Originally Posted By MsLindanne I am back! Just been way to busy these days....between work and spring cleaning and dreaming about another Disney cruise. And I mean dreaming! Had another one last night....and I think I am down to a little over 200 days to go....yahoo!!! Hey Joy, going to Disneyland huh? Now that should be fun!! We haven't been in awhile so we are way overdue. Maybe next year!!!
Originally Posted By Disney Joy MsLindanne, you got a cruise countdown. Did I miss that ? or forgot ? YAHOO is right. Yes Disneyland June 1st and planning either WDW Dec for a week OR WDW 4 nights and 3 day cruise on the Dream. I really prefer the 4 night with a sea day, extra $300 and that would really cut up the WDW park days. I want to go to Mickeys Christmas party and see the OSBOURNE lights..... never done either before. I am always planning. Nice to see you back. Sure good to see activity on the Cruise Board.
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Hi Joy! Yes I do have a cruise countdown and it is 207!!! This month I am finally making our reservations and when that happens I will really feel like were going....since were doing the Fantasy for 7 nites and WDW for 5 nights, it takes a few bucks to get together. Plus, were taking my son's girlfriend with us, and I am paying a lot of her way. She is going to pay for her airfare to come out from CA and have spending money, but I am doing the rest. I am such a sweetie! ha..ha.. She is just such a nice girl and my son is crazy about her...so I want to keep this relationship going. Plus, she is like a daughter and since I lost mine (long story) it's fun to have a young gal around....anyway...hope your doing well and planning another trip!!! And yes you are always doing that! ha..ha.. Such fun though huh? I already feel like packing again!!! LOL
Originally Posted By Disney Joy MsLindanne.... you are hooked for life Great news and yes you are a sweetie ! 7 nights Fantasy ~ thats the one we were on in Dec. You will love it & WDW 5 nights .. Now that is a vacation.
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Hey Joy! I am back.... Thank you for the compliment on me being a sweetie! ha..ha... I try! And yes, we are hooked on Disney and can't wait to do this trip in Sept. Were down to 192 days... Your going to be on the Fantasy in December huh? Awesome!!! I want to start packing so bad, but a little to early yet....soon though!! LOL
Originally Posted By Disney Joy MsLindanne hubby and I were on the fantasy this past Dec.... I may sneak in a 3 day on the Dream this Dec and 4 day WDW.. still lots of planning and not set in stone yet.
Originally Posted By MsLindanne 181 days to go Disney Joy! ha..ha.. And I haven't even made reservations yet...LOL. But I am counting down anyway. I plan on making these this month as I know once I do, they expect a deposit and I will have it. Then its a matter of growing those money trees in the back yard to pay off the balance. Sure fun planning thought huh? If you can go again in Dec., well that would be so cool!! Have you noticed all the commercials on tv lately? I love them!!! I want to start packing now!! hee...hee..
Originally Posted By MsLindanne 181 days to go Disney Joy! ha..ha.. And I haven't even made reservations yet...LOL. But I am counting down anyway. I plan on making these this month as I know once I do, they expect a deposit and I will have it. Then its a matter of growing those money trees in the back yard to pay off the balance. Sure fun planning thought huh? If you can go again in Dec., well that would be so cool!! Have you noticed all the commercials on tv lately? I love them!!! I want to start packing now!! hee...hee..
Originally Posted By Disney Joy MsLindanne: HELLO !! Yes make those resrv asap... I actually make a 3 day reser for Dec... but still not sure ...... I want to go 4 night WDW then 3 day cruise. I made the reser to lock in the price and picked a room.. paid deposit. I got DL covered for June. Now I need reasonable plan tickets for Dec. I would love to fly Alaska but they don't allow changes without a fee.. Dec is a long way away. I can't count on last minute deals. WDW rooms aren't so cheap now.. but I expect some sort of deal later...usually you need more than 4 days .. so that may not help. so I may lock in now. Another deposit. Just alot to do and decide. I was hoping to win the Mega Millions Lottery tonight.... All things solved... keep me posted.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy ^^ my 3 day reser is on the Dream. I wanted 4 days to have a sea day - but not for an extra $300.
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Your so good at planning Disney trips aren't you Joy? I try but I leave it up to small world vacations and see what they can do for me. I check the WDW and Disney cruise websites though so I get an idea and your right about WDW rooms rate have gone up. I was surprised. We like to stay at the Caribbean and even that is expensive. The value resorts have gone up too and are so small. Plus, we like a fridge and if we stay there, I have to pay for it. So I might as well use those $$$ and stay at the Caribbean. So many decisions!! On the 20th, I will be contacting Small world and see if they can work some magic. Who do you use as your travel person if you don't mind me asking?? Or do you just do it on your own? I would expect some kind of deal since were going past summer, but these days who know's. All I know is I am dreaming of another cruise and want to go to all the parks...hope this ole body can handle it!! ha..ha..
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Just booked our Disney cruise, along with 5 nites at WDW! Yahoo! Going to be a little expensive, but so worth it. Just think about all the memories were gonna make. I can't wait till September!!
