aan1701
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That s what I've been told... We will see it and can navigate by it.
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That s what I've been told... We will see it and can navigate by it.
I am a Dooney Girl I have 10 of their non-Disney bags and can say nothing but good thing about of the non-Disney bags.The Cruise line bags are not of the same quality. I purchased the Fantasy satchel in October 2012 while on the Fantasy and in late Jan. 2013 the lining around the zippered pocket was ripped and frayed. I did not abuse the bag-I carry it every day from the time I purchased it. I sent the bag to Dooney expecting it to be replaced and was offered a credit of $117.50 to apply towards the full retail price of one replacement item valued at $235.00 or greater. Also $7.50 for shipping and taxes were to be paid by me. I declined the offer and the bag was repaired and returned to be. I am very unhappy with the repair job and will bringing the bag with me on this cruise to return it back to Disney Cruise Line. I would recommend a non-Disney bag in a split second. The cruise line collection has been nothing but a HUGE disappointment to me. I also purchased the Disney Parks Retro satchel in Nov. and I am hold my breathe as to how it will hold up.
Okay, so I am debating getting a Dooney & Bourke satchel onboard. I have a wristlet from 2011 and it's held up very well, but I am more than a little wary because of the reports of bags coming apart that I keep seeing pop up every once in a while, especially when the response from D&B is anything less than a free replacement or repair.
So are they REALLY worth the money? I have never had a dependable, use every-single-day purse or bag that was an investment at this level. It would be a considerable chunk of my personal savings (especially after this cruise, LOL) and I know so many people who buy expensive things just for the brand with no regard for quality. DH and I are willing to invest $$$ in stuff that is well made and will last for a long time; I just don't know if D&B qualifies.
What has been your experience?
Oh my, what a kerfuffle over ladies getting together to drink champagne!
Who knew that offering to keep a simple list of ladies wanting to dress up and socialize over a drink would cause so many hurt feelings, angry posts and accusations of unreasonableness, arbitrariness and exclusivity?! . . .
There is something I am having trouble wrapping my head around. Previous Champagne Girl groups have charged a fee collected in advance and included things like champagne, feather boas, etc. They have also reserved space via DCL prior to the cruise for their group alone.
I think I am missing something here - what is the point of "signing up" folks to meet in a space open to all cruise passengers, and if all are going to the bar (like other cruise passengers) in this public space?
Whether or not the Promenade has activities going on at the same time, it is a public area, not reserved by any one group. So theoretically can't anyone stop in and buy a drink during your meet?
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HA HA HA! Wow. Can you tell I'm tired and it's been a long day, or what? That's one of my better oopsies. So glad you corrected me! But now I have quite the mental image of someone in a turban out on deck providing us all with our star charts and predictions of our future. (Which might be better suited to Pirate Night, actually.)
I don't know if any of you have read the Kingdom Keepers books by Ridley Pearson. They are aimed at young teens but are a great read for Disney lovers.
UPDATE ON THE MIXOLOGY CLASS!
Disney emailed me back! Since we have 56 people signed up we will have TWO classes. The 1st group will be on 05/15 at 2:00 pm in Diversions and the 2nd group will be on 05/16 at 2:00 pm in Diversions. The maximum capacity for each group is 40! The price now be $15.00 per adult. As long as we only have 40 people per group and there are open spots you may choose to attend both! Please let me know ASAP who wants to attend which date! I'll be posting this on the Facebook and sending out an email to those who already have signed up.
UPDATE ON THE MIXOLOGY CLASS!
Disney emailed me back! Since we have 56 people signed up we will have TWO classes. The 1st group will be on 05/15 at 2:00 pm in Diversions and the 2nd group will be on 05/16 at 2:00 pm in Diversions. The maximum capacity for each group is 40! The price now be $15.00 per adult. As long as we only have 40 people per group and there are open spots you may choose to attend both! Please let me know ASAP who wants to attend which date! I'll be posting this on the Facebook and sending out an email to those who already have signed up.
UPDATE ON THE MIXOLOGY CLASS!
Disney emailed me back! Since we have 56 people signed up we will have TWO classes. The 1st group will be on 05/15 at 2:00 pm in Diversions and the 2nd group will be on 05/16 at 2:00 pm in Diversions. The maximum capacity for each group is 40! The price now be $15.00 per adult. As long as we only have 40 people per group and there are open spots you may choose to attend both! Please let me know ASAP who wants to attend which date! I'll be posting this on the Facebook and sending out an email to those who already have signed up.
UPDATE ON THE MIXOLOGY CLASS!
Disney emailed me back! Since we have 56 people signed up we will have TWO classes. The 1st group will be on 05/15 at 2:00 pm in Diversions and the 2nd group will be on 05/16 at 2:00 pm in Diversions. The maximum capacity for each group is 40! The price now be $15.00 per adult. As long as we only have 40 people per group and there are open spots you may choose to attend both! Please let me know ASAP who wants to attend which date! I'll be posting this on the Facebook and sending out an email to those who already have signed up.
Thanks for the suggestion. We just downloaded the first of the series for our children. We probably will get "Dark Passage" for the cruise. I wasn't sure if we had to read the first to understand the rest!
Thanks for the suggestion. We just downloaded the first of the series for our children. We probably will get "Dark Passage" for the cruise. I wasn't sure if we had to read the first to understand the rest!
There is something I am having trouble wrapping my head around. Previous Champagne Girl groups have charged a fee collected in advance and included things like champagne, feather boas, etc. They have also reserved space via DCL prior to the cruise for their group alone.
I think I am missing something here - what is the point of "signing up" folks to meet in a space open to all cruise passengers, and if all are going to the bar (like other cruise passengers) in this public space?
Whether or not the Promenade has activities going on at the same time, it is a public area, not reserved by any one group. So theoretically can't anyone stop in and buy a drink during your meet?
If we compare the embarkation day meet at 3pm in the same location, there is no "sign up" and I for one have met people "outside" the DIS at some of those meets in the past.
I believe it is not in the spirit of the DIS to lay claim to a public area and shoo away anyone who wants to participate, specifically those who were unable to "sign up" in advance. What is the harm if someone wants to bring a relative or two, even at the last minute that day?
Please enlighten me, in case I am missing something here....
Grumpy Grandma here. The thing you all need to remember is that the promenade lounge is in heavy use all day everyday after embarkation day, beginning fairly early in the morning with the cruise director's daily show. Among the activities held there are toddler dance parties, trivia, name that tune, crafts, dancing lessons, music and dancing, scavenger hunts begin and end there etc.
On the December PC, we had to move our "yankee swap gift exchange" from the Promenade to Preludes, in front of the walt theatre. Talk about uncomfortable!
I think your VOLUNTEER hostess on this event was very well intentioned and following a protocol often used in the past. It's unfortunate that her efforts were so misunderstood and criticized.
Politzania said:Ok - as a special treat, Scott and I are thinking of booking an Exotic Rasul spa visit - but I'm getting conflicting info.
According to what I've read here on various DISBoards threads, you can book it for $89 and 2 people can attend, but on the Disney website, it says $89/adult - can anyone help clarify?
My Dh and I did the exotic rasul in march on the magic and the $89.00 is per couple they have it marked wrong on the website. On board it shows $89.00 per couple on their spa sheet. All you need to do is book one person and both of you show up together!! Thats what we did
Politzania said:Thanks for the clarification - it seems worth the $89, but not twice that!