February 18, 2006 Magic - Who's Onboard? Roll Call post #156

[cadburysmom]

Dirty Morgan Kidd checking in :rolleyes1

[Pea-n-Me]

Hey All:
Just to let you all know I am still on board in the WDW Suite. Beind that tax season is started I am in full swing at my office and do not have much time to monitor the boards. I did offer to have a tour of the room to start off the cruise meet. Lets do it earlier in the cruise than later. You all know, less time for the kids to destroy the place.
As an update, we have me DH 40-DW( Well very close to me)-There is no abbreviation for darling Mother-In-Law and our four kids, DD-11, DS-9, DD-7, and DS-4. Our DD at seven is will only be 5 weeks from her 8th birthday and am positive she will want to go into the Lab.
So please , if one person wants to keep me update by my email as to when mee times are set, for both us and the kids, please send me a summary. I would really appreciate it.

Disney Jim
Jim, glad you're still on board with the Walt Disney Suite. :jumping1: Currently we are planning a meet at 3pm on Embarkation Day between the Mickey and Goofy pools, I think on the Starboard side, since the kids will be anxious to get in some pool time. What did you have in mind for a tour of your place? Maybe we could help with some ideas if you're not sure. Let us know. :goodvibes



pirate: I also wanted to tell people if you're looking for Pirate attire I went into this store at the mall the other day and they had lots of pirate shirts and gear, it's called Hot Topic and you can shop online too. http://www.hottopic.com/ You may have to search the site (and store) but they had a lot of pirate shirts, Disney things and Nightmare Before Christmas items too.

ETA: just looked over the hottopic website and couldn't find much in the way of shirts. However the store in the mall had a lot. Here's another site if anyone wants pirate tees. http://www.portroyaltradingco.com/pr_clothes1.html

[Haley'smom]

pirate: Red Jenny Rackham signing in...

(What question did we all answer the same way to get the same last name :scratchin )

[mykel mouse]

Your pirate name is:
Dirty Tom Rackham
You're the pirate everyone else wants to throw in the ocean -- not to get rid of you, you understand; just to get rid of the smell. You have the good fortune of having a good name, since Rackham (pronounced RACKem, not rack-ham) is one of the coolest sounding surnames for a pirate. Arr! (Not you? Try it again.)

Eigher my computer is broke or I would have been a dirty pirate.

[rottie110]

Dirty Bess Flint checking in :rotfl2:

[Triggs2]

Now, that is only 1 month away. Where is that cruise packet? I am so ready to be in the sun. This New England weather leaves much to be desired.

[Triggs2]

Almost Forgot,
Dirty Anne Vane in!

[Haley'smom]

DH is Mad James Kidd pirate:

Every pirate is a little bit crazy. You, though, are more than just a little bit. Even though you're not always the traditional swaggering gallant, your steadiness and planning make you a fine, reliable pirate. Arr!


For the record, the weather in Michigan is also :scared1: . The postcards from Mickey came (thanks again to Verandah Man), but still no cruise documents. Oh well, only one more month :cool1:

[burma]

Dirty Davy Bonney

You're the pirate everyone else wants to throw in the ocean -- not to get rid of you, you understand; just to get rid of the smell. You can be a little bit unpredictable, but a pirate's life is far from full of certainties, so that fits in pretty well. Arr!

[rottie110]

OH the excitement mounts, we got our flight information today courtesy of the most wonderful Stepmom/Gramma in the world and Disney, I went to the tanning salon for the first time today ( I have this skin that turns bright red in the southern sun LOL) , unfortunately the weather in Buffalo NY is not friendly, but cant complain we have had barely any snow this year, and not too many really cold days, very strange actually...

[disneygatorfan]

a coworker of mine, who is sailing the week before us (2/11 Western) just got her docs yesterday...

so know that means???
'

ours should be coming VERY soon!!!

WOOHOOO

[Pea-n-Me]

:cool1: Can't wait! Now, we still don't need passports, still birth certificates, right? Thanks! :boat:

[disneygatorfan]

:earsboy: Nope, don't need passports until December 06.

[Haley'smom]

I spoke to the French embassey regarding the French side of St. Martin, they said that if we were flying in we would have needed passports, but since we are coming in on a cruise ship and entering the Dutch side of the island we would have no problems with picture Id's and/or birth certificates. He couldn't even think of anywhere that would ask for them, since there is no real "border crossing" between the Dutch and French side. It put my paranoid feelings to rest. Now I can concentrate on more important things :cool1:

[burma]

WHO WILL BE THE FIRST TO TO THE DOC DANCE ?


Only the USPS knows for sure stay tuned for more

[cadburysmom]

WHO WILL BE THE FIRST TO TO THE DOC DANCE ?


Only the USPS knows for sure stay tuned for more

Oh PLEASE let it be me! :cool1: Please, please, please!!!! :Pinkbounc


....and what's this I hear about someone spotting a naked Matthew McConaughey on Orient Beach recently? :earseek:

[disneygatorfan]

no worries... the only thing dividing the Dutch and French side, is a sign saying it's the point you are going into the French side. No check point at all. Just a photo op.

[Tink Fans]

aka...Joe - saying Heeve Ho or you'll be walking the plank for sure...

party:

saying hi to all my fellow Disney cruise matey's...

:stir: ....where's the RUM ?

[mykel mouse]

Having never been on a cruise or to one of the island I am doing some research for the cruise. Here is a site I found that looks like the local paper with some link to the different beaches and whatnot. Thought you all may have some interest.

sts.onepaper.com

[burma]

25 days and a few hours to go .... anyone excited ... I know you are all waiting for those doc's to show up but lets have a little infield chatter.

We have just reserved a room at the Gosverner for the night after the cruise figure we would take the kids to the park for a few hours insted of sitting at a hotel...

Anyone ordering baskets or stateroom stuff from Shirley or DCL

Whos going to palo and what night? we are going Sunday for brunch 10am and I think Wed or thur for dinner at 7pm

[disneygatorfan]

No docs yet :(

I am expecting them some time this week hopefully! Dying to know room assignment! We just booked CAT 11 GTY. I am hoping to get a CAT 10, so we get the split bath! But we will be happy with whatever.


We booked so late, that there were no more ressie's left for Palo. But we've never had a problem getting in. Hoping to do the brunch on Monday, and High Tea perhaps Sunday..all depends, never really have definite plans though. We usually just get on wait list a day we decide to go, and have never had a problem. Dinner will depend on our dining rotation. We will probably skip the Parrot Cay menu (our least favorite) if we can, unless we end up there on formal night...

Happy planning all. We are probably doing Philipsburg shopping in St. Martin, and Meghan's bay in St. Thomas... not booking excursion, just planning to do it on our own. I am pretty familiar with the Eastern ports of call.

Yippie, it's getting closer!

[Pea-n-Me]

shelly, wondering if you can address the nudity issue on the beaches. Not a prude or anything, LOL (as a nurse I've seen more naked bodies than I care to remember :rolleyes1 ). Just wondering how it would be with the kids. :blush: When I mentioned the possibility to them they were a bit silly and :rotfl:

[disneygatorfan]

Been to Orient Beach twice, and saw nudity both times... not in excess though, but you do have one or two who will walk the beach in their birthday suits. It's always been, how can I say it?, your more plentiful and aged birthday suit.

It's not a lot though, at least in my experience. Just the odd man or women who walks the beach. I think you see more of it, if you walk the beach towards the nudist resort, that is toward the end of the beach. But we always stuck to the "reserved" section for the DCL excursion guests, and we never had DCL guests get down to the birthday suit... I read a thread though where a DCL guest did try to get a "no tan lines" tan.

I think if you prepped them before hand, and stuck to the DCL section, or the more family sections, and stay clear of the nudist resort side... you will be fine. Your kids just might see one or two grandmas and grandpas baring it all.

[disneygatorfan]

P.S.

Just an FYI, nude sun bathing is not allowed on the Dutch side of the island, only the French side. But they say the best beaches are on the French side.

In addition, nude and topless sunbathing is not allowed in St. Thomas and St. John.

[burma]

Ok so I just told the wife I will be taking a long walk on the french side :rotfl2:

pirate:

[disneygatorfan]

Guess what people...

I got my DOCS!!!! WooHooo!!

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[burma]

Orlando residents dont count in the Doc game your too close to the mailing post office ;)


btw how did they come last year we booked so late they came ups overnight

[rottie110]

my parents went to Orient beach on their last DCL cruise, and said the same thing the naked bodies were not the model type :rotfl2: we are going there on this cruise, and taking my almost 5 yr old, we just explained that he could go swimming "nudie", and he said only if PaPa goes :rotfl: didnt seem to concerned, they are the naked ones and if they get looks, hey we are mostly americans, and we are just not used to it LOL...

I heard from my family that the beach is worth the exposure to the Nakedness LOL....

No Docs yet either, but we are in NY so prob will get ours last

[rottie110]

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
Got a call from my step mom this am, the UPS man brought her a surprise
CRUISE DOCS!!!!! Wooo HOOO!!!! We are ready to roll, so who is next :rotfl:

[Pea-n-Me]

Woooo Hooooo - got ours today too!!! http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies2004/excited.gif party:


Who else?? :cloud9:

[maminnie]

Hi everyone on the Feb. 18th roll call.

FYI, we received our documents today via UPS.

Can't believe the trip is only three weeks away!! It has been a long time coming!! We booked in September 2004!!

See you on the ship.

Let's hope for good weather and smooth sailing! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

maminnie

[heidibauer]

I spoke with our travel agent today and she said that our docs won't be here until monday or tuesday :sad2: . Looking forward to the sun and some quiet time. I am really talking up the oceaneers club to my ds 3 and ds 6 (hoping they want to stay in there all of the time. :cool1: We only booked one excursion and that was the altantis submarine ride. We couldn't book thru disney b/c our one DS isn't 4 yet. He meets the height requirements and they were so helpful in booking us. Have any of you been on this before?

[rottie110]

3 weeks I still cant believe it we booked early too Nov 2004, seems like forever ago, but it went really fast. never been on the Atlantis thing but I know what you mean about having a tall child my four year is 4 feet tall LOL, just got measured at school yesterday. IF they make him stay with 3-4's he will stand out LOL. he will be five in June but I am going to talk to the CM's about trying him with the older kids as his does better at school with the bigger kids too. Off to buy standard medicines for the trip tomorrow... LOL and my tan looks good already too, yeah I cheat.

[disneygatorfan]

Sounds like the DOC dance is beginning with everyone...

we got our stateroom assignment 5637... its a CAT 11 (what we booked) so no split bath... but I am excited about the location... it's midship, so now no worrying about elevators.. can take stairs everywhere if we want.

I have just been spoiled because on my two December cruises we had verandahs...

still really excited about our location.. Deck 5 is great for getting to dinner and shows.. since you can take the stairs. That is the time the elevators are super busy...so will be good to just run down the stairs.

[cadburysmom]

Congrats to all who've received their documents! :Pinkbounc

I'm sooooo jealous and still waiting for mine...UPS, are ya listening? :rolleyes1

[Pea-n-Me]

Here's some PD for you guys!! http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies2004/pixiedust.gif Hope today's the day!! :sail:

[cadburysmom]

Here's some PD for you guys!! http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies2004/pixiedust.gif Hope today's the day!! :sail:Thanks! I'm definitely in need of a little...btw, I've been admiring your siggie pics, love the dog and your adorable kids, but wanna know about the b&w of the man with the horse...is that charcoal? It looks really cool :)

[Pea-n-Me]

wanna know about the b&w of the man with the horse...is that charcoal? It looks really cool
LOL, everyone keeps asking me about the man with the horse. I am a big fan of author James Herriot, the English veterinarian. It's him (I don't know if it's charcoal or not). paw:

You gotta love the Dis. The other day I got an email from another Dis-er who lives in James Herriot's hometown in Yorkshire and happens to take his cat to the current day veterinary practice that was owned by Mr. Herriot during his lifetime. As a special treat he included a copy of an article he'd written for the hometown newspaper about his day at the vet's with his cat!! :goodvibes :rotfl: :disrocks:



we got our stateroom assignment 5637... its a CAT 11 (what we booked) so no split bath...
Hey, Shelly, see my second tag! :teeth: We also have a Cat 11 (after being spoiled by a verandah last time) but the friends we're cruising with (the mykel mouse family) are right across the hall in a verandah room. ;)

[burma]

NO Doc's here yet either ... wife made me cancell all excursions last night she just wants to go it on our own as I had planed all along .... now that we are getting closer lets hope that the seas are calm the sun is strong and the drinks are stronger


Working on my first door magnets now anyone else doing this ?

[Lazeric]

I have read people are starting to get there documents. I am starting to get concerned.

This is our first cruise, and if there is any kind of medical form that has to be filled in and sent back for everyone, it may be a problem. Is there anything like this that is needed?

[burma]

Lazeric


Dont worry the documents are turned in at the port the day we cruise all the info needed come in little books for each cruiser and you dont have to send anything in early ..... It seems the floridians have got there docs but they are in florida the rest of us should start gettting them sometime over the next few weeks ... If you dont have them a week before the cruise call DCL and they will overnight them to you ... but there should be no cause for concern yet ...

[burma]

pirate::dancer:doing the Rhode Island DOC DANCE :dancer: pirate:

was nice to see them by the door when I got home ... I do like the package I got last year better but I am not complaining

[Triggs2]

I came back from my business trip today to see the docs waiting for me! My family was kind enough to wait for me to open them! Not sure that I want to go back on a plane after the 14 hr ride but this time I'll have family sitting next to me instead of strangers!!
:cheer2:

[Haley'smom]

I am sooooo jealous. No docs yet, but I will be patient. I am sure that they will come soon. I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that homeland security took all of our mailboxes off the street due to SBXL? :rotfl2:

[cadburysmom]

Two sets of Rhode Island cruisers getting their docs before little ol' me in NC? :confused3

That silly Document Fairy! :tink: Seems she's got her geography confused! :p

[burma]

welcome home triggs .... hope you were somewhere warmer on your trip business or not ....

[cadburysmom]

LOL, everyone keeps asking me about the man with the horse. I am a big fan of author James Herriot, the English veterinarian. It's him (I don't know if it's charcoal or not). paw:

Sure, I've definitely heard of him...All Creatures Great and Small etc... always heard good things about his books... just never got around to reading them and what great timing too, I've been looking for a good book (or two) to read on the cruise and looks like I just found it! :teeth:

Anybody else have any good book recommendations? And yes, I know what you're thinking...who has time to read when there's so much fun stuff to do on a Disney cruise! :p

[heidibauer]

Working on my first door magnets now anyone else doing this ?[/QUOTE]


Since I am a first time Dis cruiser (actually a I have never taken a cruise). What are door magnets? :confused3

[Lazeric]

Burma..thanks for the info on the docs, and you are so lucky. I am a huge planner at work, and not having things way ahead of time, kind of stresses me out. I am thinking that maybe next week we will get them..we booked through AAA, and most likely they will look at them first to see if ok.

Happy to hear that they have reached RI though..hopefully soon to your neighbor state up north

Eric

P.S. How is the family?

[burma]

Heidibauer ... door magnets will be a first for me as this is only our second cruise but there is a thread on them if you look around .... you can tell most people form the Disboard put these on their doors ... was an interesting Idea and I think our kids will enjoy it ...Im trying we will see how it all comes out ....


Lazeric .... I assume you are in Mass? Family is good everyone is looking forward to getting out of here ... I too like to plan a bit and was a bit stressed out because I had not bought plane tickets until yesterday.... been watching the prices a bit .... or a bit too long .... never the less we seem to have all our arrangements made ... staying at the Raddison the night before ... Southern elegance from MCO to Raddison and from the Port back to a Hotel in downtown Disney for the night .... and back north on Sunday .... phew what else is there to do but just kick back and wait for the DIS meet at 3pm on the 18th ....

Dave aka burma

[Lazeric]

Dave;

Mass was close..we are in CT. Don't hold that against us though.,,,hehehe

We are flying down late Thur evening, more like early Fri morning, staying at French QUarter (Port Orleans), spending the day at Magic Kingdom Friday, and then off to the cruise sat morning. TA said that the transfers willl take us from there to ship. I worry about things like that, but I am sure she is correct.

Playing the waiting game now...

Eric

[Dreamer04]

Hi all! I've been lurking for a bit-not posting. Its been a rough month or two here. All is well-everyone is fine. Except me, of course. My shoulders are so tense, they could be used as a carving board!

I CAN'T WAIT FOR 2/17!!!!


I'm gonna whine for a bit. I didn't lose any of the weight I wanted to. On the upside, I saved a fortune on clothes. I didn't need ot buy anything new!! LOL

My dh has some health issues and it gets hard for us, the family, dealing with the fallout.

My DD has gone through a hard time dealing with everything.

Our first Christmas without my MIL was a disaster. Honestly, I tried too hard. You know what I mean? I should have let the holidays take their course.

Ok enough whining!! Lets go!

How are we gonna know each other at port?? Let's see if we can work that out!

Ursula (the whiner)

[burma]

Someone had mentioned shirts but I think its a bit to late for that ... on the other hand you can always get the Iron on Transfer stuff from staples and we can try to come up with a graphic/logo that people could print out and make their own t-shirts ...

or the green mickeys from home depot always work as a name tag real or board name so when we are all walking around deck 9 looking for our table we can find similar people who only know their family members ...

any other ideas??

[Pea-n-Me]

Dreamer, glad things are looking up for you and nice to see you posting again! :thumbsup2

I had an idea about cutting out a large green Mickey head, writing something to the effect of February 18, 2006 DIS-ney Magic - A Long Time Coming! (LOL) and taping it to the wall at our meeting spot so everyone could find it. Thoughts? DD8 likes art projects so I figured she might like to make it.

Dave (or anyone else), if you go to Home Depot would you be able to pick up some extra little green Mickey heads so that if people want, they can write their screen name on it so people know who's who? I'll try to get there, too, and I'll bring some fabric tape.

I must say I can't wait to leave this freezing New England weather behind! :cold: Looks like we'll be having a Nor-easter on Tuesday, too. :rolleyes:

Eric, don't worry about the DCL bus - it comes to POFQ as people who do the Land/Sea stay there. When you check in just make sure they know you'll be getting on the bus and be there before the time they say the bus arrives.

We are going down on Wed night, have booked 3 way transfers so hopefully that goes smoothly. Have never been without a car before so this is a first. :car:

Did everyone get their documents? Be sure to fill them all out before you get to port, it saves time at check in. :hourglass There was a letter in with the docs that explains they've staggered the dinner times a bit, so that early seating could be 5:30pm, 5:45pm or 6pm, etc (same with late). Supposedly will cut down on crowds in the areas for pictures and such. That should be interesting. I hope we don't get 5:30 - even 6 is a little too early for us, hate leaving the fun to go get ready for dinner. My dream would be to do a cruise someday which does not require getting dressed up for dinner!! :cheer2: Anyone else?

OK, so who's doing tuxes? Who's dressing up for Pirate Night? Anyone bringing costumes for the kids for the character breakfast, Tea With Wendy or Princess greetings? My DD8 will be. DS8 will be too, but I don't know if he'll actually wear it. pirate: :blush:

NJDisneynut - have you given any thought to when you might like to host your meet in the WD Suite? :cloud9:

[burma]

Ill be in a tux ... we dont get to dress up much since moving to RI from NYC so Id like to get some use out of my tux ....

I was tinkering with pictures for door signs and came up with this for a shirt if you want to try the Iorn on transfer stuff ... I will email you the file if anyone wants or likes it ..... click link below

Disboard Crew Shirt (http://www.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=36354375/PictureID=1054098491/a=8368034_8368034/t_=8368034)


If not ill chage it around a bit and use it as a door magnet ...

http://www.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=36354375/PictureID=1054098491/a=8368034_8368034/t_=8368034


http://www.snapfish.com/slideshow/AlbumID=36354375/PictureID=1054098491/a=8368034_8368034/t_=8368034

[Dreamer04]

Thanks for the welcome back! We're doing the DOC DANCE!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Arrived a few hours ago! Very psyched!!

No tuxes here. Just nice suits, and dresses. I tried to talk the family into going truly formal, but they balked! So, I am fine with with it. We will look nice and our pictures always come out super.

I am going to buy some dis shirts from the DIS store. I hope they have "Pooh" sizes! :rolleyes1

Linda, I love the idea of Andrea making an art piece for our DIS meet. I'll also head to the Home Depot for some lime green Mickey's.

[Haley'smom]

After several days of mumbling incoherently at the evil geniuses who created photoshop, I have actually produced things that I would not be too embarassed to show others, so here goes...


http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/83761SMOM_copy-med.jpg

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/83761dh_copy-med.jpg

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/83761Door_sign_number_1_copy-med.jpg

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/83761jim_door_sign_copy-med.jpg

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/83761Castaway_Cay_copy-med.jpg

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=14985&sort=2&cat=500&page=1

Now, I am afraid that I am addicted. I'm glad that the cruise is coming up. I will have to stop eventually.

Pea-n-me, I would be happy to help with name tags, too, if you need.

Burma, love your t-shirt design. Transfer paper works for us. Were you thinking white t-shirts or DIS green?

[burma]

I was not thinking ... I try not to when it comes to this stuff it just makes it more difficult ....

If you would like the files I can email it to you ..... just PM me

[Dreamer04]

That t-shirt design is cool!

[Pea-n-Me]

Wow, you guys - very impressive, I like them all!! :thumbsup2

[Haley'smom]

Okay, we stopped at home depot and snagged 8 of the dk. lime green mickeys (sonic boom) and 10 lt. lime green (alien green). There were considerably less lime green ones than any of the other colors...I am obviously not the only one.... :rotfl:


Also, if anyone wants a copy of one of the door signs or would like me to personalize one for you, just PM me.

Maminnie, how many in your party should I add to the roll call list?

[burma]

Haley's mom I still cant figure out how to wrap the text like you did in the LILO pic.... sent you the t-shirt file ... stole your lime green mickey so I did not have to scan one ... hehe was at wal-mart today they had t-shirt transfer paper with all the Avery products ....

[Haley'smom]

Dave,

Thanks for the t shirt design. It looks great. We got transfer paper and magnetic paper yesterday.

I just used the text tool on photoshop (arc) to bend the text. Check out the DIS design forum. That's where I got the Lilo and the lime green mickey. There are lots of good ideas to lift. I can email you the blank template if you need, so that the resolution is better.

[Haley'smom]

I found this on the door sign thread and modified it for our cruise. It is designed to go around the porhole/door numbers. We can personalize it further (with family names) if needed or if anyone can come up with a good group name.

Let me know if anyone is interested or if I have just gone over the edge with photoshop and need an intervention. :Pinkbounc


http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/83761Port_hole_copy-med.jpg

[Triggs2]

Thanks for all of the choices. I am very impressed and love them all.
:thumbsup2

[maminnie]

Hi Haley'smom:

We're a family of four and are travelling with three other families who do not review the boards.

We're looking so forward to our much awaited cruise!

Thanks and regards,

maminnie

[cadburysmom]

Welcome maminnie and friends! :wave:

Hope everyone is having a good week. Btw, those t-shirt and door magnet designs look great! I've just started packing for the cruise and am getting VERY excited. Picked up suntan lotion, extra camera batteries and some extra sandals today...but still waiting for those elusive DCL documents to arrive. Please tell me I'm not the ONLY one still waiting :rolleyes1

[rottie110]

anyone notice that are posts are off, the same posts from a few days ago are still listed as today.... I went to tech support and fixed issue on hardware but its still not right. even the tickers are off

[Haley'smom]

Cadburysmom, you are not alone. We are still waiting for docs here in detroit. The document fairy has not reached the midwest yet :sad2:

[Triggs2]

16 days and counting!! I have not started packing but I am making lists. Must get underwater cameras, make sure the shorts are still fitting the kids etc. This is so Exciting! Here's hoping that the Midwest have gotten their docs!
:yay:

[Pea-n-Me]

I have not started packing but I am making lists. Must get underwater cameras, make sure the shorts are still fitting the kids etc.
LOL, I wanted to get a jump on packing and it's kept me very busy. I went to pull out shorts for DS and they were all too short - how could that be, they just fit him a few months ago?? :scratchin

This was something I wrote on another thread.

Well I've been busy packing believe it or not. I have to say this is the most complicated trip I've ever had to pack for. :crazy: DH is taking care of his own things, but I'm trying to get clothes for the rest of us for both WDW and the cruise. We were in WDW last January and it was :cold: at night so I know I have to bring warm clothes for all (Laurie, how was it last week?) but it will be warm in the Caribbean so we need summer clothes for the ship. We also have formal nights, pirate nights and five other dinners to dress for on the ship so getting all those things plus jewelery, shoes and such is daunting. To make matters worse the kids are growing like weeds so some clothes are small, some are too big, shoes don't fit, etc. :rolleyes1 I've had all our closets torn apart (and cleaned them while I was at it) with clothes and suitcases everywhere. Now mind you, I'm not complaining :teeth: it's just been a little overwhelming. My poor dog is nervous seeing the suitcases, she knows somethings up - I'm going to miss my little buddy while we're away paw: :hug:.

Happy packing everyone!! :stir: Hope you've all received your documents by now! :sail:

[Tink Fans]

:hourglass


We received our documents on Monday. My sister did too. :cool1:

Linda, your idea sounds great. I think my sister is going to come to the meet, although she doesn't post on the boards. Her kids are 3 and 5. Dave - Playmates for your kids.

We're going to make an attempt at dressing for Pirate Night. pirate: So far I have the eye patches, earrings etc. Joe has his Pirates of Carribean T-shirt. Can he wear that to dinner?? Is it that casual?

Think I'm going to skip the door magnets. Love the idea and you guys did a fabulous job - they all look incredible. Just to much going on and we're down in the hallway by the bridge so it will only be my family seeing them anyway. Maybe next cruise.

Didn't know about the dinner seating changes until recently. Does anyone know how they do Animator's now with the staggered seating times. Do they just wait until everyone is seated before the show starts?

:confused3 now I'm getting in the vacation mode... For St. Thomas I think we're gonna cab over to Coki Beach - Coral World but I would like to take a ride in the Paradise Tramway if we have time. Anyone know if that is within walking distance of the ship? Thanks all.

Maureen

See you all on the 18th. :sunny:

[burma]

ok so I took it upon myself to use my day off to work on my door magnets and t-shirts ... let me preface this by saying I dont do any sort of laundry unless you want all pink clothes ... I think the shirts came out great I used the graphic I made on the back of them and on the front I used the scan of the green mickey with the www.disboards.com (http://www.disboards.com) logo .... the magnets on the otherhand are ok in my opinion .... I am having a tough time with PSP, I really dont have the time to learn it an its frustrating ... We are on deck 6 so look for my door and let me know what you think ... my wife is very excited and since she likes to pack early and I always pack the night before should be starting to pack very soon ...

[Haley'smom]

Woo hoo! :cool1: Docs arrived last night!

I am also in full list mode. My goal is to condense all lists into one mega list. (yeah that will make it better....)

Dave, I will be working on the T shirt transfers this weekend. I am encouraged that yours turned out well. I, too have been very frustrated with PSP. :surfweb: Printing them out will be another issue, I'm sure....

:stitch: See everyone soon.... happy packing

[burma]

Im not so good with an iron ... I burned my shirt before making the other 3

[smbell]

We will also joining you on the 2/18 cruise, me, DH and DS who is 7. This is our 2nd Disney cruise, but 1st Disney cruise in the Caribbean. We are very excited - we also have friends who will be joining us - celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary! This will be their 1st cruise. See you there.

[heidibauer]

We finally received our docs yesterday. DH is in charge of filling everything out. The CPA in him likes making sure all the i's are dotted and the t's are crossed. We are sooo looking forward to this vacation. We are suppose to be getting a snow storm this weekend.

[rottie110]

We are almost totally packed yes I have just to wash a few things from last summer that need freshing up and have bought 95% of what I need, except sunglasses and some personal items(shampoo etc), Got the finances in order and just need to get some singles and sort out the tips... Now to just get through these next two weeks.

We will try to get to the meet, unfortunately with my work schedule I cant do the t-shirt thing, we are flying in late so may not get to the ship and settled by 3pm. My son is 4 almost 5 I was hoping to meet up with some of you with children his age, as he can be shy at first, so he would see a familiar face in the clubs...

[burma]

rottie

my daughters are 3 and 4 (5 in may) if he does not mind girls they are very friendly and this will be the only time I offer them to boys ;) .... they will both be in the club and love to play on the pirate ship .... look for us ..

[burma]

ok its gotten awful quite ... SOOOOOOO

ARE WE READY YET???? :confused3

[Triggs2]

I am more than READY. Just marking the days off the calendar.....
:cool1:

[Sassikay]

We are ready here too. Pretty much done with the packing, other than the last minute stuff. My DS 15, is hoping to meet up with teens his age. I'm sure there will be plenty. It's a very popular week to be off from school. We have our air booked through Disney & are flying Continental. Anyone else flying with them? Just a little more than a week to go. I can't wait!

[Pea-n-Me]

****WE'RE READY!!!****http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies2004/woohoo.gif

[cadburysmom]

WOW! :bitelip:

You people are making me feel guilty! :blush: Was off to a good start last week then got sidelined with Science Fair(my DS11 won 1st Place...WOO HOO!), basketball, stupid car mechanical problems(grrrrrr), etc....ya know, the usual STUFF :rolleyes2

STILL haven't received documents....please say I'm NOT the only one :rolleyes1 Not really that worried...I've got the best PDS(Pixie Dust Specialist aka Disney Agent) in the world who's checked them over and assures me they're on their way to my front door :woohoo:

So today I'm in full cruise mode...:boat:

Pea-n-Me, I'm hitting the library next week to stock up on James Herriott books

Burma, thanks for the link! Been thinking about my door magnet...also an interesting thread about door magnets being stolen and whether to include first and/or last names, hometowns, DIS names, etc...

Haley'smom, congrats on receiving docs...still waiting here with baited breath...dang it! :p

pirate: Trying to get DS11 to try on watershoes, sandals, bathing suits is my big challenge this week :smooth: Luckily Walmart and Target already have summer stuff out...rather get it cheap now as with the way he's growing, anything he wears now will probably be too small by the time summer rolls around.

:scratchin Now I know I have TWO DCL lanyards around somewhere...they tend to show up at odd times during the year then hide the one week I REALLY need them :p Maybe in DS11's room? Hmmmm...better check out his top drawers...he tends to keep the good stuff there ;)

As far as flight plans.....we're flying to MCO via SWA on Friday and Priceline granted us a decent rate at the Airport Marriott. Some other DIS friends are meeting us for breakfast then we head back to MCO to catch the DCL transport to Port Canaveral...we love riding the bus and watching the ever popular cruise video along the way....we get so excited and then before ya know it, you're going over that hill and getting your first peak at the Magic and the whole bus goes bonkers with excitement :yay: :cool1: :goofy: :mickeyjum

OMG, I can't wait! :banana:

[Pea-n-Me]

cadburysmom, I didn't mean to give the impression I was ready to walk out the door today. :blush: I should have said I'm ready to go but am not actually packed yet, LOL. Big difference. :teeth:

I'm taking baby steps but the kids clothes have been quite a challenge since they're growing so fast and everything seems to be too small, too short, too big, etc... So I've had to do shopping I hadn't anticipated but we're making progress... I am not going to fuss, that's for sure. If we don't have something we can live without it for a week.

If you love dogs may I suggest James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories. I have an extra copy I'd be happy to lend you. ;)

This morning I was at Curves and someone yelled out, "hey how was your cruise"? Told her I was going next week and someone else asked what ship I was going on. It was so cool to be able to say Disney Magic!!! :wizard: :cool1: Lots of oohs and aahs from others listening. I'm afraid I'm going to be confused about certain things like names - already I can't tell you if breakfast is at Topsiders or Beach Blanket and whether we're eating dinner in Triton's or Lumiere's. :confused3 :rotfl: Oh well, we'll figure it out!

[rottie110]

Kinda slowed down a bit this week, ds had a cold which I was trying to keep away with zicam, but alas it hit me hard yesterday, called my doc, as I tend to go right to bronchitis so going in tomorrow to get checked out and hopefully a script and a note in case I have my big cough for the trip LOL.

Mostly done here packing have some laundry to cart over to my parents this weekend and a few last minute items to pick up will finish that up while ds is at his dads this weekend, other then that praying for head to clear up, and tying up loose ends at work and home.

I had to preplan my lessons for my class of 2yr olds :rotfl2: so my aide has a good strong plan while we are gone.

Cant wait to get out of here

Burma: definitely will catch up with you my son would do much better with a friendly face in the club, if I could figure out how to get a pick up here I would...

[mykel mouse]

Found this while surfing the net trying to learn about St. Maarten. Thought you may enjoy it. It is a video of the plane landing by the beach on the island.

http://www.flightlevel350.com/viewer.php?id=765

[Haley'smom]

mykel mouse, very cool link. I am at that easily distracted stage during work lately... ;)

[Dreamer04]

Hey everyone! I go so excited yesterday that I started a single digit dance thread! Its finally just days away.

No packing yet. I ordered clothes from lands end, they're coming today. Once they arrive, I'll start to pack. WEEEEE!

[Pea-n-Me]

WOOOHOOOO Can't wait for that first Pina Colada!! http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies05/yahoo.gif

[burma]

The day is Friday Feb 10 the time is 9:25am

LET THE COUNT DOWN BEGIN !!!

I need to get the heck out of dodge before this snow storm hits ... but I know that I will have to ride it out and only wait a few more days before we sail towards the sunset.

:cool1:

[Avergirl]

I know I haven't looked here in a long time, but I want to say that the girls and I are so excited. Every day Zoe asks me how many more days! The packing is proceeding, and the anticipation grows!

J

[cadburysmom]

WOOOHOOOO Can't wait for that first Pina Colada!! http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies05/yahoo.gif
...make that a double!http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/2.gif

[cadburysmom]

The day is Friday Feb 10 the time is 9:25am

LET THE COUNT DOWN BEGIN !!!

I need to get the heck out of dodge before this snow storm hits ... but I know that I will have to ride it out and only wait a few more days before we sail towards the sunset.

:cool1:Hang in there....warm weather's awaiting!!!! :thumbsup2 :sunny:

[Triggs2]

Big Snow Storm. 14" of snow forecasted. Luckily, we should be still clear to fly out in 8 short days. It is not coming fast enough. pixiedust: Maybe the pixie will help...

[Haley'smom]

I just heard most of your hometowns mentioned on the weather channel. :sad2:

Better now than a few days from now. See you all soon and sign me up for the pina coladas.

What dinner seating does everyone have? Anyone else for the late seating?

[burma]

I found these princess certificates online ... If you have a DD that you think might like one I would be glad to make one for anyone that wants one ... Just drop me a pm or post your childs name here and ill make em and have them for the 3pm meet ...

Dave

[rottie110]

We are due some snow today, have about maybe 3 inches for us thats not much I live in a suburb of Buffalo, ny our 10 day forecast isnt to bad supposed to rain/snow on departure day but we have the first flight out of buffalo Sat am, 6:30am, but must be at the airport at 4am, going to check out Newarks forecast too while I am at it. But its really cold, we are finally healthy YIPPEE I am finishing up my antibiotics, so is my fiance, ds's cold is just about gone so we should be nice and ready for that long day Sat that Leads to THE MAGIC!!! YIPPEE!!!

Finished my shopping yesterday have a load of laundry to get done and should be packed and ready by Sun pm, LOL I am working all next week but took a half day friday...

Who could concentrate anyway LOL

[Pea-n-Me]

Dave, not sure what they are, but I know my DD would love anything Princess-y! :goodvibes Thank you, it will be nice for the scrapbook later.

DH needs to work on our door signs, our printer's out of ink. Still have our sign from 2004 on our fridge. Friends got us some tee shirts to wear on sail day which was nice. We have early seating.

I have to work tonight but as of tomorrow morning I am on vacation! http://www.wdisneyw.com/forums/images/smilies2004/fworks.gif

[burma]

we have early seating just not sure of the time or the rotation since we have to wait till departure day to get that ..... I think we should have done late seating but we shall see last year our kids fell asleep at the table during late seating

[cadburysmom]

Late seating here too :teeth:

What can I say...gotta leave time between dinner and snacks...and what would a DCL cruise be without a wonderful late afternoon "snack" of pizza and ice cream up on the pool deck :blush: http://bestsmileys.com/pirate/2.gif

[Dreamer04]

Thanks, burma! I pm'd you with DD's name. She loves the princesses!

We have early seating, too. Also I am looking forward to the character breakfast. For one reason or another, we have missed this during our last two Magic cruises.

[burma]

Dreamer04 and Pea n Me

I have the certificates done ....

they are basically a picture of a scroll and it says I king stephen here by state that (name of child ) is a fairytale princess .... its cute ... If I have leftover magnets I may just put them on that so you can put them on your door if not ill dig up some old looking paper to put it on ....

anyone else that wants one just let me know the name of the child ..... ill give them to you at the 3pm meet

Dave

[Dreamer04]

Thank you so much, Dave!

[Dreamer04]

I just watched as the Magic sailed past the Two Palms web cam. How cool is it that we'll be onboard this time next week?? :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Lazeric]

Triggs;

Weather looks good for later in the week for flights. Could not believe that the forecasters were actually correct about the amount of snow we have this morning.

Eric

[Pea-n-Me]

:cold: Here's a special shot for those of us stuck in the blizzard:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/paulandlinda/780d8f01.jpg

[Triggs2]

Pea-n-me,

Thanks for the picture. It definitely brightened this day.

Burma,

Thanks for the airport update. It does look like we are free and clear to fly out with no problems after today! We'll be at the airport nice & early on Saturday. Which as I am sure, everyone knows is only 5 more work days away.
:Pinkbounc

[burma]

5 days

[Pea-n-Me]

How 'bout another?? :goodvibes

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/paulandlinda/Deck10.jpg

[rottie110]

These next 4 days wont go by fast enough, we are getting our first good blast of winter weather in Buffalo :rotfl2: Its a snowing and blowing and white outs all over the place, I cant wait for some warm weather and sun.

That pick made my day, it looks so warm...

[MikeN]

We have a 4 year old. It looks like all the excursions to St. John are 5 and up. We are thinking of doing it ourselves. Has anyone tried this? If we go to Caneel bay, can you use the hotel bar, etc?

[Dreamer04]

:sunny:Linda, I love that pic! Thanks!

We leave on Friday!! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

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

Someone here is leaving in a day or so-here is pixie dust for a trouble-free travel! pixiedust:

[Pea-n-Me]

Are We Getting Excited??? :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

We are leaving tomorrow! :goodvibes Nothing says VACATION'S COMING more than printing up those Southwest Airline passes! :banana: :woohoo: :hippie:

Seems like most people here will be going to Palo. Here's one from the brunch! :cloud9:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/paulandlinda/897ecdbe.jpg

[Tink Fans]

VERY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Finally all packed up :crazy: and ready to to leave tomorrow morning! :woohoo:

Wishing everyone a safe trip! :goodvibes


:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[rottie110]

We are leaving very early Sat am.... Wish it was sooner LOL Hopefully we get onboard early enough to meet with you, but our flight doesnt get in until close to 1pm....

[burma]

Ok were getting a close now :cool1:

a few more days .......

So last call for a Princess Certificate for your Princess ...

Those that have PM'd me your all set ... They came out quite nice ....

I will give them to you at the meet.. If you cant make the meet let me know ....

If you still want one just send me your childs name and Ill print one out for you

Closing the printer down on Wed so I have a day or two before we leave friday to actually pack ...

Dave

[disneygatorfan]

WOOHOOO I am officially on vacation!!!

I have neglected the DIS since work has been crazy the past week and half, but now I am on VACATION!!

[rottie110]

So Hmmmm, Idle woman awaiting vacation checks weather forecast.....

Drumroll please....... Well my friends the weather looks :cool1: in Sunny Florida, forecast says 78 on departure day.... St. Thomas early forecast says :sad2: Rainy BUT 80, so maybe the clouds and rain will be moving to get out of the Magics way :rotfl: St. Maarten ok so I cant seem to get a 10 day forecast but they are in the low 80 range all week and sunny....

Seems we may have some Beautiful weather coming our way :banana: :banana: :banana:

I dont care if it rains, I will dance in the warm southern rain, Its a heck of a lot better than white stuff covering every thing around me these days

So here is my 3 days to go cheer :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Yeah I know Im nuts :crazy:

[Haley'smom]

Okay we are all packed up and flying out bright and early tomorrow morning. :cool1: We'll be at WDW before the cruise. Given our commando style in the past we will be looking forward to a nice long relaxing cruise...

Dave, Quick note the T-shirts turned out great! We can't wait for you to see them!

Rottie110, my DH (the weather geek) has been checking the 10 day forcasts as well and agrees that everything looks great for the week at sea. (rain...schmain....)

Happy packing and safe travels everyone!

[Dreamer04]

WEEEE See you Saturday!!!

[Pea-n-Me]

Safe travel, everyone. Looking forward to meeting you all on Saturday!! :sail:

[Lazeric]

Hi everyone!! Looking forward to meeting everyone on the ship.

Quick question for everyone..who ahsn't already left.

We are leaving tomorrow evening, going to French Quarter until Sat, picked up and then taken to cruise. We received these green and white sticky tags that said FRCH on top. I am assuming that means french quarter.... My concern, being that we get in at mindnight tomorrow night, how do I know if these are Magic Express, or do I have to get my luggage from the turnstyle. I didn't get any magic express tag along with this..thought I might. My TA says that we have Magic Express, but I don't want to get to the airport, and not know what to do.

Is anyone else traveling and transferring this way?

Thanks for your help!!!

Eric

[rottie110]

Eric, Unfortunately we ar still here :lmao:
We have the magical express for our luggage and bodies also, we are going direct to the ship but we have bright lime green colored luggage tags, my step mom has done this before and the colors and codes on them are so the airline knows they are disney (green color) and the codes are for disney to deliver to the right spot so you shouldnt see your luggage until you get to your hotel... I just noticed your arrival time, you may want to call disney and just ask how that will work for you at that time of night, or do they have a bus picking you up at the airport, if so you are all set, you can ask the cm who will meet your family at the gate, if you have disney transportation to the resort also.

Oh yeah, and you should have transfer vouchers in your book of paperwork that you recieved too.
See you on the ship, we didnt get to make the shirts but will look for them.

[Lazeric]

That clears up so much...

Our bags say FRCH on the 16th. then to port on the 18th. Only concern is that my brown book doesn;t say anything about us being transferred to port orleans that night, but my TA assues me that we are all ok. If not, will be thumbing it down the highway.

This is our first cruise, we did not make shirts either, but we will look for those who have...please describe them for me.

Also, you have any children travelling with you. Me and my partner have a, 11yo daughter, and we are travelling also with her godparents.

Best;

Eric

[burma]

the shirts I made for us have a green mickey on the front breast with www.disboard.com under it on the back is a picture of Mickey and Minnie at the wheel of a boat ... you should be able to find us in the port or at the 3 pm meet Dock side

See you all there

Dave

[rottie110]

Eric, Glad I cleared it up, someone should meet you from disney with a sign past the security gates when your flight arrives, hope you dont have to thumb it. My son is only 4, and I have a 15 yr old brother going with us too,, we are a group of ten cant miss us we will be the goofy ones LOL... 6 adults 1 teenager and a 4 yr old with a brush cut.(that makes it easy doesnt :rotfl2: ) My son and I are cruising for the first time but the rest of the group are all veteran dclers

Dave: Thanks for the shirt description, will definitely look for you guys, I believe one of your daughters is my sons age he is 4 Will probably miss everyone at port we wont arrive until we figure around 2:30 or so, god willing our flights are on time we are supposed to get some 60mph winds and nasty snow/rain friday but should be done by our 6am flight time out of Buffalo....

Happy flying and wdw for those going.

[cadburysmom]

We don't leave out til Friday morning but wanted to say....

Safe travels!
to those who are leaving before me! :wave: pirate:

Can you believe it's almost here... :magnify: just look at my countdown timer! :Pinkbounc :banana:

[burma]

Unless I turn on the computer tonight ....:confused3

Just printed out our boarding passes ...... sooooooooooooooooo

see ya there.........

[Dreamer04]

I'm not sure if anyone is still around. Just finished packing!!! Printed out our boarding passes and we are all very excited!!

See ya'll tomorrow at 3:00 pm!

[cadburysmom]

Hi Dreamer04 :wave:

I'm still here and STILL packing so you're WAAAAAAAY ahead of me!!!

So excited I can't stand it and looking forward to meeting everyone on Saturday. We fly out at 7pm tonight, staying at the Airport Marriott and catching the Disney bus tomorrow morning....

Can't wait!!! :banana: :Pinkbounc :cool1:

[Sassikay]

We are still here in Buffalo, NY. Leaving at 6:30 tomorrow morning. All packed, house is clean, laundry all caught up, and dog sitter will be here tomorrow. Can't wait! See you tomorrow! :Pinkbounc

[rottie110]

Still here, we are flying with Sassikay 6:30am tomorrow, going to print out the boarding passes, all is packed cept the hairdryer, cat boxes are clean and the food and water are out, poor kitties,, At least someone will check on them a few times.. See you all tomorrow!!!! DS is bouncing off walls, and I cant even type anymore

[burma]

We are here left providence this afternoon around 11am with some heavy winds .... good flights to MCO .... checked in got a HUGE room ... getting picked up early am for our drive to the port.

[rottie110]

Glad you made it, our weather is looking decent for flights was really windy all day here but seems to have settled down, not much snow so we should be on our way bright and early see ya in sunny florida :cool1:

[SweetSpot]

Hi everyone. Hope you are all really enjoying your time on the Magic and made it safe and sound. I was hoping one of you could do something for me. Ken in room service just got back on the ship today. He is an amazing guy, one of the funniest and sweetest people on the ship. He made ours and other DIS members cruise in Nov very special. I was hoping if anyone was planning on ordering room service if they could ask what is the cake of the day and inquire about fruitcake. On our first night we called for the cake of the day and it was fruitcake and I joked that I wasn't taking the fruitcake passed on from the last cruise. The next night it was the same and from then it became a great joke with recipes and surprise deliveries to follow with all of room service getting in on the joke. It would really make him smile considering he is just returning after his vacation. Thanks for listening.

[Dreamer04]

Hi SweetSpot! I'll be sure to mention you when we order our "All Hands on Deck Platter" tonight!

We're onboard now!

[SweetSpot]

Thank you dreamer, but don't need to mention me just ask, Ken will know and you will be part of it. He really is one of those special people you meet once in a life time. You can't help but to smile around him. Thanks.

[Pea-n-Me]

SweetSpot, I will ask for Ken and see about the cake. :teeth:

Dreamer, where are you?? :cutie:

[burma]

Was nice to meet those of you that found me or who I stumbled upon. If anyone is going next year give us a shout we will be cat 6 again

[Pea-n-Me]

Same to you, Dave. :goodvibes We rebooked for '07 but on Wonder, we'll be traveling with a large group from home, many first time cruisers. Will definitely rebook Magic on that trip for '08 - really loved the 7 night cruise. :cloud9:

I got a nice shot of some of the kids from our thread in the Oceaneer Lab on Thursday night - my kids, Mykel Mouse's DS, Tink Fan's DD, Haley's Mom's DD, and Dreamer's DD. If you want a copy, let me know.

Anyone else still swaying? :boat:

[Dreamer04]

I would love a copy, Linda! Maybe post it for us all to see?

I am still swaying, too! I had to take Dramamine yesterday, it was so bad.

[Haley'smom]

Just wanted to say that we really had a great time meeting everyone (and sorry that we did not see everyone). I think that my DD spent a lot more time with your kids than she did with us.

As you can see we are now hooked and have rebooked for Easter 2007. Unfortunately, the schools here in Michigan are not as consistent with the February break schedule so we went with Easter (easier to pinpoint).

I have not gone through all of my pictures yet, but if I have any of the kids or anything else I will be glad to share.

Thanks again for all of your help and suggestions, we had the best trip and can't wait to do it again. :cool1: