Sept 4-8 2005 Wonder S.S. Member Cruise! Part 2

[John VN]

John is your hotel close to KSC? That would be cool to see the launch!

Is it able to be seen from farther distances? Obviously not the exact moment of launch, but as it is up in the sky.

We have an ocean view in Cocoa Beach maybe 15 miles away. We watch it from our back or front yard here on the west coast just south of Sarasota. Our DD was to be on a private boat today about as close as you can get to the launch.

John

 

[cgcw]

I found a great article at
http://www.thetravelinsider.info/2005/seasicknesscures.htm

Thanks, Cheryl. I'll check that out.

 

[alikat99]

On a clear day, we can see the launch from St. Petersburg, on the other coast. My favorite is night launches. Someday, we're going to head over there for a launch.

 

[alikat99]

Ughhhh!! The rain is not stopping here. My pool has flooded and when that happens, if the pump and pool drain don't drain the water fast enough, it starts to go into my family room. This has only happened twice in 7 years, but I hate it when it gets close. Please, please, please, let the rain stop!!!

 

[#1Mouse]

That's pretty cool - I didn't realize you would be able to see it on the west coast of Florida!

Ok, everyone to Amy's house and bring some buckets!

 

[cgcw]

Ok, everyone to Amy's house and bring some buckets!

Here, Amy, does this help.

I hope the rain stops quickly.

 

[Diana Lyn]

Going back to seasickness.....on my honeymoon, my first cruise ever, I got VERY seasick. Seasick to the point where people kept coming up to me asking if I was ok. We had an veranda cabin that cruise. I got up in the morning on the first day, saw the ocean whizing by and well, it didn't get better from there. My solution was to go on another cruise! ....this time 12 weeks pregnant, so I didn't want to take all the meds, I tried those bracelet things and they were wonderful. On top of not getting seasick, I didn't have that pregnancy sick either!

And for the record, I'm an inside stateroom girl now! I happy give the outside views to those of you who like to lie in bed and watch the world go by!

Amy--I'd be happy to bring some buckets! Our pool overflowed a couple of weeks ago in a whole week of rain. Luckily, it overflowed into our sunporch and not the family room. Good Luck.

 

[WDWLVR]

Did you guys see this.


SOLD OUT 9-4 to 9-8 Members Only CRUISE

 

[Diana Lyn]

Did you guys see this.


SOLD OUT 9-4 to 9-8 Members Only CRUISE

WOW....that's interesting. What's funny is that he says the cruise is to OLD Key West!

 

[WDWLVR]

WOW....that's interesting. What's funny is that he says the cruise is to OLD Key West!

Maybe what they really have is a cruise from Downtown Disney.

 

[#1Mouse]

Maybe what they really have is a cruise from Downtown Disney.

Oh, I've been on that cruise before - it had another stop in Saratoga.

Seriously, can you transfer your cruise reservations like that?

 

[alikat99]

Ok, update on the rain! It finally stopped!! At one point, it was only about 1/4 inch away from my back door. Our pump is finally catching up and the water is emptying out, thankfully!!!

Thanks for the buckets, guys!!

 

[tiggerhappy]

Sorry it's been a while since our last post, but work has kept us hopping! I've just spent the last couple of hours catching up on reading (almost 20 pages) posts--- you guys have been busy!

Our plans have us arriving on Sat., checking in at BWV before heading over to the pre-cruise festivities with you guys at DTD. We have opted to use the ME service (trial run for our cruise with DH's family in November) for arrival/departure, and probably use the DCL transfers to the port and back to BWV for a couple of days after.

So, we have our rooms (land and sea), flights (Sat./Sat.), buttons (thanks, Mark--- they look fabulous), shirts (thanks to Kay and everyone), party plans, spa/excursion ressies and priority seating ressies (Spoodles before/after the cruise and LeCellier after the cruise one night). I think we're pretty well set.

We're really looking forward to meeting everyone!

 

[Scott H]

Quote:
Originally Posted by WDWLVR
Maybe what they really have is a cruise from Downtown Disney.



Oh, I've been on that cruise before - it had another stop in Saratoga.

Seriously, can you transfer your cruise reservations like that?

I knew it all along, these cruises really do not go anywhere as it is all done on a giant sound stage.

Serious note about sea sickness, ginger also works and there is an electronic wristband, sorry the name escapes me right now, but they have been reported to relieve sea sickness suptens even after the onset. OK, did a little research for my doc's web site www.aeromedix.com. go there to find info on Reliefband. I personally know a couple of folks that have serious issues with motion sickness and they swear by these guys.

 

[MarkRG]

I would also throw out some opinoins on seasickness.

Don't take other forms of motion sickness as for granted seasickness will happen. I do get very motion sick on 'virtual' rides like Body Wars, and coasters with loops, like Rock N Roller. I also will get carsick if I'm reading. That don't happen too much since I'm usually the one driving.

But I dont even get a teeny bit seasick on the cruise ships. The motion isn't the same and may or may not affect you.

 

[scrappy910]

I have been on 2 disney cruises and 1 RCCL cruise (it was my sisters - #1 Mouse fault). I am very prone to motion sickness, and as Gail mentioned use to travel with a coffee can when we would travel from Michigan to SC every year.(those mountains would get me everytime) I can not read while riding or flying. Sure makes for some long trips. While cruising I have taken the Bonine. I only take it when the seas get rough and the boat sways. I still have my original box (which has probably now expired) since I only had to use them a couple of times. The Bonine was great because I did not get sleepy from taking it. (note to self check expiration date on Bonine and see if I need more before repo cruise). The first time we cruised we followed a hurricane so needless to say the ship did do some rockin but still I only took a couple the whole time. Usually in the evening around dinner time was when I had the most problems.

You guys are going to have a great time on the cruise. Hope to meet up with the group at Pleasure Island.

Carol

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Tiggerhappy, Pam, you're all set if you have your door magnet. Don't want to forget that.

Mark, I'm with you on the motion sickness thing. Although not often, I will get that feeling even if some of the videos at EPCOT. I need to keep my eyes focused on the horizon and I manage ok then. Other times I am fine. Go figure.

Sitting back and probably going to let my magnet go for the last possible minute. I don't want to take the time to play that just yet.

Otherwise, I'm ready!

 

[WDWLVR]

Oh, I've been on that cruise before - it had another stop in Saratoga.

Seriously, can you transfer your cruise reservations like that?

Gail - good point. I'm not sure. I would think if anything they would have to pay the $75 rebooking fee. Doesn't seem fair to those people on the waiting list. Unless, of course, they've all been taken care of. Wonder if the person will get any takers.

Doesn't seem to be a regular DISer - only posts so far have been about renting points. Wonder if they don't get a buyer if they will come find us.

 

[chipscinderelly]

Personally I don't like that someone has decided to SELL their member cruise location when they won't be out any money (except possibly $75) and there is a waiting list.

 

[HookdonWDW]

I'm wondering how much they've investigated the entire process. First, as has been mentioned, the cruise to Old Key West doesn't have staterooms. and then they state that they have a ressie for 3 and can increase it to 4.

We know that isn't true. The ship is sold out, and they are being VERY tight about adding people on to the cruise ship. Plus, I wonder if they've realized that there will be an additional fee if they are adding adults instead of a child for #3, and a charge for #4.

I think they would be better off cancelling, using/selling the points that are in hold status to someone else, and gifting the person at the top of the waitlist... oh well...