March 26, 2005

[pooh luver]

We are a family of three, DH, DW, and DS going on our third DC. DS is looking to meet friends. He will be 10, almost 11, on the cruise.:jumping1: :cool1: :thewave: :cool2:

[singingmermaid85]

I'm happy to say my family has booked our trip for the easter cruise. 7day on March 26th

There's seven of us:
DD 41
DM 41
DSis 17
DSis 15
DBro 13
DSis 3

and me 19

I'm so excited its our first time and we're going to disney for 3 days before the trip.

Can't wait to see who will be joining us :wave:

[tinkerbellmagic]

:wave2:

Count us in!

Going with my daughter (15, going on 16) :)

Finally made it under the 200 mark on our countdown!

Tink

[Hersh]

We are going !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It will be myself, DH, DD age 10, and DS age 7 almost 8.
We recently became Fl residents and it will be are 2nd Disney cruise, but the first Western. We got a secret porthole room on deck 5 Yeah!
:earsboy: :earsgirl: :earsboy: :earsgirl:

[Jestocost]

My family will be there too:

Me
DW
DD-11
DS-7
DM
DF

[tinkerbellmagic]

:boat:
So, is anybody thinking about excursions yet? We will probably do Key West on our own. There are a few places we want to visit there. We have not decided on excursions for Cayman and Cozumel yet. CC - thinking about the banana boat ride, maybe parasailing for my DD.
Packing : I still need to snag one of those over-the-door hangers I keep hearing so much about. Still looking for those individual Brita water bottles too.

I already bought the magnetic paper for our door sign! http://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/lol.gif

Tink http://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/ffflower2.gif

[pooh luver]

We haven't thought about excursions. Last time we went we did excursions at every port. We did the catamaran races in Key West, String Ray City on the Grand Caymans (this is definitely a do again), a beach excursion in Cozomel where we did the banana boat ride and jet skiing, and then my son parasailed on CC. We had a blast doing them all. Now that we can book excursions 90 days out I need to start looking into those kinds of things.

[Hersh]

We did our own thing two years ago on the Eastern. We want to do sting-ray city and banana boating. We made it to Castaway Cay last time but barely---it was so windy, it to the ship two hours to dock and all activities were canceled--bummer. Has anyone used Captain Marvins? We heard they were good.

[tinkerbellmagic]

We have cruised DCL twice. The first time, we did not make it to CC because of damage from hurricane Floyd. I know it was out of Disney's control, but nonetheless, very disappointing. The second time, we made it to CC and it was gorgeous! We are crossing our fingers we make it to CC this time. ::yes::

Tink

[pooh luver]

We have traveled twice and both times made it to CC with beautiful weather. The last time my DH was so bad he couldn't leave the cabin so hopefully this next time he can enjoy it. My sons favorite thing to do is the kayaking so the last time I spent several hours doing that. I hope we bring our CC luck with us this time as well.:sunny: :sunny:

[tinkerbellmagic]

Bumping to see if we have any new cruisers??? :boat:

Tink

[pooh luver]

Just thought I would bump again to keep looking for new cruisers.

[tinkerbellmagic]

*bump*

[BaileyEvanH]

Lets try this again! Who is going on the Western Magic 3/26/05. We just booked an excursion on Grand Cayman with Captain Bryans. Its a catamaran sailing to Stingray city. We booked it through www.grandcaymancruiseexcursions.com The website shows all of the ships that will be in port and what excursions they have to offer.
Check it out! They offer very good prices and low crowd levels. They have very nice on line chat help.

[pooh luver]

I just looked up that excursion and it looks very fun. We will definitely have to think about it and soon. I am still trying to get the holiday travel stuff in order. Ugh, too much too think about!:crazy:

[pooh luver]

Hey all,

Needed to get a glimpse of the count down calendar so I thought I would bump us to the front. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[BaileyEvanH]

I know everyone is busy for the holidays, but I thought I would bump up one more time to see if we have any newcomers. :cool1:

[pooh luver]

We are almost to the double digits. We are planning on paying the balance this week so it seems to be hitting me about how close we are. I don't know who else is flying in but rates just went up. I looked a couple of days ago and then today and what a difference. We are planning on staying at one of the All Star hotels the night before because my son wants to do Disney Quest. The last two times we went he only got about an hour each time. I am trying not to get too excited but now that I am actually down to paying for everything it is exciting. :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[tinkerbellmagic]

:wave:

We're still around -- Giving it a bump!

Tink

[pooh luver]

Doing the double digit dance. :cool1: We are all booked for air, hotel, and transportation, now on to the excursions. :moped: :boat: :jumping1: Everyone have a great holiday!

[tinkerbellmagic]

Merry Christmas, fellow Easter Cruisers! Have a magical holiday!
:wave:
Tink

[pooh luver]

Thanks for sharing the great picture. I can hardly wait to get to CC! :goodvibes

[tinkerbellmagic]

Thanks for sharing the great picture. I can hardly wait to get to CC! :goodvibes

You're very welcome, pooh luver! :D

Well, we got through the holidays, so now we can REALLY start thinking about our cruise. How is everyone doing with excursions? I found it a lot easier to choose excursions for our Eastern in 2003, than the Western. We are doing Key West on our own. I did manage to book one of the beach excursions for Grand Cayman. I had heard Disney stopped booking beach excursions to GC for a while there, but it looks like they have started up again to include our dates. :Pinkbounc

Tink

[E&BMom]

We are on the Easter Cruise DH,myself,DD11,DS71/2 and was wondering if anyone knew if they do anything for Easter on the ship???? Like a hunt or something?

[BaileyEvanH]

Welcome E&B MOM !! I was wondering the same thing! I've heard they sell Eater baskets on board. Hey, we have the same age children! We have a DD who is 10 1/2 and a DS who is also 7 1/2. Do you plan on trying to move your son up to the 8-9 group or keep him at the 5-7 group. My son is in second grade and would rather be with his grage level. :grouphug:

[pooh luver]

We decided to do Key West and Cozumel on our own. For Grand Cayman we are doing Sting Ray City with Captain Byrons on their Catamaran. Sounds like it should be fun. Booked parasailing for DH and DS in the morning (I don't do heights) and the waverunner for myself and DS in the afternoon. I am looking forward to a bit of sun shine because it has been raining off and on, more on, for about a week and more is to come. :flower1:

[BaileyEvanH]

pooh luver,
We have booked Captain Bryans also on the catamaran. It looks like alot of fun. It will be DH, me, DD10, and DS7. We plan on doing Cozumel on our own too. We might try Paradise beach.
Does anyone know if anything will be open in Key West since it is Easter Sunday? We were planning on doing it on our own, but what happens if there is nothing open? :rolleyes:

[PPFQP]

Hi Everyone!

I posted last fall, but never got a response. We're sailing on the 3/26/05 Easter Western cruise and are SO excited!

It's me, dh, and our dd twins, who will be just days away from turning 10. It is going to be a surprise for them. We are hoping to tell them when they bring home honor roll report cards in February (which remains to be seen, eek!) If they don't make honor roll, we will have to come up with some other sort of incentive to reward them. Frankly, we are going anyway!

We are starting to think about excursions and don't really know what to do. I don't think my girls would have much interest in Key West; I think they will love the clubs -- they are very social. When we go on vacation to Smugglers Notch, they love being in the camps and meeting other kids. But I would love to hear more about your choices for excursions in the other ports.

It' so exciting to finally think, "We're going on a Disney cruise THIS year!" It's only a few weeks away. Speaking of which, can someone tell me how to get a countdown thingie?

Thanks!

[tinkerbellmagic]

But I would love to hear more about your choices for excursions in the other ports.

It' so exciting to finally think, "We're going on a Disney cruise THIS year!" It's only a few weeks away. Speaking of which, can someone tell me how to get a countdown thingie?

Thanks!

Hey PPFQP, Welcome aboard! :)
To snag a timer, here ya go: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=381216

About Key West on Easter Sunday... I too wondered if everything will be open. I have heard that Shirley, at the Perfect Gift, does beautiful Easter baskets that can be delivered to the ship. :flower1:

Tink

[jhorstma]

'Cause you'll be getting on as I get off that morning, after doing the 3/19 Eastern. Those grooves in the floor on Deck 3 will be from my fingernails as they drag me off (probably some very well-worn grooves).

Have fun!!!

[tinkerbellmagic]

'Cause you'll be getting on as I get off that morning, after doing the 3/19 Eastern. Those grooves in the floor on Deck 3 will be from my fingernails as they drag me off (probably some very well-worn grooves).

Have fun!!!

:laughing: Just save some molten chocolate lava cake for us! That's my only request. :crazy:

Tink

[CCNEL]

My first post to the boards - but a long time reader - its such a wonderful source of information - Thank you to all -

This will be our second Disney Cruise on the Magic - 1st on the Western

DH 40
DW 40
DS 10
DS 13 - turns 14 on the cruise
DS 15
Mother in Law - 60 something

Cant wait to get onboard - :boat:

[pooh luver]

BaileyEvanH

I looked into the Catamaran after you mentioned it on the boards and decided it would be great fun. We are either going to Chantukaab (sp) or Paradise Beach on Cozemel, maybe both.

It is fun to see so many others now joining us! :cool1:

[tinkerbellmagic]

It is fun to see so many others now joining us! :cool1:

It sure is! And welcome on board, CCNEL!!! :cool1:

Tink

[Kathyandtyler]

Hi everyone.

My son and I just booked. Nothing like waiting until the last minute.

We have no idea about excursions. How quickly will they fill up??

I'm SOOOOOOO excited.

kathy

[E&BMom]

Welcome to the Easter cruise. We just booked our excursions last week. We are doing the Dolphin thing in Cozmel and it wasn't booked yet. I'm not sure how fast they book up though. Good luck and hope to see you on the cruise!!! :flower1: :D :boat:

[PPFQP]

Hi Easter Magic cruisers! We are getting closer.... I have been starting to make lists and nail down details as far as excursions and dining options.

We still haven't told our kids. We will probably do so next month. Maybe Valentine's Day!

Just wanted to check in and say hi!

[littlemuffin]

Hey this is Kathy or kathyandtyler.

This thread is so quiet maybe the ship won't be too packed.

I've got my excursions booked and I'm now working on loosing the 10 pounds that I'll gain on the cruise. HAHA :rotfl2:

This is our first Disney cruise. We've cruised Princess and Royal Carribean in the past. We are both excited.

We plan to go to WDW for two days before the cruise and if I can talk my boss into it we may even go down 3 days early.

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

What are everyone else's plans??

[PPFQP]

HI Kathy --

Yes, I'm surprised the thread is so quiet as well! Good to hear from you.

We are not doing any Disney time before or after. It's our Spring Break from school, and the 7 days is all we can take. Have to be back for dd's piano recital on April 3rd.

We're getting so excited. Right now I am just bursting to tell our kids. I don't think I can stand it. They tried on their formal dresses last night (they think that we bought them for a Valentine's Day party, hee hee!) and I was just grinning from ear to ear. We are trying to hold off until Friday, when report cards come home.

[littlemuffin]

I think it is so cool that you've managed to keep it a secret. Our schools have off good Friday and we're taking 2 extra days before to have some WDW time.

I hope the weather is good. I could use some sunshine!!!

Take Care!

[E&BMom]

It is a quiet thread....let's work on that. We have booked the dolphin encounter in Cozmel so far. We are thinking of just doing the beach in GC. Any thoughts or recommendations from you guys??? We are very excited!!! I'm planning on calling Shirley after Valentine's Day to get some Easter Baskets set up for DD11 and DS 71/2. Just keep thinking warm weather and calm seas so we can get to the ports!!! :wizard: Talk to you guys soon!! :flower:

[E&BMom]

OOps I forgot. We are not going to Disney before. We went last Nov. and DH has a convention there in Oct. so we are going then. :flower:

[Kathyandtyler]

Has anyone used Shirley before? I was thinking of doing something for my son that has snacks, pop, and an underwater camera. Could she do that??

We have the dolphin encounter at Cozumel booked also at noon!!!!

We are also doing the sunset cruise in Key West and the Tour in Grand Cayman. I have seen on these boards that some of the beaches in GC aren't great since the hurricanes. You may want to double check that.

"See" you soon.

Kathy :cool1:

[PPFQP]

We are also planning to call Shirley and have Easter baskets done. Actually, I am hoping my mom will cover it -- she usually does Easter baskets for the girls, and this will be a fun way for her to be involved in the cruise. Any other ideas for what to put in them? I really like the camera idea. Maybe a small amount of Easter candy -- must have some chocolate eggs and jelly beans, after all!

We are still undecided about excursions. I don't think we will do any in Key West; rather, we will just do something on our own. In Grand Cayman, we are interested in seeing the stingrays, but aren't sure whether the kids will want to actually get in the water with them. DH wanted to do the dolphin thing in Cozumel, but I think it's awfully expensive, although I know the girls would just love it. I think maybe we should wait until they are a little bit older, but I don't know. I thought that the Beach Break (not Disney) excursion looked good, the one that has a pool and a private beach. I think we should try to decide something soon, though!

We did get our Palo and spa reservations this week, though, since we got the REAS package. That was exciting!

[E&BMom]

I have not used Shirley but everyone says only great things about her. I talked to her and she was very very sweet. She said call after Valentine's since it was busy. I think she can do whatever you ask or want her to do depending on your price limit. Just let her know your ideas .
I'm thinking my kids my be a little freaked by the stingray thing (me too!!). I've heard good things about it though. I'm trying to see if anyone has been to GC on a recent cruise so they can tell us how the beaches are. I guess we can keep checking the posts or ask closer to the date.
PPFQP that is very exciting you got your ressies already. We have to do the whole sign up thing.
Do you know what deck or room you guys are?? We are on deck 7 and I have to check to #. I can't remember. Well let's try and keep this going if we can!!!!! Talk to you soon. :flower:

[littlemuffin]

We are in a Category 5 on Deck 7 but the cabin number hasn't been assigned yet. My only hope is to get a plexiglass verandah not a solid one. But that isn't that big of a deal to us.

I'll call Shirley after Valentine's Day and try to come up with some ideas for Tyler a surprise in the cabin.

Take care!!

[PPFQP]

We are deck 7 too! I will have to ask my dh the cabin # again, I can NOT ever keep it straight. I know there is a 2 and 5 in it.7235 maybe?

[E&BMom]

We are 7038 unless they change us later. Maybe we'll be close. Do you think they will have a DIS meet or do we plan that. I've just seen othe posters talking about and I'm still new to this. I'm shopping tomorrow for some summerish stuff for the kids. I have a dress for formal night already for me. Do you guys have anything yet?? princess:

[E&BMom]

P.S. I see littlemuffin is from West Virginia. PPFQP where are you from. We are from St. Louis, MO. :flower:

[Kathyandtyler]

Sounds like our disboards meeting should be on Deck 7. That is really cool that we might be really close.

I'm really anxious to be assigned a cabin. The suspense is killing me. :Pinkbounc

Do any of you plan to go to Palo? We are meeting another family that is a mom and her 2 boys. She is a single mom like me and we hope we can get the boys to go to the Oceaneers Lab so we can do some "adult" things. The adult pool sounds like heaven!!!

Have a good evening.

Kathy

[PPFQP]

We live in Virginia.

We all have formalwear. DH has a tux. I have a dress that I wore to a formal party in December. It's a long navy blue dress with a beaded jacket -- I hope I won't be too warm in it since it's more of a wintery dress! Then I have a black dress with a jacket for the semi-formal night and/or Palo.

I got my girls formal dresses after the holidays -- they are so beautiful! They think that we bought them for a party ::::snicker:::: I'm such a sneaky mommy!

We are going to Palo -- dinner, brunch and tea! Since we bought the REAS package, we made our reservations in advance. We are going the night of Grand Cayman.

Which dinner seating is everyone doing? We're the second (late) seating.

[E&BMom]

We plan on going to Palo one night. Not sure which one yet. My in-laws are traveling with us(from DE) and they might do something with the kids that night. KathyandTyler (or are you littlemuffin too???) have you been on the DCL before??? We went on a 4 day Nov 2003 and had a great time. Talk to you guys later!!! :flower:

[E&BMom]

PPFQP...didn't see the post till I was done writing..we must have been typing at the same time....We have early seating. It worked good for us last time we went. The dress sounds great!! I can't believe the girls still don't know!! I can't keep a secret that long!!!! Hopefully we can get Palo one night. We are still trying to decide which night is best. :flower: ( We fly to Norfolk every year to go to OBX. ) Talk to you gals soon!! :flower:

[BaileyEvanH]

I'm glad we are getting this thread going. My kids are getting really excited. We are doing key west on our own and have booked Captain Bryans catamaran to do stringray city in Grand Caymen. We are not sure about Cozumel yet--maybe Paradise beach.
We are hoping to do Palos from dinner and maybe brunch too. We have a secret porthole room on deck 5 and have early seating dinner. Our dress clothes are ready and I can't wait to get packing.
I hope the weather warms up in Fl. We live in Jacksonville( HOME OF THE SUPERBOWL !! ) Its very very dreary here lately, but things are supposed to improve for the big game. We live about two hours from the port and we too are planning on ordering baskets from Shirley.
I hope we can plan a meet and greet!
Have a great night! :wave2:

[Kathyandtyler]

Ok. Kathyandtyler and little muffin are one and the same. My silly reason for doing that is because at work one day I wanted to post and I couldn't remember my password - sooooo I set up a work account and a home account. Are you confused yet???

I bought a really pretty long red dress for formal night. I can't wait to wear it. My son is wearing slacks and a vest.

I think we set up the meeting. I could be wrong!

Is Jacksonville crazy this week????

Kathy

[pooh luver]

Hello all,

My DH today, finally, said that he is getting excited about the cruise. We are also on deck seven in room 7122. We were in the same room last time. I am going to try to make a door sign, but time is getting really tight with work and taking classes. I have started on losing the weight so I am waiting to buy clothes until the last minute. :banana: I think I will also try to do some sort of Easter Basket through Shirley with a cruise type theme though.

We are doing the catamaran to Sting Ray City. My son was 8 when he did it the first time. It took him awhile to get the courage to go in but he really enjoyed it once he was in. He did a report on sting rays at school and it was so much better than if he had just read about them in a book. Disney is educational. :teeth: In Key West and on Cozumel we are just doing our own thing. We also plan on doing Palos for brunch and dinner if possible.

We are flying in the day before and staying at the All Star Sports in WDW. The last two times we were at WDW my son didn't get enough time in Disney Quest at Down Town Disney so we promised him we would go and he could stay until the place closed. Hopefully the flight won't have any delays so that he doesn't get cheated out of time, again.

[E&BMom]

We are also flying in the day before , but later in the afternoon. We are just staying at I think the Ramada or Radisson. Something with a R. I am also tyring to lose a few pounds before we go. Things from last summer are a little tight. EEKK! Deck 7 seems to be very popular. We are all pretty close!! My DS is 71/2 and I know BaileyandEvan has a 7 year old DS too! Maybe they can swim together sometime. I'm getting more excited as each day passes!!! The kids are too!! Talk to you soon.Kim :flower:

[PPFQP]

What are you MOST looking forward to on the cruise? Dining at Palo? Seeing characters? Going to the spa? A certain port of call?

[E&BMom]

I am looking the most forward to being with my family on the magical cruise and having a FABULOUS time!!!! What about you?? :flower:

[BaileyEvanH]

We are looking forward to good weather(hopefully) and a dinner a Palos. We didn't get to do that two years ago, but the brunch was great! We are also hoping for a great day at castaway cay. Last time, they had to cancel all activities due to high winds--at least we got to dock and see the island though. The kids can't wait to meet new friends and do some easter activities. :sunny:

[PPFQP]

I have to say that, right now, I am *most* looking forward to telling the kids we are going, and seeing the looks on their faces. We had really good news today -- BOTH got honor roll (usually they take turns <g>) -- so we are having a celebration dinner tonight and the waiter will mysteriously hand them a special delivery. It's a postcard of the ship, with a message from Mickey inviting them to sail on March 26th! They will be speechless! LOL!

Okay, after that excitement, I am most looking forward to being on a Disney ship. I love ships, love the ocean, love sailing (never been on a cruise ship, just small boats), love Disney. What could be better?

[E&BMom]

Oh my gosh...that will be so much fun. Let us know how it goes!!!! Maybe you can take a picture of their reaction. I am also looking forward to the Dolphin encounter we have planned. I forgot to mention that earlier. Kim :Pinkbounc :banana:

[Kathyandtyler]

PPFQP - It sounds like you are going to have a great evening. I know your girls will be thrilled. :flower:

I am probably looking forward to spending some stress free time with my son. Also this is the first time I have had another adult (a church friend and her two sons)to do things with and her kids for Tyler to play with.

I just want blue skys and the ocean breeze!!

Have a great evening. :cheer2:

[pooh luver]

I am looking forward to relaxing, Palos, and exploring the islands a bit. The thing I am most looking forward to is all the happy excited people. There has hardly been a grumpy person on the last two Disney cruises we have taken. :earsgirl: :earsboy: I am also looking forward to traveling with a husband who is not in pain. The last cruise my husbands back when out. I asked my son at dinner tonight what he was most looking forward to and he is excited to see what pirate night is like. pirate:

I looked on the deck plans and it looks like we are at the opposite end of the ship as everyone else.

[E&BMom]

Ok..PPFQP... Don't keep us in suspense. How did it go last night??? Were they sooooo excited??? :flower:

[PPFQP]

They were thrilled! When they were off in the restroom, dh put an "invitation" postcard in their menu at ther restaurant. They came back, found it, opened it up and were thrilled! They thought it was really an invitation from Mickey Mouse, but dh explained it all LOL!
Since then, we have been talking nonstop about all the fun things we are going to do. We watched the promo video with them, showed them pictures of the ship and the stateroom, and showed them the schedule of ports. We've been talking to them about excursions and what they want to do.
They are SO excited! One of my dd's said, "Mommy, I've got to start packing!" LOL!

[BaileyEvanH]

Can you imagine the story they will have to tell at school tomorrow! :banana: I'm glad they are excited! It will be hard keeping them from boucing off the wall until cruise time! Good luck! :grouphug:

[E&BMom]

How much fun for them!!!!! I'm glad they are so excited. :banana: I'm a lot older then they are and I'm having a hard time waiting till the cruise. :Pinkbounc :hourglass We just went through all the summer clothes and DS fits in NO shorts from last year!! EEKK. Anyone having the same problem?????? Hope the seas settle down before our cruise. I just read the 2/3 cruise report. Sounded a little rough.

Has any of you guys gone on the Dolphin excursion??? I was wondering if we needed to wear swimshoes in the water or not. If you guys don't know I'll post on the other board.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Talk to you soon. Kim :flower:

[PPFQP]

Did you book the Disney dolphin excursion? Or do one on your own? Because the Disney excursion stipulates that it is not a "swim." What does that mean? Is it better to book something from another company?
My daughter really wants to do it, and dh thinks it would be fun. I am just not sure. I think we would have more fun just going to a beach somewhere.
Have you all been reading the comments about Grand Cayman and how it's in such bad shape? That has me concerned!

[E&BMom]

We booked it through Disney. It is easier for me and less worrying about transfers. I guess it says that we just get in the water a little bit and interact with the Dolphins. We are thinking of just doing the beach thing in GC and we are still trying to figure out if 7 mile beach is ok. I think that is the beach a lot of people like. If you hear anything let me know and I will do the same. Let me know what you decide about the Dolphin thing. We are doing it early in the morning so we might, if there is time, got to the beach in Cozmel too. :flower:

[E&BMom]

There is a thread on the other board the is talking about how GC is pretty beat up. Maybe it will get a little better by the time we go. :flower:

[BaileyEvanH]

I've been watching the www.cruisecritic.com ports of call boards. They have alot of info about the beaches and excursions. Maybe that will help. I just hope the rough seas calm down a bit. :sunny:

[littlemuffin]

Happy Monday Morning :rotfl:

We have the Dolphin Encounter booked through DCL at Cozumel. If I'm reading the description correctly we'll get beach time too. I think it will be cool. I have the Butterfly farm and Turtle farm tour booked at Grand Cayman but I'm really considering cancelling it and having a nice day on the ship without so many people around. I love to just relax on vacation :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Have a great day.

Kathy

[E&BMom]

littlemuffin....what time are you going on the Dolphin excursion.We are booked on the 1st one in the morning. We are looking forward to it very much!!!!!!! BaileyandEvan...that website is cool. thanks for posting it!!!! Have a great night everyone!!!! :cheer2: :flower:

[littlemuffin]

Good Morning

We are doing the Dolphin Excursion at 12:00. The 10:20 was full when I registered. The friends that are traveling with us are doing the 10:20 one also. I think it sounds like alot of fun.

Kat

[E&BMom]

Too bad that we aren't on the same one :sad2: We'll definitely have to compare notes though.I'm trying to save up money so we can get the picture book and maybe the video too. I think it will be cool to have that as a reminder. Have a great day. Keep checking if you want to go earlier, maybe someone will cancel?? :flower: :sunny:

[Kathyandtyler]

Good idea about checking for cancellations. I hadn't thought of that.

Thanks
:cool1:


Opinions on dining at WDW please - which do you think is better for dinner - chef nickey's or crystal palace?

Thanks

[PPFQP]

You all got me nervous about the dolphin excursion being booked. I called today and booked it -- we couldn't get in until 2pm! Oh well. We will try to switch it for an earlier time, and if not, it will still be okay.
Now, I just have to decide about Grand Cayman. The girls definitely want to see the stingrays. Are you all booking through Disney, or an outside vendor? I've heard about Capt. Marvins and another one -- maybe Capt. Bryan's? Anyone have any experience or recommendations?

[E&BMom]

PPFQP...I don't know about the stingray stuff. I have seen threads about both but can't say for sure. Kathy and Tyler we have been to both...CM for dinner and CP for breakfast. I thought they were both great. CM had Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Chip and Dale, and Daisy ( I think that is it) and CP has Pooh and friends. Do you like one of characters more than the other? Like I said they were both pretty good for buffet. Good luck!!!! :flower:

[BaileyEvanH]

PPFQB,
We booked our stingray city trip through Captain Bryans. We picked that one because it was at 10:30, so no rushing to get off the ship and time after to shop a little before getting back on the ship. It is called the Bucaneer catamaran. They told me they only take about 40 people and it has a bathroom on it. It last 3 hours and has 3 stops(I think). We have read good reviews on it, but I cannot say first hand. Let us know what youe decide! :teeth:

[pooh luver]

We are also on Captain Byron's for Sting Ray City. We went with DCL the last time and it really wasn't long enough so I am hoping for more time in the water this way. The three stops also sounds rather inviting.

[E&BMom]

Just wanted to say hi to everyone!!!! Have a great day!! :grouphug: :sunny: :flower:

[pooh luver]

Just wanted to share how much I am looking forward to warm, sunny days. I had to walk around in the pouring rain :umbrella: today and was cold and wet when I got home. Visions of tropical drinks and the bright sun shine around the goofy pool are what I kept imaging. :sunny:

[E&BMom]

The tropical drinks sound great....not only did we have rain but we had wind chills, freezing rain and snow!!!!!!!! The cruise sounds great right now!!!!! The countdown is getting smaller!!!! I can hardly wait!!!! :sunny: :bounce:

[littlemuffin]

Hi guys!!!

Just wanted to stop by and say hello!!!

We received our DVD last week and are getting so excited about our cruise. :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Although I have to admit that some of the posts recently have me kind of worried. :rolleyes:

This is our first Disney cruise and our third cruise in all. We aren't picky though. Just love the time together!!! :earsgirl: :earsboy:

Have a great day.

Talk to you soon.
Kathy

[pooh luver]

This will be our third disney cruise and we absolutely love it. My DS is standing here telling me he is so excited :rotfl: . My DH even said he was starting to get excited last week. Any experience in life is what you make of it, I know so cliche, but so true.

I never have time to do everything I wanted before so am looking forward to trying a few new things this time.

[E&BMom]

Hi...We are sooo excited too. Some of the posts freak me out a little but then I remember how much fun we had on our other DCL cruise!!! :sunny:
littlemuffin..I agree about having fun and just being together. The other day though I did discover that the people we booked our cruise through had charged us an additional $1500. Yikes. We had paid it off 2 or so weeks ago and I happened to check my account online. They are supposed to take care of it today. I'll let you know. Has anyone booked any more excursions lately??? I think we are done. I hope GC is ok just to go to the beach and shop for the day. I guess we could always go back to the ship. Have a good day. DH is sick in bed.....that should be fun. At least I'll be at work!!! :earseek: Talk to everyone soon. :flower:

[BaileyEvanH]

Hi everyone ! We are getting excited too!

Littlemuffin, don't worry. You will have a great time! Remember, your vacation is what YOU make it--don't sweat the small stuff and time will fly. We went on the Eastern two years ago and didn't have enough time to do even half of what we wanted to do. We hope to catch a few more things this time around.

:flower: :flower: :flower: :flower:

[BaileyEvanH]

Hello again!

We just received our documents! Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wasn't expecting them this early, but now it seems real--I can start packing!!!!

Anyone else ? :cool1:

[E&BMom]

I'm jealous...No we have not received them yet, but now I will be looking for the mail everyday!!!!! :Pinkbounc Congrats!!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1: It is getting close and we are all very excited. (excpect I still am tyring to loose that darn 10lbs) :cheer2:

[littlemuffin]

E & B Mom

You and me both about the 10 pounds. I need to lose them so I'll have a net gain of 0 after the cruise.

I'm jealous about the documents too. I can't wait.

Thanks for all the comments about the cruise. Tyler & I are easy to please. My hope is for sunshine and smiles.

Have a great day!! :cool1: :cool1:

[E&BMom]

Yeh!!!!!! We got our documents today!!!! :cool1: :cool1: I also forgot about a shipboard credit Triple A had given us, so that is exciting too!!! :cool1: :cool1: Anyone else get theirs yet???? Let us know as soon as you do!!! Now I need to call Shirley about baskets. Has anyone called yet?? I was thinking about next week to give her a little time after Valentine's Day. Have a great day everyone. Talk to you soon. :cheer2: :flower:

[littlemuffin]

:cool1: :cool1: Congrats on the documents :cool1: :cool1:

I'm getting very jealous. pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

No documents yet but since I booked late, it may take awhile. :smooth: :smooth:

I heard the Shirley was out of town until Thursday I think. I guess she needed a break after Valentine's day!!!

Kathy

[PPFQP]

How exciting! That seems early -- I thought it would be closer to 2 or 3 weeks before. How early did you book? Does that determine the order that they send them out? Our TA said that she had set it up for Disney to send them directly to us, rather than to her.

[E&BMom]

We booked last January. I don't know if that matters or not. Our lady could have sent it (Triple A) but it was really close so I just ran up there and got them. I was too excited to wait!!! :Pinkbounc littlemuffin, Thanks for the info on Shirley. I wait till later next week or so to call. How are you doing on the 10lbs. I did ok(??) today. (Hahaha) :) Let us know when you guys get your documents!!!!!!:flower:

[BaileyEvanH]

We booked almost 2 years ago and we transferred the reservation to Dreams Unlimited. Our documents came directly from Disney through the regular mail. Last time , they came Fed-ex. I don't know how they do it but I do think they came very early.
My family and I are getting ready to watch the cruise DVD.

:wave2:

[pooh luver]

How exciting to get the documents! I have so much work to accomplish before we sail that I am getting a bit stressed about it. :crazy: I am going to need the first 24 hours to relax. I lost the first 10 :goodvibes pounds but am trying to lose another 10 before the ship sails. I don't want to have to go out and buy a bunch of new summer type clothes.

[E&BMom]

Congrats on your 1st 10!!!! :cool1: :cool1: I know how hard it is!!!! I know what you mean about the summer clothes. Right now they are a smidge tight and 10 lbs lost would sure help. We still have enough time (I think) !?
Let us know when your documents arrive!!!! :cheer2:

[cjsmum]

Hello,

My DD9 (4th Grade) would like to know if there are any other 8-10 year old girls who are just as excited to go on the Easter cruise :earsgirl:

[PPFQP]

Oh yes -- We have two of them! Our twins are in fourth grade, and they are very excited. Every day they ask little questions, like "Can I bring Chip?" (favorite stuffed animal) or "Do you think they will have cereal for breakfast?" I know they are thinking about it a lot! We are counting the days -- it is getting close to a month!

[tinkerbellmagic]

Hey everybody,

Does anyone know if we are allowed to bring Easter candy onboard? I'm talking about unopened commercially packaged treats to put in an Easter basket. I know we can order baskets, but I want to bring a small basket and fill it with dd's favorites. I also thought of making a basket for our room steward.

