October 27, 2007 - Cruising around the Moon - A Magical All Hallows Eve

[ohsodisney]

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Vital , I say that Costa was my second favorate cruise ever. The kids sail free often and I would LOVE to go again , they have some amazing ships out right now over 100,000 tons with water slides for the kids , and yes best food I ever had also. CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP too.

[Kimmielee]

I just asked a question on the main cruise page regarding the fitness classes at the spa. Sean said to give it some time to get replies because I just posted it last night. But I'm antsy for info:hyper: So I thought I would link to it here in case any of you have the answer.
Thanks,
Christine

:thanks:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1323382

Christine, I checked the thread and see you got the answers! :thumbsup2 I will be hitting the fitness classes as well so I can keep up my routine! Not a size 4 and NEVER have been.... but working on getting healthy!

[Kimmielee]

No far from low carb. I ate 3 yogurts a day just about, I had 4 deviled eggs everyday or some sort of egg. I ate lots of cheese. drank tons of water. I had Subway tuna salad on low carb wraps or tuna salads on wheat. I did this for about 4 weeks before we left on our last cruise and it really worked , I tried so many things and this seemed to do it for me. It seems to be a good balance between lighter carb and lighter fat , mayo has no carbs but yogurt does.



Deviled eggs... yummy. What yogurt brand did you like the best?

[vital]

Christine, I checked the thread and see you got the answers! :thumbsup2 I will be hitting the fitness classes as well so I can keep up my routine! Not a size 4 and NEVER have been.... but working on getting healthy!

If it's not too early in the morning I may join y'all for a Pilates class or something. I may even venture in and cheer you on if you're on the treadmill:cheer2:

[ohsodisney]

Kimmilee, I love yoplait, and most flavors. I always put mine in the freezer for 10 minutes to get them really cold before I eat them.

Am I the only one who can see my jail cartoon for Chris? I am not sure what I am doing wrong.

[vital]

Kimmilee, I love yoplait, and most flavors. I always put mine in the freezer for 10 minutes to get them really cold before I eat them.

Am I the only one who can see my jail cartoon for Chris? I am not sure what I am doing wrong.

You are using Kodak gallery. Join Photobucket and upload your pics there. It's free and it automatically puts your pic in the format to use here. I can see your pics b/c I use Kodak gallery also. When I post a pic from there I have to upload it to Photobucket.com first.

1. Join Photobucket.com
2. Upload your pics
3. When your pics are uploaded, select the IMG link under the pic and copy
and paste it here. It sounds complicated, but if I can do it anyone can!

Here's a couple of pics from our last cruise out of New Orleans. This was the summer of Katrina! Notice how slim I looked there. I'll look just like that again for our cruise if not better!pirate:


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[ohsodisney]

Vital , I love seeing your photos keep them coming . I'm sure you are going to look amazing for this cruise. How old is your son? He looks like he will be around my girls age . I have McKenna, I call her my boygirl. Loves anything having to do with boy stuff, and then there is princess Holly who truely think she is going to be a princess when she grows up.
I am going to go try Photobucket now. Thanks for the help.

testing:
For you Chris

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[Kimmielee]

Our thread just keeps getting better and better... great information being traded, personalities being revealed... PHOTOS are lovely.... We are such a great group. I can't wait!!!! :dance3: :yay: :woohoo:

The T-shirt designs will be something I work on this week to see if they have come up with newer designs AND I thought I'd do some lurking on the past cruise threads to get ideas. :surfweb:

Those of you that have cruised in the past.... by all means, chime in! I liked the Disney shirts from the Disney store but have to scroll back to figure out how that all came together. :coffee:

So.... are we there yet? How much longer? Can anyone else think of anything else? Am I the ONLY nut on this thread? :cool1:

[Babs417]

Maybe we could just get the decal and buy our own shirts? Love everyones pics:thumbsup2 :goodvibes ;) :)

[vital]

Y'all have to go check this video out! It's awesome! The guy that made it is a DISer and here's the link to the thread!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1322506

[ohsodisney]

No Kimmilee you are not the only nut , you can throw me into that mix.
That is a great video Vital

I found these cruise videos also
Let me know if the link doesn't work .

http://video.aol.com/video-category/radio-kol/1668

[Kimmielee]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/72849Kimmielee_Disney_Lover.jpg

[ohsodisney]

Kimmilee, You are one HOT mama ::yes:: beautiful!

I can't wait to met everyone :yay: :yay: :yay:

[Disneygrl36]

It's good to start putting faces with names.
Here are Eric & I in front of the Disney Wonder's Christmas tree Dec 3, 2006.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_2145.jpg
We are thinking of dressing up for Halloween & even though we are traveling without kids, we would be happy to participate in a trick or treat for the kids & give out some treats. We get very few trick-or-treaters at home so that would be a treat for us.
Can't wait to see what kind of events we all decide to do together.

[A fat english gent]

Can we PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE stop all this talk of the fat fella going to jail?,as i just know if my life was ever to take a turn for the worse i get banged up with a 6'4 18 stone chap called Leroy who loved to be called Shirley after lights out and who hated sleeping alone :sad1: ..

Kimm,paula less of the pics girls Ronnie blood pressure aint what it used to be you know....Kimm loose the Hat dear......:rotfl2:

[Kimmielee]

Can we PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE stop all this talk of the fat fella going to jail?,as i just know if my life was ever to take a turn for the worse i get banged up with a 6'4 18 stone chap called Leroy who loved to be called Shirley after lights out and who hated sleeping alone :sad1: ..

Kimm,paula less of the pics girls Ronnie blood pressure aint what it used to be you know....Kimm loose the Hat dear......:rotfl2:

The hat??? It's a Christmas tree I'm standing in front of.... :santa:

Somehow... I don't see you making it in jail.... but what's "18 stone" mean?
:confused3

[Kimmielee]

It's good to start putting faces with names.

We are thinking of dressing up for Halloween & even though we are traveling without kids, we would be happy to participate in a trick or treat for the kids & give out some treats. We get very few trick-or-treaters at home so that would be a treat for us.
Can't wait to see what kind of events we all decide to do together.

Awesome pic!! Where we live, all the kids go to the big subdivisions... we live in the "village" where the houses are older and further apart. We rarely get anyone for Trick or Treat. This will be a treat for us as well! I'm thinking we'll ship candy to WDW so we don't have to cart it on the plane? :woohoo:

[A fat english gent]

"I'm thinking we'll ship candy to WDW so we don't have to cart it on the plane?"

Great idea ROOM 8034 and just ask for the fat fella....:rotfl:

Kimm we have 14 pounds to the stone so if a man is 18 stone that makes him 252 pounds ok?....i was only messing about the hat honest shall i go stand in the corner with my hands on my head or am i forgiven?......:flower3:

[ohsodisney]

"I'm thinking we'll ship candy to WDW so we don't have to cart it on the plane?"

Great idea ROOM 8034 and just ask for the fat fella....:rotfl:

Kimm we have 14 pounds to the stone so if a man is 18 stone that makes him 252 pounds ok?....i was only messing about the hat honest shall i go stand in the corner with my hands on my head or am i forgiven?......:flower3:

Do you have the suite? It is beautiful.

Well of the get chicken wings before the games. We have a place up here where they have 101 different kinds YUMMY ! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Look at all these hotties sailing!

Kimmilee , we are in the country also and have no treat ot treaters so we typically go to Beaver Lake park where they light the hiking trails u with 1000's of carved pumpkins.

[Kimmielee]

"I'm thinking we'll ship candy to WDW so we don't have to cart it on the plane?"

Great idea ROOM 8034 and just ask for the fat fella....:rotfl:

Kimm we have 14 pounds to the stone so if a man is 18 stone that makes him 252 pounds ok?....i was only messing about the hat honest shall i go stand in the corner with my hands on my head or am i forgiven?......:flower3:

You are forgiven.... http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/gen132.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) Thanks for the translation too! I swear I'm going to buy a book so I can keep up with you on the ship... I see a couple of long nights, sitting in the bar... having drinks with the gang and we are asking you... how do you say... http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/talk040.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[vital]

We live in a great area that has LOTS of trick or treaters. We had to stop at the house and empty Ethan's bag! Don't forget I'm driving! If y'all want to send some money for your candy, I'll be glad to pick some up. That way you don't have to pay shipping!
It's an awesome day here! 76, breezy and perfect! I love the south!

Chris, I guess that means you think all of us gals are HOT! :lmao: Sorry, you are just too easy to mess with!

Cleaning this house today made me realize when I win tonight I'll never have to do it again!:banana: pirate:

[vital]

OK peeps! Where ya at? I watched the Magic sail away from Port Canavaral this afternoon and I'm ready to go NOW! If I win tonight, y'all start packing!

The Saints fever has hit Mississippi also! I went to the store earlier and saw all kinds of folks in Saints colors and outfits. Usually its NCAA gear ppl wear but the Saints have taken over! My neighbors on 2 sides are cooking out. Not a good thing when I'm on a diet and have my windows open!pirate:

[ohsodisney]

I'm here for you girl. :) Where were you that you saw the Magic sail away? My husband was down in VA and saw the Magic in dry dock a few weeks ago well maybe a month or so ago . I was so jealous that I had him send pictures via his cell phone.

We had the best wings tonight , Creamy bacon & Chives
Mexican mudpie, sweet and tangy, Pesto , and Spicy Garlic , oh yeah Spicy Blue. Yes I even had a chocolate and peanut butter cup sundae with chocolate mocha sauce. I never start dieting till nearly Spring because if I start to early I blow it.

[vital]

I'm here for you girl. :) Where were you that you saw the Magic sail away? My husband was down in VA and saw the Magic in dry dock a few weeks ago well maybe a month or so ago . I was so jealous that I had him send pictures via his cell phone.

We had the best wings tonight , Creamy bacon & Chives
Mexican mudpie, sweet and tangy, Pesto , and Spicy Garlic , oh yeah Spicy Blue. Yes I even had a chocolate and peanut butter cup sundae with chocolate mocha sauce. I never start dieting till nearly Spring because if I start to early I blow it.

Not fair! Where in the world did you eat? We have a Buffalo Wild Wings here but I go more for the beer than the wings. Hey, when I get a chance to go out I like to relax and have a fewpirate: !

I saw the boat on Twopalmscam.com. I think that's the site anyway. I googled two palms cam and the right one came up. I also had on the Port Canavaral cam. When the boat leaves there it's usually about 30-40minutes before it hits the two palms cam. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Can we go YET?pirate:

[ohsodisney]

Disney cruise horn http://www.hiddenmickeys.com/Cruise/Secrets.html

Vital I was thinking that you and I are going to get along perfectly, I can see us now .http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink004.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) :chat: http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink005.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org):chat: http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink007.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) :hyper2: http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink008.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

We got our wings from a place called wing it. Never knew of them till our friends got them last week for the games. Greg our friend is here tonight but his wife is still working so I am drinking without her and it just isn't the same. I am only on no: 2 for Mikes Hard Lemonade , usaully by now it would be 5 or 6 .:sad1:

You will have to remind me next week about the cam I'm sure I will forget.

[vital]

Disney cruise horn http://www.hiddenmickeys.com/Cruise/Secrets.html

Vital I was thinking that you and I are going to get along perfectly, I can see us now .http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink004.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) :chat: http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink005.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org):chat: http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink007.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) :hyper2: http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink008.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

We got our wings from a place called wing it. Never knew of them till our friends got them last week for the games. Greg our friend is here tonight but his wife is still working so I am drinking without her and it just isn't the same. I am only on no: 2 for Mikes Hard Lemonade , usaully by now it would be 5 or 6 .:sad1:

You will have to remind me next week about the cam I'm sure I will forget.

Kimmielee owes me a night of drinks for something. I can't remember what:lmao: . So I think this will be us:dance3: before that night is over!:banana: *I'm not really going to let you buy ALL my drinks* I just don't want to end up with a:headache: :sick: ! That night will definantly have to be when we have a sea day the next day!

Oh, rer and I are going to break dance at the sail away partyparty:

[ohsodisney]

Kimmielee owes me a night of drinks for something. I can't remember what:lmao: . So I think this will be us:dance3: before that night is over!:banana: *I'm not really going to let you buy ALL my drinks* I just don't want to end up with a:headache: :sick: ! That night will definantly have to be when we have a sea day the next day!

Oh, rer and I are going to break dance at the sail away partyparty:
Oh yes defintely a sea night. I only chose 1 or 2 nights to drink because typically I only drink to get drunk LOL :rotfl: . You will probally not find me besides that and the Martini tasting drinking much. Plus I don't want my kids thinking Mommy's a lush. Last time I was on Carnival they had free Whiskey Sours for 1 hour for all returning sailors and oh yes I am going to drink AS much as I can for that 1 hour, if it's free I'm in. I was out cold in about 1 hour and 5 minutes :rotfl2:
O, so our first night together should like alot like this.http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/dance018.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) ( you and Rer)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/dance013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink017.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink003.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org):grouphug: party: :sick:
I think when it gets closer we should do a name list and cabin number list. I know right now we don't have a cabin because I cheaped out this time and took a cat 12 hoping for an upgrade, if we don't get it by Sept I may try and upgrade us and pay the difference. that or we can bunk with Chris in his suite HEHE:yay: I know there are 2 rooms there.

[DreamCruiser100]

OT: Can you guys give a girl a hand??

1. ACKKK how do I edit my profile/signature...I realized I typed we spent Christmas 2006 at Disney when actually it was 2005 DUH ME!!

2. I opened an account at photobucket, so now how do I post up pics??

3. You guys are hilarious......I have began reading from page 1 and am about on page 42...STOP TALKING OR I'LL NEVER CATCH UP (lol)

4. Is it time yet??

[ohsodisney]

1. Join Photobucket.com
2. Upload your pics
3. When your pics are uploaded, select the IMG link under the pic and copy
and paste it here. It sounds complicated, but if I can do it anyone can!

Here's a couple of pics from our last cruise out of New Orleans. This was the summer of Katrina! Notice how slim I looked there. I'll look just like that again for our cruise if not better!pirate:

Hi Dreamcruiser, Kimmilee helped me with this :)

[Cheshire Figment]

To edit your profile and signature click on "User CP" at the top of the page. That will take you to all your options.

[pjpoohbear]

OT: Can you guys give a girl a hand??

1. ACKKK how do I edit my profile/signature...I realized I typed we spent Christmas 2006 at Disney when actually it was 2005 DUH ME!!

2. I opened an account at photobucket, so now how do I post up pics??

3. You guys are hilarious......I have began reading from page 1 and am about on page 42...STOP TALKING OR I'LL NEVER CATCH UP (lol)

4. Is it time yet??


At the top of the page is Quick Links, in there is edit signature, it appears that is where your past trip info in held. Once you play, preview, and like what you see save it.

Pj

also you can get a simple trip countdown like mine (I added the smiles from this board) at http://v50.net/.

[DreamCruiser100]

You guys are awesome, Thank you SOOO much........Now let's see if I did this right....

[DreamCruiser100]

almost..............need to figure out ticker???

[ohsodisney]

almost..............need to figure out ticker???

You can click on one of our tickers and it will take you there .

[DreamCruiser100]

Is the ticker there now????

[DreamCruiser100]

Ok still need help please................How do I get the ticker to post up???

You guys are sooo helpful THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

[DreamCruiser100]

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/GATOR_CREW/100_4164.jpg


Ahh HAAA so thats how you post a picture!!! This is my DD at Epcot, she was chosen to dance in Morroco with some of the cast members.

[DreamCruiser100]

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/GATOR_CREW/100_3991.jpg

DH,DD,MIL, and Me Christmas Eve 2005

[pjpoohbear]

http://v50.net/cdgenerator.php

#http://v50.net/cd/10-27-2006_Cruising+Around+the+Moon_255-69-0_0-0-0.png#

ticker, copy and paste in signature, remember to take the # away

[DreamCruiser100]

Thank You so much for coming to my rescue!!!
You have been such a HUGE help too me. I can't wait to CUOP and "get to know" you all better.

[pjpoohbear]

As promised the group shot of Pirate's night on the DDD Geek cruise 12/9/06.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/of50590393-27.jpg

[Kimmielee]

3. You guys are hilarious......I have began reading from page 1 and am about on page 42...STOP TALKING OR I'LL NEVER CATCH UP (lol)

I was going to answer your questions but you said to STOP TALKING! :rotfl2:

[Kimmielee]

:wave: great pics everyone! Thanks for sharing!! PJ, the group shot makes me wonder how big our group will be and will we be as good looking in our pirate attire?? pirate:

[pjpoohbear]

The signed up group was 210, and the was the largest group showing of the week.

Pj

[PaDisneyCouple]

WOW!
We were off the Dis for a whole day due to both of us working. We just caught up on the last 3 pages. Very interesting stuff...at one point I laughed out loud and I think caused Sean temporary deafness (I think it was the comment about Kimmielee and the "hat").

We're glad that there will be others joining us in the fitness center. How about a group meet there? We usually hit the gym by 7am. Should we reserve it?
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

OK, Sean's nagging me to finish here. He can't exercise today because he's working 12 hours so I must represent the family at the gym.

I have committed myself to a goal that I know will be a challenge. I would like to complete the scrapbook from our last cruise (2005) and from our Oct 2006 WDW visit by the time of our next cruise. Wish me luck. Maybe this will help pixiedust:

Must go exercise now...have a great day. :cool1:

[Disneygrl36]

Oh a fellow scrapbooker...any others out there??
We could do a scrapbook page meet & all bring things to use & make a page kinda thing. :goodvibes:It's ok if you all think I am a geek cause I know I am.
:lmao:

& it's good to know there will be others getting their drink on :drinking1.
My DH & I did quite a bit of that on our 4 night cruise & enjoyed ourselves alot & ended up feeling like this most nights :dance3:

[Kimmielee]

I had great intentions.... bought all the required "tools" that were popular 4 years ago... have a family of scrapbookers that go for entire weekends to hotels with other scrapbookers, sitting in their pj's doing page after page....:rolleyes:

However, being a single Mom 24/7 (no Dad in the picture for Noah) I ended up giving all my stuff to my nieces to use and one of them (bless her heart) took all of our 2006 WDW and Cruise pics and is working on a book for me.:goodvibes

I feed her $50 every now and then for supplies and have "heard" the book is amazing.... but alas, I am one of those that has no time or room to spread out all the pics to be considered a scrapbooker!!! :rolleyes1

I have learned from those that "do".... how to take pictures with a scrapbook page in mind! Another fellow DISer that is an amazing photographer is also going to help teach me how to position my pics better. :p

[ohsodisney]

PJpoohbear, that is a great picture! How did you manage to wrangle evryone up for that? We tried it on ours but seemed to fail everytime.

I cannot do a scrap book to save my life, in fact I have not one single crafty bone in my body. Patience is a virtue I simply don't have . ARE WE THERE YET is my modo , ARE WE DONE YET is another :rotfl:

Disneygrl , If we get a chance thou I would love to try and help you out with the scapebook. Might give me a chance to learn a new thing. You may want me to help you thou after I had a couple , everything is just a touch more fun with a little bit of help from vodka , gin and vermoth. http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink003.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) especially something I have to sit for more then 10 minutes doing HEHE

Good Morning everyone :cloud9:

[vital]

Just crap!!!! I didn't win the lottery, but nobody else did either! I may have to make a trip and get some extra tickets! It's going to be up to 188mil. That's MILLION!!!!!!!

One good thing happened yesterday, the Saints won:cheer2: . I bet Bourbon St was rocking last night. Glad I wasn't there. I've been on Fat Tuesday and the crowds can be overwhelming at times.

I feel like a Blowfish today. BOYS COVER YOUR EYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Auntie Flo is a byatch! BOYS YOU CAN READ AGAIN.

As for scrap booking, I don't ever print my pics from the computer! Isn't that horrible? I have my pics scrolling as a screen saver and Ethan will sit here and laugh. He's going to be 8 on the cruise for whoever asked, I'm sorry, I don't remember!

It also looks like several of us might need a liver transplant after the cruise! I want to confirm that I like to have a beer or 5 on vacation but I am NOT a lush at home:) . Most likely you will see me with a beer or the drink of the day in my hand, but not staggering around (unless my exMIL comes and can take care of Ethan:lmao: )

I want to ask y'alls opinion on something. I'd LOVE to stay at WL for the 2 nights we'll be there. Here's my delimma. We won't get to the room the first night until after midnight. Then we're getting up and going to MK that Friday during the day to make sure we get to ride POTC. We'll go back to the room around 2 to take a break and change for the MNSSHP that night. Then we'll be out until around 11 or so. I'm having a hard time justifying spending that amount of money for a few hours in the room. I'm now thinking of POFQ or a value. Please give me your opinions. I've stayed at POFQ and fell in love. I've never stayed at a value. It'd probably be ASMusic since I've heard horror stories of the other ones. I'll have my car so I can drive to the park if busses are a problem. HELP!!!!!!!pirate:

[ohsodisney]

Well good morning lady Vital :sunny:

We are staying 2 nights prior which this time we are opting for a cheaper resort so we picked the All Star Movies. We can take the bus from there right to Animal Kingdom Lodge on Saturday to get the Disney Cruise bus. It leaves there at 12:30 but they told us to get there at 12:00 , we may go eatlier and let the girls swim there. We stayed at ALK in April and thats where we left for the 7 day cruise.
My girls picked Movies because of Toy Story and the Dalmations.

Come join us it would be fun to meet someone before the cruise:) :cool1: :yay: :chat:

[Kimmielee]

I'm having the same dilemma... although... I did the Poly for 2 nights... Noah and I are arriving about 1:00 in the afternoon on Thursday. Sarah isn't coming until the same time the NEXT day....

I booked the Poly for close proximity to leave MK, go back to the hotel to rest, meet Sarah, get changed for MNSSHP and then back to MK within a few moments via the boat across the lagoon.

It's horribly expensive but my thought was the valuable time that we'll save. Being able to stay later in the park the night before the cruise... but I could easily cut the price in half by staying at POFQ (good choice Paula - that's my fav mod too!).

If we were to stay in the same place... then you could follow the town car to the pier... so perhaps POFQ is a better choice?:confused3

The difference for me (mostly for Noah) between the Value and the Mods is the lack of a pool slide. That's Noah's favorite part of WDW. We stayed at AllStarMovies last year for the first 5 days of our 12 day dream trip, then the cruise for 4, then POFQ for 3 and by far, he talks about POFQ the most because of the slide. We spent a day at the Poly due to the main pool at AllStarMovies being closed and THAT slide was amazing!!! Since we are arriving on Thursday afternoon and doing MK on Friday... I only bought park passes for 1 day for each of us. I thought we'd do the pool and downtown disney on Thursday.

[vital]

OK, did some research this morning. Here are the prices I came up with.

1. Swan/Dolphin $338 for 2 nights plus tickets. I get a nurse discount!

2. ASMovies $384.16 with tickets

3. POFQ $504.56 with tickets

4. WL $729.56 with tickets

That's not including MNSSHP tickets. Is the Halloween party really worth going or should I get a park hopper and go to say, MGM that night? Just throwing the question out there. We'll be at MK most of the day Friday.

Boy, when you look at the prices like that it's a no brainer which ones should be the top 2. I'm going to join AAA so that will give me a little more discount, but not much.

What category stateroom did y'all book?pirate:

[pjpoohbear]

PJpoohbear, that is a great picture! How did you manage to wrangle evryone up for that? We tried it on ours but seemed to fail everytime.

I cannot do a scrap book to save my life, in fact I have not one single crafty bone in my body. Patience is a virtue I simply don't have . ARE WE THERE YET is my modo , ARE WE DONE YET is another :rotfl:

Disneygrl , If we get a chance thou I would love to try and help you out with the scapebook. Might give me a chance to learn a new thing. You may want me to help you thou after I had a couple , everything is just a touch more fun with a little bit of help from vodka , gin and vermoth. http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink003.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) especially something I have to sit for more then 10 minutes doing HEHE

Good Morning everyone :cloud9:

Ok, did you see the pic of the DIS Captain Sparrow, several pages back? We were on early rotation for dinner, but took the picture at 8:45 pm. So we invaded, yes invaded, the late DIS dinning rotation and took the late DISer's captive for the photo, it was a blast! We had pirate flags, were lead by Captain Jackpirate: and even the Banana was involved, lol.

Pj

[Kimmielee]

OK, did some research this morning. Here are the prices I came up with.

1. Swan/Dolphin $338 for 2 nights plus tickets. I get a nurse discount!

2. ASMovies $384.16 with tickets

3. POFQ $504.56 with tickets

4. WL $729.56 with tickets

That's not including MNSSHP tickets. Is the Halloween party really worth going or should I get a park hopper and go to say, MGM that night? Just throwing the question out there. We'll be at MK most of the day Friday.

Boy, when you look at the prices like that it's a no brainer which ones should be the top 2. I'm going to join AAA so that will give me a little more discount, but not much.

What category stateroom did y'all book?pirate:

I think that MNSSHP is a must do! The park is transformed for the party... the characters dress up in their own Halloween costumes. The parade is one of a kind.... it sets the mood!

Ok, here's the differences for me... but I have 3 people in my party and I included Disney Dining so we can use our table services for a suprise dinner for Sarah....

3 people, 2 nights, 1 day ticket (no hopper) for Friday and dining

Poly $1250.41
WL $980.03 (Paula, does it have a slide?)
POFQ $800.03
AllStars $607.51

I'm nuts to be staying at the Poly.... lol Looks like I'll be calling and switching to POFQ after all....

We booked a Cat 6... I have to have a verandah when cruising... I get claustrophobic!!

[vital]

I think that MNSSHP is a must do! The park is transformed for the party... the characters dress up in their own Halloween costumes. The parade is one of a kind.... it sets the mood!

Ok, here's the differences for me... but I have 3 people in my party and I included Disney Dining so we can use our table services for a suprise dinner for Sarah....

3 people, 2 nights, 1 day ticket (no hopper) for Friday and dining

Poly $1250.41
WL $980.03 (Paula, does it have a slide?)
POFQ $800.03
AllStars $607.51

I'm nuts to be staying at the Poly.... lol Looks like I'll be calling and switching to POFQ after all....

We booked a Cat 6... I have to have a verandah when cruising... I get claustrophobic!!


I only ate there and walked past the pool. I think they have a slide, but I can't really remember. The boat ride to MK was the main reason I wanted to stay there. Laziness at a price! I still can't justify in my mind paying that much more just to sleep there. Hell, I should pack a tent and stay at the campground! It's right across from MK! I'll have to talk to Ronnie and see how his Feb trip goes. Maybe I can talk him into camping with us so nobody bothers us at night! *minds out of gutter* I've asked some questions on the swan/dolphin thread ans will see what they have to say. I'm curious if we could go to Epcot and hop on the monorail to MK from the Swan. That would be great!pirate:

I'm pretty sure we'll do the MNSSHP. I just like to throw options out b/c you never know what you'll hear.

[ohsodisney]

I'm so jealous , I don't think we will be doing the Halloween party because my parents would like to do Sea World. I may double think this. I said for over a year now that I would really like to see Disney at Halloween . What day do they start decorating? They didn't have any information on it when I called about it.
I wonder if Sea World decorates for Halloween. does anyone know?

PJ , I really hope we can all get a picture like that , it would make a wonderful momento.

O.k I guess I am jumping the gun since I just tried to call Disney dining and book Boma's just now LOL :rotfl2: :rotfl: , the gentlemen on the phone must have thought I was a nut. OPPPS forgot 6 months out is the earliest we can book .

Looks like I am keeping the Pirate costume since you all are dressing up, well most of you. It was about 8 sizes too big for me so I am going to see about having it altered.

Kimmilee sounds like you have alot of choices, if it was me and could get the Dolphin thats the way I would go.

Where are the men today?

[Kimmielee]

Where are the men today?

Vital can get the Dolphin at a discount since she's a nurse.... and the above question... I've been asking that for the last 7 years!!! http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/ad/girlpower.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Just kidding fella's.... :rolleyes1

The park is "decorated" but not as fully as it is during MNSSHP.... get them to do Seaworld during the day... and come to the party that night!

[pjpoohbear]

If we have a final count of kids on our cruise (DIS kids) maybe we can get some extra TandT bags at MNSSHP for them to use on the ship for a DIS TandT.

Pj

[ohsodisney]

Hi Pj , thats a perfect idea, no sense packing anything extra from home. Our luggage usaully is bursting from the seams as it is.

Holly :Pinkbounc and Kenna :Pinkbounc thats 2 for us.

Here Kimmilee , for you :rolleyes1 , sorry Ronnie Chris and other men on this board. I'm sure this will be taken off :rotfl2:

[vital]

Hi Pj , thats a perfect idea, no sense packing anything extra from home. Our luggage usaully is bursting from the seams as it is.

Holly :Pinkbounc and Kenna :Pinkbounc thats 2 for us.

Here Kimmilee , for you :rolleyes1 , sorry Ronnie Chris and other men on this board. I'm sure this will be taken off :rotfl2:


Hey men, I think this is the suit for all of you! Why don't y'all check and see if it comes in lime green!

[pjpoohbear]

OH MY! ROTFLMAO!

Pj

[ohsodisney]

I just walked into the kitchen to find both the girls eatting these lovely sandwiches. HMMM.:confused3
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P1010087.jpg

[vital]

Are those skittles or m & m's?
I just walked into the kitchen to find both the girls eatting these lovely sandwiches. HMMM.:confused3
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P1010087.jpg

[pjpoohbear]

or it is cereal?

Pj

[ohsodisney]

I think it is Yogo's. Yes the girls just confirmed , it is Yogo's, http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sick007.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sick015.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[ohsodisney]

Does anyone know if the tickets to get in after dark to Disney are sold seperately and what the price is?

Also did anyone get the sleet storm? We are in Ny and they are calling for a really bad storm, sleet , freezing rain and snow. I already made my sick call into work for tomorrow. You would think since I lived here all my life I could drive in it. http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/transport028.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) but no.

[vital]

No ice storm here, still in the 70's!
The tickets are purchased seperately. I think they are around 50 dollars, give or take a few.

I think I'm just going to book at All Star Movies. It's only for 2 nights and I can't justify spending the extra bucks. It was a good thought, but I'd rather be able to get Ethan some more things on the cruise. He wants to see Blackbeards Castle "one day". I'm going to look up St Thomas and see if we could just take a cab after the pirate snorkel and go explore on our own. That can be done with the extra money saved by not staying at WL.

Well, off to shower for a birthday party.pirate:

[Kimmielee]

Does anyone know if the tickets to get in after dark to Disney are sold seperately and what the price is?

Also did anyone get the sleet storm? We are in Ny and they are calling for a really bad storm, sleet , freezing rain and snow. I already made my sick call into work for tomorrow. You would think since I lived here all my life I could drive in it. http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/transport028.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) but no.

The MNSSHP tickets are separate and cost about $70 for the two of us (1 adult and 1 child). Here is a link with some information: http://www.allearsnet.com/tp/mk/mnssh.htm

We got the freezing rain and snow this morning.... but now it's stopped. They are calling for more tonight and tomorrow a.m..... I have to work tomorrow... grrrrrrrrrr:crazy2:

[ohsodisney]

Hi Vital .:yay: :yay: :yay: , I just decided to go to the Halloween party too. Maybe we can all go together. Which night would you go ? I was thinking Thursday only because I would hate for Barry I and the girls to be up till 1:00 and then having to get up for the cruise the next day. My parents are not going to Disney for the Halloween Party.

We are flying in at 11:00 on Thursday so we will have to pick a time to met.

[vital]

Hi Vital .:yay: :yay: :yay: , I just decided to go to the Halloween party too. Maybe we can all go together. Which night would you go ? I was thinking Thursday only because I would hate for Barry I and the girls to be up till 1:00 and then having to get up for the cruise the next day. My parents are not going to Disney for the Halloween Party.

We are flying in at 11:00 on Thursday so we will have to pick a time to met.

We are going Friday night. I'm driving in and won't get there until after midnight Thursday. I'm just going to leave the party right after the fireworks as we will have been at the park all day. I'm thinking around 1130. As long as Ethan gets about 7 hours of sleep he does fine. I'm hoping he'll sleep on the way to the boat!pirate:

[Kimmielee]

Hi Pj , thats a perfect idea, no sense packing anything extra from home. Our luggage usaully is bursting from the seams as it is.

Holly :Pinkbounc and Kenna :Pinkbounc thats 2 for us.

Here Kimmilee , for you :rolleyes1 , sorry Ronnie Chris and other men on this board. I'm sure this will be taken off :rotfl2:


Oh MY GOSH... I missed this!!! I just happened to see PJ's post about ROFLMAO and thought to myself... ok, what did I miss? OH MY...

Gents... I agree with Paula... these in DIS lime green are a MUST!! :lmao:

Noah and I are also going to MNSSHP on Friday due to Sarah (our sitter that is going with us) won't be arriving until Friday afternoon! I've just changed my ressies to POFQ. Great location for us to get to Downtown Disney easily and still have the slide for Noah! I cut my remaining balance in half because even though the website says there are garden view rooms available at the Poly (dropping my price from $1662.41 to $1250...they ARE NOT available per Disney travel). I now owe barely $700 vs. over $1400. What was I thinking? :confused3

[Babs417]

Dreamcruiser we are going through Lakeland in 39 days on our way to Cedar Key Ill wave:thumbsup2 :) ;)

[A fat english gent]

FOUND IT!!!!!!!

He's me before i added afew pounds.....:rotfl2:

[/QUOTE]...........................:rotfl2:

[ohsodisney]

I really need to get a life because if I post on these boards as many times as I do in one day this means I would have posted 1554 times, yikes , yes I think this is telling me something. Oh yes most of you are going to be right there with me. :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Kimmilee. I just sold my little heart of on Ebay and made enough to pay for the cruise in 3 weeks, thats alot of selling, we don't use CC's anymore since we still seem to be paying off last Aprils cruise/vacation. :eek: Hotel paid too :goodvibes , not airfare thou. If it wasn't for Ebay I don't think we would have been joining everyone on this cruise , it was going to be April 08. Yes I have an Ebay addiction , hate to admit it but I do.

[A fat english gent]

MEMO TO THE CHAPS ON HERE:

This is it chaps...THE LADY'S ARE IN HEAVY DUTY PLANNING MODE FROM NOW ON....:lmao:

PS...You girls heard the one about a new Halloween party at MGN?...Not as full on as the one at the "other park" but a little more frightening than the MNSSHP....:rolleyes1

[ohsodisney]

FOUND IT!!!!!!!

He's me before i added afew pounds.....:rotfl2:

...........................:rotfl2:[/quote]

http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/ad/drool.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/ad/insomnia.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/ad/yikes.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org):rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[A fat english gent]

Please dont laugh at my socks it's an English thing we wear them "ALL" the time....:rotfl2:

[ohsodisney]

Is that my sweater?:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[A fat english gent]

Yes their my pulling socks too,they drive North american lady's wild when i wear them with my sock garters....:rotfl2:

[Kimmielee]

MEMO TO THE CHAPS ON HERE:

This is it chaps...THE LADY'S ARE IN HEAVY DUTY PLANNING MODE FROM NOW ON....:lmao:

PS...You girls heard the one about a new Halloween party at MGN?...Not as full on as the one at the "other park" but a little more frightening than the MNSSHP....:rolleyes1

Hey Chris... a very attractive pic my dear. LOVE the lime green... ah.... suit?

MGM is having a party too? Do tell... where did you find this out? How much more scary???

OhSoDisney.... I have an eBay addiction, but it's buying, not selling... :rotfl2: My bonuses pay for our trip... I work for a great company and I'm very blessed!! I just couldn't continue to justify $1662 for 2 nights!!!!

[Kimmielee]

Please dont laugh at my socks it's an English thing we wear them "ALL" the time....:rotfl2:

Even in the pool? :lmao:

[jordgubben]

Oh, now I'll have to get DH a new swimsuit so that he isn't wearing the same banana hammock as everyone else.

Below is a more modest picture of DH and I...

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/611/51321Copy_of_Shutters0021-med.jpg

I think this might be our costumes for pirate night again. Do many adults dress up for halloween or is that reserved mainly for the kids?

[PaDisneyCouple]

MEMO TO THE CHAPS ON HERE:

This is it chaps...THE LADY'S ARE IN HEAVY DUTY PLANNING MODE FROM NOW ON....:lmao:

PS...You girls heard the one about a new Halloween party at MGN?...Not as full on as the one at the "other park" but a little more frightening than the MNSSHP....:rolleyes1

That's right!
We are in heavy duty planning mode:chat:

This is serious stuff :scratchin

All men and boys please step aside while we ladies take care of business.

:grouphug:

Just kidding. Actually, Sean is more of a planner than me. He usually has his time off from work planned at least one year in advance. He also takes care of reservations for cruise, hotel, flight, etc. He's kindof like a TA in that way. I will start planning clothing to pack a few months in advance. I'll help Sean decide to bring the zebra print or lime green speedo...or both

:lmao:

ok, gotta go and do some of this:laundy:

and eat dinner popcorn::

Happy planning!
Christine

[vital]

Please dont laugh at my socks it's an English thing we wear them "ALL" the time....:rotfl2:

Heh, I didn't even realize he was wearing socks!

As I sit here sucking on a Dumdum, I've noticed it's coconut-pineapple. Reminds me of a certain drink! OK, we are going to have some serious planning withdrawl when this is all over!pirate:

[vital]

Oh, now I'll have to get DH a new swimsuit so that he isn't wearing the same banana hammock as everyone else.

Below is a more modest picture of DH and I...

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/611/51321Copy_of_Shutters0021-med.jpg

I think this might be our costumes for pirate night again. Do many adults dress up for halloween or is that reserved mainly for the kids?

As long as the banana in the hammock isn't dancing, it'll be OK:banana: :lmao:

I'm going to buy a pirate-wench costume and wear it on both Halloween and Pirate Night. I love to dress up!pirate:

[ohsodisney]

Next stop for me, divorce court:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: DH - :happytv:

Me - BLAH BLAH BLAH Disney......

DH:happytv: -

Me - BLAH BLAH BLAH Disney......

DH - :happytv:

Me - BLAH BLAH BLAH Disney......

My Parents - http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/confused009.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Me - http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/talk010.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) BLAH BLAH BLAH Disney .....

http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/confused009.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)
My Parents

Me http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/talk010.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)
BLAH BLAH BLAH Disney.....

[ohsodisney]

:rotfl2:

Oh please this coming from a nation where you call a belt bag a "fanny pack",the first time we came over hazel left her belt bag on the desk at a security desk and a man's voice shouts out "lady,lady you left your fanny pack" i swear my wife moved back across the room to Retrieve it at such high speed i thought i was married to a Ninga....

ps....Nashed,leg it,do one,scarper,means to run away....please keep up :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao:

OH MY GOD , you have no idea how hard I have been laughing over this one, I created a small stream running through in the middle of our house :rotfl2: :sad: :rotfl2: :sad: :rotfl2: :sad: :rotfl2: my girls broke out their tubby toys.

[parrotheadmom]

Hey, you guys look like a fun bunch!:cool1: My family will be joining you on this Magical Halloween Cruise! I have two dd's that will be 11 and 8 at time of cruise. My oldest wants to know if there are any others around her age that she can get to know before we go. This is our first cruise and I will be celebrating my 36 birthday on Oct. 29! So joining you will be Me, DH, DD 11, and DD 8! Can't wait to get to know you all! :thumbsup2

[ohsodisney]

PADisney , Where from Upstate Ny are you originally from . DH is from the Keeseville Plattsburg area.
Yes I have been doing alot of reading http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/chores028.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[ohsodisney]

Hi Parrothead mom , :welcome: as you can see apparently I am amuzing myself on the boards right now. :)

[vital]

Hey, you guys look like a fun bunch!:cool1: My family will be joining you on this Magical Halloween Cruise! I have two dd's that will be 11 and 8 at time of cruise. My oldest wants to know if there are any others around her age that she can get to know before we go. This is our first cruise and I will be celebrating my 36 birthday on Oct. 29! So joining you will be Me, DH, DD 11, and DD 8! Can't wait to get to know you all! :thumbsup2

Jump on in and join us! My DS will be 8. There are several kids going and surely some will be around her age. Welcome to the Wild Bunch!pirate:

[Kimmielee]

Hey, you guys look like a fun bunch!:cool1:


PJPoohbear & her Mom (59)
Love*2*Shop (akd Rachel) with DH (Scott), DS (Kyle - 8) and DD (Madison - 6) and Rachel's Mom Diane ***Celebrating Wedding Anniversary on 10/25 and Rachel's 32nd B-day on 10/29!!!
Kimmielee (aka Kim1)- with DS (Noah - 8) and Sarah (our sitter) ***Celebrating her 24th birthday on 10-24!
Hockeychic (aka Kim2) - with DD (15)
KimSue68 (aka Kim3) - with her DH, DS (6) and DD (4)
Babs417 - KimSue's Mom!
***KimSue68's Sister - with her DD (12), DS (8) and DS (4) and MIL too!
LoriLuvsDisney - with her DH, DD (12) and DS (10) ***Celebrating 25th Wedding Anniversary and DD's birthday on Halloween night!!!
Vital (aka Paula) with DS (Ethan - 8)
Mr. Gent (aka Chris) - with DW (Hazel) DD (Jess - 22), DS (Ryan -13) and DD (Rosie - 13)
rer1972 (aka Ronnie) - Single Gentleman ready to dance!
Lynnderella (aka Lynn) and 2 other families - 1Princessesmom - with her DH, DD (6) and DS (5), 2 DH's and 2 DW's, DD (6) DS (4), DD (4) and DB turning 1!!
PaDisneyCouple (aka Sean & Christine)***Celebrating their 10th Wedding Anniversary!
101DalmFan - with her DH!!
Rambler5678 - with his DW and DD (3)
Brianne&Sami'sMom - with DH, DD (Brianne - 9) and DD (Sami - 4), Mom and Mom's friend
4evryng - with her DH, DS (5) and DS (7)
dmonroe (aka Dana) - with DH (Ward) and DS (Braden - 3) and DS (Logan - 8)
Chesire Figment (aka CF) - not officially booked but hoping to!
Tluvs2talk (aka Teri) - with DH (Rick), DB, DSIL and their two teens!!***Celebrating Teri's Birthday on October 30th!
Disneygrl36 (aka Melanie) - with DH (Eric) ***Celebrating Melanie's 40th Birthday on Halloween!!
jordgubben - with her DH!! ***Celebrating their 5th Wedding Anniversary!
kchartsf - with her DH and DD (7)
GreatWhiteNorth - leaving DH home so she can hang with us for a week!
ohsodisney (aka Maria) - with her DH, DD's (McKenna and Holly -6) and her Mom and Dad! Celebrating McKenna's and Holly's birthday on Halloween!!!!!
DreamCruiser100 (aka Pam) - with her DH and DD (8)
parrotheadmom (aka Lynette) - with her DH, DD (11) and DD (8) ***Celebrating her 36th birthday on October 29th!!!
:donald: :mickeyjum :hmghost: :tigger: :sulley: :maleficen :goofy: :stitch: :figment: :simba: :dumbo: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome:

[Kimmielee]

As long as the banana in the hammock isn't dancing, it'll be OK:banana: :lmao:



If THIS isn't worthy of the Tag Fairy I don't know what is.... :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl:

[parrotheadmom]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I will be keeping in touch.:) Lynette

[Disneygrl36]

Good grief ya'll have been prolific today with your posts.
Planning mode...........wooo hooo...count me in!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1:
Welcome Parrotheadmom.....I love me some Jimmy Buffet too!!! :thumbsup2:
We booked a category 6 for whoever was asking what staterooms & we will probably stay at the Wilderness Lodge for the Friday night before & go to MNSSHP. We are DVC members so a studio there is a pretty good deal for us.
Also, like vital said, I promise I am not a lush at home at least not most of the time.....:drinking1
P.S. Does Mr English Gent aka Chris really have room 8030 & if so when is the party?????

[vital]

Good grief ya'll have been prolific today with your posts.
Planning mode...........wooo hooo...count me in!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1:
Welcome Parrotheadmom.....I love me some Jimmy Buffet too!!! :thumbsup2:
Also, like vital said, I promise I am not a lush at home at least not most of the time.....:drinking1
P.S. Does Mr English Gen aka Chris really have room 8030 & if so when is the party?????

OK. What ipirate: s so great about room 8030?

[Disneygrl36]

Vital 8030 is the Walt Disney Suite & if one of US was staying in that suite I was waiting for an invite to a P-A-R-T-Y...but I read his post wrong & it says 8034. I am such a silly girl. :lmao:

[ohsodisney]

Hi Paula , here is a link for the video for that cabin, it is beautiful
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-stateroom-tour.htm

[vital]

Vital 8030 is the Walt Disney Suite & if one of US was staying in that suite I was waiting for an invite to a P-A-R-T-Y...but I read his post wrong & it says 8034. I am such a silly girl. :lmao:

If you weren't such a lush you might be able to read it right:lmao: ! I'm reading your trip report now. Good job! I have one question though. If we have crappy weather on Castaway Cay can we blame you?pirate:

[ohsodisney]

Ooops I read it wrong too :confused3

[Disneygrl36]

Oh lord :crazy2: that's me sticking my tongue out at you Vital!!!!
I hope I don't bring the curse of the bad CC weather with me this time...I am already trying to be a very good girl so the weather gods smile on me & thus on all of US this time. pixiedust:

[Disneygrl36]

whatcha drinking ohsodisney?????? seems we lushes can't read. :drinking1

[ohsodisney]

Must be something in the water . I'm being a good girl tonight.

I did read it correctly and respond it it correctly the other day , see when I drink I am more on top of things:)

EDIT EDIT , thats read

[vital]

I'm sure the weather will be fine! If it's not, we'll just cozy up to the outside bar and drink some Konch Koolers and try not to fall off of the hammocks!:smokin:

[Babs417]

Welcome Parrothead. My grandaughter is 11 she will be 12 on the cruise. She is verymuch into gymnastics and thinks she shouldnt be missing school for the cruise. Where did she come from:thumbsup2 ;) :) :goodvibes

[ohsodisney]

Well ladies Have a wonderful night. I am heading to bed , the girls and I are sleeping downstairs tonight. They got really use to this since Barry is away Mon- Thursdays. http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sleep025.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)
I am going to say a quick prayer that he decides not to head to DC until the afternoon since they are calling for 1/2 or more of ice with power outages and downed trees. So if I am not on the boards tomorrow you will know the girls and I are eatting out of a can and sitting around a candle :rotfl:

[Kimmielee]

Well ladies Have a wonderful night. I am heading to bed , the girls and I are sleeping downstairs tonight. They got really use to this since Barry is away Mon- Thursdays. http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sleep025.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)
I am going to say a quick prayer that he decides not to head to DC until the afternoon since they are calling for 1/2 or more of ice with power outages and downed trees. So if I am not on the boards tomorrow you will know the girls and I are eatting out of a can and sitting around a candle :rotfl:

Prayers all around for the weather that is hitting us!!! Night everyone!! :goodvibes

[vital]

Nighty Night ladies! Prayers the storm misses y'all!pirate:

[vital]

I just checked on prices for our cruise. My room *cat 9* has gone up $400 since I booked! I wonder if I'll get an upgrade! Doubt it, but a gal can hope.pirate:

[A fat english gent]

WE ARE NOW IN DEBT TO A TOP BIRD ON HERE....Now do i watch the DVD to censer it before we sit down as a family to watch it or just watch it bear?,what happens if Hazel and Jess spot a "WOW we must stay there" OR a "GOD we MUST stay in that suite"......Right while you lazy gits are in bed I've come with a couple of questions we need answers to...

Because were now only in the parks and around Orlando for just one week instead of two we simply wont have the time to just "wonder" round the parks like the Angels in waiting do,we need to be in and out proto...he's MY plan A...idea's welcome

Airport,pick up car "chuckle,chuckle how do you know which red light is a nice red light and which one is a naughty one prey tell?",drop TEAM 1 at Hard rock hotel to check in while simutaniously TEAM 2 hits Walmart with a full frontal assault on goodies needed for are stay,back to Hotel to start arguing who's sleeping in which bed:rotfl: (stop it were not related to Britney)
SUN: Wake 3.00am for a chat (all Brits do this in Florida)back to sleep until 7.00am (if your lucky)The Hulk and The Mummy are calling us big time by 9.am (if it ain't open it should be HELLO WERE HERE OPEN UP NOWWWWWWWW:lmao: ) 4/5pm The girls are now starting to shake a little and starting to here whispering behind me this can only mean one thing THEY "NEED" TO SHOP NOW!!...BED FOR 10PM i kid you not
Mon;off to sea world to see The Dad show as Ryan calls it (better known to you as the shamu show) Back at UV for rest of the day,pack bags as were off to a new Hotel,where? you tell us...
TUES:BUSH GARDENS


1/WHICH PASS IS BEST FOR US?

2/WHERE DO WE STAY FOR THE 5 NIGHTS WHEN WE LEAVE THE HARD ROCK HOTEL BEFORE THE CRUISE?...

ps...Paula babysitter Rosie is on standby for when payment for DVD is given....:rotfl2:

[Disneygrl36]

Gent are you wanting to stay on-site at Disney & are you going to all the theme parks there as well????

[A fat english gent]

Yes we will be staying at one of "micks" cribs....:rotfl2: we have 3 days left on a super hooper passes left over from the last time we came and some big fella called "hurricane" said sorry no parks today....:rotfl:

[vital]

Isn't life grand! I just woke up and it's 0915! Even my child slept late! Finally raining here and talk of freezing rain/sleet. How is that possible? Yesterday it was 75! Blah.

Chris, I couldn't begin to tell you about any of the other parks. I've only been to WDW once myself! Now, when we get to St Thomas, I can give you some hints!

Don't forget that I'm offereing up my candy buying services so it'll be one less thing for y'all to pack.pirate:

[A fat english gent]

Anymore services on offer paula?....:lmao:

[vital]

Anymore services on offer paula?....:lmao:

What did you have in mind?:scratchin
I can't wait to meet the lady that puts up with you!pirate:

[A fat english gent]

She's a top old bird i have to say....Paula can we carry on booze?...i dont really drink myself but the lady's love their wine....no work or school today?...

Thanks again for the DVD the drinks are on us....do you require one sugar lump or two....:rotfl2:

[ohsodisney]

Good morning everyone:sunny:

Hi Ronnie, We stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge last time. It is an absolutley beautiful resort . I am excited that even thou we are cheaping out on the hotel this time that we will still be able to see it because the Disney cruise bus will be picking us up there. Sounds like Hazel may have to final say for where you will be staying thou http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/signs006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/signs007.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)
Cannot believe I am showing this on a thread. It was 11:00 am I just rolled out of bed and headed to the pool for a quick drink :rotfl: the girls were begging to go swimming. They have the best tropical drinks pool side.
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DH is off safe and sound. I was worried because it is a 5 hour drive for him. The weather men were wrong as usual . Wish I had a job that paid me to be wrong. i think they should start out at minimum wage and get a raise only when they are righthttp://www.freesmileys.org/emo/signs146.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Goosh, I sound grumpy this morning. Didn't get my coffee :coffee: yet so off to make a pot. My husband hates my coffee he says I make it too strong. I like mine so that each cup tastes like triple expresso :hyper: :surfweb: . You will find my Mom and I near the coffee shop every morning.

OMG , I cannot belive I am going to be 38 in2 more days:eek:

[vital]

She's a top old bird i have to say....Paula can we carry on booze?...i dont really drink myself but the lady's love their wine....no work or school today?...

Thanks again for the DVD the drinks are on us....do you require one sugar lump or two....:rotfl2:

I think you can take on a bottle in your carry on. Don't know for sure. I've read where you can take on beer! I'll keep researching.
It's Martin Luther King day/Heritage Day/Robert E Lee Day. I guess it depends on your perspective on things. But, no school or work. I work for the state so I'm off!!!!!!
We're about to get ready to go to lunch and a movie. Ethan made straight A's this semester so I'm treating him to a day out.
I'll check back in later!pirate:

[ohsodisney]

Oh quick note:
If you chose the ALK be very leary of the elevators. The girls were very sick on Thursday evening and I decided to get up at 1:00 am and go to see if the desk had and meds. I got on the elevator and pushed the button . The lights went off :eek: and it dropped 2 floors. NO LIGHTS FOR 10 mintues and here I am in the dark trying to hit buttons. Needless to say it felt like MGM studios. They were very quick once they realized I was in damn elevator to hand me $500.00 dollars, I asked them if i could get back on and do it again :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Same day the girls were sick we went to Downtown Disney and went to Wolg Gang Pucks. a lady and her Mom were in line and they started chatting with us. The girls weren't saying much and i said " So sorry they are not feeling well "The one lady came back and said " I work at Bibbideebobbibidee Boutique and I would like to give the girls free Princess makeovers. She even took them shopping .
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Fast forwrd to day one of the cruise . Went to Bingo , yes I am a Bingo addict . I won :yay: Spent it all in the ships stores but I won :yay:

[A fat english gent]

We played and wanted 66 for the "BIG ONE" someone called on 63 i thought are Jessica was going to lamp the poor lady.....she's not one of them "it's just nice to take part" kinda girl's....:rolleyes1

[DreamCruiser100]

Just checkin' in and trying to CUOP.........I don't think I'll ever catch up:crazy2:

I only live about 30 minutes from Disney, in between Tampa and Orlando, If anyone needs me to bring anything for them it will be my pleasure as we are going to drive up the day before the cruise and stay in Port Canaveral. We will have plenty of room since we are driving ourselves. I'd be more than happy to pick up any needed items that you don't want to travel with. If there is anything else I can do just ask, I have been to MK a ZILLION times and have visited ALL the other parks more times than I can count ( Florida Resident annual passes make it SO nice, and affordable too.) We have stayed at all the properties and also camped several times. I hope I can give some sort of insight, or answer any questions for you since you all have been so very generous with yours. I am soooo excited to go on this cruise.....Now I wonder why in the world did I wait so long to indulge........I have a feeling we will become REGULARS on DCL after this one:cool1:

Thanks again to all of you for your insights and somewhat interesting posts:rolleyes1

Pam

[ohsodisney]

We never came close on the BIG ONE but I figure this time we got it in the bag :) . I think you may all have to come and pull me out of Bingo so I can experience more. I think I missed out on alot, sitting at the Bingo sessions everyday . Hey a dollar and a dream:scratchin

Ronnie, How many days are you coming to Florida for before the cruise? Are you staying after the cruise also?

Paula - tell Ethan Congrats http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/signs107.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[A fat english gent]

PAM,PAM,PAM WHAT HAVE YOU DONE DEAR....:rotfl2:

Right question 1

i need a pass for 1 1/2 days at UV,half day at seaworld and a day pass for bush gardens what is my best plan of attack?....pam we need you here dont go anywhere for the next 8 months...ok you can go to the bathroom but be quick :lmao:

[ohsodisney]

Dreamcruiser, thats so nice of you http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/signs001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)
I think we will be sailing Disney every 2 years now, yes it really is easy to become addicted. Last year was our first Disney and after that amazing cruise I said I would only sail Disney now.

My five year old year old just said "I'll give you the tv if you give me the computer":rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: So I guess it's time for me to let the girls have a turn on here.

[A fat english gent]

"Ronnie, How many days are you coming to Florida for before the cruise? Are you staying after the cruise also?"

Am CHRIS,ronnie's the bloke who drives the green DISS train.....:rotfl:

We get to the states on the 13th play in the parks for a week then back to back magic from the 20th until the 3nov home the same day,but only if "mickey" delta force manage to evict us from room 8034.....:woohoo:

[ohsodisney]

I'm so sorry Chris, I knew that, really did need my coffee I guess:cloud9:
Wow, so you are going to Florida for quite sometime, nice vacation :thumbsup2

[Kimmielee]

We're about to get ready to go to lunch and a movie. Ethan made straight A's this semester so I'm treating him to a day out.
I'll check back in later!pirate:

Way to go ETHAN!!!!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[DreamCruiser100]

Congratulations Ethan Way to Go!!

Ok, so here we go

For Busch Gardens/ Seaworld...I suggest this:


Looking for unlimited adventure during your Tampa vacation? Our 2-park ticket is your best value.

With our 2-Park Unlimited Admission ticket, you’ll get:

Savings up to $25 per ticket.
Unlimited admission to Busch Gardens Tampa & SeaWorld Orlando during your vacation.
FREE daily roundtrip transportation from Orlando to Busch Gardens.
$85.00 all ages - an online exclusive offer

For Universal........
http://www.universalorlando.co.uk/tickets.html

[DreamCruiser100]

Those listed above are the best rates I see right now. The transportation from Orlando to Busch Gardens is nice, a charter bus I believe. With the Universal Pass you can also visit the water parks, which are usually still operating thru October. It is almost always warm enough to enjoy them.

[DreamCruiser100]

Oh yeah and if any of you have any additional time. Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, Fl. (about 30 min. from Disney) is a great theme park for a laid back atmosphere. HUGE thrill seekers won't like it but it does have alot of "cool" rides, hardly any lines, a great ice skate show, decent water ski show.....My DD really loves this park because there are hardly ever any lines and she can DO ALOT. It also has an adjoining water park that is FREE with admission.

[DreamCruiser100]

BINGO!!!

I am really excited about that!! Woo Hoo, something fun for me to do while DD gets some Daddy time!!!

[DreamCruiser100]

Is there a prize for having 5 posts in a row?????????????????:banana: :banana: :banana: :sail:

[DreamCruiser100]

How about 6 posts????????????

Seriously, I am CUOP so I just wanted to say, I am soo interested in a "SCRAPBOOK" time...let me know and I will bring some crop stuff. I love the shirt idea and a DIS trick or treat. Awesome. I am here in town so let me know if there is a way I can help.

The more I read the more excited I get.........is it time NOW?????

Oh, and I have never been to St.Thomas or St. Martin so if you have tips or excursion ideas I am here ready and willing to here all about them.

[DreamCruiser100]

OH and are there any pin traders among us?? DD got into this 2 years ago and has quite a few. Is it worth bringing her lanyard on the cruise???

[pjpoohbear]

On the pin trading, yes, there is pin trading in the shops and a officers pin trading night, but this depend on the health status of the ship. If all is healthy pin trading will happen. If there has been illness on the ship, our cruise or the one before ours, there may not be pin trading.

Pj

[ohsodisney]

Pam , is that 7 posts? I think someone finally topped me. :cheer2:

Good do I have a Bingo buddy? I sat there by myself most of the time last cruise . We will have to get a drink or two, seems to ease the pain when you don't win :laughing: , however we are going to WIN :woohoo:

We have been to St Thomas 8 times, I am finally going to break down and go to Megans Bay. St Johns is wonderful if you like to snorkle or take a nature hike.We did Coral World last time and Coki Beach, it was drizzling most of the day but the sun came out now and then , this was the first time we ever had rain there.

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St Marteen - DH and I had a BLAST on the Rhino Riders that I think we are doing it again . Those things are pretty fast . I let him drive because I know I can't. They took us to a quiet cove where we snorkled and went to a beach, there was noone on it. We had fun racing others through the Bay . If anyone else is going on this please let us know , it seems the more the Merry with this one. This is one of the best excursions we have ever been on.

[vital]

On St Thomas we are doing the Doubloon Sail and Snorkel. This is where you ride on a "pirate" ship to snorkel with the sea turtles. That has always been a dream of mine! Then on the way back they break out the RUUUUUM for the big kids and let the little kids sip on Cokes and "sail" the ship. Oh yeah, they also tattoo you! If we have enough time we are going to go to Blackbeard's Castle. Ethan is obesessed with pirates *and his mom is obsessed with a CERTAIN pirate* and I thought he'd like this.

St Maarten is kinda up in the air. I really want to go to the beach at the end of the runway and check that out. Last time we were there Ethan was smaller so we just stayed at the beach by the boat. It was great for him, calm and shallow waters. This time we are heading out! I think he'd get a kick out of the planes almost landing on his head!

Castaway Cay is going to be an "us" morning and an "alone" afternoon. I'm thinking of signing up for the Eco Tour. I've read about this on a trip report where you get on jet skiis and tour around the island. Then they take you about a mile out and you get off your jet skiis onto a sandbar! So you are in the middle of the ocean on a sandbar! I thought that'd be cool! Then it's off to Scuttle's Cove for Ethan and Serenity Bay for mommy and hopefully my DIS friends will have a hammock and a Konch Kooler waiting on me!pirate:

[PaDisneyCouple]

'Twas quite foggy here this morning.
As I went for the paper, the walk seemed unusually long.
Next thing I knew, there was a gentleman in the mist, about 12 stones.
He tipped his hat, and silently moved off into the grey morning.
As he departed, I heard him speaking about his upcoming October holiday....

Long, busy weekend at work. Training a new staff member today, instead of being off. Too much staring at the computer. :surfweb: Must rest the eyes before I compete in an annual invitational rifle match this weekend. As I crashed into bed the last 2 nights, DW would relay the DIS 'o the day. To catch up:
I'm originally from the Binghamton area of upstate NY. A town called Vestal.
Mom and Dad have a place in the Finger Lakes region. :cloud9:
Gent, meant to tell you when I saw you this am :lmao: -we stayed at AKL the night before our 2005 cruise. Last fall, it was CR with an MK view. Both quite nice. CR had the added bonus of seeing the fireworks every night, but without MNSSHP park pass fees. They pipe in the audio over a TV channel in your room. If its Monday, then it must be time to launder the towels! :laundy: gotta go.
Have a nice evening, all!
Sean :groom:

[DreamCruiser100]

OhSoDisney.......YOU SOOO HAVE A BINGO BUDDY,loL
My DD is going to be 8 when we cruise. How old are your daughters? My DD is afraid she won't make friends ( she always does though, not a shy bone in her body)

What a Rhino Riders? Jet Skis? We have not booked any excursions yet so thanks for giving me a heads up on some good ones. They all sound like alot of fun.

[ohsodisney]

I have a Bingo Buddy :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: I know we are going to win. I played Bingo on RCCL almost everyday and all I won was this lousy tee shirt :rotfl2:

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Let me tell you all that I know I am getting older when I am posting these aweful pics of myself especially without make-up on , what am I thinking?, 10 years ago NO WAY !!!! After seeing the RCCL pictures I grew my hair back out :eek: Anyone else like to share their bed head pictures or your spouses? :rotfl:

My Daughters will be 6 and would absolutety LOVE to have an older friend . Holly is Miss social lite, McKenna is more shy.

Oh Chris this is what Barry and the girls had to resort to on the RCCL cruise. Told you no entertainment but our own
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The Rhino Riders are inflatable jet skis, well thats how I would describe them. I couldn't believe how fast they went for being a blow up toy :laughing:



Padisney. Barry did alot of work down in Binghamton and Vestal when they got all that flooding . Our friends live in Unidilla. We are just outside of Syracuse . GO ORANGE :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Paula , if my Dad and Barry decide to do the Eco tour in St Johns the girls and i may join you on the pirate ship, that sounds like fun. I will have to see what my Mom is planning thou. I am not so sure about the turtle part. We did the Stingray swim in Grand Caymen and I was on Barry's back for the whole time except for the 2 seconds I tried to put my down.

[Disneygrl36]

We haven't decided on any excursions yet...guess I better start doing my research & decide what looks fun. I have been to all the islands once, but not on a cruise ship & my DH hasn't been at all. I know I want to go to St John as I think we would enjoy that better.

Paula......we'll see you in Serenity Bay & hopefully it will be beautiful weather so we can all enjoy alot of Konch Koolers. We only had one in Dec cause it was overcast & cold....not good weather for enjoying a frozen beverage really, but we had to try one anyway. :thumbsup2:

[vital]

I have a Bingo Buddy :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: I know we are going to win. I played Bingo on RCCL almost everyday and all I won was this lousy tee shirt :rotfl2:

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P1010207.jpg
Let me tell you all that I know I am getting older when I am posting these aweful pics of myself especially without make-up on , what am I thinking?, 10 years ago NO WAY !!!! After seeing the RCCL pictures I grew my hair back out :eek: Anyone else like to share their bed head pictures or your spouses? :rotfl:

My Daughters will be 6 and would absolutety LOVE to have an older friend . Holly is Miss social lite, McKenna is more shy.

Oh Chris this is what Barry and the girls had to resort to on the RCCL cruise. Told you no entertainment but our own
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The Rhino Riders are inflatable jet skis, well thats how I would describe them. I couldn't believe how fast they went for being a blow up toy :laughing:



Padisney. Barry did alot of work down in Binghamton and Vestal when they got all that flooding . Our friends live in Unidilla. We are just outside of Syracuse . GO ORANGE :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Paula , if my Dad and Barry decide to do the Eco tour in St Johns the girls and i may join you on the pirate ship, that sounds like fun. I will have to see what my Mom is planning thou. I am not so sure about the turtle part. We did the Stingray swim in Grand Caymen and I was on Barry's back for the whole time except for the 2 seconds I tried to put my down.

The turtles aren't guarnteed. They are still wild but this is where they like to hang out. Come join us! You can check them out at their website http://www.doubloon.com . It looks like fun to me! I was in when the said pirate, rum and sea turtles! What more could a girl ask for?pirate:

[vital]

We haven't decided on any excursions yet...guess I better start doing my research & decide what looks fun. I have been to all the islands once, but not on a cruise ship & my DH hasn't been at all. I know I want to go to St John as I think we would enjoy that better.

Paula......we'll see you in Serenity Bay & hopefully it will be beautiful weather so we can all enjoy alot of Konch Koolers. We only had one in Dec cause it was overcast & cold....not good weather for enjoying a frozen beverage really, but we had to try one anyway. :thumbsup2:

Then I may get you to save a spot for me! I've been reading where Serentity Bay is deserted. I'm thinking WTH? That's where I'm going! If we don't do the Eco thing, I'm going to do the family beach for a little bit and send Ethan to Scuttle's Cove for the rest of the day. He has more fun with his friends anyway! I used to feel guilty by putting him in the kids clubs but he still talks about them! I figure he's making his own friends and memories as well. I'm thankful he's as independant as he is and not a clingy child!pirate:

[PaDisneyCouple]

My Dad graduated from SU. I remember competing at the Carrier Dome with my marching band, back in the day... and competing in Rifle against Central Square. Flooding-which time? They got hammered twice: the once-a-1000 year one in June (I think), and again in November. Mom and Dad brought down a book the Press and Sun Bulletin put together about the June flood. It looked terrible. The hospital where I was born had to be evacuated.

[Kimmielee]

On St Thomas we are doing the Doubloon Sail and Snorkel. This is where you ride on a "pirate" ship to snorkel with the sea turtles. That has always been a dream of mine! Then on the way back they break out the RUUUUUM for the big kids and let the little kids sip on Cokes and "sail" the ship. Oh yeah, they also tattoo you! If we have enough time we are going to go to Blackbeard's Castle. Ethan is obesessed with pirates *and his mom is obsessed with a CERTAIN pirate* and I thought he'd like this.

St Maarten is kinda up in the air. I really want to go to the beach at the end of the runway and check that out. Last time we were there Ethan was smaller so we just stayed at the beach by the boat. It was great for him, calm and shallow waters. This time we are heading out! I think he'd get a kick out of the planes almost landing on his head!

Castaway Cay is going to be an "us" morning and an "alone" afternoon. I'm thinking of signing up for the Eco Tour. I've read about this on a trip report where you get on jet skiis and tour around the island. Then they take you about a mile out and you get off your jet skiis onto a sandbar! So you are in the middle of the ocean on a sandbar! I thought that'd be cool! Then it's off to Scuttle's Cove for Ethan and Serenity Bay for mommy and hopefully my DIS friends will have a hammock and a Konch Kooler waiting on me!pirate:

http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/signs009.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) Especially the "pirate" ship on St. Thomas! http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/merv/pirate.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Except for two things.... well, sorta... I am also undecided about St. Maarten. Definately want a beach... not sure which one.

The other difference Castaway Cay.... the morning is the same.. time with Noah... but the afternoon is minus the jet skis... This would be them trying to pull me back to the shore... http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sport036.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)


I just want Serenity Bay... the sun... and lots of Konch Koolers.... http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink003.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[Kimmielee]

BINGO!!!

I am really excited about that!! Woo Hoo, something fun for me to do while DD gets some Daddy time!!!

This is me training for BINGO!!! http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sport011.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Just kidding... if it's raining, I'd like to try it... but if the sun is out... I'll be here -- > http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/happy069.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) (I bring my own palm tree on board!)

[Kimmielee]

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[ohsodisney]

Well . It sounds like Castaway Cay should be a gathering for everyone at least for a few hours. Konch Koolers sound very good. I will admit I have not tried one, but anything with kooler at the end sounds o.k to me http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink007.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) sorta a farewell gathering :grouphug: , bite my tonguehttp://www.freesmileys.org/emo/whacky026.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Oh, I keep forgetting you can all call me Maria easier then ohsodisney , I have met to tell you that for awhile now.

Kimmi your too funny . I haven't seen that smiley yet :rotfl2:

[vital]

That banana slicer is one bad dude!:lmao:

I'm with Kim, if the sun is out, I'm going to be out in it! Hopefully the adult pool! My ex-inlaws have a pool so Ethan isn't much interested in swimming in an overcrowded pool when he could be making flubber or be a pirate!

I'm getting more excited by the day and I think my head might explode!pirate:

[A fat english gent]

Bump....:)

[ohsodisney]

Good Morning everyone :sunny:

Looks like it was a quiet night here.

Chris. No words of wisdom?
No jokes?
Just Bump ?:rolleyes1

[A fat english gent]

Wisdom me?...am married....:rotfl2:

[A fat english gent]

On the pin trading, yes, there is pin trading in the shops and a officers pin trading night, but this depend on the health status of the ship. If all is healthy pin trading will happen. If there has been illness on the ship, our cruise or the one before ours, there may not be pin trading.

Pj

You sound like just the lady to blame for my kids shouts of "pin dad" thiers a pin i "NEED"...oh when did we start collecting those pins prey tell?....

ps....am thinking of starting a new golf club range with a "mickey" stickers on the side or asking BMW to give the seats in the new 5 series "mickey" ears because whenever the kids ask for ANYTHING related to the almighty MOUSE Hazel just says "dont be so mean just buy the kids what they want", you know with that lady's look in her eye....:lmao:

pps....I vote for (PJ) Kim to be are head mistress,what thou you say?...:)

[rer1972]

Just got back into town today (went to visit my parents over the weekend). It is actually kind of cool today 37 degrees last I checked. :goodvibes If it could only stay like this a bit longer.:sad2: Oh well, hope everyone has been okay. Got just over two more weeks for my next trip to the Muddaland, and I am now getting excited. :woohoo: Catch ya all later.

[rer1972]

Wisdom me?...am married....:rotfl2:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[ohsodisney]

Found our thread way at the bottom :confused3

Has anyone else found out what time their dinner is ? I called to ask a quick question and they told me we have the 6:30 seating , I didn't think to ask if they knew our rotation , maybe they don't do that till closer to departure. This is perfect for us since last time we had 8:30 and missed 6 of the 7 dinners. Holly and Mckenna just could last till then .
This is our babies on cruises :cloud9:
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[Kimmielee]

pps....I vote for (PJ) Kim to be are head mistress,what thou you say?...:)


I'm all for that!!!

PJ, I'll PM you the master (mistress) list of our group tonight!

[Disneygrl36]

Then I may get you to save a spot for me! I've been reading where Serentity Bay is deserted. I'm thinking WTH? That's where I'm going! If we don't do the Eco thing, I'm going to do the family beach for a little bit and send Ethan to Scuttle's Cove for the rest of the day. He has more fun with his friends anyway! I used to feel guilty by putting him in the kids clubs but he still talks about them! I figure he's making his own friends and memories as well. I'm thankful he's as independant as he is and not a clingy child!pirate:

Thinking I could save ya a chair....it was not crowded at all when we were there, but the weather was bad as you all know. I have seen lots of pics on nice days though that look like it isn't too crowded. I just want a floatie & a drink..that is my dream. :cloud9:

[Disneygrl36]

Well . It sounds like Castaway Cay should be a gathering for everyone at least for a few hours. Konch Koolers sound very good. I will admit I have not tried one, but anything with kooler at the end sounds o.k to me http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink007.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) sorta a farewell gathering :grouphug: , bite my tonguehttp://www.freesmileys.org/emo/whacky026.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Oh, I keep forgetting you can all call me Maria easier then ohsodisney , I have met to tell you that for awhile now.

Kimmi your too funny . I haven't seen that smiley yet :rotfl2:

Maria........oh lord girl....we haven't even left yet & have almost 10 months to wait & your farewell gathering idea has me feeling oh so :sad2:

[ohsodisney]

Disneygrl, I know way too soon for that thought sorry about that, but it would be a great place for a group meet :grouphug:

This is one of the best DCL video trip reports I have seen in awhile . Maybe some of you have already seen it, but thought I would share the link anyways :)
10 night Wonder (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-124914010396556103)

Good Night everyone :cloud9:

[Babs417]

KIMMIELEE you are our leader:thumbsup2 party: and your doing a great job

[pjpoohbear]

I vote for Kim1 too! LOL. I am just helping with group dinning. I am not a leader, honest. I just have ideas, lol.

Pj

[Babs417]

We all need ideas:thumbsup2 :goodvibes ;) :)

[rer1972]

Hey folks. Gonna try and catch up a bit here. :wave2:

[rer1972]

On St Thomas we are doing the Doubloon Sail and Snorkel. This is where you ride on a "pirate" ship to snorkel with the sea turtles. That has always been a dream of mine! Then on the way back they break out the RUUUUUM for the big kids and let the little kids sip on Cokes and "sail" the ship. Oh yeah, they also tattoo you! If we have enough time we are going to go to Blackbeard's Castle. Ethan is obesessed with pirates *and his mom is obsessed with a CERTAIN pirate* and I thought he'd like this.

St Maarten is kinda up in the air. I really want to go to the beach at the end of the runway and check that out. Last time we were there Ethan was smaller so we just stayed at the beach by the boat. It was great for him, calm and shallow waters. This time we are heading out! I think he'd get a kick out of the planes almost landing on his head!

Castaway Cay is going to be an "us" morning and an "alone" afternoon. I'm thinking of signing up for the Eco Tour. I've read about this on a trip report where you get on jet skiis and tour around the island. Then they take you about a mile out and you get off your jet skiis onto a sandbar! So you are in the middle of the ocean on a sandbar! I thought that'd be cool! Then it's off to Scuttle's Cove for Ethan and Serenity Bay for mommy and hopefully my DIS friends will have a hammock and a Konch Kooler waiting on me!pirate:

Heck yeah we can save a spot for yahttp://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k127/rer1972/smileys/REOutHammockvacation1HL.gif:thumbsup2

[rer1972]

KIMMIELEE you are our leader:thumbsup2 party: and your doing a great job

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[ohsodisney]

KIMMIELEE , Our president http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/signs064.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) :thumbsup2 :banana: :yay:

My Dad called this morning practically having a panic attack about where we were on the ship. Mind you I have been trying to cheap out a bit this time since last April we did it up big with 4 Days at ALK and deck 6 on the ship and 5 days after the cruise down at Busch Gardens and Port Charlotte.. I just made a minor upgrade to an oceanview stateroom for our family and my parents. However this is deck 2 :sad1: . We are not under any of the nightclub or resturants thank goodness so I am o.k with this. Who knows maybe we will get an upgrade . PLEASE PLEASE AN UPGRADE !

I nominate Chris for VP :yay:

[A fat english gent]

KIMMIELEE , Our president http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/signs064.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) :thumbsup2 :banana: :yay:

My Dad called this morning practically having a panic attack about where we were on the ship. Mind you I have been trying to cheap out a bit this time since last April we did it up big with 4 Days at ALK and deck 6 on the ship and 5 days after the cruise down at Busch Gardens and Port Charlotte.. I just made a minor upgrade to an oceanview stateroom for our family and my parents. However this is deck 2 :sad1: . We are not under any of the nightclub or restaurants thank goodness so I am o.k with this. Who knows maybe we will get an upgrade . PLEASE PLEASE AN UPGRADE !

I nominate Chris for VP :yay:


Chris has "V"isual "P"antie line?....:scared1:

No i will be kim (pj's) bodyguard.....:rotfl2:

[A fat english gent]

ohsodisney,a quick question dear would you rather be cat 10 deck 2 or cat 1 on the KEY SIDE?....:banana:

[ohsodisney]

We are rooms 2630 and 2632 right now . Looked like deck 1 didn't have may cabins. I am doing this more for my Dad. he feels the higher the deck the better off you are . I never ventured down to the shallows of the ship so I have no idea what it even looks like. Yes if it was the Titantic we would be the stowaways.:rotfl: Maybe that should be my new signature. LOL that would make my Mom stowaway Sally, I like it :rotfl2:

[rer1972]

We are rooms 2630 and 2632 right now . Looked like deck 1 didn't have may cabins. I am doing this more for my Dad. he feels the higher the deck the better off you are . I never ventured down to the shallows of the ship so I have no idea what it even looks like. Yes if it was the Titantic we would be the stowaways.:rotfl: Maybe that should be my new signature. LOL that would make my Mom stowaway Sally, I like it :rotfl2:

Hey, I'm in gonna be in those depths. Hmmmm, maybe if I'm far enough down I'll hear the sounds of the sea as I go to sleep. Naw, it'll probably just be the engine cranking away. As long as I don't have to listen to "Hi-Ho Hi-Ho It's off to work we go" all night long.:eek:

[A fat english gent]

:rofl: Ronnie ANY room on the ship is better than sitting in your own front room is it not? ..:rotfl2:

ps...been waiting all bloody day for the prices for the REPO cruise,now it's going to be tomorrow before they put us out of are misery...:lmao:

[rer1972]

:rofl: Ronnie ANY room on the ship is better than sitting in your own front room is it not? ..:rotfl2:

ps...been waiting all bloody day for the prices for the REPO cruise,now it's going to be tomorrow before they put us out of are misery...:lmao:

You are very correct. If I have to take my tent and pitch it on the deck I'll do that. :teeth:

[A fat english gent]

Tent building with paula,ronnie?.....almost,almost said something else but i thought better of it....mouth removed from gutter paula sorry....:sad2:

[ohsodisney]

Tent building with paula,ronnie?.....almost,almost said something else but i thought better of it....mouth removed from gutter paula sorry....:sad2:

I can see it now http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/gen041.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/):rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Keep it up Chris and this is where I think you may find yourself http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/gen157.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/gen147.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/ad/bottle.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[rer1972]

Tent building with paula,ronnie?.....almost,almost said something else but i thought better of it....mouth removed from gutter paula sorry....:sad2:

Wow, when you type it out it sound pretty different from when I type it out.:eek:

[rer1972]

I can see it now http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/gen041.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/):rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Keep it up Chris and this is where I think you may find yourself http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/gen157.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/gen147.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/ad/bottle.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

I like that first smiley.:thumbsup2 :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[ohsodisney]

Did anyone else know this? I sailed in April and heard nothing of this .

30 August 2006: Disney Upgrades Bedding, In-Cabin Amenities: Disney Cruise Line is upgrading every stateroom in its fleet with new mattresses and luxurious linens. Disney will also introduce new in-cabin bath and shower products developed by H20 Plus, a line of water-based products derived from marine botanicals. All cabins onboard Disney Magic and Disney Wonder will be outfitted with: Sealy Posturepedic Premium Plus Euro-top mattresses; New pillows; Frette 300-thread-count linens of 100 percent Egyptian cotton; Larger, plusher towels and bath sheets in bathrooms; H20 Plus Spa Sea Marine Revitalizing Shampoo; H20 Plus Spa Marine Collagen Conditioner; H20 Plus Spa Hydrating Body Butter. Concierge level suites will also offer a "Pillow Talk" menu with a selection of hypo-allergenic, feather and therapeutic memory foam options, and additional H20 Plus offerings such as Sea Salt Body Wash and Solar Relief Gel. Not a concierge passenger? Not to worry -- an expanded line of H20 products, including the body wash and gel as well as fruity body balms and a minty foot rub, will be available for purchase in Treasure Ketch, the ships' gift shop, from $8.50.

[rer1972]

Did anyone else know this? I sailed in April and heard nothing of this .

30 August 2006: Disney Upgrades Bedding, In-Cabin Amenities: Disney Cruise Line is upgrading every stateroom in its fleet with new mattresses and luxurious linens. Disney will also introduce new in-cabin bath and shower products developed by H20 Plus, a line of water-based products derived from marine botanicals. All cabins onboard Disney Magic and Disney Wonder will be outfitted with: Sealy Posturepedic Premium Plus Euro-top mattresses; New pillows; Frette 300-thread-count linens of 100 percent Egyptian cotton; Larger, plusher towels and bath sheets in bathrooms; H20 Plus Spa Sea Marine Revitalizing Shampoo; H20 Plus Spa Marine Collagen Conditioner; H20 Plus Spa Hydrating Body Butter. Concierge level suites will also offer a "Pillow Talk" menu with a selection of hypo-allergenic, feather and therapeutic memory foam options, and additional H20 Plus offerings such as Sea Salt Body Wash and Solar Relief Gel. Not a concierge passenger? Not to worry -- an expanded line of H20 products, including the body wash and gel as well as fruity body balms and a minty foot rub, will be available for purchase in Treasure Ketch, the ships' gift shop, from $8.50.

I'd heard something about the mattresses, but thats all. Mmmmmmm Egyptian Cotton sheets. :goodvibes Only way to go.:thumbsup2

[pjpoohbear]

That bed and those sheets were so comfortable! Excellent sleep on my last cruise, lol.

Pj

[ohsodisney]

PJ . Did they also changed the bedspreads? I thought the ones we had looked pretty new. I forgot you went in December lucky you :)

Has anyone been upgraded ? Our last cruise we went from a 9 to an 8, so I am very much hoping that it will happen again at least for my parents.

Ronnie , aren't you happy about the revitalizing shampoo and Spa marine collegan condition , what about that body butter? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Maybe you and, " mouth removed from gutter" geeez seems to be a trend here today. Chris started it !!!!:rolleyes1

Hey Paula where are you today?

[vital]

Tent building with paula,ronnie?.....almost,almost said something else but i thought better of it....mouth removed from gutter paula sorry....:sad2:

I leave for one day and this is what happens?:rotfl2:

[vital]

KIMMIELEE , Our president http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/signs064.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) :thumbsup2 :banana: :yay:

My Dad called this morning practically having a panic attack about where we were on the ship. Mind you I have been trying to cheap out a bit this time since last April we did it up big with 4 Days at ALK and deck 6 on the ship and 5 days after the cruise down at Busch Gardens and Port Charlotte.. I just made a minor upgrade to an oceanview stateroom for our family and my parents. However this is deck 2 :sad1: . We are not under any of the nightclub or resturants thank goodness so I am o.k with this. Who knows maybe we will get an upgrade . PLEASE PLEASE AN UPGRADE !

I nominate Chris for VP :yay:

I like being lower on the ship. Less movement when the seas are rough. Found this out early in my cruising career! We are in room 2570 Cat 9!pirate:

[vital]

Been EXTREMELY busy at work this week. Have to go back in a few for the night nurse staff meeting. FUN!:woohoo:

I'm grateful for those of you who will be joining forces to save a hammock/place in the sun for me at Serenity Bay. I'm a little worried that it's our last stop though. Some of you may be sick of me by then!:lmao: pirate:

[rer1972]

PJ . Did they also changed the bedspreads? I thought the ones we had looked pretty new. I forgot you went in December lucky you :)

Has anyone been upgraded ? Our last cruise we went from a 9 to an 8, so I am very much hoping that it will happen again at least for my parents.

Ronnie , aren't you happy about the revitalizing shampoo and Spa marine collegan condition , what about that body butter? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Maybe you and, " mouth removed from gutter" geeez seems to be a trend here today. Chris started it !!!!:rolleyes1

Hey Paula where are you today?

Does the revitawhateva shampoo and spa marine conditioner wash your hair? If so I'm all for it. Not much need for conditioner though.:teeth:

[ohsodisney]

O.k Ronnie I am soooooo confused. Are you single ? HUH ? What ? I clicked you links at the bottom and which one of those pictures is you? Is it the one with that lovely family? Did I miss something here ? Yes I am blonde but not natural. I need a drink :rotfl: http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink048.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Paula, we are neighbors then :wave:

[rer1972]

O.k Ronnie I am soooooo confused. Are you single ? HUH ? What ? I clicked you links at the bottom and which one of those pictures is you? Is it the one with that lovely family? Did I miss something here ? Yes I am blonde but not natural. I need a drink :rotfl: http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink048.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Paula, we are neighbors then :wave:

I am single. Those are some of my DisBuds.:thumbsup2

[ohsodisney]

I am single. Those are some of my DisBuds.:thumbsup2

http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/ashamed004.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[rer1972]

Be back later tonight folks. :wave2:

[PaDisneyCouple]

Just reading today's newspaper...I see that one of our favorite shows has a new episode tonight. The show is Mythbusters. Fun, and educational too! Anyway, I thought I saw that tonight's 2 hour episode (9pm start) is devoted to pirates. And pirate movies/battles. Thought some of our DIS friends might enjoy this.
Have a nice evening, all.
Sean

[ohsodisney]

Hi Padisney. MY husband is hooked to that show, but since he is out of town AGAIN I will have to watch it for him. :thumbsup2 Thank you.

[DreamCruiser100]

Just wanted to pop in. I have been laughing right along. So glad we will be n such fantastic hands with our newly appointed "HEAD CHEESE". Remember if there is anything I can do since I am so close to the port please let me know.
I am beginning a list of questions I have been unable to find the answers too. Anyone willing to share their knowledge or should I post on the main boards!!!

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

LOOK AT ME I'M DANCIN' I'M DANCIN'

[ohsodisney]

Hey, did you all know that we should be the first or second cruise after Magic's bi-annual refurb. I wonder what changes will be made to our ship before we get on? There will be lots of DISers watching our live reports, lol. I really hope that we are the second cruise after, as the frist cruise last year had lots of work still happening during their cruise.

Penny

PJ , ,I am still reading trying my best to catch up . You are full of information , I didn't know about this either, do you happen to know any more about it?

[pjpoohbear]

Does the revitawhateva shampoo and spa marine conditioner wash your hair? If so I'm all for it. Not much need for conditioner though.:teeth:

I haven't used it yet, lol. Will let you know.

PJ . Did they also changed the bedspreads? I thought the ones we had looked pretty new. I forgot you went in December lucky you :)

Same design, were they new, did not notice, but boy was that bed nice.

PJ , ,I am still reading trying my best to catch up . You are full of information , I didn't know about this either, do you happen to know any more about it?

It looks like there will not be a drydock of the magic this year, rumors are that it will happen next year. But who knows what will be announced in the coming weeks.

Pj

[Disneygrl36]

Just popping in to say hello :banana:

[pjpoohbear]

hello Melanie!

[vital]

One more morning of getting up at the buttcrack of dawn to get to a meeting at 0700! I'm so excited to sleep in Saturday I just don't know what to do!

I think I'm pretty much sold on POFQ for the 2 nights before the cruise. I've stayed there before and I'll be able to follow Kimmielee's towncar to port so I won't get lost! http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/transport014.gif

[DreamCruiser100]

I was just looking at excursions, have any of you been on the Anguilla dolphin encounter? Is it worth the price? What about the Caribbean Duck, we went on a "Duck" tour in Stone Mountain and it was great fun. Any ideas for St. Thomas Excursions? Any other ideas, this is the most frustrating part for me because I am not sure that I should book excursions or just venture out on our own. When DH and I went to the Bahama's on THE BIG RED BOAT ( 13 years ago) We did excursions and loved them all but now we have DD and we have a "budget":scared: Didn't have one of those back in the Honeymoonin' days:hug: I just want to make sure I plan the $$$ if the excursions are worth it. Thanks in advance........................:flower3:

[pjpoohbear]

If is is still around i want to do the screamin eagle jet boat. Cheap and only takes up part of a day.

Pj

[pjpoohbear]

Dates for MNSSHP 2007

Boo! Don't be afraid. The screams heard are squeals of delight, not fright coming from Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party . Seize this rare opportunity to visit the Magic Kingdom ® Park in costume, ride some of the most popular attractions and enjoy some really sweet trick-or-treating with favorite Disney characters in their finest Halloween outfits. With special music, a parade and the spectacular Happy HalloWishes fireworks show, this is no trick — it's a real treat. This event will take place Oct. 1, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 30 and 31, 2007.

Pj

[PaDisneyCouple]

Good morning everyone!
:surfweb:

[A fat english gent]

Morning from a very WINDY UK Sean OR Christine?....:rotfl2:

[Kimmielee]

One more morning of getting up at the buttcrack of dawn to get to a meeting at 0700! I'm so excited to sleep in Saturday I just don't know what to do!

I think I'm pretty much sold on POFQ for the 2 nights before the cruise. I've stayed there before and I'll be able to follow Kimmielee's towncar to port so I won't get lost! http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/transport014.gif


Me too, I can't WAIT until Saturday!!! :cool1: I've been very busy with work... can't believe my company is so generous with maternity leave! (Good for my ***'t, bad for me). She won't be back until April 19th!!! So.... I won't have as much time to DIS as I used to.:surfweb:

Is it time to go yet? :dance3:

[A fat english gent]

Me too, I can't WAIT until Saturday!!! :cool1: I've been very busy with work... can't believe my company is so generous with maternity leave! (Good for my ***'t, bad for me). She won't be back until April 19th!!! So.... I won't have as much time to DIS as I used to.:surfweb:

Is it time to go yet? :dance3:

Kimm have you explained your responsibilities to this BB at work?...They cannot expect you to go MIA from here because of something as trivial as work can they?,i mean,let's not beat about the bush would even go to work if you didn't have DCL cruises to pay for?....:rotfl2:

[A fat english gent]

BUMP...:goodvibes

[DreamCruiser100]

Nobody loves me. Everybody hates me. Guess I'll just eat worms............................................. ...

[Disneygrl36]

I was just looking at excursions, have any of you been on the Anguilla dolphin encounter? Is it worth the price? What about the Caribbean Duck, we went on a "Duck" tour in Stone Mountain and it was great fun. Any ideas for St. Thomas Excursions? Any other ideas, this is the most frustrating part for me because I am not sure that I should book excursions or just venture out on our own. When DH and I went to the Bahama's on THE BIG RED BOAT ( 13 years ago) We did excursions and loved them all but now we have DD and we have a "budget":scared: Didn't have one of those back in the Honeymoonin' days:hug: I just want to make sure I plan the $$$ if the excursions are worth it. Thanks in advance........................:flower3:

I am wondering about the Anguilla dolphin encounter too..anybody know anything. I am thinking about Magens bay on St John for us too!! I don't know if we will do 2 beachy things 2 days in a row...I am fair skinned & if I do I might get burned to a crisp & I don't want that. What about the butterfly farm/island tour anyone know anything about that?????

[Cheshire Figment]

Nobody loves me. Everybody hates me. Guess I'll just eat worms............................................. ...

They are not really very nourishing, unless chocolate covered.

[PaDisneyCouple]

I was just looking at excursions, have any of you been on the Anguilla dolphin encounter? Is it worth the price? What about the Caribbean Duck, we went on a "Duck" tour in Stone Mountain and it was great fun. Any ideas for St. Thomas Excursions? Any other ideas, this is the most frustrating part for me because I am not sure that I should book excursions or just venture out on our own. When DH and I went to the Bahama's on THE BIG RED BOAT ( 13 years ago) We did excursions and loved them all but now we have DD and we have a "budget":scared: Didn't have one of those back in the Honeymoonin' days:hug: I just want to make sure I plan the $$$ if the excursions are worth it. Thanks in advance........................:flower3:

Being our first 7-night, and first cruise where we actually get off the boat (other than CC), DW and I will probably book our tours through DCL. We haven't decided yet, but DW just started floating a few inches off the floor. Due to the dolphin encounter question. It seems our thoughts for tours change weekly over here...
Sean

[PaDisneyCouple]

If I read the DU site correctly, "our" cruise in 2008 will be a special Western, with 2 CC stops. Our plan to rebook onboard and move the date later might turn into rebooking and doing.
Sean

[Kimmielee]

If I read the DU site correctly, "our" cruise in 2008 will be a special Western, with 2 CC stops. Our plan to rebook onboard and move the date later might turn into rebooking and doing.
Sean


2 CC stops would be awesome!!!:cloud9:

Hey everyone... once again work was CRAZY!! I have to be on call everynight until 8:00 p.m. (to cover the west coast) and will most likely be working Saturdays for a while as well.

Glad to see that everyone has so many ideas and great information to share! Is it time to go yet???

[pjpoohbear]

People have really learned to love the Double Dips, it was awesome last month. I would put a deposit down soon, and then check prices on board and transfer if it is a deal.

Pj

[ohsodisney]

Just popping in to day a quick hello :wave:

Does anyone else have a bad hair day everyday? Good graceous!:scared1: :eek:

We are still undecided about booking onboard I am really hoping that for our 10th Anniversay we will be cruising Hawaii, if only Disney cruised there :boat:

Paddisney and Dreamcruiser, We have not done the Dolphin Encounter yet. I thought about it this time but DH is being a pooper about it and my other 5 year olds probally won't remember it to pay the buko bucks so maybe I can be a 3rd wheel , anyone? http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink055.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Oh JK about DH, he is super laid back and an awesome guy. :love:

[Cheshire Figment]

I definitely can be a third wheel. However, I am more interested in meeting up with single women. (And probably older than the average Disney Cruiser.)

[ohsodisney]

Cheshire Figment, QUOTE - Now Working Part Time at Walt Disney World! (Guest Services/Ticket Sales/Turnstile Greeter)

Ooooo, Are you making a Million Dreams come true. pixiedust: ? We will be there on the 25th for the MNSSHP , I'll send ya a picture of us soon so you know who we are :rotfl2:

Why the heck does my hair look like Nancy Graces tonight?

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/nancy.jpg
:rotfl: Yes , yes I am having hair issues today!

[ohsodisney]

I definitely can be a third wheel. However, I am more interested in meeting up with single women. (And probably older than the average Disney Cruiser.)

How old are you looking for , My mom says sometimes she wishes she was single if only for a moment :confused3

[vital]

Good morning peeps! I've been busting my **** at work and went to sleep at 830 last night! I'll be around more tonight and this weekend!

As for the dolphin encounter, we've done it twice and will skip it this time. I'm waiting until Ethan is a little older so we can actually "swim" with them. I'd love to be able to be lifted out of the water by them and pushed a few feet! The encounter is great and makes for awesome pics! We are going to be a bit more adventurous this time with the snorkeling and the beach with the airplanes on it. I'm so glad I have a boy with an adventurous streak in him! When he's around 11 or 12 I want to go on a cruise that stops in Belize and do the cave tubing with him. I think he'd get a kick out of that!

Have a good day everyone! Oh, all that bragging about the weather is loooooong forgotten. It has rained here everyday this week and hasn't gotten above 42 degrees! BLAH! This is not why I live in the south!pirate:

[A fat english gent]

Good morning top bird,how are you and the professor this fine morning...You could come and visit us dear,anytime....;)

[ohsodisney]

As for the dolphin encounter, we've done it twice and will skip it this time. I'm waiting until Ethan is a little older so we can actually "swim" with them. I'd love to be able to be lifted out of the water by them and pushed a few feet! The encounter is great and makes for awesome pics! We are going to be a bit more adventurous this time with the snorkeling and the beach with the airplanes on it. I'm so glad I have a boy with an adventurous streak in him! When he's around 11 or 12 I want to go on a cruise that stops in Belize and do the cave tubing with him. I think he'd get a kick out of that!

We tried the ariel trek and cave tubing in Belize on our November cruise, but unfortunatley the caves waters were too high. So we were only able to do the ariel trek portion. It was one of the main reason for choosing that ship and itinerary so we could do Belize. It was an amazingly long ride to the caves and along the way the bus driver would make these ubrupt stops to point out alligators , but you would have thought not one person on that bus has never seen an alligator before. I literally have a scar on my head from bumping into the seat in front of me or when I hit my head on the metal polls to jump up when he first yelled out LOOK EVERYONE, holy crap I thought it was going to be something big the way he yelled and slammed on the brakes, NO just a damn alligator!:rotfl: For the Northerners who have never seen one this may be great but for me it was like he was yelling " Look Cat ":rotfl2:

[vital]

Good morning top bird,how are you and the professor this fine morning...You could come and visit us dear,anytime....;)

Do y'all have some sand bags Ethan and I can put in our pockets so we won't get blown away? LOL!:lmao:

[A fat english gent]

ALLIGATORS!!.....Bloody hell we get excited at seeing a rabbit in a field.....:rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

[A fat english gent]

So you've seen are weather then?....:lmao:

[vital]

We tried the ariel trek and cave tubing in Belize on our November cruise, but unfortunatley the caves waters were too high. So we were only able to do the ariel trek portion. It was one of the main reason for choosing that ship and itinerary so we could do Belize. It was an amazingly long ride to the caves and along the way the bus driver would make these ubrupt stops to point out alligators , but you would have thought not one person on that bus has never seen an alligator before. I literally have a scar on my head from bumping into the seat in front of me or when I hit my head on the metal polls to jump up when he first yelled out LOOK EVERYONE, holy crap I thought it was going to be something big the way he yelled and slammed on the brakes, NO just a damn alligator!:rotfl: For the Northerners who have never had one this may be great but for me it was like he was yelling " Look Cat ":rotfl2:

HMMM, maybe I should do a cruise to Hawaii and save the tubing for the rivers around here! We'd for sure see plenty of alligators in the tubing rivers in south Mississippi! I know this from experience! Also snakes like to hang from the tree limbs and freak you out when you are going over the rapids and have ZERO control over your tube!pirate:

[vital]

So you've seen are weather then?....:lmao:

YES! I saw all of the ppl holding on to street lamps and even some ppl getting blown down! Looks like when a hurricane hits here minus the rain!

[A fat english gent]

Did you see the Fat fella just walking along the street holding the hands of them two kids who were blowing about in the wind?,that was me and the twins we'd gone out for milk.....:rotfl:

[PaDisneyCouple]

Didn't see any fellas, kids, and milk...but did see video of a plane (taking off, I think), that was angled about 30 degrees off the center line of the runway. Bet that was a fun flight, "Mommy, why are we turning around?" :rotfl: :scared1:

[A fat english gent]

Didn't see any fellas, kids, and milk...but did see video of a plane (taking off, I think), that was angled about 30 degrees off the center line of the runway. Bet that was a fun flight, "Mommy, why are we turning around?" :rofl: :scared1:

:rotfl2: Reminds me once of when we were coming into ibiza and the turbulence was the worse I've ever known,you could hear a pin drop and when we hit an air pocket and fell a couple of hundred feet (felt like a 1000) one women screamed "%^&*" and the whole plane started laughing ...:rotfl2:

[ohsodisney]

Hi Paula , I tried to lighteen up the pictures but they came out a wee bit grainy.
The water was a beautiful mud pie color.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/DSCF0216.jpg
The trek was well worth going for. absolutley amazing!
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/DSCF0207-1.jpg

Off to bring the girls to school. i am quite sure school will be closing early today. We are suppose to get 2 feet of snow off the Lakes 2 inches per hour, damn Michigan, sorry forgot who lived there :rotfl:

[Cheshire Figment]

How old are you looking for , My mom says sometimes she wishes she was single if only for a moment :confused3
Really at least in their 40's. I am 66 but both look and act as if I were much younger. This (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=674837)may give some background.

[A fat english gent]

WOW i remember seeing your post one day on here and thinking what lovely people,now I'll get the chance to buy you a beer OR three....Take everyday as it comes and enjoy them..

ps...The big C can't take-away all your great memories either fella...:)

[ohsodisney]

I am so sorry :sad1: . Sounds like you need someone that is as much a Disney fan as your wife was, I sure hope you find her. Maybe we can play cupid for you on the ship :love: :love1: how about 2? HEHE JK!

This is our weather right now. I just got back a bit ago and cried all the way home. It was terrible. Yes I am from the snow belt capital of the world and yes I cry driving. It started last year after I just had to have the souped up Impala LX , this thing is so damn low that if you hit a small snow rut you are going sideways. 5 miles and hour last year and I'm going sideways on the highway and others are passsing me going 50 in with their SUVS , which we also have but I have to be cool ya know http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/transport001.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org). No more, I am tried of driving and crying plus I already couldn't see so with the tears it looked like a white out :rotfl2: This year I'm buying a Subura or Santa FE . Yup I'm too old to be cool now anyways.

Smokey is in the distance, he apparently doesn't like his stall.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P1010108.jpg

[Rhiluvsd]

We will be cruising on the October 27 with the Magic. We are ecstatic.. This is my life long dream I just turned 30 AND we were wanting to get married on the ship but it is so much money so we will just do so before hand and that will be our honey moon. We are taking two girls 6 and 4. We want to do some things in Florida for a bit first... we are thinking three days...and not alot of expensive things...

I went back and read some people started planning this in March of last year...and kidlets... YOU rock...your patience is absolutely stellar!

I thought I was bad.. I think everyone I know is getting sick of talking about it with me, so voila...this is going to be my home for the next how many months!! And then hopefully I can stick around make some friends and do some cruises on my own! ;)

My email is rhiwork@gmail.com

I am canadian....

OH I have two questions... Why with a travel agent.. I need a discount.....the travel agents here have no discount.

If I fly in on my own..are the ground transfers important..

Disney Insurance..does it rock?

Lastly flights.....flying out of saskatchewan...what is the best way to do that?

[ohsodisney]

Hi Rhiluvsd, Welcome :) to our family, this is such a lovely group here on this thread. Everyone has unique and wonderful personalities.http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/signs046.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Looks like our girls will have many friends :thumbsup2 , our daughters will be 6 on Halloween.

Wish I could help you with all your questions. What I can tell you is that we never took insurance for any vacation. It seems to cover only certain things and I know for us our insurance health wise is covered by our own agency. We are flying down 2 days early to avoid any flight delays, this way what we were going to spend for insurance we are able to use for the Resort.

We always book directly through Disney on-line for many reasons . One being last time I needed to change to a different room that became available and my Travel agency was closed over the weekend . I called the cruise line and they said they could do nothing because I needed to do it though my travel agent. Well I lost out because they were closed till Monday.

I am sure they are others on this board that can help you more. I know PJpoohbear has lots of great information for you What I told you above is only my experiences.

[A fat english gent]

Rhiluvsd welcome dear....ohsodisney, It's Miss PJpoohbear when your addressing The Head...and you should know better...:lmao:

[ohsodisney]

Rhiluvsd welcome dear....ohsodisney, It's Miss PJpoohbear when your addressing The Head...and you should know better...:lmao:


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Sorry I stand corrected :rotfl:

[A fat english gent]

"flying out of Saskatchewan"....Being dyslexic I'd settle for being able to read what the word said let alone where the place is....:rofl: :rotfl2: :rofl:

[Babs417]

Welcome Rhiluvsd:welcome: Sometimes the travel agent gives you ship credit. Its cold and windt in south Jersey but not as cold as Saskatchwan.34 more days till we leave for Florida

[Rhiluvsd]

Oh I am sure this cruise is going to be the start of something....

Though I have heard tons of people say that my girls are too young for most of the excursions....

What do the kids do during the days.....what kind of hours can they stay in their club....and what about palo's?

[ohsodisney]

Oh I am sure this cruise is going to be the start of something....

Though I have heard tons of people say that my girls are too young for most of the excursions....

What do the kids do during the days.....what kind of hours can they stay in their club....and what about palo's?

With the exception of Embarkation Day, the operating hours for the Oceaneer Club and Lab are 9:00 am to midnight or 1:00 am. Later in the evening, mats are provided for younger children whose parents may be out past the little one's bedtime.
Ages 3-7

Oceaneers Club
Children are grouped into two age categories, 3 to 4 and 5 to 7-year-olds. The littlest tykes can choose from some of these fun activities:

Hat's Off to Peter Pan - a time of fun and adventure as you search for the leader of the Lost Boys
Mouseketeer Inspection - the Big Cheese himself comes to inspect the Mouseketeers and leads them in a march to the Oceaneer Lab.
Flounder's Fish Tales - go under the sea and follow Flounder on a magical puppet sea tale.
Storytime with Belle - children get to act out the parts as Belle reads them one of her favorite tales.The 5 to 7 year-olds can take part in special activities just for them, including:

Detective School -- children look for clues, view slides, take fingerprints and perform other fun tasks as they try and solve a mystery.
To Infinity & Beyond - Space Rangers get to help Buzz as he journeys throughout the galaxy.
Eggsperiments -- discover the amazing things you can do with an ordinary household egg in this activity for young scientists.
Picture This - create a special picture frame to capture vacation memories.Most of the shore excursions are for ages 5 and up. My girls were only 4 at the time of sailing and Holly did great. McKenna on the other not so well. We were paged often because she was very sad and wanted to be with us. Nightlife for my DH and I was little to nothing so this time thank goodness my parents are coming along , Grandma already said McKenna can stay with her at night so my Dad, Barry and I can enjoy some of those later shows.

The girls ate with the Oceaneers group while Barry and I enjoyed Palos. Make sure you are on-line to book Palos at 3:00 am EST the day your are finally able to book. The good time spots go quickly.

[A fat english gent]

Looks like the "swat planners" are being wheeled out now...:surfweb: :coffee:http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/chores013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/chores019.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/chores030.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)........:rotfl2:

[pjpoohbear]

Rhiluvsd, on flying, how far are you from the boarder. I fly out of Buffalo, because I will be damned to be paying all those taxes to fly out of Canada.

Pj

A title, oh no that won't do ... I am only helping for group dinning (i.e. if you want to share the same rotation and sit in close location or at a table with/to other DISers), and will throw out any and all knowledge I have gleaned over my three cruises, DVC stays and WDW adventures, lol. Stop trying to get me in trouble, lol.
For dinning we are looking at the Early/Main Seating and on the rotation that will have us in AP and Lum for Semi/Formal, and PC for Pirate night, I believe that rotation sits at 5:45, (others being 5:30 and 6:00 pm.)

[PaDisneyCouple]

Just got off the phone with our TA. We decided to do REAS again. :love: Did it last cruise, when it had a couples massage, instead of the robes and cruise-long pass to the Rainforest Room. Figured being able to book Palo/excursions at 105 days our was an added bonus. :banana:
Welcome to Rhiluvsd. Gosh, the list is so long now, I think we're in the first half of the group. DW mentioned that our group is closing in on our 2000th post. I can't even remember what page we were on when we joined.
Regarding travel insurance: we've gotten it, but only for our cruises. The company we used through our TA appears to have better coverage at lower prices than DCL's offering. Definitely will fly in the day before. Just in case there are any flight issues.

[PaDisneyCouple]

Pj-
I've forgotten, and since we have some new friends...what info do you need to link up people's dining?
Sean

[Rhiluvsd]

I am thinking that there are farrrr to many choices.

We are just above the border like two hours...but Minot isn't helping much.

[pjpoohbear]

Pj-
I've forgotten, and since we have some new friends...what info do you need to link up people's dining?
Sean

For now, just that your are interested and what seating you are assigned now, Main or Late?

When We get closer I will PM everyone who wants to link and get the rest of the details required.

Pj

[vital]

I'm so glad it's Friday! I've been so busy this week I need a cruise RIGHT NOW!

CHRIS-I think I saw you holding your kids while they were flying off the ground!:lmao:

Welcome to all the newbies I've missed in the last week! Join in and whatever you do, don't miss the sailaway! Rer and I will be breakdancing while Kimmielee takes pics and Chris holds our drinks!:dance3: :banana:

ohsodisney-Your pic is EXACTLY why I live in the south! And by the way, what and where is smokey? I don't see crap in your pic in the distance except a shadow of a tree!:rotfl2:

[ohsodisney]

I'm so glad it's Friday! I've been so busy this week I need a cruise RIGHT NOW!

CHRIS-I think I saw you holding your kids while they were flying off the ground!:lmao:

Welcome to all the newbies I've missed in the last week! Join in and whatever you do, don't miss the sailaway! Rer and I will be breakdancing while Kimmielee takes pics and Chris holds our drinks!:dance3: :banana:

ohsodisney-Your pic is EXACTLY why I live in the south! And by the way, what and where is smokey? I don't see crap in your pic in the distance except a shadow of a tree!:rotfl2:




I was going to make it the Find the hidden horsey picture, but it just sounded to corny, see so yes you made me do it anyways . There is a hidden horse.

[vital]

I think I can see some spindley legs in the pic. I'm not going to say where in case someone else wants to play! The pics of the cave tubing look really cool! I may have to do that after all!pirate:

[Kimmielee]

OH I have two questions... Why with a travel agent.. I need a discount.....the travel agents here have no discount.

http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/signs046.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) Glad to have you with us! You will find we are a very friendly group!!

As for a TA... I used one because based on the category I booked, I got a $200 discount from DCL and my TA matched it! So... getting on the ship I'm $400 to the good right from the get go! PM me if you'd like a name!

http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/greet009.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) Hey everyone else!! I wish I could say the work week is over for me... but I have to go into the office tomorrow! http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/greet013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

I can't wait until Mid-April when my assistant returns :yay:

I also signed up to be the Committee Chairperson for Noah's Tiger Cub Scout troup... WHAT WAS I THINKING??? http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/shocked003.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

So... good to see we have another unsuspecting family joining us! We just keep getting bigger and better...

PJ - thanks for keeping us organized!

[vital]

PJ, I just read lbgraves' trip report and it looks like y'all had a blast! I'm hoping we can live up to that bill!

PS I'm still looking for our team mascot. It might have to be a Captain Jack Sparrow. I dont think I can top Bobby the Banana!:banana: pirate: