5/17/03 Eastern Cruise.. Who is going?

[granna]

I don't have my Lime green paint swatch yet either. But I have a huge bruise on my leg which will probably be the right shade of green in time for May 17. Got the bruise trying to maneuver through the maze of bags and boxes strewn all over the bedroom floor. At least one bag of "must haves" has followed me home every day. This is like Christmas!!

[BunnyMom]

It is indeed like Christmas. No trip to the store without something for the cruise. Underwater camera here, batteries there, travel size toiletries somewhere esle!!!!

Welcome aboard Aburkie!!! We look forward to meeting your whole crew.

We're getting down to the wire now. Very hard to concentrate on anything but the Magic.

Terry, Pat & Ian

2002 Western Innaugural
2003 5/17 Eastern

[UKANGEL]

we heard yesterday that UA have cancelled our flight from London to Orlando!:(:(

Very angry.....but luckily managed to rebook for the evening before so just means we get to fly out day after the wedding = 1 extra day in Florida!:)

Booked the Hyatt at MCO for the first night as we won't land til midnight!

Hope thats all that goes wrong.............

[donnabres]

UKANGEL, along with the bad news came the good. An extra day in Florida. Glad everything worked out for you.

Donna

[SQUIGGLE]

UK Angel - glad your flight worked out. We'll be on Deck 10, starboard side for the Sailaway Party and I promise to save two Mickey swatches for you.

We should have a few extra swatches if anyone needs one.

Quick trip to WalMart tonight for last minute things and I really think that's it.
See ya soon.............

fran

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

UKAngel: Glad things worked out for the better! ;)

Only 16 days, yippee! I can't stand it!

This time tomorrow I will be getting off work to go to my dr's appt. and I will get another ultrasound. They told me to bring a VHS tape if I want it recorded. :p

We have the alien green mickey paint swatches, we probably will put our DIS Board names and actual names on them.

We (mostly my mom) made ourselves our own t-shirts. They aren't lime green though. ;)

[donnabres]

ILDC best wishes for your ultrasound tomorrow. Will you find out if it's a Mickey or Minnie? When I had my 2 sons they didn't do ultrasounds. When my sister in law was expecting my niece they took a tape, and it was really neat to see her sucking her thumb, and she also had the hickups.

I haven't done any of the incidental shopping yet. Will have to do it this weekend. Seems like so much to do, so little time. Seems strange to be saying so little time when we've been waiting for so long to go.

Donna

[b&bdiscruisers]

Hi y'all,
I'm finally joining in, I've been enjoying all the posts. My husband and I are cruising with my daughter & husband, ("I Luv Disney Cruise"). I've gotten the alien green paint samples but what I want to know is what next? Do we put our names on them? How do we attatch them to our clothes or do we put them inside the lanyards? I'm finding it awfully hard to concentrate at work now. This is our 4th Disney Cruise and I'm still just as excited as if it were our first!! Sort of a "jump & down" excitement with a tickle in my stomach! :) Last year's cruise (Inaugural Western) was difficult because my husband had just had triple by-pass surgery three weeks before the cruise. He was OK but was very limited in his activities. Wasn't a real vacation for him. This year he's real excited & can hardly wait. He's feeling great! We are staying at the Radisson Fri. nignt. Will drive over from Clearwater that Am. Will probably arrive around 12:00 or
1:00. I've got my green lei from last year so I'll probably wear that for identification around pool, etc. I hope to see & meet you all that are staying there Fri. This is getting too long. So I'll go for now. Just 2 WEEKS AND 1 DAY, but who's really counting!!!

[Psiklops]

b&bdiscruisers: welcome to the thread! Glad you all can finally join in the activities - sorry we missed you on last year's cruise, but as I understand it, you weren't exactly "roughing it" in your room ;)

Anyway, hope to see you aboard at all the fun DIS-Board activities we have have planned... What were they again? Oh yeah, we haven't planned them yet!!!

Any takers for suggestions on farewell party and some other DIS-only meet? 7-aft is a good mtg place for the DIS-only meet - any suggestions on times or other locations?

- Jim

[BunnyMom]

I almost can't stand it!!!! I can't concentrate at work, my housework isn't done, I'm constantly checking the DISboards. I need to sleep through the next two weeks or I'm gonna explode with excitement!!!!!!!!

Stopping by Home Depot tomorrow for my paint swatches. Anyone need extras???????

We'll be at the Radisson around noon on Friday but are hoping to head over to the Kennedy Space Center for a few hours. We should be around the pool by 5 though. I'll look for the lime green lei!!!!

Well, gotta read the rest of today's posts and it's off to dream of cruisin!!!!!!!!!

Terry, Pat & Ian

2002 Western Innaugural
2003 5/17 Eastern

[UKANGEL]

Thanks all:)

ILDC good luck for your scan:)

Fran, I'll look out for you and your swatches!;)

This weekend we have to go and pay for the wedding flowers and restaurant, do last minute shopping...and then pack!:)

Can't beleive we get married next Saturday!:):)

[SQUIGGLE]

Welcome b&b. We'll be at the Radisson around 3:30-4:00. There are a few of us staying there Friday. Hopefully will see you at the pool.

Hey! IT'S MAY! (Just had to say that now gotta get ready for work.)

fran

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Axeman]

Anyone aware of the offer by Caribbean Duck Tours in St. Maarten to have kids ride free? Email alb22@aol.com

[Axeman]

Anyone aware of the offer by Caribbean Duck Tours in St. Maarten to have kids ride free? www.caribbeanducktours.com Email alb22@aol.com for information.

[donnabres]

We are going on our cruise THIS month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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We won't be at the Raddison until 6:30 or 7. get into orlando approx. 5 I think. Still better than flying down day of the cruise which is what we did last time.

Have a great day, I haven't even started getting ready yet. I keep putting it off.

Donna

[SweetCaroline]

I want to go on Friday! You guys are all making me jealous about being there on Friday. Because of work, poor ole me won't be there until Saturday. This work stuff is really getting in the way of my life. I guess if I keep reading and posting on the board while I'm at work, my boss will fire me and it won't be a problem after all!

Welcome to the boards everyone! This cruise is going to be so much fun. I just can't wait! My DS(8) can't wait either. He didn't want to go to school today, so I gave him the big pep talk..."only 2 more weeks of school until..."

UKAngel, in case I forget to post later (yah, right), good luck next Saturday. Enjoy your day!

I better go look like I'm working...

[SQUIGGLE]

Just flipped my calendar at work and guess what it says............
VACATION/DCL. WOO HOO!!

FRAN
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[mmouse37]

Only 16 more days!!!

MJ

[UKANGEL]

Thanks for the best wishes Caroline, wish it was this time next week!:)

Have a good weekend everyone...not long now!:):):):Pinkbounc

[donnabres]

Well, hope all went well with ultrasound. Were you able to find out if Mickey or Minnie? We will all have to be honorary godparents for your little one.

Hope you all have a great weekend, and think, only 2 weeks to go.''

donna

[BunnyMom]

Okay, two weeks from right now, we will be winging to Florida! The anticipation is almost too much to bear!!! We're getting the suitcases tonight (borrowing from very generous friends). Tomorrow I can start throwing things in, probably taking things out too!! I think we'll be packing much lighter this time. Ahh, experience!!!!

I dug out the lanyards, and I've got my lime green Mickey's. (I wonder if Home Depot knows what's going on?)

I've even lost 3 more pounds!!!! Who has time to eat with all this planning!!!!!

Okay, off to work. Not that I'll get much done. I just hope I don't get caught on the DISboards. I need a job to pay for the next one!!:eek:

Terry, Pat & Ian

2002 Western Innaugural
2003 5/17 Eastern

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

I went to the doctors yesterday and had another ultrasound. The serving twin is doing great! Two weeks ago it measure 13mm and yesterday it measured 34mm and the heart is beating 170 beats per minute. I was able to take a VHS tape in and record the ultrasound and boy was I glad I did. That baby was moving up a storm. The arms and legs were kicking around a lot. It moved it's head too. My husband says we have a boxer in there. ;-) It is amazing how much the baby has formed.

The only bad or shall I say something to be cautious about is the other twin. It hasn't shrunk any and actually the gestational sac and amniotic fluid has grown at the same rate as the other baby. So, they are ordering a Level 2 Ultrasound (more detailed ultrasound done by some doctors in Tampa) to get a better look at what is going on. My doctor says he is looking at two options, one is let nature take its course or the other option is to aspirate (through a big needle) the fluid out of the sac of the twin that didn't make it. He is afraid that the twin that didn't make it could possibly cause problems with the surviving one. This is why he wanted to get another opinion from a doctor that has the capabilities to do Level 2 Ultrasounds.

Anyway, we are very excited about the baby that has survived! It is so touching to watch the baby on the video tape moving around. Of course, I cried! ;-)

Only 14 days till we leave for Port!

[BunnyMom]

Glad to hear that baby is well and growing!!! Did somebody say Godparents???????? Heck yeah!!!!!! We would love to be Godparents to your little Mickey or Minnie!!!!!

Good luck with the future tests, I'm sure all will work out fine. Modern medicine is performing downright miracles everyday.


Terry, Pat & Ian

2002 Western Innaugural
2003 5/17 Eastern

[sfeinauer]

We will be on the 5/17/03 cruise!!! We can't wait. This will be our first cruise on dcl. I will be going with my husband and our four year old triplets, and my parents. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[jdmcshe]

Originally posted by sfeinauer
We will be on the 5/17/03 cruise!!! We can't wait. This will be our first cruise on dcl. I will be going with my husband and our four year old triplets, and my parents. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

I have a four year old too - she is so excited! WOW Triplets!
It is our first time on the Disney cruise as well - I hear its great!

[Psiklops]

A big welcome to sfeinauer & jdmcshe! :teeth: You'll have GREATEST time! It's become our favorite vacation!

BunnyMom: I can't think of anything else, either - can't seem to focus on work - I keep thinking, ok, in 2 weeks, I'll be ________
:( :crazy:


- Jim V.

[DWEBBNY]

Hi everybody,
I will also be on the cruise with my husband, my 3 year old son, and my 8 month old daughter. This is our first cruise and we are very excited. I already started packing and probally have too much. Hope to meet you all. This site has been a lifesaver. I just found the site 3 weeks ago and it has helped with all my questions. Thanks for everything and see you on board.

[BunnyMom]

Welcome to sfeinauer, jdmcshe and DWEBBNY!!! Our group is really growing now!!! We shall be blinded by lime green at the deck 10 sail away!!!

Remember your sunglasses everyone!!!!

I just realized that I planned all my clothes for the cruise but don't have anything to wear the day we board!!!!:eek:
I wanna look good for that first picture!:teeth: Gee, I guess I'll have to go shopping.;)

Okay, back to work!! (yeah right!!)

Terry, Pat & Ian

2002 Western Innaugural
2003 5/17 Eastern

[donnabres]

ILDC so glad to hear that everything is ok with your little one.

BunnyMom 3 lbs. congratulations. went to ww Wed. for monthly weigh in, and was up 1/2 lb. I am trying to be good for the next couple of weeks.....

Have put out my clothes across a spare bed today. God, do I really need all of it? I still keep thinking of things that I need.

Concerning work, the good thing about doing taxes for a living is that now I reap the benefits. I only have 1 more day to work, Monday next week. Then 8 weeks off. Then back to 1 or 2 days for the rest of the summer. Come fall it gets busy again teaching the classes for employees. But vacation would have come and gone by then.

I need another vacation booked soon so that I will still have something to look forward to when I get home. Maybe book again on board?

Welcome to the new cruisers who will be joining us. We will all have to make sure that we get together.

Donna

[SQUIGGLE]

Welcome to our new friends. Two weeks from right now we'll be packing the car!

I'm thinking of wearing my lime green top for boarding. But I'm afraid the lime green Mickey will get lost. Will have to see what they look like together. Decisions, decisions.

I can't wait for that Sailaway Party - Deck 10, Starboad side. Might be a good place for a meet?

fran


:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Psiklops]

Squiggle: sounds good for the sailaway party!!

- Jim

[granna]

Reading about all of you with 4 yr. olds. Will they be doing the Oceaneers? My 3 1/2 yr. old grandson, Preston, is the only one of that age in our party and doesn't think he wants to go. Maybe we could meet up and he will go with his new friends. I will try to get his family to the Sail Away meeting.
Preston's Granna Bananna

[mmouse37]

DWEEBNY......we are travelling with our friends who will have an almost 3 year old son and a 7 mos old baby!!!

MJ

[UKANGEL]

going to do all my packing tomorrow:)

Only have 1 and a half days left at work next week before the wedding next Saturday:)

Deck 10, starboard it is!:Pinkbounc

[donnabres]

Have put off packing, mainly because I don't feel like ironing. Afraid too that if I actually pack too early, everything will be more wrinkled. I have pretty much laid everything out. I know that I should probably put 1/2 back into the closet, but what if I need it?
Trying to get a couple of outfits for dinner that I can interchange tops with to make them look diffrent.
Just think, many of us will be at the Raddison by now in 2 weeks.
Are we having a meet at the sailaway party? Can't wait to meet all of you!!!
Rain coming back here tomorrow.

Donna

[BunnyMom]

It's tooo much!!!!! I was not this excited last year on my FIRST cruise!! (What ya don't know, can't hurt ya!!!!))) LOL

I shopped some more!!! I have another dress for dining, and YES, I now have a "fly to Florida" outfit, plus an extra outfit all for under $40.00. Woohoo!!!!!!!!!! I love a bargain!!!!

UKAngel, best wishes!!!! Can't wait to meet the "blushing" bride and groom. Don't forget to get a picture with Mickey and Minnie on formal night!!! They're adorable! and I'm sure you and the new "hubby" will be too!!!!!

Granna, don't worry about Preston!!! Once he sees the Oceaneer's place, he'll be hooked!!! I'm sure, less than an hour with "familiars" and he'll take off running with the couselors and his new friends.

Squiggle??? Which side is starboard??? (a true landlubber here, need help)

I got a nice blue shirt for the port. The lime green Mickey will stand out for sure!!!!

Baseball season starts in the morning. Ian is pitching, wish us luck. Go Yankees!!!!!!

Sweet dreams. (If you can sleep, that is) hee hee, I can't wait!!!

Terry, Pat & Ian

2002 Western Innaugural
2003 5/17 Eastern

[donnabres]

Bunnymom, from one landlubber to another. Just checked my passporter and starboard is the right side of the ship looking toward the front.
We'll be there too!!!!!! Can't wait. Good luck at the baseball game today.
I'm off to volunteer for the sign up of the city's park and recreation depts. summer camp. By volunteering, I am guaranteed to get my grandkids into the weeks they want to go. It fills up so quickly and because of budget cuts this year they are only taking about 2/3 of the kids they took last year. Sure we'll have some unhappy parents.
Have a great day all, and think, the Magic will only be leaving Port Canaveral 2 more times without us!!!

Donna

[SweetCaroline]

The sleepless nights have started! It seems whenever I lay down to go to bed, my mind starts racing with all the things I need to do, pack, buy. Crazy, crazy, crazy. I was thinking everyone was packing so soon, but then I realized I only have this weekend and next weekend. Holy smokes! So, I'm going to try and pack my kids this weekend and my DH and I next weekend. I still feel there are things left to buy. Sort of like at Christmas, you never feel like you have it all done!!

See you all soon! Have we set a time for the meet?

[Axeman]

Does anyone know about free excursion tickets for Caribbean Duck Tours in St. Maarten?

[b&bdiscruisers]

Now I know my husband is getting really excited about this cruise! He noticed that I had a few clothes laying on guest room bed so he decided that this AM he needed to go through his clothes and lay out things on the bed also and take some to the laundry/dry cleaners!! All this with 2 weeks to go!!! Believe me, he's not normally like this--so much ahead of the game! Usually I have to keep reminding him that the time is getting closer & he usually replys with that he never takes him long to pack! He's now out running errands & looking for the mesh shower caddy that was mentioned on the "best tip idea" thread. Looked all through the mall last night with no luck. Any suggestions? Right now I've got to get busy & hem my pregnant daughter's new maternity pants & start getting all the cruise things I've been buying organized--it's a mess around here! Just think--2 weeks from now we'll be at the terminal waiting in line to get on that BEAUTIFUL SHIP!!! :bounce: !! :Pinkbounc

[SQUIGGLE]

UK Angel - Best wishes for your wedding. Here's hoping for a beautiful day.
I know the next weekend will be beautiful. I put in an order for pure blue sky with just a few white puffy clouds for color. the other color will be lots of lime green!

Can't wait to see everyone.

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[BunnyMom]

quote:
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Originally posted by krhardy
OK, maybe I'm a loser. I do have some good tips, but can't think of any at the moment b/c I'm too preoccupied with trying to figure out how to get the "countdown" that I see on so many people's posts. Not going again until July 2004, and it's nearly driving me crazy. At least with a countdown, I would feel like I was making a LITTLE bit of progress towards sail date.
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Go here and follow the directions for your countdown clock:

http://psiklops.brinkster.net/CDTimers/CDTimerGen.htm

Hope this helps.

Andy


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LOL,
Terry, Pat & Ian

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

Welcome aboard all you new comers!

UKAngel: Best wishes with your upcoming wedding.

10th Deck Starboard side sounds good to us too!

I have my green lanyards and green leis out from last years cruise!

I can't believe it only 12 days left till we be cruisin' !!!!

[Mjasp]

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I will miss you all. Let me know which date you all choose to rebook. I'm rebooked for March 13th of next year for the Western, but it all depends on the school testing schedule whether I can go then or if I have to rebook AGAIN.

UKAngel...Have a great wedding day and a fabulaous honeymoon.


Just a hi to all my disfriends from last years inaugural and have a drink for me (make that 2 drinks) at the sailaway party.

Joanna

[kelljacques@aol.com]

While we will al be enjoying our wonderful vacation my mom will be celebrating her birthday. I have bought a banner to hang on her door (6090). There is a pen for everyone to sign a small note. Please stop by with birthday wishes..


Thanks I know she will enjoy this

Kelly

[mmouse37]

Kelly....what a nice idea...I will be wearing my BIRTHDAY GIRL pin with ribbon on the 17th as that is my birthday....and she is welcome to wear it on the 20th if she would like!!!

MJ

[UKANGEL]

thanks everyone for all your good wishes:)

Today is absolutlely glorious weather here in the UK, and I've been soaking up the sun in preparation for our honeymoon:) (after mowing the lawn and weeding!)

...BUT yesterday was torrential rain and high winds so who knows what it will be like for the wedding next weekend!:rolleyes: Think of us won't you!

We're getting married in a 16th century moated house near where we live, it has very beautiful gardens and is lvoely inside too, so hopefully even if the weather is bad we'll get some good photos:)

Did some packing yesterday and it now seems REAL!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

BTW Kelly, what a lovely idea for your Mum!:)

[ToDisney]

Hey... did anyone see this? Anyone want to volunteer?

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=367182

[kangaroodle]

Hey May 17th cruisers............please check out the post by WDWLVR about her DISmeet banner. We are sailing on the May 10th cruise and she'd like to pass the banner on for the next group of DIS'rs to use. It's a great banner and sounds like a neat idea. Please, someone, take her up on the offer!

[WDWLVR]

To give you guys an update on the sign - dizneykids from the 5/24 cruise said she'd be happy to get it from one of you if you want to get it from me.

This could be fun as each group signed the back and passes it on to the next cruise. If anyone wants to volunteer just leave me a pm. Here's what the sign looks like.
http://monorailgreen.info/banner.jpg

[Gram1]

Hi Everyone - I was told by my DD that if I did not post I could not wear my lime green so here I am. I am part of the group with Sweet Caroline, Gram7, and ABurkie. There are 21 of us so you will not be able to miss us. Not even two weeks till we leave. I cannot wait.
Good luck UK Angle. Have a wonderful wedding and we will all look forward to meeting you.

[kelljacques@aol.com]

I was wondering if anyone else was doing this excursion?? It sounds like a nice trip.. We can't wait.. It has been a odd spring for us on cape cod. I am thinking this might be my first time out on the water this year

[kelljacques@aol.com]

I was wondering if anyone else was doing this excursion?? It sounds like a nice trip.. We can't wait.. It has been a odd spring for us on cape cod. I am thinking this might be my first time out on the water this year

[sfeinauer]

Hey, my family and I will be going on the may 17th cruise. This is the 1st cruise for the kids(four year old triplets). We are all so excited. I can' t wait! This board has been really helpful. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[donnabres]

Hi all,

Just worked my last official day for 8 weeks. Someone asked me today what I was going to do with my time off and I was able to say......I'm going on a cruise NEXT week!!!!! That sounded so great.

UKANGEl, you must be getting so excited, you're getting married THIS week. Please bring some pictures if you can.

ILDC, I'd say bring your video, but I don't think any of us will have a VCR on board.

Kelly, you'll have to get your mother to post, or she can't wear her Sonic Boom Mickey head. I have some for you, Corey and Darren.

Have a Magical evening. When you wake up in the a.m., you'll be one day closer.

Donna:wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave

This will be our group shortly,
:

[granna]

Any Kindermusik students/parents on the 5/17 Magic? I'm a Kindermusik teacher and am bringing my egg shakers for Tropical night. Trying to persuade hubby that I can bring bongos too, but naaah.

[UKANGEL]

Hi Donna & everyone:)

Yes, I'm really really excited now!
I can't hink of anything else except the wedding...and the honeymoon too:)

I'm off work today as I have so many things to do! Then I just have to work tomorrow and Thursday then thats it! Mark and I can't wait.....we can't beleive the day is almost here:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Have a good day everyone:cool:

[dvarallo]

I just spoke with Disney Cruise Line and our cruise is completely sold out!

[SweetCaroline]

Will it matter? I thought most of their cruises sell out. My only concern is crowding at the pool. Has anyone else been on a sold-out cruise?

I still haven't started packing. I have a family of four. I work every day. I think I might be in trouble. Ugh!!

[dvarallo]

My cruise back in January was sold out, at least until they started sending people home because of the Norwalk Virus. It wasn't too bad except for the pools and the kids clubs, both were very crowded. I was hoping that by booking so close to the end of the school year that the ship wouldn't be as crowded as it was in January, but I guess that everyone else had the same idea.

[IrishCowboy]

I believe there are still a few category 4 cabins available. A full ship shouldn't be much of a problem. 3 of my 4 previous cruises have been full or close to capacity. The pools do get crowded during the days at sea, but other than that, there is plenty of room on the ship.

Only 10 more days unil we leave!!!

[dvarallo]

Originally posted by IrishCowboy
I believe there are still a few category 4 cabins available. A full ship shouldn't be much of a problem. 3 of my 4 previous cruises have been full or close to capacity. The pools do get crowded during the days at sea, but other than that, there is plenty of room on the ship.

Only 10 more days unil we leave!!!

According to the Disney Representative I spoke to an hour ago, the cruise is SOLD OUT. I was considering upgrading to a Category 4, so I know that that catgory is definitely not available. You're right about the ship not looking crowded, but as I said earlier the Kids Clubs and pools are crowded.

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

My DH is turning the big 30 in two days! I will turn 27 on the 26th. There seems to be a lot of us B'Day people on board the cruise! :)

Only 10 days till we leave! I haven't started packing yet, can you believe that?:p

Man, I can't wait to sit out by the pool and drink a virgin pina colada (sp?)! :smooth:

[DWEBBNY]

Help, I am having nightmares about packing. I am trying not to pack to much stuff but I am traveling with my husband, a 3 yr old and an infant. There is just so much I need to pack for the baby. Is it true that there is curbside check in at the port? I have no idea how we are going to manage all of our stuff. We have 3 good size pieces of luggage, 2 small carry-ons, a diaper bag and another bag. Along with the 2 kids and a stroller. Please help has anyone gone through this? If so what did you do. I can't wait to get on the boat so I can relax and not worry about my luggage. See you all very soon.

[dvarallo]

Don't sweat it. You'll be fine. I was on a Disney Cruise back in January. I was travelling with my 5 year old son along with a friend who was travelling with her 6 year old son and 5 year old daughter. I had 2 large suitcases, 2 large carry-ons and 1 small carry-on. My friend had 3 large suitcases, 3 large carry-ons and 3 backpacks. You would have thought we were going for a month rather than a week. It wasn't a major problem at the airports. One of us stayed with half the luggage, while the other one moved the luggage. After the large suitcases were checked, we only had to worry about the carry-ons. Don't count on curb-side service at the airports as security is very tight since 9/11. Some airlines allow it and some don't. If you are using Disney Transportation, some airlines move the luggage for you once you get to Orlando. When you get to the Cruise Terminal, you check your luggage at the curb.
For our May 17th cruise, we're using a Limo service in Orlando, and they will meet us at Baggage Claim. Needless to say, we will be packing much lighter this time. We had to fly home from St. Martin in January due to the Norwalk Virus, and it was a nightmare with all the bags. I doubt you'll have that problem and between you and your husband, you shouldn't have a problem.

[DWEBBNY]

Thank you so much. I will try and not worry about it. I saw you are from New Jersey, I am in Old Bridge where are you?

[dvarallo]

Originally posted by DWEBBNY
Thank you so much. I will try and not worry about it. I saw you are from New Jersey, I am in Old Bridge where are you?

I live in Deptford. Just across the river from Philadelphia.

[mmouse37]

Yes, there is curbside check-in at the Port. How are getting to the Port, with DCL transfers or are you booking a town car, or rental car?

If you have DCL transfers then DCL will handle all your luggage from the airport to the ship.

If you rented a car for the day you would have to return your rental and then take the shuttle bus to the Port. I am not sure if shuttle buses or even town cars for that matter are allowed to pull up to the curb anymore....the could, then they couldn't, not sure if they can again...I hope so or else we have to lug all our stuff from the parking lot to the curbside check-in.

Anyway....once at the curb of the terminal the porters will take all your bags and they will be delivered to your room. Just make sure you keep anything you will need with you in your carryon.

I am actually going to post a thread about the shuttle and town cars at the port and if they are allowed to pull right up to the terminal.

MJ

[mmouse37]

I had a feeling it was at capacity because when I went to check availability for that cruise at the DCL website it said that that date was no longer available!!!

MJ

[DWEBBNY]

we are driving to florida and will be staying at thr Raddison. We are using their shuttle to the port. I believe they drop you off right there.

[SweetCaroline]

DWEBBNY

We always used to use the baby carriage as the cart for some of the luggage and carried the baby. It just seemed easier. Whatever you do, don't worry...you are on vacation!!

[BunnyMom]

Okay, bumpin us up!!!!!

I can't believe how excited I am. I am more excited for my second cruise than for my first!!!! I believe that is because I know how much FUN we're going to have:bounce: :Pinkbounc !

UKAngel, have a wonderful wedding. We are saying prayers for a warm, sunny day.:smooth:

Can't wait to meet all my new DIS buddies. The DH is actually looking forward to wearin his lime green mickey!!!!!

See you all by the pool, whoever is at the Radisson on Friday!!:bounce: :cool: :bounce:

The DS10 is beside himself, every night dreaming of the Magic!!!!

Tomorrow we officially begin the "SINGLE DIGIT DANCE"!!!!!!!!!


Terry, Pat & Ian

2003 5/17 Eastern
2002 Western Innaugural

[UKANGEL]

thank you all again!:)
Its past midnight here in the UK and I can't sleep as I'm so excited!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc ...........wonder why!!;)

its been really sunny here for the last few days...lets hope it holds out for Saturday!:)

Happy Packing everyone:):)

[donnabres]

Wonder if anyone could tell that we are excited? Went to city hall today to get my sister and niece's birthcertificates. My sister has to get a new one each time she leaves the country. She always loses them. Oh well, one step closer to the ship!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
It's been raining here again today. Seems we get 1 or 2 days of sun, then the rain comes again. Maybe the sun god is waiting to give us 7 great days.
What's the official word on the Dis Meet? Looks like we will be seeing a lot of you at the Raddison Friday night.
Have a great night, and hope you all have Magical Dreams.
:wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:
Donna

[SQUIGGLE]

UK Angel - we're all sending prayers and pixie dust for a beautiful wedding day.

BunnyMom - this is my 5th cruise and the excitement doesn't go away! After each trip you learn of more fun you have to look forward to next time.

When I wake up tomorrow it will be single digits!!

fran

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[b&bdiscruisers]

Squiggle is right--this is our fourth cruise and I'm remembering all the great memories from past cruises & it makes me even more excited about this one because of all the fun I know I'm going to have at my favorite places--so many!!:Pinkbounc

UKAngel--have a wonderful wedding! That day will go by so fast, just try to take a deep breath, slow down your heart & your mind so that you can remember every second of that special day!! Three & a half years ago my daughter (I LUV DISNEY CRUISE) got married & that day was absolutely perfect! May God bless you & your future husband with a perfect day, beautiful memories , & a wonderful future!! Looking forward to meeting you on the cruise.

Donnebres, we are the same age but you are way ahead of me with grandchildren!! I LUV DISNEY CRUISE is giving me my first, & with the last ultrasound we saw the baby moving--I'm so in love with that little one, I just can't imagine how I'm going to be when it's born!!! You're so lucky having so many grandchildren!

I can't concentrate very easy at work--I'm constantly checking the DIS board. Looking forward to being at the Radisson pool Friday afternoon:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc Hope to meet a lot of you all there!!

[UKANGEL]

Thank you thank you.......its so nice to know we have so many people looking after the weather!:):):)

I just know it'll be lovely no matter if it rains:)

Off to work and only have one more day to work after this.....yippee!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[SQUIGGLE]

OK, kids just 9 more days!!!

Work? Thanks goodness this is a slow time. I'm getting zilch done.

We're almost there!

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[donnabres]

Congratulations on your 1st grandchild. I think that we have all made the baby our honorary godchild. It's so exciting. Mine go from 10, being the oldest, to the youngest of 5, a set of twins and Matt. Today I get to sit for 4 of them while my daughter in law goes to work. It's only a couple of hrs till my son gets home. By then I will be crazy. I love them all to pieces, but they really wear me out.

Single didgets ha? Can't believe it. It seems like a long, long time ago that I booked. My sister had actually booked last Feb., and I am tagging along.

Have a great day, and think we are that much closer to the Magic.

Donna

[b&bdiscruisers]

OK guys, now I'm really ready for a vacation!! Last week at work was very busy & frustrating & this week isn't much better. Trying to get caught up & ahead but I feel I'm spinning my wheels. Can hardlly wait for the 16th to be sitting by the pool drinking a wonderful mixed drink & just chilling!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :smooth:And then the next day ready to get on the dream ship vacation!!:sunny: :cool::Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[BunnyMom]

Okay Gang!!!!!!!! Line up!!!!!!

We're Single Digit Dancing!!!!

Would that be the "Radisson Rhumba?" The "Shipboard Samba?"

The "St. Marrten Mambo?" or the "St Thomas Tango?"

How about the "Castaway Cay Cha-Cha?"

I am sooooooooooooo ready to vacation!!!!!!!!! Work has been hectic here too!!!!!!!!!!! They want me to do it all before I go!!!!!
Can you believe that?? They want me to work???? LOL

b&b we are certainly celebrating your first grandchild right along with you!!!! Congratulations Grandma & Grandpa!!!!!!!!!!! and YES, godparent privleges have been grabbed up by the5/17 DIS Cruisers !!!! We are all soooo proud!!!!! Way to go Laura & Mark!!! Hee-hee!!! Babies just make people giddy, don't they???

All right, to sleep, per chance to dream. OF CRUISIN!!!!!

G'nite friends!!!;)

Terry, Pat & Ian

2003 5/17 Eastern
2002 Western Innaugural
2000 WDW Shades of Green
1982 WDW offsite Honeymoon
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[UKANGEL]

Morning all!:)
Just off to do my last day at work:Pinkbounc :bounce:
Have a million things to do tomorrow so hope to get on one last time then...if not....have a wonderful cruise and hope to see you all on board:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

Thanks BunnyMom. My belly is starting to stick out now! ;) I have found some really cute maternity bathing suits. I can't wait to put them on and relax at the Quiet Cove pool. After all that will be the last of "Quiet" for awhile anyway. :p

Today is my husband's 30th B'Day mine is coming up on the 26th. I told him he is getting old. Ha Ha. :jester: :p

[BunnyMom]

Many happy returns of the day Mark!!!!


Terry, Pat & Ian

2003 5/17 Eastern
2002 Western Innaugural
2000 WDW Shades of Green
1982 WDW Off site Honeymoon

[donnabres]

Just think, next year you'll have your little one to eat the cake with you!!!!!

UKANGEL-will be thinking of you on your wedding day. What time is the big event?

Raining again......seems like I'm always telling you about our awful weather.

Donna

[UKANGEL]

Originally posted by donnabres


UKANGEL-will be thinking of you on your wedding day. What time is the big event?

Donna

1.15 pm, thats our time so I guess thats pretty early in the morning for you!;) 5 hours difference!

the forecast says it'll be fine....but we never trust it over here!:rolleyes:

[FOJMO]

I'm a bit of an intruder here. I'm actually going on the Western cruise, departing 5/24.

BUT,

My hairdresser's DD (18) is going on YOUR cruise with her Dad and family! If any of you are teens and come across a girl named Suzanne, please welcome her. Her Mom tells me she's very outgoing and I hope she has a terrific time!

Thanks,
VAL

[granna]

I just made reservations by phone for two Port Excursions. We are doing the Butterfly Farm on St. Maarten and the St. John Island Tour on St. Thomas / St. John. The DCL fellow I spoke to said the latter was the most beautiful place in the world, and he was going there this weekend! Has anyone done this tour? Or did I ask that already? I'm losing my memory.

[mmouse37]

I could not wait any longer so I checked the weather for the Cocoa Beach area for the 17th and so far it looks great...partly cloudy and 85!!!

MJ

[donnabres]

UKANGEL we'll all be wishing you a happy wedding day. Of course it might be with that first cup of coffee!!!!! You will be in all our thoughts and prayers.
I did the St. John island tour 2 yrs. ago, and loved it. The only thing is that if you have any tendency toward motion sickness, take your Bonine. The ride on the ferry was quite choppy. I always make sure I take a pill if I'm on the water, or going on a bus. Was I glad that I did.
MJ thanks for the weather report. Warm sounds great. Can't believe we'll be leaving 1 week from tomorrow.
My youngest grandson was admitted to the hospital today, nothing serious I hope. Just has been vomitting and was badly dehidrated. I know my spelling is terrible. He's just turned 5 and didn't like the iv being put in him. If all my NEW friends could say a little prayer for him.
Well, better go make it look like I've accomplished something today.

Thanks, Donna

[BunnyMom]

Donna, sorry to hear about your grandson. :( Prayers are being said. Poor little guy.

MJ-I checked the weather out today also. I can just feel that sun on my skin:sunny:

One week from now, I'll be runnin around the house certain that we will never get everything into the suitcases:eek:

Well, off to start the laundry. I've got ironing to do:mad:

Terry, Pat & Ian

2003 5/17 Eastern
2002 Western Innaugural
2000 WDW Shades of Green
1982 WDW Off site Honeymoon

[SQUIGGLE]

Donna - prayers on the way for your grandson. Hopefully it is nothing bad. Children can get dehydrated so quickly; but they can bounce back quickly too.

That weather report sounds good. It's almost time!

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[b&bdiscruisers]

donnebres: Praying that your grandson recovers quickly & that he goes back home tomorrow a well child & your mind will be at ease again!

The weather here on the west coast of Florida has been very warm & sunny, :cool: that's the way it usually is this time of year. Know you Northerners can hardly wait to get here!!

Just one more week & we'll be putting suitcases in the car to head for the east coast!!!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc Can't come soon enough for me!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc I've got clothes sitting on the guest bed but no suitcases out yet, will start that on Sat.
Have a good night's rest everyone--from now on the time is going to be very busy organizing & packing!!:smooth::
:cool:

[ToDisney]

Originally posted by donnabres
My youngest grandson was admitted to the hospital today, nothing serious I hope.

I hope he's feeling better soon.

I'm so bummed... found out today that my oldest DS has to be in school next Friday to do some testing that would have been done the week we're gone. We had hoped to be out of here early Friday morning and by the pool at the Radisson that night. Guess not... but what can you do? I can't believe how fast it's approaching!!!!!!!!!

[Psiklops]

granna: half of us will be on the Butterfly Tour with you (the other half doing the Lotterie Farm Hike) and all of us will be on the St. John Island tour! I heard both are outstanding, so I'm sure we'll have some fun! :teeth:

Sunny and hot here - was about 90 today with high humidity and looking to stay like that through the weekend.

We're going to DBIL's college graduation this weekend. He's the :bounce: in my siggy.

Good luck with the wedding, UKANGEL - everyone's rooting for sunny weather!

- Jim

[UKANGEL]

Thank you:):)

Donna, thinking of you and your little grandson...hope he soon recovers:)

off to finish packing and doing the last minute thousand things fort he wedding tomorrow....its a beautiful day here so far:)

[dvarallo]

Donna - Sorry to hear about your grandson. Our prayers are with you.

UKANGEL - Have a beautiful wedding tomorrow. I'm going to a wedding tomorrow, so will be praying for great weather.

Everyone - Looking forward to meeting all of you.

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

UKAngel: Best wishes on your wedding.

Donna: Sorry about your grandson and we will be praying he gets well soon. Keep us posted.

Well, folks I have only 4 days left of work! Yipee!:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[donnabres]

Hi, thanks all for your prayers. Just talked to my son and he said that Matt is doing better, if he can keep food down, they are going to let him home today. We always worried about our kids, but the grandkids, well, we worry double time.

I'll keep you all posted. Can't wait to meet all of you, looks like there will be a good group of us at the Raddison, so we will be getting on the ship already having met a lot of our NEW friends.

Donna

[SQUIGGLE]

Donna - glad to hear grandson is doing better.

b&bdiscruisers- looks like our countdown clocks are about 2 hrs different. Well, we're already on the East Coast so we'll be waiting for you.

We're doing the St John Island tour too. Maybe we'll have a bus full of DISers. Wouldn't that be fun!

Everyone have their Alien Green Mickeys ready?

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[granna]

One of my guidebooks says the St. John Tour is at 7:45. What times are breakfast served on Port mornings? And does anyone know if any food is part of the St. John tour? We were planning to pack a room service picnic. Is there a beach on that excursion?

[SweetCaroline]

I've got my green aliens all ready and my kids are all packed. Things are looking up! I'm going to pack my things this weekend and finish up my last minute shopping. I am good to go! I can't wait!

Is anyone going on or have been on The Duck Tours in St. Maarten? I'm getting ready to book that excursion now. It isn't offered through Disney, so I hope it is okay.

Happy Mother's Day to all the DIS Moms out there!

-Caroline

[donnabres]

Hi, Matt's doing fine today. Ended up being a bad case of streep throat. Wasn't able to keep anything down, or to drink. Today he's running around. We've got his brother overnight tonight, and his sister has gone camping with Girl Scouts. All the grandkids have already put in their orders for their DCL tee shirts. They told me Nana, you have to get us diffrent ones than the last time.

We should be at the Raddison about this time next week. We were just sitting out on our deck with a fire going. Still had to have on a jacket or sweat shirt though.

Well, it's near bath time for Zach. Have a great night.

Donna

[BunnyMom]

So glad to hear Matt's runnin around like a little boy should be!!!!
(I for one am a true believer in the power of prayer) So glad to know he's fine. Strep can be a nasty infection, glad to hear he's bounced back!!!!

One week from right now, we'll all be turning in, thinking about boarding the ship the next morning. Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!

UKAngel- Happy Wedding Day!!! Prayers and thoughts for a wonderful day and many happy memories!!!!!

Happy Mother's Day to all my fellow DISer's. Especially to you, ILuvDisneyCruise as this is your first!!!!!!!!!!!

See you all very soon!!! Wish us luck, the DS is pitchin tomorrow!!! Go Yankees!!!!

Terry, Pat & Ian

2003 5/17 Eastern
2002 Western Innaugural
2000 WDW Shades of Green
1982 WDW Off site Honeymoon

[donnabres]

We're next.

Thanks BunnyMom I agree that we all need prayers. Some of us more than others.

UKANGEL- Happy Wedding day, we will all be thinking of you at 8:15 our time. Hope your day is everything that you imagined it would be.

Well, off to try to get some of the last minute things done, after all I don't even have a week left. The problem with leaving the husband home is that he will still want to eat, and have everything done for him as if I were here.

Have a great day,

Donna

[b&bdiscruisers]

Well guys, next week this time we'll all be on board--making reservations for Palos & messages, etc. & of course EATING:tongue: that wonderful food for lunch!!:Pinkbounc. I've now got out all of my suitcases & have them all sitting on chairs around my dining room waiting to be packed which I'm starting to do in a few minutes.

donnabres, so glad to hear about your grandson. Prayer does work! Now that your mind is at ease you can get back to packing!

bunnymom, I agree, I too believe in the power of prayer! All the different things our family has been through, through the years, if it hadn't been for prayer we wouldn't be where we are today!

squiggle, you're right, our clocks are just about alike! Actually it really is off a few hours--we hope to be at Radisson around 12:00 or 1:00 Friday!

Will be so happy to start meeting our new friends there!

Better go & start packing!:Pinkbounc :smooth:

[ToDisney]

Got the last birth certificate in the mail today... just need to start packing!! Where to start?

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

donnabres: So glad to hear your grandson is doing better! :teeth:

bunnymom: Thank you for the Mother's Day wish!

I'm so excited I can't stand it. I am not as far a long as my mom with the packing bit, but I will soon follow (maybe tomorrow).

:smooth:

[donnabres]

Just got the last of my ironing done. I've got shorts and tee shirts, underwear, and small stuff all packed. Left dinner clothes till last. They are all ironed and hanging. One problem though, I can't make up my mind what to take, and I can't take all of it!!!!!

I've put on a few pounds last few weeks, and everything seems tight. A lot of stress but I won't go there. Just looking forward to getting on the ship. Can't imagine what will happen for formal
night, seeing that it's been moved to end of week, and as was just mentioned in above post, all that good food.

i read somewhere that you should lay everything out, and then put 1/2 of it back. Maybe I should do that. Good thing I only have to pack for myself.

Hope that UKANGEL had a Magical wedding day.
ILDC-and the rest of you moms have a happy day tomorrow.

Have Magical dreams tonight, and think, 1 week from now, we will be out to sea.

Donna

[BunnyMom]

See all you kids very soon!!! Hope all the Mom's have a love and relaxation filled day!!!!

Donna, you've got the ironing done!!! You're way ahead of me!!! I'm jealous!!!!:bounce: :bounce: (jumping up and down) hee-hee

ILDC- Of course!!!!!!!

ToDisney- Start at the bottom of the empty suitcase!!!:rolleyes:

G'nite all!! See you in just a few days!!

Hee hee, I'm so excited!!!!!

Terry, Pat & Ian

2003 5/17 Eastern
2002 Western Innaugural
2000 WDW Shades of Green
1982 WDW Off Site Honeymoon

[Psiklops]

Well, it's off to DBIL's graduation in Boone ( :bounce: ). We're just driving up for the day, but have to bring the big dog with us.

I've finally gotten ahold of the DCL Passporter - we've had it for over a month but it's been hoarded by DW and DMIL so this is the first chance I get to read it.

Everyone, have fun on your last weekend day-off before the REAL fun starts!

- Jim

[DARWIN91]

GRANNA, If it is the 5 star Tour to St. John they don't include food. You can buy chips and stuff on the boat ride back. I believe they include punch and rum punch on the way back to ship. As far as breakfast my husband ate at Topsiders and brought food back to our room that morning for me and my daughter as that was way too early for me. I think this time I will order room service. We are also taking that excursion again. Going with friends that have never been on the cruise so I thought they should see how beautiful St. John/Trunk Bay is.

[donnabres]

Happy Mother's Day to all Mom's, Grandmom's and future Mom's. It's a beautiful day here so far....maybe rain this afternoon. But it won't put a damper on my spirits as we're off on Friday. Isn't it great not to have to say, next, or in xxxx of months, weeks etc?
Also, about the ironing, don't forget there is only me going. Thank God I don't have a whole troup. Would never be able to get into the car, there would be too much luggage. You can tell I'm a Gemini, can't make decisions, so I bring everything.
Who's in charge of getting us all together? We need a leader!!!!
Have a great day,

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc


Donna

[SQUIGGLE]

I second the wishes for a Happy Mother's Day to all our Moms, Grandmoms and especially our own Future Mom!
donnabres - so glad Matt is ok.
I have to go start packing! Isn't that a wonderful statement we can now make. Just think when the Magic comes back to Port Canaveral it will be to get us!!! WOOO HOOO!
Don't think we have a leader. Just hoping to see everyone at the Sailaway Party - Deck 10, Starboard side (side nearest to terminal )
Sounds like there are quite a few of us on the St John Island tour too.
Everyone have a great day.

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[granna]

I will wear my ears to Sail Away party, embroidered with Granna. See you there.

[SweetCaroline]

Hi Everyone-

I took my DD(5) to get her ears pierced today. She wanted to get them for the cruise. She is so excited. We just told her on Friday that we were going and she couldn't believe it. How much excitement can we take?!

Donnabres, glad your grandson is better. We had a terrible time with strep throat this winter. My son had it six times and was one more diagnosis away from having his tonsils taken out. Fortunately, we didn't have any more cases and summer's here, so we should be good to go. It is a very dangerous virus and I'm glad everything worked out.

Anyway, I should go iron, even if it is Mother's Day!

[granna]

Guess I will still be asking question right up until Friday. DD asks if there are any restrictions on bringing your own kid innertube [small] or float devices. Which pool is best for 3 1/2 yr. olds not really swimming yet, but very brave!!

[mmouse37]

I have a feeling that DCL will not let you bring any personal water floats in the pools. I thought I had read that somewhere. They allow swimmies for the arms...but I think that might be it.

To be sure call DCL and check. No sense in packing one if you can't use it onboard....although you may be able to use it if you do a beach day in one of the ports.

MJ

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

Happy Mother's Day to everyone, and thanks for the happy wishes you all have given me!:) :jester:

I am so glad I only have 4 more working days. I still haven't packed anything. I will get started on that tomorrow after work. I am one of those last minute packers. :rolleyes:

The weather here has been preparing us for our cruise. It has been hot (~90) and humid. :smooth:

[donnabres]

ILDC- we have the HEAT on!!!!! It's May and we still have to turn it on sometimes. Can't wait for a little natural warmth. We have 1 nice day, then a couple lousy one's. Except for getting summer clothes ready for the cruise, I never put any on. The closest I got was putting on my Berkinstocks.

I will be looking for you all at the sailaway party. Granna, I love your Mickey ears, I should have "Nana Donna" put on mine. Maybe I will when we head to Disney after the cruise. I'll be wearing a lime green tank top with blue poka dots, and a small Mickey on the front. My sister also found hers. There's 11 mos. diffrerence in our ages, but our shirts will be the same. Last cruise, I had people who didn't even post coming up and saying hi, they recognized the shirts.

Well, have to get up to be at my sons at 6:30 a.m. to babysit. Have many Magical Dreams.

Wonder how UKANGEL's wedding went?
Donna

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

donnabres: Wow, still got the heat on! Our AC has been on for awhile now. :D

All of my family will be wearing white T-Shirts that have the ship on it. My mother and I made up some T-Shirts just for this cruise. It mentions the ports of call and the dates and has a picture of the ship on the back and a picture of steam boat willie mickey on the front. I will be wearing minnie ears that has different colors toul (pastel colors). I bought it at Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. It is very pretty. We will also have green lanyards on with the alien green mickey heads in them. Hope to see all of ya at the deck party. :jester:

[Gram7]

Hi All
Can't believe we will be sailing in 6 days. Just returned from my DGD (5) ladybug tea. How cute! Will be attending my other DGD (5) tea this afternoon. I'm too excited to work anyway. Have a great week and see everyone Saturday.

[donnabres]

I have a really nice one my husband bought me off ebay 2 yrs ago. It's Mickey at the Helm. Castmembers only. I have used it on 2 cruises and the little plastic holder at the end is ripping. Where can I get another plastic holder, or, another cheap lanyard and take the plastic thing off it?
Went to walmart this a.m. and their lanyards didn't have anything to put the key to our room in.

Thanks,
Donna

[ToDisney]

Boy am I doing a number on these cruise docs!!!!! :(

[ToDisney]

Okay, don't laugh, but I need help filling out these docs... On the departure card, it asks about your resort stay (if you're continuing your resort stay)... so I put down the Hyatt (where we'll stay Saturday night before heading to OKW.. which I had to cross out, cuz I forgot about the 1 night at the Hyatt). BUT it wasn't part of any "package"... does that matter? THEN it asks about a 3rd party picking us up... well, I want to stay with the luggage and the kids while DH goes to get the car at the Raddison... so do I say yes, a 3rd party is picking us up and put down the Raddison's number? Do I fill out both these areas? For the Hyatt (continuing resort stay) and the Raddison (for 3rd party pick up)? You're laughing, aren't you? :o

[b&bdiscruisers]

Well, I am really making headway in my packing!!:jester: All my clothes are basically packed & bathroom stuff too except for a few things there. Now I'm working on all that other "stuff" that makes the cruise more convenient, you know, that "stuff"!:wave: I'm not really sleeping well now, I guess too many things on my mind when my head hits the pillow. I got a new video camero a few months ago--I need to sit down & learn how to "really" work it with all it's "bells & whistles" before we leave!:( Hope I have enough time to do that too! How is everyone else doing? How's the packing going & all those last mnute things? Gotta get to bed soon!:o Bye for now:wave:

[donnabres]

Sleeping? I guess my body is waiting for the rocking of the ship. Also, I'm at the time of life when my body doesn't want to be comfortable at night!!!! You young women won't understand this.
I haven't had the symptoms for quite a few months, and thought I was over it. Boy, is it fun to get old!!!!!!

I know what you mean about the other stuff and packing. I keep thinking of more to put in the suitcases. Hope I can still close them.

Hope you all have a great day, and think that this time next week we'll be docked in St. Martin.

Donna

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

Here are our theming nights for our cruise on the 17th.

Sunday - Semi-Formal with "Best of.." menu

Tuesday - Tropical night with "Tropical" menu

Thursday - Formal night with "Captain's Gala" menu

Friday - Casual night with "Small World" menu

Hope this helps everyone out.

[SweetCaroline]

I Luv Disney,

Thanks for the info!

By the way, we have a pregnant traveller with us and she was wondering if you got a medical form to bring with you regarding your pregnancy? She hasn't gotten one and I reminded her to check. She isn't due until October, but I thought she should have one anyway.

Thanks again for the info and we'll see you soon!

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

SweetCaroline: They sent me a form in the mail because I called to let them know I was pregnant. They can fax you a copy of the form if you ask. You have to have a doctor fill it out to "certify" that you are pregnant and how far along you are. I would suggest calling DCL and having it faxed. I would hate for them to give her a hard time when she checks in.

[SQUIGGLE]

I'm packed as much as I can. Don't really want to pack dinner clothes until the last minute.

DD decided last night she needs a new Tropical shirt; but,of course, didn't like anything we saw. I don't know why she didn't know this 2 weeks ago! Argh.........

Ok, deep breath.

See ya REAL soon.
fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[SweetCaroline]

I Luv Disney Cruise:

Thanks for the info on the medical form from DCL. I passed it along to my cousin. I think she is getting a certified letter just because of time. I think that should be okay. I told her to call DCL anyway.

[BunnyMom]

Sure glad I didn't wait until Thursday to do last minute laundry. I got home tonite and decided to get it done and .........................

MY DRYER BROKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Off to the best friend's house tomorrow night to finish up. Thank goodness she just got a new dryer!!!!!!:p :p :p

I'll see you all by the pool at the Radisson!!!!

Terry, Pat & Ian

2003 5/17 Eastern
2002 Innaugural Western
2000 WDW Shades of Green
1982 WDW Off Site Honeymoon

[donnabres]

Squiggle, why not let DD pick out a nice shirt in St. Martin. From what I hear, we didn't buy any last time, you should be able to get a good deal. It will also remind her of the cruise later on.

Can't wait to get to the warm weather!!!!! Still have to pack my dinner clothes too. Have changed my mind for formal wear 3 times. Now I've decided to go comfortable. Had to drop of a couple things at dry cleaners today.

Hope you all have a great night, and Magical dreams.

Donna

[SQUIGGLE]

We found the shirt! Thank goodness. Now we can relax - yeah, right!
BunnyMom - thank goodness for friends!

Does anyone know if taking small nail clippers and embroidery scissors would be a problem? Also, can we lock suitcases? Or is the no lock an airport thing?

Just 2 more days to work!

Everyone have a nice night.

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[BunnyMom]

Squiggle - the answers to all your q's can be found at http://www.tsa.gov/public/ They do suggest you keep your luggage unlocked. If they choose to do a hand search and it is locked, they will break your locks with no apologies.

Happy packing everyone!!!!!

Terry, Pat & Ian

2003 5/17 Eastern
2002 Western Innaugural
2000 WDW Shades of Green
1982 WDW Off Site Honeymoon

[SQUIGGLE]

Thanks BunnyMom. Will see you soon.

fran
:Pinkbounc

[Luckymommyx2]

I just wanted to wish you all a tres BON VOYAGE!!! I started counting down with you back in June but ended up having to change dates and drop down to a four day. Maybe in another year or two we'll meet on another seven day. I can't wait to hear from you and get a full trip report! Safe travels everyone!!

[mmouse37]

Have not started packing yet....it is very difficult with my hubby'sschedule....he works all night and sleeps during the day!!! Can't get in my room to do anything. At night I am too tired to sort and pack.

DD is not coming home from college until Thursday night and she has a ton of stuff to do and we are leaving at 4:00 am on Saturday!!!

MJ

[ToDisney]

MJ, I haven't started packing either. My 12yoDS has tests on Friday (since they extended the school year a week because of the ice/snow storms we had this winter and the district did NOT alot for any snow days). DH also has a meeting at 11 am Friday morning that couldn't be rescheduled, so we won't get out of here until that afternoon. We'll be at the Radisson anywhere between 8 and midnight Friday night. *sigh*

[Psiklops]

Luckymommyx2: thanks for the send-off! Hopefully you'll be able to enjoy a 7-night'er one of these days.

I haven't started packing either - I need DW to wash everything first :teeth:

Our flight out is at 6:00am on Saturday, so we have to leave for the airport by 4:30am, which means DW and I have to be up at 3:30am. DMIL, DFIL, DBIL, and DBILGF (Brother-in-law's girlfriend) have to leave their house by 3:30am to get to our house, so they'll have to be up around 2:30am or so - gonna be a LLLOOONNNGGG day, but one we're definitely looking forward to! :)

- Jim

[donnabres]

Bunnymom, thanks for the link. I had read somewhere not to lock the bags but to use the plastic ties. I had packed nail cutters in my carryon, but I had broken off the file. Guess I didn't have to do this.

Have a great day, and keep thinking what you'll be doing on Sat. One week from today ST. THOMAS!!!!!

Donna

[Gram1]

Thanks Sweet Caroline - DD had the pregnancy form faxed to me at work and she is taking it to her doctors appointment today. I cannot believe that we are going in 2 days. We will be staying at the Radison Friday night.
Everyone have a safe trip to Florida and see you all Saturday.
:jester: :Pinkbounc

[b&bdiscruisers]

Well, I feel good about how far along in packing, etc. that I have accomplished! Last night I even learned more about my new video camera & I think I can use it with some knowledge now!:) Things this week at work have gone so much better than the past 2 weeks, I have even gotten ahead so I won't be so far behind when I get back!:teeth: Laura & I are going to get a pedicure at 4:00 this afternoon:Pinkbounc ! A belated birthday present for me from L & M! I'll feel so pampered!;)Can't believe just one more day of work & then 11 days of sure bliss!!:jester: :earsgirl: :bounce: :Pinkbounc Everyone have a very safe trip to the port & we'll either see you @ Radisson or the ship!:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[WHITEHC]

We are leaving in the morning from NC and driving to Tybee Island, GA to spend the night with my parents and then driving to Cocoa Beach Friday. I can't believe it's been a year since our last Disney cruise and it's time to go again! Have you noticed how slowly time goes by up until it's time to pack and then everyone is panicking with last minute details?

[donnabres]

Have a safe trip!!!

Donna

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

We had a little scare this morning. I started spotting this morning which scared the you know what out of me. Of course I remembered them telling me that I might spot when ever the 2nd twin starts going away. So, I called the doctors this morning and they had me come in for a ultrasound and to see the doctor. It was the twin, she couldn't find the twin either! The surviving twin is doing great! He/She has grown and I saw the heart beating and it was moving up a storm. I will try to include a couple of pictures below. The doctor told me that I have nothing to worry about and that what had happened is normal and to go on the cruise and have a blast.

Well I can't figure out how to include the picture in this reply. :(

[SweetCaroline]

I Luv Disney Cruise,

Get used to all the worrying. It starts now and won't end for another 20 or 30 years (maybe longer). It sounds like you will need lots of rest and relaxation to help that baby get big and strong...good thing you are going on a cruise!!!

Take care and we'll see you soon.

-Caroline

[BunnyMom]

Sweet Caroline is right! The worrying has just begun!!! It's a wonderful journey though.:D

This time tomorrow, we Bunny's will be winging our way to Florida.
The weather is supposed to be quite stormy here, it will be great to fly away!!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

Started the packing last night. Whew!!! What an ordeal!!! Tonight, I shall take half of it out and leave it home!;) ;) ;)

Looking forward to seeing you all!!!

Everyone have a safe trip!!!!!:smooth: :smooth:

Terry, Pat & Ian

2003 5/17 Eastern
2002 Western Innaugural
2000 WDW Shades of Green
1982 WDW Off Site Honeymoon

[donnabres]

ILDC-Glad that all is ok with our unofficial Godchild. Isn't it the truth that you never stop worrying? My youngest is 31 this year, and I still worry. Only thing is now I get to worry about my 2 sons, my 2 daughter in laws, and 7 grandkids!!!!! No wonder I'm getting grey.

packing, I have had all my day clothes packed for over a week, but have still to do the dinner clothes. Waiting for tonight to do them, but packed the other stuff last night. I have way too many pairs of shoes, and other things that I just MIGHT need. Glad I'm only packing for myself. I'm also rethinking some of my stuff. We'll be headed to Orlando after the cruise for 3 nights. I have to have room to bring the family back their presents. The grandkids have already put in their orders.

Anyone leaving today, have a safe trip. See you on Saturday, or maybe tomorrow night.

Have a great day.

Donna

[ToDisney]

So I guess I should start packing???? ;)

[Psiklops]

I'm still waitin' 'til tomorrow to pack :teeth:

- Jim

[ToDisney]

Originally posted by Psiklops
I'm still waitin' 'til tomorrow to pack :teeth:

- Jim

Still waiting for DW to do the laundry? ;)

[Psiklops]

Yeah, she's gotta wash what I wear to work tomorrow!

...like that'll ever happen... :rolleyes:

- Jim

[Mjasp]

Jim...Bring some extra money with you in case DW strikes and you have to buy clothes.

To all of you have a safe trip and enjoy. I have to change my timer. 10 more months till I sail. How is St. Patricks Day on board? Anyone sail then? Anything special? Green Beer? Free Beer?

Joanna

[dvarallo]

Just wanted to wish everyone safe travels. Got a call yesterday from Spirit Airlines wanting to know whether we would be willing to switch flights as they are overbooked for our flight. Told us we need to be at the airport 3 hours before the flight to guarantee getting on the airplane. Apparently, when they overbook, it's first come, first serve regardless of how far in advance you purchased your ticket. That means that someone who booked the flight yesterday can get on the plane if he gets to the airport before us. Once the plane fills up, you're out of luck regardless of whether you have a reservation or not. Since the flight leaves at 7:00 am, we'll have to be at the airport at 4:00 am. That should be interesting with 2 5 year olds and a six year old. It's going to be a long day. Have those Pina Coladas ready!

Donna

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes.

I haven't packed yet either. We decided to wait till tonight. We also needed to do laundry and we are good at putting things off.

Hope everyone has safe trips. We will be leaving by car around 5:30 pm tomorrow. We should arrive at the Radisson around 8:30 to 9:00 pm. We will be washing the car before checking in because of all those awful love bugs. I can't bare the thought of leaving those bugs on my new black Honda Civic. :rolleyes:

dvarallo: Good luck with your flight in.

Mjasp: We will miss you on this trip!

[BunnyMom]

dvarallo -- WE are on the same flight!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

We have not heard from the airline. I guess I'd better do some checking around!!!!!!!!!!


Terry, Pat & Ian

[dvarallo]

I LUV DISNEY CRUISE:
Glad to hear the doctor told you the baby is fine. It's always reassuring to see that heart beating and to see that baby getting bigger. I didn't spot when I lost my twin, it just went away quietly. A friend of mine who was pregnant shortly before me went to the doctor for a pregnancy test after going through artificial insemination. On her way home from the doctor's office, she started bleeding heavily. She figured that it was her period and that the insemination didn't take. A couple of hours later, she got a phone call from the doctor's office congratulating her that she was pregnant. She told them it wasn't possible because she had gotten her period on the way home. Well, she was pregnant, but she had lost a twin. The surviving twin was born seven months later with no problems. Enjoy your pregnancy and try not to worry too much.

BunnyMom:
Are you on Spirit flight #311 at 7:00 am on Saturday? Call Spirit at 1-800-772-7117. Have your record locater # available because you'll need it. They offered my friend free round trip airfare to change flights. She thought about changing to a Friday afternoon flight, and called to check on hotel availability in Orlando for Friday night. When she called Spirit back, they already had people agreeing to change their flight plans, so they withdrew their offer. They told us there shouldn't be any problems and that 2 hours before the flight would be enough time. Look for us at the airport. I don't have our green Mickey's yet, but Atlantic City Airport isn't that big. We'll be two women traveling with 3 small children. The kids fathers may be with us at the airport, so don't let that throw you off. I'll probably be wearing black shorts with a red and white striped sweater.

Donna

[ToDisney]

I've officially started packing... I have the collapsable hamper and over the door shoe holder in there!! ;)

I also had DH pick up a bunch of ones (room service tips) and a couple of rolls of quarters. He's complaining that the bank teller was looking at him funny. :earseek: He also says he can't close his wallet now. :rolleyes:

[donnabres]

To Disney, glad you've started packing. I started unpacking!!!! Took out 1/2 my shoes today, and also took a few outfits out as well. Here's hoping that I can close my luggage after I've put in my dinner clothes!!!!
Dvarallo and Bunnymom, good luck on your flights tomorrow. We are leaving out of Providence at 2 p.m. Won't have to get up quite as early as you.
ILDC, have a safe drive to the port, don't forget to bring the picture of the baby so we can all see it. Are you far enough along to find out if a Mickey or Minnie?
Jim, I'm also for you just buying new clothes. I only have myself to get ready, and I'm really glad that everything is already ironed.
Can't believe that in 25 hours we will be starting our journey.


Donna

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

When I had the ultrasound done yesterday the baby wasn't in a position to tell the sex, but if it had been we probably still wouldn't have know. They told me when I go in on the 28th we should be able to tell.

[BunnyMom]

Realized that we are flying in tomorrow, not Saturday. Dvarallo we'll leave you a comfy city at ACY. Good luck with your flight!!:)

I got all the important stuff done at work before lunch because I know my brain is already on the Magic!!!:bounce: :bounce:

The DS10 has all his stuff laid out and I think he has more hair products than me!!!!:p :p

The DH is at Kohl's buying some new trousers as he found the one's he has a little snug in the waist:eek: :eek: :eek: After all this food he would have to leave the ship in a towel:eek: :eek:

Everyone have a safe trip. We'll be by the pool at the Radisson by 5pm tomorrow!!!!

Terry, Pat & Ian

2003 5/17 Eastern
2002 Inaugural Western
2000 WDW Shades of Green
1982 WDW Off Site Honeymoon

[ToDisney]

ILDC... how far along are you? I think they can usually tell around 19 or 20 weeks. At least I think that's how far along I was with my last DS when we found out he was boy #3! :D

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

I am a little over 12 weeks. They said by 14 weeks the sex is done maturing, so to speak. According to the doctor you can tell a boy before the girl as far as how far along you are in pregnancy. So, I will be a little over 14 weeks on the 28th and when I go in for my level 2 ultrasound on June 17th I will be 17 weeks and they said we will know for sure by then, that is if the baby cooperates.

[b&bdiscruisers]

:Pinkbounc Well today at work was very busy but I got everything done that I wanted to. Now to all those last minute things----;) I'm hoping to leave here tomorrow AM by 9 or 9:30 & I guess it takes around 3 hours to get to the other side of the state, hope to be at Radisson by 12:30 or 1:00. Can hardly wait to be checked in the room & down by the pool with a drink in my hand!!:smooth: :Pinkbounc :bounce: Everyone be safe in your travels by whatever mode you get to the ship!:) we'll see ya'll either at Radisson or on the Magic! Bye for now!:wave: :Pinkbounc :cool:

[ToDisney]

Originally posted by b&bdiscruisers
[Bhope to be at Radisson by 12:30 or 1:00. Can hardly wait to be checked in the room & down by the pool with a drink in my hand!!:smooth: [/B]

Have one for me... we'll be lucky to get in by midnight. :eek:

[granna]

Woops, It's the 11th hour. We drive down from Atlanta to Port Canaveral Friday. I can't find my iron (does that tell you something?) Not one thing is really in a suitcase. Grandson had to have stitches in his knee from falling in a creek where there was a broken bottle. I think Mickey will have to kiss his boo boo as he can't swim for a few days.

All my clothes have elastic waist or no waist. Planning ahead!!

Have safe journeys. We'll see you aboard, wrinkled though our clothes may be.

[SQUIGGLE]

This is it. Gotta go pack.........Everyone have a safe trip down. We'll see you at the Radisson tomorrow. Or in the terminal, or on the ship, on Saturday.

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[BunnyMom]

Okay, that's it!!! It's all packed!!!!:jester: It's all parked by the front door and I left plenty of room for souvenirs!!!!:rolleyes:

Granna, I'm sure Mickey will kiss your grandson's boo-boo!! Maybe even a princess or two, too!!!;)

b&b, save me a nice chair by the pool!!!:smooth: We're getting in early but heading to Kennedy Space Center for a few hours. We should be down by the pool late afternoon!!!!:p :p :p

I am sooooo excited!!! Won't get much sleep tonite!!! Oh well, a nice two hour nap on the plane will suit me fine!!:o :o

See you all tomorrow and Saturday:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Terry, Pat & Ian
:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[ToDisney]

I've decided I hate packing!! :eek:

[jlawall]

GIVE US AN UPDATE WHEN YOU GET ONBOARD!!!!!!!!!!

[Disney1fan2002]

Everyone have a GREAT trip!!! I am so jealous! I have to wait until next April! Looks like from this thread, you will have a HUGE DIS meet and greet! Have fun!!!

[ToDisney]

Disney1Fan2002... thanks Marie!! See you in about month, huh????

I'm just about done packing... sending the kids to school today for at least half a day. 12yoDS has testing and DH has a meeting. :eek: I'm off to "Muffins For Moms" at 9yoDS's school. (I hope they have Krispy Kreme donuts like they do for the dads. ;) )

Have a safe trip everyone!!

[donnabres]

Hi everyone,

We're off today too. Meeting up with my sister and family about 11 for a 2 p.m. flight.

Granna, I hope your grandson is ok. I know how much we hurt when they do.

ToDisney, enjoy the muffins or donuts. If you don't get what you like, I'm sure you'll be able to find something you do in the next week.

Hope to see a lot of you tonight at the Raddison, and the rest tomorrow.

Have a SAFE trip everyone!!!!!

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :

[Psiklops]

Well, we're not leaving 'til the morning, but seeing as how a lot of people are leaving today, I wish everyone a quick and safe journey!

See ya'll at the sail-away party! :teeth:

- Jim

[SQUIGGLE]

Bags are packed and sitting by the door. Car is fueled and ready to go. Just a few houshold chores; and we'll be on our way in a little under 5 hours.
Everyone have a safe trip.

See ya real soon.

fran
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[I Luv Disney Cruise]

Well, our bags are packed and ready to put in the car. Car has been fueled up. I also got some chores done. I took today off to get stuff done around the house and finish packing, hubby should get off with in the next 20 minutes. I am hoping we will be off on the road around 5:30. We should arrive Raddison around 8:30 to 9:00.

Hope everyone has had and will have a safe trip! See you on board the Magic! :jester: :smooth:

[mmouse37]

Well it is 11:20 pm here on the East Coast and the car is loaded for our trip to the airport at 4:00 am!!!

Hope to see everyone onboard!! have a great cruise!!

MJ

[Psiklops]

3:30am - am I awake? Am I dreaming? In-Laws should be here any minzzzzz..... Huh? What? Oh, time to go!!! :sunny:

See ya'll on the ship!!! :teeth:

- Jim

[wdwgoose]

WOW almost 2 years


ANYONE STILL AROUND ?????????











gaRry

[BunnyMom]

WOW almost 2 years


ANYONE STILL AROUND ?????????











gaRry
Sure we're still around. Cruising again on 04/30/05!! Woohoo!!! Hello fellow cruisers!

[DARWIN91]

I am still here! Cruised in August - the trip delayed by Hurricane Frances that turned into a 10 nite. Going again August 19, 2006 - 2 stops to Castaway Cay :cool1:

Not sure if I can last till Aug 2006 .

[Ontario Kim]

We're still around. Our family did the Western back in Apr. 04. This year we have opted for a change and are doing the RCCL AOS sounthern carribean in April 05. We have the Western booked again for May 06. :cool1: