Yea!!! A Pod Squad Cruise is in the works -- Thanks Pete!

[UrsulasShadow]

Hey, don't worry...there will always be other cruises! I also have the month of May as a "no vacation" month (working in a garden center...busiest time of year), with the added constraint of "if I don't WIN a cruise, I don't cruise"...so there's that. Although if I won the cruise, the job thing would be easily overcome.....

 

[tinkerbellblondie19]

Yeah, by then I'll be in high school and my brother in middle school. While Middle school teachers can be forgiving (well, 6th and 7th grade. 8th not so much as I have learned) High school teachers are not.

 

[chirurgeon]

I have a dilemma. I'm single, no SO, and anyone I would ask to come with me on the cruise is either not willing to give up Star Wars Weekends, or is not into Disney (I know, I find it hard to believe ) and I wouldn't want them to feel left out while Pod Cast stuff was going on. The last time I shared accommadations(sp?) with people I hadn't previously met, I was 12 and it was summer camp. A single in a cabin might be a tad expensive. Anyone else in the same boat?

Kim

 

[UrsulasShadow]

I have a dilemma. I'm single, no SO, and anyone I would ask to come with me on the cruise is either not willing to give up Star Wars Weekends, or is not into Disney (I know, I find it hard to believe ) and I wouldn't want them to feel left out while Pod Cast stuff was going on. The last time I shared accommadations(sp?) with people I hadn't previously met, I was 12 and it was summer camp. A single in a cabin might be a tad expensive. Anyone else in the same boat?

Kim

I have no idea where I'll be, relationshipwise, in May of 2009, but since I do a lot of solo traveling anyway, there's always a possibility I'll be in need of a roomie, too. Let's see how this year goes. But in any case, there's so MANY solo DISers out there, I'm certain you'll find someone to share!

 

[scarlett873]

Awww...I would LOVE to join everyone on a PodSquad cruise! But with our adoption, we don't know for sure when we'll have to travel. At least right now anyway...it's hard to plan further than this coming year. Maybe once plans are announced, i'll revisit the idea. I would LOVE to do this!!

We did a Princess cruise last August and I loved it! DH thought it was alright, but not his favorite thing. And he's not so inclined to do a Disney cruise without kids right now...I dunno...we'll see...

 

[pperfectmom]

Got my fingers crossed for a FREE cruise with the pod squad! I'm not sure I could save enough between now and then although I'm gonna give it a try. Here's hoping we all get lucky this year.

 

[mommyceratops]

Enjoy it while you can...I have one in middle school and one in high school, their teachers aren't as forgiving.

Oh well, time to just wait and see what happens after Pete gets all the details worked out.

Our school goes all the way to high school. I am very lucky, my boys go there, a friend of mine is the 10th grade teach and she loves it when the families take the kids out at that age, because family time is very important. If you look at the importance and impact it can have on a teen, it is worth it.....but most schools do not look at that way because you have the state tests to teach to.....(OT wont go there)

I just started a PT job there and I put in my contract that I get to take off 2 weeks to go to Disney in Dec., I will have to add a cruise clause in mine. But I do half of my work at home so it is not a big deal to make time up.

TMI for anyone!

 

[tinkerbellblondie19]

The main issue in my district is that you only get 15 total absences, 10 unexcused, and you cannot pass, even if you have the highest average in the grade. And unexcused absences are anything that isn't a death in the immediate family or illness. And it is just for that wonderful standardized test prep. Gosh, gotta love it.

 

[DebbieT11]

After having met most of the PodSquad gang (sans Pete), I'm tellin ya, it'll be a freekin BLAST to go cruise with these folks.... I'm starting a savings account NOW.

 

[Renysmom]

I haven't figured out yet how to tell and convince DH about this cruise, but I will LOL. Can't wait for all the details so I can hatch a plan. Thinking there will be plenty of this involved

 

[__disneygirl]

Oh man, I got so excited when I heard Pete talking about all the new prizes and contests and such. That will be SO much fun. I wish I could go! Who knows, maybe i'll get lucky enough to win a spot on the cruise.

and I agree, Pete rocks!

 

[astrodrummergirl]

Wow, if I could go on that cruise it would be the best birthday I have ever had, since the cruise is on the tenth and my birthday is the 12th!!!! Maybe I should ask for it as my 18th birthday present in advance!

 

[tinkerbellblondie19]

Hmm, maybe he can just give cruises to all of us begging on here...

 

[Annette_VA]

Hmm, maybe he can just give cruises to all of us begging on here...

Now that would be nice!

I just put in my quote request from DU

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

I was only kidding earlier about bringing the kids, but now.....I just pulled a quote from Disney and to bring both kids (one will be 15, the other will be 3) will be over $3k for an inside stateroom Looks like the kids may not be coming with us after all!!! Gosh, I really will miss those kids, really I will...

 

[chirurgeon]

I was kind of hoping for a 7 day cruise, but this is only my 2nd cruise. I can't wait. At this point I will be a solo amoung the group, but I don't think I will be lacking for things to do. It's probably good we aren't going to St Thomas or St Maarten. I went there on my other cruise. And spent way too much money on jewelry. I can show it off on this cruise. Any one for a Dolphin encounter on Nassau?

Kim

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

I just pulled a quote from Disney and to bring both kids (one will be 15, the other will be 3) will be over $3k for an inside stateroom.

Well...maybe between the group rates, and misc discounts offered by Dreams Unlimited you can still make it work. (However, I'm beginning to think you are looking for reasons to go on this cruise unencumbered! )

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

Well...maybe between the group rates, and misc discounts offered by Dreams Unlimited you can still make it work. (However, I'm beginning to think you are looking for reasons to go on this cruise unencumbered! )

LOL! okay, good call...you've got me figured out. I can't wait to meet everyone! Anyway, I haven't even heard the podcast yet - I've been trying to figure out the dates from the posts here so I didn't even THINK about group rates/discounts!!! Maybe those kids will make it after all... I guess y'all can count us in - DH already has our dates all figured out. He is planning on us heading down South on Thursday and spending Friday and Saturday in the parks. No word yet on which 2 parks I have to give up - I may have to hit the other 2 after the cruise!

 

[Annette_VA]

...Any one for a Dolphin encounter on Nassau?

Kim

Ooh! Ooh! Me! Me!

I've always loved dolphins. I did an encounter in Bermuda this summer, but I'm always ready for another

 

[Hpyhiker]

We got the quote from DU this afternoon and paid the deposit. We're going

So many questions to ask....