Aug 17 Western Magic Roll Call

[thebrownboys]

Sixty days to go! Who else is onboard? My sons 7 and 4 would love to know if any other kids their age will be in the clubs with them!
Booking excursions for Grand Cayman today. Reef and Shipwreck snorkeling for ds 7 and myself and one of the sub's for dw and ds 4. We are gonna do Cozumel on our own due to Disney's restriction on ages for some of the trips. Key West we have been to several times and just look forward to showing the boys the things we loved the best!

Woo Hoo we can't wait!!!!!!

[Rootee]

It's about time we had a roll call! Just called in our deposit. We have a ds 16, turning 17 on the 27th but will celebrate his birthday onboard.

I "think" the only thing I need to call in is his parasailing on Castaway Cay, and maybe the banana boat. He is not interested in the other teen excursions, although he plans to spent lots of time with the Common Grounds group.

We are planning to go on the Captain Marvins tour on our own and probably will go to Mr. Sancho's beach at Cozumel.

[SJCSuzy]

We'll be there. We have a 9yo DS and 5yo DD. Just booked our excursions today- Atlantis sub on Grand Cayman and Dolphin Discovery in Cozumel. I can't believe it's almost here!! See you all soon.:bounce: :bounce:

[bakmmo]

We will be there I have 2 girls 15 and 13.
We have not totally deceided on excursions yet.
We were on these islands last year and did parasailing in Jamaica.
Looking foward to r & r on Mr. Sanchos' beach.
Hope to see you all there.

[Minnie's Guy]

We're on that cruise also !! We have a DS 10 and a DS 15. Hoping to hook up with other DISers on the ship. Can we set up a meet ? We'll be wearing our lime green ribbons so look for us. ANYONE GOING TO BE AT RESORTS BEFORE THE CRUISE? ANYONE PLANNING ON
BEING AT THE TERMINAL THE MINUTE IT OPENS FOR NEW GUESTS? WE ARE DRIVING
FROM PA AND WILL BE THERE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN THE MORNING! THE
EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING.

[Minnie's Guy]

There has got to be more DISers out there! Please
respond.

[markey]

We will be on board with our 2 grandkids, boy 8 - girl 7. Arriving Monday and staying at the Royal Pacific at Universal until Sat.

[GoofyDonald]

Can't wait!!!!!! We are getting sooooooo excited.

[markey]

So how many of you booked with DU? I saw from another post that 8 bookings=gift in stateroom. We booked with DU, lets have a count.

[Minnie's Guy]

We booked the trip thru our travel agent - she
did get us a GREAT deal. COME ON EVERYONE,
let's make a meeting place early in the day - we
are desparately looking for a 'pal' for our 10 yr. old
son (our teenager can meet people on his own in
Common Grounds). If he could meet someone
early the first day, he MIGHT spend some time in
the LAB (hung with us the last time). We are also
very interested in DISers (we are both obsessed
with these boards).

[thebrownboys]

Wow, only 23 or so who have responded. Weird when a roll call for 5/2003 already has over 70 responses!!

Oh well...more room for us to have fun.

[SusanMouse]

:Pinkbounc Hi! We will be on the Magic 8/17 too! My sons are 12 and 13 and we are going with friends whose sons are 10, 11, and 12. Also friends with girls who are 11, 14 and 15. I know my sons are looking forward to making new friends also! I'm pretty new to these boards. What about the lime green ribbons???? This is our first cruise. :smooth:

[lyndon1]

Hey,

Sounds like things are shaping up well. Our family consisits of two daughters 15 and 10. Both are extremely excited to be on our second Disney cruise. My wife and I hope to meet as many of you as possible. The boards have been such a delight and I don't know about you but the next 55 days are going by so slowly we can't stand it.

We are looking forward to a great cruise and meeting many new friends.

The Girvins

Lyndon, Cathy, daughters Caitlyn and Morgan

:rolleyes:

[kaf]

we'll also be there! mom , son 15 and daughter 11

[Trinity]

Hey everyone.

My grandparents celebrated their 50th anniversery (in January) and have decided to take the whole family on a Disney Cruise to celebrate! There will be 5 girls (counting me) ages 11, 11,13,15 and 17. There will also be 2 boys ages 13 and 15. Of course, the parents and my grandparents will be coming too. We are all VERY excited and can't wait until we leave and can't wait to make new friends.

