January 20, 2007 - Magic - Anyone?

[mom-of-2-girls]

Hello all. I am new to the DIS Boards and new to the DCL. My husband and I have cruised before but neither of us have ever been in Disney style. We are taking our 2 daughters, ages 8 and 12. Any advice, tips, info, etc. is greatly appreciated. We can't wait!!

[loucrew]

We will be on this cruise too with our sons age 11 and 8 and daughter age 7. This will be our first cruise as well and our very excited.

[mom-of-2-girls]

I can't wait till the cruise. Are you flying in? I noticed you are from NJ, right? I am from VA and will be driving in the day before. Do you know what time you can start boarding the ship?

[loucrew]

Right now the plan is to fly in the morning of the cruise and rent a car to drive to the port. With the weather being what it is those plans could change up to the 20th. In the worst case, we will drive out to beat any potential storms as early as Thurs before the cruise.

[loucrew]

Gonna be fun with only our two families on the boat. :cool1:

[loucrew]

Really just a bump, but come on people, anyone else on this trip?

[kellimomo3]

We will also be joinging you! This will be our third cruise but the others were both Western Caribbean. It will be me (36), DH (42), DS (10), DS(8.5) & DS (6.5). Our boys LOVE the clubs, we have to plan ahead for them to hang with us!

Kelli

[Tinkified]

Add us to the crew. My husband, DD (turning 6 on the cruise!) and myself will be joining you all. We are sooo excited. My husband and I have cruised (3x) before, but this is our first DCL. Went to WDW in 04 and 05 with our daughter and had a blast. I keep telling my husband that I think this trip is going to be our best ever! By the way, we are flying in from NY.

[Katie1]

We are new to the Dis boards and will be sailing Jan 20, 07 also. First DCL cruise with kids. Only one other cruise before on the RC without kids. We are excited.

[newmansclan]

You can add us to the crew as well! Sailing with be myself (43), DH (45), DD (19), DS (14), DD (13). Also sailing with us is my brother (33) and our parents. This is a first time Disney cruise for all of us and we can't wait!

[Carolinax4]

We are traveling on the January 20th cruise as well. It's our first Disney cruise so we're looking forward to it. Glad to see other 8 yr olds - my son is 8 and my other son will be 6.

Figure they'll probably eat some dinners with the counselors/kids' clubs. Does this mean the dinner tables are often half full? Just wondering if that's why Disney tips are a little higher - since the wait staff is being "cheated" a bit or... should we tip in full for the kids regardless of whether they eat every night with us???

Can't wait to go cruisin'

[Katie1]

Thats a good question. I have no idea about the extra tipping. I figured we would be tipping everynight for 5 people. But if they are eating somewhere else...hmmm. We plan on eating at Palo one night also, so I know they won't be eating with us then.

Kathy :wave:

[Picmac]

Count us in, too.... Add three more, husband, myself and DD (8). First time with DCL and we are really excited. We wanted a change from the parks (as much as we love them). We are flying in from Philadelphia on the 19th and driving to the port Saturday morning. I've heard that you could board the ship as early as 11:00-11:30 am, is that true?

[Katie1]

I have heard the same, that you can board early. We are hoping to also. Flying down on the 18th, Disney World on the 19th....my kids have never gone....and then board on the 20th hopefully by 11:30 also. We are very excited also!! Can't wait. :banana:

[kellimomo3]

Hi all!! We just paid off our balance!! :banana: Whooo-hooo!! :banana: On October 22nd we can make our Palo/Spa ressies!! I just realized that there is like three threads for our cruise. Too bad we can't consolidate them. As the cruise nears, I am wondering if anyone with children close to my boy's ages would like to exchange emails. On our last two cruises, the boys really liked getting to"know" friends prior to meeting them in the clubs. Anyone intested?? My youngest will be 6 1/2 and will be in the 5-7s club. My other two are 8 & 9 and will be both in the 8-9s Lab. Anyone with boys that age that's interested, pm me.

Kelli
:groom: princess: pirate: pirate: pirate:

[Katie1]

HI Kelly, wow Oct. 22!! I was told I couldn't make any reservations until Nov. 6 for the Jan 20 cruise. That was per Disney. I will have to double check on that.

