Aug. 21, 2004 Eastern Magic check in list

[Credit Man]

Nothing to add, but I think this will be the 1000 post on this thread. Cool:cool:

[dannyb]

Any more takers for the private St. John trip - we have 22 people thus far (13 adults, 9 children, ages 7 - 16)?



Originally posted by dannyb
:bounce: :bounce: SUCCESS! :bounce: :bounce:

I was able to reserve a private charter to St. John for our St. Thomas stop on Tues, Aug 24. This was quite a bit tricker than I had expected, because almost all of the private charters have smaller boats that will accomodate only 6 people. I did find an outfitter (that was recommended by a couple of the other outfitters that I had contacted) that has 2 boats that can handle significantly larger groups. They have two boats, a catamaran that can hold up to 20, and a tri-maran that can hold 25+. The one we would charter will depend upon the number of people who want to come.

We would leave at 9 and return at 4. The cost is $110/pp plus gratuity. Kids under 12 are half-price. The price includes all snorkeling equipment & instruction, a continental breakfast (fruit & banana bread), lunch buffet (lobster salad or Caribbean chicken), snacks, and an open bar. We need bring only towels and sunscreen. :sunny: I'll be paying the same rate for my group - - I'm not getting anything for putting this together. I just thought it would be fun to have our own outing!

We will stay clear of the busier beaches. The first stop will be an uninhabited island.

If we can get 20+ people signed up, then we can have the ship to ourselves. My group of 8 is going. Please contact me to sign up - either send me a PM or e-mail me at dblinn@consumerlawgroup.com If responding by e-mail, request a receipt. I get so much spam that private e-mails are not guaranteed to reach me!

Here is the website for the outfitter: http://www.daydreamervi.com

I hope that some of you can join us. :wave:

Dan, Linda, Lianne (12), Eric (10) Blinn and the Blinn & the Segal grandparents

[denise5374]

Dannyb,

What time are you arriving at the Radisson on Friday night? We should plan a DIS meet at the pool? I thinkthis was mentioned many months ago ...so what do you think??

Who else is at the Radisson??

[Credit Man]

We are, Denise. Also scheduled on the 10:30 shuttle on Sat.

[lalapodip]

We are at the Radisson, too..... We are planning to drive to the terminal instead of taking the shuttle.

[denise5374]

So what do you all think about a Friday night DIS meet buy the pool??

[Credit Man]

Sounds good to me.

[Verandah Man]

Last year we set up a DISmeet around the Radisson pool at 8pm on the Friday night before the sail away. We really had a nice time getting to meet one another, even though we had some thunderstorms go through the area. You will be surprised how often you run into other DIS'ers on the ship, that you might not have met otherwise.

See y'all next month :wave2:

[denise5374]

OK...Andy...Even though you ditched us to stay somewhere else for a WEEK before cruising, I will take your suggestion:snooty:
Who: All DISers
What: Initial DIS Meet
Where: Radisson pool
When : Friday Aug 20 8pm
Why: Because we can:crazy: :teeth: :wave:

See ya'll then!! (being from the north I always wanted to say that!)

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by denise5374
OK...Andy...Even though you ditched us to stay somewhere else for a WEEK before cruising, I will take your suggestion:snooty:
Who: All DISers
What: Initial DIS Meet
Where: Radisson pool
When : Friday Aug 20 8pm
Why: Because we can:crazy: :teeth: :wave:

See ya'll then!! (being from the north I always wanted to say that!)


I'm not making any promises, but who knows, we might even take a ride over Friday night and spend some time around the pool with y'all. It all depends on the weather, and how relaxed we are at the Westgate Vacation Villas on Friday, LOL!!!

[lalapodip]

Sounds like a plan! See you then!

[jweiss]

We finally got our cabin assignment.....was really hoping for an upgrade....no such luck. I think our original assignment was better...... now we have Cabin #2004. It looks like the view may be obstructed???? There's some sort of space between window and edge of ship?? Any one have a clue what I'm talking about?? Thanks.

[ifotobonz]

Andy, thank you so much for the disney card. My 9yr daughter was excited when she saw the envelope and knew that we received something from Disney.

Does the meet after the fire drill interferes with the sailing away party? I have in-laws coming as well and I don't want to ditch them
:hyper:
Regarding formal night and Palos, my DH will be wearing a suit and I a little black dress. My 9yr DD and 5yr DS will not be eating with us those nights. We also are jeans and tshirt people and will not spend $$ on fancy stuff for one night.

[Shygirl]

wow lots of post yesterday. I wasn't on because it was my bday and i spent it with the boys. We went to the Seattle Aquarium. It was so cool. We watched them feed the octopus and seahorses. The boys kept asking if we will see these fish when we snorkle. We had lunch outside and then dinner with the family yesterday. Very nice day, it ended with some beautiful earing that my sweet hubby had made for me. I can't wait to show them off on the cruise.:p

[Disneycrazymom]

We will be at the Ron Jon on Fri. Is anyone else there? Maybe we could have a meet there also.

Also does anyone know if they show baseball (like the Cardnals) games in the Sports Bar? They are doing so well right now we will want to keep up with the team that week!

We are getting so close now, it is exciting!

We are also going with the suit and black dress option for formal night. For us that is dressed up!:D

Happy late birthday Shygirl!:teeth:

[jweiss]

Any one here cruise the magic on 8/24/02 AND on 8/16/03 ?? Just wondering as I sit here procrastinating....

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Happy Birthday Shygirl :cake:

[Verandah Man]

Happy Be-lated Birthday Shygirl!!!

[Credit Man]

Happy Birthday, Shygirl! Sounds like you had a wonderful day.

[Credit Man]

Well, put a big (X) through another week. 4 more to go!!!

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Credit Man
Well, put a big (X) through another week. 4 more to go!!!


Yep, it will be here before we know it!!! My Dmom is moving to Florida this coming Sunday, she "officially" retired last Sunday. Good luck on the move mom, see you in three weeks!!!
:wave2:

[disney3144]

Originally posted by denise5374
OK...Andy...Even though you ditched us to stay somewhere else for a WEEK before cruising, I will take your suggestion:snooty:
Who: All DISers
What: Initial DIS Meet
Where: Radisson pool
When : Friday Aug 20 8pm
Why: Because we can:crazy: :teeth: :wave:

See ya'll then!! (being from the north I always wanted to say that!)

We'll be there!!! It's getting closer & closer!!

Jennifer

[denise5374]

Happy Birthday, shygirl! Sounds like a fabulous way to spend the day!:bday:

Disney/Cheer mom: Are you a night owl?? I noticed the time of your post was 1:23 AM!!

28 days!!!

So for Friday night meet, I have Creditman and family, Disney3144 and Lalapodip and family....anybody else? How are we going to know each other??:wave:

edited to add: and possibly Verandahman and family, if he chooses to grace us with his presence:teeth:

[lalapodip]

The kids will probably figure it out before us - we'll just study the pictures on Andy's site, LOL! :)

Belated happy birthday, Shygirl!

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by lalapodip
The kids will probably figure it out before us - we'll just study the pictures on Andy's site, LOL! :)

Belated happy birthday, Shygirl!


That's what I did last year, I studied the photos before heading out, I was able to recognize everyone when I saw them. My problem was, I had trouble with first names, I was so used to reading everyone's DIS'er name, LOL!!!

[Shygirl]

Thanks for all the happy birthday's

It is going to be a hot one here this weekend. In the 90's. We are going to a party Saturday with a dunk tank, so i probably will be in that.

I can't beleive the cruise is getting so close. :Pinkbounc

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

I'm so jealous, I wish we could go to the Radission too. We will be at the Hyatt Friday, but we won't have a car. I guess we'll just have to wait till Saturday to meet everyone.

And yes Denise I am SUCH a night owl. After I finally turned the computer off at about 2am, I then went to bed and read for about an hour and a half. I'm reading Angels & Demons and it's so good I had to force myself to put it down and turn off the light.

[Maleficent59]

Just signing in (out) for the weekend. Our DD will be spending the majority of her summer break with family in the Bay Area. So I'll be flying tomorrow (and get back in the afternoon to meet friends at Disneyland).

Regarding Amy's question, there is a half hour "gap" between the emergency drill and the sailaway party. We'll just have time to say a quick hello, take a few photos and head up for the party! Did we ever decide if we are having a second DIS meet (aside from the brunches)?

Debbie - I loved Angels & Demons. I stayed up to read it all in one sitting - it was really good! :D I've read all of Dan Brown's books since then!

Happy Belated Birthday Cher!

[Credit Man]

Doing the document dance, here. Vicki just called me to say they came today.

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Credit Man
Doing the document dance, here. Vicki just called me to say they came today.


Congrats Mike, we're still waiting for our docs to arrive.

[denise5374]

Congrats Mike!!!

I am a little cutrious though...What does the "docs dance" llok like??:cool1: Can you demonstrate for us??::yes::

[denise5374]

OOps...That was some very bad typing in that earlier post!!:guilty:

[Credit Man]

Denise,
You put your Mickey ears in, you take your Mickey ears out, you put your Mickey ears in and you shake them all about...you do the doc dance shuffle and you turn yourself around...thats what its all about.

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Credit Man
Denise,
You put your Mickey ears in, you take your Mickey ears out, you put your Mickey ears in and you shake them all about...you do the doc dance shuffle and you turn yourself around...thats what its all about. :laughing: :rotfl: :rotfl: :laughing: :rockband:

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Mike,

I Love the dance. I would assume you'll be doing it at the sailaway party!

[denise5374]

I definitely think Mike needs to teach us all that dance at the sailaway party!!:laughing: :rotfl: :cheer2: :worship:

[Verandah Man]

Hazel just called DCL, our docs were sent out on Thursday!!! They are on the way!!! I think I'll join Mike in the doc dance!!! Yea, baby!!!:hyper: ::yes:: :hyper:

[Colestat]

Originally posted by Credit Man
Denise,
You put your Mickey ears in, you take your Mickey ears out, you put your Mickey ears in and you shake them all about...you do the doc dance shuffle and you turn yourself around...thats what its all about.

Mike,
That is too funny.



I called DCL today to cancel our 5 star excursion. We just want more beach time. We are going to go to Coki beach and Coral World on our own instead.

[denise5374]

My DH and I are sitting her in the air conditioning reading the DIS and he wanted to say Hi to everyone...since he is computer illiterate and has a job where he actually has to WORK all day he never gets on...so say Hi to my DH Rex....He is waving!!
pirate: :wave:

Also, I am going to try to find a picture so you all will know what we look like and not just our kiddies LOL

Still no docs for us.......

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Hi Rex :wave2: My husband is also computer illiterate and also has to actually WORK all day. He doesn't understand what the heck I could be doing on the computer so much, but at least he doesn't mind.

I'm starting to feel like I'm going to be the last person on earth to ever get their docs.

[Credit Man]

Hi, Rex!:wave2: Looking forward to meeting you.
2 hour commute last night through a huge rainstorm. I think we might have passed alongside a cruise ship on the NJ turnpike.
Enjoy your weekend, all.

Mike

[Verandah Man]

4 weeks from today, we sail away!!!

I had one of those pre-cruise dreams last night. After learning that our docs were on the way. In my dream, our docs had arrived and I discovered that we got an upgrade to a category 3 cabin. At first, I thought that was cool until I looked closer and saw that the cabin number was 3116. I woke up from the dream and said to myself, "This can't be true, there aren't any cabins on deck 3." I fell back to sleep and starting dreaming again, this time the docs stated that our cabin number was 4118, again I woke up and said the myself, "There aren't any cabins on deck 4 either." Then I said to myself, "Well, if we have a cabin on deck 3, or deck 4, at least we know we don't have far to go to eat!!!" LOL!!!

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[Verandah Man]

:wave2: Hi Rex!!! We'll all be sailing soon!!!

[dannyb]

Originally posted by denise5374
So what do you all think about a Friday night DIS meet buy the pool??

We're in!

[dannyb]

Originally posted by Disneycrazymom
We will be at the Ron Jon on Fri. Is anyone else there? Maybe we could have a meet there also.

Also does anyone know if they show baseball (like the Cardnals) games in the Sports Bar? They are doing so well right now we will want to keep up with the team that week!

We are getting so close now, it is exciting!

We are also going with the suit and black dress option for formal night. For us that is dressed up!:D

Happy late birthday Shygirl!:teeth:

I can definitely relate to this - DW and I went on a cruise (Celebrity) to celebrate an anniversary last March (we were celebrating our 15th, although it was two years prior - - long story).

Anyway, I was going a little nuts trying to find out what was going on with the Big East basketball championship game and then the first round of the NCAA tourney (we tend to get a little nuts that time of year in Connecticut). The cruise line had a little sports bar and satellite tv, but it only got some international version of ESPN. So, I knew precisely what was going on in Australian rules football, but I had to scramble for basketball info. We were in San Juan doing the muster drill during the closing minutes of the Big East championship game and I was on my cell phone getting a play by play from my father!

I don't think that will be as much of a problem on this cruise, with ESPN being part of the Disney family.

[gec117]

Andy maybe you should play those numbers in the lottery

gayle

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by gec117
Andy maybe you should play those numbers in the lottery

gayle

LOL, the trouble with that is, I don't play the lottery.

[goingbacksoon]

Originally posted by Disney/Cheer Mom

I'm starting to feel like I'm going to be the last person on earth to ever get their docs.

I'm with you Denise and Debbie, still no docs here. Oh well though, I think last time it was about 3 weeks out until we got ours, so I guess that makes it next week. You guys didn't happen to book with *****************s too, did you? :)

That would be funny Andy if you had a cabin on Deck 3 or 4, you'd be in the middle of all the action, hehe. We wouldn't have to go far to see you either, lol.

Have a nice weekend everyone.

Alan

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Alan,

Yes, actually I did book with MouseEarVacations. Hopefully we'll get them soon!

[Credit Man]

I've been lurking on this thread occasionally and just wanted to tell everyone hi and looking forward to meeting you. Also, just had to say reading Mike's description of the document dance gave me a flashback to meeting him 16 years ago on another cruise line!!
:rolleyes: :crazy: :sunny: :jester: ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo :Pinkbounc

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Vicki, that sounds like it could be an interesting story. You'll have to share.

[goingbacksoon]

Originally posted by Disney/Cheer Mom
Alan,

Yes, actually I did book with MouseEarVacations. Hopefully we'll get them soon!

Wow, I was just kidding about that. Maybe Tim Larison and his gang have something special planned for us (read: upgrade :yo-yo: )

Alan

[DuncanLL]

We booked through All Seasons Travel. I talked to them the other day about our documents and it sounds like they go to them first. Hopefully, we'll get them soon...

We're staying at the Courtyard in Cocoa Beach Friday before the cruise (on points). Don't know if we'll be able to get over to the Radisson at 8, but we'll see everyone at the port in the AM.

Just picked up 1/2 price snorkel sets at Target for the kids. DH and I already have our own. It's a nice set, not a toy set, if anyone is looking. They were $15. They had adult sizes, too.

Linda

[Verandah Man]

:wave2: Vicki, nice to see you posting!!!

[Shygirl]

HOT HOT HOT

It was really hot here yesterday. It gotup to 103. Very hot. We stayed cool at the party. Along with the dunk tank, they had misters as well. I went in the dunk tank for the first time ever. It was a lot of fun.

Today is a lot cooler. Just 80.

Yesterday DH and I were saying that they weather that we had was something that we expect on the cruise. :) Not in Washington.

I've been having a nice relaxing sunday.

[Maleficent59]

We got my DH's and my docs. Marcotta, do you have DD's docs? :wave2:

[denise5374]

Hi all...

Still no docs here...I talked to my TA (AAA) and she said they come to her first and then she will overnight them to me...so hopefully some time this week With the move and everything ir might be better if I get them sooner rather than later so I won't LOSE them! We make settlement Weds!!

Vicki...you'll have to share the story about Mikes dancing. Does he have two left feet??:teeth:

[Colestat]

Our Docs arrived today!!

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Colestat
Our Docs arrived today!!


We're still waiting here for ours to arrive. :rolleyes:

[denise5374]

Hey where is everyone??? All you doing some early cruise packing???

[Credit Man]

The boards have been rough the past two days. Boy do I miss them when the are down.

[denise5374]

Yeah I hear you on that! I felt incomplete yesterday when I couldn't get on!! I think I have a sickness!!:hyper:

[Reignman]

No Docs here yet, but did check our ressie on the DCL site and learned that we have received a slight upgrade (Cat 6 to Cat 5) same room, I guess, different floor. Good news anyway!!

Hope to see our docs soon to confirm.:jester: :jester: :smooth: :jester: :jester:

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Denise,

I must have the same sickness. So glad to hear I'm not the only one who feels this way.

[DuncanLL]

We got our documents yesterday, but I couldn't get on the boards to tell anyone!!!!!!

We booked a Cat. 10 guarantee and have been assigned to cabin 2647 unless Disney reassigns us before we sail. It's at the far aft end of the ship. It would be nice to be a little farther forward, but we're not too fussy about where we stay.

It's just nice to have the documents in hand. We leave on Friday for a week in Cape Hatteras with my extended family. It's an annual tradition. The kids and I will go fishing for tuna, dolphin, etc. with my Dad and brother. I'm looking forward to a relaxing week!

Have a nice day everyone!

Linda

[denise5374]

Still no docs for us....Waiting ....waiting....

Crappy weather here today in PA though..raining.....AGAIN......

[Verandah Man]

Very severe thunderstorms going through our area, I finally get on the DIS, now I have to get off because of the storms.

BTW, no docs today and no packing being done either. :(

Linda, tell Mark we said Hi on your upcoming trip!!!

[jweiss]

Our docs arrived yesterday.....for all FOUR of us!!! Also, it's hot and sunny (not humid) here in Sunny California!!!! Can not wait till next month.....even though it's gonna be a wild trip!!!! ~Jen

[denise5374]

The thunderstorms have rolled on through for now but it rained hard enough to cancel my DD softball Sectionals game tonight. Now she is playing tomorrow night at 5:30 If they win at 5:30 they are headed to state championships this weekend! But if they lose at 5:30 they will have to play again at 7:30 and if they win a t 7:30, they go to states. Its a double elimination tournament.

So Good Luck Hatboro LL 11 year-old tournament team!!:cheer2: :cheer2:

Oh and we make settlemtn(close escrow) on our house tomorrow and were supposed to move this weekend so now the move is on hold until we find out what happens with the game.....more waiting.....

[DuncanLL]

Emily said to tell Brittany good luck in the softball tournament. She's done for the season so no more games for us...

Linda

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

No docs for us yet but I actually got some packing done for my DS.
He's about half done. This is the first time in my life I have ever packed early. I'm always up the whole night before a trip packing, but I made a promise to myself that I'm going to change my ways. My goal is to be totally done one week before. My family just laughs at me when I tell them this.


Denise - I guess the rain left you and came to central Jersey. We were suppose to go to a play tonight (Footloose) but it's in an out door theather, so it's been cancelled. Tell Brittany good luck tomorrow.

[Maleficent59]

Okay, how about some trivia to liven things up?

Who christened the Disney Cruise ships Disney Magic and Disney Wonder?

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Maleficent59
Okay, how about some trivia to liven things up?

Who christened the Disney Cruise ships Disney Magic and Disney Wonder?


I know that Patty Disney, the wife of Walt's nephew Roy Disney, christened the Disney Magic.

[Credit Man]

Actually Mike is a great dancer. Wish I could say the same. One of my first memories of him is leading a very long and rowdy conga line on a cruise. It wouldn't surprise me to see a document dance but I'm guessing our kids would be pretty embarrassed! :earsboy: :eek:

Denise, Good luck to Britanny and with the move!!

[denise5374]

Thank you all for the well wishes!

I enjoy dancing and embarassing my kids, Brittany moreso than Collin. Its fun when she gets "that look" on her face and says "My parents are so embarassing"...I try to tell her that we are actually "cool" but it doesn't sink in!!!!! I love to dance I just don't do it very well!! (think Elaine on SeinfeldLOL)

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

I believe the Wonder was christened by Tinkerbell.

[Maleficent59]

Yes, Patricia Disney (aka Mrs. Roy E Disney) christened the Magic and Tinker Bell christened the Wonder.

In front of Cinderella's castle is a statue of Walt Disney & Mickey Mouse holding hands. What is this statue called?

(and feel free to post other trivia questions)! :D

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Maleficent59
Yes, Patricia Disney (aka Mrs. Roy E Disney) christened the Magic and Tinker Bell christened the Wonder.

In front of Cinderella's castle is a statue of Walt Disney & Mickey Mouse holding hands. What is this statue called?

(and feel free to post other trivia questions)! :D



The statue is called "Partners"

[Maleficent59]

Okay, a little harder:

Where did Walt Disney conceive the idea of the mouse?

[cogdebby]

Hi everyone,

My name is Debby and I have been trying to get in to say hi to everyone for over a week now. First my password kept disappearing and then I was not given permission to post anywhere. Webmaster Penny found something "odd" on her end and fixed me so here I am. I was beginning to feel unwanted.

My daughter (10 yrs) and I will be going on the August 21st cruise with all of you. I have been lurking for a couple weeks and have been so impressed with how nice and fun you all sound. I live in So. Cal about 30 miles north of DL (I am still trying to learn the secret code) and this will be our first Disney cruise. I can't wait I need a vacation especially after trying so hard to get into this site. I wanted to thank Andy for replying to my frantic email and connecting me with Penny and also introducing me to Sarah who has kindly had her daughter reach out to my very shy daughter. Again what awesome people. I am looking forward to meeting you all even if I am a newcomer.

Hi everyone!:earseek:

[Verandah Man]

Hi Debby,

I'm happy to see that you were finally able to make your first post here on our 8-21-04 San Juan Sojourners Cruise thread!!!

I had a feeling Penny would be able to help you.

In a few more days it will be August 1st, then we can sail we sail away THIS month!!!!!! Doesn't that sound good!!!!!!!



Sarah,

I know Walt's first idea for a character was a rabbit, not a mouse. When he decided on a mouse he first named him Mortimor(sp), but Walt's wife Lilly didn't care for that name and she is the one that suggested that Walt call the mouse MICKEY, and the rest they say is Disney history!!!

[Credit Man]

Good morning, all! So much to get caught up on.
Good luck, Brittany! I hope the weather clears for your game. Calling for storms again this afternoon.
Hi, Debby! Welcome aboard. Glad you will be joining us.
As for the trivia, I think Walt got the idea for a mouse on a train trip back home from NY, where he was told he had lost the rights to his first character, Oswald the rabbit.

[jweiss]

Hi Debby.....Yeah, another Californian!!! I'll be traveling with my three girls (actually, my two, ages 13 and 6 months, and my 12 yo niece).

Andy.......We LOVE the shirts!!! Emilie's is absolutely adorable..... Can I get one for each day in a different color!?!?!?!? When the shirts arrived on Friday, Chelsea got the mail and came running in.... "We got something from the Walters, we got something from the Walters....our shirts are here!!!!" She knows your address label already, and is in awe or how you make all these cool things!!!

One question.......A while ago there was some discussion about hotels with beaches/pools in San Juan that allow day use. How do we find out about these, the rates, what they offer, etc. Some one had posted a link of San Juan activites, but I couldn't find the day use hotels.... I think this is what we're gonna want to do......relax by a BIG pool.....etc.... THANKS!!!!!

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Welcome Debby!

Andy and Mike - You guys are up way to early and you beat me to the trivia questions.

Here's another one.

Walt made a cartoon that won an Academy Award (the first cartoon to ever win an Acadamy Award) What was the name of the cartoon?

[jweiss]

When Walt was a young boy (around 10, I think) he found a mouse in a field in the snow. He took it home and it became his pet. He even took it to school, to work. The idea of the mouse goes back to this, his first pet. Can't remember the rest, but we have it in a book at home.....Chelsea did a report on it for school last year.....

[Verandah Man]

It's a curse, I get up every morning between 5 and 6. It's usually a lot closer to 5 than 6, and I don't even have to leave for work until 7:30. Speaking of work, my lunchtime is coming to a close and I have to get moving.

Our docs are on the UPS truck, and will be delivered this afternoon!!! :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Andy,

My family and I would also like t-shirts in different colors. When can I put my order in? :laughing:

[Maleficent59]

Where did Walt Disney conceive the idea of the mouse?
On a train bound for L.A. from New York

Walt made a cartoon that won an Academy Award (the first cartoon to ever win an Acadamy Award) What was the name of the cartoon?

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs won an honorary Academy Award in 1939 for significant screen innovation.

Okay, how much did Snow White cost to produce?

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Here's a hint.
The cartoon that won an Academy Award was made in the early thirties.

Snow White cost approx. one million four hundred thousand.

How about Pinocchio, know how much that cost?

[Maleficent59]

Best Short Subject, Cartoons: 1932 Flowers and Trees

Snow White cost: $1.499M. The amazing thing is that this was during the Depression! Yowzas!

