Offical Check-In List 10/30/04 "Magic"

[KEH]

Ginger, let us know if you get hold of Dena. Hope they are all okay.

I've just had a text message from Emma (evidently her boyfriend must have taken along his mobile as she didn't have hers). She is having a great time but missing me and coffee - not necessarily in that order. Only 2 more days till she's home.

Anyone else got their docs yet?

 

[dis4me]

We got our docs today. Yeah


Terri If you take a taxi to Coral World be sure to be friendly with the driver and ask if he has any discounts. Last year we saved a significant amout because our driver gave us a business card that said $5 off per person to Coral World.

 

[DMS_cruisers04]

Hi everybody! Sorry I haven't been around for awhile, but had the other cruise going on. It was a good time.

Teri - yes, Coral World is right next to Coki Beach (on the right hand side). We spent the day at Coki two weeks ago on our Carnival Cruise. The water was great and the snorkeling, again on the right hand side, was really good. The sun was very hot though, so don't forget the sunscreen everybody.

Hope Dena is okay.

Sounds like I'll have to give AAA a call and see if Tonya has our docs.

Well, I'm going to go back a couple dozen pages and get caught up on everything. Less then 30, I can't wait.

 

[SweetSpot]

We had the same problem with our hotel. We booked at Ron Jons and when I read about the water problem and they couldn't guarantee I'd have a room I had to find a backup plan. I had just given up my reservation at the Raddison for a 2 king bed suite at $129.00 and considered myself very lucky to get a 1 bed suite with a roll away for $199. Last I checked they are now sold out as are the other hotels I called that day.

Also, the beach next to Coral World is wonderful. If you can bring a mask and snorkle. You'll see more fish on the shoreline than you'll see in Coral World.

Four more weeks! Doesn't seem possible, where did the year go?

 

[alwatlers]

Thank you Ginger for the suggestion, however we decided to just go to Orlando for the night. We are going to stay at the Quality Suites Maingate. It's not the fanciest but we have stayed there in the past. We got a 2 bedroom(one king, 2 queens and a fold out(not that we need that)) for $109.00/night. Not too bad.

I did get an email this evening saying that I will be getting a full refund in 10-15 days. Said this was a one time deal, only because of the Hurricane. Like I told the hurricanes to come and wipe out my hotel .

So now we are going to go to the hotel, and while the dh and the boys relax by the pool, I am going to run to the store and get the soda and wine and any last minute gifts for TJ. I am going to send the stuff down to Shirley and ask if she can pick up a small cake. She said she could but I know that she if awfully busy right now. So I might just go ahead and order the Birthday celebration from Disney and place the cake in the fridge. They said this is the same size one you get at dinner when you let them know. Is this true? I really would like to surprise tj with the decorations though. Thought about the holloween one but I am going to bring my own. Alot cheaper at the dollar store and Big Lots then what Disney wants for a centerpiece, banner, and hanging thing.

Alan was snooping around in my bags yesterday and found some some stuff. So now he knows that there is going to be a present on board for him. Haven't told TJ yet!!!! Hopefully we can keep it a surprise.

Won't get docs until Monday if they are in because my TA is off today and tomorrow for the Buckwheat Festival(don't even ask)

Hope and pray they will be here soon!!!

Have a great night.

 

[Jamashp]

Doing the doc dance!!

Docs arrived today! Makes it seem that much closer!

Scott

 

[mhb]

Hi everyone:

You guys are making me stress! I'm sooo jealous you got your docs. Still wailing for mine. I think I'll call Friday morning.

Hey, if anyone has any suggestions on how I can get water, beer and a couple of bottles of wine around the airport and bring them on board I'd love to hear about it. We fly in on Sat. morning and DH and I would love to bring a little extra for lounging on the Vernadah.

Ginger: Have you heard from Dena? Thinking of her and the kids.

Sorry for all of you that are looking for a hotel room now. Just when you think things are under control, but it seems you have gotten a handle on it. Great Job.

I've got to hit the sack. LONG week!!!

Michelle

 

[njfamily]

WOW! I can’t believe that we are almost only 4 weeks away. I also can’t believe that some of you got your doc.’s already. Congratulations to all!

Another WOW is the number of children signed up for the T or T. When we went two year ago, I think there were 23 children who participated in the stateroom to stateroom festivities. I order treats awhile ago, and at that time I ordered for 48 children, thinking that would be plenty. Guess I’ll be running out to get a few more items!

taswira – Thanks so much for the link to your website, I have visited it a few times. You did a great job. I’m a shy one, so you will not be getting a picture from me. I will admit I have looked at other people pictures, and maybe I’ll get up the nerve to say “HI” to any DIS’ers I recognize if I run into you on the cruise.

 

["Ginger"]

Scott you've hit the 100 posting mark,

No, I haven't heard a word from Dena. Like Shari said in an earlier post, she may not have electric yet. If she doesn't call me or post here by Saturday evening I'm going to try calling her.

Coki Beach is very nice but small, we loved Coral World. Look for coupons aboard the ship also, they usually have booklets about the islands at guest services. Also, you may want to go to the Shore Excursion Presentation given on Saturday,usually given before the mandatory boat drill which is at 4:00pm. Check your Welcome Aboard Daily Navigator for the time.

Judi, I'm glad you got your hotel arrangements straight. Your right about the dollar store decor being cheaper, we got a cute banner for a buck. Centerpieces can be a pain in the butt thou, your so limited on table top space in the staterooms, we found that it got in the way ending up in the trash.
Judi the travel agency I worked for would let another agent deliver the docs if I was not available. I would have to go in to the office to finish the paper to get paid.

I think my Postmaster is hiding my docs, he doesn't want me to go away for 2 weeks. He thinks I'm not coming back, lol I've been training my replacement. He's crazy cause when I get back I'm getting a raise in pay and mileage. HA! HA!

Don't forget to pack tape, I like double sided tape to hang the schedules and appointments reminders on the outside of the closet doors or the inside of your stateroom door.

Sweetspot, when did you book the 2 king bed at the Radisson for $129 and nt. I'll have to give them a call. So now you have a 1 bedroom w/rollaway at the Radisson for $199. a nt, gheez! Maybe I'll rethink that call and be happy with what I've got.

Bring canned beer and small bottles of wine if you can when flying, wrap them in bubble wrap, place them in 1- 2 gallon size zipbaggie, close that one then place it in another seal that one then pack your t-shirts, undies, socks, anything soft but bulky on all sides of the item. Then hope and pray that they don't get stolen out of your luggage.
The drink station on deck 9 has crushed ice and good tasting water, bring a bottle to fill instead of hauling bottled water.


LAST CALL FOR T-or-T'ers. Just 1 hour left to sign up.

I'll check back in the morning to finalize the list.

Good night all

 

[Tluvs2talk]

Ginger- I paid $129.00 for a Jacuzzi suite at the Radisson. I just did a search for October 29th and here is what they had left.

http://www.radisson.com/reservation/resInfo.do


Teri

 

[Tluvs2talk]

Cruise Parking Package - Caribbean Room

Includes:
-Includes Free Hot Breakfast Buffet for Two
-Complimentary parking while on cruise - SAVES $40.00 ON 4 DAY CRUISE AND $70.00 ON 7 DAY CRUISE ON PARKING
-Complimentary shuttle available to and from the cruise ships
-MAKE SHUTTLE RESERVATIONS ANYTIME PRIOR TO ARRIVAL WITH HOTEL AT 321-784-0000
more......
139.00 USD
per night
reserve


Caribbean Style Room-High Speed Internet

Our Caribbean Style Rooms Feature:
-Tropical Syle Decor
-2 Vanity Areas
-High Speed Internet Access
-Coffeemaker, Hairdryer
-Ceiling Fan
-Cable TV with HBO
more......
159.00 USD
per night
reserve


Two Room-Accessible Suite-Microwave-Fridge

Our Two Room Accessible Suites Feature:
-Roll In Shower
-Pull out Sleeper Sofa in Living Room
-2 Large Screen TV's
-Work Desk with Cordless Phone
-High Speed Internet Access
-Refrigerator-Microwave- Wetbar
These rooms do not include whirlpools
more......
159.00 USD
per night
reserve


Government Rate-Caribbean Room

Special rate for Government employees
-Must present government id at check-in
-Tax exempt forms accepted
more......
105.00 USD
per night
reserve

 

["Ginger"]

Thanks Teri, we have a 2 king suite with the whirlpool, I booked it months ago, even got to select my suite 209. We're paying $159 per nt. if I don't get a gov't discount. After all the damage to the area we are lucky to get it.

Well folks we have 2 more children to add to the list. I checked my email at 11:54 and sure enough sweet Trish was knocking on my door shouting Trick-or-Treat.

 

["Ginger"]

The Disboard T-or-T
Date: Sunday, October 31, 2004
Time: 11:00 A.M.- till we finish
Meeting Place: Deck 3 in the Atruim Lobby, in front of Lumiere

This event is only being offered to "DIS" posting members children ages 13 years and younger.


Posting members names, staterooms number to be visited by the T-or-T'ers, childrens first names and their ages.

alwatlers ---- 7574 ---- TJ 8 & Alan 13

Benji---2045---Jackson 4

BethC--- 6556--- Melanie 11 & Jake 9

cheysdad--- 7067---Cheyenne 8

cheysdad's neighbors--- 7619--Gabby 9, Julie 6, & Christina 5

cmcj---7004--- Patrick10, Connor 7, Kyle 3, & Katie 2

dis4me ---8578--- Kyra 9,, Kayla 8 & James 2

Disneediva--- 6087--- Austin 10 & Gabby 11

Disney_Newf--- 2004--- Ryan 4

Donnainnj--- Cat 11--- Sarah 11 & Erin 7

Dms_cruisers04--- 7503--- Samantha 4

Drm--- 6609--- Danielle 13 & Keith 12

DVC Bob---- Josh 11 & Kate 9

Ginger--- Ashley 7

Goofymom67--- 2100--- Stephanie 12, Courtney 9, & Katie 7

Jamashp--- 8528--- Ashley 12, Jamie 10 & Bryce 6

Jaypd--- 8046--- Zach 4 Also joining Zach will be his new baby sister who arrived on: 5/30/2004 Miranda

Jewelray--- 6015--- Dd 10

Jimbo--- 6098--- Kayla 10 & Andrea 7

Letsgodisney--- 6078--- Ryan 3

Lynda Silk-- Robert 12 & Elizabeth 10

Mdvasquez--- 2071--- Ashley 13

mhb--- 6108--- Kyle 13 & Rachel 11

Njfamily--- 8030--- Emily 7 & Adam 5

RobynC---2047---Lauren 4 & Natalie 2

Shannonbri---6034---Shannon 12 and Brianna 10

ShirleyR---- 5520--- Hunter 6

Skoi--- 6018--- Sadie 10 & Sig 6

Snowflake82----5122---Matthew 4

Srm--- 5633--- Regan 10

Strissel--- 5624--- Robert 7

Taswira--- 7628

Tluvs2talk--- 5001

Wjbc--- 6062--- Courtney 7 & Brandie 10

GROUP GUIDES:

GROUP 1. Vikingfans---- Laura and Chris
GROUP 2. KEH and Rose_greenthumb--- Karen and Emma
GROUP 3. "Ginger"--- Ginger and Bill
GROUP 4. DVCBob----Bob and Debbie
GROUP 5. Lynda Silk----Lynda and Peter

58 trick-or-treaters



The Trick-or-Treat list is now complete, we will not be adding any more children or staterooms. The only alteration to this list will be if I get a request for a removal.

 

["Ginger"]

This time I mean it, good night.

 

[snowflake82]

4weeks from right now, we'll be on the plane headed for Orlando!

Judi, I'm glad that priceline is going to refund you.

Thanks to all for discount info on Coral World and good things about the beach nearby. I had read some other threads a while back that were pretty negative about Coral World, but we still thought that it was something that our family would like to do. We want to keep our excursions pretty low-key.


Jennifer

 

[SweetSpot]

Ginger: I booked the Radisson originally in Nov. 2003 and the $129 was the AAA rate they were offering at the time. When I tried to rebook the rates had gone up and they had no AAA rates available. We are a family of 5 and when doing searches and talking on the phone to a rep I was told that they were sold out. I did a search this morning for a smaller family and they did have some rooms available.

I'm still hoping we get to stay at Ron Jons. I spoke with them this week and it sounded possible. I had the 2 bedroom condo there for $160 giving us room to spread out and get a good night sleep after such a long drive.

How are the docs coming to everyone? USPS or UPS?

 

["Ginger"]

It depends on who you booked with. DCL sends them USPS. If your TA doesn't ask Disney to send them directly to you then they go to them. Who knows who they use.

Last year we paid $109 for the 2 bed king suite.

 

[Jamashp]

Booked through AllSeas, and docs came yesterday via US Postal Service. The package was much larger than I anticipated. Lots to look over.

Scott

Wow - over 100 posts now. Thanks for noticing Ginger.

 

[vikingfans]

Called DVC today and they said that they hadn't been shipped yet and I would get them via UPS.

I'm one of those anxious ones. I WANT IT NNNOOOOWWW!!! (think of the bratty girl from Willie Wonka)

 

[taswira]

<B>Docs:</B> I booked directly with DCL, as always. For some reason, my docs arrived via UPS like they used to, instead of USPS.

<B>Cruiser Pictures:</B> Thank you to those who sent a photo of themselves for the website. FYI: They are being posted in the order received, so are not alphabetical, but are also linked from your name in the <B><a href="http://www.primateprojections.com/103004/list.html">Cruiser List</A></B>.