4/25/09 Magic - First Visit To Tortola!

[aznaphrodite]

Great costumes Rebecca. Do you sew them?


Thanks!! I can sew but honestly, I don't like to oddly enough! :rotfl2:

We are definitely going to try to do the beer tasting. We're not really drinkers so we're already worried how drunk that will get us!!

I just finished printing 40 door magnets for our door! I guess you could say I'm going the lots-of-small-magnets route, instead of a few big ones!! :rotfl:

[rwrocksme]

We will be meeting at the Promenade Lounge at 3 pm on the first day. Sandy also bought wristbands but I'm not sure if she'll have extra.


Thanks! I'll be there!

The cosplay thing sounds so cool! It's like make-believe, but more elaborate and for grown-ups. I love it.

"What interests, other than all things Disney, do you have?"

Not many. I love the Muppets (well, puppetering in general); the internet....um...I don't know. Disney is just my thing, you know? I collect pins (with a passion), I read Disney travel books (with a passion), and I make plans (with a passion).

And my mom is sick of it. With a passion. :rotfl:

[rwrocksme]

"We will be meeting at the Promenade Lounge at 3 pm on the first day. Sandy also bought wristbands but I'm not sure if she'll have extra."

Wait, just another question...is this the day we board, or the first full day on the ship?

[dvc2themax]

Wait, just another question...is this the day we board, or the first full day on the ship?

The day we board. Then after is the muster drill and then sailaway from the world.

[lsutigger2]

Rebecca: Thanks for the wonderful video link. I wish I could have heard the singing better, but I got the jest of what was going on. It is "priceless".

Dh and I are not big "drinkers" - but I thought I might try the drink of the day each day - depends. DH may have a glass of wine at dinner. Or not :confused3 I do remember enjoying the Konk Koolers at CC.

As for other ship activities, we really don't have any plans just yet - except to enjoy!!

I still have all the packing to do (I'm having to wear some of the items I'll be bringing with me :rotfl:) and fe gifts to complete. Next week will be plenty of time to pack. I do have a box started of things I don't want to forget. And we have the suitcases identified. Oh yea - I still need to.......

finish the plans for my Dh's 50th birthday party on Saturday - this week :scared1::scared1:

Congratulations to Lisa for posting the 1000th post!!

Tomorrow will be our 10 days and counting day :dance3::dance3::dance3:
I'm sure there will be some serious dancing. We leave on Friday, the 24th!

[son3disfan]

We found this website this afternoon for the skyride at St Thomas.

http://www.stthomasskyride.com/location.html

They also have a webcam. We can't wait to ride the skyride :yay:

So funny... I just looked at this too. You beat me to posting!

This is probably what we will do too. I'm a little unsure of how the taxis work. Honestly , I am not well travelled, and because there are 6 of us (three kids), I'm not sure we can fit into one cab. So we''ll see when we get there.

I have been told to go to the K Mart in St. Thomas for a great prices on booze. ( Just follow all the crew!)

[adnil530]

DH and I attend anime cons and I cosplay (or dress up) as various anime/video game/comic book characters. We also collect statues and figures from our favorite series. We watch a lot of TV and our favorite shows are "Heroes", "LOST", "The Office", as well as others. We also like to eat out and try different restaurants. DH is also an import car enthusiaist.

I am a "Lost" and "The Office" fan also. We don't watch much TV but these are on our auto record list:thumbsup2

Hey Rebecca -- that was adorable ! LOL. I want to see you walking around the ship in your costume now :) Thanks for the giggle.
Sandy

Rebecca: Thanks for the wonderful video link. I wish I could have heard the singing better, but I got the jest of what was going on. It is "priceless".

I agree!!! Rebecca, your skit was absolutely fantastic! I'm assuming everyone in your skit is from your area? I am fascinated by the whole thing. How fun and hope we can talk about it on the ship.

Dh and I are not big "drinkers" - but I thought I might try the drink of the day each day - depends. DH may have a glass of wine at dinner. Or not :confused3 I do remember enjoying the Konk Koolers at CC.

As for other ship activities, we really don't have any plans just yet - except to enjoy!!

I still have all the packing to do (I'm having to wear some of the items I'll be bringing with me :rotfl:) and fe gifts to complete. Next week will be plenty of time to pack. I do have a box started of things I don't want to forget. And we have the suitcases identified. Oh yea - I still need to.......

finish the plans for my Dh's 50th birthday party on Saturday - this week :scared1::scared1:

We don't have many plans for onboard activities. We have a couples massage booked and will probably try the different tasting sessions. Oh, and I would like to do tea with Wendy which I understand we have to sign up for. The girls and I like to play Bingo. DD got excited when she saw the movie selection previously posted. I don't remember Konk Koolers at CC...maybe I missed something? I'm going to look up some past navigators to get an idea of what is happening on the 7 day cruises.

Just need to get through tomorrow, which may well be my last day of work until we get back:dance3: I need to finish my FE gifts and start packing. Do a few more magnets...

A party the week before you sail! You are a brave woman! I don't know if I could do it all. Your special DH has a special DW.

We found this website this afternoon for the skyride at St Thomas.

http://www.stthomasskyride.com/location.html

They also have a webcam. We can't wait to ride the skyride
This is probably what we will do too. I'm a little unsure of how the taxis work. Honestly , I am not well travelled, and because there are 6 of us (three kids), I'm not sure we can fit into one cab. So we''ll see when we get there.

I don't usually do sky ride types of activities, but we may do this one also. We are still very much up in the air as to what to do on St. Thomas.:confused3 I think a few people may have booked this one. Did everyone book this through Disney or on their own?

Everyone have a magical day!

Linda

[Melcatfish]

Hi Everyone,

i am sure you are all getting really excited about your cruise as it is coming around really fast!

I am booked on the August 15th Tortola cruise so will await your reports with interest.

I wondered if someone would mind doing me a favour. I have a 19 month old and I am trying to find out what times Flounders is likely to be open on our cruise so I can plan things like Palo brunch and some time with our older child also I know the leaflet also lists what excursions can be taken while your child is in Flounders.

Here on the Dis there is a copy of a flounders opening times sheet

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/photos/Flounders-Reef-Nursery.html

but it is for an old Western. If anyone had chance I would love if someone would pick up the opening times leaflet and scan it in \ post a photo on their return.

Thanks in advance if anyone can help me.
Have a great cruise :)
Mel
x

[son3disfan]

Just need to get through tomorrow, which may well be my last day of work until we get back:dance3:




Linda

How lucky are you! I have until next week. We leave Wednesday the 22nd.
Have a great time!

I booked the sky ride ride through Disney. It was the same price as booking from the company direct.It says " All day" - no meeting time. Anyone know how we get there? Walk? ( I hope) or take a cab? Anyone know for sure?:confused3

[aznaphrodite]

I agree!!! Rebecca, your skit was absolutely fantastic! I'm assuming everyone in your skit is from your area? I am fascinated by the whole thing. How fun and hope we can talk about it on the ship.


Most of them live in Southern California. I used to live in LA before moving to Texas 2 years ago. :)


I booked the sky ride ride through Disney. It was the same price as booking from the company direct.It says " All day" - no meeting time. Anyone know how we get there? Walk? ( I hope) or take a cab? Anyone know for sure?:confused3

From my research, the sky ride is very close to the port and it easily walkable. I'm assuming they will give you directions on how to walk there on your own.

[adnil530]

How lucky are you! I have until next week. We leave Wednesday the 22nd.
Have a great time!

I booked the sky ride ride through Disney. It was the same price as booking from the company direct.It says " All day" - no meeting time. Anyone know how we get there? Walk? ( I hope) or take a cab? Anyone know for sure?:confused3

I wish we were leaving this week! We are not leaving until the 24th so no fun time in Disney World for us this trip. I just don't have any work scheduled until the first week of May.:thumbsup2 But that could change with a phone call. I am a subcontractor in construction. It has slowed down, but since I am the final person through and get the properties ready for occupancy, I am sometimes the last to know and get frantic phone calls at the last minute.

I saw the map on the website and it looked fairly easy to walk to...the length of a very large cruise ship according to the map?:laughing: http://www.stthomasskyride.com/location.html Looks like you can do this and take another short tour also.:confused3

Linda

[nascar8820]

We found this website this afternoon for the skyride at St Thomas.

http://www.stthomasskyride.com/location.html

They also have a webcam. We can't wait to ride the skyride :yay:



I booked the sky ride ride through Disney. It was the same price as booking from the company direct.It says " All day" - no meeting time. Anyone know how we get there? Walk? ( I hope) or take a cab? Anyone know for sure?:confused3


Here is the direct link to the map http://www.stthomasskyride.com/map.html
It really close to the port so you should be able to walk there.

[Schiffy]

Leaving tonight, a little golf in florida and then Vero Beach Resort before the cruise.

[sandyrella1010]

From my research, the sky ride is very close to the port and it easily walkable. I'm assuming they will give you directions on how to walk there on your own.[/QUOTE]


I took the Magic to St Thomas a few years ago and I remember the tram being right by the ship. My sister and I did a boat to St. John and got back to the ship around lunch time. We changed and took a jitney town in St Thomas. We walked right past the tram. The jitneys hold a number of people and there are a lot of them and they leave right at the ship as I recall. You can go into town and grab one back - I forget the cost but it was cheap. It's an interesting experience - the roads are crowded.
I'm terrified of heights or I would consider it - it looks nice and it sounds like you can spend as little or as much time at the top as you want.

Tomorrow - laundry and getting started on the packing - :dance3:

Oh --a warning to those who don't drink much - I did the tequila tasting the last time and I'm not really a drinker -- my quiet table of people was very noisy by the end of the tasting and my sister and I sloshed back to our cabin and napped......:rotfl: - - we had fun tho.:woohoo: I was going to do the martini tasting this time but I think I'll skip it. I like Bingo.

As for tv shows - - I love Lost and American Idol. Gary likes those plus House and 24.

Sandy

[BubblesNH]

Hi Everyone,
We have a late flight home on Sat 6:55pm when we get back. I thought we might do Kennedy Space Center. I have also heard that Ron Jon's Hotel is very nice. Does anyone know if they have a day pass. I'm thinking something a little more relaxing than hoofing it around KSC. Anyone else have a late flight. Didn't think it was enough time to go up to WDW for the day, but maybe Downtown Disney if we can't get there earlier in the trip. Anybody ever hit crazy traffic headed back to MCO on Sat afternoon????

Thanks
PS Lisa pictures look great so far!!
We are huge Lost and Heros fans. Love that DVR.

[lsjones]

Just found this thread! We booked our cruise on Sunday, for 4/25!! Our first curise!! I have so much to learn in such a short time! Hoping I can meet som other Disers!!

I have a question about dining at Palo, I was not able to book a ressie online. Is it possible to get a ressie onboard?

[adnil530]

Just found this thread! We booked our cruise on Sunday, for 4/25!! Our first curise!! I have so much to learn in such a short time! Hoping I can meet som other Disers!!

I have a question about dining at Palo, I was not able to book a ressie online. Is it possible to get a ressie onboard?

Welcome Aboard!

I am hoping for a Palo ressie also. We booked late and everything was already booked. It is my understanding that we can check on reservations upon check-in..don't know exactly where to check on Palo reservations, or where to sign up...someone here probably knows. When we had our Palo Brunch reservations last trip, Palo was probably only 1/3 full if that. We were surprised. They even turned a couple away that didn't have reservations, but it was full to capacity at all. So I was surprised that there were no reservations when I booked.

Our girls are the same age! Hope we can meet up.

Linda

[justmestace]

Just wanted to pop in and say that those of us heading to Tortola on the May 23rd cruise will be anxiously awaiting any reports!!


It IS an easy walk to the Sky Ride. After exiting the port shopping area, outside the fence, you just turn left and keep walking. You can't miss it. I don't think it even took us 5 minutes to get there. :thumbsup2

[CKCruising]

Welcome Aboard!

I am hoping for a Palo ressie also. We booked late and everything was already booked. It is my understanding that we can check on reservations upon check-in..don't know exactly where to check on Palo reservations, or where to sign up...someone here probably knows. When we had our Palo Brunch reservations last trip, Palo was probably only 1/3 full if that. We were surprised. They even turned a couple away that didn't have reservations, but it was full to capacity at all. So I was surprised that there were no reservations when I booked.

Our girls are the same age! Hope we can meet up.

Linda

I think it's at the Rockin' D Bar when you get onboard. From what I read, not all of the reservations are available online, so there are always some that first day.

[aznaphrodite]

Hi Everyone,
We have a late flight home on Sat 6:55pm when we get back. I thought we might do Kennedy Space Center. I have also heard that Ron Jon's Hotel is very nice. Does anyone know if they have a day pass. I'm thinking something a little more relaxing than hoofing it around KSC. Anyone else have a late flight. Didn't think it was enough time to go up to WDW for the day, but maybe Downtown Disney if we can't get there earlier in the trip. Anybody ever hit crazy traffic headed back to MCO on Sat afternoon????

Thanks
PS Lisa pictures look great so far!!
We are huge Lost and Heros fans. Love that DVR.

Our flight back is at 4:40 pm. We currently have DCL transfers but I'm toying around with the idea of getting a rental car and going to Downtown Disney before the airport too.

According to the Passporter book, you can easily spend 2 days at the Space Center so I don't want to go there for only a few hours and feel like I didn't get to do everything.

Another option is beaches near the port but considering DH already doesn't like beaches that much and we're visiting one at each port of call, I think we'll be beached out at that point!

[ametaldiva]

I just had to post to say: WE ONLY HAVE 9 DAYS TO GO!!!

:woohoo::yay::banana::cool1::cheer2:

[aznaphrodite]

For those of you going to The Baths, I thought you might find this map helpful:

http://www.scubamom.com/bvi/thebaths/

[lsutigger2]

Back to the sky ride discussion:

Anyone interested in maybe meeting up to do this in the afternoon? We are going on a St. Thomas Island tour in the morning. I think it sounds like a fun thing to do.

[nascar8820]

Back to the sky ride discussion:

Anyone interested in maybe meeting up to do this in the afternoon? We are going on a St. Thomas Island tour in the morning. I think it sounds like a fun thing to do.


We are planning on doing the sky ride after we get back from The Baths.
After we get to the top of Paradise Point we will be hunting a Bushwacker(s).

[son3disfan]

Back to the sky ride discussion:

Anyone interested in maybe meeting up to do this in the afternoon? We are going on a St. Thomas Island tour in the morning. I think it sounds like a fun thing to do.

Sorry, I would but we are going to try to get an early start at this first thing in the morning. Maybe take a cab in the afternoon for a quick trip to the beach.

Anyone know which beach is the closest to the tram/ port?

[lsutigger2]

Lisa & Terry: I'm :confused3. Is there also a sky ride at Tortola? Isn't that where the Baths are?? I think the one others have been chatting about is on St. Thomas.

Night all - tomorrow will be one day closer to leaving for the Magic :banana::banana::banana::cool1::cool1::dance3::yay ::woohoo::woohoo:

[adnil530]

Back to the sky ride discussion:

Anyone interested in maybe meeting up to do this in the afternoon? We are going on a St. Thomas Island tour in the morning. I think it sounds like a fun thing to do.

We are going on the Kayak, Hike and Snorkel of Cas Cay and will be back around 12:45 so we'd love to meet others up at the top or at the bottom of the Sky Ride. Our morning tour does not include lunch, so I'm thinking that we will need to eat lunch at the top or at the bottom.;) What time would you like to meet? For lunch? Just for touring? I'm game:banana:

Linda

[nascar8820]

Lisa & Terry: I'm :confused3. Is there also a sky ride at Tortola? Isn't that where the Baths are?? I think the one others have been chatting about is on St. Thomas.


No, We were talking about The Baths and that is what I typed....Doh.
We will being doing the Sea Trek Helmet Dive at Coral World Marine Park and then the sky ride to Paradise Point.

[ametaldiva]

For those of you going to The Baths, I thought you might find this map helpful:

http://www.scubamom.com/bvi/thebaths/

I found that and printed it the other day! I was thinking I might take it with us and use it as a reference if need be. I noticed a spot on there where it says you can leave your snorkel gear while exploring the Baths - I don't know if I feel safe doing that - we will probably carry ours with us - I guess we'll see when we get there... We are also thinking we should take a backpack with us for whatever we need to carry - are you guys doing this also?

ONLY 8 DAYS TO GO!!! :cool1:

[Disneynut64]

Well out documents finally arrived. We are in room 5134 for our FE list. :banana::cool1::woohoo::dance3:

[CKCruising]

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[ametaldiva]

Well out documents finally arrived. We are in room 5134 for our FE list. :banana::cool1::woohoo::dance3:

Congrats! You are on the same deck and end of the ship as we are!

[aznaphrodite]

I found that and printed it the other day! I was thinking I might take it with us and use it as a reference if need be. I noticed a spot on there where it says you can leave your snorkel gear while exploring the Baths - I don't know if I feel safe doing that - we will probably carry ours with us - I guess we'll see when we get there... We are also thinking we should take a backpack with us for whatever we need to carry - are you guys doing this also?

We are actually going through the DCL excursion but there is about 2 hours to explore on our own. We are bringing a backpack and a messenger bag to carry our stuff. If we need to leave them to go into the water, we have a waterproof pouch and a waterproof safe for our money and credit cards.

Well out documents finally arrived. We are in room 5134 for our FE list.

Glad you got your room number!!

Single digit dance!! :banana:

[sunburnin]

I found that and printed it the other day! I was thinking I might take it with us and use it as a reference if need be. I noticed a spot on there where it says you can leave your snorkel gear while exploring the Baths - I don't know if I feel safe doing that - we will probably carry ours with us - I guess we'll see when we get there... We are also thinking we should take a backpack with us for whatever we need to carry - are you guys doing this also?

ONLY 8 DAYS TO GO!!! :cool1:


They actually have lockers nearby for $2.50 rental. I remember them from 7 years ago and here's a nice description (including this) from someone else: http://www.epinions.com/review/The_Baths_National_Park/content_109215321732

You will all love the Baths! As I've said before if my daughter was older, we'd have gone on this trip. Shoot.... we'll just have to go again in a few years :thumbsup2

[ametaldiva]

We are actually going through the DCL excursion but there is about 2 hours to explore on our own. We are bringing a backpack and a messenger bag to carry our stuff. If we need to leave them to go into the water, we have a waterproof pouch and a waterproof safe for our money and credit cards.



Glad you got your room number!!

Single digit dance!! :banana:

We are doing the DCL tour also and we have a little waterproof case that we got at Typhoon Lagoon a long time ago so we can use that to put our money/cards in! Thanks!

They actually have lockers nearby for $2.50 rental. I remember them from 7 years ago and here's a nice description (including this) from someone else: http://www.epinions.com/review/The_Baths_National_Park/content_109215321732

You will all love the Baths! As I've said before if my daughter was older, we'd have gone on this trip. Shoot.... we'll just have to go again in a few years :thumbsup2

Thanks for the great info! I am looking at the epinions site now - I'm so glad they have lockers available to use if we decide we need one! I think this excursion is going to be awesome!

[aznaphrodite]

They actually have lockers nearby for $2.50 rental.

Thanks for the info! This is great to know!!

We are doing the DCL tour also and we have a little waterproof case that we got at Typhoon Lagoon a long time ago so we can use that to put our money/cards in! Thanks!

Are you doing the "Tour to Virgin Gorda" or "Day at the Baths"? We're on "Tour to Virgin Gorda"!

I hit Page 70!! :woohoo:

[lsutigger2]

adnil530: Sounds like a semi-plan. I'm sure we'll see each other around the ship and make better plans closer to that day - Wednesday. maybe we'll even convince some others to join us. I don't remember what time our island tour gets back to the ship.


Next week at this time we'll be packing our suitcases or have them packed.
:woohoo::woohoo::yay::yay::dance3::cheer2::cheer2: :banana::banana::cool1::banana::woohoo::yay::dance 3::dance3:


And the next day, flying off to Orlando.
And the next day, we'll all be dancing with

:donald::tigger::sulley::stitch::simba::maleficen: goofy::mickeyjum:hmghost:

[ametaldiva]

Thanks for the info! This is great to know!!



Are you doing the "Tour to Virgin Gorda" or "Day at the Baths"? We're on "Tour to Virgin Gorda"!

I hit Page 70!! :woohoo:

We are doing the Tour to Virgin Gorda - I just hope it gives us enough time to explore as much as we want in the Baths!

[aznaphrodite]

We are doing the Tour to Virgin Gorda - I just hope it gives us enough time to explore as much as we want in the Baths!

Yay! We will see you there then, Michelle!! :banana:

[lsjones]

My girls are looking to "meet" other kids their age before sailing. Kelsey is 12 and Sarah is 8. If your kids are interested in talking to them before sailing, please feel free to pm me!!

[adnil530]

adnil530: Sounds like a semi-plan. I'm sure we'll see each other around the ship and make better plans closer to that day - Wednesday.

Perfect:thumbsup2 Still haven't packed anything:laughing: I'm trying to catch up with myself. At least I booked our excursions. I hope I can paddle a kayak for 15 minutes as I don't think the girls are going to be much help...hoping they surprise me! It will be an adventure either way.

I found another hanger for the back of the bathroom door today. It is a shoe holder that holds about 12 pairs of shoes. It will be great on the bathroom door as all the brushes, hair ties, shampoo, bar soap, etc can be stored in the hanger. A great organizer.

Single digits...ah...I am soooooo ready...after I get packed! We have a memorial service and 2 birthday parties this weekend....then I can focus:lmao:

I asked before, but noone answered: Does anyone here geocache?

I'm ready, I'm ready:woohoo: CKCruising...thanks so much for the updated list. You are awesome. I noticed the correction on Laura's age. I didn't even mention it and you must have picked up on it. Many thanks.

Alrighty then...another day tomorrow...another day closer!:cheer2:

[dvc2themax]

Sorry, I do not geocache :confused3:lmao::lmao::lmao: because I have no idea what it is..... What is it:laughing:

Anyone play cribbage and maybe want to play throughout the week while relaxing? Or is it too much work :lmao:for some because you have to think of the score :lmao:

So for those that did not send a picture to be added to the list, and some of us have posted a picture, don't be shy to come and say hi, at the port or on the ship. it amy take a whiel to out a name to a face (plus the screen name), so forgive me if I ask again.

4 days of work counting today :cloud9:

Not much to do between now and Thursday - packing is all done:banana:. Just want to pick up araound the house .

LAST WEEKEND EVEYONE :dance3:

[Disneynut64]

Sorry, I do not geocache :confused3:lmao::lmao::lmao: because I have no idea what it is..... What is it:laughing:

Anyone play cribbage and maybe want to play throughout the week while relaxing? Or is it too much work :lmao:for some because you have to think of the score :lmao:

So for those that did not send a picture to be added to the list, and some of us have posted a picture, don't be shy to come and say hi, at the port or on the ship. it amy take a whiel to out a name to a face (plus the screen name), so forgive me if I ask again.

4 days of work counting today :cloud9:

Not much to do between now and Thursday - packing is all done:banana:. Just want to pick up araound the house .

LAST WEEKEND EVEYONE :dance3:

My DH loves to play cribbage. He would probably enjoy that he gets bored sitting by the pool.

[QRS]

I play. I am bringing a board and hope to teach my wife how to play during the week.

Suitcase is officially out of the closet now.:laughing: Gonna put the board in tonight!

[CKCruising]

Here is the lastest FE Map:

http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq214/CKCruising/FEMap090416.jpg

Linda, I haven't geocached, but it does sound interesting.

I already watched Bolt this morning to get in the mood. :happytv:

[lsutiggeratwk]

Another cribbage playing husband here! I'm pretty sure he would enjoy playing a game or two. I haven't played in many years. My dad taught me to play a long time ago.

This is my last Friday to work in April - :banana::banana::banana:

I have plenty things to keep me busy until next Friday - baseball this weekend; DH's birthday party tomorrow; getting things organized to begin a renovation of our house; finish fe gifts; etc etc I must be crazy :upsidedow

Have a great day everyone!

[aznaphrodite]

Here is the lastest FE Map:

http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq214/CKCruising/FEMap090416.jpg



Thanks for updating this!!

My girls are looking to "meet" other kids their age before sailing. Kelsey is 12 and Sarah is 8. If your kids are interested in talking to them before sailing, please feel free to pm me!!

The kids/teens have their own thread here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=24938149

[Queen2]

thanks for the update for the FE. You did an awesome job :cheer2:

[sandyrella1010]

[QUOTE=lsutigger2;31377877]adnil530: Sounds like a semi-plan. I'm sure we'll see each other around the ship and make better plans closer to that day - Wednesday. maybe we'll even convince some others to join us. I don't remember what time our island tour gets back to the ship.


Hi All

Well, I'm terrified of heights but sometimes I give in - so we may join you for the tram -- we'll talk on the ship :woohoo:

Tuesday I'm done with doctors and dentist so I'll start to really feel the pull of vacation time then :yay: I'm going to pack this weekend. It's going into the upper 70's tomorrow and sunny so it'll put me in the mood.
Let's all focus on beautiful weather the week of the cruise. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you. I'm terrible remembering names so it's nice to have faces to focus on - I'll get the names put together with the faces by the time we leave the ship:laughing:

One week from today we are at sea:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[sandyrella1010]

[QUOTE=dvc2themax;31380840]Sorry, I do not geocache :confused3:lmao::lmao::lmao: because I have no idea what it is..... What is it:laughing:

Anyone play cribbage and maybe want to play throughout the week while relaxing? Or is it too much work :lmao:for some because you have to think of the score :lmao:


I played cribbage a little about 35 years ago and can't remember how. DH and I have wanted to learn and can't make sense of the written directions so if we have a chance maybe someone can teach us or we can watch. I remember it was a fun game.

Sandy

[sunburnin]

Ahhhh.... like someone above said, this is my last Friday to work in April. That sounds nice!

One week from now I should be happily checked into our hotel and driving around Canaveral adn Cocoa Beach checking out the sites! And definitely watching the ships leaving!

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

[dotheyes]

Got the suitcases out today and will start packing tomorrow
Won't be long now. Everyone have a great weekend
Ole Ole Dot

[sandyrella1010]

One week from today we are at sea:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:[/QUOTE]

OKAY -- I am not crazy -- I wrote the above on another email. I was making appts for next Tuesday and in my mind I was already on Monday of next week - - SOOOO we won't be at sea - DUH....I didn't want you to think I was already starting on the Konk Coolers:woohoo::laughing:

I'll do a dance anyway:rolleyes1 :dance3:

Sandy

[sunburnin]

One week from today we are at sea:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

OKAY -- I am not crazy -- I wrote the above on another email. I was making appts for next Tuesday and in my mind I was already on Monday of next week - - SOOOO we won't be at sea - DUH....I didn't want you to think I was already starting on the Konk Coolers:woohoo::laughing:

I'll do a dance anyway:rolleyes1 :dance3:

Sandy

I was gonna ask, but then just assumed you'd be taking a row boat out on Friday and have us pick you up on Saturday. ;) We could hoist you out of the water like Jack Sparrow.


Side note (because I'm a nerd). I just went to see if I could book our cruise online with the same family parameters. There were Cat 5, 6, 8 and 9 available I think. I picked 5 and it was just about the same price I paid over a year ago and there were at least 7 rooms available near the forward elevators. Sounds like we'll have some elbow room on board!

[sandyrella1010]

[QUOTE=sunburnin;31389890]I was gonna ask, but then just assumed you'd be taking a row boat out on Friday and have us pick you up on Saturday. ;) We could hoist you out of the water like Jack Sparrow.



:rotfl::laughing::lmao: I'll be sure to wear Pirate Gear just in case I do forget and get there early - - Thanks for thinking of me:hug:

My quotes lately are not coming up in yellow - - any idea why?

Sandy

[LocustPoint]

Pulled my suitcases out yesterday. My DH started to laugh at me until I reminded him that I have to work at my part time job Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Get me through this weekend and my parents 50th anniversary party (their anniversary is actually on the 25th but I'll be otherwise occupied!) and everything else next week is gravy. One week from today we will be on the plane to Orlando! See you all next week.

[dvc2themax]

[QUOTE=dvc2themax;31380840]Sorry, I do not geocache :confused3:lmao::lmao::lmao: because I have no idea what it is..... What is it:laughing:

Anyone play cribbage and maybe want to play throughout the week while relaxing? Or is it too much work :lmao:for some because you have to think of the score :lmao:


I played cribbage a little about 35 years ago and can't remember how. DH and I have wanted to learn and can't make sense of the written directions so if we have a chance maybe someone can teach us or we can watch. I remember it was a fun game.

Sandy

It is really simple and I am not a tournament player that will not say anything. I just play friendly games were advise is free even if it gives points:rotfl2:

It is just somehting to do while doing nothing! We have a lot of sea time.
Of course, if there are other games that want to be played, that would be fun too. Games are good because I am bad at small talk :rotfl2:

[adnil530]

It is really simple and I am not a tournament player that will not say anything. I just play friendly games were advise is free even if it gives points:rotfl2:

It is just somehting to do while doing nothing! We have a lot of sea time.
Of course, if there are other games that want to be played, that would be fun too. Games are good because I am bad at small talk :rotfl2:

My daughter reintroduced cribbage into the house a few years ago. She has her own board in the shape of a bowling pin!:rotfl:

There were other games onboard last time we went. My youngest daughter and I played Jenga in the Promenade Lounge, a nice quiet setting until all those blocks came tumbling down...oh how she giggled.:love:

[adnil530]

I was gonna ask, but then just assumed you'd be taking a row boat out on Friday and have us pick you up on Saturday. ;) We could hoist you out of the water like Jack Sparrow.



:rotfl::laughing::lmao: I'll be sure to wear Pirate Gear just in case I do forget and get there early - - Thanks for thinking of me:hug:

My quotes lately are not coming up in yellow - - any idea why?

Sandy


Sandy, I think you may be typing between {quote} and {/quote} Try again and be sure not to type in the area between brackets and see if it works.

[sunburnin]

Ahhhhh... feels good to be able to say 1 WEEK!!!!

now where'd I put that suitcase?:rolleyes1

[TiszBear]

I am not sure if this was asked yet or not but how do I find out what the dining rotation will be? Also I am having a heck of a time trying to find out what the menu is at Palo's. Can anyone help me?!

[lsutigger2]

Question for those who know: DH's passport will expire in June/July??? of this year. Does that matter?? It is certainly after we return from the cruise. I gave DCL this info when asked when we booked the cruise. Should I call and check?

Off to his 50th birthday party. Then I can think full time about getting the odds and ends finished and packed for the cruise. :rotfl::rotfl::woohoo:

[aznaphrodite]

I am not sure if this was asked yet or not but how do I find out what the dining rotation will be? Also I am having a heck of a time trying to find out what the menu is at Palo's. Can anyone help me?!

We won't know until we check in at the port what our dining rotation will be. Here is the Palo menu:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29605367&postcount=2

Question for those who know: DH's passport will expire in June/July??? of this year. Does that matter?? It is certainly after we return from the cruise. I gave DCL this info when asked when we booked the cruise. Should I call and check?


If his passport doesn't expire until we get back, there shouldn't be a problem. :)

[dahirsh]

If his passport doesn't expire until we get back, there shouldn't be a problem. :)

I wouldn't be sure on that. I've known two people who weren't allowed to board flights out of the US because their passports were due to expire after their scheduled return date, but not long after. They may see cruises differently. You might want to look further into that.

[amy2girls]

I don't think I can close my suitcase- ??? over 50 lb!:sad2:

[Beamish]

We're all first time cruisers and a late addition to the 4/25 cruise. Our group consist of:

my husband Michael; me (Cathy); our children Jack (8), Lucy (6) and Ellie (4) from NY
my MIL Carol from Rochester Hills, MI
MIL's mother aka Great-Gram, Pauline from Curwensville, PA

I was just looking at the list of fellow cruisers and noticed that shane23's group of 12 comes from the same small town as Great-Gram. I guess it really is a small world afterall!

[adnil530]

We're all first time cruisers and a late addition to the 4/25 cruise. Our group consist of:

my husband Michael; me (Cathy); our children Jack (8), Lucy (6) and Ellie (4) from NY
my MIL Carol from Rochester Hills, MI
MIL's mother aka Great-Gram, Pauline from Curwensville, PA

I was just looking at the list of fellow cruisers and noticed that shane23's group of 12 comes from the same small town as Great-Gram. I guess it really is a small world afterall!

Welcome Aboard! :welcome:

This will be an absolutely fantastic cruise with a lot of fun people on it! You are going to have a funtastic time:goodvibes

We leave for FL in 5 days!
:scared1:I'm still not packed:scared1:
I guess I better get to it real soon here.....by Monday night...I vow to be ready by Monday night. :laughing:

Linda

[son3disfan]

LEAVING WEDNESDAY!!!!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woo hoo::woohoo:

Kids are PUMPED!:rockband:

[son3disfan]

Tortola ( Road town).... 29 on Tuesday!!:cool1:

St . Thomas ...............29 on Wednesday!

Still looking for Cataway Cay.. I think it's Gorda Cay?

Carribeen is beautifal all week so far. It does say possible moring shower, but I'll ignore that part!

[WVMD]

Tortola ( Road town).... 29 on Tuesday!!:cool1:

St . Thomas ...............29 on Wednesday!

Still looking for Cataway Cay.. I think it's Gorda Cay?

Carribeen is beautifal all week so far. It does say possible moring shower, but I'll ignore that part!
Castaway Cay - the closest is Green Turtle Cay Green Turtle Cay Weather (http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/78066.html)

I hope that you have a great time in Tortola - looking forward to hearing how it went! We're on the July 18th cruise. I'm also interested in the dining rotations and times - so I'll be checking back!

Virgil
pirate:

[sandyrella1010]

Sandy, I think you may be typing between {quote} and {/quote} Try again and be sure not to type in the area between brackets and see if it works.

okay this is my test -- hope I see yellow

YAY -- on the preview it did - - I don't know why I was doing it differently for a few -- thanks for the info.:hug:

[sandyrella1010]

We're all first time cruisers and a late addition to the 4/25 cruise. Our group consist of:

my husband Michael; me (Cathy); our children Jack (8), Lucy (6) and Ellie (4) from NY
my MIL Carol from Rochester Hills, MI
MIL's mother aka Great-Gram, Pauline from Curwensville, PA

I was just looking at the list of fellow cruisers and noticed that shane23's group of 12 comes from the same small town as Great-Gram. I guess it really is a small world afterall!

Welcome to the group!! :yay: If you would like a chance to meet everyone and get a group picture - we are meeting at 3 pm on Saturday, before we sail away, in the Promenade Lounge. Feel free to join us.

Sandy

[trings]

Here is the lastest FE Map:

http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq214/CKCruising/FEMap090416.jpg

Linda, I haven't geocached, but it does sound interesting.

I already watched Bolt this morning to get in the mood. :happytv:


Hi Everyone!

I am so excited!!!! We just got a call from Disney (my husband was afraid to answer because he thought they were going to tell him he couldn't go:confused3) Anyways!! We have been upgraded to a catagory 5! With a Veranda!!!!

Our new room number will be 7584!

[adnil530]

Hi Everyone!

I am so excited!!!! We just got a call from Disney (my husband was afraid to answer because he thought they were going to tell him he couldn't go:confused3) Anyways!! We have been upgraded to a catagory 5! With a Veranda!!!!

Our new room number will be 7584!

Wow, that's a great upgrade!:thumbsup2 Congrats!

Linda

[dotheyes]

Hi Everyone!

I am so excited!!!! We just got a call from Disney (my husband was afraid to answer because he thought they were going to tell him he couldn't go:confused3) Anyways!! We have been upgraded to a catagory 5! With a Veranda!!!!

Our new room number will be 7584!

I have changed my FE list with your great news. Hope some others get lucky too.

All our bags are packed and we are READY to go. Got an email from Residence Inn that they are expecting us. Woo Hoo
Ole Ole Dot and Harry

[lsjones]

Hi Everyone!

I am so excited!!!! We just got a call from Disney (my husband was afraid to answer because he thought they were going to tell him he couldn't go:confused3) Anyways!! We have been upgraded to a catagory 5! With a Veranda!!!!

Our new room number will be 7584!


Wow!! Congrats! We're not far 7594!!

[aznaphrodite]

Hi Everyone!

I am so excited!!!! We just got a call from Disney (my husband was afraid to answer because he thought they were going to tell him he couldn't go:confused3) Anyways!! We have been upgraded to a catagory 5! With a Veranda!!!!

Our new room number will be 7584!

Great news, trings! I've also updated my FE list!

We leave on Friday!! Packing has begun! :banana:

[lsutigger2]

Hey Dot: We got the same email :rotfl::rotfl: I hope the leave the light on!!

We are making our final "do-not-leave-home" without it list. Work will make the week go by faster and on Friday, we are out of here !!

[ametaldiva]

Good Morning Everyone! I hope everybody had a good weekend! I haven't looked forward to a Monday in ages - that is until this week!

4 more days after today! (Some people at work are telling me I should say 5 days to go but I say I go with the shorter number - it works much better for me! :rotfl:) My co-workers are already so annoyed with me - I told them just wait until Friday when I walk in wearing my Castaway Cay shirt, sandals, and the ship's horn playing from my iPhone! :lmao:

The packing is in full swing at my house and my new PassPorter should arrive today, so all I need to do is finish my door signs and get out our Passports!

How is everyone else coming along?

[amy2girls]

lAST NIGHT OF WORK FOR ME TONIGHT- AND EVEN BETTER ITS HOLIDAY PAY!!! THEN OFF UNTIL 5/5:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:


DH BRINGING HOME A SCALE TODAY- MIGHT HAVE TO SNEAK SOME MORE THINGS INTO HIS SUITCASE!!!:confused3

[Schiffy]

The Disney Vacation has started. Arrived at Vero Beach Villa yesterday. Has been windy but sunny. Calling for rain today. Wen thur Fri to be sunny arond 80.

Following the weather for next week and there is a 30 to 40% rain in the VI's. Those of you who have the power of positive thinking start thinking of sun and dry!

[mrsnesbit]

We will be onboard for this cruise! There are 4 of us including my DH, DS 13 and DD 9. Looking forward to relaxing. Can anyone update me on the internet situation onboard. Should I bring my laptop? and do you know what they are charging these days for internet access. We haven't been onboard since Christmas 2006. Thanks!

[Roveer]

We will be onboard for this cruise! There are 4 of us including my DH, DS 13 and DD 9. Looking forward to relaxing. Can anyone update me on the internet situation onboard. Should I bring my laptop? and do you know what they are charging these days for internet access. We haven't been onboard since Christmas 2006. Thanks!

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2151721

Gives good information including some rate information.

[TiszBear]

Hope all are having a great Monday. This Monday is not going they way I want it!! Both of my bosses are going to be out of the office Wednesday thru Friday and I am gone Friday so can we say "let's pile on the work!!" Plus a coworker is out today and tomorrow so guess who is her back up?! Yep me.

Ok I am breathing and saying "I leaving Friday morning for a magical vacation!" :woohoo: Ok I feel better now.

I am packed and ready to go, and the best part is NO ONE at work can get in touch with me for a solid week.!!!:dance3::dance3:

[sunburnin]

Welcome to the new folks on here! We'll have a blast on the cruise!

It's so nice to say "I'm going on vacation THIS week!"

My Monday is turning out rather nice... my work computer is having issues and I can't use Outlook or any MS Office applications. Now normally that's pretty catastrophic since I literally can't do any work. But.... because I'm going on vacation THIS week.... it doesn't seem to phase me too much.
:surfweb:

hehehe.... tech support is on it.... feel free to take all week please. :rotfl2:

[dvc2themax]

Less than 48 hours until work is done and then I can count down to when we get on the plane Thursday morning:cool1:

My boss stopped giving me a workload so I can take care of what I got now!

No one is my back up, but had to divy up some work that would not be able to wait, 2 areas of my work out of 20! :rotfl2:

Printed out the pics, the cabin list, the FE list, the FE cabin list/pictures of the ship.

So for the group:
Meet at the port
Meet while having lunch
Meet at the promende (spelling wrong) at 3 pm
Muster Drill at 4
Sail Away at 5 and leave all "normality" at the dock and into magic/never never land (Peter Pan had it right!)

:thumbsup2

[dotheyes]

iS IT me or does it seem like we are all getting a bit giddy (he he)
Ole Ole Dot and Harry

[sandyrella1010]

iS IT me or does it seem like we are all getting a bit giddy (he he)
Ole Ole Dot and Harry

No, it's not you Dot - - - I am giggling as I read the entries. There is a definite giddiness. I'm even that way even tho I still have to pack and put together my FE's. I am the one that is ready weeks ahead usually, but it hasn't worked out. I'm of the mindset that it will get done even if I wear the same outfit for 2 weeks (since we have a WDW week after the cruise)....so I can't complain. Yes - - please put out all the positive energy for sunshine in the VI's. It's rained so much in Phila that all I care about is sunshine.

I'm gonna dance off of here and get out a suitcase:dance3::woohoo::dance3::woohoo::dance3:

[sdlong329]

Count us in on the giddy-ness, and activities!

Steven & Donna
suburban Philadelphia
#2068

[TiszBear]

Some of my co-workers are tired of hearing my talk about my cruise. But come folks don't you just want to dance and say" i'm going on a Disney Cruise." :dance3::woohoo::yay:party:

[BubblesNH]

Almost all set. We leave tomm at 5pm after work, when I leave here at 8:15 to will all be up to DH to get it in the car. Hopefully he will remember to pick up the kids and me too!:rotfl: I'm getting to the point if we don't have it, we don't need it. See you soon!

[adnil530]

The Disney Vacation has started. Arrived at Vero Beach Villa yesterday.

Less than 48 hours until work is done and then I can count down to when we get on the plane Thursday morning:cool1:


Almost all set. We leave tomm at 5pm after work, when I leave here at 8:15 to will all be up to DH to get it in the car. Hopefully he will remember to pick up the kids and me too!:rotfl:

Wishing I were there or at least closer than I am. We are still leaving on Friday no matter how much pleading and begging I am doing:rotfl:

I keep thinking: 1 week from today I will be.......:beach::cloud9: The FE's gifts are packed...took up one suitcase! Thankfully Southwest allows 2 checked bags per person:thumbsup2 Formal wear & Pirate gear pirate: are packed. Completed the check-in paperwork.

Still working on the rest of the packing:scared: I work best under pressure:lmao:

I'll join in the dance :dance3: We leave in 3 1/2 days :dance3:

Linda

[adnil530]

Count us in on the giddy-ness, and activities!

Steven & Donna
suburban Philadelphia
#2068

Welcome :welcome:

We will all be meeting on the Promenade Deck at 3:00 p.m. for a group picture. We'll meet you then~

Linda

[son3disfan]

Last night for computer...:wave2:

Tomorrow is pack up... get pedi... mani...waxing a:headache:( sorry guys!) and every other thing that needs to be done!!

Just want to wish everyone safe travels to Florida!!
Have a great week.

And it will NOT rain!

[sandyrella1010]

Count us in on the giddy-ness, and activities!

Steven & Donna
suburban Philadelphia
#2068

Welcome! What part of suburban Philly are you from ?- - we might be close by. Anyone else - - those from DE too - -flying out from Philly on Friday?

Sandy

[lsutigger2]

Right now I'm too tired to be giddy :goodvibes

I got our FE's finished this evening with a little help from DH :love::love:

I have all the extra items (FE's; shoe bag; door magnets for door; etc etc) in a box. Does that count for packing??? :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

I promise to be giddy when we leave BR on Friday morning heading to New Orleans to catch our flight, right after we drop "the boys" :dog::dog2:at the spa. That part always makes me sad.

Then it will be :banana::jumping1:party::jumping3::Pinkbounc:bounc e::tigger::donald::dogdance::dogdance::yay: !!

[sandyrella1010]

Right now I'm too tired to be giddy :goodvibes

I got our FE's finished this evening with a little help from DH :love::love:

I have all the extra items (FE's; shoe bag; door magnets for door; etc etc) in a box. Does that count for packing??? :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

I promise to be giddy when we leave BR on Friday morning heading to New Orleans to catch our flight, right after we drop "the boys" :dog::dog2:at the spa. That part always makes me sad.

Then it will be :banana::jumping1:party::jumping3::Pinkbounc:bounc e::tigger::donald::dogdance::dogdance::yay: !!

Don't worry Janie - I'm kind of in your predicament but I haven't done my FE's yet - -I'll get DD to help me on THursday since she has the day off :wizard:

My kitties don't get boarded but I leave them here to take care of the house - I expect them to clean and have a meal waiting for me when I get home :rotfl:. Well, I have 3 people lined up to feed them but it IS hard to leave them - they already recognize the suitcases and have that depressed look on their faces.

I'll dance again on the computer but the real dancing doesn't begin til we get to Florida:cloud9:

[mrsnesbit]

Thanks!! That really helps!

[QRS]

three more to go

[QRS]

two more to go

[QRS]

one more to go

[QRS]

done. sorry for the intrusion all.

[CKCruising]

Hi Everyone!

I am so excited!!!! We just got a call from Disney (my husband was afraid to answer because he thought they were going to tell him he couldn't go:confused3) Anyways!! We have been upgraded to a catagory 5! With a Veranda!!!!

Our new room number will be 7584!

Updated FE Map...

http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq214/CKCruising/FEMap090421.jpg

[lsutiggeratwk]

Chris, I'm having trouble printing the map on one sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 paper. Any suggestions?? The first one you did printed great, now it is giving me trouble.

Thanks -

[CKCruising]

Chris, I'm having trouble printing the map on one sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 paper. Any suggestions?? The first one you did printed great, now it is giving me trouble.

Thanks -

I'm sure I changed something, but the easiest might be to change the print setup on your side. What program are you trying to print from?

[lsutiggeratwk]

Chris, thanks for the inspiration! I actually copied the image and put it in a Publisher doc and it printed just fine. And I put it on legal paper so the image is a little larger - better for old eyes :cool1::cool1:

Have a great day! Not too many more. I just have to finish my budgets for work for next year before I leave :scared1:

[aznaphrodite]

My kitties don't get boarded but I leave them here to take care of the house - I expect them to clean and have a meal waiting for me when I get home :rotfl:. Well, I have 3 people lined up to feed them but it IS hard to leave them - they already recognize the suitcases and have that depressed look on their faces.


My rats and hamsters stay home too and I have a pet sitter coming every day to feed them. They usually don't need someone to look after them every day but 2 of my boy ratties need medication. It's hard to leave them. :(

Updated FE Map...

http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq214/CKCruising/FEMap090421.jpg

Thanks for updating this!!! :worship:

[CKCruising]

My rats and hamsters stay home too and I have a pet sitter coming every day to feed them. They usually don't need someone to look after them every day but 2 of my boy ratties need medication. It's hard to leave them. :(



Thanks for updating this!!! :worship:

No problem.

How is giving rats medication? I would guess it's worse than cats and that's pretty painful.

[aznaphrodite]

How is giving rats medication? I would guess it's worse than cats and that's pretty painful.

It's not too bad! We mix it with baby food and baby cereal and they lap it up usually!

[sandyrella1010]

It's not too bad! We mix it with baby food and baby cereal and they lap it up usually!

Rebecca - that sounds soooo cute :)

Well, I guess everyone is winding up with preparation. I did some magnet stuff for our door last night but I'm not an artistic person but I'll be brave and put them up:thumbsup2

I guess some people have already headed south and others will be doing so in the next few days. I don't want to miss anyone so I'll wish everyone well - safe trips - and soon we will be sailing away from all problems and soaking up sun -- did you hear me??? SUN!!!!!! Focus :goodvibes

I'll be checking the boards the next two days but I'll see you all on Saturday at 3 or maybe even before (I'm going to print out the pictures and see if I can recognize you before you recognize me)

Have fun guys -- don't get stressed with the packing. Thanks for being such a nice group on this thread. :grouphug:

Sandy

[QRS]

Should we bring our own beach towels?

[dvc2themax]

I am going to say "SEE Y'ALL REAL SOON" as we have a busy day today before we get up a 3 am and depart at 6:15 am tomorrow morning.

Yes, you can bring your own beach towels, but if you use the large bathroom towels, you do not have to worry about them (on Castaway Cay) if you forget to pick them up.

As for the other excursions, I really don't know:confused3 and we are doing water things:lmao:

Until we meet in person.....:hug::grouphug::cloud9:

[Gatorvet]

Could someone that has the FE list in an excel or Word file email it to me? I am having trouble getting it by going back through the boards. My email is gatorvet @ flash.net (remove spaces).

Thanks,
Laurie
:laundy::laundy:

[nascar8820]

Could someone that has the FE list in an excel or Word file email it to me? I am having trouble getting it by going back through the boards. My email is gatorvet @ flash.net (remove spaces).

Thanks,
Laurie
:laundy::laundy:

Laurie,

I just sent you the FE list.

Lisa

[amy2girls]

We are leaving tonight...... I got the "we can't sleep mom we are to excited" at 6am this morning- I couldn't be mad, I was wide awake toooooooo:thumbsup2

See you all on the boat!!!!!:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:: banana:

[CKCruising]

Laurie,

I just sent you the FE list.

Lisa

Lisa...How did the wedding go?

Hopefully everything went well and you are ready to celebrate. party:

Chris

[lsutiggeratwk]

To those who are leaving today or tomorrow - have safe, uneventful travels!

We won't be too far behind you. I work today and tomorrow and then we are out of here :woohoo::woohoo:

DH and I did decide what clothes and how much we are going to take last night. I don't like to put them in the suitcase too soon. I might change my mind :rotfl::rotfl: And I already have :rotfl2:

See all on the ship real soon.

[adnil530]

Should we bring our own beach towels?

You can bring your own, but Disney will let you take a few of their towels. They are not "beach" towels per se, they are plain white absorbant bath towels. Or you can see it as a souvenior opportunity and buy one on the ship or at port!

Linda

[aznaphrodite]

Should we bring our own beach towels?

As adnil530 said, you can use Disney's pool towels. Just pick them up at the pool before you leave for your excursion and make sure you bring them back!

To everyone who is leaving, have safe travels and we'll see you on Saturday!

We are not leaving until Friday afternoon so I'll be hanging around the boards until then. :rolleyes1

[CKCruising]

As adnil530 said, you can use Disney's pool towels. Just pick them up at the pool before you leave for your excursion and make sure you bring them back!

To everyone who is leaving, have safe travels and we'll see you on Saturday!

We are not leaving until Friday afternoon so I'll be hanging around the boards until then. :rolleyes1
We're not leaving until Saturday morning...I guess I'll be turning the lights off.

[ametaldiva]

We're not leaving until Saturday morning...I guess I'll be turning the lights off.

Hang in there! We aren't leaving until Saturday morning either - we are an hour away from the port. We will probably leave around 9:15! :dance3:

[ametaldiva]

As adnil530 said, you can use Disney's pool towels. Just pick them up at the pool before you leave for your excursion and make sure you bring them back!

To everyone who is leaving, have safe travels and we'll see you on Saturday!

We are not leaving until Friday afternoon so I'll be hanging around the boards until then. :rolleyes1


Hey Rebecca,

Did you get my PM? I'm not sure if the message went through... I had a question about the DCL travel pack...

[TiszBear]

Has anyone checked to see what the weather is supposed to be as we are cruising? Cna someone tell me where I can find that information.

Thanks

[nascar8820]

Lisa...How did the wedding go?

Hopefully everything went well and you are ready to celebrate. party:

Chris


Chris,

Thanks for asking. Everything went great. It was a wonderful day. It was sunny and 70. Now we are ready to cruise!

We leave Friday afternoon.:cool1::cool1::cool1:

Lisa

[ametaldiva]

Has anyone checked to see what the weather is supposed to be as we are cruising? Cna someone tell me where I can find that information.

Thanks

This is what I have found:

Tortola:

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/tenday/VIXX0001?par=OAP&site=EVNTH&code=null&cm_ven=WOWs_voap&cm_cat=Events&cm_ite=link&cm_pla=10-day

St. Thomas:

http://www.wunderground.com/US/VI/Saint_Thomas.html

Looks like as of right now we have a 40% chance of rain on both stops in the Caribbean... Everybody think SUNSHINE! :sunny:

I think this link is for the closest place for weather at Castaway Cay (however we are too far out for the forecast for next Friday - unless someone knows where a 10-Day forecast is...):

http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/78066.html

[CKCruising]

Has anyone checked to see what the weather is supposed to be as we are cruising? Cna someone tell me where I can find that information.

Thanks
From MSN weather

Tuesday, Tortola
Isolated Thunderstorms Hi: 80° Lo: 75° 95%

Wednesday, St. Thomas:
T-storms Hi: 81° Lo: 75° 90%

[sandyrella1010]

We're not leaving until Saturday morning...I guess I'll be turning the lights off.


You can be the one to say "Goodnight John Boy" ---Oh dear am I dating myself?:flower3:


Question - - Does anyone know if the ship still has a package where you can buy a bunch of bottles of water?

Sandy

[aznaphrodite]

Question - - Does anyone know if the ship still has a package where you can buy a bunch of bottles of water?

Sandy

Yes, they should. We are planning to buy it as well. :thumbsup2

Sunshine dance!! :dance3: I really hope it doesn't rain!!

[Had2disneycruz]

You can be the one to say "Goodnight John Boy" ---Oh dear am I dating myself?:flower3:


Question - - Does anyone know if the ship still has a package where you can buy a bunch of bottles of water?

Sandy

Hi - we just got back from the Magic on Sat. 4/18. Once we boarded the ship, the CM's were pushing water packages....$25 for 24 Evian bottles of water. That was a special for just that day. The package is usually $35 for 20 bottles of water. We decided to go for it!

Everyone enjoy your trip! It went waaayyy too fast! I am jealous!!!!

[Gatorvet]

Laurie,

I just sent you the FE list.

Lisa

Might have helped if I wrote my email correctly. :rolleyes:
My husband was standing over me saying we needed to go.
Ther correct email is gatorvet92 @ flash.net (no spaces)

Thanks again,
Laurie

[Macmonster]

Actually...we got here on Monday but I am finally getting to posting and uploading pictures.

http://www.macmonster.org/Home/DVC_Home/Pages/30th_Anniversary_Adventure.html

We have had excellent weather...today was a pool day and I think I walked a total of about 100 feet. Yesterday was a AK & Epcot.

We have become huge fans of Jiko at AK. This was our second visit and it was even better. If you go try the Swordfish...AWESOME!!!

Tonight was pizza and wine on the back porch.

See everyone soon!

[Macmonster]

Oh...almost forgot.

For those who have not left yet...MAKE A LIST!!!

We got down on Friday to visit family and realized how much stuff we forgot...left hanging in the closet...in the laundry...on the kitchen table.

Kohl's has made a fortune off of us this week.

[dotheyes]

Beautiful day here in Florida; it is suppose to be 89 each day this weekend with a few puffy clouds ( you know the kind you can see animals or fish fun to look to see what you can spot in the clouds.)

Hope everybody has safe travels and see you real soon
tomorrow is DH (Harry's )birthday so we are going to a Japanese Steak house to celebrate then the next morning will drive over to the port.
Ole Ole Ole Ole Everybody , singin Hot Hot Hot
Dot & Harry

[sandyrella1010]

Beautiful day here in Florida; it is suppose to be 89 each day this weekend with a few puffy clouds ( you know the kind you can see animals or fish fun to look to see what you can spot in the clouds.)

Hope everybody has safe travels and see you real soon
tomorrow is DH (Harry's )birthday so we are going to a Japanese Steak house to celebrate then the next morning will drive over to the port.
Ole Ole Ole Ole Everybody , singin Hot Hot Hot
Dot & Harry


Happy Birthday Harry!!!:woohoo::banana::banana::cheer2::flower3:: yay::yay:
We will be the birthday table at dinner :) (3 of us)
Have a fun day - see you Saturday.
Sandy

[Macmonster]

Happy Birthday Harry!!!

I missed my free day at WDW by one day this past Sunday. Darn!!!

[adnil530]

Just checked in and got our boarding passes. We'll be in the air in 24 hrs! :thumbsup2 and I'm still trying to pack:sad2: I'll download a packing list and go through it so we don't have to go to Kohls. We are all so excited. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone on Saturday...I hope I can remember names.:confused:

I'll try not to cry this time when they announce us onto the ship.:rotfl:

I'm hoping for bright sunny skies :worship: but either way, we all are going to have a funtastic time.

Everyone have a safe trip to port and see you at 3:00 on Saturday!

Linda:hyper:

[nascar8820]

Might have helped if I wrote my email correctly. :rolleyes:
My husband was standing over me saying we needed to go.
Ther correct email is gatorvet92 @ flash.net (no spaces)

Thanks again,
Laurie

Laurie,

Take two! I just sent you the list again.

Lisa

[lsutiggeratwk]

Hey Harry - Happy Birthday! We can celebrate all next week :cool1::cool1:

Sandy, we will be the birthday tabel. It was my birthday on Sunday, the 19th!!

I've got to pack up all the stuff this evening :scared1:, but then

We'll be off in about 24 hours from now!!

[JEA2009]

We are leaving in one hour! AHHH --- there is still some packing to do and FEs and snacks to buy and a 3 year old to pick up from school and refinance docs to drop at UPS, and my husband has two conference calls....and with that I can't wait to meet you all real soon!

SAFE TRAVELS EVERYONE!!!

Jen

[sandyrella1010]

Hey Harry - Happy Birthday! We can celebrate all next week :cool1::cool1:

Sandy, we will be the birthday tabel. It was my birthday on Sunday, the 19th!!

I've got to pack up all the stuff this evening :scared1:, but then

We'll be off in about 24 hours from now!!

Wow -- a lot of birthdays :) We should ask for one giant cake :).
I am just starting to pack now -- never been this late before so I also am :scared1: freaked. We leave for the airport at 9:30 tomorrow. Gary and I said this morning we figure it will be Sunday when we finally feel relaxed and it hits us that vacations has begun. Happy travelling to all!

Oh - Dot -- I couldn't believe it when you mentioned the clouds. When I fly into Orlando I always see Disney characters in the clouds and feel they are there to greet me and I get so excited. Now I know I am right :)

Thanks to those who gave me the water bottle info.

Back to packing -- way too much to bring as usual. If anyone out there knows - do you know of a drug store or walmart or something that is near the port? I can't sleep without a fan so we usually buy a little one when we get there and I want to get a few things that I don't want to pack.
Thanks.

Sandy

[lsutigger2]

We'll we have most of the stuff in the suitcases - three of them :scared1:.
I said, "I think I have too much stuff", but oh well ......

We leave our house about 9:00 in the morning.

Sandy, there are all sorts of stores and things up and down the main highway around the port. I know we made a stop at a drug store last trip, 5 years ago. I plan to do the same this trip. Can't be without my Dr. Pepper for a whole week :eek: :eek:, so we'll make a stop to pick up some.

See everyone on Saturday!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Disneynut64]

Should we bring our own beach towels?

no

[Disneynut64]

Can someone please post an updated fE list or send it to me. Thanks cindy. Trying to find it in the post and can't thanks again:thumbsup2

[CKCruising]

Can someone please post an updated fE list or send it to me. Thanks cindy. Trying to find it in the post and can't thanks again:thumbsup2

This is the easiest for me to paste. If you want the spreadsheet, then PM me your E-Mail

* adnil530 (Placerville, CA) - Mike, Linda, Michelle (12), Laura (8) [7024]
* aznaphorodite (Frisco, Tx) - Rebecca, Chris [6094]
* BubblesNH (Windham, NH) - Michelle, Jeff, Amanda (10), Connor (5) [2536]
* calcruisers (Walnut Creek, CA) - Sharon, Paul, Alyssa (5), Michaela (5) [8560]
* CKCruising (Toronto, Canada) - Chris, Christine, Bev, Janet, Connor (4) [6552/6554]
* Disneynut64 – Cindy, Greg [5134]
* dottheyes (FL) - Dot, Harry [7131]
* dvc2themax (Wilton, NH) - Paula, Kip, Casey (15) [2070]
* Gatorvet (Burleson, TX) - Laurie, Tim, Haley (8), Jordan (8), Caleb (5), Noah (5) [2102/2104]
* Ginia - Ginia, Jack, Belle (6), John Robert (4) [8602]
* hoosiercruiser (Indiana) - Nicole, David, Amelia (4) [2539]
* JEA2009 - Eric, Jen, Ashley (3) [1075]
* LocustPoint (Baltimore, MD) - Mary, Tom [7568]
* lsutigger2 (Baton Rouge, LA) - Janie, Tom [8040]
* nascar8820 (Columbus, OH) - Lisa, Terry [2590]
* Queen2 (New castle, Delaware) - Sharon, Gloria [6130]
* QRS (Iwaki, Japan) - Richard , Sanae, Qiana [6134]
* sandyrella1010 (Near Philadelphia,PA) - Sandy, Gary [7020]
* tracy10073 – Tracy, Megan, Julia (10), Christopher (9) [6046]
* trings (Chicago, IL) - Diane, John, Josh (14), Justin (11) [7584]
* wrabitdad (Cape Code, MA) - Bob, Dale [6582]

[Disneynut64]

This is the easiest for me to paste. If you want the spreadsheet, then PM me your E-Mail

* adnil530 (Placerville, CA) - Mike, Linda, Michelle (12), Laura (8) [7024]
* aznaphorodite (Frisco, Tx) - Rebecca, Chris [6094]
* BubblesNH (Windham, NH) - Michelle, Jeff, Amanda (10), Connor (5) [2536]
* calcruisers (Walnut Creek, CA) - Sharon, Paul, Alyssa (5), Michaela (5) [8560]
* CKCruising (Toronto, Canada) - Chris, Christine, Bev, Janet, Connor (4) [6552/6554]
* Disneynut64 – Cindy, Greg [5134]
* dottheyes (FL) - Dot, Harry [7131]
* dvc2themax (Wilton, NH) - Paula, Kip, Casey (15) [2070]
* Gatorvet (Burleson, TX) - Laurie, Tim, Haley (8), Jordan (8), Caleb (5), Noah (5) [2102/2104]
* Ginia - Ginia, Jack, Belle (6), John Robert (4) [8602]
* hoosiercruiser (Indiana) - Nicole, David, Amelia (4) [2539]
* JEA2009 - Eric, Jen, Ashley (3) [1075]
* LocustPoint (Baltimore, MD) - Mary, Tom [7568]
* lsutigger2 (Baton Rouge, LA) - Janie, Tom [8040]
* nascar8820 (Columbus, OH) - Lisa, Terry [2590]
* Queen2 (New castle, Delaware) - Sharon, Gloria [6130]
* QRS (Iwaki, Japan) - Richard , Sanae, Qiana [6134]
* sandyrella1010 (Near Philadelphia,PA) - Sandy, Gary [7020]
* tracy10073 – Tracy, Megan, Julia (10), Christopher (9) [6046]
* trings (Chicago, IL) - Diane, John, Josh (14), Justin (11) [7584]
* wrabitdad (Cape Code, MA) - Bob, Dale [6582]

This is Great. Thanks a bunch:thumbsup2

[hoosiercruiser]

We leave this afternoon :banana:. Just wanted to wish everyone safe travels and we'll see you tomorrow.

[Schiffy]

It is beautiful in Florida right now at Vero, 89 in Orlando today. They are forecasting great weather for the weekend so I think we will have nice days to the Caribbean. We are going to have to get lucky after that.

[lsutigger2]

:woohoo::woohoo:We are out of here !! See everyone on Saturday :woohoo:

[aznaphrodite]

We're also leaving this afternoon! See you all TOMORROW at 3 pm in the Promenade Lounge!!

[Ginia]

We are leaving in the morning!!! Can't wait until then!!!


Ginia

[dotheyes]

WooHoo we are here at the port. Went over to the park on Banana River and saw the Monarch of the Seas leave. Awesome site to see those big cruise ships glide thru the waters. Lots of people on board waving and whooping it up.
We are signed up for the shuttle from the hotel to the port tomorrow morning. Hope we can sleep tonight.
See you all at 3:00 tomorrow afternoon at the meeting.
Ole Ole Ole Ole Everybody singing Hot Hot Hot
Ole Ole Harry and Dot

[jbm02]

Have a great trip everyone!!
We're anxiously awaiting your trip reports!!! :banana:
(...on the 8/15 Tortola cruise...)

[ColeV]

Hello everyone! I'm a bit of a late-comer (don't know why I didn't think to look this post up sooner). Just wanted to wish everyone safe travel and see you all on board tomorrow!

[ibouncetoo]

Have a great trip everyone!!
We're anxiously awaiting your trip reports!!! :banana:
(...on the 8/15 Tortola cruise...)


DITTO! :banana:

(...on the 9/12 Tortola cruise)

[JOANNEL]

yes, we are on the next one 5/23!!

[BubblesNH]

See you on board.

[dahirsh]

I know you are all gone now, but I just wanted to say have a blast on the trip I used to refer to as the "cruise I may or may not be taking"

[dotheyes]

Hope everyone arrives home safely. I know some are going to Disney first (Hope they have great time)
We really enjoyed meeting so many of you. Felt like we have known you for long time.
The shows were the best we have every seen. We went to everyone but one. They were fabulous. Our table mates were special.
We enjoyed every minute of the cruise, but I think the FEs were loads of fun. We walked 2 miles delivering ours (got lost once). But it was well worth it. When we cruise again I hope we have a great group like this one. I was amazed at how many gifts we got. It was like Christmas, everytime we came to our cabin we were looking in our FE and most of the times there was a nice surprise. I wish I could have seen some of the youngsters looking in their pockets. Please let us know how you and the youngsters reacted.
Ole Ole Hope to see you on another cruise real sooon.
Ole Ole Dot and Harry
PS. thanks for the use of the cell phone. The shuttle came 15 mins after the call.

[JEA2009]

We had a blast chatting with you!

Thank you all for the fabulously FUN FE gifts. Ashley had so much fun checking her FE for presents each and every time we went to our room. Every time she would get something out she would say "thank you nice people" :) She had a blast with it - and loved delivering the presents just as much as receiving them!

A special thank you to the light up crown giver :) It was a BIG hit in our cabin :dance3:

Thank you to everyone who participated - you made our magical cruise all the more MAGICAL!

Until next time :grouphug:

[amy2girls]

WOW, what at trip!! :so much fun!!!!

[CKCruising]

Connor (and Everyone) loved to check the FE. Even when there was nothing new (rarely), he would bring something back out and put it in and say we got mail.

Thanks to everyone who participated. It was nice to meet everyone.

Rebecca, you make an excellent (sexy) pirate :thumbsup2...unless there was another asian couple dressed as pirates on 6.

Bob and Dale, Thanks for introducing us to Gordy (next time I have some FE ideas for him...I hope he got something too) and for talking us into booking our next cruise onboard. We are on the Nov. 27th, 2010 Western. I would have liked the Transatlantic to Dover, but 14 days was just too long.

Tracy, I hope everyone, especially Christopher had a magical cruise. I didn't realize that you were from Canada until your FE gift and then seeing you on the flight home.

It was wierd having just toast for breakfast this morning...the start of my diet I guess.

Back to laundry and scanning some of my 23 pictures I bought. If nobody has done the Navigators by the end of the week, I should have some time to scan them in too.

Chris.

[TiszBear]

For those of you who I met, it was great meeting you and talking to you. Sorry if I didn't meet everyone. Got home safe yeaturday about 5pm, I was able to change out flights for earlier ones. And it worked out, just won't be flying a certain airline again.

The trip was fantastic, did not want to come home. I am now planning another cruise. But back to reality!!!

[JOANNEL]

Glad every one is home safely, I am on the next trip to Tortola, we are all anxiously awaiting your trip reports!!

[adnil530]

Wow, what a quick trip. We had a fantastic time. Didn't get a chance to meet and talk to everyone as I had hoped. Enjoyed our dining mates Leslie, Mary, Kelsey & Sarah and was able to meet up and enjoy a wonderful meal with Paula & Kip.

The FE gifts were fantastic. The girls, Mike & I were always surprised when we went back and found our gifts! A lot of work went into the Scrapbook Keepsake, I really appreciate someone putting that together for us:lovestruc We even startled a few gift givers:rolleyes1: Janie! The door magnets: I really enjoyed looking at the door magnets. Congrats again Lisa & Terry on your Marriage!

We met Dot & Harry, QRS & dvc2themax at port before we boarded and so many others in passing. lsutigger2, Hoosiercruiser, Nascar8820, Calcruisers...enjoyed our small talk in the corridors and I apologize if I forgot anyone, I enjoyed talking with everyone.

Thanks so much for all the advice prior to the trip. We had a funtastic time and made a few friends :love: and would be happy to cruise with any of you again.:grouphug:

Linda, Mike, Michelle & Laura

[BubblesNH]

Hi Everyone, We got home last night at 1am:scared: Bags are unpacked and laundry is piled to the ceiling.
The FE were a big hit with all of us. Loved the Pirate sticky notes, the Mouse pad and Scrapbook/photo albums. Thank You to everyone.
My DD found some great friends and DS also met up with some boys by the end of the cruise. We were happy we were able to cruise at all.
DCL far exceeded my expectations. I hope to go again sometime.

[jlawall]

When you have time, please share your highlights from the trip.......I need your help.......what was your favorite FE? You can PM me if you want, I'm trying to get inspired for our upcoming Tortola cruise in July....any ideas would be appreciated!!:goodvibes

Hope everyone arrives home safely. I know some are going to Disney first (Hope they have great time)
We really enjoyed meeting so many of you. Felt like we have known you for long time.
The shows were the best we have every seen. We went to everyone but one. They were fabulous. Our table mates were special.
We enjoyed every minute of the cruise, but I think the FEs were loads of fun. We walked 2 miles delivering ours (got lost once). But it was well worth it. When we cruise again I hope we have a great group like this one. I was amazed at how many gifts we got. It was like Christmas, everytime we came to our cabin we were looking in our FE and most of the times there was a nice surprise. I wish I could have seen some of the youngsters looking in their pockets. Please let us know how you and the youngsters reacted.
Ole Ole Hope to see you on another cruise real sooon.
Ole Ole Dot and Harry
PS. thanks for the use of the cell phone. The shuttle came 15 mins after the call.

We had a blast chatting with you!

Thank you all for the fabulously FUN FE gifts. Ashley had so much fun checking her FE for presents each and every time we went to our room. Every time she would get something out she would say "thank you nice people" :) She had a blast with it - and loved delivering the presents just as much as receiving them!

A special thank you to the light up crown giver :) It was a BIG hit in our cabin :dance3:

Thank you to everyone who participated - you made our magical cruise all the more MAGICAL!

Until next time :grouphug:

Connor (and Everyone) loved to check the FE. Even when there was nothing new (rarely), he would bring something back out and put it in and say we got mail.

Thanks to everyone who participated. It was nice to meet everyone.

Rebecca, you make an excellent (sexy) pirate :thumbsup2...unless there was another asian couple dressed as pirates on 6.

Bob and Dale, Thanks for introducing us to Gordy (next time I have some FE ideas for him...I hope he got something too) and for talking us into booking our next cruise onboard. We are on the Nov. 27th, 2010 Western. I would have liked the Transatlantic to Dover, but 14 days was just too long.

Tracy, I hope everyone, especially Christopher had a magical cruise. I didn't realize that you were from Canada until your FE gift and then seeing you on the flight home.

It was wierd having just toast for breakfast this morning...the start of my diet I guess.

Back to laundry and scanning some of my 23 pictures I bought. If nobody has done the Navigators by the end of the week, I should have some time to scan them in too.

Chris.

Wow, what a quick trip. We had a fantastic time. Didn't get a chance to meet and talk to everyone as I had hoped. Enjoyed our dining mates Leslie, Mary, Kelsey & Sarah and was able to meet up and enjoy a wonderful meal with Paula & Kip.

The FE gifts were fantastic. The girls, Mike & I were always surprised when we went back and found our gifts! A lot of work went into the Scrapbook Keepsake, I really appreciate someone putting that together for us:lovestruc We even startled a few gift givers:rolleyes1: Janie! The door magnets: I really enjoyed looking at the door magnets. Congrats again Lisa & Terry on your Marriage!

We met Dot & Harry, QRS & dvc2themax at port before we boarded and so many others in passing. lsutigger2, Hoosiercruiser, Nascar8820, Calcruisers...enjoyed our small talk in the corridors and I apologize if I forgot anyone, I enjoyed talking with everyone.

Thanks so much for all the advice prior to the trip. We had a funtastic time and made a few friends :love: and would be happy to cruise with any of you again.:grouphug:

Linda, Mike, Michelle & Laura

Hi Everyone, We got home last night at 1am:scared: Bags are unpacked and laundry is piled to the ceiling.
The FE were a big hit with all of us. Loved the Pirate sticky notes, the Mouse pad and Scrapbook/photo albums. Thank You to everyone.
My DD found some great friends and DS also met up with some boys by the end of the cruise. We were happy we were able to cruise at all.
DCL far exceeded my expectations. I hope to go again sometime.

[aznaphrodite]

The cruise was soooo awesome! I didn't want to leave!! We're still unpacking slowly. We bought so much stuff!! The FE gifts were fantastic as well! I'll be working on my reports and photos soon! But I want to get back on the Magic right now!!

Everyone - It was great meeting everyone on the first day and seeing you throughout the cruise!!

sandyrella - Thanks again for organizing the wristbands! We loved wearing them and seeing them all over the ship!

dvc2themax - It was such a great experience dining with your family!! You guys are such wonderful people!

ametaldiva - It was awesome seeing you and Danny everywhere!! You both were a great part of our vacation!!

CKCruising - LOL! Yes, that would have been us Asian pirates on Deck 6!! THANKS!! Thanks again for the FE map and the full list of cruisers from this thread! The map was essential in planning our route for deliveries and I used the list for the roll call at the meet!

[hoosiercruiser]

I wanted to say Thank You, Thank You, Thank You to you all. We had a great time on our first Disney Cruise and our little girl had a blast. Even though I didn't see many of you throughout the cruise, you made our vacation very special with the FE gifts and all the tips in preparation for it. Every so often we'd run into someone and that was so fun to see a familiar face. Amelia kept checking our gifts and was surprised every time (not very often was it empty). They were all very special to us.

I gave one of the scrapbooks (the black one) and I hope you enjoy them and use them. I was a little worried though because I came home with a few, so if I missed you, please let me know and I will send it to you. Our delivery on the ship was a little dicey, LOL!

We hope to do a cruise again. Amelia wanted to know if we could go next week. :rotfl:

[Queen2]

Gloria & i had a great time. We were so excited when we came back to the room & find tresures in a FE. We were like little children on Christmas. It was a job delivering ours goodies. I think I did deck 8 3 times before I found the to end cabins. Finaly a CM took the far forward one for me. I just could;t find it. thank-you every one for the nice treures, some people had great handmade items.
I had fun wearing all my different shirts.

we were off the ship before 8 & was able to get to the airport in no time. we had an 11:45 flight. We arrived in Philly, Pa at 2:10 & i was home before 3:30

we want to thank everyone for all the time spent working on the ship helpers, Maps, FE list ect.

Sassy Pirate:flower3:

[aznaphrodite]

As you all write your trip reports and post your photos online, please post the links in this thread! I'd love to read your reports and see your photos!! :)

[dotheyes]

I gave one of the scrapbooks (the black one) and I hope you enjoy them and use them. I was a little worried though because I came home with a few, so if I missed you, please let me know and I will send it to you. Our delivery on the ship was a little dicey, LOL!

Nicole they were awesom, I cant wait to get some pictures to put in them Thanks

The Mouse pad was also awesome

Everything was awesome

I hope everyone enjoyed the McDonalds Teeny Babies I collected in 98 and 99 Had to eat a lot of happy meals to get them

Also the light up tiara

Anybody else sign up for a future cruise. WE did Jan 10

Ole Ole Dot

[aznaphrodite]

Did anyone else buy the Shopping book onboard and aren't using it anymore? There are several people who are looking for books with the Western port coupons in tact and I can PM you their info if you want to get rid of your book.

[wrabitdad]

Hi All,

Glad everyone is making it home safely.

We just wanted to say thanks to everyone for making this another magical "DIS" cruise. Sorry we missed the meet & greet but the pool/hottub was calling.

The FE gifts were fantastic, once again the talents and originality of DISer's shine through. Thanks to everyone, and to those caught in the act we promise not to tell!! :rotfl2::rotfl2:



Bob and Dale, Thanks for introducing us to Gordy (next time I have some FE ideas for him...I hope he got something too) and for talking us into booking our next cruise onboard. We are on the Nov. 27th, 2010 Western. I would have liked the Transatlantic to Dover, but 14 days was just too long. Chris.

Yes, Gordy always has first dibes on FE gifts! :thumbsup2 We're on the Nov. 7th cruise stopping in St. Croix. Anyone else book that one?

Bob & Dale

[sunburnin]

Hi All!

We had a great cruise and sorry we missed the meet and greet and seeing you all on board. How'd you all like those first few days at sea? Yowza! :)

My trip report (more like trip notes) is now up. Please feel free to pick it apart if I missed something.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31687540#post31687540

:rolleyes1

[nascar8820]

We also had a great cruise. It was wonderful meeting everyone.

Would someone please post the group picture we had taken in the Promenade Lounge?

Thanks.
Lisa

[aznaphrodite]

Here is the group picture:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3506441246_2338255755_b.jpg

[son3disfan]

Hi everyone!

Still working on uppacking!!!!

That was the fastest week of my life, but definatley one of the best. We didn't get a chance to meet everyone in the lounge, but I see a couple of familiar faces in that picture...

Who enjoyed the comedy act? Weren't they FANTASTIC!! And of couse all the shows were amazing!

Thanks to whoever was in Room 6134... Richard??

My kids were so excited to see your little gift! I wasn't a part of the FE ( but thank yo anyway!!) but I am definately doing it next time!!!


Ok, who booked on board?

We did !!! For the March 6th Western. Certainly wasn't as good of a price as this one was, but we are HOOKED!

[Queen2]

thanks for posting the group photo. it turned out great.

yes Richard & wife & Q were in room 6134. I was in 6130:flower3:

[lsutigger2]

Yep, it was hard getting back into the work groove :sad2: Have hit it hard this week so I haven't had time to thank everyone for all the great fe's!! Tom and I had such fun delivering the items and seeing everyone's extenders and doors! I think he had more fun looking for the goodies each day than I did.

Who says you have to grow up???????

It was a great cruise and we loved getting to meet and know several of you. I'm sorry that we didn't get to meet more of you, maybe on another cruise.

I did get prints made of my pictures and they are in a photo album. All the other stuff is on the dining room table where I'm sure it will sit for a bit.:rotfl:

Take care all - have a wonderful week - what's left of it.

Janie

[dotheyes]

Looks just like the one I have.
I had a free 8x10 made at Walmart of the group picture so I could see it better. Everyone looks super I just wish I could put more names to the faces.
It was great fun seeing Queen 2 s t shirts everyday. And our tablemates Janie and Tom and Sandy and Gary were so gracious to us. Took real good care of us. Were lots of fun and great conversation
If anyone is going to Walmart the coupon for free 8 x 10 is in their flyer just type in the barcode and they give it to you free.
Ole Ole Dot and Harry
See you real soooon I hope

[calcruisers]

Thanks to everyone for the fantastic fe gifts. The girls had a great time coming back to the room and finding new gifts. They also had so much fun giving them out over a few different days. It was great talking to people and seeing the blue wrist bands all over the ship. :yay::yay:

We did sign up for our next cruise but since it won't be until 2011 we just did a space saver in Dec. 2010. Can't wait to see where the new ships are going or even the Wonder.

So glad it's Friday, this week has been tough.:surfweb:

Sharon

[ctfigment]

We had a fantastic time. I wish we got involved with the group before we left on the cruise. We met a lot of nice people and look forward to cruising again in 2010! We love Disney:worship:

[ctfigment]

Back to work one week and We are ready to jump right back on the Magic. Let's go!!:yay:

[dvc2themax]

Got back from the cruise, took a day to recover and got the "regular" flu plus ear and sinus infection. Still recovering, but took all my energy that I had from the cruise and threw it away! Getting strength back. Had to take 2 days off work after being out for 7 days already.

The FE gifts were great and my 15 year old was like the little kids, always looking to see what else the fairy dust brought.

Have not had time to go through the pictures to see what I am going to print out to put in the album yet.

Have unpacked and the suitcases are so SAD and want to go more more. Now deciding what do do for vacation next year - WDW or cruise.

Met a few people that I hopefully can stay in touch with - Rebecca and Chris out table mates (so interesting), Mike and Linda (wish we had more time to chat), Janie and Tom (again nice people), saw Rick, Sanei, and Q a few times in passing. Danny & michele and Tizbear met in the port but never saw on the ship! And 2 families we met 2 years ago was great to see them again - Trings and dadlvsdisney.

Have some great ideas for next FE gifts from what was given this time around that I would not have thought to do. The homemade scrap books, precious and what a keep sake!

have to go to work now and dig myself out of the overflow.

[sandyrella1010]

Hi -- It's Monday the 11th and we got back from WDW last night. I am now at the place everyone else was last week. We had a wonderful cruise and it was so nice meeting everyone. I wish we had been able to talk to more of you. The group picture is great! Thanks for all the wonderful FE gifts -- like others have said, it was like Christmas every time went back to our cabin. I felt like a little kid :).
Our table mates were great and really made the trip extra fun for us.
Our trip to WDW was great - it was sunny and very hot. We rested a lot by the pool.

I am just unpacking and doing wash and sleeping in between. Gary dragged himself off to work this morning - we are still in shock that we are home but were thrilled to see our kitties. I can't wait to see pictures and hope to get to mine later this week. I'll write more later - I was just anxious to look on the boards and see how people were doing. i hope everyone is doing well!

Sandy

[aznaphrodite]

Paula - I hope you're feeling better!!!

I've finally uploaded all my photos from the cruise and you can find them here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aznaphrodite/collections/72157617917939459/

Now to start the report!

[dotheyes]

Sandy glad you got home safe and had a great time. The post card was quite a nice surprise. Don't work too hard. Only advantage to being retired is not having to go back to work. tee hee
Ole Dot

[nascar8820]

Paula - I hope you're feeling better!!!

I've finally uploaded all my photos from the cruise and you can find them here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aznaphrodite/collections/72157617917939459/

Now to start the report!

It's quite a surprise when you are looking at someones pictures and you see yourself in the background! Terry and I are in the background of one of the pictures from the stingray adventure!

[adnil530]

It's quite a surprise when you are looking at someones pictures and you see yourself in the background! Terry and I are in the background of one of the pictures from the stingray adventure!

I know what you mean Lisa. I found my daughter and I on bikes in one of the pictures by the adult beach which is funny as I saw Rebecca only a few times the entire cruise so again, I missed an opportunity to meet and talk with the two of them.

[aznaphrodite]

It's quite a surprise when you are looking at someones pictures and you see yourself in the background! Terry and I are in the background of one of the pictures from the stingray adventure!

I know what you mean Lisa. I found my daughter and I on bikes in one of the pictures by the adult beach which is funny as I saw Rebecca only a few times the entire cruise so again, I missed an opportunity to meet and talk with the two of them.

:rotfl2: That's awesome that I got you both in our photos!!! LOL!

I wish we had more chances to talk to both of you!

[jlawall]

Paula - I hope you're feeling better!!!

I've finally uploaded all my photos from the cruise and you can find them here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aznaphrodite/collections/72157617917939459/

Now to start the report!

Wow, great pics........what camera did you use??:banana::worship:

[aznaphrodite]

Wow, great pics........what camera did you use??:banana::worship:

Thanks! We used a Canon PowerShot SD790 IS. For the underwater photos, we used a Dicapac waterproof case (http://www.amazon.com/Underwater-Following-Powershot-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0012O9H5W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1242183103&sr=8-3)and it worked wonderfully!

[dotheyes]

It is sad to see this great thread slip into never never land
If anyone writes a review of our great cruise let us know where we can read it
Ole Ole Dot

[aznaphrodite]

Don't know if anyone else is checking this thread anymore but I finally finished my DETAILED trip report:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2187953

Enjoy!!

[Queen2]

Great pictures. Love your report:dance3:

[dotheyes]

Rachael, great so far. I have only read day one. I am still using dial up so it takes a long time for all those pics to come up. (I play bridge while I am waiting)
You are really something special. Thanks for all you help and input. This was a great magical cruise. The Disboards and FE's really made it special.
Ole Ole Dot