20031206 - 12/6/03 - See You Soon!

[LG123]

I know there has to more people booked for December 6!

We have two cabins (Cat 6 & 11). It will be myself (31) DH 30, DD 6 & DD 3 in one and my Sister-in-law (20) and her fiance(22) in the other.

Can't wait to hear from every one else!

[LG123]

Anyone, anyone at all?!!!:(

[pippy]

We're going, We'er going!!!!

DH, DM & DD (4) Cat 6 also midship. Hope to see your there!!

Cute pics

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[LG123]

Finally another family! We are also Cat. 6.

[Travelingmice]

DH, myself, DS(4 at time of sailing) Mom and Dad will be on our third Disney cruise. We will be spending a week in the parks before hand. Anyone else planning on a park visit before the 12/6 sailing? :boat:

[casey8]

:earsgirl: :earsgirl:

Gettin' ready to go. Can't wait !!
Myself, DH , DD(8)

See you there!

[Cindyluwho]

We'll be there! Two families, each with a 9 year old DD. We can't wait!

[disneydebk]

Hi!

We'll be sailing on 12/6 too. Can't wait! :bounce:

[Travelingmice]

Bump :Pinkbounc

[casey8]

:earsgirl: :boat: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc Anybody Else??

[LOVETHATMOUSE]

We'll be there! We (Myself 40, DH 39, DD 8 ) are traveling with 3 other families, so we will be quite the bunch! We are flying into MCO Wednesday before and spending three days at the World, also doing the MVMCP Thursday night. As you can see from my countdown, it will be my 40th bday and my dh and my 10th anniversary.

Oh yeah - anyone doing the dolphin swim in Cozumel that Wednesday? Just spoke to Barry at Shoretrips and we are booked on the 12:00 royal swim. Can't Wait!!!

[LOVETHATMOUSE]

Originally posted by Cindyluwho
We'll be there! Two families, each with a 9 year old DD. We can't wait!

Are the girls going into the Kids Club? Maybe my dd and your girls can get to know each other before the trip and then meet there? We did that with another DISer on our 1st cruise and it worked out great (since my dd is our only child and we didn't bring a friend for her) made the transition at club easier.

Just an idea.

[casey8]

DD(8) 'bout jumpin' out of her skin with anticipation.
(Not that dad isn't)

[LG123]

Who is up for a meet? PM me if you would like to arrange something.

For all of you that are arriving the night before, where are you staying? We will be at the Quality Suites in Cocoa Beach. Couldn't get into the Radisson.

[LOVETHATMOUSE]

We'll be in the parks three days prior, but I can make something onboard. Decided to take in the christmas spirit at WDW ang go to the MVMCP before our cruise. Anyone else going to the party?

[DisneyCruisin']

We just booked the 12/6 cruise on the Magic!! Yeah - we are me, my husband and 21/2 year old son - who will be spending plenty of time in Flounders at night so that Mom and Dad can get in at least a couple of quiet dinners!!!

We are staying at the Hilton the night before.

Kim

:earsgirl:

[mitcam]

Hard to believe a month away! All the anticipation building day after day :eek: Haven't completed shore excursions busy planning my pre-cruise nights now.

We are booked for MVMCP on the 5th I know someone else here is going also :earsboy: We are staying at Boardwalk 3 nights prior to cruise!


I know LG123 was going to try to organize a meet this coming week!

Can't wait to meet some fellow DISer's - Looks like alot of you have DD's - I have 2 DS's 7 & 5 - can't wait to see them light up at the sight of the ship! :earseek:

Hope to keep connected with you all until we meet! ::yes::

Until then: Pixie Dust to you all!
:wave2:
Carolyn

[casey8]

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:
Anyone with DDs, ours (8) would sure like to e-mail a friend before the cruise and meet up in Oceaneer's Lab. Anybody interested? E-mail or PM if you are.

:chat:

[BadgerRob]

Hi,

Thanks to Pippy I found this board. The 3 of us will be making the trip. DW and myself are in our early 40's and we have 9 year old DS. Any other 8 - 10 year old boys sailing with us? We are in a cat 6 room. Keep me in the loop if there is an on ship met.

Rob

[mitcam]

Rob,

Wish I could help I have 2 boys 7 & 5 coming with us, they are alot of fun, and I am not just saying that because they are mine!

Unfortunately they aren't old enough for the club/lab your son may be in but if he is around the ship lonely my kids are great welcomers!



:earsboy:
Carolyn

[audraanddana]

::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo
We will be there! (Myself 28:earsgirl: , DH 33:earsboy: , DD 4princess: )
We will be at the All-Star Music 4 Nights prior. I don't know when we will have time to sleep! 1am-6am???

[LG123]

I PM'd everyone about a meet. Thanks for those who responeded. Still haven't heard from some of you. Please let me know. Not too long now!!!

[disneydebk]

Hi!:wave2:

We will be flying in the night before and decided to stay at the Hyatt for convenience. We will be with our 7 year old DS.

[LG123]

Hi everyone.

I have emailed a Meet Update to all of you that I have email addresses for otherwise I sent you a PM. If you have not heard from me and you would like to join our meet please send me an email at loriann@neo.rr.com.

Will see everyone real soon!!!

[LOVETHATMOUSE]

Just pm'd you!

[louv2001]

Lori,

I just sent you an e-mail. My hubby and I are going on our first (ever) cruise December 6th.

Any tips are very welcome.

Looking forward to getting to know some fellow travellers in the next (gasp) 3 weeks!! (woo hooo)

~the other Lori

[LG123]

Welcome louv2001!

I didn't get your email so I PM'd you. Check you inbox or email me again.

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

I’m new to this discussion board thing but I’m confused. Why two threads on the same subject. I connected with a few of you on http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=459016&perpage=15&pagenumber=1 already. Anyway- I’ve never done the Kayaks at Castaway Cay or anywhere else before. They didn’t have them at Casaway when we were then in Nov. 2000.
We did a 2 person message on our first cruise (something new for me) and it was GREAT. We did it on the boat but I here that the Cabana Messages on the island are out of this world. Last visit to Casaway we rode bikes, snorkeled, but the best part was relaxing on the beach. We had done so much on all our other ports that we were ready for that. The water is clear and warm. They serve drinks and lunch at beachside. It was like Fantasy Island. We spent most of the day at the adult beach, but the family beach looked just as beautiful. I also think they have a teen only beach (has to be a hit with the teens). While I was leaving the island at the end of the day I asked one of the crew members how they could always be so pleasant. Her reply was that it’s easy when you deal with people on vacation, but I don’t think she gives herself enough credit.
Of all the great things on this cruise, the food, entertainment, sites, new friends met, I think the best thing is the service. We really felt like we were the 2 most important people on board.
Picked up our documents yesterday, getting real excited.
John

[LG123]

Ok everyone. Getting close. Some of the people are leaving sooner than others to spend some time doing other things before the cruise. Want to make final plans this week. Almost everything is set except for how we are going to recognize eachother.

Anybody have any suggestions as to what we should wear so we all know who is attending?

Thanks all!

[LG123]

Thanks everyone for getting back to me.

I still need to hear from a few people.

cindyluwho
disneycruisn'
goodfaerie
mrsltg
mrsvb
travelingmice

Tried to send everyone a PM or email.

Please email me at loriann@neo.rr.com so I know when you want to meet.

Take care all and see you soon!!!

[mitcam]

How cute is your girls picture with Santa! You are on top of the holiday thing!

Talk to you soon. By the way, do we have a color or location figured out?

How about that "private spot on deck 7 (i believe it is 7)! Immediatly following the sail away party!

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

I agree, great picture!
How did you get it to post? I have a great Christmas picture of Elijah with Mickey Mouse ears that I would love to share.

[LG123]

Check your PM's ELIJAH'S GRANDPA.

See you all soon!

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

Thanks Lori,
Here's a link to Elijah's "Mickey Mouse" Christmas picture
http://tjbrady.homestead.com/index.html Elijah's picture (http://tjbrady.homestead.com/index.html)

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

After much help from Lori I was able to get Elijah's picture to post.
Thanks Lori

[Travelingmice]

I thought I sent Lori a pm about where to meet.

Lovethatmouse: we will be at MVMCP on 12/4 also.

We have DS4 that may or may not stay in the clubs (fingers and toes crossed) :teeth:

Hope to meet up with you all somewhere.

[LOVETHATMOUSE]

Travelingmice - we are going to the MK that day, going back to the hotel for a quick change, relax, and then back to the park around 4:00. Going to eat at Cosmic Rays, then will hang out in Tommorrowland waiting for the rope to drop! Hope to see you there!

[Travelingmice]

Lovethatmouse: We are doing dinner at CRT before the party. This will be our first MVMCP and we are excited. Hope to see you there.

[mitcam]

lovethatmouse and travelingmice, we are at the mvmcp on the 5th! I am going crazy can't wait to leave and start this long awaited vacation!

We are setting sail on the 6th look for the meet on the ship, I have 2 DS 7 & 5 and plan on them utilizing the clubs who knows if your son meets a friend he may be more apt to go in!

Look forward to meeting all!

We are staying at the Contemporary and Beach Club prior to the cruise! If you make it over to Boardwalk area maybe we could have a pre-cruise mini meet! We arrive on the 3rd

Carolyn

[LG123]

Hi everyone.

We will all meet right before the sailaway party on Deck 10. All we need to finalize is if we are going to wear a certain color or some other identifity thing. I will email everyone tomorrow to make sure we are all set.

Also, if you want to meet at the terminal then we can think of something that will stand out because we will probably be arriving at different times and have to wait in line etc. I am sure we will have not trouble meeting up.

See everyone real soon!!!!!! :hyper:

[mitcam]

Love the picture, start him out early on the mouse! He will be happier throughout his life if he believes in the MAGIC!

:)

Can't wait to see you all in person! To think we are 14 days away! I remember when our countdown read 200+ days!

By the way! How about a little Bubbly for our meet? Does anyone plan to bring cocktails onboard?

I am a little confused about the coolers and many other things I plan on posting on the DIS over the weekend with alot of questions! :confused:

TTFN (Ta-Ta-For-Now) :sunny:

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

From what I remember, finding cocktails on board will NOT be a problem. Just wait a minute and a server with a tray full of umbrella drinks will come your way. If you're of the mind to avoid alcohol, they come that way also. 2 weeks from now I'll be on the plane!!!!!!

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

From what I remember, finding cocktails on board will NOT be a problem. Just wait a minute and a server with a tray full of umbrella drinks will come your way. If you're of the mind to avoid alcohol, they come that way also. 2 weeks from now I'll be on the plane!!!!!!

[Travelingmice]

mitcam: We are at animal king lodge from 11/28-12/1 then on 12/1 we check in to yacht club so we will be next door to you. When do you check in at the beach club? Maybe we could do ice cream at beaches to introduce the kids.

[disneydebk]

Hi, Holly! :wave:

We're from NJ too! Small world.....

[audraanddana]

This is copied from www.disneycruise.com :

Can coolers and/or food items be brought onboard?
Coolers are not permitted except for those needed for medications, baby food, or items related to dietary constraints. Items must be pre-packaged, un-opened, and do NOT require any food prep from the kitchen. Coolers filled with personal items (e.g. soda, chips, candy, etc.) may NOT be brought onboard. Homemade items or pre-cooked items purchased on the way to the ship will not be allowed to be brought aboard. Also, open bags or containers of snack items should not be brought aboard ship. All items will need to be stored in the stateroom. The ship's storage and/or refrigeration is not available to use.

I guess we are trapped!:rolleyes:

[mitcam]

we check in on 12/4 for 2 nights! I would love to plan the kids to meet - lets try and work it out, PM me if you want to work out date and time.

Carolyn

[Travelingmice]

Mitcam: I sent you a pm.

[LG123]

Check your emails. If you haven't received an email from me please let me know.

[pippy]

Oh my Gosh!! I can't believe that next friday, we will be on a plane heading to FL. We will be staying at the MCO Hyatt the night before.

Lori,

I did check my email this morning, and didn't receive an update. I will check again later today, sometimes my mail is slow. I will let you know tomorrow if I didn't yet receive the update. The Sail Away party sounds like a great place to meet!!!:sunny:

Mitcam,

I read on a thread somewhere that you may bring a colapsable (?) cooler in your luggage. You may not bring a cooler aready filled. I'm putting one in my luggage, so that I may fill it up with water etc.... when we go on shore to the beaches. If it gets confiscated, oh well, it only costed me 6 bucks!!! (I'm a rebel! :smooth: )

Can't wait to meet everyone!!

Kim

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

I may be a 48 year old grandpa, but the closer we get the more I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve!

[mitcam]

I am going to post a question about coolers today. I know I read somewhere that coolers were taken onboard by someone and I don't remember them having a problem.

I am reconsidering unfilled cooler.

My DH and I actually drink alot of Protein drinks, we are considering taking some with us! I don't think they would take our cooler since it is filled with something they cannot offer onboard. What do you think!

[audraanddana]

I am taking a collapsable cooler for lunch in Key West and Grand Cayman. I read on another post that a lot of people order sandwiches from room service the night before, store them in the stateroom fridge (bring ziplocs) then bring them for lunch the next day on the island. Sounds like a great idea and only costs a tip to the room service.

Is Palo worth it if I don't eat Seafood? I've seen the menu and most of it is seafood. The fee is $5.00 per person. I've read many different views as to what to tip them. Some say the $5.00 is a tip and others say to tip $20-40.00 in addition to the fee. Any input?

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

I like the cooler idea, I have one of those small lunch box ones.
Polo is wonderful! (I shouldn't say that, it will make reservations tougher.) I had the lamb and it was great. I think the $5 is for a tip and you can always give more, but we were there 3 years ago and my memory may fool me.
John

[LG123]

Pippy - Did you receive the email?

Coolers - I have read a lot of cooler posts and I am under the impression that you can carry on a soft sided cooler as long as there is no ice in it and it can fit on through the x-ray.

Palo tipping - There was a thread a while back that was all about tipping at Palo. Some said they gave an additional $10 on top of the $5 they charge. The amounts varied but a couple of people posted that they tipped something like $50 to $100!! I didn't post on that thread but I think that is a little outragous. They people were saying that the felt it was a good amount since the dinner would cost them that much if they had to pay for it. Don't these people realize that they have paid for it? I figure everything I get on the ship is paid for in one way or another whether it be on my KTTW card or in the price of the cruise. Don't think anything is free! Am I the only one that thinks this way?

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

No Lori, I agree, you've payed for it.
The servers on board is so good (they are often the best that had worked at DisneyWorld) and the servers at Polo are selected because they are the best of the best, so it is easy to want to tip more, but I don't think anyone should feel they need to.
When you use that little plastic card it doesn't feel like your spending money.
John

[casey8]

I spoke to Debbie from DCL today when she called to set up our dining rotation and Palo Reservations and she gave us a couple of suggestions which I'll pass on and hope they are helpful. First she said this sailing is VERY full. She recommended we get to the port as early as possible. She said the spa usually will start taking resevations at 1 pm, but may open the doors sooner if they see a line starting to form. Also, she advised we bring sweaters or sweatshirts along with sweat pants for our daughter and for ourselves to wear during the evenings on the top decks. She said she was on the Magic's Western sailing a couple of weeks ago and it was very breezy and chilly, if not cold, at night.

Hope this is useful and we'll see you all in -could it be?-nine days.

Casey8:wave2: :grouphug: ::jumping1:

[audraanddana]

Thanks for the great info.
I know we were able to asign early or late dining, but are you able to choose which rotation?:crazy: We have 2nd dining, which I guess it doesn't matter on this cruise because either dinner or the show equal to the same time. We figured if our daughter (4) is tired, we think she'd rather skip dinner than the show. And is the evening quiet time in the Oceanear club calm enough for the kids to sleep? I hope so. It will be interesting to carry her at 11pm-midnight back to the stateroom. She'll probably wake up and stay awake until 3am then cause trouble the next morning! Oh well.
We can't wait!!!:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[LG123]

I think Casey8 has concierge service so she can do everything in advance. You are assingned you dining rotation but can request a different one once aboard I think. Sounds like a lot of us have the second seating.

What does everyone have planned for excursions? DH and DD6 are doing the Grand Caymen tour. SIL & fiance are doing the Tulum Ruin thing in Cozumel and fiance is doing the bottom fishing in CC. The 4 of us are doing the banana boat ride at CC. Hope the water isn't to cold.

Is anyone getting their hair braided? DD6 wants to get hers done.

See you all soon!

[casey8]

No on the concierge service. A little to rich for us. We're on Deck 2 Category 9. Apparently it comes with the Romantic Escape at Sea.princess:

[disneydebk]

Hi!

In Key West we are going to do the Trolley Tour (Buying our own tickets ahead of time...not the DCL one). This way, we can stop wherever we'd like and for how long. We may try to do the aquarium, Shipwreck Museum, etc.

In Grand Cayman we are doing the early Atlantis Submarine, and then might try to hit the beach.

We are doing the Tulum trip from Cozumel.

[LG123]

Casey8 - Are you doing the Romantic Escape at Sea?

Disneydebk - We were thinking about going to the Shipwreck Museum.

Anybody doing the spa treatments? I am going to do the Spa Taster. Ooooh, can't wait!

[casey8]

LG123-
Apparently we are! I didn't know about it until I got the call form DCL this morning. When I called my husband he admitted he added it to our package without telling me as a surprise!!

I don't think we are doing anything in Key West formal-I'd like to see Mel Fischer's museum and then shop. Probably the Atlantis Sub in Grand Cayman and then the ruins on the island in Cozumel-not the Tulum ruins the others (I can' t remember their name right now!).

Have you decided on a specific place to meet for the Sail Away party and how we will all recognize each other??

Happy Thanksgiving & See you soon!!

Casey8:boat: :wave2:

[disneydebk]

That sure is a nice surprise!

Lori, I am not sure if I am getting any spa treatments. I guess I still have time to decide.

[LG123]

How romantic!!! Aren't husbands so nice (sometimes!). Are you celebrating an anniversay? We are going to celebrate our anniversay (11/29) onboard. Do you get to make your Palo ressies ahead of time? I am getting worried about the ressies since the ship is going to be full.

I am working on the meet right now. Check the webpage in about 10 minutes plus I was going to email everyone this evening. Don't have to work tomorrow!!! I am trying to find a picture of Deck 10 so everyone can know exactly where. As far as recognizing, aside from a certain color I think we will just have to be really specific about the meeting place. Or I can yell Disboard people over and over again!!!

Any furthur suggestions?

[disneydebk]

Hey, Lori!

How about a sign, LOL? Maybe some posterboard with lime green lettering.....

[LG123]

DH thinks I am strange enough as it is. Can't imagine his reaction if I carried a giant lime green sign onboard!!!

http://www.thegebhardts.com/gifs/stupid.gif

[disneydebk]

:rotfl:

[casey8]

Yeah, sometimes he's special. He does have his moments. I think he was a little upset that I found out.

Yes, we got to make our Palo request early. It also comes with spa treatments-but for those, while they are already paid for, we have to go and make the reservations once onboard.

No anniversary for us, it was in August, though I'm sure we can think up something to celebrate.

Best Wishes and Congratulations to you though.

Casey8:wave2:

[casey8]

:laughing: :laughing: :jumping1:

VERY FUNNY !!

I amy need to borrow that "I'm with Stupid" sign sometime during the cruise

[LG123]

Ok girls. Check out the webpage right now and tell me if the meeting information makes sense before I email everyone.

[disneydebk]

OK.....

I'm getting sleepy and am about to go to bed......Are we supposed to meet where the arrows are? It looks like they are on both sides. Maybe we could be on the one side facing the terminal as we leave so we can see the DCL staff there wave good-bye with their big Mickey hands.

And thanks for all of your work! The site looks great!

[LG123]

I put both sets of arrows there to show that we will meet on which ever side is closet to the pier. Does that make sense? Someone told me that they don't always dock facing the same way so I don't know which side it will be.

[disneydebk]

Gotcha!

Deck 10, overlooking the stage area on deck 9, on the side facing the terminal/pier. Great!

[LG123]

Just sent everyone an email regarding the location of the meet. Please let me know if you didn't receive it!

See you soon!!!:wave2:

[pippy]

Were you all really chatting at 3 in the AM? I'm so glad all of you are working out the details so that I may catch up on my beauty sleep!:crazy: LOL

I was checking on a website about the availability of our cruise date, and there wasn't much left. I hope my dh and myself get ressies at palo, because if the prices keep going up the way they are for 2005, it may be awhile before we get this wonderful chance again:( So we would really like to experiance palo this cruise, I've heard so many wonderful thing about it!!

When and where can you sign up for palo? My passporter says there is a certain time frame, not immediately as you board, and a thread on Cruise Critic says to hit the Rockin' D Bar for ressies.

True or False.

(Hey all you Dis Board members, send Lori a pic of your DF so we can print it out and take it along on board. It'll help recognizing everyone at the meet!)

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

Casey8- Thank you and thank your husband for the idea of the Romantic Escape at Sea. After reading your post I called Disney about it. Because I booked through an agent I had to go back through her. So, a quick trip to the agent, she called and added it on, then handed me the phone and I spoke to Debbie (I told her she was on the web in your post). She suggested the APLAPLA rotation because it puts us in Lumiere’s on formal and semi-formal nights. She booked our Polo dinner, Polo Brunch, and Polo tea. Brunch and tea are not part of the package but I wanted them. All this means that we won’t have to line up at Polo, only the Spa. But for a couple’s message I can do that. Both she and my local agent were so much help.

Lori- I didn't get the last email update but the meet looks easy to find from your website. Great job on the site. Congrates on the aniversary, our 28th was in August.

We're doing the little train at Key West, the Stingray City and Island tour, the Tulum ruins, and the Kayaks at Castaway Cay.
One question, when will we rest?
:chat:

[LG123]

You can rest when you get home EG!!!

[Travelingmice]

We leave 4am tomorrow!!!! See you all there!!!

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

Those of you leaving before me- ENJOY!
Those of you getting on the ship before me- save some of those jumbo shrimp!

[mitcam]

We leave in just 3 days :Pinkbounc I cannot even believe that it is FINALLY here! I want to let you all know that I have really enjoyed the last few weeks chatting and planning - it has made the time fly by!

Lori, I think you are awesome for planning our meet - creating the website for us to view was great! I will call your cell in port when we arrive (around 9:30 AM) :hyper:

Worked til 2AM last night so my brain is mush but I am going shopping today for some last minute stuff! I am doing the packing panic now! Everyone is packed but me, I hate everything I am bringing and want a whole new wardrobe - so I am going to get one - Shhhhh! Don't tell DH, he will not be happy shopping for myself this close to Christmas :eek:

Can't wait to see you all, some of our group left today at 4AM!

Carolyn

[LG123]

Hi all.

We leave in 4 days!!! The kids are counting down. Started packing and discovered we need another suitcase! I can't pack light.

Mitcam - I just bought a new formal dress the other day so don't worry about it!!!

DH is taking more shoes than me. Does that tell you something?

Will see you all soon!!!

[BalooCA]

Hi everyone,
We are sailing on the 6th as well. Myself and 4 friends. I'm so excited!:hyper:

[mitcam]

I always bring to many shoes - I was able to narrow it to 6 pairs but that includes my sneakers which technically aren't shoes!!!!!

Formal night - I am bringing "2" outfits, how can I know this far in advance what I would want to wear!

Shorts - Biggest problem - I am not happy with what I own so I am only bringing 5 pairs for 10 days and just mixing up the shirts! I have about 20 shirts! I am going to get stuck doing laundry, I know it!!!!

Bathing suits - 4 +3 coverups

Dinner attire - 5 outfits (mix and match of course so that makes 10)

Socks/personals etc... I don't think 1 bag is enough for me so I am taking "2" for myself and the 3 boys in the family get "1"! Afterall, I am the mother and I might add the only PRINCESS in our house princess:

I have put so much time into getting everyone ready that now I am afraid I am missing something so tomorrow I am unpacking everyone and going to inventory what I have :eek: In case you had any doubt, I am "TYPE A" - List maker etc....

See you all in 6 days :wave2:

Carolyn

[LG123]

Originally posted by mitcam
In case you had any doubt, I am "TYPE A" - List maker etc....

I thought I was bad. Guess I can admit that I was going to unpack the suitcases on Tuesday to do the same thing! Good thing I have Tuesday and Wednesday off!

Happy packing everyone!

See you soon.

[pippy]

Don't forget to leave some room for all the "GOODIES" you'll want to bring home!!

Kim::MinnieMo

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

I'm at work (don't tell my boss). I'm out in Triage and it's early, people must still be sleeping. It'll be crazy in a little while. But I'm not thinking of work, I'm Disney Dreaming!:bounce: 11 more hours of work today and 8 tomorrow and then:hyper: I have Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to pack and repack. Our plane is at 6:20 on Saturday to Atlanta and then on to Orlando. We should hit the port about 12:30. I can't wait!!!!!!!

[BadgerRob]

We started packing on Sunday just incase we need to buy a larger suite case :) The past few days have been like a scavenger - hunt trying to find al of those must pack odds and ends. We flying out Friday morning. Our family is looking forward to meeting everyone after the life boat drill.

[pippy]

Wow!! You all are way ahead of me!! I just started my list last night. I will be packing all week, and during my lunch hour buying the little necessities, like purell hand sanitizer, lysol etc....( I will try my best to keep our family healthy!!) I work all week and we will be flying out friday afternoon and arriving at the airport in orlando that afternoon!!

See everybody on board!!!!

Kim

[audraanddana]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one so obsessed about packing. I've been planning our packing for over 3 weeks. I do all the packing for myself DD and DH. We bought another set of luggage last night. Our flight leaves 8:40am Tuesday- Tomorrow!!!! I have the whole day to myself to finish packing and repacking and to clean the house. Does anyone else hate coming home to a messy house on top of unpacking and realizing you are back to the reality of life-work,errands, cooking, etc? Alright, it's 11:09am, I better get back to my packing!
:Pinkbounc :bounce: I am sooooooo excited!!! :bounce: :Pinkbounc
Audra

[audraanddana]

I just read online that Disney Cruise line's new show The Golden Mickeys will be premiering on the Disney Magic Dec. 6th!!! That's our cruise! I guess it started recently on the Wonder, but this will be the first for the Magic! I hope they've rehearsed well!
HOW EXCITING!
Audra
::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo

[audraanddana]

I'm sure you all want to know more:

The Golden Mickeys exercises the full range of technology housed within The Walt Disney Theatre, making it the most technologically advanced stage show at sea. Vibrant animated backdrops whisk guests from high above Notre Dame Cathedral in one scene to inside a young boy's toy-filled bedroom in another, and dramatic sets create a three-dimensional illusion as films race across stage-size screens and lighting and surround sound casually envelop the audience.

Although based on timeless classics, The Golden Mickeys does not retell these big-screen stories. Instead, it uses the comedy, romance, heroes, villains and friendship from these popular films to create a new plot -- a distinguished Hollywood awards show in which memorable silver-screen Disney moments are recognized.

As if attending a distinguished Hollywood awards show, guests entering the 977-seat Walt Disney Theatre are treated as celebrities and given red carpet treatment lined with "paparazzi."

A glamorous and glitzy opening number leads way to the first of three celebrity guest appearances -- including ones by Roy E. Disney (nephew of Walt Disney) and Angela Lansbury (voice of Mrs. Potts, Beauty And The Beast -- who appear via "ship-to-shore transmission."

The Golden Mickeys will debut aboard the Disney Magic December 6 and is currently playing aboard the Disney Wonder.

[disneydebk]

Hi!

Yep! I cleaned the house yesterday and will be doing errands all week so we can leave on Friday and arrive at the airport in the late afternoon and then just hang out there at the Hyatt. See you all there!

[pippy]

Originally posted by audraanddana
I'm so glad I'm not the only one so obsessed about packing. I've been planning our packing for over 3 weeks. I do all the packing for myself DD and DH. We bought another set of luggage last night. Our flight leaves 8:40am Tuesday- Tomorrow!!!! I have the whole day to myself to finish packing and repacking and to clean the house. Does anyone else hate coming home to a messy house on top of unpacking and realizing you are back to the reality of life-work,errands, cooking, etc? Alright, it's 11:09am, I better get back to my packing!
:Pinkbounc :bounce: I am sooooooo excited!!! :bounce: :Pinkbounc
Audra

Oh Yes!!! I hate coming home to a messy house. I used the TV as a babysitter Sat. and Cleaned every room in the house. Did all the laundry and put up my Xmas decorations!!! Whew. Don't worry, DD watch nothing but Disney and I devoted ALL my time to her Sunday, so she wasn't completely ignored.:wave2:

[mitcam]

I have to admit the housework is not anywhere on my TO DO list! I have completly fallen behind and after much discussion my DH and I decided to hire someone to come every other week to clean. So what better time to start than TODAY :smooth:

Our house is sparkling! :teeth:

Now I need to develop a plan to keep the boys in this house (3) (including DH) tidy til we leave!!!!! Just 2 days - do you think that anyone would mind if I locked them in their room for the next 36 hrs :eek: I promise I will feed them - takeout of course can't mess the kitchen ;)


John, I can't believe you even had a minute to log onto the computer at work! I won't tell :smooth:

[LG123]

I have to clean the house?!:eek:

Yes, I too hate coming home to a messy house.

I worked today so I got nothing vacation related done and of course DH is away until Wednesday! Oh well, have two days off and then work Thursday until 1 and leave at 6pm. I am so looking forward to driving 16 hours!!!! Good thing the girls sleep on long drives.

Well, am off to the unpacking and repacking.

See everyone really soon!!!

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

Mitcam,
I jinxed myself by logging on. It turned into "one of those days". When will I learn? Only the thought of vacation kept me going.
John

[pippy]

Whew.... getting close. I think I have a system now. I packed our DD things last night, tonight will be myself and wed. will be DH things. Thurs. last minute details, go over the list. TRY to sleep and off to the airport.

Can't wait to meet everyone!! It's so great to be chatting with people that are just as excited about 1 thing as I am!!!

DISNEY VACATION.... ready or not, here we come!!!!!:earsgirl: :earsboy: :crazy:

[mitcam]

Pippy, when are you leaving, your ticker is confusing me. I thought you were on our cruise 12/6 but the ticker says 7 days til you leave!!!!!

[LOVETHATMOUSE]

Bags packed, travelers checks gotten, house decorated (well, most of it, I didn't do the kitchen yet - dd wants to do that when we get back - says it won't make her so sad to be back home with some fun things left to do), tree up w/lights (ditto with the dd thing) and I'm off to get my manicure/pedicure. Tommorrow 7 AM we will be flying the friendly skies and having lunch at MGM. See you all there!!!

[pippy]

Mitcam

Yes, I am on the 12/6 cruise. I didn't even notice until you said something because I believe everyone else is leaving on vacation early. I checked my profile and I do have 12/6 in there, so I don't know why it says 7 days instead of 5. Any suggestions on what may be wrong?

Kim

[disneydebk]

Hi!

Are there many of us left? We don't leave until Friday afternoon, and I see that those of us in the NE are looking at rainy/snowy weather. AAAAAHHHHH! Just let us all get down there safely.

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

We leave Sat morning, 6:20 am flight. Travel safe everyone.
John

[LG123]

I also heard snow for the next few days. Better here than in Florida! We leave tomorrow night for our long drive down.

Will see everyone on Saturday!!!!!

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

Thanks Lori, one more thing for me to worry about:( I just checked Saturday's weather for our airport in RI
High:
38°F

Rain / Snow / Wind

Wind:
From the Northeast at 29 mph

Precip: 70 %

Max. Humidity: 54 %

UV Index: 1 Minimal
But I've lived in New England all my life and I know it's true what Mark Twain said, "If you don't like the weather in New England, wait a minute"
Note to self-have faith!
Glad I booked my flight through Disney.
Drive safely, see you in the sun.
:smooth:
John

[LG123]

Don't worry EG. I grew up in Chicago and they hardly ever canceled flights due to snow. Always made me nervous when the de-iced the wings but at least we made it! See you soon.

[ELIJAH'S GRANDPA]

Thanks Lori. Worry is my middle name. (must be a "nurse" thing)
I'm working on it, progress not perfection.
John
Soon, real soon:hyper:

[LG123]

EG - I have come to the conclusion that there are many "nurse things"! I think my packing and repacking for instance has something to do with my 3 checks for my meds. Although, I seem to have packed 4 suitcases into 3 doing the rolling method. I might be bringing way too much, but at least we don't have to wear scrubs for a whole week!!!

Happy packing to everyone!!!

[Verandah Man]

I'm getting ready to leave for the day, but I was able to capture the Magic in port this morning.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/552/62Magic_12-6-03_8-13am-med.jpg
Disney Magic in port Saturday 12-6-03

[mitcam]

Andy, thanks for the picture. I just got in about 30 min. ago and logged in to see what was on the thread!

We can always count on you.

I hope to put a trip report together this week! It was great! I think my title will be "The GOOD, The BAD, and The UGLY"

Carolyn

[pippy]

We got in last night around 5:00 pm. Sorry I didn't get a chance to meet up with you all. :( I went up to see you all at the sail away party but couldn't find the group? (was looking for the bubbles)? Thurs. meet. Too tired to get my lazy DB (disney butt) out of the cabin. hope you all had a great time!! We did and would love to do it again!! Thanks for the pic verandah man!! Mitcam: I can't wait to read your trip report titled "The good, The bad and The ugly" I think I can guess what the "ugly" was.:eek:

Kim