12/16/06 10-day holiday cruise Part 4

[DCLgodess]

lol....guess they'll come when they come..they have 15 days left to get to my house lol....:)

[KSDTink]

Ok, maybe not. I just checked DU's web site. They say they have the docs shipped directly from DCL to the cruiser so maybe I will get mine soon! :banana:

[DCLgodess]

it's always exciting to do the doc dance...makes the cruise seem that much more real lol

[3pirates]

it's always exciting to do the doc dance...makes the cruise seem that much more real lol

Wait, I forgot to do the dance..... :dancer: :dancer:

["Got Disney"]

No docs here either - but it is raining - I like rain over snow and ice!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

I contacted Mickey 1122 but did not get a reply yet. Can't believe it's Friday already or that December is finally here.

Going to the theater tonight to see "White Christmas" I love the movie and can sing all the songs :lmao: So my DH got us tickets to the play in Seattle for tonight.

Jen - bought my DH a canon coolpic 630 camera and a Canon waterproof casing for christmas. I hope he likes it - I did a lot of research and it looks good.

OMG its getting closer - only one more full week of school :banana: :banana:

You have been added to the list...of cheerleaders...so that is your reply from him that he got your PM...I look forward to cheeing with you...J

Jen..looks like you are going to have your own personal cheerleaders on board...lol...don't forget your pom poms girls...

[DCLgodess]

why do i need pom poms? lol...i'll have my computer and all my cheerleaders can cheer for me over my shoulder while i work lol

["Got Disney"]

Not you Jen...alll your cheerleaders need to remember them...

[DCLgodess]

Not you Jen...alll your cheerleaders need to remember them...

OOOO! I feel dumb... :blush: :o

[xmjackson]

Wow! I just saw pictures of Chicago on the news. I feel bad that i joked about them getting the snow instead of me. That is some heavy snow!!! Even the airport is closed.

Yeah!!! I'm a cheer leader. Always wanted to be now that I'm old and fat I finally get to be.

[3pirates]

Not you Jen...alll your cheerleaders need to remember them...

I take my pom poms everywhere! ;)

[xmjackson]

Okay, I searched the community boards link you gave us! How do i cheer besides just being a supporter? How do we win prizes?? I can't seem to find the exacts of how this whole thing works and I would hate to miss out on something.

[DCLgodess]

Wow! I just saw pictures of Chicago on the news. I feel bad that i joked about them getting the snow instead of me. That is some heavy snow!!! Even the airport is closed.

Yeah!!! I'm a cheer leader. Always wanted to be now that I'm old and fat I finally get to be.

and you know the funny thing is...the effects of today will still be felt by the time we cruise...did you know that everytime a flight is canceled...it effects flights for at least 2 weeks after the cancelation...pretty cool stat

[3pirates]

Okay, I searched the community boards link you gave us! How do i cheer besides just being a supporter? How do we win prizes?? I can't seem to find the exacts of how this whole thing works and I would hate to miss out on something.

They haven't told us much....they're trying to get the players in place first and have been having all sorts of technical issues. Sounds like they are worked out now. The game won't start until next week.

[3pirates]

and you know the funny thing is...the effects of today will still be felt by the time we cruise...did you know that everytime a flight is canceled...it effects flights for at least 2 weeks after the cancelation...pretty cool stat

Well, hopefully old man Winter will give our Northern friends a few weeks off now...better this happen now than then!

That is a cool stat...

[KSDTink]

I take my pom poms everywhere! ;)

:rotfl: LOL! :rotfl:

[DCLgodess]

Well, hopefully old man Winter will give our Northern friends a few weeks off now...better this happen now than then!

That is a cool stat...

i hope so..cause i have to go north to snow country to catch the DCL flight

[xmjackson]

Us, west coasters have flights stopping in the mid west - I NEED THIS VACATION! No flight backups for me please.

[3pirates]

pixiedust: pixiedust: OK, we've done it before, but nothing wrong with a little booster shot...this is for no weather delays come cruise travel time! :goodvibes :goodvibes

[DCLgodess]

doing the good weather dance...

:dancer: :dancer:

["Got Disney"]

:sunny: :banana: :banana: This is the good weather banana dance:banana: :banana: :sunny:

[fabulusk]

Wow - It dawned on me today. We are really going to be going on a cruise. And that it is less than two weeks away. What do you wear on the tropical night?

[xmjackson]

No documents here yet :sad2:

Hope they come early next week. I'm getting exciting! Okay what color pom=pom's are we cheering with Robin???? or just toasting with a drink!

[xmjackson]

Gotta go get dressed to go to the theater tonight - we have season tickets but ours was for the Dec 17th matinee and we will be gone - they offered us tonight as a substitute.

We are off to Seattle in about 30 min?

Robin - you mentioned something earlier about blue names for cheerers? I don't see it - am I missing something again??? :blush:

[3pirates]

No documents here yet :sad2:

Hope they come early next week. I'm getting exciting! Okay what color pom=pom's are we cheering with Robin???? or just toasting with a drink!

They UPSd them, I'll bet you get them Monday...we're in Georgia, the truck only had to drive one state....it needs just a bit more time to get to you... ;)

I want to good weather dance with Jen... :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

and with Robin.... :banana: :banana: :banana:

It's all gonna be good!! :goodvibes :dance3:

[DCLgodess]

i think if you live farther away they probably will put them on a plane

[3pirates]

i think if you live farther away they probably will put them on a plane

Well, now we know the problem....all the planes are grounded! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I'm calling it a night everyone! We have a lot of kid stuff tomorrow...probably will be evening before I check in...so can I say (just a little early)two more weeks....two more weeks..... :cool1: :cheer2: :banana: :woohoo: :dancer: party: :jumping1:

[DCLgodess]

good night...


and yeah...the grounded planes might be a problem

[dee47]

DOCUMENT DANCE! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:





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["Got Disney"]

Wow - It dawned on me today. We are really going to be going on a cruise. And that it is less than two weeks away. What do you wear on the tropical night?

something tropical....if you like...

["Got Disney"]

Robin - you mentioned something earlier about blue names for cheerers? I don't see it - am I missing something again??? :blush:[/QUOTE]

Here is a list of all the cruise cheerleaders...
Your name is on it...you will find them here as they get updated everynight
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1285305

--maleficent, esq.
--plenam
--PeggyJean
--arlenesp
--Babs417
--Pooh Friend#1
--madisonznana
--msaseifert
--DisneyMomForLife
--poohfriend
--CaptJackSparrow
--LoriS
--Jennifer48
--soleilmagie
--xmjackson
--RonnieJo66
--GSCM DisneyScout
--Tink2020
--PeggyJean
--LITTLEKID58
--vanvmom
--jns
--vital
--Disneybridein2k3
--Ski-and-Sea
--mishoe01
--tetrimble
--Disneycruise05
--kimmielee
--bethipooh4
--mommasita
--Princessmom2002
--kjblovesdisney
--Got Disney
--shelwoj
--BeachWench
--Carol36
--geffric
--suzij13
--ElenitaB
--misseulalie
--Dalpal
--BeLLaNoTTe
--JOANNEL
--3pirates
--MJgirl
--disneyfanatic3116
--Octoberbride03
--castoff
--Disney44
--SeaSpray
--cristit14

[DCLgodess]

something tropical....if you like...

i wear a tropical dress or shirt/skirt

[KSDTink]

something tropical....if you like...


DD and I have the matching tropical Mickey dresses. We will wear those. DH will wear a Hawaiian shirt.

[xmjackson]

I think I can do tropical :)

no documents here - yet!!!

Go team!!!

I'm off to be chauffer to my kids diving down in Seattle. It's going to be cold sitting in the car for a couple of hours.

[xmjackson]

They are going to attempt to finish their dive certification - no rain or snow today!!!! :thumbsup2

[magiroux]

Ahhh, 2 weeks and we will be cruising. I have so much to do, I need to get my head out of my butt.

Congrats on all of you that have got your Docs - May I dance with you :goodvibes ? :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: . Hopefully, next week I'll get mine.

For those who were interested in Pinapple Beach Resort, this is what I have been able to find out -
Reservations with the resort - They are not accepting reservation requests for Day Passes before the two week mark. That would explain why my last two requests have been ignored. If anyone is interested, I would suggest that you send your request Thursday night (Friday will be the two week mark). You do not need to give any billing info, just the people's name. Be sure to print off your confirmation to bring with you. I plan on reserving the "Plan B" pass. 10:30-6pm, $45/pp +10% service charge. allegroantigua.com/english/daypass is the reservation site.

Transportation to the resort - In November it was reported it was $34 each way for a party of two, but they were told that if there were 4 or more people it would be $8 p/p. I m thinking during the Christmas week this may be higher????

When I send my request in, I will ask (again) if the resort can recommend a taxi company we could pre-arrange. Anyone interested can PM me(please don't email me) after they have received their day pass confirmations so I have a proper head count for a quote. If I can't get any info, we may have to just get off the ship together and see what the price will be :confused3 .

Bracelets are ordered. I had to order in increments of 20 so I have extras (mostly kids size since I only needed 11) if anyone wants one. The CS Rep knew the DIS boards - I thought that was funny.

We have crazy weather - yesterday was 70, today is windy and about 40 :cold: :cold:

Well, lots to do today...Hope everyone has a great day.

[NejTheLion]

Got our docs here in VA on Friday :banana: :banana: :banana:

I have to say that I'm a little disappointed with the holiday decorations offered by DCL. Looks like they contracted them out because there is no Disney connection. They're just generic holiday things. Guess I'll have to scour our decorations for Disney stuff. Definitely bringing my stuffed sorcerer's apprentice stocking to hang on the fish :santa:

[booksw]

Hello everyone! We did not get documents here in Charleston, SC. Oh well. I have never flown to a disney cruise. When you get your documents, does it include your plane ticket?

-Sarah

PS. Top!

[DCLgodess]

i believe so...

[booksw]

Thanks, Jen.
I hope you are doing well. I am busying myself trying decide whether to pack liquid detergent or powder... decisions, decisions...

-Sarah

[3pirates]

Hello everyone!

Busy day with sports today...and may I say very unsuccessful..... :sad2:

A little character building for all of the boys! :rolleyes:

Now we're getting ready to put up our minimal Christmas decorations....

Looks like the docs are starting to arrive... :goodvibes And I agree that the Christmas stuff is a huge disappointment....I see now why they didn't put it on the web site.

[KSDTink]

Got our docs here in VA on Friday :banana: :banana: :banana:

I have to say that I'm a little disappointed with the holiday decorations offered by DCL. Looks like they contracted them out because there is no Disney connection. They're just generic holiday things. Guess I'll have to scour our decorations for Disney stuff. Definitely bringing my stuffed sorcerer's apprentice stocking to hang on the fish :santa:

I have one of the DIS stockings I have been working on for your fish!!!!

[xmjackson]

still no docs in our area of WA. I did call and they said they were due to be delievered Monday.

Had to call to change around some excursions since the kids decided not to dive but DH still wants to.

[NejTheLion]

I have one of the DIS stockings I have been working on for your fish!!!!

Ooh, great! I thought we might be too late for that. Mickey can go inside the room. I was gonna have to cable tie him to the fish so no naughty little person could take him.

I counted rooms on the two lists we have going, and it looks like there are 36 known room numbers listed and three GTY (or at least 3 people who haven't listed a room yet). There are some rooms on the Yahoo group list that aren't on the Holiday Cruise website list. And there's a contradiction for Disney Rocks - one site says 8046 and the other says 8048. Just want to make sure we have enough goodies for everyone and know where everyone is staying.

Do the GTYs get a room number with their docs? Don't think we've ever been through that before to know what the procedure is.

Other Jen

[sugaswim]

happy saturday night! and hello from disney world! hehe... my mom isn't feeling well. so we came back to the hotel after seeing the osborne lights. i went to go play in the pool but the waterslide was closed. so i sat in the hot tub and then played in the pool for short bit before coming back to the room. i would have gone to the adventurer's club (i've been wanting to go for ages) but i didn't want to go alone. so here i am. :rotfl2:

if you haven't seen the new osborne dancing lights this year, and you have the chance... it's amazing. i totally recommend it. we only have tomorrow left before we go back home *sigh* oh well... at least the cruise is only 14 days away! 14 days from now we'll be on the magic! :banana:

mickey's very merry christmas party was really cool last night. it's the first i've ever been. i have a really cool hat. even santa saw it from the parade and made a comment about it :rotfl: tomorrow we have a preview of the new finding nemo show at animal kingdom at 10am. i'll let you all know how that is!

quick question... no one happens to know what movies they'll be showing during our cruise do they? my mom keeps asking if i know or if i can find out. she keeps saying i knew all kinds of stuff for our last cruise and she wants to know the same stuff for this one :rotfl2:

[KSDTink]

happy saturday night! and hello from disney world! hehe... my mom isn't feeling well. so we came back to the hotel after seeing the osborne lights. i went to go play in the pool but the waterslide was closed. so i sat in the hot tub and then played in the pool for short bit before coming back to the room. i would have gone to the adventurer's club (i've been wanting to go for ages) but i didn't want to go alone. so here i am. :rotfl2:

if you haven't seen the new osborne dancing lights this year, and you have the chance... it's amazing. i totally recommend it. we only have tomorrow left before we go back home *sigh* oh well... at least the cruise is only 14 days away! 14 days from now we'll be on the magic! :banana:

mickey's very merry christmas party was really cool last night. it's the first i've ever been. i have a really cool hat. even santa saw it from the parade and made a comment about it :rotfl: tomorrow we have a preview of the new finding nemo show at animal kingdom at 10am. i'll let you all know how that is!

quick question... no one happens to know what movies they'll be showing during our cruise do they? my mom keeps asking if i know or if i can find out. she keeps saying i knew all kinds of stuff for our last cruise and she wants to know the same stuff for this one :rotfl2:

Holly, this is the list someone got from DCL:

Santa Clause 3
Pirates of the Caribbean II
Narnia
Cars
Chicken Little
8 Below
Invincible
Shaggy Dog
Stick it
Step up
The Wild
The Guardian
The Prestige
De Ja Vu
Apocalypto

You might also

["Got Disney"]

happy saturday night! and hello from disney world! hehe... my mom isn't feeling well. so we came back to the hotel after seeing the osborne lights. i went to go play in the pool but the waterslide was closed. so i sat in the hot tub and then played in the pool for short bit before coming back to the room. i would have gone to the adventurer's club (i've been wanting to go for ages) but i didn't want to go alone. so here i am. :rotfl2:

if you haven't seen the new osborne dancing lights this year, and you have the chance... it's amazing. i totally recommend it. we only have tomorrow left before we go back home *sigh* oh well... at least the cruise is only 14 days away! 14 days from now we'll be on the magic! :banana:

mickey's very merry christmas party was really cool last night. it's the first i've ever been. i have a really cool hat. even santa saw it from the parade and made a comment about it :rotfl: tomorrow we have a preview of the new finding nemo show at animal kingdom at 10am. i'll let you all know how that is!

quick question... no one happens to know what movies they'll be showing during our cruise do they? my mom keeps asking if i know or if i can find out. she keeps saying i knew all kinds of stuff for our last cruise and she wants to know the same stuff for this one :rotfl2:

Here are the movies......

Santa Clause 3
Pirates of the Caribbian
Narnia
CArs
Chicken Little
8 Below
Invinciple
Shaggy Dog
Stick it
Step up
The Wild
The Gaurdian
Prestige
De Ja Vu
Apocalypto

[sugaswim]

you guys rock! thanks :teeth:

[KSDTink]

Ooh, great! I thought we might be too late for that. Mickey can go inside the room. I was gonna have to cable tie him to the fish so no naughty little person could take him.

I counted rooms on the two lists we have going, and it looks like there are 36 known room numbers listed and three GTY (or at least 3 people who haven't listed a room yet). There are some rooms on the Yahoo group list that aren't on the Holiday Cruise website list. And there's a contradiction for Disney Rocks - one site says 8046 and the other says 8048. Just want to make sure we have enough goodies for everyone and know where everyone is staying.

Do the GTYs get a room number with their docs? Don't think we've ever been through that before to know what the procedure is.

Other Jen

We are using cable ties so they don't walk off! I am not sure on the 8046 vs 8048.

Sandra, are you out there anywhere?? Which is it, 8046 opr 8048???

Shelly and Cathy, have you ladies gotten your room numbers yet??

Anybody else we missing room numbers on??? Let us know so we know where to put stockings!!! Two weeks from now we will be sailing...... :banana:

[KSDTink]

Hi Robin, how are you this evening?? Where is everyone?? It is getting close so maybe folks are packing? Or picking up last minute things??

I just finished my first batch of Christmas cookies. No more flour so have to get some in the morning before I can do more cookies.

[sugaswim]

Hi Robin, how are you this evening?? Where is everyone?? It is getting close so maybe folks are packing? Or picking up last minute things??

I just finished my first batch of Christmas cookies. No more flour so have to get some in the morning before I can do more cookies.

i'm here! i was wondering where everyone was myself. i figured since it was an 'early' night there'd be people to talk to, but i guess not! :rotfl:

[KSDTink]

Hi Holly. Sometimes there are lots of people, other times not these days. Not sure where folks are tonight. It's late for me, I'm not usually on at this hour but I just finished baking so thought I'd check in.

Here's hoping docs come on Monday!!!

[sugaswim]

hey kat! well it is saturday night so maybe everyone's out having fun? i figured since i had time and i wasn't tired i'd check in. that and i thought it would be fun to say hello from disney :rolleyes: :lmao:

[3pirates]

Hi everyone!

Had you minimized...we spent all day watching kids lose sporting events. :sad2:

and then afternoon/evening doing small amount of Christmas decorating...kinda sad, but we cut back since we won't be here most of the time this year.

Now I'm going to bed, so I can get up and watch children lose some more sporting events tomorrow....

["Got Disney"]

No Doc's here yet either...they told me that since I did my info on line that I will basically only be getting my luggage tags and room information....let's hope by Monday...don't know why they need to wait so close to leaving time in the first palce...

[DCLgodess]

has something to do with the amount of money you can get back if you cancel or something like that lol

[KSDTink]

Good morning. Another day closer! Just discovered that I may need to go out and get new dress shirts for DH! Ugh. But I am slowly getting things packed and all seems to be well with that. DD saw my blue Disney crocs and now she wants a pair. Cannot find the blue ones anywhere around here. So have to see if she will settle for another color. Can find yellow, green, black and pink in her size, just not the blue. I need to see how the jibbitz work with those too....hmmmm.

Started my baking last night but ran out of flour so I have to pick some up at the store today. Busy day...Mom, groceries, :laundy: , look for shirts for DH, take Sam to the Christmas party to see Santa, bake, pack box to send to DF..... lots to do and not enough time to do it in.

Still much to do for cruise prep too...go to bank, finish packing, finish shopping so I can finish packing :lmao: , wait for docs.....

Soon soon soon :woohoo:

[xmjackson]

Ooh, great! I thought we might be too late for that. Mickey can go inside the room. I was gonna have to cable tie him to the fish so no naughty little person could take him.

I counted rooms on the two lists we have going, and it looks like there are 36 known room numbers listed and three GTY (or at least 3 people who haven't listed a room yet). There are some rooms on the Yahoo group list that aren't on the Holiday Cruise website list. And there's a contradiction for Disney Rocks - one site says 8046 and the other says 8048. Just want to make sure we have enough goodies for everyone and know where everyone is staying.

Do the GTYs get a room number with their docs? Don't think we've ever been through that before to know what the procedure is.

Other Jen

i got 30 names when I did my cards last weekend! Now I better check those names and rooms again. I still think I am going to take some spare cards with me just in case.

[xmjackson]

Hi Holly. Sometimes there are lots of people, other times not these days. Not sure where folks are tonight. It's late for me, I'm not usually on at this hour but I just finished baking so thought I'd check in.

Here's hoping docs come on Monday!!!


We were at a christmas party for DH's karate. He is a senior instructor - OH, must have drunk too much and I know I'm getting old - ohhh, feeling it this morning.

[booksw]

Good morning! I am packing today, too. I know I put away DD's adorable door decorations from 2004 but of course I can't find it. She was 6 then- more little girl than she is now. I'll keep looking.

The first night of Hanukah is the 15th, and we will be driving. Last cruise we did not leave our house until 10 pm and got to the hotel just past Jacksonville at 2 am and I do NOT want to repeat that painfulness.

For some reason, preparing for the disney cruise makes me more nervous than other vacations... I can't figure that out.

-Sarah

[KSDTink]

How far is it from Charleston? I didn't think it was that far but I haven't been out that way in a while.

[booksw]

It's a 6 hour drive, maybe a little more. We try to get as far as we can the night before (after work/school) and then get up early with the adrenaline pounding us and the disney tunes blaring and drive the rest of the way (trying hard not to speed at this point).

[NejTheLion]

Here's what I gathered from both lists:

2066 - Thistle
2094 - booksw
2096 - booksw
2139 - mrsnesbit
2512 - Bakerteam
2612 - tink&Cinderella
2639 - Happy-at-Disney
5020 - KSDTink
5500 - fabulusk
5502 - fabulusk
5504 - fabulusk
5506 - Palatkacruisers
5508 - fabulusk
5520 - fast43
5524 - Xmjackson
6522 - DB&JB/dbentley51
6564 - "Got Disney"
6568 - DCLgodess
6570 - DCLgodess
7128 - J&BDisney
7503 - Donalds_best_pal
7504 - Dee47
7510 - karaeric
7616 - scubalover
7618 - yargrnhoj
8002 - Fantasia Sam
8016 - Magicalfam5
8040 - 3pirates
8046 or 8048 - Disney Rocks?
8062 - Juletime
8064 - Juletime
8084 - magiroux
8502 - PirateCutie05
8528 - Land & Sea
8532 - Nejthelion
8534 - dflst
GTY - windermerejudy
xmascruise04?
emmyjules?

[xmjackson]

Wow thanks. I copied the list and will check it against mine.

Thanks again

[xmjackson]

I just noticed your list is in room order. I'm going to save that list so that i can just walk from room to room and drop the cards off.

again, thanks

[booksw]

I just went around my house in search of the "over the door shoe holders" and noticed that they are all in current use - do I dump that junk out and pack them or buy new ones :confused3 ...? In other words, I am off to Target today!

[xmjackson]

Ummm...target the perfect store...

[PirateCutie05]

Here's what I gathered from both lists:

2066 - Thistle
2094 - booksw
2096 - booksw
2139 - mrsnesbit
2512 - Bakerteam
2612 - tink&Cinderella
2639 - Happy-at-Disney
5020 - KSDTink
5500 - fabulusk
5502 - fabulusk
5504 - fabulusk
5506 - Palatkacruisers
5508 - fabulusk
5520 - fast43
5524 - Xmjackson
6522 - DB&JB/dbentley51
6564 - "Got Disney"
6568 - DCLgodess
6570 - DCLgodess
7128 - J&BDisney
7503 - Donalds_best_pal
7504 - Dee47
7510 - karaeric
7616 - scubalover
7618 - yargrnhoj
8002 - Fantasia Sam
8016 - Magicalfam5
8040 - 3pirates
8046 or 8048 - Disney Rocks?
8062 - Juletime
8064 - Juletime
8084 - magiroux
8502 - PirateCutie05
8528 - Land & Sea
8532 - Nejthelion
8534 - dflst
GTY - windermerejudy
xmascruise04?
emmyjules?
Holly, aka sugaswim is my sister and is also in room 8502. Just lettin ya know. :goodvibes

[KSDTink]

I just noticed your list is in room order. I'm going to save that list so that i can just walk from room to room and drop the cards off.

again, thanks

Room order doesn't quite work, though, does it? Because of some rooms being on the port side and some on the starboard side?

[booksw]

Target really is the perfect store.

We are trying to solve the two-way radio problem with limited success. They are never too useful in our hands despite the potential promise of the concept. When we cruise, it seems like impossible to find a channel that the rest of the ship is not using. So, this time I bought one that has over 2000 possible channels and a 10 mile radius (Costco is a great store, too). I just gave one to DD who is on her way to a friend's house that is less than 2 miles away. It stopped working before she got there.

