Sept 18 2010 WB TransAtlantic Pirates/Capt Jacks Re-Repoing Repossession Cruise Pt.6

[UKANGEL]

....and a big thank you to everyone for all the good wishes for Becky. Just waiting to hear how you got on with her first day at work now.

 

[tig82174]

That would be me!!!!! I love the 'ran me over with a truck' part - just what it feels like!!! Having said that though, we did find the sandal shaped ones given in the Castaway Club gifts to be very sickly, and that is saying something coming from me!!

I have never had a pretzel rod. Are they sweet too? Normal little pretzels are salty, so I think this has put me off somewhat.

We always call in to Ghiradelli's at DTD a couple of times each time we go there, and that turned out to be every day for 12 days last time as we walk from SSR!!! I think one time they began to recognise John!!! Also we found out last time that they have fudge samples at Goofy's Candy Co, so we had to pop there too.

They are regular pretzel rods, but the top 2/3 of the stick is covered in chocolate and other toppings like caramel, nuts, chocolate chips, white chocolate. They're wonderful!

 

[tig82174]

I'd just like to send out a public thanks to the folks who have read in my signature that Jason and I are doing our local AIDS Walk tomorrow and have PMed me to find out how to donate to our cause. It really means a lot to have so many supportive and giving friends, some that we haven't even officially met yet, here on the DIS! I have already raised over $2600 or tomorrow's event and, right now, I'm the top fundraising walker which makes me very proud!

 

[pilk]

I'd just like to send out a public thanks to the folks who have read in my signature that Jason and I are doing our local AIDS Walk tomorrow and have PMed me to find out how to donate to our cause. It really means a lot to have so many supportive and giving friends, some that we haven't even officially met yet, here on the DIS! I have already raised over $2600 or tomorrow's event and, right now, I'm the top fundraising walker which makes me very proud!

Excellent job Eric. Hoping the weather is pleasant for you tomorrow.

Jon

 

[DisneyVegas1]

Regarding the Mickey shirts. I think it would be fun to plan our own Club night.

I actually made my shirts last time. One of our cruisers found a high resolution file of the logo which I printed onto transfer paper and ironed onto my shirt.

Todd purchased his shirts from Zazzle.com (not Disneystore, they didn't have them back then). The zazzle ones are cool because you can choose the placement of the logo and put it higher or lower on the front and you control the placement and font of the name on your back.
http://www.zazzle.com/mickey+mouse+club+gifts

See I knew it wasnt through the disneystore ....I just couldnt remember that far ....But yes I am all for Mickey Mouse Club night .....

 

[DisneyVegas1]

I think it would be fun, too!

Looks like Zazzle is comparable in price, but they have shipping charges...yet...it appears today only they have a Father's Day special for $4 off! Very nice to have options.

Just wanted to note that DisneyShopping.com's MM Club shirts also allow you to move the logo and personalized text as well. In fact, you can even choose what font you desire!

The Font we used last time was Imperial ...... It really looked good

 

[mdwoodman]

I SO wish we had the definitive answer for this!

Ah well, I won't sweat the small stuff, as they say!

No, don't sweat the petty stuff. And don't pet the sweaty stuff!

 

[Terapin]

Well i had my MRI today. Did not get the results yet. That had to be the most pain this I have did in a while. Had to lay on my back with my arm above my head for the 40 minute i was in the machine. They had my arm in a harness that i could not move it. By the end of the MRI I was in a tons of pain i was in tears. They had to help me out of the room. After that i had to sit in the room for 20 min until the pain went down. I hope i never have to that again. I hope the result show i don't need surgery. I let you guys know as so as i do.

Stephen

I'm sorry. That sounds miserable. I hope you are feeling better and I hope the MRI yields some useful information that can lead you on your way to feeling better.

 

[acourtwdw]

Good Day everyone

Stephen- sorry to hear that MRI was so painful.
Erik & Jason- Is it too late to donate?

This is what I just got from DCL via email. Hopefully it's correct and it matches the last post also.
*Nights 2 & 7: "formal night"
*Night 8: "theme night"
*Night 11: pirate night with deck party
*Night 13: "semi-formal night"

 

[MrsMork]

No, don't sweat the petty stuff. And don't pet the sweaty stuff!

Good Day everyone


This is what I just got from DCL via email. Hopefully it's correct and it matches the last post also.
*Nights 2 & 7: "formal night"
*Night 8: "theme night"
*Night 11: pirate night with deck party
*Night 13: "semi-formal night"

This is what we are getting from every source except concierge. I would (and did!) go with this one for booking Palo.

 

[tig82174]

Good Day everyone

Stephen- sorry to hear that MRI was so painful.
Erik & Jason- Is it too late to donate?

This is what I just got from DCL via email. Hopefully it's correct and it matches the last post also.
*Nights 2 & 7: "formal night"
*Night 8: "theme night"
*Night 11: pirate night with deck party
*Night 13: "semi-formal night"

Nope it isn't too late to donate to us.....but I think I'm not allowed to post the link to my donation page here on the main threads becuase it breaks the "solicitation" rule(s) of the DIS. I can PM you the info if you want.....I'll send a PM right now.

If anyone else is interested in donation, you can PM me and I'll send you the link to our online donation page.

 

[got2travel]

Fingers crossed for you.


I went to bed last night on page 3. I get up this morning...page 6

We are a chatty bunch sometimes. I guess it helps that we are international and we are chatting 24/7.


Monica, nice to see you are definately going to join us. Thanks for the tshirt link

Off to work. Will check in on my lunch break (or sooner, work permitting)

not definite yet, but just can't help planning and thinking positive

 

[renegade7]

Greetings from foggy, wet, and humid (so out of place) San Francisco.

I am hoping to me more active now that I leave in 3 months for Barcelona. I need to really start locking things in. Last night Kimmy and I talked and got our 10-day excursions all figured out (as we can book them on 6/10). Next up are the 14-day ones (booking on 6/20 - however not sure if we will do many from Disney) and then Barcelona.

I still need to book a return flight from MCO-SFO for 10/3. My daily email shows prices dropped from $170-$144 but that is probably for the early (7am) flights - after this post it is off to Kayak to check.

I sent and email to my TA yesterday after all the posting about theme nights as well as to request our bed to be split so it is 2 singles, note that we are 2 separate parties rooming together to try to get 2 of anything they leave (I know it is a long shot, but figured it can't hurt), to ask when the best time is to link for dinning (which btw they said is the last thing Disney does and should wait till after everyone gets a room assignment as they will try to put your rooms next to one another and could impact the chances of complimentary upgrades), and little things like that. Here is what I got for the dinner rotations (I think this matches the info from the concierge):

Day 3 Formal Night
Day 7 Theme Night
Day 8 Formal Night
Day 9 Pirate Night
Day 13 Semi-Formal Night

Seems like the Day 3 and 9 are the big questions if they are correct. Day 7 & 8 were just flip flopped from what I had noted which is not that big of a deal to me. But I do have to agree that Day 3 vs. Day 2 for Formal is just strange. For any of you on the B2B they did confirm I have the 10 day correct so will go post on the thread if anyone is interested in seeing it.

Formal Night:
Night 3 – Gibraltar Night 2 - At Sea
Night 8 – At Sea Night 7 - At Sea

Semi-Formal Night:
Night 13 – At Sea Night 13 - Hey they agree on this one

Pirate Night:
Night 9 – At Sea Night 11 - St Maarten

Theme Night:
Night 7 – At Sea Night 8 - At Sea

This is what I just got from DCL via email. Hopefully it's correct and it matches the last post also.
*Nights 2 & 7: "formal night"
*Night 8: "theme night"
*Night 11: pirate night with deck party
*Night 13: "semi-formal night"

Ok I should probably get some work done today.

 

[pilk]

Ok I should probably get some work done today.

I was just thinking the samething. Good thing I am not at my real job today, I wouldn't be able to use the computer. I am supposed to be working on PPT for my part time business. Not having much luck in sticking to that plan

Jon

 

[birkner]

Greetings from foggy, wet, and humid (so out of place) San Francisco.

I am hoping to me more active now that I leave in 3 months for Barcelona. I need to really start locking things in. Last night Kimmy and I talked and got our 10-day excursions all figured out (as we can book them on 6/10). Next up are the 14-day ones (booking on 6/20 - however not sure if we will do many from Disney) and then Barcelona.

I still need to book a return flight from MCO-SFO for 10/3. My daily email shows prices dropped from $170-$144 but that is probably for the early (7am) flights - after this post it is off to Kayak to check.

I sent and email to my TA yesterday after all the posting about theme nights as well as to request our bed to be split so it is 2 singles, note that we are 2 separate parties rooming together to try to get 2 of anything they leave (I know it is a long shot, but figured it can't hurt), to ask when the best time is to link for dinning (which btw they said is the last thing Disney does and should wait till after everyone gets a room assignment as they will try to put your rooms next to one another and could impact the chances of complimentary upgrades), and little things like that. Here is what I got for the dinner rotations (I think this matches the info from the concierge):

Day 3 Formal Night
Day 7 Theme Night
Day 8 Formal Night
Day 9 Pirate Night
Day 13 Semi-Formal Night

Seems like the Day 3 and 9 are the big questions if they are correct. Day 7 & 8 were just flip flopped from what I had noted which is not that big of a deal to me. But I do have to agree that Day 3 vs. Day 2 for Formal is just strange. For any of you on the B2B they did confirm I have the 10 day correct so will go post on the thread if anyone is interested in seeing it.





Ok I should probably get some work done today.

We did Southwest on the day it opened up for $125 each. Cheapest now is the 8 AM for $208. Priceline has Air Tran one way for $149 if that helps.

Just my thoughts...

 

[Disney Sweetie]

I'm reviving the conversation regarding the new t-shirt idea that I believe Todd brought up at the end of Chapter 5.

I think this would be awesome to see several people wearing the same design one night just as they'll see many of us with our matching embarkation shirts. The impact in the dining room, Studio Sea, The Stack, and Beat Street would be exciting to me.

I noticed that in addition to the Mickey Mouse Club shirt (which I LOVE), they also have Steamboat Willie that of course would be very cool for a picture in the lobby! (Also, I didn't realize they have a font called "Guest Check" that is nearly identical to DCL's font.)

So the question is are there enough of us to make it worth buying to go matchy-matchy? Can our friends outside of the US purchase online at www.DisneyShopping.com? If there aren't enough of us interested, obviously the impact isn't there, thus not really worth coordinating.

Thoughts?

PS: They currently have a promo for free shipping of your entire order if you purchase adult clothing or accessories. Promo Code = KIDatHEART. I also use MrRebates.com to get a rebate on many of my purchases, including DisneyShopping.



Oh Stephen. How awful. I'm so sorry, and I certainly hope you don't have to have surgery, but if that's what it takes to get you back to normal, then in some regard, it will be a relief to know.

Regarding the Mickey shirts. I think it would be fun to plan our own Club night.

I actually made my shirts last time. One of our cruisers found a high resolution file of the logo which I printed onto transfer paper and ironed onto my shirt.

Todd purchased his shirts from Zazzle.com (not Disneystore, they didn't have them back then). The zazzle ones are cool because you can choose the placement of the logo and put it higher or lower on the front and you control the placement and font of the name on your back.
http://www.zazzle.com/mickey+mouse+club+gifts

I am all for a Club Night.....

 

[Buckeye Gal]

I can't get on the US site at all. It keeps defaulting to the UK site....Just had a look at Zazzle and I can get on there no problem. Just need to make sure that they ship to the UK if we decide to go ahead.

Corinna

I hope you can get Zazzle to ship, Corinna. I did look at the UK site for DisneyShopping, and was disappointed they didn't have the shirts there. I did notice after posting last night that when you use the Disney site, the page actually says "powered by Zazzle", and the URL includes Zazzle. Another example of outsourcing!

Yes I have seen those (10" marshmallow rice treats)....I've never actually gotten on, though, because I have poor impulse control and would probably eat the whole thing in one sitting and then feel like someone ran me over with a truck because I would be so stuffed! ....Jason and I are doing our local AIDS Walk tomorrow...

I once had a manager who told me she ate one whole pan of Rice Krispie treats that she made, and ended up in the emergency room that night! All the marshmallow goodness in her tummy wasn't digesting as it needed to!

I hope you have great weather for the walk tomorrow!

The Font we used last time was Imperial ...... It really looked good

Thanks for telling me, Todd! I'll check it out. I definitely want a font more traditional/retro.

I'm going to make the Mickey Mouse Club t-shirt purchase, so I hope I won't be alone! (hint, hint, nudge, nudge) The proper displaying of the name is on the back, right?

Make it a great day/weekend everyone!

 

[tig82174]

I sent and email to my TA yesterday after all the posting about theme nights as well as to request our bed to be split so it is 2 singles, note that we are 2 separate parties rooming together to try to get 2 of anything they leave (I know it is a long shot, but figured it can't hurt), to ask when the best time is to link for dinning (which btw they said is the last thing Disney does and should wait till after everyone gets a room assignment as they will try to put your rooms next to one another and could impact the chances of complimentary upgrades), and little things like that.

Really? That's odd they told you about that for linking dining. We've linked dining with friends on every cruise we've been on since 1997 and it's never ever impacted the room locations for GTY guests or anything to my knowledge---although I can't really say whether it's impacted complimentary upgrades....I don't suppose you or anyone you linked to would know you didn't get one of those if you don't get one, huh? Like when you check in they probably don't say, "Welcome! We were GOING to upgrade you to a nicer cabin but then we saw that you were linked to eat dinner with cabin so-and-so so we decided not to!"

So did they say when exactly to do dining linking if you want to do so?

 

[acourtwdw]

Really? That's odd they told you about that for linking dining. We've linked dining with friends on every cruise we've been on since 1997 and it's never ever impacted the room locations for GTY guests or anything to my knowledge---although I can't really say whether it's impacted complimentary upgrades....I don't suppose you or anyone you linked to would know you didn't get one of those if you don't get one, huh? Like when you check in they probably don't say, "Welcome! We were GOING to upgrade you to a nicer cabin but then we saw that you were linked to eat dinner with cabin so-and-so so we decided not to!"

So did they say when exactly to do dining linking if you want to do so?

We will want to wait to link dining once everyone has their Palo ressies made. I can't remember the reason exactly why but that is what we've had to do for past DVC Member cruises.

 

[DisneyVegas1]

I hope you can get Zazzle to ship, Corinna. I did look at the UK site for DisneyShopping, and was disappointed they didn't have the shirts there. I did notice after posting last night that when you use the Disney site, the page actually says "powered by Zazzle", and the URL includes Zazzle. Another example of outsourcing!

Thanks for telling me, Todd! I'll check it out. I definitely want a font more traditional/retro.

I'm going to make the Mickey Mouse Club t-shirt purchase, so I hope I won't be alone! (hint, hint, nudge, nudge) The proper displaying of the name is on the back, right?

Make it a great day/weekend everyone!

Yes the name goes on the back of the shirt ...nice and big ..LOL Well , Looks like we will be doing the shirts too , cause that just means another outfit picked out for dinner that I dont have to worry about ....We should definitely pick a night we are going to do this .....it would be great if we were all in animators that night .....