November 3, 2007 - Western on the Magic

[Deemarch]

That way you get to chose the times of the flights and it's a bit cheaper. I'm speaking only of NJ, now. I'm a TA and your just don't get a break from the airlines anymore.

If I was going on a cruise outside the country, that might be a different story...JMO

 

[kowalchicky]

You might already know this but just in case.....
We were told to go online everyday to check jet blue ( I did this several times a day ) when they finally do post the dates for nov...the seats are cheapest at that point...the more seats they sell the higher the price goes.

 

[lUVTOGO]

We have always gone to Orlando or cruised in November and this year the airfares are way high. We always fly Spirit and I always got it around 200-240. This year RT is 498.00 per person. I think they are catching on about "Jersey Week" and the airfares reflect that. Heres hopeing they go down!!

 

[kowalchicky]

I think you might be right about them catching on.
Continental wanted over $700 last year for one roundtrip ticket.
We ended up paying $270.00 on jetblue for jersey week.......I had to be one of the first people to buy tickets because the price went up drastically.

 

[Deemarch]

You could also try Delta to Melbourne airport. We are going the day before and staying at Country Inn & Suites. You have to do a layover in Atlanta, but the price difference from Continental was significant. We paid $287 each and it was going to cost about $400 each on Cont. We want to go at the time of the day that WE want to go. That could be the reason that we were going to pay that much. And I can't wait around to hope for a better fare, 'cause driving to FL is totally out of the question.

 

[Pengy]

We've been checking both Southwest and JetBlue daily as well. We're flying in early (Thursday) and back home the Sunday after the cruise and like to be able to choose our own flight times. We did the "air included" on our first WDW trip and the flights weren't what we had hoped. Hopefully the "Jersey Week" price increases won't affect Albany and Syracuse (NY) airfares!

 

[iwannabeminnie]

We are going to try Allegiant Air out of Fort Wayne, IN. They have just started flying non-stop from Fort Wayne to Orlando. They only fly on Fridays and Mondays, but the rates range from $69 to $99 each way. And if we can't fly home until Monday I guess that just means we will have to spend Saturday and Sunday at WDW. Oh well. :lol:

 

[mommynt]

Just booked this trip for me and my Daughter who will be turning 11. I know when it gets closer she would like to exchange emails with girls around her age that will be in the Lab. Last time she made great friends , and had a real blast .


Connie

 

[iwannabeminnie]

Welcome aboard!

 

[kate2961]

Hello all! We're going on this cruise too! We are myself, DH and DS(6).

Can we do a roll call so I know who's going?

We heard about the trip listening to the WDW Radio podcast w/Lou Mongello (author of the Disney World Trivia books). So we're doing the special trip with Tink, trivia, special events, treasure hunts, etc.

We can't wait. It will be our second cruise. We did Magic in 12/06. Key West was rained out so I hope we get nice weather that day.

iwannabeminnie reminded me that Food & Wine at Epcot will be happening right before the cruise. I think we will look into arriving a couple days early for that and MNSSHP.

Anyone else feeling a little guilty for taking their DS or DD out of school for this? I guess having Tea w/Tink is educational.

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Kate (a.k.a GoofTroop3)

 

[iwannabeminnie]

No guilt here! No kids either, but I wouldn't feel guilty anyway! We took our kids out of school plenty of times when they were young. It didn't make them any dumber or any smarter than they are now.

Hi Kate!

 

[love2travel]

We don't feel a bit guilty about taking our DD out of school, she is a good student, who works hard all year and deserves a vacation just like anyone else. Life is too short, enjoy yourself!!!

 

[kate2961]

Okay, I see that the group taking over our ship on 11/10/07 has started their roll call. Let's show them we can party too!

ROLL CALL...Names, who's sailing, and ages at sailing


Kate (kate2961)...Me, DH, DS (6)


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Kate (a.k.a. GoofTroop3)

Hi iwannabeminnie!

 

[love2travel]

Teresa - (love2travel)
DH
DD age 10

 

[iwannabeminnie]

iwannabeminnie
Mr. iwbm

 

[SweetSpot]

Welcome!! No child out of school guilt here and I think you will find many who will have no guilt because this is the usual NJ week cruise. NJ schools are closed generally for this week because of teacher conventions. The ship with be over run with NJ families.

Me, DH, DS17, DS15, DD12

 

[love2travel]

Welcome!! No child out of school guilt here and I think you will find many who will have no guilt because this is the usual NJ week cruise. NJ schools are closed generally for this week because of teacher conventions. The ship with be over run with NJ families.

Me, DH, DS17, DS15, DD12

Crazy NJ families, right SweetSpot???

 

[Pengy]

Fred (Pengy) & Jen (it's her birthday cruise)

No guilt about taking the kids out of school (DDs 12 and 8), they are staying with grandma and grandpa. They didn't care for the cruise much last time , so maybe we'll try again with them in a few years.

 

[SweetSpot]

Crazy NJ families, right SweetSpot???

I know what are those NJ people thinking taking over the ship year after year, after year... This will be my 6th and last NJ week for a while since the oldest will go to college and colleges don't seem to get the NJ week thing. Even when the kids are grown I think I will pick NJ week. So many wonderful people, it's a great time. Wait until you get a load of the group going this year Teresa. I don't think their going to have any trouble getting volunteers like last year.

 

[love2travel]

I know what are those NJ people thinking taking over the ship year after year, after year... This will be my 6th and last NJ week for a while since the oldest will go to college and colleges don't seem to get the NJ week thing. Even when the kids are grown I think I will pick NJ week. So many wonderful people, it's a great time. Wait until you get a load of the group going this year Teresa. I don't think their going to have any trouble getting volunteers like last year.

Look forward to meeting the rest of your group.