We must be doing something wrong :crazy: .

-Sarah

["Got Disney"]

As of This morning!!!
WE are ROCKING the boat!!!!!We are Ahead
WOOOO HOOOO!! And there are still 6 cheerleaders that are not yet on the list!

Cruise Team cheerleaders = 57

VMK & Creative DISigns cheerleader = 55

[KSDTink]

Target really is the perfect store.

We are trying to solve the two-way radio problem with limited success. They are never too useful in our hands despite the potential promise of the concept. When we cruise, it seems like impossible to find a channel that the rest of the ship is not using. So, this time I bought one that has over 2000 possible channels and a 10 mile radius (Costco is a great store, too). I just gave one to DD who is on her way to a friend's house that is less than 2 miles away. It stopped working before she got there.

We must be doing something wrong :crazy: .

-Sarah


We have tried using the radios at amusement parks and such and they just don't seem to work well with all the people using them and on the ship the structure itself will cause interference and block signals. I have a dry erase message board I am going to hang in the room and DD will have to leave us notes saying where she has gone. I doubt DH will, but it is mostly for DD to let us know where she has gone.

[booksw]

I have a dry erase message board I am going to hang in the room and DD will have to leave us notes saying where she has gone. I doubt DH will, but it is mostly for DD to let us know where she has gone.

That's a great tip. Thanks! Our children probably would be too busy to remember to leave us a note- but they would also probably be too busy to respond to the walkie talkie even if it works...

DS says that when he wants us he will get on the elevator and, stopping at each floor, yell for us. Yeah, that'll work.

[DCLgodess]

That's a great tip. Thanks! Our children probably would be too busy to remember to leave us a note- but they would also probably be too busy to respond to the walkie talkie even if it works...

DS says that when he wants us he will get on the elevator and, stopping at each floor, yell for us. Yeah, that'll work.

walkie talkies work everywhere except for Studio Sea and the Walt Disney theatre and the Buena vista theatre. I believe they either Jam them or just have no reception. Make sure you set the walkie to a really unique channel.

[3pirates]

Good morning! I am packing today, too. I know I put away DD's adorable door decorations from 2004 but of course I can't find it. She was 6 then- more little girl than she is now. I'll keep looking.

The first night of Hanukah is the 15th, and we will be driving. Last cruise we did not leave our house until 10 pm and got to the hotel just past Jacksonville at 2 am and I do NOT want to repeat that painfulness.

For some reason, preparing for the disney cruise makes me more nervous than other vacations... I can't figure that out.

-Sarah

Hi everyone, reading the posts from the day...

are you staying in Jacksonville again? We are this time and expect to get in very late at night. Then we'll drive from Jacksonville to port on Saturday.

["Got Disney"]

I have brought our walkie talkies each time and they have worked on the ship...cant say about WDW.....but thanks for the heads up cause forgot to put on my list..I would have never packed them....


Also thanks about the White board also...would have forgot to pack that also!!!!!! My list just keeps growing...Jeeesh before we know it........

We leave next Monday for WDW.....

[booksw]

are you staying in Jacksonville again? We are this time and expect to get in very late at night. Then we'll drive from Jacksonville to port on Saturday.

I guess I better figure that out. We generally stay at a Hampton Inn just because there are a lot of them on 95 and they are predictably clean with a decent free breakfast. I pick one around Jacksonville and make a reservation in advance.

Where do you stay?

-Sarah

PS. I just booked the Hampton Inn St Augustine I95 - it is at exit 318 (instead of 340's where Jacksonville is) so we will be a little bit closer for that exciting Saturday morning drive :Pinkbounc :moped:

If you feel like driving that far, it would be fun to meet there!

[3pirates]

Hi--we're staying in Jacksonville, at a Residence Inn...same thinking, decent hotel, free breakfast...we can get a bit bigger room there (good with five of us), and we are using DH's Marriott points. It would have been fun to meet, but I'm pretty sure we'll get in pretty late...don't think I'll be able to take high schooler out early, so he won't be home until after 4:00. We live on the North side of Atlanta, so our biggest problem will be heading South in Friday evening rush hour. Then we'll have another five hours or so of driving...By the time we stop and eat, etc. :sad2:

But it will be SO worth it!

BTW, I love St. Augustine...I think we're going to try to spend a night or two there when we travel back down to Florida for Spring break...have you ever spent time in the old part of town?

[booksw]

BTW, I love St. Augustine...I think we're going to try to spend a night or two there when we travel back down to Florida for Spring break...have you ever spent time in the old part of town?

We spent a few hours there a couple of years ago on our way back from a Disney Cruise. My husband and older son (George) are very interested in history. I'll never forget when we pulled into St Augustine and they were talking about it being the first settlement and I said something about Plymouth Rock being first (dumb me) and George said "Mom, that was New England! This is New Spain - it's MUCH older!" Who ever heard of New Spain?

I am afraid I will regret making a reservation in St Augustine because although I'd like to get out on the early side (eg 4 pm) I am sure that my husband won't be able to and we will again be leaving at 10 and then have so much further to go. Maybe if he knows we have further to go, he will be more likely to be ready early :confused3 ! Probably not. I may be cancelling those reservations.

[DCLgodess]

I have brought our walkie talkies each time and they have worked on the ship...cant say about WDW.....but thanks for the heads up cause forgot to put on my list..I would have never packed them....


Also thanks about the White board also...would have forgot to pack that also!!!!!! My list just keeps growing...Jeeesh before we know it........

We leave next Monday for WDW.....

for some reason every pair we've ever brought doesn't work in any of the studios or theatres....i think they jam them so people don't use them

[booksw]

We will bring the radios. They don't take a lot of space and if they don't work, or we are too lazy to use them, oh well.

DD8 is sitting next to me practicing drawing Mickey for our door sign.

[xmjackson]

Just got back from Target and they had Mickey Mouse sticky pads in the $1 section!!!

My husband has to buy them.

I'm finding it had to imagine hot weather :rolleyes: I know it is all relavent but I just can't picture in my head 80 degrees.

[booksw]

Mickey Mouse sticky pads would be handy! I will check those out at our Target. I have been reading trip reports. People write about wheeling coolers on board. I don't think we'll do that. We'll take our chances with the fridge that isn't too cold...

[3pirates]

We spent a few hours there a couple of years ago on our way back from a Disney Cruise. My husband and older son (George) are very interested in history. I'll never forget when we pulled into St Augustine and they were talking about it being the first settlement and I said something about Plymouth Rock being first (dumb me) and George said "Mom, that was New England! This is New Spain - it's MUCH older!" Who ever heard of New Spain?

I am afraid I will regret making a reservation in St Augustine because although I'd like to get out on the early side (eg 4 pm) I am sure that my husband won't be able to and we will again be leaving at 10 and then have so much further to go. Maybe if he knows we have further to go, he will be more likely to be ready early :confused3 ! Probably not. I may be cancelling those reservations.

But its only an extra 30 miles or so right? You guys can hang in there! (Easy for me to say since I'm not doing it.) :guilty: It would be great to be that much closer...

[3pirates]

Just got back from Target and they had Mickey Mouse sticky pads in the $1 section!!!

My husband has to buy them.

I'm finding it had to imagine hot weather :rolleyes: I know it is all relavent but I just can't picture in my head 80 degrees.

Yes, I grabbed a couple of pads of those a few weeks ago myself....don't know what I'll use them for, but OH WELL...they've been in the bag of stuff I have been accumulating, half of which I keep forgetting I have. It's now about time to get that stuff out and start getting organized! :banana:

[booksw]

But its only an extra 30 miles or so right? You guys can hang in there! (Easy for me to say since I'm not doing it.) :guilty: It would be great to be that much closer...


I would be great to be that much closer so we are going to go for it.

Do you bring air freshener? I am getting bogged down in the details!

[KSDTink]

Another bunch of stuff dealt with and out of the way. Helped DM wrap presents this evening, got the grocery shopping done, found a new dress shirt for DH and Disney crocs for DD, got DD to see Santa and found some fun stocking gifts for DB. Laundry isn't done yet. the load in the dryer just won't dry and there is another one yet to put in the dryer. Ugh. DH is asleep already and for some reason I am NOT tired tonight.

[KSDTink]

I've never brought air freshener, never had a problem with smells.

I still think I am packing too much but not sure what I could lose at this point! I've already pulled out several tops for DD and a pair of shoes I didn't need.

[Disney Rocks]

Hello Everyone:

It is just crazy at our place between extra work and trying to get ready for our vacation. We leave on Friday or Saturday depending on the weather forecast. As a result of the extra work I have to do before we leave I am way behind on reading here so I must ask if there has been a date, time and place set for an ornament exchange?

Take care.

[PalatkaCruisers]

It's a 6 hour drive, maybe a little more. We try to get as far as we can the night before (after work/school) and then get up early with the adrenaline pounding us and the disney tunes blaring and drive the rest of the way (trying hard not to speed at this point).

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the cruise. I thought that since we live in Florida (12 miles west of St. Augustine) and I have to travel the interstate system quit a bit from South Carolina to South Florida I would give everyone a heads up for those traveling down the night before the cruise. I-95 is presently under construction in Florida from I-295 south to Jacksonville for lane expansions. It is also under construction from Exit 297 south to just before Daytona Beach. Most lane closings are at night after 7 PM for the resurfacing. (usually all but one lane is closed) After Daytona it will be smooth sailing (Sorry) to SR 528 and the port. Will take us about 2 hours on Saturday. We received our docs on Thursday so we are now getting excited.

Rick :Pinkbounc

[PalatkaCruisers]

Do you bring air freshener? I am getting bogged down in the details!
I would bring the freshener. On our 10 day in 2004, there was a plumbing oder in our room and Disney couldn't solve the problem and had to move us to another room so they could tear into the pipes. We were in a 5024 and they moved us to a Cat 8 in it's place.

Rick :p

[3pirates]

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the cruise. I thought that since we live in Florida (12 miles west of St. Augustine) and I have to travel the interstate system quit a bit from South Carolina to South Florida I would give everyone a heads up for those traveling down the night before the cruise. I-95 is presently under construction in Florida from I-295 south to Jacksonville for lane expansions. It is also under construction from Exit 297 south to just before Daytona Beach. Most lane closings are at night after 7 PM for the resurfacing. (usually all but one lane is closed) After Daytona it will be smooth sailing (Sorry) to SR 528 and the port. Will take us about 2 hours on Saturday. We received our docs on Thursday so we are now getting excited.

Rick :Pinkbounc

Thanks for the info...

[3pirates]

Another bunch of stuff dealt with and out of the way. Helped DM wrap presents this evening, got the grocery shopping done, found a new dress shirt for DH and Disney crocs for DD, got DD to see Santa and found some fun stocking gifts for DB. Laundry isn't done yet. the load in the dryer just won't dry and there is another one yet to put in the dryer. Ugh. DH is asleep already and for some reason I am NOT tired tonight.

You're going on adrenaline! I've been busy with kids all weekend...starting tomorrow to lay things out for packing!

[booksw]

I would bring the freshener. On our 10 day in 2004, there was a plumbing oder in our room and Disney couldn't solve the problem and had to move us to another room so they could tear into the pipes. We were in a 5024 and they moved us to a Cat 8 in it's place.

Rick :p

I keep reading about that problem on the trip reports. I think that is why I brought air freshener last time (I had read about the problem) but we never used it. Also, if your room smells like poop - what is air freshener going to do about it, really?

I'm off to bed. Goodnight!

[KSDTink]

LOL! Good question. Not sure what good air freshener would do in a case like that!

["Got Disney"]

Hi everyone....glad to "Not" read about anyone being sick:thumbsup2 Went shopping again today and got a White board and just to let you know...

WalMart out here anyway has Mickey mouse and character candycanes....of course had to get them. They are like fruit flavor.

Called about the Doc's and they told me that they all went out UPs on the 29th.

Went and got 10 gift certificates to the Outback Steak House...Yum.. for the teachers and still need to get something for the Mailman and Garbage man...never ends does it!!!!!

