NYE Western Cruise 2008 - New Thread

[Aisling]

Hey don't forget me!

Hey I'm in the middle.

OMG you freaking KILL me!!!!!!!!



EDITED to add some cruise news: to make things easier on my budget, I was going to start putting money aside in an envelope for tips, so at least when it's cruise time, I won't feel the pinch. But we got our state income tax refund yesterday (federal finally came last week), and I took $500 straight out and put it into a vacation club account, so at least the tips will be paid for. Mel would jump ship if he realized how much just tips are going to be. (That amount covers all 6 of us, plus a bit for the two days at WDW if needed.)

 

[artman]

I just got back from the bank, picked up a bunch of American singles and fives. Just told the teller I needed them for "tips", let me tell ya I got some funny looks, ah life in a small town. Oh well it will give them something to talk about.

 

[DDeb4evr]

Anjelica, please add my two staterooms to the Fish Extender list!

Thanks for doing this site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please include our stateroom number (5522) as well. Thank you.

 

[Aisling]

I just got back from the bank, picked up a bunch of American singles and fives.

Did the teller ask you if you were scrubbing your floor today??


Artman, have you seen in the Passporter the suggested amounts for tips for the cruise?

 

[artman]

Disney's recommended gratuities according to the 2008 Passporter

Seven Night Cruise per guest:

Server 25.75
Asst. Server 18.75
Head Server 6.50
Stateroom Host 25.25
Tall Guy in stateroom 2605 50.00

 

[teacherbell]

Hey, I'm just motoring through. Plan on getting caught up later. Hope everyone is having a good day.

 

[magicalfam5]

Hi everyone,

The fish extender sounds like fun. The last couple cruises, I've had stuff taken off our door. I'll have to think about doing the fish extender. I'd hate for someone to mess with it. I know when we went over Christmas, it was so nice to receive Christmas cards from everyone. I couldn't wait to get back to the stateroom to see if we had any mail.

Doesn't the cruise need to be paid off sometime at the end of September? That means high school tuition payment starts in July, college tuition is due in August, cruise in September!

Judy

 

[Aisling]

Doesn't the cruise need to be paid off sometime at the end of September? That means high school tuition payment starts in July, college tuition is due in August, cruise in September!

Judy

I'm thinking October. I have my reservation with Costco Travel. (Originally booked through DCL, got my OBC, and then transferred to Costco.) I remember for the Christmas cruise it was mid-October. That gives me enough time to put it on my Disney Visa, pay it off, and get the rewards points in time to use for the cruise...I hope!

Judy, I don't have to think about tuition until 2010 when Jesse graduates. But I'm already at the thought!

There goes Claudia, motoring by!

 

[tiggerwannabe]

I'm wondering if you put the FE stuff in card envelopes they'd get messed with less

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Debbie, how can I forget about you, we have some partying to do come cruisetime!

Ok girls,
here's how it stands:
Debbie, Brenda, Claudia, Robin, Jill, Tig, Nan, me, Anjelica, Marla, Judy, Kelly


We're so cute!

Disney's recommended gratuities according to the 2008 Passporter

Seven Night Cruise per guest:

Server 25.75
Asst. Server 18.75
Head Server 6.50
Stateroom Host 25.25
Tall Guy in stateroom 2605 50.00

hey that's one way to make some extra cash!!!

I looked at some fish extenders on ebay....i'll probably end up getting one there because i have NO time to be making anything.....
But Anjelica - please add us to the FE list - room 7509 (i think) - my brain is also quite fried right now...after last night's "Italy trip" meeting & sooooo many things going on to prepare for that - i've been up since 1:45 working on stuff for that & now i've been at work since 5....i'll pop in & out as much as possible before we leave (11 more days)....& i'm not sure i'll be taking a laptop - so may be out of commission while i'm there.... My reservation says final pmt is due 10/13....i think that's the 75 days...it can be paid 90 days in advance too & then you can start booking excursions / palo / spa etc.

Have a great Wed!!!!

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Rocky weather here in Ohio - hopefully it will quiet down soon

 

[CustardTart]

Hi Magic Mateys!!!

Hope you're all keeping healthy and happy... I'm just popping by to let you know that my Double Dip trip report is up and running - including those all-important photos of the Roy O Disney suite! Clicky, clicky...

 

[artman]

Morning all,

The December park hours are up! I have compiled the info for our dates Dec 22 - 26.

WDW Hours Dec 22 -26

Magic Kingdom
Park Hours: 8:00 – 11:00 (EMH Morning - every day, Evening Friday 26th)
Dreams Come True Parade: 3:00 Mon 22nd – Wed 24th
Once Upon A Christmastime Parade: 12:30 and 3:30 Thurs 25th – Fri 26th
SpectroMagic Parade: 8:00 and 10:00
Wishes: 9:00

Epcot
Park Hours: Future World: 9:00 – 7:00 Mon 22nd – Wed 24th
9:00 – 9:30 Thurs 25th
8:00 – 9:30 Fri 26th
World Showcase: 11:00 – 9:30 Mon 22nd – Wed 24th
10:00 – 9:30 Thurs 25th – Fri 25th

EHM Evening Tues 23rd & Thurs 25th

Illuminations: 9:30


Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Park Hours: 9:00 – 8:00 (EMH Morning Mon 22nd & Fri 26th, Evening Wed 24th)
Block Party Bash: 3:00
Fantasmic: 6:30 & 8:00


Animal Kingdom
Park Hours: 8:00 – 8:00 (EMH Morning Wed 24th & Fri 26th, Evening Mon 22nd)
Jingle Jungle Parade: 3:45


Hope this is of some use.

 

[artman]

hey that's one way to make some extra cash!!!

My understanding is that he prefers Canadian funds.

 

[Aisling]

Hi Magic Mateys!!!

Hope you're all keeping healthy and happy... I'm just popping by to let you know that my Double Dip trip report is up and running - including those all-important photos of the Roy O Disney suite! Clicky, clicky...

Artman, I'm SO glad the Dec. hours are up.

Marla, what's rocky weather?

Brenda, Chad's leaving for Rome a week from Friday!

Hi Kaz! Going over right now to read!

 

[Marla Hellwig]

severe storms - thunder ligthening - winds - toronado sirens - toronado watches warnings flash flood warnings

you name it - we have had it for more than 24 hours

just down to flash flood warnings now - but more 'cells' are moving our way - yuck

 

[ohioworkingmom]

Marla - where in OH are you? We are in Findlay (work) and home is in McComb, slightly NW of Findlay. You must be South, as I know that is where all of the storms were last night. We had them on Friday evening!

 

[Marla Hellwig]

just below Dayton - about hr north of Cincinnati and 2 hours south of Columbus

I really dislike this time of the year in regards to weather around here

 

[Aisling]

Holy cow about the storms! My brother and his family are flying into NY tonight from Minneapolis...I hope the bad weather doesn't affect their flight!

 

[magicalfam5]

Marla--stay safe with the storms. I've seen the radar and weather reports on tv today. I'm north, close to Lake Erie. We just had light rain and clouds all day. The sun is trying to come out now.

Did everyone get their flights? Were they expensive for you? I've been watching since they came out and booked them for $340 pp round trip in the beginning of April. They've been between $450 and $520 since I booked them.

Judy