November 11, 2006 - MAGIC - Special Western "Double Dip" Cruise 11/11/06

[ibouncetoo]

OK kids, I'm having issues with my Friday night plans.

I had a dream the other night that I lost the Victoria & Albert gift certificate and was FORCED to eat at Boma instead. That's the second time I've had that dream. I may call and see if there is ANY way they will extend it into next year ('cause you KNOW I'll be back to WDW). Of course, that doesn't mean I'd be able to get an ADR at Boma at this late date anyway. Those few drops of Scotts blood won't allow me to just not use ('waste') the certificate and I really do want to eat there...someday. This is stupid...we're gonna drop $100 plus, another $25 tax and tip at least, for Peg's dinner (a modest estimate), $30 tip for mine and two round trip cab fares from AKL to GF...probably $20 each way. That's at least $200 to use a 'free' $150 certificate. AND we couldn't get in any earlier that 9:30 PM. Somebody tell me what to do.....ARRRRRG! And Peg is being such a good sport about being thrown into an expensive meal. I guess my boss just wasn't thinking it through when she got me the certificate. WHAT IF I"D HAD PLANS TO MEET SOME OF YOU GUYS FOR DINNER THAT NIGHT? Well, I'll start with that call to V&A in the morning and take it from there I guess.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Tracy, LOVED your smilie post!



Oh I also had a dream where I played the lottery using my DCL confirmation number! Gonna give that a try on Saturday!

 

[Pooh Luvs Figment]

okay hello all,
while you are all fast asleep in your beds I am at work.
I have been thinking do we all have the suitcases out?
Have you started a list or at least putting items in the suitcases?
Remember it is thinking ahead of time that saves the last minute rushes
to the store for the things we had and cannot rember where we put them.
I am proud to say DH and I are almost all packed. (Okay we are also selling
the house so we had to pack). I have my best friend to thank for helping
me pick out clothes. Thanks FairyGodmother.
I was with you all in spirit tonight. I am finally able to get to the computer
to check out a few of the messages.
* Tip* For those that take prescription medications ***
You can go to the pharmacy and ask for a label and smaller bottle for the days you are going to be gone. That is a courtsey. I thought it was nice
of them to tell me. **

 

[Pooh Luvs Figment]

Speaking of Dreams,
I had a dream I was about to board the ship and then someone woke me
up. I was not a happy camper. Imaging getting to the gang way and then
being woken up. It was a bummer the rest of the night.
I feel like a kid, is it time yet? When can we go? I wanna go NOW!!!!

 

[Pooh Luvs Figment]

Please remember to pack:
Toiletries
Medicines
Bandaids
Sun lotion
Bug lotion
Underwear atleast 2 pair for every day ( one for morning/2nd for evening)
Id's put one in your purse or wallet
2nd one in a suitcase with items that will not be searched. (lady items)
Cash I tried something new and kind of funny take a pair of old unbleached
underwear (males are better) and place the extra cash in the pocket.
(you ladies know what I mean) the dinger the white underwear the more
protection your cash will not be "missing".
Split up your clothing between your family suitcases. This way if one bag
does not make it Hubby will not get a new wardrobe. Cuz you know it would not be our's.
Shoes: try to cut down on the number of shoes, evening shoes for multiple evenings. This tip is nice if you do not want to pay more for luggage.
Also check the weight of your luggage when you are done, heavy bags have to be paid extra to take. Check on line for the latest news on what you can
take in carry on and what you can and cannot take in your check luggage.
Nothing worse than packing that lotion to find it missing when we get on the
ship and set sail. It may not be replaceable on the ship or it might cost a lot more for the same item.
Anyone trading pins???? Let me know if you have any of my favorites.
Bag to take on shore, possibly a net type so the sand will fall out.
Most of the time Ladies we can get away with out packing Shampoo and lotion as they have a nice sample that we can use. Provided daily at no extra charge.

 

[Pooh Luvs Figment]

There are a few things I can think of after our conversation the other night.
1 call the business explain your dilema and hope they are nice enough
to let you extend the gift certificate.
2 What day was it again? If it is the night before the cruise then squeeze the time and then take the food in a doggy bag/ not the best idea I must
admit.
3 See if the business will give you your bosses money back for alter use.

Hope this does not make you more undecided and perplexed than you were.

 

[suzadrew]

Great tips, Thank you! Well except this one

Shoes: try to cut down on the number of shoes, evening shoes for multiple evenings.

Common now lets not be silly. Cut down?!?! I'm heading out to buy more.

 

[suzadrew]

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[JJsmama]

Okay... I need some help from the FL natives (heck, from the WDW addicts as well). I am looking for a place to meet for dinner after the cruise (on the 19th) that will accept a reservation for 16 people (8 adults and 8 kids). Some of us will be coming from the Magic Kingdom to meet up for dinner, and some will be driving in from Kennedy Space Center (so it can't be inside one of the parks). We were thinking Downtown Disney, and tried Rainforest Cafe. Rainforest does not have tables that large, and will not guarantee that we will all even be seated in the same portion of the dining room. Any suggestion???

Wendy,
How about one of the resort restaurants? That way, it would still have lovely atmosphere and no tickets would be needed. I know O'hana at Polynesian can make huge tables and everything comes family style so there isn't a lot of individual deciding to do.

Maybe something at the Swan or Dolphin since they are conference hotels. I don't know anything about them, however. I've never eaten in any 'regular' Orlando restaurants, except CityWalk so I can't help much.

 

[JJsmama]

Because we have still not gotten our wristbands (frustrating postal service), I looked at the website to order some...but even with the priority shipping they still show an estimated arrival date of 11/15. So, I guess we will just hope for the best. Between the docs and the wristbands, I'm a little stressed about the whole shipping thing!

Wendy, those plastic wristbands are everywhere these days. I'm going to look for some too. Try toys stores, sports stores and upscale kids stores.

 

[schwaja3]

I just got an an e-mail from my travel agency with a tracking number of my Docs! I should get them Monday or Tuesday.

Now I'm starting to get psyched!

 

[Pooh Luvs Figment]

Hello again,
Now at home.
I am excited about the wrist bands but, sorry not the Docs.
Hubby bought 2 pair brn and blk, conservative he is but I just
don't care for them. Remember back to the 80's and water shoes
or jellies. That is what they remind me of .

Shoes: I was just suggesting so that you can bring back more pictures or
pins. the shoes take up room. Unless you buy cheap and leave them behind.
I am still trying to find silver shoes to wear most nights. Sis would not like it
if I wore my cloggs. Trying to stay with the attire.

We probably need 2 pair of shoes for the day anyway. Sandals and then sneakers or Docs to walk around in.

 

[Pooh Luvs Figment]

Tracey,
Thankyou for keeping me awake at work last night with the icons.
I enjoyed all of them and cannot wait to see what you are posting for today/

 

[faireygod mother]

Please remember to pack:
Underwear atleast 2 pair for every day ( one for morning/2nd for evening)

My only problem is what if you do not wear any? What do you do then? I know some people who wear diapers. Now the rest of you get your minds out of the gutter.

 

[faireygod mother]

I am excited about the wrist bands but, sorry not the Docs.
Hubby bought 2 pair brn and blk, conservative he is but I just
don't care for them. Remember back to the 80's and water shoes
or jellies. That is what they remind me of .

Sandals and then sneakers or Docs to walk around in.

Win, go to bed. The "DOCS" are our documents so we can board the ship and I am certain you will be excited about that. What you are not happy about is the "CROCS" I know the "OCS" sound is what is throwing you off becasue you have just worked 12 hours and are tired.


See you in a liitle bit.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Goodmorning!

Just waiting to get awake enough to start chores and errands. Have a rather interesting 'to do' list for today and tomorrow. But one thing for sure.....I'M GOING TO A MOVIE. I'm having movie theater withdrawal....I haven't been in weeks and weeks! I need some and some . I really enjoyed seeing a movie on the Wonder, but something tells me there won't be movietime on this trip. Although......it would be fun to see Santa Clause 3 with some kids.....

 

[txaggie94gigem]

they have not really been tagged do you think??? you can edit over there and add your own tags!!! i thnk they are just trying to spice up the boards!

 

[suzadrew]

they have not really been tagged do you think??? you can edit over there and add your own tags!!! i thnk they are just trying to spice up the boards!

Nope only tag fairys can make them colour.

 

[ibouncetoo]

OK, now for some DIS business:

DIS lunch: Don't forget to PM me if you think you want to come by. So far we have 12 DISers (and their loved ones) who have responded. And there are some folks I haven't heard from who expressed interest a while back....you know who you are!

Wrist bands: If you've ordered some and it looks like members of your family/group won't want to wear them, please bring them to the DIS meet as we have a US Postal Service malfunction (and of course, it was for the largest order!).

 

[ibouncetoo]

Oh yes, and:

2 WEEKS!