Magic In Paradise: 10/8-10/15 2011 All cruisers check in here

[Octoberbride03]

Everyone is finishing up their FE's. I guess I should do some work on them tomorrow. But I do have a birthday cake to bake and decorate.

Finishing up:confused::rotfl2:

I haven't even started!!

I'm hoping to get lucky and work on them during the race this week. That's AFTER work on Sunday. DH, however is well on his way through his set.

[Octoberbride03]

Everyone is finishing up their FE's. I guess I should do some work on them tomorrow. But I do have a birthday cake to bake and decorate.

We should have scale smilie that weighs things back and forth:rotfl:

[sullins5]

The more the merrier :lmao: But does Judith know - or is it a ssssecret:cutie:

:thumbsup2 I've got the perrrrrrfect solution!!!! Y'all just come on and jump ship with us, then we'll stay on y'alls and 'voila'!!!! Perfect back to back cruises! I know y'all are excited...that's my next cruise 'The Western'...never seen that part of the world!:goodvibes

[sullins5]

Ok, Yay! I got it now, I will try to get one each day until we leave! Unless you all get tired of them, then just let me know! Can you tell I'm finally getting really excited about this cruise?!!?

:banana: This newbie loves every single picture posted! O my goodness...just gives me so much excitement and anticipation! Like your first pic with all the colored umbrellas? Love it! The fireworks and aquaduck? Pretty cool especially since I'm not sure when we'd do that ship. Love it and thanks for posting them!

:yay:

[DVCTigger]

Yay, glad you all enjoy the pictures! I will keep them coming, tease you with just one or two a day! My DH always makes a DVD of our trips with the pictures we take, so we always take a bunch.

[sullins5]

Yay, glad you all enjoy the pictures! I will keep them coming, tease you with just one or two a day! My DH always makes a DVD of our trips with the pictures we take, so we always take a bunch.

Wow! Great that your dh know how and does that for you. Definitely on my 'things to learn' list, though on the Dis' I've learned alot! Keep 'em coming..can't wait to see, learn and hear more! Soooo much fun!:banana:

[LC30]

What's this? What's this?? I go away for a couple of hours to put my son to bed and get on a conference call and we're up another 4 pages!:rotfl::rotfl:

I better get on it. I've got some pics I want to post but I've been so busy at work and catching up on projects around here. I'm adding it to my list of projects along with FEs for this weekend. I need some pixie dust to get that long list done quickly.

[sullins5]

What's this? What's this?? I go away for a couple of hours to put my son to bed and get on a conference call and we're up another 4 pages!:rotfl::rotfl:

I better get on it. I've got some pics I want to post but I've been so busy at work and catching up on projects around here. I'm adding it to my list of projects along with FEs for this weekend. I need some pixie dust to get that long list done quickly.

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: Here ya go!!!!

Had fun finishing my Fe's today...and doing all the kiddos was great fun! Makes me want to get on that ship tomorrow...but what doesn't?:confused3

So, look forward to hearing from you and seeing those pics...I mean wow! Only 1 more full month to go and then just a few days....:dance3:

[TartanTinker]

The more the merrier :lmao: But does Judith know - or is it a ssssecret:cutie:

:banana::cool1::dance3::cheer2:
I'm sure I can fit you all in the closest, bathroom maybe some in the suitcase :rotfl:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Good morning fellow cruisers.
We now have only
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days to go to the Magic. :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[Octoberbride03]

Yay, glad you all enjoy the pictures! I will keep them coming, tease you with just one or two a day! My DH always makes a DVD of our trips with the pictures we take, so we always take a bunch.

Don't ya just love the age of digital photography:lovestruc

I have no idea of how many pics we even took on our last cruise. I think it was somewhere around 500. it would have been more than that if we hadn't had multiple camera problems on the ship. Not gonna let that happen this time:thumbsup2

[Octoberbride03]

Good morning fellow cruisers.
We now have only
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days to go to the Magic. :cool1::cool1::cool1:

That equakls 2 blinks for me. The first 1 is Rehoboth beach with family in 2 weeks, and the next 1 is on the road to FL/cruise:cool1:

I think I need to tell Rich to get the rest of the suitcases down from the attic:banana:

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Don't ya just love the age of digital photography:lovestruc

I have no idea of how many pics we even took on our last cruise. I think it was somewhere around 500. it would have been more than that if we hadn't had multiple camera problems on the ship. Not gonna let that happen this time:thumbsup2

I don't think I have ever taken only 500.:lmao: I average around 1000 or so on every trip we have ever made. Of course WDW is special.:rotfl: This will be our first cruise so I am sure it will be more like 1500. I put all of them on CD though so I can load them on the computer at home or send to family. I NEVER take my computer on vacation. I don't want to even look at it and we are way too busy anyway doing all the fun stuff.:yay:

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

That equakls 2 blinks for me. The first 1 is Rehoboth beach with family in 2 weeks, and the next 1 is on the road to FL/cruise:cool1:

I think to tell Rich to get the rest of the suitcases down from the attic:banana:

LOL! I told Larry just this morning to get 3 of our suitcases out. I have to try packing my FINISHED FE bags in one of them and make room for more stuff.:rotfl2: That is the plan this weekend....to start packing stuff we have ready.

[Octoberbride03]

This is going to be the final time, and at this point I am just double checking everything:thumbsup2

I believe the majority of cruisers voted for a Pool side meet circa 3:00

Is this still how we want to go? If so i will post the details in POST 1


Also a friendly reminder for t-shirts. Order deadline is 8/18!! That is a firm deadline. I am sending the artwork to the printer ahead of time to get the final quote for pricing. When I have it, it will also be posted up front.

[Octoberbride03]

I don't think I have ever taken only 500.:lmao: I average around 1000 or so on every trip we have ever made. Of course WDW is special.:rotfl: This will be our first cruise so I am sure it will be more like 1500. I put all of them on CD though so I can load them on the computer at home or send to family. I NEVER take my computer on vacation. I don't want to even look at it and we are way too busy anyway doing all the fun stuff.:yay:

Oh trust me, if we hadn't had camera card issues on our last trip it would have been 1,000 easy. Definitely more than the 1 or so we took on CC to save the camera for the See you again party on the ship.

Me thinks i need to try out 1 of those rewritable CDs this time.

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

This is going to be the final time, and at this point I am just double checking everything:thumbsup2

I believe the majority of cruisers voted for a Pool side meet circa 3:00

Is this still how we want to go? If so i will post the details in POST 1


Also a friendly reminder for t-shirts. Order deadline is 8/18!! That is a firm deadline. I am sending the artwork to the printer ahead of time to get the final quote for pricing. When I have it, it will also be posted up front.

I believe that is what majority rule decided..was the poolside at 3:00. Kids can play, swim and we can snack or whatever too.

[TIGGER/POOH4]

TGIF

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[TIGGER/POOH4]

I believe that is what majority rule decided..was the poolside at 3:00. Kids can play, swim and we can snack or whatever too.

I also vote for poolside. :thumbsup2

[LKShep]

I believe that is what majority rule decided..was the poolside at 3:00. Kids can play, swim and we can snack or whatever too.

Do you think we can get a platter full of Mickey Bars delivered poolside?;)

[aan1701]

Just saying hello. Off to Disneyland today.

[Zippydacat]

Just "WONDER"ing what excursions anybody might be doing if any while in St. Maarten and St. Thomas? We did our homework and the whole family is doing the Bernards tour on St. Maarten and the DW and I are doing the Doubloon Ship and Snorkeling in St. John's.

[Octoberbride03]

Just "WONDER"ing what excursions anybody might be doing if any while in St. Maarten and St. Thomas? We did our homework and the whole family is doing the Bernards tour on St. Maarten and the DW and I are doing the Doubloon Ship and Snorkeling in St. John's.

We're doing Bernard's Tour too:thumbsup2 Very excited about it. :yay:

No clue for St. Thomas/St. John as this will be our first time there(re-routed last cruise). So for those of you who have been there what do you recommend doing for first timers? We are having a hard time because we know we can't do both St. Thomas AND St. John in the time allotted:confused3

[LKShep]

We're doing Bernard's Tour too:thumbsup2 Very excited about it. :yay:

No clue for St. Thomas/St. John as this will be our first time there(re-routed last cruise). So for those of you who have been there what do you recommend doing for first timers? We are having a hard time because we know we can't do both St. Thomas AND St. John in the time allotted:confused3

On our last eastern we did a snorkeling and beach excursion to St. John that we really enjoyed. St. John is so beautiful we intend to go back this time. We would like to do DCL's Trunk Bay excursion, but our grandson is only 4 and the excursion is for 5 and over. Our plan at this point is to arrange our own transportation (cab and ferry) to St. John and get to Trunk Bay on our own.

You are right about not being able to see both islands. With the time it takes to ferry to St. John and the relatively early departure time, you wouldn't see much of St. Thomas.

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Just saying hello. Off to Disneyland today.

Oh sure, rub it in Alan!:lmao::rotfl:

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Do you think we can get a platter full of Mickey Bars delivered poolside?;)

Now THAT is a great idea?:idea:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Do you think we can get a platter full of Mickey Bars delivered poolside?;)

They only deliver to staterooms so someone would have to wait in their stateroom and bring up the Mickey Bars.

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

I have a request of my fellow DISers. If anyone is interested then that would be great. I work with a lady who's granddaughter has Leukemia. She was in remission for 4 months but now it is back and she is in the hospital again. Her mom would love for her to get as many get well cards as she can since the whole family is devastated. This has been really hard on them the last year. I thought cards from all over the place would be wonderful. If anyone would like the address to send them to then just PM me and I will give it to you. I appreciate your help.:worship::love:

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Sorry, I forgot to add that her name is Alexandra and she is 5 yrs old. :sad1:

[DVCTigger]

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We are Always the last ones on the island, can't get enough of it!! (DD21, DS17, DS19)

[DVCTigger]

And Mickey bars by the pool?!?!? How could the cruise start any better?!? I am assuming Goofy's pool since there was mention of kids playing?

[LC30]

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: Here ya go!!!!

Had fun finishing my Fe's today...and doing all the kiddos was great fun! Makes me want to get on that ship tomorrow...but what doesn't?:confused3

So, look forward to hearing from you and seeing those pics...I mean wow! Only 1 more full month to go and then just a few days....:dance3:

Thank you for my pixie dust! Posting pics this weekend :goodvibes

[LC30]

Just "WONDER"ing what excursions anybody might be doing if any while in St. Maarten and St. Thomas? We did our homework and the whole family is doing the Bernards tour on St. Maarten and the DW and I are doing the Doubloon Ship and Snorkeling in St. John's.

We are doing the same exact thing. I just read the tour on the Doubloon Ship and Snorkeling in St. John's and seems like a good tour. Although we want to do both St. Thomas and St. John's, and like Maureen it can't do it all in the hours we have....I guess it's an excuse to book another cruise!

[LC30]

Do you think we can get a platter full of Mickey Bars delivered poolside?;)

What a great idea! My favorite dessert - Mickey Bar.

[Octoberbride03]

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We are Always the last ones on the island, can't get enough of it!! (DD21, DS17, DS19)

OH LOOK!!

Hammocks:rotfl2: Low enough to the ground that i won't look stupid falling on the ground to get out of them:lmao:

[DVCTigger]

It would have been nice to have these all day. Not sure we really would have used them tho. We are too active! Pretty sure we spent over an hour at the end of the day on Pelican Plunge....with No line!

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Yeah, at least those don't look like they will flip you over.

[DVCTigger]

lauralooneyfordisney...just noticed you are from Colorado....where about? We are in the Denver-Metro area

[sullins5]

8 WEEKS EVERYONE!!!

oK...So I don't have the dancing 8, I'm sure we'll see him soon this morning! But this disneychik is up at 5:30 seeing dd off to work and went to mark off another day on our calendar! That means 7 weeks to get through with FE's, for me, 6 weeks and I have to 'mail' them. 7 weeks to start gathering (unless you've already) all those 'non'-essential- essentials'...:rotfl:, You know...shoe keeper, nite light, sea bands/dramamine/ginger, waterbottles, camera stuff, tons of other stuff, and $$$$$$$ for along the way! Doesn't it just make you :dance3::dance3::dance3: today?..

[LC30]

The trick is how to pack as lightly as possible and still have everything you need. Storage space in the cabins is always a challenge with lots of luggage. We put our luggage under the bed after we unpack and we cram the closet and the trunk full of stuff :rotfl: I have to take a look at my pack list and see what items I can pull out. Last trip I totally overpacked!

Question for all you veterans (2 cruises under my belt, a veteran I am not). How fancy does formal night get? Are we talking nice dress as in one you can wear to an afternoon wedding, well accessorized or fancy gown here. I'm hoping its a nice dress and not a ball gown. I honestly probably can't fit in my fancy gowns. Somehow the older I get, the harder those lbs fight to stay on :eek:

[Octoberbride03]

Yeah, at least those don't look like they will flip you over.

Actually, I was thinking that if they did at least they were nice and low to the ground. Nice soft landing eh:lmao:

[Octoberbride03]

The trick is how to pack as lightly as possible and still have everything you need. Storage space in the cabins is always a challenge with lots of luggage. We put our luggage under the bed after we unpack and we cram the close and the trunk full of stuff :rotfl: I have to take a look at my pack list and see what items I can pull out. Last trip I totally overpacked!

Question for all you veterans (2 cruises under my belt, a veteran I am not). How fancy does formal night get? Our we talking nice dress as in one you can wear to an afternoon wedding, well accessorized or fancy gown here. I'm hoping its a nice dress and not a ball gown. I honestly probably can't fit in my fancy gowns. Somehow the older I get, the harder those lbs fight to stay on :eek:

1 DCL Cruise under your belt = veteran:dance3:

As to your question, we wound up doing Palo on our formal night last time, but from what we could see around the ship, with everybody posing for pics and all, it really is a mix of nice formal gowns/tuxes and good suits and nice dresses. I actually wore the outfit for Formal night twice cause nobody at our dinner table saw it the first night:thumbsup2

[Octoberbride03]

I have 2 fancy gowns, but they'd have to be taken in by ALOT:scared1: and I really don't see me wearing them again anywhere else, plus even though we are driving there is that packing factor to think about, both take up a lot of room.

So I'll be going the not quite formal route this cruise. But I STILL have to find something to wear that night. I'd like my picture in a different outfit this time. :lmao:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Good morning fellow cruisers. It is that time of the week again. Another week has gone by.
We now have only
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weeks to go to the Magic. :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Good morning fellow cruisers.
We now have only
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days to go to the Magic. :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

8 WEEKS EVERYONE!!!

oK...So I don't have the dancing 8, I'm sure we'll see him soon this morning! But this disneychik is up at 5:30 seeing dd off to work and went to mark off another day on our calendar! That means 7 weeks to get through with FE's, for me, 6 weeks and I have to 'mail' them. 7 weeks to start gathering (unless you've already) all those 'non'-essential- essentials'...:rotfl:, You know...shoe keeper, nite light, sea bands/dramamine/ginger, waterbottles, camera stuff, tons of other stuff, and $$$$$$$ for along the way! Doesn't it just make you :dance3::dance3::dance3: today?..

Wow we are the early bird today. :thumbsup2:thumbsup2 The dancing number 8 is up and getting down now. :banana::banana: Have a great day. :cool1: I'm off to get party bags to put FEs in.

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Question for all you veterans (2 cruises under my belt, a veteran I am not). How fancy does formal night get? Are we talking nice dress as in one you can wear to an afternoon wedding, well accessorized or fancy gown here. I'm hoping its a nice dress and not a ball gown. I honestly probably can't fit in my fancy gowns. Somehow the older I get, the harder those lbs fight to stay on :eek:

Sounds like you are right on with a nice dress. :thumbsup2 I will be in a suit and DW in a dress. The kids we will do our best with. :rotfl2: You will see everything on the ship on formal night from jeans :scared1: to tuxes/ball gowns. You will see the military uniforms as well. I would not worry what others are wearing and just do what you want to do. We dress up so we can get nice family photos.

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Good morning fellow cruisers. It is that time of the week again. Another week has gone by.
We now have only
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weeks to go to the Magic. :cool1::cool1::cool1:


HURRAY!! :dance3::yay::woohoo::dance3: Do you think I am excited?:banana:

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

I have 2 fancy gowns, but they'd have to be taken in by ALOT:scared1: and I really don't see me wearing them again anywhere else, plus even though we are driving there is that packing factor to think about, both take up a lot of room.

So I'll be going the not quite formal route this cruise. But I STILL have to find something to wear that night. I'd like my picture in a different outfit this time. :lmao:

I just bought a couple of what you would call fairly nice dresses like what you would wear to a wedding from JCPenney's clearance sale for $40 each.:thumbsup2

[Octoberbride03]

Haven't worn JC Penney's in years.

I am a Coldwater Creek and Loft person. Hoping to find something there. IF I'm lucky I can something in the outlets in DE in 2 weeks. If not, I may resort to internet sales. We shall see.

[Bethshaya]

Hi gang! I'm checking in!

Today I have my first gown fitting! Yeah! It's getting closer!

Tomorrow is my bridal shower. Kind of nervous about that because I have one family member that has been vocal about not being invited on the cruise. She absolutely embarrassed me at a shower for her daughter. She mistakenly assumed that I was paying for my in laws cruise and not paying for my parents and she called me out right in front of the whole table. I was mortified.

I had to set her straight that I didnt want anyone to be put out the expense and I paid for everyone to go, in laws, my parents an the bridal party. She thinks that because she saw my mother hand me a check, that it was my mothers money. Not that it was any of her business, but I had to put her in her place at the table and tell her that the money came from an account of money that my uncle left for me when he died. She is the executor of that account.

Not to mention that she burns me up because she refers to my Finacee as the hillbilly. She's such a snob. I'd rather marry that "hillbilly" that loves me and treats me like a princess then be around the old hag that reminds me of Cinderella's stepmother. His whole family is warm and friendly, like a whole bunch of Paula Deans! Y'awl!

I didnt invite most of my family on purpose. If I invited one, they all would have come. I have a very large Italian family, so a regular wedding would have easily been 300 people. We didnt even invite all of John's siblings. He's one of nine. I dont have much time left with my father and I wanted to make sure we made it a nice cozy event that we could all enjoy instead of being a Bridezilla (which happened anyway) :confused3

It is kind of nice to be an only child and all of the sudden inherit 10 sets of in laws and over 30 nieces and nephews all at once.

OK, so that is what is on my plate this weekend. I'm getting so excited for this cruise!

Oh, and a special thanks to Maria for being my sounding board. Poor thing...I've never met her before and I go an dump all my stuff on her. As my mother-in-law would say "She's such a darlin'". Thanks Maria! :love:

[LC30]

1 DCL Cruise under your belt = veteran:dance3:

I actually wore the outfit for Formal night twice cause nobody at our dinner table saw it the first night:thumbsup2

I LOVE this idea!!!! :woohoo: And I like that I can be considered a veteran :cool1:

[LC30]

Sounds like you are right on with a nice dress. :thumbsup2 I will be in a suit and DW in a dress. The kids we will do our best with. :rotfl2: You will see everything on the ship on formal night from jeans :scared1: to tuxes/ball gowns. You will see the military uniforms as well. I would not worry what others are wearing and just do what you want to do. We dress up so we can get nice family photos.

I like it! And I can't agree with you more on not worrying about what others are wearing. No judgement from me. Everyone is on vacation and it's about having a good time. Now...if I can get DS to put on a nice button down shirt and a jacket, I'll be happy. It would be nice to have a nice family picture where he is wearing something other than nice polo shirt and shorts :rolleyes:

[LC30]

Hi gang! I'm checking in!

Today I have my first gown fitting! Yeah! It's getting closer!

Tomorrow is my bridal shower.

Awesome! Very exciting preparing for your wedding. Have fun at the bridal shower! It's you wedding and your day, do what makes you happy. I remember our wedding there was a little drama because I made choices that was going to make me happy and XX years later (i'm not going to age myself :lmao:) I don't regret the choices. Make your wedding what you want! :flower3: We will be drinking konk koolers to celebrate your wedding1

[TigLife4Me]

On a Disney cruise 'formal' night is anything from less than you described to full out formals. I do the 'what I can wear to a wedding with glittery accessories' route. On other cruiseline I frequent (Princess) I go a bit fancier, but not Disney. Disney is more about having fun than 'putting on airs'. Plus the crowd is younger:) As for wearing something twice, YESSS! On the other I've been known to wear the same skirt with two completely different types of tops and accessories & nobody knows. Can even get away with 2 formal nights plus one fancy restaurant with these clothes.

[sullins5]

Hi gang! I'm checking in!

Today I have my first gown fitting! Yeah! It's getting closer!

Tomorrow is my bridal shower. Kind of nervous about that because I have one family member that has been vocal about not being invited on the cruise. She absolutely embarrassed me at a shower for her daughter. She mistakenly assumed that I was paying for my in laws cruise and not paying for my parents and she called me out right in front of the whole table. I was mortified.

I had to set her straight that I didnt want anyone to be put out the expense and I paid for everyone to go, in laws, my parents an the bridal party. She thinks that because she saw my mother hand me a check, that it was my mothers money. Not that it was any of her business, but I had to put her in her place at the table and tell her that the money came from an account of money that my uncle left for me when he died. She is the executor of that account.

I didnt invite most of my family on purpose. If I invited one, they all would have come. I have a very large Italian family, so a regular wedding would have easily been 300 people. We didnt even invite all of John's siblings. He's one of nine. I dont have much time left with my father and I wanted to make sure we made it a nice cozy event that we could all enjoy instead of being a Bridezilla (which happened anyway) :confused3

OK, so that is what is on my plate this weekend. I'm getting so excited for this cruise!

Oh, and a special thanks to Maria for being my sounding board. Poor thing...I've never met her before and I go an dump all my stuff on her. As my mother-in-law would say "She's such a darlin'". Thanks Maria! :love:

:thumbsup2
Bless your heart BETH!! This is your day! Your fairy tale come true! Don't you dare let a 'Debbie Downer' ruin your day or month for that matter! Some folks in this life have nothing better to do than tear others down...and you just keep telling yourself and your family that "This is a great day, I'm gonna rejoice in everything in it!" And don't let ppl pull you down. It's like I tell my kids "If they really love you, they'll understand." If not, it's how you respond that matters. So YOU be happy...keep dancing and enjoy!!! And Just 'smile and wave' when that family member is around...you don't have to be 'grumpy gills' like her!:rotfl:

Love that your fitting is today!!! How WONDERFUL! And what fun for your first shower! This disneychik and mom hopes your weekend rocks with excitement!!!:banana:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Hi gang! I'm checking in!

Today I have my first gown fitting! Yeah! It's getting closer!



Congrats and here's wishing you nothing but the best. :grouphug: We'll be there toasting you on CC. :cool1::cool1: I would not worrying what others think. It is your wedding wedding and nobody elses. I look at it as it is their issue and not yours. If they have a problem they can go elsewhere and do not need to vent on you. Have a great time and the DISsers will be here for you. :hug:

[sullins5]

:goodvibes And as for Formal night?...This family will not be in tuxes or ball gowns (but I'd love to be..;) )..and I understand, it's their vacay too! You'll see my guys in ties/button downs, and maybe they'll have their coats, but not sure on that one either. And most of us girls will be in little black dresses. Which I hope is ok, but it's probably the best I'm gonna do.:thumbsup2

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Where is everyone this afternoon :rolleyes1

It is raining hard right now with lightning and thunder. :scared1: I want this view instead. :banana::banana::banana:

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[Octoberbride03]

Where was i today?

Did laundry, hit the tailors for a skirt and shorts that needed taking in before the cruise. Then it was off to the bank and meat market so we can eat for the next few weeks:lmao: Home for lunch and then took Onslow to Southern States hoping to catch their dog expert. We missed her, gotta try again on Tuesdaypopcorn:: Now its home for a little while before hitting church, and hopefully, by the time i leave for church i will have a new exercise video ordered, because I KNOW i need something.
No thunder and lightning here, but it is trying to rain, and I wouldn't be surprised if thunder and lightning joined it.

And yeah, i want that view right now too:yay:

[Octoberbride03]

AND on my way to the meat market, I had a very happy distraction:cool1:
The suburban in front of me was sporting a Black and White DCL sticker:worship: I've never seen 1 before. I held up my hands and clapped into their rear-view but no idea if they saw me or not:lmao:

Somebody please tell me they sell these on the ship. I gotta have 1:love:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Onslow is on CC :lmao::lmao::rotfl2::rotfl2:

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_1039.jpg

[Octoberbride03]

Dummy dog is ALWAYS lazing around:sad2:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Dummy dog is ALWAYS lazing around:sad2:

I call it CHILLIN' :lmao::lmao::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Octoberbride03]

I call it CHILLIN' :lmao::lmao::rotfl2::rotfl2:

And here i was thinking he looked hot in that smock:lmao:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

This is interesting. :confused3 According to this site for St Thomas it says that the Freedom of the Seas and Carnival Valor are docking at Havensight but nothing is designated for the Norwegian Sun and the Disney Magic, not even anchored. The Magic crusie before and after us is designated to be docked at Havensight. Is there something going on in St Thomas. :confused3

http://www.havefunwithus.net/resources/CruiseShipsScheduleStThomasVirginIslands.html

[Octoberbride03]

This is interesting. :confused3 According to this site for St Thomas it says that the Freedom of the Seas and Carnival Valor are docking at Havensight but nothing is designated for the Norwegian Sun and the Disney Magic, not even anchored. The Magic crusie before and after us is designated to be docked at Havensight. Is there something going on in St Thomas. :confused3

http://www.havefunwithus.net/resources/CruiseShipsScheduleStThomasVirginIslands.html

Better not be:sad2: Otherwise I may be booking spa services for a day in Nassau:rolleyes:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Better not be:sad2: Otherwise I may be booking spa services for a day in Nassau:rolleyes:

Not again. :scared1::scared1: Once was enough. Actually that would be my 4th time in Nassau. :scared1: :scared1::scared1:

[aan1701]

This is interesting. :confused3 According to this site for St Thomas it says that the Freedom of the Seas and Carnival Valor are docking at Havensight but nothing is designated for the Norwegian Sun and the Disney Magic, not even anchored. The Magic crusie before and after us is designated to be docked at Havensight. Is there something going on in St Thomas. :confused3

http://www.havefunwithus.net/resources/CruiseShipsScheduleStThomasVirginIslands.html

If for some odd reason we don't port there I could care less. I look at it like this, 36 more bucks for my bar bill. That is the cost of our Skyride tickets.

[TIGGER/POOH4]

If for some odd reason we don't port there I could care less. I look at it like this, 36 more bucks for my bar bill. That is the cost of our Skyride tickets.

We know where to find you. :lmao:

Rockin Bar D

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_0422.jpg

[DVCTigger]

90 and sunny here today, but I'd rather be here! (since we're goin with the "views" theme today!)
http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n617/mtribbett4/CruiseandBeachClubJuly2011066.jpg

[DVCTigger]

This is interesting. :confused3 According to this site for St Thomas it says that the Freedom of the Seas and Carnival Valor are docking at Havensight but nothing is designated for the Norwegian Sun and the Disney Magic, not even anchored. The Magic crusie before and after us is designated to be docked at Havensight. Is there something going on in St Thomas. :confused3

http://www.havefunwithus.net/resources/CruiseShipsScheduleStThomasVirginIslands.html

Maybe I'm so slow in looking at this that they fixed it? I see the Magic on there now... Wed Oct 12th

[TIGGER/POOH4]

90 and sunny here today, but I'd rather be here! (since we're goin with the "views" theme today!)


I'm there with you. :thumbsup2

[LC30]

Just got back from one of our favorite local restaurants where the owner and staff have "adopted" DS. We had to get a to go box and our server drew this on the take out box...:thumbsup2

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt308/lconnor30/IMG_1175.jpg

[mariaelenak]

Today's creation. Red Velvet cake with dragon made of modeling chocolate.
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n565/mariak77/Kelly1.jpg

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n565/mariak77/Kelly3-1.jpg

[LC30]

Today's creation. Red Velvet cake with dragon made of modeling chocolate.
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n565/mariak77/Kelly1.jpg

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n565/mariak77/Kelly3-1.jpg

So cute. How did you make the dragon? Adorable.

[sullins5]

Today's creation. Red Velvet cake with dragon made of modeling chocolate.
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n565/mariak77/Kelly1.jpg

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n565/mariak77/Kelly3-1.jpg

:thumbsup2 So cute Maria! You did a great job! Now I think we need to see Mickey and Minnie on a cruise ship waiting for us! And yep, I'll take a piece!:banana:

[sullins5]

This is interesting. :confused3 According to this site for St Thomas it says that the Freedom of the Seas and Carnival Valor are docking at Havensight but nothing is designated for the Norwegian Sun and the Disney Magic, not even anchored. The Magic crusie before and after us is designated to be docked at Havensight. Is there something going on in St Thomas. :confused3

http://www.havefunwithus.net/resources/CruiseShipsScheduleStThomasVirginIslands.html

:confused3Ok..can someone explain to us newbies, why this matters? Is there a big deal to being 'tendered'? And what does it matter besides maybe having to hire a taxi to go a little farther? Can you tell all us newbies about this?:goodvibes

[mariaelenak]

So cute. How did you make the dragon? Adorable.

The dragon is made out of white modeling chocolate, dyed green and yellow. It's like using play doh but edible!

[LC30]

The dragon is made out of white modeling chocolate, dyed green and yellow. It's like using play doh but edible!

So cute. You really have a talent for it,

[mariaelenak]

So cute. You really have a talent for it,

Thank you. :goodvibes

[LKShep]

:confused3Ok..can someone explain to us newbies, why this matters? Is there a big deal to being 'tendered'? And what does it matter besides maybe having to hire a taxi to go a little farther? Can you tell all us newbies about this?:goodvibes

Usually tendering is only mildly inconvenient, but at times it can be a real pain (poorly organized Carnival ship, very small tender boats, I think they only took 12-14 people at a time). It really depends on how efficient they are at moving people. Generally, they organize those who are booked on early excursions to be the first to tender in the morning. Of course if you book you own excursions, DCL doesn't know your plans and the timing of the tenders may not accommodate your schedule.

You can occasionally find yourself waiting for your turn to tender off the ship, or at the port waiting to get back to the ship. In all, it is just not as convenient as walking off and back on whenever you want.

The other issue is that the tender may not deliver you where you would have been if you were docked and yes you may have to arrange other transportation or walk a little further.

[ImagineerM's Wifey]

Have any of you veterans done the St. John Island Tour? DH and I were thinking of doing that excursion and wanted opinions. Thanks!!

[ImagineerM's Wifey]

Finishing up:confused::rotfl2:

I haven't even started!!

Yeah...we haven't started yet either. I suppose we should get on that!! :lmao:
It's getting sooo close!!

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Just got back from one of our favorite local restaurants where the owner and staff have "adopted" DS. We had to get a to go box and our server drew this on the take out box...:thumbsup2

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt308/lconnor30/IMG_1175.jpg

OK, I can't help it. "Where's Perry?" :lmao::lmao::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Good morning fellow cruisers.
We now have only
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/tharg-5-50-trans.gifhttp://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/tharg-5-50-trans.gif
days to go to the Magic. :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[sullins5]

Usually tendering is only mildly inconvenient, but at times it can be a real pain (poorly organized Carnival ship, very small tender boats, I think they only took 12-14 people at a time). It really depends on how efficient they are at moving people. Generally, they organize those who are booked on early excursions to be the first to tender in the morning. Of course if you book you own excursions, DCL doesn't know your plans and the timing of the tenders may not accommodate your schedule.

You can occasionally find yourself waiting for your turn to tender off the ship, or at the port waiting to get back to the ship. In all, it is just not as convenient as walking off and back on whenever you want.

The other issue is that the tender may not deliver you where you would have been if you were docked and yes you may have to arrange other transportation or walk a little further.

:thumbsup2 Wow!Thanks...had no idea! That makes a lot of sense! And we don't have any 'set' plans for St Thomas, so for us, I guess it'd be fine. But man, that'd be tough I guess for alot of folks who have already booked excursions through outside excursions wouldn't it? Wonder when they'll let us know? Or do they let you know?:confused3

[salbythec]

Good Morning

I haven't been on for awhile but now that my life has calmed down I plan on joining the thread often:banana:

In case there is anyone who wants to buy jewelry in St Thomas, I recommend Ballerinas! We have bought alot of things there over the years.

Sally

[salbythec]

Today's creation. Red Velvet cake with dragon made of modeling chocolate.
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n565/mariak77/Kelly1.jpg

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n565/mariak77/Kelly3-1.jpg

Awesome!! You are so talented!!!:thumbsup2

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Oh horrors, we are almost on page 2 :scared1:. Time another pictre bump :cool1:

Pirate Monkey

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_0932.jpg

[LisaG520]

The trick is how to pack as lightly as possible and still have everything you need. Storage space in the cabins is always a challenge with lots of luggage. We put our luggage under the bed after we unpack and we cram the closet and the trunk full of stuff :rotfl: I have to take a look at my pack list and see what items I can pull out. Last trip I totally overpacked!

Question for all you veterans (2 cruises under my belt, a veteran I am not). How fancy does formal night get? Are we talking nice dress as in one you can wear to an afternoon wedding, well accessorized or fancy gown here. I'm hoping its a nice dress and not a ball gown. I honestly probably can't fit in my fancy gowns. Somehow the older I get, the harder those lbs fight to stay on :eek:


We've done the gowns and tux route before but this cruise will be shirt and tie for Darrell and black dress for me.


Haven't worn JC Penney's in years.

I am a Coldwater Creek and Loft person. Hoping to find something there. IF I'm lucky I can something in the outlets in DE in 2 weeks. If not, I may resort to internet sales. We shall see.

Love Coldwater Creeks travel wear - I have a dark blue dress that will probably be my Palo dinner outfit. All my capris are from there too. I need to make a trip to the outlet in St Augustine soon.

[scottishandproud]

Woop! Woop!:banana::banana::banana::banana: eight weeks just cant wait

We seen a holland america cruise ship from the fourth road bridge yesterday when we were travelling back from Edinburgh, my hubbie got a fright when i got excited and shouted to the kids "look their is a cruise ship thats like the one we are visiting lets go down to the port and have a look"
I have always to remind myself that they dont know we are going on the oasis and the magic they think they are just getting to visit for a day.:woohoo::woohoo:
Just made me even more excited lol......

[scottishandproud]

all this talk of what everyone is wearing, now we definately wont be going down the ball gown route either as i find it really difficult to put a dress on lol
Anyway can anybody tell me if it will be ok for my hubbie and kids just to wear a nice shirt and cravatt with a matching waistcoat to the formal night?
And will this also be ok for my hubbie to wear to palo for dinner, really dont want to bring a dinner jacket as her really dosnt like wearing them.:cool1:

[LC30]

Can't wait till I can see this view again.

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt308/lconnor30/May%202009%20Wonder%20Cruise/IMG_3257-1.jpg

[LC30]

all this talk of what everyone is wearing, now we definately wont be going down the ball gown route either as i find it really difficult to put a dress on lol
Anyway can anybody tell me if it will be ok for my hubbie and kids just to wear a nice shirt and cravatt with a matching waistcoat to the formal night?
And will this also be ok for my hubbie to wear to palo for dinner, really dont want to bring a dinner jacket as her really dosnt like wearing them.:cool1:

My DH will probably be wearing the same thing for Palo and formal night. He's definitely not going to wear a tux. He's grumbling about having to bring a jacket.

[LisaG520]

all this talk of what everyone is wearing, now we definately wont be going down the ball gown route either as i find it really difficult to put a dress on lol
Anyway can anybody tell me if it will be ok for my hubbie and kids just to wear a nice shirt and cravatt with a matching waistcoat to the formal night?
And will this also be ok for my hubbie to wear to palo for dinner, really dont want to bring a dinner jacket as her really dosnt like wearing them.:cool1:

Darrell always wears a tie and shirt for dinner at Palo - no jacket. And a button up short sleeve style shirt for brunch at Palo.

I wear the least restrictive outfits I can to either meal :rotfl2:

[LC30]

Darrell always wears a tie and shirt for dinner at Palo - no jacket. And a button up short sleeve style shirt for brunch at Palo.

I wear the least restrictive outfits I can to either meal :rotfl2:

Last time we were at Palo, Jonathan wore dress shirt with jacket, no tie. I'm sure he's doing the same again. I'm going to be wearing a dress so I don't have anything tight around my tummy :laughing:

[LC30]

:thumbsup2 Wow!Thanks...had no idea! That makes a lot of sense! And we don't have any 'set' plans for St Thomas, so for us, I guess it'd be fine. But man, that'd be tough I guess for alot of folks who have already booked excursions through outside excursions wouldn't it? Wonder when they'll let us know? Or do they let you know?:confused3

We were wondering too since we've never done this whole tendering thing before. We booked an outside excursion. Hopefully, it all works out. We have main dining too, so would want to get back on the ship with enough time to have a little R&R and get cleaned up for dinner.

[LC30]

I've dreaming about this view.....it can't come fast enough. Work has been relentless.

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt308/lconnor30/Disney%20Wonder%20May%202009/IMG_3395.jpg

[TIGGER/POOH4]

And will this also be ok for my hubbie to wear to palo for dinner, really dont want to bring a dinner jacket as her really dosnt like wearing them.:cool1:

Palo dinner requires a least a tie or jacket. So you do not have bring a jacket but he does have to wear a tie. (Get him a mickey mouse tie, I have one :lmao:)

[aan1701]

For Palo Brunch and Tea, I just wear a polo shirt with slacks. For Formal night I wear a Jacket and Tie. For Semi-Formal I just wear a tie. Still I refuse to take it completely serious, I will wear a Star Trek tie most of the time, but since we will probably be in Lumiers on formal night I will wear one of the ties I got when working for Disney at the L.A. set up of the Broadway version of Beauty and the Beast.

[LC30]

I haven't been on the board much lately and am making up for lost time. DH and DS are working on a house cleaning project and I'm staying clear out of the way. :cool1: They are doing a good job too. Just for this good work, I'm ordering them Mickey bars when we get on the cruise!

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Can't wait till I can see this view again.

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt308/lconnor30/May%202009%20Wonder%20Cruise/IMG_3257-1.jpg

Love these pics :thumbsup2. Adorable and then they grow up. Here's mine

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_0571.jpg

[LC30]

Palo dinner requires a least a tie or jacket. So you do not have bring a jacket but he does have to wear a tie. (Get him a mickey mouse tie, I have one :lmao:)

Great idea! Tie is lighter than a jacket to pack. Do we need a jacket for formal night? I'm guessing yes.

[LC30]

Love these pics :thumbsup2. Adorable and then they grow up. Here's mine

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_0571.jpg

This deserves a golf clap! These are my favorite pics.

[LC30]

For Palo Brunch and Tea, I just wear a polo shirt with slacks. For Formal night I wear a Jacket and Tie. For Semi-Formal I just wear a tie. Still I refuse to take it completely serious, I will wear a Star Trek tie most of the time, but since we will probably be in Lumiers on formal night I will wear one of the ties I got when working for Disney at the L.A. set up of the Broadway version of Beauty and the Beast.

Ok...that answers my question. Definitely a jacket then too. Thank you!

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Great idea! Tie is lighter than a jacket to pack. Do we need a jacket for formal night? I'm guessing yes.

Palo is the only place where the dress code is enforced. I have seen jeans and t-shirts on formal night in the main dining rooms. :scared1: To each his own. :lmao: even though the fashion police might give them a ticket. :rotfl2::rotfl2: DCL has given us a good reason to dress up nicely so we do so we can get nice family pictures. You do not have to wear a jacket in the main dining rooms.

[TIGGER/POOH4]

I've dreaming about this view.....it can't come fast enough. Work has been relentless.

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt308/lconnor30/Disney%20Wonder%20May%202009/IMG_3395.jpg

Love this shot. :thumbsup2 It looks like you had a great weather day.
When at work keep thinking 55 days to the Magic :cool1::cool1::cool1: and leave the stress behind.

[scottishandproud]

Thanx Everyone :thumbsup2
Hubbie will be very happy to know that he dosnt need to bring a jacket im hoping to persuade him to wear a matching waistcoat set with the boys, hopefully i can twist his arm lol:cool1:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

From the DCL website

Palo: (Disney Dream, Disney Wonder, Disney Magic) With its 270-degree ocean view from high atop the ship on Deck 10, Palo has the loveliest view of all restaurants on the ship. Palo is adults 18 and over only, and reservations are required. This restaurant features outstanding Northern Italian cuisine prepared to order.

The view from Palo is spectacular due to the restaurant’s location on the ship, but please keep in mind that the view is only “viewable” before sunset. Around the perimeter of Palo is a walkway, which at night is illuminated by bright lights. After sunset, the only things visible from Palo are those bright lights and a reflection of the interior of the restaurant. We would certainly not let this deter us from taking an available reservation at a later time, but we like to let guests know that an earlier reservation is often easier to get and offers the addition of the spectacular view and sunset. A new feature on the Dream is the option to dine outside on Palo's private teak deck.

Because your server does not follow you to this restaurant, a $15.00* cover charge per person is applied. In addition to dinner on both the Wonder and Magic, Palo brunch (Palo Brunch Photos ) is served at Palo on days at sea on the Magic and on the Wonder 4-night sailings. The same $15.00 fee is charged. On the Magic, there is a "High Tea" offered during the days at sea for a $5.00 fee. Reservations are required for all dining at Palo.

*Prices for Palo on the Dream will be $20 for dinner and brunch, and $10 for High Tea.

During dinner, gentlemen will be required to wear a dress shirt. Gentlemen wearing polo shirts, t-shirts, Tommy Bahama style shirts, etc will not be allowed admittance. Jackets and/or ties are recommended but not required. Notices will be in the Personal Navigator, on the Palo reservation card and a sign outside the elevators on deck 10 will contain this dress advisory. The Resort Casual dress code for both the brunch and high tea remains unchanged.

[scottishandproud]

From the DCL website

Palo: (Disney Dream, Disney Wonder, Disney Magic) With its 270-degree ocean view from high atop the ship on Deck 10, Palo has the loveliest view of all restaurants on the ship. Palo is adults 18 and over only, and reservations are required. This restaurant features outstanding Northern Italian cuisine prepared to order.

The view from Palo is spectacular due to the restaurant’s location on the ship, but please keep in mind that the view is only “viewable” before sunset. Around the perimeter of Palo is a walkway, which at night is illuminated by bright lights. After sunset, the only things visible from Palo are those bright lights and a reflection of the interior of the restaurant. We would certainly not let this deter us from taking an available reservation at a later time, but we like to let guests know that an earlier reservation is often easier to get and offers the addition of the spectacular view and sunset. A new feature on the Dream is the option to dine outside on Palo's private teak deck.

Because your server does not follow you to this restaurant, a $15.00* cover charge per person is applied. In addition to dinner on both the Wonder and Magic, Palo brunch (Palo Brunch Photos ) is served at Palo on days at sea on the Magic and on the Wonder 4-night sailings. The same $15.00 fee is charged. On the Magic, there is a "High Tea" offered during the days at sea for a $5.00 fee. Reservations are required for all dining at Palo.

*Prices for Palo on the Dream will be $20 for dinner and brunch, and $10 for High Tea.

During dinner, gentlemen will be required to wear a dress shirt. Gentlemen wearing polo shirts, t-shirts, Tommy Bahama style shirts, etc will not be allowed admittance. Jackets and/or ties are recommended but not required. Notices will be in the Personal Navigator, on the Palo reservation card and a sign outside the elevators on deck 10 will contain this dress advisory. The Resort Casual dress code for both the brunch and high tea remains unchanged.

:thumbsup2 Cheers Dan very helpful :banana::banana:

[aan1701]

Dan the only funny thing of your post, is I was told the price went up on all ships. This will be interesting. Also I see you never took my dare to show the back side of the Welcome Aboard signs in the hallway to the Gangway.

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Dan the only funny thing of your post, is I was told the price went up on all ships. This will be interesting. Also I see you never took my dare to show the back side of the Welcome Aboard signs in the hallway to the Gangway.

I think you are right about the increased cost of Palo. As for the dare I believe you to be incorrect. Please see post 2415
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2297550&page=161

[aan1701]

I think you are right about the increased cost of Palo. As for the dare I believe you to be incorrect. Please see post 2415
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2297550&page=161

My bad Dan I stand corrected. I am usally working so sometimes I miss posts. From what I seen recently they did change the look those signs, so why can't they give the Wonder a new banner?

[TIGGER/POOH4]

My bad Dan I stand corrected. I am usally working so sometimes I miss posts. From what I seen recently they did change the look those signs, so why can't they give the Wonder a new banner?

DCL can spend a few billion $$$ on new ships but not $20 on a new banner for the Wonder. :confused3:confused3 There are things in the world we will never be able to explain. :lmao::lmao:

[Octoberbride03]

It never fails.....on my days off everybody(including me lately) has stuff to do and doesn't get on. If i have to work y'all get real chatty and post 2-3 more pages on me:lmao:

[aan1701]

DCL can spend a few billion $$$ on new ships but not $20 on a new banner for the Wonder. :confused3:confused3 There are things in the world we will never be able to explain. :lmao::lmao:

They also have new embarkation backdrops as well. I think they need to get on the ball here.

[LC30]

Thanks for posting the info on Palo Dan. It's so true. The sunset view from Palo is the best. We have the best pictures of the sunset from deck 10 when we were dining in Palo. And thanks for the help. Now I know what I have to pack for clothes for formal night :goodvibes I'll be checking in later this evening. Now, I have to go brave the 100+ heat

[TIGGER/POOH4]

It never fails.....on my days off everybody(including me lately) has stuff to do and doesn't get on. If i have to work y'all get real chatty and post 2-3 more pages on me:lmao:

At least you did not miss the race today. Rain, rain go away. And tomorrow's forecast for Watkins Glen is yes more rain. Tune in tomorrow. :happytv:

[LC30]

It never fails.....on my days off everybody(including me lately) has stuff to do and doesn't get on. If i have to work y'all get real chatty and post 2-3 more pages on me:lmao:

I know it....I haven't been on too much lately and am catching up today.:laughing:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Thanks for posting the info on Palo Dan. It's so true. The sunset view from Palo is the best. We have the best pictures of the sunset from deck 10 when we were dining in Palo. And thanks for the help. Now I know what I have to pack for clothes for formal night :goodvibes I'll be checking in later this evening. Now, I have to go brave the 100+ heat

Good luck with that heat. We are under flood warning here. It has rained hard here for the last 24 hours:scared1:. Only in the last hour has it stopped.
I agree with the sunsets at Palo. We get the 6pm ressie so we can get a window table. Here is a pic from my last cruise.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_3198-1.jpg

[Octoberbride03]

At least you did not miss the race today. Rain, rain go away. And tomorrow's forecast for Watkins Glen is yes more rain. Tune in tomorrow. :happytv:

Yeah, i was hoping to use it to start on my FE gifts. The last part still has be dropped off, but the order is in. Took me way longer than I thought it would find what I wanted for them.

As for the race itself, doesn't bother me missing it. We flipped back and forth between the Nanny Marathon and ESPN waiting for a final decision. I always get lost with the road races anyhow.

[Octoberbride03]

Good luck with that heat. We are under flood warning here. It has rained hard here for the last 24 hours:scared1:. Only in the last hour has it stopped.
I agree with the sunsets at Palo. We get the 6pm ressie so we can get a window table. Here is a pic from my last cruise.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_3198-1.jpg

We had quite a rainstorm last night ourselves. It was coming off our front awning in sheets when we dashed out to church last night:rotfl2: Was supposed to get heavy rain today, but only had a shower or 2. Clearing up now

[TIGGER/POOH4]

As for the race itself, doesn't bother me missing it. We flipped back and forth between the Nanny Marathon and ESPN waiting for a final decision. I always get lost with the road races anyhow.

Kyle Busch gets lost on the road course too. He'll be in the kitty litter after happy Harvick puts him there. :lmao::lmao::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Octoberbride03]

Kyle Busch gets lost on the road course too. He'll be in the kitty litter after happy Harvick puts him there. :lmao::lmao::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Gee I can't imagine why:rotfl2:

[aan1701]

Rain, rain, go away. Oh wait I live in L.A. were it never rains unless it is Febuary.

[DVCTigger]

Typical Colorado weather here, haven't had much rain in a while. But I just sent my son back to Philly, from what you are saying, he may get a little wet!

[DVCTigger]

Time for my picture of the day, I believe this is the picture you were looking for!

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n617/mtribbett4/CruiseandBeachClubJuly2011243.jpg

55 Days!!:woohoo:

[sullins5]

Can't wait till I can see this view again.

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt308/lconnor30/May%202009%20Wonder%20Cruise/IMG_3257-1.jpg

Awwww....love, :lovestruc LOVE this picture! What a keeper! This is one for 20 years down the road to show him!
We won't be having a view like this :sad2:, but maybe I can 'tiptoe' in someone else's room and get a shot!:goodvibes

I've dreaming about this view.....it can't come fast enough. Work has been relentless.

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt308/lconnor30/Disney%20Wonder%20May%202009/IMG_3395.jpg

Sorry your work has been relentless! This summer has been a 'hard' one to be sure, so I think we all need this break! Not break...CRUISE!!! Can't wait to see that view! Come on Magic:banana::banana::banana:

[sullins5]

Time for my picture of the day, I believe this is the picture you were looking for!

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n617/mtribbett4/CruiseandBeachClubJuly2011243.jpg

55 Days!!:woohoo:


Yes, Mickey...WE'LL SEE YOU SOON!!!:banana::banana::banana:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Typical Colorado weather here, haven't had much rain in a while. But I just sent my son back to Philly, from what you are saying, he may get a little wet!

Philly is in the clear right now. The NJ shore is getting hammered right now.:scared1: But the rain is supposed to return tonight into tomorrow. Sorry this is not LA (nice and dry) but we are also not worrying about any earthquake dumping us into the Pacific ocean either.

[LKShep]

Awwww....love, :lovestruc LOVE this picture! What a keeper! This is one for 20 years down the road to show him!
We won't be having a view like this :sad2:, but maybe I can 'tiptoe' in someone else's room and get a shot!:goodvibes

Actually, that photo was taken in one of the public areas of the ship. From the looks of it, I would say deck 3. You will have plenty of opportunities for great views like that one.

[LKShep]

After all the discussion of formal night and what people wear, I thought I would show you that there are a few of us husbands who don't mind putting on some finer clothing one night on the cruise.

If I didn't bring along my tux, how would I get this photo with my buddy Goofy?

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/LKShep/w-goofy.jpg

[sullins5]

Love these pics :thumbsup2. Adorable and then they grow up. Here's mine

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_0571.jpg

Awww...don't blink or they'll be grown up...great pics! Hope you take these every time you cruise! When they're grown, what a keepsake! Precious!:goodvibes

[Octoberbride03]

After all the discussion of formal night and what people wear, I thought I would show you that there are a few of us husbands who don't mind putting on some finer clothing one night on the cruise.

If I didn't bring along my tux, how would I get this photo with my buddy Goofy?

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/LKShep/w-goofy.jpg

So very true:thumbsup2

beautiful pic

[sullins5]

Actually, that photo was taken in one of the public areas of the ship. From the looks of it, I would say deck 3. You will have plenty of opportunities for great views like that one.

Yay!!!:yay: This disneychik will be ALL OVER that porthole! If no one else in this family will stand there, our 12dd will! :woohoo: Thanks!:thumbsup2

[sullins5]

After all the discussion of formal night and what people wear, I thought I would show you that there are a few of us husbands who don't mind putting on some finer clothing one night on the cruise.

If I didn't bring along my tux, how would I get this photo with my buddy Goofy?

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/LKShep/w-goofy.jpg

Wow!! Love the formal wear! You three look great!;)

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Awww...don't blink or they'll be grown up...great pics! Hope you take these every time you cruise! When they're grown, what a keepsake! Precious!:goodvibes

I hear you. I don't have to blink anymore. They are growing like weeds now right in front of our eyes. How do you deal with it? Fortunately they still want to spend time with their parents but soon that will end except for requests for $$$ and keys. :scared1: Oh well we're going to enjoy them for a few more years. That's is probably why I have sooooo many pics. :lmao::lmao:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

After all the discussion of formal night and what people wear, I thought I would show you that there are a few of us husbands who don't mind putting on some finer clothing one night on the cruise.

If I didn't bring along my tux, how would I get this photo with my buddy Goofy?

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/LKShep/w-goofy.jpg

Looking good. :thumbsup2:thumbsup2 Great, now DW will want me in a tux. :lmao::lmao::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[sullins5]

I hear you. I don't have to blink anymore. They are growing like weeds now right in front of our eyes. How do you deal with it? Fortunately they still want to spend time with their parents but soon that will end except for requests for $$$ and keys. :scared1: Oh well we're going to enjoy them for a few more years. That's is probably why I have sooooo many pics. :lmao::lmao:

Well, I laugh:rotfl:, cry :sad2:, and do a whole lot of praying for my older two! Every vacation, I've told folks, "Oh, they won't want to come anymore"...and here they are...:rotfl2: at 23, and 24 still coming! And I'm like you are...took a ton of pics (though we didn't have quite the fancy stuff as now 10 years ago), take a ton of pics of everyone when I DO get them together, and enjoy every last second I can with them! Even when dh and I spent our 25th at Disney, the older two said "You're leaving Us?":rotfl:...I know..pitiful! But it still makes this mom happy!:banana: And since it'll STILL be awhile before we're 'empty-nesters' we're going to enjoy it as long as we can!!! :woohoo:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Well, I laugh:rotfl:, cry :sad2:, and do a whole lot of praying for my older two! Every vacation, I've told folks, "Oh, they won't want to come anymore"...and here they are...:rotfl2: at 23, and 24 still coming! And I'm like you are...took a ton of pics (though we didn't have quite the fancy stuff as now 10 years ago), take a ton of pics of everyone when I DO get them together, and enjoy every last second I can with them! Even when dh and I spent our 25th at Disney, the older two said "You're leaving Us?":rotfl:...I know..pitiful! But it still makes this mom happy!:banana: And since it'll STILL be awhile before we're 'empty-nesters' we're going to enjoy it as long as we can!!! :woohoo:

Sure sounds like you did good and still doing well.:thumbsup2 Can't wait to meet the gang. :cool1:
This is why we love the DCL cruise. The kids and parents can have some time to themselves and also have a great time as a family. Looking forward to another great cruise. :banana::banana:

[mariaelenak]

After all the discussion of formal night and what people wear, I thought I would show you that there are a few of us husbands who don't mind putting on some finer clothing one night on the cruise.

If I didn't bring along my tux, how would I get this photo with my buddy Goofy?

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/LKShep/w-goofy.jpg

:thumbsup2 Now that's a great photo! Two handsome guys and a beautiful lady.

[Octoberbride03]

Yay!!!:yay: This disneychik will be ALL OVER that porthole! If no one else in this family will stand there, our 12dd will! :woohoo: Thanks!:thumbsup2

I think its near the clubs. Very cool place for a pic:thumbsup2

[LKShep]

Well, I laugh:rotfl:, cry :sad2:, and do a whole lot of praying for my older two! Every vacation, I've told folks, "Oh, they won't want to come anymore"...and here they are...:rotfl2: at 23, and 24 still coming! And I'm like you are...took a ton of pics (though we didn't have quite the fancy stuff as now 10 years ago), take a ton of pics of everyone when I DO get them together, and enjoy every last second I can with them! Even when dh and I spent our 25th at Disney, the older two said "You're leaving Us?":rotfl:...I know..pitiful! But it still makes this mom happy!:banana: And since it'll STILL be awhile before we're 'empty-nesters' we're going to enjoy it as long as we can!!! :woohoo:

This cruise marks a turning point for us in raising the family. We will have our youngest with us, though he is almost 19 and leaving home in December. And we will have our oldest grandchild (oh, and his parents) along for the cruise.

Though we did "blink" and the kids are now grown, the grandkids are doing a great job of filling any void.

[DVCTigger]

Well, I laugh:rotfl:, cry :sad2:, and do a whole lot of praying for my older two! Every vacation, I've told folks, "Oh, they won't want to come anymore"...and here they are...:rotfl2: at 23, and 24 still coming! And I'm like you are...took a ton of pics (though we didn't have quite the fancy stuff as now 10 years ago), take a ton of pics of everyone when I DO get them together, and enjoy every last second I can with them! Even when dh and I spent our 25th at Disney, the older two said "You're leaving Us?":rotfl:...I know..pitiful! But it still makes this mom happy!:banana: And since it'll STILL be awhile before we're 'empty-nesters' we're going to enjoy it as long as we can!!! :woohoo:

We're the same way, mine are DD21, DS 19, DS17. The older two are away at college, just the one left at home (HS Jr). We did our family trip this summer on the Dream and Beach Club. Our daughter turned 21 on CC!! We had a blast, just not sure how many more trips like that we will get. It will be very different not being with them or my DH on this cruise!

[sullins5]

We're the same way, mine are DD21, DS 19, DS17. The older two are away at college, just the one left at home (HS Jr). We did our family trip this summer on the Dream and Beach Club. Our daughter turned 21 on CC!! We had a blast, just not sure how many more trips like that we will get. It will be very different not being with them or my DH on this cruise!

Well...here's hoping this cruise is special in it's own way for you!:thumbsup2..Though we've had to take a couple 'weekenders' and a fall & Christmas trip w/o my son or daughter, it does seem like once we 'get into' the trip, it's fine. Nope, not the same, but still ok. Though this mom knows how to pick up a phone!:rotfl: And it just makes it sweeter to bring them 'little happies' and to hug their necks when we 'hit the door'!:goodvibes..We'll take whatever we can get as a family!:banana:

[LC30]

Good luck with that heat. We are under flood warning here. It has rained hard here for the last 24 hours:scared1:. Only in the last hour has it stopped.
I agree with the sunsets at Palo. We get the 6pm ressie so we can get a window table. Here is a pic from my last cruise.

Send the rain our way. We could use all the rain you guys can spare. We are the same. 6 p.m. ressies for window table and the most beautiful sunset.:thumbsup2

[LC30]

Actually, that photo was taken in one of the public areas of the ship. From the looks of it, I would say deck 3. You will have plenty of opportunities for great views like that one.

That's right...deck 3 before heading to dinner at Parrot Cay.

[LC30]

: And it just makes it sweeter to bring them 'little happies' and to hug their necks when we 'hit the door'!:goodvibes..We'll take whatever we can get as a family!:banana:

:hug: That's right. I'm trying to enjoy every moment I can while DS is still young because I know it, he's going to be getting his driver's license and heading off to college.

All the more reason to take to them to Disney cruises and Disney World and enjoy it all as a family for as much as we can.

[DVCTigger]

Yep, that's one of the ways I justify all the cruise and WDW trips....memories!
However, the next two cruises I have booked are w/o the kids. But someone had to sacrifice and go on this cruise with my sister (KLMchemist), and neither of my other two sisters stepped up to do it! Couldn't let her have to pay full fare for a single in a cabin.... :hug:

[TigLife4Me]

LKShep.......WOW you look great, and your wife is beautiful (as is her dress too). I've never even seen a pic of my hubby in a tux! I'll never see it either. You keep up the good work:banana:

[sullins5]

Yep, that's one of the ways I justify all the cruise and WDW trips....memories!
However, the next two cruises I have booked are w/o the kids. But someone had to sacrifice and go on this cruise with my sister (KLMchemist), and neither of my other two sisters stepped up to do it! Couldn't let her have to pay full fare for a single in a cabin.... :hug:

:thumbsup2 You ARE so KIND!! Albeit...I'd so make that sacrifice too!!! You'll just have to 'suffer' through it!:rotfl: Y'all are gonna have a great time!:banana:

[Twinner2]

LKShep.......WOW you look great, and your wife is beautiful (as is her dress too). I've never even seen a pic of my hubby in a tux! I'll never see it either. You keep up the good work:banana:

Thanks for the compliment. I've worn this gown on 2 other cruises. I have a new gown for this cruise, not quite as fancy but fun. Got it for a great deal one day when I was shopping with my daughter. I'm so exited to meet everyone! :woohoo:

[scottishandproud]

Send the rain our way. We could use all the rain you guys can spare. We are the same. 6 p.m. ressies for window table and the most beautiful sunset.:thumbsup2

:yay: i didnt know you can book a table at the window at this point please spill the beans and tell us how?:banana::banana:

[scottishandproud]

After all the discussion of formal night and what people wear, I thought I would show you that there are a few of us husbands who don't mind putting on some finer clothing one night on the cruise.

If I didn't bring along my tux, how would I get this photo with my buddy Goofy?

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/LKShep/w-goofy.jpg

Wow you both look fab:banana: fantastic memories for you both and your family.

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Send the rain our way. We could use all the rain you guys can spare. We are the same. 6 p.m. ressies for window table and the most beautiful sunset.:thumbsup2

Sorry I can't send the rain your way even though I would love to send some your way. It is kinda crazy around here. What day are doing Palo? Our ressies are for Thursday. Also how can you reserve this early for a window table? We get one simply by going at opening of Palo (6pm) and requesting a window table at that time.

[ctry]

This cruise marks a turning point for us in raising the family. We will have our youngest with us, though he is almost 19 and leaving home in December. And we will have our oldest grandchild (oh, and his parents) along for the cruise.

Though we did "blink" and the kids are now grown, the grandkids are doing a great job of filling any void.

Good thing you mentioned us! we are an integral part of that grandchild you are taking on the cruise ;) We are so excited and can't wait to build our own memories of DCL!!! Mexican Riviera Dec 2012?!?:banana::woohoo:

[LC30]

Sorry I can't send the rain your way even though I would love to send some your way. It is kinda crazy around here. What day are doing Palo? Our ressies are for Thursday. Also how can reserve this early for a window table? We get one simply by going at opening of Palo (6pm) and requesting a window table at that time.

We're doing it Sunday night. And we do the same thing you do. We can't reserve a window table. We get an early reservation and then beg for a window table :goodvibes We've done that 2x and it worked. But I don't think it always works that way. Let's have konk kooler to give us some good luck in getting a window table.

[scottishandproud]

We're doing it Sunday night. And we do the same thing you do. We can't reserve a window table. We get an early reservation and then beg for a window table :goodvibes We've done that 2x and it worked. But I don't think it always works that way. Let's have konk kooler to give us some good luck in getting a window table.

uch! i thought you knew something we didnt lol

[LC30]

uch! i thought you knew something we didnt lol

I wish I had a secret reservation technique to share.

[scottishandproud]

I wish I had a secret reservation technique to share.

:rotfl2: you could make a fortune :banana:

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

I think it will be funny once we board the ship to see the herd racing towards Rockin D to make Palo reservations.:rotfl2: I really want a brunch one so that will be my first stop and heaven forbid anyone get in my way. LOL. Picture the scene in the Christmas with the Kranks movie with Jamie Lee Curtis and the old lady both racing towards the last hickory ham...:rotfl:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

I think it will be funny once we board the ship to see the herd racing towards Rockin D to make Palo reservations.:rotfl2: I really want a brunch one so that will be my first stop and heaven forbid anyone get in my way. LOL. Picture the scene in the Christmas with the Kranks movie with Jamie Lee Curtis and the old lady both racing towards the last hickory ham...:rotfl:

I promise we will not be in your way. :rotfl2: We have a dinner ressie and that is all we wanted. We will up on deck 9 either at Topsiders or the Goffy Pool nice and safe from the stampede on deck 3. :lmao::lmao:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

We're doing it Sunday night. And we do the same thing you do. We can't reserve a window table. We get an early reservation and then beg for a window table :goodvibes We've done that 2x and it worked. But I don't think it always works that way. Let's have konk kooler to give us some good luck in getting a window table.

I have done this 3 times and never had an issue with getting a window table. It is a matter of being there early. Good luck to you in getting a window table and here a Konk cooler for you. :drinking1

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/thCopyofstitch-aloha-from-hawaii2.jpg

[DVCTigger]

Kinda lonely around here this morning. DH left for CA for business this morning, two kids back at college, the other one is gone for the day. This is all I have left.....

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n617/mtribbett4/KateshouseandSequioa011.jpg

And I guess they are ready for their walk!! :laughing: I'll check in later. (see, you guys should have never showed me how to get my photos on here!)

[mariaelenak]

Kinda lonely around here this morning. DH left for CA for business this morning, two kids back at college, the other one is gone for the day. This is all I have left.....

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n617/mtribbett4/KateshouseandSequioa011.jpg

And I guess they are ready for their walk!! :laughing: I'll check in later. (see, you guys should have never showed me how to get my photos on here!)

Aww!! Your fur kids are so cute!!

[scottishandproud]

Kinda lonely around here this morning. DH left for CA for business this morning, two kids back at college, the other one is gone for the day. This is all I have left.....

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n617/mtribbett4/KateshouseandSequioa011.jpg

And I guess they are ready for their walk!! :laughing: I'll check in later. (see, you guys should have never showed me how to get my photos on here!)

aw i cant see the image it says it has been deleted or moved

[aan1701]

We will not be going to the Palo line on day one that's for sure. We got our brunch and tea, and since we do not like the dinner there, their is no need to go get in that line. Be ides we won't be at the ship till 1:30-2:00 from AKL anyway.

[LKShep]

I am curious, how many of us here are main dining and how many are late seating? Also, how many of you have requested a specific dining rotation?

We are late seating, which works out fine for our group since we are coming from the west and have a 2 hour time difference. We also have requested the PLA rotation which puts us in Lumieres on formal night and Parrot Cay on pirate night.

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

aw i cant see the image it says it has been deleted or moved

Yeah, it is wierd. First I couldn't see it, then I could and now I can't again?:confused3

They looked like my labs except my Luke is snow white and Lucy is red. She was named after Lucy Ricardo and boy does she live up to her name.:rotfl2:

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

I am curious, how many of us here are main dining and how many are late seating? Also, how many of you have requested a specific dining rotation?

We are late seating, which works out fine for our group since we are coming from the west and have a 2 hour time difference. We also have requested the PLA rotation which puts us in Lumieres on formal night and Parrot Cay on pirate night.

Well we are on main seating even though it is just DH and I because of his acid reflux and of course so we can enjoy the pirate buffet. :rotfl: We also requested the PLA rotation so I hope we get it because we chose it to be in those places on those nights also.

[DVCTigger]

Yeah, it is wierd. First I couldn't see it, then I could and now I can't again?:confused3

They looked like my labs except my Luke is snow white and Lucy is red. She was named after Lucy Ricardo and boy does she live up to her name.:rotfl2:

It's weird, not sure why it keeps doing that, oh well. Ya, I love my puppies....Smokey and Bear! But sometimes I call them Tigger and Pooh Bear! Smokey jumps like Tigger whenever its time to eat or walk!

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

LOL, that is Lucy too. She jumps up like 6 ft in the air plus she is also called Miss Wiggles because her butt is always wiggling when she is happy.

[DVCTigger]

Well we are on main seating even though it is just DH and I because of his acid reflux and of course so we can enjoy the pirate buffet. :rotfl: We also requested the PLA rotation so I hope we get it because we chose it to be in those places on those nights also.

DH and I typically do the late so we can really take our time, and I enjoy the show before dinner. However, this time since I'm not traveling with DH, and traveling with my parents, we are doing the main dining. Even though we are also 2 hours west, they typically eat around 5, so the main dining will be better for them. And I didn't realize you could request a specific rotation. :confused3

[DVCTigger]

LOL, that is Lucy too. She jumps up like 6 ft in the air plus she is also called Miss Wiggles because her butt is always wiggling when she is happy.

Haha :rotfl: thats great!!

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

DH and I typically do the late so we can really take our time, and I enjoy the show before dinner. However, this time since I'm not traveling with DH, and traveling with my parents, we are doing the main dining. Even though we are also 2 hours west, they typically eat around 5, so the main dining will be better for them. And I didn't realize you could request a specific rotation. :confused3

Yep, we just had our TA put that on our reservation as a request.

[Octoberbride03]

Is it the Goofy pool that we are meeting at? I think that's right, but just checking before I update Post 1.


And any more interest in Tee shirts? Check Post 1 for the design, and let me know. :thumbsup2

[TIGGER/POOH4]

I am curious, how many of us here are main dining and how many are late seating? Also, how many of you have requested a specific dining rotation?

We are late seating, which works out fine for our group since we are coming from the west and have a 2 hour time difference. We also have requested the PLA rotation which puts us in Lumieres on formal night and Parrot Cay on pirate night.

We always do main dining. With the kids late dining is not even a consideration. For some reason we always start out in Animators:confused3For the last four cruises we have started in Animators and I would not bet against us again starting in Animators.

[Octoberbride03]

We are doing main dining this time. Did late dining on our first cruise, and it was nice, but we want to see how we enjoy the main seating. Plus i expect that I will actually be able to eat at the Pirate and Dessert buffets this time around:rotfl2:

Last time the parties started just as we finished eating and my tummy said no more:lmao:

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Is it the Goofy pool that we are meeting at? I think that's right, but just checking before I update Post 1.


And any more interest in Tee shirts? Check Post 1 for the design, and let me know. :thumbsup2

I believe that is right if that is the one on deck 9 with the big screen. Can you also add on there that whoever wants to dress up and have their picture made with all of us that we will meet at the atrium. I don't know what time yet so figure we could decide that later.

[LC30]

I am curious, how many of us here are main dining and how many are late seating? Also, how many of you have requested a specific dining rotation?

We are late seating, which works out fine for our group since we are coming from the west and have a 2 hour time difference. We also have requested the PLA rotation which puts us in Lumieres on formal night and Parrot Cay on pirate night.

We are main seating. My guess is we will end up in APL. The last 2 cruises we were APT because we have DS was 3 at the time. I'm guessing we'll have the same dining rotation as last time.

[DVCTigger]

Looks like many of us are main dining this cruise. It seems like we always start in L/T, so thats my guess for where we will be. Since we are almot always in the secon dining, it will be interesting to see if I can enjoy the dessert and pirate buffets! And the main family pool by the Arielview screen is Goofy's pool. :thumbsup2

[mariaelenak]

I am curious, how many of us here are main dining and how many are late seating? Also, how many of you have requested a specific dining rotation?



We are main dining this time around since we are travelling with a 23 month old. We didn't ask for a specific rotation.

[DVCTigger]

So who's up for riding Pelican Plunge?!?

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n617/mtribbett4/CruiseandBeachClubJuly2011169.jpg

[TIGGER/POOH4]

So who's up for riding Pelican Plunge?!?

[/IMG]

We are. :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_4190.jpg

[DVCTigger]

:thumbsup2 Love it! My big kids had it to ourselves for over an hour on our double dip this summer. They had the timing down for one to go down the unenclosed side six or seven seconds before the one going down the enclosed (fast) side. Then had races, or course, everything is a competition in this family! They were all pretty close!

[Zippydacat]

The four of us will be at the main dining, due to the DD's. We didn't know about requesting a specific rotation but will note that for later. DW and I are doing Palo Thursday night at 7:00 to celebrate out 12th anniversary. We did Palo 12yrs ago on our honeymoon! We really wanna do the Palo brunch, but don't wanna be involved in the stampede on deck 3 when we board, so we may skip it and do it next year.

[TIGGER/POOH4]

:thumbsup2 Love it! My big kids had it to ourselves for over an hour on our double dip this summer. They had the timing down for one to go down the unenclosed side six or seven seconds before the one going down the enclosed (fast) side. Then had races, or course, everything is a competition in this family! They were all pretty close!

This is a great location. We can race down pelican plunge, get konk coolers at the Heads Up bar and most important CRASH Bethshaya's wedding all within 50 yards. :thumbsup2:thumbsup2 :cool1::cool1: :banana::banana:

[DVCTigger]

This is a great location. We can race down pelican plunge, get konk coolers at the Heads Up bar and most important CRASH Bethshaya's wedding all within 50 yards. :thumbsup2:thumbsup2 :cool1::cool1: :banana::banana:

YES!! I am SO in on that plan!

[Octoberbride03]

We are. :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_4190.jpg

That looks like fun:thumbsup2

Haven't gone down a waterslide since i became deaf. Hmmm....
perhaps i shall give it a shot :idea:

[Octoberbride03]

Added DISmeet info and picture info as it stands thus far.

I am off to get ready for tomorrow and some relaxing in bed:thumbsup2

[TartanTinker]

Hi you lot have been busy :cool1: I have had a busy few weeks on and I won't have Internet next week so I will catch up with you all in about two weeks then I will be on vacation mode :thumbsup2

[TigLife4Me]

We have late dinner (I hate having to get ready for dinner so early that you sometimes miss out on shore excursion stuff!!) I didn't know we could request a certain rotation, but you can betcha I'll be on phone today to request PLA:)

[salbythec]

We put our car on Craigs List Sunday night and it sold last night!:cool1:
The phone was crazy yesterday but it was worth it!:goodvibe
Now we have to go buy a new car!:yay:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Good morning fellow cruisers.
We now have only
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/tharg-5-50-trans.gifhttp://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/tharg-3-50-trans.gif
days to go to the Magic. :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[LC30]

Good morning fellow cruisers.
We now have only
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/tharg-5-50-trans.gifhttp://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/tharg-3-50-trans.gif
days to go to the Magic. :cool1::cool1::cool1:

I can't believe only 53 more days!!!! I love these weekly countdowns.:banana:

[LC30]

We put our car on Craigs List Sunday night and it sold last night!:cool1:
The phone was crazy yesterday but it was worth it!:goodvibe
Now we have to go buy a new car!:yay:

Congratulations!! Gotta love Craigs List!

[LC30]

We have late dinner (I hate having to get ready for dinner so early that you sometimes miss out on shore excursion stuff!!) I didn't know we could request a certain rotation, but you can betcha I'll be on phone today to request PLA:)

We knew you could ask for a certain rotation but as typical Disney policy they can't guarantee and are happy to take requests. Wonder how often they truly get you want you want.:confused3 Would be great to know.

[LC30]

Added DISmeet info and picture info as it stands thus far.

I am off to get ready for tomorrow and some relaxing in bed:thumbsup2

Maureen, I looked and looked but didn't find it in the first post. I think the older I get, the blinder I get. :rotfl:

[LC30]

I was up till 4:30 a.m. last night. Couldn't sleep so I worked on FEs and am coming up to some new ideas for our stateroom door. This was our stateroom door last cruise.

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt308/lconnor30/May%202009%20Wonder%20Cruise/IMG_3419.jpg

[mariaelenak]

Good morning everyone!

[salbythec]

Maureen, I looked and looked but didn't find it in the first post. I think the older I get, the blinder I get. :rotfl:

Ok I feel better now!;)I couldn't find it either!:lmao:

[salbythec]

I was up till 4:30 a.m. last night. Couldn't sleep so I worked on FEs and am coming up to some new ideas for our stateroom door. This was our stateroom door last cruise.

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt308/lconnor30/May%202009%20Wonder%20Cruise/IMG_3419.jpg

Awesome Door!!!:thumbsup2

[scottishandproud]

I am curious, how many of us here are main dining and how many are late seating? Also, how many of you have requested a specific dining rotation?

We are late seating, which works out fine for our group since we are coming from the west and have a 2 hour time difference. We also have requested the PLA rotation which puts us in Lumieres on formal night and Parrot Cay on pirate night.

:thumbsup2 we are main dining mainly to accomodate the kids.:worship:

[sullins5]

We put our car on Craigs List Sunday night and it sold last night!:cool1:
The phone was crazy yesterday but it was worth it!:goodvibe
Now we have to go buy a new car!:yay:

:thumbsup2 Love it, love it!

Must be car buying/selling season!:goodvibes I did the same thing on Saturday. Spent Friday looking for a 'mid size' sedan for me and Emily to 'zip' around town in, bought one at 5pm, came home and listed dh's truck on Craigslist(yes, he knew:rotfl:), and sold it to the first caller on Saturday morning.

Don't love the car 'buying' process, but I know I must have done well because the manager said "Man, I didn't make a dime off of you":rotfl2:, and the salesman said "Are you a real estate agent?":rotfl:

[sullins5]

I was up till 4:30 a.m. last night. Couldn't sleep so I worked on FEs and am coming up to some new ideas for our stateroom door. This was our stateroom door last cruise.

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt308/lconnor30/May%202009%20Wonder%20Cruise/IMG_3419.jpg

Wow! Love all the magnets! I wouldn't change a thing!:thumbsup2

[sullins5]

Oh, and we're main dining too and we 'requested' PLA also. We'll just have to see...really doesn't matter, more happy that we got early dining!:goodvibes

[scottishandproud]

:)Hi, i notice that ****** the disigner has stopped doing design requests at the moment and i would love to try and make my own door magnets, does anybody know if its ok to go onto his design page and copy them from there?
I just have not got the first clue where to start but would love to give it a go.

:banana:Thanx Mandy:banana:

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Maureen, I looked and looked but didn't find it in the first post. I think the older I get, the blinder I get. :rotfl:

Yes, you are right. It looks like it didn't save what Maureen did. Last update was on 8-7-11. She will have to try again and I am sure she will today.;) She is usually so on top of things.:worship:

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

:)Hi, i notice that ****** the disigner has stopped doing design requests at the moment and i would love to try and make my own door magnets, does anybody know if its ok to go onto his design page and copy them from there?
I just have not got the first clue where to start but would love to give it a go.

:banana:Thanx Mandy:banana:

I don't know how to do that Mandy but I am pretty sure that all of ******'s designs are personalized so it wouldn't help you. There is another thread that has a link to some non-personalized ones. I will try and find it.

[scottishandproud]

I don't know how to do that Mandy but I am pretty sure that all of ******'s designs are personalized so it wouldn't help you. There is another thread that has a link to some non-personalized ones. I will try and find it.

Thanx that would be fab

:banana:

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

I hope this works. ****** is still doing custom magnets for people and this is his thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2745821&referrerid=302324
If this doesn't work then it is the "cruise magnets and graphics" one on the first page right now. I can't find the other one but if you search the threads for cruise mangets there is one that has the "ears" and there is another one that has basic designs. I will keep looking for it for you.

[Bethshaya]

Hi guys, checking in again

I had my Shower on Sunday and it was wonderful. About 60 ladies at my mothers. I got so much stuff, I dont know where I am going to put it all! But I got all my FoodNetwork faves (All my Rachel Ray cookware and servicing dishes) and a professional knife set from Giada DeLaurentis. I didnt need my by way of traditional brides gifts, so I asked for those things that I always wanted, but never had. I got a food processor, a formal tea set, punch bowl and cups and a large 45 cup coffee pot for my Papercrafting classes.

I'm getting more excited about the trip each day. Most of my to-do's are done with the exception of the Thank You's I'm working on now and finding shoes. I have one pair for the dress, but they hurt my feet. So I'm still searching for the perfect glitzy sandal.

The only other To Do is what Madalyn is working on...Door art!

I tried using our printer to print out the Disney Names for all the doors, but it is pixilated and my paper isn't nice. So I am going to try to move it to a Flash drive and go to Kinko's this weekend. I also have the Portal hole art with each of the Fab 5 for each of the 5 stateooms. We'll be Mickey, my parents will be Minnie, then will fill out with Donald, Goofy and Pluto for each of the other rooms.

I'm a little worried about funds. I'm hoping we are bringing enough and have captured everything in the budget. The tips are going to kill me. On top of the regular stateoom/waiter tips, we also have the wedding planner, musician and minister. Also need to count in the Excursion we're all taking in St Johns to the Dolphin Swim. If someone is looking to join us, I think most of that booking is all of our group going! Flipper...here we come darlin'!

Can you believe it guys! We're almost there! I'm already starting to pack. At least putting everything aside in outfits in the spare bedroom so I know what everyone is bringing.

Woohoo! 8 weeks!

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Here is another link to some door magnet graphics: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1523226

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Hi guys, checking in again

I had my Shower on Sunday and it was wonderful. About 60 ladies at my mothers. I got so much stuff, I dont know where I am going to put it all! But I got all my FoodNetwork faves (All my Rachel Ray cookware and servicing dishes) and a professional knife set from Giada DeLaurentis. I didnt need my by way of traditional brides gifts, so I asked for those things that I always wanted, but never had. I got a food processor, a formal tea set, punch bowl and cups and a large 45 cup coffee pot for my Papercrafting classes.

I'm getting more excited about the trip each day. Most of my to-do's are done with the exception of the Thank You's I'm working on now and finding shoes. I have one pair for the dress, but they hurt my feet. So I'm still searching for the perfect glitzy sandal.

The only other To Do is what Madalyn is working on...Door art!

I tried using our printer to print out the Disney Names for all the doors, but it is pixilated and my paper isn't nice. So I am going to try to move it to a Flash drive and go to Kinko's this weekend. I also have the Portal hole art with each of the Fab 5 for each of the 5 stateooms. We'll be Mickey, my parents will be Minnie, then will fill out with Donald, Goofy and Pluto for each of the other rooms.

I'm a little worried about funds. I'm hoping we are bringing enough and have captured everything in the budget. The tips are going to kill me. On top of the regular stateoom/waiter tips, we also have the wedding planner, musician and minister. Also need to count in the Excursion we're all taking in St Johns to the Dolphin Swim. If someone is looking to join us, I think most of that booking is all of our group going! Flipper...here we come darlin'!

Can you believe it guys! We're almost there! I'm already starting to pack. At least putting everything aside in outfits in the spare bedroom so I know what everyone is bringing.

Woohoo! 8 weeks!

That is awesome! So happy you got lots of stuff. It is just like Christmas isn't it?

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Where is everyone today? We were almost at page 2 again.:scared1:

[aan1701]

Hi all. So the Interline discount rate is out for this cruise for anyone that maybe able to use it. We have decided not to. Now don't get me wrong it is a great deal and only $100 more than what we are paying for our sideways 11B to go to a 5B and pre paid tips, but the problem is that we need to spend more money and loose the $250 on board credit that we have as Gold members. The tips only work out to about $150 or so so we look at as spending $100 to losse $100. I will admit it would have been nice to have to verandah, but I really don't want to spend any more especially since we have to pay the Hawaii cruise by New Years Eve.

[Octoberbride03]

Maureen, I looked and looked but didn't find it in the first post. I think the older I get, the blinder I get. :rotfl:

WTH:scared1:

I posted here AFTER I updated the first post. Nice big bolded and everything:headache:

I will have to update again. Onslow probably wants a walk first. That's a bother:headache:

[Octoberbride03]

OK, once again POST 1 is updated. Lets hope it lasts longer than a few minutes this time:lmao:

DISmeet info and group pictures are in there. I swear i saw them:thumbsup2

[DVCTigger]

Where is everyone today? We were almost at page 2 again.:scared1:

Chores and more chores! Hate it when they get in the way of the fun. But done just in time to watch the Dream sail away!! (via live webcam of course)

http://www.portcanaveralwebcam.com/

[Octoberbride03]

Chores and more chores! Hate it when they get in the way of the fun. But done just in time to watch the Dream sail away!! (via live webcam of course)

http://www.portcanaveralwebcam.com/

oh good:thumbsup2 she hasn't left yet. Anybody kn ow how long it takes for her to get to the 2 palms camera?

[Octoberbride03]

WOW. Nice close up. She's moving away from the pier now. Bye Bye dreamers:cloud9:

[DVCTigger]

oh good:thumbsup2 she hasn't left yet. Anybody kn ow how long it takes for her to get to the 2 palms camera?

No idea, but she's just pulling out now

[scottishandproud]

I hope this works. ****** is still doing custom magnets for people and this is his thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2745821&referrerid=302324
If this doesn't work then it is the "cruise magnets and graphics" one on the first page right now. I can't find the other one but if you search the threads for cruise mangets there is one that has the "ears" and there is another one that has basic designs. I will keep looking for it for you.

Here is another link to some door magnet graphics: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1523226

:thumbsup2 Wow thanx very much for this Laura im off to have a look now.

:banana::banana:

[Cinderelley]

I hope this works. ****** is still doing custom magnets for people and this is his thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2745821&referrerid=302324
If this doesn't work then it is the "cruise magnets and graphics" one on the first page right now. I can't find the other one but if you search the threads for cruise mangets there is one that has the "ears" and there is another one that has basic designs. I will keep looking for it for you.

****** is taking another break. Poor guy.:sad2: Way too many requests. I did find a bundle that I liked but is there anyway that another DISigner would be able to personalize the names?

[sullins5]

:wave: Hey guys! Just 'popping' in tonight. Have been on an 'organizing binge' today...organized drawers, FE stuff, getting cruise documents all put away in my handy-dandy folder...:goodvibes Y'all have a good nite!

[scottishandproud]

Hi all. So the Interline discount rate is out for this cruise for anyone that maybe able to use it. We have decided not to. Now don't get me wrong it is a great deal and only $100 more than what we are paying for our sideways 11B to go to a 5B and pre paid tips, but the problem is that we need to spend more money and loose the $250 on board credit that we have as Gold members. The tips only work out to about $150 or so so we look at as spending $100 to losse $100. I will admit it would have been nice to have to verandah, but I really don't want to spend any more especially since we have to pay the Hawaii cruise by New Years Eve.

Hi sorry Alan can you tell this newbie what the interline discount rate is?:confused::confused:
We booked with dreams unlimited and i remember seeing that discounts may be aplied to your booking but not sure as we are first timers.:confused3
Thanx Mandy

[DVCTigger]

Hi sorry Alan can you tell this newbie what the interline discount rate is?:confused::confused:
We booked with dreams unlimited and i remember seeing that discounts may be aplied to your booking but not sure as we are first timers.:confused3
Thanx Mandy

I'm curious too, never heard of this.......:confused3

[Cinderelley]

I'm curious too, never heard of this.......:confused3

Me three. :rolleyes1

[Cinderelley]

Thought of our group when I saw this picture in one of the threads today!

http://angiedaley.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/witch-with-mickey-bar.jpg

[DVCTigger]

:laughing: Love that picture!!

[DVCTigger]

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n617/mtribbett4/CruiseandBeachClubJuly2011028.jpg

[Octoberbride03]

Hi sorry Alan can you tell this newbie what the interline discount rate is?:confused::confused:
We booked with dreams unlimited and i remember seeing that discounts may be aplied to your booking but not sure as we are first timers.:confused3
Thanx Mandy

I'll beat him to the punch and tell y'all that interline discounts are for airline and travel professionals. He works for Southwest, so he gets to use them if they pop up.

I've read about em, but don't qualify for them since I am a lowly target employee.

[Octoberbride03]

Until .......................


Thread number 2!!!!

Y'all decide who's going to open it, and please copy and paste Post 1 of this thread over there. Of course that means whoever opens it is in charge of editing the post.

Not sure I can edit Post 1 of this thread after it has been locked.

Gotta get ready for hte morning and go shower. I'll pop in after for a minute.

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Thought of our group when I saw this picture in one of the threads today!

http://angiedaley.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/witch-with-mickey-bar.jpg

OMG, LOVE IT !!!! :lmao::lmao::cool1::cool1:

[LC30]

WTH:scared1:

I posted here AFTER I updated the first post. Nice big bolded and everything:headache:


:lmao: Too funny. I tell you...technology. :mad:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Hey Alan I didn't know Shamu can fly.:lmao::lmao: Here is the SWA Shamu the whale plane I took today from Baltimore to Buffalo.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG00041-20110816-1824.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG00042-20110816-1825.jpg

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Good morning fellow cruisers.
We now have only
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/tharg-5-50-trans.gifhttp://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/tharg-2-50-trans.gif
days to go to the Magic. :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[scottishandproud]

Good morning fellow cruisers.
We now have only
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/tharg-5-50-trans.gifhttp://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/tharg-2-50-trans.gif
days to go to the Magic. :cool1::cool1::cool1:

:hippie: Wow Dan your were up with the lark this morning.
In the mood for a wee dance again so here goes
:banana::dance3::banana::dance3::banana::dance3::b anana::dance3:

[scottishandproud]

I'll beat him to the punch and tell y'all that interline discounts are for airline and travel professionals. He works for Southwest, so he gets to use them if they pop up.

I've read about em, but don't qualify for them since I am a lowly target employee.

Cheers Maureen, and sorry i would start a new post but im not computer savvy and would mess it up so im praying that im not near the 20th post;)

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

****** is taking another break. Poor guy.:sad2: Way too many requests. I did find a bundle that I liked but is there anyway that another DISigner would be able to personalize the names?

Were you looking at the last couple pages? He was still doing them then and did a couple for me last week?:confused3 Just ask anyway...

[Cinderelley]

Were you looking at the last couple pages? He was still doing them then and did a couple for me last week?:confused3 Just ask anyway...

Yup. I saw your post and looked all the way through the thread. He was bombarded with requests and said he was way overwhelmed and stretched thin so I wasn't even going to ask. I did get a personalized request a couple of weeks ago from him but I didn't have time then to look at more. Now that I have, I could just kick myself.:sad2:

No problemo though. Its all good. I'm taken care of. ;)

I too would like to start the new thread. If I can figure out how to do it I will post the link here. Give me til the end of today and hopefully it will have been accomplished! :thumbsup2

[Cinderelley]

Yup. I saw your post and looked all the way through the thread. He was bombarded with requests and said he was way overwhelmed and stretched thin so I wasn't even going to ask. I did get a personalized request a couple of weeks ago from him but I didn't have time then to look at more. Now that I have, I could just kick myself.:sad2:

No problemo though. Its all good. I'm taken care of. ;)

I too would like to start the new thread. If I can figure out how to do it I will post the link here. Give me til the end of today and hopefully it will have been accomplished! :thumbsup2

New thread posted! Now just need to fix up the first post a little. I just copy and pasted. I still need the images to show. How do I get the t-shirt images to show. I'll fix it when I get home from work. :surfweb:

Oh yeah, almost didn't post the link :rotfl:
Here ya go: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=42284872#post42284872

[aan1701]

Hey Alan I didn't know Shamu can fly.:lmao::lmao: Here is the SWA Shamu the whale plane I took today from Baltimore to Buffalo.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG00041-20110816-1824.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG00042-20110816-1825.jpg

We have 3 of them, but that one I like best because of the interior. I love the way the Overhead bins are blue. The other two are not like that as they are older -300,-500 series aircraft and that one is a -700 series.