SIL wants to go on a cruise next year w/us. She has 2 kids & when pricing the rates are the same for the first 2 occupants. DH is NOT a Disney person (doesn't go to parks when she takes the kids). I told her to order the DCL DVD & he would easily...
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Archive for April, 2010
Talking a nonDISNEY person into a cruise
Sailing 1/23/2011: anyone in for fish extenders?
January 23, 2011 7 night Mexican Riviera aboard the Disney Wonder Anyone want to do Fish Extender's on this sailing?!?! If so, send me a private message including your cabin # and number of people in your cabin and I will start a list and keep it updated. :woohoo: :boat::boat::boat::boat::boat: Participants! Kidlette/Ryanmcin, Cabin #6311,...
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Linking reservations/different seatings
Two friends have decided to join me on our cruise. I have main seating, but now only late seating is left. We were planning on linking our reservations. Do you think I should keep main dining in hopes this might better their chances to have them moved to main seating? Any advice is appreciated!
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At Castaway Cay which way does the ship dock?
At Castaway Cay which way does the ship dock? Fake pictures on the internet show both directions. Which side are the fireworks shot off from can you see them from the verandah? We have a room on the Port side on the Dream. April 2010
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Carnival Cruise Line to reward military families and friends – Examiner.com
Carnival Cruise Line to reward military families and friendsExaminer.comMiami-based Carnival Cruise Lines today announced a special promotion in honor of Memorial Day honoring military personnel. Between May 1 and 31, 2010, ...Carnival's Memorial Day Promotion Allows Military Personnel to Book Up to ...Newman PRall 2 news articles »
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Disney Dream Suites
Does anyone know if there will be a Roy Disney or Walt Disney Suite on the Disney Dream? Also, does anyone know how many people these suites can sleep on the Wonder or Magic?
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Paper Decorations For Cinco De Mayo
Decorating is part of the fun whenever you celebrate. Think how bland Christmas would be without all the lights and colorful balls on the tree. Take decorating to a whole new level and make some traditional Mexican decorations for Cinco de Mayo.
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Mark Wilhelm is a free man at last – Daily Telegraph
ABC Online Mark Wilhelm is a free man at lastDaily TelegraphFormer deputy state coroner Jacqueline Milledge will later this year reopen the long-running inquest into Ms Brimble's 2002 cruise ship death. ...Inquest to reopen as Wilhelm walksSydney Morning HeraldWilhelm walks free after Brimble death trialABC OnlineMark Wilhelm walks free on Dianne Brimble drug chargeNEWS.com.auNinemsnall...
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Do you think we could expect another “kids sail free” for next Spring?
I know this past winter/spring they offered "kids sail free" for April sailing. I'm a cruise newbie so I don't know if I should book now for 2011 or hold off? It would be a huge savings since I would be traveling with 4 children. If I book now could they adjust if our...
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CC tram and Cookies questions
We are on the July 25th double dip. I know Pelican Plunge is open. We are excited to try it. Have they already extended the tram or will we have to walk all the way from the beginning of the family beach? Can you get mats/floats further down...that's a long way to drag 3...
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Teenagers on CC
I'm on the double dip sailing 5/30 and I just found out they had cancelled the Wild Side excursion on the first CC day. I'm SO upset, because I was going to use this to "force" my ds15 to make friends, or at least people he could talk to for the rest of our...
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Norwegian Cruise Line: Ships more full than ever in first quarter – USA Today
USA Today Norwegian Cruise Line: Ships more full than ever in first quarterUSA TodayNorwegian Cruise Line says occupancy on its ships during the first quarter of 2010 was running at 107.9% -- an all-time high for the period. ...Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results for First Quarter 2010MiamiHerald.comNorwegian Cruise Line posts Q1 lossSouth Florida Business...
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What are the chances of getting gty rooms next to each other?
We just booked two gty rooms. I realize that our room assignments will be totally random. I called Disney and asked them if they take it into consideration and they say they do (but obviously don't guarantee anything). I am just wondering if anyone here has had luck getting their gty rooms next to...
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Inquest to reopen as Wilhelm walks – Sydney Morning Herald
ABC Online Inquest to reopen as Wilhelm walksSydney Morning HeraldMrs Brimble's first husband, Mark Brimble, has campaigned for reforms of the cruise ship industry since her death from an overdose of GHB and alcohol on ...Wilhelm walks free after Brimble death trialABC OnlineMark Wilhelm walks free on Dianne Brimble drug chargeNEWS.com.auWilhelm free on Brimble...
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Skipjack to cruise at National Harbor – Washington Post (blog)
Skipjack to cruise at National HarborWashington Post (blog)A historic skipjack (a sailboat designed to dredge for oysters) owned by the city of Baltimore will run cruises and private charters at National Harbor in ...and more »
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Questions for a first timer
We're planning our first Disney Cruise for June 2011 - we're (DH, DD(4) and me) taking a 4 night Bahamian cruise. I have a few questions: How are tips handled on the cruise? Are towels provided for use at the pools and destinations or should we bring our own? Do I need to bring...
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Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results for First Quarter 2010 – MiamiHerald.com
Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results for First Quarter 2010MiamiHerald.comNet Cruise Cost for the period decreased 3.5% to $261.6 million from $271.2 million in the prior year and increased 2.7% on a per Capacity Day basis. ...and more »
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Group cycling?
Anyone do this? Is it like spin, or is it pretty easy? Is there an instructor and music? How many bikes?
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Good Points About The Damaged Auto Auction
When most people pay to get damage to their cars repaired, there are some who spend their money to buy damaged cars. There is one simple reason for this - nothing is as cheap to buy as a damaged car; it may be available at a fraction of the cost of the equivalent new...
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KNIGHT AND DAY Movie Photo with Tom Cruise & Cameron Diaz – Daemon’s Movies
Daemon's Movies KNIGHT AND DAY Movie Photo with Tom Cruise & Cameron DiazDaemon's Movies20th Century Fox has released the first photo for their new upcoming star studded flick KNIGHT AND DAY which stars Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Peter Sarsgaard ...Boxborough youngster acting in Tom Cruise film, 'Knight and Day.'Wicked Local Boxboroughall 2 news articles »
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