February 5, 2011 Western Carribean **Cruise Meet **

[PTMax]

Has anyone seen recent (non Halloween or Christmas Navigators)? I thought I saw some but can't find them now.

[sdjen]

Has anyone seen recent (non Halloween or Christmas Navigators)? I thought I saw some but can't find them now.


Try these - I have enjoyed reading them :thumbsup2


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2583324&highlight=western+navigator

[sdjen]

Here are some more navigators

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2589370

[Scoobie2]

Hi everyone, its me again.

We are just trying to organise what to bring with us. As this is our first Disney Cruise, we were wondering what to bring. Is there formal nights like on the other cruises? And would love to know when the pirates night is as we all have our pirates costumes on the ready pirate:

Just can not wait anymore!! Only 16 days till we fly State side :woohoo:

[com_op_2000]

Hi everyone, its me again.

We are just trying to organise what to bring with us. As this is our first Disney Cruise, we were wondering what to bring. Is there formal nights like on the other cruises? And would love to know when the pirates night is as we all have our pirates costumes on the ready pirate:

Just can not wait anymore!! Only 16 days till we fly State side :woohoo:

As this is our first Disney Cruise, we were wondering what to bring.
Check the cruise line web-site they have list of suggested items.

Is there formal nights like on the other cruises?
Yes a formal and a semi-formal night

And would love to know when the pirates night is as we all have our pirates costumes on the ready pirate:
I have seen references to pirate night being on either of two nights depending on the weather forcast: either Tuesday or Wednesday night

[Mommy Poppins]

Hi everyone, its me again.

We are just trying to organise what to bring with us. As this is our first Disney Cruise, we were wondering what to bring. Is there formal nights like on the other cruises? And would love to know when the pirates night is as we all have our pirates costumes on the ready pirate:

Just can not wait anymore!! Only 16 days till we fly State side :woohoo:


Formal night is the first at sea day--Monday. Pirate night is usually Cozumel day--Wednesday. There is also a semi-formal night, which I believe is Thursday.

Enjoy!

[CanadianDisneyDad]

Thanks Mommy Poppins

looking forward to it...so close now....need to finish pirate gear!!

cheers
:goofy:

[Thnlk]

Hi everyone, its me again.

We are just trying to organise what to bring with us. As this is our first Disney Cruise, we were wondering what to bring. Is there formal nights like on the other cruises? And would love to know when the pirates night is as we all have our pirates costumes on the ready pirate:

Just can not wait anymore!! Only 16 days till we fly State side :woohoo:

This is either an amazing list or total overkill. Since this is our first cruise I don't know. It is very detailed and has lots of things we wouldn't have brought without it

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=935094&highlight=packing+excel

[DVCkidsMOM]

I use an even larger packing list, possibly from another cruise website. It was called ultimate packing list. Basically I use these overkill lists because I won't forget anything but I cross out any items that don't apply to this trip.
Binoculars - definitely took to Alaska, likely won't bother for this one
Duct Tape - don't travel without it

My favorite "cruise" items to pack include an over-the-door shoe hanger pocket style, pop-up dirty clothes hamper, for family a hanging shoe organizer shelf style, insulated mug for portable beverages.
Shoe pockets store all those little things that would otherwise litter the limited counter space: sun lotion, glasses, accessories... The hanging shoe shelves organize the family's shoes so they don't litter the floor, but this only works if you have more shoes than other items that need to hang in the closet. The pop-up hamper stores dirty clothes neatly. We fold out dirty clothes on trips so we can take the support out of the hamper and just pack it full of the dirty clothes for the trip home. Saves having to fold/pack dirty clothes at end of trip and no need to re-sort laundry when home.

These lists are personal choice. I don't wear make-up very often so I can delete the makeup and remover stuff from my list. Some need more clothes or shoes than others. YMMV

[DVCkidsMOM]

Whew, finally made it through all the posts. Here is my summary: I and a few others missed the FE and magnet deadlines. The DIS meet is day one (Port Canaveral, right?) at 2:30 Promenade Lounge. I don't think we have official shirts, lanyards or anything. Per other threads/posts/tradition, lime green is the DIS color so I, personally, might try to wear a lime green something somewhere on my person for the meet.
It seems there is an early crew some of whom aren't posting as much in the last few pages (they are probably organized and ready ;)) and a late-to-the-party crew who are posting more now and only just started like us. :rolleyes1
I hope to meet you all at the DIS meet on day one - sdjen, please confirm - especially those of us with children who will be together in the clubs. (Our DS is 12 and DD 10.) Oct. W.ern Navigators from previous page link state 2:30-3:15 is Walking Ship Tour. Anyone other than us want the Walking Ship Tour and would have a conflict with DIS meet? If DIS meet stays at 2:30, I'll split my party some to meet and some to tour.
Can't wait! :cheer2:

[Scoobie2]

Formal night is the first at sea day--Monday. Pirate night is usually Cozumel day--Wednesday. There is also a semi-formal night, which I believe is Thursday.

Enjoy!

Thank You so much. Thats a big help. Trying to keep the suitcases small so I have room for purchases.

See you all on the 'Magic' :wizard:

[Scoobie2]

Thank You, super list.
Definately won't forget a think.

Cheers :thumbsup2

[CanadianDisneyDad]

Whew, finally made it through all the posts. Here is my summary: I and a few others missed the FE and magnet deadlines. The DIS meet is day one (Port Canaveral, right?) at 2:30 Promenade Lounge. I don't think we have official shirts, lanyards or anything. Per other threads/posts/tradition, lime green is the DIS color so I, personally, might try to wear a lime green something somewhere on my person for the meet.
It seems there is an early crew some of whom aren't posting as much in the last few pages (they are probably organized and ready ;)) and a late-to-the-party crew who are posting more now and only just started like us. :rolleyes1
I hope to meet you all at the DIS meet on day one - sdjen, please confirm - especially those of us with children who will be together in the clubs. (Our DS is 12 and DD 10.) Oct. W.ern Navigators from previous page link state 2:30-3:15 is Walking Ship Tour. Anyone other than us want the Walking Ship Tour and would have a conflict with DIS meet? If DIS meet stays at 2:30, I'll split my party some to meet and some to tour.
Can't wait! :cheer2:

HI, glad you made it through all of the posts. I think some of the early posters may have switched to another sail date and that may be why we haven't heard from them?

I don't think there is any plan to change the meet time that wouldn't conflict with something else going on as there is always something going on. There may be another chance for a walking tour of the ship another time during the week. Thanks for the suggestion of wearing something distinctive. If you wear something green we'll all come and find you!

[kompers]

We will be joining all of you on the cruise. We are the Komperud Family. Marolyn, DH-Scott, DD-Kiley(8), DS-Conner (6). Hoping that there are some kids around our kids ages to meet. We are doing the Fury Catamaran Sail in Cozumel and booked a private sting ray excursion through Captain Brian's I believe in Grandy Cayman. We are so excited for the next 17 days to go by!

[Thnlk]

We will be joining all of you on the cruise. We are the Komperud Family. Marolyn, DH-Scott, DD-Kiley(8), DS-Conner (6). Hoping that there are some kids around our kids ages to meet. We are doing the Fury Catamaran Sail in Cozumel and booked a private sting ray excursion through Captain Brian's I believe in Grandy Cayman. We are so excited for the next 17 days to go by!

We have also booked the fury catamaran.

[ltzol]

I haven't been posting much... you'd think now that both my kids are in school all day that I would have MORE time. That is sooo not the case.

Anyway, here are our plans (we are 2nd time Dis cruisers):

Key West - maybe an electric car, we are not sure. This is our least planned stop.

Cozumel - Nachi Cocum

Caymen - Captain Marvin's Stingray Adventure

I am busy making magnets and buying odds and ends (photo mat for characters to sign, little things for the FE, flip flops for the kids, etc)

Every morning my DD (10 ) and DS (6) wake up by giving me the countdown to cruise day! They are so excited to do this again. :banana:

[sdjen]

Welcome to the new families - glad to have more people join!! Can't wait to meet everyone! Looks like we have a good group with lots of kids - i am sure the kids will enjoy having a friendly face in the clubs if they meet at the DIS meet first :thumbsup2 Hope everyone can join us for that = Promenade lounge at 2:30 PM before sailaway!!

We didnt do group tshirts or lanyards - sounds fun though. Maybe next time. We do have a magnet exchange and FE exchange planned for a few people but those are already closed - sorry!

I am getting more and more excited - we are flying out two weeks from today!! I ordered some tie dyed Mickey head tshirts for Amanda and I to wear on sailaway day though. Should make it easy to find us! If I can figure out how to post a pic I will do that.

I think I am going to start pre packing this weekend. Need to make a plan of what clothes to take. I am really hoping to only check two bags and keep them under the weight limit since we are flying. Hopefully my FE stuff doesnt weight too much! I have also been reading some recent trip reports and the pics show it is kind of cool some days. I am going to pack jeans and jackets and hope we dont need them ;) We are coming from South Dakota so anything over freezing will feel warm to us!

Cant wait to chat more over the next 2 weeks!

[ready2cruz]

Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to say that my family will also be cruising with you. We are also escaping the South Dakota tundra.

Happy sailing and go Packers! :cheer2:

[sdjen]

Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to say that my family will also be cruising with you. We are also escaping the South Dakota tundra.

Happy sailing and go Packers! :cheer2:

Hey neighbor!! Where in South Dakota are you?? Maybe we will be on the same flight - wouldnt that be funny!

[ready2cruz]

Hey neighbor!! Where in South Dakota are you?? Maybe we will be on the same flight - wouldnt that be funny!

We live in Sioux Falls and are flying to FL on the Fri before the cruise.

I am a little disappointed that the stores here have not yet started carrying spring/summer items. I have a few things I want to buy but not having any luck finding them. As cold as it's been here, people probably think I'm crazy when I ask them where the shorts and sandals are. I am looking forward to a week without asking what the windchill factor is!

[paceyswife]

We live in Sioux Falls and are flying to FL on the Fri before the cruise.

I am a little disappointed that the stores here have not yet started carrying spring/summer items. I have a few things I want to buy but not having any luck finding them. As cold as it's been here, people probably think I'm crazy when I ask them where the shorts and sandals are. I am looking forward to a week without asking what the windchill factor is!

I'm in Buffalo, NY, and it is a near tundra like here ... ditto the windchill! I was at Target yesterday and they are starting to put summer stuff out. Found sandals for my two year old the other day. Kohl's has summer things as well. I'm stuck because all the summer things I stocked up on last summer (I love to shop end of season for the next year), my five year old doesn't fit into. He got taller but skinnier and things are hanging on him :confused3. So much to my husband's chagrin, I have to buy MORE stuff!!

[Luvstocruise]

Hi Everyone,
I got so wrapped up on the main boards, was sort of forgetting to check in here. We are still on this cruise (my wife Karen, son Andre (12) and my friend Gord). We know we are in 2136 down on deck 2. We are traveling with another family (Angie, and her two boys Jamie (12) and Sammy (10), all from the GTA area (Oakville and Burlington to be exact).

We may be able to stop by for that DIS meet in the Promenade lounge, unless something weird comes up. Had to pass on the FE stuff, as I have had my hands full coordinating so much between the two families(we are traveling together on the way down and back by car).

Chatted briefly with Paceyswife about Nachi Cocom day in Cozumel (Paceyswife, did your confirmation come through??) We are not sure of our arrival there, maybe before Angie and her kids get there, since they want to stop at some ruins beforehand.

Saying hi to SJden, and CanadianDisneyDad (from Calgary right?)

Yes just two weeks to go.

I had not posted this on the regular boards section, but as a unique outing on Grand cayman, I am taking my son to skateboard at the Black Pearl Skatepark which is about a 20 minute ride from the tender area I have been told. Andre is pretty nuts about skateboarding and does it competitively for the last 4 to 5 years. Not sure if anyone else's son likes skateboarding. This huge skatepark is one of the best in all of North America, so he is excited.

I have sort been "nursing" the Angie and her kids about the DCL ways and we are travelling down together. But rest assured, there will be two good natured 12 year old boys for the others to get together with in Ocean Quest (now called Edge I believe).

That sort of wraps it up I guess for us.

Luvstocruise a.k.a. Dan

[paceyswife]

Hi Everyone,

Chatted briefly with Paceyswife about Nachi Cocom day in Cozumel (Paceyswife, did your confirmation come through??) We are not sure of our arrival there, maybe before Angie and her kids get there, since they want to stop at some ruins beforehand.

Luvstocruise a.k.a. Dan

Yes to confirmation! I had to email twice to find out about confirmation but came today with an apology about delay. Extremely excited. Will introduce myself in next post!

Have driven through your area many times on our way up to Toronto for some GREAT weekends! Have a safe drive down to Florida if you are driving.

Jen

[paceyswife]

Hello fellow cruisers! I have been one of those people who hovered over this board since booking in summer. Have learned ALOT about the upcoming cruise and what to do. This is our first DCL cruise and very excited. Have done Norwegian and Carnival in the past but never with kids.

My husband, Mark, and two sons, Luke (5) and Aidan(2) and myself are on deck 6.

Mark and I have been to KW multiple times and absolutely love it there. This will be the first time there with the kids. Will be keeping it low key and weather permitting will be heading to a small hotel beach there at the southern end. Of course, we'd like a picture at the Southernmost point with them to boot! Since our beloved Bills didn't make the Super Bowl, :rotfl2:, I am sure we will be staying off the ship to watch sunset at Mallory Square.

As Luvstocruise previously posted, we too are doing Nachi Cocom in Cozumel. Aidan is not yet fully potty trained and he loves to swim in pools, so I want to make sure he will have that chance at least for one day. Plus we'd like the to be able to spend a quiet day at the beach without the masses. We are looking forward to Castaway Cay as well!

Grand Cayman is up in the air. I hate tendering and am almost tempted to spend the day on the ship - any opinions on that...? Mark will probably roam Grand Cayman on his own if we stay aboard.

Here's hoping the weather holds out for us, the two weeks fly quickly and everyone has a safe trip down!

Jen..aka..Paceyswife

[CanadianDisneyDad]

G'day

Hello to fellow canadians 'Luvstocruise a.k.a. Dan' and others, not sure if you booked everythign thru Disney but if you did we will most likely be seated next to each other on the plane. Last time we met several families on Air Canada heading down to Orlando.

So 14 days and counting!! :dance3:

I am not 100% sure what our excursions are as my wife (she sometimes post as me in here!! :rolleyes1) booked them all, i do believe Stringray in Grand Cayman and ruins in Cozumel.

Looking forward to some sun and sand insterad of snow and sleet!!!

cheers
:goofy:

[sdjen]

I am in Rapid and we are flying out on the THursday before. Hope to do Seaworld on Friday.

What ages are your kids? I have a soon to be 5 year old daughter. If you come to the DIS meet on the first day everyone can meet so the kids will have someone their age that they kind of know in the kids club.

Cant wait to be on the cruise! I am really looking forward to some warmer weather. I can relate to the shopping thing. I looked here and in Des MOines when I was there for work. Couldnt find shorts anywhere!!

[ltzol]

I am in the Cleveland area and like the rest of you, I am sick and tired of being cold! My husband has to travel to Florida frequently and yesterday he came home with a tan:headache: So not fair - but hopefully we will have nice warm weather for sail-away!

Last year we were cruising at this time (Eastern) and I have to admit, it was a little chilly when we left the port. Jeans and a sweatshirt were definitely needed, but once we got further South it was sunny and warm:cool1:

[CanadianDisneyDad]

Last year we were cruising at this time (Eastern) and I have to admit, it was a little chilly when we left the port. Jeans and a sweatshirt were definitely needed, but once we got further South it was sunny and warm

I may hit the Calgary Airpoprt with Shorts and sandals however for the shuttle to the Ship on Saturday morning I will definately be in shorts and sandals. Our previous Disney Cruise 2 years ago Florida had a cold front :cold: and was +12C, I arrived with shorts and sandals and all the Disney workers were in long coats, hats and gloves :rotfl2: I'm sure their thinking..."ohh the canadiands have arrived"

whooot geting closer
:goofy:

[kompers]

Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to say that my family will also be cruising with you. We are also escaping the South Dakota tundra.

Happy sailing and go Packers! :cheer2:


We are coming from Wisconsin and hoping for a win this Sunday. Would be fun to have other Packer fans on the ship for the BIG game!

[Garrica]

Hey neighbor!! Where in South Dakota are you?? Maybe we will be on the same flight - wouldnt that be funny!

This is too funny because I too am from SD, though I live in CO now. It's not too often that I run into others from my home state, guess I had to sail to the Carribbean to bump into a few. Looking forward to meeting you all!:goodvibes

[Thnlk]

Has anybody heard what movies will be playing on the cruise?

[com_op_2000]

The Hwy 528 (Beach Line) bridge over the Courtney Parkway between I-95 and PC is down. Tanker fire yesterday under the bridge damaged it so badly that it will take a month to repair. Yes, there are detours set-up but I imagine they will be heavy with traffic on a Saturday morning going to the port with busses. I will post a way around the mess later, on my way out right now. :surfweb:popcorn::

[Luvstocruise]

Okay,
Will be checking this thread more as we are literally 2 weeks to the day we sail. :cool1: .

To CanadianDisneyDad:
Yes, you do that with the shorts, nothing wrong to show we can "grin and bear" it. For the GTA area, we are having a bit of a cold snap (-19 deg C overnight) I know, that's warm for you guys out west!!! Anyway - it has got to be warmer where we are all going!!! We are driving down from the Toronto Area on Feb 3rd-stopping in Knoxville TN and then onto Cape Caniveral to stay at the Country Inn & Suites. So we won't see you on a plane. But we will run into each other at the short gathering at Promenade if that is still in the cards.

To Paceyswife:
Yes, Buffalo is cold like where we are. And you guys normally get more snow. One of the reasons we are driving, I did not want to book a flight through Buffalo and get snowed in from a lake effect storm! This way if we have can get "Out of Dodge" so to speak, we can leave Wed evening and drive through the night to get out storms. Hopefully our planned departure time of 3:00AM Feb 3rd will be doable!

To sdjen,ready2cruz, itzol, Garrica, kompers, and others, hi again, and everybody make sure you start packing soon. At least with driving, we can fill the car but even that has its limitations. I didn't realize with all the extra stuff like pirate attire, and the little things like chargers, powerbars, etc. take up room. I may have to do a fitting of the suitcases in the trunk.

I got to get back to the family we are travelling with to make sure they have their car checked out. Got my GPS and backup maps and CAA TripTik ready to go. Been quizzing my son on the differences between screws and bow thrusters and the nautical directions like aft and starboard! If you want to give your kids something to chuck about, tell them that if they announce they need to go to the bathroom, to just say "I'm going to the Head" (toilet on a boat).:lmao:

On the movies onboard, I Tron should definitely be playing in 3D :3dglasses
Tangled will definitely be on and that new one Gnomio and Juliet. TOo bad POTC 4 won't be out yet. The trailer for Tangled looks passable for adults, not sure of the Gnomio and Juliet. I was hoping to see the Scorcerer's Apprentice but I think it has been out too long.

Looking forward to that sailaway drink at the Sailaway party.

Till later,
Luvstocruise

[com_op_2000]

Has anybody heard what movies will be playing on the cruise?

Just got off phone with DCL on hold for over 30 minutes:
Alice in Wonderland - 3D
Tron - 3D
Tangled
up
Princess and the Frog
Last Song
Toy Story 3 - 3D
Scorcerer's Apprentice
You Again
Step Up

[com_op_2000]

The Hwy 528 (Beach Line) bridge over the Courtney Parkway between I-95 and PC is down. Tanker fire yesterday under the bridge damaged it so badly that it will take a month to repair. Yes, there are detours set-up but I imagine they will be heavy with traffic on a Saturday morning going to the port with busses. I will post a way around the mess later, on my way out right now. :surfweb:popcorn::

Here is the way I am driving to the port:
I-95 to 520
East on 520 to A1A *Ron Jons will be on the right
Turn north on A1A, follow the signs to the port.
This will take about 30 -45 minutes longer (It depends on the number of lights you hit) than normal.

[ltzol]

Here is the way I am driving to the port:
I-95 to 520
East on 520 to A1A *Ron Jons will be on the right
Turn north on A1A, follow the signs to the port.
This will take about 30 -45 minutes longer (It depends on the number of lights you hit) than normal.

Thank you so much for posting this! :thumbsup2

[Thnlk]

Just got off phone with DCL on hold for over 30 minutes:
Alice in Wonderland - 3D
Tron - 3D
Tangled
up
Princess and the Frog
Last Song
Toy Story 3 - 3D
Scorcerer's Apprentice
You Again
Step Up

Thank you for the info. Up is one of our favorite movies but we never saw it on a big screen

[sdjen]

Just had to drop by to say I am so excited to see the Packers in the Superbowl on our cruise! :cool1: I am a Chiefs fan first but the Packers are my second favorite team. (I lived close to Green Bay until I was 6)

I spent most of today getting my FE stuff ready and doing laundry to get our stuff for the cruise somewhat ready. I have to travel for work this week and next and didnt want to leave it all until the last minute. I am hoping to get everything into 2 checked bags and 2 carryons but will have to see if I can make that or not. I think space wise I can do it -just not sure about the weight limit.

I am getting even more excited. Just think - two weeks from right now we will be on the ship and watching the Superbowl!!!!:thumbsup2

How is everyone else coming with packing and getting ready? Thanks to everyone who posted movie info, directions, weather etc...

Cant wait to meet you all!!

[Luvstocruise]

Yes, great info com_op_2000
Nice to see a variety of movies too. Sorcerer's Apprentice and Tron are on my list anyway to see. Also good heads up on the detour route to get to the port + hotels.

Thanks,
Luvstocruse

[purplepeg]

I got the kids to try on their summer clothes yesterday and am doing laundry
today.
I think I have almost all of the Fish Extender items done. The magnets done. I am cruising the Dis-igner threads and kicking myself for not getting on top of dis-igns a while ago:scared1: Oh if only I had unlimited time:rolleyes1

The suitcases are out, items are piled, I'm sitting on the Dispopcorn:: and I wonder why things don't get done:rotfl2:

I am so excited, I'm hoping for warm weather but as long as there is no snow or a - in front of the temperature we should be good:woohoo:

Can't wait!

I have a question too, has anyone done the martini tasting/wine tasting, etc.? Do you need to book those the day we board and is this done at guest services? We never had a chance to do this last time so I am hoping to try it this time.

We aren't doing any excursions, just exploring on our own.

Looking forward to our Dis Meet.

[Thnlk]

Looks like it should be a good Superbowl. Being from Seattle the Seahawks are my team. I've always liked the Packers. Jerry Kramer graduated from my high school so the number 64 was in every locker room. My cousin was a defensive tackle fo the Steelers for 4 years. Since I have split loyalties I guess I will declare the Steelers to be my team.:cheer2:

[com_op_2000]

Itzol, Thnlk, SDJen, Luvstocruise
You are welcome for the information, glad I could help.

I want to see some Packer Fans with CheeseHeads! :rotfl: :rotfl2:

I am picking the Steelers to win in the Super Bowl. :cheer2:
Go Gators!

[paceyswife]

Ditto on the Steelers as they are only a 3 hour drive away! -16 here this morning so am looking most forward to anything above freezing!!

As for packing, I, too, have everything washed, piled and ready to go but spend too much time reading the disboards as well so no, not packed yet. DH has to take kids suitcase with him as he is travelling a week ahead of us. There is no way I can take two kids (2 and 5), two suitcases, carry-ons plus a stroller and their backpacks. He still is figuring out why I can't do it!:rotfl::confused3:rotfl: !!

[com_op_2000]

Check out this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2641446

Someone just got off the Magic from an Eastern Carib and posted this report. He talks alot about the ship and the conditions he found. I know there have been some posts about problems with the ship, but this poster gave her a very good review.

[kompers]

It will be great to have other Packer's fans on board. We are from Wisconsin and will be wearing our green and gold, no cheese head though :)

[Centralontfamily]

-36 with wind chill can't wait till Feb 5th:cool1:

[Thnlk]

-36 with wind chill can't wait till Feb 5th:cool1:
Have you seen that video on YouTube on turning boiling water to snow? I would love to do it but it doesn't get cold enough here.

[CanadianDisneyDad]

Have you seen that video on YouTube on turning boiling water to snow? I would love to do it but it doesn't get cold enough here.

I just saw that video yesterday. It has finally started to warm up here so I'll have to wait for another cold snap to try it. I'm hoping the next cold snap hits the day after we leave though.

[ready2cruz]

Packer jerseys and cheeseheads are acceptable attire in the dining rooms on Sunday, right? Who am I kiddding? We probably won't make it to dinner that night! :thumbsup2

Still having trouble finding some summer wear in the stores here. I was in Target the other day and see they have all of the winter clothing on clearance- hope they make the transition to summer clothes over the next week or so! We did get our suitcases out and start packing them up last night. Very exciting to be so close!

Funny you guys mentioned the turning boiling water into snow thing- my husband did that just the other day!

We are travelling as part of a group of 13- all adults (at least claim to be) except for my daughter who is 9. She is the Packers' lucky charm so hopefully there won't be too many distractions on the ship during the game. She's got a job to do! :cheer2:

[paceyswife]

They demonstrated on the local news the boiling water to snow yesterday along with taking a wet tshirt outside and seeing how quickly it'll freeze. Brrrrrr!!!

Thinking that DH and I are switching to Green Bay as a local boy #44 is on the team. They profiled him on sports yesterday and it was a great story. Go Packers!

[Mommy Poppins]

Just put all the Steelers gear on the pile for packing! Glad we're flying Southwest and there are no bag fees!

[Luvstocruise]

Centralontfamily,

Hi From down the way in Oakville! Yes, Monday night was cold, arrghhh! I can't wait until Feb 5th either. I think I am "an accidental Canadian" I prefer milder Winters, but do like the seasons.

Just think of that warm breeze washing over your face in Grand Cayman or Cozumel. Ahhhhhhh!

Luvstocruise

[Thnlk]

Just put all the Steelers gear on the pile for packing! Glad we're flying Southwest and there are no bag fees!

No Steeler gear to be found in Seattle. No time to order online. Had to have a friends mom in Pittsburg mail us shirts.

[com_op_2000]

Orlando Area
Thu 2/3 High 67 Low 47 Chances of Rain 20% Mostly Cloudy
Fri 2/4 High 67 Low 47 Chances of Rain 10% Partly Cloudy
Sat 2/5 High 68 Low 48 Chance of Rain 20% Partly cloudy

Will add Key West tomorrow.

[paceyswife]

Thanks for the weather update! 68 beats what we're having here to say the least!

[MoserFamily]

Hey everyone,

I can't believe the trip is coming up so fast! We're traveling from Ottawa to Syracuse on Tuesday, then fly to Orlando on Wednesday for a couple of days in the World. That's only 5 sleeps away!!! I still haven't made my FE, and haven't bought any gifts - yikes! I don't normally wait this long to get everything together - I would normally have everything bought and packed by now. Oh well, just have to push through it all this weekend, then I can take a break.

Anyway, I just realized that I never received the PM with room numbers. Can someone either re-try it, or send it to my e-mail address (sandi.moser@gmail.com)?

Thanks so much! My sister-in-law called from Grand Cayman and said it's been in the high 80s for the last few days. Of course she called right while we were trying to thaw out a couple of frozen pipes to our washing machine! Thank goodness we'll be there soon, or I would have been cursing her out :)

Anyway, thanks in advance for the room numbers!

Sandi

[CanadianDisneyDad]

The weather in Orlando may not be +20, but a week being pampered and no housework is alright by me!!

cheers
:goofy:

[Thnlk]

I removed cougar242. I believe this is the current list. If somebody else could confirm that would be great.

This is the final FE list. We still need a cabin # for cougar242, which has been requested but not received yet.

MoserFamily
Sandi & James, Maddie (5) and Otto (2)
#2128

Mommy Poppins
Jim & Tina, Lauren (15), Jacob (12) and Matthew (8.5)
#5020

PTMax
Paula & Chris, Celeste (9) Alicia (7) Marshall (2)
#5133 and 5135

SDJen
Jen and Amanda (5)
#5520

Garrica
Garrett & Jessica, Ethan (15), Kalista (10), Seth (9), Griffin (7)
# 6516 and 6518

Ltzol
Laura & Tom, Hannah (10) & Nathan (6)
#6560

Thnlk
Tracy and Heather
#6586

Purplepeg
Connie & Greg, Shanleigh(18), Arianna(10) and Amelia(6)
#6602

Eeyoresbestfriend
Marybeth & Darren, Deanna (14) and Darren Jr. (12)
#7550

Centralontfamily (PEANUT ALLERGY)
Steve, Sandra, Mitchell (12), Paige (11), Brooke (9)
#8038

Lake_Mary
Chris, Faith, Alexis (4) and Brennan (10 months)
#1064

[com_op_2000]

Orlando Area
Thu 2/3 High 71 Low 50 Chances of Rain 40% Scattered Storms
Fri 2/4 High 67 Low 48 Chances of Rain 20% Partly Cloudy
Sat 2/5 High 66 Low 51 Chance of Rain 20% Mostly cloudy

Key West
Sun 2/6 High 68 Low 59 Chance of Rain 20% Partly cloudy

[CanadianDisneyDad]

Thanks for the temp info....I've converted to Celsius for us north of the border or those of us not smart enough to do it in our heads :lmao:

Orlando Area
Thu 2/3 High 22 Low 10 Chances of Rain 40% Scattered Storms
Fri 2/4 High 19 Low 9 Chances of Rain 20% Partly Cloudy
Sat 2/5 High 19 Low 10 Chance of Rain 20% Mostly cloudy

Key West
Sun 2/6 High 20 Low 15 Chance of Rain 20% Partly cloudy

cheers
:goofy:

[CanadianDisneyDad]

List is all updated with some additional information on a Travelling Mickey Magnet I will be sending around.

Please see the link in my signature below!!

Cougar242 has not responded to any of my PM's, I have an extra magnet in case they respond at last minute but if no response by Sunday I will remove them from the list :(

cheers

[Geodoc]

Hmmm -6 in Winnipeg 10-15 cm of snow expected today. Near zero visibility right now.
BRING ON THE CRUISE!!!!!
T-8 days and counting all systems are go,,,( thought I would throw that in since the Shuttle launch is delayed until well after the cruise)

[Thnlk]

Steelers shirts arrived in the mail today.:cheer2: Now we have everything we need to pack.

[com_op_2000]

Orlando Area
Thu 2/3 High 70 Low 49 Chances of Rain 40% Scattered T=Storms
Fri 2/4 High 67 Low 48 Chances of Rain 30% Few Storms
Sat 2/5 High 67 Low 49 Chance of Rain 10% Mostly cloudy

Key West
Sun 2/6 High 71 Low 63 Chance of Rain 0% Sunny

[ltzol]

That weather forecast just keeps getting better (for Key West at least!)

I am like the rest of you. Anything over 20 degrees make me happy!

The weather forecast in today's paper just said... COLD. Although I might be able to live with the cold if that darn sun would just come out. Ugh. Gotta love living under the elephant (perpetual gray skies) in Cleveland.:rotfl:

Just finished putting together the FE's so I can check that off of my list. The other family that we are traveling with has never been on a cruise before, so I was skyping with my friend yesterday as she is in a "slight" :eek:panic over the whole "what to pack" issue.

My kids are so excited that they can't hold still while they are talking about the trip. It's all jumping around and squealing while they describe what they are looking forward to the most. They have been dreaming about getting back onboard since we stepped off the ship last January! We leave for Orlando on Friday, so just 6 more sleeps for us!

[MoserFamily]

Thanks for the quick reply with the room numbers! We still have to buy the gifts, but we know what we're getting - we just need to get out there and get them.

The good news is that I finished making our fish extender! It took all of one hour, so that's definitely a relief to have off the list. While I would love to have more time to pretty it up, at least it's done and I can make "pretty-ing it up" the reason for another cruise.

I can't believe that we leave in 3 days, and we'll be on the cruise in one week!

Sandi

[com_op_2000]

Orlando Area
Thu 2/3 High 67 Low 53 Chances of Rain 40% Scattered Storms
Fri 2/4 High 68 Low 51 Chances of Rain 40% Showers
Sat 2/5 High 68 Low 51 Chance of Rain 30% Few Showers

Key West
Sun 2/6 High 72 Low 65 Chance of Rain 30% Few Showers

[paceyswife]

Getting a bit worried here up north...weather reports are calling for another storm with a good amount of snowfall on Tuesday night into Wednesday. A bit concerned as DH is leaving for Florida tomorrow for work. We leave Thursday afternoon and am praying that all is calm by then. I have yet to learn how to use the snowblower (only girl with five brothers and then DH to do the snow removal)!!

Looking forward to Friday in MK and then SATURDAY!!! Here's hoping bad weather doesn't follow!

[Lake_Mary]

We are SO excited! Feels like we booked just yesterday... although it was only 3 weeks ago :cool1:

My DD (4) talks about the Mickey Boat every day. We went to Magic Kingdom Saturday for the day and both my kids got their very first haircuts (DD 4 and DS 9 mos). DD was telling everyone who would listen that Mickey wasn't going to be at Magic Kingdom next week, because he was going to be on the cruise with us :rotfl2:

My FE from etsy arrived this week, as well as my embroidered pillowcase for the kids to give the staff to have all the characters sign.

The weather in Central Florida has been warming up. We had a really cold night this week, but looks to be turning around!

[ltzol]

We are hearing lots about the "groundhog day storm of 2011" too! Since we don't leave until Friday morning, I am only slightly worried, but we have definitely discussed the "what ifs". I think we would jump in the car and do our best to get out of Dodge any way we possibly could if flights got canceled...

I have all the clothes and other stuff set out in the bedroom so that I can keep walking by it to make sure I haven't forgotten anything crucial. It will all go into the packing cubes and them the suitcases on Thursday. Yea!:cool1:

I am so ready to see blue skies!

[CanadianDisneyDad]

Good Morning

Well we stent the weekend shoevlling about 30cm of snow in -25 C temperatures here.

We are SOOOoooooo needing some sun, sand and the occasional Bahama Mama :goodvibes

cheers
:goofy:

[Geodoc]

Good Morning

Well we stent the weekend shoevlling about 30cm of snow in -25 C temperatures here.

We are SOOOoooooo needing some sun, sand and the occasional Bahama Mama :goodvibes

cheers
:goofy:

I am with you on that CanadianDisneyDad. Time to leave the Great White North and head for warmer parts. We are keeping our eye on Chicago and hope Tuesdays storm is cleaned up by Friday....we are connecting flights at O'Hare.

[com_op_2000]

Orlando Area
Thu 2/3 High 65 Low 58 Chances of Rain 20% Cloudy
Fri 2/4 High 75 Low 59 Chances of Rain 30% Isolated T-Storms
Sat 2/5 High 74 Low 52 Chance of Rain 30% Isolated T-Storms
Update:
Thu 2/3 High 69 Low 57 Chances of Rain 30% Showers
Fri 2/4 High 77 Low 56 Chances of Rain 40% Isolated T-Storms
Sat 2/5 High 74 Low 60 Chance of Rain 30% Isolated T-Storms
This is now within the five day forecast that we can start believing will actually be close.

Key West
Sun 2/6 High 71 Low 65 Chance of Rain 10% Partly Cloudy

[sdjen]

Just chiming in here to say I am ready for some warmer weather also! The weather here has been awful - the wind chill tonight is supposed to be at least 50 degrees (F) BELOW zero. That means if it is 70 in Florida it will be over 120 degrees warmer. Isnt that crazy!!!

We are not flying out until THursday and looks like the worst weather will be over by then. Crossing our fingers anyways ;)

Cannot wait to see everyone on Saturday. Hope most of you can make it the Dis meet :cool1:

Jen

[ltzol]

No school here today. The first wave of the big storm has arrived. My kids are thrilled. I am happy because that is one less day for them to be exposed to all the sickness that is going around in the schools right now (100 kids out in just one of the elementary schools yesterday!)

My poor husband just called from work in downtown Cleveland to say the roads are terrible.

This vacation can't come soon enough!

[com_op_2000]

Thu 2/3 High 69 Low 57 Chances of Rain 30% Showers
Fri 2/4 High 77 Low 56 Chances of Rain 20% Isolated Storms
Sat 2/5 High 74 Low 60 Chance of Rain 30% Isolated Storms

Key West
Sun 2/6 High 70 Low 66 Chance of Rain 20% Mostly Sunny

[Scoobie2]

OMG!!!!

We are supposed to fly to Orlando on Thursday to be there in plenty of time for our Disney Cruise on Saturday and today our stupid airline are on strike. They have cancelled our flight to Orlando and we are seriously stressed out now. Have no idea yet how we are getting across the Atlantic. Panic has really set in. We booked this trip a year ago and they decide 2 days before we travel to cancel. UNBELIEVABLE. :headache:

Stress - Panic - and more stress. :rotfl2:

We had better make it.

[sdjen]

Scoobie2 - so sorry to hear about your stress. That really sucks!

Hoping you can make other arrangements and make it here! :hug:

[Scoobie2]

Ok.

Thankfully we're all sorted again. Bit of a longer trip but we will get there. Thankfully.

Travelling tomorrow. Yeppie.

See you all on Saturday on the MAGIC. :woohoo:

[com_op_2000]

Ok.

Thankfully we're all sorted again. Bit of a longer trip but we will get there. Thankfully.

Travelling tomorrow. Yeppie.

See you all on Saturday on the MAGIC. :woohoo:

Glad to see everything worked out. :cheer2: :yay: :woohoo:

[ltzol]

so glad to hear you got it all worked out Scoobie2!

See you on the Magic. Safe travels!

[Garrica]

After an urgent care visit on Saturday to cure the puking child, out sick on Monday, school cancelled today and again tomorrow due to record low temps, we are sooo ecstatic to board the plane in the morning for Orlando. Not even the expected thunderstorms will keep us from this vacation. Rain ponchos and antibiotics packed, it's gonna take a lot more than the afore mentioned calamities to put a damper on our excitement! Barring any unforeseen debauchery, we shall plan to meet you all in person on Saturday! Safe travels to all, see you onboard!

[sdjen]

Safe travels to everyone! We are heading out Thursday morning.

Cant wait to meet you all Saturday at 2:30 in the Promenade Lounge. :cool1:

Looking forward to a magical cruise!

Jen

[com_op_2000]

Orlando Area
Thu 2/3 High 70 Low 58 Chances of Rain 20% Cloudy
Fri 2/4 High 79 Low 59 Chances of Rain 20% Showers
Sat 2/5 High 72 Low 60 Chance of Rain 30% Few T-Storms

Key West
Sun 2/6 High 69 Low 64 Chance of Rain 10% Partly Cloudy

This will be the last report.

[Lake_Mary]

Wishing safe travels for all of you coming from the tundra!! :thumbsup2

I've been disappointed that the Keys won't be warmer... that just shows how spoiled Floridians can be about our sunshine. No more complaining from me when everyone else is dealing with snow, ice, and cancelled flights.

I was thinking of keeping DD home from preschool tomorrow so she doesn't risk catching another bug... she's been sick more than healthy ever since she started school, and we don't need that on the Mickey Boat!

Maybe I should just cover our house in plastic wrap and put masks on my kids until Saturday... :rotfl:

Going to get my nails done tonight and my hair done tomorrow... final preparations for the cruise!

[Lake_Mary]

Scoobie2 - I read your post with an Irish accent in my head and it totally just made my day :shamrock:

Glad you're getting across the pond!

[Thnlk]

We can't believe its here. 1 more day of work and we will be on our way. Work will be glad to see me go. The daily email of Caribbean beaches are getting old.:cool1:

[kompers]

We spent the day shoveling out most of our 5 ft. snow drifts. I waited all winter for this kind of snow, but now I'm really ready to leave! Safe Travels everyone.

[CanadianDisneyDad]

Breif panic the last 24 hours.

Toronto had cancelled SEVERAL flights however looks like the worst is passed and back on track....whew......

leaving friday morning

cheers
:goofy:

[sdjen]

We are leaving for the airport in a few hours. Here is hoping we all have safe, stress free travels to Florida! Looks like our flights are on time today - so far- keep your fingers crossed ;)

So excited that this day is finally here after booking almost 18 months ago:cool1:

See you all soon!!:thumbsup2

[Geodoc]

We are approx 24 from GO time. Chicago looks like it's back in business so hopefully flights go as planned.
Safe travels to everyone .......see you on board the Magic!!!

[DVCkidsMOM]

We are in Cape Canaveral. We used the alternate route as recommended here and it worked just great. We're at the Country Inn & Suites and are booked on the 10 a.m. shuttle to the port. WooHooo.
We're so glad we added a space themed "field trip" onto this cruise so we left before the crazy weather in time to see Stennis and Kennedy space centers. SAFE TRAVELS to all.
Didn't get the lime green decoration onto the visors I was going to force the family to wear. They bought Perry the Platypus T's on sale just before we left so we'll be the family in bright teal - 3 with platypus faces and me in similar color. Someone might be escorting my parents on the ship tour but most of us plan to make the meet. (Parents first ocean cruise since before I was born...)
Geodoc, DH of Purplepeg - I tried to send a PM asking if there is a group going geocaching?
less than 40 hours!!!:cool1:

[Thnlk]

Geodoc, DH of Purplepeg - I tried to send a PM asking if there is a group going geocaching?
less than 40 hours!!!:cool1:
We have printed ad loaded a lot of caches in our gps. We will be boarding in about an hour. Can't believe the cruise is finally happening.

[Lake_Mary]

Been home since 10:00 and I still feel the swaying of the boat. What an amazing trip. Glad we booked our next cruise. 363 days until we are back on board!

Cuban refugees!!

Great Fe exchange!

[ltzol]

We are still feeling the boat too.

What a wonderful trip. Perfect weather - we couldn't have asked for more.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the FE - my kids loved their gifts!

[Lake_Mary]

Anyone else rebook onboard?

[Mommy Poppins]

I dropped a card in the box at the end of the cruise for a quote/more info but did not actually book yet.

Thank you everyone for all of the great FE gifts and awesome magnets. We had a great time with our group of 42 and it was nice meeting some super nice Disers as well!

[Muskegon78]

Anyone else rebook onboard?
Were there any discounts for doing that on board?

[CanadianDisneyDad]

g'day!!!

Been home now just over 24 hours and missing it A TON. Waited for our servers last nigth and nothing...this morngin i was the stateroom boy....not liking that!!

Was a fantastic trip!!! tons of pictures and more memories to look back on. We just talked this morning and we totally forgot to rebook onboard :( so we will lose the onboard discount but however more discounts avaiabvle.

cheers and was great to meet you all

:goofy:

[Mommy Poppins]

Were there any discounts for doing that on board?

I believe the onboard booking discount is 10%, plus a $200 stateroom credit and you only have to pay 50% of the normal deposit.

[ltzol]

We didn't rebook on board - so sorry now that we didn't.

Now that PCD (post cruise depression) is setting in, I need a new trip to plan!

[CanadianDisneyDad]

Now that PCD (post cruise depression) is setting in, I need a new trip to plan!

I'm with you!!!!!! We spend so much time planning the cruise, excursions, magnets :) then a fabulous week aboard the ship, well for us it was booked 2 years ago but had to shift due to another cruise so have been looking forward to this for a year and then all of a sudden BOOM its over.....:sad2:......

It definately is a hard comedown (for me)..........but tons of memories.......

cheers
:goofy:

[Mommy Poppins]

Don't you hate when you get home and realize that you didn't actually buy what you thought you bought in the shops. I was positive I bought a sweatshirt but obviously did not!!!!

[Geodoc]

Yep it's hard being back in the real world.....I miss my bacon and eggs for breakfast!!!! This morning my youngest asked if we were going to the pool this afternoon like we did every day on the ship!!!

Thanks to everyone for the Dis meet, the FE exchanges and the magnet exchange.

We had a blast on this voyage and will for sure do it again......sadly we didn't book the next one on board either.

Until next time!! :cool1:

Geodoc and Purplepeg

[npierce25]

Hi everyone, I know this is a long shot, but i figured it couldnt hurt to ask... we just returned from disney last night, and i think someone accidently grabed our bag by mistake after getting off of our parking shuttle. Can you please ask any of your friends if they fit the bill..... they would have flown into pittsburgh leaving orlando at 8:20pm last night feb 13th. it was our 4 year old daughters bag with all of the souviners she bought with her own money.... im devistated, and trying not to tell her just yet....

thanks

Hi! I know this is a long shot but it is worth a try! There was a family of about 5-7 people on a Charlie Brown Shuttle with us last night on our return flight from Disney.... I think they accidently grabed one of our bags. They had disney dream inagural hoddies on there was a young boy about 8 or 9 (who got sick when the plane landed) a daughter, their mom, and some other older family memebers. the flight was from 8:20 out of orlando to pittsburgh. I had a disney duffel bag that was the promotional item with our daughters souviners in it.... and it is missing. it made it on to the shuttle with us, and not into our truck. I know this is a super long shot, but i figured it didnt hurt to try, just incase they were DIS members.... please let me know if anyone knows of a pittsburgh family that came home late last night!

Thanks

Natalie

[npierce25]

Hi everyone, I know this is a long shot, but i figured it couldnt hurt to ask... we just returned from disney last night, and i think someone accidently grabed our bag by mistake after getting off of our parking shuttle. Can you please ask any of your friends if they fit the bill..... they would have flown into pittsburgh leaving orlando at 8:20pm last night feb 13th. it was our 4 year old daughters bag with all of the souviners she bought with her own money.... im devistated, and trying not to tell her just yet....

thanks

Hi! I know this is a long shot but it is worth a try! There was a family of about 5-7 people on a Charlie Brown Shuttle with us last night on our return flight from Disney.... I think they accidently grabed one of our bags. They had disney dream inagural hoddies on there was a young boy about 8 or 9 (who got sick when the plane landed) a daughter, their mom, and some other older family memebers. the flight was from 8:20 out of orlando to pittsburgh. I had a disney duffel bag that was the promotional item with our daughters souviners in it.... and it is missing. it made it on to the shuttle with us, and not into our truck. I know this is a super long shot, but i figured it didnt hurt to try, just incase they were DIS members.... please let me know if anyone knows of a pittsburgh family that came home late last night!

Thanks

Natalie

She just called!!!!!! Yay Pixie dust!!!!!

[Scoobie2]

Omg!

I can't believe its all over all ready. Planned this cruise for a year and now its all done. Definately the most enjoyable holiday/cruise we have ever had. Already planning for next year. Feb 5th was our first Disney Cruise but will definately NOT be our last. We have all just arrived back in Ireland today, so glad we had those extra days in Universal Studios to help with the 'Post Disney Cruise Blues'.
Looking forward to next years cruise. Planning to have a bigger group with us then.

:thumbsup2

[paceyswife]

omg...I think you were sitting in front of us at the theater waiting for the tender to Grand Cayman. We chatted a bit. I was with my husband and two boys. Of course, I could be wrong.

Hope that you enjoyed your trip and congrats on your next booking. Although my husband enjoyed himself, I think one DCL cruise was enough for him! The kids and I will definately be working on him though!!

[Muskegon78]

Is anyone planning on doing a trip report from our cruise?