JULY 8TH 2006 - Eastern Magic - 070806 - 07082006 - 20060708

[shanfl]

:cheer2: Hi all those times seem fine for me too. We will be there early too like 9:30am

[K&Z Cruizers]

:cheer2: Hi all those times seem fine for me too. We will be there early too like 9:30am
Careful - the port wont be open that early and if its hot outside you're going to be pretty miserable standing there in the humidity. You might want to shoot for 10-ish.

[shanfl]

thanks that we will do I appreciate the info. Do you know if on Thurs for the pirate night can the kids wear their costumes to dinner? pirate: pirate:

[MBFergie]

yes they can! I can't wait to see them.

I wish they had pirate night when my kids were little. Now there is no chance of them dressing up.

[disneycruiserjuly7th]

if I have a rental car could I drop off the luggage :cool1: and the car and catch a shuttle back to the port by 10? and if I do that my wife :love: and kids wait at the hotel for the 11 o'clock shuttle to the port and meet me there... so she and the kids won't have to wait in the humidity :sunny: and lines as long. or what time is the earliest I could drop the luggage? :confused3

[K&Z Cruizers]

That sounds like a logistical nightmare. I guess theoretically its possible however I would just as soon hire an outside company like Tiffany Towncar to bring you to port.

To answer your question, the earliest theyll accept luggage is 10am, however they arent going to let you drop off luggage by yourself and then take off. That'd be a huge security risk anyway. If they did this then who knows what people could give them to bring into the terminal! :rolleyes:

[suRfergiRl91]

I would just take whole family to drop off luggage. If they are accepting luggage it means the terminal is open. They would not have to wait outside very long. Then you can leave and take the car back.

For the best answer on alot of questions you should search or ask on the main disboard for disney cruises.

[graenert]

Hi Everyone, we are checking in!!

Can't wait for July 8th, DW ::MinnieMo , DS 7 pirate: and DD 2 princess: (almost 3) will be on board!!



Hans ::MickeyMo

[shanfl]

Hi Everyone, we are checking in!!

Can't wait for July 8th, DW ::MinnieMo , DS 7 pirate: and DD 2 princess: (almost 3) will be on board!!



Hans ::MickeyMo


Hi Hans welcome aboard I have my niece and nephew going on board who are 7 as well and my DS 4 DS 8 :Pinkbounc

[ljql_5969]

I got my cruise docs on Friday! :thumbsup2 Now, I just hope our other 4 cabins get theirs. I am biting my fingernails until then!!!

[linnied]

still no word on our documents :confused3
Hope they come in this week

[suRfergiRl91]

Happy Father's Day!

[shanfl]

:sad2: Now these cruise docs is it just the luggage tags and the Bahamia's thing because that is all I have recived as of Wedsnday. Should there be more to it. Does anyone know when we find out about our dinner rotation we are on the late seating :confused3

[suRfergiRl91]

Yep.that's all you get now. You use to get a booklet for each person but now that you can do everything online they stream lined it.

You won't get you rotation until you check in. You can call and request a specific one, but not guarentee of getting it.

[shanfl]

Yep.that's all you get now. You use to get a booklet for each person but now that you can do everything online they stream lined it.

You won't get you rotation until you check in. You can call and request a specific one, but not guarentee of getting it.
Thanks SurfergiRl91 I can't wait to meet some of you 20 more days

[K&Z Cruizers]

Some of us, but not all of us? ;)

[linnied]

What happens if you do not do everything online - or if you do not have access to online??????????????????????????????

I did do most of it already - maybe even all of it - I will have to check, but my brother has not done any of it except for booking his excersions!

[MBFergie]

you don't have to do it online just easier and quicker to check in if you have the printed signature page.

fyi-surfergirl91 and me are the same..well surfergirl is my dd but i forget to log her out.

[K&Z Cruizers]

Keep in mind some shore excursions DO sell out quickly. If you dont have access to do stuff online, you're best to split your party up and have some people head for Palo ressies, another group to head for Spa ressies, and the last group to head for the Shore Excursion desk. This way you can cover all your bases.

You want to pretty much ignore them, too, when we're filing in to the ship as they direct us to Topsiders/Parrot Cay - Just tell them you want to get in line to make reservations - they will understand.

[K&Z Cruizers]

Just tracked our 4 sets of documents with UPS - they are now sitting on my porch at home. Woo hoo!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Can't wait to get home from work.

[ljql_5969]

All 5 of our cabins have their paperwok as of today! It seems real now!!!! :cool1:

[Mousetaineer]

Thought I'd check in since "agirlinflorida" in our party has already done so. We're patiently (not) :yay: waiting on our cruise documents. Luggage is out to be packed. We, too, are forced to travel in summer because in our group we have several school aged children and 4 teachers. :teacher: Have to find the bubbles for sail away.

[shanfl]

Hey all can anyone answer this for me??? Can you now use Disney dollars to pay on the cruise for things or what any comments please help..

[K&Z Cruizers]

Hey all can anyone answer this for me??? Can you now use Disney dollars to pay on the cruise for things or what any comments please help..
Sorta. Just take them to Guest Services and they will credit your account with them. KTTW card only for the actual "purchase" though.

[linnied]

We got a call from TA yesterday - OUR PAPERS MUST BE IN - YIPEEEEEEEE

[ljql_5969]

Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? :goodvibes

[MBFergie]

I NEED A VACATION!! DON'T KNOW IF I CAN WAIT.. :headache: :headache:

[ljql_5969]

Me too. I feel like it is so close and yet so far away!!! :goodvibes

But I still have a lot to do!

MBFergie,

Is your DS wearing a tie on formal night? What about a suit coat? :confused3 I think I am going to go for the tie with my 2 DS but not sure if they will wear the jacket. (Actually my 10 year old already told me he does NOT want to wear a jacket but I thought if I knew of other kids wearing them, I might convince him!) :blush:

My 10 year old is so excited about meeting your son! He was asking about him the other day and wondering if they would share the same interests and if he would really want to hang out and what is he like and so on! My nephew is turning 9 the day before the ship leaves so hopefully the three of them will have a ball together. :)

[K&Z Cruizers]

I can't wait for this. We'll have our door sign done tomorrow; I can post a pic if anyone wants to see it. Starting to gather items that we'll need and Im sure packing will start next week. Delivering the docs to our Canadian cohorts this weekend. DW has an evening gown and I have a tuxedo for formal night and Palo.

We have some kids in our group too. It'd be sort of cool if they all shared similar interests. :smooth:

[graenert]

Hi K&Z Cruizers,

I would love to see your door sign! I want to make one for my cabin but I can't figure out how to do the background! I guess I'll keep working on it! :artist:

[Mousetaineer]

Do any families have any older "children" going on this cruise? My dd is 16 as is her cousin. They say they're "almost 17". One will be a senior and the other a junior next year. Last cruise they loved the stack as 14 year olds. Am just hoping there are some their age this time too.

[ljql_5969]

My one nephew is 15. But then the next age up in our party is my niece at 25 years old.

[K&Z Cruizers]

Hi K&Z Cruizers,

I would love to see your door sign! I want to make one for my cabin but I can't figure out how to do the background! I guess I'll keep working on it! :artist:

Here's the mock up.

http://www.*********************/sign06.gif

[linnied]

love that door sign - do you want to design mine :sunny:

my dd will be 15 if that helps

also - got my docs today yipeeeeee

??? about the bahamas immigration paper.
I was born in the Philippines as my father was in the airforce. I was born on US propery - the airforce base hospital. Do I put my country of birth as US or Philippines? That wont give me a problem will it?

This time in 2 weeks we will be climbing the wall :crazy:

[graenert]

WOW what a great door sign! You did a great job! I better get to work :artist:
Hans

[Mousetaineer]

Now I'm ashamed to even print the feeble door signs I had made. Yours is gorgeous.

[ljql_5969]

??? about the bahamas immigration paper.
I was born in the Philippines as my father was in the airforce. I was born on US propery - the airforce base hospital. Do I put my country of birth as US or Philippines? That wont give me a problem will it?

What is this? Maybe I missed something. The only thing I am concerned with are the birth certificates for my 2 DS. I got new ones recently and you can abrely see the raised seal. I even went to Frankfurt Ky to pick them up and said something when I got them but they said that was the best they could do. I hope we don't have any issues. :rolleyes:

[ljql_5969]

Now I'm ashamed to even print the feeble door signs I had made. Yours is gorgeous.
Don't be ashamed. I made door signs for our group and mine are first attempts. I'm still going to put mine up! Can't wait to see your signs! :cool1:

[K&Z Cruizers]

I'm sorry. I really didn't mean for it to come across like that.. :(

Well, we were up in Canada this past weekend and just got home a couple of hours ago. Dropped the docs off to the rest of our crew that will be flying down on 7/5 for 3 days in the parks before the cruise. They were overly excited. Was so funny, actually. We went out to lunch and were talking about the trip and as soon as we sat down on the radio we hear a song that in the chorus goes, "I'm goin' to Disneylaaaaand". How apropos. Has anyone ever heard of this song? Who sings it?

We also picked up a couple of bottles of icewine for after dinner @ Palo so we're getting stuff together now. Single digit dancing soon! :cheer2: :cheer2:

[MBFergie]

can't wait :banana: it's almost time... :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

my dd does not want a door sign, she can't believe i am even thinking about it..oh well, that gives me more incentive to get it done in time!!

ljql- i have not purchased any dress up clothes for my son so i don't know if he will have a jacket, definetly a tie. if i find a jacket that isn't ridiculusly priced i think i will have him get one. he looks so handsome dressed up, usually he is in t-shirts and basketball type shorts so the change will be nice. if your son likes ps2 & baseball as you said they will get along great. my son is pretty easy going, likes to keep busy and have fun. he seems shy but once he hangs around somebody for awhile he's not. maybe while we wait in the terminal i will bring cards or uno, something a group can play to break the ice.

mousetrainer-my dd is also 15. she hangs out with alot of older kids (incoming jrs). i hope the stack is great for the teens..boy if they aren't happy NOBODY is happy!

[labarrd]

Hi everyone!

My sister, 8 year old daughter, and I will be cruising on the Eastern 7-08-06 Magic. Anyone else have an eight year old daughter?

This is our second Disney cruise, although it is our first 7 night trip. We are staying at Old Key West for three days first and then on to the ship. Can't wait! This is my first real vacation in 2 1/2 years...I've been in Graduate school and just finished in May. I have put my poor child on the back burner, so now it is time to CELEBRATE!!

We would love to chat!!!

:) Debbie

ps. I've made reservations for things, but the pickins were slim....really wanted to get a High Tea in since we are really into Tea parties, but no times were available? what's up with that? It hasn't been easy to do anything on line...am I doing something wrong???

[ljql_5969]

Welcome!!!! :goodvibes

[MBFergie]

welcome

your daughter can't do tea at palo (18 and older), but i have a tea set up that i may not use on thursday. you and your sister can join me or can go without me. we would have to hook up onboard to get it set up. let me know if you are interested, i've been debating cancelling before boarding so i don't forget to like last time.

marie

[Mousetaineer]

What are people planning for St. Maarten? We had thought about Orient Beach but after checking the web and seeing the crime rate, we're not so sure. Saw other recommended beaches for children. These were Friar's Bay, Pine Island, and another one I can't remember. Does anybody have any input? Thanks in advance.

[linnied]

we are doing the dolphin encounter, db is doing one of the snorkeling - the one with the sunken ship

[labarrd]

Marie,

Please don't cancel the tea...my sister and I would love to join you! We have reservations for dinner at Palo's for our first night on board, but I really hate to ditch my kid on the very first night, although she can't wait to go to the Oceaneer Lab. She loved the Oceaneer Club when we went on the four night cruise several years back. She never wanted to do anything with us!

Isn't there a tea with Wendy or something? Do I need to make reservations for her to do that? I hate that we can't do the Tea with her. We have done a mother daughter Tea at Christmas every year since she was three. It's a huge event at our house. I wish there was something I could do with her!!!

[ljql_5969]

What are people planning for St. Maarten? We had thought about Orient Beach but after checking the web and seeing the crime rate, we're not so sure. Saw other recommended beaches for children. These were Friar's Bay, Pine Island, and another one I can't remember. Does anybody have any input? Thanks in advance.
I thought seeing the planes land at Maho Beach would be cool but my DH is not so sure.

We will probably go to Great Bay Beach.

[labarrd]

I am not having any luck logging on to the DCL site. It keeps bumping back to the log in site and after I fill out my username and password, it kicks me back to the log on site again!! Anybody else having trouble?

[ljql_5969]

I was able to get logged on this morning.

[ljql_5969]

Okay. This is pitiful! I feel like my 6 year old but I really am getting excited now! :Pinkbounc :bounce: :dance3: :woohoo: :banana: :rotfl: :cheer2: :cool1:

Why can't the time go faster! :hourglass

My one 25 year old niece that is going is running a fever so we are really hoping she gets over her sickness (I think she will). Then I picked up my 6 year old DS and my 6 year old nephew from YMCA camp yesterday and there was a confirmed case of chicken pox there from camp last week! :sad2: :furious: They have both had their vaccinations so hopefully they will be fine.

Ugh! Just get us on the boat already!!!!! :cloud9:

[linnied]

OMG the chicken pox - thats not very friendly
I never even gave a thought to what kinds of "stuff" the kids would come in contact with from each other. My kids too had the vaccination, but dont they need to get a booster after so many years????????????
If anyone knows - please let us know - there is still time to visit the dr. :stir:

[ljql_5969]

I really think the boys will be okay as the little girl that came down with them was in a different group than them so they had very little contact with her but I couldn't believe it when I saw the sign posted at the camp yesterday. I'll call my doctor today.

[labarrd]

anybody else going to be at Disney before the cruise?

linnied....where are you from on Long Island? I was raised in St. James. My mother was from Port Jefferson. I had relatives in Islip, Riverhead and West Hampton.

I see others are also from Florida. We live in Sebring...central part of Florida. We are about an hour and a half away from Disney.

We got hit by Charlie, Frances and Jean. Charlie did some real damage...11 miles west of us, houses were destroyed. My husband is giving me a fit about the weather "to come." I wish he would just hush!!

I have looked back over some of the discussions...boy have I missed alot!! Sure wish I knew about this board before!

[K&Z Cruizers]

What are people planning for St. Maarten? We had thought about Orient Beach but after checking the web and seeing the crime rate, we're not so sure. Saw other recommended beaches for children. These were Friar's Bay, Pine Island, and another one I can't remember. Does anybody have any input? Thanks in advance.
On St. Martin we're doing the Pinel Island Snorkle in the morning and then in the afternoon we're doing the Island Drive & Explorer Cruise.

I, too, would love to go and see the planes land at Princess Juliana Airport, however it looked at the flight schedules and it doesn't look like they have any 747's landing on Tuesdays. I'll have to look again.

St. Thomas, half of our party is doing the Paradise Point Tram as well as the Atlantis Submarine while the other half is going on a day excursion on the Marlin Prince (http://www.marlinprince.com) to go deep-sea fishing.

Once you get chicken pox, I believe you are immune to it for the rest of your life.

9 of our party will be at Boardwalk Inn from 7/5 - 7/8 prior to the cruise. My wife and I, however, are flying in on 7/7 and overnighting at the Swan.

[MBFergie]

EEKS! Chicken Poxs!

I hate the stress of before a vacation keeping everybody healthy. Thankfully my DS isn't going to be in camp this or next week.

We still haven't decided what to do in st. martin. I think I am going to research the french side some and set up a mini tour and a few hours at the beach. Since we live 10 minutes from the beach it's not a big deal to go there, but DH is NOT going to go for shopping either. What did you read about crime at Orient? I have the Eagle Catamaran excursion booked, need to cancel that soon.

I am saving the tea time. I will send you an email with my name in case we don't hook up onboard and you can call me on the ship. There is a good chance I won't even go because I will be rushing to get there from a massage to be ontime, even though I have never done a "proper" tea and would like to try it. AHHH..I am babbling!!

If you use firefox you will have problems logging on to DCL. I even have problems sometimes with AOL. The best service is when I go thru IE. Also, sometimes switching from high to low band or low to high band helps too.

There is a tea with Wendy. I think you go to one of the desk to get the tickets. It's over by the excursion desk, forget what it is called though. If you go on the main board and do a search for tea with wendy i am sure you can get all the info.

I have sooooo much to do and so little time to do it!! Where did the time go. I will be the lady wearing the same clothes everyday unless I get myself to the mall here soon. Work is really interfering with my cruise planning, thank God I can dis from work.

This time in 2 weeks we will all be in st. martin doing who knows what :confused3 ..but not working. :cool1:

[shanfl]

Hey K& Zcrusisers I hope to meet you too I just meant that it may not be possible to meet every single DIS board member, I love the door sign it is fantastic.

[linnied]

anybody else going to be at Disney before the cruise?

linnied....where are you from on Long Island? I was raised in St. James. My mother was from Port Jefferson. I had relatives in Islip, Riverhead and West Hampton.

I see others are also from Florida. We live in Sebring...central part of Florida. We are about an hour and a half away from Disney.

We got hit by Charlie, Frances and Jean. Charlie did some real damage...11 miles west of us, houses were destroyed. My husband is giving me a fit about the weather "to come." I wish he would just hush!!

I have looked back over some of the discussions...boy have I missed alot!! Sure wish I knew about this board before!


I am in Patchogue and grew up in Hauppauge. It'll be nice meeting a LIder on the cruise :goodvibes

[K&Z Cruizers]

So has anyone come to a conclusion yet for meeting up?

I've heard:

a) inside terminal pre-cruise

b) deck 7 verandah around 3 on sailaway day.

c) deck 9/10 during the sail away party.

a/b work for me. Anyone else?

[labarrd]

So has anyone come to a conclusion yet for meeting up?

I've heard:

a) inside terminal pre-cruise

b) deck 7 verandah around 3 on sailaway day.

c) deck 9/10 during the sail away party.

a/b work for me. Anyone else?


a and b work for me too! We are getting sooooo excited!! :banana: :bounce: :yay:

[Mousetaineer]

The crime we read about was a drug related shooting and some stealing. It seemed to be mostly around certain resorts in the area. I would feel safe with any excursion through Disney. We were just going to explore on our own, thus our concern.

[ljql_5969]

So has anyone come to a conclusion yet for meeting up?

I've heard:

a) inside terminal pre-cruise

b) deck 7 verandah around 3 on sailaway day.

c) deck 9/10 during the sail away party.

a/b work for me. Anyone else?

a is probably the best for me. We are excited too! I am shipping my 2 boxes down there today with goodies for the kids in our party!!! :banana: :wizard:

[linnied]

not all of us will be there in time for a
we should arrive at the terminal around 1 PM
therefore b or c may be better

Just say when and where and we will try to catch up with you all :thumbsup2

[MBFergie]

I am planning on a and c. If my luggage has not come by 3 maybe b.

For C can I sugguest deck 10 in front of the stack that over looks the stage. In the past we would meet there about 15 minutes before the sailaway party starts.

For A we can meet by the televisions opposite the counter, closest to the ship entrance. If all goes well we are going to try to be there right when the terminal opens.

For B I am assuming Deck 7 Aft, the secret veranda that ain't so secret any more. (Teen parents...if your kid is MIA check here or in front of the spa very late at night!!)

If anybody would like to try a meet sunday we could do it 10ish, it's a sea day.

Anybody plannin on doing Martini tasting..I really think this sounds fun!!

[K&Z Cruizers]

Folks, just FYI - from right now until we actually hit 7/8/2006 we are less than 10 days away.

As such, we are now:

SINGLE
DIGIT
DANCING!


:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
:woohoo: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :woohoo:
:dancer: :rockband: :rockband: :dancer:
party: party:

[graenert]

Hi Everyone!

I would love to meet the folks that I have reaped so much great info from! :)

As for a little getting to know you "party" that would be great. We would be available to do any of the three choices that K&Z Cruizers offered. We do plan to be early at the port...tring to get that Magic #"1" card to board early, but what ever. party:

[labarrd]

In St Maarten we have made reservations for the shipwreck cove snorkel excursion. We would also like to do the two flags tour in the morning. Time is listed for 8:45 I think. It says it lasts for three hours. Does anyone know if the times are accurate, or would we be pushing it to try to fit two excursions in?? Thanks for any info! :surfweb:

[shanfl]

Originally Posted by K&Z Cruizers
So has anyone come to a conclusion yet for meeting up?

I've heard:

a) inside terminal pre-cruise

b) deck 7 verandah around 3 on sailaway day.

c) deck 9/10 during the sail away party.

a/b work for me. Anyone else?

WEll a or b work good for me too just let us know and we will be there Thanks :bounce: :bounce:

[shanfl]

:thumbsup2 MBFergie I would love to do Martini tasting too and so would my younger sister tell me when and where and we will be there!!!

[ljql_5969]

Well, I'll look around the terminal when I get there to see if I spot anyone. I also will look around at the Sailaway on deck 10. I can try to do 3:00 p.m. at the secret verandah but I cannot promise. I have 5 doors to decorate and sailaway gifts for my nieces and nephews to deliver (let's hope my boxes make it there okay)! :thumbsup2

Can't wait to meet you all!!! :cool1:

[MBFergie]

If everybody has cell phones they can call me when they arrive at the terminal and i will tell you where everybody is hanging out. You probably can't miss my kids..they will be the two fighting. AHHHH :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

954-907-6893 is my #

[K&Z Cruizers]

You probably can't miss my kids..they will be the two fighting. AHHHH :rotfl2:
Oh wait till you see the kids that are in our lot. Sometimes it's like cats and dogs. This is going to be an interesting trip!

Alright, so we are going to be at the terminal around 10-1030am for sure. I will have a red baseball cap on and a red shirt - that should make me fairly easy to spot. If anyone sees me, feel free to say hello. Provided it's not raining, DW and I will make our way back to the deck 7 verandah around 3 and if anyone wants to meet there, fine and dandy too. So, hopefully we'll see a few people! Also, we're staying in 6524 with the rest of our party in 6526, 6528, and 6530.

Martini tasting does sound like big fun. Any ideas when it is exactly? I think www.castaway club.com (remove the space) has recent navigators.

Also, has anyone heard about special 4th of July menus that they have? I know it's not on our sailing however I'm hoping to snag one of the leftovers. My travel agent, Dana, at MIC DAN.COM wanted one.

[ljql_5969]

If everybody has cell phones they can call me when they arrive at the terminal and i will tell you where everybody is hanging out. You probably can't miss my kids..they will be the two fighting. AHHHH :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

954-907-6893 is my #
I saved your cell #. I would love it if my son could meet your son as soon as we got there after check-in.

[MBFergie]

hope to hear from you on 7/8..hopefully our ds will hit it off.

i wanted to share with everybody this info on orient beach, bikini bay. I think this is where we are going to go in the morning, then head to ship for lunch, son in clubs, DH to a casino and then some shopping for me and DD. this was a reply from the tapas bar and grille on bikini beach http://www.sxm-restaurants.com/orient/bikinibeach/index.html

Lockers are at Bikini in front of the Snack bar deck (Monokini).
We also have towels and boueys for rent.

Watersports doesn't belong to me, but they have jetski, boogie boards, jetskis, parachute boat, bananaboat, etc.rea.

now what is a boueys for rent?? here is a link to orient beach showing all the different sections http://home.carolina.rr.com/photos2005/LargeOrientPanorama.htm
the club orient section is where the unclothed hang out, even though you may see some others thru out other areas. orient beach is really long (over 1 mi) and many say the bikini bay area is very nice and good for families.

[agirlinflorida]

Bikini Beach looks awesome. Thanks for that info. Our crew has been checking out St. Maarten sites all week trying to figure out what beach to go to. Even though my family lives in Florida near the beach we never get sick of it. Does anyone know if buses or taxis will take you to the French side of the Island? And what are their fares?

[MBFergie]

Cabs will go to French side. Somebody posted that a family of 3 was $15 or $16 each way and said to try to negotiate. If I learn more, I will share. Did you find out about car rental? I saw one of your post on that.

[shanfl]

Hi MBFergie, I saved your cell # too. Here is mine as well 561-427-3317 my son is 8 so I am hoping that he gets along possibly with your son and the others sons as well in that age group. Hope to meet you :cool1:

[K&Z Cruizers]

One week from right now and we'll be at port and checked-in. Crazy. :teeth:

[linnied]

One week from right now we will just be getting on the shuttle from the air port to the pier. :confused3 we'll get there eventually :thumbsup2

[MBFergie]

Great Minds must think alike..at 10ish this morning I was smiling (I think the car next to me thought I was up to something) thinking about how in 1 week I would be entering the terminal. I've been running crazy all morning getting all the errands done for the week, getting the landscaping trimmed up and pool balanced so I don't have anything to do for the next few weeks. Now I get to start packing on Monday..YEAH! (anybody have any elves that unpack and do laundry for sale for 7/16)

Leanne I see you do Pampered Chef. I use to it many years ago and have lost one of my favorite recipes. It was a PC Jambalya. I think it was in PC More Stoneware Sensations, since that book is missing from my collection. It was great! Always a big hit at Madri Gras theme shows in February/March. Anyway, can you see if you have a copy of it or can track it down if you are part of any groups. Thanks..I have a friend watching the dog and wanted to make it for him.

[MBFergie]

Movies that will be playing

Pirates of Caribean-Dead Man's Chest
Cars
Chicken Little
8 Below
Herbie
Narnia
Glory Road
Anapolis
Shaggy Dog
The Wild
Stick It

[K&Z Cruizers]

Thanks for that list, Marie.

Some good selections there!

[ljql_5969]

Leanne I see you do Pampered Chef. I use to it many years ago and have lost one of my favorite recipes. It was a PC Jambalya. I think it was in PC More Stoneware Sensations, since that book is missing from my collection.

Jumpin' Jambalaya

1/2 cup green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup celery, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) Italian seasoned tomatoes, undrained
1 cup sliced kielbasa sausage or cubed ham
1 cup uncooked converted long-grain white rice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 can (14 1/2) ounces chicken broth
8 ounces uncooked, medium fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup frozen peas

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place bell pepper, celery, and onion in baking dish. Press garlic into bowl. Add tomatoes, sausage, rice, and seasonings. Stir. Pour broth over rice mixture. Cover and bake 55 - 60 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed. Remove cover. Stir in shrimp and peas. Cover. Let stand 10 mintues to cook shrimp until they turn pink.

I hope that is the one you are talking about! Enjoy! :cool1: :thumbsup2

[ljql_5969]

Well we just had our Disney Cruise party here and discussed all last minute details with all 18 of us! :grouphug:

We are all ready to go now. :dance3:

After everyone just left just now, I went and finished some more packing. Quick Question?!?! Are you ever really DONE packing? :rotfl: :lmao:

[K&Z Cruizers]

If anyone is wondering, it looks like we have Captain Thord Haugen as the master of the vessel next weekend.

[graenert]

MBFergie,

Thanks for the movie list!! Some really good picks available. :thumbsup2

[graenert]

ljql_5969,

The recipe sounds great! Some very flavorful ingredients in that pot. I'm have to try to put it together sometime. Unfortunately for me, my wife does not like spicey food and I do so I'll have to leave out the grougnd red pepper. Thanks for sharing with us!

[MBFergie]

thanks for the receipe..looks like it. i don't remember the peas though.

i wonder if brett is going to be our cruise director. he was awesome!

[K&Z Cruizers]

http://homepage.mac.com/momme30/PhotoAlbum47.html

One week and that's where we'll all be!

[JimGarth]

Just checking in (lying pretty low just soaking in all of the helpful hints...THANKS!!!).

I can't believe we're almost going...been too long in the planning! My DW and DS (almost 7) and DD (3 1/2) are all packed, and I finally caved in and started packing today. Harsh realization that someone who normally packs only one suitcase for himself has an overstuffed suitcase and a garment bag that is stuffed too (and I still have some shoes that need packing). UGH! I laughed when they gave us 8 luggage tags, but now the laugh is on me (we'll probably be using 7!!!!).

We leave this Thursday and are staying at the Grand Floridian until Saturday. We have dinner in the castle on Friday and Chef Mickey on Saturday before we leave. It's our 10th wedding anniversary celebration, so this better all come together perfectly! :cool1:

We're doing the Dolphin Encounter on St. Maarten (my DD and I have the observer package), Coral Island and World Drive in St. Thomas and my DW is parasailing her way onto Castaway Cay.

Well, I look forward to the final countdown...hope everyone is packing less than us! :wave:

Jim

[K&Z Cruizers]

We have dinner in the castle on Friday and Chef Mickey on Saturday before we leave. It's our 10th wedding anniversary celebration, so this better all come together perfectly! :cool1:


Jim,

All 11 of us have a 5:10pm dinner reservation at Chef Mickeys on 7/7 (Friday). You have a breakfast ressie Saturday morning then?? We're celebrating two birthdays at Chef Mickeys, too, so it should be a lot of fun!

Then, DW and I are taking off and hitting MK until 2am for the extra magic hours! :)

DW and I are staying at the Swan and the rest of our group are at Boardwalk Inn. We're leaving WDW around 830-845am to go to the pier.

[JimGarth]

Hi!

Our breakfast is at Chef Mickey's on Saturday (dinner on Friday is in the castle)....we'll be at the MK all day on Friday though...starting off bright and early and working our way through the day until we can't take it anymore!

[ljql_5969]

Welcome JimGarth and congrats on the 10 year anniversary! :goodvibes

[JimGarth]

Thanks for the congrats! Yeah, actually our anniversary was in May, but this is our "anniversary cruise". First time on a cruise, but this is the one to be on, I'm sure!

:yay:

[labarrd]

Serious countdown is on....packing is in full swing. :hourglass

My 8yr old daughter has had her Tinkerbell backpack on all day. She's not excited, is she??? :cloud9:

We're heading to the parks on Wednesday. We have reservations for Cirque de Sole on Friday night. I saw it when it first opened years ago, but thought my daughter might enjoy it now. We'll probably head back to the park after the show and stay until we can't keep our eyes open any longer.

See you on the ship...or maybe sooner if we bump into you at the park! :)

[K&Z Cruizers]

Packing for us probably wont start until wednesday. Of course, it's just two of us and we arent coming down until Friday.

Anyway, do any of you have photo albums at all so we could perhaps know what each other looks like? On three circles (another discussion forum) we've got a list going with pictures and staterooms and everything for those on the 14 day westbound Transatlantic. Might be fun to have something similar for us so we know who is who. Anyway, our website is at http://www.*********************. The Zoccoli's website is at http://www.zocs.com/disney

It's going to be so fun to meet everyone. As I said I'll be at the terminal super early and will wear a red shirt and red baseball cap. I'll also get out to deck 7 aft around 3pm. DW and I are also definitely going to Match Your Mate on Saturday night. Hope to see some of you!

Everyone don't forget your extension cords, power bars/strips, alarm clocks, and duct tape in your suit cases!!

[graenert]

Hi JimGarth and Welcome aboard,

Congratulations on your Tenth Anniversary!! It is our as well, or at least it will be July 28th.

We will also be at WDW before and after the cruise, couple of nights at the Grovsner (sp) in Downtown Disney area and then after the cruise at Old Key West! One of the only reasons that we are actually going to the Magic Kingdom before the cruise is because it is my wife's birthday so we are going for her birthday!

My son just turned 7 this past June and my daughter is about to be three. Perhapsed they will get a chance to meet.

one quick question: Are you going to Coral World in St Thomas on your own or with the ship's tour? I was planning to do that on my own, but I'm not sure yet.

[graenert]

Jim,

P.S. where in NJ are you from? We're from Monroe, in Central Jersey, (exit 8A).

[MBFergie]

While out shopping I remembered how cold alot of the indoor area can get. I am always cold when watching the shows and movies. Also on deck at night there can be light chill, especially if you got to much sun during the day. SO..don't forget to pack a light jacket for you and the kids.

I want this week to fly by!!

[JimGarth]

Congratulations on your 10th anniversary as well!!!

We're from Bloomingdale, NJ (Exit 55 off Route 287) - Northern NJ.

We booked the Coral Island tour through Disney direct. That's the only thing we have officially planned on that day - the rest of the day will be soaking in all of the sunshine! :banana:

[Lanzegife]

Im going, does anyone have kids that will be 17-20 years old? im 18 and looking to make friends.

[K&Z Cruizers]

Im going, does anyone have kids that will be 17-20 years old? im 18 and looking to make friends.
Sorry, nobody in our group is in that age bracket. I recommend you check out "The Stack" though as it's apparantly quite the party. Enjoy! :thumbsup2

[MBFergie]

I need some pixie dust...Just received a call that our private sail is being cancelled due to some damage found on the boat. :sad2: :sad2: Now I am frantically calling St. Thomas (ouchy when the bill comes in) trying to get another boat lined up. So far can only confirm a 1/2 day with another couple. Not that another couple is a problem but I have 2 kids..If I was sailing with my DH alone I don't think I would want to kids fighting on a tiny 35'-40' boat. AHHHHHHH I just cancel our excursion in St. Martin earlier today because I didn't want to be on a sailboat 2 days in a row. I am going to cry......

[Mousetaineer]

Our DD is 16 (17 in August). She's anxious to meet others as well. Other friends with us are 16, my niece will be 17 in October. Not sure of the other birthday.

[Lanzegife]

cool, i was just hoping there would be some kids around my age for me to hang out with, since there is no "club" for 18-20yr olds

[K&Z Cruizers]

cool, i was just hoping there would be some kids around my age for me to hang out with, since there is no "club" for 18-20yr olds
The Stack should cater to ALL teens. It is, after all, a teen club. That being said, since you're 18 you should have access to a lot of the adult programs being offered, too.

I need some pixie dust...
:wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Good luck Marie!! I really hope everything works out! Pixie dust coming your way!

[labarrd]

[QUOTE=MBFergie]I need some pixie dust...

I am soooo sorry! What about the catamaran? It was still available as of last night..... :surfweb:

We cancelled our shipwreck cove snorkel excursion last night. I was afraid once we got out there my daughter might freak and decide she didn't want to do it. She's a fish, so swimming isn't a problem, but she has never snorkeled before. We decided it might be better to try the package at Castaway key with the floats, bikes, snorkel and stingray adventure.

Also after purusing through the menus for each resturant, we have decided that we we don't want to keep our dinner at Palo's . I don't know if anyone would be interested in it...it is for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night. Let me know because I'm going to cancel it tomorrow. :confused3

My sister has arrived, the packing is done, and we are anxiously counting down the hours until Wednesday. :cool1:

[linnied]

I think most of the teens in the teen club are going to be 17 and under. Not that there will not be 18 -20 yr olds around, but does a 18/19 yr old want to be around 13/14 yr olds? I don think too many 16/17 yr olds enjoy being around 13/14 yr olds :confused3

[MBFergie]

Thanks for the Pixie Dust...It worked!! :banana: :banana:

We booked on the "Forever Young" http://www.interlinesail.com/st_thomas_day_sails_yacht_fleet.htm with Captain Larry. He is going to take his 14 year old grandson with him and just my family. We are really happy the way things turned out. Dealing with one of the owners (Jan) of interline was such a pleasure. One week one day and we will be sailing!

We don't have any website or anything. If I ever get around to packing I will have a clue to what I will be wearing.

Now off to clean and feed "way too many" for the 4th of July. Have a happy holiday and be safe.

[ljql_5969]

Glad you got reboooked MBFergie! :cool1:

[ljql_5969]

ONLY 3 MORE DAYS UNTIL WE ARE ON THE BOAT!!!

:banana: :woohoo: :bounce: :yay: :dance3: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :dancer: :jumping1: party: :jumping3:

I thought I was all packed now, but as I sit here at work, I am thinking I still need to grab a jacket and a few small things. I cannot wait until our flight leaves Friday morning!

[graenert]

:sunny: See you all at the dock!! :sail: We are going to head out this evening, :car: (staying witht he inlaws tonight) and catching our flight tomorrow morning. :thumbsup2

Have a safe trip everyone!! See you real soon!!! :wave2:

[Mousetaineer]

May be too late to ask this question but just thought of it. Is there a standard to go by in tipping the people who unload your luggage at the port? I know we tip the people at the end of the cruise more because they get you through customs quickly and take the bags to your car in the parking lot. I'm just never sure how to tip those that help unload the car upon arrival. Any input appreciated.

[MBFergie]

I usually $1 per bag plus a couple more $$. If we are there when the bring luggage to room I tip again. We bring $100 in singles & five for this and room service and whatever other small tips. Always come back with some but you never know.

My kids know that if they order room service there are singles to tip with. Alot of teens don't and I always feel bad.

marie

[JimGarth]

Safe travels to everyone - we leave this afternoon for the Grand Floridian (woo hoo!)....see everyone on Saturday!

Jim :cool1:

[ljql_5969]

see you there! Running last minute errands today (and working some too :rotfl: ). Then we are all leaving tomorrow morning for Cocoa Beach!!! :banana:

Pixie Dust to everyone travelling! :wizard:

For those of you in WDW for a couple of days, tell Mickey I said HI!!! :teeth:

[MBFergie]

Travel Safe everybody!

Leanne what is your son's name? My son is Nick.

See you at the port on Saturday.

[K&Z Cruizers]

Picking up tuxedo tonight. Suitcases are out and being filled. Boarding passes are printed out. Flight at 915 tomorrow morning.

Safe travels everyone and remember I'll have a red shirt and ball cap on in the terminal and Ill try to get out to deck 7 aft around 3pm on embarkation day!

[ljql_5969]

Leanne what is your son's name? My son is Nick.

My son's name is Quentin and his cousin who will be at his side at all times is Eddie. :thumbsup2

If anyone is wanting to figure out who I am... I will be the one pushing all the kids to the side so I can get MY picture taken with Minnie and Mickey!!!! :rotfl:

[K&Z Cruizers]

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Alright, I need sleep.

[linnied]

I cant believe you had the energy to make a post.

I am still rocking with the movement of the ship and exausted from the fabulous time we had. Sorry I did not get to meet all of you but everyone on board was such a delight that If I did meet you and did not know it Hello and thanks for a great week :thumbsup2

[ljql_5969]

I finally met one of our group at Castaway Cay on Friday! Hello Marie! We had a great week!

My mom and dad were the couple married 48 years in the Match your Mate game earlier in the week. So, if you attended that, then we were the group cheering for them. My nephew Eddie was also picked to do Who Wants To Be a Mousketeer. And my other nephew Eric won a game of bingo! We had a great week! :cool1:

[MBFergie]

Hi all..

Hope everybody had a great time! We did despite a few things it was awesome.

We did see match your mate, your mom is a ball of fire! It was hilarious. The middle couple was getting hints from their friends in the audience so was glad they gave the champagne to your parents.

I am still rocking..felt great onboard, even during bad weather, now I feel like I am going to fall over.

Well back to life.. YUCK!

Marie

ps: anybody rebook. we did but I really want to try another cruise line.

[ljql_5969]

hey. I was just wondering if anybody else hear the "Bright Star. Bright Star." announcement that came over the loud speaker one morning. We were at our character breakfast when it was announced. We asked our server and he said that meant there was a medical emergency. According to the room number they announced, it was right down the hall from my parents, but we never heard or saw anything because we were at breakfast. I hope everything was okay!

[JimGarth]

Actually, we apparantly stopped for about 1/2 hour to MediVac (via Helicopter) someone off the ship from Deck 6 (that's what we were told). Don't know what happened, but hope they were o.k.

[linnied]

I heard the announcement and figured it was a code for something but did not exactly what. I figured it was a medical thing but ignored it. I did not know we had stopped for a helicopter. I kind of doubt that we did, as I think that news would have made its way around the ship and/or there would have been an announcement made advising us and asking us to stay clear of the area. :confused3

[JimGarth]

I know! I was actually taking the Walt Disney World Theater tour in the morning and heard about the helicopter from the Stage Manager and the Senior Tech. Our server said the same thing at dinner. Very odd. With all of the rocking, it was hard to tell what was going on that morning!

Still can't believe it's been a whole week since we were in Castaway Cay

[MBFergie]

I just received a DCL survey card in the mail to do on online survey. It gave a code I inputed and knew I was on the 7/8 sailing.

[JimGarth]

OK...new dilemma...

While we were on the cruise, I spoke to the rebooking agent and asked her about 2008 rebookings. She said what I could do would be to book right then for December 2007, then cancel next year and rebook for 2008 (she said they'd give me whatever rebooking promotion was in effect at the time of cancellation - i.e. 10% off). I told her I'd talk to my wife and get back to her if we were interested.

Well, we decided against it (didn't really want to put down a new deposit this soon)....then...

Today in the mail, i get a confirmation for our rebooking (guess she put it in the computer just in case!).

Well, I was all excited and was glad she did that, but the deposit was due 7/18/06 (3 days ago)....does anyone think there is anything they can do? I'm willing to put the deposit down and do what she said (when 2008 dates are released, rebook at that time)....anyone ever experience something like this? I tried accessing this new reservation number online, and it says it's invalid (they probably canceled it)...Need advice!

Thanks, Jim :woohoo:

[ljql_5969]

A couple of things here.

The boat definitely stopped. My sister and I left breakfast and went up on deck 9 after we had started moving but didn't really look around. So, not sure if there was a helicopter.

As for re-booking. We wish we had. We are definitely thinking we will sail in 2008. So, we wish we had re-booked for any re-booking credits! Oh well. Do rates usually come out in October of this year (or shortly after) for 2008? :confused3

[JimGarth]

In past years, they've come out in October for the year after the following year (Oct 2006 for all 2008)...new countdown to begin!

[MBFergie]

Hurry up and call DCL. Tell them you thought they were putting the deposit on your credit card that you had on file (that is what they usually ask you if you want to do). Now you looked it up and it's not showing online, ask why? Hopefully they will reinstate it. My therory is no harm in asking, worse they could say is no.

[JimGarth]

Thanks for the advice...they're closed now, but I'm going to try in the a.m. (think they're open on Sundays)...I'll let everyone know how we make out!

[MBFergie]

did you hear anything jim?? hoping for good news!!

[JimGarth]

Oh, thanks! I've had trouble logging on the past day or so...

So...YES....they said 'no problem'...no hassle, no nothing! Just let me put the deposit down (they just reinstated the confirmation number).

Gotta love it!!!!!

Thanks for asking...now for the next wait and countdown!

[K&Z Cruizers]

Here are our photos:

http://www.*********************/disney06

Finally got everything online and looking back, we had such a wonderful time. So many magical moments, once of which was our bridge tour that we went on. I ran into Captain Thord at the CC reception and started talking to him for awhile. He extended an invitation to me to blow the Mickey Whistle on our Thursday day-at-sea and I told him that was extremely kind, however a lady in our group was celebrating her 68th birthday the following week and could she do it as a birthday present - which of course he said sure. So, here's a pic of 6 (out of our group of 11) on the bridge:

http://www.*********************/disney06/images/100_3661.jpg

It was wonderful meeting everyone!!

[K&Z Cruizers]

Here is a link to the rest of our group's photos:

http://www.zocs.com/

Just follow the links on the right to the 4 2006 photo albums!