October 21st 2006 !!!!
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Over a week and no posts!
Just got an interesting book from the library: Caribbean By Cruise Ship by Anne Vipond. A nice overview of the ports and general ship workings. It has a few pages on each of our ports.
Carla
Just got an interesting book from the library: Caribbean By Cruise Ship by Anne Vipond. A nice overview of the ports and general ship workings. It has a few pages on each of our ports.
Carla
I have now booked all our hotels, rental cars, airfare, and side trips in Orlando. I received our MNSSHP tickets in the mail today along with our Discovery Cove reservations. Still left to do are cruise excursions, Kennedy Space Center tickets and getting pirate costumes. 
And of course watching Pirates of the Carribean movie coming out July 7th! Whew!
I'm getting so excited, but it's still so far away!
Did anyone already book Capt. Marvin excursions for Grand Cayman? We are still trying to decide what we want to do. Probably just a short excursion to the stingrays in the morning.
Julie
And of course watching Pirates of the Carribean movie coming out July 7th! Whew! I'm getting so excited, but it's still so far away!
Did anyone already book Capt. Marvin excursions for Grand Cayman? We are still trying to decide what we want to do. Probably just a short excursion to the stingrays in the morning.
Julie
Hey , Duane, any mosquito bites? 
Just spent some time reading all the Western trip reports from May 6th. Sounds like the reefs in Cozumel are a mess. I'm still undecided about what to do there. We are snorkel fanatics and I would really just like to find a nice shore spot rather than going with the hordes on a DCL excursion. Anyone made any decisions?
DH, the rat, and our younger son, DS-10, are now booked for MNSSHP on Friday night. They get to leave Thursday. Probably staying at All Star Movies, but have not reserved that yet. DS-13 and I have to get in at midnight Friday, since son has to go to school that day. What shall I tell them they have to do to "pay the price"? Considered making them walk the plank on Pirate Night, the scurvy knaves, but will consider any other reasonable, or otherwise, consequences. I can make DS-10 do his homework ALL on the first few days, but what for DH? Ideas?
Carla
Just spent some time reading all the Western trip reports from May 6th. Sounds like the reefs in Cozumel are a mess. I'm still undecided about what to do there. We are snorkel fanatics and I would really just like to find a nice shore spot rather than going with the hordes on a DCL excursion. Anyone made any decisions?
DH, the rat, and our younger son, DS-10, are now booked for MNSSHP on Friday night. They get to leave Thursday. Probably staying at All Star Movies, but have not reserved that yet. DS-13 and I have to get in at midnight Friday, since son has to go to school that day. What shall I tell them they have to do to "pay the price"? Considered making them walk the plank on Pirate Night, the scurvy knaves, but will consider any other reasonable, or otherwise, consequences. I can make DS-10 do his homework ALL on the first few days, but what for DH? Ideas?
Carla
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Hey Carla, no, not too many bites, but I am sitting here in NC wishing I was in FL.
I too am scanning all of the Western trip reports to get a feel for what we think we may want to do (how does that sound for a planning attitude....) I guess I'll just keep watching.....
I too am scanning all of the Western trip reports to get a feel for what we think we may want to do (how does that sound for a planning attitude....) I guess I'll just keep watching.....
Took the family to the Oakland Museum in California to see the "Behind the Magic - 50 Years of Disneyland". We had fun looking at all the changes in the Park and explaining to the kids what an "E" ticket is since they had some of the old ticket books there. I remember the only reason we could even use up all our "A" tickets is because my youngest brother was still little enough to go on all the non thrill rides! We still ended up having to buy extra "E" tickets!
It was a great way to stay excited about the cruise - bought pirate head scarves for my husband & son and a pirate necklace.
It was a great way to stay excited about the cruise - bought pirate head scarves for my husband & son and a pirate necklace.
Hey, Julie, you are so lucky to get a Disney "hit" in California. We had to settle for reality instead of fantasy.
We went camping in Sand Dunes National Park over the long weekend. There is a reason they are there. It is because the wind blows the sand into the corner of the mountains. And blows, and blows. Especially in May. We are still picking sand out of places where sand does not belong.
Who else got their cruise planner? Ours came today! Last payment due Aug 7, but we can make our reservations for Palo et al. starting July 23 if paid in full by then. Note to self, pay before then so we can get up at 3A.M. Florida time to reserve (yikes that is 1 A.M. in Denver).
Carla
We went camping in Sand Dunes National Park over the long weekend. There is a reason they are there. It is because the wind blows the sand into the corner of the mountains. And blows, and blows. Especially in May. We are still picking sand out of places where sand does not belong.
Who else got their cruise planner? Ours came today! Last payment due Aug 7, but we can make our reservations for Palo et al. starting July 23 if paid in full by then. Note to self, pay before then so we can get up at 3A.M. Florida time to reserve (yikes that is 1 A.M. in Denver).
Carla
I didn't get a cruise planner yet. 
Why in the world do they open up reservations at 3am??? Well, since that's midnight here, I guess I would just stay up late!!! I guess that means we will actually have to make some payments then. We booked this trip in Oct. 2004 and put down our deposit, but haven't done a thing since then.
I was wondering, how many people went through Disney Cruise Lines and how many people went through their travel agent or transferred it to their travel agent. Do you have a preferrence? And why? We booked on the cruise, but I'm trying to decide if I should just leave it there or switch to a travel agent.
Thanks,
Julie
Why in the world do they open up reservations at 3am??? Well, since that's midnight here, I guess I would just stay up late!!! I guess that means we will actually have to make some payments then. We booked this trip in Oct. 2004 and put down our deposit, but haven't done a thing since then.
I was wondering, how many people went through Disney Cruise Lines and how many people went through their travel agent or transferred it to their travel agent. Do you have a preferrence? And why? We booked on the cruise, but I'm trying to decide if I should just leave it there or switch to a travel agent.
Thanks,
Julie
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No cruise planner here. We have to make our last payment by Aug 4th. I will have to do that sooner so I can book Palo's for dinner.
Carla my DB lives in the Denver area. We will be out there in July for his B-Day.
Counting the days.
We have to make our last payment by Aug 4th. I will have to do that sooner so I can book Palo's for dinner. Carla my DB lives in the Denver area. We will be out there in July for his B-Day.
Counting the days.
Our cruise planner just came today, dated that it was sent on May 24th, so there is hope for you all. I was curious about the dates too, always thought the 90 day full payment and advance reservation day was the same. Why August 4th??? The 3 A.M. thing comes from the DIS. I want to do at least the Palo in advance since DH tends to lollygag on the way to the port and it makes me CRAZY thinking I have to do the ressie rush when we board. We did the REAS last cruise and it was so wonderful knowing our reservations were ready to go. Nice to just get on the ship and have lunch and not stand in Spa lines, Palo Brunch line, Palo dinner line and kid's club lines.
Julie, we have done it each way. We have booked with a local cruise specialist, booked with Dreams Unlimited and transferred cruises we have booked to agents. Dreams Unlimited was great when we had time to extend the land portion pre-and post-cruise. They will go the extra mile for you, make reservations for meals and other help. The main glitch there was that most of the communication was via email. We have booked with agents mostly because of discounts or on-board credits or just plain good will for nice agents. Our Travel Agent here in Denver is very good, but far away and we always ended up paying for her to Fed-Ex the documents across town. We booked on board (also October of 2004!) and got a better discount and credit than the travel companies could do. We like having agents looking out for price reductions. Who knows, we still may transfer the ressie to an agent if we can get some perks or a better deal on travel insurance.
Tracy, are you counting the days till Denver or the Cruise? Have you been here before?
Carla
I was curious about the dates too, always thought the 90 day full payment and advance reservation day was the same. Why August 4th??? The 3 A.M. thing comes from the DIS. I want to do at least the Palo in advance since DH tends to lollygag on the way to the port and it makes me CRAZY thinking I have to do the ressie rush when we board. We did the REAS last cruise and it was so wonderful knowing our reservations were ready to go. Nice to just get on the ship and have lunch and not stand in Spa lines, Palo Brunch line, Palo dinner line and kid's club lines. Julie, we have done it each way. We have booked with a local cruise specialist, booked with Dreams Unlimited and transferred cruises we have booked to agents. Dreams Unlimited was great when we had time to extend the land portion pre-and post-cruise. They will go the extra mile for you, make reservations for meals and other help. The main glitch there was that most of the communication was via email. We have booked with agents mostly because of discounts or on-board credits or just plain good will for nice agents. Our Travel Agent here in Denver is very good, but far away and we always ended up paying for her to Fed-Ex the documents across town. We booked on board (also October of 2004!) and got a better discount and credit than the travel companies could do. We like having agents looking out for price reductions. Who knows, we still may transfer the ressie to an agent if we can get some perks or a better deal on travel insurance.
Tracy, are you counting the days till Denver or the Cruise?
Have you been here before?Carla
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Cruise Planner arrived today 
Time is a ticking away 
until our cruise!
Carla my DB has lived in Arvada for over 30yrs. We have been to Colo a few times. It has been 3yrs since our last visit. Looking forward to seeing everyone in July.
Off to look at the planner!
Time is a ticking away until our cruise!Carla my DB has lived in Arvada for over 30yrs. We have been to Colo a few times. It has been 3yrs since our last visit. Looking forward to seeing everyone in July.
Off to look at the planner!
Cruise planner came today!!! 
My DH & DS9 are planning on doing a tandem parasail at Castaway Cay, my son was flipping through it and got really excited when he saw it!
Carla - When did you sail in Oct. 2004? Your screen name looks familiar. We were on the 7-day western that left 10/23 or so. We had to skip Grand Cayman and went to Costa Maya instead. Were you guys on that one, too?
Julie
My DH & DS9 are planning on doing a tandem parasail at Castaway Cay, my son was flipping through it and got really excited when he saw it!Carla - When did you sail in Oct. 2004? Your screen name looks familiar. We were on the 7-day western that left 10/23 or so. We had to skip Grand Cayman and went to Costa Maya instead. Were you guys on that one, too?
Julie
Julie, congrats on the planner. Wow, parasailing, you are brave. Give me two feet on the earth or both fins in the water at all times. Or if I have to be airborne give me an engine.
Yes, we must have been on the same cruise. Makes sense, although I cannot remember the exact date, but we flew home on Halloween. The web site was hosted by PamDara? or some such, cannot remember her exact screen name. She even made tags for all of us at the sailaway party. Lovely lady.
The thread seemed pretty strange to me because of one particular group and their friends who kind of dominated it with who was going to drink what. So I did not post much toward the end. Once seeing them on board, we tended to avoid them and hence many of the other "innocent" DISers. Long story that has subsequent chapters forwarded by others who have run into them on other DCL cruises.
P.D. found Ivan in Costa Maya (the first Ivan reports on the DIS thanks to her) and some of those on the thread shared the tour. We had a wonderful experience with that. My older son and the son of another couple had a great time hanging out together.
But I am really looking forward to Cayman since we missed it before. I have always wanted to go there from the time DH and I learned to Scuba, way before kids.
Carla
Yes, we must have been on the same cruise. Makes sense, although I cannot remember the exact date, but we flew home on Halloween. The web site was hosted by PamDara? or some such, cannot remember her exact screen name. She even made tags for all of us at the sailaway party. Lovely lady.
The thread seemed pretty strange to me because of one particular group and their friends who kind of dominated it with who was going to drink what. So I did not post much toward the end. Once seeing them on board, we tended to avoid them and hence many of the other "innocent" DISers. Long story that has subsequent chapters forwarded by others who have run into them on other DCL cruises.
P.D. found Ivan in Costa Maya (the first Ivan reports on the DIS thanks to her) and some of those on the thread shared the tour. We had a wonderful experience with that. My older son and the son of another couple had a great time hanging out together.
But I am really looking forward to Cayman since we missed it before. I have always wanted to go there from the time DH and I learned to Scuba, way before kids.
Carla
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Hi all! me and my family are going as well...my DW, DS#1 and DS#2. We are psyched! We are also going with our neighbors as well, and they are excited too.
We went in October 2004 so this is a repeat and we can't wait!
For those Castaway Club members...what are the benefits if any to being a club member?
We went in October 2004 so this is a repeat and we can't wait!
For those Castaway Club members...what are the benefits if any to being a club member?
Carla,
Yes, I was on the same thread and didn't respond too much because it seemed like a lot of people already knew each other & were talking about things that didn't relate. And, you're right, there was a lot of drink preparation!
DisneyZell,
Carla & I just found out we were on the same October 2004 cruise. Did you happen to do a 7-day western toward the end of the month, probably 10/23? If so, it was the same one!
As for the Castaway Club, you get to sign up for Palo, excursions, etc. 90 days before we cruise (as long as you are paid in full.) You have a seperate chick-in line at the terminal. There is also a reception on board for Castaway Club members and I think they leave a little treat in your room, such as a towel and pins. You are automatically in once you have sailed with Disney, but you might need your Club number and you definately want Disney to know you are on board again, so make sure you or your TA lets them know. This is my first time as Castaway Club, so I'm sure someone else out there can give you better info than I have.
Julie
Yes, I was on the same thread and didn't respond too much because it seemed like a lot of people already knew each other & were talking about things that didn't relate. And, you're right, there was a lot of drink preparation!
DisneyZell,
Carla & I just found out we were on the same October 2004 cruise. Did you happen to do a 7-day western toward the end of the month, probably 10/23? If so, it was the same one!
As for the Castaway Club, you get to sign up for Palo, excursions, etc. 90 days before we cruise (as long as you are paid in full.) You have a seperate chick-in line at the terminal. There is also a reception on board for Castaway Club members and I think they leave a little treat in your room, such as a towel and pins. You are automatically in once you have sailed with Disney, but you might need your Club number and you definately want Disney to know you are on board again, so make sure you or your TA lets them know. This is my first time as Castaway Club, so I'm sure someone else out there can give you better info than I have.
Julie
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Julie, our two boys will be 4 and almost 8 at cruise time. The almost 8 year old will go into the Oceaneer Lab this time. Our neighbors who are going have a 6 year old girl and a 9 year boy. As for our last Disney cruise, we went on the Oct. 2 Eastern cruise.
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