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  1. VKtravel

    Surprise the Teens or Not?

    Thanks a bunch! I think I will take your advice. Overheard daughter saying last night that she was planning a sleepover with friends during the holiday break. Don't want her to have to break any plans.
  2. VKtravel

    Surprise the Teens or Not?

    DisneyOma and PollyannaMom, you guys are making a great point. I literally just heard my daughter mention something about having a sleepover during Christmas break! We weren't going to take them out of school so they wouldn't miss any tests or assignments...BUT this would mess with their...
  3. VKtravel

    Surprise the Teens or Not?

    They like Disney and have asked to go because they barely remember when we went to the park. But I definitely don't expect the big reaction that we got from the Disney Cruise reveal. The good thing is that they are always up for something new and exciting. They definitely want to see Epcot...
  4. VKtravel

    Surprise the Teens or Not?

    Okay, I need help here. We are taking our teen daughters to Disney and Universal for Christmas break and they don't know it yet. We went to Disney World when they were 6 and 4 which they knew about (but now don't remember) and the Disney Cruise when they were 9 and 7 which was a total surprise...
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    Surprise the Teens or Not?

    Okay teens, I need help here. We are taking our teen daughters to Disney and Universal for Christmas break and they don't know it yet. We went to Disney World when they were 6 and 4 which they knew about (but now don't remember) and the Disney Cruise when they were 9 and 7 which was a total...
  6. VKtravel

    Let's use this thread to keep track of IGT, OGT and VGT assignments?

    Thanks a bunch!! That gives me a lot to consider! You are right about the ships. I never really thought about the fact that when we sailed on the Dream, it was the first year out so it was totally packed. Now that it's been a little bit, we might get lucky! Fingers crossed! :thumbsup2
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    Let's use this thread to keep track of IGT, OGT and VGT assignments?

    I'm wondering the same thing. Would it warrant waiting until 75 days out from a June-August sail date? TIA
  8. VKtravel

    Guarantee Status vs. IGT/OGT/VGT

    Okay, I hope I'm not being a little too crazy here but is it possible to get VGT for June-August time frame? I know that is usually when ships are probably full. Our last cruise we booked in advance but DH is still "thinking" he might want to go this year when kiddos get out of school...
  9. VKtravel

    If you surprised your kids, how did it go?

    How awesome!!!! I am loving the reaction! Hope you guys have a great time! I'm so glad you remembered those heels...that might have been a deal breaker!:rotfl2:
  10. VKtravel

    If you surprised your kids, how did it go?

    Thanks for the nice compliment! Try this link! It should have some pretty cool ways to do the surprise. The tips are listed on the park tab but of course will work for the cruise. Good Luck!:thumbsup2 http://www.wdwinfo.com/columns/how-to-pull-off-a-walt-disney-world-surprise-trip.cfm
  11. VKtravel

    If you surprised your kids, how did it go?

    The anticipation and planning the surprise is hard but probably the best part! Hope you have a blast on your cruise!
  12. VKtravel

    If you surprised your kids, how did it go?

    Thank you! I like to say it's MY DNA, not my husband's! :lmao:
  13. VKtravel

    If you surprised your kids, how did it go?

    We had a scavenger hunt to surprise the DDs the day before we flew to FL. Keeping a secret for 7 months was the HARDEST thing in the world since I am a blabbermouth! We almost spilled the beans several times. It was the best thing in the world to see the look on their faces when they found out...
  14. VKtravel

    Port Canaveral hotels

    We stayed at the Marriott Courtyard for our trip last year. It's called a Fly, Snooze, Cruise package. We flew into Melbourne, FL. Our total for 4 people (2 adults 2 children) was $323.00. That's $233.00 for the room and transport for two and $90.00 ($45 each) for the transport of the other...
  15. VKtravel

    2014 Itinerary - when available??

    I talked to DCL this morning to ask about linking ressies as we are taking grandparents and brother's family with us for 2014. It ended in discussing 2014 dates and she mentioned that it would be next month :confused3??? I WOULD LOVE IT if that were the case but I think she was referring to...
  16. VKtravel

    How much time did your kids spend in the clubs?

    My kids DID NOT want to spend time with us!! They were too busy in the kids clubs to be bothered with Mom and Dad!! :rotfl2: DDs are 9 and 7 and had so much fun that they felt it was their duty to shut it down every night! One night we decided to go to the movie as a "family". DD 7 states...
  17. VKtravel

    Cruise budget categories

    YES!! We are planning on another one for 2013! I did a dumb thing and didn't rebook while on board so I missed out on the discount I would have received :sad1:. But we are still trying to pin down our date along with other family members. DDs don't want to do anything but the Fantasy so I...
  18. VKtravel

    Cruise Vacation Outlet - any reviews

    We used CVO for our first cruise and Dawn took great care of us. With each payment that was madeit showed DCL on my statement. I had NO trouble whatsoever getting the OBC. There was a card in the cabin waiting for us that stated we had a "gift" from CVO. I contacted DCL to verify long before...
  19. VKtravel

    need hotel with pool :) Port Caraveral

    Take a look at the Courtyard Marriott in Cocoa Beach. You can walk to the beach, they have a pool, and they are the sister hotel to the Hampton Inn next door. We along with a bunch of other people walked next door to take advantage of their free breakfast. I don't know if we were supposed to...
  20. VKtravel

    Cruise budget categories

    I need the numbers so I know how many pennies to put in the DCL piggy bank! This was a first cruise for the family so i kept tabs on everything! Here is my breakdown from our 5-Day Dream Cruise we did this past July: 1100.00 - Roundtrip airfare for 4 from TX to Melbourne (saved 500.00...




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