Kathy

[kellimomo3]

Hi Kathy,

Oct. 22nd is the date to make ressies if you are a castaway club member. This will be our third cruise and that's one of the perks. Otherwise I think it's 75 days out.

Kelli
:groom: princess: pirate: pirate: pirate:

[Fawn]

I believe it is 105 days out for Suites!

[Happy Holly]

We just made our reservations. We are so excited. I have a 7 year old boy and 5 year old girl. Have you done a disney cruise before?

[Tinkified]

To Happy Holly: we are traveling with our 5 year old daughter too. Actually she will be turning 6 when we are on the cruise. This will be our first disney cruise as well as our first cruise with our daughter. Where are you traveling from?

Hi to all! Not too much time left!

Michelle

[Happy Holly]

To Happy Holly: we are traveling with our 5 year old daughter too. Actually she will be turning 6 when we are on the cruise. This will be our first disney cruise as well as our first cruise with our daughter. Where are you traveling from?

Hi to all! Not too much time left!

Michelle

We are from Texas, Where are you from? Our little girl is 5 but acts like she is 8. She is a piece of work. She can't wait to go. This is the kids first cruise. They have been to DisneyLan in CA and we to Japan this summer to visit their mommy, but the have never been on a crusie. My husband was slow to warm up to the idea, but he is getting excited now.
Holly

[Happy Holly]

We have a 7 year old boy and a 5 year old girl. What kids of shore activities are you going to do.
Holly

[Happy Holly]

We are from Texas, Where are you from? Our little girl is 5 but acts like she is 8. She is a piece of work. She can't wait to go. This is the kids first cruise. They have been to DisneyLand in CA and we to Japan this summer to visit their mommy, but the have never been on a cruise. My husband was slow to warm up to the idea, but he is getting excited now. I have a friend who went last year and she loved everything!
Holly

[Tinkified]

Well Happy Holly, I think that our girls will get along just famously. Our daughter is 5 going on 55...or at least that is what I tell others! Honestly, our daughter, Emily, is on the mature side...I know this since I have been teaching Kindergarten for the last 14 years and have a lot of experiences to compare to :rotfl: . Many people think she is in second grade..she is tall for her age too...

We are from NY. What is your cabin number? we are 6071...I think..don't have my reservation in front of me.

I have told Emily all about the clubs and I am thinking she will probably like them...she keeps saying that she is excited because she gets to stay up late in the clubs while on the cruise! This will be her first cruise. My husband and I have cruised 4 other times and absolutely love cruises! I am thinking the combo of loving a cruise and loving disney will make the best family vacation ever. We went to WDW 2x...when she was 3 and 4. She will actually be celebrating her 6th birthday while we are on the cruise.

Are you flying in the day of the cruise or before hand? We are leaving that saturday morning out of NY...I am hoping for cooperative weather.

Michelle

[Tinkified]

Oops...forgot to mention shore excursions. I am not quite sure. Definately the beach and some snorkling...but snorkeling beach side...not on one of those trips that take you out somewhere...I am afraid if she is not happy doing it and it is a 4 hour excursion...we all won't be happy! My husband and I have done the dolphin thing (pre-child) and it was great...but the price for 3 of us is almost prohibitive! I saw on their site on one of those little mini movies people on jetski/waverunners...we (as a couple and as a family) have done that this year and I would like to do that....I think that is at cococay...and that is expensive too...but the thought of us paying for the dolphin encounter and then her saying she doesn't want to do it because she becomes anxious about it...I think I would nearly die...I know she loves waverunners. In fact I am going to see if I can get any info on them through this site. I also think that you can do them independently when you are at a beach..you know a little local company that has them by the hotels and beaches. My husband and I saw them in the Bahamas this May...we went for our 10 year anniversary. We ended up doing them through Royal Caribbean at their private island. What do you have in mind for your family as far as excursions go?

Well, I have written about 2 chapters of a book here to you. If you would like, we could exchange emails through a private message. Our travel group on this board isn't too talkative compared to others...our date is always way down on the bottom of the site. I thought maybe it was because it was so far away...but people are talking about their april 2007 cruises all the time. Oh well. We will have the ship to ourselves. :woohoo:

Michelle

[Happy Holly]

I am really torn on this issue. The kids want to do the dolphin thing but it takes the whole day and as you said the cost is high. I have to reallt think this one out. Email me on my email, texas4ushotmailcom Holly :thumbsup2

[Happy Holly]

Sounds like our kids are around the same age. My grandson in 7 1/2 and my grand-daughtert is 5 1/2. What shore excursions are you thinking about, if any?
Did you hear that there will be a pirate night and you will want costumes for the whole family? Pick them up on sale or after Halloween. I got mine 1/2 price at Walgreens yesterday.

[Happy Holly]

Saydie is 5 and sometime mature, very smart, but sometimes like to play the little sister act so her and Emily should get along well. Emily can boss her around and trust me when she has had enought she'll let Emily know. This is the first cruise for Carter and Saydie. Carter is a very nice 7 year old. He still love to dress up in costume and play with stuffed toys. He is very sweet and wll mannered, most of the time.

I think we are in 7065 [Deck 7 in the middle ] Looks like we will be right above you. We are flying in to Orlando on Saturday about 11:30. We fly out on the 27th at 4:10.
We are so excited. Have you seen the Disney crusie special that was on the travel channel. it was wonderful.

[Happy Holly]

Are all those your kids name? Wow, busy mom. What are their ages. mine are 5 1/2 and 7 1/2.

[Happy Holly]

Sorry, I did not see that you had already answered that question. My 7 year old will be so happy to hear there are so many boys. Dis I understand correctly, you have been on three Disnest cruises? Any hints for us first timers?

[Happy Holly]

Is DD a boy or girl?

[Happy Holly]

Where are you from Katie and how many kids, ages?

[cindy1098]

Hi Everyone,
My name is Cindyand I am new to the boards. We will be on the 1/20/07 cruise. We are on Deck 6. It is myself, my husband, our 2 boys (5 years old and 2 years old). Also, my mom and hubby's mom as well as our neighbors and their 2 kids (girl age 7 and boy age 5). This is our first cruise and we are SOOOOOO excited!
Cindy

:banana:

[Happy Holly]

pirate: We are so excited. This is going to be so much fun. How much do you know about the cruise. What made you choose Disney cruise?

[loucrew]

We are gonna do the dolphin encounter. Since it will be our first cruise, first time out of the country, I figured we should take the plunge. Yes it is expensive but it is one of those once in a lifetime things.

[Katie1]

We are from Michigan and will be flying down on Thursday. Disney World on Friday and then cruise on Saturday. We will probably be tired before we get there. Can't wait though. We have 2 boys, ages 7 & 9, and a daughter age 5. They can't wait for the kids clubs. They already asked if they could stay there all day. This will be there first cruise. We decided to do a Disney because I love Disney and thought it would be fun. I have heard it is a great time. My hubby and I have only cruised one other time on RCL for 4 days and loved it. My cousin has done Disney and says it is great. We are doing the Dolphin Excursion. Our kids don't know so they will be surprised. Yes, it is a bit (alot) pricey but will be a chance in a lifetime. So we are taking the plunge too. We will be on the late one though, so won't return until 6:30... I think. And it is pirate night that night, so it will be a long day. One reason for doing the later time.

On another note, I have been trying to put the counter on my notes and can only come up with the address to show. Can anyone help?

Looking forward to it, 53 days and counting.

Kathy

[Happy Holly]

We are gonna do the dolphin encounter. Since it will be our first cruise, first time out of the country, I figured we should take the plunge. Yes it is expensive but it is one of those once in a lifetime things.
I really did want to do that, but I judt csn't get over the price. I am hoping to take the kids to Hawaii the next year and maybe do it then. I want to hear all about it. We are on deck 7, where will you be?

[Happy Holly]

We are from Michigan and will be flying down on Thursday. Disney World on Friday and then cruise on Saturday. We will probably be tired before we get there. Can't wait though. We have 2 boys, ages 7 & 9, and a daughter age 5. They can't wait for the kids clubs. They already asked if they could stay there all day. This will be there first cruise. We decided to do a Disney because I love Disney and thought it would be fun. I have heard it is a great time. My hubby and I have only cruised one other time on RCL for 4 days and loved it. My cousin has done Disney and says it is great. We are doing the Dolphin Excursion. Our kids don't know so they will be surprised. Yes, it is a bit (alot) pricey but will be a chance in a lifetime. So we are taking the plunge too. We will be on the late one though, so won't return until 6:30... I think. And it is pirate night that night, so it will be a long day. One reason for doing the later time.

On another note, I have been trying to put the counter on my notes and can only come up with the address to show. Can anyone help?

Looking forward to it, 53 days and counting.

Kathy
It sounds like your kids are the same ages as mine. A week was all my husband could rtake off, so we are just cruising. I am so excited, I just can't wait. what are you doing while in port? Have you been to any of the port before?

[Happy Holly]

it's our first Disney cruise, we went on one small cruise to mexico out of Ca a few years ago. Everyone says Disney is the best! I can't wait!

[cindy1098]

pirate: We are so excited. This is going to be so much fun. How much do you know about the cruise. What made you choose Disney cruise?
We chose the Disney cruise for a couple of reasons. First is because we heard it is the best. 2nd is because we LOVE Disney (we are members of the Disney Vacation Club).
We are so excited too!!
Cindy

[cindy1098]

Hi All!
I use Yahoo Groups alot and I saw a couple of people post on here that they wish there was someway to get everyone together in one spot.
I created a Yahoo group where we can post messages (similar to this forum), but can also create a database where everyone can go in and put their names, where they are from and ages of their kids so that you can easily find people with similarities to you. You only have to enter anwers that you want to. I have made it restricted so that I have to approve everyone that joins (so we don't have lurkers).
Please let me know if this is something you are interested in!
Thanks!
Cindy

[Carolinax4]

Saydie is 5 and sometime mature, very smart, but sometimes like to play the little sister act so her and Emily should get along well. Emily can boss her around and trust me when she has had enought she'll let Emily know. This is the first cruise for Carter and Saydie. Carter is a very nice 7 year old. He still love to dress up in costume and play with stuffed toys. He is very sweet and wll mannered, most of the time.

I think we are in 7065 [Deck 7 in the middle ] Looks like we will be right above you. We are flying in to Orlando on Saturday about 11:30. We fly out on the 27th at 4:10.
We are so excited. Have you seen the Disney crusie special that was on the travel channel. it was wonderful.


My six year old boy, Steven, sounds similar to Carter. Although Steven can be quite humerous when he chooses to be! These two should get along great! :yay:

[Carolinax4]

Hi All!
I use Yahoo Groups alot and I saw a couple of people post on here that they wish there was someway to get everyone together in one spot.
I created a Yahoo group where we can post messages (similar to this forum), but can also create a database where everyone can go in and put their names, where they are from and ages of their kids so that you can easily find people with similarities to you. You only have to enter anwers that you want to. I have made it restricted so that I have to approve everyone that joins (so we don't have lurkers).
Please let me know if this is something you are interested in!
Thanks!
Cindy


I'm interested!! Let me know how to access it and I'd be happy to key in our info. I was just thinking we have a lot of children all similar in age - it'd be great to see a breakdown of ages and girls/boys! Thanks! :banana:

[cindy1098]

I'm interested!! Let me know how to access it and I'd be happy to key in our info. I was just thinking we have a lot of children all similar in age - it'd be great to see a breakdown of ages and girls/boys! Thanks! :banana:
I still cannot post URL's yet. As soon as I am able, I will post the link!
Cindy

[Happy Holly]

I'd be interested as well. I find this a little confussing sometimes. We are new Disney cruises, but simply can't wait.

[Tinkified]

BUMPING US UP....WAY UP....3 WEEKS TO GO!

Anyone interested in scheduling a meet once we are all on board? Think it might be fun!

[bwcb4]

Hi
Our family will be on the Magic, leaving Jan 20. It will be myself, DH and sons, 15 and 18. We have been on the Eastern before and all loved it. Anyone have an older kid (18) who is now too old for the STACK?
Barb

[love2disneycruise]

First time poster, fifth time DCL cruiser!
My family (DH, DD-15, DS-12, and myself) are also on the 1/20 Magic. We are very excited! Anyone else cruising with teens?

[poohmomof5]

I just joined here too! I am so excited.

I will be onboard, with 5 kids, 15 year old boy, 13 year old daughter, 12 year old son, 9 year old daughter, and 2 year old girl!

I can't wait to go!

We are also leaving Thursday and spending a day at WDW. We will most likely go to Epcot for the day. I have been on 3 cruises before, including the Eastern, and I am happy to answer questions if anyone has any! It looks like some of will be on your first Disney Cruise! Congratulations.

Poohmom :hippie:

Eastern 1/02, 3 night Wonder, 10/02, Western 1/05

[Luci's Momma]

This is our first Disney cruise (DH's cruise with first wife and older 2 children does NOT count! lol Disney didn't have a dedicated ship then, I don't think.)

Anyhow, DH, me, DS 14, DS 10, DD 2 will be there! We are so excited. Right now our DD is sick with some kind of ear/sinus infection, I am taking her to the doc tomorrow to get meds so she will get well. She is scared to death of Santa, I am afraid she'll be scared of Mickey and Ariel, her two favorite Disney characters.

I've heard on this sight that the early boarding is for those in the suites--not my family. :)

We homeschool, my kids are thinking woo-hoo no school! But I am going to look for something educational that I can count as a field trip. :rotfl:

See you soon!!

[Katie1]

This is our first cruise also. We homeschool too. Thats what my kids are excited about...no school....however they did have to start school right after New Years. I thought about doing some map reading with them, since we will be there on Thursday and renting a car. If you have any great ideas for something educational, I'd be interested. We have a DD 5, DS 7, & DS 9. I also thought about journal keeping everyday.

Only 10 more days before we leave!!!

[Katie1]

I know I have asked this before, but does anyone know about what it would cost for family of 5 to do the Trunk Bay on our own? Taxi's, Ferry's, etc. As far as I can see, the Taxi's cost $6 per person and the Ferry was about $4 (I think). It was only saving us about $20 in the long run from an excursion because of taxi's and ferry's both ways. If anyone has done Trunk Bay on there own before, I would be very interested.

Thanks...first cruise and we are counting the days!!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Luci's Momma]

Katie, It will be nice meeting another homeschool family on this cruise! We are in Alabama, where are you coming from? I agree, geography is a good subject to put on the "what I did on the cruise" lesson plan. I guess I need to find my maps and get out one of the Caribbean.

I took Luci to the doc and she does have infections in both ears. My boys never had *any* ear infections, she is just loaded with them. She is a Chinese doll, we adopted her a year ago August. So you will be able to find us quickly, we are a mostly Irish-looking family with a China doll. :) Are you on deck 8, too, since yo have as many in your group as we do? I can't remember our cabin # right now.

susan

[kjblovesdisney]

Hi all,
There is another post on this Meets board with fellow travelers on the January 20th Eastern. Check it out for more friends to meet.:hippie: popcorn:: :wizard:

www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=939168

[tina4_98]

hello! im joining you guys on the jan 20 cruise!

First time cruiser ever with my hubby, daughter who will be 23 months and my mother in law! we are all ever so excited!!:cool1: :banana:

see you all sooN!!! im flying in the 19th and staying at the hyatt in the orlando airport!

[kjblovesdisney]

The Dis'ers on the other thread (the 1/20/07 one) are meeting Sunday at the Goofy Pool. The scheduled meeting time is 1 pm, near the stage...I'll keep you posted. :cool1:

[Katie1]

We are from Michigan. Thought we would be leaving the cold weather...but it has actually been rather warm for this time of year. I am hoping that it stays that way in Florida also. I have been down there when it is cold.

Hope Luci feels better. Ear infections are not fun. We are on deck 8, but I don't know the number off hand.

[tina4_98]

hehehe..

yes i have 9 days till i head out to florida!
Ever so excited! cant seem to stop talking about cruise!

anyone else staying at the HYATT in the airport the friday night???


cruising for the first time!!!:cool1: :banana: :woohoo: :cheer2:

me- 23
hbbby -30
daugther -23 months
mother in law -62

[kjblovesdisney]

Hey Katie1, we are on deck 8 also!
The plan to meet is Sunday at 1 pm a the Goofy pool. Folks are bringing bubbles to blow, so to find other Disers follow the bubbles! Lots of Dis'ers blow bubbles at the sail away party so that's another way of meeting friends from this board.
See you next week! I love saying that....except part of me wants time to slow down just a little.... :upsidedow

[Carolinax4]

Sounds good! We'll see y'all at the Goofy Pool on Sunday at 1pm! party:

We're sooo excited!!

[Luci's Momma]

Bubbles sound like a good, easy way to find each other.

Getting excited--when DH's alarm clock went off this morning, it was classic rock, but I heard, "A dream is a wish your heart makes when you're fast asleep..." DH says I am going a little nutty for the Disney trip. :yay: That's me!

Katie1 and kjblovesdisney--we are in 8562, where are you?

susan

[bywheel]

Katie1 and kjblovesdisney--we are in 8562, where are you?

susan

Hi! kjblovesdisney will be with me in 8536 so we'll be right down the hall. Look for the http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/77273Cruise_Sign1-thumb.gif on our door!!!!

[kjblovesdisney]

I'm too excited to sleep....or work....or do laundry....or eat..well not really but definitely the other three!!!!

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[tina4_98]

i've been packing!! :banana: :woohoo:

we are in room 2508 on deck 2!!!!!!!:cool1: :cheer2:

[tina4_98]

just thought of a question:

Does anyone know what movies are playing during our trip????

[Tinkified]

Not sure how far in advance you can find out, but there is a number you can call and inquire about the movies beeing shown...Don't have the number though....anybody have it?

We will be ready with our bubbles for our 1pm meet! Will be using them at the sailaway also!

I can't believe it is almost here!

[bywheel]

I just called and talked to "Luis". He said these are the movies playing the week we are on (subject to change):

Stick It
Step Up
The Wild
Shaggy Dog
Deja Vu
Prestige
Invincible
Santa Claus 4
:thumbsup2

[kjblovesdisney]

The excitement is building.....:yay:

[Luci's Momma]

Do you think it is really Santa Clause 3? I haven't seen that one yet, the rest of my family has. I don't know Prestige, Deja Vu, The Wild or Step Up--

I had fun shopping today, I got a fancy blouse and palazzo pants for formal night--can't abide panty hose! DH thought it looked fine. I got the boys khakis, button down shirts and ties, but no jacket--do you think they need a blazer or something? We are definitely not dressy people in real life (i.e., off the ship). What do you think? :confused3

Susan

movie list:
Stick It
Step Up
The Wild
Shaggy Dog
Deja Vu
Prestige
Invincible
Santa Claus 4

[ThePhantomsGirl]

Can't resist dropping by to say "Take really good care of the ship!!!"

[kjblovesdisney]

Susan,
The Santa Clause Movie is the third one.
I have read that formal night clothes are varied so I think that the kids will be fine without jackets. Besides boys in ties look really handsome and very grownup. I have a 3 piece set which is pants, top and light over jacket and it can be semi or formal. I am hoping to find dressy sandals in the next few days so I don't have to wear pantyhose either.
I picked up my camera needs last night and only have a few things left on my packing list to get and then I can iron and pack!
I can't wait.:dance3:

[bywheel]

Can we go now!?!?!??!?!?!?!? Please!!!:goodvibes :goodvibes

[kjblovesdisney]

Okay so at this time next week I'll be at the Magic Kingdom with great friends....having a turkey leg ...or maybe a Casey's hot dog... and humming when you wish upon a star.

I can't wait!!
Doh!....I already said that today didn't I!

[kjblovesdisney]

Bubble bump:woohoo:

[kjblovesdisney]

Know what I'm doing this week......

I'm going on a Disney Cruise!! :cool1: :cool1:

[DisneyDudet]

I am new to these boards, but I'm a loyal, long time poster on other boards.

I'll be sailing in 6 days with all of you! I'm from Texas as well!

[tina4_98]

4 more days!!!!!:cool1: :yay:

[calmom]

I've been posting on the other thread - I will be on the cruise too! Here is a roll call I made:
I think I got it! I really should be packing....please post corrections/additions. Thanks! Lisa

Name Dis'er ID/Spouse Children Hometown/Cabin

Mary "Maryoh8"/John DD 11, DD 8 Cat. 10
Frank "Frank & Lola"/Lola
"Kawaba" DD 9, DD 5
"Clewert"
"Newmansclan DD 19, DS 14, DD 13
"TJ from Nashville DS 5, DS 3, DS 18 months Deck 6
3 Grankid 5,3, 1.5 Deck 6
Kelli "Kellimomo3" DS 10, DS 8, DS 6
"Mousefamily" DS 8, Grandparents
"Fawn" DD 23, DD 16, DD 16
Fawn's cousin DD 9, DD 7 ??
Michelle "Tinkified" DD 6 NY
"Perpetua" DD 4, DD 18 months
"kjblovesdisney Deck 8, 4, and 2?
Dee "Sunnyd11" DD 11, DS 12
"bywheel" Deck 8
"mwillow4"
Kathy "Katie1" DS 9, DS 7, DD 5 Michigan Deck 8
Cindy "cindy1098" DS 5, DS 2 Deck 6
"Randall's mom" DS 4
"accola" DD 5, DS 2 Deck 7
"Picmac DD 8 Philadelphia
"beachwench"
"Paigee10" - 16, with 16 year old sister
Tina "tina4 98" DD 23 months, MIL
"bwcb4" DS 18, DS 15
Susan "Luci's Momma" DS 14, DS 10, DD 2 Alabama Deck 8
Lisa Calmom/Quentin DS 8, DS 6, DS 4, DS 1 CA Deck 8
Mary "iluvdisney"
"KarenNY"
"TLinden16"
"DisneyDudet" Texas
"mom-of-2-girls" DD 12, DD 8 Virginia
"loucrew" DS 11, DS 8, DD 7
"Carolinax4" DS 8, DS 6
Holly "Happy Holly" DS 7, DD 5 Texas
"love2disneycruise" DD 15, DS 12
"poohmomof5" DS 15, DD 13, DS 12, DD 9, DD 2

[calmom]

I also posted an invite on the other thread - if anyone wants to get together on Wed from 5pm-6pm, we will have a little get together in the Roy Suite. Weather in St. Thomas: 0°C
Oops - that is St. Thomas, Canada :rotfl2:
Caribbean - 84 degrees - yahoo!:beach:

[Tinkified]

Holy Canoli, Lisa! That is some list. WOW, to see it all together like that is amazing! You got yourself a date a 5pm on Wednesday. Thanks for the invite. We will be there! Guess I better get cracking on those lime green Mickey Heads! Might have to get more lime green foam from Michaels today.

"I know DIS much is true!"
Michelle

[calmom]

I posted a revision to the roll call on the other thread. I will post updates on that thread, but will post here when I do so! I really should be getting ready for work! Lisa

[Happy Holly]

Where in Texas are you from. We are from Granbury. We fly out of DFW on Sat. morning.

[DisneyDudet]

Where in Texas are you from. We are from Granbury. We fly out of DFW on Sat. morning.

We are from Arlington.. right smack dab between Ft Worth and Dallas.

We leave Sat morning from DFW too!

[KarenNY]

Mary(iluvdisney), Karen(TLinden16) and Karen(KarenNY) are on deck 6.

[calmom]

Mary(iluvdisney), Karen(TLinden16) and Karen(KarenNY) are on deck 6.

I will add to the roll call on the other thread! Thanks, Lisa

[tina4_98]

Here from Canada!!

we are on Deck 2!~! Room 2508 unless we upgrade!!!!

3 more days till we leave.. actually 2 becuase our flight is REALLY early!!!!!:cool1: :yay: :cheer2:

[tina4_98]

Well it's almost time for me to leave home! we leave late late tonight to head to orlando! Very excited and a bit nervous as i am not the traveller and have never been on a cruise! but really looking forward to going away!

See you all on the boat very soon!!

staying at the Hyatt in Orlando airport tomorrow!!!:cool1: :banana:

[poohmomof5]

Hello everyone!!!!

Exciting for me too. We are leaving this afternoon and staying at the Boardwalk for 2 nights. My son's 15th birthday is tomorrow :bday: and we will be spending the day at EPCOT which is his favorite park! I am so excited. I only have one suitcase packed and there are 7 of us. :scared1: I better get going.

I don't like to fly so I am nervous too Tina, I hope you have safe travels :thumbsup2

See you all there, we will be the family with 5 kids, 14,13,12,9,and 2. And we wear alot of matching outfits! I think I have enough that we could match every day of the cruise! Fun stuff!!!!

Enjoy your last few days and see you all soon! Be safe everyone!!!!! :grouphug:

Poohmom :hippie:

[tina4_98]

have a safe and fun trip!! enjoy Epcot!!! it's great there!!!!!

i have a long flight.. 7.5 hours.. not looking forward to it! im coming from Vancouver, BC, Canada!!!

[poohmomof5]

That sounds sooooooooo long! You will love the cruise, it is our 4th and we keep coming back.

By the way, I will be in Vancouver for a week in early Feb! I thought that was a long flight, it is "only" 4.5 hours.

:goodvibes

:thumbsup2

:)

:cutie:

Poohmom :hippie:

[Katie1]

We leave tonight also....I have packing to do also. What am I doing on here! Hope I don't forget anything. We will be in the Magic Kingdom tomorrow. The Magic starts tonight!! See you all there. So excited! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[tina4_98]

ya with our stop over and everything it total up to 7.5 hours. so with a 2 year old im dreading it!!!!

But that's okay because the cruise will be great!!! I have my room door decore all ready as well! i have last minute stuff to pack like my husbands dress up pants and shirt.. so not too much!!

Glad to be going away.. we've had such cold weather and we are not used to it. we have snow falling as we speak!!!!:scared1:

[tina4_98]

katie! have a safe flight and have lots of fun tomorrow!!!!!

[tina4_98]

lets keep this thread going!! it was almost at the top of the list! Better than were it was this morning when i found it at the bottom!!

so BUMP BUMP!!!:banana:

[poohmomof5]

Okay, you guys need to stop! How can I get any packing done when I keep running to the computer! I am going to give myself a "time out" from the computer until I at least have 4 suitcases packed! I am so excited!!!!!

I have a 2 year old too...We fly right after nap time, so she won't even be tired...what to do?

Signing off, packing starting... :goodvibes

Safe travels everyone!!!

Poohmom :hippie:

[Tinkified]

Well, we had to cancel. Our daughter was hospitalized on Wednesday for dehydration and stomach flu. We spent the last 3 days there. We are home now, friday, but unfortunately, I can't say that she is really on the road to recovery yet. We are keeping our fingers crossed.

Thank God for trip insurance. We are looking to rebook for 3/3. I hope you all enjoy your trip. I am going to check out that date on the meets board.

Michelle

[Luci's Momma]

Michelle,
I am so sorry that your daughter got sick! I do hope that she is recovering well. That is scary, being sick enough to go to the hospital. I hope you are recovering from it, too, having to be at the hospital and dealing with a very sick child.

susan

[Tinkified]

Susan:

Thanks so much for your kind words...it was very difficult to see my daughter so sick...it was scary enough that I didn't even have time to think about us not going to be cruising this week....has to be the first time in 6 months that I didn't think about the trip. Thanks again

Michelle

[Patio_29]

Hi! I was on the cruise last week and was wondering if anyone had these rooms or rooms in this area. Did they manage to get rid of the smell? Last week, the hall smelled terrible and it was in the rooms too.

Thanks!

[Patio_29]

Well, we had to cancel. Our daughter was hospitalized on Wednesday for dehydration and stomach flu. We spent the last 3 days there. We are home now, friday, but unfortunately, I can't say that she is really on the road to recovery yet. We are keeping our fingers crossed.

Thank God for trip insurance. We are looking to rebook for 3/3. I hope you all enjoy your trip. I am going to check out that date on the meets board.

Michelle

I'm really sorry for you! I hope your daughter feels better soon. My DS had rotovirus a couple years ago and it was terrible. Best of luck to you.