October 1st, 2011 Western Caribbean on the Magic!

[ssanders79]

The FE List (http://www.emilyandscott.us/FE) has been updated with a few stateroom upgrades and a new family.

For those who are still listed as GTY status please let me know your stateroom number as some cruisers are leaving on their vacations soon.

Missing Staterooms
marticaj
snugglepeas/KilleriMac17
Angiengary
Lilo's Mom
candycjcandace

[JanDave]

Hello all! Taking our first disney cruise soon. we are a family of 4 Luis & Marti and children Matthew 4 &3/4 and Audrey 2&3/4 with grandparents celebrating their 55th anniv and pappap's 80th! So new to everything... so forgive me for any ignorance on this thread, but would love to get our family involved and meet other disney fans. We are located in south florida. Can the leader of this cruise FE group reply and let us know if we can get in on the fun! Any advise too for 1st time cruisers would be greatly appreciated.
marti & luis

Welcome Marti, Luis and Family! Does DCL know about the 55th anniversary and 80th birthday? If not, contact DCL and these two special events will be noted on the reservation.

Jan

[ammouse]

The FE List (http://www.emilyandscott.us/FE) has been updated with a few stateroom upgrades and a new family.

For those who are still listed as GTY status please let me know your stateroom number as some cruisers are leaving on their vacations soon.

Missing Staterooms
marticaj
snugglepeas/KilleriMac17
Angiengary
Lilo's Mom
candycjcandace

Do we have children's ages for the ones just noted DS or DD

[ammouse]

Do we have children's ages for the ones just noted DS or DD

Sorry, Only 2 DS missing ages

[dapod423]

WOOHOO!!!! My ME vouchers just came for my return to MCO from Kidani Village after the cruise. That means we are getting REALLY close. Finalizes FE gifts tonight!!!!!

[dapod423]

Hi Everyone!!!
I just want to see if someone can double check me. The FE list says that there are 13 staterooms and 36 cruisers. I counted 36 Adults but then kids changes the game. I am counting 61 total cruisers and alot more than 13 staterooms. I would feel really bad if I didn't get enough stuff. Can someone else count also? Thanks so much.

[Silverfox97]

Hi Everyone!!!
I just want to see if someone can double check me. The FE list says that there are 13 staterooms and 36 cruisers. I counted 36 Adults but then kids changes the game. I am counting 61 total cruisers and alot more than 13 staterooms. I would feel really bad if I didn't get enough stuff. Can someone else count also? Thanks so much.

I get 20 total staterooms, and 61 total cruisers. I will have to ask DH about that. However, we haven't heard from some DISers since the beginning of the thread (Lilo's Mom, Angiengary, & snugglepeas/KilleriMac17), so I am wondering about them and whether they are still even booked on this cruise!

[Fire14]

Hi Everyone!!!
I just want to see if someone can double check me. The FE list says that there are 13 staterooms and 36 cruisers. I counted 36 Adults but then kids changes the game. I am counting 61 total cruisers and alot more than 13 staterooms. I would feel really bad if I didn't get enough stuff. Can someone else count also? Thanks so much.
Your count is close if not correct. Jodi has her own FE so there will be 2 at our room.

[candycjcandace]

Hi there,

Our room number is 5633.

Its just my son and I for those who wanted to know ages he is 9.

Just a few weeks. Yeah!

pirate:pirate:pirate:

[CurlyBlueEyes]

Hi everyone,

I too am on this boat with you all! Although I'm not into the FEs and meets, I wanted to let you all know I exist. I took this same western cruise two years ago and am still excited to be back. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

For those who worried about a possible sewer smell, this ship is nowhere near full. So if you have issues, be vocal and get your room changed

I booked the special VGT option (and still havent gotten my room assignment yet) and was looking online at what rooms might still be available. I could find over 20 verandah rooms open.

See you all in a few weeks :love:

[ssanders79]

Hi Everyone!!!
I just want to see if someone can double check me. The FE list says that there are 13 staterooms and 36 cruisers. I counted 36 Adults but then kids changes the game. I am counting 61 total cruisers and alot more than 13 staterooms. I would feel really bad if I didn't get enough stuff. Can someone else count also? Thanks so much.
Your right. My calculation got messed up.

I get 20 total staterooms, and 61 total cruisers. I will have to ask DH about that. However, we haven't heard from some DISers since the beginning of the thread (Lilo's Mom, Angiengary, & snugglepeas/KilleriMac17), so I am wondering about them and whether they are still even booked on this cruise!
Thanks!
Hi there,

Our room number is 5633.

Its just my son and I for those who wanted to know ages he is 9.

Just a few weeks. Yeah!

pirate:pirate:pirate:
Got it!

The FE list (http://scottgsanders.com/FE/Lists/Magic_Oct1-8_2011.htm) is fixed and updated. Sorry for the problems.

[JanDave]

Hi everyone,

I too am on this boat with you all! Although I'm not into the FEs and meets, I wanted to let you all know I exist. I took this same western cruise two years ago and am still excited to be back. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

For those who worried about a possible sewer smell, this ship is nowhere near full. So if you have issues, be vocal and get your room changed

I booked the special VGT option (and still havent gotten my room assignment yet) and was looking online at what rooms might still be available. I could find over 20 verandah rooms open.

See you all in a few weeks :love:

Welcome! See you soon!

Jan

[ssanders79]

I sent PMs to snugglepeas/KilleriMac17, Angiengary, Lilo's Mom, and marticaj to check and see if they are still sailing with us and asked for their stateroom numbers.

[ammouse]

Hi everyone,

I too am on this boat with you all! Although I'm not into the FEs and meets, I wanted to let you all know I exist. I took this same western cruise two years ago and am still excited to be back. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

For those who worried about a possible sewer smell, this ship is nowhere near full. So if you have issues, be vocal and get your room changed

I booked the special VGT option (and still havent gotten my room assignment yet) and was looking online at what rooms might still be available. I could find over 20 verandah rooms open.

See you all in a few weeks :love:
Welcome. What excursions id you do?
What is the VGT option?

[ssanders79]

Welcome. What excursions id you do?
What is the VGT option?

Guaranteed Verandah room. here is a thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2718301)that goes into the new booking option.

[ammouse]

Guaranteed Verandah room. here is a thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2718301)that goes into the new booking option.

Thanks and great job keeping the FE list updated.

[ammouse]

Any one ever transfer their cruise to Dreams Unlimited

[CurlyBlueEyes]

My Verandah is guaranteed, I just don't know what room I have. They say I might not know it until a week before the trip. As long as I'm on that boat, I'm a happy gal :worship:

now I am watching the weather weeks too soon to see if any hurricanes are on the horizon. Keeping my fingers crossed!

[SeptBride]

Hi Fellow Cruisers! :wave2:

We are so excited we're so close to vacation! :banana: This will be our first 7 night. DH and I are looking at a couple of cruise excursions that are non-Disney, and we're wondering how the timing works out. The times we have been given by the tour operators are local time, I think are docking time I got from the TA is ship time. I'm not sure how different that is, can anyone help us figure out if this will work?
The Grand Cayman excursion is 10:30 am local time, approximately 2 1/2 hrs
The Cozumel excursion we are looking at is 11am - 1pm
Thanks in advance! :flower3:

[Silverfox97]

I sent PMs to snugglepeas/KilleriMac17, Angiengary, Lilo's Mom, and marticaj to check and see if they are still sailing with us and asked for their stateroom numbers.

Well, I did some DIS detective work......

Angiengary hasn't been active since Oct 2010 on this thread only - no where else on the DIS.....

Lilo's Mom lost her DH Bob last year.....(very sad - I stumbled on the memorial thread), so I would hazard a guess that she may not be going....

snugglepeas/KilleriMac17 are a toss up

I would say that if we don't hear back from them in the next few days (maybe Monday??), that it's safe to remove them from the FE list, since even if they were cruising, we wouldn't know where to deliver their FE gifts to!!

[Silverfox97]

Any one ever transfer their cruise to Dreams Unlimited

We have always either used them to book right out, or, named our Dreams agent at the time of re-booking on the ship. Sorry!

[dapod423]

THanks for updating the FE Scott. I appreciate it. Starting to get everything together and needed a count of adults, boys, girls...you know. Anyway another quick question about the FE... do we indicate somewhere who it is from? Like a label or something? Or does it remain anonymous?

[Silverfox97]

THanks for updating the FE Scott. I appreciate it. Starting to get everything together and needed a count of adults, boys, girls...you know. Anyway another quick question about the FE... do we indicate somewhere who it is from? Like a label or something? Or does it remain anonymous?

It all depends on you - we've received it both ways. We like to put a label on it that says who it's from, though. :flower3:

[ssanders79]

Well, I did some DIS detective work......

Angiengary hasn't been active since Oct 2010 on this thread only - no where else on the DIS.....

Lilo's Mom lost her DH Bob last year.....(very sad - I stumbled on the memorial thread), so I would hazard a guess that she may not be going....

snugglepeas/KilleriMac17 are a toss up

I would say that if we don't hear back from them in the next few days (maybe Monday??), that it's safe to remove them from the FE list, since even if they were cruising, we wouldn't know where to deliver their FE gifts to!!

I updated the FE List and moved these to an Unconfirmed group at the bottom.

Thanks for updating the FE Scott. I appreciate it.
Sorry again for the mess up with the counts.

[dapod423]

Don't apologize. I wouldn't want your job. It must be alot to keep up with. Have a good weekend and see you in about 3 WEEKS!!!!

[marticaj]

Hi Scott
We look forward to meeting you and the others.
We are sailing with you on this cruise and would love to participate in the Fish Extender and meet other disney fans!

our stateroom numbers are:
5002 Marti & Luis (41/41) Matthew (4 3/4) Audrey (2 3/4)
5000 Theresa (78) George(turning 80!) celebrating 55 wed anniv and George's 80th bday

we live in south florida
and are taking this cruise to celebrate the above mentioned special events
we are all 1st time dis cruisers very new and excited
we would love to make this an extra special memory for our parents, George and Theresa and particapating with this FE gp. would add to the fun

please send me any info on FE rules and suggestions for participation as we are new to this and would like to be prepared and not dis anyone

MarticaJ

[ssanders79]

Hi Scott
We look forward to meeting you and the others.
We are sailing with you on this cruise and would love to participate in the Fish Extender and meet other disney fans!

our stateroom numbers are:
5002 Marti & Luis (41/41) Matthew (4 3/4) Audrey (2 3/4)
5000 Theresa (78) George(turning 80!) celebrating 55 wed anniv and George's 80th bday

we live in south florida
and are taking this cruise to celebrate the above mentioned special events
we are all 1st time dis cruisers very new and excited
we would love to make this an extra special memory for our parents, George and Theresa and particapating with this FE gp. would add to the fun

please send me any info on FE rules and suggestions for participation as we are new to this and would like to be prepared and not dis anyone

MarticaJ


I updated the FE List (http://www.emilyandscott.us/FE) with your information.

You can read more on the Fish Extender on these threads.
FE 101 Basics (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33184281&postcount=2), FE Info
(http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607)

[candycjcandace]

Thanks for organizing the FE. Ethan and I are very excited!:banana:

[marticaj]

Thanks Scott
enjoyed looking at your work online
can you believe 3 weeks until vacation and our camera is mia now for more than a week!!!!! last pics we took was son's 1st day of preschool downloaded to computer but we are at a loss and have looked and prayed with no luck - how does one loose their camera we ask ourselves??????????
any advise for a new camera since it looks like now is the perfect time to upgrade??
well we haven't told my parents yet about the FE group as this will be one of our surprises for them, they love people and will enjoy the meet-ups
our kids look forward to meeting the other little ones as well
went shopping and had fun finding lots of little gifts, but need to get busy since I will be having to make two fish extenders!
Well, enjoy the weekend everyone I am sure all will be busy dreaming and preparing for our cruise,
marti

[Fire14]

Thanks Scott
enjoyed looking at your work online
can you believe 3 weeks until vacation and our camera is mia now for more than a week!!!!! last pics we took was son's 1st day of preschool downloaded to computer but we are at a loss and have looked and prayed with no luck - how does one loose their camera we ask ourselves??????????
any advise for a new camera since it looks like now is the perfect time to upgrade??
well we haven't told my parents yet about the FE group as this will be one of our surprises for them, they love people and will enjoy the meet-ups
our kids look forward to meeting the other little ones as well
went shopping and had fun finding lots of little gifts, but need to get busy since I will be having to make two fish extenders!
Well, enjoy the weekend everyone I am sure all will be busy dreaming and preparing for our cruise,
marti
Suggestions: You can wait to buy a camera on ship and save taxes and get a really nice one, IF you need a camera before than I've personally found some really nice Cannon and Kodak ones for reasonable.
As for FE's You could do a canvas bag and hang that from Fish or if crafty isn't your thing there is a diser who makes/sells on ebay who really does a nice job and can personalize them, like Jodi's is all pluto, Our's is 100 acre wood crew.

[ssanders79]

any advise for a new camera since it looks like now is the perfect time to upgrade??
marti

Are you looking to buy a P&S or a DSLR? You can order from a reputable online camera store like B&H or Adorama and not pay tax.

[fires_grumpy]

It`s 10:45 am EST where will you be in 3 weeks!

I should be droping off the girls ans luggage and then dropping the rental car off. Then back to the port by there bus. Meeting up with the girls and then on to the party yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa :dance3:

[Fire14]

It`s 10:45 am EST where will you be in 3 weeks!

I should be droping off the girls ans luggage and then dropping the rental car off. Then back to the port by there bus. Meeting up with the girls and then on to the party yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa :dance3:
I'll be telling ya to drive Faster and get me to Minnie's boat.

[ssanders79]

It`s 10:45 am EST where will you be in 3 weeks!

I should be droping off the girls ans luggage and then dropping the rental car off. Then back to the port by there bus. Meeting up with the girls and then on to the party yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa :dance3:

I wish I could find the time to stop at Magic Kingdom for the 40th celebration the are teasing.

posted on twitter 9/9/11
@DisneyParks
We can't reveal all the details, but guests at Magic Kingdom can expect special surprises on Oct.1.

[ammouse]

We have always either used them to book right out, or, named our Dreams agent at the time of re-booking on the ship. Sorry!

Thanks

I just read your journal of your Jan cruise. Your daughter is adorable. And Scott's pictures are so good

[Silverfox97]

Thanks

I just read your journal of your Jan cruise. Your daughter is adorable. And Scott's pictures are so good

Thanks :goodvibes I hope to do another one for our cruise with a little less food pics, and a little more ship, etc. pics. Trip reports are a great way to keep memories from each cruise!

[Silverfox97]

By the way, if any of you are planning on just walking around in Key West, or thinking about some museums, go to www.trustedtours.com and you can get some savings! We bought a package deal with the Butterfly House & the Hemingway house, and it saved us over $5/adult vs. buying the tickets at the door.

[marticaj]

hello again great news my mother reminded us that last time we visted her we were showing her pics which reminded us where we left our camera and amazingly her memory is better than our 40 year younger ones and we found our missing camera YAE! now one less thing to do before we leave...
Is anyone out there feel like they are really earning their vacation??? because I am really working my but off at the office and will be so ready to escape for a week!!! and no cooking and cleaning for a week!
To those out there with little ones just wondering if you are planning on bringing a small stroller??? For us it would be helpful on excursions to explore, but otherwise we probably wouldn't use it much on the ship- any advise from other parents????
marti

[JanDave]

Is anyone out there feel like they are really earning their vacation??? because I am really working my but off at the office and will be so ready to escape for a week!!! and no cooking and cleaning for a week!
marti

Before every cruise, I do feel as if I earned that vacation! Yesterday was a crazy, hectic day at work -- I got through the day by saying 2 weeks from Friday, I'll be flying to Orlando. Also, there was a full moon yesterday.........

No cooking, cleaning, napkins placed on our laps, CMs asking if there's anything they can do for us, sunny skies, 7 days on the beautiful Magic ..... It'll be a great 7 days!

Jan

[Silverfox97]

Before every cruise, I do feel as if I earned that vacation!

Yep! I can certainly tell you that my DH (ssanders79) has earned this one coming up more than any of the others!!!!! We are looking forward to this cruise very much :thumbsup2 I can't wait to tour the islands and to do as much or as little as we please!!!!!

[wmurphy1]

Before every cruise, I do feel as if I earned that vacation! Yesterday was a crazy, hectic day at work -- I got through the day by saying 2 weeks from Friday, I'll be flying to Orlando. Also, there was a full moon yesterday.........

No cooking, cleaning, napkins placed on our laps, CMs asking if there's anything they can do for us, sunny skies, 7 days on the beautiful Magic ..... It'll be a great 7 days!

Jan

I work in a busy Emergency Room I feel like I earned a vacation after each 12 hour shift:rotfl: That being said the cruise docs are here :cool1: The suitcases are down and stuff I don't need are in them:goodvibes The FE gifts are done and packed:cheer2: I have found so many ways to count down the time without numbers but I am not excited or nothing :rolleyes1

[Fire14]

I work in a busy Emergency Room I feel like I earned a vacation after each 12 hour shift:rotfl: That being said the cruise docs are here :cool1: The suitcases are down and stuff I don't need are in them:goodvibes The FE gifts are done and packed:cheer2: I have found so many ways to count down the time without numbers but I am not excited or nothing :rolleyes1
So totally understand the after 12 hr shift thing. I'm ready after 6 some days and for sure after 12 :) Hang in there we are almost there.

[Silverfox97]

So totally understand the after 12 hr shift thing. I'm ready after 6 some days and for sure after 12 :) Hang in there we are almost there.

You guys are funny - I am ready for vacation before I even start my 12-hr shift :rotfl:

[Silverfox97]

Crap - I almost forgot...............those 12-hr shift are what allow me to even take a vacation :guilty:

[dapod423]

I am sitting here in hour #6 of my 12 hour shift thinking how many more 12 hour shifts I have before our cruise. Does that mean there is a big nursing presence on our cruise???

[wmurphy1]

In 3 more hours that would be 6 more nights

[JanDave]

Not including today, I have 75.0 (9 days) hours to work before we leave for the airport. Can't wait to get down to the single digit dance of 9 or less days til we cruise!

Precruise planning is so addicting. Postcruise memories are addicting, as well.

Can't wait to get to the Cove Cafe on Saturday. It's one of my hangouts, especially in the morning.

Carla and I also like the Rainforest and plan to go there on our 2 sea days. DH Dave can be found at the adult pool on sea days.

Jan

[JanDave]

Anyone going to Palo brunch on Sunday before we dock at Key West? We have 10 am reservations that morning.

Jan

[ssanders79]

Anyone going to Palo brunch on Sunday before we dock at Key West? We have 10 am reservations that morning.

Jan

We are having Brunch on Monday at 11:30

[JanDave]

We are having Brunch on Monday at 11:30

:thumbsup2

[Silverfox97]

Does that mean there is a big nursing presence on our cruise???

Maybe ;) (LOL - yes!!)

[wmurphy1]

Does that mean there is a big nursing presence on our cruise???

Guilty;)

[platinumcruzer]

Anyone going to Palo brunch on Sunday before we dock at Key West? We have 10 am reservations that morning.

Jan
Jan,
We will be there as well.
Cindy

[JanDave]

Jan,
We will be there as well.
Cindy

Great, Cindy! I love the great views of Florida coast at Palo as we are heading to Key West on Sunday morning. DH Dave's favorite Palo server, Annie Marie, is on the Dream. He'll get over it as our Palo server on this upcoming cruise gives us the "tour" at brunch.

Jan

[JanDave]

Two weeks from today!!!!! :dance3: Hope I'm sleeping at 2am on October 1 so I can be alert - especially after dinner.

Just got a reduction on a rental car from MCO to port. Rechecked price and am shaving $18 off rental of a mid-size car, will now pay $30. I have had great luck with Travelocity. Checked on rental car prices for 10/8 but no price reduction.

Jan

[dapod423]

After work tonight only 3 more shifts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And 2 weeks to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am getting very excited. But I think you can tell by all of my exclamation points!!!!!!!! Can't we just fast forward? My mother told me today that she is also counting down the days because she would like to lose my father on the ship! It was funny. trust me. I am so tempted to pack DS suitcase this week while he is in school.

[JanDave]

[QUOTE=dapod423;42661326]My mother told me today that she is also counting down the days because she would like to lose my father on the ship! It was funny. trust me. QUOTE]

Allison, that is funny! My DH Dave is always "lost" on the ship! He can be found in the adult pool most sea days. There are days that I don't see him unless I go by the pool. Every morning, he'll ask which restaurant is on our schedule so he knows where to appear. We're aren't always together on the ship, but, hey, it's both our vacations.

Carla and I are "testing" DH Dave for this cruise. She and I have been on two girls' cruises and by October 8, we'll decide whether he can cruise with us again!

Jan

[MiaSRN62]

Anyone going to Palo brunch on Sunday before we dock at Key West? We have 10 am reservations that morning.

Jan

I have to check Jan....I am cruising with three other couples but I believe my friend has us in for a 10:30 am brunch !
Getting so excited ! I have 6 more shifts to work before leaving and 2 more on-calls. Can't wait !

[JanDave]

I have to check Jan....I am cruising with three other couples but I believe my friend has us in for a 10:30 am brunch !
Getting so excited ! I have 6 more shifts to work before leaving and 2 more on-calls. Can't wait !

I have 8 more days of work......

I can't wait either!

For 8 of you at brunch, did you book the private room? We had brunch in the private room once with 4 couples.

Maria, just saw your signature that you were at Vero Beach in May - we were there in late May. What a beautiful resort! We were at Kidani for one night at the end of our vacation. Very nice, there, too.

Jan

[MiaSRN62]

I have 8 more days of work......

I can't wait either!

For 8 of you at brunch, did you book the private room? We had brunch in the private room once with 4 couples.

Maria, just saw your signature that you were at Vero Beach in May - we were there in late May. What a beautiful resort! We were at Kidani for one night at the end of our vacation. Very nice, there, too.

Jan

Hi Jan !
I don't think we have a private room but not sure. Will have to ask my friend who booked everything. And yes....we LOVE Vero Beach ! Try to get there every year. My daughter goes to college in FL --first FL Tech and now FSU. And my uncle lives 10 min away from the Vero Beach resort.
Kidani is one of our favs too----stayed there twice this year. Going to be staying at Bay Lake Tower for 3 nights before our cruise and then also the night we disembark.
I am just so excited for this cruise (though I'll miss my kids being with us !).

[ammouse]

Does anyone know if they sell lanyards on the ship with pins on them. I started to order my grandson one from the Disney Store but, wanted one from the cruise ship if they have them.

[JanDave]

Does anyone know if they sell lanyards on the ship with pins on them. I started to order my grandson one from the Disney Store but, wanted one from the cruise ship if they have them.

I think they do, but not 100% sure. Last year when cruising on the Wonder with 4 grankids, the lanyard pins were the big hit for them. They got this granny to buy a few of them for them.

Jan

[JanDave]

Hi Jan !
I don't think we have a private room but not sure. Will have to ask my friend who booked everything. And yes....we LOVE Vero Beach ! Try to get there every year. My daughter goes to college in FL --first FL Tech and now FSU. And my uncle lives 10 min away from the Vero Beach resort.
Kidani is one of our favs too----stayed there twice this year. Going to be staying at Bay Lake Tower for 3 nights before our cruise and then also the night we disembark.
I am just so excited for this cruise (though I'll miss my kids being with us !).

I will miss my grandkids not cruising with us. We have 6 of them, between the ages of 9 and 5. They are repeat DCL cruisers.....

Carla and I share two grandkids - Haley and Bella - their mom is my daughter, their dad is Carla's son. Last cruise for Haley and Bella was the westbound TA last September - they remind me often that they've been on a longer cruise than I have......

Jan

[MiaSRN62]

Sorry we'll both be missing our kids/grandkids. My kids are 18, 21 & 24. All in college now. Those professors are very strict about missing classes so sadly they can't come. The two younger girls in particular are so disappointed they can't come with us !

By the way....we have early dining.....I can't remember what time we'll be off the ship ? Our last two cruises we had late dining. I'm guessing 8:30 am ish ?

[JanDave]

Sorry we'll both be missing our kids/grandkids. My kids are 18, 21 & 24. All in college now. Those professors are very strict about missing classes so sadly they can't come. The two younger girls in particular are so disappointed they can't come with us !

By the way....we have early dining.....I can't remember what time we'll be off the ship ? Our last two cruises we had late dining. I'm guessing 8:30 am ish ?

We usually have early dining, so on the last morning, when we are done with breakfast and said our goodbyes to our servers, we take a seat in the Promenade Lounge. One way of prolonging our cruise. We usually walk off the ship by 8:15 am. this was the time frame for our Wonder cruise last November and we were in our rental car by 9am.

Our kids are 40, 38, 37 - yeah, we're oldsters.

Jan

[ammouse]

I think they do, but not 100% sure. Last year when cruising on the Wonder with 4 grankids, the lanyard pins were the big hit for them. They got this granny to buy a few of them for them.

Jan
thanks Jan. He wil probably want the pins too! At the Disney Store he picked out the Lanyard with the pins.

[Silverfox97]

My daughter goes to college in FL --first FL Tech and now FSU.

GO NOLES!!!!! :thumbsup2

Another nurse I see :goodvibes

I have to tomorrow, next weekend, and Wed the 28th, with 1 on call in there and then it's vacation time!!!! SO READY :cool2:

[MiaSRN62]

Our kids are 40, 38, 37 - yeah, we're oldsters.

Jan

Nothing wrong with that Jan ! I hope to be cruising when I get to that point in my life ! I thnk it's great ! Dh and I are in our mid to late 40's and still going strong....we hope we can continue to cruise and travel in the years to come !

Yes Silverfox ! Good fight by the Noles today against OU ! I lost my voice today from cheering so much ! And yep.....I am an RN (Labor and Delivery) for 20 years. I began the packing process today....brought the suitcases down from the attic....organizing clothes/jewelry/shoes......yaaayyy !!!!

[Silverfox97]

Yes Silverfox ! Good fight by the Noles today against OU ! I lost my voice today from cheering so much ! And yep.....I am an RN (Labor and Delivery) for 20 years. I began the packing process today....brought the suitcases down from the attic....organizing clothes/jewelry/shoes......yaaayyy !!!!

Yes, the Noles put up a good fight - love the look of their defense!!

DH also got the suitcases down Saturday :cool1:

[fires_grumpy]

Getting the suitcases out today DW has clothes piled up in chair in front room. Some are hers some are mine. She`s been putting extra hours like the rest of you. As much as shes been working its going to cost me 2 sail away drinks the min we get on the ship :scared1: LOL She is worth it :hug:

[JanDave]

As much as shes been working its going to cost me 2 sail away drinks the min we get on the ship :scared1: LOL She is worth it :hug:

:thumbsup2 Good husband!!!

I used to order a BBC after the sailaway party and before heading to deck 4 to watch us leave the US, but BBC's are too filling just before dinner. Will have to come up with another sailaway drink to drink.

Jan

[JanDave]

For us Spartan fans, sorry we had a disappointing loss to ND yesterday. By the way, I took something off my bucket list. I tailgaited at the MSU-Florida Atlantic game last week! Here I am at 60 years of age and never tailgaited. Sheltered life! And I tailgaited with my daughter and 2 grandchildren. Had lots of fun watching them bounce on the inflatables, DGS won a $10 Meijer gift card at Radio Disney booth, getting MSU freebies, etc.

Jan

[JanDave]

Nothing wrong with that Jan ! I hope to be cruising when I get to that point in my life ! I thnk it's great ! Dh and I are in our mid to late 40's and still going strong....we hope we can continue to cruise and travel in the years to come !



To quote Jimmy Buffett:

Im growing older but not up
My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck
:thumbsup2


Funny you mention about cruising at our age. Since our very first cruise on a 4-day Magic in 1999, our energy level now isn't what it used to be. I need to take a nap in the afternoon on deck 4 to enjoy the evening activities! I am making a to-do list to participate in some activities I haven't done before - wine tasting is #1 on my list. :woohoo:

Jan

[MiaSRN62]

Getting the suitcases out today DW has clothes piled up in chair in front room. Some are hers some are mine. She`s been putting extra hours like the rest of you. As much as shes been working its going to cost me 2 sail away drinks the min we get on the ship :scared1: LOL She is worth it :hug:

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

I am making a to-do list to participate in some activities I haven't done before - wine tasting is #1 on my list.

I would LOVE to do this Jan ! And certainly nothing wrong with napping on deck 4 ! My kids love to go-go-go on vacation. Being this is an adults-only trip, I plan to take advantage of some of the more relaxing things that week (spa, wine tasting, high tea, Palo brunch etc !). :goodvibes:yay:

[JanDave]

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2


I would LOVE to do this Jan ! And certainly nothing wrong with napping on deck 4 ! My kids love to go-go-go on vacation. Being this is an adults-only trip, I plan to take advantage of some of the more relaxing things that week (spa, wine tasting, high tea, Palo brunch etc !). :goodvibes:yay:

Maria - hope to see you at the wine tasting! I think we sign up at guest services.

One more grocery shopping trip before the cruise! ;)

Jan

[Fire14]

8 more shifts and who knows how many picked up shifts to go until I'm Outta here!!! This gang is wearing t shirts to support our teams during the "big game" that first day on board :) Go Green!!!

[Silverfox97]

She`s been putting extra hours like the rest of you. As much as shes been working its going to cost me 2 sail away drinks the min we get on the ship :scared1: LOL She is worth it :hug:

That is so cute that you said your wife is worth it :goodvibes (No extra shifts for me :crazy2: - only regular ones!!!)

8 more shifts and who knows how many picked up shifts to go until I'm Outta here!!! This gang is wearing t shirts to support our teams during the "big game" that first day on board :) Go Green!!!

I'm guessing you will be able to spot DH in his Ohio State gear - I may be in Florida State garb :cheer2:

[JanDave]

Go Green!!!

Go White!!!

[Fire14]

Go White!!!
YUP Our team is gonna show the buckeyes how to play football

[dapod423]

Hey all!

So I need to send a package ahead to the port. (FE gifts :yay: ) Does anyone know how I do this? I already know it can't be food, so my first FE idea was shot. I've got a good one now but too much to bring in my luggage.

I guess I just need the mailing address.


13 MORE DAYS!!!!!!

[Fire14]

Hey all!

So I need to send a package ahead to the port. (FE gifts :yay: ) Does anyone know how I do this? I already know it can't be food, so my first FE idea was shot. I've got a good one now but too much to bring in my luggage.

I guess I just need the mailing address.


13 MORE DAYS!!!!!!
If you go to cruise forum under fAQ there is instructions on shipping pkg to port. address is there.

[Fire14]

Boxes Sent the Ship Ahead of Cruise - PLEASE follow these instructions carefully!!!!!! UPDATED AS OF 2/25/2009
• ONE box per stateroom, no exceptions.
• The package must have the guest full name, ship, sailing date, stateroom number or GTY if you have not been assigned a stateroom number.
• The package also must have a packing slip attached to the outside of the box that details the contents of the package. For prescriptions, a copy of the prescription is sufficient. Your list may or may not be read but it must have one. Write packing slip on the outside of the envelope.
• NO FOODS/DRINKS OF ANY KIND, LIQUOR OF ANY KIND, FIREARMS, ETC.. Items that cannot be shipped to the Disney Cruise Line Warehouse and delivered to the ship include: food products (any and all food products including baby food/formula), beverages (liquor, water, etc.), chemicals, and luggage. These items will not be accepted at the warehouse and will be returned. This may cause the dogs to hit on your box and that would be a bad thing.
• The required size of the cartons you are shipping down have to be about the size of a record storage box 12 inches on a side and should not weigh more than 20 lbs. (This has been asked personally by Dave Adams who is the owner)

Address your package(s) to:
Disney Cruise Line Warehouse
Guest Name / Stateroom # (GTY, if you don't know what it is when you send the package)
8633 Transport Drive
Orlando, FL 32832
Phone: 407-566-8196

In the bottom left corner of the top of the package put the following information: ATTN: HOUSEKEEPING
*Name
*Sail Date
*Ship
*Stateroom Number
*Packing slip that details contents of the package (for prescriptions, a copy of the prescription is sufficient)
• Packages must arrive by Friday by 3:00pm for the 7-Night Cruise on the Disney Magic (Saturday).
• Packages must arrive by Friday by 3:00pm for the 4-Night Cruise on the Disney Wonder (Sunday).
• Packages must arrive by Wednesday by 3:00pm for the 3-Night Cruise on the Disney Wonder (Thursday).

If your box is hit on by the screening dog or chosen for additional screening they will open the list and the box and look through it. They will close it back up and provided nothing bad is in it then it will be in your room as usual later after boarding. These boxes will be coming on the ship with the crew mail among other things so they may be in the staterooms later then they were before as they are low priority in the scheme of things for Disney.

[Silverfox97]

We are getting sooooooo close!!! Only 12 more days to go!!!!!!!!

:boat: VACATION HERE WE COME!!!!!!!!!!!! :boat:

:beach:

[MiaSRN62]

We are getting sooooooo close!!! Only 12 more days to go!!!!!!!!

:boat: VACATION HERE WE COME!!!!!!!!!!!! :boat:

:beach:

Only 9 for us !!!! Anyone doing a stay in WDW before or after the cruise ?! We're doing 3 nights before and 1 night after. I am SO EXCITED !

[zshrew]

Only 9 for us !!!! Anyone doing a stay in WDW before or after the cruise ?! We're doing 3 nights before and 1 night after. I am SO EXCITED !

We are flying in Thursday and gonna spend friday at Downtown Disney and then head to MNSSHP. Can't Wait, only 10 days till we leave!:hyper:

[MiaSRN62]

We are flying in Thursday and gonna spend friday at Downtown Disney and then head to MNSSHP. Can't Wait, only 10 days till we leave!:hyper:

Awesome ! We're considering MNSSHP Friday too---not sure yet.

[Chris931]

We are flying in Wednesday for a few days at WDW before the cruise so 9 days for us too!!

I'm so ready. Can't wait!

[Silverfox97]

If you have not been to the parks in the fall yet, I know you will love it during this time of year :lovestruc It is hardly busy at all and decorated so nicely for fall/Halloween.

Since we live in Tampa, we go for the day at least twice a month in the off season (thinking about this Friday.....), so we won't be extending our cruise vacation - we'll be driving over to PC the morning of the cruise :thumbsup2

[MiaSRN62]

Since we live in Tampa, we go for the day at least twice a month in the off season (thinking about this Friday.....), so we won't be extending our cruise vacation - we'll be driving over to PC the morning of the cruise :thumbsup2

Lucky you !!!! One day I plan to live in FL ! :banana:

[Fire14]

Us girls fly in wed afternoon and DH is joining us THurs afternoon. Mnsshp on Fri than off to micks boat.

[JoyaDelMar]

I'm originally from St. Pete (Yay Tampa Bay!), so we're going to fly in the night before to Tampa first to visit my Mom, whose graciously offered to drive us to port :)

We don't leave til 7:30 pm on Friday (so we didn't have to take as many days off)... work is going to feel really long that day!

[dapod423]

My package of FE gifts is off to the warehouse!!!! We are getting so close now! I just hope I have enough summer clothes. I guess I should have paid more attention to myself than my son and everything else I've been doing to get ready!

[JanDave]

:rockband: Drumroll.............. in just about 5.5 hours :hourglass, we will be doing the single digit dance before boarding the Magic!!!!! :cheer2: :dance3:

Jan

[ammouse]

Any one doing Nachi Com ?

[ammouse]

We are still trying to decide what to do in Cozumel. Can you tell?

[zshrew]

Any one doing Nachi Com ?

We have reservations at Nachi!

[Silverfox97]

We are still trying to decide what to do in Cozumel.

We are doing the Eco Park and snorkel at Punta Sur in Cozumel. DH will be snorkeling while DD and I do a little swimming :goodvibes

[JanDave]

We booked the Cozumel beach break through DCL. We've been to Nachi twice. Very nice and quiet. Thought we'd try another beach this visit. Since I am DH Dave's designated "travel agent", I hope Playa Mia beach isn't a bust. I had to talk him into trying this one rather than Nachi.

Jan

[MiaSRN62]

Any one doing Nachi Com ?

We are ! First time this beach. Going to be there with three other couples and looking forward to it !

[MiaSRN62]

:rockband: Drumroll.............. in just about 5.5 hours :hourglass, we will be doing the single digit dance before boarding the Magic!!!!! :cheer2: :dance3:

Jan

I HEAR THE DRUMS !!!!!!!!! WOOOT ! :banana:

[ammouse]

One thing holding us back was going there by ourselves. Maybe we all could group together.

[marticaj]

just wanted to say hello again since many of you will be leaving soon next week
it is still very hot here in florida so expect warm weather, especially if you will be going to the parks before the cruise
we are all getting very excited
the kids are looking forward to making new friends
see you at our meet-up on board
may everyone have safe travels
zippty do da zippty day!

[Silverfox97]

I am so excited - 3 more days of work (Sat., Sun, and Wednesday) and then next Sat AM we'll be headed out to Port Canaveral for 7 lovely days on the Magic - WOO HOO!!! :jumping1:

[MiaSRN62]

just wanted to say hello again since many of you will be leaving soon next week
it is still very hot here in florida so expect warm weather, especially if you will be going to the parks before the cruise
we are all getting very excited
the kids are looking forward to making new friends
see you at our meet-up on board
may everyone have safe travels
zippty do da zippty day!

Thanks.....looking forward to hot ! I don't do well with cold.
May I ask where/when is meet up ? I'm traveling with three other couples who are not DIS'ers.....but maybe I can sneak away ?

[JanDave]

We have two DIS meets on the ship. Add these dates to your list of to-dos!
DISers wanted a second option in case they could not make it to Saturday's meet.


DIS Meet on Saturday, October 1 at 3 pm
Promenade Lounge - deck 3 midship

DIS Meet on Monday, October 3 at 2:30 pm
Diversions - deck 3 forward

Kids are allowed in Diversions until 9pm.

Jan

[dapod423]

Two weeks ago I triple checked with my husband that he had 2 weeks of vacation for this trip. He said "yes" His vacation weeks run Thursday to Thursday so you need 2 in order to take the cruise. So I found out today, just by accident that he only has 1 week of vacation for this trip. For those following along the story that means on Thursday the 6th while we are sailing from Cozumel to CC he needs to report for duty at 3pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am SOOOOOOOO irritated with him. Now he has to scramble to find people to switch days with. Does anyone know if "stupidity" is covered under travel insurance??

UGGGHHHH:eek:

[JanDave]

:grouphug: Oh, Allison. :sad1:

Hopefully your DH can manage to get 3 days coverage for himself. Is his employer/boss understanding about a situation like this and will give him 3 extra vacation days without finding coverage?

Jan

[wmurphy1]

:eek::eek:1 more shift to go Sunday is going to be such a long day.

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks JanDave for the dates !!!! :thumbsup2

Allison ! Oh no.....that's a terrible amount of stress. How easy will it be for your husband to get coverage ? I know at my work, that would spell disaster. Keep us posted. Fingers crossed ! Pixie dust sent !
:grouphug:


wmurphy1.....I've got today, Sunday, Monday and Tues :sad2: Had to cram all my shifts together in order to get 12 days off. And to make matters worse, my Tues shift is an 11 pm to 7:30 am shift. And my plane leaves at 4 pm the next day. Somewhere on Wed I've got to squeeze in a few hours to sleep.

[ammouse]

I have 1-1/2 days to go. Jan thanks for the dates again.

Allison I hope all works out for you.

[wmurphy1]

:scared1:OH NO Allison hope he can trade with people. stress not needed this close to the trip.

[Fire14]

4 shifts in my way of plane outta here. 2 I hate and 2 I love.

[jessrose18]

I am not on your cruise, but I have been excited for it:laughing: First Western of the season, I am on Western in March, if you October 1sters could bring back some new navigators we would be forever grateful:rolleyes1 Have a great time! Cant wait to read your trip reports!

[Silverfox97]

I am not on your cruise, but I have been excited for it:laughing: First Western of the season, I am on Western in March, if you October 1sters could bring back some new navigators we would be forever grateful:rolleyes1 Have a great time! Cant wait to read your trip reports!

My DH will for sure! We always back all of our documents & scan them in :) We'll be sure to do another TR as well!

[Silverfox97]

While at work today, I watched the Magic leaving port from www.portcanaveralwebcam.com - it was awesome and got me SUPER excited!!! Can't wait for next Saturday!!!

[MiaSRN62]

While at work today, I watched the Magic leaving port from www.portcanaveralwebcam.com - it was awesome and got me SUPER excited!!! Can't wait for next Saturday!!!

It's been 4 years since I last cruised. What time does the ship actually start to take off. Going to send the cam link to my kids to watch us. Is it 4:30 or 5 ish ??? Can't recall........

[Silverfox97]

It's been 4 years since I last cruised. What time does the ship actually start to take off. Going to send the cam link to my kids to watch us. Is it 4:30 or 5 ish ??? Can't recall........

5pm. The ship was completely past the webcam by 5:21pm. It is great; they really get close ups of people! You can watch the Dream sail away at 5pm today if you want to get an idea of what it looks like.

Two more 12 hr shifts for me (today & Wed) & then packing to do before next Sat!!! Next Sunday we'll be in Key West :banana:

[ammouse]

Floridians what is your local channel saying about the weather

[ssanders79]

I am not on your cruise, but I have been excited for it:laughing: First Western of the season, I am on Western in March, if you October 1sters could bring back some new navigators we would be forever grateful:rolleyes1 Have a great time! Cant wait to read your trip reports!

Keep a lookout on this thread as we will post a link to our TR with the documents when we return.

My DH will for sure! We always back all of our documents & scan them in :) We'll be sure to do another TR as well!

I will scan in as many documents as I can!

Floridians what is your local channel saying about the weather

Highs in the mid 80s to low 90s all week with isolated storms. Did you have a more specific weather question?

[ammouse]

Keep a lookout on this thread as we will post a link to our TR with the documents when we return.



I will scan in as many documents as I can!



Highs in the mid 80s to low 90s all week with isolated storms. Did you have a more specific weather question?

No hurricanes or tropical storms. Wow HOT

[MiaSRN62]

5pm. The ship was completely past the webcam by 5:21pm. It is great; they really get close ups of people! You can watch the Dream sail away at 5pm today if you want to get an idea of what it looks like.

Two more 12 hr shifts for me (today & Wed) & then packing to do before next Sat!!! Next Sunday we'll be in Key West :banana:

I working 3 pm to midnight tonight so I'll probably miss it. But thanks for narrowing down the time. So to be on the camera we should be port side, right ?

[ssanders79]

No hurricanes or tropical storms. Wow HOT
So far so good. Philippe and Ophelia seem to be staying out in the Atlantic.

I working 3 pm to midnight tonight so I'll probably miss it. But thanks for narrowing down the time. So to be on the camera we should be port side, right ?

You would need to be on the starboard side. You can catch the Dream sail out in a few hours.

[wmurphy1]

Tonight is the last shift. :cheer2: Gonna be the longest night at work forever.

[ssanders79]

Go White!!!

YUP Our team is gonna show the buckeyes how to play football

Where are you going to watch the game this Saturday? I was hoping for a noon game, but no such luck.

[JanDave]

Where are you going to watch the game this Saturday? I was hoping for a noon game, but no such luck.

Game time is 3:30 p.m. - bummer, as it's so close to the drill at 4pm, followed by sail away. DH Dave will be checking out the game in Diversions until he has to get ready for early dining.

Jan

[dapod423]

SO I am done with work until 10/14 WooHoo!!!!! Unfortunately it didn't end without drama. We lost one of our precious little patients yesterday. Sad little baby who had no family at the bedside when his time came.

As far as my DH work situation..... He is a Bridge and Tunnel officer so it's not easy to get off or cover shifts just bc of the high level of alert that NYC is on. BUT he is supposed to be off Sat and Sun so he only has to cover Thur and Fri. He is going to request paid holidays. The thing with that is that you don't find out until the day before if it has been granted. It will be hard to find that out while we are exploring the Mayan Ruins! So he says he has to talk to the boss of his facility. Hopefully it will work out. Otherwise I'm still going!!!!

[Silverfox97]

Wow HOT

Actually, it is cooling down! The highs in Tampa are 88-89 instead of the low 90s; but weather is different for everyone - it is beautiful to us :) In fact, our summer high was only 94 & our friends & family up north were roasting at 97+ heat index. Comical to us.....

I think it will be beautiful cruising weather vs. when we froze in January on the Magic!!!!

[Fire14]

Where are you going to watch the game this Saturday? I was hoping for a noon game, but no such luck.
prob in diversions but not sure. will be sporting my MSU wear though :)

[JanDave]

Actually, it is cooling down! The highs in Tampa are 88-89 instead of the low 90s; but weather is different for everyone - it is beautiful to us :) In fact, our summer high was only 94 & our friends & family up north were roasting at 97+ heat index. Comical to us.....

I think it will be beautiful cruising weather vs. when we froze in January on the Magic!!!!

Carla and I were on the Magic (western) in January 2009 and froze! We wore jeans and sweatshirts at CC. Weather wasn't an issue for us, we were on the Magic for 7 days. :thumbsup2

Jan

[Silverfox97]

Carla and I were on the Magic (western) in January 2009 and froze! We wore jeans and sweatshirts at CC. Weather wasn't an issue for us, we were on the Magic for 7 days. :thumbsup2

Jan

You got it Jan ;) We actually anticipated that & it was fine - we prepared DD that she could play in the sand at CC, but that it would be to could for swimming. We were just happy to be on vacation!!!

5 MORE DAYS!!!!

[Silverfox97]

You can catch the Dream sail out in a few hours.

Had the Port Canaveral webcam up on the computer next to me at work yesterday; watched 3 ships sail out, with the Dream bring the grand finale. I just love watching DCL ships float out - it never gets old!!!

Tonight is the last shift. :cheer2: Gonna be the longest night at work forever.

I will find out today if a PRN can cover my shift Wed. If so, then I am dome until Oct 12 :) If not, only 1 more shift!! Poor DH has to work M-F this week :(

[MiaSRN62]

SO I am done with work until 10/14 WooHoo!!!!! Unfortunately it didn't end without drama. We lost one of our precious little patients yesterday. Sad little baby who had no family at the bedside when his time came.

As far as my DH work situation..... He is a Bridge and Tunnel officer so it's not easy to get off or cover shifts just bc of the high level of alert that NYC is on. BUT he is supposed to be off Sat and Sun so he only has to cover Thur and Fri. He is going to request paid holidays. The thing with that is that you don't find out until the day before if it has been granted. It will be hard to find that out while we are exploring the Mayan Ruins! So he says he has to talk to the boss of his facility. Hopefully it will work out. Otherwise I'm still going!!!!

Yay dapod423 ! Glad you finished work for awhile ! Are you a nurse ? Sounded like a sad way to go out ? I'm an L&D and high risk pregnancy RN. We also lost a baby last night. Always heartbreaking. I have tonight 3-11 shift and Tues 11 p-7 am shift. I get to come home on Wed, sleep for 3 hours, get up and leave for airport ! Fingers and toes crossed that his shifts get covered !!!!

[MiaSRN62]

Had the Port Canaveral webcam up on the computer next to me at work yesterday; watched 3 ships sail out, with the Dream bring the grand finale. I just love watching DCL ships float out - it never gets old!!!



I will find out today if a PRN can cover my shift Wed. If so, then I am dome until Oct 12 :) If not, only 1 more shift!! Poor DH has to work M-F this week :(

I had to work 3-11 all weekend....missed the webcam :sad1:
Hope the prn nurse can cover you !
Hopefully your dh has an easy week. That's usually how it is with me too. So, in turn, I get to do all the shopping and packing !

[MiaSRN62]

So far so good. Philippe and Ophelia seem to be staying out in the Atlantic.



You would need to be on the starboard side. You can catch the Dream sail out in a few hours.

Great news on those pesky storms !!!! And thanks for the head's up. I'll be on starboard side !
On a side note.....I get sea sick but only on the first night. Going to try those scopalamine patches. Has anyone ever used them ? I'm a little leary.....having read some reviews about mental confusion and blurred vision that last for days even after you take it off ! Not sure what to do.

[wmurphy1]

Got offered leave time for the last 4 hours :woohoo: I got to start vacation at 2 am yah! Now to tie up all the loose ends here so we can hop that plane Friday morning.

[MiaSRN62]

Got offered leave time for the last 4 hours :woohoo: I got to start vacation at 2 am yah! Now to tie up all the loose ends here so we can hop that plane Friday morning.

fantastic !!!!!! :cool1:

[Silverfox97]

On a side note.....I get sea sick but only on the first night. Going to try those scopalamine patches. Has anyone ever used them ? I'm a little leary.....having read some reviews about mental confusion and blurred vision that last for days even after you take it off ! Not sure what to do.

I think if you use the patch, you are suppose to put it on 24 hrs before you set sail. Personally, I wouldn't do it - especially with the possibility of it ruining your trip (mental confusion and blurred vision - yikes :eek:). Is it worth it just for one night? I would do one of 2 things: try Sea Bands, &/or a dose of benedryl before bed on the first night. On our 1st 2 cruises, I got a little sea sick on the first night, but never threw up -- just went to bed early and was fine when I work up. Luckily, it hasn't happened since Aug 2010 :thumbsup2

Good luck with whatever you decide!!!

[Silverfox97]

SO I am done with work until 10/14 WooHoo!!!!! Unfortunately it didn't end without drama. We lost one of our precious little patients yesterday. Sad little baby who had no family at the bedside when his time came.

As far as my DH work situation..... He is a Bridge and Tunnel officer so it's not easy to get off or cover shifts just bc of the high level of alert that NYC is on. BUT he is supposed to be off Sat and Sun so he only has to cover Thur and Fri. He is going to request paid holidays. The thing with that is that you don't find out until the day before if it has been granted. It will be hard to find that out while we are exploring the Mayan Ruins! So he says he has to talk to the boss of his facility. Hopefully it will work out. Otherwise I'm still going!!!!

OMG - that is crazy about your hubby's work situation - I hope it all works out :hug:

Yay dapod423 ! Glad you finished work for awhile ! Are you a nurse ? Sounded like a sad way to go out ? I'm an L&D and high risk pregnancy RN. We also lost a baby last night. Always heartbreaking. I have tonight 3-11 shift and Tues 11 p-7 am shift. I get to come home on Wed, sleep for 3 hours, get up and leave for airport ! Fingers and toes crossed that his shifts get covered !!!!

I am a surgical oncology RN and I work at Moffitt Cancer Hospital in Tampa, FL (previously worked at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, OH). We're all 12-hrs shifts. My floor is post-op GI, GU, and Head & Neck. You take care of the babies and I take care of the oldies :goodvibes I am actually all teed up to take a specialty certification exam Oct 20th (CORLN), as my favorite is ENT/Head & Neck.

Got offered leave time for the last 4 hours :woohoo: I got to start vacation at 2 am yah! Now to tie up all the loose ends here so we can hop that plane Friday morning.

Good for you!!! Me not wanting to work Wed is just lazy :rolleyes1 (LOL)! We do have a lot to get done, but doesn't everyone :flower3:

[dapod423]

MiaSRN62- Yep I'm a pediatric nurse in NYC!! Always an adventure. Very rewarding but also can be very sad. I work 12 hour shifts, 10 shifts a month so when vacation time comes it's great. I took 2 weeks vacation for this trip but it strectches until alomost 3 weeks. I worked the 24th and I don't go back until the 14th of Oct!!!

As if I wasn't already excited I am starting to get REALLY excited!!!!!!!! Except that my darn dogs were fighting yesterday and I got bitten bad pulling them apart. I can't move my right index finger (which makes typing hard). Waiting to hear back from my DR office if they want to see me. It all swollen and taut. Could probably use some antibiotics. I don't want to need an amputation in Grand Cayman! :lmao:

[Silverfox97]

I work 12 hour shifts, 10 shifts a month so when vacation time comes it's great. I took 2 weeks vacation for this trip but it strectches until alomost 3 weeks. I worked the 24th and I don't go back until the 14th of Oct!!!

Me too! I work 10 shifts a month and get paid for 12 (Weekend Plus). I love it. I work every weekend and every other Wednesday & take 2 call days a month. We are on salary, which I love since I am an out-on-time gal :thumbsup2

Just heard from the PRN that she WILL work for me, so I am officially on vacation and don't go back until Oct 12th!!! :woohoo:

[MiaSRN62]

MiaSRN62- Yep I'm a pediatric nurse in NYC!! Always an adventure. Very rewarding but also can be very sad. I work 12 hour shifts, 10 shifts a month so when vacation time comes it's great. I took 2 weeks vacation for this trip but it strectches until alomost 3 weeks. I worked the 24th and I don't go back until the 14th of Oct!!!

As if I wasn't already excited I am starting to get REALLY excited!!!!!!!! Except that my darn dogs were fighting yesterday and I got bitten bad pulling them apart. I can't move my right index finger (which makes typing hard). Waiting to hear back from my DR office if they want to see me. It all swollen and taut. Could probably use some antibiotics. I don't want to need an amputation in Grand Cayman! :lmao:

I can relate dapod423....we get lots of sadness in L&D as well. People assume it's all happy and fun---but it can be exactly the opposite as I'm sure you know. I don't work 12's anymore like you and Silverfox do because I did it for 4-5 years and got tired of working 12-13 hrs straight with no break. I have to say 8.5 hrs straight with no break is bad enough. Are hospital is so understaffed and overworked. I work 2-3 eight hour shifts a week. Though this week I've worked 32 hours so far........
I do home your fingers gets better ! There will be no amputations on our cruise !

Silverfox : I am a surgical oncology RN and I work at Moffitt Cancer Hospital in Tampa, FL (previously worked at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, OH). We're all 12-hrs shifts. My floor is post-op GI, GU, and Head & Neck. You take care of the babies and I take care of the oldies I am actually all teed up to take a specialty certification exam Oct 20th (CORLN), as my favorite is ENT/Head & Neck.
That's cool Silverfox. I wish you lots of luck on your exam !!! I took my In-patient OB certification in 2008. I studied my butt off for that for like 2 weeks ! GOOD LUCK ! I am so on-the-fence about the Scopalamine patch......I got SO sick last cruise. I slept the whole first day sleeping from Benadryl and Bonine. I literally didn't eat for 12 hours. Woke up at 3:30 AM and ordered a cheeseburger from room service. I'm so torn. But thanks for your suggestions. Wish me luck !

[wmurphy1]

Yay dapod423 ! Glad you finished work for awhile ! Are you a nurse ? Sounded like a sad way to go out ? I'm an L&D and high risk pregnancy RN. We also lost a baby last night. Always heartbreaking. I have tonight 3-11 shift and Tues 11 p-7 am shift. I get to come home on Wed, sleep for 3 hours, get up and leave for airport ! Fingers and toes crossed that his shifts get covered !!!!

Sounds like we have everything from birth to old age covered on this cruise I am a RN with a trauma specialty in a busy inner city hospital. Thankful not to have any heart breaks on my last day before vacation time. I also work 12 hour days but I am one of the ones that picks up alot of OT too. Gotta have extra to play with lol:rotfl:

[Silverfox97]

Guess everyone in the DIS group will know who to come to for a first aid kit :rotfl:

[JanDave]

Glad to know there are nurses on board!

I take prednisone and Proair as I have sarcoid of the lung. But, strange thing, last May when we were at the DVC Vero Beach resort, I kept telling my DH and DD how great I felt. Got home and read on a sarcoid message board that sea air does wonders for lung sarcoid patients. Then got to thinking about all my other DCL cruises and remembered feeling so much better on board. Fatigue is a continual problem, but I felt so refreshed. So, now I need to get my lung doc to prescribe cruises, once a month. Think he'll go for it???!!!

Jan

[Silverfox97]

So, now I need to get my lung doc to prescribe cruises, once a month. Think he'll go for it???!!!

Jan

He should!! :boat:

[marticaj]

Well I figured I may else well add foot doctor to the list
I specialize in foot and ankle surgery
so lets pray there are no injuries partying too hard in the carribbean, but I am around for those in need too....
remember ladies to wear sensible shoes for the most part!
new comfortable shoes make happy feet for all make happy cruisers!
suitcases are getting loaded, boy there is a lot of stuff for a family of 4!!!!!

[Silverfox97]

Well I figured I may else well add foot doctor to the list
I specialize in foot and ankle surgery
so lets pray there are no injuries partying too hard in the carribbean, but I am around for those in need too....
remember ladies to wear sensible shoes for the most part!
new comfortable shoes make happy feet for all make happy cruisers!
suitcases are getting loaded, boy there is a lot of stuff for a family of 4!!!!!

:worship: Awesome - my left ankle has been hurting for a week or so now - guess I better be extra careful..........

[marticaj]

you may want to request an antibiotic augmentin as it is the drug of choice for animial bites you must not have a penicillin allergy although, may be good preventative or to have available prn if infection arrises, but I think we have an er doc on board too, but getting an rx may be necessary through the ship doc??
finger pain when you have lots of packing to do.....ugh hope you feel better,
look forward to meeting everyone!

[dapod423]

you may want to request an antibiotic augmentin as it is the drug of choice for animial bites you must not have a penicillin allergy although, may be good preventative or to have available prn if infection arrises, but I think we have an er doc on board too, but getting an rx may be necessary through the ship doc??
finger pain when you have lots of packing to do.....ugh hope you feel better,
look forward to meeting everyone!

Thank you Marticaj!!! I went to the Dr last night because my finger was getting worse and that is exactly was she prescribed. It looks a little better this morning but it's still swollen and can't really move it. I'll be good by Saturday!!! Or I'll do an I&D myself!!! Just kidding (sort of)

[cherilovesdisney]

Hello,

My bf and I will be aboard this Sat sailing :)
Not much longer now!

:yay:

[Fire14]

This nurse is done with work and onto vacation YAAAAAAAAAAAA

[Silverfox97]

Hello,

My bf and I will be aboard this Sat sailing :)
Not much longer now!

:yay:

:welcome:

This nurse is done with work and onto vacation YAAAAAAAAAAAA

:jumping1:
party:

[wmurphy1]

This nurse is done with work and onto vacation YAAAAAAAAAAAA

:banana::banana: doing the happy dance for ya fire :banana::banana:

[dapod423]

I want to make labels for the FE gifts and my DHs computer is broken!! And now I can't find my label making program to install on my laptop. I am soooo not computer savy. I guess hand written labels on your FE gifts it is! But I'm bummed. I wanted cute ones.

[MiaSRN62]

This nurse is done with work and onto vacation YAAAAAAAAAAAA

So awesome ! One more graveyard shift for me tonight......then 12 days of FREEDOM and FUN ! :cool1:

[MiaSRN62]

Hello,

My bf and I will be aboard this Sat sailing :)
Not much longer now!

:yay:

We're all gonna have a blast. See ya on board :cool1:

marticaj :remember ladies to wear sensible shoes for the most part!

Uh oh doc......not sure my shoes qualify ! :scared1: ;)
But thanks for the advice/warning :thumbsup2 :)

[Fire14]

We're all gonna have a blast. See ya on board :cool1:


Uh oh doc......not sure my shoes qualify ! :scared1: ;)
But thanks for the advice/warning :thumbsup2 :)


If a nurse doesn't know need for comfory shoes I don't know who does!!!

[ammouse]

Hello,

My bf and I will be aboard this Sat sailing :)
Not much longer now!

:yay:

Welcome

[ammouse]

Officially on vacation now:dance3:

Another newbie questions: Is the pre cruise photo package cheaper than on board?
Or does anyone buy the packages?

[JanDave]

Hello,

My bf and I will be aboard this Sat sailing :)
Not much longer now!

:yay:

Welcome!

FYI: There are two DIS Meets:

Saturday, 3pm in the Promenade Lounge - 3 midship

Monday, 2:30 pm in Diversions - 3 forward


Jan

[Silverfox97]

Welcome!

FYI: There are two DIS Meets:

Saturday, 3pm in the Promenade Lounge - 3 midship

Monday, 2:30 pm in Diversions - 3 forward


Jan

DD will be down for a nap during those times, so you all have a great time :thumbsup2

[Fire14]

at airport waiting for plane to get here. As for cruise photo pkgs. I don't think they are cheaper precruise just diff amounts of credits. From what I've read they don't offer the smaller pkgs onboard just larger ones. but I know I'm buying mine onboard.

[ammouse]

Thanks Fire. Do you get more credits on board?

[JanDave]

DD will be down for a nap during those times, so you all have a great time :thumbsup2

If DD gets off schedule and isn't napping, we'd love to meet you and her! My grandkids were off schedule on each cruise!

Jan

[Silverfox97]

If DD gets off schedule and isn't napping, we'd love to meet you and her! My grandkids were off schedule on each cruise!

Jan

Thanks! I think DH will make it down, so at least he'll know what everyone looks like and can introduce me if we run into any DISers on the ship!!

We are creatures of a routine and usually she sticks to her schedule just fine, as we just cruised last Aug and this January& got her nap everyday. On the day we arrive, we put her down as soon as we can get into rooms, and then she doesn't fall asleep right away, but eventually does. She doesn't get a long nap because has to be up for the muster drill, but even a short snooze is better than none at all. We almost always keep to a nap schedule when we can because she ends up going to bed later on vacation & a well-rested child is a happy one :thumbsup2 Then, happy child = happy parents :goodvibes I am not sure how we are going to work it on Key West, Grand Cayman, or Cozumel yet, but I am sure we'll figure it out!!

Actually, we couldn't believe that she was still napping, as she's 4 1/2, but she does..........

[JanDave]

Two of my granddaughters took naps until they were 5 or 6!

48 hours from now, we will be in Melbourne!!! :thumbsup2

Jan

[dapod423]

I was just going through the FE list and noticed that you have a 4 year old Matthew.....ME TOO!!!! Is yours as bad as mine? :lmao:

[ammouse]

Wishing everyone safe trip --

[Silverfox97]

Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:jumping1:

[JanDave]

12 hours from now I should be boarding a plane to whisk me away from cool, rainy Michigan to sunny, warm Florida. :dance3:

Safe travels to all who are about to head to Florida.

Jan

[Silverfox97]

12 hours from now I should be boarding a plane to whisk me away from cool, rainy Michigan to sunny, warm Florida. :dance3:


The lows this weekend in Tampa are in the 60s at night with a high of only 83 :scared1: DH & I joked about having to go south to Key West & the Caribbean where it's warm!!!!!

[JoyaDelMar]

Just finished packing, and I got almost everything into one suitcase, just under 50 lbs! Phew! I just hope the FE gifts don't squished on my subway trip to work.

We leave in about 18 hours... just 6 more hours of work then I'm off on a plane back home! I have a feeling it's going to be the longest day ever.

Safe travels to all. I hope to meet everyone on the ship!

[MiaSRN62]

I am way excited people ! I've been in Florida since Wed....at Bay Lake Tower. Can't wait to set sail for the open seas with Mickey and you all ! :banana:

[Silverfox97]

Today is our packing day.......12 hrs from now I'll be in the shower and ready to make the 2 hr trip to the port!!!

Hope everyone at WDW is having fun - enjoy MNNSHP if you are going!!

We'll be waiting for the port to open at 11am sharp tomorrow (going to be weird not being there at 10am....).

Safe travels to all~

[dsnydaddy]

Have a great time everyone. It's now that I'm sad that I had to change our plans to a later sailing otherwise, we'd be going now too!

[wmurphy1]

Goodbye Ohio we are on our way!!:cheer2:

[ssanders79]

See you all tomorrow. If anyone has a room change let me know or leave a message at our stateroom. I will do my best to pass it along to the rest of the FE group.

Here is a teaser...
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6164/6197547157_f6e674cd05.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ssanders79/6197547157/)
Magical Skies (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ssanders79/6197547157/) by Scott Sanders [ssanders79] (http://www.flickr.com/people/ssanders79/), on Flickr

[dapod423]

Thank you Scott!!! Hope to meet you tomorrow!!! have a safe drive with the family.

[ssanders79]

See you all in a few hours!!!

[JanDave]

See you all in a few hours!!!

:thumbsup2

It's a beautiful day along the Space Coast!!!

Jan

[MiaSRN62]

Starting the drive to port !

[ssanders79]

I love how the port is not crowded!!! They let us park when we arrived shortly after 10.

[Fire14]

having loads of fun on cruise so far. sitting in key west catching up wih emails.

[allears]

having loads of fun on cruise so far. sitting in key west catching up wih emails.

Awesome!! Keep us all posted!!!

[LindaBabe]

Can someone who is now on the cruise please check on the wellbeing of our stateroom host, Gil? He was in the 5020 area in the bow and had a sprained wrist when we got off the WBTA.

Thanks.

[kamgen]

:goodvibesHope you all are having a blast!~ We cruise the Western on Oct 29. If anyone has the navigators when you get back and wouldn't mind emailing them to me, I would LOVE it!!!!! :-)
kamgen@yahoo.com
(if you don't mind)

Happy & Safe sailing to you all!

[Silverfox97]

:goodvibesHope you all are having a blast!~ We cruise the Western on Oct 29. If anyone has the navigators when you get back and wouldn't mind emailing them to me, I would LOVE it!!!!! :-)
kamgen@yahoo.com
(if you don't mind)

Happy & Safe sailing to you all!

My spouse will be scanning them in tomorrow, so look for the thread. He scans in every single document we get :thumbsup2

We had an amazing cruise and an amazing time. It was our best cruise so far!!

[JanDave]

We had a wonderful cruise and enjoyed meeting so many fellow cruisers. Unfortunately, the time goes by way too fast aboard a cruise ship. Hope all had safe travels home.

Jan

[dapod423]

Just got back today. Had a wonderful time on the cruise and already booked for next October!!!!! Sorry I didn't get to the DisMeets but the 4 year old does not understand that Mommy wants to go meet up with her fellow Disney peeps. I hope everyone enjoyed their FE gifts. I was hoping to spot a few so I would know who you all were In case anyone didn't understand the markers...the beach ball is able to be colored!

[dsnydaddy]

I experienced something very similar with our first cruise. Kids were 6 and 3 and early bedtimes meant that it was difficult to hang with everyone.

[ssanders79]

:goodvibesHope you all are having a blast!~ We cruise the Western on Oct 29. If anyone has the navigators when you get back and wouldn't mind emailing them to me, I would LOVE it!!!!! :-)
kamgen@yahoo.com
(if you don't mind)

Happy & Safe sailing to you all!

My spouse will be scanning them in tomorrow, so look for the thread. He scans in every single document we get :thumbsup2


Done...
Magic Western Caribbean Navigators & Cruise Documents October 1-8, 2011 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2814906)

I will be updating that with the menus once I get to that point.

We had a wonderful cruise and enjoyed meeting so many fellow cruisers. Unfortunately, the time goes by way too fast aboard a cruise ship. Hope all had safe travels home.

Jan

Just got back today. Had a wonderful time on the cruise and already booked for next October!!!!! Sorry I didn't get to the DisMeets but the 4 year old does not understand that Mommy wants to go meet up with her fellow Disney peeps. I hope everyone enjoyed their FE gifts. I was hoping to spot a few so I would know who you all were In case anyone didn't understand the markers...the beach ball is able to be colored!

Time does fly. I tried to make it to the second meet, but by the time we finished with the laundry it was 3:15 and Diversions looked somewhat empty. So I searched headed up to the Cove Cafe until DD was up from her nap.

[Fire14]

Made it back to Ohio safely. Jodi is at airport waitig for flight to MI.

[TGuy]

Thanks everyone for the all the Magical surprises in our first FE Exchange.
The kids really enjoyed it and it averted a few tantrums too!
We would love to cruise again but we are going to wait till the boys are older so we can enjoy some of the more adult activities.
I hope everyone had an excellent time, we sure did.

[ammouse]

Same her Logan enjoyed all of the FE surprises. It was also our first. Enjoyed meeting Jan and Dave, Wanda and Fiona and her family.

Thanks everyone for the all the Magical surprises in our first FE Exchange.
The kids really enjoyed it and it averted a few tantrums too!
We would love to cruise again but we are going to wait till the boys are older so we can enjoy some of the more adult activities.
I hope everyone had an excellent time, we sure did.

[wmurphy1]

Love the FE gifts. My neices and nephew loved checking the extenders everythime we came back to the rooms.I hope no one needed their first aid kits. Had to laugh before the cruise when it was said that my room would be where the first aid kit would be since I had already assembled them:lmao: I know that none of our stuff got tagged with our name because I forgot to tag them prior to packing them and then left the tags at home. The first aid kits and glo swords were from wmurphy1 room the pic frames and wash clothes were from the Meckler Murphy Mcnally mix room and the dry erase board and puzzles were from the Meckler room. Hope all likes them.

[Fire14]

Love the FE gifts. My neices and nephew loved checking the extenders everythime we came back to the rooms.I hope no one needed their first aid kits. Had to laugh before the cruise when it was said that my room would be where the first aid kit would be since I had already assembled them:lmao: I know that none of our stuff got tagged with our name because I forgot to tag them prior to packing them and then left the tags at home. The first aid kits and glo swords were from wmurphy1 room the pic frames and wash clothes were from the Meckler Murphy Mcnally mix room and the dry erase board and puzzles were from the Meckler room. Hope all likes them.
I know we loved our first aid kits. I uwsed alcohol wipe to clean my phone and a bandaid for blister that decided it wanted to flair up on boat.

[ammouse]

Love the FE gifts. My neices and nephew loved checking the extenders everythime we came back to the rooms.I hope no one needed their first aid kits. Had to laugh before the cruise when it was said that my room would be where the first aid kit would be since I had already assembled them:lmao: I know that none of our stuff got tagged with our name because I forgot to tag them prior to packing them and then left the tags at home. The first aid kits and glo swords were from wmurphy1 room the pic frames and wash clothes were from the Meckler Murphy Mcnally mix room and the dry erase board and puzzles were from the Meckler room. Hope all likes them.
Loved those first aid kits. Glad someone else did not tag their gifts either. Can you tell we are new? We did the napkins, night lights, GA football pez and my daughter came up with the little purses for the little girls. My daughter is the creative one.
Loved all of our gifts. So many creative people. And Scott and Silverfox- I started our journals.

[Silverfox97]

Scott and Silverfox- I started our journals.

:thumbsup2

We too used the first aid kid - funny thing, I always have our own first aid kit. DH told me he grabbed a band aid because he couldn't find ours :rotfl: Figures!!

Loved *all* of the FE gifts - DD went nuts over them; loves to check the FE. It was fun explaining Australia to her - where it is, what another country is, etc. Used the Little Mermaid sand molds at CC :beach:

Once Halloween is over, I'll do our trip report for this cruise. Have a certification exam next Thurs :scared1: and then I have 11 days to make DD's Sleeping Beauty costume!!!

[MiaSRN62]

Hi all ! Hope everyone had a blast on our cruise as I'm sure you did ! I am so sorry I did not make the meets. My dh and I were traveling with 3 other couples and my one friend booked us for Palo brunch, Palo High Tea, Tequila tasting, Bingo, Spa/Rainforest room....etc. Dh and I have not had a vacation without kids in the whole 25 years of our marriage so we wanted to run off and do all sorts of things we normally wouldn't/couldn't do such as Palo and Serenity Bay ! Had a blast !
Just posting a few photos from our trip and hope some of you will do the same. Who knows---we may have seen eachother on the ship and not realized it. I was in stateroom 2066.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/MiaSRN62/Family%20pics/100_8221-1.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/MiaSRN62/Family%20pics/105_0701-1.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/MiaSRN62/Family%20pics/IMG01427-20111002-1357-1.jpg

[JanDave]

Made it back to Ohio safely. Jodi is at airport waitig for flight to MI.

Sorry we didn't meet you and fellow Michiganders last week. Glad you had a safe trip home.

Jan

[JanDave]

Hi all ! Hope everyone had a blast on our cruise as I'm sure you did ! I am so sorry I did not make the meets. My dh and I were traveling with 3 other couples and my one friend booked us for Palo brunch, Palo High Tea, Tequila tasting, Bingo, Spa/Rainforest room....etc. Dh and I have not had a vacation without kids in the whole 25 years of our marriage so we wanted to run off and do all sorts of things we normally wouldn't/couldn't do such as Palo and Serenity Bay ! Had a blast !
Just posting a few photos from our trip and hope some of you will do the same. Who knows---we may have seen eachother on the ship and not realized it. I was in stateroom 2066.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/MiaSRN62/Family%20pics/100_8221-1.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/MiaSRN62/Family%20pics/105_0701-1.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/MiaSRN62/Family%20pics/IMG01427-20111002-1357-1.jpg

Maria! Love your pics and glad you enjoyed your kidless cruise! Did you rebook?

Jan

[JanDave]

:thumbsup2

Once Halloween is over, I'll do our trip report for this cruise. Have a certification exam next Thurs :scared1: and then I have 11 days to make DD's Sleeping Beauty costume!!!

Looking forward to your TR!


Jan

[JanDave]

Ok, DIS friends, who else is experiencing what I am this week - cruise withdrawal? My condition is worse than after past cruises. I love planning cruises but this post-cruise let down is getting me down......:confused3 I keep replaying clips of our cruise in my mind - Palo; dining room rotations; resting/reading on deck 4 lots of Cove Cafe coffee; the amazing CMs we talked to - old and new; walking around the beautiful ship; meeting some of you around the ship; being in grandkid withdrawal as I watched the kids and seeing their excitement; seeing the characters; hearing the ship's horn and the chime before announcements; napkins being placed on my lap 3 times a day!!!; our stateroom host keeping our room in perfect order all day with fresh towels, beds made and turned down, chocolate every night; the plays, especially Disney Dreams; the heated lounge chairs in the rainforest spa; massage; sitting/reading in Diversions next to a porthole and being about the only one in there; listening to piano music in Sessions; wandering through Treasure Ketch and Mickey Mates daily :cool1:; and our day on Castaway. And what a beautiful day it was last Friday.

Did anyone book another DCL cruise while on board? We booked a dummy date cruise for 12/1/12 on the Magic. Hopefully, the 2013 itineraries will be announced soon.

Again, it was great meeting all of you.

Jan

[Fire14]

Sorry we didn't meet you and fellow Michiganders last week. Glad you had a safe trip home.

Jan

I thik we may have run into dave on day by pool. said hi but that's about it.

[MiaSRN62]

Maria! Love your pics and glad you enjoyed your kidless cruise! Did you rebook?

Jan

Thanks Jan !
No, sadly we did not rebook but one of the couples in our traveling party did and now are begging us to go too. It's mid Sept on the Fantasy. I'm so tempted......have 3 kids in college right now. It's challenging from a budget perspective.
And YES ! I am so in cruise withdrawl I can't stand it ! :sad2:

[JanDave]

Thanks Jan !
No, sadly we did not rebook but one of the couples in our traveling party did and now are begging us to go too. It's mid Sept on the Fantasy. I'm so tempted......have 3 kids in college right now. It's challenging from a budget perspective.
And YES ! I am so in cruise withdrawl I can't stand it ! :sad2:

I know what you'e going through with kids in college. Our three were in college at the same time for 3.5 years. :eek: We told the kids we'd pay their college tuition/room and board but not fancy weddings as college education will support their families for the rest of their lives. Glad to say all 3 kids have done well in their careers.

A week ago today, we were at CC............

Jan

[marticaj]

Oh Jan, we also are in post cruise vacation let down, the kids keep asking when we are going again and Mom is very blue. We really enjoyed ourselves with Mickey :lmao:on our 1st Disney cruise. What a way to celebrate with family... We THANK everyone for all the fun and thoughful gifts. It was such a high to come back a full fe!! Kids LOVED it, and so did my parents! Unfortunately it was a crazy last night before we left as Matthew got very sick but miraculously recovered in 24hrs (we almost weren't allowed on the ship:O), so We were the ones who left all our fe info at home so thank you Scott for getting the list eventually to us(just in time to deliver the sand molds for CC)! We were sad we didn't get to meet anyone, I kept trying to wear little fe gifts in hope someone would stop to say hello. We didn't book yet but plan to go again in 2 years when Audrey is older and will "want" to stay in the kid clubs as Matthew seemed to never want to leave Oceaner's Club or Lab....having some alone adult time in the cove would be nice, as I was envious of those hanging there. Again, we thank everyone, the dry erase board helped lots, the autograft books have been filled, tattoo, stickers and kid stuff all played with, first aide kit came in hand, glow sticks completed the outfit, beach ball added fun to CC, bath toys appreciated, love love love all the homemade items, and the cactus shot glasses are my new vitamin cups for the day!!! ANYTHING GOES...!!!!!!!!!!!
with love and prayers from your DIS friends from south florida
Martica and family

PS how do I upload pics?? couldn't copy & paste and no link to connect with my computer???duhh?

[ammouse]

Hi all ! Hope everyone had a blast on our cruise as I'm sure you did ! I am so sorry I did not make the meets. My dh and I were traveling with 3 other couples and my one friend booked us for Palo brunch, Palo High Tea, Tequila tasting, Bingo, Spa/Rainforest room....etc. Dh and I have not had a vacation without kids in the whole 25 years of our marriage so we wanted to run off and do all sorts of things we normally wouldn't/couldn't do such as Palo and Serenity Bay ! Had a blast !
Just posting a few photos from our trip and hope some of you will do the same. Who knows---we may have seen eachother on the ship and not realized it. I was in stateroom 2066.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/MiaSRN62/Family%20pics/100_8221-1.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/MiaSRN62/Family%20pics/105_0701-1.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/MiaSRN62/Family%20pics/IMG01427-20111002-1357-1.jpg
Your pictures are so good

[MiaSRN62]

I know what you'e going through with kids in college. Our three were in college at the same time for 3.5 years. :eek: We told the kids we'd pay their college tuition/room and board but not fancy weddings as college education will support their families for the rest of their lives. Glad to say all 3 kids have done well in their careers.

A week ago today, we were at CC............Jan


THanks for understanding JanDave......some days I wonder who we're doing this whole college tuition thing and still able to eat ! :rotfl:

But yes.....thanks for the one week anniversary memory ! What a GLORIOUS day we had on CC ?!!!! It was our first time ever on Serenity Bay and I'm a believer ! Anyone else pleasantly suprised we did not get any rain/storms ? The captain announced something was headed there and we should get out before 1 or 2 pm. But it never hit ! It was heaven all day !

Thanks ammouse for the photo comment ! :)

[Fire14]

Hey whatever u wanna use shot glass for ios cool with me. Jodi is storing her jewery in and on it LOL.

[Fire14]

PS how do I upload pics?? couldn't copy & paste and no link to connect with my computer???duhh?
To upload pics to dis you need to upoad thewm to photo host site such as photobucket and than post img code to post here on dis

[Fire14]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/fire1314/Cruise%202011/IMG_0806.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/fire1314/Cruise%202011/100_0202.jpg

[MiaSRN62]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/fire1314/Cruise%202011/IMG_0806.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/fire1314/Cruise%202011/100_0202.jpg

Great pics ! :thumbsup2

[Silverfox97]

Ok, DIS friends, who else is experiencing what I am this week - cruise withdrawal? My condition is worse than after past cruises. I love planning cruises but this post-cruise let down is getting me down......:confused3 I keep replaying clips of our cruise in my mind - Palo; dining room rotations; resting/reading on deck 4 lots of Cove Cafe coffee; the amazing CMs we talked to - old and new; walking around the beautiful ship; meeting some of you around the ship; being in grandkid withdrawal as I watched the kids and seeing their excitement; seeing the characters; hearing the ship's horn and the chime before announcements; napkins being placed on my lap 3 times a day!!!; our stateroom host keeping our room in perfect order all day with fresh towels, beds made and turned down, chocolate every night; the plays, especially Disney Dreams; the heated lounge chairs in the rainforest spa; massage; sitting/reading in Diversions next to a porthole and being about the only one in there; listening to piano music in Sessions; wandering through Treasure Ketch and Mickey Mates daily :cool1:; and our day on Castaway. And what a beautiful day it was last Friday.

Did anyone book another DCL cruise while on board? We booked a dummy date cruise for 12/1/12 on the Magic. Hopefully, the 2013 itineraries will be announced soon.

Again, it was great meeting all of you.

Jan

OK, I am not having cruise withdrawal this time, BUT, here's why I think why I am not: 1) This was our longest cruise; 7 nights gave us time to R-E-L-A-X (over our past 3 and 5-night cruises) & 2) We are cruising again in 4 months (in Feb.), so we don't have that long to wait before we'll be on board again :woohoo:

I've definitely had it before - in Aug 2010, we booked on board for this cruise. There was NO WAY we could wait 14 months to cruise again. Not even 48 hours after disembarking, we booked a cruise for Jan 2011, which was about 1/2 way in between the two. Then, after our Jan cruise, major cruise withdrawal again - we even had a pseudo-vacation in June - not the same. This cruise vacation was so needed in our house..........major reason: we have had house guests since mid-August (plus they had been here in June and July briefly as well)..........finally they moved out Oct 11th into their own place :thumbsup2

We already have 3 DCL cruises booked for 2012, as well as 2 dummy dates for Oct 2012 to move out to 2013 (provided DCL has some interesting itineraries for us.......). We seriously love a cruise vacation. So relaxing. People ask me if I am tired of cruising - yeah, right. Look at all of what Jan said above - yeah, I am tired of being waited on, tired of having a napkin placed in my lap, tired of having my bed turned down each night, etc. :rolleyes2

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/fire1314/Cruise%202011/100_0202.jpg

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! Where was Princess Minnie???? We missed her and Sorcerer Mickey!!!! Where where where are those elusive characters???

[JanDave]

OK, I am not having cruise withdrawal this time, BUT, here's why I think why I am not: 1) This was our longest cruise; 7 nights gave us time to R-E-L-A-X (over our past 3 and 5-night cruises) & 2) We are cruising again in 4 months (in Feb.), so we don't have that long to wait before we'll be on board again :woohoo:

I've definitely had it before - in Aug 2010, we booked on board for this cruise. There was NO WAY we could wait 14 months to cruise again. Not even 48 hours after disembarking, we booked a cruise for Jan 2011, which was about 1/2 way in between the two. Then, after our Jan cruise, major cruise withdrawal again - we even had a pseudo-vacation in June - not the same. This cruise vacation was so needed in our house..........major reason: we have had house guests since mid-August (plus they had been here in June and July briefly as well)..........finally they moved out Oct 11th into their own place :thumbsup2

We already have 3 DCL cruises booked for 2012, as well as 2 dummy dates for Oct 2012 to move out to 2013 (provided DCL has some interesting itineraries for us.......). We seriously love a cruise vacation. So relaxing. People ask me if I am tired of cruising - yeah, right. Look at all of what Jan said above - yeah, I am tired of being waited on, tired of having a napkin placed in my lap, tired of having my bed turned down each night, etc. :rolleyes2



Wow and wow! I can understand your stress level!

Our next cruise is on the 6/20/12 Dream and last week we booked a dummy date which we'll move out to 2013. We're cruising on the Dream with my best friend and her 15 year old daughter, who is like my 7th grandchild. Lyssa has Down Syndrome and has cruised with us twice before on the Wonder. So, I know I'll cruise in about 8 months, but for some reason, this post-cruise week hit me hard. Just call me a sappy old lady!

We, too, love cruising. And, with Dave being a food-a-holic, it's cheaper for us to cruise for a week rather than pay separately for lodging, food, entertainment, etc. The onboard credit DCL gives to Platinums is a nice perk in addition to the onboard credit our TA gave us. Plus ...... I don't have to think or plan on a cruise, just look at the Navigator each day. :thumbsup2

Jan

[MiaSRN62]

People ask me if I am tired of cruising - yeah, right. Look at all of what Jan said above - yeah, I am tired of being waited on, tired of having a napkin placed in my lap, tired of having my bed turned down each night, etc.


Love it Silverfox ! :lmao:

[ssanders79]

feeandjohn, can you post a full track list for the CD you passed out in the FE. I figured out the majority, but I am not sure if I guess the correct artist to the specific songs.

I tried to send you a PM, but the site would not allow it.

[Fire14]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! Where was Princess Minnie???? We missed her and Sorcerer Mickey!!!! Where where where are those elusive characters???
Princess Minnie was part of princess gatherig she was hidden up on deck 4 in front of theadure. I only knew because I called 7 pals each day, not sure if she was listed on board or not.

[Pinky3]

Has anyone posted a trip report from our cruise?

[ssanders79]

Has anyone posted a trip report from our cruise?

A trip report is in the works. DW has her notes ready, but is waiting until after Halloween to write it up and I am just beginning to work on the photos taken during the cruise.

I did post a thread with all the cruise documents (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2814906) that I've slowly been updating.

[MiaSRN62]

A trip report is in the works. DW has her notes ready, but is waiting until after Halloween to write it up and I am just beginning to work on the photos taken during the cruise.

I did post a thread with all the cruise documents (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2814906) that I've slowly been updating.

Wow Scott ! Simply awesome ! Thank you !

[JoyaDelMar]

Hi all!

Sorry it's taken me so long to get back and send my regards to everyone. Work was crazy last week and in a very back-to-reality moment, my wallet was pick-pocketed the day after I returned to New York. Luckily I'm okay and everything was replaceable.

But back to the Magic... WOW! We had the most amazing time and though we didn't get to meet many of you, it was SO much fun participating in the FE. The I (Mickey) NY bottle was a huge hit with my BF and the "emergency kit" sure came in handy after a silly incident stubbing my big toe on the bathroom door lip. Thank you all so much for your kind and creative gifts!! It was such a delight coming "home" to such wonderful surprises. And I hope your gifts didn't turn out too squished. I definitely learned *not* to pack the FE gifts quite to tightly in my luggage (or in paper bags for that matter) - a lesson for next time :)

As the Disney fanatic in the family, I was very surprised by how much my BF ended up loving the cruise and the Disney cruise experience specifically. So much in fact that we rebooked for the Fantasy for next year - just 330+ days to go!

Oh! and I'm slowly but surely working on trying to get a TR (my first!) together. My waterproof camera went missing in the unpacking process and I still need to sort through all those photos. Thanks so much Scott for all the wonderful cruise document uploads - it's definitely helping me keep things straight!

[feeandjon]

Hi Guys,

Well we are now back in Australia, back home and back at work again. What an excellent vacation (6 weeks). The highlight for all of us was the cruise (of course). The parks were great, but the cruise felt like one big continuous 7 night park vacation. Great people and great food.

Sorry we did not get to meet everybody at the disboards meets. We got to spent a brief moment with JanDave which was wonderful and also met annmouse. I think we also met Fire14 at the Turtle Farm.

Thank you to all for your comments and FE gifts. The kids really appreciated the effort and thought you all put into your ideas.

Scott – the CD is a compliation of songs I found while researching the trip. To the best of my knowledge, the song list is:
• Disney magic horn
• Reach – S Club 7
• It’s a small world – Baha men
• The tiki tiki room – Hilary Duff
• A Whole New World – Brad Kane & Lea Salonga
• Beauty & the beast – Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson
• If I never knew you – Tiffany Thornton
• It’s a small world
• A Pirates Life for me
• Fantasmic – exit music
• Disneyland soundtrack medley (found on youtube)
• Fantasmic – Part 1
• Celebration – Kool & The Gang

For those that wish to keep up with us separate to the boards our email address is feeandjon@bigpond.com. By all means sign us up as friends on facebook (Jon King).

Thanks again guys. We have so many great memories and are really looking forward to returning again soon. At this point, we are considering a back to back cruise either late 2012 – early 2013.

:cool1:

[JanDave]

Hi Guys,

Well we are now back in Australia, back home and back at work again. What an excellent vacation (6 weeks). The highlight for all of us was the cruise (of course). The parks were great, but the cruise felt like one big continuous 7 night park vacation. Great people and great food.

Sorry we did not get to meet everybody at the disboards meets. We got to spent a brief moment with JanDave which was wonderful and also met annmouse. I think we also met Fire14 at the Turtle Farm.

Thank you to all for your comments and FE gifts. The kids really appreciated the effort and thought you all put into your ideas.

Scott – the CD is a compliation of songs I found while researching the trip. To the best of my knowledge, the song list is:
• Disney magic horn
• Reach – S Club 7
• It’s a small world – Baha men
• The tiki tiki room – Hilary Duff
• A Whole New World – Brad Kane & Lea Salonga
• Beauty & the beast – Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson
• If I never knew you – Tiffany Thornton
• It’s a small world
• A Pirates Life for me
• Fantasmic – exit music
• Disneyland soundtrack medley (found on youtube)
• Fantasmic – Part 1
• Celebration – Kool & The Gang

For those that wish to keep up with us separate to the boards our email address is feeandjon@bigpond.com. By all means sign us up as friends on facebook (Jon King).

Thanks again guys. We have so many great memories and are really looking forward to returning again soon. At this point, we are considering a back to back cruise either late 2012 – early 2013.

:cool1:

Hi Jon, Fiona, and family!!! :yay:

It was wonderful meeting you and all the other cruisers we met on the Magic. We will have to cruise together again! However, with the prices for 2013 escalating, I don't know if we will be cruising DCL in 2013. Fortunately, we are booked on the 6-20-12 Dream - on DVC points. We booked a Magic 2012 dummy date on board and we may keep that dummy date (12/1/12 on the Magic).

Thanks, again, for the CD. I absolutely love it. I listen to the ship's horn on my way to work each morning. My morning therapy. :cool1: Since I am musically challenged in that I do not listen to current music - although I am a 60s and 70s music junkie - I love the #2 song on the CD. I had to google the words last week to find out more info about the song. Now I can't get that song out of my head. :thumbsup2 Also, love the Fantasmic song, as it reminds me of being in the WDW theater on the ship.

Jan

[ssanders79]

Scott – the CD is a compliation of songs I found while researching the trip. To the best of my knowledge, the song list is:
• Disney magic horn
• Reach – S Club 7
• It’s a small world – Baha men
• The tiki tiki room – Hilary Duff
• A Whole New World – Brad Kane & Lea Salonga
• Beauty & the beast – Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson
• If I never knew you – Tiffany Thornton
• It’s a small world
• A Pirates Life for me
• Fantasmic – exit music
• Disneyland soundtrack medley (found on youtube)
• Fantasmic – Part 1
• Celebration – Kool & The Gang


Thanks! I was stuck on the Pirates remix and the Disneyland Medley.

For those who use iTunes, I've submitted the track listings to gracenotes so sometime in the future it will pull it up when you put the disc in your computer. I also did this with the Anything Goes CD from JoyaDelMar. I submitted the track listing for Anything Goes yesterday and it pulled it on my other computer just now. So, feeandjon's CD should show up by tomorrow.

[ssanders79]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6093/6349881769_97ac14bfb6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ssanders79/6349881769/)
Key West Panorama (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ssanders79/6349881769/) by Scott Sanders [ssanders79] (http://www.flickr.com/people/ssanders79/), on Flickr