October 20th 2007 Western Magic Part 8

[AverysMommy]

They work so hard to keep us all happy. I can't imagine not tipping. They deserve the recommened amount and more I think.

I am probably going to put mine in envelopes before I leave as well - what is the recommended amount again - I cant remember???

Thanks

 

[MinnMick01]

I am probably going to put mine in envelopes before I leave as well - what is the recommended amount again - I cant remember???

Thanks

Hello

How are you?

Suggested tips are

Server $25.75 per person
Ast. Server $18.75 per person
Head Server $6.50
Stateroom person $25.25 per person

 

[MinnMick01]

Becky

As of right now it looks like it is between an Extended stay and Desert Inn and Suites. I am still researching but those are the ones I like so far.

 

[AverysMommy]

Hello

How are you?

Suggested tips are

Server $25.75 per person
Ast. Server $18.75 per person
Head Server $6.50
Stateroom person $25.25 per person

I am good about all that except teh Head Server - I will wait and see on that one...I was on a cruise 15 years ago - I dont remember the head server doing anything for us. We sure tipped the other 3 roles though!!

 

[AverysMommy]

Today I was so mad at Disney....I called a couple of nights ago and booked 2 rooms for us for October 18th at All stars Music. I noticed some people staying at Pop Century so I did some research and decided to change my hotel.

SO I called them today to ask them to do that and the call was a disastre. Came out that our names were not correct on the reservation so they had to fixt hat and change the hotel....he put me on hold several times. At the 20 minute mark of the call (I have a timer so I know I wasnt exaggerating) he put me on hold again. Came back after 13 minutes to ask me how old Vanessa was...I blew up asking why it was taking so long to do somethign that seemed pretty straight forward.

In the end I told him that I was going to end the call but I wanted him to finish fixing my reservation and then to call me to confirm it was done - Guess What - NO CALL!

So now I will have to call in tomorrow and see if it was completed.

Very Poor Service

 

[B9erSteve]

What is the going rate to tip a porter. Is it $1.00 a bag, or $2.00a bag.


Lets see if I have this right. We will have 1 porter from Shuttle to Airline.
1 from Airline to hotel
1 from Bus to Terminal
1 From Turminal to Bus
1 From Bus to Airline
1 From Airline to Shuttle


Does this sound correct.

Oh crud, I never thought to add all of that up!

Good Evening everyone
Turned on the computer and saw this headline

Dengue fever surges in Latin America and the Caribbean

Heres the link to the article, looks like I need to add mosquito repellant on the list

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070929/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/dengue_epidemic

Maybe some of our medical professionals can give us some more insight.

Sounds like it is hitting hardest in the dirtier parts of these countries. Touristy areas usually have adequate sewage and trash removal. Probably low probability. A co-worker of mine got Denague once. She was on a missions trip. Mosquito repellant is not a bad idea if you are going to be out of doors at dawn or dusk on land. We will probably be onboard during these times Mosquitoes do not go far on the ocean.

Ok. California people help me out here. I spent alot of my summers growing up in Garden Grove. That is not that far away for DL is it. I don't remember the drive being all that long.

Very close. Actually, some of the restaurants that we freq near Disneyland are actually in Garden Grove

If you see Tarabithia - take Kleenex...If you dont know the story, it can shock you as its a very sad story. I took my 3 to see it in the theatre and all 3 of them were crying and so was I. My 2 little ones who were 7 and 4 at the time were crawling up me and just sobbing into my chest. It was very very sad.

My brother told me that too. I was thinking of not taking the kids and making it a date movie with Laura.

Hello

How are you?

Suggested tips are

Server $25.75 per person
Ast. Server $18.75 per person
Head Server $6.50
Stateroom person $25.25 per person

I actually allotted a bit more just in case I get exceptional service.

 

[B9erSteve]

Fo

 

[MinnMick01]

Steve

Can you recommend some of those restaurants. I am trying to do this somewhat cheap and I know everything around the park will be expensive.

 

[Timon]

No prob. Definately see wild hogs. That was the hardest I have laughed in a long time

Yup, you and Rob definitely need to chat on board He was laughing so hard that he was snorting! I was looking at him like "hmmm, it was funny but not THAT funny!"

 

[MinnMick01]

Steve or Becky

If I am reading reviews right I am getting the impression that we can do CA in one day. Is this true?

 

[MinnMick01]

everyone that has been to California Adventure. Can you please give me you honest opinion?

 

[B9erSteve]

Steve

Can you recommend some of those restaurants. I am trying to do this somewhat cheap and I know everything around the park will be expensive.

We love Joe's Crab Shack. Unfortuately, it is not all that inexpensive. It's on Harbor Blvd in Garden Grove. But as you get in that vicinity, you will find a lot of fast food places that are not inflated in price as well as a Denny's that does not have the inflated prices of the one across the street from DL. Haus of Pizza gets pretty good reviews as well. All on Harbor.

Yup, you and Rob definitely need to chat on board He was laughing so hard that he was snorting! I was looking at him like "hmmm, it was funny but not THAT funny!"

It's a guy thing.

Steve or Becky

If I am reading reviews right I am getting the impression that we can do CA in one day. Is this true?

DCA? Yes, you can. This park is usually much less crowded than DL on any given day. Wait times never are counted in the hours. Make sure that you allot time for the Alladin show. It is wonderful. Soarin' over California can be a bit of a wait. Grizzly River Rapids is a wait if it is hot otherwise it is a walk on (and I believe that it is one of DCA's few E-ticket rides.) The only thing worth going to the Boardwalk area is the Rollercoaster and the Ferris wheel. Everything else is pretty much State Fair kind of stuff. Do Turtle Talk with Crush it's pretty cool.

 

[B9erSteve]

everyone that has been to California Adventure. Can you please give me you honest opinion?

After a day or two in the hustle and bustle of DL, DCA is a welcome respite. It is much more laid back. Some areas are downright beautiful (Near the GC Hotel) On a hot day you can leave DL for a few hours in the late afternoon when it is hottest, and hit some of the cool down areas of the park.

 

[B9erSteve]

DIS just slowed to a crawl!

 

[MinnMick01]

DCA? Yes, you can. This park is usually much less crowded than DL on any given day. Wait times never are counted in the hours. Make sure that you allot time for the Alladin show. It is wonderful. Soarin' over California can be a bit of a wait. Grizzly River Rapids is a wait if it is hot otherwise it is a walk on (and I believe that it is one of DCA's few E-ticket rides.) The only thing worth going to the Boardwalk area is the Rollercoaster and the Ferris wheel. Everything else is pretty much State Fair kind of stuff. Do Turtle Talk with Crush it's pretty cool.

So what is an E-ticket, is that the same as fast pass?

 

[MinnMick01]

I think I am off to bed. My brain is fried from looking at all the hotels. At least we have an idea of how much things cost now. Just to decided what we want to do.

 

[B9erSteve]

So what is an E-ticket, is that the same as fast pass?

That is a reference to a bit of Disneyland History. It used to be that you paid for entrance into the park then you would buy ticket books that gave you passes onto the rides. The books were populated with 5 different tickets lettered from A to E. The A tickets were many and would let you onto things like the Bus that runs down mainstreet. Then there were B,C, and D tickets that allowed you on progressively more popular rides. But in every Ticket book there were only one or two E-tickets. The E-tickets were the ones you bought the book for. Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc. The Ticket books have passed into history but the term E-ticket Ride has become a part of American lexicon. It refers to the coolest, scariest or fastest rides around. That, or a drive through the mountains with my mom driving.

 

[minnieandmickey]

everyone that has been to California Adventure. Can you please give me you honest opinion?

I agree with Steve, definately can do in 1 day. Alladin is great, Soarin is great also and a fast pass. Boardwalk not that great, probably why they are revamping it. They do have a kids area now, but I haven't been there (my kids are teens). There is one place that has a princess meal as well.

Another place that is good to eat is Mimi's Cafe on Harbor by the HOJO. Not fast food cheap, but affordable, and great food. Just driving south on Harbor you are bound to find something.

 

[minnieandmickey]

Well I didn't get any packing done, but I did manage to print out my door magnents this evening.

Good night all, have a great Sunday! 20 more sleeps until cruise day.

 

[B9erSteve]

I agree with Steve, definately can do in 1 day. Alladin is great, Soarin is great also and a fast pass. Boardwalk not that great, probably why they are revamping it. They do have a kids area now, but I haven't been there (my kids are teens). There is one place that has a princess meal as well.

Another place that is good to eat is Mimi's Cafe on Harbor by the HOJO. Not fast food cheap, but affordable, and great food. Just driving south on Harbor you are bound to find something.

Oh yes! How could I have forgotten Mimi's! That place is wonderful! We have one here in town, and I love going there. I was so happy when they put one in near DL!