September 4th (2004) Disney Magic Cruise List

[sstucush]

Hurricane Charley has passed Sarasota with nothing more than a little wind and rain. I assume Jason and Travis fared as well as we did. Not what we expected at all. Best wishes to those still in Charley's path.

[pogopossum]

glad to hear that the storm turned a little bit and spared ya'll a little bit. but i talked to fil this aft and they were getting lots of rain and waiting for the passover of st cloud of the eye tonight and whatever that would bring.

we'll check in with them in the morn and see how they fared.

on another more pos note, docs came today, including fil and stepmil, and i got the ups guy to forward theirs to them, so that we wouldn't have to pay for shipping. happy, happy, joy, joy.

it was funny, ups truck showed about 4 pm, and went next door, i was outside on swing talking to fil on phone, and i was expecting shipment of new discman, not to mention docs, well he left, so i thought was that my package, looked a little small for discman, though. i walked over to porch and looked at package and saw my name and address on box, so i picked it up, it was even the right address. it was our docs, but no discman. in about 5 mins another ups truck pulls up, and the guy starts rummaging around in the back, so i walked out to the curb, well he comes out with two boxes, discman and fil's docs. i couldn't believe they sent two trucks for all this. i guess it could have been three.

[pogopossum]

i saw on the late news that tropical depression #5 (earl) is developing south of islands and could track north to florida along same track as charley next week. will pray that it doesn't get strong enough to do much damage. reminds me of 96 when the destin got hit twice in less than 3 weeks, although they weren't as strong.
we delayed our drive home by a day and went to universal to miss the second one, actually stopped at destin for a few days on the drive down.
it was kind of eerie

[CRSNDSNY]

Glad you got your docs, pogopossum!

Maureen, Travis, Jason, and all Floridians...please check in soon and let us know how you fared this morning. Hopefully the storm proceeded to take a turn away from you all. I've been thinking about you!

[rae519]

On a different note - Ruth Riley (#8) is playing right now as I type on the Women's Olympic Basketball Team. We are leading the New Zealand team 88/42. Ruth is from our county in Indiana.

She's the tallest girl on the team, by the way!! White women CAN jump!


Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
On a different note - Ruth Riley (#8) is playing right now as I type on the Women's Olympic Basketball Team. We are leading the New Zealand team 88/42. Ruth is from our county in Indiana.

She's the tallest girl on the team, by the way!! White women CAN jump!


Rae

Go girl! :bounce:

[moinab]

Hi Melody! :wave2:

I just got home from work.

We definitely got off easy last night. I woke up at 1:30 AM, to the sound of wind and rain. Thinking that it was the start of the storm, I came downstairs and turned on the news. They were showing that it had been downgraded from 4 to 1, and that the eye was passing south of here. Also, we didn't get any tornadic activity, which was a big concern.

We actually had a thunderstorm a few weeks ago that was much stronger than what we got last night.

Thanks for thinking of us!:wave2:

Maureen

[paulmc80]

I do truly feel for the lives affected by this recent act of nature there in Florida. I'm hoping for a quick recovery in every way lives have been affected. Wishing for the best.

Looking forward to our visit there and teh upcoming cruise with everyone else here on this board and the Disney Magic.

[CRSNDSNY]

I'm so glad everyone is checking in and accounted for!

We should be getting the heavy rain and winds starting sometime today. Tis the season!

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I must say, though, that I am now getting so incredibly nervous about flying in and out of MCO. Let's cross our fingers that there are no problems getting us to our cruise and home from our cruise! :goodvibes

[rae519]

Andy had his flight cancelled so he is driving to Orlando for his 8/21 cruise. I wonder how many have been impacted by this besides those who were directly in the pathway.

I got my documents yesterday - that should be the last of our group. But it didn't have my "early dining" so I will have to check with the Head Servers when I board since we are linked with Paul and Kaye.

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
Andy had his flight cancelled so he is driving to Orlando for his 8/21 cruise. I wonder how many have been impacted by this besides those who were directly in the pathway.

I got my documents yesterday - that should be the last of our group. But it didn't have my "early dining" so I will have to check with the Head Servers when I board since we are linked with Paul and Kaye.

Rae

Andy has the right idea....because of reading how he is driving down, we're going to have a backup plan to drive to port just in case. We are supposed to fly into MCO late Friday night. I just wouldn't be able to deal if the airport closed.

BTW -- we still didn't receive our docs. :(

[paulmc80]

Rae - No early dining on your documents? Sounds like we'll have to fix that. (I hope) :D

Sounds like Andy has a nice drive ahead of him. Being able to drive there is certaninly a decent option to have. One that usually doesn't cross my mind however.

[rae519]

Paul - you mean you can't swim??? Sheesh, some native Hawaiian you are - I can just hear your ancestors muttering!!!

Melody - you can bunk with us!!!

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
Melody - you can bunk with us!!!

Rae

Are you sure???? I'm a cuddler, Rae!!! ;) :crowded:

[ganurse]

so our documents are set. reas is made and we just need to travel to central fl. my mom and sister live in edgewater fl and still dont have power or phone and my mother in law lost her trees in her front yard. im glad they are ok. im looking forward to my dh to read these posts

[rae519]

Originally posted by CRSNDSNY
Are you sure???? I'm a cuddler, Rae!!! ;) :crowded:

I'm too old to get pregnant.....
HAHAHAH!

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Am I the only one waiting for my docs?

[Windermere]

I got myy docs a couple weeks ago but DH hasn't gotten his first set yet. They went too our old address so they had to be re-issued. Maybe I'll call tomorrow to make sure the new set has been shipped out.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Windermere
I got myy docs a couple weeks ago but DH hasn't gotten his first set yet. They went too our old address so they had to be re-issued. Maybe I'll call tomorrow to make sure the new set has been shipped out.
Now I don't feel so left out.
TA emailed me that he received them yesterday and will be 2-day shipping them to me today. So that means I should have them Thursday or Friday. YEAH! :bounce:

[Doctor P]

Glad to hear you will be getting those documents soon!!

[paulmc80]

Yay! Glad to know you will soon be getting your documents. That should make us all ready to set sail very soon. :D

[ganurse]

has melissa posted yet? i saw her name at ***************** and wanted to email her..i grew up in her town!

woohoo

[paulmc80]

Hey! I missed that remark about not being able to swim.

When I was little Mama fish took me out and said swim. So, I did swim and I swam and I swam all over the dam! Hah! And I learned how to sing too! :D

[Windermere]

Called DCL tonight and found out that DH's documents have been reprinted and should be bound and sent out in the next 2 days hopefully.

15 days and we are on our way 'home'.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by paulmc80
Hey! I missed that remark about not being able to swim.

When I was little Mama fish took me out and said swim. So, I did swim and I swam and I swam all over the dam! Hah! And I learned how to sing too! :D

You are so funny! Can't wait to meet you!

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Windermere
Called DCL tonight and found out that DH's documents have been reprinted and should be bound and sent out in the next 2 days hopefully.

15 days and we are on our way 'home'.

That's great news! I'm sure they'll get them to you quickly. I'm hoping our's show up tomorrow or Friday. I will feel much better having them in my hands.

[rae519]

Paul "Big Kahuna" is THE MAN! Just wait til you are around him and Kaye, you will laugh so much! They are the greatest sailing couple!!

Rae

[FL_Librarian]

Hi,

I am back online!!!

We live in Fort Myers and the area was hit fairly hard by the hurricane.

My friends and family are OK and our house sustained little damage beyond torn roof shingles and uprooted trees.

Many of my neighbors are still without power. We lost electricity, phone and cell-phone service. Air-conditioning is by far the best invention if you live in Florida.

Our local news is running 24-hour updates as people in the barrier islands are returning to their homes. Many popular beaches simply no-longer exist.

Thanks everyone for your prayes and thoughts. We feel very fortunate and grateful to be alive and have a home.

Now, it's time to start thinking about a great vacation!

Maryleigh:)

[paulmc80]

Maryleigh - Glad to hear you all went through it pretty much ok. Everyone down there hang in there. Hope it all gets better soon for all affected.

[CRSNDSNY]

Maryleigh -- I'm so glad you checked in with us and I'm so sorry that you've gone through so much with Charley. All my best to you and your family (and friends) as you begin pulling everything back together.

[FL_Librarian]

Thanks, everyone.

This situation made me realize how many things we take for granted.

In many parts of Lee County, residents must contend with raw sewage in the streets, and still no water or electricity. Several people were heartbroken to return to their homes (after being evacuated) to find that their pets had died. The shelters are still running and the Red Cross is handing out water, ice and other supplies at "comfort stations" around county.

Now that my life has become more "normal," I am trying to focus on the cruise. It is difficult, however, because vacation seems a bit trivial after seeing so much destruction.

I am looking forward to meeting everyone. My daughters have been excited to see the names of the children (especially the girls!) that we will be travelling with.

Maryleigh

[CRSNDSNY]

WE GOT OUR DOCS!!!

Ok, now we can cruise. ;)

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Glad to hear you received your DOCS. No you can party!!!!!!!!!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :tongue:

[CRSNDSNY]

THANKS!
Our countdown clocks look awesome, don't they???

[Doctor P]

Congrats on getting your docs! Two weeks from today we'll already be on our way to drop DSD off at school on our way to the airport!!!! We're real close to single digit territory now!!

[rae519]

Are we set with a "meet and greet" time and place?

