July5,2003 Magic...who's going?

[jeanneg]

Since it's already past midnight, I can honestly say this is the last day I'll ever be 40-something! Tomorrow is the big dreaded day, but I really can't complain. You see, DH has a conference at the Venetian in Las Vegas and we're all going along to celebrate. Even my son from LA will be joining us as well as my older daughter, so I'm really excited about that. Best of all, we've got tickets for Celine! To commemorate my many years, I'm going to put $50 into the DOLLAR slots (something I'm way too frugal to have ever done before!) Now, I was SUPPOSED to go skydiving for the big day, but that kinda panned out when the trip developed. (Whew!) So instead I'm gonna ride that roller coaster on top of the stratosphere! (I can save the skydiving for my 60th!) Wish me luck.
OK, here's the deal: If I hit a jackpot, sailaway drinks are on me -for real! SO, it's in your best interest to send some good vibes this way!
I'm leaving later on today, so I don't know if I'll get back to this board until Monday.....SO MUCH to do! Keep it going, the cruise is only a month away.
Talk to you soon,
(Old) Jeanne

[gometros]

Carl - judging by your daughter's names, shouldn't you be spelling your name "Karl"? :)

Jeanne-Happy Birthday! You don't look a day over 39 :) Have a great time in Vegas and I hope that $50 wins you enough to pay for all our cruises ;)

If you guys that just gave me additional information will email me your email addresses to canetti@optonline.net, I'll send you the up-to-date list.

[gometros]

I officially have way too much time on my hands. I decided to post the cruise list to the web. You can view the complete list here: July 5th DIS Cruise List (http://www.canettifamily.com/july_5_cruise_list.htm)

[wendym]

Jeanne
Happy birthday for tomorrow!!! Have a wonderful time in Las Vegas. You will love the Venetian, it is a gorgeous hotel. You are very brave for doing the roller coaster - even my mum didn't do that one!! Definitely sending you good vibes for the slots!
The latest plan for my mum is indoor skydiving. She knows nothing about it and when there was a programme about Orlando on they actually showed it - her words, she wouldn't do it!! Well the vouchers are already bought so she has no choice - aren't I a kind daughter!
Sandy - the webpage is great!
Amy, at Palos we usually wear a sundress or skirt and top during the day. A nice dress at night. I think they request no shorts but I may be wrong!
Wendy

[eye R.N.]

Happy Birthday. Sending a planeload of pixie dust to greet you and sprinkle on those dollar slot machines.

Sounds like a great time will be had.


I faxed the brunch request, now we just have to wait and see.

Denise

[joanb]

Hi,
I'm laura. I'm 12 years old and want to know if there are any other girls my age on the July 5, cruise. :confused:
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[gometros]

I made a slight change to the link I mentioned above. I uploaded the Word doc, so you could download your own copy. If you go to http://www.canettifamily.com/disney.html and click on the link to the July 5, 2003 Cruise List, you will get it.

[joanb]

Sandy, That's a great list . thanks for all the work..perhaps you could be a TA with all your organizational skills.
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Joan

[ablyinpgva]

That is a great list.

For all of those staying at the Radisson by the port, here is my thought, I would love to do an informal gathering by the pool side at the hotel. Sounds like many of those that will be there will have children to introduce, I know my girls (9 and 10) would love to meet some of the others that will be cruising with us. We will be there the 3rd and 4th.

I havent gotten any documents yet. I am also getting stressed at the thought of packing. I have to work almost up to the minute that we leave. I guess I better get it together.

Bye for now!!

[AnnaS]

Happy Birthday Jeanneg. Sandy you have done a wonderful job with the list. I tried to print it out so I can take it with us and nothing happened.:confused:

[carlfrank1]

Hello Laura. My name is Kirsten. I am 11 and my AIM SN is lilmonkeyz825.

[AOPI57]

Jeanne- Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful day! Sandy- the list is great. You really put a lot of work into it. Laura- my daughter is 11.

[ablyinpgva]

Happy Birthday Jeanneg!! Just one more day older and better!

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Audrey and the gang:earsgirl: :earsboy: :earsgirl: :earsgirl:

[eye R.N.]

My name is Hope and I am 11. I am positng under mom's name

[sbennett]

Happy ?Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Jeanne, Happy Birthday to you.

Good luck in Vegas,
The Bennett Bunch



Informal gathering poolside at Radisson sounds Great...our kids are anxious to meet everyone too.

:jester:

[Dis Mama]

Hi everyone. I'm new to the scene but am excited to report that we will be going on the July 5th cruise as "First Timers" .

We are from San Diego. My DH, my DD (5), and DS(3). Actually, my son's B-day isn't until July 2nd (he'll be old enough then for the O Club). There are 14 of us total (family and friends).

July 4th we will be at Port Orleans; anyone else.

:D

[joanb]

Welcome aboard!!!!!!!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[joanb]

To Kirsten, AOP157 DD 11, and Hope;
I'll tell Laura-when she gets up-she is finished with school- to get on here and write. Laura's mom, Joan
She loves these bouncy guys so I must put some on!
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[joanb]

What about bubbles?? I read somewhere that people bring bubbles to blow while leaving port. Is anyone going to bring bubbles??????

[gometros]

Originally posted by AnnaS
Happy Birthday Jeanneg. Sandy you have done a wonderful job with the list. I tried to print it out so I can take it with us and nothing happened.:confused:

Anna - check your print settings. It should print. Anybody else have that problem?

Dis Mama - Welcome Aboard. You are now on the list. With your 14 people, that is bringing us close to the 100 mark. If you care to provide any more information like room number, dinner seating (am I the only one on the early seating so far?) and planned excursions, feel free to email me at canetti@optonline.net

[gometros]

Originally posted by joanb
Sandy, That's a great list . thanks for all the work..perhaps you could be a TA with all your organizational skills.
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Joan

Think Dreams Unlimited would hire me? :D

Don't kid your self, I've always thought what I would like to do if I had another career, and TA definitely came to mind.

[joanb]

HEY! Kirsten, Hope, AOP157 DD can't wait to meet you on the cruise! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[AnnaS]

Sandy, you are not the only one with early seating. WendyP is also early seating.

I never touch the print settings, should they be saying somethig different. When I tried to go to your link it first asked for password but then the list came up.

Dismama - welcome to you and your group.

Laura - my daughter is 10 1/2 and her name is Maria.

[gometros]

Anna - Who is WendyP? I have Wendym from Scotland and AOP157 who is also Wendy.

What browser are you using? It shouldn't be asking you for a password. If it gives you the option to save the file to disk, try doing that and then printing it.

[luv2boys]

We have early seating.

Amy

[EPCOTgrl1]

We havethe late seating for a table of ten... we are also seeing if we can get Mac as our head waiter!

[Mickbee]

Could I make a request?

Could we start a post at the beginning of this thread listing the get togethers, meeting points, high teas, etc that are intended for all of the Dis members?

It is great how many people are going. I have been following this thread from day one and I have lost track of all of the cool stuff being planned. :)

Oh yeah, just to remind everyone just in case you forgot; We will be 2 hours and 15 minutes out to sea in 30 days from RIGHT NOW!!! :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Not that anyone cared... ;)

[ablyinpgva]

I will be bringing bubbles, I read the same, but I am sure all our disney cruise veterans out there can confirm the rumor!

[ablyinpgva]

We are late dinner seating for a table of eight (with Sjbakers)

[ablyinpgva]

To all the girls out there who are going on the cruise - I am Ariel and I am 10 1/2.

I am Mariah and I am 9 1/2.

You can PM my mom - ablyinpgva - if you would like and we could talk sorta.

We love the bouncy dudes - way to cool!

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[sbennett]

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Hi Girls,
I have a daughter Courtney who will be 9 this Sunday....she can't wait to meet you. Tomorrow I'll have Courtney write to you.
We all have bubbles for the sailing party, do you?

See you soon!!!!

[Dis Mama]

Thank you for the Welcome!!! I would have responded sooner, but we were at Disneyland (Anaheim) for the day. Driving back up tomorrow with DH for dinner at Club 33 (first time).

We are in room 7532 and have early seating. I don't know how they are going to seat 14 of us....I'm sure they will just place us in tables next to each other if they can't squeeze us together.

Has anybody been to Club 33 for dinner? I don't know what to wear.

[joanb]

Good morning:o
In four weeks it should be crazy here with packing and preparing for departure. We fly out early Sat. morning. I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Thought it might be fun if we met at the mini golf place in Cozumel and the kids could break up into group and play with kids there own age and adults with their own age?:rolleyes:

Joan:smooth: :smooth: :smooth:

[eye R.N.]

Club 33 Really!!!! I am so excited for you. That is one of my Disney Dreams. I can't wait to here all about it. I hope you are brining some Disney Land pins to trade. I love my Flordia pins but California has much nicer ones.


Brunch: As for brunch right now it is scheduled for the first sea day. I told them we were flexible as to the time. I hope to hear back from them soon as I faxed them on Wednesday. If not, I'll just ask for seating for 14 during the ressie scramble and let everyone know the time at the sailaway party.

Bubbles: I was thinking of brining a six pack of bubbles just to give out to the smaller ones so they don't get bored at our sailaway party. I know there are party stores that carry them a wedding favors, so I might try there.

Documents: I got a letter from AAA yesterday but so far no documents. I am starting to get worried.

Mini golf: Joan that is a great idea. We were thinking of doing the golf in the late afternoon or early evening when it cools off. I think that is the night of the Teen Fury cruise so Chelsea won't be with us.

[luv2boys]

I'm up for the minigolf. I have gotten several little goodies for the boys to give out one a day or so as we will be in Orlando for three days and then the port for two. I got a handheld bubble blower machine type thing at Walmart for three dollars that hooks to the smaller bottles. I plan on giving that to them at the sailaway party. I hope they work.

Any DVCers gotten documents yet? If I don't hear anything by middle of next week I am going to call to remind them that I will actually be leaving home the week before we sail.

Amy

P.S. My husband is worried he is not going to enjoy the cruise :p
Boy, does he have a surprise waiting for him. They only "cruises" he has been on was while in the military. The kids know they are going to have fun. They want to be in the clubs right now. And I thought they would want to be with me;)

[sbennett]

Try www.orientaltrading.com - they have everything - cheap!!
I got some of those glow in the dark necklaces and bracelets like they sell at WDW for a lot cheaper. We buy a lot of stuff from them for Sunday School here at church. Very fast on delivery too.
If you do craft projects for kid's birthdays it's a great place to get them.:jester: :jester: :jester: :jester: :jester: :jester: :jester: :jester:

[joanb]

eye RN-If your documents are from AAA they come about 2 weeks before cruising. I haven't gtten mine and I'm not worried. Do made sure you fill out all the document inside before you leave home!!!!!!

I'm going to look for that bubble thing next time I'm at walmart otherwise I'll just get small bottles of bubbles.

We were going to golf in the late afternoon or early evening as our excursion won't be over 'till then.

I like the glow in the dark stuff. They gave it to the teen during an night time activity last year or the year before.

I must dash and mow before the rain returns tomorrow.

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[gometros]

Steve - I added all the plans to the last page of the cruise list. I think it's easier to update it there. Is that okay with everyone?

Dis Mama - pardon my ignorance, but what is Club 33? I'm so envious that you were in Disneyland. The last time we were there was 19 years ago.

I'm planning on doing minigolf too, after dinner, while Elana is on the Fury Catamaran.

Amy - just tell you husband not to worry. While there are bunk beds on this cruise, the adults get to sleep side-by-side in queen-size beds. He doesn't get mess duty and nobody will be calling for general quarters :)

[Dis Mama]

Club 33 is that exclusive restaurant at Disneyland on top of Pirates of the Carribean and next to the Blue Bayou. There is a three year waiting list to become a member ($20,000 a year for corporate memberships!!). It was originally designed to be Walt's family apartments before he passed away. You have to ring to get up to the top and you have to be a member or guests of a member with reservations in advance.

We are going as guests. You can look up all the cool and "secret" info on the internet. I'll let you know how it goes.

I'm going to be pretend to be "Hoity Toity" for a night:rolleyes:

[eye R.N.]

Today it was K-mart for an over the door shoe holder for all the lotions, shampoo etc. etc. I also found nautical themed mickey and tigger shirts for myself and hope, computer paper to make Disney tatoo's (half price).

Then it was off to the party store where I found 24 small bottles of bubbles (they look like little wedding cakes) for 9.99. So if anyone forgets the bubbles I'll have them covered.

[wendym]

Hi all
I wish the cruise was NOW!!! I had the national meeting for my exam marking today (away from 6am till 8pm) and it is 10 times harder than you first think! So I need the thought of the cruise to keep me going.
I am so jealous of the thought of Club 33 - the nearest we have got is the elevator, have a wondeful time!
We are also planning the mini golf after Mr Sanchos - should be fun - also of course have to do some shopping.
No documents as of yet.
Hope Jeanne is having a great birthday and has hit the jackpot!!
Wendy

[joanb]

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Only 4 weeks now and we will be on our way to Orlando-next stop the MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Mickbee]

Originally posted by gometros
Steve - I added all the plans to the last page of the cruise list. I think it's easier to update it there. Is that okay with everyone?


Thanks Sandy! Sounds great to me. Only one prblem, I can't find it... Heeeellllpppp

I know, I'm a bit slow. ;)

Thanks! :D

Side note: We booked with DVC points as well and haven't received our docs yet either. I called a few weeks ago and they said it would be 2-3 weeks prior to sailing.

[joanb]

Just bouncing us up:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[AOPI57]

Gometros- Hi! I'm Wendy P. Hi I am Amy the dd of wendy P. Im eleven years old and Im really looking forward to two things:
1. Meeting all the girls
2. Going on the cruise
-Amy

[sjbakerus]

I just want to make sure I have everything strait...

Those staying at the Radisson, meet at the pool.

Sail away party - meet on deck 10, bring bubbles, but there will be some available if you forget. Wear Sonic Boom Mickey Heads with logon name and real name or tie a lime green ribbon on your glass

High tea on first day at sea and brunch at Palos on the second day at sea. Do I need to do anything for those when I get on board or is everything set thru the fax?

Is that it or did I miss something? Is there going to be a special get together for this website group? The last cruise we were on there was a cruisecritics party.

I'm so excited!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[sjbakerus]

Does anyone know the deal on the AAA bottomless soda mugs? Is it an actual mug that you have to carry everywhere? Do they fill the mug with the soda? Who washes it? Should I bring dish detergent?:confused:

[joanb]

the last two year it was a plastic mug with a top and hole for a straw and yes you do have to carry it around. I'm not sure we washed our just rinced them out. My teen son would just bring one "home" from the teen center every day YUK! I have read on other thread that they are putting stickers on you KTTW card and you get the mug but just show your card and get drinkk in a clean cup. Time will tell and I can hardly wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Joan

[sjbakerus]

I can't imagine that they haven't come up with a better system. Especially with the latest illness aboard ships. I hope you're right about a clean cup. Just in case, I think I will bring diswashing detergent. Hopefully, my kids won't misplace theirs on the ship. I guess I better bring a permanent marker as well to mark them.

Thanks!

[eye R.N.]

You sound like you are on the right track. Chelsea put her name on her's last trip so she could find it in the teen club (note to self add black sharpie to the packing list) I am bringing a small bottle of dishwashing liquid since we'll have five mugs and I can use it for bathing suits. If I run out I'll use the leftover bubbles:p

Despite having the mugs I am thinking of hauling a couple of six packs of bottled water in the carry on's. If I remember bottled water was about 2.50 a peice and that is something I will want to carry off the ship into Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

I have a question for the Radison folks. How are you getting to the port? Having a designated driver drop off family and luggage and then going back to park the car and take the shuttle, or getting everyone into the shuttle. I can see pro's and cons to both ways of doing things. I still have no idea what time we will actually be getting to the hotel. The band director is making noises about the local 4th of July parade being "mandatory" for band officers. This will throw a major monkey wrench into our plans.

As for brunch, I still haven't gotten a reply to my fax. So plan B is for me to be first in line for Palo ressies and ask for a table for 14. That means DH will be in the spa line with my "spa shopping list"

Wendy. . .coming from a house with a teacher, hang in there the end is in sight. If you are anything like our local teachers you have a countdown calander up in the break room.;)

[joanb]

eyeRN:About the water--I read on a board that there is a grocery store at Key West and people shop there for water and soda instead of hauling it in the suit case.

About bubbles--I found a pack of 24 little bottles at walmart-they came in four different colors-so if some one forget we should have extra.

Thanks for reminding me about a perment marker-my list grow and I'm thinkin maybe just take everything in the house-perhaps they would let me stay on the ship permently.:Pinkbounc

Good day to everyone, Joan

[joanb]

eyeRN:what is a surial bath at the spa? I was reading another threasand you said you AND your husband always do it? Thanks, Joan

[ablyinpgva]

We have discussed this in depth - probably to much - this is our plan:

We were going to have the guys drive women and children to the port in the morning - then have them return to the hotel to park the car and have them walk back to the port or maybe grab a taxi. I am still uncertain how close the hotel is to the port??????? any clue?

I need to find the list to print everyones locations on ship - now I have a printer to go with my new computer........some of us are slower than others.

I intend to be poolside on friday afternoon and/or evening at the hotel to meet everyone - I may have my girls make a little sign or something cute to identify all of poolside at the Raddisson. I am thinking Friday after dinner might be a great idea so that those late arrivers might be more likely to make it.

My girls (9 & 10) are wondering about what toys to bring on ship if any. I somehow think they will be pressed to find any downtime. But if any of the girls have input for Ariel and Mariah - please PM and maybe the girls can talk.

I cannot believe it is this close - I have made a packing list - only because my private cruise director has shamed me into it (sjbakerus).

Bye for now!

[wendym]

Most certainly counting down! Marked 80 papers so far (but haven't added them up! I aim to get them all marked this week so I can spend the final week doing the last minute school work and planning for the trip!
You wouldn't be able to walk to the port but because they won't have any luggage are likely to be able to get into the next shuttle - I think a taxi would be less than $10.
Wendy

[luv2boys]

I think we will just all pile into the shuttle from the Raddison. Does anyone know if the Raddison has onsite laundry facility? I am planning on either doing a load of clothes before leaving the All Stars or at the Raddison so that I only have to pack half as much.

Amy

[gometros]

Here's the link for the cruise list for anyone that cannot find it:

DIS Boards Cruise List (http://www.canettifamily.com/July 5th DIS Cruise List.doc)

The Travel Channel had a half hour show on the Cayman Islands. It started off with a bit on Stingray City. Now I'm really psyched!

[Dis Mama]

If I am a first time cruiser can I still wear those Mickey's from Home Depot to identify myself?

[gometros]

Sure. The Mickey heads aren't so much about how many times you've cruised, but to identify yourself as a member of these boards. The key is the color - lime green. The recent discovery of the MIckey heads just made it more appropriate.

(Btw, I still havent done anything with mine. I found pin backs, but I have no idea how to laminate them. Crafty, I'm not :)

[joanb]

Is there something about the color lime green? I don't get it:confused: :confused:
I thought about pin backs and I have some . I think it would be best to glue gun them on. How about putting them on card stock? Has anyone tried that?

Joan

[eye R.N.]

Ah Joan, this is always the highlight of DH's trips.;)

The cruise line does refer to it in one of the old commercials. The one with the little child talking on the elevator.

inkcognito (close but probably not right) has a report on it at
http://www.*****************[/URL]

Usually it involves your spouse, three different types of mud, a steam room a shower, a bunch of aromatherapy goodies a locked door and a little imgination. (I can hear the teens on this board screaming " ugh!! too much information") She does a great job of describing it.


A sense of playful adventure and a desire to try something completely different is helpful.

[joanb]

thanks eyeRN--my 12 year old is hooked and I'm glad you kept your decription brief as she is the one always checking the board and telling me to come look and I do remember reading about that on the other site.
Joan:Pinkbounc

[sjbakerus]

AAA book says that the Raddison has both valet and coin laundry. They also have irons and hair dryers.

gometros: If you don't have access to a laminating machine, you can find sheets of clear contact paper and sandwich the mickey inbetween. Check at an office supply store. Glue gun would work for the pins or Elmers (but it will take a while to dry).

Is the water not safe to drink on the ship? We brought bottles and refilled them with tap on our last cruise.

It sure is a lot different packing for kids! When will it end... cast off can not come soon enought!:crazy:

[joanb]

I agree--cast off can't come soon enough!!!!!!!!
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[sbennett]

Ugh...I've only got about 20 days to make my daughter's sun dresses and my her "Fancy" dress for "Captain's night" plus find something for me or make something for Captains' night!! May have to take some time off to sew!!!

:confused: I know I've asked this before, but never got a response...how much in advance can you book another cruise while onboard? And how much of a savings is it?

[jeanneg]

Just got back this morning and found a confirmation for High Tea on my email. We're all set for 3:30 on Thursday (2nd Sea Day). I thought we had the days all straightened out, but after reading all the new postings, I think there's still some confusion. We switched tea to the SECOND sea day because so many of us qualify for the Castaway Club reception and didn't want it to interfere with tea. Here's the list of who's going:
Jeanne and John (jeanneg and DH)
Sandy and Judy (gometros and DW)
Wendy and Doreen (wendym and mum)
Denise and Andy (eyeRN and DH)
Shelley and Jay (sbennett and DH)
Sue (sjbakerus)
Audrey (ablyinpgva)
Amy and Jesse (luv2boys and DH)
That makes 14, so the list is closed. If anyone changes their mind please let me know.

Sorry guys.....you'll have to buy your own drinks: the slot machines were not very kind to me! On another note, Celine was phenonmenal, but Siegfried & Roy were a tremendous (and expensive) disappointment. I should have used the money from that venture and put it towards partying on the cruise! Thank you so much for all your birthday wishes. I did the Stratosphere roller coaster and it was truly LAME!

Sandy: the list looks GREAT...thanks for all your hard work in putting it together. BTW, we have LATE seating.

DIS Mama: Welcome to the group! Wow, if I had known 14 more were joining us, I probably would not have made that offer about hitting the jackpot! (just kidding) BTW, you may very well be placed at a single table. When we cruised on Disney before, the table next to us had about 16 people and I think they all knew one another.

Still have not yet received my docs.....I understand this is fairly typical if you book through DVC.

[wendym]

Jeanne
That is wonderful news about the High Tea - that is one less thing to have to do. I think it is us that are due you the drink!
Hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip and look forward to hearing more about it on the cruise.
Again thank you.
Wendy

[gometros]

Jeanne - thanks so much for arranging that. The high tea is the one thing we didn't get to do on our last cruise. It's seems to be a hard ticket. I'm excited about trying it and with new friends.

So sorry about your lack of luck. I was so looking forward to one less thing I had to pay for :D

Based on High Tea being on Thursday, I assume we are going to try for brunch on Monday, right?

I've updated the list.

[eye R.N.]

Brunch folks: Yep I asked for Monday. Still haven't heard about brunch. At this point, I think it will be the ressie scramble.

Jean: Sorry the roller coaster was disappointing, it looks scary.

The water on the ship is fine, so brining you own bottles should be good. I just remember my last trip to Mexico, made the mistake of rinsing my toothbruch with tap water.

[luv2boys]

If that spot is still open, can my husband come along? He saw the pictures on Barb's website. Enough said.

OH, By the way,


THERE HERE!!! THERE HERE!!! I GOT MY CRUISE DOCS THROUGH DVC TODAY!!!!!.

I gotta go do some reading.

Amy

[Dis Mama]

Thanks for the Welcome! I know with such a large party we won't be able to join you all for much, but I will try to find you all somehow!!

;)

[sjbakerus]

eye RN: Thanks! I to experienced Montezumas Revenge in Peru after rinsing my toothbrush in the water. When I realized what I had done I rinsed my toothbrush in bleach thinking it would sanitize it. The water won out. I was really sick for two days. I'm really careful where I drink water now. You have to watch the ice too. It's made from the same water. If you have a Margarita in Cozumel, ask for it on the rocks - not crushed.

[Dis Mama]

Just a question for you veterans. If I booked directly through the disney cruise line, can I still get that first-time cruiser $50 reward? I was reading about that in other posts.

[joanb]

Call your TA and ask and if you have to call DCL and ask There is usually a code you will need to know Good luck!!!!!!!!1


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

Joan

[AnnaS]

luv2boys: don't remember if our documents (booked with points) come via Fedex or regular mail. How did you receive yours? Can't wait now. I really need that vacation especially after all the rain we have been having here. I look at everyone's clock timers and it is getting close.

[jeanneg]

Amy: Jesse is in and that makes 14. I just edited my previous post to reflect this. Also, I had previously posted Denise's husband as "Jesse" and i just corrected that to show his name as "Andy" (trying to stir up a little scandal by mismatching husbands and wives!) So we're all confirmed for Thursday afternoon at 3:30 in the private room......sounds like fun!

Someone just mentioned the nautical Disney "collection" at K-Mart.....prepare to be a "twin".......I bought a whole bunch of those tops weeks ago and have been saving them for the cruise!

Docs arrived today. It feels like it's really happening soon!

[jeanneg]

Sue: you asked me about Cabin 6042......we thought it was great!
It was just a little forward of mid-ship so we hardly ever took the elevators anywhere. Everything was either just a few floors up or down and it was so much quicker taking the stairs. We never heard any noise and the view was always good. It's funny, but the last time we cruised we booked during October also.
P.S. When do your kids swim Heritage? Jenni and Jason are both lifeguards there, so I'll come to the "meet" and "meet" you.

[luv2boys]

Anna- Docs came UPS.

Jeanneg- Thanks!!!!



Amy

[jeanneg]

The original plan was to leave about 3pm on the 4th and get about 7 hrs of driving time in, then spend the night somewhere on I-95. That would leave us with another 3 hours of driving on the day we set sail. If my kids can get the entire day off, we just may leave earlier and join up with everyone at the Radisson. Does the hotel truly "allow" you to park your vehicle in their lot for the entire duration of the cruise, or you do have to be "sneaky" about it? I'm such a goody 2-shoes, I'll spend the whole cruise thinking my car is going to get towed away! Since we have to pay for a hotel anyway, this plan definitely makes sense from an economic standpoint. I'm not sure what the work situation for my kids is yet. July 4th is a BIG day at the pool and it would mean that they both would be gone. I just checked online and there are still cheap rooms available at the Radisson, so we may be joining you there afterall.

[gometros]

Here I am, sitting at my computer perusing the forums and what do I hear? A truck, followed by a knock at my door.

MY DVC DOCS HAVE ARRIVED!!!

[eye R.N.]

We booked the raddison as a package that allows you to park your car there for the week and provides a shuttle back and forth. The details are on their web site. Come and join us! I keep hoping we can pick Taylor up early and get there some time in the afternoon.

[AOPI57]

Cruise docs arrived UPS today. Hooray!

[jeanneg]

I was just looking through all the forms and noticed that my packets contain a Bahamas immigration form. Is there any reason we have to fill that one out?

[joanb]

Castaway Cay is part of the Bahamas so it would be a good idea to fill it out

[Dis Mama]

Hello all. I just wanted to let you know that I contacted the DCL directly about the $50 reward. The lady asked me for the code and then she added it. Thank you joanb!!!

I love reading all of your posts. I can't wait. How do you add the countdown???

[joanb]

Well, I got to Home depot and got the mickey heads-they only had gamma sector green --no sonic green--I willl work on them, but doubt many in my family will wear them. I think I asked this...why green? And is it just people on the board that wear them or perhaps they are only for DVC people???

Dis Mama--glad you got your credit every bit counts on those stateroom bills.

Joan

[sjbakerus]

Sorry Jeanneg, our team doesn't swim against yours. We won last night by over 100 points. Both my kids are realy tired. I can only imagine what the cruise will be like for them.

I noticed in the Disney guide that the kids club doesn't allow the kids to swim. Is there an age limit on their slide and do you have to have a parent there for them to use it? Also, do the councelors make sure the kids keep putting on sunscreen? My kids are very fair and are redheads.

Thanks!
Sue

[jeanneg]

Joanb: I have no clue how the idea of lime green ribbons originated, but I know that it has to do with identifying people who participate on the DIS boards. Although many of us own DVC, it has nothing to do with the green ribbons. When somebody discovered the Mickey heads at Home Depot, it was decided the green ones would function nicely as name tags. Don't agonize over the shade of green. The first few times I went to HD there were no sonic greens available so I took a bunch of the gamma sector and alien greens. I'm sure we'll spot you no matter what shade of green you wear. BTW, I know my kids won't wear name tags and my husband will probably only use it during sailaway, so don't feel bad about that. Once we get to recognize who's in our group, I probably won't continue to wear mine either!

[sbennett]

Dis Mama:
We're first time cruisers too and booked through DCL directly....what's this about a $50 credit....we booked back in October for the 7/5 cruise.

Shelley
email: shelljay@optonline.net

[gometros]

Originally posted by jeanneg
I'm sure we'll spot you no matter what shade of green you wear.

Please note: the color green only refers to things worn. Skin color does not count :)

[jeanneg]

Oh no, you just reminded me I should go to GNC and pick up some of those ginger capsules. I don't want to be praying to the porcelain god when everybody else is partying!

[Dis Mama]

sbennett-Hi there fellow "first-time cruiser". I read about the credit in these boards. I called the DCL directly and requested the first time cruiser credit. The Code now is CTC (it used to be REF). They actually asked me for the code and then just applied it. She stated it would not show up on our docs because they are already completed, but it would be on the ship as a voucher. I've heard that others have sometimes had problems on the ship receiving it, but after discussion with the cruise people on board got the credit. I got the name of the DCL phone rep for verfication.

Let me know if it works!!!!

[sbennett]

Hi Dis Mama....well I'm glad you had more luck than me...DCL rep told me I had to get a Castaway Club card from someone who has sailed before that basically refers me to DCL and then I have to call them with the card # and when I get to the ship they would give me a $50 (oops she slipped and said the amount) credit to my shipboard account. I told her I had "the code" but she wouldn't do it.....apparently the veteran sailors have a packet from DCL with Castaway club stuff which has these elusive cards......anyone have one they're not using?
:confused: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[joanb]

gometors-if the seas ar erough I will be green--missed my first dinner of the other cruises we taken.:(

[AnnaS]

Just received our cruise documents yesterday (Wed. 6/10) afternoon by UPS. Started to fill some out, almost done and very excited. I saw the wine package on one of th websites - no prices though. Does anyone have any links?

[wendym]

Anna
Try this website for more details on the wine packages
http://www.*****************/
I think the cheapest one is $145 but I wouldn't hold me to that!
Their most recent navigators have the packages on the Saturday one.
Hope this helps.
Wendy

[gometros]

Originally posted by joanb
gometors-if the seas ar erough I will be green--missed my first dinner of the other cruises we taken.:(

Don't worry, Joan, we're going to have smooth sailing and perfect weather.

Just in case, if you want some expert advice on how to avoid the "greenies" ask my wife. She gets motion sickness riding the TTA (okay, I'm exaggerating a bit). She uses bonine sombined with the bracelets and hasn't had a problem since she started using both.

[Mickbee]

Originally posted by gometros
Don't worry, Joan, we're going to have smooth sailing and perfect weather.

Just in case, if you want some expert advice on how to avoid the "greenies" ask my wife. She gets motion sickness riding the TTA (okay, I'm exaggerating a bit). She uses bonine sombined with the bracelets and hasn't had a problem since she started using both.

Sandy,

I hope in 19 days, you will be able to modifed your Dole Whip statement!! If I recall we had this conversation before. LOL!

See you at the Dole Whip stand!

[eye R.N.]

Greenies: If I remember correctly, the health room has a bin of bonnine right outside it's door. I went down the first day and grabbed some "just in case"

sbennett, check your Private Messages, I am sending you a name and number, let's see if it works.

Brunch: I am now playing "phone tag" with Tonya at DCL group ressies. I am taking her number to work tomorrow and tring to call her.

I envy those that are already having swim meets, we can't even start practice for two weeks. Then five days of practice before the first meet.

[sjbakerus]

The wine packages are $145 for standard and $265 for premium. We have tried several in the standard (via a local wine shop) and have been very pleased. FYI all the bottles serve about 4 glasses.

[ablyinpgva]

I will explode!!!! I keep checking - but nothing - they say they have to come through the Mid atlantic AAA - because it was a group thing it will be another week. We only have 21 days before we leave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:( :rolleyes: :confused:

I am done whining - so sorry - I just feel like a kid at Christmas.

What did I read about the kids cant swim on ship? I am curious.

Swim meets - our first one got stormed out - as a result next week we have three in one week!!!:eek: Again - here I am whining.

I am going to adjust my attitude (glass of wine) and I'll be better next time I promise!

:o

[jeanneg]

Shelley: If Denise's advice doesn't help, get back to me. I think I still have the original package from CC....I just have to dig it up!

Denise: My contact was Amy and she was very efficient. Maybe you can try her. Just a reminder......the brunch should now be on MONDAY!

I'm debating what to do about the wine package......if we order one then we won't also order those delicious drinks they have at dinner every night. Right now I'm having a willpower battle.....I know the wine is better for me, but I so enjoy all those novelty drinks. What to do, what to do......(And if anybody says have them both, I'll clobber him/her!)

[Mickbee]

Originally posted by jeanneg
Shelley: If Denise's advice doesn't help, get back to me. I think I still have the original package from CC....I just have to dig it up!

Denise: My contact was Amy and she was very efficient. Maybe you can try her. Just a reminder......the brunch should now be on MONDAY!

I'm debating what to do about the wine package......if we order one then we won't also order those delicious drinks they have at dinner every night. Right now I'm having a willpower battle.....I know the wine is better for me, but I so enjoy all those novelty drinks. What to do, what to do......(And if anybody says have them both, I'll clobber him/her!)

OK, I'll risk geting clobbered ;) Here is a thought for you though. If you DO get both, you can take the wine home you don't drink onboard. We didn't drink all of our bottles last year and took our favorites home with us to enjoy and think about the cruise. Just a thought. I will be easy to spot when the ship leaves port; I'll be the one with the black eye. :D

[shania1627]

nope july 26th anyone on here sailing on this cruise with a dd12? sooooooooo excited!!!!:smooth: ;)

[jeanneg]

After giving it some thought, I came to the conclusion that the deal at the Radisson is just too good to pass up, so we'll also be staying there the night before the cruise. One of the things we really want to do is check out Verandah Man's favorite restaurant, so I'm thinking that if all goes well, we should arrive about 9pm. Is that too late to meet anybody? Hubby will drive us all to the port, then come back with either the shuttle or in a cab.
If he's just one passenger with no luggage will he need a shuttle reservation?

[luv2boys]

I read that you cannot put medications in checked baggage. Is that right? I will carry Nicholas' "important meds" with me in the carry on, but wanted to also bring things like Tylenol, cough meds, Pepto, things like that. Can I not pack those in my suitcase?

What about bottled water? Wanted to pack it (about six bottles) in my suitcase because it will be so heavy to carry in a carry on.

Amy

[gometros]

Steve - I plan to fix that before we cruise. Only problem is, I'll have to come back and beg the tag fairies to update my tag :)

Amy - I don't know what the rules with medication are, but I suggest bringing them on carry on anyway, in case there is any problem with your luggage.

As far as bottled water goes, I've heard that you can pick some up in Key West. Why bog yourself down.

[eye R.N.]

OK I've spent 45 minutes on the phone. First with Tanya who said I could book it if I had gotten my reservations through DCL but since I was part of the AAA "group" I had to ge through them. Next a call to the travel agent giving her Tanya's #. OK I though all set. . . . .nope! The travel agent calls back and said Tanya misunderstood me, they only do group ressies for dinner. Now I know that can't be right since we have them for tea.

This has been frustrating. So it's on to plan B and making sure I am first in line at Palo.

That glass of wine at the Radison poll is looking better every minute.

[gometros]

We booked through DCL. Do you want me to give it a try? Send me the info you have and I'll call Tanya tomorrow.

[AnnaS]

Thanks Wendy and Sjbakerus about the wine info. My dh and I are not big wine drinkers, we do like a glasss here and there (more him than me), we like specialty drinks too. My friend WendyP and I (since we are sitting all together) were wondering if it's worth splitting a package and if they allow you to do this. We will have to see.

[jeanneg]

Denise: I booked through DVC, but called DCL direct for the tea ressie. Maybe they're giving you a hard time because it's a chargeable item whereas the tea is free? I don't know.... One thing I do know is that the staff at DCL is not very consistent. I have never been able to get any sort of an onboard credit from them even though I have qualified in numerous ways. They have always told me that if you pay wholly or partially with points you're ineligible for any further credits, but I know that others on this board have gotten them. It can be very frustrating........

[ablyinpgva]

I say go for both - you have to stand up for what you believe in - even if it means getting clobbered. Just make sure I have had plenty to drink before you take aim.

I am dreaming of the glass of wine - and laying poolside - and well need I say more.

Still no documents:( :confused:

Documents or not - I will be cruising in 20 something days.:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[jeanneg]

After reading all the hype about "Pirates of the Carribean", I'm assuming the premiere will occur while we're onboard. You will have to scoop me up off the theatre floor......... I am madly in love with Johnny Depp! (True, I'm probably old enough to be his mother but everyone needs a fantasy!)

[eye R.N.]

I sent you a PM with the numbers. Good luck.

Jean: I'll be with you at the Pirates movie. I've been waiting for this one for a while. Next is haunted mansion with Eddie Murphey.

[gometros]

Denise - I PMed you back, but if anyone knows this answer, please pipe in. How many people are we trying to make the reservation for?

[eye R.N.]

Here is the list as I have it

John and Shelly
Wendy and Doreen
Denise and Andy
Sandy and Judy
Jesse and Amy
Sue and Jay

I hope I haven't left anyone out.


BTW I called "perfect gift "today they seem wonderful and very accomadating. Hope DH likes his anniversary gift.

[gometros]

I'm on the phone with Jeannette now. It's lucky I had all the room numbers, she's going to try and group us together so we can make the reservation. I will report back soon.

[gometros]

Sorry, guys, I failed you all. I spoke to Jeannette and then to Germain, her supervisor and pleaded our case, but all I got was the party line, "We only take advanced bookings for shore excursions and people in suites for Palo reservations."

And to make matters worse, Jeannette claims that we do not have the High tea reservation either and that they told the travel agent that.

So, we're back to the ressie rush in 22 days. Sorry.

[jeanneg]

This is a classic example of the left hand not knowing what the right is doing. I have a email confirmation from DCL Group Services that our tea reservation is CONFIRMED! If I was a little more computer savy, I'm sure there's a way I could scan and post it. Actually, I can probably forward it to everyone's individual email address if it's on Sandy's list. No time to do it now, but I'll try later. Trust me, our high tea ressie is good and I don't know what she means about talking to the travel agent....I made the ressie directly with DCL.

[wendym]

Thank you everybody for all your hard work - it WILL all come together! I know how aggravating it is when you get different stories. We had to wait 2 months before this cruise was confirmed as DCL weren't willing to give us the $200 stateroom credit for booking on board through our TA - I still won't believe it until I see it.
AnnaS - I am sure you can split the wine package although it would probably be easier for one of you to pay and the other reimburse you.
Thank you again.
Wendy

[sjbakerus]

Jay and I were not planning on doing the brunch at Palo. I'm doing the high tea without Jay.

Anyone interested in the pool questions I had, check out the other post on it.

[joanb]

wendym-we called DCL to find out if we had our stateroom credit--just call the 800 number and tell them your sailing date and stateroom number and they will tell you if you have a credit.
Joan

[eye R.N.]

At this point, if you see a women in a lime green tinkerbell shirt and blue tinkerbell shorts on her way to make Palo's ressie, run don't walk to get out of her way. I am now DETERMINED.

So one more time, who coming with us for brunch?

[joanb]

eyern--Is the brunch that good? Have you been to it? I hate to miss something good, but I know I will probably gain about 10 lbs. on all the other food. Does it cost extra? We paln on eating about 5 meals a day already.

[gometros]

Joan - the brunch is THAT GOOD.

Denise - Judy and I are in. What my to run interference for you as you make your way to Rockin' Bar D? Maybe we can some of the other men to form a wedge in front of you :)

[wendym]

Joan - thanks for the advice. I will do that on Monday.
Mum and I are definitely still up for the brunch and of course you lose weight as you go backwards and forwards to the tables don't you! And carrying your plates full of delicious food must also burn off some calories.:p :p
Wendy

[eye R.N.]

Joan it is "going on a diet now so I can lose 10lbs to gain back 3 at the brunch alone" good. Conk Coolers, lava cake, creme brulee and chocolate soufle will acount for the rest.

The cost is $10 but they start you off with Mimosa's so I figure that's a few bucks right there.

Sandy LOL thanks for the offer but I know the route and I'll be taking the stairs two at time. The smoke trail you see will be me burning up the carpet;)

[joanb]

eyern--I've been on a diet for months just to gain it all back in seven short days. We are going to skip the brunch-I do look forward to the character breakfast heck for the matter I just look forward to some one cooking me breakfast for a change and cleaning it up too!!!!!!!!!!:Pinkbounc

[MinnieMart]

hi all! well it was quick but it was great. to see the kids march down main street was unbelievable and then the next day the band front performed at the dock sage in front of world of disney . it was great. we did some damage $$ in all the shops, sent home some wine glasses!!! now disney has lenox figureines. unfortunalely the old line has been discontinued. except for the 2003 one w/ mickey. we have a curio of mickey and minnie 's my dh got very lucky at the character wharehouse outlet in the belz plaza mall. he wears 3x tall and they had 3 shirts for 9.99 then i get 10% off there so he lucked out. believe it or not there were no good sweatshirts to be found. all the shops seem to have the same things but we had fun buying things. some cute t shirts that you will see me wear on the cruise!!! we stayed at the boardwalk and beachclub, { for 1/2 price} disney store castmamber rate. they bothe were sooooo relaxing. treated ourselves to dinner at the yacthsman steakhouse yum$ . saw all the night shows. it was so hot and they had cold and rain in new hersey. and to think in less than a month we'll be there again!!!! we stay at the grand floridian from the 2nd to the 5 then on to the dcl!!! we came back to lots of ceremony's at the high school and the senior prom we had pictures at our house so its like having a party. a local town parade tomrrow and the band banquet and i'm still ironing our clothes from the band trip!!! i need some organization but there is no time. we got our docs but barely looked at them wel just wanted to touch base with the partyiers on our cruise!!! cocktail on deck 10 !!! sweet dreams lisa

[jeanneg]

Welcome back, Lisa....sounds like your trip was awesome!

Joanb....you are a girl after my own heart - - - if someone is going to prepare , serve AND clean-up after my meals, I'll eat mush and it will taste good to me! I'm also passing on the brunch. I have had a lifelong battle with the bulge and make it a point to never, ever do a buffet. Having all that delicious food just there for the taking is more than I can deal with. Aside from the embarkment lunch and CC, I'll be avoiding buffets like the plague. That way I can save my splurges for the really good stuff like the Palo souffle and Lava cake (which I haven't yet tried but sounds so good!)

Speaking of Palo, what night is everyone planning on going? I've been looking at the menus and plan to reserve for Monday evening. That's assuming we get the LAP rotation and it's our first night in Parrot Cay. I'm thinking that it probably gets more crowded the later in the cruise you reserve so we should have a good shot if we're anywhere near the front of the line. Lord knows I do not want to be anywhere even remotely close to Denise's path!!!

Note for High Tea attendees: I will be forwarding to your personal email addresses the confirmation I received from DCL regarding our ressie. I strongly suggest you each make a copy of it and bring it along on the cruise. I don't think they would reneg on our reservation if we show them the proof. I will forward this to everybody who has signed up for the tea and has their personal email on Sandy's list.

[eye R.N.]

Lisa to you work at TDS? If so which one? We need to get together and talk. My daughter is president of the school choir and yesterday we got the The Scoop (the youth group information, not the TDS newsletter) in the mail, so it looks like they are serious about going.

I agree that anyone who cooks and cleans up deserves my everlasting affection and appreciation :p

[wendym]

Lisa
That sounds an amazing experience for all!
Jeanne, I understand your battle - I am still fighting it and have so many sets of clothes depending on the weight!
Haven't thought what night for Palo's yet but with the change in menu for Parrot Cay we want to try it this time. Last year we thought we would get LAP, being two adults but didn't. Christophe, our head server last year (but was head server in Palos the year before) still remembers me as the lady with the spreadsheet with all the different options for brunch, High Tea and evening meal!
3 weeks to go!
Wendy

[joanb]

ONLY THREE WEEKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[jeanneg]

By now, everyone who signed up for the tea (with the exception of Audrey, whose email I don't have) should have received a forwarded copy of the confirmation DCL sent me. Doesn't seem to be any doubt about it.....we've got the room. I predict there will be mutiny on the ship if they decide not to honor it.
I can't believe we'll all be together in 3 weeks....we've kept this thread going for over 4 months now and as I said before, you're starting to feel like family.

[eye R.N.]

I too understand the battle, since diabetes runs in our family I try to be really good about keeping the weight reasonable, but as I get older it does get harder. The longer I can hold off going on daily drugs the better.

As for Palo's for dinner, I think we are going to try for the first Animators Palate night. We've seen the show and that is the menu that least appeals to us.

Much depends on our request to have Maclean as our head waiter. Our travel agent is not holding out a lot of hope for that to happen. So we may have to try and switch dining assignments after we get on the boat. It is a testament to his good service that all three of the kids are insisting on this.

We've found a dog/house/plant sitter yipee one more thing off the list!

On a completely different note. Happy fathers day to all of our list Dad's.

[jeanneg]

Here's wishing you a very happy Father's Day!!!!!!

[eye R.N.]

Thanks for new tag. you wonderful fairies!!!!

[sbennett]

I thought my wonderful mother was the tag fairy...when my kids were little she used to cut the tags out of their clothes because she didn't want them to get an irritation from the tags...now she's our guardian angel tag fairy, and I have to play tag fairy for their clothes!
:(
Keep the prayers going for our son Corey...he's back in the hospital and off all his anti-depressants because his heart condition started acting up and they're not sure if it's from the meds or it's his heart on it's own....if it's the latter, they may be considering doing a cardia ablation....we have to wait and see, the trip may be up in the air (I hope not....we've been planning this for over a year now)

[gometros]

Gee, I haven't been on the boards for three days and this is all the posts since? You guys are either busy packing or not excited enough.

We're going to try for Tuesday for Palos, with Monday night as a second choice.

Two more weeks from now and we'll be whizzing south through Virginia on the Auto Train.

[jeanneg]

Don't worry, Shelley, it will all be fine. I'll be praying extra hard that things work out for Corey and I'm sure the rest of this board will be pulling for you also. Keep the faith. Lord knows you and your family can really use a vacation.

Sandy: I think the boards were down for quite some time today. I tried several times to access them and couldn't until now.

I am completely packed! (In my mind, that is!). I made a list of every actual outfit I will wear on a day-by-day basis, so I now know precisely what to bring. I've got everything set aside and all I have to do is pack the darn stuff when the time comes. Since I don't plan on paying someone to iron my stuff, I probably won't physically pack until the day before, but at least I know exactly what's going with me. Whew, it's such a relief to know that's accomplished!

Random Question: Any chance there are some euchre-playing couples on our cruise? My husband and I just learned how to play about a year ago and we love it! We belong to a group that meets monthly and I thought it might be fun to bring a deck of cards and stake out a corner of the Promenade Lounge. Let me know if anyone is interested.

[joanb]

jeanneg-don't know the game but love to play cards.but not bridge. Joan

I'm excited, but I'm still trying to get clothes together for all my children and shoes etc. then I shall think about me. perhaps a new wardrobe at this weight.LOL, LOL, LOL.

Joan

[Dis Mama]

sbennett-I'm new to these boards, but my thoughts and my prayers will be with Corey and your family.

joanb-I've lost 36 pounds since the end of January with the Disney Cruise as one goal. I have to shop for a new wardrobe and it is expensive!!! I plan on wearing a 2-piece a couple times for the first time since before having kids even though I'm not quite ready yet (20 more pounds to goal weight). I just hate to have my stomach get all white....Yuck. How much have you lost? Oh...BTW I am doing Weight Watchers, but will not be counting points on the cruise!!!

jeanneg-I'm so jealous that you're getting organized with the wardrobe thing!!!!

[joanb]

Dis Mama-I'm proud you have done so well on your diet-I grew p in Northern California-now just a southern girl!

[joanb]

jeanneg- I looked euchre and found hat there were several variation-which do you play? I kind of followed the rules on one web site but got lost afterthe first 5 tricks. Joan

[Dis Mama]

Guess I shouldn't even be discussing weight.....it's the Disney Cruise!!!!

[gometros]

DIS Mama - Good for you, I'm so envious. I really tried. Truly I did. I just hope I'm more successful in my trip planning :)

Sue - sorry I didn't say so sooner, but here's hoping everything works out (and I know it will).

[wendym]

Yippee - our cruise documents finally arrived - makes it seem all the closer.
Sue, we will keep you all in our prayers - you deserve all the pixie dust you can get.
Jeanne, sorry have never heard of euchre. I'll ask mum about it.
Having a look at the menu's again and I think we will try for Tuesday for Palo's.
Less than 1 teaching week to go:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
Wendym

[jeanneg]

Congratulations, DisMama, on your successful weight loss. I'll be wearing a 2-piece also: maillot and cover-up!!!!!! I really tried to take it off for the cruise, but it just didn't happen. I'm fifty now - I don't have to make any excuses if I don't measure up (or down, as the case may be) to anybody's expectations. I never let anything interfere with having a good time and I never, ever take myself too seriously! Life is way too short for that.

Joanb: We were originally taught the 6-card version, but some other couples preferred the 5-card (more standard) version, so the group switched over to that one. We can play both versions although we're not all that good at either!

About the packing: I just want to clarify that I'm not really all that organized. I just have a passion for packing light and if I can plan out exactly what I'll be wearing, I won't have to burden myself down with clothing I'll never use.

[joanb]

jeanneg--I love packing light, but don't know how for this trip and it is making me crazy. I have traved with 3 children in two duffle bags for a week--not going to happen this time.

I'll read more on the game--I'm know to be a mean uno player.

I'm not 50 yet, but the weight loss (gain)thing is hard to understand-I'll continue to excercise at least I'll be in shape whatever shape I take. Joan

[eye R.N.]

Sending lots of Pixie dust and prayers.


Dis Mamma, you go girl. Wear that two piece!! I am taking a 12 day vacation from the diet and plan to enjoy every good thing (in moderation) that the cruise has to offer.

Jeanne, you are a wonder. In my next life I want to be half as organized as you. I can't figure out how to pack lite for myself let alone three kids and a husband. Too many variables for this trip, the dining rotation has me stumped. After the lifeboat drill will our clothes be so sticky that we'll need to change for dinner? We can do casual at Luminaires but it seems out of place somehow. Tea and brunch have me wondering too. Is a skort too casual? Mexican night, I don't have a clue for that one. Then there are the two days drive down and three days at WDW, which will be hot hot hot. I am saving the plastic bags from the drycleaners for the dresses and suits, it really cut down on the ironing last trip.

[ablyinpgva]

All of you make me feel so unorganized. I have basically started a pile. I have made a list. But I cant imagine actually putting this pile into bags and living off it for 10 days. I live in VA - so maybe one of the organized cruisers from Jersey could swing by my house on their way to Florida to get me all packed and organized. Just a thought -

Only 17 days to go - I guess I better get busy.

As far as weight loss - I cant bear to think about it - I am trying to drop a few pounds, but at the last minute really.

Good luck to all.

[luv2boys]

My thoughts will be with Corey as well.

Nicholas has his MRI tomorrow morning. We spent the day at St. Jude today having a several things checked up on and everything was perfectly fine for him. Doctor told him to have a great time. Not experiencing any symptoms so expect the MRI to be the same as three months ago. Of course, I always hope for shrinkage.

I'll let you know how everything goes tomorrow. Have to get up at 4:30 a.m. so will probably come home and crash for a while.

Amy

[sjbakerus]

I posted some info on fireworks in Cocoa beach. Check it out if your interested. Basically, get the Friday paper and check out the TGIF section.

Also, I called the Raddison about their pool policy. There is a bar at the pool. They are not opposed to food and drink around the pool, but no glass. Typical policy... pool hours 8AM-10:30PM.

Does anyone know the CEO of AAA? I need to make some complaints!! No documents yet.

I can't believe we're only 2 weeks from leaving for Fla!!!:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

One more item of interest. Disney cruise line says no height requirement on the kids slide.

[luv2boys]

Hi everybody!!

Nicholas' MRI was fine so it looks like nothing will stop us from making the trip. Yea!!!

So who all is going to be at the Radisson? We will be there the third and fourth.

Eye R.N. - How will I know if you were able to make the brunch ressies? Will they send something to my room? I'm hoping I will meet up with everyone at the Sailaway Party (deck 10 right?), but I've read several posts about people missing each other.

See you all soon!!!

Amy

[jeanneg]

Amy: Glad to hear everything is looking good for Nicholas!

I missed everyone. I hadn't been able to get on the boards for about 3 days and started to go into withdrawal!

Sue and I had the opportunity to meet already. Good news: we be party people!!!! On that note, I hope to meet up with some of you at the Radisson, but we may not be arriving until about 9 or 10pm. on the 4th. I'll bring wine, plastic cups and whatever snacks we don't finish during the ride down! Then we can all stagger onto the ship the next day and meet up with the rest of the revelers! Just a little more than 2 weeks to go!

[ashleydoc]

My name is Ashley and i am going with my wife Karen and my 18 year old son Gary.We are from London England and are DVC members.This is our second disney cruise and we are in cabin 6574.After the cruise we are staying at OKW for 10 days.

Cant wait

[AnnaS]

Okay, I apologize fo not being able to keep up, Nicholas - shrinkage, MRIs? and prayers for Nicholars - I hope all is okay and will be definitely wishing them the best.

ashleydoc - welcome to this thread - quite a crowd here. We will also be staying at OKW after our cruise but only for four days :( - we cannot wait, our first time home since becoming dvc members back in 10/00.

I would call AAA about those cruise documents.

[sbennett]

Is anyone else having problems finding the "over the door clear shoe organizer" for the bathrooms ? I've tried homegoods and lillian vernon and some local stores with out success......help!!!

[eye R.N.]

First, I am sooo happy for Nicholas. Amy I know you must be doing cartwheels.

Now has anyone heard about Corey?

Ashley, welcome to our little party. There are quite a number of teens here so your son can feel right at home.

Brunch. I am taking down the list with room numbers so expect a note from me on your little fishy note holder when I know what time on Monday that we are meeting. I will be off the boards for vacation on July2nd so if anyone wants to join us let me know by then.

Over the door shoe holders. Our K-mart has a bunch, let me know if you want me to pick up one for you.

Jeanne, looks like we are going to be late at the Radisson too, but I'll head straight for the pool to at least say hi and have that long awaited glass of wine.

We have AAA to and no doc's here yet either. Maybe that mean we are both going to be upgraded (a girl can dream can't she:p )

We just unexpectedly got new insurance cards from Aetna I wonder if this is good thing, Oh well one less thing I have to search for.

[joanb]

I just got off the phone with AAA and they still do not have documents!!!!!!!!! Where are they???????????????

For those having trouble getting on the site this week...go to your last week s history and pick up the link. Worked for me.

Joan

[sbennett]

Denise
Thanks for asking about Corey...he's still in the hospital but hopefully will be released over the weekend or beginning of the week. Psychiatrist says shouldn't be any problem with him going on the cruise/vacation....from her lips to God's ears! They're still adjusting the meds to figure out which one is affecting his heart condition, they've narrowed it down...so we're not sure about his having to have the cardiac ablation done (it'll wait until after the cruise/vacation with no problem) as a matter of fact he doesn't have an appt with his cardiologist until 7/25. We go and see him daily 120 mile round trip...we're exhausted and will be MORE than ready for the vacation, of course with all the traveling back and forth I haven't gotten things 100% or even 50% organized for packing....plus we have to find the keys for the car top carrier!
I never looked in KMart, but Walmart didn't have them....guess I'll have to make another shopping trip. Thanks.
We'll be at the Radisson on the 4th too....see you there?

[gometros]

Amy - great news about Nicholas.

Ashley - welcome aboard (that welcome only applies as long as your aren't a Gunner supporter :). Yes, there are plenty of teens in our little group. If that's any indication of the overall cruise population, our kids will all have a great time. If you want to see who else from these boards are sailing with you, check out

As far as notifying about the brunh, I'm pretty sure that I have the room numbers for everyone that indicated they want to join us.
The DIS Cruise List (http://www.canettifamily.com/July%205th%20DIS%20Cruise%20List.doc)

[jeanneg]

It's not too late to join the party!!!!!I look forward to meeting you.

Shelley: We're all pulling for Corey. Lord knows you definitely deserve a vacation! Keep the faith....it will happen.
as for the OTDSH, I got mine last time at K-Mart for under $5. I recently went back and all they had was an expensive Martha Stewart version for about $12. Try Target....last time I checked they were about $7. The Dollar Tree near me has smaller ones for a dollar, but they are UGLY! They're also not clear so it would be hard to see small stuff inside. You'll probably be able to spot one in one of those dollar shops that have some higher priced merchandise.....I think Dollar General does that.

[Mickbee]

tick tock tick tock.... it's getting close but NO DOCS!!!!


Have any DVC memebrs received their docs yet?


I called DVC last week and had a very testy MS snap at me for asking (sort of like kicking a happy puppy). Sort of funny because another MS told me a week earlier the we would have them by the three week mark and all of our requests would be in the system by then too. Last year we had the docs wayyyy before now.

If you see someone climbing the side of the Magic in a Spiderman suit the day we sail, that is me and it would be a pretty good hint that our docs still haven't arrived! ;)

Are there still seats in the group for Palo's brunch?

Have fun,
Steve

[jeanneg]

Steve: We booked using DVC points and received our documents on June 9th.....almost 4 wks. prior. I'd be worried, too. Maybe you should call again and ask to speak with a supervisor.

[Dis Mama]

Great news about Corey and Nicholas!!! A wonderful vacation is in store for all of you :)

sbennett-did you ever get the first time cruiser credit? I e-mailed you, but I never heard back.

QUESTION: With the large party I am going with I know that I will not be able to meet you all for the brunch. However, have you planned other little get togethers that I could possibly attend? We are not at The Raddisson, we are staying at Port Orleans Riverside.

Anyone else getting overwhelmed with the idea of packing? I got that thread that summarized all the tips (so helpful), but I am feeling a bit anxious as a first time cruiser.

[Mickbee]

DVC Members, if you HAVE NOT received your cruise docs yet, CALL!!!

They said they attempted to send mine out, screwed up the address and never attempted to redeliver. They said they would send them out today or Monday standard UPS ground. At best, this will leave us two business days to receive our documentation. The package requires a signature so someone must be there to wait for it.

Update: DCL reluctantly changed the shipping to standard overnight. It will arrive on Monday...

Moral of the story: If you call one time and receive conflicting information/lazy MS person, call back and speak with someone else. If I had not followed up (thanks Jeanne) or docs would not have EVER arrived. gulp...

Anyway, back on course and ready to sail!!!
:bounce: :bounce:

[gometros]

The package requires a signature so someone must be there to wait for it.

Requires a signature? When I received my docs, the UPS guy just left the package at my side door and didn't even check to see if I was home. I know, because I was on the computer (on the boards as a matter of fact) and heard the truck pull up.

Dis Mama - We haven't planned anything other than the meet at the sail-a-way party. But, you'll know who we are. we'll be the wild and crazy folk taking over the dance floor at Rockin Bar D' or making happy noise at the front of the boarding line or the crazy people trying to get on the WWTBAM panel :D

Btw, you'll be able to find my family, since on embarkation day we'll be wearing our matching red t-shirts that say DVC Online. Something we got from the old AOL DVC group.

[jeanneg]

Hey, Sandy, are your kids wearing those t-shirts willingly or do you have to bribe them BIG bucks?!?!? Mine won't even wear the Mickey name tags!

DisMama: Please be sure to drop by the sailaway party even if it's just for a few minutes. I understand you've got a whole other itinerary with your own group, but we all need to put names and faces together.

PamA, JackP, and DaveP: Where have you guys been? It's been so quiet from you. Are you still sailing with us and are you still following the boards? We hope you'll be coming to the sailaway party as well. Drop us a line and let us know that all is well.

Who's leaving first? Anybody heading out next week?

[AnnaS]

Dismama -where are these packing tips? I hate packing, what's worse is coming home to unpack.

I don't think that my sons will be wearing tags. My daughter will.

Yes, we paid cash and points and received our documents about a week ago and did sign for them via ups.

Ribbon and mickey tags ready to go.

Lot's to do before leaving, hard to keep up with boards especially now that kids are home from school.

[gometros]

Jeanne - We've done it before, but now they're older, so I hope I don't get any resistance. But, I'm not shy of blackmailing them to wear the shirts.

[luv2boys]

We were leaving on Saturday, the 28th, but now DH wants to leave on Friday and try to get to Chattanooga.

I didn't have to sign for my docs either.

Amy

[wendym]

Hi all
Away for 2 nights and I have missed a lot! Sorry about that but been away at a conference for school. Delighted to hear the more positive news about the boys. Glad the documents are arriving. We leave next Thursday but the airline has just phoned to tell us that they have changed the flight time - we leave 2 hours earlier leaving us with a 5 hour lay over in Heathrow, they are offering us access to the business class lounge but I am not happy at the late notice. Unfortunately I was out when they phoned - it means we have to leave from Edinburgh at 6.30am and don't arrive in Orlando till 22.40 their time -we will be shattered! But I shouldn't complain as we will be on vacation:bounce: :bounce:
We will see you all at the meet but I am sure I will see some of you in the line to board - we will be there early!
Wendym

[ablyinpgva]

I had to seek them out in Richmond, I couldnt wait any longer. I called and tracked down my documents - I finally have them in.
I went to the AAA headquarters and picked them up - they said we would not get them before Tuesday.



I thought we were in Cabin 6048, in fact that is my receipt, but my documents are for cabin 6056 (right by the elevator). I suppose I can easily win my case, being that it is on my documents, right???

I will deal with it on Saturday if the travel agent is in or on Monday. I am not so sure it is even worth the battle?? My only concern is being near the elevator. How noisey will it be??

I havent had any free time to keep up with everyones notes - I will catch up tonight after my walk.
:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :confused:

[AOPI57]

Haven"t been on the boards in about a week- it's good to be back. We're redoing our bathroom and the contractors are taking longer than they thought - it was supposed to be done last weekend and they're still here! I haven't beenable to start packing yet- they're blocking my hallway- i think i'm starting to panic!
Dismama - congratulations on the weight loss.I find it gets ahrder and harder. I keep trying!

[CarolJean]

Yeah! Ifinally got activated! I've bee n reading the DIS for months and trying to reply for a couple weeks.
Hello, Me my DH, DS(10), DD(almost6), and DD(3 on the 4th of July) will be sailing with you on the 5th of July. We will also be at the Radisson in P.C. the 4th. Can't wait to meet all of you!

[sbennett]

Carol Jean welcome to the group....See you at the Radisson!

[Dis Mama]

Welcome CarolJean!!! I have a DD who is 5 and a DS who is turning 3 July 2nd. How do we top these birthdays? We're actually not going for his birthday, but I have to make sure neither of the kids think we are either so their expectations don't stay that high :)

July 13th is our 7 year anniversary. So on the ship we will be doing a b-day cake for my son and an anniversary cake for us.

[eye R.N.]

At this point it looks like we will be taking up a good bit of deck 10 for the welcome party.

I hate to ask this, but what do we do if it rains?

It looks like one kid's carry on will mostly be taken up with the new Harry Potter book. 870 pages!!!!! No wonder it took so long to write.

I think I'll take the bull by the horns and call AAA today. If they change our rooms I have some phone calls to make. Don't want DH's anniversary present going to the wrong room.

[AnnaS]

Welcome to ths thread CarolJean. You have some reading and catching up to do. Looking forward to seeing some green ribbons at the Radisson and mickey tags at the sailaway party.

Sandy - have you updated the cruise list. What number are we u to now?:)

[jeanneg]

What happens to the ship's cast-off celebration if it rains? Anybody know? I guess we could could all take shelter at ESPN if that happens. We have to just keep thinking positively.....it's gonna be bright, beautiful and SUNNY!!!!!!!!!

I didn't count the individuals, but I think we're now 23 families....WOW!!!!!! ( And we're still missing first names for a few of them.)

[joanb]

TWO WEEKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

eyern-It is not going to rain!!!!!!!!!!!!

Still no docs-AAA say this all very normal-guess we will all be sitting apart on the airplane out of Roanoke (we can't get seat asignments until our docs arrive)-the planes are so small and our family is a little larger than some.

Joan

[ablyinpgva]

I am thinking to have everyone that is staying at the Raddisson to come poolside on Friday evening if they like.

Sue said she checked with the hotel regarding alcoholic beverages poolside - they have a poolside bar - sound like it will all be fine.

I will see if my kids will make a poster with our thread title or something to say "Hey here we are"

Only two weeks till we set sail.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[AOPI57]

Welcome Carol Jean! Can"t wait to meet everyone at the Radisson and sail away party. Jeaane- Our last cruise it rained for the sailaway party. Everything was moved to Studi Sea which got pretty crowded. WE went and sat on deck 9 or 10- I don't remember It's under cover there-so you don't get wet.

[luv2boys]

Everyone must be busy packing!! Just wanting to say HI! Gotta get back to my packing and cutting the grass one last time before we leave.

Amy

[gometros]

Welcome aboard Carol. Looks like we're up to 96 people. Not bad at all.

IT'S NOT GOING TO RAIN!

I figure it's rained so much in the northeast, it has to be sunny and warm somewhere, so why not Florida? Besides, even if it does, so what? Everyone knows Florida rains are short and the sun comes out right away.

We're into single digits for heading down. Clothes are starting to pile up on the couch (our gathering place) and we're getting excited. I'm driving everyone crazy by saying things like "at this time in a week we'll be eating at Chef Mickey's" :)

Don't know if Harry will have to travel with us, since Elana is already up to page 150 and I'm close behind.

[CarolJean]

Thanks for the warm welcome! We were thinking of getting a b-day cake for DD's 3rd on the 4th. Would any of you fine folks care to sing "Happy Birthday" to a 3yo in exchange for a piece? Also was hoping to be able to see some fireworks from the hotel (or very close by). I'll read back a few pages to see if anyone has already covered this subject. Have docs, will travel!

[gometros]

Hey, if there's any left over, save me a piece! I'm afraid I won't have enough to eat on the cruise :teeth:

[AnnaS]

Luggage down from attic - definitely need to purchase one more. Now the smallest piece is too small for my daughter. Half of her clothes are out and ready to pack.

CarolJean - we should spend sometime by the pool at the radisson this time - would love to sing happy 3rd birthday.

Not sure if we are having dinner at the hotel - my kids seem to remember a pizza place nearby (they will not be having pizza for a while after that - we shall see).

Getting very depressed here with all the rain. Unbelievabe wet weather here.:(

[CarolJean]

jeanneg: My DH and I are serious euchre players! We've been in the same group for about 5 years. Let's plan a time to play when we meet onboard(have to plan ahead as my DD didn't take to the potty as I had hoped, so must make ressies at flounders for any activity that requires both eyes and more than half my attention).
Hope we have a good turnout at the Rad. pool. Am ordering a cake for 50-60! Didn't see any fireworks info. How does one go about finding that sort of thing out?

[jeanneg]

CarolJean: Now you have me scared! If you and DH are "serious" players, hubby and I may not be in your league!!!!! Recall I mentioned that we've only been playing for about a year. We both tend to "talk out" our moves to avoid making blunders! Do you play the 5 or 6-card version? Do you "hang the dealer?" In any event, if you don't mind playing with novices, we're certainly up for it. I'll bring my Sadam Hussein deck!
We'll be honored to sing "Happy Birthday" to your little girl....although I'm thinking that when mine were that age having 50 strangers singing to them would certainly send them screaming in terror! If we push it, I think we can arrive about 9pm.
I'm planning to bring a 1.5 litre bottle of wine to the pool. Will that be OK or (since they have their own bar) not allowed? I can't bring an open bottle on the ship, so all you good people will have to help us out!

[ablyinpgva]

As far as the Radisson with bringing your own alcohol to the pool, I am sure no glass bottles are allowed, but if you pour your own in your room and then bring it poolside, what can they say?

We have found some real big mistakes with our cruise documents, like no one (of us eight) have the right home address and none of the addresses are the same???:confused: Then not to mention - my room assignment does not match my receipt or reservation?:confused:

I guess I will be on the phone with AAA all day Monday. Their rational for the documents being delayed was so that they could make sure there were no mistakes!:confused:

I cant say I am at all impressed at this point - I am sure it is all AAA mistakes - we have a track record!!

Has anyone gotten a different room than they reserved?

Even with the confusion, still very excited and ready to go!!
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[wendym]

Boy I wish we were going to be at the Radisson! I hope your daughter has a wonderful birthday, CarolJean.
I think there is fireworks from Cocoa Beach pier and/or Ron Jons. I think we are planning to go to the pier for a while.
Wendy
(Only 3.5 school days to go!)

[sbennett]

Carol Jean - The Bennetts will be honored to sing to your daughter, our son Kristofer will be celebrating his 10th on the cruise on 7/10. My husband's an elementary vocal music teacher and director of music at one of the churches here in town, so he's always ready. We met while we both were singing a the Choral Society of the Hamptons.

Our daughter would always cry when anyone sang Happy Birthday when she was that age...really gave us a complex!!

Ablyinpgva...sorry to hear about your documents, I'm sure DCL will straighten things out if AAA doesn't.:confused:

[sjbakerus]

I posted a separate post on fireworks at Port Canaveral (aka Cocoa beach). Basically pick up a Friday paper when you get in town to get the whole story. There are fireworks at Shephards Park near Ron Jon's beginning at 9PM. At Cocoa Village they have festivities beginning at 3P with fireworks late.
As far as being able to see the shows from the Radisson, I don't know the distance.

Audrey brought our docs to us today. Interestingly, my son lives in TX and I live in MI. My husband and daughter have a postal code that doesn't match anything. Audrey and I decided that we should travel to those addresses and say we live there according to Disney. :teeth:

Does anyone know if the first aid onboard carries a fee?

[joanb]

I know you can get a bandaid for free at gueat sevices -think that would be deck 4-....I think they charge if you go to the clinic.
does that help?:D

I can't even begin to think about packing. I have two children leaving for camp in the morning for the week and I'm having a hard time getting them together.:(

I plan on calling AAA in the morning--this is our third cruise with them and the other two went smoothly. this is the latest we have ever waited for docs. with all the crazy addresses on other perhaps one of you has my docs??????????? Could it be?????????:confused:
Joan

[luv2boys]

Our docs had the wrong address too. We got them though. I called DVC who called DCL and they said the manifest would be correct and not to worry about it.

Amy

[jeanneg]

assuming nobody's a wine "snob", I'll just bring the kind that comes in a box! But you have to PROMISE to drink it!

Sorry to hear about all the confusion with AAA. We used them once for a trip to Europe and I was very unhappy with some of the things they did. We have never used them again as a travel agent.

Shelley: I'm so glad you and your family can sing well. You can drown out me and mine! None of us can sing worth a dime! My daughter is the absolute WORST, but she thinks she's the next Celine Dion. Seriously, she makes all those American Idol rejects look pretty good! Poor CarolJean's daughter.....she has no idea what's in store for her!!!!!

[sjbakerus]

We've traveled using AAA before and not had any problems. Must be that this is a MidAtlantic AAA Member Appreciation cruise.:rolleyes:

My daughter really likes these things. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[ashleydoc]

Well we are now in the middle of packing.DW does all the serious stuff like clothes,and I do the technical side like Cameras ,video,documents etc .Agonised over formal clothes but can only fit in sports Jackets and slacks no Tuxedos.

Also Flying over from the Uk they only allow 6KGS (about 14 pounds for hand luggage can you believe this),so cant take many breakable items.

I have found an old letter from the Castaway CLub from 2000 when we last cruised,is there any advantage to this is there anything we should do about this as we seem to be members.

Re: Meeting up

Dont know what mickey heads are but will get some lime green ribbons.Look forward to meeting you all.

Does anyone know anything about the talent show which i think is on one night ,is this only for singers or any other musicians etc.Is it like a Kareoke


Ashley

[wendym]

Ashley
I am sure I have got some of the mickeyheads that Jeanne was kind enough to send me. If you pm me your address I will post them on. Definitely let DCL know you have crusied before as you should get a towel and some pins ar gifts and an invitation to the Castaway Club party.
Wendy
PS We still haven't received our tickets (got the cruise documents though) and we fly friday morning!!!

[CarolJean]

Thanks all! Don't worry about vocal abilities. What we lack in talent we are sure to make up for in drunken(re: wine) enthusiasm. So happy to hear there will be someone there to at least give pitches so we don't all strain something singing too high! Cake and wine; the breakfast(and bedtime snack)of champions! Happy to hear about fireworks possibilities. I guess drought conditions are't a concern now.
jeanneg: When I say "serious" I mean "seriously love" to play. Once again that talent vs. enthusiasm thing applies! Maybe I shouldn't have admitted to playing for 5 years, we may only embarrass ourselves! We play 5 card and we do "stick the dealer". We'll play any way you prefer, though as long as you will teach us. Can't wait to get outta here! Leaving on the 2nd to spend some quality time at the M.K. before sailing. See you at the party(s)!

[jeanneg]

OK, I just visited my orthodontist today and did NOT receive the good news I had been anticipating. It's sad, but I will still be wearing my full metal jacket on the cruise. What makes it even worse is that my kids are rolling on the floor in hysterics. (Rodney Dangerfield, you get WAY MORE respect than I do!!)

If you had been the proverbial fly on the wall at our home during the past several months, you would have been privy to conversations that went something like this:

"So, Mom, when are you going to tell all your online Disney friends that you have BRACES?"

" Not to worry, my Sweet Ones.....by the time we set sail, my braces will be gone and all that anybody will see will be my perfectly straight teeth."

"Yeah, right , Mom. What is this DD thing I keep seeing? Does that mean Disney Dork? Cuz that's what you are. No, no we take it back....you're a DDWB. That's a Disney Dork With Braces! How humiliating is that, Mom."

Then after I hit the big 5-0, it only got worse:
" Not only are you a DDWB, you're an ODDWB....an OLD Disney Dork With Braces! Promise us we won't have to be seen with you, Mom"

OK, so there you have it. This is what I have to deal with every day. I just may finish off the entire box of wine myself........

[sbennett]

Jeanneg - You are soooo funny....can't wait to meet you....kids can be cruel (especially your own!):Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[eye R.N.]

and tell them we love you for who you are. Old "Dorks" got past the "you are what you look like thing long ago."

Since I drink box wine at home, there are no problems here. I'll see if I can find some plastic wine glasses.

Now if I can just convince DS habitat group to pack up early so we can get to the Radison to sing happy birthday and watch fireworks.

[gometros]

Jeanne - don't worry about the braces. We can always use them to boost reception of our cell phones :teeth:

Seriosuly, my kids never cease reminding us of how OLD we are. They love to walk around my back and point out all the grey hairs and thin areas. That's okay, we can tell them if they are embarrassed to be around us, we could always cruise by OURSELVES.

I'm almost tempted to drive to the port the night before, sounds like some party you guys are planning. I just don't think I want to give up my Jiko resrvation though.

One week from today, we'll be boarding the autotrain bound for sunny F-L-A!!!

[jeanneg]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gometros
[B]Jeanne - don't worry about the braces. We can always use them to boost reception of our cell phones :teeth:


If you're gonna make comments like that I won't give you any of my wine!!!!!!

[gometros]

Sorry, couldn't resist :)

I'll behave now.

[jeanneg]

OK, I'll reinstate your wine-drinking privileges!

BTW, I thought you guys were also staying at the Radisson the night before. If not, will you still be in Animal Kingdom? Are you parking at the port?

[gometros]

No, we're staying at AKL the night of the 4th. I plan to leave Saturday morning no later than 10:00 to head to port and will be leaving my car at the port.

[eye R.N.]

Might sure they check out the night tracking at the Rock. The CM's come out with a pair of night vision binocualrs. DS thought it was the best part of our stay.

[ablyinpgva]

I love checking the boards now, we are all getting wound up!!

I am working on the cabin # thing. There initial answer was that there were no other cabins - at all- on the ship! My answer - find one or get the hammer and nails!!! They said they would look at something different - and get back to me by tomorrow morning.

I am officially looking for a new travel ageny!

Boxed wine! Works perfectly for me. After my day today - I may have to dig something out for my nerves. My youngest had her CT scan on her knees - No surprises - but still no good news. But to be honest - in the whole scheme of things - if Her knees are the worst of my worries - I am very blessed. I am just exhausted from the day - I need to go back to work tomorrow and get some rest.

I keep thinking of one or two more little things we need to get before we go. If I could only be as organized and prepared as my private cruise guide - Sue Baker! But you know what they say "opposites attract"! And thank God they do!!

Eight more days and a wake before we hit the road!!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[jeanneg]

Did somebody die?

[ablyinpgva]

Eight more days and a wake up - old military version of counting down those less than desirable tour of duties - instead of counting the day you leave you count it as a "wake up".

Sue gave me a hard time about that one too.:earseek:

I will do anything now to make it seem closer!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[sjbakerus]

Audrey thinks so highly of my organizational skills... I had to buy more folders to put in my binder and more zipper pockets to keep all the luggage tags and other crap. When you see me, I'll be the one with the rolling file cabinet with everything alphabatized. :teeth:

I have my papers in order but I still haven't packed!:eek:

[jeanneg]

Well, dang it, yer learn sumpin' new everyday! (I guess you can tell.... I don't got no military bones in my body!)

[AnnaS]

sjbakerus - I had to laugh when I read your post about the filing cabinet. I usually pack the whole house:D

My papers are in order too = I have so many sections, air, one day car rental, 4 day car rental, hotel stay, cruise stay, hotel stay, cruise list ( I should print out a new one), all the extra's list, birth documents. I start out so organized but after searching for first item, I seem to mess everything up. We won't talk about clothes. I promise to pack light this time. I can't believe it's almost here. I have so many last minute things to do, it will be here before I know it.:)

[EPCOTgrl1]

Originally posted by gometros
No, we're staying at AKL the night of the 4th. I plan to leave Saturday morning no later than 10:00 to head to port and will be leaving my car at the port.

I love that place... make sure you go out late at night to see the animals. It is really cool. One night i sat out there with on of my friends and we had a blast!

[jeanneg]

I just realized that tomorrow will be Wendy and Doreen's last day at home before they depart for a grueling (29 hr?)day of travel.

Bye, bye, Wendy. Have a safe and comfortable trip. We will miss you very much on these boards, but the good news is that soon we'll all be meeting in person. Have a blast at WDW, and remember to save some of your strength for the serious partying we'll be doing on the ship!

See you soon!

Jeanne

[gometros]

Thanks for the info on The Rock. I'll be sure to check it out.

One more week and we'll be in WDW!

[gometros]

Btw, I found two more July 5th cruisers lurking on the boards and sent them an invitation to come over here and introduce themselves. Screen names are cdgmom and trishy

[wendym]

Jeanne
Thank you for your kind message. It will be very strange not looking up this thread a couple of times a day but I have promised Mum that I am doing nothing work related or computer related once we are off - she thinks I need a break! Tonight is a retirement party for a member of staff who has been at the school for 50 years as a pupil and teacher, tomorrow prizegiving and then freedom!
I am looking forward to serious partying - Mum was just saying how much she was looking forward to the cruise and meeting you all. Thankfully the flight tickets finally arrived this morning so she is a bit calmer.
Thank you all and looking forward to meeting you either in line or on deck 10.
Wendym

[ablyinpgva]

I hope goes well and safe!! I look forward to meeting you on deck 10!!

Enjoy WDW!

[sbennett]

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc
We leave a week from today....sooo much to do before then, I did get the over the door shoe rack at KMart for $8.99 and it's even a Martha Stewart one!!
Do you think Martha actually uses some of the things her name is on???? I just can't picture her scrubbing toilets or showers....she has a house here in East Hampton and we've had some "Martha spottings" walking her dogs...she has gardeners doing her gardening so who's she trying to fool???:smooth:

[trishy]

To GOMETROS: http://ourworld.cs.com/larjac2002/spy.gif
someone's been spying :cool:

I've been following this thread (of course!) but I haven't "checked in" because we're travelling with some folks and I probably wouldn't have time to join in any DIS'r games (sorry, sounds like the rudolph song - got Xmas on my mind right now :p ). Anyway, I'm going to try to take a peek at your sail-away party if I can get away from the group. Tried to locate the Lime green Mickey paint sample, but my local Home Depot hasn't been able to keep those in stock for some reason :jester: . Don't think it's a popular kid's room color either... :teeth:
Happy travelling - we leave on the 28th. Party time... http://ourworld.cs.com/larjac2002/rockav.gif http://ourworld.cs.com/larjac2002/party.gif http://ourworld.cs.com/larjac2002/rockav.gif

[jeanneg]

Shame on you for being such a voyeur!! (Are you with joanb's group from San Diego?) Do try to stop by on deck 10 if you possibly can. This way all the DISers will recognize one another if we end up doing activities together later on.

I'm curious about your icon......is it an alien coming out of a toilet bowl? Please explain!

[trishy]

http://ourworld.cs.com/larjac2002/stickouttongue.gif

It's a lava lamp! Too funny, a toilet bowl! http://ourworld.cs.com/larjac2002/toilet.gif

Not a voyeur, prefer the term "lurker" - with a San Diego crowd, but not the same ones. Mine looks like this http://ourworld.cs.com/larjac2002/oldpeople.gif

Taking some dear "old" friends on their first ever cruise.

[gometros]

Trishy - that is too funny. Nah, I haven't been spying, just drumming up business, I was motivated to beat the Nov. 8th group. (love your icons, btw)

I just saw a thread from the current western and they've changed the rotation again. I have a request for when we book the brunch - if we can make it as late as possible, that would be great. Since we're bound tro have LAPLAPA, that means our character breakfast will be Monday morning at 8:15. So I want to make sure I go to Palos hungry :)

I also have some good news. I'll be sailing with a clear concious. I've been working on a deal for close to two months now and I just got off of the phone with the recruiter and he says we're 97 percent there. Just some dotting of 'i's and crosssing of 't's, but he's sending me the contract this afternoon. That is a big weight off of my shoulders.

[wendym]

Congratulations about the job - that is wonderful news for you!
Just got through prize giving - 2 hours inside on the hottest day of the year. Just an inservice morning tomorrow to go!!!
Wendy

[sbennett]

Wendy... my husband's counting down the time too...he's a teacher too (music) has 6th grade graduation tonight and moving up day tomorrow and then pack up more stuff on Friday and he's done. (then boy do I have a list for him to do before we leave next Wednesday!!!) Safe trip to USA See you soon.

Sandy... congratulations on the job prospect...hope you get what you want and deserve for all your experience.

Does it seem possible that in 10 days we're on the ship????
:jester: :jester: :jester: :jester: :jester: :earsgirl: :earsboy: :earsboy: :earsboy: :earsgirl: :wave:

[jeanneg]

Now that you mentioned it, I can see the lava lamp.....but it still looks more like an alien coming out of a toilet bowl to me! I LOVE your traveling companions......put braces on that old lady and she could be my twin!

Sandy: Congratulations on your new job prospect. I bet you'll really be able to enjoy yourself now you know that you'll be coming back to something definite. I applaud you for keeping your spirits up so well throughout the ordeal. Now you'll really have reason to celebate, which reminds me......I picked up the boxed wine today and it's FIVE FREAKIN' LITRES!!!!!! When they post the embarkment photos in Shutters you'll be able to tell who stayed at the Radisson by the glazed over look in their eyes!!!!! (Are you sure you guys don't wanna do Jiko early and come down and join us?)

[sbennett]

Is is 5 liters of red wine or white wine? :tongue: :tongue: :earseek:

[Dis Mama]

Hey-I've got the big party of 14 from San Diego. Does joanb also have a party from San Diego?

Trishy where are you located in San Diego? Send me a PM if you want.

I'm still here reading all of the posts and you all are hilarious!! Just bought a portable steamer from the Del Mar Fair. Tried it at home to make sure there was no gimmick. It works great!!! Less worries for the packing (wrinkling)!!!!

BTW-my large family party all make fun of me and call me "DisMama", but they love all the info I bring back to them.

Lisa (Room 7532)

[gometros]

Just bought a portable steamer from the Del Mar Fair. Tried it at home to make sure there was no gimmick. It works great!!! [/B]

Okay, who's bringing the clams?

[Dis Mama]

:jester: :jester: :jester: :jester: :jester: :jester: :jester: :jester:

I can't keep up with your wit, Sandy!!!!!

[jeanneg]

Clams?.....I prefer lobster myself!

Sorry, DisMama, I got you mixed up with Joanb........you're the one I was thinking of when I wrote that comment to "Toilet Bowl" Trishy. (No, I haven't started drinking the wine, I'm just punchy cuz the cruise is getting so CLOSE!)

Shelley: I chose white (even though I myself prefer red) because I know some people get a headache from red wine. That way, if there's any left, we can get some OJ and make imitation mimosas to drink before we get to the port.

[joanb]

Hey--were not from san diego--we are from virginia and jsut our family, me, DH and 4 children. And we hope that we are going as we HAVE NOT received out docs:mad: :mad:
OuR TA is to call as soon as they come in.:smooth:

Can't remember who was going to do the spiderman thing to get on the ship but we may be right with them.

[sjbakerus]

Just to put my plug in for White. I prefer the Zinfandel or Chardonnay.

I'm doing the Rum punch thing at the pool. Available as long as it lasts. You may want to get there early with the likes of this crowd.:jester:

[eye R.N.]

You can now relax and enjoy the cruise.

Joan our doc's haven't come either and I am getting nervous. We leave in less than a week!!

The big question in our house is how fast can we get from Fayetteville to the Radisson. The mini van you see burning up the highway will be ours.:p I want to be there to sign Happy birthday.

Brunch as late as possible suits me. Just remember, I am determined to get those ressies!!!!

[MinnieMart]

hi everyone! well alison graduated hs on tes. and last day of school for me also. we are having a brunch on sun am . working at the disney store fri and sat, and hope not on tues . we are very busy and not organized for this cruise. so glad dh, dana will take off mon and tues. we leave wed and stay at the grand floridian !!! 1/2 price!!! can't wait to relax. it is really hot here. we went to the beach yesterday to start off the summer. it was soo hot there too, water was green but clean... we will all see blue blue blue water very soon !!!! our pacikng day starts mon. hope to be on here one more time before we leave but if not see everyon on deck 10!!! can't wait to hear that horn!!!

[sbennett]

Denise - our Taurus Wagon will be burning up the highway too. We're planning on leaving here Wed. around 1 or 2 pm and driving as far and we can (I'll probably feel like going all the way to FL!!!)

We like White Wine too....

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

[wendym]

Almost ready for the off! Just away to switch off the computer when I finally received the form I needed for a course I am doing when I get back - been hassling them for weeks about it! So guess what I will be doing on the way to the airport:rolleyes:
Good luck with the packing everyone - see you on the 5th:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
Wendym and Doreen

[ashleydoc]

Congrats To Sandy!

Well our DS Gary just finished his school exams today and thinks they went OK so thats a weight off our minds > He is hoping to go to Cambridge University He has been offered a place if he gets all A grades so now we have to wait until 14th August for the results.

DW is panicing about the packing.I am trying to get all my work done but it is still piling up.But in 7 days time I wont care anymore,and on friday we will be on the Virgin Plane to Orlando.We stay overnight at an Airport hotel ,all booked and paid for some time ago .If I had known about this site earlier I would have loved to have joined you all at the Radisson.

Look forward to meeting you all at the sailaway party.

Just look out for the Brits,with the London accents and pale skins from all the rainy days.(normally but at the moment it is about 77F and the sun has been shining for nearly 3 weeks -a record here)

Ashley

[sbennett]

So that's where all OUR sun is...over in London. Please bring it with you when you come over!!
We've had all your rain!!! Today and yesterday are gorgeous here though, can't complain too much...it's hot!
See you on the 5th:cool:

[ashleydoc]

Yes sbennett
and we cannot believe that it hasnt rained this week when Wimbledon has just started .as it always rains then.

[gometros]

I think that thing about rainy London is a myth. I was there the first week of July 10 years ago (well, Portsmouth and Southampton, really) and had beautiful weather all week.

Three more days and we'll be on the road.

Congrats to all the graduates.

[jeanneg]

Hey, Ashley, say "hi" to my daughter if you see her in London. She's studying at the University of London this summer (although she's actually in Glasgow this week). It shouldn't be too hard to spot her.....she's the one running her ATM through the cash machine several times a day!!!!! As I just reminded her in an email a little while ago, she's got only 5 weeks left to put the moves on William!!!

[ashleydoc]

jeanneg

She should have gatecrashed Williams 21st party at Windsor last Saturday.

I think she may be too late now

[jeanneg]

That's the bumper sticker on our silver Durango which will also be tearing down I-95. We have 4 bonafide drivers so we should make good time....as long as everyone's bladder cooperates!

[joanb]

yea! AAA say they have our docs and staterooms are correct. Only our flights are late sooooooooooo we will be the ones that are holding up leaving port...they said they wouldn't leave without us as our air and transfers were all booked through them.
so everyone might want to move their departure clocks back a bit. LOL Joan

[AOPI57]

Sandy- congrats on your job. now you can just enjoy the cruise. Carol jean- We would love to sing happy birthday to your little girl. We're celebrating two birthdays on the cruise- DS JUly 1 (18) and DS July 19 (15) and two graduations from H.S. -my DS and Anna S.''s DS.. Well I'm almost done packing-leaving on the 28th for Virginia and a family reunion. Leave there on July 3. My Dh couldn't get the threedays off so he's working out of the Washington D.C. office. Can't wait to meet everyone.