Sept. 30, 2006 -- Eastern Magic [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

DisneyMom&Fan

07-08-2005, 09:50 PM

Welcome Deboraspringb!! We will be celebrating (sort of) our anniversary too on the cruise (13 years in 2006). It is a couple of weeks before we sail -- I would have liked to have gone on our anniversary, but the Magic is on the Western that week and we really wanted to do the Eastern. That is why I am thinking about getting the REAS package, but DH is uncertain about the massage. Hey, me too, but you only live once, right? :rotfl:

Is this your first cruise? Without the kids? We aren't that brave yet. :rolleyes:

Well, hopefully we'll get a few more DISers as our countdown gets closer!!

Deboraspringb

07-09-2005, 12:46 PM

Hi Disneymom&fam:My mom treated for our whole family to go on the 3 day land 4 day cruise in 2001. In feb 2003 we went as a family on the 7 day western carr. through make a wish. Last July my daughter & I went on the 7 day eastern carr. All through Disney. My husband surprised me with $ for a cruise for our 20th & we really like the Disney line so we picked the 7 day Eastern with Disney. it felt funny @ 1st making reserv. without the kids.
Deboraspringb

DisneyMom&Fan

07-10-2005, 08:11 PM

Wow! You are a seasoned cruiser. This will be our first cruise -- not counting the cruise I went on about 23 years ago! I'm having a hard time flying all the way to Florida for the cruise and not going to WDW. :sad2: We just don't have enough time (or $!).

Deboraspringb

07-10-2005, 09:22 PM

You will love the Disney Cruise. That is why we picked it for our 20th. Your child will also love it. Our whole family had a great time. It will be hard going without the kids, but we are really excited about celebrating on the Disney Cruise. We picked the Eastern Car. because I love to snorkel.

DisneyMom&Fan

07-13-2005, 02:18 PM

What a sweet DH! I can only hope for something just as nice for our 20th.

We can't wait to snorkel either ... we actually bought equipment this past weekend to start practicing. DH is a great swimmer and DS can swim ok, but he doesn't like to put his face in the water. I'm not that great of a swimmer, but I'm willing to try it -- especially since I heard you wear a thin life vest. That will put me right in my comfort zone! :rotfl: Now, off to the local pool...

I've read on these boards that Trunk Bay on St. John is the best place to snorkel on the eastern. Where is your favorite place?

DisneyMom&Fan

07-17-2005, 09:48 PM

Bump *** on page 3, for Mickey's sake! ;)

Anyone else cruising on Sept. 30, '06??? :Pinkbounc

Deboraspringb

07-19-2005, 10:00 AM

Hi Disneymom&Fam

It is still just your family & us so far. My friend who goes on this board said that usually @ a year from your trip more people will onto the board.
I have cruised the Eastern Car. before but have not been to Trunk Bay. My daughter & I took a speed boat, snorkel excursion on St.John & really enjoyed that. I have heard great things about Trunk Bay.
Deboraspringb

DisneyMom&Fan

07-19-2005, 04:01 PM

OK, I'll just sit tight and keep waiting... and reading the boards... :rolleyes2

Deboraspringb

07-20-2005, 11:14 AM

I will sit tight & wait with you.

Deborspringb

Deboraspringb

07-22-2005, 12:50 PM

we just went to disneyland in June, space mt. was not open. We are going back in Nov. Looking forward to the cruise.
Deboraspringb

Hollyster2

07-24-2005, 03:45 PM

Hi Deb! Hello 9/20/06 cruisers!
So excited about your cruise! I am trying to read everything I can about cruising in September. It seems to be a very good time price-wise to go. My 20th anniversary is in September 05 and I WISH I could be whisked away on a cruise. These boards help keep the dreams alive! ;)

Deboraspringb

07-25-2005, 11:11 AM

Anyone sailing with us?

Hollyster2

07-26-2005, 10:58 PM

Bump this up!

DisneyMom&Fan

07-27-2005, 02:32 PM

Hi Holly! Glad you will be sailing with us. Who will you be traveling with? I'm on these boards almost everyday just keep the dream alive too! Plus, there is so much information here, everybody is just great!! :flower:

Hollyster2

07-27-2005, 11:03 PM

Hi
I am actually sailing July 9, 2006. I am just visiting this board. I have a friend sailing with you. Hi Deb! :) Nobody is on my board yet.

DisneyMom&Fan

08-08-2005, 05:42 PM

bump... anyone else? :cat:

Deboraspringb

08-17-2005, 07:01 PM

Hi:Disneymom&Fan, it looks like it is still just you & I cruising on Sept. 30, 2006. Anyone else cruising on Sept. 30, 2006.

Deboraspringb

DisneyMom&Fan

08-24-2005, 02:13 AM

Hi Deboraspringb, I guess we are the only ones. Well, at least we'll get REALLY GOOD service throughout the ship. :rotfl:

Come on everyone -- someone else has to be going with us????

Hollyster2

08-24-2005, 05:53 PM

At least you two have each other on this board! On my board I am still the only poster, and my cruise is before your cruise! I will hold out hope for both of our boards. :goodvibes

Hollyster2

08-30-2005, 09:38 AM

We now have welcomed a new cruiser to our July 9th, 2006 board. Yay! :sunny:

captaincrash

09-11-2005, 02:36 AM

Hello all!

We just got off the Sept 3rd Magic sailing and we re-booked on board for the 9-30-2006 Magic sailing. Yeah... we're pretty wack-O to do another Eastern again - but we are comfortable with these plans! :goodvibes

We had a DIS meet with 104 people - although I think only about 75-80 or so showed up for the initial meet. Then we hosted a private treasure hunt for the kids (many families chipped in with loot) and I organized a MICKEY ICE CREAM BAR speed eating contest. We had 12 partcipants (6 over and 6 below age 15) . I shot a lot of pix - about 305 photos of DIS activities or DIS denzions - which I'll upload in the days / weeks to come then post a link so folks can view the album. I have to allow the DIS folks who sailed a chance to review the photos privately so they can review and request if any should be withdrawn prior to public exposure/circulation for what-ever reason!.

So I competed in the above age 15 ice cream challenge and I suspect I effectively came in last place - BUT - I was more on the competition line as "fluff" than as a rabid competitor... heck I was the instigator behind this little bit of fool-hardyness! So- our "adult" winner polished off a micky bar in 1 minute 5 seconds. And I made "award certificates" for everyone - and we managed to get the Captain of the Magic to sign all of the awards! So everyone who participated got (or will recieve - since I have to mail a few out) something. :wizard:

If you wanna see some of the wack-O stuff we went through then check out the thread for sept 3rd 2005 and the "live from" thread... however I was not aware of the "live from" thread until late in the cruise.

So.... our family will consist of myself and spouse (both age 43 next year) and our two daughters age 2.75 and 5.5 by next September. If anyone joins our group and has kids of similar age (4.5 up to 6.5 or so) who might want to exchange private emails and possibly photos prior to sailing then this would be welcome. We did his for the past sailing and it was great fun for the kids and very constructive.

OK... I gotta go for now.... it is 12 midnite here in California but it feels like 3AM... no surprise, eh? :cool1:

captaincrash

09-13-2005, 02:59 PM

OK....

we just moved our booking to the October 28th, 2006 sailing. Sorry to come and go so quickly... we're trying to coordinate with a couple of other families! Have a great criuse y'all! :cool1:

jenschaef1

09-13-2005, 03:50 PM

OK, I thought I'd check in....not booked on this cruise yet but I'm thinking about it. I ran the numbers last night and if I rebook onboard during my upcoming Wonder trip (oct 2) and go for 2 catagory 12 gty (we have a family of 6), I might just be able to talk DH into it (a few drink-of-the-days first :rotfl2: ) . We were going to switch to RCL next year but if I take the discounts into effect, the prices are the same. Oh there might be hope for this cruise yet. :) Our family consists of DH, DW, DD17, DD15, DS9, DD6 (ages at time of 2006 cruise) My kids have a long fall break so they will be out of school that week.

Jennifer

hopelea

09-14-2005, 04:58 PM

DisneyMom&Fan

09-15-2005, 10:37 PM

Not sure yet, but seriously thinking about booking this date. My dd's will be in school during that time and that is my only concern!!!! My oldest will be entering 7th grade and my youngest will be entering 5th. They are GREAT students. I am going to call the principal tomorrow and check with them to hear their opinion before I book.

We are currently booked on 11/18/06 Western Magic. It is really too expensive. The 9/30 sailing will save $2,000!!!! We have sailed two previous times with DCL. We were considering RCCL, but DH feels safer letting the girls walk around the ship without us on DCL.

Hope to be joining you!!!!We are taking our 3rd grader out of school too -- not too much to worry about at his age. I wouldn't think you would have too worry too much either about your DD's, especially if they are GREAT students. :goodvibes And, we also saved $2,000 by sailing in Sept./Oct. It'll be our first cruise. Hope you can join us! :flower:

b&j's_mom

10-02-2005, 10:54 PM

Hi there!

We just got back from the 9-24-05 Magic (had a GREAT time!!) and we rebooked on board for Sept. 30, 2006 Eastern. I don't know if we will end up staying with this date, but I thought I would jump on and say hi. Another fellow DISer the 9-24-05 Magic rebooked on board for this date as well. I'll have to go show her that there is a thread started for next years! My family is me, my husband, my 6 year old daughter and 3 year old son.

Julie

cmctammyg

10-03-2005, 04:40 PM

My family just returned from the 9-17 Revised Wonder sailing and a week at WDW! :-)

We booked on board for this sailing. This will be our 4th Magical Disney Cruise! On board will be DH, me, DD 12 and DS 8 at the time of sailing. DD has always had a friend before we got on the boat to hang out with, so I would love for her to find someone again and DS to find someone also.

I have to change my tickers...but for now we are excited to hopefully be seeing the Eastern side for the first time!

cujobugs

10-03-2005, 05:10 PM

Hey B&J's mom! Thanks for the invite!

We just sailed on the 9-24-05 Magic and booked onboard for 9-30-06. Our family consists of DH36, me36, DD8 and DS11. The scuba divers in my family are anxiously awaiting another sailing. Has anyone been to the Eastern Carribean before?

We enjoyed the last cruise but were a bit disappointed with the kid's clubs. We may end up switching to RCCL, but for now we are on this cruise date.

B&Js mom cruised with us on the last cruise! She is a crazy and fun kind of gal!

Who has cruised disney before?

Catch ya later. Deanna

cujobugs

10-04-2005, 06:30 AM

Good morning, everyone! Just checking to see if anyone else has posted. Have a great day!
Deanna

DisneyMom&Fan

10-04-2005, 04:12 PM

Sounds like we're getting more cruisers -- yeah!! :banana: My DS7 (DS8 on cruise) is really excited about our first cruise and can't wait for the kid's clubs -- DH and I can't wait either. Hope you'all decide to cruise with us! :Pinkbounc

cujobugs

10-04-2005, 04:27 PM

Howdy again!
I just went to the store to develop my 350 pictures. It's going to cost around $100. Ouch. Oh well. The pictures are from the Disney Magic cruise that we took last week. I like to make scrapbooks. Otherwise I would have just kept them on disk. I hope they turn out great. We had a fun time other than we were a bit disappointed that the kids didn't use the clubs much. We had so many troubles with the pagers not working, etc. When they would page us we wouldn't come because the pager didn't work. What a mess! So then they got nervous to ever go back because they were worried when they wanted out that we wouldn't come. They finally agreed to do it again, but this time we made a set time to come back and pick them up.
We also had a 4 year old that cried his eyes out for an hour. We told them to page us if he started to cry. They didn't. They said they try to keep them in there no matter what, because they want the parents to have fun! Despite me specifially telling them we weren't doing anything and this was just a trial period for the 4 year old. Therefore he absolutely refused to go back. That was the first day! So it sort of put a damper on the adult activities!
Anyway, I obviously had fun or I wouldn't have rebooked. I am just not siked about the kids' clubs.
Anyone out there from the midwest?
See ya later. Deanna

mcentee

10-04-2005, 07:21 PM

Hi All,

I'm DiDi. I just finished the Western Cruise last week and have booked us for Next Sept.30th for the Eastern Carribean. The Western Cruise was awesome, I met great people and I am looking forward to this next cruise. I'm not sure we will stick with this time frame, but I'm hoping. I am also going to get some DW park time in. The DH and myself are hoping to get at least 4 days in prior to the cruise. I'm a bit tired now so I end now and get back soon. Hi to all. :wave2:

A special HI to Julie and Deanna. You thought you could get rid of me..... :rotfl:

DiDi :sunny:

b&j's_mom

10-04-2005, 07:45 PM

cujobugs

10-04-2005, 10:25 PM

Didi- Welcome to the new group! Did you rebook onboard?

Just to make it less confusing for the rest of you, Didi, Julie, and I were all traveling together on the Sept. 24th cruise. We met each other through our cruise meet from the last cruise. We had all of our dining reservations linked for dinners, so we were able to keep in touch with each other throughout the trip! It was great.

I'm getting ready to get a quote from Dreams for this cruise. I will see if they can beat any of the other quotes. That way I will have more money to spend at Shutters on the ship! That was my money pit!

See ya. Deanna

cujobugs

10-04-2005, 10:27 PM

Disneymomandfan: What made you decide to do a cruise this time? By looking at your sig, it seems you prefer Disneyland! Hope ya have a great time!
Deanna

mcentee

10-05-2005, 05:05 AM

Hi All,

I tried to book on the ship, but the system was down on Friday night. They told me that they would call me and that I could still get the 10% discount and the on board credit. When I booked with then I told them I wanted to go through Dreams Unlimited, I'm not sure if I would get a better discount if I went through them directly. I'm going to check into that today.

Gotta go and get the boys up.

Have an awesome day everyone.

DiDi

cujobugs

10-05-2005, 07:17 AM

I'm going to research today also about the pricing. I sent a note to Dreams for a quote. We shall see what they say. So far Dana at ****** has given me the best quote. And since Julie has worked with her, I trust Dana. :)

I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M GOING ON ANOTHER CRUISE! YIPPEE! :cool1:

I'm not working today, so you'll probably here more chatter from me today.

Deanna :wave2:

Sooner

10-05-2005, 11:15 AM

Hi All:

My family was also on the Sept 24 Cruise and rebooked for this Cruise. We transferred our reservation to Dreams and got an additional $100 off.

We also met a nice family from upstate New York that is going to be joining us on this cruise.

Didi, Julie & Deanna : Sorry, I was one of those lurking members that never posted but used this forum to get some great information.

Oh well, only 360 days to go... Can't wait!

Regards,

Jeff

b&j's_mom

10-05-2005, 01:07 PM

Jeff - I wish you had introduced yourself before the cruise! I'm sure we probably ran into each other somewhere though. I guess you all had a great time as well!

Talk to you all later.

Julie

cujobugs

10-05-2005, 02:07 PM

Welcome, Jeff! I'm glad you decided to not be a lurker! We had a great time meeting everyone on the last cruise! So maybe we'll get to meet you this time! It was really a neat experience to actually know people on the cruise!

Julie- we haven't really talked about the stingray fiasco since it happened! Have you recuperated from my daughter's screams yet? I am so sorry about that one!

My grandmother is ill and I will be leaving town tomorrow. So the chatter on my end is going to slow down a bit!

See ya. Deanna

cujobugs

10-05-2005, 02:08 PM

Jeff- are the people from New York DIS members?

Sooner

10-05-2005, 03:09 PM

Julie : We had a great time! Being Disney we had high expectations...and they delivered. The only surprise was that our kids did not participate in the kids clubs too much...too many things to do on the ship. We have a DD9 and DS6.

Deanna : The couple from New York was kind of like me. They browsed the threads and got some great information but never posted anything. I will try to get them to join. I think you asked if anyone was from the Midwest. I live in Nashville but am originally from Norman, Oklahoma. Hope your Grandmother gets to feeling better soon.

Jeff

b&j's_mom

10-05-2005, 03:41 PM

Jeff - Deanna and I and a few others talked about the kids clubs as well. Our kids didn't especially enjoy them that's for sure. It was a little disappointing that my daughter only went twice, but she just kind of wanted to be with us, which was nice, too. Glad you all had a good time! :sunny: Are you pretty sure you are sticking with this date or is it just tentative?

Sooner

10-05-2005, 06:38 PM

DisneyMom&Fan

10-05-2005, 07:28 PM

Disneymomandfan: What made you decide to do a cruise this time? By looking at your sig, it seems you prefer Disneyland! Hope ya have a great time!
Deanna

Well, I'm the big Disney nut in our family and we had another trip planned for Disneyland this October. Then DH says he couldn't face going one more time, "can't we just go somewhere for a RELAXING vacation and not be so rushed?" So, I suggested a Disney cruise (of course) and he said ok. :cool1: I picked September because it is less expensive and since DS will only be 8 and starting the third grade, I can still pull him out of school without much trouble. I would love to go to WDW too, but we just don't have enough time. I can't believe I'm flying into Orlando and NOT going there -- it'll be very hard to keep me away. Someday... :rolleyes:

b&j's_mom

10-05-2005, 08:31 PM

Julie : Pretty sure we will stick with this date. Our kids go to a year around school and get a 2 week fall break around this time. We missed it by a week this year so hopefully we will hit it next year. What about you?

We actually set by a couple ladies from your group in the Theater 1 night? My wife chatted with them some but I can't remember their names. I believe one of them had 2 boys and they were interviewed before the Golden Mickey’s…I’ll have to ask my wife on that.

How did you like your Carnival Cruises? Did you do it with kids?

Jeff
This date is tentative for us. I just rebooked and chose this as a ballpark date. I hope it ends up working out though. My husband and I went on the carnival cruise in 1998 for our honeymoon. We loved it and had a great time, nothing bad to say about it at all. The carnival cruise in Jan. is going to be just my mom and me. I have heard good things about their newer, bigger ships. About the ladies from my group - was one of them named Christine?? We didn't go to the Golden Mickeys that night so I don't know who was picked to be interviewed.

Take care.

Julie

cujobugs

10-05-2005, 09:54 PM

We were at the Golden Mickeys but we weren't there early enough to get interviewed. So it wasn't my family! Maybe we should ask this question on the current 9-24-05 thread.

Disneymomandfan- I also took the cruise because I thought it would be relaxing. Don't tell your DH, but it was far from relaxing! Go here, go there. I couldn't keep up. Especially with kids. So much to do, so little time. Maybe next time will be more relaxing since it will be my second time on the ship. Less exploring and more sunbathing. Doesn't that sound nice? :flower:

This is just a tentative date for us also. I'm waiting for the '07 rates to make my final decision! :confused3

Have a great night. Deanna :wave2:

cujobugs

10-06-2005, 04:12 PM

Bumpity bump bump!

Sooner

10-06-2005, 04:19 PM

Julie : You can't get me to talk on the last cruise and you can't get me to shut up on this one. For our anniversary in May 06 we are thinking about going on a 3 or 4 day Wonder Cruise, grown ups only. OK, I feel just a bit guilty not including the kids.

What was your take on the Wonder? Did you do the 3 or 4 day Cruise? How did it compare to the Sept 24 cruise?

b&j's_mom

10-06-2005, 06:26 PM

Here is a quick review for you:

Wonder - we were on the four day wonder. not nearly enough time to get settled with 2 kids. But if you don't have the kids with you, that might be fine. We had fun, but we had much more fun on the Magic because we met people on here and had a better plan of what to do. I would recommend going on the wonder, esp. if you don't have the kids with you. I can see your guilt, but I would go anyway and have a BLAST! Glad you are talking on the thread for this cruise, I think it will only improve your trip next time you go!

cmctammyg

10-06-2005, 08:55 PM

I think I need rest...we were on the Magic and not the Wonder on 9-17. (Although our first cruise was on the Wonder in 2003)

DisneyMom&Fan - my ds will also be 8. He is very into video games and all things Disney and Nick.

cujobugs??? - Sorry - short-term memory - I remember your name was Deanna though. We live in the Midwest - in Southeast MO.

We had a fabulous waiter on our 9-17 cruise. We are hoping to request him again for this cruise. Has anyone done that before?

cujobugs

10-07-2005, 09:41 AM

Yeah for the midwest! We are Kansas but I grew up in Missouri!

I've never requested a waiter before. I can't help you out there!

Deanna

DisneyMom&Fan

10-07-2005, 09:41 PM

Disneymomandfan- I also took the cruise because I thought it would be relaxing. Don't tell your DH, but it was far from relaxing! Go here, go there. I couldn't keep up. Especially with kids. So much to do, so little time. Maybe next time will be more relaxing since it will be my second time on the ship. Less exploring and more sunbathing. Doesn't that sound nice?

From what I've been hearing I don't really plan on relaxing too much. Sounds like there is TONS to do. Don't worry, I'm not gonna tell DH and risk having him not want to go. :rolleyes: Besides, I'll let him relax all he wants.

Tammy -- my soon to be DS8 is also into video games, Nick and Cartoon Network -- pretty much the same thing. He's also pretty independent and loves meeting new kids -- mainly since he's an only kid.

If it were 2006, we'd all be on a cruise right now! :cheer2:

cujobugs

10-10-2005, 05:31 PM

I got my official Disney paperwork in the mail today to confirm we are sailing Sept. 30th! Yippee! We are under the one year mark! :cool1:

We've been out of town due to Grandmother's death. No fun.

My son is still catching up on homework he missed on last cruise. Our goal is to get it done tonight. It is so hard the older they get to catch up on work from school. My third grader completed hers in one night. He has been working several nights on it! Ugh. It makes me wonder if I should sail in the summer. But the prices freak me out a bit!

Well I must help my son with homework! Deanna

b&j's_mom

10-10-2005, 08:09 PM

Hello, everyone! :)

Hi, Deanna! Glad you are safely home, hope things are better with you and your family. :goodvibes Got my paperwork as well! Kind of exciting, isn't it?!?

b&j's_mom

10-11-2005, 08:56 PM

Just bumping us up in case anyone is looking for this thread.

DisneyMom&Fan

10-12-2005, 01:35 PM

Hello all, just checking in. We are having work done on our house, so my home computer is down until next week sometime :guilty: and I can only check in for a few minutes here at work. Talk to you all soon.

Angela

...ThanLater NewYork

10-12-2005, 02:42 PM

I finally get the chance to say hello to you! We are the couple from NY Jeff told you about. I must add that Jeff, (Sooner), his wife and their two children are wonderful people! I will tell you that we had a great time on the Western Caribbean Disney last Sept. 24. This cruise, our first ever, took us beyond our expectations... What a magical time... My wife, daughter, 8, and I can't wait to go back... :earboy2:

Hopefully, I will be able to post some more in the oncoming weeks; perhaps some of us could meet before the cruise. (That way the kids will have friends already and we can start enjoying the "cove" sooner!) Isabella, our girl, had a great time at the labs. She took full advantage of that; she loved the recreation counselors and met new friends. We also were able to spend some serious quality time together, what a treat!

Take care, friends and talk to you soon,

Ahoy! :earsboy:
Alfredo

cujobugs

10-12-2005, 04:40 PM

Howdy Alfredo! We were also on the same cruise. I'm glad your child enjoyed the clubs, because I haven't heard anyone else talk too positively about their experiences there! Sorry we didn't get to meet you on the last cruise!

Before our last cruise, I got to meet B&J's mom. It was a great time! I would encourage anyone to do it that live close to each other.

We also have a daughter 8 who will be 9 at the time of sailing. Maybe they should be pen pals!

Have a great day! Deanna

cmctammyg

10-15-2005, 09:09 PM

Just dropping in to say Hi!

We are leaving next week for WDW and MNSSHP - our first time for this event.

Anyone else sailing also a DVC member?

Sooner

10-16-2005, 09:41 AM

Deanna: Sorry to hear about your Grandmother. Hope things are getting back to normal for you.

Julie: My wife thinks it may have been Christine that we sat by the first night. Thanks for the info on your other cruise experiences. I almost booked the 4 day wonder for the two of us but guilt set in. We found a really good deal on the Costa Magica ship sailing over Spring break. It is a new ship (2004) and only sailed in Italy so far. They have a special right now in which kids sail free. We managed to book a week over spring break for 4 people for under $2000 including trip insurance. My expectations will not be that of Disney, so hopefully with that in mind we will enjoy it.

DisneyMom&Fan: If your husband enjoys the parks, he is going to love the Cruise. I found the cruise to be far more relaxing...At then end of the week just as exhausting (LOL).

Tammy: I was told that you have to wait to request a waiter when you board the ship. We enjoyed both of our waiters and if they are not teamed together then we will have to make a choice. Also, if we link our reservations with Alfredo, we might have to draw straws since he had a different waiter. As much as we go to WDW we should be DVC members. We did rent some points this past cruise and stayed at BWV. Very nice!!

Alfredo: I’m glad you joined up. Now if we can just get our wife’s to start chatting for us (LOL). Can't wait to kick back at Castaway Cay and drink a “Bahama Mama” with you.

Wow, not bad for an introvert Engineer.

Take Care,

Jeff

b&j's_mom

10-17-2005, 09:43 PM

Sooner

10-21-2005, 01:03 PM

Oh my Gosh!!! I can’t believe I’m doing this but I am bumping this thread. I am starting to get worried about you ladies. Either I have offended you or you are losing interest in our cruise.

These forums are funny. You get an email notification every time someone responds to a thread your in. I then have to log in and see what was said. For some reason I now have to see the new post and like I am an expert after one cruise, I end posting to something new. Pretty soon it is like when I used to get a rabbit at Easter...They just keep multiplying.

Alfredo, do your self a favor. DO NOT venture out of this thread or, as Julie said, you will end up a “computer crazed extrovert” like her.

b&j's_mom

10-21-2005, 01:18 PM

Sooner - Congratulations! Was that your first bump?!? Woo-Hoo!

Sometimes I post on a thread just so I can get email. Hee, hee. Just kidding....kind of. :teeth:

I don't know anything about Eastern ports, I guess I should get to studying them. Does anyone already know what they are doing on the port days?

Adios, amigos!

DisneyMom&Fan

10-21-2005, 03:24 PM

We haven't decided if we will do DCL excursions or just go out on our own. I wanted to snorkel at Trunk Bay, but DS isn't that great of a swimmer, so we will have to do something directly from the beach, not from a boat. We've also thought about renting a jeep at St. Maarteen. :moped: But, on Castaway Cay, we plan on parasailing and swimming with the stingrays.

Hopefully I'll have my home computer back up and running this weekend, although it may not be until next week sometime. Boy, have I been missing these boards. :teeth:

Sooner -- I'm glad you're an expert. ;) I'm not losing interest -- just the opposite -- I can hardly wait and I'm addicted to these boards (like most of us here). Maybe you can shed some light on whether to do excursions thru DCL or on our own???

...ThanLater NewYork

10-21-2005, 03:49 PM

Jeff, my good amigo extrovertido... :cool1:
Isabella says that she would love to hear from Kalsey. She has very nice Castaway memories with her. She wants a "play date". Do you want to meet half-way?
Deanna: What's your daughter's name?
Regarding Eastern ports, St. Thomas has http://www.godfreytoursvi.com (http://www.godfreytoursvi.com/) For $20.00 for the day, he will give a great tour of the island. He is highly recommended by my travel agent. She had a wonderful time, (she says she doesn't get commission on those tours) I will find out more on other ports later on...
I have come to realize that people that go on the Disney Cruise have to understand that you will not be able to do EVERYTHING! You must be OK with a decision to miss something like a show or a dinner one night. (Even a port) The main purpose, for me anyway, is to go and have some great quality time with the family, as well as having some time alone to be with your significant other without the guilt, since our daughter is having a wonderful time with new friends in a safe and fun environment . Perhaps some kids would love to go to the great labs and activities designed specifically for them but, they make a decision: "I want to be with my parents!" See my point?
Anyway, as we count the months and the days to meet at the Disney Magic let's send a positive thought to the people of Cayman and Cozumel in this new challenge with Wilma.
Talk to you soon,
Alfredo:wave:

Sooner

10-21-2005, 06:56 PM

Alfredo: "extrovertido" I think that is Spanish for extrovert. Right? This forum will do it to you. If you would like to meet me half way, say ft Lauderdale in March I will splurge for some nice tropical drinks as we sail into the sunset!!!

Julie: Yes, indeed that was my first bump. I used to be content being a soccer dad now I am bumping a cruise thread. When my wife finally finds this thread, she is going to suspect that something really is in that "pixie dust".

DisneyMom&Fan: I really do not consider myself an expert. I think Julie is the seasoned cruiser in our group. Having said that, here I go, I have not checked on the eastern ports other than what Alfredo had forwarded me. We went on our own the last cruise. We rented a jeep in the Cayman's and drove out to Rum Point Beach. It was amazing. We got to see pretty much the whole island and saw a lot of hurricane Ivan damage along the way. If I can save money doing it on my own, then I am all for it.

Take Care,

Jeff

b&j's_mom

10-21-2005, 09:54 PM

Alfredo - You are right. You cannot do everything you want to do on a Disney cruise. Just ask Deanna what happens if you try! :faint: I think we only went to 4 of the 7 shows on the Magic last time. It was nice to not have to rush to find a seat, we just did other stuff and had a great time. One thing I don't want to miss is dinner each night, I loved that, especially dining with fellow DISers. It really made the trip fun! :grouphug:

DisneyMom&Fan - Your port activities sound fun! I had never been snorkeling until last month in Grand Cayman and can I just say "WOW!" It was really amazing. Then I did it again at Castaway Cay, not nearly as exciting. I am kind of in the same boat as you are. My daughter couldn't swim well and ended up on the boat for most of our snorkeling excursion in Grand Cayman. She was scared go out there and couldn't hold her in that deep water and help her.

Sooner - the Cayman excursion you did sounds fun!

Cujobugs - Have you left us for good?!?!? :confused3

staceymerrill

10-23-2005, 09:23 AM

:boat: :sunny: Hi Everyone....................
We are joining you on this cruise as well.... ! We are a family of 4 right now...... and any day now a family of 5.. :) It is myself and/ DH.. / DS 9... (will be 10 on cruise )and DS / 4 (will be 5 on cruise ).. and our newest addition,, will be our third DS...... :cloud9: ...We are very excited and look forward to chatting /meeting you all....
This is our 9th Disney Cruise... :boat: We just love it..! (very addicting) :earboy2:
Regards, Stacey.................. :earsgirl:

b&j's_mom

10-23-2005, 04:47 PM

Sooner

10-23-2005, 08:09 PM

Hi Stacey. I second the congratulations. I also hope everything goes well with the Hurricane that is heading your way. Hopefully, it will pass by with little damage. I look forward to hearing about all of your experiences with the eastern ports. We found WDW to be very addicting and now that we have our first cruise down, look out. It's going to be hard to get me to do something different.

cujobugs

10-24-2005, 07:24 PM

Tammy- I hope you are having a fabulous time at Disney! We are jealous!

No, you haven't lost me for good. We almost switched the date of our cruise. So I didn't want to keep typing on here if I was just going to say "see ya" and move on to another cruise meet. So as for now, we are still on this cruise!

Alfredo- daughter's name is Carissa. I really need to find her a chat friend because she won't have anyone she knows in the groups with her!

My travel agent told me that Cozumel has no cruise docs after Wilma went through. So it is undetermined when Disney will be able to return there.

Julie- does that mean we were the last Disney cruise to that port? Or was there one after us after dry dock?

I feel sorry for the people that rely on the cruise ship business for their money. So very sad.

See ya. Deanna

b&j's_mom

10-24-2005, 09:28 PM

Deanna - I don't know if a sailing went there after dry dock or not. It seems like they would have. I loved, loved, loved Cozumel (and grand cayman and key west!). It is beautiful. Let's hope ships can make it back soon.

cujobugs

10-25-2005, 05:06 PM

Just checking in to say "howdy". :wave2:

Deanna

b&j's_mom

10-25-2005, 09:04 PM

Today is Deanna's Birthday! HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY FRIEND! :flower:

cujobugs

10-26-2005, 04:10 PM

Thanks for the birthday wishes, Julie! I had a great time! And I got a $100 gift to be used at the Disney spa. Hmmm. Wonder what I'll choose? How about the Rasul!?

Deanna

b&j's_mom

10-26-2005, 04:41 PM

Meoooowwwww! Go for the Rasul!!! Woo-Hoo!

cujobugs

10-29-2005, 03:50 PM

Hi, everyone! Just checking in to say hello.

I hope everyone has a happy halloween! Luckily I've talked my children into being pirates since we purchased those outfits for the pirate party on the cruise!

We're being lazy here today and I love it!

Deanna

DisneyMom&Fan

11-04-2005, 05:42 PM

Bumpity, bump, bump -- tee hee!! So, who all is going on this cruise again? I just posted about the Travel Channel's show on DCL -- it is showing again on November 10, if anyone is interested. I remember seeing that show for this first time and that is when I seriously started thinking about cruising -- a far fetched dream for me back then is now becoming reality. September is so far away... :rolleyes:

staceymerrill

11-04-2005, 09:35 PM

:) Thank you for the warm welcome..... :sunny: I just finally got back our power / internet/ cable after eleven days,,, thannxs to Hurricane Wilma... :rolleyes1 .... was quite bad here,, worse then they had predicted... school finally open again on this Monday ..children missed 10 days....but luckily all is well / healthy in our home.. and now have had our new Baby Aidan James ..6lbs. 8oz. was born on October 31st.. our "Hurricane Halloween Baby "..lol :cloud9: :wizard: .. Chat with you all soon.. Hope you are all doing well..... :)

b&j's_mom

11-04-2005, 10:44 PM

Welcome Baby Aidan! :cloud9: And congratulations to Mommy! :grouphug: What an exciting time for your family. I miss those tiny babies... :goodvibes

Sooner

11-05-2005, 07:03 AM

Stacey: Congratulations!!! I had been reading about the Ft. Lauderdale area having lost alot of power from the hurricane. I'm glad everything is getting back to normal.

DisneyMom&Fan: I'm still going. Can't wait but a word of warning. When you get back from your first cruise, it will take you a month to get back in the swing of things.

Deanna: Happy late Birthday!!! I hit the big 40 a couple years ago. So now instead of having birthday's, I count down the years to retirement.

Oh well, last weekend of fall soccer...Take care and have a nice weekend.

Jeff

mcentee

11-05-2005, 09:45 AM

Hi again :wave2:

Just wishing everyone an awesome day. I haven't been hanging out on this thread much. Looking forward to the cruise next September. I guess I should play catch up on the reading and get to know everyone. :wave2:

A beautiful NE day over here. The trees still have leaves and the colors are outstanding. I'm going out on the deck to pay the bills. Barney, my Maine Coon cat :cat: is already lounging on the table on the deck. He went to the groomer yesterday and smells like vanilla. I could just eat him up, but if I did I would be coughing up one heck of a big hairball. :teeth:

I'm excited :Pinkbounc I can't wait to order my new Pass Porter for cruises. I have to read up on the EC stops. I'm not sure if I'll do any excursions yet.

I also got my Cast Away Club member cards and the CD. I just love putting in the computer and listening to the music. Wish I was still on the cruise. I know, I'll play the music while paying the bills and remind myself the cost was worth it. :rotfl2: ;)

Well got to go. :moped:

Til later!!!

DiDi

mcentee

11-05-2005, 09:48 AM

To all, who had a Birthday, I hope you had an awesome one.

:rockband: :bday:

Deanna, gosh you look great for 80!!! :love2: :rotfl2: It must be the coffee you've been drinking!!!! ;)

Didi :wizard:

DisneyDmbNut

11-05-2005, 04:00 PM

Hi!!!

Just got off the Magic today...we are booked for September 30th...Cabin 5520 SECRET PORTHOLE ROOM!!!!

:cool1: :banana:

It is my mom, DD and me (betsy)!

Can e go yet????

DisneyDmbNut

11-05-2005, 04:02 PM

*love*2*shop

11-05-2005, 06:02 PM

Hi!!!

Just got off the Magic today...we are booked for September 30th...Cabin 5520 SECRET PORTHOLE ROOM!!!!

Hey ,I just wanted to tell you sorry, but we Booked the eastern Oct 28 2006 in a CAT 3 suite..SORRY :(

DisneyDmbNut

11-07-2005, 10:48 AM

bump

326 days!

cujobugs

11-07-2005, 05:46 PM

ioahulk

11-11-2005, 10:02 AM

Hello everyone! I've been reading this thread, just not posting on it much. We are still considering RCCL so I hate to get all involved and then back out on ya! :flower:

Didi- Yes, all that coffee! :rotfl: :rotfl:

Weather in Kansas is awesome!

Catch ya later. Deanna :wave2:
We booked the Sept 30, 2006 Magic while onboard the Wonder last month. Right now we have two cat 8's, but that still could change... :) Have 3 boys who will be 4, 9 and 12 at the time of this cruise.

We also considered RCCL (that new Freedom ship looks nice!), but since we got a good discount onboard the Wonder we're going to stick with DCL for at least this one.

DisneyDmbNut

11-12-2005, 05:19 PM

bumping!

staceymerrill

11-13-2005, 12:41 PM

:earsgirl: :cheer2: Hi Betsy!!... Yes,, we can shop together ! woo hoo...... :wizard: .. Looking forward to meeting you and everyone else! :boat:Only,,, 320 (?) more days... too go,, (but who's counting )..;-) :goodvibes :bounce:

kb1esx

11-20-2005, 01:52 PM

Just a quick Hello to say were booked for 9/30 as well. Don't know if we'll keep this date or not. I may have work issues.... :(

Our party is Me, DW, DS & DS.

Gotta run,

David

kamgen

11-23-2005, 12:20 PM

hey everyone!!
We just booked this cruise and cannot wait to cruise :boat:
This will be our first cruise with our little boy who turns 1 a month prior to sailing! So exciting :banana:

Glad to see this thread started to help pass the next 10mths :goodvibes

b&j's_mom

11-26-2005, 06:08 PM

Hi, David! :goodvibes How's Elvis?

Hi, Kamgen!!

cmctammyg

11-26-2005, 08:55 PM

We are still around. We had a FABULOUS time at MNSSHP. This was our first time there, and it was truly a TREAT! With the dates of this cruise, hopefully we will get to enjoy it for a second time either right before or after the cruise!

I think we are shelving our Disneyland trip...which I am so disappointed about. Dh needs to take some continuing education courses and there are two during that time, so it looks like we will have a non-Disney trip to Chicago. (gotta change the siggy...again)

However, I have booked a Vero Beach trip for early June...a long time between Disney fixes.

We saw photos of the new tween area on the Disboards tonight finally. My daughter is very excited...anyone else join us with a tween? My dd will be 12 at the time of sailing.

Have a great week all! :sunny:

cujobugs

12-01-2005, 04:51 PM

I will have a DS 12 at the time of sailing. I'll have to check out the tween area.
deanna

DawnS

12-04-2005, 02:50 PM

Hello, We are a party of 18, friends and family booked on the Sept. 30, 2006, doing a few days at disneyworld afterwards. We have 7 cabins booked. I am so excited.
Dawn :banana: :

cujobugs

12-05-2005, 04:11 PM

Welcome, Dawn! A party of 18! Wow! I wouldn't want to be the one coordinating all of that! Glad you joined our little group! Deanna

DawnS

12-06-2005, 07:01 PM

As far as coordinating I told everyone how I went about making my reservation and then they did their own, we are spread out on the ship as everyone wanted a different category. This is my second cruise, the first was in December 2003. Looking forward to doing it again. It was so much fun.

DisneyDmbNut

12-06-2005, 09:01 PM

I know this is early...but would anyone be up for getting lime green shirts?? We had them on the Oct 29th and it made the terminal and sailaway super fun!!
http://www.rpmgc.com/sail2

cujobugs

12-07-2005, 04:56 PM

On our last cruise, a DIS member kb1esx made t-shirts for us. It cost around $12 or something. It was good to be able to spot others! I love the idea. But I'm not commiting a yes until I know for sure that RCCL won't entice me away from the Magic!

Dawn- I'm glad you aren't in charge of everyone! That would be a bit stressful!

It's snowing in Kansas. Where is that tropical weather?!

deanna

DisneyDmbNut

12-07-2005, 05:07 PM

yep..ours were $16 and really good quality!

DawnS

12-08-2005, 05:36 PM

I like the idea of lime green shirts, I have ordered disney shirts for our party of 18 but I dont' know when we will where them yet, I could ask everyone if they would be interested in ordering. Sounds like a lot of fun to spot other DIS cruisers. :cheer2:

kamgen

12-18-2005, 08:37 AM

Shirts are always a great idea. Have done that on almost all of my previous cruises and it is so fun!
Hope everyone has a great holiday and those of you in the colder areas of the country, be safe and don't freeze.... :cold:

kamgen

12-28-2005, 02:56 PM

bumping up! Hope everyone had a nice holiday!! Happy New Year (early!) :flower:

Shell0616

12-29-2005, 04:55 PM

Hi everyone :wave2: , I just booked for the Sept. 30th cruise. I will be going with my 11 year old son and in another cabin my aunt and uncle. This will be our first Disney cruise.
Any other boys around that age? I thought it would make my son feel better if he could expect to meet someone there.

staceymerrill

12-30-2005, 11:21 AM

:sunny: Hi Shell0616 ..... Glad to see you are joining all of us... ! My son will be 10 years old when we cruise.. The boys will be in the same age group at the Oceanear Lab... ages 10-12.....My son loves it there.. this cruise will be his 9th cruise... (very addicting.. be warned.. lol ) ;)
Happy New Year .. to all... Best of Health :wizard:

Shell0616

12-30-2005, 08:33 PM

Hi Stacey and Everyone,
9 cruises! Lucky you! We have done Disneyland 7 times, Disney World twice and Disneyland Paris once. I am always planning my next Disney Trip. I'm obsessing about this cruise..... but in a good way because I am so excited!
It seems like a lot of you know each other from past cruises. That should make this one a lot of fun for you.

