I have to say that I also cried the first time I saw "until we meet again" It was a little easier the 2nd time around, but still so sad. 
I know you can enjoy another line, but there is just something so magical about Disney. I think you will miss Jack on "that other ship." Congrats on booking, though! 
There is no way whatsoever I could cope with 7 nights of trying to dry my hair with that pathetic excuse of a dryer on the cruise.
Oh no, it's all over, you're done. I wanted you to be finished and now you are I want it to be starting all over again. It has been an absolute pleasure to read your trippy and thank you for taking us all along with you (metaphorically speaking).
I have bought a travel hairdryer (super, extra powered) with dual voltage specially for 'The Merica'
Am now popping back to Jen's trippy to check for updates (despite the fact I only checked 10 minutes ago and there wasn't one) and then I am going to check out your pre-trip report for your next 'Best Vacation Ever'
You just wish it could go on and on.
Just saying. 
Call me crazy but I am so so so sad right now! Just reliving the last day of the cruise is terrible!!!! The only thing that is allowing me to write this is that we are just under 6 months until we are on this beautiful ship again AND about 20 minutes ago I booked RCI's Freedom of the Seas for the following Spring Break!
aww im sad for you too.. hence why I take so long with my trippys.. it extends the life LMAO. BUT woohoo only 6months till you cruise again! thats awesome! and The Freedom will be enjoyable for ya too im sure!
We got back to our room to dry off a bit, and then I sent Jeff and Ally away so I could start to pack us so we could get our bags out by midnight.
oh your good you pack, I am always too sad and um intoxicated.. to do it.. so poor E.. figure its his consolation price since I booked, planned, and packed to get there he gets to pack to get home.
For some reason, it just wasn't much fun dressing for dinner this night. And for the 7th night in a row, I had flat hair. Could be because of the reverse vacuum cleaner upholstery attachment that they call hair dryers? That is my one tip for people. Bring your own hair dryer if you have super thick hair like I do!!!!!
ya us think haired people do ok with the odd vacume, but then when ya walk outside it goes to frizzball so ... pick your battle
Tonight's show was called "Remember the Magic." Hmmm, tip #2 - if you are an emotional person, or if you have any size heart at all, DO NOT GO TO THIS SHOW without tissues!!!! If you forget, grab a roll of toilet paper from the restrooms outside the theater.
I didnt pass out during this one.. your not alone its a sad one
Yes, I said "sobbing." As in blubbering. As in, couldn't breathe through snotty nose. As in trying NOT to sob out loud and ending up snorting instead.
Where was Jeff with the camera now when we want to see those pics LOL!!!!
All that faith, trust and pixie dust. Someone shoot that fairy! I needed to see Villains Tonight instead. Gimme some bad guys to make me feel better. Or just another drink? Please?
When it was all said and done, we got the cruise traditional song and dance....
did you cry here too...... ya me either..
While I just begged for Frangelico for my coffee. Usually I pour it INTO the coffee. Not this night. I just took it as a shooter......
girl after my own heart!
After dinner, Ally was off with Tori and the only thing I wanted to do was to see the character farewell. And somehow I missed it!!!!
oh if you were a blubbering fool for the show, you would have never made it thru this.
And THIS is what I saw when I passed the holding room where all the luggage was passing through!!!!
ugg this kills me... makes ya so happy to have splurged on the good luggage for NOTHING.. its like they really are kicking you out
They say that all good things must come to an end. But what I want to know is... who are "they?" What made them say this? Did they never travel? Never have any fun? Because I personally think that all good things should NEVER end! Just sayin.....
i agree they is mean
We have been extremely blessed to have taken some wonderful vacations over the years. So I'm not sure why this one stands out so much as The Best. Maybe because we no longer lived only 2 1/2 hours from the Happiest Place on Earth and could no longer head to Disney for a day? Maybe because we were not fully settled into our new life in SC?
I have no idea what it was. But it really was the best vacation we have ever taken as a family.
I have to agree we compair everything to a disney cruise! Still. Its just the magic of it all really brings a family together, even if it is for a few hours at dinner before the kids ditch ya.
And I really hope they rename the menu. I personally like "Get the Hxxx Off Our Ship" or "Don't Let the Gangway Hit you in the Aft!" Yeah, that's my favorite.
love #2, i think you found your next trip report tittle LOL
And it was the only time the ship seems crowded. As everyone left whichever dining room they were assigned, and they were all scrambling for the best hiding places. I really don't think they would have noticed a couple stowaways. We wanted to hide under the beds and "haunt" our cabin for the next guests....
