September 4th (2004) Disney Magic Cruise List

[CRSNDSNY]

St. Thomas:
5 Star St. John Snorkel and Beach Adventure

San Juan
Condado Beach Escape - 8:30am

Castaway Cay
Parasailing - 3:30pm -- we're still iffy on this one, but thought we'd get a time slot scheduled.

[paulmc80]

Oh.... we don't exepect to receive the cruise documents until next month sometime. Usually just before that we might receive excursion information and such in regular USPS mail.

The cruise documents you'll received will not contain your dining rotation, unless that has changed lately. It'll just be your cruise information, boarding documents, immigration, onboard charging, and such. Usually, most people don't get their dining rotation until checking in at the port.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Snowwark
Do the documents tell you what your dinner rotation is, or is that something you find out about on boarding? This is our first cruise, and I'm still somewhat confused about the details. :o

Your dining rotation will be noted on your Key to the World Card when you check in at Port.

You can call the Excursions desk as of today to schedule your excursions. Just have your reservation number ready and call 1-877-566-0968.

[CRSNDSNY]

BTW, when I called the dining coordinator today, I tried to get Palo Brunch reservations for Sunday, September 5th and I was only able to secure 10:30am reservations. She said there was a large group in there that day and slots were minimal.

Did anyone else call for their REAS details yet?

[WILDCATMICKEY]

CRSNDSNY,
Glad to hear you called Debbie today, Hope a least got some of the times you wanted for Palos and the Spa.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by WILDCATMICKEY
CRSNDSNY,
Glad to hear you called Debbie today, Hope a least got some of the times you wanted for Palos and the Spa.

For the most part, yes. I'm just relieved to have that planning part out of the way. Just makes me one step closer.

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Just booked our excursion for San Jaun, going to Barcardi Rum Distillery & Old San Jaun City Tour. Should be fun!! Also, found out that the reason we have not received our excursion book is DCL sends all the information to the TA's and the TA's send them out to the travelers. So it appears the TA is holding on to the excursion books. I just hope they don't hold onto al the other documents.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by WILDCATMICKEY
Just booked our excursion for San Jaun, going to Barcardi Rum Distillery & Old San Jaun City Tour. Should be fun!! Also, found out that the reason we have not received our excursion book is DCL sends all the information to the TA's and the TA's send them out to the travelers. So it appears the TA is holding on to the excursion books. I just hope they don't hold onto al the other documents.

I was told that DCL mails our actuals docs directly to us and that they do not go through the TA. Can anyone else confirm this?

[paulmc80]

I have no "inside" information, but can speak for what our experience has been. We have always received our cruise documents directly from DCL. Used to be via FedEx up until just over a year ago and now its via UPS the last time.

I have heard on the board about some people picking up docs from their TA. I think it depends on the TA as to whether you get the docs directly from DCL or from the TA.

[Monstro]

Originally posted by CRSNDSNY
St. Thomas:
5 Star St. John Snorkel and Beach Adventure

San Juan
Condado Beach Escape - 8:30am

Castaway Cay
Parasailing - 3:30pm -- we're still iffy on this one, but thought we'd get a time slot scheduled.

We're parasailing just ahead of you.... 2:30 - 3:15 :D

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Monstro
We're parasailing just ahead of you.... 2:30 - 3:15 :D

neat!

[Monstro]

Where did everyone's counter go?

[ThreeCircles]

All of the signatures are turned off right now while they do some work to the boards.

[Doctor P]

WILDCATMICKEY,

We'll see you on the Rum and Ruins tour in San Juan!!!

[ganurse]

I THINK I AM PERSUADING MY HUSBAND TO GET THE REAS PACKAGE..WOOHOO..THAT WOULD MAKE MY WEEK

[pogopossum]

a question about st. john excursions: on the st. john island tour on bus i see that prices are for 10 and up, and child but no age range, would a three year old be able to go on this tour? i see that all other tours don't have age ranges that include 3 year olds so he won't be able to do those, but we are not sure if he will be fully potty trained by then, if not we won't be able to leave him onboard.

i thought that we could do the hike and i could carry him when needed, but it doesn't look like that's possible.

or is there a tour not through dcl that would get us over to the park and beach to swim on st. john?

[pogopossum]

a question about st. john excursions: on the st. john island tour on bus i see that prices are for 10 and up, and child but no age range, would a three year old be able to go on this tour? i see that all other tours don't have age ranges that include 3 year olds so he won't be able to do those, but we are not sure if he will be fully potty trained by then, if not we won't be able to leave him onboard.

i thought that we could do the hike and i could carry him when needed, but it doesn't look like that's possible.

or is there a tour not through dcl that would get us over to the park and beach to swim on st. john?

[ganurse]

whats the reas number? my husband said we could do it/ do you think its too late?

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by ganurse
whats the reas number? my husband said we could do it/ do you think its too late?

Great news! I'm sure it's not too late.

You need to call your TA or DCL (whomever you booked through) and add it on. Because final payment deadline is already passed, you'll need to pay for it up front with them.

[ganurse]

i thought there was a lady i was supposed to call, debbie perhaps? im sure i can get if off the boards

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by ganurse
i thought there was a lady i was supposed to call, debbie perhaps? im sure i can get if off the boards

She can't help you until you have the package booked and paid for.

[ganurse]

thank.i thought she took the payment..

hope dreamsunlimited can help

[ThreeCircles]

Good morning everyone!

Just got an e-mail confirmation for the "Nature Walk through La Mina Falls" excursion. Has anyone else booked this or thought about it?

Afterwards, I think we'll just explore the city before heading back to the Magic.

[Monstro]

Originally posted by ************
Good morning everyone!

Just got an e-mail confirmation for the "Nature Walk through La Mina Falls" excursion. Has anyone else booked this or thought about it?

Afterwards, I think we'll just explore the city before heading back to the Magic.

Still thinking about that one. My Father-in-Law would not be able to make that trek. I'm considering leaving the group and venturing off on my own.

[ThreeCircles]

Originally posted by Monstro
Still thinking about that one. My Father-in-Law would not be able to make that trek. I'm considering leaving the group and venturing off on my own.

Well, you won't be "alone" Monstro but with friends from the DIS! ::yes::

[Monstro]

Agreed. :D

[CRSNDSNY]

Just wanted to say HI to everyone from Disney. I'm here for a conference that begins tonight. Flew in yesterday and went to the Magic Kingdom...had dinner at California Grill and was able to watch Wishes from our table. We're having a wonderful time....this conference makes us just that much closer to our cruise! Can't wait!

Take care everyone!

[paulmc80]

Sounds like you're having a wonderful time so far, considering you're at a conference. Have fun there!

[TonyF]

Hi All,

I'm back after a long absence. I got sent to the UK for a week on business unexpectedly, then returned home just in time to go on our trip to Florida.

If you haven't visited Discovery Cove, you should really try to make it some time. My daughter still can't stop talking about swimming with the dolphins. :cool: It was definitely the highlight of our trip.

Busch Gardens was also very nice. We hadn't been to that park in about 15 years. We took the safari tour which allowed close-up encounters with some of the animals and coasters.

Jason, we were able to get a Disney fix, at least from a shopping perspective. We spent one night at Downtown Disney. My wife and daughter definitely took advantage.:earseek:

We still haven't decided on our excursions at this point. Things were pretty hectic over the last few weeks. I better get hopping on that front.

Seven plus weeks away and counting. The excitement is starting to build.:bounce:

TonyF

[ThreeCircles]

Welcome back home Tony!

Glad to hear that the trip to FL was filled with memorable events. And a business trip to the U.K.? Wow. I think I want your job! :)

[paulmc80]

We just reserved the St. Thomas Island Tour and the Barcardi Rum Distillery and Old San Juan City Tour excursions today. Something different for us to be doing.

[TonyF]

My job is not glamorous by any means. Is any job really? :confused: I keep hoping to win the lottery! That way I could stay on the ship for at least a month!!!

TonyF

[Monstro]

Originally posted by TonyF
I keep hoping to win the lottery! That way I could stay on the ship for at least a month!!!

TonyF

I'm with on that one! :D

[ThreeCircles]

Originally posted by paulmc80
We just reserved the St. Thomas Island Tour and the Barcardi Rum Distillery and Old San Juan City Tour excursions today. Something different for us to be doing.


Paul--

Travis and I are thinking about doing the Bacardi Rum Distillery tour on our own. Here is some info from the AAA Travel Book on the distillery:

Bacardi Rum Distillery is 2.5 miles west of Catano at Km. 2.6 on SR 888, across the straits from Fort San Felipe del Morro. A ferry connects Old San Juan port and the dock at Catano, where visitors can take a taxi to the world's largest rum factory. Displays and samples are offered. One hour tours depart every 30 minutes Mon. - Sat, 8:30-4:30. Free.

We're doing the Nature Walk through La Mina Falls so we won't be able to book the distillery tour through DCL. Hopefully it won't be difficult to coordinate the ferry and taxi to and from the rum tour.

[paulmc80]

Jason:

Thanks for the information! I was debating just doing the Barcardi tour and walking around Old San Juan on our own. But, I've been feeling lazy and decided to take the easy way out. lol

Sounds like what you and Travis are planning on doing should be fun! I don't think you'll have a problem getting over for a tour at the Barcardi distillery. Sometimes ifs more fun that way too I like to think.

[ThreeCircles]

Paul--

On our first Western and Eastern cruises we did the same thing. Kind of did our own little walk-around-town and find your own excursions. It wasn't until our August cruise of last year that we finally booked an excursion through Disney. It is so relaxing to just let Disney take care of all of the arrangements and coordination! ::yes::

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Never received the Excursion Book, But did receive my Excursion confrim Docs today. Stating to warm up for a coutdown dance.:hyper:

[paulmc80]

We did the same thing on our last two cruises Jason. Didn't bother booking excursiosn through Disney and just did our own wandering around. I totally agree with you that its relaxing to just let Diseny handle it for us this time around! :D :D

[ganurse]

have any of you not received any paper work yet? we paid off our cruise right beforer july 1 and haventt gotten anything. should i be worried? amy

[CRSNDSNY]

Just wanted to poke my head in and say that we received our excursion confirmation in the mail while I was in WDW.

[paulmc80]

I wouldn't be concerned at all about nto receiving anything in the mail from DCL as yet. At best usually all you may get by now is the excursion information. l:D

[Monstro]

I noticed some of you have GTY listed as your deck on Three circles. What is that?

[paulmc80]

A GTY stateroom is one that's not assigned yet, but Guaranteed (GTY) to be that category stateroom or higher. As such, someone with a category 11 GTY would not have their staterrom assgned until documents are issued, but would be guaranteed a category 11 stateroom or higher.

Seems that sometimes the GTY's are upgraded regularly. I find it rather interesting to watch the pattern of upgrades at times.

[Monstro]

Thanks for the reply!!!

I agree. Upgrades can be a touchy subject.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Monstro
Upgrades can be a touchy subject.

LOL Understandable!
We had no choice with the GTY status unless we wanted CAT5 or better. Since we're trying to save $$$ and we booked so late, we had no choice. This will be the first cruise where we did notchoose our stateroom location. It will be luck of the draw and overall, we're just thrilled to be able to cruise again! :-D

[Monstro]

Originally posted by CRSNDSNY

This will be the first cruise where we did notchoose our stateroom location. It will be luck of the draw

Good luck with that.

[pogopossum]

thank god, ds just started showing signs of potty training today, and we are doing a dance. i knew something was up this morning when he told me he had to go potty, i made him sit on the little potty, but he didn't do anything, so i thought maybe we're close. i was working this evening and dw called me and said that he came to her and said he had to go, so she sat him down and he went, and not just a little bit. we were starting to worry a little bit as we neared that 45 day mark. but maybe he'll have it down in time for the big day, hooray.:cheer2:

[Monstro]

Are we there yet?

[ThreeCircles]

Close. Very close, indeed!

Several of the August 28th Cruisers have received their docs this week (me not included) so that means the September 4th Cruisers should be next!

[paulmc80]

In a couple of weeks hopefully its receiving the docs time! :D :D

[WILDCATMICKEY]

BRING THEM ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE ARE READY TO GO.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :hyper: :wave: :yo-yo: :wave2:

[moinab]

Hey Melody!!!

I hope you don't mind me jumping in here. I wanted to get a message to you, but you've disabled your PM and email (and I totally understand why!)

Please send me a PM, or email me at moinab21@yahoo.com

Thanks! Ok, back to your regularly scheduled cruise thread. :teeth:

OK, I'm editing this to say I found your email address on an earlier post on this thread.

Sorry to interrupt!

Maureen

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by moinab
Hey Melody!!!

I hope you don't mind me jumping in here. I wanted to get a message to you, but you've disabled your PM and email (and I totally understand why!)

Please send me a PM, or email me at moinab21@yahoo.com

Thanks! Ok, back to your regularly scheduled cruise thread. :teeth:

OK, I'm editing this to say I found your email address on an earlier post on this thread.

Sorry to interrupt!

Maureen

LOL - Maureen, you are SO funny! I did get your message this morning and will reply to you a bit later when I have a little more time to concentrate on all the wonderful things you told me! :) Thanks for finding me! :) :hug:

BTW -- When I saw that you had replied to this cruise thread I started jumping out of my seat thinking you were going to join us!!!!! Teaser!!! LOL

[Doctor P]

This morning we dropped below 1000 hours till our cruise trip according to the DIS countdown list! Yippeeeee....it's time to do the triple digit dance. :D

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Doctor P
This morning we dropped below 1000 hours till our cruise trip according to the DIS countdown list! Yippeeeee....it's time to do the triple digit dance. :D


::yes::
:bounce: :bounce:

[moinab]

BTW -- When I saw that you had replied to this cruise thread I started jumping out of my seat thinking you were going to join us!!!!! Teaser!!! LOL LOL! You don't know how much I wish that were true. Only if DH suddenly finds a decent job or we hit the Lotto, unfortunately! :confused3

Hope all of you September 4th cruisers have a MAGICal time! :boat:

:wave2:

[ThreeCircles]

http://area51.phpbb.com/phpBB22/images/avatars/upload/190_cowjoy.gif Just moooooooooving this thread back to the top! http://area51.phpbb.com/phpBB22/images/avatars/upload/190_cowjoy.gif

[paulmc80]

Those dancing bovines are just cowazy!

I really like the cows! :D

[ganurse]

hi guys. we just spend a week moving into our first house and now we are ready to cruise and celebrate. has everyone gotten excursion info? i called dreams unlimited to change my address. but we have not received anything yet!

[paulmc80]

Received our excursions reservation confirmations the same day I faxed it into DCL a couple of weeks ago. Haven't received anythign else since.

Just waiting for docs to get here in the next couple of weeks. Usually about the time they arrive for us.

[ThreeCircles]

Originally posted by paulmc80
Those dancing bovines are just cowazy!

I really like the cows! :D ::yes::

Feel free to use 'em! http://area51.phpbb.com/phpBB22/images/avatars/upload/190_cowjoy.gif


Congrat to both you and Michael, Amy! Moving into your first home is a pretty exciting event and one that takes a TON of work. You two deserve this cruise! :) Travis and I bought our first home about three years ago and I think I'm still tired from the move!

We received e-mail confirmations for our excursions the day after we e-mailed them in. Received the actual excursion info about a month ago, I guess.

And, we received our docs for the August 28th cruise last week so perhaps the September 4th cruise docs will begin to arrive for us all this week. :teeth:

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by ************
http://area51.phpbb.com/phpBB22/images/avatars/upload/190_cowjoy.gif Just moooooooooving this thread back to the top! http://area51.phpbb.com/phpBB22/images/avatars/upload/190_cowjoy.gif

How cute is that?!

That's exactly how I like my 'meat'...off my plate and shaking its toosh! ;)

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by ************
..................... so perhaps the September 4th cruise docs will begin to arrive for us all this week. :teeth:

I hope so! :sunny:

[Monstro]

We're sooooooo ready!!!!

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Monstro
We're sooooooo ready!!!!

I totally agree. I'm in severe cruise daydream mode now! God help me when we're less than 10 days out!

[CRSNDSNY]

Anyone get docs?

[paulmc80]

No docs here.

Thinking about docs brings Bugs Bunny to mind and I keep getting hungry for carrots.:D

[ThreeCircles]

Just got our docs at 2:15. We're never the first in a group to get them (even though we're usually closest to Celebration) so they all must be on the way.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by ************
Just got our docs at 2:15. We're never the first in a group to get them (even though we're usually closest to Celebration) so they all must be on the way.

That's great!

Our TA just informed us that for our Cat11 Guar. booking we got a Cat11 on deck 6.

[Doctor P]

I think I will be too excited to sleep until these documents come!!! Last time we were in the middle of the pack to get documents. Hopefully, we will be earlier in the queue this time!

[ThreeCircles]

We're Deck 7, Midship. Thankfully DCL was able to keep us in the same stateroom for both the first and second week of our back-to-backs. No moving staterooms!

[paulmc80]

Great news Jason and Travis! Glad to hear you all got your docs already.

Ours is coming out here to the middle of the ocean, so a person just never knows how long that will take. Usually faster than most since it all comes by express air delivery for things like this actually.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by ************
We're Deck 7, Midship. Thankfully DCL was able to keep us in the same stateroom for both the first and second week of our back-to-backs. No moving staterooms!

That's great! :sunny:

[ganurse]

i want paperwork. we are offically moved in so i hope i can start getting excited again. im ready to lay in the sun and read a book and meet my new friends from disboards

[Doctor P]

I haven't been home yet today, but did anyone new receive their documents today???

[ganurse]

we have not gotten anything yet but i did call and have our address changed to our new home...hopefully soon

[paulmc80]

No docs here yet, but hopefully any week now!

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Haven't seen ours either.

[Windermere]

nothing here yet either. our docs go to our florida address then get forwarded to our present location so we will probably get ours last.

we were promised that we will get all three weeks of tickets before we need to leave maryland.

we booked 3 weeks in the same room, so unless we get an upgrade we won't be moving either.

[Doctor P]

Still no docs here, either (except the one writing this message, I guess, LOL).

[Monstro]

We received half our docs today????

How strange is this? We received My FIL"S and my two youngest DD doc's at our house today. My gilrs are in the same stateroom with my in-laws, but why did the docs come here (our house instead of his house) and where is my MIL's doc's? :confused:

[paulmc80]

Hmmmm .. Eh, what are those docs up to?

I hope it is all in forder for you guys. Still a bit early, so could be the others are coming too.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Windermere
nothing here yet either. our docs go to our florida address then get forwarded to our present location so we will probably get ours last.

we were promised that we will get all three weeks of tickets before we need to leave maryland.

we booked 3 weeks in the same room, so unless we get an upgrade we won't be moving either.

Do you mean that you're lucky enough to be on the Magic for three weeks in a row??? WOW! :earseek:

[sstucush]

Hi everyone. I'm a lurker from the west coast of Florida and I received my docs on Friday. I'm sure all docs will reach their destinations soon!

[paulmc80]

Hi sstucush! Glad you've gotten your documents and will be on our cruise. If you don't mind mentioning for us here, who all is on the cruise with you? :D

[Samsara]

Hi Sstucush!

Happy to see you're on the September 4th Cruise! If you don't mind me asking, where on the west coast are you? I'm in Clearwater.

The group has a cruise list at <a href=http://**********************>*****************</a> if you would like to check it out. Lots of inside information on who you'll be sailing with! :)

[sstucush]

paulmc80-

It will be myself, DH, and two DDs. We were lucky enough to win this cruise during our March, 2004 Western when we played Who Wants to Be a Mouseketeer.

Samsara-

We're in Sarasota. How do you like all this rain we've been having lately?

See you all soon!

[ganurse]

its nice to see a few more names on the board..almost a month away. actually it is a month until we leave for our dis cruise..woohoo..its going by fast. have we decided on a place to meet yet?

[paulmc80]

sstucush:

Oh how neat to have a winning family of Who Wants to Be a Mouseketeer on our cruise! You know, I think I might recall you posting this earlier on the main cruise discussion board now that I think of it.

Looking forward to a wonderful cruise!

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Our DOCS just arrived. Let's go CRUSIN!!!!!!!!!:yo-yo: :wave2: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :earseek: :hyper:

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by WILDCATMICKEY
Our DOCS just arrived. Let's go CRUSIN!!!!!!!!!:yo-yo: :wave2: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :earseek: :hyper:

Oh! Lucky you!!!

[Monstro]

My MIL rec'd her docs at her home in CA. We rec'd my FIL's (yes they live together) and my two youngest dd's at our home in Utah.

We have not rec'd ours yet. :confused:

No worries... I'm sure all is well :D

Let's get this party started! :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[paulmc80]

Received our documents today.

I'm ready to fill them out now. lol ... but, I should wait until after dinner at least. :D

[Samsara]

:bounce: Congrats on the docs! :Pinkbounc

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Originally posted by paulmc80
Received our documents today.

I'm ready to fill them out now. lol ... but, I should wait until after dinner at least. :D


Filled ours out last night. We are SOOO ready to set sail.

[ganurse]

we still havent gotten ours.when should we worry?

[paulmc80]

I wouldn't be concerned until about the 15th of this month or so. Definitely would check with the travel agent by then.

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Ours was left at the front door by UPS yesterday around 6 PM

[Doctor P]

We still haven't gotten our documents, either. Can't wait!!!!!

[rae519]

To my darling sons and dearest friends Paul and Kaye!

Good news!
I just booked us back on the Magic to be with you all! It will be Tom, Michael and I. We will fly in on Friday.

Okay, I need tablemates now!!!!!!!

Can't wait!!!

Rae

[paulmc80]

Rae:
Oh my gosh! I was just writing you an e-mail! Got a whole bunch of stuff to send you all. Me and Kaye are flying in Friday afternoon from Atlanta. Will be wonderful seeing you guys again.

Tablemates? Pick us! Pick us! lol ... Well seriously, we have The First, or Main dining. Kaye prefers that one. So, if it works out for you all that would be great.

[rae519]

Love you, Paul!!!! Kaye too!

Just wrote you both more e-mail with more information!

As soon as I get things confirmed we are with you, we have to try to get Alex though!!! You know he will come through as always for us!

Sooooo very excited about this - and Michael is beside himself looking forward to seeing you both and his "adopted brothers" - Jason and Travis!

Okay, what about excursions?

I'm thinking BARARDI and Old Town tour - but then that horseback riding is always a hit for us!!

St. Thomas - just to look at the island from the boat is pleasure enough but we've done St. John twice and maybe will take a look around St. Thomas this time. At least the sky ride!

So much to do in 31 days - agggghhhh!!!!!

Rae

[rae519]

Originally posted by CRSNDSNY
LOL Understandable!
We had no choice with the GTY status unless we wanted CAT5 or better. Since we're trying to save $$$ and we booked so late, we had no choice. This will be the first cruise where we did notchoose our stateroom location. It will be luck of the draw and overall, we're just thrilled to be able to cruise again! :-D

We just booked and we have that status also. I did ask for 5622, if it's available - but luck of the draw!!!

Glad to know you are also cruising with me on this one!!!!

So many friends!!!!

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

WOW! And I though WE booked this one late at about 60 days out!!!!

Welcome aboard!

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
We just booked and we have that status also. I did ask for 5622, if it's available - but luck of the draw!!!

Glad to know you are also cruising with me on this one!!!!

So many friends!!!!

Rae

We were given a CAT11 stateroom last week and I chickened out about not having any view at all. SO...I upgraded to a CAT6 guar last Friday and were given a great midship CAT6 stateroom on port side that I absolutely *love*! I am so excited....and hubby has NO idea that we upgraded. It will be a nice anniversary surprise for him!

[rae519]

Originally posted by CRSNDSNY
Out of curiosity, is anyone traveling from MCO to Port and Port to MCO for the cruise and interested in going in on private transportation (such as Happy Limo, FL Tours, etc.) and saving money with us? It is just hubby and I, so getting a town car or limo would not be money saving for us, but if we could get at least two more people to go in on this with us, it would be a money saver for all over the DCL transfers.

Is anyone interested? If so, PM me or send me an email to cruisindisney@aol.com.


Interested!!!!!!!

But there will be three of us - 2 Adults and 1 child.
let me know.

Rae

[rae519]

Originally posted by CRSNDSNY
We were given a CAT11 stateroom last week and I chickened out about not having any view at all. SO...I upgraded to a CAT6 guar last Friday and were given a great midship CAT6 stateroom on port side that I absolutely *love*! I am so excited....and hubby has NO idea that we upgraded. It will be a nice anniversary surprise for him!

You are so thoughtful!
I surprised Tom with the REAS last cruise and he loved it - so this upgrade will probably FLOOR EB!!!

Yes, I have to have a verandah - get too claustrophibic otherwise!

Rae

[paulmc80]

Rae ... I have an idea on getting you guys stateroom 5622. Since Jason and Travis are doing back to back 7-night cruises, they might be able to stay aboard from the August 28 cruise. Then, all they'd have to do is stay in 5622 until you guys get there and lock everyone else out. Hmmmm ...On second thought that might be dangerous. Rules! Sheesh .. lol

We are doing the Barcardi Rum distillery and Old San Juan Tour! Just don't be the behind us on the way to the free samples. Might not be any left for you all. (Not me ... Kaye tends to get carried away with that stuff) :D

Oh man Rae, you made my day seeing that you all are coming on this cruse. Now I have to re-write the email I was sending to you. And the weather here is so awful i had to leave or be way late for work.

[rae519]

Just booked the tour so Kaye and I can be carried back to our rooms by our strong menfolk!!!

You think you are excited!!!! Sheesh! You have no idea!!!!!!

Just got airfare on Delta for $167.00 each (Indy/Orlando) and looking now at Priceline.com for room prices.....

Rae

[rae519]

Dearest sons, Jason and Travis,
Darling boys, you wouldn't think it would be too hard for you to man my room (5622) so no one else will put their luggage in it before I get on the ship, do you????
Paul had this great idea and I second it!

Okay, Disney meet!!!!!

How about group brunch? Any takers? If we each book one, we can be piggish about it!

6 adults for Palo one evening?

I refuse to eat the Mexicali/Tropicali menu so that's my Palo night - anyone interested?

Rae

[Samsara]

So great to see that the legendary Momma Rae will be sailing with our group on the " You spent 3 days on a beach drinking rum" Cruise dedicated to Captain Jack Sparrow!!!

And we would be delighted to guard your room until you board. Hmmm... We'll simply wait until the Stateroom Hostess or Host isn't looking and then we'll run in, slam the door, and dead bolt it from inside. Then we'll pop a bottle of Fairy Tale and just wait! :teeth:

[rae519]

Okay, you are hired! By the way, I pay in bottles of rum not doubloons!!

Thanks for the welcome. I hope I can live up to my reputation!

Rae
(Just back away from the shrimp and no one will get hurt!)

[rae519]

Okay, who is NOT packed besides us??????

Rae

[Samsara]

Ohhhh... Did someone mention packing? :eek:

Somehow Travis and I always end up waiting until the wee hours of the night before the cruise to pack. Bad habit we need to get out of. ::yes::

[paulmc80]

Rae - That's a better airfare than we're getting from Atlanta to MCO. We're leaving 9/3 at abotu 2:45p.m. from Atlanta and paying $195/each ... the lowest i ever saw it for our dates was $175. Figured better get them tickets since 9/3 might be a busy day our of ATL.

Group brunch and Palo dinner sound great. We were just wondering when it might be good to do palo dinner.

Can't be carrying Kaye from the Barcardi tour. She's a mean drunk and I'd be all bruised by time we got back to the ship. (Not really, but makes for a good excuse) :D

[Samsara]

Originally posted by paulmc80
Can't be carrying Kaye from the Barcardi tour. She's a mean drunk and I'd be all bruised by time we got back to the ship. (Not really, but makes for a good excuse) :D

Does Kaye read these boards? ;)

[paulmc80]

Oh my no! I would never be brave enough to kid around about those things if she read the boards. Please, please don't tell my wife to read the boards. Boy would I be in trouble! LOL ... Nah, she knows me quite well and wouldn't be surprised by a thing I say. Disappointed, but definitely not surprised.

Rae knows Kaye and that what I'm saying is the farthest from the truth. My wife is the sweetest little southern gal you'll ever meet.

[kayefire]

Nice posts babe..guess I'm gonna have to bring my boxing gloves now. Heck I thought I was gonna have to leave them at home. Shucks..

Nah, I'm a lover not a fighter anyway..

Kaye

[Samsara]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[rae519]

Originally posted by kayefire
Nah, I'm a lover not a fighter anyway..

Kaye



HAHAHAHAHAHAH! Just wait til you start hearing people on the ship complaining about their neighbors and all the noise - then you will know she is telling the truth!!!

To quote Paul - Kaye is the sweetest Southern girl you will ever meet!! (Did I get that right, Kaye?!)

And the Big Kahuna is the next best thing to being on the Big Island that you will ever want to experience!!!!!

Seriously, folks, do you think I would be this excited about cruising for the THIRD time with them if they weren't the best!!!

Even my 9 year old son is thrilled beyond words!!! (Michael - speechless!!!!! Write this date down!)

Rae

[rae519]

The only way I could be anymore thrilled than the opportunity to sail with both Jason and Travis (love you sons!) and Kaye and Paul - would be to have Fidelio and Dueling Pianos (with Anton!) back for our evening entertainment!!!!!!

Any possibility? One can only pray that the Disney god will wake up and get them back on the ship!!!!!

Rae

[paulmc80]

Well, you know why we have the stateroom we do. Best sound proofing on the entire ship. :

Wasn't Fidelio asked to hook up with DCL again, but DCL was just a tad too late as he had a comittment elsewhere? Hopefully they'll have him back soon!

[kayefire]

You need sound proofing when you've been apart from your significant other for--what is it babe? Four months this time? That's a short one for us. Usually we're lucky to see each other after six months. So if the ship is a rocking, don't come knocking ok? :crazy: princess: ::MinnieMo

[ganurse]

i promise michael and I are fun people too. i know there are reuniting cruisers, but i hope you can make time for some newfriends as well

[paulmc80]

Of course you all are fun! That's why you're doing a Disney cruise. Where all the fun people are. :D

[ganurse]

less than a month to go..woohoo.. i want papers!!!!

[rae519]

GANurse - we've corresponded before, so I consider you someone I "know"! I don't think we are excluding anyone from our "recuniting Cruisers" but showing people that you can meet people on this forum and not only enjoy cruising with them, but look forward to being with them again.

So don't take our enthusiasm too far, it's just the miracle of being able to meet and greet and remain friends!!! And there is always room for more friends!


FIRST QUESTION:
Do we have an Official 9/4 Brunch planned??????
I have the REAS package and can help, IF I know ahead of time who wants to go.
I am looking at either Sunday or Monday 10:30AM.

SECOND QUESTION:
Do we have an Official shirt/color that we will wear at the Meet and Greet? We already plan to meet at the Promenade Lounge after the Safety Drill I've been told.

THIRD QUESTION:
Can we have a special meet and farewell on Friday afternoon?



As for Fidelio, as fate would have it, Disney contacted him 24 hours too late for this summer or he would have been back. For now he is still under contract at the Turning Stone Casino in upstate New York. And believe me, if I won the lottery, I'd have him back on the Magic in a heartbeat.

As for Kaye and Paul - ahhhh, true love there! And a lot of frequent flier miles!

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

FIRST QUESTION:
Do we have an Official 9/4 Brunch planned??????
I have the REAS package and can help, IF I know ahead of time who wants to go.
I am looking at either Sunday or Monday 10:30AM.
Nobody has mentioned the possibility of this until now. EB and I already have a brunch scheduled (through REAS) for either the first or second day at sea at 10:30am....but I think it would be fun to get together with a group for this, as well! :)

SECOND QUESTION:
Do we have an Official shirt/color that we will wear at the Meet and Greet? We already plan to meet at the Promenade Lounge after the Safety Drill I've been told.
All I know is Promenade after Safety Drill.

THIRD QUESTION:
Can we have a special meet and farewell on Friday afternoon?
Where should we be and when should we be there? ;)

[Samsara]

Originally posted by rae519
FIRST QUESTION:
Do we have an Official 9/4 Brunch planned??????
I have the REAS package and can help, IF I know ahead of time who wants to go.
I am looking at either Sunday or Monday 10:30AM.

We're in!!! I think it's a great idea!

[pogopossum]

i am jealous of ya'll with docs, don't know if it is because we booked through dvc or what but ours haven't gotten here yet. our friends that went through ta got theirs yesterday. so we are now on pins and needles.

not sure if it was because her ta was connected or she booked early but we got airfare from dfw to mco for $188 per person in june. somebody said it might be because we are flying home on the 11th and people still don't travel that date as much. glad i'm not superstitious.

[Samsara]

Phil--

I don't have any first-hand experience with DVC as I'm not a member but I have heard others say that DVC tends to be slower in getting DCL docs out compared to DCL directly and other TAs.

Hopefully they're on their way and you'll have them by Monday!

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by pogopossum
i am jealous of ya'll with docs, don't know if it is because we booked through dvc or what but ours haven't gotten here yet. our friends that went through ta got theirs yesterday. so we are now on pins and needles.

We booked ours through a TA and don't have them yet. We leave on Sept. 3rd and fly home on the 11th.

[paulmc80]

I'm always curious how systems work. DCL's methodology on sending out documents has intrigued me.

We booked a last October and we received our documents about the same time we normally do, approximately 30 days out give or take. I'd love to know exactly how they sort and it all out. But, that would be like work! lol

I hope you all get your docs very soon.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by paulmc80
I'm always curious how systems work. DCL's methodology on sending out documents has intrigued me.

We booked a last October and we received our documents about the same time we normally do, approximately 30 days out give or take. I'd love to know exactly how they sort and it all out. But, that would be like work! lol

I hope you all get your docs very soon.

I agree...there seems to be no rhyme or reason to the distribution. If it means anything to your logic, we booked at 62 or 63 days out. We also booked a guarantee cabin and when I called DCL this past Monday it had already been assigned.

[ganurse]

hello guys. Rae, I think its awesome. I was whining, but i wasnt being seriously. I know what its like to meet cool people on a trip and travel with them again. thats really exciting!

We also got the REAS package today and ordered the Palo reservation for Sun or MOn night and then also the brunch. Exciting. Cant wait to meet you all!

amy

[Doctor P]

Still no docs here. Can't wait to meet you all and can't wait for this trip!!!

[Doctor P]

Not sure if DW would be up for the Palo Brunch (she wasn't enamored with the food last time, but might like the opportunity to have a DIS meet). 10:30 on Sunday might be bad because that typically conflicts with the DVC members reception, but Monday would be great and I would love to do it if there was a place for me/us.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Doctor P
Not sure if DW would be up for the Palo Brunch (she wasn't enamored with the food last time, but might like the opportunity to have a DIS meet). 10:30 on Sunday might be bad because that typically conflicts with the DVC members reception, but Monday would be great and I would love to do it if there was a place for me/us.

Doctor P: We didn't book on points, should we ask someone or just show up to the DVC reception? Never been to this onboard.

[rae519]

DVC used to have great receptions and meetings, but the last one we were at (when we were still members) wasn't that special.

Do you still have Debbie's phone number for the REAS? Please share it with me. I can't seem to find it! Last minute searching is driving me nuts!

Anyone check out the new menus? Dining themes?
Guess I need to do so!!!!! Ahhh, another little task ahead of me!

Rae

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Just like to jump in a d say you can meet some great people on the cruise and make some life long friends. My DW and I went on the Magic last year Labor Day week just as we are this year. We developed a great freindship with one of the couples that was at our table during dinner last year. We have talked off and on all year and we decided to cruise again this year to celebrate or friendship. We look forward meeting and developing friendships with those we have been in contact with on this board.:wave:

[CAMICKEY]

Rae - Just sent the number to you in a PM. Sorry I haven't been in contact but hopefully Andy has kept you informed on our move to Florida. Enjoy your cruise and hope you had a wonderful time in Europe. - Mike

[rae519]

Thanks CAMickey! I posted a reply to you PM!


I just called Disney and found out that I was upgraded from Cat 6 to Cat 4 - I did ask if I could get my stateroom 5622, but it was already booked.

Just glad to be on the ship!!

Rae

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by rae519
Thanks CAMickey! I posted a reply to you PM!


I just called Disney and found out that I was upgraded from Cat 6 to Cat 4 - I did ask if I could get my stateroom 5622, but it was already booked.

Just glad to be on the ship!!

Rae


Congrats on the upgrade there Rae!!!

[rae519]

Originally posted by Verandah Man
Congrats on the upgrade there Rae!!!


Hi Andy!
Thanks for the note! Sure is nice to see what Deck 8 will be like!

And thank you for stopping by the thread! I want you to be sure to post the new stuff going on the ship when you complete your San Juan cruise!!! I heard there are new menus - something called the Pirates of the Caribbean rather than Tropicali/Mexicali!
So long as I get my rum, I'll be a happy pirate-groupie!

Rae

[FL_Librarian]

Hi,

We are joining you on the September 4th cruise!

This is our first cruise ever so we are extremely excited!

I will E-mail my family's info to Three Circles today. We can't wait to meet everyone.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by FL_Librarian
Hi,

We are joining you on the September 4th cruise!

This is our first cruise ever so we are extremely excited!

I will E-mail my family's info to Three Circles today. We can't wait to meet everyone.

WELCOME ABOARD!!!

[FL_Librarian]

You are quick CRSNDSNY!

Thank you. We simply can't wait for this cruise!

[rae519]

WElcome FL Librarian - you name isn't Marion, by the way?
Ohhh, that was awful! Sorry! Just in a great mood now that all my vacation plans are set and all I have to do is pack!!!

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by FL_Librarian
You are quick CRSNDSNY!

Thank you. We simply can't wait for this cruise!
:wave2:
;)

[CRSNDSNY]

Is it time to go yet?

[rae519]

Have you packed yet?

We just rearranged furniture in the house and I got the suitcases out of the garage attic. We should start packing shortly!!!

Remember the SEA SAFE lotion!

Also, we decided to join Paul and Kaye for not only the Bacardi/Old Town tour but the St. Thomas Island tour. Just hope that the temperatures and Mother Nature is cooperative!

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Haven't started packing yet. Although, I've started to make a list of things I need to get and do before we leave. With the summer semester winding down and the preparations rolling for the fall semester, these next few weeks are going to FLY BY!

Before you know it, we'll be CRUISIN DISNEY! ;)

[paulmc80]

Packing? Oh boy!

I need to purchase a new 26" suitcase. Debating which brand to get. Such difficult decisions! lol

[pogopossum]

paul,

only advice i can give is, i had to take dw's 26" atlantic in for handle work, (warranty, thankfully), and the luggage guy told me to stick to name brand, (atlantic, samsonite, etc.), because the service centers usually have parts and can get parts for them easier than off brands. he did show me the new samsonite silhouette 8, nice stuff, and he said they are better than they used to be. but it is always good to get new stuff to break in on a great trip like dcl. we just did the tax free days sales yesterday to get wardrobe for the trip. lots of fun, good bargains, too.

[Doctor P]

CRSDSNY,

We didn't book on points this time, either. So, if we don't get an invitation in our stateroom we will just show up at the time it says in the Navigator. Last time we cruised, there were over 400 DVC members on board--they had to split the reception into two different groups/times (back to back).

I called about our documents today and they said they were sent out by UPS on Thursday, so we should have them by Monday or Tuesday at the latest. Keeping our fingers crossed for an upgrade, perhaps??? Throw some Pixie Dust our way, please!! :)

[ganurse]

well, we booked the Reas pkg and I am really excited. I have talked to Sue Ellen from dreams unlimited and she has been really helpful in figuring out times for Palo, brunch, tea and the spa stuff. I think we are going to skip the tea as we are not really into that stuff. I hope we get our documents. When I called DU friday, they said many people dont get their documents until 2 weeks before the cruise. So we will see, whats included in the documents?

[paulmc80]

Let's see .. Our documents came with:

1 Disney Cruise Line Gifts brochure. This has the stateroom gifts you can order.

1 Booklet titled "Passport to Disney Magic."

1 Notice printed on very bright orange card stock titled "Important Immigration Documentation Reminder"

1 Flyer advertising Castaway Cay excursions.

1 Formalwear brochure

2 Government of the Bahamas Immigration Arrival/Departure Card. One for each of us to complete since there are only two booked on our reservation.

2 "Your Travel Booklet." One for each of use since there are only two on our reservation. This looks like a payment coupon booklet you might have had for a car or mortgage loan. (I'm not sure if payment booklets are still used any longer, so don't laugh because I'm old enough to remember these.) The booklet contains the items below:
Your "Mailing Information"
Vacation Itinerary
Sailing Itinerary
Important Messages
Important Messages Continued
Cruise Information
Gratuity Guidelines Information
Ground Transfer Information
Two luggage tags for you to tear out and put on your checked bags
Transfer Purchase Option
Form to complete for minors traveling without their parents
Payment Authorization Form
Cruise Embarkation Form
Departure Information Card
Cruise and Airline Contracts.

1 Thin card board box that looks like a footlocker with all the stuff above inside. If you read the inside flap of this box you'll see "Helpful Tips." This basically outlines items of importance to complete in "Your Travel Booklet," such as:
- Embarkation Forms, including emergeency contacts
- Cruise Contract
- Payment Authorization Form (1 per stateroom


I think that is about all we have usually gotten with our documents. Did I miss anything or anyone else get different stuff?

[Samsara]

Sounds like a pretty complete list to me! ::yes::

[paulmc80]

Did it show that I was going through my docs item by item when I typed that up or what? LOL

[Samsara]

A little. ;)

[ganurse]

thanks so much...im at work right now but i cant believe you guys are still awake..hopefully i will get them this week

amy

[paulmc80]

Actually, I have an excuse for being up. Its not late at all here where I am. Right now its only 10:30p.m., and that's still Saturday, August 7, 2004. :D

[ganurse]

IM READY TO GO HOME AND GO TO BED AND HAVE DISNEY DREAMS!!! I CANT WAIT FOR SEPT TO GET HERE

[rae519]

Originally posted by paulmc80
Did it show that I was going through my docs item by item when I typed that up or what? LOL

You have too much time on your hands. Or as Captain Jack Sparrow would say, "Mate, you have to find yourself a girl. OR perhaps you have found one but are incapable of wooing same."

Seems distance is making you take more than cold showers this time around, dear friend.

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Doctor P
CRSDSNY,

We didn't book on points this time, either. So, if we don't get an invitation in our stateroom we will just show up at the time it says in the Navigator. Last time we cruised, there were over 400 DVC members on board--they had to split the reception into two different groups/times (back to back).

I called about our documents today and they said they were sent out by UPS on Thursday, so we should have them by Monday or Tuesday at the latest. Keeping our fingers crossed for an upgrade, perhaps??? Throw some Pixie Dust our way, please!! :)

I can't believe the DVC reception was that large! I wonder as far as ratio is concernded, how many of those members booked on points vs. cash. Interesting......I would guess more people booked on cash.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for upgrades! We didn't get our docs yet so I'm hoping that is why! :teeth:

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by paulmc80
Did it show that I was going through my docs item by item when I typed that up or what? LOL

Boy, for a minute there, I thought you memorized that list! LOL
You are very thorough and helpful in building the anticipation of us 'doc-less' folks!

[Samsara]

Originally posted by paulmc80
Actually, I have an excuse for being up. Its not late at all here where I am. Right now its only 10:30p.m., and that's still Saturday, August 7, 2004. :D

OK, OK... I actually have no excuse for being up so late last night. It was 2:40 A.M. when I posted my last post before going to bed. My sleeping habits leave a lot to be desired!!!!!

I guess I'll be the only one roaming the ship at 3:00 A.M. in the morning! :hyper:

[Samsara]

Hi all!

We've just added new cruisers to the Disney Magic September 4th Cruise List at <a href=http://**********************>*****************</a>!

[paulmc80]

That list of cruisers sure is growing! :D

[CRSNDSNY]

Our countdown clocks are looking better and better every day! :teeth:

[ganurse]

the ups man just brought me mail..our documents are here..woohoo

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by ganurse
the ups man just brought me mail..our documents are here..woohoo

AWESOME!

[rae519]

Glad to know DOCS are coming in the mail/UPS.

CRSNDSNY -- please check your pm for an apology from me!!

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
Glad to know DOCS are coming in the mail/UPS.

CRSNDSNY -- please check your pm for an apology from me!!

Rae

No biggie! :)

[Samsara]

We've added new cruisers to the Disney Magic September 4th Cruise List at <a href=http://**********************>*****************</a>!

[FL_Librarian]

We are on the September 4th list!

I've started packing and am counting down the HOURS.

[paulmc80]

Hi FL_Librarian! Glad to see more people coming aboard. :D

[rae519]

Originally posted by CRSNDSNY
No biggie! :)

THANKS!!!!

Rae

[FL_Librarian]

Thanks

We can't wait to meet everyone in person! :D

[rae519]

Ditto!!!!!

Again, it's great to sail with former cruisers but even nicer to meet new people and make friends! I can't wait!

Still haven't packed but not too worried - it will all get done in time!

Rae

[FL_Librarian]

Thanks, Rae!

I have been reading the DIS Boards trying to "catch up" with everyone on all things Disney. I have seen many of your posts and am glad to be cruising with you.

Maryleigh

[paulmc80]

We haven't packed yet, but I did get a new suitcase. For anyone that's interested I purchased an Atlantic Luggage Infinity LX 26" upright pullman type suitcase from Macy's. I just fell in love with the cute seahorse on the front. :D

Darn it Rae. I forgot the box I've been meaning to mail to you guys at home today. Figures, its Monday. lol There is always tomorrow! I'll get it out then.

[rae519]

Originally posted by FL_Librarian
Thanks, Rae!

I have been reading the DIS Boards trying to "catch up" with everyone on all things Disney. I have seen many of your posts and am glad to be cruising with you.

Maryleigh


We booked this cruise over a year ago, then cancelled it - but since things changed for us we decided to rebook it. Glad to be with so many old and new friends. It took me a while to catch up on the posts but thanks to Jason and Travis, we have a place to see pictures, etc. That will help when we meet!


Rae

[rae519]

Originally posted by paulmc80

Darn it Rae. I forgot the box I've been meaning to mail to you guys at home today. Figures, its Monday. lol There is always tomorrow! I'll get it out then.


Paul, just bring my Kona Coffee and Macadamia nuts with you!! Save yourself some $$$ on the shipping costs!

I heard about the roses you sent Kaye - you are one romantic man!!!

Rae

[paulmc80]

Oh .... this in addtion to the Kona coffee and macademia nuts I'm bringing with me later on during cruise time. I won't say what it is, but its not that. lol

Plus, I have to go to the post-office to mail Kaye her b-day present. Which wasn't done in time for her birthday, and of course I forgot also. Losing one's mind is a terrible thing you know. I'm just glad I never had one to lose! :D

Ok, does anyone know if we'll be docking or tendering at St. Thomas? I'm just so into planning. lol

[rae519]

Happy Belated Birthday Kaye!

Guess you aren't the only one in the dog house for that one, Paul!!! You always do come up with the neatest things for us! Thanks in advance!

Besides Paul and Kaye, anyone else going on the Barcardi Tour/Old Town Tour and/or St. Thomas Island Tour with us? Just curious!

Here's to a great day today and a better one tomorrow!!!

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by paulmc80
We haven't packed yet, but I did get a new suitcase. For anyone that's interested I purchased an Atlantic Luggage Infinity LX 26" upright pullman type suitcase from Macy's. I just fell in love with the cute seahorse on the front. :D

We have two large and two small Atlantic brand suitcases and have had nothing but great luck with them (knock on wood)!

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by paulmc80
Oh .... this in addtion to the Kona coffee and macademia nuts I'm bringing with me later on during cruise time. I won't say what it is, but its not that. lol

Ooooh! I'll be visiting your stateroom for my morning coffee instead of the icky Nescafe! ;)

[paulmc80]

Actually, my excuse for this cruise was a belated birthday present for Kaye. Wanted to take the special itinerary cruises and I and the price for the cruise during her actual birtday was not in my price range at our time of booking. So, this is her, almost one month after her birthday, birthday cruise. :D

[paulmc80]

CRSNDSNY - You like Kona coffee? If so, I'll be sure to pack extra in my NEW suitcase where it will be safe. Unfortunately, I don't actually brew the coffee in our room during the cruise.
:D

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by paulmc80
CRSNDSNY - You like Kona coffee? If so, I'll be sure to pack extra in my NEW suitcase where it will be safe. Unfortunately, I don't actually brew the coffee in our room during the cruise.
:D

MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! YES!

[kayefire]

princess:

Yep, I'm just turned 45. Had a great birthday. Thanks for the roses babe and I understand about the present. Its the thought that counts in my book--plus better late than never. Right?

Rae:

Thank you for the belated birthday wishes. I just think its so cool you'll be on the cruise with us. Too bad Ma couldn't come on this one too, but she said the one cruise we did for her birthday was enough for her. I have to admit the Halloween cruise was a blast.

:yo-yo: ::MinnieMo

[Samsara]

Been a very busy day for the September 4th Cruise! We've just added another new cruiser to the list!

Paul and Kaye have also been kind enough to share a picture
with all of us for the site!


Maryleigh--

Congrats on the Masters degree! I actually just graduated with mine (Social Work, M.S.W.) in April. Quite a relief to be done and finished with school (forever)! :)

[CRSNDSNY]

I'm so happy to see all of the names being added in just the last week! Our group just keeps growing! :sunny:

[rae519]

Kona coffee is delicious, especially when it comes from the heart - thanks Big Kahuna!

Oh, this is going to be a great meeting, friends! I really have to brag on my "sons" - Travis and Jason and my best cruisin' buddies - Paul and Kaye. You can't find better folks anywhere!

Melody - we can brunch together and see if they will brew the Kona for us!!! Paul can sweettalk the moon to shine!!! Right Kaye?!

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
Melody - we can brunch together and see if they will brew the Kona for us!!! Paul can sweettalk the moon to shine!!! Right Kaye?!

Rae


Mmmmmm, it would be great to get a good cup of coffee onboard! :teeth:

[rae519]

Sounds good, Melody!

Hey, could you possibly tell us about your dogs? I assume they are rescued greyhounds but........

Sure would be nice to know about the furbabies!!

Rae

[paulmc80]

I love dogs! I've been admiring those doggies there on your posts Melody. Dogs truly no the secret of enjoying life. Quite philosophical animals. :)

My brother just took one of his dogs all the way to NJ this past June. I love that dogs name, Zero. He's got just one big oval spot on his side. He's a great dog and takes a joking very well when I make fun of his name and call him Nothing. I know, rotten of me but I can't help myself! lol

[rae519]

Paul, you and Kaye have to share the info about your furbabies too, ya' know!

I have a rescued Goldie mix named Kira; a chihuahua named Spike; a rescued domestic shorthaired cat named Mr. Bumpy and three horses, a gaited black and white paint gelding named Oreo, a blue roan Rocky Mountain pregnant mare named Shadow Dancer and a black paint mare name Beauty (with a 5 month old foal named Trixie).

Rae

[paulmc80]

We have dogs. :)

Kaye has a a snack sized Pekingnese named She-She weighing in at an incredible 7lbs (actually 3 and a half without hair). Then, she has a Sheltie named Lobo. Over here I have a corgi/fox terrier type mixed doggie named Mitzi. She's 11 years old and loveable. (Takes after me)

[Samsara]

Well, I think Travis and I are in the minority but we have cats! Five of them to be exact. They're our children without a doubt!

Pictures: http://public.fotki.com/************/

[ganurse]

we are cat people but we will soon be looking for a dog. any suggestions? we have to siamanx cats (half manx and half siamese) named samson and delilah.

3 weeks to go. i agree it will be nice to meet you all. michael is thinking about doing the parasailing at castaway. anyone ever done it?

[paulmc80]

Cats ... dogs .. birds .... they all have one thing in common. When they see me coming they just see one big softee. Think they start hearing ice cream truck music. :D

[ganurse]

so i want to know what excursions are planned
So far, I have heard the rum tour, anything else?
I think we may do the champage catamaran again!
who knows

[Doctor P]

Our documents still didn't come!!! They are scheduled to be delivered today. The wait is killing me/us. We, too, are cat people--just one, but she is a cute handful. Can't wait to meet everybody in just a few more weeks. The group has really grown! Should be a lot of fun.

[rae519]

GA nurse - we are with Paul and Kaye on the St. Thomas Island Tour also.

IF Michael was older (10), we would have gone horseback riding on Puerto Rico.

Andy (verandanman) has gone parasailing at CC and loved it.

Rae

[WILDCATMICKEY]

The board has really been busy the past few days. Every time I log on there seems to be a new page. It is really getting close now, so we had better start packing.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
Sounds good, Melody!

Hey, could you possibly tell us about your dogs? I assume they are rescued greyhounds but........

Sure would be nice to know about the furbabies!!

Rae

Ahhhh, you want to know more about my furr-kids! Well, let me just start off by saying how much these two little girls mean to me and EB. Much to the chagrin of many of our family and friends, our lives revolve around these two precious little creatures.

The month EB and I purchased our home we went to a greyhound rescue picnic/reunion contemplating adopting one of these beauties. Yes, I said 'contemplating.' Well, needless to say, we fell in love with our lighter-brindled baby, MeiMei. She had just turned 3 years old when we adopted her and she retired from a Florida track early because of her incredible nervousness and shyness. She still gets very nervous in new situations. She's Mommy's little girl.

Well, about a year later I wanted to adopt a cat or kitten. After arguing back and forth -- hubby wanted another greyhound -- my dearest husband won out and found our next rescue over the internet at the website of the organization we adopted MeiMei. Well, he said to me one day, "Let's just go meet her and see what we think." LOL :rolleyes: yeah right, "just meet her!!!" He's nuts. Well, we went to meet Starlight and when she came barreling through the door and was a complete maniac (think Stitch when he first enters Lilo's house) and so hyper and excited and all over the place! I just about cried because EB fell in love with her and I was so apprehensive mostly because she was SO DIFFERENT than my precious angel MeiMei. Of course, hubby won that battle and I didn't get my kitty. Starlight the maniac came home with us and after two or three days of me crying because she was such a handful, MeiMei seemed to fall for her and Star has been with us ever since. It only took me about a week or so to adjust and Star calmed down a little. Just a little, though -- but the great thing about her is that she really helped MeiMei to come out of her shell. MeiMei was so incredibly backwards and shy that it was a huge feat whenever we'd get her to wag her tail. Now she does it all the time. She and Star play and race each other around the yard, lay together around the house, etc.

They are the two best decisions we've ever made. I love them so so SO much! I talk about them like most people talk about their kids. I just love all animals and wish we could rescue every last one of them. In fact, if I had my druthers I'd have a house-ful and a yard-ful of rescued animals.

The worst part of going away for us is leaving our girls. We will never kennel them and always hire a friend or family member to house/dog sit.

I have pictures of my little angels here if you are interested:
http://community.webshots.com/album/78766794ATFrVE

Thank you all for asking about them. I would recommend greyhounds to everyone who has a little more love and tlc to give.

:teeth:

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Doctor P
Our documents still didn't come!!! They are scheduled to be delivered today. The wait is killing me/us. We, too, are cat people--just one, but she is a cute handful. Can't wait to meet everybody in just a few more weeks. The group has really grown! Should be a lot of fun.

We didn't get ours either! :(

[Doctor P]

Well...tracking says that it is on a truck in our town, so it shouldn't be long now till we have our documents!!!!

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Doctor P
Well...tracking says that it is on a truck in our town, so it shouldn't be long now till we have our documents!!!!

That's a good sign!!!

[Samsara]

Great pics Melody! Meimei and Starlight look like they've taken well to their parents. :)

Unfortunately, there is a greyhound track not too far from us in Tampa. Every time we go to the SPCA or Humane Society there are always many greyhounds up for adoption. A couple of animal rights groups are working on a constitutional amendment to ban the practice and hopefully they'll succeed.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Samsara
Great pics Melody! Meimei and Starlight look like they've taken well to their parents. :)

Unfortunately, there is a greyhound track not too far from us in Tampa. Every time we go to the SPCA or Humane Society there are always many greyhounds up for adoption. A couple of animal rights groups are working on a constitutional amendment to ban the practice and hopefully they'll succeed.

Thanks!


And I'd have to agree on the banning of greyhound racing. They are such gentle and loving animals!

[paulmc80]

Ok ... with all these animal lovers onboard there's a need to be careful. We cannot be falling in love with any of the animals at the ports (domestic or wild) and trying to smuggle them on the ship. :D

I was watching an episode of "Airplane" on A&E channel last week. Its a live documentary type series where they do things going on at an airport. This poor woman was so heart broken because she couldn't bring her new puppy with her. She didn't realize the regulations regarding that and thought she could just carry the little fella on. Boy was that tear jerker with her crying at the check-in counter! Happy ending though, she left the dog with her daughter in that city and she brought the puppy over a month later.

[ganurse]

since princessdiaries comes out wed, do you think it will still be playing on board?

did anyone else get there docs today? i wish i had time to start packing, but im not done unpacking the house yet..oh well. maybe i will justt buy all new stuff..just kidding

:bounce:

[Doctor P]

YESSSSS!!!! Our documents came this afternoon! The trip seems so much more real now.

[Samsara]

Originally posted by ganurse
since princessdiaries comes out wed, do you think it will still be playing on board?

Without a doubt! In fact, it will probably premiEar at sea on the Disney Magic this week.

OK, Doc Dance for Doc P! :teeth:



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[rae519]

I hate the animal racing business - horse and greyhound, but at least horses have it better (since most go into breeding). Thank you for sharing that with us. I think it gives us all a new understanding and appreciation for rescued animals. And I do so hate boarding my pets, even though they are at the Vet Clinic Boarding - still and all - how could one sneak a chihuahua on the ship??????? Maybe he could be a "seeing eye" dog!!!

For the first time I am not concerned about the Documents - maybe I am crazy but hey, booking so late, I can't expect them to get here as quickly as those of you who have waited it out!


No packing done here yet.....either.

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
For the first time I am not concerned about the Documents - maybe I am crazy but hey, booking so late, I can't expect them to get here as quickly as those of you who have waited it out!

No packing done here yet.....either.

Rae
I didn't get ours yet either.
I am told that normal time period to expect documents are 30-14 days prior to cruise. We are at 23 or 24, right? So we still have about a week or more left before we can start panicking.

[Doctor P]

Plus, getting an upgrade must make it easier to be patient, Rae! Look forward to sailing with you. :)

[rae519]

From what I have been told that if the documents do not arrive, they still have all our information at the Port and we can fill them out there.

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
From what I have been told that if the documents do not arrive, they still have all our information at the Port and we can fill them out there.

Rae

Don't worry Rae, there is no way we'd allow them to make you stay at Port!!! Besides, we'd throw shrimp overboard to you! ;)

[rae519]

Originally posted by CRSNDSNY
Don't worry Rae, there is no way we'd allow them to make you stay at Port!!! Besides, we'd throw shrimp overboard to you! ;)

I think I love you.

Rae

[FL_Librarian]

Samsara,

Congratulations on YOUR master's degree! Now it's time for us to get our PhD!

My husband is working on his doctorate in pharmacy. He just completed his first year. Someone is always doing homework in my house.

Oh, and by the way...We have our documents!!!

Maryleigh:D

[paulmc80]

Rae, I'm sure you have your reservations well in hand. Not a thing to worry about regarding the documents. They might just be held up a bit while DCL upgrades the people in stateroom 5622 to switch you all over. :D

I'm just making my checklist of things to do before I leave here on on 9/2. Love the anticipation.

[Samsara]

Originally posted by FL_Librarian
Samsara,

Congratulations on YOUR master's degree! Now it's time for us to get our PhD!

My husband is working on his doctorate in pharmacy. He just completed his first year. Someone is always doing homework in my house.

Oh, and by the way...We have our documents!!!

Maryleigh:D


Thanks for the congrats Maryleigh! To be honest, I don't think I'll ever go further with my education. Unless I really wanted to pursue a career in higher-education teaching or applied research, a Ph.D. in social work really wouldn't serve me that well. And, I'm surprised I made it through the Masters program! I am burnt out on school!!! :crazy2:

And whooo hoooo about the docs!!! :teeth: (Am I allowed to talk to a librarian like that? ;) )

[FL_Librarian]

I'm not your typical librarian!;)

[Samsara]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Ohhhhh...

Can't wait to get you out on that dance floor in Rockin' Bar D...

(Just kidding! I don't dance and I will run screaming from the room if someone attempts to make me. Just ask the cruise staff from previous cruises. :teeth: )

[pogopossum]

well i guess we are in the same boat docs-wise, as well as cruise-wise. lol. ours haven't come yet, how did you get that racking number, doc? would like to check into that.

some of us started packing, after picking up dw's cases from repair center, i figured that she would get going but she hasn't yet. i bought her a new garment bag on wheels at the shop, she was pretty happy, and i wqas too because it was on clearance and i saved over $100, woohoo.

time is counting down to c-day, and i've got to finish painting the house and fix the gate so the twins don't escape again while we are gone. we have twin goldens, luke and leia, who spent a little time at the pound earlier this summer when we went camping. ourneighbor came over to feed and water them and they were gone, kinda freaked him out, not to mention us, but it got straightened out and now i need to put a safety latch on the gate.

hopefully we will all get those docs today.

[rae519]

Originally posted by Samsara
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Ohhhhh...

Can't wait to get you out on that dance floor in Rockin' Bar D...

(Just kidding! I don't dance and I will run screaming from the room if someone attempts to make me. Just ask the cruise staff from previous cruises. :teeth: )


Ask me!
Ask me!

Aren't you the one who was sitting on top of the Dueling Pianos singing with them? Ohhhh, but that wasn't dancing, now was it?


Rae

[rae519]

Originally posted by FL_Librarian
I'm not your typical librarian!;)

I won't even TOUCH that line, "Marion"!

What do you think about banning books in High School?

Rae

[Doctor P]

I had called DCL to check on the status of our documents (I actually called the wrong DCL number, but the CM was very nice about helping anyway rather than pushing me on to someone else). When he told me that they had been sent out, I realized from Verandah Man's earlier post on another thread that I could probably ask for a tracking number and so I did. The CM was real nice about giving it to me. It really helped add to the fun to be able to track the documents on the way to our house.

[CRSNDSNY]

Is someone here hiding our docs from us? That's a mean and cruel trick to play on my sensitive soul, you know!!!

[paulmc80]

Soul you say? Oh man! I don't have one. Sold it for my last DCL cruise. lol

[Doctor P]

Jason and Travis,

How are things going with Hurricane Charley? Sounds like a lot of people are being evacuated. Are you guys still OK?

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by paulmc80
Soul you say? Oh man! I don't have one. Sold it for my last DCL cruise. lol

:rotfl:

[sstucush]

I know there are a few fellow cruisers about to experience Hurricane Charley with me. Good luck to all of you. We're about to clear our garage out to hold another car and we need to move our outdoor furniture inside the house. This thing is going to come right over us as a Cat.3 hurricane. Hard to believe.

We'll just keep thinking about our cruise coming up in three weeks! See you guys soon!

[Samsara]

Hi all--

We're here too. North Clearwater (Tampa Bay) to be exact. A lot of people are leaving Pinellas (Level C Evacuation order) and people are now leaving Hilsborough (Level C) now as well. The newspapers are reporting that the evacuation orders cover about 800,000 people between Pinellas (380,000) and Hilsborough (420,000).

The stores are crazy, as expected, and I don't think there's a single C or D battery left in the county. No water, flashlights, or duct tape either! :)

We're in a non-evacuation zone so we won't be going anywhere. Just bought a few groceries and will start bringing the outdoor stuff inside in a bit. We made sure we were OK on cat food and human food and had a few candles and matches. I guess we'll be taking it as we go.

Doctor P--

We're still good to go so far. Just had to brave the stores! Think Christmas time at Wal Mart with an "Everything 50% off" sale going on! :hyper:

We'll be sure to keep you guys up to date!

[CRSNDSNY]

My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you Floridians in the next couple days! Be safe!

[paulmc80]

Hang in there all you Floridians! Be safe!

[kayefire]

:tongue: :hyper: :wave2:

Snack size pekingnese huh? Not sure if She-she is gonna like that description. You know how sensitive she is. You'll be lucky if she gives you any kisses for that one babe..

Speaking of kisses..shes at my right foot right now licking away. For some reason my little one has this fixation on my feet. (Yes, babe I know I encourage her.)

Yea, she's my little baby for sure. Even if she does give her big brother Lobo a hard time at times.

Too bad you can't take small dogs on board. I could just see her running up and down the passageways. Unfortunately she is not a big kid puppy. Very few kids can even get near her. Especially little blonde headed boys.

But I'd love to have a pic of her being held by Mickey Mouse. She actually a pair of small mickey mouse ears that I got the last time I was at Disney World. You tie them on.

Anyway, I keep telling Paul that Disney World should really create their next hotel where they allow pets. Matter o'fact when we stayed at one of the Universal hotels they had room service for pets. That's really a market they could explore. They could have an onsite groomer, vet, all sorts of pet friendly options. Bet all kinds of people would jump on that one.

[CRSNDSNY]

I totally agree! There should be a Disney hotel that allows pets! Don't worry, when I'm a zillionaire you better believe I will be responsible for one of those!

I still don't understand why I can't take my two 70lb+ girls onboard with us. Just slap some mickey ears on them and nobody would know the difference. They look just like their Mommy! ;)

[rae519]

Heard the report this AM and looks bad for our friends, Jason and Travis and a few others there. We can just pray that (1) the hurricane diverts or (2) damage is minimal and insurance will cover it without any hassles.

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
Heard the report this AM and looks bad for our friends, Jason and Travis and a few others there. We can just pray that (1) the hurricane diverts or (2) damage is minimal and insurance will cover it without any hassles.

Rae

::yes::
:goodvibes

Hope all is well.

[Doctor P]

Having been through one hurricane and the storms associated with lots of hurricanes, I hope the storm weakens a lot very quickly. At least with hurricanes there is typically a fair amount of time to prepare and buckle down. Just hope there isn't much damage and that this weeks cruisers are minimally affected (especially in terms of flying in today).

[rae519]

Oh, the joy of flying when there are strong winds......NOT!

Rae

[ganurse]

my thoughts and prayers are with you guys. I went through Hurricane Andrew and all ofmy family is in central florida...glad the cruise iscoming up so that you will have time to relax as well

[moinab]

Hi again, 9/4/04 cruisers! :wave2:

I wanted to check in on Jason and Travis, wondering if they are in the mandatory evac zone. The good news is that Charley is turning more easterly, so the Tampa area may not take a direct hit. The bad news is that it's been upgraded to catagory 4, and is looking to hit Sanibel Island/Fort Myers.

It's also tracking toward us, here in NE FL, for later tonight. We're under flood and tornado watches for the next 16 hours, as well as tropical storm/hurricane warning. Good luck, everyone!

Maureen

[DisneyMagicTravis]

Hey there. No we are not in an evacuation area. Looks like it is going to hit a bit south of here. Looked as if we were the target for the last day or so, but it took a right turn somewhat. It would have been a very bad storm though, now that it's a cat 4. Remember that's what Andrew was. Hopefully everyone in Ft. Myers and Port Charlotte will be OK. It's cloudy here right now, very still outside. We've only had one feeder band come through so far. Other than that now I'm bored. Everything is closed so there is nothing to do. I hope Disney is able to re-open tomorrow morning. :D Talk to you all soon.

[rae519]

Just keep the chardonney flowing!

Rae