April 5, 2008 7 Night Western

[kimlam1]

Cruise Meets:
Fri. April 4th, 6pm, Fishlips near the port. www.fishlipswaterfront.com
Sat. April 5th, 3pm, deck 10 above the Goofy pool, port side ** stop by Home Depot and pick up lime green Mickey paint chips and put your name on one to wear so we know who you are when we meet!

Roll call and information as of 3/25/08:

kimlam – Kim, DH, DD9, DD turning 7 onboard, DS3
jk8 – DH, DS 8
Mom24Princesses – Melanie, DH, DD16 ¾, DD14 ¾, DD10 ½, DD8
pooh mania – DH, DD7, DS6
dwick – DH, DD10 ½ , DS8 ½ , DD6 ½, DD almost 4
dmi188 – DH
SC Minnie - Mona, DH aka scduckman, DD Catherine (13/34)
DEADEA - DH, DS(10), DS(8), DD(4)
Yonkrs Girl - DH, DS(8), DD(5) + friends Debby, DH, DD(6)
ebony - Jan, DH
AnnMarie3 - AnnMarie(42), DH, DS(12), DD(4), DB(50), DSIL(43), DN(7), DN(4 1/2) + parents
Nena Cruise - Arlene, DM, DS Josh (10)
kendo911 - +1
metzfan64 - DH, DD(14)
sunshine state kim - DH, DD(13), DS(10)
Molli&Emmas mom - Sister Becki, DD Molli (9), DD Emma (5)
justKim - Kim, DS(8), DD(5)
morgy827 - DH
cruisedis05 - DH, DD(14), DD(6)
NJMomma - DH, DS(9), DD(5)
lyndenfa - Lynne, DH, DGS(10), DGS(12)
FIREFIGHTERMICKEY - DW, DS(6)

Latest Dining Times:

Early
kimlam
jk8
Mom24Princesses
justKim
Yonkrs Girl + friends Debby, DH, DD

Late
Dwick – wait listed for early seating
dmi188 – wait listed for early seating
Nena Cruise
NJMomma
ebony
lyndenfa

States/Countries Represented:
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
New Jersey
South Carolina
Virginia
Washington
Canada
United Kingdom


Room Numbers for Fish Extenders:
Arlene, DS10, Mom---------------5627 (3ppl)
AnnMarie3-----------------------8072 & 8074. My folks are in 8102.
sunshine state kim---------------7618 and 7619
dmi188--------------------------7621, 7 aft.
morgy827----------------------- 7567
cruisedis05----------------------2618
kimlam1-------------------------8002 (2A, 3C)
Mom24Princesses----------------7507
NJMomma-----------------------TBD
YonkersGirl----------------------6064 (2A, 2C)
YonkersGirl friends---------------6066 (2A, 1C)

Planning to attend the FishLips meet:
NenaCruise - Arlene, Son, Mom
Cruisedis05 - DH, DD(14), DD(6)


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Hi! We just booked a cabin on this cruise. Myself, DH, DD9, DD turning 7 on the cruise, DS3. We rebooked when we were on the 3 night Wonder. We can't wait to go again! Who else is going?

Kim

:cool1:

[kimlam1]

I know there are more of you out there!

[jk8]

Hi! We are going. DH and I and DS wil be 8 then.

Can't wait!!

[kimlam1]

I'm so glad to have someone else posting! Have you been on the western cruise before? We did the eastern, but this will be our first time to some of these ports.

Kim

[jk8]

We did the Eastern in 2006 so this will be our first Western as well.

[Mom24Princesses]

Hi Guys,

I booked this cruise on 11/1/06. We were on the April 1-8, 06 Eastern and LOVED IT. We take 2 cat 10s and the SPH were all open when I booked BUT older DDs wanted our Deck 7 cabins so we got them again. (LOVED THEM --the SPH would have been fun and in hind-sight, easier for our younger 2 DDs I'm sure (clubs))

Girls will be 16 3/4, 14 3/4, 10 1/2 and 8 by 5 days.

We have not told the DDs, in-fact I don't know if DH realizes I've really booked:rotfl: I told him we had to go that week. With the Magic going to LA for the summer and we can only sail during peak times AND DD#1 pointed out that we must sail while she is still a "kid"! That is the ONLY week. He did not disagree SO I TAKE THAT AS APPROVAL. :thumbsup2 He worries about that much money that far out "What might happen between 11/1/06 and 4/5/08:confused3?

ANYWAY - happy planning--we are returning to WDW after 3 years away and I can not get excited because I am soooo excited about the 08 cruise.

[jk8]

Hey Melanie, we were on the April 1-8, 06 Eastern, too! I am excited about trying the Western although I did like the extra sea day. We were on deck 2 last time in a cat9 but this time we are doing deck 6 and a cat 6. I am very excited!

[pooh_mania]

We just booked a SPH cabin for our first ever DCL cruise! We've been on Carnival before, but decided that this is the perfect age for DCL. We are very excited! I've been to Cozumel for a vacation, but never as a cruise stop. Never been to Grand Cayman or Castaway Cay.

Looking forward to our trip already!!

[kimlam1]

Welcome Pooh Mania. I'm so glad there are more people going! Do you have little ones in your group too?

Kim

:woohoo:

[Mom24Princesses]

Sounds like what we did for our first cruise Pooh Mania.

Quick story - My sis sailed DCL in 2000 just after DD#4 was born. Wanted to too. 4 DDs:scared:
:idea: Wait until DD#4 is @6. April 1, 2006 she was 6 by a day (3/31/2000). It was great.
She will remember it and loved the programs - could not keep her out.

DD#3 is a bookworm and that age group goes to the sport's deck a lot. She did not stay as much - usually a couple of hours at a time. She will be 10.5 next time and is pretty mature NOW. I think I will give her sign-in/out "rights" to prevent me from running back and forth. We will have RULES about where and when BUT . . .anyway.

Welcome aboard! Words can not describe DCL.

We did Eastern and LOVED IT. We'd be sailing this week if it were Eastern again. DH and I spent a week on St. Thomas this past June. The VIs are incredible. We visited St. John and the British VIs too. I really was hoping this would be an Eastern week.

We went to Cancun 1986:lmao:. I would like to take the girls over to the mainland BUT I think it is too long a trip.

[pooh_mania]

Good to "meet" some fellow cruisers. I just booked the cruise and I'm already obsessed with researching all about it. :-)

We were torn about spending the extra money for DCL versus other lines, but we figured this was the perfect age to go. (The kids will be DD 7 and DS 6 at cruise time.) We are thinking of going to Grand Cayman for a regular vacation at some point, so a cruise stop is a perfect way to scope it out in advance. And I loved Cozumel when I vacationed there many years ago.

[Mom24Princesses]

WELL, WE LEAVE ONE YEAR FROM TODAY . . .ANYBODY PACKING YET???:lmao:

I hung a paper chain with 365ish links in my kitchen today. Black, white, red and yellow. We will tear off 7 links each Friday or Saturday until next April.

AND I am wondering how "our" cruise is selling. I play on the DCL web site a lot making up pretend cruises. We have CAT 10s and 5 or 6 SPH cabins are gone from deck 5, but the next popular deck 7 cabins (there are 9 CAT 10s on deck 7) - only 3 are gone AND I HAVE 2 OF THEM:confused3 . I am watching for any price change. popcorn:: :surfweb: If it is not selling well after next week I think they may drop the price a little. A girl can dream.

OK, "tomorrow" Key West, see you there!

[Mom24Princesses]

Me again,

This is an early call for one of my DDs. On our first cruise she did not LOVE the Club enough to stay for long stretches. NOW I THINK it was because she did not have a buddy. SO I am looking for girls, (or boys), in her age/type. She has a fall Bday so she will be 10 1/2 but finishing 4th grade. She likes sports but is not great at sports. She LOVES TO READ. She reads a book a day.:coffee: (Drinks coffee too) She loves High School Musical and most anything on the Disney Channel. She is probably a bit tame as tweens go, not into :love: being all grown up even though she has teen sisters.

That is her bio. If anyone joins our group who has DD that might be a fit let's get them together.

[dwick]

Hi Guys,

We just booked our 2 rooms as well. First time cruising and from what I hear from our neighbor (hi KimLam) we are going to have a blast!

We have 4 kids. Ages at time of cruise will be DD 10-1/2, DS 8-1/2, DD 6-1/2 and DD will almost be 4. Mom24princesses--our daughters could be twins! She will be finishing up 5th grade (late august bday), loves books but would rather have hot chocolate than coffee, and loves HS Musical. Are you sure we aren't talking about the same kid?

The family is extremely excited for this vacation - I think I really scored some points this time!

[kimlam1]

I'm glad this group is heating up. I'm sure this cruise is going to be a blast. For those of you new, I wanted to post a useful link so you can view past cruise navigators. disneycruiser dot info. (Can't post the actual link as it'll get deleted).

Mom24Princesses - You sound as Disney crazy as I am!!! Please let us know if prices drop.

dwick - Yay! Our kids are probably going to go crazy next year in the March/April timeframe due to the excitement.

As far as packing goes - I just unpacked from our last cruise. That was soooo hard. It would be *wonderful* to live on the Disney ships. My husband, Brian wants to do a 14 day, but I can't swing that schedule-wise. At least next year my packing list shouldn't include diapers!!...fingers crossed

Kim

[Mom24Princesses]

Hi Guys,
Mom24princesses--our daughters could be twins! She will be finishing up 5th grade (late august bday), loves books but would rather have hot chocolate than coffee, and loves HS Musical. Are you sure we aren't talking about the same kid?


This might work well!:thumbsup2 It would be great if she found (a) freind(s). She just did not feel like she had any and while we love our girls, she was hanging with Mom and Dad a little too much. We tried to eat lunch alone the last at sea day but she could not be shaken off!



Mom24Princesses - You sound as Disney crazy as I am!!! Please let us know if prices drop.
Kim

I'll be checking:thumbsup2 . We are all a little obsessed BUT DD almost 14 is annoyed. "Mom, YOU ARE taking that stuff down before my birthday!!" I don't think I mentioned I printed off signs (like door signs) for each day 4th - 12th and posted them in the kitchen announcing what we'd be doing on that date a year into the future.

[kimlam1]

about the filet mignon and lobster at Palo's!!!! Also - what's the sweet bread called that they have at brunch? The kind you pile whipped cream and berries on and then it melts in your mouth... Yum! It must be nearing lunch time! LOL!!

Kim

[kimlam1]

Who's dining when? We have the early seating. This has always worked really well for us since we have younger children.

Kim

[dwick]

We have second seating but on the waiting list for first. I've heard good and bad for both seatings, but since this is our first cruise we don't really have anything to compare to.

Mom24princesses...would you like to get the girls writing to each other? It may be a little early to start, but if they have a few months to get to know each other (via email or letters) then we may have a better chance of them leaving us alone for a few peaceful moments on board :woohoo:

[Mom24Princesses]

about the filet mignon and lobster at Palo's!!!! Also - what's the sweet bread called that they have at brunch? The kind you pile whipped cream and berries on and then it melts in your mouth... Yum! It must be nearing lunch time! LOL!!
Kim
I don't remember the lobster at Palo. Was that because you ate there on "Lobster Night"? BUT I DO REMEMBER THE FILET. Had it a brunch AND dinner.:thumbsup2 I could eat filet every night almost. Glad to hear there is a filet like cut a AP now. I did not like any dinner choices at AP.
Who's dining when? We have the early seating. This has always worked really well for us since we have younger children.
Kim

We have second seating but on the waiting list for first. I've heard good and bad for both seatings, but since this is our first cruise we don't really have anything to compare to.
We had early last time and have early this time. We live in the Eastern time zone and late is too late for us. When I am working the alarm goes off at 4:30A.M. It is tough to cut the afternoon short to get to dinner.:confused3

We like to get up early and enjoy the ship when many are still sleeping (I'm talking 8:00). We were in bed most nights by 11:00.

Mom24princesses...would you like to get the girls writing to each other? It may be a little early to start, but if they have a few months to get to know each other (via email or letters) then we may have a better chance of them leaving us alone for a few peaceful moments on board :woohoo:
Sounds good!:thumbsup2 But can we wait until summer?? (for us that is May/June (kids get out 5/25)) We are swamped right now AND while I am trying not to think about it,:sad1: we MIGHT have to postpone our trip and I should have a better feel by mid June. OK?

FINALLY, I promise to shorten my signature after our June trip to WDW!:rolleyes1

[dwick]

[QUOTE=Mom24Princesses;18170156]Sounds good!:thumbsup2 But can we wait until summer?? (for us that is May/June (kids get out 5/25)) We are swamped right now AND while I am trying not to think about it,:sad1: we MIGHT have to postpone our trip and I should have a better feel by mid June. OK?


Oh, gosh, YES. School isn't out here until the last week in June! 7 snow days this year that they didn't plan for...ugh! We're swamped too so most definitely not until summer. Thinking good thought that you don't have to postpone!

[dmi188]

Count me in for the April 5, 2008 sailing! Just booked today. The early dinner seating was full, so am second seating. No kids here...just a couple of 50 yr olds looking for a break from the snow!

[Mom24Princesses]

Count me in for the April 5, 2008 sailing! Just booked today. The early dinner seating was full, so am second seating. No kids here...just a couple of 50 yr olds looking for a break from the snow!

Welcome aboard. It is probably a good thing you have 2nd seating. We sailed April 1-8, 2006 and several times CD Brent mentioned that there were over 1,100 children on board. A good few large areas have Spring Break the first week of April every year. Ours was 4/1/06, was 3/31/07, BUT alot jump a week with leap-year next year to 4/5/08. Now many places have SBs at many other times too! One reason SB is cheaper than Prez. Week.

ANYWAY---Welcome!

[dmi188]

Welcome aboard. It is probably a good thing you have 2nd seating. We sailed April 1-8, 2006 and several times CD Brent mentioned that there were over 1,100 children on board. A good few large areas have Spring Break the first week of April every year. Ours was 4/1/06, was 3/31/07, BUT alot jump a week with leap-year next year to 4/5/08. Now many places have SBs at many other times too! One reason SB is cheaper than Prez. Week.

ANYWAY---Welcome!
Thanks for the welcome! I am well aware of spring break....I work at a school. We were on the Wonder this year April 1-5. Lots of kids, yes, but really not a problem. Our SB is always the first full week of April.

[jk8]

We have early seating this time as we did last time. I am surprised that early is full already. The cruise must be selling better than though?

[kimlam1]

Yes, welcome dmi188!

I think it is odd that first seating is full also. I may ask Sue Ellen or someone to check into what is going on. It doesn't seem like we can be that full already and not have more people posting here.

Kim

[kimlam1]

Hi everyone! It's a beautiful sunny day here in the Pacific Northwest! It made me think about our cruise. :cool2: I can't wait!!

I gathered all of the details that have been posted so far and added it to post #1 for easy reference. If there is anything in that post that you would like deleted, added, changed etc. please pm me.

Work has been crazy busy so I haven't been online as much lately. I feel like I need to start planning though! I'm doing some spring cleaning and found the pirate costume I plan to put my son in for the trip. I bought it on our last trip to WDW. He will make an adorable blond pirate boy! LOL! Anyone else planning to dress up for pirate night? We dressed up on our last trip and it was really fun. pirate:

Kim

[kimlam1]

Mom24Princesses - You weren't offered lobster? I don't think Palo had a lobster night - I think was just part of the offering. Maybe they don't have it anymore. It's been a couple of years since we have eaten at Palo's. That would be really sad! It was sooooooooooooooo good!

Kim

[SC Minnie]

Hi all!!!

We just booked this week for this cruise. Finally looked at DD's school schedule for next year and their spring break is this week instead of around Easter so we checked on pricing. We were on the April 6th Western this year.

Sailing is Me (Mona), DH aka scduckman (Tom), and DD (Catherine) 13 3/4 at cruise time.

[kimlam1]

Hi Mona! Welcome to this thread. Your picture is beautiful! Was that from your cruise last year? We can't wait. Sometimes time goes too slowly!

Kim

[scduckman]

Sorry, we've been on vacation the past week and didn't have a chance to respond. Yes, that's a current picture from our cruise 4/7/07.
The nice thing about booking just now is that we only have 10 months to wait. For our cruise last April we booked 18 months out so we could get a SPH. That was a long time to wait. Especially because it had been almost 5 years since we had cruised with Disney. We certainly missed the Disney Magic and the Disney pixie dust.

[scduckman]

I had no idea I would kill the thread.

[DEADEA]

We will be joining you guys. This is our third Disney Cruise. We did the Western once before (2004). We are really looking forward to it.

me, DH, DS (10), DS (8), and DD (4) at sailing time...

[Mom24Princesses]

Hello and Welcome!!

Now that the 4th has past I am collecting summer stuff for the cruise. I am looking at sundresses, etc. My youngest is easy to buy for. The others are a little more tricky. I went looking for "a little balck dress" and found a "little Navy dress" that was a perfect fit. I guess Navy is my new black. I am stocking up on things that are harder to find in March/April. (ie favorite sunscreen)

We will set aside things that might work for the cruise when we pack up summer clothes. (Living in the south that means around Halloween.)

dwick We might get those two girls together now!?

My sis and her fam just got off a Western with Carnival and my DCousin and fam just got off their 2nd 4th of July Wonder in a row so I am very ready for my turn!!

[DEADEA]

I was reading about "fish extenders"in the main cruise line forum. Is anyone planning to do them for our cruise? I haven't even noticed them in the past, but seems like a fun idea..

[dmi188]

I noticed them yesterday too! They are cute, but I'm not very crafty.:confused3

[Yonkrs_Girl]

:yay: Hello!

We are booked as well on the April 5th Magic Cruise! This will be our 2nd. Our first was November 2006 - Double Dip in November! It was awesome! We have the friends we cruised with joining us again and our same cabins booked so we are VERY excited! banana:

Also cruising with us are my friends parents and another couple we have convinced to join us!

My family is me, DH, DS who will be 8 at crusing time and DD who will be 5 at cruising time!!

CANNOT WAIT!!! We had to countdown for 21 months for the first cruise but this one is MUCH LESS!! Woo hoo!!

:cheer2: :yay: :woohoo:

[dmi188]

Bumping to see if anyone else is booked. Looking for any other couples in the 40-50 range. BTW, it is DH and myself traveling. No kids, not even Disney fanatics. Just love Disney style, service, and attention to detail.

[ebony]

Hi there.
We are booked for the April 5th Western sailing as well.
This will be the 1st cruise for Dh & I, so we are really excited :yay: .
We too are sailing alone like dmi188, and have 2nd seating for dinner. I have already started buying lots of new clothes for the trip !!.
We both love holidays to USA and are going to WDW staying at POR this Sept for 2 weeks.
It is so nice to read about other people on the same cruise as us and I look forward to hearing more about you all.

Jan x

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Hi dmi...

Our friends that are traveling with us are in the 40-50 range and are the same...no children and not Disnay Fanatics YET :rotfl2:
This will be their first Disney Cruise. They have decided to join the rest of us based on our enthusiasm and seeing all the info. on the Travel Channel and out cruise DVD :-)

[AnnMarie3]

Hi Everyone,
We are booked on the cruise and can't wait. My b-day is April 5th. What a great b-day present! We have a big group: My folks, Me, 42, dh, ds-12, dd-4,db-50,dsil-43,dn-7,and dn-4. Hope there will be some kids around my son's age. Has anyone flown into Melbourne instead of Orlando? We are thinking about it. Thanks.

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Hi AnnMarie...
My DD will be 5 on the cruise so she is close to your dd's age. Our friend's traveling with us have a DD that will 6 so they will be together in the Club! My ds will be 8 at cruise time. Cannot wait for the cruise! Only 229 more days!!:rotfl2:

[AnnMarie3]

Hi Yonkrs girl,
Our girls should be in the same age group. My nieces, also. They will be 4 1/2 and 7. I see we are both from Georgia, too. We can't wait! How are you getting to the cruise?

[Yonkrs_Girl]

AnnMarie...

That's great! We are in Woodstock. We will be driving down to the port on Friday the 4th. We did that last November when we cruised and spent the night down there and then arrived at the Saturday Morning and parked there. It worked out great.

[Mom24Princesses]

Hi Yonkrs girl,
Our girls should be in the same age group. My nieces, also. They will be 4 1/2 and 7. I see we are both from Georgia, too. We can't wait! How are you getting to the cruise?

AnnMarie...

That's great! We are in Woodstock. We will be driving down to the port on Friday the 4th. We did that last November when we cruised and spent the night down there and then arrived at the Saturday Morning and parked there. It worked out great.

Hey to you both.

We are in South Fayette County.

We did this cruise in 2006 (Spring Break). DH and I are both teachers, we had/have to leave after school on Friday. We left @4:30?? We drove to Ocala arriving @10:30. We got up Saturday @7:00 and were at ship by 10:00. We plan a repeat.

Our youngest will turn 8 on 3/31.

[jk8]

My ds will be 8 at cruise time. Cannot wait for the cruise! Only 229 more days!!:rotfl2:

Hi Yonkrs!

My ds will be 8 then also. He tends to spend ALOT of time in the club. Hopefully he will see your ds there!

Julie

[DEADEA]

Yonkrs Girl & Ann Marie3,
We are in Marietta (East Cobb) as well. We will be driving down on Friday afternoon. Cruise is getting closer....! :)

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Hi DEADEA!

VERY COOL! We are getting so excited! Maybe we could all get together "pre-cruise" and say hello! Do you have children? If so, what ages? We have already booked our hotel for Friday Night since it will be the beginning of Spring Break! We have a countdown clock that friends (first time cruisers joining us this time) bought us and we LOVE it. It makes the days go by faster! WOO HOO!!!:cool1: :yay: :cheer2:

WE CANNOT WAIT!!

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Hi jk8...

That would be great! my DS wound up spending more time in the Club than Lab last time - he was being a great big brother and trying to help his sister adjust to the club:love: So this cruise I know he will be spending much more time in the Lab. He really loves the Game Shows and activities, too - like the Vegetable Car Race, etc. so he shares his time - LOL!

It would be great for the kids to have some friends to hang out with!

[NenaCruise]

Hi we'll be on this cruise too...it is me, my mom, and my son Josh who will be 10 for this cruise...He loves to hang out with new friends--boys or girls....I think it makes the experience for him much better...Let me kno...last year I went on a mariner cruise and schedule a meet and great at Fish Lips in PtCanaveral....I can do that again since I live in the area....Alrighty hope to hear from people soon. HUGS!
Arlene aka NenaCruise

[NenaCruise]

Wow I am hoping I did not kill this thread! Perhaps we're all so busy but I think getting to know eachother is important.....If the kids have friends to hang out with then it will leave a little adult time for us:)

I've sailed Disney Wonder 2x and this is my first time on Magic. I am looking forward to the experience. I will be in cabin 5627 a Cat.11. It was just too expensive to get something more than that. I had a Cat 8 for my 4 days though....I'm definitely going to miss the window.

Our first day on the ship....I plan to just get something to eat and let Josh go right to the pool until our stateroom is ready. I love being an early boarder. Our dinner is second seating which is a first for us. The main dining seemed to be too early. We were tireed after excursions and Josh would fall alseep during the shows....Now the shows are earlier and he'll eat after which will help keep him awake. The great thing is that he can get something to it by the pool earlier.

This time around I'd love to go to the night clubs...never done that because I had to stay with my son....Now mom's coming along and if I meet you all...we can go out in the evenings and have a drink and get to know one another. I am a single mom so adult time for me is a must:)LOL...well hope to hear from some of you soon.

Arlene:banana: :banana:

[Mom24Princesses]

Wow I am hoping I did not kill this thread! Perhaps we're all so busy but I think getting to know eachother is important.....If the kids have friends to hang out with then it will leave a little adult time for us:)

I've sailed Disney Wonder 2x and this is my first time on Magic. I am looking forward to the experience. I will be in cabin 5627 a Cat.11. It was just too expensive to get something more than that. I had a Cat 8 for my 4 days though....I'm definitely going to miss the window.

Our first day on the ship....I plan to just get something to eat and let Josh go right to the pool until our stateroom is ready. I love being an early boarder. Our dinner is second seating which is a first for us. The main dining seemed to be too early. We were tireed after excursions and Josh would fall alseep during the shows....Now the shows are earlier and he'll eat after which will help keep him awake. The great thing is that he can get something to it by the pool earlier.

This time around I'd love to go to the night clubs...never done that because I had to stay with my son....Now mom's coming along and if I meet you all...we can go out in the evenings and have a drink and get to know one another. I am a single mom so adult time for me is a must:)LOL...well hope to hear from some of you soon.

Arlene:banana: :banana:

Hi,

I think you hit it on the head with we're all busy now that we are back in school. I have a DD who will turn 10 tomorrow. In fact I came to the computer to find another recipe for "Old-Fashioned Caramel Icing" that she requested and ended up on the DisBoards.:confused3 How does that happen?

ANYWAY - she'll be 10 in 6 months when we sail! She is just in 4th grade since the September Bday however. We seemed to always have a kid or two around and got little adult time last time too. I am putting my foot down this time and getting at least a little this go around.

Welcome!

[AnnMarie3]

Hi DeaDea & Yonkrs Girl,
It would be great to try and meet up before the cruise. DeaDea-We are also in East Cobb! How old are your kids? At cruise time DS will be 12 and DD 4. We are flying down on Fri. and staying somewhere near the port.

Ann Marie

[NenaCruise]

Well I am looking forward to meeting all of you:)I am a teacher and my colleagues think traveling on spring break with more kids is not a vacation but I love kids. I teach high school...so I need some pampering....There is a good resteraunt by the pier called FishLips....let me know if anyone is up for dinner Friday night 4/4/07 if you are flying down into the area....I can arrange the reservations and we can meet before boarding. I did this last year and it worked wonders:)

[NenaCruise]

Mom24princesses....Josh would love to hang out with your daughter...He loves the movies on Disney, Karoke, family dance, and the shows...He goes to the lab but not as often as I want to...He might do it if he knew the other children and made friends...Oh did I forget that he loves the pool! Whats your daughter's name? I'll let JOsh know that he can expect a friend on the Magic...How do you feel about them checking themselves out...I am really hesitant about this when it comes to the lab...you can't always trust people...Talk to you all soon....

[Mom24Princesses]

Well I am looking forward to meeting all of you:)I am a teacher and my colleagues think traveling on spring break with more kids is not a vacation but I love kids. I teach high school...so I need some pampering....There is a good resteraunt by the pier called FishLips....let me know if anyone is up for dinner Friday night 4/4/07 if you are flying down into the area....I can arrange the reservations and we can meet before boarding. I did this last year and it worked wonders:)


Same Here. I taught 7th grade for 10 years and this is my 12th year in 4th grade. DH taught High School for 8 years and is in year #14 teaching middle school. His greatest fear is that a student will end up on "our" cruise. In fact, I am not mentioning to him that I was told Friday that my former PTO president with 3 kids I've taught might be sailing with us SB! We teach in different systems and we've never taken our DDs to "our schools". This makes scheduling concerts, programs, etc, a nightmare, but we keep our professional and private lives separated.

Mom24princesses....Josh would love to hang out with your daughter...He loves the movies on Disney, Karoke, family dance, and the shows...He goes to the lab but not as often as I want to...He might do it if he knew the other children and made friends...Oh did I forget that he loves the pool! Whats your daughter's name? I'll let JOsh know that he can expect a friend on the Magic...How do you feel about them checking themselves out...I am really hesitant about this when it comes to the lab...you can't always trust people...Talk to you all soon....

Her name is Brittney. (she was born about 6 months before Britney S. hit the scene.) Being school teachers, it was always difficult to come up with names for our children. HOWEVER, if our last had been a boy, his name would have been Joshua! She lives for the Disney Channel. She is our best student, reads all the time, (Charlie Bones books this month), loves math and science, is not really into sports much, likes Karoke (every night in the shower:rolleyes1 ), dance:banana: , etc. Sounds like it might be a good match. We are early seating for dinner however. We caught some shows in the afternoon last time and I really liked taking them out of the evening schedule. She wants us to give her sign-in/out "rights" this go around BUT I can't decide. I think I will not at first. I can always allow her after we've been on board.

[kendo911]

Just joining. We made ressies today and this will be cruise number 5 on Disney. We have not been on a Disney cruise in 3 years and looking forward to the changes.

[NenaCruise]

Hi Mom24princesses:)

I told Josh about Brittney and he was happy that he was going to have a friend on board thats into what he likes:) SO we are definitely looking forward to meeting you all:) Being a teacher is rough and we definitely need the break after FCAT:)LOL.....

Are you guys in Florida---it says 7 hrs to the magic:) I'm 10 minutes:):cheer2:

[NenaCruise]

Kendo:) Great to hear from y...welcome aboard to the best service in the world") Do you have kids or are you flying solo:)

[NenaCruise]

Helllllloooooooooooooo............................ ....Wake up...its Mickey Mouse time...get shaking and lets have a blast.....I took JOsh to see the ships this weekend....we love going over every month...kinda builds the suspense for April!!!!!!!!!

[jk8]

Just stopped by for a cruise fix. Now that the school year has started Spring Break feels within reach. :cool1: My ds is turning 8 this weekend, so I have been busy as well.

I did book WL for 2 nights prior to cruise a few days ago. We will get in 1 day at the MK on Friday. I just can't go to FL without getting a WDW day. This will be our first stay at WL - gotta love those Disney Visa points which are helping to make it possible!

[Molli&Emmas_mom]

We have finally booked the Spring Break 2008 cruise! :cheer2:

We love the Mickey Boat and cannot wait to set sail again. My girls have been talking about going again since June '06.

Ok so maybe I have too! :rotfl:


My family consists of me, my sister Becki, and my two daughters, Molli (9) and Emma (5) princess: princess:

Past Disney Magic cruises:
April 2003
April 2005
June 2006

[NenaCruise]

Welcome to the roll call:) JK8 and Mollie/Emma'sMom.... We're going to have so much fun on this cruise....My son Josh is 9 so I'm sure Molli would not mind hanging out with him and the rest of the kiddos on this cruise...

So no hubby traveling with ya I see....I'm going with my mom and son.....single mother and a teacher....I gotta get every moment I can with my little one before he grows old and gets married...has kids...and leaves his disney loving mom...luckily he loves ships and wants to be a ship architect....


Hopefully in the future he'll design a ship and maybe I can permanantly live on one!WooHoo!!!!!!!!!

HEY EVERYBODY WHAT AREA ARE YOU ALL FROM?----->I'm in Melbourne...15 minute drive to Port Canaveral...45 minutes to Disney World.

[NenaCruise]

So far I see:
Indiana
Florida
Georgia
Washington---is that the WA???
South Carolina
United Kingdom


COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!:woohoo:

[metzfan64]

we recently booked on the 4/5 western...traveling with a 14 year old...we've only done the wonder 2x in the past, so this is our 1st 7 day cruise...we are very excited...our daughter is looking forward to being able to hit the teen club this go around...

[sunshine state kim]

My family of 4 is also on this cruise. I have a 13 yr old daughter and a 10 yr old son. It will be here before we know it!

Metzfan64 - we're in Pasco county too!

[NenaCruise]

metzfan64 and sunshine state kim...welcome to the roll call.....

metzfan....we also have been on 2 shorter ones before and this is our first 7 day as well....your daughter is going to love it.

sunshine state kim...it definitely will be here for sure:) Cool beens we're 3 are from Florida...beleive it...I went to day and had dinner at the Port...We were waving the magic on its way....they're didn't seem to be lots of people on it...Last year around spring break...we could see tons of people:)

HUGS!!!!!

[metzfan64]

won't be long, especially after the holidays pass which are pretty much around the corner...anybody dvc members?

[metzfan64]

Any 4/5/08 Western cruisers out there?

[Mom24Princesses]

we recently booked on the 4/5 western...traveling with a 14 year old...we've only done the wonder 2x in the past, so this is our 1st 7 day cruise...we are very excited...our daughter is looking forward to being able to hit the teen club this go around...

My older two will be 14 and 16 this go around. We did the Eastern 4/1/06. Girls were 14 & 12. They loved the activities offered. There were enough tweens 11-13ish that they made a sub group. Made the 12 yr-old happy to not be "in the club". They stayed in the Ocean Quest. This time she will be a real teen like your DD. The had a swim party late one night, a "prom". (that is what I recall - neither is home at the moment to ask. (16 ballet, 14 clarinet lesson))

10 mins until Prison Break - go to run!!!:cool1:

5 1/2 months basically - already packing - no joke!

[metzfan64]

My older two will be 14 and 16 this go around. We did the Eastern 4/1/06. Girls were 14 & 12. They loved the activities offered. There were enough tweens 11-13ish that they made a sub group. Made the 12 yr-old happy to not be "in the club". They stayed in the Ocean Quest. This time she will be a real teen like your DD. The had a swim party late one night, a "prom". (that is what I recall - neither is home at the moment to ask. (16 ballet, 14 clarinet lesson))

10 mins until Prison Break - go to run!!!:cool1:

5 1/2 months basically - already packing - no joke!

Good deal...our DD14 plays flute...maybe they'll run into each other at the club.

[kimlam1]

I am so sorry that I have been lapse in posting and updating post 1. It was a really busy summer and first quarter of school. I want to welcome everyone to this thread. I am so glad you will be cruising in April and can't wait to meet you. Please let me know if I didn't capture your information correctly in post 1.

Thanks,
Kim

[kimlam1]

Hi. I think meeting at Fish Lips is a brilliant idea. dwick and my party probably won't we able to make it as we'll be driving down to the port the night before we sail after a day at Animal Kingdom. I'm not sure when we'll actually be getting to the port.

Anyone interested in gathering around 3pm onboard the day we sail?
Also - anyone interested in doing any kind of exchange - maybe postcards or something?

Kim

[justKim]

We'll be there! This is also our first 7 day. We will be taking our DS 8 and our DD 5 for a Spring Break cruise.

[kimlam1]

Welcome Kim. I think there are going to be a lot of Kim's on this cruise! LOL

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Welcome Kim! I have been away from the Boards for awhile - busy with the kids :-) LOL!

We have a ds that is 8 and a dd that will be 5 at cruise time, too :-)

[NenaCruise]

Hi everyone,
I have not been here in over a month. It has been a pretty busy school season. I am so looking forward to thanksgiving and then winter break because after that Spring Break and DCL here we come:)
I do agree that Fishlips is the place to be:) I wish you can make it. I know you're coming in from Animal Kingdom and definitely will be beat. But if anyone else is game for it. I can arrange it as the time gets nearer and that way our kids can meet and hit it off. I think meeting up by the Goofy Pool around 3 should be fun:) Hmmm we gotta come up with a theme for our group and magnets for our doors. Even t-shirts LOL!!!!
Well I hope to keep signing in here ever so often. I know by the time February hits....I'll probably be on here everyday to check in with everybody. HUGS!

[kimlam1]

On a previous cruise we all went to Home Depot and got lime green Mickey Ears paint chips, put our names on them and wore them to the gathering onboard. Have to remember safety pins if we do that!

:santa:

[ebony]

Hi everyone,
Seems to be that the cruise is getting closer, ( we booked dec 4th '06) so ages ago !.
We would be very interested in meeting everyone but will be unable to meet the eve before, as we have booked 8 nights in Orlando pre-cruise.
3pm on cruise day sounds good though.

Carl (DH) and I are just trying to decide about Palo and excursions and which nights etc. We have booked the REAS package as this is a birthday trip for me.

Roll on the next few months. :cool1: 127 days to go :cool1:

[NenaCruise]

I had to really search for this thread...we've let it go for so long.....How r u all doing...Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!! Get hyper people...we have 3.5 months to go and counting:) HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have started going out and saying wow that would be great for the cruise or I want you to get me this for xmas for the cruise...got a new video camera and digital camera to take woo hoo ....well hope to hear from all of you soon!!!!!

[NenaCruise]

Hey Ebony...

these are the excursions we're looking at--->Had to consider that my mom is
is not mobile

Key West--Trolley/Train tour with stop at shipwreck musuem and aquarium

Cayman--Pirate Encounter

Cozumel---Dolphin Discovery

Castaway Cay--Stingray adventure

[dmi188]

Got some new luggage today for the cruise! Getting anxious! The more cold weather we get, the more anxious I get to get out of here for spring break!!

[Mom24Princesses]

I'm getting excited too.
We are near the 100 day mark. I'm counting 4/4 since that is the day we'll leave home. I don't count "today" and I don't count 4/4 so that means 100 days to go:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: .

I have started pre-packing. I put the summer stuff of mine I plan to carry in a bag in my closet - not all my summer stuff. I picked up some new stuff for youngest DD on sale at the end of the summer and I have it in a box in my closet. The others are harder to buy for in advance. I have all of DHs "tropical shirts" together in one place.

We have over $500 worth of points on our Disney Visa and still counting (paying off the cruise on 1/3 will add $65 more):thumbsup2 .

Key West--Trolley/Train tour on our own OR JUST WALK:confused3 ?

Cayman--Pirate Encounter!!:thumbsup2

Cozumel---Beach - forget which one - on our own - :beach:

Castaway Cay--hope to see SB this time around - nothing "extra".

On-line bookings in 2 weeks:banana: :banana: !

[kimlam1]

It's not going to be long now! I definitely need to start packing. LOL! For our ship be sold out it is really weird that we don't have more people posting. I've been crazy busy with work and the holidays, but I hope to be on more frequently now that the relatives are gone.

Has anyone heard about a new pirate breakfast? I read a short paragraph about it on the Castaway Club website. There wasn't any information as to when it would start. It sounded cool though.

Kim

[dmi188]

It's not going to be long now! I definitely need to start packing. LOL! For our ship be sold out it is really weird that we don't have more people posting. I've been crazy busy with work and the holidays, but I hope to be on more frequently now that the relatives are gone.

Has anyone heard about a new pirate breakfast? I read a short paragraph about it on the Castaway Club website. There wasn't any information as to when it would start. It sounded cool though.

KimWhat makes you think we are sold out? Looks like only cat1-3, 8,11 & 12 are sold out. The other 6 cats. are still available.

[NenaCruise]

I'm making my final payment next Friday:) Woo hoo 1/4....then I'm planning to book the excursions:) I cannot wait...now its so real for me since I'm a teacher and our next big vacation is Spring Break. We start back on the 7th of January and I start my countdown on the board to spring break and disney cruise:) Josh's birthday is 1/10 and I'm planning to go to a Disney Park on the 13th...not sure if he wants Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom...I love Animal Kindgom so we'll see:)LOL..

Josh keeps asking me about all the kids going from this thread. He wants to make friends to hang with for sure...right now he's into singing/music/he plays basketball/love spiderman/did I tell you he wants to be a ship architect. He's collected over 25 ships...So getting to talk to the captain is going to be a big deal for him:) I just want some peace and fun...also love to make new friends to keep in touch with through the year. This is a treat for me. I graduate in June with my Masters in Ed Leadership so its gonna be my early gift:)

[dmi188]

Paying for my cruise tomorrow on my Disney Visa. So glad I waited, as Disney just started a 3 month promotion where any amt in a month over $1200 on the Visa gets 5x the reward points!!! More spending money for onboard!

Everyone ready to make reservations on line Saturday at midnight?!?! When we went on our 4 day last year, I did not know reservations could be a problem, and did not rush. Still had no problem getting brunch and dinner at Palo. Hope its the same this time.

[wdhinn89]

Paying for my cruise tomorrow on my Disney Visa. So glad I waited, as Disney just started a 3 month promotion where any amt in a month over $1200 on the Visa gets 5x the reward points!!! More spending money for onboard!

Everyone ready to make reservations on line Saturday at midnight?!?! When we went on our 4 day last year, I did not know reservations could be a problem, and did not rush. Still had no problem getting brunch and dinner at Palo. Hope its the same this time.

Where did you get this info on the 5x reward points? I haven't seen this anywhere?:confused3 Thanks

[dmi188]

I got a thing in the mail. It said you had to log in to Chase/Disney cards and sign up. Then for Jan 1-March 31, you will get 5X the disney dollars for amounts charged over ______ .(mine said $1200, but the way I read it is that everyone's amt. may be different.)

[kimlam1]

dmi188 - I guess you are right - it's not sold out. When I spoke to Disney they told me that it was booked pretty solid. I see on the web that they do have openings though.

Excursions - What is everyone planning to do? I don't think we'll do any though Disney. I'm thinking doing the Key West Trolley, swimming with dolpohins and 7 mile beach. Anyone been to 7 mile beach? Where should we ask the taxi to drop us?

Thanks,
Kim

[dmi188]

Key West, I think the trolley on our own. (Gotta stop for Key Lime Pie!)
Grand Cayman, the shipwreck snorkel.
Cozumel, maybe Chankanaab on our own.
Just waiting not so patiently for Saturday, when we can book our excursions, and Palo, of course!

[NenaCruise]

I do't know if I'm doing an on your own..I was looking at the following:

Shipwreck Museum and Aquarium in Key West

Dolphin Encounter in COzumel

Pirate Encounter in Grand Cayman

Stingrays at Castaway Cay

[DEADEA]

I checked on some websites and noticed that the days we are in GC and Cozumel there are MANY other cruise ships in port... It looks like the busiest day in April at each port - like 7 ships each day. I am wondering how crowded the excursions are going to be and if I should stay with Disney, rather than try a private company.... Has anyone else noticed this?

[NenaCruise]

I don't know about that...probably real crowded regardless if went with Disney or private company I think. I guess going private company in GC for the stingrays is probably better....

I just paid off my cruise today so I really need to book my excursions tomorrow:)

[jk8]

Did you all book your Palo, yet? I tried online just now and it is not letting me. :confused3 We are castaway club and paid in full so I cannot figure it out.

[Yonkrs_Girl]

We have to wait until midnight tonight is what we were told :-) So my Cruise Buddy and I will celbrate our 2nd "New Year's Eve" and at the stroke of midnight - be on booking our Palo's and on our cells at the same time:banana:

[jk8]

Thank you. I guess I was a day ahead in my mind! I don't know if I will be up at midnight, though. I am looking to book Palo on the last night. Do you think that will be hard to get?

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Not Sure! Last cruise was our 1st and we tried to book at the 75 day mark and could not get ANYTHING at all. That's the main reason we are going to be up at midnight - but I am usually up anyway - to book tonight :)

I can't believe how close it is! WOO HOO!!!!!!:banana:

[dmi188]

I will be up tonight! Hopefully online booking will go well, with no gliches. I am hoping to book Palo for pirate night. If that is unavailble, I will try for early on the first night. We have late dining, and last time, could barely stay awake for that first late dinner. Flying in the day of really left us exhausted!

Anyone booking Palo Tea?

[Yonkrs_Girl]

We are thinking about the Tea but definitely doing dinner and Brunch! We did not get to try the Brunch on our 1st Cruise and have heard great things about it so trying to get that as well. Happy Booking Castaway Club Friends!
Can't wait to see what everyone winds up with!

:yay:

[jk8]

I will be up tonight! Hopefully online booking will go well, with no gliches. I am hoping to book Palo for pirate night. If that is unavailble, I will try for early on the first night. We have late dining, and last time, could barely stay awake for that first late dinner. Flying in the day of really left us exhausted!

Anyone booking Palo Tea?

I am going to try to get the tea with a girlfriend. I wonder if that is hard to get?

How do you know which night is pirate night? Thanks.

[NenaCruise]

hi:) I am going to be up to book tonight as well....I've never done Palo's...would go with my mom but trying to get Josh to stay in the clubs will be a toss up:) I'll book anyway:) LOL...I'll let you all know what we got:)

[dmi188]

According to the Passporter, Pirates night is USUALLY on Wed. night. I know from time to time things get switched.

[NenaCruise]

I was calculating we have about 34 kids going from dismeets thread...

What do you guys think about the fish extenders...I have to look into it but I think it would be neat to leave things for the kids. We can rotate when to drop off the little knick-knacks...

I am so psyched...90 days...woo hoo:)

Also, when do you think our Castaway Club gathering would be...when I was on the Wonder we had it in the evening....Do you think they would keep it that way?:dance3:

[db78]

Just wanted to say hi; we're on this cruise, myself, DH and DS who is 16. We've been on the 7 night eastern but this is our first western cruise. Looks like there are a few others from Indiana, hello fellow Hoosiers! :thumbsup2

[jk8]

Just wanted to say hi; we're on this cruise, myself, DH and DS who is 16. We've been on the 7 night eastern but this is our first western cruise. Looks like there are a few others from Indiana, hello fellow Hoosiers! :thumbsup2

Welcome to you as well. We did the Eastern 2 years ago so this will be our first Western, too.

[NenaCruise]

love getting more people....welcome db78:)

[kimlam1]

Anyone else awake?? I can't wait to book Palo!

[Yonkrs_Girl]

I am and my cruise buddy - we are on our cells right now...just waiting :)

Good Luck!!!

[dmi188]

I'm here! Been an exciting evening...DS23 got engaged tonight! They plan to marry in late summer, already!
Now I am just waiting for reservations to open! You know, that ticker at the bottom is about to say 2 months and something any minute now!!

[kimlam1]

to db78 and wdhinn89. It's great to have you on the cruise with us!

Kim

[kimlam1]

Oh dmi188 - that is fantastic!! Congratulations to your son! This is a fantastic night!

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Congratulations! That's so exciting! Hope you get all of your Palo's that you want! What a great night for you!:yay:

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Is anyone able to log in? My friend and I have an error message?

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Is anyone able to log in? My friend and I have an error message?

[kimlam1]

I do too:

Sorry, you cannot make Shore Excursion reservations at this time. Our records indicate that you have either not paid for your cruise vacation in full or have not provided complete birthdate information for each member of your travel party. If a payment is still due, please apply payment now online or contact your travel agent.

To update birthdate information, you must first call a Disney Cruise Line representative at (800) 951-3532 or your travel agent to update your reservation information. In either case, please return to the My Disney Cruise section of disneycruise.com afterwards to continue making your cruise vacation plans online.


Same one? I am wondering if DU has me messed up somehow as I know I paid in full and they have our birthdates - they didn't change from last cruise!

So frustrating!

[dmi188]

I got it too...just close your browser, then go back and try again...no problem the second time. Got exactly what I wanted for Palo! Night all!

[NenaCruise]

i am getting the same message and I know I paid in full yesterday.

i keep logging out and in and get the same thing...i am so depressed.

[dmi188]

Don't just log out, close your browser (internet explorer) then start over fresh. It worked for me. This error message has been reported when making ressies before. It is NOT your info that is the problem.

[metzfan64]

i got the same error message and was about 5 minutes away from a meltdown, but decided to restart...got the Palo ressies that I wanted...this will be the 1st Disney cruise where I can relax when I board the ship and not (hopefully) make a mad dash for ressies...

[Mom24Princesses]

A little stressful at first BUT I got everything when I wanted it.

I only booked Palo Brunch and Dinner and the Pirate Encounter on Grand Cayman.

Now as long as we get the dinner rotation I hope for and they leave Pirate Night on Wednesday!!:scared1:

Good Night!

[Mom24Princesses]

sorry computer trouble

[NenaCruise]

well am about to meltdown boo hoo....i closed the browser...i'll have t wait till morning to try again....

[kimlam1]

I was able to restart the browser and log back in. Got mostly what I wanted. I too am hoping they keep the pirate night on Wednesday.

Fingers crossed,
Kim

[NenaCruise]

Still bummed out...I paid AAA on Friday half cash and half credit cards...wonder if that slowed me down...I am still getting the message after restarting the browser...hope they have what I need by tomorrow (Monday)...as that is when AAA opens and I can get Disney on the phone:(

Wish me luck

Mom24Princesses...what time did you get the Pirate Encounter...we want to do that...

[jk8]

Hello all!

I was getting the error message last night, too. But, in the end got what I wanted.

Nena, I hope you get yours resolved soon! :flower3:

[Yonkrs_Girl]

I was getting another type of error message and had to restart my Explorer many times. It was frustrating though that I could only book up to 4 when there are 8 adults in our group and my friend was only able to book 2 and not 4 - does anyone know why that might be? We are new to the Castaway Club early booking and weren't able to get anything at the 75 day mark last time so thought I would ask here.

I did get dinner, brunch and high tea but not for everyone in our party so it wsa good and not so good for us :)

So glad many got exactly what they wanted - makes it worth being awake!!

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Hi Everyone!

Sorry...wanted to ask opinions on some excurions...

Has anyone been to Grand Cayman before and if so...do you recommend one beach over another. I have read that there are excursions for Boatawain's Beach, Rum Point Beach & Seven Mile Beach. We have me, DH, DS-8, DD-5 so DH and I were just wondering if one of these is better for us to do. SInce we had the Double Dip at CC last cruise - we would really love to get another beach day in but just not sure where the best place is to do that. Seems to be alot to do in Key West so not there. Also, does anyone have an opinion on the Conch Train vs. the Trolley and do you recommend those.

Basically any information on excursions you can help with, would be greatly appreciated :)

THANKS SO MUCH!!! WOOO HOOOO - 89 days to go...88 until we head to FL!!!!!:banana: :yay: :cool1:

[NenaCruise]

Hi all:) I guess the earliest I can get this resolved is tomorrow so I won't keep my hopes down. I'll look on the bright side Yonkers Girl ---YEAH 88 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ok enough of that LOL....I've been to Grand Cayman and 7 mile beach is a must:) I am doing the Pirate Encounter this time for JOsh but the beach was pretty:) Mom's not going with us...she thought of meeting us when we finish the excursion so we can shop:woohoo:

I am doing the Coch Republic tour and Museum Package hopefully:)

I don't think there is a major difference between them.

You know there are rentals for electric cars---look like golf carts--daily ates range around $80 and you can drive yourself around Key West...I thought I would look into that sounds fun.

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Thanks so much, Nena! We were thinking about the Electric Cards as well since it seems like a fun way to get around Key West and do some major exploring and not be locked into times, etc. We will most likely go with that in KW.

7 Mile Beach does sound very cool - so we may have to go with that! It looks like booking on GC is the better way to get around there, correct?

Good Luck with getting your stuff straightened out, Nena!

How old is Josh? I know you mentioned he may not stay in the clubs so was just wondering. My DD was 3 our first cruise and she had some issues adjusting there but as the cruise went on after the first 2 days - she was much better and with the pagers - it was great since I knew which message meant I REALLY had to go get her :-) My DS was 6 at the time so he would go back and forth and be with her a little to help her get used to it.

88 days to go - :banana: Can you tall I love the dancing banana & Jumping Smiley - LOL:yay:

[NenaCruise]

I would book the GC 7 mile on the disney site:) Less complicated:)

Josh will be 10 next Thursday but he says he likes bonding time:) I am a single mom and work alot so I can understand but I told him that going to the Lab for some things will be lots of fun. He is interested but we'll see. I wanted to book a Palo brunch or tea on an at sea day...

I am keeping my fingers crossed...hugs:cheer2:

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Thanks! It looked like booking stuff for GC was definitely the better way to go.

I totally understand how your son feels. My mom was a single mom and although I had my grandparents in the same house growing up - I cherished the time with my mom as she worked full time, too. And what a great place to bond - the Disney Magic! LOL!

Thanks for all the excursion advice! We will be booking something in the next week or so once we talk to the rest of our travel group. Take Care!

[dmi188]

Nena, I hope you get it all resolved in the morning!

We are doing the trolley on our own at KW. We hear that it is right near port, and if you do it on your own, you can get on and off if you see something where you want to spend a little time. As long as you get back on and continue to go forward...one loop around, I guess. With Disney, they say you can't get off.

I know nothing of the beaches at GC, but I believe that Boatswain's is where the turtle farm is. I hear thats fun for the kids.

Guess I can go back to school tomorrow smiling...my Spring Break plans are set and its less than 3 months away!

[NenaCruise]

uuuuuuuuuggggggggggghhhhh school tomorrow...do I have to get back to teaching:) Its final exams this week so I got a little down time:)

It will work itself out....I did not know you could not get off the trolley with Disney:( I'm going to have to think this stuff through...HUGS!!!!

I am going to look for a site that makes t-shirts and I'll create something you all might like to use and perhaps order from the site directly...

[dmi188]

uuuuuuuuuggggggggggghhhhh school tomorrow...do I have to get back to teaching:) Its final exams this week so I got a little down time:)

It will work itself out....I did not know you could not get off the trolley with Disney:( I'm going to have to think this stuff through...HUGS!!!!

I am going to look for a site that makes t-shirts and I'll create something you all might like to use and perhaps order from the site directly...
I am a teacher aide with CD and LD primary kids...there is no down time!!

[jk8]

I was getting another type of error message and had to restart my Explorer many times. It was frustrating though that I could only book up to 4 when there are 8 adults in our group and my friend was only able to book 2 and not 4 - does anyone know why that might be? We are new to the Castaway Club early booking and weren't able to get anything at the 75 day mark last time so thought I would ask here.

I did get dinner, brunch and high tea but not for everyone in our party so it wsa good and not so good for us :)

So glad many got exactly what they wanted - makes it worth being awake!!

I had my travel agent link our ressies with our other group via their reservation number. I was able to see their names and book a table at Palo with them if we wanted. Maybe that is the trouble?

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Jk8 :-)

I was able to see all of their names as well since we are all linked together, too but it would only let me book a table for 4 at the most - not 8 - for all of our group. It said that was all that was available! UGH!! We will see if they can make arrangements for us once we are on the ship but we are all ok with the way it worked out if not :-)

Thanks so much!

Has anyone ever done the Turtle Farm and/or Seven Mile Beach on their own at GC? The times don't work out very well to book both through Disney.

[dmi188]

This is my first Western, so I only know what I've read. Sorry!

[kimlam1]

We're planning to do the Key West trolley on our own, 7-mile beach on our own and the dolphin experience on our own. Wish us luck! :-)

When I tried to book Palo etc. I had linked reservations, but it would only let me book a table for two, and couldn't start with the other couple as they are first timers. I also didn't see any of the manicure, hair and special port day spa offerings like the ladies morning. I guess we just book those when we get onboard?

Kim

[dmi188]

I am no longer getting email notification of new posts on this thread, is anyone else??

[Yonkrs_Girl]

I noticed that yesterday, I was receiveing some of the update emails but not all. I did get one this morning with your post :)

[Yonkrs_Girl]

I am sure there will be lots of questions popping up now that we are at the 88 day mark - wooo hoooo!!!!! (Hopefully they won't all come from me - HA HA HA!!!). Does anyone know if you can see the ship from all beaches on GC or is one better than the other? I would just love to have some photos of the ship while there so just wondering if there are great spots for that. I think we are going to do both KW and GC on our own with our cruise buddies. Looks like the guys may want to do the Pub Tour with free drinks & T-Shirt and then the girls and the kids will do something. Then the girls will go shopping while the guys take the kids :-)

Any GA families out there in the Woodstock/Marietta/Roswell area that would like to meet up before we head down to FL so the kids can meet and have a few friends before we board? My DS is 8 and DD is 5 :-)

[kimlam1]

I'm not receiving the updates either. Maybe after this post they'll start again.

[dmi188]

Neena, did you get things straightened out? Hope so!

[NenaCruise]

Actually, I called my AAA agent and its because I paid in cash..I wish she would have told me I should have done it by credit card..I spoke to her on MOnday and she said I should be able to reserve tomorrow--Wednesday:(...I'm calling again in the morning. Right now I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that I get what I want. Thank you all so much for your words of hope:) HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[metzfan64]

:wizard: Maybe you will be alright since it hasn't hit the 75 day mark yet. Think good thoughts. :wizard:

[dmi188]

Let us know!

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Good Luck, Nena! Hope you get the reservations you want!!!
I hope you will be in great shape too since the 75 day is not here yet!

Keep us posted!

[db78]

Just booked brunch for Palo. I am so excited we got the reservation. :banana:

Question for those of you who have done the brunc: the reservation says 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. Does that mean we show up at 11 and brunch lasts until 1:00 or that we will be assigned a specific time to be there in this time period at a later date?

[dmi188]

Just booked brunch for Palo. I am so excited we got the reservation. :banana:

Question for those of you who have done the brunc: the reservation says 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. Does that mean we show up at 11 and brunch lasts until 1:00 or that we will be assigned a specific time to be there in this time period at a later date? Show up at 11! Palo brunch is a treat! We booked ours on KW day, early.

[NenaCruise]

Hi All:)
I finally got everything situated. I was able to get the excursions I wanted but the downer is that I did not get the Palo Brunch or High Tea. They only had dinner ressies left and in all honesty I want to eat with my son:) I figured he would not have minded spending time at the lab during brunch time. Do you think they will have any openings for the brunch eventually or r they pretty much all gone?

HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!:sad2:

[dmi188]

Nena, from what I understand, they hold back some of the ressies for those who do not have internet, to book on board. Since you live in FL, perhaps you can get to the port early, board, and go directly to make Palo ressies. Or someone might change their mind. Doesn't hurt to check now and then. Hope you get what you want!! (wonder if a few more open up on the 75 day mark? Just wondering since first timers can't book til then.)

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Nena, from what I understand, they hold back some of the ressies for those who do not have internet, to book on board. Since you live in FL, perhaps you can get to the port early, board, and go directly to make Palo ressies. Or someone might change their mind. Doesn't hurt to check now and then. Hope you get what you want!! (wonder if a few more open up on the 75 day mark? Just wondering since first timers can't book til then.)


I agree...getting to the ship early may be your best chance or as DMI said - possibly checking back as some may cancle what they have. We were first time cruiseres last time and there wasn't anything available at the 75 day out mark but you never know so just keep checking back. Glad you got the excursions you wanted though :) Good Luck with your Palo's ressies!

[Mom24Princesses]

Hi All:)
I finally got everything situated. I was able to get the excursions I wanted but the downer is that I did not get the Palo Brunch or High Tea. They only had dinner ressies left and in all honesty I want to eat with my son:) I figured he would not have minded spending time at the lab during brunch time. Do you think they will have any openings for the brunch eventually or r they pretty much all gone?

HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!:sad2:

I agree...getting to the ship early may be your best chance or as DMI said - possibly checking back as some may cancle what they have. We were first time cruiseres last time and there wasn't anything available at the 75 day out mark but you never know so just keep checking back. Glad you got the excursions you wanted though :) Good Luck with your Palo's ressies!

Same for us, last time we were 1st timers and they were gone on-line. I think that it is something like only 1/2 are available on-line. We got to port early and I went right to the Palo station after boarding. They had every day and time open. It took 2 minutes tops. Did you book your Palo dinner for later in the week? DS may have made good friends by then and not mind you attending dinner on your own. Either way I feel that you'll get a brunch time and Palo brunch is about as good as dinner.

[kimlam1]

In the past I've been able to get what I wanted at Palo by asking once I was onboard. I'm sure you'll be fine. I think the hold a lot back and with it being a 7 day there are a lot of opportunities.

Good luck!

Kim

[NenaCruise]

Hi all:) Ill keep checking the website and definitely will get there early. I'll do exactly what y'all suggested...go to the Palo Station---give them a disney magic smile and say "Ohhhh pretty please , give me a ressie for the brunch this week:)" LOL.....

I can't wait...tick tick tick...r u all excited....I am swamped these months prior but its allworth it once I step on board.

Have any of you gotten a pedicure or manicure onboard before?

My son can't wait for their mac and cheese and mickey mouse icecream bars. My mom wants their chicken tender and fries....

[dmi188]

I did get a pedicure on board last time, and thought it was great. Have heard others complain. I do not usually get pedicures, and my feet were hurting, so I thought it was worth it. Very soothing!

[kimlam1]

On one of our cruises I got a manicure - it was nice.

I was wondering about hair. Anyone use the salon? Are they good?

Kim

[Yonkrs_Girl]

I did get a pedicure on board last time, and thought it was great. Have heard others complain. I do not usually get pedicures, and my feet were hurting, so I thought it was worth it. Very soothing!

I booked on for Thursday morning! I didn't get one last time we were on board but have heard they are wonderful. Not a bad rate for a 55 minute pedicure :) Looking forward to it!

My son is excited to the Mickey Ice Cream Bars, too! And the room service Chocolate Chip Cookies! YUMMY!

Does anyone have photos of the Bon Voyage Cabin decos or have you seen them here on the boards?

Thanks!

[jk8]

Hello all!

I can't stop thinking about the cruise. It feel so close now. I had forgotten about the Mickey Bars. I think DS ate one every night for dessert. I'll have to remind him about that.

DH and I are getting the upper body massages this time. I am really looking forward to that.

Julie

[dmi188]

Winter is making me long for Castaway Cay! Come on Spring Break!

[Yonkrs_Girl]

:) Winter is making me long for Castaway Cay! Come on Spring Break!

I know what you mean!!! We actually had 2 1/2 inches of snow in Woodstock, GA Weds. night are expecting more tonight/tomorrow.

Since I am originally from NY and my DH from CT - we loved it and the kids had a blast but the cold weather really made us wish we were on the ship already!!!:)

jk8...my DS had a Mickey Ice Cream Bar every night for dessert!! He can't wait to do that again!

77 MORE DAYS!!!!:banana:

[NenaCruise]

I just want this time to fly by. I booked the pedicure and the manicure:) They are both on the at seas days.

I wanted to book a half-massage but the times were not convenient to me.

I hope we have great weather. It will be here soone than we know it.

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Anyone trying to book ressies at the 75-day Mark (today) and not able to log in?

I booked mine at 90 days but was trying to work on ressies for my friend's who are traveling with us (Dating Couple with no kids) and it would not let me on. Tried at midnight-1 am and again this morning with no luck:mad:

Very frustrated! Just wondering if anyone else was having the same trouble.

They have ressies with us for dinner and burnch but was trying to get them something on their own so they can have a dinner alone then take them off of ours. UGH!

[Yonkrs_Girl]

OOPS! Guess with the Leap Year - DU and our "counter" at home is off by one day! 75 day mark is TOMORROW!!!

Sorry if I caused confusion for anyone! I was just so excited that I could help them book (they are first time cruisers) and guess I went with the DU number on our reservations but called DCL this morning and they said it's 1/21!

Sorry everyone! Good Luck to those working on booking tomorrow! Hopefully!:rotfl:

[NenaCruise]

Yonkers Girl...I'm gonna try tonight to see if any new Palo Ressie's come up that might be better.....Hopefully a brunch might pop up LOL.....anyways, I am originally from the Bronx in NY...loved going to the cross county mall in Yonkers and the raceway:) Studied up in Tarrytown, NY for college.

[sunshine state kim]

Nice to see the posts picking up as we all get closer to this great vacation! I read someone mentioned the fish extenders. We did that on the last cruise and the kids had such a good time peeking to see what was there each time we got back to the room. I'd love to do that again if people are interested.

[NenaCruise]

I'm interested in doing that...just need to organzie it...rooms...if we r doing it just for kids...etc:)

[kimlam1]

I'm game for doing the fish extenders if enough others do it too.

Also - I was just logged in - it looks like there are still Palo and spa slots available.

Good luck to everyone tonight!

Kim

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Yonkers Girl...I'm gonna try tonight to see if any new Palo Ressie's come up that might be better.....Hopefully a brunch might pop up LOL.....anyways, I am originally from the Bronx in NY...loved going to the cross county mall in Yonkers and the raceway:) Studied up in Tarrytown, NY for college.

Did you have any luck Nena? I didn't have any options - it showed that there were Brunch and Dinner on the initial page but once I went further to the dates/times page - it showed that there wasn't anything available. I'ts not a total loss since they have brunch and dinner booked with us but since they are a dating couple in their 40's without kids - I was trying to get them a few options to dine alone :-) They will try on the ship.

I was born and raised in Yonkers and moved to GA back in 1991 with the UPS Corporate relocation! Spent MANY weekends at the Raceway and hangin out at Cross County Mall. Used to work at the CC Square Mall when I was in HS. My mom was born in the Bronx and lived there until age 14 when they moved to Yonkers.

Hope you had luck with your ressies! CANNOT wait. It's been freezing here in GA for us. Snow twice in 4 days and now freezing rain - not our typical winter at all but for a northern girl (& my DH is from CT) - it's pretty cool!:banana:

[morgy827]

Hey,
We're first time cruisers for our honeymoon April 5th western...me and my new DH!! From Manitoba, Canada!

[dmi188]

Welcome, morgy827!! Join those of us from the frozen north, (and apparently frozen GA!) in our anxious countdown for this cruise!!

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Welcome, morgy! What an amazing Honeymoon Trip! Yes, we are soooooo anxious for our warm weather vacation! This will be our 2nd and my friend was saying that we are more excited this time because we know what to expect:rotfl2:

[morgy827]

I can't wait to go. I just DIScovered the DIS boards a couple of days ago but have already read a lot of the cruise line forum. We can;t wait for the warm weather and have already made our signs for our stateroom door!! Anybody going to Disneyworld after their cruise? We're spending 10 days at Port Orleans riverside.

[ebony]

Welcome Morgy. DH and I are spending 9 nights at POR after cruise as well as
8 nights in LBV before cruise.
We are really counting down the days to the cruise now :thumbsup2

Just been on DCL website and it looks as though all catagories are sold out except 9 or 10 ( these were the only ones on offer).

Looking forward to meeting everyone on board. :)

[jk8]

Welcome Morgy!

I don't know about doing the fish extender thing. Maybe.

[NenaCruise]

Hi All!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome Morgy...you're going to love DCL:) Well everybody and Yonkers Girl no luck with the ressies but thats life:)LOL....I am still looking forward to this cruise and it seems like I am just counting down the days. It is definitely taking longer than I want:) What I fear is cruise withdrawal.....HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[morgy827]

What are fish extenders?

[dmi188]

What are fish extenders?Beside each door on the ship, there is a fish...it is used to stick mail under. A fish extender is a set of pockets, for mail/message purposes, that is hung on the fish...thus, a fish extender. People take along treats and such and stick them in the fish extenders of others on their cruise, especially children.

[cruisedis05]

Hi all!!! Add us in to the count. We've done the dis cruise 3 or 4 times. and can't wait for this one. We've always done them in the summer so this will be a bit different.:woohoo:

it will be myself,DH,DD(14),DD(6). DD(14) will have no problems with the teen club but would love to meet/write to any other girls @ her age before hand. DD(6) may be our problem. Last time she did not want to stay in the club at all. Until the last 2 days :crazy2: But I think if I can find her someone now to write to it may help.:grouphug:

would love to do the fish extenders. we are in cabin 2618 NOT my first choice but this was a last min. idea. We only booked around thanksgiving.
We will be at the Radisson the night before. Anyone else?

Last time I gave out pirate stuff pirate: to the kids from here. Maybe I'll order pirate stuff to put in the fish extenders this time.

well I'm off to find out how to make a fish extender. I'm a bit crafty but we'll see about this one.:scratchin

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Hi all!!! Add us in to the count. We've done the dis cruise 3 or 4 times. and can't wait for this one. We've always done them in the summer so this will be a bit different.:woohoo:

it will be myself,DH,DD(14),DD(6). DD(14) will have no problems with the teen club but would love to meet/write to any other girls @ her age before hand. DD(6) may be our problem. Last time she did not want to stay in the club at all. Until the last 2 days :crazy2: But I think if I can find her someone now to write to it may help.:grouphug:

would love to do the fish extenders. we are in cabin 2618 NOT my first choice but this was a last min. idea. We only booked around thanksgiving.
We will be at the Radisson the night before. Anyone else?

Last time I gave out pirate stuff pirate: to the kids from here. Maybe I'll order pirate stuff to put in the fish extenders this time.

well I'm off to find out how to make a fish extender. I'm a bit crafty but we'll see about this one.:scratchin

My DD is 5 and would LOVE to have some friends to be with. We also have friends taveling with us and their DD is 6 as well. My DD didn't want to stay in the club much last time (Nov. '06) but she was not even 4 then so hoping that she will want to more this time. I have met up with AnnMarie3 and her DD is 4 and my DD said she would be excited to "show her the club" so maybe she can do the same with your DD.

We can plan to meet at the port or something if you are there early or near the pool after boarding, etc.

We can have them "write" back and forth to each other and can even send a photo if you want to. Send a PM if you would like to :-)

Cannot wait for the cruise!!!!! WOOO HOOO!!!!

:banana:

[NenaCruise]

cruisedis05 nice to meet you......it will be great to meet you and your family
Lots of people seem to like Deck 2...I might try it the next time we cruise...This will be our first time aft. We were forward in a Cat 8 twice but it moved a whole lot:)

I'm on deck 5 ---5627 Cat 11...chose it there because I liked the idea that the movie theater was near.

Where is everyone else located?

[morgy827]

Deck 7. Room 7567, Cat 11

Drop by and write us a line on our door pad

I want to scrapbook as many memories from the cruise as possible and it would be great to have fellow cruisers input for our future married life!!

[jk8]

We are on deck 6 midship and very excited to have a Cat 6 for the first time.

[metzfan64]

Hi all!!! Add us in to the count. We've done the dis cruise 3 or 4 times. and can't wait for this one. We've always done them in the summer so this will be a bit different.:woohoo:

it will be myself,DH,DD(14),DD(6). DD(14) will have no problems with the teen club but would love to meet/write to any other girls @ her age before hand. DD(6) may be our problem. Last time she did not want to stay in the club at all. Until the last 2 days :crazy2: But I think if I can find her someone now to write to it may help.:grouphug:

would love to do the fish extenders. we are in cabin 2618 NOT my first choice but this was a last min. idea. We only booked around thanksgiving.
We will be at the Radisson the night before. Anyone else?

Last time I gave out pirate stuff pirate: to the kids from here. Maybe I'll order pirate stuff to put in the fish extenders this time.

well I'm off to find out how to make a fish extender. I'm a bit crafty but we'll see about this one.:scratchin

Hey There!

Our DD is 14 too and is looking forward to meeting other girls her age. Maybe they will meet up in the club.

[Yonkrs_Girl]

We are on Deck 6 midship, too! We have the same cabin as out first cruise along with our cruise buddies who are in the adjoining cabin next door, our friends who are first time cruisers (2 cabins away) and our cruise buddies parents across the hall :)

CANNOT WAIT!!! Especially with this abnormally cold winter in GA! It was 14 this morning! :rotfl2:

Morgy - love the idea and will be sure to stop by :bride:

[NenaCruise]

I am jotting these room numbers down and then I'll put them together on here so we have them for the fishextenders....

I'm thinking postcards, magnets, keychains,HUGS!

[dmi188]

We're in 7621, 7 aft.

[dmi188]

Our cruise no longer comes up on the Disney site with available cabins. Does that mean we are fully booked??

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Wow! I guess we are booked up! Pretty cool!:cool1:

[sunshine state kim]

I am jotting these room numbers down and then I'll put them together on here so we have them for the fishextenders....


That would be great! Someone did that on our last cruise and it made it so easy to drop things off. We're in rooms 7618 and 7619. My DD is just now 14and is looking forward to meeting some other teens. My DS is 10.

I bought some extender goodies this weekend!

Looking forward to meeting you all. We're staying at the Country Inns & Suites the night before.pirate:

[AnnMarie3]

Hi Everyone,
I'm looking forward to meeting all of you. Sunshine State Kim-We are also staying at the Country Inn & Suites the night before. My ds would like to meet your son, I'm sure. He just turned 12.
I am planning to do the fish extenders. We are in cabins 8072 & 8074. My folks are in 8102.

Ann Marie

[metzfan64]

That would be great! Someone did that on our last cruise and it made it so easy to drop things off. We're in rooms 7618 and 7619. My DD is just now 14and is looking forward to meeting some other teens. My DS is 10.

I bought some extender goodies this weekend!

Looking forward to meeting you all. We're staying at the Country Inns & Suites the night before.pirate:

We are right down the hall from you guys. DDs should try and meet.

[NenaCruise]

As soon as I get all the room numbers...I'll post the list:)

Sunshine state Kim..my son is 10 as well. I'm sure with Annmarie's son and yours...they'll have a good time.....I live in the area...about 20 minutes from Pt. Canaveral.

I also make a list of people who would like to meet for dinner at Grills or FishLips the night before around 6pm????

I'll start the list for FishLips:
Arlene, DS10(Josh), Mom(Ana)

[NenaCruise]

Room Numbers For FishExtenders:
Arlene, DS10, Mom--------------5627 (3ppl)
AnnMarie3----------------------8072 & 8074. My folks are in 8102.
sunshine state kim--------------7618 and 7619
dmi188-------------------------7621, 7 aft.
morgy827---------------------- 7567
cruisedis05----------------------2618


If I'm missing any who would like to participate in the fish extenders let me know:) Also...how many people in each room, including yourself?

[cruisedis05]

I made my fish extender!!! I'm soo excited. :banana: When I figure how to post a pic. I'll do it soo you can see how easy it was to make.:rotfl2: I just hope it holds.:confused: I too got some goodies for them. Disney stores here in NJ have another 50% off clearance.
Any 14 yr old girls want a penpal before we go on the cruise? I got one for my 6yr but still need one for my 14yr.

[metzfan64]

Ok, I don't have a crafty bone in my body, so how hard is it to make a Fish Extender and can someone just explain how it works again....

[dmi188]

Not sure if I will be doing the fish extender things. Not too crafty, and no children with us.

[morgy827]

We own;t be doing the fish extenders because we have no children but please post the ages of your children so we can get gifts for your fish extenders!! Also, please come by and leave us a honeymoon message on our door!! (7567) Thanks!!

[AnnMarie3]

I would love to see some pics of fish extenders.

I tried looking on ebay but did not see any today. I know that I have seen them on ebay before.

I'm planning on going to the new Disney outlet store that just opened outside of Atlanta to look for some goodies to put in the fish extenders. I know there are several of us from Ga. Has anyone been there yet?

Ann Marie

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to ask how the Fish Extender gifts work. Do we each have a day that we put things in or do we all do it every day? I am new to the extendars and just wanted more info to see what we want to do :)

Thanks so much!

We are closing in on that 60 day mark...almost there! :banana: :yay: :cheer2:

[Mom24Princesses]

II'm planning on going to the new Disney outlet store that just opened outside of Atlanta to look for some goodies to put in the fish extenders. I know there are several of us from Ga. Has anyone been there yet?

Ann Marie

Where is the outlet? I did not know about it. I feel a President's Week day trip coming!!:cool1:

[Mom24Princesses]

it will be myself,DH,DD(14),DD(6). DD(14) will have no problems with the teen club but would love to meet/write to any other girls @ her age before hand. DD(6) may be our problem. Last time she did not want to stay in the club at all. Until the last 2 days :crazy2: But I think if I can find her someone now to write to it may help.:grouphug:


Hey There!

Our DD is 14 too and is looking forward to meeting other girls her age. Maybe they will meet up in the club.

We have a DD 14 too who is very excited about the Stack. She was still 12 last time and was lucky to have a large preteen group and it turned out ok for her. ANYWAY, she is in 9th grade, will be 15 in late June and loves her ipod.


Room Numbers For FishExtenders:
Arlene, DS10, Mom--------------5627 (3ppl)
AnnMarie3----------------------8072 & 8074. My folks are in 8102.
sunshine state kim--------------7618 and 7619
dmi188-------------------------7621, 7 aft.
morgy827---------------------- 7567
cruisedis05----------------------2618
If I'm missing any who would like to participate in the fish extenders let me know:) Also...how many people in each room, including yourself?

I know my younger 2 would like to be in the loop. They'll be 8 and 10. Cabin 7507.

My DH likes to be anonymous when we travel.
We may not do a lot of dis getting together -- we'll have to wait and see. Nothing against anyone. He has taught at a large middle school for 14 years and sees people he knows everywhere he/we go. We can never have a quiet night out at a restaurant without someone stopping by to say hey.

[dmi188]

My DH also prefers to be anonymus! We are a rather quiet couple.

[DEADEA]

Hey Ann Marie!
Where is the Disney Store Outlet??? I haven't heard anything about it.

Thanks!

[AnnMarie3]

The new Disney Outlet Store is at Discover Mills on I-85 . I think it's about 45min. from Marietta.

I was in the Disney store a couple of weeks ago, and the manager told me they were sending alot of their sale items to the outlet.

I am planning on checking it out soon!

Ann Marie

[NenaCruise]

I bought some goodies for the fish extenders....

I know how it is to want to be anonymous...I'm a high school teacher and it is probably a likely thing that ALOT of my students will be on this cruise since we all live 20 minutes away....but thats life. Trust me..they want to stay as far away from their teacher as possible....yuck!!!!!! :)

Neways, I enjoy meeting new people so I would love to do some gathering. It does not have to be for the whole cruise because obviously many of us have different excursions and so on. But it is nice to acknowledge people in passing and ask them how the cruise is going...etc.etc....

So on that note.....we can meet when we get on the ship or at the terminal to say hi and then for those that are castaway members...we can hook up at their party....my main concern is that my 10 yr old son has a friend(s) to hang with. I need some down time LOL........HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cruisedis05]

I know I read someone saying we should meet at the Goofy pool at 3pm. From past cruising the Goofy pool around then is a bit crazy. Last 2 times we meet up on 10 right above the goofy pool. Same time,3pm. So I thought it was just something we may want to think about. It was good, not a lot of people up there so we could talk a little, say hi.

I'm so excited!!!:cheer2:
I just have to add the rod to my fish extender and I'll post a picture. So anyone know how many of us are here?

[NenaCruise]

It looks like quite a few of us.....Deck 10 sounds fabulous at 3pm....I'm a go with that! I bought some knick-knacks in the dollar section at Target that has Disney themes...can't tell you what it is yet...Heading to our dollar store...I think there's stuff there to:)

[dmi188]

We are under 2 months:cool1: :banana: :cool1:

[NJMomma]

Hi everyone!

We will be sailing with you as well - myself, DH, DS (9) and DD (will be 5 by then).

Obviously, we are from NJ! We currently have the late seating for dinner.

Can't wait! :cool1:

[kimlam1]

Welcome NJMomma!

[kimlam1]

Hi there. I appologize for all the delays in updating the roll call info. Please have a quick look at it (post #1) and let me know if I missed anyone or if I need to change any of the info.

My family is definitely "in" for the fish extenders. There are 5 in our cabin - 2 adults, 3 kids, but I don't know what our cabin number is yet as we are still listed as "GTY".

3pm, deck 10 above the Goofy pool sounds perfect. Can somene also repost any other gatherings...I think some of you were planning the night before the cruise as well. I can add that info to post #1 as well so it's easy to locate.

It won't be long now!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana:

Kim

[NenaCruise]

I can schedule the evening before at fishlips or grills in Pt. Canaveral....Let me know....I plan to go---dinner at 6pm

Arlene, Son, Mom
Anyone else?

[ebony]

We would like and look forward to meeting you all on board at 3pm, on deck 10 as well.

We wont do the fish extenders as its only Carl and me sailing ( I think I would have trouble trying to make them anyway !!).

We are in cabin 6076 and have late dinner seating.

We are both getting soooo excited for the 28th March as thats when we fly to Orlando and it will only be 8 nights until we sail !!. :cool1:

See you all soon

Jan x

[Mom24Princesses]

Hi there. I appologize for all the delays in updating the roll call info. Please have a quick look at it (post #1) and let me know if I missed anyone or if I need to change any of the info.

My family is definitely "in" for the fish extenders. There are 5 in our cabin - 2 adults, 3 kids, but I don't know what our cabin number is yet as we are still listed as "GTY".

3pm, deck 10 above the Goofy pool sounds perfect. Can somene also repost any other gatherings...I think some of you were planning the night before the cruise as well. I can add that info to post #1 as well so it's easy to locate.

It won't be long now!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana:

Kim

mom24princesses cabins 7505 & 7507

[justKim]

Hey all. Long time no post.

We will be getting into town too late to get together Fri. night, but we would love to do the meet on the ship Sat.

We are DH, DS 8, DD 5, and me. We have early dining and our stateroom is 2642.

And, I just booked us for Sat. the 12th at the Beach Club. Woo hoo!

[Mom24Princesses]

Well I just got back from the $-store where I spent $120:lmao: on fish extender gifts:lmao: !

So I guess I am going to get organized and bag this stuff up boy/girl and by days. I am not sure how I will get it all there!

I was thinking that we should make a list of cabin numbers by deck and age/sex in each to make delivery easier.
I don't mind doing it using post #1. I just don't want to leave anyone off.
Like:
Deck 2 - sorted by cabin # order and by port and starboard and who is booked (at least DDorDS and age.)
Deck 5 - . . . .
Deck 6 - . . . .

I count more DDs than DSs which is good considering I found more DD stuff and was a little worried.
And a few good grown-up gifts. I'll fill in with candy if this does not cover everything.

NOW I HAVE TO MAKE OUR FISH EXTENDER!:rolleyes1

We will drive from South of Atlanta to Ocala Friday night and get to Port @10:00 Sat. morning. (worked great in 2006)
Then 4/12 we will drive back home.

[justKim]

I don't think we'll be doing the fish extender thingies. DH wants to be more under the radar.

No Palo left on the net. We'll have to try to book onboard. Looking now at making our excursion plans. It's hard to decide what to do on GC and Cozumel. We are just going to go it alone in Key West. We may do the eco-tour on CC.

Still haven't booked our hotel for the Friday night stay. We've done the Marriott, but we may try something different this time.

[justKim]

Question for veterans about booking excursions online. What is the cancellation policy? I'm worried about booking now and wanting to change our plans once we get on board ship.

[NenaCruise]

I think you have until two days before sail date. However, there might be some excursions that may not be refundable. Best bet is to check with DCL:) HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[metzfan64]

It is the date that they give you on the website that all your paperwork needs to be completed for online check-in...I think for our cruise it is 4/3, but double-check...once they close out the on-line check in, you would probably have to go to guest services as soon as you get on board to cancel...

[dmi188]

bumping for firefightermickey

[kimlam1]

Do I want to ask who/what firefightermickey is? :-)

[dmi188]

Do I want to ask who/what firefightermickey is? :-)
Someone who was trying to start up a Meet thread for our week. Just had Spring Break in the title, not a date.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1654131

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Hi everyone!

Just stopping by to say hello! We are almost at the 50 day mark...before we know it, we will be at 30 days and couting!!

WOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!

:banana: :cheer2: :banana:

[NenaCruise]

I'm excited...we're almost there!

[dmi188]

Can't wait!
We have had temps in the single digits, snow, freezing rain, and ice this week. I NEED spring break!!

[AnnMarie3]

Hi everyone,
We are counting down the days... and looking forward to warmer weather, too!

I have started on my fish extenders. I have 3 to make, so I thought I should get started.

Hope everyone has a Happy Valentine's Day!

Ann Marie

[NenaCruise]

I gotta get started on that fishextender and door magnets...

[ebony]

Just done on-line check in :thumbsup2

The time seems to be going quite quick, at the moment for us.
I keep checking the boards each day for new posts !!






Less than 6 weeks until we fly to Orlando (March 28th 2008)

[jk8]

Me, too!

We are still trying to decide between towncar service or DCL buses. I also have to finish the online check in.

I daydream about the cruise every day!! What do you look forward to most?

For me it is the food and reading the daily navigator to decide what I will do for the day. :woohoo:

[NenaCruise]

I need to do the on-line check in to...I think I'm looking forward to relaxing:LOL

[jk8]

Well, today I got things squared away. I called and added ME to our WDW ressie. I got a towncar to the port and added the Disney bus on the way back. We are flying Airtran so we will be doing the onboard check-in. I completed the on-line cruise check-in.

I am ready to go, NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AnnMarie3]

Hi everyone,
I got to check out the new Disney outlet store at Discover Mills yesterday.
Much of the store is just like a regular Disney store, prices included.

They did have some really good deals, though.
The large, soft-bodied princess dolls were $5.25, originally $30.00. My dd (4) loves these dolls, as they are almost as tall as she is.

There was a good selection of other stuffed animals & toys for 60% off of the sale price.

Also a couple of racks of clothing everything $1.99. They had kids & adult sizes, mostly t-shirts & sweatshirts.

If anyone has any questions, I'll try and answer.

Have a great day,

Ann Marie

[kimlam1]

45 Days!!!! We still don't have a cabin assigned to us. I may have to let you all know after we board the ship!

Does anyone have a link to the fish extender pattern?

I can't wait!!!!

Kim

[justKim]

Hi everyone,
I got to check out the new Disney outlet store at Discover Mills yesterday.
Much of the store is just like a regular Disney store, prices included.


Thanks, Ann Marie. I've been meaning to get over there. We went to the regular Disney store last week and stocked up on $4 princess flip flops. I'm having trouble convincing my daughter that you don't wear flip flops out when it is 40 degrees. She doesn't like having to wait for the cruise to wear her new shoes!

[lyndenfa]

not sure how to proceed. we are on the april 5th : DH, myself, 2 DGS' ages 10 and 12. we live in a suburb of chicago, illinois. this is our second disney cruise with the kids. DH and I have taken 12 or 13 cruises on our own.
Lynne

[lyndenfa]

how do i add my "stuff"? thanks. we are on the apr 5th, too.

[kimlam1]

Hi Lynne. Welcome to the group! I just added your information to post #1. Let me know if there are any changes/updates.

Kim :cool1:

[AnnMarie3]

Welcome, Lynne

We are sailing with dd-4 and ds-12. I know my ds will be happy to meet some boys his age to hang out with.

Ann Marie

[Mom24Princesses]

Hi Lynne,
Welcome
We are getting very excited.
We're from a sub of Atlanta.

I am working on my packing lists and bought DH some new gear this morning:thumbsup2 .

Melanie

[NJMomma]

Hi all :)

Sign us up for the Fish Extenders too :thumbsup2 I was iffy on it, but due to the big snowstorm here today, I just hung out at home and wound up starting my fish extender!

We also do not have a cabin number yet (the GTY thing), but will post it when I know - or tell you all at meet.

[kimlam1]

Hi NJMomma. Do you have a pattern for the fish extenders? I still need to make them!

Kim

[kimlam1]

Hi! I think some of you are planning to get together the night before. Can someone post the details and I'll add it to post #1? I won't be able to attend - doing the P&P thing! Argh!!!!!

Kim pirate:

[NenaCruise]

Hi Lynne,
I kow my son Josh will love hanging out with your boys as well. The info for the night before is as follows....6pm Fishlips....www.fishlipswaterfront.com

[dmi188]

Wish we could attend the pre-cruise meet, but alas, our flight does not get in till the day of. Flight booked thru DCL, and won't know exactly when for another few weeks.

Snow and ice are getting SO old! I need some warm Carribean sun! (Its 17 degrees here right now!)

[lyndenfa]

thanks for putting us on "the list". We are at the late seating for dinner.

[FIREFIGHTERMICKEY]

Cruise Meets:
Sat. April 5th, 3pm, deck 10 above the Goofy pool

Roll call and information as of 2/6/08:

kimlam – Kim, DH, DD9, DD turning 7 onboard, DS3
jk8 – DH, DS 8
Mom24Princesses – Melanie, DH, DD16 ¾, DD14 ¾, DD10 ½, DD8
pooh mania – DH, DD7, DS6
dwick – DH, DD10 ½ , DS8 ½ , DD6 ½, DD almost 4
dmi188 – DH
SC Minnie - Mona, DH aka scduckman, DD Catherine (13/34)
DEADEA - DH, DS(10), DS(8), DD(4)
Yonkrs Girl - DH, DS(8), DD(5) + friends w/ DD(6)
ebony - Jan, DH
AnnMarie3 - AnnMarie(42), DH, DS(12), DD(4), DB(50), DSIL(43), DN(7), DN(4 1/2) + parents
Nena Cruise - Arlene, DM, DS Josh (10)
kendo911 - +1
metzfan64 - DH, DD(14)
sunshine state kim - DH, DD(13), DS(10)
Molli&Emmas mom - Sister Becki, DD Molli (9), DD Emma (5)
justKim - Kim, DS(8), DD(5)
morgy827 - DH
cruisedis05 - DH, DD(14), DD(6)
NJMomma - DH, DS(9), DD(5)
lyndenfa - Lynne, DH, DGS(10), DGS(12)

Latest Dining Times:

Early
kimlam
jk8
Mom24Princesses
justKim

Late
Dwick – wait listed for early seating
dmi188 – wait listed for early seating
Nena Cruise
NJMomma
ebony

States/Countries Represented:
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
New Jersey
South Carolina
Washington
Canada
United Kingdom


Room Numbers for Fish Extenders:
Arlene, DS10, Mom---------------5627 (3ppl)
AnnMarie3-----------------------8072 & 8074. My folks are in 8102.
sunshine state kim---------------7618 and 7619
dmi188--------------------------7621, 7 aft.
morgy827----------------------- 7567
cruisedis05----------------------2618
kimlam1-------------------------TBD (5ppl)
Mom24Princesses----------------7507
NJMomma-----------------------TBD


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Hi! We just booked a cabin on this cruise. Myself, DH, DD9, DD turning 7 on the cruise, DS3. We rebooked when we were on the 3 night Wonder. We can't wait to go again! Who else is going?

Kim

:cool1:

We are in! I started this thread months ago I guess it just sailed away!
We are from Virginia. This will be our fourth cruise. Myself 36 My wife 35 and My daughter 6.:laundy:

[dmi188]

I may do the fish extenders, if someone can tell me how to make them. Any EASY instructions? I haven't sewed in years, literally!

Looks like so far we have a lot of people on 7 aft, pretty close to us. In fact, sunshine state kim's kids are our neighbors, it appears.