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

[Octoberbride03]

That's right...

sneak in while I'm cooking supper and going through the DISigns board :rolleyes2

[TIGGER/POOH4]

That's right...

sneak in while I'm cooking supper and going through the DISigns board :rolleyes2

Caught you napping. :lmao: I am sure you not let that happen again. :rotfl2:

I did find the ****** thread and posted the link to this thread a week or two ago if you are looking for DISsigns.

[Octoberbride03]

Caught you napping. :lmao: I am sure you not let that happen again. :rotfl2:

I did find the ****** thread and posted the link to this thread a week or two ago if you are looking for DISsigns.

You're dang skippy you won't catch me napping again:lmao:

I saw that link, and looked through it yesterday:confused: Not quite sure what I'm looking for, but I'll know it when I see it:laughing:

[mariaelenak]

Photo of my granddaughter practicing her Tea Party skills in the hopes of being able to attend the Tea Party with Alice on the Magic!
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Couldn't resist posting...she's just too cute! Yes, I'm a proud grandma!

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Photo of my granddaughter practicing her Tea Party skills in the hopes of being able to attend the Tea Party with Alice on the Magic!
Couldn't resist posting...she's just too cute! Yes, I'm a proud grandma!

Tickets are easy to get. Just stop by guest services on deck 3 as you board the ship to ask for them. They will have the date and time for the event.

Too cute :thumbsup2

[sullins5]

Photo of my granddaughter practicing her Tea Party skills in the hopes of being able to attend the Tea Party with Alice on the Magic!
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Couldn't resist posting...she's just too cute! Yes, I'm a proud grandma!

Too Cute! I'd love for my Emily to do that, but at 12, I'm thinking SHE'LL think she's too old...Sad day when they grow up...:sad:

Can't wait guys!:)

[Octoberbride03]

Photo of my granddaughter practicing her Tea Party skills in the hopes of being able to attend the Tea Party with Alice on the Magic!
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Couldn't resist posting...she's just too cute! Yes, I'm a proud grandma!

And she brought her doggie to the tea party::lmao: I love it. I hope she gave him a treat, he's sitting so nice and tall. that's a good doggie:thumbsup2

[Octoberbride03]

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[Octoberbride03]

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[Octoberbride03]

Thank you! I just ordered it and when you order it. They let you download the pdf version so you can start reading it :thumbsup2

Debating is done. Went ahead and ordered the 2010 loose leaf filler for the deluxe kit which we already have. Was surprised to be offered a download of their Cruise Clues book for free. Wasn't expecting anything. Got mine for $12.96 including free shipping:thumbsup2 Will be happy when it gets here. No waiting until August for me. We'll take it out somewhere with us and go through all excursions and stuff, and see what's interesting and not. That's what we did before our last cruise. Studied it over a dinner out and it was fun:wizard:

[mariaelenak]

So my daughter found out today that a mom from her playgroup is going on their first Disney Cruise on the 9th. So being curious I went over to check out that Cruise Meet page. They are up to a grand total of: 3 pages of postings. 34 posts in total! That last post being on June 30! What a boring group! So glad I'm on the Magic instead of the Wonder! :banana:

[sullins5]

:banana: Just 'popping' in to say 'Hi!' :wave:

Can't believe we're in the double digits now!:yay: We're deciding on our excursions this week and have to pay in full...:woohoo: (Can't believe I'm excited about that..but it means it's a done deal). And then the 'check in' begins. For those of you who have already done it, did you get new times to arrive at the port? I'm a little concerned because when we booked our rental, I put that we'd return it by 11am because any later, and I'll have to pay another days' rental. Do you think there will be a problem with the drop off? Don't really want to pay another days rental. And I also put 9:45 as our return rental for the 15th because originally we were 'late' dining, now we're early. Do I need to change that one or does it really matter?

Thanks guys...just getting prepped!;)

[Octoberbride03]

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[sullins5]

:banana: Don't know about you guys...but we've had so much going on this summer~ Traveling to Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, but when we passed this two or three weeks ago, we knew we were ready for October!!!
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Carnival's Elation, I think. All the people were boarding (around 2pm) and we just thought, "Bet they wish it was the Magic!" :lmao:

We're getting that much more excited!:banana:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Anybody up for a game up on the Sports Deck?

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[aan1701]

Anybody up for a game up on the Sports Deck?



I am always up for some late night Basketball after the bar closes.

[Octoberbride03]

Anybody up for a game up on the Sports Deck?

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I'll just find a comfy seat and watch. My basketball days are long behind me

[TIGGER/POOH4]

We know where to find you. Hot tub. :cool1: :banana: :thumbsup2

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[aan1701]

We know where to find you. Hot tub. :cool1: :banana: :thumbsup2

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My Hot Tub is not there, I only use the Cove Pool and Hot Tubs. I am always there around 4 except on embarkation day, then I am there about 4:20.

[mrsrotten]

Yay - just realised that we're only 93 days out. Today I booked the flight, the hotel, and paid off the cruise - all that's left is the limo to the hotel on the night before the cruise to the hotel with a stop at the "adult beverage" store. DH kept me on pins and needles about whether he would be going but HE"S IN! Yay us! Is anyone doing deep sea fishing (bubba's something or other?) send me a PM so I don't miss it.
Yay us!

[TIGGER/POOH4]

My Hot Tub is not there, I only use the Cove Pool and Hot Tubs. I am always there around 4 except on embarkation day, then I am there about 4:20.

Here you go

Quiet Cove pool and Hot Tub

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[Octoberbride03]

My Hot Tub is not there, I only use the Cove Pool and Hot Tubs. I am always there around 4 except on embarkation day, then I am there about 4:20.

So picky. I'll just grab the first available hot tub without 10 people in it:lmao:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

So picky. I'll just grab the first available hot tub without 10 people in it:lmao:

Beware the human (ie Goofy) pool on sea days

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[Tinkerbell0614]

Cant believe how close we are getting!! I love the Friday countdowns......we used that for our last cruise!! It makes the days seem to go by quicker :banana:

[sullins5]

Cant believe how close we are getting!! I love the Friday countdowns......we used that for our last cruise!! It makes the days seem to go by quicker :banana:

:thumbsup2:I'm with ya Tinkerbell0614!!!:thumbsup2

And NOT only a countdown, I love the fact that we'll get a jumping/dancing number 3!!!! Can't believe we'll be exactly 3 months out! For us, it'll mean in 3 months we're getting on that plane and headed to Downtown Disney!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[mariaelenak]

:thumbsup2:I'm with ya Tinkerbell0614!!!:thumbsup2

And NOT only a countdown, I love the fact that we'll get a jumping/dancing number 3!!!! Can't believe we'll be exactly 3 months out! For us, it'll mean in 3 months we're getting on that plane and headed to Downtown Disney!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

I LOVE the dancing numbers!

[aan1701]

To all our Silver Castaway Club members out there, I just checked and if you are a party of 2 and want to go to Palo, everyting is open, all meals and all times. Good luck booking what you want at midnight tomorrow.

[LC30]

To all our Silver Castaway Club members out there, I just checked and if you are a party of 2 and want to go to Palo, everyting is open, all meals and all times. Good luck booking what you want at midnight tomorrow.


Thank you!!!! Keeping my fingers crossed we get the times we want. :goodvibes 3 more days and counting!

[aan1701]

All times were open.

[Octoberbride03]

Thank you!!!! Keeping my fingers crossed we get the times we want. :goodvibes 3 more days and counting!

Well the good news is you won't be competing with me for anything:lmao:

Dh and I have definitely decide to skip Palo this time around. We loved the dinner more so than the brunch, but we're happy not doing either this time. So at midnight tomorrow night, I will be sleeping just like i need to be for work Sat. morning:cloud9:

[Octoberbride03]

Speaking of booking though. Dh and I went through the Passporter which came today(2010's) :banana: And we really don't see any must-dos for excursions for St. Thomas/St. John.

So for the vets who have been here, what do you recommend other than the skyway ride?

[TIGGER/POOH4]

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

[Octoberbride03]

YAY:dance3::yay:

We're rocking and rolling now:cheer2:

[Octoberbride03]

Quoted from Kritter and DVC4US on the main board


I got a call from concierge this afternoon and got the same information you did. According to the concierge manager DCL is going to enforce the port arrival times and there will be a separate queue area for those people who did not check-in online and select a port arrival time. She also told me that boarding time will not change. I think someone posted this before but this makes me think of bus stops at WDW. I can see different lines for each arrival time and if you show up prior to your arrival time then you will have to wait in your appointed queue area.

With the port arrival times it sounds like they are trying to alleviate some of the crowding in the terminal. And with the terminal not opening until 11am, it sounds like they are trying to alleviate some of the congestion outside the terminal with some cruisers leaving and new cruisers trying to show up.

I guess we will see what happens on August 2nd.

I have been keeping up with the thread on the Port opening change. If this is to be believed then come Aug. 2nd they will start enforcing the arrival times that everybody chooses in their online check-in. As of now, I still plan to leave check-in time blank. I am going to wait and see what is posted on this thread in Aug. before revising that.

[TIGGER/POOH4]

I can say I signed up for 10:30am checkin time 2 weeks ago and it now been changed by the system to 11am. I wonder what time the busses will now leave MCO. We usually catch the 1st bus out at around 9:45am. I would guess that will now be pushed back. This really stinks since is a Dream issue and not a Magic issue. The terminal will not be crowded for our cruise. This will only mean less time to checkin, get the kids registered and get photos with the characters in front of the Magic model. Oh well just go with the flow since we will still be a Disney cruise. :cool1:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

TGIF

St Thomas

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[Octoberbride03]

TGIF

St Thomas

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Beautiful shot. Can't wait to see it:thumbsup2

[TartanTinker]

I LOVE the dancing numbers!

To all our Silver Castaway Club members out there, I just checked and if you are a party of 2 and want to go to Palo, everyting is open, all meals and all times. Good luck booking what you want at midnight tomorrow.

Ok so that will 8am sunday morning with me am I right ? :confused3 ooo I can't wait I'm so excited.

I'm in one room for our booking and dh is in another I have been told they are linked but when I go on DCL I have to put in separate numbers and nothing says that they are linked. Will I be able to book us all into one excursion & me & dh into palo's through my booking or do I have to bring them up one by one:confused3.

[Octoberbride03]

Ok so that will 8am sunday morning with me am I right ? :confused3 ooo I can't wait I'm so excited.

I'm in one room for our booking and dh is in another I have been told they are linked but when I go on DCL I have to put in separate numbers and nothing says that they are linked. Will I be able to book us all into one excursion & me & dh into palo's through my booking or do I have to bring them up one by one:confused3.

Well if midnight tonight my time = 8am Sunday your time, then you are correct. It is 1:36pm here right now so 10.5 hrs to go. I will be in dreamland though. Can't think of anything worth having Rich stay up for tonight. So we'll just wing it when we're ready:thumbsup2

[TartanTinker]

Well if midnight tonight my time = 8am Sunday your time, then you are correct. It is 1:36pm here right now so 10.5 hrs to go. I will be in dreamland though. Can't think of anything worth having Rich stay up for tonight. So we'll just wing it when we're ready:thumbsup2

Well that will make it 5am with us:scared1: I don't think I will be getting up at that time. Good luck to everyone hope you get what you want:banana:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Ok please correct me if I am wrong. Currently there are 92 days to the cruise. Therefore day 90 is Sunday and you should be able to book at 12:01am EDT Sunday morning (ie Saturday night). I would therefore get some sleep tonight or else you may be one unhappy camper with not able to book anything.

[Octoberbride03]

Ok please correct me if I am wrong. Currently there are 92 days to the cruise. Therefore day 90 is Sunday and you should be able to book at 12:01am EDT Sunday morning (ie Saturday night). I would therefore get some sleep tonight or else you may be one unhappy camper with not able to book anything.

OK, blame Alan. He posted yesterday that Silver CC members would be able to book tonight:lmao:

I sincerely mean it when I say I'm NOT counting the days yet:rotfl2: So if someone tells me tonight is 90 days out I go ok:thumbsup2 I'll start when i hit Sept. Before that my math ain't so hot:rotfl2::lmao:

[sullins5]

:thumbsup2 I'm laughing about my stupidity today, so lest I do it again, y'all make sure I'm right.

If you're a 75 dayer, and I'm paid in full before that, I still can't do anything right until I'm 75 days out? Which happens to be my BD, pixiedust: so I can't forget the date...

My TA wants full payment the 15th, so can I assume thats to get it to Disney so they can register it on the website? And I asked her if we were linked, she said yes, but the website doesn't show it yet. Reckon it'll show all that once I've finished paying?

[Octoberbride03]

Alright, I gotta get off my but here and go do some house work.

For the doggie owners here: What do y'all feed em? Looking for a new food for Onslow that won't break the bank. His current is Nutro Max, but I think he's needing a change.

[sullins5]

Alright, I gotta get off my but here and go do some house work.

For the doggie owners here: What do y'all feed em? Looking for a new food for Onslow that won't break the bank. His current is Nutro Max, but I think he's needing a change.

Since you've got a llahsa, thought I'd give our 2 cents. Gizmo was on Promax (recommended by a trainer), and you used to get it at feed stores. Then they switched to Diamond...It was great! Around $12 I think for a 25 lb bag (may be wrong on that, it's been a while). But what we liked about it, was the dog trainer/breeder said most of the dog foods you see at 'feed stores' are more balanced, cheaper, and overall better than Eukanuba, etc.

Just a thought...:rolleyes1

[Octoberbride03]

Since you've got a llahsa, thought I'd give our 2 cents. Gizmo was on Promax (recommended by a trainer), and you used to get it at feed stores. Then they switched to Diamond...It was great! Around $12 I think for a 25 lb bag (may be wrong on that, it's been a while). But what we liked about it, was the dog trainer/breeder said most of the dog foods you see at 'feed stores' are more balanced, cheaper, and overall better than Eukanuba, etc.

Just a thought...:rolleyes1

I searched threads over on the main board and there are people over there who get their food at Tractor Supply Company. Closest 1 to us is in Elizabeth City, about an hour's drive. We have Southern states locally.

[aan1701]

Hey all I know is that it says today that my cruise is 91 days away on the DCL site.

[LisaG520]

Also I am 6 for 6 on getting into CC and intend on extending that record to 7 for 7. Even on a rough day where all the excursions were cancelled we made it in. The interesting thing was this was in 2009 where there was no huricanes around we almost did not make it to CC.


We're 11 for 10 (double-dip) so we plan to continue our streak. Last year we came close twice - followed Tomas on our Eastern and in Dec on a 4 night they swapped our sea day with cc and all was good.

Agreed. Same with my next cruise after this one, Hawai'i on the Wonder. It will be my first as Platinum and from the sound of things I will have hard times getting reservations. On that one I feel bad for the gold members.

This is how it was for our Alaska this year. We were on the first one and only Platinum were able to book brunches ahead of time. Gold were able to get dinners and I don't think silver or 1st timers were ablet book anything at Palo.

I didn't hear of anyone not getting the excursions they wanted though since there were so many.

[LisaG520]

Are you just a party of 2? See my mom will be with us. Everything for Thursday is gray. Says no reservations avilable.

I would book for two of you and as soon as you get on board go see about adding the third person. We've had luck doing that in the past. We were able to add two of our dinnermates to our Palo brunch the day before.

Nevermind - I finished catching up and see you booked two ressies for same time. :)

[LisaG520]

Noticed this on the main board today.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2749138

So for our Platinum/Gold cruisers.....what was the check in time deal when you completed your forms?

I didn't do online check-in yet for this cruise but for alaska I get a message that being Platinum we could show up whenever (I'm sure it was more flowery than that but that was the meaning of it)

I'm pretty sure Gold have to pick a time.

[LisaG520]

I just booked cabana 4 for cc day :banana:

Cabana 3 was still available.

And Palo still showing open availabilty for dinner and brunch for parties of 1-2. Sorry I didn't check tea.

[TIGGER/POOH4]

I didn't do online check-in yet for this cruise but for alaska I get a message that being Platinum we could show up whenever (I'm sure it was more flowery than that but that was the meaning of it)

I'm pretty sure Gold have to pick a time.

I am gold and had to pick a time. I orignally received a 10:30am time but the system changed it to 11am. I may be wrong but I have been reading that concierge may not have to pick a time but I have not seen anything about platinum. We know platinum can board with conceirge. If I were you I would do the online checkin. I would hate to find out that platinums have to checkin and then you have to wait outside. If you checkin now you will most likely get a 11am checking time as the silvers do not get to do online checkin until tomorrow night.

[Octoberbride03]

Hey all I know is that it says today that my cruise is 91 days away on the DCL site.



Its all in in good fun Alan. My rule of thumb is if somebody tells me something and its not illegal then I'm happy to go along with it:thumbsup2

I think you should bring back your tickers. Even if they did say 91 days out, it was true enough for me cause I count leaving my house as part of my cruise, never mind that I won't actually see the ship for another 2 days after i lock the door:rotfl2:

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[aan1701]

I would book for two of you and as soon as you get on board go see about adding the third person. We've had luck doing that in the past. We were able to add two of our dinnermates to our Palo brunch the day before.

Nevermind - I finished catching up and see you booked two ressies for same time. :)

Yup that's what I did. It worked perfectly. To all the Silver members, good luck booking your stuff. As for check in at the port I just took a late time as we are using DCL from Animal Kingdom Lodge.

[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:

[TartanTinker]

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:

Well I'm dancing! :banana::cool1::cheer2::cool1::banana::cheer2:
12 weeks today and we'll be on the flight ( hopefully no delays:goodvibes )

[TartanTinker]

C u all in 6 hours:) I must be off my head;) hope I get a palo's reservation and an early check in:banana: good luck to all that's trying.

[Octoberbride03]

Good luck. Once again I'll be sawing wood this evening. After going through our new 2010 version of Passporter there really is no pressing reason for me to be booking at midnight tonight.

So for everybody who wants Palo and a cabana, good luck:thumbsup2 I'll be looking for reports tomorrow when I get home from church.

[Octoberbride03]

Hey Alan, glad to see your tickers are back:thumbsup2

[aan1701]

Hey Alan, glad to see your tickers are back:thumbsup2

I never did anything to them.

[LC30]

Tartantinker, hopefully I'll be there in 6 hours as well. I hope I can stay up till 12:01 am. Have some Palo booking to do :) Keeping my fingers crossed I get what we want. :goodvibes

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Tartantinker, hopefully I'll be there in 6 hours as well. I hope I can stay up till 12:01 am. Have some Palo booking to do :) Keeping my fingers crossed I get what we want. :goodvibes

Best of luck tonight. I just looked and for a party of two all times for palo brunch and dinner are available. Actually the only thing that is taken so far is the cabanas. There is only cabana 3 at the family and cabana 20 on SB still avaible. So if you are looking for a cabana then signon at 12:01am. The cabanas are way too rich for my blood so I did not take one.

[mariaelenak]

Best of luck tonight. I just looked and for a party of two all times for palo brunch and dinner are available. Actually the only thing that is taken so far is the cabanas. There is only cabana 3 at the family and cabana 20 on SB still avaible. So if you are looking for a cabana then signon at 12:01am. The cabanas are way too rich for my blood so I did not take one.

What does SB stand for?

[aan1701]

What does SB stand for?

Serenaty Bay (Adult Beach). Sorry about the spelling. I too agree about the Cabana price. Acttualy I just don't understand why I would ever want one to be honest. I can do the 30 sec walk to get my own food. I can do the 30 sec walk to get a drink. I will already have sunscreen. Not like I need sand toys, so I need a Cabana why?

[aan1701]

I can't wait to see what you guys booked.

[LC30]

We got our Palo brunch and dinner :banana: but are having a hard time deciding on excursions for the islands. For some reason none of us tonight were able to check in. We were only able to book things.

[aan1701]

We got our Palo brunch and dinner :banana: but are having a hard time deciding on excursions for the islands. For some reason none of us tonight were able to check in. We were only able to book things.

You will be able to check in in the morning.

[TartanTinker]

Hi I can't get back to sleep :surfweb: I managed to book brunch for Sunday,
High tea for Monday & dinner on Friday so I'm delighted just not sure if I will keep the high tea:confused3. I also booked the exotic rasul, couples choice, French riviera beach rendezous & mavens bay beach break. but I still can't check in I will try again in a while.
Hope everyone else got what they wanted:cheer2:

[aan1701]

Again, don't worry about checking in. It will be ready for you in the morning.

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Please note that on the main boards it has been reported for some reason you can complete your palo/excusion/spa ressies at 12:01am but online checkin is at 3am. Why this is being done is a DCL mystery. :confused3 If you are a silver member you should be able to complete checkin this morning and get your checkin time. Good luck to everyone.

[LC30]

Just checked in. Everything worked great. Thank you everyone!

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Just checked in. Everything worked great. Thank you everyone!

What checkin time did you get?

[sullins5]

Hi I can't get back to sleep :surfweb: I managed to book brunch for Sunday,
High tea for Monday & dinner on Friday so I'm delighted just not sure if I will keep the high tea:confused3. I also booked the exotic rasul, couples choice, French riviera beach rendezous & mavens bay beach break. but I still can't check in I will try again in a while.
Hope everyone else got what they wanted:cheer2:

:thumbsup2: Wow Judith!!! You got a TON done! Congrats!

[LC30]

[QUOTE=TIGGER/POOH4;41786190]What checkin time did you get?[/QUO

I was able to select 11 a.m. port arrival.

[sullins5]

:thumbsup2 Glad most of you got what you wanted! We can't wait to 'check in' on the 25th!:banana: A-n-d glad we had decided NO on the Cabana...:laughing: since there are none left. We just couldn't decide on that one, dh saying we'll be biking, maybe paddle boats, snorkeling...we figured we'd be out of it more than in it...Plus of course the cost, when we've got 7 of us and excursions...

Just hope the one excursion we want is still available in St Martin. Having trouble coming up with something for St Thomas. Don't suppose any of you have a fav thing for St Thomas?

Enjoy your Sunday!:goodvibes

[LC30]

We are in the same boat. We can't decide on the excursions either. We can't decide if we would stay on the beach in St. Thomas or go to St. John. DH and DS are only interested in being in the ocean.

In St. Maarten, we would like to see both sides of the island but are not interested in doing any shopping. We want to hang on the beach and DS really wants to see the planes coming overhead in Maho Beach.

Any of you veterans have any suggestions?

[mariaelenak]

All checked in and booked the last Cabana on the the family beach. Our reasoning is that it will be a nice place for my 92 year old father to sit in and rest during the day. Good spot for my 23 month old granddaughter to HOPEFULLY take a nap. I'm not a huge beach fan. I have polymorphic light erruption (I don't tan or burn...just get a horrible itchy and painful rash when out in the sun). So even with heavy duty sunscreen, it's probably better for me to have a place to hide in. Not doing any excursions or Palo and skipping the massage this time so our only splurge will be the cabana. I'm happy! :banana:

[LC30]

DH just got back from his boys weekend out. And we just made our decisions on excursions and booked everything we can on Disney. And now for non Disney excursion planning. Woohoo! Everything is shaping up nicely.:cool1:

[Octoberbride03]

I never did anything to them.

OK, have you noticed your tickers are missing in some posts and clearly visible in others? I've never seen this happen before:confused3

[Octoberbride03]

Congrats to everyone on the cabanas and Palo:cool1::worship:

I can't believe I opened thread more than 2 years ago and now its booking time. Where does the time go:confused:

[Octoberbride03]

We are in the same boat. We can't decide on the excursions either. We can't decide if we would stay on the beach in St. Thomas or go to St. John. DH and DS are only interested in being in the ocean.

In St. Maarten, we would like to see both sides of the island but are not interested in doing any shopping. We want to hang on the beach and DS really wants to see the planes coming overhead in Maho Beach.

Any of you veterans have any suggestions?

Join us on St. Maarten and book Bernard's. We are hitting both sides of the island and watching the planes. There is beach time and shopping time, but he seems flexible on both from what I've read. Also drinks are complimentary.

[Octoberbride03]

:thumbsup2 Glad most of you got what you wanted! We can't wait to 'check in' on the 25th!:banana: A-n-d glad we had decided NO on the Cabana...:laughing: since there are none left. We just couldn't decide on that one, dh saying we'll be biking, maybe paddle boats, snorkeling...we figured we'd be out of it more than in it...Plus of course the cost, when we've got 7 of us and excursions...

Just hope the one excursion we want is still available in St Martin. Having trouble coming up with something for St Thomas. Don't suppose any of you have a fav thing for St Thomas?

Enjoy your Sunday!:goodvibes

We are looking for St. Thomas suggestions too. It doesn't look like the skyway will fill the whole day. Please share awaypopcorn::

[LC30]

Join us on St. Maarten and book Bernard's. We are hitting both sides of the island and watching the planes. There is beach time and shopping time, but he seems flexible on both from what I've read. Also drinks are complimentary.

That sounds great. I just checked their website and sent them a note. We might be with you guys. It sounds great. See both sides of the island, a little beach time and seeing the planes.

[Octoberbride03]

That sounds great. I just checked their website and sent them a note. We might be with you guys. It sounds great. See both sides of the island, a little beach time and seeing the planes.

:dance3::woohoo::cheer2:

[Octoberbride03]

I need the last names of everybody participating in the FE exchange. I have some names, but not others and I didn't list the ones i do have on the spreadsheet. So if everyone could send me last name info ASAP it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks:thumbsup2

And just a reminder that final signups for those waffling:rolleyes1 is 7/26th:thumbsup2

[mariaelenak]

I need the last names of everybody participating in the FE exchange. I have some names, but not others and I didn't list the ones i do have on the spreadsheet. So if everyone could send me last name info ASAP it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks:thumbsup2

And just a reminder that final signups for those waffling:rolleyes1 is 7/26th:thumbsup2

I believe we are missing a stateroom number from someone as well. At least we were the last time I checked.

[Octoberbride03]

I believe we are missing a stateroom number from someone as well. At least we were the last time I checked.

As far as I know, the missing stateroom is on GTY status. When its assigned I'll get a message. Be a few more weeks probably.

[LC30]

Hey there. How do we handle those that get stateroom changes last minute? The last cruise we had, one of the families had a last minute stateroom change when they got on the cruise. They had to go around the ship and leave notes for everyone on the FEs to let them know their stateroom changed.
I looking forward to being on the cruise. Less than 3 months before we are in Disney!!!

[mariaelenak]

Hey there. How do we handle those that get stateroom changes last minute? The last cruise we had, one of the families had a last minute stateroom change when they got on the cruise. They had to go around the ship and leave notes for everyone on the FEs to let them know their stateroom changed.
I looking forward to being on the cruise. Less than 3 months before we are in Disney!!!

We had a last minute cabin upgrade once on a Carnival cruise, and by last minute I mean we didn't know until we got there and were checking in. I guess the only thing you can do is deliver your things right away with a note saying you have a new cabin number.

Any other ideas??

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Wow, I am so out of the loop after being off here for a week..:eek: I have been swamped at work so no time for non-work stuff and I couldn't get on at home either. I so wanted to be #2000 too.:rotfl:
I worked some on my FE gifts. Can I get clarification on whether the infant is boy or girl? I forgot who it was right now.:confused:
I am so jealous that everyone is getting to book stuff already. I have to wait until the 25th but you can bet I will checking in then. I want to do the Maagens Bay tour so will see what is available. Also the Palo brunch but I am sure I will have to do that on the ship.
I bought the Pirate/Swan gifts and they aren't much but I would like to get them so I figure they will do. :lmao:
OMG! Only 13 weeks to go!!!:banana:

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

We had a last minute cabin upgrade once on a Carnival cruise, and by last minute I mean we didn't know until we got there and were checking in. I guess the only thing you can do is deliver your things right away with a note saying you have a new cabin number.

Any other ideas??

Yes, I was wondering that too. For those of us doing the DISmeet at 3:00 then we can let everyone know. For those who can't come then maybe the people who switch cabins can relay the message to someone who will be at the DISMeet to let us know? :confused:

[mariaelenak]

Yes, I was wondering that too. For those of us doing the DISmeet at 3:00 then we can let everyone know. For those who can't come then maybe the people who switch cabins can relay the message to someone who will be at the DISMeet to let us know? :confused:

I must have missed the DisMeet message! Where at 3???

I'm looking at the FE chart. The 9 month old is a girl.

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Alright, I gotta get off my but here and go do some house work.

For the doggie owners here: What do y'all feed em? Looking for a new food for Onslow that won't break the bank. His current is Nutro Max, but I think he's needing a change.

We give our labs Purina One dog food. The very first ingredient is chicken instead of corn which so many others are. They love it. We get a 44 lb bag at Sams for only $36. It is cheaper than anywhere else. They also get pedigree canned food and plenty of dog treats.:rotfl: They are so spoiled but they are our babies. They are only 3 years old so they run a lot and need energy.

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

I must have missed the DisMeet message! Where at 3???

I'm looking at the FE chart. The 9 month old is a girl.

Thanks for the info! I saw the cutest thing for a little girl so I guess I will get it if it's still there.
I believe we have only decided on a time right now but not the place? Anyone have ideas of where to meet?:confused:

[mariaelenak]

Thanks for the info! I saw the cutest thing for a little girl so I guess I will get it if it's still there.
I believe we have only decided on a time right now but not the place? Anyone have ideas of where to meet?:confused:

this is the breakdown that I have:

32 ADULTS.....20 women and 12 men
5 TEENS....3 girls AND 2 boys
9, 5-12 YEAR OLDS....8 girls and 1 boy
2, 2-4 YEAR OLDS....1 girl (23 mos) and 1 boy (3 years)
1 INFANT....1 girl (9 mos)

[Pooh Lover]

I'm wondering if anyone is looking for something to do in St. Thomas? Check out rumbabacharters(dot)com. We (I) really want to do their day cruise, but need a few more people to fill the boat.



Anyone interested?


I did get Palo for Thursday night. I'm a little apprehensive about dining alone, but I think it'll be fine.

[sullins5]

I'm wondering if anyone is looking for something to do in St. Thomas? Check out rumbabacharters(dot)com. We (I) really want to do their day cruise, but need a few more people to fill the boat.



Anyone interested?


I did get Palo for Thursday night. I'm a little apprehensive about dining alone, but I think it'll be fine.

Oh...so sorry Pooh lover...I did check the website..max 6 passengers. We're 7, so out of the picture. Do hope you can find someone!

And don't worry about dining alone...there will be tons of friendly people I bet!:thumbsup2

[sullins5]

Wow, I am so out of the loop after being off here for a week..:eek: I have been swamped at work so no time for non-work stuff and I couldn't get on at home either. I so wanted to be #2000 too.:rotfl:
I worked some on my FE gifts. Can I get clarification on whether the infant is boy or girl? I forgot who it was right now.:confused:
I am so jealous that everyone is getting to book stuff already. I have to wait until the 25th but you can bet I will checking in then. I want to do the Maagens Bay tour so will see what is available. Also the Palo brunch but I am sure I will have to do that on the ship.
I bought the Pirate/Swan gifts and they aren't much but I would like to get them so I figure they will do. :lmao:
OMG! Only 13 weeks to go!!!:banana:

:banana::banana: 88 Days whoooo hooo! And we're with you Laura...can't book until the 25th, but we're paid in full, so I guess it's official!
Can't wait to book something, just so I can say I did...:rotfl:

[mariaelenak]

So how does this Pirate game work?

[mariaelenak]

:cool1: Do I get my first Pirate?

[sullins5]

:cool1: Do I get my first Pirate?

:rotfl: I'm rolling over here Maria because you aptly timed a 99 and 100 post...Very well done!:thumbsup2

Yes, you probably do get a pirate...but you can't take him home with you, your hubby would kill you!:goodvibes

[mariaelenak]

:rotfl: I'm rolling over here Maria because you aptly timed a 99 and 100 post...Very well done!:thumbsup2

Yes, you probably do get a pirate...but you can't take him home with you, your hubby would kill you!:goodvibes

LOL! Thanks, but the only pirate I would want to bring home is Johnny Depp. LOL. So yah, I think my hubby wouldn't be too happy.

[Pooh Lover]

Oh...so sorry Pooh lover...I did check the website..max 6 passengers. We're 7, so out of the picture. Do hope you can find someone!


Dang! ;)

[mariaelenak]

Dang! ;)

Same here Pooh Lover, there are five of us cruising so that wouldn't work for us either.

[Octoberbride03]

Let's get the standings updated here:cool1:

In ascending order here we go:

mariaelenak: Posts 2099 1:bride:
TartanTinker: Posts 1899 1:bride:
Octoberbride03: Posts 99/199/499/1399 4:bride:
KellyJeanDVC: Posts 599/699/799/899 4:bride:
Lauralooneyfordisney: Posts 999/1699 4:bride:
sullins5: Posts 1299/1499/1599 4:bride:

and our current leader......big surprise here

TIGGER/POOH4: Posts 299/399/1099/1199/1799/1999 8 :bride:

[Octoberbride03]

Also in ascending order:cool1:

mariaelenak: Post 2100 1pirate:
TartanTinker: Post 1900 1pirate:
Bethshaya: Post 800 1pirate:
Octoberbride03: Posts 100/400 2pirate:
MintJulep: Posts 200/300 2pirate:
KellyJeanDVC: Posts 600/700 2pirate:
aan1701: Posts 1100/1300/1400 3pirate:
sullins5: Posts 1500/1600 3pirate:
Lauralooneyfordisney: Posts 1000/1700 4pirate:


And once again our current leader I dare somebody to beat him:rotfl:

TIGGER/POOH4: Posts 500/1200/1800/2000 7pirate:

[Octoberbride03]

OK, now on to other business phew:rotfl:

Laura: we gave Onslow the PurinaOne shortly after we first got him. Ran out of his Nutro and it was a Monsoon outside(seriously, we wound up with 11 inches of rain in the 2 day storm). So it was get something from target or drown running to the Petsmart next door. Well he ate 1 full bowl of it and then half a bowl the next time. 3rd time he wouldn't touch it:lmao: Guilted his mommy and daddy right back to the Nutro. We just wanted him to finish the 1 bag. :rotfl2:

And my understanding of dogs and corn is that they don't process it at all, so I always look for something corn free. We got some samples of the Diamond that Madalyn mentioned and we're sprinkling that in his Nutro to see he takes to it. So far so good:thumbsup2 If he likes it we'll be getting 40lb bags from Southern States for $28.00:cool1::worship: That is less than the $35 for 30lbs we're getting from Petsmart:dance3: Fingers crossed

[Octoberbride03]

MaryLynn: Dh and I fall under the max for the boat, but I have no idea if this is something he wants to do. And without a solid idea of pricing I gotta guess its out of our budget. :confused:

[LC30]

I did get Palo for Thursday night. I'm a little apprehensive about dining alone, but I think it'll be fine.[/QUOTE]

Enjoy a nice quite dinner all to yourself. Sometimes a nice quiet dinner is just wonderful. You can enjoy the food and relax. If you get a reservation around sunset, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset while you eat.

[Octoberbride03]

Been quite a busy day here. Here's hoping that tomorrow is less busy than today. Have more to post but i am tired and gotta get ready for work. Have a good night everybody:thumbsup2

[LC30]

We had a last minute cabin upgrade once on a Carnival cruise, and by last minute I mean we didn't know until we got there and were checking in. I guess the only thing you can do is deliver your things right away with a note saying you have a new cabin number.

Any other ideas??

I'm thinking that is probably the best solution. If you get a cabin change, deliver your gifts right away with a note on your cabin change. I don't know doing it at the DISmeet will reach everybody since I don't think everyone makes it to the DISmeet.

[sullins5]

OK, now on to other business phew:rotfl:

We got some samples of the Diamond that Madalyn mentioned and we're sprinkling that in his Nutro to see he takes to it. So far so good:thumbsup2 If he likes it we'll be getting 40lb bags from Southern States for $28.00:cool1::worship: That is less than the $35 for 30lbs we're getting from Petsmart:dance3: Fingers crossed

Hey, glad you found it and they still make it! For us and Gizmo, it was a perfect balance for him. He ate it fine and lived for 17 years, so we never complained. Love seeing your Onslow, but boy does he bring back sweet, sweet memories of our Giz!

And bless your heart...you've had a ton to do! Hope the rest of your week is easy breezy!;)

[sullins5]

Also in ascending order:cool1:

mariaelenak: Post 2100 1pirate:
TartanTinker: Post 1900 1pirate:
Bethshaya: Post 800 1pirate:
Octoberbride03: Posts 100/400 2pirate:
MintJulep: Posts 200/300 2pirate:
KellyJeanDVC: Posts 600/700 2pirate:
aan1701: Posts 1100/1300/1400 3pirate:
sullins5: Posts 1500/1600 3pirate:
Lauralooneyfordisney: Posts 1000/1700 4pirate:


And once again our current leader I dare somebody to beat him:rotfl:

TIGGER/POOH4: Posts 500/1200/1800/2000 7pirate:

:idea: I think Dan is entirely too free and we mateys pirate: ought to put him out of his misery and make him walk the plank.:rotfl:

Actually, we are thankful for the countdowns and the pics , so maybe we'll all have to share Mickey Bars!

[Bethshaya]

Alright, I gotta get off my but here and go do some house work.

For the doggie owners here: What do y'all feed em? Looking for a new food for Onslow that won't break the bank. His current is Nutro Max, but I think he's needing a change.

Well, lets see. On Monday nights, Bella and Callie get spaghetti and meatballs. Tuesday night it is chicken and string beans. Wednesday, pork chops....

Oh, and they get regular dog food from the store, but at night, they get a little scoop of whatever we are eating.

They go nuts for meatballs and french fries.

[mariaelenak]

We had Callie on a raw food diet for about a year and a half to see if it helped her allergies (constant scratching). Her coat looked beautiful and she got nice and lean. but she still scratched. She got raw lean ground chuck, mixed veggies (beans, carrots, corn, peas), and plain yogurt. She was one happy doggy.

Now she gets Beneful Healthy Radiance (dry), mixed with about a 1/4 cup of canned Alpo. Oh and yes, my husband also brings her plain McDonald hamburgers several times a week. And he says I spoil her! Tonight she'll be having left over Prime Rib from Outback because my husband orders the giant size prime rib so he can share with her.

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

:lmao: Luke & Lucy also LOVE vanilla ice cream and popcorn. When we have Orville's popcorn at night it is one for me and one for you two, one for me and one for you two. They never leave Mama's chair.:rotfl:

[Bethshaya]

And that's the way it is supposed to be for the Furr-babies!

Spoil'em, love'em and they love you back! Nothing like a pup who wont leave your side and gets so excited when you come home, even if you've only been to the mailbox and back!

[Octoberbride03]

OK, a free moment to check in with everybody.

Yesterday was a very long day. Had to take Rally to the vets cause he had potty issues. Spent almost 2 hours there before coming with medicine we have to give him with a dropper. then it was cook dinner and try to clean the kitchen. Got the kitchen about half done by the time dinner was ready. When I was getting ready for bed just b4 10, Onslow decided he needed to go out:confused: He never goes out that late. Turns out he had potty issues too. Poor baby. We think its the weather. So HOT here tonight.

I love hearing about what everybody feeds their doggies:rotfl: We try to spoil Onslow with affection instead of food. Mostly we succeed. We want him around for a long long time :love:

Maria I'm gonna tell you what I read on the Community board 1 time, not long after we first got Onslow. It was rather compelling advice NOT to give McDonald's hamburgers to dogs. Seems the OP's dog had gotten pancreatitis from 1 of them and nearly died. I'd hate to see that happen any of our dogs. Cause we love em so much. Don't know how common it is, but I just thought you'd want to know.

[mariaelenak]

Maria I'm gonna tell you what I read on the Community board 1 time, not long after we first got Onslow. It was rather compelling advice NOT to give McDonald's hamburgers to dogs. Seems the OP's dog had gotten pancreatitis from 1 of them and nearly died. I'd hate to see that happen any of our dogs. Cause we love em so much. Don't know how common it is, but I just thought you'd want to know.

I try not to give Callie people food, however, I'm always over ruled when it comes to my husband. At least I have him trained to order a small burger plain, because those onions can kill a dog too. Callie is a large dog, so hopefully a small plain burger won't hurt her. But yes, animal fats and fried foods can cause pancreatitis.

[Octoberbride03]

Checking in online now. We have not yet decided about how to handle our on-board account. Debating on whether to use Disney Gift cards instead of a credit card this time. If I choose the cash option now and decide it I can do that right as long as its before the final deadline of 4 days out:confused:

I decided to ask this on the main board since I wanted to get done with Check-in tonight. Looks I can change everything easy-peasy:thumbsup2

[Octoberbride03]

So my check-in is done. As of 9:30pm tonight ALL times are available for Port arrival selections. they go in half hour slots starting at 11am. I chose the 12-12:30pm time slot. I think that'll give use time to bypass the initial early crowd and also see Mickey before we board. And with luck we won't spend too much time waiting in the terminal:laughing:

[Tinkerbell0614]

We are getting so excited with all the stress at work and everything its time for a good vacation!! :cool1:

Does anyone know how to find out if a certain server will be on the Magic in October? Thanks in advance!!

[sullins5]

Hey guys! With a projected heat index today of 113-115 I think we should all get a Mickey Bar!!!!:banana::banana::banana:

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

So my check-in is done. As of 9:30pm tonight ALL times are available for Port arrival selections. they go in half hour slots starting at 11am. I chose the 12-12:30pm time slot. I think that'll give use time to bypass the initial early crowd and also see Mickey before we board. And with luck we won't spend too much time waiting in the terminal:laughing:

That is something else I was wondering about. We plan on getting the Express area at MCO as early as possible so we will be traveling early hopefully. Does it really matter what time I get for check in then?:confused: They will let us on the bus regardless of what time we do for checkin I believe. :confused3

[TIGGER/POOH4]

That is something else I was wondering about. We plan on getting the Express area at MCO as early as possible so we will be traveling early hopefully. Does it really matter what time I get for check in then?:confused: They will let us on the bus regardless of what time we do for checkin I believe. :confused3

Currently we do not know the answer to this one. We will have to see what happens after Aug 2nd. I would guess that if you get say a 12pm boarding time I do not see DCL allowing you to board a bus leaving air conditioned MCO at 10am and then have to wait in the hot sun for over an hour at the port. No anouncements have been made therefore we do not know so the best thing for you to do is monitor the main boards over the next few weeks.

[Octoberbride03]

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[Lauralooneyfordisney]

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DITTO! FOR ME. Though I don't drink coffee, I will pretend it is tea.:rotfl2:

[stacys]

I need the last names of everybody participating in the FE exchange. I have some names, but not others and I didn't list the ones i do have on the spreadsheet. So if everyone could send me last name info ASAP it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks:thumbsup2

And just a reminder that final signups for those waffling:rolleyes1 is 7/26th:thumbsup2

Sorry, just saw this. Last name Smith

[Tinkerbell0614]

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Good Morning!! I sent you a couple of PM's about joining the FE I was wondering if you got them!! Thanks!! :cool1:

[aan1701]

Just wanted to let our firs time cruisers know that Palo brunch is open for parties of 1-2 for the last sea day at 11:30. So there is hope for you. Good luck.

[ImagineerM's Wifey]

I need the last names of everybody participating in the FE exchange. I have some names, but not others and I didn't list the ones i do have on the spreadsheet. So if everyone could send me last name info ASAP it would be greatly appreciated.


Sorry I am just now responding to this - haven't been on here to check in awhile. Sullivan is our last name. :goodvibes

[ImagineerM's Wifey]

WOW! You guys have been busy chatting it up over the past month - I missed out on a lot of discussions!
Sounds like a bunch of you have made ressies for Palo and Cabanas - awesome! DH & I are trying to do this cruise on the cheap so no Palo for us. We've been there before, and while it was delicious, it's not something we need to do every time. The Cabanas sound great, but for us, we love to snag a hammock and enjoy the sunshine! :sunny:
we're still trying to decide on excursions. We're thinking the Skyride to Paradise Pointe lift and the Under two Flags Island Tour. Any of you done those and would you recommend them? Our problem is that DH loves the historical tours and i love the adventure tours. Maybe we just need to split up and do our own thing. Do any of you do that? I don't know if i'd be comfortable snorkeling by myself. :confused3
For those of you wondering...our travels went well. Project Mickey went great! We didn't lose any kids and the YES program was wonderful. The students and adults alike enjoyed themselves.
Our Family vacation went great as well. Nice and relaxing....that's what 10 days at WDW gets you...plenty of time to do everything we want.
Hopefully i'll be able to join in the conversations more frequently now that things have mellowed for us.
Can't believe it's almost here!! :yay:

[ImagineerM's Wifey]

OH! Did I read that you guys decided on a DISmeet??
When, Where, and what time? Looking forward to meeting everyone!

[Octoberbride03]

Good Morning!! I sent you a couple of PM's about joining the FE I was wondering if you got them!! Thanks!! :cool1:

I got em:thumbsup2 Its been a wild week here, and not enough brain cells to go around:lmao:

[Octoberbride03]

OH! Did I read that you guys decided on a DISmeet??
When, Where, and what time? Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Actually no, but its probably time to get around to that:yay:

Who's got suggestions?

[sullins5]

:banana: TGIF :banana:

We are getting closer!:goodvibes My husband probably wishes we'd 'get through this thing' so I can get back to life!

[sullins5]

WOW! You guys have been busy chatting it up over the past month - I missed out on a lot of discussions!
Sounds like a bunch of you have made ressies for Palo and Cabanas - awesome! DH & I are trying to do this cruise on the cheap so no Palo for us. We've been there before, and while it was delicious, it's not something we need to do every time. The Cabanas sound great, but for us, we love to snag a hammock and enjoy the sunshine! :sunny:
we're still trying to decide on excursions. We're thinking the Skyride to Paradise Pointe lift and the Under two Flags Island Tour. Any of you done those and would you recommend them? Our problem is that DH loves the historical tours and i love the adventure tours. Maybe we just need to split up and do our own thing. Do any of you do that? I don't know if i'd be comfortable snorkeling by myself. :confused3
For those of you wondering...our travels went well. Project Mickey went great! We didn't lose any kids and the YES program was wonderful. The students and adults alike enjoyed themselves.
Our Family vacation went great as well. Nice and relaxing....that's what 10 days at WDW gets you...plenty of time to do everything we want.
Hopefully i'll be able to join in the conversations more frequently now that things have mellowed for us.
Can't believe it's almost here!! :yay:

:thumbsup2 We're not doing Palo either! Mainly, because the family doesn't want to leave the 12 dd by herself :(, but also, Alan put on here the only time available was Friday at brunch. I'd never want to lose my day at CC for Palo. Fine dining just couldn't win over my first stay at that beach!
:thumbsup2And my 23dd and I did the Paradise Pointe lift in St Thomas...nice diversion, pretty cheap and was a nice reprieve from a hot day when we had walked everywhere!
Glad to know the YES program was wonderful! We may try to incorporate that one next years trip to the kingdom!:)
And yep, sometimes, we do alternate stuff and may have to do that this year due to older inlaws coming with us. We're planning on the Rhino Riders in St Martin, but they'll be doing their own thing.
Almost here! :woohoo::woohoo:

[Octoberbride03]

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[Octoberbride03]

:thumbsup2 We're not doing Palo either! Mainly, because the family doesn't want to leave the 12 dd by herself :(, but also, Alan put on here the only time available was Friday at brunch. I'd never want to lose my day at CC for Palo. Fine dining just couldn't win over my first stay at that beach!
:thumbsup2And my 23dd and I did the Paradise Pointe lift in St Thomas...nice diversion, pretty cheap and was a nice reprieve from a hot day when we had walked everywhere!
Glad to know the YES program was wonderful! We may try to incorporate that one next years trip to the kingdom!:)
And yep, sometimes, we do alternate stuff and may have to do that this year due to older inlaws coming with us. We're planning on the Rhino Riders in St Martin, but they'll be doing their own thing.
Almost here! :woohoo::woohoo:

Actually Palo has no brunch on CC day. Alan mentioned that it was the last At Sea day that brunch was available, so that would be Thursday. CC is Fri. and we are back in PC on Sat. Morning. If I have our sailing schedule right, barring changes Brunch at Palo is Sun., Mon, and Thurs.

On our last cruise since we had to change Ports and actually wound up with more than 1 extra Sea day they opened up Palo for an Extra Brunch day.

[sullins5]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g47/mikelan6/wonder10/DSC01878.jpg

:thumbsup2 Don't know HOW you took this picture, but coooooolest pic ever!

Actually Palo has no brunch on CC day. Alan mentioned that it was the last At Sea day that brunch was available, so that would be Thursday. CC is Fri. and we are back in PC on Sat. Morning. If I have our sailing schedule right, barring changes Brunch at Palo is Sun., Mon, and Thurs.

On our last cruise since we had to change Ports and actually wound up with more than 1 extra Sea day they opened up Palo for an Extra Brunch day.

Missed that little fine line 'last at sea day', but we still won't be doing Palo anyway, so it doesn't matter. I'd like to do it, but the others nixed it...But maybe someone on here can book one before they're gone!:thumbsup2

[Octoberbride03]

:thumbsup2 Don't know HOW you took this picture, but coooooolest pic ever!



Missed that little fine line 'last at sea day', but we still won't be doing Palo anyway, so it doesn't matter. I'd like to do it, but the others nixed it...But maybe someone on here can book one before they're gone!:thumbsup2

I actually didn't take it. Was looking on Photobucket for a graphic like I posted yesterday and found it. So I STOLE it:lmao::rotfl2:

We're not doing Palo either. We really liked it, but brunch was not our thing, and we don't need to have Supper there every cruise either.

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Actually no, but its probably time to get around to that:yay:

Who's got suggestions?

Maureen, our last name is Richardson just in case you needed it.
I vote for somewhere on deck 9 or 10 at 3:00 or so which is close to the buffet right?:confused3 I heard that deck 10 was a great place to watch the party at 4:30 so we could have places staked out already for that.

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Oh, I forgot. We booked the Bernards Tours also at 9. We love seeing a little bit of different things but aren't too keen on renting a car in a foreign country so that will work great for us. It is pretty cheap for an all day tour. We figure we will get to see more of the island that way. I have one excursion planned. Yeah!!:cool1: That may be all I get to do until we board the ship. :lmao:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g47/mikelan6/wonder10/DSC01878.jpg

Still love the pic even with the qualification.

TGIF - I can't match that one but here is a quiet morning just watching the clouds go by. Just relaxing :cloud9:

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_2403.jpg

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Hey, I posted #2143 on page 143. I should win something. :lmao:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Maureen, our last name is Richardson just in case you needed it.
I vote for somewhere on deck 9 or 10 at 3:00 or so which is close to the buffet right?:confused3 I heard that deck 10 was a great place to watch the party at 4:30 so we could have places staked out already for that.

I also vote for deck 9. :thumbsup2 This way the kids can keep playing in the pools.

[TartanTinker]

Maureen, our last name is Richardson just in case you needed it.
I vote for somewhere on deck 9 or 10 at 3:00 or so which is close to the buffet right?:confused3 I heard that deck 10 was a great place to watch the party at 4:30 so we could have places staked out already for that.

I'm up for that we will hopefully be up at deck 10 again for the sail away party that's where we was on the last cruise and had a great view of the party. Deck 9 seemed a little crowded for us.:banana:

[Octoberbride03]

Oh, I forgot. We booked the Bernards Tours also at 9. We love seeing a little bit of different things but aren't too keen on renting a car in a foreign country so that will work great for us. It is pretty cheap for an all day tour. We figure we will get to see more of the island that way. I have one excursion planned. Yeah!!:cool1: That may be all I get to do until we board the ship. :lmao:

:cool1::banana::yay:

At the rate we're going that may be all we do too:lmao:

Rich and I have decided to wait until our TA sends the final itinerary info, which should be soon. They usually include an excursion book with it for our Ports. Last time it was more expensive than DCL, but also had more interesting things to do, so we'll give that a look see before final decisions on St. Thomas:thumbsup2

[sullins5]

:cool1::banana::yay:

At the rate we're going that may be all we do too:lmao:

Rich and I have decided to wait until our TA sends the final itinerary info, which should be soon. They usually include an excursion book with it for our Ports. Last time it was more expensive than DCL, but also had more interesting things to do, so we'll give that a look see before final decisions on St. Thomas:thumbsup2

Hey, that's great to know since we both use the same TA!!! I know they recommended another excursion company but I didn't know we got a 'final itinerary info' sheet. :woohoo:

[Octoberbride03]

Hey, that's great to know since we both use the same TA!!! I know they recommended another excursion company but I didn't know we got a 'final itinerary info' sheet. :woohoo:

Yeah, I can't remember if it comes with your final PIF invoice or they sent it separate:confused3 I'll find out next week when my Final invoice arrives.

[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:

[ctry]

Hello everyone! We are SO excited to be booked on our first ever Disney cruise. My husband and I went on another "party" cruise line in 2007 which left a lot to be desired. My parents have been on several Disney Cruises and can't say enough good things about them! Our party includes me, my husband, 4 yr old son, my Mom and Dad and 18 yr old brother.

Our 4 year old son loves everything Disney. He can't wait to go on the "Mickey Boat" and swim in the Goofy Pool :)

I am new at this forum thing, so let me know if there is anything I need to be doing!

12 weeks from now we will be boarding! Yahoo!

[TIGGER/POOH4]

:welcome: aboard the Magic to Paradise crusie to the Eastern Caribbean. We have a good mix of veterans and newbies here on this thread. If you have any questions or comments please do not hesitate to jump in. We will try to answer any questions or point you to where you can find the answer. This is my 5th cruise on the Magic and 3rd on the Eastern itinerary. And yes 12 weeks to the Magic. :cool1:

[Octoberbride03]

Hey, that's great to know since we both use the same TA!!! I know they recommended another excursion company but I didn't know we got a 'final itinerary info' sheet. :woohoo:

Oh i forgot, hopefully when the final itinerary info comes it will be clear as to whether we are tendering at St. Thomas or not. Seeing as how we've already had conflicting information regarding that 1. but the itinerary will have planned Ports of Call with the ashore and re-boarding times for each.

[Octoberbride03]

Hello everyone! We are SO excited to be booked on our first ever Disney cruise. My husband and I went on another "party" cruise line in 2007 which left a lot to be desired. My parents have been on several Disney Cruises and can't say enough good things about them! Our party includes me, my husband, 4 yr old son, my Mom and Dad and 18 yr old brother.

Our 4 year old son loves everything Disney. He can't wait to go on the "Mickey Boat" and swim in the Goofy Pool :)

I am new at this forum thing, so let me know if there is anything I need to be doing!

12 weeks from now we will be boarding! Yahoo!

:dance3::cheer2::yay::woohoo:

Welcome aboard. I am your not so humble thread hostess:rotfl2:
This is my 2nd cruise and 2nd Eastern so I know a few things TIGGER/POOH4 knows almost everything. He has Gold status for the Castaway club.

Just fire away with anything you want to know. You're gonna have a GREAT time on this trip. DCL really knows how to party:

IN the first post you'll find all our handy dandy information for the goings on we've decided thus far. List of fellow cruisers and a fun little game for posting on the thread and hopefully winning prizes. We also have an exchange going on board called the Fish Extender Exchange. I am running it for our cruise(Probably because I am just completely nuts:lmao:) But there are links defining that in the first post too.

If you want to add any info such as names, stateroom number etc after looking over our spreadsheet, just let me know and I'll be happy to add it for you:thumbsup2

WELCOME TO THE DIS:disrocks:

[sullins5]

Hello everyone! We are SO excited to be booked on our first ever Disney cruise. My husband and I went on another "party" cruise line in 2007 which left a lot to be desired. My parents have been on several Disney Cruises and can't say enough good things about them! Our party includes me, my husband, 4 yr old son, my Mom and Dad and 18 yr old brother.

Our 4 year old son loves everything Disney. He can't wait to go on the "Mickey Boat" and swim in the Goofy Pool :)

I am new at this forum thing, so let me know if there is anything I need to be doing!

12 weeks from now we will be boarding! Yahoo!

:welcome: ABOARD!!! We're first time Disney cruisers too! And like you in 2005 we went on a much Bigger ship and it was more of a 'dud'...been there done that! This thread has had a ton of wisdom from our fellow cruisers, so if you get time...reading through it really helps too!:goodvibes We're all gonna have tons of fun!
:thumbsup2

[LC30]

Hello everyone! We are SO excited to be booked on our first ever Disney cruise. My husband and I went on another "party" cruise line in 2007 which left a lot to be desired. My parents have been on several Disney Cruises and can't say enough good things about them! Our party includes me, my husband, 4 yr old son, my Mom and Dad and 18 yr old brother.

Our 4 year old son loves everything Disney. He can't wait to go on the "Mickey Boat" and swim in the Goofy Pool :)

I am new at this forum thing, so let me know if there is anything I need to be doing!

12 weeks from now we will be boarding! Yahoo!

Welcome! Your parents are right! You will love the Mickey boat. My DS (5) calls it the Mickey Boat as well!

[Twinner2]

Hello everyone! We are SO excited to be booked on our first ever Disney cruise. My husband and I went on another "party" cruise line in 2007 which left a lot to be desired. My parents have been on several Disney Cruises and can't say enough good things about them! Our party includes me, my husband, 4 yr old son, my Mom and Dad and 18 yr old brother.

Our 4 year old son loves everything Disney. He can't wait to go on the "Mickey Boat" and swim in the Goofy Pool :)

I am new at this forum thing, so let me know if there is anything I need to be doing!

12 weeks from now we will be boarding! Yahoo!

:laughing: Wow sounds just like my story. Read over this twice before realizing it is our story and our DD posting the message. This will be our fifth Disney Cruise and we are totally addicted. This will be very exciting to introduce our grandson to the wonderful world of cruising with Disney. Never too young to start them out!

We are gearing up to join the FE list for the first time. We will do so before the dead line. It looks like it will be lots of fun. Between DD and myself we have plenty of ideas for fun gifts and I've even started some craft and jewelery items that we will be sharing. :cool1: Can't wait!

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

:welcome: to the party: The more the merrier! Only 12 weeks to go!!:banana::yay:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

I saw this video posted on the main boards. Too good.

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

[Octoberbride03]

i saw this video posted on the main boards. Too good.

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

love it love it love love it

[mariaelenak]

This will be very exciting to introduce our grandson to the wonderful world of cruising with Disney. Never too young to start them out!



Hi and welcome!! We're bringing our granddaughter on her first cruise too! She'll be 23 months old in October.

[mariaelenak]

I saw this video posted on the main boards. Too good.

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

That was fantastic!! Makes me want to get right on the ship NOW!!!

[sullins5]

WHAT A VIDEO!!!! :thumbsup2 I may have to play it everyday until we sail! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[aan1701]

Just a little background info for you guys and that very entertaing video. That was shown during the Wonders Panama Canal cruise. This is the part I don't remember it was shown at either the crew talent show or the Farewell show. I think it was the Farewell show. It really was great to see the crew in this. It made me realize how hard they worked to provide a truly awesome cruise dispite some problems. It is a vacation I will not soon forget.

[aan1701]

Hello everyone! We are SO excited to be booked on our first ever Disney cruise. My husband and I went on another "party" cruise line in 2007 which left a lot to be desired. My parents have been on several Disney Cruises and can't say enough good things about them! Our party includes me, my husband, 4 yr old son, my Mom and Dad and 18 yr old brother.

Our 4 year old son loves everything Disney. He can't wait to go on the "Mickey Boat" and swim in the Goofy Pool :)

I am new at this forum thing, so let me know if there is anything I need to be doing!

12 weeks from now we will be boarding! Yahoo!

You should not stress at all and just know you are about to embark on a truly Magical vacation. Me Personaly this will be our 6th cruise on the Magic and we have been on the Wonder for 4 cruises as well. So this cruise is going to elevate us to Platium status for the Castaway Club. as OctoberBride said "This is my 2nd cruise and 2nd Eastern so I know a few things TIGGER/POOH4 knows almost everything. He has Gold status for the Castaway club.". I like to think I can help too since I have had 50 nights so far on the Magic and 33 nights on the Wonder for almost 3 whole months of Disney Cruising with, including this cruise, 22 more nights booked.

[LC30]

I saw this video posted on the main boards. Too good.

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

I love the video!!!! So cool. I recognized one of the CMs in the video. The one of them in the ship's store, she was so great with DS and even sent him a Magical Moments. What a great surprise for him when he got it on our FE.

[TIGGER/POOH4]

It is 4:15pm and time to head up to deck 9 for the sailaway party

http://vimeo.com/7619318

[aan1701]

Hello from Disneylands 56 birthday.

[sullins5]

:thumbsup2 Y'all DO realize that we are right around the corner from the cruise right? For those of us with kiddos, and with school starting, it'll really fly! Less than 3 MONTHS!!!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Bethshaya]

12 weeks! Holy cow!

::scribbles something on her To-Do list and runs away::

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

I LOVED the video too. You can tell they love their jobs and having an awesome time. That is true Disney style.:cool1:

[Octoberbride03]

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg81/loetje98/Mickey___Pluto_flying_away_Goodnigh.gif

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Hey Beth, what time did you say your wedding was on Castaway Cay? I want to plan my parasailing excursion around it. I was thinking you said 10:00am but I want to be sure.

[sullins5]

Hey Beth, what time did you say your wedding was on Castaway Cay? I want to plan my parasailing excursion around it. I was thinking you said 10:00am but I want to be sure.

Laura...you COULD always parasail during the wedding and blow bubbles at them, throw rice, bird seed, etc....:rotfl:

o well, just a thought!:thumbsup2 (couldn't resist...course you won't be THAT close to land )

[mariaelenak]

Laura...you COULD always parasail during the wedding and blow bubbles at them, throw rice, bird seed, etc....:rotfl:

o well, just a thought!:thumbsup2 (couldn't resist...course you won't be THAT close to land )

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: Too Funny!!

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

:lmao: I thought about that but I didn't think that would go over too well and I may be banned from wedding cake or conk coolers conga line.:eek::rotfl:

Some aerial shots might be nice though....;)

[Octoberbride03]

:lmao: I thought about that but I didn't think that would go over too well and I may be banned from wedding cake or conk coolers conga line.:eek::rotfl:

Some aerial shots might be nice though....;)

As long as you don't get ME banned then its all good:lmao:

[Octoberbride03]

What are y'all packing your jewelry in for the cruise:confused:

I can't remember what I used to pack mine last time. Want to bring some earrings and a couple of necklaces. Don't want the necklaces to knot up during travel.

[aan1701]

Just wanted anyone who is using SWA for any flights that you may have, we started a sale today so check to see if your price went down so you can rebook and have a credit.

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

What are y'all packing your jewelry in for the cruise:confused:

I can't remember what I used to pack mine last time. Want to bring some earrings and a couple of necklaces. Don't want the necklaces to knot up during travel.

I have some small jewelry pouches that I got at Hobby Lobby I use and they go in a pocket in my roll up travel case. I put all makeup, jewelry etc. in there that isn't liquid of course and it goes in my carryon.

[LC30]

What are y'all packing your jewelry in for the cruise:confused:

I can't remember what I used to pack mine last time. Want to bring some earrings and a couple of necklaces. Don't want the necklaces to knot up during travel.

I have a jewelry bag that I used. But I've also used a tank top and lay my necklaces and earrings flat on them and roll the tank top into a tube. Then I stuff the tank top tube on the ends of my suitcase. Worked great as long as you remember your jewelry is in there when you pull your tank top out.

[sullins5]

What are y'all packing your jewelry in for the cruise:confused:

I can't remember what I used to pack mine last time. Want to bring some earrings and a couple of necklaces. Don't want the necklaces to knot up during travel.

We'll pack them in a couple of jewelry rolls (Stein Mart has nice ones that you can get on sale probably 8.00). And our BooksAMillion even had some on clearance for $5.00. And I've actually packed mine in my 'make up' travel case. I don't usually take much jewelry for safety and so that I don't forget and leave it. In fact, bare minimum, then I'm not sad if I lose something or break it! Even baggies can carry your earrings!

Love it that we're down to little details!:banana::banana::banana:

[ImagineerM's Wifey]

OH! Did I read that you guys decided on a DISmeet??
When, Where, and what time? Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Actually no, but its probably time to get around to that:yay:

Who's got suggestions?

What time is everyone wanting to meet up? Don't forget that there'll be the mandatory Boat Drill @ 4 so between 3:45 & 4:15 everyone will be busy with that. If we meet at 3 like someone suggested, then everyone will have to leave for the boat drill and won't be able to "stake out a spot" early for the Sail Away party.
My suggestion is to meet up at the Promenade Lounge on deck 3 at 3pm. I know it's inside, which might not work for those of you wanting to swim, but DH & I've met up there for other DISmeets on past cruises and thought it worked well. It's not as loud or busy as Deck 9 or 10, which would be good for chatting and such. AND they have a bar for those of you wanting to grab drinks. :drinking:
This will also let everyone go where they want to go for the sail away party. That way the newbies can get in the thick of it and dance it up w/ mickey & they gang, while some of the veterans go hide somewhere not as crowded & enjoy the veiws. :cloud9:

BUT majority rules so if you guys want too stick with deck 9 or 10, that's fine w/ me too. What do you guys think?

[aan1701]

As for the meet, since I won't be at the ship till around 1:30-2:00 I will not be there, I will be at Topsiders. As for the sail away, I will be on deck 4 watching us sail away. I am sure our 1st timers will love it, but after seeing it like 5+ times I am good. Same with the Pirate thing, I will watch the fireworks from deck 4.

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

To all us newbies, this weekend is checkin time.:cool1::cool1::banana::banana: I can't wait.:woohoo:

[aan1701]

To all us newbies, this weekend is checkin time.:cool1::cool1::banana::banana: I can't wait.:woohoo:

To all the 1st timers good luck in getting what you want.

[Bethshaya]

Hey Beth, what time did you say your wedding was on Castaway Cay? I want to plan my parasailing excursion around it. I was thinking you said 10:00am but I want to be sure.

10:30 AM! BYO Konk Kooler!

[Bethshaya]

Laura...you COULD always parasail during the wedding and blow bubbles at them, throw rice, bird seed, etc....:rotfl:

o well, just a thought!:thumbsup2 (couldn't resist...course you won't be THAT close to land )

Parasailing works for us, as long as it isnt tomatos or lettuce you are throwing at us!

[Octoberbride03]

10:30 AM! BYO Konk Kooler!

That's what the bar is for Darlin:thumbsup2

Whoever gets to the bar first has to saver seats for the rest of the wedding crashers:cool1:

[scottishandproud]

:woohoo:I cant wait either, although im not sure what im going to book yet lol, definately want to book a table a palo if possible, but not sure when the best time to go would be if we get a choice that is.

I know its the 25th we are allowed to book but can anybody tell me what time we can book here in the uk with the time difference?:confused3

Thanx Mandy x

[aan1701]

That's what the bar is for Darlin:thumbsup2

Whoever gets to the bar first has to saver seats for the rest of the wedding crashers:cool1:

Well 10:30 I might be awake. All I know is I need my seat at the Knoked out bar at 1:30 for 2-1 drinks. Every time I have been to CC this is done.

[mariaelenak]

:woohoo:I cant wait either, although im not sure what im going to book yet lol, definately want to book a table a palo if possible, but not sure when the best time to go would be if we get a choice that is.

I know its the 25th we are allowed to book but can anybody tell me what time we can book here in the uk with the time difference?:confused3

Thanx Mandy x

You can figure out the time by using this handy dandy Time Zone Converter.
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Oh, for Disney you would use United States, Eastern Standard Time or EST, or just use New York. Whatever you can find easiest when scrolling down the menu.

[TartanTinker]

:woohoo:I cant wait either, although im not sure what im going to book yet lol, definately want to book a table a palo if possible, but not sure when the best time to go would be if we get a choice that is.

I know its the 25th we are allowed to book but can anybody tell me what time we can book here in the uk with the time difference?:confused3

Thanx Mandy x

Hi Mandy it's 4:01 am :cloud9: I can't believe I got up at that time but at least we got palo. Hope you get what you want.

[scottishandproud]

Thanx very much to you both, omg 4am that is early aw well i guess it all adds to the excitement yippeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Well 10:30 I might be awake. All I know is I need my seat at the Knoked out bar at 1:30 for 2-1 drinks. Every time I have been to CC this is done.

OMG! I will def plan on being there at 1:30 for that.:banana: I guess I will fit parasailing in somewhere. Probably before the conk cooler time though.:lmao:

[Octoberbride03]

Well 10:30 I might be awake. All I know is I need my seat at the Knoked out bar at 1:30 for 2-1 drinks. Every time I have been to CC this is done.

Oooooooh 2 for 1. :cool1:

Hmmm maybe I need to have something else to drink during the wedding and save myself for the special:idea:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

10:30 AM! BYO Konk Kooler!

That is pretty early. All ashore on CC is scheduled for 9:45am so well have to go directly over to the Heads Up bar to crash the wedding. :cool1:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Hi Mandy it's 4:01 am :cloud9: I can't believe I got up at that time but at least we got palo. Hope you get what you want.

Please note that Online Checkin is separate (where you get your boarding time) is rumored to be at 3am Eastern time. So you may have to signon again several hours later. Good luck to all getting what you want.

[TIGGER/POOH4]

For the newbie's crashing the weeding here is a pic of the Heads Up bar where you pick up your konk cooler. :cool1:

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_3432-1.jpg

[sullins5]

Hey everyone!:wave: For you experts...what's your fav thing to do on St Thomas? Thought about St Johns, then Magens Bay, then talked to the inlaws who mentioned just grabbing a taxi/van to sightsee (so we can get to the Belgian chocolate shoppe) and tour. Any suggestions?
They don't want the skyride (we've all done that), no snorkeling (for them), don't want underwater submarine (dad gets claustrophobic)...so any other ideas?
A-n-d if we just 'get off' the ship and get a taxi/van what do we look for? In other words, out last trip to St Martin, dd and I got on a local bus, they only spoke spanish? and we wondered if we'd ever make it back to the ship!:lmao:

[Octoberbride03]

For the newbie's crashing the weeding here is a pic of the Heads Up bar where you pick up your konk cooler. :cool1:

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_3432-1.jpg

Ok, great. Now where do we sit to get a good view of the vows:wizard:

[Octoberbride03]

For those of you who are new to the thread or still on the fence about playing just an FYI that the deadline to sign up is Tuesday July 26th. When I go to bed that night sign-ups will be CLOSED

If you do not yet have PM privileges, my email is moluvsdisneymagic@cox.net. Feel free to sign up that way.

We are closing early, because we have players heading down early for extended vacations as well as international travelers. So they all need numbers early.

Thanks and hope to see you all play:thumbsup2

[TartanTinker]

Hey everyone!:wave: For you experts...what's your fav thing to do on St Thomas? Thought about St Johns, then Magens Bay, then talked to the inlaws who mentioned just grabbing a taxi/van to sightsee (so we can get to the Belgian chocolate shoppe) and tour. Any suggestions?
They don't want the skyride (we've all done that), no snorkeling (for them), don't want underwater submarine (dad gets claustrophobic)...so any other ideas?
A-n-d if we just 'get off' the ship and get a taxi/van what do we look for? In other words, out last trip to St Martin, dd and I got on a local bus, they only spoke spanish? and we wondered if we'd ever make it back to the ship!:lmao:

The Belgian chocolate shop sounds great we might have to give that a go. I have cancelled our beach excursions for st Thomas & st Martin I think we will have a wee shop and the skyride then back on board. :banana:

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Just a heads up for those of you who are interested::thumbsup2



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75% off select Vinylmation
40% off select Disney Parks Dooney & Bourke styles
50% off select Apparel for the entire family
50% off select Ear Hats and headwear
50% off select Disney Parks Edition Games such as Monopoly and Operation
Door busters at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort beginning as low as $1 (plus tax)

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Ok, great. Now where do we sit to get a good view of the vows:wizard:

There is not really anyplace to sit and crash the wedding. Here is a pic of a wedding last year on CC. The Heads Up bar and it's seating are behind this view. The weddings on CC are real short. I would say 20-30 minutes depending on what the wedding party wants. Bethshaya can elaborate on the how long it would be. You would most likely finish your konk cooler and it will be done.

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[aan1701]

Oooooooh 2 for 1. :cool1:

Hmmm maybe I need to have something else to drink during the wedding and save myself for the special:idea:

I would like to stress that this is not advertised, I have been told about the night before on the ship by a bartender who would be working at the bar the next day. Usaly by the bartenders working Rockin Bar D.

[Octoberbride03]

I would like to stress that this is not advertised, I have been told about the night before on the ship by a bartender who would be working at the bar the next day. Usaly by the bartenders working Rockin Bar D.

OH well then...

I won't tell a soul:thumbsup2 With any luck I'll actually remember to show up at this time. Or hit Rockin D the night before...........makes me wonder what what the shows are for our cruisepopcorn::

[Octoberbride03]

There is not really anyplace to sit and crash the wedding. Here is a pic of a wedding last year on CC. The Heads Up bar and it's seating are behind this view. The weddings on CC are real short. I would say 20-30 minutes depending on what the wedding party wants. Bethshaya can elaborate on the how long it would be. You would most likely finish your konk cooler and it will be done.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_3444-1.jpg

Finish my Konk Kooler before the wedding ends:scared1: We get to have 1 per day...and believe you me....I KNOW how to nurse them suckers::yes::

And if I have to stand to crash the wedding I'm just ducky with that:thumbsup2

[mariaelenak]

Finish my Konk Kooler before the wedding ends:scared1: We get to have 1 per day...and believe you me....I KNOW how to nurse them suckers::yes::

And if I have to stand to crash the wedding I'm just ducky with that:thumbsup2

I'll be standing there with you Maureen! Don't want you crashing the wedding by yourself! ;)

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Your cruise director on the Magic - Brent

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi64SBylJNU&feature=related

[Octoberbride03]

Your cruise director on the Magic - Brent

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi64SBylJNU&feature=related

He was fun and soo nice. I liked him a lot. Thought he was overseeing the Fantasy after his vacation was over:confused3

[Octoberbride03]

I am sad to say that KellyJeanDVC is no longer playing with us. She has had to transfer her booking to the MR in Feb.

However there is still time for stragglers to hop on board.

July 26th is the final date. So get hopping if you want to play with us. PM or my email is fine for signing up:thumbsup2

[aan1701]

OH well then...

I won't tell a soul:thumbsup2 With any luck I'll actually remember to show up at this time. Or hit Rockin D the night before...........makes me wonder what what the shows are for our cruisepopcorn::
Rockin Bar D is my nightly hang out from at least 11 on. I usaly close it down even on the dreadful first night.

[sullins5]

:sad: Awww...So sad KellyJean had to drop out! We'll miss y'all! We'll have fun this go 'round, and then y'all can do it for us in Feb!:cool1: Keep in touch though Kelly!

Y'all know what today is? FRIDAY!!!! Time for a shameless picture bump (Dan?)

...and in 40 Hours, this newbie gets to CHECK IN!!! Lol, Don't really expect 'thunder, explosions, and all the hoop-la', but hey, at least we'll be CHECKED IN!!!

:banana::dance3::woohoo::yay:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

On queue here is your TGIF picture bump

The Magic at CC in 10/2010

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[sullins5]

On queue here is your TGIF picture bump

The Magic at CC in 10/2010

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Thanks! Isn't it a Majestic looking ship? Can't wait to see all that Magic up close and personally!:banana:

Here's a question for you veterans: Do you book the Magic over the Wonder for a reason? Or are they both the same and you just book according to excursions? Just curious, we booked this by default because of the dates available...Did I want a shorter Dream cruise? Or a longer Magic?...I chose the Magic due to the length...If it was gonna be my first Disney cruise, I wanted as much and as long as possible!:goodvibes

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Thanks! Isn't it a Majestic looking ship? Can't wait to see all that Magic up close and personally!:banana:

Here's a question for you veterans: Do you book the Magic over the Wonder for a reason? Or are they both the same and you just book according to excursions? Just curious, we booked this by default because of the dates available...Did I want a shorter Dream cruise? Or a longer Magic?...I chose the Magic due to the length...If it was gonna be my first Disney cruise, I wanted as much and as long as possible!:goodvibes

I have been on both the Wonder and Magic and they are both great ships with great crews. The layouts are almost the same therefore you chose which ship based on the itinerary. Prior to this year the Wonder just did the 3/4/5 day Bahama run whereas the Magic did the 7 day caribbeans trip plus special itineraries like the Med. Therefore if you wanted a cruise longer than 4 day and not going to Nassua then it the Magic for you. Currently the Dream has taken over the Bahama runs and the Wonder is on the left coast. The MR and AK are both 7 days itineries. We prefer the caribbean (ie warm with beaches) and less Mexican gang activities so we are sticking with the caribbean itineraries for now. The Fantasy next year will be taking over for the Magic on the 7 day caribbeans and the Magic is off to TX and NY. We have a Western on the Fantasy scheduled for June next year. Hope this long winded reply helps.

[mariaelenak]

Thanks! Isn't it a Majestic looking ship? Can't wait to see all that Magic up close and personally!:banana:

Here's a question for you veterans: Do you book the Magic over the Wonder for a reason? Or are they both the same and you just book according to excursions? Just curious, we booked this by default because of the dates available...Did I want a shorter Dream cruise? Or a longer Magic?...I chose the Magic due to the length...If it was gonna be my first Disney cruise, I wanted as much and as long as possible!:goodvibes

We've booked the Magic because it is/was the longer cruise. We did a 4 night cruise once. Too SHORT. :lmao: It was on the Big Red Boat when they were affiliated with Disney. They only offered the 3 and 4 days at the time. I remember thinking that it sure would be nice if Disney had their own cruise line with 7 day cruises. And then :wizard: my wish came true!

[Octoberbride03]

We chose the Magic for length of itineraries as well. 7 days is the minimum we will spend on the ship for a lot of reasons. NEED that relaxing time:cloud9:

Don't see us going on the Wonder anytime soon. I trust Disney to steer clear of big drug areas, but the cost of getting there is a concern for us, can't afford to take a month off to go driving across the country:rotfl2: Haven't really discussed where we'd like to go next, but we will before we re-book on the ship.

[sullins5]

I have been on both the Wonder and Magic and they are both great ships with great crews. The layouts are almost the same therefore you chose which ship based on the itinerary. Prior to this year the Wonder just did the 3/4/5 day Bahama run whereas the Magic did the 7 day caribbeans trip plus special itineraries like the Med. Therefore if you wanted a cruise longer than 4 day and not going to Nassua then it the Magic for you. Currently the Dream has taken over the Bahama runs and the Wonder is on the left coast. The MR and AK are both 7 days itineries. We prefer the caribbean (ie warm with beaches) and less Mexican gang activities so we are sticking with the caribbean itineraries for now. The Fantasy next year will be taking over for the Magic on the 7 day caribbeans and the Magic is off to TX and NY. We have a Western on the Fantasy scheduled for June next year. Hope this long winded reply helps.

:banana: Thanks Dan! That helps alot! I really don't think I want a shorter cruise, so the Fantasy will probably be what's next for us too, though thought I read about a 14 day Med cruise? Don't know whether my dh is gonna like this one..so we shall see. He thinks we're more 'Disworld' folks..lol !

I don't care either way...just give me some Mouse!:goodvibes

[Octoberbride03]

Rockin Bar D is my nightly hang out from at least 11 on. I usaly close it down even on the dreadful first night.

I really hope to be up later on this cruise than I was on the last. I don't "think" we'll be as bad off physically as we were the last cruise. I'm not lying when I tell y'all when we got on that last cruise we not 1 ounce of energy left. NOT 1! So were in bed early most nights after our late suppers. It was all we could do to get through that last week of work last time around.

If i had not had that cruise I would have had to schedule a week's vacation as quick as I could get it and just would have been at home on the couch doing nothing, my body was that drained.

So I am expecting a bit of a different experience this time around, though I will still be quite happy to just sit in a lounger and watch the ocean flow by:beach:

[sullins5]

We've booked the Magic because it is/was the longer cruise. We did a 4 night cruise once. Too SHORT. :lmao: It was on the Big Red Boat when they were affiliated with Disney. They only offered the 3 and 4 days at the time. I remember thinking that it sure would be nice if Disney had their own cruise line with 7 day cruises. And then :wizard: my wish came true!

Maria...so funny! I remember the 'Big Red Boat' cruises and always wanted to do one. But I also remember they were 1/2 and 1/2 some too where you could spend part of your time at the world and on ship. After we started going to the World in '93 and almost every year, we found out that we liked to get there, and PARK it. lol, just doing everything took us a week, if not two, like riding the Segways in Epcot (my favorite), renting little boats, riding bikes, etc. But I do remember the Big Red Boat. And here we are taking our first 7 days ...:woohoo:
If my dh likes this one (he thinks we're more Disworld ppl), maybe I'll get him on the Fantasy!:goodvibes

[sullins5]

I really hope to be up later on this cruise than I was on the last. I don't "think" we'll be as bad off physically as we were the last cruise. I'm not lying when I tell y'all when we got on that last cruise we not 1 ounce of energy left. NOT 1! So were in bed early most nights after our late suppers. It was all we could do to get through that last week of work last time around.

If i had not had that cruise I would have had to schedule a week's vacation as quick as I could get it and just would have been at home on the couch doing nothing, my body was that drained.

So I am expecting a bit of a different experience this time around, though I will still be quite happy to just sit in a lounger and watch the ocean flow by:beach:

Poor thing! What were you so exhausted physically from? Still Target? Hope this trip, by the time you get to the Port, you feel like the Energizer bunny!
Well, if that's hoping for too much...maybe that you just feel great!:goodvibes

[Octoberbride03]

Poor thing! What were you so exhausted physically from? Still Target? Hope this trip, by the time you get to the Port, you feel like the Energizer bunny!
Well, if that's hoping for too much...maybe that you just feel great!:goodvibes

Madalyn, we had a very very rough 18 months(give or take a little) before our cruise.I had to have surgery in 2007 and DH had to take care of me for 6 weeks, Then going back to work was just nuts and stayed that way right through the cruise. If you saw the amount of traffic my store got at the time you'd have died. Target had to build 3 NEW STORES!!! And they did it just to alleviate our traffic flow. So I was doing the work of 2-3 people every day. I only realized that when I got on that cruise and had a week to think about it:sad2: We are still a high volume store but the traffic flow is much lower and my working habits have tried to be smarter instead of harder. Don't know if it worked this past week, cause i came home every day just shot. And Rich's job stress is nothing to sneeze at either, between his boss and co-worker....well that could take awhile.

My last day of work before our cruise in 08 I had muscle aches all up and down my body. I am so glad i was smart enough to take the day before we left to drive down.

[mariaelenak]

I am dragging today. No energy at all. I feel horrible. Then I make a huge mistake and look at our outdoor thermometer. 114 degrees!!!
No no! This cannot be right! I live in Connecticut for Pete's sake. I was up over my head in snow a few months ago! So I go to the weather.com's temperature at your address feature (as if that's going to make me feel better) and it says: 101 degrees but feels like 113! Honestly...once it's over 100 doesn't it all feel the same anyway. 85 degrees, 90, 99....and then HOTTER THAN H E double Hockey Sticks!

[Octoberbride03]

I'll be right up Maria:thumbsup2

Weather.com now says my house is at 108 with a "Feels like" of 124!!!!!!

The dog doesn't get to go outside for more than a few seconds. This is obscene. My God is it hot.

[Octoberbride03]

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[TIGGER/POOH4]

Everyone sing along "We're having a heat wave, a tropical heat wave......" :laughing:

[Octoberbride03]

Everyone sing along "We're having a heat wave, a tropical heat wave......" :laughing:

THAT'S RIGHT MAKE ME HOTTER:furious:

[mariaelenak]

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

The photo says it all.

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Just think of this and maybe it will help.

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[scottishandproud]

you should come to scotland it only its 62 degrees farenheit here.

[mariaelenak]

you should come to scotland it only its 62 degrees farenheit here.

Oh yah! That's what I'm talking about!

[Octoberbride03]

you should come to scotland it only its 62 degrees farenheit here.

OK:thumbsup2

Where's my plane tickets? Need enough for the dog and the tiel too. No sense in making them suffer:rotfl2:

[TartanTinker]

What about house swapping :)
I have to say im so fed up of this weather only been to the beach a few times this summer. 3 weeks left of the holidays let's hope the sun comes out more :cheer2:

[Octoberbride03]

Sounds good to me:thumbsup2

Now about them plane tickets................:rotfl2:

[LC30]

Just a heads up for those of you who are interested::thumbsup2



It’s that time of year again for Disney Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members to shop till they drop! Mark your calendars because on Saturday, July 23, World of Disney stores at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts will host shopping extravaganzas just for passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members – and as a special treat, D23 Members are invited to join in the savings at the Disneyland Sizzling Summer Sale. The events will be held from 6-9 a.m. at Walt Disney World Resort, and 6:30-9 a.m. at Disneyland Resort.

For those of you who have shopped at the Sizzling Summer Sale before, you know that there are up to 75-percent discounts on select merchandise, unbelievable door busters and surprise markdowns at this annual super sale.

For the very first time, we’re giving you a special sneak peek at some of the offers that Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can expect to find at the Sizzling Summer Sale on Saturday, July 23:

75% off select Vinylmation
40% off select Disney Parks Dooney & Bourke styles
50% off select Apparel for the entire family
50% off select Ear Hats and headwear
50% off select Disney Parks Edition Games such as Monopoly and Operation
Door busters at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort beginning as low as $1 (plus tax)

Can any of this be online shopping?

[LC30]

You guys do fast work. I go out of town for work and don't check for a few days and I'm behind.:laughing: Well, it's hotter than Hades here too. Been over a 100 degrees for double digit consecutive days. :scared1: We have a really good chance of breaking the record for the most number of consecutive days over 100 degrees. DS' birthday party is tomorrow morning -outside, well at least some of it involves a pool.

Good luck to everyone checking in and booking this weekend. Hope it cools down in MCO in October. DS wants to wear a shark costume for MNSSHP. He definitely won't be wearing it if its hot like this.

Have a great weekend!

[Tinkerbell0614]

SO am I correct in understanding that the Cruise Director fo the Magic is no longer Brent?? :(

[Octoberbride03]

SO am I correct in understanding that the Cruise Director fo the Magic is no longer Brent?? :(

That's what was being tossed about on the main board a couple of months ago. No idea how true it is:confused3

[Octoberbride03]

You guys do fast work. I go out of town for work and don't check for a few days and I'm behind.:laughing: Well, it's hotter than Hades here too. Been over a 100 degrees for double digit consecutive days. :scared1: We have a really good chance of breaking the record for the most number of consecutive days over 100 degrees. DS' birthday party is tomorrow morning -outside, well at least some of it involves a pool.

Good luck to everyone checking in and booking this weekend. Hope it cools down in MCO in October. DS wants to wear a shark costume for MNSSHP. He definitely won't be wearing it if its hot like this.

Have a great weekend!

FAST WORK:lmao::rotfl2::rotfl:

You want fast work you need to check in on DVC Cruise. They are on thread 10 and want to reach thread 12 before they leave. They are trying to beat a record. And if memory serves, I'm pretty sure that record was set by my last cruise meet thread:lmao: I KNOW we hit at least 10 threads. :surfweb:

[Octoberbride03]

And if somebody wants to beat Dan for Ms.Elizabeth/Pirate games prizes, then you need to sit down and run up your post counts:lmao: He is STILL in the lead for each prize. Somebody must have time to kick his but:angel:

[Octoberbride03]

Once again dropping the deadline notice in here. It is my bedtime on the 26th. For all of you who have been playing on this thread awhile it is a drop dead deadline.

Once again either PM or email is acceptable for signing up. Don't forget everybody's names, ages of kids if any, and allergies/ must haves etc.

And


have fun

:dance3::cheer2::yay:

[aan1701]

Just wanted to say hi. DW and I decided today we needed to get out of town for the night and jumped on a plane to Phoenix. Ah the joys of working for an airline. We will go back home tomorrow night after hanging with one of DW friends tomorrow who lives in Phoenix.

[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]

And if somebody wants to beat Dan for Ms.Elizabeth/Pirate games prizes, then you need to sit down and run up your post counts:lmao: He is STILL in the lead for each prize. Somebody must have time to kick his but:angel:

Argggggg. Come and get me mateys. I have Pirate Mickey on my side.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_2626.jpg

[sullins5]

:wave: Hey y'all! Wow...don't know how to beat Dan! We might just have to 'concede' to him...but as long as he keeps us up to date with pictures! :goodvibes

:thumbsup2For all you FE'ers...(is that a word?) We just have the one cabin participating, but on my inlaws (Jim & Em) door, I made a little FE for them from me. So if you see it hanging, no worries..I just plan on 'dropping' little 50th Anniversary happies in it so they'll have more celebrating. Didn't want to :confused3 anyone or make y'all think they were participating! Funny note: I tried explaining to them what it was because I knew they would see ours; NOT A CLUE! Couldn't EVEN get them to understand!:lmao:

[Octoberbride03]

Argggggg. Come and get me mateys. I have Pirate Mickey on my side.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_2626.jpg

Is that a challenge?

[sullins5]

Is that a challenge?

:thumbsup2 I WOULD SAY IT IS MAUREEN...LET'S DO IT!