November 1, 2008 "Election Day Castaways!"

[feenie]

Come on folks

We haven't got our packet yet.

You gotta tell us what's in it.

You just gotta

DH laughed when he saw this little guy
He said that really is what I am like... (he's just as bad, just not until the week or so before the cruise)

I hope I get mine this week!!

 

[wuv tigger]

I am NOT a patient person. I wanna see/read what others got

I got 1 dkid sick w/ a fever of 102.+

I am hoping the other dkid doesn't get what the other has

 

[wuv tigger]

from DCL

 

[bfosbenner]

We got ours on Monday!!

Spirit Airlines are raising there baggage fees. Hurry up and purchase before the 26th!!

 

[stampinshauna]

The packet has info about excursions, stateroom gifts, tux rentals, etc.

 

[wuv tigger]

NO strep in our house. Just a yucky virus.

I'll be stalking the mailbox again tomorrow.

 

[podsnel]

Here's a few pics to hold you over, would hate to see anyone go postal on their mailman!!

There are 6 little pamphlets inside-
Shore Excursions
Quick Tips for Smooth Sailing
Gifts
Setting Sail-Disney Magic
Vacation Protection Plan
Formalwear.

It also has a letter telling you when you can start booking
But my REAS date isn't reflected in that.

 

[tinapomp]

For anyone coming to Cocoa Beach from out of town, have you guys bought your plane tickets yet? Or is it too early for that? I'm wondering when I should really buy them by.

 

[Boys Papa]

I got a big envelope from DCL today with a travel kit inside- anyone else?

Got ours too...Good Stuff, Grandkids were jazzed...they want to swim with dolphins...along with everything else in that book!!!

 

[podsnel]

For anyone coming to Cocoa Beach from out of town, have you guys bought your plane tickets yet? Or is it too early for that? I'm wondering when I should really buy them by.

Yes, we already bought them- we're flying on Delta out of JFK and I'm hoping that will still be ok...

 

[LBIGirl67]

Southwest releases dates on Thurs. We have our vouchers for 4 tix already set to go. Got envelope in mail today. Feels like it's getting close. DS13 and self want to go fishing at Castaway. DH/DS's want anything having to do with TURTLES at Grand Cayman. I heard the turtle farm is excellent for that, didn't see it on the list in mail, but on website, so have to wait I guess. I want vanilla in Mexico. This is all very hard because DS7 is not real keen on trying adventurous things, he's kinda a toe in water first kid.....hmmm, guess skydiving will be out...

 

[wuv tigger]

Here's a few pics to hold you over, would hate to see anyone go postal on their mailman!!


There are 6 little pamphlets inside-
Shore Excursions
Quick Tips for Smooth Sailing
Gifts
Setting Sail-Disney Magic
Vacation Protection Plan
Formalwear.

It also has a letter telling you when you can start booking
But my REAS date isn't reflected in that.

I our letter carrier. Ms. B has been our LC for the 4+ years we have lived in this house. She's da best!

DH is surprising the kids by coming home early from an extended work project. They are still sleeping. I have to keep my excitement to a smile & get some of the 1st level decluttered before he strolls in the front door at noon.

 

[wuv tigger]

This cruise is a SURPRISE to the dkids.

HOW am I going to keep a secret when I get the package

Disney knows more than they are letting onto.

 

[wuv tigger]

Are any of you CC members?

DH just got home & wasn't surprised that we haven't got anything yet

Have a great day!

 

[feenie]

Are any of you CC members?

DH just got home & wasn't surprised that we haven't got anything yet

Have a great day!

Our Packet came yesterday.
We are castaway club members and we are booked with the REAS package.

 

[needAcruise]

We got ours Saturday!

The Castaway Club members and the newbies got it on the same day. (We are neighbors.) But we booked at very different times.

Maybe DCL sent it out based on location/state?

 

[plutospup]

We received our packet Tuesday! Another sign that our cruise is getting closer! Of course we booked it 21 months out, and we've been patiently, patiently waiting. DD & I want to go parasailing, and snorkeling at CC. It was fun to go through the booklet and check out the excursions.

I had to laugh at a prior post wondering when to purchase airfare. I booked our air the first day possible last December! Didn't regret the price, since it has more than doubled since then.

wuvtigger...So the kids STILL don't know about the cruise? You've been very good at keeping this a secret for a long time!

LBIgirl...We have friends who visit friends in Grand Cayman. They say the new Turtle Farm & swimming lagoon is great! Check it out at www.boatswainsbeach.ky As for vanilla...DW knows just the place in Mexico!

 

[wuv tigger]

wuvtigger...So the kids STILL don't know about the cruise? You've been very good at keeping this a secret for a long time!

I am hoping they don't catch on that I am ONLY visiting the DCL section of the Dis.

I told them today that I had to get my disney fix by reading other families trip reports.

wuv tigger

PS: the surprise was worth the screams heard in our house today as the dkiddos saw their daddy walk up the driveway. He asked "did anyone order a daddy today??"

 

[LBIGirl67]

O.K....anyone else frustrated with Southwest? I have been waiting all morning for the to release the dates for 10/31 on. We were able to book flight down, but not home as of yet, which technically isn't such a bad thing but I think the schools may miss us eventually.

I want to finalize everything so I can just sit back and dream of tropical breezes and blue waters.

 

[LBIGirl67]

YEAH !!!! Airfare is booked, car rental is booked, all tickets to WDW are in the folder, luggage is sitting in guest room (empty)...I WANT TO LEAVE NOW !! The reality of it all has now sunk in. I hope my boss lets me off for the trip now . If he doesn't anyone hiring?
Now it's time to start making the FE and shopping..woohoo. I already started working on my tan, which is essential living at the beach.
I AM SOOO EXCITED