June 19, 2004, anyone yet???

[Debbie H]

Hi,

We just returned from a back to back and while onboard booked for 6/19/2004. We will collect our thoughts and will write about the back to back cruises.

[dznyacct]

Hi,

I booked our 6/19/04 cruise about 6 months ago. We were lucky enough to get a secret porthole room!! Cruising will be myself, DH and DS who will be 14 at the time of the cruise. We did the 3 day Wonder cruise in December 2001 (our 1st cruise ever) and LOVED it! In fact, before we had ever left the port in Cape Canaveral my DH was asking when we could cruise again! And this coming from the man I have to drag on vacations!! Hope to meet you on the cruise.

[TootyJane]

There is another thread somewhere but search function is down at the moment.

Count us in!! It's me, dh and our 3 boys who will be 16, 13 and 9 at the time of cruising. Also with us will be my brother, his wife and their dd (13) and our Mom.

[Corl4]

Hi Debbie,
Hope you had 2 great cruises! What were the chances that we would be seated together at the Japanese restaurant in Epcot? And that we'll be on the same cruise again next summer? The kids are already looking forward to it...we ran into one of our servers at Epcot while we were there and have already requested him again for next year.
Say hi to the rest of your family...see you in June!

Beth and the rest of the gang!:cool:

[FantasticDisFamily]

Hi Debbie,

We printed out some quotes but haven't booked. Yet...not sure if schedules will permit or not.

Anyway, I have a picture of Wes on stage with the ventriliquist...I suppose I should post it on the board somewhere. ;) If you'd like a copy drop me a PM and I'll put it in the mail!

Deb

[Debbie H]

Beth,

It is funny enough that we were seated together at EPCOT, but the same cruise again??????? That is so neat!

We thoroughly enjoyed the back to back cruises. I'm not sure if I would do it again anytime soon but it was great fun. I wish they would change some of the performers though. I will post more about the back to back when I can. We are back to work today and it has been hectic.

By the way, have you heard Wes on WARM103??????

TTYL

[Debbie H]

Hi Deb,

Sorry we did not connect sooner. Of course you must post the picture!!! That is too funny. The following week he was picked as the guy that was swimming in the pool. Poor Michael was so confused, he kept calling the guy being the dummy, Wes. It was cute.

:p

We went ahead a booked while we were on, that way we have something else to look forward to. We will be in Disney in August, before the kids go back to school. Already looking forward to that!

Let us know when you book!

[4myguys]

That's the week we're planning on going. Should know in a couple of weeks. Would love to join y'all. Will let you know.

[Debbie H]

The more the merrier! We will have 2 of our kids with us, on will be dd 18 and ds 20.

dsnyacct, once you do a 7 day, you will not want to go back!!!!

[Debbie H]

This is Wes, Debbie's better half, would it be so cool to keep this thread alive until the day we cruise? Is it possible? Be neat to find out. Wes

[Corl4]

Hi Debbie,
I don't usually listen to WARM103....is Wes working there? Let me know when he's on and I'll change the station!
When you get a chance, fill us in on any new excursions since last year!

Beth:smooth:

[Debbie H]

Beth,
No, Wes isn't working their but he has a commercial for our vein center on and he talks during it. It is ususally during drive times.

[msdisney53]

Hi Debbie,We haven't actually booked yet( waiting for the 11 month window). so we aren't official yet. Its getting closer! I will post again as soon as we book.:bounce:


Denise

[Debbie H]

Keep us posted Denise..

[WRH3MD]

Just a quick bump...Great news! It's less than a year now!!!!:bounce: Wes

[albeers]

:) My wife and I along with our two sons, 8 & 11yrs at cruise time.

[Debbie H]

Welcome! :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[TootyJane]

Albeers, glad you and your family are joining us!!

[msdisney53]

Hi,Debbie
Called Member services today (the first day we could book) and we are on board for June 19th. It will be DD12, DD13, DH, and myself. Another family we know also booked today,they have DS16,DD14,DD,who will be turning 12 on June19th, and DD 8.
Some other friends should be booking shortly. I will keep you posted as they book.

Denise:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[WRH3MD]

Just a quick bump. Came back from 12 days at OKW. Very lazy. Hope everyone is having a good summer. We should try and get this board going again. Stay in touch. Wes

[msdisney53]

Just got an e-mail from my friend ,she finally booked. That will add 5 to our list. Her 8yoDS,10DD,12DD, DH,and herself. We are still trying to convince two other families to join us!

Debbie and Wes, where is Hanover?

Denise:Pinkbounc

[WRH3MD]

HI Denise. Glad we are up and running again after a bit of a summer hiatus. The more the merrier! Hanover is between York and Gettysburg. Closest large city is Baltimore about an hour away. We live about a mile as the crow flies from the Pa-Md line. If you get a chance, log onto www.local6.com. They show Port Canaveral cam and sometimes you can see the Magic or the Wonder at the terminal. In fact I watched the Wonder cruise down the ship channel thursday afternoon. It was depressing. It was there and I was here:( . Anyway the countdown continues. Stay in touch and get your pals on the board. Wes

[Debbie H]

Wow, only 301 more days!!!! The countdown continues.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :cool:

Hopefully the countdown will keep us all warm over the winter!

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hi Everyone;
Took a break from the boards and just logged in again to see if there are more traveling on June 19th- so happy to see there's more families joining the group; I booked last April.

Traveling Buggies include me, my DH, DD age 13 and DD age 11; the kids are clueless, although my older daughter saw my Passporter for the DCL. I was tempted to change the trip around and switch to a shorter and less expensive WDW vacation, but as soon as I read these boards I was hooked again!

Looking forward to getting through the winter by dreaming about this trip :)
Buggie

[patches-4]

BOY!! OUR GROUP JUST KEEPS GROWING AND GROWING!!! KEEP THEM COMING.

SO FAR THERE IS:
TootyJane: Self, DH, DS16, DS13, DS9, DB, DSIL,B'sDD13 ,DM

Doom Buggiedriver: Self, DH, DD13, DD11

Joannel: Self, DH, DS17, DS15, Sister(not sure of abbrev.),DM

Patches-4: Self, DH, DS18, DD13

Corl4: Self, DH, DD18, DS14

dznyacct: self, DH, DS14

Albeers: self, DW, DS8, DS11

DebbieH:self,DH,DD18, DS20

msdisney53: self, DH DD12, DD13

Gina: self,DH,DS8,DD10, DD12

Joyce:Self, DH, DS16, DD14, DD12, DD8

That makes 53 people so far. Ages at time of sailing, I think.
Boys:
2-8yr, 1-9yr, 1-11yr, 1-13yr, 2-14yr, 1-15yr. 2-16yr, 1-17yr. and 1-18yr. 1-20 yr.

Girls:Girls:
1-8yr.,1-10yr.,1-11yr, 3-12yr, 4-13yr, 1-14yr,and 2-18yr.

I THINK I GOT EVERYBODY.

IF THIS ISN'T RIGHT LET ME KNOW AND I'LL CORRECT IT.

msdisney33 IF YOU CAN GIVE ME NAMES OR INITIALS OF OTHERS I'LL CHANGE IT ON THE LIST.

[msdisney53]

Patches-4

Thanks for that great list! The name for the family with the 8DS is Gina and the other family is Joyce. I don't know if I can get them on the boards,One is computer illiterate and the other can't get near the computer because of the kids. I told my daughter to start a thread on the teen boards so maybe the kids could start talking to each other before we cruise.
:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Denise

[WRH3MD]

Let us know if the teen board gets up and running as dd 18 has made some lasting friendships on it. She gets on the boards alot when there are others her age to chat with. Tootles, Wes

[patches-4]

I THINK I GOT IT CHANGED RIGHT. LET ME KNOW ABOUT THE TEEN THREAD AS I WILL TRY AND GET MY DS18 ON THERE TO TALK TO THE OTHERS. MY DD13 WILL WANT TO GET ON THERE TOO. I'M SURE I'LL NEED HELP GETTING THEM TO THE RIGHT FORUM AS THIS IS THE ONLY ONE THAT I COME TO BUT I'M SURE ONE OF YOU THAT DOES A WHOLE LOT MORE ON THE COMPUTER AND DIRECT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.!!!;)

I'M STILL WORKING ON THE ONE FAMILY I WAS TRYING TO GET TO GO AT THE SAME TIME AND THEY HAVEN'T SAID"NO" YET SO I KEEP TRYING.

[msdisney53]

Thanks for the update patches-4. I will let you know when I get my daughter to do this,next couple of days should do it. By the way,it should be msdisney53,not 33.

Thanks,Denise
:Pinkbounc

[patches-4]

SORRY ABOUT THAT! WE GOT A NEW(BIGGER) MONITOR BUT HAVEN'T GOTTEN IT HOOKED UP YET. JUST CAN'T SEE THE SMALL ONE WITHOUT MY GLASSES, BUT I'M GETTING OLDER ( AS MY HUSBAND KEEPS TELLING ME)!!!

:D :)

[patches-4]

:confused: WHERE DID EVERYBODY GO??? NEED HELP KEEPING THE THREAD GOING UNTIL CRUISE.;)

[Debbie H]

I have a dd that will be 18 at the time of the cruise. I think because of school starting, everyone has been kind of busy. I took our ds back to school on Sunday and out dd goes back on Friday. We do need to keep this alive! Thanks for compiling the list. It is amazing how many people are on it!

[patches-4]

OUR SCHOOLS ARE GOING INTO THEIR 3RD WEEK NOW SO I DIDN'T THINK ABOUT OTHERS HAVING NOT STARTED YET. THEY CHANGED OUR SCHOOL CALENDAR THIS YEAR SO WE GET A FALL BREAK IN MIDDLE OF OCT. WHICH SHOULD BE NICE SINCE WE HAVEN'T HAD TIME THIS SUMMER TO TAKE A FAMILY VACATION YET. IS YOU DD A SENIOR? MY DS IS AND HE CAN HARDLY WAIT TO GRADUATE. THE CRUISE WAS HIS GRADUATION REQUEST 2 WKS AFTER WE GOT BACK FROM OUR 1ST CRUISE. AT LEAST HE GAVE ME TIME TO SAVE UP FOR IT!!:p

[Debbie H]

Patches-4,

Yes, she is a senior. She can't wait to graduate too. She actually starts next Wednesday but she has to go back on Friday because she is an Inbound leader for the new students coming in to get them acclimated to boarding and being away from home.

[patches-4]

WHEN DID YOU GO IN 2001 ON THE EASTERN? WE WENT THEN TOO. WOULDN'T IT BE FUNNY IF WE WERE ON THE SAME CRUISE THEN TOO!!:p

[Debbie H]

Patches-4

I can't remember the exact date but we were on for the 4th of July. That would be funny. We've been on the same cruise a few times with the same people. It really is "A small world after all."

[patches-4]

WE WERE ON THE JUNE 16TH? I THINK. TOO FAR BACK TO REMEMBER THE EXACT DATE BUT I THINK THAT IS RIGHT.

[msdisney53]

Hey Guys! We have been a little busy,have to get as much beach time in as possible before school starts!! LOL I also have to get ready to go back to school.(teacher). But we have been able to get another family to join us. Donna,her DH,DD13,and DD9. They are also interested in buying DVC. Talk to you soon.
:Pinkbounc

[patches-4]

SO FAR THERE IS:
TootyJane: Self, DH, DS16, DS13, DS9, DB, DSIL,B'sDD13 ,DM

Doom Buggiedriver: Self, DH, DD13, DD11

Joannel: Self, DH, DS17, DS15, Sister(not sure of abbrev.),DM

Patches-4: Self, DH, DS18, DD13

Corl4: Self, DH, DD18, DS14

Albeers: self, DW, DS8, DS11

DebbieH:self,DH,DD18, DS20

msdisney53: self, DH DD12, DD13

Gina: self,DH,DS8,DD10, DD12

Joyce:Self, DH, DS16, DD14, DD12, DD8

Donna: Self, DH, DD13, DD9

That makes 56 people so far. Ages at time of sailing, I think.
Boys:
2-8yr, 1-9yr, 1-11yr, 1-13yr, 1-14yr, 1-15yr. 2-16yr, 1-17yr. and 1-18yr. 1-20 yr.

Girls:Girls:
1-8yr., 1-9yr, 1-10yr.,1-11yr, 3-12yr, 5-13yr, 1-14yr, and 2-18yr.

I THINK I GOT EVERYBODY.

BOY I JUST LOVE ADDING MORE TO OUR GROUP!!
:p KEEP THEM COMING!!:bounce:

[WRH3MD]

Hey Patches, we've (you've) got quite a list going. We may take up half the boat when it's all done! I guess we need to make you the official headcounter. As we get closer we should start our own website!!! Keep up the good work. Tootles, Wes:smooth:

[patches-4]

:p THANKS. I CAN KEEP THE LIST GOING BUT IF YOU DO ANYTHING MORE COMPLICATED THAN THAT SOMEONE ELSE WILL HAVE TO TAKE OVER AND DO IT!!! CAN ONLY DO SIMPLE THINGS ON THE COMPUTER. ANYTHING ELSE I HAVE TO GET ONE OF THE KIDS TO DO IT!!

[patches-4]

TRIED TO POST THIS LAST NIGHT BUT FORGOT THE BOARD WAS DOWN. WHAT'S EVERYBODY DOING OVER THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND WITH THE EXTRA DAY? ANYTHING EXCITING?

[patches-4]

;) BUMP;) GUESS EVERYBODY IS STILL GONE.

[TootyJane]

Originally posted by patches-4
TRIED TO POST THIS LAST NIGHT BUT FORGOT THE BOARD WAS DOWN. WHAT'S EVERYBODY DOING OVER THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND WITH THE EXTRA DAY? ANYTHING EXCITING?

Don't you hate it when you can't get your disboard fix?? LOL As far that extra day, we're doing nothing, just getting ready for the kids to start school on Tuesday.

[msdisney53]

We are heading out to the movies as it is raining here. Then we well do our annual Labor day dinner at the Outback and then home to get ready for My first day of school. The kids start on Wednesday. My daughter did start a thread on the Teen board,although she didn't say much(she's 00 volcan 00).
TTFN Denise

[patches-4]

IT'S BEEN RAINING OFF AND ON FOR THE LAST FEW HOURS SO JUST WENT AND LOOKED FOR A NEW COACH AND LOVESEAT!! DD, HER FRIEND AND I WERE GOING TO GO TO THE DRIVE-IN LAST NIGHT BUT IT GOT RAINED OUT SO JUST WENT TO THE THEATER. REAL EXCITING!!!:rolleyes:

[WRH3MD]

Hope everybody had a great Labor Day. We ran around to schools and colleges delivering furniture and other crucial items that somehow got left behind when ds and dd left for school. Rained some. Since I was off call for the three day holiday Debbie and I had a nice relaxing time despite the running around. Now it seems more like the end of summer.:( Keep the thread alive. 291 days! Wes

[patches-4]

WELL, THINGS WERE BACK TO NORMAL TODAY, WELL AS NORMAL AS THEY CAN BE!!! STILL RAINING HERE HAVING FLASH FLOOD WARNING ALL NIGHT. KIDS ARE BACK TO SCHOOL TODAY. I AM READY FOR THE FALL BREAK(OCT10-19) TO GET HERE JUST TO GET AWAY FROM WORK FOR A LITTLE WHILE.

HOW HAVE THE REST OF YOU ALL BEEN?? LET US HEAR FROM YOU. ANY NEW PEOPLE GOING WITH US YET??

KEEP THEM COMING, THE MORE THE BETTER!!:p

[WRH3MD]

We met a nice newlywed couple on this year's cruise who shared a table with us at dinner. They were music teachers in Ohio and were on their honeymoon. After hanging out with us for a week they became so enthralled by the DCL experience that while on board they signed on for the 6-19-04 western just so they could cruise with us again. I'll see if we can recruit them to the disboard. I also have an anesthesiologist friend who we are trying hard to get onto this cruise as well. It may be hard sell. I'll work on his kids...let them convince him;) Wes.

[patches-4]

HAVEN'T BEEN ON HERE FOR A FEW DAYS, SEEMS THERE JUST HASN'T BEEN TIME! I'M STILL WORKING ON OUR FRIENDS AND ONE IS STARTING TO TALK POSITIVE ABOUT THE DATES AS BEING "DOABLE" (spelling?) ANYWAY I'M STILL WORKING ON THEM AND THERE IS ONE MORE FAMILY THAT REALLY LIKE WDW AND KEEP ASKING ABOUT OUR LAST CRUISE SO MAYBE WE CAN TALK THEM INTO IT TOO. JUST KEEP WORKING ON EVERYBODY.;)

[patches-4]

:rolleyes: HELLOOOOO.... IS ANYBODY ELSE OUT THERE?? OR DID THEY CHANGE THE DATE OF THE CRUISE AND EVERYBODY WENT WITHOUT US? JUST KIDDING!!! HAS EVERYONE BEEN BUSY LATELY?:confused:

[Corl4]

Hi everyone!
Now that we're all back at school (DH and I are both teachers) we are really anxious for June19! Not that we don't love the kids we teach, but it's a reality check that summer is really over and we need to look forward to June again!
DH and I did a Carnival cruise out of NYC to Bermuda this summer and had an incredible time. I know there is a lot of Carnival bashing that goes on on other cruise boards but we had nothing but wonderful things to say about Carnival. We couldn't help but compare to Disney and thought Carnival did some things better than DCL...entertainment being one of them. DCL food was a little better but Carnival had a better variety, esp. at lunch. Service and ship were equal and price was better on Carnival. We did a 7day to Bermuda with a balcony for the same amt. as a 4 day DCL with veranda. Plus leaving from NYC was a great selling point. And Bermuda is ever more beautiful than the Caribbean islands!
Wish DCL would leave from NYC!
Have a good week everyone!

Beth:bounce:

[patches-4]

GLAD YOUR BACK!! DH AND I DID A RCCL CRUISE IN JAN FOR ANNIVERSARY AND REALLY ENJOYED IT. DM AND DD DID CARNIVAL 2 YEARS AGO AND COULDN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT IT. JUST ALL DEPENDS ON WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR. IF IT WASN'T FOR OUR DS WANTING TO DO DISNEY FOR GRADUATION WE WOULD PROBABLY DO RCCL AGAIN BUT THERE IS JUST SOMETHING ABOUT DISNEY THAT THE OTHERS JUST DON'T HAVE. MAYBE IT'S THE PIXIE DUST!!

[dznyacct]

I'm sorry, but my DH, DS and I won't be joining all of you on the 6/19/04 cruise. Don't feel sorry for us though. The reason we won't be on the 6/19/04 cruise is because we just found out tonight that my son's best friend (since the age of 4...they're both 14 now) will be able to join us on the 7/17/04 cruise and then spend a week at VWL with us!!!! I am THRILLED that he will be able to join us. He went with us to VB/WDW for 2 weeks this summer and my son had such a great time showing him "our world"! After our first day at Vero I knew that we had to find a way to pay for him to join us next summer. Believe it or not, after I proposed the "all expenses paid" vacation a month ago, his mom and dad had to give it some deep thought. He is a really good baseball player and will miss his last few games of the season. Luckily, his parents let him decide and he picked the trip with us. Oh well, I have to wait an extra month to cruise, but I know my son will have soooo much fun.

[patches-4]

I JUST SAW YOUR OTHER POST. SORRY YOU WON'T BE WITH US BUT I'M SURE YOU WILL HAVE A NICE GROUP ON YOUR LATER CRUISE. NOT AS NICE AS ALL OF US BUT NICE!!! SO GLAD YOUR DS FRIEND CAN COME WITH YOU AND I'M SURE ALL OF US WOULD HAVE DONE THE SAME THING IN YOUR SHOES. HAVE A GREAT TIME ON YOU JULY 17TH CRUISE.:p

[patches-4]

Hi everybody. Have any of you started to think about what excersions you are going to do? If you have why don't you share them as I don't have a clue yet as to what we are going to do. Any great ideals? Just throw our some suggestions as to what you think might be fun to do as a family, or what you think the kids would like.:rolleyes:

[WRH3MD]

OK, here we go: three words--Fury Catamarran Snorkel and beach party in Cozumel. That's actually more than three words. We call it the booze cruise because once you finish the snorkelling they start passing out an endless supply of this delightful mexican beer and marguritas. We had the best time and the crew was terrific. Very entertaining. The little kids had fun too although all mine are older. I'll email you a couple of pictures and you'll see what I mean. Don't miss it if you want to have a good time even if you're not into snorkeling. Wes:smooth:

[patches-4]

HAVE ANY OF YOU DONE THE PARASAILLING? MY DS (WHO IS GRADUATING THIS YEAR) WANTS TO TRY IT. ANY COMMENTS ON THAT? DO YOU THINK HE WOULD LIKE IT? HE'S KIND OF A DARE DEVIL ANYWAY SO I THINK IT WOULD RIGHT DOWN HIS ALLEY!!

[WRH3MD]

Hi again, Patches. Just finished yanking that gall bladder out. My ds and dd, 18 and 16 at the time both parasailed at Castaway Cay and loved it. Advice: have them take a waterproof camera. From that high up they can get a very panoramic picture of the Magic and the island. Both are a bit daredevilish, too and they didn't mind the height. It was a tad pricey, though. The banana boat ride was a hoot. Another excursion we liked was to Rum Point on Grand Cayman. It was a beachy sort of time and we all did waverunners there, smoked cuban cigars and worked on our tabns. The only draw back was the bus and ferry ride over was a bit tedious. The only excursion we've done at Key West was the sunset sail on the Western Union. It was fun. But we subsequently enjoyed the sunset from Mallory Square better. We usually cruise up and down Duval Street at Key West. We take our time, people watch, shop and hit Jimmy Buffet's for lunch and have a few drinks at the various bars. Wes

[patches-4]

WRH3MD, Do I have you on our list if you are cruise with us or have I just overlooked you before> If I did I'm sorry, don't want to leave anyone out of our group!! Is it your DS or DD who will be 18?;)

[Debbie H]

Patches4,

WRH3MD is my dh.

[patches-4]

Debbie H,
thanks, didn't want to leave anybody out.

[WRH3MD]

By June 2004, my dear son (he's actually my favorite child of the three) will be twenty and my darling daughter (she's actually my favorite child of the three) will be 18. My favorite child of the three, my oldest daughter, went with us on the most recent cruise with sil. We had more fun than mere mortals should be allowed to have! and the highlight of the cruise was the Fury cat cruise. I doubt they will be joining us next time but I am already planning a repeat Harden Fun-Family-DCL Western Caribbean- Cruise in 2005. Maybe Debbie H (my favorite wife) and I will be grandparents by then!?:earseek: Wes

[patches-4]

HEY everybody!! What's everyone up to this weekend? They are calling for rain late tomorrow and all day Sun. The sun has shown all week here and of course it has to rain on the weekend!:smooth:

[patches-4]

:smooth: BUMP:smooth: WELL WE LUCKED OUT THIS WEEKEND. THE RAIN MISSED US EXCEPT FOR A FEW DROPS. OTHERWISE IT WAS A VERY NICE WEEKEND. DS SHOWED HIS CAR IS 2 CAR SHOWS HERE AND WON 1ST PLACE.

[WRH3MD]

Congrats on the first place. Things are getting settled in for the hurricane. I suspect it will hit us sometime on Thursday. I feel for those poor people who have all the uncertainty of a caribbean cruise during hurricane season. But being on the Magic is almost fun in itself even if it never left the pier. Well, almost!:p Wes

[patches-4]

Were any of you affected by the hurricane? Hope everybody is O.K. if you were.

[Debbie H]

Hi there,
Yep, we were. We had tropical storm winds, rain, and we lost a lot of limbs and a few trees on our property. Many people lost power but fortunately all we lost was the cable and our trees. In our county, 43,000 are still without power, Lancaster, our neighboring county, still has about 40, 000 without. It was an experience. On the way to the hospital this morning Wes said he saw many downed power lines that were sparking on the pavement. We are still feeling some of the effects with rain and it is now over 24 hours after it hit us. Fortunately, all the schools in this part of Pennsylvania and in Maryland closed down yesterday. Our daughter lives in Maryland and they were without power and the Inner Harbor and historical Fells Point is underwater.

[patches-4]

Sorry I haven't been on to check before now, but out village had a big festival this weekend and the couputer was acting up last night and wouldn't connect and I am just now getting around to checking the post. Glad to hear everything is alright with you all. Hopefully all the power is back on by now and your daughter is alright too. I'm sure glad the hurricane wasn't worse that it was and everybody is O.K.

[patches-4]

Well, I now have 2 teenagers in the house!!!! Somebody HELP:eek: DD just turned 13 yesterday and DS will be 18 in 2 weeks. Don't know if I'll survive!! What has everybody else been doing lately? How is everyone after the storm?

[Mai Ku Tiki]

We are considering June 19 Western: DH, DS (will just be 18) and lil ole' me!;)

But some questions:

Enough to do for DS (since he will be too old for teen club)?

We aren't drinkers...will we be party poopers?????

DS really wants to do ruins in Cozumel....what is that excursion like?

Finally...are we too late for decent cabin? Will be using DVC points/cash combo....(college is LOOMING :eek: :eek: :eek: )

Any info would be great!:)

Mahalo!

[patches-4]

Hope you decide to join us. As to some of the questions maybe I can help. NO you won't be a party pooper as we don't drink either. I think your DS will find plenty to do. Our DS will be 18 also and before we booked we made sure he didn't want to do another cruiseline and he said definatly not, Disney is the best! The last time alot of them didn't stay in the club much anyway they just all ung out together. And someone else posted that if the club isn't full that sometimes they will let the 18 yr olds in too. That's about all I can tell you about, hope that helps some. Be sure and check out the list in this post about the ages of the group, there are quite a few teenages in this group and I'm sure they will have fun.

[TootyJane]

I hope you can join us!!!

I think your DS will find plenty to do. No you won't be party poopers because you don't drink. As for the ruins in Cozumel -- does DS want to do the San Gervasio ruins or do the excursion over to Tulum? If he decides not to do either I can recommend an awesome excursion through an independent company. We did the Jungle Jeep Tour when we were in Cozumel this past August on the Voyager of the Seas. Yes, I was a bit leery because it wasn't an RCI or cruise line excursion but the reviews we read were so good we decided to try it and I am so glad we did!! Here is the link: http://www.cozumel.travelnotes.cc/tours/jeep.html. Our boys (15, 12 and 8) loved this excursion. They all said it's better than Indiana Jones! I don't think you're too late for a decent cabin but you probably should look into it soon. HTH.

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Thanks to Lisa and Patches-4!

We'll check into that jeep tour...looks very cool! Not sure, but I think Tulum was his 1st choice (budding archeologist!)

I'm checking options now...Hope we will be able to join you all..this board seems to be full of a fine bunch of DISer's !:earsgirl: :earsboy:

Hope to see you on board!:wave:

Mahalo!

[TootyJane]

Originally posted by Mai Ku Tiki
....We'll check into that jeep tour...looks very cool! Not sure, but I think Tulum was his 1st choice (budding archeologist!)....

My Mom, SIL and niece did Tulum -- we did the Jungle Jeep Tour. They booked it through RCI and opted not to use an independent company for this excursion. My Mom loves going to ruins and while she liked the Tulum excursion she did say that the Chichen Itza ruins were much better. Other than the fact that it was extremely hot she said the boat ride over wasn't as bad as some of the other posters had said. HTH

Lisa :)

[TootyJane]

Thought I'd bump this up. :grouphug:

[patches-4]

Thanks. We're going to have to do a whole lot better if we are going to keep this going until the cruise. It's getting closer! Now all we have to do is get through WINTER!!!:( :wave2:

[TootyJane]

Have any any of you been to any of the Western Caribbean ports before? We cruised on the Voyager of the Seas this past August and will be repeating Grand Cayman and Cozumel. I'm starting to think about what we'll do in these two ports. We did Stingray City in Grand Cayman (lots of fun) and did an awesome Jungle Jeep Tour in Cozumel (the best excursion ever). Aside from these two excursions anybody have any "must do" excursions or have any suggestions? TIA

[patches-4]

What all do you do on the Jungle Jeep Tour? We were there in Jan. of this year but we didn't do much there just kind of checked out the shops and things. Has anyone gotten rooms for the night before yet? If so where and did you get a good rate.:smooth:

[TootyJane]

Patches, here is the link to the website: http://www.cozumel.travelnotes.cc/tours/jeep.html. Click on the Jungle Jeep Reviews. My brother and I found this site about the same time and even though I was a bit leery of booking an independent company I am so glad we did. We met Richard (the owner) and Susan (our guide) at the No Name Bar. If you are on Disney you meet at the Burger King. We paid and then proceeded to go into town to pick up our lunch and drop Richard off. My brother drove the second jeep for the first 1/2 of our trip. Susan took us out of town to the other side of the island. She was very knowledgable about the island and Mayan culture. You pass the San Gervasio ruins on your way. When you get to the end of the road, you turn onto the bumpiest road you'll ever drive on. We went to two small ruins, passed an Army outpost and then went to a beach to swim, snorkel and have our lunch. My dh drove on the way back and we stopped at the coconut plantation where the caretaker opened up coconuts for us. On our way back to the ship Susan took us through town and pointed out different things and shopping areas. HTH.

[patches-4]

Sorry it has taken longer to get back to the post but have been busy with DS 18th birthday! Didn't get to get on at all yesterday and I can't remember if I did the day before either. I've missed my Dis. fix the last couple of days. Thanks for the link, I'll check it out. Not sure if it would be too rough as DH has parkensons I'm not sure how he would take the ride.

[TootyJane]

It is a very rough ride so maybe not a good choice for you. However, I believe you can arrange for a "tour" of Cozumel through the same company. Maybe this would be the way to go. HTH.

[TootyJane]

bump

[Mai Ku Tiki]

We are joining you!!!! But need help picking a cabin... It's ME, DH, and DS (18 by then). We need a QUIET location (I'll be recovering from another year of teaching high schoolers). Considering Cat 6 for Verandah, but Cat 7 would be OK, too. Seems extra space will be needed???? Ideas???

All suggestions welcome!


MAHALO! :wave:

[TootyJane]

So glad you'll be joining us!!! :Pinkbounc As for picking out a stateroom this is certainly the place to post your question. You may even want to start a new thread asking this question. My brother, his dw and dd had a Cat. 6 on our last Disney cruise. I believe it was 6066 (mid-ship). While it was a lovely stateroom it was a "connecting" stateroom and they heard every word in the room next to them. My Mom also had a "connecting" stateroom and also complained of the noise. My brother he said since this room was mid-ship they experienced a lot of hall noise (1) because it was near the elevators and (2) there is also a pass-through right behind the elevators. HTH

Lisa :boat:

[Mai Ku Tiki]

~Also bumping~ to keep this alive:wave:

Would take anything Cat 5 down as long as QUIET ! I need the rest:crazy:

Any ideas???? Please see post above....


Mahalo!:wave:

[patches-4]

:bounce: Glad you are joining us!!! I just got back today from a week in the Smokey Mts. and had to check the board before I even unpack!! I'll get you added to our list as soon as I can. Can't help with the room location but maybe someone else can.:earsgirl:

[patches-4]

SO FAR THERE IS:
TootyJane: Self, DH, DS16, DS13, DS9, DB, DSIL,B'sDD13 ,DM

Doom Buggiedriver: Self, DH, DD13, DD11

Joannel: Self, DH, DS17, DS15, Sister(not sure of abbrev.),DM

Patches-4: Self, DH, DS18, DD13

Corl4: Self, DH, DD18, DS14

Albeers: self, DW, DS8, DS11

DebbieH:self,DH,DD18, DS20

msdisney53: self, DH DD12, DD13

Gina: self,DH,DS8,DD10, DD12

Joyce:Self, DH, DS16, DD14, DD12, DD8

Donna: Self, DH, DD13, DD9

Mai Ku Tiki: Self,DH, DS18

That makes 59 people so far. Ages at time of sailing, I think.
Boys:
2-8yr, 1-9yr, 1-11yr, 1-13yr, 1-14yr, 1-15yr. 2-16yr, 1-17yr. and 2-18yr. 1-20 yr.

Girls:Girls:
1-8yr., 1-9yr, 1-10yr.,1-11yr, 3-12yr, 5-13yr, 1-14yr, and 2-18yr.

Is that everybody? Let's keep adding on to the list.:wave2:

[patches-4]

:wave2: Hi everyone. Did you all see the post about the 10/11 cruise where they had at least 100 Dis'ers? We're going to have to keep working if we're going to catch up with them, we;ve only got 59 so far.:teeth: Wouldn't that be great if we could have that many or more? Let's keep working on it, we still have a while to go.

[msdisney53]

We booked our airfare last week, the prices were good and before they start going up decided to book. next comes the rental car and the hotel in Cape canaveral and soon the excursions. It's getting closer!!!!Anyone coming in on June18th?


Denise:Pinkbounc

[TootyJane]

Since we're on the West Coast we'll be flying in on the 18th as well. We'll be staying at the Hyatt MCO since our flight probably won't get in until around 6pm (I'm basing that on our last cruise and those flight times). Hopefully we won't experience the delays as we did then. Yes -- it is getting closer and we're starting to think about excursions. Since we did virtually the same route on the Voyager this past summer we're looking for different things to do in Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Also looking forward to going to Key West as we have never been there before.

[patches-4]

:wave2: HI EVERYBODY. WE WENT TO KEY WEST IN JAN. THIS YEAR AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO TAKING THE KIDS THERE THIS TIME. LAST TIME WAS JUST DH AND MYSELF FOR OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT EXCURSIONS ALSO TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO ALSO. WE ARE THINKING OF COMING DAY BEFORE ALSO AND STAYIN AT THE HYATT ALSO. ANYBODY ELSE GOING TO BE THERE ON FRI.? MAYBE WE CAN GET TOGETHER AROUND THE POOL OR SOMETHING AHEAD OF TIME.

[msdisney53]

We will be coming in on Friday. Our flight is scheduled to land around 9:30. I am not sure of where we are staying as of yet. Most likely the radisson at the port, thought we would do a little of Cocoa Beach.The girls always like to check out Ron Jon or the beach. It would be nice to meet up at some point and time.

Denise:Pinkbounc

[patches-4]

WE HAVEN'T GOTTEN OUR FLIGHT YET, KEEP HOPING THE PRICES WILL GO DOWN. HAVEN'T DECIDED ON THE HOTEL YET BUT THE HYATT JUST SOUNDS CONVIENT AS WE WON'T HAVE TO RENT A CAR AND ARE DOING THE TRANSFERS. IF ANYBODY SEES GOOD RATES ON AIRLINES ANYTIME LET ME KNOW.:wave:

[patches-4]

HAS ANYBODY ELSE DECIDED TO JOIN US YET??? WE'VE STILL GOT LOADS OF ROOM ON THE SHIP AND I THINK WE'RE A GOOD BUNCH OF PEOPLE TO GET TO KNOW:wave2:

[Debbie H]

Wes and I just couldn't stand it any longer and we booked a three day cruise on the Wonder on the 13th of November. We were going to Florida for a quick vacation at OKW abd at the last minute, on a whim really, Wes called DCL to see if they had anything for the vacation and they did. Actually quite a large selection. We will be on deck six aft. Has anybody done a three day? If so do you need a jacket for dinner? We'll keep you all advised. :earsboy: :earsgirl:

[patches-4]

:( I WANT TO GO TOO:( HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME.:teeth:

[msdisney53]

We did the four dayand I don't think you "need" a jacket. Have agreat time!

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:wave2:

Well, we've spent past, present AND future points for this one but I'm sure it will be worth it!!!::yes::

Also, we are driving down from NJ so we are flexible with our arrival time....what is EARLIEST we can check in??? Don't want to miss a minute!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[TootyJane]

Mai Ku Tiki, I'm not sure what the earliest time to check in is as we have only done Disney transfers. I'm sure someone else will know. Did you decide on your "quiet" room yet?

[Debbie H]

Originally posted by Mai Ku Tiki
Aloha!:wave2:



Also, we are driving down from NJ so we are flexible with our arrival time....what is EARLIEST we can check in??? Don't want to miss a minute!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

I believe the terminal opens at 10:00 and they usually start letting the line file onto the ship around 12:00.

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha! :wave2:

We'll be there to check-in by 12 !!!!!:Pinkbounc

We decided on Deck 7 Cat 7 (I think) AFT Navigator's Verandah...exact cabin # escapes me ....I should go look for it now, though....it will probably come out in Lottery Pick-4 since I've forgotten it!!! LOL!!

:wave:

[patches-4]

:bounce: Just booked the Hyatt airport for $24.00 tonight(33.95 with taxes). Just thought I'd let you all know. I'm so excited. Now all I have to do is get the airline tickets. Hope I can get a really good deal on them too.:earsgirl:

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha AND YIPPEE patches-4 !! :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc


Another step closer.........:hyper:

Only 219 days!!!


See ya real soon!!!!!!!!

:wave:

[msdisney53]

Mai Ku Tiki,
We too are sailing on points. We also are using this years and next years points. We took advantage of the teacher's discount at the Swan so that we could save our points to cruise.

Denise:Pinkbounc

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha and Guess What ?????


I'm a teacher, also !!!!!


It really IS "A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL" :teacher:




:crazy: Can't wait til June!!!

:wave:

[patches-4]

O.K. what kind of weather is everyone having today? It went from near 70 yesterday to rain/snow mix and 31 today with wind gusts of 15 to 25 and low tonight of 20 and WINTER isn't even here yet. I want my cruise NOW!!! Is everybody else getting in gear for the cruise? Just a little while longer.

[TootyJane]

Well, no snow here in San Diego but the weather has turned so there is a slight chill in the air. Weather dipped to the low 40's which is pretty chilly considering we live about a mile from the ocean.

[Debbie H]

Rainy, rainy, rainy here. We did our quick little 3 day cruise and had a wonderful time. We were pleasantly surprised, Wes wore a sport coat to dinner, and so did about 95% of the gentleman. The woman were also dressed very well. It was nice to get away.

The weather people are talking about possiblity of wet snow tonight! It was 70 something on Saturday!

[patches-4]

Glad you had a nice time on your cruise. Wish we had somewhere to go before cruise that was warm but guess I'll just stay here and dream of white sandy beaches and warm breezes!:wave:

[msdisney53]

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Holiday before it gets totally crazy around here. Since we will be arriving in Orlando on 6/18/04 at 9:30 A.M. we decided to stay in Cocoa Beach. Just booked the Doubletree Cocoa Beach Oceanfront. It was recommmended on Dave's site so I thought we would give it a try!

Our Christmas break begins on December 20th and we will be driving down to Disney that night. We have 16 days off from school this year so I couldn't pass this up. Happy Holidays to all!

Denise:Pinkbounc

[Debbie H]

Have a very merry Christmas down there, we will all be thinking of you....wave to us during the parade!

[patches-4]

:rolleyes: Boy your lucky to get to go to Florida in Dec!! I would love to go somewhere warm right now. It's 27 and rainy(snow) right now and going to get more over the weekend. Our school district cancelled school for tomorrow because of the flu. Hope everybody else is staying healthy. Have a great Christmas in Disney World and tell us all about it when you get back.:earsgirl:

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS to ALL June 19 Westerners!:boat:

Hang in there!::yes::

Won't be long now!!!:sunny:

PIXIEDUST to ALL!!!:wizard:

:wave:

[Majestic]

Thought you guys may be interested in the following thread.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=482773

I created a database for you to see who's going when you are. :hyper:

And now, back to your regularly scheduled programming. :teeth:

Enjoy.

[patches-4]

Hi everybody. What is everyone going to do for New Years, any big plans or just a quiet night at home?:wave2:

[patches-4]

:wave2: Hi everyone!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! What did you all do exciting last night? Has everyone gotten their Christmas stuff down and put up yet!! It won't be long now and I can tell you I am ready for some warm weather, warm sand under my feet and a BIG cruise ship. Wish we were going tomorrow. Oh, well.

[randytenn]

Hello fellow Dis'ers. My DW and I will be joining you all on the 6/19/04 cruise. Can't wait. It's our third Disney cruise.

This is our last "hurrah", as we are adopting a child from Russia some time this year (don't know when yet, just working on all the paperwork). So, we figured we had better get our last cruise in without kids, so we can start planning our cruise with our kid!

See ya onboard!

[Debbie H]

Randy,

Welcome! Glad you are able to join us. Just think of all those Disney memories you will be making with a child!

Won't be long now.

[TootyJane]

Randy, glad you and your DW will be joining us. This, too, will be our third Disney cruise. It won't be long now!!!

[patches-4]

We're up to 61 now!!!!


SO FAR THERE IS:
TootyJane: Self, DH, DS16, DS13, DS9, DB, DSIL,B'sDD13 ,DM

Doom Buggiedriver: Self, DH, DD13, DD11

Joannel: Self, DH, DS17, DS15, Sister(not sure of abbrev.),DM

Patches-4: Self, DH, DS18, DD13

Corl4: Self, DH, DD18, DS14

Albeers: self, DW, DS8, DS11

DebbieH:self,DH,DD18, DS20

msdisney53: self, DH DD12, DD13

Gina: self,DH,DS8,DD10, DD12

Joyce:Self, DH, DS16, DD14, DD12, DD8

Donna: Self, DH, DD13, DD9

Mai Ku Tiki: Self,DH, DS18

randytenn: self, DW

That makes 61 people so far. Ages at time of sailing, I think.
Boys:
2-8yr, 1-9yr, 1-11yr, 1-13yr, 1-14yr, 1-15yr. 2-16yr, 1-17yr. and 2-18yr. 1-20 yr.

Girls:Girls:
1-8yr., 1-9yr, 1-10yr.,1-11yr, 3-12yr, 5-13yr, 1-14yr, and 2-18yr.

Is that everybody? Let's keep adding on to the list

[msdisney53]

Hope everyone had a safe and happy New Year. Disney was wonderful. Weather started out in the low 70's and climbed a little bit every day,it was just about 80 when we left on 1/2. Traffic was awful driving home though. Just about stop and go all the way to Virginia.Glad we are flying in June! Parks were super crowded of course, but we did get to do Mickey's Philarmagic,which was great. Mission Space was kind of disappointing,too much hype. We spent New Year's Eve in Epcot with dinner at Teppanaki. At 6:00 none of the parks were closed,surprising. Illuminations was awesome. Now back to reality, New Jersey,work and COLD!! 20 degrees this morning and its suppose to get colder every day. Wonderful!

Denise:wave2:

[TootyJane]

Well, we're down to 151 days. Anyone else joining us? I'm sure those of you living where it's cold wish we were leaving tomorrow!!

[patches-4]

Glad to hear from someone else. Not to bad here just 23 right now with windchill of 18. No snow for awhile but we did have some ice over the weekend. Sure wish it would hurry up and get here.:bounce:

[Mai Ku Tiki]

:Pinkbounc WOW! 151 days makes me feel like there is light at the end of this cold, dark tunnel!!!:(

Now, anyone have any tips or tricks to make 7 days on the Cruise FEEEEL like 151 days????? ::yes::


THINK WWWAAARRRMMMMMMMM and HAPPY THOUGHTS!!!!:sunny:


:wave2:

[Debbie H]

Just wanted to bump us up on a cold, snowy, icy night in the northeast!

[WRH3MD]

Hi everyone! a quick bump. It won't be too long yet, although it may seem like it. In a little over two months you'll get your excursion request and you can really start to think cruise then! Groundhog saw his shadow so 6 more weeks of this stuff. Hope everyone is surviving the cold and snow. Time to start getting the board going strong again. Cheers, Wes (Better half of DebbieDVC)

[Debbie H]

Ah, yes, as I sit here and look out at freezing rain, I can see us all on top waving to the people on the beach leaving the Cape........., well, it worked for a little while!

Who's the better half????:earsgirl:

[Corl4]

Hi everyone! Haven't posted in a while since I thought we might have to change our cruise to a different week but we're sticking with 6/19! DD is not sure she is going to join us though...after senior week at the shore and 2 weeks in Italy and Germany, she's thinking about staying home to work (gotta save that college money)! We'd love her to join us but if she decides to stay home that's just more room in the cabin for the rest of us!

Ready for that nice warm Caribbean sun...I've had enough of this snow and ice!

Beth

[randytenn]

It's snowing here today, and I'm dreaming of snoozing by the adult pool.

Can't wait!

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hi Everyone!
Thought I'd check in with the group as it's getting close enough that this is believable!:yo-yo:

I booked only one excursion so far directly with the company-the dolphin swim on Cozumel, as my DDs are set on it. Everything else is a bit up in the air, as every time I ask about excursions my DH rolls his eyes and says sarcastically "is this going to be as relaxing as our trips to WDW?":rolleyes: So I guess I'll just hold off for now.

Does anyone know how fast the DCL excursions book up? I would imagine it depends on the trip, but I was thinking if we just booked the must-dos and then had plans A, B. or C like I do for days in WDW, we could take a wait and see approach. As always, the planning is almost as much fun as the trip. It's getting me through this long, very cold New England winter.

I'll enjoy keeping up with this thread now that we are down to months instead of years.......:teeth:

[msdisney53]

Sitting in my classroom during standarized testing,looking out at another cold and dank day and dreaming of snoozing in the hammock on Castaway cay after too many Conch Coolers. Sound good?? At least its raining here and not snowing,We have 2 snow days to make up in June now. for which I will be taking my personal days because I will be on the Magic.:Pinkbounc

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha Everyone :wave:

We're having a heat wave...It hit 40 this weekend;)


Looking forward to choosing those excursions:Pinkbounc

Beth....sorry to hear that your DD may not cruise....my DS is also a graduating senior and REALLY hopes there are enough people his age onboard! But I REALLY hear you about the college $$$:rolleyes: and having more room in the cabin;)


msdisney53....I am considering doing my bulletin board up in DCL/Castaway pix!!!:crazy: Somehow, I don't think my History Dept. Chair will see the humor in it:teeth:

Stay warm everyone!:wave2:

[WRH3MD]

Hi all, for any of you that are interested, you can see the Wonder on Thursdays and Sundays and the Magic on Saturdays by going to the webcam at Port Canaveral website under multimedia. Debbie thinks it is cruel to watch the ships in port but I try to imagine all those excited people in the terminal and wish I was one of them. Sometimes the guy running the webcam (I figured out it sits on top of the Rinker silo) will follow the ships down the channel as they depart. That really puts off my wife. "Hey Debbie, come look at this" and its a webcam pic of the ship cruising out to sea. Boy does she say bad words! She won't even come to my computer when I call her now.:teeth: Soon, folks, soon. A little over four months. Almost time to buy sunscreen. Cheers, Wes.:earsboy:

[WRH3MD]

Gee, what a difference a day makes. I thought Disney was getting over its post 9/11 doldrums only to find out that Eisner is in trouble and a hostile bid has been offered from Comcast---a cable company!!!. What's wrong with this picture? Who knows, we may be sailing on the Comcast Cruise Line on a ship renamed M.S. Monopoly (as in cable monopoly). Anybody ever see their cable TV rates go DOWN??:earseek: Wes (I'm not so cheerful today. Sorry)

[Debbie H]

Poor Wes, he is having nightmares of Comcast World!

Beth and Mai Ku Tiki we have a graduating senior too! We should throw them a party!

:earseek:

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!

Great idea, Debbie....would LOVE to throw a party for our gang of grads...was trying to figure out what XTRA-SPECIAL something we could do for DS (like a DISney cruise the SAME YEAR we start paying college tuition isn't enough!!!) :crazy:

Anyway, we WILL NOT sail on the ms comcast ANYTHING! Someone on TV last nite said they are the LARGEST purveyor of ADULT programming in the country!!!:earseek:

We in NJ already know about their HORRIFIC customer service ( it is legendary here)...oh, and their great history as a terrific stock...they make their tremendous profits by ripping-off their customers AND probably the employees as well!

This is NOT the direction DISNEY should go in!:eek:

Just my 2 cents!:wave2:

[Debbie H]

After your favorable response for the grad party, I think we should do it! Perhaps we can enlist the CM's on the ship. We will have to put out a call for all parents on this cruise with graduating seniors! They would love it, especially if it was a total suprise! We can try to plan it for a day at sea. Any thoughts???

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:wave:

Let's do it!!! I think the earlier in the week the better as this could also serve as an ice-breaker for these outcasts from the 'teen' activities!!!;)

Not a clue where to begin? Call DCL to request a 'special event'? or just arrange a secret meeting place somewhere? First time DCL cruisers here.....Last cruise DS was 4 and we were on THE BIG RED BOAT!:earseek:

Happy to help anyway I can.....:wave2:

~Rose~

[Corl4]

::yes:: !! Well, DD has decided to go with us after all! I think the grad party sounds like a great idea! The kids will be very surprised if we can pull it off! I'm in!!

Beth

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha & Yippee, Beth!!!:Pinkbounc

The more the merrier!:hyper:

How do we spread the word, arrange everything AND keep it a secret???:hyper:


Just tell me what to do & I'll help out! :earsgirl:

~Rose~:wave2:

[Debbie H]

I'll have my husband call DCL and talk to them and see what we can come up with. I'm sure they are not the only 3 graduating, perhaps DCL might know.
I'll keep in touch with you and let you know what I find out. If not we can plan something on our own for the 3 of them.

[aliwas]

Yea!! Being new to this board, I just found this listing. Am very excited to add my name, DM and DS to the group. Dm is 64 and DS is 8. This will be out first Disney Cruise and we can't wait!! I keep finding so much useful info on all the discussion forums. We were very lucky, sounds like, to get a secret porthole room since we didn't know anything about them at the time. I believe we are in 5520, is this a good one to be in?

[Debbie H]

Welcome aboard!

All the merrier!

[Corl4]

Welcome aliwas!

My family and I will be in cabin 5020, right across the elevator lobby from you! You will love the secret porthole...of course, nothing is better than a veranda but for the money the secret porthole is a great bargain! I love being close to the elevators (even though I don't use them)...gotta use the stairs to help burn off all the calories I eat and drink! The kids clubs are also right down the corridor from your room!

Keep reading these boards... you will find lots a great information and great people here!


Beth
:teacher:

[drclaws]

Add two more first time cruisers....myself and DW

[Debbie H]

Welcome aboard!

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hi everyone,
We are about to break 100 and get into double digits! Has anyone decided on excursions? Palo? Spa? Brunch? That graduation party sounds great- my DDs are a few years away from that, but what a great memory for your kids.::yes::

Is anyone flying in early? We decide to leave Thursday and are booked at the RonJon Resort. I hope it's as nice as it sounds.
That will give us the option of staying by the pool all day, or going to the Kennedy Space Center (we've never been.)

Hope everyone has a great day!:sunny:
Kathy

[TootyJane]

You know Kathy I was just thinking we're about to hit double digits!! As far as what we're doing -- definitely Palo for dinner and brunch. Don't know if I'll do anything in the spa. Still trying to decide what to do in Grand Cayman. We did Stingray City last August and want to do something else. In Cozumel, we've booked Eagle Ray Divers and we're still open for Key West. I think we'll probably do the Trolley since it allows you to get on and off. Aside from all that we're just looking forward to cruising on the Magic again!

[msdisney53]

We will be flying in to Orlando early on Friday and staying in Cocoa Beach. I can't believe we are almost in double digits. I'm not sure about the excursions yet but Palo's and the spa is a definite. It's getting closer!!:Pinkbounc

[randytenn]

We've booked Southwest to fly down the day of the cruise. Day before was much more expensive, plus the cost of the hotel and transportation.

We're going to use transfers again, but at least this time, we know our bags won't be picked up at the cruise terminal, so there are no surprizes or disappointments.

100 days, baby!

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Wow Tooty-
It was over a year ago when I first found these boards and decided to take the leap and book. I can't believe we are really going. So far we've only booked a Royal Swim with the Dolphins in Cozumel for my DH and DDs (he said he's do it with them as I would like to watch but not interested in getting in!) That happens in the afternoon at 3:30pm, which wrecks the opportunity for the Jeep Tour or Dune Buggie Tour, which is what I wanted to do. Oh well, that's an excuse for going again someday!

I haven't planned anything for the other ports because I don't know if we'll want to just enjoy the local beaches, if we'll snorkel, or if we'll stay on board and enjoy the ship. (We aren't big shoppers) No one wants to do the stingrays in the Caymans, but the reef/shipwreck snorkeling sounds fun. In Key West we are going to play it by ear, and CC will be so relaxing! My older DD may want to do some of the teen outings, but I am not pushing and will wait until the first day on board to see if she makes some friends or will hang out with us.

Looking forward to meeting everyone on board this June!
:hyper:
Kathy


...who is not really doomy and gloomy like her nickname suggests....

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Oh, and RandyTenn-
I was scrolling through all the posts I missed (when I just had to stop checking the boards because I was just too obsessive) and was so happy to hear about you possibly adopting a child from Russia. Is that still in the plans? My SIL has two children, a girl and a boy, that she adopted from St. Petersburg at different times in the past couple years. They are doing great, and the children are a wonderful addition to our extended family. It was pretty cool to get late night calls from Moscow telling us of their progress! Best wishes..
Kathy

[TootyJane]

Yeah!! We've hit double digits!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[magicalfam5]

Hi! We've been reading these boards for quite a while (they're addicting!). Just want to let you know that we will be joining you on June 19th for our first cruise! We're really excited!!!:bounce: There will be myself, dh, ds14, dd13, and ds11.

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hi MagicalFam,
I just responded to your post about the teen area on the other part of the board, then found you here! As I said, my older daughter is 13, and younger daughter is 11, so they line up pretty well with your children. Maybe they would like to get in touch so they'll know each other before we all cruise. I have never let them correspond with new people on the internet, so if you don't mind I'd rather they use my e-mail address, at least at the beginning. Let me know what you think. :wave:

Kathy

[Corl4]

Welcome Magicalfam5!

We also have a DS who is 14. This will be our 4th Disney cruise and DS is one of the cruise's biggest fans. Your kids will have a great time. DS joined us for dinners and excursions but that's about it. He has made great friends and is still in contact with many of them.
I am definately ready for a cruise. Last Tuesday on my way to school a guy in a pickup hit me and my car is totaled! Luckily I wasn't hurt. The ironic thing is that I had just gotten it back from the body shop on Friday. It was there since the beginning of Feb. when my daughter (who was driving the car that day) was rear-ended by a friend of hers!! I guess we just weren't meant to have that car. So I have 1 week to find a new one.....Disney...take me away!!!

Beth:teacher:

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hey Beth,
So sorry to hear about your car. Don't you hate when that happens.... I am glad to hear both you and your DD are unhurt.

The only good thing is now you can get rid of the jinxed one and start fresh! I love researching cars and trying to decide which model I'd drive if I had unlimited resources and didn't have to be practical.
Kathy

[magicalfam5]

Kathy,

I talked to my dd13 and she said that she would like to talk to your dd and get to know her before the cruise. I agree that our e-mail is the best way to go. Would you like me to pm you our e-mail address? (We only have one address which is in my dh's name)

Judy

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hi Judy,
I talked with my daughter and she would like to exchange e-mail too! I will PM you with our e-mail, and they can get started. Also my DD 11 says she would be interested in e-mailing your son, if he's interested. She likes video games, soccer, reading, & dogs (not a girly-girl-most of her friends are boys)

Look forward to corresponding!
Kathy

[msdisney53]

Beth,Judy and Kathy,
I also have a 11DD (who will be 12 at sailing) and a 13DD. My girls are interested in surfing,skate boarding etc. My 13DD will also have a friend sailing with us and may check out the teen activities but I'm concerned about the 11DD since she a tween. (too old for the lab and not old enough for the teen club) E-mail me and maybe we can hook them all up.



Denise:jumping1: Doing the Double Digit Dance

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hi Denise,
I will PM you with my e-mail. My girls would love to correspond with others who will be sailing with us. They are starting to get excited about the cruise. Now the only one who is still stoic is my DH. Maybe I should get him an e-mail buddy too:rolleyes:

Kathy

[WRH3MD]

Hi all! Family and I just got back from a grueling week at Old Key West. Spring break. Since I was tasked with arranging or at least researching the idea of getting the grads together, here is the result of the investigation: DCL will not allow a private gathering in a lounge that is not open to all passengers. Second, we could arrange for a private conference room to host a private party. I have no idea how much that might cost. Nothing on a cruise other than the food, is without cost. So we have a few options, and I want to go on record as being in favor of getting the grads together, one would be to just all plan on meeting Monday (first day at sea) at a pre arranged location and time. and do things on the fly or arrange somehting more formal. I would like to get a concensus and will proceed accordingly. Personally, I would like to arrange a meeting, probably in the late afternoon before everybody has to get ready for formal night, and have a little congratulatory gathering with soft drinks and cheese and nachos, etc and not-so-soft drinks for adults by one of the pools. We can task each other to get a banner and a cake and cards and maybe a bottle of sparkling cider to pop for the kids. It might be a blast. More spontaneous the better. Let me know, dw and I are game for most anything... Wes (Debbie H's better half.):wave2:

[magicalfam5]

Hi Denise,

I sent you a PM with our e-mail address if your dd's would like to get to know my dd before the cruise. We received our DCL video in the mail today and we've already watched it a couple times.

Judy

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hey folks,
In another month we'll be able to book those DCL excursions. Anyone decided what they are going to do yet? I booked the Dolphin Swim a couple months ago on my own for my DH and DDs, but everything else is open. Interested to hear what other people are thinking about. This is our first cruise ever, so I don't want to over schedule-would like to also be able to relax and enjoy some of the other activities on board.
Kathy:teeth:

[magicalfam5]

Hello!:wave2:

I booked Captain Marvins snorkle and stingray excursion in Grand Caymen. At the other ports I think we'll just do our own thing and relax. I'll probably book parasailing and the banana boat ride on CC. I tried about a month ago for the dolphin swim, but they were completely booked up for the whole day. I am sooo excited about this cruise. I dream about it almost every night!

Judy

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hi Judy,
The snorkeling on Grand Cayman is supposed to be great. I am thinking about booking us on the reef snorkeling excursion because everyone is freaked out by the stingrays for some reason. :D
Kathy
PS the girls are enjoying exchanging e-mail with your DD and DS

[randytenn]

DoombuggieDriver,

Sorry, I hadn't been on the cruise boards in a while. Yes, we are still adopting from Russia. We just finished our home study, and got it from the Social Worker yesterday, so our next step is to apply to the INS for permission to bring the child into the US.

We don't know anything about timeframe or location, or sex, or age. Basically, we know we will get a child someday. :)

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the cruise. Our last childless "Hurrah" (although the thoughts of taking a little one to WDW is awfully exciting . . .seeing the parks through little eyes!)

[DoomBuggieDriver]

That sounds like great news Randytenn- it is wonderful to see Disney through a child's eyes- everything is different with kids. I am so happy for you. Enjoy your last hurrah, then start planning how you'll do things with a little one in tow.
Kathy

[patches-4]

:( Hi everybody. Well, I've put it off as long as I can,but we won't be sailing with you on the 19th. DH work is sending him to continuing ed classes for work to Philidelphia the week before we leave and he won't get back until Sat. night( the day we would sail away). So we are having to change our sail date after all. We kept hoping the school would pick a different time or that he would be sent a different time of year but no such luck:eek: I sure hope you all have a great cruise and look forward to hearing all about it when you get back.

[TootyJane]

Awwww. I'm so sorry you're not able to go with us. :( Hopefully you can change your date soon. Let us know when you're going.

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Patches,
So sorry to hear you have to change your date with just a couple months left to go. You've been waiting so long. I hope all works out and you can book something fairly soon. Let us know how it goes-we'll miss you!
Kathy

[msdisney53]

Patches,
so sorry to hear you won't be sailing with us.Hope you have a wonderful time whenever you go:wave2:

Denise

[WRH3MD]

Sorry Patches, hopefully you can book another one soon!

Wes & Debbie

[Corl4]

:wave2: Hi everyone!

Thought I'd hop on and say hi! We just booked the REAS package so no scramble for Palo or massage ressies! Don't forget that Tuesday is 60 days out and we can book our excursions! We are planning to do the jeep tour in Cozumel and everything else will be on our own!
Last time in Key West we did the trolley tour, which was great, but now we want to explore on our own!

My DS, who is 14, is interested in emailing or IMing any kids around his age who will be on board. Last cruise he met some great friends on this board and still keeps in contact with them. As a matter of fact, we met a great family on the cruise and spent Easter weekend with them in Syracuse! If your DD or DS are interested, let me know!

Hope everyone has a great weekend...looks like a beautiful one here in central PA!

Beth
:teacher:

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:wave:

Just read that we can book excursions TUESDAY???!!!??:earseek:

We haven't rec'd ANY INFO from DCL.....:confused:

Should we wait til we do or call them????:eek:

HHHEEELPPPPPPPPPPP !!!!!!:earseek:

MAHALO!:wave2:

[Corl4]

Go to www.disneycruise.com and click on "Onshore Fun." All the excursions, prices and times are listed there. Booking information is there also! You are allowed to book 60 days prior to the cruise and I'm pretty sure that is Tuesday!

Beth

[Mai Ku Tiki]

MAHALO, BETH!!!!::yes::

We ARE THERE~~~:Pinkbounc :bounce:

[randytenn]

Woohoo! 60 days out. :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Can't wait! We need need a vacation badly!

[magicalfam5]

Hi everyone,:wave:
I just booked our excursions this morning. DH and DS are doing the 10:30 parasailing and we're all doing the banana boat at 2:30 on CC. We also booked the Atlantis submarine at 12:35 in Cozumel. I was on hold for 20 minutes, but at least we got the excursions that we wanted!!!

Judy

[WRH3MD]

Here we are, the 60 day window just opened up and I booked our excursions between cases. We booked the Run point Beach Adventure in Cayman and the Fury Catamarran sail snorkel and beach party at Cozumel. The Fury is an unbelievable hoot. :bounce: :bounce::crazy: :crazy: And we booked parasailing at 1130 and bananaboats at 300 on CC. :hyper: Si we are set to cruise. Only things left on my to do list will be the surial,:earseek: and Palo's::yes:: and the Bon Voyage champagne orders. :tongue: (As you can see, I'm excited.) Tootles and good luck to everyone getting their excursion ressies . Wes :earsboy: :earsgirl: :earsboy: :earsgirl: (Debbie and Buddy and Lindsey, too.)

[randytenn]

We're doing the walking tour in Key West:cool2:, Stingray City Snorkle Tour :happy1: and Snorkling at Chankanaab!:cool1: CC will be all about chillin at Serenity Bay!:goodvibes

[Corl4]

:sunny: 60 days and counting.....

Well, we booked the jeep tour in Cozumel and are doing everything else on our own! ALso booked the REAS, so Palo ressies are set, as well as our massages! I think the cost was definately worth not having to scramble when we board....

Now we just have to get through the next 59 days!!!

Beth
:teacher:

[TootyJane]

We'll be leaving before we know it :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

As for the ports: In Key West we'll do the Trolley tour. I'll be booking it online since it's less than going through Disney. http://shophta.com/acb/stores/15/product1.asp?SID=15&Product_ID=13&kc=y It's nice because you have the "on and off" options. We've got this same trolley here in San Diego and it's great.

We're doing Eagle Ray Divers in Cozumel http://www.eagleraydivers.com/Diving.htm

Haven't decided what to do in Grand Cayman. We were leaning toward Rum Point Adventure but I think you spend more time traveling to and from the beach than spending actual time on the beach so I think we'll either catch a cab to Seven Mile Beach or Cemetary Beach.

As for Castaway Cay we're just going to relax.

I just made our Palo brunch and dinner reservations (we've got a Cat. 2) so we don't have to scramble after boarding.

Just wondering -- is there going to be a DIS meet on board?

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hi Everyone,
Have been a bit distracted lately so I actually missed the 60 day mark! Unbelievable when you consider I've been watching the counter since February of 2003.

I booked the Dolphin Swim at 3:30pm on Cozumel a couple months ago, and that's it so far. Actually Cozumel was the one port there are a lot of things I'd rather do, but the girls really are set on the dolphins.

I am afraid of oversheduling, but at the same time I am getting antsy to book something again..... I'll have to talk with the DH this evening, although he's always left most of this up to me.

I can't believe it's really this close!
Kathy:wave2:

[WRH3MD]

It IS hard to believe how quickly time has flown. I agree, Kathy, there is always the problem of trying to do too much. We've booked excursions we've done before and look forward to doing again. This may mean we relinquish a chance to swim with the stingrays or climb the ruins but heck, we enjoy the past excursions so much and since it's been a year since we last did it we can't wait to do it again. We would like to get plans going for an onboard meeting. In past cruises we have all met on deck ten after shoving off. But not everyone can make that so we've all agreed to meet in the Promenade Lounge at Ten on the first night Saturday. Lastly, we need to plan a meeting for the grads as we had talked about some months back. We hope we can get together. Wes

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:wave2:

Would love to get together for 'GRADS' planning meeting, Wes, so please count us in! DS is one of 'em!

Now DH & I just have to start figuring out how to stay up past 9pm so that we are ready for some fun!?!:hyper:

Counting down the days.......:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

~Rose~

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hi Everyone! :wave:
The get-together at 10 on Saturday night sounds like fun. And although we don't have any grads, let me know if I can help in any way. What a great way to mark graduation! My daughters (13 & 11) are all excited about meeting everyone, and they'll be headed to clubs at least for the first night. After that, who knows....

I am getting so psyched for this trip-our last family vacation was 5 days in New Hampshire in January 2003, which was nice but you have to deduct the first and last day for travel so it was three days there, and that was spent with extended family which was fun but not too relaxing! It was also bone chilling. The last time we actually flew out of Boston was Feb. of 2000 when we went to WDW (and that was messed up because of of storm of course, we were supposed to leave on Friday and couldn't get going until the following Tuesday). So this is long overdue.

Since I last posted we booked a banana boat ride on Castaway Cay. I had to laugh when they picked it-we live right near a lake and the get towed around every summer. But this will be fun I'm sure.

Does anyone ever do excursions without their family? I would like to go snorkeling on Cozumel, but they don't want to commit. Well, we'll see....
Have fun planning!
Kathy

[WRH3MD]

Kathy, We have cruised both eastern and western several times each and DW and I have gone off on our own usually to shop or sight see around cayman or Key west while the kids did an excursion but my kids are old enough to do this. That makes a big difference. My recommendation at Cozumel is the Fury sail, snorkel and beach party. Its a big catamarran and we find it to be a real hoot. Especially if ypu like margaritas. The meeting at ten on Saturday at the Promenade lounge sounds like a plan. Hard to believe it is only seven weeks away. Is this your first cruise? I predict you will have so much fun with your family that tears will well in your eyes as you disembark::yes:: . TTYL, Wes

[magicalfam5]

:thewave:


I was just wondering, is the meeting on Saturday for the whole family or just the adults? I was assuming it was for everyone but I just want to be sure.
Kathy, what time are you doing the banana boat? My kids are enjoying the e-mails. They're excited about meeting them.
I'm going to the bookstore tomorrow to pick up the new passporter. I'm so excited!! I've already started setting some things aside to pack. (mostly tioletries--travel size shampoo, toothpaste, etc.)

Judy

[WRH3MD]

The Saturday meeting at the promenade lounge is for everybody who wants to come. We are equal opportunity partiers!:tongue: Wes

[randytenn]

Anyone have any idea how full the boat is getting? Just curious if third time is the charm for the upgrade fairy to strike????

[msdisney53]

Hi Everyone! Things around here have been quite hectic so I actually missed the 60 day mark to book our excursions. We finally booked the Jeep Safari Tour in Cozumel and parasailing in CC.We couldn't get early morning and so we got 3:30 but at least we weren't shut out.We decided just to do our own thing in Grand Cayman which will probably include Seven mile beach.

My DDs are a little shy about e-mailing the others,but maybe they will hook up on board.

Looking forward to meeting everyone on board at the promenade lounge. Sounds like fun!:sunny:

Denise:tongue:

[DoomBuggieDriver]

Hi everyone,
It seems the closer I get to the sailing date the less time I spend here-now when I really need to! It's a hectic time of year for everyone I guess.

Wes, the Fury sounds like a ball-I'm just worried that after too many margaritas they won't let us near the dolphins! I'll have to check and see what time the excursion leaves to see if we can fit it in and if it's still available.

Judy, the girls are really enjoying the e-mails from your kids. Their names are tossed around during conversations like they are old friends. It's pretty funny. They do seem to have a lot in common. Hopefully it will translate in real life and they can spend some time together. Our banana boat ride is set for 10:50am. The only other thing is the Dolphin Swim on Cozumel at 3:30pm.

Denise, how old are your kids? I have to look back on the list to check it out. The older of my two can be shy at first, and I imagine a lot of kids are that way.

I can't wait to get the heck out of Dodge and onto that ship!
Kathy::yes::

[Corl4]

:Pinkbounc
Hi everyone! Docs arrived yesterday so we are ready to go....now if I can only make it through the last 20 days of school!

Wes and Debbie..we're still interested in a grad party of some kind. Let me know if you want me to bring anything along...banners, streamers, whatever!

See you all at the Promanade Lounge at 10!

Beth

:teacher:

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:wave:

That's great Beth! Hope ours come soon...Thought we'd have to wait a few more weeks, but maybe not!:hyper:

I teach also and can't wait to R-E-L-A-X!!!::yes::


I'll bring some goodies also for GRAD PARTY if needed. Our DS has NO CLUE about this and we leave just a few days after his ceremony so this will be his party til we get home. It will be great!:flower2:

~Rose~:rose:

[Corl4]

:wave:

Hi Rose!
What do you teach? I'm a reading specialist and work primarily with K, 1 and 2. I love what I do but when May hits it seems as though the kids have had enough!

OUr daughter graduates on June 4 so she'll have a few weeks to get used to being a "grad" before we sail!

Have a good end to the year!

Beth:teacher:

[Debbie H]

Hi guys!

All kinds of exciting news! We could use some banners ets., so that we can surprise the grads, even if it just a few of them.

Our son graduates from college next year on May 14, and today, Wes surprised us all by booking the 14 day Western. It leaves May 14! Our son keeps saying he would not miss this cruise for anything since it is probably a once in a lifetime chance and since he plans on going to med school, we will see him graduate then! Still, the guilty pangs are there! We also booked a 4 day Wonder in June of next year along with our new granchild that will be "dipping in the Mickey pool" age!

We didn't get our docs yet:(

We will need to make a list of things to bring, then we can figure out who can bring what. Remember, we are driving, so I should have plenty of room to bring "stuff".

Debbie:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[aliwas]

Also got my doc's yesterday from my local travel agent!!:Pinkbounc Can't wait for my first DCL cruise!! Anyone out there have a 8 yr. old son who is kinda shy. My DS is 8 and loves Playstation games, Yu-Gi-oh cards and other typical stuff. Would love for him to meet a friend on the ship as he is feeling apprehensive about going to the kid's club alone. Any advice or reply's appreciated. Thanks

[TootyJane]

Aliwas,

My youngest ds is 9. He also loves Playstation, Yu-Gi-oh, etc. He's a bit apprehensive about going to the clubs as well. Best thing to do is go to clubs the first night. Friendships are usually formed on first few nights. We have late seating but we're planning on attending the meet in the Promenade Lounge at 10pm. This will be our third Disney cruise and I think my children were the only ones that didn't like the clubs. Of course, when oldest ds was 14 and could go to Teen Club that all changed. We hardly ever saw him. I'm hoping our middle ds will do likewise now that he's 13.

[aliwas]

TootyJane, We also have late seating. Hoping it will work out well for us. I'm going to try and get DS involved early and see how it goes, but I've watched him in social situations and he is unwilling to join groups alone. If he's miserable I won't force the issue and he can hang out with me.

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:wave:

I'll bring what I can.....driving also! But....how do we keep it all a secret?;)

Hi Beth! I'm at the other end of the spectrum....teaching 11th & 12th grade...Spec Ed....HISTORY!!!!:teacher...Which I LOVE!!!

By June, I'm a little bit :crazy: so I'll be really ready to sail:boat:


Oh, I'm in Central Jersey!

No docs yet!:earsgirl: CAN'T WAIT!::MinnieMo

~Rose~:rose:

[randytenn]

Docs? Did someone say Docs?

Where are our docs???

Are they here yet? Let me check.

No, not yet.

How bout now???

No.

How bout now???

Nope.

Now???

Huh uh.

Uhh, how bout now???

Darn!

[msdisney53]

The end of the school year seems to get busier and busier so i asked my husband to call DCL this morning and do some inquiries to why we never got our excursion info,etc. mind you we did book them on 4/27 and the girl said she we send more stuff out which we still haven't received. My cell rings and its DH says they have no records of our excursions and they are no longer available. OMG. After a few , please fix this. someone was able to rectify this but if we hadn't called we wouldn't have known this until we got on board. I am not to happy with DCL right now! It seems everyone tells you something else and no one seems to know how to do their job. Well thanks, i just needed to vent !

denise

[magicalfam5]

Denise,

I'm always worrying about things like that happening. You book so far ahead and spend so much money, you just want everything to go right. I'm glad you were able to get it taken care of. I had them fax me a confirmation when I booked our excursions. My kids only have 3 1/2 weeks left of school and it really is busy around here too. I'm sure this time is going to go by fast. I just can't wait since it's our first cruise!! My kids have never even been on a plane before. We usually drive on vacations.:hyper: :hyper: :hyper:



Judy

[DoomBuggieDriver]

No docs yet, but did get the banana boat confirmation today. Can't believe we are just weeks away, not a year or months.
The girls are starting to get excited, and the older one of course wants to go clothes shopping (ugh, not my favorite.) Hoping to put that off just a little longer, and hoping more nice dresses will be on the sale rack then after the prom season is over.
Kathy

[albeers]

Aliwas,

I have a son who turned 8 in the beginning of April. He also, likes PS2 and Yu-Gi-Oh. My older son will be 11 at the end of May. He is more into sports and Boy Scouts.

Our travel docs have arrived, but I have not gotten to AAA to pick them up.

We scheduled all our excursions and have some surprises for the boys.

Alan

:wave: :wave2: :wave:

[aliwas]

albeers, is your 8yr. old planning to go to the clubs? I don't know if mine will go very often, I'm hoping he will surprise me and love it!!:teeth:

[albeers]

Hi Aliwas,

On the last cruise (2002), he spent less than 2 hours per day in the club. He would rather be with us than in the club. We are hoping that he decides to spend more time in the clubs and meet other children his age. Maybe we can get the two together. It sounds like they have the same interests.

Alan

[TootyJane]

aliwas,

I'm hoping that my ds will decide to go to club. I told him he should at least give it a try and he said okay. Perhaps we can get them together at the DIS meet at 10pm in the Promenade?

On the other side, no docs here yet :( but I'm not worried. We also got our Banana Boat confirmation two days ago. Dh and two youngest are going on that with my brother and niece.

[sweetpea3470]

HELLO ALL,
I'LL BE TRAVELING WITH D.S. & 21 FAMILY MEMBERS.
WOULD LOVE TO MEET UP WITH YOU FOLKS....IM SURE I'LL HAVE HAD ENOUGH FAMILY QUALITY TIME...LOL :)

[aliwas]

Yes, we will definately try to come to the DIS meet so they can get together.

albeers, you will have to laugh because for some reason my son has become obsessed with the state of Penn., he will be thrilled to meet someone from there!!:bounce: I think it started with his state quarter collection, that's all I can figure out:scratchin

[albeers]

We live between Harrisburg (capital of PA) and Hershey (home of Hersheys chocolate). Both are about a 15 minute drive.

If he has any questions about the state (wife has been teaching here for about 15 years) or is interested in anything specific, please let us know. My son would be happy to send something from the state (Herhsey, Chocolcate Town, Philadelphia, Libery Bell, Gettysburg, Civil War battle). Let me know and we'll see what we can do.

Thanks,

Alan

[aliwas]

albeers, Thanks, I think he'll just be happy to meet ya'll. I told him last night about your having a son his age and and it seemed to ease his worries about the cruise. He really has had a hard time getting excited about it, I hope it's because he doesn't know what to expect.

[WRH3MD]

Hi all! Just a quick bump. No cruise docs yet. I keep looking every day but nothing yet. Anybody get their's yet? Getting mighty anxious. I've been thinking about how we could surprise the grads. We could insist they all meet us at a night rendezvous and then surprise them by pulling out a banner. I could see if we could order a cake. Let me know. Wes

[albeers]

AAA received the documents on May 7. I picked them up on the 15th.

[WRH3MD]

!

Wes

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:wave:

No! Not our docs!!! Our SHORE EXCURSIONS packet of info!!!:eek:

I had never rec'd them but didn't panic as we knew info already...but I called DCL to advise them that this was postmarked MAY 13 and was way too late for people not as much in the 'know' and wanting to book popular excursions! Their reply??? "Yep! It IS way too late for lots of those. OH WELL! We can't control the mail!!!!" YIKES!!:earseek:

Hope this isn't their attitude toward DOCS as wel!!:(

WES...could we decorate GRAD AREA a bit that nite? I'll bring STUFF!!!

~ROSE~:wave2:

[Corl4]

:wave2:

Hi everyone! Getting more excited everyday! Started the South Beach Diet on Monday to lose a few pounds before the cruise and have lost 2 1/2 as of this morning!!!! Losing it to put it back on on the Magic!

Wes - We've had our docs since May 6. Hope you get yours soon.

Our DD graduates on June 4 and we're having her party on the 5th so I'll bring some stuff along to decorate!

Only 11 more day of school and then it's time to party on the Magic!!

Beth:teacher:

[WRH3MD]

I'll let everybody know about the actual site of the grad gathering. We may make this in our stateroom so we can get room service to bring up sodas and a cake. They were a little hinky about the idea of holding such a gathering in a public area like the promenade. More later, gotta run. Wes

[sweetpea3470]

Is it me or there are alot of us from PA going on this cruise? :)

[WRH3MD]

Hey Sweet Pea (I just love saying that), it's you::yes:: Wes

[sweetpea3470]

LOL....:)

[WRH3MD]

Hey Sweet Pea:wave2: (That is so funny, I just love saying that) I grew up in Delaware County and spent the first 25 years of life in and around Philly. Whereabouts are you? I was just back to the med school with my son downtown. I can't get over how much the place has changed. Debbie and I are looking forward to meeting everyone at the Promenade Lounge Saturday night. Last cruise we met all the Dissers there and ended up closing the place down. It was a blast. Can't wait. TTYL. Wes

[sweetpea3470]

Hi Wes,
I'm from Northeast Philly.....however I work in center city at
Jefferson hospital. I pass by the liberty bell every day
A born & raised Philly girl:)
I am totally looking forward to the DIS get- together Im traveling with 21 family members....It will be nice to get away from all them for a while...lol:)

[drclaws]

This is getting weird now.....;)

Not only is there a heavy PA DIS group on this cruise, I'm wondering how much of a TJU/TJUH presence there may be as well!

I'm on the university side of the house.

[WRH3MD]

:eek: Now I'm getting all weirded out. Jefferson Medical College Class of 1975:earseek: I was thrilled to take my son down there last Tuesday as he wants to be a psychiatrist and is interested in going to medical school there @ Jeffy-tech College of Medical Knowledge! What a small world!:tongue: It IS a Small World Afterall...It's a Small World After--well you get my drift. I think this is shaping up to be a neat trip. Wes

[sweetpea3470]

WOW...This is weird..............can't wait to meet you folks!!!! :)
HMMMM was gonna wear my sixers jersey...but now maybe my Jefferson t-shirt...LOL

[drclaws]

I'll bring my TJU visor! Look for me at the quiet pool!!! :hyper:

[sweetpea3470]

WE SHOULD TAKE A PICTURE TOGETHER SHOWING OUR JEFFERSON GEAR & SEND IT TO THE JEFF NEWS.....LOL...:)

[WRH3MD]

The Jefferson picture sounds like a terrific idea. What do you guys do at Jeff?

As far as the grads celebration is concerned, I am open to suggestions but would offer a few of my own. If you find the stateroom rendezvous appealing we would volunteer ours 8014. then have the grads meet us there at a specified time, preferrably in the afternoon of the first day at sea, Monday. Since they will all be eighteen, I think, we could all meet at a specified time at Quiet pool. I will inquire about arranging for soft drinks and a cake. Deck 7 aft is a meeting place for teens but the people on the ship put the kebash on that several cruises ago when the meetings got to boisterous. But its a thought...

No cruise docs yet:(

Wes

[drclaws]

Wes, you could send the pic into the JMC Alumni magazine! Likely the only way I'll ever get in there! LOL....on the other hand, if people notice how many of us are on the cruise, HR may take a harder look at our salary and benefits packages.... :earseek:

I'm Senior Associate University Registrar and can stare at the Winged Ox from my almost subterranean window.

[sweetpea3470]

LOL...ABOUT JEFF LOOKING INTO OUR SALARIES...:)
WES,
IM A RESPIRATORY THERAPIST....BEEN AT JEFF FOR 11 YEARS.
I THINK THEY WOULD GET A KICK OUT OF US "SHOWING OUR JEFFERSON PRIDE ABROAD"...LOL:)

[WRH3MD]

Hey kids, Go to www.portcanaveral.org and go to the webcam and see the Magic and figure 4 weeks or 28 days or 672 hours or 40,320 minutes from now you will be in the picture! :tongue: :wave: :hyper2: My wife thinks I'm obsessed. I don't think so. What do you think? Cheers, Wes:crazy:

[sweetpea3470]

IN MY OPINION THERE ARE WORSE THINGS TO BE OBSESSED ABOUT....IM FEELING THE SAME WAY WES....:)

[magicalfam5]

Hello everybody :wave2:

I picked up our docs yesterday from AAA. I am sooo ready to go on this cruise:hyper: . We have our flights and seat assignments. Now i just have to wait. Checked out the magic at port canaveral. Can't wait to be on it.:bounce: :Pinkbounc

Judy:jumping1:

[drclaws]

Our documents arrived from our TA on Thursday! :)

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:wave2:

NO DOCS YET! Getting worried since my shore excursion info just arrived last week!!!!!:earseek:

Thanks for the WEBCAM info, Wes!:earsgirl:

Anyone else driving down from NJ???? We love to drive down...must be a little:crazy: !

Counting down the minutes!:wave:

~Rose~

[WRH3MD]

Hi Rose, no docs yet either. I think if you go through AAA or a TA you get the docs sooner than those of us who book directly. I'll give them the rest of the week then I'll call them.

We drive all the time, too. In fact of all the trips we've made I'd bet we've flown about two or three times. The drive has become part of the vacation for us. Is that weird or what? In fact we stay at the same Hampton Inn in Savannah every time. Can't wait.

Should be able to see the Wonder this morning.

Cheers, Wes

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:wave:

We stay at that HI in SAVANNAH also!
Love the Hampton Inns...have yet to have a bad experience!
:sunny: Maybe we've been neighbors!!

YIKES!:earseek: I didn't make the ressie yet!!! GOTTA GO DO THAT!!!:Pinkbounc

~Rose~

[WRH3MD]

Hey Rose, good luck with the ressie. I made ours a couple months ago. Rememeber, gas prices or not, it's summer and the place fills up quickly. I just wish you could make surial and Palo reservations that early. We may be there the same night.

This trip we may actually leave at 4 AM on 6-17 and make the trip in one day as we have in the past. (14-15 hours driving) since my dw isn't making me see patients in the morning that day. That means we will need to make an extra day in Orlando, though. If we stick to our original plan we will be bunking at the Hampton on 6-17 and press on to an ovenight stay at Old Key West Friday. THEN OFF TO THE MAGIC SATURDAY:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :tongue: :tongue: ::yes:: ::yes:: !!!!. The anticipation is killing me. I'm on call for surgery 17 out of the next 24 nights. :crazy: Why do I do this to myself?:earseek:

TTYL, wes:wave2:

[Corl4]

Hi everyone!

We drive too, from central PA ,but we do it all in one day!! Talk about nuts!:crazy: Leave around 3:00 am and get to Cocoa beach around 6:00 pm. Kids sleep for the first 4 or 5 hours, then DD starts whining about the drive (she's 18!) and DS starts playing video games for the next ten hours!!

The worst part of the drive seems to be North and South Carolina!

Hope you all get your docs soon!

Looks like a hot day here in PA...might hit 90...I think it's cooler in WDW!!!

Beth:teacher:

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Aloha!:wave2:

We must be slowpokes!:rolleyes:

we leave 4am-ish from central jersey and are only in Savannah area by 6pm-ish!

BTW...how long from Savannah area to Port Canaveral? DH & DS (18) will never forgive me if I make them leave our Savannah hotel BEFORE the free breakfast!!!!!:rolleyes:

WES...I thought we teachers had it bad with end-of-the-year madness:crazy: YOU will REALLY need a break:earseek:


CANNOT WAIT!!!!!

~Rose~

[WRH3MD]

Rose, it takes about six hours to get to Port Canaveral from the HI in Savannah. Interestingly, it is almost exactly the same amount of time to get to WDW from Savannah. Done it many times. It takes a little under an hour to get from WDW to the terminal on the Greenway and Bee line from OKW, assuming no significant traffic delays.

We like to get into the terminal at DCL by ten, get checked in and wait in the line so we can get on right away. We dash off to lunch and then go get in line for surial and Palos. This year ds and dd will both be 18 so I am going to make ressies for all four of us at Palos.

For all you newbies: once on the ship they will hit you up for soft drink and beer packages. If you plan on drinking a lot of soda the soft drink package is a deal. If you like beer it's OK but I've never gotten it. Then they will hit you up for the wine packages. They are a bit pricey but if you like wine you will enjoy it with meals. What you don't drink off the package you get to take home when you leave the ship. And if you do not finish the wine they will cork it for you and bring it to you the next meal. Palo and surial bath ressies fill up quick. So do many of the spa treatments, massages, etc. So dispatch a responsible adult to set those up. A coordinated effort will pay dividends. Ordering a bottle of champange for the room when you arrive is a nice touch. It makes the mandatory safety drill more tolerable.:drinking1
Sign up for the Internet Cafe so you can stay in touch with your favorite ball team but no rush for this.
The best place we've found for the shove off is forward overlooking the bridge but that's a matter of personal preference.
More later, cheers, Wes:wave2:

[TootyJane]

Yeah! Found out today that my Mom's TA called her yesterday. He got the docs :thewave: and he'll be FedEx-ing them to us tomorrow. Four weeks from now we'll be cruising. I can't wait!!!

Aliwas -- I sent you a PM :teeth:

[WRH3MD]

Hi everybody,
For anybody who is interested go to www.caymanport.com/webcam and see the Magic at anchor. Imagine where you will be four weeks from today:tongue: !!!

Wes

[magicalfam5]

:hyper: Thanks Wes for the link to the Magic.:hyper: I can't wait to be there. This will be our first cruise. The time seems to be going fast. I just hope it doesn't fly by and be over too soon.:bounce: :Pinkbounc I find myself checking out these boards about three times a day now.

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc Judy:hyper: :hyper:

[drclaws]

Only three times a day????? :confused:

:) :):)

[magicalfam5]

I never did say how looong I was on each time:hyper: My oldest son is convinced I'm obsessed with this cruise!!:sunny:

Judy

[TootyJane]

Judy, don't feel bad. I definitely am obsessed and spend more time on this board when I should be working. :teeth:

Thanks Wes for the link. The port looks the same as when we were there on the Voyager last year except this year it will definitely be more MAGIC-ical!!

My brother got his docs via FedEx today so I'm hoping they'll arrive at my Mom's this afternoon.