February 2, 2008 Eastern early check in

[SnowWhite2]

This needs bumped to the first page....my gosh we are leaving in less than a month! Let's make sure those last minute folks find us! :cool1:

[PhotoLisa]

Karyn, mfabre and I all received our room assignments today. Check your ressie online for assignments and upgrades!!!

Report your findings!

[kasidak]

Karyn, mfabre and I all received our room assignments today. Check your ressie online for assignments and upgrades!!!

Report your findings!

Yep, go check! We are upgraded two categories and now have a verandah! :cool1: Wooooo HOOOO!

[Brancaneve]

Karyn, mfabre and I all received our room assignments today. Check your ressie online for assignments and upgrades!!!

Report your findings!


I went online to check and I am assigned to the same room:confused3

Did I go to the right place to check my assignment? I went to my reservations. Perhaps not everyone gets bumped up? You are a very experienced Disney Cruiser...
What is your #1 piece of advice for a first time Disney Cruiser such as myself?

[PhotoLisa]

I went online to check and I am assigned to the same room:confused3

Did I go to the right place to check my assignment? I went to my reservations. Perhaps not everyone gets bumped up? You are a very experienced Disney Cruiser...
What is your #1 piece of advice for a first time Disney Cruiser such as myself?

Buy an over-the-door shoe holder to place on your bathroom door to hold all your toiletries, makeup, suntan lotion, etc.

Bring a power strip on the ship with you because there aren't many plugs in the room.

Bring air freshener to help diffuse the bathroom stinch that can be smelled on occassion.

If you have children, decorate your door so they know which one is yours . . . all the rooms look alike.

Unpack half the clothes you're going to attempt to put in your suitcase . . . you won't need all of that stuff!

Go to the disboard meet at 2:30 on the Promenade Lounge because it makes going to everything else on the ship more fun. You'll have many new friends to sit with in shows, wine tastings, in the pool areas, etc.

Those are the biggies!

[PhotoLisa]

Dollar General had a good bit of Disney goodies today when we went there today . . . mini playing cards, color books, pens, stickers.

Family Dollar had a few things too!

[Brancaneve]

Buy an over-the-door shoe holder to place on your bathroom door to hold all your toiletries, makeup, suntan lotion, etc.

Bring a power strip on the ship with you because there aren't many plugs in the room.

Bring air freshener to help diffuse the bathroom stinch that can be smelled on occassion.

If you have children, decorate your door so they know which one is yours . . . all the rooms look alike.

Unpack half the clothes you're going to attempt to put in your suitcase . . . you won't need all of that stuff!

Go to the disboard meet at 2:30 on the Promenade Lounge because it makes going to everything else on the ship more fun. You'll have many new friends to sit with in shows, wine tastings, in the pool areas, etc.

Those are the biggies!


Thank you for the valuable information! I will try to make it to the 2:30 meeting. :teacher:

[princess sparkle p]

No upgrade for us.


Congrats to those who were upgraded!!! :cheer2:

[SoftBallChickuhh]

We recieved an upgrade from a 12 to an 11.. our room is a HC room so we are happy with the extra space we are recieveing.:cool1:

[Gina]

Just FYI: I just posted an update to our DIS tag plans at the Yahoo group, so if you're still interested in participating please make sure you sign in there and reply by Sunday!


Only 22 more days!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[princess sparkle p]

Anyone besides me wearing capris???? It seems so odd to me to think of wearing capris in Feb!!!!

[Billinaz]

If you are staying at Country Inn and Suites, recheck your reservation date!


I had booked it very early and although I thought the price was high, I still booked it.

Today I checked for a reservation on the same date and found the same room $50 cheaper!

I cancelled the original reservation and booked one at the lower rate....

[Pluto,]

hi, my parents are on this cruise they havent recieved their luggage tags and the other things they send right before the cruise. has anyone gotten theirs?
or do you know when its supposed to come?
thanks

[PhotoLisa]

Your cruise documents will not come until about 2 weeks before the cruise . . . so another week at the earliest. I've had them come in about 10 days before the cruise as well.

Capris . . . heck . . . some days here at home have us in capris and shorts even now in January. We're back to being "cold" which is warm for most others . . . 66 as our high today.

And yes . . . I will be packing capris in my luggage - several pair. I usually wear capris to dinner.

[Pluto,]

Your cruise documents will not come until about 2 weeks before the cruise . . . so another week at the earliest. I've had them come in about 10 days before the cruise as well.

Capris . . . heck . . . some days here at home have us in capris and shorts even now in January. We're back to being "cold" which is warm for most others . . . 66 as our high today.

And yes . . . I will be packing capris in my luggage - several pair. I usually wear capris to dinner.

thanks for the reply

[Gina]

Don't forget, tonight is the deadline to sign up for DIS Tag!! If anyone is still interested and hasn't signed up yet, please do so under the Yahoo group DIS tag thread.

Thanks!! :)

-gina-

[christmas]

Hi,

Thanks Gina for the message but I couldn't get it to reply to you so here I am. We are going on the magic 2/2 Mardi Gras week and can't wait. I went to the web page but don't have a yahoo email so I guess I can't get on but can't wait to meet everyone on the ship

thanks
Noel

[Gina]

Hi,

Thanks Gina for the message but I couldn't get it to reply to you so here I am. We are going on the magic 2/2 Mardi Gras week and can't wait. I went to the web page but don't have a yahoo email so I guess I can't get on but can't wait to meet everyone on the ship

thanks
Noel


Hi Noel!

You just have to have a free Yahoo account, not necessarily a Yahoo email. It's really quick to sign up. We have the Yahoo group because it's private, and that allows us to have info such as stateroom #'s and such on there.

If you're interested in participating in our DIS tag fun, you can just send me a PM with your info and I would be happy to add you to the database! Then I can just email you with the database when it's done so you'll know who all is participating. Just let me know tonight, is all I ask!

-gina-

[PhotoLisa]

Noel:

You must be from Louisiana too since you're talking about Mardi Gras week.

We have a group from Houma that is going . . . 14 strong.

Lisa

Hi,

Thanks Gina for the message but I couldn't get it to reply to you so here I am. We are going on the magic 2/2 Mardi Gras week and can't wait. I went to the web page but don't have a yahoo email so I guess I can't get on but can't wait to meet everyone on the ship

thanks
Noel

[PhotoLisa]

Michelle and I are just going to bed tonight after working on cruise stuff. Gina . . . your fish extender is all sewn . . . just have to put something on the pockets!

While we were at it, I made Bryce (my grandson) and Jordan (my granddaughter) each a pair of pajama pants. His is Cars material and hers is Tink. Can't wait until they wake up in the morning to see them.

I'm trying to finish everything up this week . . . we still have shirts to do for our WDW 4 day trip preceding the cruise. Time to get in my closet and figure out which formal/semi-formal/dinner clothes I'm taking with me.

We'll have to complete our shopping for dis-tag this week too. Before you know it . . . we'll all be on the ship eating orange mango soup (well . . . at least I will!).

[kasidak]

Michelle and I are just going to bed tonight after working on cruise stuff. Gina . . . your fish extender is all sewn . . . just have to put something on the pockets!

While we were at it, I made Bryce (my grandson) and Jordan (my granddaughter) each a pair of pajama pants. His is Cars material and hers is Tink. Can't wait until they wake up in the morning to see them.

I'm trying to finish everything up this week . . . we still have shirts to do for our WDW 4 day trip preceding the cruise. Time to get in my closet and figure out which formal/semi-formal/dinner clothes I'm taking with me.

We'll have to complete our shopping for dis-tag this week too. Before you know it . . . we'll all be on the ship eating orange mango soup (well . . . at least I will!).

Can you make me a fish extender? I will pay you! :flower3:

[christmas]

Thanks Gina for the help but I am having trouble with my pm sending out and have not been able to reply to my pm's i'm getting. If you send me the information I sould be able to get the account set up. Again, thanks for the help

noel

[PhotoLisa]

Noel:

I think you have to have a certain number of posts in the forum before you can receive/send PMs.

Post a few times here -- jibberish and you should be able to read your PMs.

I thought the number of posts needed was 5 but maybe I'm mistaken.

Lisa

[PhotoLisa]

Can you make me a fish extender? I will pay you! :flower3:

Check your email -- I sent you an email through the yahoogroup.

[Gina]

Michelle and I are just going to bed tonight after working on cruise stuff. Gina . . . your fish extender is all sewn . . . just have to put something on the pockets!


Lisa, thank you SO much!!!!! You are a lifesaver!! :hug:

[Gina]

Thanks Gina for the help but I am having trouble with my pm sending out and have not been able to reply to my pm's i'm getting. If you send me the information I sould be able to get the account set up. Again, thanks for the help

noel


Hi Noel!

Lisa is right -- you have to have a certain number of posts before you can use PM's. I think it's 10? I'm not really sure.

What info would you like me to send you? I'm more than happy to do what I can. I wish I could just manually add you to the Febcruise group, but it won't let me do that. Were you able to set up a free Yahoo account? In case you still need it, the website is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/febcruise

I hope you can join us at 2:30 in the Promenade Lounge for our DIS meet!

Now I can't remember who was talking about capris, but I live in those! Khaki capris, an assortment of shirts, and you have a bunch of outfits. :)

[busybethie]

Hi. I am new to posting on the boards but just wanted to check in. We are leaving on the Feb 2 Magic trip and are very excited!! It is myself, DH, DD12, DD10 and DD6, my parents, brother, aunt and uncle, friends and their family--lots of folks.

Here is to a great and SUNNY trip!!

Beth

[Mineu]

Hi: I just noticed this cruise meet! I knew there was one somewhere-but gave up too soon! We're a group of 28 celebrating "Roxie's 40th birthday"-don't tell her I let the secret out. Anyway, we have a big cake ordered for 2/3 so sing along with us when they bring it to the table! Thanks!!

[PhotoLisa]

Welcome to the group Beth and Mineu!

Where have you two been plus all of your co-travelers?

We've been waiting here for you to come join in on our fun!!!

Be sure to meet us in the Promenade Lounge on Saturday, 2/2, at 2:30 for our group meet. What better way to begin the cruise than meeting lots of people you'll see throughout the week.

Be sure to stop by our yahoogroups board for this cruise.

Gina has been doing a wonderful job trying to get us organized and give us an easier place to communicate.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/febcruise/joinBe sure to add your groups to the database (the link will be on the left margin on the yahoo page).

Lisa

[Mineu]

Thanks for the info and invitation-I should have looked for this earlier!

[Gina]

Welcome, you guys!! And sorry I didn't jump in and say hi sooner -- for some reason I am no longer getting emails when there is a new post to this thread. :headache:

Lisa has been so awesome at keeping everyone informed on stuff -- make sure you check out all the links and calendar info she added at our Yahoo group site! If you need any help at all getting registered there or navigating, please just let me know and I'll be more than happy to help. Mineu, I see you already made it to the Yahoo group -- welcome!!

I can't believe we sail so soon... DS and I have had this booked since the first week of January '07, and 2/2/08 seemed sooooo far away at that point. But time has flown!! And now we're only a mere 17 days away!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Can't wait to meet all of you!!


-gina-

[PhotoLisa]

Alright . . . what's the deal guys? Are you not getting excited or something?

We're slipping way down and needed to be popped back to the top.

Who's up for talking about a wine tasting or tequila tasting?

[LisaSp]

It is all we are talking about in our house!! As far as discussing the tastings, DH doesn't drink and I don't like tequila. I am considering wine or martini tasting but haven't decided yet!

I am going out today to buy glow bracelets for the pirate party! Can't believe we leave in 2 weeks!

[LisaSp]

...filling out cruise documents on line--do we do that when we receive our packet in the mail ? Last time we cruised this option had just become available so we didn't do it. So now I see people talking about doing it but I am not sure *when* one does that.

[Gina]

Alright . . . what's the deal guys? Are you not getting excited or something?

We're slipping way down and needed to be popped back to the top.

Who's up for talking about a wine tasting or tequila tasting?


You know I'm excited!! :banana:

I would love to finally do the wine tasting! On previous cruises, it has always conflicted with some other activity I really wanted to do, but looking at the latest Navigators I don't see an issue this time. I love wine (hey, I'm Italian!) but I don't know much at all about wine. One of my favorite writers once said that "most people wouldn't know fine wine from melted popsicles if it weren't for the label on the bottle." That's me! :laughing:

[PhotoLisa]

Logi (the wine guy from Palo) is usually the person giving the wine tastings. He is a great guy! You'll be a seasoned wine taster after you attend the tasting.

I am opting for Monday since I want to go to the matinee of The Golden Mickeys on Sunday afternoon at 2:15. The later shows will conflict with the Superbowl.

Of course . . . we won't know for sure until we board which events will be moved bc of the Superbowl but prior Superbowl cruisers stated it was only formal night that was moved.

[mfabre]

I am pleased to report that our cruise documents have arrived!!!!

:cool1:

[bostontochicago]

Hello all! My boyfriend and I will be cruising with you all on February 2nd. It is our first cruise and we are very excited! Looking forward to meeting some DIS folks along the way.

A quick note for you all...there is a group of cruisers leaving items for each other from one cruise to another on the Eastern Cruise. The items in the box vary..sand toys, water, books etc. - whatever you did not use. I need to relinquish my spot in the chain, and was wondering if anyone would like it. You will need to PM your full name and cabin # to the cruiser before you, and collect that info from the person after. Please let me know if anyone would like to participate in my place.

Hope to meet some of you all in a few short weeks!

Michelle

[Gina]

Hi Michelle, and welcome to the party!! :banana:

If you like, you are more than welcome to join us at our private Yahoo group. Just point your browser to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/febcruise. And definitely try and come to our DIS meet! It'll be on embarkation day, at 2:30pm in the Promenade Lounge.

Looking forward to seeing you onboard!

-gina-

[SnowWhite2]

Hey Lisa!

I'm looking at the Sunday Navigator from last year and the wine tasting is at 2 pm. Of course it is at the same time as the fruit carving and mixology which I always attend. If they give out free drinks, I'm there. Martini art auction is another of my "must do's" - more free alcohol. Funny thing is I really don't drink but when I'm on the cruise, free alcohol just calls my name!

I'm also jealous that you are hosting a DCL House party. I didn't get picked and I'm bummed. I can't wait to hear all about how your party went. What a great bon voyage party!

[mickeycruisemaniac]

Happy to say that our cruise docs came today too! I am sooooo excited, this will be our 3rd Disney cruise and I can't wait. My mom is going with us too and lives in a different city and did not get her docs today. Maybe tomorrow for a lot of people.

[christmas]

We are soooooo excited too. Our cruise package came today as well. Is anyone doing the kayak, hike and snorkel in St. Thomas or has anyone ever did this excursion before?

Noel:woohoo:

[bostontochicago]

Thanks, Gina. I will check out the yahoo thread, and hope to see you at the Promenade Lounge as well! Can I ask...should I be nervous I have not received Cruise Doc yet?

[Gina]

Thanks, Gina. I will check out the yahoo thread, and hope to see you at the Promenade Lounge as well! Can I ask...should I be nervous I have not received Cruise Doc yet?


No, don't be nervous -- the docs are just now going out. I haven't received mine either, so you're not alone! :) I don't know why I even get so excited about the docs anyway... Everything is already filled out online, and I don't use the luggage tags. So it's really just a formality to get the docs, but it sure makes the cruise seem close. :goodvibes

[bostontochicago]

I aksed this on the main forum, but did not get much response. I thought maybe you friendly folks could help me...

I was planning an excursion on my own, and the woman with the St. Thomas based company told me if DCL states we are in port at 8AM, this will be really be 9AM local time. Does anyone know if this is true? It seems strange that DCL would not post the arrival and departure times on the website in the local time of the port. Any help is appreciated!

[Gina]

I aksed this on the main forum, but did not get much response. I thought maybe you friendly folks could help me...

I was planning an excursion on my own, and the woman with the St. Thomas based company told me if DCL states we are in port at 8AM, this will be really be 9AM local time. Does anyone know if this is true? It seems strange that DCL would not post the arrival and departure times on the website in the local time of the port. Any help is appreciated!


That's a good question... I honestly don't know! I would think that the times posted would be local times. I would call DCL -- several times -- and see what they say. And please let us know what you find out!

[PhotoLisa]

The ship always changes to local time. I've never seen a cruising (and this is my 6th) that the ship was on a different time than the island. Imagine the confusion if you ask someone what time it is because you don't have a watch and they are a local!

I don't remember if it is on the Eastern or Western, but you change your time one day and change it back the next. I never pay attention, I just do what they tell me in the navigator each night.

I know when we went to St. Thomas last year, I had a private excursion booked and there was no time difference.

[SnowWhite2]

This is the first time we have used points for the cruise so we have to wait for DVC to send it. It concerns me because I am still waiting for a 2008 planner from them that was supposed to arrive in Dec :scared1: but supposedly has been sent out recently.

I realize that you don't need any of the info in the packet when you pull up to the terminal, but I'd just like to have it. I'm sure it will come soon.

[bostontochicago]

Thanks, I will call DCL tomorrow and see what they say. I do not want to miss the boat because of a time change! The woman keeps trying to tell me the port times on the DCL website are Eastern and St. Thomas is in Atlantic, and that just seems so strange to me. Thanks for your help, I will report pack tomorrow!

[bostontochicago]

Snow White - we are cruising on DVC points as well, and have not received documents yet. We did get the planner on Friday, so I am hopeful the docs will come tomorrow!

[bostontochicago]

PhotoLisa - I noticed you mentioned rumbaba charters in the FAQ sticky a few years ago - I had followed the link, and then I realized you were the OP! I was thinking of checking their availability and wondered how it you enjoyed the trip. Can you share any info about the pricing? Also, do you have to charter the whole boat, or can you just sign up? The website is a little vague, and I send along an inquiry and am waiting to hear back. Many thanks!

[aruba4me]

Well, this will be our first Disney C, for my husband and I and first C for our 3 yr. old son...Our last cruise was 1/04...yes, do the math...our 10 day cruise (we used to do one every other yr) was our last and we brought home the sweetest gift of all!!:love:
I am so excited to get back to the islands and reading all these posts I know we will have a blast!!
:cool1:

[LisaSp]

Why are we on page 2?? At least now we will be back on page 1 for a while!

I just wanted to share that I called DCL to see if the Hannah Montana movie would be shown on board. Unfortunately (though not surprising), it is not. Here is the list she gave me of what WILL be showing while we are cruising:

Wild Hogs
Meet the Robinsons
Bridge to Terabithia
Pirates of the Carribean 3
Ratatouille
The Game Plan
Underdog
Dan In Real Life
Enchanted
National Treasure 2

Thought that this list might be of interest to some.

[PhotoLisa]

Karyn (plus 2) and me (plus 2) are doing Rumbaba in St. Thomas this year. I love Capt. Bobby and his wife. I would have to say that in 6 cruises that I've taken and at least 12 excursions on various islands, Rumbaba was one of my most favorite. I love the relaxation that this excursion affords . . . and the food!

PhotoLisa - I noticed you mentioned rumbaba charters in the FAQ sticky a few years ago - I had followed the link, and then I realized you were the OP! I was thinking of checking their availability and wondered how it you enjoyed the trip. Can you share any info about the pricing? Also, do you have to charter the whole boat, or can you just sign up? The website is a little vague, and I send along an inquiry and am waiting to hear back. Many thanks!

[Brancaneve]

This is the first time we have used points for the cruise so we have to wait for DVC to send it. It concerns me because I am still waiting for a 2008 planner from them that was supposed to arrive in Dec :scared1: but supposedly has been sent out recently.

I realize that you don't need any of the info in the packet when you pull up to the terminal, but I'd just like to have it. I'm sure it will come soon.


Hi Snowwhite2,

I am also booked through DVC and I have not recieved anything either as of 1/22 but I'm sure th MLK holiday delayed things a bit. Is it true we don't need anything in the packet to board? I am calling on Thursday if I don't get anything!

Good luck!

[Scoobypop]

It doesn't matter who it was booked through, DVC, DCL, or a travel agent, the docs are automatically printed from a giant machine 10-14 days before each cruise, and then get packaged and shipped automatically from there. We also booked through DVC, and got our yesterday in Vegas, and our friends who booked through DCL got theirs yesterday as well. It is shipped UPS usually. I'm sure it will show up today or tomorrow!

[princess sparkle p]

Hi Snowwhite2,

I am also booked through DVC and I have not recieved anything either as of 1/22 but I'm sure th MLK holiday delayed things a bit. Is it true we don't need anything in the packet to board? I am calling on Thursday if I don't get anything!

Good luck!

It doesn't matter who it was booked through, DVC, DCL, or a travel agent, the docs are automatically printed from a giant machine 10-14 days before each cruise, and then get packaged and shipped automatically from there. We also booked through DVC, and got our yesterday in Vegas, and our friends who booked through DCL got theirs yesterday as well. It is shipped UPS usually. I'm sure it will show up today or tomorrow!


This is realy odd!!!! :confused3

Good news!!!! :banana: Today I received a letter by US mail from DVC with our confirmation.

BAD NEWS!!! :scared1: On the first page it lists us in the stateroom we booked- no problem. The second page has us DOWNGRADED!!!! to a lower category and different deck than we reserved or paid for!!!! How on earth does this happen???

Other members in my travel party got a package from UPS but we did not!!???

Anyone ever been downgraded before??? :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

[SnowWhite2]

I'd be on the phone to Member Services pronto!!!

Does it say anything about a credit to your points? Hopefully the downgrade is a mistake. I've never heard of a downgrade before. Especially not calling you about it....bad, very bad DCL.

[princess sparkle p]

I'd be on the phone to Member Services pronto!!!

Does it say anything about a credit to your points? Hopefully the downgrade is a mistake. I've never heard of a downgrade before. Especially not calling you about it....bad, very bad DCL.

Neither have I!! I just got off the phone with them. The DVC rep was less than helpful, I am not pleased with her service, but that is another issue. She cannot figure out why I have 2 pages each with different info on them. Both the DCL site and her computer have me in the correct category and stateroom. She thought maybe I pulled out old paperwork...yeah from my mailbox dated 1/16/08 and postmarked 1/17/08!!! LOL Now that would be what I call Magic.

I guess we will see what happens...

[kasidak]

We still don't have our cruise documents! :(

[LisaSp]

We still don't have our cruise documents! :(

We don't either! I put a call into our travel agent today and haven't heard back from her yet.

[Billinaz]

Its not that big a deal. its great to finally get the docs (they ship 3 day air).


On our first trip I made a bad decision and booked through Expedia (havent used them since) and despite many, many assurances that they had sent out my cruise docs (they used to be sent to the travel agency who then shipped them to you) I was just a few days from leaving with no docs.

I called DCL and they sent me a new set next day air, and we left 2 days later.

Funny thing, when I got back after the cruise, there was a little box of cruise docs sitting on my doorstep.

Even if you did not get them, they can set you up at the port. not as convenient, but it can be done that way.

[LisaSp]

My travel agent just called and said the docs are on her desk. She just got back from a long weekend away. So I should have them within the next couple of days! We are getting so excited it is ridiculous!

[SnowWhite2]

No docs here....No DVC Planner either. I even turned on the porch light for the UPS man.

But I did receive an email from DVC telling me that I should look for DVC lanyards in my stateroom and also inviting me to a Member Celebration where we'll get a free hat. And of course if I'd like to add on more points, they'd be happy to do that also!

[princess sparkle p]

No docs here....No DVC Planner either. I even turned on the porch light for the UPS man.

But I did receive an email from DVC telling me that I should look for DVC lanyards in my stateroom and also inviting me to a Member Celebration where we'll get a free hat. And of course if I'd like to add on more points, they'd be happy to do that also!


My actual docs have still not arrived.

When did you get the email? I have not gotten that yet either...

[SnowWhite2]

Got the email this afternoon.

[PhotoLisa]

Gina, Gina!

I didn't realize you were hosting a party this weekend too! Just saw you posted on the HP thread!!!!

Are you gonna wear your HP Cruise Director shirt (that you have to make yourself) on the cruise?

Lisa

[Gina]

Gina, Gina!

I didn't realize you were hosting a party this weekend too! Just saw you posted on the HP thread!!!!

Are you gonna wear your HP Cruise Director shirt (that you have to make yourself) on the cruise?


Yeah, like I own an iron... LOL If it can't be dryer-tumbled or Downy-Wrinkle-Release sprayed out, I just don't buy it. :thumbsup2

My party is very small --just a few family. Sure wish we could use the OBC for this cruise, though! :)


I can't believe we have just one more Saturday to watch the Magic sail away on the port cam... and then it's OUR Saturday!!!!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[TrolleyGirl]

I just read on another thread Brent the Aussie is the current cruise director on the Magic. He was our cruise director a few years ago. If you guys haven't had him for a CD yet, you're in for a treat.

He is a great CD. His announcements are full of energy and have that great aussie accent. He really has a lot of energy and wants everyone to enjoy their trip.

Can't wait to find some warm weather, it's only 9' here!

[medisneycm]

when I went last feb he was earning his ears for Entertainment director.... didn't know he was actually the Cruise Director...good to know

[SnowWhite2]

Still no docs....

Only one more week to go until we leave. :banana:

And tomorrow is our "day off" for our 9/80 schedule. I'm going to make my fish extender. Wish me luck!!

I also need to start laying out everyone's clothes and get out the suitcases. (that will stress out the dog:rotfl: ) I;m sure my kids will tell me all of the wonderful summer items they need....next Wednesday or Thursday night.

But I"m not letting anyone rain on my happy attitude.

[Pluto,]

Still no docs....

Only one more week to go until we leave. :banana:

And tomorrow is our "day off" for our 9/80 schedule. I'm going to make my fish extender. Wish me luck!!

I also need to start laying out everyone's clothes and get out the suitcases. (that will stress out the dog:rotfl: ) I;m sure my kids will tell me all of the wonderful summer items they need....next Wednesday or Thursday night.

But I"m not letting anyone rain on my happy attitude.

my parents havent gotten theirs either and they leave for wdw on monday.

[Pluto,]

Still no docs....

Only one more week to go until we leave. :banana:

And tomorrow is our "day off" for our 9/80 schedule. I'm going to make my fish extender. Wish me luck!!

I also need to start laying out everyone's clothes and get out the suitcases. (that will stress out the dog:rotfl: ) I;m sure my kids will tell me all of the wonderful summer items they need....next Wednesday or Thursday night.

But I"m not letting anyone rain on my happy attitude.

i called them and told them my parents havent got their documents yet so they looked it up and they said somehow they forgot to mail it.so they are going to send it out tonight overnight.still problay wont get them since they leave for wdw on monday. so give them a call. they said you dont need them to board it just makes it easier. i went through dvc for the cruise

[princess sparkle p]

We still have not received our official docs either. Just the letter from DCV that was wrong...:confused3

The rest of our party that we used our points for received their docs on tuesday, they live 20 minutes from us... who knows...

8 days and counting!!!!

[SnowWhite2]

Hey Princess...we'll have to put together a plan to smuggle you on to the ship if you get to the port and DVC really did screw up. :lmao:

I've been a DVC member for less than a year and I've been underwhelmed with Member Services. I really had a hard time writing that check for dues when my planner has not yet arrived and neither has my cruise documents. But I really liked SSR when we stayed in Sept and the CMs there were really wonderful.

[SnowWhite2]

Pluto - we must have been in the same position as your parents. DCL said that my documents were mailed yesterday (Thursday) overnight and I did get them today. Yeah!

Princess - Did you get your docs today?

[aruba4me]

The count down is on...I am getting so excited to leave on my first DC in one week...so much to still do to get ready....:banana:
Didn't get any response to one of my threads...are there not any 3 yr olds on this cruise 2/2? My little guy wants to make new friends!:dance3:

[aruba4me]

What is a fish extender??:confused3

[SnowWhite2]

Aruba -

Did you sign up for our Yahoo group? We have a list of DIS cruisers, kids and their ages. Seems like several of the kids are 4 but only saw one 3 yo.

Will your son be able to go to the Oceaneer's Club? He needs to be potty trained and able to use the restroom unassisted. The counselors are great about making the kids feel welcome.

A fish extender is a multi-pocket hanging thing that allows people to place items in it for exchange. This hanging thing hangs from the silver fish that is located next to each cabin door. DCL uses the fish to deliver messages to the cabin. We have a DIS tag event going on with the group but it may be too late to join since everyone has been trying to purchase items for tag and needed to get a correct count. I know I did not explain this very well. Search on the main forum and you can find pics and descriptions.

[PhotoLisa]

I just saw a post a moment ago that confirms what I was told a while back.

