April 22, 2006 - 7-night Western!!! [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

CanadianBB

11-01-2005, 08:09 AM

CanadianBB

11-02-2005, 09:29 AM

Okay.... finally a few minutes. Wow.... just think of all the room we will have on the ship with just 4 Cabins booked. lol Lets see... will that mean we each go to a different dining room? Just think of the odds we will have at the Bingo games, Mouseketter etc. No waiting for chairs by the pool :sunny:

Maybe we can even have a vote on which Ports to visit.

Talk to everyone soon....

fantasia

11-02-2005, 10:04 AM

Hello Everyone !! :sunny:

Yah !! Exactly !!! :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:
We can choose any cabine as we like..of course include category 1 or 2 !

All shows are staged only for four parties of us.
There seems to be no need to form a line for waiting character's greeting !!

Kimmielee

11-02-2005, 07:23 PM

Hi Everybody...... 3 more of us...... Myself...... my wife and my darling 10 year old DD. This will be our 3rd time out with Disney. Hmmmm .... I remember 2 years ago when we did our first one... was suppose to be trip of a lifetime....:) It certainly was...... but decided better to have many trips of a lifetime... :cool1:

Of to work now... will check this thread and introduce us all later....

Welcome CandianBB & Family!! I'm sooo glad you found us! I know what you mean about a "trip of a lifetime"... that was my intention with this trip but I already know I'm hooked... :rolleyes:

My DS (6) is excited, but I'm out of control with planning, reading, researching, plotting... etc... I want the best trip possible!

BTW a shout out to Yumi!! Where have you been??? I was getting a bit lonely (as you can tell by all my "gentle bumps"... )! I'm so glad we are growing!

Take care for now everyone!!! :grouphug:

CanadianBB

11-12-2005, 12:48 AM

Hi everyone. Someone has to tell me... How do I put a tag line on my signature to show how long before I cruise?

So, what excursions is everyone looking at doing? After all, with so few people on, we will not need to stay on board at ports to get quality ship time.

Kimmielee

11-12-2005, 08:37 AM

CanadianBB - you can get your ticker at daisypath.com. You just cut the code from there and paste it in your signature!

By the way... does BB stand for Bed and Breakfast? :rotfl2:

Excursions... still deciding. I'm not sure what will keep DS (6) interest more than the clubs and the pool. Most likely the beaches! What are you thinking about? :confused3

CanadianBB

11-23-2005, 10:48 AM

:smooth:
Sorry... this is just testing my signature.

Kimmielee

12-03-2005, 07:27 PM

Gentle bump :Pinkbounc

Kimmielee

12-10-2005, 05:55 PM

Just checking since we were buried on page 4 :earseek:

Kimmielee

12-21-2005, 09:11 PM

I'm doing the happy dance!!! :banana: :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :cool1:

Kimmielee

12-31-2005, 03:47 PM

:goodvibes I hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year!! By midnight, it will be the YEAR of our cruise! :banana: :cheer2: :bounce:

roweans

01-03-2006, 05:30 PM

Kimmielee

01-04-2006, 08:13 PM

Just found this thread. I am very new to this board and to Disney Cruising. Have been reading your messages, not up on all of the abbreviations...
I am sailing with my husband, son (11) and daughter (7). This will be our 10 year Ann. Cruise. We are very excited. If anyone has any helpful tips on excursions, shows or onboard activities, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks!
Amber

:wave2:

Welcome Amber and family!! My DS (6) and I are sailing too! I can't wait... (as if you couldn't tell by the fact that I'm practically the ONLY one posting on this thread...) :flower:

The best advice I can give you is to read, read, read. Lots of great ideas on here!! I'm hoping my son will enjoy the clubs.... not sure which excursions we might do. Working on that now... I'll post ours when I have it all worked out. :banana:

fantasia

01-05-2006, 11:47 AM

Hi all ! :goodvibes
I'm sorry I could't come here for a long time.
We booked this cruise in July 2005,but we did't sure that we can get a vacation.
But now, we can go,go,go!! :wizard:
Oh but before that, I have to do one more important thing !
Hmm..have to pay the Trip expense :moped:

Kimmielee

01-05-2006, 10:00 PM

Hi Yumi :wave:

I'm so excited that the cruise is officially "on" for you and your hubby! How long is your flight to Orlando from Japan?

fantasia

01-06-2006, 10:04 AM

Hi Kimmielee !! :wave:

I think it'll take for about 18hrs. We usually use the Japan Airlines and AA.
So our flight plan is :: Tokyo(Narita) to Chicago and Chicago to Orlando.
How do you come to Orlando and how long will it take?

Kimmielee

01-06-2006, 10:37 AM

Much easier for us... we live about an hour north of the Detroit Metro Airport, so we usually stay at the hotel by the airport the night before since our flight leaves so early... flight is 2 hours and 15 minutes! We are usually at POFQ by 11:30 a.m.!! :banana:

The Chicago to Orlando flight is probably very similar to our flight... are you coming in early to go to Disney World before the cruise?

fantasia

01-06-2006, 10:50 AM

Oh you are here !!
It's very near to WDW ! I want to live there or Orlando...
By the way, we'll start our next vacation from on April 10th.
Maybe we'll meet at DTD or WDW parks !!

Kimmielee

01-19-2006, 07:01 AM

Where is everyone? :confused3

We are down to 92 days!!!! :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :rolleyes1 Only 88 before DS and I leave for WDW!!! :moped:

What other families or couples are joining us??? :wave2:

Kimmielee

01-19-2006, 08:24 PM

Bumping .... again.... It's getting closer!

Mharring33

01-22-2006, 06:02 PM

My DH, DD(11) and I will be on this cruise as well. We are coming from New Hampshire the night before and staying at the Carribean Beach. I bet we'll see each other on the bus.

Has anyone ever stayed at the Disney Resort and taken the bus to the port before? I'm curious as to what time we'll arrive at the port.

This is our first Disney Cruise. I've done Disney World 4 times, my DD 3 times and my DH about 10+ times. He is a teacher and they go to Disney every 4 years. We are looking forward to trying out a different type of Disney expereience.

Exactly 3 months from today. WoHooo :hourglass

Kimmielee

01-22-2006, 07:16 PM

It is our first Disney cruise too! We are staying at POFQ for a few days prior to sailing. :sail:

I'm debating about using the Disney transportation to the port or having a town car pick us up... I want to be in control of the time we get to the port... I guess that's pretty silly... eh?

I'll try to go through the posts (although, most of them are MINE :bitelip: ) and try to come up with a roster of all of us so far...

Welcome!!! :sunny:

Kimmielee

01-22-2006, 07:34 PM

Cast:

Kelly - aka Keggy (28) and DH (27)

Yumi - aka Fantasia (29) and DH (28)

Kim - aka Kimmielee (44 - not liking this so far!) and DS (6) - Noah

? - CanadianBB (?) DW (?) and DD (10)

Amber - aka Rowean (?), DH (?) DS (11) and DD (7)

? - aka MHarring33 (?), DH (?) and DD (11)

Queen2

01-23-2006, 09:13 AM

Going with DH, DS, 8 year old GS & 10 year old Dgodd, plus another DS & DIL.

We are stayong at POFQ for one day. That is the day my DGS will turn 8, he is sooooooooooo excited

Sharon Samantha 10 (April 1) her birthday gift also :cheer2:
Bobby 8 :Pinkbounc

Hope we can start a chat group. Just did CCL & we had a great thread going

Hi To every one going 4/22/ 2006 :angel:

Mharring33

01-23-2006, 07:37 PM

I've updated some of my information. (see below)

I"m wondering if anyone on this thread has stayed a WDW a night or 2 before cruising? My paperwork says, if you are a U.S. Citizen and you check in at the resort that you don't have to check in again at the port. I'm trying to verify this with DCL via e-mail but haven't heard back from them yet. If anyone has info. on this, it would be most helpful.

Also, we are looking at shore excursions for Grand Cayman or Cozumel, does anyone have any suggestions. It doesn't have to be a Disney excursion. We are looking for relaxation, with a bit of island browsing. We are not interested in tours.

Any insight would be helpful.

What catagory rooms does everyone have. We are a catagory 8 (deluxe oceanview).

Kimmielee

01-23-2006, 07:58 PM

Updated Cast:

Kelly - aka Keggy (28) and DH (27)

Yumi - aka Fantasia (29) and DH (28)

Kim - aka Kimmielee (44 - not liking this so far!) and DS (6) - Noah

? - CanadianBB (?) DW (?) and DD (10)

Amber - aka Rowean (?), DH (?) DS (11) and DD (7)

Mitch - aka MHarring33 (39), DH (40) and DD (11)

Sharon - aka Queen2 (?), DH (?), DS (?), DGS - Bobby (8), Dgodd (10), DS (?) and DIL (?) = Bobby's Birthday is April 21st! :bday:

Kimmielee

01-23-2006, 08:07 PM

:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: Our thread comes to life!!!! :banana:

Ok, to answer what I can...

Mitch - I don't believe you can check in at the resort if you are not doing a Land/Sea combo. I read that in the Passporter.

I am torn on excursions... just doing the relaxing beach thing in Grand Cayman. I'm going to rush off at Key West long enough to ship a couple of Key Lime Pies back to my staff in Michigan.... and probably won't get off at Cozumel (been there, done that...). Of course, we'll enjoy Castaway Cay. If you don't have a Passporter, it's the BEST and lists the non-Disney excursions too.

Sharon - We are also staying at POFQ too! We are coming in on Tuesday. I made this trip into our "dream" vacation... :rolleyes1 What special thing do you have planned for Bobby's birthday?

We are staying in a Cat 6 verandah because I am hoping that Noah will nap during the mid day... and I can sit out there with a book and a yummy fruity alcholic beverage... and watch the world sail by! :boat:

Queen2

01-24-2006, 02:02 PM

Kimmielee

01-24-2006, 04:35 PM

Updated Cast:

Kelly - aka Keggy (28) and DH (27)

Yumi - aka Fantasia (29) and DH (28)

Kim - aka Kimmielee (44 - not liking this so far!) and DS (6) - Noah

? - CanadianBB (?) DW (?) and DD (10)

Amber - aka Rowean (?), DH (?) DS (11) and DD (7) Celebrating their 10th Anniversay!! :love2: party:

Mitch - aka MHarring33 (39), DH (40) and DD (11)

Sharon - aka Queen2 (?), DH (?), DS (34), DGS - Bobby (8), Dgodd -Sharon Samantha (10), DS (30) and DIL (27) = Bobby's Birthday is April 21st! and Sharon Samantha's is April 1st :bday:

Kimmielee

01-24-2006, 04:42 PM

Kimmielee, thank-you for the birthday wish for Bobby. We don't have any thing planned yet for either of the children, Bobby & Sharon Samantha her birthday April 1st. We wanted a cruise right in the middle of both bys,but that put us on the Eastern Carb, been there done that. I wanted the Western. Bobby just happened to luck out. Both children are celebrating on the ship. I'm getting the cabin decorated & have a gift for each one. party:
Don't remeber cat but it is deck 8 verandah
ds -34 Ds 30 & Dil 27 Bobby's parents

We live in Delaware

Sharon, for a little extra touch, if you are interested... check out Shirley's baskets at www.theperfectgift.cc

She makes them with things that are Disney Cruise specific, can add each child's favorite candy, soda, etc... and, within reason, will add soemthing that you ship her to make it even more unique! She's an awesome lady and I'm ordering Noah's basket from her. It will be delivered to the room on the ship!

I'm putting sand toys for the beach, trying to get my hands on one of the larger Mickey Sailor's and shipping down a Disney game boy game to stick inside as though it is all from Mickey himself! Good luck! :goodvibes

Mharring33

01-24-2006, 07:26 PM

I'm not familiar with a passporter. It sounds like I need one though. What is it and how do I get one.

We're thinking of relaxing and not doing much for shore excursions. We will do our own thing on Key West. We're going to grab a map and maybe ride the trolley. My goal for that shore excursion is to have a frozen chocolate covered key lime pie on a stick. DH and I took a cruise alone in 2002 with a stop at Key West and I had one and have been thinking about them since. Yum. We may do the Seven Mile Beach break on Grand Cayman and most likely a little bit on Cozumel, but might take advantage of people being off the ship that day and doing ship related stuff.

We are not celebrating our 10th anniversary. I'm not quite sure how I gave you that impression. We're not officially celebrating anything. Although I am turning 40(yuck) the week we return to New Hampshire. So I guess you can say I'm revisiting my youth before I hit the big 4-0.

I'm enjoying this message board. It's nice to have a connection with people I'll be on vacation with in 3 months.

Kimmielee

01-24-2006, 09:02 PM

Mitch,

You can order it on line from www.passporter.com or buy it at your local book store. I've got the cruise version and am buying the WDW version this weekend. I think if you order it on line it's a bit less expensive. VERY worth it!

Sorry about the anniversary thing... it was Amber and her hubby! I fixed the cast list!

Chocolate covered Key lime pie on a stick ???? Oh my, is that heaven or what? :banana: I'll have to try one too! Will you take the kids with you? I've heard you can sign them into the clubs... not sure I could get off the ship and leave Noah behind... :rolleyes1

The big 4-0.... been there, done that.... it's the little ones that will keep us young! :goodvibes

Mharring33

01-24-2006, 09:29 PM

Hey Kimmielee,

If you have a chance to try the choc. covered key lime pie, let me know what you think. It's pretty darn good. I can picture the place, but I couldn't possibly tell you where it is. I"m planning on asking someone when we get there.

We are bringing DD with us. I'm not comfortable leaving her on the ship without us on board. I'm pretty sure she'll be safe when she is signed into the Oceaneer's Lab, but I still want to her to be able to leave if she is unhappy. It is her vacation too.

No problem about the anniversary thing. There are lots of people to keep track of here.

Queen2

01-24-2006, 09:44 PM

thank-you for the tip, I checked it, also going to check out Disney's gift.

Ok Kimmielee DH 58 DW 57 :goodvibes Now you know the rest of the story

Make my final payment before the 5th of Febuary

Let me confuse you more

Here is our line up Richard :mickeyjum, Sharon :tink:, RichardJr.(Ricky) :goofy:, Robert :woohoo:, January (yes) :tigger:,Robert Jr,(Bobby) pirate:, Sharon Samantha princess:

We have the TA & the cruise line confused :confused3 . they don't no where to put who

Kimmielee

01-25-2006, 07:19 AM

Updated Cast:

Kelly - aka Keggy (28) and DH (27)

Yumi - aka Fantasia (29) and DH (28)

Kim - aka Kimmielee (44) and DS Noah (6)

? - CanadianBB (?) DW (?) and DD (10)

Amber - aka Rowean (?), DH (?) DS (11) and DD (7) Note: Celebrating their 10th Anniversay!! :love2: party:

Mitch - aka MHarring33 (39), DH (40) and DD (11)

Sharon - aka Queen2 (57), DH Richard (58), DS Ricky (34), DGS - Bobby (8), Dgodd -Sharon Samantha (10), DS Robert (30) and DIL January (27) Note: Bobby's Birthday is April 21st! and Sharon Samantha's is April 1st :bday:

Queen2

01-25-2006, 12:57 PM

kimmielee i think buy george you have all the names right :thumbsup2

Guess what, maxed my credit card today, :guilty: made that final payment :banana:

Now I have to work on the DC for the room decorations :cheer2:

Now it is hurry up & wait.

here is my email if you would like to have it

smreusch@aol.com :wave:

Kimmielee

01-25-2006, 08:52 PM

I'm a single Mom that has to watch her pennies... and since I was off today, I started playing around with the 3 and 4 day cruises, in comparison with the 7 night... and I figured out the 4 night cruise + 5 days at WDW was actually cheaper than just the 7 night cruise... :sad2:

I'm so sad to leave this group JUST as everyone was getting excited...

Please carryon and have an AWESOME cruise! :wave:

Queen2

01-25-2006, 10:26 PM

I was getting in the hang of this thread. I'm going to miss you already. I know the feeling this trip is costing me & two arms & two legs.

keep posting you seem like a great person. :love:

Are you still going near or around the same dates.

this is from my family to you & Noah :grouphug:

Mharring33

01-26-2006, 06:02 AM

I'm sorry to hear you won't be around either. But I completely understand. The only reason we can do this trip is because we've been saving for a while and got 2 of our flights free. You will have fun doing the land/sea package. Are you doing WDW first, then the cruise?

Kimmielee

01-26-2006, 07:19 PM

We are doing 5 nights at POFQ, then the cruise for 4 nights, then 3 nights back at POFQ (or perhaps the Nick Hotel...) still trying to decide.

My problem is I saved enough for the cruise but not enough for the rest of it... I should have cut back on the WDW part - but plane tickets purchased, time off granted, etc... the thought of having 13 days off was too tempting!

I'll do a 7 night cruise in 2007 and only do 2 days at Disney before and it won't be as expensive!

Enjoy that chocolate covered Key Lime Pie on a stick for me!

Mharring33

01-27-2006, 05:16 AM

A 13 day vacation sounds like Heaven to me. The way you have your trip planned, you get the best of both worlds. Enjoy.

roweans

01-28-2006, 10:40 AM

Sorry about the anniversary thing... it was Amber and her hubby! I fixed the cast list!

Hi Everyone! Havent been on the board in a while, so nice to see there will be some more people on board!
Kimmielee, so sorry to hear your not coming with us. Thanks for remembering our Ann. we are sooo excited, we have never cruised on Disney before and we know it'll be our dream vacation! :woohoo:

I want to introduce my family, we are as follows:
DW: Diane (34)
DH: Bob (37)
DS: Colby (11)
DD: Kennedy (7)
Ddog: Amber unfortunantley she wont be joining us.

On another note, has anyone done the dolphin swim before? I know it's expensive, but it sounds like it would be so much fun. If anyone has any feed back let me know.

ajoneen

01-31-2006, 11:40 PM

:firefight Ship just got a little more crowded.
My husband and I plus about 20 of our friends. We are from New York and most are firefighters.
Should be a fun trip

Queen2

02-01-2006, 02:17 PM

Welcome to the boards. Hope to meet up with you on the ship. :thumbsup2

My son did the dolphin encounter a few years ago & loved it. He loves anything & everthing dolphins, even the team.

In November he did the dolphin swim in Mexico. It was more of playing with the dolphins, they didn't actually swim like other places do. It is $$$, well worth to him.

E-mail me & I will send you a picture of him. Not able to add it here.
smreusch@aol.com

roweans

02-04-2006, 11:03 AM

I just found out that the dolphin swim nor the dolphin encounter will be offered, due to the damage from the hurricane. I spoke with a rep. from dolphin discovery and she said they would be holding a dolphin swim inland, though it doesnt sound as nice. I guess we are going to do the San Gervacio ruins. Maybe next time. :sad2: I would love to see your pict. I' ll shoot you an email.

Diane

ajoneen

02-04-2006, 06:31 PM

Looks like you are the only one who has been on the ship before. Any hints?
Im letting the others in my group know about the board. I hope some will check in. :firefight

Queen2

02-09-2006, 11:47 PM

Were is everyone at going on this date. We need some excitment here. :goodvibes Don't just lurk :surfweb: , join in on the fun

fantasia

02-12-2006, 06:06 AM

Hi all !! :yay:
I'm sorry I couldn't come here for a long time.

I finished our final payment 10days ago.
And made a reservation at Palo Champagne Branch. :thumbsup2

But before our vacation, we have to finish our moving from Kyusyu(Fu-ku-o-ka) to Tokyo.
Transfer of my husband will be over the end of March and come back to Tokyo again. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:
There are many things we have to do!! pixiedust:
Oh,BTW is anyone made the same reservation at Palo Champagne Branch ?
I highly recommend this Branch! We had a wonderful time at last trip.
Sunday, April 23 :: from 11am. :chat:

I'm lookin forward to meeting all of YOU !! party:

Dznyjenn

02-16-2006, 07:58 PM

Hello there!

I've been lurking these boards for quite a while, usually enjoying the posts in the WDW threads. I'm finally compelled to post though, in my quest to meet fellow cruisers for April 22 2006!

My DH Bill and I cruised the 4 day Wonder in September for our 5 year anniversary, and I quickly declared myself a cruise addict! The opportunity presented itself (Yay Federal Tax Return!!!) to look for a cruise and here we are!

Joining us will be my mother, my DS Alex 13, DD Beth 11, DD Casadie 2 (one month shy of 3) and new DD Delanie (will be 13 weeks come cruise time!)

I know my older kids would love to meet some fellow kiddos... Alex is looking forward to checking out the Stack and teen activities, but will probably be more comfortable hanging out with the 10-12's. Beth is just bouncing off the walls about everything, and is soooo disappointed that she'll not be quite old enough to ride horses in Cozumel.

Looking forward to meeting any/all of you and chatting before the cruise!

Mharring33

02-17-2006, 05:59 AM

Dznyjenn,

Welcome to the board. I have an 11 DD, maybe they will hook up in the lab.

Queen2

02-17-2006, 08:50 AM

Welcome to the boards & this link

how do we arrange to be in the same dinner rotation :confused3

Dznyjenn

02-17-2006, 12:46 PM

Dznyjenn

02-21-2006, 03:13 PM

Hello again! This thread sure is quiet! Everyone on this boat still on this boat? :confused3 :goodvibes

Is everybody ready for the 60 day countdown? :Pinkbounc :banana: :woohoo: :cheer2: :cool1: I've become completely obsessed with this cruise, and spend most of my time perusing the boards for cool info!

One thing that's hanging me up is the shore excursions, and my inability to make a decision...I'm so excited about everything on the ship, and such a micro-planner..that I can't commit to anything (excursions, flounder's reef, etc..) for fear that when I see that day's navigator..I'll be missing something that I truly want to do..or the kiddos would find fun! :scared1: :headache: My husband is about to disown me! :duck:

Looking forward to more chats and exchanges here! Still hoping to find some kids for my DD 11 and DS 13 to meet, and maybe chat with before hand!

Queen2

02-21-2006, 11:17 PM

this link sure is quiet. . Are you in the main seating. We are. My count down must be wrong I thought mine said 58 days :confused3

fantasia

02-22-2006, 04:35 AM

Hi, my count-down said 59days! because I set this at Japan time.
So in the US, it'll be 60 days. :thumbsup2

We also choose main seating dinner! :yay:
Last visit in DCL, I met the people who got to know in this thread.
Is there a plan gathering together during this April 22 DCL ?

Mharring33

02-22-2006, 05:54 AM

Hi Everyone, I'm counting down also. I have it on my screensaver at work just to remind me that paradise is coming soon.

I was making myself nuts a month ago about excursions also. What I ended up doing is booking our activities on Castaway Cay and 1 excursion on Grand Cayman. We may end up cancelling the excrusion on Grand Cayman. We're going to do our own thing on Key West and Cozumel(or Costa Maya if the port changes).

I'm an obsessed planner as well. But my husband asked me to be flexible so I'm trying to chill and wait and see what happens. It's hard. But that's what my family wants.

My DD is also 11(2 months shy of 12). She is really looking forward to checking out all the activities on board.

Is anyone staying at WDW the night before?

Keep posting everyone. Only 59 days as of today.

fantasia

02-23-2006, 09:53 AM

Hi Mharring33 !!
We'll stay at Saratoga Springs before our DCL. :wizard:
Does your family have a plan staying at WDW the night before? pixiedust:

Dznyjenn

02-23-2006, 05:21 PM

We are now a group of 10, instead of 7...my friend Gina and her two boys are joining us! :woohoo: :cheer2: :banana: :Pinkbounc I'll let her introduce herself later.

Since my family of 6 is local in Orlando, we (and my mother) will not be staying in a hotel. I think we are going to pool our money and get a towncar or limo to take us roundtrip. Luggage for 7 plus the actual 7 people (2 with car seats) plus a stroller will NOT fit in our minivan. :eek:

My friend may or may not stay at WDW the night before..depends on what flights she gets.

What say you, Eeyoregon? Any pre-trip plans? hee heeh! :rotfl2:

Queen2

02-23-2006, 09:53 PM

We are staying at POFQ. We have a 12:15 pick-up for the shuttle. I wish we had an earlier pick-up

fantasia

02-24-2006, 04:07 AM

Hi Queen 2 !
How do you know your pick up time ? From your TA ?
Maybe we'll use the same shuttle. :banana:

Last summer when we stayed at POFQ, the shuttle stopped at
POFQ&River,Old keywest and Saratoga.

When we used a shuttle for the first time, we couldn't do the choice of time at all.
As you say, I wish we can ride a little earlier shuttle ! :Pinkbounc
If so, we'll enjoy our cruise !!!

Mharring33

02-24-2006, 06:01 AM

Hi Mharring33 !!
We'll stay at Saratoga Springs before our DCL. :wizard:
Does your family have a plan staying at WDW the night before? pixiedust:

We'll be at the Carribean Beach. I'm wondering if any of you have called your resorts and asked this question. I called the DCL and asked them if we checked in there would that count as our check in at the Port even if we were only staying 1 night. They said yes. However, from everything I've read on the boards and in my Passporter, that statement doesn't seem true. Has anyone else asked this question to DCL and gotten a different answer?

I guess it doesn't matter. Whatever we have to do, we have to do. I'm just one of those people who likes to know as much as possible in advance. Did you all notice you can do you check in paperwork online at DCL.com?

Talk to you all soon.

Queen2

02-26-2006, 08:18 PM

[QUOTE=fantasia][FONT=Verdana]Hi Queen 2 !
How do you know your pick up time ? From your TA ?
Maybe we'll use the same shuttle. :banana:

Last summer when we stayed at POFQ, the shuttle stopped at
POFQ&River,Old keywest and Saratoga.
I called DCL, but if you want a different answer call fifteen minutes later & you will gwt another anwser. If we have to stop at all those places, will we back it time for lunch? :confused3

I have heard some people go back to the airport to get earlier times. It would be my luck thet would turn us away :scared:

Mharring33

02-27-2006, 06:09 AM

Thanks so much for the welcome!

My dd would LOVE to meet others..she's a very excitable, gregarious kid...currently LOVES Neopets, Pokemon, reading, etc. Maybe they'll find some common ground!

Not sure how to match rotations...I know that because my hubby and I are cast members, we kind of have to take what we get. :rolleyes: We're just happy and thrilled to be here. It will be my DH and DS birthdays just prior to the cruise, so we'll be celebrating on board :cheer2:

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Hey There Dznyjenn,

my DD(11) enjoys listening to music, dancing and theatre. She's quite excited about seeing a show each night of our cruise.

I'm curious. What type of work do you do at WDW? My family has fanatized about moving to Orlando and working for Disney. My husband in particular. He is a music teacher and would love to one of the "Voices of Liberty" in Epcot. That is one of our favorite things at Epcot.

fantasia

02-27-2006, 06:56 AM

Hi Mharring33 !!

Thanks your great information. I didn't notice the online check-in. :worship:
After this, I'll go to the DCL site and see My Cruise Reservation Details. :sunny:

Oh,the case is different. Did you know the Castaway member check-in service ?
If people have the Castaway member-ID(means DCL repeater),they can do check-in at an exclusive counter.
But we were not able to use this system concerning a Japanese not an US citizen.

Therefore I think there is no correct answer. :scratchin
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Hi Queen2 !!

Really ??? Yes,I think it's a good idea to go to the airport to arrive earlier. :moped:

But I only made two reservation of ground transfers. (WDW to port, port to WDW).
Can we use the Magical Express ? Anyway we'll use the standard transportation system.
After we checked-in DCL, we'll enjoy our lunch time !!
Thanks your additional information !! :banana:

Dznyjenn

02-27-2006, 10:35 PM

Mharring..definitely sounds like our daughters could get along! My Bethanie also loves music, performing, etc...is in chorus. She has no fear about performing, even when it's not in her best interest! :eek:

Currently at WDW, I work in the administrative offices. I'm hoping to get back out into the parks and/or resorts soon, in a promotion capacity. I really miss the direct Guest contact! :grouphug:

Dznyjenn

03-11-2006, 07:06 PM

Everybody still cruising?? MY, we're a quiet group!!! LET'S MAKE SOME NOISE!!!!! :cheer2: :banana: :Pinkbounc :cool1: :woohoo: :wave: :yay: :wave2: :bounce: :crazy:

I'd love to see an updated roll call! Here's my family/friends (group of 10!)

Bill (DH)
Me (Jennifer)
Alex 14
Beth 11
Casadie 2 (one month shy of 3)
Delanie (will be 13 weeks)
Barbara (Grandmother)

Gina (Best friend!)
DS 13
DS 10
(will let her reveal names if she feels like it!)

Casadie is working hard on finalizing potty training with no accidents...two steps forward, one step back! We're hoping she can join the 3-5's in the Oceaneer's Club!

See you all in about 42 days!

Queen2

03-11-2006, 07:56 PM

Dznyjenn
we are still going, yes this is a quiet thread. Don't know about my soon to be 10(f I let her :rolleyes:& it won't be an April fool joke )year old Dgoodd. She is with this week-end & she has plucked my last nerve. told her if she didn't stop I wasn't going to take her on the cruise. :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc.

I think we gave cast list but will do it again :banana: :cheer2: :banana: :cheer2: :banana: :cheer2:
Rich(DH) :donald: Sharon(Me) :tink: Ricky(DS):goofy:
Sharon Samantha(Dgodd) 10 princess: Birthday April 1st
Bobby(Dgs) 8 pirate: Birthday April 21st Robert (Ds) :mickeyjum January(Dil)::MinnieMo

We are going to celebrate both childrens bdy on the ship. I wanted to do a cruise in between both bdys,but it had us coming back on April 15th. That is considered Easter week, which meant more$$$

We are on deck 8 family veranda. Other DS & DIL are on deck 6 inside.

Someone made door sign for, asked to to keep it :ssst:.
Julie&nicks mom has helped me for the bdys signs. Now I'm going to get in trouble lots others have helped ,so many Disers I can't remember all of them. :confused3 :confused3 . I have losts of disers help me with door signs, fonts, glitter makers, ticketfactory. Someone is going to help with the pillow cases. I will name that person later. Everyone has been a great help on the forum. I have bits of help from everyone. Lots of magical pixiedust pixiedust: on this forum. Many thank-yous to everyone, I have been inspiried(Sp) by everyone. :thumbsup2 :wizard: :love: :grouphug:

Need a PC ask Vereanda man, Great job

Oh we have early seating, how about you.

Yes I'm counting. The count is off one day cause we are coming in a day early. Staying at POFQ.

Come on April 22, cruisers join in, so we can do the meet thing everyone talks about

Queen2

03-11-2006, 08:03 PM

Dznyjenn
Delanie, just makes the age limit. Babies have to be 12 weeks don't they. WOW :cheer2: you sure counted right. :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Dznyjenn

03-11-2006, 08:13 PM

Yes Queen..we counted right! :lmao:

Actually, this cruise was only booked about a month ago for us...we were going to go on April 8..and then we realized Delanie wouldn't be old enough, so we pushed it back to the 15th..and then my DH couldn't get that week off. (We work in the hospitality industry, and that was too close to Easter crowds!)...so, we pushed it back another week, and here we are!

We're also celebrating b-days on the ship...DH and DS Alex. Really looking forward to it!

eeyoregon

03-12-2006, 06:55 PM

:sunny: Count us in! Single mom (35) and DS's ages 10 and 13 are sailing on our FIRST Disney Cruise, along with you fine folks!! :cheer2:

We just booked about 2 weeks ago so I still in shock!

:banana: YIPPEEEEEEEEEEE :banana:

Gina, Hayden and Jensen

eeyoregon

03-12-2006, 07:03 PM

P.S. We are the "3" that make Dzynjenn's party a whopping 10!!!!!!!!!!!! YAHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! :goodvibes

See ya' all on board in 41 days :Pinkbounc

Queen2

03-12-2006, 07:37 PM

welome to the boards. Happy planning. :banana: :cheer2:

Mharring33

03-12-2006, 07:43 PM

We're still on board. My days are spent dreaming of warm tropical breezes. I just cannot wait 5 more weeks.

Anyone have a feeling one way or another if we're going to Cozumel or Costa Maya? Personally, I'm hoping for Costa Maya. What does everyone else think?

If you haven't already heard, The Travel Channel will be airing it's show on the Disney Magic this week. I belive it is Tuesday night at 10pm.

thefreemans

03-13-2006, 11:01 AM

A huge group of us our going on the 4/22 cruise to celebrate my husband and my 10th anniversary. Normally we do a walk for the national multiple sclerosis society on that weekend. We have decided to do the walk anyway on the ship. ON Monday @ 11am we will all be meeting to walk around the ship on deck 4 to honor our tradition. For those of you who may be interested in walking with us please let me know. There is a website with the MS society where you can officially sign up and make your donations directly or you can raise money on your own and give it to me on the ship. I can assure you that this is a great cause and 100 % of the money will get to the society. you will need to go to the national ms society website to sign up. i cant post the url

we are team Horizon our participation site is New Jersey, sandy hook
our code # is NJMWHORC01

thefreemans

03-16-2006, 03:40 PM

I was hoping to hear back from some people by now. I feel like I scared everyone away.

Countdown 35 days !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! waaahhhoooo!!!!!!!!!!

KrisannB

03-17-2006, 03:40 PM

I am so excited! We just booked our cruise for April 22! This is our first cruise and will be fun - my husband is overseas with his job in a hostile enviroment and he will be home for 11 days and we are splurging and going on the cruise for most of it so he can relax without hearing bombs and military stuff all the time!

We have 2 children - Aaron will be 9 (he turns 9 on April 21st!) and a daughter Ashlyn who is 11.

We have a category 11 room on deck 6 and we are doing the Romance Package!

I am sooooooo excited!

Krisann

Queen2

03-17-2006, 04:20 PM

Welcome to DIS boards. These boards are great. Hope to meet you on the cruise. Aaron & Bobby have the same birthday

Thank-you to your Husband :thumbsup2 & may God Bless your family.

KrisannB

03-17-2006, 06:10 PM

Hello - my children, Ashlyn age 11 and Aaron age 8 (will be 9 day before cruise) would like to know if any of the other kids their age would like to become Pen Pals and write to each other before the cruise? Even if it is via email. email me privately and I will email you our snail mail address. She is really excited about meeting some "new" friends who will be on the cruise.

Did I mention I am really excited about this cruise???!!!!

Krsiann

KrisannB

03-17-2006, 06:30 PM

Thanks for the welcome!

I saw someone mention about the "gifts" and I went and ordered some cool totebags filled with gifts - candy, snacks, Dr. Pepper (their favorite - not sure if it is served on the cruise), water bottles w/holders, binoculars, glow sticks AND they will have beach towels in them IF they can come up with a Pluto one. My son's favorite character - my daughters is Tinkerbell - so her bag and stuff is tink orinated!

I will then have them tied together with Happy Birthday Baloons! Her birthday was the first part of March so this is for both of them!

I am really excited about this surprise for them!

Krisann

Dznyjenn

03-17-2006, 08:44 PM

krisannB!

I'm PM'ing you with my children's email addresses! My DD is 11, and would love to meet someone! Her interests right now are Neopets, Pokemon, and the Sims! My DS is 13, but because he and his sister are just about best friends, and because he's slightly special needs, he tends to hang with kids a couple of years younger than him. He loves Star Wars, Bionicle, Science (Chemistry) and anything Spy related. He's also an accomplished Boy Scout. Here's hoping they'll find some common ground! :thumbsup2

I'd love to make some new friends too! I'm 34, mother of 4...into Scrapbooking, and so in love with the mouse, I had to move to Orlando to get my fix! Looking forward to chatting with you! :earsgirl:

Jennifer

KrisannB

03-20-2006, 01:49 PM

I went to the PO this weekend and got an idea for something for the kids. The PO had mailing envelopes with Disney theme on them.

I think I am going to buy one for each child and mail them together in a package along with things like floats for the beach, sand toys, etc. - I will then have them "delivered" to the kids during the cruise. I might just mail them there - but they will already have their gift totes waiting on them - I think it would be more fun for them to get gifts during the week in anticipation of things to come the next day (like the floats and toys for the beach at CC)

I am going to put my thinking cap on to make this be magical for them.

And I am trying to come up with things to do for my hubby since he has not seen us for over 2 months!

Krisann

KrisannB

03-22-2006, 09:58 AM

Hey is there anyway to get another Roll Call of who is going on this cruise? I am really excited (first cruise) and it is cool "meeting" others who will be on the cruise! I love meeting new people!

Krisann

1st Cruise - April 22
Me, DH, DD (11) DS (will turn 9 day before cruise)

thefreemans

03-22-2006, 12:52 PM

Mr508MA

03-22-2006, 02:51 PM

Just a heads up if you give blood on a regular basis

from Red Cross site
Travel Outside of U.S., Immigration
Wait 12 months after travel in an area where malaria is found. Wait 3 years after living in a country where malaria is found.

We got back from the 2/25-3/4 western that visited Costa Maya.
And my brother-in-law went to give blood & was told Costa Maya is on that list. [Cozumel wasn't]
My sister does platlets [spelling?] and she can't donate for a year either.

They say Malaria can be transfered just being in the warm water...

If you donate regular, I wouldn't get off in that port.

Queen2

03-22-2006, 04:56 PM

We are going
Nancy :bride:
Hank :groom:
Hailey5
Riley 3
Kelsey 8months :rotfl:
and 33 of our dear friends and family
we are celebrating our 10 year anniversary renewing our vows on castaway cay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1:

Welcome to this thread. I have seen your name on other threads. I only remembered the b/c I have a friend & his first name it Freeman.

Hope to see you on board

Congrulations on your anniversary. :banana: :cheer2: :banana: :cheer2:

Mharring33

03-22-2006, 07:10 PM

We're going. 4 weeks and 1 day until we fly out of this freezing cold state of New Hampshire. I can't wait!!!!!!!

Queen2

03-22-2006, 10:08 PM

does 29 days sound better :rotfl:

My son was supposed to NH last month. Special Olympics alpine skiing, NHSO had to cancel b/c there was no snow. :sunny:

Hope to see you on the ship real soon :)

Mharring33

03-23-2006, 05:55 AM

Hi Queen2, That's true NH doesn't have any snow and January and February were quite warm for us. March has been quite cold some days well below average. It's too bad that the Special Olympics had to be cancelled. It is a great event.

See you in 4 weeks.

Queen2

03-23-2006, 08:16 AM

Mharring33 ,
The week before western Maryland had there winter games we were invited there. So at least our athletes had the chance to ski. We have been invited back to NH next year. hope they have snow. Heard Watervalley is a great place. :thumbsup2

Dznyjenn

03-25-2006, 12:27 PM

We're still on the boat!

Me-34
DH Bill 41
:cloud9: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :yay: :bounce:
DS-Alex 14
DD-Beth 11
DD-Casadie 2
DD-Delanie 13 weeks

DM-Barbara (won't tell, 'cuz she'd kill me!)

Can't wait..can't wait...can't wait!!! Just need to finish getting pirate gear, and a few odds and ends! Yippee!!! :Pinkbounc :banana: :cool1: :thumbsup2 :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cool1: :thumbsup2

CarrieD

03-25-2006, 07:35 PM

Hi, I'm so glad I found you guys. We booked our cruise last month and I can't stop thinking about it. My husband and I are taking our 2 boys, ages 3 and 5. They are looking forward to it! I'm still trying to learn about this forum, so forgive me if I'm confused about icons and symbols. Talk to you soon!

eeyoregon

03-26-2006, 01:25 AM

:Pinkbounc Packed and ready for our first Disney cruise :Pinkbounc

Me (Gina-35)
DS Hayden 13
DS Jensen 10

We are flying in from Salem, Oregon and are cruising with Dznyjenn and family to make 10!!!

I have reached the spontaneous YIPPEE outburst point - no control over when it happens...just happens :banana: My poor co-workers :teeth:

fantasia

03-26-2006, 10:29 AM

Hi all !! :yay:

We're still in the same ship.
Don't forget counting us!! :banana:
We live in Tokyo-Japan.

We'll start our Disney Vacation from on April 11.

DH (Daichi: 29) :smickey:
Me (Yumi: 29) :tink:

I can't wait the day !!!
I'm looking forward to meeting all of you in this thread. :thumbsup2

Mharring33

03-26-2006, 05:42 PM

My DD and I are flying down early on April 21st. We are staying at the CBR the night before we cruise. DH unfortunately has to teach at school that day but will meet up with us late in the evening. DD and I have tossed around different ideas on what to do with ourselves that day, 1. spa at the Floridian 2. Magic Kingdom 3. Downtown Disney 4. just lounge by the pool at day. We are torn because we have so many choices and so little time.

I'm soliciting opinions from my fellow sailmates. What would you do for the day with your DD(11)?

wdwturkeyleg

03-26-2006, 07:04 PM

My first post here. I'll be going as well.

My name is Brent and I'm 25 and I'll be cruising solo.

KrisannB

03-26-2006, 07:23 PM

I wish we were coming down a day early because I want to go to the Water Park!

I was watching it on the Travel Channel today - trying to figure out how we could squeeze it into the day we get back since our flight doesn't leave until 4 something! It would not add to our costs as we still have entrances on our Park Hopper Tickets from last year.

fantasia

03-26-2006, 08:03 PM

Hello Mharring33 !!
How about going to Epcot ?
It's the first day of the Flower and Garden Festival in Epcot.
You can see many Disney character topiaries and 50 Hidden Mickey in the garden. :hippie:
We'll also go there that day to purchase "The Art of Disney" stamps produced by the U.S. Postal Service.

On April 21st:: Extra Magic Hours
morning- MGM /// evening- Magic Kingdom and Epcot

So you can enjoy the MK until 12am. :wizard:

eeyoregon

03-26-2006, 11:00 PM

Mharring33

What time do you get into Orlando on Friday? I believe the water parks are open until 5 or 6 PM. Not trying to add more confusion to your decision, but if there is any way that you can squeeze in Blizzard Beach on Friday you will love it!! My two DS's and I visit Blizzard Beach every time we are there and it is honestly our favorite day of each visit. :jumping1:

See you in 25 days!!! :cool1:

CarrieD

03-27-2006, 09:33 PM

Mharring33

03-31-2006, 07:05 PM

Only 22 more days until we sail. Is everyone excited yet?!!!!! :yay:

Queen2

03-31-2006, 07:54 PM

this time in three weeks we will be at DTD :banana: :cheer2: :banana: :cheer2: I'm ready to do the DOC dance :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

eeyoregon

04-01-2006, 12:03 AM

Hmm...excited? NO. More like ECSTATIC!!!!!! :Pinkbounc At this time in 3 weeks we will be on Florida turf :cool1:

I'm almost completely packed, which is normally a "night before" thing for me. But with sooo much to pack for the 3 of us for 10 nights away from home, I got a jump start on it.

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy........................... :banana:

And let me just tell you how extremely artistically (computer too) challenged I am, but I managed to hand craft a magnetic door sign. I'm sure it will look sad in comparison to the ones made by experienced and talented DIS'ers but I'm still proud of mine! :teeth: If I knew which cabin we were in I would post the # so you could all stroll by and admire my sign :rotfl2:

See you all soon, real soon!!!

Gina

Queen2

04-01-2006, 04:15 PM

DH, DS & DGODD are packed. My DH gave me orders to be packed before midnight before we leave :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao: . The shuttle well be picking us up at 7:00am & I'll still be putting clothes in the suitcase :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Oh, received my Disney Express tickets& luggage tags today the is half a dance :dancer: :dancer:

Dznyjenn

04-01-2006, 04:23 PM

Excitement is building! I can't believe it's coming so fast! Are we organizing a way to identify each other, or a formal meet-up?

ajoneen

04-02-2006, 12:33 AM

:firefight What is this about changing ports? Maybe no Cozumel? I donate platlets and dont want to have to give it up for a year if I get off the ship. What a bummer.
What is the passporter? What are the gift bags some of you are getting for kids? Where are they be ordered?
I tried to make res. for Palo (online) and was told there were none left. Whats up with that?
Thanks!! :)

Queen2

04-02-2006, 04:39 AM

Excitement is building! I can't believe it's coming so fast! Are we organizing a way to identify each other, or a formal meet-up?

It would be nice if you organized it ;) that would be nice

eeyoregon

04-02-2006, 06:51 PM

Just look for the super glow-in-the-dark white legs and you have found Eeeyoregon!! Lord help me, I tried sunless tan stuff and it didn't go so well :rotfl2:

I can tell it's getting closer because I have started having vivid dreams about the cruise(ones that I actually remember when I wake up).

The one I had last night might border on nightmare...dreamt we got to the airport and our luggage weighed too much so we started discarding bags left and right. When we got to the port, I realized I had "thrown" out the bag with the custody decree stating that I have sold custody of my boys. They wouldn't let us on the ship............... :sad2:

Mharring33

04-02-2006, 06:55 PM

I'm with you on the white legs. I'm actually considering 3-4 tanning sessions. I'm going to check out the prices for it this week.

What would be a good way for us to know who is a DIS Board member when we get on board in 3 weeks? Any suggestions?

Queen2

04-02-2006, 08:02 PM

I think it has something to do wearing or of lime green, on you or backpacks,ect :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

eeyoregon

04-04-2006, 12:42 AM

:cool1: Ok, it's SUPER REAL NOW! We officially have a stateroom :banana:
Yep, room #2082 will be our home for 7 nights. And we get a porthole window :Pinkbounc

See you in 18 days :wave2:

Gina
Hayden
Jensen

Mharring33

04-04-2006, 05:53 AM

I have a lime green lanyard for my ID's. I'll be wearing it.

Anyone else?

eeyoregon

04-05-2006, 12:53 AM

Could this Cruise Meets post possibly be the most quiet one in DIS history? :rotfl2:

What I'm curious about is if our fellow cruisers just don't know about the DIS boards and our cruise is actually jam packed with guests OR is our post soooo quiet because there really are only 100 of us sailing? :lmao:

Getting my hair cut tomorrow in preparation for heat, humidity and a lot of time in the water. April 21st just can't get here soon enough. Are we there yet?

Let me hear some YEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA'S!!! :banana: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :cool1:

See you in 17 days :wave2:

Mharring33

04-05-2006, 05:55 AM

YEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so ready. If my DH would let me, we'd be packed by now. The problem is I keep shopping for clothes and jewelry. If April 21st doesn't get here fast I won't have any money left to spend on the ship.

I have a hair appointment next week and a pedicure appointment the week after.

DD and I finally decided to do Magic Kingdom on April 21st. We wanted to do so much in 1 day we had to put all of our choices in a hat and pull one out. Magic Kingom won.

Come on everyone, let's do the Happy Dance!!!!

Queen2

04-05-2006, 03:05 PM

I was out shopping today & saw a nice beach bag for 5.00 at the 5 below store. They didn't have much to choose from blue, blue with strawberries, & orange. I picked blue.

Well I walked to the end of the shopping center for a stroll. When I was walking back 10 minutes later the man was putting Lime Green bags out. Ask me how fast I exchanged the bag.

Oh I was just so excited I had to come post right away. :banana: :cheer2: :banana: :cheer2:

TA called today doccame in yesterday, we may have them Friday :yay: :dancer: :rockband: party:

Dznyjenn

04-05-2006, 06:29 PM

It would be nice if you organized it ;) that would be nice

:lmao: ;) Although I would love to organize a party (who wouldn't???? :confused3 )...my work is moving into overdrive. I was off for two months for maternity leave, and am still catching up, while trying for a promotion! :cool1:

Don't get me wrong, I'll happily show up and party hard...but before then, I'll be lucky if I remember to pack my undies..you know?? :thumbsup2

Queen2

04-05-2006, 08:36 PM

Hope I remembered mine :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:
how is the new baby doing

Dznyjenn

04-05-2006, 09:25 PM

She's doing great, thanks for asking! We're completely in love, of course! :love: She'll be a grown-up 13 weeks when we sail, so look for the lil' bitty one in either a sling on Mom, or in her stroller/car-seat combo..and you'll have found me!

Probably won't be wearing any lime-green mickeys...as they'll get in her way when I'm holding her on my chest. :rolleyes:

Looking forward to meeting everyone! Two of our cabins are doing the document dance! :banana: :cool1: Miss Eeyoregon is probably still waiting for hers, even though she's on our reservation. Am I right miss Eeyoregon??? :Pinkbounc :wave2:

Queen2

04-06-2006, 07:33 AM

put lime green curling ribbon on her stroller :thumbsup2

eeyoregon

04-06-2006, 10:59 PM

DOCUMENTS ARRIVED TODAY!!!!!!!! :banana: :Pinkbounc :cool1: :yay:

Pinch me :woohoo:

Double YEEEEEHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Dznyjenn

04-07-2006, 07:10 AM

Lime green ribbon on her stroller ain't a half bad idea Queen2!!! :thumbsup2

Eeyoregon: Document dance away! I LOVED getting the luggage tags..and laughed when I realized they were lime green! :teeth:

15...count 'em...FIFTEEN DAYS Girls!!!!!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cool1: :yay:

Queen2

04-07-2006, 04:32 PM

no doc's today :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

fantasia

04-07-2006, 09:32 PM

Me too !! :confused3
We'll start our vacation within 3 days !!
Our TA will send our doc's to WDW hotel.
Hope to recieve soooooooooon !!! :furious:

Mharring33

04-07-2006, 09:47 PM

Received docs today. I'm very confused. I posted an SOS on the DIS board.

KrisannB

04-07-2006, 09:49 PM

No documents here either! Our TA has been out all week - hopefully I will get them Monday!

Queen2

04-07-2006, 10:30 PM

Mharring33
e-mail me smreusch@aol.com
Tried to PM you

eeyoregon

04-07-2006, 11:26 PM

Well, at this exact time in 2 weeks, we should be at our hotel in Cocoa Beach, trying to fall asleep :rotfl2: Yah, like I'm gonna be able to sleep :rotfl:

I seem to be fighting a stomach bug right now - better now than in 2 weeks but still could use some pixie dust :guilty:

I will try to find something that is lime green to attach to my self. I will have my metal eeyore cast lanyard around my neck 90% of the time and a daffy grin on my face 100% of the time :lmao: If you come to deck 2 to do laundry, swing by #2082 and check out my attempt at a homemade door sign.

See ya' all in 2 weeks!!! :wave2:

Queen2

04-08-2006, 08:59 AM

eeyoregon,
You make me laugh :rotfl2:
most of the time I'll be carring my lime green beach bag :thumbsup2
see Ya Real Soon

Queen2

04-08-2006, 06:47 PM

Received doc's today. doing the DOC dance :banana: :cheer2: :dancer: :rockband: That makes it more offical.

eeyoregon

04-09-2006, 12:54 AM

If I get any more excited I'm afraid I will pop a kidney :lmao:

2 weeks from tonight, we will be on our first night at sea (hoping that little patch behind the ear really works!!!) :thumbsup2

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy...I'm going on a Disney Cruise!!!! :Pinkbounc

I worked some magic and ended up with a 3 day weekend off over Easter weekend so I plan on finishing the packing, zipping them suckers shut and beginning the single digit countdown :cool1:

:cheer2: Gina 35
:wizard: Hayden 13
pirate: Jensen 10

Good bye Oregon, hello DISNEY MAGIC!!!!!!

eeyoregon

04-12-2006, 12:45 AM

Yoo hoo!!! Where is everyone??? Do we have a pulse??? :rotfl2:

We are soooooooo close to single digits - can I hear some noise? See some dancing?

:Pinkbounc :banana: :bounce: :cheer2: :cool1:

Queen2

04-12-2006, 11:26 AM

I think we are in the single digits.Oops we leave the 21st. I started packing yesterday. Trying to only take one suitcase :rotfl2: . I always over pack :rolleyes:

Have my lime green to wear :thumbsup2

We are going to take over the Magic :banana: :banana: :cheer2:

ajoneen

04-12-2006, 09:51 PM

:firefight Im leaving in the morning to go to Florida for business, back on the 21st. Than catch a flight on the 22nd with the group for the cruise. Dope that I am I should have stayed down there and met the group at the port. DH could bring the other suitcase. Owell. All is good- Im going cruising with Mickey!!!
So we're wearing lime green. Sounds good. Gives me an excuse to go shopping!
Safe trsaveling to all!! :rotfl:

thefreemans

04-13-2006, 09:01 PM

Hey everyone I cannot believe the cruise is next week!!!!!!!!! iam soo ready i coud scream!!!! :woohoo:
I wanted to reply to Carrie about the ms walk. we are walking on monday at 11 am we will be meeting on deck 4? that is where the walking track is right?? midship.
You can go to the ms site and register as an epledge or you can collect money and get it to us on the ship.
the web site is `nationalmssociety.org/njm`
our team is horizon family
there is a fairly large group of us so you will recognize us. if you just want to walk for the sake of walking and not raise any money then you can do that too the more the merrier.
hope to see more of you out there with us. :yay:

eeyoregon

04-14-2006, 09:02 PM

This time next week we should be landing at MCO!! :cool1:

I am soooooooooooooooo ready!!! Are we there yet? :banana:

I still can not come up with anything lime green in color. I found light jackets, beach bags, purses, etc. all in lime green but I already have perfectly good ones in other colors - can't justify buying new!!

I might swing by Home Depot tomorrow, get a lime greed Mickey paint chip and tuck it in the clear pouch on my Eeyore lanyard so you can see it :thumbsup2

See you soon!!! :wave2:

KrisannB

04-14-2006, 10:01 PM

Ok here is what Lime green I will have: on my "tote around the ship bag" will be a lime green luggage tag and a lime green jelly little hand sanitizer holder both of which I found at Target!

I am so excited about the cruise and cannot wait to meet everyone!

Do we have an "official" meet up time as I have read others have done?

eeyoregon

04-15-2006, 08:21 PM

Lime Green Update:

I went to Home Depot today and snagged some lime green Mickey Paint Chips to stick in my see through lanyard pouch.

Dznyjenn kindly purchased lime green "Live Strong" bracelets, which I will wear too. :thumbsup2

So, are we officially meeting on board? What about during the Sail Away Party? This is my 1st Disney Cruise so I don't know where a good spot to meet would be?? :confused3

Would love to meet all of you!

This time next week we will be at sea, cruising towards Key West!!! :woohoo:

Dznyjenn

04-15-2006, 08:38 PM

What about this: Sailaway Party, Port side. Deck 10. Mid-ship, overlooking the Goofy pool. This way,we'll get a view of the activities, but be up and out of the crowds a bit.

Watch for me...rosie o' donnell lookalike with 4 kids...shouldn't be too hard.... :rotfl2: As eeyoregon said, she and I will be wearing lime green bracelets, but i didn't get any for my family...just us two gals!

7 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

KrisannB

04-15-2006, 10:31 PM

sounds good to me - we will be there! Will print the info on where to meet out an put it with my "important papers" or I will never figure out where to go!

Queen2

04-15-2006, 11:23 PM

sounds good to me.

I might have my CROWN on :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl:

It is not lime green.

Portside deck 10 sailaway party :dancer: :rockband: party: :welcome:

eeyoregon

04-15-2006, 11:47 PM

Queen2 :

You are such a hoot! I love the crown - way to get in the spirit!! :thumbsup2

Deck 10 at the Sail Away party it is! See you there!

Look for my green bracelet...no look for the middle aged woman, bawling like a baby while grinning ear to ear...gonna be sooooo swept up by it all I'm sure!

Mharring33

04-16-2006, 06:22 AM

Without even thinking I purchased a lime green lanyard for my ID's, a lime green carry one and a lime green string sack. I must secretly love that color because I also have a lime green top and matching earings for one of the casual evenings.

I'm about 90% packed and 100% ready to go. Work is going to be very tough this week.

Looking forward to meeting all of you on Deck 10 in 7 short days.

KrisannB

04-16-2006, 09:25 AM

Mharring33 - I see you have a DD age 11 going - I do too! I have a intro I can send you from her to your DD - my DD is so looking forward to meeting new friends. You can send me a private message with how I can can email it to you if you want. She has already sent it to the other girls here on the DIS group who will be on the cruise.

eeyoregon

04-16-2006, 12:30 PM

KrisannB

Will Aaron be going to the kids progams? My son, Jensen, is 10 - maybe they will hit it off.

Sound like 11 year old girls is the magic combo - Dzynjenn has and 11 year old daugther too!

These past few days I have been doing the shore excursion shuffle! Wish I could make up my mind! And now my boys want to parasail. We already have a lot planned at Castaway Cay so I'm thinking of reserving a parasailing adventure in Cozumel - cheaper than Disney too! They will ride tandem. Should be interesting - I will probably have a heart attack watching them!

Looking forward to our meet and greet on deck 10!!

Gina :wave2:

eeyoregon

04-19-2006, 12:31 AM

3 days until we fly out!!! I can not believe how fast these past few weeks have zoooomed by!!! :Pinkbounc

I am so very, very, very ready for this cruise and visit to WDW!! Are any of you visiting the parks post-cruise? We will squeeze in a park Saturday, after we get off the ship, all day (and I do mean ALL day as we will use early morning hours and late after hours in the designated parks!) on Sunday and maybe a quick couple of hours on Monday before our 6:00pm flight home. :sad1:

See you on Deck 10 during the sail away party! Wishing you and your families safe traveling. :wizard:

TTFN

Queen2

04-19-2006, 09:22 AM

two more wake -ups till we leave. :banana: :cheer2:

I'm still so unready, well I'm ready my clothes aren't :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Guess that would help if I took clothes. Maybe I can find a lime green sarone & just wear it every day :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao: . Now that is a MUST to see. :rotfl2:
I have less then 22 hours to pack, shuttle is picking us up at 7:30 AM. Minus my sleeping hours. Friday morning I will be running around like a chicken with his head cut off :lmao: .

See ya real soon, on deck 10 :sunny:

Mharring33

04-19-2006, 08:11 PM

We are about 95% ready. Our suitcases are getting pretty full though. We are pretty much packed. Tomorrow night will be for double checking, adding(or subtracting) misc. items. We really tried not to overpack, but it makes it hard when you have to wear 2 outfits each day. I hope we can fit everything plus leave room for a few extra items on the way home. We are not big shoppers so it shouldn't be a problem.

Is anyone else staying at the CBR Friday night?

See you all Saturday on Deck 10 at the party!!!! I can't belive it is almost here. 14 months of waiting and it's finally here.

Queen2

04-19-2006, 10:34 PM

well I didn't get all my stuff in one suitcase. :rolleyes: one big one & one small carry on, & one small case that folds up, it is about half full, it will be a check in. Tomorrow have to add the imporatant things, meds, camera, phone, & all battery chargers. If I don't have it by time I go to bed, to bad :rolleyes:

see ya sooner then we think :sunny:

PS POFQ

Dznyjenn

04-19-2006, 11:07 PM

I cant' believe you all are mostly packed! I have my two youngest packed..with the exception of diapers, formula, wipes, bottles, etc...all clothes and pirate costumes done...but as for the big kids and the parents..still need to do that. Probably will wrap up by 8pm on Friday night.

It may have something to do with my new job....lots of learning going on, and not able to sneak out early to get ready... :rolleyes1 I may end up forgetting everything and wear a swimsuit and a wrap to dinner every night!!! :wave2:

Whatever!!! I'm just excited to be on board!!! Yippeeeeeee!! See you all on Saturday! Deck 10, portside, mid-ship. Be there, or be square! (As square as you can be while on a CRUISE!!) :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

eeyoregon

04-20-2006, 12:34 AM

Well, I have been 98% packed for 3+ weeks now and have trying very hard to eliminate some of it as I'm really worried that Southwest Airlines is going to enforce the 50 lb max weight and I don't want to be charged extra for overweight bags!!! Problem is if I split it into 6 suitcases plus carryon bags, I'm not entirely sure who will carry/pull them as there is only 3 of us :confused3 :rotfl2:

And let me just tell you how badly I want to lug my body pillow cross country!!! Don't know how I will ever sleep for 10 nights away from home without it :sad2: Do you think if I packed the long pillow case, I could stuff the pillows on board inside and make my own??? Wouldn't be quite the same but better than nothing at all! :thumbsup2

Gotta run...bills to pay...clothes to wash...sleep...... :wave2:

KrisannB

04-20-2006, 01:15 AM

Well we are having a kink in our plans - we need prayers! my hubby is coming home from Iraq to go on this cruise and he is stuck in Kuwait right now! He was supposed to be home tomorrow but not sure when he will get here now - hopefully in time for the cruise - I would really miss him on the cruise :)

Hope to see you all on Saturday!

Mharring33

04-20-2006, 06:02 AM

Krisann, prayers are going out to you and your hubby right now. pixiedust: Here's a little pixiedust coming your way as well.

Sharon, 3 suitcases for your ENTIRE party? You're good. We have 3 suitcases, 1 garmet bag and carryons for each of us. I am going to try and eliminate some items tonight, but I still think we'll have that many bags. Hey they gave us 6 luggage tags so I figure we're still doing good.

Queen2

04-20-2006, 09:13 AM

Krisann,more prayers are going out to you and your hubby right now. You have been looking forward to this cruise for a few months. :grouphug:

no that is three pieces just for me :rolleyes: I wish it was only three for whole family. there is 5 check ins, & four small carry on :lmao:

I'm so ready. I think DGODD & I will be spending alot of unwanted time in the cabin. She has a ten year old ATTITUDE problem, & it needs to be adjusted :rolleyes: I told her if she didn't fix it I would fix itfor her.

Seen ya in two days WOW :thumbsup2 :banana: :cheer2:

eeyoregon

04-21-2006, 01:57 AM

Krisannb:

Please tell me you have good news??? I sent you a ton of pixie dust after reading your post and I said a prayer for you and your family. I even have my toes crossed! :goodvibes

I truly hope to see you on Saturday.

gina

Queen2

04-21-2006, 06:56 AM

Well we'll be leaving in twenty minutes.
KrisannB, Sure hope all goes well with you. :grouphug:

This is it, turning computer off

See ya real soon deck 10 :banana: :cheer2:

KrisannB

04-21-2006, 08:39 AM

Ok he is on a flight right now and hopefully will get into Memphis at 2 pm today - but till I see him I will not belive it. So we are not in the clear yet. He should get to Chicago around 10:30 this morning - and once he is in the states I can rest a little easier! I pray no storms or anything like that. It has been a major mess getting him here - looking forward to meeting everyone!

Verandah Man

04-22-2006, 05:23 PM

Have a MAGICal week all you 4-22-06 cruisers!!! :thumbsup2

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/42206.jpg

Queen2

04-29-2006, 10:48 PM

Had A magical cruise. Will post tomorrow, just got home around 9:30, had to delete 250 e-mails, where I told people to hold all e-mails till I was home.

I bought lots of pictures ;) . I have to recheck my bill seems way to high for me :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Mharring33

04-30-2006, 09:37 AM

Major vacation blues today.

Okay I have to admit, I cried as I exited the ship and pretty much all the way to the airport. Disney just isn't nice when they blast the music as you're leaving and the darn bus driver played Disney music all the way to the airport and showed a good bye Disney Cruise Line video.

Needless to say we had a great trip. The last minute upgrade to a cat 5 put the icing on the cake. We had awsome servers Louis and Beethoven, and our room attendant Maurice as so sweet. But, the best connection we made was with Pikey and Travis. They were so entertaining and funny. AND, they really made Amanda feel special with the attention they gave her. Especially Pikey. She was able to call Bingo with him at the pool and he presented her with a certificate at one of the regular Bingo's. She's pretty much made up her mind that she wants to work for Disney after college. I think that would be a great experience for her. Does anyone know if we can e-mail the cruise staff? I would love to send them a thank you with a picture of them and Amanda.

How many of you connected over the cruise? We met Kerri Ann and her family. I'm so glad that your husband made it. That must have the been the ultimate in your magical moments last week.

We made some great memories. And are looking forward to another cruise. We did book a future cruise so we could get the discount, but probably won't be able to do it until 2008.

Please share your trip experiences. I would love to hear everyone's stories.

Well, I guess it's time to unpack and go grocery shopping.

Talk to you all soon.

Mitch

Dznyjenn

04-30-2006, 09:50 AM

I know I speak for my family and eeyoregon also when I say it was a wonderful week! Our two year old may have been a touch young, as we spent quite a bit of time in the cabin during/after tantrums, but even she said "Don't want it!" when it was time to go home! :guilty:

I am planning on writing up a detailed trip report, but unfortunately, it's back to work for me today! I'm throwing in some laundry and heading out, while the rest of my family sleeps off the "motion of the ocean" today. I swear, my house is still rocking...any of you still have that feeling?

Does anyone know if KrisannB and her hubby made it? I never saw them on the boat, and I looked around a lot for a military guy, especially on formal night! :confused3

Queen2

04-30-2006, 11:10 AM

I saw on another post where hubby made it home. I was in the elavator on formal night, in comes this handsome man(&pretty wife) in full military dress blues. I thanked him for serving our country. I never thought to ask if was KrisannB & family. We were in the glass elavator which is smaller, I don't remember if there were children or not. KrisannB let me know if that was your family.

I saw eeyoregon door sign, & I think I saw a great family picture of Jenn & family from pirate night. The infant was the first clue. I did run into two people the first day. One from NY forgot her name.

Oh DISers I had my grown on at the sailaway party :rotfl2: . I went back & forth from side to side looking for DISers.