Is anyone going to bring plastic eggs to hide in their stateroom for Easter? Yeah, yeah, I know my daughter is 16, but old habits die hard. :rotfl:

Tink

[BaileyEvanH]

Eggs for the stateroom----GOOD IDEA !!!!! We could bring a few and hide them on Sat night. The kids will be so tired by then, we could probably put them under their pillows. :rotfl:

Do you think the stateroom hosts would be allowed to accept something like that? Are their rules for that? I bet they might like somethings that they couldn't get on the ship----hhmmmm.

Anyone else have any good ideas?

:bounce: :wave2:

[diz_cruise_rocks]

My DF disneyophile and me are going to go on this cruise too!!!!! I'm so glad :banana:

[pooh luver]

Good news, almost great news. Our documents are in but I found out too late to pick them up today. I will try to get them tomorrow. :teeth: It is getting so close.

[E&BMom]

Yeh!!!! Congrats on your documents!!! :cool1: :cool1: diz cruise rocks and disneyophile welcome to the cruise !!!!!! :cheer2: It's getting sooo close!
We did just book another excursion....I'm trying to be brave. We booked swimming with the stingrays!!!!! :earseek: I'm excited but also a little scared. Everyone raves about it so I thought it would be a good experience. Have a good day and congrats on your docs!!! :flower:

[pooh luver]

Today I went to get the documents and there are a few issues. My son's name is spelled wrong so the TA is looking into it and the transfers are a bit messed up. Everything will get worked out. My DS and I went looking for a jacket for him to wear to dinner, this is not going to be easy. I don't want to spend a fortune but he is almost too big for kids sizes and the adult sizes looked like dresses. The search shall continue.

[E&BMom]

Good luck with the jacket search!!! Hopefully they can fix your docs soon and easily! At least you have them and have time to get them fixed. :cool1: Let us know what happens. :flower:

[pooh luver]

:cool1: We had success finding a jacket :groom: for DS and at a great price because of the sales this weekend. Another step closer. :teeth:

:disrocks:

[PPFQP]

We got our package on Friday afternoon. I think it came UPS -- I was surprised because it seemed like others were getting their delivery by USPS. It's so exciting to be "official"!

We also booked a sting ray excursion with Capt. Bryan's. We couldn't decide between Disney/Capt. Marvin's or Capt Bryan's, but the timing seemed the best with this particular option.

I have also been busy shopping -- ordered new swimsuits for the kids, and new water shoes for everyone in the family! Oh, and I picked up a new suitcase yesterday at Tuesday Morning - a HUGE rolling one that was only $30! It is big enough that we could pack one of the kids in it to save on airfare -- only kidding!!! When I told them that, they gave me the funniest look, like "Is she kidding or is she not???" LOL!

[BaileyEvanH]

PPFQP,
What time is your Captain Bryan's trip? We also booked with them at 10:30 on their bucanneer catamaran. I think Poohluver booked with them too. I don't know if we are all on the same one.

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

I can't believe the countdown clock is getting closer! It will be great to meet everyone and have a relaxing vacation.

[diz_cruise_rocks]

Who can't wait join the club!! :banana:

[PPFQP]

What time is your Captain Bryan's trip? .

Ours is earlier, and we are the other boat -- the Hannibal? We did the short trip. Darn! That would have been fun if we were going together.

I am hoping that we still have some time to hang around in Grand Cayman, to shop or go to the beach on our own or something.

[E&BMom]

Just wanted to say hi to everyone. I bought my over the door shoe hanger thing eveyone raves about and an underwater camera for the dolphins and the stingrays!!! :earseek: Has anyone called Shirley yet??? Going to call this week and will let you know what she says unless someone else has called. :Pinkbounc Any more docs yet???? Let us know!! :cheer2: :Pinkbounc

[littlemuffin]

Hi everyone.

Just 28 days until we leave for WDW!!! Yeah!!!!

I tried to make some additional PS for our trip on Monday and there were no good times left. Maybe I can lose some weight then. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I have lost 6 pounds so far and I'm hoping to lose another 6 or so before we go.

For those lucky people who have received your docs, what time does it say we leave Key West. I have the sunset cruise and I was curious.

Hope everyone is enjoying getting ready.

"Talk" to you soon.

Kathy

[PPFQP]

For those lucky people who have received your docs, what time does it say we leave Key West. I have the sunset cruise and I was curious.

Kathy,

The docs say we leave at 7:30 pm. I found a link with the sunrise/sunset times for 2005, and it says that on March 27th, the sun sets at 6:41 pm.

Hope that helps!

[E&BMom]

little muffin, congrats on your 6 lbs!!!!! :flower: That is great. I have lost some since things are looser. I guess that is better than tighter!! Keep up the great work!! Let us know when you get your docs! It will be soon. :Pinkbounc

[pooh luver]

E&B Mom, did you happen to call Shirley's yet? I need to call as well but was wondering if we order something for Easter does it get sent to the room on Saturday or can I get DCL to hold it so I can surprise DS on Sunday morning. (I hope no little eyes are reading this :eek: ) We got a surprise with our documents. AAA gives a $150 ship board credit and a few discount things. :teeth: Good job on all the weight lose, I am now official down 11 pounds. :goodvibes

[BaileyEvanH]

Pooh luver,
I called Shirley on Wed. and she said she needed another week for Easter orders. It was sneaking up on her. I asked her the same question about holding things until Sun morning. She has a friend in housekeeping on the ship and is checking with him. I'm hoping they can. I don't want to spoil the "magic" by getting the baskets a day early.
Have a great day!

:mickeybar :mickeybar :mickeybar :mickeybar

[E&BMom]

poohlover.....Baileyevanh is on top of it for us!!!!!! I put her on my calendar for next week. That is great about your 11 lbs. :cheer2: It makes mw work even harder when I hear how well you guys are doing!! Ok is anyone else bummed about the coutdown timer?????? I thank them for keeping us safe, but I am still sad I can't see my timer. It also snowed here last night. I am so ready for the cruise!! :Pinkbounc :sunny: Have a great day everyone. Thanks again baileyevanh for keeping us up to date! :flower:

[PPFQP]

What's going on with the timers? I see that they are not working, but I don't know why.

[PPFQP]

Okay, I got it now! If you are clueless like me, the answer about the countdown timer is in the Technical Support board. And it also tells you how to get another one - it was pretty easy to do.

[E&BMom]

On the other board the moderators posted something about how it has become unsafe with HD(something) (graphics I think) and there is the potential for people to mess stuff up. Ok so I am not so computer smart :rotfl: . If you read the post on the DCL forum threads it will explain more than I did!!! :rotfl: :crazy:

[PPFQP]

Woo hooo! Do you know what today is?? Do you know what we will be doing in exactly four weeks?? Can you believe it is getting so close?

I am getting a little obsessive. I've been accumulating things that will need to go with us in a box in the dining room. I've got sunscreen, seasickness medicine, Airborne and sanitizing wipes so far. And we all got new water shoes.

Yesterday I started rethinking our transportation from the airport, and next thing I know, dh has cancelled our Disney transfers and booked a town car. Eeeek! I thought we were just thinking about our options -- not making a decision. I am still not sure that is the way to go, but in a way it will be more convenient. (Assuming it is reliable -- I hate securing a service when I don't have a referral.)

So, that's it from here!

[E&BMom]

How exciting!!!!! It is just one more month!!! :cool1: We took DCL transfers last time and it was ok. We are having a van(we have 6 people) pick us up this time. It should be ok. We always take a limo :smooth: to WDW when we go and it is much better. :flower: I 've been making piles too but cannot find airborne anywhere. They are always sold out of it. EEKK. I hope I can find it before we leave for the cruise!! :earseek: Where did you find yours?? My MIL is making pirate like vests for the kids for Pirate night. Hopefully they will turn out cute with the bandanas they give us at dinner. Have a great day!!!! :Pinkbounc

[PPFQP]

I 've been making piles too but cannot find airborne anywhere. They are always sold out of it. EEKK. I hope I can find it before we leave for the cruise!! :earseek: Where did you find yours??

I found mine at an Eckerd drugstore, but I also have bought it at Walgreens. The Eckerd was sold out of the orange-flavored kind; they only had the new lemon lime.

[E&BMom]

Ok I have a question for those of you going on the stingray excursion. Do you think we need towels for that?? Also what do you plan to do with your bag while everyone is out in the water?? Maybe I'm thinking too much but I was wondering about those things. :confused3 Can we call Shirlye this week?? I don't work tomorrow so I thought I might tomorrow. Anyone else?? :flower: Have a great day!! littlemuffin have you gotten your documents yet?? Let us know. :Pinkbounc

[PPFQP]

I think you need towels -- do you think we can take some from the ship? I know they hand them out for Castaway Cay and have them at the pool. Otherwise, we might buy some Disney ones as souveniers -- we use a ton with swim team.

I would think this is a good time to get in touch with Shirley -- after all, it's only 26 days away!

[BaileyEvanH]

Hi everyone,
I think you will need towels and "yes" they let you take them off the ship. Last time, I would get some by the pool and pre-pack them in my bag, but they also have used to have them in a big bin as you are getting off the ship.
We will be taking a bag with us and I plan to leave it on the boat while we are in the water. We will keep our money with us in a waterproof thing around our necks and we will bring an underwater camera. So, there won't be much in the bag to take anyway.
Does anyone know if you need or are allowed to use water shoes with the stingrays? I thought I read somewhere that you had to be barefoot?
We are going to be having a cold snap in Fl during the first part of March. You know what they say---If March goes in like a lion--it will go out like a lamb! We can only hope! They end of March will be here soon!
:cool1: :banana: :wave2: :teeth:

[E&BMom]

Thanks for the info on the towels. Also where did you get your waterproof thing for around your neck??? That is a great idea!!!! :banana: I don't know about the swim shoe thing. I might email the excursion people and ask. We could start a thread on the ? site. :confused3 If you guys call Shirley let me know. Thanks. I need to go get ready for work!!! EEKK!! Sorry about the cold in Fl. We have been pretty warm and now it has turned cold here too. We are getting a little snow today but nothing like the northeast. Poor guys :guilty: Talk to you soon. :sunny: :flower:

[littlemuffin]

:cool1: :cool1: Yeah!! We got our documents. I'm so excited. :cool1: :cool1:

Sounds like everyone is getting excited and ready to go.

I'm anxious to hear when someone contacts Shirley too.

Have a great Disney Day!!! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[E&BMom]

Congrats on your documents!!!! :banana: :cheer2: :Pinkbounc That is soooo exciting!! :flower: Have a great day. :sunny:

[pooh luver]

It is getting really close and I thought I had ever thing straight out. I fixed my DS's doc, straighted out transportation and even got my son clothes for formal night and then the dog sitter calls and is moving out of town in the next two weeks. :crazy: I have someone to feed the dogs if needed but my dog sitter stayed the night and let them sleep with her. :goodvibes Now I am trying to find someone else like her. One more thing to worry about.

Also, why am I up at 3:00 in the moring on these boards? :teeth:

[E&BMom]

Hope you find someone to take care of your dog! :flower: Good luck!!! :sunny:

[PPFQP]

My daughter asked me if we could start packing <g>. She already planned the outfit she's going to wear the first day. She saw me standing by the bookshelf last night and asked "Are you thinking about what book to read on the cruise?" :rotfl: Like mother, like daughter!

[PPFQP]

Okay, it's been quiet again and I feel compelled to get things rolling! We are going shopping for sandals today after school! The girls need them, and ::::ahem::::: of course, so do I! New sandals are a must, aren't they?

I was trying to surprise my dh with a Disney bow tie and cumerbund for his tuxedo but have had the worst luck. I found the one I want, but it was over $100! I thought I'd found one on Ebay, but when I bought it, it was lost in shipping and they don't have any more like it. They offered another one, but I don't really like it. I'm going to see if dh likes it. His birthday is right before the cruise, so it was to be his birthday present, and now I'll have to ruin the surprise -- ah well! If anyone has any ideas on where to find such a thing, puhlease let me know!

I have been warning the girls nonstop about washing their hands -ack! I don't want them getting sick!

[littlemuffin]

:cool1: :cool1: It's getting closer! :cool1: :cool1:

I'm sorry it has been a while since I've checked in. I'm a CPA and this is my crazy time of the year especially since I'll be out of the office for 10 days.

Has anyone talked to Shirley yet?

I'm with you PPFQP about staying healthy. Anytime I hear anyone cough, I point my son in the other direction.

I hope the weather warms up in FLorida before we go.

"Talk" to you soon.

Kathy

[BaileyEvanH]

The weather in Fl has been great! Mostly beautiful sunny days and it is supposed to by 76 by the weekend! Keep those fingers crossed.

[PPFQP]

My mom is ordering baskets for my kids, and she has been in touch with Shirley. She said she is just the nicest woman ever.

We've been having the weirdest weather -- yesterday in the 70's and gorgeous. Today everything under the sun -- rain, sleet, snow, hail, thunder, and now the sky is totally clear and it's freezing cold. Bizarre! I am soooo ready for springlike weather, and only the thought of tropical sunshine in less than three weeks is keeping me going!

[littlemuffin]

:flower:

We are having crazy weather too. It was 67 degrees on Monday and then down to 15 last night. I can't wait for Spring or our trip whicher comes first.

My DS is 10 and I was thinking of having Shirley do a basket that has pop, beach towel, underwater camera, water bottle, and other snacks for him. Any other suggestions??

Thanks guys. Have a great day.

Kathy

[E&BMom]

littlemuffin ..I think for sure Shirley can do that. I called her today and set up the "baskets". She is going to do sand pails with juice and water, movie theater candy(their favorite kind) and some other stuff and make it kind of eastery. She is soooo nice. :love: Give her a call and just let her know what you want in it. The weather is weird here too...70 on Sat and maybe some snow tonight??? :confused3 Let us know what you do for his basket. How many more days?? I miss my countdown clock?? :earseek: See you all soon!! :cheer2: :wave:

[littlemuffin]

:cool1: :cool1:

I just got off the phone with The Perfect Gift. Shirley was at lunch but she had a nice assistant who helped me.

I ended up getting him a large sand pail with bottled water, snacks, binoculars, underwater camera, and a disney beach towel.

I hope he enjoys it.

Kat

[E&BMom]

I am sure he will!!!!!!!!! :banana: One more thing to check off our lists!! :Pinkbounc

[pooh luver]

Our weather went to cold and wet to warm and it seemed like it was overnight that it happened. I haven't ordered the basket yet but I am also going to ask her to include a pair of googles. My ds (10) likes to swim underwater and the first time we cruised his eyes were hurting.

At dinner tonight my dh commented that he can't wait for the chocolate soufflee. Yum Yum! I found a dress for formal night on sale this weekend and a pair of shows. A new dress always requires new shoes. :goodvibes

[PPFQP]

A new dress always requires new shoes. :goodvibes

Oh, absolutely!

[E&BMom]

Talking about shoes...I just started working part time and guess where it is??? A family owned shoe in my neighborhood!!! I even get a discount :banana: I am getting some great shoes for the cruise and so is my family!!! :goodvibes Needless to say my whole paycheck is spent on shoes!! :rotfl2: Have a great day everyone!! :flower:

[littlemuffin]

:flower: :flower: Good Morning :flower: :flower:

I wish I'd thought of googles also. That is really a good idea.

I LOVE SHOES!!!! I went and had my dress altered day before yesterday. I'm excited about dressing up for formal night.

Does anyone plan to do a sign for their cabin door. I would like to do it but I'm not quite sure how.

Have a great day.
Kathy

[BaileyEvanH]

TWO WEEKS !!!!!!! TWO WEEKS!!!!!!!!!!!!TWO WEEKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We can't wait to meet everyone!

[PPFQP]

Yay! It's so hard to believe that it is coming so close -- after waiting so long. Just think... what will be doing exactly two weeks from now...

[E&BMom]

I can't believe it's only two weeks!!!!! I am sooooo EXCITED!!!!! ( so are the kids :goodvibes )!!! Can't wait to meet everyone too!! :banana: :grouphug:

[ubetcha]

We have been signed up for this cruise for almost a year now and only yesterday, did we think of looking for "discussion boards" about Disney Cruises. We have been reading all of these posts about side trips and what to bring, do, wear, etc... Thanks to everyone for all the information!

In our family we have DH (46), DW (41), DD (8) and DD (almost 4). We're so excited to experience a Disney Cruise. My wife and I were on a Carnival Cruise almost 20 years ago (without kids) and can't wait to bring our daughters on "The Magic".

I believe we are on deck 6 and have 2nd dining (boo).

-Rich, Laura, Cassie and Katie (from Minnesota)

[PPFQP]

Hi! And welcome -- glad you found us in time! My dd's are a little older than yours (9) but they will probably be in the lab with your 8-year-old. We have second seating as well.

You are coming a long way from Minnesota -- are you flying in the day before?

[ubetcha]

Hi PPFQP!

Thanks for the "welcome"... we will be flying into Orlando on the day of the cruise (flight leaves MN at approx 6:30 am).

By the way, I goofed up! As my daughter quickly pointed out to me - she is 7, not 8! Oops!! So, both daughters will be in the kids area for the younger children. :crazy:

[E&BMom]

Welcome ubetha!!!! Bet it's been cold in Minnesota!! :) We have DD11 and DS 71/2. Can't wait to meet your family and all our other disboard friends!!! I am as excited about that as the cruise!! :Pinkbounc I went through all the kids clothes and sorted everything out today. Even DH has some clothes out!! I did find I was short an outfit for DD, so what did I do...head to the mall!! :earseek: I even found something for myself!! I do feel a little less stressed having their stuff all set. Now I just need to do me!! Have a great day everyone!! :flower:

[ubetcha]

Does anyone know how to find out the nightly themes aboard the ship? For example, we've heard something about Captain's Dinner, Pirate's night, etc... Any ideas on where to look for this kind of thing?

Thanks!

[PPFQP]

Does anyone know how to find out the nightly themes aboard the ship? For example, we've heard something about Captain's Dinner, Pirate's night, etc... Any ideas on where to look for this kind of thing?

I like this link (it goes to a PDF file):
http://www.knology.net/%7ejwoodrum/westernmatrix.pdf


Monday - Formal night
Tuesday "Around the World" Menu
Wednesday - Pirate night
Thursday - Semiformal night/"Captain's Gala" Menu
Friday - "Best Of" Menu

[littlemuffin]

Only 12 more days. :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

I'm getting so excited. :banana: :banana: :banana:

Welcome ubetcha!!!

Glad you'll be joining us.

I've got clothes layed out and shoes ready. Since we are spending a few days in WDW first, my schedule is a little tighter.

We have late dinner also. I'm looking forward to having a little more relaxed evening.


Have a great day.
Kathy

[ubetcha]

Thanks soo much for the web site on the themes and dinner. That will help me get a little more organized. ;) You guys all seem soo organized and have such great ideas. Thanks

[pooh luver]

I had my first dream about the cruise last night. :cloud9: I don't remember a lot but it seemed kind of stressful. I can't believe we leave in 9 days for FL and in 10 days we will be at see. :cool1: I have now lost 15 lbs so am able to fit into more of my summer clothes. :cheer2:

[E&BMom]

That is great about your weight.!! :cheer2: It is hard to believe that is it so close. We've waited for sooo long!!! I have my big list of odds and ends to buy today!!! I am sure that I will be going one more time!! :) We have a lot of piles in our room!!! We are going to bring the suitcases up this weekend!! :Pinkbounc I am going to look for a waterproof pouch today so wish me luck. I'll let you know. Have a great day!!!! :flower:

[littlemuffin]

:cool1: :cool1:

We are so excited. I keep thinking things like 3 more days of work before we leave, etc. :rotfl: :rotfl:

Congrats on the additional weight loss. I'm still at 7 pounds but hopefully I'll try to manage not gaining too much on vacation. Lots of walking, swimming, etc.

I have piles of clothes everywhere also.

Have a great weekend. :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Kathy

[pooh luver]

I had another one of those stressful dreams. :guilty: I started packing 35 minutes before the limo (wouldn't that be nice if that part were true) was to arrive to take us to the airport and I was running around like a mad women. I think I will pull out the suitcases tonight and start putting a few things in and not wait any longer.

[PPFQP]

I have a box in the bedroom, but it is starting to overflow. I'm thinking I will get a suitcase out tonight and start packing some things in it -- it's never too early!

Oh, and I checked the weather forecast for our embarkation day -- high of 77 and partly cloudy. Woo hoo!!! Soooo much more apppealing than the 30's and sleet that we are having today, ugh.

[My 2 Princesses Boat]

I discovered the DIS boards about a month ago, and I have been reading and researching for our trip in 8 days!!!!!!! :jumping1:

Anyways, it is me (38) DH (39 :rotfl2: ) DD (8) and DD(4). We or I should say I booked this trip about a year ago when we found out the school schedule. I can't beleive the time is almost here. :cool2:

This is what we have planned so far, nothing, YIKES! I plan on enjoying the ship, some beaches, the scenery. I hope to book a trip to Sting Ray City. I hope that is not tooo late. I also need to call for the easter baskets! I will hopefully do these two things today. If it is too later for the baskets I will bring a nice gift bag, and fill it with some things from the ship's gift shop.

I have all the clothes piled up in our closet! I went ahead and bought the girls new summer clothes. They outgrew theirs from last year! I got myself some new clothes too! We got some new sandals too. I will start packing things this week. I've been throwing things in my closet such as sunscreen, ect.

For formal night I did order DH his tux. I bought myself a new dress. DD(4) is wearing a sleeping beauty costume dress. I am redoing the skirt because the tulle on it is torn. It looks sooo darn cute on her! My dress is pink too, so we match! DD (8) is going to wear her first communion dress that she wore last year. She is so excited she gets to wear it again! So am I!

That is about it. Hopefully we will meet some of you.

[E&BMom]

Welcome to the thread!!! :flower: Let us know igf you get all your things booked. I am sure Shirley can do the baskets for you!! She is great :flower3: If you need any info let us know and we will try to help!! :) See you soon. :sunny:

[littlemuffin]

Welcome to our thread!!!

Are we going to plan on meeting on the ship one day?
Putting a face to a "name " would be great.

Since we're leaving at 5:00Am on Wed :goodvibes , Tues will be my last check of the boards so I guess we need to pick a location and time if you guys are interested.

Have a great weekend getting ready. Remember this time next week it will almost be time. YEAH!!!!

Kathy

[ubetcha]

When I read your post it sounded like me talking!!!! I tried to book our excursions this week ( one of them was stingray city observatory and island tour) and they were all booked. We will try again and if they are still booked I guess we will plan our own adventure. Maybe this will teach me not to procrastinate (but I doubt it). Good luck on your plans and happy packing.

[PPFQP]

Did you try to book with Disney, or with an outside source? In Grand Cayman,there are several outfits that do the stingray tours. Captain Bryan's and Captain Marvin's have been recommended by this board, and I think there is one other that is mentioned in the Passporter book. In Cozumel, you can also go to several beach parks on your own. So don't worry too much about arranging excursions -- there are plenty of alternatives. Plus, I think they probably only pre-book a certain number of slots before the cruise, and then open up some more slots as it gets closer. Of course, I am just guessing about that, I don't know for sure.

BTW: Key West forecast for Sunday, March 27th is .... 78 and mostly sunny! YaY!

[PPFQP]

Anyways, it is me (38) DH (39 :rotfl2: ) DD (8) and DD(4). We or I should say I booked this trip about a year ago when we found out the school schedule. I can't beleive the time is almost here. :cool2: This is what we have planned so far, nothing, YIKES!

Hi My 2 Princesses! Welcome! : ) Where are you guys from? Are your kids excited?

It's great to see more people as the time is getting closer. We were wondering if we were going to be on a semi-empty ship! (Yeah, right! No such luck!)

I think we should pick some way to meet. I've never been on a cruise before, so I don't know how people arrange such things.

[E&BMom]

We booked our stingray excursions with Captain Marvin's. It has been recommended by people on the disboards. I think the website is www.captainmarvins.com. I'll check and let you know if it is different. I think we can just pick a place and time to meet. Whatever is fine with us. :flower: I have done a 4 day but didn't about the disboards then :crazy: What do you guys think would be a good time and place to meet?? :confused3 We leave in 1 week!!!!!! :jumping1:

[E&BMom]

It is the right website!!! :goodvibes

[My 2 Princesses Boat]

[QUOTE=PPFQP]Hi My 2 Princesses! Welcome! : ) Where are you guys from? Are your kids excited?

We are from the windy City! Yes, the kdis are very very excited! My DD (8) teacher voted her trip to be the most exciting one. We think so too :rotfl2:

I have about 30 min. before my day is too busy to do anything. so I will try and contact Capt. Marvins. My older DD said she doesn't want to go on the sting ray trip, but I would like for them to get the experience. This is coming from a kid who went on the Tower of Terror, but was afraid of going in the Haunted Mansion :rotfl2: I know, too weird and funny!

I better call the basket lady too before it's too late! One of my reasons of not booking anything yet, is because I don't want to be tied to a schedule.

I better get busy! :jumping3:

[pooh luver]

My DH keeps saying one week from right now I will be doing..... After two previous DC, it seems this is the one he is the most excited about. I have been thinking about the meet but am not sure of the best time. I would think if we tried to meet, at least briefly, before the life boat drill that might be a good idea. After is the big sail away party and my DS is planning on looking for the sea animals as we leave. Is everyone planning on getting to the ship fairly early? I just read about the Home Depot lime green mickey paint samples and am planning on picking up a couple this weekend. I think I will try to some how attach it to my backpack that I use as a purse. I still haven't ordered my basket either. :crazy:

[My 2 Princesses Boat]

I've heard of the Home Depot Disney paints, but not lime green. Our bathroom is done in lime green, our small one downstairs. Looks really nice!

Anyways, I called the 1-800 number to order the basket, the flyer we got in the mail last wweek. That is not the one that "Shirley" does. Who is Shirley and how do I get a hold of her? :scratchin

We are flying in the night before. We waited a little too alte to book our flights, but that is okay, at least we don't have to get up early and rush around all day to get the boat. We plan on getting to the boat for check in at around 11. Is that a good time?

Oh, and I did call to order a fruit and cheese platter for our room when we arrive and a bottle of red wine. So when we get there we will have something waiting for us to eat and drink :drinking1 I plan on getting the girls some juice boxes. They told me it comes with a greeting card. So the card says "To my family: Have a Magical Cruise! Love, Mom :rotfl2:

[kmclickn]

Only three more work days!! Then a day to get ready and off to Florida. We are getting so excited. Hope the weather is sunny and warm. I have been reading this forum for several weeks, and have really enjoyed the postings and wealth of information offered. We (DH, DD10, DS10) are so excited. I hope I get to meet a few of you on board!

[E&BMom]

1 more week!!!! :jumping1: Welcome kmclicln...we are DH, DD11, and DS 71/2. Shirley's number is 1-800-950-4559. She is the sweetest, nicest person!!!! She'll help you out so call her!! :flower2: We are also flying in the day before and staying at the Ramada Inn in Orlando. Hope to see everyone there.The idea of meeting before the drill sounds good. Where???? Anyone have any suggestions for time and place???? :confused3 Have a great day everyone and happy packing!!!!! :jumping1:

[ubetcha]

You guys come up with such great ideas. Unfortunately our flight leaves Mpls at 6:30 am on Saturday. Wow..... we will need a bottle of wine and cheese platter!!!!!! Great idea I will order one today.

[E&BMom]

ubetcha...did you guys get a lot of snow yesterday????

[PPFQP]

Only three more work days!! Then a day to get ready and off to Florida. We are getting so excited. Hope the weather is sunny and warm. I have been reading this forum for several weeks, and have really enjoyed the postings and wealth of information offered. We (DH, DD10, DS10) are so excited. I hope I get to meet a few of you on board!

Welcome, Kmclickn!
I have twin DD's that are 9, nearly 10. Do you have twins also?

And... I see that you are in Virginia Beach! So are we!

[My 2 Princesses Boat]

Thank you for Shirley's number!!! I will call her and see if she can get just a few things for me. I want to surprise my DH with a bottle of Captain Morgan or a 6 pack of corona. Honestly we are not lushes, only when we are on vacation :rotfl2: . I will talk to her about easter baskets too. If it is too late, I will just bring some things with me, hide them in our bags and buy a couple Disney stuff on the boat.

One week from today and we will be on the Disney Cruise :jumping1:

[kmclickn]

Welcome, Kmclickn!
I have twin DD's that are 9, nearly 10. Do you have twins also?

And... I see that you are in Virginia Beach! So are we!
PPFQP,

Yes they are twins..3 weeks away from turning 10..are you going on this Western cruise?

[E&BMom]

Honestly we are not lushes, only when we are on vacation :rotfl2: .

Don't worry...we enjoy a drink or 4 or 5 on vacation too!!!!! :rotfl: We are sooooo excited!!!! :jumping1: I am sure Shirley can help you out!! She is great !!!!!! :flower3: My Dh looked at the weather for Cozmel and GC and it was in the 80's now and next week!! Hopefully that is a great sign for when we are there. :sunny: Talk to everyone soon!!

[PPFQP]

I am hoping for gooooooood weather! Today the forecast for Port Canaveral on sailaway day is 77 and sunny! Woohoo! All day today, I keep thinking ... one week from now, we will be ___________ (boarding the plane, getting off the plane, driving to PC, getting on the ship!). Then I start thinking about how much I have to do this week and start freaking out LOL!

[PPFQP]

PPFQP,Yes they are twins..3 weeks away from turning 10..are you going on this Western cruise?

Yep, sailing March 26th.

Wow! When's their birthday? Mine are turning 10 on April 7th!

When are you flying in? We are on the first flight out of Norfolk on Saturday morning.

[PPFQP]

So what's the deal with the Home Depot things? I go get pick up a couple of lime green ones and do what with them?

[ubetcha]

Well most of Minnesota got alot of snow. We however were spared. If you go 5 miles south of us they got 5 inches we got a little dusting. No shoveling Hooray!!

[kmclickn]

Yep, sailing March 26th.

Wow! When's their birthday? Mine are turning 10 on April 7th!

When are you flying in? We are on the first flight out of Norfolk on Saturday morning.
They turn 10 on April 28, we are flying out on Friday, DH wants to go do the Kennedy space center thing..so we are taking the early SW flight and letting them miss a day of school. What deck are you on?

[PPFQP]

They turn 10 on April 28, we are flying out on Friday, DH wants to go do the Kennedy space center thing..so we are taking the early SW flight and letting them miss a day of school. What deck are you on?

Ooh, lucky. My dh wanted to do that too, but we didn't want to take them out of school. We should have stayed an extra day on the back end.

We're on Deck 7. What about you?

[kmclickn]

Ooh, lucky. My dh wanted to do that too, but we didn't want to take them out of school. We should have stayed an extra day on the back end.

We're on Deck 7. What about you?
We are on deck 8...

[pooh luver]

I guess the thing with the lime green mickey heads is so you can spot other DIS'ers. It is a great way to identify everyone who is on this board. Maybe we could do a quick meet at 3:45 or 4:00 on deck 9 by the goofy pool. Let me know what you think about this.

[littlemuffin]

3 more days until WDW :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:


I think that 3:45 by the Goofy pool sounds great.

Kathy

[PPFQP]

That sounds good. What time is the drill? Would this be before or after? I am going to go to Home Depot today and get some of the paint chips -- hope they have them!

[E&BMom]

The drill is at 4 so 3:45 might not be the best time. (You have to go to your room and get your life jackets on for the drill) Do you think everyone could make it earlier or we could do it right after the drill?????

[PPFQP]

I went back through our posts and made a list of everyone so that I could keep it straight. Some people haven't posted for ages and ages, but maybe they will check in before we leave.

It seems like there are lots of kids about the same age -- 7 - 11 year olds -- my girls will be so happy to make new friends!

Pooh Luver (Santa Clarita, CA) = Self, DH, and DS (10)

Kmclickn (Virginia Beach) = Self, DH, DD (10), DS (10)

Ubetcha (Minnesota) = Self, DW, DD (7) and DD (almost 4).

E&BMom/Jestocost (St.Louis) = Self, DH, DD (11), DS (7 1/2) DM, DF

BaileyEvanH/Hersh (Jacksonville, FL) = Self, DH, DD (10 1/2) DS (7 1/2)

Kathyandtyler/littlemuffin (West Virginia) = Self and DS (10)

My 2 Princesses Boat (Chicago) = Self, DH, DD (8), DD (4)

PPFQP (Virginia Beach) = Self, DH, Twin DD's age 9

cjsmum = DD (9)

diz_cruise_rocks = Self and DF Disneyphile

Singingmermaid85 (Monroe, NY) = Self (19), DDad, DMom, DSis (17), DSis (15), DBro (13), DSis (3)

Tinkerbellmagic = Self and DD (15)

CCNEL = DH, DW, DS (10), DS (14), DS (15), MIL

ClaireL = Self, DH and DS (13)

[PPFQP]

The drill is at 4 so 3:45 might not be the best time. (You have to go to your room and get your life jackets on for the drill) Do you think everyone could make it earlier or we could do it right after the drill?????

We can do either; we'll be there by noon, and since we have late seating, we won't be rushing to get to dinner. What works best for everyone else?

[BaileyEvanH]

Hi everyone!
The Florida weather is looking good! Lots of sun and Jacksonville is in the mid-70's. We vote for earlier--before the lifeboat drill. Will everyone be on the ship by then? If you have early seating dinner--there is really not much time between the sail-away party and dinner. What about 2:45 or 3:00. I think lunch and the ressie rush are over by then and people will be exploring the ship. Anyone have a good spot to meet?
Thanks for doing the recap of people sailing. It was very helpful. Hersh (Williamsburg) and BaileyEvanH (Jacksonville) are one in the same. We moved to Fl about 8 months ago, but we ahve had the trip booked for 2 years.
Keep the posts coming and we can't wait to meet everyone!
See ya soon!!!!!

[PPFQP]

I just called the number to find out the movies for next week. If anyone is interested, I posted it on the other board:Movies week of 3/26 (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=8006055&postcount=4)

[E&BMom]

Thanks for the recap......Fyi jestocost is my DH we are just one family!! Thanks. I say we meet anytime between 2:45 and 3 at the Goofy pool. That way if someone is running late they have a few more minutes. Are you all going to have the green things on so we can recognize people??? :confused3 If so I will run out this week. Oh also my MIL and FIL are with us too form Delaware. Can't wait to meet everyone!! :jumping1:

[littlemuffin]

Hi guys,

Thanks so much for the movies and the list of whos who. I'll try to get to home depot. If not just look for me, (short hillbilly) and my DS10 whos about 3 inches taller than me wondering around with huge smiles on our faces!!

A funny side note. My DS10 saw something on TV this weekend while he was at his Dad's that mentioned that 100 sharks had appeared on the Florida coastline. It really freaked him out. He wants me to cancel the Dolphin Discovery Excursion in Cozumel. He has no interest in getting in the ocean with sea animals. So I guess I'll cancel it. If anyone is interested in trying to rebook our excursion time (12:00) , I'll post when I cancel. Just let me know that you want to try to get the spot.


"Talk" to you soon.

Kathy

[PPFQP]

100 sharks had appeared on the Florida coastline. It really freaked him out. He wants me to cancel the Dolphin Discovery Excursion in Cozumel. He has no interest in getting in the ocean with sea animals. So I guess I'll cancel it. If anyone is interested in trying to rebook our excursion time (12:00) , I'll post when I cancel. Just let me know that you want to try to get the spot.

Oh no! I saw that too. We were right near that part of Florida in February! They said that it is a normal seasonal migration.

We are definitely interested in an earlier excursion time, so let us know when you call to cancel. I think ours is 2:00 right now, we'd love 12:00.

[PPFQP]

I say we meet anytime between 2:45 and 3 at the Goofy pool. That way if someone is running late they have a few more minutes. Are you all going to have the green things on so we can recognize people???

Sounds good! Is the Goofy pool where the ice cream place is?!?! I am going to try to get some green things and pin it on my bag. Otherwise, you can recognize us by the ridiculous matching t-shirts we'll be wearing! I bought iron on transfers and blue t-shirts and am going to make them this week.

[kmclickn]

Hi guys,

Thanks so much for the movies and the list of whos who. I'll try to get to home depot. If not just look for me, (short hillbilly) and my DS10 whos about 3 inches taller than me wondering around with huge smiles on our faces!!

A funny side note. My DS10 saw something on TV this weekend while he was at his Dad's that mentioned that 100 sharks had appeared on the Florida coastline. It really freaked him out. He wants me to cancel the Dolphin Discovery Excursion in Cozumel. He has no interest in getting in the ocean with sea animals. So I guess I'll cancel it. If anyone is interested in trying to rebook our excursion time (12:00) , I'll post when I cancel. Just let me know that you want to try to get the spot.


"Talk" to you soon.

Kathy
http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?b294601951&r=MSNnews

Here is a link which is a replay of the Today show's clip of the sharks at Delray beach..seems like they are getting ready to migrate north, but the beaches were closed. Sounds like this is a normal event, but due to the clear water, they could be seen in mass.

Looking forward to meeting you all..can't wait for the cruise..it it going to be so much fun..going to get my green micky today

[BaileyEvanH]

So is it official?

We meet between 2:45 and 3:00 on Sat. at the goofy pool. I know my two will be in the pool if I let them. Sounds fun! Wear your green mickey heads if you have them--if not, just look for the large group near the goofy pool!
See you then!

[My 2 Princesses Boat]

The meet up time sounds good to us. :flower3:

We went out shopping today to buy a few new pieces of luggage. We got a big one, mainly for me, and shoes and the dresses. Then I got a smaller one, for shampoos, and things we need the night before we leave. Also a beach bag, that came with nice compartments. Also we got this clear platic thingie that goes around your neck, that holds airline tickets ect. I thought this will be good to keep any important papers we need in and I can stick it in the beachbag, when we leave the boat or whatever.

So we are just about set. Just need to start packing and still find some shoes to match my dress! Why can't they sell matching shoes with dresses. I have been to about 5 stores already!

Less than a week now! :jumping1:

[ClaireL]

I am on the 03/26/05 cruise with my husband and 13 year old son.

[E&BMom]

Welcome to the group!!!! :flower: We are excited to have more people we know. Did you see we are going to meet at the Goofy pool between 2:45 and 3 the first day!!!Come join us...some of us will have lime green mickey ears on various parts of us :crazy: Can't wait to meet everyone!! Where are you guys coming from??

[ClaireL]

Thanks for the welcome and all the great info. This is our third cruise, first 7 day. We are coming from Red Bank, NJ. My husband, son, and I just went on a major shopping spree today and still I'm not ready! Are there 2 formal nights? Do people plan to dress resort casual most of the time. I always overpack. My husband is watching my shoes pile up and I think he's a bit freaked! He is bringing his tuxedo or his white dinner jacket I think. I just want to make sure I bring the right things.

[PPFQP]

I am on the 03/26/05 cruise with my husband and 13 year old son.

Welcome! I'm glad you joined us!

Speaking of the lime green Mickey heads -- what is the exact color of the paint? There were two that were kind of lime green, so I grabbed them both. One was Alien Green and one was Sonic Boom.

[kid_disney_fan]

im GOING i FOUND SOME ONE (alot of people) WHO ARE GOING WHOOO HOOO :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:

[kid_disney_fan]

im from DC

[kid_disney_fan]

oh and were do you get the green heads?

[pooh luver]

Welcome new comers. I finally got out the suitcases and put two things in. We will only dress fomally for the actual formal night and then when DH and I go to Palos. Formal for us is coat and tie for DH and DS and I did by a new dress, though not floor length. The rest of the nights we are resort casual. The meet time sounds good to us. We are getting transportation from WDW and was told we would be leaving somewhere between 11:00 and 11:30 so we should be in the terminal by 12:30, hopefully. :scratchin

Only three days of work! :jumping1:

[E&BMom]

We are not way formal people. I have a nicer black dress and DH is going to wear a black suit. We are resort casual for the rest. I think you can find the green things at Home Depot. See everyone soon!!! :jumping1:

[E&BMom]

OOps forgot to answer about the formal nights. There is one formal and one semi formal night on the 7 day. Hope theis helps. :flower:

[kid_disney_fan]

They d

[kid_disney_fan]

They dont sell lime green mickey ears at home depot, or do they? :scratchin

[E&BMom]

They don't sell them they are the paint swatches in the paint area so you can see if the color is the right color. Does that make sense?? :crazy: I hope so!!!!! :rotfl:

[kid_disney_fan]

They dont sell lime green mickey ears at home depot, or do they? :scratchin
*bump*

[kid_disney_fan]

They don't sell them they are the paint swatches in the paint area so you can see if the color is the right color. Does that make sense?? :crazy: I hope so!!!!! :rotfl:
oohh sorry i get now tho im 12 going on the boards 2 look for friends and well friends!!

[kid_disney_fan]

They don't sell them they are the paint swatches in the paint area so you can see if the color is the right color. Does that make sense?? :crazy: I hope so!!!!! :rotfl:
oohh sorry i get now tho im 12 going on the boards 2 look for friends and well friends!! :rotfl2:

[kid_disney_fan]

gooooooooododddddddddddddddddddddddd bbbbbbbbbbbyyyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeee

[My 2 Princesses Boat]

I started packing last night! I told both of the girls NOT to go in my closet, and NOT to unpack and repack their bags! My younger DD wanted to pack her own and if she did this all she will bring is ballet tutu's and her princess pajamas! princess:

I got our day bag going, so far swim suits are in there! DH is driving me nuts because he can't understand why we need a day bag, and I told him at least a million times that we won't see our bags till later in the day! He keeps asking questions of things and I am ready to throw the Disney Cruise book at him and make him read it!
:crazy:

Last night I had a nightmare that I forgot DH's birth certificate! He wasn't with us when we went to the boat which was odd in my dream. But anyways, I had to leave the 2 girls on the boat while I ran home to get the Birth Certificate, and DH was home doing some work, and I was yelling at him to hurry up or we will miss the boat. We then found it at 5:05, but luckily the boat waited for us! What a crazy dream! So guess what I packed this morning, :rotfl:

Oh and we will also be wearing matching outfits. Glad to know we won't be the only family! I ordered those Mickey Tiki dresses on Disney.com. I got DH the shirt. I need to buy another pair of shoes, LOL! :cheer2:

[ClaireL]

I always have the dream where I forget something! Then I usually do forget something! I still manage to overpack no matter what. My husband is afraid I'm going to sink the boat if i don't edit down. Yesterday, I spent hours looking for the perfect go with everything black heeled sandals. Still no luck, so my dream involved going barefoot to dinner!

[E&BMom]

EEEkkk Sorry about the dreams!!!! I haven't had one yet..... We did put the majority of our stuff in suitcases yesterday and we may have to add one more small one. My Dd is like another adult so it makes packing even harder. (Also because I have a tendency to overpack??!! :confused3 ) Oh well I don't want to wish I had soemthing for the whole cruise!!! We haven't packed our undergarments yet...hope I don't forget those!!!! can't wait!!!! See everyone soon!! :cheer2:

[PPFQP]

I can't believe it's THE WEEK! I just keep thinking... next week at this time we will be ________. Very exciting.

It's going to be a busy week! So much to do. The girls wanted to know if I would pick them up early from school on Friday so they could pack, LOL! I wish we did have Friday off from school. Maybe I will pick them up early just for fun (we'll probably already be packed LOL!) I'm sure they are not doing much that afternoon anyway; probably a lot of people will have already left for spring break.

[BaileyEvanH]

Hi,
I'm staying home today to pack. My head is so full of things not to forget! I run around like a crazy person starting one thing and then going to the next before I finish the first. My house looks like it exploded. I have clothes laying everywhere. I dread packing the tolietries. I take a little of this and that for the "what if this happens" its enough to drive you crazy!
I put on the new Disneymania CD to put me in the mood. It won't be long now! The countdown is ticking away!
Oh the mickey heads are alien green I think--it doesn't really matter. The non-dissers will look at you funny no matter what shade of green you have on--they just can't figure out why you are wearing a paint chip!-ha ha

[littlemuffin]

Well guess what?!??! My DS10 has some sort of nasty sinus infection. :smooth:

Of course, two days before we get on a plane his ears hurt.

I'm taking him to the doctor this afternoon. But she has a sign posted that says no antibotics for sinus infections. I hope she takes pity on us since we are going on vacation. :worship: :worship:

PPFQP - My son came home last night and decided he wanted to try the Dolphin thing. His dad had convinced him the sharks stay away from dolphins. I"m sorry! :rolleyes:

Have a great day getting ready.

By the way, I've had two dreams about forgetting things this week. I hope not!

Kat

[PPFQP]

PPFQP - My son came home last night and decided he wanted to try the Dolphin thing. His dad had convinced him the sharks stay away from dolphins. I"m sorry! :rolleyes:

No problem -- I'm glad he's going to try it! I think that we will be able to change it once we get there, and if not, it's no big deal. Since we have late seating we won't be rushed getting back.

Gosh, I hope he can get something for his sinus infection! Our pediatricians are really good about things like that, but I can understand how people take advantage of the situation and overdo the antibiotics. Not good. I hope he is feeling fine quickly, though!

My dd wouldn't eat dinner last night; she said her stomach was bothering her. Ack! She seemed better today though. I gave her 1/2 of an Airborne tablet. We're all going to start on it in a couple of days. :umbrella: Germs, germs, stay away!

[My 2 Princesses Boat]

I hope everyone is well before they leave. I just hope we don't get cursed with anything! My girls do have friday off. I discovered this last month. OUr flight leaves late friday night, we don't get in Orlando till 11:00 pm. and we are staying near Port Canaveral so we won't get in our room till 12:30 a.m. at least! We tried to get an earlier flight but they were all booked :sad1:

I did pack the birth certificates :goodvibes If we forget anything else we can buy it. I too hate packing the toiletreas. Be sure to pack sunscreeen in a zip lock bag, they will open up during flight, happened to me one time.

I am going to e-mail about the Sting ray excersion with Capt. Marvins'. :Pinkbounc I am doing the 8:30 time, it is a 2 hour tour, is that long enough? :confused3 I hope so. I don't want to spend the whole time getting there and back, know what I mean. If anyone has done this can you give me a little more info.

[tinkerbellmagic]

Hey March 26 cruisers, I just cancelled a parasailing excursion on CC for one person if anyone wants to grab it. :wave2:

Tink

[E&BMom]

I just got home and had a package form my MIL . She made the kids felt pirate vest and sent eyepatches too!! They are soooo cute!! Yesterday my son slid on a wet floor and cracked his shin on the corner of the baseboards..then I saw blood and thought stitches...LUckily it was not that bad but he has a bad bruise and cut. We all need to stay healthy and injury free!!! Speaking a forgetting things for packing, I'm so bad I keep calling and leaving myself messages when I out and I think of something to pack! :rotfl2: Have a great night!! :flower:

[ClaireL]

I keep buying more clothes; they all look exactly like the clothes I already own. I finally made a list of outfits for dinners. I must stop shopping! I will as soon as I find my perfect black sandals.

We have the late seating for dinner, we are on deck 7. I think our cabin is 7536. My husband booked one excursion. Stingray City at 7:30am. We've been to Grand Cayman before, but I was too afraid to swim with the rays. I will be on the boat this time too taking pictures for everyone else! :)

[diz_cruise_rocks]

Well guess what?!??! My DS10 has some sort of nasty sinus infection. :smooth:

Of course, two days before we get on a plane his ears hurt.

I'm taking him to the doctor this afternoon. But she has a sign posted that says no antibotics for sinus infections. I hope she takes pity on us since we are going on vacation. :worship: :worship:

PPFQP - My son came home last night and decided he wanted to try the Dolphin thing. His dad had convinced him the sharks stay away from dolphins. I"m sorry! :rolleyes:

Have a great day getting ready.

By the way, I've had two dreams about forgetting things this week. I hope not!

Kat




I feel bad for you. quarenteen :banana:

[kid_disney_fan]

WellI have notpacked any thing at all yet soI need to get started. Also I cant find any mickey hats anywhere! I know what they are,have the "alien green paint" ,but just dont know where to buy them :confused3 If you know where I can purches them please tell me. If I cant find one I'll just through someold hat on my headand paint it. :teeth:

[kmclickn]

WellI have notpacked any thing at all yet soI need to get started. Also I cant find any mickey hats anywhere! I know what they are,have the "alien green paint" ,but just dont know where to buy them :confused3 If you know where I can purches them please tell me. If I cant find one I'll just through someold hat on my headand paint it. :teeth:
They are not hats...if you go to Home Depot and go to the paint section, there is a brand of Disney paints..instead of little squares they have mickey mouse ears as sample colors you can take with you, they are free...I'll pick up a couple extra and if i meet you at the DIS get-together on ship and you cannot find one..I'll give you one

[My 2 Princesses Boat]

I just got done booking the sting ray city 2 hour tour with Capt. Marvin for the morning of Tues. :cool1:

I think it will be long enough, especially if the kids really don't enjoy it. But I think they will :goodvibes

My 8 yr old DD said she doesn't want to go because it sounds scary. This is coming from a child who went on the Tower of Terror but then was afraid to go on the Haunted Mansion :rotfl: She did pet a sting ray in Vegas last year, so she knows what they are and knows about them.

The trip has 2 stops, one to see the sting rays and one to see coral reefs. Then we can be back on the boat by noon to rest for the afternoon. I plan on ordering sandwiches from room service to take with us. So this will be fun, I am glad we did this. We were thinking of doing the glass bottom boats, but they don't have good reviews.

[pooh luver]

I can't wait to leave because things keep going wrong here, at least we are all well. I keep waking up between 4 and 4:30 in the morning. I guess I am getting ready for FL time but I am soooooo tired. Then tonight my son dropped his laptop so I have been on hold waiting for tech help rather than packing, Ugh. :mad: I can't wait to sit in a lounge chair with the drink of the day.

[pooh luver]

My DS wants me to ask if anyone's DS is also bringing their Nintendo DS game system with them. Last cruise a couple of boys played on their game boys (whatever version was out then) together.

[littlemuffin]

OK!!!

Its 4:30 am and I've been awake for an hour packing in my mind!!! :rolleyes:



My son has an ear infection and a sinus infection. Hopefully his ears won't bother him too much flying.

My ds is bringing his game boy advance.

Have a great day/night whatever.

We are leaving Wed morning at 4:15am - flying out at 6:00. Now tomorrow morning I won't be able to get up. :crazy:


Kat

[PPFQP]

My DS wants me to ask if anyone's DS is also bringing their Nintendo DS game system with them. Last cruise a couple of boys played on their game boys (whatever version was out then) together.

Not DS's, but my DD's will have theirs!

[My 2 Princesses Boat]

Not DS's, but my DD's will have theirs!


So will my DD (8) :rotfl: That is if I can find the chargers!

[E&BMom]

We'l have a Game boy adveance but we have not done the Nitendo thing yet. It is cold and rainy here today. I cannot wait till Sat!!!! :sunny:

[PPFQP]

I have spent most of the morning trying to make a door sign for our door. Next task: making t-shirts! I keep trying to weasel out of it, but the kids really want to have matching shirts! Ugh! It's just so goofy. When we went to WDW a few years ago, my mom made two sets of shirts for everyone, and the girls just thought it was great (we had a big group that time, cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles, etc.) Our shirts attracted a lot of attention and the girls thought it was cool. So, I guess I'd better get busy :moped:

[My 2 Princesses Boat]

so who has gone on a diet and excercise for this cruise? I have worked out for 3-5 days a week, but then I wasn't getting anywhere so signed up with a personal trainer. We started 2 weeks ago today and I already notice a difference! :Pinkbounc I could've started earlier but I had some minor health problems and wasn't allowed to work out. I lost 4 pounds too in 2 weeks! :cool1: I call my trainer the drill sergant, but he is good! He is getting my big butt in shape :rotfl: This morning I took one of his classes that he was subbing for and the ladies in the class thought he was so hard. I do plan on working out while on the cruise too. Otherwise I will pay big time when I get back home and he works me too hard! So if anyone wants to workout with me let me know. I plan on going in the mornings.

[ClaireL]

I was planning on blowing off going to the gym tonight, but you've shamed me! My husband gave me pilates personal training for my birthday. I've been doing it for 4 months. I love it, but a little more cardio would have made a big difference!
I am planning to work out on the ship but my good intentions often come to nothing.

[PPFQP]

I do plan on working out while on the cruise too. Otherwise I will pay big time when I get back home and he works me too hard! So if anyone wants to workout with me let me know. I plan on going in the mornings.

I am interested in working out also -- I have good intentions, but we'll see how well I follow through! I usually go to the gym 3 or 4 times a week, and also do yoga. I would love to try one of the yoga classes on the ship.

Don't be fooled -- despite my good habits, I still have plenty to lose! I'm a work in progress!

Do you know much about the fitness center on the boat? It seems kind of limited. I would probably only do the treadmill or elliptical machine, and maybe weights, depending on the equipment.

[kid_disney_fan]

My DS wants me to ask if anyone's DS is also bringing their Nintendo DS game system with them. Last cruise a couple of boys played on their game boys (whatever version was out then) together.

My DS (dear self) :rotfl2: is bringinghis/my nintendo DS Iwas unshure before if my DS should bring it because maybe other people would not bring it, What a surpriseto my DS that other people have it!!

My DS nneds to pack oh and thanksfor telling me what the ears where all about!! :love:

My DS says bye!! :earboy2:

[pooh luver]

Thanks for the info on who is bringing their game systems. I just found out that my DS was exposed to pink eye by one of his good friends on Monday. Why this week? I am doing my final weigh in tomorrow before the cruise and hope I am at 16 or 17 pounds. I am doing Weight Watchers. I am also a work in progress and the work has just begun. I plan on trying to walk when I can but I do plan on taking stairs instead of the elevator. I only have one more day of work. :banana: I am going to go finish writing my last reports right now and I have class tomorrow night, then I will be ready to pack for real. :bounce:

I am getting sooooooo excited.

[Guffyluver]

This is Poohluver's DS. I'm so excitited That someone is bringing their nintendo DS. :banana: What games do you have? :confused3. Maybe we could battle each other. Hoping to get new game before cruise. I finished writing this letter earlier but my new DSL went south real quick and I had to retype this.:badpc: :badpc:
My Games:
Asphalt
Urbz Sims in the City (First Game Beaten!!! :banana: )
Super Mario 64 DS
Metroid demo (2 player?)

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[cjsmum]

Hello,

I have only posted once - have a DD9. Our bags are packed and we are ready to go!!! We leave early Friday morning from San Diego and will overnight in Orlando.

I called Shirley today at the Perfect Gift and I wasn't too late to order baskets for my DD and my neice (15) and twin nephews (13) - she is going to do Easter themed baskets.

Many thanks for the movie post - my daughter is looking forward to The Pacifier and Ice Princess too!

Will try to get to the "Depot" for the ears.

[Guffyluver]

My mom and I just got ours today!!! Sonicboom, right.



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