I do have a booking questions for anyone who could help. ...We booked one inside Cat 12 for myself and my son and one Cat 6 for my aunt and uncle. Would it have been cheaper to tell them that my son will be staying in the other cabin? He would then be the 3rd person and be charged a cheaper rate. Or would I just be charged a large single supplement that would even it out in the end?

Thanks and I hope to see you all there!

b&j's_mom

12-30-2005, 09:05 PM

Hi Shell0616!

As far as your question goes - I don't know the exact answer, but I do know that they will charge you a higher fare if you are the only one booked in your cabin. I forget what % they increase it. Maybe you could call Disney cruise line and ask them, but I am pretty sure it would be better going 2 in each room. Sorry I don't know anything specific!! I know that you all will have a great time, it is so much fun!!! :sunny:

DisneyDmbNut

12-31-2005, 07:54 AM

i think I heard 40%...but not sure...try SueEllen at Dreams Unlimited..she is great and gives fast quotes
http://www.disboards.com/member.php?u=12009

staceymerrill

12-31-2005, 12:29 PM

Shell:

I would call DCL for the cost of the single person in stateroom premium /having him booked with Aunt/Uncle and compare to the cost of having your child booked with you in stateroom....

Shell0616

01-01-2006, 10:55 AM

Thanks, I had gotten a quote from Dreams Unlimited but they were more. I think I will call them again tomorrow. I really reseached a lot but I didn't think of this until after I booked.

Ya know, I love the planning almost as much as I love the vacation. I am so addicted to Disney that my friends and family tease me about it!

Happy New Year! At least I can stop saying my cruise is "next year"! Hehe

cmctammyg

01-02-2006, 08:57 AM

We took my MIL last September. We had booked the year before while on board. She was in a room by herself and the cost for a Catgegory 6 was almost $2,700. (It was $3,400 for my family of four with kids ages 7 and 11).

I hope that helps!

DISNEYMOMTO1

01-02-2006, 09:09 PM

I am not booked yet, but hopefully will be by the end of the month on this September 30th cruise. I am a single mom with a 7-year old DD. She will actually be turning 8 on the cruise, so we will have a birthday bash for her. The first couple days she will be seven, so I was wondering how that works. Will they make her go in the 3-7 year old club until she has her actual birthday? I'm so afraid she will be bored if they do that.

Any input will be appreciated! Neither of us has been on a cruise before, I thought this would be a great birthday present for her!

:earsgirl:

b&j's_mom

01-02-2006, 09:15 PM

Hi, Disneymom!!

Glad you made it over here! :) I am sure there will be no problem having her in the age 8 and up Club!! If you register her online, you will probably have to do the 3-7 group, but when you take her there on the ship I'm sure they'll say she can be in the older group. They are really good about that.

You all will have a blast!!

DISNEYMOMTO1

01-02-2006, 09:18 PM

Thanks, that's what I was hoping for. We plan on pal-ing around together as well, so one day is not going to kill her LOL.

Does anyone know if there are other single parents coming on board? We both are pretty outgoing, so not really worried about it. I just don't want to stick out like a sore thumb! I am told that there will be PLENTY (if not too much) for both of us to do! :earsgirl:

b&j's_mom

01-02-2006, 09:33 PM

There will be TOO MUCH for you all to do!! Seriously, the first time I nearly drove myself crazy trying to fit everything in! :teeth: On the second trip, I toned it down alot and just had so much more fun. Hang out at the pool together, watch a movie in the theater(not that we every got that done), go to the family activities, play ping pong, order room service, walk the decks, explore the ship, shop at the gift shops, go to the shows, order some more room service, play bingo, while your daughter is at the club - go to the spa, go the character meetings - you will have so much fun!

Please don't worry about sticking out like a sore thumb. On our last cruise, there was a single mom with 2 boys that we met on our DIS cruise meets thread. They had such a blast!!!! A bunch of us ended up hooking up and going on a couple of excursions together on port days, we ate dinner together each night - it was great for everyone! :goodvibes

DISNEYMOMTO1

01-02-2006, 10:15 PM

Thanks for putting my mind at ease! We are both so excited we can't stand it!

DisneyDmbNut

01-03-2006, 08:33 AM

DISNEYMOMTO1

01-03-2006, 11:32 AM

Great! We sail on Saturday and her birthday is Monday! I am also hoping that they will do something special for her birthday. If I'm not mistaken by all of the posts here, Monday is the "formal" night? That would be fun! Also double-great that you have an 8-year old DD too. They will have to hook up!

Sheila

DisneyDmbNut

01-03-2006, 12:39 PM

Sunday night is formal night...Monday night is casual I think...I will go check

EDIT: I found it..this was our cruise in October

October 29th - Saturday (casual)
October 30th - Sunday (formal)
October 31st - Monday (casual)
November 1st - Tuesday (pirate/tropical )
November 2nd - Wednesday (casual)
November 3rd - Thursday (semi formal)
November 4th - Friday (casual)

joksten2000

01-06-2006, 09:38 AM

We're thinking of canceling our Oct 28th cruise and joining you all. May do a b2b by going on the 10/07 Western will make a decision in a day or two. :grouphug:

DisneyDmbNut

01-06-2006, 10:01 AM

My sister and DBIL are on the Oct 28th...so either way, you are stuck with my loony family!

b&j's_mom

01-06-2006, 11:24 AM

We're thinking of canceling our Oct 28th cruise and joining you all. May do a b2b by going on the 10/07 Western will make a decision in a day or two. :grouphug:

I happen to know that my family is the fun-est of the fun. Join us. You will so darn happy you did! :teeth: :Woo-Hoo!

joksten2000

01-06-2006, 12:24 PM

Just emailed Debbie at DU to move our reservation. I'm just concern you guys might use up all the fun and they'll be none left for us. This shortens the countdown by 28 days. Now I have to hope the 10/07 cruise isn't full by the April 15th Cruise. :cool1: :banana: :banana:

b&j's_mom

01-06-2006, 01:38 PM

I'm just concern you guys might use up all the fun and they'll be none left for us.

Oh, not to worry, we'll leave you some fun!!!!!!!!!!!! :rockband:

cujobugs

01-09-2006, 10:21 PM

WE've decided to cruise RCCL. I hope you all have a great cruise! I know you will! Happy sailing!

Deanna

joksten2000

01-18-2006, 01:19 PM

I signed up for this cruise because you were a lively bunch and today I find you on page three. Let's go people :banana: :banana:

DISNEYMOMTO1

01-18-2006, 07:39 PM

Just beside myself with excitement! Sorry! Haven't been on this thread for a while. It just seems so far away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Although January seems like it is FLYING by and September will be here in no time! :cool1:

b&j's_mom

01-19-2006, 08:33 AM

Well, I am fun and rather lively...but I think we will probably not be going on this cruise. I finally checked my daughters school calendar for next year and there is a week in October that she will only miss 3 days (instead of 5) if we go then. Plus it is a better week for my husband. I need to go check it out with my travel agent. I hope you all have a great time though! :sunny:

DisneyDmbNut

01-19-2006, 08:36 AM

Hello....I am paying off the cruise next week!! WOO HOO!!
Always makes it more "real"

joksten2000

01-19-2006, 10:46 AM

We just moved from the 10/28/06 cruise to here. Just the dw & I. Hoping you will be the 1st B in our B2B. Looking to book 10/07 while on the 4/15 cruise

DisneyDmbNut

01-19-2006, 11:01 AM

So, what scared you off the Halloween ship?

My sister (tchrmom) and DBIL (XLT800) are on that cruise..I wanted to do halloween this year (WEEE!! I can say this year now) but F&D booked first and DCL can't handle 2 sisters!

LOL!@

kimmcbee

01-19-2006, 08:24 PM

We will be going on sept 30 cruise. have a 4, 8, 11 year old going with us. hoping to find them friends. also taking grandparents with us.

DISNEYMOMTO1

01-20-2006, 07:51 PM

kimmcbee: I will be on this cruise as well. Just me and my DD who will turn 8 on the cruise. Is your 8 year old a boy or girl? My DD is very outgoing and has no problems making friends, but it will be easier if she knew about someone ahead of time.

Hoping we will have a blast - I'm sure we will!

kelscross

01-21-2006, 08:50 AM

kimmcbee

01-21-2006, 09:43 AM

we have all sons, but they all make friends very quickly. When is your daughter 8? Our son turned 8 in October. He will be glad to know someone else on the cruise.

DisneyDmbNut

01-21-2006, 04:31 PM

We're taking our annual girls only Disney trip on the cruise this time. It will be myself (33) my mother (she'd kill me to reveal her age) and my DDs (4 and 5). They've watched the planning video and I think it's going to be a struggle to keep them out of the oceaneer's club the whole time! My DDs go to year round school so they'll be out this week.

Hope to meet some great folks!!
hey...we are on our annual mom trip too....My Mom..me(36) DD 8.5 at time of sailing...we usually go to WDW, but the went on the Magic last year, and loved it so much, we re booked!

DISNEYMOMTO1

01-24-2006, 04:06 PM

DD will be 8 on October 2 on the cruise kim! We should hook up!

kimmcbee

01-25-2006, 06:34 AM

Sheila, What a great gift for your daughter!! We need to hook up while we are gone. The boys are not finding out what we are doing till we get there. They think we are going to the beach for a week, should be fun? Has your daughter ever cruised before?
Kim

DISNEYMOMTO1

01-25-2006, 01:19 PM

Kim - how great for your boys! What a surprise! My DD princess: and I are cruise newbies. Neither of us have been on a cruise. The last vacation we were on was her 3rd birthday to FL (we were at Magic Kingdom) which she doesn't remember, so we are SO looking forward to this.

I am in the middle of a divorce right now and hopefully it will be final by then and I will be CELEBRATING WOO HOO. :Pinkbounc We will definitely have to hook up! :yay:

DisneyMom&Fan

01-25-2006, 01:19 PM

We will be going on sept 30 cruise. have a 4, 8, 11 year old going with us. hoping to find them friends. also taking grandparents with us.

Hi kimmcbee -- our son will be 8 on the cruise too. Like your sons, mine makes friends very easily and I'm not too worried about that, I just hope he likes the kids clubs enough so DH and I can have dinner at Palo and maybe a spa treatment. :love: Other than that, we plan on hanging out with him - if he lets us. ;)

kimmcbee

01-26-2006, 07:00 AM

We are so excited, it is hard keeping it from the boys. If they find out we are going they will drive us crazy!! They have never cruised and always wanted to go with us, so I think they will enjoy it. We usually do disney world in the summer so they should have fun. See you there

joksten2000

01-30-2006, 08:07 PM

My Daughter lost control on the ski slop and ran into a tree. Broke her neck in three places. We've been in a panic for two days. Thank God a specialist in Philadelphia saw her today and he said no operation would be needed. She'll be in a special body brace for six weeks at least. My stomach is still doing flips. My wife took today off and will also be with her Tuesday. She can not be left alone. I'll be with her Wednesday. and my DIL Thursday and my son Friday. Her husband just got a big promotion at work so we feel he needs to be there. He's really been a basket case, he saw the whole thing happen, he doesn't think he'll ever forget the picture burned in his brain. All prayers will be appreciated. :grouphug:

DisneyDmbNut

01-30-2006, 08:15 PM

Prayers and Pixie dust going out in MUCHO amounts!!! How very scary!!!!

I think I am going to cry for y'all!!

DisneyMom&Fan

01-31-2006, 05:15 PM

All prayers will be appreciated. :grouphug:

I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter's accident. Being a parent, I can't even fathom my child getting hurt in any way. My heart goes out to you and your family. Take care.

Prayers and pixie dust to you all!! :grouphug: pixiedust:

staceymerrill

02-01-2006, 01:23 PM

joksten 2000......Sending you and your family thoughts and well wishes for your daughter's speedy recovery..... :wizard: :grouphug:

DisneyMom&Fan

02-14-2006, 04:27 PM

Knock, knock. Anybody there? OK people, our cruise is getting closer. Has anyone started a packing list yet? Do you know when you are going to do Palo? Have you figured out your excursions yet? I'm getting excited and I think I'm going to start shopping soon. :yay: Already keeping my eye out for an over the door shoe holder (my dollar store didn't have one, so I might have to spend the extra few bucks at Target). As are plans are right now, we are flying in the night before, renting a car from Budget and staying the night before at Ron Jons. We are taking the red eye and will arrive at 7:00 a.m. -- hopefully Ron Jons will let us use the room early that day (I haven't checked yet).

So, what are everyone else's plans? I booked our cruise way back in May '05 and can't believe we have only 7 more months to go. Hoo hoo!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Kscott4475

02-14-2006, 05:07 PM

Hello :wave: 9/30/2006 cruisers! Been cheking out the boards for quite some time now so I decided to register and let the world know that I'll be cruising too! Cruiser will be myself, DH, DD 11, DS 4. This is our third Disney cruise, first 7day cruise. The first time was our honeymoon 2000 and I fell in love with DCL. Cruised with other lines and none can compare. My children are very excited about the cruise, tried to keep it a secret; I was too excited and spilled the beans. My daughter will be celebrating her 11th birthday on the cruise Oct 3rd. I'm really excited about it :banana: and so is she. My son was 2 the last time we cruised and he still remembers the mickey ear(pool) that's what he calls it. He wasn't able to participate in any of the clubs then, so I'm pretty siked about his upcoming experience. We're pretty optimistic about September cruising, praying that there will be no Hurricanes, the price was outstanding (for a DCL cruise) so we had to book. We'll probably book while were on the cruise this time and get that $200 onboard credit. We weren't prepared ($) last cruise and left the ccards at home, but I'll be ready! Here's to a Great Cruise :sunny:

DISNEYMOMTO1

02-15-2006, 06:54 PM

Woo hoo! Welcome aboard! I am fairly new here as well. I just booked and paid off the cruise. I am a single mom and and bringing DD7. It will be just the two of us. She turns 8 Oct 2 on the cruise too!

We are coming in the 29th and staying at the Doubletree Oceanside in Cocoa Beach. My ex-inlaws are picking us up (they live in Tampa and want to see us - haven't for two years) and spending the afternoon/evening with us, then they will see us off Saturday morning when we board the Magic!

I just bought my Passporter's, as this is our first time cruising and don't know what to expect. WOW what a load of information that book has, plus these boards are a TREMENDOUS wealth of information!

Here's to happy cruisin'!

DisneyDmbNut

02-15-2006, 07:01 PM

WOO HOO :banana:

I just paid off my cruise last week too!! Isn't it a nice feeling...now I start saving for my Spa treatments!! I think I am going to try the verandah treatment with the hot tub...I got to tour the suite last year and it really looks awesome...hot tub on a private deck...lounge chair and shower... :cloud9:

I wish DH was going...but I will try to enjoing it! ;)

dizneykids

02-17-2006, 01:04 AM

we booked the 9/30 cruise last year on our california cruise. first time (out of 7) that we rebooked onboard. silly us!

we are me, dh, and 3 ds...will be 14, 12 (almost 13), and 7 (almost 8). though early, we'll celebrate the younger two's birthdays on board as oldest ds has celebrated his bd twice on dcl (but he has a june bd...october is harder with boys in school).

nice to meet everyone!

Beth

Rellyrooly

02-21-2006, 05:45 PM

Hi All-
I am new to this forum, so glad I found it!

We are booked on the Magic sept. 30th also. We actually booked it while we were on the Wonder this past October. We went on the land/sea package and loved it. We cruised with some friends of ours and had a blast! This year, however, we are cruising without friends (their kids were NIGHTMARES and wouldn't go to any of the kids camps, UHHGG!) so needless to say, we are looking at meeting other cruisers. We have a son, 9, and a daughter, 5. This time after the cruise we are skipping Disney, sniff, and trying Universal and Islands of adventure. We are booked at the Hard Rock. Is anyone else doing a similar itinerary? Looking forward to chatting!

dizneykids

02-22-2006, 05:04 PM

We're thinking of staying on the coast and maybe doing NASA. Our boys have been to Johnson Space Center in Houston (we live in Texas), so we thought it would be fun for them to see Kennedy. We might head to Vero for the night. Not sure.

What is everyone else doing?

joksten2000

03-06-2006, 01:14 PM

I think about 214 days, Right now I'm focusing on 4/15, it's almost here. Welcome aboard dizneykids & rellyrooly. Get rolling in a couple of months
:cool1: :Pinkbounc :banana:

DisneyDmbNut

03-06-2006, 01:27 PM

We are almost at less than 200 days!

WOOHOO!

abfnumberten

03-06-2006, 06:46 PM

Hello Everyone,

This will be our third time sailing with Disney. I have a DS4, and A DS15, my husband, and myself. We went on the Western Magic last year about the same time. We had a wonderful time. I never hooked up with anyone from the disboards on the last cruise. Hopefully this time we can make some friends prior to cruising. We are from Florida's west coast. I am trying to research excursions for the Eastern, so if you have any ideas it would be appreciated!!! Look forward to meeting everyone.

Thanks Patti

mcentee

03-09-2006, 11:37 AM

Hi, :sunny:

I'm DiDi, I posted earlier. Last post was in November. Anyways, I'm back hoping to keep this thread alive. This will be our second cruise, DH and DS who is 9 (Patrick).

You'll see me often on this thread mostly in the AM and I mean early. 5AM is a wonderfully time to post when all is quiet in the house!!! :goodvibes

I'll get my DH to post also. He's known as DHMcEntee, also known as Bill.

I'll give you my coffee reports :coffee: :hyper: :teeth:

BIL did an earlier post also, I'll have to kick his butt into action again since he's going with us along with his family.

Hi to all, looking forward to getting to know all of you and having lots of fun.

DiDi :woohoo:

kimmcbee

03-09-2006, 07:39 PM

I am having a hard time keeping this a secret from the boys 4,8,11. But I sure dont want to listen to "How Much Longer" Hoping to find them some new friends for the week. :banana:

kb1esx

03-09-2006, 09:18 PM

Hi All,

I guess we are going again!!! :cool1:

It will be me & DW (Kathy) & 2 DS's (13 & will be 10). I'd love to hook them up with some friends before we go.

My sister-in-law DiDi (pronounced Die-Die) can be a real nudge, but she's OK. :rotfl2:

Bill & Patrick are exceptional. :thumbsup2

Working on booking air travel w/Jet Blue. Man I love that airline.

Are there any 'Ham' radio people lurking?

Gotta go to bed. :cloud9:

David

mcentee

03-10-2006, 08:27 AM

Good Morning Kimmcbee,

You're 8 yr sure can hook up with my 9yr. His name is Patrick and he loves star wars legos, anything to do with science and of course swimming. He loves to ride the waves. So do I... :thumbsup2 His cousin Christopher is also in third grade, both will be in fourth grade in the fall. He's a cool and funny kid. His older brother is a sweetheart, but he'll be hanging with the teens probably.

Finally my DEAR :rolleyes1 BIL David is so nice. :rolleyes: :love: He finally got off his butt and joined in. Of course I had to call him yesterday to get cracking. Now for my DH :love: his turn will be today, I'll be a nudge!!! :teeth:

I think we should all get a pool going to see how many post we can get until the cruise...any takers out there? :cheer2:

Well the second cup of java is just fine today and the weather is in the balmy 50 degree zone in Boston. Got to love it, spring is around the corner. :banana:

Gotta go :moped:

DiDi :sunny:

mcentee

03-10-2006, 08:31 AM

Hi Patti,

I'm glad you joined the thread. Did you happen to read Barney's Brood line last year? You should have joined in. It was great to meet so many nice people. It really made the cruise an awesome experience. Keep on posting :thumbsup2

I guess I should get back to work now. :rolleyes: :rotfl2:

Have an awesome day. :cool1:

DiDi

kimmcbee

03-10-2006, 03:09 PM

Didi
I am sure the boys will have a great time. Hunter loves legos and anything to do with science. Our oldest will be celeberating his 12th birthday while onboard. His actual bday is the following week, but close enough to celebrate. the youngest will be 4, so he is the one I am woried about. He his a momma boy will be hard to get him to kids clubs I think. talk to you later.
Kim

DisneyMom&Fan

03-10-2006, 07:38 PM

Good Morning Kimmcbee,

You're 8 yr sure can hook up with my 9yr. His name is Patrick and he loves star wars legos, anything to do with science and of course swimming. He loves to ride the waves. So do I... :thumbsup2 His cousin Christopher is also in third grade, both will be in fourth grade in the fall. He's a cool and funny kid. His older brother is a sweetheart, but he'll be hanging with the teens probably.

Do all 8 year olds play with Lego Star Wars?? :rotfl: My son is obsessed with those things -- especially the little mini-figs and, of course, the computer game. I'd love to hook him up with some friends before we go too. Danny will be 8 when we cruise and, as I said, totally into Legos, sports, video games. He makes friends pretty easily, so I'm not too worried about the clubs. I'm the shy one, so I guess I need to "hook up" too. :blush: Thank goodness DH is overly friendly -- he talks and chats enough for both of us. :rotfl2:

We are patiently waiting for our cruise, but will take a mini-vacation to Disneyland next month. I just couldn't go another month without a Disney fix. :banana:

Have a great weekend everyone! :wave2:

mcentee

03-11-2006, 07:44 AM

Hi All, :cool1:

Okay, I've had my second cup of java and I'm ready for my workout. :cool1:

Beautiful day in NE, it's :sunny: and warm.

DisneyMom&Fan.... I hear you about those legos :teeth:
Patrick loves the mini's, on Thursday before going off to school, he was searching for his mini Anikin. Star War legos are the best right now. :chewy: Those lego's show up everywhere. They sure can bruise a foot if your not looking. :rolleyes:

Kimmcbee and DisneyMom&Fan, maybe we should let the boys post so they can get to know each other?

My hubby has the gift of gab too. :chat: Don't worry about being shy, by the time we get to the cruise boat and posting for 5 long months :sad: we'll get to know each other so well you'll be ready to chat :chat: and party party:.

I'm looking forward to getting to know people on the board and hopefully making wonderful friends. :teeth:

I'm wishing a wonderful weekend to everyone. pixiedust:

DiDi

DHMcEntee

03-11-2006, 08:04 AM

Hi Folks, :surfweb:

I'm Bill, Didi's :love: husband.
I haven't read any of the thread yet, but will.

Well, it's about 7 months until the cruise, and time
to start getting aquainted with our fellow pirates, Aaaarrrggg. pirate:

Hey, I noticed that we have some new smilies. :tigger:

All the best to all of you,

~ Bill

abfnumberten

03-11-2006, 09:34 AM

Hey DiDi,

Did you cruise on the Sept 24th Western last year? I kinda hit the boards

late last year, and did not have time to build any friendships. Welcome

everyone who is sailing. We had the time of our lives last year, and even

though we did not hook up with any disboard folks, we met so many nice

people. I am not sure about the barney board you mentioned?? My biggest

concern is the dress code on the beaches in St Marttan, and St thomas. I

know I might sound silly, but I want to be prepared for my DS4, and

especially my DS15 and how they are going to handle it??? I know that you

can link dinners too, but we are on second seating. Anyone else on second

seating??? We had it last time, and like it alot. We just fed the little guy by

room service, and or pluto's. he enjoyed the clubs too. No rushing around!!

Well lets get rolling with plans, excursions suggestions, etc.... Well, I have

to take my greyhound to see and orthopod, he broke his toe!!

Take care let's make the most of this cruise!!!

Patti

mcentee

03-11-2006, 10:11 AM

Hey DiDi,

My biggest concern is the dress code on the beaches in St Marttan, and St thomas. I know I might sound silly, but I want to be prepared for my DS4, and especially my DS15 and how they are going to handle it???
Take care let's make the most of this cruise!!!

Patti

Hi Patti,

Should I be concerned too about the beaches? Are they nude beaches or topless? :confused3 I think I may have an issue too!!! I really don't want to expose my 9yr old to that. Please give me the scoop.

Yup, we went on the 24th of Sept. last year. It was an awesome trip, except for the fact that my FIL passed away while we were on it. We met so many nice people.

We have early seating since I can't seem to make it past 9PM. :faint: :teeth: I'm an early bird, I was one of those sick individuals who was walking at 5:30AM and made it to every sunrise. :sunny: :cool1:
My 9 yr is on my schedule, and the DH is the night owl.

Too bad about your greyhound. :dog: How did he break his toe? Last year's group was called Barney's Brood after my Maine Coon Cat, who decided to get sick and hospitalized. Let's just say I managed to get alot of Disney points on my card for the cruise. :rolleyes: I now have Pet Insurance for the beast :cat:

I'm ordering a Passporter and I'll have to look at my old one for this cruise. Let's get talking about excursions.. :banana:

Talk to you soon, I'm heading out for my 1 1/2 hour massage. :cheer2:

DiDi

abfnumberten

03-11-2006, 04:02 PM

O.K, all i know is that when you read some of the trip reports, and look at the itienerary for the Eastern cruise. It does state right under the description of the beach excursions" because of the European influence beaches are clothing optional." Now... a girl who works with me said that when her boyfriend and herself sailed RCL, it was all old people walking around in there birthday suits!! i just don't know. I've been trying to read some trip reports to see what the deal is. I will research some more. my greyhound broke his toe running around my yard like a maniac. He is a retired racer so it's in his blood. Alright well, I will work on the beach thing. I love the beach!!! Thanks for chatting. Oh, and i am so sorry about your
FIL.

patti

abfnumberten

03-11-2006, 04:33 PM

Kimmcbee,

Do you have a four-year old son? I think I saw in your post you do? my son Caden went to the clubs the last cruise, but it would be nice if had known another child to play with!! he loves lego's, and Star wars, and transformers. What does your boy like?

patti

kimmcbee

03-11-2006, 08:49 PM

Patti
our 4yo is into anything his brothers are. Loves Legos and anything that makes noise. Would love to know someone else before we get there to introduce him to.

DiDi
Would love to have the boys get to know eachother before we leave, but the boys have no clue what we are doing. My mom has a house in Fl so we are telling them we are going to vist for a week. But we are going to make a wrong turn, and she will be going with us.

Hope to get to know all of you better in the next few months and cant wait to all meet onboard.

mcentee

03-12-2006, 06:09 AM

Good Morning, :sunny:

I'm enjoying my first cup of coffee :cloud9: :goodvibes an thought I'd send a hello to everyone :wave2: .

I'm thinking of taking an extra couple of days prior to the cruise to go to DW. Are any of you going to do the same? Even though I enjoyed the cruise last year I sure did miss the parks. I think I need a fix on the rock in roll rollacoster and a few drops from the hotel. :banana: I really want to try the new ride in Animal Kingdom and scream when I see the yeti :scared1: !!! :rotfl2:

I'm right with you Patti, I'll be reading up on the beaches. Naked old people are not my cup of tea, gosh I get scared :scared1: :eek: just seeing myself in my birthday suit. :rotfl2: Personally I like seeing tan marks so that I can compare my base tan to the other un tanned places of my body. :teeth: Not to mention the fact that some parts of this old body are sagging!!!! :rotfl2: I need all the support I can get out of my bathing suit!!! :rotfl: ;) :lmao:
:surfweb: Time for me to get rolling. Talk to you all later. :wave2:

DiDi

kb1esx

03-12-2006, 12:34 PM

Hi All,

We are leaning towards 2 nights at Ron Jon's before the cruise and possibly the Saturday night afterwards.

What's everyone else doing?

I'm not sure what the transportation is going to be yet. Any ideas?

I'm 40 & I still like LEGO's :rotfl2: To quote Jimmy Buffett: "I'm growing older, not up."

Next stop, Jet Blue.

David

mcentee

03-13-2006, 04:27 AM

Hello, :sunny:

Hoping everyone has a great day. :goodvibes It's Monday and time for another work week.

Time to make the coffee :cloud9: and enjoy a quiet moment before I get the menfolk up and out of bed.

Talk to you all soon. :wave2:

DiDi

DisneyMom&Fan

03-13-2006, 09:12 AM

:wave2: Hi everyone! Back to work today, but I thought I would check in with you all first. :surfweb: DS had the stomach flu last week, so we were home Thurs. & Fri., but he seems to be ok today, just a little slow in eating yet.

Didi -- that would be great to have our sons post. DS is always looking over my shoulder anyways. I'll get him set up with his own user name and let you know when he's ready.

David - We are thinking about staying the night before at Ron Jon's too. We are taking the red eye from the West Coast and arriving at 7:30 in the morning (the day before) :faint: and then heading straight there. We want to hang out and get REALLY RELAXED before the cruise even starts. If we have to pay for 2 nights to get the room early, we will. :thumbsup2

I just purchased our airfare yesterday -- Alaska Airlines had the only affordable non-stops that we wanted. What's that saying? It'll cost ya...

Have a great day! :wave2:

Angela

mcentee

03-13-2006, 05:37 PM

Hi again, :sunny:

Angela, sounds great I'll get Patrick set up this week. He's looking forward to meeting new friends. So you'll be staying at Ron Jon's too!! :banana: I'll be there also, hopefully by the Thursday before we take off. We should plan to meet up then, the kids will bond while having fun in the water. :teeth:

I see this will be your first cruise. :banana: You'll have a great time, I enjoyed myself on the first one and now I'm going back. I'm so happy you are going to DL, I wish I could go too.....

I just checked with JetBlue we still can not book our flight. :furious: I want to have everything booked and done like yesterday.... :yay:

Well time for dinner, meatloaf, potato and corn. The menfolk need food!!!!!! :teeth:

I'll check back later on tonight.

DiDi

abfnumberten

03-14-2006, 05:44 AM

Just a few words before I go to work. We are going to the Ron Jon for a week in July. We really enjoy it there. Beach update: another dis'boarder just back from the eastern told me that when they went to Orient bay, there were a few topless gals, and one naked jogger. She said her little guy did not even notice, and here 13 y/o gawked a little, but otherwise she said the beach got crowded, and it was not a problem. I just did not want anyone surprises. I have my son graduating from High school in May. My sister coming to Florida in April, the Ron Jon in july, and the magic in september!!! What a wonderful life. :sunny:

DisneyDmbNut

03-14-2006, 07:21 AM

Morning all!

I will be staying at the Radisson again this year. They were really good to us last year after the hurricane so they have my business.

I am looking forward to making my reservations in 109 days!!

That means only 199 days till we cruise!!!

Betsy's Mama

03-14-2006, 08:38 PM

Hi, everyone, I'm posting for the first time. I am DisneyDMBNut's mom. I have tried to catch up on all the post since I am a late starter. Did I see someone post with StacyMerrill? Merrill is our last name too. :wave:
This will be my third Disney cruise. I went with my daughter Fran and her family year before last and again last year with Betsy and her daughter. I guess you would call me a "senior citizen" but I enjoyed those cruises. In years past I cruised with my husband on Carnival and Princess. Anne

abfnumberten

03-15-2006, 05:24 AM

Hey Anne Welcome,

It is our third cruise too!!! Trying to research excursions right now, very exciting. Well, gotta go to work. Thanks for joining us!!

patti

martinezfamily1126

03-15-2006, 07:18 AM

Hey everyone!

I am taking my first cruise ever on the 9/30/06 cruise along with my DH DS and mom. I am so excited it seems like the months just can go by fast enough. I have been posing on cuise critic to find others on our cruise and was beiginning to think I was going to be the only one since no one has replied.

mcentee

03-15-2006, 08:09 AM

Good Morning All! :sunny:

Welcome Anne and Martinezfamily. :wave2: This will be my second cruise, the first one was the 24th of Sept. Prior to that it was DW for the past 4 yrs in a row. Then a visist to DW for my honeymoon and more times earlier in my life. I just can't get enough. :banana: :love:

Looks like we still have to wait for booking JetBlue and I have a credit from last year. I am looking forward to getting to FL earlier and resting prior to the cruise. I will be paying off the cruise this May and I can't wait to book the brunch at Palo's and a dinner there too.

BIL is working on getting me a duluxe cruise passporter so I can get myself origanized. :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao: God knows I try real hard!!!!! :lmao: Wait to you all see my posts right before the cruise......let's just say I become a bit spastic!!!!!!! My DH gets concerned!!! :rolleyes1 ;)

Time to get back to work, have an awesome day everyone! :cool1:

DiDi

DisneyDmbNut

03-15-2006, 08:19 AM

Morning all!!

Mom finally got her post in! She is a professional cruiser..I think she can tell you about every island in the Caribbean! Not the excursions so much...but all the shopping!

Mom..Stacy's middle name is Merrill (is that right Stacy?) She lives in Boca! Someone to cruise-shop with!!

ok..time to work...Have a good day!

DisneyMom&Fan

03-15-2006, 03:06 PM

Welcome Anne and Martinezfamily!! Sounds like there are a lot of experienced cruisers going on the Magic. Martinezfamily, how old is your son? I'm so glad you found the DIS boards -- way more active than any other I have seen. :disrocks: As I posted earlier, this is our first cruise too and I am sooo excited. I know you want the time to pass by quickly, but I booked 16 months in advance so I have been savoring the time and having fun planning everything. After all, I don't want the time to fly too quickly -- I'll be another year older! :lmao:

Didi - I can't wait for all the spastic messages. :rotfl2:

Back to work, have a great day everyone! :wave2:

martinezfamily1126

03-15-2006, 04:05 PM

my son is 3 years old. I am trying to get him potty trained for the cruise but he is being sooooo stubborn. He will be fine at school but thinks he doesn't have to use the potty anywhere else.

I hope the time goes fast because I am so excited.

abfnumberten

03-16-2006, 07:27 AM

Hello,

Welcome to the Martinez family, and Good Morning to All. We have to get some excitement going on this board. past cruisers know how absolutely magical a Disney cruise is. All the special little secrets!!! What staterooms do people have. We are actually forward this time. 7500. I have been in 6601, and 5544. I hope we do all right forward, my husband gets a little queasy!!! I enjoy being aft because of the Mickey pool, and the soda station, but i'm willing to try something different. Maybe we will make it to Palo this time, have not done that yet. :sunny: I went to a jewerly party the other night , and I got a real pretty necklace to go with my little black dress I bought last year . Ross, do ya'll have them?? Great store We had fun dressing up!! That's a good idea past cruisers maybe we can post some of our pictures!!! Let me learn how myself. Well, let's get excited, the weather is beautiful in Florida right now. Pretty soon 90's, but It's better than being cold

Have a great day Patti :hippie:

mcentee

03-16-2006, 05:49 PM

Howdy,

Just looking at the excursions..... I'm opting for feeding Flipper and swimming with him too. The cost to do it with Disney is $188.00 per adult it's a bit steep. :eek: Last year we went swimming with the Sting Rays and we took our own excursion it was much cheeper. I'm hoping to find out if we can get hooked up with another group so the cost will be a little less. Any thoughts out there? :scratchin :listen:

A must do for me is to visit Blackbeards castle.... arrrggg pirate: I heard it was a resturant, but has some history. Arrggg!!! pirate:

Of course I have to wait until 90 days til I book Palo's and my massage!!! :banana: :woohoo:

ohhhhh, I feel a spastic moment coming over me :yay: :dancer: party: :jumping1: :rotfl2:

Can't we all leave for our cruise tomorrow. :confused3 :yay: I just can not wait.

Well I'm sending a group hug to all. :grouphug:

Time for dinner and homework. Talk to you all soon!!! pixiedust:

DiDi :teeth:

mcentee

03-16-2006, 05:55 PM

I'm willing to send some pics of us so you all know who we are. I just have to get my DH to show me how to post them.

Got to go :moped: Special on the Disney Cruise Line is on the travel channel tonight a must watch for the clan tonight. :wizard:

DiDi

DHMcEntee

03-16-2006, 10:00 PM

Hi Everyone,

Since this group will hear numerous references to Barney,
I thought it only fair to introduce him to you all.
:simba: :tigger: :ccat:

http://billmcentee.com/images/barney/barn02_sm.jpg

This is Barney as a kitten and as he is today. It's late now,
and this is the time when the little rascal starts stalking
big game.

Me! :earseek:

Good Night All,

It's time for this Warthog to run for the bed.

~ Bill

staceymerrill

03-16-2006, 10:12 PM

:grouphug: Hi Ya'll....... Yes,,Betsy/ Betsy's Mama... that is my first / middle name... = Stacey Merrill.....Nice to have the name Merrill in common :) Yes..im in Boca.. we r neighbors.. Betsy :-)! Can't Wait to meet you both... Looking forward to meeting all of you... looks like a great/ fun group .. :sunny: We have 3 sons.....10, 5,... and a 5month old.(will be 11 months when we sail )....Our lil Halloween Baby.. How's that for a treat !! :wizard:
The children's clubs are broken up into ages... 3-4 / 5-7/8-10
10-12..... so it would be fun if some of our children can be together at times while they are in the clubs.. :wave2: Speak to u all soon........ :)

DisneyDmbNut

03-17-2006, 05:16 AM

Morning!

Thought I would post pics from our cruise last Halloween...just to get y'all "in the mood" this Friday morning!
Wish me luck today..I am going for an interview...job closer to home with better chance for growth!

Halloween 2005 Cruise - DCL (http://homepage.mac.com/momme30/PhotoAlbum23.html)

mcentee

03-17-2006, 07:56 AM

Betsy,

Saying a prayer for your interview....and a little pixie dust too. pixiedust:

DiDi

mcentee

03-17-2006, 08:06 AM

Betsy,

Great pics.... I checked out th Holiday pics too. Sooooo you got All Clad for Christmas!!! :banana: I got my All Clad about 2 years ago, I love it. :love: I guess you must love to cook too? I went to Culinary School and love to cook. Let's just say that the menfolk like my cooking. :rolleyes1 Is the food on the cruise up to your standards? I enjoyed it last fall and especially the food at Palo's.

I noticed the damage to your house from the hurricane.....let's do the hurricane dance to keep them away.... :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

DiDi

mcentee

03-17-2006, 08:08 AM

I just did a bump to the next page. Let's keep this going!!

DiDi

Bumpity Bump :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

I put some green one's in for St. Paddy's day for those who are Irish.

DisneyDmbNut

03-17-2006, 08:49 AM

yes..I love to cook! I am going to meet Giada De Laurentis (Everyday Italian / Food Network) on April 21...I am SSOOOOOOO excited!!
Some of the cruise food is very good...some is kinda cooked more than I like..but I guess when you have tons of food under warmers..they do keep cooking.

Palo was VERY good..I am planning a brunch,tea and dinner again..I loved the tea and maybe we can all do that together..if you see the pictures..we did that on our last trip.

DisneyMom&Fan

03-17-2006, 03:21 PM

Afternoon everyone! It's a nice day here in the Northwest -- cloudy with sunbreaks, and some rain, of course - this is Seattle after all. :goodvibes

Sorry, but I've been two-timing you guys over on the Disneyland DIS board for our trip next month :blush: , and I must say they sure aren't a lively and colorful bunch as DCL DISers here. party:

I can't wait to make reservations either, but I can't do it until 75 days out. I was thinking of doing the REAS, but it just isn't worth it anymore, so I'm taking my chances that we'll get everything we want, including the Rasul :love:, Palo, and Palo brunch. I wasn't considering the tea, but that would be fun to get together for that. Count me in! :thumbsup2

We watched DCL on the Travel Channel the other night too. I think it is on again tomorrow (Sat.) as well. DH, DS and I all sat down to watch it (7:00 pst). After about 15 minutes DH fell asleep :furious: and DS went to go play with his Legos. :rolleyes2 I, however, enjoyed the rest of the show in peace and quiet. :cloud9:

Didi - I promise to have Danny up and running with a login this weekend. This week turned out to be totally chaotic. Soccer, boy scouts, Parents Club Meeting. You know things are bad when you have to order pizza twice in one week! :rotfl2:

P.S. I lOVE the pictures of Barnabas -- we have 4 of the furry little buggers! :cat:

mcentee

03-18-2006, 07:38 AM

[QUOTE=DisneyMom&Fan]

Sorry, but I've been two-timing you guys over on the Disneyland DIS board for our trip next month :blush: , and I must say they sure aren't a lively and colorful bunch as DCL DISers here. party:

Didi - I promise to have Danny up and running with a login this weekend. This week turned out to be totally chaotic. Soccer, boy scouts, Parents Club Meeting. You know things are bad when you have to order pizza twice in one week! :rotfl2:

[/QUOTE

Angela,

I've spotted you on the board :rolleyes1 :angel: and I had no plans of telling anyone, ;) :rotfl2: but since you felt soooooo guilty :blush: I'll jump on the band wagon!!!! HOW COULD YOU, THE SHAME OF IT ALL!!!! :lmao: :rotfl2: I would be doing the same if I were going to DL next month. :teeth: Just remember where your loyalty lies!!!!! :rotfl2:

I'll get Patrick set up this week too. I hear you about a crazy week, I had to laugh about the pizza twice a week, :rotfl: ours was chinese food, we had enough for leftovers. The DH and DS would live off of Pizza if they could, or hot dogs!!!! :rotfl:

Our friend Betsy should not be reading this, since I told her I love to cook. :ssst:

Hey Besty are you there? :wave2: I am rather jealous of you going to meet up with one of the Food Network chefs. I have to admit, that channel is on most of the time in my house. I love Alton Brown, :love: I wish I could meet him! That man cracks me up :rotfl2: and the DH and DS love to watch him too. Patrick's favorite is UnWrapped which follows Alton Brown. Now if I could only get Patrick to start cooking for me I would be all set. :rolleyes1 Forget about the DH cooking that man is dangerous. :love: :rotfl2:

I hear you about the food on the cruise being a bit over cooked but for the most part I did enjoy it. Especially Palo's. I'm on board for getting a group of us together for tea. That would be a blast!!! How did the interview go?

Well I should get my butt out the door and go work out. :woohoo: I'll catch you all later.

Wishing everyone a great day!!! :grouphug:

DiDi :moped:

Dale Rules

03-18-2006, 08:45 AM

Hi Danny,

My name is Patrick . :) Christopher is my cousin.
Both of us will be on the boat. We are both 9 years old. :cat: :hmghost: :ewok:

Dale Rules

03-18-2006, 09:31 AM

Barney, my cat, :cat: :lmao: likes to atack my Dad!

Lego Dweeb

03-18-2006, 03:51 PM

Hi Patrick. We have four cats :cat: Scarlet shes a girl :cat: Calico is a boy :cat: Crooker and :cat: Zeke are boys too. Scarlet and Calico are brother and sister and are 5 months old. Have you been on a cruise before? Is there a pool table to play on?

Danny

nluvwithmickey

03-20-2006, 05:54 PM

Well after much indecision, we have finally booked our next cruise. Sept. 30-Oct7. 2nd DCL for me and DH, first one for two DD'S 10 and 14.

We are from Canada and are looking forward to our fall cruise. Although I am a bit worried about hurricanes and sea sickness. How rocky is it?

First time also booking with DU. The reduced rate staterooms were a real bargain.

Would love to go MNSSHP the night before our sailing...not too sure yet, we'll see how much the plane tickets will cost first.

We haven't cruised yet and I am already checking prices for oct 2007. How often do the prices on the DCL site increase? Is it safe to wait until we are aboard or should I play it safe and book right away?

Dale Rules

03-20-2006, 06:58 PM

Hi Danny, :wave2:

Yes I have been on a cruise. Have you? :surfweb: :badpc:
Well see you at Ron Jon's. :moped: The cruise is fun but it does have a ping pong table and a pool even a big slide. :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: See you soon. :wave:

mcentee

03-20-2006, 07:17 PM

Hi Claudine,

Welcome aboard fellow matey!!! pirate: I'm DiDi and I'll let you in on a little secret......last year was my very first cruise and I was terrified!!!!!!!! :blush: I was worried about being on a big ship and massive waves hitting us. Since I can't swim I have a little fear thing happening. :blush: The first day, I felt a little unsteady, I hadn't had anything to drink but I was walking like a drunk. :rotfl: :rotfl2: I finally got my sea legs after the first night on the boat and then it was smooth sailing. :thumbsup2 The sea was not rough at all, I felt like I was in my living room with great Disney decorations everywhere. I was hooked!!!! I have to say, the service was superb, the sunrise every morning was awesome. I'm an early bird so it was dark while I was doing my morning power walk. I do hope there are some fellow morning walkers?????? I met so many wonderful people and it truely was magical.

Though I will get trip insurance again just for the security of knowing that if the trip is cancelled due to bad weather I'm covered.

What part of Canada are you from? We met some really nice people from Cananda last year, they were way up in Edmundton Alberta. I do hope I spelled that right. :rolleyes:

Once again welcome to the group, keep on posting. :banana: :banana:

DiDi :wizard:

mcentee

03-20-2006, 07:27 PM

Hi Danny,

I'm Patrick's mom. :wave2: I love your name Lego Dweeb!!!! :teeth: Have a great night and talk to you soon.

kimmcbee

03-21-2006, 06:54 AM

hey Danny and Patrick,
We will also be on the cruise with you. We have 3 boys, Kyle 11, Hunter 8, and Michael 4. Would let them talk with you, but they have no idea that they are going. Would love to tell them about you when we are on the way. Talk you you later
Kim

DisneyDmbNut

03-21-2006, 07:45 AM

Maybe we can start a thread for the kids..we did that on the Halloween cruise and so bonds were formed before the kids got on the ship.

In fact, We are having a cruise reunion in July at Disney World. I am excited! I talk to some of them almost everyday on the phone and our thread is still going strong. I couldn't convince any to come on the cruise..they have older kids that can't get the time off school.

I accepted the job.. I went in with what I thought was a "Crazy" $$, thinking we could start negotiating there...but they just accepted it...makes me wish I had asked for the really psychotic $$!!! I start April 3rd. I have been at this job for 10 years and my boss has been very good to me through the birth of my daughter to my 2 recent surgeries, but I have no place to go here. It is about 45 miles from my house and even though he pays my gas, it is really a wear on me and my car.
My new bosses seem very nice and have no problem with the cruise..I think I will be very happy..I mean, if nothing else..I think the $ will sooth me!
LOL

Now, I am definitely gonna book a message in the new spa verandas!

Didi - Giada was suppose to come here 2 days before our Oct 29th cruise, but because we had no power or anything here, they postponed it. Alton was here in Belle Glade when he did his sugar show..I wished he would have done a book signing...We love him too!

ok..gotta go get my day started..I am low on coffee.

Have a Disney Day!

mcentee

03-21-2006, 03:32 PM

Betsy,

Congrats on the new job. :woohoo: :banana: :cheer2: More money sounds good to me. :teeth: That must mean more money to spend on the cruise? ;) :thumbsup2 :teeth:

I'm so jealous you met Alton Brown too.... was he as nice as he is on the show?

Well I must get back to work now. I hope you got to enjoy more coffee. :coffee: :hyper: :rotfl2: Enjoy while you can I was not impressed with the coffee on the ship. I quess I'm a coffee snob. :rolleyes1

Talk to everyone later.

DiDi

DisneyDmbNut

03-21-2006, 04:30 PM

No...I didn't meet Alton..I wish I had...

I am a coffee snob too...Love Starbucks!

DisneyMom&Fan

03-21-2006, 04:34 PM

Hi Didi :wave2: DH and I are coffee snobs too!! :snooty: Seattle = Starbucks after all... :rotfl: I heard how bad the regular coffee is, but I've also heard that the Cove Cafe has better stuff. Our fav is espresso -- mochas for me :coffee:, straight shots mixed with drip coffee for DH. :faint: I swear we have to peel him off the ceiling every now and then. :lmao:

Hi Besty - congrats!! Your new job sounds awesome. :thumbsup2 I want a new job too, but I can't figure out any reason to quit the one I have -- other than I just don't want to work anymore. :rotfl2:

Hi Kim - we'll definitely have to hook Hunter up with "the guys." :cool2: That is so cool that you are keeping it a surprise. I would bust my gut if I tried to do that. :rolleyes:

By the way, I'm very inspired by all your cooking talents. I have none, but I love it when people cook for me! :p

Doh! Boss is coming. Gotta get back to work. Hello to all others cruing with us... :wave2:

Ta ta for now :upsidedow
Angela

Dale Rules

03-21-2006, 05:29 PM

Hi Kim, :wave2:

It's me Patrick why are you making the cruise a secret? :rolleyes1 :wizard:
I can't wait well what does Hunter and the other boys like?
Are you going to Ron Jon's?
We'll see you soon. :wave: :wave2: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Bye.

mcentee

03-21-2006, 05:47 PM

:teeth: Awesome somemore coffee snobs!!! :snooty: :coffee: :hyper: OHHHH Starbucks, let's just put an intervenous line in our veins!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :teeth: I have a problem drinking Starbucks after 2 PM :laughing: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: . I actually brought a small coffee maker with me on the last cruise and a stash of Columbian. The other group wanted to come to my room for their coffee. I could have made a mint!!!

I did try the Cove Cafe it was great, I still have my stamp and when I go back I can get a free cup of Java!!! :banana: :banana:

I'm right with you Angela, I don't want to work anymore either. :rotfl2: :lmao: I work to pay off my cruises!!! :lmao: :rotfl2:

Dinner is on I'll get back on the thread later tonight.

Bon Apetite :stir:

DiDi

kimmcbee

03-21-2006, 08:10 PM

Hey Patrick,
We are just wanting to surprise the boys. If we tell them now, we will never hear the end of it till we get there. Hunter loves pokeman, legos, starwars, and all cartoons!! How about you, what is your favorite?? Talk to you later.
Kim

DisneyDmbNut

03-22-2006, 07:24 AM

Angela - you are in Seattle?? Any Dave Matthews sightings?? I am a bit of a stalker...er fan of his! LOL!

mcentee

03-22-2006, 08:04 AM

Morning to all,

Drinking the second cup of Java. :cloud9: Wishing everyone a great day.

Betsy, pretty funny :rotfl: a bit of stalker of Dave Matthews!!!! :rotfl2: I do hope Angela can notify you of any sightings. :magnify: :3dglasses

Gotta go back to work and making money for the cruise!!! :wave2:

DiDi

DisneyDmbNut

03-22-2006, 08:14 AM

I have a message board friend (kinda like you all, but I have met her) that lives about 2 blocks from him...she runs into him at her local bar and he now "knows" her..he actually stopped his car on a street in LA when he saw her and gave her a hug....

ok..now I REALLY sound like a stalker!!! LOL!

I AM giving up his 2 concerts that will be about a mile from my house in August..I am going to my cruise reunion at the end of July and with the cruise in Sept..I just can't see spending $240 for a concert when I have spa treatments to pay for!!!! LOL!

Ok..better get to "work"... Hate this....wish I could just go to my new job!! Too much tension here...my boss didn't take my leaving very well! :(

DisneyMom&Fan

03-22-2006, 11:53 AM

Hi Stalker, ...errr, I mean Besty!! ;) Believe it or not, I wouldn't even know if I ran into Dave Matthews or not. (I know who he is but just not into his music, I guess.) :confused3 What neighborhood of Seattle does he live in? Now, when I ran into Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters (formerly Nirvana), I just about pee'd myself!! We were at FAO Swartz toy store and we were looking at the same toy - some Star Wars thing for DS - and he started talking to me, so I carried on a small conversation with him. I was SOOO playing it cool, :smooth: like I didn't even know who he was, but I was totally flipping out inside! :love: Well, that's my "celebrity" sighting. :rolleyes:

Drinking tea this morning :surfweb: for some reason I feel the need to cut back on the caffeine :rolleyes2 Not sure if its making the cut... :sad2:

Patrick, Danny will be back on the computer probably this weekend. He doesn't get a lot of computer time unless he reads a lot. :teacher:

Have a MAGICal day everyone!
Angela

kb1esx

03-22-2006, 12:28 PM

I've been busy getting Ron Jon's booked, getting insurance quotes & checking airfare and transportation.

What does everyone do when I'm not looking... Fill up several pages of posts.

Just a refresher: Me (aka Daddio, I mean David), DW - Kathy (DiDi's sister), DS - Stephen (almost 13) & DS - Chris (9, will be 10).

I read a trip report about Orient Bay & Wakiki (sp?) Beach. Anybody have any experience here? :confused3

Seasickness: When the ship 1st started out of port it felt a bit... wierd. But everyhting settled down very quickly. I didn't give it another thought all week. :thumbsup2

DiDi: I think as Castaway Club members we can make reservations 180 days out. Which is something like 2 weeks away. :banana:

If any of the kids want to trade e-mail with my boys, drop me a PM. I'll try to get Chris on. I'm sure I can get him excited. Are there any other kids around 13 (+/-) that like basketball? I know my son would love to find someone to hang with. I'm sure he'll be in the Stack quite often.

Gotta run...

David

DisneyDmbNut

03-22-2006, 01:00 PM

I think it is 90 days for CC members...I think!

Angela - DON'T KNOW DAVE MUSIC!!!! Oh dear..some ed-u-macation is in order!!
I don't know the area...somewhere in the NE 44th and 4th Ave vicinity...i don't even know the bar name, so I am no help! LOL

mcentee

03-22-2006, 07:36 PM

Betsy, when do you start the new job? I do hope you took some time off between them, you know to rest and think of the cruise. :cool1: Hang in there with the old job, it's probably tough right now so I'll be saying a prayer that it smooths out for you. :hug:

Oh I am so not ready to book for the vacation yet...... the stress of it all!!! :eek: :scared: I'm definately going to Orient beach and renting a boogie board!!!! I love to ride the waves here in the NE beaches, the bigger the waves the better the ride.....the more I see my chiropracter!!!! :rotfl2: :woohoo:

Anyone celebrating a special occassion while we are cruising? I'll miss my birthday by five days, but I'll still celebrate. party: :rockband: :dancer: :drinking1

Hey Angela, how cool chatting with Dave Grhol... okay I have no idea who he is!!! :rotfl2: But I do know who Dave Matthews is and his music!!! :teeth:

I told Patrick that he would hear from Danny this weekend we just have to get Christopher up and running. David hurry up and get Chris going!!!!! Patrick is looking for him on the thread!!!

COFFEE, COFFEE, COFFEE :coffee: :hyper: ::yes:: ::yes:: Angela, don't go to the weak side, use the force :darth: drink the COFFEE!!!! :Pinkbounc

Kim, Patrick got the same surprise when he was 7 we got him up at 3 and on video we told him he was going to DW.... I still have it on tape. He said why? Then he told me he couldn't miss school. It was rather funny for us, but he didn't get real excited until we got on the plane. He's looking forward to meeting up with his new friends. We'll get pics up soon.

Betsy, does your mom know the good spots for shopping? Especially for the jewels!!! ::yes:: ::yes::

Have sweet dreams everyone!!

DiDi

kb1esx

03-22-2006, 09:29 PM

Hi All,

It is 90 days before for Castaway Club members & 75 days for 1st timers. Oh Well.

Did you know you can fill out most of the forms needed ahead of time and just print & sign 1 page to check in with? Pretty neat.

Gotta hit the sack.

Think warm gentle breezes, azure colored water.... aaah. Oh, don't forget the 9 & 10 year olds hopped up on soda & french fries!! v :jumping1: This was one of the best parts for my son last year. Gosh, you gotta love being a kid.

Night all,

David

mcentee

03-23-2006, 04:58 AM

Good Morning, :sunny:

Enjoying the COFFEE, :cloud9: and now I must wake up the menfolk. I hope everyone has a great day. :teeth:

DiDi

mcentee

03-24-2006, 07:35 AM

Happy Friday!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :cool1:

The Friday dance ... :banana: :yay: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :woohoo: :cheer2: :dancer: party: :rockband: :jumping1: :dancer: party: :welcome: :rainbow: party: :dancer:

DiDi :teeth:

Betsy's Mama

03-24-2006, 11:39 AM

DiDi. You can't go wrong with the International Diamond Exchange. All the cruise lines recommend them. I bought a diamond tennis bracelet there in St. Thomas last year while on a Princess cruise. There is one on all the major island port stops. They guarantee that if it does not appraise out when you get back to the states, Princess Lines will make it good. That is the only piece of good jewelry I have ever bought, but it did appraise out for more when I got home. You can't go wrong with the Int. Diamond Exc. The cruise director always warn you about going to "Joe Blows" shops to buy jewelry. You could get burned, big time. Anne :surfweb:

mcentee

03-24-2006, 12:26 PM

Hi Anne, :wave2:

Thank you for the scoop. :goodvibes I feel the need to do some jewelery shopping. :teeth: I think that you should be our tour leader for the shopping excursion!! :cheer2: :teeth: I heard from a great source (Betsy) that you know where the good places are to shop!!! I'm ready to go spending if you're ready to lead? I look up to those who know how to get more value for their buck. :worship:

Looking forward to hearing about your shopping experiences. :banana:

DiDi

kimmcbee

03-25-2006, 02:23 PM

hey Danny and Patrick
Hope you both had a good week at school. We are 1 more week closer to leaving!!!! :banana: :woohoo:

Hoep everyone else is good. talk to you all soon
kim

mcentee

03-27-2006, 11:52 AM

Hi out there!!! The thread has been a bit to quiet!!! Where is everyone? :confused3

Kim, one more week closer to the cruise!!!! :woohoo: :banana: :cheer2: I'm right there with you. I can not wait!!!! :woohoo:

Hope everyone has an awesome week and let's get posting!!! :banana: :banana: :cheer2:

DiDi

joksten2000

03-27-2006, 12:55 PM

Just seems like a lot is happening all the sudden, but as usual it all blows over after a time, right now I'm focused on 4/15 cruise so we can book the 10/07 cruise to go with the 9/30 our celebration of the DW retirement :banana: , the kids are on a major count down for Alaska. So we have a busy 2006 :love: :hourglass

kimmcbee

03-27-2006, 09:28 PM

Hey Didi We are on the countdown. I think the girls at work will go crazy if I dont stop talking about this cruise. They think I am crazy for getting so excited. Guess no all are not kids at heart.

We are so excited to leave we booked a 3 night cruise on a different line just to give a taste for a 7 night. Leave in 80 days and counting.

talk to everyone soon
Kim :banana: :cheer2:

mcentee

03-28-2006, 10:32 AM

Hi Kim and Joksten2000,

Boy, you all are so luckey going on prior cruise before the September 30th cruise. Please pack me in your luggage!!! :teeth:

I am so excited to go on this cruise, last year I didn't start posting until June for our September cruise. I'm starting a bit earlier due to a little problem called the .......I CAN'T WAIT SYNDROME!!!!! :banana: :cheer2: :cool1:

I really can't wait until the summer so I can work on my base tan for the cruise. You'll hear about my mad boogie boarding adventures every weekend!!!!! I think Orient Bay has some waves, and I'm looking forward to riding them with a boogie board. I do hope there are others who will like to go riding with me!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo:

I'm hoping that everyone is having an awesome week.

DiDi

DisneyMom&Fan

03-29-2006, 03:02 PM

Hi all. My internet service at home has been going in and out all week, so I wasn't online too much. :badpc: So, I'm sneaking a peek while I'm at work! :teeth:

The weather is getting nicer here too and we can't wait to get our boat in the water! We usually go boating every weekend if we can, so that's where I can work on my tan too! I'm REALLY pale and there is a LOT of me, so it takes some time :lmao: but by September I should be nice and toasty. :thumbsup2 :Pinkbounc

Our TV died last night, so DH is really excited :banana: to go get a new one. It seems everytime we get a new TV it has to be bigger than the last one. What's up with that? :confused3 :confused3 I'm totally happy with our spare 20 inch TV and now he's looking at over 40 inches. :sad2: Of course this is one disagreement that I can't win! :rolleyes:

Have a great day everyone!
Angela

kimmcbee

03-31-2006, 08:13 PM

How was everyones week? We had a good one. one more week down. We get closer every day. Cant wait ot meet you all. I know this is quick, but bad storms tonight have to pay attention to the tv. Talk to you all soon
Kim :wizard:

mcentee

04-01-2006, 06:13 AM

Hi Kim,

Hope you are safe from the bad weather. Yes one week closer to our cruise. :woohoo: :woohoo: But not soon enough. :rolleyes: I hope everyone has an awesome weekend. :goodvibes The weather in New England has been great, yesterday it was around 73 degrees in Boston. I took a nice walk at lunch and the trees are budding. :cheer2: :cheer2:

Angela, I do hope your internet service gets back on track. :surfweb: :badpc: :badpc:

There's a lot of me too :lmao: I'll be nice and toasty too by September. The dread bathing suit purchase is around the corner. Oh how evil it is, let's just say there is no two piece for me!!!! :rotfl2: I think I'll have to purchase some of that cellulite cream!!! :lmao: I'm wondering if it works....if it does I'll slather it all over my body!!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl: :lmao:

Time for my next cup of java. :cloud9:

Everyone remember to turn the clocks ahead tonight. :hourglass

DiDi :grouphug:

kamgen

04-01-2006, 08:38 AM

Hey everyone! I haven't posted since January!! Man, I am so lame :rolleyes:
Things have been so hectic around here! And now it looks like we will be moving between now and June! Should make for an interesting summer leading up to the cruise! Time should fly by!! :hourglass

Can't wait to meet all of you!

mcentee

04-01-2006, 11:48 AM

Nice to meet you Kamy. :wave2: :teeth: I have a question, do you live at Disney? I saw that you have gone only a few times since 1997. :rolleyes1 How the heck do you swing it? Okay, I'm just a bit envious... :teeth:

Good luck with your move, we have a closing coming up on April 13th for my DH's parent's house. By May 1st our home will be on the market and hopefully go fast while we hunt for our next house. The stress will be on along with the packing. Time for us to go and visit the other cruisers, David, Kathy and children. Gotta go to the movies and see Ice Age Two.

Talk to you all later... :moped:

DiDi

Lego Dweeb

04-01-2006, 07:23 PM

Hi Patrick :ewok: :yoda: how was Ice Age the Meltdown? I want to see it but I am sick. :furious:

Danny

Betsy's Mama

04-01-2006, 08:18 PM

Kamgen, :wave2: where in SC do you live? I have a daughter in Lexington, outside of Columbia. I am DisneyDMBnut's mom and I am looking forward to meeting you all in Sept. This will be my 3rd Disney cruise. I have cruised with 2 of my DD's in the last 2 years. My daughter in SC isn't a cruiser-she gets deathly seasick. :crazy:

mcentee

04-02-2006, 09:32 AM

Hi Lego Dweb, aka Danny :wave2:

Patrick will be able to get on the computer later on today after he studies his social science book. :banana: He has a big test this Wednesday and he needs to get a good grade. :cheer2: :cheer2: I do hope you feel better soon, it's no fun being sick. :sick: We did not go see the movie yesterday, we all kinda just rested at Auntie Kathy's house. Hopefully next weekend we will get to see the movie and maybe you'll get to see it too. :teeth:

Well, we just got back from church and now time to clean the house. Have an awesome day and Patrick will get back to you later on. :wave:

By the way, ask your mom if you will be going to go to Orient Bay? They have nice waves there and Patrick loves to go boogie boarding. Do you like to ride the waves?

DiDi :hippie:

Dale Rules

04-02-2006, 11:11 AM

Hi Danny, :wave2:
I haven't seen Ice Age the Meltdown :furious: either and my mom said "That we were going to see Ice Age. :cold: Sorry your sick. :sick: I might see it
next week. :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
O one more thing do you ride waves on a boggie board and do you have
one? Do you like Rock and roll? :rockband:

DISNEYMOMTO1

04-02-2006, 08:31 PM

Hi All. Just checking in and haven't posted here for a while. :rolleyes: Getting cabin fever here, but weather is finally turning spring-like with a ton of rain :confused3. DD and I just watched the Disney Cruise DVD for about the 6th time and probably will 6 more times until September. :rolleyes1.

We are counting the days!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

kb1esx

04-02-2006, 08:53 PM

Hi All,

I'm having trouble trying to dig up good info on the various beaches during the cruise. Anybody got any good info on the beaches?

Still waiting for Jet Blue to release the schedule for after Sept 6th. Gosh I wish I could book my airfare. :badpc:

What's everyone else doing for airfare? Also, how expensive have your flights been?

Has anybody thought yet about door signs?

We should also get a list together of everyone that's going.

Lot's more questions coming...

Night all,

David

joksten2000

04-03-2006, 05:13 AM

My Father has been out of the Rehab since Friday, It's been a not pleasent experience trying to get home care for him. Started looking and calling last Monday. Need coverage 7-9 am and 4-8 pm. The night is now done, seems nobody wants to get up early.

Sorry to do this but 11 days and I'm out of here. We are so looking forward to this. My DW's Father is in the Hosp. now. I guess when the parents get into the late 80's everything starts to go. :guilty:

kamgen

04-03-2006, 09:32 AM

Good morning everyone!
No, mcentee, I do not live at WDW! LOL! I WISH!! :p
I am a DVC member and have been blessed to go often....I love WDW and DCL and cannot wait to go again...my last cruise was in October 2004, this one is way overdue! I cannot wait...so much fun! :woohoo:

We are currently living in Myrtle Beach, SC, but are now moving to Holly Springs, NC. We are very excited about the move...but not looking forward to the whole "pack and unpack thing" :sad2:

At least we have the cruise to look forward to! :boat:

kamgen

04-05-2006, 09:01 AM

Bumping this up!

joksten2000- sorry to hear about all that....it is so hard when parents/grandparents/etc get older and things just seem to never get better.....
Both my parents are ill, and pretty young I think (in their 50's) and I live about a 15hr drive away...so it gets hard sometimes. Keep the faith and enjoy your time away!!!

Just think everyone...only 5 mths left till we cruise!! TGFC!!!! (thank god for cruises :thumbsup2 )

...ThanLater NewYork

04-05-2006, 12:09 PM

I'm sorry I have been away from our thread. I guess it's just a defense mechanism because time goooes eeeever soooo slooowly.... :snail: :charac2:

I am so glad to see so many new members here to cruise with on Sept 30! As we begin April, the thought of the cruise starts getting more real.

IT'S TIME TO GET EXCITED!!! party: :rockband: :jumping1:

There will be three, at our party, My wife, our DD who will be 9 in June, and of course ME! :love1:

The Western Caribbean cruise ,in Sept last year, was our first cruise ever. I must tell everyone who is doing the DC for the first time that you guys are in for very serious fun! It is so great! It's such an amazing time! Everything is just so perfect!
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT IS SNOWING HERE IN NEW YORK! RIGHT NOW...
Spring: Where are thee?? :flower3:

Anyhow, I'm sorry I'm making up for my lack of posting through these months.
As far as tours in St. Thomas, I was advised by my travel agent to take this one, She says she paid $20.00 and have the best time: (Sorry I can't post websites since I need a certain amount of postings) Try this: "godfreytoursvi then dot then com"

I'm not that crazy about land excursions... Why leave the Magic? :worship:
It was great swimming with the stingrays in Cayman, and Cozumel was great for shopping... (Try Colombian Emeralds! I bought a ring to my wife there that she absolutely loved!), but a day away from the ship... :guilty: snif

Talk to you soon!

Alfredo

PS: Who wants to hear the horn,:tink: ta ta ta ta ta ta taaaaaaaa!!
I can send it to you in an audio file... (Only if you promise not to cry...:sad1: )
Just send me your email address.
Ahoy!:mickeyjum

DisneyMom&Fan

04-05-2006, 03:17 PM

Only 5 months, 3 weeks and 4 days until our cruise!! I am getting so psyched!! :jumping1: I haven't really bought anything for our cruise yet, but I think I'll start looking at all the sales. Like Didi, I dread buying a bathing suit, much less having to buy 2!! :eek:

I bought our airfare -- $359 per person (ouch!) :scared: But, since we are flying from the West Coast I didn't have too much to work with :sad2:

I'm still thinking about Ron Jon's for pre-cruise stay, but I need to talk to DH to see if he wants to stay there or somewhere else in Cocoa Beach. He probably won't mind, but I like to stay on his good side and get his input. Then I'll go ahead and do whatever I want anyway! :lmao: :duck:

I've started looking into door signs -- mine will be on the less creative side. I don't really have the software to work with, so mine will probably be in Word format. But, I do have my Home Depot paint chips to play around with! :rolleyes1

Didi - have you guys been to Orient Beach before? We love the beach, but we haven't boogie boarded before. We live on the water, but we are in Puget Sound, so we really don't get any waves. I think we have decided that we aren't going to do any DCL excursions, just get off the boat and wander around on our own. I know that DH and DS want to rent jet skis and heard they can do that at Great Bay Beach (St. Marteen, right?). We also want to do some stuff at Castaway Cay, like stingrays and parasailing (not sure if DH can get me up there or not). Every time I think of parasailing I remember America's Funniest Videos and that woman that was dragged along the beach trying to get lift off. :lmao: Makes me crack up every time. I don't want to be that woman... :blush:

Ok folks, I'm just rambling on here. So, have a great day and I'll catch up with y'all later.

Angela :wave:

kfeuer

04-07-2006, 01:02 PM

:wave2: Hello, everyone! This is my first post on this thread, haven't had time to read it all but would love to get familiar with folks before the cruise.

DH and I have done 2 4-night Wonder cruises but this will be our first 7-night and first one with the kids along. I have 2 boys who are 5 and 3, and they're already so excited about the cruise. I just got the planning DVD and they've watched it over and over. Mommy and daddy are pretty excited, too :goodvibes

Kim