January 7, 2006 *Magic* 1/7/06

[budwmn]

:cheer2: A little over a year to go! :cheer2:

Who's joining us??? :wave:

[budwmn]

I can't believe I'm the only one? :fish:

[ohiominnie]

:cheer2: A little over a year to go! :cheer2:

Who's joining us??? :wave:

We'll be there. We rebooked onboard during the 10 day Holiday cruise. There will be:
Mike (aka ohiomickey)
Karen (aka ohiominnie)
KT dd--11 at cruise time
Nick ds--turns 9 on 1/5/06

We'll be in a cat 6, deck 6 midship-ish area, but can't remember what number.

Also sailing with us will be my parents, Dick and Fran, on their third Disney cruise. They will be next door (but not connecting)

Looking forward to getting our group going. We had about 150 of us from the 10 day thread and we had a BLAST mostly b/c of all the other ppl we knew and did things with!

[ohiominnie]

givin' us a little bump.

budwmn, you still out there?

[budwmn]

ohiominnie-
I'm here! :wave2: And getting excited too since we are at almost the 1 year mark -- only 2 days to go! :cool1:

I just can't believe we're the only two on this cruise.
Come on, where is everybody? ? ? :confused3

[budwmn]

:cheer2: ONE YEAR TO GO! :cheer2:

:cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9:

:jumping1: HOORAY! :jumping1:

[icekdz]

I had to search for this page but count us in too! We are

Dale
Kim
Jake 10 yo (at time of cruise)
Brienne 8 yo
Nick 5 yo
Nolan turning 3 on 01/14/06

Every day this week I have told the kids next year at this time we will be on the Disney Cruise!!

[budwmn]

Here's my family's info:

(At time of cruise)
Me 37
DH 37
DS 9

It's cold and snowy here. This cruise can't happen fast enough! :D

[budwmn]

Giving us another bump! :bounce: :jumping3: :bounce:

It's less than a year away and I can't believe there aren't more DISers on this cruise. Where is everybody??? :confused3

[budwmn]

Another bump!

[NancyDVC]

Hi All!

We are going too.
The we being me NancyDVC (mature woman) and
My DBF (Disney Best Friend) (another mature woman)

We rebooked last September on our "Western cruise to nowhere in particular".
We were on the western that was rerouted because of Ivan & Jeanne. We had a ball in spite of all the itinerary changes!

Counting down to a fabulous cruise! :cool1:

[NancyDVC]

:goodvibes Bump Again :goodvibes

[NancyDVC]

Bump Again
I guess it is too far away for some folks to be posting yet! ;)

[glass-slipper]

Hi everyone! I just found this thread. I'll be cruising for the first time :cheer2: :cheer2: with my DH, DS 18 and DD 13. We can't wait! We are booked in a cat. 5 room 7060. :wave2:

[budwmn]

There had been so little activity on this thread that I stopped checking it! :)

It's great to see that our Dis numbers are growing, but I still can't believe that only 5 of us are on this cruise. I guess it's not the quantity but the quality, right? :banana:

Only 8 months to go! :cheer2:

[glass-slipper]

Hi all,
I'm Glass slippers DH,and we are from Maryland.This will be our 7th trip to the parks,but our first time cruising.I can't begin to tell you how excited we are about this trip even though it 8 months away. :smooth: :smooth:

[DreamGirl's Mom]

Hi all,

I just booked the cruise this week. First ever cruise!

It will be just me and my six year old daughter (who does not know about it yet).

[glass-slipper]

:cool1: Hey, Where's everyone at?
Just wanted to bump up to see if anyone else is going! :grouphug:

[all414all]

Hi All,

I just booked the Magic Eastern 1/7/06 for my 2 kids--dd 10 and ds 4-- and my mom and me. I took the kids to DW last Christmas for 10 days and we had a blast, but as a single mom, I felt a little frantic by the end of the vacation. I'm hoping the DC will give us lots of fun family time, but a little more "mom relaxation time" than WDW alllows!

Pam and Crew
WDW 04
WDW 85
WDW 72
DL 05, 04, 03, 02, 01, 00, 99, 98, 97, 96 (we live in CA...)

[Griffin33]

Hi all!

My wife and I (36,35) will be on this cruise along with our son (3) and daughter (5) and my parents (older than us).

This will be our second time on the Magic together. Last time we had a really nice group meet with maybe 20 of us. Would love to see something like that happen again.
:)

[HebeJebe]

We just booked yesterday!

Me (29)
Husband (31)
Brother (18)
Mom (she would kill me)
Dad (oh no, you might be able to deduce her age with this info)

glass-slipper - We are also from MD!

This will be my 4th cruise, we last went in Oct 05 when I got married at Castaway Cay!

[widisneylovers]

First time to this site and am looking forward to getting to know some other people who will be on the cruise in Jan.

It will be:

Me 38
My Husband 39
My Mom
His Parents
Our 2 daughters
6 and 2

First time Disney cruisers, and pointers?

[widisneylovers]

My entire family doesn't know! I booked everyone for a BIG surprise!!! Having a hard time keeping it a secret!

[widisneylovers]

Count us in...I think this is fantastic!!!

[jcbohon]

Hi everyone.. we just booked this week..
First cruise for us as a family..
Me age 35
DH age 42
daughter age 11
daughter age 6

so excited..

[Pooh667]

Hi,

We are booked on the Jan. 7, 2006 cruise too

Me age 38 (ages at time of cruise)
DH age 38
DD age 8
DS age 8
Sister age 43 (LAWalz23)
Mom age 71
Dad age 73

We are all so excited! We have been to DisneyWorld many, many times but this is our first Disney Cruise.
pirate: :boat: pirate: :boat: pirate: :boat: pirate: :boat:

[HebeJebe]

Is anyone else a return cruiser? My party is so I was wondering who I might see at the reception.

[NancyDVC]

Hi all,
We are returning cruisers as well. My DBF (Disney Best friend) and I sailed last year on the 'Western' Magic that turned into a sort of wanderer due to Hurricanes Ivan and Jeanne.
We rebooked on board and can't wait to go again! :goodvibes

It is getting closer now. We made our final payment last week! :cool1: :cheer2:

Let's get planning!

[lilofan]

:earsboy: :earsgirl:

We will be there, too. We are return cruisers from last year and loved the trip. We'll be at WDW four days, then off to the Magic.

[NancyDVC]

*Bump* :sunny:
Are we having fun yet? Are we making lots of plans? Is it January yet?
Well here is our consolation: when it is :cold: here in the north we will be having a :sunny: time on :boat: :goodvibes

Keep those good vibes coming!

[Griffin33]

Is anyone staying overnight in Orlando the night before the cruise? We were considering that option but once my bags are packed, I don't want to have to open them again until I am in my stateroom.

[NancyDVC]

**Bump**

Griffin33,
We are staying overnight at the Radisson near the port. We stayed there last year and had a nice time. We fell asleep early because we had gotten up at 3:00 AM for a 4:30 AM pick up for a 6:30 flight! We wanted to get in early to see friends who live in Celebration. I just booked our flight for January and we are on a 7:00 AM flight on Friday so that we can visit with the same friends again. :cool1:
We liked being able to get up and to the terminal early to walk around and relax. Also with flying out of NY in January, who knows what the weather will be like. Flying in the same day as departure leaves no room for delays! :confused3

How is everyone doing with all this hurricane news? I hope that everyone here and their families are safe and well.

TTFN

[dan and scott]

Hello all!

Well I guess we are done recouping from the Eastbound Panama Canal cruise, so I can officially throw our hat into the ring for this cruise!

It is:
Dan- 33
Scott- 39

This is our 11th Disney cruise!

Can't wait to see the new additions from dry dock!

Dan

[RobynC]

Hooray! We're booked and we talked the grandparents into going too (that was no small task)! This will be our second cruise on the Magic. I thought our first one in October 2004 would be a once in a lifetime trip, but now it's in our blood! We have two DDs 5 & 3. Last time our little one was in the nursery, whenever possible, and now we're all excited she'll get to go to her big kid class. She's a little dissapointed that there won't be any "talking vacumes" from the nursery! I'm sure she'll forget all about those!
We're counting down! Can't wait!
Robyn ::MinnieMo

Me (30)
DH (31)
Lauren (5)
Natalie (3)
My Parents (older than us, but they better keep up! :earsboy: )

[dan and scott]

Welcome Robyn!

Dan

[Griffin33]

Welcome Robyn...

Looks like our kids will be in the clubs together. I have a 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son!

[Mommy2abunch]

We too will be on this cruise :) Me dh our crew of 5 dd 11 dd 11 ds 8 ds 5(its his wish) dd 3. Along with our moms(our dads are trying to get on this too with their own cabin LOL)

Dh and I have done RCCL for our 2nd honeymoon last jan, and MIL and FIL have done disney 5 times(this will be their 1st 7 day) My mom and dad are newbies LOL :) :earsgirl: :cool1:

We are almost all packed LMAO :rotfl:

Hugs and we are at less then 90 days to go

[RobynC]

Thanks for the welcome!

Less than 90 days!! Is anyone else hitting the gym and trying to turn away the extra treats in preparation for their "cruise clothes?" It keeps me motivated to think that I'm sure there are other moms and dad out there getting ready for the same trip I am! We need a support group!
Robyn ::MinnieMo

[lilofan]

Yes, my DW and I are both on a "Fit in the Cruise Clothes" mode, though she hardly needs it.
By the way did anyone book a REAS? We did but cancelled when theymade the big change in what you get. Just wondering.
::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[Griffin33]

Booked my Palo reservations today. Last time we made the mistake of doing Palo dinner the night before Palo brunch....it was too much too close together. This time I decided to do Palo brunch on the second day at sea (Monday) and dinner on Wednesday night. As long as the kids are happy in the clubs we should be able to stick to those plans!

[Mommy2abunch]

I have a question :) ON formal night do the kids(namely the lil ones) really dress up?? Jaykob and Mikey have suits and Mikey is soo ready to wear his LOL Jaykob on the other hand(this is his wish BTW from Make a wish :) He has had 3 open heart surgeries and his scar can be bother some by shirts like his button downs KWIM :( He loves to dress up but I know he would never keep a tie on KWIM. Does he really have to wear one or is ok for just his jacket KWIM. The girls all 3 of them(well plus mommy nana meme) cant wait to dress up LOL. Something we dont get to do much. Is a simple black dress ok for my preteens?? Do you think it would be ok for my youngest daughter to wear her bell dress that mommy made?? :lovestruc

[Griffin33]

If the kids want to dress up and are comfortable in dressy clothing, great. If you son doesn't want to wear a button down shirt or tie, it doesn't matter one little bit IMHO.

There is a great deal of latitude in what the grownups wear on formal night and even more latitude for the kids! Last time, my son wore a nice golf shirt and khakis. He looked sharp and was comfy.

Your preteens will look great in black dresses.

My party will be the ones not wearing tuxedos, not wearing formal ball gowns, not wearing ties. We play dress up enough in the real world. We will wear nice, comfortable clothing and will have a great time.

The exception, of course, is Palo night....I'll wear a sport coat but no tie.

[lilofan]

We are celebrating an anniversary so we will dress up big time on one formal night but go more casual on the other. As others have said, there is a great deal of latitude and the most important thing to wear is a smile.
::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[dan and scott]

Anyone else still in a GTY status for their room?

I just added another person to our reservation (Scotts mom) and still no room number!

Dan

[dan and scott]

We also do not dress up for formal night! I am on vacation and choose not to do this-but several people do dress up-it goes both ways!

Dan

[Griffin33]

Anyone else still in a GTY status for their room?

I just added another person to our reservation (Scotts mom) and still no room number!

Dan

We booked our same room as last cruise (Roy Suite) so I guess this doesn't apply to us. What is GTY?

[dan and scott]

Guarantee status-you hae the Category number but not the room number!

Dan

[Mommy2abunch]

We got our cabins today from Make a Wish :) Now if someone could tell me if 2630 & 2632 are the ones with the adjoining door KWIM also we will have 2592. And our dads are also going to be joining us for sure :) I am soooo ready to go LMAO :cheer2: :cheer2:

We got our fight info today too. :cool1:

[dan and scott]

Rooms 2630 and 2632 are not connecting rooms. They are adjoining but do not have the interior door inside to get from one room to the other.

dan

[Mommy2abunch]

Thanks Dan That is what I thought but when I looked on the DCL site it kinda looked like a door that swing

No biggy LOL We are splitting up kids between each grandparent and us. My mom and step dad will get Jaykob the Wish Kiddo LOL

[MyLove4Disney]

You can count me and my daughter in. We are making this our 2nd cruise and celebrating her 21st birthday. Her birthday is actually 12/26 and she informs me that she is going to celebrating it everyday until we get back. We both can't wait. We are going to WDW 5 days before to enjoy the parks. I am even using my air miles to get there from CA and flying 1st class all the way for $20 can't bet that.

:Pinkbounc this is how we are feeling. We are getting all our clothing ready. Last time we didn't know about the theme nights, bet we are going to be ready this time. I know some don't like to dress up but we are going all the way. 1 formal night, 1 semi-formal, 1 pirates pirate: night, and some cools stuff for the adults only lounge 60' 70' and 80's themes. Hey for the adults going it really is great at Rock'n Bar D you gotta just go and do things that you might not do at home. My daughter a music major in college is going to sign up for the guest talent show and she is really excited about that. Last cruise we didn't go, but heard it was a riot. Some really good and some not so good.

We can't wait to see Castaway Cay, last time the current was going the wrong direction and we couldn't pull into port, the Capt'n tried 3 times, we were disappointed, but still had a great time on the ship.

I enjoy reading about everyone elses adventures and expectations, keep writing now that it is getting so close. :hourglass

[dan and scott]

Welcome MyLove4Disney!

Dan

[lilofan]

Question to some of you veteran cruisers, if we book Palo on the last night (Friday) will we miss anything special or is that a good night to go? ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[Griffin33]

Lilofan -

The general feeling from people is that Friday is not a good night for Palo reservations for a number of reasons. First, you will have just had an exhausting, sandy day on Castaway Cay and may not want to dress your best. Secondly, you may need some extra time packing and getting your suitcases out so you may not want to have a late night. And third, you will not see your servers on the last night when they usually do something special for the kids and also traditionally are thanked and given their gratuities.

That being said, if the only night you can do it is Friday, then by all means, you should do it anyway!

[NancyDVC]

Hi all,
We enjoy dressing up for the formal and semi formal nights, but we don't go crazy. Just something long and pretty. But then being 2 'mature' ladies what else have we got to do?
I missed pirates night on our last cruise because I was confined to the room due to a stomach virus. i am looking forward to it this time around.

I was just reading in my Pasporter that the most misses of docking at CC are in January & February :worried: I am telling myself not to worry. If we made it last time (we the first ones back to CC after Hurricane Frances) then we will make it this time. :goodvibes

Hmm I forgot we could make our Palo ressies already. I have no clue what night we want to go. I better get planning!

TTFN

[MyLove4Disney]

Hi all,
I was just reading in my Pasporter that the most misses of docking at CC are in January & February :worried: I am telling myself not to worry. If we made it last time (we the first ones back to CC after Hurricane Frances) then we will make it this time. :goodvibes

Hmm I forgot we could make our Palo ressies already. I have no clue what night we want to go. I better get planning!

TTFN

Hi NancyDVC, I hope for goovibes also as last year Feb 5-12 my daughter and I made the same cruise and we didn't get to go into to CC port, we were disappointed as we were mostly excited about laying out on the beach and really enjoying the ocean we really didn't do that at the other two ports, but it didn't happen. Also we saved all our gadget and small gift spending money for CC so our friends all got the same souvenirs from the ships limited shopping. Soooooo I hope we make it.

FYI I booked at Palo's on Sunday night at 8pm is seemed to be the most open night to us. Based on Last Years events schedule.

Hope to maybe meet you on the crusie. TTYL

MyLove4Disney
:earsgirl:

[RobynC]

Mommy2abunch---I'm not sure how old your little ones are but by the second night on our first cruise we found that it just wasn't worth getting the kids dressed for dinner each night and having them sit for a formal dinner (especially since they would only eat chicken nuggets or hot dogs). We started checking them into the kid's club before we went to dinner. They ate there (if you had them there by a certain time) and had a great time while the grown-ups enjoyed a nice dinner without the whine! We felt like geniuses after we started doing this!

[RobynC]

I have a question :) ON formal night do the kids(namely the lil ones) really dress up?? Jaykob and Mikey have suits and Mikey is soo ready to wear his LOL Jaykob on the other hand(this is his wish BTW from Make a wish :) He has had 3 open heart surgeries and his scar can be bother some by shirts like his button downs KWIM :( He loves to dress up but I know he would never keep a tie on KWIM. Does he really have to wear one or is ok for just his jacket KWIM. The girls all 3 of them(well plus mommy nana meme) cant wait to dress up LOL. Something we dont get to do much. Is a simple black dress ok for my preteens?? Do you think it would be ok for my youngest daughter to wear her bell dress that mommy made?? :lovestruc

Mommy2abunch---I'm not sure how old your little ones are but by the second night on our first cruise we found that it just wasn't worth getting the kids dressed for dinner each night and having them sit for a formal dinner (especially since they would only eat chicken nuggets or hot dogs). We started checking them into the kid's club before we went to dinner. They ate there (if you had them there by a certain time) and had a great time while the grown-ups enjoyed a nice dinner without the whine! We felt like geniuses after we started doing this!

[budwmn]

Hello to everyone. Glad to see this thread has had some action lately. I started it a while ago, but then was worried that I was going to have to cancel the cruise. My doctors thought I had thyroid cancer. I just had it removed a week ago (of course right when my final payment was due). I received the biopsy reports and it was benign -- no cancer! First thing I did after calling family members was book our air arrangements for January. Finally, the trip feels real and I can't wait. :banana:

lilofan - In regards to your question about dining the last night at Palo, it can be nice. We've done it twice. It just takes some planning. Tip your waiters on Thursday night. That's not really a big deal. Packing isn't that bad because you're just loading up dirty clothes into a bag. Dinner at Palo ends the cruise on a real high note.

[Griffin33]

Hi Jenny -

Glad to hear that you are okay and will be joining us!

[lilofan]

THanks budwmn and griffin. Your replies have answered my question. Only
81 days to go.
::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo
How about pirate: night. Are most people costuming? We are.

[Griffin33]

I seem to be fresh out of pirate garb...I can't see anyone in my party dressing up for pirate night but I understand it is quite popular even with the adults!

[MyLove4Disney]

THanks budwmn and griffin. Your replies have answered my question. Only
81 days to go.
::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo
How about pirate: night. Are most people costuming? We are.


We definetly are, two adult women, ::MinnieMo ::MinnieMo we can't wait. My daughter requested that I make a special disney level costume pirate:

[jcbohon]

We are dressing up for pirate night. If i can keep the kids from tearing up their costumes already! they are sooo excited.
Getting closer!!
joy

[NancyDVC]

:hourglass Eleven (11) Weeks from today, actually from right now we'll be boarding!!!! Yippee! :cool1:
Now all I have to do is get through the accreditation survey at work, :crazy2: do some Christmas shopping, find clothes, pack and we're off!!!!!!!!

I am reading my DCL Passporter from cover to cover again and again. (It keeps me from getting too crazy about work.) :eek:

And I also need to find time to replace my computer (it died :sad1: ) so that I don't have to travel to the library all the time to go online!!! ::yes::

Take care for now!1

[jcbohon]

Just booked our excursions.. is there any way to tell which night the activities are ..ie pirate night, formal etc. And I understand that the dining rotations we cant find out til we are on board.. is that correct?
Thanks..

[MyLove4Disney]

Just booked our excursions.. is there any way to tell which night the activities are ..ie pirate night, formal etc. And I understand that the dining rotations we cant find out til we are on board.. is that correct?
Thanks..

We took this same tour in Feb 2005, this is what the schedule was then.

Sat - Set sail
Sun - Day at Sea
Mon - Day at Sea - Golden Mickey - Formal Night
Tue - Day at St. Marteen - Priates Night. We bought islandware for the evening event, because we didn't know about the theme nights.
Wed - St. Thomas
Thur - Day at Sea - Semi Formal Night
Fri- Was suppose to be CC day, but we had a day at Sea
Sat - Arrive back in port

We were a party of 2 adults my DD and I, at a table of 8, all were couples except us and our rotation was LAP late seating. I have heard late seating adults groups have been getting this rotation. Do not if it is just coincidental or not.

[jcbohon]

Thank you..that was helpful!!

[WiscBill]

I wanted to thank all of the people who posted at this forum. It mad planning our first cruise very easy. We especially appreciated the advice on Palo (late night Sunday for us). The on-line booking feature will definitely cut down on stress the first day.

Does anyone have information on the St. John Island tour? We are planning on doing this as a family with our four year old daughter and are worried about the length and whether this would be fun for her.

Also, I've noticed that people have mentioned that there are wine tastings, beer tastings, martini tastings, and even tequilla tastings. I don't suppose there are any Bourbon tastings?

Again, thanks and we look forward to meeting all of you.

[lilofan]

Hi WiscBill
Glad you'll be joining us. For your best view of daily activities on board the ship type in "barb cruise disney" on your google search (can't put the web site as it is blocked here) go to that site and you can find the "Navigator"
which will give you a complete list of activities as they are currently configured each day.
::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[Griffin33]

I don't suppose there are any Bourbon tastings?

Hi WiscBill!

Happy to have you with us. The Bourbon tastings are scheduled exactly at the times you want them to be scheduled. It goes like this:

1. Go to any bar on the ship.
2. Order any number of bourbons you want.
3. Taste them.

I will be the guy next to you having my own scotch tasting. :wave2:

[WiscBill]

Wow,
now I know I'm really going to enjoy this cruise.

[MyLove4Disney]

:rotfl: So what time, which night and which bar are we all meeting to enjoy the tastings.

[dan and scott]

Finally got our room reservations sorted out for our stay before the cruise! We are DVC owners and have been on a waitlist for the stay! WE got the call and have a 1 bedroom at Old Key West.

Can't wait!

Oh and we are bringing Scotts mom now-its here Christmas gift to her from us!

Dan

[RobynC]

Hey Everyone,
I just wanted to make sure everyone knows that you have to have a passport now to get off and on at the islands. This new law starts Jan 1, 2006. It usually takes about 6 weeks to process a new passport and we are at 8 1/2 weeks out now. We had our pictures all taken today at the Super Target. We all look like criminals! Not smiling for pictures is my kids favorite pastime! Better luck to ya'll on your photos!

[all414all]

Hi All,

We are all getting very excited! Two months can speed by so quickly, and I appreciate having great posts like all of yours to read whenever I need a little "teaser" for the cruise!

I have a question about Sanibel Island. I want to take my DD 10 and DS 4 to Sanibel since I have heard it is a great shelling beach. Has anyone been there and do you have any tips/advice? Would you recommend going before the cruise or driving all the way over to the gulf coast after debarkation--we don't fly out until Sunday evening after the cruise and will be at WDW for a few days prior, as well. Would the weather be hit or miss at this time of the year?

Also, To MyLove4Disney--I noticed we're nearly neighbors! I'm across the causeway in Sacramento and used to work in Davis.

Thanks everyone! Looking forward to January!

Pam

[lilofan]

Welcome to the cruise. Seems like we're loading up with Californians. We're from Huntington Beach, and so looking forward to this adventure.
::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[MyLove4Disney]

Hey Everyone,
I just wanted to make sure everyone knows that you have to have a passport now to get off and on at the islands. This new law starts Jan 1, 2006. It usually takes about 6 weeks to process a new passport and we are at 8 1/2 weeks out now. We had our pictures all taken today at the Super Target. We all look like criminals! Not smiling for pictures is my kids favorite pastime! Better luck to ya'll on your photos!


Thank you for this update. I didn't realize, thought we only needed birthcertifs until end of 2006. Question on this, did you have to have your pictures the day you applied or does that happen later. How did you go about it. I know there is a special form and you can apply to places on line that will do fast turn around, but wasn't sure how they get the photos and the birthcertifs. Can you tell me what you did. Thanks a bunch. Now I am a little worried.

[Griffin33]

Some post office branches will take the pictures and process the passport applications all at the same time. Usually, you need to make an appointment (at least around here we did.)

[RobynC]

Thank you for this update. I didn't realize, thought we only needed birthcertifs until end of 2006. Question on this, did you have to have your pictures the day you applied or does that happen later. How did you go about it. I know there is a special form and you can apply to places on line that will do fast turn around, but wasn't sure how they get the photos and the birthcertifs. Can you tell me what you did. Thanks a bunch. Now I am a little worried.


I am so sorry to worry everyone!! My travel agent called me today and said that they have moved the date back on that to any bookings after December 28, 2006. So passports will not be necessary this time, birth certificates will still be fine. I feel terrible because my parents just turned in their paperwork the day before yesterday and paid almost $200 for them. It seems that even in the passport office they thought the Jan 2006 date would be in effect., but my dh and I looked it up tonight online to double check and we will not need them! So sorry for the confusion!!!! (I'm glad I can throw away those horrible pictures though!)

[MyLove4Disney]

I got this press release from the following web page on the US Department of State.


http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2626.html

So it looks like they have postphoned it a year.





Press Release: Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Formally Sumbitted for Public Comment


Initiative Designed to Expedite Travel in the Western Hemisphere While Enhancing Security

Washington, D.C. – The Departments of Homeland Security and State formally submitted the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative proposal for public comment. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will require all U.S. citizens, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and citizens of Canada and Mexico to have a passport or other accepted secure document that establishes the bearer’s identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States by January 1, 2008.

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 mandated that the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, develop and implement a plan to require U.S. citizens and foreign nationals to present a passport, or other secure document when entering the United States.

In the proposed implementation plan, the Initiative will be rolled out in phases, providing as much advance notice as possible to the affected public to enable them to meet the terms of the new guidelines. The proposed timeline will be as follows:

December 31, 2006 – Requirement applied to all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.
December 31, 2007 – Requirement extended to all land border crossings as well as air and sea travel.
In April 2005, the Departments of State (State) and Homeland Security (DHS) announced a proposed plan to be implemented in three phases beginning on December 31, 2005 for the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. After further review and considering the delay in publishing the public notice in the Federal Register, State and DHS recognized that implementing the December 31, 2005, phase would be problematic for travelers. This new timeline will simplify the implementation and provide a longer lead-time for travelers to come into compliance with the requirements.

As previously noted, the passport will be the document of choice for travel within the Western Hemisphere or re-entry. However, another document that we anticipate will be acceptable under the travel initiative is the Border Crossing Card, (BCC – or “laser visa”). Currently, the BCC serves in lieu of a passport and a visa for citizens of Mexico traveling to the U.S. from contiguous territory. Other documents that we are considering for acceptance under this initiative are the Customs and Border Protection Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI), NEXUS and Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program cards.

No currently existing documents other than the BCC, SENTRI, NEXUS or FAST cards are under active consideration as substitutes for the passport. However, DHS and State are reviewing new technological developments regarding options for secure travel documents. Acceptable documents must establish the citizenship and identity of the bearer, and include significant security features. Ultimately, all documents used for travel to the U.S. are expected to include biometrics that can be used to authenticate the document and verify identity.

To provide vital information to the general public, the Departments of Homeland Security and State are issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on the plan to the public and requesting input and/or comment on the suggested documents and possible alternative documents that can meet the statutory requirements. A more formal rulemaking will be issued later this year following review of those comments to implement the first phase of the initiative. This rulemaking will take into account comments received from the ANPRM as well as soliciting further comments on the rulemaking itself.

Those wishing to comment on the proposal may access the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for submitting comments.

For more information, visit www.dhs.gov or www.travel.state.gov.


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[budwmn]

bump :Pinkbounc

[Tenorsinging]

CAN I GO CAN I GO?????? Any extra room in luggage???? I am already jonesing from last week.....and it's close to my birthday too!!!!

[Griffin33]

CAN I GO CAN I GO?????? Any extra room in luggage???? I am already jonesing from last week.....and it's close to my birthday too!!!!

Wow, I feel like we've just had a DIS celebrity drop by on our little thread! Hi Tenor! :wave:

[Tenorsinging]

HOWDY TO YER FACES!!!!!!! :wave2: :lovestruc

Now....pleeeezzzzeeee can I go????? :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :wizard:

[DisneyDmbNut]

HOWDY TO YER FACES!!!!!!! :wave2: :lovestruc

Now....pleeeezzzzeeee can I go????? :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :wizard:
Oh for the love of Tom Ford....leave these nice people alone!!

Sorry for the interruption...MEN IN WHITE COATS...she's in the Jan 7th thread!

[Tenorsinging]

TATTLE TAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :smooth: pirate: :p :p


Tenor: :moped:

[PrincessYvonne]

I found one other thread in November 2005. We are going: Chris- 39, Yvonne - 43 and daughter Nicolle - 13. Can't wait! ::MickeyMo

[Griffin33]

Welcome PrincessYvonne...glad to have you and your family with us!

[MyLove4Disney]

Also, To MyLove4Disney--I noticed we're nearly neighbors! I'm across the causeway in Sacramento and used to work in Davis.



Pam, I was just re reading all the post getting my fix for the curise again and noticed your post here, so sorry I didn't reply sooner.

This is so kooooll we are neighbors. We are leaving on the 2 and staying at Port Orleans Riverside AKA Dixielandings. I currently work in Davis myself 22 years now. the local government.

We should meet up either prior or at least during the cruise time.
My DD and I have done WDW many times in Feb and weather in FL has always been great, so not sure about a month earlier, but you know the weather this year has been wierd everywhere, look we are setting records here for high temps. It was almost t-shirt and shorts weather yesterday here.

Anyways I have read on other Threads about big groups of DIS'er meeting up this would be great. We could start the trend for our cruise.

Let us know. only 49 days left Yahoo!!!!! :earsgirl: :earsgirl:

[RobynC]

Last time we met other dis board families on the top deck during the cast off party. All our kids were blowing bubble so we could tell who we were. My kids thought the music at the party area was too loud, so it was really nice to be up on the deck by the basketball court and wave goodbye to all the people on shore. Anyone up for bubbles during cast off? ::MinnieMo

[Griffin33]

That sounds like fun. Last cruise, I met bunch of DIS'ers in one of the bars (Diversions I think?) on the first day at sea and we also had a cocktail party before dinner one night in the Roy Suite.

[MyLove4Disney]

That sounds like fun. Last cruise, I met bunch of DIS'ers in one of the bars (Diversions I think?) on the first day at sea and we also had a cocktail party before dinner one night in the Roy Suite.

Hey Griffin33
Wow they had a party in the Roy Disney Suite, that would be sweet. :rolleyes1 If I had the suite or the Walt Suite with the Piano, I sure would have a party, but alas we are in a cat 12 gty, In hopes of an upgrade to at least a 10...

So if anyone is in the Roy or Walt Suites. I would love to at least see them, may be you wouldn't mind giving a tour some afternoon on a sea day.

So anyways groups maybe bubble, tshirt colors or some type of special cruise logo signs. Lets make this a great trip for having fun and meeting great new Disney Fans friends.

[Griffin33]

So if anyone is in the Roy or Walt Suites. I would love to at least see them, may be you wouldn't mind giving a tour some afternoon on a sea day.


I'm sure we can arrange a tour for you. :) Maybe we'll do the party again too since it was certainly fun to host.

[WiscBill]

DW is going scuba diving on both St. Maarten and St. Thomas and would like to know if there are any other divers on the trip. She's especially interesed in learning if any one had done the dives before. ( I'll be taking DD4 to the Butterfly Farm and Coki Beach).

BTW, Griffen33, I sent a request to DCL for a scotch tasting for our cruise. If they don't come through, I'm bringing my single malt sampler with. How about Diversions Sunday or Monday ?

[Griffin33]

BTW, Griffen33, I sent a request to DCL for a scotch tasting for our cruise. If they don't come through, I'm bringing my single malt sampler with. How about Diversions Sunday or Monday ?


Count me in for that! Y'know what goes well with a scotch tasting, don't you? A low stakes friendly neighborhood poker game. I wonder if we could put one of those together...

[medisneycm]

hello all!

i'm Mylove4disney's DD who will be turning 21 and celebrating her 21st bday on the cruise...i'm for any of the tastings...hehe...

have a magical day!

~monica

[dan and scott]

Hello again guys!

Sorry I haven't been posting much-but busy with the holidays!

So has anyone with a GTY status gotten a room assignment yet? We are still waiting here-should be anyday though (I think).

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Day, and hope you didn't shop too much today!

Well off to work I go!

Take care all
Dan

[MyLove4Disney]

Hello again guys!

Sorry I haven't been posting much-but busy with the holidays!

So has anyone with a GTY status gotten a room assignment yet? We are still waiting here-should be anyday though (I think).

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Day, and hope you didn't shop too much today!

Well off to work I go!

Take care all
Dan

Hey Dan no update for us either haven't received anything nor is there anything posted on my reservations online.



Say is anyone else doing all the Palo dinning events.
our schedule is as follows,
Brunch Monday at 10:30
High Tea Thursday at 3:00 not sure about this but what-the-heck
Dinner Friday at 8:30 I know it is the last night but seemed to be the best night as there were no other special events going on.

I hope others of you out there are doing the same and we can meet up and get to know each other.

Well we are really getting excited now 45 days :Pinkbounc

[glass-slipper]

Hello and welcome Princess Yvonne :wave2: .We are very happy to see that your daughter Nicolle is a young teen. (our daughter Emily is also 13 ::MinnieMo ).We were somewhat concerned that since school was in session that most of the children would be of the pre-school age.
Where has all the time gone? We haven't posted since the end of May,but are very excited that our trip is only a month away.We will be arriving at the parks a day before New Years eve then driving over to the Port for the cruise.So this should be the trip of a lifetime. :cheer2:

[flippin4mickey]

Hi all!

We will be on our first DCL cruise this week. It is me(38) DH (37) DS(9) DS(5) and DD(4). This is our kids 1st cruise and our 2nd we are sooo excited. I just found this thread. It has been such a great help planning this cruise by reading DIS posts. This sounds like a fun group going this week. I know DCL is usually booked solid but is there anyway to find out how popular this week is? Has anyone cruised this week before? How's the weather?

Thanks

[lilofan]

Hi
Welcome to the cruise. My DW and I cruised last year at the begining of January and the weather was very pleasent. Hope your kids are ready for a wonderful adventure. ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[MyLove4Disney]

Welcome Flippin4Mickey

I'm glad you and your family will joining this cruise. I think it will be a wonderful time. My DD and I cruised 1st week of Feb in 2005 and it was cold in WDW and windy, mind you I came from No. CA it was beautiful, but as we left the states it became very beautiful in fact at the islands it was almost hot, we got sweaty just walking around. So if you are going early for WDW like my DD and I are pack some warmer things or at least a pair of pants and a thick sweat shirt.

Hope to meet you on the cruise. TTYL

:earsgirl:

[flippin4mickey]

Thanks for the weather report. That helps. I was wondering if we would need warmer clothes in the evening on the ship. We are not going to the world before or after. This is a cruise only trip for us. Any weather in the Caribbean has got to be better that Michigan in January.
Thanks :sunny:

[flippin4mickey]

My DH & I have a Palo reservation on night 5 (St Thomas & St John). Any pros or cons with this evening? Our reservation is @ 6pm thought we'd have the kids do dinner in the club that night. Does anyone have any insight on what our dinning rotation may be or what we will be missing in the dinning room that night. We are scheduled for early seating and we have 3 kids 9,5 & 4.
Thanks :boat:

[Griffin33]

My DH & I have a Palo reservation on night 5 (St Thomas & St John).

I think we did the same night as you for Palo but our reservation is a little later.

[merlin1]

Hi! This is my first post. I will be cruising this week with my best friend and my DD(4). I am hoping for good weather as well.

[MyLove4Disney]

Hi! This is my first post. I will be cruising this week with my best friend and my DD(4). I am hoping for good weather as well.


This is going to be so cool, we are all going to have a great trip.

[flippin4mickey]

Hi merlin1 welcome to the boards and the cruise. My DD is 4 also. She is really looking forward to the kids club. ::MinnieMo

[WiscBill]

I'll add my welcome to Merlin 1 also. My DD will turn 4 in February and is very excited about the club. I hope they still have the story time with Snow White since she is a big favorite. (Not as big as Princess Aurora, who I understand is normally not on the cruise). Have you decided on shore excursions yet?

[flippin4mickey]

Hi wiscbill It was difficult choosing excursions w/ a 4 yr old. We did choose St. Maarten island & butterfly tour & Atlantis Sub adventure on St Thomas. Did you reserve anything yet? What have you heard is good for this age? Story time w/any princess is going to be a huge hit. :cloud9:

[merlin1]

I couldn't really find anything really interesting for the under 5 children. We are just going to do some shopping and beaches on our own. I would love to do something like the regatta and I understand that you can leave the children at the club; however, I just don't feel comfortable getting off the ship without her. EEEK!

[merlin1]

Hello again guys!

Sorry I haven't been posting much-but busy with the holidays!

So has anyone with a GTY status gotten a room assignment yet? We are still waiting here-should be anyday though (I think).

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Day, and hope you didn't shop too much today!

Well off to work I go!

Take care all
Dan
Hi Dan and Scott,

We were a GTY Cat. 6 and had a room as of Friday before last. I am a little worried because we got room 5124 and the only info. I can find on that room is that there is some sort of wierd grinding noise. Have you been on deck 5 in any of your many Disney Cruises?

[dan and scott]

Hi Dan and Scott,

We were a GTY Cat. 6 and had a room as of Friday before last. I am a little worried because we got room 5124 and the only info. I can find on that room is that there is some sort of wierd grinding noise. Have you been on deck 5 in any of your many Disney Cruises?

For the repo cruise we were in stateroom #5627. The only problem we had was it was be a crew area and it was noisy on the first day and the last night-really late on the last night! We have also stayed port side and never had a problem!

Dan

[MyLove4Disney]

So has anyone with a GTY status gotten a room assignment yet? We are still waiting here-should be anyday though (I think).




Hello Dan any news today? its been 6 more days and no news yet, I hope that only means good news and a great upgrade. I noticed they are still selling cat 4 5 and 6 online.

Good luck
Susan

[dan and scott]

Hello Dan any news today? its been 6 more days and no news yet, I hope that only means good news and a great upgrade. I noticed they are still selling cat 4 5 and 6 online.

Good luck
Susan


Just checked-still nothing-LOL
This is our 12 (I think) DCL cruise, we have never gotten an upgrade so I am sure we won't get one! LOL Oh well-we really like inside staterooms, but with his mom going it would be nice to have a split bath.

Dan

[merlin1]

We are staying at the Raddission the night before but have not yet decided to do after. Our flights do not leave until Sunday evening. We are not really interested in WDW(at least the two adults are not, don't tell my daughter) maybe Sea World, or sticking around the Cocoa Beach area. Does anyone have any ideas, perhaps things that you have done post cruise in the past?

[dan and scott]

Well guys I just wanted to let you all know that we are still stateroomless! Our friends from PA got their docs earlier this week and we can't even get a stateroom number? LOL

dan

[dan and scott]

Just thought I would give everyone an update!

We leave in 30 days to spend a few days at WDW before the cruise and guess what

Still no room and still no docs!

dan

[MyLove4Disney]

Just thought I would give everyone an update!

We leave in 30 days to spend a few days at WDW before the cruise and guess what

Still no room and still no docs!

dan

We leave in 29 days on the 2nd No Docs for us either. Oh well no worries, :rotfl:

[lilofan]

We leave in 29 days for POR and we don't have docs, either. We have our room, however, 6630, and we are so ready for this. Its our "25th" and we are going to celebrate to the max.
::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[MyLove4Disney]

We leave in 29 days for POR and we don't have docs, either. We have our room, however, 6630, and we are so ready for this. Its our "25th" and we are going to celebrate to the max.
::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo


That is a large accomplishment these days and what a way to celebrate. We are staying at POR also, but starting on the 2nd, my daughter is celebrating her 21st :bday: She is a christmas baby and is celebrating for 21 days starting 12/25 and ending with the cruise on the 14th.

Say, We should meet up at POR, PM if you want too. I am doing a suprise illumnations 2 hour cruise the night we get there with another couple, well at least I am trying to work it out, not finalized yet and that I can keep it a suprise, that is really hard.

Hope to meet you on the ship or at POR.

PS, if you like dinner shows and you haven't been to one yet, I highly recommend the Hoop Dee Doo Review a lot of fun and pretty good food as well for a fun evening before the cruise since you are celebrating to the max...

Mylove4Disney
Susan

:earsgirl: :earsgirl:


:disrocks:

[dan and scott]

We leave in 29 days for POR and we don't have docs, either. We have our room, however, 6630, and we are so ready for this. Its our "25th" and we are going to celebrate to the max.
::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

Did you book a GTY stateroom?

Dan

[dan and scott]

The moment we have been waiting for, WE GOT A ROOM!!!

Finally!

Dan

[WiscBill]

Well, please don't keep us in suspense after all this time. Where is it? Did you get upgraded? :teacher:

[dan and scott]

We paid for a GTY CAt 12-we were upgraded to a Cat 11! However we got a handicapped room-so it is huge!

Dan

[DanaSiegel]

My son (8) and I are joining my mother sister and niece (4) and nephew (8) are going to be on the Magic cruise, Jan. 7-14. My sister has done the Disney cruise before, but I haven't. Any suggestions for the newbie? I don't even know what questions to ask.

What shore excursions are really worthwhile?

Thanks,

Dana

[MyLove4Disney]

The moment we have been waiting for, WE GOT A ROOM!!!

Finally!

Dan

Yahoo, your message made me go do an online lookie lou. We finally got our room also. we had a \GTY Cat 12, we were hoping for an upgrade also,




drum roll please......


Upgraded to a Cat 9 ocean view Yahoooooo :cool1:

[dan and scott]

Yahoo, your message made me go do an online lookie lou. We finally got our room also. we had a \GTY Cat 12, we were hoping for an upgrade also,




drum roll please......


Upgraded to a Cat 9 ocean view Yahoooooo :cool1:

Wow great for you! We actually got the room that I wanted-we got a Cat 11 handicapped room-so it is huge and will be great for the 3 of us!

Dan

[MyLove4Disney]

We actually got the room that I wanted-we got a Cat 11 handicapped room-so it is huge and will be great for the 3 of us!

Dan


Thats great, so did you get deck 7 aft HC room, if so you will be right next to the secret deck area. Enjoy.

This is turning out to a great trip many happy suprises for many of the Jan 7 cruisers.

We are so excited, can not wait for the days to pass and fly out and start enjoying all the events.

See all of you very soon :earsgirl:

[dan and scott]

Yep right across the hall from the aft deck!

[merlin1]

My son (8) and I are joining my mother sister and niece (4) and nephew (8) are going to be on the Magic cruise, Jan. 7-14. My sister has done the Disney cruise before, but I haven't. Any suggestions for the newbie? I don't even know what questions to ask.

What shore excursions are really worthwhile?

Thanks,

Dana
Wow another 4 year old girl. We will have to get them all together. Perhaps if we introduce them early on they will feel more comfortable going to the club if they can go together. My daughter is very social and happy as long as there is something interesting going on; however, I do have fear that she will hate the club and there will be no reading quietly in a deck chair or relaxing dinners without child. Heaven forbid!

[dan and scott]

Hello all! (sorry I copied and pasted this from other thread!)

As many of my August Repo cruise mates know, I am a restaraunt manager for Taco Bell. My building just recieved an awesome remodel and reopened last July. Well during my shift Thursday the restaraunt caught fire! I had to evacuate the building , went back in and tried to contain the fire but it was too far gone! The building was a complete loss! This has been a complete roller coaster for me! All of my employess are being taken care of at other locations and we will rebuild.

http://mansfieldnewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=B7&Dato=20051208&Kategori=NEWS01&Lopenr=1208001&Ref=PH&Profile=1002&SectionCat=NEWS17

Dan

[MyLove4Disney]

Dan, I sure hope you and everyone was all right and there were no injuries and only building damage. And yes you can rebuild. It looks like it was a bad weather that day as well. Try not to worry to much. Look for what caused the problem and incorroprate enhanced safegards for the future. This will be a tough few weeks for you, you will be stronger for what you learned by this event. Even though you remodeled, there most likely have been improvements that can be added this time and I am sure fire retardent systems will be one on them.

Any way Dan, cheer up you are leaving in a few weeks for a wonderful adventure that won't include worries of the world, just sheer pleasure and pampering by Disney. Don't miss the cruise, the issues of business will be there when you return. You will need this cruise more now than ever.

Here are happy thoughts for you :wave2:

[snwwhite]

Count us in!! Myself, my husband. 9 yr old daughter (who will celebrate her 10th B-day on the ship 1/11), and my parents. I paid for my daughter's best friend to come too. So they can celebrate her B-day all week. Her best friends aunt and uncle are also cruising with us. This way if they have a meltdown half way through the cruise, they can go to seperate cabins and cool off!!!


BUT most important......

We got our cruise docs today!!!! :banana: :banana:


Be on the lookout for yours!! Only 23 more days to go!!!

[DisneyFanTN]

Count us in too ..... Myself, husband, DD 1 and DS 5. I saw where the last post was from Pigeon Forge and had to reply, we are in Knoxville!! This is our special Homecoming Vacation/ :banana: Cruise ..... my husband just returned from Iraq. Hoping for a little extra Pixie Dust to make this trip super special!!

[MyLove4Disney]

Count us in too ..... Myself, husband, DD 1 and DS 5. I saw where the last post was from Pigeon Forge and had to reply, we are in Knoxville!! This is our special Homecoming Vacation/ :banana: Cruise ..... my husband just returned from Iraq. Hoping for a little extra Pixie Dust to make this trip super special!!

This is wonderful welcome aboard

Please tell your husband Thank you for his service and the fine job he has been doing.

And what a way for you to welcome him home.

[DisneyFanTN]

Thank you so much. Here's the funny thing .... He said if anyone asked him what one of the first things he planned to do when he got home ..... he said he would say "I'm going to Disney." We're counting down the days.

[PrincessLeKeisha]

I'm going on this cruise with my parents, 2 sisters, 12 and 6, our neighbor's (Mom and Dad, Son 8 and Daughter 12) and my best friend (Both 15 year old girls). This is my families 2nd eastern disney cruise, and we've been on the western also (all seven days). It's everyone else's first time. Are there any other teenagers comming!!??
:cheer2: I'm a cheerleader. . :bored: best friend is a super athlete!

[PrincessLeKeisha]

I'll add my welcome to Merlin 1 also. My DD will turn 4 in February and is very excited about the club. I hope they still have the story time with Snow White since she is a big favorite. (Not as big as Princess Aurora, who I understand is normally not on the cruise). Have you decided on shore excursions yet?
On my two past cruises, I've gotten Aurora's autograph both times, and even a picture (She had on her blue dress instead of pink, so it was a little confusing for my little sister). Although, these cruises were 2 and 4 years ago, so things may have changed.

[WiscBill]

Thanks Princess LeKeisha, we'll keep our eyes open for Princess Aurora in the blue dress. I hope you meet up with some other teens. We'd love to get a report on the new teen areas that were put in after the last drydock.

My niece also was a cheerleader in high school and I don't know where she ever found the time to do it all. I hope you're not missing too many games during the cruise.

[budwmn]

Any docs yet? Anyone? :confused3

[MyLove4Disney]

Any docs yet? Anyone? :confused3

I guess we don't really need any, I have read that we can just use the one that they give you online. But it would be nice to get official documents. Oh well not to worry, I have a confirmation number and my receipt for full payments.

Hey did anyone pay in full at time of booking, then look online and still see a small amount of say $1.75 due. I saw that on my resis, then paid that by credit card online and then saw my cc statement and that was reversed and also got another a small refund later without any documentation, I mean small like 60 bucks. Just wondering? I guess I shouldn't complain, but I want to be truly all paid before we go, no worries you know.

[jcbohon]

no documents here yet either.. is that unusual??

[JerryBaker]

:banana:
Well I did'n know this site existed until a couple of days ago, and it looks like a lot of fun.
My wife and I are booked on this trip and it will be our third and not our finial by a long shot.
Got the documents yesterday and now we are counting the days.
Neat thing is that I don't work another full week before we leave.

Lets make track people :moped:

Me & She 51 but really 12

[RobynC]

On St. Maarten, DH and I would like to go to the beach for while. If we booked a beach excursion, are we stranded on the beach until the pick-up at the end of the day? Also, has anyone ever just found a driver at the port and been taken around instead of paying for an excursion?

[medisneycm]

:bounce: omgosh!!! only 17 more days til the cruise.....

12 more days til WDW...

and with a drum roll.....

a whopping 5 more days til i turn 21 yahoo!!!!! :earsgirl:

:banana: <<<look a dancing banana...

[WiscBill]

Wow, I didn't realize your birthday was before the cruise. If I count right, that makes it Dec 26th.. My DW has her birthday on the 27th, so I think we will have to celebrate jointly on the cruise. The martini/bourbon/scotch/maragarta tasting of your choice is on us. :hourglass

BTW, no documents for us yet. Expect them next week.

[DisneyFanTN]

Received our docs last week.

[DisneyFanTN]

I haven't seen much mentioned about upgrades .... does this look like a full ship or has anyone been upgraded?

[medisneycm]

WiscBill,

well that would awesome! and happy soon to be bday for your DW!!!!

:wizard:

[budwmn]

My birthday is the 27th, too! :cheer2:

[medisneycm]

yay! for christmas babies!!!! who are all going on the cruise!!!

[budwmn]

We're doing the doc dance! :dancer:

Just got them today -- new packaging since our last cruise. It came in a normal overnight envelope instead of the box I remember. Instead of having an individual booklet for each person, it's all combined into one. I'm sure it saves DCL $$$, but I like it because it will save me a little packing space.

There are new luggage tags, too. They look more like the kind you get on airlines. I used to worry that the old ones would fall off.

Hope you all get your docs soon and join me in the dance! :cool1:

:thewave:

[lilofan]

We got our documents yesterday. My birthday is Jan 14, which will be as terribly sad day for us all. We also have our anniversary so its a full load for us.
I'm sure the excitement is building in everyone as we get closer. We're only 12 days from WDW and nearing SINGLE DIGITS. Lots of celebrations going on on this cruise!!
::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[glass-slipper]

Hi! My name is Emily and i am 13 and am going on the cruise with my parents and brother (18). I love horses and my favorite hobbie is horse-back riding. I live in Maryland and have two collie dogs. I am in the 7th grade and also like lacrosse. This is my first cruise so I am kind of excited! I also love movies (I really liked the Goblet of Fire)!

Bye!

[Griffin33]

I've been busy and away from this board for a while....looks like we've added a bunch of fellow cruisers! Great!

It hasn't sunk in for me yet that our trip is only a couple of weeks away. Maybe if our docs show up it will feel a little more real.

WiscBill, I see you've expanded the tasting to be the martini/bourbon/scotch/margarita tasting....nice!! Are you paying attention DCL? We've got a great idea for you!

I think it's time for us to make a concrete plan for getting together. I am thinking the earlier in the cruise the better since it's fun bumping into people you "know" later on.


- Brett

[PrincessLeKeisha]

Hi! My name is Emily and i am 13 and am going on the cruise with my parents and brother (18). I love horses and my favorite hobbie is horse-back riding. I live in Maryland and have two collie dogs. I am in the 7th grade and also like lacrosse. This is my first cruise so I am kind of excited! I also love movies (I really liked the Goblet of Fire)!

Bye!

glass slipper. . i know the perfect friends for you on the curise. . . my sisters name is Hali (said like Haliey) and her best friend Megan is comming with us. Hali likes to read the harry potter books and has all of the movies that are on DVD. Megan is in LOVE with horses and horseback riding. . she doesn't know it but she's getting a horse for christmas! Hali and Megan are 12 and they're in 6th grade, so a year younger. . lemme know if you would like to meet them. . .or if your brother is cute. .haha

Our docs came yesterday. . ahh I'm excited! :cheer2:
<33 princess:

[glass-slipper]

Its hard to believe that our dream trip is so close to reality.Sunny sky's :sunny: with temperatures in the 70's and 80's (not to mention our first cruise)sounds so much nicer then the early winter temperatures we have been experiencing here in Maryland.Looking forward to meeting everyone

[MyLove4Disney]

Yahoo, we finally got both sets of docs today. It is very rainy here today, so the docs are kinda of moist, but that is ok. We can't wait, we are under 3 weeks now. We are staring the packing ritual because we are spending 5 night at WDW first. I've been pulling things out of the summer closet and the winter, well you know winter here is pretty mild so. We are packing warmer clothing for Florida, long pants and heavy sweat shirt. They take up so much room. Then the fancy duds and the summer stuff. Oh my to have to plan oh what fun :rotfl: I am such an over planner. Anyone else like me out there? I just don't want to take to much stuff or not enough stuff. What a worry-wart I am :goodvibes

[PrincessLeKeisha]

Yahoo, we finally got both sets of docs today. It is very rainy here today, so the docs are kinda of moist, but that is ok. We can't wait, we are under 3 weeks now. We are staring the packing ritual because we are spending 5 night at WDW first. I've been pulling things out of the summer closet and the winter, well you know winter here is pretty mild so. We are packing warmer clothing for Florida, long pants and heavy sweat shirt. They take up so much room. Then the fancy duds and the summer stuff. Oh my to have to plan oh what fun :rotfl: I am such an over planner. Anyone else like me out there? I just don't want to take to much stuff or not enough stuff. What a worry-wart I am :goodvibes

haha I started packing in september. . i'm afraid i'll forget something. . and then wish i would've brought it along haha

[WiscBill]

Our documents arrived late last night (around 10 PM via UPS). I loved reading the legalese which basically comes down to the fact that DCL doesn't have much responsibility for anything except having a boat we can board sometime between January 7 and January 15.

As Griffin33 has noted, I have been steadily expanding the requests to DCL for various tastings. I would like to know if our Tennessee travelers would like a request added for the fine whiskies from their state also.


DW is excited about the other Christmas b-day folk. I believe she may suggest a special birthday girl's night out. :teacher:

[Keisha's_friend]

Hi! :wave2:

My name is Sierra and I'm the friend that PrincessLeKeisha is going with on the cruise! This is my first cruise so I'm super excited, not to mention that I dont have to be with my parents for more than a week! There is only 2 more weeks left.. since we've been counting down since the summer! :sunny: I cant wait to meet some of you there!

:jumping1:

Sierra

[Griffin33]

Got my docs today along with a whole bag full of other Disney stuff. Since the docs were given to me by my TA, I don't know how much of the stuff is actually from Disney and what was thrown in from the agency....but I was flipping through the bag and the kids are going to love some of these things!

[budwmn]

Got my docs today along with a whole bag full of other Disney stuff. Since the docs were given to me by my TA, I don't know how much of the stuff is actually from Disney and what was thrown in from the agency....but I was flipping through the bag and the kids are going to love some of these things!

The docs, immigration forms, and luggage tags are from DCL. Everything else is from your TA -- nice TA! :goodvibes

[PrincessLeKeisha]

Hi! :wave2:

My name is Sierra and I'm the friend that PrincessLeKeisha is going with on the cruise! This is my first cruise so I'm super excited, not to mention that I dont have to be with my parents for more than a week! There is only 2 more weeks left.. since we've been counting down since the summer! :sunny: I cant wait to meet some of you there!

:jumping1:

Sierra
haha. . i'm pretty much in love with your posting name keisha's friend.. . hahah
does anyone wanna let me know how to make that picture a bit smaller?

[Griffin33]

The docs, immigration forms, and luggage tags are from DCL. Everything else is from your TA -- nice TA! :goodvibes


I guess so! There were signed Mickey photographs with my kids names on it that said "See you soon!" and some flashy 3-D postcards and a silver picture frame and some disney pencils and some stickers and other stuff I haven't even gotten to yet. I don't recall seeing this stuff when I booked without a TA last time so I figured it had something to do with her.

I'll have to send a thank you card.

Brett/Griffin33

[glass-slipper]

glass slipper. . i know the perfect friends for you on the curise. . . my sisters name is Hali (said like Haliey) and her best friend Megan is comming with us. Hali likes to read the harry potter books and has all of the movies that are on DVD. Megan is in LOVE with horses and horseback riding. . she doesn't know it but she's getting a horse for christmas! Hali and Megan are 12 and they're in 6th grade, so a year younger. . lemme know if you would like to meet them. . .or if your brother is cute. .haha

Our docs came yesterday. . ahh I'm excited! :cheer2:
<33 princess:


hi PrincessLeKeisha,

I'm glass slippers daughter. I would like to meet your sister and her friend. I'm kinda jealous about Megan getting a horse for christmas! ;) We got our docs the other day!! :cheer2: :cheer2: See you soon!

Emily

[MyLove4Disney]

I hope everyone is doing well, we have less than two weeks to go. I guess everyone has been very busy with the holidays and getting packed.

My daughter has been on lately talking about here celebrating her 21st on ship, but today is her official. She is out beggining the party night with her friends. Worried mother at home.


Anyway. I am excited about the cruise, we leave for WDW 7 days from today and will enjoy time at the parks first.

We are using Disney transportation for the first time and I do know we will not be leaving for the port until noon on Saturday so we will end up be in the later arrival group, but was wondering if anyone from the group wanted to meet up on deck ten on the port (left) side of the ship during the sail away party and get to know each other. If so my daughter and I will be wareing match jean shirts with our trip logo on the back. See picture below.

If anyone is up for it please reply, we are excited to meet new disney fans like us.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/MyLove4Disney/shirtlogos.jpg

[PrincessLeKeisha]

Hey Emily, Hali and Megan would love to meet you. Usually we go swimming in the Mickey Pool after we eat lunch after boarding. I'll let you know our plans sometime later this week so you girls can meet.

Does anyone know what night Pirate and Formal night are??

Thanks <3 LeKeisha

[Buckeye Big Al]

Can't wait to cruise in just over a week! I want everyone's promise to root for my Bengals on the 7th in the 1st round of the playoffs.
:wave2:

[JerryBaker]

:earseek: Called the Customer Service line to see about doing an up grade and found out that there are only 4 cabins left in Cat 8 and 9. In Cat 7 they will only tell you that there is "a" room available.
:cool1:
Looks like a fullboat

8 days and a wake up!!! :banana:

[Bellerina12]

Hi my name is Hali W. and I am 12 years old. I am into dance, cheerleading :cheer2: , band(flute), guitar, and volleyball. My best friend Megan W. and her family are coming, too. Megan likes soccer, horseback riding, and guitar. Only 8 more days!

[dis4me]

Hey Everyone we are on this cruise also Last minute booking. I can't believe this is a full ship.
Well hope to see everyone there.

[PrincessLeKeisha]

My mom called disney this morning. . it sounds like the ship is sold out.

The Movies Showing for the week of January 7, 2006 in the Buena Vista Theater are:
Chicken Little
Finding Nemo
Herbie
Ice Princess
Incerdible's
Ladder 49
National Treasure
Pacificer
Winnie the Pooh
Pirates of the Carribbean
Sky High
Valiant
Dark Waters
Flight Plan
The Greatest Game Ever Played
Shop Girl

There's one more but I can't read my moms handwriting. . it looks like Nonium??

See you in a week!
LeKeisha princess:

[glass-slipper]

There's one more but I can't read my moms handwriting. . it looks like Nonium??

See you in a week!
LeKeisha princess:


Probably Narinia?


We are leaving in 4 hrs for our WDW trip before the cruise!!! :banana: :banana:

[PrincessLeKeisha]

Probably Narinia?


We are leaving in 4 hrs for our WDW trip before the cruise!!! :banana: :banana:
OH thats right!!! Have fun in WDW
Chronicles of Narnia

[fcamom]

Hi my name is Megan, I am in 6th grade i like to play soccer, ride horses, and play the guitar. :)

[fcamom]

Hi my name is Megan,I am in 6th grade i like to play soccer and the guitar. this will be my 1st time ever goin on a cruise!! I am so excited! :teeth:

[fcamom]

Oops i didnt mean to do that 2 times :blush:

[fcamom]

:hyper2: :hyper2: :hyper2: Hi my name is Hali W. and I am 12 years old. I am into dance, cheerleading :cheer2: , band(flute), guitar, and volleyball. My best friend Megan W. and her family are coming, too. Megan likes soccer, horseback riding, and guitar. Only 8 more days! Hali i am SO EXCITED!!!!!!! :earboy2:

[all414all]

Hi All,

Hope the holiday season is a happy one for everyone--I'm not sure where December went--we can hardly believe we are leaving soon for WDW and the cruise!

I will be looking for mylove4disney on deck 10 at the sailaway party and hope we can connect with many of you. I was happy to see that there are some girls on board who are horse enthusiasts and Harry Potter fans--my daughter is in the 5th grade and LOVES both. Any 4 year old boys on board interested in Power Rangers and Pirates?

I hope all of you have a wonderful week and we'll see you soon!

Pam

[NancyDVC]

Hi all!
This is the first chance I have had to get back here, Still no working computer at home (Christmas presents etc. had to come first.) I can't believe that this time next week only 168 hours from now we'll be in the terminal getting ready to board!!!!! :Pinkbounc :cheer2:

Has anyone decided on a DIS meet? Time? Place? We will try to have nametags in DIS green. If I can get my DBF (Disney Best Friend) to wear one. :cool1:
We plan to be on the top deck for the sailaway party. :thewave: (slightly less noise) It will be odd sailing away in the dark. Right now sunset here in NY is about 4:30 so I'm not sure if it is much later there.
We haven't made any ressies yet. What with so much to do at work and no 'puter at home I haven't been online much.
We finally got our docs last week, right before Christmas. We are on deck 6, starboard (right side).

We fly out on Friday. Plan to have lunch with friends at Olivia's at OKW and then drive to the Radisson. We stayed there before our last cruise in September, 2004 and liked it.They had just reopened after Hurricane Frances. The area was pretty much in disarray. And there were FEMA folks staying there too. We were on the Magic Western that had to change to a different Eastern because of Hurricane Ivan. Then changed again due to Tropical Strom Jeanne. Now I heard that Tropical Storm Zaida (not sure of the spelling) has formed in the Eastern Atlantic. Just my luck. My DBF kept saying all year "we are cruising in January so we don't have to worry about Hurricanes etc." :rolleyes:

Is anyone else at the Radisson on Friday? TTFN :thewave: Until we sailaway!

[Keisha's_friend]

Hi Hali! lol

wow only 6 more days! i cant wait!!! lots of movies and lots of SUN! which means lots of people getting TAN! I miight even start to count down the hours now!

[PrincessLeKeisha]

Hi all!
This is the first chance I have had to get back here, Still no working computer at home (Christmas presents etc. had to come first.) I can't believe that this time next week only 168 hours from now we'll be in the terminal getting ready to board!!!!! :Pinkbounc :cheer2:

Has anyone decided on a DIS meet? Time? Place? We will try to have nametags in DIS green. If I can get my DBF (Disney Best Friend) to wear one. :cool1:
We plan to be on the top deck for the sailaway party. :thewave: (slightly less noise) It will be odd sailing away in the dark. Right now sunset here in NY is about 4:30 so I'm not sure if it is much later there.
We haven't made any ressies yet. What with so much to do at work and no 'puter at home I haven't been online much.
We finally got our docs last week, right before Christmas. We are on deck 6, starboard (right side).

We fly out on Friday. Plan to have lunch with friends at Olivia's at OKW and then drive to the Radisson. We stayed there before our last cruise in September, 2004 and liked it.They had just reopened after Hurricane Frances. The area was pretty much in disarray. And there were FEMA folks staying there too. We were on the Magic Western that had to change to a different Eastern because of Hurricane Ivan. Then changed again due to Tropical Strom Jeanne. Now I heard that Tropical Storm Zaida (not sure of the spelling) has formed in the Eastern Atlantic. Just my luck. My DBF kept saying all year "we are cruising in January so we don't have to worry about Hurricanes etc." :rolleyes:

Is anyone else at the Radisson on Friday? TTFN :thewave: Until we sailaway!
I, PrincessLeKeisha, Bellerina, Keisha's friend, and FCAMom are all staying at the Raddison on Friday night. It seems to be a popular choice and really convient to get to the port...6 more days!!!!
<3 LeKeisha

[Keisha's_friend]

Happy 2006 everyone!

There is officially only 4 or 5 more days- depending on how you look at it! :cool1: I cant wait! And only two more days till I get to see PrincessLeKeisha! and of course bellarina and maybe FCAMom?!?! yeah!

[NancyDVC]

Well, In 120 hours we'll be at the Radisson. And in 144 hours we'll be getting ready for our first dinner onboard. We have an 8:30 seating.
Hmm - :rolleyes: lots of time to get ready for dinner but not as much time to party after dinner.
Maybe that's why we missed so many of the evening activities on our last cruise. We always seemed to be closing up the restaurants!
I am just trying to get my packing list together. What clothes do I have, what things do I need. Just try to find shorts in NY this time of yearr :rolleyes2
It doesn't really matter, I can always do lots of laundry onboard :rolleyes: ::yes::
Oh yes, nothing else seems to matter because my cruise is almost here. Yippeee!! :Pinkbounc :bounce: ::yes::
Has anything been decided about a DIS meet onboard? TTFN :wave:

[fcamom]

hey everyone ONLY 5 more days!!!

I can't wait! :jumping1:

[NancyDVC]

Bump! :Pinkbounc

[jcbohon]

Packing today! Feels so strange to be throwing shorts into my suitcase at this time of year!!
How is everyone else doing?? GEtting ready yet?

[fcamom]

Still packing too. Can't believe I am up to 8 bags.
There are only 4 of us but need a little of everything.
With the weight limit of 50lbs I have to watch the big bags.
Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RobynC]

We are packing too! We're leaving on Wednesday to do two days at WDW before the cruise. We'll be staying at the Radisson on Friday night with my parents and we're all on the 9:00 shuttle over to the port on Saturday! We've had a little unexpected "fun" with Independence Air! Hopefully no one else is planning to fly with them since they're going out of business on Thursday! Luckily we'll be on one of the last flights on Wednesday, but we had to book new returning flights with another airline. Don't forget the sunscreen!
See ya'll soon!

[Griffin33]

Haven't even started packing yet....uh oh.

[jcbohon]

Ok.. another thread on the main board got me wondering...
anyone else dressing up in full pirate garb??
PLEASE.. my dh is going to kill me if he is the only guy in the full garb... :)

[budwmn]

Bad news: just checked the weather channel and it doesn't look like amazing weather for our trip. Hopefully, things will change as we get closer.

It's supposed to be clear, but cool on Saturday for the sail away party-- high 58 degrees. 60% chance of rain in St. Marteen and St. Thomas, highs in the low 80's.

Now I really have to think about what to pack!

[jcbohon]

Anyone cruised before when it was raining? Is it usually a light rain or should I prepare for a big ole storm?? a little nervous about that
Ok and one more ? - are you guys bringing shorts and tank tops ..or is that packing too summery for this time of year. I know it should be warm in the virgin islands ..but wondering about the rest of the days??

[WiscBill]

I much prefer the Accuweather forecast:

St. Thomas--January 11
Humid with clouds and sunshine. Winds from the ENE at 11 mph. High: 82° F RealFeel: 85° F

Couldn't find my book mark for the island closest to CC, but Nassau is predicted to be 27 C (81 F) sunshine for January 13.

My travel experience has been that the Weather channel is very conservative in their forecasts that are more than 48 hours out.

Family is bringing shorts for the days and Polartec for the nights. :teacher:

[lilofan]

JCBOHON
My DW and I will be "dressed" pirate for the Pirate Night. But then we
will also go full out formal on formal night as it is our anniversary cruise

I agree with WiscBill on the weather. The weather channel had this
week pouring rain every day in its 10 day forcast for Orlando. Now
the forcast is for light rain this morning and no other rain the rest of
the week. If it rains its still going to be in the 80's.

[Griffin33]

I vote for WiscBill's (WeathermanBill?) forecast! Do we get to vote?

[jcbohon]

Thanks Lilofan.. for dressing up and for responding :)
ANd thanks to all the optimistic weather folks-that too makes me feel better.. :)

[merlin1]

The forecast for Orlando Friday and Saturday looks a bit chilly, I guess we won't be leaving the winter coats in St. Louis. I am praying for a heat wave! We are staying at the Raddisson Fri. night too! We need an official organizer to get us all together.

[budwmn]

I like the Accuweather forecast better, too! :banana: I'll stick with that one and think positive thoughts!
:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

merlin1 - Where are you from in STL? I grew up there and went to Viz (Visitation). All my family lives there and I love to go home and visit. I still miss Imo's and Lion's Choice (My DS says STL has the BEST food)!

[PrincessLeKeisha]

hmm St. Louis. .haveta say I'm in love with Ted Drews ice cream. .haha it's really yummy!

The cruise is in 4 days! or three. .however you wanna look at it and my friend Sierra (Keisha's Friend) is comming to my house right now!!!

I'm packing shorts, skirts, and tank tops. .but also some jackets and capris in case of it being chilly. . but our past cruises at this time have been in the 70s and 80s

All of the kids and teens in our group are dressing up in full pirate attire. . but I'm not sure about the parents. . they may just wear black white and red. If your still looking for ideas. .gancho capris or pants work perfectly. . and you can use them later because they're in style now!

LeKeisha princess:

[merlin1]

Budwmm I work about 100 yards from a Lions Choice. I guess I forgot that they are not everywhere. In the many years that I lived away from St. Louis I missed Steak and Shake and Imos the most. I grew up in Clayton but live in Kirkwood.

It is not terribly cold but very gray and has been gray for a very long time. I am ready for some sun!!!!!

[Keisha's_friend]

Oh NO!! bad weather?!?! I really hope it clears up really soon! :sunny:

And like PrincessLekeisha said we are all dressing up- pretty much full pirate stuff! OMG I am so excited! :cool1: I leave to meet Lekeisha in 10 minutes!!!!!! So that pretty much means the cruise is here!!!!!!!! Ahh i've waited for ever and i cant sit stil!!!!!!! :Pinkbounc

[HebeJebe]

I can't believe we leave this Saturday!

[MyLove4Disney]

Weather at WDW

Monday we arrived to warm and some humidity at 7:30 pm but was very mild
Tuesday at the parks just right Warm with a breeze keep you cool in the direct sun, but not cold in the shade. Tuesday evening we were cold only had long sleeve tshirt and a jean jacket could have used a heavier coat.

Today Wednesday we wore Tank tops and shorts was beautiful not a cloud in the sky. Around 5 it was getting very cool, now 8pm it is cold out side well relatively. We would be waring jeans and heavy sweat shirt if we were to go out.

Just thought you would like to know. Can't wait to meet all of you.

If any one would like to meet we will be at the sail a way part on deck 10 looking down on the party on the Port side. I know one group has already said they would be looking for us. We hope to meet others. Sorry won't be wearing DIS green, but will be wearing our own custom jean shirts.

Can't wait to see all of you on Saturday. We will have a great time no matter the weather

PS I would bring a warm sweatshirt and some long pants at least for the sail a way party, based on the way things are here right now.

Hugs all :sunny:

[fcamom]

less than 2 days!!!! I am starting to panic that I don't have everything we are going to need. Oh well, guess we'll just have to shop!!
No matter what the weather, it is better than here. See everyone soon

[JerryBaker]

I kinda like the National Weather Service forcast for Saturday as listed below



Cape Canaveral, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL
Point Forecast: Cape Canaveral, FL
28.4N -80.67W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:6:00 am EST January 5, 2006

Today
Dense Fog
Hi 74°F

Tonight
Partly Cloudy
Lo 50°F

Friday
Partly Cloudy
Hi 59°F

Friday Night
Mostly Clear
Lo 37°F

Saturday :wave2:
Sunny
Hi 57°F

Saturday Night :Pinkbounc
Clear
Lo 33°F Sunday


ONLY 58 HOURS LEFT UNTIL WE ARE UNDERWAY!! :cool1:

[PrincessLeKeisha]

In 53 hours the ship will begin to board!!! AHHH!! :cloud9:
princess: LeKeisha

[PrincessLeKeisha]

AHHH its noon on thursday! and we start to board at 9 on saturday, thats like 45 hours away!!!! Its so close now!!!! :cool1:

[PrincessLeKeisha]

haha sierra was on my login while i was at school. . we don't start to board at 9 lol oh well

[jcbohon]

Does anyone know for sure when formal night is? I was thinking it would be on Sunday- is that right?
WE fly out tomorrow!!

[snwwhite]

Formal night is on Sunday. We fly out tomorrow evening too. How am I ever going to get through work tomorrow???

[jcbohon]

How do you know for sure which night is what? Do they ever change it- or is it the same..
can someone give me a heads up as to which night is what on our cruise??
Thanks

[PrincessLeKeisha]

Ohh if i hadeta guess. . I THINK pirate night is on tuesday. .but I'm only like 40% sure thats right....I have it written down somewhere what night is what. . if I find it I'll post otherwise our flight leaves tomorrow morning and this will be my last post until after the cruise.
bon voyage everyone!!
princess: lekeisha

[jcbohon]

Nevermind I found it in my Passporter..assuming disney hasnt changed it
Sunday -formal
Tuesday-pirate
thursday-semi formal

Thanks

[MyLove4Disney]

Having a bit of colder weather today and Saturday. High is going to be 60 today. This week it has been almost 80 here. For some of you 60 will be a heat weave, for other is it going to be cool. It all depends on where you are coming from. The floridians are freezing :) We are dressing a bit warmer, but not big heavy coats. Sweat Shirts, long sleeves and long pants no swimming, well I guess you could the pools are heated, getting out might be a different story. Local weather is preparing everyone as it is to get down to just about freezing at night. today high is 60 low it 34. Not much in the way of humidity.

Thought you would like to know. See you all Saturday. Happy travels. :earsgirl: princess:

[JerryBaker]

18 degrees and snowing in Ann Arbor Michigan.

Flight leaves tomorrow morning at 0700 and arrives at 0935

:Pinkbounc Only 33 Hours left until UNDERWAY :bounce:

[fcamom]

I can't believe the day is finally here. 2 1/2 hrs til we leave for the airport and 24 hrs til we board the ship!!!!!!!
Travel safe

[Griffin33]

Hope everyone had a great time and had safe trips home. Sorry we didn't get to meet most of you as we missed the sailaway get together and then didn't know what anyone looked like to meet them later on. I did get the chance to meet WiscBill and his wife, however, since he knew which room I was in and sent a note (and some scotch!!). We had a great private scotch tasting in the suite....thanks again Bill!

[glass-slipper]

Hope everyone had a wonderful time! We were at WDW a week before the cruise so I didn't get a chance to find out if there was any kind of meet. besides the first few days being chilly and the rough seas the one day we had the best time and can't wait to go back!! :goodvibes Castaway cay was the best! I was happy with a conch kooler and a hammock, made my day!