (surprised) really enjoyed the large porthole. The room was virtually identical to our category 10 SPH cabin (5022) for 3/25 Magic.
We had dinner by ourselves at a table for 6. After this, we enjoyed Hercules, which we had never seen before. We met up with two of our tablemates the next night (on their honeymoon, and us on our 23rd anniversary), and they told us they did not get in until 7:30 the night before, and just grabbed buffet. The other two never showed up. After dinner, we went to Pirate Night, and then met our tablemates in one of the bars doing karaoke.
The seas were pretty rough the first night. Some crew members told us they had only seen it worse once before - so it must have been substantial. Seas were reportedly 12 - 15 feet. My wife was feeling queasy, so we bought
Sea Bands from Treasure Ketch. They worked???
Cloudy (had rained a little bit) and warm in Nassau, although we were onshore for only about two hours, and spent the rest of the time on the ship. Castaway Cay day was hot. Had a leisurely breakfast at Triton's, and then went off to the beach. Snorkeled at the main beach - all the way out, and saw lots of fish, as well as all the things Disney has placed out there (Mickey was there!). Then we went to Serenity Bay (Adults Only). Water was much deper there than last time, but walked around in the water. I went out to snorkel while my wife moved a chair into the water. The water was much clearer here, and out-a-ways I saw lots of fish.
We ate lunch at Serenity Bay, and then started heading back. We decided to stop by and check out the area where they were going to be doing the searay excursion, and were invited to particpate in a test session. We went through an educational lecture, and then got to feed and pet the searays. I thought it was great! They allow you to snorkel afterwards, but due to all the shuffling, visibility was virtually zero.
Had an awesome meal at Palo's on the last night. I would strongly recommend it!
The Captain told us that we would endure rough seas starting about 11:00 that night, and he was right. Got our bags packed, and went to bed - did not want to be awake as the seas got rougher.
Early breakfast due to early seating (5:30?), but we got off the ship about 7:15. We went standby and caught some connecting flights to get home early.
It was a great trip, and a totally different experience without kids. DCL works for adults too!
As I posted earlier, we were on the September 8th Wonder, and it was an experience. Found out the day before (spent the day on the computer) that we would be leaving out of Port Lauderdale, due to Hurricane Ophelia. I called DCL direct to find out options, and after checking airfare to Fort Lauderdale, made reservations on a bus from MCO instead of driving to Port Canaveral and then catching a bus. Later in the afternoon, DCL actually called my cell, and told me of the change.
Arrived MCO on Thursday morning about 10:35, and was told to go to one place to catch the bus. Sent my wife, and I went for bags. She went there, and nobody knew anything about it. She finally talked to somebody who told her she had to go check-in on the other side of the airport to the Hilton. She walked over there, and waited. She called me and first they wanted me to head over there with our luggage, but I said no, that makes no sense if we are loading where they originally stated. I waited for maybe 30 minutes before a group came over from the Hilton to board the bus.
We waited a little bit as they started to board people on the bus, putting luggage away. Seemed very disorganized - not Disney-like. Finally started moving towards Fort Lauderdale, but had a mandatory stop after about two hours. After about three-and-a-half hours, we finally saw the boat.
Good thing I waited there, because some other people said they were at the Hilton at 10:15, and waited forever, not getting to the boat until 7:30.
Checked in through a cavernous warehouse at the Port - nothing like the DCL Terminal. Used the Castaway Club line and got right up there. Did the security screening, picture (really bad - shows the warehouse), and had them call out our name upon entrance. It was nice being on the boat again (was just like the Magic).
We walked around the ship a little bit, made ressies for Palo, changed to early dining, and grabbed a small lunch from the buffet line. We then went to our room (5006 - category 8) which had been a nice upgrade from our 12 GTY. My wife (surprised) really enjoyed the large porthole. The room was virtually identical to our category 10 SPH cabin (5022) for 3/25 Magic.
We had dinner by ourselves at a table for 6. After this, we enjoyed Hercules, which we had never seen before. We met up with two of our tablemates the next night (on their honeymoon, and us on our 23rd anniversary), and they told us they did not get in until 7:30 the night before, and just grabbed buffet. The other two never showed up. After dinner, we went to Pirate Night, and then met our tablemates in one of the bars doing karaoke.
The seas were pretty rough the first night. Some crew members told us they had only seen it worse once before - so it must have been substantial. Seas were reportedly 12 - 15 feet. My wife was feeling queasy, so we bought
Sea Bands from Treasure Ketch. They worked???
Cloudy (had rained a little bit) and warm in Nassau, although we were onshore for only about two hours, and spent the rest of the time on the ship. Castaway Cay day was hot. Had a leisurely breakfast at Triton's, and then went off to the beach. Snorkeled at the main beach - all the way out, and saw lots of fish, as well as all the things Disney has placed out there (Mickey was there!). Then we went to Serenity Bay (Adults Only). Water was much deper there than last time, but walked around in the water. I went out to snorkel while my wife moved a chair into the water. The water was much clearer here, and out-a-ways I saw lots of fish.
We ate lunch at Serenity Bay, and then started heading back. We decided to stop by and check out the area where they were going to be doing the searay excursion, and were invited to particpate in a test session. We went through an educational lecture, and then got to feed and pet the searays. I thought it was great! They allow you to snorkel afterwards, but due to all the shuffling, visibility was virtually zero.
Had an awesome meal at Palo's on the last night. I would strongly recommend it!
The Captain told us that we would endure rough seas starting about 11:00 that night, and he was right. Got our bags packed, and went to bed - did not want to be awake as the seas got rougher.
Early breakfast due to early seating (5:30?), but we got off the ship about 7:15. We went standby and caught some connecting flights to get home early.
It was a great trip, and a totally different experience without kids. DCL works for adults too!
geffric
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skibum sounds like a great trip. I have never been on the Wonder.. , sounds WONDERFUL...
mickeyworld I haven't made any ressies yet, still waiting/hoping for an airfare that is under $200 per person... we can drive for less than that even at $3 per gallon.
The kids don't get out of school until 2:30, so if we drive, we are leaving Friday , we need to drive pretty straight though...as it is a 20 hour drive.. brutal..
here is hoping for the airfare to help us out..
mickeyworld I haven't made any ressies yet, still waiting/hoping for an airfare that is under $200 per person... we can drive for less than that even at $3 per gallon.
The kids don't get out of school until 2:30, so if we drive, we are leaving Friday , we need to drive pretty straight though...as it is a 20 hour drive.. brutal..
here is hoping for the airfare to help us out..
We are still planning on driving. We will leave home on Thursday afternoon and pull the boys out for Friday. We would like to get there early Saturday so that we can take advantage of the ship for the afternoon.
We haven't made any hotel reservations as we will just get our AAA books and call ahead as we drive down. That seemed to work for us the last time we did a big road trip. The ride back will be all day on Saturday and Sunday.
Fall has finally arrived- 87 on Wednesday, low 50's on Thursday! Camping this weekend- should be beautiful.
Homecoming theme this year at Wisconsin is a Bucky as a Pirate!
Got us our "W" Marks the Spot shirts for the Pirate party next spring. The back says V-ARRRR-SITY! If you were an alumni, you would know that is our song (Varsity).
Have a great weekend!
We haven't made any hotel reservations as we will just get our AAA books and call ahead as we drive down. That seemed to work for us the last time we did a big road trip. The ride back will be all day on Saturday and Sunday.
Fall has finally arrived- 87 on Wednesday, low 50's on Thursday! Camping this weekend- should be beautiful.
Homecoming theme this year at Wisconsin is a Bucky as a Pirate!
Got us our "W" Marks the Spot shirts for the Pirate party next spring. The back says V-ARRRR-SITY! If you were an alumni, you would know that is our song (Varsity).Have a great weekend!
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mickeyworld said:Anybody making room sessies yet? Anyway, just trying to decide whether to make plans or wait to see what happens later... whatcha all doing???
Hi, I haven't posted on this thread in a while. Like some of you, we are waiting for airfare. Last year, we enjoyed a 2-night pre-cruise stay at Ron Jon. This year, we were going to try a pre-cruise stay at the Radisson or maybe WDW. *Edited to say that now I just realized that since this isn't Easter week (like last year's cruise), DD does not have a day off from school on Fri 3/24. Back to the drawing board, so no, lol, no ressies made here, but looking at WDW, Radisson, or Hyatt.
Tink
I just checked to see if there was any room on our cruise, and I don't see any availability. It looks like we are full.
I can say I am glad I talked my husband into this last October. With the rates as they stand now, we wouldn't be able to do this in 2007. If we were to go on a cruise it would be on another line.
I told my husband if it turns out we like cruising we would have to go on a different line. Mr. Grumpy replied this will be a once in a lifetime, as everything is too expensive. Think I caught him on a bad day. I hope if we like crusing we will get to do it again.
I can say I am glad I talked my husband into this last October. With the rates as they stand now, we wouldn't be able to do this in 2007. If we were to go on a cruise it would be on another line.
I told my husband if it turns out we like cruising we would have to go on a different line. Mr. Grumpy replied this will be a once in a lifetime, as everything is too expensive. Think I caught him on a bad day. I hope if we like crusing we will get to do it again.
in another few months we will decide about excurions... any ideas which ones are wonderful?
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Our 90 day reservation day is Christmas Day, not sure how that works!!!!!
We are thinking about the dolphin experience but booking it on our own- the Disney one doesn't let you "swim" with the dolphins but you can book it on your own in Cozumel(if there is anything left of it after Wilma). I have been looking at beaches in Cozumel and will talk to Shirley at a Perfect Gift about Key West. We are really about the boat and the ports and not the excursions- always try to hit the spa early on port days because they are offering specials!!!! Rainforest, here I come!!!!!
Can't wait!
We are thinking about the dolphin experience but booking it on our own- the Disney one doesn't let you "swim" with the dolphins but you can book it on your own in Cozumel(if there is anything left of it after Wilma). I have been looking at beaches in Cozumel and will talk to Shirley at a Perfect Gift about Key West. We are really about the boat and the ports and not the excursions- always try to hit the spa early on port days because they are offering specials!!!! Rainforest, here I come!!!!!
Can't wait!
I too hope Wilma hasn't taken too much out of Cozumel and Grand Cayman. We have booked a rental car on Grand Cayman and are going to be adventurers- driving on the "wrong" side of the road We had hoped to go up and see the turtle farm. My parents were there last spring and got the grandkids a beautiful puzzle that took all of them many days over the summer to put together. I understand that when a hurricane comes, they release all the turtles, so there might not be too many turtles there. We then were going to drive around to see the sights, and hit a beach or too.
In Cozumel we want to do the Tulum ruins. DS12 will be studying Mexico's navtive people. We thought that would be fun for him to see real ruins.
Key West will be on our own as well.
We had hoped to go up and see the turtle farm. My parents were there last spring and got the grandkids a beautiful puzzle that took all of them many days over the summer to put together. I understand that when a hurricane comes, they release all the turtles, so there might not be too many turtles there. We then were going to drive around to see the sights, and hit a beach or too.In Cozumel we want to do the Tulum ruins. DS12 will be studying Mexico's navtive people. We thought that would be fun for him to see real ruins.
Key West will be on our own as well.
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We want to do the Tulum ruins in Cozumel too. On Key west we are just going to get the trolley pass and explore the island on our own.. http://www.historictours.com/keywest/ with a stop or two for key lime pie..
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OMG I just got this really nice package from DCL... it had a letter reminding me to make reservations for Palio and excursions and the date I could start plus this nice booklet with lots of info on the excursions and the ship and activites in general..
Very nice..
BTW anyone have late dining and want to share a table?
Very nice..
BTW anyone have late dining and want to share a table?
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We just got that mail info also. Haven't really looked at it yet - it seems so far away. 
We have early seating, and will be with the grandparents.
Looking at airfare, and it just keeps going up. Southwest released fares for the last week of March (no April yet), and it was $249 one way!!!!
Not looking forward to that drive - oh well!
Haven't really looked at it yet - it seems so far away. We have early seating, and will be with the grandparents.
Looking at airfare, and it just keeps going up. Southwest released fares for the last week of March (no April yet), and it was $249 one way!!!!
Not looking forward to that drive - oh well!
geffric
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skibum said:Looking at airfare, and it just keeps going up. Southwest released fares for the last week of March (no April yet), and it was $249 one way!!!!
Not looking forward to that drive - oh well!
we were just talking about that... checked orbitz and the lowest fare was $302 per person on Indepandance Air... We driving for that price...
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I am so relieved.. Dh found an affordable airfare from ORD to Jacksonville FL.. so we booked and will rent a car and drive the rest of the way.. I am soooooo glad that we aren't driving all Friday night from Chi to get to the Magic before it sails..
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