The Cruise Director for our voyage will be Christiian. Brent is going on vacation and Rachel will be on the Wonder.

I'm looking forward to seeing Christiian again.

[Chariandlee]

aruba4me,

We are going on the 2/2 cruiese and we have a daughter who turns 4 while we are at sea.

Chari

[princess sparkle p]

Hey Princess...we'll have to put together a plan to smuggle you on to the ship if you get to the port and DVC really did screw up. :lmao:

I've been a DVC member for less than a year and I've been underwhelmed with Member Services. I really had a hard time writing that check for dues when my planner has not yet arrived and neither has my cruise documents. But I really liked SSR when we stayed in Sept and the CMs there were really wonderful.

THANKS!!!! Its nice to know that my DIS freidns would not leave me behind!!!! The good news is that our docs FIANLLY came yesterday...AND they have the correct stateroom on them!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:
So the last glitch is that they only have 2 of the 3 people in our stateroom listed. DBIL decided to tag along, :eek: ask me how happy I am about this, I am thinking that since he lives at a different address his will be sent seperately.

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO very excited ...we sail in 6 days!!!!! I have not even started getting ready!!!:surfweb:

[christmas]

This is our first disney cruise too and I just learned what a fish extender was but now I am finding out that their is an exchange that goes on I don't know about with gifts. Please somebody help with this.
:confused:

thanks
noel

[Gina]

This is our first disney cruise too and I just learned what a fish extender was but now I am finding out that their is an exchange that goes on I don't know about with gifts. Please somebody help with this.
:confused:

thanks
noel


Hi Noel!

I hate to say this, but the DIS Tag participation was closed off a while ago, to give people enough time to shop and gather everything, and print off the distribution list. We already have our little goodie bags all done up and packed. :( I'd be happy to add your family to the list in case there are people who haven't finished all that, but I wouldn't be able to promise you would be included.

I'm really sorry!! Just let me know if you still want to be in the distribution list, just in case. I would happily put you on my own list, but I had everything carefully counted out and finalized already. :-(

-gina-

[christmas]

Thanks Gina, Tell me what to do just in case we get on this list. If not I will pack things for my kids to find as a surprise.

thanks noel

can't wait we are leaving fri 2/1 for the cape hope to see ya'll soon

[Gina]

Thanks Gina, Tell me what to do just in case we get on this list. If not I will pack things for my kids to find as a surprise.

thanks noel

can't wait we are leaving fri 2/1 for the cape hope to see ya'll soon


Sure thing, Noel. I just need your family name (like Smith, Jones, etc.), your stateroom number, and each child's first name and age. Then I'll get the info added to the database right away.

Then for you to participate as well, you'll need to go to our Yahoo page at groups.yahoo.com/group/febcruise and print out the list of participants. Click on 'Database" on the left, then on "DIS Tag participants." Click on the "stateroom number" header to sort by that column (and make it easier to find everyone.) Then click on "printable report" below the table to print out a copy to bring with you.

Let me know if you have any trouble!

-gina-

[SnowWhite2]

Just watched the Magic sail off into the wild blue waters of the Caribbean while listening to the Shore Survival kit music. As I waved, I told the Magic that we would catch up with her when she arrived back in PC. The next time that ship is back in PC it will be waiting for us to board!!! :banana:

The under a week countdown starts.....

[christmas]

Thank you Gina for all the great information and help with the fish extenters, I think we will not get to join in the fun this trip since it is so late to get every thing set up but next time I will know early what to do.

thanks
noel

[princess sparkle p]

It's getting closer and c l o s e r!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[SnowWhite2]

How in the world am I going to make it through work all week?!

I had a hard time last week in keeping focused....this week will be so hard.

Happy packing everyone!

[Gina]

Wahhhh... I have been diligently trying to avoid all the germs at work, but they finally caught up with me Friday. :sick: I have been religiously sucking on zinc lozenges every three hours, and the symptoms are definitely not as bad as they could be, but I'm so sleeeepyyy... :faint: And my brain feels like it's coated in molasses. This weekend was crunch time, and I didn't get half of everything done that I needed to! :(

Sorry for the whining... I guess it could be worse, and I could have gotten a cold *next* Friday!!

I know some of you folks are leaving over the next few days to have a little pre-vacation vacation... Have a safe trip, and we'll see you onboard!!


-gina-

[Perdie]

Dan and I apent the weekend packing and we are ready to go!!!!!

Not quite sure how we are going to make it through a 9 hour plane ride on Wednesday with all the excitement brewing....but at least they are showing Ratatoille as one of the movies!!!!

We can't wait to get to the World and then onto the Magic!!! We leave in 2 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK, and yes it does mean I am only a week away from turning 30 :scared1:
But I think hanging with Goofy and the gang will help me forget :donald:

See you all on Saturday!

[bostontochicago]

Gina- I hope you feel better! I am so sorry to hear you are sick, this is a crazy week ahead without feeling all run down to start it! Well, atleast you have been preparing for months, and probably are not running around like a crazy person these last few days. I will be thinking of you - maybe take some Zinc, it always works like a charm for me!

[jblb1020]

Hello All! My husband and I and our two children have been on this cruise for the last two years!! I am sad to say that we will not:sad2: be joining you all this year and I will be in a Disney Depression next week.:guilty: I just wanted to wish you all a great cruise and I hope one of you will be doing a cruise report when you get back so I can hear all about it!! HAVE A SAFE TRIP AND TELL MICKEY WE SAID HELLO!! :grouphug:

[Gina]

Gina- I hope you feel better! I am so sorry to hear you are sick, this is a crazy week ahead without feeling all run down to start it! Well, atleast you have been preparing for months, and probably are not running around like a crazy person these last few days. I will be thinking of you - maybe take some Zinc, it always works like a charm for me!


Aww, thanks! :hug: I've been hitting the zinc hard, believe me. And I wish I could say I wasn't running around like a crazy person, but thanks to one of my textbooks not arriving on time I am 8 chapters and 2 assignments behind in my British Culture class. :( This weekend was not only supposed to be spent packing and getting ready, but catching up and getting ahead with school stuff. Instead, I was in bed most of the time. :faint Luckily it's pretty slow here at work this morning, so I'm trying to work on the assignments right now.

I'm pretty sure that what I need is a large amount of coconut rum, to kill the germs from the inside out. :thumbsup2


-gina-

[christmas]

Gina,

I am sorry you are not feeling well, I hope you get better before we leave. This is the worse week to be sick because there is sooooo much to do. We didn't even get to go to a mardi gras parade this weekend because of packing. Hope to see everyone soon.:banana:

noel

[LisaSp]

...and we are Florida bound on Friday! WOO HOO!! I have about 10,000 things left to do on my list, but the adrenaline will make me productive!

[Chariandlee]

Lisa,

We are flying to florida out of Balto. on Friday as well. If you see a family at BWI with about a million suitcases that would be us. Have a safe flight.

Chari

[LisaSp]

Lisa,

We are flying to florida out of Balto. on Friday as well. If you see a family at BWI with about a million suitcases that would be us. Have a safe flight.

Chari


Southwest or AirTran? We are flying AirTran and will have way too much too!! Are you staying at CI&S Fri nite? We are!! Have a safe flight as well!

Lisa

[Gina]

Gina,

I am sorry you are not feeling well, I hope you get better before we leave. This is the worse week to be sick because there is sooooo much to do. We didn't even get to go to a mardi gras parade this weekend because of packing. Hope to see everyone soon.:banana:

noel


Thanks, Noel! :hug: I swear by the zinc, and it seems to be working it's magic. I'm feeling better now, my cough is even fading, and it has only been 3 1/2 days. Now I just have to hope that my sense of taste returns by Saturday! LOL (Side effect of the zinc)


Chari ~ I'm glad we won't be the only ones looking like we're moving to the Caribbean! Two big suitcases, two rolling pilot cases, a soft attache, and a big straw bag -- for two people. But I've never been one for that packing-light stuff... Heck, the snorkel gear alone takes up half a big suitcase! If I ever go backpacking through Nepal or something, I'll pack light. :thumbsup2


-gina-

[Chariandlee]

Southwest or AirTran? We are flying AirTran and will have way too much too!! Are you staying at CI&S Fri nite? We are!! Have a safe flight as well!

Lisa



Lisa,

We are flying Airtran at 2:00. I am not sure what CI&S is. We are staying at the Sheraton Suites about a mile from the Orlando airport. This is our first cruise and I was a little lost when planning it. I figured we would stay at that hotel and then take the shuttle back to the airport the next morning to catch our transfer to the port.

Chari

[Chariandlee]

Chari ~ I'm glad we won't be the only ones looking like we're moving to the Caribbean! Two big suitcases, two rolling pilot cases, a soft attache, and a big straw bag -- for two people. But I've never been one for that packing-light stuff... Heck, the snorkel gear alone takes up half a big suitcase! If I ever go backpacking through Nepal or something, I'll pack light. :thumbsup2


-gina-[/QUOTE]


Gina,

I hope you are feeling better by Saturday. I feel for you with the luggage. We have 2 adults and 2 kids and we have 5 suitcases to check and we each have a carry-on bag for the plane. Maybe I should take some rope so I can tie the suitcases over the balcony on the ship because I have no idea where we are going to put all of them.

[Gina]

We are staying at the Sheraton Suites about a mile from the Orlando airport. This is our first cruise and I was a little lost when planning it. I figured we would stay at that hotel and then take the shuttle back to the airport the next morning to catch our transfer to the port.

Chari



That's what we're doing, Chari! We're staying at the Wingate Inn near the airport, and plan on getting back to the airport in time to catch that first bus to the terminal. Maybe we'll see you in line! :)


-gina-

[LisaSp]

We will beat you--our flight is 11 am! CI&S is Country Inn and Suites at Cape Canaveral. As far as luggage goes, we will be checking at least 5-6 bags plus the kids each have a rolling suitcase carry on and I have a backpack!! Ack!

[Chariandlee]

That's what we're doing, Chari! We're staying at the Wingate Inn near the airport, and plan on getting back to the airport in time to catch that first bus to the terminal. Maybe we'll see you in line! :)


-gina-

Gina,

Exactly what time does the first bus leave the terminal?

Chari

[Chariandlee]

We will beat you--our flight is 11 am! CI&S is Country Inn and Suites at Cape Canaveral. As far as luggage goes, we will be checking at least 5-6 bags plus the kids each have a rolling suitcase carry on and I have a backpack!! Ack!


I am sooo glad to hear that other people have tons of luggage too. I feel like I am taking wayyyyyy more clothes than we have ever taken on a trip before.
We usaully take vacations to all-inclusive resorts and it doesn't seem like we need to pack as much "dressy clothes" for that. Not to mention the pirate costumes for the kids and my daughters Cinderella dress.

[LisaSp]

I am a notorious overpacker, as is my DH. But I just want to be prepared and I *refuse* to do laundry on the ship! I actually do try to not overpack for this type of trip, but somehow we still will end up with at least 5 bags. Then my mom gave me the idea to pack a duffel bag full of all of our shoes--ya know, shoes can be heavy and weigh down your other bags (potentially making them over the 50 lb limit), but a bag full of just shoes probably will not approach 50 lbs. So if I do the shoe bag, I am looking at a strong possibility of 6 checked bags. Oh well.

[Smooch]

Good to hear I'm not the only one with packing problems! How many pairs of flip-flops does a 9 year old really need????? The realization of how fast she is growing up really hit me hard when she tried to pack more clothes and shoes than I did.

Someone mentioned snorkeling gear - I found it easier to just pack the masks & snorkels; leave the fins at home because they are huge and heavy. It's easy & cheap to rent comfortable fins but a well-fitting mask is a must and I have a problem with "used" snorkel mouthpieces.

I'm still debating whether or not to bring a carseat or rent one. DS3 is a maniac so the 5 point harness will keep him in his plane seat..plus then I won't have to rent one for the car. It is another huge item to drag along through the airports though.

[Gina]

Someone mentioned snorkeling gear - I found it easier to just pack the masks & snorkels; leave the fins at home because they are huge and heavy. It's easy & cheap to rent comfortable fins but a well-fitting mask is a must and I have a problem with "used" snorkel mouthpieces.


Yah, I know, but DS and I love our respective fins and are used to hauling all the stuff around. But I DID just remember, at 3am while I was busy coughing and not sleeping, that I forgot to pack my shoes for formal night!! So it would have been a toss-up between the snorkel fins or the pink Mickey Crocs with my sparkly black dress. :rotfl:



Chari ~
I was told the first bus leaves at 10am, but I am holding out hope that it will leave sooner. :scared: We're going to get boarding group #93 or something. :( BUT... there's an excitement in taking the DCL bus that we wanted to experience again after renting a car the past couple of times, so that's our trade-off. :)


-gina-

[christmas]

I am glad to know I am not the only one to overpack. With 2 adults and 2 kids we need alot of stuff. We are driving to the cape on Friday and are staying at the radisson at the port within one mile. I hope we can see the ship from the hotel.

Gina glad you are feeling better.:yay:

noel

[bostontochicago]

Gina - I never met a problem that rum couldn't cure! pirate:

[Chariandlee]

Chari ~
I was told the first bus leaves at 10am, but I am holding out hope that it will leave sooner. :scared: We're going to get boarding group #93 or something. :( BUT... there's an excitement in taking the DCL bus that we wanted to experience again after renting a car the past couple of times, so that's our trade-off. :)


-gina-[/QUOTE]


Gina,

What do you mean by boarding group? This is our first cruise and I am not familiar with how the process works.

Chari

[Gina]

Gina,

What do you mean by boarding group? This is our first cruise and I am not familiar with how the process works.

Chari


When you get to the terminal and check in, you'll be given a card with a boarding group number. When the ship is open for boarding, usually around noon-ish, they will start calling those group numbers and people will board in that order. The lower the boarding number, the sooner on that beautiful ship! :cloud9:

[SnowWhite2]

Gina - good to see that you are feeling better.

I need to get in gear. I have not yet packed and I hope to make my fish extender tonight. I still need to put together the DIS tag gifts but I think I can do that on the airplane if needed. I've got to get that fist extender done this evening.... I just have to get off of these boards.....

Good night and happy packing.

[princess sparkle p]

Only 2 days now!!!! Tomorrow is my last day at work...it will be a L O N G day!!!
:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Passionada]

When you get to the terminal and check in, you'll be given a card with a boarding group number. When the ship is open for boarding, usually around noon-ish, they will start calling those group numbers and people will board in that order. The lower the boarding number, the sooner on that beautiful ship! :cloud9:


Hi Gina, I tried contacting you through a private message, but it wouldn't go through. Would it be possible for you to contact me through email? it's cupressiana85@gmail.com

I need to ask you something in regard to your upcoming cruise, so I hope you don't mind. Thanks in advance.

[TrolleyGirl]

Our local news station is reporting a winter storm warning for our area starting tonight till 7pm Friday. We are scheduled to fly out of Indy at 6pm, Friday. We were to leave from home and drive 2 hours to Indy Fri afternoon.

I am currently working on plan B....take the dogs to the kennel this afternoon, drive to Indy this evening ahead of the storm and stay overnight near the airport. I've also got a list of other flights for Friday and Saturday. I have also called our travel insurance company so review all possible options.

Any other bases I should cover?

Boy, am I going to need a sailaway adult beverage!

[Gina]

Our local news station is reporting a winter storm warning for our area starting tonight till 7pm Friday. We are scheduled to fly out of Indy at 6pm, Friday. We were to leave from home and drive 2 hours to Indy Fri afternoon.

I am currently working on plan B....take the dogs to the kennel this afternoon, drive to Indy this evening ahead of the storm and stay overnight near the airport. I've also got a list of other flights for Friday and Saturday. I have also called our travel insurance company so review all possible options.

Any other bases I should cover?

Boy, am I going to need a sailaway adult beverage!


Yikes!! :scared: You guys be careful!!

Wow, what a pain... I may hate the heat down here, but I sure am glad we don't have to mess with all that winter weather stuff. I'll be thinking positive thoughts for you, that everything goes smoothly and you guys board the ship stress-free. :)


-gina-

[Gina]

Hi guys! I wish I had been able to do this sooner, before a lot of people left, but hopefully there are still a few of you out there who might have fun with this. It would be a great thing to occupy the kids here and there! The older ones, at least.

My TA was nice enough to include with my docs the "PassPorter Treasure Hunts at Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line" book. I thought I'd copy the DCL stuff here, for anyone who wants to have a little fun with them. For folks new to the Magic, this might be a great way to explore the ship! There are also treasure hunts for each resort, so if you'd like that info too just tell me and I'll try and post or email that as well if I get a chance. As far as the answers go, I can post them, email them privately, whatever. Just let me know!

Happy Hunting!



1.) How many buttons are on the hand holding up the Mickey slide?
2.) Stateroom 8030 is also known as what?
3.) What three clubs are found on Beat Street?
4.) The ice cream spot on deck 9 is known as what? (Or used to be known as what?)
5.) The door immediately to the right of stateroom 6000 has what sign on it?
6.) A map of what island is on the forward staircase between decks 4 and 5?
7.) What color is the "Y" in the signs for Mickey's Mates?
8.) The restroom sign on Beat Street is made to look like what kind of traffic device?
9.) Who is featured on the statue outside Lumiere's?
10.) What game is mounted in the first shadowbox on the left when you enter Diversions?
11.) What is the name of the arcade?
12.) Where can you find the image pictured in the photo to the right? (It is a drawn image of a guy riding a wave on a surfboard)
13.) According to the manhole covers, in what year was Beat Street established?
14.) What color are Goofy's gloves in the mural at the Mickey pool?
15.) What logo is at the center of Beat Street's manhole covers?
16.) What hangs from the center chandeliers in Parrot Cay?
17.) On the aft staircase between decks 3 and 4, what is the top card in the Magician Mickey photo?
18.) What pizzeria is on deck 9?
19.) What hangs from the center chandeliers in Lumiere's?
20.) What letter is the last row of the Buena Vista Theatre?
21.) Who is riding a jet ski on the bow of the Magic?
22.) Where can you find the image pictured in the photo below? (It is a stylized image of a bird)
23.) What is the significance of the red and blue arrows in the carpet of the stateroom passageways?
24.) Where will you find a sketch from the film "Musicland?"
25.) On deck 6 midship, there is a large mural. What paper is the gentleman reading?
26.) On the midship stairway on deck 3 is a picture of various sea creatures. What type of coral is shown?
27.) What firelocker is located on deck 1 midship, between the two staircases?
28.) What stateroom is the Roy O. Disney suite?
29.) The deck 8 midship elevator lobby has a limited edition print. Out of the 125 prints made, what number is this one?
30.) On the midship stairway on deck 3 is a map of constellations. Who are the triplets?
31.) Scenes from what "How To" film can be found in the forward staircase between decks 6 and 7?
32.) How many tables have inlaid chess/checkerboards in Diversions?
33.) What is in the center of the Topsider Buffet sign?
34.) The Internet Cafe is located beside what lounge.
35.) How many life preservers are on the aft overlook on deck 7?
36.) On deck 5 between the atrium and the Buena Vista Theatre, there are pictures of characters from what feature film?
37.) What bridge can be found between decks 4 and 5 on the aft staircase?
38.) Who reports the latest cruise news? (Hint: It's a Disney character)
39.) In what year was the cartoon "Boat Builders" made?
40.) In the mural found on deck 6 midship, Mickey and Minnie are shown. What character's clothes are also shown, but without the character?
41.) In what year was the cartoon "Bellboy Donald" made?
42.) When did the Blues Brothers play at the Chateau Inn in Buffalo, NY? (Gina's note: I am totally missing the cruise connection here)
43.) If you stand all the way forward on deck 10 and look straight up, what do you see?
44.) What character is featured in the story sketches for "Baggage Buster"?
45.) Where will you find portholes in the galley?




-gina-

[Chariandlee]

Gina,

What a cute little idea. I'll take the answers by email if you have time.

Chari

[Gina]

You're going to love this... I can't find the answers! There are sealed "treasure chests" in the back of the book for MK, Epcot, MGM, AK, Downtown Disney, and the resorts, but that's it! Ugh, I'm so sorry... I'm going to email PassPorter and see if they can send me the answers.


-gina-

[Chariandlee]

You're going to love this... I can't find the answers! There are sealed "treasure chests" in the back of the book for MK, Epcot, MGM, AK, Downtown Disney, and the resorts, but that's it! Ugh, I'm so sorry... I'm going to email PassPorter and see if they can send me the answers.


-gina-

Gina,

Don't worry about it.....don't drive yourself crazy trying to get it.....I'm sure you have TONS of other things to do before Saturday.

[Gina]

Got 'em! They got back to me really fast. I love those PassPorter people!

I'm sending you an email right now, Chari, with the answers as an attachment. :)

-gina-

[Chariandlee]

Got 'em! They got back to me really fast. I love those PassPorter people!

I'm sending you an email right now, Chari, with the answers as an attachment. :)

-gina-


Gina,

Thanks for everything.

Chari:)

[kasidak]

We fly out in the am. See you all in less than two days!!!

Happy and Safe travels!

[MyLove4Disney]

We are getting very excited and all the last min things that have to be done.

DD is having her opening night tonight of the opera that she is in, this is a special showing and the standard shows happen the weekend after we get back. She has to drive home from college tonight 2 hours away, she will get home about 1am.

Have to take our little dog over to my dad and all the things that goes with that.

Need to get some fish food so dad can come to our home to feed them each day.

Need to get some snacks for the flight we are taking southwest 6hours and 20min duration with one stop and stay on the same plain, so I'm sure we won't have a long of a stop and of course no food is served.

We are all packed and they are at the front door waiting for 5:30am to come. One large bag each 38lbs and one small carry-on each and one of them is almost empty oh yes a laptop and cameras. I still think we are taking to much, but we will see. All we have to buy once we get there Friday night is hair shampoo and some adult beverage supplies. :)


Anyway to those of you that have not left yet, have a safe trip and we will see you on Saturday. I home next we goes really slowly. :cool2:

[PhotoLisa]

The weather in Orlando has been WONDERFUL this week! Its been a little cool - barely - in the morning and 70's during the day.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at the Promenade Lounge.

Lisa, Michelle, Jordan & Carolyn

[Billinaz]

We are sitting in the Phoenix US Airways club right now waiting to fly out to MCO.

See you all tomorrow AM !!

[Gina]

I'm sitting here at work trying to pretend I'm working... LOL I leave here in about an hour, then it's off to pick up Tyler Dean from school and head to the airport! Can't wait to meet you guys!!!

:banana: :banana: :banana:


-gina-

[Buckeye Gal]

I hope you all had a magical time! :wizard:

I was able to capture you on Two Palms webcam. Check it out!

http://www.snapp.twopalms.com/

[PhotoLisa]

Welcome home everyone!!!

Hope everyone had a safe journey home. What a great week at sea . . . okay . . . minus two days of pretty rough seas in the beginning. Wasn't the weather awesome at Castaway Cay?

Can't seem to find my room host that I was sure I packed in my bags!!!

[LisaSp]

Reality bites, as they say. I was really missing our servers Ivo and Amy last nite when we were sorta floundering about what to have for dinner!! My DD was crying this morning, saying she wanted to go to Topsider's for breakfast.

Sorry we missed everyone at the Promenade Lounge. But hope everyone had as magical a trip as we did!!

[PhotoLisa]

I know that I did, as did Michelle and Peggy. I also booked for my baby sister that didn't cruise with us this time.

We're rebooked with a dummy date (12/5/09) until the 2010 dates open up and then we will all transfer to Labor Day 2010.

I can't promise that I won't use my dummy booking for a date closer and then book for LD 2010 on that cruise.

[busybethie]

We just got back today from the Feb 2 cruise. We have the best time of our lives. The weather was outstanding everyday!! We are all sad to be home in the freezing cold weather when two days ago, we were in the warm sun.

We also rebooked for a 5th cruise!!! Happy me!! Castaway Cay was just lovely. We snorkled at the family beach and the adult beach--just lovely at each spot. We snorkled also at St. Martin and my husband went scuba diving at St. Thomas. The kids loved the club and I loved Palos. We had Brunch and Dinner at Palos. Deck 10 over the family pool was great and a highlight of a trip was watching HSM on the big screen. Everything was just wonderful!! Sunny and warm everyday. We will miss the boat.

We stayed last night at Animal Kindgom Lodge and it was very nice also. We have a Safari view room as an upgrade and have a great view of the feeding area. It was great to see animals coming to eat.

Hope everyone had a safe trip home.

A special thank you to all of those the participated in the gift exchange for the children by placing gifts in the fish extenders at our door. My girls loved it. My mom set it up for us and my children really enjoyed it. Thank you for making out trip so special.

Beth Kelley: 2104:yay:

[olewnikpe]

It really is a bummer to be home in the cold. We just went through all of our photos and watched all the video we took during the cruise. I'm not looking forward to my return to work tomorrow. I have purposely steered clear of opening up my work e-mail.

Since we'll be using at least some DVC points again on our next cruise, I will be calling DVC tomorrow to book using a dummy date that we'll push to 2010 to take advantage of the "onboard" booking discount, since you cannot do it on the ship for some reason, but instead need to call them within 72 business hours after the cruise ends.

It was great to see everyone during the meet in the Promenade Lounge and thereafter during the cruise, and thanks to everyone who participated in the DIS tag, the kids loved it. We had a great time, and look forward to doing it again. Everyone in our Yahoo group and on the DIS boards certainly helped in making it a great cruise.

-- Eddie

[Gina]

Hi everyone!!

Man, does it suck to be back home, or what?? :(

I had SUCH a good time with all y'all... and it was so cool to come back to find little surprises in the fish extender throughout the week. Thanks a bunch to everyone who participated!! And a BIG thank you to Lisa for making our beautiful fish extender -- I just love it so much! :hug:

I am so, so glad I had decided to tack on 2 nights at Pop Century after the cruise, as a birthday surprise for Tyler Dean. Pop is completely awesome, and we can't wait to stay there again!! We headed straight there on Saturday to drop off our bags, then hopped the bus to Epcot. We had a blast, and FINALLY talked ourselves into riding Mission: Space! (Green side, though!) We loved it so much, we went right back on it again, and I think it might be our new favorite ride.

I had planned on two days at Epcot because it's our fave park, but Saturday night we had a pro-and-con discussion and decided to spend Sunday at Magic Kingdom instead. That was a GREAT choice. We got to take advantage of the extra magic hours from 11pm-2am Sunday night, and we realized how it would have been so wrong to go to Walt Disney World and not visit MK. We spent a goodly amount of time just soaking stuff in. We rode TTA around three times, just enjoying the sights and sounds. :) Yesterday, we just explored Pop Century and took lots of pictures.

It was like a vacation after the vacation, and the whole 10 days was just amazing. I managed to get sick with that dang cold again, and am not looking forward to going to work tomorrow morning, but it's still all good! :)

It was really great meeting all of you... I'm very jealous of yáll who were able to book again. :) But we're hopefully heading back to WDW in December again with Dad and his guide dog, and my aunt -- our usual 4 1/2 Disney Mouseketeers.

I'm hoping to eventually have at least a summary trip report up, but I'm so behind in school now. If nothing else, I'll post a link to our pics which are uploading as I type this. (I got a couple spooky pics of the abandoned "Legendary Years" section of Pop!)

Hope everyone had as great a time onboard as we did!!

Now where is that darned "in-stateroom dining" button on my phone... :thumbsup2


-gina-

[princess sparkle p]

We had a fabulous time on the cruise. We also rebooked for the western on 2/7/09, although it may get changed.

We were rather disappointed with our dining room servers, not even close to the experience on our last cruise. Other than that we had a GREAT time. AND NO SUNBURN!!!!!

I spent one of those rough sea days in the Quite Cove "WAVE" pool, it was soooo much fun!!!!!

The day we came home it was 2 degrees!!!!! YIKES!!! Oh it is difficult to be home...gotta love that Ohio weather!!!

[bostontochicago]

Hello all! Well, it is FREEZING in Chicago! So not fair. Jay and I just got back from the Beach Club a week ago, and I am still not adjusted. We had such a great time there, those villas are beautiful and the service there is like it is supposed to be at Disney - fabulous. The parks were a little crowded, but the weather was great.

The cruise was wonderful, (although when we got to WDW I did wish we had more time there) and it was great to meet all of you.

Princess Sparkle p...I remember that rough day in the pool - you and I were the only ones in there and chatted for awhile. I hope you got some quiet time with your hubby! Sorry to hear your food service did not improve. Our service did, but our food quality never got better. :confused3

All, in all it was a great vacation. Castaway Cay is heaven on earth, and while I don't think we will cruise again for awhile, a double dip to CC may be in our future at some point.:cloud9: