8/24 Roll Call!!

[appink]

Hi,

I started one a while ago and only got a few replies. Looking for anyone going on the Disney Magic 8/24.

It will be Me, DH and DS9

Can't wait:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Whiskers]

Hi!
We're going! Me DH, DS5 and DS7. Got my cruise video today - we are getting excited!!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[appink]

Whiskers, That's great. Hopefully we can all get togher once we get on the ship.

We watched our video 2 or 3 times the day we got it and will probably watch it many more before we leave.

[Celebrategoldens]

We are still going!!! Only a few more months!!! Me, DH, DD-15, DD-12!

Love these boards!!!

[appink]

Hi Celebrategoldens,

Last time I heard from you you had not told the kids. Did you finally tell them?

What was their reaction? As if I don't know.

[Diamond_Girls]

We'll be there! There are four of us, 2 daughters ages 8 & 10. We can't wait!! We have friends going as well with a 10 year old daughter and 12 year old son!

[appink]

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[billylen]

Da d and son (14 ), but I just realized that the video came in a couple of days ago and we haven't watched it yet...

Guess what we're doing this evening!!!

:bounce:

[Celebrategoldens]

Yes Apink, we told the kids, and they are very excited. Cruising is also THEIR idea of a gREAT vacation. We watched the video together, and we gave them a "hurricane hunter" certificate, since we are cruising in August! LOL
Since then, my husband gave ME a "Spa Certificate" that I can use for a Massage in the Spa on board! Only 111 more days!!!!:Pinkbounc

[Credit Man]

Hi everyone.
we will be there also. Me, DW, DS[10] andDD turning 8 on our departure day.
Hope to meet you all on the cruise.,
Mike.

[Loveysmommy]

We are booked on the 8/24 Eastern Magic Cruise!! It will be me, hubby and daughter (6).

I am SO excited - I can't wait to get my paperwork in the mail!

:D

[appink]

Hi All,

We have to come up with a way in the next 100 or so days how we will know each other or set up a certain meeting place and time for all of us so we can get to know each other and our kids can too.

[Celebrategoldens]

I like the idea of trying to get to know each other and getting together sometime on board. I know other DisBoard have done this, maybe someone will share how to best ID each other and how to meet! We have 2nd seating for dinner! Anybody else???? Anybody else with TEENS and Preteens???

[appink]

I've read on these boards something about rubber band gatherings. Not quite sure what that is but we can come up with something to distinguish us between now and then.

Can't stay off these boards.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Patti

[Loveysmommy]

Hi,

We have 2nd seating too. At first I was going to try to change it (it was not my preference), but after reading the boards I think I will keep it as is - although I usually don't like to eat so late at night.

[Loveysmommy]

Hey,

How do you get that "countdown" thing on your posts??

Thanks -

[Celebrategoldens]

I "bumped" up the post that told you where to go and get the timers. You can just follow the directions, (even I could do it!!!)

[wcarp]

Hi everyone,
we will be taking our first cruise on the Magic on 8/24. It will be myself, DH, DS 11, DD 8. we also have 2nd seating. would love to connect with those of you with children.

[Diamond_Girls]

We also have second seating (yay!) and there are 8 people in our part (2 families), 4 children in our party, Boy- 12 yrs, girl - 10 yrs, daughter -10 yrs and daughter - 8 yrs. Perhaps your 11 year old boy could hook up with our 12 year old, and your 8 year old girl could hook up with my 8 year old...

This will be our 1st 7-day cruise, but we have done 2 3-days and loved them!!

[Kiki]

we leave two days before you all :(

[wcarp]

Hi Diamond-girls, sounds great. My kids run hot and cold. Sometimes they make more friends than we could ever imagine in a strange environment and other times they just don't warm up. I really want this to be fun for them altough I can't imagine it being anything else.

[appink]

Hi everyone,

It sounds like all of our kids are going to have someone from this group to play with. And we should all have a great time getting to know each other.

Patti

[appink]

Just found out from our TA that we have 2nd seating for dinner also.

Looks like a lot of this group will be dining at the same time.

[billylen]

Add one more father and son for the 2nd seating at dinner....

(Is it August yet?):rolleyes:

[appink]

Welcome Billylen. I can't wait for August either. Too bad we are wishing the summer away.:bounce:

Patti

[appink]

Just bumping this up to see if there is anyone new out there for 8/24.

We want a large group from the boards.

[appink]

Just bumping this up to see if we get more responses.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[appink]

Hi all, just bumping this up to see if we have anyone else that wants to join our thread.

It's getting closer and closer. My DH is getting tired of me saying "someone on the boards said we should do this". I can't stay off of them.

Everytime I need a Disney fix I pull up someones review that has pictures in it. Can't wait for the group that is out there this week to do their reviews.

Patti :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Celebrategoldens]

a good idea for how we can all ID one another??? We could wear a ribbon or something? Or try to meet at one time and place??? School is almost out (only 3 more weeks) so the summer should FLY looking forward to the cruise!

[amy101361]

We will be on the Magic 8/24. Single mom, DS 6, and DD 10. Early seating.

[appink]

Welcome Amy, Looking forward to meeting you. There are lots of kids in the group so far. Yours will definately have someone to play with.

Celebrategoldens, as far as meeting somewhere, I read on these boards that there is a secret verandah on deck 7 with chairs. Maybe we all could meet there around 3 if that works for everyone. If anyone else can come up with something better that would be great.

Patti

[appink]

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[Loveysmommy]

Hi everyone,

We are on the 8/24 Eastern Cruise (7 day). It's me, DH, and DD (6). Late seating.

Maybe we could pick a color - and put that color ribbon on our door (and maybe a small one to pin to your bag or clothes while on board?) That way maybe we can identify each other.

What do you think? What's a good color - something others might not use.

My choices:
PURPLE
YELLOW

It is AUGUST YET???????????? I WANNA GO (whine whine whine)!!
:D

[appink]

Loveysmommy that is a wonderful idea. I like purple. Anyone else in the group have any ideas?

Buying something every week for the cruise so it better get here before I spend all of the money.

Patti:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[ducklite]

We're on that sailing as well. DH, DS (16), and myself.

We're in stateroom 8032, late seating, requesting PLAPLAP. I'm looking forward to it, as are my guys. Has anyone thought about their shore excursions yet?

Anne

[appink]

Ducklite, I am so excited that you are joining us. We are finally getting quite a group together. Most of us are on late seating.

I have e-mailed with creditman and celebrategoldens and I think we are doing our own thing on the islands.

Can't wait to meet your family. Stay tuned as we try to figure out how and where to meet.

[Loveysmommy]

Hi,

Since we are traveling with our non-adventurous 6yr. old daughter, I thought I'd keep the "booked" excursions simple:

Butterfly farm tour & Coral World (I forget which one is on which island!)

I figured we'd do the rest on our own. We'll play to "hang out" on Castaway cay though.

If I am on a cat 12 guaranty - will I find out before I board what cabin number we are assigned to? How do I do that?

Thanks!

[jillsatravelin]

Hello...... This is my first time posting, hope I do this right! We are going on the 7 day Eastern on Aug. 24th. We have 7 year old twin boys who can't wait! Ok, I can't either........ Please add me to your Aug. 24th list. Coming all the way from Napa, Ca. first time in FL. Getting soooooo excited! Next I just need to book a hotel for the night before at the airport and get transfers or the limo. These boards have been great! Hope to meet you all! Ü Jill

[grannymary]

HI!!!

I am going on the 8/24 cruise. It will be me, my DD,her husband, and my 2 DGD ages 8 and 1yr. We are staying in a cat.3 /cabin 8346. Can't believe it's not less than 90 days. We made reservation at around 500 days. :smooth:

[Whiskers]

Hi Jillsatravelin! My boys DS7 and DS5 would probably be great cruise buddies for your twins. We should try to meet on the ship. We are also coming from the west coast (Vancouver, Canada) the night before the cruise. Getting excited!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[appink]

Loveysmommy, We were given our cabin number by our TA. If you did not book through one you will get it with your travel docs.

Jillsatravelin, grannymary & whiskers welcome to the group. We are trying to come up with a way for all of us to meet at a certain time and place.

Celebrategoldens has come up with us wearing a certain color ribbon. Maybe purple or yellow. I know there is a verandah on one end of the 7th deck or we could meet by one of the pools. I'm sure we will come up with something by the time we go. Maybe we could all wear the same color tee-shirts.

Getting really excited.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[appink]

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[Celebrategoldens]

Just got back from a Memorial Day Dog Show and see that we are doing the ribbon thing. I am likes Lovesmommy, I LOVE purple or yellow. I think one on the door is a good idea! Or maybe even computer signs that say "DIS BOARD" I hope there are more older kids coming, most of you sound like your kids are elementary or younger. I have a middle schooler and a high schooler. Gee, it is already past Memorial DAY!!! Hurray!!! Can't wait to cruise!!! We have about decided to just do excursions "on our own" We have been on a few cruises and some of the stuff is just not exactly what we want and is real expensive. We are thinking of doing Trunk Bay for snorkling. Anybody else got any good ideas for " on your own" trips????

[appink]

I thought I would put out a list of the group so far. We are getting quite a group. As you will see there are lots of kids in everyones age group.

appink DW, DH, DS9 State room 7063
celebrategoldens DW, DH, DD15, DD12
Credit man DW, DH, DS10, DD8
Whiskers DW, DH, DS7, DS5
diamondgirls DW, DH, DD8, DD10
billylen DAD, DS14
Loveysmommy DW, DH, DD6
Wcarp DW, Dh, DS11, DD8
amy101361 MOM, DS6, DD10
ducklite DW, DH, DS16 State room 8032
jillsatravelin DW, DH, DS Twins7 State room 6052
grannymary DGM, DD, DH, DGD8, DGD1 State room 8346
Kamlem DW, DH, DD6, DD8 State room 8556
caren90
boomerwon
pgavin
Twin Crazy DW, DH, DS5, DD5

If I missed anyone or made an error please let me know and I will adjust it. I just thought it would be nice to have a group list. If people add I will revise the list.

Purple or yellow ribbons sound like a good idea. We should decide where to meet.

If anyone wants their cabin numbers added to the list please let me know.

Impatiently waiting for August.

Patti

[Loveysmommy]

I'm SO excited - my travel agent just called to say that my final payment is due!!! YYYYIIIIPPPPEEE.....

Well... I'm not happy I have to shell out the $$$$, but it DOES mean that I'm much closer to my cruise!!

WHOO HOOO!!

Next step - booking those excursions!

:D :smooth: :cool: :D

[appink]

That's so exciting. That means ours should be calling soon too!!

I hate to wish the summer away but I just want the cruise date to get here.

[Celebrategoldens]

Thanks for making a list of all of us! Sure seems like we are going to have a crew from the boards. Hopefully, as we get closer, more people will pick up the boards.
Counting down to August 24!

[jillsatravelin]

Just wanted to give my room# 6052. My 7 year olds are getting soooooo excited about meeting all the other kids. I'm a bit worried about having the second seating though. Were on Calif time and that means were going to be eating dinner at 11pm our time! I just want them to be AWAKE and enjoying their meals not sleeping through them! Counting down the days........... Jill

[ducklite]

Originally posted by jillsatravelin
Just wanted to give my room# 6052. My 7 year olds are getting soooooo excited about meeting all the other kids. I'm a bit worried about having the second seating though. Were on Calif time and that means were going to be eating dinner at 11pm our time! I just want them to be AWAKE and enjoying their meals not sleeping through them! Counting down the days........... Jill

You're counting in the wrong direction! It means you'll be eating dinner between 5-6pm "your" time! So late seating is perfect for you!

Anne

[grannymary]

You can put our cabin # on list..It's 8346. Thanks!:)

[KAMLEM]

Please add us!! Myself, DH, and 2 DD (ages 6 and 8). Right now we're in Room 8556 but on a wait list for a category 3. It's probably a long shot but I'm really hoping that someone cancels!

[appink]

Welcome, Kamlem and family. I will add you to our list.

[Whiskers]

Jill:
We're late dinner seating too with the boys DS5 and DS7. Also worried about the "sleeping through dinner"!! Have you given any thought to what excursions to do with your twins?
Diane

[jillsatravelin]

Anne: You were totally right, I was counting in the wrong direction. It looks like the second seating might be perfect for us! Thanks...........

Diane: I'm not sure which excursions were going to do yet. We were in Hawaii last October and the twins did great with snorkeling so I think we'll do some kind of beach/snorkel trip. Any thoughts or ideas? Jill

[ducklite]

A few months ago someone named bizybea was supposed to be on this sailing in cabin 6080. I think it was just a couple of adults, no kids. have they checked in recently?

Anne

[ducklite]

Originally posted by KAMLEM
Please add us!! Myself, DH, and 2 DD (ages 6 and 8). Right now we're in Room 8556 but on a wait list for a category 3. It's probably a long shot but I'm really hoping that someone cancels!

Sorry, you're not getting mine :D :D :D :D

You're more than welcome to come visit though!

Anne

[KAMLEM]

Ducklite-

How far ahead did you book? I could not get a category 3 at all during the summer. I'd like to get one for 2003.

[ducklite]

Originally posted by KAMLEM
Ducklite-

How far ahead did you book? I could not get a category 3 at all during the summer. I'd like to get one for 2003.

We booked about 18 months in advance, if not a little more. I changed my stateroom last year in the fall I think from 8048 to 8032, so there was at least one room still left then.

Anne

[appink]

ducklite,

I remember seeing them in a while back somewhere but do not recall that they were on our cruise. bizybea if you are out there let us know so we can add you to the list.

Not a problem about listing your cabin. We will find you anyway. You can't hide from this group. HA! HA!

Patti

[appink]

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[ducklite]

Anybody thinking about packing yet?

I've started to, but it keeps getting me depressed. We'll be gone for almost two weeks between the cruise and WDW. I do'nt want to do laundry, but I do'nt want to pack two weeks worth of clothes either. UGH!!

Anne

[Diamond_Girls]

Have any of you purchased trip insurance? I've been checking insuremytrip.com and based on the numbers I enter it looks like a company called Travelex is by far the least expensive. Anyone use this company or use this website or buy any travel insurance?

Thanks!

[appink]

Ducklite, I haven't actually started packing yet but each week I buy a few things and have them put in the spare room. I go look at them to get my cruise fix for the day and then stay on these boards the other half of the time. I may be fired before I get to cruise.

Patti

[appink]

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[Whiskers]

Appink: I've been doing that too - buying a few things at a time and putting in my "travel area". But it's mostly stuff to keep the boys busy on the plane!! I'm soooo nervous about spending all those hours trapped on a plane with them getting bored!:eek:

[ducklite]

Originally posted by Diamond_Girls
Have any of you purchased trip insurance? I've been checking insuremytrip.com and based on the numbers I enter it looks like a company called Travelex is by far the least expensive. Anyone use this company or use this website or buy any travel insurance?

Thanks!

I purchased Disney's insurance. I read the policy and it covers what I need it to. I'm mostly concerned about medical evacuation insurance.

Anne

[appink]

Whiskers, where are you coming from? Thank goodness we are in Virginia and only have a 2 hour flight. I remember going to California 2 years ago with my then 7 year old. He discovered the restroom on the plane and every 5 minutes had to go. Coming back it wasn't such a thrill so we just played cards with him.

Ducklite and diamondgirls, we also have the Disney insurance. Our agent purchased it when she did the package and I am not sure how much it was because it is not broken out.

:bounce:

Patti

[ducklite]

Well, I now feel very poor, but very excited. I made my final payment yesterday. My TA asked if I would mind doing it a little early, as she is having surgery and will be out for some time, and it would be one less thing her coworkers would have to handle for her.

OK, so I have plane tickets, WDW reservations before and after the cruise. I have ********.net taking care of all the transfers for us, and written confirmation from Rabbit. I've paid for the cruise, scheduled the pet sitter, and given the concierge at the Poly and YC our dining info and gotten my PS's back from them. I called the GF Spa to get my spa treatments set up with my preferred therapists.

I still need to have DS and DH measured for their tuxes at a local place and then order them through cruiseline formal. I need to order gift baskets and flowers from Shirley. I need to call DCL 60 days out and set up Palo's, dining rotation and shore excurions. I need to take DS to get some shorts, he has grown five inches since last summer, and nothing fits anymore. :(

I feel like I'm forgetting something really huge. :confused: :eek:

Anne

[appink]

Ducklite, wow are you prepared. All I've done so far is pick up a few things. I feel like I am way!!!! behind.:(

[Whiskers]

appink: we're flying out of Seattle (after driving down from Vancouver, Canada). One stop on the flight to Florida, so I think it is going to be a loooong day! I have so many sticker books etc, my DH is going to have a fit :D I just need to find some new game boy games I think (any ideas anyone?)

ducklite: We are goint to need transportation from the airport Sat am to the port. (flying in friday and staying at an airport hotel). Do you like ******** the best? Is it better than Tiffany or Happy Limo?

[KAMLEM]

Whiskers-

The first time we went to Disney with our two DD (ages 3 and 6 at the time) I was dreading the 3 hour flight. I packed their backpacks so full of things to do that they could not even carry them by themselves - coloring books, crayons, game boys, CD walkman, Pixters. I did that the first 3 times we went to Disney before I realized that they did not use any of it. This year I bought them each a portable DVD player. They are a little expensive but worth every penny. Last month I didn't hear a word from my 5 year old during the whole flight. My parents and in-laws each live about an hour away and every time we drive there we use the DVD players. It makes the car ride so much more enjoyable! I payed about $400 each at BJ's for the RCA ones but I just saw an APEX brand advertised at Walmart for only $179. I would recommend them to anyone. I bought nice carrying cases that are padded and they both fit into one carry-on bag that my husband carries. The girls don't have to carry anything. They were definitely worth the money for us.

[Whiskers]

Kamlem: What a great idea! I'm going to see if our Walmart has that APEX brand. Thanks!

[KAMLEM]

Whiskers-

It you can't find it you should check EBay, I saw quite a few there. You can buy an adapter for the headphones and plug 2 sets in if you want two kids to share. That was my original plan but I didn't want to deal with the fighting. If you just buy a reqular, cheap adapter then you lose some of the sound. You can spend a little more on one that makes the sound the same as if just one person were listening. I bought these so that my husband and I can watch with the kids. There's just one problem-my 6 year old wants to watch Spongebob Squarepants over and over.

[jillsatravelin]

I had this same thought when we went to Hawaii last October and packed half of their room for the flight. It was over 5 hours and they didn't use anything....... except for playing a few game boy games and watching the in flight movie. I think I'll look into the cheaper DVD player from Walmart. I know what you mean about the Sponge Bob movies, over and over and over! It might just be worth the $200 bucks and will be used many times to come. I was thinking they could just watch the in flight movie again but it probably won't be for little kids.
Have any of you used ********.net? I just got a quote of $130 round trip for eight of us, my brother and sister-n-law is coming too. That seems so cheap. I'm visioning this 1960's van pulling up with no AC. LOL. Just wondering if any of you have any thoughts about them. I still haven't booked the night before yet, it just kills me to pay $180 for the Hyatt when were not even arriving until midnight and leaving early the next morning. I'm so excited I want to be the first at the ship! :Ü Jill

[ducklite]

Originally posted by Whiskers
ducklite: We are goint to need transportation from the airport Sat am to the port. (flying in friday and staying at an airport hotel). Do you like ******** the best? Is it better than Tiffany or Happy Limo?

I haven't used ******** yet, this will be the first. I've also never used Happy Limo. I have used Florida Towncar and TIffany, both many times. I've never had a "Bad" experience with either, BUT, the FTC quality did slip after a couple of years, and while Tiffany drivers have been fine, their office people have been surly the last couple times I've called. So I'm trying ******** this time.

Not sure if you realize it, but you can take DCL transportation for a small fee as well from the airport, even if your flight arrives the day before.

I would use Tiffany again (in fact I just won free r/t transport by Tiffany from MCO to any WDW area resort in a raffle, and plan on using it next February :D ! ). So far I've been happy with ********, but I can't really recommend them yet.

Anne

[Credit Man]

Anne, Tried to PM you but your box is full. Yes we are still going on 8/24. Don't remember the room number, but we are on deck 2.

[wcarp]

has anyone purchased snorkeling equip for their kids? I have 11 year old son and 8 yr old girl. this will be their first snorkeling exp. and having used poor equip myself in the past, I thought about buying something for them so it would be a good experience. Anyone have any thoughts?

thanks,
wanda

[KAMLEM]

I bought 4 sets (2 adults and 2 children) of equipment at BJ's. I saw the identical sets (same brand) at Land's End for $79. I paid only $25. I have heard that's what it costs just to rent the equipment for a day. Each set has a snorkel, mask and fins in a nice carrying case that drains well if the equipment is still wet. The equipment is very good quality, especially for $25.

[wcarp]

Kamlem,

Do you remeber the name brand? I've seen lots of equip in varying prices and was wondering what was a good brand for kids. Thanks

[KAMLEM]

The brand is US Divers. We haven't used them yet but they look good. The fins have extra padding around the back so that the straps won't rub agains your ankles. There's a plastic mesh fabric so that they'll drain if you put them away wet. I don't know anything about snorkeling equipment but it looks good!

[appink]

Still looking for more people on the 8/24 Magic. It's getting closer and we want more!!!

Has anyone decided if we want to do the purple or the yellow ribbons? I know, I know I'm pushing things. Just too excited to be patient.

Patti

[ducklite]

I'm starting to make packing lists at this point. :D

Anne

[ducklite]

Have you all thought about your shore excursions? We can book them starting in a couple of weeks.

I think we're going to do the "Under Two Flags" tour in St. Maarten, and maybe the walking tour in St. Thomas.

We're not really huge "beachy" people, and figure if the weather is nice, we'll just take a cab to the beach when we finish the tour, otherwise we'll just get back on board and relax by what should be fairly empty pools.

DS (16) is going to do the Teen Regatta in St. Maarten, and I think just stay on the ship in St. Thomas--we haven't decided for sure yet. At CC I want him to do the Wildside, but he's saying he wants to just play on the teen beach, so maybe...

What's everytone else doing, and what are your kids doing?

Anne

[appink]

I think we are just going to do our own thing. We are big beach people so for the most part we will hang out at the beaches. We are still trying to decide whether to buy our own snorkling gear. It would probably be the only time we every use it so it doesn't sound like a real good idea.

DS9 is really excited. He really wants to try snorkling so he can see the different kinds of fish.

Patti

[Credit Man]

It is a DIS tradition that one wears lime green ribbons to identify himself to another DISer. Not that that is set in stone. Just a suggestion.

[wcarp]

My TA said we wouldn't be able to book excursions until we were on the boat. Is this true? If we can book in advance does the info come to the TA or directly to my house? My TA is taking the summer off so she won't even be working when it's time for us to go. Also how far in advance do we get the travel documents?
thanks, its obvious we're a first time cruiser family isn't it!

[appink]

You can book your excursions 60 days in advance either through DCL or on your own. If you received the brochure it explains the excursions in it or you can go to Disneycruise.com and go through the menu. It has excursions on it explaining the different types of excursions. Hope this helps. I'm sure others have more to say.

Can't wait to meet you.

Patti

[appink]

ducklite, I found the answer to the bizybea question on the cruise list thread. They have changed their plans and are crusing on 12/14 instead. It's funny I just came across her meassage there and remember someone had asked.

Patti

[appink]

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[Diamond_Girls]

I just saw another thread that said if 8 or more people book through Dreams Unlimited, then Disney will have a gift in the stateroom when we board. I am curious to see how many people booked through DU for the 8/24 cruise...

[Celebrategoldens]

Gee, time really is flying! My golden puppies were born on Monday night, so I KNOW the time will really fly until our cruise! I got the request for final payment from our AAA TA and so I guess we REALLY are going on a cruise! Our room # is 6508 and I would love to see other DISer's. The lime green ribbons sound good to me! I wouldn't want to break a DIS tradition! :o)
If anybody finds any good deals on snorkle gear will you please pass the info on? We are still trying to decide to buy or rent.

[KAMLEM]

We booked through DU.

I got a great deal on snorkel gear. It was only $25 a set at BJ's. It includes a snorkel, mask and fins with a really nice case that has mesh areas for drainage. I saw the same exact gear at Land's End for $79 a few months ago.

[appink]

Sorry not us. We booked through our local travel agent.

Time is flying though. We can't wait.:bounce:

[ducklite]

I made my final payment over a week ago. That's when it really sunk in! Now I'm just counting the days until I can call to book shore excurions, etc.

Anne

[appink]

ducklite, what shore excursions are you doing? We haven't decided whether we want to do excursions on just do stuff on our own?

We are still debating on whether to buy or rent snorkle equipment.

[wcarp]

Has anyone experienced the LAP dining rotation on a cruise. It would mean you are in Lum. on the last night. Since this is the most formal dining resturant I'm curious how people dress. With late dining and the need to pack I was wondering if people still wear their formal attire or are a little more relaxed since it is the last night.

[Whiskers]

Did you all see the new thread about the changes in dining times for a few July/Aug cruises? Interesting. Do you think they will extend the trial to our cruise?

[appink]

I saw that too. I'm glad we have late seating if they do decide to change it on a permanent basis.

[Credit Man]

Regardless of what resturant you dine in on the last night, the dress is casual.

[ducklite]

Originally posted by appink
ducklite, what shore excursions are you doing? We haven't decided whether we want to do excursions on just do stuff on our own?

We are still debating on whether to buy or rent snorkle equipment.

We're pretty usre we're going to do the under two flags tour on St. Maartan, not sure about St. Thomas. DH has a former coworker who is now living there, and a friend of mine spends about half the year there, so we might just spend time with friends.

DS is going to do the Teen Regatta on St. Maartan.

We aren't big beach people. I might buy one set of snorkle gear to share. I wouldn't rent, I just dont think they properly sanitize the stuff---sorry, but bleach does NOT kill everything. Unless I can see that they are using a hospital grade disenfectant, and using it properly, I'm not going to use rented stuff. You can call me nuerotic, but my doctor doesn't.

Anne

Anne

[ducklite]

Originally posted by Whiskers
Did you all see the new thread about the changes in dining times for a few July/Aug cruises? Interesting. Do you think they will extend the trial to our cruise?

Makes me very glad I requested late seating.

Anne

[appink]

wcarp, what part of Virginia are you from? We are from Springfield.

[wcarp]

we're from central virginia, Lynchburg area!
I like the new time for late seating too!

[appink]

We just made our final payment. Yippee!!! Hooray!!! That means we are getting closer. Unbeleivable how time flys. We booked over a year ago.

Patti:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Diamond_Girls]

We just made our payment today as well! We booked 11 months in advance and it has been a long time coming! I think we have about 65 days left until we board the plane... yay!

[Celebrategoldens]

We just made final payment today! Hurray! That means the time is getting closer! We are STILL trying to figure out what to do about snorkel gear. Did anybody ever find a place with a good price???

[wcarp]

I'm still looking for gear for my kids as well. I have heard about guppygear (guppygear.com) that is especially made for kids and have been looking into that. Don't want to invest a lot of money as we won't use it a lot but I really do want my kids to have their own snorekel. Working in a hospital makes me very cautious about sanitation of recycled equip!

[Diamond_Girls]

I see gear all over the place but I cannot tell if it would work well in the ocean. Is there anything in particular you have to look for or does any of it work? Thanks!

[ducklite]

Originally posted by wcarp
I'm still looking for gear for my kids as well. I have heard about guppygear (guppygear.com) that is especially made for kids and have been looking into that. Don't want to invest a lot of money as we won't use it a lot but I really do want my kids to have their own snorekel. Working in a hospital makes me very cautious about sanitation of recycled equip!

You and me both. Lets not even get into endoscopes!! I would NEVER let them use one of those one me--they can't be autoclaved!!!

Although bleach in the right concentration and when soaked for long enough will kill many bugs, including HIV, it wo'nt kill all bugs. Parvoviruses and coronaviruses are particularly nasty, and bleach will NOT kill them all.

Maybe I"m a little nuerotic about it, but better safe than sorry!!

Anne

[Celebrategoldens]

I went to the DCL site yesterday and just for fun, I looked up making ressies for our cruise on Aug. 24. Guess what? There are NO ressies available for ANY of the Eastern sailings of the Magic in August! I thought ours would sell out, because it is an AAA "group" cruise. They had GREAT prices for a VERY few AAA members, we didn't get the great price, but we are going anyway! LOL So it looks like we will have full house. :rolleyes:

[ducklite]

Wow! I had a feeling it was going to be a full cruise, but didn't think it was going to be taht full!

Anne

[grannymary]

FYI I called today to ask a few questions about shore excusions. We are traveling w DGD who is 1..On all the post I've read I was under the impression that no children under 3 were allowed on any of the excusions. Well I called twice and was told both times that if it says in booklet all ages,it means just that,all ages. The difference is some still charge the child rate even if the child is 1 or 2..We are doing the Butterfly tour and they consider my DGD a lap child so we don't pay for her!! This is great new for us because we really weren't sure if we would be able to get the right time for flounders. We can start making reservations for excusions as of tomorrow 6/25... Can't wait till 8/24/02

[appink]

Wow!!! A full ship. We are going to have fun finding each other. Someone quick decide where and when we want to meet.:bounce:

[ducklite]

I just booked my shore excursions--Under 2 Flags for St. Maarten and Charlotte Amalie Historical Tour for St. Thomas.

The Teen Regatta on St. Maarten has been cancelled permanently due to lack of response.

Anne

[Loveysmommy]

Hi everyone,

I am getting ready to pre-book my excursions for the cruise. I have a very non-adventurous 6 yr. old daughter to consider. I am definitely going to book the butterfly tour excursion on St. Maarten but have no idea what to book on St. Thomas/St. John.

I was going to book the Coral World/Island Drive in St. Thomas/St. John but my daughter wasn't interested (why? I don't know - she loves aquariums!!)

So. ...... should I book it anyway (coral world)? what do you all think of the St. John or St. Thomas Island tours?? I think the St. John would be nicer, no?

HELP!!

Thanks :-)
XOXO

[Celebrategoldens]

I was wondering if any of you guys knew what night you are planning to do Palos. I want to do the "themed" nights in our "real" restaurants, but I do want to try Palos! Any ideas? Maybe we could all go on the same night???

[ducklite]

I'm planning on getting PLAPLAP rotation, and doing Palo's on Wednesday evening.

Anne

[Diamond_Girls]

How do you plan what rotation you will get? I thought they decided for us??

[appink]

It would be great if we could all do Palos together. How do we figure this one out?:bounce:

[appink]

We were getting way to far back in the pages guys. Is the excitement wearing off already?

Celebrategoldens, did you find snorkle gear yet? If so where?

[ducklite]

Originally posted by Diamond_Girls
How do you plan what rotation you will get? I thought they decided for us??

I've got a cat 3 stateroom, so I can request my rotation in advance through the concierge.

Anne

[grannymary]

Ducklite.
We also have a catg 3, what's this about a letter to request dinning rotation?? I have never done the disney cruise, no less the catg 3..What else can I look forward to..
Thanks:)

[Celebrategoldens]

We finally ALL found Snorkel Gear. DH and DD15 found theirs at Sam's for $40, DD12 found hers at Walmart for about $30, and I found some at the Sports Authority for $40. That is about the best we could do. And then DH took his to Florida to try it out and stood up in water that was more shallow than he thought and cracked his fins! LOL
At least now we can all go snorkeling!

[billylen]

I was just reviewing the various posts fot the Aug 24th cruise and it is amazing to see 9 (possibly 10) pages of comments! Yikes!

What a crowd!

:smooth:

[appink]

Billylen, yep we have quite a group and we are hoping to get everyone together once we get on the ship.

My DH told me yesterday to quit hoping it will get here soon because then I am going to be crying because it's over. LOL

I still can't wait though.:rolleyes:

[Loveysmommy]

I pre-booked my excursions!! I am so excited :Pinkbounc

One of our excursions begins at 7:40am (yikes!). What time do we usually debark on island days?? I wouldn't want to miss it!

Thanks -

[Loveysmommy]

Does anyone know if I will be able to plug in my portable dvd player on the airplane (Delta)? I am looking to buy one and will get the car/airplane adapter if the plane has this capability. It will save me from using the rechargable battery.

Thanks!

[ducklite]

Originally posted by Loveysmommy
I pre-booked my excursions!! I am so excited :Pinkbounc

One of our excursions begins at 7:40am (yikes!). What time do we usually debark on island days?? I wouldn't want to miss it!

Thanks -

Which ones are you taking?

Anne

[ducklite]

Originally posted by Loveysmommy
Does anyone know if I will be able to plug in my portable dvd player on the airplane (Delta)? I am looking to buy one and will get the car/airplane adapter if the plane has this capability. It will save me from using the rechargable battery.

Thanks!
Depends on the type of aircraft and where your seat is. I wouldn't count on it though.

Generally teh seats on the newer planes towards the front of the cabin or in First Class are the ones with the plugs.

Anne

[ducklite]

Originally posted by Loveysmommy
Does anyone know if I will be able to plug in my portable dvd player on the airplane (Delta)? I am looking to buy one and will get the car/airplane adapter if the plane has this capability. It will save me from using the rechargable battery.

Thanks!
Depends on the type of aircraft and where your seat is. I wouldn't count on it though.

Generally teh seats on the newer planes towards the front of the cabin or in First Class are the ones with the plugs.

Anne

[grannymary]

Have we made a decision on wearing ribbons to spot each other????

[Loveysmommy]

Anne,

We booked the Island Tour & Butterfly Farm in St. Maarten; The St. John Island Tour (St. Thomas/St. John) and we booked Parasailing for my hubby on castaway cay.

Counting the days!!
:cool: :Pinkbounc :D

[grannymary]

We also booked the Butterfly farm and tour..We were thrilled to learn that we could bring my DGD (13months at time of cruise).
We are going to play it by ear as far as St Thomas..:smooth:

[Whiskers]

I'm trying to remember....is it the morning at St Thomas that we have to get up really early to go through customs? And if we don't book excursions then can we do the customs part later (like 7:30 ish?

[Whiskers]

After I posted my last question, I read on another thread that someone sailing Sept 8 has received their shore excursion info package already. I don't have mine yet:( Do any of you have yours?

[grannymary]

Whiskers,
We got our shore excursion information within a week of making final payment. Either call your travel agent, or call Shore Excursion Desk/ (the phone # in booklet is 1-877-566-0968. Hope this helps.. My understanding is that some excursions fill up b4 you even get on ship...so do ASAP !!See you soon

[appink]

Grannymary, I think it has been decided we are going to do lime green ribbons as it is a tradition of disboarders.

Whiskers, We received our tour excursion stuff the day after we paid off our cruise if that is what you are talking about. It came with a brochure and a list of prices.

Getting closer, can't wait.


Patti

[Caren90]

Hi All,
My family will be on the August 24th cruise as well. We cannot wait!
By the way, we did book through DU, three cabins, that makes at least four as far as i can tell from these posts.
Not too long now!!:)

[Diamond_Girls]

That is a definite 4... come on we need 4 more...!!

[appink]

Welcome to the group Caren90. Do you have children coming? As you can see we have all ages in our big group. We are going to have lime green ribbons so that we can tell who is in our group. We haven't decided where to meet yet once we get on the ship. We are all very excited.

[Caren90]

My group is DH, DD 10 and DS 7, My Mom and niece are in another cabin, she is 10. My brother in-law and wife and his DS 7 and DD 4 are in the third cabin, it is sort of a mini family reunion.
We did the 7-day two years ago (it was the third sailing) and can't wait to go again. The rest of our group has never been, so they are in for a real treat!

[Loveysmommy]

OK - I've added LIME GREEN RIBBONS to my packing list!! I will tie them the all my luggage, my bags (that I will be carrying with me on board) and will tape one to my cabin door!!

Anyone else have a daughter in the 5-7 range? My 6 yr. old will be traveling with us!

Thanks

:) :cool: :)

[Credit Man]

Loveysmommy-
My DD turns 8 the day we board.

[appink]

Creditman, looks like our boys aren't going to get to know each other very well before the cruise. Hopefully they will in the club.

Mine almost sent yours an e'mail the other day but decided it was too much work at the time.LOL

Patti

[wcarp]

credit man,
My DD is 8 also, very excited about the cruise and hoping to make new friends. What a great way to spend your 8th B'day. Looking foward to meeting everyone.
wanda

[Credit Man]

I know what you mean, Patti. I am sure they will be fast friends.
Mike.

[Credit Man]

Wanda-
My DD is looking forward to making new friends on the ship. Looking forward to meeting everyone too.

[ducklite]

My 16 year old DS is hoping to meet other teens. He generally hangs with kids a year or two younger--any 14 or 15 year old boys going to be on board then?

Anne

[KAMLEM]

I have two DD - one 6 and one 8. We booked through DU also so that's one more!

[billylen]

Originally posted by ducklite
My 16 year old DS is hoping to meet other teens. He generally hangs with kids a year or two younger--any 14 or 15 year old boys going to be on board then?



I will be traveling with my 14 year old...(pretty mature for his age) Perhaps the two of them could meet and maybe pal around some..never know with kids...

[ducklite]

I'm waiting patiently for my cruise docs to arrive :) I'm figuring (hoping) we'll have them in the next couple of weeks or so.

Anne

[appink]

I keep watching for that Fed Ex man to come. I look like one of these bouncy guys waiting.:bounce: :Pinkbounc

Patti

[wcarp]

I keep bugging my TA about the documents as well. Good think she is a friend. thanks to everyone who has a count down clock. I get so excited everytime I log on and see the numbers!
BTW, where is everyone staying the night before. We will be at the raddison.
wanda

[ducklite]

We'll be at the Polynesian the night before. We actually get in to WDW on Wednesday, and leave from there Saturday morning. After the cruise we go back to WDW for a few more days and are staying at the YC.

Anne

[Credit Man]

Wanda,
We will also be at the Radisson the night before. We will be at WDW the week before the cruise.
Mike

[KAMLEM]

We will be at the Radisson, too, then the Beach Club one night after.

[Caren90]

We will be coming from 4 nights at the Dolphin.
Anyone received documents yet? or is it too early?
Caren

[Boomerwon]

Please add my family to the list. We will be traveling on the August 17th and 24th Magic routes. The last week we will have Grandma, niece 21, nephew 17, their parents, DH, DS 5, DD 2, and myself. Can't wait to get to Florida and Disney Magic!!! :smooth:

[ducklite]

Originally posted by Boomerwon
Please add my family to the list. We will be traveling on the August 17th and 24th Magic routes. The last week we will have Grandma, niece 21, nephew 17, their parents, DH, DS 5, DD 2, and myself. Can't wait to get to Florida and Disney Magic!!! :smooth:

Glad to see another teen boy! I was starting to wonder if my DS (16) and BillyLen's son were going to be the only teen boys aboard!

Anne

[appink]

Welcome Boomerwon. We have quite a group. I show 15 families now. I can't wait to meet everyone on the ship. Time is going fairly fast but of course not fast enough.:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Credit Man]

Boomerwon,
Back to back cruises. That is my ultimate dream.

[appink]

Ok so I was doing the happy dance today. I came home from work and there was a Fed Ex notice on the door. The only thing I am expecting to come Fed Ex is the cruise docs. I have no idea where the Fed Ex office is but the note says it is open til 8pm so I hurry up and map it on the computer.

Needless to say when I got there I found a letter not cruise docs and the happy dance ended. Boo Hoo!!

Hope they come soon. At least now I will know where to pick them up. :D

Here's hoping we get them soon:bounce: :Pinkbounc

Patti

[ducklite]

It looks like folks on the 8/17 cruise started getting their docs yesterday, so hopefully ours will be in early next week!

Getting REALLY excited now!!!

Anne

[Caren90]

My Documents arrived!!!I just came home from work and there they were on my doorstep!!!WooHoo

[appink]

Caren90, I am so jealous. As you can see from the post a couple up from yours I thought I was going to do the happy dances yesterday.

[grannymary]

Caren90,

Who did you book with? Trying to figure why some people get Doc's before others. I can't wait to get mine!!!

[wcarp]

My TA just called our cruise documents are in!
Can't wait to pick them up.
wanda

[Caren90]

grannymary,
I booked with Dreams Unlimited.
caren

[pgavin]

Hi everyone, Finally found the site!! We will be on 8/24. Gregg, Pam, Bryan 15, Jerry 14 and Amy 8. Can't wait to meet everyone. Lime green ribbons? Sounds ok with us. Counting down, the time is flying now!!!!!!! Keep in contact. I know where to talk now..... Bye for now pam

[grannymary]

Hi Pam!
Welcome to our group..Mt grandaughter is 8 also..Maybe they can hook up on cruise.. 1 person on the boards sailing the same date as us got her Docs' today..So I would think within the next week or 2, hopefully we will all have them.. Any questions just post it..Everyone is VERY helpful. Take care.....Mary

[appink]

PAM, Glad you found us. If you haven't had time read the post on this thread, we now have a lot of people on board. Remember when we first started this way back when on cruise critic we didn't get much response. Once we found disboards we picked up a lot.

[KAMLEM]

Pam and Mary-

I have an 8 yr old DD also. She's very shy so I'm hoping she'll make some friends. My other DD is 6 and I'm afraid that they will just cling to each other.

[wcarp]

kamlem,
My DD age 8 can also be shy. So maybe if we introduce the two early they will both feel more comfortable.
wanda

[KAMLEM]

Wanda-

That would be great.

Shari

[ducklite]

My TA called yesterday and left a message with Mark (my DS) who never bothered to tell me. GRRRRRRRRR

Her office is over an hour from my house, so she's just going to Fed Ex them to me--I should have them tomorrow! Can't wait!!!

Anne

[Celebrategoldens]

Hi Anne,

Who did you book thru? That is SO exciting that we are beginning to get our docs! HURRAY!

[ducklite]

Originally posted by Celebrategoldens
Hi Anne,

Who did you book thru? That is SO exciting that we are beginning to get our docs! HURRAY!

AAA. I originally booked it myself, then moved it to AAA so my friend would get the "credit" for the booking--she is a AAA TA.

Anne

[appink]

My TA called today to say our cruise docs are in. Unfortunately I did not get the message until now so I will have to get them tomorrow. YIPEE!!!! :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[appink]

We ended up getting our cruise docs last night after all. It was so exciting!!! I am doing the happy dance and now I just want to hurry up and leave.:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Celebrategoldens]

We booked thru AAA and we haven't heard a peep about our Documents. Does anybody else know how long after everybody else we might get ours? Any other AAA users out there?

[grannymary]

Maryann,

I booked with AAA and haven't heard a word yet. However I know Ducklite (Anne) bookd w/ AAA and I believe she got her
Docs'..I can't wait, but I figure I will give my TA till 26th and continue to check boards..If I see a lot of people are getting them I know I will give in and call my TA before end of week. Kept us posted.
Mary:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[grannymary]

bump!!

[ducklite]

For those who booked through AAA and haven't gotten docs yet, call your agent. The docs are probably in and they just haven't called you yet.

I used AAA, but the office I used is not the closest to my house. My friend works there, which I why I used them. So she Fed Ex'ed the docs when they arrived. I would imagine that normally they would just mail them or ask you to come in for them.

Anne

[Celebrategoldens]

Thanks Anne, for giving the low down on the AAA. My agent here is pretty BAD! We wanted to get on their "GREAT" deal that they had available for the week we all are sailing, did you get that deal? But instead, we got the regular AAA group rate (a whopping $50 saving for the entire family). My DH and I wanted the girl to keep checking and see if one of the superdeal spots became available, but they wouldn't do that and the "cruise specialist" in our local AAA office was just downright rude. We did end up saving a couple of hundred bucks over what even DU could do for us so we took their offer,(especially since we are big Soda drinkers and they give you the unlimited soda cups). I guess I will call the office and see if they are holding our documents ransom. Hopefully we will get our documents soon.
For those of you interested in my Golden puppies, they will be SIX weeks old tomorrow! They are growing up SO cute and all have wonderful homes waiting for them! They sure have made the wait till the cruise a LOT quicker!

[ducklite]

I wasn't even aware it was a AAA cruise until I read it on these boards.

We actually booked 18+, months ago, and got a very nice discount with the Early Booking.

Anne

[ducklite]

Did we come up with a time and place to meet?

Anne

[appink]

Nobody has said anything yet. How about 3pm on deck 10? Everybody should had their ressies made by then and registered the kids for the clubs.

[Credit Man]

Sounds good to me.

[ducklite]

Originally posted by appink
Nobody has said anything yet. How about 3pm on deck 10? Everybody should had their ressies made by then and registered the kids for the clubs.

OK, but where on Deck 10?

Anne

[ducklite]

I'd LOVE to do the Palo's High Tea one day, but DH is not interested. Would anyone else care to join me? I'm thinking I'll probably want to do it Thursday afternoon.

Anne

[grannymary]

Anne,

The High Tea on Thrus. sounds good to me. Let me know if you still want to do it. Still haventgotten my Docs. will call my TA ASAP, or whenever I get aminute. Anyone else get their Doc's yet.
Mary

[ducklite]

Originally posted by grannymary
Anne,

The High Tea on Thrus. sounds good to me. Let me know if you still want to do it. Still haventgotten my Docs. will call my TA ASAP, or whenever I get aminute. Anyone else get their Doc's yet.
Mary

Mary-

You're on! Any other ladies out there who would like to join us for tea on Thursday? Maybe we can get a nice group together :)

Anne

[Credit Man]

No docs here yet. We are in NJ too, Grannymary. Maybe it's the state.

[appink]

Tea sounds good to me also, count me in.

Hope you all get your docs soon. It was really exciting.

Patti:Pinkbounc

[KAMLEM]

I have not received my docs net either.

[billylen]

No docs here...(hmmmm wonder if I should take a short trip to Orlando to pick them up....):rolleyes:

[ducklite]

You all that haven't gotten your docs really need to follow up with your TA's. I've had mine for almost a week. Plus I just got the concierge letter with the "secret phone number" (Mary I'm going to PM it to you) and just finished making my dining rotation selection and Palo's reservations (I'm holding a reservation for five for tea on Thursday, Mary and I would love to have three more join us).

Anne

[KAMLEM]

I emailed my TA at Dreams Unlimited and she said that my docs have not been printed yet and I should expect them 10-14 days prior to sailing. What "secret phone number" are you referring to?

[ducklite]

Originally posted by KAMLEM
I emailed my TA at Dreams Unlimited and she said that my docs have not been printed yet and I should expect them 10-14 days prior to sailing. What "secret phone number" are you referring to?

KamLem--it's a phone number for guests in category 1-2-3 cabins to call in advance to make dining rotation selections and Palo's reservations. one less thing to have to do during the ressie scramble on boarding day.

I would have your DU agent check, there are a couple of us on this sailing that have already gotten our docs.

I had already selected a cabin, didn't have run of the ship or guaranteed category, wonder if that makes a difference?

Anne

[KAMLEM]

ducklite-
I did check, just today, and that's what I was told. I already have an assigned room, too. I am in a category 4 but am waitlisted for a 1,2 or 3 if anyone wants to cancel theirs!!

[Diamond_Girls]

My DU TA says the same thing... Disney doesn't even know when they are going to print them, let alone send them.

The TA said it is because there are more than 8 rooms booked through DU so Disney considers us a group. Hopefully we'll see the stateroom gift from Disney that I've read about on the boards. Anyone know what it is?

[appink]

Anne, please put me on your list for the Thursday tea. I can't wait to meet you all!!

Patti

[ducklite]

OK Patti! I have two more seats available for ea onTHursday--anyone??

Anne

[appink]

Anne, Thank you. It looks like you spend as much time on these boards as I do. I'm surprised I haven't gotten fired yet.:rolleyes:

Patti

[Credit Man]

DW just called. We have our docs in hand as of today.

[Caren90]

I booked through DU and I got my docs last Wednesday. My Mom and BIL also booked with DU and they have NOT received then yet. How do you explain that?
I am excited that the TA said that they have more than 8 cabins booked, It will be great if we get that little something extra (whatever it is).
Caren

[KAMLEM]

Does anyone know what types of gifts they have given in the past? Do we have to do anything to get the gift?

[billylen]

Lo and behold, I received our docs today!!!

Guess we're going after all!:bounce:

[wcarp]

glad everyone is finally getting their documents! Have we definately decided to meet on deck 10 at 3 o'clock wearing lime green ribbons? Is there a specific location?
can't wait!
wanda

[ducklite]

Originally posted by appink
Anne, Thank you. It looks like you spend as much time on these boards as I do. I'm surprised I haven't gotten fired yet.:rolleyes:

Patti

I'm the webmaster for an international Fortune 500, so I spend my life "online". I just drop in to visit the boards for a minute or two throughout the day, I call it "research"! :D

Anne

[grannymary]

Went to see my TA today. I booked w/AAA and have a catg 3 e/concierge service.. I asked why some people have gotten Doc's and not others..She said Disney never prints them at the same time..She felt it had to possibly due with.//
Who you purchase air with
If you are doing the land/sea pkg.
How far in advance you are flying in.

This is just what SHE thought.
I also noticed that people going on the cruise the week b4 us (8/19) some of them have posted not getting Docs yet either.
Mary :Pinkbounc

[ducklite]

For the record (as one of the first to get my docs)

I booked the cruise over 18 months ago. I booked my own air. I booked my own transfers. I am not doing a land/sea package (I booked the WDW portion on my own).

Anne

[appink]

Hi, We did the same, booked over a year ago and did everything separately. We got our docs last Thursday.

Patti

[KAMLEM]

We did everything on our own, too, and haven't received anything yet.

[Credit Man]

:Pinkbounc

[ducklite]

Other than Deck 10 at 3:00pm on Saturday, have we decided WHERE we are going to meet? Will the Outlook bar area be open then?

Anne

[grannymary]

I know I'm a pain, but has anyone else gotten the Docs. I was home from work today and was hoping FED EX would come. Around 5pm when he was a no show, I went to A&P, fell on a wet spot and spent what was left of the day at my Doctors. I have a bump on my knee the size of a orange..All I keep saying to the Doctor as they carried me in was "Can I still go on my Disney Cruise in 4 weeks". Seems I didnt break anything, but have to ICE it and rest the knee as much as possible.

[ducklite]

Oh POOR MARY!!

I hope you are feeling better soon, and that you get those docs.

Anne

[KAMLEM]

Oh Grannymary, I hope you're feeling better soon. That must have hurt and been embarrassing, too! You'll just have to sit by the pool and rest your knee! Have everyone wait on you! If it makes you feel better, I haven't received my docs yet either. Take care!

[appink]

Mary,

You have to go!!! We'll wait on you hand and foot if we have to. You prop that knee up and will it to get better.

Hope your docs come soon, I'd hate to see what else will happen if they don't.

X Fingers crossed that you get them this week.

Patti:p

[grannymary]

Was at the Doctors early today (sat) and now my knee is the size of a grapefruit. I go for x-rays on Monday. I will still go on cruise even if my son-in-law has to carry me on (Of course he would need some help).
Anyone else get Docs yet??:Pinkbounc

[KAMLEM]

Grannymary-

I hope everything turns out ok. No matter what you should come on the cruise. Every one will just have to pitch in and you'll have to spend a lot of time relaxing by the pool!

Still no docs yet here.

[wcarp]

keeping our fingers crossed for a quick recovery!

[wcarp]

has anyone heard if our cruise will be a part of the new dining times? It seems the trial time has been extended on the Wonder and I was wondering if anyone has heard about our cruise?
thanks,
wanda

[KAMLEM]

I asked my TA about the dining times when I first heard about the trial period and she said that ours would not be changed. Of course that was a while back so things may have changed.

[Credit Man]

:Pinkbounc :bounce: Less than 4 weeks!:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[ducklite]

Originally posted by wcarp
has anyone heard if our cruise will be a part of the new dining times? It seems the trial time has been extended on the Wonder and I was wondering if anyone has heard about our cruise?
thanks,
wanda

When I spoke to the concierge people last week I specifically asked about the dining times. I was told that it had beena trial, and it was due to end as scheduled (was it on the 8/6 sailing?)

She also said that they are subject to change.

SO basically noone seems to really know, although I do know the WONDER's diing times have been changed all the way through September.

Anne

[pgavin]

hi everyone, I'm having such a time getting to these boards. I hope this message gets thru. I can't wait till our daughters all get together!!!! It's my sons I'm worried about. From the cruise critics boards, if you remember, Bryan 15 might be a bore, but , Jerry 14 will be all over the ship. Did we choose a color to distinguish ourselves yet????? With any hope I can get back on to get it. We are stopping in Mrytle Beach the week before the cruise, so the drive will be broken up. We are also staying at the Raddison the night before. Hope to talk to you all soon. The time is really going fast now!!!!! My email is pgavin@earthlink.net Pam

[appink]

Hi Pam,

Boy is it getting close!!!. We have decided on lime green ribbons and on a meeting at 3pm on deck 10. Haven't decided the exact location on 10 yet.

Patti

[ducklite]

I've *kinda* started.

I've pulled out the suits and ties for my "guys", wanted to make sure DS's suit still fit. Wasn't planning on needing one for DS, but he informed me that he will be joining us for dinner on Thursday (semi-formal night). It became a priority once he found out that there is lobster on the menu that night :rolleyes:

I also have a large shopping bag full othat I can't forget to pack, as well as a smaller bag of stuff.

I've made a list, but I don't know how much I'll stick to it. We're going to be away from home for almost two weeks, and we don't want to do laundry. We don't want to overpack, but don't want to underpack ACK! :(

Anne

[appink]

I've sorta started. I have stuff laying on the bed in the spare room. Extra bathing suits, alot of the new stuff that was bought that will be worn first on the cruise that kind of thing.

I've made lists too!! Knowing me, I'll go off and forget something anyway.

Patti

[KAMLEM]

I missed the Fed Ex guy today and yesterday - I bet it's my docs finally!!!

[Twin Crazy]

We're on board for 8/24. DS5 & DD5 (twins). Coming from VA. Any info on family friendly beaches in St Maartan???

[grannymary]

I finally got my Doc's..I actually called the special number for concierge guests and they said all Docs will be sent by end of week. Not 10 minutes later my TA called and said they were in.
Meantime my knee is doing a little better.
Can't wait till 8/24
Mary:Pinkbounc

[grannymary]

Ialso notice on my Docs I have told you guys the wrong cabin #. I said 8346, but I am actually in 8546.
When I spoke to Debbie from Disney, she said we would NOT be part of new dining times!!:Pinkbounc

[appink]

Welcome Twin Crazy and family. We are an excited bunch and as you can see we are communicating alot.

Grannymary, I'm glad your knee is doing better. Don't forget we will wait on you as you lounge at the pool!! Maybe we will bring a bell and all you will have to do is ring it.

Glad people are starting to get docs. I would be a wreck waiting.

Patti

[sharond150]

My daughter(12), myself, and a friend of ours is also going on the 8/4 cruise...our first@ We have second seating for dinner. Anybody with a child around age twelve, I'd love to hear from you...maybe the kids can e-mail eacho ther before the trip.:p

[Celebrategoldens]

Hi Sharon,
Welcome to the Dis Boards. I have a daughter that is 12. We will be on the 8/24 cruise. Is your daughter going to try the Kids Clubs? I also have a 15 year old daughter who will be doing the Teen Scene. We have late seating, also. We are all planning on meeting on Deck 10 at 3PM (all wearing lime green ribbons) that way we can all know each other. I don't know if we have decided actually where on deck 10 to meet. Have we, guys???
For those keeping track, my puppies are now 7 weeks old! They go to their new homes next week! Sure has made the summer fly! I am so glad I have the cruise to look forward to! I STILL do not have my Docs! My AAA office is TERRIBLE!!

:p :p

[appink]

celebrategoldens, sorry to hear you haven't gotten your docs. I was so excited when ours came. Gosh it's been two weeks now.

Do you go into withdrawal when the puppies go? I think I would really get attached to them after that many weeks.

sharond150 welcome. I did add you to our list. Are you going on 8/24 or 8/4?

Patti

[appink]

Marianne, sorry to hear you haven't gotten your docs. I was so excited when ours came. Gosh it's been two weeks now.

Do you go into withdrawal when the puppies go? I think I would really get attached to them after that many weeks.

sharond150 welcome. I did add you to our list. Are you going on 8/24 or 8/4?

Patti

[sharond150]

I must have been so excited about the cruise that I couldn't eve get the date straight!. Single mom here, a friend and my 12 year old daughter will be on the cruise. Love to hear from any of you with kids around age 12:Pinkbounc

[KAMLEM]

Fed Ex came back today - WITH MY DOCS!!!! Grannymary-we're in 8556 so we must be close! Glad to hear your knee is doing better. What was the diagnosis?

[pgavin]

Hi everyone, So glad to finally be in touch again!!! We received our docs last week, now I have to get the birth certificates out and ready. We are in 6532 and 6534, I'm hoping to get a upgrade to ajoining rooms. Lime green ribbons and deck 10 at 3, sounds great to me. Maryann, please bring pics of your pups! Last time we chatted I must of been a real bummer, I'm sorry. Gregg changed our email to earthlink and I still cannot send anything out. Amy is so excited she can't wait to meet all the kids and sing Happy Birthday to Kristin. Grannymary, I hope your knee is healing. Appink (Patti right?) Thank you so much for getting me here. Talk to you all soon Pam

[The Chief]

Hey all you 8/24 Cruisers. I am new to these boards, but wanted to mention something that I was informed of last Thursday 7/25.

When I called the Cruise Line to ask about our dining times, they said that we were going to be on the new Early Test Schedule. Has anyone else called to confirm this?

:confused:

[Credit Man]

Well it's August, everyone. Our cruise is THIS month!!!

[Boomerwon]

Must admit that I'll be really disappointed if our dinner is in fact a 5:30 instead of 6:00. Just too hard to get there that early! Anyone else heard anything?:(

[wcarp]

who's at the raddison the night before and are you going to use their shuttle to the ship? Has anyone done this before?
thanks,
wanda

[ducklite]

Originally posted by The Chief
Hey all you 8/24 Cruisers. I am new to these boards, but wanted to mention something that I was informed of last Thursday 7/25.

When I called the Cruise Line to ask about our dining times, they said that we were going to be on the new Early Test Schedule. Has anyone else called to confirm this?

:confused:

This is directly opposite of what I was told. We requested late seating, so it doesn't really matter, except there might be more little ones if they change it at the late seating which is what I was trying to avoid (no offense to anyone).

Anne

[KAMLEM]

We'll be at the Radisson but we'll have a car so I think my DH will drop the kids and I off with the luggage then return the car and take the AVIS shuttle back over. That's the plan now - of course DH doesn't know about it yet but I'm sure he'll go along with it!

Has anyone else heard this about the dining times? What time will the late seating be if this is true?

[appink]

I just got off the phone with Disney and they said that the dining times for our cruise will be 6 and 8:30. He sounded positive about this so I hope he's right.

Patti