I think Disney has the best disembark system though. We have done RCCL, Carni and Disney and it didnt seem as crowded leaving the mouse boat compaired to the other 2. Like a big ol cattle call..
Who, by the way, will be sailing with us again in 2012!!!! So excited to get Ally and Tori back together again! We have requested seating with Tammie and Tori for dinner, and are planning on a couple excursions too!
Cruising with friends is so much better!
A few parting thoughts. Just book the darn cruise already!!!! It is an incredible adventure.
And don't forget the toilet paper for the shows.....
and dont forget the map in St Maartin LMAO
I made a movie when we got home, set to music, if you are interested.
Our Magical Disney Cruise - VIDEO
awesome love it! Need to get me a mac!
Thank you so much for following along! I loved all your comments and hope you enjoyed it as well!
so glad you shared with us. Cant wait to see how the family WDW trip goes!
Kara Jean, so sad your cruise is over
I think the next time i go ill just catch the shows I passed out in then for the ones i already saw.. you know where to find me..
I think this vacation was your best to date because it was a DISNEY CRUISE!
Ya never know his bootleg cousin may be on the RCCL... like his brother from another motha on Carni
I look forward to further adventures of the McSparklesons!
Ok - I am now sad after reliving the last night of the cruise. We did not go to the last show. I knew I would have been a blubbering mess also
I agree - this was truly the best family vacation that we have taken. I wish our Spring Breaks would have lined up. It would be great to cruise with you again.
What a great ending. I can't wait to get home to see your video. Why is everyone posting such wonderful things today that I can't see!
I guess I really need to take your advice and just book the darn cruise. I think I'll save it for Nicholas' graduation present.Thanks for helping me get my you know what in gear for that!
Imagine this...I'M CRYING!!!!!
Oh, I feel the sadness
But what an AMAZING trip you had
Thank you so much for sharing it - as a cruise newbie it has fed all of my needs to see more and more and more.
The movie is INCREDIBLE - how'd you DO THAT??!!
Is it too soon to start your PTR for the next cruise?
THANKS!
Kara Jean, so sad your cruise is over
I think this vacation was your best to date because it was a DISNEY CRUISE!
I look forward to further adventures of the McSparklesons!
Oh no, it's all over, you're done. I wanted you to be finished and now you are I want it to be starting all over again. It has been an absolute pleasure to read your trippy and thank you for taking us all along with you (metaphorically speaking).
I have bought a travel hairdryer (super, extra powered) with dual voltage specially for 'The Merica'
Am now popping back to Jen's trippy to check for updates (despite the fact I only checked 10 minutes ago and there wasn't one) and then I am going to check out your pre-trip report for your next 'Best Vacation Ever'
Loved your trip report....enjoyed all your pictures....
I really enjoyed your video that you put together.....
But I totally get that last day....nothing it is sooo sad.
I have three weeks before my 3rd cruise and I really am not looking forward to going....well I am, but like you...dont want the end to come just yet...
thanks for sharing
Great report as usual Kara. Just loved it. You are one very gifted writer. It is so sad when you are reading a really good trip report and it comes to an end. Very sad.
Thanks so much for sharing it with us. And I can't wait for your next one, and the one after that, and the one after that.
Have a great fall!
Great video Kara! You did an awesome job! Really well done! Thanks for posting it!
The minus?
. Just now, scrolling through your report, I got to this picture, and my eyes filled up. There is no sadder sight!
I would LOVE to cruise with y'all again! We screwed up by not hanging out on the last cruise. I think we'd have have some fun!!!! We are booked March 31 on RCI Freedom of the Seas in 2013.... just sayin!
. We just watched a show last night on the building of the Freedom of the Seas.
Thanks so much for you trip report. I've been reading it off and on for the last couple of months, remembering our first Disney Cruise, and getting excited about the next (8/2012 baby, only 10 months away!).
I just had to comment about the see you real soon banner. At the conclusion of our first cruise I was OK saying goodbye to the cabin, I even enjoyed the breakfast, but when we went by the banner on the way out, I burst into tears
Thanks again!
I agree we did screw up - next time for sure. I think that will be our Spring break because it is Easter week
The Unedited Movie. 35 minutes...... Enjoy!
Our Magical Disney Cruise
Now go get your life back........
!
Oh great ... now I'm not going to get up from this computer for at least another 35 minutes and the kids will be home and lunch won't be made and I'll probably have to order them pizza and boy won't they be happy
