August 29th, 2009--Eastern Magic...Let's Get it Started!

[TVEPFOX]

That little scale is going to see more action than me!

[TVEPFOX]

Thanks again for all your updates! You don't see anything so far that looks like it might develop into trouble for our cruise, right? Fingers crossed!:)

Nothing yet!

[annieL]

Tropical Storm Ana and Hurricane Bill! Looks like my DH Bill and I are already in the Carribean!

ann

[TVEPFOX]

Do what you did when you were 13 - stuff a sock in it! :rotfl:

Grace,

Thanks for the tip! Works like a charm. I used DH's socks as padding.

I'll be calling him Happy Feet all week! :rotfl2:

Michele

[TVEPFOX]

Tropical Storm Ana and Hurricane Bill! Looks like my DH Bill and I are already in the Carribean!

ann

Really? Those are your names? That's AWESOME!!! You should make t-shirts!

[annieL]

I just wanted to thank everyone for their advise on taking MK in a day! Especially Michele325. I looked up touringplans.com. They are great. i think we will do Dumbo do or Die. Wish us luck!

ann

[TVEPFOX]

Last cruise my family was given a tour of the bridge by the Captain. I thought I would share some pictures. Enjoy!

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae278/emmbaker/BridgeWing.jpg
Bridge Wing Starboard. This is one of the two wings that extends over the ship. The Captain stands on it to guide the ship into port.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae278/emmbaker/disneyanddisneycruise2008214.jpg
The Big Guy's Chair. Yes, I did try it out.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae278/emmbaker/disneyanddisneycruise2008218.jpg
Looking out to Sea. Everything looks so far away.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae278/emmbaker/disneyanddisneycruise2008220.jpg
Steering Wheel. It was so small I was surprised.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae278/emmbaker/disneyanddisneycruise2008221.jpg
Mission Control. Fins were out, we were told not to touch anything!

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae278/emmbaker/disneyanddisneycruise2008231.jpg
10 Decks Above the Ocean. This was awesome. Glass floor looking down.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae278/emmbaker/disneyanddisneycruise2008238.jpg
Charting Our Course

[Michele325]

I just wanted to thank everyone for their advise on taking MK in a day! Especially Michele325. I looked up touringplans.com. They are great. i think we will do Dumbo do or Die. Wish us luck!

ann

Glad I could help :) Don't forget to use fastpass and look at the fastpass when you get it to see when you can get another. A lot of times it is before you actually can use the fastpass. And atleast in the past you can use your fastpass AFTER the stated times on the ticket. Have fun!!!

[MN_Cruz'n]

OK, I've been "thinking" about packing, but...

We don't leave until the 27th...with the two DDs, and the need to do laundry almost daily, I'm thinking our packing will be done on the 26th:scared1:.

Between now and then there are like "a million" things to do (School Orientation, Shopping, house cleaning, lawn care, work).

I feel so insufficient...

[jel0511]

OK, I've been "thinking" about packing, but...

We don't leave until the 27th...with the two DDs, and the need to do laundry almost daily, I'm thinking our packing will be done on the 26th:scared1:.

Between now and then there are like "a million" things to do (School Orientation, Shopping, house cleaning, lawn care, work).

I feel so insufficient...

Don't worry about it!!!! We leave here on Fri afternoon and will do the bulk of the packing on Thursday.... I would like to get it done earlier, but I just can't. I'll pack our toilitries on Fri Morn after everyone is dressed for the wedding..... I just hope I"m leaving myself enough time. I keep reminding myself we'll be in FL for a week before the cruise, so if I've forogtten anything, I can pick it up there!!!! My biggest fear now is forgetting my FE stuff....

[TVEPFOX]

I'm packing again! Twice in one day. 3 bags down, 2 to go!!! Not counting 3 carry-ons!

The drink special of the day is Puerto Rican Rum on the rocks! It's 90 degrees here! Bottoms up!:drinking1

Wish you were here... Meghan's Bay St. Thomas!

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae278/emmbaker/MeghansBayStThomas.jpg

[luvMickey&Minnie]

Two quick questions for you veteran Disney cruisers:

1.) Are the "cribs" in the rooms Pack-n-Plays? If so, do they have the top part for small babies to sleep in or is it just open like a playpen?

2.) Are there beach umbrellas on Castaway Cay? If so, are they permanent or do you rent them?

Thanks for the info so far...its really helped a lot :cheer2:

[jmefox]

Two quick questions for you veteran Disney cruisers:

1.) Are the "cribs" in the rooms Pack-n-Plays? If so, do they have the top part for small babies to sleep in or is it just open like a playpen?

Thanks for the info so far...its really helped a lot :cheer2:

I have not actually seen one but from all the pics I have found the answer is yes
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2040628&page=1
and a DCL rep told me it was a portable crib, then added it is a pack n play

[fabumouse]

Two quick questions for you veteran Disney cruisers:

2.) Are there beach umbrellas on Castaway Cay? If so, are they permanent or do you rent them?



The umbrellas are there when you arrive. There aren't enough for everyone, but if you get off the ship promptly, you'll probably be able to find one. And it's not like Hawaii, where you have to pay a zillion dollars a day to find some shade. They were free in Feb. so I'm assuming they still are. :)

[jel0511]

GUESS WHAT!!!! I just found out that one of my neighbors is joining us!!! Isn't that wild!!!!

[Waltworshiper]

GUESS WHAT!!!! I just found out that one of my neighbors is joining us!!! Isn't that wild!!!!

Weren't you the one who said the ups man said he was delivering them all day? Now you know he wasn't kidding! One of our good friends ended up at a Sandals in Jamaica the same time as us, we had no idea until a few days before the trip, it was nice knowing someone else there!

[jel0511]

Weren't you the one who said the ups man said he was delivering them all day? Now you know he wasn't kidding! One of our good friends ended up at a Sandals in Jamaica the same time as us, we had no idea until a few days before the trip, it was nice knowing someone else there!

yeah that was me!!! The funny thing is that when he said that, they were the first people I though of......

[CastawayCayley]

My Geek Confession of the Day: I just got a new camera in the mail today and as I scrolled thru the settings it has I thought about how each one will be used on the cruise. "Fireworks setting? Pirates party of course. Party setting? Will come in handy at Rockin' Bar D. What? OMG! It has a food setting?? Now I have to document every meal for the TR I'm thinking of doing!" Yes... I squeed at a food setting on a camera. Quite loudly in fact.

I haven't even finished packing for the two-day trip I'm taking to New Hampshire tomorrow (departure time 5am) Well, the problem is I have a beer after every item I put in the bag. I'm up to 5. Woo hoo! :woohoo:

[Waltworshiper]

My Geek Confession of the Day: I just got a new camera in the mail today and as I scrolled thru the settings it has I thought about how each one will be used on the cruise. "Fireworks setting? Pirates party of course. Party setting? Will come in handy at Rockin' Bar D. What? OMG! It has a food setting?? Now I have to document every meal for the TR I'm thinking of doing!" Yes... I squeed at a food setting on a camera. Quite loudly in fact.

I haven't even finished packing for the two-day trip I'm taking to New Hampshire tomorrow (departure time 5am) Well, the problem is I have a beer after every item I put in the bag. I'm up to 5. Woo hoo! :woohoo:

I still need to read the book on our camera, I've just been winging it the last few months.

It may be interesting to see what you've ended up packing for tomorrows trip by the time you're finished tonight!:drinking1:drinking1:drinking1:drinking1

[CastawayCayley]

I still need to read the book on our camera, I've just been winging it the last few months.

It may be interesting to see what you've ended up packing for tomorrows trip by the time you're finished tonight!:drinking1:drinking1:drinking1:drinking1

So far I have 4 socks and a catchers mask...

How'm I doin?

:banana:

[Waltworshiper]

So far I have 4 socks and a catchers mask...

How'm I doin?

:banana:

So far, so good, I think you may need a few more beers!

[TVEPFOX]

So far I have 4 socks and a catchers mask...

How'm I doin?

:banana:

Those are some interesting items!

[cbkaity]

Hi everyone! I know I am joining pretty late in the game. Just found this thread and read MOST of the posts. We are first time cruisers. Me 45, DH 46, DD 8.
I booked Palo Sunday (only date left). Does this mean we dress formal or is that just for regular rotation? DH is afraid he will be overdressed in a tux! Looking forward to meeting all of you! DD is nervous about not knowing anyone. Happy packing!

[TVEPFOX]

Hi everyone! I know I am joining pretty late in the game. Just found this thread and read MOST of the posts. We are first time cruisers. Me 45, DH 46, DD 8.
I booked Palo Sunday (only date left). Does this mean we dress formal or is that just for regular rotation? DH is afraid he will be overdressed in a tux! Looking forward to meeting all of you! DD is nervous about not knowing anyone. Happy packing!

Better late than never, I always say.

Tell DH he'll be fine in a tux at Palo.

I have a 7 year old DD, they'll have a blast together. She's a chip off the old block!

[cbkaity]

Better late than never, I always say.

Tell DH he'll be fine in a tux at Palo.

I have a 7 year old DD, they'll have a blast together. She's a chip off the old block!
Great, thanks for the info! DH will be relieved.

[justhat]

The umbrellas are there when you arrive. There aren't enough for everyone, but if you get off the ship promptly, you'll probably be able to find one. And it's not like Hawaii, where you have to pay a zillion dollars a day to find some shade. They were free in Feb. so I'm assuming they still are. :)

I nominate you to get one for the the group. Maybe you can snag a hammock, load it with your stuff, and not use it all day too. ;)


Those pack n' plays do not have the bassinet insert for little babies. Just open like a playpen.

[lilmouse97]

Hi everyone! I know I am joining pretty late in the game. Just found this thread and read MOST of the posts. We are first time cruisers. Me 45, DH 46, DD 8.

Hey there! I started late too so no worries. Nice to meet.

So, happy.....I started the packing today! Whew! So much left though.

[gottolovedisney]

Those are some interesting items!

At least she will be able to pack 2 bras since she has 4 socks, right!?:goodvibes

[SleepyatDVC]

I'm all packed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1::yay:

Typing with one finger, just did the nails. :thumbsup2

Half day of work tomorrow and off to the airport at around 1pm. :banana:

Having dinner at WDW tomorrow evening!!!!!! :woohoo:

See you all soon!!!!!!!!!!! Happy packing!

[SleepyatDVC]

At least she will be able to pack 2 bras since she has 4 socks, right!?:goodvibes

hahaha!

maybe that's what the catcher's mask really was? lol.

[TVEPFOX]

Does anyone know anything about the showers in the gym/spa?

Is there a his and hers lockeroom?

Or are they co-ed?

Do the doors lock for privacy?
Could me and my guy share one of course to save water? *wink* *wink*

[Mojodisney]

I'm all packed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1::yay:

Typing with one finger, just did the nails. :thumbsup2

Half day of work tomorrow and off to the airport at around 1pm. :banana:

Having dinner at WDW tomorrow evening!!!!!! :woohoo:

See you all soon!!!!!!!!!!! Happy packing!

Have a great trip! We will see you on the cruise!:cool1:

[fabumouse]

I nominate you to get one for the the group. Maybe you can snag a hammock, load it with your stuff, and not use it all day too. ;)



Har Har, you. If you leave your stuff in a hammock to get lunch, I'm moving it. ;)

And you are not supposed to be here! Pack, woman!

[TVEPFOX]

I'm all packed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1::yay:

Typing with one finger, just did the nails. :thumbsup2

Half day of work tomorrow and off to the airport at around 1pm. :banana:

Having dinner at WDW tomorrow evening!!!!!! :woohoo:

See you all soon!!!!!!!!!!! Happy packing!

Bye Grace!

Have a safe flight!

We'll see you in Disney on Sunday!

[nycemschic]

FE gifts- DONE
New camera - Bought (my cell phone has a better pixel rating than my old camera)
Suitcases brought down from attic- as I type
Haircuts- after lunch today
Laundry - after haircuts
oil change- tomorrow
pedicure- thursday

Only two more days of work- leaving NY on Friday for a LONG drive south! But we get to stay at my MILs and an aunts and some cousins...

:cool1: we are sooo psyched!

[canadian princess]

You guys and all your packing. Nothing is in the suit cases yet!!!!:sad2:
I'll start after camping the next few days!!!

I have a question about registering for the kids clubs. My daughter is eleven. (So Ocean Quest I believe) When I completed my online registration (that I did!) there wasn't a section to sign her up. Is this because she is in the older group now????

[TVEPFOX]

Packing, so what else is new?

Found my corkscrew!! I need a bloody mary.

FYI, I was just on DCL's website, there are some spa openings!!!

[TVEPFOX]

FE gifts- DONE
New camera - Bought (my cell phone has a better pixel rating than my old camera)
Suitcases brought down from attic- as I type
Haircuts- after lunch today
Laundry - after haircuts
oil change- tomorrow
pedicure- thursday

Only two more days of work- leaving NY on Friday for a LONG drive south! But we get to stay at my MILs and an aunts and some cousins...

:cool1: we are sooo psyched!

Driving to Florida from New York and staying at your MIL's? You'll need this vacation! LOL

[MN_Cruz'n]

Does anyone know anything about the showers in the gym/spa?

Is there a his and hers lockeroom?

Or are they co-ed?

Do the doors lock for privacy?
Could me and my guy share one of course to save water? *wink* *wink*

TMI :eek:

Can you put a big sign on any one that you "use" so that I can be sure NOT to use it immediately after you...

[cbkaity]

Hey there! I started late too so no worries. Nice to meet.

So, happy.....I started the packing today! Whew! So much left though.

Thanks, glad I'm not the only one :). I am going to attempt packing today. I'll just be glad when I can kick back on the ship! 10 days and counting!

[nycemschic]

Thanks for telling us about the spa openings! I just booked a couples massage on Friday evening... what a way to end the vacation.

And yes, after driving 1500 miles locked in a car with DH and DD... yea... I could be a little stressed :scared1:

But actually hanging out at my MILs should be great- we get along really well. (My FIL is another story :confused3) They may even watch DD one night so we can hit Icebar- it's a place in Orlando that we saw on the travel channel-- the whole bar is like a walk in freezer set at 32 degrees- beer is served in ice mugs, vodka in ice shot glasses.

Say... does anyone have the times that we leave the different ports handy?

[lilmouse97]

for work today! Then to let the real fun begin! I can't wait to start more laundry, and fill the bags. Have all of the little man's clothes packed already! :)

Only 10 more days till I have my butt in a lounge chair, a cold drink in my hand and feeling the warm sun on my face! I can hardly stand the wait! :woohoo:

[lilmouse97]

Day Port Ashore Onboard
1 Port Canaveral - 4:00 p.m.
2 At Sea - -
3 At Sea - -
4 St. Maarten 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
5 St. Thomas/St. John 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
6 At Sea - -
7 Castaway Cay 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
8 Port Canaveral 7:35 a.m. -


Hope that is right.

[bellelinus]

You guys and all your packing. Nothing is in the suit cases yet!!!!:sad2:
I'll start after camping the next few days!!!

I have a question about registering for the kids clubs. My daughter is eleven. (So Ocean Quest I believe) When I completed my online registration (that I did!) there wasn't a section to sign her up. Is this because she is in the older group now????

That's it - I have one in Ocean Quest and my recollection from our NYE cruise is that you go with them the first day and sign something at the entrance to OQ and then they are good to go for the rest of the week . . . but nothing to do in advance or at the port.

[Thetowlers]

Driving to Florida from New York and staying at your MIL's? You'll need this vacation! LOL

We can top that...we leave from PA and drive about 17 hrs to FL this Friday night WITH my MIL and FIL (six of us in the vehicle)...!! Staying with brother and sister in law in New Port Richey, FL for a week prior to the cruise. Hope they have some cold refreshments ready for us poolside when we arrive this Saturday, I think we're going to need them! :scared1:

So far..have only packed our disney cruise refillable beer mugs from our last cruise :drinking1..and our pirate outfits! pirate:

[lilmouse97]

So far..have only packed our disney cruise refillable beer mugs from our last cruise :drinking1..and our pirate outfits! pirate:

But really aren't those a couple of the most important things????? ;)

[bellelinus]

Hopefully we will be in St Martin enjoying a day like this one showing my daughter the last time we were there . . .

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/bellelinus/47b7d801b3127cce85c1c5dab7bd0000003.jpg

[bellelinus]

My sympathies to those with long drives . . . I did the drive from NYC to Orlando a few times when the girls were younger and the memories are still fresh!:sad2::sad2::sad2:

[Cinderella1001]

Got DD all packed. Amazing she kept it to 1 suitcase with room for my clothes as well. I have to double up into her suitcase as DH will have some of his clothes in the bag with the formal stuff that the girls don't know about. I'm getting just a little stressed about picking up DDBF formal clothes and passport without her knowing. I also have to get the forms notorized before we leave as well. We are trying to keep the luggage to 1 per person and I am stuffing the FE's, their B-day gifts, surprise gifts into each. I'm going to have to take the luggage over to Fedex and have them weigh them early next week so if I am over the weight I can adjust them. If I pull this surprise off I will go down in history (with this family) that it was the best kept secret ever.

Now if I can just get DD to finish her reading project before Saturday. She has to get it done or she will be dragging it along with us. She tried out for High School cheer (made Varsity), and has All-Star cheerleading practices doubled up with camps and choreography. With all the extra cheer practices she will need the break.:cheer2:

[Waltworshiper]

We can top that...we leave from PA and drive about 17 hrs to FL this Friday night WITH my MIL and FIL (six of us in the vehicle)...!! Staying with brother and sister in law in New Port Richey, FL for a week prior to the cruise. Hope they have some cold refreshments ready for us poolside when we arrive this Saturday, I think we're going to need them! :scared1:

So far..have only packed our disney cruise refillable beer mugs from our last cruise :drinking1..and our pirate outfits! pirate:

We're driving from Delaware next Wed. Going to stop on the trip down just North of Savannah to give DH a break, he usually does all the driving, and usually drives straight through, but then he gets grumpy. Definitely don't want a grumpy dh on my vacation!!! My opinion is I have to pack all by myself, so he gets to drive all by himself.;) It should only take us about 14 1/2 to 15 hours total depending on if we hit any traffic. Unfortunately, it only takes about 10 mins for the boys to start arguing over something, so it will be a long 2 days. We figure we'll be poolside at the Radisson, with beers in hand, no later than 2pm on Thursday, with time for a swim before we watch the Wonder set sail later.:banana:

[JrZoeLeahMom]

I haven't even attempted to start packing as yet, I'm always until the last minute no matter how many times I say "not again, this is too much stress"...I just can't wait to get on the ship:woohoo:.

Haven't picked up DD5 pirate's costume yet, will try and go to Party City or Ricky's and get some packing done. Whew!!!

[Waltworshiper]

Got DD all packed. Amazing she kept it to 1 suitcase with room for my clothes as well. I have to double up into her suitcase as DH will have some of his clothes in the bag with the formal stuff that the girls don't know about. I'm getting just a little stressed about picking up DDBF formal clothes and passport without her knowing. I also have to get the forms notorized before we leave as well. We are trying to keep the luggage to 1 per person and I am stuffing the FE's, their B-day gifts, surprise gifts into each. I'm going to have to take the luggage over to Fedex and have them weigh them early next week so if I am over the weight I can adjust them. If I pull this surprise off I will go down in history (with this family) that it was the best kept secret ever.

Now if I can just get DD to finish her reading project before Saturday. She has to get it done or she will be dragging it along with us. She tried out for High School cheer (made Varsity), and has All-Star cheerleading practices doubled up with camps and choreography. With all the extra cheer practices she will need the break.:cheer2:

You could always ship a box down to the ship ahead of time with some of the FE's or their bday presents if you run out of room.

[Waltworshiper]

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug:

Had some new people join, so I am reposting

This is not the FE LIST, if you do ont want your name on this list, please pm me and I will remove it. It was just easier to cut and paste our current list. To see Final FE List, click on link in my signature below

This is a new list of people on our board that are getting together for the meet. Now others that are not participating in the FE can have their families listed here so we can all get to know one another before our trip. This is going to be known as the DISFRIENDS LIST. If you plan on coming to our meet it is by the Goofy Pool 3pm on Sail Day. If you would like to be added to this list, please pm me your info and I will be happy to add you to our list!

If you would like to get a rubber bracelet, Cigy7 is has some left, you can pick them up at the meet. You do not need to buy the bracelets to be part of the group, if you do want the bracelets, you must pm Cigy7 to order them. I believe they will be around $1.25 each, they are just a way to recognize our fellow disboarders at a glance while onboard.

V12diablo - Cabin's 1051 & 1053
Sue(DW), Laura DGM, DD-Allison-12, DS-Zachary-10(1051) Jason(DH), Rob, DS-Isaiah-7, DS-Zachary-13 (1053)

AnnieL - Cabin # 2017
Annie Marie & Bill, DD-Chloe-7, DD-Ava-5

jmchone0830 - Cabin #'s 2138-2140
Josie & Donald, DS-Stephen-13, DS-Ryan-11, DD-Megan-6,

4everluvDisney Cabin #2552 will give cabin as soon as it is assigned
Audrey, Doug, DGS-Spencer-6

ALLY092299 Cabin # 2556
Lori, DD-Ally-9

Lark1973 Cabin # 2633
Ron & Lallie, DS-Hal-7

MN Cruz'n - Cabin # 5520
Scott & Kristine, DD-Hannah-11, DD-Emma-7

RunDanceSkate - Cabin # 5522
Cindy & Michael, DS-Malcolm-15, DD-Montana-12

ydrj Cabin #5524
Yvonne & Doug, DS-Ryan-14, DD-Amanda-12

Cinderella1001 - Cabin #5629 & 5631
Celinda & John, DD-Jessica - 16 (Celebrating her Sweet 16), DD'sBFF-Courtney - 16 (Also Celebrating her Sweet 16)

racheltatt Cabin # 5650
Rachel & Matt

Chowboys Cabin #6006
Nasrin, DS-Aden-6, DS-Noah-10

nycemschic Cabin #6011
Sophia & Chris, DD-Kayleigh-9

Thetowlers Cabin #6067
Brian & Margie, DD-Rachel-6, DS-Shane-4

(with Thetowlers) #Cabin 6069
Alfred & Barbara, DD-Cheyene-13, DD-Montanna-10

Canadian Princess- Cabin # 6084
Bob & Anita, DD-11

taikolaw - Cabin # 6104
Rob & Sarah - Celebrating their first anniversary!

skiingwife - Cabin #'s 6134/6135
Steve & Melissa, DS-Spencer-16, DS-Alex-14, DS-Nick - 11

Michele325 (thegoofy5) Cabin # 6524/6526
Michele & Howard, DD-Marissa-10, DS-Noah-6, DS-Zachary-4

jmefox Cabin #6543
Jamie & Christopher, DS-Elliot-3mos

MakingScrapbooks Cabin #6547
Jan(Celebrating 40th Bday), DS-Michael-13, DS-Matthew-11, DD-Miranda-8

Mojodisney Cabin # 6550
Monique & Tim, DD-Elizabeth-7, DDF-Mikayla-7

Matdrew - Cabin # 6551
Edie, DS-Drew-11, DS-James-7, DD-Juliana-4

goofy4U Cabin #6552- will give cabin as soon as it is assigned
Alma & Mike, DD-Lorena-13

SleepyatDVC - Cabin #6562
Grace & Sam, DD-Emma-10, DD-Lauren-8

lilmouse97 - Cabin # 6564
Jessica & Eric, DS-Nykolas-4

My4PhillyGirls - Cabin # 6570
Joe, DD-Natalia-17, DD-Jenei-13, DD-Deyshia (Deja)-9

TVEPFOX - Cabin # 6636
Michele & Erik, DD-Mikayla

Bellelinus - Cabin #7020
Julie, DD-Elizabeth-17, DD-Katherine-14, DD-Meredith-12

Waltworshiper - Cabin #7022
Sharon & Walt, DS-Mark-11, DS-John-10, DS-Matthew-7

Jason & Brittany - Cabin 7024(with Waltworshiper) both celebrating bdays while onboard & 1st pregnancy

dineyloveNY - Cabin # 7060
Lynda, DD-Sarah-13, DS-David-10

2fordisney - Cabin # 7118
Rita & John Celebrating Anniversary and a birthday onboard

Castaway Cayley - Cabin #7128
Cayley & Paul, DS-Cameron-5

EyeDisneyCruise - Cabin # 7528
Trisha & Ben, DD-Alexandra-4, DS-Zachary - 2

The Fox Family Cabin #7631
Karen & Jerry, DS-Rick-15, DS-Will-15

gotoluvdisney - Cabin # 8002
JoAnn & John, DD-Gillian-13, DD-Allie-11, DS-Johnny-8

Fabumouse - Cabin # 8084
Mychelle & Aaron, DD-Kailey-8, DD-Madeleine-3

justhat - Cabin # 8088
Justine & Joey, DS-Henry-3

Cigy7 Cabin # 8556
Mike & Tara, DS-Chase-22mos, DD-Sienna-3 1/2

jel0511 Cabin # 8584
Lori & Darren, DD-Julianna-11, DS-Brandon-8

AzPirates- Cabin # 8594
Kerry & Sheila, DS-Tanner-13, DD-Cammi-11

If anyone else would like to be added to the list, please pm me your info and I will be glad to add it to the list! If you do not have enough posts to pm me, just post to the thread, I usually check in a couple times a day!

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[Lark1973]

Joining in late -- we booked our very 1st Disney Cruise about 2 mo ago, just discovered this forum today. Plan to skim through for tips, suggestions, and experiences from previous cruisers.

Our family is

me 53
DH 53
DS 7

We're flying down to Orlando from Wash., DC (live in the VA 'burbs) on 8/29 a.m.

We'd like to know more about things for our son, but we're especially interested in things that the 2 of us can do while he spends most of the day at the club. Also, recommendations abt which days/nights are best to do what.

We're doing shore excursions on 2 of the stops, but don't have anything planned for Castaway.

We'll have dinner at Palo on Sunday night.

Lots of stuff was already booked, natch, but we know we'll have a great time doing anything else that's available.

Do you make reservations or just line up for the shows?

Hope to meet some of you while we're on board.

:dance3:

[JrZoeLeahMom]

Can you recommend a car service to take us to the port and back? I did call Happy Limo but didn't like the attitude from one of the representative, so I'm looking for another car service.

Thanks for all your help!!

[bellelinus]

Joining in late -- we booked our very 1st Disney Cruise about 2 mo ago, just discovered this forum today. Plan to skim through for tips, suggestions, and experiences from previous cruisers.

Our family is

me 53
DH 53
DS 7

We're flying down to Orlando from Wash., DC (live in the VA 'burbs) on 8/29 a.m.

We'd like to know more about things for our son, but we're especially interested in things that the 2 of us can do while he spends most of the day at the club. Also, recommendations abt which days/nights are best to do what.

We're doing shore excursions on 2 of the stops, but don't have anything planned for Castaway.

We'll have dinner at Palo on Sunday night.

Lots of stuff was already booked, natch, but we know we'll have a great time doing anything else that's available.

Do you make reservations or just line up for the shows?

Hope to meet some of you while we're on board.

:dance3:

Welcome aboard! No reservations required for shows, and there are plenty of seats as well. If your son will stay with the club on Castaway Cay for at least a few hours, I recommend you and your husband go to Serenity Bay, the adult beach - it's lovely. Check out your navigator when you board the ship and look at some of the adult-oriented things they list - often there are wine and beer tastings, cooking programs, tours of parts of the ship, etc. You also might want to book something in the spa for the two of you. I'm sure all three of you will have a wonderful time!:cool1:

[bellelinus]

Can you recommend a car service to take us to the port and back? I did call Happy Limo but didn't like the attitude from one of the representative, so I'm looking for another car service.

Thanks for all your help!!

I used Happy Limo last time, got Robert for a driver, and was very happy. However, you could also try another service that I believe I can't post the name of but I will PM to you - I used them in the past with no problems.

[TVEPFOX]

We hired FL Tours to pick us and Mojo's family at our resorts. Very nice people. Will get us to port around 11:45, including a booze stop. I'm taking an empty bag for that!

[Michele325]

Just wanted to post the link to the FEE deck plans again.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/michele123/FEE-cabins-web.jpg

[JrZoeLeahMom]

I used Happy Limo last time, got Robert for a driver, and was very happy. However, you could also try another service that I believe I can't post the name of but I will PM to you - I used them in the past with no problems.

Thanks Bellelinus, that would be greatly appreciated!

[Lark1973]

Joining in late -- we booked our very 1st Disney Cruise about 2 mo ago, just discovered this forum today. Plan to skim through for tips, suggestions, and experiences from previous cruisers.

Our family is

me 53
DH 53
DS 7

We're flying down to Orlando from Wash., DC (live in the VA 'burbs) on 8/29 a.m.

We'd like to know more about things for our son, but we're especially interested in things that the 2 of us can do while he spends most of the day at the club. Also, recommendations abt which days/nights are best to do what.

We're doing shore excursions on 2 of the stops, but don't have anything planned for Castaway.

We'll have dinner at Palo on Sunday night.

Lots of stuff was already booked, natch, but we know we'll have a great time doing anything else that's available.

Do you make reservations or just line up for the shows?

Hope to meet some of you while we're on board.

[Lark1973]

Thanks for the response. How do we find out our cabin #?

Sorry for the extra posting (#2061). Please feel free to delete -- I couldn't figure out how to -- just edit.

[Michele325]

Anyone know where to buy Rum cakes at the ports we are visiting? A post on the main board gave me the biggest craving! I am buying more this trip.

[Cigy7]

Summer Cruise Bracelet

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss235/cigy7/proofdisney-1.jpg



Great News :goodvibes More ADULT sizes have become available. Please check the list. If you don't see your name and want to order please pm me.

Click me for the list (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33014709&postcount=1602)

[bellelinus]

Thanks for the response. How do we find out our cabin #?

Sorry for the extra posting (#2061). Please feel free to delete -- I couldn't figure out how to -- just edit.

If you log onto your reservation at disneycruiseline.com (you need your reservation number and the date of birth of the primary person on the reservation) you should be able to pull up your information, including your cabin number. If it says GTY then it will be assigned at some point before you get to the terminal; otherwise, you will see the actual cabin number - the first number tells you the deck number.

Don't worry about the double posting!:goodvibes

[justhat]

Lark - We live in DC, not too far from you. We're flying from Balto though.

JrZoeLeahMom - We are using Happy Limo too and used them in the past as well as just last week and had a great experience each time. We've also used Tiffany and like them as well, it was just that Happy Limo was mildly cheaper for the WDW-Port-Airport-WDW routes we've been doing recently (sharing the van with another family, hence going to the airport then WDW).

[TVEPFOX]

Hard core packing! I think the end is near. 4 bags D.O.N.E. 1 more to go.

To celebrate I propose a toast to the great state of New York. I raise my Long Island Iced Tea! Bottoms Up!

[TVEPFOX]

Great News :goodvibes More ADULT sizes have become available. Please check the list. If you don't see your name and want to order please pm me.

Click me for the list (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33014709&postcount=1602)

I hope the men in the group don't look "odd" wearing those bracelets.

[Cigy7]

I hope the men in the group don't look "odd" wearing those bracelets.

I already checked it out looks great. GQ material
http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss235/cigy7/Wristband.jpg

[TVEPFOX]

Cue the crisis music! Breaking News!

Bill is a Major Hurricane. Category 3.

Want to see the black cloud over my head??? (Yes, I'm cursed when it comes to flying). We won't be able to fly out Sunday morning. Winds expected to be 100 mph off the coast.

Only me.:headache:

[jel0511]

Cue the crisis music! Breaking News!

Bill is a Major Hurricane. Category 3.

Want to see the black cloud over my head??? (Yes, I'm cursed when it comes to flying). We won't be able to fly out Sunday morning. Winds expected to be 100 mph off the coast.

Only me.:headache:

i wouldn't worry about it, they'll just take a more western approach. You'll get in......

[TVEPFOX]

i wouldn't worry about it, they'll just take a more western approach. You'll get in......

Gosh, I hope you're right.:goodvibes

The problem is, Albany Int'l Airport (what a joke) doesn't store equipment overnight. In plain english, planes can't park there. They have to be flown in each morning because the place is too small. Our plane comes from the SWA hub in BWI. My buddy does p.r. for the airport, lucky for me he'll call me the night before with an update.

UGH!!! I just want to get out of New York!! I've been looking forward to this vacation for 11 months. Give a girl a break we've had a tough year. :)

[jel0511]

Gosh, I hope you're right.:goodvibes

The problem is, Albany Int'l Airport (what a joke) doesn't store equipment overnight. In plain english, planes can't park there. They have to be flown in each morning because the place is too small. Our plane comes from the SWA hub in BWI. My buddy does p.r. for the airport, lucky for me he'll call me the night before with an update.

UGH!!! I just want to get out of New York!! I've been looking forward to this vacation for 11 months. Give a girl a break we've had a tough year. :)

Your flight might be late, due to them having to fly westerly, but you'll get out. The only thing that would cause you a problem is that it changes course and hits BWI.

[cbkaity]

Gottolovedisney, thanks for the email, DD Kaitlyn is really shy when she first meets someone but I know she would like to get to know some kids before the cruise. :)

[Lark1973]

Haven't posted enough to PM yet, so wanted to request 3 bracelets: 2 adult, 1 child.

When/how do we pay for them?

Thanks!

[Lark1973]

Haven't posted enough to PM, but we'd like to be on your DIS board list (understand that the FE/FFE list is closed).

Annandale Threesome - Cabin #2633
Ron & Lallie, DS Hal 7

[cbkaity]

Hi Cigy7, we would like to order bracelets but I guess I don't have enough post to PM you.
We are Suzanne & Dan & DD Kaitlyn 8 in #6090. Please let me know what I need to do to order. FYI, the bracelet looks great! thumbsup2

[jmefox]

just finished a marathon day of shopping -- now to fit it all into the suitcases

[Lark1973]

Lark - We live in DC, not too far from you. We're flying from Balto though.

JrZoeLeahMom - We are using Happy Limo too and used them in the past as well as just last week and had a great experience each time. We've also used Tiffany and like them as well, it was just that Happy Limo was mildly cheaper for the WDW-Port-Airport-WDW routes we've been doing recently (sharing the van with another family, hence going to the airport then WDW).
Hey, justhat:

We'll be in cabin 2633, if you'd like to stop by while you're on board.

[Michele325]

So it looks like Bill will be far enough out to sea and/or north not to affect our cruise. There is nothing BEHIND Bill yet to worry about, right??? It looks good to me, hoping I am right ;)

I am just hoping to get out tomorrow. 70% chance of thunderstorms here in MI and 60% in FL.

[Michele325]

It was suggested to me that I ask about putting my youngest DS in the 5-7 year old group in the club so he could be with my other DS (6) but he is JUST 4 (as in today) so I am hesitant to ask. He HATED flounders at 2.5, and I really want him to have a good experience, not to mention some alone adult time! He doesn't like new places (adopted 2 years ago at 25 months) but will go anywhere with his brother. What do you think? He has had a year of preschool.

[TVEPFOX]

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/east/tatl/ft-l.jpg

Here's the latest image from the NHC. Bill is crazy big!!! Thank God he's staying away from land.

Look behind Bill and what do you see??? N.O.T.H.I.N.G

Like I said before, when a storm of Bill's strength moves through the water it makes it difficult for another system to form behind it.

Let's hope it stays that way. It takes two weeks for a storm to develop. I would NOT sound the all clear until Friday the 21st.

[TVEPFOX]

It's looking good for the Baker family this morning.

I got 98% of our packing done last night. DH is proud of me, we've never been this prepared before.

I did sit down and check all our documents, good thing, our Magical Express tickets and tags were wrong. Disney was great and fixed everything over the phone!

I also managed to get an early flight, non-stop going home and saved a few bucks! We'll get to fly back with gottolovedisney's family. The kids will love that!

Still so much to do... bank, post office, pay bills! Tonight I'm taking my Mom to the American Idol concert, I got her back stage passes to meet the singers. She loves that show! Tomorrow a relaxing morning at the spa, just what Mommy needs.

Enjoy your day!

[Waltworshiper]

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug:

Had some new people join, so I am reposting

This is not the FE LIST, if you do ont want your name on this list, please pm me and I will remove it. It was just easier to cut and paste our current list. To see Final FE List, click on link in my signature below

This is a new list of people on our board that are getting together for the meet. Now others that are not participating in the FE can have their families listed here so we can all get to know one another before our trip. This is going to be known as the DISFRIENDS LIST. If you plan on coming to our meet it is by the Goofy Pool 3pm on Sail Day. If you would like to be added to this list, please pm me your info and I will be happy to add you to our list!

If you would like to get a rubber bracelet, Cigy7 again has adult and youth sizes left as of 8/19, you must pm him to order, then you can pick them up and pay for them at the meet. You do not need to buy the bracelets to be part of the group. I believe they will be around $1.25 each, they are just a way to recognize our fellow disboarders at a glance while onboard.

V12diablo - Cabin's 1051 & 1053
Sue(DW), Laura DGM, DD-Allison-12, DS-Zachary-10(1051) Jason(DH), Rob, DS-Isaiah-7, DS-Zachary-13 (1053)

AnnieL - Cabin # 2017
Annie Marie & Bill, DD-Chloe-7, DD-Ava-5

jmchone0830 - Cabin #'s 2138-2140
Josie & Donald, DS-Stephen-13, DS-Ryan-11, DD-Megan-6,

4everluvDisney Cabin #2552 will give cabin as soon as it is assigned
Audrey, Doug, DGS-Spencer-6

ALLY092299 Cabin # 2556
Lori, DD-Ally-9

Lark1973 Cabin # 2633
Ron & Lallie, DS-Hal-7

MN Cruz'n - Cabin # 5520
Scott & Kristine, DD-Hannah-11, DD-Emma-7

RunDanceSkate - Cabin # 5522
Cindy & Michael, DS-Malcolm-15, DD-Montana-12

ydrj Cabin #5524
Yvonne & Doug, DS-Ryan-14, DD-Amanda-12

Cinderella1001 - Cabin #5629 & 5631
Celinda & John, DD-Jessica - 16 (Celebrating her Sweet 16), DD'sBFF-Courtney - 16 (Also Celebrating her Sweet 16)

racheltatt Cabin # 5650
Rachel & Matt

Chowboys Cabin #6006
Nasrin, DS-Aden-6, DS-Noah-10

nycemschic Cabin #6011
Sophia & Chris, DD-Kayleigh-9

Thetowlers Cabin #6067
Brian & Margie, DD-Rachel-6, DS-Shane-4

(with Thetowlers) #Cabin 6069
Alfred & Barbara, DD-Cheyene-13, DD-Montanna-10

Canadian Princess- Cabin # 6084
Bob & Anita, DD-11

cbkaity Cabin # 6090
Suzanne & Dan, DD-Kaitlyn

taikolaw - Cabin # 6104
Rob & Sarah - Celebrating their first anniversary!

skiingwife - Cabin #'s 6134/6135
Steve & Melissa, DS-Spencer-16, DS-Alex-14, DS-Nick - 11

Michele325 (thegoofy5) Cabin # 6524/6526
Michele & Howard, DD-Marissa-10, DS-Noah-6, DS-Zachary-4

jmefox Cabin #6543
Jamie & Christopher, DS-Elliot-3mos

MakingScrapbooks Cabin #6547
Jan(Celebrating 40th Bday), DS-Michael-13, DS-Matthew-11, DD-Miranda-8

Mojodisney Cabin # 6550
Monique & Tim, DD-Elizabeth-7, DDF-Mikayla-7

Matdrew - Cabin # 6551
Edie, DS-Drew-11, DS-James-7, DD-Juliana-4

goofy4U Cabin #6552- will give cabin as soon as it is assigned
Alma & Mike, DD-Lorena-13

SleepyatDVC - Cabin #6562
Grace & Sam, DD-Emma-10, DD-Lauren-8

lilmouse97 - Cabin # 6564
Jessica & Eric, DS-Nykolas-4

My4PhillyGirls - Cabin # 6570
Joe, DD-Natalia-17, DD-Jenei-13, DD-Deyshia (Deja)-9

TVEPFOX - Cabin # 6636
Michele & Erik, DD-Mikayla

Bellelinus - Cabin #7020
Julie, DD-Elizabeth-17, DD-Katherine-14, DD-Meredith-12

Waltworshiper - Cabin #7022
Sharon & Walt, DS-Mark-11, DS-John-10, DS-Matthew-7

Jason & Brittany - Cabin 7024(with Waltworshiper) both celebrating bdays while onboard & 1st pregnancy

dineyloveNY - Cabin # 7060
Lynda, DD-Sarah-13, DS-David-10

2fordisney - Cabin # 7118
Rita & John Celebrating Anniversary and a birthday onboard

Castaway Cayley - Cabin #7128
Cayley & Paul, DS-Cameron-5

EyeDisneyCruise - Cabin # 7528
Trisha & Ben, DD-Alexandra-4, DS-Zachary - 2

The Fox Family Cabin #7631
Karen & Jerry, DS-Rick-15, DS-Will-15

gotoluvdisney - Cabin # 8002
JoAnn & John, DD-Gillian-13, DD-Allie-11, DS-Johnny-8

Fabumouse - Cabin # 8084
Mychelle & Aaron, DD-Kailey-8, DD-Madeleine-3

justhat - Cabin # 8088
Justine & Joey, DS-Henry-3

Cigy7 Cabin # 8556
Mike & Tara, DS-Chase-22mos, DD-Sienna-3 1/2

jel0511 Cabin # 8584
Lori & Darren, DD-Julianna-11, DS-Brandon-8

AzPirates- Cabin # 8594
Kerry & Sheila, DS-Tanner-13, DD-Cammi-11

If anyone else would like to be added to the list, please pm me your info and I will be glad to add it to the list! If you do not have enough posts to pm me, just post to the thread, I usually check in a couple times a day!

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug:

[fabumouse]

It was suggested to me that I ask about putting my youngest DS in the 5-7 year old group in the club so he could be with my other DS (6)

I would absolutely sign him in there for the first day and just explain the situation to the staff. If it doesn't work out, you can switch later (we moved my DD out of the younger club last time so she could be with a friend and it was very easy). Good luck!:)

[cbkaity]

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug:

Had some new people join, so I am reposting

This is not the FE LIST, if you do ont want your name on this list, please pm me and I will remove it. It was just easier to cut and paste our current list. To see Final FE List, click on link in my signature below

This is a new list of people on our board that are getting together for the meet. Now others that are not participating in the FE can have their families listed here so we can all get to know one another before our trip. This is going to be known as the DISFRIENDS LIST. If you plan on coming to our meet it is by the Goofy Pool 3pm on Sail Day. If you would like to be added to this list, please pm me your info and I will be happy to add you to our list!

If you would like to get a rubber bracelet, Cigy7 again has adult and youth sizes left as of 8/19, you must pm him to order, then you can pick them up and pay for them at the meet. You do not need to buy the bracelets to be part of the group. I believe they will be around $1.25 each, they are just a way to recognize our fellow disboarders at a glance while onboard.

V12diablo - Cabin's 1051 & 1053
Sue(DW), Laura DGM, DD-Allison-12, DS-Zachary-10(1051) Jason(DH), Rob, DS-Isaiah-7, DS-Zachary-13 (1053)

AnnieL - Cabin # 2017
Annie Marie & Bill, DD-Chloe-7, DD-Ava-5

jmchone0830 - Cabin #'s 2138-2140
Josie & Donald, DS-Stephen-13, DS-Ryan-11, DD-Megan-6,

4everluvDisney Cabin #2552 will give cabin as soon as it is assigned
Audrey, Doug, DGS-Spencer-6

ALLY092299 Cabin # 2556
Lori, DD-Ally-9

Lark1973 Cabin # 2633
Ron & Lallie, DS-Hal-7

MN Cruz'n - Cabin # 5520
Scott & Kristine, DD-Hannah-11, DD-Emma-7

RunDanceSkate - Cabin # 5522
Cindy & Michael, DS-Malcolm-15, DD-Montana-12

ydrj Cabin #5524
Yvonne & Doug, DS-Ryan-14, DD-Amanda-12

Cinderella1001 - Cabin #5629 & 5631
Celinda & John, DD-Jessica - 16 (Celebrating her Sweet 16), DD'sBFF-Courtney - 16 (Also Celebrating her Sweet 16)

racheltatt Cabin # 5650
Rachel & Matt

Chowboys Cabin #6006
Nasrin, DS-Aden-6, DS-Noah-10

nycemschic Cabin #6011
Sophia & Chris, DD-Kayleigh-9

Thetowlers Cabin #6067
Brian & Margie, DD-Rachel-6, DS-Shane-4

(with Thetowlers) #Cabin 6069
Alfred & Barbara, DD-Cheyene-13, DD-Montanna-10

Canadian Princess- Cabin # 6084
Bob & Anita, DD-11

taikolaw - Cabin # 6104
Rob & Sarah - Celebrating their first anniversary!

skiingwife - Cabin #'s 6134/6135
Steve & Melissa, DS-Spencer-16, DS-Alex-14, DS-Nick - 11

Michele325 (thegoofy5) Cabin # 6524/6526
Michele & Howard, DD-Marissa-10, DS-Noah-6, DS-Zachary-4

jmefox Cabin #6543
Jamie & Christopher, DS-Elliot-3mos

MakingScrapbooks Cabin #6547
Jan(Celebrating 40th Bday), DS-Michael-13, DS-Matthew-11, DD-Miranda-8

Mojodisney Cabin # 6550
Monique & Tim, DD-Elizabeth-7, DDF-Mikayla-7

Matdrew - Cabin # 6551
Edie, DS-Drew-11, DS-James-7, DD-Juliana-4

goofy4U Cabin #6552- will give cabin as soon as it is assigned
Alma & Mike, DD-Lorena-13

SleepyatDVC - Cabin #6562
Grace & Sam, DD-Emma-10, DD-Lauren-8

lilmouse97 - Cabin # 6564
Jessica & Eric, DS-Nykolas-4

My4PhillyGirls - Cabin # 6570
Joe, DD-Natalia-17, DD-Jenei-13, DD-Deyshia (Deja)-9

TVEPFOX - Cabin # 6636
Michele & Erik, DD-Mikayla

Bellelinus - Cabin #7020
Julie, DD-Elizabeth-17, DD-Katherine-14, DD-Meredith-12

Waltworshiper - Cabin #7022
Sharon & Walt, DS-Mark-11, DS-John-10, DS-Matthew-7

Jason & Brittany - Cabin 7024(with Waltworshiper) both celebrating bdays while onboard & 1st pregnancy

dineyloveNY - Cabin # 7060
Lynda, DD-Sarah-13, DS-David-10

2fordisney - Cabin # 7118
Rita & John Celebrating Anniversary and a birthday onboard

Castaway Cayley - Cabin #7128
Cayley & Paul, DS-Cameron-5

EyeDisneyCruise - Cabin # 7528
Trisha & Ben, DD-Alexandra-4, DS-Zachary - 2

The Fox Family Cabin #7631
Karen & Jerry, DS-Rick-15, DS-Will-15

gotoluvdisney - Cabin # 8002
JoAnn & John, DD-Gillian-13, DD-Allie-11, DS-Johnny-8

Fabumouse - Cabin # 8084
Mychelle & Aaron, DD-Kailey-8, DD-Madeleine-3

justhat - Cabin # 8088
Justine & Joey, DS-Henry-3

Cigy7 Cabin # 8556
Mike & Tara, DS-Chase-22mos, DD-Sienna-3 1/2

jel0511 Cabin # 8584
Lori & Darren, DD-Julianna-11, DS-Brandon-8

AzPirates- Cabin # 8594
Kerry & Sheila, DS-Tanner-13, DD-Cammi-11

If anyone else would like to be added to the list, please pm me your info and I will be glad to add it to the list! If you do not have enough posts to pm me, just post to the thread, I usually check in a couple times a day!

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug:

We would like to be added to the list.
cbkaity cabin #6090
Suzanne & Dan DD Kaitlyn 8
Thanks!

[Waltworshiper]

We would like to be added to the list.
cbkaity cabin #6090
Suzanne & Dan DD Kaitlyn 8
Thanks!

No problem, I am happy to add you to the list. I put you on the list on the previous page. It will not show in your post where it is quoted though, it does not update quotes when I add names, but it is on the list.:goodvibes

[cbkaity]

No problem, I am happy to add you to the list. I put you on the list on the previous page. It will not show in your post where it is quoted though, it does not update quotes when I add names, but it is on the list.:goodvibes

Thank you! Sorry I didn't see it the first time. Running in too many different directions! Didn't mean to include the whole list in my post either. Oops

[Cigy7]

Okay I added more people to the Bracelets list. If your name is on this list (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33014709&postcount=1602) then your counted. If you want bracelets I still have plenty pm me.
Mike

[Waltworshiper]

Thank you! Sorry I didn't see it the first time. Running in too many different directions! Didn't mean to include the whole list in my post either. Oops

Not a problem, I had added you back to the list after your post.

If anyone else would like to be put on the list, let me know!

[bellelinus]

Look behind Bill and what do you see??? N.O.T.H.I.N.G

Like I said before, when a storm of Bill's strength moves through the water it makes it difficult for another system to form behind it.

Let's hope it stays that way. It takes two weeks for a storm to develop. I would NOT sound the all clear until Friday the 21st.

Fingers crossed that you are right:cool1::cool1::cool1:

[bellelinus]

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t162/rnrgirl76/Caribbean%20Adventure%202005/15bb.jpg

[gottolovedisney]

It's looking good for the Baker family this morning.

I got 98% of our packing done last night. DH is proud of me, we've never been this prepared before.

I did sit down and check all our documents, good thing, our Magical Express tickets and tags were wrong. Disney was great and fixed everything over the phone!

I also managed to get an early flight, non-stop going home and saved a few bucks! We'll get to fly back with gottolovedisney's family. The kids will love that!

Still so much to do... bank, post office, pay bills! Tonight I'm taking my Mom to the American Idol concert, I got her back stage passes to meet the singers. She loves that show! Tomorrow a relaxing morning at the spa, just what Mommy needs.

Enjoy your day!

Backstage passes- how cool is that!! My kids are super jealous!

[justhat]

It was suggested to me that I ask about putting my youngest DS in the 5-7 year old group in the club so he could be with my other DS (6) but he is JUST 4 (as in today) so I am hesitant to ask. He HATED flounders at 2.5, and I really want him to have a good experience, not to mention some alone adult time! He doesn't like new places (adopted 2 years ago at 25 months) but will go anywhere with his brother. What do you think? He has had a year of preschool.

Actually, I think I would ask for the 6yo to be in the younger group if you don't think he'd mind. If your just turned 4yo doesn't like new places much, and didn't like Flounders last cruise, he might be more comfortable around his own age kids, with his brother there as well. I say this only because last year we cruised with my SIL and her kids were 7yo and turned 5yo on the trip. The 5yo is very shy and would only go to the clubs if his sister went (even though my daughter, his cousin, was there), but didn't really like the 5-7 group because there were a lot of older kids that sort of intimidated him and the activities were a little above his interest level as well. He was in pre-k at the time, so his class at school was mostly 4yos/young 5yos, so I guess that's why he liked the 3-4 group better. His sister just moved down to the 3-4 group often (she was 7yo) and she was fine with it for the most part.

[JrZoeLeahMom]

Thanks Bellinus and TVEPFOX for the transportation info.

I did book with FL Tours, they were able to accommodate all 11 of us.

:cheer2::yay::cheer2:

[MN_Cruz'n]

Wow...pretty quiet here...

Is everyone packing? I know some are already in transit to WDW, but...

[jel0511]

Wow...pretty quiet here...

Is everyone packing? I know some are already in transit to WDW, but...

I was... just got me and the kids finished... DH is on his own...

[Mojodisney]

Wow...pretty quiet here...

Is everyone packing? I know some are already in transit to WDW, but...

Still here. Just been busy with work, finishing up FE's, and trying to pack and clean my house. Distracted by new season of Top Chef last night:happytv:

We leave Monday 6 am so will finish Sunday night. Will be tight since we are hosting a dinner party for 12 on Sunday afternoon. Thank goodness it is at our friends house so we don't have to clean up afterwards.:cheer2:

[Waltworshiper]

Love seeing the pictures Julie!

Finished packing the kids last night, will hopefully finish dh and myself today, with the exception of some last minute laundry:laundy:, although we don't leave unitl Wed am. Very jealous of those leaving this coming weekend, but wish you all safe journey's.:goodvibes

[fabumouse]

Wow...pretty quiet here...

Is everyone packing? I know some are already in transit to WDW, but...

I know - so quiet after all the chit chat. :) We are leaving Sunday morn. for WDW and I've been running around like crazy doing things like haircuts, getting food for the dog, stuff for the house-sitter, preparing the tips (ouch), and now we're going back to Target to see if I can find a clear shoe holder. Oh, and some heel lifts for a short person who wants to ride Soarin'. ;)

[bellelinus]

I'm still here - I might be one of the last to leave (on Friday the 28th) so I can turn out the lights here on the thread when I go:laughing:

And I will be packing a week from today and no earlier (really).

[jmaya]

Seems as though I will be the one shutting the lights out. I'm leaving Saturday morning. I'm with you I also will be packing in a week although I do have a few things ready and placed them on the dinning room table. My children and I are counting the days. I can't wait!!!:goodvibes

[TVEPFOX]

I had a busy morning running errands. Time to work on my tan by the pool.

[TVEPFOX]

Last cruise I shut off the lights on board with my Blackberry. Then I shut off my bb!

[bellelinus]

Seems as though I will be the one shutting the lights out. I'm leaving Saturday morning. I'm with you I also will be packing in a week although I do have a few things ready and placed them on the dinning room table. My children and I are counting the days. I can't wait!!!:goodvibes

Then I will wave to you as I leave on Friday and let you turn the lights out as you go:goodvibes

I have some cruise things in a pile (pirate costumes, FE gifts, etc.) but will not pack clothes and toiletries until next Thursday. The last time I packed in advance I ended up forgetting a toothbrush:rotfl: and had to buy one.

[My4PhillyGirls]

I have internet access at my timeshare for those that are coming later and may have park or weather questions:thumbsup2

Joe

[Waltworshiper]

Then I will wave to you as I leave on Friday and let you turn the lights out as you go:goodvibes

I have some cruise things in a pile (pirate costumes, FE gifts, etc.) but will not pack clothes and toiletries until next Thursday. The last time I packed in advance I ended up forgetting a toothbrush:rotfl: and had to buy one.

I forgot dh's black socks for formal night, thakfully I thought of it before we left for the port and were able to run to a Walmart!

[My4PhillyGirls]

I forgot dh's black socks for formal night, thakfully I thought of it before we left for the port and were able to run to a Walmart!

I'm bringing an extra set of cufflinks just incase someone forgets or can't find them:confused3

Eating dinner could be a disaster without them:)

Joe

[My4PhillyGirls]

Just got off of the NASA website. There will be a launch on August 25th at 1:36 a.m.:scared1:

For those of you coming down early and staying in PC, don't fall out of bed:rotfl:

Joe

[Mojodisney]

Just got off of the NASA website. There will be a launch on August 25th at 1:36 a.m.:scared1:

For those of you coming down early and staying in PC, don't fall out of bed:rotfl:

Joe

We may have to stay up late for that. I wonder if there is a EMH park that night:rolleyes1

[Cigy7]

Okay people getting down to the 11th hour with the bracelets. Any one who is anyone will have one or maybe even 2 on. I still have plenty left of both sizes. There was a mix up with the order so I did end up with more adult sizes then I thought. The price is currently at a whooping 1.05 per bracelet. The more we sell the cheaper they get. Spend some of your vacation money early . Best bargain on the ship. Be Cool :cool1::cool1:

If your name is not on this list (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33014709&postcount=1602) Well then you are just not cool :cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

[MakingScrapbooks]

Okay people getting down to the 11th hour with the bracelets. Any one who is anyone will have one or maybe even 2 on. I still have plenty left of both sizes. There was a mix up with the order so I did end up with more adult sizes then I thought. The price is currently at a whooping 1.05 per bracelet. The more we sell the cheaper they get. Spend some of your vacation money early . Best bargain on the ship. Be Cool :cool1::cool1:

If your name is not on this list (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33014709&postcount=1602) Well then you are just not cool :cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:


I'm so glad to be cool!! :yay: :cheer2: :rotfl2:

[TVEPFOX]

Okay people getting down to the 11th hour with the bracelets. Any one who is anyone will have one or maybe even 2 on. I still have plenty left of both sizes. There was a mix up with the order so I did end up with more adult sizes then I thought. The price is currently at a whooping 1.05 per bracelet. The more we sell the cheaper they get. Spend some of your vacation money early . Best bargain on the ship. Be Cool :cool1::cool1:

If your name is not on this list (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33014709&postcount=1602) Well then you are just not cool :cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

I'm so cool I should have bracelets from my wrists to my elbows! I bet they would make good ankle bracelets too!:cool1:

[TVEPFOX]

I'll be the first to admit it, I'm not a mathematician.

We're now up to six suitcases, the most allowed by law! I had some shuffling to do when DH added his golf balls to the bags.

What's on tap for tonight????:drinking1:drinking1

In honor of the great state of Florida or Flo Rida... fuzzy navels! I'll be coming to see ya real soon!

[TVEPFOX]

I'll be the first to admit it, I'm not a mathematician.

We're now up to six suitcases, the most allowed by law! I had some shuffling to do when DH added his golf balls to the bags.

What's on tap for tonight????:drinking1:drinking1

In honor of the great state of Florida or Flo Rida... fuzzy navels! A girl needs her vitamin C. I'll be coming to see ya real soon Mickey!

[TVEPFOX]

Man! I'm already posting double. What's up with that?!?!?!

[Mojodisney]

Man! I'm already posting double. What's up with that?!?!?!

I'd blame it on the orange juice in the fuzzy navel!:rotfl2: It is so healthy it makes you do things twice. Just stop packing now before you are up to 12 bags :lmao:

[TVEPFOX]

I'd blame it on the orange juice in the fuzzy navel!:rotfl2: It is so healthy it makes you do things twice. Just stop packing now before you are up to 12 bags :lmao:

You crack me up girlfriend!!!

Glad we got a van! We're going to need it... for our booze and bags!! I wonder if we can drink on the way to the ship! OMG I can't WAIT!!!!

Edit...
Hey, I got an idea.... let's get a uhaul and tow it behind us... we could put the DD's or the DH's in it!!

[Cigy7]

Man! I'm already posting double. What's up with that?!?!?!

I guess its just double the pleasure

[TVEPFOX]

OMG my house looks like Best Buy...

2 iPod Touches charging, 2 iPods charging, 1 Blackberry charging, 1 cell phone charging, 1 nintendo charging, 1 laptop charging, 1 video camera charging and rechargable batteries charging.

The electric company is going to luv me in September.

[jel0511]

OMG my house looks like Best Buy...

2 iPod Touches charging, 2 iPods charging, 1 Blackberry charging, 1 cell phone charging, 1 nintendo charging, 1 laptop charging, 1 video camera charging and rechargable batteries charging.

The electric company is going to luv me in September.

I know.. we got 2 iPhones, 1 blackberry, 1 rechargeable battery, 4 iPods(kids have 2 each no idea why they need both), 3 DS's..... I just look at it this way, I"m frontloading all the electricity we're saving from the 2 weeks we won't be home. Forgot DD's cell.....

[lilmouse97]

We don't leave TX until the afternoon of the 28th, but only flying to Orlando that day and then taking the bus the next morning. We will have the computer and both phones so we will probably be on the boards until the very last minute!

I can hardly wait!!! :woohoo:

[CndIceDancer]

Hello everyone I am the DS of RunDance Skate. I was just wondering if anyone else is interested in doing some geocaching while on the cruise?

[Cigy7]

Hello everyone I am the DS of RunDance Skate. I was just wondering if anyone else is interested in doing some geocaching while on the cruise?


Great game I would love to play. Ill bring my GPS. First Ill hide my kids and you try to find them. They will be somewhere on the Atlantic

[TVEPFOX]

Great game I would love to play. Ill bring my GPS. First Ill hide my kids and you try to find them. They will be somewhere on the Atlantic

That's not fair! Those lifeboats are huge, take my DD too!

[gottolovedisney]

To save time waiting in line, I thought I would bring my own stamps for the postcards at CC. Just want to clarify, is the cost of the postage stamp the regular US postcard stamp price?

[TVEPFOX]

To save time waiting in line, I thought I would bring my own stamps for the postcards at CC. Just want to clarify, is the cost of the postage stamp the regular US postcard stamp price?

I don't know if you can do that. I just took the postcard off the fridge we sent to ourselves last cruise. Yup, I put all kinds of junk on my fridge!

It has 3 Bahamas stamps, 2 for .20 cents, 1 for .10 cents. Did I mention it takes weeks to get the card?!

Tip for new cruisers... you'll find Mickey postcards in the desk drawer in your stateroom.

[skiingwife]

I've got one too many excursions booked. Do I need to do my cancellations a certain number of days before the cruise, or can I cancel it at guest services once I get on the cruise? I don't want to get charged for cancelling too late.
Thanks!!!

[justhat]

To save time waiting in line, I thought I would bring my own stamps for the postcards at CC. Just want to clarify, is the cost of the postage stamp the regular US postcard stamp price?

Like TVEPFOX said, you need Bahamian stamps, so unless you happen to have some on hand, you'll have to wait in line there. If you don't want to wait in line, trek back there mid-day, there's usually no one around then.

[4everluvDisney]

Well, the game plan is to leave at 5am in the morning. Papa and Spencer are in bed but I'm sure I won't be getting there tonight. Most of the car has been packed but I have the electronics charging, checking this thread, and all the last minute things that need to be done.
Everyone have a safe trip and see you on Deck 9 at 3 pm on the 29th. :hug:

[bellelinus]

I've got one too many excursions booked. Do I need to do my cancellations a certain number of days before the cruise, or can I cancel it at guest services once I get on the cruise? I don't want to get charged for cancelling too late.
Thanks!!!

I'm not sure how many days you have to do it in advance, but I'm pretty sure that once you get on the ship it is too late (they already have the tickets in your room and have charged them to your account). I would call or go online now and cancel what you don't need.

[luvMickey&Minnie]

I'm so jealous of you that get 2 free bags to check on. I'm flying JetBlue and only get 1 checked bag per person for free :sad2:

So I have 2 more quick questions:

1.) Can you use your shipboard credit for the tips?

2.) For pirate night, do most people wear their costume just to the pirate party or to dinner as well? pirate:

Can't wait to see everyone and their shiny new bracelets :woohoo: This is going to be a fun trip :cool1:

TVEPFOX..how's the hurricane scene looking? Do you think it will miss our locations?

[bellelinus]

I'm so jealous of you that get 2 free bags to check on. I'm flying JetBlue and only get 1 checked bag per person for free :sad2:

So I have 2 more quick questions:

1.) Can you use your shipboard credit for the tips?

2.) For pirate night, do most people wear their costume just to the pirate party or to dinner as well? pirate:

Can't wait to see everyone and their shiny new bracelets :woohoo: This is going to be a fun trip :cool1:

TVEPFOX..how's the hurricane scene looking? Do you think it will miss our locations?

Yes, your onboard credit can go toward tips, provided you charge your tips to your onboard account.

We wear our pirate costumes to the show that night, to dinner, and of course to the party as well! Dinner that night will be a pirate theme as well.

A week from this morning we will be heading to the airport!:cool1:

[jel0511]

Well, we're off..... 6 bags, thanks SW for 2 bags per person free!!!!! We leave the house at 1 today, then fly out tomorrow at 4:30. I'll check in from my iPhone remotely..... So, I'll turn off the lights right before they call my boarding number!!!!!!

[fabumouse]

I know.. we got 2 iPhones, 1 blackberry, 1 rechargeable battery, 4 iPods(kids have 2 each no idea why they need both), 3 DS's..... I just look at it this way, I"m frontloading all the electricity we're saving from the 2 weeks we won't be home. Forgot DD's cell.....

What about the portable video player?? :confused3

[fabumouse]

I'm so jealous of you that get 2 free bags to check on. I'm flying JetBlue and only get 1 checked bag per person for free :sad2:

So I have 2 more quick questions:

1.) Can you use your shipboard credit for the tips?

2.) For pirate night, do most people wear their costume just to the pirate party or to dinner as well? pirate:



Absolutely wear it to the dinner! The servers are in pirate attire, and they have photo ops in the lobby. :thumbsup2

[jel0511]

What about the portable video player?? :confused3
SO I AM BEING ELECTRICITY EFFICIENT!!! The beauty of iPods, they now play movies!!!! Off to take DD to the nail salon....

[bellelinus]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk119/BRUINFAN4EVER/disney%20land%20and%20sea%20vacation%202009/DISNEY%20CRUISE%20LINE%202009%20%20WITH%20LAND%20P ART%202/DCL67.jpg

[TVEPFOX]

Safe travels to all those who are leaving! See you on board.

[TVEPFOX]

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo/two_atl.gif

If a picture is worth a thousand words, we should frame this one. It looks fantastic for us. Yes, there are two very, very small floaters that just blew off the coast of Africa, but they shouldn't amount to anything. It takes 2 weeks for a system to reach the Bahamas, and two weeks from today we'll be slipping cool drinks on CC with our toes in the warm sand.

My family has always cruised this time of year. DH and I have sat up nights watching the wx channel, reading maps and praying for smooth seas. We've been very lucky over the years, only a few curve balls. I'm so happy to say it looks like the God's of the sea are smiling on us again this year. Yipe!

We've got some weather to deal with here in the Northeast for the next few days thanks to Hurricane Bill. Hopefully it will be wheels up for the Baker's Sunday morning. DH, works for FOX Newschannel, he was called yesterday for hurricane duty until Saturday night. He's not a happy camper, but it's his job.

This will be my last weather post unless something unexpected pops up.

Have a great day. We're almost there friends!

Edit: I'm such a sap. When my post went up I saw my countdown clock on 2 days. My eyes filled up with tears!


-----------------------------------------

UPDATE: The system in yellow is a small tropical wave that was a floater at 9:30 this morning. The NHC highlighted it around 1pm.

[gottolovedisney]

Gottolovedisney, thanks for the email, DD Kaitlyn is really shy when she first meets someone but I know she would like to get to know some kids before the cruise. :)

I sent you a PM:goodvibes

[bellelinus]

If a picture is worth a thousand words, we should frame this one. It looks fantastic for us. Yes, there are two very, very small floaters that just blew off the coast of Africa, but they shouldn't amount to anything. It takes 2 weeks for a system to reach the Bahamas, and two weeks from today we'll be slipping cool drinks on CC with our toes in the warm sand.

My family has always cruised this time of year. DH and I have sat up nights watching the wx channel, reading maps and praying for smooth seas. We've been very lucky over the years, only a few curve balls. I'm so happy to say it looks like the God's of the sea are smiling on us again this year. Yipe!

We've got some weather to deal with here in the Northeast for the next few days thanks to Hurricane Bill. Hopefully it will be wheels up for the Baker's Sunday morning. DH, works for FOX Newschannel, he was called yesterday for hurricane duty until Saturday night. He's not a happy camper, but it's his job.

This will be my last weather post unless something unexpected pops up.

Have a great day. We're almost there friends!

Edit: I'm such a sap. When my post went up I saw my countdown clock on 2 days. My eyes filled up with tears!

Wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!:cool1::cool1::cool1:

[fabumouse]

[IMG]. We're almost there friends!

Edit: I'm such a sap. When my post went up I saw my countdown clock on 2 days. My eyes filled up with tears!

Awwww, my eyes filled up with tears when you said you drank all the fuzzy navels. ;) ;)

[Michele325]

We made it to FL! I am at my parents near Orlando, so I will have internet until Next Sat morning :) It was an adventurous day getting here. Allegiant Air. Airport is 1 hour from our house, left at 10am. Got on plane at 12:40 for a 1:10 flight, smooth sailing I thought. No way! We sat and sat, they said we needed more fuel. Then we had to get OFF the plane, because, get this. The plane then had TO MUCH FUEL. They had to take a flight to get rid of some fuel, yes that is right. And they had to take some bags off and then fly around and come back for us. We finally got to FL at 6:40, waited forever for our bags, got to my parents at 8pm (after a stop at McDs where they were out of everything). But we are here, it is HOT and HUMID. Already went swimming.

Hopefully everyone gets here soon too. I am so glad the weather is looking good for us :) :) :)

[My4PhillyGirls]

Just printed my boarding passes and we will be flying out tomorrow:yay::yay::yay:

Joe

[Waltworshiper]

Well, the game plan is to leave at 5am in the morning. Papa and Spencer are in bed but I'm sure I won't be getting there tonight. Most of the car has been packed but I have the electronics charging, checking this thread, and all the last minute things that need to be done.
Everyone have a safe trip and see you on Deck 9 at 3 pm on the 29th. :hug:

Have a safe trip!

I'm getting very jealous of everyone who is already leaving!

[Waltworshiper]

Just printed my boarding passes and we will be flying out tomorrow:yay::yay::yay:

Joe

Dh is not working tomorrow, so don't blame him if you're flight is delayed! Have a safe journey!

[nycemschic]

Hey all
Wanted to wish you and yours very safe travels. We are leaving NY shortly and driving to Fla. I won't have computer access til next week :confused3

Oh well. I think it's worth it!
Stay safe,
nycemschic

[Waltworshiper]

Are we meeting port or starboard for our 3pm meet by the Goofy pool? Or is it wherever there is room at the time?

[TVEPFOX]

Are we meeting port or starboard for our 3pm meet by the Goofy pool? Or is it wherever there is room at the time?

We're meeting on deck 9, port by the Goofy pool.

That's the left side of the ship facing forward.

I know it's confusing because the right side of the ship is docked at the port.

Here's how I remember it: starboard is on the right hand, port is on the left hand, if I tried to drink a glass of port with my left hand I would spill it on myself.

Wait for it...wait for it... Cigy7 will make some kind of joke!

Next I tell you what POSH means, port out starboard home.

[My4PhillyGirls]

Dh is not working tomorrow, so don't blame him if you're flight is delayed! Have a safe journey!

Thanks Sharon:thumbsup2

Going to the Airport wearing my Ryan Howard jersey:) I'm am really looking forward to this vacation. I have already changed my voicemail at work informing them that I'm unavailable until September:banana::banana:

Joe

[TVEPFOX]

Joe,

Before you leave please let me take a moment to apologize in advance to your parents for having the cabin next to ours.

You can explain the song "Boom, Boom, Pow" to them! :woohoo::woohoo:

[My4PhillyGirls]

Joe,

Before you leave please let me take a moment to apologize in advance to your parents for having the cabin next to ours.

You can explain the song "Boom, Boom, Pow" to them! :woohoo::woohoo:

Your on vacation, have a good time:thumbsup2

Besides, they are deep sleepers. Trust me, I know:rotfl:

Joe

[My4PhillyGirls]

Dh is not working tomorrow, so don't blame him if you're flight is delayed! Have a safe journey!

Did you know that Us airways just launched a new website? I noticed it when I checked in today.

You have to type in the website name and it will give you the option to choose the old or the new site.

Joe

[TVEPFOX]

After a wild weather day here in New York... it's quiet time.

DH working until tomorrow...

DD at g'mas for the night...

Done packing....

Soaked in a long, hot bath....

Enjoying a glass of wine....

Priceless.

[Cigy7]

We're meeting on deck 9, port by the Goofy pool.

That's the left side of the ship facing forward.

I know it's confusing because the right side of the ship is docked at the port.

Here's how I remember it: starboard is on the right hand, port is on the left hand, if I tried to drink a glass of port with my left hand I would spill it on myself.

Wait for it...wait for it... Cigy7 will make some kind of joke!

Next I tell you what POSH means, port out starboard home.

Get behind me I will follow you !! :confused3:confused3
:teacher:

Here is what I know about ships. Always pee off the back of the ship

[TVEPFOX]

Here is what I know about ships. Always pee off the back of the ship

Thank God there's no poop deck! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[Cigy7]

Joe,

Before you leave please let me take a moment to apologize in advance to your parents for having the cabin next to ours.

You can explain the song "Boom, Boom, Pow" to them! :woohoo::woohoo:

I'm not sure you will be allowed to hang pictures in your stateroom. Plus getting a hammer past security that's going to be tough.

Joe I think you might want to explain the Toby Keith song " As Good as I once was" to your parents about their new neighbors.

[MakingScrapbooks]

OK! I couldn't take it any longer. We told the kids today!!!!! They are ECSTATIC to say the least!!! Screaming and shouting when we told them.

YEAH!!!! Sweet relief!! I was about to burst!!!!! :rotfl: :eek: :rotfl:

See you all very soon!!!!! Now to finally think about the packing. pirate:

[Cigy7]

It's official we sold enough bracelets to get the price to $1.00 :yay::yay:
Let me know if you need more we still have plenty.

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss235/cigy7/proofdisney-1.jpg

[CndIceDancer]

Great game I would love to play. Ill bring my GPS. First Ill hide my kids and you try to find them. They will be somewhere on the Atlantic

There is apparenlty a pirate themed geocache at castaway cay details are on this page
.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=be75fd23-9bed-452c-8aed-6226154cc0f8

[matdrew]

It's official we sold enough bracelets to get the price to $1.00 :yay::yay:
Let me know if you need more we still have plenty.

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss235/cigy7/proofdisney-1.jpg

I will take another 2 kids size . thanks

[lilmouse97]

Got so much shopping done today! I feel like I am ready to pack and go! Too bad we don't fly out for another week! :eek: Birthday party tomorrow, and then I can totally concentrate on getting us packed and keeping the 4 year old's excitement contained for the rest of the week! :thumbsup2

Can't wait to get to the Goofy Pool, port side!!! :yay:

[fabumouse]

Got so much shopping done today!

Every time that I think I'm done, I remember something absolutely crucial - and back to Target I go. :rolleyes: I have stuff spread out everywhere in the hallway - you'd think I was going on an excursion to an uninhabited island instead of Castaway Cay. :lmao:

[lilmouse97]

Every time that I think I'm done, I remember something absolutely crucial - and back to Target I go. :rolleyes: I have stuff spread out everywhere in the hallway - you'd think I was going on an excursion to an uninhabited island instead of Castaway Cay. :lmao:

You can't walk in our bedroom closet!!!, heck who needs to get dressed anyway right?!?! :laughing: Between the cruise stuff and the birthday stuff, oy vey!

[TVEPFOX]

O.N.E. W.E.E.K!!!
One Week!!!

7 Days!!!


That boat will be ours!!

[MakingScrapbooks]

O.N.E. W.E.E.K!!!
One Week!!!

7 Days!!!


That boat will be ours!!




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

:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

[TVEPFOX]

OK! I couldn't take it any longer. We told the kids today!!!!! They are ECSTATIC to say the least!!! Screaming and shouting when we told them.

YEAH!!!! Sweet relief!! I was about to burst!!!!! :rotfl: :eek: :rotfl:

See you all very soon!!!!! Now to finally think about the packing. pirate:

That is so cool!!!

I'm terrible at keeping secrets, I don't know how you did it for so long!!!

[TVEPFOX]

Just checked in with SWA. We leave 24 hours from now! Yipee!

DH just texted, he's stranded in NYC, Amtrak is down because of the weather. Great!!! Please, please get home I Do NOT want to drive to the city today. UGH!!!!

I have a million things to do today!

I just checked the forecast for Florida next week, the UV index is extreme! That's off the chart.

Saturday should be scattered t-storms high of 90. We're going to cook on those decks in port!

See ya!

[TVEPFOX]

It's official we sold enough bracelets to get the price to $1.00 :yay::yay:
Let me know if you need more we still have plenty.

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss235/cigy7/proofdisney-1.jpg

I'm dying to know something....

What are you going to do with all those dollar bills????

[bellelinus]

OK! I couldn't take it any longer. We told the kids today!!!!! They are ECSTATIC to say the least!!! Screaming and shouting when we told them.

YEAH!!!! Sweet relief!! I was about to burst!!!!! :rotfl: :eek: :rotfl:

See you all very soon!!!!! Now to finally think about the packing. pirate:

Wonderful!:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

[bellelinus]

Just checked in with SWA. We leave 24 hours from now! Yipee!

DH just texted, he's stranded in NYC, Amtrak is down because of the weather. Great!!! Please, please get home I Do NOT want to drive to the city today. UGH!!!!

I have a million things to do today!

I just checked the forecast for Florida next week, the UV index is extreme! That's off the chart.

Saturday should be scattered t-storms high of 90. We're going to cook on those decks in port!

See ya!

I hope he made it home . . . we have had thunderstorms off and on all night.

[bellelinus]

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/kimnail/disney%20Cruise%202008/017-1.jpg

[cbkaity]

I sent you a PM:goodvibes

Thanks! Haven't logged on lately, trying to get organized. :scared1: With these airline luggage restrictions my luggage is either too big or too small. I had to ship my snorkel gear and some of my shoes UPS. I hope it works out :) I would hate to not have it, but I think I trust UPS more than the airlines:confused:

[cbkaity]

[QUOTE=Cigy7;33259200]It's official we sold enough bracelets to get the price to $1.00 :yay::yay:
Let me know if you need more we still have plenty.



We would like 2 adult, one child.
Thanks:dance3:

[Cigy7]

[QUOTE=Cigy7;33259200]It's official we sold enough bracelets to get the price to $1.00 :yay::yay:
Let me know if you need more we still have plenty.



We would like 2 adult, one child.
Thanks:dance3:


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[cbkaity]

I sent you a PM:goodvibes

My DD finally sent an email!:goodvibes

[TVEPFOX]

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo/two_atl.gif

So, remember I said no more weather posting, I lied. Man I got nervous yesterday when the NHC highlighted that floater in the Atlantic off Africa early afternoon.

Gues what????

It's GONE!

I'm taking a packing break. We're down to carry-ons, organizing documents, TSA quart sized bags (what a major pain in the butt). DH is back from NYC, I do believe in miracles, he cleaned out the fridge for me. What a saint! I'll leave packing the car for him! Best of luck with that Big E!

[Cigy7]

I'm dying to know something....

What are you going to do with all those dollar bills????

Depends How could can you dance

[TVEPFOX]

Depends How good can you dance

Sorry Cigy I only accept $20's!!

[Cigy7]

I will take another 2 kids size . thanks

Got it covered your on the LIST (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33014709&postcount=1602)

[Cigy7]

Sorry Cigy I only accept $20's!!

$20.00's :rotfl2::rotfl2:

I guess I need to make an announcement. The price of bracelets just went to 20.00 each I just called DCL they said they cant fit the pole in my stateroom with the pack and play.:sad2: Now I know why you packed so many pairs of shoes :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[spellingbeechamp]

Hi Cigy7,
My family would like to buy some of the bracelets.
We are the Schumacher Family, cabin 6582.
We would like: 2 adult bracelets and 1 youth bracelet
Thanks

[Cigy7]

Hi Cigy7,
My family would like to buy some of the bracelets.
We are the Schumacher Family, cabin 6582.
We would like: 2 adult bracelets and 1 youth bracelet
Thanks

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[jel0511]

Well this is a live report aboard SW flight 422 to FLL. Were currnently stuck in the plane due to t/s activity in the area. No idea when were going to takeoff. At least were allowed to pee and use cells. Complete nightmare!!!!!!!!!

[bellelinus]

So, remember I said no more weather posting, I lied. Man I got nervous yesterday when the NHC highlighted that floater in the Atlantic off Africa early afternoon.

Gues what????

It's GONE!

I'm taking a packing break. We're down to carry-ons, organizing documents, TSA quart sized bags (what a major pain in the butt). DH is back from NYC, I do believe in miracles, he cleaned out the fridge for me. What a saint! I'll leave packing the car for him! Best of luck with that Big E!

Super news!:cool1::cool1::cool1: Have a safe trip and see you on the ship:goodvibes

[bellelinus]

Well this is a live report aboard SW flight 422 to FLL. Were currnently stuck in the plane due to t/s activity in the area. No idea when were going to takeoff. At least were allowed to pee and use cells. Complete nightmare!!!!!!!!!

Ugh, this sounds terrible:flower3::flower3::flower3:Good luck that the plane takes off safely and soon and that the rest of your trip goes smoothly.:flower3:

[CastawayCayley]

Well this is a live report aboard SW flight 422 to FLL. Were currnently stuck in the plane due to t/s activity in the area. No idea when were going to takeoff. At least were allowed to pee and use cells. Complete nightmare!!!!!!!!!

Oh no! I hope that doesn't last too long! Good luck! I'll do the anti-thunderstorms dance so they will go away! :cool1:

This is the exact time I start to wonder if I messed up by booking same-day flights. What if we miss the sailing due to delays!? I won't be calm from this day forward til I'm actually on the boat. In fact that's why I have my count down timer to 5 pm on the 29th: Once that horn blows, THEN nothing can go wrong!!

Also I have nothing packed, but I have lists of what I need. I have the majority of the FE gifts but I can't put them together yet because I'm afraid they will take up too much room. So they will have to be put together onboard. In happier news I have made my FE (first time ever and with a lot of mistakes, but it's an official FE, and I will drink to it proudly! A lot. Because the drunkeness keeps the mistakes out of focus...)

Also in great news my hubby has arranged someone to come in and clean my house while we are gone so all I have to do is straighten up. That frees up more time for drinking. er, I mean packing. Oh hell, packing while drinking. :drinking1

[TVEPFOX]

Well this is a live report aboard SW flight 422 to FLL. Were currnently stuck in the plane due to t/s activity in the area. No idea when were going to takeoff. At least were allowed to pee and use cells. Complete nightmare!!!!!!!!!

How awful it must be for you and your family.

[fabumouse]

er, I mean packing. Oh hell, packing while drinking. :drinking1

Definitely doing that - problem is - "what the hell did I just pack?? does everyone have underwear? and ....have you seen the cat?" ;)

[TVEPFOX]

Ladies, Ladies.... why do you think I pack so much stuff... gives me an excuse to drink more! LOL

I'm stitting here thinking about Jelo551 sitting on the plane... I hope the movie isn't snakes on a plane!

[Michele325]

Well this is a live report aboard SW flight 422 to FLL. Were currnently stuck in the plane due to t/s activity in the area. No idea when were going to takeoff. At least were allowed to pee and use cells. Complete nightmare!!!!!!!!!

I hope you are now on your way and didn't have to wait too long on the plane. Our trip wasn't uneventful either. One week before we are on the boat!!!

[jel0511]

After sitting on theruneay for over 2hrs were finally in FL. Yeah!!!!!

[bellelinus]

After sitting on theruneay for over 2hrs were finally in FL. Yeah!!!!!

So glad it worked out in the end! Have a great week:cool1::cool1::cool1:

[Cigy7]

After sitting on theruneay for over 2hrs were finally in FL. Yeah!!!!!
I heard about the delay on the news. They said some passenger going to Florida packed to many dam electronics. It screwed up the planes computer system
:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[lilmouse97]

All I have tonight is a "WOOHOO!!" just 1 more week!!! Thank goodness!

It was a long day with a bounce house birthday party followed by swimming. This vacation can't get here fast enough, my mind and body need it. Come to think of it, where is my drink tonight?!?!?!

[TVEPFOX]

The Bakers are at the airport. 250lbs of luggage! LOL! I still had room for more shoes!

Flights on time, thank you Mother Nature.

Stayed up way too late last night taking care of a few last minute things that popped up. Lucky it's a non-stop and we can sleep.

Breakfast in Albany lunch in Disney! Life is good.

Safe travel to all. See you on the ship Saturday!

Peace Out Cruisers!

[bellelinus]

The Bakers are at the airport. 250lbs of luggage! LOL! I still had room for more shoes!

Flights on time, thank you Mother Nature.

Stayed up way too late last night taking care of a few last minute things that popped up. Lucky it's a non-stop and we can sleep.

Breakfast in Albany lunch in Disney! Life is good.

Safe travel to all. See you on the ship Saturday!

Peace Out Cruisers!

Have a great trip!:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

[My4PhillyGirls]

My4phillygirls are in Kissimmee:cool1: After a three hour delay and having to switch planes because we had no airconditioning, we are here:thumbsup2

Getting ready to go to breakfast.

Joe

[bellelinus]

It's so exciting that so many are already in Florida!:cool1:

[Waltworshiper]

My4phillygirls are in Kissimmee:cool1: After a three hour delay and having to switch planes because we had no airconditioning, we are here:thumbsup2

Getting ready to go to breakfast.

Joe

Glad you got down there ok, be glad they had a plane to switch you to or it could have been an even longer delay, not that it helps much. Enjoy your stay and you can give DH an earful about his planes when you see him Saturday. :goodvibes

[My4PhillyGirls]

Glad you got down there ok, be glad they had a plane to switch you to or it could have been an even longer delay, not that it helps much. Enjoy your stay and you can give DH an earful about his planes when you see him Saturday. :goodvibes

No worries, we are fine:thumbsup2

The only damage is that we missed out on the SUV that we were supposed to rent at Budget. I have a beautiful "soccer mom" minivan for a week:rotfl:

Joe

[disneyloveNY]

The Bakers are at the airport. 250lbs of luggage! LOL! I still had room for more shoes!

Flights on time, thank you Mother Nature.

Stayed up way too late last night taking care of a few last minute things that popped up. Lucky it's a non-stop and we can sleep.

Breakfast in Albany lunch in Disney! Life is good.

Safe travel to all. See you on the ship Saturday!

Peace Out Cruisers!
Have a safe trip:goodvibes

[Mojodisney]

Yeah! We leave tomorrow morn for the World. today we will hand off this computer to DH's employee who will be handling things at work while we are gone so this may be our last post before we leave. Can't wait, but have lots to do today, Parent's Club meeting, hosting a late lunch for 12 at a friends house, payroll to do, and then finally finish packing. Decided last night that we are going to have to borrow another piece of luggage. Checking one is not enough:rotfl2:

See you all there!! Can't wait to meet you.:cool1:

:dance3::woohoo:

[TVEPFOX]

Boots on the ground!

We arrived right on time. Thanks SWA!

Wow! The airport is packed! 100's of people standing in line for ME. Welcome to FD!

Our bus driver is great, he's cracking jokes about bad Jerzey drivers!

It's 98 degrees and humid!

[matdrew]

[QUOTE=cbkaity;33263734]


Okay your on the LIST (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33014709&postcount=1602)

I take another 2 kids if possible

[jel0511]

Currently relaxing poolside in hollywood!!!!! See everyone on Sat!!

[Cigy7]

[QUOTE=Cigy7;33263971]

I take another 2 kids if possible

So thats 5 total ? On the LIST (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33014709&postcount=1602) let me know if its correct

[matdrew]

[QUOTE=matdrew;33273630]

So thats 5 total ? On the LIST (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33014709&postcount=1602) let me know if its correct
no just three please (kids)

[TVEPFOX]

Day one is coming to a close. I'm sitting by the pool enjoying a nightcab. Our resort WL is stunning. It doesn't seem too crowded which is nice.

We spent the afteroon at the pool. Enjoyed dinner at WCC now it's time for a movie on the beach.

Our balcony view is the castle and the monorail. We can sit in bed and watch wishes.

One word describes the weather, sultry!

Tomorrow MK from rope drop to the kiss good night. I hear the park crowds are insane!

[MakingScrapbooks]

So happy to hear everyone is getting to FL safely!!

Keep us posted on the park crowds. I'm so curious as to what it will be like when we finally get down there.

Hope you enjoy yourselves!! See you all soon!!

(We packed the kids stuff today!!!! It's feeling real!!)

[My4PhillyGirls]

So happy to hear everyone is getting to FL safely!!

Keep us posted on the park crowds. I'm so curious as to what it will be like when we finally get down there.

Hope you enjoy yourselves!! See you all soon!!

(We packed the kids stuff today!!!! It's feeling real!!)

We are going to the parks tomorrow for the first time. I'm hoping the crowds will be down from this weekend because school starts in Orlando tomorrow:thumbsup2

Not sure where we will go but we want to go early. The rain has been coming in the afternoons.

Joe

[MN_Cruz'n]

Only 3 more days of work!!! :cool1:

House is clean!

Car washed!

Packing has begun.

Hold placed on Newspaper.
Hold placed on US Mail.

I so need this Vacation!

[MN_Cruz'n]

Since TVEPFOX is now in Vacation Mode, we agreed that I would attempt to fill her shoes while she is incommunicado...

Here is the map...

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo/two_atl.gif (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo/two_atl.gif)


Here is the close up of the new Low Pressure system...

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo/atl1.gif

The system is about 350 miles east of the Windward Islands, and not very organized. It is moving West-Northwest at 20-25 MPH. At this rate, it will be over the Windward Island in 14-18 hours.

At the rate it's moving, it should be over and past our ports-of-call before we are scheduled to be there, so we should not have any issues making our ports. And there is nothing developing behind it, so once this has moved, we should be in the clear!

Depending on how the system develops and if it keeps it's current pace, we "could" experience some rain and some waves, but at this time, there is a only a very small chance this will develop into anything beyond some rain and thunderstorms. It most likely will be moving West of us as we are heading out to sea.

Anyway, I'll keep an eye on it, in the event there is anyone left here still interested.

See you all soon! :wave2:

[bellelinus]

Since TVEPFOX is now in Vacation Mode, we agreed that I would attempt to fill her shoes while she is incommunicado...


The system is about 350 miles east of the Windward Islands, and not very organized. It is moving West-Northwest at 20-25 MPH. At this rate, it will be over the Windward Island in 14-18 hours.

At the rate it's moving, it should be over and past our ports-of-call before we are scheduled to be there, so we should not have any issues making our ports. And there is nothing developing behind it, so once this has moved, we should be in the clear!

Depending on how the system develops and if it keeps it's current pace, we "could" experience some rain and some waves, but at this time, there is a only a very small chance this will develop into anything beyond some rain and thunderstorms. It most likely will be moving West of us as we are heading out to sea.

Anyway, I'll keep an eye on it, in the event there is anyone left here still interested.

See you all soon! :wave2:

Thanks so much!!!!!!! I am here until Friday and still very interested:goodvibes So far it is looking very good for us.:cool1::cool1:

[Lark1973]

Oh no! I hope that doesn't last too long! Good luck! I'll do the anti-thunderstorms dance so they will go away! :cool1:

This is the exact time I start to wonder if I messed up by booking same-day flights. What if we miss the sailing due to delays!? I won't be calm from this day forward til I'm actually on the boat. In fact that's why I have my count down timer to 5 pm on the 29th: Once that horn blows, THEN nothing can go wrong!!

Also I have nothing packed, but I have lists of what I need. I have the majority of the FE gifts but I can't put them together yet because I'm afraid they will take up too much room. So they will have to be put together onboard. In happier news I have made my FE (first time ever and with a lot of mistakes, but it's an official FE, and I will drink to it proudly! A lot. Because the drunkeness keeps the mistakes out of focus...)

Also in great news my hubby has arranged someone to come in and clean my house while we are gone so all I have to do is straighten up. That frees up more time for drinking. er, I mean packing. Oh hell, packing while drinking. :drinking1
We're also flying down 8/29 a.m. from Wash. DC (Dulles) -- also keeping our fingers crossed that there are no delays. We booked our flights and ground transportation thru Disney, so we hope that will give us a little more "wiggle room" if there's a moderate delay. We won't even think about there being a significant delay that would prevent our reaching the Magic before she weighs anchor!

This is our first cruise -- ever -- and we're very excited, especially our 7 yo son. He's in soccer camp this week, so he'll have some distraction to make the days go faster.

Our housecleaners are coming to our house today, so once we're home this evening, we can haul out the suitcases and commence packing!

Hope everyone has a splendid week whether you're already at "the World," in transit, or working your way down the packing list like us.

Look forward to meeting some of you and having the time of our lives during the cruise!

[Thetowlers]

We're in New Port Richey FL at brother and sister in-laws, arrived Saturday afternoon..we survived the 15 1/2 hour drive from PA with very little drama - it was a smooth trip! Sitting poolside with the kids ..life is good! Although, their air conditioning just broke here :faint:..might need to sleep in the pool float tonight:woohoo:

[Waltworshiper]

Can finally say everything is packed and ready to go! Need to drop dog to my girlfriend tomorrow, then boys have soccer practice and boyscouts are climbing at the rock wall. DH gets to pack the car, while mom plays taxi driver. We are planning on leaving 9am on Wed morning and will not have access to a computer after that. We are spending the night north of Savannah, then on to the Radisson on Thursday. We still haven't decided between Grills or Fishlips for dinner. Fishlips seems to have a larger selection, but Grills seems to be the place more people go. According to Shirley's thread, if you show your hotel room key you get a discount on dinner at either one, for those of you going that night. They said to be there no later than 4:15 if you want to get a good seat to see the ships going out. We are planning on telling the boys at dinner that night as the Wonder sails past that they will be on the Magic on Saturday! Can't wait to see their expressions, and can't believe I haven't slipped and told them yet.

[MN_Cruz'n]

Well, things to change over time...

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo/two_atl.gif

As you can see, these "unorganized showers and thunderstorms" are now a little more organized and is now moved up to an "Orange" level.

What does this mean for us...well, probably not too much. Again, this cell is moving West-Northwest at 20-25 MPH, and still is a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands.

National Hurricane Center is showing an increased risk of this intensifying, but still less than 50%.

It still looks as if this would be well to the West of our ports by the time we sail.

[bellelinus]

Well, things to change over time...

As you can see, these "unorganized showers and thunderstorms" are now a little more organized and is now moved up to an "Orange" level.

What does this mean for us...well, probably not too much. Again, this cell is moving West-Northwest at 20-25 MPH, and still is a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands.

National Hurricane Center is showing an increased risk of this intensifying, but still less than 50%.

It still looks as if this would be well to the West of our ports by the time we sail.

Thanks for the update.:worship: Fingers crossed that whatever it is, it is west of our ports by the time we get there . . :wizard:

[lotsofboys]

Well, things to change over time...

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo/two_atl.gif

As you can see, these "unorganized showers and thunderstorms" are now a little more organized and is now moved up to an "Orange" level.

What does this mean for us...well, probably not too much. Again, this cell is moving West-Northwest at 20-25 MPH, and still is a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands.

National Hurricane Center is showing an increased risk of this intensifying, but still less than 50%.

It still looks as if this would be well to the West of our ports by the time we sail.

We are here until Friday too and VERY much appreciate the updates. I am so grateful there are people who can actually read these maps and know what is going on! Thanks TVEPFOX and MN Cruz'n for taking the time to update us :flower3:

[TVEPFOX]

The sun is setting on day two.

We spent the day at MK. OMG is it hot! DD did the pirate league, worth every penny. She loved it. Being a boat ride away from MK is priceless! We come and go as we please.

Crowd.levels are moderate. Wait times about 20 to 30 minutes.

I can't say enough good things about our hotel and concierge service. Everytime we walk into our room there's a surprise for DD.

MN GREAT, GREAT job on the weather! I think your right on the mark. Damn code orange!

One funny story before Wishes. We're getting ready this morning. DH can't find his socks! I'm plowing through six suitcases looking for them on my hands and knees in a panic! I found them in the last bag STUFFED inside my bras!!! LOL!

Tomorrow is AK and MK!

Good Night!

[skiingwife]

I just went online to see if any Palo brunch reservations had opened up for Sunday or Monday. I was able to switch my Thursday brunch to Monday at 10:30. It looks like there is still availability Monday at 10:30 and Thursday at 11:30 if anyone is interested. There are dinner reservations available now too.

See you all in a few days!!!

[Michele325]

I just went online to see if any Palo brunch reservations had opened up for Sunday or Monday. I was able to switch my Thursday brunch to Monday at 10:30. It looks like there is still availability Monday at 10:30 and Thursday at 11:30 if anyone is interested. There are dinner reservations available now too.

See you all in a few days!!!
Thanks!! I took Thursday at 11:30. There we nothing else left, but that works great for us!!! See you all soon!

[Pixiedustdawn]

Hi Everyone,

I have been on the Magic for the past three weeks and the weather has been wonderful. We didn't make it to Tortola last week, but got two calls at Castaway.

I can't wait to meet everyone!

Can someone confirm where we are meeting.

Thanks, see ya real soon!

Dawn

[skiingwife]

Dawn - You are doing 4 cruises back to back? Wow! You must have done everything there is to do.

[lotsofboys]

Thanks!! I took Thursday at 11:30. There we nothing else left, but that works great for us!!! See you all soon!

Missed again! Thanks for the heads up though :goodvibes

Michelle

[lotsofboys]

Hi Everyone,

I have been on the Magic for the past three weeks and the weather has been wonderful. We didn't make it to Tortola last week, but got two calls at Castaway.

I can't wait to meet everyone!

Can someone confirm where we are meeting.

Thanks, see ya real soon!

Dawn

I believe the meet is 3:00 Saturday, Goofy pool, port side. Someone will correct me if I am wrong...........


Michelle

[MN_Cruz'n]

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo/atl1.gif

Nothing has changed much since this afternoon.

The area of concern remains pretty disorganized. It has not moved much, and is still about 300 miles east of the Leeward Islands.

NHC still says the system is moving West-Northwest at about 25 MPH. At this point, it looks as if the system will pass to the north of both St. Maarten and St. Thomas, regardless of if it develops into something more that just thunderstorms.

I think we should have a better picture by this time tomorrow.

Overall, predictions are still under 50% of this developing into something.

'Nite Y'all!

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hello everyone,

I'm checking in partly because I am tryiing to stay awake for the 1:36 a.m. launch of the Space Shuttle:scared1:

I'm in Kissimmee but was told by my timeshare staff that I will have no problem viewing the launch from my room.

I promised the kids that I will wake them up in enough time to view the launch.

On another note we went to AK today and I rode on the Expedition Everest:confused3 I think that's what it's called. It was very fun:thumbsup2

The park had a lot of people but I have seen the crowds much bigger. The Festival of the Lion King show was not full to give you an indication.

Tomorrow we may do Epcot or MK depending on what time the kids get up and get going.

Well that's all for now. Have a great night!

Joe

[MakingScrapbooks]

We are planning on telling the boys at dinner that night as the Wonder sails past that they will be on the Magic on Saturday! Can't wait to see their expressions, and can't believe I haven't slipped and told them yet.

You are better than me!! :thumbsup2

[lilmouse97]

We are still here until Friday and will be using our computers until Saturday morning when we depart the hotel so I am loving the weather updates.

Tomorrow begins that actually packing, I think I have it all now, even got a new dress today. :rolleyes1 The one thing I wanted to find that I haven't is that collapsable cooler so I can roll on some fun stuff for DH and myself. Guess another trip out to look for it won't hurt anything right?! ;)

Can't wait till we are on that boat and I hear the horn sound! See you all soon!! :)

[luvMickey&Minnie]

Thanks SO much for the weather updates MN! They're awesome! :cloud9: We're still here until Wednesday but guessing the people in Florida already would be really jealous if they knew where I was right now---work :rotfl2:

Hi Lark (neighbor)! We're in Leesburg..we're flying out of Dulles as well. We almost flew of BWI on SW b/c it was much cheaper but DH loves the proximity of Dulles to us.

I can't believe there's someone that's been on 3 Disney cruises B2B and now going on this one...:eek: It took us over a year to save up for this cruise..

We are so stoked...we packed the last of our pirate costumes last night. pirate: DH is so funny..he had to have every last detail of pirate garb (I guess he's hoping he'll look like Johnny Depp :rotfl:)

[jmaya]

Thanks SO much for the weather updates MN! They're awesome! :cloud9: We're still here until Wednesday but guessing the people in Florida already would be really jealous if they knew where I was right now---work :rotfl2:


Hi Lark (neighbor)! We're in Leesburg..we're flying out of Dulles as well. We almost flew of BWI on SW b/c it was much cheaper but DH loves the proximity of Dulles to us.

I can't believe there's someone that's been on 3 Disney cruises B2B and now going on this one...:eek: It took us over a year to save up for this cruise..

We are so stoked...we packed the last of our pirate costumes last night. pirate: DH is so funny..he had to have every last detail of pirate garb (I guess he's hoping he'll look like Johnny Depp :rotfl:)


I'm with you, I was wondering were all you crazy Disney fans get your money to go over and over again. My money tree in the yard is not producing as fast as I would like.

Whats the deal with the collaspable cooler we guys talk about. What do they look like? Where do you buy them? Does Disney allow these coolers on board or do you pack them with your luggage?

[parlay]

T
One funny story before Wishes. We're getting ready this morning. DH can't find his socks! I'm plowing through six suitcases looking for them on my hands and knees in a panic! I found them in the last bag STUFFED inside my bras!!! LOL!

Good Night!

Well that's one way to make sure they "keep their shape"!

Wow Dawn! Do they make you debark and then reboard each time?

[bellelinus]

Nothing has changed much since this afternoon.

The area of concern remains pretty disorganized. It has not moved much, and is still about 300 miles east of the Leeward Islands.

NHC still says the system is moving West-Northwest at about 25 MPH. At this point, it looks as if the system will pass to the north of both St. Maarten and St. Thomas, regardless of if it develops into something more that just thunderstorms.

I think we should have a better picture by this time tomorrow.

Overall, predictions are still under 50% of this developing into something.

'Nite Y'all!

Thanks again for the update -- fingers still crossed!:goodvibes

[Waltworshiper]

The one thing I wanted to find that I haven't is that collapsable cooler so I can roll on some fun stuff for DH and myself. Guess another trip out to look for it won't hurt anything right?! ;)

Can't wait till we are on that boat and I hear the horn sound! See you all soon!! :)

I checked our Walmart, they didn't have any, but I did find one at Kmart yesterday!

[Waltworshiper]

Hello everyone,

I'm checking in partly because I am tryiing to stay awake for the 1:36 a.m. launch of the Space Shuttle:scared1:

I'm in Kissimmee but was told by my timeshare staff that I will have no problem viewing the launch from my room.

I promised the kids that I will wake them up in enough time to view the launch.

Joe

Sorry it didn't launch this morning, it looks like the same situation tonight for the launch, thunderstorms right up til launch time.

[TVEPFOX]

Code red in the Caribbean! MN_cruzn can you put up a GFS and or a spaghetti. NHC flying recon today. Thanks!

[MN_Cruz'n]

Code red in the Caribbean! MN_cruzn can you put up a GFS and or a spaghetti. NHC flying recon today. Thanks!

Hi all...

Here is a GFS for about 48 hours from now:


http://moe.met.fsu.edu/tcgengifs/gfs/2009082506/slp8.png

So, based on this model, even if this does develop into something, the center of the activity remains to the east of our planned stops.

It looks in this model that the area is anticipated to be almost due East of Port Canaveral by Thursday.

So, while there is now a greater that 50% chance that this will develop into a cyclone, predictions are that it will continue it's current pace and direction and not impact us or our ports of call.

We will keep an eye open...

[TheLastPrincess]

Sorry I know this is late, but me and my hubby will be cruising with you all!!!

We are hitting MK first on Friday, yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is our second Disney cruise, and our first 7-nighter!!!

Anyone know what movies will be playing on the ship?

And we have Palo booked the last night of our Cruise at 6...is that ok??

See you on the Magic!!!

[Waltworshiper]

Sorry I know this is late, but me and my hubby will be cruising with you all!!!

We are hitting MK first on Friday, yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is our second Disney cruise, and our first 7-nighter!!!

Anyone know what movies will be playing on the ship?

And we have Palo booked the last night of our Cruise at 6...is that ok??

See you on the Magic!!!

:welcome: Better late than never!

[bellelinus]

Code red in the Caribbean! MN_cruzn can you put up a GFS and or a spaghetti. NHC flying recon today. Thanks!

Hi all...

So, based on this model, even if this does develop into something, the center of the activity remains to the east of our planned stops.

It looks in this model that the area is anticipated to be almost due East of Port Canaveral by Thursday.

So, while there is now a greater that 50% chance that this will develop into a cyclone, predictions are that it will continue it's current pace and direction and not impact us or our ports of call.

We will keep an eye open...

Thanks again, you guys . . . believe it or not, our local weather is starting to report that NYC may see tropical rains from this on Saturday . . . luckily for me we are flying out on Friday morning but I hope there aren't too many trying to fly out from here Saturday AM to make the ship . . . at least it looks as though it won't affect the cruise.

[bellelinus]

Sorry I know this is late, but me and my hubby will be cruising with you all!!!

We are hitting MK first on Friday, yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is our second Disney cruise, and our first 7-nighter!!!

Anyone know what movies will be playing on the ship?

And we have Palo booked the last night of our Cruise at 6...is that ok??

See you on the Magic!!!

Welcome aboard!:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

Usually tips are passed out the last night of the cruise, so you would just have to find another way to give your tips to the serving staff - other than that, Palo the last night sounds lovely.

Someone had posted recently what movies would be showing - I'm remembering Up, G Force, The Proposal, Hannah Montana movie, Race to Witch Mountain . . . but can't remember them all.

[Cigy7]

Sorry I know this is late, but me and my hubby will be cruising with you all!!!

We are hitting MK first on Friday, yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is our second Disney cruise, and our first 7-nighter!!!

Anyone know what movies will be playing on the ship?

And we have Palo booked the last night of our Cruise at 6...is that ok??

See you on the Magic!!!

You and your hubby need bracelets then your really cool see the post HERE (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32999223&postcount=1579)

Welcome Aboard the Booze Cruize

[Pixiedustdawn]

Hi Everyone,

Yes, this is our 3rd week now. We do get off the ship and have to hand in our declaration forms, we then get right back on. The crew is just as great as ever. We did run into a couple of problems and the crew was right there to help us out. I will explain when I meet everyone. I did learn a valuable lesson when doing a back to back.

I will be looking for everyone next week.

We are waiting for the last week to do all the shows that are not the speciality shows. We did a lot of hangin by the pool.

Water is smooth sailing, no waves to talk about. Hope next week is just as smooth.

Proposal, Nature Earth, Bolt (3d), UP (3d) are a few more to add to yourlist odf movies on the ship.

I see there are new selections on the menus. Yum! I have gained about 50 pounds!

There is plenty of construction at Castaway, but still beautiful. ( new ships )

See everyone very soon.

[JrZoeLeahMom]

Thanks again, you guys . . . believe it or not, our local weather is starting to report that NYC may see tropical rains from this on Saturday . . . luckily for me we are flying out on Friday morning but I hope there aren't too many trying to fly out from here Saturday AM to make the ship . . . at least it looks as though it won't affect the cruise.

Oh no...my flight is on Saturday at 6:30am, hope we make it out, can't afford to miss:scared1: the cruise.

[bellelinus]

Oh no...my flight is on Saturday at 6:30am, hope we make it out, can't afford to miss:scared1: the cruise.

Where are you flying from?

Also, don't worry too much since things can change a lot in this many days -- the storm could slow down and not hit the northeast until Saturday late or even head east and not hit at all . . .

An early flight like yours is also less likely to be delayed as long as the plane made it there the night before - as the day goes on things get more complicated if there is bad weather.

:wizard::wizard::wizard::wizard::wizard::wizard:

[lilmouse97]

We are almost ready! 3 more days!!! I got the bags out this evening, started to fill them. I got our new cooler for the boat today too!! Woohoo!! Now to fill that! ;) I love that the weather is cooperating for our plans. Anyone have a rough idea of what post #'s were about the group getting off the boat plans? We haven't booked an excursion yet because we can't make up our mind. I am thinking just the beach and shopping will be perfect though. I was sure I read somewhere about the meeting place each day and the plans at hand. Hope everyone is enjoying their time in FL if you are already there, and to those of us still home.....GET PACKING!!! It is almost time to go! :yay:

[JrZoeLeahMom]

Where are you flying from?

Also, don't worry too much since things can change a lot in this many days -- the storm could slow down and not hit the northeast until Saturday late or even head east and not hit at all . . .

An early flight like yours is also less likely to be delayed as long as the plane made it there the night before - as the day goes on things get more complicated if there is bad weather.

:wizard::wizard::wizard::wizard::wizard::wizard:

Thanks bellelinus for easing my worries, leaving from JFK on Jetblue.