10/17 Wonder -- Are you sailing with us?!? [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

Coach

07-16-2002, 05:27 PM

My DW and I tried to meet with other "DIS" members on our August 2000 cruise. We had lime green ribbons on almost everything we owned. No one had noticed nor did we notice anyone else sporting the ribbons.
My family and I think it would be a great idea to meet other "DIS" members. Just let us know when and where and we will be there with lime green ribbons on.

Coach

P.S. Is anyone doing the land/sea package? We will be at the Beach Club from 10/13 till our cruise leaves on the 17th.
The Beach Club then the Wonder...it just can't get much better!

prymsu

07-17-2002, 05:42 AM

Since this is such a short cruise with no sea days, I think the best time to meet would be right after the safety drill. Could we pick a spot (like maybe on the balcony above the Goofy family pool) to meet at the sailaway party? It is going to be hard to set a time other than that I would think...

SC Minnie

07-17-2002, 06:58 AM

How about on deck 10 say in front of or near the ESPN zone?

We met about 30 DISers and their families on the 1/19/02 Mafic. It was great meeting up with people we had been 'talking to' on the boards for a couple of weeks.

prymsu

07-17-2002, 07:09 AM

I think that sounds good! We should plan on this!

SC Minnie

07-17-2002, 03:54 PM

How does this sound for everyone else???

pal2pluto

07-18-2002, 04:03 PM

We'll meet up with you, too. Funny thing is.....for the January cruise we took, I helped plan the meet, and then ended up in the wrong place!!!! It was set up for above scoops, above the mickey pool......and we were so enthralled in the show going on over the goofy pool.......It took me a couple days to realize just how confused I was! This time, I won't be, though. You say Deck 10, near the ESPN Zone.....that's in front of the adult pool, right?;)

One question........we enjoyed the show on the family pool at the sailaway party. Is something going on at the adult pool during the sailaway that I missed? I don't want to miss out on the party

scduckman

07-18-2002, 04:48 PM

The ESPN Zone is in between the adult pool and the Goofy pool. The Goofy pool is where the sailaway party will take place. We can meet on the Goofy side to catch the party.

prymsu

07-18-2002, 05:04 PM

I think this sounds like a plan then!

pal2pluto

07-18-2002, 06:19 PM

see ya there!

pal2pluto

07-18-2002, 06:24 PM

okay, I forget....but shouldn't we be getting our papers soon? I see we're 90 days until the cruise. Are we able to make ressies at 90 days or is it 60 days? How quickly I forget.:rolleyes:

prymsu

07-18-2002, 06:42 PM

you know i don't exactly remember, but i think it is 60 days...

scduckman

07-19-2002, 05:07 AM

It'll be 2 -3 weeks before the cruise when we get our papers. You can make excursion ressies 60 days out.

pal2pluto

07-19-2002, 08:12 AM

THANKS!:D I want to make sure we make ressies for the Banana Boats on CC. That was the most fun thing we did in January. I think that is all we will make. We bought snorkel gear at Costco that is great! And we plan to use Nassau as an "at sea" day (a la Barb & Tony).

scduckman

07-21-2002, 04:08 PM

Bumping this to keep it in sight.

SC Minnie

07-23-2002, 07:11 AM

Bump

SC Minnie

07-24-2002, 09:32 AM

Anyones else with us on 10/17???

prymsu

07-24-2002, 10:49 AM

Where is everyone staying the night before? We will be at the Radisson at the Port, and I know that Fawn's family will also be staying there the night before...

Since this is such a short cruise, I would love to do something the night before around the pool if others are also staying there.

SC Minnie

07-24-2002, 11:39 AM

We will be a the Radisson the night before and I think MickeyMagic will also.

We had a small meet there in January. It was nice getting together before the cruise and being able to see some familiar faces at the port.

prymsu

07-24-2002, 11:57 AM

oh no. I made a mistake. I will not be at the Radisson the night before this cruise. I am getting mixed up with my January 03' cruise. I will be at HoJo in Orlando next to Sea World.

Sorry for all the confusion that I am probably causing... We are still planning to meet at the sailaway by the ESPN bar though...

pal2pluto

07-24-2002, 12:00 PM

boohoo, we are flying in the day of the cruise. I'd love to be joining you at the hotel. But we are using flight tickets we received from being bumped (voluntarily) for our January cruise, and there are just a few "hoops" to jump through. We are staying an extra day for the same reasons and plan to go to the Arabian Nights Dinner theater Sunday night.:D

prymsu

07-24-2002, 01:15 PM

Although I have never been to the Arabian Night dinner, I have some friends that have, and they all say good things about it. enjoy.

SC Minnie

07-24-2002, 01:20 PM

No problem prymsu.

If anyone else is staying at the Radisson and want to get together for an informal meet just say so. I think MickeyMagic is meeting us by the pool so our girls can swim and catch up- they became buddies on the Jan cruise.

MickeyMagic

07-24-2002, 08:52 PM

My DD10 and I will be on the 10-17 cruise and at the Radisson the night before. We look forward to seeing SC Minnie & family again and would love to meet anyone else staying at the Radisson.

We'll also plan on joining the meet outside of ESPN before the sailaway party. Gosh, I'm getting butterflies just mentioning the sailaway part. It's so much fun beginning a new cruise!

It sounds like many of us are also going to Atlantis, so we might run into each other there, as well. A group picture at the Atlantis might be fun...

I've been away from the boards for a bit. I had jury duty last week. I didn't get assigned to a trial, but it sure put me behind at work so I've been busy catching up this week.

Keep counting down those days!! :p

SC Minnie

07-25-2002, 07:23 AM

Welcome back MickeyMagic! I noticed you hadn't been on the boards in a while. I wasn't sure if this was the time for you trip out west.

We are at 12 weeks!!! :Pinkbounc

SC Minnie

07-31-2002, 07:22 AM

Bumping this up.

Anyone else with us???

pal2pluto

07-31-2002, 08:23 AM

Okay........looking back through the thread I see a nice group of people, and a few that are on the "who's going" thread who haven't responded yet......maybe they will lurk until they see us!:)
(hint, hint albiats!)

Here's who has responded so far.....make corrections as needed!

pal2pluto....Kris (me,;) ) Dh Roger, dd Jessica (11)
prymsu.........Sue, and Pat
perdido bay...., and Dh
mickeymagic......., Sue, and dd Alysha (10)
scduckman/scminnie......Tom, Mona, dd Catherine (8)
coach..........., Dw, dd, ds
cindirae1.........Cindi, ds(14), ds(10), Grampa and friend.

As you see, I'm looking for names! It would be nice to know them before we get there!:)

SC Minnie

07-31-2002, 08:38 AM

Kris,

scduckman is my DH, Tom, I am Mona, and our DD8 is Catherine.

I am really looking forward to this trip- although it is going to be waaay to short.

I think there are quite a few others that are sailing with us. Hopefully they will join in soon.

I promise we don't bite!!!!;)

pal2pluto

07-31-2002, 01:10 PM

thanks for the update, Mona :)

MickeyMagic

07-31-2002, 05:01 PM

Hi all. Here's more details for us: MickeyMagic (Sue) and DD10 (Alysha)

prymsu

07-31-2002, 05:06 PM

This is going to be a really neat treat for me and a friend. Sue and Pat will be joining you without husbands or kids!!!

prymsu

07-31-2002, 07:08 PM

I just called DCL to check on my ressies, and for the 10/17 cruise, dining times remain at 6 and 8:30 p.m., but that is subject to change, and not set in stone. Just thought some of you might be wondering if the time changes were to be in affect for us or not...

pal2pluto

07-31-2002, 07:47 PM

Thanks for the info Sue, and Sue...........:p

albiats

07-31-2002, 08:52 PM

After a break from the boards to do several other things, I'm back on active duty and ready to report in.

My DW (Bonnie) and I will be on the 10/17 cruise, taking advantage of our $99 vouchers.

We are also bringing our DD and her family in another cabin (a very big distance from $99). My DD (Carie) and DSIL (hope that means son-in-law) will have our DGD10 (Emily) and DGD12 (Katie) with them. This will be their first cruise and they're getting very excited too.

We are in the early seating for dinner and will be driving to the Port the morning of the cruise.

We'll have green ribbons and will plan on meeting everyone near the ESPN Zone for the Sail Away Party.

MickeyMagic

07-31-2002, 09:05 PM

Welcome back, albiats!!!

albiats

07-31-2002, 09:19 PM

Thanks for the Welcome Back, nice to see you too.

Looking forward to the cruise coming up even though it's only a 3 day.

We have the Western Itinerary booked on the Magic for January again, looking forward to that one too.

See you soon!

dbcruise

08-01-2002, 01:27 AM

Count us in me (Doreen) and 8 year old DD Kenya will be using $99.00 vouchers . I just wish I had more time to check these boards . See you all soon .

Ashley24

08-01-2002, 05:14 AM

Hi! I just booked this cruise a couple days ago as a surprise for my dh! October 13th will be our 12th wedding anniversary and I think it's important to do a little trip each year (if possible) without the kiddos! Anyway, we would love to meet at the ESPN skybox during the sailaway party! Of course, I'm just speaking for my dh since he doesn't even know about the cruise yet :D. When do you think I should tell him? I was thinking about getting one of those countdown timers, wrapping it up, and giving it to him on our anniversary date, just a couple days before the cruise! Of course then I worry that something important might be going on at his workplace and he couldn't take off work for the cruise so I don't want to wait too long! Any suggestions???
Ann

Ashley24

08-01-2002, 05:23 AM

By the way, my name is Ann (Ashley) and my dh is Cliff. We have sailed on the Wonder once with our two girls (4,7) this past April and LOVED it, even though dh didn't think he would! We have three more cruises already booked with the kids: January 2 on the Wonder, April 19 on the Magic (eastern), and Christmas 2003 (western) cruise with our extended family! I think we have become cruise fanatics! The DIS board has definately been a huge help in planning these trips! Sorry for rambling!
Ann

pal2pluto

08-01-2002, 06:52 AM

Woohoo Al!! There you are! Wondered where you were!:)

Okay, so let's update:

pal2pluto.....Kris (me ;) ), DH Roger, DD Jessica (11)
prymsu........Sue, and her friend Pat
perdidobay.......and DH
Mickeymagic....Sue, DD Alysha (10)
scduckman/scminnie...Tom, Mona, DD Catherine (8)
coach.........DW, DD, DS
Cindirae1.....Cindi, DS(14), DS(10), Grampa and friend
Albiats.........Al, DW Bonnie, DD Carie, DSIL, DGD Emily (10) DGD Kate (12)
dbcruise.......Doreen, DD Kenya (8)
Ashley24.......Ann, DH Cliff

Nice group! Anyone else to add to the list so we can get familiar with names before we meet?

SC Minnie

08-01-2002, 07:00 AM

Looks like we have the start of a fairly large group!:D

Anyone else staying at the Radisson the night before? Any excursions planned? We have booked the Comfort Suites for Atlantis.

prymsu

08-01-2002, 07:23 AM

we have booked a room at Atlantis so we could use the pools and water slides. My generous friend is insisting on getting a room there, and paying for it, since she was able to get her cruise for $99.

We will be at HoJo by Discovery Cove the night before. I sure would love to get together with any of you staying at the Radisson in port, but that won't work for us.

I didn't realize there were going to be so many of us on this cruise. I am really starting to get excited for the date to get here.

scduckman

08-01-2002, 12:20 PM

Prymsu, is your countdown clock on central time? Don't make me wait an extra hour!

prymsu

08-01-2002, 12:52 PM

nope, the countdown is on eastern time! I certainly wouldn't want to wait an hour more than necessary!!! :Pinkbounc

albiats

08-01-2002, 01:16 PM

My Countdown Clock is set for October 17 at 5pm Eastern Time.

I'm setting it for the scheduled time to leave the Port.

Here's the output from another Countdown program called 'Countdown 99' that breaks it down in more detail:

It is now Thursday 08/01/2002 at 2:09:47 PM
Event: Oct Cruise on Disney Wonder
Scheduled For 10/17/2002 05:00 PM
2 months 16 days 2 hours 50 minutes 13 seconds or
11 weekends or
77 days or
1,850 hours (1,233 waking hours) or
111,050 minutes or
6,663,012 seconds

I think my favorite is the 1,233 waking hours.

Just using my calculator, 77 days is only 21% of a year, which sounds much better, to me.

hth

SC Minnie

08-01-2002, 01:27 PM

Al,

There is probably going to be more waking hours the closer the cruise date gets!!!

prymsu

08-01-2002, 01:31 PM

i think i set my countdown timer to be boarding time. Anyhow, we are on the downhill slide now!

albiats

08-01-2002, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by SC Minnie
Al,

There is probably going to be more waking hours the closer the cruise date gets!!!

Yup, I agree, it should have a sliding scale in there.

scduckman

08-05-2002, 05:15 AM

For me at least, the cruise does start at boarding time. We'll be staying at the Radisson the night before so we'll be able to be one of the first ones on board.

Ashley24

08-05-2002, 07:20 AM

I just made my plane ressies so now I have more info on when I'll be arriving and where I'll be. We'll be flying in the night before and staying at the Hyatt at the Airport. Since it's just the two of us, we'll be taking a Disney bus to get to the port... We'll be on the first one, if I have anything to do with it! Hopefully we will be at the port by 11:30. Anyone else ever take one of the first buses from the airport so I can estimate the time of arrival at the port? I think I read that the buses start leaving the airport between 10:00 and 10:30. Is that right?
Ann

prymsu

08-05-2002, 07:47 AM

we were one of the first to be in the lobby of the Hyatt, so we got on the first bus. I think it left at something like 10:00 a.m or a little after. We were at the port in fifty minutes...first busload to get dropped off!!!

Ashley24

08-05-2002, 11:35 AM

Great! Especially since we won't have antsy children with us, I'll be glad to get there early and be first in line! Got to get those Palo and spa appointments!
Ann:bounce:

Ashley24

08-05-2002, 11:38 AM

By the way, Prymsu, I just called my travel agent today (travelocity) to get the Disney transfers added onto my ressie and they told me that I can purchase them at the airport (or was it at the Hyatt???) and that I would get some info in the mail about where to meet and put luggage, etc. Was your experience similar???

prymsu

08-05-2002, 12:18 PM

no, I purchased our transfers through our TA. Not sure how you would purchase at the Hyatt. When we checked in for the bus, they looked for our names on a preprinted list...I would call DCL and see if you can maybe get them added. When we checked in, we got a letter only explaining the times to set out the luggage and the time for meeting in the lobby next morning.

Ashley24

08-05-2002, 01:35 PM

Thanks, Sue! I think I'll do that!
Ann

Ashley24

08-06-2002, 04:49 AM

I called DCL directly (Boy, do they give you a hard time when you call them instead of your TA???) and the lady said that the transfers were listed on my ressie already. So everything should be set to go! Yeah! I am tempted to add the countdown timer for this Oct. cruise but I'm afraid that my dh will notice it and find out before I want him too! I think I will surprise him when the travel docs arrive! Also, I ordered one of those countdown clocks too! I hate trying to figure how many days are left when I haven't posted in a while. Is there a way to get to your countdown timer without looking at the bottom of a post you have written???
Also, have any of you gotten the Disney Club 50.00 onboard credit? I am trying to decide if I should join the club or not. Would I get the credit even though my ressies have been made for a few weeks or doesn't that matter???
Thanks for your help!
Ann

prymsu

08-06-2002, 05:45 AM

Ann, not sure about the Disney Club credit. I know that you need to book on board to get a $200 credit on your next cruise...

mauibound1

08-06-2002, 08:37 AM

Ashley24, I think you you should at least hint about it to your DH for the reason of getting time off work. Its easier to get a tooth pulled then it is for my spouse to get time off work. I'm sure he will he will eventually find out anyhow, you can't hide it for ever.:jester:

Ashley24

08-06-2002, 09:00 AM

Mauibound1,
Are you moving to Maui??? Where do you live in Michigan??? My dh is hoping we can move there sometime in the near future. That is his life dream!
You are probably right about the "secret" though! Are you going on this cruise???
Ann

Ashley24

08-07-2002, 09:38 PM

Well, the cruise is no longer a secret! Mauibound1 turned out to be my dh! He happened to use my computer one night and saw a reply from our thread on my email! What a snoop! Oh well! Now we can have fun planning together! I can never keep a secret from him! At least he's excited about it! By the way, when is everyone's final payment due? Mine is Monday which isn't quite the 60 day mark. Anybody else have to pay their balance early???
Ann

pal2pluto

08-07-2002, 10:17 PM

Ann.........oh, how funny! I had to go back and read your DH comment.....what a sneak:p ! How funny!!!!!!

albiats

08-07-2002, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by Ashley24
I hate trying to figure how many days are left when I haven't posted in a while. Is there a way to get to your countdown timer without looking at the bottom of a post you have written???
Thanks for your help!
Ann

Yes, there are a couple or three ways you can do this.
1. You can use the 'Disney Time' countdown timer. It is freeware and written by a fellow Disney addict. You can set one Disney Event at a time and it is an application on your desktop. You can double click on it to open it without being on the Internet. It has the added benefit of showing a small one liner of Disney Trivia while it is open. This is the easiest method, after you download and install it.

2. You can use a different countdown timer called 'Countdown 99'. It is also freeware and written by a commercial company. It will allow you to have 25 events at the same time. It has the added benefit of showing several lines of data about each event. It is the second easiest.

This is the output of Countdown 99:
It is now Wednesday 08/07/2002 at 11:06:13 PM
Event: Oct Cruise on Disney Wonder
Scheduled For 10/17/2002 05:00 PM
2 months 9 days 17 hours 53 minutes 47 seconds or
10 weekends or
71 days or
1,697 hours (1,131 waking hours) or
101,873 minutes or
6,112,426 seconds

3. The most involved but also the one with the most 'intrigue' with it. You can use the countdown timer from your signature on the Dis and make a 'local webpage' on your pc that just has the countdown in it. With this method, you make an icon on your desktop that is associated with your 'local webpage'. You also do not have to be connected to the Internet to use it.

I can help you (or anyone else) with any of the three methods you'd like to use.

For method 1, you go to a web address and download the file. Then you would unzip it and install it on your desktop. Here's the link: http://pscalculator.net/pswebtools.shtml#t001

For method 2, you go to the Contact Plus website and download the file and install it. Here's the link: http://www.contactplus.com/products/freestuff/count.htm

For method 3, I'll have to devise a detailed instruction sheet for you. Basically, you go to the site that the Dis made where you created the countdowna nd you create it again, changes are Ok. You follow the established produre up to the point where you select the lines and copy them. Instead of going to your profile area on the Dis, you create a new text document on your desktop. You copy the code into the new text document and then save it. You rename the text document to be an 'html' document (a local webpage) and then save it. You double click on the new icon and it will show your countdown.

If you'd like to try method 3 or you have problems with method 1 or 2, just email or send me aprivate message and I'll try to help.

Ashley24

08-08-2002, 06:07 AM

Al,
Thanks for your help with the countdown timer! I am going to print your directions and then ask Dh when he gets home to help me. He works on computers all day and your explanations should be enough for him to successfully set it up for me!
Thanks again!
Ann

SC Minnie

08-08-2002, 07:23 AM

Too funny, Ann!

At least you kept it a surprise this long!

I think most of us sailed in January and will be using the $99 coupon for this cruise.

MickeyMagic

08-11-2002, 10:16 AM

In yesterday's mail, I received the shore excursion brochure and instructions. It sure helps to make our upcoming cruise seem like more of a reality!

scduckman

08-11-2002, 10:54 AM

We got ours Friday also. DW is still trying to decide if she wants to parasail at Castaway Cay.

prymsu

08-11-2002, 11:32 AM

I have not gotten anything. Would this go directly to my TA? In fact, now that I think back, we never got anything like this for the seven day that we took last January...

Can someone let me know the times for parasailing at CC? What is the latest time that you can do this? Thanx in advance for any info.

scduckman

08-11-2002, 02:00 PM

The Disney excursion sheet says the parasailing starts at 9 a m and runs every hour. I would think the last one would be at 3 because everyone has to be aboard by 4:30.

prymsu

08-11-2002, 03:28 PM

thanx for the info. I am trying to decide if I want to cut back on beach time and give this a try...

Ashley24

08-11-2002, 07:01 PM

For those who got their excursion info, did you already pay your final payment?
Ann

MickeyMagic

08-11-2002, 07:26 PM

Yes, the final payment was due at the time of booking since we were using our $99 vouchers. This is the first time I have actually received this in the mail. You can go to the DCL website and get the information (but I remember having to search a bit to find it).

scduckman - I cannot believe that your DW would consider doing the parasailing. If you want to join her, we'd be happy to watch your DD and take some pictures for you. Let us know...

scduckman

08-12-2002, 05:16 AM

I was the one to mention doing the parasailing. I asked DW if she had any interest. She has a week to decide.

SC Minnie

08-12-2002, 06:55 AM

You are really putting on the spot now!!!!:rolleyes:

MickeyMagic

08-12-2002, 07:15 AM

I find this to be a giant step for the lady that was hesitant to try new menu items! :teeth: I admire you for even considering it. I'm still trying to work up the nerve to try RnR at MGM!

SC Minnie

08-12-2002, 07:34 AM

RnR! Catherine rode that 3 times this past June!

I still have a few days to decide about the parasailing.

scduckman

08-12-2002, 07:08 PM

MickeyMagic, I love the reference to SCMinnie being afraid to try new menu items. Even she got a kick out of that one. We're both anxious to hear about Disneyland.

Ashley24

08-12-2002, 07:20 PM

Dh and I just made ressies for the Dolphin swim at 1:00. Anyone else doing this??? Anyone else already try this? It sounds like fun to me!
Ann

MickeyMagic

08-12-2002, 07:43 PM

Ashley24 - We did the dolphin swim back a couple years ago and loved it! Our group was my sister, her DS11, my DD9, and me. It is quite the thrill, especially when you realize you are in the water touching and playing with dolphins. The grand finale is when one or two dolphins push you across the water.

Bring your credit cards! There is a lot to buy if you want to. We bought the video and decided on buying a photo album. You need to decide beforehand if you want to buy the photo album (and I remember it was pretty pricey). The photographer makes sure to get pics of you and your group for each type of dolphin interaction and then arranges the pics in a photo album. I am so glad we decided to buy it. We look at it all the time.

We also bought the video. The thing with the video is it will include all members that were at the swim at that time of day (around 10 people). You can view it after the dolphin swim and then decide if you want to purchase it or not. It's fun to watch. You can hear some of the things people are saying in your group, so be careful what you say! Our video has a guy yelling that he was losing his suit when the dolphins were pushing him! However, there was no visual evidence of this on the video.
;)

There is also a shop with t-shirts, postcards, etc.

Let me know if you have specific questions, and I'll try to answer them.

MickeyMagic

08-12-2002, 07:46 PM

scduckman - 8 days till San Diego and Disneyland!! You may hear more about the Disneyland Hotel's swimming pool than Disneyland if their heat wave continues. It's been in the mid to upper 90's!!!

Ashley24

08-13-2002, 07:06 AM

Can you give me a ballpark figure for the photo album? It sounds like something I would like BUT would like to budget for it! Thanks!
Ann

scduckman

08-18-2002, 07:02 AM

Just a reminder, we can book excursions on Monday.

prymsu

08-18-2002, 11:31 AM

I called and you can do it today for booking excursions...

Ashley24

08-18-2002, 12:49 PM

Am I the only one who has not received their excursion information booklet in the mail????
Ann

prymsu

08-18-2002, 01:06 PM

I would recommend going to the DCL site, and checking out the excursions. Then you can decide on if you want to prebook before something is sold out...

Dave or Barb might have excursions listed with their prices on their sites.

www.dcltribute.com

www.*****************

albiats

08-18-2002, 03:03 PM

I'm going to wait until we're onboard to book the Castaway Cay 'getaway package'. I booked thru AAA and we can get a 10% discount on ordinary rentals, as well as the free refillable drink mug, as perks.

Since they have a lot of snorkle and float equipment at Castaway Cay, I think it's safe to wait to book it. I didn't get mucj use out of it on one cruise because the weather was drizzly and a little chilly one year, so I'll also have the benefit of getting a close-in weather report before booking. On that cruise, the weather wasn't bad enough for DCL to refund the cost, but it was enough for my DW and I to not want to do it.

I am lightyears away from considering the parasail experience SCMinnie, but I admire your courage :wave: . I think my insides would be doing too much of this : :bounce: , and the color would be accurate too.

SC Minnie

08-19-2002, 07:28 AM

I think I will try the parasailing:rolleyes: . If we can get a time BEFORE lunch!:cool:

prymsu

08-19-2002, 08:35 AM

SC Minnie, my friend and I are confirmed at the 9 a.m. parasailing excursion. We are both a little nervous, but we figure go for it!!! Why don't you try to go the same time as us, so that we can all be nervous together!!!

Also, the AAA discount is not good for parasailing, because that is considered a non-motorized sport, so we don't get a discount on that...

SC Minnie

08-19-2002, 08:58 AM

Thanks prymsu.

I'll have DH check to see want is still available. I would rather go early in the day and be able to relax the rest of the day:smooth:

I would also hate to 'loose' my lunch!

prymsu

08-19-2002, 09:18 AM

That is why we choose the 9 a.m. Figured it would give us the remainder of the day to relax, and I think we will be spending the day over at the adult beach.

scduckman

08-19-2002, 09:21 AM

Okay, we're set for 9 A M. Better eat a light breakfast SCMinnie!

pal2pluto

08-19-2002, 09:29 AM

anyone up for a banana boat ride?

MickeyMagic

08-19-2002, 09:34 AM

Some brave souls in this group! This will be me... :wave:

SC Minnie

08-19-2002, 09:39 AM

We might be starting on the Konk Koolers a little early this trip!:jester:

prymsu

08-19-2002, 10:20 AM

It would be loads of fun to do this excursion with all DIS members. Since there are four of us already confirmed for the six spots at 9 a.m., SC Minnie should be sure to make her ressies today!!!

SC Minnie

08-19-2002, 10:25 AM

prymsu- DH aka scduckman got a ressie for the 9:00 am

It will be fun if we are all on the same boat- aren't there 2 boats that go out at a time for the parasailing?

In Jan DISers had most of the Golden Eagle Catamaran excursion booked. It was much more fun knowing most of the people.

prymsu

08-19-2002, 11:04 AM

Not sure about the two boats thing. I think I read on the paper that there were only six slots for each time available. This should really be fun, and I am really looking forward to it!!! Then afterwards we may all need to stop and get a konk cooler!!!:Pinkbounc

Ashley24

08-19-2002, 12:06 PM

I just made ressies for the 10:00 slot for my dh and me. It sounds like fun!!! Anyone else have a 10:00 slot???
Ann

prymsu

08-19-2002, 06:37 PM

I was out on Barb's site, www.***************** and noticed that there are indeed two boats doing the parasailing at the same time due to popular demand...

SC Minnie

08-20-2002, 07:06 AM

I thought I had read somewhere about the two boats at a time- it may have been from Barb's site too.

SC Minnie

08-26-2002, 08:07 AM

Bumping up-

This had gotten buried all the way back on page 7!

prymsu

08-26-2002, 09:10 AM

I sure wish we would get our documents!!! It shouldn't be too much longer, however I already know that I will be in room 8000.

SC Minnie

08-26-2002, 03:44 PM

I just read the thread where some early Oct cruisers just received their docs. Our can't be too far away!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

I don't remember what room we ended up with- I am thinking it was a Cat 6 GTY. Maybe we will get an upgrade-- NOT;)

pal2pluto

08-26-2002, 03:59 PM

Seeing how they've extended the "trial period" for the earlier dining times, I wonder if they will extend it yet again until our cruise.......I'm just about to change to the later dining times no matter what. This time, we are cruising only with our older dd(11) and leaving the younger ds(3) at home, so we could easily eat later and stay awake later.............can't wait:bounce: can't wait:bounce: can't wait:bounce:

prymsu

08-26-2002, 04:37 PM

I called and asked about this a couple of weeks ago. What I was told at that time was that the dining times would not be the trial times, except that was subject to change, but as of two weeks ago the regular times were in place for our cruise.

pal2pluto

08-26-2002, 05:06 PM

Woohoo:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc happy dance!!!

I finally called and made banana boat excursions for the 3 of us. Also, went ahead and changed our dining to the later......we'll sample room service or make sure we get to try those chicken fingers to tide us until the late seating!

Prymsu..........I keep "following" your posts to keep a track of how many days!

Well, I'm off to write a letter to each of my dd(11) teachers letting them know of the cruise.....then I guess I ought to seek them out for a face to face.............fingers crossed!

prymsu

08-26-2002, 06:09 PM

I bought my lime green ribbon today, and will be getting it ready to tie on my stuff soon! I am so glad we don't have too much longer to go.

If anyone gets your docs, please post on this thread so the rest of us can be in anticipation of receiving our docs!

prymsu

08-26-2002, 06:10 PM

oh, i just had another thought. Does anyone want to sit together at late dinner? If so, we should make those arrangements to link dinner ressies together. My friend Pat and I would love to share dinner with other DIS folks...just an idea...

scduckman

08-26-2002, 06:29 PM

Prymsu, we're already linked with MickeyMagic and her DD 10, It would be myslef, SCMinnie and DD8. If you want to link up our ressie number is 21235223.

Tom

prymsu

08-26-2002, 07:21 PM

would love to. We are doing late seating. Is this what you have?

SC Minnie

08-27-2002, 07:09 AM

Yes, we have late seating. It will be nice having a large table of DISers. We met MickeyMagic and DD in Jan at dinner- didn't know we were fellow DISers until halfway through dinner! Our servers thought we knew each other before the cruise.

I picked up a spool of lime green ribbon the other week. It was the closest thing I could find to lime green anyway.:rolleyes: It is safely packed in the 'cruise box' ready to be tied onto everything:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

:cool:

prymsu

08-27-2002, 08:45 AM

OK well if you don't mind, I will go ahead and have our dinner ressies linked to yours. I know the night in Nassau we will probably plan on Palos.

prymsu

08-27-2002, 08:55 AM

I have called and got our dinner ressies linked. It will sure be nice to be able to visit with you at dinner! thanx for letting us join you!

Ashley24

08-29-2002, 07:35 PM

Hi! I just found out that I was assigned a cat 12 room. I booked with a guarantee cat 12 status and was REALLY hoping for an upgrade. Since I didn't get one, I decided to go ahead and pay for the room I REALLY wanted anyway...Navigator's Verandah! I was just checking and our ship is very full! Looks like there is only a couple of rooms left. I called today around 5:00 after seeing on travelocity's website that there were 2 cat. 7's available which haven't shown up as available for at least a week. I called to upgrade and they were already gone. Sure enough, I checked their website and there were no cat. 7's showing. Anyway, I checked again about an hour ago and there were 2 rooms on the website again. I called like mad and one was left! If I thought there would be one left when we arrived at port I would wait to upgrade to get a possibly better price but since there aren't that many of those rooms in the first place, I decided to grab it while I can.
Anyone been in one of these rooms or been on the 7th floor? We are in room 7628, which is really close to the secret verandah area at the back of the ship! Any info is appreciated! I am SO excited!
Ann

pal2pluto

08-29-2002, 08:15 PM

ann.........we'll be close to you in 7623!(cat. 11). Good for you that you did the upgrade yourself...........I believe you should always go for what you want. Less than 50 days!!! woohoo!!

Ashley24

08-30-2002, 04:39 AM

Kris,
You're right! We are just a few doors down from you! I am so excited! Now I just need to get the courage to tell my boss that I won't be at work on Thursday and Friday! Once I get that done, I'm going to be barely containable! :Pinkbounc
Ann

pal2pluto

08-30-2002, 03:01 PM

Yeah, I'm kinda dreading telling my dd(11)'s teachers.........she's in 6th grade and we need to contact 8 teachers this time! I don't think dh has told work yet either........hmmmmmmmm.

SC Minnie

08-30-2002, 03:14 PM

I haven't told DD's teacher yet either. She will only miss a day and a half - the Friday were are on the cruise is a teacher workday. She is only on 3rd grade this year but I don't think she will miss much being gone for 1 day.:rolleyes:

We plan on picking her up at school before they go to lunch and start driving to the Radisson.:Pinkbounc DH and I have already informed work that we will not be there those days.:)

Ashley24

08-30-2002, 03:21 PM

Well, I AM a teacher! LOL! I am taking a personal day on Friday and calling in sick Thursday (which happens to be a half day for the students) but I thought it would be best to tell the principal so I don't feel so guilty! What do I say if I come back with a tan or sunburn? From the fever??? LOL!
What would you do???
I keep telling myself that family comes first and I am a VERY dedicated hard working teacher so I shouldn't feel so bad! If I was your child's teacher, I would have no problem at all saying "Have a great trip!"
;) Any advice???
Ann

pal2pluto

08-30-2002, 03:31 PM

ann..........you don't have to convice me that family is important! What memories will be made, and kids learn so much when traveling! I'm not familiar with my daughters teachers yet, so I don't quite know what their feelings are..........I guess I'll find out soon enough!

Ashley24

09-01-2002, 09:43 AM

Yeah! I was reading over my teacher's contract and was doing a happy dance when I read that all teachers get TWO personal days! I always thought it was one! Now I don't feel nearly as guilty for taking off work! I will be leaving right after the students are dismissed on Wednesday, flying to Orlando and staying at the Hyatt!!!! I am so excited! Of course, I still have to let my boss know but I can't see a reason why he would have a problem with it! YEAH!!!!!
Ann

albiats

09-01-2002, 06:57 PM

I'm not an 'active' expert on this anymore because I'm retired now, but I have always thought that a person needs to have a break from work now and then, and especially if you are a good worker, you deserve a reward. We all need to recharge the batteries now and then and it's great to be able to do something enjoyable and special. It isn't good if you abuse the privilege.

You shouldn't have to be in a position for your employer to make you feel guilty about taking some days off of work, and especially when they get advance notice so they can prepare for it.

The year before I retired, my manager was unhappy with me because I took time off for two short surgeries. In August I needed to have my gall bladder removed (the short version, not the long one) and then in October, I injured my knee and had to have arthroscopic surgery. He said 'well, I certainly expect that this will take care of your problems, won't it?' I said sure, unless I have another injury or illness. And by the way, I'll be taking my last two weeks of vacation at the end of December. I think he thought I should forfeit my vacation time, but fortunately, the company didn't have any such rule.

I may not have injured my knee on 'company time' but I'm very sure that my gall bladder went bad while I was working. lol

just my opinion

dbcruise

09-01-2002, 07:25 PM

Has anyone got their documents yet ? they should start arriving anytime now for those of us who have our air . Thats makes it seem all the more real . See everybody soon .

Ashley24

09-01-2002, 07:30 PM

I booked through Travelocity and still haven't gotten my excursion info! Of course, I really don't need it but if I did, I wouldn't be very happy right now! I hope my docs come on time!
Ann

prymsu

09-02-2002, 05:37 AM

I haven't gotten my docs yet, but I did read on another thread that someone on the 10/10 cruise did receive their documents. Ours can't be too far off in coming to us! Yippee!

SC Minnie

09-03-2002, 06:57 AM

I would think some of us should start getting docs late this week. Just going by the times earlier Oct cruiser have received theirs.

I can hardly wait!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

pal2pluto

09-03-2002, 04:21 PM

It's been a while, so here's what we've got so far:

pal2pluto.....Kris (me ;) ), DH Roger, DD Jessica (11)
prymsu........Sue, and her friend Pat
perdidobay.......Jo, DH Danny
Mickeymagic....Sue, DD Alysha (10)
scduckman/scminnie...Tom, Mona, DD Catherine (8)
coach.........Mike, DW Susan, DD Amy, DS Chris
Cindirae1.....Cindi, DS(14), DS(10), Grampa and friend
Albiats.........Al, DW Bonnie, DD Carie, DSIL, DGD Emily (10) DGD Kate (12)
dbcruise.......Doreen, DD Kenya (8)
Ashley24.......Ann, DH Cliff

Are we missing anyone?

Plans are to meet above the sailaway party on deck 10 above the Goofy/Family Pool, above the stage end.......(but which side.....above arcade or common grounds?)

Coach

09-03-2002, 04:33 PM

Sorry but I forgot to list our names....

Coach..... Mike
DW......... Susan
DD ......... Amy
DS ......... Chris

40 Days till The Beach Club
44 Days till the Wonder

Coach

pal2pluto

09-03-2002, 04:39 PM

Thanks Coach!:cool:

prymsu

09-03-2002, 04:45 PM

looks like we have quite a crew on our sailing. It should be loads of fun, and thankfully we are on the down hill side of waiting for our wonderful vacations! I am really looking forward to meeting everyone!

dbcruise

09-03-2002, 08:23 PM

Did not get my documents today but got a letter from TA with a Disney shore excursion booklet and a letter saying you could book them on line . Will call the office tomorrow to see if the rest of documents are in Because I usually get all this stuff together .See you all soon .

SC Minnie

09-04-2002, 07:17 AM

I hope everyone has gotten their lime green ribbon!

albiats

09-04-2002, 11:18 AM

My DW got some for us from Joann Fabrics and we're all set.

No word about Documents from our TA at AAA South, but I haven't called her.

perdidobay

09-04-2002, 12:26 PM

just so everyone knows:D
My name is Jo and DH's is Danny!
I will look for everyone on deck 10 (on whatever side you're on!)
Funny thing..... yesterday I just saw our old next door neighbor who had moved to Orlando last fall, he and his wife are going on a Carnival cruise Oct 17 -20! Sure enough, they will be in Nassau the same time we are:cool: We really miss them, they are a super nice couple.

pal2pluto

09-04-2002, 01:18 PM

Thanks Jo! Updated the info!!

MickeyMagic

09-04-2002, 08:52 PM

Hi all!

I'm back from a great vacation of 4 days in San Diego and 6 days in Disneyland. It's hard to believe I'll be leaving in a little over 5 weeks again. I could get used to this!

prysmu - welcome to our dinner table! A large group will be fun. It'll be nice to hear what everyone did with their day and get suggestions for the next trip! The late seating worked really well for us in January and I think it will be perfect with the shorter cruise - we can make the most out of our days.

I'm looking forward to our DIS meet and have my lime green ribbons all set from the last cruise.

prymsu

09-05-2002, 05:38 AM

Mickey Magic, looking forward to meeting you too! This is the first time I have ever done late seating (mostly because Dakota isn't going) and I am really looking forward to having the extra time to enjoy the day before dinner. It won't be long now...

SC Minnie

09-05-2002, 06:51 AM

Welcome back MickeyMagic!!!:Pinkbounc

Glad to hear you had a great time in CA. Looking forward to seeing you and DD next month!

prymsu

09-07-2002, 01:57 PM

bumping up...

Ashley24

09-07-2002, 06:50 PM

I'm just curious...Who is going on the Wonder for the first time on Oct. 17? How many Disney cruises have the rest of you done?
This is my second Disney cruise, both on the Wonder.
Ann

perdidobay

09-07-2002, 07:09 PM

this will be my second Disney Cruise too....the first was in Jan 02 on the Wonder:D

dbcruise

09-07-2002, 07:24 PM

We did magic in Jan now this is our first on Wonder .

albiats

09-07-2002, 10:19 PM

My DW and I have sailed three times on the Wonder and once on the Magic. We have a 7 day booked for January '03 on the Magic for the Western itinerary. We also sailed once on one fo the Carnival 'Fun Ships' and will not be booking that again.

We are bringing our DD(28) and her family in a separate cabin and it will be their first cruise. They are getting to be very excited about it.

scduckman

09-08-2002, 07:13 AM

We're the same as dbcruise. We did the Magic in January and this will be our first on the Wonder.

prymsu

09-08-2002, 07:15 AM

My family also cruised on the Magic this past January. This will be my first time on the Wonder.

pal2pluto

09-08-2002, 01:39 PM

There were 4 of us on the Magic in January......and 3 this trip. We decided to let ds(3) at home w/grandparents so dh and I can possibly do some "adult" things while dd(11) is in the club. ;)

MickeyMagic

09-08-2002, 04:48 PM

This will be our first time on the Wonder. We have been on 3 previous DCL cruises, 3-day in August 1999, 4-day in March 2000, and 7-day in January 2002, but they were all aboard the Disney Magic. We're looking forward to being on her sister ship, the Disney Wonder!

albiats

09-09-2002, 11:32 PM

It looks like our cruise has been fully booked. I just tried to check the prices and it wouldn't let me look at anything with one or two children between the ages of 3 and 12. When I tried with just two adults, it looked like it was going to display the available cabins and then said 'oops, this date is no longer available'.

I reported this on another thread, but my TA called and said my cruise docs are in and I can come in and verify them and pick them up anytime now. I'm going to get them on Tuesday.

It's getting closer now!

prymsu

09-10-2002, 05:32 AM

guess i will break down and bug my TA today and see if ours have come in. YIPPEE!!!

SC Minnie

09-10-2002, 07:00 AM

Ours should be in any day now too!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

MickeyMagic

09-10-2002, 02:00 PM

Guess who was just here? The Fed-Ex man with cruise docs in hand! Funny thing - I was on the phone with Disney purchasing tix to MNSSHP for 10-11-02 when the doorbell rang and the docs were delivered.

I told the girl on the phone - it's a Disney day!!

pal2pluto

09-10-2002, 03:51 PM

I hugged the FedEx guy today:) :) :)

perdidobay

09-10-2002, 04:50 PM

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: Yes! I feel the excitement in the air:D

Ashley24

09-10-2002, 04:53 PM

For those of you who got your docs, who is your travel agent? I went through travelocity and still haven't gotten my excursion info! I called about it and was told that they THOUGHT that Disney does their excursion booking online plus on the ship. Are they ever wrong, or what???
Ann

prymsu

09-10-2002, 05:20 PM

Yippee Skippee, I got a call from my TA (AAA) late this afternoon and my documents are in. Guess where i will be going in the morning?

scduckman

09-10-2002, 06:02 PM

Ours came today too:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

What deck is everyone on? We are on deck 5 this time.

We booked direct through Disney this time.

prymsu

09-10-2002, 06:18 PM

we are in room 8000, which i think is on deck 8. We are the last room forward before the bridge, and i believe we are under the spa...

pal2pluto

09-10-2002, 07:24 PM

We booked directly through Disney ($99 cruise).

We're in 7623, just a few doors down from secret deck 7!!!;)

albiats

09-10-2002, 08:52 PM

We have two cabins on deck 6.

We picked up the Docs from the TA at the AAA South office.

I read through them and everything seems in order. We have the two cabins we were supposed to have, we have the Main Seating for dinner.

I also checked to make sure that I have the 'AAA Diamond' page in the documents so that I can get the refillable mugs and the other discount benefits without additional hassle. On other DCL cruises, the page was missing and I had to make phone calls and go to two different locations before they would give me the mugs.

Soon I'll be seeing the sunset and then the moon over the harbor at Nassau! :teeth:

MickeyMagic

09-10-2002, 09:54 PM

We booked directly through DCL. We are on deck 5 and will be watching the view through our 'secret porthole.'

Ashley24

09-11-2002, 04:19 AM

We are on deck 7 in a Navigator's Verandah. Just me and dh! I can't wait!!!!
Ann

perdidobay

09-11-2002, 12:14 PM

DH and I are on deck 5...
in the Barb& Tony suite;)

Ashley24

09-11-2002, 04:07 PM

Anyone else get their travel docs???
Ann

Coach

09-11-2002, 07:00 PM

Dear Prymsu,

Just wanted you to know that my family and I will be just a few doors down from you. We're in cabin #8006. Hope to see you and all the other DIS members at the sail away party.

Still wait'n for the Docs...

Coach

leslieh

09-11-2002, 08:12 PM

I talked to an agent at DCL about this cruise with cast member discounts, he said its highly unlikely its just about a full ship? What is going on, we have a 1 day off of school on friday but thats it? We did the same cruise in 99 wasnt full by no means.

prymsu

09-11-2002, 08:24 PM

could be because of all the folks that are sailing at that time due to the $99 vouchers...that is just my guess.

prymsu

09-11-2002, 08:25 PM

Wow Coach, we will for sure be running into you and your family!

We don't have long to wait now...

dbcruise

09-11-2002, 09:03 PM

TA from AAA called yesterday 9-10 that are doc's are in But I have to wait untl tomorrow to pick them up when I have time . One month to go . See you all soon .

Coach

09-12-2002, 07:14 PM

I got a call from my wife at work this afternoon and she said she just got off the phone with our T.A. and that our cruise docs just came in. I rushed right over after work and picked them up. My DW couldn't wait for me to get home so we could go over them.
Yeah, we're psyched... we're psyched!
For those of you who are counting down till your docs arrive, believe me, it’s worth the wait.
All the planning you’ve done, all the questions you’ve asked and all the posts you’ve read here on this board have all been worth it.
See ya all on the Wonder....

Coach

MickeyMagic

09-12-2002, 09:39 PM

Coach

I'm with you - it's sooo exciting to get those docs in hand! I read on another board you are going to WDW before the cruise. My DD10 and I will also be at WDW beforehand. We're staying at VWL - how about you?

SC Minnie

09-13-2002, 08:00 AM

LESS THAN 5 WEEKS NOW:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

(Can't you tell we are getting a little excited?)

Ashley24

09-13-2002, 05:14 PM

Yeah!!!!! I got my docs today!!!! I am smiling from ear to ear!!!
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
Ann

pal2pluto

09-13-2002, 05:59 PM

Isn't it fun!!!!!

Well, I just got a phone call from our airlines....actually it was on our answering machine......re: changing flight times :rolleyes: I'm not sure what that means. We currently have the first flight out of Harrisburg, PA on the day of our cruise, getting us to MCO at 10am.......keep fingers crossed.......................

prymsu

09-13-2002, 06:51 PM

I hope you don't have a change...let us know if you are worried about getting any ressies if you times change, and maybe someone on this sailing can take care of those things for you.

pal2pluto

09-14-2002, 06:21 AM

whew!!! Good news...........they've only changed our flight times on USAir by 1 hour.....we'll be getting in by 11am! I know we are sparring with time by coming in the day of the cruise, but this is our only option right now. I think that I read on another thread that someone on Delta also had their flight times changed.....is this something the airlines do frequently?

Ashley24

09-14-2002, 11:19 AM

I must have too much time on my hands (NOT!) but I was checking the occupancy levels of the Wonder cruises that come before ours and none are as crowded as ours. Ours is sold out, as of last night. Does anyone know why ours is booked and the others are not nearly as full?
Ann

pal2pluto

09-14-2002, 11:32 AM

I had gotten that impression, too. But I expected the week before to be fuller w/Columbus day and everything! I've no idea..............

Ashley24

09-16-2002, 07:19 PM

Wanting to bump us up so I'll share my newest reason for happiness! As I've mentioned before, I am a teacher and had to get approval from the superintendent for taking two personal days. Today the signed approval letter came! Now I can really feel completely excited about the trip! My dh was teasing that my youngest dd would have to take my place if the superintendent didn't give her approval. No way! I'm going!:bounce:
Ann

pal2pluto

09-16-2002, 07:23 PM

That's great Ann!

Get this.......the form that my dd needed to get all the teachers to sign.............she lost it!!!!!! BUT, tomorrow night is open house, and we will get their signatures again, which gives me a good reason to introduce myself to each of them, too.

MickeyMagic

09-16-2002, 09:11 PM

Thanks for reminding me! I just sent an e-mail to my DD's teacher explaining she would be missing a couple days of school. I sure hope I don't get a nasty reply!

perdidobay

09-17-2002, 10:55 AM

:bounce: bumpimg up for TinkerKat to read.............:bounce:

perdidobay

09-17-2002, 10:55 AM

:bounce: bumping up for TinkerKat to read.............:bounce:

scduckman

09-17-2002, 11:08 AM

It doesn't take long for this thread to get buried. I assume everyone has seen that the dining times have changed back to the later times. With second seating I didn't mind the earlier time change so much but I would have been very upset if we had first seating at 5:30. That's just too early for the days you're at a port.

TinkerKat

09-18-2002, 02:01 AM

Thanks for the Bump!

Yea, these threads sure get buried quick!
Question... what are the dining times change to?
In September, we went with the flow and had late seating.
But this time traveling with MOM who no way can hold out until
8:00pm for dinner...

Looking for those lime green ribbons... I do have a LIME green
7 dwarfs t-shirt though :)

Kathy

scduckman

09-18-2002, 04:00 AM

Based upon posts on other threads, the early seating has gone back to 6 and the late seating is 8:30.

pal2pluto

09-18-2002, 06:15 AM

Tinkerkat.......this is for your benefit.....

Our cast of characters include:

prymsu........Sue, and her friend Pat
perdidobay.......Jo, DH Danny
Mickeymagic....Sue, DD Alysha (10)
scduckman/scminnie...Tom, Mona, DD Catherine (8)
coach.........Mike, DW Susan, DD Amy, DS Chris
Cindirae1.....Cindi, DS(14), DS(10), Grampa and friend
Albiats.........Al, DW Bonnie, DD Carie, DSIL, DGD Emily (10) DGD Kate (12)
dbcruise.......Doreen, DD Kenya (8)
Ashley24.......Ann, DH Cliff
Tinkerkat.......Kathy, DMom, DS Christian (5)
pal2pluto......Kris (me ;) ), DH Roger, DD Jessica (11)

Are we missing anyone?

Plans are to meet above the sailaway party on deck 10 above the Goofy/Family Pool, above the stage end.......

TinkerKat

09-18-2002, 08:11 AM

I'm back, I am sailing with my mom and DS Christian 5 years old!
Wow it really is a big group!
Kathy

pal2pluto

09-18-2002, 09:03 AM

Thanks for the info kathy!:cool: When did you cruise in January? Certainly there is someone on this cruise that went when we went......magic january 12?????????

scduckman

09-18-2002, 11:55 AM

We were January 19th along with MickeyMagic and her DD. It seems a lot longer than 8 months.

MickeyMagic

09-18-2002, 01:43 PM

Oh my gosh, scduckman; it's only been 8 months since our cruise? And to think you've been to WDW since then, and we've been to WDW and Disneyland since then and we're all going on another DCL cruise in a month. It sure sounds like we're living the high life, doesn't it?

scduckman

09-18-2002, 04:22 PM

It's been a lot of fun in the past 8 months. But after this cruise our next one isn't until March 2004 when we do the Western hopefully. We're guessing when DD will have spring break. We won't know for sure until probably April of 2003 but we went ahead and booked now.

MickeyMagic

09-18-2002, 09:09 PM

Since I have my docs, it must be time to start my packing list!!

I'm wondering how 'fancy' other 10-17-02 cruisers are planning to dress for dinner at Triton's. I'm debating between a couple dresses but neither one is terribly fancy. I've read that the 3-day cruise is more casual, but I still plan to dress up to some extent for Triton's. What's everyone else planning?

MickeyMagic

09-18-2002, 09:35 PM

scduckman

Yeah, it will be tough to get back to reality! I did buy a lottery ticket today, so there's a minute chance I can continue to support my newly-found travel habbit!

TinkerKat

09-18-2002, 09:52 PM

Mickey Magic, It is a lot more casual. However for those ever happy to take a family photo folks... there were some pretty decked out families on board!
As long as you comfortable :) On our Sept. Cruise, Phyliss (Nat's mom) and I kept joking about our "Dinner shoes" Just the right height to walk in and look all dolled up. But definately Shoes for Sitting only! 30 minutes after dinner we were scrambling for the sneaker comfort zone:)

SCDuckman.... You're really going to look like that Donald duck after this cruise! You should price out your presently booked cruise with what they are offering while we are sailing! In September they were giving some great rates if you booked while on board! I'm looking to book a Western as well! But 2004
my oldest son graduates H.S. so I'll probably try for late spring this year.
Gosh I am so psyched!
Kathy

scduckman

09-19-2002, 04:45 AM

TinkerKat, we'll definitely check out what they're offering. We wanted to go ahead and book now to grab one of the secret porthole rooms. The price has jumped $300 in six weeks so I'm curious as to what they'll offer onboard.

MickeyMagic, you'll have to wait a few days for scminnie's response on Triton's. She's out of town this week so it's DD and myself for 5 days.

MickeyMagic

09-19-2002, 07:21 AM

I just read that Disney has brought back EE. Also, the longer hours and nightly entertainment for MK have been extended into October while we are there. This is going to be a great trip!!!

TinkerKat

09-19-2002, 10:43 PM

Mickey Magic, Do tell! What extended hours are they offering?
For any fellow cruisers staying in town after the Cruise... I was pleasantly surprised when I called Guest services to inquire about tickets for the beloved and always sold out "Mickey's not so scarey Halloween party!" And was able to order them. As of
Tuesday they were still available. I go Sunday night the 20th.
Kathy

MickeyMagic

09-20-2002, 07:30 AM

This is taken from Deb Wills' website (www.wdwig.com)

CHANGES AT WDW --BREAKING STORY

Beginning October 1: "Extra Magic Hour" -- one theme park will open an hour early every day to resort guests. Here's the schedule:

Sunday - Magic Kingdom
Monday - Disney's Animal Kingdom
Tuesday - Disney-MGM Studios
Wednesday - Epcot®
Thursday - Magic Kingdom
Friday - Disney's Animal Kingdom
Saturday - Disney-MGM Studios

Character Caravan will be discontinued

Beauty and the Beast show reverts to daily schedule!

Hunchback of Notre Dame show at MGM to close on September 28th.
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There's plenty of discussion on the new EE (Extra Magic Hour) over on the Theme Parks Attractions & Strategies board.

We are going to WDW a few days before the cruise, and will be using the Extra Magic Hour. We are going to MNSSHP on 10-11-02 as Cruella De Vil and dalmation puppy. I think it will really be fun!!

scduckman

09-20-2002, 07:51 PM

This is SC Minnie using the home computer:p

Just got back from a business trip-

Not sure yet what I am going to pack for Tritons. I was thinking of a nice skirt and top but I kind of wanted to get family pictures made for Christmas on the cruise- what to do, what to do:rolleyes:

icevinson

09-20-2002, 11:59 PM

Well I found were I belong! Before I cruised in jan I was on this chat line and people where setting up meets I had every intions of making a meet but got caught in the excitement and never did.After the cruise I wish i made one. I will be watching for lime green ribons forsure this time. Boy the $99 cruise is great it gave me the oportunity to take my 3 sisters on this cruise with out our kids. I felt a little guilty not takeing my dd and my ds.But I tought this was a chance to do something with my sisters that we will probly never be able to do again. Boy I cant wait booked a room at Atlantis today. I tell ya Disney Cruise Line Rocks.:jester: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :jester: :smooth:

pal2pluto

09-21-2002, 06:22 AM

Order another round!!!! We got another guest!:jester:
icevinson, this is for you........wanna join up???

Our cast of characters include:

prymsu........Sue, and her friend Pat
perdidobay.......Jo, DH Danny
Mickeymagic....Sue, DD Alysha (10)
scduckman/scminnie...Tom, Mona, DD Catherine (8)
coach.........Mike, DW Susan, DD Amy, DS Chris
Cindirae1.....Cindi, DS(14), DS(10), Grampa and friend
Albiats.........Al, DW Bonnie, DD Carie, DSIL, DGD Emily (10) DGD Kate (12)
dbcruise.......Doreen, DD Kenya (8)
Ashley24.......Ann, DH Cliff
Tinkerkat.......Kathy, DMom, DS Christian (5)
icevinson.......Vinson, (sis) Annette, (sis) Diana, (niece) Raelene
pal2pluto......Kris (me ;) ), DH Roger, DD Jessica (11)

Are we missing anyone?

Plans are to meet above the sailaway party on deck 10 above the Goofy/Family Pool, above the stage end....... [/B]

icevinson

09-21-2002, 12:30 PM

Iam in ds annette ds diana dn raelene its getting closer

pal2pluto

09-21-2002, 03:46 PM

Thanks Vinson........and Welcome!!!! Looking forward to meeting everyone!:cool:

MickeyMagic

09-23-2002, 09:43 PM

Who else has reservations at Comfort Suite or Atlantis? I'm starting to second-guess my decision to spend the day at Atlantis. A relaxing day on the Wonder doesn't sound like a bad idea, either. And I could use the money saved from my CS reservation for a spa treatment.

I have another post, asking for opinions on Atlantis versus staying on the Wonder. Hopefully, I'll be able to make the right decision for me after hearing advice from others.

TinkerKat

09-23-2002, 11:02 PM

Mickey Magic, this is my two cents. In September we chose NOT to go to Atlantis.

It was the best decision I made. My Three Day wonder was way more relaxing than the 7 day wonder. No TIME TAbles! Other than dinner.

It poured on Atlantis day and I gotta tell ya, DH & I were quite happy to be on the ship as we watched the billowing clouds work they way throughtout the island. Instead, we snatched up a newly vacated Hot Tub, grabbed some drinks.. and RELAXED!

This time I'm going with DS (5) and well I rather check him into Club and treat myself to Spa! One night's cost in Atlantis is two Spa treatments for me.
I guess if like Sue, I had someone to split cost of room. But I am looking forward to the SPA!
Kathy

prymsu

09-24-2002, 05:41 AM

We do have a room booked at Atlantis. I am really having second thoughts about this too. I am not paying for the room. My friend Pat wanted to go there in the worst way, so she insisted, and this is her treat. I keep trying to give her subtle hints that it probably won't be worth the money, but she doesn't care. Since she has never been on a cruise before, I feel like if she really wants to do this, I am going to say OK, let's go for it, especially since she is insisting it is her treat.

There is a possibility now that I may not even be able to go on the cruise. My mother has just been diagnosed with cancer, and she is not doing well. I am really torn between going and not going.

I thought i would wait and see if closer to time she is feeling better. If not, I may have to cancel the trip altogether. Aren't i awful for not just going ahead and canceling right now...I feel like i may need this trip to prepare for the long haul. I have been working and going to school full time, so i really need the break, but now i am not so sure what to do...

Ashley24

09-24-2002, 05:48 AM

That's funny about reconsidering your Atlantis day because I am doing the same with my dolphin swim! I know it will be fun but it's expensive and then I won't have that full day on the ship either! The three days go by just too fast!
Ann

Ashley24

09-24-2002, 05:51 AM

Sue,
I am sorry about your mom! I respect your decision about waiting to see how she is doing. You are right about needing the time on the cruise for the long haul ahead. Do you live by your mom?
Ann

pal2pluto

09-24-2002, 06:08 AM

Sue.....{{{{{hugs}}}}} and prayers for you and your family. This is a difficult decision. What would your mom want you to do? What feels "right" in your gut? When you make your decision, don't doubt it or regret it...........again....{{{hugs}}} and prayers.................

MickeyMagic

09-24-2002, 07:29 AM

Sue, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I am sure you are having a hard time coping and then also trying to decide what to do about the cruise. I don't think you're terrible for waiting to cancel the cruise. Depending upon your mother's treatment course, you may want to spend the few days on the cruise. How does your mother feel about you going?

Just before last Christmas, my brother was diagnosed with colon cancer and it was a horrible shock. The initial surgery was fairly radical and the assessment was not good. He had 6 months of chemotherapy - one treatment each month. Each month he had one week where he felt absolutely terrible, another where he wasn't up to par, and two good weeks. It got to the point where he could plan things around his good weeks. He has just returned to work and we hope all is well.

I can empathize with the devastation that comes with the diagnosis of cancer in a family member. I would wait and see what your mother wants you to do and what her treatment plan will be. And, I agree with you, you may want to take this time for yourself.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue

MickeyMagic

09-24-2002, 07:44 AM

Ashley24

I know it's really expensive to do the dolphin swim and I'm sure the price has increased since we did it back in 2000. But it is an opportunity to do one of those 'once-in-a-lifetime' thrills.

We have always treasured our memories (and video and photo album) of our dolphin swim. I have never regretted the $$ spent. But, we did the swim while on a 4-day cruise, so we still had our day at sea.

Good luck with your decision - I'm still wavering on mine! I realized I have never done a DCL cruise without a day at sea. When we were on our 3 day cruise in August 1999, we ran into a hurricane and missed our day at Nassau and spent it at sea. The next day the hurricane prevented us from going to Castaway Cay, but we were able to go to Nassau. We did a 4 day in March 2000 with a day at sea, and then the 7-day last January.

I'm starting to lean towards staying on the ship and giving up the day at Atlantis. But I don't know what DD10 will say -- I'd have to get her approval first. That Mary Kate & Ashley video set at the Atlantis might do me in though!

pal2pluto

09-24-2002, 11:00 AM

We plan to stay on the ship for the day in Nassau. We visited there before, and I didn't lose anything there:crazy:, so there's no reason for us to leave the ship. DD (11) seems to be interested in the activities the lab has planned for that day. The trip is going to feel so short, and we want to use the ship as much as possible.

prymsu

09-24-2002, 11:06 AM

thanx to all for the kind words. I guess I will just wait a little longer to make a final decision. I know my Mom has told me several times since last week that she wants me to go, but I just want to be sure that she is feeling better. I live about forty miles from her house, and she is about ten miles from where I work, so i will be able to get over there on a daily basis and my work is being really flexible about the situation. I sure hope that I am able to go, and to meet you all in October.

scduckman

09-24-2002, 11:52 AM

MickeyMagic, we could take your DD with us to Atlantis if you wanted to stay on the ship. Just a thought because we have room for one more at the Comfort Suites.

SC Minnie

09-25-2002, 06:35 AM

prymsu- I have been away from the boards for a couple of days and are just getting caught up. I am so sorry to hear about your mother. You both are in our prayers.

MickyMagic- as Tom said Alysha is welcome to come with us to Atlantis and let you have some 'grown up' time. I am sure Catherine would love to have a buddy to do the fun things with. We have space for one more in our 'room' so it would not be a big deal. Just a thought -- let us know.:D

MickeyMagic

09-25-2002, 07:24 AM

SC Minnie/scduckman - Thanks so much for the offer to take Alysha to Atlantis. Surprisingly, she is all for staying on the ship. She's talking about going to a movie and maybe doing some things at the kid's club, and maybe getting her hair braided since there will be little time for such things on this short cruise. We might go into Nassau for a hour or so for some shopping.

Also, seeing that DVC has added the Atlantis as a members getaway option, we are thinking that we might possibly trade for a week at the Atlantis sometime in the future.

We are still wavering, but at this point we are leaning towards staying on the ship. We're give it a few more days to actually decide to cancel our ressie in case we decide to stick with our original plan. :rolleyes:

SC Minnie

09-25-2002, 09:27 AM

MickeyMagic-
The invitation still stands if Alysha decides she wants to do Atlantis. We were thinking of staying there until midafternoon then coming back to the ship. Maybe going into Nassua a little bit later in the day just to say we were there;)

BTW- have you decided what you are going to pack for Tritons???

albiats

09-26-2002, 10:22 PM

Bumping to the first page, and I also wanted to see a new countdown close to the top.

TinkerKat

09-26-2002, 10:27 PM

Good Lord! 20 days! At this point, it's just not soon enough! :)

Kathy

pal2pluto

09-27-2002, 06:21 AM

:eek: 20 days!!! I gotta start packing!!!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

SC Minnie

09-27-2002, 06:36 AM

Its hard to beleive it is less than 3 weeks away! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

MickeyMagic

09-27-2002, 07:58 AM

Whoa! This happens every time. First, I'm counting the days when it's months away and I'm thinking it will never get here. And then all of a sudden it gets down to days away and I'm not ready.

Can't believe I'm saying this, but I need time to slow down a bit. We leave in 2 weeks (going to WDW first) and I have way too much to do between now and then. :rolleyes:

prymsu

09-28-2002, 12:54 PM

after many discussions with Mom and her doctor and visiting nurse, I have decided that if she keeps feeling better, then I am at this point not going to cancel the trip. I am relieved that she is feeling better, so now i can start to get excited again.

see you all soon!

SC Minnie

09-30-2002, 07:31 AM

prymsu

I am glad to hear you mother is feeling well enough for you to reconsider cancelling your trip. If she is like most mothers she would probably feel bad knowing you cancelled a trip because of her. I look forward to seeing you in 2 1/2 weeks!

prymsu

09-30-2002, 05:56 PM

Thanx for the kind words SC Minnie. Time is getting shorter and shorter...

Ashley24

10-01-2002, 05:10 AM

Sue,
I am glad you are going still too! I hope your mom continues to feel better.
Well, I decided to cancel the parasailing and keep the swimming with dolphins. I have a question now about the adult beach at CC. Would it be better for me and dh to go there first in the AM or do the family beach first and then adult beach later. We will probably go snorkeling (did the family beach snorkeling before and wasn't overly impressed) and want to enjoy the carribean music which I know they have on the family beach. Any suggestions??? I only went to the adult beach before for a massage, ate lunch, and headed back. Is there anything special on the beach that I should know about? Music? Thanks!
Ann

prymsu

10-01-2002, 05:33 AM

Maybe it would be better to do the family beach first, as it will fill up over the morning? Just guessing here, but i bet it would be much easier to find a place at the adult beach in the afternoon to park youself.

pal2pluto

10-01-2002, 06:36 AM

Ann, I agree with Sue re: the beach info (BTW Sue.....I'm very glad you'll still be coming.......:D )

If you plan to snorkel on the Family beach, the morning is the time to enjoy it most. DH went early morning and later in afternoon and said it was so much better earlier in the day, before all the sand gets kicked up. Also, we were able to "stake out" the chairs of our choice. You'll have no problem finding a good chair on the adult beach later in the day. I remember it being so so so quiet........that we stayed only about 45 minutes and went back to the hubub of the family beach.....weird:rolleyes:

SC Minnie

10-02-2002, 06:44 AM

2 weeks from today we will be packing the car and heading south!!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

prymsu

10-02-2002, 07:03 AM

two weeks from today, I will be at Discovery Cove! I can hardly wait!

pal2pluto

10-02-2002, 07:07 AM

two weeks from today I will be a nutcase!:crazy:

Gotta take ds(3) and dog to my parents house where they will stay for the duration.....this trip is just for dh, dd(11) and myself. I know I will pack, unpack, pack, rearrange, recheck my list, grab yet another suitcase, repack, .....well, you get the idea!;)

MickeyMagic

10-02-2002, 07:32 AM

Two weeks from today, our vacation will be half over :(
We are going to WDW for a few days before the cruise. I can't wait to go cruising again!

SC Minnie - We will be on our way over from WDW to the Radisson at the port. We are looking forward to seeing you again!

pal2pluto - I can relate! I have so much to do in the next week and finding time is hard (soccer games, birthday parties, etc...). I keep telling myself I am going to pack light, but I am sure I will pack and repack and throw in some extra for good measure!

prysmu - I can't wait to hear about Discovery Cove. We went swimming with the dolphins in Nassau and absolutely loved it. Discovery Cove looks so neat with a full day of activities. You can tell us all about it the first night at dinner! I am so glad that it looks as if you'll be able to go on the cruise.