May 23, 2009 (5/23/09) E. Caribbean w/Tortola

[winotracy]

We booked REAS, so we will be booking at 105 days, and I think that falls on Feb 1st.

DH is going to book our room soon for the 2 days before the crusie. It is near his mom's house outside of Orlando. We are driving down from AL, so we dont' have to worry about flights. It just seemed cheaper (and easier) to drive down since we'll be down for 2 weeks. Plus we may be bringing my mom and doggie down to my grandmas house in DeLand.

We still have lots of things to do to get ready though! Passport, dress clothes, etc.

105 days is February 7, 90 days is February 22 and 75 days is March 9.

 

[sklimuck]

wmjivey- No, we are not using Disney air. We are flying Southwest because we all had free flights, Yeah SW Visa. I have 2 more free flight credits & should get a 3rd this month to use for another cruise out of Fort Lauderdale in June. Nothing like 2 cruises within a month.

Stacey- did you win big in Vegas? Or, at least, did you have a wonderful time?

 

[goofygal1975]

Thanks for the dates Tracy!!

I received the package everyone was talking about from Disney today. It has a booklet on gifts, the Disney Magic, and a tips for excursions. (The letter sent with it says it was printed out on 12/24/08)

 

[winotracy]

Thanks for the dates Tracy!!

I received the package everyone was talking about from Disney today. It has a booklet on gifts, the Disney Magic, and a tips for excursions. (The letter sent with it says it was printed out on 12/24/08)

Something weird happened with that mailing. Normally they are all mailed around the same date but for some reason our cruise was split up. I'm glad you got yours because that means mine is on the way

 

[wmjivey]

Just recieved two more kilts in the mail today to bring on the cruise, I am looking for a formal jacket for my Irish Saffron to be styling on formal night Let the party begin !!

The Man

 

[justmestace]

Thanks Tracy....I had a feeling you'd have the dates for us!



NOOOOO....I did not win a thing in Vegas. I don't think anyone does any more, and if they say they did, they're lying.
But yes, we had a great time. Mandalay Bay is an awesome hotel. I can't wait to go back when the beach and wave pool (and lazy river!) are open.

 

[justmestace]

Just recieved two more kilts in the mail today to bring on the cruise, I am looking for a formal jacket for my Irish Saffron to be styling on formal night Let the party begin !!

The Man

COOL!!!

 

[winotracy]

Thanks Tracy....I had a feeling you'd have the dates for us!

It's my job

 

[goofygal1975]

I've been playing around on my web site and found a "forum" area. There used to be a chat area but they changed it to a forum. If we want to set up a place for the kids to chat we can do it there, if you guys want to.
Also I can post anything else there as well...such as FE names, any organized plans and group excursions...that way they won't get lost here

You do have to sign up there with an email address...and then you can use your profile name from here so we all know who is talking. I signed up my son to see what it would look like.

Let me know what you think. I don't want it to take away from posting here...just thought it might work for the kids and any main info.

Click HERE to see it!

Oh, and I CAN make it private on there (it's not right now...since I'm just messing around). Only people who have the link can get to it...that way it would be a bit more safer for the kids. I can post the link in my signature here or something that way we all can get to it.

Any of the kids and/or teens that want to start talking or getting to know each other can post there! DS wanted to know if any of the kids want to post or talk about the cruise yet.

I'm also going to keep a list there of everyone doing the FE so it may be easier to print it out from there to use. It's not totally updated yet, but I was working on it the other day.

 

[mommybunnyof2]

Sign us up for the FE gifts. I'm not really sure what we'll do, but I'll do some research and see what others have done. I'm sure my kids will get a huge kick out of it. Thanks for putting this together.

Hi GoofyGal,
I don't see us on the Fish Extender List -- and I think our stateroom has changed from the list you have. It's 2504 (or maybe 2502) -- we're going with another family and one of those is ours. Either way, we'll both be doing the FE. Thanks for putting this together for us!!

 

[JMTStone]

Hi, I'm Sharon- my daughter Kaylah & I will be cruising with Stacey. To itdjbw (Tarryn) and JMTStone (Taylor) I will send DD Kaylah 16. around to meet them. She doesn't have a shy bone in her body- which is sometimes good and sometimes scarey. But I will tell her there are our teens her age- she will be very happy to know that. Within a day, she will have them meeting every other teen on the ship.

This is great news! I was the same way as a pre-teen but that changed when I thought I was supposed to be angst and got a mowhawk. Now I'm all Disneyfied and life is good.

 

[sklimuck]

When I told Kaylah there would be kids her age on the cruise, she was thrilled! I think she thought they would all be 9 & 10 year olds. And when she found out there would actually be members of the opposite sex onboard who were semi close to her age, she grinned ear to ear. I actually like her meeting them on cruises, because they live half the country away & it is much safer on my mind.

 

[justmestace]

When I told Kaylah there would be kids her age on the cruise, she was thrilled! I think she thought they would all be 9 & 10 year olds. And when she found out there would actually be members of the opposite sex onboard who were semi close to her age, she grinned ear to ear. I actually like her meeting them on cruises, because they live half the country away & it is much safer on my mind.

Jordan met her "first" boyfriend on a Disney cruise, and they "went together" for over a year. We live in Arizona and he lives in Virginia.
I thought that was a PERFECT boyfriend!!

 

[justmestace]

Just to make it official, since I hadn't said anything yet, Sharon and I are NOT going to be doing the Fish Extender. We won't have any menfolk to carry suitcases, so we're limited on our bags & have to haul them ourselves....so we're going to try to do this as minimally as possible. Sorry!

 

[wmjivey]

Sharon, do you what me to keep my boys away from her, after all Tyler will be getting a car next year and your'e just a freeway away
No Fish Extenters!!! and playing the poor helpless women card, YEAH RIGHT, I have a hard time believeing you guys are poor helpless females. I will side things under your door just for spite.


MM

 

[goofygal1975]

The countdown is on....


4 months to go until we are on the cruise!!!!

 

[goofygal1975]

I'll get the FE list updated this weekend!! I promise! we've been busy looking into DVC...and I"m happy (and nervous) to say...We bought points at BLT!!

(now it's time to get a part time job!!)

 

[Disneyfalcon]

I'll get the FE list updated this weekend!! I promise! we've been busy looking into DVC...and I"m happy (and nervous) to say...We bought points at BLT!!

(now it's time to get a part time job!!)

Awesome!!! We own at Animal Kingdom. Welcome home!!

 

[sklimuck]

MM- Boy, am I in trouble now! Kaylah already drives & has a truck. In fact, they are headed up to our cabin in Forest Lakes after school tonight. Kaylah's 1st long drive. I checked the weather & only occasional showers, no snow. Am a bit nervous, but she has 2 other drivers with her who have more experience, and if she starts to feel freaked, she's going to pull over and let one of them drive.

 

[itdjbw]

I'll get the FE list updated this weekend!! I promise! we've been busy looking into DVC...and I"m happy (and nervous) to say...We bought points at BLT!!

(now it's time to get a part time job!!)

Wonderful We own at VDWL and SSRS
Enjoy