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

That is amazing. He used the profits to build a new studio in Burbank.

It's even more amazing that he even made a profit considering what it cost to see the movie.

Anyone know what it cost to see Snow White?

[Verandah Man]

Our docs just arrived and we have been upgraded from cabin 2118 to 7038!!! Hazel called me on my cell phone as soon as the docs arrived. Luckily, I was working in the area, so I stopped by the house, and found out about the upgrade!!!



My family and I would also like t-shirts in different colors. When can I put my order in?

Just send me an e-mail and I should still have time to make some more t-shirts for you. With the transfers I use, I can only put these on lighter pastel color t-shirts.

Gotta go back to work.

[Credit Man]

Congratulations on the upgrade, Andy. You deserve it!!!

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Congratulations Andy on your upgrade. Knowone deserves it more than you. I'm so happy for you guys. :thewave:

[lalapodip]

Congrats on the upgrade, Andy!! :sunny:

[Reignman]

Congrats on the upgrade Andy, we will look for you on Deck 7.

Sean

[yayasi]

CONGRATULATIONS Andy!!!

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

We are still waiting for our doc. :(

Glad to here a lot of you guys have received your doc. :D

Can't wait only 23 days left :wave2:

[denise5374]

Congrats on the upgarde Andy...You truly deserve it!!!

We made settlement this morning and I am a proud homeowner once again. Everything went well...now just have to move all the stuff!

Brittany is over at the fiel as I speak....warming up for tonights game.

Debby...Welcome to the San Juan Sojourners! My dd is 11, your DD will have lots of friends on this cruise.

You guys are really good with the trivia I couldn't answer any of the questions...UGH!

And...still no docs for us....:sad:

[gec117]

That is so wonderful Andy. I am so excited for you.
Gayle

[goingbacksoon]

Debbie (Disney/Cheer Mom) -

Tim tells us our docs are in the mail his direction from DCL Monday, then on to us shortly after. Hopefully yours are on the way too.

Congrats on the upgrade Andy!! Hopefully we could all be so lucky!

Alan

[goingbacksoon]

By the way, how many Californians does that make now? I've lost count, we have so much representation now :jester:

Alan

[Hygiene99]

Congrats on the UpGrade ANDY ...
Well Deserved We cant have our Verandah Man in a cat 9
Now Can We... LOL

Thank U .... D.A.I.D. :sunny:


And SNB



Peter

[Maleficent59]

Congrats on the upgrade VM! Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!

I actually didn't know the cost of movies in 1937 (so I looked it up). In 1936, the average price of a movie ticket was $0.25 while in 1939 it was $0.23. However, Snow White received only about half of its gross earnings during its initial release. The rest of its earnings came from re-releases in the past couple of decades.

I knew Pinocchio cost >$2M to make, but couldn't recall the "exact" amount which is $2.3M (since I was in the research mode for movie prices).

Congrats on making settlement Denise! Exciting news! Wish Brittany well from us!

Okay Denise, here are a couple for you: What year was Sleeping Beauty released? Who is the villain? (just look at my DIS name)
;)

[Shygirl]

Congrats Andy on the upgrade. Looks like we are going to be on the same floor.

[disney3144]

Congratulations Andy & family. Looks like Tinkerbell threw some pixie dust your way. You really deserve it. Afterall, Verandaman has to have a veranda...doesn't he??;)

Jennifer

[goingbacksoon]

Docs are with the TA, and soon to be on to us! Can't wait!!
:hyper: :bounce:

Alan

[Verandah Man]

It seems to make the cruise more real when you have those docs in hand!!! ::yes::

[Credit Man]

Congratulations on your closing, Denise! Good luck with the move.
How did Brittany's team do?

[denise5374]

Brittany's team didn't do so well last night....aftertwo lightning delays and a rain delay the game was 3 1/2 hours long they lost 18-8...so we play again tonight at 6. Another chance if they win tonight they still go to states!

As for the trivia, her name was Maleficient and it was realeased in 1937. Am I righht? Huh? Huh???

[Maleficent59]

Denise, close! Check my DIS name again!

[Reignman]

:bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce:
Doing the document dance. Docs came yesterday. Whoo Hoo!!

:jester:

[denise5374]

Did I spell it wrong?? Maleficent??

Reignma...Congrats on the DOCS!! Ithink I am the last one...I called my TA today to see what was going on.....

[Verandah Man]

I think Sarah is referring to the 59 in her user name. As in the year 1959.

[yayasi]

:Pinkbounc :bounce: RECEIVED OUR DOC YESTERDAY! :Pinkbounc :bounce:
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce::Pinkbounc :bounce:

[Verandah Man]

Congrats on all those receiving their docs!!!

[cogdebby]

Hi everyone,

Andy,

My daughter received her postcard from Mickey today and she was thrilled. She told me that it made her feel special. I don't know the last time that she has said that to me. Thanks from the bottom of my heart and also thanks to however you asked to send the email. It is so touching that a complete stranger to us went out of their way to do something so special and meaningful.

Congrats on your room upgrade for all you do for other people and for Disney I think they should give you the Royal Suite "with verandah". At least you get my vote.

I changed rooms so that I could have a regular verandah and not a navigator's verandah. I hope that was the right decision so we have moved from the 7th floor to the 6th floor. Was that a good decision?

Thanks to everyone for making me feel welcome. I don't have docs either.

Debby:fish:

[Verandah Man]

I guess it all comes down to personal choice. Some people like the Navigator's Verandah because it helps to block the wind when we are out at sea. I like the regular verandah, because I like the openess when sitting on the chair, or even looking out from the cabin.

Well fellow San Juan Sojourners, we are now down to the last three weeks until we sail away, and just two weeks until my family heads to the Sunshine State!!! I am so glad we decided to fly instead of making that long drive. See you all very soon!!!

[Shygirl]

I can't beleive how close it is getting. I think i will start packing. Everytime i go shopping i keep getting things for the cruise. I need to quit shopping.

The boys are all set for formal nights.

Hope you all have a nice weekend.

I can't beleive it is Friday already. Before you or i know it, it will be the friday to leave. :Pinkbounc :wave2:

[blmikejr1829]

Been hang out here lurking for a while now.
Will also be on the august 21 cruise.
3 adults 1 sister 13
Second dcl cruise first on magic. 4 day wonder last sept.

Found out something cool while i was check out the dcl web site. There was a table for our cruise and it listed the ST. Thomas all aboard time as 7:30p.m instead of 5:30pm as the reservation says.
Here is the link to see for yourself.
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/disneycruiseline/ratesanddates/itineraries/itinerariesindex?id=SpecialSevenNightCruiseE1Carib beanItin

[steveandtonya]

Andy, Congrats on your upgrade. That is a nice bump up. We were in 7001 in January and loved the location. Just be careful because it is alot farther of a drop if you fall overboard.

;)


Steve

[ifotobonz]

Congrats on your upgrade Andy.

Thank you so much for the Mickey and Minnie postcards that you sent my children. It was amazing what you did and they loved the cards.
I am still shopping for a few more cruise items, took DH suit to the cleaners, picking up the seasick patches etc.
Will be bringing the suitcases out this weekend.

Does anyone know if there is a way to find out what movies are playing during our cruise?

Everyone, keep your fingers crossed for me. We have the flu going around my office and knowing my luck, I will bring it home to my family. Keep your fingers crossed that we don't get it.
Thanks

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by blmikejr1829
Been hang out here lurking for a while now.
Will also be on the august 21 cruise.
3 adults 1 sister 13
Second dcl cruise first on magic. 4 day wonder last sept.

Found out something cool while i was check out the dcl web site. There was a table for our cruise and it listed the ST. Thomas all aboard time as 7:30p.m instead of 5:30pm as the reservation says.
Here is the link to see for yourself.
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/disneycruiseline/ratesanddates/itineraries/itinerariesindex?id=SpecialSevenNightCruiseE1Carib beanItin


Welcome to "The San Juan Sojourners Cruise" blmikerjr1829!!!

[Mulljac]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Disneycrazymom
[B]We will be at the Ron Jon on Fri. Is anyone else there? Maybe we could have a meet there also.

Hi. I'm new to the meets board and yes we will be staying at Ron Jon on Fri. We'll be arriving early afternoon. Hope to meet some of the people from these boards!

[Mulljac]

Originally posted by Maleficent59
As of today, we have 27 DIS "families" sailing with us. Any more lurking out there? :D

Kids, we have kids! There are 38 kiddos 12 and under. Only 4 teenagers in this group?

Andy, help! I can't find my original 'cut and paste' with the brunch group's info. Thanks!


Wait! Wait! You forgot us! There's me, my DH, DD (15) and DS (12). I don't want to be left out. Sorry, I just found the meets boards today. Hope to meet some of you on the cruise.

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Mulljac
Wait! Wait! You forgot us! There's me, my DH, DD (15) and DS (12). I don't want to be left out. Sorry, I just found the meets boards today. Hope to meet some of you on the cruise.


We have a DD 14, is your DD going to be joining in with the teens at The Stack? Our DD did a few things with the teens last year, but not knowing anyone made it a bit difficult on her.

[Mulljac]

Originally posted by Verandah Man
We have a DD 14, is your DD going to be joining in with the teens at The Stack? Our DD did a few things with the teens last year, but not knowing anyone made it a bit difficult on her.


Yes she will. Her name is Noelle. She's nervous again about meeting new friends. She joined the teens two years ago on our last cruise and had a blast. We hardly saw her the whole trip except for breakfast and dinner. Never came home till 2 am every night. I don't know why she is nervous about making friends again. Maybe she can hook up with your daughter.

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Mulljac
Yes she will. Her name is Noelle. She's nervous again about meeting new friends. She joined the teens two years ago on our last cruise and had a blast. We hardly saw her the whole trip except for breakfast and dinner. Never came home till 2 am every night. I don't know why she is nervous about making friends again. Maybe she can hook up with your daughter.


Our DD Angelina is the same way. The few things that Angelina did with the teens last year, she really enjoyed, I will tell her about Noelle being on the cruise.

BTW, thanks for sending the info for our cruise list, I will be working on that this morning.

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Welcome Mulljac!

I sent you a PM.

[Shygirl]

blmikerjr1829,

i looked on my docs and it says the we depart @ 5:30. Just letting you know.

Welcome all you new comers.

Well I am off to Long Beach for the weekend.

You all have a great weekend:) :wave2:

[denise5374]

welcome to the newcomers! Glad to have you aboard!Brittanys team won the PA Girls Softball 11 Year Old Section 5 Tournament and they are headed to the State Championships on Aug 7! Another one week double elimination tournament!

I talked to my TA yesterday she has our docs and will be overnighting them on Mon so should have them Tuesday! I will then do Mike's(credit man) doc dance....

Mulljac...I have a dd that is 11 turing 12 in Oct.....hmmm...could be trouble........:rolleyes1

Spent my day painting the new house..Thankfully this house has central air as it was WAY HOT and HUMID here today...my poor DH was moving the stuff.....Glad I was inside.

Less than 3 weeks now!!!!:Pinkbounc :bounce: :teeth: :wave:

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Way to go Brittany!!!! :cheer2:

Denise, are we the last two people that didn't get their docs?

[goingbacksoon]

Originally posted by Disney/Cheer Mom

Denise, are we the last two people that didn't get their docs?

Us too, although they were sent by priority on Friday. So we'll either be dancing Monday or Tuesday with Denise. Finally!

Alan

[Verandah Man]

Today is August 1, 2004

"We Will Be Cruising This Month!!!!!"

[dannyb]

Originally posted by blmikejr1829
.

Found out something cool while i was check out the dcl web site. There was a table for our cruise and it listed the ST. Thomas all aboard time as 7:30p.m instead of 5:30pm as the reservation says.
Here is the link to see for yourself.
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/disneycruiseline/ratesanddates/itineraries/itinerariesindex?id=SpecialSevenNightCruiseE1Carib beanItin

I noticed that discrepancy, too. The itinerary that came with the ship's docs listed the 5:30 departure. I'm assuming that controls. These itineraries are all subject ot change. On our last cruise, they switched the order of two of the ports that we were stopping at. I sent an e-mail from on-board to a private tour guide that we had booked in Grenada to let him know we were coming a day later than anticipated, and we really didn't know what to expect when we arrived, but he had gotten the message.

Does anyone think they know how long we're really in port in St. Thomas?

Dan

[buzzdad100]

Originally posted by Mulljac
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Disneycrazymom
[B]We will be at the Ron Jon on Fri. Is anyone else there? Maybe we could have a meet there also.

Hi. I'm new to the meets board and yes we will be staying at Ron Jon on Fri. We'll be arriving early afternoon. Hope to meet some of the people from these boards!

I sent you a PM about Ron Jon that week.

[Credit Man]

Welcome to all of our new cruisers! Congrats, Brittany!!!
Yes, August is finally here.
Have a great day.

[denise5374]

OK..I am still a little confused about something........Since our first port is St. Thomas which is a US territory do we still have to go through immigration that morning? I am thinkiing that we don't because we haven't been to a non-US port. Is this correct?

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by denise5374
OK..I am still a little confused about something........Since our first port is St. Thomas which is a US territory do we still have to go through immigration that morning? I am thinkiing that we don't because we haven't been to a non-US port. Is this correct?


You are correct, we will NOT have to go through immigration at St. Thomas on this cruise!!!

My girls are happy, as that means no early wake up call that morning from ME!!! LOL!!!

[denise5374]

OK...Thanks Andy for the confirmation.

Also, I check on the website for Cruise ship schedules and it says we are scheduled to dock at WICO (Havensight) leaving at 4:45pm. So I guess that answers that question!

[goingbacksoon]

Originally posted by Verandah Man
You are correct, we will NOT have to go through immigration at St. Thomas on this cruise!!!

My girls are happy, as that means no early wake up call that morning from ME!!! LOL!!!

Actually, I'm still wondering about that myself. Since we are not on an U.S. flagged boat, we are technically in the Bahamas on the Magic right, at least according to it's registry? In which case, we'd go through customs returning to a U.S. port. Otherwise, wouldn't that mean we'd only have one round of customs on sad day, i.e., debarkation?

I think I'm going to send off am email to DCL... I know, nit-picking :crazy:

Alan

[denise5374]

Actually I thouight it was the ports that you visit not the registraion of the ship. The immigration is when you leave the US port and visit a non-US port. On the 4-day cruise you do immigration once when you return to the US from the Bahamas, but since both of the ports are US we would only do immigration when we return from Castaway Cay which is in the Bahamas.

HUH???Was that really confyusing???

[Disneycrazymom]

We are home from the lake and found our DOCs waiting for us!!!!! I am definiately up for a meet by the pool at the Ron Jon. We plan to spend the afternoon swimming. How about around 6? Anyone else? :teeth:

Congrats on the upgrade Varanda Man! Couldn't have happened to a more deserving or nicer guy! We are right down the hall in 7608.

I feel like I have so much to do now to get ready and DH wants to head back to the lake for the next 2 weekends.:eek: I better get off here and get busy!

Can't wait to see everyone!

[goingbacksoon]

Finally got the docs! Now I can do the doc dance!!

:jumping1: :cool1:

Okay, so hopefully no one sees me dancing in Rockin' Bar D.

Alan

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Still no docs here. :sad1:

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Disney/Cheer Mom
Still no docs here. :sad1:


Debbie,

Have you called DCL to see if they have been sent out? Ours were sent out by UPS and DCL gave us a tracking number to follow them from Florida to our home.

[denise5374]

Hey Where is everyone? Are we all packing already?

This board has been very quiet considering we are leaving in 17 days?

So what going on?:scratchin

[Verandah Man]

No packing here until next week. We have to wait until DW gets the laundry done over this coming weekend, then we can start getting our clothes together. We leave 10 days from Wednesday!!!

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

[gec117]

I couldn't think that far in advance what to pack - I probably wont pack until the day before - I have been stocking up on disposable cameras for the trip.

I just keep thinking about what it will be like to plant myself in a deck chair with a banana daquiri in my hand.

Gayle

[goingbacksoon]

Originally posted by gec117
I couldn't think that far in advance what to pack - I probably wont pack until the day before - I have been stocking up on disposable cameras for the trip.

Gayle

I'm with you, I think we'll have the laundry and all that stuff done the night before. I started a cruise box with all the extra tolietries and stuff we need to pack. So far it contains two items and a list of about 50 others to place inside, lol. :p

I'm sure we'll all be bubbling with anticipation come a week from now Denise. We just watched the DVD again tonight, looking forward to all the stuff we didn't get to/weren't able to try on the Wonder.

Alan

edited to add: Oh and DCL hasn't responded to my question about customs yet. Maybe they don't know either! :confused:

[Credit Man]

Vicki and the kids are in Oklahoma visiting family. They return on the 15th. Then 3 frantic days of getting everything ready, as we leave for Fl. on the 19th.
I'm glad I will be working.

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Credit Man
Vicki and the kids are in Oklahoma visiting family. They return on the 15th. Then 3 frantic days of getting everything ready, as we leave for Fl. on the 19th.
I'm glad I will be working.


Good Morning Mike,

I am getting so pumped for this vacation, we leave 10 days from today, I'm getting my "Single Digit Dance" shoes ready!!! I can't believe it is actually this close already, I can't wait!!!

:wave2:

[lalapodip]

We'll be packing up this weekend - we leave next Saturday, August 14! Can't believe it's so close now! :sunny:

[dannyb]

I can't even believe that people are packing already. We'll be up late the night before, as usual, I suspect. But, you all may have inspired me to see if we can't get much of it done at least the weekend before we leave.

I just ordered tickets for Kennedy Space Center, which we'll go to on 8/20, and DQ, which we'll go to on 8/28 before catching a late afternoon plane home. DW and I had voted for SeaWorld (which we've never been to), but we let the kids make the pick.
DW was quite insistent on KSC, though - - she's wanted to do that the past several trips and it never quite worked out.

Anyone else doing KSC the day before the cruise?

[denise5374]

I will probably be packing the morning we leave, since we are still in the process of moving and all of our bedroom furniture and clothes will not be moved until the 14th so this could be exciting!! SO we will be packing and unpacking at the same time!
Never said I had good timing!!!

We did KSC after our 2002 DCL, spent the afternoon there, it was pretty interesting, I loved the IMAX-type film they had...the food was expensive.

We are going to Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville the Saturday we disembarkl for lunch before we head to the train station. Being a huge Buffet fan, I can't wait!!!

The day before we cruise you will be able to find me at the Radisson pool!!

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Finally, Finally, Finally, Got the docs!!! :cheer2:

Mike, can you teach me the dance now?

[Credit Man]

Congratulations, Debbie!! The dance is easy, just follow my lead.

[denise5374]

Congrat Debbie!! I will let Mike show you the dance!!!!

I just sent an email to my TA to find out where my docs are...she was supposed to send them overnight on MOnday.......:confused:

[dannyb]

Originally posted by denise5374
I will probably be packing the morning we leave, since we are still in the process of moving and all of our bedroom furniture and clothes will not be moved until the 14th so this could be exciting!! SO we will be packing and unpacking at the same time!
Never said I had good timing!!!

We did KSC after our 2002 DCL, spent the afternoon there, it was pretty interesting, I loved the IMAX-type film they had...the food was expensive.

We are going to Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville the Saturday we disembarkl for lunch before we head to the train station. Being a huge Buffet fan, I can't wait!!!

The day before we cruise you will be able to find me at the Radisson pool!!

we'll see you at that pool in the late afternoon! I've been to Jimmy Buffets, and you'll have a great time there.

Dan

[Mulljac]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Disneycrazymom
[B]We are home from the lake and found our DOCs waiting for us!!!!! I am definiately up for a meet by the pool at the Ron Jon. We plan to spend the afternoon swimming. How about around 6? Anyone else? :teeth:

Hi Angie,
Maybe we'll meet you at the pool. We don't know our exact plans for the day but I'm sure we'll be down by the pool at some time during the day. I'll try to find you.

[denise5374]

WOO HOO GOT OUR DOCS

about 15 minutes ago the DHL guy dropped them off!!! I almost hugged him!!!

My TA even sent AUtogoraph books for the kids!!!

Now I am doing the Doc dance and my co-workers think I am NUTS!!!:cool1: :jumping1:

[Mulljac]

Originally posted by Disneycrazymom
Has anyone looked into a tour in San Juan not sponsered by the ship? I found a good site today and discovered a tour that does the Rainforest and Luquillo Beach. It looks good as we really wanted to do both and DD4 is too young to do the Rainforest with swimming from Disney. Does anyone know how far Luquillo Beach is from the dock? I am thinking about taking a cab? Anyone know the area at all? Thanks

Angie, could you give me the address for this site. We also want to do the Rainforest but not with Disney. We were going to just take a cab there and back but I have no idea how much a cab would cost. Please send me any info you have. Thanks

[Mulljac]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Disney/Cheer Mom
[B]My husband and son will both be in a tux.

My family and I are going to try SNUBA on St. Thomas. Has anyone ever done this? It sounds like alot of fun.

Hey Debbie,
Can tell what exactly SNUBA is? I haven't seen any info on this. And how much is it?
Thanks

[DuncanLL]

Hi everyone.

We have been down here in Hatteras, NC this week on our annual family vacation. Boy, did we get an extra surprise this year. Hurricane Alex, which quickly and unexpectedly strengthened off the coast clipped the Outer Banks yesterday - right over us! It was a Category 2 storm and did some moderate damage. Phones and electric were out. Our house is 25 yards from the ocean and shook like we were in an earthquake from the wind which gusted to 120 mph. Our cars were flooded in the driveway. The water rose so fast...

We're figuring that since we experienced a hurricane on this trip, we should be spared another on the cruise!

We haven't gone out fishing yet since a lot of the boats and marinas suffered a lot of damage. No one expected the storm to be as devastating as it was. That's why we weren't even evacuated. There is still a lot of flooding, but it's starting to recede.

We'll talk to you all later!!!

Linda

[denise5374]

Linda and family,

What an ordeal to endure...Hope you are all OK.

My next door neighbors are also down in the Outer Banks somwhere this week. Hope they are OK as well.

Denise

[Shygirl]

Just got back from shopping. Got another outfit for dinner. I will start packing next week, when we get out suit cases.

I can't beleive that it is coming so soon.

I will miss the meeting at Ron Johns as we are flying in on Saturday Morning. My DH has to work up until we go. Late install at Microsoft. Good thing I scheduled a late flight for us, as he will proably be done right before we have to leave for the airport.

He is going to need this vacation. I am so glad that we can take it. :cool:

[Reignman]

Shygirl:

Are you and your family on the Alaska red eye flight on Fri. night? :o We are leaving SeaTac on that bad boy as well. Let me know and we will look for you.

Sean

[lalapodip]

Hey Linda, glad to hear that you survived Hurricane Alex!! :) And I believe that is IT for hurricanes....we don't want to hear that word from 8/21 through 8/28 :sunny:

[dannyb]

Originally posted by Mulljac
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Disney/Cheer Mom
[B]My husband and son will both be in a tux.

My family and I are going to try SNUBA on St. Thomas. Has anyone ever done this? It sounds like alot of fun.

Hey Debbie,
Can tell what exactly SNUBA is? I haven't seen any info on this. And how much is it?
Thanks

I've read about this but never done it. The word Snuba is a combination of snorkeling and scuba. It is easier to do than either one of them. You breathe through a hose that goes to an air tank that floats above you on the surface . That way, you can dive down a little ways (although not as far as w/ scuba). You also don't have to worry about the dangers of breathing compressed air at depth (for those not familiiar w/ it, there is a danger w/ scuba diving that your lungs can burst like a balloon if you hold your breath while surfacing - - but that is not a problem with SNUBA.

Another neat thing to look into for those still considering what to do in St. Thomas is those BOB scooters - you ride underwater on motorized scooters that have a hood. There is an air bubble, fed by an airtank attached to the scooter, and your head goes up in there. Typically, you will have scuba divers around you in case anything goes wrong. I've heard real good reports about these, and they are a good way for those w/out scuba training to get down close to the reef.

I'm certified to dive, but I usually don't bother in the Eastern Caribbean - - the real good diving is Western.

Dan

[Shygirl]

REIGNMAN,

We are flying Continental 11:30 Friday. If you see me just say hi, since i wont know what you look like. :)

[Mulljac]

Originally posted by dannyb
I've read about this but never done it. The word Snuba is a combination of snorkeling and scuba. It is easier to do than either one of them. You breathe through a hose that goes to an air tank that floats above you on the surface . That way, you can dive down a little ways (although not as far as w/ scuba). You also don't have to worry about the dangers of breathing compressed air at depth (for those not familiiar w/ it, there is a danger w/ scuba diving that your lungs can burst like a balloon if you hold your breath while surfacing - - but that is not a problem with SNUBA.

Another neat thing to look into for those still considering what to do in St. Thomas is those BOB scooters - you ride underwater on motorized scooters that have a hood. There is an air bubble, fed by an airtank attached to the scooter, and your head goes up in there. Typically, you will have scuba divers around you in case anything goes wrong. I've heard real good reports about these, and they are a good way for those w/out scuba training to get down close to the reef.

I'm certified to dive, but I usually don't bother in the Eastern Caribbean - - the real good diving is Western.

Dan
Thanks for the info Dan. Sounds real interesting. Maybe someday I will try it.

[Disneycrazymom]

The San Juan site is:

www.travelandsports.com/san.htm#to

I hope we get to see you at the hotel, we'll be the ones with the kids that won't leave the pool!;)

Linda, I am glad your ok, that will be a family reunion to remember.

[Verandah Man]

O.K., I can't help myself, I'm doing the "Single Digit Dance" until I leave for vacation. I know there are others on this thread who would like to join me, "Let's get this thread jumping!!!"



:rockband: :jumping1: :thewave: :cheer2: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :yo-yo: :hyper: :teeth: :jumping3: :jumping2: :jumping4: :hyper2:

[dannyb]

boogie down, VM!

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

[Credit Man]

Not quite single digits for us yet:( but I will be happy to join you in a dance, VM.:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[denise5374]

OOHHH Yeah.....Not quite single for us bit I will dance!!! (please no laughing):jumping1: :cool1: :jumping3: :jumping2: :jumping4:

2 weeks from Today we will be starting our drive to Virginia to get on the Train!!!

:teeth: :teeth: :hyper: :hyper: :teeth: :teeth: :hyper: :hyper:

[Shygirl]

i'll join the dance. Not single digets yet but close :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :boat:

[Shygirl]

:jumping1:

:thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave:

[goingbacksoon]

:Pinkbounc :bounce:

Theme from Saturday night fever: "Well, you can tell by the way I move...."

Maybe we'll save that for 70s night.. :crazy:

By the way, with everyone staying near the port, is there anyone staying near MCO with us? Maybe we could have a meet at the MCO Marriott, lol

Alan

[yayasi]

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

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

:jumping3: :jumping3: :cool1: :jumping3: :cool1:

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

[Verandah Man]

Now, that's what I call A-C-T-I-O-N!!!!!


I feel the earth, move, under my feet!!!


:bounce: :Pinkbounc :hyper: :wave2: :jumping1: :jumping2: :jumping4: :jumping3: :cool1: :rotfl: :cheer2: :thewave: :rockband:

[gec117]

I feel the sky tumbling down a tumbling down



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

[Colestat]

I'll Join the single digit dance!!!!! We leave next Friday!!!!! Can't Wait!!!!! :jumping1: :rockband: :thewave::jumping1:

[ifotobonz]

Not in the single digits yet either, but still happy!

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :earsgirl: :earsgirl: :earsgirl: :earsboy: :earsboy: :earsboy: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce:

Anyone staying at MCO Hyatt?

[Credit Man]

Two weeks till the cruise!!
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Credit Man
Two weeks till the cruise!!
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:



It's getting closer with each passing day!!!

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

[denise5374]

Yippee!!! Yiippee!!!! Yippee!!!!:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:


ifotobonz - We're staying at the Hyatt. We'll get in on Friday at 4:35pm

[Shygirl]

Let the packing begin.


:thewave: :thewave:
:thewave: :thewave:

[Mulljac]

I would just like to say "Thank you Mickey, wherever you are" for the cute postcard I received in the mail today. To all of the San Juan Sojourners, start packing!!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[jweiss]

We got a postcard from Mickey today too!!! What a wonderful surprise!!! The whole neighborhood hears when we get these postcards. Boy, that Mickey sure is a swell guy. And that Andy is an Angel!!!!

I have one question thought.....the postcard said something about PACKING!!!! He's got the wrong address if he thinks I'm THAT organized!!!

[dannyb]

2 Weeks to Cast-Off!!! :tongue:

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by dannyb
2 Weeks to Cast-Off!!! :tongue:


And, it won't get here a minute to soon for me!!!!!

[Shygirl]

i started my packing and i need to get a new suit case. I forgot the one we used last time was on its last leg. We are so excited.

Does anyone have any ideas for autograph book for my boys? I found the perfect scrapbook.

It is raining here today, we can't wait for tropical. Even if it rains it is very nice compared to our cold rain.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Shygirl
i started my packing and i need to get a new suit case. I forgot the one we used last time was on its last leg. We are so excited.

Does anyone have any ideas for autograph book for my boys? I found the perfect scrapbook.

It is raining here today, we can't wait for tropical. Even if it rains it is very nice compared to our cold rain.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo


We are on our way to the store to get a new garment bag. The old garment bag gave up the ghost. Later today, we will start to get our dress clothes together and get them packed. This time next week, I will be biting my fingernails, waiting to go to the airport. LOL!!!

:hyper: ::yes:: :hyper:

[Shygirl]

How do I get a REAS package for Palo? I keep reading about them.:wave2:

[Credit Man]

The Magic is making it's last Eastern run before it is OUR TURN to cruise.
As far as REAS package, I believe your travel agent has to book it for you. The current price is $299.

[Credit Man]

D'oh!! I forgot to say thanks for the postcard, Mickey. I sure can't wait to see you!!!

[dannyb]

Originally posted by Shygirl
How do I get a REAS package for Palo? I keep reading about them.:wave2:

What is an REAS package? :confused3

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by dannyb
What is an REAS package? :confused3


Click here to find out what a REAS (http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/disneycruiseline/ratesanddates/specialoffers/specialofferindex?id=RomanticEscapeSpecialOffer) is.

[Disneycrazymom]

Thanks Mickey for the post card!!! We are also going to pack our dress clothes today!!!YEA!!!!!!!:teeth:

[gec117]

Love the postcard - thanks so much.
See ya in 2 weeks:earsgirl: :wave:

[dannyb]

Originally posted by Verandah Man
Click here to find out what a REAS (http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/disneycruiseline/ratesanddates/specialoffers/specialofferindex?id=RomanticEscapeSpecialOffer) is.

looks very nice :hug:

perhaps some cruise w/out the kids in the cabin. ;) :crowded:

[Verandah Man]

Well, we have all of our dress clothes ready to go, they are all hanging up in the garment bag. We are now working on getting our t-shirts and shorts together, but they won't get packed until later in the week. Our upcoming vacation seems more real now!!!

:hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

[Shygirl]

Thanks for the info on the REAS. Maybe next trip with out the kids. Oh well.

Got our Mickey postcard today. Thank you so much. The boys are not here today to see it but I know they will love it.

:sunny:

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

My DD came running in the house this afternoon yelling "Mom, Mom, look, look, look what we got"
Can anyone guess what she had in her hand? Yep, it was a postcard from Mickey telling us to start packing. Boy that Mickey sure is great, isn't he? Sending us all postcards to get us even more excited. Can't wait to see him in two weeks! Thanks-again!!

[goingbacksoon]

Getting closer!!! Almost the single digts, and then we fly off! ::yes::

Alan

[ifotobonz]

Disney/Cheer Mom - we will arrive at Hyatt around 2pm. Maybe we can have a small get together like the Ron Jon folks.

Thanks Mickey for the great postcard. I love it as much as the kids do. :earsgirl: :earsboy: :earsgirl:

[denise5374]

We got a postcard from Mickey too! Thank you Mickey!!! See you in two weeks!!!:teeth: :wave2: ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[yayasi]

:earsboy: Thanks for the post card Mickey:earsboy:

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

[Reignman]

Thanks for the card, Mickey!! I have a short trip to CA this weekend and then can start packing come next Monday:tongue:

AJ and Kayla can't wait to board the ship and get the cruise going.
:earsgirl: :earsboy:

[DuncanLL]

I just saw this post from someone on the Magic this week. Looks like we may be getting a new Castaway Club gift...

"The CC gift is a very nice navy blue blanket that shows the new Carribean islands and says something like "2004 Inaugaral Cruise". "

This person is posting on the 10/2/2004 Cruise Meet thread so it's a little off the beaten path. I posted that we'd love to hear what's new for the San Juan itinerary. Hopefully they'll keep posting...

We're back from our Hurricane adventure in Cape Hatteras! Time to catch up on work so we can get on our way again next week.

The kids were thrilled to find a postcard from Mickey in our mail pile when we got home!

Linda

[disaddiction828]

Why would we get it as ours if the one we are going on is not an ingural cruise? They could be getting it because its the first cruise ot go to San Juan

[denise5374]

Update on Brittanys softball team:

They lost the first game 13-6, so they played again last night and won 18-6. So they play again tonight. There are 4 teams left. Win tonight, play tomorrow, win tomorrow play Thursday. lose tonight or tomorrow, DONE!

Very happy for them. my Dh and I are sommuting 2 hours each way because we both have to work so this is going to be an exhausting couple of days.

Well worth it to see the girls so happy and playing well!!:cheer2: :cheer2:

[Verandah Man]

We'll be cheering for Brittany's team!!!

[Shygirl]

Good luck britney.

Well 10 days. We are so excited. Last night I couldn't sleep so I finished my book "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas" by James Patterson. Good book. :) I filled out some of the paperwork for the cruise.

I also have one of my son's packed.

:smooth:

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

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Goooo Brittany!!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Shygirl - I have "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas" sitting on my night stand. I was going to start it the other day but chose another book because I know I will cry when I read it. The only problem was that I read " The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold and I cried though the whole book anyway. Have you read this book? Very good. I'm going to start "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas" tonight.

We are going on a cruise next week. Who likes the way that sounds??? I do, I do!!!!!! :Pinkbounc

[Credit Man]

Good luck Brittany!! Boy, that big trophy is going to be hard to pack.:)

[Credit Man]

If you like Suzanne's Diary you will also enjoy Patterson's latest, "Sam's Letters to Jennifer".

[denise5374]

I read "The Lovely Bones" and "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas" and cried through both. Not exactly "light" summer reading but they were both very good books. Right now I have a whole collections of old Danielle Steel books my aunt gave me that I will attempt to read on vacation. Nice easy reading.........

Thanks for all the "cheering"! She plays at 7:30 tonight. I will let you know tomorrow how they do.

Her cheerleading coach called yeasterday because Brittany wasn't at practice for conditioning. I told her "She has been at 4 night a week softball practice since mid-June" Her coach goes "well, she's well-conditioned then" LOL She will miss this weeks practice and will be there next MOn, Tues, Wed and then off again. Her squad isn't going to be too happy but you can't help the way things work out this way. Who would have thought that the softball season would still be going on in Mid-August???

[denise5374]

Hey Mike....

Today we can do the Single digit dance...she the train leaves on Thursday morning!!!

You put you right foof, put your right foot out, put your left foot in, put your left foot out, do the......oh wait wrong dance!!!
HAHAHAHA Anybody know the single digit dance???

[Shygirl]

Disney/Cheer Mom

I read the lovely bones 2. I loved that one 2 and cried. This book had a happy ending as did Sam's Letter to Jennnifer.

Credit Man

I read "Sam's Letter to Jennifer" before this book and loved it. I got his other books 2 read 2 but not sure when to start them. I also read on this board "angles & deamons" is a good book and i have that 2 read too.

Just would like to read a humorus book not a sad one. Any suggestions???

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Shygirl - Angels & Demons and The DaVinci Code are wonderful. Not sad, not humorus, just really really good. I could NOT put them down.

[disney3144]

Thank you "Mickey" for the postcard. It was a pleasant surprise to find it in my mailbox yesterday.

Jennifer

[Credit Man]

OK everone!! It is time for us all to do the single digit dance!!! It is very similar to the doc dance, except done with a "single digit".

You put your index finger up.
You take your index finger down.
You put your index finger up,
and you shake it all about.
You raise your single digit while you twirl your self around.
That's what it's all about.

[Verandah Man]

:D We are about 90% packed for our Saturday departure!!! Love the dance Mike!!! :D

[lalapodip]

Forgot to say THANKS MICKEY! We loved the postcard!! :sunny:

[Credit Man]

Hey, Andy!
Where did all you countdowns go?

[Credit Man]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/custom/tourism/orl-bizprdisney10081004aug10,1,5016492.story

Interesting article in yesterdays Orlando Sentinel about the Magic calling on San Juan.

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Credit Man
Hey, Andy!
Where did all you countdowns go?


Long story, talk to you on the ship!!!

[Shygirl]

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :jester: :jumping4: :jumping4: :jumping4:

This is my single diget dance on line. ;)

I started the Angles & Demons book. So far interesting. Thanks for the suggestion CreditMan

Have a great day. Im going to get some sum. It is going to be in the mid 80's again.

[Verandah Man]

I know vacation is getting closer, I went to the bank today to get our supply of $2.00 bills and $1.00 bills to have for tips. My DD enjoyed having to $2.00 bills last year to use for tips when she called room service, she thought the $2.00 bills were cool looking.

Only two more days of work, than it's time to fly away. Hopefully, Bonnie and Charlie will not deter our travel plans. The last I heard they were both headed toward the mid-atlantic coast by this weekend. :eek:

[ifotobonz]

oh yeah, oh yeah single digits now!!

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[goingbacksoon]

Andy: Hope your flight down is smooth! Maybe you could give us some kind of a weather update while you're there? Shelby's been worrying we'd have a detour to South Carolina :)

Mike: Interesting article, thanks for sharing. It'll be interesting to see what kind of dances and festivities they'll have for us "front-pagers" :jester:

Went to Sav-on today to stock up on cruise essentials. Looked for Off but West Nile scare has paralyzed Southern California, whose residents have responded by clearing the shelves of repellant of all kinds. Hopefully Target or other store has an ample supply, otherwise we'll be hitting up Eckerd's or some airport shop in Orlando.

Oh and Whoo-hoo, single digits! SO EXCITED!

Alan

[goingbacksoon]

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[goingbacksoon]

sorry hit the submit button more than once :confused:

[Credit Man]

Good morning, all.

One week from today, we will be driving south to meet up with the Autotrain and begining our cruise WDW vacation.

My wish for all of us as we travel between now and our cruise, is blue skies and safe travel. Lets get to the ship safe and sound and ready to party.

Mike

[denise5374]

Single Digit dance!!!!!

Update on Brittany: The game Tuesday night was suspended due to severe storms continued on Wed. afternoon, they won 12-9. Played another game last night st 7:30 lost 11-1. So they are out but finished 3rd in the state!!! We are very proud of them!!

Andy, have a safe trip! See you next Saturday (or Friday at the Radisson)

[Mulljac]

Originally posted by Credit Man
Good morning, all.

One week from today, we will be driving south to meet up with the Autotrain and begining our cruise WDW vacation.

My wish for all of us as we travel between now and our cruise, is blue skies and safe travel. Lets get to the ship safe and sound and ready to party.

Mike

I hear ya, Credit man! Safe travels for all of us. See all of you soon.

[jweiss]

If there are any scrapbookers here who are interested in the 7x7 Creative Memories Disney album, I have a supply and could bring you one. There are also a few other Disney products if any one is in need and doesn't ahve a consultant near by!!!!

[Disneycrazymom]

Safe travel to everyone that is leaving early! Congratulations to Brittany! Wow, 3rd in the state!!:teeth:

[Shygirl]

I wasn't clear where we are meeting. Are we meeting after the safety drill in the Promeade Lounge Deck 3 after the safety drill? If so we will be there.

See ya there.

Good luck to all in your upcoming travels. We are leaving next Friday night and arriving Saturday morning.

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

[Verandah Man]

I wasn't clear where we are meeting. Are we meeting after the safety drill in the Promeade Lounge on Deck 3.


What you stated above is correct.

[DuncanLL]

Here's wishing safe travel for everyone leaving this weekend! We'll see you there...

Andy - Emily went to the carnival tonight and thought she saw Hazel, but was too shy to say "Hello".

Congrats to Brittany for the terrific season!

Looks like it'll be a rainy weekend here with the remnants of Bonnie and Charley!

Linda

[disney3144]

Have a safe trip, to everyone leaving this week. The rest of us will see you all next week.

Jennifer

[Credit Man]

ONE WEEK to go!!! Have a great weekend everyone. My family gets back from Oklahoma on Sunday (weather permitting). Then the serious packing begins.

[lalapodip]

We're leaving tomorrow morning. Safe travels to everyone and see you all one week from tomorrow! We're cruising with Mickey!! :sunny:

[lalapodip]

jweiss - I sent you a PM.

[denise5374]

Yes...I agree...Safe Travels to everyone! See ya next Saturday!!

[Shygirl]

See you all next week. Have fun with your travels.

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :jumping3::jumping3:

:fish: :thewave: :fish:

[goingbacksoon]

Godspeed to those who are off this week!



:space:

I've been wanting to use that one for awhile, this seems as good a time as any.

For the rest of us, one more week to go! :sunny:

Alan

p.s. Finally found some Off