Oct. 2nd 4 night Wonder

[ebmouse]

:wave: Welcome jamaican542 & family. Glad you decided to show yourself. Actually, my daughter (secret shadow aka teen of egypt) has been in touch w/ your daughter already.
Very good, spectum-turbo...very good! I thought maybe you got your docs. None here yet. Are any of you cruisin' thru DVC? I'm wondering if this will make any difference in my doc-arrival-dance. :confused3

[jamaican542]

thanks for the welcome, ebmouse...I'm glad our daughters are getting acquainted. I'm hopeful to have some "me" time on the cruise and that won't happen unless my kids are occupied!! I'm not sure how my 9 year will like the clubs--hopefully she'll be comfortable enough to get away from my side for a while!

Can't wait for the ocean breezes.. :teeth:

[ebmouse]

I was just wonder-in' :scratchin ...how are the documents being delivered...post office, fed ex or ups? Must you be home to sign for 'em or will they be left for you? Thanks.

[jenschaef1]

I think our docs came priority mail last year. I know they were left on the doorstep - no signature required. If using a travel agent they come thru the agency not DCL. Atleast that is how it works with All Seasons Travel. I noticed people from later cruises than ours were starting to receive their docs so ours should be in the mail.

I have been obsessively checking Disney.com every few days to see if our rooms were upgraded but of course they have not been. :rolleyes: Since we have connecting rooms, it is very unlikely that we will be upgraded but a girl can dream. :cloud9: We picked the same rooms we had last year on the Magic and we were happy with them.
Anyone get an upgrade??? :smooth:

Jennifer :wave2:

[BigRed1]

Welcome jamaican542 :wave2: I have added a magnet to the list for your door. I have already made one for your DD. Thanks for making yourself known!! We are making plans for a meeting on the ship as well as 'night before' plans. We will be at Grills in PC, others are planning to meet at different WDW resorts the night before. :Pinkbounc Jump right in and bring your suggestions, comments and ideas. :idea: 17 days and counting! :banana:
FYI: For those who will be staying in the Port area the night we get off the ship, there will be a Delta IV rocket launch at the Cape. It is scheduled at the moment for 6:50 pm, but we are dealing with NASA here....I know its not the Space Shuttle, but if you have never seen a launch before, (like me) it might be worth waiting for.
Congrats specrtrum-turbo on #250!!! :banana:
Allen

[lunsusie]

I was just wonder-in' :scratchin ...how are the documents being delivered...post office, fed ex or ups? Must you be home to sign for 'em or will they be left for you? Thanks.

Our docs came yesterday via UPS and were left on our doorstop - no signature required.

::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo

[Buckeye 218]

Welcome jamaican542!

Our docs got here today, also by UPS--left by the front door. It seems like last year for our 7-day cruise they got here a lot earlier though.

jenschaef, I remember the rain--our kids fell asleep on our laps at the picnic tables, so my wife and I sat there for 2 hours while our legs fell asleep! The snorkeling later was terrible since the silt was so stirred up. Plus the island hadn't recovered from the many hurricanes. Some downed trees and a lot of brown vegetation. Should be much prettier this time.

[spectrum-turbo]

We heard from the TA that she should have them in hand on Friday. Hopefully, she can take a quick look at them and then we can have them in hand for the weekend. I think that she said they were sent out UPS 3-Day from Disney.

~~Stacy

[jenschaef1]

Thought I'd share Buckeye's and Jenschaef1's "Chamber of Commerce" :rotfl2: weather day on CC last year...needless to say I am hoping for better this year. :earboy2:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Shorty007/miseryandangstfilled.jpg
Note the brown vegetation from several hurricanes

Jennifer :)

[ebmouse]

Thanks everyone! Boy, I'm really feeling the excitement now! All of a sudden it is so close! The launch is worth seeing if you can do it. A different kind of excitement but worth it. We saw a shuttle pretty well from the beach in Cocoa, so it's probably much better, closer, at the Cape.

[ebmouse]

Wow, the island looks sickly. Almost looks like you took the picture in sepia mode.

[BigRed1]

Anyone here book with Dreams? :confused3....no docs yet :sad:

[jamaican542]

thanks, BigRed...how many people are meeting at Grills? We are flying in on Saturday and are staying at the Radisson. I am planning on a visit to Cape Canaveral on Saturday afternoon then wanted to go to Grills! Any plans as to time, etc?

Wish we could stay to see the launch, but our return flight is Thursday afternoon. With my luck, if I changed my flight, the launch would be cancelled!

[jenschaef1]

Grills sounds yummy, unfortunatley we won't be arriving until 1am Sunday. I feel like we are cutting it a little close but got a great rate on the airfare. Staying that first night (morning?) at the Embassy Suites by the airport. After the cruise, we will be staying at Hilton Grand Vacation Club for 4 days to spend some time in the parks. If anyone is staying at Ron Jon....we stayed there last year, it is a beautiful resort.

Jennifer

No docs here yet!

[ebmouse]

:listen: Did you hear the scream? I drove home today in a torrential downpour :umbrella: to find those beautiful documents sitting on my porch! :banana: :banana: :banana: Oh yeah!

[1971visitor]

Well the big brown truck passed here at 7:22 PM and kept going...No docs yet. Maybe tomorrow! Maybe I should call Bill BigRed1...

[BigRed1]

Well the big brown truck passed here at 7:22 PM and kept going...No docs yet. Maybe tomorrow! Maybe I should call Bill BigRed1...
If we don't see anything tomorrow, I'll contact my personal UPS delivery represenative. :teeth: Now, if we only had a tracking number...... :rotfl:
thanks, BigRed...how many people are meeting at Grills? We are flying in on Saturday and are staying at the Radisson. I am planning on a visit to Cape Canaveral on Saturday afternoon then wanted to go to Grills! Any plans as to time, etc?
That I know of now, there are 6 people going. If kehouse stays at the port, they are interested in going and that would be 10 more. As far as a time, you want to be there before the ships start to leave around 5. The Magic begins a 10 day dry dock that starts that day. They might leave the port that night and they might not. :confused3 Anyway, we are at the Radisson also with a 10 am shuttle reservation. :banana:

[disnic]

No docs yet here in Colorado. We will not make the Saturday night meet as we will still be in WDW. Can't wait!!

[BigRed1]

:teeth: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :bounce: :banana: :flower: :sunny: ::yes:: :jumping2: :tongue: :thewave: :jumping1: :thewave:
I'll drink to that!! :drinking1

[ebmouse]

Hooray for you!!! The rest can't be far behind.

[jenschaef1]

No docs today...maybe tomorrow

Jennifer :sunny:

[1971visitor]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Been waitin' for 2 hours outside for the UPS man, finally checked the front porch, and there they were!!! :rotfl2: Man!

BIL got a call from UPS saying they couldn't find his house. :confused3 If his docs don't come Monday, we'll put in a call to our personal UPS representative.....

:banana: OOOweeee, baby, won't ya' let me take you on a sea cruise??? :banana:

See you all soon!!! :wave: :wave: :bounce: :bounce: :wave2:

[spectrum-turbo]

Our docs have arrived at the TA and we should get them on Monday :cool1:

[disnic]

Documents came today!!! Woo-Hoo!!! Let's sail away!


:cool1: :cheer2: :banana: :bounce: :rotfl: :jumping1:

[BigRed1]

Its party time, DCL style !!
:boat: :thewave: :jumping1: :thewave: :boat:

[jenschaef1]

Page 2 just won't do :banana: :banana: :banana: ...so I'm giving this a little Bump. :wizard:
Still awaiting those elusive Docs.

Jennifer

[gracia98]

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Hi all!

My name is Stefanie and I just found this group today. Picked up my docs from the TA today and got all excited and started looking up a bunch of questions I had. This is the best site by far! I will be traveling with my DH and DS :earsboy: (4 yo) and DD :earsgirl: (2 yo).

Can't wait to go! We'll be driving down from Daytona Beach the day of the cruise. Anyone else here with kids my age?

Are there any more bracelets available? Was reading some of the previuous posts.

Looking forward to chatting with you all!

Stefanie ::MinnieMo

[gracia98]

Any more available? Do a lot of people do them on the DCL? DH and I have cruised with RCCL before, but this is our first time on DCL. Thought it would be fun for the kids and DD LOVES Minnie and Ariel!!

Stefanie

[BigRed1]

Any more available? Do a lot of people do them on the DCL? DH and I have cruised with RCCL before, but this is our first time on DCL. Thought it would be fun for the kids and DD LOVES Minnie and Ariel!!

Stefanie
Welcome Aboard! :wave: Door decorating is big on all cruise lines, but especially on Disney. I gotcha covered on the door magnet. I see you are driving from Daytona. Are you from Florida, or just staying overnight there? Join the party, you're just in time! :banana:
Allen

[gracia98]

Welcome Aboard! :wave: Door decorating is big on all cruise lines, but especially on Disney. I gotcha covered on the door magnet. I see you are driving from Daytona. Are you from Florida, or just staying overnight there? Join the party, you're just in time! :banana:
Allen

Yup, we live in Port Orange, just south of Daytona, about an hours drive to the Port.

Thanks regarding the sign! DH will love it. pirate: He knows I always get involved in something quirky!

Stefanie

[spectrum-turbo]

Hi Stefanie,

I have got you down for 2 adult and 2 kid bracelets.


~~Stacy

We've got 17 adult & 1 kid bracelet left

[melkimmom]

We started the documents' dance :cool1: on Friday afternoon. I am still dancing every time I remember about them. It has been crazy around here and I have not been able to post as often. I will be back to fulltime cruise planning celebration mode after tomorrow night. Then I will go back and read what I have missed of the planning. See you guys soon ;)

[1971visitor]

Hey BigRed1, have you heard anything about the beer mugs now being plastic?

[BigRed1]

Hey BigRed1, have you heard anything about the beer mugs now being plastic?
We need to check into that.....how cheap. :( You can't frost a plastic mug!!!!
Found a mug thread and have posted!!!! Mug thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=913220)

[disnic]

Welcome aboard Stefanie and family!!

We are getting so excited about the upcoming cruise - 2 weeks and counting!! We are so happy we found this board and are looking forward to meeting everybody. We have a son who just turned five - who is excited about meeting some other kids about his age.

Here's a message from him: :chat: :crazy2: :mickeybar

[disnic]

Hi I am Samantha, disnic is my creation, but my mom borrowed it so she could post on this board. She finally said I could post my own message.

I so excited about this trip. My birthday is in the middle of the trip :bday: The day we go to Castaway Cay and Pirate Night pirate: . I am turning ten. Well I want to meet some girls my age :earsgirl: . I am turning ten so if you have a girl that is ten or close to ten please tell me so I can make some new friends. :hug: :hyper2: :chat:

Can not wait until our trip
:cool1: :banana: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :bounce: :wave2:
and can not wait to eat my mickey bar:mickeybar

See you all soon. :wave2:

[melkimmom]

Hi I am Samantha, disnic is my creation, but my mom borrowed it so she could post on this board. She finally said I could post my own message.

I so excited about this trip. My birthday is in the middle of the trip :bday: The day we go to Castaway Cay and Pirate Night pirate: . I am turning ten. Well I want to meet some girls my age :earsgirl: . I am turning ten so if you have a girl that is ten or close to ten please tell me so I can make some new friends. :hug: :hyper2: :chat:

Can not wait until our trip
:cool1: :banana: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :bounce: :wave2:
and can not wait to eat my mickey bar:mickeybar

See you all soon. :wave2:

I have two girls. One will turn 6 in a week and the other is 9 1/2. You all will have lots and lots of fun. :jumping1:

[Buckeye 218]

We have a 10 year old girl and a 7 year old boy. We can't wait!!!!

[BigRed1]

Back to the front page!!

[johare]

Thought I posted already here, but guess not....

anyway, we'll be on the Oct 2nd cruise as well. This will be our first cruise and it will be myself, my wife and our 3 boys who are 11, 8 and 3. We'll be coming all the way from the Orlando area. :)

[BigRed1]

Thought I posted already here, but guess not....

anyway, we'll be on the Oct 2nd cruise as well. This will be our first cruise and it will be myself, my wife and our 3 boys who are 11, 8 and 3. We'll be coming all the way from the Orlando area. :)
Welcome aboard! Got your PM's. I saw your earlier post, but didn't realize you were cruising with us. You door magnet is ready. Jump in and stir it up! pirate: You'll need a couple of days head start on that drive! :rotfl2:

[1971visitor]

Hey, BigRed1,

Do you have an informal running total of the cruisers on this thread? Just wondering. I have kind of lost count... :confused3

Jamie :wave:

[melkimmom]

Thought I posted already here, but guess not....

anyway, we'll be on the Oct 2nd cruise as well. This will be our first cruise and it will be myself, my wife and our 3 boys who are 11, 8 and 3. We'll be coming all the way from the Orlando area. :)

Welcome to our crew :wave:

I also wanted to salute and welcome everyone else that became active in this board while I was away. :wave2:

Time is flying now. When is everyone leaving home? We need to have our meeting place and time within a day or two. I am not sure if everyone will have access to our board while on vacation, so let's get this done pirate:

I still have not been able to read past posts :blush: so let me know if you all decided something already.

Deck 10 could be another option. People do say that The Wide World of Sports is the best place to be during the sailaway party. If not Mickeys Pool is always a good spot too :goodvibes

[BigRed1]

Hey, BigRed1,

Do you have an informal running total of the cruisers on this thread? Just wondering. I have kind of lost count... :confused3

Jamie :wave:
Haven't been keeping up with totals, just dis names for door magnets. Guessing, I would say in the 50-75 range. I know of a couple of 8-10 person family several 3, 4, and 5 person family's. Some of the early posters haven't been accounted for. I think jacksmom is on another cruise now. I don't think becobscot was actually cruising with us to start with, but not sure. Haven't heard from joeanne lately. Also haven't heard from ck00c02, fuffles, or mjejj since the early posts. :confused3 I think spectrum-turbo bought 40 or 50 bracelets and there are just a few left. Not everyone has claimed one yet either. Come on guys, claim those bracelets so I won't have to buy to many!!! :teeth: There have been about 22 different people check in to this thread, and 1 for sure and maybe 2 are not cruising with us. Not a bad group. Just wish more would be at Grills!! These magnets are gonna be heavy to carry around! :rotfl: All that said, if any of you were paying attention, :listen: I miscounted represented States. What I am saying is, I'm not a mathamatical wiz kid, :teacher: so take these numbers for what they are worth. :rotfl2:

[ck99c02]

CK99C02 checking in! My name is Miranda - I will be traveling with my husband and our three daughters (6, 6 and 3), my sister and her 15 (almost) daughter and her friend (14) as well as my nephew 14 (almost) and his friend (14). My mom and step father are scheduled to go with us but he was just put in the hospital. My mom is so bummed. We are praying that they can still make it. He is having severe stomach pain and they cannot figure out exactly what it is. He has had colon cancer twice but was just given the "All Clear" several weeks ago from his doc. Please help us pray for his health as well as that they can make it on the cruise! I look forward to seeing you all soon!

BTW, How many of you with kids will be dressing them up for Pirate Night?

One more thing, if you have teens (13 - 16) please email me so that I can find out where all of the teens will be meeting up. My neice (Very sweet girl:) ) is wanting to meet some of the other teens and chat before the cruise.

Miranda

[1971visitor]

Our kids, ages 7 & 10, will be dressing for pirate night, as will DH & myself. Not sure yet about BIL & MIL. It's lots of fun & really gets you in the spirit!!! pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

Plus, there are costumes-a-plenty right now with Halloween coming up!!!

Jamie

[1971visitor]

How about on deck 10 midship (Grill's side) as soon as the sailaway party is over? Is that too close to early dinner time? :confused3 If so, how about deck 10 right after lifeboat drill and before party time?

Jamie

[disnic]

Our kids will be dressing up. Can't wait. Last time we were on DCL, they did not do pirate night. Sounds like fun.

[1971visitor]

Oh,my,

[1971visitor]

please, oh, please, #300!!!!

[1971visitor]

Yeah, baby! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

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

Jamie

[spectrum-turbo]

please, oh, please, #300!!!!

Good Job....................

Got the docs from the TA. Everything looks to be in order. Bracelets were sent to production last week, should be shipping in the next day or two.

Tick....tick....tick, almost time

[ck99c02]

Any chance that I can get three kids bracelets? What is on them? Also, what is all of the talk of the door magnets? This will be our first Disney cruise and my children's first cruise ever. I am so excited!

Miranda

[ebmouse]

Hi everyone! Just a quickie before I run out the door. ck99c02: First, hope your stepdad will be ok! I have a 14 DD that can eml your teens on the teen board or this one, also. I'll let her know when she gets home from school to post some stuff. Had a little disboard moment on Saturday...got a letter from Disney Cruiseline. Opened it up to find information about staggered dinnertimes. I thought, hmmm, we already know about these. Why send a letter....oh yeah, I got this info from the Disboards :disrocks: months ago. How sad that the rest of the world is so uninformed! Thanks to all the wonderful people that share all this stuff! :flower:

[jamaican542]

CK99CO2, I am traveling with my two daughters--ages 15 and 9. DD15 is southernbelle413 on here and I'm sure would be happy to chat with your niece...


OH! As I was typing my TA just called--my documents are in! :cool1:

[mjejj]

Its been awhile since I checked this thread but we are still going!!! It will be me, DH, DD(10), DS(8), DS(15mos) and my parents.
Has everyone gotten their documents? I still don't have mine :guilty: .
We are soooo excited!!! Two weeks from today we will be in the sunny (hopefully) Bahamas. I can't wait!!!!!

[BigRed1]

please, oh, please, #300!!!!
Do you ever sleep?? :rotfl2:

[jenschaef1]

mjejj: We still don't have our docs yet either :confused3 Oh well maybe tomorrow. We used AllSeasons Travel. Who is your travel agent?? Anyone else without their docs.

Ck9902: Hope your stepdad feels better soon. I have a 16DD and almost 14DD. In addition, DD14 just happens to have a good friend, (her best guy friend 14 pirate: ) also sailing.

Jennifer

[BigRed1]

Any chance that I can get three kids bracelets? What is on them? Also, what is all of the talk of the door magnets? This will be our first Disney cruise and my children's first cruise ever. I am so excited!

Miranda
Got your door magnet made already. Look on this page (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=801458&page=8&pp=8) to see the door magnet. Only now it says "Mickey's Thumbs Up Cruise", same as the bracelets. I was taking a chance you and mjejj (have yours made too) would still be cruising! We are getting some people who are staying in PC to go to Grills on Saturday night to eat and see the ships leave. Anyone else staying at PC Sat. night? I believe others are trying to get together at a couple of the WDW resorts. Jump in and lets go!! :banana:

[ck99c02]

Thanks for including us in on the magnets. How much do I owe you? Where should I pick it up?

Is there anyway to find a recent copy of the navigator online anywhere? I am having fits to try and see exactly what my children will be doing all day in the kids club. I know what I will be doing - NOTHING!

Jennifer, Thanks for the info on your daughters. Someone mentioned a teen board earlier but I cannot find it. Any clue what I am talking about?

I told my three year old daughter today that we only had 12 more days and she said "wouldn't it be great if we only had 10 more days" - I could not disagree with her.:)

Miranda
Mom to Kennedy and Caroline (6-17-99) and Catherine (4-13-02)

[spectrum-turbo]

Any chance that I can get three kids bracelets?



ck99c02, I have put you down for the last kids bracelet, would you like to get some adults ones as well?

~~Stacy

[BigRed1]

Thanks for including us in on the magnets. How much do I owe you? Where should I pick it up?

Is there anyway to find a recent copy of the navigator online anywhere? I am having fits to try and see exactly what my children will be doing all day in the kids club. I know what I will be doing - NOTHING!

Jennifer, Thanks for the info on your daughters. Someone mentioned a teen board earlier but I cannot find it. Any clue what I am talking about?

I told my three year old daughter today that we only had 12 more days and she said "wouldn't it be great if we only had 10 more days" - I could not disagree with her.:)

Miranda
Mom to Kennedy and Caroline (6-17-99) and Catherine (4-13-02)
You owe me nothing, the magnets are on me. :teeth: Where you gonna be night before? :confused3 The green bracelets are so you can ID someone from this thread in the terminal or on the ship. Spectrum-turbo will be the one with the arm covered in green bracelets, until they are passed out. She should be easy to spot. :rotfl: I will pass out magnets to everyone I can find in the terminal, then on the ship.
Allen

[BigRed1]

:idea: :idea: :idea:
If everyone will trust me with their stateroom number, I will deliver your magnets to your door, if I don't find you first. What about that?? :confused3
Allen

[1971visitor]

I would trust BigRed1 with my stateroom number because he is one of the nicest guys I know. :cheer2: But we will see him at Grill's! :banana:

Has anyone decided on a definite meeting place on the ship? :confused3

Jamie

[BigRed1]

I would trust BigRed1 with my stateroom number because he is one of the nicest guys I know. :cheer2: But we will see him at Grill's! :banana:

Has anyone decided on a definite meeting place on the ship? :confused3

Jamie
You get yours before we leave! :rotfl2: We do need to decide on a meeting place on the ship for the sail-a-way get-together. :boat: I like deck 10 port side. Any other ideas???? :confused3

[1971visitor]

Getting pirate costumes together! pirate:

[1971visitor]

This time in 2 weeks, we'll be partying pirate-style!!! pirate:

[BigRed1]

For whatever reason the link didn't post. Here is is:

**********************
They are Dreams competition, it won't post or work. oops!! :teeth:

[melkimmom]

What do you think about this?

Meeting for sailaway party:

Where: Deck 10 - Around the Outlook

Time: 4:45 or so

Purpose: Come and :goodvibes :wave: :grouphug: :chat: :drinking1 :teleport: :hug: . Make it quick or as long as you want. Enjoy the :boat: :rockband: with us. This is just the beginning. It will be great for the kids to get a jumpstart on things and get to know the others before they hit the clubs :jumping1: you know what I mean :blush:

[johare]

They are Dreams competition, it won't post or work. oops!! :teeth:Just take those links and put them in at http://www.*******.com and then post the short link that it gives you. Works fine. :)

[ck99c02]

Hey, Is there only 1 kids bracelet left? If so, I will pass. I have three girls close in age and 1 of anything will not do:) How much are the adult bracelets?

Miranda

[ebmouse]

Miranda, You can find the teen board on the regular post list. My DD is Secret Shadow a.k.a. Teen of Egypt. They have all kinds of teen stuff going on over there. Hope this helps. :)

[melkimmom]

Where will you be on 10/1? There is a group meeting at the Raddison for dinner. A few of us will be at Disney. Where would be a good place for us to say :wave2: before the cruise. You don't have to change your plans but if two or more will be at the same area, it will be a good oportunity to start our adventure pirate:

I will be staying at Beach Club villas and will be visiting Epcot or MK, not sure yet.

Also, when are you heading to Port Canaveral?

We are leaving the house on 9/29 and will stop to visit friends in Charlotte, NC, then we will continue down to BCV Saturday morning enjoy the day at a park and get ready for our cruise. We will return to BCV after the cruise has ended :sad:

[johare]

Where will you be on 10/1? There is a group meeting at the Raddison for dinner. A few of us will be at Disney. Where would be a good place for us to say :wave2: before the cruise. You don't have to change your plans but if two or more will be at the same area, it will be a good oportunity to start our adventure pirate:

I will be staying at Beach Club villas and will be visiting Epcot or MK, not sure yet.

Also, when are you heading to Port Canaveral?

We are leaving the house on 9/29 and will stop to visit friends in Charlotte, NC, then we will continue down to BCV Saturday morning enjoy the day at a park and get ready for our cruise. We will return to BCV after the cruise has ended :sad:I'm 45 miles from the Port, so on 10/1 I'll be at home packing! :earsboy:

[ck99c02]

Is there a character breakfast on the 4 night cruise? If so, can you give me details?

Miranda

[johare]

Is there a character breakfast on the 4 night cruise? If so, can you give me details?

MirandaAs far as I know, character breakfasts are only on the 7 day (and longer) cruises.

[Secret Shadow]

Miranda, You can find the teen board on the regular post list. My DD is Secret Shadow a.k.a. Teen of Egypt. They have all kinds of teen stuff going on over there. Hope this helps. :)

Yes. Hi all! I am Secret shadow/Teen Of Egypt! woo hoo! ck99c02: There is supposed to be a meet in ALOFT or Common Grounds for teens the first night around 7pm. Details should be in either the regular or teen navigator. :goodvibes Your teens can personal message me before we leave so we can chat. :teeth: I'm usually on everyday for a little bit so...yeah. Ok, bye!

[BigRed1]

What do you think about this?

Meeting for sailaway party:

Where: Deck 10 - Around the Outlook

Time: 4:45 or so

Purpose: Come and :goodvibes :wave: :grouphug: :chat: :drinking1 :teleport: :hug: . Make it quick or as long as you want. Enjoy the :boat: :rockband: with us. This is just the beginning. It will be great for the kids to get a jumpstart on things and get to know the others before they hit the clubs :jumping1: you know what I mean :blush:
We are game for anywhere on deck 10. Just let us know where to be!! :banana:

[spectrum-turbo]

Hey, Is there only 1 kids bracelet left? If so, I will pass. I have three girls close in age and 1 of anything will not do How much are the adult bracelets?

Miranda,

Yeah, I only have one kids bracelet but there are 17 adult bracelets left. Would you like some of those? I feel your pain on the one bracelet for three kids. I have 2 boys 4 years apart and I would have trouble splitting one, I can only imagine 3 close in age ;)
The cost is $3.00 per bracelet, payable in cash or pina coladas :drinking:
~~Stacy

[spectrum-turbo]

A few of us will be at Disney. Where would be a good place for us to say :wave2:

We are going to watch Wishes (and hopefully the water parade) from the beach at GF. I believe Wishes starts at 9:00 on 10/1. Anyone want to join us? :wave: ::yes::

Sorry DS4 wants me to add this: :charac4: He loves spidey!

~~Stacy

[BigRed1]

Stacy,
If memory serves me right, you are in Texas... :scared1: :scared: :faint: Where in Texas??

[spectrum-turbo]

Where in Texas??

We are in Austin and my in-laws are in Sugarland, about 30 miles inland from Galveston.

It looks like from this mornings news, we will get some much needed rain this weekend and that's about it. But, my in-laws...that's another story. They moved my husbands grandmother from her nursing home last night. It took 4+ hours to make the normally 45 minute trip and she was not doing well. So, I am not sure if they are going to try and ride out the storm or come here today. Phone lines are already jammed in the Houston area and we are really only able to comunicate via email.

Pixie Dust all around............

~~Stacy

[melkimmom]

We are going to watch Wishes (and hopefully the water parade) from the beach at GF. I believe Wishes starts at 9:00 on 10/1. Anyone want to join us? :wave: ::yes::

Sorry DS4 wants me to add this: :charac4: He loves spidey!

~~Stacy

Stacy,

Will you be carrying bracelets with you? That way we will recongnize you. That is a great idea. Please bring ours that way we can be ready for Sail Away.
My youngest brother lives to the east of Houston in TX. My mother spoke to him last night. We are prying for his safety while he makes an effort to escape. :worried:

I hope that you and everyone else near the path of this storm remain safe.

[jenschaef1]

We are going to watch Wishes (and hopefully the water parade) from the beach at GF. I believe Wishes starts at 9:00 on 10/1. Anyone want to join us? :wave: ::yes::

Sorry DS4 wants me to add this: :charac4: He loves spidey!

~~Stacy
Stacy: Thanks for starting my day out with a smile!!! I thought the spidey comment was just too cute. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Just checking to make sure you have us down for 6 bracelets.

All: Sadly, I will not be able to meet anywhere on Oct 1 , our plane does not get in until 1am on Oct.2.

Hopefully Rita will blow off a little steam before it hits land...thinking of all of you affected by her.

Yep, still waiting on my docs :rolleyes1

Jennifer

[mjejj]

I finally heard from my TA. We should get our documents by the end of the week (tomorrow!!). :) We have a local travel agent.

Our flight dosen't get in until late on Saturday night, so I don't know what we will be doing.
I still have so much to do before we leave, but I am so excited I can hardly wait!!!!!!

[spectrum-turbo]

Jennifer~~ Yep, you are down for 6 (4 Adults 2 Kids)

MelKimMom ~~ I will have some of the bracelets with me on Saturday night. I will have DSs wear their as well so you might be able to spot them and their glow-in-the-dark bracelets a little easier.


Just got word from my MIL. My FIL refuses to leave, looks like Rita is tracking more eastwardly and it doesn't look as bad for their area.

The bracelets have been shipped, I have a FexEx tracking number and they should be here tomorrow. WooHoo :cool1:

Still 17 left....who else would like one or two or three or........ :teeth:

~~Stacy

[BigRed1]

Hello All!!
I have talked a lot about Grills in Port Canaveral. Here is link (http://www.visitgrills.com) to their web site. There are pictures of the "view" as the ships go buy, as well as a menu. Also check out the Sunrise Marina site. Grills is part of the marina. The marina has a "live" web cam as well. For perspective, the current location of the camera is actually mounted to the corner of Grills building.

[jenschaef1]

stacy, go ahead and give me two more wristbands for a total of 8. I will give the other 2 to the kids (they are older, adult size is fine) in the other family from my area that I know are sailing with us. If you wear all your extra in the terminal we will be sure to spot you!!! :banana: :banana: or I will see you at the appointed DIS meet time and place onboard. Tenatively Deck 10, around 4:45? I must read back thru old post!!!


BigRed: Oh, the Grills menu looks yummy :earseek: , I can almost taste that grilled grouper sandwich as I type. :)

Jennifer

[ck99c02]

Stacy, I will take 2 adult bracelets for now. I may get more if they are available on the ship.

Miranda

[melkimmom]

I am sad to say that my brother was not able to get out of Beaumont, TX (job). He will have to stay behind. He is exactly 35 miles away from the Gulf. We are hoping for the best. We are trying to continue to plan this vacation, but is hard when you have loved ones in the path of this monster storm. Specially after Katrina. I spoke to him last night and he was in very high spirits. The family and I keep praying for his safety and the safety of everyone else that for any reason had to stay behind.

In a happier note!!! I will be easily recognizible. DID YOU SAY LIME GREEN ::yes::

[ck99c02]

MJEJJ, Are you from Georgia? If so, what part? Wea re from McDonough - just south of Atlanta.

Miranda

[spectrum-turbo]

melkimmom,

Have you heard from your brother? Looks like things are not good but, could be so much worse.

~~Stacy

[kehouse]

ok guys, i'm starting to get kind of giddy. today, just out of the blue i feel like i need to skip around here at "work". lol.
just wish i was a little more prepared.
i'm so bummed that i won't be able to go to grills on saturday night :guilty: but our plane doesn't get in until 5:30. and the radisson was booked solid,so i won't be able to meet up there either. :sad1: thats what i get for procrastinating. :rolleyes:

melkimmom, i'm so sorry to hear about your brother. we'll keep him in our prayers.

[BigRed1]

ck99c02, mjejj,
Are you flying or driving, and when? We will come thru Atlanta late :moped: Friday night going to Lake Park..What are the gas prices in your area? :confused3 We will need gas around Atlanta.

[ck99c02]

These gas prices are killing us!!! I do not think they are as high here as they are in other places but I spent $150 on gas in 7 days!!! We filled up last night for 2.79 a gallon. We had to buy premium because they were out of regular (2.59). I would definitely wait until you were on the southside of Atlanta to fill up if at all possible. Of course, the southside of Atlanta is where gas prices at a few stores reached almost $6.00 a gallon after Katrina. The govenor has lifted sales tax on all gas through the end of the month and is placing huge fines on stores that are trying to rip off consumers. He has also ordered all schools shut on Monday and Tuesday next week to help conserve gas. Sorry for the lengthy answer....

We will be leaving on Friday and head to south ga where the rest of our group lives.

Looking forward to meeting you all soon.

Miranda

[melkimmom]

I have not heard anything from my brother since Thursday night. All those prayers most have been heard, it came down from a category 5 to a 3. As you all know it was bad, but it could have been much worst. Now we are just waiting to hear any news. Thank you.

Today I will finally start packing. :goodvibes :rotfl:

[melkimmom]

:banana: Did you see that I just posted my 100 post :cheer2: It took me around 4 years WOW!!!

[BigRed1]

These gas prices are killing us!!! I do not think they are as high here as they are in other places but I spent $150 on gas in 7 days!!! We filled up last night for 2.79 a gallon. We had to buy premium because they were out of regular (2.59). I would definitely wait until you were on the southside of Atlanta to fill up if at all possible. Of course, the southside of Atlanta is where gas prices at a few stores reached almost $6.00 a gallon after Katrina. The govenor has lifted sales tax on all gas through the end of the month and is placing huge fines on stores that are trying to rip off consumers. He has also ordered all schools shut on Monday and Tuesday next week to help conserve gas. Sorry for the lengthy answer....

We will be leaving on Friday and head to south ga where the rest of our group lives.

Looking forward to meeting you all soon.

Miranda
Gas is about same here. Was 2.59 Wednesday, and went up to 2.79 yesterday. Your answer isn't lengthy, its detailed. :teeth: Thanks for the info!

[ck99c02]

O.K. I am just a little anxious here....

The movies that will be playing on our cruise:

Alot like love
Hiker's guide to the galaxy ?
Herbie Fully loaded
Owl's moving castle ?
ice princess
incredible's
Ladder 49
National Treasure
Pacifier
Pooh's movie
Sky High ?
Galliant

I had the CM on speakerphone and could not hear her so well - the one's above with a ? mark are because I am not sure that is what she said.

BTW, anybody know of a place where I can get children's white sandals? Of course my girls have outgrown theirs and there is no where selling white sandals!

Miranda

[mjejj]

I finally got my documents yesterday!!!! Yay!! Now I feel like I am really going!!

Miranda- Yes, we are form Georgia. We live in Braselton, about 45 miles north of Atlanta(up I-85). It is "famous" for being the town that the actress Kim Basinger bought in the '80's. I wish they had cancelled school the week we are on our cruise, then the kids wouldn't have to miss four days. I know from driving around today that not too many people are staying home to conserve gas!!!

BigRed1- Gas at the gas station at my exit is $2.60. If you are traveling down 85, exit 129 is the last exit before you get into the really populated area that lasts until you travel through Atlanta. Gas is sometimes a little bit cheaper here than farther south. Of course, if you are coming form TN, you will probably go down 75 which is on the other side of town from me.

We are flying to Orlando on Saturday evening, my son has never flown before so I am sure it will be an adventure.
Just one more week and we will be on VACATION!!!! :cheer2:

[BigRed1]

I finally got my documents yesterday!!!! Yay!! Now I feel like I am really going!!

Miranda- Yes, we are form Georgia. We live in Braselton, about 45 miles north of Atlanta(up I-85). It is "famous" for being the town that the actress Kim Basinger bought in the '80's. I wish they had cancelled school the week we are on our cruise, then the kids wouldn't have to miss four days. I know from driving around today that not too many people are staying home to conserve gas!!!

BigRed1- Gas at the gas station at my exit is $2.60. If you are traveling down 85, exit 129 is the last exit before you get into the really populated area that lasts until you travel through Atlanta. Gas is sometimes a little bit cheaper here than farther south. Of course, if you are coming form TN, you will probably go down 75 which is on the other side of town from me.

We are flying to Orlando on Saturday evening, my son has never flown before so I am sure it will be an adventure.
Just one more week and we will be on VACATION!!!! :cheer2:
Yep, were coming down 75. The middle Tennessee bunch will be leaving here just after school. :teacher: I hope to be thru Atlanta by 8 or 9... :hourglass

[ck99c02]

Do they offer the midnight chocolate buffet on the 4 night cruise? One of my six year olds is most excited about this. I had mentioned it to her when dh and I went on our last cruise (rccl) without kids. She will be very upset if they don't have it:(

Miranda

[gracia98]

I thought I read somewhere that Palos brunch is only offered on Wednesday on the 4 day cruise. Is that still the case? Anyone know? Gosh, I hope not!

We want to try to go for brunch since I have my DD2 in Flounders on MOnday and Wednesday and I was hoping to be able to get a ressie on board since none were available online anymore.

Can't wait to go! I think I am the most excited person in my family!! ALthough my DD2 will just be in heaven with Minnie Mouse all over the place!

Stefanie

[ck99c02]

What night is pirate night?

Also, we have the late seating. I am trying to decide if we want to try and switch to the earlier. I have three daughters 6, 6 and 3. I am not sure if I will have the girls dine with us or in the O C. It looks like they have very cool activities in the evening that I do not want them to miss. They will probably dine with us on pirate night at the very least. I also plan on taking them to most of the shows. So much to do and so little time. What is your opinion on late vs early with young children?

Miranda

[BigRed1]

What night is pirate night?

Also, we have the late seating. I am trying to decide if we want to try and switch to the earlier. I have three daughters 6, 6 and 3. I am not sure if I will have the girls dine with us or in the O C. It looks like they have very cool activities in the evening that I do not want them to miss. They will probably dine with us on pirate night at the very least. I also plan on taking them to most of the shows. So much to do and so little time. What is your opinion on late vs early with young children?

Miranda
Pirate night is a huge deck party. :banana: I starts after the late dinner seating, around 10pm. Your servers will greet you at dinner dressed in pirate attire and tie a bandana on your head. You get a pirate themed souvenir dinner menu. Lots of people dress up. They have a costume contest, music, :rockband: dancing, a lite buffet....hum, right after dinner..(great turkey legs)..and of coarse, pirate: Captain Hook puts in an appearance only to be "run off" by Captain Mickey and Company.

[disnic]

We will be leaving :moped: on Wenesday (oh my gosh, only 3 days :cool1: )! We did the land/sea thing so we will be at WDW for a few days before we catch up to you all. We are getting our stuff pulled together and I just want to make sure we know where to find everyone since it is getting harder to find the old posts. I know that some people at WDW will be watching the fireworks from the beach at the GF (we may try to catch up with you there, or we may be inside the park, I think we are just going to play it by ear :earsgirl: ). Otherwise, the plan is to look for the girl with all of the green bracelets in the terminal or meet on Deck 10 around the outlook :grouphug: (will we know what this is?) for the sailaway party. Right?

Does anyone know what the cost is to rent snorkel equipment at Castaway Cay? We are debating whether or not it is worth it to bring our own. We also read a post about a manta ray exhibit on Castaway Cay that was supposed to open last week. Has anyone heard about it? Is there a charge for it? Any info would be appreciated.

Anyway, we have been having a blast conversing :chat: on this board and reading all of the posts. We can't wait to get together exactly one week from today!

Woo-Hoo!!!

:banana: :cheer2: :jumping1: :cheer2: :banana:

[spectrum-turbo]

the plan is to look for the girl with all of the green bracelets

It's been a long time since I have been called a 'girl'. Mostly it's "hey lady" or "excuse me ma'am" :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

The bracelts are in and yes, I will be watching the fireworks from the beach at GF on Saturday night. I am going staight to the Mickey pool when we get on board and then on to Deck 10 for the sail away party.

Disnic~~ We are also leaving on Wednesday and will be at Hoop Dee Do at 7:00 that night as a warm up for the trip. On Friday night we are going to MNSSHP, how about you?

~~Stacy

[spectrum-turbo]

Can my boys (4 & 7) wear nice shorts, a button down shirt and sandals (not flip-flops)to dinner? I know that the rest of us can't and am planning accordingly.

I have tried to search the DISBoards for the answer and I can't find any information. I guess I am not putting in the right keywords.

Thanks

[melkimmom]

:sunny:

Is everyone ready? I hope so. Yesterday we went shopping :teeth: for everything we could find for the summer for our cruise. The deals were great :Pinkbounc It was wonderful and the girls had a blast :love1:

Don't forget everyone is invited to our pre-cruise and sail-away parties. It has been great to :tongue: and get to know you before our great adventure pirate: together. Time went by so fast and that was thanks to :disrocks: Thank you for all the good information and the great tips. :grouphug:

[1971visitor]

I think they prefer long pants for the menfolk, but you will see everything at dinner... :blush:

We always take a khaki pair of pants and a navy pair for our son and we swap him up each night with different shirts. He only has the pants on during dinner and maybe a show, so we hang them back up and he wears them again. We bring the darker pair in case he stains the khaki! So if you see him in navy for 3 nights, you know what happened on night #1. :rotfl:

We are packing everything we can today! DD has packed already :cheer2: , DS and I are going now to get his clothes ready! :cool1:

Very windy here in TN today!

Jamie

[melkimmom]

Can my boys (4 & 7) wear nice shorts, a button down shirt and sandals (not flip-flops)to dinner? I know that the rest of us can't and am planning accordingly.

I have tried to search the DISBoards for the answer and I can't find any information. I guess I am not putting in the right keywords.

Thanks

Last time my girls were close to that age and they wore summer dresses and sandals for dinner. It was a 7 night cruise then and they only got all dressed up for the 2 special nights. A lot of the other kids were doing the same. They are so young, you want to make sure they are confortable and able to enjoy dinner. :) and not :( or :mad: or :sad:

[Buckeye 218]

ck99c02, opinions vary on late vs. early dining for children. It's probably about 60-40 or 65-35 in favor of early dining. We had early dining on our 7-night cruise last year and this worked well for us. Our kids are 10 & 7 (so 9 and 6 then).

Some say kids are more awake for the early shows in the evening. Personally, I think my kids would be so hungry and grumpy that they wouldn't enjoy the shows if we didn't eat first. Our kids were wide awake for all the shows last time and they're good sleepers.

Others that prefer late dining say that they don't feel rushed from coming back from an excursion to get showered and dressed for dinner. But I guess you'd have to rush anyway if you wanted to catch that evening's show.

Even if we didn't have kids, I think my wife and I would prefer early dining any way. The kids aren't the only ones who get grumpy when they're hungry! :rolleyes1

Lastly, I hear from others on the boards that their kids prefer to stay in the Oceaneer's Lab/Club and eat with the other kids, but our kids never wanted to miss eating in one of the restaurants.

We have late dining this time and are wait-listed for early dining. If they don't switch us before we board, we'll go to Guest Services and see if they can move us. If not, hey, we'll get over it! Late dining on a Disney Cruise still means we're on a Disney Cruise!!! And where else would you rather be? :boat:

[disnic]

On Friday night we are going to MNSSHP, how about you?

We also have tickets for MNSSHP :maleficen on Friday!!

[BigRed1]

.......The kids aren't the only ones who get grumpy when they're hungry! :rolleyes1.......
Has my wife been talking about me again?? :teeth:

[Buckeye 218]

Has my wife been talking about me again?? :teeth:


Don't you hate it when they do that???!!! :duck:

[1971visitor]

Window opens at around 10:30 central and closed around 2 AM central. You may be able to see it from the Raddison cam, the Ron Jons cam is down.

[BigRed1]

Window opens at around 10:30 central and closed around 2 AM central. You may be able to see it from the Raddison cam, the Ron Jons cam is down.

The October 6 launch has been postponed to November.... :( Those boys at NASA can't get anything done on schedule. I should have known.. :badpc: Oh well, that just means we'll get to DD sooner! :banana:

[gracia98]

I think I am going to have to stop watching the news, esp. the weather reports. FOX News has mentioned that there are 2 possible developments, one of which is just southeast of FL, south of the Bahamas, right where Rita and Ophelia started. They said it could develop within the next week.... I so hope they are wrong! Local weather has not mentioned it yet ( I live in Daytona Beach), but they usually wait until they know for sure.....

I hate Hurricane Season. I just want to go on my cruise, have fun, and not worry about my house! Arghhhh! pirate: :eek:

Ok, got that off my chest.

Stefanie

[gracia98]

I think I am going to have to stop watching the news, esp. the weather reports. FOX News has mentioned that there are 2 possible developments, one of which is just southeast of FL, south of the Bahamas, right where Rita and Ophelia started. They said it could develop within the next week.... I so hope they are wrong! Local weather has not mentioned it yet ( I live in Daytona Beach), but they usually wait until they know for sure.....

Ok, local news just called it Tropical Moisture that will be moving across the state of FL midweek. She stressed the word moisture and that it was not a depression!

Feeling a little better now and I will not watch FOX News anymore!

Stefanie

[BigRed1]

As of 0300 (10pm Central Sunday) UTC Monday September 26, 2005, the National Hurricane Center is reporting there is NO tropical activity in the Atlantic Basin. There were 2 areas yesterday. They were gone this morning. Look Here (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/tafb_latest/danger_atl_latestBW.gif)

[BigRed1]

Ok, local news just called it Tropical Moisture that will be moving across the state of FL midweek. She stressed the word moisture and that it was not a depression!

Feeling a little better now and I will not watch FOX News anymore!

Stefanie
:rotfl2: I understand everyone is sort of edgy right now! :rotfl:

[johare]

Looks like there's a storm in the central caribbean that could develop further once it hits the western caribbean.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATWOAT+shtml/261458.shtml

Let's just hope it keeps moving west...

[gracia98]

Looks like there's a storm in the central caribbean that could develop further once it hits the western caribbean.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATWOAT+shtml/261458.shtml

Let's just hope it keeps moving west...

Yup, I saw that. I think they said it would be headed for the gulf. Bad news for those on the gulf side. Looks like FL will be getting some rain near the end of the week. I might pack some rain gear for the kids just in case...

Hey, we are probably watching the same news since you are in Orlando. We used to live in Longwood before moving to Port Orange, by Daytona.

Stefanie

[Buckeye 218]

Hey, we are probably watching the same news since you are in Orlando. We used to live in Longwood before moving to Port Orange, by Daytona.

Stefanie[/QUOTE]


Hey Stefanie---small world--we live in Longwood! Long range forecast estimate 40-50% chance of rain this weekend.

[BigRed1]

Where is everybody?? :confused3 Packing maybe? :teeth: :banana: :Pinkbounc :earboy2: :rotfl2:

[1971visitor]

We are almost all packed except for me! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Is anyone else as distracted at work as I am? :confused3

All I can think about is the cruise! :Pinkbounc

Jamie

[melkimmom]

We are almost all packed except for me! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Is anyone else as distracted at work as I am? :confused3

All I can think about is the cruise! :Pinkbounc

Jamie


Me too :banana: :cool1:

[BigRed1]

We are almost all packed except for me! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Is anyone else as distracted at work as I am? :confused3

All I can think about is the cruise! :Pinkbounc

Jamie
All I can say is, our firewall at work blocks out "message boards"......

[jenschaef1]

BigRed: Where have I been??? :hyper: ...shopping for my cruise! :rotfl2: I've been to the mall twice this week (that would be Sunday and Monday) and need to go at least one more time. At least there are lots of sales this time of year (going broke saving money). DS is going to do this :earseek: when he sees the bills :rolleyes1

Still had not received my docs so I called AllSeasons on Saturday. They sent them out on the 15th but they were returned to them on Friday. Apparently, all mail over a certain amount of ounces (I have 2 rooms so the Docs could be somewhat heavy), must be presented to a postal clerk - a new security thing. Hopefully they will be here by Wednesday (fedex) but we don't leave until Saturday so I have some time left.

5 more days until vacation, I can hardly wait :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: ...let the party begin!
Jennifer

[gracia98]

Where is everybody?? :confused3 Packing maybe? :teeth: :banana: :Pinkbounc :earboy2: :rotfl2:

Haven't packed yet. But I got the suitcases out!! :cool1:
Been too busy with the kids to really do any serious packing yet, but I did write out a list!

Can't wait til Sunday!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :earseek:

Stefanie

[ebmouse]

Hi everyone...we are still here, just busy, busy,busy. Funny how this week just snuck up on us! Is everybody ready? I started making piles on the bed today. I have too much stuff!!! Can anyone relate? What is the formula...remove 50%? I'm gonna try but this cruise thing is throwing me off. I don't know why I think I need so much more than at the parks. Maybe swimming to a store has something to do with it?! Hope everyone and their families came thru Rita okay. Looks like we'll have clear skies, so far. Are we meeting up at the sailaway party? Sounds good. Can't wait to meet everyone. I may not get a chance to be on again since we are leaving Friday, so everyone have a safe trip and we'll see you soon!

[melkimmom]

I have also been shopping :cool2: and now I am too tired to pack. I don't know where to start :( . I am afraid I'll forget something. :worried:

Hasta pronto :wave:

[disnic]

We're doing our last minute packing and will be on our way tomorrow! :cool1: Everyone have a great rest of the week - we're looking forward to meeting you all on the ship on Sunday!!

Here we go!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: Yippee!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

[BigRed1]

We're doing our last minute packing and will be on our way tomorrow! :cool1: Everyone have a great rest of the week - we're looking forward to meeting you all on the ship on Sunday!!

Here we go!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: Yippee!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:
Safe travels, :moped: see you Sunday!

[spectrum-turbo]

Got the travel docs and the bracelets.....that's all I need right? :rotfl2:


Oh yeah there are 5 others suitcases in the hallway, maybe I should take those too!! :goodvibes

See 'ya Sunday pirate:

~~Stacy

[jetgrrl]

Hi folks. I missed the whole thread on this, but hubby and I are flying down Saturday and will be doing the Ebert and Roeper festival on the cruise. It's our first cruise and our first Disney cruise, though we're quite familiar with other Disney vacations. :teeth:

Hopefully the seas stay calm and the hurricanes (and tropical storms) stay away!

[gracia98]

Yeah! I just checked my online reservation to see if they for some wonderful reason decided to upgrade us. Well, they didn't, which is fine, we are in Cat. 5 outside with verandah.
But, we did get the Main Seating at 6 pm. When we booked, we were wait listed for it. I have a 4 yr old and 2 year old and we were worried how they would make it and behave through the dinners. I am not too worried about the shows being late. I think they will hopefully be entertained, if not, I will send DH back to the room with them so I can enjoy myself! LOL
I am finally packing some, not clothes yet, but all of the other little things that are all over the house.

Getting excited! :cheer2:

See you all soon! :wave2:

Stefanie

[melkimmom]

Hi folks. I missed the whole thread on this, but hubby and I are flying down Saturday and will be doing the Ebert and Roeper festival on the cruise. It's our first cruise and our first Disney cruise, though we're quite familiar with other Disney vacations. :teeth:

Hopefully the seas stay calm and the hurricanes (and tropical storms) stay away!

Welcome to our crew!!!

It will be great if you can join us for our sail away party on Deck 10 a little after 5 pm. Most of us will be wearing limegreen bracelates, we can't be missed.

Everyone else have a great trip and we all will see you on Sunday (or Saturday for our pre cruise activities). :Pinkbounc

[BigRed1]

Hi folks. I missed the whole thread on this, but hubby and I are flying down Saturday and will be doing the Ebert and Roeper festival on the cruise. It's our first cruise and our first Disney cruise, though we're quite familiar with other Disney vacations. :teeth:

Hopefully the seas stay calm and the hurricanes (and tropical storms) stay away!

Welcome aboard! :wave2: You made it just under the wire. :duck: I'll get you a door magnet made. Have you read back thru the thread any? Where are you staying night before? Some are meeting at Grills in PC, others are meeting at a couple of places at WDW. We are going to try to get together during or right after sail-a-way near the overlook. Spectrum-turbo will have some dis-green silicone bracelets for everyone who has ordered them. She has extras as well. Jump in, it's not to late. :teeth:
Allen

[jetgrrl]

Hi folks. I don't think we'll make the sailaway party as that's also the kickoff time for the Ebert and Roeper stuff and hubby just LOVES Roger Ebert, so he won't want to miss it. I'll keep an eye out for the bracelets, though!

We're staying at the Radisson the night before, but we won't get there until around 9pm. :( I'm sure we'll spot some of you around, though. Of course I'm not even a lick packed, so maybe I should work on that part first... :)

[BigRed1]

Hi folks. I don't think we'll make the sailaway party as that's also the kickoff time for the Ebert and Roeper stuff and hubby just LOVES Roger Ebert, so he won't want to miss it. I'll keep an eye out for the bracelets, though!

We're staying at the Radisson the night before, but we won't get there until around 9pm. :( I'm sure we'll spot some of you around, though. Of course I'm not even a lick packed, so maybe I should work on that part first... :)
We are at the Radisson, and have a shuttle res for 10am. Maybe we'll meet you at the port. 9pm will likely find us at the pool with a beverage. :drinking1 Look us up if you feel like it. I will likely have a disgreen lanyard with my Cruisetoberfest III tag on.

[mjejj]

I am starting to pack too! I have been planning this trip for over a year and now I am starting to worry that I will forget something important. I guess as long as I have my documents and bathing suit I will be ok. For all of you driving to FL, watch out for the gas prices in GA. At the gas station near my house the price jumped .20 overnight (2.89/gal) and on friday we have to pay gas tax again so it could go up a little more. Of course, it is worth it to go on VACATION!!! See you all on Sunday!! :flower:

Jackie

[1971visitor]

We are mostly packed except for me (the mom). Van's been detailed, had a service checkup, tires rotated, satellite radio and dvd players installed by dad, and it's ready to roll! :moped:

Teaching 1st & 2nd graders tomorrow. After school, pedicures for me & DD, and final packing! :cool2:

Arriving at RonJon Cape Caribe Resort on Friday night, good Lord willing and the creeks don't rise!!! :cool1:

[1971visitor]

We are mostly packed except for me (the mom). Van's been detailed, had a service checkup, tires rotated, satellite radio and dvd players installed by dad, and it's ready to roll! :moped:

Teaching 1st & 2nd graders tomorrow. After school, pedicures for me & DD, and final packing! :cool2:

Arriving at RonJon Cape Caribe Resort on Friday night, good Lord willing and the creeks don't rise!!! :cool1:

Jamie :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[BigRed1]

We are mostly packed except for me (the mom). Van's been detailed, had a service checkup, tires rotated, satellite radio and dvd players installed by dad, and it's ready to roll! :moped:

Teaching 1st & 2nd graders tomorrow. After school, pedicures for me & DD, and final packing! :cool2:

Arriving at RonJon Cape Caribe Resort on Friday night, good Lord willing and the creeks don't rise!!! :cool1:

Jamie :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
So you got off Friday?

[ebmouse]

OOOOOOO, maybe.....

[ebmouse]

Just maybe if I try...

[ebmouse]

I could.... :rolleyes1

[ebmouse]

Yes, I think I could...

[ebmouse]

Get one of the big ones! 400! Yippy! I know it's cuz all you guys are busy packin' but it still feels good :cool1: Can this vacation get any better?! You betcha! See you all real soon. Is everybody neat and pretty? ::MickeyMo

[jenschaef1]

Wow, you all are really organized...don't leave until Saturday but I will be packing Friday night (ok maybe Saturday morning :blush: ) Our Docs finally arrived yesterday so I still gotta fill those out too.

Jamie: We stayed at the Ron Jon last year...it is very nice (beautiful pool) and the indoor playground and mini golf for the kids were a big hit. See if they have a room available that overlooks the channel where the ships come in and out, got to see the Magic come into port last year at 4:30 or 5:00 am...brought tears to my eyes.

Just in case I don't have time to post again...everyone have a safe trip to the port...see you on Sunday :jumping1:

Jennifer

[1971visitor]

So you got off Friday?


Yeah, I told Mrs. Mary on Monday that I was going to be feeling kind of sick on Friday :sick: ....she said if I could find a sub:teacher: , I could take the day! :cool1:

I have the best boss! :earsgirl:

Call us when you get to the Radisson! :banana:

Jamie

[KristaTX]

Hi, fellow DIS cruisers. I'm usually over on the Community and VMK Boards, but I did read the first few pages of this thread and thought I better chime in. I'll be on this cruise with DH in room 7130. A friend and his daughter will also be on the cruise. Fifteenth trip to WDW for me, but first cruise :boat:. I'm part of the Ebert/Roeper deal, so for now I am kinda confused on exactly how our schedule will work. I'll figure it out for sure when we board :p.

Anyway - here's a pic of me and DH. I've met tons of DISers in real life and would love to meet some of you. So if you see me, please get my attention by saying some thing like "Hi, DIS" :wave2:.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid167/p30202333b8610054f3ddab46a0fc430d/f4301b4c.jpg

[BigRed1]

Hi, fellow DIS cruisers. I'm usually over on the Community and VMK Boards, but I did read the first few pages of this thread and thought I better chime in. I'll be on this cruise with DH in room 7130. A friend and his daughter will also be on the cruise. Fifteenth trip to WDW for me, but first cruise :boat:. I'm part of the Ebert/Roeper deal, so for now I am kinda confused on exactly how our schedule will work. I'll figure it out for sure when we board :p.

Anyway - here's a pic of me and DH. I've met tons of DISers in real life and would love to meet some of you. So if you see me, please get my attention by saying some thing like "Hi, DIS" :wave2:.

Welcome KristaTX! Not much time to talk, we are leaving Friday afternoon for south Georgia. Read back a few pages if you have time, and you'll know where and how to find us on the ship or at the port. We'll keep an eye out for you also. Safe travels to everyone, and see you at the port! :banana:

BTW, congrats ebmouse on #400!!!!, you caught me sleeping!! :rotfl2:

[1971visitor]

Congrats, ebmouse!!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Well, we're all packed up and headed to bed. We'll get up early in the a.m. :sunny: and drive :moped: all day-yuck.

Call us, BigRed! We'll have our phones with us.

See you all soon! :wave: Take care, everyone! :wave:

Jamie, Alan, Allie, & Cale

[Buckeye 218]

One last check of the weather and it all looks clear in the Caribbean. Now we just have to dodge the ever present pop-up thunderstorms. :umbrella:

It's been great "meeting" you all. See you on the Wonder!!! pirate: :boat:

[kehouse]

just printed our swa boarding passes for saturday! :cool1:

it's been so much fun getting to know everyone, i know it'll be even better to meet in person. :) thanks for counting down with me. hope everyone has a safe trip to fl.
see ya sunday! :wave2:

[BigRed1]

:banana: Headed out in about 30 - 45 minutes! Everyone have a safe trip and see you Saturday or Sunday! :banana:

[BigRed1]

We made it to the Radisson! :banana: :banana: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :wave: Lets go to Grills! :earboy2:

[BigRed1]

Just back from Grills. The Magic left on schedule at 5pm with several large "shipping containers" on deck 10. There were 25 or 30 people on deck 5 and all of the furniture was gone off the verandahs..It was sad :sad1:..they wouldn't even blow the Mickey Horn.. :sad1: Oh well, it will be all better tommorrow. :teeth: :Pinkbounc :rotfl2: Later,
Allen

[BigRed1]

Well, unfortunately, I didn't run into everybody on the ship. So I still have magnets for several people. If you would like to still like to have your magnets, pm or e-mail me using the link in my signature with name, address, disboard name, etc., and I will mail them, which I should have done to start with. Anyway, come join us on the Oct. 7 2006 thread titled "The Warm-up Act" for our 7 day Magic cruise next year. It's been fun!!!! Hope to see everyone soon!
Allen

[BigRed1]

BTW, its quite possible that we scooped the "Double Scoop Group"!!!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc From the info i'm getting, :teacher: the Wonder has never stopped at Castaway Cay twice on the same cruise!! :rolleyes1 We did a first, :earboy2: maybe! :banana: :banana:

[Buckeye 218]

Allen--thanks for the magnet. I see you're on the 10/7/06 Magic--we booked the week before, the 9/30/06 Eastern--kids school break week. Have fun!

It was nice meeting some of you. Unfortunately, it rained not once, but twice on our Castaway Cay day(s)--making it 3-for-3 for us since it rained on our CC day on our 10/2004 cruise. Oh well--at least we got a little snorkeling in this time! If you don't want rain on your CC day, I suggest you avoid the 9/30/06 Eastern cruise!! :rotfl: :umbrella:

Highlights: Servers Donovan & Halide (sp?) We don't drink and they didn't try to force alcohol/wine on us each night (unlike our last Magic cruise) and we didn't get the "excellent speech." Their overall service was great. Palo dinner & brunch (and server Michael). If you ever go Palo on the Wonder, ask for him! The food in Tritons on the last night! Quality of Shutters photos. Cleaniness of room and the ship in general. Captain John going back to CC on Wednesday. (We heard remarks from a crew member that the other captain wouldn't have done this.) Wonderful performance in Disney Dreams and by juggler on Monday night. Daughter losing a tooth on the first night forcing a late night trip by Tinkerbell (Tooth Fairy's assistant) to Mickey's Mates to, ahem, obtain a Disney pin to put under the pillow! In-laws thanking us 4 and 5 times for bringing them along! Meeting DISers!

Lowlights: Rain!!! Terrible table facing a wall and the kitchen entry in AP (avoid table 25!). Uncontrollably wild kid sitting next to me during Disney dreams who kicked the head of the lady in front of me and was disruptive for the entire show. Snorkeling in Nassau was not nearly as colorful as advertised. Saw lots of fish though. Disembarking!

Again, it was night meeting some of you and hope to see you again on future cruises!

[ck99c02]

I was so bummed that I did not see anyone from the group on the ship. My entire group (12 of us) went to Grills on Saturday night. I did not realize that it was so big. I looked everywhere for the green bracelets but did not see any:( I tried to make it to the sail away party but did not see anyone when I got up there. On another day, I did see an older couple wearing green bracelets but by the time I got down to the pool deck I could not find them. I also saw someone on Castaway Cay wearing a "Big Red" shirt but was not sure if it was THE Big Red:)

My nephew had a blast in the teen center. Any of you have teens that hung out there often? My nephew said he felt like the people he met there could be his best friends.

Some of my group spent a lot of time playing Bingo. Did any of you?

I did not realize how tired I would be after this vacation. I thought that the kids would love the kids club and I could relax all day - NOT! I sat down to watch Flight Plan on Monday and was paged within the first 15 minutes. My youngest wanted to go swimming with me....

Well, I am sorry that we did not get to meet face to face but it was a pleasure chatting with you all and getting great advice.

Miranda, GA

[1971visitor]

Miranda,

I'm sorry we missed you! We wore our bracelets every day... :confused3

Your children didn't miss anything by not getting the tattoos...when my children went to put them on, I had printed them on the wrong side of the paper :guilty:

We went to bingo on the last night and I played my BIL's card and won the jackpot!!! (well, he won it, but he was very generous with his earnings! :banana: )

Go with us on the Oct. 7, 2006 western! We'll try again!!!

It was nice meeting those of you that we met! Sorry we missed the rest!

Back home in very cool TN :cold: ,
Jamie

[gracia98]

Miranda

I was in that movie and I may have seen you. I heard a pager go off!

Stefanie

Who wore her bracelet some of the time. Stacy, I want to mail you the money but I need your address!

[mjejj]

I didn't see anyone either. I was on deck for the Sail Away party, but when the horns started to blow, my son got scared so we went inside. I was looking for the green bracelets but didn't see any. Oh well, I hope everyone had as much fun as we did.
Like Miranda, I too was surprised how exhausting this vacation was. My kids didn't spend much time in the kids clubs either. Although, the small amount of time they spent there they had a good time. Even the baby had fun, he adapted really well to travel which made the trip so much easier.

I was amazed at how somoothly everything ran. Even my grumpy Dad was impressed with Disney! What a great trip!

I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to meet any of you, but it has been fun chatting!! :wave2:

[ck99c02]

Yes, I was the one disrupting the movie :guilty: I heard the pager going off but did not realize that it was mine until several minutes had passed. Oops...

I do not like thinking about the new tenants of MY room on the ship. They are heading to Nassau today. I can't believe that it is over.

Miranda

[BigRed1]

I was so bummed that I did not see anyone from the group on the ship. My entire group (12 of us) went to Grills on Saturday night. I did not realize that it was so big. I looked everywhere for the green bracelets but did not see any:( I tried to make it to the sail away party but did not see anyone when I got up there. On another day, I did see an older couple wearing green bracelets but by the time I got down to the pool deck I could not find them. I also saw someone on Castaway Cay wearing a "Big Red" shirt but was not sure if it was THE Big Red:)

My nephew had a blast in the teen center. Any of you have teens that hung out there often? My nephew said he felt like the people he met there could be his best friends.

Some of my group spent a lot of time playing Bingo. Did any of you?

I did not realize how tired I would be after this vacation. I thought that the kids would love the kids club and I could relax all day - NOT! I sat down to watch Flight Plan on Monday and was paged within the first 15 minutes. My youngest wanted to go swimming with me....

Well, I am sorry that we did not get to meet face to face but it was a pleasure chatting with you all and getting great advice.

Miranda, GA
What time were you at Grills?? We got there about 4:30, just in time to see the Carnival Glory leave, and stayed till 6:30-ish. We were seated on the deck but had to come in because of rain. Didn't have green bracelets yet, but did get them in the terminal at the Port. We were on deck 10 during sail-a-way, and we wore our bracelets whole trip. Send me addresses and i'll send everyones magnets anyway. Sorry we missed many of you. Join us on the Oct.7, 2006 7 day western!!
Allen

[johare]

What time were you at Grills?? We got there about 4:30, just in time to see the Carnival Glory leave, and stayed till 6:30-ish. We were seated on the deck but had to come in because of rain. Didn't have green bracelets yet, but did get them in the terminal at the Port. We were on deck 10 during sail-a-way, and we wore our bracelets whole trip. Send me addresses and i'll send everyones magnets anyway. Sorry we missed many of you. Join us on the Oct.7, 2006 7 day western!!
AllenHey BigRed...I think you were the only DIS person I ran into on the ship...thanks again for the door sign. I'd like to join you on that October 7th Western, but the kids school calander puts us on the 9/30 Eastern! :teeth:

The double Castaway Cay day was a nice treat....especially with the free tubes and snorkel equipment on the second day!

[BigRed1]

Hey BigRed...I think you were the only DIS person I ran into on the ship...thanks again for the door sign. I'd like to join you on that October 7th Western, but the kids school calander puts us on the 9/30 Eastern! :teeth:

The double Castaway Cay day was a nice treat....especially with the free tubes and snorkel equipment on the second day!
Your quite welcome for the signs. Buckeye 218 is on that cruise also. You guys should start a thread if there isn't one. You can make door magnets for yourselves as well! :teeth:

[jenschaef1]

Home again....just got home yesterday afternoon. We spent an additional 4 days in Orlando, going to the parks. I totally missed everyone at the sailaway, got done with lifeboat drill a little late due to some latecomers to the drill. By the time I put my lifejacket back and headed upstairs...couldn't find anyone. Stacy, if you are out there, I owe you some $$$ - Message me your address and I will get it out to you. (I can use the wristbands on next years cruise), I too signed up for 9/30/06 Eastern due to kids school schedule. I think the Captain was awesome to allow us to go back to CC. I was on the Oct. 2 04 cruise that got totally rained out last year and I thought it was going to be a repeat performance this year but Capt. John really came thru for us. Spent Wednesday afternoon snorkeling and bike riding at CC, even saw the resident barracuda out by one of the lifeguard stations.

Hey Buckeye: you were on the same cruise as us last year (10/2), this year (10/5) and will be on the same cruise next year (9/30) NO more rain at CC!

Jennifer

[melkimmom]

Just made it back home early this morning about 3:30 am. Had a wonderful time getting to know some of you. Sorry to miss others. We also wore our green bracelets during the durations of the cruise and had a great time introducing ourselves to others who wore theres. I even got to see Disnic at Animal Kingdom on Saturnday after the cruise. My girls enjoyed the club and lab so much that I had to beg for them to come out so they could at least enjoy the deck party with us.

Bigred1 thank you for the magnet, that was a nice touch. It was fun to see them on cabin doors while lost and trying to get to our cabin. :crazy:

This was a great vacation...2 nights in Charlotte, NC, 1 night at Beach Club Resort, 4 nights onboard the Wonder, and 4 nights back at Beach club Resort.

The Food and Wine festival at Epcot was amazing.

Can't wait to do it all over again :cheer2:

[kehouse]

we're home! hard to believe, but i was starting to get a little homesick.

wow,is all i can say. we really enjoyed the cruise. it was nice meeting you all. sorry we missed some of you.

big red, thank you for the magnets. it really helped to find the room. the funny thing is, on the last night i took it down to pack, some of us went to pub night, after the show was over me and my sister and bil went to 60's nite, and my mom left to go back to the room. we went to the lobby (about 45 minutes later) and there was my mom!! she couldn't find the room! she said she thought she knew which one it was but did'nt want to knock, just in case she was wrong. :rotfl:

has anyone heard anything about a cast member getting arrested? my sister was watching the news in the hotel and said she saw where a worker on the wonder(our sailing) was arrested for exposing himself to a 14 year old girl. :earseek:

well, thanks for the fun. "till we meet again".
karen

[1971visitor]

Goodbye and best wishes to all...Look out Mexico we'll see you on the 10-7-06 cruise!!!

[BigRed1]

Hope everyone had a safe trip home! :moped: It was great meeting everyone we did meet, and sorry we missed the others. Again, if you didn't get your door magnets and would still like to have them, e-mail or pm me your address and other particulars, and i'll snail mail them to you. What I didn't tell everyone was, I put a magnet of everyones home state flag with the other magnets. You can still use that one on your next cruise. The others are still worth having as a souvenir, so send me those addresses!!! Hope to see everyone again sometime...on another cruise would be great! :teeth: Join us on the Oct. 7, 2006 western Magic if you can! The people that will be on the Sept. 30, 06, maybe we could meet for breakfast after you get off the ship and before we get on! I'll ease drop on your thread and you guys ease drop on ours, and feel free to chime in and post to say hi :wave2: See you soon maybe,
Allen :wave: