September 12, 2009 ~ Last Call for Tortola! Thread 2

[nskjerven]

Some of you will do anything for a free drink. Oh well, there goes the OBC. The more the merrier I always say

you really don't want to test that theory, do you



Jackie and Peg:

There will be no more grading of showers unless you tell me what that means Just kidding, or am I

 

[granmaz]

We are all packed and leave tomorrow for Yosemite.

Woody

Beautiful place. Enjoy your trip.

 

[CustardTart]

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday to you!!!

 

[ibouncetoo]

Jackie and Peg:

There will be no more grading of showers unless you tell me what that means Just kidding, or am I

It wasn't about what is being graded, the joke is about the grade itself.

Loooong time ago.....so long I might not even have the facts straight....
Dianne was taking a French (or German?) class and her professor was pretty much right off the boat. The prof graded a paper and wrote "Very Good! D+ " on it. The poor proff hadn't mastered the US grading system it seems, and the poor student had a mild stroke. Anyway, the R-sisters have used "Very Good, D Plus" as way to show our approval/appreciation ever since Di shared the story with us.

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[mishoe01]

It wasn't about what is being graded, the joke is about the grade itself.

Loooong time ago.....so long I might not even have the facts straight....
Dianne was taking a French (or German?) class and her professor was pretty much right off the boat. The prof graded a paper and wrote "Very Good! D+ " on it. The poor proff hadn't mastered the US grading system it seems, and the poor student had a mild stroke. Anyway, the R-sisters have used "Very Good, D Plus" as way to show our approval/appreciation ever since Di shared the story with us.

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[ibouncetoo]

MAN....can't they extend this through Labor Day weekend!!!!!!

Here's a report, with photos:

http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/06/24/disney-debuts-magic-kingdom-wishes-dessert-party/



Like I need to start the vacation with a sugar fest!
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[iankh]

I am thinking about putting some money into my onboard account now, for the tips and a few extras.

I am extremely distressed by bills and really prefer to end a vacation, knowing there are not going to be any bills coming as a result of it.

So, I'm going to ask a question that I should well know the answer to myself, except I'm too lazy.

What would the tips be for 2 adults for this 7-night cruise? I'll then call DCL and give myself a credit, probably a little extra for Cove Cafe and some cocktails as well. Maybe even the wine package if Monica wants to be a lush with me.

(I would just be a lush. Monica would be a luscious lush)

 

[mishoe01]

I am thinking about putting some money into my onboard account now, for the tips and a few extras.

I am extremely distressed by bills and really prefer to end a vacation, knowing there are not going to be any bills coming as a result of it.

So, I'm going to ask a question that I should well know the answer to myself, except I'm too lazy.

What would the tips be for 2 adults for this 7-night cruise? I'll then call DCL and give myself a credit, probably a little extra for Cove Cafe and some cocktails as well. Maybe even the wine package if Monica wants to be a lush with me.

(I would just be a lush. Monica would be a luscious lush)

Not sure what the exacts are on the tips but if you call DCL you can get an amount....I don't know how to calculate that.

Does anyone know what the costs are of a wine pkg? (may have to post this on the regular thread if I can't find it). Ian - I'll let you know what I find out.

 

[mishoe01]

Classic Wine Package

Choose from the wines listed below.

Classic Wine Package (7 Nights)
Item BEV7N CLAS WINE – Price $189.00

White Wines Prosecco Gancia - Italy
Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante - Italy
Beringer White Zinfandel - California
Beringer Pinot Grigio - California
Moscato d Asti Allegro Piedmont - California
Chateau St. Michelle Riesling - Washington
Alice White Chardonnay - Australia
Clos du Bois Chardonnay - California
Hess Chardonnay - Monterey
Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay - California
Fairview Sauvignon Blanc - South Africa
Simi Sauvignon Blanc - California

Red Wines Santa Carolina Merlot - Chile
Smoking Loon Merlot - California
Robert Mondavi Coastal Merlot - California
Brancott Pinot Noir - New Zealand
Sylvester Kiara Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles - California
Clos du Bois Cabernet - California
Zolo Malbec - Argentina
Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages - France
Wolf Blass Shiraz - Australia

Premium Wine Package

Choose one wine per night from the wines listed below.

Premium Wine Package (7 Nights)
Item BEV7N PREM WINE – Price $292.00

Whites
Domain Chandon - California
Banfi Brachetto d'Acqui - Italy
Iron Horse Fairy Tale - California
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio - Italy
Moscato - Italy
Conundrum - California
St Francis - California
Fess Parker Chardonnay - California
La Crema - California
Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc - California
Kim Crawford - California
Marlborough - New Zealand

Reds
KJ. Merlot - California
Sebastiani Pinot Noir - California
King Estate Pinot Noir - Oregon
Mondavi Cabernet - California
Greg Norman Shiraz - California
Melipal Malbec - Argentina
Banfi Chianti - Italy
Chateau de Peymouton Saint Emilion - France

 

[KayR]

I am thinking about putting some money into my onboard account now, for the tips and a few extras.

I am extremely distressed by bills and really prefer to end a vacation, knowing there are not going to be any bills coming as a result of it.

So, I'm going to ask a question that I should well know the answer to myself, except I'm too lazy.

What would the tips be for 2 adults for this 7-night cruise? I'll then call DCL and give myself a credit, probably a little extra for Cove Cafe and some cocktails as well. Maybe even the wine package if Monica wants to be a lush with me.

(I would just be a lush. Monica would be a luscious lush)

I believe its $12 per person per day which is $168 for 2 guests.

Wonder if I prepay tips on my Disney Visa, do I get the interest free option?

 

[mishoe01]

What about gratuities?

It is customary to give gratuities in recognition of service, which you will most likely be treated to in abundance aboard the ship. As a guideline, may we suggest the following:

Per Guest per cruise 7-Night
Dining Room Server $28.00
Dining Room Asst. Server $21.00
Dining Room Head Server $7.00
Stateroom Host/Hostess $28.00
Dining Manager Your Discretion
Room Service Your Discretion
Palo Gratuity included
Vista Spa & Salon Your Discretion
Babysitting Gratuity not expected
Shore Excursions Optional; not included in shore excursion price.
For your convenience, a 15% gratuity is automatically added to bar, beverage, wine and deck service tabs. All gratuities can be charged to your room charge.

So $84 total per guest

 

[woody73]

Beautiful place. Enjoy your trip.

Thanks, Marilyn.

Woody

 

[Jennifer48]

I've been meaning to ask, who is combining this cruise with a stay at WDW, and if so, are you doing it before or after the cruise?

We, for the first time, will be doing WDW before the cruise rather than after.

We will be beginning our honeymoon at the Grand Floridian for 3 nights and then heading down to Vero Beach to meet up with friends! We are so excited!

MAN....can't they extend this through Labor Day weekend!!!!!!

Here's a report, with photos:

http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/06/24/disney-debuts-magic-kingdom-wishes-dessert-party/



Like I need to start the vacation with a sugar fest!
.

I saw that this morning and thought the same thing!!

 

[dr&momto2boys]

I *think* we've figured out our pre-cruise itinerary. (We've already changed it a bunch of times!) What do you think?

We're using DVC points to stay at the Villas at Wilderness Lodge starting Wednesday Sept. 9th. We decided NOT to go to parks ! We have 3 more park trips coming up w/in a 1 yr period for which we're getting APs. We didn't want to buy tickets for this little extra pre-trip which keeps becoming more and more extravagant!...especially since this morning I snuck a little park time into our plan anyway!

Wednesday:
Arrive at VWL
Explore VWL and Polynesian
Dinner at ‘Ohana 5:00pm
Campfire & Smores at Fort Wilderness
Chip & Dale’s Sing-along
Movie

Thursday:
Kona Café at 8:40am
Pool at Polynesian Resort
Lunch at Captain Cook’s
Mickey’s Backyard BBQ 6:00pm
Electric Water Parade 9:35pm

Friday
Breakfast at Roaring Fork
Pool at Wilderness Lodge
Lunch at Whispering Canyon 1:40pm
MNSSHP 4pm

Saturday
Breakfast at Whispering Canyon 7:35am (probably will cancel to sleep in longer.)
Transfer to Port Canaveral


Sounds like so much fun! I can't believe we've got so much planned on a no-park trip! It should certainly get our kids used to staying up late so they/we can enjoy everything on the ship!

 

[granmaz]

I *think* we've figured out our pre-cruise itinerary. (We've already changed it a bunch of times!) What do you think?

We're using DVC points to stay at the Villas at Wilderness Lodge starting Wednesday Sept. 9th. We decided NOT to go to parks ! We have 3 more park trips coming up w/in a 1 yr period for which we're getting APs. We didn't want to buy tickets for this little extra pre-trip which keeps becoming more and more extravagant!...especially since this morning I snuck a little park time into our plan anyway!

Wednesday:
Arrive at VWL
Explore VWL and Polynesian
Dinner at ‘Ohana 5:00pm
Campfire & Smores at Fort Wilderness
Chip & Dale’s Sing-along
Movie

Thursday:
Kona Café at 8:40am
Pool at Polynesian Resort
Lunch at Captain Cook’s
Mickey’s Backyard BBQ 6:00pm
Electric Water Parade 9:35pm

Friday
Breakfast at Roaring Fork
Pool at Wilderness Lodge
Lunch at Whispering Canyon 1:40pm
MNSSHP 4pm

Saturday
Breakfast at Whispering Canyon 7:35am (probably will cancel to sleep in longer.)
Transfer to Port Canaveral


Sounds like so much fun! I can't believe we've got so much planned on a no-park trip! It should certainly get our kids used to staying up late so they/we can enjoy everything on the ship!

That all sounds a lot of fun and quite relaxing too.

However, do you really think you could sleep in on embarkation day?

 

[KayR]

That all sounds a lot of fun and quite relaxing too.

However, do you really think you could sleep in on embarkation day?

As MNSSHP finishes at midnight, I think a sleep in is well in order.

-Kay

 

[granmaz]

As MNSSHP finishes at midnight, I think a sleep in is well in order.

-Kay

Oh, I would still be awake at silly o'clock. Too excited.

 

[iankh]

Classic Wine Package

Choose from the wines listed below.

Classic Wine Package (7 Nights)
Item BEV7N CLAS WINE – Price $189.00

White Wines Prosecco Gancia - Italy
Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante - Italy
Beringer White Zinfandel - California
Beringer Pinot Grigio - California
Moscato d Asti Allegro Piedmont - California
Chateau St. Michelle Riesling - Washington
Alice White Chardonnay - Australia
Clos du Bois Chardonnay - California
Hess Chardonnay - Monterey
Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay - California
Fairview Sauvignon Blanc - South Africa
Simi Sauvignon Blanc - California

Red Wines Santa Carolina Merlot - Chile
Smoking Loon Merlot - California
Robert Mondavi Coastal Merlot - California
Brancott Pinot Noir - New Zealand
Sylvester Kiara Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles - California
Clos du Bois Cabernet - California
Zolo Malbec - Argentina
Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages - France
Wolf Blass Shiraz - Australia

Premium Wine Package

Choose one wine per night from the wines listed below.

Premium Wine Package (7 Nights)
Item BEV7N PREM WINE – Price $292.00

Whites
Domain Chandon - California
Banfi Brachetto d'Acqui - Italy
Iron Horse Fairy Tale - California
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio - Italy
Moscato - Italy
Conundrum - California
St Francis - California
Fess Parker Chardonnay - California
La Crema - California
Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc - California
Kim Crawford - California
Marlborough - New Zealand

Reds
KJ. Merlot - California
Sebastiani Pinot Noir - California
King Estate Pinot Noir - Oregon
Mondavi Cabernet - California
Greg Norman Shiraz - California
Melipal Malbec - Argentina
Banfi Chianti - Italy
Chateau de Peymouton Saint Emilion - France

Hey Monica - Interested in the Classic Package?

 

[mishoe01]

Hey Monica - Interested in the Classic Package?

 

[iankh]

What about gratuities?

It is customary to give gratuities in recognition of service, which you will most likely be treated to in abundance aboard the ship. As a guideline, may we suggest the following:

Per Guest per cruise 7-Night
Dining Room Server $28.00
Dining Room Asst. Server $21.00
Dining Room Head Server $7.00
Stateroom Host/Hostess $28.00
Dining Manager Your Discretion
Room Service Your Discretion
Palo Gratuity included
Vista Spa & Salon Your Discretion
Babysitting Gratuity not expected
Shore Excursions Optional; not included in shore excursion price.
For your convenience, a 15% gratuity is automatically added to bar, beverage, wine and deck service tabs. All gratuities can be charged to your room charge.

So $84 total per guest

Thanks Monica!

So that would mean the total tips for our cabin would be $168, based on 2 adults, right?