October 13th, 2007~"Cruise-A-Palooza"

[homew3]

Dawn,
This exact thing happened to me, I logged out then back in and I was OK. My husband was able to get on with no problem, took a little longer for me (we have two rooms). No Palo brunch ressies? Got everything else we wanted.


Good luck!

Shawn

 

[DisneyFamilyTX]

Kruegs - thanks for the head's up! Booked Palo and got some nursery time for my DD. Only problem I had was shooting in the dark when it came to trying to figure out extra nursery hours. Any suggestions on how better to try and allocate time? My DW and I decided to eat one night with just our DS to have some time with him since he's older. Best of all - I did book a massage!

May everyone get what they want!

 

[bevtoy]

I could not get a reservation Palos for our 25th anniversary on the 15th. Its full..that is disappointing. I hope I can get one after we board.

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Kruegs]

It won't let me book my excursions or palo, it says sorry final payment has not been made or that they do not have birthdates for all of us, that can't be, I made final payment to Dreams Unlimited on Thursday and I checked and they do have all of our birthdates, what can I do, I hope I am not going to miss out on the things I have worked so hard on to plan??????

Dawn

Dawn,

I got the same message the first couple of times I tried. Log out and log back in, and it might even help closing your browser and restarting. I did that, and it let me in on the third try. I was then able to schedule everything we wanted/needed.

Hope that helps - I'll be pulling for you!

Mike

 

[Kruegs]

I could not get a reservation Palos for our 25th anniversary on the 15th. Its full..that is disappointing. I hope I can get one after we board.

Thanks for the heads up.

If we had a reservation for that night I'd gladly give it up for you, but I digress...

I sincerely hope you're able to get it once on board - just make sure you get there early and go straight there, from what I've read.

I was amazed at how many time slots were full the second the window opened. You'd think they'd save a little bit more for those of us who haven't cruised before.

We were able to get Palo dinner for 4 on Thursday night, nursery time accordingly, and my BIL and I were able to secure slots in the bottom fishing excursion at Castaway Cay, which apparently fills fast... so we're counting our blessings.

Hopefully everyone else was able to get everything they wanted!

 

[seagee]

So it sounds like good news and not so good news for some of you (sorry Bevtoy). Just curious were there slots available for Palo brunch or high tea? Those two have been full for days for Cataway Cay members. In fact there has only been Palo dinner availablility for parties of 1 or 2 for days also. Bevtoy I'm hoping to make reservations (for brunch) on board also. I'm sure it will all work out. I'll send you some pixie dust

DD received her passport Saturday- DH and mine should follow soon!! Any problems with having DD 9 sign it?

Finally got trip insurance (insuremytrip.com)! We are probably (ok most definately) over insured. But I'm sleeping at night!

Bevtoy you are amazing with your clip art/ magnets.
Cathy

 

[TnRobin]

bevtoy,

keep trying. People will cancel thier reservations as we get closer. Also, be sure to go to the on-ship reservation. If they are full there too, asked to be place on a wait list. DH and I were able to get a reservation via a last minute cancellation a few cruises back.

 

[bevtoy]

We did get para sailing reservations on CC after all and DD17 is going on the teen wild side. We also decided to ride the sky lift on St Thomas.

I am planning on getting a reservation to Palos after we board as early as they will let us. I figured they would squeeze us in if I talk to a human.

When I looked there were no brunch reservations available at Palos ...none.

Thanks for the compliment Cathy/Seagee

 

[homew3]

Bevtoy,
I am sorry you couldn't get a reservation at Palo's. We were on right at 9pm (our time), and the only thing we were able to get was Friday late night. I assume talking to a live person once we board will get you in! I will be pulling for you!

There were not ANY Palo brunch ressies? We have two cabins, so my husband and I both got online, and he was able to get on no problem (although still very little reservations available), I on the other hand could not get in till 10 minutes later. Was quite dissapointing for us first time cruisers when everything was gone so fast! We had built up so much anticipation for this evening, and it was unfortunately a let down. I do have to say it was nice being able to do it at 9pm, and not have to stay up till midnight like some of you!

I hope everyone eventually gets what they had hoped for!

 

[lawhit88]

We were also looking for Palo Brunch but there were none. On the 90 day when I went in (not at midnight but fairly early that morning on 7/15) the only Brunch openings were for 1-2 people and I was looking for a 3-4. Within a few days Brunch closed up completely.

I went on right at midnight (EST) last night hoping for some Brunch ressies but it was blocked out as unavailable as everybody else has stated. Bummer!! I wish I would have jumped on at midnight on 7/15 but I never dreamed it was necessary. Live and learn.

We did get a High Tea on Thursday afternoon. Is this worth it?
My in-laws got dinner on Friday night. I am wondering what the pros and cons of going on the last evening. Any thought?

 

[margaritaqueen]

Got everything we wanted - with the exception of Palo Brunch. Didn't care too much about the night we did Palo, except that it was not Pirate Night or one of the first 3 nights. I got the excursions we wanted, which made me happy!!

I was on the phone with our friends who are going with at 2am - she could not even log on- got several error messages. I got in and booked with no problem. Since we linked ressies, I was able to book their excursions as well!

It was a long day at work today with no sleep, but definitely worth it!

 

[davidls]

Well the big day has come and gone. We too were hoping for a nice night out for just the two of us at Palo's and we got zip, nada, nothing. No Palo dining or brunch. A very big disappointment. We were saving our birthday celebrations for our cruise and celebrating them at Palo's. My wife just turned #*@%, and I just turned *#@%.:cheer2: I know, I know we don't look it. Thanks for saying such nice things.
I know how you feel Bev. I hope we both get lucky and are able to swing a reservation one way or another once we get on board. But, if we are lucky enough to get one and you don't, we will give it to you and your husband for your special night. Our gift to you and your hubby for 25 years. I will go up to the reservation desk with you so we can be sure you guys get the reservation. But I'm sure we both will get a reservation, don't you think so???
We were able to get the excursions we wanted. And, I was able to get Emily signed up for Oceanear's Lab. She'll be happy about that.
Well now all we have to do is wait for the big day to roll arouind, It will be here before we know it

 

[margaritaqueen]

I hope all of us get in for a brunch - I would really hate to miss it. David and Bev - we would gladly give up our dinner for 4 and the 4 of you can celebrate together if you can't get something! Not sure how romantic it would be, because I have a feeling David would have you on the floor laughing the whole time!!

We will all figure it out. Hey, I am just grateful to be going on such a trip, period!! This has been quite the sacrifice for us, and will continue to be until the trip, but I know it will be worth it. I just can't wait to meet all you, too!! Now it is time to buckle down and start the serious packing list!!

 

[DisneyFamilyTX]

Howdy All,

Well, I was excited that I was able to get Palo reservations until talking to my DW later when we realized that they were on Pirates in the Caribbean night! I wanted to make sure it wasn't on the first three nights but got blindsided when it landed on Pirate night. Not sure what we'll do, but at least we have a reservation. Looking to do the Stingray adventure - should be a great fun/educational excursion for my DS.

Hopefully things will move around so everyone can get their desired times.

DisneyFamilyTX

 

[TnRobin]

Here is hoping that everone gets a Palo's ressie once on board.

 

[**theporterfam**]

Well, it seems as if a lot of us are sad about the same thing..Palo!! Oh, well. Bevtoy-I'm pulling for you girl!! You'll get a ressie on board...fingers crossed...We got the excursions that we wanted and I registered the kids for the Oceanears club...so, all in all, I accomplished a great deal today!!

I was going to poll people on here before I booked the exotic rasul, but I just went ahead and did it today, too. Has anyone else booked that or will Wayne and I be the only Cruise-A-Paloozers indulging in the Naughty Mud Experience?

Hope everyone is having a great week!!

 

[APOOHFN]

Congrats to all who got Palo and the other stuff they wanted!

Bev & David ~ hope you get rezzies on board for your different occasions. I think I must be the only one who doesn't really care about Palo one way or another even though I've never been there. The only opening I saw was for the 1st night (no brunch or tea).

We made rezzies for the butterfly farm in St. Maartens and I'm getting a pedicure at the spa.

Since tomorrow is August 1st, it'll only be 2 more months!!

 

[CodyJ]

Hello Cruisers,

My sis is dobelover. I will be on the cruise with her and our Mom. Another sis will be in another cabin. I sure am looking forward to the cruise. Just two months and 13 days away till we sail. My dh is staying behind with our dog and cat. (Dh is not a big fan of Disney waaaaaaaaaahhhhhh. But dobelover and Mom are and I get to travel with them.)

I hope everyone has a great day and I look forward to hearing more and more about the upcoming cruise.

Liz

 

[goofy12]

Well my honey (homew3) and I also had to grab a Palo dinner date that we were not planning and No bruch, but we found a way around that....We were UPGRADED TO A SUITE today. Sorry about screaming.....just super excited. So I think we might have a better chance to get in a bruch at Palo now. Waiting for the concierge to call so we can tell them everything we would like to do......never thought I'd be saying that. Hope everyone gets what they want.

 

[TnRobin]

Awesome news Goofy. We got a suite upgrade a few years back and it was AWESOME. Congrats.