Anyone sailing on 6/21/03 Magic

[CBAGGS]

Hi, We just booked our second cruise and we're really excited!
I have three children a 14yr old dd, 9yr old dd and a 13 yr old ds. We are wondering if there is any one else their ages going on this cruise that they could meet. We went on the eastern cruise two years ago that we enjoyed and would like to meet more people. We are form New Jersey so if there is any one from here we would love to meet you aboard
:wave:

[maryisme]

Hi there,
My family and I will be there! Sailing will be DH and myself along with our DD who will be a few days shy of turning 8. Like you we are very, very excited :). This will also be our second cruise but our first 7 day. Look forward to meeting you all.

Mary

[LUVMICKEY]

Hi, we will be on that cruise also. There will be DH and I, our son and daughter-in-law, and our 1 year old grandson, plus our daughter and son-in-law and our 2 year old grandson. We are very excited about going. It is also our second cruise and our first 7 day one. After our cruise we will be going to WDW and staying at BCV for 5 days. We can't wait. And we are also from New Jersey. Hope to meet you there.:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Michele

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi!

That list is definitely growing. We'll be there - DD 13 and DS 15 at time of sailing. Also me and DH! :p

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Just noticed all of the variations in our countdown clocks! Guess we all consider the cruise to "start" at different times! LOL

Deb

[jrabbit]

We're in. DH & DW (we're "older" kids!), DS13.
Can't wait - but going to have to!

[CBAGGS]

WoW i am definitly excicted about this but so far noone my age is going:( o well i'm soo excited to meet every one though
Michele where in New Jersey are you from? we're from Cranford

This is our second cruise but it feels like our first cuz im just so excited I know nobody with teens are going so far but does any1 know any thing about the teen room cuz i feel scared to go since i was 12 when i first went and my birthday was a few days away so i was one of the older ones
jrabbit my brother was wondering if your DS was going with the teens or 10-12s cuz he's turning 13 in may so he wants to stay down ( He liked it last time we went with the 10-12's too)
I think we should also meet aboard but we can think more of that when the time comes
CBaggs DD(14)
:Pinkbounc~KaRi~:Pinkbounc

[FantasticDisFamily]

KaRi,

Although I haven't seen exactly another 14 girl there are already a number of teens around that age. My daughter will be 13 plus when we sail and son 15. Saw others in the same bracket. Chin up...a couple months ago no one was on the boards for the cruise and my daughter was afraid she'd be the "only" one onboard!

Deb

[CBAGGS]

Hey this is CBaggs daughter Kari again
Deb has your family been on any disney cruise before?
if not then your DD or DS can talk to me if they have aol or aim my email is Lbertygrl@aol.com and thats my screen name 2 i would like 2 talk to them if they're going 2 go to common grouinds and maybe we can meet. My last cruise i talked to a boy from California who i met in the fist 10 minutes that i was at Port Caneveral. I thought that was pretty weird since there were so many people there andi thought it was him when i got upstairs.
:Pinkbounc Kari:Pinkbounc

[FantasticDisFamily]

Kari,

This will be our 3rd cruise on the Magic although our first 7 day. We don't have aol but my son uses at&t instant messenger sometimes and both have email.
Will pass your info along.

Deb

[Chropistopy]

I'll be on the 6/21/03 cruise with several members of my family. It will be six adults, one teen (15), and two kids (9,7). It will be my second cruise, but my first 7 day. For everyone else, it will be their 5th or 6th. I'm so excited!!!:bounce:

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi Christy,

Is the 15 year old a boy or a girl?

Deb

[Chropistopy]

Deb,

The 15 year old is a girl.

Christy :D

[FantasticDisFamily]

My 15 (almost 16 by then) is a boy - he isn't complaining about finding out there will be girls his age. Such a new stage to adjust to. Actually he doesn't say much just sits, grins, and then says maybe I will wear a tux for formal nights. :rolleyes:

Deb

[Chropistopy]

Deb:

We just took a 3 day at the end of August. There were plenty of kids in your son's age range. I'm sure there will be plenty on the June cruise. My cousin (15) is planning on going to common grounds this time. You never know...they might meet.

[CBAGGS]

Hi this is Kari again (CBAGGS 14 DD)
Christy im so excited that there will be another girl my age going. i'll almost be 15 by the cruise but it's still cool. I'll be at common grounds alot so may be i'll meet her there.

Does any one know when things happen at Common Grounds during dinner because our last cruise we had the late diner seating and everything in the Oceneer Lab happened during our dinner. My parents tried to get the early seating but i guess it's just to poppuar.
Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

Kari (et al)

If you go to one of inkkognito's post you'll find a link to her web site and it has every possible Navigator there is. I know my DS already looked at some of the activities.

Deb

[CBAGGS]

Thanks Alot im gonna go and check that right now
:D Kari

[jfis1020]

We will be on our first cruise ever! Our family will include myself, DH, DS9, DS6 and DD4. We are all very excited and can't wait.


:earseek:

[maryisme]

Hi 6/21/03 Cruisers!!

Isn't it great to see our date posted :). It really fuels my excitement and anticipation. I love the planning stages and all the options available for us. My DD will almost be 8 (July 2 birthday) when we cruise and loves to make new friends.

Maybe we could keep this thread alive for the next 7 months ..lol.


Mary

[Chropistopy]

I'm all about talking about the cruise for the next seven months. I might as well talk about it here. I'm talking about it everywhere else :D :D

When it gets down to a month, I don't know how I'm going to contain myself:bounce: :bounce:

[CBAGGS]

I would love top talk about the cruise for 7 more months since my friends get mad at me but i looked for our post and finally found it on the 11th page ahhh!
any one new comming?
im sooo excited
Kari (Cbaggs DD)

[maryisme]

Hi Kari,
Thanks for reviving our thread :). I also drive my friends and family crazy talking about our cruise. I just can't help myself but they just don't get it. It's funny because I'm not usually so obsessive about things.

Now I'm really excited because after much prodding from myself and DD (7) my mother has finally agreed to cruise. She has never been anywhere and I just can't wait to share the magic with her. So before our June 03 cruise we will be doing a jaunt on the Wonder (just the girls). I am going to see about getting us on the DVC member cruise in February.

Keep the posts coming. Bye for now.

Mary

[FantasticDisFamily]

Glad to see this revived. I saw a new group on a just returned posting and there was mention of starting a thread. Reviving beat them to it I guess.

I was looking at the counter earlier and thinking ok - heading into finals week and all the grading that goes along with it, by the time I can really resurface we'll be under the 200 mark!

Deb

[jfis1020]

We will be there as well! Myself, DH, DS9, DS6 and DD4. We are newbies, so we can take all the help we can get!!!!!!!

[FantasticDisFamily]

It is beginning to look like are fair number of DISers will be on this cruise.

Welcome jfis1020 and ask away. We're all nutty about the cruise.

Deb

[CBAGGS]

Hey everyone!!!!
I'm so excited!!! the more i think of thanksgiving the more i think school's half over and then we're cruisin away
:smooth:
I know the cruise is still more than 200 days away:( but i think since we've been talkin we should meet at the castaway party we should all wear some colored ribbon so we know who each other is, and it should be bright :sunny: LoL but we can brainstorm and think more bout this when its closer but now we can wait :mad: even though it's not wanted ne wayz HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Kari

[maryisme]

Hi Kari,
Happy Thanksgiving :). A meet is definitely in order. I agree with you about thanksgiving. Christmas is right around the corner and soon so will our cruise. Hope you had a great turkey day.

Mary

[CBAGGS]

Yeah i'm soo excited the magics just getting to me i don't know why it's just somethin about Disney!!!!!! I'm excited u agree to meet the last cruise i was on i met the people the fist 10 minutes and im just so excited
Bye 4 Now
Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

I just popped into the forum and noticed that our counters have just fallen below 200 days! Yippee!

Deb

[Amous]

Hi all!

Two of us will be sailing next June: myself (mom) and my DS (13 at the time of sailing).

This will be our 3rd cruise aboard the Magic, and the first sailing on the Western schedule.

Honored to meet all of you!

Amy

[FantasticDisFamily]

Welcome aboard the board!

Deb

[Chropistopy]

Woohoo! Below 200 days!!!:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[CBAGGS]

Yea!!!
under 200 dayz but we gotta wait 4 under 100 dayz
Amy my brother is 13 to he wants 2 kno if ur son is goin with the teens or 10-12's cuz my brother is turning 13 in may so he wuz jus wonderin
DID NE 1 hear about the carnival cruise its supposed to have the same thing the disney ship has :( o no i hope they get this virus thing gone soon cuz i dont wanna hafta worry bout it
Kari:bounce:

[maryisme]

Hi Amy,
Welcome to the June 21 thread - glad you found us! We are already under 200 days!!! Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday season.

Mary (sailing with DD (7) and DH)

[Amous]

Thank you all for the warm welcome! Even though we've sailed on the Magic before, my son and I are very excited about "coming home to the ship" during our vacation. It's nice to meet new friends aboard our home away from home!

Kari (CBAGGS DD) --- my son, Matt, is looking forward to the Common Grounds next June. Like your brother, Matt is also turning 13 in May (on May 13)! Sounds like we have 2 new friends! Please let me know if you have any other questions!

I'm getting ready to move to a new home next week (I was hoping the move would take place a month ago!). I'm hoping to have my computer up and running by the end of next week, if everything goes well!

A safe and happy holiday to all!

Amy

[gscott8075]

We'll be joining you for our seventh Disney Cruise - first Western for us.

See you there!

[CBAGGS]

welcome gscott who's sailing with you?

Amy my brothers b~day is may 12 i think thats too kool an weird lol but any way mayb me an my brother will c Matt in common grounds or some where else on the ship but i think my brother wants 2 b in the lab so he's not bugged by me lol
im so excited about goin to common grounds it'ssoo different than the lab but its seems like more fun
has any1 or their family been in the lab?or common grounds? n which 1 do they prefer since i have never really been in common grounds b4
~Thanx~
~*Kari*~

[disneylover4ever]

Just found this thread and very happy to see so many others as excited as we are to be under 200 days from our 7 day Western.
We are DH, DS13, DD10, DD6 (at time of cruising) nice to see other 13 yr.old boys....they should have a blast. This will be our 1st Western but 5th cruise with Disney. Can't wait!!!!!!!

[CBAGGS]

Welcome Disney lover is your son goin in common grounds or the lab and my sister is 9 but i dont know where she's going 2 many choices lol
4 every1 else i guess as were gettin under 200 days well meet more people mayb well take up a whole floor if we meet lol
~*ByEz 4 NoW*~
Kari

[Amous]

One last check-in before I pack up the computer for a few days!

Hey Kari - hope your brother changes his mind about the Common Grounds. What a coincidence their b-days are soooo close! Too cool!

Disneylover4ever -- Welcome aboard! We have good group of 13-yr olds forming here!

Hi Mary! Thanks for the welcome! And GSCOTT -- A warm welcome to you! Wow - 7 cruises?! Fantastic!

Amy

[HOTMIKE]

We will be joining you. We have 8 adults and 5 kids in our group. All girls ranging from 1 yr to 6 yrs. This will be the 1st cruise for all but Grandma and Grandpa. They tested the waters earlier this year. We can't wait. Anyone booked any excursions yet?

[FantasticDisFamily]

It is too early to book excursions through Disney and there is plenty of time for any independents. We may book one excursion independently this time for DD and self - only because I've heard so much positive response on this particular person. And it is about half cost. Otherwise we're in the let DCL handle all of the details group - for better or worse!

Wow! Quite a group of 13 year olds - although DD is still hoping to see a couple of girls that age join the group!

Deb

[disneylover4ever]

Thanks for the warm welcome!!! My son will turn 13 in April so I'm sure he will check out CG and we will go from there. This will be our 5th cruise with Disney and the kids have always had a great time aboard, thats why we keep coming back. The girls have always enjoyed the clubs ALOT but our son has been kinda in between the last time or two. We wil just play it by ear, he never lacks for friends on a cruise. It is cold here so even more of a reason to think about laying in the sun, somewhere exotic......
Cindy

[maryisme]

Wonder what happened to the counter. We are now at 217 days. Hmmm...strange. I prefer under 200 :).

Mary

[FantasticDisFamily]

Maybe it was a temporary glitch...it is showing 192 days at the moment.

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi Kari,

Quick message from my DS. Said to tell you he still has the email address you sent but between coming off football, preparing for the choir's Singing Christmas Tree performances, and now trying to "catch up" on school and Scouts he hasn't been doing much personal on the computer. Maybe over the holidays.

Have great times this Holiday Season everyone!
Deb

[CBAGGS]

Deb
Thanks for telling me about your son. I can see we share some intrests now. I've been busy to between volleyball, basketball and school so i don't get online very much either.
Have A Happy Holiday Season To All
Kari

[CBAGGS]

Hey Everyone
I'm sooo disapointed i found our thread on the 13th page :( but o well it's back now!
I hope every one had a good holiday season!
I need a little advice to start thinking about packing hair dryers i thought there was one in the room but i'm not sure sshould i bring one just incase?
Did any one read about 4Nana i think thats horrible with her room steward reporting her Last cruiuse I got a little sea sick but not to keep me in the room but if i did get sick and tired i don't want to be stuck in my room for 72 hours
Well I hpe everyone has a Happy New Year!!!!
Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

HI Kari,

I'm bringing one with me - the small travel type - but it has much more power than the "hose" in the stateroom. That is ok, if all you want to do is take some of the moisture out but not at all helpful for styling.

Deb

[CBAGGS]

Thaks 4 your help Deb
What happened to everyone else!!!!!!!!!!!! i hope we can keep our thread alive but i know we can almost close to 150 days
Bye 4 Now
Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

Time sure is flying. I think everyone is around probably just really busy. I know my time on the boards has been limited lately with the holidays and then our family involvement in theater. We're two weeks away from opening night! Yikes! DD is in the show, DS is working with tech crew - mainly lighting, DH is working sets, and I'm the costume designer/chief seamstress.

Between our work/school schedules and that the DIS is taking a bit of a back seat. But we haven't stop thinking about the cruise!

Deb

[disneylover4ever]

We are still around... just got news tonight that another family we know have booked this same cruise. There are still a few cabins available. Now that the holidays are past we will have to really start planning. What excursion is everyone looking forward to most? I haven't even started researching the excursions. Well BUMP!
Cindy

[HOTMIKE]

We're still here too. Starting to think about excursions. Where is everyone staying the night before? Is the Radisson the best choice? Has anyone staying in a hotel right along the beach? If so, how far from the ship?

[Chropistopy]

We're still here also...

As far as the night before...We're actually driving down to Orlando...staying Friday night there and driving to port Saturday morning. We're planning on catching one of the dinner shows.

I don't think we'll be doing any excursions. We're just going to spend some time exploring at each port.

[CBAGGS]

Yeah!!!
We're drivin down on the 20th from Jersey i think we're saying over night in St. Augustine or staying somewhere in Disney for the night and driving from there but we're not totally sure yet We get out of school on the 19th so its gonna be so hard but worth it We're not gonna go on any excursions we just wanna go see the sites on our own
my friend's family wants to go how could i find out if there is any more space left on the ship for them
Deb i think thats cool that your whole family's involved with a play im the only one in my family that likes plays but my lil brother sings and is goin to NYC in Feb to sing for Nationals so we're tryin 2 talk him into it but he still plays all his sports and doesn't wanna quit
Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi all!

Kari that is great about your brother! Wish him luck for us. Talk about family involvement...my brother, who is a professional stunt coordinator, is flying in Thursday night and has sent equipment ahead so we can really FLY some of our monkeys!

Anyway as for excursions -

Key West: we're looking at the kayaking. Shirley from Perfect Gift did some checking on the nature kayaking that was listed a few months ago and it sounded disappointing. But DisneyDarwin posted a trip report just recently and it looks like that excursion has been changed. They take you out to a nature preserve.

Cozumel: DD is determined to go horseback riding so that means I'll be going with her. Will more than likely book through DCL just for the peace of mind, especially after reading Barb's post. DS & DH are still deciding what they want to do, although it will probably involve snorkeling.

Grand Cayman: Will be one of the excursions that involves snorkeling and StingRay City.

Also the kids are thinking about the teen junkanoo at one of the ports and also the teen challenge (DS - DD is thinking beach time) on Castaway Cay.

Deb

[CBAGGS]

Hi every1
I got so scared cuz i couldn't find our thread but i got it now
Ok Heres the big questionWhat Team's Gonna Win Super Bowl? Im goin for the Bucs cuz i don't like the Raiders just because im a JETS fan
I hope somebody else watches football out there
Bye 4 Now
Kari

[Chropistopy]

We only have 5 months!! I started out with a year. I'm glad it is 2003....as my cousin says, we can now say we are going on the cruise "this" year!!!:bounce: :bounce:

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi all,

Well the show is over, strike is done (ok, except for all the costumes that have to be washed and stored but there is some slack time in getting that done).
Now the next big item on the schedule to look towards is the cruise. Popped in for the first time in days and saw we're way under 150 days.

Time is flying now!

Kari - how did your brother's choir performance go? Or is that still coming up?
Deb

[CBAGGS]

Hey every one!!!
Deb~ my brothers choir preformance is on the 15 so it's close I just found out him and the 3 other boys from our town are getting a limo ride there while i'll still be in school so i'm so jelous

Everythings been so crazy I almost forgot about the cruise everyday is spent in the gym between me, my brother and sister. I decided my life now is just eating, school, basketball and hardly sleeping.
I have one quick question
CELL PHONES Do they work on the ship? Like could i call "mobile to mobile" or is it that that they don't work untill your at port? i was wondering since my parents won't have those pagers from the lab anymore
Kari

[Amous]

Kari -- thanks for keeping this post going! You've done such a great job!

We're officially moved to our new home, nearly 2 months now! And I'm glad it's over!

Wanted to check in with the 6/21 cruisers. Is anyone planning to stay at the Airport Hyatt the night before?

See you all in a few months.......

Amy

[FantasticDisFamily]

I agree Kari has been awesome in keeping our thread alive.

Amy - we're planning to stay at the Hyatt the night before. We booked air through DCL (yes, for us it WAS less expensive plus it saved a few anxious headaches) so I don't know yet when we're getting in on the 20th. Will keep you posted.

Anyone else?

I'm thinking we should definitely plan a meet onboard. What do the rest of you think?

Deb

[Amous]

Deb -- I love the idea of an onboard meet! Please keep me posted about the 20th.

Looking forward to June!

Amy

[FantasticDisFamily]

June is going to be here before we know it. It seems like a long way off but really not.

Of course, we're sitting here in a howling blizzard with temps that have been falling all day. (I anticipate many students not showing for classes tonight and then getting a bit bent out of shape when they are assessed late penalties on work that is due.) So just the fantasy of warm weather, tropical breezes and everything else that goes along with the cruise is wonderful.

Over the weekend I packed up the costume shop that had inhabited most of my house for the last couple of months and my DD said, but mom you can't put the sewing machine away I need stuff for formal night! I haven't even started thinking about that!

Deb

[CBAGGS]

Amy~ Welcome Back I'm glad you had a succesful(sp?) move

I just got home from a one point loss basketball game but this makes me happy that everyone's planning for a meet
I'm so up for an onboard meet i wouldn't just talk to everyone for over 200 days and not wannna meet all of u!!! We can meet at the sail away party some where. On the side that the boarding dock is on or what ever you want to call it is pretty cool since the workers wave good bye with Mickey Gloves! When we get closer to the cruise I'll tell every one what I'm wearing but I'm planning for every one in my family to wear our softball and baseball shirts where you can easily find out who we are since our last names are on the back Last cruise I went on I met the people right in the "waiting room" if you would call it with the shirt so it was pretty cool.

What dinner does everyone have? We asked for first but it was already full so we got stuck in 2nd. Last cruise we were in second and didn't get out of dinner till 10-10:30 every night due to our extremely bad waiters.

And does any one know about cell phones?

Deb~ I'm not ready for formal night either but i'll probly go shopping like one week before we go. Do you make dresses and stuff yourself cuz this year I took a sewing class at my H.S. and I'm pretty bad at it I made pants and made what my teacher called a "quilt" but it came out really bad but it's really cool if you make stuff. even if i'm bad at it I found it addicting(sp?) LoL

Thanks that you all realize I have no life LOL:p since i'm on line all the time haha
TTYL
Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

Looks like folks are game to meet on board so we'll have to fine tune those details as it gets closer. I like Kari's idea of figuring out a spot on the side of the ship next to the terminal (FYI - that is the starboard side of the ship)

Kari, as for the sewing if you found some pleasure in it, don't give up. Like so many skills it is something that comes with time and practice, practice, practice. So many of the things I made when I was learning were pathetic. But you have to start somewhere. My undergraduate degree is in Clothing and Textiles - so I'm trained in a wide variety of design and construction techniques, including for theater. At this point in my life most of my sewing efforts go into that area. Even as I type this there is laundry running in my machine from the show we just closed. I hope to have that process finished today! We did Oz! and in addition to designing the entire show, buying all of the materials, cutting most of what we made, supervising the costumes and parts of costumes the kids brought in, etc. I personally constructed all of the main characters plus many of the major supporting roles. I haven't actually counted how many because it gets way to depressing during show to do that! :p But I know it was more than 20. So I'm a bit burned out on sewing at the moment.

Deb

[CBAGGS]

Hey Everyone!!
Only 124 days and it doesn't feel like summer is ever comming I just got back from new york Deb--- my brothers show was great!!
This snow storm is too cold and I want spring to be here soon
Another idea for meeting spot n the ship-----we can all wear a orange or some bright color ribbon and look for the people wearing them so it can be easier to find each other
Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi Kari.

Give your brother congratulations from us. Glad you were able to get home before the snowstorm hit.

It seems like the time is starting to fly now. Trip will be here before we know it.

Deb

[OKWgolfer]

We signed up today, this will also be our second cruise and we are very excited. I will be escorted on this cruise by my lovely DW and two DS's(ages 16&12).

[FantasticDisFamily]

Welcome to the club. My DS will be just a few weeks shy of his 16th birthday at the time of the trip. He'll be glad to know there will be at least one other boy his age there! :p

Deb

[Amous]

Brrrr! It sounds soooo cold on the East Coast!

I'm sending some warm California sunshine to all of you (okay, so it's a bit overcast here; but in the 60's)! LOL

Welcome aboard OKWgolfer!

Hey Kari & Deb --- love the idea to meet on the starboard side. Pick a spot and/or t-shirt/ribbon color and we'll be there!

Stay warm!

Amy

[CBAGGS]

Welcome OKWgolfer my brother is 12 and wil be haging out in the lab he'll just be 13 around the time of the cruise but will still like the lab more or so he says

Amy-- thanks for your cali sunshine it is really needed lol


Deb-- did you guys get hit wit the storm cuz we got around 18 inches but its tooo much

I'm starting to look in the cruise book for a spot to meet afeter all the craze my family decided to start thinkin bout the cruise
what is every one doing the night before we sail ?
Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hey Kari,

Last week Tuesday night as the storm moved east we received about a 2 foot dump. I was on campus and we closed early - it was a LONG drive home. But I made it. I'm keeping a picture of Key West sunset on my computer as wallpaper right now just to stay sane!

We're flying in on Friday and staying at the airport Hyatt. Saw that amous and family are doing the same.

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Ok, I posted a thread on this but thought I'd pop the same question up here as we are "almost" under the 4 month mark.

Onour previous cruises "Mickey" has always had a surprise waiting for the kids. Thought I'd call Shirley and Co. but need some ideas. DD will be 13 and DS just shy of 16 - any thoughts?

Deb

[jfis1020]

I have been working with Shirley via e-mail this week! Although my kids are younger, a couple of ideas that come to mind are:

sunglasses
underwater/disposable camera
sunscreen (the kind that also wards off Jelly fish and sea lice)
paddle ball game for the beach
hat/visor

I am looking through the Oriental Trading Post catalog presently. They are promoting a winter "beach party" theme, so they have a lot of fun trinkets to look at. Maybe a few "stuffers" like stockings!

[FantasticDisFamily]

There is sunscreen that wards off jellyfish and sea lice? What is this magical elixir?

Deb

[Amous]

We're at the 4 month mark?! Where has the time gone?!

Finally booked my air and hotel this week. We'll be at the Hyatt late afternoon on Friday.

Items for a gift basket for a 13-yr old? My son still likes the Digemon (?) cartoons. He collects the trading cards. How 'bout a game/puzzle book (word search, crossword puzzles)? Great to use around the pool, on the beach, or even a verandah!

See you all in 4-short months!

Amy

[jfis1020]

"Safe Sea" sun block ~ Not only does it prevent sunburn, but the solution also wards off jellyfish and sea lice.

I pulled this from another previous post about baskets. I have not tried it, but am planning to get some for my family.


:smooth:

[FantasticDisFamily]

A) Yep, 4 month mark officially - now is time to start getting things done.

B) Thanks for the sunscreen info - will definitely have to look for some of that to take.

Deb

[CBAGGS]

Hey everyone for our last cruise my mom had gotten a gift basket for us. The girls got a memories box that was like a photo album on the side and the boys got a message in a bottle my brother who was 10 at the time had fun thinking someone in china would read it. Myself, I got the memories box and i have all my stuff I got from the cruise saved in there from pictures to the snowglobe I bouoght in the store
I really hope she was gonna get us one again this year but that may be some thing she talks to all of you about not wanting me to know bout it
Kari

[CBAGGS]

Hey I hope everyone's doin good
This snow is soooooooo bad if we use up any more days on it we might not go on the cruise since we'll be in school but it all depends on where the people wanna put it in on the calender
Deb~~I wuz talkin 2 my mom and she told me that the coordinator was from Michigan State i was jus wonderin if u work there since i remember u worked at a University
Well talk to everyone soon
Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi Kari,

Oh man I hope you don't get hit with extra days. Several years ago we had something similar happen due to a severe (hurricane force winds) spring storm in May. So many days were used that many districts were facing this problem. The legislature was able to make a special declaration that eliminated that problem. It was deemed that it would be a hardship to the high school kids (summer work) and the tourism industry (workers not available).

Not sure which coordinator you are referring to but I don't work at MSU. I work for Davenport University. Most of the country has heard of MSU and U of M but we actually have LOTS of universities in Michigan. :)

Deb

[okwmember92]

I am OKWgolfer's son (16) I will be 17 by the cruise. I already see that there will be some teens around my age which is cool because our last cruise I didn't really meet anyone. So if ya know any teens let me know maybe we can make a meeting point on the ship or something I just don't want to do the whole thing again alone.

Ryan

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi Ryan,

Our DS (Andrew) if very close to your age. He will be just a month short of 16 (hey in the big scheme of things a YEAR is close LOL!) I'll let him know you'll be there.

Deb

[CBAGGS]

HI Ryan
I'll be 15 on the cruise I was definitly thinking of a meeting place the same thing happened to me on the last cruise i went on i didn't meet any 1 till the last few days if you want you can email me Lbertygrl@aol.com n we can think of a meeting spot


Deb N Everyone ~i was thinking of a group meeting spot maybe on deck 9 or whatever deck is over the pool on the side of the dock ( i dun kno wut that called even though u told me deb lol) and we can meet there at the sail away partee n bring bubbles and sillystring and stuff!!!
Bye 4 Now
Kari

[okwmember92]

Hey that's awesome that I know now of two people around my age that is going. Um...I am not exactly sure where we could meet but now that I have librtygrls's email I will email you and we can work on a meeting spot this time we won't wait till the last couple of days to meet someone. And andrew if you have an email address or I guess we can communicate through this forum and work out a meeting place. Thanks for letting me know ya are going.

[CBAGGS]

Ryan~Haha i just saw ur other post n i got confused on which 1 i shoulda posted on but i guess this 1s ok
On the 21 when we sail off we could meet in Comon grounds or somethin un less we meet at the sailaway party or some thin
ttyl Kari

[CBAGGS]

Alright I figured since it's at most 100 more days till our cruise i would make a list of who's going so far

-CBAGGS~DW,DH,DS12,DD9 and myself DD15

-MaryisMe~ Mary w/DH, and DD8

-LuvMickey~ Michelle w/DH,DS,DDin law,DGS1,DD,DSin law and DGS2

-FantasticDisFamily~Deb w/DH,DD13, and DS15

-jrabbit~DH,DW and DS13

-Chropistopy~ 6 adults, 15 yr old girl, 9 and 7 year olds

-jfis1020~ w/DH,DS9, and DD4

-Amous~ Amy w/DS13

-gscott8075

-disneylover4ever~ Cindy w/DH,DS13,DD10, and DD6

-HotMike~ Mike w/8adults and 5 girls ranging from 1-6

and
-OKWgolfer~ w/DW,DS16, and DS12

If I made any mistakes sry i just went by wut every one put but so far this is our unoffical list of the people who are going on the JUNE 21, 2003 cruise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

Not sure if they are part of this list or not but Terri & Steve & son from the DC area are not going. Terri was posting a while ago but had an email from her a couple of weeks that life circumstances are too uncertain for them at the moment and they have cancelled.

Kari - I think that a meet up on deck 10 (starboard side of the ship which is also the terminal side) at the sail away party might be a good place. Not as crowded as deck 9 but you can still hear the music, etc. Maybe right over the center/Goofy pool area?

Andrew must be in the middle of a "very important" video game - I just called him and didn't get a response Ryan. I don't know his email address but will suggest he contact you and Kari.

Deb

[jfis1020]

I might have had a typo, but our party is myself, DH, DS9, DS6, and DD4. DS6 would be devistated if he missed the "party"!

[Debbie H]

Hi guys,
We will also be on this one. We are doing sort of a family reunion with our oldest daughter and her husband, our ds 19 and other dd 17. After this cruise we are throwing them off the boat and sending them to OKW and dh and I are staying on the ship for week 2. Can't wait.......

Debbie & Wes
:bounce: :Pinkbounc :earsboy: :earsgirl:

[jfis1020]

"Throw the kids off the boat" and sail alone? AHHHHHHHHHhh!

Wouldn't that be Magical???????

[okwmember92]

Yeah sorry about the confusion I had posted that one but then my parents told me about this post so I just forgot about mine. I went on the Wonder 4-day cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay and I think somewhere else but I don't remember. It was fun though but I didn't do a lot of stuff with the teens mostly I took advantage of all the free food or just walked around and played some b-ball.(even though I am not very good) Anyways I just wanted to know what kinda stuff there was to do on the Magic.

[Debbie H]

jfis1020,

Yes, can't wait... I guess that's why they call it the "Magic"!

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi Ryan and Kari,

Just sent PM with Andrew's email address.

Deb

[okwmember92]

Thanks I will try and write him later and work out a meeting spot.

Ryan

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi Ryan and Kari,

I told Andrew I had PMd you guys with his email address. Be patient if you don't hear back right away - he usually checks his email at school when he has time during his computer class. So it may be a week or so before he does - although knowing there are people writing may spur him to do so more frequently!

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Ok, for the teens in our group, especially those that have sailed as teens before, I have a Common Grounds question.

I was just looking at the 360 degree photo on the DCL website and it looks like there is some sort of beverage machine and a snack bar sort of set up in there. Are there actually snacks and beverages available in Common Grounds? If so any details - like cost?

Thanks
Deb

[okwmember92]

Well when I went I didn't really hang-out there all that much but you are right there is a bar there that serves smoothies or something like them and I think regular cokes. I don't remember snacks though but I could be wrong. Prices I am not sure but none of it is free. Hope that helps a little.

Ryan

[CBAGGS]

Deb
That's a good question i think i might post it to find out and maybe some more stuff about common grounds, but i think it's a coffee bar i don't know exactly what they have there, but i remember going in there a few times and people complaining that we wen't allowed to have any thing since it was with the Lab

meeting on deck 10 above the gofy pool was exactly where I was thinking that was where we met our family last time and it was a perfect spot to see every thing
Kari

[Amous]

Hi all!

Are we all set to meet on Deck 10? Sounds good to me! Are we all wearing a particular color t-shirt or ribbon?

Any excursion suggestions? We're thinking about kayaking and the dolphin swim. Has anyone been to Jimmy Buffet's restaurant in Key West?

Amy

[CBAGGS]

HI
I'm ready to meet on deck 10!!! I was thinking of a bright color either ribbons or shirts ribbons may be better because your not gonna see as many people with ribbons it would be more distinct

Amy~ I haven't been to Jimmy Buffet's resturant But I heard The one in Universal was really good so that may say something for the one in Key West

Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

I think the "traditional" color for DIS ribbons is a green like a lime green. That would certainly stand out. It sounds like everyone is pretty set on meeting during the sailaway party on Deck 10 on the terminal (starboard) side approximately midship (where the Goofy pool is).

As for excursions I mentioned to my family at breakfast this morning that we'll be at 90 days next week Friday so we need to start seriously looking at excursions. I know that in Key West we're looking at the DCL sponsored Wild Life Preserve Kayaking. Grand Cayman - Stingray City is one of the leading options and Cozumel DD and I will be horseback riding, not sure what the guys are looking at.

Deb

[CBAGGS]

ooooo only 100 days
it gets so much more exciting the closer we get
We're in for lime green ribbions I actualy have lime fabric i'll pin to me
As for excursions we we thinking of swmming with the dolphins but i forget where it was at
Kari

[Chropistopy]

ooooooh!! Tomorrow we will be in the double digits instead of triple!!! It can't get here soon enough.

As for excursions...We won't be going on any. We just plan to explore the ports on our own.

[FantasticDisFamily]

I know! I looked at my counter earlier today and could hardly believe it. Seems like we've been in triple digits forever!

Deb

[jfis1020]

I can't believe we're down to 100 days! How exciting!

I am sooo ready!

[FantasticDisFamily]

I was just noticing how well we've covered the country in terms of where we are coming from!

We're from Michigan, and I remember amous is coming in from the west coast, Cbaggs and family is New York area.

I saw Georgia and Indiana as well.

So what other locations do we have represented?

Deb

[Amous]

Hi all ~

The West Coast is respresented -- we're from Southern California! We've already packed the warm SoCal sunshine for gauranteed beautiful weather in June! Pack your shades and suntan lotion!

:smooth: :smooth: :smooth:


Kari ~ the dolphins are in Cozumel. We are really thinking about doing that, as well as the mini-golf. Kayaking in Key West sounds good too. Deb ~ am I correct in that you're family was thinking about the KW kayak trip?


Amy

[FantasticDisFamily]

Amy,

We certainly are thinking about the kayaking. When we were first looking at we couldn't find much on this. Shirly did some checking on one of her trips to KW and the results were disappointing. Then DisneyDarwin posted a trip report specifically noting they went by boat to a wild life refuge and kayaked there.

Did some further checking and verified that the group Shirley had checked with is NOT the group DCL uses. So that is still on our list. Something you're thinking about?

Deb

[okwmember92]

Yes, we are actually NATIVE Floridians, who will be joining everyone on the Magic June 21st. I look for this thread everyday so I can check out ya'lls trip counter to find out how many days we have. Excited that we have made it under the 100 day mark!!!

We are considering doing the stingray city excursion, but dh doesnt think our ds (12) will do it. His nickname is "chicken nugget". I think he will be fine, but he rarely goes into the ocean past his ankles, has become pretty good at skim boarding. Our other thought is for the jeep tour but I'm not sure I want to take up all the travel time. Hmmm, guess we still have time to debate this at the Nail house.

Anyways, I am really getting antsy to sail and thinking about wardrobe and all. Luckily my dh's sportscoat fits ds (17) and he thinks it will be okay. Still have to spring for dh a new suit. Oh well...I guess I'm babbling. So see ya

Kim

[Amous]

Deb ~ thanks for the info regarding the kayaking in Key West. Great info! We'll most likely sign up for that. I really, really want to find Jimmy Buffet's restaurant (okay, I'm a Parrothead!) and definately enjoy a 'cheeseburger in paradise'.

See ya'll very soon!

Amy

[FantasticDisFamily]

Amy,

Will keep you posted on the decisions made here! This weekend is our big high school musical and Andrew is on tech crew. In fact I have to leave in just a couple of minutes to man the ticket window! Next weekend we are supposed to sit down and discuss our ideas!

Deb

[Amous]

Thanks Deb! :)

[CBAGGS]

Wow only 92 more days!!!!!
Does any one think Disney may stop the cruises if things with Iraq get worse?
I hope not because it'll get us away from every thing
Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

Unless there was pretty credible evidence that cruise ships were a target I doubt it, and they would make a pretty tough target. No way with all the security someone is coming on board with enough anything to do any damage.

Let's focus on the positive!
Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Ok, so 90 days (basically) from today we will be boarding the Magic. And just because I needed to do something positive in response to what is going on in the world I called DCL and made our final payment!

Ok, technically I still have to pay for it when the credit card bill comes! :p but as far as DCL is concerned we are paid in full. Just a little while now until we can start booking excursions! Keep us posted on when you get that paperwork everyone. I'm a little concerned that if the excursion information comes with the rest of the docs we might not get it prior to 60 days....hmm, maybe I'll post that question as a new thread.

Deb

[CBAGGS]

Oh Deb I wanted to ask you if your son ever got my email i emailed it 2 him a few weeks ago but i just wanted to see if he got it cause sometimes the email doesn't go through from AOL to hotmail

Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

HI Kari,

Andrew mentioned getting an email from Ryan but when I asked he said he hadn't received anything from you. I know how some emails don't work together very well. You could always send it to me with "for Andrew" in the title and I can forward it to him...:p

Deb

[CBAGGS]

Deb Ohhh I wish it went through but i'll try one more time but then i'll give it 2 you and u can foward it to him
Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

Kari - that sounds good.

Everyone - not sure if you've read the other thread I posted on excursion info but it appears that DCL has changed the policy. Instead of final payment and 60 days out to start booking excursions you can do it as soon as the final payment is made.

Michelle & I sat down last night and decided what we want to do. Just need to get DH & DD to do the same - I hope tonight. Then we'll be making our reservations. At the moment it looks like the following if anyone is wondering. :p

Key West: Back to Nature Kayaking (am going to double check on this when I call to make sure it really goes out to the wildlife refuge.)

Grand Cayman: Stingray City - not sure if this will be just the Stingray City or the Stingray City and Discover Cayman tour until the boys give their input. Any thoughts?

Cozumel: Michelle & I will do the Mayan Horseback riding. Guys will be doing something else.

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Disappointment here...:( we tried booking our excursions Tuesday night and could not. The CM was wonderful and checked all sorts of things just in case the policy had changed. It hasn't....

April 22 is the day we can start booking excursions.

But we did make some decisions.

Looks like the following -
Key West: Back to Nature Kayaking

Grand Cayman: Stingray City - the early morning trip. Met with a DIS boarder this afternoon who just came back from a RCL western and they were told the stingrays are most lively before people from 20 cruise ships have spent the day feeding them.

Cozumel: Michelle & I are going on the Mayan Horseback riding. Guys are planning to do the advanced snorkeling to the two reefs.

Kari & Ryan: Andrew is wondering if you're thinking about the Teen Fury Catamaran in Cozumel and/or the Wild Side Adventure at CC? I have no idea if he has tried emailing you about this so thought I'd ask here.

Time really feels like it is flying now!

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Ok everyone,

Time to bump this thread up and get some excitement generated. Kari must be on vacation because she usually is posting something!

Anyway, we're at basically the 80 day mark - 2 1/2 months! So what is on your to do to get ready list for the next couple of weeks?

Mine:

Go through summer clothes - get rid of what doesn't fit (I'm jumping up and down with glee that most of mine don't they are TOO BIG!) and make lists of what we need to shop for.

Go Shopping!

Order film! I've been getting mine through an online supplier and it is significantly less expensive plus I can get speeds that aren't as readily available locally.

Call Shirley at Perfect Gift and figure out baskets, decide if I'm going to order any stateroom decorations (we'll be celebrating our 20th anniversary!)

Next?

Deb

[Chropistopy]

TO DO LIST:

-Get dresses fitted
-Finish shopping (film, shoes, bathing suit...)
-Stop looking at the countdown clock everyday, as it only makes the time go by even slower
-Stop having the dreams about forgeting my birth certificate at home
-Inform everyone that I come in contact with that I'm going on a cruise in 2 1/2 months (I think I can pretty much scratch this one off of the list as the whole world must know by now)
-Write Disney Cruising for Dummies as I'm surely an expert after all of the research I've done over the past year.


WooHoo! 2 1/2 months!!:bounce:

PS: I'm debating which spa treatment to try...Anyone have one that they would recommend?

[FantasticDisFamily]

I'm not sure if we're going to do anything onboard. We keep debating on the surial bath - wink, wink, nudge, nudge! But are concerned about the heat level. I've had some incidences of high blood pressure and although it is well under control now don't want to end up in the infirmary!

I think I have Greg talked into doing a couples massage on CC. At the very least I will be doing a massage there!

Any thoughts you're having? Also are you coming in day of or night before?

Deb

[CBAGGS]

HI every one
Deb~hehe I'm not onvacation but homework so i need a vacation

Excursions
We are planning on doing the dolphin excursion in Cozumel so i won't be doing the Teen Fury Catamaran
What is the Wild Side Adventure at Castaway Cay? I wanted to go to the teen beach but i really don't kno what goes on

To DO List
-go shopping
-get disposible and underwater cameras
-make a list of what i'm bringing so far

We are planning on comming the nigh before we are trying to leave on the 19 but thats the day when we get out of school so we're gonna leave early, driving down that night staying over in North Carolina. Get up the 20th drive the rest of the way and stay over the 20th probably at the Raddison.

Kari:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[Chropistopy]

I'm debating the spa taster...get a massage and facial without paying out the money for a hour massage. I've read the description of the other services but kind of hesitant to try something new. I've had a massage and facial before.

As for arrival time, we are driving down to Orlando the day before. We plan on catching one of the dinner shows and spending the night in Orlando. We'll drive to port the next morning.:D

[FantasticDisFamily]

Yes, we know that homework phenomenon at our house too. Coupled with tennis practice, drivers' training and the musical Andrew has been almost too busy to get on the computer except at school. I think he said he'd replied to your email.

I'll pass along the Fry info. Wild Side is basically a combination of sports oriented activities including snorkeling, biking and sea kayaking. I believe it also includes a raft building competition. But it starts "early" - meeting time is at Common Grounds around 8:15-8:30. Michelle is thinking of just hanging at the Teen Beach - which is supposed to havevolleyball, dancing, and other activities. I remember a big in the water jungle gym that was at the far end of the family beach/near end of the teen beach. And I have read that there are counselors there to "encourage activities" and I would presume some level of supervision!

Looks like a bunch are aiming at the Radison Friday night...(Correction: I just realized I mentioned the Radisson which of course is at the port - we'll be at the Airport Hyatt Friday night. So it looks like we'll have DISers in both places!)
Deb

[CBAGGS]

HEY
Deb the Wild Side sounds like fun but im so addictive to volleyball I may just stay on the teen beach I dont kno exactly yet but I'll let you and Andrew kno what I'll be doing

Kari

[okwmember92]

Hi everyone

I'm Kim, 17yo Ryan's & 12yo Nick's mom. I am happy to see that this thread is starting to get active since we are now under the 80day mark.

I need some good thoughts being fed to my brain since my life at work is so stressful and the thought that in the not so distant future I can be sitting on my verandah while cruising the western carribean just takes a bit of the edge off.:cool:

Deb, FantasticDISfam, I see you are a scrapbooker, so am I hopefully we can exchange ideas while on our trip. I have my book from our Wonder 2000 cruise pretty much done, just some digital pictures that I never got developed but want in my book to finish it off. I will be excited to start a new one for this cruise.

Kari, Ryan will possibly hang out with you at teen beach, he did the wild side at CC last cruise and thought it was okay but not interested in doing it again.

Anyways hope we can keep things going so we all can be ready for our trip. I think I'm going to try Neutrogenia sunless tanning before hand. I've used estee lauder most of the time but the recent thread on this subject seemed to lean toward Neutrogenia.

Well, seeya for now. Kim

[FantasticDisFamily]

Kari - I'll let Andrew know what you're thinking and also Kim, let him know Ryan did it before. He may already know that as they have been emailing, or so I understand.

Kim-we are in a verandah room too -care to share what deck? We'll be on 6. It was our first DCL land/sea vacation back in 1998 that really got me started on scrapping and I always love swapping ideas.

I'm hoping that it is going to be warm enough around here that I can do my end of term grading on the deck and get a little natural sun before I go so I won't need the sunless tanning!

Deb

[okwmember92]

Deb,

We are on deck 7, I forget what room. I also plan on getting some natural sun but blonde hair blue eyes fair skin=skin cancer, so I try not to overdo it.

Are you hoping for early or late seating? We had late seating and want to have it this time. Our servers were so wonderful that we're afraid we'll compare too much thinking Fiona or Gorgie would never do that.

I'm thinking of the massage at CC but am afraid to spend time away from everyone since we don't have all that much on the island, wish we could stay overnite and do it a second day.

Well, gotta get to work.:mad: See ya Kim

[FantasticDisFamily]

Kim,

Sorry about the work thing (oh, yea I should be doing that too!):rolleyes:

Fair skin too which is why I don't overdo the sun - never have - but if I can get a little of the natural exposure it will help prevent the burn I hope! Much of my color will be "enhanced" too I think. I looked in the basket of lotions and potions in the bathroom last night and the sunless tanning lotion I have there is Neutragena. I don't use it during the winter but it is what I used last year - I liked it. Although as with most I found that I have to be careful around knees and ankles so it doesn't get too dark. :p

We have early seating and plan to keep it. That is what we've had on previous cruises and it also works well for us in keeping things pretty consistent with non-vacation eating practice. We're on Eastern time and generally eat dinner around 6-6:30 anyway. When they were testing the 5:30 start we considered trying to switch to late because that was just too early! But when that trial flopped we stayed with early seating. For us that gives us evening time for other activities without staying up too late because we tend to be early risers anyway. Work and school just seem to work that way.

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

In the last couple of days I have checked several early items off my to do list and this weekend plan to insist that DD goes through clothes.

Shopping trip planned for following weekend as everyone is available!

Also bumping our thread up...

Deb

[CBAGGS]

Hi everyone
Unlike everyone so far we have an 2 indoor rooms (saved $$) and i think we're on the 2nd floor. I don't care becaue number one we're going and really how much time is there to spend in your room except for sleeping.

As for dinner we have second seating but we wanna change it to first because of bad waiters last time. We keep going back and forth deciding because it may give us more time at the ports instead of rushing back to eat

Tanning~~Our family, we have easily tanned skin, if you would call it, last cruise we turned so dark my friend was so mad since she spent her whole summer at the pool and didnt get tan so were lucky. Its funny cuz we're Polish and the sterotype is blond hair blue eyes and everything so my friends laugh at me an tell me I'm from the southern part of poland since were more tan that we look some what Italian
Well im babaling
O Deb and Kim let Andrew and Ryan know i'm gonna try to get back to them in the next few days because i don't have enogugh time I just have enough time to write here
Bye Bye
Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hey Kari,

This time of year does seem to get really busy doesn't it? Will pass your message to Andrew. He is on Spring Break this weekend and not going anywhere since I am not on Spring Break. :rolleyes: One of the reasons we go on vacation in the summer.

When you and your family are making that seating decision remember that the same waiters are at both seatings. It really depends on other things like port time and eating scheduled.

BTW-it couldn't hurt right now for everyone to send some pixie dust this way. My mother has been in fragile health for many years now (one of the reasons we ALWAYS take out insurance) and took a fall over the week-end. They called in a spinal cord injury specialist which was a little strange at first. Turns out that she fractured the C1 and C2 vertebrae rings (translation for the non-medical: she broke her neck). She was incredibly lucky as apparently the majority of these type fractures are fatal. Not only is she alive but there is no indication of paralysis. Because of all her other health issues they do not want to do surgery so have put her in a halo brace for at least 3 months. In my own mind I am thinking that we will still go but am also crossing my fingers that nothing else happens right at the end of June!

Deb

[Amous]

Hi all! I haven't checked the board in a while and had lots of catching up to do!! LOL

As far as excursions, we plan to to kayak in Key West and swim with the dolphins in Cozumel (and play a round of mini-golf). We don't have anything planned for Grand Cayman.

My son will probably sign up for the teen activities on Castaway Cay (Wild Side Adventure?). Kari, keep me posted about what you all are doing.

What else? We're on Deck 6 and I'm getting into the scrapbooking thing too. Deb & Kim -- I hope you guys can offer some great tips!

We have early seating too. We've tried both and like the early one better!

Take care and look forward to meeting everyone!!

Amy

[FantasticDisFamily]

Ok, glad to hear there are other brave souls planning to try the kayaking too. Amy, you do mean that back to nature not the sea kayaking right?

Andrew is still debating on the Wild Side, Michelle is going to hang (translation sleep til about noon! and then hit the beach) The reality of a female teenager in the house is becoming more of a reality every day!

Also check out the scrapping board - lots of good ideas there on what to collect on the trip!

Deb

[CBAGGS]

Hey everyone
Snow in April is not fun but June is comming quick

Deb~~sorry to hear about your mom hope she is better soon

Amy~~we were also planning on swmming with the dolphins where were u gonna go we want 2 go to discovery cove.

Kari

[CBAGGS]

Just a Little Hi
~Bumping up the thread~
Kari
:sunny: <-- what I wanna c really soon

[FantasticDisFamily]

The sun is out today here in Michigan but it was still really cold (hey in April under 30 is COLD!) and I agree with you Kari. It is time for sunshine and warm weather.

Andrew has a tennis meet on Tuesday and hasn't been able to get out all of Spring Break so far to even hit a ball! Yuck!

I know - we can have a virtual mini cruise to get us in the mood. Ok everyone, close your eyes and imagine one warm, sunshine filled moment and post it here for all to enjoy.

Here's mine: I'm sitting next to the Goofy pool with a pure trash romance novel in my hand (of which I've read only a few pages) with the tropical sun pouring down warming me straight through to the bone. I am WARM - no chills, no shivers - purely WARM. And should I get thirsty there is an icy tropical beverage so close I barely need to move my hand to pick it up....

Next?

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Uh...anyone out there? Just bumping up.

We're going Cruise shopping tomorrow! Ok, starting with the kids - maybe we'll get to Mom by May :rolleyes:

Deb

[CBAGGS]

I'm here don't worry

Ok i don't care what port i'm at but it hasta be the beach tanning then when i get back on board just hagin out by the pool maybe some basketball then to Common Grounds to hang 4 the rest of the night.
I just hope it doesn't rain when we're on the ship :mad:
i know i shouldn't say it but lets all just hope for sun:sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:
LoL
Kari

[WRH3MD]

Hi all, getting back on the thread so Debbie and I can get reacquainted. Hard to believe it's just a little over two months away. We'll all be getting our excursion paperwork soon. I don't know about the rest of you but Debbie and I have been to Key West on the Magic twice before and have a pretty good time window shopping and cruising the bars. We did the Western Union sunset cruise and found it to be enjoyable but on the next cruise thought it was actually more fun to see it from Mallory Square. Thoughts? Also we can't decide what excursion to do on Cayman. Any recommendations? Well, I look forward to chatting with you all. Wes

[FantasticDisFamily]

OK, the last few days have been hectic. It was also warmer but getting cold again.

PLEASE let there be nothing but sunshine and tropical breezes (gentle ones!) on this cruise.

Kari, could you do me a favor please? When you get a moment check out the tuxes on the rental site www.cruiselineformal.com and see what looks most like the high school guys in your area would wear. Andrew hasn't done anything this formal yet and now isn't sure what he wants to do! I'd rather have him rent the tux (maybe the dinner jacket look?) than spend the money on a suit or sportcoat he won't wear again. And of course if you wanted to drop a hint or two to him via email about how much you're looking forward to seeing the guys dressed up, etc. ;) it couldn't hurt!

Welcome Wes!

Deb

[okwmember92]

Hi everyone,

Coming back to the boards after very busy week or two. We have really been working on wardrobe for cruise: DH bought new suit, I bought new pants suit. Looking for bathing suits, cannot find what I want, good thing we still have 2 months to go.

Bought Neutrogenia sunless tanning spray worked okay and sat out for a couple of hours last Saturday.

Found out we will be having another family join us; DS's girlfriend and her parents have decided to come along. Already assigned to a table for 8 for both of our families to sit together.

Wes, welcome aboard, see you're DVC members, so are we since 92 OKW and BCV.

Saw Travel Channel's special last nite and DS thought that they didn't bother to mention teen stuff Common Grounds nor the teen beach. He said he thought it was good thing not a promotional video b/c it didn't excite him at all, would rather watch our video from our 4day.

Well, gotta go, almost two months away! Oh, received our shore excursions info today.


Kim

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi Kim!

My kids said the same thing - no mention of teen stuff, fine for nostalgia but where is all the cool stuff?

We're working on the clothes thing too, mom is lagging behind.

I haven't been home yet to check the mail. Although we downloaded excursion info a while back and then called to clarify a bunch of details. Next Tuesday we can call and make those reservations!

Anyone have ideas? Looks like we're aiming at pretty much what we posted earlier...

KW: Back to Nature Kayaking

Grand Cayman: Stingray City

Cozumel: DD & I are headed for the horses and DH & DS are looking at the advanced snorkeling tour. Any other teens thinking about the Catamaran?

CC: DS is looking at Wild Side

Question - for those teens who are repeating as teens is the raft building competition part of the Wild Side or was it a more general activity at the teen beach? We thought originally it was part of Wild Side but now aren't sure!

Thanks!
Deb

[Amous]

Hi all --

We received our shore excursion info yesterday (4/16).

KW: Back to Nature Kayaking. Jimmy Buffet's restaurant

Grand Cayman: Nothing planned; just a day of rest and pleasure.

Cozumel: Swim with the Dolphins (can't find this one in the Disney book -- can anyone help?!). Mini-golf is also planned.

CC: Hey, Deb -- my DS is looking at Wild Side too. I'd like to hear, as well, from other teens as to how they liked it.

Thank you for the website to the formal wear. I need to get that taken care of very soon!

See you all soon!

Amy

[FantasticDisFamily]

With two of you mentioning receiving the official excursion stuff with one on the west coast I'm wondering why we haven't! Not that it is stopping us because like I said we downloaded and called for details a few weeks ago.

Amy, Ryan mentioned back a few weeks in this thread that he had done the Wild Side before and enjoyed it but didn't plan to repeat. I'll pass on to Andrew that your son is considering. He's 13 right?

Deb

[Amous]

I was very surprised we got our excursion info so quickly. The postmark is 4/14 (a 2-day turn-around!). I always plan for 4 days to mail things to the East Coast, and that is usually the norm.

Deb, thanks for the info about the Wild Side. Please let Andrew know about Matt. Yes, he will be 13 at sailing.

I tried calling in my excursion request this morning, but couldn't reserve anything yet. Oh well......

Amy

[FantasticDisFamily]

We had tried a couple of weeks ago after reading the thread about being able to make reservations for excursions once final payment was made. The CM was very nice but confirmed we had to wait - gave the date of the 22nd. So that is when I will be calling our's in!

Deb

[okwmember92]

Hi everyone,

Yippee no work today, going to friend's house to hang out at pool and get working on my cruise tan. Found out last nite they have a new Tommy Bahama's Store nearby DF house so hopefully I can find tropic dress.

Anyhow Happy Easter to all, hope all is well!

God Bless,
Kim

[CBAGGS]

Hey
I feel like i've missed so much not being on for a few days

Deb~ I looked at the tuxes honestly i like the classic black and you can never go wrong in that

Amy~ we booked swmming with the dolphins through discovery cove it's the same one as diney i belive their web site is

http://www.discoverycove.com its easy to book you just need a fax.
we have booked the 2:00 excursion

ok this is what we have planned
Key West~nothing so far

Grand Cayman~looking at sting ray city or something with sting rays after finding out how neat they eat my friend said you put the food on your thumb and they suck it off but if you don't pull your thumb away they bite you

Cozumel~Discovey cove swim with the dolphins

CC~ we're just gona hang at the beach

if any one has a home depot by them they have lime green mickey paint chips that i belive are stickers we got them yesterday

already went shopping and have most of my clothes and have a formal dress its one i used for graduation and am using for confirmation so why not use it a third time its point less to leave it in a closet

Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

Thanks Kari, managed to get Andrew to look at the site on Friday and he decided on the black. That and a trip to the tux shop for measurements and a bit of trying on. :p So will place that reservation this week.

Also set up a time to call Shirley and order baskets this afternoon. Did that via email so I knew it would be a time we could talk through ideas when she wasn't rushed. Not that I think that would make a difference to her, but I spent too many years in retail not to know it makes a difference!

And of course Tuesday morning we can call in our reservations for excursions!

Time is ticking away!

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi all, especially Amy and anyone else thinking about kayaking in Key West.

I called Shirley a bit ago to order baskets and in the course of conversation ended up talking to Norm about this excursion. Based on the information we have from DCL and Disney Darwin's trip report a couple months back it appears that this one goes to Bird Key which is part of the Dry Tortugas (not sure I spelled that correctly). If that is accurate he said it is a wonderful place to visit. Also that the entire Keys system is designated as a bird sanctuary and as long as it isn't a trip cutting through the main island (as some are but this says is not and when I spoke to DCL rep was definitely told you take a motor boat to the "wildlife refuge" first) you can see good stuff.

Woo hoo!

Deb

[CBAGGS]

HI everyone just bumpin up the thread
Kari :jester:

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hey Kari,

Were you cruisin' the board from school? :p

Booked our excursions this morning! YEAH!

BTW-I posted a separate thread on one of the excusrions that was at Cozumel and is no longer availale - Advanced Snorkel Tour.

Deb

[Amous]

Just received our faxed confirmed as well. Back to Nature Kayaking in Key West is a go. Matt wanted to do the Wild Side at CC and the Teen Catamaran at Cozumel. I'm still trying to reserve the dolphin excursion at Cozumel too. Kari - we'll probably shoot for the morning since Matt will be on the teen thing that evening.

Hey Deb -- thank you for reminding me about Shirley and the Perfect Gift. Almost forgot!!

See ya'll soon! - Amy

[FantasticDisFamily]

You're welcome Amy - Shirley was great to work with. I'm still debating on ordering an anniversary basket for DH and me, but I'd rather have him think of it. :rolleyes: Right, now back to reality. :p

Andrew is booked for Wild Side too. He was still debating on Teen Catamaran this morning at breakfast but I went ahead and booked it as the CM assured me we could cancel without penalty up to 2 days prior. But it tends to sell out.

Andrew & Greg will do Snorkeling at Chankanaab now instead of the Advanced but everything else is as planned.

Amy - did I read here before that you and Matt are staying at the MCO Hyatt Friday night? Anyone else at the Hyatt?

Deb

[jrabbit]

Well we have finally made it to the 60 day and counting mark - good bye cash, hello cruise!! Final payment made and shore excursions booked!!:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi jrabbit!

If I missed you checking in previously with our merry band I apologize but in any event WELCOME!

What makes up your band of pirates? We have a bunch of teens in this group any in yours?

Are you coming in on Friday? Combining with WDW at all?

We have a meet planned for deck 10, starboard, basically over the Goofy pool area during the sail a way party. Kari has suggested the lime green mickey stickers from the Disney paint chips at Home Depot as our idenitifier! :p

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi everyone!

I just reviewed this thread and the "unofficial cruise list" and thought I'd recap (ok, I admit - there isn't much I really want to tackle this afternoon but have to stay here at work a bit yet)

Amous Amy & Matt (13)

CBaggs Mom, Dad, Kari (15), DS (19), & DD (9)

Chropistopy Christy along with 6 adults, 15 yo girl, 9 yo & 7 yo

FantasticDisFamily Deb, Greg, Andrew (15), Michelle (13)

Jet (listed on cruise list for this date but haven't seen them posted on our thread)

LUVMICKEY Michelle, DH, DS & DD in law, DD & DS in law, DGS 2

OKWgolfer/okwmember92 (same family from what I can tell) Kim, DH, Ryan (17), Nick (12-13)

SBADodie (another on on the cruise list for this date but haven't seen them posted on our thread)

jrabbit DH, DW, DS (13)

WRH3MD no info found regarding their party - so spill it! :p

jfis1020 DW, DH, DS (9), DS (6) & DD (4)

DebbieH Debbie, Wes, their daughter & her hubby, DS (19), DD (17)

MaryisMe Mary, DH, DD (8) and Mary's mom

gscott8075 one posting saying they were going but no details on who "they" are

disneylover4ever Cindy, DH, DS (13), DD (10), DD (6)

HotMike Mike with 8 adults & 5 girls ranging in age from 1-6

Quite a group we have going! Mark your planners for our meet at the sail a way party!

Deb

[Amous]

Hi Deb --

You're right! We'll be at the Hyatt Friday evening. We'll be there early evening, by 6 pm. It's going to be a long day flying 'cross country.....

I'm glad Andrew is signed up for both teen functions. Would love for our 2 boys to meet one another!

Take care my new friends!

Amy

[FantasticDisFamily]

Still not sure of our arrival time Amy. Although DH said after dinner - gee if we're getting in early enough maybe we shouldn't stay at the Hyatt but drive over to the Space Coast and....

at which point I reminded him of 1) the numerous long conversations we had on this topic many months ago before we booked, 2) we just passed the 60 day point so we'd be penalized for making changes :rolleyes: (like HOW did that escape him with all the conversations about making excursion reservations, etc), and 3) how making the change (if it were possible) would mess up the rest of the details such as transfers to the port - now we'd have to rent a car, etc etc.

We did take a look at the potential flights we might be on (booked through DCL for lots of reasons that make sense to us) and we won't get that schedule for another 30 days. I doubt they'd put us on the early morning (translation 5:45 to 6:30 am departures) flights because they usually keep those for people flying into WDW and with plans for that day. So I'm guessing we'll be on one of the late morning or early afternoon flights which would get us in about the same time.

Deb

[Debbie H]

Lemme 'splain. I, wrh3md, am the dh of Debbie H. the father of dd and sil, dd 17 and ds 19. I cruise the boards under my own user name at times so I can log on between cases at the hospital. We, as some of you may already know, are cruisin' on the 6-21 western and then kicking off the kids to go to OKW while dw and I stay on for a back to back.
With the cruise getting closer our excitment is rising. We put in for the excursions at Rum Beach and the Fury Catamaran which we did last year and had a blast.
So there, it's spilled :earseek: We look forward to staying in touch as the time draws closer.

Cheers, Wes

[FantasticDisFamily]

Thanks for "splainin" Lucy! uh...Wes! :p

Ok, that takes the list down a tiny bit, but still a good size group!

Just leaves a couple mystery cruisers in our group!

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Ok fellow cruisers. In the interest of providing you with a full and fair description of my DH I think I need to "correct" an impression that may have developed from my last couple of post.

1. Regarding the "missing 60 day mark" - he didn't actually miss it, just didn't realize that meant no changes to the reservations. I can see that as that has been my primary responsibility.

2. Thinking of an anniversary basket on his own...he DOES surprise me from time to time with "traditional" romantic greatures but is constantly doing things that really count - like dishes, cleaning, running errands, etc. And HE is the one that surprised me two anniversaries ago with a gorgeous pair of earrings while I didn't even remember to get him a card! :( I just didn't think doing something like a basket ordered ahead of time would be his style - he tends to be a bit more spontaneous. Who knows I may be surprised!

He has managed to keep me interested for more than 20 years (celebrating our 20 wedding anniversary on the cruise)! Plus he has been known to lurk around under my log in so I wouldn't want to hurt his feelings for ANYTHING! :wave:

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Wow! It has been a busy weekend on this board - our thread was back on page 6! So just bumping it up!

Hope everyone is having a great week and getting all prepared for the cruise.

Deb

[rrahaim]

Hello from West Palm Beach, Florida. Dad and daughter team(she is 7) on our first Western cruise.

Any advice welcome or just say hello.

Our stateroom is 1030. How do I find out where this is on the ship? Any shore excursion ideas??

Rick

[HOTMIKE]

Hi Rick -

You can probably found out the room location on Barb's website. I believe it is www.*****************. If that is not right, it is on this board somewhere.

I am part of the group travelling with 8 adults and 5 kids -- all girls. My daughter will be turning 7 in August. I am sure our daughters will hook up in the clubs. Can't wait!!

[sillykaren]

:bounce:

Hey everyone!!!!! 17 year old DD here, of two wonderful parents! We are planning to go on the 6/21 cruise!!! I was looking for some other teenagers out there, but it looks like a majority of them are younger!!

My mom is beyond excited and reminded me yesterday that we made our FINAL payment and its official :) This is our 3rd 7-day and we LOVE them! :)

I hope to see you all on board and chat with you until then!

Patience is a virtue and these cruises are WELL worth the wait :)

Karen :Pinkbounc

[FantasticDisFamily]

To "our cruise" newbies - Rick & Karen and families - welcome to the 6/21 thread!

To catch you up we do have meet planned for deck 10, starboard (terminal side) approximately over the Goofy pool area during the sailaway party on Sat. Also several families will be at the Hyatt or Radisson on Fri night prior.

Karen - there are a few teens closer to your age, Ryan is 17. My son will be just shy of 16 and our ever bubbly Kari will be 15. The 15-17 teens are grouped together for CG activities as I'm sure you know. Ryan, Andrew and Kari have been emailing each other directly on and off for a month or so. But you are correct in this group at least there are quite a few 13 yo. Although mainly boys to my DD's chagrin.

Rick - if you can find time to browse through the prior pages on the thread you'll see there are a variety of opinions and choices for this group in terms of excursions. A lot depending on personal preferences and ages of kids traveling. We're booked for Back to Nature Kayaking in KW, DD & I will to horseback and DH & DS snorkeling at Chankanaab in Cozumel, and all Stingray City (without any of the side excursions) in Grand Cayman. Just checked the deck plan in my Passporter and stateroom 1030 is on deck 1, port side as far forward as the staterooms go. It's forward wall is shared with the forward tender lobby and it is just a stone's throw from the Medical center.

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Woohoo! We're down to only 50 days! After the day I've put in so far (and it isn't over yet still have a 6-10 night class to teach), I am SO ready for a vacation. We're moving offices...no one ever told me driving a dolly was part of the job description! :eek:

Deb

[beanteam]

Hey fellow June 21 cruisers! Can I join y'all? Some of you have been here a long time!!!!

I just purchased my cruise 2 days ago, but am so excited I can hardly stand it. I can't imagine what you all have been going through for months already:o

DD--9
DD--18mo

DH & Me, and we're from Phoenix AZ. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

We're staying at the Radisson the night before, so if there's a meeting place & time, I would love to meet some people before the cruise even starts. My 9 year old is very sociable and makes friends easily, so I'm excited for her to make some friends on the cruise.

We don't get in until 7:30, and by the time we get over to the Radisson at Port Canaveral, it will prob be around 9:30ish. That might be too late, but if people are meeting up, we would like to stop by and say "hi".

[FantasticDisFamily]

Welcome to our group. Yep, some of us are those long term planner types. I saw your thread on the price you managed to book for....nice job!

There are several DISers staying at the Radisson on Fri night, I remeber Kari and family (CBAGGS) saying they were but can't remember off the top of my head who else.

The meet we have planned is for Sat when we are all on the ship. During the sailaway party, deck 10 starboard (terminal side) approximately over the Goofy pool area.

Although...as big as this group is getting I hope we don't tip the ship! ;)

Deb

[beanteam]

Noticed you are from MI! I was raised there and moved to AZ at the ripe old age of 21:lol Where in MI do you live? I lived in Westland, near dearborn, livonia, etc.

[FantasticDisFamily]

We're over on the west side - Muskegon area.

Deb

[okwmember92]

Wow! This ship seems to be filling up by the minute.
To our newbies Rick/Karen/Beanteam, glad your joining our crew. Deb & Kari have kept this thread going for quite some time which has made it fun getting acquainted before ever meeting someone. On our last cruise in 2000, DH overheard a family in the registration for the lab and introduced himself right then, b/c he had corresponded with them on these boards. It was great to be able to pick them out of all others onboard.

Karen, one of my DS, Ryan 17, will be onboard and plans on hanging out at CG, last cruise he mainly hung out in stateroom eating all day and only met someone the last night, which they played marathon ping-pong. This time his DGF also 17(and her parents) will be on the ship and they both plan on trying out CG. Hope this helps.

:bounce: Yippee, we are under 50 days and are really looking forward towards the Magic!

Deb, are you planning on purchasing the SAFESEA lotion? I have lived in Florida my entire life and never knew that the irritating rash was actually something other than irritation from the saltwater. Oh well, learn something new everyday. :rolleyes:

Gotta go catch some rays

:smooth: Kim

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi Kim,

I had the Sea Safe on my list of "to dos" and finally ordered it about a week ago. Quick delivery - received it last Friday.

Time is really flying now - we were reviewing the calendar last night and with end of the school year activities, holiday weekend, etc. our cruise date is going to be here before we know it!

Deb

[WRH3MD]

Hi all, back on the boards after a vacation (friends visiting from UK) . Now what is Sea Safe, why should I need it and what's all this stuff about a RASH!!?? As a doc I can ask this as a professional. I recall getting a RASH after swimming in the groinal area which I chalked up to irritation from the sand, wet suit, salt water etc. Don't get too technical...I'm a surgeon and we drag our knuckles when we walk. :rolleyes:

I got the impression people on the cruise ahead of us got their docs already. Another milestone awaits.

Made all our excursion ressies and got what we wanted. Hope everybody else got their first choices.

Tried to book a surial bath ahead of time by going directly through Steiner, the vendor, and they said nobody can book a spa treatment etc prior to getting on board. I find this hard to believe as I dash for the spa sign in sheet as soon as we get on board and all the good time slots are already taken. :mad: Especially for the days at sea.

Nobody can get to the spa sign in sheet faster than me...I know all the shortcuts.

Would recommend the Rain Forest package for all you newbies. It is very relaxing after a hard day of Disney Cruisin'! Cheers Wes

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hey Wes,

Spa reservation question - the folks signed up ahead are through concierge. The conceirge suites have pre assigned times and then you can book through them without the general rush. And some posts have hinted that those may be able to book ahead within the pre assigned times. Those of us not in those areas get to dash and hope for the best.

DH & I keep waffling on the Surial - sounds like fun but are concerned about the heat.

Sea Safe is a sunscreen with a compound (sorry I don't have the bottle handy) in it which protects against the inflammation which can be caused by jelly fish, sea lice, etc. stings. And it is supposed to be particularly waterproof in sea water. We've been lucky in the past but decided to order some. You're the doc...I'll let you decide if the rash might have been inflammation of this sort or just the suit and sand irritation! :p

As for the cruise ahead of us getting their docs that is possible. From what I've seen folks booking their own air have been receiving them 5-6 weeks out while those with air through DCL get them about 3-4 weeks out. We're in the second category so I haven't started looking for them.

Deb

[WRH3MD]

Hi Deb, you pose an interesting point. We are on deck 8 and I recall being told a cruise or two ago that that was the concierge level. What constitutes concierge?

I suspect the rash was all of the above. It was annoying. I'll try the stuff. How can I get some? Can you buy it locally as we will be in OKW for a few days prior to sailing?

We've done the surial several times and enjoy it. The heat's not so bad. After a while things start to generate their own heat if you catch my drift. That's all I'll say in a public forum except to say that I know its not for everyone. We were down working out in the exercise room one afternoon and a woman came charging out looking really steamed and I don't mean from the heat. A few moments later her husband came out with a rather distressed look on his face. If walls could talk!
Wes

[jfis1020]

I too will try to get some Sea Safe. I was thinking that maybe I would have Shirley include it in the family's basket? This would save me the trouble of looking for it if she is familiar with it.

We have booked our excusions and we got what we wanted! :Pinkbounc

I really would like a spa treatment, but just can't decide which one to choose. I love pedicures, so I might have one of those for sure.

[Debbie H]

Ok guys, I tried to find Sea Safe and all I can find is Safe Sea. Is it the same thing with spf15 or 30? I went ahead and ordered some because it sounds basically the same. I can't have dh (WRH3MD) get another rash! He gets so whiney when he breaks out!:smooth:

Can't wait for this cruise, been long in the planning.

[FantasticDisFamily]

I just tried to find my original order confirmation in my emails and it only had a stock number not the name of the product. Nor am I finding it in my Passporter at the moment to double check. But it sounds like the same stuff.

The company was Lifestyles Direct. Not sure if it is available in stores or not. I've never seen it around here but then again Lake Michigan isn't known for its jellyfish and sea lice!

Wes that sounds like it might have been interesting and yes I get your drift on the "heating up". ;)

My understanding is that it isn't the deck that determines concierge level but category. Just checked the Passporter to refresh my memory and these are cats 1,2 & 3. Deck 8 appears to have cats 1,2,3, & 4.

Good luck!

Deb

[Debbie H]

Deb,

Aw, we are cat 4, so that explains it. Our dd was in Muskegon last summer for a time with a friend who's family has a beach house there. She said it was wonderful but sea lice, I doubt it.:D

I ordered it from Lifestyles so it must be the same thing. Thanks for the info.

[FantasticDisFamily]

Wow Debbie, small world. Do you remember which part of the Muskegon area she was visiting? That metro reference refers to a pretty large area.

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Just bumping us up and hoping everyone had a great Mothers Day!

Deb

[Debbie H]

We are doing the document dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Got them today!
Getting closer!:bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[FantasticDisFamily]

All right! Glad to hear someone in our group has started to receive their documents. I'm not expecting ours for a few weeks yet as we booked air through DCL and that isn't usually assigned until about 30 days out.

Debbie - did you do air on your own or through DCL?

Deb

[WRH3MD]

Let me answer for dw. We booked directly through DCL. We drive to Fla. Flying has turned into too much hassle and driving allows us to bring lots more stuff and I am a person who needs his stuff. (lap top, books, snorkel stuff etc.) I don't know if dd and sil got their's yet but I booked it so hopefully they are linked and she should get them soon too. Cheers. Wes

[FantasticDisFamily]

Thanks for the info Wes. Driving is just a little too far for us. Even our last trip home that took the better part of two days was less total time than driving would be.

We booked direct as well and used their air, now if you'd told me you also had air through them AND had docs I'd be making a phone call right now! :p But instead I'll try to wait patiently.

Deb

[Debbie H]

I just talked to dd and they received their documents yesterday too!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Hopefully everyone else will be getting theirs soon.

I guess we will be getting our following cruise documents next week!

:bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[Debbie H]

:earsboy: :earsgirl: :sunny:

Received "Safe Sea" today. Things are coming together!:Pinkbounc :bounce:

Deb, I asked Lindsey what part of Muskegon was she in and she said she couldn't remember what it was called, (remember, she's 17:rolleyes: , but I do know it was close to the airport. She loved it there!

[FantasticDisFamily]

If she was in the area near the airport that is Norton Shores and where we live! Wow! Wouldn't that be ironic if we'd run into each other while she was here?

We love it here to...most of the time. ;) As anyplace there are times of the year it isn't as pleasant. Right about now I'm wishing it would warm up so I can put jackets away! Today we MIGHT get close to 70 degrees.

Deb

[LinnyLye]

Hi everyone!! I am Lindsey, the DD of Debbie H and WRH3MD and I neglected to see this thread and opened a new one, so if you would like, you can just ignore the new one. I just wanted to say hello to everyone and tell you how excited I am for this cruise!!! Talk to you soon!:p

I'll repeat what I said in the new thread. I've talked with Karen and we were hoping that there were other teen cruisers!!!

[FantasticDisFamily]

Ok, we will! Welcome to our thread, it is not just for the adults. Although we tend to jump in more. Kari (CBAGGS) had been pretty visible but I know she, Ryan, and my son Andrew have been email each other directly. They are 14/15, 17 & 15 nearly 16. There are also a bunch of younger teens - 13ish in the group.

Speaking for my son I know he is up to his eyeballs with school ending "stuff" at the moment and I suspect the same with Kari so you may not see anything from them for a bit.

Deb

[Amous]

We're getting closer!! Can't wait to meet ya'll! Hey Deb, is your schedule for the Hyatt confirmed -- just wondering when you might arrive.

Amy

[FantasticDisFamily]

According to our original information we are confirmed as staying at the Hyatt. Don't have the flight schedule yet, although I am guessing it will be a Delta flight. And according to their website today actually flights arrive at MCO between 10 am & 6 pm. So I'm guessing if we are on Delta that we'll get in sometime in the afternoon. Last time I spoke with DCL they said flights would be assigned about 30 days out. I'll call them next week and should have the details.

Deb

[Debbie H]

Promenade Lounge........10:00 P.M.

Hi all,

Our understanding is that we are all suppose to meet opposite the Goofy pool, deck 10, starboard, at castoff. Let me tell you our experiences. Some of us get so involved in what is going on i.e., pushing away from the dock and other things going on, that by the time we make it to the meeting place, most are gone doing other things. We therefore, last cruise, had all adults interested in meeting, meet at the Promenade Lounge at 10:00 the night of sailing. By then, champagne had been drunk, the initial excitement of being on the ship had calmed down, and all the kids had disbursed and meet friends. Late seating was done and everyone was ready for a drink and adult conversation. Last cruise we had about 15-20 people who had agreed to meet earlier, finally caught up with each other. We closed the lounge down that night and had a terrific time.

So, anyone interested, lets meet at:

10:00 P.M., sailing night, Promenade Lounge, and come thirsty. Last cruise we had "last man,woman, standing" !!!!!

[HOLLYMAMBA]

Hi Y'all,
I just signed up on these boards so I could talk to you.
Dh just booked our cruise and I am quickly reading these boards and have found some really great tips. Lets see... My name is Holly and I'm from Charlotte, NC. We have a ds (12) and dd (9). We are driving down the day before. I have been on the carnival over 10 years ago. The biggest question I have is what are you all doing on shore? We would love to get more info on the local areas and the best companies and ways to travel around. We like to shop, but while were on vacation we want to do "fun" things. Also, I know the kids will have more fun if they know there will be other kids their age to look foreward to meeting. I feel that were coming into this a little late ( Planning wise ), but am working hard to be prepared. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks Holly

[jfis1020]

Holly

I have a DS9 who will be there! He is quite friendly, so maybe the kids will meet in the club.

Get the Passporter Book at the bookstore. They have WDW and DCL ones. You'll get a lot of info quick.

Check out Barb and Tony's website: http://www.*****************/

Or

Dave's website:
http://www.dcltribute.com/

Both are very informative.

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hey DebbieH,

How about if we leave the "general" meet during sailaway for those that can make it - this way the kids (especially those teens) have a chance to meet up and add the evening meet at the Promenade lounge?

Welcome Holly. I second the recommendation to get the Passporter and check the sites. There appears to be a wide range of what folks are doing based on family make up and interests.

We're kayaking in Key West, snorkeling with stingrays in Grand Cayman, and splitting up in Cozumel. DD & I will ride horseback and DH & DS will snorkel.

Deb

[WRH3MD]

Hi all, Debbie meant for the Promanade lounge to be a meeting IN ADDITION TO the sailaway gathering, preferentially but not exclusively, for adults. We look forward to seeing you all. We are doing the Beach thing at Grand Cayman and the Fury Catamarran snorkel and beach party in Cozumel. We had a blast on this excursion last year and could not recommend it more enthusiastically. We also recommend signing up for the rain forest in the spa. Its a terrific way to relax after a hard day of power cruising. We do it for the whole week. Cheers Wes

[FantasticDisFamily]

Sounds like a plan to me! I figure that by that time of the evening my two will have disappeared to their own pursuits...that's one of the reasons I LOVE cruising.

Deb

[okwmember92]

Hi fellow cruisers,

Just sat down to say hello and guess who rang the doorbell?
The brown truck was in my driveway and we received our documents, so now we're doing the happy dance:bounce:
This was a great way to end hubby & my wonderful weekend!

Just got back from a 3 day, no kids, stay at the Poly. Wow, what a beautiful resort. After all this time we've been going to the world and staying at GF, Contemporary, etc., we finally made it to the Poly and are planning our next trip, loved the slide and stayed on the beach the whole time.

Anyways, happy to see ya'll planning our meets, I always mean to do things but never get around to it. We will certainly make both the meets a high priority.

Welcome Holly, my DS 12 will be happy to hear that your DS is his age. He enjoyed the lab 3 yrs ago and hopefully can meet others to feel comfortable going since he's entering that awkward age.
His name is Nick and he loves Disney & soccer.

See ya real soon!!

Kim

[okwmember92]

Hhheeelllooo, anyone out there for June 21st? Anyone else receive their documents? We're exactly 1 month away and should be burning up the boards or everyone is busy shopping for their much needed "Must Have".

Kim

[FantasticDisFamily]

Well speaking for our family I can say that we're busy getting our shopping done, as well as finishing up the school year.

Last week was a big week for our high school choir with spring show production week - meaning DS was busy every night with that, and DH and I were there as well nearly every night as backstage folks. This week and next are the end of term for me - I pop into the boards occasionally to give my brain a break from the mountains of grading I am doing. Suspect this is a busy time for many of the families.

But that doesn't mean the cruise isn't out of mind - I SO need a vacation! :p

No docs yet, but we booked air through DCL so I have a call to them on my to do list tomorrow - flights should be assigned 30 days out and would expect docs within about another week to 10 days.

Deb

[Chropistopy]

I have not posted lately but still I'm here....I check in from time to time. We're driving down and have not received our documents yet. I've been busy with getting shopping done. I still have a few things to get but almost done. I'm so excited that we're at the 30 day mark!!!:Pinkbounc

[jfis1020]

We are all set....................docs arrived yesterday. I was dancing all around! Can't wait to go! I too am finishing up school, grading and trying to survive. Only 7 more school days!:Pinkbounc :bounce:

[FantasticDisFamily]

This is so cool that folks are getting their documents.

jfis1020 - only 7 more school days?! You lucky duck you. I have 6 plus finals and all the festivities of "graduation" week. Kids are finished June 10th. And my DS advised last night that he and his team have to design and build a landscaping element at the high school before the year is over! YIKES! Wish us luck!

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Ok folks we're doing the happy dance here...doc dance coming soon.

Spoke with DCL this morning and they confirmed our documents package went out yesterday (5/21) - 3 day select - UPS. I'm glad about the UPS because DH gets so many shipments they deliver the driver knows us well and I hope will leave if no one is there to sign OR take it to the neighbor as we regularly do.

Also confirmed flights. Amy, we are due to land at MCO about 1 pm - so we should be settled into the Hyatt by 2 pm. When are you due in?

The air desk rep (Jack - he sounded so cute!) also said that when we check in to the Hyatt we should tell them we are going to the cruise and they'll give us a letter with all the details on luggage transfers, etc. As we knew we do need to claim our bags from MCO ourselves when we arrive Friday. So DON'T put the DCL tags on them before leaving home! :)

Jack said that Hyatt guests "normally" meet in the lobby about 10:30 for transport to the port. As we know from these boards though the buses start running at 9:30 so maybe we'll try for an earlier bus. I need to get clearer on how the luggage transfer works to figure that out for sure. I'll post a thread on that one.

We're flying Delta but am not worried about schedule changes. The flights we're on connect through Atlanta and are the most stable flights in their schedule - when I spoke with the Delta rep to get our seat assignments she said the planes were already essentially full and are usually that way so it is extremely unlikely that Delta would mess with the schedule. And our regional carrier between Grand Rapids and Atlanta is NOT Song! :smooth: A very good thing.

I was also able to get some carry on clarification from the Delta rep which is straight out of the TSA directives. My question was whether or not I'd be able to take a regular carryon AND my camera bag (dimensions ~ 18 x 24 x 6 inches) and was told absolutely. A carryon meeting carryon dimensions (I think she said 45 total inches) AND a personal item such as a purse, briefcase, computer case, camera bag, diaper bag or similar was allowed. Obviously I can't also carry a purse but I never do anyway. I have a little bag that can be carried as a waist pack or shoulder strapped that slips into my carryon quite nicely that I use instead.

Well if you haven't figured out that I'm excited let's see if a visual will help! :) :) :)

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[Amous]

Can't wait to receive our docs! Hoping we receive them before Memorial Day.

Hey Deb ~ our flight arrives at 4:30 p.m. (we have one connection). Hope to check in by 5:00 at the latest. We'll be ready for a nice dinner and probably walk around the shopping areas or swim. Is this your first Disney cruise? I am sooooo looking forward to this trip!

See ya'll soon!!!

Amy

[FantasticDisFamily]

Amy,

Have your docs arrived yet? If not they should be there soon.

This is our 3rd cruise, but first 7 day. I'm just getting really excited and am one of those people that likes to have all the detals drop into place. ;)

I really should be grading this afternoon (next week is the last week of term with finals and all that yuck so term projects are piling up on my desk) but simply can not get motivated. Playing on the boards is WAY more fun.

PM me if you want to meet up at the Hyatt.

Deb

[BuddyWRH]

Hey I posted a new thread . . . but I was wondering if there are any other college students going on this cruise . . . I am a 19 year old junior from Ursinus College . . . I live in Hanover Pa. Anyway I just wanted to if there were other college students . . . ya know to chill at Carlos & Charlies, and of course Senor Frogs . . . we can't go to Common Grounds cause we are too old . . . but there aren't many things we can do because some of us can't get searved on the ship . . . even though we are in international waters . . . but whatever . . . so let me know whats up . . . we are almost there . . . what four weeks now or less?? Talk to you all soon !!!!:)

[FantasticDisFamily]

Because DS actually admitted to browsing what he calls "Mom's dizzy boards" Friday! Apparently there wasn't much going on in his computer class at school so he went on a search.

Said he didn't find anything new...guess that means I've kept him pretty well informed?

Also wanted to bump this up. Hope everyone is having a good/safe holiday weekend!

Deb

[BuddyWRH]

Hey yall . . . just bumpin us up a little bit here . . . also I was wondering if there is any word on college students on the ship . . . alright . . . talk to you all soon !!

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hey Wes,

I just looked back on our list (page 11) and it looks like the CBAGGS party has a DS 19 in their group. Kari is his younger sister and the one who shows up most regularly on the thread but I suspect she is busy with the end of the school year.

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

My DD just called me at the office and said "Brown just delivered! Our documents are here!"

Boy oh boy did I need a bright spot in today! This was a good thing. I might even scrape enough energy together to actually dance (I HATE the last week of spring term!)

But for now these little bouncies will have to do it for me!

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Deb

[BuddyWRH]

Hey yall . . . just bumpin' us up . . . hope to talk to you soon . . . and see ya in what three weeks !!!

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hey Wes,

Glad you bumped us up. I'm thinking folks must be really busy finishing up school years and getting ready.

Getting closer and closer!

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Bump

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[Amous]

Bump it up! Can you feel the magic?!

[FantasticDisFamily]

We are getting so close now! I was thinking earlier about getting a post out. We're under 20 days. It feels more like "just over 2 weeks"!

Yikes! I'd better get back to work so I can start packing! :p

Deb

[okwmember92]

Hi all,

Wow, just under 20 days, cant wait,:Pinkbounc

Have about shopped out and if we don't get on this ship soon I think we'll have to declare bankruptcy. DS 12 needs a new suit thought he could wear his cousin's but has gone through a major growth spurt recently. DS 17 wants some new clothes also. Back to the mall we go.:rolleyes:

Question: Anyone planning on doing the spa/palo ressies as soon as they board? We are going to get to port early, driving over and saw that now you can sign up as soon as you board. My question would be do we send kids to table at PC while adults go and make the ressies? I am definitely wanting CC massage and another one on ship, also want to do Palo brunch and dinner.
In 2000 we had time to eat first, couldnt make ressies until 1:30p.

thanks, Kim

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi Kim!

I can sympathize with the shopped out feeling. Seems like no one had summer clothes this year that fit and/or were decent. I informed all on Sunday that anything they still need, no matter how small an item MUST be on my list by the time they head out for school/work Friday morning because that is the LAST I'm doing!

I think we're set on the clothes but still have some little last minute things like batteries for my camera, etc. to pick up.

We're planning to check out the navigator after we check in at the port and based on what that says for check in time go from there. If we can make the reservations right away we'll do that and let kids head to lunch. At 13 & 15 they can handle that on their own and meet at the stateroom eventually!

Deb

[FantasticDisFamily]

Just a quick message to bump this up a little.

Grades are in, graduation is over, and I THINK I may actually be caught up enough to start enjoying my "free" time before we head to the cruise by the end of the week. :)

Confirmed order with Perfect Gift just a little while ago. Those poor ladies - if you haven't read Shirley's post on the mix up that happened oh my. How anyone could sign for gifts that were obviously not meant for them (they were personalized!) is beyond me. Joann must have told me 12 times, now if it isn't in the room just check withhousekeeping so they can track it down.

I'm pleased to report that the shopping list is pretty small. DH did just buy a couple more shirts but other than that it is little stuff.

As it is only about 60 degrees for a high here in Michigan today, I am really looking forward to our cruise.

See you all in a couple weeks! Is everyone getting ready?

Deb

[jfis1020]

I just returned from the mall..............DS9 can't wear anything out there............No dress pants, dockers, etc. What will I do? Off tomorrow again to another location!

I am just as pumped as everyone else times 10! I can't wait foks!


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[okwmember92]

:cool: I'm ready to go. Need to drop off my camera to get lense cleaned and buy the best tips items, then I am wanting to be on our ship. I am planning this weekend to start putting clothes off to the side in my closet so they will be ready to jump in the suitcase. Made my hair appt for the 17th, trim and foil.

Well, gotta run, SEE YA REAL SOON:p

KIM

[Amous]

My front lawn had an ever-so-slight dusting of pixie dust this morning! Something tells me we're getting close!

Amy

[FantasticDisFamily]

Is that what it was! And here I was calling it frost here in Michigan!

Ok, the weather man is teasing us saying it will be in the 70s next week. I hope so or you're all going to know us because we will be as white as the snow we're pretty sure is still hovering around the edges!

Deb

[CBAGGS]

Hey everyone sry i havent been here for a long time but with finishing school and finals and confirmation everything is crazy

There's a correction that has to be made my bbrother is 13 not 18 sorry Lindsay my brother was excited though ;) LoL

What is everyone's dinner seating we have second

For any teens who are going to common grounds we should meet too since the adults are having a second
any one who wants to meet tell me!!!!!!


Talk to Everyone soon
Kari

[CBAGGS]

HI again just bumping up

Is any one staying at the radison the night before
we're drivin down the 19 and satyin over the 20 any one thats staying at the Raddison we should meet at the pool or somethin
Tell me any ideas

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Kari

[FantasticDisFamily]

I figured you'd been pretty busy. Andrew mentioned that he had an email from you a week - 10 days ago. He too is up to his eyeballs with finishing school/starting work and of coure right in the middle of all this the details came together for his Eagle Scout project. So this week he will be getting that done as well! Although I suspect much of the paper work will wait until we get back.

He has finals yet on Monday and Tuesday and then done. Both he and Michelle plan to be at the 411 in Common Grounds Sat. night.

Ok, have to get back to work here -

Deb

[Debbie H]

Bumping us up!

When will these 12 days be over??????????????????

[okwmember92]

"When will these 12 days be over??????????????????"

NOT SOON ENOUGH FOR ME.

Kim

[FantasticDisFamily]

I know I'm mentally ready for a vacation but we still have a couple of school days for kids to get through and I have a TON of little things I need to get done before vacation. Not all of it directly related to vacation but needs to be taken care of so things are under control while we're gone, right after we return. So those last few days are going to fly!

Today and next Monday are my last official work days for June. Although I'll have some electronic contact just won't have to show my face on campus. And after today I KNOW I'm going to be looking forward to that vacation even more. I have to meet with a faculty member and student - serious plagiarism charges. This will NOT be fun. So any pixie dust anyone wants to send this way for mid afternoon would be most appreciated!

And then it is on towards the Magic! About 5:30 Saturday afternoon I said to the kids, well the ship is leaving right about now and the next time she leaves on a Western we'll be onboard! Now that seems pretty close!

Deb

[Amous]

Hi Kari & Deb - Matt will be at the 411 meeting. We were just talking about it this morning!

See ya'll in 12 days!!!!

Amy

[Debbie H]

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Bumping us up!

We are out of here next Wednesday!!!!! Going to DVC for a few and then will all be on the ship!

I say the same thing every Saturday around 5...... there goes the whistle!

I have the whistle downloaded so I can play it as I need it!

[Amous]

Hey, what's up with Tink?! She's leaving pixie dust on my desk at work!

We'll be there soon!

Amy

[Amous]

BUMP US UP!


Where is everyone?! :(

[Chropistopy]

Hey Amous! I've been checking in but not posting. I've been last minute shopping, trying to get motivated to start packing, trying not to end every sentence with "I'm going on a cruise. La, la, la, la, la"......

I can't wait until next week. My last day of work is a week from tomorrow. I'm ready for VACATION!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[okwmember92]

Hi Amous & Christophy,

I am very excited to see we are under 10 days to set sail. We are doing last minute shopping this weekend, filling out our documents and trying to make the time speed up until next Sat, then we want it to slooowww dooowwn so we can enjoy our trip.

DH thinks its going to fly and its the anticipation that makes the vacation.

Everyone at work is tired of hearing about my count down to cruise.

See ya,

Kim

[FantasticDisFamily]

Haven't gone anywhere but this week I only was on campus Monday so my online time has been more limited than usual. Everyone is out of school now but there are so many things still on the events schedule before we sail!

Spent yesterday doing some last minue errands that were directly trip related. Today need to do some running for some of my volunteer responsibilities so those aren't left hanging while I'm gone.

Question for the group: We have a meet for those who can make it on deck 10, starboard side, generally over the Goofy pool area during the sailaway and then another for ~10pm that evening in the Promenade lounge. Noticed in the latest Navigators Barb and Tony posted that there is also a single travelers meet set for that timeframe in the Promenade lounge. Do we want to go ahead and figure there is plenty of room for all or want to try a different location? Wes? Debbie?

Deb

[Amous]

I'm so glad to see you're all still here! Last minute jitters and excitement on my end!

Matt & I plan to do the DisBoards Meet & Greet at the sailaway party. And I'll be at the Promenade with ya'll at 10:00. Matt plans to do the 411 meeting at the Common Grounds.

I'm giving a presentation tonight to a local organization re: cruising. But we all know why cruising is fun, especially with Disney!

Disney cruises are an addiction, right?! OKW -- I agree! My co-workers have finally started asking each morning, "How many days til your cruise?!".

My first day of vacation is next Thursday. Deb -- we'll see you at the Hyatt!



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Amy & Matt

[WRH3MD]

OK, people...SETTLE... You don't want to peak too soon. There is mucho room at the Promenade Lounge for our Ten PM Rendezvouz. (Note the mexico lingo) We're psyched too. It's hard not to be. We've been on the Magic and Wonder six or seven times now and eveytime is like the first time. When you drive up over the rise on the causeway to the terminal and that big old ship is sitting there in the morning sun...well it's making me verklempt...talk amongst yourselves...there I'm better. We'll try to stay closer to the boards between now and then. We head for Fla on Wed 6-18. We'll stay in touch.

[Debbie H]

How can you say settle??????????? I think we all are so excited to get this cruise on it's way we can hardly sit still!!!!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

I know what you mean though. We really can't peak too soon!

Amy, yes DCL is an addiction!!! That's why we are staying on for 2 weeks this time. Maybe next we can go for 3?????????

[FantasticDisFamily]

Wow! That would be cool - that's right you're throwing the kids overboard after the first leg. ;) Or something like that. Ok, Wes I wasn't sure how much room Promenade had left after they carved out the Internet cafe. Haven't been onboard in 3 years.

Settle out of the excitement? Ok, actually it is simmering under the surface here - too many things still going on. But meanwhile, it bubbles through when it is least expected!

Deb

[WRH3MD]

Hi Deb. The Promenade lounge has plenty of room even with the Internet Cafe carved out. We had no problem getting twenty Dis-sers around a couple of tables for drinks and fun. Oh and slight correction, we are not physically throwing the children and spouse overboard we are just asking them politely to leave so Mommy and Daddy can make our own fun.:smooth:
Seriously, our excitement is bubbling to the surface, too. I've had a must-do and things to purchase, lift or otherwise acquire list in my pocket since January. Silly things like a black sharpie for luggage tags, dryer sheets, passports, tux stuff, clean underwear etc. It had been folded and unfolded so many times it is coming apart at the folds. I still have quite a schedule left between now and next Tuesday when we leave for Florida Wedsnesday. A lot of things to get done...Sometimes it seems like there are not enough hours in the day. So pause, take a deep breath and go to the next crisis.:earseek: Wes