September 4th (2004) Disney Magic Cruise List

[Rachelizabeth]

I think that DCL has made a good decision. I would rather do a 5 night cruise than a zero night cruise. Back to packing!!

What a roller coaster!!!! I'm going, then I'm not, then I'm going, then I'm not.....now I'm going on a 5 night cruise.

Just waiting for my phone to ring......

Anyone cancelling at this time??

I'm still praying for Florida. Cruise or no cruise.......this is a scary storm and I hope the best for our neighbors in the south.

Rachel

 

[paulmc80]

Not cancelling here, but just waiting for DCL to call me so that I can determine what to make my new flights for. Of course, if it is too difficult to make changes in flights and all that, then I may have to cancel. I sure hope not though!

 

[FL_Librarian]

I am certainly glad the decision was made with everyone's safety in mind.

We will not cancel because we are too excited to wait any longer!!!

And, although it's a little sad to only have 5 nights instead of 7, I am just happy that we still get to go.

On the bright side...maybe I can take some clothes out of my overstuffed suitcases!

 

[rae519]

We've decided that it's too iffy for us to try to get there by Monday - so we are waiting to see what the options are for those of us who have decided not to cruise on the 5 nighter.

Hey, look on the bright side of things - we are being given information early enough to make informed decisions!

Will miss you (especially my good friends!) -

Rae

 

[FL_Librarian]

Rae,

I'm sorry I won't have the opportunity to meet you in person.

Maryleigh

 

[Debbie H]

I just want to put in my 2 cents. This time Saturday people in Florida and elsewhere will be DEAD. Missing a day or so on a cruise is trivial and you people who think you have somehow been gypped by DCL or have their cruise cancelled because of forces on Nature should be ashamed of yourselves. You need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. I hope and pray all are safe and nobody gets hurt. You should pray too.


WRH3MD

 

[traycie2201]

Debbie , i think you're being harsh but i understand that tempers are short during uncertain situations, however there isn't a single person on the board who doesn't appreciate that life is more important than cruising and wishes everyone safe but you don't need to blow people out the water for being upset or concerned that their plans have altered after many months of planning and dreaming. Unfortunately in the world somebodies dies every second of every day but the world still turns and i understand the upset of people who may have been planning a vacation for years, saving for so long , having a holiday to get over something bad in their lives etc. Please don't condemn "these people" for not wanting something important in their lives ruining.

Wishing all of you who travel this weekend safe journeys and that includes anyone having to evacuate, my heart goes out to you particularly.

p.s i think you'll read that most people are happy with dcls decision and appreciate that they are getting a holiday if somewhat shorter than anticipated.
just my 2 cents !

 

[FL_Librarian]

Originally posted by Debbie H
I just want to put in my 2 cents. This time Saturday people in Florida and elsewhere will be DEAD. Missing a day or so on a cruise is trivial and you people who think you have somehow been gypped by DCL or have their cruise cancelled because of forces on Nature should be ashamed of yourselves. You need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. I hope and pray all are safe and nobody gets hurt. You should pray too.


WRH3MD

Vacations in general are trivial compared to major world catastrophes.

That said...people on this board and in other places continue to discuss their cruises in light of worldwide disaster, flood, starvation, etc...

Of course missing a few days of vacation is only an inconvenience compared to death and destruction. This particular thread allows people travelling on 9/04 to discuss all of the issues pertaining to that cruise.

Just MY 2 cents

 

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Well, I just spoke to DCL here is the compensation

40% off your cruise
$200 on board credit
25% off future cruise

saliing somewhere western leaving 7pm

 

[FL_Librarian]

Thanks, Wildcatmickey.

I think that is a great compensation!

 

[Debbie H]

Please look, it wasn't Debbie.... Wes posted under Debbie's name

 

[paulmc80]

Hey! I like that kind of compensation.

Now, if I can only find out where they plan on leaving from and how to get there. lol

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by WILDCATMICKEY
Well, I just spoke to DCL here is the compensation

40% off your cruise
$200 on board credit
25% off future cruise

saliing somewhere western leaving 7pm

Do we know where we'd be leaving from?

 

[dlwharp]

We're very happy with the compensation package. We've cancelled our flight and are driving from Philadelphia leaving tonight. We can stay with my father in North Carolina tonight and then cautiously make our way near Florida. I'm praying for all in Florida that it's not as bad as it sounds. We'll see everyone on board who decides to make the trip on Monday!

 

[WILDCATMICKEY]

They intend to use PC.

 

[staceymerrill]

On the Pop up message from.. DCL... it said we will be leaving out of Port Canaveral..... http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/disneycruiseline/index ....

 

[paulmc80]

Oh man ... i printed out that popup in extra large size ... and its right in front of me and I didn't see that! lol

 

[rae519]

Originally posted by paulmc80
Oh man ... i printed out that popup in extra large size ... and its right in front of me and I didn't see that! lol

Gonna miss you Big Kahuna - and those new glasses you are going to get!!!!

Opting to cruise another time - on hold right now with TA.

Let me say that All Seasons is definitely ON TOP OF THINGS~ very satisfied with them and how they are handling everything! But I will miss everyone - so hugs to all!

Rae

 

[CPM]

Originally posted by Debbie H
I just want to put in my 2 cents. This time Saturday people in Florida and elsewhere will be DEAD. Missing a day or so on a cruise is trivial and you people who think you have somehow been gypped by DCL or have their cruise cancelled because of forces on Nature should be ashamed of yourselves. You need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. I hope and pray all are safe and nobody gets hurt. You should pray too.
WRH3MD

I feel this is harsh also. I don't think anyone here isn't thinking of people that are in it's path. This is a cruise message board. People also ahve to know what to do about thier vacations, and they have the right to be disappointed. That doesn't mean they don't care about the people in FL.
I'm disappointed, I also have a house in Ft. Myers and a condo in Miami. I still have the right to be disappointed about the cruise. which doesn't make me less concerned about anyone's safety.
BTW, most of the people that die in hurricanes did something stupid like go out in it or didn't evacuate.

 

[paulmc80]

Sorry, I can't see that. What did you say? New lasses? Don't know if my wife will like that. lol

I'll definitely miss seeing you Rae, and Tom and Michael. Will also miss seeing the other's that decide to change or can't make it Monday. I sure hope we do make it!

I would probably cancel if it weren't for seeing my dear wife. I miss her too much and just have to go that way irregardless of what DCL does.