Rae

[TonyF]

Hi all,

I'm back finally!!! I've been on the road for the past few weeks, mostly for work but also a wedding in TN for my youngest brother.

Maryleigh, I'm glad to hear that your family is fine and that all has worked out for you. Both my parents have moved to Florida in the last couple of years. My dad lives in Ocala, and his area was not affected by Charley. However, my mother lives in Lakeland which was hit pretty hard. This was her first hurricane experience, and she told me it was an eye opener. Never again will she stay in the area during the storm. She had very little damage to her house, but her nephew's new house on the other side of town sustained quite a bit of damage. She told me that the destruction is everywhere, and that it is hard for people outside the area to understand without actually viewing it firsthand. She said words do not do it justice. Everyone in my family is fine, and they are extremely thankful for that.

Maryleigh, on another note, I see that your daughter Paige is 7. Although my daughter Casey is 8, she is INSISTENT that she wants to go to the Oceaneer Club as opposed to the lab. Maybe we can get the two together during the DISmeet.

It looks like things are going to get back to normal (as normal can be) for work, so I will be able to check in regularly from here til the cruise. I can't wait for it to get here, and am looking forward to boarding the ship and getting that first drink in hand!!!

TonyF

[CRSNDSNY]

Welcome back TonyF!

Will our meet and greet be at the Promenade Lounge right after the drill?

[paulmc80]

Yah! Great to hear you all finally got yoru documents Melody. Think everyone here is about ready to get goign on their vacation now. :D

We're flexible as far as a meet time and place go.

[FL_Librarian]

TonyF,

I'm glad your family did OK.

Paige is excited to meet your daughter. She turns 8 in November and I am sure the two will get along great!

Maryleigh

[rae519]

Promenade Lounge after the drill is fine with all of us. Nice quiet and great for a quick hi!

:wave2: :wave: :tongue:

Rae

[TonyF]

The Promenade Lounge after the drill is okay by us too.:D

Heading to a Brewers game this afternoon. Just a little tailgating with some of our friends. It's gonna be time to "Roll out the barrels" as they say in Milwaukee!!!:drinking1

TonyF

[CRSNDSNY]

When is everyone have Palo brunch scheduled? We're 10:30am on Monday.
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Have fun at the Brewers game, TonyF! TWO WEEKS TODAY!!!

[FL_Librarian]

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: )

Have you ever seen Elaine dance on Seinfeld?????

I'll be easy to find!

[FL_Librarian]

Originally posted by rae519
I won't even TOUCH that line, "Marion"!

What do you think about banning books in High School?

Rae

Hi Rae,

I am all about Intellectual Freedom, and don't believe in banning any type of material. And...I am always looking to find someone who enjoys a good (but friendly) argument about book banning, censorship, etc.

By the way...Marion is growing on me;)

Maryleigh

[TonyF]

Hi All,

Had to take a break yesterday. It seems we might have rolled out TOO many barrels on Saturday!!! :teeth: It was a great time, and the kids sure had fun.

We are looking to schedule our Palo brunch for Monday as well, CRSNDSNY. We don't have a time picked out yet. We still have to do the Ressie rush.

My wife did get me out yesterday afternoon to finish shopping for the cruise. Like I had any input!!! We ALL know that I was there to hold the bags!!! ;)

Less than TWO weeks!!! The excitement is building!!! :tongue:

TonyF

[rae519]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by CRSNDSNY
[B]When is everyone have Palo brunch scheduled? We're 10:30am on Monday.


Many of us are thinking of the same time slot as you, we just have to hope to get through the Ressie Rush and get it. Maybe we could all sit together!

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
Many of us are thinking of the same time slot as you, we just have to hope to get through the Ressie Rush and get it. Maybe we could all sit together!

Rae
That would be awesome!

How would we go about being sure we can be seated together?

[rae519]

You have to call Debbie and let her know that your party will be x number of people. This isn't that hard to do - just find out how many will be there and tell her that you need a table for x.

For sure, there will be 4 of us - Paul and Kaye (our friends and dining mates) and us.

Rae

[Doctor P]

As I said earlier, we would also be interested in Monday at 10:30 if that is what the group is doing. We will need to go through the reservation rush, too, to try to get a slot for two people.

[rae519]

IF she isn't able to get us all seated, then we will have to do the RUSH and take our chances.

I'm waiting to get the full report from Andy when he calls about the Pirate Night menu (not the food, but the entertainment!!). Hard to pick nights when you either want to have some fun or have a particular menu!!

Rae

[rae519]

Originally posted by FL_Librarian
Hi Rae,

I am all about Intellectual Freedom, and don't believe in banning any type of material. And...I am always looking to find someone who enjoys a good (but friendly) argument about book banning, censorship, etc.

By the way...Marion is growing on me;)

Maryleigh

HI!!!

I read start with a book then have to read everything that author has written. READ YOUR PM -

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

So we're looking at 8 all together?
Do I need to know any more details of each of you in order to make this reservation or just ask if I could switch it to 8 instead of 2?

If this time isn't available but she has another day and time, should I just take whatever we could get?

[Doctor P]

Just noticed that our countdown clock moved into single digits!!!!! Scary in terms of what we still need to do to get ready to go, but really exciting!!!

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Doctor P
Just noticed that our countdown clock moved into single digits!!!!! Scary in terms of what we still need to do to get ready to go, but really exciting!!!
I agree! I can't believe that we'll be there next weekend. There is still so much to do, but time is now going to fly.
I'm so glad I've already started to get some odds and ends packing done.

[paulmc80]

I'm so happy to be going on vacation in just over a week! :D

[ganurse]

i have no idea how to start packing. ugh..i want to be off a week before our vacation!

[CRSNDSNY]

YEAH! SINGLE DIGITS!!!

[rae519]

Call her and let her know that you have a group, and from what has been done before, they will put is in the party room together.
IF she needs names - let us know.

Thank you!!!
Rae

[rae519]

Originally posted by ganurse
i have no idea how to start packing. ugh..i want to be off a week before our vacation!

First, think about your suitcases.
Then go get them.
Put them on the floor/bed and look at them.
Go get some coffee and have breakfast.
Look at the suitcases again.
Open them.
Look at your closet.
More coffee.
Return with determination.
Eliminate the long sleeved, winter clothes.
Look again at the suitcases.
Make supper.
Move suitcases to floor or kick them out of your way.
Go to bed.

Yup, that's how it's been around here!

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
Call her and let her know that you have a group, and from what has been done before, they will put is in the party room together.
IF she needs names - let us know.

Thank you!!!
Rae
Great. I'll call today! :)

[CRSNDSNY]

Debbie told me no unless you are all in my traveling party and reservation. :(

SORRY!

I guess you can all see if you can get Palo Brunch during the ressie rush. Bummer.

[Doctor P]

Thanks for trying. I really had a feeling that might, unfortunately, be the case.

[FL_Librarian]

Originally posted by CRSNDSNY
Debbie told me no unless you are all in my traveling party and reservation. :(

SORRY!

I guess you can all see if you can get Palo Brunch during the ressie rush. Bummer.

We will do our best to get reservations at the same time.

[paulmc80]

Thanks for checking Melody!

Rules! They always get in the way. lol

We should be able to get Monday at 10:30 for Palo brunch with no problem. Most people can't stand to see a grown man cry. Well, actually they just always kinda look at me funny. But heck, can't hurt to try it if I need to! llol

[mistleto88]

Hi Everyone!

I am getting really excited about this cruise! I will break the news to my DD on her birthday this Sunday that we are going on the cruise.... I can't wait to see her expression!

I noticed there will be a few other little ladies traveling in my daughter's age range (she's turning 7).. I'd love for her to meet them to form a new friendship during the cruise. :)

Are there any single mom's out there going on this cruise? I'd love to have someone to go to dinner, brunch and high tea with at Palo's.

Melissa :wave2:

[ganurse]

i liked the suggestion of packing. i have made my list out and have thought about going shopping for new clothes, but thats about it..I want to take vacation now...im ready to get my suitcases out now!

amy

[LegalBriefs]

:bounce: For those of you that did not see me on the cruiser list on "Three************" I FINALLY got activated to use my account here.... Apparently there were... ehem... "Technical :badpc: Difficulties!"

So... I will be on-board with my best friend (I call him my brother) Jason... and though its not our First Cruise, its will be our first cruise as Single Guys (I'm painfully single and he just got divorced)... So, all you single Ladies better watch out! :love1:

I'm 36, my bro Jason is 27, we are both from LAS VEGAS so we definatly know how to have fun! :cool2:

I was thinking of hosting a little get-together during the cruise in our room (Cat 2) for all you DIS'ers... :hyper2:

AS I am new here, please let me know what you think about this and if anyone else had this planned already, please let me know...

PS- Am I the only one dressing in Pirate gear for Pirate Night? pirate: Arg!

PPS- Has anyone here ever rented a Moped on St. Thomas? I thought it might be a nice way to get around... :moped:

PPPS- I spent a lot of time as a kid visiting San Juan, so, if anyone needs some ideas, I'll be happy to help as much as my memory will serve (its been about 10 years since i was there last) :teacher:

[mistleto88]

Hi Ganurse, just saw your post about growing up in my neck of the woods... Would that be Plantation or Ft. Lauderdale????? I'm a native Floridian so this is all I know (hurricanes and all)

It sure will be nice to meet everyone here! Now who's inviting me to sit with them at Palo's ????????????????? I am a really great date!!!!! :flower3:

Melissa

[CRSNDSNY]

I hope that if you are all able to get reservations that they'll arrange tables so that we can sit with one another afterall. Besides, if we get Paul to throw a fit, how could they tell us "NO"?? ;)

Cross your fingers! :teeth:

btw -- doesn't our countdown kick butt??!!

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by mistleto88
Hi Everyone!

I am getting really excited about this cruise! I will break the news to my DD on her birthday this Sunday that we are going on the cruise.... I can't wait to see her expression!

I noticed there will be a few other little ladies traveling in my daughter's age range (she's turning 7).. I'd love for her to meet them to form a new friendship during the cruise. :)

Are there any single mom's out there going on this cruise? I'd love to have someone to go to dinner, brunch and high tea with at Palo's.

Melissa :wave2:

What a fun Mommy you are! Your little girl is going to be SO HAPPY and EXCITED! I can't think of a more fun birthday present!

Melissa - you're more than welcome to join us for Palo Brunch on Monday! We're all planning on 10:30am reservations. Join us! :teeth:

:sunny:

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by LegalBriefs
[BPS- Am I the only one dressing in Pirate gear for Pirate Night? pirate: Arg![/B]

So glad that you are finally able to post! Excellent!

You won't be the only one dressing as a Pirate...my husband has been hinting at it. His favorite Disney character is Captain Hook. So he may be dressed up, as well.

We're planning on meeting for a quickie meet at the Promenade Lounge on the day of embarkation right after the life boat drill. I think another meet in your suite with the gang would be fun, though!

:sunny:

[FL_Librarian]

Hi Ron,

We will be pirates too!!

Maryleigh

[LegalBriefs]

:hyper: I am so glad to hear that!

Avast ye mateys....! pirate:

[CRSNDSNY]

Our list originators would like to cordially invite you all to Champagne Brunch at Palo. Below is a message copied and pasted from:

Hello fellow September 4th Magic Cruisers!

In speaking with Rae, Melody, and others it has been mentioned that many of us are interested in a possible "Champagne Brunch Meet" where we could all enjoy fine food, champagne, great company, champagne, the magical atmosphere of Palo, and champagne.

As other cruisers have done in the past, we could always arrange to reserve the large Palo "meeting" room for this Champagne Brunch if we wanted to get together as a group. From what I've read, this can be done by one person with the names on the reservations and stateroom numbers of all those who will be in attendance. Since Travis and I will be on the ship pretty early we would be more than happy to try to reserve the room and make the reservation. There would be room for 14 adults wishing to attend.

If you are interested in this, you can e-mail the full names and stateroom numbers of those who will be attending.

Kudos goes out to Momma Rae who originally came up with this concept several weeks ago! Thanks Rae!!!

Oh, and did I mention there will be lots of champagne?

So if you are interested, you can send him an email. If you are unsure of his email, feel free to email me at cruisindisney@aol.com and I'll be sure to immediately forward it to them.

Hope to see you onboard!
:sunny:

[TonyF]

Hi all,

The excitement is building so much that it is all I can take to get through work now!!! All I think about is getting on that ship!!! 7 days until the vacation starts for my family!!! We can't wait!!! :bounce:

Jason and Travis, I wanted to wish you a MAGICAL voyage on the first leg of your back to back cruises. :) I look forward to meeting you both when we board.

CRZNDSNY, my daughter is SO excited that I have been talking on the boards and hopefully making new friends for her before we get on the ship. She is looking forward to meeting all the girls at the Dismeet.

Take care all. It's just around the corner!!!

TonyF

[rae519]

Yes, please go ahead and reserve the room for all of us on Monday 10:30AM - you are so sweet to do this! As you are in line, don't be shocked when you get a big Momma Rae hug!!!

Love you, boys!
Rae

[FL_Librarian]

I cannot wait one more minute!!!

I'm making everyone around me crazy!!!

Maryleigh

[rae519]

Don't feel alone in this!!!


By the way, I just spoke with the FLTours representative - I will be able to pick up our friends using their hotel as our complimentary stop - this will save both of us $$$$. Those of you who consider this option can save money since the sedan would be $160 (holds 3) and the van is $200 (for all 5 of us)!

Rae

[LegalBriefs]

I am absolutely ecstatic....! :hyper:

The time will NOT pass fast enough.... :bounce:

LOL... :rotfl:

[FL_Librarian]

I keep staring at all of our stuff that needs to be packed, but I'm not getting anything accomplished.

Help!

[rae519]

Amazing how we are so anxious to leave but procrastinate about the packing!

Rae

[Windermere]

Don't know if anyone brought this topic up before, but how many are planning on tuxes for Formal and semi-formal nights?

DH will be in tux both nights.

PS - we finally got all three weeks of documents. We are ready to cruise Sept 4 thru Sept 25. The Magic may never be the same.

[FL_Librarian]

No tux for my husband this time.

I have a broken foot and must wear specially designed (and lovely!) orthopedic sneakers all the time! We havn't decided what to do about formal night.

Please defend me when others whisper about the lady wearing sneakers all of the time!!!

Maryleigh

[WILDCATMICKEY]

No tux here. I will just pack suits. Everyhting is packed but the suits.

[ganurse]

dh did a suit last time but isconsidering renting one depending on the dress i get, if i can find one..if anyone has a dillards, they have a great clearance rack for formal dresses. i found several from 18-60 bucks..i was so excited

amy

[Monstro]

No tux here. I'd like to at some point, but not this time.

[paulmc80]

I don't wear a tux.

[LegalBriefs]

Actually, I will be wearing a Tux :groom: for Formal and a Suit for semi-formal.... which reminds me I need to get to the tailor to get them taken in a bit... I've lost about 100lbs :cool1: since January... and nothing fits... which is ok on casual stuff, but formal :jester: stuff looks silly... lol... My bro will be in suits for both nights...

[pogopossum]

not even bringing a jacket or tie, i guess i had too many years of forced business attire and now i'm just a rebel. we don't even do the church clothes thing here anymore.

[ganurse]

ok guys, i want to know your opinions on the storm. think there is anyway of avoiding it?

[ganurse]

has anyone called to see what movies will be playing/

[CRSNDSNY]

No tux for hubby this time around. He'll wear a 3-piece suit on formal and semi formal nights.

[LegalBriefs]

Originally posted by ganurse
ok guys, i want to know your opinions on the storm. think there is anyway of avoiding it?

Well, its my understanding that the DCL has NEVER cancelled a cruise due to weather :umbrella: so, regardless of the path, I am assuming we will all still be going... though it looks BAD... here is a good link... Link to Hurricane Frances Status (http://www.w3.weather.com/newscenter/tropical/?from=0803wc)

Especially check out the "Projected Path" map... it currently shows it hitting Puerto Rico wednesday morning... which is a change from yesterdays projection which had it hitting PR tuesday Morning... Amateur meteoroligists will realize that this may be a good sign that the storm is loosing momentum, HOWEVER, it has also begun to take a more Northerly track toward the east coast of Florida... NOT good... :scared1:

If anyone has any updates, or info on Hurricane Francis, please share them...

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by LegalBriefs
Well, its my understanding that the DCL has NEVER cancelled a cruise due to weather :umbrella: so, regardless of the path, I am assuming we will all still be going... though it looks BAD... here is a good link... Link to Hurricane Frances Status (http://www.w3.weather.com/newscenter/tropical/?from=0803wc)

Especially check out the "Projected Path" map... it currently shows it hitting Puerto Rico wednesday morning... which is a change from yesterdays projection which had it hitting PR tuesday Morning... Amateur meteoroligists will realize that this may be a good sign that the storm is loosing momentum, HOWEVER, it has also begun to take a more Northerly track toward the east coast of Florida... NOT good... :scared1:

If anyone has any updates, or info on Hurricane Francis, please share them...

Is this supposed to hit THIS week or OUR CRUISE WEEK?

[CRSNDSNY]

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml?

[pogopossum]

they will avoid it, it may mean that we are on a mystery cruise. the actual track of the hurricane that was in the area when we sailed in aug 00 was very similar to the projected track of frances. we diverted to the west and spent a day in cozumel, two days at cc and afternoon at freeport. that storm was quite a bit weaker, about 70 mph winds when it hit st. thomas and puerto rico. when it went over hispanola it stalled in the mountains and fell apart. capt henry left port with the intent to make it to the virgins by going straight south and between cuba and hispanola then turning to the east, but that would have put us in port same day that huricane hit, so that's when the fun began, so if we can get out of port and track follows what it looks like it may then we may be able to try the same trick this time. at any rate i know that they will do everything they can to get us some kind of cruise.

[ganurse]

i am reading it as its supposed too hit about the time that we leave. i would love a mystery cruise..iam just wondering if there is any way that it will hit florida before saturday of nourr cruise

[CRSNDSNY]

I'm just a nervous wreck about our flight on Friday evening. If MCO closes like it did with Earl, I don't know what we'll do!

[pogopossum]

check the other thread another tropical storm! for more thoughts on this.

[LegalBriefs]

Well, one suggestion, if you are worried about the airports is to fly into somewhere like atlanta as a connection, that way, if you needed to, you could always drive down from Atlanta, thats what my back-up-plan is... if we all get that far we could share a one-way rental...

I just want to get on board... LOL!

[paulmc80]

We're actually scheduled to fly out of Atlanta at 2:43p.m. on September 3, 2004. Thinking all should go well, but we shall see. :D

[Windermere]

Have fun Jason and Travis! See you next week :)

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by paulmc80
We're actually scheduled to fly out of Atlanta at 2:43p.m. on September 3, 2004. Thinking all should go well, but we shall see. :D

Hi Paul! Our layover on Friday evening is in Atlanta. We'll arrive there approximately 9pm. If MCO is shut down I guess we'll drive from Atlanta.

I hope we are worrying for nothing! :sunny:


Edited to add: BTW -- After re-reading some posts, it seems that many of us are either flying into or starting out in Atlanta. Maybe we need a party bus! :teeth: ;)

[CRSNDSNY]

HAKUNA MATATA!

Let's start thinking really positively! We have to start wishing the hurricane out of the way of our vacation! :sunny:

[rae519]

Originally posted by Windermere

PS - we finally got all three weeks of documents. We are ready to cruise Sept 4 thru Sept 25. The Magic may never be the same.


THREE WEEKS? 21 days on the Magic straight?!

I bow down to you!!!

:worship:

I AM NOT WORTHY!!!


Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Windermere, you may be setting a record that could possibly put inkognito to shame!

Sounds awesome! :teeth:

:sunny:

[rae519]

For those concerned about Hurricane Frances - two years ago Mom, Michael and I were on the Magic and Hurricane Lili diverted us to St. Thomas and Puerto Rico rather than the Western Itinerary. That was our "Magic-al Mystery Cruise" and it was wonderful!!! Calmest seas I've ever sailed on and the most beautiful skies and clouds - just perfect!!

Just as long as we can get to the Port - we know that we will be taken care of!!!!

Just wish I could take my chihuahua with me - little bugger got me so attached to him!!!! And I'm the one who said, "NO SMALL DOGS!!!" HAHAHAHAH! Spike is sleeping in my lap as I type this - unaware that this time next week he will be visiting the vet for his neutering and "vacation" - some vacation!!!!


Rae

[paulmc80]

Yes! Once we are at the port and can get on the ship no worries! I don't have no worries anyway. lol

Party bus from Atlanta.... I kinda like that idea. See, DCL could just send a bus up for us all. But, not the one that caught fire. lol

[ganurse]

i agree with the happy thoughts! I live in atlanta but we are going to try to drive to orlando thursday for a parrothead event, obviously if the storm hits thurs or fr morning we will be driving later

[Windermere]

Yep, everyone at work is jealous. My last day is Tues Aug 31 and I return to work Mon afternoon Sept 27. Several co-workers have vowed to quit on the 1st and will put in an application for rehire on the 27th. They don't want to deal with the chaos and mayheim that may occur in my absence.

[Windermere]

Next year we are doing another 3 week - the last Mexican cruise and the repo back to Florida in August. If some challenges our 3 weeks onboard, we may just have to add a Caribbean to the end.

[Windermere]

We are doing cruises - 11, 12 and 13 this year. We have 14 and 15 booked for next year. It won't be a problem to booked a 4th week next year after 'summer' is over so don't tempt me.

[Windermere]

Goals for next week -

- Get to Florida

- Get on boat


After that it's all gravy. We haven't booked any excursions yet.


You know that commercial of the dad who has 'lots of plans' all over the ship? That's DH's idea of the best first week.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Windermere
Goals for next week -

- Get to Florida

- Get on boat


After that it's all gravy. We haven't booked any excursions yet.


You know that commercial of the dad who has 'lots of plans' all over the ship? That's DH's idea of the best first week.

That sounds like an awesome plan! :sunny:

::yes:: I'm not ashamed to say I am green with envy for your three magical weeks!

And I must say, I agree 100% with those of you who said they don't mind a mystery cruise. I really don't give a hoot either where we sail to...as long as we're on the cruise is all that matters to us! :sunny:

[Monstro]

Next Week!!!

http://www.local6.com/wxcam/1808263/detail.html

Yep, We're excited!

[ganurse]

does anyone know how to find out what movies will be playing, how do i find the phone number?

[rae519]

Wait a few days and you will get the info from Three Circles. They are doing back to back cruises. Or Andy will have it already printed out somewhere!

Rae

[ganurse]

thanks for allthe info you have given me rae...have you had to cruise in bad weather before/.

[Windermere]

So we have to all get together and think of a place to re-direct the hurricaine to. We shall we send it?

[Monstro]

In the best interest of everyone- let's wish it down to a tropical wave.

[Windermere]

ok - everyone think ------

TROPICAL WAVE - TROPICAL WAVE - TROPICAL WAVE - TROPICAL WAVE - TROPICAL WAVE - TROPICAL WAVE - TROPICAL WAVE - TROPICAL WAVE - TROPICAL WAVE - TROPICAL WAVE - TROPICAL WAVE - TROPICAL WAVE - TROPICAL WAVE - TROPICAL WAVE


Think that will work?

[Monstro]

Tropical :wave:

Tropical :wave2:

[ganurse]

im glad you are all here because if i expressed my worries to my husband i would make him sad and i really want him to have a good relaxing vacation. i know there is still a week for this sucker to turn but the professionals are not predicting it. so i guess we will drive to florida next week, expecting a storm.hope its done by saturday..

[CRSNDSNY]

No no no no no, ganurse! You hope it's done by Friday! ;) Many of us have to fly in on Friday! ;)

[ganurse]

yes,i hope its done by early friday morning. im going to bed.i hope when i get up its gone somewhere else entirely

[Monstro]

Originally posted by ganurse
yes,i hope its done by early friday morning. im going to bed.i hope when i get up its gone somewhere else entirely

Damn... Still there.

[ganurse]

well. it still has time to move away

[Rachelizabeth]

Hi fellow Magic Cruisers. It's official, I'm on vacation counting down the days with you!! Yippeeee!! :Pinkbounc

BTW, I'm Rachel. This will be the first Disney Cruise for DH, DS and myself. I have had many sleepless nights day dreaming til the wee hours about the Magic.

I just found out about Frances today....that's enough to make me worry. I'll be sticking pretty close to these boards for the next 5 days.....praying that Frances Fizzles out.

I'll be driving from Indiana on Friday, should be an interesting 15 hour road trip, especially if we are driving into a hurricane. How crazy is that????

Anyhow, I'm right here with you, counting down the hours and watching/praying that we all have safe trips and that Frances misses the US.

[ganurse]

welcome rachelelizabeth. we will be cruising next week! woohoo! dont know where, but we will be cruising somewhere!

[CRSNDSNY]

WELCOME ABOARD Rachelizabeth!

[FL_Librarian]

I can't wait to meet you all in person!

Maryleigh

[ganurse]

can we assume even if we cant sail on saturday, that we will all be cruising somewhere next week? its going to be sooooo much fun

[rae519]

Felt significant waves before - I load up on bonine, ginger and wear wrist bands. More afraid of flying during turbulance than being on the water.

Yes, we will all have to keep saying "wave" !!

Rae

[ganurse]

thanks for the advice! i will bringing all of those!

[ganurse]

im hoping it will just sail right now by us...has anyone ever sailed out of tampa, ft lauderdale or miami?

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Has anyone heard from Travis or Jason, since the were at CC today instead of Key West? Wonder, what teh Magic is saying about Francis?

[Rachelizabeth]

Thanks for the warm welcome! Everyone is so kind, I can't wait to sail with y'all!

I think I will start packing tomorrow...so much to do before Friday...cancel the mail delivery, cancel the paper, pay bills, give the dogs a bath, get a pedicure, haircuts for the family, last minute shopping, trip tik from AAA (better get a map to Miama also........), get extra contact lenses, clean the house, do lots of extra homework with DS since he will be out of school 4 days...oh my, the list goes on and on..........oh, and stay glued to the Weather Channel.

We are celebrating my 32nd birthday (9/7) and 14th wedding anniversary (9/15). Anyone else celebrating a special occasion?

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Here is a response on teh movies they are showing.

Movies were...

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
Around the World in 80 Days
Brother Bear
Finding Nemo
The Alamo
Pirates of the Caribbean
King Arthur
Raising Helen
Home on the Range
Princess Diaries 2
The Village

Out of all those, only saw the last two. They showed The Village in the WD theatre on Pirate night... not a bad movie, but not as scary as advertised. Saw Princess Diaries 2 on the last night. Not as "cute" as the first one.

[ganurse]

i wonder what if anything will premier on our cruise. i hear that francis is now a strong category 3..has anyone else heard this?

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Just looked at Francis updates it now is Cat. 3 but has picked up speed fro 8 mph to 10 mph. Just touch and go for now.

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
Felt significant waves before - I load up on bonine, ginger and wear wrist bands. More afraid of flying during turbulance than being on the water.

Yes, we will all have to keep saying "wave" !!

Rae

I already bought a new box of ginger tea!!! :teeth:

:sunny:

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Rachelizabeth
We are celebrating my 32nd birthday (9/7) and 14th wedding anniversary (9/15). Anyone else celebrating a special occasion?

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

We'll be celebrating our 3 year anniversary about a month early. YEAH!

[WMILLER86]

TO: CRSNDSNY(Melody) and your sailing mates,

BON VOYAGE from your pals on the Thanksgiving 2004 Magic!

I hope you guys have a great cruise. We look forward to live updates, and trip reports.


Willie

[CRSNDSNY]

(((((hugs)))))
Thanks Willie! :teeth:

:sunny:

[Rachelizabeth]

I just spoke with Debbie at DCL. I had booked the REAS package and she was calling to schedule dinner reservations for Palo and the couples massage. DH and I will be dining in Palo on Thursday night at 9:00 pm. We are night owls. We will be doing our couples massage on Sunday at 1:00.

I also found out that Sunday is Formal night. Tuesday is Pirate night (my birthday and I hope to celebrate it in Parrot Cay). and Thursday is Semi Formal. I believe that Debbie said Sunday is the character breakfast.

Was anyone else able to get Palo reservations?

Rachel ::MinnieMo

[LegalBriefs]

:bounce: I was just looking at the storm track and if the storm follows the course they have currently set for it, then it will miss us completely and not make landfall in FL at all... Lets keep our fingers crossed on that one...! :umbrella:

[Rachelizabeth]

Keeping my fingers crossed!

Rachel ::MinnieMo

[FL_Librarian]

My toes are crossed too!!!

[ganurse]

once again, i wake up to find reports sof hurricane francis. oh how i wanted to be gone when i woke up. i dont know how to find info if the portdoes change. does anyone know? i got an email f rom sueellen saying disney will contact you but most ofwill not be at our homes!.

[mistleto88]

I am so praying this hurricane avoids the state of Florida! This is my DD7 and my first cruise and we are celebrating her 7th birthday. I just told her about the cruise last night and she is counting the MINUTES! :cake:

I also live in Ft. Lauderdale, so can we all go back to our praying form and recite "Frances Frances go away and please don't come any other day"?!:worship:

Melissa

[ganurse]

yes we can. i dont know if i said that sueellen from dU emailed me and told me that they wont cancel the cruise and will let you know more details. how are they going to let us know if none of us are home

[Rachelizabeth]

Anyone else holding their breath and watching Frances' movement??????

Rachel :worried: :sad1: :worried:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ftp/graphics/AT06/refresh/AL0604W5+GIF/300858W5.gif

[LegalBriefs]

OK... just got off the phonewith DCL... they said, and I quote "There will definitly be a change in the intinerary, we are in negotiations right now..."
She continued and said that we may be using their "Alternative Port" but she declined to comment on where that would be.. she said the plans would be finalized by thursday or friday and they would make an official announcement at that time... :confused:

Does anyone have any inside information? Any contacts to tap? Anyone know where the "Alternative Port" would be?

[CPM]

Originally posted by LegalBriefs



Does anyone have any inside information? Any contacts to tap? Anyone know where the "Alternative Port" would be?

Most likely Tampa. They ahve used this port before. I can't imagine it would be Ft. Lauderdale or Miami given the situation.
I'm on Sunday's cruise. I would love to leave out of Tampa. I wonder what they do about your cars if you leave from one port and arrive in another?

[Rachelizabeth]

I spoke with Disney Cruise Line this morning to get advice on my Trip-Tiks from AAA. I asked if the Magic could not dock at Port Canaveral, where should I get maps to just in case there is an alternate embarkation site. DCL advised to get maps to Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami as alternate sites.

My hope is Tampa or Ft. Lauderdale. Miami is such a long drive - especially in hurricane weather.

I'm sitting here, hoping for a miracle.........Floridians need our prayers..............turn baby turn.

Rachel

[paulmc80]

Wishing for the best weather possible. For everyone's best interest. :D

[rae519]

Would it be unreasonable to assume that DCL would bus us to the alternate port?

Paul, I'm getting nervous, but not sure if it's the weather or the Kona hitting my bloodstream!

Rae

[WILDCATMICKEY]

I would hope they would bus us to the changed port. I am just wanting to make it to the Orlando Airport Firday Night.

[mistleto88]

Hi guys, after being nervous about this ordeal the whole day, I also just called DCL and spoke to a really nice woman. She said that no adjustments in port or itinerary have been made at this point, however, she did ask for my contact information so they can get in touch with me should things change. She also said they would try their best to keep the itinerary as close to the original as possible while maintaining the safety of their guests.... Like the last 7 nt Western cruise they bypassed Key West and made two stops in Mexico and did CC first. She said she seriously doubted they would ever change an Eastern to a Western. She also said they have never left from another port so things would have to be pretty dire to change locations.... but if they did, they would probably pick up the cost. She mentioned that they did delay the last Western cruise to give guests extra time to get there and even when they left (leaving some passengers still unaccounted for), they contacted these guests and made arrangments for them to drive/fly down to Key West to catch the ship there, at Disney's expense! She promised they would be extra accommodating if this hurricane gets too close to us.

Another thing to consider, and it's just a consideration, is trip insurance, which is still available through DCL's insurance carrier (but not bookable through Disney, you'd have to call the insurance co. direct). I booked my trip through VacationsToGo and they will allow me to buy trip insurance up to 48 hours prior to departure. The cost for me (36) and my dd7 would be about $100.00 and covers just about everything. It's just something to think about in case you are truly concerned.... however, just to re-state, if there are any changes due to this hurricane, there would be no penalties or loss of money inflicted by Disney.

Let's just keep hoping the hurricane changes it's course. You all may want to contact Disney to give them all your contact numbers in case they don't already have them.

Signed,

a finger crossing, toe crossing, eye crossing Melissa :)

[WILDCATMICKEY]

mistleto88
Good information. Thanks for the DCL update.

[Rachelizabeth]

Has anyone heard from Jason or Travis? I'm just wondering how they are doing. If the progression path of Frances is correct, it looks like they will have to go through the hurricane to get back to Port Canaveral. Any thoughts or ideas?

Rachel

[mistleto88]

Just heard the latest update on the news.... and it's still anyone's guess.... I think it will miss PR and the USVI (it's path is just above them) but the Friday/Saturday forecast has it going anywhere in the state of Florida. There aren't any real significant high/low pressure systems that are going to move it dramatically, at least not that they can see yet. Unfortunately, it will be the waiting game.

People in South Fl are already starting on the water/wood/generator runs. :(

Melissa

[ganurse]

so does everyone have a back up plan to get to tampa if needed. can we just drive there or do we need to ride in the bus..Im not saying it will be tampa, but it would the closest. we are driving to orlando on thursday so hopefully we will be able to figure out where we will be able get on the ship, if we get to go on a ship.!!!!

im glad we are all hanging in there!

[pogopossum]

the thing about driving direct to tampa and parking there is, will they sail back to tampa if weather is fine 0n the 10th. if they sail back to pc then your car is in tampa, so you are probably better off driving to pc and hoping for disney transpo to tampa.

[ganurse]

how will they let us know whats going on? call? email? is there a site we are to check? a number to call? ohhhh, im so confused

[pogopossum]

like posted on this or other threads, they will call or email i guess, now what that does to those that are traveling in early i don't know. guess i'll just have to check voice mail and email at hotel, but we may know nothing until almost time to board.

[pogopossum]

hey ganurse i hope that it is a quiet work night for you, but i just wouldn't worry, they will get us out to sea and keep us pointed in a sunny dry direction. we spent week on the magic right at the beginning of the seven night cruises in 2000, and the captain made a decision to scrap original itinerary in the middle of the night and the next morning to our surprize we in the western caribbean, and eventually ended up at cozumel. so it has been done before that they sailed an eastern itinerary into western one.

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Just finished looking at several Hurricane sites and it is still out there. Still a cat. 3 but has sped up to 15 mph. Friday can't get here soon enough, might be spending the night at the airport.

[ganurse]

im still getting very excited!

[ganurse]

ok, im depending and trusting you to letme know what you hear from disney..i have to work all night and sleep all day so i want some good news when i wake up

amy

[dlwharp]

HI all,

Just found this forum yesterday, thank goodness. Thanks everyone who is sharing information. I'm very nervous that our flight is going to be cancelled. We're to fly into Orlando late Friday night from Philadelphia and I'm wondering if we should try to change our flight to Thursday? Anyone else contemplating the same thing?

Hope to see everyone on the ship on Saturday!!

::MinnieMo

[TexasGirl]

Surely everthing will work out. Here's hoping.

We leave Friday, afternoon to fly in to Orlando. I'm glad we are going in a day early with all the uncertainty going on.

We're celebrating 11th anniversary and bring our 4 year old. We can't waiit.

[rae519]

We are also flying in on Friday (afternoon arrival) and after listening to Dr. Jon Nese on the Weather Channel, I must admit the words "Major Hurricane when it reaches the southeast coast" has me VERY concerned.

This will be a great test for our travel agents to see how they will help us out!!

Anyone hear from their TA lately?????

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by dlwharp
HI all,

Just found this forum yesterday, thank goodness. Thanks everyone who is sharing information. I'm very nervous that our flight is going to be cancelled. We're to fly into Orlando late Friday night from Philadelphia and I'm wondering if we should try to change our flight to Thursday? Anyone else contemplating the same thing?

Hope to see everyone on the ship on Saturday!!

::MinnieMo

Us too! But we're flying out of Avoca (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton) with a stop in Atlanta. We're set to arrive at MCO at 11:30pm. We're going to cross our fingers and stick to this plan.

I hope your's works out, too!

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
Anyone hear from their TA lately?????

Rae

My TA called DCL and said nothing has yet changed.

I'm just really worried about our flight. What if we can't fly in? If we have a layover in Atlanta, will Delta allow us to stay in Atlanta even if MCO is shut down? Or will our entire flight be cancelled?

I am now officially hitting panick mode. :scared:

[Scrappy520]

We're flying out of Phili on Fri @ 11am. I hope our flight is not cancelled. I'm looking into the cost of flying out on Thursday nite.

I called my TA & left him a msg. I just want to know if he can give me a phone # to call to find out if the cruise changes port for Saturday. I'll be staying on Fri. nite @ a friend's house & have a car p/u for Sat. early am.

Let's pray that we all arrive at the port safely & that we all have an incredibly memorable cruise.

[Scrappy520]

Well, my TA wasn't much help, which surprises me b/c he's always been great. He suggested we call DCL on Friday pm & check the status of the cruise then.

[dlwharp]

Hi,

I think Friday PM might be too late! If they cancel flights into Orlando and we wait until then to do anything, we're sunk (no pun intended!). I think it takes 24 hours for us to drive to FLA from Philly, so that wouldn't be an option. My TA said that airlines will usually let you change your flight to an earlier one without charging you a new fare if it looks like the original flight will be cancelled. She suggests trying that the day before we leave (on Thursday). I'd love to just change my flight to Thursday night.

Oh, what to do, what to do! :confused:

I just heard on the news though that Frances might not make landfall in FLA until Sunday (hitting the Bahamas as early as Friday night).

::MinnieMo

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Just saw a map and they are now prepdicting that it will hit land at the GA/FL/SC lines on Sunday so that is really good. I THINK!

[ganurse]

what if i dont have a ta but i booked through dreams unlimited?

[Scrappy520]

Amy -

Call DU; they could be more help than my TA.

However, I checked w/ DCL & they suggested to call on Friday pm to find out if the ship will be moved to another port. It's too early to know anything about our cruise; they're working right now on the 4-day cruise that sails on Thursday pm.

See you onboard!

[TexasGirl]

Disney cruise line actually called me this afternoon. Like you guys, I am on the Sat, Sept 4th Eastern cruise.

She said Disney was contacting all the passengers. They wanted to know if I had a cell phone number, the flight I would be taking, the hotel I would be staying at. She said they would be contacting us, Friday or Saturday or Thursday and needed alternate #'s.

I asked if any decisions had been made and she said that it was still too early. She relayed that "they" (whoever that is) had been in almost constant meetings today talking about the situation and contengencies.

Anyway...thought this was interesting. I don't know if anyone else has been contacted?

[rae519]

Big thanks to All Seasons Travel (Sandi and Chuck) - they called me several times today to verify my information (flight, hotel, phone numbers) AND to reassure me that althought they will be gone on their vacation, I will be served by their office and Disney.

Chuck took a lot of time out of his day to call and give me more information about what could happen and how do deal with things. Basically, he said that we need to make sure that we have all our information together and that our TA or Disney has all current numbers (cell phone and emergency).

I was totally blow away by his call and his caring professionalism - made me very glad that I transferred my Disney cruise to them. I can't believe how informed he was and how willing he was to answer all my questions.

So best advise, make sure Disney has your numbers and don't sweat it!

Rae

[Scrappy520]

TexasGirl -

I "wonder" who'll call me.... I made my ressie w/ a TA not w/ DCL directly? Who did you book yours with?

[paulmc80]

I just e-mailed our TA and gave them our information. She e-mailed me back immediately thanking me for providing the information and that they have it noted in their system.

I'm notorious for not answering my home telephone. Almost will never get in touch with me that way. lol

[rae519]

Originally posted by paulmc80
I'm notorious for not answering my home telephone. Almost will never get in touch with me that way. lol


Now that's why!!!!

Rae

[paulmc80]

Well, if DCL called me at home I'd probably answer beacuse it would probably be about 3:00a.m. in the morning here. lol
I'd jump out of bed ready to cuss out whoever it was calling at that ungodly hour. :D

[rae519]

i HAVE YOUR NUMBER!

[CRSNDSNY]

:rotfl: :rotfl:

[Windermere]

Got a call from DCL this evening. They just wanted info on where they could contact us Thur and Fri. Said nothing had changed yet.

T&J said they are having a good time onboard. Calm waters. Internet cafe is down onboard so they were surfing the net at a local cafe. They have heard nothing yet about a change of port.

[Windermere]

Several years ago (I think pre-Wonder even) DCL did change port for a few trips to Port Everglades. Passengers were kept well informed about the changes. There were buses at PC to transport anyone to the ship that wanted to park at the port.

I know this as fact because I know several people personally that were on the diverted cruises.

[rae519]

Originally posted by CRSNDSNY
:rotfl: :rotfl:

What are you laughing at, Missie????
I have YOUR number also!

Oops, I forgot, both of you have mine!!!!

Okay, folks, remember this is OUR vacation and we aren't going to let that hurricane or a change of itinerary get in OUR way! So all smiles ahead!

Rae

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
What are you laughing at, Missie????
I have YOUR number also!

Oops, I forgot, both of you have mine!!!!

Okay, folks, remember this is OUR vacation and we aren't going to let that hurricane or a change of itinerary get in OUR way! So all smiles ahead!

Rae

LOL

BTW -- Keep that positive attitude coming. I'm in desperate need for replenishing!

[TexasGirl]

Disney called me direct although I booked through All Seas Travel. I was impressed DCL was doing that. Not one peep from All Seas though.

[Rachelizabeth]

OK, here's what I have decided (for the moment anyways). We are driving down a day earlier than planned (we will be in Florida on Friday morning instead of Saturday morning). We made a reservation for Pop Century at WDW for Friday night. I am hoping that when we wake up Saturday morning, that we will be able to make a quick adjustment to alternative docking sites.

Ok Floridians, I need your help. I am hurricane ignorant. I'm thinking that if the hurricane hits PC area, that there will also be severe weather/tornadoes/high winds etc. in Orlando as well. Is it a smart thing to even consider staying in Orlando on Friday night or would I be better off staying somewhere on the Florida border????? I have already made my nonrefundable reservation (about $86.00) for Pop Culture.

The most afraid that I have ever been in my life was in May when I was driving home from work in a severe thunderstorm. There were tornadoes dropping down out of the clouds all around me, emergency vehicles with sirens blaring everywhere. How does that compare to a hurricane???

Starting to panic........in Indiana

Rachel

[CPM]

Originally posted by Rachelizabeth

Ok Floridians, I need your help. I am hurricane ignorant. I'm thinking that if the hurricane hits PC area, that there will also be severe weather/tornadoes/high winds etc. in Orlando as well. Is it a smart thing to even consider staying in Orlando on Friday night or would I be better off staying somewhere on the Florida border????? I have already made my nonrefundable reservation (about $86.00) for Pop Culture.

Rachel

I think it depends on where it hits. WDW seems to take good precausions during storms. I would make sure you have some ice and water on hand, wherever you stay. WDW will give you flashlights but it wouldn't hurt to bring a radio and extra batteries, just like if you were home without power. Maybe even some food. Fill your bath tub in the room if the storm is going to hit or come close. I had my kids wear thier bike helmets during Charley, you probably won't have them handy ;)

[mistleto88]

Hi everyone, DCL contacted me tonight to ensure they had all my contact numbers. While she could not tell me how things are going to change she did give me additional information, as follows:

1) DCL still plans on sailing on 9/4.
2) Captain will have a finalized course either late Thursday or Friday am.
3) An Eastern trip could be turned into a Western trip, although this is unlikely as I believe HF as already passed both PR and USVI. Castaway Cay could be eliminated if necessary.
4) A port change to TPA (Tampa) is unlikely as CCL or RCL (can't remember which) already have confirmed birthing and take priority over Disney. Therefore, there simply would not be sufficient space for them to relocate there.
5) Depending on the weather (of course) either Port Everglades (FLL) or Key West ports would be used IF they needed to relocate.
6) IF there are any changes to either the embarkation location or the ports of call, Disney will get in touch with passengers either late Thursday or early Friday.
7) IF a guest wanted to change their dates due to the hurricane, Disney would allow with a $50.00 pp change fee as well as the difference in cost for the new dates of travel (if any).
8) All in all, Disney is going to ensure the safety of it's guests and the ship and will do whatever is necessary to keep the ship sailing on 9/4.

Melissa

[pogopossum]

after talking to dcl cm earlier today, before getting the call for contact info, i checked with american about moving flight and agent told me that waiting until later when it was sorted out a little better where and when frances was coming ashore, then changes could be made to our flight at no additional cost. be open to changing destination as well as time.

[Doctor P]

Just to keep everyone up to date, I called DCL and gave them our contact information last night. We are due to get in at 2:30 pm on Friday and the expectation is still that we will be able to get in (so far) apparently (I know it is guess work). More importantly, DU sent us an email about midnight Eastern time last night asking for detailed contact and travel information so that DCL can get ahold of us. With things re Frances so up in the air, they can't choose an alternative port yet, but DCL said they would have to make that decision probably today or by all means tomorrow.

[pogopossum]

well, i just changed res to cs from quality suites in pc, i used the fall special i got in email, for $79 a night. but i felt like we would be better off in central locale than on the coast, as well as i didn't want to wait til it was too late to get a room and they closed the hotel in pc.
at any rate cm was very helpful and when i called dcl to update cm said that no changes have been made we are still on original schedule.
but with squalls forecast for pc sat, i just don't see how we can sail out of there.

[Scrappy520]

If we sail out of Tampa, does anyone know the name of the port? I just called to make ressies for an airport hotel in Tampa for Fri. nite & the rep told me she didn't know any ports in Tampa where Disney could sail from.

Has anyone considered postponing this cruise to another date, year, century? How does DCL respond to this request?

This would be our 1st cruise & it's a bit scary. I don't want to traumatize my 8 yr old dd. It's supposed to be a happy time - not a scary one.

Thanks!

[CPM]

Originally posted by Scrappy520
If we sail out of Tampa, does anyone know the name of the port? I just called to make ressies for an airport hotel in Tampa for Fri. nite & the rep told me she didn't know any ports in Tampa where Disney could sail from.

Thanks!

Well, from everything I've been reading including other cruisline message boards that are leaving out of PC, it seems DCL will not get a spot in Tampa. Can't see why they can't stagger the times. I did book a room at the Hampton Inn in Tampa just in case.
God knows what is going on. I'm thinking by Sunday's cruise it will all be over with if it's moving on this track. As for Saturday's cruise I can't imagine how they can dowck anywhere on the east coast, maybe Jacksonville? Guess we're all playing teh waiting game. Maybe they will keep the ship out to sea until late Saturday and embark really late?

[Rachelizabeth]

I just spoke with Luna at DCL (12:15 est). She advised that they are having meetings this afternoon and to call back around 5:00pm. She mentioned that they "may" make a decision today ("may" being the important word). I think they are doing everything they can, it's just hard waiting and trying to plan.....not Disney's fault. They are still being very professional and pleasant, and I'm sure they are handling a lot of calls from worried cruisers, not to mention families of current cruisers who, I'm sure, are very concerned.

Rachel

[rae519]

Rachelelizabeth - where are you in Southern Indiana? - we are in Peru (half way between Indy and South Bend). We are flying Delta out of Indy on Friday morning.

I think if we all think of this as one big adventure and put our faith in Disney's hands that we will be okay and not too stressed out to enjoy ourselves!

Rae

[Rachelizabeth]

Rae, I'm in Southern Indiana, near Louisville KY. We are planning on driving down on Thursday, arriving on Friday morning. We have a reservation at Culture Pop at WDW for Friday night. I'm still packing, but having a hard time keeping my thoughts organized.

Rachel

[rae519]

My son Michael was born at Jeffersonville - adopted through St. Elizabeth's in New Albany! Small world.

We are at the Marriott Airport - arriving Friday afternoon, if everything holds together.

Look forward to meeting you when we finally get on the ship!

Take it safe and easy with your drive down -

Rae

[WILDCATMICKEY]

I changed our flights from Friday evening to Friday morning. Spoke to DCL and the said probabel either Tampa or Ft Lauderdale. Disney transfer buses would transport to whatever port.

Also, spoke top the Travel Insurance Company, if I canceled do to Francis all I would get back is $1000. What a bummer!!!!!!!!!

So we will be in Orlando Friday and have a room booked for the Hyatt. Just waiting to board the plane and the ship.

[rae519]

Sounds like we'd better go with Disney Transfers - ehhh, Melody?

Rae

[paulmc80]

Oh yeah! This is one big adventure in the great journey of life. Not only for those here on this cruise, but for anyone else that lives in this amazing world.

Chin up and enjoy life! :D

Boy! I'm philosophical this morning. How will I ever get my work done now? lol

But on to something more challenging for me. Does anyone know how to tie a neck tie? We don't have those things here (well, we do but I don't get near them) What do they call it ... a windsor knot? Oh man! :D

[rae519]

Originally posted by paulmc80
Oh yeah! This is one big adventure in the great journey of life. lol

In a word, my dear friend Paul, ENOUGH!!!!!!!
See you at the Atlanta Airport on Friday!

Rae

[dlwharp]

Hi,

We just changed our flight from Friday eve. to Thursday evening and booked a hotel at Port Canaveral for Thursday and Friday nights. I was trying to wait until DCL made a decision on which Port to sail out of, but I just couldn't wait anymore - so we'll go to PC and take the Disney transportation to whereever they take us! Does anyone know, if they do divert us to another port to sail out of, will they still come back to Port Canaveral?

I just want to be there!!!!:earseek:

[Ga_friend]

I am new here, as is evident, since I started a new thread. Which is not what I meant to do. :D

For those of you in Florida. We are driving from Atlanta - will we be able to get to Port Canaveral, or will they be evacuating? I am not real sure about driving thru the hurricane, either.

This is our 4th DC, but the first one with 6 of my 8 siblings and their families. There is 26 of us, so I have been stressed just coordinating everything, and now a hurricane is in the mix. It can't get much more fun!!!

Can't wait to get on the boat and spend a week with my siblings. Something we have never been able to do. Hopefully, we can get out to calm waters!

Thanks for any assistance and information you can offer. :tongue:

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by rae519
Sounds like we'd better go with Disney Transfers - ehhh, Melody?

Rae

::yes::

[kayefire]

Originally posted by rae519
In a word, my dear friend Paul, ENOUGH!!!!!!!
See you at the Atlanta Airport on Friday!

Rae

:smooth: Is my better half making trouble? Well, I have to admit this hurricane has me a bit worried too. They are unpredictable though, so we can only hope, right?

Just keep a seat for me in Atlanta. I'm hoping security won't be too crowded Friday after I check in.

Kaye

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Looking to have a ROCK'n ROLL'n good time.

[ganurse]

someone told me that disney may have a decision at 5pm. has anyone called to see whats going on> i think if our cruise is not cancelled, then our cruise would not start until sunday if at all. i was optimistic about disney never cancelling a cruise but i have read on these boards that tampa, ft lauderdale and miami may not have open ports this weekend.w

[staceymerrill]

I spoke to a DCL... rep... at about 5:30 pm.... and still nothing was officially confirmed/ decided... She said that there still " in talks " /and figuring out the plans... She mentioned..the Cruise is still planned to sail / it might be out of Tampa.. rather then PC.. and she felt both Ports would still be visited (San Juan / St. Thomas.. but probably not Castaway Cay.... due to probable upcoming damage... (again,.,.just her thoughts,,, not any validation,.... ) Hope we will hear.. some confirmation soon......:confused: :rolleyes: :( ...........
:wizard:

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Just took this off the Orlando Airport site.

http://www.orlandoairports.net/goaa/main.htm

Orlando International Airport will remain open; however, flight operations will be determined by each individual airline, under the guidance of the FAA.
Therefore, before arriving at the airport, please contact your airline directly to obtain information about specific flights.

[Rachelizabeth]

Hi everybody........starting to accept the realization that my family may not be cruising on Saturday :(

I'm still holding on to a thread of hope, but I'm checking all of my options. I spoke with DCL tonight, told them that I am scared to travel to Florida. She said I can change my cruise dates and they will waive the transfer fee (of course I will need to pay any difference in cruise fees). I'm thinking that spring break may be the light at the end of the tunnel for my family. As much as I am looking forward to my cruise, two things are evident:
1. This is a very scary situation to be in.
2. My travel interruptions are minor compared to everyone's danger in the path of this storm.

I will make a decision tomorrow morning, but right now, my head is telling me that patience is a virtue, rebook for a later date. On the other hand, I may be on my way to Florida tomorrow...who knows???

I did ask DCL if I could vote on their docking port, I said that I vote for docking in New Orleans, the DCL rep got a good laugh and said, if anyone is listening to this phone call, we have a vote for New Orleans. We both laughed.

The only two ways I can see continuing with my Saturday cruise plans are if I feel that the ship will dock safely (I don't see how any of the Florida ports can be considered safe). I don't know what other options there are, but I was halfway serious when I mentioned New Orleans. Or if DCL would make plans to start the cruise on Sunday or Monday. I would gladly give up 2 days of cruising just to be able to sail safely after the hurricane passes.

Anyhow, just checking in.....I'm still here with you, watching and praying. Lord, please let us all make wise decisions and keep the people in the path of this storm safe.

Rachel in Indiana

[CPM]

MEDIA ADVISORY.... from....
PORT CANAVERAL - Due to the approach of Hurricane Frances, the Canaveral Port Authority administrative office will be closed Thursday and Friday, September 2 and 3. The Port Authority administrative office is scheduled to re-open on Tuesday, September 7. This date could change depending on the severity of the storm.

The evacuation of the Canaveral Harbor must be completed and all vessels must be out of the Harbor no later than 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 3rd at which time the harbor will be closed. Failure to remove a vessel can result in a fine of $1,000 per hour, in accordance with Florida Statutes. The Port will work in cooperation with the Brevard Office of Emergency Management and the U.S. Coast Guard to determine when it will be safe to re-open.

Schedules for the cruise ships are subject to change based on the movement of the hurricane. Cruise passengers should stay in constant contact with the cruise lines.

Below is a copy of the Port's evacuation order.

For the most current information on Port operations, please call the public advisory information line at 321-783-7831 and listen for the prompts. All information is subject to change.

[CPM]

I thought I'd post this to let you know what other cruislines are doing. The Fascination's port is in Maimi.

Carnival Cruise Lines is closely monitoring Hurricane Frances and any potential disruption to scheduled sailings.

Presently two sailings have been impacted. Please see the details below:


FANTASY

The itinerary of the Fantasy sailing departing on 9/2/04 will be changed to a cruise-to-nowhere. The ship will depart Port Canaveral promptly at 4:30 pm. Guests currently booked on this sailing have the following options:


Sail and receive a $100 per person on board credit. Guest will also receive 50% off a future Carnival cruise of 3-5 days in duration. The Future Cruise Credit must be redeemed on or before December 15, 2005.
Cancel and rebook on another sailing with no penalty.
Cancel and receive a full refund.

FASCINATION

The Fascination 9/3/04 sailing has been cancelled. Guests may rebook on another sailing or opt for a refund.

At this time, no additional sailings have been modified. Please check back with Carnival.com for periodic updates.

[Rachelizabeth]

Hurricane Frances Update - Royal Caribbean


Miami - September 1, 2004 - 6:30 p.m. - Royal Caribbean International is closely monitoring the path and progress of Hurricane Frances to ensure our guests enjoy safe and comfortable cruises and to make certain our ships steer clear of the storm.

The safety and comfort of our guests are always the foremost concern of Royal Caribbean International.

We will update our Hurricane Frances information three times daily as the storm approaches - at 9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Given Hurricane Frances' current and projected path, we are currently altering the itineraries of six Royal Caribbean International ships:
Grandeur of the Seas will reverse its itinerary for its August 29 sailing. On Tuesday, it will call in Nassau, Bahamas, and on Wednesday, it will call at Freeport, Bahamas. The ship will not make its normal port call at Port Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday. Instead, it will make a port call in Charleston, South Carolina, on Thursday.


Navigator of the Seas will not make its normal port calls at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, on Tuesday, San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Wednesday, and Labadee, Hispaniola, on Thursday. Instead, the ship will make a port calls at St. John, Antigua, on Tuesday, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, on Wednesday, and remain at sea on Thursday.


Adventure of the Seas will not make its normal port call at Philipsburg, St. Maarten, on Tuesday. Instead, the ship will spend Tuesday at sea and make a port call at Philipsburg, St Maarten, on Saturday.


Majesty of the Seas will not make its normal port call at Coco Cay, Bahamas, on Wednesday. Instead, the ship will make a port call at Freeport, Bahamas, on Wednesday.

Majesty of the Seas will not make its normal port call at Key West, Florida, on Thursday. Instead, the ship will end its current cruise one day earlier than normal, returning to the Port of Miami on Thursday morning at approximately 7 a.m.


Sovereign of the Seas will end its current cruise one day earlier than normal, returning to Port Canaveral on Thursday at approximately noon.


Voyager of the Seas will not make its normal port call at Freeport, Bahamas, on Friday. Instead, the ship will make a port call at Montego Bay, Jamaica, on Thursday, and spend the day at sea on Friday.
At this time, all other Royal Caribbean International ships are sailing their normal itineraries. We will continue to closely monitor the storm and update this information at 9:30 a.m. Thursday.

[WILDCATMICKEY]

We just need to know now about DISNEY and the Majic.:confused:

[ganurse]

is there anyone besides us leaving for florida today? any chance of us sailing on sunday? i think the weather would be much nicer. leaving for orlando in just a few hours with 2 fat generators from home depot in the back of my SUV

[Ga_friend]

We are in Atlanta, too, but we are going to hold off leaving until tomorrow afternoon, if it takes that long to get info out of Disney. Our first plan was to drive to Valdosta , so we would be closer and more central to a change of port. I guess it is a wait and see day here.

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Flying out in the morning.

[CRSNDSNY]

I just called DCL and the automated message said we'll hear about the changes at 1pm today (Thursday). This is for the Sept. 4 & 5th cruises.

[ganurse]

what number do we call at 1pm?

still hoping for happy thoughts,
amy and michael

[Rachelizabeth]

I'm deciding today whether or not to head down. I'll wait til 1:00 to hear what Disney's plans are. I am packed and ready to go. My 8 yr old son woke up this morning, and said "Today is the big day". I asked, what do you mean. He smiled from ear to ear and said, "Today is the day we leave for the cruise".

Rachel :(

[CPM]

Originally posted by WILDCATMICKEY
We just need to know now about DISNEY and the Majic.:confused:

Thought it would be helpful to let you know what ELSE was going on. Geez.

[dlwharp]

We're leaving today at 5:50pm from Philly Airport to Orlando, unless we hear the cruise is cancelled altogether. We're supposed to get picked up to go to the airport at 2:30pm. I sure hope things work out and we can all go on this cruise and the folks in Florida don't have to go through this again (after Charley). This has been a week of pins and needles and it's just getting worse!

[ganurse]

im selfish and just want to express what i want. ALL of my family is in orlando and new smyrna. my dad runs a hospital on the coast in the melbourne/ft piece area and will staying throughout. I dont want a hurricane or anyone to get hurt, but i want my cruise. i have been planning this for a year now and have been so excited. i know that safety and peoples homes are more important and that all of us will be disappointed but i just wanted to vent

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Just called Disney and they said they would make an annoucement today at 1:00 pm

[FL_Librarian]

It's Official!

We are leaving Monday for a 5-night cruise!!!

Yikes!

[paulmc80]

Yes! Monday for 5 nights. Just read that on the popup window at the DCL website. Just need to know where we are leaving from now.

Hoping the best for everyone that may be affect by this weather in the southeast. This still could turn out OK for them. I'm thinking positive!

[sstucush]

Is anyone else upset? I really don't want a 5 night cruise. I would almost rather reschedule. Any ideas where we might be going?

But more importantly, my thoughts and prayers are with those who end up in the path of this storm. We are on the west FL coast but will surely fair better than many, many others. Keep safe everyone.

[Scrappy520]

What incentives are they offering, if any? Hotel stay / park tkt?

[FL_Librarian]

I am disappointed, and I dread telling my daughters.

[paulmc80]

Well, there is some disappointment of course. But, in gneral I'm relieved to have some idea of what I'll be needing to do at this point.

Its a tough situation for all involved, but just one of those things life tosses at you.

[Rachelizabeth]

I think that DCL has made a good decision. I would rather do a 5 night cruise than a zero night cruise. Back to packing!!:) :)

What a roller coaster!!!! I'm going, then I'm not, then I'm going, then I'm not.....now I'm going on a 5 night cruise.

Just waiting for my phone to ring......

Anyone cancelling at this time??

I'm still praying for Florida. Cruise or no cruise.......this is a scary storm and I hope the best for our neighbors in the south.

Rachel

[paulmc80]

Not cancelling here, but just waiting for DCL to call me so that I can determine what to make my new flights for. Of course, if it is too difficult to make changes in flights and all that, then I may have to cancel. I sure hope not though!

[FL_Librarian]

I am certainly glad the decision was made with everyone's safety in mind.

We will not cancel because we are too excited to wait any longer!!!

And, although it's a little sad to only have 5 nights instead of 7, I am just happy that we still get to go.

On the bright side...maybe I can take some clothes out of my overstuffed suitcases!

[rae519]

We've decided that it's too iffy for us to try to get there by Monday - so we are waiting to see what the options are for those of us who have decided not to cruise on the 5 nighter.

Hey, look on the bright side of things - we are being given information early enough to make informed decisions!

Will miss you (especially my good friends!) -

Rae

[FL_Librarian]

Rae,

I'm sorry I won't have the opportunity to meet you in person.

Maryleigh

[Debbie H]

I just want to put in my 2 cents. This time Saturday people in Florida and elsewhere will be DEAD. Missing a day or so on a cruise is trivial and you people who think you have somehow been gypped by DCL or have their cruise cancelled because of forces on Nature should be ashamed of yourselves. You need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. I hope and pray all are safe and nobody gets hurt. You should pray too.


WRH3MD

[traycie2201]

Debbie , i think you're being harsh but i understand that tempers are short during uncertain situations, however there isn't a single person on the board who doesn't appreciate that life is more important than cruising and wishes everyone safe but you don't need to blow people out the water for being upset or concerned that their plans have altered after many months of planning and dreaming. Unfortunately in the world somebodies dies every second of every day but the world still turns and i understand the upset of people who may have been planning a vacation for years, saving for so long , having a holiday to get over something bad in their lives etc. Please don't condemn "these people" for not wanting something important in their lives ruining.

Wishing all of you who travel this weekend safe journeys and that includes anyone having to evacuate, my heart goes out to you particularly.

p.s i think you'll read that most people are happy with dcls decision and appreciate that they are getting a holiday if somewhat shorter than anticipated.
just my 2 cents !

[FL_Librarian]

Originally posted by Debbie H
I just want to put in my 2 cents. This time Saturday people in Florida and elsewhere will be DEAD. Missing a day or so on a cruise is trivial and you people who think you have somehow been gypped by DCL or have their cruise cancelled because of forces on Nature should be ashamed of yourselves. You need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. I hope and pray all are safe and nobody gets hurt. You should pray too.


WRH3MD

Vacations in general are trivial compared to major world catastrophes.

That said...people on this board and in other places continue to discuss their cruises in light of worldwide disaster, flood, starvation, etc...

Of course missing a few days of vacation is only an inconvenience compared to death and destruction. This particular thread allows people travelling on 9/04 to discuss all of the issues pertaining to that cruise.

Just MY 2 cents

[WILDCATMICKEY]

Well, I just spoke to DCL here is the compensation

40% off your cruise
$200 on board credit
25% off future cruise

saliing somewhere western leaving 7pm

[FL_Librarian]

Thanks, Wildcatmickey.

I think that is a great compensation!