August 28, 2004 "LOST AT SEA" Cruise

[winnyis]

Melanie - I scrolled back a few pages and came up with the following list of DISers wearing the Blue Disney Store dresses/skirts

You
Paulinewdw
LYNR
MJASP
Karel
Me
My sister
Reeniey's sister
and maybe Terry


I didnt count the # of DD's, DS's & DH's but assume most of the ladies will have their families dressing the same


Ginny

[SeaSpray]

We are down to an unbelievable FOUR weeks till our cruise!!! I can't believe it, after all this time, only a few weeks left! :hyper:

Ginny: I can't wait to sail the Voyager! Last summer we were on the Nordic Empress which is RCI's smallest ship, and next summer we'll be on their largest! (Largest for now, they are supposedly in the process of designing and building an "ultra-voyager" class of ships!" I can't imagine that. LOL)

Melanie: I haven't ordered the tropical dress or shirt for DH yet. We already have a lot of clothes for the cruise, so I'm not sure if I should buy more. LOL

Regarding Wildwood, I think that's an excellent rate for that condo!! That comes out to a little over $137 per night! I don't think you can beat that! :sunny:

[Karel]

I have the blue shirt. I'd have to take half of the dress off to fit me properly.

No one else in my family has the shirt/dress. I can see the rolling of the eyes now...we're all going to dress the same tonight!

Wildwood - what street is the house on? That seems like a decent price, depending on location.

I was thinking of getting SeaSafe also.

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by Karel
I have the blue shirt. I'd have to take half of the dress off to fit me properly.



Karel, do you have the light blue top with just the Minnie Mouse embroidered in the center (it co-ordinates with the light blue print items), or did you order the button-down shirt (the men's shirt) for yourself? I actually thought about ordering either one of these for myself, and the matching button-down shirt for DH.

Just curious....Why would you have to take half the dress off to fit you properly? Are you very thin?? Don't answer if this is too personal of a question!

[Karel]

I bought the men's shirt for myself. Seemed more practical- I'll wear it more and it's great for work.

I'm short and heavy and the dress seems long. It seemed like I would have to take it up a lot so I would be comfortable but I was afraid it wouldn't hang right in other places.

[admepo]

Karel...the condo is on E. 24th Ave listed as one block from the beach. DH used Map Quest on the address and said it looks like a great location.

Ginny... thanks for the list. Looks like a lot of us will be matching that night.

Terry and Karel...I am short and not even close to being near the thin side anymore so I am hoping the dress will fit me! I ordered it last week and am waiting to receive it. If not I will try to alter it a bit and worst case - wear it anyway and ENJOY myself just the same! ::yes:: I am on a Disney cruise and PLAN to just have fun!!!! :) (that's what I am saying now but in the room while dressing I am sure to be in a panic if things look right or not lol )

Melanie

[Reenieny18]

Yes, my sister has that print too. KAREN. She lurks in here every so often,, but she works and has a life.. so she is not on here 24/7 like me,,lol..
She has the serong and knit top I think.
Melanie: I stopeed WW a few weeks ago when I was in Indiana . I figured I lost 30 lbs, and I can still eat well on my own before the cruise. When I am on theMAGIC I will eat whatever, and go back to WW after we get home..
because we are on VACATION!!!
25 days for us...:Pinkbounc :hyper: :Pinkbounc :hyper:
Doreen

[Reenieny18]

double ////mistake...

[lynr]

Melanie:

I just came back from 3rd and JFK which is right on the beach and I paid with tax $1226 for the week in an efficiency. 24th should be right at the boardwalk but the water is a long hike in that area after you hit the sand. Too long for me that is why I choose 3rd Street that beach is short and the ocean is right there. I don't like have to walk a 1/2 mile is the hot sand to get to the water.

Lyn

[lynr]

SeaSpray "Terry":

I wear a size 18 and bought the XXL and it fits fine. I think it will be funny to see everyone wearing the same dress.

Lyn:sunny:

[admepo]

Reenie...congrats on losing 30lbs!!! That is wonderful!!! :thewave: Wish I could have lost weight by the cruise but the diet-rollercoaster hasn't been a real good ride for me! :( Oh well! I do have 4 weeks to try to knock off some punds but will have a great time anyway!!!!! And then DIET when we come home! ::yes::

Lyn...We are looking to go to Wildwood at the beginning of June 2005 and my DH insisted on finding a condo with a pool - this one is heated. Since we live in FL, the water temps at that time might be a tad too cold for our blood! :eek: lol But I am sure we will hit the beach and ocean at least half of the time anyway with the kids! I just love walking on the beach there in the evenings with all the lights on the boardwalk!

Melanie

[SeaSpray]

Ok, you've all helped me to decide to ORDER the dress, and the shirt for DH :D Mexicali night is the same day that we'll be going to the Tulum ruins, and DSs will most likely be doing the teen catamaran excursion and not dining with us that night, so it'll be DH and I dressed alike for the evening :p Is that the night you all are planning on wearing the dresses/shirts?? (Mexicali night, I mean) :sunny:

Rennie: CONGRATS on your weight loss, YOU GO, GIRL!! :cheer2: 30 pounds is not easy to lose!!

[nuts4sn00py]

Hi Everyone!:wave2: Boy, not able to get on for a few days & I sure had a lot of catching up to do! Terry, hope you're feeling better. Guess what? We got our Docs. today! Think I'm excited? :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: ::yes:: ::yes:: I really needed some good news today. My DH had an accident while at work today & was in the Emergency room for his middle finger (I know, I know, go ahead & laugh)on his right hand. He has to see a hand surgeon on Monday to see what damage was done & what can be done to fix it! So, please send us a little PD, that this doesn't affect our Cruise in anyway. :worried: Luckily, he is left-handed, but he said he almost passed out:faint: when he saw all the blood! So, getting our docs. was the best news we had all day! Now, if we had only been upgraded!(Just kidding!) Hopefully I will finish the rest of my clothes shopping this week-end & than it is on to all the little things. In case I don't get on again, hope everyone has a nice week-end & will catch up with all of you soon! Kathy :wave2:

[Mary Anne]

Three weeks till I go on vacation, three weeks till I go on vacation, that is all I keep repeating to myself. Work is going to kill me before then.....

[nuts4sn00py]

Bobby: I sent you a PM about the door magnets. JoAnne & Ginny: Our group is also on Deck 5 but we are at the other end in 5639, 5637, & 5627. Now all I have to do is make sure everything on the docs is correct. So much to do & so little time! LOL. Kathy

[Reenieny18]

Please don't congratulate me I still have a lonnngggg way to go.
As I am eating chips and typing away.
Kathy hope your hubbie is better and won't have to have surgery with the right middle finger sticking up in the air during recovery,lol:(
Melanie: vacation now.. Diet in SEPTEMBER,,lol :rotfl:

Reenie

[sandygirl]

Originally posted by nuts4sn00py
My DH had an accident while at work today & was in the Emergency room for his middle finger (I know, I know, go ahead & laugh)on his right hand. He has to see a hand surgeon on Monday to see what damage was done & what can be done to fix it! So, please send us a little PD, that this doesn't affect our Cruise in anyway. :worried: Luckily, he is left-handed, but he said he almost passed out:faint: when he saw all the blood! Kathy :wave2:

Kathy: So sorry to hear about your DH's accident! Not a fun way to spend your day. Hope the surgeon's report is a good one. Glad you got your docs. I'm sure he will fine by sail date.

Darlene

[SeaSpray]

Kathy:

So sorry to hear about your DHs accident! :( I hope he'll be fine for the cruise. BTW, I'm left-handed too, so is DS16. Please tell your DH that we all hope he's feeling better soon!

P.S. CONGRATS on your docs!! :sunny:

[Mjasp]

Kathy...So sorry to hear about your DH's finger. We hope your DH is fine by cruise time, but how is he doing now, what happened to his finger?

We had a bad year last year during vacation time, hope it all works out.

[pattiteach]

Does everyone seem to get hurt before the cruise? I just fell , put my tooth completely through my lip and damaged my knee. Reading all your reports, I see this is normal. Healing in the sun?? I bought the blue Minne capris I think that every one is talking about. Are you wearing them on mexican night??

[pattiteach]

MJASP- I notice that recently you have stayed off site in Disney, I am looking to book our first vacation there, any recomdations? Have you heard of the Holiday Inn Sunspree? If so what did you think ?

[admepo]

Good Morning! :sunny:

Kathy....so sorry to hear about your husband's accident. PD your way for a speedy recovery! :wizard: And congrats on your docs!

Melanie

[MoranClan]

Hope your DH is felling better..

Alot of us have gotten hurt...Go figure..the Sunshine :sunny: will heal everything..

Still no docs yet :mad:

Have a great day..

Bobby

[paulinewdw]

Well all hope is lost that I am going to lose any weight before this cruise(thyroid still not working) , so I will be the large round person! Better go get clothes(oh...I refuse to spend this vacation wearing black(I know it is slimming...but it is also HOT!)


Kathy,,,so sorry about your DH's accident! Although the way you told the story was rather amusing.


I gotta run...taking our boy scout troop to 6 flags NE for the day!


Pauline

[sandygirl]

Just thought I would let all the DisneyStore.com shoppers know that I also ordered the blue tropical dress! I might not have if I knew so many other people were going to. But I guess great minds think alike. And I can't pass up a bargain! I haven't gotten it yet so I don't know if it will fit. If it does I will be wearing. It's tough to be one size in your mind and another in the mirror. Don't even recognize THAT person looking back. LOL

[Mjasp]

Pattiteach...Sorry to hear of your accident, I hope you are OK, I have heard of the HI Sunspree, but if you want alot of advice and if you want to hear from people that have stayed at a particular hotel you are interested in, go to the Orlando hotels board on this forum. Go to the top of this page and click on "The DIS Discussion Forum" and then look for the Orlando Hotel link. My Favorite place to stay is Vistana Resort, BUT we have stayed at the Hawthorne Suites Universal for I think $89 a night and included a hot breakfast, it was a 1 BR, living room and kitchen.

Are you people that haven't received your docs really coming on our cruise? LOL
Maybe they are giving you the big upgrades. :cool:

Joanna

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by pattiteach
Does everyone seem to get hurt before the cruise? I just fell , put my tooth completely through my lip and damaged my knee. Reading all your reports, I see this is normal. Healing in the sun?? I bought the blue Minne capris I think that every one is talking about. Are you wearing them on mexican night??

Oh you poor thing, I'm sorry to hear this! :( I hope you're feeling better soon.

[MoranClan]

Magnents
More magnents Added

Moranclan
The Kurtz Family
The Marshall Family
************
The Brown Family
Tina & Bill
Adam & Melanie
The Redles Family
Stan, Darlene, Sandra
MJASP
Doreen, Marty, Daniel
Karen & Jaclyn
"Maryanne" ( Last Name With held For Privacy") Do you want Room Number?
Terry & John
Robby
Craig
The DeLuca's
The Benton's
The Driscoll Family
The O'Briens " 20th anniversary"
The Mc Donalds
The Ward family 2 rooms
The Szabo Family

Please, if you requested magntes..Make sure
your name is on here..All those that sent me room numbers
They are on..if anyone else wants room numbers,
Birthdays..etc..put on there let me know




Any one Else want Magnents?..

Bobby

[Mary Anne]

Check your Pm's Bobby!

4 weeks from right now we'll be getting ready for that life boat drill!

[admepo]

Originally posted by pattiteach
Does everyone seem to get hurt before the cruise? I just fell , put my tooth completely through my lip and damaged my knee. Reading all your reports, I see this is normal. Healing in the sun?? I bought the blue Minne capris I think that every one is talking about. Are you wearing them on mexican night??

I didn't even see this originally when I read the boards. SO sorry to hear you got hurt!!! LOTS of PD your way :wizard: for quick healing!!!!

And I think you are right.... there seems to be something going on with everyone getting injured......Hopefully that R&R and fun in the sun will help heal everyone :sunny:

Melanie

[Reenieny18]

I have a chronic back/neck injury and this wet weather has made it more painful. Can't get to the drs till 8/9.ugghhh.
When we went to Western cruise 2 yrs aog.. all pain seemed to go away after a day or two.
Wishing everyone health for the cruise.:teeth::grouphug: Bobby: Marty and I are celebrating our 2nd anniversary on the 24th of August..I am not sure you want to add stuff like that to the magnet.

Thanks
Doreen :boat: :duck:

[O'BWV]

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for the magnet Bobby!!!

Hope everyone with injuries & illness are on the road to recovery - PD to you all.

Congrats to all that received docs. We haven't received ours yet (All Seas)

Okay - now be honest - Will I be the only one without the Disney Tropical Dress from our DIS group? - if so I better order one! LOL!

As a surprise to my husband to celebrate our 20th Anniversary, I ordered the stateroom celebration decoration pkg., REAS, and a $1250 shipboard credit. Any ideas if this shipboard credit amount will be enough to cover most things for a family of four (no excursions).

Speaking of excursions, here's what we decided on:

KW - Electric Car for four
GC - Native Way Stingray & Snorkel
Coz - Paradise Beach
CC - Relaxation & a couple of floats.

My family is really getting excited now. Can't wait to see you all at The Radisson on Fri or at the DIS meet on Sat.

-Mary Rose

[Reenieny18]

When my sister bought the serong, I thought "No, I can't wear the same dress as you. What would they think....". Well, I still do not have the dress, nor do my DH, DD or DS. Should I order it for me and daughter??:confused: They don't have my sons size now in the shirts though:(..

Any opinions.
Doreen

[O'BWV]

Hi Doreen,

I didn't order anything tropical either although I did order the "dress in a bag" I read about over on the regular cruise board. It came the other day and it looks just like an umbrella. We had a good laugh about that. I'm afraid to open the "bag" for fear I couldn't get the dress back in. It's suppose to be wrinkle-resistant, but really if you could just see the dress/umbrella - I'm thinking there's no way it's not wrinkled! Only time will tell!

Also, by looking at threecirles.net, I see our kids are very similar in age my DD 14, my DD11. So Disney probably wouldn't have my son's shirt size either. Maybe I'll just go over and take a look.

-Mary Rose

[Reenieny18]

Just sent you a PM

[O'BWV]

Hi Doreen,

I sent you a PM back.



Also, no boy's sizes at all in anything tropical at disneystore.com and only XL in Men's sizes.



-Mary Rose

[gdulaney]

I'm a little late with the news (I thought Andy had posted and he thought I'd posted)...but we got our docs last week!! So, any unaccounted for doc dance sounds, could have been us. :Pinkbounc

Ginny D.

[SeaSpray]

Congrats on your docs, Ginny!!! :sunny:


Today is August 1st, so now we can say that we are CRUISING THIS MONTH!! :teeth:

P.S. We have another casualty to add to the list; this morning my DH slid/fell down the stairs as he was walking from the kitchen down to the family room. He had a coffee AND a can of diet coke in hands, and all 3 of them went flying. He seems to be OK, but his back is sore. Good thing the stairs are carpeted or he would've been worse off. Geesh....we ALL need to be careful these next few weeks!!! ::yes::

[winnyis]

Oh Terry - Im glad to hear your DH is ok...

Your right about all of us being careful for the next few weeks - got to make sure we are all healthy for our cruise. Im still nursing a broken toe...making some progress at least I can get my Reeboks on - but still no other closed shoes.

On a happy note... today is my 12 year anniversary... DH and I went out last night for an amazing dinner and a movie that wasnt rated PG... boy wasnt that a treat - LOL

I am starting my packing today.. laying out all the stuff I know we wont need for the next 3 weeks... my guest room looks like a tornado hit it.


Ginny

[Mary Anne]

I am starting my packing today.. laying out all the stuff I know we wont need for the next 3 weeks... my guest room looks like a tornado hit it.

That would be my dinning room :)

[MoranClan]

Originally posted by winnyis


On a happy note... today is my 12 year anniversary...


Ginny

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

have a Mickey bar :mickeybar on Us..

Bobby and Cindy

[MoranClan]

hello Everyone..

Who's going on a cruise this month...Woo Hoo...

Printed 6 pages of magnets today..

Broke my printer, had to buy a new one..hehe..

THEY LOOK AWESOME...

Anyone else want magnets...

Maryanne...Got the PM...all done...

Bobby

[missinshadow]

That would be half of our house!!:eek:


received our docs on thurs. which we are thrilled about.. But... 14 out of the 16 we received are wrong. many corrections have to be made. I'm a little nervous that the TA said it's fixed on disneys' end. I like to see everything correct before we go. So I have some scratching out and correcting to do.

Hope everyone is feeling better by cruise time and we all need to be careful!!!! no more accidents.

[lynr]

I am so sorry to hear we have so many injured travelers I hope everyone gets better real soon!

We still have not received our documents:mad: (All Seasons).

Yesterday I did a lot of shopping for the cruise.
Strawbridges is having a big sale if anyone is interested. Most of my purchases were 75% off with an additional 20% for using my Strawbridge card.

The sad thing is that I had hoped to shead atleast 30lbs before the cruise and I have not lost any, so the clothes I bought for last years cruise are now too tight. I just have to learn will power!!!

Have a great week everyone!

Lyn:earsgirl:

[pattiteach]

Bobby-
Sorry to hear about your printer, I guess we all need to buy you a few round of drinks to compensate:teeth: :smooth:

Also Sears is having a clearance, I know someone mentioned boy's clothing , but it's throughout the store. Happy Shopping!!

[MoranClan]

hello fellow Shipmates..

See you all this month..Man that sounds good..

travel channel this evening 9:00--10:00pm Est time...

Disney World..

Just a heads up

Bobby

[Reenieny18]

I tried to be 60lbs less, didn't succed very real either. Ok, more drinks for BOBBY!! :drinking1 He needs to save his money for a new printer!!..:badpc:
We went to the beach today and we are TOASTED... :sunny: Nice base tan for the cruise.
Please everyone stay healthy. just a few more weeks:cloud9:
Happy Anniversary Ginny :rose: We celebrate ours while on vacation. (2 yrs for me and Marty). Terry: Tell your husband he has to wait fo the cruise to be "waited on". No fair to start early!!

Suitcases are up here now,, and throwing some thing into them here and there..getting so excited now.

have a great night everyone..
Oh, is there a POST cuirse withdrawel forum on here??. What will we do after September 4?? :sad:

Doreen

[Mjasp]

Happy Anniversary to all celebrating.

Terry...Enough is Enough

Where is Jason with his daily countdown? Maybe they went to South Beach, I have definitely found a new vacation place on the beach. No reason to go to the Caribbean anymore.

DH and I were Just telling DD's before (at sunset time) that 4 weeks from today we will be watching the sunset in Key West.

Have a great week.

Joanna

[sandygirl]

Originally posted by SeaSpray
Congrats on your docs, Ginny!!! :sunny:


Today is August 1st, so now we can say that we are CRUISING THIS MONTH!! :teeth:

P.S. We have another casualty to add to the list; this morning my DH slid/fell down the stairs as he was walking from the kitchen down to the family room. He had a coffee AND a can of diet coke in hands, and all 3 of them went flying. He seems to be OK, but his back is sore. Good thing the stairs are carpeted or he would've been worse off. Geesh....we ALL need to be careful these next few weeks!!! ::yes::
OUCH! I made the same fall on carpeted steps in '93 and fractured my coccyx. Never wear just socks coming down carpeted stairs. That was the beginning of most of the back problems I am suffering with today. Just finished therapy (again) and had a shot into my back. I hope your DH is only bruised and up and around very soon.

[Karel]

I discovered I was unsubbed from this thread! I was wondering why everyone was quiet all the sudden.

Anyway, I am in full battle mode. Most of the dinner clothes are packed, since nobody will be wearing them in the next 23 days. I have to work on shoes tomorrow and I'm getting together my first aid kit. Have to go find water cameras.

Speaking of anniversaries, it occured to me in July on our fifthteenth (is that a word??) that this could be considered a celebration cruise for us.

I'm throwing a yard sale with a friend on Saturday. It's our annual 'raise money for vacation' sale. What ever I earn will go towards gas.

Now only if our documents would arrive....:eek:

Bobby - are you making some blank magnets too?

[Mjasp]

Hi Pattiteach, I hope I did this right and I think this is the hotel you were asking about, If it worked I also included the link for you. Have fun
Joanna

RJake1
DIS Veteran

Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Gibsonia, PA
Posts: 82
My Best Worst
Best Offsite:

1. Sheraton Vistana Village - simply beautiful, clean, el-perfecto!

2. Windsor Palms (formerly Wyndham) - outstanding value. Huge apartments, nicely furnished (48" TV). Common areas not as attractive as Vistana but you can't beat the apartments anywhere! They are gorgeous. All at least 2BR or larger. The most spacious accomodations I've found in FL ... bar none. Only 1 mile from WDW.

Worst offsite:

1. Buena Vista Suites - inexpensive and it shows. The hotel is clean, but rundown. Stained carpet, cigarette burns on tables, etc. Lobby and free breakfast usually overcrowded due to large tourist group attendance. Pool area is very small. There's no reason for anybody to stay here. With a little research you can find better for the same cost.

2. Sorry, but here goes...HI Kidsuites. Maybe its just the room we had but for a suite it was tiny. Color pattern was too dark. Wallpaper had some sort of wild birds that didn't have any obvious relation to FL. Room showed wear & tear. The free breakfast was absolutely horrible! I don't know how its legal to feed such tripe to human beings. The place was overcrowded. However, it did have a nice pool for kids.



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RJake1
DIS Veteran

Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Gibsonia, PA
Posts: 82
Correction to my above post-

Best - No 1 Was the Sheraton Vistana RESORT (not village).

Sorry for any confusion.


http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=15

[MoranClan]

these will be the blank designs..



http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/dismag.JPG

Or This..

http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/template.JPG

Bobby

[Mjasp]

I like the top one. Can you make mine like that with DIS and MJASP? If you made mine already forget about it.

Thanks

[Karel]

:bounce:

Wow, Bobby, those look great! Can't wait to slap it on my cabin door!

Is anyone bring SeaSafe? I'm kind of thinking of going with out and just bring hydrocortisone cream.

[MoranClan]

Hey Joanna..

This is the one I allready made for you...

http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/mjasp.JPG

Hope you like it..

did you see the magnet on my front door today?

Bobby

[Mjasp]

PERFECT I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANKS

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by Mjasp
PERFECT I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANKS

Yes I did see the magnet, Cindy was looking for the magnets to show me but couldn't find them. They are looking good.

[O'BWV]

The magnets look great Bobby!

Thanks for making them.



-Mary Rose

[Mary Anne]

They look great!

[pattiteach]

Thanks so much for making the magnets , I don't want to miss a beat. Where will we meet on the ship? I appreciate everyone's suggestions on the place to stay outside of disney. Because I have only talked to you guys makes the info seem invalueable!!!!!

[SeaSpray]

Good morning, everyone :sunny:

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to all of the couples celebrating!! :bride: :groom:

And GET WELL SOON to all of us who aren't quite up to par. No more broken bones, illnesses, falls, etc. We have to be in top shape for our cruise in a few weeks!! :goodvibes

Bobby: The magnets look great!! Thank you so much for making them! ::yes::

Joanna: I've been wondering where Jason's been too! :scratchin

Bobby: Did you watch the Disney World special on the Travel Channel last night? The lady named Erika, from the Murphy Family, is a long-time DISer!! So is the young lady who was there with her 2 girl friends. There's a thread about it over on the Community Board. Erika's younger son is now 3 yrs old, and I can remember her posting about which resort to visit, while she was pregnant with him, over on the Resorts Board. So...being a DIS member can bring us fame :teeth:

[SeaSpray]

I just booked another excursion. I booked the "Personal Watercraft" excursion for the day we're at Castaway Cay, for DH and DS16, at 1pm. The 4 of us are doing the Banana Boat excursion at 11am that day, but I think there'll be time to eat lunch between them.

I still haven't booked the Teen Fury Catamaran excursion for DSs. I'll have to check with them to see if they still are interested in this one (they won't be home till next week). Anyone else's teens going to do this one??

[admepo]

Hello everyone! :)

Happy anniversary to all celebrating! We will be celebrating 7 years in Key West on the cruise!!!!!! :hyper:

Congrats to those doing the doc dance!! :Pinkbounc

Haven't seen a post from Jason or Travis in a while....maybe they are in WDW for a mini-vacation before the cruise???? :)

Terry...glad to hear you decided to book the waverunners. DH and I are looking forward to it. Hope the hubby is doing better!

Bobby...Magnets look so awesome! We are all so lucky you are so creative! :) Sorry to hear about your printer but just think - you will be able to save money on the alcohol bill on the ship after we all buy you drinks to pay for the new printer!!!! :crazy:

Everyone have a great day and will "talk" to you all again later!

:wave:

Melanie

[gdulaney]

Has anybody else started measuring time in "vacation time"... for example... Saturday about 11:30 my husband looked at me and said, "exactly one month from today we'll be in line to board the ship" or... yesterday I looked at him and said, "hmm, you know, a month from today, we'll be shopping at KINO sandals and sweating our butts off in Key West."

Happy Monday everybody!!!
Ginny D.

[gdulaney]

Originally posted by SeaSpray
I just booked another excursion. I booked the "Personal Watercraft" excursion for the day we're at Castaway Cay, for DH and DS16, at 1pm. The 4 of us are doing the Banana Boat excursion at 11am that day, but I think there'll be time to eat lunch between them.

I still haven't booked the Teen Fury Catamaran excursion for DSs. I'll have to check with them to see if they still are interested in this one (they won't be home till next week). Anyone else's teens going to do this one??

Uhmm.. Terry....isn't the jetski excursion...uhmm dangerous? :teeth:

Ginny D.

[lynr]

Terry:

What does the personal watercraft excursion include? I don't have my list with me but that sounds interesting.

Lyn:sunny:

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by lynr
Terry:

What does the personal watercraft excursion include? I don't have my list with me but that sounds interesting.

Lyn:sunny:

Hi Lyn:
The Personal Watercraft excursion is basically a waverunner excursion with a guided tour of part of the island, and they explain the eco-system of the island. You can rent a single rider waverunner, or a 2-person waverunner. It's an hour long, and costs $95 for a single rider, and $160 for the double.

[paulinewdw]

Happy Cruisin' Month......

Congratulations to all those Happy couples celebrating an Anniversary this MONTH.

Get WELL wishes to all those that have injuries this month!

Thank you so much for the magnets!

Question: When and where is the DIS meet on Saturday? I must
have missed this critical piece of information.

Another Question: We have decided not to book any excursions....will we feel like we missed out???



Thank you

Pauline

[Samsara]

Pauline--

Check out the front page of the August 28th Cruise list for all of the meet info. <a href=http://**********************>*****************</a>.

And I don't think you'll feel like you missed out on the whole excursion thing. During past cruises I've elected to do and not to do excursions and have enjoyed both experiences. There is always a lot to do at each of the ports even if you elect to forgo the organized excursions that are offered. Shopping, dining, beaches, etc., etc., etc.

[Reenieny18]

I know exactly what you mean.. WHERE WILL YOU BE IN 3 WEEKS FROM..... .
Me sister keeps calling me with hourly updates of where we will be.

I just got my son a white dinner jacket.. he is so excited...
Now I have to work on getting Marty all dressed up...

:Pinkbounc Doreen:Pinkbounc

[Mary Anne]

We have not booked any excursions either. To be honest, we don't enjoy water stuff and walking around in the heat doesn't thrill me either. We are looking foward to relaxing on the ship, sleeping, eating, seeing the shows, the movies, the special stuff they have going on all through the day.


Three weeks from now I will be in the OKWest. 4 weeks we'll just be finishing our early dinner getting ready to see the show. :D

[sandygirl]

BOBBY: The magnets look great! You are such a sweetie to make them for us. Did you put the DIS name on all of them? Did your printer really break down? Oh my gosh! Not to mention all the printer ink you went through. I owe you big time. You and Cindy name your poison. We'll be at the Radisson, maybe I can start your pre-cruise celebration off to a good start.

Darlene

[sandygirl]

I'm having serious second thoughts about early seating for dinner. We have always had late and I was very excited to get early this time. But now I am wondering if we will be just too rushed to get to dinner. Anyone have ever sorry they had early seating?

Darlene

[Mjasp]

Samsara...Are you cruising with us? If so give me the details and I'll put you on page 1.

Early dining is kind of rush, rush to get there, But I can't over eat (like I plan on doing LOL) between 8:30-10:00 at night.

I haven't booked any excursions yet either. The 2 we plan on doing I feel we can do on our own if we get shut out.

Did everyone get their docs yet?

No DISers received any upgrades YET. I'm still waiting to hear.

Joanna

[Mary Anne]

Originally posted by sandygirl
I'm having serious second thoughts about early seating for dinner. We have always had late and I was very excited to get early this time. But now I am wondering if we will be just too rushed to get to dinner. Anyone have ever sorry they had early seating?

Darlene

We enjoy early seating. Granted we don't do an excursions, so I guess we don't worry about rushing, but we're early eaters at home. Dinner is usually @4:30 if I'm home from work. We like relaxing after dinner and seeing the shows. To be honest, if we had to see the shows first, I doubt we'd see them.

[SeaSpray]

Still no docs here, Joanna :( According to All Seasons, they haven't received them from DCL yet (as of last week). They said they should be arriving soon and they'll mail them right out to us.

[Karel]

I called All Seasons this morning - nothing yet. :rolleyes:

I told them we were leaving several days early to Fl and she said call back on the 13th.

I am not happy.

But they have to let us on, right?? :eek: I hope they send them two day priority or something.

And I now understand why Nativeway water sports has such a great Stingray deal - we have to meet them at 7:45am. I'm not sure that's going to happen. I don't think I'll get everyone up by then.

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by Karel
I called All Seasons this morning - nothing yet. :rolleyes:

I told them we were leaving several days early to Fl and she said call back on the 13th.

I am not happy.

But they have to let us on, right?? :eek: I hope they send them two day priority or something.

And I now understand why Nativeway water sports has such a great Stingray deal - we have to meet them at 7:45am. I'm not sure that's going to happen. I don't think I'll get everyone up by then.

CALL BACK on the 13th??? What for?? I really was hoping to have them sooner than that!! :( :( As for the method of delivery, the person I spoke to said they'd come US Postal Service, but in one of those large flat mailing envelopes, he didn't mention second day air or anything. :confused:

[Karel]

Call back on the 13th if I haven't received them. I didn't like the sound of that.

I certainly hope I have them by the 13th.

[Reenieny18]

I just checked out our air flight and the price has come down $169 for all of our tkts. Of course we are not entitledd to a reimbursment. Boy that sticks. that could have bought some more jewles for me.,....

Doreen

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by Reenieny18
I just checked out our air flight and the price has come down $169 for all of our tkts. Of course we are not entitledd to a reimbursment. Boy that sticks. that could have bought some more jewles for me.,....

Doreen


Reenie, thanks so much for mentioning this! When I saw this post I called Delta, and sure enough our airfare has come down another $20., so now we each have $75 in vouchers that we can use for future airfare. I wish they just gave cash refunds but I guess a voucher is better than nothing. Now we'll have to plan a trip to somewhere that we'd have to fly to... Hmm...maybe Disney World next year? :teeth:

[winnyis]

My airfare came down also. I have $300 in vouchers for Spirit to use for another trip. Does anyone know how long vouchers are good for.. maybe I can use these toward part of my airfare for my repo cruise next year.

Ginny

[winnyis]

Terry.. I cant believe that All Seasons is telling you to wait til the 13th.. I would be majorly stressing by then. I wonder why they havent gotten the docs yet.. it seems as almost everyone else has




Ginny

[SeaSpray]

I called All Seasons this morning to ask if I needed any documentation for traveling with my sons outside of the U.S., since their last name is different than mine. (I don't).

While I had Sandy on the phone I asked her about the documents. As soon as I told her the sail date she said that they already have a call into Disney regarding the documents. I hope they get them soon! She said that often times Disney takes longer to send out the "group" documents than for individual reservations. Oh well. I'm sure we'll have them before we cruise, but it'd be nice (and fun!) to have them now!!

[Karel]

Terry - I saw on the main cruise board that you asked about leaving early in the am for an excusion. I have the same dilemma. My son 'says' he'll be up early -:rolleyes:

This is the first time we've looked at an organized excursion. We can get a later time that ends at 2:15. Of course, I'll be worried that we won't make it back in time for sailing.

Can anyone explain tendering into Grand Caymen for me? Native way wants us to check in between 7:45 and 8:45.

Thanks.

[winnyis]

Karel... in Grand Cayman all ships tender since there are no deep water docks for the ships to dock at. Basically.. they dock probably 1/2 mile or so off shore and then have little shuttle type boats take passengers to and from the shore. If you are on a disney sponsored excursion they will tell you where to meet and will give you a priority time to board a tender... after a certain time they open it up to all passengers.

You catch the tender boats from deck 1... its a pretty fast process and they usually have several boats going to and from so the wait isnt that long.

Ginny

[SeaSpray]

Karel:

It sounds like a great idea NOW, but I'm wondering if ALL of us won't feel like getting up so early, especially knowing that we'll probably be up late the night before. I don't think that snorkeling while half asleep will be any fun. LOL

My DSs will be back home next week, then I'm going to call a Family Cruise Meeting, to go over our plans one more time, and to see if I should schedule the later excursion even though it doesn't include the snorkeling time :confused: Maybe I'll look through the Grand Cayman excursions all over again and see what starts later. lol

[invaderzim]

We booked our Grand Cayman shore excursions through Disney. We're doing the 7:20 Island Tour and Stingray City, and the 1:15 Atlantis Submarine. The DCL rep I booked with said the 7:20 time is when we were supposed to meet at the designated place on the ship. Shore excursion ticket holders are given first tender. If you didn't book through Disney, then I'm not sure how they handle it.

[MoranClan]

Originally posted by sandygirl
BOBBY: The magnets look great! You are such a sweetie to make them for us. Did you put the DIS name on all of them? Did your printer really break down?

Darlene

hello Darlene..

I put on the magnets whatever everyone wanted for their own personal ones..

I am making extra magnets with the DIS on them also...

Let me know who else wants magnets..

Bobby

[MoranClan]

Magnents
More magnents Added

Moranclan
The Kurtz Family
The Marshall Family
************
The Brown Family
Tina & Bill
Adam & Melanie
The Redles Family
Stan, Darlene, Sandra
MJASP
Doreen, Marty, Daniel
Karen & Jaclyn
"Maryanne" ( Last Name With held For Privacy") Do you want Room Number?
Terry & John
Robby
Craig
The DeLuca's
The Benton's
The Driscoll Family
The O'Briens " 20th anniversary"
The Mc Donalds
The Ward family 2 rooms
The Szabo Family

Please, if you requested magntes..Make sure
your name is on here..All those that sent me room numbers
They are on..if anyone else wants room numbers,
Birthdays..etc..put on there let me know




Any one Else want Magnents?..

Bobby

[nuts4sn00py]

Wow Bobby, That's alot of magnets!LOL! I really can't wait for this trip. It looks like your bar tab is covered for the week. I counted 22 magnets..thats 3 :drinking1 a day. Not bad! I hope you plan on sharing with Cindy.:rolleyes1. FYI, my DH had his surgery today to repair his finger & is out like a light right now. You know how anasethesia knocks you out, but everything seems to have gone well & his finger should be up & working in no time. (Just kidding!) I'm glad we're getting all our ailments out of the way now...my DD has a very bad ear infection & I have poison ivy that got infected. None of you want to be anywhere near us, I think we are contagious. LOL! Everyone on our block seems to be having something or other. Ginny, Doreen, Mary Anne I really can't wait for those drinks now! Terry & Karel I hope you both are feeling better & hope you get your docs. long before the 13th. I would be in a panic if I had to wait that long. It's amazing how much you miss when you haven't been on in a few days, & BTW, we also don't have any excursions booked. Nothing overly appealed to us, so I think we are just going to site see on our own. Kathy :wave2:

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by nuts4sn00py
my DH had his surgery today to repair his finger & is out like a light right now. You know how anasethesia knocks you out, but everything seems to have gone well & his finger should be up & working in no time. (Just kidding!) I'm glad we're getting all our ailments out of the way now...my DD has a very bad ear infection & I have poison ivy that got infected. None of you want to be anywhere near us, I think we are contagious. LOL! Everyone on our block seems to be having something or other. Ginny, Doreen, Mary Anne I really can't wait for those drinks now! Terry & Karel I hope you both are feeling better & hope you get your docs. long before the 13th. I would be in a panic if I had to wait that long. It's amazing how much you miss when you haven't been on in a few days, & BTW, we also don't have any excursions booked. Nothing overly appealed to us, so I think we are just going to site see on our own. Kathy :wave2:

I'm glad that your DH's finger will be ok! :) Hopefully it won't be too painful after the anaesthesia wears off. I had my follow-up appt with the doctor today. He told me that it can take 4-6 weeks to feel better from pluerisy. Well that explains why I still don't feel 100% better yet! But at least I'm feeling a lot better than I was. He told me to take it easy for another week or so. :rolleyes:

I really hope those documents arrive soon. I really want to check over everything and make sure it's all correct.

[Reenieny18]

Kathy we are mending our ways as well. Son woke this AM with bilateral otis media... meds are helping(somewhat). daughter,, well, I am sure she will get something. Hubbie has to see an IME this week.. CRUISE TAKE US AWAY...

Ok :hyper: question of the ladies... How fancy are you getting dressed up for the formal nights. I have a long gown to wear.. On the last cruise Marty and I took, so many were in tuxes and gowns,,, Well we felt ok in our dress and sport coat,, but I was needed advice from my DIS FAMILY :crazy: I found a white dinner jacket for my son and he has the pants already.... so now to get hubbie in fancier duds.
EXCURSIONS We did one excursion to snorkel since my sister and son never did that. In Cozumel we will just enjoy the beach and of course shopping. We have to get up early on Tuesday for the snorkling,, but that way we are not in the sun at high noon..Save that for later in the week,,lol

:hyper2: :hyper2: :hyper2:

[Mary Anne]

We will be with the formal group. DH has a tux and the boys will either be in formal suits or tuxes also.

I know a lot of people make a fuss about having to get dressed up, but we really enjoy it. Listen 30 years ago, on a cruise, you dressed 3 times a day. Trust me, that was a hassel. Just getting dressed for dinner is enjoyable.

[winnyis]

Doreen.. for formal night my DH and son are both wearing a dark suit... I will wear a long black skirt and beaded top... not sure about DD yet.. You will see a mixture of tuxes/suits/sport jackets and gowns/cocktail dresses etc.... I never felt out of place with what I wore.

Hope that helps!

Wanna hear something funny.. I go to the orthapedic dr today for a follow-up on my toe... well the xrays looks like its not even healing to me but he swears he sees calcification starting and tells me to take it easy for the next few weeks... I proceed to tell him im going to Disney/Universal/Seaworld/Cruise in 2-1/2 weeks and he tells me to try to take lots of breaks and rest during the day and ice my foot several times a day.... He obviously has no kids or he would know that is just not gonna happen at Disneyworld... I can see my son now....Oh honey you cant go on Space Mountain cause mommy has to ice her toe... that would surely bring on a major hissy fit...




Ginny

[Reenieny18]

Your at the pool and the bar boy comes over, and of course after you get BOBBY his drink.. you ask for a a BAG OF ICE.. for your toe...;lol :hyper: How much do you have to tip for that??

Doreen

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by Reenieny18
Your at the pool and the bar boy comes over, and of course after you get BOBBY his drink.. you ask for a a BAG OF ICE.. for your toe...;lol :hyper: How much do you have to tip for that??

Doreen

Too funny:teeth:

Kathy...Glad your DH is OK.

Joanna

[nuts4sn00py]

So, should we take bets on which of us will be visiting the Dr. first on this cruise? Are we the saddest bunch or what? LOL! I hope we all have med. insurance for this trip...we just might break the bank! Maybe we can get a group rate! Doreen , you cracked me up! Joanna, Thanks...DH is in pain, but, at least the hard part is over. Kathy

[winnyis]

Doreen... I like the pool boy idea. I always wanted one of those at my pool - but DH refuses to put on a speedo and serve me LOL

As for Bobby... I have a feeling he is going to be in a constant state of intoxication with all the drinks we owe him.. I sure hope he remembers his vacation.. LOL

Kathy - glad to hear DH's finger is going to be ok.

Have a great day all

Ginny

[Reenieny18]

Kathy , we better hope hubbie is better and his middle finger is not stuck in the air,, (there goes all our xtra drinks from the waiters,,lol), They will think he is flipping them off and wan't serve us anymore.
Ginny: if your hubbie is in shape,, does he take TIPS while in his SPEEDO? I for one know a few guys that I wouldnt want to see in one,,lol ugghhh what a site( now your bringing up some gruesome child hood memories):eek: :laughing:
Ok as far as bets go.. Who is bringing more more meds on board?JUST IN CASE STUFF..lol :rotfl: :rotfl:
Doreen

[winnyis]

Doreen... DH is in good shape but no speedo... I actually hate those things and dont think anyone looks good in them.

As far as meds.... I always pack a ton of medicines when I travel... I try to anticipate anything we could need and bring it.... this way Im always prepared and I dont have to spend a fortune buying it on the ship.

Ginny

[Karel]

Originally posted by winnyis
Doreen... DH is in good shape but no speedo... I actually hate those things and dont think anyone looks good in them.
Ginny


...maybe if they're ten....


Should I pack rain jackets? They fold in on themselves and take up little space.

Is anyone taking Sea Safe?

[nuts4sn00py]

Uh Oh! A speedo post. My best friend is having a canary over her DH's choice of bathing suits. Yep, you guessed it, a speedo. Now, he is much older than us & while thin, I don't think he is Speedo material. :rolleyes: What is it, with older guys & speedos?LOL! Sooo, when you see my best friend & her DH at the pool, please be kind, as she would really like to crawl under a rock when her husband is in his Speedo. Anyway, I better leave this topic before I open mouth & insert foot. LOL ! Since I'm home right now I think I better really start organizing since the week before the Cruise is going to be very hectic for us. Anyway, have a nice day all, & catch up with you later! Kathy :wave2:

[winnyis]

Kathy - dont worry we will be kind to your best friend and her DH.
Heres a thought - maybe if we get your best friend drunk she wont care that he is wearing his speedo and if we all get drunk we wont either. Although that could backfire and we could get drunk and silly and start laughing uncontrollably and that probably wouldnt be a good scene, especially if we were with your DH with his middle finger sticking up.LOL

Karel.. I packed some of the disposable rain poncho's from the dollar store.. just incase we get a midday shower while at the parks.



Ginny

[admepo]

Hello everyone!!!
:wave2:

Kathy...hope your hubby is doing better!

All injured/sick/etc DISers....Hope you are feeling better soon!!! :sunny:

And some PD :wizard: for all of us that no more injuries, accidents or sicknesses occur!

Karel...I am still wondering the same about the "Sea Safe" product. Has anyone used it before??? Plan to use/bring it????

We are off to see The Sandman tonight here (hypnotist entertainment show) and then Back to School ( :eek: ) open house tomorrow night to meet the teachers so probably will "talk" to all of you again sometime Friday.....

Anyone hear from Jason???? :confused: Hope all is ok with him.

Enjoy the rest of the day everyone!

[invaderzim]

Ditto on admepo's question -- anyone use Sea Safe products? We are doing the Stingray swim and have never been to CC in the summer -- didn't know when sea lice were more bothersome.

[admepo]

Karel and invaderzim...after looking Sea Safe up and finding out it is actually SAFE SEA (:rolleyes: lol)...I found these two websites for it with FAQ.

www.nidaria.com
www.lifestylesdirect.com

Would still like firsthand knowledge of the product from our little DIS family, so if you have used it please advise!!! THANKS!! :)

Melanie

[Mjasp]

OMG so much to answer.

First where is JASON and TRAVIS???? That isn't like them not to post, I didn't send them an e mail as I feel if they were on the computer, they would at least answer us to where they are.

Sea Safe or vice versa, I'm pretty sure ScottH has put a whole thread about the stuff at the top of the cruise forums page.

OH NO a Speedo wearer among us LOL My DD12 and her friend also 12 get a kick out of speedos, you know that preteen stuff.

I keep my medicine cabinet in a large overnight bag in large clear freezer bags (in case of leaks) in a hall closet. Everything I own is in there. Have meds will travel. I had Bobbie pins on our last cruise, and no one in my family wears them LOL
But my friend wanted Bobbie pins and wah lah.

I am afraid to even mention about my vacation last August and how awful it was with injuries and deaths, so as you can see I am keeping a low profile here on the injury topic.

I can't wait to meet you all, some of the things you all say crack me up, too bad it is only a 15 minute meet after the life boat drill.

Bobby...How are you hanging in there with your company?

Talk to you all later

Joanna

[Samsara]

Originally posted by Mjasp
First where is JASON and TRAVIS???? That isn't like them not to post, I didn't send them an e mail as I feel if they were on the computer, they would at least answer us to where they are.


We're here! Just have a new screen name! :)

Well, Travis still has his old one, DisneyMagicTravis. I guess I'm the only one who has a new one!

Sorry to keep you guys wondering where we were!

[SeaSpray]

Jason: Now the "mother" in us can stop worrying what happened to you! I know I was starting to worry a little ::yes:: Glad to see you're ok!

Joanna: I travel with a huge ziplock bag as a medicine chest too. It's good to know that we have almost anything we'd need, WHEN we need it, while away from home. I just got a new prescription for meclazine from my doctor yesterday, so I'll be adding that to the bag, too.

Karel: I have thin ponchos that fold up very small, I'll probably throw them in our suitcases, just in case!

[pattiteach]

Guys I did buy Sea Safe. I thought it was a good idea after reading some of the other DIS boards. We will be travel during the season that they sting. How it's not cheap- $20 for one bottle!!

[lynr]

I am bringing bug spray. Last year on Castaway Cay I was all bit up by bugs on the beach and I itched for two weeks after the cruise.

I didn't feel anything biting me on the beach but I started to itch when we got back on the boat. The marks didn't show up until I got home so I wasn't sure they were from the cruise until other cruisers started posting complaints about the bites. My doctor said they lasted so long because of my allergies.

This year I am not taking any chances!

Lyn

P.S. I did not go in the water so they came from the sand.

[Mjasp]

sounds like sand fleas. I put my chair in the water and stayed there all day.

[Reenieny18]

I had my daughter wonderng where you were too.. she is pointing here finger at you... :goodvibes I thought maybe the computer broke down.
Ok still on the subject of the SPEEDO . :laughing: Like I said childhood nightmares.lol. Getting tipsy and forgetting about it sounds good too.. But I think we will have a sniker or two for your friend's husband, Kathy. I am sorry, I just can't hold myself back..lol Joanna: I am sure we can knock on any of the lime green doors on the cruise and find a remedy for what AILS us at the time.
Ginny: as I am sitting here I am laughing uncontrollably.I am telling my kids, well Ginny said this, Kathy said that Jonanna and so on. Daughter asked, and who is "insert DIS name here ".I said you will meet them..lol
I can't wait. Joanna: A 15 min meet can last in to a liftime of friendship though.....:grouphug:

Doreen

[Mjasp]

In 2002 when we cruised on the Western Inaugural, someone on our thread had T-Shirts made up for the Inaugural sailing, I wouldn't purchase them, didn't want anyone to know my address etc, lets face it we don't know who we are talking to. When we got to the Radisson my DD then 10 said to me see mom, look at all the nice people here and you were calling them strangers. So you are right about making friends in 15 minutes.
Welcome back Jason!!!!!!!!! We Missed ya!


Joanna

[Samsara]

BAD Jason, BAD! ;)

Is anyone else planning on seeing The Village onboard? I really enjoyed the Sixth Sense and Signs and can't wait to see this movie too. And, movies are always better when you don't have to pay for them! :)

[Samsara]

Can you all believe we're so close to sailing???

I just caught a glimps of my countdown timer on my PC:

http://www.knology.net/~jwoodrum/screenshot.jpg

Here it is close up:

http://www.knology.net/~jwoodrum/screenshot2.jpg

Only 23 days to go!!!

[nuts4sn00py]

Joanna: Spoken like a true NY'er. We are so cautious of everyone & everything, aren't we? LOL! Doreen: I can see it now, knock & run on the Magic...instead of ring & run. I better make sure I get my Medicine in order for this trip. Especially if this week is any indication of how my vacation is going to be!:eek: All I know is I'll be trying all those specialty drinks with the Kahlua in them! So everyone beware! Especially if I have to be seen with someone in a Speedo! Jason & Travis: Glad to know everything is okay, now, don't ever go scaring us like that again! You know how uncaring us Dis'ers are! Anyway, I have been online like all day, my DH is like, "what could you possibly do online all day?" He would never understand my DIS obsession! Kathy :wave2:

[winnyis]

Jason - my DH definately wants to see The Village on board. I hate scary movies so Im sure he will be looking for someone to watch with.

Glad to see you back.. we were getting worried... thought you were laying in a ditch somewhere (now dont I sound like your mother - I know thats what mine used to say to me )

Ginny

[Mary Anne]

I am planning on seeing ever single movie on board. We never go to the movies at home so DH and I have planned a movie schedule the way some of you have planned excursions. :teeth:

I'm taking this Friday off to start to get everything together. My hours at work have been off the wall and I'm finding that I crash on Saturday's and then run like a made person on Sunday to try and just get the ususal stuff done. So I figure if I add one more day to my week-end, I might actually get my cruse stuff started.

[O'BWV]

Hi All!

My family (minus me - the chicken) plans on seeing The Village on board. They're very excited about it. I think I remember seeing somewhere that Princess Diaries 2 is a Disney film and it should probably be playing too - now that movie I'd like.

BTW - Still no docs here :o


-Mary Rose

[DisneyMagicTravis]

Hi guys! Just thought I'd pop in and say "hello." I just saw Jason's countdown on here and I can't believe it is so close. I can't wait to leave work on Friday, August 27th and get the heck out of here! I'm ready to be on deck 10 sipping on a cocktail or two, (heck three or four!) ;) Just kidding. Anyway, hope everyone is doing well and is ready to go. I don't know why I just realized today that it is so close. I hope we're ready!?!? Talk to you all soon.

[admepo]

Good Morning!!!! :wave:

Jason and Travis....Now I agree with all the other wonderful "moms" on here - SHAME for making us worry like that!!!! Happy to know you guys are okay and with us again!

As far as seeing the Village goes...now I have to find a way to talk DH into seeing it on the ship with me instead of going sooner but the whole FREE thing should sell him!!! We both love movies like that (books too) so we are defintiely in on seeing it onboard - do I sense a possible DIS meet #3 (or is it #4???) ??????

Speedo Men.... I am soooo hoping not to be too tipsy when the Speedo Men cross my path because I am an uncontrollable giggly drunk :blush: and will laugh so APOLOGIES ahead of time!!!!

I will also have a small travel medicine cabinet with us - the mother in all of us to be prepared for anything! So you are more than welcome to knock if you need something.....

Mary Anne.... we hardly get to see movies over a PG rating until they are on DVD so we are looking forward to the more adult features onboard and will probably see you in the theater often!!! :3dglasses

I bought the Safe Sea online and it was $9.95 plus S+H so that was a good deal I guess! I will also have bug spray and ponchos (the fabulous BRIGHT yellow Mickey ones from the park - they should have alien green ones!!!!!!) So I think we will be prepared. My DH keeps reminding me that it is just us so my normal packing list of OVERPACK everything and anything the kids might need shouldn't apply...but I can't help myself on the need to prepare for anything and everything!!!!

Well off for the day...Back to School Open House tonight for the boys to meet their teachers :teacher: That should be fun!!! Then school on Monday and then I can really concentrate on CRUISE stuff with only one little one to tote around with me in and out of stores.

Have a great day everyone! :flower:

Melanie

[SeaSpray]

Hi everyone :wave2:

Regarding the movie "The Village", I initially had NO desire to see this movie (I thought the subject matter was about one thing that I choose to stay away from, but I found out that I was wrong) and I just read a lot about it on www.screenit.com and I also read the "spoiler" thread about it on the Community Board. I don't want to give anything away about this movie, but I have to say that now I will probably see it (for free. lol) on the ship, now that I know exactly what it's about.

I see that it's rated PG-13, so I think DS16 will want to see it too. DS13 doesn't especially care for tense/scarey movies, so I doubt he'll see it. DH will want to see it. So...if there is going to a mini-movie-DIS meet, let us know! :) I wonder what other movies will be playing that week on board. Not that I want to spend a lot of time in a movie theater, but like Mary Anne said, DH and I don't go to a lot of movies together while at home, so it would be fun to catch one or two while at sea :3dglasses

[O'BWV]

Good Morning All!

I ordered Sea Safe SPF 30 this morning at drugstore.com and while I was at it I ordered the Electronic Relief Bands. I get really seasick and I hope this works for me. I'll be bring Bonine just in case though. Anyway, the price of Sea Safe there is $9.45 +s/h. Shipping is free for orders of $49 and also if your a new customer there is a $10 off coupon. The relief bands were $69.99 so it's like the Sea Safe was free (well kinda!).

Has anyone ever used Sea Safe? I thought I remembered reading it is very thick and hard to apply.


-Mary Rose

[invaderzim]

THE VILLAGE.....


Please please please DON'T try to find out too much about this movie or read spoilers or let anyone tell you anything! We saw it this week and it knocked our socks off with the plot twists, etc. It's well written and we loved the characters -- especially Ron Howard's daughter who plays the blind girl Ivy. But you really should try not to find out too much about it because it will ruin the surprises.

IMHO -- I wouldn't miss it!

NOW, BACK TO SAFE SEA -- what IS the "time of year" for sea lice? Can someone tell me?

[O'BWV]

Sea Lice


I found this info from another thread:

These critters are usually found in the wider Caribbean area from March to August. The greatest chance of exposure is from April to June. I have been told that there is a pattern from South to North as the waters warm. Personally I have seen them heavy in the Bahamian out islands in May.

Here is the whole thread:


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?threadid=176596



-Mary Rose

[MoranClan]

Hello Everyone..

Just read a post on the main boards, figured I would pass it along..

Wonder Evacuated (http://www.local6.com/news/3619483/detail.html)

At least the security is working..

Bobby

[MoranClan]

Hello again..

Boy its nice to come home for lunch,,hehe

Just read on the main boards again that the menue for our cruise may change, and the Mexi-calli night may be changed to pirate night..

Can anyone here with some DCL hooks find out...

I allready planned my meals..haha

Bobby

[Mjasp]

MaryRose...Who did you book your cruise through?

I hope they keep that security high.

[winnyis]

That would be cool to have a pirate night. They did that on the Navigator of the Seas cruise we went on in November. They had all the kids made up like pirates with hats, swords, eye patches, etc.. and they all stormed the dining room during late seating and did a little skit... It was adorable.

Ginny

[invaderzim]

When I called yesterday and asked about the menu changes, I was told the change to a pirate night was on the Eastern only. They are changing the Tropicali.... night to a pirate night. The Western is not having any changes to theme nights, only to one of the menus. However, I don't know for which restaurant.

[pattiteach]

Hi Guys! I am sorry to say but everyone who I know who has seen The Village said it was the worst movie they ever saw!!! I am completely disappointed. But I will still want to see it onboard. I hope Princess Diaries is playing. I love that movie. I am so jealous of all of you who paid $10.00 for Sea Safe. I guess I got ripped off:(

[pattiteach]

Guess What? I just called all season's travel at 6:00 p.m. Philly time, and she said she is mailing out the documents know that I should recieve them in 2 days. .I hope this helps all of us who ordered through them.

[Karel]

Oh thank God.

I know, in reality, it's a small small thing to worry about, but I'll feel much better when they are here.

I have a question for anyone else who booked with All Seasons. I was looking at my CC bill and noticed two charges for $110 each - agent fee. I didn't realize they charge you for your booking??

[SeaSpray]

pattiteach: Thanks for passing along that info!! I hope the documents arrive up here in MA by Saturday, otherwise I won't see them till I get back from NJ in the middle of the next week. I'm going back to NJ this weekend to pick up DSs and will stay and visit again for a couple of days. At least I know they're on their way! :)

Karel: I don't remember seeing anything on our credit card for "agent's fee" at all. Maybe you should call them and ask about it. Do those fees bring the total cost of your trip higher than what was initially quoted to you??

[invaderzim]

Well, I guess we are on the other end of the spectrum because we, and several of our friends, loved The Village. We thought it was thought provoking, intriguing, great acting and great plot twists!

Oh, well, I would still suggest seeing it and making your own opinion. If you liked all his previous movies (Sixth Sense, Signs, Unbreakable), then I cannot imagine you wouldn't like this one. If you didn't like any of his previous movies, then I would say skip this one too.

[invaderzim]

Also, we got a call from our TA at MouseEars Vacations and she has already mailed our docs Federal Express. We're supposed to get them tomorrow!!!! YEAHHH. Then I'll know the trip is official and will being the packing panic.....:crazy:

[O'BWV]

Hi All!

Joanna - I booked through All Seas Travel and thanks to the other great DISers I hope the Docs are on the way.

Pattiteach - Thanks for calling All Seas and thank for the update!

Karel - I also booked thru All Seas and don't remember seeing a agent's fee. Did they charge you card when you paid in full? I know my final balance was 2997.00 and they had to put through 2 charges - one for $2500 and one for $497. Then I called back and added REAS and they charged my card $299 then, but maybe I better go back and check my statements. Thanks for the heads up.



Thanks,
Mary Rose

[MoranClan]

Originally posted by pattiteach
Guess What? I just called all season's travel at 6:00 p.m. Philly time, and she said she is mailing out the documents know that I should recieve them in 2 days. .I hope this helps all of us who ordered through them.

Woo Hoo...I hope So..

Feel so left out without them..

When I get the Docs...I am going to be a freaky streaker like Winnie the Pooh, with t-shirt, and no pants and Im gonna dance the BoogALoo...

hehe

Bobby

[MoranClan]

I think you'd all really rather see him in a speedo!

Cindy::MinnieMo

[admepo]

Originally posted by MoranClan
Woo Hoo...I hope So..

Feel so left out without them..

When I get the Docs...I am going to be a freaky streaker like Winnie the Pooh, with t-shirt, and no pants and Im gonna dance the BoogALoo...

hehe

Bobby

I think you'd all really rather see him in a speedo!

Cindy

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[winnyis]

Oh God Cindy.... not another speedo....

[nuts4sn00py]

At least my girlfriend won't feel so alone! I told her today how I shared her Speedo fear with my DIS friends. She was hysterical with laughter! I explained we all sympathize. Cindy: It must be hard to keep a straight face in your house, what with Bobby being such card & all. I hope for my girlfriends sake there is more than one man wearing a Speedo on this Cruise! :o BTW, is anyone doing the 60's or 70's nights? What are you wearing for those nights? I don't have anything special I can wear that fits into those themes. At least I don't think I do...so I figured I could get some ideas from all of you! I find I'm starting to panic now! Don't want to forget anything & don't want to overpack. Aaaarrrghhh! I really have to start writing all my questions down, everytime I get on here I forget what I wanted to know & than I have to start all over again. Oh Well! Guess it just gives me another excuse to come & chat with all my fellow 8/28 Cruisers! :goodvibes :cool1: Kathy :wave2:

[Samsara]

Kathy--

I think a whole group of us are planning on getting together for the 60's (Beatles) Night in Rockin' Bar D. (Check <a href=http://**********************>*****************</a> for all the info.)

Some of us talked about going all out and dressing up for the occasion and I plan on doing so! I'm either going to make or buy a Ty-dye shirt and have my mom make an old pair of my Fossil jeans into flares. A Peace necklace to top it off and perhaps some stylish shoes if I can find any at Goodwill! :teeth: (I'm still trying to figure out what kind of shoes men wore during that period.)

Travis had talked about buying one of those hugh haloween afro wigs but we'll see...

:hyper:

[SeaSpray]

3 weeks!!! THREE WEEKS! We're really close now! :hyper: :sunny: ::yes:: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Does anyone know which night the 60's Beatles show is?? I've heard both Monday and Friday nights. Does it alternate?? I don't want to miss that show!

I haven't thought about dressing for the theme nights, other than the Mexicali night. I could borrow one of DSs tie-dyed shirts....but not sure if I should. Anyone else dressing up for 60's night??

REMINDERS: These are a few things that I think we should have at this point, please add to the list if you think of something else:

*Documents -except for us All Seas people who don't have them yet :(

*Passports OR birth certificates with a raised deal AND state-issued ID such as a driver's license.

*Letter from your doctor if you are traveling with health-related equipment that could be questioned by security, and/or if you need special consideration from DCL such as a fridge, or anything else you'd need them to supply for you onboard.

*Letter for the airline (if you are flying) if you will be traveling with anything that security could question. For example, we travel with DHs diabetes supplies which include syringes (needles) and we have to carry them on, so the doctor's letter is a necessity.

*Renew any prescriptions you need, make sure you have a refill available on your prescription.

Ok friends...anything else that you can think of that any of us might need but that might take a few days to acquire? We don't want to realize that we NEED something at the last minute and not be able to get it quickly, you know??
Hope this is helpful :)

[lynr]

Terry:

I can't emphasize enough about the doctors note, last year we were questioned by the security people at the airport about my DH insulin needles, luckily we had a note from the doctor stating he was diabetic.

Lyn:sunny:

[Reenieny18]

Been busy getting ready here for so many things.I am sure going to need this vacation.
Tomorrow I have a large POLISH family reunion with 75 plus people. I have been doing the family tree. So far 144 poeple are listed.....
On Sunday my son goes to Boy Scout camp for a week... and then we get ready to VACATION>>> :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc
Daniel got his white dinner jacket yesterday and I ordered my husbands tux as well.
Oh and how can I forget, I have to go to the hospital today.. sister is having major surgery... (another sister, not the one traveling with us). Cindy: you are funny about Bobby being in a SPEEDO instead....:laughing: :laughing:'
Have a great day everyone:grouphug: I have to get cooking and baking all my treats...

:jumping1: Doreen:jumping1:

[invaderzim]

Don't forget.....

Make sure your eyeglass prescriptions are up-to-date and your eyeglasses are in good shape. My DH's glasses fell apart on our last cruise because the screws were stripped and he almost lost one of the lenses in the ocean!

And sunglasses!!!!

Also, here's a tip for those flying: I print out two sets of all our airline info -- itinerary, receipt, boarding passes, etc. and I put one set in an envelope that says Phil to Orlando and one in an envelope that says Orlando to Phil. That way, if I lose a set, I always have a back-up. And I pack the two envelopes in separate carry-ons.

Also, make copies of ALL of your ID (birth certs, passports, ID's), your charge cards and phone cards. Keep the copies in a separate carry-on from the originals, together with the receipts for your Traveler's Checks. That way, if you lose any original documents, you will at least have the copies.

[O'BWV]

Wow! Thanks for the great tips everyone!




-Mary Rose

[Mjasp]

thanks for the eyeglass reminder. Have to get DD her new glasses before we leave. She gets a new pair every year before school starts. I think I will turn her old set into sunglasses.

3 WEEKS I can't believe it:Pinkbounc

[nuts4sn00py]

Good day all! Just got back from the Doc. & my Poison Ivy/Cellulitis is much better. Hooray! Now all I have to do is get DD's ear better & Hubby's finger better. At least DH isn't in as much pain as he was earlier in the week. And as if I didn't have enough to do, now I'm looking into possibly taking a Limo from the airport to the port. Right now we have a 12 passenger van rented, but I was thinking a Limo might be more fun. The only problem is all the luggage!LOL! Seems you can get a limo for 8 people but not for 8 pieces (or more)of luggage!:earseek: I figured a Limo would be a great way to start our vacation. Especially since we have all been having such a bad time of it lately. My best friends mom is in Rehab after surgery for broken arm & her FIL who is 92 just came home from hospital & not doing well. Soooo you might all do well to stay clear of us...I'm starting to feel like the man with the little black cloud overhead! :rolleyes: Do we know how many adults are in our DIS group for the 8/28 Cruise. I'm thinking about picking up some favors for 70's night & I don't want to leave anyone out. It all depends on how many of us there are & how much these little trinkets cost. So, we will have magnets...leis...& hopefully a suprise! After all, I want to be remembered for something other than: "you know, she was the DIS'er with the Speedo guy! :p ;) Kathy :wave2:

[nuts4sn00py]

Sorry, double post! Kathy :wave2:

[Mjasp]

Kathy...I know exactly how you feel. I really believed there was a black cloud over us last year. I actually was getting spooked.

I took my count from Jason's site at ********************** for the leis. I figured whoever wasn't registered on there really wasn't going to show for a DIS meet.

I can't believe the kids only have one more week of camp, then they can moan about being bored for the next 2 weeks until we cruise.

Going over to Bobby & Cindy's tonight, maybe I'll pop in and say Hi if he goes on the computer. Bobby if you read this, maybe you can take a pic of us and post it on Jason's site. I will forget by the time I get there.

Joanna

[Samsara]

Originally posted by Mjasp
Bobby if you read this, maybe you can take a pic of us and post it on Jason's site.

*******************************otn/realhappy/luxhello.gif ::yes:: *******************************otn/realhappy/luxhello.gif

[MoranClan]

hi...It,s Joanna I took a picture but not happy with the outcome, so you will have to wait another 3 weeks. Believe me you can wait LOL

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by MoranClan
hi...It,s Joanna I took a picture but not happy with the outcome, so you will have to wait another 3 weeks. Believe me you can wait LOL

Joanna, I'm sure you look fine!! Come on, we'd like to know who to look for!!! :)

[Samsara]

I'm with Terry!

:hyper: Send in the pic! Send in the pic! Send in the pic! :hyper:

[MoranClan]

Originally posted by Samsara
I'm with Terry!

:hyper: Send in the pic! Send in the pic! Send in the pic! :hyper:

Muahahaha..I still have the pic on my Digital camera...

Joanna will kill me..But its up for the Highest Bidder...hahahahahaha

Just kidding..Will be seeing them again on Sunday..Maybe they will take a better Picture..

Bobby

[Samsara]

Originally posted by MoranClan
Muahahaha..I still have the pic on my Digital camera...

Joanna will kill me..But its up for the Highest Bidder...hahahahahaha

Just kidding..Will be seeing them again on Sunday..Maybe they will take a better Picture..

Bobby

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Don't forget Bobby, we'll all be on a ship with Joanna in the middle of the ocean. She could dispose of us rather easily! :teeth:

[pattiteach]

Let's see the picture!Let's see the picture!

[Mjasp]

You all are quite amusing. Anyway, going to bed now, work tomorrow ugghhhh. There really has to be a better way, I'm tired of this working thing.

Talk to you all tomorrow

Joanna

[MoranClan]

Woo Hoo..

Under 20 days for us..

:thewave: :rockband: :jumping1: :thewave:

I wll try and get a better Picture of Joanna Sunday..

Still no Docs..:mad:

Have a great Day..

Bobby

[Reenieny18]

BOBBY:: highest bidder uhh?? Do I hear 1 drink, 2 drinks, 5 drinks to the lady in the corner with the man in the SPEEDO . Do I hear more??? .... Come on Joanna... you are at an advantage..

Kathy: how is the cloud over your head doing? any more outburst of the PREVACATION ILLNESSes :bitelip: Don't worry.. it has hit our home too,, (just to embarrassed to tell you all about it,,lol):teeth:
Les than 18 days for us, WHAOOO:jumping1:
Family reunion today... WE have now 147... Twins were born July 15th....

Have a great day..

Doreen:rockband: :thewave:

[Mary Anne]

15 days till we head out to the MotherLand here! I can't wait to sleep in my OKWest home!

Nice cool day here it NYCity. Great day to do more pre-vacation cleaning and laundry. Now normal housecleaning is a bore, but Mickey cleaning brings out the best in my crew!

Have a great Saturday all. Just think three weeks from today we'll be getting ready to check in port to start our adventure!

This morning DH and I went out to breakfast before he had to head to work. As I finished my 4th cup of coffee, I said, "Gee, when we do this on the ship, as soon as I finish my coffee, I can head to the deck to have an aftercoffee breakfast coffee and relax.

:)

You'll all know me, I'll be the gray haired lady high on caffine. LOL

[natdencro]

DD's best pal and boyfriend just confirmed booking on 28th Aug.2004. It will be Maria and Si's(UK) first Disney cruise! EXCITED is the word!Say "Hi" to Gemma+Deepak for us guys, and have a MAGICAL time. Wish we were there too! "Mum No.2" Nat:Pinkbounc

[SeaSpray]

Doreen: Have a great time at your family reunion :)

Mary Anne: I still can't believe it's only 3 weeks away. :teeth:

natdencro: I really am hoping that we get Gemma as our server when we go to Palo!! Does she always work in Palo, or is there a chance she could be working in the dining room?? Is there anything special that I can bring for her, in the way of a gift?? Are they any foods that she likes that she finds hard to find while on the ship?? I'd love to be able to surprise her with something. Let me know :)


Have a great weekend, everyone!! :sunny:

[natdencro]

That is SO kind of you Seaspray: you guys are so very sweet to think of Gemma. In fact, your cruise is her last before her vacation, so she will be VERY excited! Also, her best girlfriend is cruising that week too! Yes, Gem IS in Palo's - and LOVES IT! DO book up and go if you can - she will be happy to meet you all. Many of her best pals are Servers in the main dining rooms, so Im sure you will be well looked after. Just have fun folks.............it will be MAGICAL. Best wishes. Nat:Pinkbounc

[nuts4sn00py]

Ok! guys & gals...the panic has officially set in:hyper: ::yes:: :hyper: I'm still trying to decide on transportation to port & I still have to get the kiddies their uniforms for school...have to fill out rest of cruise paperwork..get all med stuff in order....aaahhhh! Not enough hours in the day! AND I'M ADDICTED TO THIS THREAD! How am I ever going to get anything done when you guys keep posting here???? Doreen: I hope you have nice weather for your family reunion...otherwise is everyone going to your house? Kind of like a mini Dis meet? Just kidding! Oh, & yes, it seems we have gotten a reprieve right now from that little black cloud. Everyone keep their fingers crossed for us! I am really going to need those Birthday drinks. Terry: I hope you're feeling better also! Hope the weather is a little nicer for your trip back to the shore! Joanna: I don't have a good picture to post of myself and/or of family, so I understand! I'll be the one rolling my eyes when I have to be with Speedo man! :rolleyes: My head hurts already just thinking about it! ::yes:: Well, DH & I have a Wedding today, so I won't be back till tomorrow! Don't have too much fun without me, I get so jealous!:upsidedow Kathy :wave2:

[nuts4sn00py]

One other thing before I go....I miss my daily countdown! Oh where, oh where has it gone? Jason & Travis:Are you listening? Please post our daily countdown! Thanks, Kathy :wave2:

[Samsara]

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[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by natdencro
That is SO kind of you Seaspray: you guys are so very sweet to think of Gemma. In fact, your cruise is her last before her vacation, so she will be VERY excited! Also, her best girlfriend is cruising that week too! Yes, Gem IS in Palo's - and LOVES IT! DO book up and go if you can - she will be happy to meet you all. Many of her best pals are Servers in the main dining rooms, so Im sure you will be well looked after. Just have fun folks.............it will be MAGICAL. Best wishes. Nat:Pinkbounc

We already have reservations for Palo dinner, brunch, and tea!! I can't wait! Should/Can we ask to be seated in Gemma's area when we arrive for each of the meals??

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by Samsara
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Unbelievable. LOL

I can't wait to get to NJ, and then get back home with DSs, so I can really start the preparations for the cruise!! I've been trying to NOT rush the summer, but it seems to be flying by all on its own. :sunny:

[lynr]

I just got my documents in the regular mail from All Seasons. They were sent Priority Mail instead of overnight. YEAH!!!! They are finally here:sunny: :earsgirl: :earsboy: :earseek: :wave:

Lyn

[Mjasp]

natdencro...Tell Maria and Si to come on the boards and have some fun with us. Are they staying at the Radisson pre-night?

Doreen... Drinks hmmmm. I just told DH I have to go the liquor store and buy some Tequila and the big bucket to make some frozen Margarita's. Bad thing is they won't be ready until tomorrow.

MaryAnne...We like our coffee also and I was relived last time we cruised that DCL's coffee was good.

I think cruising after summer was good as we didn't want to rush summer, so as much as we all want to cruise, we want to prolong summer.

Kathy...After the wedding when you get home to your computer to check who responded to our thread, write and say hi, because you see, you will be checking your emails if you are near a computer, wedding or no wedding LOL

Have a great night
Joanna

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by lynr
I just got my documents in the regular mail from All Seasons. They were sent Priority Mail instead of overnight. YEAH!!!! They are finally here:sunny: :earsgirl: :earsboy: :earseek: :wave:

Lyn

CONGRATS LYN!!!! :hyper:

(Mine will probably arrive on Monday or Tuesday while I'm in NJ. LOL :rolleyes: )

[pattiteach]

I am so excited that you recieved your documents!!! Boy, i STARTED reading this thread when planning my familys first trip ever, now from you guys, I have booked a trip to WDW next year and plan to sail the same time in August 2006!! THESE BOARDS ARE ADDICTIVE!!!! Last tonight I went out with my DH and I was very tried and we left at 10;30, but before I went to the bed I had to check the boards. Is this a sickness???lol:tongue:

[DARWIN91]

We received our documents a couple weeks ago. I was surprised because we transferred our ressie to Costco and last year they only sent my documents around 2 weeks before we sailed. I remember worrying last year about when they were going to arrive. Less stress this year!!!!!

[Mjasp]

Darwin91...Nice picture on 3 circles website.

[DARWIN91]

Thanks Mjasp :D

[natdencro]

SeaSpray: If you already have booked Palo's for Brunch, dinner and tea (hopefully NOT ALL ON THE SAME DAY!!!) your tables may already be allocated. However, if you call at Palo's early on during your cruise, they may be able to arrange for Gem to serve you. I hope so, that would be great. She LOVES Palos, and the fact it gives you the opportunity to chat to guests more than in the dining room - where life is more hectic for the Servers. Fingers crossed for you my friend.

Mjasp: will be seeing Maria before the cruise to give her lots of "hints", so will show her the Disboard list. Will tell her about all you great people. She is Gemma's best pal from UK, so they hope to have a bit of time together on Port days.They are also booked in for several Palo visits!

Have a great time folks. Nat:Pinkbounc

[Samsara]

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[Mary Anne]

Seems like it was just 19 weeks :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

To set the mood today, I made Chef Mickey Mashed Potatoes!

[Reenieny18]

Joanna: I could sure go for something....Boy I am so tired, but had to check THE BOARDS before I called it a day.
Our family reunion was fantastic... I never got to eat my food since I was pulled in so many directions.. Can we have a Aug 28 DIS reunion in a few yrs??. I was telling my family about our cruise,, and it was suggested to have a FAMILY reunion on a cruise in a few yrs.. :Pinkbounc
Lynn so glad you finally got your tickets... now we have to really worry about Bobby and Cindy ??Pattiteach they are addicting aren't they??
Darwin I have to take a look at the pic.. I sure its nice,, (as long as its not a pic of someone in a SPEEDO :laughing:

TTFN...Kathy quick I need someone to laugh with,, help..... 2 weeks for us....

:wave2:
Doreen

[nuts4sn00py]

Oh Jason! Thanks so much for the daily countdown. I especially like the dancing bananas...or are they hot dogs? They are just too cute! Doreen: If you want to laugh, all you'll have to do is spend some time with us at the pool, between the Speedo and us drinking we should be in rare form!:rolleyes: Just be forewarned...my crew is not the quietest bunch!:sad2: My neighbors can certainly attest to that! Well, back to work tomorrow, so not sure how often I'll be able to check in, (boy, am I going to have DIS withdrawals or what!) :crazy: Kathy :wave2:

[Samsara]

Originally posted by nuts4sn00py
Oh Jason! Thanks so much for the daily countdown. I especially like the dancing bananas...or are they hot dogs?

Kathy--

I think they're bananas. Although, I'm not quite sure why they're purple bananas?!?!?! :teeth:

[gdulaney]

We went to see Princess Dairies 2 on Saturday. It was really cute!! Hope they are showing it onboard so that everybody can see it!!

Ginny

[O'BWV]

YAY!!!

Received our documents today from All Seas!!!!

Also, by Priority Mail like Lyn


There is a problem with our last name though. Our last name: O'Brien. Last name on docs: Obrien

I call both All Seas & DCL and they said it's okay, DCL's system can't insert characters like an apostrophe. Well okay, that happens to us all the time but I just hope the small "b" will be okay. They both say yes, we'll see. Darn, I hate that apostrophe!

If you see a NJ family distraught & crying in the terminal you'll know it's us :o


-Mary Rose

[Karel]

...still waiting for documents here...

Also the medical curse has hit here - bad backs, sore throats, earaches.

I need a vacation!

[MoranClan]

Ok Now,.,,,

This is getting to Close..

Still no Docs here..

Magnets
More Magnets Added

Moranclan
The Kurtz Family
The Marshall Family
************
The Brown Family
Tina & Bill
Adam & Melanie
The Redles Family
Stan, Darlene, Sandra
MJASP
Doreen, Marty, Daniel
Karen & Jaclyn
"Maryanne" ( Last Name With held For Privacy") Do you want Room Number?
Terry & John
Robby
Craig
The DeLuca's
The Benton's
The Driscoll Family
The O'Briens " 20th anniversary"
The Mc Donalds
The Ward family 2 rooms
The Szabo Family

Please, if you requested magnets..Make sure
your name is on here..All those that sent me room numbers
They are on..if anyone else wants room numbers,
Birthdays..etc..put on there let me know





Any one Else want Magnets?..

Bobby

[sandygirl]

Originally posted by Karel
...still waiting for documents here...

Also the medical curse has hit here - bad backs, sore throats, earaches.

I need a vacation!

We were in the Emergency Room yesterday! DD had an earache. Decided not to wait until she was screaming in the middle of the night. And definately wanted whatever was ailing her cleared up QUICK. Thank goodness she has seen some relief already.

Me...I am doing my back exercises faithfully so hopefully there won't be a problem while we are onboard. Also getting another shot this week.

It sounds like we are all going to really need this vacation by the time we board!
Stay healthy everyone!

[Samsara]

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[Mjasp]

18 days:Pinkbounc

WE are getting CLOSER

Enough with the sicknesses NO MORE

Think happy and healthy thoughts.

[Karel]

They Are Here!!!

Let's Party!!



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

[missinshadow]

We have completely wrong names and addresses on our docs. Dreams Unlimited told us disney has the changes in the computer and just to cross out and make the changes. I hope they're right or there will be 14 from Florida crying at the terminal with you:confused: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[MoranClan]

Im Jumping up and down, spining all around Beause I got the Docs..

Im a freaky streaker like Winnie the Pooh..My Docs and no Shorts Im dancing the BOOGALOO.. :earseek:



:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :earseek:

Finally..Phew..

Lets PARTY

Bobby

[Reenieny18]

Ok, we now put Bobby by with the SPEEDO men,,,,Im a freaky streaker like Winnie the Pooh..My Docs and no Shorts Im dancing the BOOGALOO.. . Phew so glad you got the DOCs.. And now with Karel and missinshadow all with docs, who is left from ourFAMILY?? :jumping1:
we have 14 days,, :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Doreen

[winnyis]

Bobby - I know your excited about the docs arriving.. but isnt doing the boogaloo with no pants on a little over the top -LOL!!!!

Cindy.. you must have your hands full with him...

Ginny

[Samsara]

Wow! Lot's of DOC deliveries all around today!!!

This calls for calling out the whole DOc Dancing Gang...

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[Mjasp]

Originally posted by Samsara
Wow! Lot's of DOC deliveries all around today!!!

This calls for calling out the whole DOc Dancing Gang...

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Gotta Luv this group
Now I think we all have the docs :)

[Karel]

Well, even though the Mailman now thinks I'm totally insane...at least I kept my clothes on...


LOL.

[Reenieny18]

Jason.. love the smiley's... Are there anyone else going on this cruise beside us DISer's??? . The ship may never be the same....

:rockband: :charac2: :thewave:

Doreen

[Samsara]

Doreen--

Not sure but when they see a bunch of crazy people with green leis (courtesy of Joanna) coming they better move out of the way! :teeth:

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by Samsara
Doreen--

Not sure but when they see a bunch of crazy people with green leis (courtesy of Joanna) coming they better move out of the way! :teeth:

When people see us after the DIS meet with our green leis and on the ship wearing them, they are going to think we are a group and we belong together. Oh wait don't we?

[Reenieny18]

But Joanna, They may think of a different place that we belong,,lol

Jason, when they see us coming they may move way OUT of the way...

Doreen

[invaderzim]

::yes:: YEAH -- OUR DOCS ARRIVED THIS MORNING!
:jumping1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :thewave:

Now I can get busy packing! Two weeks from tomorrow we leave for Universal and then the cruise! So much to do and so little brain power.....

[MoranClan]

Does everyone realize that none of the dancing DOc s have pants on!!!!!

Also little Bobby Jr. really was doing the boogaloo today at the Drs office today,,, we made an emergency trip due to an allergy attack. Upside is I now have extra scripts to take on vacation. He's fine by the way!

Ok everyone lets make an attempt to all stay well, or at least get over everything by next week!

Bobby's sister went to the Hosp in labor at 3am, still no baby, waiting for the phone to ring!!!!

Cant wait.....
Cindy::MinnieMo

[nuts4sn00py]

Karel & Sandygirl:Hope everyone is doing better! I'm sorry my little black cloud has found it's way to some other Dis'ers. :( For all those who have received their Docs....Hooray!:jumping2: :jumping2: :cheer2: :cheer2: Cindy & Bobby: Hope she has an easy delivery...is this her first? Congratulations to all of you!:angel: All right people, have a great day & please, please, stay well! Talk to you later! Kathy :wave2:

[SeaSpray]

We're back, AND, our docs arrived yesterday!!! They were here patiently waiting for me to open them. :p

DSs and I left NJ this morning at 5:20am and drove straight through :) We got home at about 9:45am. Not bad! :)

NOW I can finally REALLY concentrate on the cruise. I cannot believe its in 2 weeks and a few days!!! :sunny: :hyper: :sunny:

As everyone else has said, lets all try and keep healthy now!! ::yes::

[admepo]

WOW lots to read since Friday!!!!!!!! Yikes....

First - CONGRATS to all those who recently received docs!!! :thewave:

Cindy...you have your hands full over there with your boogaloo hubby!!! He is too funny! LOL :) Early congrats to Bobby's sister on the baby and the new aunt and uncle too! Hope Bobby, Jr. is feeling better!

ALL DISers..... :sunny: FEEL BETTER!!! PLEASE STAY SAFE AND ACCIDENT FREE - only a little more than two weeks until our cruise and I am so looking forward to meeting all of you!

Reenie...glad to hear your reunion was a success! Start planning the cruise one soon!

We have been busy here trying to begin getting everything ready now that two of my boys have gone back to school! YES - their first day was yesterday!!!! :teeth: So now it is CRUISE packing panic mode for two weeks!!!!!

Hope you all have a great day!!!!! :wave:

Melanie

[sandygirl]

Congratulations to all who received DOCs! No crying, no screaming, or moaning at the port, OK.

I started putting stuff in a suitcase last night. I'll add as I go along. The night before we leave I'll lay it all out on my bed and neatly pack it to make sure I have everything. Wondering how to pack my formal stuff. DH is renting his tux from DCL, so no worry there. My garment bag has a broken handle (boo hoo). If I neatly pack DD's and my dresses in a suitcase maybe I can have them steamed when we get onboard. What do you think?

BTW DD is feeling much better today. Thank goodness!
Darlene

[invaderzim]

Sorry, I haven't read all the postings in this thread -- but has a DisMeet ever been finalized for this cruise? Last time I heard, they were thinking of right after the drill and before the sail away party.

[MoranClan]

Hello Everyone..

Around 10:00am My Sister Had a Baby Boy..

7lbs 10oz 22 Inches Long..

Both are doing Great..Now Im a "REAL" Uncle..

WOO HOO....

If you think the docs made me dance...
http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/dancingpooh_anim.gif

HAVE A GREAT DAY

BOBBY

[winnyis]

Congratulations Uncle Bobby and Aunt Cindy.... and of course Cousins Katie, Jessie and Bobby Jr.





Ginny

[Mjasp]

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!

How is Heather doing?

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by MoranClan
Hello Everyone..

Around 10:00am My Sister Had a Baby Boy..

7lbs 10oz 22 Inches Long..

Both are doing Great..Now Im a "REAL" Uncle..

WOO HOO....

If you think the docs made me dance...
http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/dancingpooh_anim.gif

HAVE A GREAT DAY

BOBBY

congrats!!! :sunny:

[invaderzim]

CONGRATULATIONS!! All the best to the family and many many blessings. :earsboy: :thewave:

[sandygirl]

Happy BIRTHday! Glad to hear all is well. Blessings to the new little one and family. Bobby - it's an important job being an Uncle!

[lynr]

Well it's offical the cruise of the 8/28 cruisers has hit me.

I went to the Dentist this morning to start a root canal and now they've found I have an absess around the root of another tooth.

Hopefully I will be able to get this resolved before the cruise. It is a wisdom tooth so I don't know if I should have it pulled now or wait until we return from the cruise. The surgeon can't see me right away so the first appointment would be only 3 days before the cruise. What should I do?

Lyn

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by lynr
Well it's offical the cruise of the 8/28 cruisers has hit me.

I went to the Dentist this morning to start a root canal and now they've found I have an absess around the root of another tooth.

Hopefully I will be able to get this resolved before the cruise. It is a wisdom tooth so I don't know if I should have it pulled now or wait until we return from the cruise. The surgeon can't see me right away so the first appointment would be only 3 days before the cruise. What should I do?

Lyn

Oh no, Lyn, you poor thing!! Did the dentist give you a prescription for an antibiotic for the abcess? You'll need to get rid of the infection whether you have it pulled or not. If the infection and pain go away after taking the antibiotic, I'd suggest to wait until after the cruise because you said you can't see the oral surgeon until 3 days before the cruise. If you said he could PULL the tooth 3 days before the cruise, then I'd tell you to go for it! I've had wisdom teeth pulled and was fine within a couple of days (but they hadn't been abcessed, so then again...). Tell your dentist that you have a cruise in 2 weeks and see what he suggests!!

I hope it all works out! You definitely don't want to be in pain during the cruise!! *hugs*

[O'BWV]

Bobby - Congratulations to you and your family. There's just nothing like a new baby! Glad to hear to both doing well.

Lyn - I really don't have much advice but I can relate a story about my daughter. My daughter (then 12) needed to have 5 teeth pulled to get her braces. One baby tooth and four second molars. We had an appt. with the Oral Surgeon for a consult three days before he Confirmation/13th Birthday bash. Well at the consult he said he had an opening and that he could pull all the teeth right there and then. I mentioned the impending events and he said she'd be fine in three days. We went ahead and the Dr. was right. She wasn't swollen and she said she was only experiencing some slight discomfort. by the three day mark. Now granted, there wasn't an absess but heck it was 5 teeth. My daughter's a better woman then I! I do hope you feel better soon and good luck!


-Mary Rose

[MoranClan]

Thank you all for the wishes....the baby is gorgeous! I got to see him 1/2 an hour after the birth, Mom and baby had a very easy time and both are doing great!

Lyn, my advice is to pull the teeth!!!!! I can't take "good drugs, ie pain killers, etc."
they make me too sick, so when I've had teeth pulled I've only followed up with tylenol and have been fine within a day or two. Just make sure you have a great oral surgeon, I think that makes all of the difference.

Thanks again everyone,
Cindy


::MinnieMo

[Mjasp]

Oh Gee Lyn, teeth, arghhh

My DD12 had 2 wisdom teeth and 2 upper teeth pulled also for braces, she had it done about 3-4 weeks ago. Maybe because it was her wisdom teeth, but she was swollen from Friday-Tuesday, like golf balls. Then when we got home a bee flew in her mouth and stung her tongue, all of a sudden I see her spitting and I think the blood is getting the best of her and then I see a bee flying out of her mouth, Not funny but it was. Glad she wasn't allergic to bees. Her mouth wasn't even open wide just the front and that is where it stung her the tip of her tongue LOL

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by Mjasp
Oh Gee Lyn, teeth, arghhh

My DD12 had 2 wisdom teeth and 2 upper teeth pulled also for braces, she had it done about 3-4 weeks ago. Maybe because it was her wisdom teeth, but she was swollen from Friday-Tuesday, like golf balls. Then when we got home a bee flew in her mouth and stung her tongue, all of a sudden I see her spitting and I think the blood is getting the best of her and then I see a bee flying out of her mouth, Not funny but it was. Glad she wasn't allergic to bees. Her mouth wasn't even open wide just the front and that is where it stung her the tip of her tongue LOL

First of all, your poor DD, Joanna!!! *OUCH* I can't imagine getting stung on the tongue!! :( :(

Also, I agree with you about wisdom teeth taking MUCH longer to recouperate from. And like you said, you often/usually will get swelling and sometimes need stitches when you have wisdom teeth pulled. My DS13 had 4 teeth pulled last summer for braces, they were NOT wisdom teeth, and he was fine and eating that very afternoon. Not so with wisdom teeth, you just don't know if you'll swell or have a lot of pain afterwards.

[pattiteach]

Hi Guys! Lyn I say Pull the tooth. If you have to have liquids still by the time we sail I say Margarita Diet??? lol! Bobby I am soooooo happy for you! We know who will be the first to buy baby cruise wear onboard! I too recieved my documents on Monday!!!! Whew! I can't wait to see everyone. Lyn I think you might have a few DISers who could help you if you need to drink liquids!!!!!!!!!!!!!:wave2:

[pattiteach]

Does anyone have kids aged 10, 7,(boys) and 4 (girl) crusining? I am really worried that they will not go with the clubs because they are in 3 different groups and they are shy at first. My husband John , really does want to do some things by ourselves, But I am really nervous about them not liking going with the groups. The older one, Eric, might, the other two no, unless they had a friend. I don't know if there is a family in the same boat as mine , and maybe would get together so that they could meet??? Help!!! It is our vacation to right?!!!!!

[winnyis]

Patti.. I have a 6 year old DD who would be in the same kids club group as your son (5-7) and a 4 year old niece.

Are you guys staying at the radisson the night before... if so we can introduce them at the pool.

Lyn.. I would also say go ahead and have the dental work done before the cruise... I had an absess once and it was horrible. I would think within a few days you would be ok.

Ginny

[MoranClan]

Originally posted by sandygirl
Happy BIRTHday! Glad to hear all is well. Blessings to the new little one and family. Bobby - it's an important job being an Uncle!

Dont I know It..

Growing up, My Uncle Taught me how to Hunt, Be a mechanic, Fish..etc etc..

My Dad taught me how to be a man and raise a family, work hard for a living...

I lost my uncle not too long ago, and I hope I can do for my nephew what he did for me...

Bobby

[Mary Anne]

Bobby, that is one lucky baby, born on the best day in the whole year ---- MY BIRTHDAY!

Everyone needs to think healthy thoughts!

7 more work days for me and that that is it! I'm more then ready.

[MoranClan]

Happy Birthday Mary Anne..

:bday: :cake: :drinking1 :drinking1

[winnyis]

Maryanne - I almost as close as you... I have 6 full days and 2 half days left ... I cant wait....

Ginny

[missinshadow]

I have a DS who is 8. His name is John and gets along with everyone of all ages. Let me know if they want to talk on the computer. I will type for him. I am usually on in the evenings. School has already started here so he's not home during the day. Hope they can get together I think that would be great!!!

Carolyn

[Mjasp]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY ANNE:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[missinshadow]

:thewave: 17 DAYS!!!!! :thewave:

[Mjasp]

Carolyn...Where in Florida are you? Are you driving up Friday Night?

Joanna

By the way I have a DD who will be in the 8-9 group

[lynr]

Thanks for all the advice and good wishes.

I think tomorrow I am going to call another surgeon and see if they could fit me in. The dentist said I didn't need antibiotics but I want to see what the surgeon says about that. I have always heard you need the antibiotics before they pull the tooth.

Bobby congratulations on becoming an uncle. My girlfriend was over tonight with my god daughter, babies are so great, enjoy.

Lyn:sunny:

[Samsara]

Originally posted by missinshadow
:thewave: 17 DAYS!!!!! :thewave:

http://jm.g.free.fr/smileys/luxhello.gif Whooo hooooo!!!! Missinshadow is taking over the Disney Magic August 28th Cruise Daily Countdown!!!http://jm.g.free.fr/smileys/luxhello.gif

;)

[nuts4sn00py]

Hi Everyone!:wave2: First....Bobby & Cindy....Congratulations! Glad to hear everyone is doing well. Second...Lyn: I'm sorry that little black cloud has found its way to you! I personally would probably want the tooth pulled before the cruise, because I'd be too afraid it would act up while I was on the Cruise, & a toothache is the one thing that will knock me on my rear!:eek: Third...Pattiteach: My DS & my girlfriends DS are both 9. My son is also shy & I'm worried about him enjoying the club also. DD who is 10 is very outgoing & so I know she will be fine! Fourth...are any of us 1st time Cruisers? I just found out I could get a credit of $50 for being a first time cruiser!:bounce: :bounce: I contacted DU & Tammy got all 3 cabins $50 each...for a total of $150! Woo Hoo! I'm not even going to tell the others about the credit until we are onboard! That way they will have a little surprise!::yes:: :smooth: So if any of you are 1st time cruisers ask your TA about the onboard credit! After all, every little bit helps! Especially if we all have to keep Bobby in drinks!LOL!:drinking1 . Well, I think that's it for now! Have a great night everyone & STAY WELL! Kathy :wave2:

[Reenieny18]

Happy Belated BirthdayMARYANNE. just reading y'day posts this AM. I went to PISCEO Lake for you New Yorkers...It was great. A prelude to the cruise.(hardly).
Bobby and Cindy congrats. I miss having babies around.. And no this cruise is no 2nd honeymoon. Well it will be mine and Martys 2nd Anniversay... no babies ...
Lynn My heart goes out to you. I remember my wisdom teeth pulled. Do what will make you more comfortable for the cruise.Joanna glad your daughter is better as well.
I have not heard from my son at camp yet... I wrote him 1 letter. He probably won't get it till I pick him up.
We have less than 13 days:jumping1: till we leave.
Stay well everyone..
Doreen

[Reenieny18]

I was having a hard time seeing my son and hubbie in a shirt and tie and not a tux. Well doing some research :scratchin .. our local TUX store had a cruise special for 10 days to rent a tux for $79 plus tax.. thats cheaper than for a wedding. Than I looked at the DCL formal rentals. still $$$ :faint: . I did some ebay searches and found a brand new light wool/poly blend for less all that... I can't believe my husband has a brand new TUX.puckerup: I guess we will have to play dress up more often.
My son wanted a white Dinner jacket and he already had the black pants to match... He looks so cute. Now I better hope my gowns fit,,lol

Doreen

[sandygirl]

Originally posted by MoranClan
Dont I know It..

Growing up, My Uncle Taught me how to Hunt, Be a mechanic, Fish..etc etc..

My Dad taught me how to be a man and raise a family, work hard for a living...

I lost my uncle not too long ago, and I hope I can do for my nephew what he did for me...

Bobby

OK, you made me cry.:sad1: :hug:

[sandygirl]

Happy Belated birthday Mary Anne.:bday:

Lynn, get that tooth taken care of. There is nothing like tooth pain to make you miserable. Hope another surgeon can see you sooner and get you painfree.

Kathy...way to go :cheer2: with the onboard credit!

[invaderzim]

FYI -- MENU AND THEME NIGHT CHANGES......

Okay -- I just got off the phone with a DCL rep who was very informative about this subject.

She said yes, the Mexicali.... theme night HAS been replaced by the Pirate theme deck party. This will occur on Cozumel night. The menus for that night will reflect the pirate theme. When I expressed disappointment that they chose that night to change a theme instead of the Around the World or Chef Series nights, which are included on BOTH Eastern and Western, she said that has been the complaint she is hearing. People who have never sailed on the Western cruise won't get to experience the Mexican themed night now and she said some have expressed their dismay. Someone even told her that the pirate theme would be more in line for the Eastern Caribbean rather than Western.

I don't care -- it should be fun to see our servers running around as pirates!

Anyway, she also said all of the rotation menus have been tweaked and slight changes to each one has occurred.

[Samsara]

Originally posted by invaderzim
FYI -- MENU AND THEME NIGHT CHANGES......

Okay -- I just got off the phone with a DCL rep who was very informative about this subject.

I don't care -- it should be fun to see our servers running around as pirates!

Anyway, she also said all of the rotation menus have been tweaked and slight changes to each one has occurred.

Thanks for all of the info Invaderzim!!! Much appreciated! I'm curious though, the reports coming from the Magic this week indicated that they were having the Pirate theme on the Eastern as well.

Originally posted by MBFergie
On Magic Now..Heading to PR tomorrow!

Hey all,

Just a quick note from a cyber store in St. Thomas. The Magic is as awesome as usual!!

Last night we saw the new shoe in Rockin Bar D...it was a music trivia game. Was okay, needed more people in the audience.

Tonight is the new Pirates of the Caribean deck party. Looks like it's gonna be cool...we saw the cruise director practicing early yesterday morning. Sounds like it may be a new menu tonight but not sure yet.

The thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=622715

From this post and your info it seems that the new pirate theme is on both the Eastern and Western.

[admepo]

Hi everyone! :wave2:

CONGRATS Bobby and Cindy on being a new aunt and uncle!!!!

:bday: Maryanne!

Lyn...sorry to hear that the little sickness/accident curse on our group found its way to you. Good luck!

Invaderzim...thanks for the info!

So this will no longer be Tropical night??? Or is my Tropical Disney Dress still fitting attire????? :confused: So is this Pirates of the Carribean night now????

Kathy...question about the $50 credit for 1st time cruisers - we booked thru DCL so I am unsure if it applies to us but it is our first cruise, so is there a booking code or something or do I just call and ask about it??

You guys are all just so full of info!!! THANKS

Melanie

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by admepo

So this will no longer be Tropical night??? Or is my Tropical Disney Dress still fitting attire????? :confused: So is this Pirates of the Carribean night now????



Good question, I'd like to know, too.

[Samsara]

I think the Mexicali/Tropicali attire will still work. This is so new that it's going to take some time before word spreads about the change.

Plus, what the heck do pirates wear anyway??? :confused:

[lynr]

I have another incident of the black cloud to report. Today I went to take out the trash at work and I was bit by two bees on the back of my hand. Needless to say my hand immediately swolled up and I couldn't get my rings off. I finally ran and got kitchen soap and managed to get them off but my hand is killing me. I am allergic so it required a trip to the doctors and a shot.

Oh yeah the new oral surgeon could not see me until after the cruise but prescribed pain killers just in case and antibiotics. He was very nice and sympathetic. He said the antibotics should take care of any chance of pain because it will get rid of the absess, but he didn't want to take any chances so he gave me a prescription for pain meds also.

Hopefully this will be the last problem for everyone before the cruise.

Lyn:sunny:

[pattiteach]

Carolyn and Nuts4snoopy, I would love to introduce our kids. I will not be at the Radission the night before. Maybe, we can all meet on board at some activity and see how they are? I am really getting nervous about the weather.......

[nuts4sn00py]

Hi all! Melanie: I believe the first time cruiser code was CTC . Give DCL a call & if that doesn't work let me know. I believe you can also say someone who previously cruised referred you to DCL. If they need a name I can PM you with a name & date of cruise, but I believe the code I gave you is the code you need. Pattiteach Will you be at the DIS meet after the sailaway party? Or maybe we could meet somewhere before the sailaway party? I will also mention to my kids, my daughter had e-mailed another Dis'ers niece & I'm hoping they will get to meet also. I haven't been letting my DD online while I'm not at home, so I don't know how much they've e-mailed each other.Lynr: You certainly are having a tough week! :eek: I've never been stung by a bee, but I can't even imagine being stung by two, & being allergic also!:eek: Hope you're better now! Talk to you all later! (Typing this from work)! Kathy :wave2: