DISmoms 4 - The Hunt for Jack Sparrow - Page 31 - The DIS Discussion Forums

karajeboo · 08-21-2012, 10:55 AM

Our first stop was Senor Frogs gift shop to grab some tees for the boys back home....

Ellen high foured him.....

We figured since we were here, might as well grab a drink. But as you now know, it was election day and they elected NOT to open up so we could have a drink!!! What up with that????

So we literally said, "Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt."

Not much else to do so we started heading back to the ship.....

Yeah, we're on the BIG one!!!

Yes, Ellen, we know you're on the BIG one, too!!!

When we got back on board, we grabbed some sandwiches, wraps, etc, for lunch and grabbed some seats right next to the pool bar in the Quiet Cove area......

Very yummy and fresh! I was also shocked that with all the quick serve places together that it was not more crowded! On the Magic, you have three separate quick serve areas, Pluto's Dog House for burgers, Pinocchio's for pizza and Goofy's Galley for sandwiches and fruit. So to see Flo's serving everything shocked me, but there are actually separate serving areas, so it's very efficient.

My cup from home, with a little sumpin sumpin poured from the room, topped off with diet coke from the soda fountain....

It was at this time that I saw him for the first time. Never before have I actually seen him. I've only heard about him. I'm sure you've heard of him, too.

Waldo.

I know where he is now.

Except his name was Paul. So he became... wait for it.....

Pauldo.

For the rest of the trip. And yes, there will be photos.

We grabbed drinks from the bar at the Quiet Cove Pool and I commented that the bartender looked like Waldo, minus the red/white striped sweater. We all chuckled, and little did we know, that PAULDO would be a big part of our cruise!!!!

Before long we all headed back to the cabin to get ready for the night. Tonight's show was Villain's Tonight and Ellen and I encouraged Cammie and Joan to see this show, but we stayed behind to get ready, since we'd already seen this on the Magic. Good show, worth seeing, but not our favorite. But really, even a "bad" show on a Disney cruise is better than most found other places!!!!

Up next, Pauldo is back.......

Beth D · 08-21-2012, 03:56 PM

Wow did I miss a bunch! Been busy, and this TR takes off! Love all the pics of the ships together.

Ellen - Aloha (late)! Can't wait to see the TR from this!

I agree about the pools - with so many kids on the ships it just doesn't make sense. Thank god DS loved being in the club so much, we could hit the adult pool instead!

MAGICFOR2 · 08-22-2012, 08:03 AM

Bummer - a shore excursion that wasn't. At least you got some fun pics!

I love seeing those two sister ships next to each other!

Nice deck tour, BTW

LittleGirlGrey · 08-22-2012, 08:13 AM

How were the crowds on the ship? Did you ever feel overwhelmed or not taken care of because of all the extra people?

My mother and I are HUGE Disney Cruise fans *going to Hawaii in 53 days!!!

* but I have anxiety issues with large crowds so we've been hesitant on not doing the Fantasy or Dream because of that.

Did you guys ever feel like there were just to many people?

karajeboo · 08-22-2012, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleGirlGrey

How were the crowds on the ship? Did you ever feel overwhelmed or not taken care of because of all the extra people?

My mother and I are HUGE Disney Cruise fans *going to Hawaii in 53 days!!!

* but I have anxiety issues with large crowds so we've been hesitant on not doing the Fantasy or Dream because of that.

Did you guys ever feel like there were just to many people?

I had the same fear before we went and honestly, I never felt it was crowded. The only time was the 666 pool area. It's just chaos in that area, but we avoided it and it was fine. The Quiet Cove Pool also got crowded, it's designed really weird, compared to the Magic, but the adult deck areas were never crowded at all. Honestly, it seemed like we had that forward deck to ourselves. The dining rooms are larger, but it didn't feel any more crowded than the dining rooms on the Magic. I was pleasantly surprised.

AND we usually had the lounges to ourselves too! I'm thinking the longer cruises will allow adults more time to escape, but we literally had Pink, Skyline, and Evolution to ourselves several times......

LittleGirlGrey · 08-22-2012, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karajeboo

I had the same fear before we went and honestly, I never felt it was crowded. The only time was the 666 pool area. It's just chaos in that area, but we avoided it and it was fine. The Quiet Cove Pool also got crowded, it's designed really weird, compared to the Magic, but the adult deck areas were never crowded at all. Honestly, it seemed like we had that forward deck to ourselves. The dining rooms are larger, but it didn't feel any more crowded than the dining rooms on the Magic. I was pleasantly surprised.

AND we usually had the lounges to ourselves too! I'm thinking the longer cruises will allow adults more time to escape, but we literally had Pink, Skyline, and Evolution to ourselves several times......

Oh good! Thank you!

Thats what I was hoping for. Is it really called the 666 pool area?

karajeboo · 08-23-2012, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleGirlGrey

Oh good! Thank you!

Thats what I was hoping for. Is it really called the 666 pool area?

No, but it should be!

anewmac · 08-24-2012, 09:22 PM

Having 2 boys in different ages I can see why theydid the 666pools close, when we were on the magic P wanted to be in the big pool and J wanted to do mickeys and the slide. So having them closer I can understand. But it would have been nicer to see them spready out more (guess not really able to do with the dynamics of the ship LOL)

Good idea to bring a cup from home!!! *note to self*

englishrose47 · 08-25-2012, 12:00 AM

Have to keep up ready for Our Cruise next year!!!!

Princess Bette · 08-25-2012, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by podsnel

WOOHOOO!!!!

Just booked 4 nights on the Dream March 24th for Timmy & I- our last Spring break! It could change, but for now.....WOOHOOOO!!!!!!!! I'm gonna have Kara's girl crush all to myself! LOL!!

I tried to get Timmy to do a 7 night cruise out of Bayonne on the Explorer again- but he wouldn't go back on that ship without other people- he said he would be bored. But on DCL? No problem!

Just ran across your trip report and trying to read all 30 pages tonight! As I was reading about all the fun you girls had, I kept thinking how awesome it would be to cruise with y'all. Then I came to this post and got so excited! I will be on this cruise as well! Hope to run into you...I know where to look...Pink!

podsnel · 08-25-2012, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Princess Bette

Just ran across your trip report and trying to read all 30 pages tonight! As I was reading about all the fun you girls had, I kept thinking how awesome it would be to cruise with y'all. Then I came to this post and got so excited! I will be on this cruise as well! Hope to run into you...I know where to look...Pink!

I am sooo psyched!!! I'll have someone to be pink with!!!

Although....Timmy did dance with me at the Starlit Hui tonight...

We are LOVING Hawaii (BIG surprise!!!)- here are only a few pics from the beginning of our trip on Kauai- which, is ABSOLUTELY one of God's greatest gifts to man-

And that was just the first day......

jenseib · 08-26-2012, 06:57 AM

Great update Kara!
Lovin your ship tour. I often like to roam by myself and take pictures too.
How "warm" was the water in the 666 pool area?

Ellen, you got some fabulous photos!!!! I can't wait to see more. I do hop you write a TR about that trip too.

englishrose47 · 08-26-2012, 09:22 AM

Ellen those pix look amazing !! Hawaii is on the list of Free Trips mmmmm!!!!

princess aleya · 08-27-2012, 06:50 PM

Wow Ellen, such great pictures!!!

Princess Bette · 08-28-2012, 07:54 PM

Loving your pictures Ellen! Just booked our airfare and a room at the Hyatt MCO for the March cruise!

08-21-2012, 10:55 AM	#451
karajeboo DISmom by land and by sea! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 6,567	Our first stop was Senor Frogs gift shop to grab some tees for the boys back home.... Ellen high foured him..... We figured since we were here, might as well grab a drink. But as you now know, it was election day and they elected NOT to open up so we could have a drink!!! What up with that???? So we literally said, "Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt." Not much else to do so we started heading back to the ship..... Yeah, we're on the BIG one!!! Yes, Ellen, we know you're on the BIG one, too!!! When we got back on board, we grabbed some sandwiches, wraps, etc, for lunch and grabbed some seats right next to the pool bar in the Quiet Cove area...... Very yummy and fresh! I was also shocked that with all the quick serve places together that it was not more crowded! On the Magic, you have three separate quick serve areas, Pluto's Dog House for burgers, Pinocchio's for pizza and Goofy's Galley for sandwiches and fruit. So to see Flo's serving everything shocked me, but there are actually separate serving areas, so it's very efficient. My cup from home, with a little sumpin sumpin poured from the room, topped off with diet coke from the soda fountain.... It was at this time that I saw him for the first time. Never before have I actually seen him. I've only heard about him. I'm sure you've heard of him, too. Waldo. I know where he is now. Except his name was Paul. So he became... wait for it..... Pauldo. For the rest of the trip. And yes, there will be photos. We grabbed drinks from the bar at the Quiet Cove Pool and I commented that the bartender looked like Waldo, minus the red/white striped sweater. We all chuckled, and little did we know, that PAULDO would be a big part of our cruise!!!! Before long we all headed back to the cabin to get ready for the night. Tonight's show was Villain's Tonight and Ellen and I encouraged Cammie and Joan to see this show, but we stayed behind to get ready, since we'd already seen this on the Magic. Good show, worth seeing, but not our favorite. But really, even a "bad" show on a Disney cruise is better than most found other places!!!! Up next, Pauldo is back....... __________________ Read along with my most recent TRs...The McSparklesons Sail the Magic.... Again!, April, 2012 Magic, Memories and.... MCSPARKLESONS! A Christmas Grand Gathering December, 2011 Check out my TRs: DISmoms 3! If the Tiara Fits..... May, 2011 The McSparklesons are BACK! And they are CRUISIN! March, 2011 DISmoms Round Two: Don't Axe, Don't Tell May 2010 - A joint TR with my fellow DISmoms! On the 1st Day of Christmas, Walt Disney Gave to Me...... December 2009; Belly Up at the Dolphin September, 2009 , Yes, I AM the Upgrade Queen May, 2009, DISmoms Gone WILD!!!! , May, 2009 A Joint TR with "podsnel" and "Camster0307" Upgrades, Underwear, and Upside Down Fun - a TR full of "new" adventures! , March, 2009 5/2012 DCL Dream (DISmoms 4) 3/2012 DCL Magic Western Caribbean 12/2011 BWV (Mom/Dad's 50th Anniversary) 5/2011 BWV (DISmoms Gone Wild III) DCL Magic Eastern Caribbean (First family cruise!) 5/2010 BCV (DISmoms Gone Wild Part II) 4/2010 CSR (Mother/Daughter Trip12/2009 VWL (Family Christmas Trip) 9/2009 Dolphin (Mother/Daughter Trip) 8/2009 ASSP (Mothers/Daughters Trip with Neighbors) 5/2009 AKL (DISmoms Gone Wild Trip), 5/2009 AKL (Family Trip), 3/2009 CSR (Mother/Daughter Weekend), 11/2008 CSR (Mother/Daugter Trip), 9/2008 Yacht Club (Anniversary Trip), 5/2008 POP (Grand Gathering),3/2008 POR (P&PP), 5/2006 POP (Family Trip), 5/2000 CSR (Business), 5/1998 BWI (Honeymoon), Multiple offsite adventures!

08-21-2012, 03:56 PM	#452
Beth D Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 495	Wow did I miss a bunch! Been busy, and this TR takes off! Love all the pics of the ships together. Ellen - Aloha (late)! Can't wait to see the TR from this! I agree about the pools - with so many kids on the ships it just doesn't make sense. Thank god DS loved being in the club so much, we could hit the adult pool instead! __________________

08-22-2012, 08:03 AM	#453
MAGICFOR2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 9,052	Bummer - a shore excursion that wasn't. At least you got some fun pics! I love seeing those two sister ships next to each other! Nice deck tour, BTW __________________ Tammie Wahines on Tour! Hawaii and Peek at Aulani One Way Trip to Canada, Eh? WONDERful Repo On the Disney Cruise - Western RCCL 10/10

08-22-2012, 08:13 AM	#454
LittleGirlGrey Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas-Alaskan Yupik-East Coast Girl Posts: 140	Random Question How were the crowds on the ship? Did you ever feel overwhelmed or not taken care of because of all the extra people? My mother and I are HUGE Disney Cruise fans going to Hawaii in 53 days!!! but I have anxiety issues with large crowds so we've been hesitant on not doing the Fantasy or Dream because of that. Did you guys ever feel like there were just to many people? __________________ Me: Mom: Lexxie The Cat: Jackson the Cat: First Pre-TR Heading to HAWAII: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....0#post45786480 One word love; curiosity. You long for freedom. You long to do what you want to do because you want it. To act on selfish impulse. You want to see what it's like. One day you won't be able to resist.

08-24-2012, 09:22 PM	#458
anewmac Ive got nothing planned whats an OCVP to do? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Temecula, Ca Posts: 2,630	Having 2 boys in different ages I can see why theydid the 666pools close, when we were on the magic P wanted to be in the big pool and J wanted to do mickeys and the slide. So having them closer I can understand. But it would have been nicer to see them spready out more (guess not really able to do with the dynamics of the ship LOL) Good idea to bring a cup from home!!! note to self __________________ Drea

\|
The DIS Register to remove Join Date: 1997 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,000,000

08-25-2012, 12:00 AM	#459
englishrose47 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Niagara Falls N.Y. Posts: 25,548	Have to keep up ready for Our Cruise next year!!!! __________________ Self Appointed Team Focker Watch Computor Whiz Lady Dole Duchess of Whippington April/May 07 Pop Feb 08 Pop May09 POP Sept 09 POP Feb 10 Pop Oct 10 PopAug 11 Pop Oct 11 A PTR: DIS NEWS FLASH ... GRANNY TRIP POSTPONED ... MEDICARE Snafu DIScovered … Stay Tuned http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3051652Where will Rosie Roam in 2013 http://www.disboards.com/showthread....7#post48102507It's 5o'clock somewhere ? http://www.disboards.com/showthread....6#post48398326 Lucy I'm Home

08-26-2012, 06:57 AM	#462
jenseib Mommy to Claire Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 23,559	Great update Kara! Lovin your ship tour. I often like to roam by myself and take pictures too. How "warm" was the water in the 666 pool area? Ellen, you got some fabulous photos!!!! I can't wait to see more. I do hop you write a TR about that trip too. __________________ Oh the Places We Go, The People We SeeI LOVE Comedians with Guitars...You didn't tell me that PartYou can take the girl out of Disney, BUT..Universal Adventures of Dreams and an Expanding WorldA Hop, NO Skip, and Many Mishaps to a Disney DreamSo This is What a Dream Tastes likeDairy Farmer's Wife IS going to Disney in March/April3Rd Times a Charm

08-26-2012, 09:22 AM	#463
englishrose47 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Niagara Falls N.Y. Posts: 25,548	Ellen those pix look amazing !! Hawaii is on the list of Free Trips mmmmm!!!! __________________ Self Appointed Team Focker Watch Computor Whiz Lady Dole Duchess of Whippington April/May 07 Pop Feb 08 Pop May09 POP Sept 09 POP Feb 10 Pop Oct 10 PopAug 11 Pop Oct 11 A PTR: DIS NEWS FLASH ... GRANNY TRIP POSTPONED ... MEDICARE Snafu DIScovered … Stay Tuned http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3051652Where will Rosie Roam in 2013 http://www.disboards.com/showthread....7#post48102507It's 5o'clock somewhere ? http://www.disboards.com/showthread....6#post48398326 Lucy I'm Home

08-27-2012, 06:50 PM	#464
princess aleya DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Too far from the happiest place on earth. Posts: 809	Wow Ellen, such great pictures!!! __________________ ME , DH , DS (14) , DD (10) , DD Lab (2yr)

08-28-2012, 07:54 PM	#465
Princess Bette DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 734	Loving your pictures Ellen! Just booked our airfare and a room at the Hyatt MCO for the March cruise! __________________ March 24-28, 2013 Disney Dream Spring Break Cruise with MaMaw Nov 30-Dec 8, 2012 Fort Wilderness at WDW July 5-10, 2011 Disney Dream 5 Night Double Dip Bahama's Cruise March 21-24, 2010 Disney Wonder 4 Night Spring Break Bahama's Cruise

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: