08/15/2009 -Eastern- Tortola Treasure Seekers

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Welcome To The Cruise Meets Thread

For
August 15th 2009
Eastern Caribbean
Seven Night Cruise

Including A Special Stop
At Tortola

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The itinerary will be something like this...

Saturday: Port Canaveral - Casual...
Sunday: At Sea - Formal...
Monday: At Sea - Casual...
Tuesday: Tortola - Tropical/Pirate Night...
Wednesday: St. Thomas - Casual...
Thursday: At Sea - Semi-formal...
Friday: Castaway Cay - Casual...

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[jd99]

Not yet..but we are planning to do so !

[hmansure]

Joining you from the "When will the 2009...." thread! Luckily for me, I took the day off from work today because of a satellite TV installation. Dreams was able to take care of everything for us first thing this AM after I fired off an email!

Thanks for keeping that thread alive with the summaries, etc. It was most helpful.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

pirate:

[TinkTatoo]

I'm giving this one some serious thought - we've not been on our first cruise yet which is a 3 nighter in August 2008. Am I righ in thinking I can book it now then apply for the rebooking discount and extra credit when I'm on board in 2008?

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I'm giving this one some serious thought - we've not been on our first cruise yet which is a 3 nighter in August 2008. Am I righ in thinking I can book it now then apply for the rebooking discount and extra credit when I'm on board in 2008?

Welcome,

What I would recomend is book now, at the lower prices, then when you are on board the ship, if its better to book at the on board rate, book a new cruise and then cancel this one.

Then if it goes up your covered, if its cheaper on board you are also covered.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Anyone else book today?

[winnyis]

My family booked this today along with 2 of my sisters and their families - there will be 12 of us 6 adults and 6 kids ranging from 14 - 6

This will be my 9th cruise .

[jd99]

I've officially sent the note to Dreams. I was debating whether to use the discount and credit I got for a June 4 night cruise but it turns out that this cruise costs less than that one so I am actually saving more by using it on the four nighter. I may cancel the 4-nighter though...so.... decisions. decisions. It will be my wife and I and our two girls who will be 5 and 10 when we cruise.

[jajomo0118]

This is the one we are hoping to get..Can't book untill Jan/Feb...taking family along and hubbies have to pre approve vacation time.

If all the stars line up this is the one for us...:thumbsup2

[PrincessMom2002]

Hi!! I just booked this one about an hour ago and I am so excited! It's going to be hard to contain that excitement for the next 21 months! This is our 2nd DCL cruise. Our first was with the Konked Kruisers Oct. 20-27, 2007. That was the best vacation ever and I can't wait for the next one! :goodvibes It will be me, DH, DS who will be 10 at the time, and DD who will be 8 at the time.

[jajomo0118]

My DSIL and her family are also planning to come, it will be there 1st and they will have a DS's 7 and 9 at the time.

My own DS's will be 12 and 13...yuck teenagers...lol

[nikkistevej]

I'm onboard!!:goodvibes Don't pardon the pun.LOL This will be my second Eastern, I'm excited to go to Tortola. We loved St. Thomas, but wanted to spend more time there. This is our chance. It will be my DH, myself, and my DD will almost be 7 at the time.

[hmansure]

There will be five of us including DS's - 14, 10 and DD - 5. Can't believe our oldest will be 14 when we cruise!

[caitlinsdad]

Hi Andrew,

We are thinking of switching to this one too.


Ed

[rsjj]

i'm seriously thinking about it. have to "discuss" w/dh...not home yet. wish he'd be home soon!! (but already called our ta!) :flower:

[Disney Fans]

How Cool everyone!!
We booked this date also!!!!
Yah!:cool1: :rotfl: :banana: :thumbsup2 :dance3: :love:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

My family booked this today along with 2 of my sisters and their families - there will be 12 of us 6 adults and 6 kids ranging from 14 - 6

This will be my 9th cruise .

I've officially sent the note to Dreams. I was debating whether to use the discount and credit I got for a June 4 night cruise but it turns out that this cruise costs less than that one so I am actually saving more by using it on the four nighter. I may cancel the 4-nighter though...so.... decisions. decisions. It will be my wife and I and our two girls who will be 5 and 10 when we cruise.

This is the one we are hoping to get..Can't book untill Jan/Feb...taking family along and hubbies have to pre approve vacation time.

If all the stars line up this is the one for us...:thumbsup2

Hi!! I just booked this one about an hour ago and I am so excited! It's going to be hard to contain that excitement for the next 21 months! This is our 2nd DCL cruise. Our first was with the Konked Kruisers Oct. 20-27, 2007. That was the best vacation ever and I can't wait for the next one! :goodvibes It will be me, DH, DS who will be 10 at the time, and DD who will be 8 at the time.

My DSIL and her family are also planning to come, it will be there 1st and they will have a DS's 7 and 9 at the time.

My own DS's will be 12 and 13...yuck teenagers...lol

I'm onboard!!:goodvibes Don't pardon the pun.LOL This will be my second Eastern, I'm excited to go to Tortola. We loved St. Thomas, but wanted to spend more time there. This is our chance. It will be my DH, myself, and my DD will almost be 7 at the time.

There will be five of us including DS's - 14, 10 and DD - 5. Can't believe our oldest will be 14 when we cruise!

i'm seriously thinking about it. have to "discuss" w/dh...not home yet. wish he'd be home soon!! (but already called our ta!) :flower:

How Cool everyone!!
We booked this date also!!!!
Yah!:cool1: :rotfl: :banana: :thumbsup2 :dance3: :love:

Welcome to all.

Hi Andrew,

We are thinking of switching to this one too.


Ed

Welcome back Ed.


:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[TinkTatoo]

I booked last night :banana:

We've not even been on our first cruse yet so I'm a bit worried about sea sickness etc., but as DCL gets such rave reviews I thought I'd better book now and there's always the option to cancel.

Looking forward to keeping in touch with this thread and hearing from all you experienced cruisers :surfweb:

I'm really looking forward to Tortola :beach:

[CustardTart]

We're hoping to book this one! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[CustardTart]

I booked last night :banana:

We've not even been on our first cruse yet so I'm a bit worried about sea sickness etc., but as DCL gets such rave reviews I thought I'd better book now and there's always the option to cancel.

Looking forward to keeping in touch with this thread and hearing from all you experienced cruisers :surfweb:

I'm really looking forward to Tortola :beach:

Hey Jakki! :wave: Looks like we might join you guys! :thumbsup2

Don't worry about seasickness - my DH was really fussed about that and when we cruised in September was astonished not to feel the motion at all! :goodvibes

[PrincessMom2002]

I booked last night :banana:

We've not even been on our first cruse yet so I'm a bit worried about sea sickness etc., but as DCL gets such rave reviews I thought I'd better book now and there's always the option to cancel.

Looking forward to keeping in touch with this thread and hearing from all you experienced cruisers :surfweb:

I'm really looking forward to Tortola :beach:

All I can recommend is go on your first cruise armed with all kinds of seasickness remedies. That will ensure nobody in your party will need them! :lmao: I had everything you could think of for any type of illness we might have encountered during our cruise and the only person who ever needed anything was my sister who was with her own family and didn't pack any type of first aid kit. LOL

[squitty]

I booked last night :banana:

We've not even been on our first cruse yet so I'm a bit worried about sea sickness etc., but as DCL gets such rave reviews I thought I'd better book now and there's always the option to cancel.

Looking forward to keeping in touch with this thread and hearing from all you experienced cruisers :surfweb:

I'm really looking forward to Tortola :beach:

Way to go Jakki:woohoo:

We are looking at the 12th Sept.
If only the flight prices weren't so stupid in August we would defo do the 15th Aug one.

[caitlinsdad]

I did it, Booked for Aug 15,2009 cruise, Sail date is my 52nd birthday.

Right now its just the three of us, Me, DW and DD (12) at time of sailing.

[CTPinkPrincess]

Hi everyone! I just booked this cruise :surfweb: - it will be me, DH and DD (who will be 7 at the time)...Aug 15 will be our 11th anniversary. I can't wait for Tortola! :thumbsup2

[joanflo]

We're in - another family of Brits!
Joan

[CustardTart]

Just confirmed our booking with Dreams Unlimited so we're definitely sailing too! :woohoo:

There will be me (Karen), DH (Richard) and DS (Samuel) who will be 16 (and that I really cannot believe) at the time of sailing... :goodvibes

Only 20 months and 1 week to go... :rolleyes1

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I booked last night :banana:

We've not even been on our first cruse yet so I'm a bit worried about sea sickness etc., but as DCL gets such rave reviews I thought I'd better book now and there's always the option to cancel.

Looking forward to keeping in touch with this thread and hearing from all you experienced cruisers :surfweb:

I'm really looking forward to Tortola :beach:

We're hoping to book this one! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

I did it, Booked for Aug 15,2009 cruise, Sail date is my 52nd birthday.

Right now its just the three of us, Me, DW and DD (12) at time of sailing.

Hi everyone! I just booked this cruise :surfweb: - it will be me, DH and DD (who will be 7 at the time)...Aug 15 will be our 11th anniversary. I can't wait for Tortola! :thumbsup2

We're in - another family of Brits!
Joan

Just confirmed our booking with Dreams Unlimited so we're definitely sailing too! :woohoo:

There will be me (Karen), DH (Richard) and DS (Samuel) who will be 16 (and that I really cannot believe) at the time of sailing... :goodvibes

Only 20 months and 1 week to go... :rolleyes1

Welcome all all, and all the Brits as well,!

[TinkTatoo]

Welcome all all, and all the Brits as well,!

Well we're from Ireland but I know what you mean :goodvibes it could be a European cruise :yay:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Well we're from Ireland but I know what you mean :goodvibes it could be a European cruise :yay:

Meaning this as a compliment, I feel you are part of us anyway! Ireland/UK and part of Europe.:thumbsup2

[TinkTatoo]

Meaning this as a compliment, I feel you are part of us anyway! Ireland/UK and part of Europe.:thumbsup2

Taken as one :goodvibes


So to all you cruise veterans - how will this 7 day go, will there be a formal night, what sort of rotation on dining and what are the must do things

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Taken as one :goodvibes


So to all you cruise veterans - how will this 7 day go, will there be a formal night, what sort of rotation on dining and what are the must do things

My guess formal night on a sea day say Sun or Mon and a semi formal last sea day. Ports casual.

Worth looking at EASTERN navigators it will be the same.

Roatation will be as the Eastern

[CustardTart]

Looking at my Passporter, I guess the itinerary will be something like this...

Saturday: Port Canaveral - Casual...
Sunday: At Sea - Formal...
Monday: At Sea - Casual...
Tuesday: Tortola - Tropical/Pirate Night...
Wednesday: St. Thomas - Casual...
Thursday: At Sea - Semi-formal...
Friday: Castaway Cay - Casual...

Exciting, eh? :woohoo:

Anyone have any idea if they're going to WDW before/after? :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

...what are the must do things...

I guess everyone will have their own preferences but for us a Spa treatment is essential as is dining at Palo's. We enjoyed the wine-tasting so may do that again - and we'll definitely appreciate that extra day of chilling on the Magic... :cloud9:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Looking at my Passporter, I guess the itinerary will be something like this...

Saturday: Port Canaveral - Casual...
Sunday: At Sea - Formal...
Monday: At Sea - Casual...
Tuesday: Tortola - Tropical/Pirate Night...
Wednesday: St. Thomas - Casual...
Thursday: At Sea - Semi-formal...
Friday: Castaway Cay - Casual...

Exciting, eh? :woohoo:

Anyone have any idea if they're going to WDW before/after? :goodvibes
Thank you for that, thought so,

I am not sure as yet re WDW, if I do it would be AFTER as the crowds go down in the latter part of August and we might get free DDP, I might however go for a villa, I will see the first thing is to wrap the cruise with a Virgin holidays Flydrive.
I guess everyone will have their own preferences but for us a Spa treatment is essential as is dining at Palo's. We enjoyed the wine-tasting so may do that again - and we'll definitely appreciate that extra day of chilling on the Magic... :cloud9:

I have 15 nights on the Magic in 08, so should have enjoyed most at leisure the previous year.

[nikkistevej]

I will definately be doing WDW before the cruise, we are DVC'ers now (bought in on our last cruise:banana: ), so gotta use our points!!! When we did the Eastern in Sept 2007, that was the schedule for dinner(that is posted above), so I expect it to be the same. We loved the 3 sea days and St. Thomas, so we rebooked onboard.I can't wait to go to St. Thomas again and somewhere new! St Maarten was OK, we just didn't feel the need to go back. Can't wait for 8/15/09!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I will definately be doing WDW before the cruise, we are DVC'ers now (bought in on our last cruise:banana: ), so gotta use our points!!! When we did the Eastern in Sept 2007, that was the schedule for dinner(that is posted above), so I expect it to be the same. We loved the 3 sea days and St. Thomas, so we rebooked onboard.I can't wait to go to St. Thomas again and somewhere new! St Maarten was OK, we just didn't feel the need to go back. Can't wait for 8/15/09!

I have done St Thomas and St Maarten before but on a Princess cruise for 11 days to the southern carribean.

St Thomas has great Duty free shopping, I wasnt too impressed with St M so Tortola will be a nice change as I havnt been there before.

[Melcatfish]

Well I am nominating myself for biggest turnaround - I was really disappointed yesterday, we had said any Med or European itinerary would be doable but nowhere else as we will have a 19 month old by then (due in 4 weeks time) and I am not sure about the long flight with a toddler. But....

As Tammy from Dreams emailed me with a provisional ressie, in a SPH cabin and the rate was less than I had anticipated we decided to go ahead and book. IF saving doesn't go to plan or we decide that flying with a toddler isn't a great plan I guess we can cancel but I am already getting over excited so DH will have a hard time convincing me to cancel!

There will be four of us cruising - Me (I will be 30 by then) DH AKA Darren who will be 37, DD1 Isabelle who will be 4 and the as yet unborn baby who will be 19months!

Looking at my Passporter, I guess the itinerary will be something like this...

Saturday: Port Canaveral - Casual...
Sunday: At Sea - Formal...
Monday: At Sea - Casual...
Tuesday: Tortola - Tropical/Pirate Night...
Wednesday: St. Thomas - Casual...
Thursday: At Sea - Semi-formal...
Friday: Castaway Cay - Casual...

Exciting, eh? :woohoo:

Anyone have any idea if they're going to WDW before/after? :goodvibes

It wasn't in our plans to "do" the theme parks in 2009 as we are supposed to be saving to go in 2010 - I *think* that what we might do is have a few days in Orlando before the cruise but take it easy and just do Seaworld and try out Aquatica.

I guess everyone will have their own preferences but for us a Spa treatment is essential as is dining at Palo's. We enjoyed the wine-tasting so may do that again - and we'll definitely appreciate that extra day of chilling on the Magic... :cloud9:

I have only cruised once with DCL and that was on the Wonder for a 3 nighter in 2004. We LOVED Palo and will be repeating it, I am looking forward to trying some of the otheronboard facilities which we didn't get chance to experience last time around.

Mel
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[nikkistevej]

We were actually going to do parks for 2 or 3 days before. I was interested in Seaworld for 1 of those days too. How will I be able to wait for this long????

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Well I am nominating myself for biggest turnaround - I was really disappointed yesterday, we had said any Med or European itinerary would be doable but nowhere else as we will have a 19 month old by then (due in 4 weeks time) and I am not sure about the long flight with a toddler. But....

As Tammy from Dreams emailed me with a provisional ressie, in a SPH cabin and the rate was less than I had anticipated we decided to go ahead and book. IF saving doesn't go to plan or we decide that flying with a toddler isn't a great plan I guess we can cancel but I am already getting over excited so DH will have a hard time convincing me to cancel!

There will be four of us cruising - Me (I will be 30 by then) DH AKA Darren who will be 37, DD1 Isabelle who will be 4 and the as yet unborn baby who will be 19months!



It wasn't in our plans to "do" the theme parks in 2009 as we are supposed to be saving to go in 2010 - I *think* that what we might do is have a few days in Orlando before the cruise but take it easy and just do Seaworld and try out Aquatica.

I have only cruised once with DCL and that was on the Wonder for a 3 nighter in 2004. We LOVED Palo and will be repeating it, I am looking forward to trying some of the otheronboard facilities which we didn't get chance to experience last time around.

Mel
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Welcome:- 'Essex Girl' so the cruise you will enjoy the longer cruise, however I must say after a 14 day and a 11 day, and a forthcoming 15 night this cruise may feel a bit short for me.

I am thinking of a Villa in Orlando this time rather than WDW.

Good luck on baby, my son was 18 months when he went to WDW for the first time, and really enjoyed it. Flight wasnt a problem

[Andrew DEREK UK]

We were actually going to do parks for 2 or 3 days before. I was interested in Seaworld for 1 of those days too. How will I be able to wait for this long????

Well I booked 08 in January so thats about 16 months and the Med was 14 months in advance.

[goingsouth]

We are booked! 2 adults and 2 kids, 12 and 13 (yikes--that's old!) cat 6

joanne

[Andrew DEREK UK]

We are booked! 2 adults and 2 kids, 12 and 13 (yikes--that's old!) cat 6

joanne

WELCOME!!!

My kids will be 13 and 10.

[goingsouth]

WELCOME!!!

My kids will be 13 and 10.


thanks! mine are both girls...yours?

I see we are both on the Eastern Repo next year--(too hard to post there..81000 posts?!)

[CustardTart]

Well I am nominating myself for biggest turnaround - I was really disappointed yesterday, we had said any Med or European itinerary would be doable but nowhere else as we will have a 19 month old by then (due in 4 weeks time) and I am not sure about the long flight with a toddler. But....



So was I TBH! ::yes:: I'd managed to get myself all psyched about the prospect of a cruise out of NYC (goodness knows why! :rolleyes: ) - so the prospect of an Eastern with a twist didn't really feel like much of consolation. Then I told DH about it last night and he said why not do it as it would fit nicely for our DS who'll have just finished his GCSEs by then! And I don't need telling twice... ;) :rolleyes1 :thumbsup2

...I have only cruised once with DCL and that was on the Wonder for a 3 nighter in 2004. We LOVED Palo and will be repeating it, I am looking forward to trying some of the otheronboard facilities which we didn't get chance to experience last time around... Currently, we have one Western Caribbean under our belts and we loved it! We're doing a Mexican Riviera over on the West Coast next summer and the whole family (including our grown up children and their partners) are hoping to be on the Magic for New Year's Eve 2008!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

So was I TBH! ::yes:: I'd managed to get myself all psyched about the prospect of a cruise out of NYC (goodness knows why! :rolleyes: ) - so the prospect of an Eastern with a twist didn't really feel like much of consolation. Then I told DH about it last night and he said why not do it as it would fit nicely for our DS who'll have just finished his GCSEs by then! And I don't need telling twice... ;) :rolleyes1 :thumbsup2

Currently, we have one Western Caribbean under our belts and we loved it! We're doing a Mexican Riviera over on the West Coast next summer and the whole family (including our grown up children and their partners) are hoping to be on the Magic for New Year's Eve 2008!

Its funny about NY,I know a few Dissers there and on the when will 09 prices come out we were discussing possibilities and we talked about Bermuda, then a post said it would be neat to cruise out of NY, we generally knew that wouldn't really happen.

Suddenly someone read that and a whole thread started up saying how great it would be to cruise out of NY, I knew it was based on our posts so I tried to put a disclaimer in saying don't get your hopes up, but that thread ran and ran.

West coast should be good but maybe 'cool' out of LA, our Panama cruise in 05 was cold the first sea day out of LA.

[caitlinsdad]

I would have loved to cruise out of NY, living in Ct, but I knew that wasn't going to happen this year, but it was fun to dream about.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I would have loved to cruise out of NY, living in Ct, but I knew that wasn't going to happen this year, but it was fun to dream about.

A lot of people had that dream and maybe sometime, it will happen with a NY>Southampton cruise.

[PrincessMom2002]

Looking at my Passporter, I guess the itinerary will be something like this...

Saturday: Port Canaveral - Casual...
Sunday: At Sea - Formal...
Monday: At Sea - Casual...
Tuesday: Tortola - Tropical/Pirate Night...
Wednesday: St. Thomas - Casual...
Thursday: At Sea - Semi-formal...
Friday: Castaway Cay - Casual...

Exciting, eh? :woohoo:

Anyone have any idea if they're going to WDW before/after? :goodvibes

What rotation options to request are there? On our Western we requested APL so we were in Parrot Cay for Pirate night, and Lumiere on Formal and Semi-Formal night. I'm trying to figure it in my head how to work that out on an Eastern but I can't figure it out. For those who've done an Eastern before, is there a specific rotation that is more desireable? Does my question make any sense? LOL

[CustardTart]

I guess you'd want PLA then - actually I rather hope that's what we get... ;)

What seating does everyone have?

[PrincessMom2002]

I guess you'd want PLA then - actually I rather hope that's what we get... ;)

What seating does everyone have?

Thanks! I will call back and change my request. We have main seating and I requested APL, not knowing what the schedule looked like.

Did everyone book the cabin they wanted? I re-booked the same cabin that we just stayed in, but I want to look for something quieter. My family was not bothered by the noise but I am a light sleeper. And the cabin we had is one of Passporter's "noisy" cabins. We are on Deck 2, aft, which for us is a great location!

Abby

[caitlinsdad]

We have main seating The standard 6pm line they say ,

We will see.

[hmansure]

I guess you'd want PLA then - actually I rather hope that's what we get... ;)

What seating does everyone have?

Main seating here. This will be our 3rd trip on DCL. First was the 10th DVC anniversary member cruise (4 day) and we had the late seating. Despite one DS only being 3 it had its benefits because he otherwise would have crashed after dinner. One year ago this week we were on the Western (can't believe a year has gone by already) and had the early seating.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Main seating.

[TinkTatoo]

Looking at my Passporter, I guess the itinerary will be something like this...

Saturday: Port Canaveral - Casual...
Sunday: At Sea - Formal...
Monday: At Sea - Casual...
Tuesday: Tortola - Tropical/Pirate Night...
Wednesday: St. Thomas - Casual...
Thursday: At Sea - Semi-formal...
Friday: Castaway Cay - Casual...

Exciting, eh? :woohoo:

Anyone have any idea if they're going to WDW before/after? :goodvibes

Thanks for that :goodvibes

We'll be in Orlando before and for a few days after. We usually go for 4 weeks so we'll probably fly during the last week of July and fly home mid week after the cruise. We'll stay a mix of DVC (including Vero) and off site, probably in a villa

WELCOME!!!

My kids will be 13 and 10.

Mine will be 11 & 12

What seating does everyone have?

We've got main too and thanks for the tip to request a rotation

.....Did everyone book the cabin they wanted? I re-booked the same cabin that we just stayed in, but I want to look for something quieter. My family was not bothered by the noise but I am a light sleeper. And the cabin we had is one of Passporter's "noisy" cabins. We are on Deck 2, aft, which for us is a great location!

Abby

Cost was a factor for us so we've gone for a cat 11. We're in a cat 6 for our first 3 night cruise next August and I really hope we won't be disappointed :scared1: I'm worried about motion sickness and wanted to stick to the middle of the ship so that ruled out the SPH rooms.

Has any one gone from a veranda to an inside room and not been disapointed

[CustardTart]

Morning all! :wave:

Glad my Passporter perusings could be of some help regarding the itinerary- just hope I got it right now... ;) I think the PLA rotation sounds perfect - would it be worth emailing my TA and asking her to request that for me?

Dinner-wise, we've opted for the late seating - we eat circa 8pm at home so it feels right for us...

Currently I'm thinking of staying in AKV after the cruise. We won't have stayed there before this 2009 trip and it would be nice to finally get to experience it. Need to fool around with my DH's vacation entitlement and see what works best...

[joanflo]

I was underwhelmed when the 2009 itineraries were announced (we missed the PC repo and have got used to longer cruises after the med repo), but now I'm excited - Tortola looks really beautiful and Virgin Gorda too. That will be Tom's last year in the Stack (where has the time gone?) and he will be so sad because he's had such a great time there. We did the Eastern in 2003.

I wouldn't worry too much about motion sickness - my ds and I are very prone and we have always been fine, except for 2004 when we ended up in Texas to avoid Hurricane Charley! Small boats are much worse.

As far as must do things - definitely Palo (love the brunch), spa (tried a spa villa which was fab) and my daily fix at Cove Cafe.

We will probably stay in a DVC after the cruise, but don't know where yet (we own at VWL and AKV).

Can't believe I'm already into planning mode for 2009 - Passporter is already well thumbed!

[joanflo]

Talking of planning, has anyone tried Mouse Manager? It's set up by someone on the Dis, it's free and runs on Windows and Mac. You can organise all your vacation details on it, including DVC points. I've been playing with it and it's brilliant (nothing to do with me I hasten to add). Try it!

[CustardTart]

...Can't believe I'm already into planning mode for 2009...

Same here! Seems a little crazy (a lot crazy to the outside world!) but I'm happy to know what we're up to... :goodvibes

...Passporter is already well thumbed!
I even took mine to bed with me last night... :rolleyes:

[CustardTart]

Talking of planning, has anyone tried Mouse Manager? It's set up by someone on the Dis, it's free and runs on Windows and Mac. You can organise all your vacation details on it, including DVC points. I've been playing with it and it's brilliant (nothing to do with me I hasten to add). Try it!

Sounds good. Where would I find it, Joan?

[joanflo]

mousemanager dot com

[CustardTart]

Thanks! :thumbsup2 I'll check it out...

[TinkTatoo]

Well I've just upgraded my cat 11 to a cat 9 so I feel a lot better about that :)

Any one else booked this cruise yet

[CustardTart]

Well I've just upgraded my cat 11 to a cat 9 so I feel a lot better about that :)

Oh I am glad, Jakki! :thumbsup2 DD and I first cruised in a Cat 9 on Deck 2 and had a great time - plus that split bathroom is so useful... :goodvibes

[m&p'smom]

Add me and my dd who will be 12 then! :banana:

[winnyis]

My group is now up to 14 people - my parents booked last night too. So we are now 8 adults, DD 14, DNephew 13, DS 11, DNeice 9, D Nephew 8 and DNeice 6

And got a copy of the 2009 school calendar and no conflict at all - since DD will start High School 2 days AFTER we get back.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Thanks for that :goodvibes

We'll be in Orlando before and for a few days after. We usually go for 4 weeks so we'll probably fly during the last week of July and fly home mid week after the cruise. We'll stay a mix of DVC (including Vero) and off site, probably in a villa
Mine will be 11 & 12
We've got main too and thanks for the tip to request a rotation

Cost was a factor for us so we've gone for a cat 11. We're in a cat 6 for our first 3 night cruise next August and I really hope we won't be disappointed :scared1: I'm worried about motion sickness and wanted to stick to the middle of the ship so that ruled out the SPH rooms.

Has any one gone from a veranda to an inside room and not been disapointedI love my verandah with sea days important so I always go for a Cat 4 we can set up a kids introduction nearer the cruise, age wish etc it works well.

Well I've just upgraded my cat 11 to a cat 9 so I feel a lot better about that :)

Any one else booked this cruise yetCongrats

Oh I am glad, Jakki! :thumbsup2 DD and I first cruised in a Cat 9 on Deck 2 and had a great time - plus that split bathroom is so useful... :goodvibesYes well done

Add me and my dd who will be 12 then! :banana:
We can set up all the kids with penfriends nearer the cruise
My group is now up to 16 people - my parents booked last night too. So we are now 8 adults, DD 14, DNephew 13, DS 11, DNeice 9, D Nephew 8 and DNeice 6

And got a copy of the 2009 school calendar and no conflict at all - since DD will start High School 2 days AFTER we get back.

Thats a large group.

[CustardTart]

Add me and my dd who will be 12 then! :banana:

Hi there! We're on the same Mexican Riviera cruise too by the looks of things... :thumbsup2

[Andrew DEREK UK]

So has everyone got the$50 castaway club obc and if you booked with Dreams their discount as well?

[jd99]

We can set up all the kids with penfriends nearer the cruise


.

That'd be great. My dd9 (she'll be nearly 11 on this cruise) had the best time on the second cruise when she 'met' a friend here and hooked up with her on day one at our meet. They still keep in touch and we visit with them when we go to WDW since they live in the area.

[PrincessMom2002]

So has everyone got the$50 castaway club obc and if you booked with Dreams their discount as well?

I need to call and check. I didn't know about the $50 OBC until after I booked, and I don't have my CC# yet. After I get everything in place I may transfer my res to Dreams. Haven't decided yet. I used another TA for the last cruise but there was no OBC or anything from her. And I never dreamed our on-board account would add up so much! :eek: How long is the Dreams current OBC in effect?

Abby

[PrincessMom2002]

My group is now up to 16 people - my parents booked last night too. So we are now 8 adults, DD 14, DNephew 13, DS 11, DNeice 9, D Nephew 8 and DNeice 6

And got a copy of the 2009 school calendar and no conflict at all - since DD will start High School 2 days AFTER we get back.

That'll be fun! My sister, her DH and two daughters went with us in Oct. I am trying to talk them into joining us in 2009, as well as our other sister and her boyfriend and son. It's more fun to travel with other people!

Abby

[Andrew DEREK UK]

That'd be great. My dd9 (she'll be nearly 11 on this cruise) had the best time on the second cruise when she 'met' a friend here and hooked up with her on day one at our meet. They still keep in touch and we visit with them when we go to WDW since they live in the area.

My kids have had penfriends on most of the DCL cruises they have always met up early and its helped them in the kids club, Although with a cruise in 08 it will be best to start nearer the time.

I need to call and check. I didn't know about the $50 OBC until after I booked, and I don't have my CC# yet. After I get everything in place I may transfer my res to Dreams. Haven't decided yet. I used another TA for the last cruise but there was no OBC or anything from her. And I never dreamed our on-board account would add up so much! :eek: How long is the Dreams current OBC in effect?



AbbyI used Dreams they are good, also on follow up service, the CC OBC is only for a short time, Dreams look at there site I think until end of the month.

[jd99]

My kids have had penfriends on most of the DCL cruises they have always met up early and its helped them in the kids club, Although with a cruise in 08 it will be best to start nearer the time.

I used Dreams they are good, also on follow up service, the CC OBC is only for a short time, Dreams look at there site I think until end of the month.

I agree re the penpals. Gotta be a lot closer to the cruise. On the cruise we just came off of (Nov. 24 eastern) DD hooked up with a girl way too early. By the time the cruise rolled around they didn't have anything to say to one another and ended up ignoring each other the first five days and didn't make nice until the last day on Castaway Cay.


I wish I could say the same for Dreams. Have tried to use them 3 times. It may stick this time but it has been a struggle. I guess you have to get the right agent.

[jajomo0118]

:banana: ....WOW....What a busy little group we are...lol...:surfweb:
5 pages already....WELL DONE...:thumbsup2

[jd99]

And we are finally officially booked. :cool1:

[caitlinsdad]

Welcome Aboard.

[m&p'smom]

I guess you'd want PLA then - actually I rather hope that's what we get... ;)

What seating does everyone have?

Hi...Yes it does look like we are on the same two cruises! :yay: We have 2nd seating for dinner for both cruises. I had first but switched, since I do not want to be in a hurry to get ready for dinner and after our cruise this past summer the late worked out fine...

It it going to take forever for August to get here...

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Welcome to all who have joined us.:thumbsup2

[Melcatfish]

i have put a request for PLA dining rotation - we are on main dining as we will have two small children with us - I loved late dining when I cruised with DCL before but it was just DH and I so I guess the early might work better for us this time.

Mel
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[CustardTart]

:banana: ....WOW....What a busy little group we are...lol...:surfweb:
5 pages already....WELL DONE...:thumbsup2

This is already a more active thread than our Mexican Riviera one for next August...:goodvibes

Hi...Yes it does look like we are on the same two cruises! :yay:...Can't wait to meet you... :)

...We have 2nd seating for dinner for both cruises. I had first but switched, since I do not want to be in a hurry to get ready for dinner and after our cruise this past summer the late worked out fine...

Same here - I love relaxing over dinner... :cloud9:

[PrincessMom2002]

i have put a request for PLA dining rotation - we are on main dining as we will have two small children with us - I loved late dining when I cruised with DCL before but it was just DH and I so I guess the early might work better for us this time.

Mel
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I called last night and put the PLA request in too. Now I just need to work on which cabin I want! Also when I called, I asked about the CC $50 OBC for booking by Dec. 10th and she said I did not qualify because it would be double dipping since we already had the $200 rebooking OBC. Does Dreams' $100 OBC interfere with the $200 rebooking OBC?

[CustardTart]

I called last night and put the PLA request in too...

I've also requested this rotation with my TA - it seems to work brilliantly so fingers crossed we get it. :thumbsup2 Seems strange, but I'm now more organised for this trip than next summer's Mexican Riviera as I have no idea of that dining schedule... :rolleyes:

[MBPrincessMoM]

We are on board too with extended family. There will be at least 11 of us.

It looks like some of our friends from the Med Cruise (7/28) are here?

We also did Mexico when the Magic was here last and are in the area if you have questions.

I like this new Eastern plan because of the three at sea days.

[Melcatfish]

We are on board too with extended family. There will be at least 11 of us.

It looks like some of our friends from the Med Cruise (7/28) are here?

We also did Mexico when the Magic was here last and are in the area if you have questions.

I like this new Eastern plan because of the three at sea days.

I am so looking forward to taking advantage of what for us will be a longer cruise (only done 3 nights on DCL) and enjoying the ships facilities.

Very envious of your Med Cruise - we will definitely be booking next time a DCL ship comes to Europe, we cruised in the Med for our honeymoon which was lovely but on a ship that doesn't shape up to the DCL liners in anyway!

Mel
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[nikkistevej]

I called and put in our PLA request as well, we had it on our other Eastern and liked that rotation. :goodvibes

[Andrew DEREK UK]

We are on board too with extended family. There will be at least 11 of us.

It looks like some of our friends from the Med Cruise (7/28) are here?

We also did Mexico when the Magic was here last and are in the area if you have questions.

I like this new Eastern plan because of the three at sea days.

Yes I loved the 7/28 Med cruise:thumbsup2

[jd99]

I called last night and put the PLA request in too. Now I just need to work on which cabin I want! Also when I called, I asked about the CC $50 OBC for booking by Dec. 10th and she said I did not qualify because it would be double dipping since we already had the $200 rebooking OBC. Does Dreams' $100 OBC interfere with the $200 rebooking OBC?

The agent I used at Dreams (Sue Ellen) told me I'd get it all - the 200 for booking onboard, the CC for booking before Dec. 10 and the Dreams 100. Hope she wasn't mistaken but if so, the 50 is not as big a deal as the other two.

[caitlinsdad]

When I call DCL to check they said I had both, the 200 OBC and I got the 50 OBC, and 10% discount for when I rebooked on board.

I used a TA once, but I like having Total control over my reservation, so I Book my own now.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

The agent I used at Dreams (Sue Ellen) told me I'd get it all - the 200 for booking onboard, the CC for booking before Dec. 10 and the Dreams 100. Hope she wasn't mistaken but if so, the 50 is not as big a deal as the other two.

When I call DCL to check they said I had both, the 200 OBC and I got the 50 OBC, and 10% discount for when I rebooked on board.

I used a TA once, but I like having Total control over my reservation, so I Book my own now.

Good OBC:thumbsup2

[Disney Fans]

Hey Everyone,

Question:
Are we going to start a deal where we can list everyone later cabins and kids?

We will be on Deck 7 - one Cat.7 and one Cat.11
we also have Early dine.
we have my mom going also with us.
We have 2 boys one at the time of sailing will be age 6 and the other will be age 9. Wow that is odd saying that since one just turned 5 and the other is still 7. Crazy:eek: :rotfl:
My DH has been wanting to go on Eastern and it has just never worked out so he is really happy to on this! As we all are.:banana: :dance3: :cheer2: :cool1: :thumbsup2

Are we going to make a fun name for our group!! Or have you all already??

[CustardTart]

Hey Everyone,

Question:
Are we going to start a deal where we can list everyone later cabins and kids?

We will be on Deck 7 - one Cat.7 and one Cat.11
we also have Early dine.
we have my mom going also with us.
We have 2 boys one at the time of sailing will be age 6 and the other will be age 9. Wow that is odd saying that since one just turned 5 and the other is still 7. Crazy:eek: :rotfl:
My DH has been wanting to go on Eastern and it has just never worked out so he is really happy to on this! As we all are.:banana: :dance3: :cheer2: :cool1: :thumbsup2
stateroom Are we going to make a fun name for our group!! Or have you all already??

Hi there! :wave:

We're getting quite a group together already! :thumbsup2 A fun name would be cool - anyone inspired??! :goodvibes

I think I've already mentioned that our little band of cruisers are me (Karen), DH (Richard) and DS (Samuel) who will be an astoundingly mature 16 at the time of cruising! :eek: I'm trying to persuade my DD and her partner to join us which would be fab tho' I won't hold my breath... :cool1:

We're currently in a Cat 4 on Deck 8 aft but I can't guarantee I won't beg, steal and borrow to upgrade to a Cat 3 - we had stateroom 8602 in September and lurved it... :love:

[PrincessMom2002]

Hey Everyone,

Question:
Are we going to start a deal where we can list everyone later cabins and kids?

We will be on Deck 7 - one Cat.7 and one Cat.11
we also have Early dine.
we have my mom going also with us.
We have 2 boys one at the time of sailing will be age 6 and the other will be age 9. Wow that is odd saying that since one just turned 5 and the other is still 7. Crazy:eek: :rotfl:
My DH has been wanting to go on Eastern and it has just never worked out so he is really happy to on this! As we all are.:banana: :dance3: :cheer2: :cool1: :thumbsup2

Are we going to make a fun name for our group!! Or have you all already??

Good ideas! Should be think of a name with Tortola in it somehow? :) And I am having a very difficult time remembering right off how old my kids will be on this cruise! DS will be 9 and DD will be 7.

[PrincessMom2002]

The agent I used at Dreams (Sue Ellen) told me I'd get it all - the 200 for booking onboard, the CC for booking before Dec. 10 and the Dreams 100. Hope she wasn't mistaken but if so, the 50 is not as big a deal as the other two.

I talked to DH tonight about transferring to Dreams. I do need to let the TA who booked our last cruise know why we aren't using her again though. She is an acquaintenance and I already had our entire res planned, just gave her the res so she'd get commission. But this time I want to get as much OBC as I can.

When I call DCL to check they said I had both, the 200 OBC and I got the 50 OBC, and 10% discount for when I rebooked on board.

I used a TA once, but I like having Total control over my reservation, so I Book my own now.

Did you book with the Disney Visa too? I'm thinking it's possible to get as much as $400 OBC between re-booking on-board, Disney Visa, Dreams, and the CC OBC.

[caitlinsdad]

I talked to DH tonight about transferring to Dreams. I do need to let the TA who booked our last cruise know why we aren't using her again though. She is an acquaintenance and I already had our entire res planned, just gave her the res so she'd get commission. But this time I want to get as much OBC as I can.



Did you book with the Disney Visa too? I'm thinking it's possible to get as much as $400 OBC between re-booking on-board, Disney Visa, Dreams, and the CC OBC.


When I did the original re-booking on board on the double dip cruise in 2006 I used the Disney Visa for the re-booking, All I had to do was transfer my reservation again, I originally had booked a hold date in Dec 2007, That was then re-booked to the 2008 Mexican Rivera cruise, which I just transferred to this cruise. We really wanted to do another 7 day Caribbean cruise, when this one was posted it fit the bill. That and the sail date Aug 15th is my 52nd Bday.

[PrincessMom2002]

When I did the original re-booking on board on the double dip cruise in 2006 I used the Disney Visa for the re-booking, All I had to do was transfer my reservation again, I originally had booked a hold date in Dec 2007, That was then re-booked to the 2008 Mexican Rivera cruise, which I just transferred to this cruise. We really wanted to do another 7 day Caribbean cruise, when this one was posted it fit the bill. That and the sail date Aug 15th is my 52nd Bday.

Thanks for the info and what a great way to celebrate your birthday!:thumbsup2

[joanflo]

Hey Everyone,

Question:
Are we going to start a deal where we can list everyone later cabins and kids?

We will be on Deck 7 - one Cat.7 and one Cat.11
we also have Early dine.
we have my mom going also with us.
We have 2 boys one at the time of sailing will be age 6 and the other will be age 9. Wow that is odd saying that since one just turned 5 and the other is still 7. Crazy:eek: :rotfl:
My DH has been wanting to go on Eastern and it has just never worked out so he is really happy to on this! As we all are.:banana: :dance3: :cheer2: :cool1: :thumbsup2

Are we going to make a fun name for our group!! Or have you all already??

Great idea, will have a think. There will be the three of us on this cruise - me, my ds Tom who will be 17 and my dd Sophie who will be 15. We are in Cat 7, late dining.

[joanflo]

I used the Disney Visa for the re-booking, ... and the sail date Aug 15th is my 52nd Bday.

I wish we could get a Disney Visa, but at the moment it's only available to US residents as far as I know.
Your 52nd Bday is a very good reason to take a cruise!

[joanflo]

We're currently in a Cat 4 on Deck 8 aft but I can't guarantee I won't beg, steal and borrow to upgrade to a Cat 3 - we had stateroom 8602 in September and lurved it... :love:

Wow! You must have had acres of space in one of those aft cabins, Karen, with the huge verandah. We stayed in a Cat 3 next to the Disney Suite which was gorgeous (and the pull down bed was in the sitting room), but then we stayed in a Cat 3 aft - the sitting room was much smaller and the pull down bed was in the bedroom - so if you get the chance to upgrade, I'd avoid those.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Hey Everyone,

Question:
Are we going to start a deal where we can list everyone later cabins and kids?

We will be on Deck 7 - one Cat.7 and one Cat.11
we also have Early dine.
we have my mom going also with us.
We have 2 boys one at the time of sailing will be age 6 and the other will be age 9. Wow that is odd saying that since one just turned 5 and the other is still 7. Crazy:eek: :rotfl:
My DH has been wanting to go on Eastern and it has just never worked out so he is really happy to on this! As we all are.:banana: :dance3: :cheer2: :cool1: :thumbsup2

Are we going to make a fun name for our group!! Or have you all already??

Hi there! :wave:

We're getting quite a group together already! :thumbsup2 A fun name would be cool - anyone inspired??! :goodvibes

I think I've already mentioned that our little band of cruisers are me (Karen), DH (Richard) and DS (Samuel) who will be an astoundingly mature 16 at the time of cruising! :eek: I'm trying to persuade my DD and her partner to join us which would be fab tho' I won't hold my breath... :cool1:

We're currently in a Cat 4 on Deck 8 aft but I can't guarantee I won't beg, steal and borrow to upgrade to a Cat 3 - we had stateroom 8602 in September and lurved it... :love:

Great idea, will have a think. There will be the three of us on this cruise - me, my ds Tom who will be 17 and my dd Sophie who will be 15. We are in Cat 7, late dining.

Wow! You must have had acres of space in one of those aft cabins, Karen, with the huge verandah. We stayed in a Cat 3 next to the Disney Suite which was gorgeous (and the pull down bed was in the sitting room), but then we stayed in a Cat 3 aft - the sitting room was much smaller and the pull down bed was in the bedroom - so if you get the chance to upgrade, I'd avoid those.


We did the great list of names cabins etc for the Med cruise and also there is one for my Panama in 08, so its a great idea, we need some format and then I could post these on the first post.

It would be good for

Names and ages
Location
Cat
main/late dinner
How many cruises
pre/post stay

If they are all done in the same format they could be cut and posted into the first post.

I would suggest we hold back on a name for a while, as the cruise only was released this week, firstly to allow as many people as possible to find the thread, by a search, and secondly it would be nice to include as many as possible with the discussion of the name, Thoughts?

I think as word gets out more will join us within weeks

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I went through the thread, so far, and tried to cut and paste where everyone had put some detail of their group in a post, and then put it on post 1 of the thread, if anyone has been missed it most likley was there wasnt too much detail.

If you post your details;

Disname/your first name
Names and ages
Location
Cat
main/late dinner
How many cruises
pre/post stay

I will add to the front.

[CustardTart]

...If they are all done in the same format they could be cut and posted into the first post...

Here's a more concise resume, Andrew... :thumbsup2

CustardTart:
Me: Karen (46)
DH: Richard (46)
DS: Samuel (16)
Beckenham, UK
Cat 4 8088
Late dinner
6th Cruise on DCL
Post cruise stay in AKV...

[CustardTart]

Good ideas! Should be think of a name with Tortola in it somehow? :)
...I would suggest we hold back on a name for a while, as the cruise only was released this week, firstly to allow as many people as possible to find the thread, by a search, and secondly it would be nice to include as many as possible with the discussion of the name, Thoughts?

The Tortola Treasure Seekers just sprang to mind... pirate:

[spoohs]

I went through the thread, so far, and tried to cut and paste where everyone had put some detail of their group in a post, and then put it on post 1 of the thread, if anyone has been missed it most likley was there wasnt too much detail.

If you post your details;

Disname/your first name
Names and ages
Location
Cat
main/late dinner
How many cruises
pre/post stay

I will add to the front.

Please add us to the list:banana: .

ME Spoohs (Sharon)
DH (Mark)
DD (10 at time of cruise)
Deck 2
Cat. 9
Main Dinner
This will be our 3rd Disney cruise
We don't know yet if we are going to do a pre cruise stay yet.

[spoohs]

Oooop I thought location was location on ship. We are from Massachusetts.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Here's a more concise resume, Andrew... :thumbsup2

CustardTart:
Me: Karen (46)
DH: Richard (46)
DS: Samuel (16)
Beckenham, UK
Cat 4 8088
Late dinner
6th Cruise on DCL
Post cruise stay in AKV...

The Tortola Treasure Seekers just sprang to mind... pirate:

Please add us to the list:banana: .

ME Spoohs (Sharon)
DH (Mark)
DD (10 at time of cruise)
Deck 2
Cat. 9
Main Dinner
This will be our 3rd Disney cruise
We don't know yet if we are going to do a pre cruise stay yet.

Updated,

If we can keep this format it will be easy to read and understand ,and easy to copy in.

Maybe later we can, or have someone create an excel list, but still very early days.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

The Tortola Treasure Seekers just sprang to mind... pirate:

Thats a nice name! Like that.

any other suggestions?
Lets leave it, just now to ensure new cruisers find us quickly, I see at least one thread was started, yesterday, then with agreement we can change.

[PrincessMom2002]

We did the great list of names cabins etc for the Med cruise and also there is one for my Panama in 08, so its a great idea, we need some format and then I could post these on the first post.

It would be good for

Names and ages
Location
Cat
main/late dinner
How many cruises
pre/post stay

If they are all done in the same format they could be cut and posted into the first post.

I would suggest we hold back on a name for a while, as the cruise only was released this week, firstly to allow as many people as possible to find the thread, by a search, and secondly it would be nice to include as many as possible with the discussion of the name, Thoughts?

I think as word gets out more will join us within weeks

Thanks Andrew!!

PrincessMom2002:
Abby (Me 34)
Dave (DH 43)
Hayden DS8 (9 at cruise time)
Gwynne DD5 (7 at cruise time)
Location: Ohio
Category: 9
Main dinner seating, requested PLA rotation
This is our second Disney cruise, 1st Eastern
We are not doing a pre/post cruise stay

[PrincessMom2002]

The Tortola Treasure Seekers just sprang to mind... pirate:

Great name Karen! I've been trying to think of something but have no :idea: yet.

Abby

[Melcatfish]

Disname: Melcatfish

Names and ages at time of cruising:
Mel 30
Darren 36
Isabelle 4
Baby (not yet born) 19 months

Location: Essex United Kingdowm

Cat 10 cabin 5020 SPH

main/late dinner: Main Seating PLA requested

How many cruises 1 with DCL

pre/post stay: Not yet decided

Mel
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[Andrew DEREK UK]

Updated.

Mel what part of Essex are you in?

[caitlinsdad]

Here you go

caitlinsdad:
Me: Ed(52)
DW: Beth(52)
DD: Caitlin (12)
Westport, Ct
Cat 6 6088
Early dinner
2nd Cruise on DCL

Sail date my 52nd bday.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Done

[CustardTart]

...Sail date my 52nd bday...

So cool, Ed! :thumbsup2 We'll be sure to toast you... ;)

[PrincessMom2002]

Hi everyone! I just booked this cruise :surfweb: - it will be me, DH and DD (who will be 7 at the time)...Aug 15 will be our 11th anniversary. I can't wait for Tortola! :thumbsup2

Sue-

My DD will be happy to see another 7 year old girl on the ship! We couldn't convinve our kids to stay in the kids clubs on our last cruise but I'm hoping this time they will "meet" some other kids beforehand and WANT to stay at least for a little while!!

Abby

[CustardTart]

...Aug 15 will be our 11th anniversary...

Congratulations, Sue!!! :cool1: Something else to celebrate!!! :woohoo:

Anyone else got an excuse to party??? ;)

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Sue-

My DD will be happy to see another 7 year old girl on the ship! We couldn't convinve our kids to stay in the kids clubs on our last cruise but I'm hoping this time they will "meet" some other kids beforehand and WANT to stay at least for a little while!!

Abby

I know what you mean, my daughter is a bit too old, at 13 at cruise time, my son will be 10, they like to get to know other kids on the cruise by pen-friends before the cruise, then they meet up quickly and go straight to the clubs, particularly as we have two sea days at the start for the clubs.

However as mine are on the 2008 repo first, ( and do not know about this cruise as yet) I would want them to get to know kids on the REPO first, as last Med cruise they were confused expecting some kids on the Med cruise but they are on the 2008 cruise!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Congratulations, Sue!!! :cool1: Something else to celebrate!!! :woohoo:

Anyone else got an excuse to party??? ;)

We just miss out on the 2009 cruise Wedding anniversary 30th, maybe still in Florida and Sons birthday on 3rd September.

We will have our anniversary on the Magic in 2008, and DS has had a couple of birthdays on previous cruises, just misses out in 2008.

Some point we will get a list together.

[CustardTart]

We just miss out on the 2009 cruise Wedding anniversary 30th...

Ooh I think I'd be celebrating throughout the whole vacation, Andrew! :thumbsup2 That's too big a milestone not to! We celebrated our 25th on the Magic in September - it was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience... :cloud9:

[CustardTart]

...We couldn't convinve our kids to stay in the kids clubs on our last cruise...

This is the only aspect of cruising that I'm nervous about. Our DS is a mature teenager and won't be trying out the teen club until next August. He's a sociable chap and I just really hope he enjoys the experience - oh well, fingers crossed... :rolleyes:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Ooh I think I'd be celebrating throughout the whole vacation, Andrew! :thumbsup2 That's too big a milestone not to! We celebrated our 25th on the Magic in September - it was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience... :cloud9:

Sounds very good, my DD might make the teens club by 09.

[PrincessMom2002]

I know what you mean, my daughter is a bit too old, at 13 at cruise time, my son will be 10, they like to get to know other kids on the cruise by pen-friends before the cruise, then they meet up quickly and go straight to the clubs, particularly as we have two sea days at the start for the clubs.

However as mine are on the 2008 repo first, ( and do not know about this cruise as yet) I would want them to get to know kids on the REPO first, as last Med cruise they were confused expecting some kids on the Med cruise but they are on the 2008 cruise!

Yes, gotta get past the 2008 cruises before really focusing on 2009. Why is it so far away..........!!! ;) Oh, and my DS will be less than a month shy of being 10 on our cruise.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Yes, gotta get past the 2008 cruises before really focusing on 2009. Why is it so far away..........!!! ;) Oh, and my DS will be less than a month shy of being 10 on our cruise.

My DS will be a week shy of 11 by then!!!!:scared1:

[jd99]

This is us
Me (Jeff) DW DD10 (nearly 11) and DD5
Pittsburgh, PA
Cat 9
Late Dinner
This will be our 5th DCL
Pre stay probably at MCO Hyatt
Post Stay TBD

[Andrew DEREK UK]

This is us
Me (Jeff) DW DD10 (nearly 11) and DD5
Pittsburgh, PA
Cat 2
Late Dinner
This will be our 5th DCL
Pre stay probably at MCO Hyatt
Post Stay TBD

Thanks and updated.

Cat 2 nice!

[jd99]

Thanks and updated.

Cat 2 nice!

Oops I wish. I was thinking deck 2. Cat 9! :-)

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Oops I wish. I was thinking deck 2. Cat 9! :-)

That post would have cost you a bit.

[PrincessMom2002]

Oops I wish. I was thinking deck 2. Cat 9! :-)

I did the same thing but caught it before I sent my post. Too bad it's not Cat 2!

We also will probably stay at the Hyatt pre-cruise. We stayed there in Oct. then got a day room on our return. It was nnnnniiiiicccceeeee!

[CustardTart]

...We also will probably stay at the Hyatt pre-cruise. We stayed there in Oct. then got a day room on our return. It was nnnnniiiiicccceeeee!

Oh yes! I totally agree! We did that before/after our cruise in September - soooo relaxing.... :cloud9:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Oh yes! I totally agree! We did that before/after our cruise in September - soooo relaxing.... :cloud9:

I might do it after my Panama cruise as I do not have a Hire car, but after this cruise I hope to travel a bit for the week afterwards.

[CustardTart]

I might do it after my Panama cruise as I do not have a Hire car, but after this cruise I hope to travel a bit for the week afterwards.
I'd definitely think about it, Andrew. That on-site location is tough to be beat and it keeps that chilled-out 'cruise' feeling right up until you board the plane...

