Jan 3, 2004 Magic Cruise

[LVTravel]

Pam, welcome aboard.

If I read the paperwork correctly that comes with the tickets, (the little booklet about 2/3 way through) they don't take children into any of the "clubs" that are not potty trained. I would, however, make an effort on the day of sailing to contact the cast members at the Oceaneer Club and ask if you can be with the child while the activities are being conducted. They do allow parents/guardians to be present in the club for most activities. I have found that DCL makes as much accomodation for their guests as they can.

And did I read your post correct 31 family and friends? Wow, what a party you're going to have.

Again welcome aboard.

[cjsmith]

Monday sounds great for a meet. Count us in!

[jollytammy]

One day closer......one day closer.....:Pinkbounc

Tammy:crazy:

[LVTravel]

Tammy.

YES 1 day closer....YEA!!!!!!

[brack]

Welcome aboard Pam! The more the merrier.

ps: less than 30 days now! :Pinkbounc :bounce: :tongue:

[cjsmith]

Yes, we're now under 30 days!!!! I just can't wait for the kids to find out about the cruise so I can share in the excitment with my family.

[cjsmith]

Down to 27 days woo hoo!!!!!!!!

[Jeanny]

I'm ready for that warm sunshine right now... I've already snow blowed (if there even such a word!!) my driveway twice now, and the plow man keeps going by and putting it all back at the end of my driveway...I cleared out the end of my neighbors driveway once and the plow man came back around...He doesn't even look when I'm begging him not to plow us back in!!

expecting the storm to end sometime tomorrow with up to 24 inches of snow...I'm not going into work this afternoon, I'm having my work study student open the Fitness Center for the few crazy students who will venture out in this crazy weather!!

The only good thing about it is, my dog is outside loving the snow!!! he has on his fur coat, so he's nice and toasty!! looks like a polar bear when he comes in!
4 more weeks, 4 more weeks, 4 more weeks!! Carolyn~ what's the weather like down there now???

[jollytammy]

I have searched and researched--finally got a reservation for $83.30 at the Radisson. Just a standard room, not the suite.

I was going to do the reservation on their site for $89.00, but got this price from cheaptickets! First time I've ever used them. Even cheaper than expedia!

I also printed out the $79 coupon from roomsavers.com, but may not bother with that since the difference is not too much.

So in case you are looking to find a place to stay, try cheaptickets for prices! I had never even thought of using them for hotels!!!

Soon, we will be there!!!!:Pinkbounc

Tammy

[cjsmith]

Jeanny~yesterday was sunny, warm and 80. Today, we had a cold front move in and it's windy, though sunny, and a high of 65. Tomorrow is supposed to be alittle warmer and by Wednesday it will be back to 84.
I'm sending warm and sunny thoughts your way!!

[brack]

Jollytammy: Disney hotels have a special going on for that time as well. I booked a room at the Coronado Springs for about that price. See the thread on the special code for the bookings.

[LVTravel]

We have only 26 days to go.
Looking through the previous posts I have found that we have 23 posters to this thread. We should be able to have a really good DIS meet thanks to Brack and Jeanny who are attempting to set it up. I'm really waiting to hear the news. If there are any "lurkers" that are signed up for the cruise but haven't posted, please give us your name at least. There are only 15 names on the Unofficial Cruise List, so we do beat that list.

The "Author" names so far are:
AmyM
Batoncoach
Brack
Carlsons
CJSmith
DianeDisney
Disneystyle
Diznut84
Fawn
Jeanny
Jollytammy
Jtorrey
LVTravel
MarkLem
Mickeymom1
Minimahaki
Missouridisneyfans
Moinnb
Poopie
Princessdaisy
RKB
SandieDVC
Tangoman

I have compiled a table of names and some information from the posts and will have it available to all at the DIS meet (if no objections) which will give space to "fill-in" more details if you want to give it to someone special!

26 DAYS TO GO.....

[cjsmith]

What a wonderful idea! I would love to have the list at our meet. Do you want any information in particular to put on it? How sweet od you to go to so much work.
I'm looking forward to meeting all of you!

[LVTravel]

Carolyn, I am just going back through the thread and "gleaning" information I see here (It is now public record) for the Cruise Information Sheet I am creating. If anyone would like to provide any additional information to the others in the thread they just need to post it here or they can send it to me via my special email address (jancruise@dmv.com) and specify it is for the Cruise Information Sheet.

The email address and information I am collecting to allow the children going on the cruise to contact other children (jancruise@dmv.com) will NOT be placed on the Cruise Information Sheet I am making for distribution at the meet as this information is private. The only way I would give this information out is with specific permission of its owner. This was originally started on 11-11-03 (post on page 13 about 2/3 way down.)

[brack]

lvtravel: thanks for the list. I'll send info for us soon.

Has anyone noticed that the countdowns are not working today?

[princessdaisy]

Well, we are less than 30 days to go and STILL NO DOCS:eek:

Called my TA and he is out of office for a few days and his assistant says "you don't get them untill two weeks before cruise date" in a wonderful sarcastic voice! :rolleyes:

Greeeat! I feel so left out of the loop :( I want my docs!! boo hoo! Anyway, thanks for listening/reading my vent and whine. I will just keep waiting or call back in a few days and keep bugging the travel agency:tongue:

Stephanie aka princess: Daisy

[LVTravel]

Stephanie I really feel sorry for you because you don't have your documents. I know how I felt without mine when everyone else was happy and giddy when they saw theirs. They will arrive, I promise. (I did call DCL directly to verify that my TA had made the final payment to DCL. They don't give any information out, they state that you have to go through the TA, but ask for a supervisor and insist on just knowing if final payment was made to DCL. You will need your booking number.)

Brack The countdowns were/are working on my browser OK. Must be yours? When I scroll back through the previous posts I find that some of them (I made note of it earlier in the thread) were not working on some posts. Don't know what is happening.

Jeanny, we need to make final plans for a meet before MarkLem and some others go to WDW the week before the cruise. We can make sure that they do get the word on the meet date, time and location before they leave their trusty computer at home. We don't want anyone to miss out.

Official countdown to Disney Magic is 25 days to go!!!!!!

[princessdaisy]

:) Thanks! I just have to be patient..I guess

[sandiedvc]

Their docs came today. (and they are not even here! They are still at college and somehow the document excitement is not the same when you are emailed about it!)

Nothing for us, but I have a feeling they will show up tomorrow!

I am starting to get really worried that everything we want to take won't fit in our luggage! I have a whole tote bag full of essentials, snorkel equipment, and family band radios... that's half a suitcase right there! If you see me in the same outfit three days in a row, you'll know I ran out of room for clothes!!!

Seriously, I was excited to see in my daughter's docs (yes, I DID open them-- I couldn't help myself) that there is a currency exchange on board. I had been wondering how to get that money changed.

See you all soon! (I hope)
Kathy

[LVTravel]

Brack, I got your email today but when I attempted to reply, AOL bounced the message back to me telling me I wasn't authorized.

I then attempted to use the email address on the original web site you created micanmin... but that was bounced also. I don't know if it is me or aol. I use Outlook Express as my email client and have not had any problem sending to my ex-boss who has AOL email account.

I'll send my response back in a PM on the Forum

[AmyM]

22 days til WDW world...25 til the cruise!!! I am having a REALLY hard time WAITING!!! I have planned SOOOO much but still feel ill prepared! I have been dubbed the compulsive planner by my family. I run my own business and know when to let go. This is definitely NOT true as far as Disney goes! In my spare time I coach a gymnastics team. At our first meet yesterday one of my team girl's parents informed me that her daughter would miss a meet in January because they were going on a Disney cruise. I could hardly contain myself!!! I asked if they were on the Eastern or Western?. What category were they in? Do you have a verandah? What excursions are you planning on doing? She looked at me like I was speaking a different language!!! She had NOOO idea that these were things that people knew ahead of time. I really wanted to take her cruise planning over!!! I feel soooo sorry for people that cruise without a clue. Although, I must admit that I did that on my first cruise. WDW can't come soon enough!!!

[AmyM]

I just noticed I was the first post on page 19. Come on folks let's go for 20!!!

[Jeanny]

Ok, what does everyone think of meeting on Monday, (sea day) up on deck 10 around 2:00 p.m., that's kind of the middle of the day, right after lunch for most.. Brack-where's a good area to meet?? Overlooking the Mickey Pool or forward near the Basketball Courts??

Does anyone want to meet any earlier because of little ones napping time, etc? Or will most of the children want to be in the clubs?

And it the weather is inclement, we'll meet in Diversions (for right now) Ann is checking it out for me, she' s on this Saturday's Magic, and Poopie was going to look while she was there this past week and let us know what she thought too... we can always go to the Promanade lounge area in case of inclement weather... NOT that we're going to have ANY of that!!! I've had enough of "inclement" weather this weekend..I spent my birthday snowblowing and shoveling!! whoa!

Thanks everyone... see you soon!! I'm going to do a trial packing this weekend... yes I have no life!!!

[dianedisney]

:tongue: ::yes:: :hyper:
comic sans YAHOO...........
Got the call today..........
Have been upgraded to a verandah cabin, #7114
This is sooooooooooooooooo sweet!!!!

[AmyM]

How totally awesome Dianedisney. What category were you in initially?

[Jeanny]

That is wicked cool Diane~ we're on the same deck!!!:wave:

[dianedisney]

You all are soooooooooo sweet.....I was booked in a Cat 8 and got upgraded to 5. ::yes::
Be sure you keep us up to date on the Dis Meeting on board. Would love to meet you all. I cruised with Brack & Annette last year. :boat:
I can't believe how close we all are to hitting the wide blue ocean. pirate:

[princessdaisy]

Wow! that is totally Cool! Can I come over and take a peek of your VERANDAH??? heh, heh, we have a lonely cat 11 but of course I still DON"T have my Docs!!! :rolleyes:

I am so excited for you!:bounce: its gonna be a great trip! Congrats on the upgrade:sunny:

Princess Daisyprincess:

[dianedisney]

:wave2: Princess Daisy...

The door is open...welcome::yes::

[jollytammy]

It is officially real now that the docs are in my hand!!! The dream is almost a reality!!!!!

Have a great day everyone! Monday sounds good for a meet.

Tammy

[princessdaisy]

That is so sweet of you! Might be my only chance to see a Verandah view;)

Tammy: Congrats. on recieving you docs!! Wahoo! the date is getting closer!

[LVTravel]

Stephanie, you can hope that the delay in getting your docs is that they are trying to find a nice Verandah room for you also. Wouldn't that be a hoot. I would also like to see my son/family get an upgrade to an outside since I had to stick them in a Cat. 11 even though they wouldn't be right across the hall from us (come to think of it, that wouldn't be too bad either!).

We are now down to 24 days and counting!! :bounce: :hyper:

[MarkLem]

Monday at 2:00 should be good for us. We are going to make some spa ressies once onboard for a sea day. I'll try to work around the time!

[LVTravel]

Jeanny, 2 PM is OK with me also. I should be awake by that time.

Stephanie, I also have a coveted "V" room. You can come see mine (as long as we have a chaperone). My wife may get jealous.

[brack]

Jenny: 2pm is a good time and I like aft near the Mickey pool but we'll see what the weather does.

lvtravel: don't have a clue about AOL they are strange sometimes but I did get the pm.

dianedisney: congrats on the upgrade! We are on that deck too (7009). Looking forward to seeing you guys again.

We are looking forward to seeing you all ... soon.

[AmyM]

All of these invites to visit rooms!!! We sailed in a Cat 5 last cruise and have booked the grandparents in one this cruise. We are in a Cat 3...yes you read right we are in one of the Cat 3's that has the pull down in the living room. You are all of course invited for a tour!!! I can't wait to see it! I have only seen pictues on Ducklite's website.

Oops...I forgot to add we are in cabin 8032:)

[LVTravel]

Amy, you were so proud of being at the top of page 19, well, you also made page 20.

Go ahead and rub it in. Cat. 3. In my dreams I dream of the Disney suites.

[Jeanny]

Ok, forget meeting on Deck 10, we're taking over Amy's suite!!! (Only joking!!!)

[AmyM]

I laughed when I saw I was at the top of page 20! I have second guessed the Cat 3 a few times. We are planning on building a house next summer and we could sure use the money there:) But my husband says...it's paid for, we're going to go and enjoy! Did I mention he's a really great guy!!!

I'm definitely ready for the cruise. We received our first measurable snowfall last night. Schools are currently running late and closing in the area.

[Jeanny]

Just to keep it separate and to not give Amy a heart attack~~~


The official meeting place will be on Deck 10 overlooking the Mickey pool on Monday, 1/5 at 2:00 p.m.

have a great day everyone~~:sunny:

[AmyM]

Jeanny...I'm a little slow on the take today. I checked out a Cat 3 when they were chasing us off the ship last time and although they're roomy, we would sure be cozy!!!

My kids are a little mad, it looks like all the schools in the area are closing but ours:rolleyes: I guess it's time to get them dressed and out the door:) That way I might actually get some work done today.

[LVTravel]

Hey, we keep going today and Amy will be on top of page 21. I think we need to take a field trip from the meet to Amy's stateroom (suite).

Never second guess a good thing. Go with that gut instinct that says "bigger is better". Bigger paycheck, bigger house, etc. Of course that ends up with a smaller bank account. Why leave any money for the kids. Enjoy it while you can.

[jollytammy]

Hey guys, it's 73 here today in NC!!!! It was 23 yesterday morning!
Tammy

[brack]

We had snow last night in Oklahoma City.

You think it will snow in Key West?

[cjsmith]

Isn't the wine tasting around the 2:00 time on the day at sea? I so wanted to go to that since we missed it on the other cruises, but I so want to meet everyone!

[poopie]

DON'T EVEN joke about snow in Key West because it was almost cold enough.

The cold front inflitrated all the way down into the Bahamas.

The day at Nassau was ok, not much sun about 75 temps, then it rained cats n dogs in the afternoon.

We did NOT make the docking at CC as it was too windy and the currents were just too stong for the ship to fight.

I would have been much sadder had I not had the Jan 3. booked.

I forgot to check out Diversions, sorry.

I hope we have better weather for our upcomming trip.

Overall I did have fun despite a sore throat that kept me from eating, I lost 11 pounds on my 2 week WDW,Wonder vacation. That's a 1st!!! YIPPIEE!!!!



Hopefully my cold weather and missing CC will mean we will have great weather and make the docking at CC. ::yes:: of course it will.

Any questions let me know. ::yes:: :bounce: :bounce:

[Jeanny]

Hey Poopie~
welcome back!! sorry it was so cold... but at least you didn't have the snow we had up here!!!

Not a problem about checking Diversions for me, Ann is going this weekend and she'll check it if she has a chance.


Hey Carolyn~
I didn't even think about any activities on board that day.... how about if we start meeting between 1:30-2pm, that way if anyone has anything else to do, at least they can pop up onto Deck 10 overlooking the Mickey Pool for a few minutes... I'm up at 6am, so time is not a problem for me!!!

I have my own computer back now,,,, yea!!! now I just have to reload all my favorites, and web cams etc... a lot of work ahead of me tonight!!

[poopie]

Hey Poopie~
welcome back!! sorry it was so cold... but at least you didn't have the snow we had up here!!!



ummmm..............yeah.............that's on of the reasons I live in California ;) :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :smooth:

sorry about all that white stuff guys, if it makes you feel any better it was in the 60's here and we were freezing and it is supposed to rain tonight.........::yes::

ok so who feels sorry for me??

Poopie----------> ducking and running for cover from all the snow shovels about to be thrown at her..............lol;)

[Jeanny]

Nah poopie, we'd never throw our shovels at you!! We want you on the 1/3 cruise with us so you can get to CC!!! Besides we need the shovels for the rest of the winter!! :teeth:

[cjsmith]

That sounds great Jeanny. I'm going to check the navigators on Barb's site again to see when the wine tastings are. Wow, up at 6 am!!! I'll be up at a decent hour that morning, but not anywhere close to 6 am even if I have to drug myself with tylenol pm!

[brack]

I don't like to sleep on a cruise either. I can sleep when I'm not on vacation. So it's to bed late and up early. If we get really tired then maybe a short nap in afternoon.

We are usually up early for some coffee on Deck 9, come join us sometime. :crazy:

[princessdaisy]

Wow! I always dreamed of seeing the suites! That is so cool Amy!

I would love to come by and take a peek!:)

Stephanie aka Princess Daisy

[brack]

cjsmith: I just saw the Navigator for the November 15th cruise. The wine tasting session started at 2:30pm. So I hope to see you at the meet for a quick picture.

[cjsmith]

Originally posted by brack
cjsmith: I just saw the Navigator for the November 15th cruise. The wine tasting session started at 2:30pm. So I hope to see you at the meet for a quick picture.

Thanks for checking Brack, I"ll be there for the picture. Maybe we can make it at 1:30 instead of 2:00 though? I"ll see you for coffee one morning too!

[dianedisney]

:( Brack.....
Got the res number...thanks, but you all are on early dining and Molly and I are on late. At least we tried. I am sure we will see lots of each other on the ship though. Molly is getting more and more excited...she has been going to her "Bingo" and has won at least one $500.00 pot for shopping. Since shopping is her life she is one "Happy Camper" or should I say "Happy Cruiser". Give my best to Annette and we will see you sooooooon.

pirate: Happy Cruising Everyone & Merry Christmas:earsgirl:

[Jeanny]

Hey Diane~
Jacqui and I are on late dining, would you like to join us??

[minimahaki]

I tore a ligament in my foot and may still be on crutches and in a wheelchair for the trip. Does anyone know if there is a lot of walking during the Grand Cayman tour of the Turtle Farm and Stingray swim? I called DCL and they told me that the tour was not wheelchair accessible.
Lauretta

[dianedisney]

:wave: Jeanny...
Sounds like a winner to me....Molly and I would love to dine with you. E-mail me and either you or I can exchange res numbers to call into DCL to make the dining arrangements. I can't believe we are at 21 days and counting. :hyper: Did anyone find out if we are all going to meet at one location yet?:confused: If so just let us know and we will be there as long as it isn't toooooo early, Molly and I like to sleep in.

Happy Cruising everyone & Merry Christmaspirate:

[Jeanny]

Hey Diane~
I'll pm you my res #..

we're going to lhave the meet at Monday, 1/5 around 1:30-2pm up on deck 10 overlooking the Mickey Pool... if our fellow Dis-ers can join us, great! If not, it's totally understandable. We're going to be on the ship for a week, I'm sure we'll catch up with a lot of people during the week.

Jeanny :-)

[brack]

Diane: We will see each other many times. I am sure we will see you at one of the night events even though it appears that Dueling Pianos is no longer there.

Give our best to Molly.

[brack]

Hey guys I have some new ways to countdown to our cruise:

I was watching the Magic pull out of Port Canaveral tonight and I thought that it will only pull out two more times without me on it.

Also, the other night (before the snow) I saw the full moon and thought that the next full moon I see will be on the 4th day of our cruise, January 7th. Great photo op!

I'm I obsessed or what?

[Jeanny]

Hey Brack~
Wasn't that moon brilliant? I kept going to the back door tried to shut my outside light off!! It was SO bright! Next time we see that moon, hopefully it won't be out over 30" of snow!

[brack]

It was great and the next one will not have any snow. I promise! :sunny:

[LVTravel]

Lauretta, I am so sorry to hear about your foot's ligament problem. Here's wishes and pixie dust for a really speedy recovery.

I know what it is like to be in a "resort" area with a bad leg. Did WDW for 7 days in a wheelchair after tearing my calf muscle in half on a golf outing in Las Vegas the previous week. "Picture Weekend at Bernies movie. My wife even gave me one of those through-the-head arrows to dress me up. Turnabout was fair play, she had to push the wheelchair. Least I could do was let her make a fool out of me."

Jeanny, hope you dodge the next snow bullet coming your way. We did here on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Just about 1/2 inch of snow and then wash it away with the followin rain. I knew we wouldn't get much snow as I just bought a new snow shovel. (My old one was bent in half in my shed and was really difficult to shovel with).

1:30 PM also seems like a good time to me for the DIS meet. Be there with a smiling face (I'm on another cruise.)

Brack and all others - I've only been on a couple of cruises were we were away from all the lights of land during a full moon. It should be really great. Warm, bright with the love of your life at your side.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. We will all be toghether in just 19 Days!

[minimahaki]

Thank you for the well wishes. I am not 100% sure that I still will be on crutches I will find out next week but I really think I will be in the same position that you were in"being pushed". I should get one of those arrows for my DH he is going to be pushing my chair and I am no feather weight! I am pretty sure that I will not be going on tour in the Grand Caymans but I don't feel to bad we will most likly be going on the Same Cruise sometime the end of July or early Aug.
We got snow today 4-5 inches and I can't tell you just how much we are looking foward to getting out of this weather! DH has been working since early this morning. He is second in command of puplic works. He is the guy that calls the men in who work the plows. He has a countdown clock on his desk reminding him of the EXACT time he has until his next vacation!
See you soon
Lauretta

[princessdaisy]

Feel like I am the last soul to get them:rolleyes: but at leasts they are here:teeth: and I got a upgrade from my little ol'cat 11 to a cat 9...porthole here we come!!! heh!heh! I kinda freaked because when I saw the cabin #2500, it is located WAY forward last cabin down the hall....I think I am somewhere right under the theatre stage or night club:eek:

At least I am there :D

Can't wait to meet everyone! send me some snow...never been in snow before...Cali native :sunny:

princess: Daisy

[LVTravel]

Daisy, congrats on the upgrade. Hope it won't be too noisy but at least you will have some natural light instead of that artificial kind to wake up to.

[brack]

Daisy: it looks like from the deck plans that you are under the main theater stage. I'm sure that it will be quiet though.

We are way forward this trip as well but on deck 7 starboard. Our last two trips we were aft on deck 7 port. I look forward to the change.

I also look forward to meeting all of you in less than three weeks!

[MarkLem]

It's been a while. Just had to post again to see my countdown!!!!!!

[poopie]

only 18 days.....

I just finished taking the dirty clothes out of my suitcase from the 12/4 Wonder cruise. lol

I just have to throw some more dressy outfits into the garment bag, re load the throw away contacts, underwater cameras, and put the clean clothes back in the suitcase and I'm ready to go.

[princessdaisy]

:bounce: We will be staying at AKL for three days after...anyone else going to Disney?

Can't wait!!!!:Pinkbounc

[minimahaki]

Were going back home to Old Key West and we will leave for NJ on Wed. 1/14
Lauretta

[missouridisneyfans]

:hyper: :hyper:
We leave early Thursday morning for 2 weeks at CBR before the cruise - so busy and excited can't hardly think. We do look forward to meeting some of you on the cruise and will try to make the meet on Monday.

[Jeanny]

Hey Missouridisneyfans~
Have a great trip!!! If you haven't already, don't forget to give your family info (name, cabin #) to Brack or LVT

See you in a few short weeks... have a great holiday and enjoy the CBR!

[MarkLem]

Originally posted by princessdaisy
:bounce: We will be staying at AKL for three days after...anyone else going to Disney?

Can't wait!!!!:Pinkbounc


We are going to AKL for 4 days before!

[Fawn]

Hi All

Without having to read back thru this vast array of posts, can anyone fill me in on any meets, etc, that have been arranged?

We've been SO busy this year...I can't wait to get away from it all. No better way to do that than Disney!

[Jeanny]

Hey Jo~

Right now, it's Monday, 1/5 starting between 1:30 -2:00 (until whenever) up on Deck 10 overlooking the Mickey Pool.

Let's hope we all need sunglasses and suntan lotion that day!! I'm ready for that warm sun~

see you in a couple of weeks (doesn't that sound great)??

[minimahaki]

Hey Jeanny were right down the hall from you in 7540 This is the same cabin we were in last Feb. during the members only cruise.
Lauretta

[Jeanny]

Originally posted by minimahaki
Hey Jeanny were right down the hall from you in 7540 This is the same cabin we were in last Feb. during the members only cruise.
Lauretta

Hey Neighbor!!

[cjsmith]

Another day down guys!!

[LVTravel]

Yea. Another day down and fun to go. Only one more day of teaching classes before my students get their final exam then no more students till the end of March next year.....Hallelujah!

Jo, did you get my PM reference email lost? Meghan would like to email your daughters (12 & 13) but I lost the email you sent me.

The Cruise member list is coming along pretty well. Filling in many of the empty spots. Keep the info coming to jancruise@dmv.com (whatever you want shared with others on the cruise or private email addresses for the kids.)

[Fawn]

Howdy All

Yes Jeanny, it sounds GREAT! I'm not sure I've ever needed a vacation so much in my life! :princess:

I never did read my pm's, but I just went and checked! :rolleyes: If my Mickey ears weren't attached, I swear I'd lose my...well, my ears! :earseek:

I sent you our e-mail...I'm sure girls would love to hear from Meghan! What other kind of info are ya looking for?

[LVTravel]

Jo, anything that you want other cruisers to know about you and your family that haven't been placed on this forum. I have attempted to glean all information from the forum and I am creating a table with Acoount name, real name/s, city and state, children's names and ages, cabin number, and others traveling with you. I will also distribute email addresses only if you authorize it in advance or if I pick it up here at the forum.

This list will be given out at the DIS meet on Monday, unless I see you earlier (look for me in a bright red polo shirt among 6 others with the same bright red polo shirt. My real name will be on the shirt below the logo). The list will have room to add other info from the people you meet on the cruise if you desire to write it down.

[batoncoach]

hey guys,

just got my docs today. was beginning to wonder if they were going to come. it's snowing in tn and i'd really like to be lying in the sun, but i will be soon. my friend just returned from the 12-6 and said it was wonderful and they had good weather. :sunny:

[jollytammy]

WOW!! thanks for all the hard work on the list! That was really terrific of you! Especially at this time of year when we're all hectic with the holidays! Can't wait to see everyone!
Happy Holidays

Tammy

P.S. They are saying snow flurries here in eastern North Carolina!!! The kids have one more day of school and they have their fingers crossed that it will snow and school will be cancelled! (The bad thing is that they don't think about the fact that they'll have to make that day up later on!)

[Fawn]

OK, we will be looking for the red shirts. You aren't from NE by any chance, eh? :hyper: I sent some more info to you by private message.

Had a Bahama Mama at a Christmas party last night. I am SO ready for this cruise!!!

The only sad thing was that our one son cannot make it. However, we were able to find a last minute replacement with our daughter Becca's boyfriend, Ryan. He's a sweetie, and this will give us a chance for some real bonding time. (We think he's the ONE...shhhhh!)

Two more weeks...OMG, I haven't started packing!!!! :crazy:

[jollytammy]

It's getting closer and closer:Pinkbounc

I just got off the phone with The perfect gift. I ordered my two ds (9 and 13) a basket from Santa!!!

I can't wait to see their faces!!!!! I ordered snacks, some drinks, a one-time camera for each of them, and the shop was gonna add some other things!

I can't wait!!! Someone pinch me, I must be dreaming!
Tammypirate:

[minimahaki]

Tammy
That sounds so great. I am sure they are going to be thrilled. There is nothing greater than walking into your cabin with a gift waiting for you. I had champagne and chocolate covered strawberries waiting for my DD and her DH on their honeymoon last October. She was so excited she had to call me when they got into their cabin and she called again when the Castaway Club gifts arrived.
Last Feb. we ordered the same gift for my friends who were celebrating their anniversary only this time I got to see their expressions when they received the gift.
Lauretta

[LVTravel]

Oh! So close, yet so far! I keep looking at my calendar and wonder if January will ever get here. My grandkids are just about ready to go crazy with their family asking if they are excited. They also are wondering if January will ever get here.

Jo, got your PM and Bracks as well. Info added to the list. I'll try and have plenty of copies of the list at checkin - so if you see me just walk right up and introduce yourself. (I'll be the "Fat Old Fart with the silvery hair in the Red Shirt" (no--- not the one that comes down the chimney at Christmas, time even though my grandkids think I am).

Hurry, Hurry, Hurry. Get the packing done (DW says she is totally packed except for her dressy dress. Yeah, right).

I do have all my clothes packed except for that which I have had to wear while teaching and going to all the DGKs Christmas pagents.

Hope the countdown timer works on this post so I can see that we only have 14 days to go.....

[cjsmith]

I just want to know where everyone put their already packed suitcases for the next 2 weeks?! I can't start packing yet because we're still using all of our shorts and shirts, oh well, that's the week prior to the cruise is for.

[princessdaisy]

Geeezzzz, I haven't even tried to pack....don't know what I should pack for the after cruise part in DW...sweaters and shorts? heh,heh!

:bounce: Can't wait for January! We get in on Jan 2nd and stay at Embassy Suites that night...

[minimahaki]

Were getting in on Jan 2 also but were staying at the Ramada. Where is Embassy Suites located?
Lauretta

[LVTravel]

Carolyn, poor girl! "still using all of our shorts and shirts" That's what you get for living in warm, sunny Florida. I would venture a guess that you aren't in those shorts now though. Weather.com says it is about 50 degrees there now.

Lauretta, the Embassy Suites are about 1 mile from the airport and is located at 5835 T.G. Lee Blvd. which is off Fl 436 (the road out of the airport. Which Ramada? Their web site shows many in Orlando area but none near the airport. The closest to the airport that I can find is quite a distance.

Jo. I am from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Never been to NE (Nebraska?) in my life. Did DH also attempt to get in the mood by having one?

