Oct. 16-23, 2010 - Bring Back the Magic

[DizzylandDeb]

Here is the continuation of our thread (part 3). . . :thumbsup2

“Bring Back the Magic”
October 16 – 23, 2010
7 Night Western Caribbean

WELCOME

ITINERARY and PORTS OF CALL
Saturday Oct. 16, 2010 First Cruise day
Sunday Oct. 17, 2010 Key West 12:30pm-7:30 pm
Monday Oct. 18, 2010 At Sea
Tuesday Oct. 19, 2010 Grand Cayman 7:30am-4:30 pm
Wednesday Oct. 20, 2010 Cozumel 9:30am-6:30 pm
Thursday Oct. 21, 2010 At Sea
Friday Oct. 22, 2010 Castaway Cay 9:00am-5:00 pm
Saturday Oct. 23, 2010 Port Canaveral 7:35 am


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Saturday Oct. 16, 2010 before sailaway, we will have a DIS meet in the Promenade Lounge at 3:00 . . .come meet your fellow DIS cruisemates.

***NEW INFORMATION***

Here's some "First Timer Information" (https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1jHmBtWyWxg-x1zAglESJr_5maCPnUTBG35hvnYrA1k4&hl=en&authkey=CNTzw-gH&pli=1#) compiled by TRUCK1 (Ron). He has learned valuable lessons from his many cruises over the years. Thanks for sharing Ron :thumbsup2

It has been suggested by boxerstoo (Marshall) that we all learn the lyrics to A PIRATES LIFE (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37869154&postcount=809)song to use during Pirate Night! Click on the link to see the post.

****NEW FISH EXTENDER INFORMATION****
FISH EXTENDER SIGN-UPS ARE CLOSED - WE HAVE REACHED OUR CUTOFF DATE. THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING
sg4disney (Stefanie) has compiled the Fish Extender list. I have set up a (very simple) private web page that is password protected HERE (http://bringbackthemagic2010.piczo.com/?cr=4)
Please PM me for the password to view the page. :surfweb:


Helpful Information
Here is some info for those that are new and for those that are experienced to Disney Cruising...

Door Signs - How to make a door sign.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2440038

Fish Extenders - How to play the game and how to make a fish extender.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28604690&postcount=612

Shirley's Helpful Thread
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1520273

Tipping
http://cruisetip.tpkeller.com/

*** DIS DCL FAQ - New Alphabetical Listing of DCL Information ***
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2068966

I offer these graphics for use as our banner(s). There are different sizes to fit your needs. If someone would like to make an "official" logo for our cruise, please feel free to be creative.

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:rainbow: Roll Call :rainbow:

party:

In order of appearance

DizzylandDeb..........Debbie/Jerry 2143 Sailing with 4 other families LATE
donaldsthebest
bzzylady................Chris/Brian DD AJ 11
janp......................(sp)
Thepanmanman.......Jack/Lisa 7548
sg4disney..............Stephanie/David 5522 & 5524 (sp) DD Samantha 11, DD Madison 9 & Mom too
sharen24...............Sharen/Chris (sp) DS Jake 4
dizzyprincess..........Kayla/Dan 2145 DD Kaytlyn 3, Donovan 6 mo, LATE
Orygun.................Josh/Katrina Grace 7, Aedan 5
TIGGER/POOH4.......Dan/Renee 6562
splash0mtn.............Pat/Ruth LATE
DebbieR.................Debbie/John 6154 25th Anniversary
akl432...................Nicole/Courtney DP-Frank/Esther 2062 & 2064
NHPixiedust............Renee/Rob 6540
annichan...............Annika/Christian 6634 (sv)LATE
Pennyb123
Denine..................Denine/Jerry Kaleigh 8 LATE 2605
wildernessgirl.........Julie/Garry DD Mackenzie 11, DS G-Dog 9, DD Brooke 6, 7505, 7507 LATE
raptor ..................Dave/Lisa DD Alison 6, DS Jacob 2
100acrewoodfan.....Joanne/Jamie DS Spencer, DD Alexis
nokidz..................Chris/Lori, 6141 LATE
Lucky2Cruise
JamesKY ..............James/Stephanie, Katie 7, Andy 9 - 2134 EARLY
ILuvTigger............7th anniversary
Happy100............Darnella/ DH, DS 5, 7074
disneyfan100* .....Amy/Roger, 7122
LCoulter ..............DH, DD 3.5
truck1.................Ronnie/Danielle, DS Ron 11, DD kaitlin 9, 6552 LATE
timswoman....
goslingl ..............Megan/Tom, 6620
philatiger............ Chuck/Mark, 7116 LATE
danandnan ...........Nancy/Dan, 7509
disneystick ..........5518, LATE
wtpclc ................Carrie/Scott, 7627
njprincess.............Kathy, sailing with DB Frank (Mohrt2) 7118 LATE
Ashaloo................sailing with DH and DM (Keli)
mylittleprincess......sailing with DH, DD 16 & DD 8, 2612 LATE
MintJulep..............sailing with DH and all the parents
Keli.....................sailing with the family
Katypop...............sailing solo, LATE
Keira1387.............Kendra/Casey, 6637
saddleup..............Julie
JOANNEL...............Joanne/Roger, 7602 LATE
mohrt2.................Frank sailing with DS Kathy (njprincess) LATE
katz13.................Misty/Jeff, DD Kaitlynn 3 7552
Cigy7...................Mike/Tara, DD Sienna 4, DS Chase 3 (birthday 10/16), 7044
CowboyPrincess....Tara (Cigy7's DW) 7044
Grammy4Lizzy........Norene/Marty, 7119
boxerstoo.............Marshall/Dorothy LATE
queenofcruise.......Cathi, Art, Billy, Jennifer, Patti, Sara & Mickayla
debbiechels..........Debbie, DD Chealsea 12 / Maybe Tammy & Andy
jjgarv..................Early
Lolo's Mom...........DW/DH, Logan 9, Mallory 7
Suzepoo..............Suzanne/Rodney & DS Jonathan 12 7510 and BFF & DD 12
jceichner
ericalynn1979.......Erica/Stephen and Audrey, 6104
dinahfig..............Joann/Joe, 5631 LATE
MandMLUVMMandDVC Sailing with DH, 5122, Anniversary
Tinkerbell0614 ......Jason/Heather, Justin 6, Josh 4, 8076
tlhighfield.............Lori/Tom, Dylan 12, Riley 5 LATE
NavyDotz............Felicia & dd 11, Cat 11
Pennyb123
kathynnp............Sailing with DH, DS 5 and DD 2 1/2
Jagshaw............Sailing with DW, DS's 7 & 5
Brooke4.............Portia/Shawn, DD Tade 10, DS Corey 5
wendym..............Wendy, sailing with DM Doreen,2133, LATE
PeaceLoveAndMickey...Tracie/DH and Joseph 6
IndianaMom...........7010, DS8, DD5
kclrmcd...............Cheryl/Kelly, DD Lauren 12 and DS Robert 11, 6042 EARLY
TheLizardQueen
pacomom............Meghan/Joe, DS 5 and DD 2
margo12............Margo/Pat, DS Blake 17 and Duncan 12
AimsMom...........Leslie/Paul, DD Aim 9

[goslingl]

woo hoo I am on the first page :banana:

[philatiger]

woo hoo I am on the first page :banana:

me too....:cool1::cool1::cool1:

[JOANNEL]

woo hoo I am on the first page :banana:

Me three!!

[annichan]

Same here :banana:

Thank you for starting the new thread Deb, I had forgotten all about the page/post limit!

Are we gonna be able to fill this one as well before the cruise starts? :thumbsup2

[JOANNEL]

Happy Thursday all!!

I am off to the gym and lunch with friends.

I just heard from Dan & Nancy. They are having nice weather in York Beach so they are having a good time. I don't know how they do it- the water temp is 68!!!! This florida person couldn't get my big toe in that water!!

have a great day all!!

[goslingl]

Same here :banana:

Thank you for starting the new thread Deb, I had forgotten all about the page/post limit!

Are we gonna be able to fill this one as well before the cruise starts? :thumbsup2

I think we should fill it up the closer we get to the cruise.

[truck1]

I was playing with different ideas for the bracelet last night, and Im trying to figure out how to post it here. Can we put a pic or clipart on them?

[njprincess]

I was playing with different ideas for the bracelet last night, and Im trying to figure out how to post it here. Can we put a pic or clipart on them?

If you can make it into a JPG you should be able to use the image icon.

Maybe some other people have ideas :idea:

[Dyerneeds]

page 1 for Underdog!!:woohoo::yay:pirate:

[JOANNEL]

page 1 for Underdog!!:woohoo::yay:pirate:

Good job!!!

[njprincess]

page 1 for Underdog!!:woohoo::yay:pirate:

Ok, to continue from the previous thread, we are NOT carrying your luggage. So I guess you'll have to bring Robin.;)

[dinahfig]

Hi everyone!! :) Wow, there are a lot of people here on our cruise! Me and my hubby will probably see you there! Do you think they will decorate the ship for Halloween? LOL

[DizzylandDeb]

Hi everyone!! :) Wow, there are a lot of people here on our cruise! Me and my hubby will probably see you there! Do you think they will decorate the ship for Halloween? LOL

:welcome: dinahfig :welcome: WOW :yay: More new people!!
I'll add you and your hubby to the roll call! :thumbsup2

[DizzylandDeb]

Dyerneeds from previous thread said

"i like it that way.;);):rolleyes1pirate:"

in answer to my being confused about their attendance on this cruise

My reply is as follows:

:cutie: OK then . . .IF you show up, I'll recognize you . . .but you won't know who I am!! :rotfl2:
:lmao: :dance3:

:rolleyes1

[Keira1387]

Hi everyone!! :) Wow, there are a lot of people here on our cruise! Me and my hubby will probably see you there! Do you think they will decorate the ship for Halloween? LOL

Good question!! I hope so! Any word on updates to the Magic while it's in dry dock?

[truck1]

If you can make it into a JPG you should be able to use the image icon.

Maybe some other people have ideas :idea:

Im pretty sure that most of the ones Ive found, are jpegs. Ive been searching for things for door magnets to add to our collection from last year.


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/engtroll/Magnet/dcl_capt_choice_may_050905.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/engtroll/Magnet/Castaway-Cay-328_RF25-16ad.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/engtroll/Magnet/1disney-ship.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/engtroll/Magnet/DisneyMagic_Barcelona_Mickey_firewo.jpg

Thats a few that I found.I definitely will be making them magnets for the door.

[truck1]

Good question!! I hope so! Any word on updates to the Magic while it's in dry dock?

Havent heard anything yet.Last time I asked, and that was about 2 weeks ago, they (DCL reservations)hadnt heard anything.According to them, they are the last to know.They werent even sure what yard she was using.Ill try again tom and see what they have to say.

[truck1]

Saw this in the local paper where I work and wanted to pass it along.


http://www.theledger.com/article/20100715/NEWS/100719903/1374?Title=Health-Officials-Investigating-Possible-Dengue-Fever-Case

[Dyerneeds]

Ok, to continue from the previous thread, we are NOT carrying your luggage. So I guess you'll have to bring Robin.;)

i've been carrying her for nearly 35 years,;);) the least she could do is carry my luggage.:rolleyes1 (dont tell her i said that):scared1::laughing:

[Dyerneeds]

Dyerneeds from previous thread said

"i like it that way.;);):rolleyes1pirate:"

in answer to my being confused about their attendance on this cruise

My reply is as follows:

:cutie: OK then . . .IF you show up, I'll recognize you . . .but you won't know who I am!! :rotfl2:
:lmao: :dance3:

:rolleyes1

:rotfl::3dglassespopcorn::

[DizzylandDeb]

:) Another week down! :banana:

We have . . .

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FRIDAY's until we sail :boat:

We finally have some wonderful summer weather in my neck of the woods . . .sure hope it stays :sunny:
Hope everyone has a great weekend
:flower3:

[JOANNEL]

:) Another week down! :banana:

We have . . .

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FRIDAY's until we sail :boat:

We finally have some wonderful summer weather in my neck of the woods . . .sure hope it stays :sunny:
Hope everyone has a great weekend
:flower3:

Yippee!!!!

[goslingl]

i've been carrying her for nearly 35 years,;);) the least she could do is carry my luggage.:rolleyes1 (dont tell her i said that):scared1::laughing:

You are sooo asking for it. :lmao::rotfl2:

[goslingl]

:) Another week down! :banana:

We have . . .

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FRIDAY's until we sail :boat:

We finally have some wonderful summer weather in my neck of the woods . . .sure hope it stays :sunny:
Hope everyone has a great weekend
:flower3:

YEAH!!!!!!:banana:

[ericalynn1979]

:) Another week down! :banana:

We have . . .

http://www.iconbazaar.com/alphabets/animated/shocking/sh_1a.gifhttp://www.iconbazaar.com/alphabets/animated/shocking/sh_3a.gif

FRIDAY's until we sail :boat:

We finally have some wonderful summer weather in my neck of the woods . . .sure hope it stays :sunny:
Hope everyone has a great weekend
:flower3:

YAY!!

How is everyone? I've had one of those weeks at work where I put a picture of the ship as my computer wallpaper (thanks to the Disney Cruise Facebook game) and have been staring at it, wishing I were there! :mickeybar

And I know we'll get on and that week will go by way too fast!!

[TIGGER/POOH4]

For those of you are going to be losing sleep tomorrow night making ressies, there is a lot of availabily currently so if your quick you should be able to get what you want. Here is a list of what is not available on the web site: all high tea ressie are taken. The only brunch time that is unavailable is 11am on Monday (at sea day). The only excusions unavailable are the Kew West Golf and the Nautilus Undersea Tour in Grand Cayman. Good luck to everyone getting what they want.

[njprincess]

:) Another week down! :banana:

We have . . .

http://www.iconbazaar.com/alphabets/animated/shocking/sh_1a.gifhttp://www.iconbazaar.com/alphabets/animated/shocking/sh_3a.gif

FRIDAY's until we sail :boat:


YEAH!!! :yay::yay::yay:

YAY!!

How is everyone? I've had one of those weeks at work where I put a picture of the ship as my computer wallpaper (thanks to the Disney Cruise Facebook game) and have been staring at it, wishing I were there! :mickeybar

And I know we'll get on and that week will go by way too fast!!

Who took this picture??? I know it was someone from this thread. I stole it for my wallpaper at work (hope that's OK :confused:)

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/KKonCC.jpg

Everyone at work LOVES it!

[ericalynn1979]

For those of you are going to be losing sleep tomorrow night making ressies, there is a lot of availabily currently so if your quick you should be able to get what you want. Here is a list of what is not available on the web site: all high tea ressie are taken. The only brunch time that is unavailable is 11am on Monday (at sea day). The only excusions unavailable are the Kew West Golf and the Nautilus Undersea Tour in Grand Cayman. Good luck to everyone getting what they want.

Thanks, I'll let DH know about the Key West golf. He wants to golf on this trip, so if that's unavailable, I guess we'll have to switch to golfing in another port.

[njprincess]

For those of you are going to be losing sleep tomorrow night making ressies, there is a lot of availabily currently so if your quick you should be able to get what you want. Here is a list of what is not available on the web site: all high tea ressie are taken. The only brunch time that is unavailable is 11am on Monday (at sea day). The only excusions unavailable are the Kew West Golf and the Nautilus Undersea Tour in Grand Cayman. Good luck to everyone getting what they want.

Don't know if this is true, but supposedly they hold back a some availability for each booking level. I know that they hold back a certain percentage of Palo dinner ressies to be booked onboard, but I don't know if they hold back brunch & high tea ressies. This is why people who weren't able to book everything they wanted online, try to get to the port as early as possible to grab the onboard ressies.

[Keira1387]

For those of you are going to be losing sleep tomorrow night making ressies, there is a lot of availabily currently so if your quick you should be able to get what you want. Here is a list of what is not available on the web site: all high tea ressie are taken. The only brunch time that is unavailable is 11am on Monday (at sea day). The only excusions unavailable are the Kew West Golf and the Nautilus Undersea Tour in Grand Cayman. Good luck to everyone getting what they want.

thank you for the information! I will hopefully be making my choices at 12:01 tomorrow night!

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Don't know if this is true, but supposedly they hold back a some availability for each booking level. I know that they hold back a certain percentage of Palo dinner ressies to be booked onboard, but I don't know if they hold back brunch & high tea ressies. This is why people who weren't able to book everything they wanted online, try to get to the port as early as possible to grab the onboard ressies.

DCL does hold back ressie for all palo sittings (brunch, high tea and dinner) so if you get to the port early and go straight to Rockin Bar D upon boarding, you will be able to get some ressies or move ressies. You may not get exactly what you want but you should get something. That it why it is best to book online if possible.

[myolite]

did i miscalculate? I had on my dayplanner I can't make ressies until 8/2.

[DizzylandDeb]

did i miscalculate? I had on my dayplanner I can't make ressies until 8/2.

We have to wait until Aug 2 also as this is our first Disney cruise. My friends have already made some Palo reservations as their "window" opened on July 3rd (i think). The more you sail, the earlier you can book :upsidedow

[TIGGER/POOH4]

did i miscalculate? I had on my dayplanner I can't make ressies until 8/2.

Platinum status (11+ previous DCL cruises) cruisers and suites can make ressies 120 days before embarkation
Gold status (6-10 previous DCL cruises) cruisers can make ressies 105 days before embarkation
Silver status (1-5 previous DCL cruises) cruisers can make ressies 90 days before embarkation
First time DCL cruisers can make ressies 75 days before embarkation

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

Hi everyone. Brand new to this thread (need to be added to roll call & FE participants) but I'm always on the camping board. Hope that DH & I can get Palo for the 18th, even though it's the first sea day & goes fast. It is for our anniversary. This is our 4th Disney cruise and number 5 is on the Dream in September 2011, with the "Fort Fiends" (camping board group). Can't wait for this one though!! :woohoo:

[DizzylandDeb]

Hi everyone. Brand new to this thread (need to be added to roll call & FE participants) but I'm always on the camping board. Hope that DH & I can get Palo for the 18th, even though it's the first sea day & goes fast. It is for our anniversary. This is our 4th Disney cruise and number 5 is on the Dream in September 2011, with the "Fort Fiends" (camping board group). Can't wait for this one though!! :woohoo:

:welcome: MandMLUVMMandDVC :welcome:

We are glad to have you sailing with us over your anniversary! (you might see my friends/family in Palo's on the 18th! if there's a large "loud" group . . .it's probably us :laughing:)

I will add you to the roll call on page 1. You can pm sg4disney with your FE information

:flower3:

[JOANNEL]

Hi everyone. Brand new to this thread (need to be added to roll call & FE participants) but I'm always on the camping board. Hope that DH & I can get Palo for the 18th, even though it's the first sea day & goes fast. It is for our anniversary. This is our 4th Disney cruise and number 5 is on the Dream in September 2011, with the "Fort Fiends" (camping board group). Can't wait for this one though!! :woohoo:

Welcome!!

[njprincess]

Hi everyone. Brand new to this thread (need to be added to roll call & FE participants) but I'm always on the camping board. Hope that DH & I can get Palo for the 18th, even though it's the first sea day & goes fast. It is for our anniversary. This is our 4th Disney cruise and number 5 is on the Dream in September 2011, with the "Fort Fiends" (camping board group). Can't wait for this one though!! :woohoo:


Welcome! :welcome:

I'm Kathy traveling with my brother Frank. Glad you could join us!

[truck1]

Welcome! :welcome:

I'm Kathy traveling with my brother Frank. Glad you could join us!

Something just dawned on me. I was born and raised in NY.My fiance tells me I have an accent.Especially around other northerners. I wonder, how far Ill slip back to my roots this time around.

[truck1]

Hi everyone. Brand new to this thread (need to be added to roll call & FE participants) but I'm always on the camping board. Hope that DH & I can get Palo for the 18th, even though it's the first sea day & goes fast. It is for our anniversary. This is our 4th Disney cruise and number 5 is on the Dream in September 2011, with the "Fort Fiends" (camping board group). Can't wait for this one though!! :woohoo:

Congratulations and welcome.

Heres something I learned last year. If the date your looking for in Palos isnt available, book what ever you can for now. When you get on the ship, run dont walk to where they do the Palos reservations changes.They usually have several options available.

[njprincess]

Something just dawned on me. I was born and raised in NY.My fiance tells me I have an accent.Especially around other northerners. I wonder, how far Ill slip back to my roots this time around.

My brother and I grew up on LI (Levittown to be precise) and people tell me I have an accent as well. I've been living in NJ for quite awhile now, but I know I slip right back into it when i'm with other New Yorkers. Should be interesting :rotfl:

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

Congratulations and welcome.

Heres something I learned last year. If the date your looking for in Palos isnt available, book what ever you can for now. When you get on the ship, run dont walk to where they do the Palos reservations changes.They usually have several options available.

good idea:) btw....I knew I recognized your disname. we seem to comment on many of the same things on the camping board. nice to see a familiar 'face' for the cruise. can't wait to meet you in person & these friendly disers on this board!:yay:

[JOANNEL]

My brother and I grew up on LI (Levittown to be precise) and people tell me I have an accent as well. I've been living in NJ for quite awhile now, but I know I slip right back into it when i'm with other New Yorkers. Should be interesting :rotfl:

We have been in florida for 16 years, this old New Yorker will never say "fixin or y'all"

I have list most of my new york accent though.

[ericalynn1979]

We have been in florida for 16 years, this old New Yorker will never say "fixin or y'all"

I have list most of my new york accent though.

As an Oklahoman, I'm very guilt of y'all.

Welcome MandMLUVMMandDVC!!

[truck1]

My brother and I grew up on LI (Levittown to be precise) and people tell me I have an accent as well. I've been living in NJ for quite awhile now, but I know I slip right back into it when i'm with other New Yorkers. Should be interesting :rotfl:

I was born and raised in Queens just outside of JFK.(On the approach to 31/13).My accent is hard to place because of where I was I had multi accents to choose from, like Queens,Brooklyn(Les then 5 minutes away) and LI(Less then 10 minutes). Most people when they hear me think Boston.

good idea:) btw....I knew I recognized your disname. we seem to comment on many of the same things on the camping board. nice to see a familiar 'face' for the cruise. can't wait to meet you in person & these friendly disers on this board!:yay:


Could very well be.I occasionally pop in there. I used to work for the Mouse and still go over to the Fort,from time to time.Usually Ill take my kids to the petting farm, to kill some time, and wander the Trading Post.

[njprincess]

Anybody else booking tonight? :confused3

[philatiger]

Anybody else booking tonight? :confused3

We plan to, really want a Palo brunch, don't really care which day. We want to sleep in the morning of the cruise for once.

[JOANNEL]

Anybody else booking tonight? :confused3

I am doing Dan & Nancy's.

[truck1]

I am doing Dan & Nancy's.

Are you booked thru DU and in a cat 6 by anychance?

If you are, theres a funny story behind how I found out.

[philatiger]

Oh Happy Day :cool1::cool1::cool1:

We got our Palo brunch for Sunday morning.

[DizzylandDeb]

Oh Happy Day :cool1::cool1::cool1:

We got our Palo brunch for Sunday morning.

:thumbsup2

[JOANNEL]

Are you booked thru DU and in a cat 6 by anychance?

If you are, theres a funny story behind how I found out.

Yes but a 5 GTY, what do you know?????

[JOANNEL]

I got Dan & Nancy's brunch Sunday morning, the jeep in Cozmel and the 7 mile in grand Caymen.

[njprincess]

I got Dan & Nancy's brunch Sunday morning, the jeep in Cozmel and the 7 mile in grand Caymen.

What time did you get brunch for? The earliest I could get was 10:30

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

yay. got palo's for 18th (anniversary), parasailing at cc, 7-mile at caymen & tulum in cozumel (our BEST caribbean shore excursion ever on any cruiseline!! so good we're doing it again)

[annichan]

Congratulations to all of you who could make their Palo and tour bookings today - I am a little envious of you!

For me, it's still waiting till August 2nd and keeping my fingers crossed that I will get what we want ... Arrrgh, this is truly hard for a compulsive overplanner like me ... :sad2:

Have a great weekend everybody!

[annichan]

yay. got palo's for 18th (anniversary), parasailing at cc, 7-mile at caymen & tulum in cozumel (our BEST caribbean shore excursion ever on any cruiseline!! so good we're doing it again)

Great, we will be on the Tulum excursion together (unless it will be booked out before we get a chance to book, but I hope not) - DH is so much looking forward to this excursion, good to hear you say it is the best! :banana:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Congratulations to all of you who could make their Palo and tour bookings today - I am a little envious of you!

For me, it's still waiting till August 2nd and keeping my fingers crossed that I will get what we want ... Arrrgh, this is truly hard for a compulsive overplanner like me ... :sad2:

Have a great weekend everybody!

The Palo high tea and brunch sittings are now all greyed out. If you want those sittings you should get to the port early. As for Palo dinner, there are plenty available. Only Thursday (day at sea) have only the first sitting 6pm and later sittings 8pm+ still available. Therefore you have a good chance of getting ressies at the 75 day mark. Good luck to you.

[mylittleprincess]

YEAH!!! :yay::yay::yay:



Who took this picture??? I know it was someone from this thread. I stole it for my wallpaper at work (hope that's OK :confused:)

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/KKonCC.jpg

Everyone at work LOVES it!


Ha!! That is my pic!! U all welcome to use it!! :cool1:

[mylittleprincess]

I am so mad at myself for forgetting to go in at midnight AND was awake!! :sad2: I wanted brunch but not available so took the High Tea. What is that & is it worth it?

[DizzylandDeb]

The Palo high tea and brunch sittings are now all greyed out. If you want those sittings you should get to the port early. As for Palo dinner, there are plenty available. Only Thursday (day at sea) have only the first sitting 6pm and later sittings 8pm+ still available. Therefore you have a good chance of getting ressies at the 75 day mark. Good luck to you.

:confused3 Are the Brunches greyed out for only this round of reservation? Will they open up a few more spots for those of us who have to wait until Aug 2? :guilty: Or are ALL the Brunches taken?

I guess we'll find out on Aug 2, and if so . . .will get to the port early and RUN (to where ever we need to run to) and see if we can get our time (our frineds already booked theirs). pixiedust:

Dang . .. this is getting stressful :eek:
:rolleyes:

[njprincess]

We booked the morning Seven Mile Beach and the jeeps in Cozumel. We also got brunch for Sunday morning. :woohoo:

Oh Happy Day :cool1::cool1::cool1:

We got our Palo brunch for Sunday morning.

Yeah!!! Good for you! :yay:

yay. got palo's for 18th (anniversary), parasailing at cc, 7-mile at caymen & tulum in cozumel (our BEST caribbean shore excursion ever on any cruiseline!! so good we're doing it again)

We were on the very first Tulum shore excursion back in 1999 when the Magic was diverted to Cozumel due to hurricane Floyd. It was fabulous!

Ha!! That is my pic!! U all welcome to use it!! :cool1:

I LOVE this picture!

:confused3 Are the Brunches greyed out for only this round of reservation? Will they open up a few more spots for those of us who have to wait until Aug 2? :guilty: Or are ALL the Brunches taken?

I guess we'll find out on Aug 2, and if so . . .will get to the port early and RUN (to where ever we need to run to) and see if we can get our time (our frineds already booked theirs). pixiedust:

Dang . .. this is getting stressful :eek:
:rolleyes:

They always hold some back for onboard booking but I know how stressful it can be to have to wait until you get to the port. :sad2:

[philatiger]

:confused3 Are the Brunches greyed out for only this round of reservation? Will they open up a few more spots for those of us who have to wait until Aug 2? :guilty: Or are ALL the Brunches taken?

I guess we'll find out on Aug 2, and if so . . .will get to the port early and RUN (to where ever we need to run to) and see if we can get our time (our frineds already booked theirs). pixiedust:

Dang . .. this is getting stressful :eek:
:rolleyes:

We got to the port very early and got boarding #1. We were able to book a brunch and dinner. You shouldn't have any problem if you get there very early.

[Tinkerbell0614]

Hey fellow Disney Cruisers my family and I will be embarking on our first Disney Cruise October 16th! Here is our info:

Jason, Heather, DS Justin 6, and DS Josh 4 stateroom 8076!!

WOOHOO!!!:dance3:

[DizzylandDeb]

Hey fellow Disney Cruisers my family and I will be embarking on our first Disney Cruise October 16th! Here is our info:

Jason, Heather, DS Justin 6, and DS Josh 4 stateroom 8076!!

WOOHOO!!!:dance3:

:welcome: Tinkerbell0614 :welcome:

WOW . . .more new people! :yay:
I will add your information to page 1 :thumbsup2
Join in the fun . . ..:goodvibes

[njprincess]

Hey fellow Disney Cruisers my family and I will be embarking on our first Disney Cruise October 16th! Here is our info:

Jason, Heather, DS Justin 6, and DS Josh 4 stateroom 8076!!

WOOHOO!!!:dance3:

Welcome :welcome:

I'm Kathy traveling with my brother Frank

[philatiger]

Hey fellow Disney Cruisers my family and I will be embarking on our first Disney Cruise October 16th! Here is our info:

Jason, Heather, DS Justin 6, and DS Josh 4 stateroom 8076!!

WOOHOO!!!:dance3:

Welcome Aboard :dance3:

[JOANNEL]

Hey fellow Disney Cruisers my family and I will be embarking on our first Disney Cruise October 16th! Here is our info:

Jason, Heather, DS Justin 6, and DS Josh 4 stateroom 8076!!

WOOHOO!!!:dance3:

Welcome. We are Joanne & DH Roger, No kids at home any more. DH is originally from MA!!!!

[akl432]

There are still Palo high tea ressies for 3:00PM Thursday, if anyone is looking to book high tea! ;)

[philatiger]

I am so mad at myself for forgetting to go in at midnight AND was awake!! :sad2: I wanted brunch but not available so took the High Tea. What is that & is it worth it?

We have never done the high tea, but here is a blurb from the web site:

Although subject to change, High Tea offerings may include:

* A Selection of Premium Teas
* High Tea Finger Sandwiches
* Warm scones and a Selection of Jams
* Chocolate Eclairs

Palo at High Tea also offers espresso, café latte, cappuccino, mineral water, café mocha, café mélange, sparkling water, and a full selection of wine and mixed drinks for an additional cost.

[truck1]

Yes but a 5 GTY, what do you know?????

When my inlaws decided they could go with us, we were looking for a cat 6 for them, like we did the last time.They were only 5 rooms down from us. We had put a 5 day hold on a cat 5 that suddenly popped up. A few days later, a 6 opened so I emailed DU and asked about switching the rooms and the best way to do it.

Our TA replied back that they had found the reservation for my inlaws, Roger and Joanne, and that they would try and work something out for the switch. I gave her my number and had her call me and we straightened that out same day. She had confused your reservation with my inlaws.

:rolleyes1

[Dyerneeds]

Anybody else booking tonight? :confused3

:thumbsup2we booked the "Pancake Sisters Breakfast".:thumbsup2

[njprincess]

There are still Palo high tea ressies for 3:00PM Thursday, if anyone is looking to book high tea! ;)

This is weird - when I look at Palo reservations, High Tea is grayed out and it says there are no more reservations although I still see brunch and dinner. :confused3:

[akl432]

This is weird - when I look at Palo reservations, High Tea is grayed out and it says there are no more reservations although I still see brunch and dinner. :confused3:

High tea wasn't grayed out earlier today, but brunch was. . .goes to show that people change reservations all the time. Keep checking back and don't lose hope if the meal/time you want isn't available! Things do open up! :)

ETA: I just checked again, and high tea and dinner are available, but brunch is grayed out.

[akl432]

Slightly different topic, but do we have a count of current # of rooms/people signed up to participate in the FE? We are wanting to start making our gifts ;)

[DizzylandDeb]

:thumbsup2we booked the "Pancake Sisters Breakfast".:thumbsup2

:confused3 :sad2:
You're killing me . . . . :dance3:

[DizzylandDeb]

Slightly different topic, but do we have a count of current # of rooms/people signed up to participate in the FE? We are wanting to start making our gifts ;)

sd4disney - Stephanie is the one who has the FE list.
:flower3:

[akl432]

sd4disney - Stephanie is the one who has the FE list.
:flower3:

Thanks! :thumbsup2

[njprincess]

:confused3 :sad2:
You're killing me . . . . :dance3:

He has that effect on a lot of people :lmao:

[JOANNEL]

When my inlaws decided they could go with us, we were looking for a cat 6 for them, like we did the last time.They were only 5 rooms down from us. We had put a 5 day hold on a cat 5 that suddenly popped up. A few days later, a 6 opened so I emailed DU and asked about switching the rooms and the best way to do it.

Our TA replied back that they had found the reservation for my inlaws, Roger and Joanne, and that they would try and work something out for the switch. I gave her my number and had her call me and we straightened that out same day. She had confused your reservation with my inlaws.

:rolleyes1

Too funny!! All that wa left was a 5 and a GTY so we don't have a room yet. I am hopind to get an upgrade to s disney suite.:rotfl:

I don't care where my room is so if they need to move us not a problem!!

[Grammy4Lizzy]

I booked my Brunch at Paulo at 10:30 Sunday.:yay:Just what I wanted, but I did not have to stay up late here. PDT

[DizzylandDeb]

I booked my Brunch at Paulo at 10:30 Sunday.:yay:Just what I wanted, but I did not have to stay up late here. PDT

:woohoo: yeah!

glad you found the new thread ;)

[njprincess]

I booked my Brunch at Paulo at 10:30 Sunday.:yay:Just what I wanted, but I did not have to stay up late here. PDT

Great - we will see you there! :sail:

[philatiger]

Great - we will see you there! :sail:

We booked at 10:00, I'll make sure to leave some razor cut crab legs.:rotfl:

[Dyerneeds]

:confused3 :sad2:
You're killing me . . . . :dance3:

:rotfl::lmao::rotfl2:

He has that effect on a lot of people :lmao:

why thank you Kathy.:cutie:
wait..that was a compliment wasnt it?:rolleyes1;);)

[truck1]

Too funny!! All that wa left was a 5 and a GTY so we don't have a room yet. I am hopind to get an upgrade to s disney suite.:rotfl:

I don't care where my room is so if they need to move us not a problem!!

I thought so too. I didnt make the connection until last night, when I saw a thread about DU, and went looking for a certain email.

We booked in Oct, and got one of the last Cat 6s, and are Gty also.Im happy if we stay where we are, but would be ecstatic if we got an upgrade.

[angiengary]

Does anyone know if they have pin trading on the cruise. My son keeps asking me?

[goslingl]

Thanks, I'll let DH know about the Key West golf. He wants to golf on this trip, so if that's unavailable, I guess we'll have to switch to golfing in another port.

I would love to play golf on this trip but I can not waste 2 pieces of luggage for clubs. :lmao:

[goslingl]

Hi everyone. Brand new to this thread (need to be added to roll call & FE participants) but I'm always on the camping board. Hope that DH & I can get Palo for the 18th, even though it's the first sea day & goes fast. It is for our anniversary. This is our 4th Disney cruise and number 5 is on the Dream in September 2011, with the "Fort Fiends" (camping board group). Can't wait for this one though!! :woohoo:

Welcome! We used to camp at WDW alot in the past. Now we are DVC memebers and enjoy the resorts. We still try to make it to Trails End for breakfast.

[goslingl]

We have been in florida for 16 years, this old New Yorker will never say "fixin or y'all"

I have list most of my new york accent though.

Not really, you would never be mistaken for a southerner. :lmao::rotfl2:

[goslingl]

Hey fellow Disney Cruisers my family and I will be embarking on our first Disney Cruise October 16th! Here is our info:

Jason, Heather, DS Justin 6, and DS Josh 4 stateroom 8076!!

WOOHOO!!!:dance3:

Welcome! I am Leisha traveling with DH Tom and various family members.

[JOANNEL]

Not really, you would never be mistaken for a southerner. :lmao::rotfl2:

Yous guys think so?:rotfl:

[truck1]

Does anyone know if they have pin trading on the cruise. My son keeps asking me?

I beleive so. Pin trading really took off and its become a staple at the parks,resorts and ships. They usually have a designated time that you can meet the ships officers,and trade pins with them, along with other guests.If you happen to see someone walking around with a pin lanyard at anytime, you can stop them for a trade.

[truck1]

Couple of things will Im thinking.
1. Talked to DCL a few times within this last week.No one at reservations has heard where the Magic is going into drydock.They only know that she is going.I have a few friends that still work for Disney and Ill keep trying.

2.If anyone is going to be in the Orlando area prior to the cruise, stop at the Disney Character Wharehouse at the Prime Outlet mall, before our cruise if you are able to.We went there 2x this week and found a lot of DCL merchandise there,that was deeply discounted. I got my son the last Pirates in the Carribean baseball hat, thats normally 23.00 for 7.00 They had lots of other PITC merchandise, as well as regular DCL merchandise, such as polos,sweatshirts, shorts, pins etc.They have a pretty good selection of pins in general.They only downside,is that occasionally they only have certain sizes, though they do get shipments in almost daily.They also have selections from the parks,such as princess costumes, and jewlery.

[goslingl]

Yous guys think so?:rotfl:

:lmao::rotfl2:

[goslingl]

Does anyone know if they have pin trading on the cruise. My son keeps asking me?

There is pin trading on the ship. They have specific times in the lobby with the officers. There are two big boys (DH Tom and Dan of Dan and Nan) on this cruise that love to trade pins. He is welcome to come trade with them any time. :thumbsup2

[goslingl]

Couple of things will Im thinking.
1. Talked to DCL a few times within this last week.No one at reservations has heard where the Magic is going into drydock.They only know that she is going.I have a few friends that still work for Disney and Ill keep trying.

2.If anyone is going to be in the Orlando area prior to the cruise, stop at the Disney Character Wharehouse at the Prime Outlet mall, before our cruise if you are able to.We went there 2x this week and found a lot of DCL merchandise there,that was deeply discounted. I got my son the last Pirates in the Carribean baseball hat, thats normally 23.00 for 7.00 They had lots of other PITC merchandise, as well as regular DCL merchandise, such as polos,sweatshirts, shorts, pins etc.They have a pretty good selection of pins in general.They only downside,is that occasionally they only have certain sizes, though they do get shipments in almost daily.They also have selections from the parks,such as princess costumes, and jewlery.

We are hoping to go there before heading to Port Canaveral on Friday.

[truck1]

Since Im local were going to try and get there once a week or so. The stock changes almost daily.Im kicking myself. We were there last week, and there were several limited edition litographs, that were numbered and had a certification of authenticity, for like 5 bucks of Mickey snorkeling. Went back yesterday to get 1 and they were gone already.

Though I did get a few nice pins and a PITC flag for my drink. Dani (my fiance) asked me what I was going to do with it and I told her "I claim this drink for me."

[angiengary]

There is pin trading on the ship. They have specific times in the lobby with the officers. There are two big boys (DH Tom and Dan of Dan and Nan) on this cruise that love to trade pins. He is welcome to come trade with them any time. :thumbsup2

Thanks, he will be excited to know that.

[JOANNEL]

We are hoping to go there before heading to Port Canaveral on Friday.

Yes we are. I miss ours in Destin. I got a pink mickey sweat shirt for 6.00 and a golf jacket got 4.99!!!!

[mylittleprincess]

Does anyone have any recommendations on a Dolphin Encounter? Either GC or Cozumel? On own or thru DCL? I am getting overwhelmed! Been doin reviews on here & just dont what one to choose? It will be me & my 2 girls 16 & 8. I have read that it more rushed thru DCL at the Dolphin Discovery vs on own? Dont know how true that is.

Also I posted a forum on snorkeling places for the hubbies. Any suggestions?

[myolite]

We are hoping to go there before heading to Port Canaveral on Friday.

us too! We're going to drive from Iowa to see how driving works versus flying. Hoping to sneak in some shopping!

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

Welcome! We used to camp at WDW alot in the past. Now we are DVC memebers and enjoy the resorts. We still try to make it to Trails End for breakfast.

TE for Breakfast is dabomb.

[goslingl]

Since Im local were going to try and get there once a week or so. The stock changes almost daily.Im kicking myself. We were there last week, and there were several limited edition litographs, that were numbered and had a certification of authenticity, for like 5 bucks of Mickey snorkeling. Went back yesterday to get 1 and they were gone already.

Though I did get a few nice pins and a PITC flag for my drink. Dani (my fiance) asked me what I was going to do with it and I told her "I claim this drink for me."
:lmao: When we were there in April I bought a pair of Nike dry fit golf shorts for $9 and two shirts. I want to go see if they have many baby things.

[goslingl]

us too! We're going to drive from Iowa to see how driving works versus flying. Hoping to sneak in some shopping!

We are going to Giradelli's at DTD for lunch and then to Disney outlet. No kids with us so we can eat Ice cream for lunch. :thumbsup2

[JOANNEL]

We are going to Giradelli's at DTD for lunch and then to Disney outlet. No kids with us so we can eat Ice cream for lunch. :thumbsup2

I can't wait!!

[IrishCowboy]

I have added your thread to the cruise meets lists :thumbsup2

[DizzylandDeb]

I have added your thread to the cruise meets lists :thumbsup2

Thank you IrishCowboy!

[njprincess]

Yous guys think so?:rotfl:

fuhgeddaboudit! :lmao:

[JOANNEL]

fuhgeddaboudit! :lmao:

I understand you!!!

[goslingl]

fuhgeddaboudit! :lmao:
If you had added y'all I would have understood. :lmao:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Couple of things will Im thinking.

2.If anyone is going to be in the Orlando area prior to the cruise, stop at the Disney Character Wharehouse at the Prime Outlet mall, before our cruise if you are able to.We went there 2x this week and found a lot of DCL merchandise there,that was deeply discounted. I got my son the last Pirates in the Carribean baseball hat, thats normally 23.00 for 7.00 They had lots of other PITC merchandise, as well as regular DCL merchandise, such as polos,sweatshirts, shorts, pins etc.They have a pretty good selection of pins in general.They only downside,is that occasionally they only have certain sizes, though they do get shipments in almost daily.They also have selections from the parks,such as princess costumes, and jewlery.

Thanks for the tip. It was perfect timing. We are currently in Ft Myers and heading over to Orlando on Thursday for a few days. We will definately hit this store. Disney is such a money/sales machine that it is hard to believe that DCL does not sell merchandise on a website. We are planning to visit Magic Kingdom and Blizzard Beach on Friday/Saturday. Which to recommend we should do on which day? Is there a better day for each? I may know DCL pretty well but I am a novice on WDW. Thanks.

[truck1]

If youre staying at a Disney resort, Id say the MK on Fri, then BB on Sat. Reason is that there is extra hours for resort guests, and the MK is open until 3am.
If youre not staying on Disney property, it doesnt really matter.What ever day you decide to go BB, go early as with the heat, the park has probably been closing due to capacity.

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Thanks much for the response. We are staying in a house off disney property. I looked up the blizzard beach hours and they open at 9am. I guess we need to be there by 10am. 88 days to the Magic :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[truck1]

Welcome. In that case, either day is fine.At the moment icant think of any 1 day that would be better then the other at MK. The other parks maybe but not the MK.

[njprincess]

Frank got our MNSSHP tickets for 10/26 :woohoo:

[DizzylandDeb]

Frank got our MNSSHP tickets for 10/26 :woohoo:

:yay:

[goslingl]

Frank got our MNSSHP tickets for 10/26 :woohoo:

YEAH!!! I looked at our reservation to day and saw where the fuel charge will be credited as an onboard credit. :thumbsup2 More drinks for me!

[DizzylandDeb]

YEAH!!! I looked at our reservation to day and saw where the fuel charge will be credited as an onboard credit. :thumbsup2 More drinks for me!

:cool1: Does that apply to all of us who paid the fuel charge? :confused3
(if so, that's GREAT! :woohoo:

[JOANNEL]

Frank got our MNSSHP tickets for 10/26 :woohoo:

Yippee!!!!! wish we were staying!!

[JOANNEL]

YEAH!!! I looked at our reservation to day and saw where the fuel charge will be credited as an onboard credit. :thumbsup2 More drinks for me!

Nice!!

[ericalynn1979]

Frank got our MNSSHP tickets for 10/26 :woohoo:

I'm jealous! We did it last year and had such a great time! Wish we could stay around and join you, but work calls.:sad2:

[tlhighfield]

Hi Deb,
We are on this cruise as well!! It's our 3rd trip on the Magic and the kids cannot wait!

Lori / Tom / Dylan, 12 / Riley, 5 Late Seating

[DizzylandDeb]

Hi Deb,
We are on this cruise as well!! It's our 3rd trip on the Magic and the kids cannot wait!

Lori / Tom / Dylan, 12 / Riley, 5 Late Seating

:welcome: tlhighfield :welcome:
GREAT :cool1: we are glad you are joining us!
I will add you to the roll call! If you are interested in the FE Exchange, pm sd4disney (stephanie) with your details. :thumbsup2
:flower3:

[njprincess]

I'm jealous! We did it last year and had such a great time! Wish we could stay around and join you, but work calls.:sad2:

Too bad :sad2: We're hoping more people will join us. We had a big group last year and had an absolute blast! (Although, our singing seemed to upset the nasty little girl sitting in front of us on It's a Small World :headache:)

Hi Deb,
We are on this cruise as well!! It's our 3rd trip on the Magic and the kids cannot wait!

Lori / Tom / Dylan, 12 / Riley, 5 Late Seating

Welcome! :welcome: I'm Kathy traveling with my brother Frank.

[JOANNEL]

Hi Deb,
We are on this cruise as well!! It's our 3rd trip on the Magic and the kids cannot wait!

Lori / Tom / Dylan, 12 / Riley, 5 Late Seating

Welcome, I am Joanne traveling with my DH Roger and other friends.

[njprincess]

YEAH!!! I looked at our reservation to day and saw where the fuel charge will be credited as an onboard credit. :thumbsup2 More drinks for me!

Wow, great! Drinks are on Leisha & Tommy! :woohoo:

Just remember to put Frank's in a sippy cup :rolleyes1

[katzs13]

I just heard that its a small world attraction at MK will be closed until late October. :sad1::sad1:

[DizzylandDeb]

I just heard that its a small world attraction at MK will be closed until late October. :sad1::sad1:

:eek: oh NO!!
I wanted to take my grandaughter on It's a Small World :headache: I wanted to see her reaction to the music and dolls. I guess that means we have to make plans for another trip :rolleyes1

[wtpclc]

I just heard that its a small world attraction at MK will be closed until late October. :sad1::sad1: It's supposed to be closed until the 22nd. Hopefully you can go after teh cruise?

Got my excursions this weekend!!! :banana:

Cozumel - Tulum Ruins adn beach Tour
Grand Cayman - Aquaboats adn snorkeling!

It's getting so close!!!!! :cool1:

[goslingl]

Hi Deb,
We are on this cruise as well!! It's our 3rd trip on the Magic and the kids cannot wait!

Lori / Tom / Dylan, 12 / Riley, 5 Late Seating

Welcome! I am Leisha traveling with DH Tom and various family members

[wtpclc]

I just got teh fuel surcharge credit too! Wonder how much it is. :confused3

[goslingl]

Wow, great! Drinks are on Leisha & Tommy! :woohoo:

Just remember to put Frank's in a sippy cup :rolleyes1

Yep, I wish we could stay! I need a Disney fix! :wizard:

[DizzylandDeb]

It's supposed to be closed until the 22nd. Hopefully you can go after teh cruise?

Got my excursions this weekend!!! :banana:

Cozumel - Tulum Ruins adn beach Tour
Grand Cayman - Aquaboats adn snorkeling!

It's getting so close!!!!! :cool1:

:woohoo: Good news :yay:

. . .fun excursions too!

[njprincess]

I just heard that its a small world attraction at MK will be closed until late October. :sad1::sad1:

OH NO!!! :scared1:

:eek: oh NO!!
I wanted to take my grandaughter on It's a Small World :headache: I wanted to see her reaction to the music and dolls. I guess that means we have to make plans for another trip :rolleyes1

I agree - OH NO!!! :scared1:

It's supposed to be closed until the 22nd. Hopefully you can go after teh cruise?

Got my excursions this weekend!!! :banana:

Cozumel - Tulum Ruins adn beach Tour
Grand Cayman - Aquaboats adn snorkeling!

It's getting so close!!!!! :cool1:

YEAH! :yay: We WILL be able to ride after the cruise! :yay:

We loved Tulum and the aquaboats look like a lot of fun. You will have to give us a review.

[myolite]

Are we going to have a cut-off date? I want to get cracking on these gifts.

[philatiger]

YEAH!!! I looked at our reservation to day and saw where the fuel charge will be credited as an onboard credit. :thumbsup2 More drinks for me!

:thumbsup2

We booked using points so we lose out on the credit.

[sg4Disney]

Are we going to have a cut-off date? I want to get cracking on these gifts.

I am open to suggestions on the FE thing. We have 13 families right now. A couple of us have two rooms. I had thought after final payment was due, I would confirm with everyone to make sure they are still with us. I do think we need to set a cut-off date.

[annichan]

Frank got our MNSSHP tickets for 10/26 :woohoo:

Yay! :banana:
We're going to MNSSHP too, but on the 24th. I am really looking forward to it, haven't done it before!

By the way: Is anyone planning on going to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal as well? We haven't quite made up our minds yet ...

[annichan]

YEAH!!! I looked at our reservation to day and saw where the fuel charge will be credited as an onboard credit. :thumbsup2 More drinks for me!


I may be dumb, but I can't find any mention of that in my reservation :confused3 ...
Could someone please let me know where to look for it when I have logged into the DCL website and retrieved my reservation?

[wtpclc]

I may be dumb, but I can't find any mention of that in my reservation :confused3 ...
Could someone please let me know where to look for it when I have logged into the DCL website and retrieved my reservation?

Go to the dashboard. The far right column says messages on top. The notice was in teh bottom half of teh messages box fro me.

Will let you know on the aqua boats! DH gets motion sick adn wears a patch for the cruise. We can't push it, though, so can't do most sails or anything where someone else is driving. This seems liek a great way to go!

[Happy100]

[QUOTE=wtpclc;37494051]Go to the dashboard. The far right column says messages on top. The notice was in teh bottom half of teh messages box fro me.

I look in my message box and do not see a fuel surcharge credit??? I am wondering if this is because I was never charged a fuel surcharge when I booked or????:confused3 I booked in Aug-09 when did you book your trip???

[wtpclc]

[QUOTE=wtpclc;37494051]Go to the dashboard. The far right column says messages on top. The notice was in teh bottom half of teh messages box fro me.

I look in my message box and do not see a fuel surcharge credit??? I am wondering if this is because I was never charged a fuel surcharge when I booked or????:confused3 I booked in Aug-09 when did you book your trip???

I booked in March 09. I was surprised I got it, as I booked on DVC points.

[philatiger]

[QUOTE=Happy100;37494937]

I booked in March 09. I was surprised I got it, as I booked on DVC points.

Are you sure you got the credit? I called DVC and they told me we were not eligible since they don't charge us when usnig points. :confused3

The woman could not explain why we got the message that we got the credit on our reservation.

[truck1]

Yay! :banana:
We're going to MNSSHP too, but on the 24th. I am really looking forward to it, haven't done it before!

By the way: Is anyone planning on going to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal as well? We haven't quite made up our minds yet ...

Were planning on going, were just not sure what day we are.

[truck1]

Go to the dashboard. The far right column says messages on top. The notice was in teh bottom half of teh messages box fro me.

Will let you know on the aqua boats! DH gets motion sick adn wears a patch for the cruise. We can't push it, though, so can't do most sails or anything where someone else is driving. This seems liek a great way to go!

I dont know how many your dh has tried, but I have a few tricks to help with motion sickness if youd like.

[myolite]

I may be dumb, but I can't find any mention of that in my reservation :confused3 ...
Could someone please let me know where to look for it when I have logged into the DCL website and retrieved my reservation?

I can't find it, either, Annichan. :P We can be dumb together. ;)
I don't see a heading called Messages or anything like it.

[wtpclc]

[QUOTE=wtpclc;37495712]

Are you sure you got the credit? I called DVC and they told me we were not eligible since they don't charge us when usnig points. :confused3

The woman could not explain why we got the message that we got the credit on our reservation.
I don't know, but I would trust what they posted on my ressie, as opposed to DVC MS. Not been happy with the bad info they gave me that DCL set straight. :confused3
I dont know how many your dh has tried, but I have a few tricks to help with motion sickness if youd like.
Let's see.... he's done bands, dramamine (regular and non-drowsy), salt, ginger, and the patch. he loves teh patch and can even do coasters with it. Still, when he's already spending so much time on a moving vessel, it's just not worth it to put him on a smaller boat. I'm just absolutely thrilled that he can cruise, doesn't matter to me that we avoid small boats for excursions. There's plenty of other stuff we can do. That being said, if you have any other tips to share, that'd be great!!! We're doing a triathlon with a swim in Lake MI in 10 days and swimming in teh waves gets to him too. :sad2: He's not thrilled about using any of his other tricks before a race. Feel so badly for him. I was motion sick once: small boat, handed out bags as we got on because it was rouhg, but I never get sick, so sat faicng backwards and tried to write. I screwed up on so many levels. :rolleyes1 Gave me a hint of what he has to deal with, though.

[DizzylandDeb]

I can't find it, either, Annichan. :P We can be dumb together. ;)
I don't see a heading called Messages or anything like it.

I don't see anything on my reservation page either, but I "assume" it's because we booked through a TA. I need to call the TA and ask them if it shows up on our reservation. :upsidedow

[myolite]

I don't see anything on my reservation page either, but I "assume" it's because we booked through a TA. I need to call the TA and ask them if it shows up on our reservation. :upsidedow

I booked via DVC points. So...who knows. If we get it, then hooray. If not, there will be other magic to find on the boat!

[Happy100]

Hi Deb,
We are on this cruise as well!! It's our 3rd trip on the Magic and the kids cannot wait!

Lori / Tom / Dylan, 12 / Riley, 5 Late Seating


Welcome...Myself, DH and DS, 5 also have late seating!!! Nice to see others with kids doing late vs. early!!!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[myolite]

Welcome...Myself, DH and DS, 5 also have late seating!!! Nice to see others with kids doing late vs. early!!!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

We are doing late dining, too, but on wait list for early.
We have a 3 yr old girl, Meredith, and baby boy Dexter.

[philatiger]

I booked via DVC points. So...who knows. If we get it, then hooray. If not, there will be other magic to find on the boat!

That's how we feel... it will be a pleasant surprise if it shows up.

We are still cruising so that's all that matters to us. :cool1:

[wtpclc]

We are doing late dining, too, but on wait list for early.
We have a 3 yr old girl, Meredith, and baby boy Dexter.

Have you checked lately? We were on teh waiting list (6 kids in our group) and just got in. :thumbsup2

That being said, teh way DCL does it, late dining is not bad. You go to the show first adn early dining sees the show while you eat. We tend to be the early to bed type and this still worked fine. For our AK cruise, you ate at 9 or 10 adn went to the show after. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[wtpclc]

DVCers - Just did a search and found this thread. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2494298

It looks like $40 per adult and $15 per child, even if you paid on points. better than a kick in the head. :goodvibes

[DizzylandDeb]

DVCers - Just did a search and found this thread. http://http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2494298

It looks like $40 per adult and $15 per child, even if you paid on points. better than a kick in the head. :goodvibes

need to take off one of the "http://" for the link to work. :cutie:

[wtpclc]

need to take off one of the "http://" for the link to work. :cutie:

Thanks! I usually catch that. It's been a day, though. :upsidedow

[njprincess]

I don't see anything on my reservation page either, but I "assume" it's because we booked through a TA. I need to call the TA and ask them if it shows up on our reservation. :upsidedow

We are booked through DU and I just called their 888 number and was told that I had to send an email to the Cruise Concierge. :headache:

This is the 1st time we booked through DU and I have to say i'm not thrilled at the fact that they don't send you any of the DCL booking confirmation forms that we get when we book through a real TA. So I don't even know if we were charged the fuel surcharge or not. Let's see how long it takes them to get back to me... :rolleyes1

[njprincess]

We are doing late dining, too, but on wait list for early.
We have a 3 yr old girl, Meredith, and baby boy Dexter.

We could use some pictures of Baby Dexter please (and Meredith too) :rolleyes1

[goslingl]

We could use some pictures of Baby Dexter please (and Meredith too) :rolleyes1

:surfweb: I agree

[truck1]

I don't see anything on my reservation page either, but I "assume" it's because we booked through a TA. I need to call the TA and ask them if it shows up on our reservation. :upsidedow

I asked DCL this morn about the surcharge and if I was charged or getting a refund, and because I also booked thru a TA, they cant tell. Wed have to get intouch with our respective TAs to find an answer.

[truck1]

Let's see.... he's done bands, dramamine (regular and non-drowsy), salt, ginger, and the patch. he loves teh patch and can even do coasters with it. Still, when he's already spending so much time on a moving vessel, it's just not worth it to put him on a smaller boat. I'm just absolutely thrilled that he can cruise, doesn't matter to me that we avoid small boats for excursions. There's plenty of other stuff we can do. That being said, if you have any other tips to share, that'd be great!!! We're doing a triathlon with a swim in Lake MI in 10 days and swimming in teh waves gets to him too. :sad2: He's not thrilled about using any of his other tricks before a race. Feel so badly for him. I was motion sick once: small boat, handed out bags as we got on because it was rouhg, but I never get sick, so sat faicng backwards and tried to write. I screwed up on so many levels. :rolleyes1 Gave me a hint of what he has to deal with, though.

Ok.I get it from time to time in the cabs of our trucks while trying to type a report or read the MDT for a call info.
Heres the thing with motion/seasickness in general.It basically comes down to a sensory issue. Basically your eyes see 1 thing, and your body feels something else, and a mixed message gets sent.

Couple of things will help if not eliminate it in most people.
1. Make sure your sinus and ears are clear. This can cause a imbalance or a minor infection in your inner ear,that will cause,or make motion/sea sickness worse.
2.Drink plenty of clear fluids. Dehydration can play a big part in SS/MS.
3. For people that are prone to ms on small boats, look at the horizon.try not to look at the bottom of the boat. Keep your mind occupied on something other than the motion.
4.Dont fight the motion.Go with it.
5.Relax. Dont think abut getting sick. You can actually talk yourself into being sick.
6.If at all possible,stand up and move around a little bit. Keep the breeze in your face.

Im walking out the door to Sonnys BBQ and Ill post a few other things later.

[DizzylandDeb]

I asked DCL this morn about the surcharge and if I was charged or getting a refund, and because I also booked thru a TA, they cant tell. Wed have to get intouch with our respective TAs to find an answer.

The fuel charge does show on our reservation receipt, but now I want the credit! :rotfl:

[njprincess]

We are booked through DU and I just called their 888 number and was told that I had to send an email to the Cruise Concierge. :headache:

This is the 1st time we booked through DU and I have to say i'm not thrilled at the fact that they don't send you any of the DCL booking confirmation forms that we get when we book through a real TA. So I don't even know if we were charged the fuel surcharge or not. Let's see how long it takes them to get back to me... :rolleyes1

Just got this (sort of snotty) answer from DU: "Your reservation was booked long after Disney Cruise Lines had stopped adding a fuel supplemental charge to its reservations. Therefore you are not eligible for the credit because you were never charged a fuel supplmental charge."

We booked in January 2010.

[truck1]

Beat me to it. Im going to send them 1 also.Whos your agent? We used DU also.

[njprincess]

Beat me to it. Im going to send them 1 also.Whos your agent? We used DU also.

I don't even remember. Someone named Tracey sent me the snotty response.

[dinahfig]

We're going that night too! YAY! :) No Universal this trip! Disney all week long! LOL! I can't wait!

Yay! :banana:
We're going to MNSSHP too, but on the 24th. I am really looking forward to it, haven't done it before!

By the way: Is anyone planning on going to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal as well? We haven't quite made up our minds yet ...

[katypop]

It's supposed to be closed until the 22nd. Hopefully you can go after teh cruise?

Got my excursions this weekend!!! :banana:

Cozumel - Tulum Ruins adn beach Tour
Grand Cayman - Aquaboats adn snorkeling!

It's getting so close!!!!! :cool1:

Yay! :banana:
We're going to MNSSHP too, but on the 24th. I am really looking forward to it, haven't done it before!

By the way: Is anyone planning on going to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal as well? We haven't quite made up our minds yet ...

Hi everyone, it's getting closer :cool1: I'm a bit behind on this thread but wanted to pop in to say hi :goodvibes

I also got the Tulum Ruins excursion and am really looking forward to it!

I also got a ticket to MNSSHP for the 24th :thumbsup2

I've never been to the HH nights at Universal, I'm way to jumpy :scared1:

[DizzylandDeb]

I called our TA (Costco Travel) and they called Disney to check on the Fuel Surcharge credit. They were told (by DCL) that our sailing hasn't been issued any fuel credits . . .I'm like . . .but some people on our sailing have been receiving them :confused3 The lady on the other end kept saying the DCL hasn't issued any credit . . .:mad: :headache::headache::headache:

She asked me if I knew who for sure got a credit and she would call Disney back . . .well, of course I don't know any of you personally, so couldn't tell her exactally who or how they received a credit.

NOW I'M FRUSTRATED!!! :headache::sad2:

So what's the deal? We booked way back on the first day this cruise date opened (10/08) so have held this reservations for a LONG time
. . . Any suggestions?

:goodvibes OK, I feel better now . . .but am open to suggestions. We are going to have a WONDERFUL cruise no matter what. Just wish this fuel surcharge thing was straight forward across the board :upsidedow
:flower3:

[philatiger]

I called our TA (Costco Travel) and they called Disney to check on the Fuel Surcharge credit. They were told (by DCL) that our sailing hasn't been issued any fuel credits . . .I'm like . . .but some people on our sailing have been receiving them :confused3 The lady on the other end kept saying the DCL hasn't issued any credit . . .:mad: :headache::headache::headache:

She asked me if I knew who for sure got a credit and she would call Disney back . . .well, of course I don't know any of you personally, so couldn't tell her exactally who or how they received a credit.

NOW I'M FRUSTRATED!!! :headache::sad2:

So what's the deal? We booked way back on the first day this cruise date opened (10/08) so have held this reservations for a LONG time
. . . Any suggestions?

:goodvibes OK, I feel better now . . .but am open to suggestions. We are going to have a WONDERFUL cruise no matter what. Just wish this fuel surcharge thing was straight forward across the board :upsidedow
:flower3:

The credit will appear on our account on the ship if we get it. At this point there is really no way of knowing who if any of us will get it by the time the cruise gets here.

[sg4Disney]

We booked in Oct '08 on our last cruise and transferred it to DU. I don't see anything on my reservation, but I am going to e-mail them tomorrow and see what kind of response I get from them.

[myolite]

OKay I keep failing at doing the picture thing on here, even using the image button. So...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/supia/

[njprincess]

OKay I keep failing at doing the picture thing on here, even using the image button. So...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/supia/

Very cute! :cutie: I love the picture of the 2 of them - Dexter looks like he just woke up

[truck1]

I don't even remember. Someone named Tracey sent me the snotty response.

We have Kelsie. Shes been pretty good. We had Tammy last year.She was good also.

Ill let you know what I get back since we booked in Oct of 09.

[annichan]

I can't find it, either, Annichan. :P We can be dumb together. ;)
I don't see a heading called Messages or anything like it.

Okay, still dumb here :):
Well I do see the heading called Messages, but all it says underneath is that I can start booking my excursions and stuff starting August 2nd. And I certainly already knew THAT ;)

[annichan]

:)OKay I keep failing at doing the picture thing on here, even using the image button. So...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/supia/

Very, very cute! Thanks for showing us the pictures!

[annichan]

Hi everyone, it's getting closer :cool1: I'm a bit behind on this thread but wanted to pop in to say hi :goodvibes

I also got the Tulum Ruins excursion and am really looking forward to it!

I also got a ticket to MNSSHP for the 24th :thumbsup2

I've never been to the HH nights at Universal, I'm way to jumpy :scared1:

Great, seems like there will be a bunch of DISers at the Tulum Ruins excursion! (I just really really hope we will still get two seats on it ... Oh, why can't it be August 2nd already ...)

[annichan]

Okay, so since I have never done this before, I would be happy to go through the process once more before the actual day I will be able to book excursions online. Could somebody please look over my list and tell me if I'm correct?

1. Booking window opens as soon as the day begins, i.e. right on midnight
2. Have to be paid in full to book (CHECK)
3. Doesn't work if I was logged in before, so I have to log out and back in again after midnight
4. Then I login and retrieve my reservation
5. Do I get a list of all bookable activites right there on that page in my account? Or do I need to have them saved previously under "saved activities"?
6. Anything I forgot?

Thanks to all experienced DCL cruisers for your help! :flower3:

[njprincess]

Okay, so since I have never done this before, I would be happy to go through the process once more before the actual day I will be able to book excursions online. Could somebody please look over my list and tell me if I'm correct?

1. Booking window opens as soon as the day begins, i.e. right on midnight That's midnight Florida time (EDT)
2. Have to be paid in full to book (CHECK)
3. Doesn't work if I was logged in before, so I have to log out and back in again after midnight. I didn't have to do that. :confused3 I just kept refreshing the page until the shore tours weren't grayed out.
4. Then I login and retrieve my reservation
4a. Then you click on My Cruise Plans
4b. Under 'Reserve Activities' click on 'Excursions'
5. Do I get a list of all bookable activites right there on that page in my account? Yes Or do I need to have them saved previously under "saved activities"? The activities that you have 'saved' are on the list highlighted. You can filter the list as well. You can view by port, activity type or you can just ask it to show you the activities in your 'saved' list
6. Anything I forgot? Don't forget to breathe! Tulum is still available :thumbsup2
7. Repeat process for 'Palo Dining' and 'Spa/Fitness'

Thanks to all experienced DCL cruisers for your help! :flower3:

Good Luck! pixiedust:

[DizzylandDeb]

:cool1: Friday again :banana:
We have . . .
http://www.iconbazaar.com/alphabets/animated/rainbow/rnbw_1a.gifhttp://www.iconbazaar.com/alphabets/animated/rainbow/rnbw_2a.gif
FRIDAY's until we sail :boat:

Couple more weeks and we will be doing the :banana: single digit dance :dancer:

Hope everyone is enjoying summer and have fun plans for the weekend! :goodvibes

[truck1]

OKay I keep failing at doing the picture thing on here, even using the image button. So...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/supia/

When you go to post the phot from flickr, do you take out the existing http in the pic box?

When I use photobucket, I copy the link out of the IMG code box,(Itll start with [IMG]http://i6 )then paste it to the board. Dont have to use the image button on top.
cute baby by the way.

[njprincess]

:cool1: Friday again :banana:
We have . . .
http://www.iconbazaar.com/alphabets/animated/rainbow/rnbw_1a.gifhttp://www.iconbazaar.com/alphabets/animated/rainbow/rnbw_2a.gif
FRIDAY's until we sail :boat:

Couple more weeks and we will be doing the :banana: single digit dance :dancer:

Hope everyone is enjoying summer and have fun plans for the weekend! :goodvibes

Woo Hoo :woohoo:

[philatiger]

OKay I keep failing at doing the picture thing on here, even using the image button. So...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/supia/

Beautiful pics..

[goslingl]

Woo Hoo :woohoo:

Beautiful pics..

Yes and Yes!!!!:banana:

[katypop]

:)

Very, very cute! Thanks for showing us the pictures!


Yes, very cute :cutie:


Okay, so since I have never done this before, I would be happy to go through the process once more before the actual day I will be able to book excursions online. Could somebody please look over my list and tell me if I'm correct?

1. Booking window opens as soon as the day begins, i.e. right on midnight
2. Have to be paid in full to book (CHECK)
3. Doesn't work if I was logged in before, so I have to log out and back in again after midnight
4. Then I login and retrieve my reservation
5. Do I get a list of all bookable activites right there on that page in my account? Or do I need to have them saved previously under "saved activities"?
6. Anything I forgot?

Thanks to all experienced DCL cruisers for your help! :flower3:

Good Luck! pixiedust:

Yes, good luck :wizard::wizard::wizard:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Welcome. In that case, either day is fine.At the moment icant think of any 1 day that would be better then the other at MK. The other parks maybe but not the MK.

I wanted to thank you again. We hit the Disney outlet store and bought several DCL shirts, polos and left $117 behind. We also found out at the prime outlet store that there is also another store at the premium outlet several miles down the road and hit that store as well. We did Blizzard Beach today and left before TS Bonnie's pouring rain hit at 2:30pm. Off to MK tomorrow. Thanks again!! 85 days to the Magic :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Welcome. In that case, either day is fine.At the moment icant think of any 1 day that would be better then the other at MK. The other parks maybe but not the MK.

I wanted to thank you again. We hit the Disney outlet store and bought several DCL shirts, polos and left $117 behind. We also found out at the prime outlet store that there is also another store at the premium outlet several miles down the road and hit that store as well. We did Blizzard Beach today and left before TS Bonnie's pouring rain hit at 2:30pm. Off to MK tomorrow. Thanks again!! 85 days to the Magic :cool1::cool1::cool1:

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_3464.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_3505.jpg

[truck1]

I wanted to thank you again. We hit the Disney outlet store and bought several DCL shirts, polos and left $117 behind. We also found out at the prime outlet store that there is also another store at the premium outlet several miles down the road and hit that store as well. We did Blizzard Beach today and left before TS Bonnie's pouring rain hit at 2:30pm. Off to MK tomorrow. Thanks again!! 85 days to the Magic :cool1::cool1::cool1:

Welcome.
The character wharehouse can be addicting. I consider us lucky walking out with less then 50.

[sg4Disney]

We have Kelsie. Shes been pretty good. We had Tammy last year.She was good also.

Ill let you know what I get back since we booked in Oct of 09.

We have Kelsie also. I emailed her this morning, and she was not aware of any credits

Did you get a response from her?

[truck1]

We have Kelsie also. I emailed her this morning, and she was not aware of any credits

Did you get a response from her?

Last time I looked, no not yet. But at the moment Im at work reformatting my computer, so I may have missed seeing it at the moment.

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

.

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

I am open to suggestions on the FE thing. We have 13 families right now. A couple of us have two rooms. I had thought after final payment was due, I would confirm with everyone to make sure they are still with us. I do think we need to set a cut-off date.

I think final payment date works best. but it's just mho.

[myolite]

Has anyone heard about Nachi Cocom?
I've been reading trip reports and reading good things about it.

http://www.cozumelnachicocom.net/

[truck1]

I wanted to thank you again. We hit the Disney outlet store and bought several DCL shirts, polos and left $117 behind. We also found out at the prime outlet store that there is also another store at the premium outlet several miles down the road and hit that store as well. We did Blizzard Beach today and left before TS Bonnie's pouring rain hit at 2:30pm. Off to MK tomorrow. Thanks again!! 85 days to the Magic :cool1::cool1::cool1:

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_3464.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_3505.jpg

Im going to take a stab and say that you came in from I4 onto the 536 entrance,coming from the Sea World area.
The weather was nice for Blizzard Beach,until 230 yesterday.We got rained on in Winter Haven where I work.We just moved into a new station and are still busy putting things away and finding homes for stuff.Everytime we tried to hang a hose hanger, and clean out 1 particular corner, it would rain sideways, wed have to close the bay door, and quit for a while.Then by the time that we got ready to go again, it would rain.

[sg4Disney]

Has anyone heard about Nachi Cocom?
I've been reading trip reports and reading good things about it.

http://www.cozumelnachicocom.net/

I have been reading about it too. I actually got a quote a few months ago. There was still availability then. We just haven't made any final decisions about it yet. It looks wonderful and gets great reviews. We may just stay on the ship and get off for a little shopping. Did the private taxi tour the last time we were in Cozumel.

[truck1]

Havent gotten anything from DU yet.

[myolite]

I have been reading about it too. I actually got a quote a few months ago. There was still availability then. We just haven't made any final decisions about it yet. It looks wonderful and gets great reviews. We may just stay on the ship and get off for a little shopping. Did the private taxi tour the last time we were in Cozumel.

We went ahead and checked to see if there is any availability. I'm guessing I'll hear back Monday or so. I'm looking for some relaxing beach time. It sounds fantastic!!!

[mylittleprincess]

We went ahead and checked to see if there is any availability. I'm guessing I'll hear back Monday or so. I'm looking for some relaxing beach time. It sounds fantastic!!!


Happy100 family & mine are booked here! We cannot wait for a nice, quiet beach day! :cool1:

[NavyDotz]

four threads!!! i'm VERY LATE!
this newest thread for this cruise isn't even listed on the main cruise meets page yet

we're in cat 11 - deck 7 - we dont plan on being in the cabin much!
late dinner
Felicia & dd 11

& thanks for the link to the door magnets!

& time for a new countdown too! lol

[myolite]

Happy100 family & mine are booked here! We cannot wait for a nice, quiet beach day! :cool1:


HOORAY!
I wonder if it'd be cheaper to go in together and rent a van instead of a taxi to get there? But then maybe people have different plans, goals, etc and don't want to be stuck there. ;)

[DizzylandDeb]

four threads!!! i'm VERY LATE!
this newest thread for this cruise isn't even listed on the main cruise meets page yet

we're in cat 11 - deck 7 - we dont plan on being in the cabin much!
late dinner
Felicia & dd 11

& thanks for the link to the door magnets!

& time for a new countdown too! lol

:welcome: NavyDotz :welcome:

We are happy to have you sailing with us! Glad you found the newest thread :thumbsup2
I will add you to the roll call on page 1 :goodvibes

[sg4Disney]

We have booked a Rays, Reef, and Rum Point Excursion with Nativeways in Grand Cayman. My neighbors did this and said it was GREAT! I have two scaredy cats that may or may not get out in the water. Guess we will find out!

Anybody else ever been to Stingray City?

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Im going to take a stab and say that you came in from I4 onto the 536 entrance,coming from the Sea World area.
The weather was nice for Blizzard Beach,until 230 yesterday.We got rained on in Winter Haven where I work.We just moved into a new station and are still busy putting things away and finding homes for stuff.Everytime we tried to hang a hose hanger, and clean out 1 particular corner, it would rain sideways, wed have to close the bay door, and quit for a while.Then by the time that we got ready to go again, it would rain.

We came into WDW from I-192 up to World Dr. The weather was very nice in the morning for a water park day. You are exactly correct on the rain. We saw the clouds at 2pm and started to leave at that point. We just made it to prime outlet mall and the heavens let loose. We were stuck in the car for 20 minutes as sheets of water came down. Today was nicer for you to find new homes for your stuff. It was a little hot over at MK. I was surprised it was not very crowded. I guess the economy is still affecting WDW. I think Americans were outnumbered by the Brasilians. I better brush up on my Spanish/Portuguese. Back to the real world tomorrow. :sad1::sad1:

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/tiggerger5/IMG_3574.jpg

[NavyDotz]

:welcome: NavyDotz :welcome:

We are happy to have you sailing with us! Glad you found the newest thread :thumbsup2
I will add you to the roll call on page 1 :goodvibes

thanks! glad to see i wont be alone! LOL

[NavyDotz]

ok - i've booked excursions outside of DCL because i save a significant amount due to DCL charging adult fare for 10 years old & up

atlantis submarine in Cozumel & caymen in a nutshell in Grand Cayman

has any1 else taken either of these tours?

is any1 signed up for either of them for this cruise?

[njprincess]

ok - i've booked excursions outside of DCL because i save a significant amount due to DCL charging adult fare for 10 years old & up

atlantis submarine in Cozumel & caymen in a nutshell in Grand Cayman

has any1 else taken either of these tours?

is any1 signed up for either of them for this cruise?

I'm Kathy sailing with my brother Frank. We are doing jeeps :drive: in Cozumel and Seven Mile Beach :beach: in Cayman.

We are also doing WWoHP and IoA on the Monday after we get back from the cruise. We thought a weekday might be less crowded.

[myolite]

ok - i've booked excursions outside of DCL because i save a significant amount due to DCL charging adult fare for 10 years old & up

atlantis submarine in Cozumel & caymen in a nutshell in Grand Cayman

has any1 else taken either of these tours?

is any1 signed up for either of them for this cruise?

The Caymen in a nutshell looks interesting, though it says it leaves at 8:30? Is that enough time to get off the boat, etc?

[danandnan]

The beach vacationers are back home and back to a computer! Boy, what a lot of postings to catch up on.

N

[myolite]

The beach vacationers are back home and back to a computer! Boy, what a lot of postings to catch up on.

N

Welcome home!

[NavyDotz]

We are also doing WWoHP and IoA on the Monday after we get back from the cruise. We thought a weekday might be less crowded.

yeah - i couldnt get an extra day off work so we're doing US/IoA/WWoHP as SOON as we get off the cruise & then fly back to TN Sunday! Monday is going to be a ROUGH day 4 me!

[NavyDotz]

The Caymen in a nutshell looks interesting, though it says it leaves at 8:30? Is that enough time to get off the boat, etc?

we're actually taking the 1/2 shell tour - did the stingrays & snorkeling last time & not interested in that again & then adding in the lunch @ 7 mile beach - when i emailed them about the times this is what they stated:

"The tour will be from 9-11 AM, and you will have a little over an hour for the lunch stop."

the current Disney itinerary states 7:30a - 4:30p

you don't think the 1 1/2 hours will be enough time to get from port to their ofcs?

[sg4Disney]

yeah - i couldnt get an extra day off work so we're doing US/IoA/WWoHP as SOON as we get off the cruise & then fly back to TN Sunday! Monday is going to be a ROUGH day 4 me!

Welcome NavyDotz!

I am from middle TN. You may not be too far from me.

[NavyDotz]

Welcome NavyDotz!

I am from middle TN. You may not be too far from me.


i noticed that - i've lived in all three grand divisions & currently in Nashville

where is auburntown? close to the AL line?

[sg4Disney]

i noticed that - i've lived in all three grand divisions & currently in Nashville

where is auburndale? close to the AL line?

Auburntown is about 50 miles southeast of Nashville. We are on the other side of Murfreesboro. Pretty close to you!

[myolite]

we're actually taking the 1/2 shell tour - did the stingrays & snorkeling last time & not interested in that again & then adding in the lunch @ 7 mile beach - when i emailed them about the times this is what they stated:

"The tour will be from 9-11 AM, and you will have a little over an hour for the lunch stop."

the current Disney itinerary states 7:30a - 4:30p

you don't think the 1 1/2 hours will be enough time to get from port to their ofcs?

I've never done it myself (this is my first cruise) but reading online, I've read where it can take a few hours to get off the boat, since Disney Excursions get to get off the boat first. But I don't know how accurate those reports are....

[truck1]

[QUOTE=TIGGER/POOH4;37525961]We came into WDW from I-192 up to World Dr. The weather was very nice in the morning for a water park day. You are exactly correct on the rain. We saw the clouds at 2pm and started to leave at that point. We just made it to prime outlet mall and the heavens let loose. We were stuck in the car for 20 minutes as sheets of water came down. Today was nicer for you to find new homes for your stuff. It was a little hot over at MK. I was surprised it was not very crowded. I guess the economy is still affecting WDW. I think Americans were outnumbered by the Brasilians. I better brush up on my Spanish/Portuguese. Back to the real world tomorrow. :sad1::sad1:

50/50 chance of getting it right. The 2 exits look really close feature wise.

Since I only work every third day,Ill have to wait till I go back to work on thurs (Kelly days are great) to put some more stuff up. We ran a call about 130 and we could see it getting dark, and the wind picked up considerably.By the time we got to the call, it started to rain and it was really windy and rainy as we got back in the station.

I think your right, that Disney is feeling the pinch from the economy.Its been busy but not overly so.I was surprised 2 weeks ago at the lack of tour groups there, and also the lack of tour groups in the mall also.

[annichan]

Good Luck! pixiedust:

Great, thank you Kathy! I just feel much better knowing beforehand what I have to do when booking online, instead of figuring it out as I go along and wasting precious minutes. I know, I'm pathetic, aren't I? :sad2: I'm only ever truly happy when I've got absolutely everything under control, and that makes it rather hard to relax. I mean, I don't even know my dining rotation beforehand, how can I maintain control under these conditions? :confused3 Gee, I am starting to think I have serious issues here :rotfl2:

But seriously, now: I am sure everything will be fine, if it is not Tulum it will be some other ruins (let's just not mention that to DH, then ;)), and somehow or other I will be able to book either brunch or dinner at Palo. If nothing works online, I am sure one of you will be so nice to point me in the right direction to Palo on embarkation day, won't you? :flower3:

[annichan]

:cool1: Friday again :banana:
We have . . .
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FRIDAY's until we sail :boat:

Couple more weeks and we will be doing the :banana: single digit dance :dancer:

Hope everyone is enjoying summer and have fun plans for the weekend! :goodvibes

Thanks for the update, Deb! Wow, it really doesn't sound that much now that it is down to (if not yet single digits) at least a monosyllabic number ;)

[annichan]

Yes, good luck :wizard::wizard::wizard:

Thank you! :flower3:

[goslingl]

The beach vacationers are back home and back to a computer! Boy, what a lot of postings to catch up on.

N

Welcome home! I am glad you had such a great time at the beach!

[njprincess]

Great, thank you Kathy! I just feel much better knowing beforehand what I have to do when booking online, instead of figuring it out as I go along and wasting precious minutes. I know, I'm pathetic, aren't I? :sad2: I'm only ever truly happy when I've got absolutely everything under control, and that makes it rather hard to relax. I mean, I don't even know my dining rotation beforehand, how can I maintain control under these conditions? :confused3 Gee, I am starting to think I have serious issues here :rotfl2:

But seriously, now: I am sure everything will be fine, if it is not Tulum it will be some other ruins (let's just not mention that to DH, then ;)), and somehow or other I will be able to book either brunch or dinner at Palo. If nothing works online, I am sure one of you will be so nice to point me in the right direction to Palo on embarkation day, won't you? :flower3:

Hi Annika :wave2:

I totally understand about your need to get everything booked. I was going crazy waiting for my booking window as well. I was just talking to my brother last night about dinner ressies for our trip next January! I really enjoy the planning part of the trip which is what makes the DIS so much fun.

We are all in the same boat :laughing: regarding the dinner rotation. You'll know your dinner rotation as soon as you get your room key - it's printed on there.

I'm pretty sure you will get Palo (there are lots of 2 person reservations left) but if not, one of us will escort you to Rockin' Bar D as soon as we board. :flower3:

[danandnan]

Good Morning All

Well we are having some company today. Joanne and Roger are stopping by to vist . They have been up in Canada to vist his parents so on there way back to Boston to catch there flight back to Fla they are coming through Maine. I have an Idea we will be taking them to LL Bean. Joanne hinted she wanted to go HA HA. Roger and I will just follow HA HA.

[jjgarv]

We are booked there for our day in Cozumel...there are 8 of us, 4 adults and 4 kids ranging in age from 7-14. Tripadvisor has nothing but extremely positive reviews about the resort and the limit of 100 people makes it a nice day when there are over 12,000 cruisers in port!:sad2:


Those who are thinking about Stingray City in Cayman...its' a must! :thumbsup2 We have done it twice and it is an amazign experience, and the site is world famous to boot.

[mylittleprincess]

We are booked there for our day in Cozumel...there are 8 of us, 4 adults and 4 kids ranging in age from 7-14. Tripadvisor has nothing but extremely positive reviews about the resort and the limit of 100 people makes it a nice day when there are over 12,000 cruisers in port!:sad2:


Those who are thinking about Stingray City in Cayman...its' a must! :thumbsup2 We have done it twice and it is an amazign experience, and the site is world famous to boot.


:wave2:

Happy100 & my family are booked at Nachi as well. :thumbsup2 We have 4 adults & 3 kids. 5, 8 & just turning her sweet 16! princess: I cannot wait! :cool1:

We all also booked the Captain Marvins half day tour in GC.

Are you on facebook?

[goslingl]

Good Morning All

Well we are having some company today. Joanne and Roger are stopping by to vist . They have been up in Canada to vist his parents so on there way back to Boston to catch there flight back to Fla they are coming through Maine. I have an Idea we will be taking them to LL Bean. Joanne hinted she wanted to go HA HA. Roger and I will just follow HA HA.

Have a great time! Give each other a big hug from us! :grouphug:

[ericalynn1979]

Hi everyone! Checking back in to see how your Monday is going!

We're well under way with the countdown. I can not wait. Neither can DD, by the way, from when she wakes up to when she goes to sleep she wants the "Mickey Boat". I have the video practically memorized we've watched it so many times!! And yesterday I swear she was ready to walk out the door and go find it!!:rotfl::rotfl:

It's going to be a long 3 months until we go!! DH keeps promising she'll forget, but I don't think so. I've printed off a picture of the boat and laminated it so she can carry it around (mainly because I was tired of watching the dang video over and over!).

Anybody else with excited kids?

[ericalynn1979]

Oh, I forgot to ask, is anyone bringing a Halloween costume? Do we know if there are going to be any special Halloween events on our cruise?

DD isn't a princess kind of girl, in fact I think she's going to be Jessie from Toy Story again.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y253/ericalynn1979/DSC_0266-1.jpg

[goslingl]

Hi everyone! Checking back in to see how your Monday is going!

We're well under way with the countdown. I can not wait. Neither can DD, by the way, from when she wakes up to when she goes to sleep she wants the "Mickey Boat". I have the video practically memorized we've watched it so many times!! And yesterday I swear she was ready to walk out the door and go find it!!:rotfl::rotfl:

It's going to be a long 3 months until we go!! DH keeps promising she'll forget, but I don't think so. I've printed off a picture of the boat and laminated it so she can carry it around (mainly because I was tired of watching the dang video over and over!).

Anybody else with excited kids?

I am right there with your DD. I WANT MICKEY BOAT NOW!!!!!!:dance3:

[goslingl]

Oh, I forgot to ask, is anyone bringing a Halloween costume? Do we know if there are going to be any special Halloween events on our cruise?

DD isn't a princess kind of girl, in fact I think she's going to be Jessie from Toy Story again.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y253/ericalynn1979/DSC_0266-1.jpg

We are going as very happy empty nesters. I guess that really is not a costume.:confused3

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

Anybody else with excited kids?


yes!! DH53 just won't shut up about it! Gonna drive me to drink:drinking1

[ericalynn1979]

We are going as very happy empty nesters. I guess that really is not a costume.:confused3

Sounds good to me!!

[njprincess]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y253/ericalynn1979/DSC_0266-1.jpg

Too cute :cutie: She'll be right in style with her Jessie costume. I hope thy're going to show TS3 on the boat - I would love to see it again! :yay: Although Joanne & I will go through a box of tissues at the end :sad1:

I am right there with your DD. I WANT MICKEY BOAT NOW!!!!!!:dance3:

I want the Mickey Boat too but I'll settle for a Konk Kooler - it's 5 O'Clock Somewhere :rolleyes1

yes!! DH53 just won't shut up about it! Gonna drive me to drink:drinking1

Too funny! :rotfl2: I think I like him already!

[Happy100]

Oh, I forgot to ask, is anyone bringing a Halloween costume? Do we know if there are going to be any special Halloween events on our cruise?

My DS (5) will be dressing up but it will be a pirate costume for the pirate party.pirate:

Not sure if Disney plans on doing any special halloween stuff..that would be great if they did.:wizard:

[Keira1387]

Does anyone know if there will be Halloween decorations up when we go?

[danandnan]

Have a great time! Give each other a big hug from us! :grouphug:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/AtBaileyIsland.jpg

We all had a great day all that was missing was You and Tommy:grouphug:

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

I've done the Magic a couple of times during this same week (a week before Halloween) and have never seen any Halloween decs or festivities/activities. BUT, who says we have to rely on them to do it??? If you want to decorate your doors for the holiday& wear costumes & set a DISboards trick-or-treat night, then go for it!

[ericalynn1979]

I've done the Magic a couple of times during this same week (a week before Halloween) and have never seen any Halloween decs or festivities/activities. BUT, who says we have to rely on them to do it??? If you want to decorate your doors for the holiday& wear costumes & set a DISboards trick-or-treat night, then go for it!

I'm planning a Halloween themed Fish Extender. I shall post when it's complete!

[katzs13]

excited childQUOTE=ericalynn1979;37548583]Hi everyone! Checking back in to see how your Monday is going!

We're well under way with the countdown. I can not wait. Neither can DD, by the way, from when she wakes up to when she goes to sleep she wants the "Mickey Boat". I have the video practically memorized we've watched it so many times!! And yesterday I swear she was ready to walk out the door and go find it!!:rotfl::rotfl:3t

It's going to be a long 3 months until we go!! DH keeps promising she'll forget, but I don't think so. I've printed off a picture of the boat and laminated it so she can carry it around (mainly because I was tired of watching the dang video over and over!).

Anybody else with excited kids?[/QUOTE]

We have then three year old. All we hear is she wants to go on big plane and mickey big boat. I also have a husband who is just as bad. We are getting anxious to go. We will be going mk on the 14th and 15th. Anybody else going on those dates?

[truck1]

Not sure.I know both my kids will be in school, and the 15th we are leaving early to go to the CIS.My inlaws are picking up the kids to bring to us.
However there is an intersting wrinkle, that will prob drive us nuts well before we leave.

I know that my fiance is driving me nuts about how the date cant get here soon enough.

[danandnan]

I think I have now taken care of all our trip stuff. Yesterday I booked Magical Express and got the travel insurance. Now all that's left is to pack and go when the time comes!

N

[njprincess]

I think I have now taken care of all our trip stuff. Yesterday I booked Magical Express and got the travel insurance. Now all that's left is to pack and go when the time comes!

N

Where are you booking Magical Express to/from? :confused3 I thought Joanne and ROger were giving you guys a ride.

[danandnan]

Where are you booking Magical Express to/from? :confused3 I thought Joanne and ROger were giving you guys a ride.


We need ME from the airport to OKW on Thurs. before the cruise. J & R are picking us up on Friday to go to the Radisson. We also need ME back to the airport on the 25th.

N

[njprincess]

We need ME from the airport to OKW on Thurs. before the cruise. J & R are picking us up on Friday to go to the Radisson. We also need ME back to the airport on the 25th.

N

I get it. So you guys are leaving on Monday? I'm staying until Wed. and Frank is staying until Friday.

If I had known you guys were going to Ghirardelli for lunch on Friday, I would have booked an earlier flight :lmao:

[danandnan]

I get it. So you guys are leaving on Monday? I'm staying until Wed. and Frank is staying until Friday.

If I had known you guys were going to Ghirardelli for lunch on Friday, I would have booked an earlier flight :lmao:


lol - You'll have to make up for it on the other end of your stay!

Having had 2 vacations already this year, there was a limit to how long I can be away yet again. But we don't like to plan to fly the day of or before the cruise either. So going on Thurs & returning on Mon works the best.

N

[goslingl]

Too cute :cutie: She'll be right in style with her Jessie costume. I hope thy're going to show TS3 on the boat - I would love to see it again! :yay: Although Joanne & I will go through a box of tissues at the end :sad1:



I will bring the kleenx. Megan and I were boo hooing at the end. :sad: Love the latin buzz. Megan wants us to find her a spanish speaking buzz while we are at WDW.

[goslingl]

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/AtBaileyIsland.jpg

We all had a great day all that was missing was You and Tommy:grouphug:

We talked about you all yesterday and how we would love to have been up there with you.

[goslingl]

I'm planning a Halloween themed Fish Extender. I shall post when it's complete!

Please do. I would love to see it

[Dyerneeds]

We are going as very happy empty nesters. I guess that really is not a costume.:confused3

how about that Princess Jasmine costume Tommy told me you have?;);):cloud9::love:

[goslingl]

I get it. So you guys are leaving on Monday? I'm staying until Wed. and Frank is staying until Friday.

If I had known you guys were going to Ghirardelli for lunch on Friday, I would have booked an earlier flight :lmao:

I wish we could stay longer but I have talked him into Sat.:banana: Do you think I am good enough to add a few more nights.:confused3