Norway Magic 6/6/2015

[dee47]

My agency has the documents for this cruise, they arrived Monday. So I suspect DCL is mailing them so they arrive this week

 

[spacecanada]

In case anyone else was wondering, the DCL rep I called today says our Frozen-themed party will be on 11 June.

 

[thinkoflaura]

this trip is creeping up FAST! dare I say there's a part of me that's already anticipating the sadness that will come flooding in at the "til we meet again" party the night before the cruise ends... i'll be the lady blubbering in the middle of the room, waving to mickey as he ascends the staircase...

i don't know about you all, but i'm the one in the family who ends up doing most (aka ALL) of the planning for these trips... DH, DD and my mom just kind of come along for the ride. I tried to encourage everyone to "pick a city to research" or at least "come up with one thing you want to do," but no one's done anything. They're all super-excited about the "vacation", I know that. But I wish they'd get a little more invested in the planning. I end up feeling like their personal cruise director/tour guide. Sure, that's pretty much my role in the family in "real-life," but on an expensive holiday like this, it's a lot of pressure!!! That said, a few years back when my DH accepted the challenge of planning one day in Naples, it was a complete disaster. His idea of planning was to say, "let's just wander around." I think he purposely did a lame-o job just so I'd 100% take over for all future trips/excursions.

It's not like I mind being "in charge"... but I'll admit, I do sometimes get frustrated/disappointed when I put all this work / research / planning into every last detail and they just kinda show up...!

 

[Linda67]

It's exactly the same with me and my husband thinkoflaura, he doesn't plan a single thing, just turns up
Your family obviously trust you and you must do a very good job of planning

 

[DisneyHelen]

The planning is all done by me and my adult daughter. DH takes no interest until we go and then he loves everything.The cruise is the best part because after the shore excursions are booked I am happy.

 

[Dopey416]

Yahhhh!!!!! Received my documents today. Beyond excited, almost there

 

[Flossbolna]

I just looked at the port of Alesund website and noticed that the Disney Magic is booked in that port from 9am to 11pm:

http://www.alesund.havn.no/en/Skipstrafikk/Cruiseanloep.aspx

I always wondered why we had such an early departure considering that Geiranger is just about 80 miles away from Alesund. I have no idea if the port website really shows the times we will actually be there, but I think they would not book the port for later unless they intended to stay longer. I would love the option to walk around Alesund in the evening!

 

[SwimMom2]

I am new to Disboards and will be on this cruise with my husband and 2 sons. We are flying from the U.S. On the last day of school and spending 4 days in Copenhagen after the cruise. Such a treat for us- our boys' first trip to Europe and our first cruise.

I haven't gotten cruise docs in the mail but will keep an eye out. So exciting!

 

[DisneyHelen]

I got our cruise documents today!So excited. I am hoping we do stay until 11pm in Alesund.

 

[Dopey416]

Would love to stay in Alesund until 11th too. Fingers crossed. And some pixie dust!

 

[NTKaren]

Hi everyone! Just joined Dis. We will be doing B2B sailings this one being the second one. We are more than excited! First time in all of these ports!

 

[Pawleys4]

Pillage and Plunder Tour 2015. We are on board.

I love your graphics!

 

[Pawleys4]

What is the Facebook link for this cruise group?

 

[akikitsune]

What exactly is happening during the frozen theme party? We keep debating whether to bring fancy dress or not bother.

 

[Miss_shortie5]

I'll be wearing a coat but might wear my hair like Elsa's. My daughter is dressing up as Elsa. I'm not sure exactly what happens but I think a sing song and character appearances. Sorry I'm not more help!

 

[thinkoflaura]

If it's anything like pirate night on other Disney cruises, it's a themed show on the stage on deck with characters and songs and then it just becomes this big dance party with a DJ... In the Med, it was warm at night on the deck. I wonder how chilly it will be in June?

 

[Flossbolna]

Just out of curiosity: has anyone found out what the dining rotation is on our cruise?

 

[akikitsune]

I think we missed the pirate night. I sort of remember some people dressed up but it's all a blur. Plus, I would head off to the room with the baby after dinner and the boys would go run amuck with their dad. I don't think they will like to dress up as any of the frozen characters but they will probably be happy to join in the dancing.

My eldest was wondering if there are any cubs or scouts on the ship? He met with a group when we went on holiday to visit my family overseas and thought he might be able to meet up with more on this trip.

 

[disneydeb8]

I think we missed the pirate night. I sort of remember some people dressed up but it's all a blur. Plus, I would head off to the room with the baby after dinner and the boys would go run amuck with their dad. I don't think they will like to dress up as any of the frozen characters but they will probably be happy to join in the dancing.

My eldest was wondering if there are any cubs or scouts on the ship? He met with a group when we went on holiday to visit my family overseas and thought he might be able to meet up with more on this trip.

my son is a scout -- he will be well known in the kids clubs.. absolutely love Disney Cruise and will get to "upgrade" to the teen club this trip --- how old is your son

 

[akikitsune]

Aww, my son is 8. Not that the age difference would stop him from talking to him. He tends to relate to people older than him better anyway. At what age do they move up to the teen club? We are debating whether to allow him to check himself out. I can't see why not but I can't see where he would want to go. I think they would stay in there all day if we let them.