Magic: November 1, 2013 5 night Western

[TempusFugit]

They will let you check in but you will not be able to board until your boarding group is called. Your boarding number is based on your check in time. But by 1PM you should be able to board when you finish with your paperwork.

That's right. Your PAT is null regarding check-in time if taking Disney transportation. It only affects your boarding number. The classic ships don't hold as many passengers so you'll probably get to board sooner than you think. Even if there is a wait, it's much more fun to hang out at the port terminal. Very exciting!

 

[TwinMomTN]

That's right. Your PAT is null regarding check-in time if taking Disney transportation. It only affects your boarding number. The classic ships don't hold as many passengers so you'll probably get to board sooner than you think. Even if there is a wait, it's much more fun to hang out at the port terminal. Very exciting!

Sorry but I am a novice here... What is PAT?

 

[TwinMomTN]

Sorry but I am a novice here... What is PAT?

Never mind... Port Arrival Time.
I haven't had my coffee yet!

 

[JennLK]

FE HOUSEKEEPING

We have some room changes going on and we have a couple not yet assigned. So, if you will PM any changes and/or assignments to me, I can send out one email to everyone at one time. I think all the dust should settle and rooms be sorted in a week or so. Hope this works for all. We do have all the info we need to get gifts together, just not the info as to where to deliver them all. We will get that AND I will have copies at the 3pm meet incase. So appreciate everyone's help and cooperation with this!

Thanks again

 

[JennLK]

Is anyone else playing the *GT waiting game with me ?

 

[TempusFugit]

Is anyone else playing the *GT waiting game with me ?

No, but I'm am playing the "what am I forgetting to pack?" game.

 

[MrsMork]

No, but I'm am playing the "what am I forgetting to pack?" game.

And I'm playing the "getting Dennis to get the door magnets made" game. We leave home in 11 days! We are spending 2 days with friends in Coeur D'Alene, ID then flying from Spokane, WA to WDW on the 21st. Almost here!! I'd better get packing soon too!

 

[JennLK]

No, but I'm am playing the "what am I forgetting to pack?" game.

I haven't even gotten that far yet!

 

[VowRenewal13]

I am flying on Saturday to visit family in Philadelphia. I haven't even started packing for that trip yet. I have, however, gotten my magnets together, my pirate night outfit out, and my FE gifts together. After all, I have priorities!
So looking forward to meeting everyone.

 

[TempusFugit]

And I'm playing the "getting Dennis to get the door magnets made" game. We leave home in 11 days! We are spending 2 days with friends in Coeur D'Alene, ID then flying from Spokane, WA to WDW on the 21st. Almost here!! I'd better get packing soon too!

Ooooo...yeah. You do need to get your ducks in a row.

 

[TempusFugit]

I haven't even gotten that far yet!

Actually, right now it's re-outfitting the "travel toiletries kit". I'm a guy so clothes are easy. Just paring down what I'm thinking of taking by an easy 30%.

I am flying on Saturday to visit family in Philadelphia. I haven't even started packing for that trip yet. I have, however, gotten my magnets together, my pirate night outfit out, and my FE gifts together. After all, I have priorities!
So looking forward to meeting everyone.

While I live in the midwest for quite a while, I was born and raised in the Philly area. Have a soft pretzel and Yeungling for me!

 

[KLW1977]

Speaking of packing, does anyone have any suggestions on what to pack in an "immediate access" bag? I know we might be able to get our luggage and our rooms for a while, so I am just wondering what we should have on-hand. What do you do when you first get on the ship?

 

[JennLK]

Speaking of packing, does anyone have any suggestions on what to pack in an "immediate access" bag? I know we might be able to get our luggage and our rooms for a while, so I am just wondering what we should have on-hand. What do you do when you first get on the ship?

. We usually have our alcohol .....bathing suit if your not already wearing under your clothes .... That's about it

 

[disneylove619]

We just booked this cruise last week and can't wait. It will me, dh, 16 yr old son, 13 year old daughter and 10 year old daughter. Kids have no idea, they think we are going with hubby on work trip. This will be our 3rd DC (done 4 day Wonder and 7 day Fantasy last Thanksgiving).

Never been to cozumel. was thinking of ruins/beach combo excursion. we are snorkeling in GC. Anyone done the ruins/beach combo before? Looking for advice.

Also looking for parking alternatives in Miami - I have heard Premier Parking is beyond horrible. Hoping to avoid the fees at the port. Any advice welcome.

Thanks in advance

 

[disneylove619]

. We usually have our alcohol .....bathing suit if your not already wearing under your clothes .... That's about it

That's about what we have in our "day bags" too.

 

[MrsMork]

Speaking of packing, does anyone have any suggestions on what to pack in an "immediate access" bag? I know we might be able to get our luggage and our rooms for a while, so I am just wondering what we should have on-hand. What do you do when you first get on the ship?

We eat when we first get on the ship! We usually are able to get into our room not too long after we finish lunch. Rooms are open no later than 1:30.
We are old, we have our medications always with us. Our door magnets, just because they fit nicely in my carryon, not because we need them before the luggage is delivered. We keep it as simple as we can.

. We usually have our alcohol .....bathing suit if your not already wearing under your clothes .... That's about it

We are not pool people, so the bathing suits may or may not come out later in the cruise for Rain Forest and/or hot tubs.

We just booked this cruise last week and can't wait. It will me, dh, 16 yr old son, 13 year old daughter and 10 year old daughter. Kids have no idea, they think we are going with hubby on work trip. This will be our 3rd DC (done 4 day Wonder and 7 day Fantasy last Thanksgiving).

Never been to cozumel. was thinking of ruins/beach combo excursion. we are snorkeling in GC. Anyone done the ruins/beach combo before? Looking for advice.

Also looking for parking alternatives in Miami - I have heard Premier Parking is beyond horrible. Hoping to avoid the fees at the port. Any advice welcome.

Thanks in advance

Welcome aboard!! I can't help with the parking question. We did a tour of the ruins in Costa Maya and it was wonderful. We are doing the ruins in Cozumel this trip.

Come to the 3pm meet first day at Promenade Lounge. It will be an opportunity to put faces with these names and for the kids to meet other kids. There are several in the 13 and 10 age groups.

 

[VowRenewal13]

Actually, right now it's re-outfitting the "travel toiletries kit". I'm a guy so clothes are easy. Just paring down what I'm thinking of taking by an easy 30%.



While I live in the midwest for quite a while, I was born and raised in the Philly area. Have a soft pretzel and Yeungling for me!

Number one priority is a Cheese Steak, then soft pretzels. I can get Yuengling here in Alabama. I will be bringing soft pretzels back home with me (I pack light so there is room in my suitcase). Used to bring Tastykakes back too, but can get them here too.

 

[cecechaffee]

Could you comfirm there are 22 staterooms on the fe list? some reason I am not receiving any emails about the details of it. Thanks

 

[KLW1977]

Could you comfirm there are 22 staterooms on the fe list? some reason I am not receiving any emails about the details of it. Thanks

There are 22 staterooms, well 23 if you count your own, on my list. We are getting so close!

 

[disneylove619]

ok silly question...we have dined at Palo's on previous cruise and already have our dinner reservation for this cruise. But wondering if brunch is worth it? What makes it worth the extra? What kind of foods is on the menu?

Thanks in advanced