WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 11

[scottishwee35]

I saw this posted on the main threads...


Book a 2010 mediterranean cruise onboard and save 20% on prevailing rates as quoted on disneycruise.com and get a $400.00 onboard credit per stateroom! Plus, book onboard and the deposit will be reduced by 50%. [This applies only to the following cruise dates.]

10-Night Med Cruise
Sail Dates: May 5 & September 8, 2010

11-Night Med Cruise
Sail Dates: May 15 & August 28, 2010

7-Night Barcelona to Dover Cruise
Sail Date: June 5, 2010

Offer valid for categories 4-11 only and new bookings only. Government taxes and fees and excursions are not included. Deferred deposit amount due at time of final payment. If cancellation request is received 120 or more days prior to the vacation commencement date 100% of the amount of the vacation price will be refunded; ohterwise cancellation fees will apply.

dates are not good for us as kids will be in school... huh

Scottishwee35

 

[iankh]

I saw this posted on the main threads...


Book a 2010 mediterranean cruise onboard and save 20% on prevailing rates as quoted on disneycruise.com and get a $400.00 onboard credit per stateroom! Plus, book onboard and the deposit will be reduced by 50%. [This applies only to the following cruise dates.]

10-Night Med Cruise
Sail Dates: May 5 & September 8, 2010

11-Night Med Cruise
Sail Dates: May 15 & August 28, 2010

7-Night Barcelona to Dover Cruise
Sail Date: June 5, 2010

Offer valid for categories 4-11 only and new bookings only. Government taxes and fees and excursions are not included. Deferred deposit amount due at time of final payment. If cancellation request is received 120 or more days prior to the vacation commencement date 100% of the amount of the vacation price will be refunded; ohterwise cancellation fees will apply.

The Disney Company is hurting from the economy. The company reported that their earnings were down 32% in their first fiscal quarter.

It seems like they are reorganizing the cruise line's management, and a discount which is really a time-limited price cut in some cruises?

It doesn't surprise me that DCL would be forced to compete based on price.

In hard economic times, the argument of price premium for "pixie dust" becomes less compelling, especially when competitors with comparable product offerings cost so much less.

It also doesn't surprise me that the cruise line would be forced into competitive pricing, because, I would imagine (not know much about the cruise business) that their fixed costs are less variable. I suppose their variables might be to some extent quantities of food, and perhaps some staffing levels, but I would also imagine that there might be contractual obligations, which means they can't react as quickly to ship load levels.

A good cruise for them is probably one with a lot of load, which probably equates to a higher per cabin yield. Again, I don't know much about the business.

The parks on the other hand, can be more flexible. They can lay-off staff and reduce staffing levels. They can limit park hours.

I would imagine that true park numbers are down, but through manipulation of hours and staffing, one's experience in the parks might be that the park crowd levels remain the same.

I also understand that DVC sales are being hurt by the economy. Oddly, I've also heard that the new offering, Bay Lake Towers has not been hit that bad. I've been working on the new points for the new offerings, and points for 2010 and looking at Bay Lake Towers, it takes A LOT of points to stay there. Which means, one has to purchase more points or bigger contracts if one wants to have, let's say a weeks' stay there.

I have heard that the people who are buying points at Bay Lake Towers, are those not necessarily impacted by the economy.


You can read my further wonderings in my upcoming article in the Wall Street Journal, entitled, What Price Pixie Dust? Fantasy Pays the Price Amongst Hard Economic Reality











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[ibouncetoo]

You kids crack me up!

I was out playing with Peg yesterday and then vegged in front of ...sorry I missed the banter!


Ian, I look forward to reading your article in the "Journal".

Noticed that the Med 10 day right before the WBTA is one of the cruises being discounted....as well as the Barcelona/Dover run. Don't think I could get ANOTHER week in September....but June??? The issue, of course, would be airfare to Europe TWICE in the same year (well...one round trip, and a one way). Plus having some extra time in England. Something else to keep in mind if I win the lottery before September 12th!

 

[LuvBaloo]

Just did a quick read through to get caught up from missing the weekend.


Happy Belated Anniversary to Venetia and Bubba!
It looks like you had a great dinner!

We had a busy weekend. The girls really enjoyed seeing High School Musical Ice show, and then having a big family dinner with my side of the family. Then on Sunday it was some shopping and then home for some housework and studying for me . Ken adn the kids did some bedroom rearranging, and we are letting the girls try sharing a bedroom. Shaelyn's bed is a loft bed, so there's room underneath for Kaleigh's toddler bed to try. We need to get Kaleigh a real bed, but if sharing works for the girls, then we might just get bunk beds.

Now I must get busy at work.

 

[gaylean93]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABY!!!!

14 YEARS WITH THE BEST WIFE EVER!!!!

(25 yrs in eachothers arms)

That's only because you've never been married to me

 

[gaylean93]

So, I'm saying it for the 2nd time today: I need to find a guy who'll cook for me!

Me too Just kidding. He does BBQ sometimes. I'm looking for a man that does the dishes and the laundry.

 

[gaylean93]

Yup It's all gone except some mashed potatoes. Holly your gonna have to find your own cook. I don't want to share mine.

This is a dish Bubba use to make along time ago, but I recently found the recipe card and stuck it on the fridge. small hint

It was the best Anniversary/Valentine's Day dinner EVER​

Thank you Baby, I love you way more

Again......BECAUSE you've never been married to me.

 

[gaylean93]

I have a friend who raved about that book. I'll be interested to see what you think.

I'll let you know but right now I'm scared to start reading it again.

 

[gaylean93]

BTW Marilyn, congrats on hitting 11,000 posts....you go girl!!!

I have to keep typing.

 

[gaylean93]

No, but didn't I tell you, you were only pretty when you weren't speaking?

 

[gaylean93]

What the hizzle? I mention Gaylean and you all disappear!

That happens frequently in my life

 

[gaylean93]

Just did a quick read through to get caught up from missing the weekend.


Happy Belated Anniversary to Venetia and Bubba!
It looks like you had a great dinner!

We had a busy weekend. The girls really enjoyed seeing High School Musical Ice show, and then having a big family dinner with my side of the family. Then on Sunday it was some shopping and then home for some housework and studying for me . Ken adn the kids did some bedroom rearranging, and we are letting the girls try sharing a bedroom. Shaelyn's bed is a loft bed, so there's room underneath for Kaleigh's toddler bed to try. We need to get Kaleigh a real bed, but if sharing works for the girls, then we might just get bunk beds.

Now I must get busy at work.

I would love to have an extra room. I think you should go for it and pray it works out

 

[gaylean93]

It looks like I missed out on some fun DISing this weekend We went to San Diego and stayed at Embassy suites. We love them because we have a separate bedroom than the kids. Plus the manager's reception that comes with two hours of free drinks isn't bad either Anyway, we went to some tide pools and swam in the indoor pool. We also went to a museum that was an aircraft carrier. We went to lunch at a Mexican restaurant so we wouldn't miss the reception and the lady said "Happy Valentine's Day" and I had totally forgotten. I guess I'm not high maintenance

 

[gaylean93]

 

[granmaz]

Lovely pictures Gaylean. You have gorgeous children.

You look to have lost a lot of weight, Jon looks great in uniform, and that snog is impressive!!!

 

[Tink rules]

The Disney Company is hurting from the economy. The company reported that their earnings were down 32% in their first fiscal quarter.

It seems like they are reorganizing the cruise line's management, and a discount which is really a time-limited price cut in some cruises?

It doesn't surprise me that DCL would be forced to compete based on price.

In hard economic times, the argument of price premium for "pixie dust" becomes less compelling, especially when competitors with comparable product offerings cost so much less.

It also doesn't surprise me that the cruise line would be forced into competitive pricing, because, I would imagine (not know much about the cruise business) that their fixed costs are less variable. I suppose their variables might be to some extent quantities of food, and perhaps some staffing levels, but I would also imagine that there might be contractual obligations, which means they can't react as quickly to ship load levels.

A good cruise for them is probably one with a lot of load, which probably equates to a higher per cabin yield. Again, I don't know much about the business.

The parks on the other hand, can be more flexible. They can lay-off staff and reduce staffing levels. They can limit park hours.

I would imagine that true park numbers are down, but through manipulation of hours and staffing, one's experience in the parks might be that the park crowd levels remain the same.

I also understand that DVC sales are being hurt by the economy. Oddly, I've also heard that the new offering, Bay Lake Towers has not been hit that bad. I've been working on the new points for the new offerings, and points for 2010 and looking at Bay Lake Towers, it takes A LOT of points to stay there. Which means, one has to purchase more points or bigger contracts if one wants to have, let's say a weeks' stay there.

I have heard that the people who are buying points at Bay Lake Towers, are those not necessarily impacted by the economy.


You can read my further wonderings in my upcoming article in the Wall Street Journal, entitled, What Price Pixie Dust? Fantasy Pays the Price Amongst Hard Economic Reality











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I'm thinking a Pulitzer Prize winner... when can you have it ready for editing?

Lovely pictures Gaylean. You have gorgeous children.

You look to have lost a lot of weight, Jon looks great in uniform, and that snog is impressive!!!

I was going to say the same!!!

 

[iankh]

Great pictures!

 

[iankh]

His Selfness and I went for a walk about town this afternoon. It's funny, because I work down in the Loop, but basically only walk from the bus to the office and the office to the train.

It was sunny and about 35F today. I also tried out geotagging photos.

Here are a couple I took today.

Hisselfness Near the Water Tower

This Shocked Me. It was new to me. A sculpture of American Gothic (Which is hanging in the Art Institute, our art museum)

 

[ibouncetoo]

Love these photos. What do you suppose the baggage charge would be for THAT suitcase?

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[mishoe01]

I had a great time in MD this weekend. It was a bit stressfull as there were lots of people around - David's family - both Saturday & Sunday.

Enjoyed spending the time w/ Ian & Sydney - Lisa was not feeling well, so we didn't get to spend too much quality time together.

Downloading pics now - we had her party on Saturday but her birthday is actually today....can't believe she's now 2.