March 20, 2004

[AboutTheMouse]

Didn't get ours yet, either. But I'll be watching out the window ...

Denise

[strawberryblonde]

Here is hoping that UPS makes many deliveries on the west coast today ::yes:: Sorry that any of us have to wait a min. longer to get our hands on our docs. I feel a bit guilty that I have mine already......yes, I live in AL (right now) but am a west coaster at heart. Best wishes today:sunny:

[mobetsy]

I'm passing the time by starting to pack, although I'm pretending that I'm not really doing that (dh is very excited, but even he thinks it's a little weird to start so soon...). I am quite pleased to realize that 3 pairs of shoes should do it for me. I found matching shirts for both boys (Lands End oxford stripe for $7.50 each at Sears!!); dh has one like theirs, so I am dreaming of a great photo of the three of them together on semi-formal night :D

One of our favorite CDs is called "Philadelphia Chickens" (I know, weird title, but great music and lyrics); it's a collection of fabulous songs by Sandra Boynton. On it, there's a song called "Pig Island" that is my current image of Castaway Cay :cool: If you want to hear it, this link will take you to a page for the entire CD; scroll down a bit to #17 and play!

http://www.boyntonfordmusic.com/Listen%20to%20Chickens%20&%20Rhino.htm

BTW, if you don't have RealPlayer or can't get it to work, the link from that page will download it free (takes several minutes, but then it's done). Well worth a listen for those of us trying to pass the days!

[Magicboundagain4]

:earsgirl: Ok I have them filled out, ordered tuxes, called for excursions.....now I am ready to go....but I still have to wait.

We can't drive down to Florida until March 16th....tick tock tick tock.

Does anyone know where you can have those door magnet signs made? Office Depot? Let me know, if you have any ideas.

Thanks

Lori:wave2:

[Magicboundagain4]

Mobetsy

I enjoyed "Pig Island"

I too want to go up and start making stacking piles to put in my suitcase....but so far have resorted to just looking at everyone elses vacation photos.....maybe I can hold off until next weekend...we'll see how I do.

lori:wave:

[AboutTheMouse]

Magicboundagain4 -

For the door magnets, you can purchase the magnet sheet at Office Depot (or Office Max, Staples, etc.). You can then create something on your computer and print it on the magnetic sheet, just like printing any other document. Some of the kits that I've seen have adhesive paper that goes through the printer and then you stick it to the magnet piece.

Either way, it will be personalized!

No docs, yet

Denise
:confused:

[strawberryblonde]

Philadelphia Chickens CD is in our Suburban in the player most of the time!! When we first got it the kids made me play track 3 (Philadelphia Chickens song) over and over again. I think Pig Island is an adorable song, as is the one about all the animals named "Bob". My kids have me skip over the lady throwing a temper tantrum song though........Happy packing :)

[geffric]

Late dining... is anyone late dining besides us???

[tecdavidt]

Oh no, no docs, I our TA is leaving on a cruise this Thursday. Oh well. I do know our docs go to her first then either Dave will go get them or she will drop them off at our house. It isn't like I haven't cruised before but you know, getting those docs still get us excited about the trip! That feeling never goes away.

As far as packing, we unpacked from our cruise after Christmas but the suitcases never made it back into storage:D . Our bedroom looks like I am in the middle of packing for a trip and it has looked liked that since Jan 4. Well, I am ready! I want to go now. It is another below zero night. Not to mention I am tired of looking at snow. Looking forward to our wonderful cruise. Kathy

[Miss Eeyore]

Geffric-

My DH and I are late seating too.

I just loved the link to Philadelphia Chickens.......I had to order it immediately! And I don't even have kids at home any more!

I think I decided on my last cruise that DVC takes it own sweet time getting docs out.......so I wait.

Marilee princess:

[MickeyMagic]

We chose late seating for this cruise. We have been on 4 DCL cruises. The first couple, we requested first seating and I always felt rushed trying to get ready for dinner - especially if we were trying to get there for pictures first! During the shows, I found myself almost dozing off - full belly and all.

The last couple cruises we opted for late seating and found it worked better for us. The early show doesn't start till 6:30 whereas early dinner starts at 6:00, so we have a little more time to get ready. And if push comes to shove, you could go to the show and then change before dinner as there is about an hour between the show and dinner. That hour is a great time for shopping, viewing pictures at Shutters, or getting our pics before dinner.

[mobetsy]

Marilee, glad you liked Philadelphia Chickens so much; it really is great music! Perhaps I won't be the only one humming Pig Island as I get off at Castaway Cay ;)

Still no docs...will UPS leave them if no one is home?

[Padre Disney]

Our whole group has late seating. The early seating makes us feel rushed.

mobetsy
My cousins doc where left in their front door while they were at work.

I hope the rest of our groups docs come today. October cruise we got 1/2 the docs on a Friday and the others on a Monday.

:Pinkbounc

[dvcmomdeh]

We have late seating also. We had early seating last trip. We found ourselves rushing the day just to get back in time. We decided we could be a little late to a theater production but didn't want to be late to dinner. Serving staff really worrys that you aren't coming or that have done something wrong. Plus we just want to enjoy longer days.

[MickeyMagic]

mobetsy - UPS left my docs inside door. Hopefully, you'll see them today!!!
:tongue:

[dvcmomdeh]

My AAA travel agents tells me that I won't be getter ours for a while yet. Is this standard through travel agents. I probably should have left my ressie with DCL itself. But the 4 beverage mugs seemed to be such a perk. We still use the one that we bought on our last trip.

I'm going to try to book tuxes today........ Only 29 more work days for us. The kids are so excited they only have 28 more school days.

[geffric]

Waiting for our Doc's hope they come today..

Finally got a conversation with the boys re excursions and I will be calling today and getting reservations for the Shipwreck Cove snorkel at St M.. then the boys are debating about the St John Eco Hike or more snorkeling.
..
this is really getting close..

[Magicboundagain4]

My docs came last week and I booked my cruise through a local TA. Last week when I had called earlier in the week to check on docs my TA told me that it would be awhile....she was wrong!!!! They came Friday. YIPPEEEEE!!!!

Our family has early seating. Have a great week.

[strawberryblonde]

We have early seating. It was hard to decide which seating to get. Pros and cons either way from what I have read. I decided I would rather have them fall asleep during the show than dinner. Once they are done eating they can go play at the clubs if they want (it will be early enough in the evening that they should still have energy for that). My kids tend to want mommy if they are sleepy. Not very long until I find out if I made the right choice :boat:

[Muushka]

Late seating for Mr. Muushka and I :wave:

[lisa6191]

WOOHOOOO!! I was so bummed when I didn't get them over the weekend, but they came today.

We have early seating.

I am so excited I can hardly stand it!!

-Lisa

[dvcmomdeh]

WOOHOOO!!! Tuxes just ordered. Parasailing Excursion for kids reserved through shoretrips.com at St. Marteen (Orient Bay). They said we get to go on the boat with them so we should get some good pictures. Hmmmmm. :smooth: What else can I think of?

[geffric]

Waiting... waiting.... waiting... no doc's yet....:confused:
POSTED TO SOON>>>>


I just got our docs. Woo Hoo

..:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :jumping1: :jumping3: :jumping2:

[mobetsy]

They came! They came! They came! :bounce: And, as far as I can tell, no mistakes either. First thing the boys wanted to do was watch the DCL video again :D

Today at work at lunchtime someone commented that my cruise must be getting near (they've only been listening to me go on about it for 16 mos or so...). I grinned and answered that it is in 39 days...but who's counting?

[Muushka]

"I got a piece of coal" :(

And no docs :(

But I'm happy for the rest of you! ;)

[Padre Disney]

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :hyper:

GOT DOCS!
Just got DS and mine. FIL & MIL got theirs also.

[dvcmomdeh]

DH just informed me that AAA called during the noon hour and has our docs. Going to pick them up after work. YIPPEEEE

DD and DS were so excited to hear that the for sure are going parasailing. I'm looking forward to a spa treatment (I think). DH says he is looking forward to doing what the man in the commercial does, SLEEP!!

See you all real soon:earsboy:

[AboutTheMouse]

No docs, yet. Boo hoo!

We used *************. Anyone else use them and receive their docs?

[geffric]

AboutTheMouse I got mine late in the day, after 4pm.. so you still have hope.. Pixie Dust for your Docs

[MickeyMagic]

I love that commercial with the guy 'relaxing'... I always think a cruise is going to be so relaxing, but then there's so much to do! I do tend to spend quite a bit of time lying around near the pool.

[Miss Eeyore]

Has anyone who has gotten their documents use points rather than $$$$$, thus having DVC as your "travel agent"? I wonder if that is the hold up for me.

Oh well.....still plenty of time for them to come.

Marilee

[dvcmomdeh]

We used points for our last cruise. We gave up a 12 day Christmas vacation to go. It was such and awesome trip. I was so torn as to give up the 12 for 7......

You should be receiving your documents soon. I don't remember receiving them last minute. Since I am not a last minute person.... I'm pretty sure that we got them early.

I found out (like how could I have not known) we have early seating for dinner. Darn it. We really have been talking late dining. What do you think? Will we be able to switch. I would think it would be easier to go from early to late; don't you.

[62travelDisney]

Hey all!

We are going on the March 20 cruise. DVC members but new to cruising and totally clueless. 4 kids, boy 11, boy 9, girl 6, girl 4. My husband and I both celebrating our 40th. Would love to hear from anyone about anything we need to know. Cannot wait!!!

Laurie

[geffric]

62travelDisney Welcome.. there are tons of tips on these boards to help you. Many of us are DVC too, we own at OKW. and have 2 boys 12 and 10..

WE have a list of all the DISers going on the cruise at ..
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=495527
email Kathy your info and she will include you on the list..

[dvcmomdeh]

Welcome Laurie,

As with any trip to Disney, albeit park or ship. There is always something new so we are a little clueless as well. This time we are traveling with at to be 16 yo boy and 13 yo girl. This is such and inbetween age.

Where are you traveling from? Any questions just ask?

[Magicboundagain4]

:sunny: Welcome Laurie:

We are also traveling with 4 kids. This will be our second disney cruise. You are going to have a great time.

Lori

[disneylarsen]

Miss Eeyore,
We still do not have our docs yet. We just joined DVC because we wanted to go on the cruise. I told my DH that I would love to go on the Disney Cruise, I thought he would say "Yeah Right" with that eyebrow thing going on, but he said "It makes more sense to join DVC and do something Disney every year!!" Well Disney..........???

I am so bummed out and it is snowing again in Minnesota...
I would love to do the Doc Dance with you all.

BTW we have late seating not by choice at first, but now I feel it is the better way to go after reading the boards.

One more thing, this is (I think) my seventh cruise and my husband has always brought and worn his Tux. This time he said he is not wearing his Tux, that one of his new suits is better than any old Tux. What is up with that???

Dawn

[strawberryblonde]

I found out (like how could I have not known) we have early seating for dinner. Darn it. We really have been talking late dining. What do you think? Will we be able to switch. I would think it would be easier to go from early to late; don't you. [/B][/QUOTE]

I would think you could call them right away and they would be able to switch you now. Just think how happy you will make a family with toddlers that have been on the early dining wait list :goodvibes . If I am wrong, and they can't switch you now, there shouldn't be a bit of trouble once on board. I keep reading that main is the hard one to get, not late. Best wishes and happy planning :teeth:

[dvcmomdeh]

It's changed, Thanks for the tip. I thought I had to go through my travel agent. DCL had originally told me several months ago that any changes had to be made through AAA who booked us. Of course now I'll be starving to death for dinner. Rick (DH) thought that it would be more adult if we went to late dinner. So now I have to go back through the posts to see who is going to late dinner. Finally!! Something to do.

[tecdavidt]

Hello all. I just added 62travelDisney to our list. Could everyone check out the list to make sure I have all the info correct. I noticed a lot of you are talking about dining times and I know I don't have all that on the list.

Wow, 36 days to go!!! No docs but they'll get here. Our TA leaves tomorrow on her cruise, lucky lady. Weather is starting to improve in IA, temps are a bit warmer and the snow is starting to melt.

Kathy

[dvcmomdeh]

We are in Room 7510. I'd like to get upgraded. Any experienced cruisers think that might be a possibility.

[disneylarsen]

Hey dcvmomdeh,
I called about upgrading the other day. My husband thought it would be a nice surprise to tell me we could upgrade to the two bedroom...and DCL said this cruise was sold out. I do not know how many people cancel this close to the date, maybe some other members have a better idea.

We are in cabins 7110 & 7108 and we have late seating.

Looking forward to the cruise.

Dawn

[Miss Eeyore]

Our cruise is sold out?????

Guess we're all lucky to be there!


Marilee....who is still pouting about no documents yet princess:

[geffric]

I am really not surprised that it is sold out as it is Spring Break for many school districts... IMHO..

[MickeyMagic]

Sold out? Not surprising. With the timing and the weather this winter around much of the country, who wouldn't want to book a cruise? I'd like to go now. It just snowed another few inches. I heard on the news we've had one day in February without snow!
:crazy:

[62travelDisney]

Hi Lori,

How old are you kids, any any tips for cruising with 4?:cool:

[62travelDisney]

Thanks for adding us to the list Kathy, is it posted somewhere? We have the early seating (I believe) and no DOCS yet. Thanks!
Laurie

[geffric]

Laurie did you get your questions answered??Traveling on the ship will be easy with the kids as they want to spend so much time in the LAb/Club with the other kids. Did you check out the activites for them on the Dave's site http://dcltribute.com/

Susan

[dvcmomdeh]

Hearing that the cruise is sold out is not necessarily good news to my ears. We are still hoping that our 12 year and 10 month old daughter will be able to get bumped up into the teen club. They told me that it just depends on how many teens actually register for the club.

The gal I spoke with told me that I might want to reconsider as their may be 17 yo boys in the club and if she is only 12.10 she may not be comfortable. Then I started to be really be concerned about our decision to cruise Disney again. I hope she can get in because at 10 yo she HATED the Oceaneers Lab. She is very mature for her age.

So, I guess if an older teen isn't sure they are going to be spending time in the club they shouldn't registered so that others can be moved.

Of course my kids promise that they will keep each other company and that mom and dad will get some quiet time. We shall see..... AND it won't be long.

[geffric]

Dawn,

My son ( 1 week away from turning 13 on the cruise) will be in the teen group, as he refuses to consider the LAB again. My fear is that he will be too young to fit in and will be wandering the ship for the week.

I didn't know that some of the 12 year olds could get bumped up. I would feel better if he could have some 12 year old at the Teen club with him..then he might fit in more.

My 10 yo has informed us that the only time he is going to the lab is when they will be in the stack.. other than that, he wants to hang at the sports deck...
Whatever, we will be on the cruise, no snow, someone else will cook the meals and serve me.. life is good.. the kids will figure out what they are doing .
Hakuna Matata..

Susan

[Magicboundagain4]

Hi Laurie:

I just read your question about traveling with 4 kids. You already know this but be organized but don't organize every moment. Last cruise they were in and out the door at different times very fast and then they were gone. The older two were hard to get to eat with us at night....but they had a ball. One thing I am glad I did and it wasn't cheap but it alleviated one or two problems and made my week a vacation as well. I sent all dirty laundry out each and every morning and let Disney wash it instead of myself standing in the laundry room on my vacation. It was one of the best things I did.

You know there will be fights....but just have fun ...I would leave notes in the room where the boys could check in with me, they would know where to find me then they would tell me where they were off to. With the pagers the girls could be with me or in the club and I would come when ever they wanted to leave. I know I have lots of other ideas....but it would take hours.
PM me sometime I will try and get back to you sooner. I promise.

Lori
:earsgirl: :earsgirl:

[dvcmomdeh]

Susan,

I wish Amanda wasn't so busy with Basketball and gymnastics I'd like the kids to chat. On our last cruise I had introduced each of the kids to a child of their own age and we met upon boarding and they were inseparable from then on. Amanda isn't in to doing girl things so maybe they can get together and play basketball all week. Now, my son who will be 16 within 15 days of the cruise informs me that HIS SISTER will go into the teen club. ONLY because he doesn't want to lose anytime there. He is a 13 yo at heart.

I am also ready to get out of the cold it is only 15 degree here at the moment.

[Padre Disney]

To those of you that were told the cruise was sold out. Have you went to DCL web site yet? Today it still shows rooms for 2 adults plus 1 child. :confused:
It looks like it would be very very expensive but still open. I made it all the way through right before submitting names so I guess it could changes and say sold out.

[dvcmomdeh]

I'm in withdrawl.... Haven't received a message from our group in almost 24 hours.

:( canceled parasailing altogether for the cruise. We thinking we'll try to schedule it at WDW the Saturday after we get back. They'll take my daughter by herself.

Going to bank to get my roll of quarters for laundry today.

[Magicboundagain4]

:bounce: I too am missing the posts. It's getting closer and closer another Magic trip leaves tomorrow. Soon it will be our turn.

[geffric]

Originally posted by dvcmomdeh

Going to bank to get my roll of quarters for laundry today.

Do you remember how much laundry is? That was on my list too.. and I couldn't remember how much it cost..


Other q's how much memeory for the digital camera?? I am taking 3 256 mg cards, is that enough? I am not bringing my laptop for downloading pic..

[dvcmomdeh]

I think it is a $1 to wash at least $1 to dry if not more.
They dry slowly. Packing extra hangers isn't such a bad idea; especially wire.

For memory cards it depends on the size of the picture as to how many pictures you can get on a card. If you are like me I took over 350 pictures last summer on vacation. I take pictures of everything. I don't necessarily print them anymore; I love to have my screen saver go through the pictures in my folders. I can get lost in the memories flashing by. DH will be taking his laptop for downloading. FYI you can by memory cards in the shops on the islands for cheap.

I was looking at pictures from the last cruise and realized I hadn't packed my battery alarm clock. So I put a little more in my suitcase last night. We have gone from one suitcase to three... ARGH. One will just be for DD and my dresses.

[Muushka]

I don't know if everyones digital camera comes with the cables to hook up to the TV, but we have found when we want to save some memory we review the day's pictures on TV and delete the ones that are not perfect.

By the way, do the TVs in the staterooms have the composit video inputs? I hope so, otherwise we will be buying some more memory or bringing the laptop!

[geffric]

Thanks, Dawn
I can get about 100 pic's per card with max megapixils.. so that is 300 pic's.... I did remember extra hangers, and now I know to bring about $5 or so in qtrs, plus clothes pins..

Not too much longer now..

Susan

[strawberryblonde]

I haven't packed yet because I keep thinking it is going to warm up like last year and I will be wearing my capris. I wore capris all of March last year so I hate to pack them up but I sure don't need to be wearing them yet, still so cold here this year. I might just pack now, I would feel better about being ready and it just might bring on warmer weather :sunny:

[strawberryblonde]

I just thought of something that made me smile......

The magic sets sail for 5 more cruises before our turn, we are number 6 :hyper: , that sounds so close!

[mobetsy]

#6!!! That is a wonderful thought :Pinkbounc

For all of you taking digital cameras (like us), don't forget your battery chargers. We'll probably have 3 sets of batteries plus the charger (which is a quick one). We also will have dh's GPS and one Gameboy that require batteries, but those will have less frequent use than the camera. We usually have a 64 Mb card in our camera and it will hold almost 100 pics; I'm going to switch it out for a 256, bring the 64, and also along an extra 32. I do tend to sit down regularly and delete the bad pics. Additionally, each boy will have his own disposable, which will probably be used up before we've been gone 24 hours, and the Target underwater camera with 4 rolls of film. I tried the latter on our vacation last summer and was pleased with the photos underwater (shallow).

[geffric]

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Do you think it is ok to bring the digital camera on the beach at CC?? I am concerned about getting the sand in the camera... Am I being overly crazy?? :crazy:

[mobetsy]

I have taken mine to the beach before, but I put it in a double ziploc bag and am pretty obsessive about brushing off hands, etc. before pulling it out, then put it right away. In a way, it is probably safer than a good regular camera, as there are fewer moving parts to be damaged by sand. I suppose security might be a bit of an issue. We will have our cheap and waterproof Target one with us as well

Can anyone who has been there before tell me how long it would take to go from the family beach back onto the ship (to return camera to the room, get a forgotten item, whatever)?

[Magicboundagain4]

About 10-15 minutes....not real quick.

[geffric]

It is also faster to walk than wait for a tram..

[dvcmomdeh]

OH MY....

I added a 4th suitcase last night. I feel like I'm moving onto the Magic. Now that sounds like a good idea.

Happy Monday Everyone. Only 4 more Mondays.

[dvcmomdeh]

I thought of a question....

1. Can you use calling cards from the ship to call home? At no expense to your ship bill?

I think my cell worked, BUT JUST BARELY, while at St. Thomas. We were really high on a mountain in a taxi at the time.

[strawberryblonde]

I want to know the answer to this too :)

[tecdavidt]

I doubt you will be able to use calling cards on the ship. The service is satellite from what I remember. The internet is the best way of keeping in touch. It works great on DCL ships. Not all lines provide good internet service.

