Mickey's So Long Summer Cruise 2.0

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Remember the Magic... August 29, 2009.

[My4PhillyGirls]

Michele,

My mom would be so proud of you:rotfl2:

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Michele,

My mom would be so proud of you:rotfl2:

Joe

I'm proud of me for staying out of prison!

Welcome Aboard!

[gottolovedisney]

I'm proud of me for staying out of prison!

Welcome Aboard!

Hey!!!!
Am remembering our beautiful weather and wishing I was on the magic right now!! Wish I had an animal towel and my piece of chocolate on my pillow!

[My4PhillyGirls]

I'm proud of me for staying out of prison!

Welcome Aboard!

Do you know any jewelry shops in Nassau:confused3 My Michelle will be looking for an upgrade of those blue diamonds by next summer or should I wait until 2012 and take the Fantasy back to St. Marteen:thumbsup2

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Do you know any jewelry shops in Nassau:confused3 My Michelle will be looking for an upgrade of those blue diamonds by next summer or should I wait until 2012 and take the Fantasy back to St. Marteen:thumbsup2

Joe

Nassau stinks for shopping. Way over priced! Tell her we'll hold out together until 2012. No guarentees I'll make it! I'll probably need therapy by then!

Oh wait... I work right across the street from the diamond district, I can start taking orders now! LOL $$$$

[My4PhillyGirls]

Nassau stinks for shopping. Way over priced! Tell her we'll hold out together until 2012. No guarentees I'll make it! I'll probably need therapy by then!

Oh wait... I work right across the street from the diamond district, I can start taking orders now! LOL $$$$

But your jeweler in St. Marteen will go out of business:)

Joe

[Cigy7]

Here I am

Okay all screwed up now I need to order 2 different wristbands for threads. This will be great big gang war on deck 9 3pm. Be there behind he Mickey pool No weapons !!!!! LOL

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Here I am

Okay all screwed up now I need to order 2 different wristbands for threads. This will be great big gang war on deck 9 3pm. Be there behind he Mickey pool No weapons !!!!! LOL

We only have 8 posts... leave it to you Michael to bring a little Jersey to the thread!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

But your jeweler in St. Marteen will go out of business:)

Joe

I wouldn't worry about my guy in St. Marteen, he'll be just fine... We're booked with DCL for this August, but the price is crazy for 5 days. I can save $2k by switching to Carnival Dream. 7 night cruise, brand new ship and it's double the size of the Magic. Guess where it goes... St. Marteen!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

http://www.meyerwerft.com/page.asp?lang=e&main=2&subs=0&did=826

[Mojodisney]

Hi All!! Trying to convince Tim we need another Disney Cruise. E (8) asks me every night what she should dream about and I tell her Disney Cruise. She is working on Dad too :)

[gottolovedisney]

I wouldn't worry about my guy in St. Marteen, he'll be just fine... We're booked with DCL for this August, but the price is crazy for 5 days. I can save $2k by switching to Carnival Dream. 7 night cruise, brand new ship and it's double the size of the Magic. Guess where it goes... St. Marteen!

Carnival doesnt let you bring on your own alcohol, so the 2k you save would only end up going toward your bar bill!

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hi All!! Trying to convince Tim we need another Disney Cruise. E (8) asks me every night what she should dream about and I tell her Disney Cruise. She is working on Dad too :)

Remind him that the gang is getting back together again to enjoy the new shiip and the improvements to CC.

Joe

[Cigy7]

Hi All!! Trying to convince Tim we need another Disney Cruise. E (8) asks me every night what she should dream about and I tell her Disney Cruise. She is working on Dad too :)

Hey Mo !!!!!
Sorry I missed you in NY. Tell Tim to get his *** to PALO !! We got some catching up to do about our Holiday season :confused3:confused3

[My4PhillyGirls]

Here I am

Okay all screwed up now I need to order 2 different wristbands for threads. This will be great big gang war on deck 9 3pm. Be there behind he Mickey pool No weapons !!!!! LOL

Hey Cigy7,

Remind me not to wear a DCL shirt if I come to your cabin to pickup wristbands so you won't confuse me for a CM:rotfl:

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Hi All!! Trying to convince Tim we need another Disney Cruise. E (8) asks me every night what she should dream about and I tell her Disney Cruise. She is working on Dad too :)

Mojo... Welcome Friend!

You twist, pull, poke, torture... do whatever it takes to get that man on this cruise.

If he says no... you and Elizabeth come with us! I can start selling old Coach bags on Ebay to pay for your trip!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Carnival doesnt let you bring on your own alcohol, so the 2k you save would only end up going toward your bar bill!

Funny girl! I can drink water... then die!

I think we're booking Carnival... Mikayla wants to go on the boat on the commercial, the one that smells good. LOL

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Men... Let this be a lesson to you...

Dateline: Long Island, NY

Wife testifies in husband's murder trial...

Diane DiMartino had forgotten about the bounced check that dashed her family's plans for a Disney cruise until she heard Thursday's testimony about thousands of dollars in bad checks at the murder trial of of her husband.

On the morning of Oct. 20, 2008, James DiMartino of Nesconset learned he might have to scrap the cruise plans because a check bounced... cut to the chase... he's dead now.

[My4PhillyGirls]

Men... Let this be a lesson to you...

Dateline: Long Island, NY

Wife testifies in husband's murder trial...

Diane DiMartino had forgotten about the bounced check that dashed her family's plans for a Disney cruise until she heard Thursday's testimony about thousands of dollars in bad checks at the murder trial of of her husband.

On the morning of Oct. 20, 2008, James DiMartino of Nesconset learned he might have to scrap the cruise plans because a check bounced... cut to the chase... he's dead now.

That's why we use the plastic:rotfl:

Joe

[gottolovedisney]

Men... Let this be a lesson to you...

Dateline: Long Island, NY

Wife testifies in husband's murder trial...

Diane DiMartino had forgotten about the bounced check that dashed her family's plans for a Disney cruise until she heard Thursday's testimony about thousands of dollars in bad checks at the murder trial of of her husband.

On the morning of Oct. 20, 2008, James DiMartino of Nesconset learned he might have to scrap the cruise plans because a check bounced... cut to the chase... he's dead now.

I don't think the woman should be punished for this! :rotfl2:

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

From CNN:

Fake front page brings paper Disney dollars, debate

Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- At first glance of Friday's Los Angeles Times, you might think the Mad Hatter has taken over the newspaper.

Johnny Depp's colorful character in Disney's new film "Alice in Wonderland" dominates a faked front page, which includes the paper's traditional flag and two stories that appeared in the paper last month.

Los Angeles Times spokesman John Conroy said the "cover-wrap" was an "unusual opportunity to stretch the usual boundaries and design an innovative ad designed to create buzz."

Roy Peter Clark, a senior journalism scholar at the Poynter Institute, said tough economic times and lower ads sales have forced newspapers to tear down the ethics wall that separated a paper's front page from advertisers.

"The wall became in recent years a fence, but the Los Angeles Times has created a swinging gate," Clark said.

"What offends my traditional sensibilities is the notion that you would be willing to deceive the reader into thinking that this was the actual front page," Clark said.

Although Conroy said readers would not be confused by the fake front, several journalists in CNN's Los Angeles bureau did not immediately realize that the real front page was inside.

A Times reader who works for a movie marketing company in Hollywood said he felt deceived by the ad. He asked not to be identified because his company, which was not involved in the Disney campaign, deals with the newspaper.

"We propose these kinds of ads all the time but have never gotten them approved," he said. "I don't always agree with what we do."

He estimated that the ad would cost "well over $100,000."

Conroy would not disclose the price, but he said, "Our front page section is our most valued real estate. The ad was priced accordingly."

The use of real newspaper stories, published previously in the newspaper, to make the ad appear to be a real front page is another issue, Clark said.

"I'm particularly nervous about them running fake stories that are really real stories," he said. "That seems like a misappropriation of the journalism in the newspaper."

An online search revealed that the article on the left column -- headlined "To take reins on health proposal" -- was a slightly altered version of a story written by Tribune Co. Washington reporter Noam Levey. It was published February 18.

The second article, appearing on the right column of the Disney ad, was headlined "Major Afghan Figure Caught." The original story was published February 19, with the bylines of Times foreign correspondent Laura King and Moscow bureau chief Alex Rodriguez.

"If I had written one of those stories, I would be pissed," Clark said.

CNN has received no response from e-mails and calls to the three journalists.

Although they may not be pleased with their work being used in a movie ad -- without the byline -- they have jobs while many of their co-workers have been laid off.

The Tribune Publishing Co., the paper's parent, has ordered several rounds of staff cuts at its newspapers and bureau in recent years. Some have left in protest of changes in editorial practices aimed at boosting revenue, Clark said.

"There's been one editor after another that's walked out the door because they didn't want to cave in to pressure from the top to do the wrong thing," Clark said.

What he might have objected to five years ago, he could now accept it helps papers survive, Clark said. But not if it confuses editorial content with ads, he said.

"Every time I see a big ad in my local newspaper I send up a little cheer," he said.

When HBO paid the newspaper for a wrap-around ad last summer, for the vampire series "True Blood," it was not mixed with the flag or editorial content.

The Los Angeles Times drew criticism in April when it sold NBC the right column of its front page, where a lead story is normally placed. The network used the space to advertise the debut of its "Southland" series.

[My4PhillyGirls]

I don't want to go to work tomorrow:sad1: At least the weather is getting warmer:thumbsup2

Joe

[gottolovedisney]

Remember during Thanksgiving time when a few of the "turkey gang" joined our thread? Turns out they continued with their former thread as well, saying that the 8/16 thread did not feel like "home". So there are other rebel posters out there!
Hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather!

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hey guys I have to vent.

I saw a 42" HD tv on sale on HSN Presidents' Day and had to have it. On 2/18 it arrives but it obviously it has been opened before so I call them and ask to return it. They tell me that manufacturer has to send a shipping label because the tv should have been new. HSN promises to hold a tv for me and will ship when I send the tv back to the manufacturer.

10 days and several calls go by before they pick the tv up. Four days later UPS says it has arrived back at the manufacturer. Now HSN calls and says that my tv is on back order and that it should come in after April 9th:scared1:

I can cancel if I want for a $5.00 coupon that I must use in 30 days:confused3

I called and cancelled taking this as a sign that I didn't need it:thumbsup2

The funniest part is that the tv that I was replacing stopped cutting off when I increased the brightness of the screen.

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

I don't want to go to work tomorrow:sad1: At least the weather is getting warmer:thumbsup2

Joe

A beautiful day here today. I might pull a lounge chair out of the shed and throw it on the deck.

Can I pretend I'm on deck 9? Will someone please bring me a drink!! What's the UV index? I need sun!! I look like a vampire!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Remember during Thanksgiving time when a few of the "turkey gang" joined our thread? Turns out they continued with their former thread as well, saying that the 8/16 thread did not feel like "home". So there are other rebel posters out there!
Hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather!

I was lurking the other day. OMG!!! Blah, blah, blah... I can't take all that sappy, sticky, sweet fakeness! You know I'm a rebel... with a cause!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Hey guys I have to vent.

I saw a 42" HD tv on sale on HSN Presidents' Day and had to have it. On 2/18 it arrives but it obviously it has been opened before so I call them and ask to return it. They tell me that manufacturer has to send a shipping label because the tv should have been new. HSN promises to hold a tv for me and will ship when I send the tv back to the manufacturer.

10 days and several calls go by before they pick the tv up. Four days later UPS says it has arrived back at the manufacturer. Now HSN calls and says that my tv is on back order and that it should come in after April 9th:scared1:

I can cancel if I want for a $5.00 coupon that I must use in 30 days:confused3

I called and cancelled taking this as a sign that I didn't need it:thumbsup2

The funniest part is that the tv that I was replacing stopped cutting off when I increased the brightness of the screen.

Joe

Joe, that's crazy. You're right, it was a sign you didn't need a new tv. You should be doing the honey-do list instead of watching the **** tube!!!:lmao:

[gottolovedisney]

Hey guys I have to vent.

I saw a 42" HD tv on sale on HSN Presidents' Day and had to have it. On 2/18 it arrives but it obviously it has been opened before so I call them and ask to return it. They tell me that manufacturer has to send a shipping label because the tv should have been new. HSN promises to hold a tv for me and will ship when I send the tv back to the manufacturer.

10 days and several calls go by before they pick the tv up. Four days later UPS says it has arrived back at the manufacturer. Now HSN calls and says that my tv is on back order and that it should come in after April 9th:scared1:

I can cancel if I want for a $5.00 coupon that I must use in 30 days:confused3

I called and cancelled taking this as a sign that I didn't need it:thumbsup2

The funniest part is that the tv that I was replacing stopped cutting off when I increased the brightness of the screen.

Joe

For all of your inconvenience, they only gave you a $5.00 coupon?!? How crappy was that!

[gottolovedisney]

dont know if this is a really good deal or not, but found this on travel zoo


$286 -- Weeklong pass to Disney Theme Parks in Orlando*
Last Update: 3/10/2010, 3:10 AM ET
Orlando


Travel dates: 2010


By Travelzoo Staff

This spring and summer Disney World offers a seven-day hopper pass available for just $286 and valid for unlimited entry in to all four Disney parks. That's only $41 per day. Considering that a one-day ticket to just one of the parks is $84, this hopper pass saves more than 50% OFF the daily rate.

Great for individuals and families, this ticket is extremely flexible and allows guests to enjoy Walt Disney World at their own pace. Over a week’s time, visit the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Need a day just to relax? No worries, the ticket is good for seven consecutive days.

Ticket packages to Disney World parks are also available depending for other lengths of stay.

Click here for information and to purchase tickets on Disney’s Web site.

Travelzoo Tip: Now through May 16, The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival takes place and is free as part of admission to Epcot.

Walt Disney World


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[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

dont know if this is a really good deal or not, but found this on travel zoo


$286 -- Weeklong pass to Disney Theme Parks in Orlando*
Last Update: 3/10/2010, 3:10 AM ET
Orlando


Travel dates: 2010


By Travelzoo Staff

This spring and summer Disney World offers a seven-day hopper pass available for just $286 and valid for unlimited entry in to all four Disney parks. That's only $41 per day. Considering that a one-day ticket to just one of the parks is $84, this hopper pass saves more than 50% OFF the daily rate.

Great for individuals and families, this ticket is extremely flexible and allows guests to enjoy Walt Disney World at their own pace. Over a week’s time, visit the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Need a day just to relax? No worries, the ticket is good for seven consecutive days.

Ticket packages to Disney World parks are also available depending for other lengths of stay.

Click here for information and to purchase tickets on Disney’s Web site.

Travelzoo Tip: Now through May 16, The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival takes place and is free as part of admission to Epcot.

Walt Disney World


E-mail to a friend

Wow, that does sound like a good deal. I've heard about these offers online. But, never tried one. I would avoid ebay!

We're going to WDW in August for a week before our cruise. I have no clue how much we're paying for tickets (I probably should check). I know we had to buy a one day park pass for the three of us to get a pacakge deal. If anyone is interested... we booked Wilderness Lodge Club Level for 40% off a night. Now, that's a deal!!!

If you've been thinking about a trip to WDW I would act soon. The deals and steals we've seen the last two years will be going away next year in my opinion. Last week Bank of America upgraded Disney from neutral to buy based on expectations for 2011. I don't think we'll see 4/3 deals, 40% off or free dinning again for quite some time.

p.s.... Joe, QVC has a tv on sale today!!!!:lmao::lmao:

Hey Cigy7, don't post too much, you're bugging us!

[My4PhillyGirls]

Wow, that does sound like a good deal. I've heard about these offers online. But, never tried one. I would avoid ebay!

We're going to WDW in August for a week before our cruise. I have no clue how much we're paying for tickets (I probably should check). I know we had to buy a one day park pass for the three of us to get a pacakge deal. If anyone is interested... we booked Wilderness Lodge Club Level for 40% off a night. Now, that's a deal!!!

If you've been thinking about a trip to WDW I would act soon. The deals and steals we've seen the last two years will be going away next year in my opinion. Last week Bank of America upgraded Disney from neutral to buy based on expectations for 2011. I don't think we'll see 4/3 deals, 40% off or free dinning again for quite some time.

p.s.... Joe, QVC has a tv on sale today!!!!:lmao::lmao:

Hey Cigy7, don't post too much, you're bugging us!

I shouldn't have tried to buy the first tv. I was trying to replace a 42" HD projection with a new LCD slim television for the bedroom. Since it seems to be fixed with the adjustment of the brightness, I will keep the money and payoff the upgrade in cabins from 5D to 4D:thumbsup2

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Remember the mess Disney/ABC made of the Oscars last Sunday... maybe the time has come.


CEO Robert Iger decides to keep Disney's options open...

Walt Disney CEO Robert Iger caught company shareholders off guard with a surprise announcement this Wednesday. He confirmed rumors that an ABC “spin-off” is a possibility. While Iger assured investors that Disney is “comfortable” with its current range of assets, he admitted that executives are hesitant to prolong the relationship between ABC and Disney.

The Walt Disney Co. first acquired the ABC network in 1996, and quickly reorganized the broadcasting group. But despite Disney’s efforts at micro-management, ABC’s ratings saw several significant slumps over the years.

“There are no guarantees in terms of what will remain part of our company and what will not,” Iger said when pressed for further details at a shareholders’ meeting.

The announcement comes as no surprise to analysts who have tracked ABC’s rapid decline the past few years. Hindered by its struggling news division, the TV network has failed to move in a direction indicative of financial sustainability or groundbreaking creativity.

“ABC doesn’t add a lot of value to Disney’s other divisions,” analyst Michael Nathanson said in an interview with Reuters.

However, ABC News has soldiered on, and recently cut more than 300 jobs as part of a campaign to refocus and recapture viewers. The possibility of an ABC spin-off is further diminished by the somewhat fortunate timing of the cable dispute.

If the battle over retransmission fees ends with a victory for the networks, the value of ABC is expected to increase, effectively securing the future of the Disney-ABC relationship

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

I shouldn't have tried to buy the first tv. I was trying to replace a 42" HD projection with a new LCD slim television for the bedroom. Since it seems to be fixed with the adjustment of the brightness, I will keep the money and payoff the upgrade in cabins from 5D to 4D:thumbsup2

Joe


Joe, an upgrade is money well spent. Why would you watch tv in the bedroom??:rotfl2::love:

[Mojodisney]

I shouldn't have tried to buy the first tv. I was trying to replace a 42" HD projection with a new LCD slim television for the bedroom. Since it seems to be fixed with the adjustment of the brightness, I will keep the money and payoff the upgrade in cabins from 5D to 4D:thumbsup2

Joe

I want your 5d room!!!! Hummm am going to keep on working on the man.

[My4PhillyGirls]

Joe, an upgrade is money well spent. Why would you watch tv in the bedroom??:rotfl2::love:

The older you get, the more distractions you need in the bedroom:lmao:

Joe

[My4PhillyGirls]

We are currently going on this vacation without the DMIL. Anyone think I should invite her again this time:confused3

Joe

[Mojodisney]

We are currently going on this vacation without the DMIL. Anyone think I should invite her again this time:confused3

Joe

We had invited DMIL on our August 2009 but she had prior commitments. Let's say when we got on the ship, I wasn't too sad she didn't come. Now, Joe, how was having her on the cruise last time and what are the perks of having her along? Only you can aswer that.

[My4PhillyGirls]

We had invited DMIL on our August 2009 but she had prior commitments. Let's say when we got on the ship, I wasn't too sad she didn't come. Now, Joe, how was having her on the cruise last time and what are the perks of having her along? Only you can aswer that.

My DMIL is great:thumbsup2 She kept 2 of my DD's in one of the connecting cabins while we had the youngest in our cabin.

We had other adults with our group so we rarely saw her except at dinner, shows and when it was time to go to sleep.

One night I took the kids to the movies and she went to the adult hypnotist show with the rest of the adults in our group.

She also loved the Cove and the adult area. Her only complaint is that the ship didn't have a casino.

She's traveling with her girlfriends on RCL doing the Mexican Riveria this spring.

Joe

[gottolovedisney]

My DMIL is great:thumbsup2 She kept 2 of my DD's in one of the connecting cabins while we had the youngest in our cabin.

We had other adults with our group so we rarely saw her except at dinner, shows and when it was time to go to sleep.

One night I took the kids to the movies and she went to the adult hypnotist show with the rest of the adults in our group.

She also loved the Cove and the adult area. Her only complaint is that the ship didn't have a casino.

She's traveling with her girlfriends on RCL doing the Mexican Riveria this spring

Joe

anytime you can bring someone along to help with the kids...that is
great. My son would never want to leave us so we rarely got to go to the adult pool or serenity bay.

[My4PhillyGirls]

Have a great weekend everybody. We are expecting weather in the 70's:banana:

Joe

[My4PhillyGirls]

Ok people we are on page 3:scared1:

How was everyone's weekend:confused3 We have a chain called Rita's water ice in our region and they gave away free water ice on Saturday to celebrate the fact that Spring has arrived:thumbsup2

It was wall to wall people. I would never wait in a line like that even if it is free:)

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Hey All!

Yup, I'm here. When I'm in NY I usually don't have time to post. Especially these last few days with health care. No comments!!! I've heard enough pundits on this subject to last me a lifetime.

Yes, Joe I agree, it was a beautiful weekend! NYC was beautiful Thursday through Sunday. Day off today!!

Booked our Carnival cruise on Friday. We're taking this year off from Mickey, too expensive. We got a great deal on the Carnival Dream. I guess I can always say I'll be the first one on the Dream! LOL

Busy week ahead, but aren't they all. I've got a killer schedule coming up... UGH!!!! I don't get a break until after Easter.

Let's hope we get more Spring, I'm sick of muddy paws on the dogs!

TTYL!
Michele

[My4PhillyGirls]

Michele,

Have fun on the Dream.

Looks like you will be Dreaming for the next two summers:rotfl:

I will be taking a bus of high school students on a college tour to NC next week.

I'm hoping for good weather and great kids:scared1:

Joe

[Mojodisney]

Hello Gang! It has been nice here in Seattle not that we are getting to enjoy it too much. T is working hard every day 7 days a week and it won't stop till April 16th. Me keeping the home fire burning and hoping T will make enough money for us to take another cruise by 2011, maybe the Dream???? E has been dreaming about another Disney cruise every night since we got off the ship.

[gottolovedisney]

It has been a crazy few weeks here. DD hurt her shoulder awhile ago and PT hasn't helped, so she will be having shoulder surgery on 4/22. She will need to be in a sling with her arm immobilized 4-6 weeks:scared1: I will definitely be stocking up on the wine for this!!

I had a job interview last week- my first phone interview. It was last friday; the weather was so beautiful and the interview was with 2 women in NYC. Twice we had to stop because of the blaring fire trucks in their background- I swear they must have been interviewing me while having cocktails at some outdoor bar somewhere:goodvibes
It sounds like a great job, but for now they only want temporary staff- it may still be worth taking if they offer it to me, as you never know what contacts it can bring...and it will add to the vacation fund!

Leaving tomorrow to go to the Great Escape Lodge. It is a beautiful hotel with an indoor water park. Michele, have you ever been there? It is a fun time- going there makes you feel like you are on vacation!

Hope everyone is doing well!

JoAnn

[gottolovedisney]

Hey... We made it to page 4!!!!!!:banana:

[Mojodisney]

Leaving tomorrow to go to the Great Escape Lodge. It is a beautiful hotel with an indoor water park.
JoAnn

We have a Great Wolf Lodge here in Washington, an hour outside of Seattle that is just like your Great Escape Lodge. DD and I are going there after she gets out of school on the last day with some friends. They have gone the last 2 years. They get there, check in, go straight to the water park and hang out there. They spend the night at the hotel and then spend the whole next day at the waterpark til closing time. They have to check out of the hotel, but have water park privileges for the rest of the day. Haven't told DD yet, but she has been asking if we can go.

Joann, sorry to hear about your daughter. Wishing her speedy healing after her surgery.

[gottolovedisney]

We have a Great Wolf Lodge here in Washington, an hour outside of Seattle that is just like your Great Escape Lodge. DD and I are going there after she gets out of school on the last day with some friends. They have gone the last 2 years. They get there, check in, go straight to the water park and hang out there. They spend the night at the hotel and then spend the whole next day at the waterpark til closing time. They have to check out of the hotel, but have water park privileges for the rest of the day. Haven't told DD yet, but she has been asking if we can go.

Joann, sorry to hear about your daughter. Wishing her speedy healing after her surgery.

I have heard about the Great Wolf- would like to check out one of those as well. We all had a great time at great escape- the water was a bit chilly for my liking, though- it's amazing, though, how the kids don't seem to mind it. They swam for awhile, but seemed more excited about playing hotel tag! I am suprised we didn't get asked to leave!!! I will have to make future reservations under someone else's name!!

[gottolovedisney]

Disney Dream Update - From Another Forum

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Disney Dream to Feature Onboard Enchanted Art Program


An Enchanted Art program, a ship-wide detective game, virtual portholes and dinner “undersea” with Crush, the surfer dude turtle from “Finding Nemo,” are some of the new technology-based attractions in store aboard the 128,000-ton, 4,000-passenger Disney Dream cruise ship, which is scheduled to launch next January.


The goal is the same as that of Disney’s theme parks: “It’s all about storytelling,” said Bob Zalk, senior show producer. However, on a ship, “guests are living with us, so we have to provide more depth in the experience,” he added. To that end, the Enchanted Art program, which features 22 pieces interspersed with regular art throughout the ship, consists of framed pictures that are actually LCD screens with animation. The pictures come to life via an optical trigger, when a guest pauses in front of a piece to look at it. For example, an “oil painting” of the “Minnie Lisa” blinks while birds fly by in the background, and two side-by-side “paintings” of pirate ships engage in a battle with ammunition flying between the two. The program also features black-and-white photos, travel posters, animation cels and other formats. Guests also can control the animation in some pieces, like a picture of a cove with a ship’s wheel in front. Push the start button, turn the wheel and direct Captain Hook’s ship around the cove to trigger things like a rainbow.


The Enchanted Art program also plays role in the new Detective Adventure game, which challenges guests to solve one of two cases -- stolen paintings or kidnapped Dalmatian puppies. After signing in at a kiosk, guests receive a list of six possible villains, a ship map and a “magical” card called a “detective device.” Hold the card up to certain pieces, and the picture slides away to reveal a surprise, like a door with a key. Then, move the card around through the air in front of you to manipulate the scene; for example, to put the key in the lock and turn it to open the door for a clue or one of the missing items. The game, which is designed to promote family bonding and empowerment for kids, is self-paced, so guests can stop, and then pick up where they left off, whenever they want throughout the cruise. And they can go in any order they choose and play as many times as they want, since the game is different every time.


Imagineers also are putting a twist on Animator’s Palate, the main dining venue, with “Undersea Magic,” an interactive dinner show where guests converse with Crush the sea turtle. The show will be based on “Turtle Talk” from Walt Disney World and other Disney Parks, where Crush converses live with guests. Animator’s Palate, which will seat 700 guests (the Magic and Wonder each seat 400) will have 129 hidden LCD monitors imbedded into the walls. Approximately 20 minutes into dinner, lighting and sounds will make it seem like the dining room is underwater, as the LCD screens are unveiled to show an undersea world, as if they were windows. Crush and other “Finding Nemo” characters will swim from screen to screen talking with guests. Crush will even remember kids’ names from the children’s programs, since he will have met them via a large LCD screen in those areas earlier. While Crush and his pals are talking with people in one area of the restaurant, guests in other areas are entertained by sea creatures, like a school of fish that forms different shapes. During the finale, Crush teaches guests how to surf the East Australian Current, complete with surf music.

[My4PhillyGirls]

Disney Dream Update - From Another Forum

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Disney Dream to Feature Onboard Enchanted Art Program


An Enchanted Art program, a ship-wide detective game, virtual portholes and dinner “undersea” with Crush, the surfer dude turtle from “Finding Nemo,” are some of the new technology-based attractions in store aboard the 128,000-ton, 4,000-passenger Disney Dream cruise ship, which is scheduled to launch next January.


The goal is the same as that of Disney’s theme parks: “It’s all about storytelling,” said Bob Zalk, senior show producer. However, on a ship, “guests are living with us, so we have to provide more depth in the experience,” he added. To that end, the Enchanted Art program, which features 22 pieces interspersed with regular art throughout the ship, consists of framed pictures that are actually LCD screens with animation. The pictures come to life via an optical trigger, when a guest pauses in front of a piece to look at it. For example, an “oil painting” of the “Minnie Lisa” blinks while birds fly by in the background, and two side-by-side “paintings” of pirate ships engage in a battle with ammunition flying between the two. The program also features black-and-white photos, travel posters, animation cels and other formats. Guests also can control the animation in some pieces, like a picture of a cove with a ship’s wheel in front. Push the start button, turn the wheel and direct Captain Hook’s ship around the cove to trigger things like a rainbow.


The Enchanted Art program also plays role in the new Detective Adventure game, which challenges guests to solve one of two cases -- stolen paintings or kidnapped Dalmatian puppies. After signing in at a kiosk, guests receive a list of six possible villains, a ship map and a “magical” card called a “detective device.” Hold the card up to certain pieces, and the picture slides away to reveal a surprise, like a door with a key. Then, move the card around through the air in front of you to manipulate the scene; for example, to put the key in the lock and turn it to open the door for a clue or one of the missing items. The game, which is designed to promote family bonding and empowerment for kids, is self-paced, so guests can stop, and then pick up where they left off, whenever they want throughout the cruise. And they can go in any order they choose and play as many times as they want, since the game is different every time.


Imagineers also are putting a twist on Animator’s Palate, the main dining venue, with “Undersea Magic,” an interactive dinner show where guests converse with Crush the sea turtle. The show will be based on “Turtle Talk” from Walt Disney World and other Disney Parks, where Crush converses live with guests. Animator’s Palate, which will seat 700 guests (the Magic and Wonder each seat 400) will have 129 hidden LCD monitors imbedded into the walls. Approximately 20 minutes into dinner, lighting and sounds will make it seem like the dining room is underwater, as the LCD screens are unveiled to show an undersea world, as if they were windows. Crush and other “Finding Nemo” characters will swim from screen to screen talking with guests. Crush will even remember kids’ names from the children’s programs, since he will have met them via a large LCD screen in those areas earlier. While Crush and his pals are talking with people in one area of the restaurant, guests in other areas are entertained by sea creatures, like a school of fish that forms different shapes. During the finale, Crush teaches guests how to surf the East Australian Current, complete with surf music.

This looks great:thumbsup2 Looks like Disney is pulling out all the bells and whistles for their new ships. When these ships come out they will be heads and shoulders above any other cruise ships.

On another note,

I visited Duke University today while on my College Tour and the campus is buzzzing due to their participation in the Final Four. I got a T-shirt at the school and we will be visiting UNC - Chapel Hill tomorrow before returning to Philly tomorrow night.

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

10-year-old boy was killed this afternoon after he was struck by a bus near Fort Wilderness on Walt Disney World property, the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed.

FHP and Reedy Creek Fire Rescue are investigating.

Disney had no immediate comment.

This is the third bus-related incident at Disney in six months.

[My4PhillyGirls]

10-year-old boy was killed this afternoon after he was struck by a bus near Fort Wilderness on Walt Disney World property, the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed.

FHP and Reedy Creek Fire Rescue are investigating.

Disney had no immediate comment.

This is the third bus-related incident at Disney in six months.

Are the bus drivers Disney employees or do they work for Mears like the DCL buses:confused3

That is a terrible thing to think that a boy going on Spring Break from school dies on vacation. I feel for his family and classmates.

Joe

[My4PhillyGirls]

Ok people, there has no action since last week. We slipped to page 4:scared1:

Anyone else experiencing this brief April heat wave:confused3 I'm not used to seeing so many people in shorts this early. I mean they have no tan and they haven't worked off the winter pounds:rotfl:

It's not pretty.

Joe

[gottolovedisney]

Things have been quiet here. We have been loving this nice weather. We had family over for the weekend and got to BBQ ... It is not often that you can BBQ Easter weekend. Unfortunatly I was one of the people in need of a tan! I need a cruise to help my color along.
Kids are on spring break so I have the week off to spend with them:scared1:

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

What's up DCL Peeps!! Yeah, I'm alive... I know, i turn up like a bad penny! LOL

I have been going 110 mph, but what else is new? I did get a day off on Monday and took Mikayla and my Mom to NYC to act like tourists. It was so hot, Mikayla melted. She felt awful by the end of the day. But managed to spend plenty of my money. LOL

Weather is Beautiful here today, but the weather gods say it's not going to last.

Joanne, so sorry to hear about your daughter. I can't imagine being in a sling for that long, poor girl. Poor MOM! I hope you got to enjoy the Great Escape Lodge, I've only been there on media tours. Looks nice, but never got to play. I'm sure you had a great time! What was the job interview? Anything good? Any good news? Pour me some wine too!

I'm trying for a huge promotion at work, it would be jumping a number of slots, I seriously doubt I'll get it, but it's worth a try. Right?!


I found an interesting article for anyone crusising this summer... I love it when weather people argue about being wrong. It's the only job in the world you can be wrong 70% of the time and still get a raise and a promotion...


CSU Issues 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Outlook
by weather.com
The Colorado State University forecast team, led by Dr. Philip J. Klotzbach, predicts an above average 2010 Atlantic basin hurricane season.

The team has increased its forecast from December 2009 and now anticipates 15 named storms forming in the Atlantic basin between June 1 and Nov. 30.


Eight of the storms are predicted to become hurricanes, and of those eight, four are expected to develop into intense or major hurricanes (Saffir/Simpson category 3-4-5) with sustained winds of 111 mph or greater.

"We expect current moderate El Nino conditions to transition to neutral conditions by this year’s hurricane season.

The predicted weakening of El Nino conditions combined with a very strong anomalous warming of the tropical Atlantic are the primary reasons why we are increasing our forecast."

Here at weather.com and The Weather Channel we offer a position on hurricane season outlooks based on three points:

A few years ago, TWC senior meteorologist Stu Ostro wrote about his strong feelings on hurricane season outlooks. Stu calls them flat out "useless".

There there is the part of the CSU seasonal outlook that the general public are interested in most - where will the hurricanes hit?

Probabilities for at least 1 major hurricane landfall by coastal area:

Entire U.S. coastline: 69% (average for the last century is 52%)
U.S. East coast including Florida peninsula: 45% (average for last century is 31%)
Gulf Coast from the Florida Panhandle westward to Brownsville, TX: 44% (average for last century is 30%)

Unfortunately, this landfall probability forecast is HIGHLY unreliable and there is little skill in this area.

**Remember to be prepared equally each and every year.**

[Mojodisney]

We're still here in the final days of tax season!!! Really need a cruise after this year. Maybe we need to look into the Carnivial Dream.......

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

We're still here in the final days of tax season!!! Really need a cruise after this year. Maybe we need to look into the Carnivial Dream.......

Mojo do the Dream, Mojo do the Dream!!! August 14th... we're going to Meghan's Bay....

[My4PhillyGirls]

Anyone get a mailing from DCL today?

I got a Bon Voyage packet talking about Bahamian Cruise Vacations. All the basic stuff that folks who haven't taken a cruise need to know.

They also give you your reservation number and dates to remember.

Of course it was address to my wife, but I opened it since I'm paying the bill:rotfl:

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

anyone get a mailing from dcl today?

I got a bon voyage packet talking about bahamian cruise vacations. All the basic stuff that folks who haven't taken a cruise need to know.

They also give you your reservation number and dates to remember.

Of course it was address to my wife, but i opened it since i'm paying the bill:rotfl:

Joe

i get more crap for dcl! We don't sail for hundreds of days. Stop sending me stuff, stop killing trees. Printing full color junk drives up the price of my cruise.

Speaking of cruises... The latest pics...

http://redaktion.meyer-neptun.de/exfiles/7/20100406_b.jpg

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hey Michele,

The Dream looks like she is coming along. Looks like things will be kind of quiet at PC for a while since the Magic is leaving for the summer. That's why thos prices for this summer are rediculous:scared1:

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Hey Michele,

The Dream looks like she is coming along. Looks like things will be kind of quiet at PC for a while since the Magic is leaving for the summer. That's why thos prices for this summer are rediculous:scared1:

Joe

We're still holding a reservation for this August... but I'm pushing it to 2011 for the discount and obc.

I only know one guy from New Jersey who's sailing this summer for a stoopid amount of money... Cigy7!!! :lmao::lmao::lmao:

For what DCL is charging I could buy my family a boat!!! Think about that!

[gottolovedisney]

I got my DCL mail also. It was nice to stop and think about our trip as it seems so far away. We are doing Universal Studios in August, but I would rather be cruising, that's for sure. We will be at Universal 8/12-8/16.

As for my job interview, it was so hard to know how I did, and I had not heard back from anyone so assumed I did not get it....but they called me on wednesday and gave me the job:banana: It's is a great opportunity, but only a temporary job for about 4 months. so things will be crazy at my house as I will be working two jobs. I am hoping this new job will lead to future permanent work in 2011. My job that I am in is only guaranteed until 2011, so I need to work on some back up options. I am going to be part of a new state organization called Quality Stars, that will rate child care centers- the higher the rating, the more funding they can get. It is a great program for child care centers- hopefully their funding will remain. ( I don't have much faith in NY's governor for some reason!)

Am hoping for a quick return of the nicer weather...it has really gotten cold out and we have gotten spoiled lately!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend...we have all been on a good run lately- up to page 5 already!!!

[parlay]

I got my DCL mail also. It was nice to stop and think about our trip as it seems so far away. We are doing Universal Studios in August, but I would rather be cruising, that's for sure. We will be at Universal 8/12-8/16.

As for my job interview, it was so hard to know how I did, and I had not heard back from anyone so assumed I did not get it....but they called me on wednesday and gave me the job:banana: It's is a great opportunity, but only a temporary job for about 4 months. so things will be crazy at my house as I will be working two jobs. I am hoping this new job will lead to future permanent work in 2011. My job that I am in is only guaranteed until 2011, so I need to work on some back up options. I am going to be part of a new state organization called Quality Stars, that will rate child care centers- the higher the rating, the more funding they can get. It is a great program for child care centers- hopefully their funding will remain. ( I don't have much faith in NY's governor for some reason!)


Congrats on getting the job! We'll be doing Universal the few days before the cruise as well! My girls are really looking forward to seeing the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

[My4PhillyGirls]

I got my DCL mail also. It was nice to stop and think about our trip as it seems so far away. We are doing Universal Studios in August, but I would rather be cruising, that's for sure. We will be at Universal 8/12-8/16.

As for my job interview, it was so hard to know how I did, and I had not heard back from anyone so assumed I did not get it....but they called me on wednesday and gave me the job:banana: It's is a great opportunity, but only a temporary job for about 4 months. so things will be crazy at my house as I will be working two jobs. I am hoping this new job will lead to future permanent work in 2011. My job that I am in is only guaranteed until 2011, so I need to work on some back up options. I am going to be part of a new state organization called Quality Stars, that will rate child care centers- the higher the rating, the more funding they can get. It is a great program for child care centers- hopefully their funding will remain. ( I don't have much faith in NY's governor for some reason!)

Am hoping for a quick return of the nicer weather...it has really gotten cold out and we have gotten spoiled lately!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend...we have all been on a good run lately- up to page 5 already!!!

Congrats on the new job:thumbsup2

I have been out of commission for a few days because of my allergies:headache:

This spring has been rough.

Joe

[My4PhillyGirls]

I was looking at the trip report from the poster of the April 1-4, 2010 cruise and it looks like the new garage is in one of her pictures as she is approaching the ship.

It looks like it will be a little of a walk to the terminal:confused3

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

I got my DCL mail also. It was nice to stop and think about our trip as it seems so far away. We are doing Universal Studios in August, but I would rather be cruising, that's for sure. We will be at Universal 8/12-8/16.

As for my job interview, it was so hard to know how I did, and I had not heard back from anyone so assumed I did not get it....but they called me on wednesday and gave me the job:banana: It's is a great opportunity, but only a temporary job for about 4 months. so things will be crazy at my house as I will be working two jobs. I am hoping this new job will lead to future permanent work in 2011. My job that I am in is only guaranteed until 2011, so I need to work on some back up options. I am going to be part of a new state organization called Quality Stars, that will rate child care centers- the higher the rating, the more funding they can get. It is a great program for child care centers- hopefully their funding will remain. ( I don't have much faith in NY's governor for some reason!)

Am hoping for a quick return of the nicer weather...it has really gotten cold out and we have gotten spoiled lately!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend...we have all been on a good run lately- up to page 5 already!!!

Great news on the job!!! I know all too well how tough this market is, way to go girl!!! What, no faith in NYS? Ain't that the truth!

This is too funny... you'll be at Universal on 8/12-8/16... We're booked at WDW 8/7-8/14 and are planning a day trip to Universal... maybe we can meet up. We're spending our week with a family we meet two years ago on DCL, we've stayed friends ever since. It's so nice to meet people like all of you...

4everluvsdisney, Audrey and Doug, are scheduled to be at WDW the same week we are. We're all booked at WL CL and didn't even know it!!! We could pull off a mini-reunion on dry land!


Congrats on getting the job! We'll be doing Universal the few days before the cruise as well! My girls are really looking forward to seeing the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!


Hey Parlay, Nice to see you around... What's new????

Congrats on the new job:thumbsup2

I have been out of commission for a few days because of my allergies:headache:

This spring has been rough.

Joe

Joe, don't you watch t-v news... they say this is a really bad year for allergies. Who writes that stuff... oh, wait, I do! LOL. Feel better!!

Mojo.... get moving girl!!! We need another vacation together!!!

[CastawayCayley]

My People!!

When I heard you guys were all sailing together again I said, "Not without me, they're not!

So basically I'm following you all around like a little sister, lol.

Thanks Michele for directing me here!

Now to read the thread and see what you've all been up to!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

My People!!

When I heard you guys were all sailing together again I said, "Not without me, they're not!

So basically I'm following you all around like a little sister, lol.

Thanks Michele for directing me here!

Now to read the thread and see what you've all been up to!


Cayley,

Welcome Aboard our tiny ship. It's not much... but you're in good company!

What I'm most excited about... POC 4 will be out when we sail! More Captain Jack for me... Drink up me hearties yo ho!!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

SOME JUICY DETAILS ABOUT POC4...

BEIJING, April 18 -- French actress Astrid Berges-Frisbey will join the shooting of Walt Disney's film "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" and play a mermaid named Syrena in the forth "Pirates" story, Sina.com reports.

The 23-year-old actress who is a Paris native has appeared in the French films "La Fille du Puisatier," "La Premiere Etoile" and "Un Barrage Contre le Pacifique" as well as the stage play "Equus." "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" is her first English-language film.

The first three "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies were directed by Gore Verbinski, who presented the mysterious and risky adventures of Captain Jack and his mates. With actor Johnny Depp in the starring role, the films were hugely successful at box offices.

The new film is scheduled to begin shooting in Hawaii in June, followed by Los Angeles and the United Kingdom.

The lead actors of the previous "Pirates" movies-Orlando Bloom, who played Will Turner, and Keira Knightley, who played Elizabeth, will not appear in the new sequel, which will focus on Captain Jack.

Rob Marshall, known for his direction of the films "Chicago" and "Nine," will direct the new film. Johnny Depp will play Captain Jack, while Geoffrey Rush will play Hector Barbossa. Spanish actress Penelope Cruz and British actor Ian McShane will play two new characters—Black Mustache and his daughter, while British actor Stephen Graham will play "Scram". No further details about the new characters have been released.

"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" is scheduled for public release on May 20, 2011.

[CastawayCayley]

Congrats on getting the job! We'll be doing Universal the few days before the cruise as well! My girls are really looking forward to seeing the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

ZOMG, so am I... uh, ahem, I mean, my son is quite fond of Harry Potter as well and has been asking to go there. ;)

Unfortunately, we won't be going very far this summer as my DH is starting a new business venture. For anyone who did FE's last time we gave the kids a toy "Bean" and the adults a Bean keychain. Those are from the toy company my hubby co-owns. They pitched the idea of a potential tv show/movie/books to some "money people" last week and they said they wanted to do business. That's the reason DH said I could finally book this cruise. Well that and my constant badgering. "You know, the rooms are selling out." "You know, the price is going up." "You know, a lot of the great cruisers from our last one will be there." "You know, we could always cancel or move the date if things get tight." "You know, I'm not gonna stop til you say ok."

In the meantime we need to now work out contracts and development and other business buzzwords I can't pretend to understand. So my son and I might visit family out in AZ but otherwise we are sticking to the "staycation" this year. BUT if things go crazy with the Beans, I am booking us into somewhere in Orlando either before or after because dern it, I need to get me some of that Butterbeer from Hogsmeade. I mean, uh, my son... oh screw it. It's me.

[CastawayCayley]

Cayley,

Welcome Aboard our tiny ship. It's not much... but you're in good company!

What I'm most excited about... POC 4 will be out when we sail! More Captain Jack for me... Drink up me hearties yo ho!!

Really!!?? I didn't know that! Thanks for the posting the great article, that's so exciting! pirate:


I realize I'm coming across very geeky today. I'll work on that in the future.
:upsidedow

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

I'M SURFING THE WEB, CAN YOU TELL..

YOU ALL KNOW MY FAVORITE PAST TIME... BESIDES DRINKING... SHOPPING...

DOONEY & BOURKE DOING THE MICKEY BOAT. DD AND I ALREADY HAVE THE PARK DESIGN BAGS. LOL, THE KID IS 8 AND SHE HAS DOONEY AND COACH!

http://parksandresorts.wdpromedia.com/media/disneyparks/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/DCLPursesSMALL.jpg

[CastawayCayley]

Also, did we find out how JoAnn's daughter is doing post-surgery/with her sling? Hope all is well!!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

ZOMG, so am I... uh, ahem, I mean, my son is quite fond of Harry Potter as well and has been asking to go there. ;)

Unfortunately, we won't be going very far this summer as my DH is starting a new business venture. For anyone who did FE's last time we gave the kids a toy "Bean" and the adults a Bean keychain. Those are from the toy company my hubby co-owns. They pitched the idea of a potential tv show/movie/books to some "money people" last week and they said they wanted to do business. That's the reason DH said I could finally book this cruise. Well that and my constant badgering. "You know, the rooms are selling out." "You know, the price is going up." "You know, a lot of the great cruisers from our last one will be there." "You know, we could always cancel or move the date if things get tight." "You know, I'm not gonna stop til you say ok."

In the meantime we need to now work out contracts and development and other business buzzwords I can't pretend to understand. So my son and I might visit family out in AZ but otherwise we are sticking to the "staycation" this year. BUT if things go crazy with the Beans, I am booking us into somewhere in Orlando either before or after because dern it, I need to get me some of that Butterbeer from Hogsmeade. I mean, uh, my son... oh screw it. It's me.

I don't remember the Bean... do you have pics? I would love to see one.

Nothing wrong with nagging the husband... I'm always practicing on mine... but, it never seems to work!!

[CastawayCayley]

http://parksandresorts.wdpromedia.com/media/disneyparks/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/DCLPursesSMALL.jpg

Ooh I love them! Do you think they'll still have them next year? I'm afraid to ask what something like this generally costs...

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Ooh I love them! Do you think they'll still have them next year? I'm afraid to ask what something like this generally costs...

The wristlet is $46 and the bags go up to $220. I'm sure they will have them.
We got our park bags through WDW merchandise. I called before Christmas and ordered them... I wonder if you can order the cruise bags the same way? I'm always seeming posts from people ordering stuff after they get off the ship. I'm sure they will have them when we sail next summer. But, I have to admit I would look like a major dork carrying that around NYC. LOL!!

Ok, I really have to work now... there's a volcano calling my name, screwing up DCL's med plans to boot.

Peace Out!

[CastawayCayley]

I don't remember the Bean... do you have pics? I would love to see one.


This is an example of one but I had a variety of them. They all have the same shape and a hat.
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k62/Cayleyjh/toy_luckyLG.jpg

Good luck with the article! Bye! :)

[gottolovedisney]

You guys had quite the run going on here and I missed out on it!! It is great to see some more people onboard!! At this rate, maybe we will hit page 20 by the time we cruise:rotfl:

Yesterday we were at the Bronx Zoo with Johnny's cub scouts. Luckily the rain held off. I was dreading spending the day around smelly animals and muddy, cranky kids....but thankfully it worked out well (no alcohol was needed!)

Gillian's surgery is the 22nd and my other job starts on the 26th, so the craziness will be starting soon. Thanks for the kind words, everyone!

I am getting really excited for Universal- how great would that be to meet up!! Because of the new job, our summer treat for the kids is that after universal we will be going to the Nick Hotel for 2 days (sorry disney) It looks like so much fun- has anyone ever gone?

Michele, I was thinking of you on Friday as I was on hold for 20 minutes with SWA's corporate office in texas. For the first time, we had travel credit vouchers, I thought I had until mid Aug to use the credit, but unfortunatley I have until July 19th and they won't extend it until my August flight. the credit is only $155- I could not believe that they would not give it to me.

So, if any of you know anyone that is booking a flight on SWA prior to July 19and would be willing to buy them off of me, let me know!!

Have a great day everyone!!

JoAnn

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hello everyone,

Hope everyone is well. I went to the Penn Relays today. Had a great time. Had to leave early when the weather started to get cloudy and chilly.

My oldest DD's phone broke so I bought a new I phone and she got my blackberry until July when her contract renews. That child can text:scared1:
over 3,400 last month.

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

For this price I expected a free cruise too..

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruises-destinations/shore-excursions/warnemunde-germany/building-the-disney-dream/

[gottolovedisney]

For this price I expected a free cruise too..

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruises-destinations/shore-excursions/warnemunde-germany/building-the-disney-dream/

At least they give lunch and a hard hat!..what a scam!

[My4PhillyGirls]

My daughter has her Senior Prom tonight:scared1: That's means graduation is around the corner along with College Tuition:sad1:

Let's see how many cruises we will be able to take after the bills come rolling in:confused3

Joe

[gottolovedisney]

My daughter has her Senior Prom tonight:scared1: That's means graduation is around the corner along with College Tuition:sad1:

Let's see how many cruises we will be able to take after the bills come rolling in:confused3

Joe


I am dreading when it will be my turn for senior prom and college-- the cost of the prom is probably close to a college payment:scared1:

[gottolovedisney]

Where is everybody?!?! I thought we were all gaining some momentum?

This seems to be a crazy time of year, doesn't it? Gillian's shoulder surgery was a success, and she is starting to feel much better- it was a rough week, but we made it through!

anyone have any good plans for Mother's Day??

[My4PhillyGirls]

Where is everybody?!?! I thought we were all gaining some momentum?

This seems to be a crazy time of year, doesn't it? Gillian's shoulder surgery was a success, and she is starting to feel much better- it was a rough week, but we made it through!

anyone have any good plans for Mother's Day??

I plan to have our first Barbeque of the year for Mother's Day. My middle DD's Birthday is next week so we kill two birds with one stone.

All the mother's come over while the gents cook:thumbsup2

Glad to hear that the should surgery went well. I had one about 5 years ago and was fortunate to make a quick and full recovery.

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Hello and Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms!

Story of my life, busy at work... I don't even have time to think about vacation, let alone my next meal.

Joe, the internet is a visual medium, pictures please from the prom!

JoAnn, so glad Gillian is doing well.

Mojo, too bad about donating all your money to charity, get your butt on this cruise. The heck with the kids!

Doing some surfing, on the company dime... the latest and greatest Disney news I could find... not much! LOL

Michele

So... you spend thousands on a cruise... this is how DCL keeps you entertained, with a paint brush???!!!

Cast and crew members working at Disney Cruise Line are always looking for ways to give back, not only by volunteering their own time for community service projects, but through inspiring others to do the same. Disney VoluntEARS, along with the Foundation for Hospital Art, did just that during the Disney Magic’s venture across the Atlantic Ocean last week, as our second season of Mediterranean cruises began. Some 300 guests sailing aboard the ship had a unique opportunity to participate along-side crew members at the first-ever “PaintFest At Sea.” Collectively guests and crew members gave nearly 700 hours of their time to hand paint a pre-drawn Disney character mural for donating to the children’s area of the Vall d’Hebron hospital in Barcelona.


Arrgh, Matey! You all know how much I love Pirates of the Caribbean... maybe I'll marry Eric all over again....

Do you find yourself humming the Pirates of the Caribbean theme song? Does X mark the spot? Then this unique take on a wedding reception might be right up your alley. Invite Pirate Mickey and friends to a pirate-themed wedding reception, complete with buried treasure, skull and crossbones!

[My4PhillyGirls]

I will try to get a few pics in a few days once I download them from the camera:thumbsup2

On another note, I was doing a search for the next Pirates of the Carribean movie and it states that it will come out in the summer of 2011.:cool1:

Looks like we will be watching it on the Dream next year.

Joe

[My4PhillyGirls]

http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff358/my4phillygirls/prom/PromPhotos024.jpg

This is why I'm not cruising this year:sad2:

Joe

[gottolovedisney]

http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff358/my4phillygirls/prom/PromPhotos024.jpg

This is why I'm not cruising this year:sad2:

Joe

what a beautiful picture!!

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hey Guys,

Going to Chi Town on Monday for a conference. Looks rainy at the beginning of the week but the rest of the week looks promising:thumbsup2

Joe

[parlay]

ZOMG, so am I... uh, ahem, I mean, my son is quite fond of Harry Potter as well and has been asking to go there. ;)

I need to get me some of that Butterbeer from Hogsmeade. I mean, uh, my son... oh screw it. It's me.

LOL, I'm just as excited to see the new Wizarding World as well!


@Michelle, thanks for the heads up about POC4, when I told the kids there was some serious hoopin and hollerin at my house! :)

Everyone enjoy the beautiful day!!
:) Betty

[parlay]

http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff358/my4phillygirls/prom/PromPhotos024.jpg

This is why I'm not cruising this year:sad2:

Joe

What a handsome couple!

[gottolovedisney]

America's funniest home videos is on and they are doing their show onboard the Magic! It brings back great memories!!

Have a great week, everyone!

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hey where is everybody:confused3 I hope all is well:thumbsup2

Joe

[parlay]

Hope your trip to Chicago was good!

Its been a really busy week! And next week with the exception of a few hours today that I have to plan and shop for Memorial day is just as crazy! Oh and I turn 21 tomorrow for the (23 time :lmao:).

Have a good week everyone!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

hey where is everybody:confused3 i hope all is well:thumbsup2

joe

so out of touch! In nyc way too much. Promise to post this week!!

[Mojodisney]

Hi All,
Been busy here. Just finished a 12 hr day at DD's school co-chairing an event. We are pooped, but this is the last event for the year. After this it's just work.

Joe, the prom picture is beautiful.

Michele, wish we could make it to NY this year.

We are thinking about a HA cruise for spring break next year. DH get's to spend sb with us next year since it is after tax day.

[jel0511]

Hi everyone!!!! I was looking for my meet thread for this summer as I haven't gotten any updates in a few days, and ran across this thread!!! My first thought when I saw the title was"Who stole our name??" So, I went it to read and saw it was all of you!!!! We're booked on the Aug 18th Med this summer and I CAN'T wait to go!!!!! It's nice to catch up with everyone!!!!!

[Mojodisney]

Hope your trip to Chicago was good!

Its been a really busy week! And next week with the exception of a few hours today that I have to plan and shop for Memorial day is just as crazy! Oh and I turn 21 tomorrow for the (23 time :lmao:).

Have a good week everyone!

Happy Birthday Parlay!!!!:cheer2: Hope you have a great day today!:flower3:

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hope your trip to Chicago was good!

Its been a really busy week! And next week with the exception of a few hours today that I have to plan and shop for Memorial day is just as crazy! Oh and I turn 21 tomorrow for the (23 time :lmao:).

Have a good week everyone!

Happy Birthday:banana::banana::banana:

Joe

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hi everyone!!!! I was looking for my meet thread for this summer as I haven't gotten any updates in a few days, and ran across this thread!!! My first thought when I saw the title was"Who stole our name??" So, I went it to read and saw it was all of you!!!! We're booked on the Aug 18th Med this summer and I CAN'T wait to go!!!!! It's nice to catch up with everyone!!!!!

Hello:thumbsup2

Hope all is well. Philly is rocking tonight as the Flyers are going to the Cup Finals:cool1:

Joe

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hey Guys,

I stepped on the scale today and finally got back to my pre-cruise weight:thumbsup2

What was that, eight months ago:confused3

I did some serious eating on that Mickey Boat:rotfl:

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

hey guys,

i stepped on the scale today and finally got back to my pre-cruise weight:thumbsup2

what was that, eight months ago:confused3

i did some serious eating on that mickey boat:rotfl:

Joe

joe,

that's awesome!!! I know how hard it is!

I stepped on the scale today and lost 32 lbs since our cruise!!! (not to steal your thunder)

xoxo,
michele

[My4PhillyGirls]

joe,

that's awesome!!! I know how hard it is!

I stepped on the scale today and lost 32 lbs since our cruise!!! (not to steal your thunder)

xoxo,
michele

Way to go Michelle:cool1:

How are you staying disciplined with working so far from home:confused3

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Way to go Michelle:cool1:

How are you staying disciplined with working so far from home:confused3

Joe

Joe,

It's easy... I walk from Albany to NYC everyday! :lmao::lmao::lmao:

No, seriously... I began dropping the pounds in December when I started working in NYC. I noticed, hey, this isn't bad... walking 16 to 38 blocks a day helps... so do calories posted on menus... i didn't know how much crap I was eating.

It's nice to step on the scale every morning and smile!!

The only problem is my shopping budget... nothing fits and when I do buy new clothes in a few weeks they don't fit. Frustrating, but worth it.

Michele

[My4PhillyGirls]

Anyone check out the Disney Blog today:confused3

It shows a great picture of the Bow being installed on the Dream. It looks like they are full speed ahead.

Now they will start finishing out the interior:thumbsup2

Joe

[gottolovedisney]

Just checking in to say hello! Life is very hectic and I can't believe school is almost over! baseball and softball ends next week, so some evenings will be freeing up:cool1:

Michelle and Joe- I am so jealous of you for your weight loss! I keep hoping someone i know will have an affair with a plastic surgeon so I can go in for an overhaul:rotfl:

...It's almost Friday!!!

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hello Everyone,

This is going to be a great week:cool1:

Thursday middle DD is graduating from Middle School:thumbsup2

Friday oldest DD is graduating from High School:scared1:

Where did the time go.

Joe

[Mojodisney]

Hello Everyone,

This is going to be a great week:cool1:

Thursday middle DD is graduating from Middle School:thumbsup2

Friday oldest DD is graduating from High School:scared1:

Where did the time go.

Joe

Congrats Joe!!! Those are big accomplishments, getting the kids graduated and moving on. DD's last day of school is Thursday, till 11 am, not really sure why they torture us with these 1/2 days. Wed is a 1/2 day too. The fun part of the last day is the moving up ceremony where the kids thank their current teacher and let the next year's teacher know they are ready for her/him. Still working on getting on this cruise.

[My4PhillyGirls]

How many of you think that three months of no school is just too long:confused3

Two of the girls have graduated and third had her last day on Friday:scared1:

Now the camps and jobs begin for the rest of the summer. With no cruise on the agenda for this summer, it will be trips to Dallas and Kissimmee with no big plans at either.

What is everyone else doing?

Joe

[Mojodisney]

a young friend was trying to say that they should have 4 months off. I told her that was way too long and if she added all the days they have off during the school year, they were only going to school for 8 months :rotfl2:

We are hanging out at home this year unless something changes. Trying to get a good deal for next mid winter break with kids sail free to Mexican Riveria. Prices went from $1500 to $3200 overnight!!! Gonna keep tryi8ng to see if I can get a cheaper stateroom, back down to $1500 would be great!! It would be me, DD, girl friend and her dd. They have never cruised DCL before. GF and hubby cruise Carnival many years ago and hated it!!! Hoping DCL will be fun for them.

[My4PhillyGirls]

a young friend was trying to say that they should have 4 months off. I told her that was way too long and if she added all the days they have off during the school year, they were only going to school for 8 months :rotfl2:

We are hanging out at home this year unless something changes. Trying to get a good deal for next mid winter break with kids sail free to Mexican Riveria. Prices went from $1500 to $3200 overnight!!! Gonna keep tryi8ng to see if I can get a cheaper stateroom, back down to $1500 would be great!! It would be me, DD, girl friend and her dd. They have never cruised DCL before. GF and hubby cruise Carnival many years ago and hated it!!! Hoping DCL will be fun for them.

My DMIL did RCL Mexican Riveria in the spring of this year. She said that she would never do it again. While the ports were fine and the weather was warm, she said that the sea days were lousy.

It was so cold and windy that you couldn't go out on the deck. The pool was closed because of the weather and she couldn't use her veranda.

Joe

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hello Everyone,

While doing a price check on the cruise, I noticed that at least one inside stateroom is now available.

Hurry, because it will go fast!

Joe

[gottolovedisney]

How many of you think that three months of no school is just too long:confused3

Two of the girls have graduated and third had her last day on Friday:scared1:

Now the camps and jobs begin for the rest of the summer. With no cruise on the agenda for this summer, it will be trips to Dallas and Kissimmee with no big plans at either.

What is everyone else doing?

Joe

Right now, I am looking just as forward to school ending as my kids! I am sick of packing lunches and making sure that all the homework and projects are done!! School ends for us next thursday...then the camps and outings will begin. We will be sticking close to home until 8/12 when we leave for the Hard Rock at Universal! I booked a cabana for our pool day- they told me the one with the best view of the pool slide was the "Stevie Wonder" cabana-
I thought that was pretty funny!!

[My4PhillyGirls]

Right now, I am looking just as forward to school ending as my kids! I am sick of packing lunches and making sure that all the homework and projects are done!! School ends for us next thursday...then the camps and outings will begin. We will be sticking close to home until 8/12 when we leave for the Hard Rock at Universal! I booked a cabana for our pool day- they told me the one with the best view of the pool slide was the "Stevie Wonder" cabana-
I thought that was pretty funny!!

Stevie Wonder visited my High School year's ago and the students were so excited that they were waiving at his limo:rotfl:

We will be in Florida 8/14 - 8/21. Nothing planned. Just using a leftover timeshare week that we have.

College will start a week later for the oldest DD.

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Hello All!

Checking in with my Dis peeps!

School ends next Friday for us. I'm ready to spend the summer with Mikayla and she's so over 2nd grade. LOL.

We joined our country club, again and plan to spend our days by the pool, unless I'm working.

We're getting excited about our vaction. We'll be in WDW August 7 through the 14th. I just bought our airfare, $1100! The most we have ever paid!!! Prices are stupid!! Our Disney payment is due next week, that will hurt! I still have a ton of Disney planning to do!!!

The cruise is paid off. We sail August 14th on Carnival's Dream. Should be interesting. I've done some shopping for resort wear (sounds better than saying Target and Macy's). We're doing the Eastern again, but we love it!! Hopefully Carnival will meet our expectations after years of DCL.

I can't believe so many of us will be in Florida at the same time and won't get to see each other. How sad. Audrey and her clan will be with us at Disney and we're VERY excited about that. Audrey, we have to chat soon!

NYC is great, love the job. Hate the commute. I sound like a broken record. It's suppose to get hot this week, the city stinks, literally, in the summer. I want to hand out soap to the homeless people.

See you on the boards!
Michele

[My4PhillyGirls]

Happy Father's Day:banana::banana::banana:

Joe

[parlay]

How many of you think that three months of no school is just too long:confused3

Two of the girls have graduated and third had her last day on Friday:scared1:

Now the camps and jobs begin for the rest of the summer. With no cruise on the agenda for this summer, it will be trips to Dallas and Kissimmee with no big plans at either.

What is everyone else doing?

Joe

School is over for us this Friday. Poor DS has an Honors Physics final on the very last day of school!! Harsh! (that is a quote :) )

I wish our Summer break lasted 3 months, this year it is more like 9.5 weeks! I can't believe that I just got an invitation to a July 4th party and we aren't even done school yet!

Unfortunately for us, this is a Disney-free year! :( But we'll get to do it up right next year! We'll be doing day trips, and FINALLY visiting the Philadelphia Museum of Art (I've visited the Met, the Guggenheim, a dozen other large museums and living less than an hour from Philly for most of my life - NEVER visited the Art Museum!) Visiting family in New England, and a trip to Williamsburg, and a few Revolutionary battle sites (gotta throw in a little education over the summer - since DS loves history - NOT!).

-Betty

[My4PhillyGirls]

School is over for us this Friday. Poor DS has an Honors Physics final on the very last day of school!! Harsh! (that is a quote :) )

I wish our Summer break lasted 3 months, this year it is more like 9.5 weeks! I can't believe that I just got an invitation to a July 4th party and we aren't even done school yet!

Unfortunately for us, this is a Disney-free year! :( But we'll get to do it up right next year! We'll be doing day trips, and FINALLY visiting the Philadelphia Museum of Art (I've visited the Met, the Guggenheim, a dozen other large museums and living less than an hour from Philly for most of my life - NEVER visited the Art Museum!) Visiting family in New England, and a trip to Williamsburg, and a few Revolutionary battle sites (gotta throw in a little education over the summer - since DS loves history - NOT!).

-Betty

You will love the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Don't forget to take the shuttle over to the Annex. They have some great art over there too.

I read over the last day or two that they are getting a new food vendor that is very good:thumbsup2

If you ever want to go to the Please Touch Museum (Children's Museum), let me know. I sit on the community board and can get you free tix.

Joe

[parlay]

You will love the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Don't forget to take the shuttle over to the Annex. They have some great art over there too.

I read over the last day or two that they are getting a new food vendor that is very good:thumbsup2

If you ever want to go to the Please Touch Museum (Children's Museum), let me know. I sit on the community board and can get you free tix.

Joe

Thanks for the tip! And for the ticket offer, very kind, I will keep it in mind! Thank You!!

[Mojodisney]

Hello All,

We are home this summer. We had to cancel our road trip to Banf for right after school got out. I have 2 staff members that are out for cancer treatments. T keeps reminding me that I can't book another DCL cruise till we take the Holland America cruise that we bought at the school auction. Crazy but true, I can't believe I actually bought another cruise, must have been the free flowing alcohol.

We kept E out of camp for the 1st week of school and then went to hang with friends for a couple of days. She will be doing camp from school and other camps for the rest of the summer. T is hoping we can still get a trip in before we go back to school. Unfortunately it will be a Disney free summer

[My4PhillyGirls]

Next week we will be going to Dallas, TX for work and play:thumbsup2 My work and the family's play:)

It looks like a 100 degrees for a couple of days:scared1:

Maybe we will tour the Cowboys new stadium since the Super Bowl will be there next season.

We went last year but it wasn't completely finished. It felt weird to be around all the Cowboys products since I'm an Eagles fan.

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Hello All!!!

It's Africa hot here in the Northeast!!!! The a/c has been running around the clock. Yeah, kiss my butt powergrid! I don't care what it costs, we're cool. (but, you all knew that already)

We leave for WDW 30 days from today. Yeah, I'm so not ready for this trip. Working stinks! I have nothing done. Oh man, I have to get moving!!!

Try to stay cool this week!

Miss all of you!!!!
Michele, Eric and Mikayla

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hello All!!!

It's Africa hot here in the Northeast!!!! The a/c has been running around the clock. Yeah, kiss my butt powergrid! I don't care what it costs, we're cool. (but, you all knew that already)

We leave for WDW 30 days from today. Yeah, I'm so not ready for this trip. Working stinks! I have nothing done. Oh man, I have to get moving!!!

Try to stay cool this week!

Miss all of you!!!!
Michele, Eric and Mikayla

Hello Michele & Family,

We are here is Dallas, TX in our connecting rooms in the hotel:laughing:

Just like DCL we have to have more room and two baths:thumbsup2

We are happily using all of the hotels air conditioning without worrying about a bill.

Enjoy your heat wave:scared1:

Joe

[gottolovedisney]

Hello All!!!

It's Africa hot here in the Northeast!!!! The a/c has been running around the clock. Yeah, kiss my butt powergrid! I don't care what it costs, we're cool. (but, you all knew that already)

We leave for WDW 30 days from today. Yeah, I'm so not ready for this trip. Working stinks! I have nothing done. Oh man, I have to get moving!!!

Try to stay cool this week!

Miss all of you!!!!
Michele, Eric and Mikayla


This heat is terrible! Can't imagine what your walk to work is like!! I guess we should get used to this, as this is what Florida will be like next month! Still can't believe vacation is next month...I feel like the summer is slipping away already. I am still trying to finalize my hotel for the last two days of our trip. Was going to take the kids to the Nick Hotel, but the more I look into it, I hear bad things about it. Any ideas on a fun hotel to spend the last two days?? DH would rather not do disney, as he will have had his fill of amusement parks after we are done with Universal..

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Look, my room is ready!!!

The latest pic of the Dream under construction.

http://redaktion.meyer-neptun.de/exfiles/7/20100628_b.jpg

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

This heat is terrible! Can't imagine what your walk to work is like!! I guess we should get used to this, as this is what Florida will be like next month! Still can't believe vacation is next month...I feel like the summer is slipping away already. I am still trying to finalize my hotel for the last two days of our trip. Was going to take the kids to the Nick Hotel, but the more I look into it, I hear bad things about it. Any ideas on a fun hotel to spend the last two days?? DH would rather not do disney, as he will have had his fill of amusement parks after we are done with Universal..

The heat stinks and so does the city!!!

I am soooo N.O.T. ready for this vacation either. Working is really cramping my style. How the heck am I suppose to pack 11 pairs of shoes and commute to NYC? LOL I have done NOTHING!!! for our cruise and we sail in less than a month.

Have you considered a hotel along the coast? I hear the rooms on the gulf side are really cheap! Yeah, that's my news humor for the day.

[My4PhillyGirls]

Michele,

They are still working on your cabin:rotfl2:

I tried to send you a copy of the link. See if this works.

http://www.depping-design.de/test/displayimage.php?album=141&pos=19

Joe

[gottolovedisney]

The heat stinks and so does the city!!!

I am soooo N.O.T. ready for this vacation either. Working is really cramping my style. How the heck am I suppose to pack 11 pairs of shoes and commute to NYC? LOL I have done NOTHING!!! for our cruise and we sail in less than a month.

Have you considered a hotel along the coast? I hear the rooms on the gulf side are really cheap! Yeah, that's my news humor for the day.

Funny!!
Remember when you are packing to stuff socks in your push up bras!!:dance3:

....what happened to Cigy????????:confused3

[My4PhillyGirls]

Funny!!
Remember when you are packing to stuff socks in your push up bras!!:dance3:

....what happened to Cigy????????:confused3

Is he hanging out on the other thread:confused3

Ok people, we have only 10 months to pay off our cruise:scared1:

Joe

[My4PhillyGirls]

Has everyone checked out the video in the castaway club section of the DCL website:confused3

It really gets you excited about the progress of the ship:thumbsup2

Joe

[parlay]

Has everyone checked out the video in the castaway club section of the DCL website:confused3

It really gets you excited about the progress of the ship:thumbsup2

Joe

Sitting here enjoying a rainy morning, watching the video link,drinking coffee thankful my air conditioner isn't running 24/7 - but thinking its going to be so much nicer up on deck!! Thanks for the 10 month payment reminder! ;)

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hello Everyone,

Check out the new pics of the Dream. The inside staterooms are tiny:scared1:

http://www.mouseplanet.com/9317/Building_the_Dream

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Funny!!
Remember when you are packing to stuff socks in your push up bras!!:dance3:

....what happened to Cigy????????:confused3

Oh, dont' worry I have plenty of packing to do. But... my bras are a little smaller this cruise.

Cigy7? OMG! He's probably still pushing around a stroller somewhere in NJ!!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Is he hanging out on the other thread:confused3

Ok people, we have only 10 months to pay off our cruise:scared1:

Joe

Cigy doesn't hang out with us cool kids on the boards anymore. I don't think his wife lets him post! LOL!!!!

He probably still looking for free dining! I hear he likes the quick service plan!!!!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Hello Everyone,

Check out the new pics of the Dream. The inside staterooms are tiny:scared1:

http://www.mouseplanet.com/9317/Building_the_Dream

Joe

Joe,

Thanks for the link!!!! 10 months until payoff?! OMG!!! Where does the time go?

[Cigy7]

Cigy doesn't hang out with us cool kids on the boards anymore. I don't think his wife lets him post! LOL!!!!

He probably still looking for free dining! I hear he likes the quick service plan!!!!


My wife said I could have a minute to say hello to my friends on the boards. I really want to give a real big shout out to MoJO and Joe.

[Cigy7]

Great pictures of the Dream !!!!! No way there is enough shoe storage from what i see

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

My wife said I could have a minute to say hello to my friends on the boards. I really want to give a real big shout out to MoJO and Joe.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Board,

I will once again take it upon myself to apologize for Cigy's bad behavior. Of course he meant to say say Hello to EVERYONE!

What do you expect? He's from New Jersey! No Manners!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Great pictures of the Dream !!!!! No way there is enough shoe storage from what i see

Looks to me like your room has a plumbing problem! Mine is ready for me and all my shoes... and whatever else I decide to pack!!!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

We spent the afternoon doing the cruise shopping! One thing the recession is good for... SALES!!!

As usual I bought way too much stuff and I'll bring way too much!!!

I've dubbed my husband "Bag Boy" he gets to lug the luggage this year.

I received an email today from Rachel and Matt. They are both doing well and have some very good news to share with all of us. I invited Rachel to our thread and let her tell eveyone herself!!

[Cigy7]

I received an email today from Rachel and Matt. They are both doing well and have some very good news to share with all of us. I invited Rachel to our thread and let her tell eveyone herself!!

She really cant wait to get to our thread. Thats what I live for to read about Albany's loudest shopper v:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Thats what I live for to read about Albany's loudest shopper v:lmao::lmao::lmao:

I might be a loud shopper, but I'm lean. Down 4 dress sizes and 39 pounds. I'll kiss 40 this weekend. :cool1::cool1:

Cigy, did you ever think about stoller aerobics around deck 9? I hear the view is lovely!

This is going to be a great cruise. We need a name and bracelets.:banana::banana: I nominate you to buy them!

[gottolovedisney]

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Board,

I will once again take it upon myself to apologize for Cigy's bad behavior. Of course he meant to say say Hello to EVERYONE!

What do you expect? He's from New Jersey! No Manners!

Thanks for coming to my defense....Cigy- it would have been easier to say hello to everyone except me instead! ;)

[gottolovedisney]

I might be a loud shopper, but I'm lean. Down 4 dress sizes and 39 pounds. I'll kiss 40 this weekend. :cool1::cool1:

Cigy, did you ever think about stoller aerobics around deck 9? I hear the view is lovely!

This is going to be a great cruise. We need a name and bracelets.:banana::banana: I nominate you to buy them!

Everyone Knows that Albany is THE place to shop!! ...Do they even sell shoes in Jersey:confused3

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hello Everyone,

During the week of 8/14/10 - 8/21/10 when will the Wonder be in port:confused3

I am thinking about visting Cape Canaveral on that day so that I can enjoy NASA and maybe see the Wonder leave that evening.

Has anyone done the NASA tour? What did you think?

Joe

[Cigy7]

I invited these people to our cruise I thought Michelle would get along good with them. They really documented the trip well.


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2473758

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Hello Everyone,

During the week of 8/14/10 - 8/21/10 when will the Wonder be in port:confused3

I am thinking about visting Cape Canaveral on that day so that I can enjoy NASA and maybe see the Wonder leave that evening.

Has anyone done the NASA tour? What did you think?

Joe


The Wonder will be out. She leaves on Tuesday, August 12th. That's one reason we're not doing DCL this summer, only 5 night cruises.:confused3

However, on Saturday August 14th the Carnival Dream will be in port and I'll be getting on it!!!! :cool1::cool1:

I haven't done the NASA tour, but Eric did. He loved it. Last year we got to watch the shuttle launch from the beach at Wilderness Lodge the night before the cruise. Now that was awesome!!!

Sounds like we have a mini MSLSC reunion going on. You, Joanne, Audrey and I will all be in Orlando...:banana:

Hmmm... Let's see that leaves Monique, Betty and Cigy behind. Well... 2 out of 3 aint bad!:rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

I invited these people to our cruise I thought Michelle would get along good with them. They really documented the trip well.


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2473758

Are those relatives of yours?:rotfl2::lmao:

Looks like the the Clampetts go to Disney! OMG!!:rotfl:

[Cigy7]

Are those relatives of yours?:rotfl2::lmao:

Looks like the the Clampetts go to Disney! OMG!!:rotfl:

Nope

Notice the car has New York Plates. I bet they are from the Albany area. Looks like they enjoy the high life like you Michele KFC and a hot tub..:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Nope

Notice the car has New York Plates. I bet they are from the Albany area. Looks like they enjoy the high life like you Michele KFC and a hot tub..:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Cigy, you're right! I do enjoy a hot tub, but I choke on chicken bones!

Making up my packing list today, only taking 10 pairs of shoes this year! That would be 20 things I could throw at your head!

[My4PhillyGirls]

Michele,

If you still have a aft balcony, have you notice that railings looks like you can see through them instead of the solid white walls:confused3

Also, we get in around 1:00 p.m. on 8/14 and leave on 8/21. Looks like we won't get a peak at the Carnival Dream:sad1:

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Michele,

If you still have a aft balcony, have you notice that railings looks like you can see through them instead of the solid white walls:confused3

Also, we get in around 1:00 p.m. on 8/14 and leave on 8/21. Looks like we won't get a peak at the Carnival Dream:sad1:

Joe

Joe,

I think your right. I did some web surfing today. Haha! Boy did I get a deal on that cabin. I was the first person to book the Dream for our cruise. I had the run of the ship. I'm so happy with my choice.

Too bad you'll miss us at PC. I'll take one Dream cruise this year and one next year. LOL

Here's something fun to pass the time... build your own cruise ship. It's the company building the Dream.

Cigy, see if you can add a stroller walking track?!?!

http://www.meyerwerft.com/page.asp?lang=e&main=1&subs=0&did=1470

I did it... woke up this morning and hit my goal weight. I've lost 40 lbs! Going for more...?!?!? Yikes!!! I was shopping in Times Square at 8:30 this morning buying more clothes. You gotta love NYC!!!

Peace Out!!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

The chairs in the champagne bar on the Dream are fashioned after a corset! I LOVE IT!!! Laces and all!!!

[gottolovedisney]

The chairs in the champagne bar on the Dream are fashioned after a corset! I LOVE IT!!! Laces and all!!!

How cool is that!!

[My4PhillyGirls]

The heat wave has broken in Philly:banana::banana::banana:

I hope everyone had a great weekend:thumbsup2

Joe

[Mojodisney]

My wife said I could have a minute to say hello to my friends on the boards. I really want to give a real big shout out to MoJO and Joe.

Hey Cigy7!! Tell your lovely wife hello for us. We are not taking this cruise and I cry about it every night. Instead we are trying to buy a bigger place. Also, we "accidentally" bought a HA cruise at E's school auction.

Hope NJ is treating you well. Maybe we will see you guys next time I'm in NY:thumbsup2

[Mojodisney]

Hello everyone,

I'm sorry to say that we are definitely and unfortunately not going to be able to cruise with you all. I hope you don't mind me continuing to lurk on this thread. I want to live vicariously thru all of you :goodvibes

We are trying to buy a bigger place. We have our eye on a place that is 2x the size of your current condo and has a wonderful view of water!!! I can pretend I'm on the ship sitting on our verandah, but I have to block the trees out. We saw an eagle flying over the lake today when we went to show the place to my parents.

Michele, congrats on the weight loss. You do know that you are going to become one of those skinnies that we talked about. Wish I could lose the weight like you have been doing. Good for you!!! Can't wait to see pics of the new clothes :banana:

Monique

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Monique,

Don't count yourself out yet. A lot can change in a year. Start buying those lottery tickets!! I will miss you so much! We had such a wonderful time with you, Tim and Elizabeth. Mikayla misses her. We should let the girls email/call each other.

There's always NY in freezing cold January!!

Michele

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Let the games begin!

I started packing!!!! We leave in 10 days!!!!

Yes, Cigy, 11 pairs of shoes. I just can stand for less. Get it? Stand?! LOL, that's NY humor!!!

[My4PhillyGirls]

Monique,

If you could sneak on the ship, both of our cabins sleep 5 and its only 5 of us:rotfl:

Michele,

You know that you have to give us a brief trip report about the other Dream ship:thumbsup2

By the way, on the main boards they are fighting over whether the aft balconies will be solid white walls or plexiglass:confused3

Joe

[Mojodisney]

Monique,

If you could sneak on the ship, both of our cabins sleep 5 and its only 5 of us:rotfl:

Michele,

You know that you have to give us a brief trip report about the other Dream ship:thumbsup2

By the way, on the main boards they are fighting over whether the aft balconies will be solid white walls or plexiglass:confused3

Joe

Thanks for the offer Joe. Don't be surprised if I show up and want 1 of the beds :rotfl2:

I can't believe about the balconies "discussions" it is getting out of hand.

[gottolovedisney]

Monique,

If you could sneak on the ship, both of our cabins sleep 5 and its only 5 of us:rotfl:

Michele,

You know that you have to give us a brief trip report about the other Dream ship:thumbsup2

By the way, on the main boards they are fighting over whether the aft balconies will be solid white walls or plexiglass:confused3

Joe

I think it is important for us to know if the walls will be plexi glass or solid white...especially if my cabin may be near Michele's....:laughing:
I think Eric would want to know:woohoo:

[gottolovedisney]

Let the games begin!

I started packing!!!! We leave in 10 days!!!!

Yes, Cigy, 11 pairs of shoes. I just can stand for less. Get it? Stand?! LOL, that's NY humor!!!


I can't wait to hear how the ship is!

[CowboyPrincess]

Hey everyone, its Tara here (Cigy7's wife). I finally got my own username. Now I can properly separate myself from him. Just wanted to say how much i miss you all and that magical boat.

[Mojodisney]

Hey everyone, its Tara here (Cigy7's wife). I finally got my own username. Now I can properly separate myself from him. Just wanted to say how much i miss you all and that magical boat.

Howdy Tara!!! Glad you finally got your own voice. I see you are sailing again. Hope Chase has a better time this time.

Hope to see you if I make it NY next Jan.
Monique

[CowboyPrincess]

Monique- you said that so well- I really need my own voice when mike's is the way it is! And hopefully we will see you before the cruise next year and really convince you to sneak on! And yes lets hope Chase has a better cruise and therefore everyone has a better cruise. He is doing better overall, but still has some super bad days with his skin being itchy and raw.

Take care- Tara

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Hey everyone, its Tara here (Cigy7's wife). I finally got my own username. Now I can properly separate myself from him. Just wanted to say how much i miss you all and that magical boat.

Hey Tara!!!!

About time you joined the fun! The Mrs. is always better than the Mr. It's so much fun to talk about our men!

Hope all is well with you and yours. We're looking forward to sailing on the Dream with you!!! We did have fun!!!

Michele

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

I think it is important for us to know if the walls will be plexi glass or solid white...especially if my cabin may be near Michele's....:laughing:
I think Eric would want to know:woohoo:


Don't worry, we'll do the Boom, Boom, Pow in the closet!

[gottolovedisney]

Did you see this article about the possibility of the Fantasy being docked
in NYC....let's hope this happens- not having to pay airfare would be so great!


http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-cruise...ntasy-ship.htm

[gottolovedisney]

http://www.amazon.com/Redneck-Pack-Beer-Soda-Holster/dp/B001LP0OT0/ref=pd_sim_k_4

http://www.amazon.com/WineRack-200-008-Wine-Rack-Medium/dp/B001FYZZI2/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1280432518&sr=8-27

Don't forget to pack these essentials!

[CowboyPrincess]

Hey Tara!!!!

About time you joined the fun! The Mrs. is always better than the Mr. It's so much fun to talk about our men!

Hope all is well with you and yours. We're looking forward to sailing on the Dream with you!!! We did have fun!!!

Michele

Yes it is about time i got myself on this forum- Mostly just to defend myself!:lmao:

We all cant wait to see that new boat, just wish it was more than a five day cruise. I keep dreaming about the 14 day cruise, but that is just a dream.

Well we have a year to get this party started! We will miss you much on the cruise in October.

[CowboyPrincess]

If they dock a ship in NY we might no longer have that college fund!:teacher:

[CowboyPrincess]

i know these pics are almost a year old, but i had to get one of Cigy7 pushing the stroller up here.http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/sienna1215/mikewithstoller.jpg

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Did you see this article about the possibility of the Fantasy being docked
in NYC....let's hope this happens- not having to pay airfare would be so great!


http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-cruise...ntasy-ship.htm

I've heard plenty of these rumors! NYC would be awesome! Finally an Amtrak train I wouldn't mind taking. Rumor has it the announcement will coincide with the opening of the new Disney store in Times Square. It shoud open in October.

The rumor mill has the ship going to PC/WDW, CC and Bermuda.

I would love to see the Fantasy at Pier 88 in New York. Forward facing Manhattan, Aft facing New Jersey!!!:lmao::lmao: Picking on Mike, not you Tara!!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

http://www.amazon.com/Redneck-Pack-Beer-Soda-Holster/dp/B001LP0OT0/ref=pd_sim_k_4

http://www.amazon.com/WineRack-200-008-Wine-Rack-Medium/dp/B001FYZZI2/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1280432518&sr=8-27

Don't forget to pack these essentials!

FOX News actually ran a story on the booze bra, as I call it. I want to be first in line. Imagine, keeping you cool and crocked at the same time!!

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41LyleAn43L._AA300_.jpg

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

If they dock a ship in NY we might no longer have that college fund!:teacher:

Forget the college fund, I'll sell my kid!

Disney already has my deposit for the Fantasy. I booked a dummy date. Plus they have my deposit for the Dream. Now, I know how they're paying for those new boats!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

i know these pics are almost a year old, but i had to get one of Cigy7 pushing the stroller up here.http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/sienna1215/mikewithstoller.jpg

TARA!!!! I ALMOST SPIT OUT MY WINE!!!! OHMIGOD, THAT'S THE BEST LAUGH I'VE HAD IN A LONG TIME!!!!!!!

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

[CowboyPrincess]

Dont waste any wine on Mike... but glad i could make you laugh!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Laugh ain't the word!

I have to show Eric that picture when he gets home.

We're packing, packing, packing! Now wait, I'm packing. Eric just brings me all his stuff and I take care of it. Can't wait to get back to Wilderness Lodge. We loved it there!!!

[CowboyPrincess]

Also did you always say he was somewhere on deck 4? i cant remember if that was the deck you would mention but if so even better since he is on deck 4! Yes men always seem to get out of packing... a few years ago on a trip to Portland Mike gave me all his things to pack... well we got there and he did not have a single shirt! So now we have a ton of Portland Zoo t-shirts- basically every animal.

So super congrats on the weight lose- so i guess your diet included wine?

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

i know these pics are almost a year old, but i had to get one of Cigy7 pushing the stroller up here.http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/sienna1215/mikewithstoller.jpg

I had to add my caption to the photo:

"Does this stroller make my AFT look big?"

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Also did you always say he was somewhere on deck 4? i cant remember if that was the deck you would mention but if so even better since he is on deck 4! Yes men always seem to get out of packing... a few years ago on a trip to Portland Mike gave me all his things to pack... well we got there and he did not have a single shirt! So now we have a ton of Portland Zoo t-shirts- basically every animal.

So super congrats on the weight lose- so i guess your diet included wine?

Tara,

You are cracking me up! Did the zoo have bunny and duckie shirts in Mike's size? LOL

Thanks for the kudos on the pounds. Down 43! Yes, my diet does include wine and all forms of alcohol. I don't call it a diet. I changed my lifestyle and eating habits. I walk or workout one hour a day. I watch my calories and cut back on somethings.

[CowboyPrincess]

Well thats a big deal, losing weight and still having alcohol. I am very happy for you..... I wish I could get more exercise and lose some pounds--- i only get to walk when Chase needs a stroller ride....lol.

So when do you actually leave for your vacation? We are doing wilderness lodge club level before the october cruise- so dont get too rowdy up there next month and mess it up for us.

[CowboyPrincess]

I know its been a long time since we set sail, but i thought i would share a few photos anyway.

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/sienna1215/siformalnight-1.jpg
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/sienna1215/firstday-1.jpg
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/sienna1215/chasetux.jpg

[CowboyPrincess]

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/sienna1215/stthomas.jpg
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/sienna1215/siwithspoon.jpg
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/sienna1215/sipluto.jpg

[CowboyPrincess]

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/sienna1215/siandmickey.jpg
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/sienna1215/formalnight.jpg

[CowboyPrincess]

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/sienna1215/hiddenchase.jpg

[CowboyPrincess]

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/sienna1215/chasemickeybar.jpg
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/sienna1215/allbutchase.jpg

[My4PhillyGirls]

Great pics:thumbsup2

Michele,

I hope you don't remember the photos my mom showed of me during the character breakfast:rotfl:

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Great pics:thumbsup2

Michele,

I hope you don't remember the photos my mom showed of me during the character breakfast:rotfl:

Joe

No worries Joe. Most of the cruise was a blur to me!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Hot off the presses... Gentlemen start your engines!

A major milestone was achieved for the Disney Dream this week when testing began on the ship’s five engines at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. Several months ago, the engines were installed on the ship, and this week the team at the yard started the engines for the first time!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Well thats a big deal, losing weight and still having alcohol. I am very happy for you..... I wish I could get more exercise and lose some pounds--- i only get to walk when Chase needs a stroller ride....lol.

So when do you actually leave for your vacation? We are doing wilderness lodge club level before the october cruise- so dont get too rowdy up there next month and mess it up for us.

Tara,

The pictures of the children are beautiful! Except that big kid next to Pluto! :rotfl:

We leave for Disney on Saturday, August 7th. Dear Lord, I can not tell you how much my family NEEDS this vacation!! Big E has been working his tail off, Mikayla loves WDW and I'm burned out from running back and forth to New York. We "live" under the same roof, but never see each other for more than a few hours a day... sometimes, I don't see Mikayla for days.

I hope you enjoy Wilderness Lodge as much as we do. It's a small resort by Disney standards, but very charming. Being so close to MK and being on the boat system is very convenient.

The rooms are nothing to write home about, however, the CM's in the Old Faithful Club will go out of their way to make your vacation special. Ask for a room with a MK view. You can stand on your balcony at night and watch the fireworks!

Mikayla LOVES the pool with the waterslide, the surry bikes, the guyser, the electric water parade and movies on the beach. We're also renting a boat again this year to cruise on Seven Seas Lagoon and we're going to Ft. Wilderness to Chip and Dale's Campfire.

Being the planner I am, every day is scoped out, every meal, every outfit and every pair of shoes! :rotfl:

[gottolovedisney]

If they dock a ship in NY we might no longer have that college fund!:teacher:

I guess that is why they invented community colleges!!:lmao:

[gottolovedisney]

Tara,

The pictures of the children are beautiful! Except that big kid next to Pluto! :rotfl:

We leave for Disney on Saturday, August 7th. Dear Lord, I can not tell you how much my family NEEDS this vacation!! Big E has been working his tail off, Mikayla loves WDW and I'm burned out from running back and forth to New York. We "live" under the same roof, but never see each other for more than a few hours a day... sometimes, I don't see Mikayla for days.

I hope you enjoy Wilderness Lodge as much as we do. It's a small resort by Disney standards, but very charming. Being so close to MK and being on the boat system is very convenient.

The rooms are nothing to write home about, however, the CM's in the Old Faithful Club will go out of their way to make your vacation special. Ask for a room with a MK view. You can stand on your balcony at night and watch the fireworks!

Mikayla LOVES the pool with the waterslide, the surry bikes, the guyser, the electric water parade and movies on the beach. We're also renting a boat again this year to cruise on Seven Seas Lagoon and we're going to Ft. Wilderness to Chip and Dale's Campfire.

Being the planner I am, every day is scoped out, every meal, every outfit and every pair of shoes! :rotfl:

We will be at universal the 12th-16th and then will be going to the Bonnett Creek for the 16th-18th. It is right near Epcot. We won't do the parks, but will definitely go to Downtown Disney...I can't believe we are leaving soon! I need to get motivated!
..hopefully there will be no tropical storms in our future, Michele!

[CowboyPrincess]

Michelle- That big kid by goofy is by far the most difficult child i have. And that must be so hard being seperate from your family so much, even though I know it would be hard i do dream about being in that situation somedays. Hope you have an amazing vacation, you already have me tired with all those plans and my feet aching with the thought of all those shoes.

and heres to great weather for everyone's vacation:dance3:

have a great monday everyone!

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hello All!

We will be leaving for Orlando on the 14th so I have decided that I need to firm up the gut for Typhoon Lagoon:rotfl:

It's either that or hang out in 5 feet of water so that nobody can see my out of shape belly.

Any who, Michele have a great trip and enjoy the other Dream ship:thumbsup2

I hope that you have great cruising weather.

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

UGH!!!

Everything is such a mess! I can not get my act together for this trip. Just seems like too many loose ends and I can't check anything off the list.

What really gets me, I'm in NYC right up to the night before. I can just picture myself running home and finishing at 3 am!

I want to scream!!!!!!!!!!!

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Hello All!

We will be leaving for Orlando on the 14th so I have decided that I need to firm up the gut for Typhoon Lagoon:rotfl:

It's either that or hang out in 5 feet of water so that nobody can see my out of shape belly.

Any who, Michele have a great trip and enjoy the other Dream ship:thumbsup2

I hope that you have great cruising weather.

Joe

Joe,

You could always steal a swim ring from a little kid to cover your gut or one of the floats from Castaway Creek!

[CowboyPrincess]

Sending lots of wishes that Joe gets his flat tummy and michelle doesnt forget her shoes or push-up bras. Hang in guys vacation is suppose to be fun....:rotfl2:

[My4PhillyGirls]

Joe,

You could always steal a swim ring from a little kid to cover your gut or one of the floats from Castaway Creek!

That's It!

I will walk around the lazy river inside an intertube and nobody will notice:rotfl:

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

3 days!!!! It can get here soon enough for the Bakers.

I'm taking the day off and spending it by the pool! No packing, no vacation planning, nothing. We've had a long few days and need a break, besides, my tan is fading!!

[CowboyPrincess]

Good for you Michelle- a mini vacation from packing. Hope the sun is good to you.

[gottolovedisney]

3 days!!!! It can get here soon enough for the Bakers.

I'm taking the day off and spending it by the pool! No packing, no vacation planning, nothing. We've had a long few days and need a break, besides, my tan is fading!!

Hope you enjoyed your day of relaxing! Have a wonderful trip...
Remember all Florida travelers to pack your clothing in plastic bags! You never know when your luggage can be left out in the pouring rain at MCO!

[My4PhillyGirls]

Have a great trip Michele:cool1:

Enjoy WDW and the cruise. Looks like you guys dodge a storm that appears to be going towards Bermuda:thumbsup2

Joe

[CowboyPrincess]

Michelle-

Hope you and the family have an amazing vacation!!!!!

Tara

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Hey All,

Disney, ready or not, here we come!

We're almost packed... 5 suitcases=185 pounds!

Eric is doing his man stuff, you know, shutting off the water to the house, mowing the lawn in the dark... why do they put everything off until the very last minute?

You know me, I'll be posting from Disney! He can't take my BlackBerry until we sail. Little does he know I got a new one that's international so I can post anywhere in the world!!! HAHA!!

I'll be at sea when we hit our one year countdown to the Disney Dream! I will raise a glass and toast all of you!

Safe travels to everyone who's heading to Florida! Wish we were all together again!

If Danielle heads for the eastern caribbean (like she might) keep your fingers crossed for us!!!

Peace Out!!!!
Michele

[My4PhillyGirls]

Next week we will be in Orlando:banana::banana::banana:

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

I'm standing on my balcony @ WL watching the fireworks!

[parlay]

Eric is doing his man stuff, you know, shutting off the water to the house, mowing the lawn in the dark... why do they put everything off until the very last minute?

You know me, I'll be posting from Disney! He can't take my BlackBerry until we sail. Little does he know I got a new one that's international so I can post anywhere in the world!!! HAHA!!

I'll be at sea when we hit our one year countdown to the Disney Dream! I will raise a glass and toast all of you!

Safe travels to everyone who's heading to Florida! Wish we were all together again!

If Danielle heads for the eastern caribbean (like she might) keep your fingers crossed for us!!!

Peace Out!!!!
Michele

I love that Eric is mowing in the dark!! I'm usually scrubbing kitchen floors 10 minutes before we walk out the door - DH tells the kids so that the robbers will have a nice clean place to stay!! LOL

Can't wait to get updates from that Blackberry! And what a great way to celebrate the 1 year countdown to the Dream!

Fingers crossed that Danielle heads somewhere else!

Next week we will be in Orlando:banana::banana::banana:

Joe

Have a wonderful time!

I'm standing on my balcony @ WL watching the fireworks!

Ahhhhh! :worship:

[gottolovedisney]

Leaving thursday morning for Orlando!!!! Bags will be packed tonight (with only 3 pairs of shoes for me!).

Going to christen the newest addition to our family....the Margharitaville cordless Blender!!:cool1::cool1:


Michele- Johnny keeps thinking we are going to bump into MiKayla at the airport!!


Will be in Downtown Disney for our one year countdown...looking forward to the fireworks.

Save Travels, everyone!

JoAnn

[My4PhillyGirls]

Leaving thursday morning for Orlando!!!! Bags will be packed tonight (with only 3 pairs of shoes for me!).

Going to christen the newest addition to our family....the Margharitaville cordless Blender!!:cool1::cool1:


Michele- Johnny keeps thinking we are going to bump into MiKayla at the airport!!


Will be in Downtown Disney for our one year countdown...looking forward to the fireworks.

Save Travels, everyone!

JoAnn

Have a great trip:thumbsup2

No plans yet as to how we will celebrate the year count down yet.

Can't wait to get on the plane on Saturday:banana::banana:

Joe

[My4PhillyGirls]

Anybody out there:confused3

Leaving in the AM:thumbsup2

Joe

[My4PhillyGirls]

Were here:cool1::cool1:

One more day until our one year anniversary:banana::banana::banana:

Joe

[parlay]

Happy 1 year til the Dream!! :banana:

Can't believe it is finally here and am so jeolous of all of you who are in Florida right now!;) Hope you are ALL having a fabulous time, but then how could you not be!!

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hey Parlay,

1 year and counting. Just think. Right now we will be getting ready for the muster drill:thumbsup2

In the room right now because of the rain. We are waiting it out and we are going out again:banana::banana:

Joe

[parlay]

Hey Parlay,

1 year and counting. Just think. Right now we will be getting ready for the muster drill:thumbsup2

Joe

:) That means that right now we are all laying on the beach or swimming at Castaway Cay!! How are those stingrays looking!! Look there goes Joe down Pelican's plunge!



In the room right now because of the rain. We are waiting it out and we are going out again:banana::banana:

Joe

I love rainy Disney days, we throw those ponchos on and enjoy the light crowds!! Hope you didn't get too wet!

[CastawayCayley]

So here I am, holed up in one bedroom with the a/c on, bribing my kid with his favorite videos so he won't notice we're not going outside into the stifling humidity, daydreaming of being on Castaway Cay in exactly one year....

And becoming very jealous of my fellow cruisers down there in Disney or at sea!! Congrats anyway... ;)

We will not be making it to Disney this year, and in fact had no plans for any vacation but through a stroke of luck DH's company was invited to the resort in upper New Hampshire called The Balsams (http://www.thebalsams.com/) over the Fourth of July. My son and I got a free vacation while DH just had to work about 4 hours all weekend. They have invited us back up for Labor Day so we really lucked out! But just between you and I, I would have preffered something Disneyish. :)

Michele, congrats on the weight loss! Before our last cruise I lost 20 lbs, and then gained it right back over the last year. I'm starting another go at it for "realsies" now (permanent) and have figured out that if I just lose a pound a week I'll be down 50 by the time our next cruise comes along!

[gottolovedisney]

Why does time have to go by so quickly? We were in downtown disney for dinner tonight and then headed back to the room to see the Epcot fireworks...there was a nice lightening show as well as the fireworks tonight.

It is so freakin hot down here though, I give credit to anyone that lives down here...don't know how they do it.

headed back home in the morning.. had a wonderful time and hope all of you did as well

[My4PhillyGirls]

Hello Everyone,

Went to KSC today. Had a great time at NASA. Went to the top of the tower to see if I could see the Wonder, but couldn't:sad1:

Left KSC around 4:30 p.m. and was tempted to dry over to the port to see the Wonder off but I didn't want to get depressed.

Coming home on Saturday. Middle DD wants to hit the pool around 8:00 a.m.:scared1: Then maybe AK and Rain Forest for lunch.

Good Night!

Joe

[parlay]

We will not be making it to Disney this year, and in fact had no plans for any vacation but through a stroke of luck DH's company was invited to the resort in upper New Hampshire called The Balsams (http://www.thebalsams.com/) over the Fourth of July. My son and I got a free vacation while DH just had to work about 4 hours all weekend. They have invited us back up for Labor Day so we really lucked out! But just between you and I, I would have preffered something Disneyish. :)


Lucky you, We love NH! My brother and his wife use to have a cabin in the White Mountains about 15 minutes from Mt. Washington. We spent a few summers there! I miss it!

This is a Disney-free year for us too! I feel your pain!

[My4PhillyGirls]

It's raining again. Didn't spoil the day though. Back at the room watching Big Brother:thumbsup2

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

She's Back!!! We're sitting across from the empty DCL terminal. Sad to go home, but ready! More to come...

[My4PhillyGirls]

We are back:thumbsup2

Michele,

We about to get on our plane about noon today and it started to pour down raining:rotfl:

When we got home our luggage was dry:cool1:

Next year it will be a dreamy vacation:yay:

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Welcome home to all the August travelers! I hate coming home! SWA lost my luggage on the way back. Only me! It didn't show up until Sunday morning at 1am on our doorstep. Too bad they didn't do the laundry this time!!!

Here's my review of Disney/Wilderness Lodge:

We love the Lodge. This was our second time staying there club level. The food offerings were very good, and the staff was very helpful, the pool/resort was well kept but the mosquitos were vicious. We love going to Disney, but you always remember the bad versus the good. I was disappointed our room wasn't ready for hours and housekeeping didn't make up our room one day until 2:30 in the afternoon. Other than that, the resort was outstanding. The lines at the parks moved quickly, were short and some rides we walked right on. Transportation was excellent. Fantasy Land was sad. One entire side is closed off by a construction wall. After 3 years we finally got to ride Soaring!!! I had a panic attack on Mission Space, now I know why people die on that ride!!! The wait for Toy Story Mania was 140 minutes and all fast passes were gone for both days by 9am.

Now the bad... remember when WDW laid off 1500 employees two years ago... it shows. The parks were dirty. Main Street was trashed after the parades. We closed MK down 2 nights for the kiss goodnight and were shocked with the trash on the streets. Cast Members are over worked. I stood at a register waiting to make a purchase while I had to listen to the two of them ***** about how stressed they were, wanting to quit WDW and go to Universal. Really? I know working stinks, but you don't have to air your grips in front of guests. Only one CM called DD Princess all week.

We did not use the meal plan, we paid for our food since we had the 45% room discount. Kona, Whispering Canyon, Beergarten, Garden Grill were EXCELLENT. Food has gone up about 20% since last year, $30 for a counterservice lunch. Chef Mickey's should be shut down. The place was filthly, the food was below par and unappetizing for $140! At Sci-Fi we waited 50 minutes past our ressie to sit down. Our server was top-notch and made up for it. I did complain to the manager about the wait. She was shaking like a leaf when I got done with her. LOL.

Funny story... my girlfirend and I wanted Dooney purses. We saw them all over MK. Waited all week to buy them Thursday night at Downtown. Low and behold, we get there and they're sold out!!! We get back to the hotel at midnight and have the concierge track them down. Only MK had the ones we wanted in stock. Friday morning she and I sent the men and children to Typhoon Lagoon and we went to MK. We were out of park tickets, so we got a SHOPPING PASS. Ladies pay attention... it's a little secret Disney guards like gold. You put a hold on your KTTW card for a park ticket and get one hour to enter the park for free without being charged. We waited at the gates at rope drop for the crowds to thin out and ran like two fools down Main Street. We grabbed out bags in 21 minutes and $400 dollars later, we had our bags!!! Then we strolled around picking up Christmas gifts for the kids, Disney Dollars at Main Street, etc. When we were in City Hall this woman was in front of us getting a pass for her "service" dog. Some little fluff ball she called Pumpkin. She claimed she was deaf and the dog alerted her to loud noises... really? I don't think so... you're deaf and your dog alerts you to noise? After she carried on a conservation with us I knew she was full of crap. She didn't want to put her dog in the kennel and pay the fee. Before City Hall we stopped at the Firehouse to buy our dogs toys. Being the ***** I am, I stood behind her in line squeaking the toys, driving the "service" dog nuts. I even followed her back up Main Street just to be a *****. That stupid little dog was ready to jump out of it's fur!! HAHA!

Overall, Disney has lost some of it's magic. No bounceback offers in the room. But, a slew of them hit the web while we were there. We will go back next year, but I'm not sure we'll stay for a week. Don't get me wrong, we had a great time... just some bumps in the road.


Next... Carnival's Dream...

[jshuff1]

is this a good cruise

[gottolovedisney]

Oh Michele, I have to thank you....
I am overloaded on work and thought I would take a peek at the boards, and your entry cracked me up! Oh, how I can picture you tormenting that dog!! You are too much!

I have to tell you all how pleasantly suprised I was at Universal. The hard rock was a fun hotel (although the rooms were rather small IMO- especially for the price). The pool was awesome. The best part was that we got the front of the line passes since we stayed on site. They worked for most rides (except forbidden journey in harry potter). What a time saver...we hardly waited for anything- and when it is over 100 degrees, it is such a lifesaver!
The rides were great, and the parks were nicely kept. I really enjoyed that didn't have such a "busy" feel that disney has.

Harry Potter was absolutely amazing! I am not a big fan, but the attention to detail with putting this together was fabulous!

It was a fun time. It is not a place that you feel the need to constantly want to go back to like disney. They can't touch what disney does with their shows, characters etc....

If you want something different to do-- a few days at Universal could be fun. we were there for 4 days with a 3 day park pass. I wouldn't stay there for a week, unless I went to sea world..

It is hard getting back to the daily grind....thanks for the laugh, Michele

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

is this a good cruise

Is this a good cruise??? Heck yeah!!! Because I'm on it!!!:lmao:

Honestly, we're a bunch of cruisers who sailed August 29, 2009 going together again. The more the merrier! We're a fun bunch and have lots of laughs.

Who else would chase a fake service dog down Main Street with a squeak toy? ME!!!:rotfl:

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Oh Michele, I have to thank you....
I am overloaded on work and thought I would take a peek at the boards, and your entry cracked me up! Oh, how I can picture you tormenting that dog!! You are too much!

I have to tell you all how pleasantly suprised I was at Universal. The hard rock was a fun hotel (although the rooms were rather small IMO- especially for the price). The pool was awesome. The best part was that we got the front of the line passes since we stayed on site. They worked for most rides (except forbidden journey in harry potter). What a time saver...we hardly waited for anything- and when it is over 100 degrees, it is such a lifesaver!
The rides were great, and the parks were nicely kept. I really enjoyed that didn't have such a "busy" feel that disney has.

Harry Potter was absolutely amazing! I am not a big fan, but the attention to detail with putting this together was fabulous!

It was a fun time. It is not a place that you feel the need to constantly want to go back to like disney. They can't touch what disney does with their shows, characters etc....

If you want something different to do-- a few days at Universal could be fun. we were there for 4 days with a 3 day park pass. I wouldn't stay there for a week, unless I went to sea world..

It is hard getting back to the daily grind....thanks for the laugh, Michele

I'm so glad I could make you laugh. I thought my GF was going to pee her pants we were laughing so hard!

We wanted to do Universal/Harry Potter, but figured it would have cost the 6 of us a fortune for one day. I'm glad you and the kids enjoyed it. I promised Mikayla we'll go next year to Universal... oh, wait... I also promised we would go to Sea World... oh, wait... I also promised we would go back to Disney...oh, wait... I also promised we would go on back to back cruises.

Oh crap, I need to keep my mouth shut or rob a bank!!! I better rob the bank...:rotfl2:

[CowboyPrincess]

Michele-

Glad you are home safe and sound, but really lost luggage? you do have the worst luck with luggage. And thanks for the laugh this morning with your Disney trip just dont leave us hanging on the cruise details. And if you need a partner in crime with that bank heist I'll lend a hand!

have a good day-

Tara

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Let me start by saying this ship is HUGE!!! 2.5 times around deck is 1 mile. Our cruise was soldout, but you never felt crowded. The buffet lines moved nicely and you could usually find a chair anywhere on the ship. I've never seen so many lounge chairs! With the good comes the bad...when you have that many people on board there's bound to be issues...

We sailed Saturday, Aug 14th. Being past Carnival guests they upgraded us 4 times. Nice. You know how rare that is on DCL. Embarkation was a breeze. Unlike DCL the entire family gets in line. We arrived at 11 am and walked right on the ship. We went to Nassau, St. Thomas, St. Martin and a emergency stop at Puerto Rico for a medical reason, but could not get off the ship. Too bad. Nassau is still a pit. We got off for about two hours to shop with Mikayla. She hadn't been there in years. Even she hated it. She won a digital video camera in a raffle and used the day taking pictures of flowers. St. Thomas never changes. We went to Meghan's Bay, as usual. RCCL's Oasis followed us the entire week. Between the two ships we had 11,000 souls on board. Security around the ships was really tight. It was quit a sight to see the two largest vessels in the world side-by-side all week. On Sunday night we raced out of Nassau. It was fun, Oasis won that round, but we wasted her later in the week. Obviously the Captains had a good time. St. Marteen gets better every year. We were on the beach by 9am and spent a king's ransom in jewelry by noon. Yeah, I bought more blue diamonds. Only 3 carats this year, we are in a recession after all! Eric bought a watch.

The boat has 15 decks. Laid out very, very well. But, in my opinion it looked like Wayne Newton and Elton John threw up on board. Vegas glitz and glam. I like the old nautical style of DCL much better.

Rooms opened up at 1:30 on the dot. We had a king room with a balcony on deck 10 forward, one bath. The room and balcony were much larger than on DCL. No problems with the one bath. It was very spacious. The bed... OMG I wanted to steal everything from the sheets to the pillows! Eric wouldn't let me! LOL You have 3 room stewarts. The room was spotless. We swore they had a camera in the room. The minute you left it was cleaned.

We spent about an hour exploring. Then it was off to the first buffet. Hands down folks, Carnival has delicious food. We sailed with them 10 years ago, twice and were very disappointed with the food. I don't know who they hired, but WOW!!! Presentation, quanity, quality...just great, great food. I've never loved DCL food and now I feel like Topsiders is on par with a high school cafeteria. The dining room menus had a lot of variety. We ate there 5 nights, once at the buffet for dinner, breakfast at the buffet or at the restaurants and once at the Chef's Steakhouse. A private restaurant like Palo.

I think we counted 15 places on board that served food. Not to mention the bbq they did every day on deck. In the evenings some of the food places turned over to evening appetizers, sushi, a tappas bar, etc.

Hands down our meal at the Steakhouse was the best meal Eric and I have every had in our lives. From ther Versace china to the 7 course meal. It was a culinary presentation of art.

Mikayla enjoyed the kids clubs during the day, but said they were boring at night. Eric and I didn't realize how much we missed a casino on board. We had a BALL playing craps!

There was always something to do. 3 story high waterslides, pools, laser tag, arts and crafts, mini golf, 14 hot tubs, gym, etc. Eric and Mikayla loved running around while Mommy soaked up the sun and plenty of cocktails. At night on the jumbo screen they showed first run movies which was nice. They had ICEE machines for the kids and REAL popcorn.

Ok... now the bad.

2 pools? Are you freakin' kidding me? The deck plan showed 3, but one turned out to be inside the spa. We did not use the spa, very expensive in my opinion. The pools were salt water. Really? In this technical day and age, salty pools. Yuck!

The kids and teenagers were OUT OF CONTROL!!! Parents would dump their little darlings at the pool for hours and vanish. You know me, I was tossing them out that miss matched socks. Besides, one brat kept getting my hair wet! LOL. One night at 1am we were heading back to the room. We had to walk through the Midnight Orgy of teens laying all over each other in the halls. They were getting more action than married couples. I sent E and M on to the room and took care of business. I chased those kids out like alley cats in heat.

The entertainment couldn't hold a candle to DCL. We sat through one show and laughed our butts off. The big dance performers were a street rap group. Yeah, I pass these kinds of acts in Times Square passing the bucket. Sorry, not our style. The bands were just plain bad.

If the ship made port in Walmart I would be concerned we would tip over. How do I say it... some bought a new package of wife beaters for this cruise. The dinning staff really had a hard time the first night telling some of them how to dress. Of course Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers took offense.

Those are my major complaints. Would we said Carnival again, yes. Consider it was $1200 less than DCL, hell yeah!!!

Ok.. now the funny story of the cruise...

This 400lb woman waddles into the Lido restaurant (one of 5 buffets). She puts an entire pizza down on the table. Yup, she's alone and that pie is going down her pie hole. She walks up to the buffet and comes back with not one, but two trays of food. 2!!!! OMG, some on call the cops her pizza is gone. She finds this poor little server and starts yelling at the girl you took my pizza, you took my pizza. Do you know how long it took me to get it? The poor server apologized. Miss Piggy insisted the girl go get her another one after spewing a slew of curse words at her. I went right after the server and followed her to the pizza restaurant. I told her I thought she handled two ton tilly very professionally. Then I went to the dining room captain and commended the server. When I walked back past Miss Piggy I stopped at her table and dumped a shaker of salt on her pizza. Then started singing Magaretville and walked away. She sat there in shock! The look on her face was priceless. She knew she was owned. I saw her later in the day at the pool in a bikini... oh god! I didn't know spandex could stretch like that. Eric just sat there and laughed his *** off!

[My4PhillyGirls]

Let me start by saying this ship is HUGE!!! 2.5 times around deck is 1 mile. Our cruise was soldout, but you never felt crowded. The buffet lines moved nicely and you could usually find a chair anywhere on the ship. I've never seen so many lounge chairs! With the good comes the bad...when you have that many people on board there's bound to be issues...

We sailed Saturday, Aug 14th. Being past Carnival guests they upgraded us 4 times. Nice. You know how rare that is on DCL. Embarkation was a breeze. Unlike DCL the entire family gets in line. We arrived at 11 am and walked right on the ship. We went to Nassau, St. Thomas, St. Martin and a emergency stop at Puerto Rico for a medical reason, but could not get off the ship. Too bad. Nassau is still a pit. We got off for about two hours to shop with Mikayla. She hadn't been there in years. Even she hated it. She won a digital video camera in a raffle and used the day taking pictures of flowers. St. Thomas never changes. We went to Meghan's Bay, as usual. RCCL's Oasis followed us the entire week. Between the two ships we had 11,000 souls on board. Security around the ships was really tight. It was quit a sight to see the two largest vessels in the world side-by-side all week. On Sunday night we raced out of Nassau. It was fun, Oasis won that round, but we wasted her later in the week. Obviously the Captains had a good time. St. Marteen gets better every year. We were on the beach by 9am and spent a king's ransom in jewelry by noon. Yeah, I bought more blue diamonds. Only 3 carats this year, we are in a recession after all! Eric bought a watch.

The boat has 15 decks. Laid out very, very well. But, in my opinion it looked like Wayne Newton and Elton John threw up on board. Vegas glitz and glam. I like the old nautical style of DCL much better.

Rooms opened up at 1:30 on the dot. We had a king room with a balcony on deck 10 forward, one bath. The room and balcony were much larger than on DCL. No problems with the one bath. It was very spacious. The bed... OMG I wanted to steal everything from the sheets to the pillows! Eric wouldn't let me! LOL You have 3 room stewarts. The room was spotless. We swore they had a camera in the room. The minute you left it was cleaned.

We spent about an hour exploring. Then it was off to the first buffet. Hands down folks, Carnival has delicious food. We sailed with them 10 years ago, twice and were very disappointed with the food. I don't know who they hired, but WOW!!! Presentation, quanity, quality...just great, great food. I've never loved DCL food and now I feel like Topsiders is on par with a high school cafeteria. The dining room menus had a lot of variety. We ate there 5 nights, once at the buffet for dinner, breakfast at the buffet or at the restaurants and once at the Chef's Steakhouse. A private restaurant like Palo.

I think we counted 15 places on board that served food. Not to mention the bbq they did every day on deck. In the evenings some of the food places turned over to evening appetizers, sushi, a tappas bar, etc.

Hands down our meal at the Steakhouse was the best meal Eric and I have every had in our lives. From ther Versace china to the 7 course meal. It was a culinary presentation of art.

Mikayla enjoyed the kids clubs during the day, but said they were boring at night. Eric and I didn't realize how much we missed a casino on board. We had a BALL playing craps!

There was always something to do. 3 story high waterslides, pools, laser tag, arts and crafts, mini golf, 14 hot tubs, gym, etc. Eric and Mikayla loved running around while Mommy soaked up the sun and plenty of cocktails. At night on the jumbo screen they showed first run movies which was nice. They had ICEE machines for the kids and REAL popcorn.

Ok... now the bad.

2 pools? Are you freakin' kidding me? The deck plan showed 3, but one turned out to be inside the spa. We did not use the spa, very expensive in my opinion. The pools were salt water. Really? In this technical day and age, salty pools. Yuck!

The kids and teenagers were OUT OF CONTROL!!! Parents would dump their little darlings at the pool for hours and vanish. You know me, I was tossing them out that miss matched socks. Besides, one brat kept getting my hair wet! LOL. One night at 1am we were heading back to the room. We had to walk through the Midnight Orgy of teens laying all over each other in the halls. They were getting more action than married couples. I sent E and M on to the room and took care of business. I chased those kids out like alley cats in heat.

The entertainment couldn't hold a candle to DCL. We sat through one show and laughed our butts off. The big dance performers were a street rap group. Yeah, I pass these kinds of acts in Times Square passing the bucket. Sorry, not our style. The bands were just plain bad.

If the ship made port in Walmart I would be concerned we would tip over. How do I say it... some bought a new package of wife beaters for this cruise. The dinning staff really had a hard time the first night telling some of them how to dress. Of course Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers took offense.

Those are my major complaints. Would we said Carnival again, yes. Consider it was $1200 less than DCL, hell yeah!!!

Ok.. now the funny story of the cruise...

This 400lb woman waddles into the Lido restaurant (one of 5 buffets). She puts an entire pizza down on the table. Yup, she's alone and that pie is going down her pie hole. She walks up to the buffet and comes back with not one, but two trays of food. 2!!!! OMG, some on call the cops her pizza is gone. She finds this poor little server and starts yelling at the girl you took my pizza, you took my pizza. Do you know how long it took me to get it? The poor server apologized. Miss Piggy insisted the girl go get her another one after spewing a slew of curse words at her. I went right after the server and followed her to the pizza restaurant. I told her I thought she handled two ton tilly very professionally. Then I went to the dining room captain and commended the server. When I walked back past Miss Piggy I stopped at her table and dumped a shaker of salt on her pizza. Then started singing Magaretville and walked away. She sat there in shock! The look on her face was priceless. She knew she was owned. I saw her later in the day at the pool in a bikini... oh god! I didn't know spandex could stretch like that. Eric just sat there and laughed his *** off!

Hey Michele,

Those were great trip reports:thumbsup2 I got my laughs for the day:)

Today was kind of sad:sad1: I took my daughter to College. We went to her room and it was so small that I think that her Cabin on the Dream will feel like a palace:rotfl:

She has a great roomate from the D.C. area and they both love Tinkerbell:lovestruc

Joe

[Mojodisney]

Hey Michele,

Those were great trip reports:thumbsup2 I got my laughs for the day:)

Today was kind of sad:sad1: I took my daughter to College. We went to her room and it was so small that I think that her Cabin on the Dream will feel like a palace:rotfl:

She has a great roomate from the D.C. area and they both love Tinkerbell:lovestruc

Joe

Joe, you should be looking at this as not a sad day, but a day to celebrate that you and your daughter made it thru high school and now onto bigger things in life. Congrats!!! Still trying to figure out how I can stow away in your cabin next summer :rotfl2:

[Mojodisney]

Michele,

I couldn't stop laughing from your tormenting the dog to the pizza lady. You are one of a kind lady and I'm glad I know you and I haven't pissed you off :rotfl2:

Sounds like it was a fun time.

If the Fantasy goes out of NY, you bet we will be on it with you!

[gottolovedisney]

Hey Michele,

Those were great trip reports:thumbsup2 I got my laughs for the day:)

Today was kind of sad:sad1: I took my daughter to College. We went to her room and it was so small that I think that her Cabin on the Dream will feel like a palace:rotfl:

She has a great roomate from the D.C. area and they both love Tinkerbell:lovestruc

Joe

I can't imagine how hard it must have been to let your daughter go...I was a wreck when my daughter went away for a week to camp! I can't imagine what I will be like when my turn comes....

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

One year ago today we sailed together on the ocean blue...

Don't worry, because you're going back again with you know who!!! ME!!

LOL. Mojo, we'll get you on this ship come hell or high water!

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[gottolovedisney]

One year ago today we sailed together on the ocean blue...

Don't worry, because you're going back again with you know who!!! ME!!

LOL. Mojo, we'll get you on this ship come hell or high water!

http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss235/cigy7/proofdisney-1.jpg


Time to break out the cruise videos!!popcorn::

[gottolovedisney]

I wish Mousekeeping would come and clean my room and leave chocolate on my pillow......:wizard:

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

I would be happy just to see my bedroom!

D.O.N.E. with FIVE long days in NYC. You always pay for going on vacation!

[parlay]

We were out of park tickets, so we got a SHOPPING PASS. Ladies pay attention... it's a little secret Disney guards like gold. You put a hold on your KTTW card for a park ticket and get one hour to enter the park for free without being charged. We waited at the gates at rope drop for the crowds to thin out and ran like two fools down Main Street. We grabbed out bags in 21 minutes and $400 dollars later, we had our bags!!! Then we strolled around picking up Christmas gifts for the kids, Disney Dollars at Main Street, etc.



Shopping Pass - that one is now stored away in my memory!!


I promised Mikayla we'll go next year to Universal... oh, wait... I also promised we would go to Sea World... oh, wait... I also promised we would go back to Disney...oh, wait... I also promised we would go on back to back cruises.

Oh crap, I need to keep my mouth shut or rob a bank!!! I better rob the bank...:rotfl2:

Let me know if you need accomplices!! :rotfl2:



Today was kind of sad:sad1: I took my daughter to College. We went to her room and it was so small that I think that her Cabin on the Dream will feel like a palace:rotfl:

She has a great roomate from the D.C. area and they both love Tinkerbell:lovestruc

Joe
:grouphug: my son is 2 years away from college and I'm already getting weepy! I'm glad she's got a great roommate.

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

One for the record books. Make that 3! WOW

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[My4PhillyGirls]

One for the record books. Make that 3! WOW

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/overview_atl/atl_overview.gif

Looks like Earl will pack a wallop:scared1:

Hopefully all of the storms will continue to hang a right and stay out to sea:thumbsup2

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

How to get a free Disney cruise...

Disney Magic cruise ship rescues stranded boaters 18 given medical attention, staterooms

WINTER PARK, Fla. - The Disney Magic cruise ship rescued more than a dozen people who were stranded at sea.


The ship, which is normally based in Port Canaveral, is spending the summer in Europe.

Early Friday morning, the ship overheard radio traffic of two other vessels searching for a boat in distress, the cruise line said.

Disney said the Magic then decided to join in the search and located the boat almost immediately. Disney said the boat in distress had lost power.

A Disney Cruise Line representative said the ship used one of its rescue boats to get to the 18 stranded boaters.

The 16 men and two women were taken on board the Magic and received medical attention, Disney said. They were then given staterooms, and later disembarked in Barcelona.

[gottolovedisney]

What a blur this summer has been- I can't believe it is Labor Day Weekend.
anyone have anything fun planned??

We will be going to a few BBQ's this weekend- pretty low key. School Starts Tuesday for us- and they have Thursday off for the Jewish holiday.

Enjoy your weekend everyone!!

JoAnn

[My4PhillyGirls]

What a blur this summer has been- I can't believe it is Labor Day Weekend.
anyone have anything fun planned??

We will be going to a few BBQ's this weekend- pretty low key. School Starts Tuesday for us- and they have Thursday off for the Jewish holiday.

Enjoy your weekend everyone!!

JoAnn

No special plans for the weekend. Probably will do some yard work. I bought a power washer from the depot spot:) But saw one twice as good on HSN:thumbsup2

So I will be returning the first one and waiting for UPS:)

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Hey Peeps!

Nothin' happening here. Eric and I are working, so what else is new?

I can not wait for school to start on Tuesday. I'm thinking about putting Mikayla at the bus stop Monday night with her pillow and blanket.

Now that it's over, the summer flew by. Alas, my tan will start to fade.

Just think, we have our cruise to look forward to in a few short months.

Michele

[My4PhillyGirls]

Happy Labor Day:banana::banana:

Tomorrow we all go to work so that we can play in the summer:thumbsup2

Joe

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

Busy day here...

School starts TOMORROW!!! Do you think party hats and confetti are too much at the bus stop?

Just hung up with the overzealous soccer coach. Practice two nights a week. Games once a week. Now I have to dig out the soccer stuff!

3rd grade open house on Wednesday, to meet the teacher.

I put money in the lunch account.

Time to hit the ground running... so much for easing back into the routine.

[gottolovedisney]

Busy day here...

School starts TOMORROW!!! Do you think party hats and confetti are too much at the bus stop?

Just hung up with the overzealous soccer coach. Practice two nights a week. Games once a week. Now I have to dig out the soccer stuff!

3rd grade open house on Wednesday, to meet the teacher.

I put money in the lunch account.

Time to hit the ground running... so much for easing back into the routine.

School started today here....I am so sick of filling out medical forms, emergency contact information...with the computer age upon us, there has to be an easier way! Just back from hell...I mean Walmart, to get some school supplies. It was like a bomb hit it- hardly anything left and countless other angry moms with their kids searching frantically for the right color one subject notebook......:scared1: