May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 2

[gydell]

are you expecting anything gydell?

The DCL pack for the cruise.

 

[LiserAnn]

Good point....not sure if I can change it though as everything else is gty. Will have to ask Sue Ellen about this.

I was on the phone with DCL the other day and I asked about switching cabins (because we don't have a steamer trunk). The agent told me that since it's a full ship and they expect it to stay that way that I would have to request that at the port?!?!?

 

[gydell]

Deb - Grills doesn't take ressies for Friday nights. With a group as large as ours how should we do this? I figure we are over 30 people now with more to add I'm sure. They said the 1st person there can request tables next to each other and then we can wait. How long do you think we would have to wait? They need to take ressies! Maybe I'll ask Shirley.

 

[lillygator]

The DCL pack for the cruise.

gotcha!

 

[LiserAnn]

OK, I found us a Dismeet for the night before the cruise at DTD. This is the place we can also distribute the lanyards.

Oh, I forgot to mention in case nobody else has discussed this, grills can be the other point of lanyard distribution.

We're more than likely meeting FL friends for dinner that night, so how will the lanyards be distributed for those who can't come to DTD or Grills?

 

[lillygator]

I was on the phone with DCL the other day and I asked about switching cabins (because we don't have a steamer trunk). The agent told me that since it's a full ship and they expect it to stay that way that I would have to request that at the port?!?!?

if it's full, do they really think you'll be able to change at the port?
What category do you have? Do you have a TA? I wonder if you can change as soon as we see an opening available on DCL?

 

[tink1963]

someone just posted recently that they bought some eaglecreek luggage. Was it you Gydell? I was wondering if I could get some info on what was purchased. I remeber it being lightweight.
Thanks

 

[gydell]

We're more than likely meeting FL friends for dinner that night, so how will the lanyards be distributed for those who can't come to DTD or Grills?

Where are you staying?

 

[LiserAnn]

if it's full, do they really think you'll be able to change at the port?
What category do you have? Do you have a TA? I wonder if you can change as soon as we see an opening available on DCL?

Cat 9, and I have DU. I'm waiting to hear back from my complaint letter to DCL and then I'll contact DU. I'm thinking 2/11 or so there will be rooms to switch to.

 

[Jhalkias]

On the 14 night TA, the laundry room was so hot and smelly that you could smell it for several doors down the hall. Everyone stood in the hall leaning against the doors with their laundry waiting, some people couldn't get in for up to 3 days, so many of us ended up doing laundry at 3am and it was still packed. Second most overheard thing on the TA,"I hope these people get a room credit for this mess." Then the same thing happened on the 11 night med. You may want to move. On a 7 night, it is not as bad, but on a 15 night it is a nightmare.

Note to self. Budget Laundry service, limit clothes.

Will any Geeks be streaking on Deck 10 this cruise?

OK, I found us a Dismeet for the night before the cruise at DTD. This is the place we can also distribute the lanyards. Guest relations helped me to set up a meeting for 4:30pm at the Dockside Stage across from the World of Disney. Each person/family can pick up food from any location in DTD and bring it to the Dockside stage and we can eat, meet and greet. PM me if you'd like to come and tell me how many in your party. We'll have about 90 min. to visit with each other before they set up for a 6:30 performance. I will keep in touch with the management at DTD to find out what the performance will be and to let them know how many of us will be there. Here is the map. World of Disney is number 28 and the stage is near the number 42. We'll see how well you can read this on the post. Thanks, Kelly

http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/ddmap.html
Here is a larger picture.

Oh, I forgot to mention in case nobody else has discussed this, grills can be the other point of lanyard distribution.


Has anyone ever done the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique? Suggestions?

So, for lanyard distribution:

• Gydell has volunteered to distribute at Grills,
• Kelly (me) at the 4/19 dismeet in CA & DTD 5/9/08
• Need one person for the MCO dismeet.

This is a much easier way to distribute than the way we've seen it before with one person obligated and stuck for many, many, many hours or mailing them. We can have an onboard meet at the sailaway or scoops for later arrivals.

Does this sound like it may work for everyone?

This is absolutely wonderful and perfect. Thank you Kelly! We will certainly be there - I can also pick up for any of those staying with us that get in later Friday night - like Kim.

As to BBB . . . Yes, Sophia has done it, and it is great for a little girl, BUT . . . do you really want to do it the night before a cruise? Sophia would not let us TOUCH her hair for like a week. What do you do on Sunday at CC and the beach? No swimming? How about hair braiding?

Just IMHO best done on a trip where it is your last day before you return home so that she can enjoy it for a few days at least.

 

[LiserAnn]

Where are you staying?

MCO Hyatt...so hopefully someone who's staying there will step up to hand them out (I would but since we'll be with our friends, we won't be easily accessible).

 

[mishoe01]

So, for lanyard distribution:

• Gydell has volunteered to distribute at Grills,
• Kelly (me) at the 4/19 dismeet in CA & DTD 5/9/08
• Need one person for the MCO dismeet.

This is a much easier way to distribute than the way we've seen it before with one person obligated and stuck for many, many, many hours or mailing them. We can have an onboard meet at the sailaway or scoops for later arrivals.

Does this sound like it may work for everyone?

I think this is a great idea.....I think I'll jump on and say that it would be a great place to distribute the bracelets too....Kelly and Gydell - would you guys be willing if I get the bracelets to you??? (not for the 4/19 meet).

Maybe Jackie will be willing to be the MCO/Hyatt person since she's getting in early.

 

[mishoe01]

I was on the phone with DCL the other day and I asked about switching cabins (because we don't have a steamer trunk). The agent told me that since it's a full ship and they expect it to stay that way that I would have to request that at the port?!?!?

We'll see what DU tells me....I sent Sue Ellen an email earlier today.

 

[gydell]

someone just posted recently that they bought some eaglecreek luggage. Was it you Gydell? I was wondering if I could get some info on what was purchased. I remeber it being lightweight.
Thanks

I got the rolling duffle - Big Rig 30. I already have the BR36 but it is 2 inches over the allowed limit. I will be taking it anyway as others have not had a problem with it. Sierra Trading post has them on sale and I have never seen them on sale before. If this is what you order then just order 1 because your next order you get 10% off, if you need another. They only weigh 5lbs. I love my big one!

 

[Mom323]

Will any Geeks be streaking on Deck 10 this cruise?

Now the "shuck your corn" makes sense.

 

[gydell]

I think this is a great idea.....I think I'll jump on and say that it would be a great place to distribute the bracelets too....Kelly and Gydell - would you guys be willing if I get the bracelets to you??? (not for the 4/19 meet).

Maybe Jackie will be willing to be the MCO/Hyatt person since she's getting in early.

Sounds great!

 

[tink1963]

I got the rolling duffle - Big Rig 30. I already have the BR36 but it is 2 inches over the allowed limit. I will be taking it anyway as others have not had a problem with it. Sierra Trading post has them on sale and I have never seen them on sale before. If this is what you order then just order 1 because your next order you get 10% off, if you need another. They only weigh 5lbs. I love my big one!

Thanks, going to check them out now.

 

[mishoe01]

MCO Hyatt...so hopefully someone who's staying there will step up to hand them out (I would but since we'll be with our friends, we won't be easily accessible).

Lisa - the person who's handing these out could always leave them at the front desk for you. You could always stop by the front desk for your package when you get back to the hotel. I vote for Jackie (at least at the beginning) as she's getting in early.....I can always help after I get off work (7pm, then drive to hotel, check in, get shuttle to the airport)

 

[LiserAnn]

We'll see what DU tells me....I sent Sue Ellen an email earlier today.

Let me know because if she says it's possible, then I'll email my DU agent, Bob Varley.

 

[pahrumpgirl]

So, for lanyard distribution:

• Gydell has volunteered to distribute at Grills,
• Kelly (me) at the 4/19 dismeet in CA & DTD 5/9/08
• Need one person for the MCO dismeet.

This is a much easier way to distribute than the way we've seen it before with one person obligated and stuck for many, many, many hours or mailing them. We can have an onboard meet at the sailaway or scoops for later arrivals.

Does this sound like it may work for everyone?

I think this is a great idea.....I think I'll jump on and say that it would be a great place to distribute the bracelets too....Kelly and Gydell - would you guys be willing if I get the bracelets to you??? (not for the 4/19 meet).

Maybe Jackie will be willing to be the MCO/Hyatt person since she's getting in early.

Lisa - the person who's handing these out could always leave them at the front desk for you. You could always stop by the front desk for your package when you get back to the hotel. I vote for Jackie (at least at the beginning) as she's getting in early.....I can always help after I get off work (7pm, then drive to hotel, check in, get shuttle to the airport)

My DH and I would be willing to distribute them at the Hyatt. Disney usually uses Delta out of Columbus and if it is like last time we should be in by noon (we were in last time by 9 AM. ) Lisa, could leave yours at the desk for pick up or arrange to meet up after you get back or in the morning before we leave for the port. We are taking the DCL bus and intend to be on the first one out if possible.

Carol