[Jeanny]

hey Carolyn~
we're going to have a heat wave up here next week... starting out in the 30's, getting up to the 40's, with rain on Xmas Eve and maybe Xmas day... that's ok, at least it won't be snowing (like last year) or really cold (the kind where it hurts to breathe!!)..

I have my small suitcase kind of packed.. but I have to move it before I break my foot on it when I walk around the front of my bed!! Wouldn't want that!!! I have to get my larger suitcase down and transfer everything in.

Two weeks from right now, (hopefully) I will be ON the plane somewhere over LVT's house!! Watch for me.... I'll ask the pilot to dip the wing! LOL:wave:

Saturday, 1/3, I think I'll wear one of my Dean T-shirts (the college where I work)... that way you guys can all see me first and yell "HEY--JEANNY!! IS THAT YOU?????"

[poopie]

packed, it was easy I just washed the dirty clothes from the last trip and therw them back in the suitcase.

I am worried about leaving my dress up clothes behind.

I have the garmet bag packed with shoes and snorkel gear but the actual garmets are hanging in my closet in a dust cover, I ope in my excitement to leave I don't just grab the garmet bags as is an run out the door. I'd better tie a note around the handle so I remember.

Wow 2 weeks from today I leave for the airport.


:tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue:

[LVTravel]

Jeanny, won't do any good to dip the wings at us here in Maryland as we will already be at the Orlando Embassy Suites within 14 days from now. We are due to arrive at the airport in Orlando by 1:00 PM on the 2nd. Actually by the time you cross Maryland in 14 days I should already have had about 3 drinks at the Manager's reception at the hotel. Boy am I going to have a good time.

I'll be looking for the Dean College T-shirt at the check-in lines. What color is the shirt and how do I see the logo unless there is one on the back? Most people are facing the check-in counters and we can't see their faces.

I'll be at the Castaway Club check-in line and then onto the ship.

[Jeanny]

that's right LVT, I forgot you're leaving a bit before us... well, we'll dip at your house any way!! we get into MCO around 8pm and will walk over to the Hyatt.

Jacqui is a Castaway Club member, so I assume, at least at this point, we too may be in that line.

I'll probably have on my red Dean shirt on. it has a big bulldog with "Beware of Danger" on the back and Dean Dog Pound on the front... My Men's Basketball Coach designed it for his team.

Long range forcast on www.accuweather.com looks good for down there... let's hope it stays that way.

[brack]

I saw the magic in port today. Just think ... after it pulls out this afternoon it will leave only one more time without us on board!

My DW says that I am obsessed. I even dreamed about the cruise last night (it was a crazy dream but I won't bore you with it) Needless to say I agree with her.

Hope everyone is well. Stay that way and we'll see soon.:crazy: :boat: :jumping2:

[cjsmith]

This "poor girl" has stil been wearing her shorts!!!!
It's unseasonabley cold for this time of year, but it's still around 70 during the day with very strong sun. It's just very cold at night. By Wednesday we're supposed to warm back up to be closer to 80. Once we get closer, I'll be sure and post a current weather report so we know what it will be like in Key West.
We're also leaving on the 2nd, but heading for the Radisson at the Port, anyone else staying there?
Just think, 2 more weeks and we'll be on the Magic!!!!

[LVTravel]

Jeanny, you can still dip your wings at my house. It will appreciate it as there will be no one there to keep it warm and cozy. We will be the ones warm and cozy.

Carolyn, here in Maryland it is currently unseasonably cold but the weatherman says it is normal for this time of year. Of course if it gets below 60, it's unseasonably cold to me (where is a location that stays between 75-80 and 30-50 percent humidity year round with no earthquakes?

Brack, tell Annette that it is OK to be obsessed with Disney and she can keep taking you there as much as she/you want. What a wonderful wife.

Yes, in just 2 short weeks we will already be on the ship, eaten lunch and finished our tour of the ship. We will be getting ready to go to the cabin to get our life jackets for the emergency drill (4:30 PM) and then getting ready to sail at about 5 PM.

[princessdaisy]

:cool: It is unusual weather...it is COLD here in San Diego! Went to the SD Zoo and it was windy and cold but all the animals where out having fun:p

Hope everyone is well and has a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Years!!

Can't wait to walk onboard:Pinkbounc :bounce:

oh, quick question...does anyone know where the "secret verandah" is located on this ship? would be nice to look out from a verandah. I remember reading somewhere about it. Maybe I am wrong?

Thanks ALL!

Stephanie

[LVTravel]

Stephanie, it is on Deck 7 all the way aft and there is also one on Deck 8 all the way aft. Go through door at the end and there you are. They are supposed to be fairly private. You can see pictures of them at http://www.***************** then scroll down and click on the 6th line (Secrets of...) under the picture on the left side of the screen. Click on Secret Deck 7 & 8 overlooks for pictures of the doors and what they look like on the outside.

[princessdaisy]

:) Thanks for the info LV!!! Will check it out!:sunny:

[cjsmith]

2 weeks from today we'll be sailing into the port of Key West --
woo hoo!!!!!

[Jeanny]

2 weeks from today and we'll be in nice warm & cozy weather.. it's 18 up here right now. BBBBRRRRRR

[Fawn]

We will be staying at the Radisson also. We are getting in on the evening of the 1st.

Hubby says he already has a Bahama Mama...doesn't need another one to get into the spirit! :angel:

Gawd...I gotta get out to sea quick!!! :boat:

[Jeanny]

Can anyone else see my countdown clock? I can see some, but not mine,,, isn't that strange?? I know it's 12 days left for me, but I still like to see it!!!

[LVTravel]

Jeanny, the countdown clock has been going haywire for some time now, especially toward the bottom of the page. I also saw that one of Brack's posts didn't have his usual signature in it but the space for the signature was there. Really strange.

Well, Jo, if you are really a Bahama Mama this should be an interesting cruise. Lucky man your husband is! I also agree with your sentiment about getting to sea soon.

12 More Days

[Jeanny]

Thanks LVT~ yeah, I noticed the beginning posts/pages had the countdown clocks, but it's missing on recent posts. After a crazy shopping day, I thought I was going crazy.... or that it was time for new glasses.

[brack]

If you thought it was your glasses playing tricks on you I was about to go back to the lasik surgeon for my eyes. The countdown clocks are going a bit crazy but at least my signature graphic is back. I did notice some of the other graphics from you all are missing. Hope the "Boards" not having trouble.

[cjsmith]

Jeanny, you'll be happy to know that the cold temps should be over for now down here in Florida. It's supposed to start warming up and Christmas is going to be 78 and sunny. Let's just keep our fingers crossed that the weather stays this way for our cruise.
I'm also keeping my fingers crossed that the countdowns work today since I can't count on my own!!!! Not only are they not working, but I can't see a lot of the pictures that people have in their signatures.

[LVTravel]

Brack, your logo didn't appear at the bottom of the last page. Try again at the top. Looks like the boards are having problems. The countdown clocks have been screwed up for some time but the logo problem has just started.

[minimahaki]

Well I just got back from the doctors and it looks like I will be on crutches for another month!!! You will be able to tell its me cause I will be the big women being pushed in a wheelchair by her husband!!!! I will have to cancel the stingray excursion. At this point I don't care just get me on the ship!!!
Lauretta

[AmyM]

I'm so sorry Lauretta! But you have the right attitude:) Let's get these days going fast so we can get on 'our' ship!!!

[Jeanny]

I reloaded my countdown clock and I can see it now... I can cancel my eye doctors appointment until after we return.:wave2:

Well, I COULD see it before... MAAAAANNNN, this is just not fair...

[brack]

It must be Board software problem because only some of the countdowns are working and now my logo picture is not showing.

[LVTravel]

The problem is the board's providers becoming upset that we are going to go on the Disney cruise and they can't go. Notice that the countdown timer disappears earlier and earlier in the posts.

Brack, I see you lost your logo on the Jan 10th cruise thread also but they haven't lost their countdown timer. I'm going to email the forum providers and see if they can do something about it.

Lauretta, better watch out or this will be the "Week at Lauretta's" (the new and improved "Weekend at Bernie's) with all the kidding and toys. Now where did I put that arrow?

Carolyn, just make sure that the boss down there turns up the heat for us poor Northerners. 75-90 would be just fine and plenty of sunshine also would be nice.

Jeanny 11 Days to GO!

[MarkLem]

WaHoooo!

Almost time to fly...



My timer works on the other lists

[Jeanny]

Thanks LVT & Brack~
it's only this thread I can't see the countdown... Isn't that strange... The most important thread there is!! It' shows on other threads... I did have to change my avatar back to my original, the newer one is just showing a red X... Oh Well, right now, this is the only thing I have to worry about thank goodness!

I'll just look at LVT's countdown until they repair whatever is wrong.

[Jeanny]

Hey Lauretta~
don't worry... if your hubby wants a break, I can take a turn pushing you.... my Dad was in a wheelchair for awhile, I was good at it! Now, it's Mom's turn to get pushed around!

[minimahaki]

Thanks LVT & Jeanny
This is going to be a commical vacation my DH's worry is waiting and getting on the elevators with the w/c. I told him hey maybe people will be kind and let us get on first and if not what the heck is the rush were on vacation WHO CARES!!!! Hope we have room fo this chair and the crutches we usually have a tight fit in the van we rent as it is. Weekend at Bernies or this could be a script for a Lampoons Cuise!
Only 8 days left and we take off hope there are no snow storms predicted for Jan. 2
See everyone real soon
Lauretta

[Jeanny]

Of Course it's going to snow on Friday, 1/2.. That's because I've made travel plans... I'm cursed!! I'm traveling, so the weather will be wicked bad... If I waited until Saturday Morning, it would have been bad weather that day instead. Last year, we went to WDW the day before Thanksgiving, yeah, it SNOWED that morning. At Christmas, I wanted to go down to the Cape, it SNOWED... Oh well, I can't control the weather, I've learned to live with this family curse!

At least I don't have the luck my brother had... every time he went somewhere on vacation. a hurricane hit shortly after he returned home. ooooh, did I say that out loud??

[LVTravel]

Jeanny, I'll try to keep you posted on the days left although the hours are different for me than others. I set my countdown timer to 1:00 PM on the 3rd. I figured that I would be very optimistic in that I know the lines getting on the ship can be long. My timer is set for when I know I will be on the ship.

And, be quiet about the snow. Remember that the planes that come into Baltimore normally come from up North. You get snow and I have to drive to Florida. The Jeanny curse will be broken. The pixie dust that will fly up that way will prevent the snow.

Lauretta, not a bad idea for the National Lampoon's Cruise Vacation movie. I know, you just don't want to be the star.

Looks like we have a group of people here with a wierd sense of humor (hey, just like me). We are going to have a blast.

Hope everyone on the West Coast are OK after the shaking going on yesterday.


STILL 11 DAYS TO
GO

[minimahaki]

You may have the weather curse. I am cursed with the High Security Alert!!! 3 out of 5 high national security alerts I was flying both domestic and internationally. Ths does not include the fact that I was at WDW on 9/11!!!! This past Feb. on the members only cruise as we were checked in at the parking lot we were informed that there were divers swimming under the ship. If I were like some people I would be married to the ground and not travel at all. NOT ME weather high security alerts no problem lets get on the ship get a drink and sail away !!!

[princessdaisy]

:) Lauretta..way to go!! you have a wonderful attitude! don't worry about the trip..its gonna be great! :wave:


I didn't feel the earthquake here in San Diego....???:sunny: Haven't felt a "big" one in a LONG time but I don't want to jinx myself either! heh, heh!:tongue:

Looking forward to meeting everyone soon!

[LVTravel]

Jeanny, we now have just over 10 days to go. Yahoo! (9 days to flyout).

[brack]

We fly out in 8 days! (at 6:30AM! what was I thinking?):crazy:

[LVTravel]

Hey Brack, your logo's back! :bounce:

Do you know what happened to it? Did someone break a link?

I know what you were thinking. I just got to get to that wonderful state of Florida. That's where they keep that mouse's house now.

[brack]

I haven't a clue what happened but it just appeared. It was still missing about an hour ago at the office. Now that I am home everything looks fine. I hope it stays that way.

It's going to be cold again tonight here. I can't wait to be wearing shorts at the Magic Kingdom. ::yes::

[Jeanny]

Thanks LVT~
I check other threads to see my counter...

Brack~ you're right --6:30 a.m. What WERE you thinking. That's one reason I booked an afternoon flight, I didn't look forward to having to be at the airport at 5:00 a.m. again..

M-I- C see you real soon

HEY MY COUNTERS BACK!!!! WHHHOOOO HOOOOOO

[LVTravel]

Jeanny, I know that you are not like some that have posted here but we didn't want you to miss the flight because your counter didn't work.

We all fly out at 9:00 AM. Not too bad a start time but since we have an almost 2 hour drive to the airport + 2 hours in security. That causes us to leave at 5:00 AM and get up at 4:00 AM. Now if we didn't have to change planes in Atlanta. At least we have a non-stop on the way back. I would have to be a night person. Heck, I'll just be getting to sleep when I have to wake up.

[Jeanny]

Hey everyone ~~~Merry Christmas Eve~~

look my counter is still working... and I'm in the SINGLE Digits. YEA!!! Just did one more load of laundry and will continue packing now.

LVT~we only have a 1/2 hour ride to the airport (Providence)..not even going near Boston this year! nosireee!! I was planning on getting there at least two hours before our flight, now we'll have to watch and see if they suggest more time.. I don't mind, I'll be on my way!!!

[brack]

Jeanny I'm like you; I'll spend the night in the airport if I have to. I ain't missing that flight!

One of my jealous friends started talking about "A major winter storm" hitting here next week on the day we fly out. I told her I'll drive to Dallas and go from there but I am going.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :hyper:

[brack]

I just noticed my counter is down to SINGLE DIGITS! WoooooHooooo!!!:hyper: :tongue: :boat: :jumping1:

[minimahaki]

I just checked the 10 day weather report on weather.com and it looks like we should have no problem taking off from Newark Liberty!!!

Just in case I don't get back to the PC today
Merry Christmas to all!!!!
Lauretta

[LVTravel]

HOHO HO Have a Merry Christmas.

Ruth and I wish every one of our sailing mates the best MAGICal holiday season that could be imagined. We want to see each and every one of you healthy and happy on the 3rd of January.

Love to All!

[MarkLem]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ALSO!

[Jeanny]

IT'S CHRISTMAS!!! Merry Christmas Everyone!

[princessdaisy]

I am packing my bags and ready to go...come on Jan 2nd (we fly out of SD at 11:00!!)

I mentioned this in a earlier post but....I was wondering if anyone would like to join me for "tea" as my hubby doesn't do tea:rolleyes: or I will just end up going by myself:p I would be happy to use my reservation and then you can do tea a second time (I think they have tea twice?? I know I can only make one reservation for tea..)

Just a thought!

Have a wonderful holiday everyone!!:bounce:

[TangoMan]

Hey Princess,

You're welcome to join myself and my wife for tea if you like. Just let us know...we're in stateroom 8554.

Hope you have a good Christmas!!:wave2:

[minimahaki]

Its 12 43 AM est MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGT!!!
JUst one more week and we will be on the ship sailing away to never never land!!!!
GOOD NIGHT ALL
LAURETTA

[brack]

Merry Christmas to everyone.

I couldn't sleep. Santa's been but I have to wait for my wife to wake up before I can open my presents. Maybe I'll wake her up early!

I hope everyone has a great Christmas day. See you soon.

[cjsmith]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

The treasure hunt well very well and my kids were completely surprised about their cruise next week, woo hoo!!

I hope everyone has the best day and I look forward to meeting all my special DIS friends finally!

[LVTravel]

Hope everyone had a great Christmas.

It's now 9:35 PM EST on Christmas Day and all the presents are unwrapped; the cruise gifts have been given and received; those that didn't know they were going on a cruise now know. Only one more holiday to go and then we sail.

All at our house really enjoyed giving the special little gifts of travel to the children and grandchildren. The shirts were very well received and as long as they all fit, everyone will be wearing the red ones at cruise check-in and sail-a-way.

Brack, you sound just like a kid. Couldn't sleep while waiting for Santa. I just want to know how he got into your house without you hearing him delivering the presents?


Jeanny, since the countdown timer has gone by the wayside again, we have 8 days 15 hrs to go until our cruise and only 7 days and a wakeup till we fly out. Woohoooooooo!

[dianedisney]

YAHOO....::yes::
Santa was very very good to me this Christmas. I got lots and lots of Disney Dollars in my stocking for Molly's & my cruise.

PLUS...:hyper:
A Mickey and the gang clock for my sewing/study room and a new Mickey Mouse TV and DVD player...so cool. A new Mickey shirt to wear on the cruise and soundtrack of Pirates of the Caribbean to listen to on the plane.

Oh my God.......:earseek: I hope I can wait for Jan 2 to get here to get on that plane and head south.

See you all on the cruise pirate: .
Have a very Happy New Year.

[minimahaki]

I know most of you are packed and ready to go. I will start my packing this weekend. I would have had most of it done already but with me being home from work I know I have more than enough time.
One week from today and I will not be able to sleep and getting ready for the limo to pick us up for the ride to the airport!!
Lauretta

[Jeanny]

ONE MORE WEEK EVERYONE!!! YEA!

[poopie]

are we meeting? Has it been finalized?

[brack]

Poopie: right now it is Deck 10 aft near Palo's and above the Mickey pool between 1:30 & 2:00pm. I hope to take the picture right before 2pm so some can go to the wine tasting event at 2:30pm. See you there.

[minimahaki]

WHich Day??
Lauretta

[cjsmith]

I'm hoping to head over to the same wine tasting Brack, we can head over there together after the DIS meet!

Jeanny~ the weather has been warming up down here in Florida.
The forecast for next week is beautiful, sunny and a high of 78 with lows of 56. It will be alittle cooler of course in Orlando and Port Canaveral, but this should be the weather for Key West at least. It looks great everyone!!

[poopie]

the 1st sea day??

[Jeanny]

Poopie & Lauretta~
Monday, the 5th-- 1:30-2pm ish.. deck 10 aft (near Palo) overlooking the Mickey pool

Carolyn~
Keep it warm down there for us Northerns who are up here freezing.... it's flurrying, but it shouldn't accumulate. It's 36 with a wind chill of 25... bbbbbbrrrrrrr, I want YOUR low's!!!

Long range forecast on weather.com is rain for my takeoff day. I'll take that!

[minimahaki]

Thanks for the info I will try and make it
weather is showers for my take off day too
Who cares we are heading for the sunshine!!!
Hey it could be snow and then we would have to worry!!!
Lauretta

[cjsmith]

Hey everyone, check out my new tags, the tag fairy found me for the holidays!! Woo hoo, Woo hoo, finally tagged and our cruise a week away, it just doesn't get better than that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[brack]

cjsmith: congratulations. There's nothing like a new tag to make your day ... except maybe a Disney cruise!

Thanks Jeanny for pointing out the day. I was so wrapped up in telling where and what time I forgot to mention the day. The first day at sea seemed to be the best and that's Monday. Hope to see all of you there.

ps: I'm packing today!

[AmyM]

Hey everyone...have you checked out the webcam yet today? Our ship is there getting ready to leave the LAST TIME without us:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

OK, I need to get serious now. I haven't even thought about packing yet and we leave on December 31st. Is anyone else a last minute packer like me?

[cjsmith]

Thanks Brack.
I'll see everyone in a week!

[MarkLem]

Originally posted by AmyM
Hey everyone...have you checked out the webcam yet today? Our ship is there getting ready to leave the LAST TIME without us:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

OK, I need to get serious now. I haven't even thought about packing yet and we leave on December 31st. Is anyone else a last minute packer like me?


We are leaving Monday (29th) and are just starting to pack today!

[AmyM]

MarkLem,

So I have two more days yet on your timeframe?:) Seriously, I am jealous that you leave in only two days. Happy packing and see you soon!

Amy

[princessdaisy]

:) Have a great time at AKL! we will be there after the cruise and can't wait to see that beautiful lobby!:earseek:

Hope you have plenty of :sunny: !

:wave2:

[Jeanny]

Of course there will be plenty of sunshine while we're all down there!!!

Amy, I posted on the other thread, I'm just about done packing... Jacqui is just going up into the attic to get her luggage... she's always packing at the last minute.... I used to do that, but the old brain cells aren't what they used to be, now I need a packing list to check off.

Carolyn, congrats on your tag~ what a great Christmas present huh??

Before everyone leaves, make sure Brack or LVT has your family info if you want to include it on the shared list..

See you next Saturday!! Mark, have a great time!! Amy, get packing girl!!

[MarkLem]

Thanks all
The Meet is Monday at 1:30? What was the location again? Thanks

[BRFgolfnut]

Are there any DH out there that are bringing along their golf clubs for a golf excursion? I have not decided yet - but if anyone knows how good the golf excursions are, I might be able to talk myself into it.

[Jeanny]

Originally posted by MarkLem
Thanks all
The Meet is Monday at 1:30? What was the location again? Thanks

Monday, 1/5, up on deck 10 aft near Palo, overlooking the Mickey Pool... Hope to see you there!!!!

[brack]

BRFGolfNut: I'm leaving my clubs home. It's too much weight to haul around.

I don't know about the golf excursions on the cruise but one of my dreams is to play the WDW courses. Maybe next time.

[LVTravel]

BRFgolfnut & Brack. I'm not taking my golf clubs either. Most of the golf excursions have fairly decent clubs for rent. If you are planning to golf, take your soft-spike shoes though I don't think the rental golf shoes are good. (I normally wear regular "walking" tennis shoes to play golf on level courses without problems.) I have done a couple of excursions when travelling with friends who golf. The costs are about what the other cruise lines charge. Haven't played golf on any of the stops that we have on this trip.

Think we may be able to get a 4-some up? Either Grand Cayman or Cozomel are good for me. I'm not very good (scores in the range of 110-125 normally) but I do like to see the scenery and have a good time with friends. The DW does not golf much and will probably want to spend time in the spa while I'm gone.


Carolyn, great news on the tag.

BRFgolfnut - If you want others to be able to contact you during or after the cruise, send an email to jancruise@dmv.com and provide info that you want on the cruise list I am creating. So far the list is fairly complete. (Real name, Others travelling with you name and age, cabin, city & state of residence and any other info you want any others to see.) As stated before, the info will be given only to cruise mates.


7 days from today at this time we will all be on the Magic. Cruise sail-a-way party begins in one hour.

[minimahaki]

Don't forget to bring bubbles for the sail away party!!
Lauretta

[Jeanny]

Originally posted by minimahaki
Don't forget to bring bubbles for the sail away party!!
Lauretta

I have 4 small bottles... 2 for us and 2 if anyone else needs them, I figured if there were some children around us , I'd just give the bubbles to them! (Spread the Magic!)

[brack]

I just watched the RCCL ship go by Two Palms. Now I am waiting for the Magic to pull out for the last time without me on it. :Pinkbounc

[LVTravel]

Kind of bad but I have just put DW & my suitcases in the van. Hope nobody can top that. Now all I have to do is put in 5 other person's suitcases and our overnights and we are ready to go CRUISIN'

Got two small bottles and 2 large bottles packed in my carry-on. Ready to go!

[brack]

The Magic just left port over an hour late! I wonder what held them up? It was too late to see them pass by Two Palms. I hope that doesn't happen to us next week!

LVTravel: you guys be careful on your trip down to Orlando. We'll be there early Thursday morning to stay at Coronado Springs. We'll go to the Magic Kingdom first thing 'cause I want to see the Haunted Mansion decorated for Christmas plus take some photos of the park.

[Jeanny]

Hey Brack~
I know, I was trying to get pictures for Suzie, et al, and it was so dark when they finally left.

Hey LVT~
what's in those bottles???? LOL

NEXT UP~ US!!!!!

[LVTravel]

Jeanny, probably the same thing that is in your 4 bottles ("2 for us and 2 if anyone else needs them"). Maybe bubbles!

Got a question. Just looked at our return air and found that they changed our flyout time from early afternoon to 5:30 PM on the 10th. Anybody have any ideas to kill the time from getting off the cruise and having to be at the airport (the shuttle will drop us at the airport directly from the cruise ship). Wish it could be a day in WDW but the time won't permit.

[AmyM]

Wow you guys are soooo prepared! I just got home from my last Christmas party. My goal is to put all the Christmas decorations away tomorrow and then bring out the suitcases to start packing:teeth:

I wonder why the Magic left so late:confused: I won't mind as long as I'm on the ship!!!

WE'RE NEXT!!!

[MarkLem]

We leave tomorrow afternoon! Taking down and packing all the Christmas decorations today is sad, but the anticipation of tomorrow's trip more than makes up for it!

See you all on Monday at 1:30!

Best Regards...Mark, Linda, Haley (8), Hannah (6), Kurt (almost 3)

[Jeanny]

we're going to start taking our tree down also, I have to put it out before we leave on Friday, as my town doesn't pick them up for the recyling center until 1/10... I'll have to ask my neighbor to make sure it doesn't blow out into the street while we're gone.

[cjsmith]

Ugh, I woke up with a cold today. Everyone keep your fingers crossed it's gone by Saturday.
Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful warm sunny day out and today is expected to be the same. We have the same weather report right through the end of the week. Looks like Key West will be a great stop weather wise.
Off to finish my packing. I got all of the Christmas stuff down and away on the 26th! Now, Disney is all that's on my mind!!

[LVTravel]

Mark, if we don't talk before you leave home, have a real safe trip to Orlando and then to the port. See ya there!

[MarkLem]

Thanks LV

I sent our kids info to Brack via email yesterday for the list. We leave tomorrow afternoon. Columbus - Atlanta - Orlando (only have 1/2 hour to change planes in ATL, a little concerning).

We will be on deck 10 for the going away party. Also see you on Monday.

Regards...Mark, Linda, Haley (8), Hannah (6), Kurt (3)

[Jeanny]

Hey Carolyn~ get some Zicam-- works great, your cold will be gone in no time!!
see you in a few days!!

[disneystyle]

LV Travel. Just an idea how to spend your time at MCO...... I'm sure the shuttle will drop you off early in the morning what I would do is rent a cheap car for the day and head off to the Disney hotels to explore (Animal Kingdom is my favorite), have lunch at Wolfgang Pucks at Downtown Disney and stop by the Florida Mall or Millenia Mall on the way back early afternoon. Everything is very easy to find and fairly close to the airport esp. the Florida Mall.

Everyone Else,
We're packing today. We live in Destin, Florida and the weather is cold. It's hard to imagine swimsuits and shorts even living in Florida. This is our fouth DCL vacation I thought for sure I had backing to a minimum. However with trying to be prepared for hot, cold and inbetween weather we are right back with taking a lot of stuff...

We've had a busy season as everyone and it was so nice the day after Christmas to get REALLY excited realizing it is just around the corner. A Jimmy Buffet song was playing on the radio and I called friends of ours that are going with us and screamed and held the phone next to the radio. I'm sure they appreciated that message! :teeth:

Looking forward to the Dis meet. I'm a little gun shy when it comes to things like that, but I think It will be nice to introduce my husband to a bunch of other people that also spends lots of time on these boards. Can't wait.
Safe travels to everyone......

[brack]

MarkLem: What e-mail address did you use? I don't have the info yet.

[brack]

I'm amazed at you guys ... if I take my Christmas decorations down before the end of January my wife is astounded! She's learned to tolerate me in this after 32 years. :crazy:

[LVTravel]

Disneystyle, Thanks for the info. Might be able to talk the kids into it.

If you want to send information for the DIS meet use jancruise@dmv.com. I am collecting info for fellow cruisers with whatever you want to pass on to those lifelong friends you will make on the cruise. (See previous posts to this thread) So far the only information I have about you is that you are travelling with children and friends (kids 4-7). Looking for real names, cabin numbers, home town and state (FL). Of course you can keep it private if you want and we will all understand.

Brack. I didn't get any of Marks info either but I have gleaned quite a lot from the boards. Hope he posts back to you or emails the above email address before he goes.

The more I see you write, the more I learn. You and Annette and Ruth & I have been married the same amount of time. (She and my mother only gave it 6 months) 11-20-71 was the date of infamy for me.

We have a tree that we leave up all year round. It's called our travel tree. It has ornaments and momentos from our travels (every place we go new we buy an ornament of some type). It grew this year from a small 3 1/2 footer to a 7 1/2 footer. Now occupying the corner of the room where my recliner used to be. That way I don't have to put up a tree every year. I only have to put up our crab lights on the deck (Cheasapeake Bay crabs only on the string). When we used to have a real tree, we decorated it with Mickey and Minnie lights and Flamingo and Palm tree lights. People did think us wierd.

[MarkLem]

Brack -

I used the email button at the bottom of your post on this thread.

I'll email it a different way.

P.S. check my counter - 0 (zero) Days!!!

[MarkLem]

LV

I just emailed you our information to the jancruise address. Let me know if you receive it.

The travel tree is a great idea. We have also collected ornaments from our travels.

Are the crab lights made from real crabs?

[dianedisney]

:confused:
Is there going to be a Dis Meet on board? Haven't seen any dates or times.

:wave:

[LVTravel]

Mark Got the emails for the info OK. The crab lights are just plastic shells that go over the white mini-lights. Would really be interesting if they were real. And congratulations on the counter. Mine is sitting at 5 days and hours to go till we're on the ship.

dianedisney The DIS meet will be held on Deck 10 above the Mickey pool at 1:30-2:00 PM on Monday the 5th (the first non-port day). Some are going to winetasting after. Some will probably hang around talking. Since I don't do wine (my DW is the winer (sp) in the family) I'll probably stay and gab.

DisneyStyle Got your email and will add to our list. Thanks.

Glad the list is getting so big with names. So far 25 names but not everyone has provided much info. Oh, well.

[brack]

MarkLem: Have a good trip and we'll see you there soon. We'll be at WDW on Thursday.

[cjsmith]

Originally posted by Jeanny
Hey Carolyn~ get some Zicam-- works great, your cold will be gone in no time!!
see you in a few days!!

Thanks Jeanny, I actually started to use it this morning. Nothing is going to keep me from my packing! My husband is laughing at the amount of luggage that I had him take out of the attic, we're going to look like qypsies who have taken everything they own with them!!!! I'll keep an eye out for your Saturday. We'll hopely be one of the first on line as always, not sure what we're wearing, but we'll be a party of 5 people towards the front of the line!
I'm still thinking warm thoughts so that everyone has a great travel day down here to Florida and that we have great weather throughout our cruise.
For those of you leaving early this week, I want to wish you all a safe and happy journey. And the same goes to you all who are coming in at the end of the week. I'll see you all Saturday or Monday.

[LVTravel]

Carolyn, I really do hope you feel better for the trip. Just a relatively short jaunt down the highway for you to get to the ship. Must be nice That's me being green with envy Have a safe trip and we will see you on Saturday or Monday.

[cjsmith]

Originally posted by LVTravel
Carolyn, I really do hope you feel better for the trip. Just a relatively short jaunt down the highway for you to get to the ship. Must be nice That's me being green with envy Have a safe trip and we will see you on Saturday or Monday.

Thanks so much. It's a 4 hour drive, but we do go up the night prior or I'd have to get up way to early to be at the port when it opens. (Which by the way my husband still doesn't understand why we have to be one of the first on line and wait so long to board the ship!!)
Have a safe trip down to the port, see you there!

[Jeanny]

Hey Carolyn~
I'll take a walk up & down the line when Jacqui & I get checked in... I'll have on my red Dean T-shirt... it has Dean Dog Pound on the front & Beware of Danger with a Bulldog in the middle on the back... Just yell "HEY JEANNY!!"

If you see a large pack of Red T-shirts moving around the Port, that's LVT's gang!!!

Mark ~ 0 days look at you!!! safe travels!
I'm so excited!!!!

[LVTravel]

Jeanny come on now, we may be big but we aren't that "large" yet. As a matter of fact the DW has lost about 15 pounds (go Ruth). We all have a long way to go.

The shirts are actually polo shirts, not t-shirts but they are most definately red.

[cjsmith]

I'll be sure to yell, and believe me you'll be able to hear me Jeanny! I'll let you know what I'm wearing when I think about it tomorrow. My daughter will have on black pants and a black and cream stripe sweater and my husband Steve will have on a white brooks brothers tee shirt and tanish plaid shorts with leather flip flops. Alex will have on a blue polo tee shirt and Garrett a bright yellow *********** tee shirt. Now armed with all that info, everyone will know who we are!

My daughter just said that "we're like a bunch of people in some kind of book club or something", she meant it in a loving way!!

[princessdaisy]

That tree sounds great!!:) would like to see a picture of it;)

My daughter, Nicole, is excited to meet Meghan! :wave2:

Have a Happy New Year all!!:sunny:

[LVTravel]

Stephanie Meghan and the rest of us went to dinner tonight. She said that she had emailed Nicole. She is excited and wants to meet all the fellow cruisers. I asked if she had emailed the others on the list but she hasn't had time yet with Xmas.

I'll try to get a digital shot and bring it with me to the ship for you to see it. Doesn't look like much now since we don't have enough Hilo Hattie's leis to use for garland like we did on the other tree. Still have quite few ornaments though.

Carolyn I think we need to find Jeanny without letting on and have everyone in the place yell JEANNY at one time. Think she would be embarrassed?

[minimahaki]

Just reading all the posts.



I WILL BE THE ONE IN THE WHEELCHAIR and a big black boot on her right leg

Clothes are all ready but I am still not packed. I am another last min. packer.

Everyone have a safe trip!



Lauretta

[LVTravel]

Lauretta, it is really a shame about the foot. Sorry it wasn't healed enough to come without the wheelchair. Should be easy enough to recognize however.

See ya in 5 days. Have a safe trip down.

Well, Mark and group are now hopefully enjoying themselves in the AKL.

[Jeanny]

Hey LVT~
Ok, so when I see a "group" of red polo's, with a slim Ruth in the lead, I'll know it's you!!
Lauretta will be easy to recognize with that boot. Maybe you'll probably get priority boarding....

[LVTravel]

Jeanny, when Carolyn tells us what she will be wearing we will be able to recognize her too. We already know what her kids will be wearing. See you are currently online.

Carolyn, we definately are "or something" to like the cruise line and the Mouse sooooo much.

[cjsmith]

I have to say, reading the posts on this thread makes me laugh!

The idea of sneaking up and all yelling "Jeanny" at once sounds great, of course now she'll be on the look out for it!

[disneystyle]

Thought it would be fun for us to know the status of movies. As expeceted when I called DCL they said movies are subject to change but here is the list I was given......

Chicago
Lizzie Mcguire
Finding Nemo
Pirates
Spy Kids
Freaky Friday

Cold Creek Manor :p
Under the Tuscan Sun :cool:
Veronica Gurin :confused:
Brother Bear :earsboy:
Calendar Girls :earsgirl:
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[Jeanny]

Hey LVT~
Yeah, I'm on "vacation" ... I usually leave my computer on during the day and just check back every once in awhile. I'm in the cleaning mood right now, so in between getting the laundry done, I'm cleaning the livingroom,,, some vacation!! Work is easier sometimes!

Thanks Disneystyle for the movie list... I held off buying Freaky Friday until we could see it on board.

see you in a few days!

[LVTravel]

Carolyn, even though she would be expecting it, it would still be embarrassing to her and so much fun for us. Imagine the looks on the faces of all those people not knowing what is going on (missing out on the fun) when 20+ people yell the name of one of our own.

Disneystyle, thanks for posting her also. Looks like a decent set of movies for the TV. If I catch some of each movie many times during the week, I'll have seen each movie to its completion.

[brack]

I'm dissappointed that the Haunted Mansion is not on the list of movies. We held off seeing it because we thought it would be playing on the ship. Maybe I'd better go see this week!:(

[LVTravel]

Jeanny, how about a stop down here in Maryland on th way to the ship. I have a house that needs a post-Christmas cleaning. It won't get done until after the cruise. I understand the clothes having to be washed, folded, etc. (we really appreciate the fresh smelling clothes) but housework...

You should be finishing up packing now. Heck, you leave in just 4 days. Hip Hip Horayyyyyyy.

[LVTravel]

Brack

Quote from Carolyn on another thread - "LV Travel~ I called DCL to get the current movie list and these are a few of what they told me:
Chicago
Finding Nemo
Pirates of the Carribean
Calendar Girls
Veronica Gurien
Haunted Mansion

I can't remember the others. The one where the house is possessed for something, I think that Kurt Russell is in it or something is also on there.


__________________


Carolyn "





Looks like you may be able to see Haunted Mansion anyhow.

[brack]

:( :rolleyes: OK ... I am not happy. We will not be able to get to the ship until probably after 2pm on Saturday. It turns out that the DCL transport from the resorts doesn't start picking up until about 11am. Then it has to make rounds to the resorts to pick up. We are meeting it at the Swan and it is scheduled to be there about 12:20pm! I have thought about taking the limo but my DW says to be patient. So you early birds try to save some fun for me. Watch for me. I'll be the one in a blue, big flowered Mickey polo .... running for the ship, dragging Annette!
:crazy: :jumping1:

[LVTravel]

Brack don't you just hate that! Missing out on the lunch, tour of the ship, gettting the best onboard reservations. Don't drag Annette too hard or she may stop taking you to WDW and on the cruises.

At least you will be able to make the sail-away party on Deck 10. That should be fun enough for a while (at least until dinner).

[princessdaisy]

Called DCL last night and Haunted Mansion will be playing:) I also have held off from seeing it...oh, yeah, we will hold the ship for you;) Don't worry and have a wonderful time at Disney with Annette :wave2:

princess:

[minimahaki]

Brack
I can just imagin how you feel I would hate to board late. I love getting there early and unpacking!!! Don't worry the ship won't sail without you relax and remember that your on vacation!!!
Actually being in this foot brace has one advantage I will be one of the first to board (I'd rather be last and walk on )

Princess
Thanks for the movie information I was wondering what the film was!!! Must get to the movies for sure!!! (I say that every time and never go. Opps I went twice on two different cruices but couldn't sit through the movie and left.).
Packed one suitcase today and the next one will be done on Thursday!!!!


Lauretta

[BRFgolfnut]

LVTravel & Brack-
I decided not to bring along my golf clubs as there will be so many other things to do in port. I'll have my DW put the $250.00 (or so) to better uses. I know that she will be able to figure out something for it. LOL.

[disneystyle]

Oops!! Brack I'm so sorry about leaving off Haunted Mansion from the movie list. Silly me, I couldn't read my own shorthand.......

Five days.....

What is everyones guess for weather??????

Even being in Florida it hard to imagine it being warm enough to swim.....

Packing for four is taking me so much longer than I would like........

Debbie
DisneyStyle

[dianedisney]

:wave2: Brack.....
Your too funny...looking forward to seeing both you and Annette. We just flew in from our Christmas trip to Kansas and brought Molly with us. We both can't wait for the end of this week to head down Disney Way.

Happy Cruising.....:boat:
4 days and counting.....:goodvibes
Still haven't packed yet..... :faint:

[minimahaki]

I checked the weather this morning for Friday 1/2 the high is 75 and low of 55. Sailing day high is 74 low 56. SOUNDS GOOD TO ME!
Swimming not me has to be at least 90 for me to get wet!!!
I am sure the kids will be swimming they never get cold I can only remember those days!
Lauretta

[disneystyle]

Thanks for checking the weather minimahaki

[brack]

Thanks for the update on the movies.

Annette and my 31yo DS are making fun of and my "obsession" with this cruise.

Diane: we are looking forward to seeing you and Molly again. I sent you an email about dinner. Did you get it?

[dianedisney]

:wave2: Hi Brack...
Yes...got your e-mail and there is one back at you. Thanks. Can't wait to see your smiling faces.

Happy Cruising.....pirate:
4 days and counting....:hyper:
STILL haven't packed yet....:headache:

[cjsmith]

Ok, I officially finished packing yesterday! Of course I have way too many suitcases, but what are you going to do?

Yesterday was very warm here and today it's beautiful, sunny and a high of 79. It looks to stay that way through the weekend so Key West should be great, just a couple of degrees colder.

Everyone who's leaving for Florida, happy and safe travels.

[RKB]

Brack - we are also catching the DCL bus at the Swan. My TA told me it should be about 11:30, but for me to call and confirm. It is good to hear the "real" time. Does this mean lunch will be completely over when we arrive?!

We are getting excited. We are almost packed. I can't believe it is time!!!

[minimahaki]

I bet that you might just make the lunch. WHy not call the cruise line and check. They called me today informing me that they got the medical forn from my MD and that I did not have to report for the drill. This was a big concern of mine. I didn't want to hold up the people going down 3 flights of steps. They told me that I would need to go down to the area some time and be aware of my station. I told them my cabin is on deck 7 & I know my station is on deck 4 I think it is station 4 almost by the doors.
Safe trip to all who are leaving.
Lauretta

[AmyM]

I know I'm overthinking this WAY too much... But how long do you think it will take to get from our hotel to checked in? Tiffany Towncar to load our luggage at the Polynesian, unload at the port, go thru security, and then check in at the port?

[Jeanny]

Hey Everyone~
check out my new tags!!!!!


Hey Amy~
I would imagine it would only take a little more than an hour to get from the Polynesian to the Port... but with Level Orange in effect, it may take a little longer to get through security. Having never cruised before, but I would allow at least 45 minutes to get through security & checked in.

[brack]

RKB: I hope you're right and I'm wrong. At any rate I plan to be at the Swan early. See you there.

[cjsmith]

Jeanny, congrats on the new tag!

[cjsmith]

DARN! Work just threw us a loop and my husband now has a 1:00 meeting in St Petersburg on Friday. I'm trying to get him a one way rental car that he can drive up and return in Port Canaveral so the kids and I can drive up there ourselves on Friday. Otherwise, he has to drive all the way home and then turn around and we have to drive all the way back up to the port and will get there so late. Keep your fingers crossed that it all works.

[steveandtonya]

Hey Brack, Tell Annette we said Happy Birthday. Kepp the ship in good shape for all of us that are joining you on your second leg of the trip-Jan. 10-17. Have a great trip.
Steve

[Jeanny]

Hey Carolyn~
Well doesn't that just figure!!! My fingers are crossed here--that it will all work out!!

[cjsmith]

Thanks Jeanny. I found a one way rental with Budget and they have a place that's 0.3 miles from the Radisson, so we're all set. Now, I just have to deal with the 3 kids in the car alone for the 4 plus hours!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

[LVTravel]

I can't believe it's almost here

The ship sails in just 3 days and 5 hours.

Amy If you get this before goingo to Fla., have a safe and fun trip for you and your travelling companions. (even if you don't get this have the same)

Carolyn I know everything will work out for you and your DH. Work can be so frustrating at times and the demands can be ridiculous. Don't they know that he's going on a Disney Cruise?

Happy New Year Everyone!

[cjsmith]

Thanks LVTravel! I know, you would think that my husband's company would realize that the Disney Cruise is more important than anything else, but no, they expect him to actually work on his work day!!! He really doesn't have Friday off and this is a prospect meeting for a new client and that's what pays for our Disney cruises, so I guess I'll have to let him go!

I just checked the local weather and the weather for our ports. Saturday looks to be around 74 with sun and clouds for our sailaway with a low in the 60's. Sunday is Key West should be sun and clouds and a high of 76. Grand Cayman looks wonderful with sun & clouds, (noticing a theme here!) and a high of 85 with a chance of rain in Cozumel and a high of 83 there. Of course, things could change, but it still sounds great. Hopefully we won't have the rain in Mexico.

[Jeanny]

Just reserved 2 parasailing spots for me & Jacqui.. she thinks her Mom is a chicken!!! I'll show her!!! we have an 11:30 boat. yea!

Hey Carolyn, the weather sounds absolutley gorgeous!!! It's 43 up here right now... it's a heat wave for us!! I'll check tomorrow and see what the weathermen have in store for our takeoff on Friday afternoon!

See you Saturday!

Happy New Year everyone!

[LVTravel]

Jeanny I was so afraid that you wouldn't be able to make a reservation for the Parasailing. Glad it worked out for you. Can't believe that the DCL email kept getting bounced back. (I have one computer that I can't bring up the Disney.com web site but if I type in a specific URL it works OK. Go figure!). Computers sure are fickle.

[brack]

We're almost done packing completely. Our flight leaves at 7am so this will probably be my last post for awhile. I'll see you there.

It has been a rough 24 hours because Annette thought that I had forgotten to plan a birthday party for her. (she's a Jan 1 baby) I drove her all the way to Tulsa from Oklahoma City to do what she thought was a program but when all her friends jumped out of a room and yelled "Happy Birthday" she was really surprised. I did good! :crazy:

[Jeanny]

Happy Birthday Annette... both of you~ Have a good trip and we'll see you Saturday (sometime in line Hopefully!)

[LVTravel]

Had to do it one more time -

Happy New Year

and May All Your Wishes In The New Year Come True

Special Happy Birthday, Annette

[brack]

Happy New Year See you there. We are off to the airport in about 30 minutes. Travel safe.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :tongue:

[minimahaki]

Happy Birthday Annette and Happy New Year to all Have to finish packing today see yall Sat.
Lauretta

[princessdaisy]

:) Have a safe trip all!! I still have to finish packing today:rolleyes: My little one came down with a cold on Tuesday..panick!! I was able to use Zicam swaps on him and he seems to be doing much better today. We have a 6 hour flight tomorrow with hour half layover and I hope his little ears will be okay.:confused:

Send me some pixie dust!!

LV: See you at Embassy Suites! I will be the tired looking mom with kid attached to her hip:p

princess:

[LVTravel]

Stephanie Looking forward to meeting you and your family. I'll bet you will be tired. It is a looonnnnngg flight from the west coast. I believe you said that you would be in about 10 PM. Remember to call my room from the front desk. I'll leave word there that it is OK to call when you check in. If Meghan is still up, maybe she and Nicole can get together for a short time while you are getting settled (gets one out of the way for a short period of time).

Sending Pixie Dust To All Our Fellow Travelers

[cjsmith]

Since it's the last time that I'll be on before the cruise, I just wanted to wish everyone a safe trip to the port. I'll see you all Saturday!

[LVTravel]

To All Who Are Travelling With Us.

We do wish you a safe and enjoyable trip to the port and speedy check-in lines.

I won't be back on the board until after we check-in at the ship (unless I get online at the hotel tomorrow afternoon).

I have the Cruise Information List printed. If you see me at the cruise check-in and want a copy, just ask. Otherwise I will have them at the sailaway party on Deck 10, aft of the pool area or at the DIS meet on Deck 10 on Monday at 1:30 PM.

Best to all!

[Jeanny]

Ok, so the My Family Travel Curse continues!!!

Just read there was an earthquake in Mexico City... ok, so I know Mexico City and Cozumel are not right next to each other,,,,, but,,,, I am following in my brothers' footsteps... usually sometime happens AFTER he vacations somewhere...

THIS time it's happening BEFORE.... oh well... and to boot, some drunk jerk was arrested last night at PVD (T F Green) where we're flying out of tomorrow for a threat!!!! Great,, they didn't close the airport (this time).. just my luck... at least it's not going to snow tomorrow!!! YEA.

I'll check back tomorrow before I leave...
Carolyn, & LV~ see you Saturday!! have a safe journey.

[Jeanny]

Ok, so the travel curse continues~
OF COURSE IT'S SNOWING TODAY!!! That's because I made plans to leave today!! 1-3" hopefully, the roads won't be too bad... I did see the sander out already. OH, MAN!!!

We're all packed,,, and ready to go,,, well almost. I need to stop at the bank and change my change into $$ and stop at Target or Wal-Mart and get some headphones for my CD player... of course, I can't find my extra set.

Took the kitty to the vets this morning, so she's all set... I took the doggy, Tucker, on Monday, so he's all groomed and ready to go to the next door neighbors for his weeklong play group!

see everyone tomorrow... :yo-yo: :wave2:

[Verandah Man]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/552/62Magic_1-3-04-med.jpg
Disney Magic Saturday morning 1-3-04

[Verandah Man]

The Magic arriving at Key West on 1-4-04.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/556/62kw_1-4-04_7.jpg

[Verandah Man]

The Disney Magic leaving Key West on Sunday night 1-4-04

http://www.verandahman.com/kw%201-4-04%20leaving%203.jpg

[LVTravel]

Verandah Man Thanks for the pics.

Well the Sullivan family, 4 generation trip was a success. We all got home safely at 11:30 PM after a stressful day of exploring, travelling, eating airport and other non-Disney food (will my stomach ever recover?).

Don't remember now who advised to go the AK lodge for the break between getting off the ship and going to the airport but, Thank you. Was an experience I was glad I had. Whole family enjoyed it.

The DIS meet was a little disappointing though. Many of the ones on this thread didn't show up. Boo Hoo. Guess we will never get to meet them.

Brack (well Annette) did take the picture of those that responded to the call for an appearance and I'm sure that he will post it to this thread when he gets back from the extended stay. (Just think, he has another 6 nights of the Magic.)

Best to all and I hope all got back safely!