Roll call for May 22nd Western

[Jdubbs]

Our meet will take place on deck 3 in the Promenade Lounge at 2pm on May 24th while we are at sea.Come one Come all..Anyone else interested,please sign your name on this thread....HERE IS OUR LIST!!!
Jdubbs and Tanya
MOdisneycruiser
RAC
TNDunns
Lori1035
nativefl
cbwgators
luvindisneyworld
Princess Tink
tiiiigergirl
jnsdgs
gizzy15----------Tinkmom
scyruslee-------Cinderelly516
jskelton83-----Airtime247
Iflossu--------ShannonRT
Biker68-----Days going so slow

[MO Disney cruiser]

Count us in. 4 months from today we'll be on our favorite ship!!!!!

See you there

JoAnne

[Jdubbs]

The meet will take place in the Promenade Lounge on Deck 3(thanks Penny) on Monday May 24th at 2:00 pm. Since we will be at sea that day I thought it would be an ideal time for a meet!! Hope to see everyone there. Please sign your name if you plan to attend..Thanks.. John

[luvindisneyworld]

Hi, We would Love to come to the meet.It is DH and myself.I cant wait this is our first Disney cruise and our first 7 day cruise and the best of all,I will be Celebrating my 30th birthday on the 25th.I am Sooo excited:teeth:
Misty

[MO Disney cruiser]

Misty, my DH is also having a b-day on board. He's got #38 on the 23rd.

[nativefl]

count us in too.

This will be our 3 Disney Cruise...husband, son (10) & myself!

Leslie:Pinkbounc

[Jdubbs]

Thanks Leslie..Here are the list of attendees so far..I have PMed the last 5 to get a response for the meet. The countdown is on!!




Jdubbs
Tanya(with dd age 4)
MO Disney Cruiser(with dh dd age 13)
luvindisneyworld(with dh)
nativefl(with dh ds age 10)
Princess Tink (with dh and ds age 6)
RAC(with dh and dd age 7)
Cbwgators(with dh dd age 5 ds age 11)
gizzy15(with dh ds age 13 ds age6)
tiiiigergirl(dh ds age 11)
jnsdgs(dh ds 10 ds 8)

[Jdubbs]

Please also let me know what time is your seating for your meals..I will try to get all us disers in the same area..

[RAC]

Hi Everyone!

Just got your PM Jdubbs. Count us in.
Not much longer now! Anyone on GTY status got their cabin number yet?

[Jdubbs]

They told me my cabin number but I forgot.Should be getting my conformation soon. I used my DVC points. Thanks RAC.

[Jdubbs]

Bump:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Princess Tink]

Count us in. It will be myself, DH, and DS (6). This will be our first Cruise on any ship! We are DVC members as well. We're in the first seating, booked in a cat 6 as well (rm 6078).

This sounds like fun, I can't wait!

[Jdubbs]

Thanks princess tink..my cabin is 2576..

[Jdubbs]

Compared to all the other threads looks like this is not a disboard cruise.. I wonder whos going to be sailing with us?pirate: pirate:

[IFlossU]

I'm going to. Just been lurking for a while. I was wondering about booking excursions. Can we book on the 22nd of March or 23rd? What's the official 60 day mark? I'm just a tad excited!!


Megan:hyper:

[Jdubbs]

Hi Megan Welcome to our little crew of sailors. Not sure of the excursions. I am just doing stingray city for now.Guess I can book that on the ship.Hope to see you at our meet.

[MO Disney cruiser]

Hi all. We've made it to the 60 day mark. Hopefully no one has decided to cancel.

Time to book those excursions!!

[Princess Tink]

We're thinking of doing StingRay City as well......still debating on booking it on our own through Capt Marvins though. This is the only excusion we've really bounced around. We have a 6 yr old and don't want to plan too much, expect too much with him yet. We are guilty of letting him lead the way so to speak, our vacations seem to go much smoother that way. It's not to the extent of him RUNNING things, but rather all of us going with the flow of things.

[MO Disney cruiser]

Sometimes at that age it's just better to let them "run things" and still enjoy vacation. I figure, it's their vacation too.

I am a bit past that point. My dd is 13 and we can pretty much get away with more. With that said, we aren't going snorkeling with the stingrays because she says she won't get in the water with those things. "they're called stingrays for a reason!!!" is what we heard.

[Princess Tink]

I think I can wait for him to be gasp a teenager, he already has an attitude....ha, ha, ha. Just teasing! Actually he's not too bad, he and I actaully tend to go the same direction....poor dad on the other hand seems to get drug all over the place against his will :p !

I am actaully the one that is a little apprehensive about swimming with the stringrays, I'm not too sure about it....but I'l give it a try!

[RAC]

Hi Everyone!!

We are gettting really excited! We have also decided to do the Captain Marvin's stingray excursion. I called and reserved it last Thurs. I hope my DD (7) does ok with it. It was her and my DH's idea that we do it. I am just kind of going along.
Any one else staying at the Ron Jon Cape Caribe? We hope to get there early to make use of the great pools that I hear they have.

Jdubbs, I don't think I mentioned in my earlier post that we have late seating for dinner. I also notice that I may have left off that my DH is also coming along. I only had DD out beside my name. For some reason he would let me leave him at home this time. :)
My brother and his wife and DS (5) and our parents will also be with us. This is my brothers first cruise so he is bouncing off the walls!!

[jskelton83]

My family is coming. 3 families 5 kids - 14, 11, 6, 4,3 - 2 grandparents. 2nd disney cruise.

[MO Disney cruiser]

jskelton, is your 14 year old a DD or DS? We have a 13 DD going and I haven't seen very many in that age range.

[jskelton83]

i am a rookie to the site so i am not sure of the code but she is a girl. = high school freshmen cheerleader

[Jdubbs]

Hi jskelton83 Hope you can make our meet!!

[Tiiiigergirl]

We will be coming to the meet if it does not conflict with our surial appointment. We don't let anything interfere with our mud!;)

[nativefl]

Hi all!

We visited Stingray City last year through Captain Marvins & thouroughly enjoyed it. We also bought the dvd they made of our visit, which turned out great!

Leslie:Pinkbounc

[Jdubbs]

Hi Leslie Tiiiiigergirl I think our meet is more important than mud on your face!!!We are getting close everyone:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Princess Tink]

I'm ready.......I wish we were leaving tomorrow! I'm afraid to start packing, for fear that I won't be able to stand it!

[RAC]

Hi Everyone!

Called today to see if we had a room assignment, not yet. I thought surely by now they had assigned rooms. I may check back at the end of the week. Anyone else here waiting for a room assignment?

[MO Disney cruiser]

I've already started packing. I put the cameras, film, swimsuits etc... in a special place in my bedroom.

It at least makes me think it's getting closer.

It's just not getting here fast enough.

[scyruslee]

Count us in too! It'll be me, mother, mother's b/f, and sis. I tried posting an attendance on Passporter.com, but it seems everyone has found this site :) . Can't wait to see you all there!!!

[Jdubbs]

Hi Lee ..Hope you can make our meet....I am already packed!

[Jdubbs]

Once again the meet will take place in the Promenade Lounge on Deck 3 on Monday May 24th, the day we are at sea.Here is the list of attendees
Jdubbs
Tanya
MO disneycruiser
RAC
Princess Tink
nativefl
tiiiigergirl
luvindisneyworld
cbwgators
gizzy15
jnsdgs
scyruslee
IFLOSSU
jskelton83
Biker68
Lori1035

[Jdubbs]

bump:bounce: :tongue:

[nativefl]

Has anyone booked their excursions yet?

Leslie:Pinkbounc

[nativefl]

So far this year, we are considering renting a convertable in Key West & driving around & hitting the beach.

Just walking around Grand Cayman,as my son wants to participate in the Hidden Mickey search which is around 1pm & then doing the Beach Break in Cozumel again.... however the Jeep excursion sounds rather fun!


Leslie
:Pinkbounc

[MO Disney cruiser]

The docs are starting to come in. My mother just called to gloat. She got her docs yesterday.

I need to tell hubby to watch for UPS.

[Jdubbs]

Got mine yesterday..Hi Leslie I booked capt. marvins for stingray city at GC...solo..Just going to beach it with the girls in Coz..Rest is up in the air.

[nativefl]

Originally posted by Jdubbs
Got mine yesterday..Hi Leslie I booked capt. marvins for stingray city at GC...solo..Just going to beach it with the girls in Coz..Rest is up in the air.

Hey & Thanks...

We did Captain Marvins last year & were quite impressed!

We havent gotten our docs yet & am starting to feel a little jealous of the rest of you!

... 38 days left.. woohoo!!

Leslie:Pinkbounc

[Biker68]

Well going to be doing first disney cruise here on the 22nd. arriving in town early to do the Cape and some stuff. then driving over and dropping off car to hit the runway... and wooohoooooooo is gonna be a long over due honeymoon for us both. when we got married had to go back to work soon after. so saved and here we are. :earsgirl: :earsboy: and ya know... they say...:tongue: so..... well can be reached at my email . we both work as nurses. . and i am in to photograpy and we both love to read. nite owls both so getting used to early days will be a start.. the countdown is on... see ya there... so first sea day at 2 pm?? where???::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[Jdubbs]

Hi Biker68 its on deck 3 at the promenade lounge. I will add you to the meet!!

[Princess Tink]

I filled out the info requested on the order form (on-line), and received an invoice number but, have not received an email for confirmation or anything. Should I be concerned?

We're planning on doing the Half Day trip (10a-1p).

[Tinkmom]

While my son made friends easily on our first cruise, I thought I might try to find a "penpal" for my son, maybe another boy with similar age and interests. He will turn 9 in a couple of weeks. Anyone with child(ren) who might be interested in exchanging some posts or emails online to get to know each other a bit before we cruise? :wave2:

[Jdubbs]

Thats great Princess Tink.I have the same ressie!!! I didnt receive any conformation yet..

[RAC]

Hi Everyone!

Still no cabin # or docs yet. We are also on the Captain Marvin's
half day (10-1). I booked it over the phone and I am not sure if they gave me a confirmation or not. I am planning on calling just to double check and make sure we are listed. Maybe we will be all on the same boat. :)

[Princess Tink]

I will call to confirm when we get closer to time. I did a print screen of the order (with invoice no) just in case. Glad to see there will be a few familiar faces on our excursion.

[Jdubbs]

Hey Rac and Tink. I think we should move our meet to sting ray city.. if we could only get Modisneycruiser to join us:rolleyes: what do you say Joanne

[nativefl]

Originally posted by Tinkmom
While my son made friends easily on our first cruise, I thought I might try to find a "penpal" for my son, maybe another boy with similar age and interests. He will turn 9 in a couple of weeks. Anyone with child(ren) who might be interested in exchanging some posts or emails online to get to know each other a bit before we cruise? :wave2:

I like the idea.. my son is 10 & in the fourth grade. He loves skateboarding, rollerblading & video games. I can PM our email if you like?

Leslie

[Tinkmom]

That sounds like a great idea. I don't think my son has ever rollerbladed or been on a skateboard -- his main physical activity is swimming -- but he is a serious video game fan!

This will be our second cruise. We did the four-day Wonder last fall. I am literally counting down the days until we leave!

Susan

[MO Disney cruiser]

John, I would love to, BUT DD says absolutely NO WAY. To quote "They call them stingrays for a reason!"

I know better, but try to convince a 13 year old. They know everything........

[Lori1035]

Hi, everyone! Count us in, too. This will be our 4th DCL cruise for hubby and I and the 3rd for the kids. I have a DD14 and DS11. My husband and son have booked the Capt Marvin's trip also. They are going on the 11:15 trip while my daughter and I just do a city tour. We're both "white" girls so we don't get on too well at the beach. My husband will be diving at Cozumel. He has booked that through Eagle Ray.

I'll put the Dis meet on our schedule.

Lori

[Jdubbs]

Hi Lori.. The list keeps getting bigger as time gets closer...Wecome to our crew..I will put you down for our meet. The list is located on this thread..:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[TNDunns]

Hi All,

This will be our first cruise ever and we are very excited. It will be me, DH, DS(7), and DD(5). We are all veteran WDW visitors and can't wait to get on board. Especially since we got an upgrade!!!. We went from an 11 to an 8 and will be in room 5018.

Can't wait to meet everyone. See you on board.::MickeyMo

[Jdubbs]

Hi TN dunns. we also have dd at almost 5..welcome to our crew...

[jskelton83]

TNDunns are you from Tennessee? We are from Waynesboro, TN. My 4 year old nephew is coming with us.

[Jdubbs]

Hi everyone, I am in the process of making name tags for our meet so we will know who we are speaking to..We are nearing our 1 month away date... I am trying to get Tanya to pack,because I am packed already. Keep checking the board as more info will be posted. See ya soon!!!

[Lori1035]

Who all has received their documents? I'm still waiting. Did anyone else book through All Seasons Travel?

Lori

[RAC]

We haven't received our documents yet. We just got our cabin assignment on Sunday. We booked an 11 GTY and got an 11. Oh well, I am just happy to be onboard and on vacation! :) I did find out that Disney sent our docs out to our TA on Monday so maybe we will get them in a week or so.

[nativefl]

Originally posted by Lori1035
Who all has received their documents? I'm still waiting. Did anyone else book through All Seasons Travel?

Lori

We also booked through All Seasons & havent recvd our docs either....but dont worry, my husband callled & they said it was too soon. I think they said we should recv them 3 weeks prior.

Leslie:Pinkbounc

[nativefl]

Originally posted by Jdubbs
Hi everyone, I am in the process of making name tags for our meet so we will know who we are speaking to..We are nearing our 1 month away date... I am trying to get Tanya to pack,because I am packed already. Keep checking the board as more info will be posted. See ya soon!!!

How thoughtful of you....thanks! :~)

Leslie:Pinkbounc

[MO Disney cruiser]

Where will be all be 1 tiny month from today????????????

ON OUR FAVORITE SHIP OF COURSE!!

See you there:wave2:

[Princess Tink]

So close, but yet so far away!

[FredS]

Really, I do. Now. Once I get them I will likely think how silly I was to be fretting for them so, but at the moment I just want them in my hands.

Anyone who booked with All Seasons please yell (ok, post) when you get your docs for this cruise, okay? Please?

[Lori1035]

Impatiently waiting here, too, Fred! I'm looking forward to the get- together in the Walt Disney Suite for the All Seasons customers. On our first cruise, my sister and her hubby were curious to see the WD suite so we went by there as we were disembarking. I felt too sneaky and wouldn't really go in so I didn't get a good look. I can always dream about one day being in there.

Lori

[Princess Tink]

I keep hearing about all these people cruising after us getting their docs already, and I'm jealous. I too booked through a travel agent (here locally), maybe that's the difference?!?! I'm calling my TA today....I know she said it could be 2-3 weeks prior to the cruise, but I'm impatient!

[MO Disney cruiser]

Tink, I'd call too. I've had mine for a couple of weeks. There was a thread on the boards of people on the 6/5 that have received theirs.

[Jdubbs]

Now Now Princess Tink I got mine today via UPS so yours must be coming soon...As our fearless leader of our meet I say all is calm..But I am mad that I didnt get an upgrade...Less than a month to go kids..

[nativefl]

Only 28 days to go yea!!

I have been working so much OT lately, that I cant wait to finally be able to relax!

Leslie:Pinkbounc

[FredS]

Just bumping up. I have made tremendous progress on my packing list, just getting together some of the odds and ends. One thing that has been a bit time-consuming is that we did not dress formally on our four-day cruise last year, so it has been a bit involved to get everything for the four of us to dress formally on this one. Although I have gotten most items at great prices and I am really excited at the prospect of getting some good photos onboard.

Hmmm, still waiting on those documents..........

[Princess Tink]

I called the TA Friday afternoon. Unfortunately, my TA was out early and I had to deal with a very rude unpleasant lady.....I'm so glad she's not me TA, I would of been a little ticked. She said my documents just arrived in their documents dept and that they would have to confirm all information on them prior to allowing them to be sent out or picked up. We opted to pick them up as nobody is home during the day to sign for them, and they will not leave them without a signiture. So, I'm leaving the office early today to pick them up......actually to take my DS(6) to the doctors, but we'll make a side trip to the TA's office. Poor little guy has an ear infection (we suspect), I hope we get it taken care of and it don't come back between now and vacation.

[MO Disney cruiser]

Little pixie dust your way so the ear infection will clear quickly. I'd hate for the little guy to have it come back during his cruise.

[IFlossU]

Just wanted to let those of you who booked through All Seasons know I got my docs today!!!:hyper:

[FredS]

Originally posted by IFlossU
Just wanted to let those of you who booked through All Seasons know I got my docs today!!!:hyper:

Thanks for the info. Let's see, you are in Arizona. I am in Alabama. All Seasons is in Florida. You got your documents. I didn't get my documents. Okay, I see a couple of problems here.........;)

Patience, the virtue I don't have!

P. S. Did they come through the mail or UPS or ?? I can't remember for certain how All Seasons sends them, but I think it was USPS?

[Lori1035]

Yay, IFlossU!!! I'm in Louisiana and didn't get mine yet either. I hope they do come by USPS because my mail carrier delivers at my home and my business. She always brings me anything she thinks I may be looking for or what won't fit in the box at home. I really need this vacation!!! Documents will help me hang on just a few more weeks.

Lori

[Princess Tink]

Sure enough he had an ear infection in both ears. We think it's allergy related, he takes Zyrtec daily....as do I, one of the benefits of the Midwest :rolleyes:. So, we're trying something different with his allergy meds, along with a strong dose of antibiotics. He's already feeling better with just having 2 doses behind us.

I picked up our documents today, woohoo!!! Finally I have them in my hand. However, I made the mistake of taking DS to the TA's office with me. I had to drag him out of there, literally! They strictly specialize in cruises, so they had statues of ships everywhere....completely decorated in nautical decor. He said no I'm not going anywhere.....I'm staying here until we go on vacation! He was so funny, or at least for the first minute.

[Jdubbs]

Relax everyone..Looks like we are all receiving our docs around now...My UPS guy just left them outside and didnt even ring the bell!!Remember the meet info is on the first page of this thread and we hope to meet everyone...Is everyone flying in on Saturday?? I will be in on Friday and staying at Boardwalk Villas and willing to cram in Universal and the Magic Kingdom leaving me exhausted for Sat...But it will be worth it..I just cant wait to put on my shorts after this long cold winter..

[Lori1035]

We're flying in Friday morning and will just bop around Orlando all day. My husband can't miss a visit to Bass Pro Shop. We may try to do one of the dinner theater things, but we haven't really discussed that yet. We will be staying at the Holiday Inn Select by the airport which I had gotten on Priceline for $39. After the cruise we are going to stay at Pop Century for a couple of nights and hit our favorites at WDW. Looking forward to Mission:Space and Mickey's PhilHarMagic. They weren't open yet last year for our WDW trip. We won't head back home until Memorial Day.

Lori

[MO Disney cruiser]

Flying in late Friday night. Staying at the Airport Clarion. Got it thru Hotwire for $36.

PrincessTink - what area of Missouri are you in?

[Princess Tink]

MO Disney cruiser, we live in Lawson, MO (approx 30-45 minutes north of Kansas City). It's a very nice area. I grew up in KC, so it took a little getting used to. My DH is from this area.

We are flying in Thursday, arriving around NOON. I've been mapping out a plan of action. Let's see Thurs AK then off to Epcot, Fri MK then off to MGM then back to MK. My DH keeps giving me this look, I don't think he's very impressed.....but we were at WDW for 6 days last year and did not even step foot into the parks, my DS and I are in withdrawal. DH tells me that don't mean he has to go, remember we can spend hours at swimming in SAB. I told him we'll see......we have to at least spend 1 day at the parks (DS says he really wants to go to MK and MGM, and I want to go to Epcot). By the way, we're staying at the Beach Club Villas. We're flying back to MO the evening after the cruise, we figured that would give us a chance to go to DTD.

[Jdubbs]

I am really looking forward to meeting you two Missouri gals..Looks like I am not the only one looking to hit the parks in a hurry.....Hmmmm Princess Tink...:smooth: :smooth:

[nativefl]

.... feeling at little jealous here, as I have not recvd our docs from All Seasons & we are in Jacksonville with them.....now that's really a go figure.

As far as travel plans, we will just be driving to the port Sat morning since we are only a couple of hours away :~)

Leslie:Pinkbounc

[cbwgators]

I got mine yesterday!!!!:bounce:
We're in Jax and booked thru All Seasons.

[MO Disney cruiser]

Princess Tink all I can say is WOW! You're going to need the cruise to rest after 2 days like that.

We're in South Central MO. About 1 hour south of Jeff City. Very much small town america here. We'd love to go down a day early, but DD is already missing the last 3 days of school. Darn ice storms this past winter.

DH and I are wishing we could spend some time in the parks. We're having withdrawl. The last few years, it been take a cruise and do a couple of days in the parks. We're hoping this fall to maybe take a week at WDW. No cruise, just parks.

[Princess Tink]

MO Disney cruiser, that's what my DH keeps saying too....and that he thought we were going to have a relaxing vacation this year. I told him he had 5 days full of relaxation, and what he wanted last year. He has to give a little!

Unfortunately, we got hit by quite a few Snow Days after the first of the year too. My poor little DS is going to be missing 4.5 days of school. We used to have days padded into the schedule that allowed room for a couple days or at least I thought. He was suppose to get out half day May 18, not it's been extended to May 26. Luckily he's only in Kindergarten, I sopke to his teacher and she assured me he would not miss out on anything. It's so hard to plan a vacation, as he attends summer school. Summer school in our town is normal for most children, they offer enrichment classes and do some fun things. It keeps him busy since both DH and I work full time. And this way he stays focused and into the routine of school. He ussually only gets a week or so off in between regular school and summer school, then they get a few days break around the first of July, then 2-3 weeks in August. But, who wants to vacation in August.....not us!

We typically vacation the first 2 weeks of July because that's when DH gets his vacation, it's a company wide shut down type thing....we don't really like ii, but don't have too much of a choice. He also gets the time off in between Christmas and New Years, which unfortuantely does not do much better for the cost of a cruise, not to mention I can not get him to vacation during that time yet anyhow.

When we looked to book this cruise 18 months ago, we found that it actually saved us between $1000-2000 in the total cost of the cruise, so we decided one way or another we were going in late May (but that's a whole other story).

[Lori1035]

Is anyone going diving while in Cozumel? My husband scuba dives and in the past we had extended family with us on the cruise with a diver or two. I would really like to hook him up with a fellow diver.

Lori

[MO Disney cruiser]

I'm with you on the August vacation. Yuck! Between the heat and the cost. No thanks.

We normally vacation in September. The busy season kicks into high gear at work in October. I need to gather up energy before the 12+ hour days kick in.

The only reason we chose this cruise is that we were playing on the internet back in June and saw this one for a good rate. We had been wanting to take a 7 day cruise. We've taken several 3/4. We thought DD would be out of school by then. Our district does build in days since we are in a rural area. More ice than expected. That and(I still don't get this one) the district was given off a day this spring since the high school girls basketball team made it to the final 4. Like we all needed a day off for that:rolleyes:

I was checking today on the travel websites and several of them have our cruise sold out. See you there:wave:

[FredS]

Unless I missed it, it doesn't seem that anyone has been upgraded. What is up with that? This cruise was heavily booked early, apparently, but there were still some of the higher categories showing availability recently so I would have thought some of us lower ones would have been pushed up??

Maybe that is why my docs haven't come yet. They are waiting to the last minute to see just how much they can upgrade me! :p

[Lori1035]

Wishful thinking, FredS!!! :D

[MO Disney cruiser]

Nice dream Fred. :cloud9:

[jskelton83]

lori1035 - my family and i are diving in coz. but not through disney. (youngest daughter is 11). we are diving with dive paradise.
this will be our 2nd ocean dive, the 1st being in grand caymen. just certified last summer.

[Lori1035]

WooHoo, my documents came today!!! :Pinkbounc

Lori

[MO Disney cruiser]

Yeah Lori:jumping1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :jumping1:

It's just that much more real now isn't it.

[Jdubbs]

That leaves you Leslie without the docs...Any news??? Booked mine through DVC, hoping I would get an upgrade..Guess not:mad:

[days-going-so-slow!!]

You can add our family to the DIS-meet list. It would be just DH and I since I figure the kids would rather be in the clubs. We should be there unless something else comes up. ;) .

What exactly happens at these DIS-meets?:wave2:

[Lori1035]

Hello, days-going-so-slow! I see that you are also from Louisiana. Which area are you from? Could we be neighbors?

Even though this is our 4th Disney cruise, I can't answer your question about the DIS meet. I haven't ever been to one, but I imagine we'll just meet and greet each other.

Lori

[Biker68]

there here in my hot lil hands.. ok so not so lil hands.. but there here.....

[Jdubbs]

Hi days going so slow After months of making our cruise preparations togetheir it is the day where we finally get to meet each other.I guess the meet will last an hour or so to get aquainted with the people who we are sharing these great plans with. Hope to see you there. I will add you to our list on the first page of this thread.....John

[nativefl]

still no docs... BUT...I did however receive an email from All Seasons inviting us to their offices on 5/10 for an Open House & to pick up our docs.......5/10... not sure I want to wait that long...unless maybe we got the upgrade(yeah right)!

cbwgators - wow.. didnt realize you were from Jax too, but I should have known from the "gator" part. I know you said you received your docs already, but are you going to All Seasons on the 10th?

Leslie:Pinkbounc

[cbwgators]

Hi Leslie,

I'm not sure if my family will be there. I am almost certain I will not be -- I work until 7:15 pm. My husband might bring the kids.

I talked to Michael from there. I think they mailed our docs because they had our email address wrong.

Camille

[ShannonRT]

Add me, Mom and DD8 to meet and greet

[nativefl]

Originally posted by ShannonRT
Add me, Mom and DD8 to meet and greet

Welcome Shannon!

[nativefl]

Originally posted by cbwgators
Hi Leslie,

I'm not sure if my family will be there. I am almost certain I will not be -- I work until 7:15 pm. My husband might bring the kids.

I talked to Michael from there. I think they mailed our docs because they had our email address wrong.

Camille

sorry you have to work so late.....what are your kids ages?

Leslie:Pinkbounc

[cbwgators]

Hi Leslie,
I think we've communicated before -- my son is 11, my daughter will be 5 just before we sail. You have a 9 y/o son, right?

[nativefl]

...close, 10 year old son..

Leslie:Pinkbounc

[Jdubbs]

Welcome to our meet ShannonRT.The list keeps growing. Now we are down to weeks!!!

[RAC]

We are counting down the Days!!! We are going down on Friday and staying at the Ron Jon's. Anyone else staying there?

Also how many are going on the Captain Marvin's Sting Ray Excursion? We have booked the Half Day. I am hoping my DD (7) will not freeze up and will actually get in the water. it was her and my DH idea to go. My dad and my brother are also coming along on this excursion, while my mom, sister-in-law and nephew stay and enjoy the pool.

[Jdubbs]

Dont worry RAC I will be there to make sure she wont freeze up:D :D

[Lori1035]

Jskelton, somehow I missed your reply about diving. My husband will be diving with Eagle Ray in Cozumel. His last dive was in Jan 2003 on our Bahamas cruise. He really hasn't had time since to do any more diving. He was going to rent the equipment from a local dive shop and practice in our pool since he can't make it to any of the refresher courses at any of the local dive shops. However, we have had a dramatic couple of weeks around here and that seems to be the last thing on his mind. His father was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Good Friday and his grandmother was rushed to the hospital early Saturday morning with congestive heart failure. They say bad things come in 3's. I hope that's not true. At this point, we really need a relaxing vacation!

Lori

[Lori1035]

RAC, I didn't notice your mention of the Captain Marvin's excursion. My husband and son will be on the 11AM excursion. My son is 11 and this will be his first snorkeling excursion, too. I am worried that the stingrays will freak him out. Since he is 11, I'm sure he will try to act cool about it anyway.

Lori

[Jdubbs]

Like I said Lori I will try to keep everything calm and relaxed on our Captain Marvin excursion:confused: anyway great news..I have hooked up with my discon buddy Towncrier who made all of us official disboard personalized buttons..He has agreed to do our meets buttons!!!So he will looking at the list on the first page and do them some time next week..Towncrier is usually on the dismeet board and the community board, so if you ever come across him give him a thank you!! Now this is like bait to get everyone to the meet...:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[RAC]

Thanks!! That's a great idea.

I wonder if we will be on the same boat for the Captain Marvin's Excursion? Anyone else at Ron Jon's on Friday? :)

[MO Disney cruiser]

Thanks John. I'll see you at the meet.

[Princess Tink]

Wow, thanks John and Towncrier, that sounds great. We're getting down to the last few weeks (just under 3 to ago). Can you tell I'm getting excited?!?!

RAC, we too are going on the HALF DAY through Captain Marvins. We signed up for the 10AM-1PM time slot. This was one of the main things my DH and D (6) wanted to do. I too am hoping DS don't freak out.....heck I'm hoping I don't freak either for that matter.

[Jdubbs]

I am booked on the 10-1pm captain marvins...Like I said before there are so many of us on this 10 am trip we should have our meet onboard at stingray city!!!

[MO Disney cruiser]

All of you going to Capt Marvin's are making me jealous. That was what I wanted, but got overruled. Someone hug a stingray for me.

We're also getting really excited. My DM called yesterday to just say "I'm ready. Can we leave now?"

[Tiiiigergirl]

Hi everyone! I keep forgetting to check this thread. I miss having them on the other board.

I realized when my computer got sick (stupid sasser virus) that I am an Internet junky. When I could not get my "fix" I was in terrible shape.

Well I think we have got about everything done that is going to get done. We are still waiting for DH's tuxedo but other than that, I think we are ready!

Is anyone else going to be at Ron Jon's before the cruise? We'd love to meet up with ya.

[Towncrier]

I'm starting work on the buttons today. I have most of your first names (which I like to put on the buttons), but am missing the following:

RAC
TNDunns
Princess Tink
Tiiiigergirl
jnsdgs
gizzy15
jskelton83
Biker68
FredS
days-going-so-slow!!
ShannonRT

I can guess at a couple, but if I don't hear from the above people, I'll just make a button with your DIS screen name. If you PM or email me with your first name, I'll try my best to get it on the button. I have to send the completed buttons out soon so that John gets them in time.

Bon Voyage. :bounce:

[jskelton83]

jskelton83 = Jeff Skelton

[Princess Tink]

I sent you an email Towncrier.
Princess Tink = Micaela

[Lori1035]

A big thanks to Towncrier and John!!!


Lori

[Jdubbs]

What is Ron Jons??? Thanks again to Towncrier for making our official disboard buttons...Just need to know if the following people are attending...FredS, Tinkmom,gizzy15,and jnsdgs...Thanks

[RAC]

RAC- Randi

Ron Jon's Cape Caribe Resort is a new resort that is in Cape Canaveral. I think that it closer to the port than the Radisson. Tiiiigergirl, we got a two bedroom there for Friday. We plan to get there around lunch time to take advantage of the water slide.
Would love to meet up with ya and any others that are staying there Friday. :)

[Biker68]

hey there all.. ok sent you a pm but not sure how that works so will post here as well. i am bobby and my wifes name is stacy.. counting days and soon to be hours...

[Towncrier]

Biker68 - Got the info (and PM). Thanks.

[days-going-so-slow!!]

towncrier - I sent you an e-mail with our info.

We are staying at the Radisson. I am planning on going out and watching the sun rise on Saturday morning. Any suggestions where the best place to go and park the car? I would really like to walk on the beach to watch it but I have never been to Cape Canaveral before and I do not know where to go. Could someone please help me? I would appreciate it very much. Thanks so much

[Jdubbs]

Okay..It is great to see everyone is checking in..I sent PMs to many people with no response..I tried to get everyone togetheir who posted on this site, that was coming on our cruise..After months of homework on this board, my job is done. Everyone else who plans to attend just sign on the thread or send me a PM. Thanks to all who helped us along the way with their excitement and planning for this awesome upcoming vacation..Myself and Tanya are looking forward to meeting you all..Special thanks to the other John for the buttons in which I should recieve some time next week..Hope everyone is packed and ready to go:bounce: :Pinkbounc John(jdubbs)

[days-going-so-slow!!]

This is a reply for Lori1035

We are currently living in the Shreveport/Bossier area. I'm not sure where prairieville is located compared to here.

[Lori1035]

days-going-so-slow, Prairieville is about 10 miles southeast of Baton Rouge. I'm originally from Monroe so I have been to Shreveport many times. When I was a kid, I loved to eat at Pancho's in Bossier. We have one in Baton Rouge and it definitely is not what I remembered as a child.

Are you originally from Louisiana? I was just wondering if someone else would have my twangy accent. For those of you that don't know, North LA has the Arkansas/Mississippi accent while below Alexandria(mid-state) has the more Cajun accent. I married a Cajun so we have a mixed marriage!

:tongue:

See you soon,
Lori

[Jdubbs]

You girls better bring me some crawfish!!

[nativefl]

Also a big thanks to Towncrier and John!!!

.. wow I cant believe how many people are going on Captain Marvins Tour. You will all have a great time, we sailed with them last year & had a wonderful time!

We are now considering driving down Friday night. My son has just a 1/2 day, so if I could leave work at a decent hour, we could be there before dark & if we stay at Ron Jon, also enjoy the slide... or we may stay over a night or two when we get back. I guess we need to decide quick as time is running out...YEA!!

Leslie:Pinkbounc

[Jdubbs]

Bump:bounce: :bounce: We should not be on the second page!! Happy Mothers Day to all my fellow cruisers

[airtime247]

My DW Amy (Cinderelly516) and I will be on our first Disney Cruise and look forward to meeting everyone at the meet!

I caught a blurb about Captain Marvin's in this thread. We will be doing the half-day trip at 10am. I hope to see some of you there as well!

-steve

[Jdubbs]

Hi Steve and Amy..I ve been trying to reach you guys, but as of today you still havent checked your PM box..The meet info is on the first page but it is too late to get your personalized disboard button..But I still will have other buttons beside, for all...everyone got their cabin numbers?? Ours is 2576..

[Lori1035]

We got a SPH room (5520, I think). Are any of you going on the CA cruise next year? We've decided to take a break from cruising next year, so we won't be going.

Lori

[airtime247]

Sorry John, I wasn't aware we even had a PM box?!? I'll start checking it once I find out what one is! :confused:

No problem on the buttons. We are just excited about the cruise and the chance to meet other folks from here!

We will be in 5500 (thanks upgrade fairy!), right next door to our lurker friends (you reading this Brenda?)

Lori, we booked the FL-CA cruise. We were going to try a cruise to Hawaii but we couldn't pass up the opportunity to go on the repositioning cruise. Plus, we have always wanted to go through the Panama Canal.

Our last cruise was to Mexico (Star Princess) so we aren't in as much of a hurry to go back as we would rather try new itineraries.

-steve

[Jdubbs]

The buttons have arrived in good standing today!!!For everyone going on the Captain Marvins 10am sail,we will set up a meeting place at the meet so we could all go togetheir..We are going to Paradise Beach in Coz..
Here is what I have for cabins
Jdubbs and Tanya-2576
cbwgators----------7500
Modisneycruiser---6103
Airtime247----------5500
TnDunns------------5018
Lori1035------------5520
PrincessTink--------6078
days-going-so-slow 7104
Biker68---------------6536
nativefl---------------2606

[days-going-so-slow!!]

Do you need our cabin #'s? I didn't know, sorry. We have been upgraded FROM cabin 7510 :( to cabin 7104:rolleyes:

[Jdubbs]

Boy so far we are the only ones on the bottom!!:o :o Next theme is early dinner or late seating???We have the early because our little miss Meghan wouldnt last.....me either;)

[Lori1035]

We have early dinner also, John. We tried late seating on our last cruise and didn't care for being so full that close to bedtime. We like time to walk off our dinners. Also, we requested to be seated at a table with just the 4 of us. On 2 of our previous cruises, we had a large group of extended family with us, so we knew everyone eating with us. Last January, Rob and I cruised alone(without kids or family) and were seated with another couple. We just don't care for trying to make small talk with strangers. We were to be seated at a table with just the 2 of us (it was our 15th anniversary) and the other couple requested to be moved from the table they were seated at. They put them with us. The irony of that is the couple was originally seated with their own son, dil and grandchildren. They decided they didn't want to eat with them, so we got stuck with them instead. The first night we had eaten at Palo for our anniversary and when we showed up the second night they were surprised because they thought they had a table to themselves.

Lori

[RAC]

We have the late seating this time. My daughter is a night owl, I hope she will do ok. We are also planning to go to Paradise Beach. I read that it is Great!!

[MO Disney cruiser]

We've also got the early seating. Done both, I prefer the early. Plus we've got the "old people" (sorry mom and dad) and they normally eat early.

[days-going-so-slow!!]

We are also on early seating. Our kids are 10 & 8 and they don't care when they eat as long as they eat, but I like eating early and since I made the origional ressies, here we are.

:duck:

[Princess Tink]

We too are on the early dinning, as I don't know if I could wait 'til 8 to eat.

We went ahead and booked the REAS package (last minute decision) yesterday as we were thinking about a message. I seen the new price list for the SPA on Barb's website and immediately decided it would be more beneficial to book that and not have to worry about making reservations once on board, as I was able to make Dinner reservations at Palo (which we weren't too sure of at first) and Brunch reservations as well just as a courtesy. Debbie (at DCL) also let us request dinner rotation APLAPLA, as a courtesy as well.

[Jdubbs]

Rac it looks like your in the minority...As we approach our 1 week to go countdown I would like to thank everyone on this board because without the great info we recieved we would be truely lost going on our vacation...Thanks again to Penny for helping with our meeting place and of course to my friend Towncrier for our buttons and to many dissers who helped us along the way..:wave:

[FredS]

I am so not ready! If I didn't have anything to do between now and then I would be fine, but unfortunately the whole job/school/life thing keeps turning and it will be a particularly hectic week.

I guess, prepared or not, we will be ready physically and emotionally for this vacation!!

[Lori1035]

I'm glad to hear that someone else doesn't feel ready for this trip. It's been chaotic around here for the last couple of weeks and doesn't look to get any better next week with the end of school. I did start sorting out clothes for everyone last night. We are flying in the day before the cruise and then staying at Pop Century until Monday after the cruise. That's 11 days of clothes. I refuse to do laundry while on vacation. Unfortunately for my husband, I'm a clothes shopaholic and it looks like no one needs any additional clothes. I'll probably be rushing around like crazy next Thursday night trying to get it all together. I work til 6PM and my husband works til 9PM that night, so we'll probably have a late night getting it all together. I work much better under pressure!:tongue:

Lori

[nativefl]

Originally posted by Jdubbs
Boy so far we are the only ones on the bottom!!:o :o Next theme is early dinner or late seating???We have the early because our little miss Meghan wouldnt last.....me either;)

no worries.. we are also on Deck 2 - room 2606. We really liked deck 2. We have stayed higher.. I think it was Deck 6, but liked our spot from last year, so we re-booked on the same deck.

We have late seating, I dont want to have to start getting ready for dinner at 5pm.

We also booked Ron Jon's for Friday night & look forward to hitting the lazy river(me) & the slide(my son).

Q - How many more days left???
A - Too many!

Leslie:Pinkbounc

[Biker68]

:bounce: well it is getting closer and closer.. we have room 6536 and will be the honeymooners. well sort of honeymooners.. this is a very belated honeymoon for us. but alas doing it in style..:earsgirl: :earsboy: and wanted to say thanks to everyone who has posted here and on the boards cause got alot of very useful information off here. we are doing the late seatings for dinner and will have fun no matter what...:wave2: will be glad to finally meet yall and chat for a bit and maybe a drink even if only coffee to chat till whenever.. lol .. ok so i am losing my mind cause i dont wanna wait no more. i wanna do the cruise now and aint even packed or know what to bring. got stuff in closet in suitcases and at dry cleaners..
heck might just go in jeans and buy whay i need as we go along. what do late honeymooners need anyway?? hummm ohh the romance package.. wow cant wait to try that.. and the rainforest.. gotta have a few trips there.. well again thansk to those here and towncrier.. gotta say buttons was a great idea.. and well will see yall when we arrive.. i will be the loud adult going wow oh neat wow...:crazy:

[Jdubbs]

Thanks Leslie:D Im glad to see we wont be down there alone!!Our final theme will be ages:rolleyes: :rolleyes: I know we have been together for a couple of months now and we are wondering what we all look like..So lets now narrow it down a bit..Some people may not want to reveal their real age but lets give it a shot!! Myself and Tanya are 36.. Less than a week to go everyone:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[RAC]

Hi Everyone!!!

I have been trying to get some packing done this weekend!! Both my husband and I are 29 and have a 7 year old DD.
Nativefl, maybe we will see you at Ron Jon's! If you see a couple chasing around a 7 year old little girl with glasses, thats us. We plan to stay around the pool most of the day on Friday.

See you all soon.... :)

[Lori1035]

I'm 39 and my hubby, Rob is 41.

Lori

[cbwgators]

Anyone staying at the Radison Friday night?

[Princess Tink]

I'm 26, my hubby Bryan is 31, and our son Brandon is 6.

Micaela

[MO Disney cruiser]

Can't wait Can't wait Can't wait Can't wait Can't wait Can't wait
:crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:
Ok now that's out of my system.

I'm 35 DH (Jim) will be 38 on Key West day. DD is 13

[jskelton83]

my family and i are staying at the radisson on Friday. Jeff 39, Dawn 38, Bailey 14, Taylor Ann 12

[Tiiiigergirl]

RAC & Nativefl ~ We'd love to meet up with you! Sort of a mini DIS Meet to get the cruise rolling. We're checking in at about midnight on Thursday so I'd guess we'll be up and about by noon. :rolleyes: I know our son will want to check out the pool.

We are a family of 3. Me 35 (turning 36 on the cruise:( ) DH 37 and our DS 11. I walk with a cane or use my purple wheelchair so we're kind of hard to miss. If anyone sees us, then say hello or we wouldn't be opposed to setting up a meeting time if anyone is interested. The problem is that I don't know the area well enough to set a meeting place. Maybe by the hot-tubs?

[nativefl]

Originally posted by Tiiiigergirl
RAC & Nativefl ~ We'd love to meet up with you! Sort of a mini DIS Meet to get the cruise rolling. ...... Maybe by the hot-tubs?

That sounds great! My son has a 1/2 day of school on Friday, so we wont be heading out before 1pm, which will put us at Ron Jon's around 4pm....if I can stay away from work that is....

Anyway, I am guessing we will hit the pool as soon as possible.. so I will be on the look out for you all!

As far as ages go, I am 35, my Husband is 36 & our son is 10.


Well, I better go finish my packing!

See everyone real soon!!

Leslie:Pinkbounc

[RAC]

Hi All !!

We plan on leaving Thurs. around 2 P.M. and driving to Jacksonville and stopping for the night and get a early start at Ron Jon's on Friday. A mini meet sounds good to me! We plan on hanging out at the pool until our room is ready.

See you all real soon!!! :)

[Tiiiigergirl]

Leslie you have got to stay away from work! Start your vacation early. I finished up today!!!! Tomorrow I get my pedicure and do my packing. Then on Thursday we take off!

[Jdubbs]

Hi everyone..This will be my last time posting.I leave tonight for New York to drop off my son at my in-laws:( :p ..Then I leave from Newark Airport early Friday morning..Hope everyone has a safe trip..It has been fun preparing but now the time is finally here.See ya on board..:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[MO Disney cruiser]

For all of you leaving today or tomorrow. Safe travels. Enjoy your pre cruise time.

See you at the dismeet.:wave2:

[nativefl]

Originally posted by Tiiiigergirl
Leslie you have got to stay away from work! Start your vacation early. I finished up today!!!! Tomorrow I get my pedicure and do my packing. Then on Thursday we take off!

I am trying.., & if I succeed I am rewarding myself with a pedicure Friday morning!

RAC - I am in Jax - how funny that you are stopping here... looks like you will be a few hours ahead of us!

One word of caution - there is a lot of construction on 95 from Jax, south to St Augustine, so be careful & be prepared for possible delays. A few months ago I heard the stretch between Jax & St Augustine's was averaging more accidents than anywhere else in the state - now some of the constuction is over, so it isnt as bad as it used to be & I am not trying to alarm you guys, as I drive it all the time, I just wanted you to be aware...plus now that I said it, you will have no problems & can laugh at me when we meet!

See everyone on board & safe trips to the port!

Leslie:Pinkbounc

[Biker68]

ok well last post for us here. going to be leaving for the airport in about 4 hours.. not sure its all packed but oh well...:earseek: it is time.. gonna do some sun things then the cruise..pirate: and will see all of those attending the meet when we are at sea.. also for last minute info.. late seating.. and dw is is 30's and i am 35.. she would kill if i said her age...:crazy: :crazy: so see yall there and have fun. everyone who has not left drive and arrive carefully.. and use sunblock...::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo :boat: :boat: :boat:

[tchrmom]

I'm so jealous of you all getting to go THIS week!

Keep her clean for us, we're right behind you on the 5/28 Magic!

Wishing you a great cruise!
Fran

[jskelton83]

hello everyone, hope everyone had a safe trip home. also hope everyone is handling being off the ship better than we are. wonderful vacation. enjoyed meeting all who showed to the meet. thanks jdubbs for the pins. hope ya'll have a great summer.

[RAC]

Hi all!!

We made it home safe and sound, and sane I might add!! It was a long and sad 8 hours, knowing that we have to go back to work and cleaning house. But we will start counting down to our next cruise!! It won't be Disney but that is ok, it will still be magical I hope.

It was great meeting you all at the DIS meet. We enjoyed the Captain Marvin excursion with JDubbs and his family, Hi Tanya and Megan!! It was great getting to know you guys, Megan is a doll!! The buttons were great, it was how my husband first spotted John (jdubbs) at the pool before the meet.

Hope everyone had a great time!!

Randi :)

[Jdubbs]

Hi everyone..Thanks to all who attended the meet...It was very smooth leaving the ship and getting back to PA..Special hello to RAC and her family it was a pleasure meeting you also and to cbwgators..Lets keep a lookout for everyone on the board..Next trip for me is the Boardwalk on Dec.5th to the 10th.. Until we meet again.....John, Tanya and Meghan

[Lori1035]

We just made it home this morning after a couple of days spent at WDW. Now I'm trying to get the mountain of clothes done and getting caught up on what went on at my store while I was out. BTW, I'm doing all this while the rest of the family is napping!!! There's something wrong with this picture:mad: I really enjoyed meeting you all. Thanks for setting up the meet, John!! Hello to Tiiiigergirl and JSkelton, I enjoyed our visits!!!

Lori

[MO Disney cruiser]

Hope everyone had a wonderful cruise. Iknow we did. I was in full cruise mode and completely forgot about the dismeet. I was looking so forward to meeting you all.

[days-going-so-slow!!]

I also missed the Dis-meet because I lost track of time. That cruise was a blast and we are planning on going back. I can't imagine cruising with anyone else but DCL. I apologize about missing the meeting. Did anyone else realize there are no clocks onboard? I didn't know that. Teaches me to bring a watch next time.