In 2009 we will fly into MCO and stay at the Hyatt overnight before heading to Port Canaveral... And hoping to book AKV for 10 nights afterwards... CAN"T WAIT!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I'd definitely think about it, Andrew. That on-site location is tough to be beat and it keeps that chilled-out 'cruise' feeling right up until you board the plane...

In 2009 we will fly into MCO and stay at the Hyatt overnight before heading to Port Canaveral... And hoping to book AKV for 10 nights afterwards... CAN"T WAIT!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Firstly just seen the result for Strictly come dancing if interested look at UK dIS.

Panama last day seems to be a bit of a waste, I arrive at 7.30am from the Magic and fly back at 5.25pm BA this time check in 1.30pm, So Hyatt is an option, but I have the VIP lounge for BA/Delta after 1.30pm.

I was thinking of a town car to a shopping area for a while, not sure.

2009: I will 'wrap' a holiday around this cruise, next year, with maybe a short hotel stay before and a villa after, or travel to West coast Florida, not sure, may do WDW, but may drop it.

[CustardTart]

Firstly just seen the result for Strictly come dancing if interested look at UK dIS.I've been avoiding it, Andrew, as we were out tonight and DH forgot to Sky+ it - see how I shift the blame..? ;) Anyway I'm gonna play catch up tomorrow evening... ...Panama last day seems to be a bit of a waste, I arrive at 7.30am from the Magic and fly back at 5.25pm BA this time check in 1.30pm, So Hyatt is an option, but I have the VIP lounge for BA/Delta after 1.30pm...I was thinking of a town car to a shopping area for a while, not sure...
Florida Mall doesn't open till 10am - we went to IHOP for brekkie and hit the shops afterwards, then returned to MCO to freshen up and re-pack ;) before enjoying the Delta lounge facilities... :thumbsup2

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I've been avoiding it, Andrew, as we were out tonight and DH forgot to Sky+ it - see how I shift the blame..? ;) Anyway I'm gonna play catch up tomorrow evening...
Florida Mall doesn't open till 10am - we went to IHOP for brekkie and hit the shops afterwards, then returned to MCO to freshen up and re-pack ;) before enjoying the Delta lounge facilities... :thumbsup2

Yes seems a waste of a day or half a day! The last day at the airport not SCD!

[msteddom]

Just sent in my deposit, so add me to the list!

Me: Melissa (30)
Los Angeles, CA
Cat 12
Late dinner
1st DCL Cruise, 2nd overall

I threw caution to the wind and decided to book. I decided that it was betteer to book now and have to cancel later on, than to regret missing the chance. So far it is just me, but that could change in the next 18 mos. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

Melissa

[CustardTart]

:welcome: Melissa! Nothing quite like throwing caution to the wind - it's very exhilarating... ;)

[Melcatfish]

Updated.

Mel what part of Essex are you in?

Colchester, up the A12 a bit from you I guess!

Mel
x

[PrincessMom2002]

Just sent in my deposit, so add me to the list!

Me: Melissa (30)
Los Angeles, CA
Cat 12
Late dinner
1st DCL Cruise, 2nd overall

I threw caution to the wind and decided to book. I decided that it was betteer to book now and have to cancel later on, than to regret missing the chance. So far it is just me, but that could change in the next 18 mos. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

Melissa

Welcome Melissa!!!

[caitlinsdad]

Hi everyone! I just booked this cruise :surfweb: - it will be me, DH and DD (who will be 7 at the time)...Aug 15 will be our 11th anniversary. I can't wait for Tortola! :thumbsup2

Congratulation , must be something about CT and Aug 15th
It will be my 52nd birthday

[hmansure]

I went through the thread, so far, and tried to cut and paste where everyone had put some detail of their group in a post, and then put it on post 1 of the thread, if anyone has been missed it most likley was there wasnt too much detail.

If you post your details;

Disname/your first name
Names and ages
Location
Cat
main/late dinner
How many cruises
pre/post stay

I will add to the front.

Harry (41)
Vicki (40), Tim (12), Jake (8), Keira (3)
Columbus, NJ
Cat 10 (2 connecting SPH cabins on deck 5)
Main dinner
3rd DCL cruise
Pre/post - not planned yet; however, probably a short DVC stay prior.

[hmansure]

Article on Tortola in the paper today....

http://www.philly.com/philly/travel/12164971.html

[msteddom]

:welcome: Melissa! Nothing quite like throwing caution to the wind - it's very exhilarating... ;)

Welcome Melissa!!!

Thank you! I'm very excited! I have been spending the day researching Tortola. I only wish I knew what the next year and a half had in store for me!

Melissa

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Just sent in my deposit, so add me to the list!

Me: Melissa (30)
Los Angeles, CA
Cat 12
Late dinner
1st DCL Cruise, 2nd overall

I threw caution to the wind and decided to book. I decided that it was betteer to book now and have to cancel later on, than to regret missing the chance. So far it is just me, but that could change in the next 18 mos. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

MelissaUpdated

Colchester, up the A12 a bit from you I guess!

Mel
xYes just up the A12

Harry (41)
Vicki (40), Tim (12), Jake (8), Keira (3)
Columbus, NJ
Cat 10 (2 connecting SPH cabins on deck 5)
Main dinner
3rd DCL cruise
Pre/post - not planned yet; however, probably a short DVC stay prior.

Updated.

[TinkTatoo]

Wow - this is turning into a great thread and my guess is it will be one of the more popular ones :goodvibes

Unfortunately I'm going to have to bow out of it (but I'll still be checking in to see how your planning is getting on)

We've not even done our first cruise yet which is a 3 night one next August. I really loved the idea of this Eastern one but the more research I did I realized that the 7 night Western would probably suit us better for our first 7 night cruise. DD who would be 11 and DS who would be 12 in 2009 are both high functioning autistic and I'm worried that the extra sea days on the Eastern might be too much for them if they decided that they didn't like the kids clubs. The Western has more stops which means we could either get off the ship to explore or take advantage of a quieter ship while in port.

Unfortunately the 7 night Western schedule doesn't suit our planning for 2009 so I've transfered our reservation to another 3 night. I'm hoping that we'll all love the cruise and can try a longer one in 2010.

Good luck to you guys and happy planning for this great cruise :grouphug:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Wow - this is turning into a great thread and my guess is it will be one of the more popular ones :goodvibes

Unfortunately I'm going to have to bow out of it (but I'll still be checking in to see how your planning is getting on)

We've not even done our first cruise yet which is a 3 night one next August. I really loved the idea of this Eastern one but the more research I did I realized that the 7 night Western would probably suit us better for our first 7 night cruise. DD who would be 11 and DS who would be 12 in 2009 are both high functioning autistic and I'm worried that the extra sea days on the Eastern might be too much for them if they decided that they didn't like the kids clubs. The Western has more stops which means we could either get off the ship to explore or take advantage of a quieter ship while in port.

Unfortunately the 7 night Western schedule doesn't suit our planning for 2009 so I've transfered our reservation to another 3 night. I'm hoping that we'll all love the cruise and can try a longer one in 2010.

Good luck to you guys and happy planning for this great cruise :grouphug:

Sorry you are dropping out.

[Melcatfish]

Wow - this is turning into a great thread and my guess is it will be one of the more popular ones :goodvibes

Unfortunately I'm going to have to bow out of it (but I'll still be checking in to see how your planning is getting on)

We've not even done our first cruise yet which is a 3 night one next August. I really loved the idea of this Eastern one but the more research I did I realized that the 7 night Western would probably suit us better for our first 7 night cruise. DD who would be 11 and DS who would be 12 in 2009 are both high functioning autistic and I'm worried that the extra sea days on the Eastern might be too much for them if they decided that they didn't like the kids clubs. The Western has more stops which means we could either get off the ship to explore or take advantage of a quieter ship while in port.

Unfortunately the 7 night Western schedule doesn't suit our planning for 2009 so I've transfered our reservation to another 3 night. I'm hoping that we'll all love the cruise and can try a longer one in 2010.

Good luck to you guys and happy planning for this great cruise :grouphug:

Sorry you won't be joining us but I hope your change of plans works to your advantage and that your kids enjoy the cruises you are going on.

Maybe 2010 in the Med!!!??!

Mel
x

[CustardTart]

Wow - this is turning into a great thread and my guess is it will be one of the more popular ones :goodvibes

Unfortunately I'm going to have to bow out of it (but I'll still be checking in to see how your planning is getting on)

We've not even done our first cruise yet which is a 3 night one next August. I really loved the idea of this Eastern one but the more research I did I realized that the 7 night Western would probably suit us better for our first 7 night cruise. DD who would be 11 and DS who would be 12 in 2009 are both high functioning autistic and I'm worried that the extra sea days on the Eastern might be too much for them if they decided that they didn't like the kids clubs. The Western has more stops which means we could either get off the ship to explore or take advantage of a quieter ship while in port.

Unfortunately the 7 night Western schedule doesn't suit our planning for 2009 so I've transfered our reservation to another 3 night. I'm hoping that we'll all love the cruise and can try a longer one in 2010.

Good luck to you guys and happy planning for this great cruise :grouphug:
Oh Jakki, I'm so sorry you won't be sailing with us! Good luck with the 3 night cruise next year and I hope we get to meet at some point in the future... :hug:

[TinkTatoo]

......Maybe 2010 in the Med!!!??!

Mel
x

Sounds like a plan Mel :goodvibes

Oh Jakki, I'm so sorry you won't be sailing with us! Good luck with the 3 night cruise next year and I hope we get to meet at some point in the future... :hug:

We will :thumbsup2

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Maybe 2010 in the Med!!!??!

Mel
x

Would be nice.

[CustardTart]

...Maybe 2010 in the Med!!!??!
Sounds like a plan Mel :goodvibes Would be nice.

Definitely... :thumbsup2 ::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes::

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Definitely... :thumbsup2 ::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes::

We shall see I hold Captain Tom to the things he said on the Med cruise in 07, 'We will be back' 'How about Northern Europe'

[CustardTart]

Just been reading a little more about Tortola - seems it's home to one of the best shipwreck dives anywhere which should please my son! :thumbsup2 It looks absolutely stunning - the more I read, the more excited I become... :goodvibes

[caitlinsdad]

Would be nice.

I'm still holding out hope for Alaska in 2010:banana:

[CustardTart]

I'm still holding out hope for Alaska in 2010:banana:

Ed, where do you think DCL would sail from if cruising Alaska? Seattle? It definitely sounds a fascinating option and I, being a total DCL junkie, would be more than interested... ;)

[PrincessMom2002]

Just been reading a little more about Tortola - seems it's home to one of the best shipwreck dives anywhere which should please my son! :thumbsup2 It looks absolutely stunning - the more I read, the more excited I become... :goodvibes

Ooohhhh, maybe I'll have to consider diving this cruise. It about killed me to not be diving when we stopped in Grand Cayman last time!! How long has your son been diving?

[PrincessMom2002]

Wow - this is turning into a great thread and my guess is it will be one of the more popular ones :goodvibes

Unfortunately I'm going to have to bow out of it (but I'll still be checking in to see how your planning is getting on)

We've not even done our first cruise yet which is a 3 night one next August. I really loved the idea of this Eastern one but the more research I did I realized that the 7 night Western would probably suit us better for our first 7 night cruise. DD who would be 11 and DS who would be 12 in 2009 are both high functioning autistic and I'm worried that the extra sea days on the Eastern might be too much for them if they decided that they didn't like the kids clubs. The Western has more stops which means we could either get off the ship to explore or take advantage of a quieter ship while in port.

Unfortunately the 7 night Western schedule doesn't suit our planning for 2009 so I've transfered our reservation to another 3 night. I'm hoping that we'll all love the cruise and can try a longer one in 2010.

Good luck to you guys and happy planning for this great cruise :grouphug:

We hate to see you go but the best of luck to you all with the cruises. We really enjoyed the Western and hope you and your kids do too. :thumbsup2

[PrincessMom2002]

I'm still holding out hope for Alaska in 2010:banana:

I was really happy that the Magic was sticking around for summer of 2009 since we haven't been on an Eastern yet. But after this cruise, we are up for anything! Alaska on a Disney ship would be great. Well, anywhere on a Disney ship would be great!

[CustardTart]

Ooohhhh, maybe I'll have to consider diving this cruise. It about killed me to not be diving when we stopped in Grand Cayman last time!! How long has your son been diving?

He started in 2005. We go to Southern Spain every summer and there's a good dive school near our place where they teach the PADI/National Geographic courses. He loves it but, to date, has not had the opportunity to dive anywhere exciting - hopefully the cruises we have planned for 2008/2009 will change all that... :thumbsup2

[nikkistevej]

Nikki (Me 34)
Steve (DH 32)
Jordan DD5 (7 at cruise time)
Location: Baltimore, Md
Category: 9
Main dinner seating, requested PLA rotation
This is our second Disney cruise, 2nd Eastern (My 6th cruise)
WDW before trip- not sure what resort or how long (2-3 days)

[msteddom]

Okay guys, I need your help! The only other cruise I have done before was an Eastern on Carnival. While I had a good time, it is not something that I will do again. I know that DCL will be leaps and bounds more suited to me, and just plain better. So help me make the most of my 7 days on the ship! What is not to be missed for a 30 something who will most likely be on her own? Thanks!

Melissa

[caitlinsdad]

Ed, where do you think DCL would sail from if cruising Alaska? Seattle? It definitely sounds a fascinating option and I, being a total DCL junkie, would be more than interested... ;)

Maybe Seattle , but I suspect LA, with a stop in Vancouver, BC, Canada to have a port outside of the US on each cruise.

[CustardTart]

Okay guys, I need your help! The only other cruise I have done before was an Eastern on Carnival. While I had a good time, it is not something that I will do again. I know that DCL will be leaps and bounds more suited to me, and just plain better. So help me make the most of my 7 days on the ship! What is not to be missed for a 30 something who will most likely be on her own? Thanks!

Melissa

Melissa, the last time DH and I cruised on DCL we were without kids and had a blast! We had a fantastic Spa Villa treatment (called 'couples choice' but they do it for singles too); we did the wine tasting; went to the DVC meet; snagged free martinis at the onboard auction; had our own Scrabble tournament in the Promenade Lounge; went to the various pre-dinner shows; hardly spent anytime out on the deck by the pool; had a fantastic Palo brunch - and lots more I can't recall, but we spent so much time racing around the ship on our way to something! Honestly, if you love Disney, you will love a Disney cruise... :thumbsup2

Check out the Navigators (http://www.wdwinfo.com/Photos/DCL-Navigators/2-17-07/index.htm) to get more of an idea what happens onboard...

Plus just one more incentive, Castaway Cay... :love:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Just been reading a little more about Tortola - seems it's home to one of the best shipwreck dives anywhere which should please my son! :thumbsup2 It looks absolutely stunning - the more I read, the more excited I become... :goodvibes
Thank you for info
Nikki (Me 34)
Steve (DH 32)
Jordan DD5 (7 at cruise time)
Location: Baltimore, Md
Category: 9
Main dinner seating, requested PLA rotation
This is our second Disney cruise, 2nd Eastern (My 6th cruise)
WDW before trip- not sure what resort or how long (2-3 days)

Updated

[PrincessMom2002]

Okay guys, I need your help! The only other cruise I have done before was an Eastern on Carnival. While I had a good time, it is not something that I will do again. I know that DCL will be leaps and bounds more suited to me, and just plain better. So help me make the most of my 7 days on the ship! What is not to be missed for a 30 something who will most likely be on her own? Thanks!

Melissa

Melissa-

I second the wine tasting if you like wine. And I totally agree, we were running around so much from activity to activity. There were so many things I wanted to do but just could not do it all. And we didn't spend much time out at the pools either. Two of my favorite times on the ship though were one morning I woke up super early, grabbed a coffee, and walked around the deck taking pictures of the empty pool areas and the sunrise. Another time was on the last night of the cruise, my sister and sat in the hot tub of the adult pool for about an hour, talking to other cruisers. Then we got some hot tea from Cove Cafe. There were lots of other adults hanging around and for some of them it was a nightly thing. Other cruisers we were with really enjoyed Rockin Bar D. That's on my to do list the next cruise. I think you'll have a great time and find plenty to do!

Abby

[CustardTart]

Melissa-

I second the wine tasting if you like wine. And I totally agree, we were running around so much from activity to activity. There were so many things I wanted to do but just could not do it all. And we didn't spend much time out at the pools either. Two of my favorite times on the ship though were one morning I woke up super early, grabbed a coffee, and walked around the deck taking pictures of the empty pool areas and the sunrise. Another time was on the last night of the cruise, my sister and sat in the hot tub of the adult pool for about an hour, talking to other cruisers. Then we got some hot tea from Cove Cafe. There were lots of other adults hanging around and for some of them it was a nightly thing. Other cruisers we were with really enjoyed Rockin Bar D. That's on my to do list the next cruise. I think you'll have a great time and find plenty to do!

AbbyThat sounds a great idea! :thumbsup2

We spent the evening of our 25th Wedding Anniversary bopping away in Rockin' Bar D - aptly enough it was 80's night and, as we approached midnight, the excellent band played a version of the song we most associate with our wedding! As memories go, that's priceless... :cloud9:

[PrincessMom2002]

That sounds a great idea! :thumbsup2

We spent the evening of our 25th Wedding Anniversary bopping away in Rockin' Bar D - aptly enough it was 80's night and, as we approached midnight, the excellent band played a version of the song we most associate with our wedding! As memories go, that's priceless... :cloud9:

I was so dissappointed to miss 80's night. That sounds like a great 25th! This cruise I WILL be found there on 80's night. :rotfl2:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I was so disappointed to miss 80's night. That sounds like a great 25th! This cruise I WILL be found there on 80's night. :rotfl2:

I found on the Med cruise, whilst it was 11 nights we missed a lot as we were so busy with the 7 ports, On the Panama cruise in 05 and I expect in 08 there is lots more time to enjoy the ship.

We have three sea days to some time but I always find short cruises difficult to fit everything in.

[caitlinsdad]

Andrew,

I heard from a lot of people, short or long cruise, never enough time to do it all, That's why most cruise again and again, and again.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Andrew,

I heard from a lot of people, short or long cruise, never enough time to do it all, That's why most cruise again and again, and again.

Yes I fully agree Ed, our '2006' cruise was soo short after my Panama in 2005, the Med also seemed 'short' at 11 nights as we had so much booked to do offshore, on ship we were exhausted to do anything.

The people on the Med cruise were so so nice, some had a meet in New York this weekend.

I feel this cruise will also feel short, after the 15 night one in 08!

[CustardTart]

...I heard from a lot of people, short or long cruise, never enough time to do it all, That's why most cruise again and again, and again...

Absolutely! :thumbsup2 I'm hoping things will be a bit slower-paced on our upcoming cruises as I think having a Vow Renewal onboard was one of the reasons why our Western Caribbean in September seemed so hectic... :crazy:

Oh and I'm looking forward to that extra At Sea day... :goodvibes
...The people on the Med cruise were so so nice, some had a meet in New York this weekend...

How fab! I shall have to suggest that on future cruises... ;)

[jd99]

That post would have cost you a bit.

:rotfl: Isn't that the truth. No the only way we'll be in a cat 2 is if someone cancels and I get to the counter in time to upgrade at the port. We were lucky enough to be able to do that from a 9 to a 3 on our Nov. 2006 Eastern and it was fantastic. I assured the kids that this was probably once in a lifetime. Just not sure I convinced myself yet as I held out hope for this November's Eastern I'd be able to do the same. No such luck!

[Disney Fans]

Put deposits on our 2 rooms today!!:banana:
Wanted to get the CC $50.00 OBC!!:love:
So we are booked!!!
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[CustardTart]

Put deposits on our 2 rooms today!!:banana:
Wanted to get the CC $50.00 OBC!!:love:
So we are booked!!!
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Congratulations and :welcome: aboard... :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Disney Fans Congrats on your booking, please check your details on post 1 to see if they are correct.

[caitlinsdad]

Put deposits on our 2 rooms today!!:banana:
Wanted to get the CC $50.00 OBC!!:love:
So we are booked!!!
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Welcome Aboard :thumbsup2

[Andrew DEREK UK]

:rotfl: Isn't that the truth. No the only way we'll be in a cat 2 is if someone cancels and I get to the counter in time to upgrade at the port. We were lucky enough to be able to do that from a 9 to a 3 on our Nov. 2006 Eastern and it was fantastic. I assured the kids that this was probably once in a lifetime. Just not sure I convinced myself yet as I held out hope for this November's Eastern I'd be able to do the same. No such luck!

Cat 9 to Cat 3??? wow.

[jd99]

Cat 9 to Cat 3??? wow.

Yep the price was pretty amazing and I KNOW that it will never happen again so that's why I jumped on it. That ship must have had a lot of inventory because when I asked about buying an upgrade they asked..what do you want? - I could have had anything between a 6 and a 3. Lots of fours left and there were 3 cat 3's to choose among. This year I asked and there was nuttin!

[m&p'smom]

Here's our infoL:
Paula (46)
Paige (12)
Location: Texas
Category: 7
Late Dinner
This will be our 3rd dcl cruise...However still waiting on our 2nd!:woohoo:

[caitlinsdad]

Here's our infoL:
Paula (46)
Paige (12)
Location: Texas
Category: 7
Late Dinner
This will be our 3rd dcl cruise...However still waiting on our 2nd!:woohoo:




Caitlin will be 12 on this trip too.:cheer2:

[PrincessMom2002]

Yep the price was pretty amazing and I KNOW that it will never happen again so that's why I jumped on it. That ship must have had a lot of inventory because when I asked about buying an upgrade they asked..what do you want? - I could have had anything between a 6 and a 3. Lots of fours left and there were 3 cat 3's to choose among. This year I asked and there was nuttin!

That is awesome! Do you think we could be so lucky on this cruise? LOL On our Oct. 20th cruise, it was sold out! I wonder how booked mid-August usually gets since lots of kids are starting back to school. Oh well, we can dream. ;)

[kritter]

Hi,

Just confirmed with my TA.. We are booked as well.. I was sooo happy she gave me $350.00 OBC plus the fifty dollar OBC for CC. So I am at four hundred..She is the best...

Here is our crew:

Kristin DW 36-when we cruise
Bruce DH 43-when we cruise
Hanna DD
Hope DD
Twins-ages 7 when we sail
Main Dining
Will stay a week before the cruise at DVC SSR...
Cat. 4
Connecticut
Celebrating 15th Wedding Aniversary!!
Third Disney Cruise!!

[caitlinsdad]

Hi,

Just confirmed with my TA.. We are booked as well.. I was sooo happy she gave me $350.00 OBC plus the fifty dollar OBC for CC. So I am at four hundred..She is the best...

Here is our crew:

Kristin DW 36-when we cruise
Bruce DH 43-when we cruise
Hanna DD
Hope DD
Twins-ages 7 when we sail
Main Dining
Will stay a week before the cruise at DVC SSR...
Cat. 4
Connecticut


Welcome Aboard, Nice to see another Ct person on board.
I think that makes 3 of us so far this cruise.

[kritter]

Welcome Aboard, Nice to see another Ct person on board.
I think that makes 3 of us so far this cruise.

Hey,

Where in CT are you from??

I am going to have trouble staying in touch with two cruise meet threads now..LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Seems like this is an active group too....Can't wait to meet everyone...

Kristin

[Disney Fans]

Congratulations and :welcome: aboard... :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Thanks!! Glad to be with you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Disney Fans]

Disney Fans Congrats on your booking, please check your details on post 1 to see if they are correct.


Yes!!
Thanks for keeping it up!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2

[Disney Fans]

Welcome Aboard :thumbsup2

Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[joanflo]

I found on the Med cruise, whilst it was 11 nights we missed a lot as we were so busy with the 7 ports, On the Panama cruise in 05 and I expect in 08 there is lots more time to enjoy the ship.

.

We were on the Med repo in Aug and it was very relaxing (btw we are booked on the PC repo Aug 2008, so see you there!).


'The people on the Med cruise were so so nice, some had a meet in New York this weekend.'
Sounds a fab idea. I can't believe how this has become such an active thread already.

Here are our details for your list:
Joan
DS Tom 17
DD Sophie 15
Cat 7 6134
Late dining
Will stay at WDW after cruise in DVC

[CustardTart]

Hi,

Just confirmed with my TA.. We are booked as well.. I was sooo happy she gave me $350.00 OBC plus the fifty dollar OBC for CC. So I am at four hundred..She is the best...


Very nice OBC! :thumbsup2

Fab to have you with us... :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

...Will stay at WDW after cruise in DVC...

At which resort(s) are you a DVC member, Joan? We bought in earlier this year - despite going for the tour back in 2000 :rolleyes: we just never really 'got it' until we took everyone (2 grown-up kids and partners, Samuel, DH's niece and ourselves) to the Polynesian in summer 2006 and the cost was :scared1: !!! Suddenly DVC seemed like a fabulous idea... ;)

We're thinking of staying at AKV post-cruise, as this will be our first opportunity to use those points... :goodvibes

[kritter]

Very nice OBC! :thumbsup2

Fab to have you with us... :goodvibes

Thanks, I was pretty happy with it. For my Oct. cruise. She was able to put together anyone who booked with her as a "group." So we all got an extra discount higher OBC and we are getting either a welcome cocktail reception or Palo's Brunch. Plus, in room stateroom gifts. So it is a nice little extra stiff. Plus, twice or cruise price has gone down to more people booking with her.

So not sure if anyone would be interested in trying to get a group together here?? Just let me know I can PM you her information..

[kritter]

sorry made a double post!!!!!

[kritter]

Here is a Funny Pirate Christmas Song:

Sparrow, the Pirate (sung to the tune of "Frosty, the Snowman")

Sparrow, the pirate, was a jolly, happy guy,
With a beaded beard and a mustache, too,
And some black around his eye.

Sparrow, the pirate, is a witty one they say,
He could trick a man with a clever plan,
And then call it all a day.

There must have been some magic in that compass that he had.
For when he held it in his hand, he could steer to secret land.

Oh, Sparrow, the pirate, is the best out on the seas.
Though he needs a bath and some new teeth, too,
He will do just what he'll please.

Scallywag, savvy? Scallywag, savvy?
Look at Sparrow sail.
Scallywag, savvy? Scallywag, savvy?
This is his grand, big tale!

[CustardTart]

Thanks, I was pretty happy with it. For my Oct. cruise. She was able to put together anyone who booked with her as a "group." So we all got an extra discount higher OBC and we are getting either a welcome cocktail reception or Palo's Brunch. Plus, in room stateroom gifts. So it is a nice little extra stiff. Plus, twice or cruise price has gone down to more people booking with her.

So not sure if anyone would be interested in trying to get a group together here?? Just let me know I can PM you her information..

Wow Kristin! That's such a fab deal with some great 'extras'! Sadly, we've already booked through a TA and I have a good relationship with her for getting our preferred stateroom etc. Maybe next time tho' - I'm a sucker for a welcome cocktail. Actually, I'm a sucker for an anytime cocktail but that's another story.. ;)

Love the song - I'm gonna post it on my other thread if that's OK..? pirate:

[kritter]

Wow Kristin! That's such a fab deal with some great 'extras'! Sadly, we've already booked through a TA and I have a good relationship with her for getting our preferred stateroom etc. Maybe next time tho' - I'm a sucker for a welcome cocktail. Actually, I'm a sucker for an anytime cocktail but that's another story.. ;)

Love the song - I'm gonna post it on my other thread if that's OK..? pirate:


Yes, Of course you can I got some other ones so I will post them..

Oh, I totally understand if you have a good realtionship then you have to stay where your happy/comfortable.I just wanted to offer in case anyone else was interested.....

Here is another song:

Deck the Ships (to be sung to the tune of "Deck the Halls")

Deck the ships with lots of booty, yo ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho,
'Tis the season to be looting, yo ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho.
Don we now our pirate clothing, yo ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho.
Think of us with lots of loathing, yo ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho.

Set the blazing town before us, yo ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho.
Cannons fire and join the chorus, yo ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho.
Give us all your gold and treasure, yo ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho.
Then your maidens'll give us pleasure! Yo ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho!

[kritter]

One more:

Pirate Ships (sung to the tune of "Jingle Bells")

We're dashing through the seas, in a two-mast pirate ship,
O'er the waves we go, laughing all the way (yo ho ho!),
The sails and skull-flag wave, making pirates bright,
What fun it is to sail and sing a pirate song tonight!

Pirate ships, pirate ships, yo ho all the way.
Oh, what fun it is to sail in a two-mast pirate ship.
Pirate ships, pirate ships, yo ho all the way.
Oh, what fun it is to sail in a two-mast pirate ship!
__________________

[Disney Fans]

Did we agree on a name for the group yet??
I looked up Tortola and it means: Turtle Dove

We could put a twist on the name and call our group the: Turtle Tortolas and then if we do T-shirts,etc we can place a sea turtle on them. What do you think??
Or we could call the group: DCL"S sea Tortolas group?
Just tring to think of any idea?LOL

[CustardTart]

Did we agree on a name for the group yet??
I looked up Tortola and it means: Turtle Dove

We could put a twist on the name and call our group the: Turtle Tortolas and then if we do T-shirts,etc we can place a sea turtle on them. What do you think??
Or we could call the group: DCL"S sea Tortolas group?
Just tring to think of any idea?LOL

I think Andrew's making a list of potential name suggestions on the 1st post. I love the fact that Tortola means Turtle Dove - might be nice to include that in a logo..?

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/turtledove2jpgrZd78187.jpg

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

Just wanted to add a cruise style ticker to remind me of how long...

http://www.cruiseclocks.com/ticker/8422990984/ticker.png (http://www.cruiseclocks.com/)

[caitlinsdad]

Hey,

Where in CT are you from??




Westport

[joanflo]

At which resort(s) are you a DVC member, Joan? We bought in earlier this year - despite going for the tour back in 2000 :rolleyes: we just never really 'got it' until we took everyone (2 grown-up kids and partners, Samuel, DH's niece and ourselves) to the Polynesian in summer 2006 and the cost was :scared1: !!! Suddenly DVC seemed like a fabulous idea... ;)

We're thinking of staying at AKV post-cruise, as this will be our first opportunity to use those points... :goodvibes

We bought into VWL in 2000 (never took a tour - my dh just decided and that was that!) and added on at AKV on the med repo. Sophie and I are going to stay at AKV in April 08 - we've stayed at AKL and loved it. I've seen the mockups at SSR, when I whizzed over there on my own after the cruise, and wasn't disappointed. Now I'm waiting to see the new ones that materialise!

[caitlinsdad]

I think Andrew's making a list of potential name suggestions on the 1st post. I love the fact that Tortola means Turtle Dove - might be nice to include that in a logo..?

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/turtledove2jpgrZd78187.jpg

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

Just wanted to add a cruise style ticker to remind me of how long...

http://www.cruiseclocks.com/ticker/8422990984/ticker.png (http://www.cruiseclocks.com/)


Don't forget Tortola is also noted for The Callwood Rum Distillery - A historic Rum manufacturer. You think the Turtle might be looking for the Rum?
:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[CustardTart]

Don't forget Tortola is also noted for The Callwood Rum Distillery - A historic Rum manufacturer. You think the Turtle might be looking for the Rum?
:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Well, he certainly looks happy enough!!! :drinking: :thumbsup2 :drinking1
Maybe he's the original Tortola Treasure Seeker...? ;)

[CustardTart]

We bought into VWL in 2000 (never took a tour - my dh just decided and that was that!)
You see, that's the sensible way of doing things! Back in 2000, DH and I just couldn't convince each other!!! Mind you, we took the tour at Vero and I don't recall realising VWL was available... :confused:

...Now I'm waiting to see the new ones that materialise!

Same here! It's a seriously serious addiction - like DCL cruising seems to be! Currently I'm very excited by the prospect of Hawaii... :beach:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Yep the price was pretty amazing and I KNOW that it will never happen again so that's why I jumped on it. That ship must have had a lot of inventory because when I asked about buying an upgrade they asked..what do you want? - I could have had anything between a 6 and a 3. Lots of fours left and there were 3 cat 3's to choose among. This year I asked and there was nuttin!

Wow!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Corr you have all been so busy, a chatty group! I have updated page 1 post 1 and the details below are now there, thank you.

Ongoing you can refer this to ensure we know each others real names and also see Kids match ages etc for kids clubs, maybe lists of dinner early/late.

On the Med cruise nearer the time we did excursion lists as well


Here's our infoL:
Paula (46)
Paige (12)
Location: Texas
Category: 7
Late Dinner
This will be our 3rd dcl cruise...However still waiting on our 2nd!:woohoo:


:thumbsup2

Hi,

Just confirmed with my TA.. We are booked as well.. I was sooo happy she gave me $350.00 OBC plus the fifty dollar OBC for CC. So I am at four hundred..She is the best...

Here is our crew:

Kristin DW 36-when we cruise
Bruce DH 43-when we cruise
Hanna DD
Hope DD
Twins-ages 7 when we sail
Main Dining
Will stay a week before the cruise at DVC SSR...
Cat. 4
Connecticut
Celebrating 15th Wedding Aniversary!!
Third Disney Cruise!!:thumbsup2

Yes!!
Thanks for keeping it up!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

We were on the Med repo in Aug and it was very relaxing (btw we are booked on the PC repo Aug 2008, so see you there!).


'The people on the Med cruise were so so nice, some had a meet in New York this weekend.'
Sounds a fab idea. I can't believe how this has become such an active thread already.

Here are our details for your list:
Joan
DS Tom 17
DD Sophie 15
Cat 7 6134
Late dining
Will stay at WDW after cruise in DVC
The Med cruise was excellent and the repo in 2008 will be fantastic, I did the repo in 2005 so know the route and cruise well.-Come and join the ( active) repo thread. It has a supporting website as well.

Did we agree on a name for the group yet??
I looked up Tortola and it means: Turtle Dove

We could put a twist on the name and call our group the: Turtle Tortolas and then if we do T-shirts,etc we can place a sea turtle on them. What do you think??
Or we could call the group: DCL"S sea Tortolas group?
Just tring to think of any idea?LOL
I have put the names to the front post and we can decide soon, lets get a few more joining us, I wan to ensure that new cruisers find us easy.

I think Andrew's making a list of potential name suggestions on the 1st post. I love the fact that Tortola means Turtle Dove - might be nice to include that in a logo..?

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/turtledove2jpgrZd78187.jpg

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

Just wanted to add a cruise style ticker to remind me of how long...

http://www.cruiseclocks.com/ticker/8422990984/ticker.png (http://www.cruiseclocks.com/)


Like the idea!

Just booked a 5 bed home in Orlando post cruise!

[CustardTart]

...Just booked a 5 bed home in Orlando post cruise!

Sounds like you've been pretty busy too, Andrew! Well done! :thumbsup2 And does your family still not know???

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Sounds like you've been pretty busy too, Andrew! Well done! :thumbsup2 And does your family still not know???

Yes they now know! and the kids love the Villa! only 18 months away!!!

We have always stayed onsite either/both Disney and Universal, I intend us to spread our wings more, with less Disney Parks.

[kritter]

Westport

Very cool we live a bit from you were up in Burlington...

Is this your first cruise??

[kritter]

Thanks Andrew for keeping the list up.

For our Oct. cruise we have a web page created too. Would we want to do something like that for our cruise?? I did it for the Oct. cruise. Just let me know..

Krisitn

[goingsouth]

GoingSouth:
Me: Joanne (47)
DH: John(57)
DD: Sara (13)
DD:Amanda (12)
Southwick, MA
Cat 7/11 6634/6635
Early dinner
2nd Cruise on DCL:cheer2:

[caitlinsdad]

Very cool we live a bit from you were up in Burlington...

Is this your first cruise?? Nope this will be cruise #2,
The first was the 7 day double dip cruise in 2006

[kritter]

GoingSouth:
Me: Joanne (47)
DH: John(57)
DD: Sara (13)
DD:Amanda (12)
Southwick, MA
Cat 7/11 6634/6635
Early dinner
2nd Cruise on DCL:cheer2:

Welcome Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Nope this will be cruise #2,
The first was the 7 day double dip cruise in 2006

Oh the double dip must have been nice.......

I love the cruise.......

[CustardTart]

Yes they now know! and the kids love the Villa! only 18 months away!!!

We have always stayed onsite either/both Disney and Universal, I intend us to spread our wings more, with less Disney Parks.

Sounds fab! :thumbsup2 There are some lovely villas out there! I hope to try villa rental someday as I know I would love the privacy... :cloud9:

GoingSouth:
Me: Joanne (47)
DH: John(57)
DD: Sara (13)
DD:Amanda (12)
Southwick, MA
Cat 7/11 6634/6635
Early dinner
2nd Cruise on DCL:cheer2:

:welcome: Joanne and family...

[Melcatfish]

Thanks Andrew for keeping the list up.

For our Oct. cruise we have a web page created too. Would we want to do something like that for our cruise?? I did it for the Oct. cruise. Just let me know..

Krisitn

Ooohh a webpage sounds fun!

Mel
x

[MephamKickliner09]

hello everyone!!! :wave2: my mom just made reservations and im very excited!!!:yay: my name is Samantha and i'll be 17 by the cruise. im going for my high school graduation and for my brothers middle school graduation. im going with my mom, dad and brother but not sure about my sister yet. Im very excited :banana:

~Samantha:cheer2:

[CustardTart]

:welcome: Samantha and family! :wave:

My DS will be 16 when we cruise, only he doesn't know I've booked it yet! ;) Have you and your family cruised with DCL before? :goodvibes

D'oh!!! I just read your sig!! Sorry, this is your second cruise, right...?

[MephamKickliner09]

:welcome: Samantha and family! :wave:

My DS will be 16 when we cruise, only he doesn't know I've booked it yet! ;) Have you and your family cruised with DCL before? :goodvibes

D'oh!!! I just read your sig!! Sorry, this is your second cruise, right...?

haha:laughing: yes this is mine and my family's second cruise. are you going to suprise your son right before the cruise??

[goingsouth]

thanks for the welcomes! I'm as excited about this as I am for the PC next year..I've been to Tortola and Virgin Gorda once---the most beautiful place ever..:love:

joanne

[Andrew DEREK UK]

218 posts in one week, what would that be in August 09?

Thanks Andrew for keeping the list up.

For our Oct. cruise we have a web page created too. Would we want to do something like that for our cruise?? I did it for the Oct. cruise. Just let me know..

Krisitn Great idea, we can link from the front.:thumbsup2

GoingSouth:
Me: Joanne (47)
DH: John(57)
DD: Sara (13)
DD:Amanda (12)
Southwick, MA
Cat 7/11 6634/6635
Early dinner
2nd Cruise on DCL:cheer2:Welcome and front page updated

Sounds fab! :thumbsup2 There are some lovely villas out there! I hope to try villa rental someday as I know I would love the privacy... :cloud9:



:welcome: Joanne and family... I have never done it before, fancied a change.

Ooohh a webpage sounds fun!

Mel
xAgree

hello everyone!!! :wave2: my mom just made reservations and im very excited!!!:yay: my name is Samantha and i'll be 17 by the cruise. im going for my high school graduation and for my brothers middle school graduation. im going with my mom, dad and brother but not sure about my sister yet. Im very excited :banana:

~Samantha:cheer2:Welcome,

If you can post your details in the format on page 1 post 1, I will put your details there.

[Melcatfish]

hello everyone!!! :wave2: my mom just made reservations and im very excited!!!:yay: my name is Samantha and i'll be 17 by the cruise. im going for my high school graduation and for my brothers middle school graduation. im going with my mom, dad and brother but not sure about my sister yet. Im very excited :banana:

~Samantha:cheer2:

Cool present - welcome aboard!

Mel
x

[CustardTart]

haha:laughing: yes this is mine and my family's second cruise. are you going to suprise your son right before the cruise??

Not sure I can pull that stunt again as I'm surprising him on Friday with a trip to WDW the very same day! :scared1: Poor boy - he'll never trust his crazy Disney-obsessed mother again!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl:

[m&p'smom]

Caitlin will be 12 on this trip too.

We will have to let them email each other when it gets closer...It would be nice for her to know somone since it is just the two of us on this trip!:chat:

[MephamKickliner09]

MephamKickliner09:
Me:Samantha (16) will be 17 by the cruise
Mom:Dorothy
Dad:Peter
DB:Michael (12) will be 14 by the cruise
Long Island, New York
Cat 9 2530/2532

[m&p'smom]

Corr you have all been so busy, a chatty group! I have updated page 1 post 1 and the details below are now there, thank you.

Ongoing you can refer this to ensure we know each others real names and also see Kids match ages etc for kids clubs, maybe lists of dinner early/late.

On the Med cruise nearer the time we did excursion lists as well



You are correct...This is a very busy group! Alot busier than the cruise I am taking next summer!

I Love the idea of the Excursion List it would be good to know others who are doing the same things.
:beach:

[CustardTart]

You are correct...This is a very busy group! Alot busier than the cruise I am taking next summer!
Ain't that the truth!!! :lmao:

...I Love the idea of the Excursion List it would be good to know others who are doing the same things.
:beach:
Absolutely! Just been looking at the excursions for the Mexican Riviera cruise and I can see that my DH and DS are going to want to do stuff together so I'm wondering if I'll be able to buddy up with someone to something a little more lady... :flower3:

[Disney Fans]

hello everyone!!! :wave2: my mom just made reservations and im very excited!!!:yay: my name is Samantha and i'll be 17 by the cruise. im going for my high school graduation and for my brothers middle school graduation. im going with my mom, dad and brother but not sure about my sister yet. Im very excited :banana:

~Samantha:cheer2:


WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:cheer2:

[msteddom]

Corr you have all been so busy, a chatty group! I have updated page 1 post 1 and the details below are now there, thank you.

Ongoing you can refer this to ensure we know each others real names and also see Kids match ages etc for kids clubs, maybe lists of dinner early/late.

On the Med cruise nearer the time we did excursion lists as well


I love this thread! I am really looking forward to meeting some new people! Off to finish my Christmas shopping!

Melissa

[kritter]

WELCOME SAMANTHA AND FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would be willing to start a website maybe with Andrews list then we could add all that info. to the site and then as we get other info. we can put it there too...Any thoughts???

Who is everyone booked with DCL or TA's??


I am totally bummed out was supposed to have surgery tomorrow and they had to cancel due to not being able to get the correct insurance authorizations...UGH!!!

[kritter]

Looks like this cruise is going to sell out quick...I was a bit surprised at the 09 itineraires!!!!!!!!!!!

[PrincessMom2002]

:welcome: to everyone who has joined in the past couple of days!! Wow you all have been busy! This is going to be one long, busy, fun thread by the time we cruise. :thumbsup2 We are off to a great start!

[PrincessMom2002]

Hi,

Just confirmed with my TA.. We are booked as well.. I was sooo happy she gave me $350.00 OBC plus the fifty dollar OBC for CC. So I am at four hundred..She is the best...

Here is our crew:

Kristin DW 36-when we cruise
Bruce DH 43-when we cruise
Hanna DD
Hope DD
Twins-ages 7 when we sail
Main Dining
Will stay a week before the cruise at DVC SSR...
Cat. 4
Connecticut
Celebrating 15th Wedding Aniversary!!
Third Disney Cruise!!

Kristin-

My DD will be 7 too when we sail. And I am trying to get my sister to come again with us along with her DD7 at cruise time and DD6 at cruise time. We've got alot of kids already in this group and it seems to be a good mix of ages. They are going to have fun!

[PrincessMom2002]

WELCOME SAMANTHA AND FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would be willing to start a website maybe with Andrews list then we could add all that info. to the site and then as we get other info. we can put it there too...Any thoughts???

Who is everyone booked with DCL or TA's??


I am totally bummed out was supposed to have surgery tomorrow and they had to cancel due to not being able to get the correct insurance authorizations...UGH!!!

Kristin-

A website would be wonderful! We did that for the cruise I went on in Oct. and it really helped come cruise time knowing who was who. We also posted pictures on it so we would recognize eachother.

We booked with DCL but are considering transferring to DU for the extra OBC. The person I booked our last cruise through is not happy that she doesn't have the res. But she gave no sort of OBC, and I only gave her the res. so she could get the commission. Not sure how to handle this.

How long will it take to get authorizations sorted out, do you think? I think you are the first person I've ever known of to say they were bummed about not having surgery! :rotfl2: Hopefully it will get squared away quickly, especially with the holidays.

[kritter]

Kristin-

My DD will be 7 too when we sail. And I am trying to get my sister to come again with us along with her DD7 at cruise time and DD6 at cruise time. We've got alot of kids already in this group and it seems to be a good mix of ages. They are going to have fun!

OOH my girls will love meeting your daughter. They have been emailing and writing to another girl on our cruise thread for our OCTOBER cruise. Maybe we could hook them up??

[PoohJen]

:wave: Hi Everybody!!!

Hey Andrew! Count us in!!! You may recall we sailed together on the Magic in August '06!

We just booked this while on the Wonder this weekend. Cast is me, DH John and DS Josh (will be 16), and DTwins Kieran and Ryan (they'll be 12 - yikes!).

And, can it be...we're sailing with the renowned CustardTart of Fun with Dick and Kaz fame?!!! How fun will that be!

And y'all already have 16 pages on this thread - what a riot! The time is sure to go by fast with this fun group!:thumbsup2

Looking forward to reading up on this thread.

TTFN!pirate:

[caitlinsdad]

Yes a chatty group, in under a couple weeks we have as many pages as
The cruise I just switch from. And that was started last Jan :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[PrincessMom2002]

OOH my girls will love meeting your daughter. They have been emailing and writing to another girl on our cruise thread for our OCTOBER cruise. Maybe we could hook them up??

Definitely! She tends to be somewhat shy but I think getting to know some kids prior to cruise time will bring her out of her shell. My DS (9 at cruise time) is so opposite of her. He's Mr. Social. LOL

[PrincessMom2002]

:wave: Hi Everybody!!!

Hey Andrew! Count us in!!! You may recall we sailed together on the Magic in August '06!

We just booked this while on the Wonder this weekend. Cast is me, DH John and DS Josh (will be 16), and DTwins Kieran and Ryan (they'll be 12 - yikes!).

And, can it be...we're sailing with the renowned CustardTart of Fun with Dick and Kaz fame?!!! How fun will that be!

And y'all already have 16 pages on this thread - what a riot! The time is sure to go by fast with this fun group!:thumbsup2

Looking forward to reading up on this thread.

TTFN!pirate:


WELCOME!!! I'm loving this!! All these people joining already!:woohoo:

[kritter]

Kristin-

A website would be wonderful! We did that for the cruise I went on in Oct. and it really helped come cruise time knowing who was who. We also posted pictures on it so we would recognize eachother.

We booked with DCL but are considering transferring to DU for the extra OBC. The person I booked our last cruise through is not happy that she doesn't have the res. But she gave no sort of OBC, and I only gave her the res. so she could get the commission. Not sure how to handle this.

How long will it take to get authorizations sorted out, do you think? I think you are the first person I've ever known of to say they were bummed about not having surgery! :rotfl2: Hopefully it will get squared away quickly, especially with the holidays.


The website seems to work out nicely then like you said we could post pics. etc...That is what we are doing for my Oct. cruise tooo..

I only asked about the TA since this cruise for Oct. many of us booked with one TA and got Great onboards as well as a group rate and we are getting some extras too for being a group. Palo's brunch or a welcome cocktail reception. The OB she gave me for this cruise was $400.00 if your interested maybe we could get a small group together with this TA and then we could all get a cheaper price and get the group ammenities. I can send you her info. if your interested. What is DU offering for OBC??Pm me if you want her info....

They say the authorization will be in another 72 hours. If you ask me I think someone at the DR. office messed up but not sure. OH, I was not excited to have the surgery really but was kind of mentally prepared if you know what I mean?? Plus, we had arranged someone to watch the kids etc.....Just kind of a pain if you know what I mean??!!!

Well, I guess it all happens for a reason!!! I was nervous that I would not be ok to go to the Hannah Montana concert next week but not a biggie now since not having the surgery.. Plus, the kids are going to freak when they find out they are going to the HM concert........

[kritter]

Definitely! She tends to be somewhat shy but I think getting to know some kids prior to cruise time will bring her out of her shell. My DS (9 at cruise time) is so opposite of her. He's Mr. Social. LOL

OOOh the twins will love it....I will have to send each other addresses and they could email and write.........

[caitlinsdad]

:wave: Hi Everybody!!!

Hey Andrew! Count us in!!! You may recall we sailed together on the Magic in August '06!

We just booked this while on the Wonder this weekend. Cast is me, DH John and DS Josh (will be 16), and DTwins Kieran and Ryan (they'll be 12 - yikes!).

And, can it be...we're sailing with the renowned CustardTart of Fun with Dick and Kaz fame?!!! How fun will that be!

And y'all already have 16 pages on this thread - what a riot! The time is sure to go by fast with this fun group!:thumbsup2

Looking forward to reading up on this thread.

TTFN!pirate:


Hi Poohjen

We too were part of the Aug 06 double Dip, :wave

[caitlinsdad]

WELCOME SAMANTHA AND FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would be willing to start a website maybe with Andrews list then we could add all that info. to the site and then as we get other info. we can put it there too...Any thoughts???

Who is everyone booked with DCL or TA's??


I am totally bummed out was supposed to have surgery tomorrow and they had to cancel due to not being able to get the correct insurance authorizations...UGH!!!

Sorry to hear about the insurance mix up.

We book directly with DCL, used a TA the first time, but feel more in control when I do it myself.

[kritter]

Anyone ever been to Tortola before??

We went to BVI-Brittish Gorda before to the BATHS~~It was GREAT!!!!

[Melcatfish]

Anyone ever been to Tortola before??

We went to BVI-Brittish Gorda before to the BATHS~~It was GREAT!!!!


Never been to the BVI but I have been reading up on the Baths as everyone says it is a great excursion. It looks gorgeous but I am a little worried that it will be difficult to access with small children as some of the reports say there is a quite steep rocky climb to get down there...

Mel
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[CustardTart]

This thread is really taking off! :thumbsup2 The thread for our Mexican Riviera cruise has just 74 posts and I'm pretty sure most of them are me - not that I'm desperate for company! Honest! :rolleyes: Hopefully it'll take off soon or it's going to be one lonely cruise...

A website sounds great! Let me know if I can help out in any way - I will need instructions but I'll do my best!!! ;)

...I am totally bummed out was supposed to have surgery tomorrow and they had to cancel due to not being able to get the correct insurance authorizations...Well, I guess it all happens for a reason!!! I was nervous that I would not be ok to go to the Hannah Montana concert next week but not a biggie now since not having the surgery.. Plus, the kids are going to freak when they find out they are going to the HM concert........

Hope the surgery thing gets sorted asap but love the positive spin you've got going on! :thumbsup2 :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

:wave: Hi Everybody!!!

Hey Andrew! Count us in!!! You may recall we sailed together on the Magic in August '06!

We just booked this while on the Wonder this weekend. Cast is me, DH John and DS Josh (will be 16), and DTwins Kieran and Ryan (they'll be 12 - yikes!)...

A big :welcome: to you guys too! :wave: And another 16 year old boy - not that I collect them or anything :eek: but I'll have one of my own by then so maybe they'll want to hook up...? :cool2:

...And, can it be...we're sailing with the renowned CustardTart of Fun with Dick and Kaz fame?!!! How fun will that be!Oh my! You're too kind... I'm blushing now and that is not a pretty look for me... :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: Seriously, it'll be fab to meet you all - just 20 months to go... :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[kritter]

Never been to the BVI but I have been reading up on the Baths as everyone says it is a great excursion. It looks gorgeous but I am a little worried that it will be difficult to access with small children as some of the reports say there is a quite steep rocky climb to get down there...

Mel
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Mel,

Funny, you should mention that. DH (Bruce) was saying how it was too bad the kids would not be old enough to be able to do the Baths. It was also very dark and the rocks were slippery in spots but it was very worth it and you got to see some great fish, and the baths were amazing...

While we were in there I was thinking what if they collapase,...???LOL!!!!!!!

[kritter]

This thread is really taking off! :thumbsup2 The thread for our Mexican Riviera cruise has just 74 posts and I'm pretty sure most of them are me - not that I'm desperate for company! Honest! :rolleyes: Hopefully it'll take off soon or it's going to be one lonely cruise...

A website sounds great! Let me know if I can help out in any way - I will need instructions but I'll do my best!!! ;)



Hope the surgery thing gets sorted asap but love the positive spin you've got going on! :thumbsup2 :goodvibes

I really can not wait to see the look on their faces on Wed. when we give them the box wrapped in Hannah Montana wrapping paper and tell them they are going to her concert....It is going to be priceless....

The website program is wicked easy and really user friendly...If I can do it anyone can do it...LOL!!!!!

Anything specific that we think we should included. On my cruise for OCT.. we have pages for kids, a list of all cruisers, dining times, then pages where we put pictures, and pages for each port...Sound OK????

[kritter]

Ugh!! Tonight well tomorrow they are prediciting more snow here and lots....UGH!! I hate winter!!!!!!!!!!

[CustardTart]

I really can not wait to see the look on their faces on Wed. when we give them the box wrapped in Hannah Montana wrapping paper and tell them they are going to her concert....It is going to be priceless...

Oooh any chance of photos, Kristin??? Would love to see their faces!!! :goodvibes

I've decided to surprise my DS with our trip tomorrow evening rather than waiting until the penny drops on the following morning. I'm copying an idea I saw on YouTube - getting him to read from a card that informs him of the trip while being filmed!!! Fingers crossed for a positive reaction... popcorn::

...Anything specific that we think we should included. On my cruise for OCT.. we have pages for kids, a list of all cruisers, dining times, then pages where we put pictures, and pages for each port...Sound OK????
Sounds great! :thumbsup2