may 23 4 day on Wonder

[tiggergranny]

This is our first cruise, yea!!!
I will be cruising with my daughter and my 3 grandchildren. This is a very special cruise for us and really needs all the "pixie" dust we can get. When I get home I will need to begin "Kemo" treatments, so I want this to be a cruise for my family to "remember". I think my 3 grandchildren would like to know someone before they leave, so hope maybe someone will be able to answer this.
Dustin is just turning 10 in May, he like computer games, gameboy, magic.
Tyler is 7--he likes his gameboy, soccer and just having a good time.
Ashley will turn 5 on the cruise and like princesses and all things little girls like.
Thanks for letting me ramble, it keeps my mind busy. I love these boards they have become like friends, even though I've never met any of you. You brighten my days. thanks

[Carol36]

:wave2: I have been checking everyday for May 23rd Wonder and finally found someone else that is going. We have 4 children. DS15,DS13,DS11,DD8. Although there is a year and 3 months difference in age, his interests are the same as Dustins.
This will be our first also. We can't wait!!!!!! :Pinkbounc I am like you...these boards are great!!!!:teeth: I know that you dread chemo treatments, but at least you do not have to take them before your trip.(if that is any consolation) :happy1: I know that our cruise will be here before we know it!!!!!!:cool1: Maybe we will see you there!!! Carol:wave:

[Carol36]

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[tiggergranny]

I quess we will have a lot of room to spread out since no one else seems to be going.

Would one or 2 or your sons like to e-mail and talk to my 2 grandchildren to get to know each other before the cruise?

Dustin--just turning 10 and Tyler 7
my e-mail address is : smidget32@hotmail.com
Have a good day. Melanie:earsboy:

[Carol36]

My 11 year old would love to email your grandsons. I will have him do this over the next few days, as our computer is pretty much off limits to my children, unless I am able to keep an eye on them while they are online. Call me over protective!! Thanks...Carol36:wave:

[seastar]

We will be there too!!! Our first Disney cruise and first cruise ever for our DDs.

Me-36
DH-40
DD- will be one month shy of 9 when we cruise
DD- will have just turned 6 when we cruise.

Our girls love anything to do with princesses. They love jewelry, reading, swimming and dressing up.

We will be staying at the Radisson the night before. We do not have to travel far but we wanted to have a leisurely morning before boarding.

We hope to meet you all!! God's blessings to you!!

[Carol36]

My DD, who will be about 3 weeks shy of 9 when we cruise, has the same interests as your daughters!! As you have probably read, we also have 3 DSs, 15, 13, 11. I am 36 and DH39, but by the time our cruise gets here, we will have to add 1 to each!!!:( Can you believe that we are now in double digits now!!!!!! I guess it's time to :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:


Tiggergranny...my son will try to email tomorrow.

We hope to meet all of you, also.

Carol36

[seastar]

As it gets closer, we should setup a time and place to meet onboard so we won't miss each other. I know my daughters would love to have a buddy. Let's keep in touch!

Carol, when is your DD's birthday? Mine will turn 9 on June 21.

Are either of you staying at the Radisson on May 22?

I can't believe it is getting so close!! We booked in April 2003 so it has been a long wait.

[Carol36]

We are staying at Ron Jon Resort instead of Radisson. We had a room on hold there until I saw all that Ron Jon's has to offer. Wow! We are going to leave early and relax on the 22nd. Ron Jon's is only about 6 miles from the port.

SEASTAR, my DD's BD is June 14. I forgot to mention that my sister and her family are coming, also. She has DS10, DS9, andDD(6 on March 26). We should schedule a time before the cruise to meet onboard! That would be fun.

We can't wait!!!:teeth: :teeth: :teeth: :teeth: :teeth: :teeth:

:wave2: Carol

[seastar]

I told my daughters about the other girl cruisers and they are excited!! My girls will be separated in the clubs so they are looking forward to meeting other girls their age.

We need to pick a place and time to meet on the first day. I will see what other cruisers have done but if anyone has a good idea that will be great.

This is fun!!! :wave:

[seastar]

On a thread on the cruise forum, many people think the Promenade Lounge is a great place to meet. For a 4-day, someone suggested 3pm on embarkation day(Sunday). That way the kids can meet right away. One drawback to this is how busy it is on the first day. Anyway, it is one idea we can think about. We are planning on arriving at the port at 10:30 so we should have everything (lunch,ressies,unpacking,swimming) done by 3:00.

[tiggergranny]

I think meeting the first day is the best, I will be looking forward to it.
I have a question, my grandaughter Ashley will turn 5 on the cruise, she loves the princesses so we are going to leave her with the 3-4 ages because I think that is the only place they have one on one with the princesses. What age is your 6 year old going into?
94 days and counting.:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[seastar]

My DD6 is going in the 5-7 group. She loves princesses too so we are hoping she will get to see many of them. We will definitely attend the princess party.

We should make firm plans for the meet as it gets closer. I cannot wait!!!!:earsboy:

[Carol36]

:) 3:00 on embarkation day sounds great to me! We are planning on being there around 10:30 that morning also. . Seastar, my DN6 will also be in the 5-7 group. She loves the same things that your daughters love. My DD8 is also excited and wondered if she could email your DDs. What princess party are you refering to and when is it?

Tiggergranny, my DS is enjoying emailing your DGSs. He is really looking forward meeting them on the first day.


Carol36

[seastar]

I understand that the princess party is a time to take pictures and get autographs from all the princesses. It is usually in the morning one day in the Atrium Lobby. Many report that this is VERY popular and people begin to line up about 1/2 hour before. I know my girls would be in heaven to see all the princesses so we plan on attending. The Navigators will give all the specific info for our cruise.princess: princess: princess: princess:

[Carol36]

:wave2: seastar...Thanks for the infor on the princess party. My DD and DN will be thrilled with this. We will plan to attend this event! On the other hand, my DSs will be nowhere to be seen!

Can you believe that we have been in double-digits for 10 days already?!?!?!


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

Carol36

[tiggergranny]

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

Today is the big one 90 days and counting.

My grandaughter Ashley thinks it "neat" because her brothers write to some one, I will send out her e-mail and maybe one of the little girls will be able to write to her. carmancrew4@wmconnect.com. Thanks.

[Carol36]

Tiggergranny...I will get Olivia to write Ashley within the next few days.


I cannot believe nobody else on these boards is going when we are?!?!!?

We have less than three months to go!!!:Pinkbounc


::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo
::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

:wave: Carol36

[seastar]

I keep thinking the same thing Carol!!! I went to disney.com and put in our date and only a Cat 4 came up as available. I think that may mean the cruise is pretty full but I am not sure. I do know one thing for sure: We will have fun no matter how empty or full the ship is!!!!

If there are any other Dis Boarders out there who are sailing on the May 23 Wonder please say hello!!!

I cannot wait to meet all of you!!!

[Carol36]

When I look at other sailing dates, there are multiple pages of people going on the same cruise! Maybe we will have the ship all to ourselves!:teeth:
I know that my family is so excited and can't wait!!!:bounce:
I have read the threads about teenagers and how much fun they have. That is a relief because we have 2.

I guess we will have only three families for our DIS meet!::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo We will have fun regardless, but the more the merrier!:sunny:

seastar...Sorry that my daughter has not emailed yours. We need to make the time to do this soon.

If there is anyone elso out there that is sailing May 23, we would love to know!:)

:wave2: Carol36

[seastar]

Hello everyone!!

Just bumping this up to see if there are any others on our cruise.

It will be here before we know it!!! It is almost time for me to buy a few new outfits for the cruise!! I keep checking for Florida Residents' Rates but there is nothing yet.

[suzie57]

Hi, everyone!

I couldn't stand it any longer...I'm a perpetual lurker. My DD16 and I will also be on the 23 May Wonder! We're very excited as it's our 1st cruise. :bounce: I didn't want you to think there was nobody else going!


suzie57 :moped:

[Carol36]

Hey Susie57!:wave2: Welcome! I am glad you decided to come out of hiding!:teeth: We are extremely excited, too!:Pinkbounc My oldest DS will be 16 in July. He is a little nervous about meeting new people. I feel that way from time to time. I hope that everything works out and we are all able to meet!


:wave: Carol36

[seastar]

Hello Suzie57!!! :wave:

Welcome to our group: we are small but mighty! :p

We are planning a Dis Meet. It will most likely be on the first day but nothing has been decided yet. Any suggestions you have would be great.

I just made my final payment today!!!! YEAH! My AAA travel agent told me the Disney rep said the summer cruises are all filling up fast. No Florida Resident's Rates yet but I am still hoping!!

Take care everyone!

[tiggergranny]

:bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
I am all excited we have passed the 75 day mark.
I can't wait to meet everyone.
Only thing that would make this better is if Fla. resident rates went up.
Welcome to our newcomer, we'll look forward to hearing more from you.

[seastar]

Hi!

Carol: we got the sweet e-mail from your DD. My girls were so excited! They will write back sometime this weekend.

TiggerGranny: We still plan on writing to your granddaughter.

It will be great for the girls to get to know one another a little before the cruise.

The days are just flying by!!!!!!

This will be us soon: :boat:

[jeroenalex]

Hi everyone! :wave2:

We (My girlfriend and me) will also be on the May 23 cruise! It will be our first cruise, and even our first visit to Florida (and WDW), so we're pretty excited! :bounce:

Nice to see we won't be the only ones aboard the ship on that date ;)

[seastar]

Hi Jeroenalex!!!

It is great to hear you will be with us on the Wonder!!! You will probably get the prize for traveling the longest distance! We live in Florida and have been to WDW many times but this is our first Disney Cruise!!!

It looks like you have a great trip planned!!! ::MickeyMo

[Carol36]

Welcome Jeroenalex!

I think that the long trip will be worth every minute of magic! WDW is so much fun and we keep going back once or twice a year! Everything on the DIS board assures me that DCL is just as exciting and magical as WDW! We can't wait!!!

Carol36

[jeroenalex]

Any idea where I can claim the prize for travelling the longest distance? And what exactly is the prize, a free flight to Florida the next time I'll go to WDW? :teeth:

Looks like there will be alot of first-time cruisers on 'our' cruise! I'm reading more and more posts on the DISboards every day, so I guess on the departure day I'll know everything there is to know.

By the way, I've read alot about Atlantis now.. Looks like it's worth a visit! Has anyone else also got plans to pay this resort a visit?

[seastar]

We are not planning any excursions. DH and I have been to Nassau before so we only plan on taking the girls to the straw market. We want to spend as much time onboard as possible. I have read opinions of Atlantis and many people have enjoyed visiting there. It may be worth checking out.

Don't you just love the DIS Boards!!!! :p

[Carol36]

Hey everyone!:wave2: We are not planning on doing any excursions. We had planned to do the Stingray/Blue Lagoon, but not after reading the advice on the Dis boards. What I have gathered is that since we are on the 4-day, we need to spend all the time we can just enjoying the ship. We may do what you are doing seastar, as we are budgeting for this just in case we decide to go to the straw market. It may be that we are having so much fun, we may not want to leave the ship. What do you all think? Is it worth getting off? We would also love to see Atlantis Resort, but we would also love to enjoy all this resort has to offer and would have to rent a room. This would run in to way too much $$$$$ because we would probably have to rent 2 rooms since there are 6 of us! Thanks to you all!

:D Carol36

[seastar]

You have the right idea, Carol!! If it was up to me, I would just stay on the boat but our girls want to walk around Nassau a bit. With only 4 days onboard, I think there will be PLENTY to do!!!

There is a great article on Mousesavers about how to get the most value out of the 4-day. I found it interesting:

http://www.mousesavers.com/morecruise.html

Hey Jeroenalex: Are you or have you been a CM at Disneyland Paris?

[Carol36]

Thanks for that link seastar! The info there will be helpful in planning our time onboard! ::yes:: We can decide later whether we want to "check out" Nassau. Since none of us have been, it may be worth the trip. I had read about a place called Cable Beach at Crystal Palace.(I think that is the name of the beach.) It sounds sooo beautiful. The only problem with going there is that will take up part of our day.

I make our final payment tomorrow!!!!! :Pinkbounc

:wave2: Carol36

[Carol36]

Hey everybody!

We are close to the two month mark!!!:teeth: Can you believe that?!?! I am planning our days by looking at the Navigators and reading everything that I can. Does anyone have the Passporter for DCL? If so, do you think that it would be worth ordering that? Thanks!

:wave: Carol36

[seastar]

HI!

I have the 2003 Passporter. It is a great book! Most of the info can be found on the boards but with the book you have it all in one place. I have read through it twice and plan on reading it again before our cruise. Carol, you seem to know a lot about DCL but I think you would enjoy reading the Passporter.

I am also looking at the Navigators. It was great to see them from a recent cruise.

Cruisetime is quickly approaching!!!! :boat:

[gamom]

Hello Carol36,
We will be on the May 23 Wonder also- myself, DH, DS13, and DD12. This is the second Disney Cruise for DD and me. We had so much fun on our Mother/Daughter cruise that we're bringing the boys along this time!

[gamom]

Hello Carol36,
We will be on the May 23 Wonder also- myself, DH, DS13, and DD12. This is the second Disney Cruise for DD and me. We had so much fun on our Mother/Daughter cruise that we're bringing the boys along this time!

[seastar]

Welcome Angela B. Whittle!!!

Our little group is growing!!! We are going to plan a DIS meet so we hope you can join us. Was your first cruise on the Wonder or the Magic?

We are almost to the 60-day mark!! :Pinkbounc

[gamom]

Hello seastar, We sailed on the Wonder, April 03. How old are your children. I'm still looking for a friend for my DD12. Sounds like Carol36's boys are a good match for my DS13!

:Pinkbounc

[seastar]

My DD's are younger than your kids. Mine are 6 and 9. I think Carol also has some nieces and nephews that will be with her so maybe one of them will be around your DD's age.

[greytlady]

Hello Everyone! :wave2:


Thanks for inviting me over. I am so looking forward to this cruise and already wanting to plan one for next year.

It will be myself (39) and my DS10 and DD11. Both enjoyed the Camp Carnival on last year's Oct. cruise but they only had about 20 kids total in the camp for the kids to play with on that cruise. My kids are so excited about the Disney's camp on this cruise and that there will be more kids to meet. I printed them a navigator from ***************** and they are already planning on what they want to do. So much to do it seems.

I look forward to meeting with y'all. :wave:


Nena :boat:

[seastar]

Hey Greytlady!!

Welcome to our thread!! We are now under 60 days!!! Your kids should have tons of other kids to hang out with on this cruise.

Love your username!!

[greytlady]

Thanks!

I have 2 retired greyhounds and involved with greyhound fostering and adoption in my area. I just love those animals.

Nena :D

[gamom]

Hello greytlady! My DD12 will be very excited to hear about your DD11. This is our second Disney Cruise and even though we found that everyone was extremely friendly, it will be nice to make a few friends ahead of time. By May 23rd we'll feel like old friends! :wave:

[gamom]

Hello Greytlady :wave2: This is Angela's DD12, Jenna! :smooth:

I can't wait for the cruise, and I can't wait to meet your DD11 there too, I don't know about anyone else around my age going.
Respond soon!

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

[greytlady]

Hi Jenna! This is Kaitlyn (greytlady's DD11). I can't wait until I meet you. This will be my first time on the Disney cruise. From your message you sound very nice I just can't wait until I meet a girl nearly my age on the Disney cruise. If you want to we can exchange e-mail addresses.
princess: :crazy::moped:

[Carol36]

Hello everybody!:wave2: This is so exciting!!! I send out a warm welcome to Angela B. Whittle and greytlady :sunny: My DS's(13 & 11) are the perfect ages for both of yours. seastar Our little group is growing!!! 58 days and counting!!!:Pinkbounc

Carol36:wave:

[seastar]

Hi Carol and the rest of the May 23 cruisers!!!

Where is TiggerGranny?????

Does everyone still think it would be good to have a DIS meet on Sunday at 3pm in the Promenade Lounge? Others have done this on the Wonder and it seems to work well. That way our kids can get to know one another right away. TiggerGranny should issue the official invite as she is the original poster of this thread!

:boat:

[gamom]

Hello everyone! This is Angela B. Whittle, but my user name will now appear as gamom ( Georgia Mom). This is what I origionally intended but I goofed when I signed up. I think a meeting on the first day would be great!

Kaitlyn (greytlady), Jenna wants to exchange e-mail addresses with you but I don't want her to post her e-mail address on the forum. We tried to send you a private message but your mom's profile will not accept private messages. You can send me a private message with your e-mail address and then when Jenna replies you will have her address. Ask your mom if that is O.K..

We look forward to meeting all of you!

:wave2:

[Carol36]

3pm still sounds great to me! By that time, we will have everything situated and be ready for the fun to begin!
:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Carol36

[greytlady]

We have the 2nd dining (waitlist for 1st) and wondered if anybody else had the later dining assignment. My kids said they would prefer to stick with the show first, dinner second so I may not see about getting the 1st once on board.

[Carol36]

We have late dinner seating. I requested this. Seeing the shows first is what we want, also. I feel that there are probably more requests for early seating and smaller children at that time. Since my youngest is 8, I figured that the late seating will have more older children. We shall see!!!:)

Carol36:wave2:

[Deweysgirl]

I just found this thread through another posting...thanks seastar for the link! We also will be on the 5/23 Wonder. Cruising are DH, myself and two DD's 9 and 6. We are all so very excited about the cruise and we are counting the days. WooHoo!! :Pinkbounc

If you all decide to meet somewhere please post as I know my daughters would appreciate seeing a familiar face in the clubs as well.

We have first seating for dinner. We didn't think little DD could hold out until 8:30 or nine. We usually eat by 6:00 at home so we are earlybirds....haha.

I was beginning to think we were all alone too, now the list is growing!

[seastar]

Welcome Deweysgirl!!

It looks like we are are neighbors!! We are in St Petersburg. I also have two DD's-one will be 6 when we cruise and the other will almost be 9. We have to meet!!!

We have early seating for dinner so our kids won't fall asleep in their plates!

[Carol36]

Hey Deweysgirl! We are glad you joined our group!!! It seems the excitement is building, as well as our group! What a wonderful surprise for your DD! WDW is so magical, isn't it? Have a great trip!!!:earsgirl:

Carol36

[Deweysgirl]

Thank you both for welcoming us! My little DD will turn 6 next Friday. We are planning a little weekend trip to WDW to celebrate. We got such a great Fl. resident rate at All Star Movies we couldn't turn it down! :rolleyes: She doesn't know anything about it so I know she will be so thrilled. We are going to spend time only in the Magic Kingdom, her favorite park! We requested the Dalmatian building (she loves them!) so I sure hope we get it.
seastar-we live in Dunedin/Palm Harbor area, not too far at all! We are definately interested in meeting and introducing the kids, sounds like a nice way for them to start off. Oldest DD 9 is a little shy at first so as I said I think she could appreciate seeing a familiar face in the club. If you all are still planning on Sunday at 3:00pm we will look forward to seeing you all there!:wave2:

[seastar]

It looks like 3pm on Sunday(5/23) in the Promenade Lounge is official. Tiggergranny has posted an invite on another thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=536356

I am looking forward to meeting all of you. It will also be great for the kids to meet one another so they will have a buddy or two.

Deweysgirl: Have fun on your trip!!! Hopefully this great weather will still be around next week. Don't you just love Florida this time of year?! :sunny:

[gamom]

Hi everybody!:wave2: Welcome, Deweysgirl! I'm Angie (gamom). Your children are younger than my DD12 and DS13. but I look forward to meeting you, and everyone else in the Promenade Lounge at 3:00pm.

We have the late dining by request. Our children are older so this allows us to steal a few more hours of play time in the late afternoon and hit the showers at about 6:00pm. I don't think it matters what time you eat dinner, just personal preference. Disney has the schedule very well organized so you can see the show and then eat dinner or visa versa. Last time my daughter would have a piece of pizza by the pool at 5:00pm and by 8:30 she was hungry enough for dinner, but not starving.

[Carol36]

gamom :wave2: I live in a small town, close to Macon, GA. I went to Roswell a few weeks ago, while my husband attended a seminar there. The mall was very nice and best of all had a Disney Store. I love the area, but the traffic is heavy.

I am looking forward to meeting all of you at our DisMeet on the May 23rd Wonder. :happy1: :happy1: :happy1:

Carol36

[DarleneSutton]

Hi Everyone, We are sailing May 23rd on the Wonder and the night before the cruise we will be staying at the Radisson. My daughter Lizzy (9) is so excited to find other girls her age sailing. She loves video games, swimming, watching TV, and talking and talking and talking. She cann't wait to make new friends. Hope to hear from you!

[greytlady]

Welcome aboard Darlene! We love to see our group grow.

I hope y'all don't mind but I decided to show our group so far and the ages of our youngsters so to help each other find the age groups for our kids.

tiggergranny - DGS10, DGS7, DGD5
Carol36 - DS15, DS13, DS11, DD8(almost 9)
Carol36's sister - DS10, DS9, DD6
Seastar - DD8(almost 9), DD6
Suzie57 - DD16
jeroenalex - Traveling the farthest distance to cruise
gamom - DS13, DD12
greytlady - DD11, DS10
deweysgirl - DD9, DD6
DarleneSutton - DD16, DD13, DD9
DCLADDICT - DDBF18, DD17, DS13
I hope I didn't miss anyone. I look forward to meeting everyone.:wave:

Edited to update list....4/22/04

[seastar]

Welcome Darlene Sutton!!!

We are also staying at the Radisson on Saturday night. We have two daughters: one will be one month shy of her ninth birthday when we cruise and the other is 6.

We are looking forward to meeting you and Lizzy! Maybe we can meet at the Radisson by the pool.

Greytlady: Thanks for the list of kids!! Great idea!

[DarleneSutton]

We would like to meet your family at the Raddison pool on the 22nd (if you want to)

[DarleneSutton]

We would like to meet your family at the Raddison pool on the 22nd (if you want to). We will arrive around 6:00 pm EST. I also have two other daughters (16 & 13) so Lizzy doesn't have a play mate her age. She would like to meet other girls her age.

[greytlady]

Will your DD16 & DD13 be cruising too? I'll update the list above.

[nana2tots]

Let me know how you like your cruise, we would love to do one next year w/ the 2- granddaughters!!!!!!!!! disneykid:earsgirl:

[DarleneSutton]

Yes, all three of my daughters as well as my husband will be cruising.:wave:

[greytlady]

How wonderful - they must be thrilled. I was wondering if my kids will feel like cruising once they hit 16. I hope so.

[Carol36]

DarleneSutton :wave2: I would like to welcome you to our group. My children are around the ages of yours, but the oldest ones are boys.
greytlady My oldest DS will be almost 16 on his first cruise. I am thinking(hoping) that he will have a great time.

I read on another thread where one group plan on meeting the evening before cruise for dinner at Grill's. What do you all think?
This is something to think over.:D

Carol36

[gamom]

Hello DarleneSutton! My name is Angie and we are also sailing on the May 23rd Wonder with our DD12 and DS13. We're not staying at the Raddison, but we look forward to meeting you on the ship.

:wave2:

[seastar]

Hi Carol,

We plan on arriving at the Radisson in the early afternoon so we would be up to an early dinner at Grills. If we time it right, we can watch the Magic sail away!!! I guess that would mean dinner around 5 or 5:30. Is that too early? Do you know if they take reservations? I didn't see anything about that on their website.
The menu looks good-something for everyone.

http://www.visitgrills.com/menu.asp

[DarleneSutton]

Hi Angie it was nice to hear from you! Alpharette that's just north of Atlanta isn't it? Hope to see you on broad.:wave2:

[DarleneSutton]

:eek: I realy need to read what I write before I send my post. At least it is a funny typo!:p

[Carol36]

:wave2: seastar! We plan on arriving early afternoon to Ron Jon's, also. Dinner at 5 or 5:30 sounds perfect to me! That is the time that I had in mind. I am not sure if Grill's takes reservations. The menu does have a good variety. Watching the "Magic" sail away is one of the reasons I would love to have dinner at Grill's. This would be a perfect start to a magical vacation!

Carol36:D

[tiggergranny]

Hi, we are only about 30-45 min. from the cruise but would love to come up to Grills to meet everyone for supper and an early "greet". 5-5:30 sounds great.

I will call today to see if they take reservations and will let you know.

What time does the Magic sail out?

[seastar]

It would be great to see you at Grills, TiggerGranny.

I assumed that the Magic sails away at the same time as the Wonder-usually between 5-5:30. Maybe we should meet right at 5:00 so we will be sure not to miss it.

[tiggergranny]

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :earsgirl:

I called Grills today, and they will take reservations for groups of 8 or more (that's pretty much yours and mine).

If anyone would like to go let me know and when it get's closer I will call and make the reservation, if this is okay with everyone.

Wow only 54 days to go!!!!

[gamom]

Hello everyone! I would love to join the group at Grilles but I'll have to let you know as the time gets closer. We are driving down from the north side of Atlanta. It's about an 8 hour trip so we'd have to be out the door by 8:00am. Shouldn't be a problem. We usually leave very early whenever we drive to Fl.

:sunny:

[seastar]

TiggerGranny,

Put my family on the list: 2 adults and 2 kids.

Are we planning on 5:00 pm?

Thanks for calling!!! I love that we are organizing a pre-meet meet! :teeth:

[jeroenalex]

:wave2: Hi everyone!

Been away for a week, and wow, our group has doubled in size I believe! We won't be in the Raddisson, so Grills wil be a little difficult.. But we'll probably meet everyone aboard :)

Oh, and greytlady, for your group-list: We (Me and my GF) are both 21, and no kids. But maybe we're still al bit kids ourselves :teeth:

And to seastar: Yes, I'm a CM in Disneyland Resort Paris. Or actually, not IN DLRP, but on the Press Department of the Dutch office.

[greytlady]

jeroenalex: I know I'm still a kid. :teeth:

gamom: Be sure to wave when you pass us! I'm hoping to leave around 7am. That should put us about even. I would like to get past that construction on I-75 before it gets too late. (Like when isn't there construction on I-75). I'll be the one going slower through south GA. :D

Less than 8 weeks to go! (But who's counting).

[gamom]

Greytlady, I hear you about the construction on 1-75, and it's the ONLY way to get to Fl. from Atlanta! It must be about 9 hours drive from Gainesville? I really want to see the Magic sail away!

:boat:

[seastar]

Welcome back, Jeroenalex!! Can you stand to be in a group with all us moms?!?

:p

It sounds like you have a cool job! Do you get discounts at WDW and the DCL?

[Carol36]

Tiggergranny...add the six of us to your list for Grill's!

I got my confirmation letter in today from TA with all of the shore excursion info. That makes it all seem more real. Has anyone here received a free upgrade? Just wondering!:teeth:

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


Carol36

[Deweysgirl]

Hi Everyone! We will not be able to make the dinner at Grills :( We live about two hours away and are not heading up to Port until Sunday morning but we are looking forward to meeting everyone on board!

Carol-we haven't received any excursion information or docs. Are you considering any Nassau excursions?

[Carol36]

:D Deweysgirl, We had considered the Stingray City/ Blue Lagoon Beach Day for the longest time. We decided to "make the most" of our first cruise by enjoying all the "Wonder" has to offer. We may look around the straw market or even visit Atlantis for a bit.

It sounds like our meet at Grill's is set. We are looking forward to meeting all of you that evening or the next afternoon on the "Wonder".:happy1: :happy1: :happy1: :happy1: :happy1:

:wave: Carol36

[tiggergranny]

WOW!!!!!!This is great, I think we met our minimum of 8 for reservations at Grills, if anyone else wants to go let me know?

I will call and get reservations this week-end with the understanding that I can add or subtract if needed up until the last minute. I will ask for tables by the window and hope for the best.

I will also post this again closer to the date in case plans change.

My grandkids are getting so excited to be writing to new friends and my daughter is excited just because they are "writing". Just another way of learning, by the way my daughter is a teacher, she use to home school until things in her life changed recently.

Great to have you back Jeroenalex---if you want nametags send me your names and I will be glad to make them. You can pm if you want.

[gamom]

Hi Tiggergranny! Please put us down for 4 at Grilles. We should have no trouble making it in time if the drive goes smooth. Thank you! Angie :sunny:

[Carol36]

Hey Everyone! It looks as if there will 19 for our Grill's meet, so far! :D The only problem is that the "Magic" won't be sailing out that day!
April Fools!:hyper: (not very funny, huh)

Have a great day!!!:sunny:

:wave2: Carol36

[seastar]

Good one, Carol! :p :p :p

Did I tell you I got my documents today?!!!






:teeth: Just kidding!!:teeth: April Fools!

[gamom]

O.K., you got me Carol! And you did too, seastar! I instantly started to panic because I didn't get my documents yet.:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[Carol36]

You got me on that one seastar!!! I cannot believe I didn't have my guard up!?!?!?:hyper:

[Carol36]

Hello everyone! I booked my 2 teenage sons on the "Wild Side" excursion at CC. Although they both know it exists, I am not telling them before the cruise. I just love surprises!!!:) Anyone else with teenagers planning to book this for yours? For my other two children, I am planning on surprising them with a basket from "The Perfect Gift". Any suggestions on what to put in these? Any other ideas?

We have a little over 7 weeks!!! :jumping1: :jumping1:

[seastar]

Carol, your boys will have so much fun!!!

We are not doing gift baskets but I have a few surprises for our girls. These ideas may also work for your DD. For the Princess Greeting, I got them princess t-shirts and princess purses on sale at the Disney store months ago. The purses are filled with little princess trinkets. For Castaway Cay, I bought them each a cute sandtoy set from Dollar Tree. I also plan on getting two Disney pillowcases to get signed. We will give them those on the last day as a special keepsake of the cruise.

For your son, you could put in his favorite snacks/drinks, items from his favorite sports team, sunglasses or a towel.

Have fun planning the baskets!!! :D

[Carol36]

seastar...thanks! I love the ideas you gave. The pillowcase is something I would love to do for my DD and my DSs would probably like one, even if it is just for a keepsake.

I think that doing something without us, will be sooo good for the boys. We do everything together, so this will be something different!

How is everything going with everyone else? :D

[tiggergranny]

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :earsgirl:

Just got message from doctor on new tests--I won't need kemo after the cruise:bounce: :Pinkbounc
After another mammogram and ultra-sound they found the two spots have shrunk due to medication. We will re-do tests in 6 months. We keep a close check because I had a masectomy 6 years ago. Sorry so long, but I am so excited.

Now on to more fun stuff---only 46 days to go.

We are also doing pillowcases for DGD, but we are doing white t-shirts for the 2 boys.

Also bringing small gifts for everyone, including daughter.

Hope everyone is as excited as I am.

[Deweysgirl]

Hi Everyone!

tiggergranny-I am so happy for you, this is such wonderful news! Prayers and pixie dust always! We got home late Saturday night from our little trip and we received the note from your little gd. Thank you! We are trying to get back on routine and this weekend I will sit down with the girls and we'll send her a reply.

I posted a trip report under "Quickie trip" on the trip report board. Thanks to all of you for your well wishes. We had a very nice time and everything went well. Little DD is oficially 6!

counting the days.... :Pinkbounc

[seastar]

What great news, TiggerGranny!!!

Now you can cruise without that worrying you!! I am so happy for you!

I also am having fun getting stuff ready for the cruise.

Deweysgirl, I am glad your trip went well. My "baby girl" will also be turning 6 soon. They grow up so fast!!

Let's see which of us receives our documents first!!!

:wave2:

[gamom]

That's wonderful news, Tiggergranny! It's awful to have something like that always lurking in the back of your mind. Now you can totally enjoy your cruise! Can't wait. :sunny:

[greytlady]

How Wonderful tiggergranny!! I am so thrilled for you. Having gone through that with my own mom, I am rejoicing at your good news.

My kids are off on Spring Break with their Daddy this week. So they will be responding to their emails once they get back. We are all enjoying meeting new friends.

I'm thinking the Easter bunny can put cruise things in their baskets this year instead of having a basket on the cruise. Do you have any ideas for my Easter Bunny? Thanks.

[ragdoll]

DH and I will be joining you all. Just booked last week. We really need a vacation and what could be better than a Disney Cruise? We will be the grandparents of the group. Well except for tiggergranny. (by the way, great news tiggergranny!) We have done two 3 day cruises and the 7 day Eastern and Western. This will be our first 4 day with 3 days at Disney World before the cruise. Since we booked so late it is just starting to sink in that we really are going. Getting very excited!

[gamom]

Welcome, ragdoll!

Angie

[seastar]

Welcome Ragdoll!!!

You are definitely the most experienced Disney cruiser we've got in our group!!!!!

Join us at our DIS meet! Use this link for details:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=536356

[Deweysgirl]

Welcome aboard Ragdoll!

seastar-thank you! I know it was with mixed emotions that little DD turned 6. She has to use two hands now to show how old she is! haha! Yes, they do grow up awfully fast!

Looking forward to getting our docs! Heck, I would be happy if they would send us the shore excursion info.

Anyway, we are all patiently waiting...or trying too anyway! ;)

[Carol36]

tiggergranny...I know that you are so thankful for that great news! :sunny: My DS11 is really enjoying emailing your DGSs, even though he says that he doesn't know what to write.:p

ragdoll :wave2: Welcome to our group! I know that we are all in for a great vacation! When are you arriving in Port Canaveral?

seastar... I always start packing about a month before a vacation and really haven't started this time. I love the job!!!::yes:: Now I feel that there is a competition going on here!

greytlady... I love the idea about putting in things for the cruise for Easter.:yo-yo:

gamon , Which of your children are more excited?

[gamom]

Carol36, My DD12 is by far the most excited of the children, although I think I've got her beat. My DS13 has never been on a cruise and doesn't really know what to expect. I think he's going to enjoy having a little freedom for a change. I've been accused of being over protective - guilty as charged!:rolleyes:

[ragdoll]

Thank you for the welcome fellow cruisers! We are looking forward to meeting everyone at the Dis meet.

Carol36, we are using the Disney bus transfers to the Port as we always have. We usually get there about one o'clock.

[Carol36]

gamon...I am also known as a bit over protective. My teens are in for a big adventure! FREEDOM FROM MOM!:crazy2:

ragdoll... Have you ever eaten at Palos? Are you staying at a Disney Resort while in WDW? ::MinnieMo

[ragdoll]

Carol36, we are staying at POFQ while at DW, but are waitlisted for CB. We had dinner at Palo just once. DH liked it but to be honest I really wasn't impressed. (I know I'm in the minority on that one.) I enjoy the regular dining rooms just as much. I would like to try the Palo Brunch after hearing so many great things about it.

[ragdoll]

Well now I'm really excited! Just checked our reservation and found that we were upgraded from a gty cat. 11 to a cat. 9 on Deck 2. Deck 2 is my favorite. Don't mind at all that it's under Rockin' Bar D. DH's snoring will block out any noise from above!

[seastar]

Congrats on the upgrade, Ragdoll!!! That will make you even more excited!!

We are booked in a Cat 11. It would be great to get an upgrade but the Cat 11 will be just fine. I love how dark it gets in an inside cabin.

Carol, I haven't starting packing yet but I am purchasing items we need like sunscreen, Bonine, film and other odds and ends. My list just keeps getting longer and longer!!!:D

[Carol36]

ragdoll...I am happy for you! Wouldn't it be "wonderful" if we all got an upgrade?!?! My main wish is for our rooms to be closer to each other. :cool:

seastar...Why do you chose bonine over dramamene???(Spelling is probably wrong) I haven't gone shopping for those things yet. ::MinnieMo

gamom...I just realized that I have been mispelling your "name". Sorry!::yes:: I think that I am more excited than my children. :Pinkbounc My younger 2 seem the most out of the 4.

TIME IS FLYING EVERYBODY!!!!!!

[Deweysgirl]

Hi everyone-I can't believe how fast the time is flying. When I see my countdown it seems too good to be true! The girls are getting so excited. I haven't given them the exact date but they know it will be when school lets out. (I am trying to surprise them).


Seastar, Carol36 and DarleneSutton-My girls really enjoyed the email they received from tiggergranny's grandchildren and they were excited to send a note back to them. They would also like to send your daughters a note as well. If ok-pm me with your email address or I can give you mine so the girls can talk to one another before the cruise. Isn't this exciting for all of us!

Still no excursion info or docs! :( Just out of curiosity, who did everybody book with? I used Small World vacations.

[Carol36]

:wave2: Deweysgirl...We booked with DCL and then handed our reservation over to Cruise Planners @ **************************.
We have already received our excursion info, but no docs. :mad: My daughter will be happy to email. She gets excited every time she gets to email seastar's daughters and tiggergranny's granddaughter!:teeth:


My DH asks me to show him our countdown timer every now and then. I think that makes it more real for him and also aids in his excitement!:yo-yo:

Happy Easter!:D

[gamom]

Hello everyone! I booked with All Seasons Travel and was told that I would recieve my docs about two weeks before the cruise.

I called DCL's Castaway Club # to book my shore excursions on CC. My DH and DD12 are doing the Bottom Fishing, and all four of us are doing the Banana Boat ride. They immediately faxed me me a reservation sheet for these. We are still undecided about shore excursions in Nassau. :sunny:

[greytlady]

We booked using MouseEarVacations.com. I'm not sure how they compare to DU's price. I have not received my docs yet. I decided not to take any excursions in Nassau - instead play the day away on board. Maybe enjoy the spa or something.

Can you believe - 6 more weeks!! Wow! :D

[seastar]

Hello everyone!!

Carol: I am going with Bonine because that seems to be the one most people on the boards use. I believe it makes you less sleepy than Dramamine. I am not sure if I will give the girls anything. I will speak with their doctor before we leave.

Deweysgirl: I just sent you a PM. It would be great for the girls to e-mail each other.

We booked with AAA. Their price was the same as all the others including DCL. I booked during a sale week so we will receive a shipboard credit. We also will receive the soda mugs for free but I do not think we will use them much.

I have received the excursion info. We are not doing any excursions because we just want to enjoy the ship. No docs yet but it shouldn't be long!!!





:boat: :boat: :boat: :boat:

[ragdoll]

We have always booked directly with DCL. We like the convenience and we seem to get decent prices by watching for specials.

[gamom]

seastar, I agree about the soda mugs. We booked with AAA last time and recieved the free soda mugs but got tired of hauling them around after the first day.

[tiggergranny]

Hi everybody, surprised by grandkids with a long week-end away in Orlando. Stayeed at a hotel something like Ron-Jon's in Cocoa.

They had so much going on for the kids we didn't leave the hotel very much.

We did go over to Sea World, but only to play in the kids area for a couple of hours and get our free supper (we had 4 free meals that expired this month).

We also went shopping for a little while to two Disney Character outlets and got some great "Buys". Best buy a large Disney scrapbook, 3 ring, with paper and stickers already in it for $5.99. It was marked down from $39.99 because it says 2003 on it, like I care for that price.

Thanks everybody for being happy about my "good news", it has sure made life a lot nicer in the past 2 weeks. Still need to keep watching but that's okay.

Welcom Ragdoll, please plan to come to our Meet on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. I will e-mail you all the particulars.

Came home and updated the calendar WOW only 41 days to go!!!

GAMOM--we booked through the same TA as you, did you use a Disney Visa? I am still trying to figure out why it's not Disney Visa that gives the Onboard Credit instead of the TA?

Have a great day everyone---and yes I'm packing as I hit things I want to take too. Told my daughter and the kids if it doesn't fit in to a bag we don't get to take it. We had so many things in our hand checking in and out this week-end, it was redicularlour (sp).

Sorry it's so long but I missed everyone and wanted to bring you up to speed on what we've been doing.

My grandkids will get letters out this week--keep an eye out for them.

[Carol36]

tiggergranny... :wave2: I am glad that you are back and doing well! I love going to those Disney outlets! This time, I will have to wait until after we cruise! I guess your weekend was sort of a celebration for your good news!:D

I thought about the soda mugs, but decided against those. For one thing, they would have to drink lots of soda in between their meals, which wouldn't be good. We do not drink soda very often, but they are only allowed one a day when we do. This cruise will be an exception to the rule. They can have them at meals.

seastar... Can I get Bonine over the counter? Let me know what your doctor says about the children taking it. :earsgirl:

WOW! 41 days left to go!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[tiggergranny]

Read the information on this but was not exactly able to picture it.

How fast do they really go? My GS's are 7 and 10, so I quess my daughter would have to go with them and she's not much of a "thrill seeker".

We are not doing any excursions or going on shore at Nassau, just want to stay on ship and enjoy and relax.

[seastar]

Hi everyone!!

TiggerGranny: It sounds like you had a great weekend. What a wonderful grandma you are!!!

GaMom: Do they put a sticker on your card or just give you the AAA mug? I know if all we get is the mug we will not use it at all because we do not want to lug it around. We do not drink much soda. But hey, it's free so I will take it!!

Carol: Bonine is available over the counter. I will let you know what the doctor says about the kids taking it. I believe Bonine states it is not for kids under 12 but a 1/2 of the pill may be OK. Hopefully, we will have smooth seas and no seasickness but I want to be prepared.

Time is ticking away... :Pinkbounc

[Carol36]

Hey everybody!!!! Any docs yet?!?! Our TA told us that she would call when she received them and then set up a delivery day. So you see, I will know ahead of time, which sort of takes the fun out of it. I love surprises!!!::yes::

I just realized that we only have 39 days left!:boat: :boat: :boat: :boat: :boat: :boat:

:wave2: Carol

[gamom]

Hello! :wave2:

Seastar, AAA gives you the mug, not a sticker on your card. It makes a good souvenier anyway!

Tiggergranny, I didn't know about the Disney Visa when I booked. I used my American Express card, so at least I'll get the points for that. I wish I had found this forum sooner!

Concerning sea sickness, I have been on a 90 foot boat that made everyone on board very sick, but cruise ships don't bother me at all. You will feel the boat swaying, but it was a different kind of motion than the smaller boat.

[seastar]

Hey everybody!!

AAA just called and my cruise documents are in!!!:Pinkbounc

I am only about 5 minutes away from them so I will pick them up later on this afternoon. My TA did not say anything about an upgrade so I guess we are still in Cat 11. I don't really care just as long as I am on the Disney cruise!!!!

She also mentioned there are still no Florida Resident discounts at this time.

[seastar]

I picked up my documents and I am having fun reading through everything. There is a nice booklet called " The Passport to Disney Wonder" that has a lot of info.

We are still in a Cat 11 on Deck 6 Midship.

GaMom: My AAA TA said they now give you the mug and a sticker for your KTTW card. I hope that will be the case!


:teeth:

[Carol36]

seastar... You won!!!:mad: Just kidding. I am very happy for you and anxiously waiting for ours!:tongue: My TA emailed me and said she would let me know as soon as she receives them. I can't wait!:yo-yo:

Have a nice evening everyone!:wave2: Carol

[Carol36]

Just checking to see how everyone is doing and are you all excited!!! ? I know we are!!! We are going on a Disney Cruise. Sometimes, I still cannot believe we really are!!! A dream come true for me!!!

:wave2: Carol

[tiggergranny]

Hi everyone--I started to go through today's posts on the boards about 1:00 a.m. (although I've been on the computer since 10 finding information for Mother's day)

Had some back trouble today (yesterday), doctor gave me 2 shorts, and of course I slept all day.

It is now 2:22 a.m. so it is officially 37 days to Cruise Day.

I am so excited, my daughter and grandkids can't seem to talk about any thing else (that's what makes it so great)

Well I have a few other things to do yet, then maybe try hitting the bed again.

:o :confused: :confused: :confused: :wave2: :wave2:

[seastar]

Yes, We are excited!!!

I don't think my kids know quite what to expect as this is their first cruise. They are going to be so surprised when the see the HUGE SHIP.

TiggerGranny: You take care of yourself and try to relax and get some rest. We cannot have you feeling poorly!!! :sunny:

[tiggergranny]

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



Thanks for your kind words Seastar. I'm not quite ready to do the "pink & green" bounce but I am doing okay---I don't let anything get me down for long, I always have too many pots going at once.

There may be "bigger" boats in when we go, but we know none of them are as great as "ours".

See you all soon.

[DCLADDICT]

WE ARE READY!!!

ME 42
DW 38
DD 17
DS 13
DDBF 18

THIS IS A GRADUATION GIFT FOR DD AND HER BOYFRIEND ( FROM HIS FAMILY OF COURSE)! WE ARE DOING WDW BEFORE AND AFTER CRUISE. EVEN THOUGH IT IS A GIFT FOR HER, WE GET TO BENEFIT AND HAVE GREAT FUN AS WELL, SO WE ARE CELEBRATING AS A FAMILY.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :wave: :wave:

[seastar]

Welcome DCL Addict!!!

I love your username!!

It sounds like you have a great trip planned!!! How many times have you cruised on DCL?

:wave2:

[Carol36]

DCL Addict:wave2: Welcome! That is such a generous gift!!::yes:: I also have a DS13. I think that we all are going to have a blast!!!

Carol

[jeroenalex]

Hi everyone!

I've just been reading all posts in the last weeks, as I've not had time to do it earlier.. Our cruise is getting really close now, can't believe it will only be 29 days before we'll be on our way to Florida and 36 days before we will embark :sunny:

We have still so many things to arrange.. I'm still not sure whether we should take the DCL bus or a towncar from WDW to Port Canaveral, and I'm also wondering if it would be worth getting a room at Comfort Suites to be able to enjoy everything Atlantis has to offer.. Choices, choices..

Anyway, we still have a month to decide :teeth:

[seastar]

Hi all!!

My DD5 fell at the playground and broke her wrist today. She has a hard splint and will need to get a cast later on this week. The cast will be on from 4-6 weeks so she may still have it on the cruise.:(

Normal insurance does not cover a waterproof cast but we can get her one if we pay $15. We will definitely get that for her. It will be the best $15 I'll ever spend!!

I know we will all have a blast on the cruise no matter what!!!

[DCLADDICT]

:) :bounce: THIS WILL BE #3. OUR FIRST CRUISE WAS JUST DW AND I, AND ON THE SECOND WE TOOK THE WHOLE FAMILY. IN FACT, MY DD WANTED ME TO GO BOOK OUR NEXT CRUISE BEFORE WE HAD EVEN LEFT PORT CANAVERAL ON THAT CRUISE! WE REALLY LOVE THE ATMOSPHERE AND THE FACT THAT THE FAMILY CAN BE TOGETHER AND SEPERATE TO DO THEIR OWN THING IF THEY WANT. ALSO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY WE HAVE FELT ON THE SHIP. THANKS FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL WELCOMES!!!

[greytlady]

Seastar,
I'm so sorry to hear about your DD's wrist. My daughter broke her arm last year. I never want to go through that again. It's a good thing kids bounce back so quickly. I'm sure she'll get extra attention from the CMs on ship. Maybe Mickey can sign her cast.

[gamom]

Hello DCLADDICT! :sunny:

I also have a DS13! With Carol36's son, that makes three thirteen year old boys so far. We are a party of four, myself, DH, DS13 and DD12. Can't wait!!!

[gamom]

seastar, sorry to hear about your DD's wrist. My DS13 broke his wrist last year and only had to wear the cast for about four weeks, after that they let him wear a removable velcro splint. Kids heal fast! I hope she has a quick recovery.

[Deweysgirl]

seastar-Oh my gosh!:eek: Sorry to hear of little DD's mishap. Hopefully she will recover quickly and be ready for smooth sailing!

greytlady-What a neat idea to have her cast signed by the characters, but hopefully she will have it off before the cruise.

If not, a cool keepsake! haha

DCL Addict-Welcome! :wave:

We are counting the days....won't be long now. Of course I have nothing shopped for, packed or prepared. I'll be freaking out in a couple of weeks if I don't stop procrastinating!

I'm still in daydream mode! :p

[greytlady]

Deweysgirl,

I must have gone into daydream mode too hoping my cruise was closer than it really is. :faint: Bummer, I've got a longer time to wait.

You're right, she should have the cast of by then.

[seastar]

Thanks for all of your well wishes!!! DD is doing good today-only a little pain. We go on Wednesday to get the cast. The doctor already told me with the waterproof cast she can shower and swim but NO BEACH!!! My hope is she will get it off just before the cruise.

It is almost one month to go!!!!::yes::

[Carol36]

seastar...WHAT A BUMMER!!! I am so sorry to hear about your DD5's wrist! You know that children heal soooo fast, especially as young as she is. I know that you are feeling her pain right now.:worried: I hope and pray that she will be able to get that cast off before the cruise. If not, then you are still going on a DISNEY CRUISE!!!!:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:


WOOHOO !!!

Everybody...We don't have long!!! It will be here before we know it!!:teeth:

Carol

[tiggergranny]

SeaStar--so sorry about your daughter's wrist--I have to go along with the other--kids heal alot faster than we do---tell her my grandchildren said they hope she'll be better soon.

DCL ADDICT--welcome, it's great to have a veteran cruiser with us, most of us are newbie's. We will have a meet on Sunday, May 23 at 3 p.m. in the Promanade Lounge if you would like to meet us--let us know--if you pm me with your names, I am making nametags so we can all get to know each other.

Still no DOC's, going to e-mail my travel agent today.

See You Real Soon.......

[seastar]

Thanks Carol36 and TiggerGranny!!!!

At this point, we would be happy to be on the Disney Cruise even if in a body cast!!!:laughing:

After all this waiting and planning, I am ready to go!!! It is neat to see how our little group has grown. I am looking forward to our dinner at Grills and the DIS meet. It looks like we are going to have a very nice group of kids with many of similar ages.

[seastar]

Hello fellow cruisers!

DD5 broke her arm not her wrist as I originally thought. She broke both the ulna and radius bones. She got the cast today and we go back on May 17. If it is healed, the cast will come off then. If not, she will have to wear it on the cruise. The doctor is very optimistic that it will heal quickly.

Thanks for all your well wishes!!

[tiggergranny]

We will all send "alot" of Pixie dust your way between now and the 17th. Keep thinking good thoughts, I had good news, now I wish it for you and your daughter.
32 and counting.....

[greytlady]

I just spoke with my TA - our cruise tickets are in!! Woo Hoo!!! I can't wait!!! However, since I'm going to be out of town next week, I told him to hold them to arrive once I'm back. I wouldn't want the tickets to arrive while I was out of town. My BF is taking me to Jazz Fest in New Orleans for next week. :D I've never been to New Orleans and looking forward to our trip.

[Carol36]

seastar... At least the Dr. was positive about you DD5's cast coming off as long as she is healed. She will probably have that cast off and be back to normal! ::yes::

greytlady... I am happy for you! You are smart to get your TA to hold them until you return!I hope you have a ball in New Orleans!!!

Hey everyone! We don't have our docs, yet! I think that I am wanting them too bad!!!

Carol:wave2:

[tiggergranny]

We don't have our doc's either, I am getting antsy waiting for them. I think I will call T/A tomorrow if they don't come in today.

How's everyone doing?

I got a nice surprise from my WONDERFUL husband last night, his sister who lives in Orlando wants to get together Memorial week-end, my hubby said "we might as well meet them at Disney and go to Epcot Flower festival"--WOW a cruise and then Disney I must have been a very good girl this month.

When I get home today I will check around to see what we want to do--I think we would like to try the SWAN this time. We will go from ship to Disney until 5/31.

[seastar]

Greytlady: I hope you have a wonderful time in New Orleans!!

TiggerGranny: What a sweet hubby you have! :flower1:

[DCLADDICT]

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: WE GOT OUR DOCS LAST WEDNESDAY!! THE DAYS ARE MOVIING TOO SLOW!!! I AM READY NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Deweysgirl]

Tiggergranny-What an awesome surprise! I love the flower and garden festival! Have a great time! :)

Greytlady-New Orleans is a blast! Enjoy!!

Have any of you started packing yet? I'm going to surf through the threads in the next couple of days and see what essentials I should be getting together. Also need to check with pediatrician on what best to use for seasickness.

Only 4 more weekends to get prepared! yikes!! :crazy:

[DCLADDICT]

MY 13YO DS IS A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD, IN THAT HE IS DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED DUE TO SEIZURES. HE FUNCTIONS FROM ABOUT 5 YEARS OLD IN SOME AREAS AND 10-12 IN OTHERS. YOU REALLY NOTICE THAT HE IS DIFFERENT WHEN IT COMES TO INTERACTING WITH KIDS HIS OWN AGE. YOU SEE THAT HE STILL LIKES TO PLAY WITH ACTION FIGURES, LOVESSSSS DISNEY MOVIES AND CARTOONS, AND JUST DOES NOT THINK LIKE THE AVERAGE 13 YEAR OLD. HE IS SUCH A PLEASURE AND BLESSING!! I AM CURIOUS IF THERE IS ANYONE WITH A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD, ON OUR CRUISE. ESPECIALLY THAT HE MIGHT MAKE FRIENDS WITH AND SPEND TIME WITH. HE IS TOO OLD FOR THE KIDS CLUBS (WHICH HE LOVED WHEN HE WAS YOUNGER), BUT COULD NOT FUNCTION WITH THE TEENS, SO HE IS IN THE MIDDLE. WE WILL OF COURSE WILL SPEND TONS OF TIME WITH HIM, BUT HIS SISTER HAS A FRIEND WITH HER (HER GRADUATION TRIP), BUT IT WOULD BE AWSOME IF DS HAD A FRIEND AS WELL. JUST WANTED TO CHECK. THANKS!!:wave2:

[seastar]

Hi DCL Addict,

Your DS sounds like a sweetie!!! He should have a blast on the cruise!

My DD's are 6 and almost 9. They are not special needs kids but we would love to hang out with you by the pool or at other spots. My girls love to hang out with other kids of any age. Maybe we can all go see a movie together. My kids just saw "Home on the Range" and they loved it. I bet it will be playing on our cruise.

Take care. :flower:

[DCLADDICT]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR REPLY! WE LOOK FORWARD TO IT. I KNOW HE IS GOING TO HAVE A BLAST, AND IN HIS OWN WAY, HE WOULD LOVE TO BE BACK IN THE KIDS CLUB AGAIN, BUT THERE IS STILL PLENTY TO DO!! I HOPE TO SEE YOU AT 3PM AT THE DIS MEET!!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[greytlady]

Hi DCLAddict,

I have a DS10 and DD11 who love the same things and love making new friends. I'm sure they would all be able to relate to our pets and can swap stories. My kids can get a bit zainey at times and are very outgoing. I wonder if the Oceaneer's Lab will still let your DS join in their activities. I wouldn't think DCL would object. :dog:

[DCLADDICT]

I WAS GOING TO ASK THEM, I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY WILL SAY. BUT NOTHING VENTURED, NOTHING GAINED. THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY!! YOU ARE ALL SO VERY KIND!!!!:sunny: ::yes::

[Carol36]

DCLADDICT... I think that with all of our children at the Dis meet, there will be someone that will hit-it-off with your DS. He sounds like a true joy in your life. :sunny:

29 days and counting!!!:happy2: :happy2: :happy2: :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:

Carol:wave:

[tiggergranny]

I think we must have the best group that has ever sailed together. We already know so much about each other and everyone has such warm open hearts, I think this is going to be the best cruise ever.

DCLADDICT--I think all the children will fit together and watch out for one another, because that's what kids do best. I am sure your son will be made to feel very welcomed.

We are glad you will be joining our Sunday meet, I think the sooner all the kids get to meet the better.

We are past the 30 day mark, can you believe it.
We still haven't received our doc's yet, when I came home yesterday there was a large package that had been delivered by FED-EX and from the drive way I was sure it was the Doc's, but alas it was something else I had sent for.

I hope you all have a wonderful week-end.

[Carol36]

I RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM MY TA AND SHE SAID OUR DOCS ARE IN!!! :thewave: They will arrive here on Wednesday! I cannot wait!:teeth:

I have to agree with Tiggergranny about our Dis group! :sunny:

I cannot believe how the time is zooming by!!!:happy2:

Carol:wave2:

[tiggergranny]

any one booked with All seasons travel have there documents yet?

[Deweysgirl]

I haven't received anything yet either. I booked with Small World vacations. Hurry up Docs!!! I can't hardly stand it!!!:rolleyes:

[DarleneSutton]

Oh where, oh where could my docs be?
No docs here either!

[gamom]

tiggergranny, I booked with All Seasons Travel and no sign of my docs yet either. They told me they would arrive about two weeks before the cruise. I have read on other threads that they send water wallets with our docs. I'm holding out on purchasing them until I see if that is true. It's a great idea, I'm sure they have thier logo stamped on them.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[gamom]

tiggergranny, I booked with All Seasons Travel and no sign of my docs yet either. They told me they would arrive about two weeks before the cruise. I have read on other threads that they send water wallets with our docs. I'm holding out on purchasing them until I see if that is true. It's a great idea, I'm sure they have thier logo stamped on them.

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[ragdoll]

Just popping in to say "hi" to everyone. Please forgive me for using the "s" word but...

Can you believe it? It is SNOWING in Cleveland today. I am so ready to sail away!

Donna

[gamom2three]

Hi everyone!

My family is also sailing on the May 23 Wonder. We are DH, me, DS15, DD15 and DS9. We are excited to see others from Georgia and especially Alpharetta!

We can't wait. . .beam us aboard Mickey! :space:

[seastar]

Welcome GaMom2three!!!!

You can join our other Georgia moms!!! We have a great group here and we have scheduled a DIS meet for Sunday. Welcome to Disboards!!! This is a great site with tons of helpful people. Is this your first Disney cruise?


Ragdoll: I cannot believe it is snowing!!!! No worries about that in Florida. The weather is getting hot and should be great when we cruise.

The school year is winding down to a close for us (the last day of school is May 18) and time is really starting to fly!!!! :cheer2:

[Carol36]

GaMom2three... I am glad you posted! I am from Ga., also. (outside of Macon) I also have a DS15. Are your two DC15 twins?I hope you come to our Dis meet! I think this will help break-the-ice for the children!


:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

Our time is drawing closer and closer!!!

Carol:wave2:

[Carol36]

Hey everyone! I just received my Docs!:teeth: I bet the rest of yours are on the way!!!::yes::

:mickeybar :mickeybar :mickeybar :mickeybar :mickeybar :mickeybar

:jumping3: :Pinkbounc :jumping3: :jumping3: :jumping3: :Pinkbounc

Have a great day!

Carol:wave:

[seastar]

Yeah, Carol!!!!

Love those Mickey Bars!!!! I plan on eating about that many on the cruise!!! I am currently on a diet to try to lose a few pounds before then!!! :p

[Carol36]

seastar... I am on a diet, also. I will eat while on vacation, but will try not to over do it. My diet will begin again the day after I return because I need to lose so much weight!!! I just can't wait until MAY 23rd!!!!!!!!!! :Pinkbounc We just have 3 1/2 weeks left everyone!!!!

:hyper:

Carol

[gamom2three]

This is our first Disney cruise (first any cruise)! We've been to WDW many times and finally convinced DH to try the cruise. We booked back in Oct when AllseasonsTravel was running a special and giving $25 shipboard credits. We haven't rec'd docs yet, but aren't expecting them until 2 weeks out. Getting close!


My two DC15 are indeed boy/girl twins. When you see them, you'll never guess they were twins. They look totally different. On the other hand, DS15 and DS9 look so much alike. DS15 refers to his brother as "mini-me"!
:hyper:

I still haven't made night before the cruise room reservation. Can't decide between RonJon and Radisson. We are driving down and will probably go to Grandma's house just south of Tifton, GA on Friday night. Then, we're only 4-5 hours away from the port and could spend time in the pool at RJ. Where is everyone else staying?

See you all soon!:wave:

[Carol36]

gamom2three...We are staying at Ron Jon's the night before our cruise. We will hopefully get there around 1 or so and play around at the pool until our Dis meet at 5:00 at Grill's. We would all love to have your family join us there and at the Dis Meet the next day at 3. This way everyone, especially the children, can get aquainted before the cruise really begins.:sunny: We booked in Oct., also. We booked straight through DCL and then in January transferred to TA(Cruise Planners). We got onboard credit because we booked with Disney Visa and then when we transferred to TA, we got an additional discount.

Carol:wave2:

[seastar]

We are staying at the Radisson the night before. We only have about a 3-hour drive but we want to relax on Sunday morning before we board. We have reservations for the first shuttle at 10:30am.

We will be at the 5pm dinner at Grills. GaMom2three, if you want to join us let TiggerGranny know because she is making the reservation. We are looking forward to watching the Magic sail.

We booked with AAA. We got an onboard credit and four soda mugs.

I cannot wait to cruise and meet all of you!!!!

[gamom]

Hello gamom2three! We think alike! I'll be sailing with my DH, DD12 and DS13 ( 14 in August). See you then. :cool:

[Carol36]

gamom...my DS13 will be 14 in August.(the 20th) When is his bd?
What a coincidence that both you and gamom2three have similar Dis names!!!:hyper:

Carol

[Deweysgirl]

Welcome Gamom2three!

Carol36-Congrats!!:Pinkbounc I know you are happy to have your docs! I can't wait for mine. I hope I'm not the last to get them...I'm getting so nervous! :confused:

Has any of us got an upgrade? I think the ship is going to be full by what I can find looking for room availability. We only booked a cat. 11, but....I don't care! lol! Just looking forward to the cruise!!

We did decide to do a couple of things at Nassau. City historical tour and pirates museum. DH also wants to squeeze a trip in over to Atlantis to throw a few quarters away. lol!!

Have any of you decided on any tours?

I haven't started packing but I will male a concentrated effort to do so this weekend.::yes::

[Carol36]

Hey Deweysgirl!

I did not get an upgrade. I booked a cat. 11 guarantee. There is still a possibility to get one, but I will be on a Disney Cruise, so I will be happy anywhere I will be!!!:teeth:

We decided not to do any excursions. We did book one at CC for our 2 teen sons.(Wild Side, I think)

I got my suitcases out yesterday, but I haven't packed much. I do have to get it together and pack early so I don't have that last minute rush!

I hope you all get your docs soon!

Have a wonderful day!:sunny:

Carol

[gamom]

Carol36, My DS13 will be 14 on August 3rd. They're only 17 days apart! So you live near Macon, you don't have to battle the Atlanta traffic to get to Florida. Lucky you! We plan our life around that traffic.

I haven't started packing but I went to Walmart and stocked up on Bonine, Peptobismol, Immodium A-D, and a few other things. I've learned that when traveling with a family it's so nice to have those things on hand. ( My husband makes fun of me until he needs something!)

I also went swimsuit shopping: YIKES!!!

:scared1:

[Carol36]

:rotfl: :laughing: :laughing: gamom...swimsuit shopping! That's funny! I went to Alpharetta last month with my DH and went shopping. In Dec., I went with DM,DSis to Mall of Ga., Discover Mills, Dawsonville premium outlets and we had a ball. I understand what you mean about the traffic! It is awful. I would love to live there, but I don't think I could handle that traffic. I live in a small town and sometimes hate to fight Macon traffic.

I am going this weekend to shop for those "just in case" necessities. Husbands are funny! We have to think of everything!:teeth:

We have a little of 3 weeks!!!:earsgirl: :earsboy:

[tiggergranny]

still waiting for them--called allseasons, they said maybe next week.

Bathing suit shopping--yuk!!! I would rather have a tooth pulled.

I did take my daughter out last week-end to get her some new closthes and speaking of teeth, it was like pulling a few, to get her to buy any thing new. All day and she ended up with a pair of sandels and 2 shorts outfits. I will take her out again this week-end and hopefully we will have better luck.

How is everybody, Seastar how is your daughter's arm healing?

We are getting so close, everything seems to be coming up right now, soccer's ending (party's), school's ending (party's), graduation for my grandaughter from pre-school to Kindergarten (Party) plus 2 bithdays, Mother's day, and a wind down of all my volunteer events (dinners). I just may be too full to eat anything on my cruise----no way!!!!

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

[seastar]

Hello!!!

TiggerGranny: Thanks for asking about DD's arm. It seems to be going well. She has easily adapted to the cast . It itches her sometimes but it hasn't been too bad. It has been a blessing to have the waterproof cast so she can bathe and swim as usual.

I know what you mean about the BUSY end-of-the-school-year. We just need to make sure to leave a little time for packing!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!! :daisy:

[Deweysgirl]

Docs Are In!!

They were sitting on the front porch when I pulled in the driveway this afternoon! No upgrade...still Deck 6-Cat. 11 but that's ok-we are all just so thrilled to be going!!

:Pinkbounc Woo Hoo!! :bounce:

I know the rest of the docs will be coming for you who are still waiting very soon, any day now. Keep us posted!:thewave:

[seastar]

I just wanted to say:

We are going on the Disney Cruise THIS MONTH!!!!!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[Deweysgirl]

I can't believe it!

Feels like a dream! I'm washing and packing today.

Seastar/Carol/Darlene (or anyone?)-Did your pediatrician tell you what he/she recommends for seasickness for kids? Just curious because mine said he doesn't want me to give them anything. He said kids are usually more tolerant than adults. I read somewhere on the boards of parents giving their kids ginger snaps because something in ginger is suppose to help. I think I will come prepared just in case. Does bonine have dosage info on the package for children?

[seastar]

Deweysgirl:

I bought the generic Bonine/Dramamine Less Drowsy at Target-32 pills for $3.99. Each pill is 25mg of Meclizine Hydrochloride. The package states "Do not give to children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor." I plan on calling my pediatrician this week to see if it would be OK to give them a half of one if they get seasick.

[greytlady]

Well, I am back from New Orleans and the Jazz Fest. Had a wonderful time. Don't expect life to move too quickly - but the food, music and the people are great. I definitely would love to go again. :jester:

Today my cruise tickets were in my mailbox waiting for me when I got home from work. Less than three weeks to go! :cloud9: I have been seriously debating about letting the kids skip the last day of school, head down on Friday and have 1 day of parks. How crowded do you think Sat 5/22 will be? I can't decide if that would be a bit too much, but it will be so hard to be so close to WDW and not go to a park. How much would the kids miss on the last day of school (4th and 6th grades)?! I can't decide. We can't go after the cruise since we will be headed to Tallahassee for a few days to visit a relative that lives there.

[greytlady]

Do we have anybody in our group celebrating any special occasions while on board?

[gamom]

Welcome back greytlady! Glad to hear you enjoyed New Orleans. I got my docs today also! I had a minor panic attack when I read an enclosed letter from my TA that stated that all four of us are U.S. citizens! My DH is a resident alien from Australia. I immediately called my TA and he called DCL and had the ship's manifest changed to reflect the correct information. I hope this doesn't cause us any trouble at the port.

As far as the last day of school, I wouldn't worry about missing it. Around here the last WEEK of school is a write off. And I don't think many schools get out as early as we do (5/21) so the parks shouldn't be too bad!

:cool1:

[tiggergranny]

I was out today and when I checked my mailbox, my package from FedEX was stuffed inside (I quess because it was raining) but they were all wet and torn. BUT the tickets were FINE. I was so happy just to get them. I was a little disappointed some people said they received a little gift from All Seasons with their but we didn't get anything. Oh Well, we're on our way.

I wouldn't worry about missing one day of school either, that last week is pretty much a "party" around here.

My granddaughter will be celebrating her 5th birthday on Tuesday night on the ship.

Only 19 days to go......any one else packing yet. I'm not packing clothes but everytime I pick something up it goes in the box marked "cruise" or "disney". My husband is going to come up to Disney on Friday morning so he is bringing soda, snacks, outside playthings, and pool floats and toys. We didn't want to have to bring any of that with us.

My grandkids are so excited only 11 days of school left.

See you all soon!

[DCLADDICT]

THIS CRUISE IS TO CELEBRATE MY DD'S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. WE ARE GOING TO WDW BEFORE AND AFTER OUR CRUISE, AND MAKING THIS A SPECIAL TRIP FOR HER. SHE IS SO EXCITED, AND I THINK SHE IS MORE EXCITED ABOUT THE CRUISE THAN ABOUT GRADUATION! SHE LOVES DCL! :sunny: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[greytlady]

Thanks for the replies. I'm feeling better about hitting the road on Friday instead of Saturday. Now I just need to decide if I want to try out Priceline or just update my current reservatins. Decisions, decisions.

gamom - Thank goodness you caught that in your papers earlier. Hopefully everything is settled and you won't have to worry anymore about the manifest.

How wonderful, a birthday and a graduation to celebrate! Of course, any excuse is a good excuse when doing the Disney thing.

I got the bathing suits for everyone but now need to see about dinner wear for the kids. I wonder if the boys could get away with those shorts that are past the knees. Would they let him in for supper in those? It would seem a shame if my DD wore capris but DS had to wear long pants. Trying to keep packing to a minimum.

[Carol36]

Hello everybody!:wave2: I hope all is well!!!:sunny:

seastar...your daughter only has about a week and a half and maybe that cast will come off!!!:D I cannot believe that you payed 3.99 for 32 pills! I paid 2.97 for 8 at Walmart(name brand)! Have you called Dr. yet? I hope those pills won't have to be used!!!

congratulations...tiggergranny, gamom, deweysgirl, and greytlady!!! :thewave:
I am glad you all got your docs!!!:teeth:

greytlady...I think that skipping the last day of school is fine. The only thing that my DC do is play games and other fun stuff. I agree with you....being so close, you have to go to WDW!!!::yes::

Deweysgirl...We are also on Deck 6 Cat 11!:cool:

DCLaddict...Your daughter is going to have one great graduation trip!!!:flower1:

I see time flying by and I know that I am going to have that last minute packing rush! I have started packing, but need to iron everything!

tiggergranny...you are so organized!!!:)

WE ONLY HAVE 18 DAYS LEFT!!! OH BOY! OH BOY!:Pinkbounc

[gamom2three]

We got our docs yesterday afternoon:bounce:

We're so excited:Pinkbounc

[Carol36]

gamom2three... :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
:happy2: :happy2: :happy2: :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:
It won't be long, now!!!

[seastar]

It is great that everyone is getting their docs!!!!

I spoke with our pediatrician today about the Bonine/Dramamine Less Drowsy. She said my girls are too young to take it and she suggested Dramamine Liquid or Dramamine Junior. I will buy one of those but I am hoping they will not need to take anything.

We are also on Deck 6 in a Cat 11!!!

Yesterday my DD8's class was talking about what everyone is going to do on their summer vacation and her teacher mentioned that her family is going on the Disney cruise right after school gets out. Sure enough, we are on the SAME CRUISE!!! We had a good laugh about that. She has been a wonderful,caring teacher so I will have to buy her a drink or something! They are also on deck 6 in a Cat 11.

[DCLADDICT]

WE CAT 11 AND DECK 6 AS WELL. STILL HOPING FOR UPGRADE, BUT IT WILL NOT SPOIL OUR TRIP AT ALL. LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING EVERYONE!!:sunny: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Carol36]

seastar...thanks for that info on bonine. I will have to do the same and get the liquid or junior. Hopefully, we won't have to use it.

What a coincidence that many of us are on deck 6, cat. 11!!! That's too funny!!! I wouldn't mind a magical upgrade, either! I just know that I am excited regardless!!!

:wave2:

[gamom2three]

:wave2: Hi everyone! I'm going to start a new thread so we can just list info like who is sailing, where you are from, when you are arriving in Port Canaveral, where you're staying Sat nite, etc. I know Tiggergranny has combined some of this info in one post, but I can't easily find it and I have now convinced my 15 yr old boy/girl twins that it's ok for them to e-mail other cruisers. (forever I have told them not to e-mail people they meet on the net! but hey, this is Disney and we're all in the same boat):goodvibes

We'll still keep "talking" on this thread and use other one just for the basics:wave2: So look for the May 23 Roster and add your info!

[Deweysgirl]

seastar-thanks for the info on the dramamine/bonine. I will look for the Jr. in the drug store but like you, hope I don't have to use anything. I want the kids to be awake and happy, not passed out! lol!! After all, we did plan this cruise for them, right? (yeah,right! ;) )

gamom2three-I will look for the new thread. Thanks!

Looking forward to meeting you all on Deck 3 and will probably run into most of you on Deck 6! :p

[firsttimemom]

I haven't had a chance to go through all the posts yet but wanted to add another 6 yr old girl- sounds like there will be quite a few!

THis will be our first cruise- me, DH, DD (6) and DS (4). We're on deck 6 in a cat 6.

Liz

[seastar]

Welcome FirstTimeMom!!!

I also have a DD6! We are all going to have such a great time! Please join us at 3pm on Sunday in the Promenade Lounge for a DIS meet.

I went to three different stores and could not find Dramamine Jr or Liquid. I did find the chewables. The Dramamine chewables are 50 mg pills and are safe for children. My doctor told me the Junior is a 50mg pill so this is what I am going to get. They were around $4.50 for 8 tablets. The package does warn about drowsiness.

[greytlady]

Welcome firsttimemom!

I saw a couple of new folks on our other thread. http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=562419 (Lori Taylor and fessler). I hope they'll find their way to this thread also.

Thanks to everyone's help, I have decided to skip the last day of school so we can do one day of parks on Saturday. I booked a room via Priceline and will be staying at the Sheraton Safari Hotel instead. (I've stayed there before - the kids love the pool). I'll have to update my other thread now. We'll be hitting the road 2 weeks from tomorrow. Woo Hoo!

:cheer2:

[greytlady]

To recap - here are the kid's & ages in our group that I can recall. Let me know if I missed anyone or mistyped something.

tiggergranny - DGS10, DGS7, DGD5
Carol36 - DS15, DS13, DS11, DD8(almost 9)
Carol36's sister - DS10, DS9, DD6
Seastar - DD8(almost 9), DD6
Suzie57 - DD16
gamom - DS13, DD12
greytlady - DD11, DS10
deweysgirl - DD9, DD6
DarleneSutton - DD16, DD13, DD9
DCLADDICT - DDBF18, DD17, DS13
gamom2three - DS15, DD15, DS9
firsttimemom - DD6, DS4
Lori Taylor - DD (graduating) and others
fesslerl - DGS12, DGS5

Others in group (w/out kids):
ragdoll
jeroenalex - Traveling the farthest distance to cruise


Those celebrating:
tiggergranny's DGD turns 5 on Tues night on ship
DCLADDICT and Lori Taylor each have DD celebrating their graduation.
Deweysgirl - 15th anniversary.

Congrats to all!

Please see the other link (roster) for more details.
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=5474743#post5474743

[Deweysgirl]

seastar-thanks for the info! I have more shopping to do this weekend and will be on the lookout for dramamine/bonine jr. for the kids. Better safe than sorry!

firsttimemom-Welcome! I also have DD 6. We are meeting at 3pm on Deck 3-promenade lounge on day of embarkation so that the children can meet some new friends and recognize some familiar faces when they get into the clubs. Hope you can join us! :wave2:

greytlady-I know you all will have fun at the parks Saturday and it will be well worth it!::yes::

ragdoll-So glad you could come to Fl. for some deserved r and r! We have good friends in Cleveland (Parma) and we know you've had a long winter! Go Indians!!

[ragdoll]

Hi everyone! We sure are getting excited here!

Deweysgirl, we actually live in Parma, just about 5 blocks from Cleveland. I always say we are from Cleveland because I don't think that anyone will know where Parma is. Guess it really is a small world!

[Deweysgirl]

ragdoll-Wow! How neat! I know my friends would love to stowaway with you on your trip down!
Unfortunately, we don't get to see them often enough. It truly is "a small world"! ;)

[gamom]

greytlady, Thank you for compiling the list for us!!! It looks like all the kids will have friends to play with. I wish we could escape a day early and go to WDW but my DH has to work. I'm getting sooooooooo excited! :Pinkbounc

[fesslerl]

:Pinkbounc Thanks greytlady for your invite to this area. I've been reading the messages here for sometime now but have not replied until now.

I think this is the right descriptions of our groups. DD (31) DGS(12) DGS(5) and me DG (grandmother 56):confused:

We will be staying in a studio at Ron Jons on Sat. I noticed that others will be staying there also. I'll need to reread all the posts to see if there's a meet scheduled there. We plan to arrive Sat by 1 pm or ASAP and head to the lazy river. Check in time is not until 4 pm but they said we could use the facilities when we arrive. I read that it and the slide both close at 5pm. Guess it will be the pools until 5 and then maybe the beach. It sounds like a wonderful place.

I stay so excited about the Cruise that I can think or talk of hardly anything else.

[gamom]

Hello fesslerl! I know what you mean about being so excited that you can't think of anything else. I have to remind myself not to bombard my poor husband with "cruise talk". He's happy to be going, but not fanatical like me. :jumping2:

[greytlady]

Hi fesslerl,

There is a meet at the "Grill" Saturday night for dinner- I can't remember the time. I think it was going to be around 5pm so you could watch the Magic sail away. If you are interested let tiggergranny know so she can update the reservations. For a menu or info on the restaurant - http://www.visitgrills.com/menu.asp

There is a DIS meet Sunday at 3pm at the Promenade Lounge. Please join us there.

Thank you tiggergranny for arranging our meets!

I only listed ages of the under 18 crowd for our youngsters to match up with. So the list is missing the total adults (and their ages) in party. You'll have to meet us at the DIS meet. :D

[greytlady]

Deweysgirl,

I thought I remember someone celebrating an anniversary. Congrats to you too! I'll update the list. :D

[fesslerl]

::yes:: Thanks greytlady for the information. I had read about the meet at the Grill but it had been a while. I'm going to contact tiggergranny and ask her to add 4 more to the reservations.

We will also plan to join the DIS meet on Sunday!

Would love for my grandsons to make some friends.

:wave:

[fesslerl]

Tiggergranny :wave:

Please add us (2 adults & 2 children) to the reservations at the grill for Saturday at 5 pm and thanks for arranging this. Look forwarding to meeting all of you very soon now!:sunny:

I know this is a dumb question but...Is the Grill close to the Radison? :confused:

[Carol36]

Thanks greytlady for that list! It makes things easier for everyone!:D

fesslerl...We are staying at Ron Jon's Saturday, also. Our approximate arrival time is also 1. We would like to get time in the slide and lazy river before it closes. This will also gives us time to "have fun" before our meet at Grill's. I think that Grill's is only a few miles from the Radisson.

gamom...I am also sooooo excited and try not to do the same with my husband! He's excited too, but not like me. He has come around and shows his excitement more since it's closer.



2 weeks to go!!!! :thewave:

[fesslerl]

Carol36

Hi Carol. Thanks for the reply. Looks like you have sons close to the same age as my 12 year old grandson or did I misread that? He will be 13 on Nov 19.

There's got to be someway we can recognize each other at Ron Jon's. Any ideas?

I could wear a name tag that says fesslerl! or make a poster that says Carol36 and walk around the pool with it. :jester:

[seastar]

Welcome Fesslerl!!!!!

Can you just see all of us at Grill's trying to figure out who's who?!!!

I believe TiggerGranny is making nametags for our DIS meet on the ship.

[greytlady]

fesslerl,
:rotfl: The picture of you walking around with a Carol36 sign. I enjoyed the laugh.

[fesslerl]

Hi Seastar Around 5 pm, guess we will all be too busy starring at the Magic with looks of Wonder in our eyes to introduce ourselves! Nametags would really help there also. I have some sticky labels I could bring that we might be able to use for name tags once we get some of the dazed looks off our faces. :crazy: :crazy:

I really hate those fish by my name on here...chose that picture because I'm a pisces...gonna have to go back and remove it somehow.



Hi greytlady: The Carol36 sign made me laugh too. It was funny! I was sorta kidding but I've seen them do that on tv at the airports. lol umm anyone got any ideas :chat:

[Carol36]

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: fesslerl...I can picture that!!! We will have to figure out something. My sons are 11,13, and 15.

seastar...trying to figure out who's who will be a challenge. It's hard to picture someone you've never met before. Where do you think we should meet once we get to Grill's?

I can't wait to watch the "Magic" sail away. :boat:

[firsttimemom]

About the dramamine w/ kids issue- my 6 yr old gets carsick pretty easily (so what do we do- put her on a cruise :eek: ). After a particularly bad drive from DC to Boston, we've been giving her a 1/4 of a dramamine chewable based on her weight- she's tiny at just under 40 lbs. It's worked wonders and hasn't made her drowsy/hyper/whatever. Just her normal 6 yr old self.

We're staying at the poly for 2 nights before the cruise and we'll drive to the port that morning.

We've just bought a HUGE suitcase, nightlights, clothespins, etc...

Liz

::MinnieMo

[Deweysgirl]

firsttimemom-thanks for that info on the dramamine, my pediatrician didn't want to recommend anything but as I was telling seastar, I would rather be prepared then have a problem. I don't know if my kids will have any problems or not but I want to be prepared, you never know. I have definately been seasick a couple of times so I know I'll be taking them!

My name is Liz too so we will have two now at the meet. This is going to get interesting!

I think we have a great group here on this thread. I'm looking forward to putting all the names and faces together! :wave:

[seastar]

Hi everyone!!!

We will be leaving for Port Canaveral two weeks from today!!!!

:cheer2: :cheer2:

Carol36: I have never been to Grills so I have no idea where to meet. Should we wear simple nametags with our usernames so we can find each other?

TiggerGranny: Can you recommend a spot at Grills to meet? What name is the ressie under and is it for 5pm? Thanks for doing all this-you are a sweetie!!!:flower1:

FirstTimeMom: Thanks for the info on Dramamine Chewables- that is what I am going to get for my girls.

[tiggergranny]

Welcome to our newcomers: firsttime mom and fesslerl, we are so glad you found us.

Fist the meeting at GRills: Sat. May 22, at about 4-4:30 to meet up since the Magic sails at 5, then we can eat.

I made extra nametags (when I made the others) They have Mickey on them, with our names and our dis names, I also put the childrens ages on them to help the kids out.

They won't take reservations until that day, but I will call when they open at 9 a.m. to remind them we are coming our group is over 20 now so we'll just have to be patience with them.
I haven't been there sorry to say, but I will call and maybe they can give me a good idea of a place a little out of the way where we can meet and I'll let you know. I have heard from friends that the food there is suppose to be top notch.

Firsttime mom--you will be in the same boat I am (ha ha), we'll be grandmothers, our daughters (Mine's Linda) will be 36 and my granddaught will turn 5 on the cruise (Ashley), I also have 2 boys 7 & 10.

Well guys it is now 7:30 a.m. Sunday morning---2 weeks to go.

Happy Mothers day to all.

[Deweysgirl]

Thank you for all of your hard work Tiggergranny! :grouphug:

Happy Mother's Day to All!!:daisy:

[gamom]

I was just looking at the Wonder on the Port Canaveral cam! Two weeks from today we'll be on it!!!!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! :hyper: :boat: :hyper2:

[greytlady]

Happy Mother's Day to everyone too! :rose:

I had to look on the webcam and saw the Wonder. It makes me want to be there now.

I had the kids pick out their outfits they are going to wear on vacation. We've got to pack for about 9 days. So we had a busy day shopping yesterday for both clothes and the traveling medicine cabinet.

Take care and enjoy your day!:flower:

[Carol36]

I had to look at the "Wonder" on the PC webcam, also. Can you believe that we have only two weeks to go?!?!

tiggergranny...We appreciate all that you are doing to make this vacation more special than it will already be. :sunny:

The excitement is building around here!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[gamom2three]

:bounce: Too much nervous energy:Pinkbounc

Hope everyone is getting ready! The lists are made and the suitcases are out!

Hopefully, we'll be able to meet some of ya'll on Sat and/or Sun. Can't get my DH to commit. He doesn't like going to groups of people he doesn't know. I keep telling him he will know you once he meets you and starts talking!!! My DS15 and DD15 are anxious to meet some other teens. My DS9 just wants to get to the kids lab!

Oh well, I'm sure we'll see some of ya'll on the boat!:wave2:

[Carol36]

gamom2three...We are going to both Dis meets. My husband thought that i had flipped at first. Now, he is fine with it. I explained to him that it would be great for the kids to get to know others their age before we go and on the day of.

I still find it hard to believe how close our Wonder-ful cruise is!!!:Pinkbounc

Carol

[fesslerl]

tiggergranny the name tags sound great. :MickeyMo Thanks for all you do to organize the meets. My 5 & 12 year old grandsons will be in the same group as yours 5 - 7 and 10-12. :wave:

I want the boys to spend some fun time in the kids club/lab but also spend time with us as a family, especially going to the shows and Animators. Deciisons, Decisions I know, just can't do it all. :confused:


Did anyone pack and then take out 50% of what they packed. :confused: Has anyone figured out how you can have clothes for everyday without doing laundry if you do that.

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce:

[Deweysgirl]

I'm just trying to figure out how to pack 16 pairs of shoes!! :p

[Carol36]

I can't figure out how I'm going to pack all of our other things. I haven't thought about shoes!

Which 50% should I take out? I always pack too much. I would rather have everything that I needed than finding myself short.

Trying to figure out when to have family time and when to let the kids do whatever is a hard decision. I want us to remember this cruise as a family and think back on the fun times we had together. But, I also want our DC to have independence and memories of their own to share. I know that we will have dinner together, which is a requirement. We can pick the other activities that we would all like to do together and make these a priority.

Have a great day!

Carol

[fesslerl]

:Pinkbounc Only 10 days until we leave We leave on 5/21 and drive to Valdosa; then on 5/22 to Ron Jons.
:)

Carol I feel the same way you do. I'd rather pack too much then not enough! And family time is very important but there are some things in the kid clubs that sound fun.

Maybe we should ask experienced cruises on these boards to list their favorite family things to do on the ship and what they feel should not be missed in the clubs. Any volunteers?

[tiggergranny]

The only family time we require is going to the shows and dinner each night, this one was non-negotiable.

Then we sat down with the most recent navigators on the net and listed everything we want to do individually and as a family----no way could we fit it all in--decided to leave some things for next cruise!!!

We then just each checked off 3 things we wanted to do during the entire cruise, the rest will be fit in if we really want it.

We want this cruise to be fun, family, and still restful, not stressed. That's our plan!!!and we're sticking to it?

[fesslerl]

Tigergranny Thanks for the information. You are so organized. Your plan sounds great!! The last comment made me laugh. You know what they say about the best laid plans.....

There is so much information out there.I've looked at the Navigators for 4 day Wonder starting Feb 29, 2004 & printed several copies. I think I've read too much information to process it all. hehehe

I did give my 12 yr old grandson a print out of recent kids programs and asked him to highlight anything that he really would like to do. Never thought about limiting it to 3. I figured a lot of it would depend on the day & time.

I hope both grandsons want to be in the show whereby the particiipates get free tshirts. It sounds like a really cute program. The kids clubs also seem to have some fun things planned for on Castaway Cay.

I agree that the shows & dinner are nice times for the family to be together.
I like the term non-negotiable.

Again thanks for all you do & sharing with us.

[greytlady]

I agree, I told the kids that I expected to have dinner and show as family time together, the rest of the time was up to them. Of course, I told them there were some things Mommy wants to do where kids can't go (wine tasting).

Currently we have 2nd dining (waitlisted for 1st). I'm hoping now that I don't get 1st dining but didn't know which I would like when I originally signed up. So maybe we'll get to share a table if you are in the 2nd. I've been reading my Passporter that I got the other week. It looks like my rotation will either start with Parrot Cay or Animator's. Looks like adults only start off with the Triton rotation. I don't know if my kids qualify as young or older kids. Aniticipation. I can't wait. The only reason I haven't packed yet is I don't want the clothes to get too wrinkled - plus I have to wear something in the next couple of weeks. I've planned on 4 pairs shorts, 3 capris (can wear to dinner also), 1 long pant outfits. I hope that will be enough - oh and 3 pair of shoes for me. Debating on packing skirt outfit - we don't have any semi-formal dinners.

Do you think capri's will be too underdressed for dinner?

[seastar]

We are doing pretty much the same as the rest of you: Our kids will eat dinner with us and see the show each night. They love to swim so I am sure they will hang out with us so they can go to the pools and swim at Castaway Cay. We are also going to the Straw Market in Nassau together.

I have not started packing but I know what outfits I will take. Greytlady, I think a nice capri outfit would be fine for dinner. I am bringing a dress for our dinner at Triton's because we want to get a nice picture taken of the four of us.

:bday: Today is my younger DD's sixth birthday!!! They grow up so FAST!!!!:(

[greytlady]

Happy Birthday to seastar's DD!!!:cake:

[Carol36]

Happy Birthday to your DD now 6...seastar!!!:flower1:

I am planning to wear capri's for dinner at least one night. Triton's will be something dressier. I hope that we still have 2nd seating for dinner. We'll see soon!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[fesslerl]

From what I've read on these boards, it seems like a lot of people wear capris. I think that would be just fine. It seems they want you to dress up the most when at Trintons. I've packed a couple pair of black slacks, black sandles & 4 dressy tops for the dinners. We are bringing the spray that helps to get out wrinkles and if worst comes to worst, I guess I can always iron!

I know I'm going to eat a lot and gain weight so I'm making sure there's plenty of "stretch" in my shorts & slacks. Of course, it will be back to the diet when I get back home.

I read in a few places that it is "cold" in the dining rooms and theaters so I'm taking a sweater.

We have 1st dining (recommended by TA). It seems like there's advantages to both. I believe 1st dining is a little shorter which is great for small kids. What I fear is our 5 yr grandson going to sleep at dinner and not wanting to wake up for the shows. He loves to swim so we will probably spend a lot of time at the pools. We were going to get off at Nassau & shop but decided to stay on the ship and use our souvenier money on ship & Castaway Cay stuff.

This is my first Cruise and may be my last since I can't seem to talk my husband into going on one. Sooo we are leaving him behind this year!

[Deweysgirl]

Happy Birthday to Seastar's little DD!!:cheer2:

I also agree that I want the kids to eat and do the shows with us. I was checking on the navigator and it seems they have a sail-away party in the kids clubs' on Sunday at 8:30pm. I think it's lousy timing because I would think most folks would be eating and/or at their show during that time. I guess my kids will miss that.

I also like the idea of letting the kids choose 3 things they would like to do. I'll let my kids decide that way.

I know this sounds weird but I'm getting a tad depressed amidst all of the excitement because I can't believe it's so close now, (and then it's over!). Oh well, I guess I'll just have to start planning for another! LOL!!! :rotfl:

[gamom]

Happy Birthday to Seastar's DD/1:cake:

Greytlady, Last year when my DD12 ( 11 at the time) and I cruised together our dining rotation started and ended with Triton's and we had the late dining. We were excited to get the "fancy" restaurant twice in our rotation but in the end my DD decided that she liked Parrot Cay best. I loved EVERYTHING about the cruise! And, yes, capris are fine for dinner.

:sunny:

[firsttimemom]

Seastar- happy birthday to your little one!

We have late seating for dinner. Our kids (4 and 6) stay up late, but I'm wondering if *eating* that late will be an issue. We may get them room service before the show and then take them to the kids club while we eat a peaceful dinner.

We're doing WDW the day before the cruise and Universal thurs/fri after the cruise so we're packing a TON of stuff but I'm not doing laundry on vacation.

Liz

[Carol36]

fesslerl...maybe after you get back from this cruise and your husband finds out how much fun you had, then he may change his mind!::yes::

Deweysgirl...I know what you mean. I feel a little down about what little time we have left before we go and then it's over!:( I'm also with you on planning for another!:teeth:

firsttimemom...the laundry can wait!:)

gamom...which restaurant did you like best?

:hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: