Magic, January 16, 2010--Winter Day Castaways

[swimchick1984]

Yahoo my husband is home, I am so excited. This is the best day of the whole entire year.

[hgon76]

Going to bake some Peanut Butter Blossoms with DD tonight.:) Preparing for our 1st Nor'Easter of the year (hopefully the last;)) Ahhh, it's times like this that are going to make me appreciate a caribbean cruise in January! They're calling for about a foot of snow here overnight:scared1:. When the weather man refers to it as a "one in every 20 years" storm....you know it's a big one:thumbsup2 Just hope we don't get another one the weekend we leave. We gave ourselves a day of clearance so hopefully we won't need it! 27 days.................:banana:

[pit303]

Going to bake some Peanut Butter Blossoms with DD tonight.:) Preparing for our 1st Nor'Easter of the year (hopefully the last;)) Ahhh, it's times like this that are going to make me appreciate a caribbean cruise in January! They're calling for about a foot of snow here overnight:scared1:. When the weather man refers to it as a "one in every 20 years" storm....you know it's a big one:thumbsup2 Just hope we don't get another one the weekend we leave. We gave ourselves a day of clearance so hopefully we won't need it! 27 days.................:banana:

O it was "big one in PA and DE" we had to postpone our daughter's wedding yesterday until next Saturday still had a blast since everyone made it to the hotel Friday night and we all got snowed in together yesterday!!

[hgon76]

O it was "big one in PA and DE" we had to postpone our daughter's wedding yesterday until next Saturday still had a blast since everyone made it to the hotel Friday night and we all got snowed in together yesterday!!

Oh no! Was she okay with it? That's terrible she had to postpone but it sounds like you all made the best of it. They'll have a great story to tell of their wedding for years to come:lovestruc! Hope all goes well next weekend! We got over a foot here:scared1:. Schools cancelled for tomorrow. The kids are thrilled!

[pit303]

Oh no! Was she okay with it? That's terrible she had to postpone but it sounds like you all made the best of it. They'll have a great story to tell of their wedding for years to come:lovestruc! Hope all goes well next weekend! We got over a foot here:scared1:. Schools cancelled for tomorrow. The kids are thrilled!

We got almost 20 inches here but we are only on a 2 hour delay. Yes, we made the best of it and had a wonderful time and the best part is everyone will be back for "take 2" next Saturday.

[shellcruiser]

Just figured out how to join this thread. My DH , myself and DD, Megan, age 81/2 are on this cruise and would love to participate in everything and anything! Hope it's not too late to join the Fish Extender! Thanks!
PS- I went to High School in Clemmons!

Welcome aboard :cool1: So you're a West Forsyth alum?...I think we can make arrangements ;) Is this your first DCL cruise?

Yahoo my husband is home, I am so excited. This is the best day of the whole entire year.

Very happy for you both ! Enjoy the holidays!!!:dance3:

O it was "big one in PA and DE" we had to postpone our daughter's wedding yesterday until next Saturday still had a blast since everyone made it to the hotel Friday night and we all got snowed in together yesterday!!

Wow, sorry she had to postpone, but maybe you can have "twice" the fun. Hope she was not too disappointed.


Seems like I missed a great deal on the disboards this weekend. I've been so busy at work that I haven't checked in on you guys much. We finally got a great big snowfall in North Carolina and of course it was my weekend to work. The kids had to build the obligatory snowman without me. The snow on the ground really makes it seem like the Christmas season. I'm off of work this entire week and I don't know where to start. So much I want to bake, old Christmas movies to watch with the girls, gifts to wrap. Wow, I'm sure this week will fly by. But of course, the cruise will be just around the corner.:woohoo: We got the cruise docs last week, and had to promptly hide them since the kiddos are out of school. Can't believe we've been able to keep the secret this long.

[unc-bsn]

Yes, this is our first cruise with Disney! We are all very excited, but clueless being 'newbies'! A neighbor had actually told me about the fish extenders at a DCL House Party she hosted. I know my daughter will love that. Looking forward to meeting everyone that Sat. If you have any other pointers for us, please pass along! I've tried to read past messages to get more info. All is appreciated! And yes, went to Southwest and West Forsyth many moons ago! :)

[ljcrochet]

I'm so excited, my cruise documents just arrived by UPS. Nice to get after digging out of a blizzard this weekend.

[pit303]

I'm so excited, my cruise documents just arrived by UPS. Nice to get after digging out of a blizzard this weekend.

Ours just arrived also.:cool1::cool1:

[hgon76]

Got our docs today!!!:goodvibes

[shellcruiser]

Glad to see so many receiving their cruise docs. It makes it seem much more real to me. I actually saw swimsuits at Costco today. Thought it might be an omen that I need a new one for the cruise:rolleyes1 As I begin my Christmas baking :santa: it actally seems a sick coincidence that I will be in swim attire in 3 weeks :rotfl: Can't wait for the warm weather no matter what I have to wear. :banana::banana:

ltzol, bunless, swimchick1984, and AimeeJ,

Hey gang, please check your private messages.

Need a little info from everyone.

Thanks,
Michelle

[shellcruiser]

Yes, this is our first cruise with Disney! We are all very excited, but clueless being 'newbies'! A neighbor had actually told me about the fish extenders at a DCL House Party she hosted. I know my daughter will love that. Looking forward to meeting everyone that Sat. If you have any other pointers for us, please pass along! I've tried to read past messages to get more info. All is appreciated! And yes, went to Southwest and West Forsyth many moons ago! :)

Well, as far as pointers, you can find a million on these boards. One of my favorite things about DCL is that DH and I can have some time to ourselves without feeling like the kids are board or "stuck at home". In the past our kids have never been ready to leave the kids programming when we pick them up. DH and I enjoy Palo, the adults only restaurant. There is a surcharge for meals there ($15-I think), but we feel it is more than worth it. The service and the quality of food is even better than in the dining rooms.

Are you driving to Port Canaveral? If so I would recommend taking advantage of one of the hotels that offers shuttle service to the port. On past cruises we have driven to Savannah or Jacksonville on Friday night and then parked our car at the terminal. The $ really add up fast when you consider the car is just parked. Last fall when we cruised w/ Disney we stayed at the Radisson Resort at the Port. It was very comfortable and convenient. We left the car at the hotel and used their shuttle to/and from the terminal. There are a few hotels in Port Canaveral that offer that service.
The best advice I can offer is don't overpack. The cabins and the closets only hold so much. Every cruise I take a little bit less, and we still have things we don't wear. But don't forget to add a little piratepirate: gear if you have it. I love dressing up for Pirate night pirate:pirate: DH will usually humor me with an eye patch and/or bandanna, but the girls and I will dress up!

FYI, my DD-9 Kari is in third grade too. I'm very excited that she can make a cruise friend close to home. On our last cruise she made 2 very good buddies, but one lives in Ohio, and the other in New Jersey. So, now they are penpals (e-mail pals :confused:). One last question, I see from your tag that you are a nurse? or nurse educator? Do you happen to work for Novant? I am a pharmacist with Novant Health (Forsyth Med Center).

[ltzol]

Just got an email from our travel agent that my documents are in - I think I might be the last one - but that's OK. It's still exciting!

Something else that is exciting - we actually got those free tickets to the Kennedy Space Center. With all the money that I have spent lately between the cruise and Christmas - every little bit helps.

Today Hubby and I are hitting the gym (gotta put that swim suit on soon:scared1:) then taking the kids to see Alvin and the Chipmunks. I won't let them see any Disney movies this close to the vacation in case they are playing on the ship:laughing:

Merry Christmas Eve Eve (as my DD said to me this morning)!

[shellcruiser]

Merry Christmas Eve Eve (as my DD said to me this morning)!

Too cute :goodvibes

[hgon76]

I wonder if there is any system DCL uses to send out docs? Many of you got them a couple weeks ago, I got mine 2 days ago, & my aunt (who is cruising w/us & lives the next street over from us) has not gotten hers yet. Weird:confused3. I feel that I was much more prepared for the cruise last year for some reason. Just got to get Christmas out of the way so I can finalize everything else for this cruise. Working til 4:30 then off til Monday:banana:! Hopefully in the middle of all the eating & presents I can find time to at least hit the gym for some cardio!:rotfl2:........We shall see:)

[Bunless]

Just got an email from our travel agent that my documents are in - I think I might be the last one - but that's OK. It's still exciting!


Haven't gotten ours yet. We're further away than most (except for the ones from Hawaii!) so I'm not worried about it.

[Bunless]

Wait! I just read that Swimchick got hers...maybe I should be worried? lol


:sail::sail::sail:DISMEET!!!:sail::sail::sail:

I was thinking about the DisMeet (3pm!) and about where to meet. I've read that some groups meet outside, and some inside. Knowing that it might be chilly at the port, I'm thinking inside will be the best choice for us. Now, for where? Someone had previously suggested the promenade lounge. Any other suggestions? Or does that sound like the best idea for everyone?

[hgon76]

Sounds good to me. I just have to go easy on the sailaway drinks so that I don't sleep through it:rolleyes1

[OCD for WD]

Just finished speed reading the 28 pages of posts (from both threads) to do a quick catch-up so now I can introduce myself. (Of course the speed reading means I didn't pay any attention to who posted what so please don't expect me to know anything when I meet you. lol)

My family and I booked this cruise over a year ago and I actually posted on the original thread but my intentions to keep involved didn't turn out as I planned. But I introduced my mother to the DIS and she's become an excellent lurker: telling me the various things that are going on and learning how to make magnets, etc. She just won't actually join and post anything herself.

So here goes for the introductions... (this was us on the Wonder in '07)
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u22/OCDforWD/familyonWonder.jpg
Obviously the kids are all a little bigger now - some bigger than their Aunt Kimmy! (The 14yo was already bigger than me back then! I'm the one in the purplish dress.)

So anyways... it's me - Kimberly (or Kim or Kimmy or Kim-Kim, etc)
DF & DM Clement & Juanita (far right back of pic)
DB & DSIL Kenneth & Vicki (middle back of pic)
plus Kirsten(17), Brittany(14), Patricia(10), & Elizabeth(10)
DS & DBIL DeAnna & Barry (left side & back)
plus Trevor(12), Dylan(9), and Megan(6)
and a family friend Kelley who is about my age.

15 of us in 4 rooms - at least I'm in a SPH - but it's with Kelley and the oldest nieces. Oh well, I'll be thankful I'm on the ship, right?

We are not in for the FE (so don't worry that we missed the deadline), but definitely excited about meeting everyone at 3pm in the Promenade Lounge! I think it will be nice for the kids to meet other kids than just their siblings and cousins. Plus it will give me other people to meet for when I decide to ditch my family, lol!!

I loved cruising with them on the Wonder in '07, but I have to admit that I had a better time on the Magic in '08 ALL BY MYSELF for the Panama Canal cruise. Met some of the best people ever - still chat with them almost daily on Facebook (one of the main reasons I can't ever get to the DIS - lol).

Anyway, to wrap up this monster post I thought I should add that we're in 2nd dining and I'm forcing them all to dress up for pirate night!! Also, we have a private tour booked for St. Maarten but not really sure what we're doing for St. Thomas. (I think that answers all the main questions...)

Okay, I'll try to stay on top of this - surely I can for 3 1/2 weeks!! YEAH!!

[OCD for WD]

And I've got to figure out what is up with my logo. The Mickey ears were all black when I uploaded the picture to Mickeypath but for some reason they went all fuzzy and faded went the countdown was made. Weird! :confused3

[OCD for WD]

At Mom's for Christmas and got a copy of a great family picture from my niece's confirmation back in August. So I thought I would repost the other picture with it for fun just to compare how 2 1/2 years have changed everyone. :thumbsup2

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u22/OCDforWD/familyonWonder.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u22/OCDforWD/100_6154.jpg

[AimeeJ]

Welcome to all of our newcomers!

The begining of the week is our busy time for the holidays. Now I'm just working all weekend.

I think it has become tradition for DIS meets in the lounge so the crew would miss us if we didn't show up. :yay: I'm trying to keep the weather nice, and I'm sure just not having snow is an improvement for most of you but it has definatly been windy around here. Make sure you have a jacket or layers packed.

[Bunless]

I'm up, and avoiding wrapping the last four gifts...for no good reason.


Meanwhile, a couple of quotes that always get me going...



"One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it was in pennies." "Three times Della counted it, One dollar and eighty-seven cents. And the next day would be Christmas"

"Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies!"
"Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist."

"Christmas won't be Christmas without presents!"

"'God Bless us every one!' said Tiny Time, the last of all."

[hgon76]

Is the promenade lounge the one off to the side on the way to Parrot Cay???

[pit303]

Is the promenade lounge the one off to the side on the way to Parrot Cay???

Yes, it is.

Happy Holidays everyone tomorrow we get ready for Take 2 of my daughter's wedding at least tomorrow will only be rain no blizzards!! Wow are they going to have some stories to tell.

[hgon76]

Merry Christmas to all! Made a DVD of last years cruise & set it to the song "hey baby". Told them (the kids) it was just a compilation of all our pics & that was their gift. Then at the end of the DVD I put across the screen "Well pack your bags because on January 16,2010 we're going on another Disney Cruise!!" then I threw a bunch of sunscreen, sandals, sunglasses, etc in a huge box & had them open it last. DS pretty much knew already (at 14 it's harder to keep a secret). But DD was surprised. They still don't know we were upgraded to an oceanview so I'm going to keep that a little surprise for when we get there:)

[RockiesLady]

Oh my..found this board, as decided I needed to start planning our familie's first cruise.

I will be traveling with my husband, and two children: DD (6) and DS (4).

We have never taken them on a cruise and I have a MILLION (well, maybe not quite) questions.

Who has the time to indulge me?

What is a fish whatever?? Gift Exchange?? I have no idea what that is :confused:

[hgon76]

Welcome aboard! I think the fish extenders deadline expired but, it's a sort of wall hanger thing w/pockets that you hang outside of your stateroom door. Outside of everyones stateroom door is a metal fish ornament that people hang these "fish extenders" from & people from the dismeet exchange little treats in them. It's a cute idea but w/Christmas just before the cruise & how hectic everyday life has been in general I just didn't have it in me.But there are a few that did it. We are planning a meet, I believe in the Promenade lounge around 3. Good chance for all to meet. Especially the kids who will be hanging out in the clubs together all week.

[ljcrochet]

Oh my..found this board, as decided I needed to start planning our familie's first cruise.

I will be traveling with my husband, and two children: DD (6) and DS (4).

We have never taken them on a cruise and I have a MILLION (well, maybe not quite) questions.

Who has the time to indulge me?

What is a fish whatever?? Gift Exchange?? I have no idea what that is :confused:

I have 4 1/2 year DD. They will have a great time together on the cruise i'm sure.
What questions do you have? This will be my girls 2nd cruise but our first disney cruise.

[weezyree]

I am very new to this forum and lastnight was my actual first time ever really reading anything. We just completed in August our 3rd DCruise after my husband's LONG 15 month deployment. We loved it, but noticed something different that the one we took before he left.

Funny bags were being hung on the doors of the cabins and people seemed to be having fun with it. I wanted in on the fun too, but it took me forever lastnight to find out
1. What those bags were!!
2. Who to contact to get in on the fun!!
3. How to find you to get in on it.....

only to see the deadline was the 15th of Dec. I am hoping it isn't too late to share my name and cabin number with others to exchange with. My husband and I are ditching the kids (since they missed 5 days of school in August) and taking my darling Aunt who just had a terrible experience on her first cruise on another cruise line who shall remain nameless.

I wanted to add to her memories with the fun of the FE's if it wasn't too late.

We are a military family and are stationed in South Texas right now, so we have lots of ideas for the FE's.

Please let me know soon so I can start buying goodies for the exchanges and give me some cabin numbers to share with.

Our cabin number is 2565 and we have three adults.

My husband Matt, my Aunt Dianne and Me....Lisa

Thanks so much and Happy New Year.

My personal electronic mail is weezyree at hot mail dot com if you like to email me there. I tried to send you a PM and can't leave me electronic mail address here since I am less than 10 posts or something and it tooks me nearly 40 minutes to find you this morning so I hope I find this again.

Again thanks for helping if you can and I understand if you can't!!! :)

[weezyree]

I think I have figured out what the DH, DW, DS, DD and DSIL mean....tell me if I'm right!! Disney Husband, Disney Wife, etc....

I also can't figure out how to read replies to my forums and hope I can figure out how to so I can read what everyone wrote about how to find them.

Still earning my ears!!

Weez:confused3

[ltzol]

Welcome RockiesLady! I have a DS who just turned 5 on December 6th - he wil be so excited to meet a boy his age - I think this is a girl heavy Dismeet (which is great for my DD!)

Well, we got the cruise docs yesterday - :cool1: and our TA even included a very cute Disney picture frame:thumbsup2:. Now that the holidays are over I can concentrate on cruise planning!

Speaking of planning, is anyone doing the Doubloon cruise when we are in St. Thomas? I just booked that after reading a trip report on the boards. My kids and DH saw the pics and they were sold!

Pit303 - how was the wedding weekend (take2)? I am sure it was wonderful!!

OCD for WDW - you look like you have a fun group! Welcome (back) to the thread.

[williamson_ja]

Can you guys believe we'll be on the cruise in 3 weeks?? I am so excited. We had a great christmas. I got a new palmcorder to film our wonderful cruise with. So excited!!
WELCOME!! To Weezyree. I'm glad you found us!!

[RockiesLady]

Okay..since I'm just now looking at this trip (been too busy with holidays).

My son is 4.5 at cruise time. However, now I see he cannot join us on any excursions for snorkeling since he's not 5. Do you know...will they let us take him, if my husband and I take turns hanging out with him, and other one snorkeling with Daughter?? I want to take daughter with us, to give her the experience, but don't want to leave son out. If not, is it possible to "fib" on his age in order to take him with us?? Or, do they check that pretty closely?

We understand the reason behind the age, but some of the excursion are days at the beach with snorkeling and floating on tubes. I would like to do the tube floating with son, and then take turns between hubby and I snorkeling with daughter.

Thoughts??

Also..I keep reading soft drinks are paid for, how much does it cost to buy water?? I drink a lot of water..any tips to stay hydrated without going broke on the ship?

I'm so glad I found this site. I'd rather ask people who have been on the cruise than continue to call Disney.

[williamson_ja]

I've heard that the tap water on the ship is really good and that there is no need to buy bottled water.

[Bunless]

So here goes for the introductions...
That made me a bit dizzy, trying to keep track of everyone! lol, you're brave to do a big family trip

I have to admit that I had a better time on the Magic in '08 ALL BY MYSELF for the Panama Canal cruise. Met some of the best people ever - still chat with them almost daily on Facebook (one of the main reasons I can't ever get to the DIS - lol). That sounds WONDERFUL...I've always been thinking about making a facebook private group for everyone
!!


I think it has become tradition for DIS meets in the lounge so the crew would miss us if we didn't show up. :yay: So it sounds like the promenade lounge it is! .


Happy Holidays everyone tomorrow we get ready for Take 2 of my daughter's wedding at least tomorrow will only be rain no blizzards!! Wow are they going to have some stories to tell.You'll have the best stories of all on this cruise!

Oh my..found this board, as decided I needed to start planning our familie's first cruise.

I will be traveling with my husband, and two children: DD (6) and DS (4).
Welcome!



Well, we got the cruise docs yesterday Still no sign of ours :(


Can you guys believe we'll be on the cruise in 3 weeks?? I am so excited. Everyday I'm saying "You know what we'll be doing in 3/4 weeks?" Soon it will be 2 weeks!

I've heard that the tap water on the ship is really good and that there is no need to buy bottled water.That's really good to know. Although on the list of gifts we would appreciate, sent to the in-laws, it was a flat of water for the ship. I figure what we don't drink, we'll just take with us to Vero Beach for the following four days...because we all KNOW how WONDERFUL Flordia water is!

I've been going through my gratuity list... pre-paid for the head, assistant, regular server, and room attendant. Other than singles for room service, anyone else that I need to remember?

[Bunless]

:boat::boat::boat:Dismeet Stuff!:boat::boat::boat:


1) Sounds like it's going to be the Promenade Lounge at 3pm, day 1!


2) Would anyone be interested if I made a private facebook page for the group?

3) Would anyone enjoy/would it be appropriate, to make a directory for the group on board?


:beach: :beach: :beach: :beach: :beach: :beach: :beach: :beach: :beach:

[hgon76]

Also..I keep reading soft drinks are paid for, how much does it cost to buy water?? I drink a lot of water..any tips to stay hydrated without going broke on the ship?

I'm so glad I found this site. I'd rather ask people who have been on the cruise than continue to call Disney.

first couple days the water tasted very chlorinated. After that it was fine.:thumbsup2 (or we just got used to it) :lmao: So you can either drink the ship's water. Or carry your own on with you. Stop at walmart or something before and get a case. But you have to CARRY it on and lug it around the ship with you until your room is ready so it could be more of a hassle than it's worth. Disney doesn't want people checking any liquids with the porters. I'm a big water drinker too and I'm just planning on drinking the ship's water. I can survive a week of it. Besides, I need that room in my carry on for my rum, mint and limes for my Mojitos!:rotfl:

[hgon76]

3) Would anyone enjoy/would it be appropriate, to make a directory for the group on board?

What do you mean by "directory for the group??????"

[RockiesLady]

I wouldn't mind a facebook group..I'm familiar and comfortable there, but not so much on this board yet. Just hard to get used to :)

[RockiesLady]

Okay...

Are we allowed to carry in alcohol? I thought DH and I tried that on Carnival with wine, and had to remove it. I'm not sure we will want to lug that all through the airports etc, but perhaps.

[RockiesLady]

As promised ...

LAST CALL for FE exchange

Just want to be clear that anyone who wants to participate has had the opportunity to sign up. We currently have a very small group participating, but it promises to be fun:banana: If you want to participate and have not yet contacted me please post immediately. :thumbsup2

We cruise 4 weeks from tomorrow!!!:woohoo::banana::cool1::dance3:

We are new to this board, just found it yesterday. I'm guessing we're too late to join the Fish Extenders..but, if not..we'd love to be involved. Not sure what information you need??

[hgon76]

Okay...

Are we allowed to carry in alcohol? I thought DH and I tried that on Carnival with wine, and had to remove it. I'm not sure we will want to lug that all through the airports etc, but perhaps.

DCL is the only cruise line (that I'm aware of anyway) that allow you to carry your own on. This is from the DCL website:.

Alcohol is permitted on board. However, be aware that any fragile items (including bottled alcohol) must be hand-carried on board in a day bag and/or carry-on bag, the dimensions of which cannot exceed 22" wide, 14" high and 9" deep. Guests who request a Wine Steward to open and serve a bottle of champagne, wine or liquor that has been brought onboard will be charged a corking fee of $15.00 per bottle.

Please be advised: Disney Cruise Line reserves the right to remove fragile items (including beverages) from luggage. In such cases, items will be stored and returned at the end of the voyage. Beverage containers are considered fragile and have previously caused damage in checked luggage. All fragile items must be transported inside carry-on luggage

Only thing they ask is that you carry it on in a carryon bag or soft sided cooler w/o ice. and it has to fit through the xray scanner.

[ltzol]

I'm in for the facebook group... :thumbsup2

[brennanavery]

Hi everyone, Just got directed to this thread from the DCL forum. We are going on the Magic Jan. 16th cruise. It is my family (me, DH, DS 10, DD 8 and DS 3) and my parents. One of our kids is staying in their room. We booked Cat. 12 GTY and are still waiting for our cabin assignments. Check every day! We have cruised several times before but this is our first Disney cruise. My hubby and father were not so thrilled with the idea but are still along for the ride. Hubby thought that it was way too much money compared to other cruises. We are a disney loving family. We have been to Disney World several times as a family and bought into DVC about a year and a half ago. Looking forward to this trip!

[hgon76]

Hi everyone, Just got directed to this thread from the DCL forum. We are going on the Magic Jan. 16th cruise. It is my family (me, DH, DS 10, DD 8 and DS 3) and my parents. One of our kids is staying in their room. We booked Cat. 12 GTY and are still waiting for our cabin assignments. Check every day! We have cruised several times before but this is our first Disney cruise. My hubby and father were not so thrilled with the idea but are still along for the ride. Hubby thought that it was way too much money compared to other cruises. We are a disney loving family. We have been to Disney World several times as a family and bought into DVC about a year and a half ago. Looking forward to this trip!

Welcome!!! Hope you'll join the Dismeet!!!

[Bunless]

Ok, I have a facebook private page, but sense I put it on the most private settings possible I need to invite people. You can't search it, it won't come up.

If you would like a link to the facebook page, PM me with your email!

[shellcruiser]

Looks like we have several new families joining us. Welcome to all. :banana: I would like to get a count of how many are interested in the FE exchange. I don't want to leave anyone out, but we do need to know how many folks we have interested. It may even be possible to design an exchange only between the more recently registered cruisers. I would prefer a personal message (PM) be sent to my account, but I know if you are very new you need 10 posts to be able to PM. Post away! PM is preferred because I personally do not want to post my kids age, name, and room number on the web for the whole world to read, and I would not ask it of others.
By the way to PM me all you have to do is click on my name in the avatar area. The boards will give you the option of sending a private message.

Again welcome to everyone! :yay:I'm glad to see the dismeet growing!:thumbsup2

[pit303]

for all our new cruisers that don't have 10 posts I think there is a place on the main dis boards where you can just post to get 10 posts. Like a test area I've been on for a few years now but I do remember just posting my name until I reached 10 posts.

[RockiesLady]

Yes, count me in on the facebook thing. Sounds fun. If you need to invite, then My name on there is Michelle Simecek. :)

[RockiesLady]

I'd like to do one family excursion type of thing with beach, snorkeling etc. It appears that none of them offered on the cruise ship allows for children under 5.

Suggestions?

Also, anybody else going to go SCUBA diving?

[ltzol]

here's what we are doing:

St. Maarten: Bernards Tours (tour with beach stop) the kids and I have our own snorkel equip., but I know that there are rental places on the beach. The tour is $35 per person and I have heard really good things about it!

St. Thomas: We were debating going to St. John - but I have chickened out. We are doing te Doubloon sail and snorkel. I know the age limit is 5 - but I was also looking at a similar excursion called Fury Charters. They are actually rated #1 on trip advisor. There is no age limit on this one and they said they love kids! Just google fury charter st thomas.

Hope I helped! My DS just turned 5 this month so I just made it by the skin of my teeth!!

[brennanavery]

Still no cabin assignment yet. Maybe we will have to wait until we get to the port!

[harleys mom]

Hi All... We just booked a cruise this week... I was on this same cruise two years ago and participated in the DIS events. The Fish Extenders and DIS was a lot of fun so I am glad to here it it going on during this cruise... I know the first group of Fish Extenders is closed, but would anyone be interested in starting a second group?

I am counting down the days. I just got my cabin and got and UPGRADE!!!!
We are on Deck 6. It is really funny becuase we are 6 doors down from the cabin we were in last time...:cheer2:

[shellcruiser]

Hi All... We just booked a cruise this week... I was on this same cruise two years ago and participated in the DIS events. The Fish Extenders and DIS was a lot of fun so I am glad to here it it going on during this cruise... I know the first group of Fish Extenders is closed, but would anyone be interested in starting a second group?

I am counting down the days. I just got my cabin and got and UPGRADE!!!!
We are on Deck 6. It is really funny becuase we are 6 doors down from the cabin we were in last time...:cheer2:


Welcome aboard :cool1:
Just to clarify we haven't actually closed the first group of Fish Extenders. I posted earlier today for anyone interested to PM me with their info. I will be more than happy to add new folks or as I mentioned in an earlier post I could organize a separate group of newly registered cruisers. Looks like several cabins may be interested. Please PM with your info and I will add you to the list tonight.:thumbsup2

[shellcruiser]

Still no cabin assignment yet. Maybe we will have to wait until we get to the port!

Are you checking with DCL online? or waiting for the cruise docs? I found our info online several days before we got our docs. Good luck:thumbsup2

[williamson_ja]

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Also, anybody else going to go SCUBA diving?

We're doing Discover Scuba through coki diving in St. Thomas. My dh is scuba certified, but I'm not. So, this gives us the opportunity to share in the experience. I'm really excited about it. :banana:

[williamson_ja]

Has anyone ever done an excursion by themselves? My dh is going to do some deep sea fishing at St. Maarten and I just don't want to do that. Would it be weird to go on an excursion by myself??
When is everyone doing Bernard's tours? Maybe I could tag along as a single on one of his tours?? Any thoughts??

[pit303]

Has anyone ever done an excursion by themselves? My dh is going to do some deep sea fishing at St. Maarten and I just don't want to do that. Would it be weird to go on an excursion by myself??
When is everyone doing Bernard's tours? Maybe I could tag along as a single on one of his tours?? Any thoughts??

No there is nothing wierd about that come join us!

[hgon76]

Has anyone NOT gotten their docs yet??? My aunt hasn't gotten hers & she lives the next street over from me. I got mine over a week ago. Wonder if it has anything to do with new cruisers vs. return cruisers in how they send them out:confused3.

[Bunless]

Has anyone NOT gotten their docs yet??? My aunt hasn't gotten hers & she lives the next street over from me. I got mine over a week ago. Wonder if it has anything to do with new cruisers vs. return cruisers in how they send them out:confused3.

We haven't gotten ours yet, and this is our first Disney Cruise. When I talked to the DVC rep last week, she didn't seem concerned about it and said it would come 2-3 weeks prior to.

Hi All... We just booked a cruise this week...:

Welcome!

Yes, count me in on the facebook thing. Sounds fun. If you need to invite, then My name on there is Michelle Simecek. :)

Michelle, for some reason I can't get an invite to you. Not sure why.

[AimeeJ]

WOW!! I work all weekend and I feel like I've missed so much.

Welcome, Welcome, to all of those new to our thread! :dance3:

I'm going to have to go back and catch up and will post more later.

[RockiesLady]

I got a Set of brochures titled "My Cruise Travel Kit"...it's just info on excursions, dining etc. plus my letter of confirmation. Is this different than the cruise documents everyone is mentioning here? I'm not sure what the actual cruise documents are.

[shellcruiser]

Has anyone ever done an excursion by themselves?

once while in nassau, DH and I signed up for a snorkel trip. When we arrived at the "charter" we were the only ones! It was kind of creepy at first, but we got into a conversation with the operator and in the end DH stayed on the boat while I snorkeled alone. The good part was there was no one else to scare off the fish, plus I didn't have to worry about getting too far from the group. The boat operator just floated along whereever I chose to go. I know that's not what you were refering to, but sometimes the best memories come from just going with the flow. If you want to do something that DH doesn't I wouldn't be at all concerned about signing up to a group activity or tour.:thumbsup2

[brennanavery]

I'd like to be part of the Facebook group. My name is Susan Brothers. Yes, I have been checking online daily. It just says CAT 12 GTY and no cabin number. No docs yet obviously either. Maybe they forgot about us!

[shellcruiser]

I got a Set of brochures titled "My Cruise Travel Kit"...it's just info on excursions, dining etc. plus my letter of confirmation. Is this different than the cruise documents everyone is mentioning here? I'm not sure what the actual cruise documents are.

Cruise docs are a little book that contains your luggage tags, cruise contract, payment authorization forms, etc. The envelope actually says special cruise documents enclosed.

Also, did you notice that you are up to 10 posts?!? You are now able to send PMs.

[harleys mom]

If anyone a runner? My husband runs 1/2 marathons and was intersted in running the Castway 5 K if anyone wants to joing him

[Bunless]

I'd like to be part of the Facebook group. My name is Susan Brothers. Yes, I have been checking online daily. It just says CAT 12 GTY and no cabin number. No docs yet obviously either. Maybe they forgot about us!

