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Verandah Man

05-11-2006, 11:01 AM

My family and I will be heading to the Philly Airport in a few hours for our flight to Orlando. We will be spending the night at my mom's place in Lake County, then will be heading to the port area on Friday. We will be stopping by The Perfect Gift to pay Shirley and Norm a visit, then we have a DISmeet planned for Grills at 5:30, followed by another meet around the pool at the Radisson Friday evening.

Can anyone guess what we'll be doing Saturday morning, that's right, biting at the bits to get to the DCL Terminal and on the Magic!!! :cheer2: :yay: :cheer2:

I'll be changing the name of this thread to "Live from the 5-13-06 Magic" once we board and get settled in!!!

I have also started a blog on my webpage at www.verandahman.com

Bye for now,
Andy :wave2:

nzdisneymom

05-11-2006, 12:39 PM

Andy -
Have a great trip! I'm looking forward to your trip report, pictures, etc. as I know you'll have a great time and you always have tidbits of information to share for those of us traveling vicariously :) Be safe, and bon voyage!

castlegazer

05-11-2006, 01:25 PM

BON VOYAGE!

http://www.pbol.com/pechter/disney/disney_magic/images/DisCr19.jpg

Thank you for the web cam shots on our meet thread too! Take care and have a MAGICal vacation!

AshAlytwins

05-11-2006, 01:31 PM

Have a magical time!!!!

captchris

05-11-2006, 01:34 PM

Enjoy VerandahMan! I will look forward to reading your reports.

castoff

05-11-2006, 01:49 PM

Andy: Have A Magical Time ! I am so excited for your family :Pinkbounc :cheer2: Wish I was there with you ! I am all settled in now and ready for your reports. :surfweb:

WDWLVR

05-11-2006, 01:51 PM

Have a great time Andy! Take care of the ship - we'll be on it two weeks after you board!

my3m

05-11-2006, 02:08 PM

Hopefully, you could provide what day is formal, semi formal, pirate night, what excursions are fun etc, etc.

Have fun

Verandah Man

05-11-2006, 02:17 PM

Hopefully, you could provide what day is formal, semi formal, pirate night, what excursions are fun etc, etc.

Have fun

I can help with some of this info already:

Formal Night will be Sunday
Pirate Night will be Tuesday
Semi-Formal will be Thursday

As of right now, we don't have any excursions planned for this cruise.

Hygiene99

05-11-2006, 02:59 PM

To Funny ...

Have a great trip..

Peter & Jenn.. :sunny: pirate:

Dixielady908

05-11-2006, 04:23 PM

:wave2: bye....have a MAGICal trip and looking forward to reading your trip report. Heres to great weather and smooth sailing.....

Denise

CNB1124

05-11-2006, 04:44 PM

Hope you have a fabulous time!

DutchsMommy

05-11-2006, 07:14 PM

Have a fabulous trip Andy - only two more sleeps!! :cool1:

CJLKIM

05-11-2006, 08:23 PM

Have an absolutely MAGICAL time Andy! Can't wait to read your reports! :woohoo: Be sure to take care of our ship! :teeth:

GrayFal

05-11-2006, 08:33 PM

Have an absolutely MAGICAL time Andy! Can't wait to read your reports! :woohoo: Be sure to take care of our ship! :teeth:
Yes, our ship, Kris!
We are at the 6 month mark...

Andy and Hazel...have a MAGICal Trip!!!

Verandah Man

05-12-2006, 12:10 AM

Now that it is after midnight, I can say, we will be sailing tomorrow!!!

Our flight was late leaving Philly and we arrived an hour late in Orlando. I wrote in my journal during the flight, but that info is in my laptop, and I haven't hooked that up yet. I'm sitting here at my mom's using her computer. We are all very tired and getting ready for bed.

More to follow!!!

Echo queen

05-12-2006, 12:55 AM

Verandah Man

05-12-2006, 06:17 AM

I am so glad your doing a live report :thumbsup2 According to my passporter and other cruisers formal night is Monday, Pirate night is Wednesday and Thursday is semi formal night. Is this correct? Please advise :wizard:

I will be tuned in to make sure your back in time seeing as we are next. :banana: :banana: :banana:

The Formal Night and Pirate Night are on different nights then the Western Caribbean, which I believe you are sailing on, correct? We are headed out on the Eastern Carribean tomorrow.

Echo queen

05-12-2006, 08:00 AM

Ok, thanks. :thumbsup2 Sorry, I thought you were on the Western, it makes since that they alternate each week. I hope you have time to give a smoke and traffic (best route to port) update. :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

michelle9343

05-12-2006, 08:59 AM

Have a MAGICAL cruise. Look forward to reading your updates!

captchris

05-12-2006, 10:10 AM

[QUOTE=Verandah Man]Now that it is after midnight, I can say, we will be sailing tomorrow!!!

Our flight was late leaving Philly and we arrived an hour late in Orlando. QUOTE]

Late leaving Philly?? That is a surprise! LOL :rotfl2: That is one airport I try not to fly through, but I suppose if the price is right and if it was for a cruise, I would fly through it.

mommasita

05-12-2006, 10:41 AM

Hi Andy,

So glad to see your report.. :cool1: :cool1: I hope you and your lovely family will enjoy a completely Magical cruise...May :tink: :tink: spray you all with pixie dust...I will watch you :sail: :sail: away.. :grouphug: :woohoo: :wave: :wave: :wave: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :surfweb:

christinou

05-12-2006, 10:49 AM

Have a wonderful trip......

BethA

05-12-2006, 11:46 AM

Thanks for the report--I love live reports!!
Leaving Phila--did your bags make it--that seems to be a big problem there.

Let us know how the Radisson is. We have stayed there before, but I have read some negatives recently here.

Enjoy every minute of your cruise!! We are all so jealous.

Beth

my3m

05-12-2006, 11:49 AM

she's a bartender. Last November, she was assigned in Rockin Bar D, I am not sure if she will be in the same assignment. I think she mentioned she may be in Cove Cafe'.
Have fun!

:) Ana

Babs417

05-12-2006, 12:48 PM

Did you run into any storms out of Philly?Hope not it was bad here last night .Have a great trip cant wait for ours.

joksten2000

05-12-2006, 01:22 PM

I've decided to help do your job while your gone Andy, so no worries

John

LAMPSKIES

05-12-2006, 01:27 PM

FINALLY!!!! A "live from" report!!! I knew you wouldn't dissappoint us Andy!! Have a Magical sailing and I'll be watching.....Don't forget to let Pikey know us Turkeyday sailors will be back!!!!

Credit Man

05-12-2006, 02:42 PM

Have a great trip, Andy. Looking forward to your report.

glindamood

05-12-2006, 02:43 PM

Here is to smooth seas, sunny skies and a very MAGICal trip!

:sunny: :boat: party:

Thesmithsinde

05-12-2006, 02:52 PM

Hannah wanted me to tell you to "Have a great cruise"!!!!!!

Enjoy.

Your friends from DE.

lmok

05-12-2006, 02:59 PM

We are so looking forward to your reports. I hope you and your family have the best time ever.

:cheer2:

Mishetta

05-12-2006, 03:00 PM

Me too!! Wishing you a great time & smooth sailing! :thumbsup2 Make sure everything is up to par since we'll be boarding the ship just hours after you disembark! :thumbsup2

Verandah Man

05-12-2006, 03:47 PM

Here is a pic of my niece's daughter by the pool at the Radisson taken a few minutes ago. Here daddy bought her and her sister a virgin tropical drink, but I think Annalyse enjoyed the whipped cream more!!! LOL!!!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/May2006VacationandCruise-1.jpg

Verandah Man

05-12-2006, 03:57 PM

I posted a longer message on "My Blog" this morning. Click on my webpage www.verandahman.com and then click on the link to "My Blog" in the left hand column.

We will be heading to Grills for a 5:30 DISmeet in a little while, I hope to take some more pics there and post some later if I have time. I am in our room at the Radisson right now using a wireless connection.

steveandtonya

05-12-2006, 04:08 PM

Verandah Man

05-12-2006, 04:22 PM

Hey Andy, Glad you are almost on the ship. What town does your Mom live in Lake county? I applied for a job with the VA in Leesburg. Hoping I get it so we are able to jump on Florida rates. Have a great time. We'll be riding along with you. Steve

My mom is in a little community called Forest Hills(Lake County), it is just across the St. Johns River near Deland, Florida which is in Volusia County, and is about a 45 minute drive north of Orlando.

Hygiene99

05-12-2006, 04:29 PM

pppiglet

05-12-2006, 04:51 PM

Love reading your blog!

nzdisneymom

05-12-2006, 04:59 PM

It's 5:15 p.m. which means you guys are about to have your Grills meet... enjoy!

Disneyfan37

05-12-2006, 07:47 PM

Hope you and family have a great week!I look forward to reading all about it!

Have a great time!

Maria

winotracy

05-12-2006, 08:04 PM

Andy and all May 13 cruisers, have a Magical Time! Can't wait to hear all about it! :cheer2: :woohoo: :rockband: :sail:

Verandah Man

05-12-2006, 08:49 PM

"DrCavin" with his family along with "arndtge" and her family met my family at Grills for our mini DISmeet this evening. We all had a nice time meeting and sharing our evening meal. Everyone is so excited about the cruise tomorrow. Sorry, but I didn't get any photos this evening.

carole88

05-13-2006, 12:19 AM

Andy - Hope you have a Magical time!

Verandah Man

05-13-2006, 05:47 AM

My mom and I just got back from watching the Magic arrive back into Port Canaveral this morning. Here is one of the photos I took this morning and the Magic was coming up the channel. I am so pumped to get back on the Magic, I can't put it into words!!!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/2006May13thDisneyMagicCruise-10.jpg
Disney Magic Saturday May 13, 2006 5:15am Port Canaveral Florida

kab407

05-13-2006, 06:05 AM

Cool picture Andy. Have a great trip!

Verandah Man

05-13-2006, 06:55 AM

Here is another shot of the Magic as she was preparing to dock earlier this morning.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/2006May13thDisneyMagicCruise-15.jpg

We are getting ready to have some bagels and orange juice for breakfast, then I will be taking our rental car back to Budget at 8am.

Scratch42

05-13-2006, 06:57 AM

Have A Most Magical Journey!

j

Hygiene99

05-13-2006, 07:41 AM

Thanks for taking us on your Journey... :thumbsup2

wltdsnyfan

05-13-2006, 08:17 AM

;) Any, have a wounderful cruise with the family. :boat: :cheer2: Thanks for the pictures. I always woundered what the Magic looked like when it was coming in.

BethA

05-13-2006, 08:24 AM

I can't wait to read your live posts!!!

Disneyfan37

05-13-2006, 08:35 AM

Great photos Andy!I am so looking forward to reading your live reports!Have a fabulous week!

Maria

lunsusie

05-13-2006, 08:38 AM

Have a Magical cruise, Andy, and take care of our ship. We sail in two weeks!
:sail:
Here's wishing you fair winds and calm seas......

Shannon1984

05-13-2006, 08:42 AM

Well, I just dropped my parents off at the airport. They will be joining on the Magic in a couple of hours. Wishing everyone a wonderful vacation. :sunny: If you see Ragdoll(my mom), at the cruise meet, tell her Happy Mother's Day for me. Have Fun everyone! :banana:

2angelsinheaven

05-13-2006, 09:10 AM

http://www.glittermaker.com/created/114752661239605.gif

Have a wonderful cruise DISer's... Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms sailing!

Shannon1984

05-13-2006, 09:26 AM

OH NO, I just got a call from my mom. They had to evacuate their plane! The fire in the engine light came on, but they said that there was no fire and the flight is going to be delayed because they have to clean something out. If ragdoll misses the DIS meet, their room # is 2060 if anyone wants to say Hi.
Hopefully they make it in time!!

donmil723

05-13-2006, 09:42 AM

Andy, Thanks for the pictures. It's not often we see the Magic (or the Wonder) all lit up at night. She's beautiful! Have a fun trip with all the other May 13 cruisers. We'll be boarding as you disembark! Your trip reports are already increasing my excitement level and I'll be reading them until we head to WDW Wednesday morning!!!!!!!!

Shannon, sending pixie dust to your mom so that she doesn't have any more problems with her vacation!

Donna

taeja71

05-13-2006, 10:27 AM

:bounce: :cheer2: :banana: Have a fantastic time! Post pics of your door signs and your banner if you can. I'm so excited for you all! :woohoo: :wave: :yay:

mommasita

05-13-2006, 11:26 AM

Ok it is 11:40 AM..YOU ALL MUST BE DYING TO GET ON THE SHIP!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: Thinking of you guys..Have a nice lunch.. :woohoo: :woohoo: Anxiously awaiting some news.. :wave:

BethA

05-13-2006, 11:29 AM

Hope your mom doesn't get too held up--those kinds of things are why we go the day before--we seem to have bad luck with air travel.

captchris

05-13-2006, 12:26 PM

I am sure you are on by now...either at Topsiders of Parrot Cay. Looking forward to your next report.

GrayFal

05-13-2006, 12:35 PM

Yes, I can just taste those shrimp......... :woohoo:

So Andy, did you get an upgrade ?????

Hannosmom

05-13-2006, 02:28 PM

Joining in to wish you all a Bon Voyage! :sunny:

Verandah Man

05-13-2006, 02:40 PM

We are now "LIVE" from the Magic. We had a very hairy start to our day and almost didn't get to board, I will explain more later. But the important thing is, we are aboard, had lunch at Parrot Cay, and that yummy orange mango soup, I had two bowls, plus a good supply of shrimp!!!

We were able to request our server from our first cruise back in August 2003, we will see Roberto at dinner tonight at 6pm. We have the LAP dining rotation.

A DISmeet is planned for 3pm at the Mickey pool, so I will be helding there in a few minutes.

More Later,

Andy

wltdsnyfan

05-13-2006, 02:44 PM

:wizard: Any, Glad you got on board. Happpy to hear these live reports.
Enjoy! :woohoo:

4KsLUVDisney

05-13-2006, 03:44 PM

Andy...I am so excited about reading your live posts. We are going on our first ever cruise on DCL on June 1 but on the Wonder and we can't wait. Your posts makes us want to be there right now.

Can't wait to hear about the trip. I swear I log onto my computer 15-20 times a day just to check for new posts and to leave everything I can about our upcoming cruise.

Have a great trip!!!!!

:banana:

DWeaver

05-13-2006, 04:21 PM

Looking forward to your reports, Andy. Thanks for sending them so quickly. We board the Magic in 3 weeks and I do so love to read "live" reports. Have a great time. :cool1:

2angelsinheaven

05-13-2006, 04:50 PM

Saw Andy this morning in the terminal and I am well am looking forward to his reports.

Andy glad your family got things worked out and onboard, I'll be waving as the ship passes our place in a few... bon voyage!

2angelsinheaven

05-13-2006, 05:01 PM

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/pf33fb422e13ee57578aa66f6ef2a6c54/ef05561a.jpg
Here's a photo of the Magic I took today during the life boat drill, maybe we can spot some DISer's in there.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/p9e4f70f4af331ac6baf227b57d21ded2/ef0557c8.jpg
Magic in the beautiful Florida sun

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/pdaf86f60c1cc3b39f43123894d519246/ef0552ed.jpg
Another of the Life Boat Drill

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/p6b99aeedb23a48003821ec386d94f802/ef055116.jpg
The Mickey Logo

That's all folks... hope your Cruise is Magical and can't wait to hear from all the "live" DISer's onboard. :Pinkbounc

Verandah Man

05-13-2006, 05:07 PM

We just pulled away from the terminal at 5:10pm, a few late passengers and luggage arrived at the very last minute.

Our capatian is Captain Tom, cruise director is Rachel, and the band is The Beach Bugs.

We have 6pm dining, so I have to get back to the cabin and get ready for dinner!!! :thumbsup2

Verandah Man

05-13-2006, 05:09 PM

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/pf33fb422e13ee57578aa66f6ef2a6c54/ef05561a.jpg
Here's a photo of the Magic I took today during the life boat drill, maybe we can spot some DISer's in there.

We were on that side, just left of the tall lamp post on deck 4.

Thanks for everything D, and give our thanks to everyone in the terminal, they are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2angelsinheaven

05-13-2006, 05:11 PM

Andy, glad all worked out. Have a yummy dinner, we're here super jealous...lol! We'll be on the Wonder soon enough, came home to find some of our docs so we're doing the Doc Dance tonight. Thought I heard the horn a little late. (Added a few more photos)

Timon

05-13-2006, 05:15 PM

Have a Magical Voyage! Looking forward to the reports! :sail:

BethA

05-13-2006, 05:18 PM

The Beach Bugs?

Are they new? Were they any good?
I know a lot of people like rachel, but I was hoping Brent was stil cruise director when we sail in June. We didn't really care for her.

Thanks for taking the time to let us all sail with you!!

lbgraves

05-13-2006, 05:38 PM

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steveandtonya

05-13-2006, 05:38 PM

Andy, I e-mailed you a shot of the Magic going by Two Palms. I know you're having a great time.

Steve

steveandtonya

05-13-2006, 05:41 PM

lbgraves

05-13-2006, 05:44 PM

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lbgraves

05-13-2006, 06:45 PM

:wizard: This is the link:
http://www.orlandosclosestbeach.com/cam.html?cam=2

wltdsnyfan

05-13-2006, 07:24 PM

:wizard: This is the link:
http://www.orlandosclosestbeach.com/cam.html?cam=2

:thumbsup2 Thanks! Now I have a new camera to watch. ;)

tigger53

05-13-2006, 07:46 PM

andy, happy vacation to you and your family. when i saw your picture of the magic coming into port i got a nostalgic pang in my stomach as i have been on deck ten a few times as the cruise was coming to an end and my family and i would stand there savoring every last minute. have a great time and thanks for the reports.

DutchsMommy

05-13-2006, 08:31 PM

CJLKIM

05-13-2006, 08:46 PM

Hope your first night is magical. You should be wrapping up dinner now and perhaps heading out for some entertainment? Anyway, looking forward to hearing all about it and what happened before boarding (yes, I'll admit it, I'm a nosy person :teeth: :rolleyes: ).

We just hit the 6-month mark until we sail and the excitement has really began to hit our house. The kids are so excited...this will be their first time (we went last fall) so I am all about being nosy!!!! Bring on the info... :woohoo:

MOMTOCUTESTDOGEVER

05-13-2006, 10:29 PM

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/2006May13thDisneyMagicCruise-10.jpg
Disney Magic Saturday May 13, 2006 5:15am Port Canaveral Florida[/QUOTE]

This is sad for me--Dh and I got off of the ship this morning. Take good care of her.

MOMTOCUTESTDOGEVER

05-13-2006, 10:33 PM

We were able to request our server from our first cruise back in August 2003, we will see Roberto at dinner tonight at 6pm. We have the LAP dining rotation.

You are killing me!! Tell Roberto and Claudia that Gwynn and Earl say Hi. He was our server last week and he was awesome!!!!!

MOMTOCUTESTDOGEVER

05-13-2006, 10:37 PM

I really do hope you have a great time!!!! I'm going through a little bit of withdrawal but will live vicariosly through you! :thumbsup2

figment52

05-13-2006, 11:32 PM

I am looking forward to your reports all week. Have a great time.

PizzieDuster

05-14-2006, 02:46 AM

Good Lord. Enjoy your cruise. I hope you get to blow the horn again! :thumbsup2 But don't spend all your time on internet dude! :confused3 Get out there and have fun! :banana: :banana:

Win a cruise at bingo for all of us here.... u deserve it! :wizard:

Okay with that said...I live for your blogs man~ :) pirate:

Verandaman.... did he post yet? :surfweb: And then...why not? :badpc:
:disrocks:

Verandah Man

05-14-2006, 04:38 AM

Good Early Morning from the Magic,

I'm going to try and catch up a bit from our first day. I still haven't even got back to my blog yet.

My DW and I went to the DISmeet by the Mickey slide at 3pm yesterday afternoon and met up with some other wonderful DIS'ers. Yes, ragdoll did make it to the meet at 3pm and told us about her adventure with the alarm on her plane. We've run into DrCavin and his wonderful family several times since Friday. We had a nice time meeting others at the meet as well. I know if I were to start listing all who were there I would miss someone, and I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings by leaving them out. Let me just say, it was fun finally getting to put faces to the names that I have been in touch with the past two months.

After the meet, we got ready for the muster drill. I must say, we really do like the new life jackets so much more then the older style. After the drill my family went back to our stateroom and watched from our verandah the last few passengers and luggage that was racing aboard at 4:55pm. I took a few photos and will post them later.

We had early dining and arrived for dinner at 6pm where Roberto was waiting for us, and showed us to our table #23, where we found the rest of our party already waiting for us. Roberto couldn't believe how much Angelina had changed in the past three years since he saw her last. It was so good to see him again!!! It was like seeing an old lost friend!!! Edgar was our assistant server and took excellent care of us. I was never at a loss for either water or iced tea during the meal. I ordered the Shrimp Medely, followed by the Tomato and Bail soup, then had the Herb Crusted Halibut, just for the "halibut" as my main course. I followed all that up with the White Chocolate Domes. We had some fun talk around the table during dinner, my niece Teri(Tericplus2) was sharing how overwhelmed she was being on the ship for the first time, she is having a ball onboard already. My BIL Larry(mommom&poppop0304) is also having a great time as well.

After dinner we made our way to the Welcome Aboard show, this is my 4th DCL cruise, but the first time I made it to this show. It was a lot of fun, and we had so many laughs. We saw John Charles and Mike Super do a little of their acts, and both were quite funny. Mike Super had a 7 year old boy come up on the stage to help him with a card trick, and the little boy upstaged Mike, it was so funny. The senior officers also were introduced by Captain Tom, and we did get to see Captain Thord come out with the others.

After the show, we headed back to the stateroom to change. My DW asked if I was going to go down to the Internet Cafe to post a message, but to her surprise I said, "No, I just want to fall into bed and sleep." Which is exactly what I did, and it's the reason I was up at 3am this morning, and down here at the Internet Cafe now, while DW, DD and Dmom are still sound asleep, LOL!!!

I really don't want to get into a lot of detail just now about why we almost didn't make it on the ship yesterday, but let's just say it involved a very good friend back in New Jersey, being able to get a very much needed document out of our safety deposit box from our bank, and having that document faxed to the terminal. We started our check-in at the terminal about 10:15 and finally got the all clear that we could board at 11:30. By 11:45 we were on our way to have our boarding photo taken with the other 8 members of our group, and a few moments later, our family name(s) were announced as we entered the Magic!!! OK, now I'm getting a bit misty-eyed here as I type this, so on to happier times, and let's get the party rolling!!!!!!!

My DD did go to the 411 at The Stack, but dear old dad was fast asleep when she returned, so I don't know how that went just yet. I'm sure she will share that with me later today.

I've got a few more messages to check, so, I'm going to wrap this up for now. I'll post back when I can.

Andy

WDWLVR

05-14-2006, 06:40 AM

Andy sounds like you got a bumpy start but everything worked out and your are on the ship. Enjoy your MAGICal week. Look forward to seeing your report as the week goes on.

Verandah Man

05-14-2006, 07:00 AM

castoff

05-14-2006, 07:31 AM

Andy: Please tell Hazel and Vi
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/tazzinna/mothers.gif
from me......What a great place to be on this day :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

I am not able to click on your blog so I hope I am not missing to much of your reports. :( I keep getting a microsoft error then it shutsdown. Sorry you almost missed the boat so to speak but your on it now and that's all that matters. :thumbsup2

Shannon1984

05-14-2006, 08:00 AM

Hygiene99

05-14-2006, 08:05 AM

Hygiene99

05-14-2006, 08:08 AM

My niece Teri and her Family getting ready for their first cruise aboard the Disney Magic. This pic was taken outside of the Radisson waiting for the shuttle to arrive.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/2006May13thCruise-27.jpg

Dont they look " KEWL " :cool1:

You know, a year ago it was a very different story (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=815319&page=1&pp=15) :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: .

4KsLUVDisney

05-14-2006, 08:45 AM

Verandah Man

05-14-2006, 09:26 AM

Thanks for the posts Andy, I really enjoy following the Live report. I'm glad my parents made it to the ship. They were so worried. I can't wait till next year when I'll be able to go again. Have a great vacation!! :sunny:

I saw your mom and dad at breakfast this morning at Topsiders. I gave your mom your Mother's Day greeting and she was smiling from ear to ear. She also said to me, "IF" you get online, can you please thank my DD, DS and grandkids for the lovely Mother's Day gift I found in my stateroom." Again, she was smiling from ear to ear when she was making this request.

My DW is dropping some pillowcases off at Guest Services for me, so it gave me a few minutes to check-in.

I did get the wireless plan for myself so I can post some "LIVE" photos from the ship as well. I will be doing that from time to time.

Verandah Man

05-14-2006, 09:32 AM

wltdsnyfan

05-14-2006, 09:33 AM

:thumbsup2 Andy, thanks for taking the time to do all the live reports. ;) I think I am going to get the same thing at the end of July so I can post to. :) I did not know you could post pictures to. :goodvibes Thanks for the info.
Enjoy your sea day and tell everyone in your party I say Happy Mom's Day. :wizard:

Hygiene99

05-14-2006, 10:05 AM

My DW is dropping some pillowcases off for me, so it gave me a few minutes to check-in.
.

There are going to be 4 very happy children when they receive those..
for the Semi Surprise Cruise in January.
(you have to have a passport) why they want to know !
Ok some day you are going on a Disney Cruise. :wizard:
Tell Captin Thord, I said Hi.. :wave2: :wave2:
Peter

plenam

05-14-2006, 10:22 AM

Andy & family, have a great cruise :cool1:
Brett

summfam4

05-14-2006, 11:14 AM

Thank you so much for the live report, I am getting very excited for our cruise which is now too far away. Have a great cruise!

XxPixieDustxX

05-14-2006, 01:34 PM

Thank you so much for the live report, I am getting very excited for our cruise which is now too far away. Have a great cruise!
i see you have a DD12 years old...when is your next cruise!? i am also a DD and 12 yrs. old! :)

lbgraves

05-14-2006, 02:20 PM

Dont they look " KEWL " :cool1:

You know, a year ago it was a very different story (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=815319&page=1&pp=15) :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: .

WOW! It's been a year?!?!? I remember sitting here all day watching the posts on that tread. What an exciting 2 weeks! :)

justmestace

05-14-2006, 02:51 PM

We were just selected at random to visit Captain Thord on the bridge, there wasn't any request made for this.

I think this is really wonderful for you, but please don't take this wrong....since you and your lovely wife have already had the honor of going on the bridge, wouldn't it be nice to ask the Captain's assistant to please find a family with a child or two who would be thrilled to get to do this? Maybe they know of a family who has a child with disabilities, or one who has gone through some kind of hardship??

BigRed1

05-14-2006, 03:26 PM

Andy,

I do have a question for you. What is the best way to go about making arrangments to celebrate my husbands birthday onboard our cruise? Also how did you get so lucky to blow the horn on one of your cruises? I have been trying to get my husband to go on a cruise for 10 years and he finally gave in and agreed to go on one. And of course it had to be Disney since we LOVE Disney. I would like to make our trip as special as possible. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. We leave on the Wonder on June 1.

Krissy

We were just selected at random to visit Captain Thord on the bridge, there wasn't any request made for this.

I think this is really wonderful for you, but please don't take this wrong....since you and your lovely wife have already had the honor of going on the bridge, wouldn't it be nice to ask the Captain's assistant to please find a family with a child or two who would be thrilled to get to do this? Maybe they know of a family who has a child with disabilities, or one who has gone through some kind of hardship??

I could be wrong, but I think this is a reply to an earlier post. He made mention in another earlier post that Captain Tom is on the Magic this trip. Have a great trip Andy! :thumbsup2

GrayFal

05-14-2006, 03:43 PM

Really enjoying your reports....keep us posted!

justmestace

05-14-2006, 06:10 PM

I could be wrong, but I think this is a reply to an earlier post. He made mention in another earlier post that Captain Tom is on the Magic this trip. Have a great trip Andy! :thumbsup2

Ahh...I see. I just know that Andy is a great guy, and always the first in line to help others...so I thought it was an idea, if he was asked again. Sorry!

I do see that now...sorry again. But hey....IF it did happen, I still think it would be nice. It's something I've thought of myself often.....offering it to someone else.

GoofyFD

05-14-2006, 06:59 PM

Thanks Andy!!!! :goodvibes

tjeagle

05-14-2006, 07:19 PM

I love the live report! I have checked my computer 10 times today to check for updates!
I hope you are enjoying every minute!!

JanDave

05-14-2006, 07:26 PM

Hi Andy: Have a great week. Will be looking forward to reading your reports. Tell Ragdoll and DH that DaveJan said hi! Hope they made the DIS meet.

Jan

Verandah Man

05-15-2006, 06:32 AM

I think this is really wonderful for you, but please don't take this wrong....since you and your lovely wife have already had the honor of going on the bridge, wouldn't it be nice to ask the Captain's assistant to please find a family with a child or two who would be thrilled to get to do this? Maybe they know of a family who has a child with disabilities, or one who has gone through some kind of hardship??

I went back and changed the wording in my previous post. I didn't mean for it to sound like we were "just" selected on this cruise to do the same thing. We were selected for this during our January 2005 cruise. I'm sorry if I gave the impression that we were selected to do it again on this cruise. I was just replying to the other posters question, that we did not ask for this honor to be given to us the first time, and that we were randomly selected.

BuzzBoyMom

05-15-2006, 06:34 AM

To Andy, Family and the rest of the cruisers - HOPE YOU'RE HAVING A GREAT TIME!!!!!!

And thanks for thinking of us, Andy - and sending us that email link to your blog. You're always thinking of others!!!

Verandah Man

05-15-2006, 06:47 AM

I forgot to mention earlier that Stephan is our Head Server and Sean is our Stateroom Host.

The weather has been perfect thus far. I think we had maybe a 30 seconds of rain yesterday afternoon while we were eating lunch at Goofy's Galley.

My DW, DD, and Dmom went to see a movie in the Buena Vista Theatre yesterday afternoon, while I went back to the cabin and took a little nap. I woke up at 3am yesterday morning and couldn't get back to sleep, so an afternoon nap was really needed.

We had Formal Night in Animator's Pallete. I selected the Baked Honey Glazed Salmon and was that ever tender and tasty. To top off my meal, I went with the Chocolate and Peanut Butter Pie. After dinner we went to see the Golden Mickey's show. This was the first time my mom got to see it, and she really enjoyed it. We will be seeing Twice Charmed tonight, and this will be our first time to see this show.

We are all having a wonderful time aboard as usual and tomorrow we dock at St. Maarten, we don't have any excursions planned so I'm not sure what we will be doing tomorrow at this point. I'm in the Internet Cafe at the moment, but I am going to try and post another picture or two with my laptop later. I got the unlimited service mainly for my DD so she could keep in touch with her friends that are cat-sitting her cat.

I want to check a few more messages, so I'm signing off for now, "Live from the Magic!!!"

flyrandy

05-15-2006, 07:11 AM

Hey Andy!

You picked a good time to be away from NJ - it's raining! Enjoy the cruise.

randy

winotracy

05-15-2006, 07:14 AM

Andy, I see you have the unlimited internet package and are using wireless. Did you just get a small per minute package for the wireless or is there some package that offers both? Thanks! I know you're having a great time!!

Tracy

Dreamer04

05-15-2006, 07:27 AM

Hey Andy! Have a great time! BTW, great blog!

Toodles,
Ursula

Verandah Man

05-15-2006, 07:36 AM

Here is a pic of my mom having Mother's Day Breakfast with my sister and her DH Larry(mommom&poppop0304). My Dsis and DBIL got to Topsiders before we did, so when they finished their breakfast, my mom then came and joined Hazel and I.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/DSCF2573.jpg

Hi there Randy, sorry to hear about the rain in Jersey. We are having bright sunny skies and temps in the 80's right now.

Tracy, I bought the 250 minutes wireless package for myself so that I could add some photos for those back home.

Gotta run!!!

Verandah Man

05-15-2006, 07:49 AM

I just posted this to My Blog and wanted to add a copy here, this is a more detailed report from Mother's Day.

Sunday May 14, 2006--Mother’s Day

I forgot to mention earlier that our Head Server is Stefan and our room host is Sean from Jamaica . All the CM’s have been taking excellent care of us.

My mom got to have her Mother’s Day breakfast with her two oldest children and their spouses at Topsiders this morning. I saw fellow DIS’er ragdoll at breakfast and gave her a message from her daughter back home in Ohio.

Today was a day of relaxation, well for the most part anyway.

Hazel and I spent some time at Shutters and bought a copy of our embarkation group photo, then we strolled over to Mickey’s Mates and Treasure Ketch to window shop. While Hazel was dropping some pillowcases off at Guest Services to be signed by the characters, I went to the Internet Café and checked on the “Live” from the Magic thread.

The four of us went up to Goofy’s Galley for lunch. After lunch Hazel, Angelina and my mom went to see a movie in the Buena Vista Theatre, while I went back to our stateroom, went out on the verandah, and took a nap. I had been up since 3am, so a nap was much needed. I did manage to get a little too much on my legs.

Tonight was Formal Night and the Golden Mickey’s show. For dinner tonight I selected the Baked Stuff Tomato, Caesar Salad, Baked Honey Glazed Salmon, followed by a slice of Chocolate and Peanut Butter Pie. My niece Teri, her husband Eric, and their friends Greg and Michele went to Palo for dinner.

After dinner we went to see the Golden Mickey’s show. The only downer at the show was the people that were taking flash photography during the show, even though that it was announced that flash photography was “NOT” permitted. It only took one person to start, then about 15 others joined in taking flash photos.

We are all now back in our stateroom. While I am typing in my journal, Angelina and my mom are watching “The Producers” on TV, and Hazel is reading.

The weather has been absolutely wonderful, except for the 30 seconds of rain drops we had while eating lunch on deck 9. It reminded me of the Castaway Cay commercial for DCL, also the seas have been very calm.

I need to get this entry posted to the live thread, and will do it soon.

Shannon1984

05-15-2006, 08:20 AM

Thank you so much for everything Andy! I am glad to hear everyone is having a great vacation. Oh yea, and by the way I love your Web page. I'll be checking in again tonight. Have a great day!

OHJulie

05-15-2006, 08:40 AM

Verandah Man

05-15-2006, 09:23 AM

Andy,

Hope you are having an amazing time. We were on the 4/29 Eastern in stateromm 6562 and Sean was also our stateroom host. We also had Roberto as our server - not sure if it is the same Roberto, Felipe was our asst. server and we were at table #2. If it is the same Roberto please say Hi for us. He was awesome - there were some ansy kids in our group and he handled it with style. Ken, Julie, Kyle and Jessica.

Thanks!!

I'm sure it's the same Roberto, he is from Peru and is great with kids and he also does magic tricks at dinner. We had requested him when we first boarded and his was rotation was switched to match with ours since we had a party of 12.

Sean has been fantastic as well!!!

Bethipooh4

05-15-2006, 09:31 AM

I'm sure it's the same Roberto, he is from Peru and is great with kids and he also does magic tricks at dinner. We had requested him when we first boarded and his was rotation was switched to match with ours since we had a party of 12.

Sean has been fantastic as well!!!

Hi Andy,
I am enjoying your report so very much. I can hardly wait for our first time on the Magic.
I hate to bother you, but your server Roberto sounds fantastic. We also have a group of 12 we are traveling with. How would I go about requesting him as our server? Or is it to late since we cruise in 68 days? Any help on this would be appreciated.

Enjoy the rest of your cruise,
Beth

OHJulie

05-15-2006, 10:14 AM

Andy,

Roberto was so funny. Every night he would ask me what I wanted for dessert and then ask my husband what else I wanted for dessert. He figured out pretty quickly that I would be sampling both items. One evening we decided to share the Deep Dish Apple Pie and Roberto brought a Baked Alaska also, he thought that my DH needed it.

He also delivered a lot of room service on the first night. Almost everyone left dinner early due to the rough seas and he took their dinners to their rooms.

Both he and Felipe were awesome. We had 11 at our table and they also had a table of 12, but they were so attentive. My son spilled my daughters drink one evening and I think that they were there to clean it up before the glass actually hit the table.

ENJOY!! Wish I was there with you!!

OHJulie :wave2:

YesGrumpy

05-15-2006, 10:34 AM

Loving the reports - thanks for taking time to do this. It just builds excitement. Enjoy!

Jillpie

05-15-2006, 11:12 AM

Andy, I cannot thank you enough for doing this! Yours is the first post I check in the morning and night, we are all very patiently waiting for each installment. My family and I are boarding the Magic in 5 weeks, with the magnet you made me in hand :thumbsup2 for room 7620. Thanks so much Andy and have a ball. :)

Credit Man

05-15-2006, 01:23 PM

Thanks for the updates, Andy. Sounds like you are having a MAGICal time!!!

klineyqueen

05-15-2006, 01:30 PM

Thanks Andy - I get so excited reading your report. We had Roberto on our last cruise. I didn't know you could request a server. I hope he will be on in December. I think we will request him for that trip!

Enjoy yourself!

Verandah Man

05-15-2006, 04:06 PM

We weren't even sure if Roberto was onboard when we got on the ship. We asked Andrew who served us our drinks in Parrot Cay on Saturday. When we found out that Roberto was here, we went and made the request.

Roberto will be leaving for his next vacation on July 8th.

We went and saw "8 Below" this afternoon.

I will be adding a longer report later, as I have to send it from my laptop.

We have the Castaway Club Reception at 5pm today, it was announced we had 950 Castaway Club Members on this cruise.

Later!!!

LAMPSKIES

05-15-2006, 08:54 PM

Keep on posting Andy!!!! Any disers making "spectacles" of themselves like out Turkeyday gang? Any sign of Pikey? How much was that 250 mins. of wireless?

Have a miller lite for me and smooth sailing!!!

Finally......a trip REPORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Verandah Man

05-16-2006, 05:37 AM

I've got yesterday's journal entry ready in my laptop and I will be posting that shortly. We are approaching St. Maarten and should be docking soon.

I think our group of DIS'ers on this cruise is more on the quiet side Lampy, LOL!!!

I did add a note in my journal entry that I only saw Pikey for mere seconds the other night at dinner, but he was gone as quickly as he arrived. I didn't have a chance to speak with him.

The 250 minutes of wireless internet service is $100.00, that's why I only use that to post photos with my journal reports.

CRSNDSNY

05-16-2006, 06:16 AM

Hey Andy! I've been waiting for updates on your blog, but I'll start checking this thread, too. Glad you're having a nice time. Can't wait to hear more!

Verandah Man

05-16-2006, 06:38 AM

To save me some time, please check yesterday's adventures by clicking on this link, a few photos have been added: http://www.verandahman.com/myblog.htm?blogentryid=0

Scratch42

05-16-2006, 07:15 AM

Have a Magical Day in St. Martin!

j

wltdsnyfan

05-16-2006, 07:22 AM

LAMPSKIES

05-16-2006, 10:08 AM

From Andys Blog....."As I type this, we have waves at only 1 to 4 feet, and we should be getting ready to sail past Puerto Rico in a little while We are only 252 nautical miles from St. Maarten, traveling at 16.9 knots per hour. The temperature is 75*F, of course, by the time I post this, we will probably already be docked at St. Maarten."

ANDY!!!!! "Nautical miles", "16.9 knots", "sail past Puerto Rico"......now that gave me some goose bumps....talk about flashbacks!!!! I LOVE watching the ships channel about nautical miles, speed, and wave size. THANKS as I sit here in NW Indiana with the 8th straight day of rain......but a heatwave is comming....62 today :rotfl2:
Keep us updated, we are on the Eastern the week after Thanksgiving and haven't been East since 03!!

Verandah Man

05-16-2006, 10:36 AM

;) Andy, DId you get both packages? The wireless and the one were you use there computers? I was just woundering. I know my son is going to want to use his Im (insstant messaging) whil on board. ThanksFlo :woohoo:

Enjoy your Day!

Yes Flo, I did get two packages. One was put in my mom's name and the other I have in my name.

Well, I had a new adventure this morning. I made a trip to see the ship's doc. My sore throat wasn't getting any better and I wanted to see what the problem was. The doc told me that I have Laryngitis(sp) and possibly an ulcer which is causing the severe pain, I was just happy to hear it wasn't strep throat!!! I'm also glad we didn't have any shore excursions planned for today.

DW is up in our room trying to get sleeping beauty up so Sean can get our room ready for the day.

The other members of my family, that we are traveling with, all went ashore after breakfast. After being at sea for 2 and 1/2 days, they couldn't wait to get on dry ground again!!!

It will be a nice relaxing day for me onboard, going to meet up with DW, DD and Dmom on deck 9 very shortly for lunch, something soft and cool for me!!! LOL!!!

2angelsinheaven

05-16-2006, 10:39 AM

Glad the cruise is going well, love the reports! Take care of yourself and remember the ice cream's free, enjoy it, I heard it's great for sore throats...=o)

taeja71

05-16-2006, 10:53 AM

Yes Flo, I did get two packages. One was put in my mom's name and the other I have in my name.

Well, I had a new adventure this morning. I made a trip to see the ship's doc. My sore throat wasn't getting any better and I wanted to see what the problem was. The doc told me that I have Laryngitis(sp) and possibly an ulcer which is causing the severe pain, I was just happy to hear it wasn't strep throat!!! I'm also glad we didn't have any shore excursions planned for today.

DW is up in our room trying to get sleeping beauty up so Sean can get our room ready for the day.

The other members of my family, that we are traveling with, all went ashore after breakfast. After being at sea for 2 and 1/2 days, they couldn't wait to get on dry ground again!!!

It will be a nice relaxing day for me onboard, going to meet up with DW, DD and Dmom on deck 9 very shortly for lunch, something soft and cool for me!!! LOL!!!

So sorry you'll be tortured by eating yummy DCL cold treats. I do hope your throat gets to feeling better soon and that the "possible ulcer" turns up to be nothing.
:mickeybar :woohoo: :mickeybar :cool1: :mickeybar :cheer2:

sidenote: I've been enjoying my virtual vacation. Thanks Andy for all your posts thus far. You definately are a dedicated DISer posting at all hours of the day and night.

And thanks for posting a pic of your magnetic door sign! It looks great! :jumping1:

I look forward to your next (((live))) report. :cheer2:

plenam

05-16-2006, 11:01 AM

Andy, sorry about the sore throat, might I suggest you grab a table accross from Scoops and enjoy all that soft serve ice cream :teeth:

Brett

winotracy

05-16-2006, 11:17 AM

Hi Andy. Sorry the sore throat sent you to the doctor, but lots of ice cream will make it better and also cold mango soup!! You'll have to let us know what it was like staying on the ship all day while in port. DH and I are thinking of doing that in Cozumel in September. Hope you feel better soon!

Tracy

Verandah Man

05-16-2006, 11:28 AM

Thanks All, I'm on my way up to Goofy's Galley right now for a bowl or two, heck maybe three of ice cream, LOL!!!

See you later!!! :wave2:

Ct_TiggerFan

05-16-2006, 11:53 AM

Andy

Thanks for all the wonderfull reports.
Hope you start feeling better, enjoy plenty of ice cream.

Ed

Jillpie

05-16-2006, 12:00 PM

I sure hope your sore throat feels better soon and the doc was able to give you something nice and strong for it. Thanks again Andy, for all your doing!! :)

figment52

05-16-2006, 12:19 PM

Andy -

Thanks for the posts. THe picture of your beautiful daughter - what can I say except it is nice to see her FACE!!

Glad you are having s Magical time. Sean is a wonderful host - somewhat quiet but very attentive. He took great care of us in 2003 on my first ever cruise.

GO enjoy your vacation. pirate: nught tonight - can't wait to see those pictures of your "crew".

LAMPSKIES

05-16-2006, 12:28 PM

Thanks All, I'm on my way up to Goofy's Galley right now for a bowl or two, heck maybe three of ice cream, LOL!!!

See you later!!! :wave2:

Sorry Andy I have to disagree with the ice cream....alcohol kills germs!!! Go to Diversions and get yourself a Mojito!! Some carribean rum, mint leaves, lime.....I guarentee after a couple of those that all ilnesses will dissappear! :rotfl2: Works for me!

Shannon1984

05-16-2006, 12:43 PM

Sorry Andy I have to disagree with the ice cream....alcohol kills germs!!! Go to Diversions and get yourself a Mojito!! Some carribean rum, mint leaves, lime.....I guarentee after a couple of those that all ilnesses will dissappear! Works for me!
Today 12:19 PM

Totally agree.
Sorry to hear you got laryngitis. My mom started to get it last week and took the medicine right away. She was so worried that she was going to be sick on their cruise. I hope you're feeling better. Have some good drinks and Ice cream. Enjoy your Day :sunny:

nzdisneymom

05-16-2006, 01:53 PM

Being on the Magic - even virtually - is enough to cure anything - I had a headache a while ago and started reading this Live on the Magic thread and now my headache is gone. Must be all the sea air!

Andy - hope you're feeling better so you can enjoy the Pirates party (it's tonight, right?). And I was thinking that the reason it was so cold in the Buena Vista Theater was that it was EIGHT BELOW! They had to get the temp set so you could fully experience the movie - a 4-d effect, KWIM?

We sailed with Captain Tom and Rachel as the Cruise Director. If you get a chance to say hi to Pikey from all his DISBoard fans, he'll know :)

Back to reality for me.... aw, where's that ibuprofen?....

DutchsMommy

05-16-2006, 03:18 PM

Hi Andy,

Hope you are enjoying yourself - I am really enjoying your blog - and love the pics!

Maybe some salt water gargling would help the throat? Or, going with the Lampy - method perhaps you could gargle rum? Captain Morgan perhaps - it is Pirate Night after all!!! Worst case scenario if you drink enough you'll likely forget your throat hurts - at least until tomorrow morning LOL. Hope you are feeling better - take care. :sunny:

natsmom125

05-16-2006, 03:38 PM

I agree with Lampy.....

Scotch, Bourbon, Vodka........do wonders for a sore throat....lol

Andy....luv ya....

Phyllis

LAMPSKIES

05-16-2006, 04:39 PM

Also Andy, I might have a way to finance your next sailing........if you really have larengitus (sp?) and your voice is going away get some of those zip locks out from the packing list, breathe into them and seal it quick.....I'll bet there are many of men that would buy that if you could quarentee the voice goes away....... :cool1: if you know what I mean!!! :lmao:

wltdsnyfan

05-16-2006, 06:24 PM

Andy, Hope you feel better soon. :sunny:

lbgraves

05-16-2006, 06:31 PM

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/721/46911saint_martin-med.JPG

LAMPSKIES

05-16-2006, 06:45 PM

Lisa.....nice shot! I googled all morning looking for a St. Maarteen cam to repay Andy for all those shots of us sailing!!! Is that a differnt doc from the one we would have been at in 03? I seem to remember looking out our verandah at a BIG ship yard loading area....I seem to remember being between 2 hills........hmmmmmmmmmm

lbgraves

05-16-2006, 06:57 PM

http://www.kroooz-cams.com/caribbeanindex.html

Click on Saint Martin and then click on the image to update it.

lbgraves

05-16-2006, 07:01 PM

:wizard: http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/46911sm2.JPG
:wizard: http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/46911sm3.JPG
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BethA

05-16-2006, 07:32 PM

Andy,
Did the doctor prescribe anything? Hope you are feeling better. Another cruise is probably the perfect cure!!

Hygiene99

05-16-2006, 07:43 PM

We went and saw "8 Below" this afternoon.

Later!!! :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

LAMPSKIES

05-16-2006, 07:48 PM

Thanks Lisa....I no have a new home page!!! :love:

glindamood

05-16-2006, 07:52 PM

Thanks for the pictures Lisa. Amazes me that at 8:00 EST in northern MI it is still broad daylight.

Andy and your fellow cruisers - I hope you are all enjoying your cruise, have a great time at the Pirate Party tonight and have fun in St. Thomas tomorrow!

CRSNDSNY

05-16-2006, 08:08 PM

I always love the night photos!

Ct_TiggerFan

05-16-2006, 10:53 PM

Andy

Being prirate night, lots of Capt. Morgan should do nicely to kill those germs.

lbgraves

05-16-2006, 11:11 PM

Thanks Lisa....I no have a new home page!!! :love:

YW, but that was actually the work of DH. :) I was busy quizzing DD on her spelling words...quite the challenge this week. We were in St. Maarten in 12/05 & used the same dock as in 12/03. It is between two hills. You have to look very closely in that picture but the dock is actually in front of the Magic. There were a few shops once you passed thru the gates.

Miss Eeyore

05-17-2006, 06:01 AM

CRSNDSNY

05-17-2006, 06:08 AM

Andy-

I am enjoying cruising vicariously!

Only sorry that I cannot view the journey through the actual blog site. Anyone else out there immediately get an error message at Andy's web page that shuts down Internet Explorer? Such a peculiar happening.....but computers are peculiar animals.

Marilee
That happened to me once last night. I wasn't sure what that error meant, but I just tried it again afterwards and it worked. I've also gotten there again this morning without that weird error.

Shannon1984

05-17-2006, 07:57 AM

Andy-

I am enjoying cruising vicariously!

Only sorry that I cannot view the journey through the actual blog site. Anyone else out there immediately get an error message at Andy's web page that shuts down Internet Explorer? Such a peculiar happening.....but computers are peculiar animals.

Marilee

No I haven't had a problem yet. The music had a weird buzzing noise the first time, but I haven't had a problem since.

Dreamer04

05-17-2006, 08:03 AM

Can I just say-this is a great thread! The trip report, the awesome pics!

Just great!

Andy, I am so sorry about your throat! A nice cold Pina Colada should help nicely!

Ursula

Verandah Man

05-17-2006, 08:45 AM

Good Morning from St. Thomas,

My family and I left our cabin at 7:15am for the immigration check and was on our way out of the Walt Disney Theatre by 7:30am, we then went and had some breakfast.

My DW and DD went back to the cabin to get some more shut-eye as we had a late night last night. My Dmom went out on our verandah to read, so I came down to deck 3 to check my messages. I do have another installment to add from my journal, with a few pics from yesterday, I will be working on getting that posted in a little bit.

Don't feel bad, I had trouble getting into my blog myself yesterday. It took me a couple of tries, but I finally got in.

We will be staying onboard again today. It was so nice relaxing around the nearly empty pool yesterday, I think that's where we will be spending our early afternoon.

Pikey is behind me in the Promenade Lounge making announcements for those going on the Megan's Bay excursion. He is leading the group in song about going through immigration. I'll see if I can say a quick hello for everyone before he leaves the lounge.

Verandah Man

05-17-2006, 09:03 AM

Verandah Man

05-17-2006, 09:34 AM

Here is a pic that I just had taken with Pikey this morning. My journal report from yesterday, with a few more photos added, can be found on My Blog on my website at: www.verandahman.com My DW just tracked me down, and we are going up to deck 9 for awhile.

Later All :wave2:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/DSCF2660.jpg

Reenieny18

05-17-2006, 09:41 AM

Hey ANDY and FAMILY>> you look like your having a great time. I wish it was with us in AUGUST however.. But glad you got to go now.!!!

ANGELINA looks so pretty with her MM icecream too!!

Glad your feeling better and good to know the ship's DOC is tip top :teeth: LOL..

Looking forward to more BLOG'S..

DOREEN

I Luv Disney Cruise

05-17-2006, 09:48 AM

Andy,

I was wondering where are you docked, I can't see the ship on the web cam. The picture is blury and hard to tell if there any ships docked.

I am using two sites:

http://kroooz-cams.com/caribbeanindex.html
http://www.ships.vi/webcam.html

Any help with a new web cam site would be greatly appreciated for those of us wishing we were there.

Thanks, Laura

AshAlytwins

05-17-2006, 09:54 AM

I Luv Disney Cruise

05-17-2006, 10:02 AM

Those are pictures from when the Magic was leaving Port Canaveral and they were taking from web cams. A web cam is a camera set up to capture pictures and the pictures are shared over the web (Internet). I hope I have helped AshAlytwins.

I Luv Disney Cruise

05-17-2006, 10:03 AM

nzdisneymom

05-17-2006, 10:11 AM

Andy -
Thanks for the update - enjoy the "Empty" day today - hope you're feeling better. And thx for the picture with Pikey. Love the pirate costumes, and i'm glad you were able to get that cheesecake to slide down easily - mmm... cheesecake :) Love that grilled shrimp, too!

CRSNDSNY

05-17-2006, 12:30 PM

Great report and pics (as usual) Andy! Thanks for taking the time to post!

Shannon1984

05-17-2006, 02:16 PM

Thanks Andy! I love the pics!

Verandah Man

05-17-2006, 10:48 PM

In case anyone is wondering whom am I, I am the daughter of B&BDisCruisers who is on your cruise right now. Their names are Bill and Barbara Baker and are staying on deck 8, in stateroom 8024.

By the way, if anyone would leave a note at their stateroom to tell them their daughter misses them, I would greatly appreciate it. :thumbsup2

I'm having Mom-withdrawal. ;)

After I saw your message, earlier this evening, I called and left a voice mail message on your parents stateroom phone, letting them know you were missing them, and that you were having mom withdrawal. I think I just saw your parents on Rockin Bar D, but my DW and I left early and your parents were still there.

Shannon1984

05-18-2006, 12:14 AM

Well, after reading all of this I am really missing the ships and the beautiful Islands :sad2: . So, today I decided to take a drive down to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio and spend the day at Castaway Bay. :moped: My kids loved it, but it wasn't even close to the Islands. They only had the Peanuts there too, nothing like the Disney characters. :sad2: Oh well, we still had fun and it helped me get my mind off cruising for a little bit. I think I'll go again this weekend. :rotfl:

Thanks for all the posts and updates Andy! :thumbsup2

jaycns

05-18-2006, 12:35 AM

Thanks for letting me live the magic through your posts! We are going on our second DCL cruise in September and four seems to be an eternity right now! Here's for hoping your throat feels better. My husband is often victim of ulcers in the very back of his mouth/top of his throat area. They are PAINFUL (and make you feel like you have a soar throat, ear ache, tooth ache and mouth ache all at once). He is impressed that you are eating at all if you have something similar **even the ice cream**. Take care of yourself and ENJOY the MAGIC!!

ANYONE BUT ANDY (don't want to bug him with silly "Can I do this questions" while he is on the Magic;) )...can anyone just drop off a pillow case or a shirt to be signed by the characters? I would love to do that for my boys as as surprise to give them as we drive home (it's always a bummer for all of us to leave anything Disney).

THANKS! :goodvibes :cloud9: :goodvibes

2angelsinheaven

05-18-2006, 01:54 AM

Keep the reports coming, love em! The pirate costumes are super cool, we're still trying to find some for our cruise but if not I think we'll be making some t-shirts for pirate night and wearing those new ears they are selling at WOD at DTD. Hope your feeling better, maybe I'll see you all on Saturday. Tell every I said "hello"! ~Darlene

CRSNDSNY

05-18-2006, 05:52 AM

Hope you're feeling better today, Andy! I'm looking forward to another report. :goodvibes

Verandah Man

05-18-2006, 06:32 AM

jaycns,

I would suggest if you want to drop off pillowcases or t-shirts off at Guest Services to be signed by the characters, do it very early in the cruise. We dropped off 4 pillowcases (for another DIS'er) to be signed on Sunday morning and were told they will be ready by Friday evening. I know quite a few DIS'ers from our group were dropping things off to be signed during this cruise.

You can tell your DH that even the ice cream "burns" going down, but it is starting to feel a bit better. I was able to eat more at dinner last night, then I have eaten since we boarded, so there is still hope yet, LOL!!! Tonight is lobster tail night!!!

I haven't written anything in my journal from yesterday as of yet. Hazel and I were out later than usual last evening, and I usually did my journal writing before retiring for the night. By the time we got back to our room last night, I went staright to bed. I still have to go through my pics from yesterday and see what I want to add in today's entry as well. I hope to be able to post something soon.

We have a sea day today, and are heading to Castaway Cay. It's amazing how fast this week passes by.

glindamood

05-18-2006, 07:40 AM

Glad to read you are feeling a bit better Andy. I also agree that the week goes fast - we wait and wait and wait and wait and then it is over all to quickly. Enjoy your day at sea and have a blast at Castaway tomorrow!

Verandah Man

05-18-2006, 08:24 AM

I just finished the latest entry into My Blog and I added four more pics today. If you would like to read my journal entry and see the pics, click on this link: My Cruise Blog with Photos (http://www.verandahman.com/myblog.htm?blogentryid=0)

I Luv Disney Cruise

05-18-2006, 09:33 AM

Andy,

Glad you are feeling better. Thank you so much for relaying the message to my parents, that means a lot. :) Try not to get too much sun at Castaway Cay, it seems everytime I go there I get burned no matter how hard I try not to. :sunny: I'm wishing I was there.

We were originally going on your cruise, we had booked a year in advance. In August this past year our 2nd story AC unit decided to go completely out, so we had to make a choice go on cruise or get a new AC unit. So, of course since we live here in FL we had to get the new AC unit. :cool1: :sunny:

Maybe sometime soon we will be able to go again.

I love reading your posts, keep them coming. :surfweb:

nzdisneymom

05-18-2006, 09:37 AM

Glad you're feeling better. And can I just say "mmmmmmm" about that lemon and lime chicken - that's what I had, too - and it was so good! Tomorrow is Castaway Cay, huh?

Shannon1984

05-18-2006, 09:54 AM

Thanks again Andy! I'm glad your throats a little better, you still have a couple of days to get back to normal. Hopefully you can enjoy one good meal without your throat hurting at all. Enjoy your day at sea! :sunny:

Verandah Man

05-18-2006, 10:32 AM

Hazel and I went to Topsiders for breakfast this morning. I am happy to report that I was able to eat "everything" on my plate for the first time this week. I had cream of wheat, scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, watermelon, cantalope and even a Krispy Kreme donut, boy this meal hit the spot and tasted so very good. Now I'm ready to cruise, maybe I should stay on for another week, LOL!!!

Hazel, Angelina and I are heading off to the Buena Vista Theatre shortly to see Herbie Fully Loaded.

nzdisneymom

05-18-2006, 10:53 AM

Andy - you deserve another week on board after feeling so crummy. I'd definitely be looking to re-book :)

Funny story about the cream of wheat -- our first morning having breakfast at Topsiders, I was excited because they had grits on the line, but when I went to spoon it up, I saw they were really really runny - and that's when it dawned on me, that wasn't grits, it was cream of wheat. I like cream of wheat ok, but I like grits better. Oh well. I'm a southern girl at heart :)

I absolutely loved having such tasty fresh fruit available all day!

Shannon1984

05-18-2006, 10:53 AM

I Luv Disney Cruise

05-18-2006, 11:49 AM

Andy,

So glad to hear that you are finally able to fully enjoy all the food!

nzdisneymom,

I'm a southern girl at heart as well and would have been disappointment too. ;)

pyramid2000

05-18-2006, 01:50 PM

Andy, glad to hear you are able to eat!! Hope it stays that way :goodvibes

Can you see what you can find out about the Double Dips? Maybe what the CC gift will be?? :teeth:

LAMPSKIES

05-18-2006, 02:43 PM

I was able to catch up with Pikey before he left with the group and gave him a big "HELLO" from the DIS'ers. I mentioned Lampy and his Turkey Day cruisers, and Pikey said, "You mean Tink?" Then Pikey started laughing.

Yep, at the hot legs contest I was dubbed "tink" and EVERYWHERE Pikey yelled "Hey Tink!"

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/lampskies/f1469a63.jpg

If you get to talk to him find out if he is staying on the Magic....he told us at CC that he may be going to the Wonder....we are book for the 06 10 night christmas sailing but are probably switching to the Eastern after Thanksgiving.....Thanks Andy!!

lbgraves

05-18-2006, 05:02 PM

Andy, glad to hear that you are feeling better. :) If you get the chance, could you post if the Cove Cafe is smoking inside now. Thanks!

figment52

05-18-2006, 05:35 PM

Be sure and secure your glasses on your head before you disembark at Castaway Cay - you don't want a repeat performance at the airport on theway home - lol

I agree - the week on the Magic goes WAY TO FAST!

jaycns

05-18-2006, 05:51 PM

You can tell your DH that even the ice cream "burns" going down, but it is starting to feel a bit better. I was able to eat more at dinner last night, then I have eaten since we boarded, so there is still hope yet, LOL!!! Tonight is lobster tail night!!!

DH has a bit of advice for you...LOTS of creamy frozen blends from the lounge/bar before dinner(little does he think about the tab that would run you by the end of your trip) but seriously, he swears that either the cold will numb you or the alcohol will numb you and either way...the food will go down much much smoother! Glad to hear you are still making the most of your time!!

ENJOY your time with the captain!! What a special fun thing! Make sure you let us all know how it went *remember the hoards of us living via your trip is growing every day!!* ;)

Thanks again for the trip updates and for the answer on the dropping stuff off!

Here's for hoping your throat is just about healed up and your days and nights are as MAGICal as possible!! :goodvibes :goodvibes

Verandah Man

05-18-2006, 07:38 PM

Andy,

So glad to hear that you are finally able to fully enjoy all the food!

nzdisneymom,

I'm a southern girl at heart as well and would have been disappointment too. ;)

I wanted to let you know that your mom left a note at our stateroom today. She wanted to let you know that she and your dad received your message, she sends her love in return, and she wanted to let you know that they are both having a great time!!!

Verandah Man

05-18-2006, 07:39 PM

Andy, glad to hear that you are feeling better. :) If you get the chance, could you post if the Cove Cafe is smoking inside now. Thanks!

I was in the Cove Cafe yesterday but I didn't see anyone smoking inside, of course there were only about 5 people in there at the time.

Verandah Man

05-18-2006, 07:40 PM

Verandah Man

05-18-2006, 07:44 PM

CRSNDSNY

05-18-2006, 07:46 PM

taeja71

05-18-2006, 08:00 PM

We just finished dinner and are on our way to see Disney Dreams.

For dinner I had not one, but two lobster tails and I also got my Warm Chocolate Lava Cake for dessert, my throat healed just in time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I am about to burst, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rotfl2:

::yes:: Now, that's what I call a meal! So, glad you were able to enjoy it!

I remember about your glasses, I'm so glad you have a back up pair this time. lol :rolleyes1

So, do people say, "Verandah Man" or "Andy" when you walk into a room (Like Norm from Cheers?) You are so well known on and off the ship! Continue to enjoy your cruise! :cheer2:

(((will VM make it to his 10,000th post before disembarking? We'll have to wait and see.)))

NurseChell

05-18-2006, 11:17 PM

Glad your throat is feeling better! :banana:

Verandah Man

05-19-2006, 06:43 AM

Good Morning from the Magic,

It's Friday morning, so that means it is Castaway Cay Day!!! We are finally getting off the ship today to enjoy some time on the beach.

My DD is scheduled to take the BBR with my niece Teri, her DH Eric, and their friends Greg and Michele. I opted out this time around and decided to just take it easy and relax on the beach with my DW.

Even with the illness, this has still been a most memorable cruise, just seeing the faces of my family members who are witnessing this cruise for the first time has been priceless for me!!!

I just entered Thursday's Journal Report with Photos (http://www.verandahman.com/myblog.htm?blogentryid=0) into my blog, so for those who are interested you can go there and read it.

We should be arriving at Castaway Cay soon, the sky looks a little cloudy, but hopefully, we will have a very nice day onshore!!!

:wave2:

Echo queen

05-19-2006, 06:59 AM

Thanks so much for your great report. We board tomorow and we are so excited :jumping1: party: . I loved following your report, and I'm happy your feeling better and can eat. :grouphug:

kab407

05-19-2006, 07:25 AM

Where would you rather be today? Slightly cloudy CC or rainy NJ??? The decision is yours... :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Enjoy the day at Castaway Cay.

nzdisneymom

05-19-2006, 07:29 AM

Mmmmm.... warm chocolate lava cake.... mmmmmmmm.........

Hope you guys have a great day at Castaway Cay today. Glad the b'day celebrations went so well.

glindamood

05-19-2006, 07:57 AM

Andy - enjoy your day at Castaway and wear plenty of sunscreen. Hope the weather is perfect.

YesGrumpy

05-19-2006, 08:45 AM

lbgraves

05-19-2006, 08:47 AM

YesGrumpy, you don't have to preorder the lobster. I ordered 2 tails that night with no problem. :)

Andy, I guess this means that you are going to have to try to get a "before" picture of the lava cake on another cruise. ;) Didn't the last one have a bite missing too? :)

I Luv Disney Cruise

05-19-2006, 09:04 AM

Andy,

Thank you for relaying the message to me from my parents, you are too sweet!!! Speaking of sweet... warm chocolate lava cake..... boy that sounds really good to me right now. I am now 13 weeks pregnant and the cravings for pickles and chocolate have already started, no I don't want to eat them together!!!! ;) :goodvibes

Enjoy the day at Castaway Cay, I wish I was there that is one of my most favorite parts (that and days at sea). :thumbsup2

Shannon1984

05-19-2006, 09:09 AM

Loving the trip report "live" - it's so wonderful. Do always have to order two lobster tails ahead? I think my husband would love that. Of course, I could order it and give him mine - sorry -yuck! Enjoy your day and tonight! Thanks again for all your effort and time you took to write the reports.

That's one thing that is great about Disney cruises, you can order all the food you want! :banana:

Enjoy CC today Andy, I hope the weather's perfect. I'm sure my parents will be on the adult beach in a hammock most of the day.

I miss my parents, so do the kids, they keep asking where papa and
goo(grandma) are. Can't wait to pick them up tomorrow. Although, I'm sure they would rather be there. :rotfl:

Enjoy the day. Thanks again Andy!

ThePhantomsGirl

05-19-2006, 10:01 AM

Verandah Man - I've enjoyed your trip report! Sorry about the sore throat.

I can't wait to try that Lava cake - sounds sooo good! I don't think I've ever had it before.

Sigh...8 more months to go for me. I live vicariously through these trip reports....

klineyqueen

05-19-2006, 10:06 AM

Reading your report live has made my week! I can live vicariously through your trip! Thanks so much!

LAMPSKIES

05-19-2006, 03:44 PM

2 lobstertails.....you go Andy!! Hey, sorry I didn't get to ya earlier....but maybe you headed to the "adult" beach for some lobster tail "leftovers"!! You sould be doing the last sailiaway about now.....mmake the most of it and don't forget about the "show" in Diversions tonight......it's a MUST SEE!!!

Verandah Man

05-19-2006, 05:14 PM

I've got to make this quick as we are getting ready for dinner. We just arrived back from our visit to the bridge. We shared our visit to the bridge with two other families, each family got to get a chance to have their photo taken with Captain Tom and Captain Mickey. Below is our group photo.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/DSCF2736.jpg

We had a lovely day on Castaway Cay, but we are now headed back tp Port Canaveral so that the May 20th cruisers can board tomorrow!!!

Carol36

05-19-2006, 06:03 PM

:wave2: Hey Verandah Man! It seems like just yesterday that I read about you booking this cruise! I am so glad that your throat got better and you were able to really enjoy the food! We were on the "Magic" in December for the first time, but we aren't sure when we will return! Our oldest son graduates high school tomorrow, and I am taking he and two of his friends on a Carnival cruise on Sunday. His friends have never been on a cruise, so they have no other to compare. The hardest thing for me will be looking over at the "Wonder", wishing I was sailing on her! This happened when I was on the Mariner and the Glory in the last few years! Every time I turned around, there was DCL!!!

Getting back to the point...I have enjoyed reading and looking at your pictures this week! You and Shirley have been so helpful to many here! Have a great night and a safe trip back home!

Carol :sunny:

DutchsMommy

05-19-2006, 06:20 PM

Hope your last night is Magical - thank you for allowing us into your adventure! :grouphug:

wltdsnyfan

05-19-2006, 06:34 PM

;) That is a lovely picture. It will being back a life time of memories when you look at it. :thumbsup2

I Luv Disney Cruise

05-19-2006, 06:42 PM

Have a wonderful last night!!!

BuzzBoyMom

05-19-2006, 07:01 PM

I don't know Andy - you're starting to become a regular on that bridge....thinking about another job change?!!! Hmmmm - Verandah Man could become CAPT Andy!!!

lbgraves

05-19-2006, 07:54 PM

It sounds like you had a perfectly Magical day!!! If anyone deserves it...you do. Enjoy your last night onboard. :(

wltdsnyfan

05-19-2006, 08:00 PM

It sounds like you had a perfectly Magical day!!! If anyone deserves it...you do. Enjoy your last night onboard. :(

Dito on the above! :thumbsup2

CRSNDSNY

05-19-2006, 08:21 PM

Can't wait to hear more about your second bridge visit. Who got to press the horn this time?

snelsonbrown

05-19-2006, 08:35 PM

Hey Andy - so you did make it after feeling so bad - man oh man some folks have all the luck - that picture is worth a thousand words and WOW the memories being made especially for your mom's birthday - anyhow hope to see ya all tomorrow.
Hugsssssssssssssss
your buddy always
Shirley

ibouncetoo

05-19-2006, 09:04 PM

Andy, really enjoyed reading your posts and blog ::yes::

I have a question about the 'special' birthday cakes you arranged for. We will probably be having a DIS celebration lunch (many birthdays, anniversaries, a vow renewal AND a wedding in our group) on our second sea day. I'd love to be able to arrange for a 'real' cake or two. How far in advance did you have to arrange for the cake? Was there a choice of flavor/frosting? Was there a charge?

thanks for your help!

winotracy

05-19-2006, 09:08 PM

Congrats Andy!! I'm jealous that you guys got to have Captain Mickey all to yourselves on the bridge too. Glad you're having a great time!

Shannon1984

05-19-2006, 10:21 PM

That is a beautiful picture Andy. I'm glad you and your family got to go on the bridge you deserve it. Hopefully we'll get to next year. Enjoy your last night. I can't wait to read about your day at CC and on the bridge.

Ct_TiggerFan

05-19-2006, 10:27 PM

Andy

Hope your last night is a Magical one.
Boy was this a fast week.

Still sorry you will not be on the double dip cruise in Aug, but glad you were able to sail on the Magic now.

Safe trip home, and thanks for the wonderfull trip reports.

Ed

Verandah Man

05-19-2006, 11:49 PM

I haven't taken the time to read the posts that were made to this thread since I posted early this morning. I will go back and read them over the weekend as we have been very busy today. I just spent the last hour writing Friday's Castaway Cay Journal Entry (http://www.verandahman.com/myblog.htm?blogentryid=0) into my blog. I also added 12 photos that were taken today. No one got to sound the horn on this trip to the bridge, but my family members didn't care about that, they were just so excited for the invitation, and to see Captain Mickey there, with Captain Tom, was icing on the cake.

OK, we have a very busy morning ahead of us, so I'm going to get back to our stateroom and get some much needed shut-eye.

I hope you have enjoyed traveling with my family this past week.

Bye For Now :wave2:

Jillpie

05-20-2006, 12:46 AM

:wave2: Bye Andy, and we'll see you back on land tomorrow! Have a safe trip home and we all can't thank you enough for what you have done this week. Loved every minute of it. :)

Verandah Man

05-20-2006, 05:10 AM

It's 5:15am on Saturday morning, the ship is now turning and preparing to dock at the DCL Terminal, yes in just a couple of hours we will have to debark this magical ship so that the next set of guests can board. Everyone take good care of "OUR" girl. We most likely won't be cruising on the Magic until 2008. Angelina has already put in a request that she would like a cruise for her high school graduation gift, a gift, I will be happy to give!!! :goodvibes

It's been fun this week, now it's time to get myself prepared to go back to the real world!!!

To any of the DCL CM's who might be reading this,
"THANKS SO MUCH" for the past week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Andy :wave2:

BethA

05-20-2006, 05:45 AM

It's almost 6am and I know this is such a sad moment on the cruise when it all comes to an end.

Glad you are feeling better.
Thanks for letting u enjoy your cruise with you.

Beth

Verandah Man

05-20-2006, 07:19 AM

Farewell Magic!!!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/Magic5-20-06.jpg

wltdsnyfan

05-20-2006, 07:38 AM

;) Andy, I was reading your blog, and I had tears in my eyes. Becasue I know In a little over a two months I am going to feel the same way you do.
It will be a sad Saturday after haveing a wounderfull time on the Magic all week. Take care and have a safe trip home :wave2: Flo

Shannon1984

05-20-2006, 08:09 AM

Thank you so much for letting us follow your vacation and for relaying the message to my parents. The last day is so sad. Have a safe trip home. :wave:

WDWLVR

05-20-2006, 08:31 AM

Thanks for a great week of reports Andy. Safe travels home tomorrow!

pppiglet

05-20-2006, 11:00 AM

Sorry that you have to leave. Loved reading your posts and blog entries! Have a safe trip home!

kritter

05-20-2006, 11:38 AM

oh my gosh soooo loved your report and pictures can not wait till our halloween cruise!!!!!!

Hannosmom

05-20-2006, 12:12 PM

Thanks for the live trip report, Andy. Loved the pictures! And I, too, had a wistful little sigh when I looked at your last picture. Leaving the Magic behind is always a little sad.

allears

05-20-2006, 01:27 PM

Welcome home Andy, well almost. The worst day of any cruise on the Magic is that day you have leave. They always drag us off screamig and kicking. I enjoyed reading your posts. We'll be paying off our September cruise soon, which will make number six closer to a reality! Reading your posts really made me long for the Magic and the high seas. So glad you had a great trip and wishing a safe one back from Florida, from a fellow Garden Stater.

captchris

05-20-2006, 05:38 PM

Andy,

Thank you so much for your live updates. It was fun to hop on the disboards first thing in the morning and read about your adventures the day prior. I am contemplating doing a live from the magic thread when i go in....see below...

2angelsinheaven

05-20-2006, 06:55 PM

Welcome Home Andy and Family, loved your blogs and it sounds like everyone had a Magical time on the Magic. It was fun meeting everyone and next time your in town give me a buzz again. Have a safe journey home. =o)

glindamood

05-21-2006, 07:53 AM

Andy - thanks so much for taking the time out of your vacation to share it will all of us. A live report is so much fun to keep up with - makes the waiting that us folks on land are doing go a bit faster. I am sorry you were not feeling well at the beginning of your cruise but glad that by the end you were able to enjoy your mealtimes.

Sorry your trip is over but hope you arrived home safe and sound with a happy heart full of many MAGICal memories.

Verandah Man

05-21-2006, 01:37 PM

We're home and I just placed the last entry with one last photo from The May 13, 2006 Cruise (http://www.verandahman.com/myblog.htm?blogentryid=0)

BethA

05-21-2006, 07:50 PM

Andy, Your website from the trip is great!! The end of a cruise with DCL is always tough.

Hope you are fully recovered. Thanks for sharing with us!!

BuzzBoyMom

05-22-2006, 07:53 AM

Andy - your comment about taking Angelina on a cruise for her graduation gave me goose bumps.

She certainly has grown up to become a very beautiful lady. Can't believe she will be graduating in 2008. Wow.

And thanks for your posts. Always nice to know Verandah Man has brought the Magic back home safely.

ImMarcik

05-22-2006, 08:13 PM

Andy, I loved reading your blog and live posts!!!