Thank god for Christmas club...we save everyweek into it and when Christmas comes it's great...the $$$ is all there and it is like found money

Have a PTA christmas party Tomorow and that is always alot of fun...lots of great people on our PTA and some are a hoot.

The rush is on................................................ ..........................

[sugaswim]

morning everyone. something funny happened... friday when i left maryland it was almost 70 dergees. i spent all weekend in sunny hot 80 degree florida. i'm looking at weatherbug right now... 27! ack! i hope i don't get sick!! *crosses fingers*

[booksw]

That sound horrible! At least you are going back next week! :bounce:

[xmjackson]

Raining here - no surprise.

Good morning all. Hope everyone had a great weekend. I will pack next weekend.

Jealous that by next weekend some of you will be at WDW. I love it there but my DH and kids are not as excited as me. I am just a big kid.

Jen - Seattle pulled it out yesterday in football.

Disney said our docs and plane tickets were on the way. Man, I made the mistake of calling the general Disney reservation line Saturday and they told me they couldn't help me. TOUGH. My husband said call the Castaway club number and try again. They were able to do everything we needed, answer all questions, give us some suggestions. It was great.

**we needed to drop kids diving. With the cold and weather we were not going to get all required cert. 4 dives in before we left. Instead they will be touring with me, while DH dives alone. okay, not alone, with Kat's husband and Jen.

I bought another ornament for the exchange and gave away my first one. Can't seem to make a decision and keep thinking the next one I see is better.

Off to school. It seems my days are like everyone else's. Gotta pack, then get doctor appts, dentist appts, ortho appts, etc. all in afterschool before we go.

Take care - hoping everyone stays well.

[sugaswim]

12 days from now my plane will be landing! :cheer2: :banana: :yay: :woohoo: :bounce: :dance3:

[3pirates]

Wow Susan--your to-do list sounds pretty massive!

Hi everyone! :wave:

Checking in quickly before I head out....

Just thought I'd mention that I saw on the news this morning that Royal Caribbean just had a big outbreak of notovirus(sp?) on a ship that returned yesterday. :scared1: Hope they keep it over there!

It's cold here today too...after 70s last week, our high will be in the 40s today. Brrrrrrr....but then into the upper 50s/low 60s the rest of the week...and sunny...our normal Winter range.

Everyone have a good day, I'm going to try to get a lot done!

[booksw]

I have never done an air package with the cruise, but we are meeting my mom on board and she is 79 and coming in by air from Philadelphia.

I assume she goes down to baggage claim in Orlando and there will be someone with a DCL sign. Is that right? Do any of you know if she will have to carry her luggage or will they take care of that for her?

Wow, 12 days is not a long time at all :Pinkbounc :cool1: :woohoo:

[xmjackson]

I was reading on the DisBoards that Disney had one on the 11/25 Double Dip. I'm hoping it has no effect on us.

Yes I keep counting just like you. Yesterday while driving to Target I said to my husband "Two weeks we will be in Key West" :thumbsup2

I like to think of my vacation starting Thursday 12/14 afternoon as soon as I leave school for the day. :)

[sugaswim]

I have never done an air package with the cruise, but we are meeting my mom on board and she is 79 and coming in by air from Philadelphia.

I assume she goes down to baggage claim in Orlando and there will be someone with a DCL sign. Is that right? Do any of you know if she will have to carry her luggage or will they take care of that for her?

Wow, 12 days is not a long time at all :Pinkbounc :cool1: :woohoo:

you don't have to do anything with your bags. as long as you put the tags on them that they sent with you they pick them up for you. after you check them the next time you see them will be at your room. as you're walking through the orlando airport you might see the magical express people. they'll tell you where to go. i can't remember where you will see them. i don't pay attention to them cause i know where to go. but she'll need to go to the B side of the airport (regardless of where they're telling her where to go for luggage). she'll want to go all the way to the first floor on the B side and go all the way down to the end and that's where you check in. but they'll be people there to direct you as well.

[KSDTink]

DH actually started packing his dive gear this morning! Unfortunately the clothes I need from him I probably won't get until the last minute because he wears them for class :( .

It was COLD this morning. High today is only supposed to be in the 30's and we had a dusting of snow. I just keep reminding myself that in two weeks we will be in the warmth and sunshine! :banana:

[KSDTink]

Yup, it was the Freedom of the Seas, the new BIG ship! But they think someone came on board with it. They can keep it, we don't want it!!

[magicalfam5]

:banana: :banana: :yay: :cheer2: :cool1:
Documents arrived via UPS at 10:20 a.m. today!!!!
:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

Snow day today!!!! 6 inches of fluffy stuff!!

Inside the documents were specific directions (with a picture) of where you are to go to meet the DCL people (at the airport).

DS goes for his MRI of his knee today.


Judy

[KSDTink]

:banana: :banana: :yay: :cheer2: :cool1:
Documents arrived via UPS at 10:20 a.m. today!!!!
:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

Snow day today!!!! 6 inches of fluffy stuff!!

Inside the documents were specific directions (with a picture) of where you are to go to meet the DCL people (at the airport).

DS goes for his MRI of his knee today.


Judy

Oooh, maybe mine will come too then!! I won't know until I get home this evening, though :( .

[fabulusk]

:banana: :banana: :yay: :cheer2: :cool1:
Documents arrived via UPS at 10:20 a.m. today!!!!
:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

Snow day today!!!! 6 inches of fluffy stuff!!

Inside the documents were specific directions (with a picture) of where you are to go to meet the DCL people (at the airport).

DS goes for his MRI of his knee today.


Judy

Well here is some pixiedust: for good news with the MRI of the knee. I had surgery on my Platala (sp?) several years ago after a fall. It took lots of rehab but is almost 100%.

No Docs here yet. Finally got through to DH that we are leaving in less than two weeks and he might want to jump on board (no pun intended) about getting ready. You know packed, make sure he has everything and that he will be comfortable. LADIES - I am sure you all know how fun it can be when our DHs are not comfortable. :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

So many things to do.

We start basketball tonight. :cheer2:

Chat with you later

["Got Disney"]

Good Morning everyone!!!!!

All is well here...no snow...lol...no thanks....lol .. it is suppose to be 80 degrees today so will put on my Bathing suit and try to get rid of my shirt lines(on my arms) and short lines(on my legs) cause looks kind of silly when I put on my Bathingsuit...and I look silly enough in that as it is...

As far as the Diseased other ship goes...YUCK...no thanks to that also...One good thing and this is a maybe..is that there are soooo many kids that get sick and us parents get amune to all of it that we tend to get sick less easier...

all those other people on the other ships that are not around sick kids all the time...tend to get sick easier...make sence????

Also DCL is so awsome about keeping there ship...ship shape...cleaning all the time and offering antibacterial jell that that helps also...I use that and so do my kids all the time...on the ship they think it is fun to get jelled all the time so they say yes everytime that they see them...

[booksw]

after you check them the next time you see them will be at your room.

That's pretty amazing. Thanks so much for that information. I actually told her that a month or more ago but then I started doubting myself that that could actually be true. A disney person goes to baggage claim and takes the luggage off the carousel? What do they do if it's not all there...? I don't want to think about it, actually.

I will pass on your instructions to her.

Thanks!!

["Got Disney"]

That's pretty amazing. Thanks so much for that information. I actually told her that a month or more ago but then I started doubting myself that that could actually be true. A disney person goes to baggage claim and takes the luggage off the carousel? What do they do if it's not all there...? I don't want to think about it, actually.

I will pass on your instructions to her.

Thanks!!

Im sure they have them picked up at a different area because there are SOOOOOmany people coming in that they probubly put them in a special place for pick up...not at the carousel at pickup:confused3

[KSDTink]

I don't know where they pick them up but we took the DCL bus once and it was nice not having to worry about luggage after we checked it at the airport. We have more this time and I wish we had that ability this time but we are getting in the night before and taking a car to port the next morning so will have to lug the suitcases. Thankfully they are all wheeled and they hook together. Makes a nice little train! I will have to take things out of several bags anyway so I have all the stockings to hang when we board. I will also pull the door signs and magnets so I can get our door decorated right away!

[xmjackson]

Good Morning everyone!!!!!

All is well here...no snow...lol...no thanks....lol .. it is suppose to be 80 degrees today so will put on my Bathing suit and try to get rid of my shirt lines(on my arms) and short lines(on my legs) cause looks kind of silly when I put on my Bathingsuit...and I look silly enough in that as it is...

As far as the Diseased other ship goes...YUCK...no thanks to that also...One good thing and this is a maybe..is that there are soooo many kids that get sick and us parents get amune to all of it that we tend to get sick less easier...

all those other people on the other ships that are not around sick kids all the time...tend to get sick easier...make sence????

Also DCL is so awsome about keeping there ship...ship shape...cleaning all the time and offering antibacterial jell that that helps also...I use that and so do my kids all the time...on the ship they think it is fun to get jelled all the time so they say yes everytime that they see them...

I agree. I rarely get sick and neither do my own kids but I am around sick kids all the time at school and most of the time I skate free of it.

Disney magic also had a big norwich/norwalk ?? problem on the 11/25 double dip. I hope they don't leave any of it around for us :teeth:

[xmjackson]

Except about the tan lines. None here because we don't have sun :rotfl2:

[KSDTink]

I don't usually have tan lines for the simple reason that I put so much sunblock on that I don't tan much. If I don't use the sunblock I burn so instead I am fish-belly white all summer. :rotfl: I need to throw in a baseball hat for myself and find my cover up. I can't find it anywhere :( .

[DCLgodess]

hello all....how is everybody today? not long not long till we sail!!

[KSDTink]

hello all....how is everybody today? not long not long till we sail!!

And Pirates II is out on DVD tomorrow!! pirate: :banana:

[3pirates]

And Pirates II is out on DVD tomorrow!! pirate: :banana:

I'm planning my day around getting to the mall and getting my reserved copy...hey I HAD to get it somewhere and they gave me a poster! (I have a history of doing that with movie releases.)

I don't have to worry about tan lines either....after about August I'm not out in swimwear (just not one of those people that goes to the pool much after school starts) so we've got a blank slate to work with!

Robin, DH is out there with you, so he's missing our little cold snap. We were really warm last week, but cold front came through and brrrrrrrrr....it's OK, though, I'm actually in the mood to write Christmas cards, which I'm going to go do this afternoon.

Good luck to the rest of you waiting for DOCS!!!!

["Got Disney"]

Wow Susan--your to-do list sounds pretty massive!

Hi everyone! :wave:

Checking in quickly before I head out....

Just thought I'd mention that I saw on the news this morning that Royal Caribbean just had a big outbreak of notovirus(sp?) on a ship that returned yesterday. :scared1: Hope they keep it over there!

It's cold here today too...after 70s last week, our high will be in the 40s today. Brrrrrrr....but then into the upper 50s/low 60s the rest of the week...and sunny...our normal Winter range.

Everyone have a good day, I'm going to try to get a lot done!

Sorry to say that the 11/25 on the Magic also had a bad outbreak..here is the thread!!!!!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1291200

[dee47]

Hi Everyone!

This weekend I got myself:

A haircut
A stomach bug


Well, at least I look human now with the new haircut, and the stomach thing seems to have run its course, though my stomach still feels slightly off...good thing it's going away, though, because we're leaving next Sunday!

I swear I'm going to unpack everything and repack...I don't remember what I packed! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[DCLgodess]

Doing the doc dance


:dancer: :dancer:

[xmjackson]

I swear I'm going to unpack everything and repack...I don't remember what I packed! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I do that too! :rotfl2:

[xmjackson]

Doing the doc dance


:dancer: :dancer:


Here's to hoping mine are sitting at home in the rain after my DD's ortho appt!!!

["Got Disney"]

Hi Everyone!

This weekend I got myself:

A haircut
A stomach bug

Well, at least I look human now with the new haircut, and the stomach thing seems to have run its course, though my stomach still feels slightly off...good thing it's going away, though, because we're leaving next Sunday!

I swear I'm going to unpack everything and repack...I don't remember what I packed! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Sorry to here that you were sick!!! are you feeling better???
Also as you mentioned...the flu shot does only protect against the Respitory part of the flu....not the nausea part....:thumbsup2

[3pirates]

Hi Everyone!

This weekend I got myself:

A haircut
A stomach bug


Well, at least I look human now with the new haircut, and the stomach thing seems to have run its course, though my stomach still feels slightly off...good thing it's going away, though, because we're leaving next Sunday!

I swear I'm going to unpack everything and repack...I don't remember what I packed! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Sorry you got sick...hope you feel better before the trip (for SO many reasons.... ;) )

I know what you mean about the packing thing...that would so be me! I'm starting to lay out the things I've collected and start figuring out what I need. I've been picking up spare shorts and stuff for the boys, set aside our pirate stuff, accumulated a little door decor....but do I have enough? So much to figure out!

OK, back to the Christmas cards (these are for our non-cruise friends.)

[KSDTink]

Yeah, I have already unpacked and repacked once. I made a list of all that I have packed and even kept track of what was in what suitcase in case one goes missing or something from inside turns up missing! Can you say insane??? Yes, that is me...too darned organized for my own good!

I stopped home at lunch, no docs yet but UPS always comes very late for us. I swear, we must be at the end of the route.

[xmjackson]

I don't want to get sick on this cruise... now I'm going crazy. Any ideas to prevent this norwalk virus? Does yogurt really help?? I don't really like it but will try it if it helps.

My DH started packing Sunday - not me. I usually have packed and unpacked and packed again by this point.

Oh, well.

[3pirates]

I don't want to get sick on this cruise... now I'm going crazy. Any ideas to prevent this norwalk virus? Does yogurt really help?? I don't really like it but will try it if it helps.

My DH started packing Sunday - not me. I usually have packed and unpacked and packed again by this point.

Oh, well.

Your DH sounds very different than mine. He wouldn't start packing until the day before...except I'm gonna make him! :smokin: He's out of town now (out in Southern Cal working on Robin's COX again) but by the weekend I want him to start thinking about it so that if he needs anything I can get it next week...

Isn't that fair? ::yes:: Yes, I thought so! ;)

[DCLgodess]

i suppose maybe i should start gathering stuff from my dorm room and throwing it in the suitcase i brought back with me....

[dee47]

Also as you mentioned...the flu shot does only protect against the Respitory part of the flu....not the nausea part....:thumbsup2

I never said that. I said the flu shots protect against the particular virus of the year that causes respiratory flu (symptoms: sneezing, coughing, muscle aches, fever and chills). The flu shot does not protect against any stomach bugs.

Though I like MaryAnn's yogurt idea...

[booksw]

Glad you're feeling better, Dee. Maybe your GI bug will give you protection from any new one you may encounter in the next few weeks...

I went overboard at Bath and Bodyworks on their antibacterial hand products. I figure that if my kids love the lotion/gel they may be more likely to use it!

But, from what I've read about this virus on cruise ships, the infection may be more likely to come from a food handler than from your own hand.

Oh well, one more thing to worry about, I guess.

-Sarah

[magiroux]

:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :rockband: :rockband: party: party:

Yep, doing the Doc Dance :banana: :banana:

I just love seeing those little green tags with my stateroom number printed on them.

As far as the yogurt thing......I always do this before I travel anywhere on an airplane, not just cruising. I received this advice in 2002 from an ER Doc friend of mine and it made sense to me. 2002 was the year they cancelled a Magic Cruise to sanitize the ship just weeks before I was to sail, and boy was I in a total panic about it.

I have never got the stomach bug, but I did end up with the flu coming off the 2004 Holiday Cruise, so I guess you can take all precautions and still end up with the heebie-jeebies :goodvibes

Also, not to bring up more negative stuff, but just wanted to remind people that were interested in Medical Evacuation Insurance to sign up. The company is called MedJet and thier website has all the info right there. It is $175/family for a 14 day period. Heaven forbid something happen, but is nice to know I can get a private jet complete with medical staff to Mass General in Boston if I need it.

OK, just happy thoughts everyone :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[magiroux]

i suppose maybe i should start gathering stuff from my dorm room and throwing it in the suitcase i brought back with me....

When do you leave school for Holiday break, Jen?

[DCLgodess]

next wed...i'm outta here as soon as finals are over...

[magiroux]

I don't want to get sick on this cruise... now I'm going crazy. Any ideas to prevent this norwalk virus? Does yogurt really help?? I don't really like it but will try it if it helps.

My DH started packing Sunday - not me. I usually have packed and unpacked and packed again by this point.

Oh, well.

Did you ever try to take yogurt and mix it with jello???? A trick I learned with weight Watchers. It tastes more like jello than yogurt.

If you're interested let me know and I'll tell you how.

[magiroux]

next wed...i'm outta here as soon as finals are over...


sweet!!

I'm working right up until the car takes us to the airport next Friday. My nieghbor is watching my kids for the last hour.

[yargrnhoj]

As far as the yogurt thing......I always do this before I travel anywhere on an airplane, not just cruising. I received this advice in 2002 from an ER Doc friend of mine and it made sense to me. 2002 was the year they cancelled a Magic Cruise to sanitize the ship just weeks before I was to sail, and boy was I in a total panic about it.

We were on the Magic cruise that sailed just AFTER the one that was cancelled. Disney called and offered us a full refund plus 50% off another booking if we wanted to cancel, but we went anyway. No one got sick but they were being extra careful about everything -- on the buffet, you were served by a worker and couldn't serve yourself and had guys in bright yellow suits (which we called the "CDA" cleaning the pools every night. They also didn't have the refillable mugs (this was before the current free drink policy) and instead just put a sticker on your card if you bought the drink program and gave you drinks in regular cups. But we had fun anyway.

[yargrnhoj]

Here's to hoping mine are sitting at home in the rain after my DD's ortho appt!!!

Ours arrived in Chicagoland today!!

[yargrnhoj]

I do that too! :rotfl2:

I've been told you should always do that. Pack everything, then empty it out and repack only half of what you had originally packed. It helps you keep the stuff down to only the essential minimum. I do this on every big trip I take.

[yargrnhoj]

I keep reading about that problem on the trip reports. I think that is why I brought air freshener last time (I had read about the problem) but we never used it. Also, if your room smells like poop - what is air freshener going to do about it, really?

Maybe make it smell like someone crapped a Christmas tree?

[3pirates]

next wed...i'm outta here as soon as finals are over...

I found out today that my 16 year old has a final during the LAST period on Friday...so we won't get outta here until 4:30. :sad2: By then we'll be in the heat of rush hour.... Oh well! I guess that means I'll have plenty of time to do all of the last minute stuff. (Trying to put a positive spin on things..)

Saturday should be a better day!

[3pirates]

Maybe make it smell like someone crapped a Christmas tree?

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[KSDTink]

:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

Docs came!!!! I am doing the happy document dance too!!!!

And yes, the Christmas stuff they are offering really is pathetic, isn't it????

[3pirates]

Did you ever try to take yogurt and mix it with jello???? A trick I learned with weight Watchers. It tastes more like jello than yogurt.

If you're interested let me know and I'll tell you how.

I like yogurt, so I take it straight...but you could also try some of the kid varieties...I don't think they taste very yogurt-y but you still get some tummy protection.

The jello idea is a good one, too!

[magiroux]

We were on the Magic cruise that sailed just AFTER the one that was cancelled. Disney called and offered us a full refund plus 50% off another booking if we wanted to cancel, but we went anyway. No one got sick but they were being extra careful about everything -- on the buffet, you were served by a worker and couldn't serve yourself and had guys in bright yellow suits (which we called the "CDA" cleaning the pools every night. They also didn't have the refillable mugs (this was before the current free drink policy) and instead just put a sticker on your card if you bought the drink program and gave you drinks in regular cups. But we had fun anyway.


Yep, they were still taking all those precautions weeks later when we cruised.

Wow, pretty generous offer on DCL's behalf.

[yargrnhoj]

for some reason every pair we've ever brought doesn't work in any of the studios or theatres....i think they jam them so people don't use them

[Wireless Geek Mode]Jamming wireless communication is illegal under Federal law, so I doubt Disney is jamming the radios. Probably the way the theatre is constructed for acoustics and sound isolation interfere with the weak FRS signal.

BTW, I am sure y'all know that those "10 mile" claims are based on line-of-sight, with no obstructions in between, under calm conditions with no atmospheric interference. That's known as "sunny day" RF planning in my line of work. If you get 2 miles, especially through walls, consider yourself lucky. [/WGM]

[magiroux]

Maybe make it smell like someone crapped a Christmas tree?

That's just not right :scared:

[3pirates]

:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

Docs came!!!! I am doing the happy document dance too!!!!

And yes, the Christmas stuff they are offering really is pathetic, isn't it????

Congrats to all who are getting docs... :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: party:

[magiroux]

I like yogurt, so I take it straight...but you could also try some of the kid varieties...I don't think they taste very yogurt-y but you still get some tummy protection.

The jello idea is a good one, too!

Just a note on the kid's stuff...it doesn't have the "Live Active Yogurt Cultures" which is what is the good bacteria that is supposed to be so effective. The kids stuff is basically milk and sugar.

Does anyone have "Tage" brand, Authentic Greek Yogurt. You must try this stuff. One variety comes with a little honey pack on the side. This stuff is pure heaven!! They sell it at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods around here.

[magiroux]

:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

Docs came!!!! I am doing the happy document dance too!!!!

And yes, the Christmas stuff they are offering really is pathetic, isn't it????


Congrats, Kat...and yes, that stuff stinks!!!!

LL Bean has a really nice selection of fresh greens. If anyone wanted to ship it to the warehouse for delivery to your cabin, now would be the time to order it.

Also, last time Shirley from The Perfect Gift offered a really nice tree.

[DCLgodess]

[Wireless Geek Mode]Jamming wireless communication is illegal under Federal law, so I doubt Disney is jamming the radios. Probably the way the theatre is constructed for acoustics and sound isolation interfere with the weak FRS signal.

BTW, I am sure y'all know that those "10 mile" claims are based on line-of-sight, with no obstructions in between, under calm conditions with no atmospheric interference. That's known as "sunny day" RF planning in my line of work. If you get 2 miles, especially through walls, consider yourself lucky. [/WGM]

not always...i did an internship with the FBI...we learned about bugs and jamming and all kinds of fun things

[magiroux]

Saturday should be a better day!


WoooHoooo :thumbsup2

[Donalds_best_pal]

Doing the document dance now!:cool1: The cruise feels so close now, I cant belive it. The documents were waiting for me when I got home from picking up my sister. Less 2 weeks to go....

Matt

["Got Disney"]

:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

Docs came!!!! I am doing the happy document dance too!!!!

And yes, the Christmas stuff they are offering really is pathetic, isn't it????]

Ill do the Doc Banana dance....they came they came..
:cool1: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :cool1:

[3pirates]

Just a note on the kid's stuff...it doesn't have the "Live Active Yogurt Cultures" which is what is the good bacteria that is supposed to be so effective. The kids stuff is basically milk and sugar.

Does anyone have "Tage" brand, Authentic Greek Yogurt. You must try this stuff. One variety comes with a little honey pack on the side. This stuff is pure heaven!! They sell it at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods around here.

OK, never mind--scratch that idea!

I like mine with fruit and granola on top--like a parfait....don't even need for the yogurt to have sugar because the fruit and granola take care of that!

Probably going to whole foods later this week.......

[booksw]

I feel like this is a confession...: For the past 4-6 weeks I have been having a fruit smoothie with plain yogurt that I make every morning in my VitaMix. I have grown accustomed to the flavor and consistency of nonfat yogurt (I like Nancy's which Whole Foods also sells). I tried one of those greek yogurts, I can't remember the brand, and it was too rich for me.

Does it come in a nonfat variety?


Here's a REALLY sad story: I came home this evening just as the UPS guy was driving away. He dropped off a gift I had had gotten for DH. Still no docs!!!!!

[magiroux]

It is very rich, but does come in Non-Fat.

[3pirates]

I feel like this is a confession...: For the past 4-6 weeks I have been having a fruit smoothie with plain yogurt that I make every morning in my VitaMix. I have grown accustomed to the flavor and consistency of nonfat yogurt (I like Nancy's which Whole Foods also sells). I tried one of those greek yogurts, I can't remember the brand, and it was too rich for me.

Does it come in a nonfat variety?


Here's a REALLY sad story: I came home this evening just as the UPS guy was driving away. He dropped off a gift I had had gotten for DH. Still no docs!!!!!

Oh NO! :sad2:

That's OK, though, they WILL come, (maybe the driver just stopped at the beach!) and we'll all get to dance again! :grouphug:

[booksw]

Oh NO! :sad2:

That's OK, though, they WILL come, (maybe the driver just stopped at the beach!) and we'll all get to dance again! :grouphug:


I know! We live at the end of a cul-de-sac and it was dark and I saw him coming up the street as I was going down the street. Also, he was driving a bigger truck than he usually does so it made a bigger statement and I was SO EXCITED. I mean I AM glad that DH's gift came in time to wrap before he got home so I could get it in the suitcase BUT... I was pretty disappointed.

Maybe you're right and he'll come back. I doubt it, but maybe.

I'll check out that nonfat greek yogurt. I'm always up to try new things that are good for me :banana:

[DCLgodess]

my mom was freaking out because the amount of paperwork was so thin compaired to before they had online check in. She calls me in the middle of class to ask me about it...lol

[booksw]

I'm excited about not having to stand in that line at the terminal juggling all that paperwork and passports, sure that I am missing something!

[DCLgodess]

i won't miss it...standing there always made me sooo grouchy

[booksw]

i won't miss it...standing there always made me sooo grouchy

I totally agree! We would all have just been jammed in the car for 2 or more hours, finally get to see the ship, and then have to WAIT in this chaotic (though beautiful) terminal room. Plus, signing the kids up for the clubs (I guess we will still have to do that). It was just so nerve wracking. I'm hoping this will be smoother.

[yargrnhoj]

not always...i did an internship with the FBI...we learned about bugs and jamming and all kinds of fun things

I should have been clear that I was referring to private entities (such as Disney) that are forbidden from jamming wireless communication. The 1934 Communications Act and the FCC regulations that go along with it prohibit the use of cellular and radio frequency-jamming equipment, except by federal agencies. The Federal Government is exempt from most of laws it passes, including this one.

There is a case currently pending in Circuit Court to have this law overturned to allow state and local governments to jam transmissions, based on the Homeland Security Act.

[xmjackson]

No docs here :confused3

I was so hoping. But nothing was here when we came home. :sad2:

[booksw]

No docs here :confused3

I was so hoping. But nothing was here when we came home. :sad2:

Well Susan you still have some time. It was after 6 when the UPS driver came to my house with something other than my docs...

[3pirates]

OK, to cheer Susan up,

for Kat and for Jen and for anyone else who is excited about the release of Pirates tomorrow, these links should tide you over!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PQk92bsfwY

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DxxI173UOvE

Enjoy!

[KSDTink]

Ok, that first one is just wrong :crazy: . I like the second one, though. :love: pirate:

[KSDTink]

We were at Wal-Mart tonight and they already have the spaces marked for the POTC II DVDs. 19.99 for the single disc version, 24.99 for the two disc. Gotta go for the 2 disc set myself. Wonder if anyone else will have it cheaper?? Hmmm, maybe I'll go surf and see... :surfweb:

[KSDTink]

Circuit City is advertising the 2 disc set in widescreen for 19.99 online. Not sure if the same price will apply in the store or not. I think that is where I will go, though. And tomorrow morning is not going to be fun... have to go in for lab work first (fasting, ugh) then to the dentist at 8:00. No lunch break but I have to get to the bank. Hmmm, wonder what time Circuit City opens....If they open at 9:00 I may just have to be late for work.......

[NejTheLion]

Got a confirmation from the source that Taylor Mason will be on the cruise for several days. If any of you haven't had the pleasure of seeing his show on a previous cruise, you're in for a treat. We ended up buying several DVDs after we first saw him and got the rest of our family hooked. Good, clean, clever comedy and ventriloquism. And when I say ventriloquism, it's so much better than you would think.

It's Paco time! Chiquita! Do it!

Jen

[fabulusk]

NO DOCS here - sitting on our TAs desk!!! Are you kidding me?!? She told my SIL who is leaving Sun that she will UPS them out today. She was going to call everyone and confirm addresses. I got NO call today. Oh well. I am getting on the plane anyways :rotfl2: :lmao: You all might see me on the 5 o'clock news on the 15th if we don't get those docs. :lmao: :rotfl2:

[3pirates]

Got a confirmation from the source that Taylor Mason will be on the cruise for several days. If any of you haven't had the pleasure of seeing his show on a previous cruise, you're in for a treat. We ended up buying several DVDs after we first saw him and got the rest of our family hooked. Good, clean, clever comedy and ventriloquism. And when I say ventriloquism, it's so much better than you would think.

It's Paco time! Chiquita! Do it!

Jen

That sounds like fun! :banana: :banana:

[3pirates]

You all might see me on the 5 o'clock news on the 15th if we don't get those docs. :lmao: :rotfl2:

:lmao: :lmao:

Angela, you sound like my kind of woman! You'll get them...and we'll do a special dance when you do!

["Got Disney"]

Got a confirmation from the source that Taylor Mason will be on the cruise for several days. If any of you haven't had the pleasure of seeing his show on a previous cruise, you're in for a treat. We ended up buying several DVDs after we first saw him and got the rest of our family hooked. Good, clean, clever comedy and ventriloquism. And when I say ventriloquism, it's so much better than you would think.

It's Paco time! Chiquita! Do it!

Jen

I have seen him on TV before and he is very funny...his puppets are a hoot and his one liners are great!!!!!

[KSDTink]

NO DOCS here - sitting on our TAs desk!!! Are you kidding me?!? She told my SIL who is leaving Sun that she will UPS them out today. She was going to call everyone and confirm addresses. I got NO call today. Oh well. I am getting on the plane anyways :rotfl2: :lmao: You all might see me on the 5 o'clock news on the 15th if we don't get those docs. :lmao: :rotfl2:

Sounds like your TA needs to be hurt!!! I hope you get your docs soon!!!

[mrsnesbit]

Hi,
We are excited to be going on this cruise as well! I almost feel like we are skipping Christmas! My dd insist that Santa must deliver her presents to the ship! I hope he can make it. Looking forward to meeting other Dis'ers. Do any of you do VMK? My children are really into it but it seems that it is not available on the ship.

For those who don't know VMK is Virtual Magic Kingdom, an online game. :bounce:

[3pirates]

Good morning! :sunny: And welcome! :welcome:

I've seen VMK, but have been afraid to get into it---I don't need another distraction these days...

What age are your little ones? Seems there are all ages represented on this thread...although less of the really little ones.

[xmjackson]

Welcome!! My kids are teens 14 & 16.

Counting down the days...only one more Monday, two tuesdays, etc...

Anglea no docs here either. I confirmed the mailing date with Disney as 11/29. We still have very icy roads up here with temps in the low 50s expected today hopefully the roads will totally clear.

Only Dee seems to have gotten them from WA.

Kat I'm off to work and then bound for the dentist as well. I have a troublesome cap. I told the dentist that I had to have it fixed permenatly by the cruise and that was back in August!! Hopefully it will now be really fixed. Also scheduled a teeth cleaning while I was at it so my pearly whites will shine like a beacon on the ship. :teeth:

[sugaswim]

That's pretty amazing. Thanks so much for that information. I actually told her that a month or more ago but then I started doubting myself that that could actually be true. A disney person goes to baggage claim and takes the luggage off the carousel? What do they do if it's not all there...? I don't want to think about it, actually.

I will pass on your instructions to her.

Thanks!!

yeah they're pretty good. we've never had anything missing on a cruise or going to disney. actually this last weekend my bag came down on a later flight than i did cause i stood by for an earlier flight and it still got to me. so i'm sure they have someone looking out for stuff. that and they ask you have many bags you have.

[sugaswim]

PIRATES COMES OUT ON DVD TODAY!


:banana: :banana: :banana: :cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :dance3: :bounce: :bounce:

i already have it on my ipod :lmao:

[3pirates]

PIRATES COMES OUT ON DVD TODAY!


:banana: :banana: :banana: :cheer2: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :dance3: :bounce: :bounce:

i already have it on my ipod :lmao:

YEP...and I'm heading out to get mine NOW! (Kat has probably already picked her up--she was going to try to do it on her way to work!)

Jen's contest is set to start this evening.....that will be interesting! Can't wait to see what the first challenge is that they give them!

Right now I'm all dressed up and ready to head out on errands....I'll be back later to do the document dance with some of the rest of you!!

[magicalfam5]

Good morning everyone!

Another snow day today!! About 8 more inches last night. We're supposed to get more snow Thursday. I hope they don't use up all there snow days right away!!

Have some running to do today(have to get POTC 2), and take two kids to the orthodontist.

Judy

[KSDTink]

pirate: pirate: pirate:

Yup, picked up POTC II after the dentist this morning. Circuit City had the two disc set for $22.99 and I got a free POTC DVD game with it!

We leave for Orlando in 10 days!!!!! DH still needs to get new tennis shoes, silly man keeps putting it off.

[xmjackson]

Good morning everyone!

Another snow day today!! About 8 more inches last night. We're supposed to get more snow Thursday. I hope they don't use up all there snow days right away!!

Have some running to do today(have to get POTC 2), and take two kids to the orthodontist.

Judy

Do you get a lot of snow where you live??? It is so cool to leave for a island vacation in the snow. :woohoo: It gives the vacation an extra special touch. Last year we went to WDW over Thanksgiving and came home to snow at our house and on the cars - it was great. The kids could rub it in that they had tans and everyone left behind had snow!!!

[xmjackson]

I started to go through the stuff I was going to pack last night and then decided to just go to sleep. Been sleeping a lot lately. Tried yogurt for breakfast today.

[xmjackson]

Ohh, sometimes its great fun working at a junior high. came in this morning to fire trucks - someone (a teen perhaps :confused3 ) set all three dumpsters on fire this morning in the back parking lot. No damage just a nusiance.

ho, ho, ho. It's that time of year. :firefight


:teleport: oh send me away from here...

[KSDTink]

I hate going to the dentist! My :teeth: hurt something fierce now.

I don't like snow or winter. I am so glad we are less than two weeks away from vacation! I need the break, I need the warmth! Calgon, take me away!!! Or maybe I should say DCL, take me away!!!

[Bakerteam]

I'm with you Kat, DCL take me away. I'm such a procastionator. I haven't pack a thing. We leave next Thursday. My DD (age 9) is doing the countdown.

I called about our Doc's and they should be here tomorrow. We booked thru Costco, so they went there 1st.

[KSDTink]

I'm with you Kat, DCL take me away. I'm such a procastionator. I haven't pack a thing. We leave next Thursday. My DD (age 9) is doing the countdown.

I called about our Doc's and they should be here tomorrow. We booked thru Costco, so they went there 1st.

Have you gotten any snow yet? We had a dusting yesterday morning but it melted pretty quickly. I DO NOT miss those New England winters, that's for sure!!

My DD10 keeps telling me how many days left too. We leave Friday evening.

[KSDTink]

Can we get confirmation on room numbers? This is what I show but I know I am missing some and may have some that are not correct:

"Got Disney" 6564
3pirates 8040
Bakerteam 2512
booksw 2094, 2096
DCLgodess 6570, 6568
dee47 7504
Disney Rocks 8046
Donald's_Best_Pal 7503
emmyjules
fabulusk 5500, 5502, 5504, 5508
fast43 5520
HAPPY-AT-DISNEY 2639
J&BDisney 7128
karaeric/erickara 7510
KSDTink 5020
Magicalfam5 8016
magiroux 8084
PalatkaCruisers 5506
PirateCutie05 and sugaswim 8502
Thistle 2066
Tink&cinderella 2612
windermerejudy
xmjackson 5524
yargrnhoj 7618
scubalover 7616
Fantasia Sam 8002
NejTheLion 8532

If we have the wrong room number down for you, please let me know so I can make sure I get stockings on the correct fish!!! Thanks!!!

["Got Disney"]

Hi Everyonepirate:

Kat...yes that our stateroom #6564

WEll looks like everyone will be getting POTC today...me toooooooo.Have 4 meetings today...one with an Insurance person, my surgeon, PTA party, and o yea the one I'm looking forward to the most...my bikini wax...still need to figure out what I will be bringing for Pot luck for the PTA and I am worried that I will forget and remember last minute as I'm walking out the door cause I have soooo much on my mind, and to do.

No snow here ...77 degrees today. And no time to get rid of my stupped tan lines. We are leaving on Monday morning....anyone else leaving then...Dee when are you leaving????? Sat?

Well heres to everyone having a blessed day and will touch base as the day goes by!!!!!!

[Bakerteam]

No we haven't gotten any snow in my next of the woods. Supposedly we were suppose it get it yesterday. I keep looking at the 10 day forecast to see if there is any snow in sight. The temperature has dropped considerably. We have a pellet stove that has been burning consistently for about a week or so.

I'm hoping the snow will come after we leave and the schools will have a snow day or two while we're on the ship. It will be one less day for my DD, age 12 to make up.

[Bakerteam]

Yes, our room number is #2512.
Thanks!

[3pirates]

Hi Kat! 8040 for us...

And yes, I got the movie today! Only wish I had time to watch it....well, maybe this evening, actually......hmmmm :goodvibes

Susan, this too shall pass...just think, we're almost into single digits on our countdown.... :grouphug: :yay: :yay: :yay:

[KSDTink]

OOh, single digits, that will be great, won't it??!! :banana:

I want to watch Pirates tonight too. I know DH will roll his eyes at me but I don't care. Lots of extras on the 2nd disc if you bought the 2 disc set! pirate:

[dee47]

Dee when are you leaving????? Sat?

Nope, Sunday. Bright and early -- 8:15 AM flight, so probably leaving the house ~ 6AM.

I just realized -- I may be missing the season finalé of TAR!!!!!!!! :faint:
Our flight is scheduled to arrive at MCO 6:38PM, I don't think we'll be checked in by 8, and DS wants to watch the 2-hr Extreme Home Makeover that night. GRRR......I may have to wait until I get back home to watch the tape...Of course, of the final 3, I can sort of tolerate only 1 team, and hate the other 2, but I still want to see the finish!!!!!!!!!

Never had a TAR when I wasn't really rooting for any team in the final 3. :sad2:

[windermerejudy]

Kat--
After our switch our room numbers became 2602 and 2604.

We are headed over for maximum access at KSC for the launch on Thursday. It should be fun.

Finally finished filling out all those online forms. I haven't begun packing but I am done Christmas shopping.

Nej---thats funny that you talked to Taylor too. I had emailed him and he wrote back also. My whole family loves him. He is our favorite entertainer Disney has. He is such a wonderful sweet man too. We are totally excited he will be coming aboard on the 21st. :cool1:

My kids appear to have had a small tad of stomach flu over the weekend but nothing remarkable. We have been on cruises on DCL and been sick before. I think the cruise in California was the worst. Many many sick people. :guilty:

See you all soon.

Judy

Judy our whale watch is still a go. :thumbsup2

[windermerejudy]

Not to tell you something you probably already know----we just forgot!!

We forgot to print out and take to the terminal our online contract sheet last time and we had to fill out all the papers again even though they were in their computer. When you complete your online registration be sure and print the sheet at the end that requires your signature.

Ok --I'll shush now!!

[PirateCutie05]

Jen/Kat~I know it was already discussed...but I don't have time to go back and find it. This is so last minute of me :rolleyes: , but how was it that you guys were able to sign up for SCUBA diving? Was it e-mail or calling them? I called the other day about horseback riding, and i mentioned SCUBA diving and if it was possible for her to get us in cause I had friends that had gotten in and she had no idea what I was talking about.
Thanks! :goodvibes

[xmjackson]

Jen/Kat~I know it was already discussed...but I don't have time to go back and find it. This is so last minute of me :rolleyes: , but how was it that you guys were able to sign up for SCUBA diving? Was it e-mail or calling them? I called the other day about horseback riding, and i mentioned SCUBA diving and if it was possible for her to get us in cause I had friends that had gotten in and she had no idea what I was talking about.
Thanks! :goodvibes

we cancelled diving - 2 spots for diving in St Thomas and St Marten last Sunday. Try again by calling castaway club. They are much better at fixing those things.

[PirateCutie05]

we cancelled diving - 2 spots for diving in St Thomas and St Marten last Sunday. Try again by calling castaway club. They are much better at fixing those things.
Just looked on the website and neither were available. :guilty: Called the Castaway Club and she said they must have been booked already. Darn and those were the 2 Holly and I wanted. :guilty:

[KSDTink]

I called the first couple of days after the 90 day mark and was able to get DH signed up for all three that he wanted, plus he is diving Key West with Jen and her family. You can always go to the excursion desk as soon as you board and see if there are any openings. Or just keep calling. Apparently they have cancellations right up to the last few days before we sail.

[KSDTink]

Kat--
After our switch our room numbers became 2602 and 2604.

We are headed over for maximum access at KSC for the launch on Thursday. It should be fun.




Thanks!! I am updating so people have room numbers for cards and such, as well as so Dee and I can put the stockings on the right rooms!

[xmjackson]

Just looked on the website and neither were available. :guilty: Called the Castaway Club and she said they must have been booked already. Darn and those were the 2 Holly and I wanted. :guilty:

I wish I had known I would have PMed you to tell you we were going to do it. :guilty:

[PirateCutie05]

I called the first couple of days after the 90 day mark and was able to get DH signed up for all three that he wanted, plus he is diving Key West with Jen and her family. You can always go to the excursion desk as soon as you board and see if there are any openings. Or just keep calling. Apparently they have cancellations right up to the last few days before we sail.
Thanks Kat! :goodvibes It's weird that yall are tellin me to keep calling them...cause everytime I talk to someone they just tell me that excursions are booked online and do it through the Disney Cruise Line website. :confused3

[KSDTink]

I am about ready to head out and go home. An evening of baking Christmas cookies :stir: and watching Jack pirate: :thumbsup2 :sunny: . Sounds good to me!!! :banana: :woohoo:

[KSDTink]

I don't know then. I called because things weren't showing up online!

[xmjackson]

Thanks Kat! :goodvibes It's weird that yall are tellin me to keep calling them...cause everytime I talk to someone they just tell me that excursions are booked online and do it through the Disney Cruise Line website. :confused3

I had to call the castaway club number to get things taken care of. Regular Disney number told me I couldn't cancel except online and online told be I had to cancel everyone and take my chances at getting my husband resigned up. They were able to add my kids to my excursions and keep DH diving over the phone.

[booksw]

I have also had an excursion glitch and maybe one of you has experience with this. We are a party of 6. We have three spots for the dolphin swim and we wanted all of 6 of us to go but only 3 of us to be in the water with the dolphin. Although I did not see that DCL provided this option, the tour operator's web site did, so I booked additional spots with them to just be "observers". But, I am not sure how I can be sure that the observers will be assigned to the same group as the swimmers...

See my problem? Maybe I can call Castaway Club? When I called Disney, the woman was puzzled that I could book with the tour operator directly. SHe said she never heard of that... She was no help.

[3pirates]

NO Doc dances today? :sad2:

For those of you who are doing the audience thing for the whoopsie-hoosie game, the challenge is up. The teams are planning a red carpet event. The audience can choose a virtual outfit and walk to red carpet. Here's the thread...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1293212

I'll check in later.....

[xmjackson]

I have also had an excursion glitch and maybe one of you has experience with this. We are a party of 6. We have three spots for the dolphin swim and we wanted all of 6 of us to go but only 3 of us to be in the water with the dolphin. Although I did not see that DCL provided this option, the tour operator's web site did, so I booked additional spots with them to just be "observers". But, I am not sure how I can be sure that the observers will be assigned to the same group as the swimmers...

See my problem? Maybe I can call Castaway Club? When I called Disney, the woman was puzzled that I could book with the tour operator directly. SHe said she never heard of that... She was no help.


call castaway club #800-449-3380 and explain. They were very helpful to us.

[xmjackson]

NO Doc dances today? :sad2:

For those of you who are doing the audience thing for the whoopsie-hoosie game, the challenge is up. The teams are planning a red carpet event. The audience can choose a virtual outfit and walk to red carpet. Here's the thread...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1293212

I'll check in later.....

Wow! should we wait for a theme to pick out our outfits?????

[xmjackson]

Okay, I'm having a bad day...

no docs :sad2: very sad...

package came via Fed ex but it has to be signed for or picked up 30 miles away in Issaquah. We are never home :sad2: :sad2: I think it's the pirate costumes my sister made for us. :thumbsup2 On a great note, my sister always goes over the top when she sews (by the way, she lives in Fredericksburg, VA, no where near WA).

I went to the dentist...a side note, I have always hated the dentist :eek: He had my new cap and in the on going saga of my broken tooth from Last August. It fit great and he tried it on and it wouldn't come off!!!! He used this gummy stuff to remove it and it only removed the porcelin. Not a good day. Now I have to go back next Wednesday to try again. This time in order to make it all come together before I cruise I have to take another day off (I am taking Friday off to fly to FL). At least it didn't break on the cruise.

On the good side had my teeth cleaned no cavities :teeth: I never have any. I hate the dentist soooo much I brush all the time. Now that I'm over 40 my teeth just break. :confused3 I do not like this - NO! :sad2:

Did I mention - NO DOCS yet!!!

I just want to go to sleep and wake up and it be cruise time. :rolleyes1

[xmjackson]

I guess I am the only one on.

On a really cool note...my husband gave me an early christmas present. One of those little mini photo printers (okay to go with my luck... it was free when I bought him his camera and waterproof casing but a girl can dream cant she ???)

I will have the ability to update my pictures on my door daily from my digital camera. If anyone needs some copies or pictures I can do them ASAP!!!!

[emmyjules]

Can we get confirmation on room numbers? This is what I show but I know I am missing some and may have some that are not correct:

"Got Disney" 6564
3pirates 8040
Bakerteam 2512
booksw 2094, 2096
DCLgodess 6570, 6568
dee47 7504
Disney Rocks 8046
Donald's_Best_Pal 7503
emmyjules
fabulusk 5500, 5502, 5504, 5508
fast43 5520
HAPPY-AT-DISNEY 2639
J&BDisney 7128
karaeric/erickara 7510
KSDTink 5020
Magicalfam5 8016
magiroux 8084
PalatkaCruisers 5506
PirateCutie05 and sugaswim 8502
Thistle 2066
Tink&cinderella 2612
windermerejudy
xmjackson 5524
yargrnhoj 7618
scubalover 7616
Fantasia Sam 8002
NejTheLion 8532

If we have the wrong room number down for you, please let me know so I can make sure I get stockings on the correct fish!!! Thanks!!!

Kat,
Sorry it's been so long. Work stuff (trying to squeeze all my clients in before I leave), kid stuff, Christmas stuff and cruise stuff. I think all of us are in for a break. Why is going on vacation so hard? :rolleyes: Anyway, our docs arrived to our TA and they are on the way here. :cheer2: Our room number is 6100 (and 6102, but that is MIL room). I look forward to seeing you all.
Shelly

[3pirates]

Wow! should we wait for a theme to pick out our outfits?????

I don't think they are going to give a theme...each team may pick their theme, but I don't think any of that will be revealed until after it is judged, and that won't be announced until after the red carpet show. So I think you have an open book! "

(If I read things right, I'm seeing the fashion show as the way to kill time between when the teams hand in projects and when they announce the winners.)

[3pirates]

BTW, sorry you're having so much trouble with the teeth thing....if you didn't hate dentists before you would now, huh?

[xmjackson]

I was just wondering if we should dress like the cruise team theme??

[xmjackson]

I think our docs might have come fed ex and not our pirate costumes. DH called and said he picked up a small package - I am not too small so I doubt my sister could pack 4 pirate costumes in a "small" package.

Can't do the document dance until I see them myself.

[Disney Rocks]

Can we get confirmation on room numbers? This is what I show but I know I am missing some and may have some that are not correct:

"Got Disney" 6564
3pirates 8040
Bakerteam 2512
booksw 2094, 2096
DCLgodess 6570, 6568
dee47 7504
Disney Rocks 8046
Donald's_Best_Pal 7503
emmyjules
fabulusk 5500, 5502, 5504, 5508
fast43 5520
HAPPY-AT-DISNEY 2639
J&BDisney 7128
karaeric/erickara 7510
KSDTink 5020
Magicalfam5 8016
magiroux 8084
PalatkaCruisers 5506
PirateCutie05 and sugaswim 8502
Thistle 2066
Tink&cinderella 2612
windermerejudy
xmjackson 5524
yargrnhoj 7618
scubalover 7616
Fantasia Sam 8002
NejTheLion 8532

If we have the wrong room number down for you, please let me know so I can make sure I get stockings on the correct fish!!! Thanks!!!

Hello:

Our cabin number is 8048 not 8046. We got our cruises docs today so we are doing the dance now. We leave this Saturday so are getting very excited now. See you soon.

Take care and travel safe.

[fabulusk]

I guess I am the only one on.

On a really cool note...my husband gave me an early christmas present. One of those little mini photo printers (okay to go with my luck... it was free when I bought him his camera and waterproof casing but a girl can dream cant she ???)

I will have the ability to update my pictures on my door daily from my digital camera. If anyone needs some copies or pictures I can do them ASAP!!!!

What size paper? I bought ink that came with the 4 X 6 I think. We don't have that kind of printer. So if it works I will bring it with us. That would be sooo cool.

[fabulusk]

Kat - Our numbers are correct. WE are in 5500.

TA called today to say that she shipped our docs UPS yesterday and to please call her when we get them.

Maybe tomorrow?

[NejTheLion]

Kat--
Nej---thats funny that you talked to Taylor too. I had emailed him and he wrote back also. My whole family loves him. He is our favorite entertainer Disney has. He is such a wonderful sweet man too. We are totally excited he will be coming aboard on the 21st. :cool1:


Excellent idea. You all can call me Nej. I respond to that just as easily as Jen, and that way you won't confuse me and original Jen ;)

[NejTheLion]

Here are the unsure ones I guess we haven't heard from in a while. Don't know if they're still going to be on the cruise or not. Anyone know?

mrsnesbit - 2139?
DB&JB/dbentley51 - 6522?
Juletime - 8062/8064?
Land & Sea - 8528?
dflst - 8534?
xmascruise04 - GTY?

[KSDTink]

Here are the unsure ones I guess we haven't heard from in a while. Don't know if they're still going to be on the cruise or not. Anyone know?

mrsnesbit - 2139?
DB&JB/dbentley51 - 6522?
Juletime - 8062/8064?
Land & Sea - 8528?
dflst - 8534?
xmascruise04 - GTY?

I believe Juletime is no longer cruising with us. mrsnesbit is around off and on but I don't think she has listed a room number.

[3pirates]

I was just wondering if we should dress like the cruise team theme??

I don't think they are supposed to tell people what they are doing....not sure, though. :confused3 They gave them all password access places to do their work to keep other teams from borrowing ideas (guess that has been a problem in prior games.)

Did you find out about your docs? Mine came UPS but with you being in such a different part of the country FedEx could have been cheaper!

[3pirates]

Hello:

Our cabin number is 8048 not 8046. We got our cruises docs today so we are doing the dance now. We leave this Saturday so are getting very excited now. See you soon.

Take care and travel safe.


Dancing for you! :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

[sugaswim]

great news everyone! hayley's officially coming on the cruise! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :banana:

[xmjackson]

What size paper? I bought ink that came with the 4 X 6 I think. We don't have that kind of printer. So if it works I will bring it with us. That would be sooo cool.


4x6 Angela

[xmjackson]

:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: doing the document dance!:dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

[KSDTink]

Holly, yeah!

Susan... Cool!

Dancing for both of you...
:dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

[xmjackson]

Holly,

That's great that your sister gets to come too.

[magiroux]

:dance3: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dance3:

Doing the dance with you all.

That's great news, Holly :cheer2:

Got the bracelets today. Didn't really do what I asked, but they look pretty cool anyway.

Kat, the stateroom you have listed for us IS correct :thumbsup2

[dee47]

Does anyone know if you need sign in/out privileges to get into the new Sea Quest? That's the place on Deck 2 for the 10-14 y/o crowd. Keith really wants to try it out but he won't have signing privileges...

[KSDTink]

Does anyone know if you need sign in/out privileges to get into the new Sea Quest? That's the place on Deck 2 for the 10-14 y/o crowd. Keith really wants to try it out but he won't have signing privileges...

I would think it is like the lab. If the child doesn't have privileges then the parent would have to drop them off and pick them up. I haven't read anything specific about how that works there though.

I don't know how many parents are giving their 10-12 year olds sign out privileges but unless she proves that she is not responsible enough Sam is going to at least start out having them. She wants charging privileges too and I draw the line there!

[dee47]

Actually I just searched the boards and it looks like, except for the time they come into Ocean's Quest from the lab, the place is a hang-out spot (no sign-in/out). Bad news for Keith...

[magicalfam5]

Good morning everyone.

Well, no snow day today so kids are all at school. We do have a winter storm warning for tomorrow (starting at 2 a.m.). Might use up our 3rd snow day. They give us 5 snow days per year. After that, we have to make them up. It's never happened yet. We live right by Lake Erie so we get alot of "lake effect" snow.

I never did buy the special t-shirts for the cruise. I wanted the one that everyone had size problems with so I just never bothered ordering it.

I bought light up bulb necklaces (string of lights) from Current for myself and DD. Me and DD will be wearing them on embarkation day so come say hi if you see us. I'll look for those of you who will be wearing the t-shirts.

Kat--room # is correct.

Judy

[magiroux]

I would think it is like the lab. If the child doesn't have privileges then the parent would have to drop them off and pick them up. I haven't read anything specific about how that works there though.

I don't know how many parents are giving their 10-12 year olds sign out privileges but unless she proves that she is not responsible enough Sam is going to at least start out having them. She wants charging privileges too and I draw the line there!

Sorry, Dee - don't know much about that club either.

Julia will have sign out privledges also. She is at an age where she really wants that independence. We've tested her with it a couple times at home and she has done well. I have put much more stress on the safety rules that MUST be followed, and I think she understands how important those are. She usually doesn't break rules that are set down, but sometimes can forget to use her common sense :rolleyes: .

[magiroux]

Good morning everyone.

Well, no snow day today so kids are all at school. We do have a winter storm warning for tomorrow (starting at 2 a.m.). Might use up our 3rd snow day. They give us 5 snow days per year. After that, we have to make them up. It's never happened yet. We live right by Lake Erie so we get alot of "lake effect" snow.

I never did buy the special t-shirts for the cruise. I wanted the one that everyone had size problems with so I just never bothered ordering it.

I bought light up bulb necklaces (string of lights) from Current for myself and DD. Me and DD will be wearing them on embarkation day so come say hi if you see us. I'll look for those of you who will be wearing the t-shirts.

Kat--room # is correct.

Judy

Honestly Judy, I don't know if my shirt is going to fit me comfortably enough for me to wear them at all. Not a total waste, though. Julia can use them..along withthe one I bought her. I guess she's all set :rolleyes: .

Ah, Lake Erie. I was wondering why you were getting so much snow. We have had anything yet (knocks on wood that it doesn't decide to blizzard on Dec 15th).

[3pirates]

great news everyone! hayley's officially coming on the cruise! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :banana:

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

I don't know Hayley, but apparently this is good news...I'm thinking she's your sister? :confused3 Anyhow, the more the merrier! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

And Susan....

:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

[xmjackson]

Good morning everyone.

Well, no snow day today so kids are all at school. We do have a winter storm warning for tomorrow (starting at 2 a.m.). Might use up our 3rd snow day. They give us 5 snow days per year. After that, we have to make them up. It's never happened yet. We live right by Lake Erie so we get alot of "lake effect" snow.

I never did buy the special t-shirts for the cruise. I wanted the one that everyone had size problems with so I just never bothered ordering it.

I bought light up bulb necklaces (string of lights) from Current for myself and DD. Me and DD will be wearing them on embarkation day so come say hi if you see us. I'll look for those of you who will be wearing the t-shirts.

Kat--room # is correct.

Judy

Judy i bought an extra large and it was too small - I will bring it for you. Cafe press gave me a refund but told me to keep the shirt.

["Got Disney"]

Does anyone know if you need sign in/out privileges to get into the new Sea Quest? That's the place on Deck 2 for the 10-14 y/o crowd. Keith really wants to try it out but he won't have signing privileges...

The info that I was givin was that it is not a "Club" per say ...and there is no checking in and out...but there is a councler in there making sure the kids dont jump on things and that the kids are age appropriate...there is also a schedual when younger than 10 can come in...It is just another place for them to hang out..for the 10-13(or is it 14?)abyway that is what the DCL said to me but it would not be the first time they were wrong...have you tryed to check on these boards aby typing in to "Search" under Sea Quest...have done that a while back and there were posts in there on it....

[KSDTink]

Sorry, Dee - don't know much about that club either.

Julia will have sign out privledges also. She is at an age where she really wants that independence. We've tested her with it a couple times at home and she has done well. I have put much more stress on the safety rules that MUST be followed, and I think she understands how important those are. She usually doesn't break rules that are set down, but sometimes can forget to use her common sense :rolleyes: .

We should get together and make sure they have similar rules! :rotfl: That way there will be at least one other child that has to follow the same rules, eh? Sam is going to have to let us know via the white board in our room if she has gone somewhere other than the place she last told us. No going to someone else's room withouth parental permission from a parent on both sides. That sort of thing....

[magiroux]

We should get together and make sure they have similar rules! :rotfl: That way there will be at least one other child that has to follow the same rules, eh? Sam is going to have to let us know via the white board in our room if she has gone somewhere other than the place she last told us. No going to someone else's room withouth parental permission from a parent on both sides. That sort of thing....

Well, we have to sit down and make our contract still, but our biggie (and she remembers this one from last cruise) is she is not allowed to be in the corridors unless she is going to a destination and is with a buddy, and is not allowed to be on elevators alone.

[PirateCutie05]

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

I don't know Hayley, but apparently this is good news...I'm thinking she's your sister? :confused3 Anyhow, the more the merrier! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
Yep she's our sister! :goodvibes We thought she wasn't going to be able to make it cause of swimming but she talked to her coach on Monday and is now coming with us! :Pinkbounc :cool1: Our Christmas isn't ruined afterall! :banana: :banana:

Oh oh...who watched Pirates last night?? I know I did! :teeth: And today was my last day of classes!!! :banana: :Pinkbounc :teeth: Just gotta make it through my five exams. :rolleyes:

[xmjackson]

Good Luck!

[PirateCutie05]

Thanks! :goodvibes
I may need it... :rotfl:

[3pirates]

Yep she's our sister! :goodvibes We thought she wasn't going to be able to make it cause of swimming but she talked to her coach on Monday and is now coming with us! :Pinkbounc :cool1: Our Christmas isn't ruined afterall! :banana: :banana:

Oh oh...who watched Pirates last night?? I know I did! :teeth: And today was my last day of classes!!! :banana: :Pinkbounc :teeth: Just gotta make it through my five exams. :rolleyes:

Congrats on being done with classes :cool1: ...sorry about finals! :sad2:

[3pirates]

I'm kinda in the middle of where you guys are for the junior set. Kevin will be allowed sign out privileges, but there will be rules around it, only 3 or 4 places he can go from/to, other events only with pre-approval, etc. He's usually pretty responsible, so unless he messes up he'll be fine. He won't be going to people's rooms unless we've planned it ahead of time. I try to make mine hang out in the common areas as much of the time as possible...as long as this cruise is I might have to back off of that a little, but we'll see. He doesn't need charge privileges.