Hi Susan, there's multiple Susan Brothers on facebook. If you could PM me your email address, then I can invite you that way.

[Bunless]

So, I had a DisMeet nightmare!

We were on the boat and I was so tired that I laid down for a nap. I woke up at 3pm and DH was no where to be found. I had to find clothes, get a whole bunch of crap together (not sure why) and then I had to find the lounge. But the lounge wasn't where everyone said it would be. I got there at 3:29 and everyone was in the middle of a party game. The game was 'be the last one to unwrap the spatula' and the winner got two bottles of wine. My thought was 'that's the second worst party game I've ever seen'.

[RockiesLady]

Okay..my documents came today..so now I've really got them.

Anybody doing a day or two at Disney prior to the cruise?

[Bunless]

Okay..my documents came today..so now I've really got them.

Anybody doing a day or two at Disney prior to the cruise?

Kind of... We're flying in the night before and staying at a non-view Animal Kingdom Lodge room on DVC pointes. It was actually the cheapest (pointe wise) of all the locations.

Afterward, we're going to Disney's Vero Beach resort for 3 nights.

[pit303]

Kind of... We're flying in the night before and staying at a non-view Animal Kingdom Lodge room on DVC pointes. It was actually the cheapest (pointe wise) of all the locations.

Afterward, we're going to Disney's Vero Beach resort for 3 nights.

We still haven't decided if we are going to go down to the Cape on Friday we arrive early Friday or stay up at Disney for the night. Also, still deciding whether to switch Sat flight to Sun and spend a day at WDW again on points O decisions decisions :lmao::lmao:

[williamson_ja]

We're staying a night at Pop after the cruise but not going to the parks. We were just there in Sept. and have never ventured off Disney property. I think we might actually go to Universal or something that day, then head over to DTD for the evening. The hotels in the Universal area seemed questionable and about the same price. UNLESS I wanted to spend $250/night on a Universal owned hotel... which I don't. It's funny because staying at Pop was one of the cheapest options in the area. I figured that I could either stay there, or some Holliday Inn or something in a questionable area. At least I know this hotel will be in a good area.

I wanted to check out the value hotels anyway. I've never stayed in one, but want to take a trip to WDW with the kids next Dec. and want to see if staying value is an option for that trip. :)This gives me the opportunity to check it out without having to stay too long if I hate it.

[brennanavery]

If anyone a runner? My husband runs 1/2 marathons and was intersted in running the Castway 5 K if anyone wants to joing him

I am a runner (first half-marathon this past October). I really wanted to do this but am currently nursing a stress fracture. Don't know if I will be able to run in time for Castaway. Keep trying to run too soon and probably setting myself back in the recovery period!

[RockiesLady]

I see there is a Pirate night...but, is there anything "Princess" for the girls??

Which night is Pirate night as well??

[hgon76]

I see there is a Pirate night...but, is there anything "Princess" for the girls??

Which night is Pirate night as well??

Pirate night is the same day as St Martin. There are princess meets onboard. Also they do things in the kids clubs w/ the princesses too. There will be plenty of "princessy" things to do for your little girl. You should bring a couple of princess dresses for her. My DD7 wears them to dinner on formal/semi formal night. And to the clubs for the princess activities. Or to the shows. Always an opportunity to dress up as a princess. :love:I saw one woman last time change her daughters outfit for each pic with each princess. She had them all!

[lsebastyn]

Now I understand what you mean about needing 10 posts. I can't send a pm to get invited to the facebook page due to the fact I am new and only have three posts...now four! I better get busy.

[harleys mom]

I am a runner (first half-marathon this past October). I really wanted to do this but am currently nursing a stress fracture. Don't know if I will be able to run in time for Castaway. Keep trying to run too soon and probably setting myself back in the recovery period!

Actually I am not sure if he will be up to it or not know as he injured his leg in a car accident today. Not serious, but he irrated his siadick nerve. He is hoping to be back at running next week.
He ran his first half last year in Indianapolis, and ran two this year. He is hoping for the Disney Marathon next year.

[hgon76]

Wow! It's getting soooo close! For anyone who didn't get their docs yet there is a post on the main cruise board to a UPS tracking page where you enter your ressie #, country,zip and dates & it tells you if they're in transit. Pretty cool! Just came back from getting my hair lightened for the cruise! These next couple weeks are going to fly by!:goodvibes! Before we know it, we'll be back from the cruise & on these boards talking about how much we miss the ship:guilty:. But don't want to think about that now! I'm done packing and ready to go:lovestruc

[harleys mom]

I havn't even stated to pack... I did pull out the suit cases and went thru my my Disney Box. I do need to try on my dresses. It may mean a shopping trip.

[RockiesLady]

Hey folks. Any tips for getting one dinner resv. for Palo?? I'm frustrated that it's full. I just got all my documents, and didn't know what Palo was until about 3 days ago. I sat down tonight to book reservations and they're all full :(

I hate being a Newbie..feel like I don't know anything.

[harleys mom]

On our last trip, we were one of the first on board and we were able to book Palo's on board. It was worth the extra money and really romantic.

[hgon76]

Hey folks. Any tips for getting one dinner resv. for Palo?? I'm frustrated that it's full. I just got all my documents, and didn't know what Palo was until about 3 days ago. I sat down tonight to book reservations and they're all full :(

I hate being a Newbie..feel like I don't know anything.

Just go to guest services when you board. They save a few reservations for that reason. Also you can check about being put on a cancellation list if someone doesn't show. But you should have no problem booking once you get to port.Oops! I meant rockin d bar not guest services! Sorry!

[pit303]

Hey folks. Any tips for getting one dinner resv. for Palo?? I'm frustrated that it's full. I just got all my documents, and didn't know what Palo was until about 3 days ago. I sat down tonight to book reservations and they're all full :(

I hate being a Newbie..feel like I don't know anything.

go to Rockin Bar D as soon as you board you should be able to book a dinner ressie there they always keep some open

[RockiesLady]

I am so thankful to have found this board. My husband things I'm nuts..have been at this computer all day working on this trip. Thank goodness for being a teacher and having "Winter break". I don't know how I'd get this done :)

Okay, I called because I wasn't sure how to determine my seating time, I didn't see it anywhere. I was planning things today assuming I had main seating, but apparently, we do not..we have late seating.

I have never done a cruise with children, but I am fearful that my kids will be wiped out by that time, and not be able to sit through dinner. Then, we won't be able to due to them falling asleep.

Any thoughts?? They are 4 and 6. Do your kids eat at the late or earlier time??

[williamson_ja]

I am so thankful to have found this board. My husband things I'm nuts..have been at this computer all day working on this trip. Thank goodness for being a teacher and having "Winter break". I don't know how I'd get this done :)

Okay, I called because I wasn't sure how to determine my seating time, I didn't see it anywhere. I was planning things today assuming I had main seating, but apparently, we do not..we have late seating.

I have never done a cruise with children, but I am fearful that my kids will be wiped out by that time, and not be able to sit through dinner. Then, we won't be able to due to them falling asleep.

Any thoughts?? They are 4 and 6. Do your kids eat at the late or earlier time??

I think it depends on a few things. For one thing, what time zone are you in now? If you are from the west, this won't be too bad of a dinner time considering the time difference. The 8:15 is really 6:15 our time. :) Also, do your kids tend to stay up late and eat late at home or is it usually early nights at your house? I send my 4 yr old to bed at 8:30 at home. We tried to push the bedtime back a few times at WDW this Sept. and found her sleeping at dinner a few times even with the time change. :rotfl: If you think it will be a problem, you can see if there is any way for them to change it once you get on board.

[ljcrochet]

I have never done a cruise with children, but I am fearful that my kids will be wiped out by that time, and not be able to sit through dinner. Then, we won't be able to due to them falling asleep.

Any thoughts?? They are 4 and 6. Do your kids eat at the late or earlier time??

We are doing late seating with my 4 1/2 year olds. We cruised when they were 2 on a carnival cruise and found early seating to be a pain. It seemed to kill to much of the day. There was no time for an afternoon nap (for us or the kids) since it was time to get dressed for dinner.

[AimeeJ]

Hey folks. Any tips for getting one dinner resv. for Palo?? I'm frustrated that it's full. I just got all my documents, and didn't know what Palo was until about 3 days ago. I sat down tonight to book reservations and they're all full :(

I hate being a Newbie..feel like I don't know anything.

Do not feel bad about being a "newbie". This is my 5th cruise and I was a CM at DCL for a year and am still learning stuff!

The first seating for dinner is the hardest thing to get into, but it is always worth it to go to Rokin' Bar D and see what they can do. There are a lot of pluses to late seating. The day is not as rushed and the servers serve the kids first then CM's come to the dining room so the kids can go to the clubs. There is also a nice dinner at Beach Blanket Buffet if you want to eat with the family at a different time.

[shellcruiser]

Hey folks. Any tips for getting one dinner resv. for Palo?? I'm frustrated that it's full. I just got all my documents, and didn't know what Palo was until about 3 days ago. I sat down tonight to book reservations and they're all full :(

Don't stress!!! This is the first cruise that I actually have been able to get Palo ressie prior to embarkation. When you board the ship on Sat. go directly to Rockin Bar D (rockin' D Bar??). On our cruise Oct '08, they blocked about 1/2 of the ressies from the online reservation system. That means that the other 1/2 of ressies were available for booking the day of embarkation.


I have never done a cruise with children, but I am fearful that my kids will be wiped out by that time, and not be able to sit through dinner. Then, we won't be able to due to them falling asleep.

Any thoughts?? They are 4 and 6. Do your kids eat at the late or earlier time??

Honestly, on our first cruise the kids were 4 and 6 and they literally slept at the table. IF you can change to early dining once onboard I would. That said Disney has really tried to accomodate families and now the kids will be served first so they are finished quickly and can then go to kids club. The kids club team will pick them up in the dining room which allows the adults to enjoy a quiet meal.


If anyone a runner? My husband runs 1/2 marathons and was intersted in running the Castway 5 K if anyone wants to joing him

I'll let DH- Gary know. He is a runner too. I do not enjoy running, but even I am trying to get in shape enough to run the 5K. DH and I do NOT run together-- as I said he IS a runner.:rotfl:

I see there is a Pirate night...but, is there anything "Princess" for the girls??

Which night is Pirate night as well??
Pirate night is a fun evening. pirate:I think it will be Tues night. As far as Princess theme... seems like the Princesses are available everyday somewhere. We have never done it, but there is also a tea with Wendy (or Alice?) that mom and daughter can attend.

[Bunless]

go directly to Rockin Bar D (rockin' D Bar??).


Knowing the Disney love of puns and word play, I could 99% say it's the first...and I've never been on the Magic or Wonder.


.......and speaking of exercise, and wanting to try and walk a couple of miles around the ship on sea days, as well as do the pilates and yoga classes. If anyone else is in, it's easier to commit to it if you've got a partner with you!

[AimeeJ]

Hey folks. Any tips for getting one dinner resv. for Palo?? I'm frustrated that it's full. I just got all my documents, and didn't know what Palo was until about 3 days ago. I sat down tonight to book reservations and they're all full :(

I hate being a Newbie..feel like I don't know anything.

There will be no problem with getting a Palo res as long as you are flexiable. Just go to Rockin' Bar D after boarding (deck 3, go right after you board). Not all Palo ressies are available online because Disney realizes not everyone will be able to pre-book. Of course sea days will be the most popular. We have ressies at 7 on the St Thomas day and I may change depending on the entertainment for the night. You will get a call/note about what time they have available for you.

[AimeeJ]

Knowing the Disney love of puns and word play, I could 99% say it's the first...and I've never been on the Magic or Wonder.


.......and speaking of exercise, and wanting to try and walk a couple of miles around the ship on sea days, as well as do the pilates and yoga classes. If anyone else is in, it's easier to commit to it if you've got a partner with you!

Oh, I would love to commit to classes with others. I will do the spinning and yoga (being a nurse I have a problem with my heel and have to be selective so I can work when I come home, lol). I also love to swim, and the adult pool is always empty at 5-6 pm.

Of course some of the best exercise available is taking the stairs.

[Bunless]

Oh, I would love to commit to classes with others. I will do the spinning and yoga (being a nurse I have a problem with my heel and have to be selective so I can work when I come home, lol). I also love to swim, and the adult pool is always empty at 5-6 pm.

Of course some of the best exercise available is taking the stairs.

YES to stairs, all the time, even in heels. I've got to make sure I'm ready for 99 Steps in St. Thomas.

In the past I couldn't do yoga (sciatica was too intense) or pilates (too much pressure on lower back), but I've had some AMAZING progress with it in the last two years, so I'm excited to try again. Currently I do gyrotonics twice a week without any sciatica problems, so I'm really excited to do a yoga class again.

I'm tempted to try the spinning, but I haven't been in a class that had aerobic expectations in a v. v. long time.

Do you have heelspurs and/or plantar fascitis that make it difficult?

[shellcruiser]

Attention Fish Extender Friends

This is the current list of FE participants. As time is short (16 days :banana:) we will not be able to add anyone after today. Please contact me ASAP if you are on the list and no longer want to be, or if I have been in contact with you, but you do not see your family represented.



ltzol - DH, DW, DD-9, DS-5
Bunless- DH, DW
shellcruiser- DH, DW, DD-11, DD-9
swimchick1984- DH, DW
AimeeJ - DH,DW,DD-15, D-Grandfather
unc-bsn - DH, DW, DD - 8 1/2
harleysmom- DH, DW
weezyree - DH, DW, DA
RockiesLady- DH, DW, DD-6, DS-4+
brennanavery- DH, DW DS-10, DD-8, DS


I will PM the details (room numbers, names, ages etc) so as not to post for all of the world to view:surfweb:.

Our cruise is getting close and I'm getting excited :woohoo: :dance3:

[RockiesLady]

I'm DEFINITELY in on the workouts. I live in a small town, and our gym is TERRIBLE. I'm looking forward to the chance to do some fun activities, reminds me of my old gym once upon a time. I love pilates...:)

[ltzol]

Ohhhh I'm in on the workouts! I am a little bit of a nut when it comes to that stuff. Just did pilates last night. I'm not a runner, but walking, Yoga, Pilates and (thoug I've never tried it) spinning would all be great!

[LoveMickey]

For anyone who didn't get their docs yet there is a post on the main cruise board to a UPS tracking page where you enter your ressie #, country,zip and dates & it tells you if they're in transit.

Can you tell me where this is? I'm having a difficult time finding it.

[LoveMickey]

No need to reply, our Travel Agent said she has them and they will arrive on Saturday. Can't wait to have a 'Magic'al time.

[OCD for WD]

Speaking of princess night...

On my last cruise we had a "Grown-up Princess Night" coinciding with the last formal night so that we could feel special as well as all of the little girls. (There were about 400 people in our DIS meet on-board.) It was hysterical to see all of the other ladies looking at us wondering why we were all wearing gloves and tiaras with our formal dresses... but SO much fun!!

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u22/OCDforWD/croppedprincesses.jpg

[williamson_ja]

Speaking of princess night...

On my last cruise we had a "Grown-up Princess Night" coinciding with the last formal night so that we could feel special as well as all of the little girls. (There were about 400 people in our DIS meet on-board.) It was hysterical to see all of the other ladies looking at us wondering why we were all wearing gloves and tiaras with our formal dresses... but SO much fun!!


OMG this is soo cute!:thumbsup2 Who thought of such a fun idea? I love all of the adults in their tiara's!! Alas, I don't think our cruise meet is going to be nearly so big. lol.

[hgon76]

Speaking of princess night...

On my last cruise we had a "Grown-up Princess Night" coinciding with the last formal night so that we could feel special as well as all of the little girls. (There were about 400 people in our DIS meet on-board.) It was hysterical to see all of the other ladies looking at us wondering why we were all wearing gloves and tiaras with our formal dresses... but SO much fun!!

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u22/OCDforWD/croppedprincesses.jpg

Love it:thumbsup2

[harleys mom]

I have a tshirt that says Pirate Princess and wore it with a tiara on the Pirate Party night.

[metrolink]

OK, I am new to the board as well (glad to see I am not the only one). We are going to be on the Magic cruise on the 16th (myself ::MickeyMo, my wife ::MinnieMoand our 3 daughters :earsgirl::earsgirl::earsgirl:- 12, 10 and 8 (at cruise time)).

I am confused by all the acronyms...can someone explain what DH, DD, DS and maybe some others I haven't seen yet mean?

We went on a 4 day Disney cruise about 4 years ago, but frankly I did not do any preparation for that.

This time I am a bit more prepared....

I have filled out all the online forms, registered everyone and now I have found this discussion board. I have also booked one excursion on St. Maarten (a downhill mountain trek), but nothing else.

I have heard there might be a 5K run at Castaway Cay, which I am interested in.

I guess the next pressing question is...what else should I be thinking about? I know we are only about 2 weeks away, but better late than never.

So many questions, so little time...

:confused3

[RockiesLady]

OK, I am new to the board as well (glad to see I am not the only one). We are going to be on the Magic cruise on the 16th (myself ::MickeyMo, my wife ::MinnieMoand our 3 daughters :earsgirl::earsgirl::earsgirl:- 12, 10 and 8 (at cruise time)).

I am confused by all the acronyms...can someone explain what DH, DD, DS and maybe some others I haven't seen yet mean?

We went on a 4 day Disney cruise about 4 years ago, but frankly I did not do any preparation for that.

This time I am a bit more prepared....

I have filled out all the online forms, registered everyone and now I have found this discussion board. I have also booked one excursion on St. Maarten (a downhill mountain trek), but nothing else.

I have heard there might be a 5K run at Castaway Cay, which I am interested in.

I guess the next pressing question is...what else should I be thinking about? I know we are only about 2 weeks away, but better late than never.

So many questions, so little time...

:confused3

Metro..

I'm with you on all of the questions. I think booking your excursions ahead of time is great, we are in the process of doing that.

We missed booking PALO, which apparently is all booked up according to online resv., but others on the site say you can still get reservations onboard, as long as you do it right away.

Otherwise, sounds like you're all set.

Where in Chicago are you?? We're in the WAY Northern Suburbs..on the Wisconsin border.

Michelle

[RockiesLady]

Hey All...

Since many of you have done this before. How many people dress up for Pirate night?? My son was a pirate last year for Halloween, costume is a tad small, but I'm taking it. My daughter wants me to get her one now too...so I'm looking on Ebay.

Do adults dress up?? If so, how many? My neighbors have costumes we can borrow, but I don't want to lug extra things if only a handful of people dress up. My kids will for sure, but am not sure on the two of us :)

[hgon76]

A lot of people dressed up for pirate night. My DD7 has a costume. DH has a shirt w/ a rib cage on it and a skull cap and eye patch ( and he'll only wear all that if he has " a few" before hand:drinking1. ). I have a peasant skirt and shirt I wear with a pirate hat. DS14 also has the shirt w/ a rib cage on it that he'll wear. Its really a matter of personal choice. You won't look out of place if you do dress up. But you wont look out of place if you don't either. But I would definitely make sure to bring the kids costumes.pirate:

[hgon76]

OK, I am new to the board as well (glad to see I am not the only one). We are going to be on the Magic cruise on the 16th (myself ::MickeyMo, my wife ::MinnieMoand our 3 daughters :earsgirl::earsgirl::earsgirl:- 12, 10 and 8 (at cruise time)).

I am confused by all the acronyms...can someone explain what DH, DD, DS and maybe some others I haven't seen yet mean?

I have heard there might be a 5K run at Castaway Cay, which I am interested in.

I guess the next pressing question is...what else should I be thinking about? I know we are only about 2 weeks away, but better late than never.

So many questions, so little time...

:confused3

:welcome::welcome: DH,DD,DS,DW........Disney/Dear- Husband, Daughter, Son, Wife. You should join us on our Dismeet @ 3pm in the Promenade Lounge on the ship.

[Bunless]

Love it:thumbsup2

Ditto. I've got a box full of tiaras, need to put them to use! Maybe I'll wear one!

[hgon76]

was just reading on DCL's website that they provide you with an ipod shuffle and complimentary water while you workout. There's really no excuse not to huh?:)

[OCD for WD]

Hey All...

Since many of you have done this before. How many people dress up for Pirate night?? My son was a pirate last year for Halloween, costume is a tad small, but I'm taking it. My daughter wants me to get her one now too...so I'm looking on Ebay.

Do adults dress up?? If so, how many? My neighbors have costumes we can borrow, but I don't want to lug extra things if only a handful of people dress up. My kids will for sure, but am not sure on the two of us :)

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE dress for Pirate Night!!! I've convinced my crew to dress up but it hasn't been easy because they think they're going to look silly. I keep telling them they won't look as outrageous as me because I'm wearing the outfit I had for my last cruise when I knew people designing authentic Pirates of the Caribbean costumes JUST for that cruise!! Again, there won't be as many in our DIS meet this time, but just for reference...

(and yes, the front row 3rd from left IS dressed just like Captain Jack and he doesn't work for Disney! lol)

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u22/OCDforWD/croppedpirates.jpg

[OCD for WD]

Guess I should pull my corset out of the closet and make sure it still fits! lol

If you see me passed out on pirate night somewhere then make sure I'm still breathing - I may not be drunk but suffering from oxygen deprivation. :rotfl2:

[shellcruiser]

OK, I am new to the board as well (glad to see I am not the only one). We are going to be on the Magic cruise on the 16th (myself ::MickeyMo, my wife ::MinnieMoand our 3 daughters :earsgirl::earsgirl::earsgirl:- 12, 10 and 8 (at cruise time)).

:confused3

Welcome !!! :woohoo:



Hey All...

Since many of you have done this before. How many people dress up for Pirate night?? My son was a pirate last year for Halloween, costume is a tad small, but I'm taking it. My daughter wants me to get her one now too...so I'm looking on Ebay.

Do adults dress up?? If so, how many? My neighbors have costumes we can borrow, but I don't want to lug extra things if only a handful of people dress up. My kids will for sure, but am not sure on the two of us :)

We dress up!!! pirate: Last time I made constumes for all. DH did not want to wear the entire "get up" so he settled for vest, hat, patch, and earring... looked great with his shorts and flip-flops:rotfl: The girls both dressed up as pirates (pants, vests, etc) and I made myself a captains coat complete with gold braids. This time I am taking a pirate wench costume purchased at K-mart because the wool coat was just too HOT for the Caribbean.pirate:pirate:pirate:

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE dress for Pirate Night!!! I've convinced my crew to dress up but it hasn't been easy because they think they're going to look silly. I keep telling them they won't look as outrageous as me because I'm wearing the outfit I had for my last cruise when I knew people designing authentic Pirates of the Caribbean costumes JUST for that cruise!! Again, there won't be as many in our DIS meet this time, but just for reference...

(and yes, the front row 3rd from left IS dressed just like Captain Jack and he doesn't work for Disney! lol)

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u22/OCDforWD/croppedpirates.jpg

Last cruise our dis-group was 91 families strong. There were MANY pirates on board pirate: pirate: I love to see the guys who go all out- some braid their beards -- so fun!!

[Bunless]

Still haven't received the cruise Docs!!!
I'm hoping this isn't a repeat of my dress being delivered to the wrong house...


Ohhhh I'm in on the workouts! I am a little bit of a nut when it comes to that stuff. Just did pilates last night. I'm not a runner, but walking, Yoga, Pilates and (thoug I've never tried it) spinning would all be great!

Yes! another one! and I'll try the spinning, as long as you all know that I might quite half way through.

was just reading on DCL's website that they provide you with an ipod shuffle and complimentary water while you workout. There's really no excuse not to huh?:)

I had read about the ipod, but not the water. That's good to know. I'll be brining my own music, though, somehow I can't see Disney having a bunch of Violent Femmes and Clash songs on their shuffle.

[ltzol]

I don't have an ipod (gasp!) Even though my husband and DD(9) have their own. Looks like I'll be walking/biking/etc. to "It's a Small World"!:rotfl2:

Seriously, though, I'm excited to see that some that we have a little "fitness" group! It will make it easier for me to put down my book and go move my butt!

[AimeeJ]

Do you have heelspurs and/or plantar fascitis that make it difficult?

Both, of course. I do ok but anytime I decide to try walking/running any distance things really flair up.

Speaking of princess night..

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u22/OCDforWD/croppedprincesses.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u22/OCDforWD/croppedpirates.jpg

You have had some fun meets. I love dressing up. We will be in the pirate spirit, but not full costume.

I have filled out all the online forms, registered everyone and now I have found this discussion board. I have also booked one excursion on St. Maarten (a downhill mountain trek), but nothing else.

I have heard there might be a 5K run at Castaway Cay, which I am interested in.

I guess the next pressing question is...what else should I be thinking about? I know we are only about 2 weeks away, but better late than never.

So many questions, so little time...



Welcome. We will also be doing the Mountain treck. I'm not expecting to see animals just a nice hike in the forest. I wanted to do something not beach related, lol.

If you have your cruise docs in order then I think just getting your packing list together is next. Of course you can ask any last min questions here.

Seriously, though, I'm excited to see that some that we have a little "fitness" group! It will make it easier for me to put down my book and go move my butt!

I'm excited about this too. Working nights, I don't have people I can work-out with on my schedule. This will be a fun change.

[Bunless]

I don't have an ipod (gasp!) Even though my husband and DD(9) have their own. Looks like I'll be walking/biking/etc. to "It's a Small World"!:rotfl2:
Probably more like "Let's get Physical" and "Sweat" but sung by Disney Channel 12 year olds. You enjoy that!

Seriously, though, I'm excited to see that some that we have a little "fitness" group! It will make it easier for me to put down my book and go move my butt! I think we should all meet for the morning classes, and then go to Parrot Cay for breakfast and Bloody Marys

Both, of course. I do ok but anytime I decide to try walking/running any distance things really flair up.
I don't know if you've gone to therapy for them, but I've got a few exercises that really, really help out. It's something that I have to deal with quite a bit, being a ballet teacher.

You have had some fun meets. I love dressing up. We will be in the pirate spirit, but not full costume. I'll be in the spirit too, but not really a costume. I got a pirate princess jersey dress down in Disneyland a couple of months ago, and I have a scarf that has skulls and cross bones all over it. DH wants to dress up, but he has to come up with the costume on his own, I've got too much to do!


I'm excited about this too. Working nights, I don't have people I can work-out with on my schedule. This will be a fun change. Yay!

I need to go use that Lucy gift certificate DH gave me...

[Bunless]

Just got off the phone with Disney, and my documents should be sent in the next five days. Really? You're killing me, Disney!

[brennanavery]

I checked the UPS site and it said that mine were scheduled to arrive on January 5th. Wow. No cabin assignment yet so I guess it will be assigned literally at the last minute. By the way, I am in for spinning. That's the one thing that I can do with a stress fracture.

[harleys mom]

Has anyone checked online for a room assignment? I had mine from a GYT in just tow days... I am looking forward to a real yogo or pilates class for beginners. I have tried in on WII fit, but want to try the real thing.

My husband is the runner, but I may walk the 5K.

I am so excited my dresses fit, but ordered a new one to try on anyway. Hopefully it gets here...

[familyfun5]

Hi everyone. I posted way back in the first thread. I am a lurker but decided to say hi again.:goodvibesIt’s DH Gary 41, Me Joleen 35, DS 12yr, DS 18months, DD 6mo, DM (dear mom? Sure I’ll tell everyone she is 59), and DG (dear Grandma 84)

This is our third cruise. Me, DH and kids just went in Oct 09 Western. This trip was intended for getting my grandma and my mother on a family cruise, moms first. My sister was to come but chickened out. :sad2:What was she thinking?

I think in St Thomas DH and I :love:am doing the all day sail, snorkel and honeymoon beach. Grandma and mom are taking the two boys to the butterfly and island tour and then back to the ship (baby girl goes to Flounders till they get back).

In St Maarten I am hoping for Bernard’s, I just sent a message inquiring about reservations an hour ago. Wish us luck.:thumbsup2

We are land locked here in CO and enjoy the beach. :beach: Gosh the water is soooo warm. I am from San Diego and thought the beach was no big deal and cold. Then I felt the water in the Caribbean in Oct 08 & 09. OMG, I love the beach! The beach is now my favorite part. We are also leaving snow and the cold behind so even 60’s is going to be swim suite weather for us. So for now we look foreward to seeing the beach.

We fly in on Wend and are staying two days at Universal. We are on site and am hoping we don’t regret paying the outrageous prices to stay on site. On Friday we are staying at a cheap hotel near the airport (we pick up DG at 6 on Friday she is coming in from San Diego) We did Disney in 08, off site at an economy and really regretted it. We wish we had just spent the extra for on site.
Has anyone done Universal? Any recommendations or helpful hints?

For the newbie’s I would look into Palo dinner, and/or Brunch right when you first get on (if you have no reservations now), then it should not be to difficult to get. Also look into any beer, wine, martini or margarita classes. They are 15pp. I did the martini tasting and was disappointed. However, DH did the beer tasting and thought it was great and worth it. I think I am trying the wine or margarita tasting this time. Any suggestions? After two years of babies and BF.... bring on the liq.:rotfl: I have heard of these selling out the first day. In October the tastings were not full. We also had to cancel one person to cover the kids, so even if they do sell out ask to be wait listed if interested. Also you can request to be wait listed for early seating for the one who asked. We were wait listed for early seating and got it. Then try again when you first get on. There is also tea with Alice (? I think that’s right) and I heard often these book the first day.

Also some people get to the port early. There is often Mickey or Minnie to get pictures with. There are tv’s playing Disney movies and a replica of the ship that is interesting. Then once on ship you eat lunch and swim, explore the ship and such. Others are in no rush to get on ship. Early is 10ish, with boarding around 11:30ish.
I personally enjoy getting there early.:rolleyes1

For everyone, this ship is full. I tried to add my niece and they said there was no room left, the life boats are at max and would not add her.


Great to be cruising with you all. Nice to see a another boy was added.

[Bunless]

For everyone, this ship is full. I tried to add my niece and they said there was no room left, the life boats are at max and would not add her.
V. interesting and good to know.
.[/QUOTE]

Happy new year, everyone!

[hgon76]

[QUOTE=familyfun5;34827270]Hi everyone. I posted way back in the first thread. I am a lurker but decided to say hi again.:goodvibesIt’s DH Gary 41, Me Joleen 35, DS 12yr, DS 18months, DD 6mo, DM (dear mom? Sure I’ll tell everyone she is 59), and DG (dear Grandma 84)

:welcome:

This is our third cruise. Me, DH and kids just went in Oct 09 Western. This trip was intended for getting my grandma and my mother on a family cruise, moms first. My sister was to come but chickened out. :sad2:What was she thinking?

Well that's just another excuse to book another one onboard so she can go next time:).

In St Maarten I am hoping for Bernard’s, I just sent a message inquiring about reservations an hour ago. Wish us luck.:thumbsup2

I'm sure you'll have no problem getting into Bernards group. He gives a great tour. Your 12 y/o will enjoy Maho Beach.

Also look into any beer, wine, martini or margarita classes. They are 15pp. I did the martini tasting and was disappointed. However, DH did the beer tasting and thought it was great and worth it. I think I am trying the wine or margarita tasting this time. Any suggestions? After two years of babies and BF.... bring on the liq.:rotfl: I have heard of these selling out the first day. In October the tastings were not full. We also had to cancel one person to cover the kids, so even if they do sell out ask to be wait listed if interested. Also you can request to be wait listed for early seating for the one who asked. We were wait listed for early seating and got it. Then try again when you first get on. There is also tea with Alice (? I think that’s right) and I heard often these book the first day.


Good to know. I'm going to go for the tastings right away. Last time DF's fiance got them the day of. But I don't want to chance not getting them. I've heard they were really good but never made it last time. I also want to do the galley tour. I got the tea with Alice tickets a day or 2 before, but I don't think I'm going to do that again. Of course DD7 may have different ideas princess:. It was "cute" to see once, but I'm not jumping up to do it again.


For everyone, this ship is full. I tried to add my niece and they said there was no room left, the life boats are at max and would not add her.

Guess no chance for ANOTHER upgrade;). Oh well, quite happy with the one I got anyway.:woohoo:

Great to be cruising with you all. Nice to see a another boy was added.

Will you be coming to the Meet???

[ljcrochet]

For everyone, this ship is full. I tried to add my niece and they said there was no room left, the life boats are at max and would not add her.


Great to be cruising with you all. Nice to see a another boy was added.
I don't think the ship is completely full since you can still book balcony staterooms on Orbtz. I wonder if it is just the lifeboat in your section of the ship? :confused3

I can't wait. I'm starting to think about packing. I'm going to try and get all packed this weekend instead of last minute like I normally due.

[Bunless]

I can't wait. I'm starting to think about packing. I'm going to try and get all packed this weekend instead of last minute like I normally due.

I was thinking about that too, especially since the clothing being worn on the ship is the complete opposite of the clothing I'm going to need the next two weeks. At least I hope we won't need wool and gortex on board.

[shellcruiser]

I got the tea with Alice tickets a day or 2 before, but I don't think I'm going to do that again. Of course DD7 may have different ideas princess:. It was "cute" to see once, but I'm not jumping up to do it again

How did you get them in advance? This is our 4th time on DCL and I have yet to go to "Tea". We've been trying so long Wendy has already retired:lmao: Now it's tea w/ Alice. Probably best as Disney is releasing a new Alice movie soon.

Seriously, I would love to know where to get tickets for my girls.

[shellcruiser]

I can't wait. I'm starting to think about packing. I'm going to try and get all packed this weekend instead of last minute like I normally due.

my kids started packing the day after we told them (Christmas). Funny I had to tell them DO NOT PACK UNDERWEAR!!! :lmao: What would they wear in the meantime :scared1:

[hgon76]

How did you get them in advance? This is our 4th time on DCL and I have yet to go to "Tea". We've been trying so long Wendy has already retired:lmao: Now it's tea w/ Alice. Probably best as Disney is releasing a new Alice movie soon.

Seriously, I would love to know where to get tickets for my girls.

Sorry, I meant a day or 2 before the tea. I got the tickets on Tues or Wed for the tea on Thurs. I just happened to see it in the Navigator & took a chance & went down to Guest Services & they had tix.

[metrolink]

OK, I think I have got the acronyms now...so I have a DW and 3 DDs. And apparently I am the DH.

We are from the northwest suburbs of Chicago - Bartlett to be exact.

What else...

I will try and get everyone organized and join the DIS Meet - 3PM at the Promenade lounge. I think I saw some other posts about wearing pirate costumes for some party one evening. I am sure I can get the kids to agree to come up with costumes. I'll have to work on my DW. Anything else we should pack? I was thinking about bringing my tux and my DW says she has a nice dress. Guess the DDs are next. Any other specific clothes we should bring other than our swim suits?

Given that it is now about 8 degrees outside, this cruise won't come soon enough.

[Jack and Elaine]

We will be flying in from kansas city Friday night with our two Pirates Jack, soon to be 8 and Ethan, soon to be 5. We are staying at the airport Hilton before boarding disney bus to the port. I hope we see other families with young pirates.:banana:

Do we need to sign up for the 3 pm meet and greet? If so how?:confused3

[shellcruiser]

We will be flying in from kansas city Friday night with our two Pirates Jack, soon to be 8 and Ethan, soon to be 5. We are staying at the airport Hilton before boarding disney bus to the port. I hope we see other families with young pirates.:banana:

Do we need to sign up for the 3 pm meet and greet? If so how?:confused3

Welcome!! No need to "sign up " for the dismeet, just come on over and meet your fellow dis'ers


[QUOTE=metrolink;34836941]OK, I think I have got the acronyms now...so I have a DW and 3 DDs. And apparently I am the DH.

We are from the northwest suburbs of Chicago - Bartlett to be exact.

What else...

I will try and get everyone organized and join the DIS Meet - 3PM at the Promenade lounge. I think I saw some other posts about wearing pirate costumes for some party one evening. I am sure I can get the kids to agree to come up with costumes. I'll have to work on my DW. Anything else we should pack? I was thinking about bringing my tux and my DW says she has a nice dress. Guess the DDs are next. Any other specific clothes we should bring other than our swim suits?

QUOTE]
Pirate night is fun for everyone.pirate: Wear comfy shoes if you do any walking excursions. As far as dress... we have one formal night, one semi-formal night, and pirate night. Other dinners would be considered cruise casual. The range of dress on any night is wide. Some folks "dress for dinner" each night. DH and I just try to look presentable. He usually sports a golf shirt to dinner. I wear whatever fits:rolleyes1

[AimeeJ]

OK, I think I have got the acronyms now...so I have a DW and 3 DDs. And apparently I am the DH.

We are from the northwest suburbs of Chicago - Bartlett to be exact.

What else...

I will try and get everyone organized and join the DIS Meet - 3PM at the Promenade lounge. I think I saw some other posts about wearing pirate costumes for some party one evening. I am sure I can get the kids to agree to come up with costumes. I'll have to work on my DW. Anything else we should pack? I was thinking about bringing my tux and my DW says she has a nice dress. Guess the DDs are next. Any other specific clothes we should bring other than our swim suits?

Given that it is now about 8 degrees outside, this cruise won't come soon enough.

I recomend layers. Sweatshirt/Jacket for early mornings and t-shirts with pants/shorts for afternoons. We do dress in tux/gowns for the formal dinner but not everyone does. It is easier for us because we are local to Port Canaveral and do not have to worry about airline luggage restrictions. I can pack for a family of 3 adults in one bag and a carryon. (I share a garment bag with the formalwear with my DD.) We also don't pack shampoo/soap products. We love what they have on board! Don't forget the sunscreen!!! You are much closer to the sun and it is very easy to get burnt.

[RockiesLady]

Wow..there is no way I'd get my husband to pack a Tux, not that he owns one. Do most men wear them on the ship?? I was thinking just a nice suit.

[pit303]

Wow..there is no way I'd get my husband to pack a Tux, not that he owns one. Do most men wear them on the ship?? I was thinking just a nice suit.

A suit is fine you will see some men in a tux but most wear a suit or just a shirt and tie. Depending on who we fly is whether the dress clothes make the cruise this time they will since we are flying Southwest:woohoo::woohoo: when we have to pay for bags it is one suitcase each and usually dressy clothes get left home:sad1::sad1:

[pit303]

I know several people were interested in doing this but we had already taken the remaining 4 places. Well, best laid plans and all that. My husband took a headfirst dive down some concrete steps and broke his wrist. We will said anyhow but he certainly won't be able to navigate a sailboat. So we just cancelled 4 places on that tour, if anyone wants to grab it.

did anyone grab these 4 places on Rhumba Charter?

[OCD for WD]

For the newbie’s I would look into Palo dinner, and/or Brunch right when you first get on (if you have no reservations now), then it should not be to difficult to get. Also look into any beer, wine, martini or margarita classes. They are 15pp. I did the martini tasting and was disappointed. However, DH did the beer tasting and thought it was great and worth it. I think I am trying the wine or margarita tasting this time. Any suggestions? After two years of babies and BF.... bring on the liq.:rotfl: I have heard of these selling out the first day. In October the tastings were not full. We also had to cancel one person to cover the kids, so even if they do sell out ask to be wait listed if interested. Also you can request to be wait listed for early seating for the one who asked. We were wait listed for early seating and got it. Then try again when you first get on. There is also tea with Alice (? I think that’s right) and I heard often these book the first day.

What kind of beer do they serve for the tastings? Is it more than what they have available to purchase? Because I'm a bit of a beer snob and I can't imagine doing a tasting based on that short list.

My last cruise was a long cruise so they had a special somnelier on board to do wine tastings and I signed up for 3 or 4 of them - all focused on different regions of the world. Do you know if it's like that for the 7 night cruises or are all the wine tastings the same? Either way I'll be participating at some point.

I also did a martini tasting and thought it was okay and I did a tequila tasting. Had I finished all of the tequila they served they would have had to carry me back to my stateroom - I can't do 5 shots! :confused3 But it was interesting to actually taste the difference in the different price ranges. Just FYI...

[Bunless]

I also did a martini tasting and thought it was okay and I did a tequila tasting. Had I finished all of the tequila they served they would have had to carry me back to my stateroom - I can't do 5 shots! :confused3 But it was interesting to actually taste the difference in the different price ranges. Just FYI...

I'm with you on that one, five shots? Surely they weren't full pours. I've been detoxing this past week (lots and lots of water) and on New Year's Eve, I quickly discovered that I had to quit at two glasses of prosecco.

[hgon76]

I recomend layers. Sweatshirt/Jacket for early mornings and t-shirts with pants/shorts for afternoons. .

:rotfl:I have to laugh. Coming from MA where it's currently snowing and about 34 degrees out, anything over 60 and my family will be in shorts and tanktops on those early mornings:laughing:. (except me, I'm the one whose cold even when it's 70 degrees out). I found I only really needed the sweatshirt/sweater on the 1st day @ PC, and the 1st day @ sea. After that, it was warm enough even for me to have a skirt and tanktop on. But, I'm sure, you being from FL, 65 degrees is chilly;). Oh how I wish it was even 60 degrees outside my house now:rolleyes1.

[Bunless]

:rotfl:I have to laugh. Coming from MA where it's currently snowing and about 34 degrees out, anything over 60 and my family will be in shorts and tanktops on those early mornings:laughing:. (except me, I'm the one whose cold even when it's 70 degrees out). I found I only really needed the sweatshirt/sweater on the 1st day @ PC, and the 1st day @ sea. After that, it was warm enough even for me to have a skirt and tanktop on. But, I'm sure, you being from FL, 65 degrees is chilly;). Oh how I wish it was even 60 degrees outside my house now:rolleyes1.

Same here, though we're a bit warmer in the Northwest. It's going to hit 50 today! That means skirt or shorts, a tee shirt and light sweater.

[hgon76]

Okay, so I unpacked my over packed suitcase and re-evalutated:laughing:. Took out 6 things, put in 2 others and i still think I am waaaaay over packed! Maybe I should just embrace the fact that I am an "overpacker" instead of trying to fight it:lmao:. As long as I can keep it under 50lbs!;). Found out Delta (who we're flying) charges $90 for anything over 50lbs and another $175 for anything over the size limit! At that point it would be worth it to just leave the bag behind and buy all new stuff when I get there.:eek:. Have managed to pack the kids and limit it to a carry on each.:thumbsup2. I am sooooo ready for this vacation:banana:

[ltzol]

AHHH you are all stressing me out! I have not packed one thing - haven't printed the magnets or started on the FE gifts either. How did the cruise sneak up on me like this???:scared1:

We do have pirate costumes for the kids - I have a skull and crossbones tshirt and DH has a vaguely piratical (is that a word?) looking shirt. DH will probably wear a sport coat and tie for formal night. He doesn't own a tux. I am just hoping I can get a collared shirt on DS (he's 5;))

Hope everyone had a wonderful New Year's Eve / Day !

[RockiesLady]

Okay..went all over today running errands, and at each store kept eye open for some type of bag to hang over the fish. Found nothing :(

What are you all using? Can I just use a small tote bag?? I think that's what it's going to be unless someone can suggest an easy way to grab something more fun :)

And..no worries..we haven't even BEGUN to pack on this end. I'm not that organized :) Maybe will start soon.

[unc-bsn]

We finally received our documents in the mail!! Now it seems real!! I'm really unprepared. I've been sick since Christmas day and had so many things to catch up on this week. Oh, well!! At this point, I just want to get us all packed in time and keep us all well until the cruise!!

I would love to exercise with those of you that mentioned it. I do Jazzercise here and definitely miss it when I can't go! I love to walk and would like to try some of the classes too. (Inbetween the fun , of course!!)

2 weeks and counting!!!!
Happy New Year!! Looking forward to meeting everyone soon!

[hgon76]

Sorry you've been sick! At least you got it out of the way before the cruise. My aunts DD9 has been sick since Christmas. :sick: I keep telling my kids "don't share pencils, pens, crayons, glue sticks, ANYTHING at school. And I've been obnoxious about the hand sanitizer:). Just need to keep everyone in good shape for a couple more weeks! Lots of vitamin C!:thumbsup2

[shellcruiser]

Okay..went all over today running errands, and at each store kept eye open for some type of bag to hang over the fish. Found nothing :(

What are you all using? Can I just use a small tote bag?? I think that's what it's going to be unless someone can suggest an easy way to grab something more fun :)



You can certainly use a tote. I made a Fish extender from directions found on one of the threads on the main forum. It has separate pocket for everyone in the cabin

Found some examples posted on one of our past meets:

http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25722961&postcount=2963

Ok, it may be a little late for this, but I also stole the directions from the meet:

How to Make a Fish Extender

Pockets are 11" X 5 1/2"
Back is 32" X 8"

Materials:
You need 1/4 yard of fabric
iron interfacing
wide double fold bias tape, and
3/8" dowel 8" long

Instructions:
- - - Cut out backing and pockets then iron on interfacing.
- - - Sew bias tape on top of pocket
- - - Pleat once on each side and pin bottom of pocket so that it is 8" wide.
- - - Baste, then pin bias tape on bottom and sew on
- - - Pin pockets on backing and sew bottom of pocket to backing
- - - Pin and baste around entire outside of project.
- - - Pin then sew bias tape around outside edge of whole fish extender
- - - Fold top over leaving room for you dowel at top and sew along the inside of bias tape down each side to secure.




We finally received our documents in the mail!! Now it seems real!! I'm really unprepared. I've been sick since Christmas day and had so many things to catch up on this week. Oh, well!! At this point, I just want to get us all packed in time and keep us all well until the cruise!!



Just focus on keeping everyone well. You will get by with whatever you pack!:goodvibes Never known anyone to underpack;)

[AimeeJ]

What kind of beer do they serve for the tastings? Is it more than what they have available to purchase? Because I'm a bit of a beer snob and I can't imagine doing a tasting based on that short list.

My last cruise was a long cruise so they had a special somnelier on board to do wine tastings and I signed up for 3 or 4 of them - all focused on different regions of the world. Do you know if it's like that for the 7 night cruises or are all the wine tastings the same? Either way I'll be participating at some point.

I also did a martini tasting and thought it was okay and I did a tequila tasting. Had I finished all of the tequila they served they would have had to carry me back to my stateroom - I can't do 5 shots! :confused3 But it was interesting to actually taste the difference in the different price ranges. Just FYI...

I've never done the tastings before but last time I sailed they only did them on one day so I imagine the wine tasting is limited. I had an assistant server on the Wonder who was very knowledgeable about wine and we really enjoyed his input for our dinner pairings. I did do a scotch tasting and after 4full servings of single malt scotch, no one was feeling unfriendly! :cool1:

I have to laugh. Coming from MA where it's currently snowing and about 34 degrees out, anything over 60 and my family will be in shorts and tanktops on those early mornings. (except me, I'm the one whose cold even when it's 70 degrees out). I found I only really needed the sweatshirt/sweater on the 1st day @ PC, and the 1st day @ sea. After that, it was warm enough even for me to have a skirt and tanktop on. But, I'm sure, you being from FL, 65 degrees is chilly. Oh how I wish it was even 60 degrees outside my house now.

I thought I was taking into consideration that most of you are from the north :eek:. Ok, the heater goes on at my house below 75 and by 60 I'm wearing a hat and gloves. I'll be the person on Castaway Cay sitting in the sun covered with a blanket. :confused3 I do remember lots of people arriving at the port complaining about the outdoor temp which I think is because of the wind so you really might want to think about one sweater. :hippie:

AHHH you are all stressing me out! I have not packed one thing - haven't printed the magnets or started on the FE gifts either. How did the cruise sneak up on me like this???


I know! I thought I had things undercontrol but now I'm studying the calendar to se where I can fit everything in. I'm always packing at the last minuite. Saturday morning I'll be wandering around looking for shoes or something.

Okay..went all over today running errands, and at each store kept eye open for some type of bag to hang over the fish. Found nothing

What are you all using? Can I just use a small tote bag?? I think that's what it's going to be unless someone can suggest an easy way to grab something more fun

You can look on ebay, someone makes and sells them but I'm not sure if you have enough time. You could also take a hanging shoe holder and decorate it with scrapbook type stickers and ribbions, etc. I have also seen the tote bag idea. A FE is really whatever works for you and gives people a place to put things.

We finally received our documents in the mail!! Now it seems real!! I'm really unprepared. I've been sick since Christmas day and had so many things to catch up on this week. Oh, well!! At this point, I just want to get us all packed in time and keep us all well until the cruise!!


My biggest fear is getting a GI illness before the cruise. Here is lots of pixie dust that each and everyone of us is well and at our best on 1/16/10 :wizard:

[harleys mom]

Good morning all... It is less than two weeks away!!!! I only have six more days of work before we go so I am counting the days. Today I plan on finishing my door decs, and working on fish extender gifts... Is any one else out there a scrapbooker? I am going to be playing with my Cricut and could bring some icons if anyone needs some...

Here is a picture of our door and fish extender from two years ago if anyone needs ideas.... well maybe not.. I cant figure out how to insert a picture... I guess I will post them on my facebook page.

[RockiesLady]

Ohh..those extenders are super cute. :(. Sadly, I do not sew, am not crafty and have zero time between now and the cruise. The directions lost me at baste (no clue).

I checked ebay..nothing on there, that would have been my way. I hope my kids aren't sad by the red tote on the door. Ugh.

[RockiesLady]

Yipee...after reading the description of shoe holder I searched Ebay again. Found one! YIPEE. One less thing to worry about. I've got lists going like crazy to get everything done prior to cruise time.

I CANNOT WAIT!!

[hgon76]

Well the kids go back to school tomorrow (germ central!:sick:) Here's hoping they fight of those pesky viruses for a few more weeks! Honestly DD7 has usually had a couple of those by this time in the school year. She hasn't had one yet. I don't know whether to take that as a good sign (immune system is strong this year) or a bad one.......like she could catch something at any moment:confused:. I think I'll throw an extra sanitizer in her backpack for good measure:laughing:.

[unc-bsn]

Good morning all... It is less than two weeks away!!!! I only have six more days of work before we go so I am counting the days. Today I plan on finishing my door decs, and working on fish extender gifts... Is any one else out there a scrapbooker? I am going to be playing with my Cricut and could bring some icons if anyone needs some...

Here is a picture of our door and fish extender from two years ago if anyone needs ideas.... well maybe not.. I cant figure out how to insert a picture... I guess I will post them on my facebook page.

Yes, I am a scrapbooker!!!! Was going for an all day crop on New Year's Day but I was sick. What a bummer! I am still scrapping our trip to WDW last Jan.! Yikes am I behind now!! I would love to have a Cricut. Do you have the Disney cartridges???? Would love some icons if you have any spare!!!!!!! Thanks.

I am actually going on a scrapbook weekend retreat the w/e after we return from the cruise. Maybe I can catch up then!:) Gotta stay optimistic!

[unc-bsn]

Just focus on keeping everyone well. You will get by with whatever you pack!:goodvibes Never known anyone to underpack;)[/QUOTE]

You are right, I have certainly never underpacked. I'm the panic packer that throws in extra things right before closing the suitcase!!! And you're right, I usually come home with half of it untouched!:sad2: I'm going to try to do better this time!

[williamson_ja]

Never known anyone to underpack;)

My dh and I are certainly underpackers. I use everything I bring and usually forget to bring something that I needed. I can pack for a week at WDW in one carry-on bag. I have a feeling that I am going to have more luggage for this trip than I have EVER brought on a a trip before. Just looking at the space my dh suit will take up, plus his snorkel gear, regular clothes, dress shoes, etc. It seems that you just need more than the usual amount of packing for this kind of trip. I hope I can remember everything!!!:rotfl:

[AimeeJ]

Yipee...after reading the description of shoe holder I searched Ebay again. Found one! YIPEE. One less thing to worry about. I've got lists going like crazy to get everything done prior to cruise time.

I CANNOT WAIT!!

Glad you found something :banana:

Good morning all... It is less than two weeks away!!!! I only have six more days of work before we go so I am counting the days. Today I plan on finishing my door decs, and working on fish extender gifts... Is any one else out there a scrapbooker? I am going to be playing with my Cricut and could bring some icons if anyone needs some...

Here is a picture of our door and fish extender from two years ago if anyone needs ideas.... well maybe not.. I cant figure out how to insert a picture... I guess I will post them on my facebook page.

I love to scrapbook but I am old school. I stick to the basics: fiskers sissors, scrapbook paper and stickers. :flower3: All of this new fangled stuff is beyond me. Guess I'm getting old.

If you want to try to post a picture here just go to Tinypic or Photobucket and upload your picture then post the link. I like Tinypic because you can choose to size your picture for a web page so it is not too big.

[ltzol]

I think my FE may be too wide. I bought it at a local discount store and it's a really a Christmas card holder (cute snowman with pockets). It's probably about 9 inches wide and it's made of felt. Do you think I need to trim it up (if I even can) to make it fit? Ugh - just more to stress about:sad2:

[shellcruiser]

I think my FE may be too wide. I bought it at a local discount store and it's a really a Christmas card holder (cute snowman with pockets). It's probably about 9 inches wide and it's made of felt. Do you think I need to trim it up (if I even can) to make it fit? Ugh - just more to stress about:sad2:

I would take it and not stress! :hippie:

I'm going craft shopping today to determine what the FE gifts will be this time. :idea: Just got off of my 7 night stretch at work so creativity is at a minimum this morning. :eek: All of you participating in FE exchange should "be afraid, be very afraid" :lmao:

Kids are back in school :woohoo:and I'm off of work for 7 days:woohoo:... hoping to accomplish great things!!!

[Bunless]

Still no cruise documents...hopefully they'll be here by the end of the day.

I'm starting to stress, not because of the documents, or the cruise, but worrying about making sure everything is taken care of with the business for while I'm gone.

[williamson_ja]

I'm stressing about all that as well. I just finished making all the reservations for hotels and rental cars for before and after the trip yesterday. Usually I have stuff like that done months in advance! I am going to get out our bags and start packing tomorrow. There is so much to remember that I am going to spend more than my usual time on making sure it is all there.

[hgon76]

I get soooo stressed before a vacation. Just leaving the house, making sure mail is taking care of, heat is down, etc. The animals are a whole other issue. My dad is taking the dog for us & I was going to put the cat in boarding (for $150 for 9 days!:scared1:, DH says at that point we should just get a ticket for the cat to cruise as well:lmao:). Anyway after making the boarding arrangements & going to the vet to make sure all the stuff was up to date, the boarding place cancelled. Some kind of personal thing came up :confused3. My dad has a mean cat & can't take ours (I dont think the poor thing would survive:)). So I'm either going to bring her to my grandmothers & hope she gets along w/my grandmothers cat:hug:. Or my dads going to have to come over & feed mine while we're gone. I hate to have someone do that for a whole week even though he doesn't mind. I'm really just hoping the two cats can find a way to get along:love:. Oh I wish it could be as simple as leaving a bowl of food & water for everyday & she could take care of herself:laughing:.

[ljcrochet]

I'm boarding my dog since my dog sitter is coming on the cruise with us. I'm trying not to think about Cloe being boarded. Last time we cruised, i got a call from the boarding place. Not sure who I have down as an emergency contact, but hopeully Cloe will do okay with the no grass (she only likes to go on grass). I have been taking her to the boarding place for doggy day camp every other week hoping it will help her while we are away.

I started to pack. I have the evening wear for one of my girls all packed. Not sure about the other one, since she was reusing to try on dresses so I don't know what still fits. She is so hard to find clothing for since she is 32 pounds and 42 inches. Almost everything is too big and still too short.

[harleys mom]

Molly and Harley will be spending the week at Camp Grandma. Unfortunalty she is 6 hours away, so they will be spending the night with their "cousins" at Uncle Jims house till Grandma and Grandpa can pick them up on Saturday.They will be traveling part way of Thursday before we fly out on Saturday. They will be spoiled rotten from their best buddy Great Grandma. She spent several months with us this summer so she is looking forward to having Mo spend the afternoon sitting on her lap.

I think my parents neighbors think thye are running a kennel as they have my brothers three dogs this week while my brother is in Florida.

We have been lucky to never have to kennel our dogs, but on our next trip to Disney that is just starting to be planned, the entire family is taking the neices and nephews to Disney World in 2011. We will have 6 adults and 4 kids. But that means finding sitters for 7 dogs between all of us...:rotfl:

[pit303]

I get soooo stressed before a vacation. Just leaving the house, making sure mail is taking care of, heat is down, etc. The animals are a whole other issue. My dad is taking the dog for us & I was going to put the cat in boarding (for $150 for 9 days!:scared1:, DH says at that point we should just get a ticket for the cat to cruise as well:lmao:). Anyway after making the boarding arrangements & going to the vet to make sure all the stuff was up to date, the boarding place cancelled. Some kind of personal thing came up :confused3. My dad has a mean cat & can't take ours (I dont think the poor thing would survive:)). So I'm either going to bring her to my grandmothers & hope she gets along w/my grandmothers cat:hug:. Or my dads going to have to come over & feed mine while we're gone. I hate to have someone do that for a whole week even though he doesn't mind. I'm really just hoping the two cats can find a way to get along:love:. Oh I wish it could be as simple as leaving a bowl of food & water for everyday & she could take care of herself:laughing:.

We always leave our cats home. My DD or my brother in law come over every other day and checks food water and litter. Has worked out fine I actually think they get along better when we are not here because they don't have to fight for DH's lap!!:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[hgon76]

We always leave our cats home. My DD or my brother in law come over every other day and checks food water and litter. Has worked out fine I actually think they get along better when we are not here because they don't have to fight for DH's lap!!:rotfl2::rotfl2:
Yeah, looks like that's probably what's going to happen w/ us. I just get worried because our cat is such a cuddler & NEVER even sleeps at night by herself anywhere. She's always cuddled up to anyone she finds first on their bed:lovestruc. It's funny, wonder what they think (or if they think:confused3), when you leave them for that amount of time. I imagine it goes something like "gee, wonder if they're ever coming back?:confused3. Oh well, at least my food dish is taken care of:rotfl:."

[AimeeJ]

I think my FE may be too wide. I bought it at a local discount store and it's a really a Christmas card holder (cute snowman with pockets). It's probably about 9 inches wide and it's made of felt. Do you think I need to trim it up (if I even can) to make it fit? Ugh - just more to stress about:sad2:

Sounds cute! My FE is the same width so we may both hang a little crooked. :cutie:



We have a house full of animals. 3 dogs, a cat and a rabbit. All of us have never been away from home at the same time so this will be a new experience. The puppy is going to stay at my mother-in-law's to play with my sister-in-law's new puppy but everyone else will be staying home and a family friend will be taking care of them. I know our cat will be happy to have the house to his self. He will probably bully the dogs and rabbit to digging a tunnel under the house . . . That is what happens when you leave cats in charge.


I am so looking forward to meeting everyone in person soon.

[ltzol]

We just got a new puppy this summer and this is our first time leaving him! He will be going to a Doggie Resort (sounds nice, huh?) where they play with him 7 times a day and there are acres of fenced in outside areas. I figure he's not going to want to come home. That's good since Tom and I are telling everyone we're not coming back either. With all the snow I see out my window, living in a tiki hut in St. Thomas sounds heavenly (running water is over-rated:rotfl2:)

[shellcruiser]

That's good since Tom and I are telling everyone we're not coming back either. With all the snow I see out my window, living in a tiki hut in St. Thomas sounds heavenly (running water is over-rated:rotfl2:)

You may not have a bath tub, but at least the rum would be cheap and you would not need heat!!:rotfl2: Enough rum and nothing smells anyway:eek:

:rotfl::lmao:

Oh, Aimee, you are a brave soul leaving cats in charge... Given a full week they may even overthrow the government...

[hgon76]

That's good since Tom and I are telling everyone we're not coming back either. With all the snow I see out my window, living in a tiki hut in St. Thomas sounds heavenly (running water is over-rated:rotfl2:)
:lmao:I have to laugh because last year after a few Rum punches on St Martin (courtesy of Bernards;)), we had a full plan in effect to come home, go to home depot & buy windows/doors/etc for a couple of the abandoned/hurricane destroyed resorts on the island(there are TONS of them) & ship all the stuff over to St Martin to rebuild some of them to live. Open up a tiki bar for income. And homeschool the kids:rotfl:. We even talked to our tour guide, John, about it.(He was probably thinking "these dumb tourists":laughing:) Anyway that's when he told us the reason all of these building haven't been rebuilt is the owners have been fighting w/ the insurance companies for 10+ years about payment.:scared1: Such a shame.:sad2:And they're right on the beach!

[beek17]

Hi everyone. My family and I will be on this cruise as well. I have been reading the disboards and taking notes as this is our first cruise. We have done Disney World many times but never a cruise.

We are from Sheboygan, WI. My name is Ann (41 changing to 42 on board). My DH is Pat (48) and our kids are DS Nicholas (10 on the 1/14) and DD Karsyn (6).

[shellcruiser]

Hi everyone. My family and I will be on this cruise as well. I have been reading the disboards and taking notes as this is our first cruise. We have done Disney World many times but never a cruise.

We are from Sheboygan, WI. My name is Ann (41 changing to 42 on board). My DH is Pat (48) and our kids are DS Nicholas (10 on the 1/14) and DD Karsyn (6).


WELCOME! I'm sure you can use some warm weather. I can't imagine living in Winconsin in winter...:eek::rotfl:
When is your birthday? Think of all the folks happy to celebrate with you!

[beek17]

Mine is the 17th.

I'm checking the weather for the ports already. 80's sounds wonderful. Much better than the 22 degress we have right now.

[RockiesLady]

Hi everyone. My family and I will be on this cruise as well. I have been reading the disboards and taking notes as this is our first cruise. We have done Disney World many times but never a cruise.

We are from Sheboygan, WI. My name is Ann (41 changing to 42 on board). My DH is Pat (48) and our kids are DS Nicholas (10 on the 1/14) and DD Karsyn (6).

Welcome Ann! I am from Wisconsin as well, but now live just south of the border and am sadly now a FIB :(. I'm from the Milwaukee Area but have been up your way several times.

My daughter is also six, so I'm glad to hear she'll have a Midwestern Friend onboard. I took her skiing last night with windchills at ZERO...good lord...I'm ready for a cruise! We have been so frozen the past week I can't wait to just thaw out on this trip!

[OCD for WD]

Yeah, looks like that's probably what's going to happen w/ us. I just get worried because our cat is such a cuddler & NEVER even sleeps at night by herself anywhere. She's always cuddled up to anyone she finds first on their bed:lovestruc. It's funny, wonder what they think (or if they think:confused3), when you leave them for that amount of time. I imagine it goes something like "gee, wonder if they're ever coming back?:confused3. Oh well, at least my food dish is taken care of:rotfl:."

I have a cat and live by myself so she sleeps on my bed every night. But this past year I took a new job that required me to travel almost every week for 4 nights so she got used to the pet-sitter coming by to feed her every day or every other. After a few weeks I know she could care less if I ever came home because she KNEW her food dish was always taken care of! :rotfl:

[hgon76]

Soooo excited!:banana: I was just able to get the forecast for the day we arrive in Port Canaveral!! Which means..........it's very close to cruise time!:cloud9: And.........it showed 68 degrees for a high next Friday! Hopefully it will be the same temp or warmer at sailaway :genie:. After all the things on the evening news tonight about "unusually cold" & "record breaking lows" in the south, I was getting a little depressed that I'd be leaving New England weather to just end up in bitter cold FL.:confused3 I'll be checking the forecast tomorrow for sailaway party!:yay: 9 days til we sail off into the sunset:love: Hopefully the weather gods have mercy on us with harsh enough winters already!:thumbsup2

[harleys mom]

:woohoo:yeahhh. My brother just got back and it was in the 40's in Orlando. I will be happy for the upper sixties compared to the sinches of snow an teens I have in Indiana.

I also got a really good geal on priceline for the Country Inn and Suites. I am staying there the night before for $63 including taxes... This is over half price. I guess that means I get to buy the new purse I wanted....

[ltzol]

I have been obsessively checking the weather - so far so good! I used to work in TV so I know at least in Cleveland that anything forecast over 48 hours is just an educated guess - but it makes me feel better to look (and see 68 degrees:goodvibes).

Bought my magnet paper today - can you say "expensive"? Used a Michaels coupon so I am going back for more today - buying 1 pack (that holds 5 sheets) at a time may take awhile but I am cheap (frugal, thrifty... those sound better).

I also got some of those packing cubes from ebags - anyone ever use them? I hope they keep me organized.

[williamson_ja]

Weather.com says that it will be 73 degrees on Saturday, Jan. 16th!! That sounds fantastic right now! I can't believe it's getting so close. Now here's for hoping we have good weather in Denver when we fly out. lol. I don't need any snow delays!

[hgon76]

Weather.com says that it will be 73 degrees on Saturday, Jan. 16th!! That sounds fantastic right now! I can't believe it's getting so close. Now here's for hoping we have good weather in Denver when we fly out. lol. I don't need any snow delays!

the report I saw showed rain for next Sat.:guilty:. I hope not! I have been looking forward to the sailaway party & standing on deck 10 watching it for months now. It's still far enough away the weather could be wrong.:confused3 Ill take 73degrees, but I'll take a pass on the rain!

[RockiesLady]

It's a snow day here in Illinois today...expecting up to 11 inches of snow. Soooo.....we are all stuck home :(.

At least I can pack and dream of warmer weather in 9 days!!

[williamson_ja]

For me, a little rain will be fine. As long as it is clear during the sailaway party, I don't care what it does the rest of the day. Rain showers never last too long over there anyway. :)

[shellcruiser]

Bought my magnet paper today - can you say "expensive"? Used a Michaels coupon so I am going back for more today - buying 1 pack (that holds 5 sheets) at a time may take awhile but I am cheap (frugal, thrifty... those sound better).



I don't use the packing bags, but I do use big ziploc bags. When you roll and "burp" them they work very much like the vacumn bags. Also, keeps things dry when accidents happen. We once left on a cruise out of Baltimore in a downpour. I watched as the baggage handler threw Kari's canvas suitcase in a puddle of water. Thank goodness I had learned to pack in plastic bags. I actually learned this from a friend who had their suitcase land in the Amazon river of all places:scared1:

Weather.com says that it will be 73 degrees on Saturday, Jan. 16th!!

I'll take that!!! REPEAT after me...

Warm weather, tropical weather, warm weather, tropical weather...
Could be a mantra for the yoga class:rotfl:

[hgon76]

Bought my magnet paper today - can you say "expensive"? Used a Michaels coupon so I am going back for more today - buying 1 pack (that holds 5 sheets) at a time may take awhile but I am cheap (frugal, thrifty... those sound better).

I also got some of those packing cubes from ebags - anyone ever use them? I hope they keep me organized.

I just bought a "magnetic sheet" @ Michaels that I can cut out to the size of my pics. The I print the pics on "post-it" printing paper. Then just cut the magnet sheet to what I need. One sheet made all of my magnets for last year & this year. I got the packing cubes too. I really like them. I fit all of DD's clothes in one medium sized. Minus the princess gowns.

[pit303]

I just bought a "magnetic sheet" @ Michaels that I can cut out to the size of my pics. The I print the pics on "post-it" printing paper. Then just cut the magnet sheet to what I need. One sheet made all of my magnets for last year & this year. I got the packing cubes too. I really like them. I fit all of DD's clothes in one medium sized. Minus the princess gowns.

We just ordered the packing cubes will be using them for the 1st time. Also, got the shirt folder in two sizes we also use the vacum bags to save space.

[hgon76]

okay, so now I am going to be checking the weather every hour from now until next Friday;). Just checked it again and the rain forecast has disappeared and become 73 and mostly cloudy:yay:. Ummmmmm, I think I'd like to hold at that forecast please:love:. My Aunt and her family, who are cruising with us, are all home sick today:sick:. Her DD9 has been sick since the day after Christmas. Not consistently, but this is the 3rd antibiotic they've put her on to try and shake it. Hope the 3rd time's a charm:confused3
At least it happened this week and not next. I told her she needs to stay away from my house though:laughing:. 8 days left!:woohoo:

[RockiesLady]

Okay..for those of you who are experts or at least, experienced..

How many outfits do you pack for each person?

Ie: How many shorts/tops outfits?
How many dressier?

I started with my son and feel like I'm packing too much, but don't want to be left without enough things.

Is it convenient to do laundry on the ship?

Also, I feel like no matter what I do..everything always shows up wrinkled. For our dressier outfits..is it worth getting a travel iron?? Or, what do you all do for that?

[AimeeJ]

While you are all at the sail-a-way party in tanks and shorts in 73 degree weather, I'll be standing on deck with my sweater, longjohns and jacket on! :rotfl2: Maybe this cold snap will make me appriciate the lukewarm weather more.:rotfl:

Okay..for those of you who are experts or at least, experienced..

How many outfits do you pack for each person?

Ie: How many shorts/tops outfits?
How many dressier?

I started with my son and feel like I'm packing too much, but don't want to be left without enough things.

Is it convenient to do laundry on the ship?

Also, I feel like no matter what I do..everything always shows up wrinkled. For our dressier outfits..is it worth getting a travel iron?? Or, what do you all do for that?

We pack 2 pairs of shorts and a pair of jeans with tops, 2 cruise casual dinner wear, and our formal/semi-formal clothes. We find that so much time is spent in swimwear that for us this is just the right amount. The laundry is easy to use on board and an iron is available. I don't think you can have an iron in the room but I would love to have a travel steamer.

[Bunless]

Finally! The cruise documents came today.

[AimeeJ]

Finally! The cruise documents came today.

:banana::banana: I was begining to think I might have to pack you in our luggage to get you on board. Wonder what took so long?

[Bunless]

:banana::banana: I was begining to think I might have to pack you in our luggage to get you on board. Wonder what took so long?

No idea, but I had called that morning to find out where the were and the agent said that they had been sent out the day before--on Wednesday. Cutting a big short, aren't we?

[ljcrochet]

No idea, but I had called that morning to find out where the were and the agent said that they had been sent out the day before--on Wednesday. Cutting a big short, aren't we?
Glad you finally got it. I would have been going crazy. Not that I think we even need it to board.
I have to finish filling out my MIL's on board info. Then i think i'm done.
My girls evening wear is packed (i think. I might give some of the hems of the dresses a once over).

I'm trying to decide what to take for during the day. Do I want to wear all my disney t-shirts that I wear in disney? or not? Once I decide that it will be easier to pack.

[hgon76]

No idea, but I had called that morning to find out where the were and the agent said that they had been sent out the day before--on Wednesday. Cutting a big short, aren't we?

My aunt STILL hasn't gotten hers. DCL said they shipped them to the TA at the same time as mine, but I kind of find it hard to believe. From what I've seen on the boards, previous cruisers get them shipped to them first and 1st time cruisers after. She's a first time cruiser. The TA is looking for them now. She filled out all the paperwork, but she needs the luggage tags that have her room # on them so that when we hand them to the porter at the terminal, they get to her room. The DCL CM said that she could always get them at the airport from the Disney desk but we don't get to MCO til 10:30 at night:scared1:. We leave our house at 2:30 Friday afternoon for the airport to catch a 6:50 flight (Boston traffic on a Friday afternoon is horrific). Then fly to MCO, make our way down to Budget. Long day already! The last thing we're going to want to do is find the Disney desk and deal with that:sad2:. Hopefully they can just mail her the tags ASAP if the TA can't find them. Weather is still looking good!:thumbsup2

[pit303]

My aunt STILL hasn't gotten hers. DCL said they shipped them to the TA at the same time as mine, but I kind of find it hard to believe. From what I've seen on the boards, previous cruisers get them shipped to them first and 1st time cruisers after. She's a first time cruiser. The TA is looking for them now. She filled out all the paperwork, but she needs the luggage tags that have her room # on them so that when we hand them to the porter at the terminal, they get to her room. The DCL CM said that she could always get them at the airport from the Disney desk but we don't get to MCO til 10:30 at night:scared1:. We leave our house at 2:30 Friday afternoon for the airport to catch a 6:50 flight (Boston traffic on a Friday afternoon is horrific). Then fly to MCO, make our way down to Budget. Long day already! The last thing we're going to want to do is find the Disney desk and deal with that:sad2:. Hopefully they can just mail her the tags ASAP if the TA can't find them. Weather is still looking good!:thumbsup2

I have heard that you can also get them from the porter at the dock.

[hgon76]

I have heard that you can also get them from the porter at the dock.

Well that would be a little more convenient.

[cruisingseal]

Hi, all. So glad I found this forum. We will be joining you on January 16th. Will plan to meet at 3pm in the Promenade Lounge. . .Mom:cutie: & Dad :banana:(40 something) DD (14);) and DD (11):cheer2:

We have taken this exact cruise before as well as a 7 night Carnival. Prefer Disney.

One concern: We have never cruised in January. Will the water be warm enough for snorkeling in St. Maarten?:confused3

[hgon76]

Hi, all. So glad I found this forum. We will be joining you on January 16th. Will plan to meet at 3pm in the Promenade Lounge. . .Mom:cutie: & Dad :banana:(40 something) DD (14);) and DD (11):cheer2:

We have taken this exact cruise before as well as a 7 night Carnival. Prefer Disney.

One concern: We have never cruised in January. Will the water be warm enough for snorkeling in St. Maarten?:confused3

Yay!:yay: Welcome! Glad to see another teen onboard.

[hgon76]

So DCL wants to charge my aunt $50 to send her another set of luggage tags!:scared1: Wow! Guess they're made of gold or something. Been communicating via email with her so not sure if she's spoken to the TA yet. Hopefully she'll recieve them in the mail tomorrow.

[shellcruiser]

Hi, all. So glad I found this forum. We will be joining you on January 16th. Will plan to meet at 3pm in the Promenade Lounge. . .Mom:cutie: & Dad :banana:(40 something) DD (14);) and DD (11):cheer2:

We have taken this exact cruise before as well as a 7 night Carnival. Prefer Disney.

One concern: We have never cruised in January. Will the water be warm enough for snorkeling in St. Maarten?:confused3

Welcome!! :banana: Glad to see another DD-11.

We have been in Dec. and the water was fine. I don't think there is a problem with the weather that far south (except rain).
Castaway Cay is a different story. Water there was too cold for comfort in Dec. Of course, I live in NC- our midwestern and Canadian friends may disagree. When you live in sub-zero temperatures, Castaway Cay at 70degrees may seem like a heat wave. DH and I may be in for simply enjoying the views, atmosphere, and some land activities at CC.;)

[pit303]

Welcome!! :banana: Glad to see another DD-11.

We have been in Dec. and the water was fine. I don't think there is a problem with the weather that far south (except rain).
Castaway Cay is a different story. Water there was too cold for comfort in Dec. Of course, I live in NC- our midwestern and Canadian friends may disagree. When you live in sub-zero temperatures, Castaway Cay at 70degrees may seem like a heat wave. DH and I may be in for simply enjoying the views, atmosphere, and some land activities at CC.;)

We were there Nov 08 and March 09 both times sadly the water was too cold for me :eek: here is hoping this time it is better if not CC still has plenty to do.

[harleys mom]

I cruised with Dinsey this same week last year. The water was great except Castaway Key was chilly. It was okay once you got in, but the day was cool. The weather is saying it will be in the eighties in the Bahamas hat day so hopefully we get a good day.

I am gettingso ready to go. We just got 4 inches on snow and it is in the teens here. I only have three more days of work and we fly out on Friday so I will be spending my next three days off finishing my packing.

For those of you that are doing fishextneders, do you preteens consider themselves "kids" or do they like more grown up stuff...

[hgon76]

Just looked on weather.com & calling for rain again in PC on Saturday. I wish they'd make up their minds!:goodvibes And just make it sunny & warm! I'll even take warm & a little overcast.

[shellcruiser]

So DCL wants to charge my aunt $50 to send her another set of luggage tags!:scared1: Wow! Guess they're made of gold or something.
As long as she knows her room number they most certainly will tag them at the port. My concern there is if the airline is forwarding your luggage directly or if you will be handling it prior to the port. As long as you guys are handing it off at they port she should have no problem!:)

I cruised with Dinsey this same week last year. The water was great except Castaway Key was chilly. It was okay once you got in,
See, that's what I was refering to. You folks from Canada, the midwest, and the northeast are made of tough stuff!:thumbsup2



For those of you that are doing fishextneders, do you preteens consider themselves "kids" or do they like more grown up stuff...
Depends on the hour of the day:laughing: DD-11 can go from playing Barbies to sitting alone in her room with IPOD:confused3 I'm sure they will appreciate any little treasure.

[cruisingseal]

Welcome!! :banana: Glad to see another DD-11.

We have been in Dec. and the water was fine. I don't think there is a problem with the weather that far south (except rain).
Castaway Cay is a different story. Water there was too cold for comfort in Dec. Of course, I live in NC- our midwestern and Canadian friends may disagree. When you live in sub-zero temperatures, Castaway Cay at 70degrees may seem like a heat wave. DH and I may be in for simply enjoying the views, atmosphere, and some land activities at CC.;)

We live in Sanford! How about you?

[shellcruiser]

We live in Sanford! How about you?

We are in Clemmons, just west of Winston-Salem. I am (was) quite familar with Sanford. Spent 5 years on campus at Campbell Univ. The Taco Bell on 421 was my regular stop when driving back to CU every Sunday.:thumbsup2 In those days 59 cents bought a taco (39 if on special);) I sound like my parents..."remember when ____ only cost ____":rotfl2:

[harleys mom]

Good morning everyone... It is 8 degrees in Indiana today. My day will be spent packing and bundled up by the fireplace reading a good book or watching a movie. DH is almost packed. He just needs to pick up the dry cleaning and he will be set to go. He works 4 on 4 off so he goes back to work to night and is off on Thrusday to transport the girls to Grandmas...
I work 3 on 3 off so I go back Tuesday and then am off to fly out Firday. Luckly we live about 15 minutes form the airport so traveling wont be an issue.

[hgon76]

3 degrees outside my door right now w/ the wind:scared1:. But, on the bright side we are suppose to get up to the mid 20's.....YAY!:lmao: I am trying to keep up w/ the laundry this week so I'm continually doing that today, tomorrow, & the next........... I'm stalling right now because I need to get to the gym but it's just soooooooo cold outside I can't bring myself to go out! All I kept saying all day yesterday is "this time next week......":goodvibes I can't believe it's finally here! Got a good book for my DS yesterday " The Blind Side" (the one the movie is based on). Well I started reading it & I can't put it down. Still looking for a good book for vacation. Don't want anything sad or deep. Just a funny/upbeat good read. Thinking "Too Fat To Fish" by Artie Lange. I'm a huge Howard Stern fan & have been wanting to read it but no time. What better time than on vacation. 5 more days!!!

[harleys mom]

I am planning on reading Wicked.. but am so tempted to start it. I saw the movie Blind Side and was wanting to read the book.

[shellcruiser]

Funny you guys are dicussing literature to take on ship. I went to the used book store and picked up five $1.00 Nora Roberts romace books that I haven't read. No worries about the books being too deep for vacation:rotfl2: Not sure if I can even refer to it as literature, but they are fun.:dance3:

[OCD for WD]

I am planning on reading Wicked.. but am so tempted to start it. I saw the movie Blind Side and was wanting to read the book.

Have you seen the show? If you have just be forewarned that the book is MUCH darker than the show. I read the book first and almost didn't want to go see it afterward because I really didn't like the book. Some parts were just SO weird!! But I've now seen Wicked on Broadway (well, traveling...) about 5 times I loved it so much! :love:

[harleys mom]

I havn't seen the musical, but love the sound track. I have heard really good things about the book so I thought I would give it a try. I am also taking Twilight. Have tried several times to start it, and never really got into it.

I am planning on spending a lot of time by the water with my IPOD and a good book....

[Bunless]

Funny you guys are dicussing literature to take on ship. I went to the used book store and picked up five $1.00 Nora Roberts romace books that I haven't read. No worries about the books being too deep for vacation:rotfl2: Not sure if I can even refer to it as literature, but they are fun.:dance3:

Same here, but not Nora Roberts, I like my trashy-romance to have a sci-fit/fantasy twist.

Today I have to try on my swimsuits to make sure they fit. Wish me luck!

[pit303]

I havn't seen the musical, but love the sound track. I have heard really good things about the book so I thought I would give it a try. I am also taking Twilight. Have tried several times to start it, and never really got into it.

I am planning on spending a lot of time by the water with my IPOD and a good book....

Saw the musical loved it I have never tried to read the book. Keep trying with Twilight I had the same problem but once I stayed with it couldn't put it down or the rest of them.

My reading this cruise is to finish the 2nd of Nora Roberts bride series and either #3 in the True Blood series or second in James Patterson's womens' murder club can't decide.

DH is upstairs now watching football and getting his clothes together He is just as bad as me and we are determined this trip to limit ourselves to one suitcase each :scared1::scared1: not sure if that's going to work!! I always end up bringing clothes home that didn't get worn and I end up washing:laundy: and repeating the favorites

[shellcruiser]

Same here, but not Nora Roberts, I like my trashy-romance to have a sci-fit/fantasy twist.

Today I have to try on my swimsuits to make sure they fit. Wish me luck!

Well to tell the whole truth I also picked up Christine Feehan, and Laurel Hamilton books too. So, yeah, I like the fantasy stuff. Pretty much all of Nora Roberts that I have read have some sci-fi-ish twist too.

Hope you were pleased with your swimsuits. For mine to actually "fit" is a fantasy:lmao: (or would that be sci-fi :scared1:)

[ljcrochet]

Same here, but not Nora Roberts, I like my trashy-romance to have a sci-fit/fantasy twist.
!
Have your read Nora Roberts J.D. Robb in death series. That is trashy-romance with a sci-fi twist.
I don't know what books i'm taking yet. A friend just gave me a bunch of Danielle Steele books Grisham, and a few other paperback books. Trying to decided if any of them are good to take.

[AimeeJ]

I just finished reading A Lion Among Men, the third book in the Wicked series. I really enjoyed Wicked but I hated Son of a Witch. This last one was just OK. I'll be stopping by the bookstore Monday but I have no idea what I'll get. I guess I'll see what jumps off the shelf at me.

I am so tired of being cold, I can't wait for some warm weather!!!!

[Bunless]

Well to tell the whole and Laurel Hamilton books too. If you want trashy, that's the way to go! ...and I say that while looking at my bookcase filled with every single one of her books in hard back.

Hope you were pleased with your swimsuits. For mine to actually "fit" is a fantasy:lmao: (or would that be sci-fi :scared1:) Two fit, but I want a third one that's a bikini. Or, DH would like it.

Have your read Nora Roberts J.D. Robb in death series. That is trashy-romance with a sci-fi twist.
I don't know what books i'm taking yet. A friend just gave me a bunch of Danielle Steele books Grisham, and a few other paperback books. Trying to decided if any of them are good to take.

I haven't read those, but I'm always up for suggestions!

[williamson_ja]

Have you seen the show? If you have just be forewarned that the book is MUCH darker than the show. I read the book first and almost didn't want to go see it afterward because I really didn't like the book. Some parts were just SO weird!! But I've now seen Wicked on Broadway (well, traveling...) about 5 times I loved it so much! :love:

Glad to see another Wicked fan on the cruise!! We are huge fans. Have all the music memorized... sing to it while cleaning the house. LOVED seeing the play. Have to agree on the books, though. Kinda weird and dark. :confused3 You may find me jogging along in the gym to various Wicked tunes during the cruise. If you see someone working out and they start singing, "No one mourns the Wicked" out of the blue.... it very well could be me. :rotfl:

[harleys mom]

We got Palo's!!!! I just happened to go onto the Disney Site tonight to reveiw
our excursion choices and there was one opening on Monday night. Of course I snapped it up...:tinker: Isn't Pixie dust great!!!! Now we need to decide wether to drive to the airport to go home or to take Disney transport.

[pit303]

We got Palo's!!!! I just happened to go onto the Disney Site tonight to reveiw
our excursion choices and there was one opening on Monday night. Of course I snapped it up...:tinker: Isn't Pixie dust great!!!! Now we need to decide wether to drive to the airport to go home or to take Disney transport.

Congrat's on getting Palo!! We love Palo:worship: would eat there every night if we could

We also got Pixie dusted we got upgraded from a CAT 10 to CAT 8 we were in SPH 5024 got upgraded to 6524 :thumbsup2

[OCD for WD]

Congrat's on getting Palo!! We love Palo:worship: would eat there every night if we could

We also got Pixie dusted we got upgraded from a CAT 10 to CAT 8 we were in SPH 5024 got upgraded to 6524 :thumbsup2

How/when did you find out about the upgrade??

[pit303]

How/when did you find out about the upgrade??

I just checked about an hour ago to see if there were anymore Palo reservations available quess I will have to check on board

[OCD for WD]

I just checked about an hour ago to see if there were anymore Palo reservations available quess I will have to check on board

When you just checked for Palo is that when you found out your room was upgraded? No one notified you?

[brennanavery]

Congrats to you! I finally have a cabin assignment. We are in a cat. 9 with a window! Upgrade from cat. 12 gty! :yay:

[pit303]

When you just checked for Palo is that when you found out your room was upgraded? No one notified you?

Nobody notified us just was checking still hoping to upgrade at the port for a balcony room :goodvibes:goodvibes

[OCD for WD]

We also got Pixie dusted we got upgraded from a CAT 10 to CAT 8 we were in SPH 5024 got upgraded to 6524 :thumbsup2

Just checked on line and DITTO!!! Almost exactly, lol! Upgraded from CAT 10 to 8... SPH to deck 7 outside! Now just trying to make sure the rest of the family is right there too...

[hgon76]

Nobody notified us just was checking still hoping to upgrade at the port for a balcony room :goodvibes:goodvibes

So what happens to your bags if you do upgrade @ port? Never thought about that. Your luggage tags have your name & rm# on them. If the porter takes the bags @ the curb & you upgrade inside, how do they know to bring your bags to your new room? I'm sure they have some sort of system but I never really thought about it. Well I guess it really doesn't matter too much that my aunt didn't get her tags. Seems like they have ways of figuring it out anyway.

[OCD for WD]

So what happens to your bags if you do upgrade @ port? Never thought about that. Your luggage tags have your name & rm# on them. If the porter takes the bags @ the curb & you upgrade inside, how do they know to bring your bags to your new room? I'm sure they have some sort of system but I never really thought about it. Well I guess it really doesn't matter too much that my aunt didn't get her tags. Seems like they have ways of figuring it out anyway.

I'm assuming they go by the bar code information and not the actual number. But that's just an assumption. If not, I just hope whoever gets my bags appreciates all the shoes I packed for them! :rotfl:

[beek17]

We are finishing our packing and checking the weather. It looks like we'll have warm weather, at least to us! It's going to warm up here too. It should be 34 when we leave Milwaukee.

Rockies Lady, I told my daughter that there would be another 6 year old from the area on the cruise and she is very excited to meet your daughter.

[ltzol]

We got dusted too:wizard::banana:! I was going to check for an upgrade at port, but found out today that we were upgraded (cat 9 to cat 6) room 6562! SOOOO Happy!!

[hgon76]

WOW! They must've had a hard time filling our ship. Looks like EVERYONE got an upgrade! Even w/ the "kids sail free" promo? Guess this really gives some insight into the state of our economy.

[hgon76]

Just checked on line and DITTO!!! Almost exactly, lol! Upgraded from CAT 10 to 8... SPH to deck 7 outside! Now just trying to make sure the rest of the family is right there too...
Were they able to move everyone? You sure had a big crew to maneuver.

[williamson_ja]

WOW! They must've had a hard time filling our ship. Looks like EVERYONE got an upgrade! Even w/ the "kids sail free" promo? Guess this really gives some insight into the state of our economy.

I didn't know people got the kids sail free on this cruise. I thought it was only for 3-4 night cruises or Med. hmm:confused3 That's okay because I didn't want to bring the kids on this one anyway. :rotfl: I'm happy with our upgrade from a 12 GTY to a cat 9 big porthole.:banana:

[ltzol]

It was a special pin code... that was essentially the thing that got us to book the cruise in the first place. I got the pin code in my email and convinced my husband we couldn't pass it up!:thumbsup2

Now instead of a romantic weekend in Mexico for his 40th bday we are taking the kiddies on a cruise!:laughing:

[pit303]

So what happens to your bags if you do upgrade @ port? Never thought about that. Your luggage tags have your name & rm# on them. If the porter takes the bags @ the curb & you upgrade inside, how do they know to bring your bags to your new room? I'm sure they have some sort of system but I never really thought about it. Well I guess it really doesn't matter too much that my aunt didn't get her tags. Seems like they have ways of figuring it out anyway.

We have upgraded a couple of times at the port our room steward usually will go get your luggage and anything that is in the old room for you.

I just got a note from TA about the room change and she said to change the room number on our luggage tags Boy will that get confusing if we get an upgrade at the port!!:scared1::scared1:

[OCD for WD]

Were they able to move everyone? You sure had a big crew to maneuver.

Yep! We ALL got moved!! And we're closer together now than we were before - so excited!!:cool1:

[hgon76]

Yep! We ALL got moved!! And we're closer together now than we were before - so excited!!:cool1:

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[4Goofys4Dis]

We got dusted too:wizard::banana:! I was going to check for an upgrade at port, but found out today that we were upgraded (cat 9 to cat 6) room 6562! SOOOO Happy!!

HEE HEE - that was our room before we were upgraded to a cat. 4 :lmao: its like musical rooms! :banana:

[swimchick1984]

We were upgraded to a cat 6 from a cat 9 :cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:. Wahoo that just mad my day. Tommrow is the last day of work until I go on leave and we leave for Florida.

[AimeeJ]

The good news is if you got an upgrade and can't find your luggage, just ask a fellow DISer. :lmao: Maybe we should start a list of luggage discriptions.;)

Seriously, the porters have the current manifest and can give you a luggage tag with the correct room number. If you upgrade at the port, I use to recomend to check outside your old room number only because you luggage would most likely go there first and then get moved. You will get it faster if you check yourself sometimes.

For those of you with teens, how do you handle homework? Our school has the 9wk block system where they do a year's worth of work in one semester. I'm thinking we are going to have to get an internet package and check the assignments daily. :headache: I know DD is looking forward to that. :upsidedow

[Bunless]

Found a swim suit, and it wasn't a terrible experience!

Now I need a sarong. Well, I don't NEED one, but I don't care for my old one either. Cost Plus won't get them again until March. I'm going to try the Hawaiian store near where I work out, just walking in there makes me feel like I've gained some Vitamin-D.

[shellcruiser]

Congrat's on getting Palo!! We love Palo:worship: would eat there every night if we could

We also got Pixie dusted we got upgraded from a CAT 10 to CAT 8 we were in SPH 5024 got upgraded to 6524 :thumbsup2

Just checked on line and DITTO!!! Almost exactly, lol! Upgraded from CAT 10 to 8... SPH to deck 7 outside! Now just trying to make sure the rest of the family is right there too...

I just want to be upgraded to you guys "old" SPH rooms:goodvibes

We are currently in a cat 9 (upgraded from 12) :banana: Can I request a backward move when I'm getting the upgrade free? The old saying "beggars can't be choosers" comes to mind.

[ltzol]

Hey 4goofy4dis - I'll let you know if I get any of your luggage:thumbsup2

Only one more school day for the kids and then we are off to (hopefully) sunny Florida!!:goodvibes

[4Goofys4Dis]

Hey 4goofy4dis - I'll let you know if I get any of your luggage:thumbsup2



I may not have any luggage as I have not packed yet :scared1: I have been working day and night to finish a proposal I am working on by tonight so that we can leave tomorrow!! :headache:

If anything shows up that isn't yours PLEASE send it my way...I'll be the one with nothing to wear!! :lmao:

[shellcruiser]

I may not have any luggage as I have not packed yet :scared1: I have been working day and night to finish a proposal I am working on by tonight so that we can leave tomorrow!! :headache:

If anything shows up that isn't yours PLEASE send it my way...I'll be the one with nothing to wear!! :lmao:

Thank goodness you have a clothing optional beach option in St. Marten.:rotfl2:

[OCD for WD]

Thank goodness you have a clothing optional beach option in St. Marten.:rotfl2:

Haha! We may all have to be left there! :rotfl:

Of course, I can think of worse places to be left... :thumbsup2

[pit303]

I am still trying to pack!! Why can't I get past always being last minute?? And of course trying to pack way to much but hate to leave anything home.

[harleys mom]

I have the same problem... I have stuff spread all over the guest room, but nothing actually in a suit case.
My husband has to take the dogs to Fort Wayne tommrow and I have to work all day so I guess I will be packing when I get home.... We fly out on Friday in the afternoon, so at least I can finish in the morning. I am really trying to pack lighter but it not working...

[AimeeJ]

My last night at work before the cruise! :cool1: Only 9.5 more hours to go. :thumbsup2

I have my FE gifts packed but that is it. I'll be doing laundry and packing tomarrow night/Friday. When my Dad flies in Friday night it will really feel like vacation has begun.

[brennanavery]

Don't feel bad. I have not started packing for myself or the 3 kids. :rotfl: Husband is in charge of packing for himself. We don't leave til Friday afternoon so I keep thinking I have plenty of time. I am always a last minute packer! I figure how hard can it be to throw some shorts, shirts and a swimsuit (plus a few dressier items) together! I'm always running around at the last minute too! Go figure.

[ltzol]

I'm getting there... about 75% packed. Dog gets dropped off at the "pet resort" tonight (why am I a little sad about that? I'm sure he'll have fun...)
Kids are excited because today was the last "wake up" before we are waking up to go to the airport. Tomorrow at this time we will be at Hopkins, waiting for our 9am flight!

[swimchick1984]

I leave for vacation in 8.5 hours. I am so excited.

I am excited tommrow we are going to universal.

[williamson_ja]

We leave tomorrow morning. So excited!! I am almost packed. Got to throw in the few last things... toothbrush, makeup bag, etc. Is it really almost here? I won't be able to sleep for excitement tonight. lol

[hgon76]

I think I'm packed??? :lmao: Honestly, I've been doing it little by little for months now & I can't remember if I packed some things. Guess sometimes it doesn't pay to start early.;). So working all day then going to do a last minute sweep of the suitcases to make sure we're all set. Especially DS14, I packed most of his stuff but left it up to him to pack shorts, underwear, etc. Knowing him he'll completely forget the underwear:lmao:. Teenage boys, gotta love 'em! Car is picking us up for the airport tomorrow @ 2:30pm. Flight at 6:50! I can't believe it's here:worship:.