October 17, 2009 Western

[MommyTo5]

We paid in full last night Yea!!

Congratulations, Debbie!!!

 

[MommyTo5]

I would be very happy to have Laura or any of you beat my high score on Bouncy Ball. Then I would have a new goal toward which to work.

I'm working on it... just started playing last night!

 

[MommyTo5]

I can't wait to stay up tonight and make ressies!!

I'm excited too!!! I finally figured out what we are doing with excursions, and there is one thing that I'm hoping to book thru DCL:


Watercraft Ski Adventure - Double

After a 15- minute safety orientation when you will learn about the important hand signals and separation distances, prepare to make waves as you and a family member or friend board a "WaveRunner" and head for open water.

Skim the translucent blue waters of Castaway Cay as you pass the Flying Dutchman, the ship featured in Walt Disney Pictures' "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, and also your Disney Cruise Line® ship on your way out of the lagoon.

Follow your guide to two stops where you will learn about the fascinating history of the local Abacos region, including stories of the area's abundant marine life, unique ecology — and even which pirates frequented these waters.

Then it's time to hold on tight once more as you soak up the sun and race across the stunning Caribbean Sea. After approximately 45 minutes, enter the protected waters of the lagoon as your tour concludes at Boat Beach, in the heart of all the Castaway Cay fun.


Port of Call: Castaway Cay
Activity Type: Nature
Activity Level:Active
Duration: 1 hour total, 45 minute ride
Price: Adult: $160 for a double, Child: $160 for a double
Ages: 8 And Up
Additional Information
•Each "WaveRunner" can accommodate up to two persons. Because of this, Guests need only reserve one ticket per every two riders.
•This tour is guided and includes a 15-minute briefing. Time aboard the "WaveRunner" is approximately 45 minutes.
•Guests board the "WaveRunner" from the water.
•Maximum combined weight capacity is 450 pounds.
•Wheelchairs (collapsible or electric) are not permitted.
•This tour is not recommended for Guests with limited mobility.
•Guests are recommended to wear water shoes or sandals, as well as eyeglass straps.
•To ride, you must be at least 8 years old. To drive, you must be at least 18 years old.
•Guests ages 16 or 17 years old who wish to drive may do so with written authorization from a parent or guardian and must be on the same "WaveRunner" as this parent or guardian.
•Guests are asked to arrive at Boat Beach 5 minutes prior to their start time to check in.
•Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.

 

[MommyTo5]

Our plans ~

Key West
Southernmost Point & Chocolate Covered Key Lime Pie on a Stick with the kids
* I'm looking into renting an electric car.


Grand Cayman
Stingray and snorkeling excursion with the kids
*haven't booked this yet, but we'll probably go thru Moby Dick


Cozumel
Morning shopping (no kids; don't feel bad for them - this is their 3rd trip to Cozumel!)
Lunch break on the ship
Afternoon margaritas with friends at Senor Frogs and Carlos n Charlies


Castaway Cay
Watercraft Ski Adventure (no kids)
Family Beach / Snorkel time with the kids
Cookie's BBQ Lunch
More Family Beach time
Family bike ride or Games Pavillion

 

[aan1701]

We are now paid!!!!!!!!!!!! As far as plans I am on thus for the ship and really could care less about the ports. This trip is about doing nothing but relaxing with a cocktail and the Cove pool and hot tubs. Might walk around a little in key west, may go to Margaritaville in Grand Cayman to ride the waterslide a little tippsy ( I have done this before and man it was fun). Probably not geting off at all in Cozumel, and only going to get of at CC for lunch at Serenity Bay.

 

[missusem]

Sooooo cool that so many of you are paid in full and about ready to get on the cruise with planning!!! I'm looking forward to seeing you guys at Palo Brunch on Thursday too .

We booked Dolphinaris Swim at Coz and the Pirate encounter (9.15) at GC. So excited..!

Penny!! GET WELL SOON!!

Oh, if you're looking for a cool game on FB you can get on Typing Maniac I LOVE that game!! And there's also Uno Beta on there where you can play uno for real.. maybe we can get together and play a game sometime (oh I have to add you ladies on FB -- going to check the Yahoo group to do that!)..

Good luck again with the booking tonight guys -- and let us know if you've managed to get the ones you want!!

HUGS from Oslo!

 

[frndofpooh]

Congratulations to all those who are paid in full and getting ready to book tonight!

Here's a thread with very good information to help with booking: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2166280

Good luck!

 

[lucky1]

Thanks fndofpooh!!!


Hey.. I need help. I am not sure what night to book palos. I was planning on night #4, Tuesday. Because the passporter indicated it would be a night that would be a repreat in resturant.

But then thinking maybe since #3 Monday, Formal might be a better night as if we get assigned to A'sP that night, it would not have the "show" because of the special menu.

Any suggestions?

 

[calmpets]

This trip is about doing nothing but relaxing with a cocktail and the Cove pool and hot tubs.

We'll be seeing a lot of each other then - Cove Cafe is my home away from home! I have a bunch of things to book at midnight for my Palo brunch & dinner, cabana massage, etc. I did a last minute revamp of my picks on my spreadsheet (yes, I am that OCD) in light of the fact that everyone wants the same thing I initially planned to book, but I think it will work out better for me anyway. My new plan is to do Palo brunch on Key West day, and Palo dinner on Thursday (Captain's gala). If I can't get Palo dinner on either formal or semi-formal night I'll skip it this trip.

 

[calmpets]

Hey, if you type party with a colon after it you get the group of dancing guys - who knew!

 

[AnkaG]

Just wanted to wish good luck to all of you who are booking tonight! I hope you get the dinners and excursions you want!!!

less than 2 hours!

bonne chance!

 

[momsully]

I am still trying to figure out what Dolphin Swim to do. My boys will be 8 and 10 and are really strong swimmers. They all seem like alot of money for such a short time in the water!

 

[lucky1]

I am still trying to figure out what Dolphin Swim to do. My boys will be 8 and 10 and are really strong swimmers. They all seem like alot of money for such a short time in the water!

I agree.. It is hard to decide. DD7 is a strong swimmer but only 46 inches and they indicated that minimum height is 53 inches, unless a partner is holding them . We will probably only do the Dolphin Kids with us as observers.


Laura

 

[lucky1]

An hour and 15 minutes away. DH and DD are out in the pool to kill time. I am playing on FB. Hoping a storm doesn't blow over in the next hour and kill the power.

I hope we can all get what we want. I still don't have my mind made up on Palo's.

 

[Pennyb123]

Our "get together" in Coz... will it be late enough for those of us planning on an excursion? I didn't remember us setting a time for drinks...

 

[yazee1]

Just wanted to wish good luck to all of you who are booking tonight! I hope you get the dinners and excursions you want!!!

less than 2 hours!

bonne chance!

Merci beaucoup. Vous êtes si gentille.

 

[luckee37]

This is our first time as a CC member and first time doing the reservations online. I'm a bit confused though about payment. Do we need to have our reservation paid in full in order to book reservations? If so, how and when do we do that?

 

[yazee1]

Bad timing for booking. Any other night I would be up listening to a book and playing Bouncy Ball until midnight or much later. Tonight, of all nights, I am so darn tired, I don't even want to play Bouncy Ball let alone deal with cruise reservations.

 

[lucky1]

This is our first time as a CC member and first time doing the reservations online. I'm a bit confused though about payment. Do we need to have our reservation paid in full in order to book reservations? If so, how and when do we do that?

Hi Luckee37 (like the name) You do have to have it paid in full before you can book palo's or excursions. Not sure if you can pay online, but if you booked with a travel agent, you have to pay through them. Or call the DCL line, which is closed until the morning.

 

[lucky1]

Monica - Yeah,, Midnight sucks for making reservations. Luckly it is going to be 9pm here. I am letting DD7 stay up while I am in the count down phase. Had a rotten thought this morning. What if my TA did not make the payment.

There is a storm starting to blow over and now getting scared we will have a compromise to the power.

Laura