Originally Posted By Disney Joy MsLindanne Hi haven't been on the site for a bit. I love planning the trips. I do not have a travel person. I do it ALL. I research and the more I do it the more I learn. With the internet, I have lots of time and Enjoy the experience. I also have websites that notify me of specials like Southwest & Alaska Air. I once took a DL trip because I got an alert that roundtrip ticket was $100. Within hours it was sold out. It is so easy to book on Disney website. I also check AAA, and my fav motel hotel at DL. I have fav's files on my computer and a click away, move dates around and even a quick call can get a manager special rate. I love doing my own thing and if I want to make changes which I have done often, I do not need to call someone, a click of a button and I have added dates, changed months and once or twice changed from DL to WDW. Thanks to Southwest no penalty. Alaska is nice but once booked you pretty much stuck. Since I book months out and may change. I caution with Alaska. I did purchase a Alaska one way ticket for this Dec 13 to WDW. It was a deal and the hours are great. SO I know I am going. NO Refunds.. and $100 to make a change. Sounds like you got a nice long vacation planned. The longer the stay the better, as it is also cheaper to stay long as you can - since you already there. I also make payments Disney web. SIMPLE When going to DL - you pay for the motel hotel when you arrive. Just need to lock in the rate. DL I usually book a room for the next year while there. Always book months and months out. Even on the Disney cruise I have moved and added dates.... until the deadline for no fees. It is usually 45 days out. The more reservations they receive, the higher the boat prices and hotels. I also check in for lower rates and its easy to make a call and get a reduce price. I guess it all comes down to I enjoy doing my own thing. I almost have TOO many people at work asking me how, what, where, for DL. I need to make a pamphlet to hand out
Originally Posted By Disney Joy Dec 2013 Dream ... after 4 lovely days at WDW..... MsLindanne - I forgot to mention when I booked the room - ALL the values now have Fridge in rooms - NO COST.
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Wow Joy! You must have been a travel agent in another life!!! I can't imagine how you do it and you save so much money too. You mentioned, the value resorts having fridges, do you mean the Value resorts, like the Movies, sports etc?? Now each have a fridge? Wow! That's what I never liked about those because I always ended up renting one at 10.00 a day...drove me nuts... Want to ask you something....we've been posting here for awhile, are you on face book by any chance?? If so, I would love to send you a friend request, if you don't mind....what do you think? We have so much in common with loving Disney and it would be so easy to keep in contact....but I don't want to push. Maybe you've even thought of this too...ha, ha..If you'd rather not, I certainly understand...I met another gal on here, and we've even met and her and her family live in Washington state...she too is a huge Disney fan. Otherwise, we are all booked with Small World Vacations....yahoo!!! 163 days to go... Booking with them, it looks like I am paying the same rate as you would book on the Disney cruise website, but I have an on board credit of $200.00 to start drinking with! ha..ha.. Now I want to start packing, do you think its to early?? LOL
Originally Posted By Disney Joy MsLindanne, Well I don't have the $200 credit but I still love during my own thing. That is so sweet about the face book. I actually don't do face book. This is the only place I hang out at - sometimes. With working, mom lives with me, hubby, grand love ones and my 4 kids - I keep plenty busy. I am waiting for the day I can retire. BUT we can keep in touch here.
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Ok Joy! That sounds good to me....and I totally understand. Lately I am so busy too, but always manage to find a little time to chat on line..... so we will continue to do our thing Laughing place... I would love to retire some day and I am certainly old enough, ha..ha.. But I am gonna keep on working a little while longer. Besides that, I really do enjoy my job....and it helps pay for these trips of which I am so excited for. And yap, the $200.00 credit isn't a bad thing at all and one I am looking forward to spending. LOL. You do really well on your own though, so I certainly understand why you do. I just don't have the time to look everywhere and I am afraid I wouldn't do as well anyway, so I just take a chance with Small World vac. Did you hear about the near drowning on the Fantasy today? So very sad, but parents really need to watch their chilren. Not sure how this ended up but I think it was a 4 yr old little boy and they hadn't even left Port yet....so very sad. Hope he's ok... Have a great Easter!!!! Chat with ya soon!! Linda
Originally Posted By Disney Joy oh no I didn't hear about the boy on the Fantasy. Well I cancelled my 3 day Dream cruise today. Too much running around for 3 days. I am going to stay at WDW for 9 days instead and relax. Now thinking about me and hubby going to Alaska cruise next year with Disney.
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Sorry to hear about the cancelation Joy...but having 9 days at WDW is nothing to snooze about either. In fact I would love that. An Alaska cruise sounds fantastic and something I am thinking about too someday. Until then I am still in love with the Caribbean hoping Captain Jack Sparrow will find me and take me away from all this....ha..ha.. Did you hear about the Fantasy heading back to port today because of medical emergency's? It happened so they were late in taking off but I am sure will make it up to the passengers one way or another.... Guess you just never know. We are down to 149 days so the time is moving right along...I have until the end of July to pay for it all...no pressure huh? Have a great week and keep dreaming Disney!
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Sorry to hear about the cancelation Joy...but having 9 days at WDW is nothing to snooze about either. In fact I would love that. An Alaska cruise sounds fantastic and something I am thinking about too someday. Until then I am still in love with the Caribbean hoping Captain Jack Sparrow will find me and take me away from all this....ha..ha.. Did you hear about the Fantasy heading back to port today because of medical emergency's? It happened so they were late in taking off but I am sure will make it up to the passengers one way or another.... Guess you just never know. We are down to 149 days so the time is moving right along...I have until the end of July to pay for it all...no pressure huh? Have a great week and keep dreaming Disney!