Our cell provider is Verizon and its works great in US ports of call and it is cheaper than using the phone service the ship provides.

When we are in port your calling cards will work from the ports, not the ship. We also have used the internet cafes found in some of the ports. The one in St. Thomas is great and is cheap. I believe the name was Beans, Bytes and Websites. They had great coffee also.

It is getting so close!!! Finally had our daughter try on her summer clothes and I have to buy all new. All are ordered today. I still need to get her shoes. The only thing left is to pack up the bags.

Now if we only had ours docks:(. Oh well, they will get here. Our TA is still on her cruise.

Kathy

[disneylarsen]

Hi Everyone,
I am getting excited. I have the shoe bag for over the door and I read on the boards to put the boys outfits in a plastic bag for less wrinkles and I can hand them a bag and the socks and underwear will be included. They will be ready to go.

My question is that I just got a digital camera for Christmas. This little Canon Elph with really no zoom, but it is small and easy to carry around. I just bought a 256mb flashcard at Costco and wonder how many pictures I can expect to get??

My other question is that I read in one of the Navigators that you can have Shutters download the pictures to CD. I did not hear that anyone actually had this done so do you think it is possible. I only have a 32mb and a 16mb...so any advice?

One more question..what is the kind of underwater camera from Target that you recommend? I thought that was a great idea for the boys at the beach!

My boys are both home today with the flu so maybe they are building up some resistance to the Norwalk Virus for the Cruise. This was the day that I was going to search for their little blue blazers, oh well.....Thank goodness they are not too bad, just tired enough to want to be on the couch, not moving and watching cartoons.
thanks for your help in advance,
Dawn (Counting the days):wave2:

OOPs I meant to post this with my March 20th meet! sorry

[disneylarsen]

OOPs,
I meant to post a thread to our group but it end up as a new post. Does anyone know how to move it?
thanks,
Dawn

[tecdavidt]

Try emailing one of the webmasters for their help. They probably could help. Kathy

[strawberryblonde]

Thanks. We will plan to use calling cards from port then. Hope your TA gets home soon, a tan for her and docs for you :sunny:

[Miss Eeyore]

I am still waiting patiently (all right IMPATIENTLY) for our docs to come. It is grey and cold and wet here....I can hardly wait to cruise.

Marilee

[WebmasterPenny]

Fixed ya disneylarson :)

[tecdavidt]

Well, no docs but hey, temps tomorrow in the 40's!!!!! This is something to be excited about because it means Spring is getting closer and so is the cruise! Kathy

[disneylarsen]

It looks like there is a new DVD version for DCL with new footage of the ship. I ordered it for fun...maybe it will arrive before the cruise, maybe even before my DOCS!!! Here is the link if you like.
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/d...id=RequestMedia

The UPS man goes by twice each day and it is all I can do to not wave him down to tell him this is the right place.

I got a new carry on bag with wheels for Valentine's Day so no more giving hubby that look when he forgets to offer to help carry the bag with half of his stuff in it as we run through the airport for a flight that does not leave for over an hour. I don't know why I did not think of this years ago. He is so romantic and smart!

Counting the days and packing stuff in piles for the big day.
Dawn

[strawberryblonde]

A new DCL DVD sounds fun, I want one:happy1: !

I just called Radisson and had them put down my credit card on my reservation for March 19th. I thought I had to pay by today but they don't charge until you check in.

Hope everyone who doesn't have them yet gets their docs today :sunny:

[disneylarsen]

We wanted to stay at the Radisson, but it is actually OVERSOLD for that night, (when I called directly) so if any of you are staying please be sure to get that reservation guaranteed! :) I was told a group of some type was coming in.
We are staying at the Hyatt Airport since we get in around 7:30pm.
We are staying at the Radisson for one night after we get off the ship on Saturday.


Dawn

ps. I am the same one that was told the Magic was soldout for this cruise and it was not...so I may just be jinxed.

[strawberryblonde]

I made the reservation on line last year sometime and had written down in my notes to pay on Feb. 18. They took down my credit card info today and gave me a confirmation number. Is that guaranteed enough or should I be worried?

[disneylarsen]

Strawberryblond,
I would not worry, the hotels generally overbook just like the airlines because they know there will be no-shows. Especially if they are holding rooms for a group. If they do need to turn people away they will usually turn those away first that did not guarantee their rooms and then those that arrive late. If you are getting in late I would just call sometime that day to verify that you will be arrivings after a "certain" time.

Hope that helps.
Dawn

[strawberryblonde]

Yes, we will be getting in later as we will be driving all day. I will call ahead to make sure of getting our room. Thanks for your help :sunny:

[MickeyMagic]

:sunny: :sunny: We're having a heat wave!!! It got to 44 degrees today....first time we've been above freezing in 31 days and the warmest it has been since late November. This is very good medicine for my spring fever. But the Disney Magic will be the cure!!!!! :sunny: :sunny:

[tecdavidt]

We are having a tropical heat wave here in the midwest! Day two in the mid-40's!!!! The melt down is happening fast which means--the cruise is only 29 days away! :bounce: I can hear the tropical music now. Oh yes, no docs :( .
Kathy

[Magicboundagain4]

WAHOO!!!!

Disney Take me AWAY!!!!!!!:Pinkbounc

[62travelDisney]

Hi everyone, no docs yet for this family, does anyone know when I should expect them?

Can't wait!
Laurie:Pinkbounc

[Magicboundagain4]

:bounce: :bounce: It seems like quite a few on our cruise have already received them about 2 weeks ago, but I know there are still others that have not....I don't know when and with whom you booked. I booked a year ago with TA and made final payment back in Jan.....TA did not think I would be getting them right away and they came that week. I am sure yours will be arriving soon!!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[geffric]

One month from today March 19th, at this time, I will be working from home and trying to work and get the last minutes work things taken care of, finishing the last few items to pack, calling a cab, gathering the 'on the plane and carryon things", waiting for the DS's to come home from school.. AND LEAVING FOR THE AIRPORT........Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Miss Eeyore]

I called DVC today, who in turn called DCL who told the rep that my docs had just been printed today, so should expect them next Tuesday. That seems slow, and late, to me. But I will wait.

Marilee

[strawberryblonde]

I wonder if they printed out the docs for the first half of the alphabet first? My last name starts with D and I recieved mine early.

Another reason could be that those who may be getting upgraded get theirs later. I didn't get upgraded and no one else who got their docs mentioned an upgrade either. It is something to hope for as you wait for your docs in the snow :bitelip:

[disneylarsen]

I have not received my docs yet either..........
I booked thru DVC as well as Miss Eeyore (I think ) and when I called DVC the other day the girl was kind of snotty and said that nobody is suppose to receive their docs until 2-3 weeks prior...

This was my first experience with DVC and the first trip that I booked as a new member and they did not seem all that friendly.

Oh well, I could just be crabby because I can't find my passport and I have to send for a new birth certificate and pray that I get it back from Wisconsin in time.

Please tell me that I will not be held up in any lines with only a birth certificate, my husband will never let me live it down. I always misplace things.
thanks,
Dawn

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=lime> *****pixie dust*****</font>

:goodvibes <font color=teal>Sending good vibes your way, may the mail be fast!</font>

[geffric]

disneylarsen we have used birth certificates only on the last cruise, no problem.. Sounds like you had a bad time with the DVC CM , I would call and ask for another CM t get some real answers.


strawberryblonde we are " T" so the alpha order doesn't work.

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=red> Well, that shoots that theory! Most likely there is no rhyme or reason but DVC does seem to be a bit slow. </font>:scratchin

[mouse5]

Hi I just booked this cruise on a FL res. rate. The only problem is my DH has to work. The kids have spring break and the price is right so I decided to go ahead and do it. We were on this ship 2 years ago and had a great time. I'm a little nervous about traveling with 3 kids alone but I know we'll have fun!! Anyway My kids ages are 13(DS)grade 7, 10(DD)grade 5 and 4(DS). They would love to hear from other kids. Thanks

[geffric]

Hi Mouse5 welcome..

I have a 7th grade son and a fifth grader too.

I'll PM you and the kids can email.

Susan

[mouse5]

Susan, My seventh grader will only be 13 for 1 week before the cruise. Did I read your son is the same age?

[Magicboundagain4]

Welcome Mouse5

I too have a 13 year old son that will be aboard. His name is Jacob and your son can e-mail him at "onlystrikes08@aol.com"

I have a 15 year old son and twin 8 year old girls as well. This is our 2nd Magic trip-last one was 2 years ago in March.

[geffric]

mouse5 Yes.. it will be fun to get the three boys together..

Geoff and Jacob have emailed a few times , Geoff is looking forward to meeting the boys.

[tecdavidt]

mouse5, I am adding you to our list under the March 20 unofficial cruise list post. Kathy

[dvcmomdeh]

Morning everyone.

Our email is down so I am not able to get the posts as they come in. I had to go searching for our link. Good thing the search was working.

I got a call from AAA yesterday... Having already received our documents I figured that it would never hear from them again. February is DISNEY month for our local AAA. They called to say my name had been drawn for the prize for the week. My name was drawn last year and I got a calendar. This week it was an autograph book. Granted we have 3 or 4 of them but they are sending it to my daughter, it will help her be excited.

So we can keep our list at the top, I'm BUMPING!!

Have a great weekend.

[Padre Disney]

1 month from today at this time we will be waiting at Pop Century for the Hummerzine to pick us up for our ride to the port. (really less then a month)
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :wave:

[62travelDisney]

Thanks guys, I am DVC too, maybe that's why no docs.:::MinnieMo

[tecdavidt]

We are not DVC members so who knows why ours are late. Last Spring Break we had the same problem. In previous years we had gotten the docs up to 6 weeks before and really nothing is different in our booking we used the same TA, air through DCL, pre-night at the Airport Hyatt, Disney transfers so go figure. Good thing we know what to expect when we get them. Now on our Princess cruise it was different. You fill out the doc information via the internet and when you get the docs, they are ready to go! That was so easy compared to any other line we have been on. Less than one month to go! Kathy

[AboutTheMouse]

We are still waiting for our docs, too. We used *************, and they said that we would receive them 2 - 3 weeks before departure. So they technically have 1 - 2 weeks before I start pestering them.

Four weeks to go.

Four ... weeks ... to ... go .

FOUR ... WEEKS ... TO ... GO!!!

(not that I'm counting or anything!)

[mobetsy]

I was reading the dining room menus yesterday and found myself practically drooling...it is getting so close I can just about taste some of those yummy dishes :p

At this very hour in 4 weeks our airplane will be taking off :Pinkbounc

[Miss Eeyore]

Exactly four weeks from this moment we will be boarding "wing and a prayer" airline for our short hop up to Seattle, and our flight to Orlando. It is about the only thing keeping me going right now.

Our lives are a bit rocky right now....especially for my dear husband. He is the one who really needs the trip. And I know that a cruise is just what he needs....the absolute ability to relax. He had a terrible tragedy at school this week......one of his wrestling coaches died in his arms......victime to a sudden vascular accident......and this guy is two years younger than we are! So the sschool and especially the wrestlers are so upset.

So we are dreaming of sky blue Carribbean seas.

Marilee

[tecdavidt]

Marilee, that is terrible. I hope the cruise helps your husband.

I also need to post this to all in our group: some might of noticed we are going again this Dec. 28th on the Magic. This cruise is a secret to our daughter. It will be our Christmas gift to her. I was working away on a project and thought, oh my, what if somebody noticed the trip posting somewhere and mentions this when Stephanie is around:eek: . So shsss, over that cruise. Sadly, by going then we will not be going on the Magic next Spring Break.

Only 4 weeks!!!!! Kathy

[geffric]

Kathy glad you told us of the secret..not that anyone would intentionally mention it but now we know to keep it real quiet...


Marilee -- PD to you and your DH.. how horrible..


In a few weeks we will be there.. all the months of planning, waiting , anticipating will be over...

Susan

[mobetsy]

Oh, Marilee, that's awful. How upsetting and sobering for all of you. A true reminder to celebrate and live fully today, as we never know what tomorrow will bring.

[Magicboundagain4]

One more Saturday down....only 3 more after this weekend that are leaving Port without all of us onboard. My packing pile is getting bigger and taller....oooooh I can't wait to start putting all of it into bags and then closing them up.

My youngest two are getting more and more excited....they think they can't wait much longer. All 4 kids and my husband have begun talking about all of the food, and the specific food items they are most looking forward too. The girls are anxious for the smoothies. Isaac and Jacob's favs are the pizza. They hung around and ate pizza at all hours last trip......with my 4 kids and husband I know that I get my moneys worth just in food alone....The quantity of food they consume is unreal....so watch out if you are behind this family in the buffet line....they don't leave much food in their wake. Heck, I am just going to apologize right now....the food areas are about the only place you will see this family.

My DH, Bob is 6'8" (you can't miss him) and this is his first cruise. I know he is not as excited as the rest of us...but one of his friends just told him that a vacation spent eating and chewing and eating and chewing is incredible ....and I think secretly now that one of his friends told him it was cool...now he too has begun to get excited.....about the food! The more he hears all the kids talking about the things they are looking forward to (besides the food) I think he too is getting anxious.

All I know is 2003 was a busy busy year with lots of work and not enough play....and I need a MAGIC BREAK!!!!!

[62travelDisney]

Hey we have 4 kids also. Will look for the 6'8" guy with the 4 kids in the food lines!!!:wave:

[babs4]

We will be on the March 20 cruise also. Our 3rd ! Once on the Wonder and once on the Magic (last March) It will be myself, DH,DD age 16, DD age 11 (5th grade) and disney grandma. I can't believe it's almost here and some of you have already started to pack. Your way ahead of me. I find myself running out of time quickly. But am ready for the warm carribean sun. We are tired of the cold Indiana winter.:bounce: :earsboy:

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=fuchsia>Just four more weeks! I just cleaned up supper dishes and was thinking I won't be doing that four weeks from now! </font>:teeth:

[tecdavidt]

babs4, I just went to add you to our list and you are already on it. I just updated your information. Just 4 weeks to go. Kathy

[Miss Eeyore]

Not packing yet, but I've started to organize a bit. A friend once gave me a darling hawaiian=print soft backpack....just fabric, not heavy duty. But its great to bring the book, sunscreen, pop can, drink mug, etc. to the pool. So I'm starting to put in there all the "stuff" I'm getting ready and don't want to forget....the address labels, the new baggage tags, the trading pins, etc. I've also got out the file folder with all the travel details, will put docs there when they FINALLY arrive....etc.

So I am happily passing the time. I've been scrapbooking my previous DCL cruises too.

The time will pass I know.

We're also busy arranging an Alaskan cruise this summer.....we love that itinerary, now if only DCL would cruise it! But we are happy on Princess too.

The memorial for the wr4stling coach is at the school this week, so hopefuolly Kent can move on from there. Since we are so new here, Kent just started as administrator at this school this school year, he didn't know the guy all that well. I think what was the biggest shock was having it happen right there, within his touch....and also having the guy be younger than we are! It was a sobering reminder of our mortality. We have hit the gym more diligently, I'll tell you.

Marilee

[mouse5]

Hey, i am a 10 year old girl. I am very excited about this cruise. This will be my 3rd cruise. If u want to talk to me contact me on xfootballchick2x :crazy:

[dvcmomdeh]

Email is still down, so I have to use the search to find our link.

I decided I am NOT taking 4 suitcases. Rick and each of the kids can carry the suitcases and I'll carry the travel documents. :p

My DD (12) is standing here watching me type this. Now she wants to register as a DIS member and have her own ID.

Well, keep our server in your thoughts, we may have lost the last two weeks worth of messages. I had 3 in draft form.

Prayers for Kent and Marilee. God Bless.

Heres counting only 25 days....till we leave Indiana.

[tecdavidt]

dvcmomdeh, Hi Dawn, I keep forgetting to ask, do you work for Pudue Univ.? My sister used to work their and now she teaches German at the Catholic high school in Lafayette. Her husband works for Lilly in research. He has a PHD in Chem. It is such a small world maybe you two know each other. Our first TA for our Disney cruises was Larry Vander--something. I can't remember his whole name but he is retired now. Yes, I used a Lafayette TA while living in Des Moines. Now we use our friend. If she quits we will use Dreams. Kathy

I forgot to add my sister's name: Georgia Olsen and Bernie Olsen.

[dvcmomdeh]

How fun that you are familiar with West Lafayette! Have your sister contact me if she needs to get anything to you and we can bring it with us. I'm afraid that I don't know them.

I have worked at Purdue for nearly 21 years now. I started as a child I think :) It was supposed to get me big perks for education for the kids but I think it will be unaffordable even with the discount. Neither of my kids seem to be interested in what Purdue has to offer.

See you soon.

[AboutTheMouse]

Hey -

My DH has family in West Lafayette, too. His uncle used to teach at Purdue and is a minister in a Lutheran church there.

Small world!

[tecdavidt]

AboutTheMouse, my brother-in-law is Lutheran, my sister was but converted to Catholicism. i don't know the church he attends.

Both are 50 years soon to be 51. My nephew received his undergrad in engineering from Purdue. A friend of mine has a daughter that will soon be graduating from Purdue in Pharmacy. Such a small world.

dvcmomdeh, thanks for the offer but I don't really need anything from my sister. Georgia has lived in Lafayette and now West Lafayette since Bernie received his PHD from Wisconsin back in 1980 so I have been to your city a lot. It has really grown since they first moved to Indiana. The job she had at Purdue had something to do with the athletic department--she kept track of the athletes education process. I can't remember her title but I do know it was before the current Football coach was hired. She quit when she decided she wanted her summers off. She is also the one who decided to take me on my first cruise since my husband had no desire to go. Well, that was back in 1997 to celebrate my 40th and the rest is history--this March I will have been on 15! Yikes! so many islands and so little money lol. Obviously husband Dave is also hooked.

Only 3 more weekends at home before we fly to Orlando! Spring is also on its way, we have an entire week above freezing predicted and the snow is disappearing fast! Kathy

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=C71585>Kathy, was it you who posted that you haven't needed Sea Safe in March? I'm starting to think we might not need to bother as it has been quite cold and the waters will just be starting to warm up when we cruise. Would it be foolish of me to not buy/pack Sea Safe? I think I will post on the main board as well, and see if anyone has ever had a case of "Sea lice" in March. </font>

[MickeyMagic]

Yikes! I just read some 2-19 cruisers had a problem with jelly fish at CC. Anyone else ever run into this at CC?

[tecdavidt]

Yes, we did not need Sea Safe in March. Maybe we need to ask Padre Disney if they had any problems in March. Sea Lice is baby jellyfish, right? I never heard of them until this board but then we live in the midwest. We also do not snorkel so maybe we don't go out far enough where the little ones hang out? So, no we did not have any problems. Kathy

[Padre Disney]

We have never had a problem with sea lice. We have been on CC in March, October and December. Last October while at the adult beach we had a stingray swim right next to us saw a barracuda. WOW it was so cooool! Both were a little closer then I was comfortable with. :eek:

Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait!:teeth:

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=royalblue>Yes, the "lice" is baby jellyfish. Because of the post about jelly fish at CC for the Feb. cruise, I'm wondering if that will mean more babies?! than usual?</font>

<font color=deepskyblue>Our entire family is really getting excited as we get closer. My DS has his 7th birthday the first week in March. We have been busy planning his party so that keeps us occupied alot of the time. Once his party is over, we will be that much closer to our cruise. These next weeks are just going to fly by!!</font>:happy1:

[Miss Eeyore]

Our docs arrived today...its official now!!!!!!


Marilee

[tecdavidt]

Our TA arrived back home today from her cruise, lucky lady, a 10 day cruise! I sure hope our docs are here and she will be calling us this week.

So do you think we need Sea Safe this cruise? I haven't been following the thread but it sounds like there might be a problem? We can't buy it here in IA but I could order it over the internet. I know I found it last year on the internet via a search.

It is getting so close!!!!Kathy

[tecdavidt]

The docs are here!!! I was correct in my hunch that they arrived while she was on her cruise. She will drop them off in a day or two. I am just relieved they are here. This cruise is now official! Kathy

[62travelDisney]

Still no docs, but DVC says they are on their way. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[tecdavidt]

Just watched the "show". I forgot how many commercials are on regular TV! 1/2 hour show? I'd say it was a 15 min. program with 15 min. of ads lol. It was so great watching the ship! Just think, less than one month it will be our turn! Kathy

[Miss Eeyore]

I don't "get it" how to fill out some of these docs......like the Bahama's one.....I don't remember this one from last time.

Marilee

[Miss Eeyore]

bump

[mouse5]

The sea lice usually shows up between Mothers Day and Fathers Day. My friend did get bad lice in Jamaica last April so It does seem to be showing up at different times depending on the location.I havn't ever heard of anyone getting it in March. The Sea safe is easy to find here in FL. Walgreens has it if you have time to shop before the cruise. I don't think you'll need it. As the cruise gets closer I can let you know. My sister in laws Sister lives in ST. Thomas and I'll email her. No docs yet but I booked late.

[geffric]

3 weeks from tonight... i will have all the suitcase out, still open, the clothes staged, making sure the last minute stuff is arranged in the carry on .. newspaper stopped, mail stopped.. YEP!.. we will leave after school friday.. so need to make sure the kids have all the homework and projects done, my work is current, etc .. 'cause we will be going on our long awaited CRUISE>>>

Where will you be and what will you be doing 3 weeks from tonight???

[Muushka]

3 weeks from tonight we are having a birthday party for me! I will be 50 :earseek: and we have got a 2 bedroom and a studio at OKW and have invited 10 friends to join us for the celebration.
Really looking forward to the party, but really really looking forward to the BIG BIG birthday celebration on the Magic!

[geffric]

happy B'day Muushka .. we can all celebrate with you on the crusie.. but that is really magical to celebrate at OKW.. gonna party in the resort or go and do special b'day things?? ( don't forget the b'day button.. CM will make sure that your day is special.)

[Muushka]

Thanks geffric, I appreciate that! We plan on celebrating at the resort. Our friends are from the FL (WPB) area, so WDW is not their idea of having fun (if you can imagine anything so dumb!).

[Cara]

I will be finishing up my packing!!! I am taking the day off on Friday, and we fly to Orlando Friday night!! Woohoo!!!

Cara

[tecdavidt]

Miss Eeyour (Marilee), did you get your Bahama form figured out yet? We just got our docs delivered to us today and filled ours out. They have changed a little over the years which includes the Bahama form. If no passport I put a line through the passport area (our daughter doesn't have one). For how you are arriving, I checked the one that said Discovery Cruises/Ferry/other ship then for arrival date put 3/16/04 and city where boarded vessel--Port Canaveral. I filled in our TA info and intended Stay(nights) as a zero. Trip purpose--I put other. Hope that helps. Kathy

[Miss Eeyore]

I am thinking that the only time we are in the Bahamas is on CC, s9 I was thinking of using the 26, like you did. I guess all they can do is yank us out of line and make us do it again.

Marilee:rolleyes:

[tecdavidt]

That is correct, we are only in the Bahamas at Castaway Cay. Ever time we go the form is different.

Kathy

[mobetsy]

3 weeks from tonight? Hmmm...I'm one of the leaders for a Thursday evening class, but I suspect I'll beg off, and they probably wouldn't want me there anyway as I'm likely to be close to manic :crazy: Tossing a few almost last minute things in the suitcases (the real last minute things will be the blankets and stuffed animals the boys will be sleeping with that night!) and going back over the lists again and again. I bet we'll watch the video one last time! No school for the kids the next morning; our flight leaves around 11:30 AM :Pinkbounc

[62travelDisney]

woo hoo! docs!!! Now what do I do with them? Do they need to be filled out and sent somewhere now or just ready to deliver later?

Laurie:Pinkbounc

[geffric]

Did you see the awesome pictures from this Eastern cruise.. check it out..http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=513982

My family is drooling all over the picture of the midnight dessert buffet... we may not have dinner that night to make sure we have room for all of the chocolate..

[Cara]

Those pictures are AWESOME. I cannot, repeat CANNOT, wait until THREE WEEKS FROM TOMORROW!!! AACCKK!!! EEEK! My list is made, my heart is ready... I may sleep in a deck chair out of sheer exhaustion for the first two days, but hey, I will be in the SUNSHINE!!!

Cara

[geffric]

Cara, I saw those pictures and felt like "okay, I am so ready! and so excited! can I wait 3 weeks??" But the time will go fast..

and 3 weeks for today.. we leave..I am working from home that Friday, so we can get to the airport as soon as the kids get home from school.... then off we go..

Susan

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=seagreen>Those pictures were great! I hope mine turn out half as well. I'm starting to feel as though I am not quite ready for the cruise :eek: . How un-dis-like of me, I know :blush: . Me and the kids have been fighting a cough/fever type of thing and it has been raining and cold for days. My DS's 7th birthday party is next weekend so I have switched to getting things done for that (I do it up big, at home, everything homemade and homecrafted.......). We changed our reservations at SOG for before and after the cruise to May as SOG won't be done in March after all. DH already had the leave approved so we are flying to the UK after the cruise to stay with British friends that we miss very much (they were our neighbors when we lived there). He doesn't know if he can get away from work in May so my Mom is joining us for part of it. Meanwhile I am homeschooling my DS............Sounds as though I am complaining. Actually I'm so excited about everything it's just so much all at once. Now I'm off to the car shop to get the brakes worked on. Taking Math for DS and toys for DD.............(I am feeling slightly stressed).......</font>

[tecdavidt]

Only 3 more weeks! I started to organize our packing lists. I filled out the docs. My only disappointment is that we don't arrived in Orlando until 5:00 pm on Friday. Airlines! Not one has an early morning flight out of Des Moines. Very unusual for Spring Break time. We always had flown out of here by 6:00 or 7:00 am. I was counting on relaxing by the Hyatt's pool in the afternoon. We still might if the weather is warm enough. As Dave stated, "we go early to make sure we arrive in time for the cruise--we are and we have great flight times. We leave DM at 10:30 am so no getting up at 3:30 am for a cruise and we go home around 1:00 pm after the cruise." OK, he is right. Those are great travel times. Kathy

[mobetsy]

I posted this on a thread about jellyfish at CC, but wanted to make sure you all saw it...

If you want a good deal on Safe Sea, and either have a larger family or someone to share with so that ordering 3 bottles (probably for less than 2 at most sites) is reasonable, here's what you can do:
Go to http://www.safesea.net/ Their price is $9.95 per bottle, which is a good price to begin with (most are $12-13). Order 3 bottles. Proceed to checkout. Because you ordered multiple bottles, it will show a discount code that gives you 10% off. Change that code (it's there in a little box on the lower left) to DUMP5. That code gives you $5 off orders over $25 (which yours is, because you got 3 bottles) AND free shipping! As a result, I got 3 bottles (sharing with Cara) for $24.85 incl. shipping ::yes:: Ordering 2 bottles and using the 10% discount (which doesn't include free shipping), the total came to $23.96, so that 3rd bottle is only $.89!

[teacherlori]

Hi, My family and I are going on the Magic on March 20. We are very excited, and my DH and I will be celebrating our 10th anniversary. Anyone out there going to be ont he cruise also?

[62travelDisney]

Originally posted by teacherlori
Hi, My family and I are going on the Magic on March 20. We are very excited, and my DH and I will be celebrating our 10th anniversary. Anyone out there going to be ont he cruise also?

Hi,
We will be there March 20! Yahoo! DH and myself and 4 kids, 2 boys, 2 girls, 11, 9, 6 & 4. DH and I are turning 40 this year so we will be celebrating too! Congrats on your 10th...

Laurie

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=hotpink>Mobetsy</font>,thanks for that great tip :sunny: but I already ordered just two bottles from them:( , oh well, I'll know for next time.

<font color=darkviolet>TeacherLori</font>, Congratulations on your upcomming 10th! We will be celebrating our 10th as well (which is the 20th of March, first night of the cruise). Wish it was on a day at sea but we will have fun all week so it is fine. Which day is your anniversary? Welcome and happy planning!

[tecdavidt]

Welcom TeacherLori. I added you to our Unofficial cruise list.

Did we all agree on the DIS meet being right before the sail-away party? Port side above the Goofy pool? Just double checking.

Our Docs are filled out, the Towncar is reserved, we have planned our excursions - beach and jet ski day in St. Maarten (maybe some shopping by me), and at St. Thomas Coralworld or maybe take the ferry over to St. John and of course, relax in the afternoon up on Paradise Point (no shopping in St. Thomas).

Only 20 more days! Kathy

[geffric]

Thanks Kathy for clarifying the meeting place.. i thought that you had said deck 10 pre -sail away.. and I had visions of walking around staring at people with my lime green ribbon on..
Actually we have a picture posted here at the DIS in the Tagliarchy thread.. It is http://www.tagliarchy.com/tagliarchy_family_photo_album.htm

[tecdavidt]

Is 9 the deck looking down on the Goofy pool or is it ten? I can't remember. I do know I will have that loud lime green t-shirt on. You won't miss me lol.

I like what you did for pictures of the Dis people. Maybe you could do this for our DIS meet? Please. See you soon.

I thought I'd better add this, if you want to see pictures of the tecdavidt family go to tecenv.com/thompson and at the top of the page click on the button labeled Cruises. There will be cruises listed and on any of the Magic cruises you will see pictures--some good some not so good. The boys in the pics will not be with us on this cruise. There are some interesting pics of the famous fire damage of the funnel--it melted! Glad to know it is finally fixed. I believe that is the cruise in '02 Kathy

[geffric]

Kathy I don't know how to do the pictures, Robin from the Tagiarchy built the page. I can ask her how to do the pictures for the cruise. She is a web designer .

[teacherlori]

Thanks for all the welcoming. I still haven't filled out our hickydoodle sheet. I am starting to get overwhelmed with excitement. It will be the best spring break and anniversary yet!!

[Magicboundagain4]

Our family leaves 2 weeks from Tuesday....we are going shopping today to pick up a few final things and then next weekend I plan to start packing suitcases and figuring out what I have forgotten and what we can do without.

I don't want to jinx anything but what if our dis meet rains out....what is the back up plan. I know I will be wearing my lime green dis shirt and my button with my name but how will I find the rest of you if we have a rain out....not that it will....but just in case. I am just a planner.

Also welcome Lori.

Tecdavit I enjoyed your family vacation cruise photos. It looks like you have had some great trips. See you all soon now.

[teacherlori]

I am looking for my lime green shirt. I am starting to get the suitcases out. My kids keep telling me 3 weeks is a long time away. We have a count down here at home. I think the weather will be good. I live in Florida (only a few hours from the port) and today it is beautiful. It's suppose to hit 80 degrees by wednesday. I can't wait to meet you all. I have an 8 almost 9 year old son, and a soon to be 7 year old daughter. She turns 7 a week before the cruise. Love to hear from you all with kids similar ages.
Thanks again for all the warm welcomes!
Lori

[tecdavidt]

How about this for a back up. On the same level as the Goofy pool but under the over hang protection port side. (I like port side because we can watch the activity on the shore as we leave port.) On all of our Magic cruises we haven't had the party rained out yet, knock on wood, but a back up would be good. Kathy

[mobetsy]

Hi, Lori! We have a son who is 9, and there are a bunch of boys and girls right in this age group who have been posting here; no doubt they will find each other in the Lab :cool:

I don't have a lime shirt, but both boys do, and I can probably get them to wear them w/o any problem. In fact, ds#1 wore his to church today and got hot chocolate all over it; I trust it will come clean :eek: He'll be wearing it in any case (btw, I got it at Sears, a Lands End polo shirt, for $2.99 on clearance a few weeks ago, and I know they still have them at our Sears).

Sorry I didn't figure out the tip on the Sea Safe sooner. I got the discount code from a great site, www.currentcodes.com. Anytime you are ordering on the internet, it's worth taking a look to see if you find a discount there!

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=royalblue>The backup plan sounds good to me, Kathy.</font>

<font color=darkviolet>Thanks for the code link Mobesty. Great site to check before placing orders on the net</font>:sunny:

[geffric]

Bump.. we are getting too far down on the list..

Good back up plan...Kathy.. I just need to remember the port is left and starboard is right... or is it the other way around??

[Magicboundagain4]

I too am thinking port is left which would have us at the meet overlooking the water instead of shore, but I could be wrong. Shall we just say "on the side to the shore" : )

[tecdavidt]

I goofed, it is starboard! The right side. Port is left--tip to remember both have 4 letters. In the channel going out I like to look starboard because their is more to see. Especially when we leave the terminal with the Mickey Hands waving good-by to us. :) Kathy

[Magicboundagain4]

As the date gets closer I would like to print out a current cruise list for March 20th....can someone give me the link to the site for our cruise list.

Also to confirm: Dis meet above goofy pool on Deck 10 before sail away party starboard side(side closes to land) if it is not raining.

If it is raining on Deck 9 by goofy pool starboard side...same time.:bounce: :sunny: :Pinkbounc :wave: Always planning.

[tecdavidt]

Our Unofficial cruise list is on this same cruise meet board. I labeled it March 20 Unofficial Cruise list of Dis Members. It is now on page 2.

Just watched According to Jim. Not much longer and we too will be on that wonderful ship.

Magicboundagain4, Yes, you have the specs of the DIS meet correct. Did I ask you before if your family is flying down or driving down? If flying maybe we will run into you at the Des Moines airport. We leave 10:30 am Friday morning and we are staying at the Airport Hyatt. I know Padre Disney is flying out of KC if I remembered that correct. I can't wait to leave this "lovely Iowa weather". Kathy

[dvcmomdeh]

:( Only 10 1/2 more work days and I'm sick. Actually so is my DD. A nasty storm came through on Sunday and Monday and totally through our sinuses for a loop. Hope we get over it before we leave. Wish we'd get some sunshine here.

See you all soon Portside.

Have a great day!!!

[Padre Disney]

:bounce: :bounce:
2 weeks from today we leave for our drive to KC. Fly out early on the the 18th non stop flight and then staying at POP for 2 days before the cruise.

[Cara]

Feel better, Dawn!

I am once again posting today for the sheer joy of seeing my countdown clock. Please bear with me, LOL.

Cara

[gmotley]

We will be there. Our daughter is 12 also.

[gmotley]

We will be on this cruise also. Our daughter is 12.

Originally posted by lisa6191
We will be on this cruise also! My sons will be 9 and just 6, and we are traveling with another family who has a daughter who will be turning 12 on the cruise and a son who is 9. It's our first Disney Cruise (first cruise at all) and we are really excited!!

Looking forward to chatting with all of you!

-Lisa

[geffric]

Welcome gmotley.... Have you cruised with DCL before??

Feel better Dawn ..

Once we get on the cruise some good sunshine and warm weather will help you get better too..


Susan

[gmotley]

Yes, once. Did the Land & Sea.

Originally posted by geffric
Welcome gmotley.... Have you cruised with DCL before??

Feel better Dawn ..

Once we get on the cruise some good sunshine and warm weather will help you get better too..


Susan

[tecdavidt]

Dawn, I have a nasty cold also. At least we have time to get healthy before our cruise. I just hope my husband doesn't catch it.

gmotley, I just added you to our unofficial cruise list. If any info is incorrect let me know at kathyt@raccoon.com

Another reminder about the DIS meet: right before sail-away party looking down at Goofy pool (can't remember deck no.) and starboard (right) side. I goofed when I said port it is starboard.

Kathy

[mobetsy]

Dawn and Kathy, I have a cold too; my theory is that I'm getting it over now and will be in tip top shape for the trip! However, I'm washing my hands like crazy and keeping a little distance from the kids and dh to try to keep them healthy.

I guess I've talked about this cruise for a long time now...at work (at a school, so lots of teachers and parents), I have a bunch of people every day now saying, "So, how many days?" It is so exciting to have the number so low :bounce:

[Miss Eeyore]

My dh and I are both fighting colds here too. But I am holding on to the fract that the southern sun can bake out any germs! It was getting nice here in Oregon, but the clouds and rain returned today. I am just holding on till we fly out two weeks from now....I can hardly wait.


Marilee

[disneylarsen]

Hi Everyone,
My little boy has the flu. Poor little guy. I am suppose to be shopping for a new dress........

Sorry everyone seems to be getting sick. It looks like everyone that is sick is from the midwest...For all you worried about getting sick before the cruise:
There was a thread a while back abouth Ziacom for when you are about to get a cold. I was very skeptical, but then guess who got cold symptoms the next day...
I bought the stuff and the cold symptoms were gone within a few hours. My husband tried the stuff the next day after getting the cold symptoms and he never got the actual cold either. If you read the thread it was the swabs that worked the best. I don't know if it really worked but I am glad I found that thread.

Kennedy Space Center has scheduled an unmanned rocket to launch a GPS Satelite the day we board!!
Event: Delta 2 Rocket Launch
Date: 3/20/2004

Time: 12:39:00 PM EST
Details: Boeing Delta 2 will launch the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System 2R-11 military navigation satellite. The launch will be run by the U.S. Air Force.
Contact: Reservations
Phone: (321) 449-4444
Location: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

I have read that the ship is one of the best places to see the launch!!! Anyone know anything about this?

I think it would be great if the DIS group got together for Tea at Palos. My husband would rather die than go and I think it would be fun. Anyone want to try to go?

I hope you are all feeling better soon!
Dawn

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[disneylarsen]

Oh one more thought,

We watched some reality show the other night and they had a Hummerzine pick everybody up. My boys thought it was the coolest thing ever. I wonder when the Hummerzine will be arriving at port, maybe we will be able to see it.
thanks,
Dawn

[gmotley]

The launch is supposed to be at 12:39 p.m. EST on March 20.

[AboutTheMouse]

Our family has also been fighting the nastiest colds that we've seen in a long time. That is, the rest of the family has been fighting it. I was the only one who took the Zicam and the only one who didn't get knocked out by the cold. Every time I feel it coming on, I use the swabs. And I haven't had many symptoms so far!

Hopefully the Zicam will continue to keep it at bay!

[Padre Disney]

Dawn,
Our group has the Hummerzine reserved for our trip to the port on 3/20. We are staying at Pop Century and the Hummerzine is scheduled to pick us up at 11:30. We wanted to leave earlier than that but the Hummerzine will be out on a trip and is scheduled to return to Orlando around 10:30. If it gets back on time and is ready earlier then11:30 they said they would come get us sooner. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
If we are picked up at 11:30, (depending on how long it takes to load our luggage) I would think we would be arriving betweeen 12:30 and 1:00. :confused:
If anyone has any ideas on how I could let fellow Dis'ers that we are almost to the port in the Hummerzine, let me know.
2 weeks from today at this time we will be in Orlando.!!!!!!
:bounce: :bounce: :hyper:

[geffric]

Padre Disney between 12:30 and 1:00, I hope we are on the boat at that time and hanging out at Topsiders stuffing ourselves.... only way to let us know is to call us on the cell phones.. but that can be $$ for you.. or on our Mickey 2 way radio talkabouts.. but I don't think they have a lot of range..

Although between 12:30 and 1, I want to be sitting on the back part of the ship, eating shrimp and watching the launch..

[Magicboundagain4]

I just checked the St Thomas day docking and it looks like we will not have to tender in which I am excited because it will be easier to come and go from the ship. Also......the Queen Mary II will be in St. Thomas.....It will be nice to get a look at her.

[Muushka]

Wow, no tendering at St Thomas and the QMII will be there and we will get to see a launch from OUR ship on Sat!

Thanks Magicboundagain4 and disneylarsen. What great info you gave us today!
It just keeps getting better and better and.....

[MickeyMagic]

Why is it -- I've been counting down to this cruise for about 18 months and now that it is a couple weeks away I want time to slow down! :rolleyes: I guess I'd better go see what I have in the closet and start making some shopping lists!!
:wave:

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=royalblue>This is news to ponder, no tendering....hmmm:scratchin . I had talked myself into Coki beach and Coral world instead of St. John in case we weren't able to get on one of the earlier tenders. Now we will be docking!:sunny: </font>

<font color=blue>Does anyone know how early you need to leave Trunk bay by to catch the 2pm Red Hook ferry? I just don't know what to choose. I would leave it until we wake up that morning and go with what we feel like but we have to let relatives know in advance of our plans to meet up with us. They are on St. John that week, all week long, and are willing to meet up either place.</font>

[geffric]

2 more weeks... only 2 more weeks...

MickeyMagic I agree with you... our cruise has been so far away for so long that it is hard to believe that it is so close now... and not only do i want time to be slow now.. but i want it to standstill when i am on the cruise...

[tecdavidt]

I agree, finally only 2 weeks, time please slow down! The anticipation and excitement of knowing we have so long to wait and now only 2 weeks. Plus learning of a launch! and getting to see the QM11, yes I am excited. I am also happy that in 7 cruises with St. Thomas being a port of call on my itinerary we have never tendered so I was starting to get worried when I read the thread on tendering at St. Thomas. Lucked out again! Kathy

[AboutTheMouse]

Just got my docs today from Allseas Travel. Now I can dance with the rest of you!

I saw that we are docking in St. Thomas. Does anyone know about St. Martin? Does the Magic always dock there or is there sometimes a tender?

Getting really close -

Denise

[mobetsy]

Like the rest of you, I'm ready in a way for time to slow down...I'm enjoying the heightened anticipation, like with a holiday, and I know I'll be sad when it's actually over. Two weeks to go and I'm getting really useless at work, too!

[Miss Eeyore]

I think I'll haul out the suitcases this week-end, and start the to-do lists. I'm going to make a list, pack once, and then try to whittle it down again by half. I think I'm set in what I want, with the exception of dress-up clothes. I have lost weight, and just shipped off to my sister all my tried and true formal wear, and can't find anything right now to replace it, and don't really want to over-spend since I plan to un-grow these too. Decisions!

I'm sitting here listening to my new favorite music thanks to this group......Philadelphia Chickens. I took it to work to share with my kids at school. Yesterday you would have had to be there with me to chuckle.......the big sand pile was swarmed with busy little "Pig Islanders", busy excavating ancient sites and building a brand new civilization of pigs. They were humming along. It was so cute. I could feel the palm trees swaying and the island breezes blowing.

Marilee

[tecdavidt]

Hmm. I don't know the answer on St. Maarten. We tendered the first time because there wasn't a dock but since then it was finished and we docked. I do remember ships using tenders so I don't know. I am assuming we will dock. Let's keep our fingers crossed. Docking is much easier for those who use wheelchairs or who have trouble walking.

About the Mouse, I am glad you received your docs. I guess I thought we all would have them by now. Now you can relax and pack!

Marilee, congrats on the weight loss. Did you do it with the Dis Wish group? Have fun buying new clothes.

Lets see, in two Fridays we will be on the ground in Orlando!!!! Yes, warm weather here we come. Kathy

[MickeyMagic]

This 6 inches of fresh snow sure makes me want to go now!! We were just to the point of seeing the grass again and pow - another storm. It is supposed to warm up again next week so I don't suppose it will last long.

Ahhh- - palm trees, warm breezes, swimming, soaking up the sun sounds very appealing, doesn't it? I changed my mind about slowing down time.... bring it on - I'll be ready!

That said, I'd better go try on some clothes and finalize what I'll be wearing. We figured out what my DD12 will be bringing a couple nights ago, so we are making progress. ::yes::

Sue

[mobetsy]

Marilee, I am glad you are enjoying Philadelphia Chickens so much! I am listening to or singing "Pig Island" all the time...but when I close my eyes and whisper, "Oh, yes!" I don't seem to find myself magically transported there, at least not yet :p

[disneylarsen]

I hear you Mickeymagic...
The wind is just howling thru the house right now. In addition to the snow both of my boys had the flu...so I finally got it two days ago.
We watched the ship go past Two Palms yesterday and I am ALMOST embarrassed to say that we jumped up and down with excitement. It really sunk in that it would be US very soon.
I am starting to pack today, yeah!
On the boards I found an idea to put my boys clothes ds6 & ds8 in ziplock bags as an outfit, underwear and sock included, that way you know that you have a complete outfit and you can just hand them the bag and they can get dressed in the morning.
Target had the 2 1/2 gallon bags on sale. If you squeeze all of the air out of the bag it really takes up less room and is suppose to help prevent wrinkles.
Wishing for :sunny: :sunny: days,
Dawn

I am going to hear Pig Island...

[geffric]

Finally starting to get things organized..
labelling the talkabouts and selecting the pins for the lanyards..
do you thnk that permanent markers will work for the talkabouts?? or will they get sweated/ washed away??
How do you label your talkabouts?? ( 2 way radios)

[disneylarsen]

Geffric,
That reminds me that I just bought one of those labelers a while back at Costco. They print off clear two lined labels. If you PM me your info I can mail you out some labels tomorrow. I think they will stick. I use them for my boys gameboys. I was going to do extra labels with their names and cabin numbers.
Otherwise I wonder if you could use those return address labels that you can print off on your computer??
Dawn

[geffric]

Thanks disneylarsen
PMed you... I thought about using the snapfish labels too.. but I will need them for sending the disposible camera to get developed.. Thanks for your help..

Not very long now...

Susan

[dvcmomdeh]

I see that people posted over the weekend but I have not received them by email. hmmm. Wonder what is up!

Won't be long now. I am getting hungry, we were looking at the menu's for all the restaurant and I think we each pretty much have our orders down.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to pack wine to bring aboard. I thought about my suitcase and my husband reminded me that the last cruise as we departed we watched them chuck luggage from the ship into these containers on the pier. When we got our luggage we found that several things had been broken. Mostly it was plastic stuff (glasses, souveniers). I am afraid that the bottles will get broken and my clothing ruined.

See you real soon.:earsboy: :chat:

[geffric]

dvcmomdeh I am going to stop at the store before boarding the ship and get the wine and pop piccked up.. I am not comfortable with taking it in the suitcase for the obvious reasons.. plus I will not will have room in the luggage???

[dvcmomdeh]

geffric, Thanks.

My mother also suggested that I carry it on.... But my carry-on is busting at the seems with swim suits, goggles, water shoes, etc. Plus, I have a video camera, a digital camera. I guess I'll carry it one. Then everyone will have something to hold. It's not like we can't go to our stateroom and dump it off, right?


Another question. How much is too much for a suitcase to weigh?

[geffric]

dvcmomdeh On the past 2 cruises, we have just dumped our stuff in the room and moved on the lunch .. Also, I think the kids will wear their suits under their clothes so they can just get into the pool right away..

Although.. one never knows with my kids... had to argue with my oldest son yesteday to get him to try on clothes to see what still fit.. then he refused to go shopping for new clothes..said he was ok...must be a boy thing.. DS#2 won't cooperate about the clothes either..

[dvcmomdeh]

Maybe it is their age. I had no problem getting the DS (15) to the mall to shop for shorts. He now just needs more shirts I was hoping we could make a Belz Outlet stop on the 27th on our way back to the Beach Club.

Now the DD (12, going on 21) doesn't want to go to the mall or tanning. So she will be the little whitey in last years clothes (too small).. ;) I can manage to take a tape measure to her waist and buy shorts but she is pretty picky about her shirts. Plus, there isn't much time to get her to the mall anyway her basketball team is continuing on in the tourney :(

[tecdavidt]

We always have dropped our luggage off in the room and then go to Topsiders for the buffet and reservations etc.

As far as packing beverages: one year I checked in a carry-on a 24 pack of beer. I used bubble wrap as the cushion. It arrived in perfect condition. I put the wine bottles in bubble wrap and made sure they were in the middle of the suitcase. I did the same with the gin. This last cruise in Jan. I even checked my diet tonic in our checked bags but I put them in ziplock bags then bubble wrap. The only thing that was different was that the tonic was hard to open--lots and lots more bubbles. It traveled better in a carry-on.

This year: we are using Shirley's company the perfect gift. I just ordered 4 bottles of wine, a six pack of Diet Vanilla Coke, one liter of Gin and 3 bottles of diet tonic water! I even had her get us a large bag of pop corn since it is hard to come by on a cruise. I have heard such great reviews of her company that I thought I would give it a try. Dave thought it was a great idea when I told him I ordered the items from Shirley. Pricewise it won't be cheap but then I don't have to worry about packing the beverages. We could of took a taxi Friday night when at the Hyatt but then you have to add in the fare to the beverage prices so I might as well go for the convience of using the Perfect Gift. Although her wine price was a lot cheaper than DCL's! I pay $3 for the bottle here (yes, he likes the simple things in life :) ) and if I remembered correctly we were charge $30 for the same wine on the Magic!!!! Shirley charges $15.

Good luck with all the children and clothes. To think we had 4!

One more weekend then it is our turn!!! Kathy

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=royalblue>I can't believe how close it is getting! Party went well yesterday now I've got to get down to business and pack for the cruise. </font>

[AboutTheMouse]

A little bump.

We will be in single digits tomorrow! (We leave Friday)

[Magicboundagain4]

:bounce: I am so excited....I have luggage all over my room trying to get 6 people organized.....I am so ready to walk aboard the Magic.:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[disneylarsen]

I have clothes everywhere and I fit into everything!!! I am soo excited. My boys have outgrown so many things, yikes!

I forgot to book a car service from the Hyatt Airport to the port on Saturday. Do any of you recommend anyone? Will I have problems getting a res?
thanks,
Dawn

[tecdavidt]

We are using Tiffany Town Car. Happy Limo is another to try. Another one I remember from this board is Your Ride? You probably will be OK if you call now and reserve a ride. Kathy

[Miss Eeyore]

give Budget a jingle. We're renting a car to drive out to the port, and since you need the car just for a couple of hours, the rate is great. I think we are paying less than $20 for 3 hours. Budget always needs the cars on Saturday out at the port too, for those just returning, so they are pretty good about the one-way rental.



Marilee

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=deeppink>Single digits, single digit dance :jumping1: !! We leave early, early Friday AM.</font>

<font color=darkviolet>I have been looking all over our house and outside for my DS's snorkle. He lost his last fall so "Santa" bought a new one for his stocking this Christmas. Brand new, "dry" type and it has disapeared :rolleyes: . I think his own money is going to have to cover a new one if we can't find this one. I can't believe we are going to be buying three snorkles for one kid/one cruise :rolleyes: </font>

[geffric]

strawberryblonde
I bought our at http://www.snorkelcity.com they are really nice and arrived 2 days after I order them...


Just got the sunblock, sea safe...I am getting ready..

[mobetsy]

Any chance the snorkel is in the bathtub? That's where ours live most of the time!!

I need to leave soon, because I keep thinking of more things I should bring with me, and pretty soon my bags will be 100 lbs each. I did decide to pack a duffel bag in one suitcase and then use it as the laundry hamper all week, leaving plenty of space in the suitcase for stuff we buy ;)

[disneylarsen]

Costco has some cool looking snorkel sets. Do the dry type really work?

Should I bring our binoculars for the veranda?
thanks,
Dawn:wave2:

[tecdavidt]

We are bringing our binoculars. Single digits everyone! I hope Florida warms up by then, they are on the cool side today. Kathy

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=seagreen>Bathtub :laughing: ! I wish it was, that would also mean that it got a chance to be used :rolleyes: </font>

<font color=royalblue>Shopped at Target today for odds and ends for the cruise. Even picked up Windex wipes (read last night that sea spray can build up and cloud your verandah view, can't have that happening, lol). DH is so going to tease me when he sees everything I have packed (shoe holder, air freshener, pillowcases for the kids.....). Packed our binoculars as well, very tiny, don't take up much room and we may see dolphins :teeth: </font>

<font color=blue>I bought our snorkle sets at Sam's club (very similiar to Costco) last summer and we tried them out in our pool. I think the "dry" type work great and I love having my own gear. We plan to use them for all three beach days. Thanks for the link,</font> <font color=deeppink>geffric</font><font color=blue>, I'm heading over there now to check prices.</font>

[mobetsy]

I think the "dry" snorkels are good; obviously, if you put the end of the snorkel under water and breathe in, you'll get water, but otherwise they do a good job of keeping water out from splashes and small waves. Ours also have a "spit valve" (don't recall what it is actually called) at the bottom; just blow out and any accumulated liquid is released.

[Magicboundagain4]

I worked on organizing luggage saturday and hope to finish this
Saturday. I think I have one smaller bag that carries all of the stuff on the long list from this board....but all is necessary. I too, packed the windex wipes. My husband is just starting to get excited....he came home Monday with new clothes and shoes he says he needed....Will I every get it all packed......We are leaving Iowa this coming Tuesday .....just a few more days left and we will be in Florida. We will be at the Raddisson
Thursday and Friday night and will probably eat all 6 meals at Grills....not really...but it would be nice to think about. Can't wait to meet all of you.

[Muushka]

Magicboundagain4, what is Grills? Is that at the Raddison? We are staying there Friday night and will need to eat!

[geffric]

Anyone flying from Ohare Friday.. besides us... we leave at 6 pm..

[Padre Disney]

I have been checking the forcast for Florida for the few days before the cruise and the day we sail. Should be a nice day for a sailaway party. I even noticed some 80+ range. It seems like FOREVER since we have felt that. (well maybe when I sit right on the furnace vent):p

can't wait can;t wait:hyper: :hyper:
:Pinkbounc :bounce:

[dvcmomdeh]

Tonight is the only night this week that I'll have to finalize packing. I think the hanging clothes will get put in the van and even the suitcase. I can't think of another thing that needs to be put in. I am concerned about the weight of the bags. They really can give your bag a good swift TOSS. I decided to carry the wine on so I don't have to worry about that spilling on my clothes, but I am concerned with the bathroom spray, hair spray bottles, shampoo. Sorry if you can tell we don't exactly trust cargo people with our luggage.

Next week we will be doing everything we can to keep the kids focused on their studies, taking the dog to grandma and grandpa's, and a final thorough cleaning of the house.

Beach Club Villa's (Storm-Along Bay) here we come. And then watch out Disney Magic.........

5 more work days.

Have a good weekend everyone.

[Padre Disney]

Has anyone called and found out what movies will be showing during our cruise?

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=hotpink>No, I thought we had to wait until within a week of our dates (but I'm not sure). If anyone gets the list, please post :teacher: . </font>

[dvcmomdeh]

I bet these will be a couple:

Hidalgo
This much too long, primitively plotted family action adventure has a handful of well-handled sequences. But given the young audience the film is intended for, the picture is like having to finish an entire pot of broccoli to have a couple of jelly beans for dessert. (Walt Disney Pictures, PG13)

Miracle
This movie version of the 1980 United States Olympic hockey team's Cinderella season faces a hurdle that most fact-based films don't have to contemplate: the actual story the picture is based on was so corny and rousing that it hit all of the notes many filmmakers would have too much shame to embrace. (Walt Disney Pictures, PG) I could see this one again.

[Padre Disney]

This is what they told me when I called.
Brother Bear, Calendar girls, Confession of a teenage drama queen, Cold Mountain, Finding Nemo, Hidalgo, Haunted Mansion, Lord of the rings?, Miracle, POC, Under the Tuscan Sun, Master in Command, Teachers Pet, Mentioned one other , I think it was Lady Killer but said no it doesn't come out until the 26th. After I hung up I looked at the calendar and we don't get off until the 27th soooo maybe we will get to see it.:bounce: :Pinkbounc
Sounds like a lot of movies.

[tecdavidt]

I like the "sitting in front of the furnace vent" So true. It is freezing today! I need 80° weather now. Magicboundagain4 & Padre Disney: I am looking forword to leaving all this road construction!!!

Glad to see Miricle is showing, Steph wants to see that one. Under the Tuscan Sun is a wonderful "chick" flick. I loved it.

I'll start the packing process this weekend. Tomorrow is the last Friday before our trip begins! Kathy:Pinkbounc

[disneylarsen]

Mar 20 Partly Cloudy 78°/56° 20 % precip. at Port Canaveral says The WeatherChannel.

It is 19* in Mpls right now! I can' wait.


Where can I get Disney Pillowcases?

thnks,
Dawn:wave:

[Padre Disney]

Check out accuweather web site. They have a 15 day forcast.
83 & 82 for the island forcasts. Sunny and humid!!!:hyper:
::yes:: I need some sun.

[disneylarsen]

Do the young boys on the ship ususally wear only pants (other than formal nt) at dinner or are they more casual with shorts and a polo?
It seems like I have been reading these boards forever and now I can't remember what I have read.
thanks,
Dawn :cool: :smooth:

[Magicboundagain4]

My boys 15, 14 will wear dockers or cargo pants with polos for dinner....I'm sure they would prefer the shorts though. My 8 year old daughters will wear dresses that are comfortable...not fancy.

[babs4]

geffric we leave out of Midway at 6:40am on Friday. We are ready for some warmth and sunshine. Not totally packed yet but ready mentally. Need some R&R. Can't believe it's a week from tomorrow.:bounce:

[geffric]

babs4 where are you staying before the cruise?? We are staying at the Fairfield by the airport.



disneylarsen - thanks for the labels :teeth:
my boys have zip off pants that they will wear for dinner, except at foraml night then they will wear their good pants.

One week ...one week ...one week:jumping1:

[62travelDisney]

Hi all, do we need to bring dress shoes for the kids as well? My suitcases are getting awfully full packing for 6!!!

Thanks,
Laurie

[mobetsy]

We're staying at the Fairfield the night before also, along with Cara!

Miracle was a really good movie; I saw it with 8 y.o. ds, and I hope he and dh can see it together on board. Neither boy has seen Teacher's Pet, so I'm hoping for that one too. And I want to see Calendar Girls...maybe it will still be there!

My boys will be in long pants for dinner, though as I've mentioned before, Andrew's may be sweat pants as it is very hard to get him into anything else these days (he is 5...until November, he'd only worn shorts for 3 years...go figure!).

[Cara]

I cannot believe we leave one week from today! I am getting so excited. :bounce: I just know it will pass by all too quickly once we are on the ship. Looking forward to meeting you ALL.

Cara

[geffric]

Originally posted by 62travelDisney
Hi all, do we need to bring dress shoes for the kids as well? My suitcases are getting awfully full packing for 6!!!

Thanks,
Laurie

Lauie, I am not bringing dress shoes for the boys. They will have sandels and sneakers.

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=periwinkle>One week until we leave for the MAGIC </font>http://sunny.zandalea.biz/mickey-dust.gif

<font color=darkviolet>We were going to be staying at the Radisson next Friday night. Now I don't know :worried: , I've been reading about troubles with the shuttle service ect. My gut feeling on it isn't good. When I called to reserve a shuttle time for us I was told I couldn't because we didn't have the package then she went ahead and said she took care of it and we were down on the list (perhaps so I wouldn't call back?). Using code 102, we can stay at RonJon's for about the same price (within ten dollars). We can park our car there for the week but the shuttle isn't included. I'm thinking I would rather pay for shuttle service and have it be certain, than to have issues with the radisson shuttle (perhaps not being on the list after all, people shoving on without being on the list ect....). Anyone have any thoughts on this? Trying to make our vacation week hassle free. </font>

<font color=9900FF>Shuttle price is $20 for our family of 4. Would a taxi be cheaper while still being as reliable? I've done a search and am not comming up with much info on taxis.</font>

[dvcmomdeh]

Heidi,

We will probably be coming right by there if you have trouble we could squeeze in 4 more. Just call. 765-426-6340. That's my cell and it is always on. We will be staying at the Beach Club Villas (if you want a local call). Feel free, I always up for helpin' fellow Disney lovers.

[tecdavidt]

Hope your get your transportation worked out Heidi. Nice to offer help Dvcmomdeh, Dis people are the best;).

Next week at this time, 2:25 pm, we will be in the AIR over Florida!!! It is almost here. I am actually seeing excitement in my daughter about the cruise! I was beginning to wonder if she wanted to go. Warm temps here we come! Kathy.

[Miss Eeyore]

Went to the variety store today and got lots of cruis4e essentials, like travel size stuff and containers to put shampoo in and such. Tomorrow or Sunday I'll drive the 40 miles to Target and look for the 2 gallon zip locks. I hauled out the suitcases today to start piling things in, and our Siberian Husky started her pre-trip pity party. She is hysterical.....she knows what's up when the suitcases appear, and she mopes around, putting her muzzle in the bags and whimpering. Then she gets to doggy day care, and protests when we come to get her. I guess she is as bad as some of the kids with the clubs.

We will be in the air this time next Friday, and lots to do between now and then. I still have no new formal wear, but I do have a new black jacket and can take in a pair of beautiful ladies's tuxedo pants, so I'll be dressed men's wear style for formal. And that's ok with me.

Marilee

[strawberryblonde]

<font color=hotpink>Dawn</font><font color=darkviolet>, what a super sweet thing for you to offer! :goodvibes I went ahead and booked the shuttle and room at RonJon's, $30 more for peace of mind is worth it IMO. I will keep your number handy just in case the shuttle fails us. Don't think I will have to use it, but it is nice to have clever DIS friends in the area as a safety net. </font>

<font color=periwinkle>Marilee</font><font color=deeppink>, your dog throwing a pity party is so funny :laughing: ! Animals can be almost human, got to love 'em. I'm glad your daughter is getting excited now, </font><font color=violet>Kathy.</font>

[mobetsy]

?? for those who have done this before: near the end of the cruise, we get envelopes for tips for tipped positions. We indicate how much of a tip we want each person to get, and that amount can be charged to the credit card we linked to our KTTW card, right? If we charge all of them, is there any need for us to go to guest services near the end of the cruise? I keep reading about how it backs up there, and I want to check that it's possible for us simply to avoid going there at all, at least for this matter. The boys will have some Disney $$, and we'll try to pay off their portions with those earlier in the week; since we live relatively near D'Land, it's not a huge problem even if we come home with some.

[Magicboundagain4]

Yes you will need to go to guest services to tell them what amount to give each server. I went on Tuesday when it was quiet and had them give me the basic amount for each. They then give you a ticket for each to put in their envelope....and then you can always add more later plus phone cards. But this way you can avoid the lines.

[babs4]

geffric, we will be staying at the Swan and heading to the port in the morning.:bounce:

[teacherlori]

I can't believe it is next week. I am getting excited, and yet a bit stressed. I haven't packed a thing yet, but the suitcases are out. We are staying at the radison on Friday night. I live here in Florida, but on the other coast (Tampabay area). It has been great weather. I have to head to Orlando tomorrow for a basketball game. I'll wave to Mickey as we pass. I hope to meet you all on the ship, and let me know who all the Radisson people are. WE can hang out at the pool on Friday.