We'll be looking out for the green ribbons!:)

See you SOON!

*Kelly*:smooth: :crazy:

[Minnie's Guy]

The lime green ribbons: really cool idea
tie a lime green ribbon on anything DISers
might see and you'd be surprised how many
people will come up to you and start chatting
about the boards. I had my lime green ribbon
tied on my backpack strap and have met
a few DISers in the parks. It is so much fun
to start up a conversation with them.
Two weeks ago on one of the resort busses
a very nice family started chatting with me
during our ride to the parks. It is great.
I want to meet all the DISers on this cruise.
Hopefully we will spot them already in the
terminal (we will be there the minute the
doors open). PLEASE just walk up and chat
with Bob and Lucy from PA. Our son Tyler
is hoping to meet some 10 yr. old BOYS (sorry,
not interested in "girls" just yet!) to hang out
with in the lab.

[markey]

Looks like the boat will have at least 3 from the same area in Pa. on board. pa dutch country, lyndon1, and our group (Manheim) are all from the same area. It really is a small world!

[Minnie's Guy]

Maybe we should request an evening of chicken pot pie,
scrapple, funnel cakes and shoo-fly pie!
Markey: we will also be at the Royal Pacific Monday and Tuesday.
Everyone who has responded sounds GREAT - can't wait to
meet everyone!
Machs goot! (my PA Dutch is very limited!)

[lyndon1]

Hey,

Add another group from Landisville Pa going on the August 17th Western Cruise. My inlaws, Bob and Sandy will be joining Mickey, Minnie and the gang.

Lets hope Amos Stoltzfus and his family are coming as well.

See ya in 54 days.

Lyndon

[McTigger]

We're so excited!!! This is our 1st cruise. I was getting worried that there were no other kids going. I have a DD13 and twin DS9.
I posted a note about 13 year olds and have received no replies.
I'm so relieved to hear about other teen girls. We're so excited. I'm working so hard to decide what excursions to do on Grand Cayman and Cozumel. We were thinking about a stingray tour on GC and possibly a ruins trip on Cozumel. However, Xcaret sounds fantastic. So, I'll continue reading these posts. Donna

[Meggie Bear]

im 13 years old, n i'm goin with McTigger (my mom lol). any teens feel free to email me, cuz this is one girl who is not going to be spending her vacation with her 9 year old twin brothers (lol). anybody have any advice on how to meet people on the ship?

Megan aka Meggz

[Minnie's Guy]

THAT WAS SO FUNNY!
Unfortunately only have a 10 yr. old BOY
and a 16 year old BOY!
I know you'll find lots of people to hang out with!
Wouldn't want you to spoil your vacation by
hanging out with your brothers!

[bakmmo]

Megan,
I have a 13 year old girl and a 15 year old girl that are looking foward to meeting some others the same ages.
Look for them the 13 year olds name is MEGHAN and the other is Katie.
That should be easy to remember.
So you soon,
Andrea

[Buckaroo's Dad]

Hello all! This is going to be my first cruise as well as my son's (9, but tall for his age). He, too, is hoping to make new friends in the Oceaneers Lab. My DS is also looking forward to dining on fresh jumbo shrimp. A lot of fresh jumbo shrimp at that. Also with us is good ole mom (65+). She is the cruise veteran of our group, but has never before sailed on the DCL.

My son and I are scheduled for The Western Union Schooner at noon in Key West. I had hoped to experience the Catamaran Race with "the little guy" but as of mid-June that shore excursion was completely filled. Mom is going to take the Conch Republic Tour And Museum package.

On Grand Cayman we will be taking the Land And Sea Island Tour. Afterwards, my son and I are going to do some horseback riding on the beach with a "knowledgable guide." At least that is how the adventure was advertised on the Internet. lol.

We, too, are going to experience Cozumel on our own. I have been in touch with a travel agency recommended by Froemmers (sp?). We are going to take a private tour to see the ruins at Chichen Itza. The agency is providing a modern, air-conditioned van with a driver & guide. No meal is included but I intend to have the guide take us to a truly local establishment while there. If anyone or two or more would care to join us, please let me know. You are more than welcome and I am sure the travel agency would be both willing and able to add another van or provide a larger one.

How in the world did I ever live without having a cruise to look forward to before now?

Steve

[Mama2sean]

Add us to the list of excited cruisers for the August 17th Western! Hubby and I along with our 2 sons ages 4 1/2 and 7 just can't wait. This will be our third Disney Cruise, and to say we are excited is an understatement. I'm on the lookout for the FedEx person everyday and am hoping our documents aren't too far off. Anyone else out there booked for the 17th, please respond. It's hard to believe there are only 24 postings for this sailing date??? We'll be on the lookout for lime green ribbons and hope to meet some of you great people. This board has offered us invaluable tips and money-saving ideas.....you guys are the greatest! Many thanks.

[dannyb]

Add another native Pennsylvanian, transplanted to Connecticut for 15 years. Our brood includes 10yr girl (Lianne) and 8 yr boy (Eric). Second cruise for them (5th for me and Linda), but everybody's first on Disney. Getting excited.

Dan, Linda, Lianne & Eric
Glastonbury, CT:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[thebrownboys]

Finally getting some action here. As I originally posted, my sons, Jake (7 ) and Alex (4.5) and veterans of two previous Disney cruises are looking forward to meeting some kids their age. We are almost there !!!:bounce:

[Mama2sean]

bump :cool:

[Boomerwon]

We are cruising on Aug 17th. Can't wait!!!!

This will be my family's 2nd annual cruise, they include - my nephews 13 & 17, neices 15 & 21, my 2 brothers and their wives, my Mom, DH, DS-5, DD-2, and myself.

My 15 year old neice is a bit on the shy side and had a difficult time meeting girls her age on the last cruise that they did (not Disney). We are all hoping and are pretty sure that she will not have such a hard time this year. Any recommendations?

Any of you staying on for the Eastern route that follows the next week?:smooth:

[Boomerwon]

Hey, where are all you Western Cruisers?

[Trinity]

Boomerwon (and any other interested teens),

A girl that I met in this forum and I have been e-mailing eachother for about a week. If your niece would like to join us and make friends before the cruise, e-mail me at sasquatch@pcisys.net.

We are both 13, so if your niece would like to "talk" to teens her own age, I have a cousin (girl) who is 15 and one (girl) who is 17. I might be able to get them in touch with your niece. I also have an 11 yr old sister, an 11 yr old (girl) cousin, and 2 boy cousins ages 13 and 14. They are all coming on the cruise.

If she doesn't want to e-mail anyone before the cruise, I recommend telling her to go to common grounds the FIRST day of the cruise. It will be easiest to make friends then.

Well, I think that takes care of it!!!;) ;) ;)

*Kelly*:smooth: :crazy:
Age 13

[Boomerwon]

Thanks for the info! I will pass it on to her. If she is not interested in E-mailing, I'll for sure pass on the information about Common Grounds.
We are all so excited about the cruise coming up. My whole family is getting together this weekend to celebrate all of our July B-Days (5 total). It is going to be a Disney party!! What fun.:earsgirl:

[markey]

Waiting for the FedEx guy!

[Mama2sean]

Saw a previous posting that someone on the August 10 cruise already received their documents....we must be next! Maybe this week? I just can't wait!
P.S. Check out the posting on "Cozumel Kids", anyone else on this cruise interested in helping out (if the customs concern is not an issue)? This sounds like a worthy cause and a small donation from each of us could make a BIG difference in the lives of someone less fortunate than us. :)

[Buckaroo's Dad]

Definitely time to "bump." Anyone else swimming (figuratively) in lists of what to bring? Every time I eliminate one item, we seem to add two more! Yikes...

[markey]

Since this is our 3rd cruise I know what not to pack rather then packing too much, just so I have docs, birth certificates and credit card and enough clothes to keep me from doing laundry I'll be happy. Has anybody figured out what time early dinner is? I know the trial period was suppose to end, but then I hear people from the 8/10 cruise were notified of the change. What's up, anybody call?

[Minnie's Guy]

I can top that one - asked my DH to pick
up ANOTHER large suitcase (teenager decided
he is packing his own suitcase and taking
lots of clothing - you know, we gotta look cool!)
Our 10 yr. old DS would wear the same thing
everyday if allowed! I am really, really, really
looking forward to meeting everyone.
:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[Boomerwon]

Markey, Do tell! You have me very interested in the secrets of a packing a light load. I'm already trying to weed out things from my list and having a horrible time. Looks as if we'll need to buy a couple of extra suitcases to bring the kitchen sink! Please pass on any secrets that you might have!:smooth:

[SJCSuzy]

Markey,

I called yesterday and DCL said the dining times are 6pm and 830pm. She thought we were the first Magic cruise back on the orig times. Can't wait to start our vacation. See you all on the 17th!!

[markey]

Boomerwon
No secrets really, a lot from these boards. You really do not get real dirty on vacation, except for tops because of heat. I find I can usually wear shorts twice with different tops, except white! Limit shoes, only take comfortable and shoes that go with more than one outfit. For dining I have a black dress with a short top, wear one night with and one night without, 2 for 1 in packing. Use all shampoos at hotels and onboard. Take a wrap for bathing suit, and usually wear that for sea days. We go in August, so all packing is done for hot days, have never had cool weather.

[Buckaroo's Dad]

My DS9 and your DS10 are compatible as concerns clothing. Do you think one day = a t-shirt for Oceaneers Lab and a s/s shirt for evenings/nights? or is it more on the order of 2 shirts/day and forget the t's?

I just bought a new sports coat to wear in the evening. It isn't fancy but then again yours truly could make a Versace original look basic. lol. If nothing else, the jacket affords me more pockets to carry my DS9's "essentials" - compact cd player, cd's, not-as-compact gameboy advance, + the attachable light and, of course, magnifier, several games, extra batteries and just enough space for my wallet!

[Tinkerbells Magic]

Thanks to a most generous gift from some absolutely AWESOME, WONDERFUL friends, our family will be on the August 17 Western cruise! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dreams really do come true! :)

My husband and I will be travelling with our oldest two daughters, 9 and 7. Our girls are REALLY excited about helping some of the Cozumel kids that have never had a chance to go to school before. They are picking out the "coolest" backpacks they can find and filling them with necessary school supplies and some surprise fun items as well. What a really NEAT thing that so many other families and their children are joining together to help these island kids on other sailings as well - ALL year round. :) The girls are so psyched they spent 2 1/2 hours picking out the "perfect" school supplies and are absolutely beaming with pride and confidence. This, by far, has been the best Board our family has ever been a part of. What a great group of people!:wave:

Anyone going scuba diving on this sailing? I am hoping to meet up with others who are planning on scuba diving.

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

~ Liz and family

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

[SusanMouse]

:Pinkbounc Hi everybody! I can't believe our cruise is almost here! My family is very excited about our first cruise. I've been lurking on these boards for months and I think I'm as prepared as I can possibly be. Although when we are on the Magic we will probably go with the flow! We leave for WDW on the 8th for 9 nights before the cruise. Which means I have 6 more days to complete my packing. I know we will have way too much luggage!!! I need to weed through and get rid of the "non-essentials". We have a backpack full of school supplies for the Cozumel kids ready to go.(Just need to find space in suitcase or maybe will have to use as carry-on.) I hope to meet some DISers on the cruise. I need to go buy some lime green ribbon! See you soon! SusanMouse:bounce:

[iluvorlando]

Tinkerbells magic,

I am bumping up your thread with a link to your other. I hope it all works out. I know that this board has a lot of wonderful and amazing people that really pull together.

Come on fellow disers lets help her out!!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=242417

I will also post on the CB, maybe someone there can help too.

[kbowler]

My husband and I, along with our 2 yr old DD, will be sailing on the Magic. This is a special trip because my husband will be starting law school and we know that it will be several years before we can plan a nice vacation like this again. I am a little nervous about traveling with our DD but she is a remarkable child who adapts easily. I have been reading these boards since January when we booked and I can't believe it is now less than two weeks away. These boards have been a wonderful resource and I feel prepared to spend a week at sea. If anybody has suggestions about traveling with a young child, please pass them along.


Thanks!

Kelly

[Trinity]

I am sooooooo excited that the cruise is 1 WEEK away!!!!!!! All of my family members that are cruising with us can't wait.

We have all given up on trying to lighten our load. Instead, we got these big bright red roller-cases. We also got these bright lime green snap tie things that we will have attached on to our bags.

SEE YA!!!!!!!!:crazy: ;) ;) ;)

*Kelly*:smooth: