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NCConch · 12-31-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Clochette nordique

What is a "1/2" cruise?

I really am curious about it.

Poussière de fée!

Back in the day...

I grew up in South Florida and one of the cruise lines ran a boat daily from West Palm Beach to Freeport. You went over in the morning and came back that night or any other night. You could do all of the typical cruise things like drink and gamble. Cabins were extra. My friends and I went over and spent a night at a casino for my 21st birthday.

Troop o' Goofs · 12-31-2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by violetmonarch

I am torn between getting a photo mat signed or not....I bought two kinds: one that has two openings for 4x6 photos and another that is for an 8x10 photo.

We had a few signed. 8x10. 4x6 and 5x7. And we had 2sets signed plus 5 pillow cases All it cost was 2 packages of double stuff Oreos as a CM gift.

Cheerio · 12-31-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tntmaresca

great info, thanks so much for the quick response... my husband would never smoke inside, he'd have a bigger problem with me than Disney if he did... lol

Just to clarify - The starboard side open-air decks 9 and 10 (excluding the Mickey Pool area). - is this also 6pm - 6am or anytime?

thanks again,

Anytime you can smoke upstairs, except when in port and the ship is re-fueling. For the magic in January it was about 3pm on embarkation day when they announced smoking was allowed.

The Lorax · 12-31-2012, 12:07 PM

Thread = Subbed
A huge

to all the posters in this thread, definately a must read for DCL 'rookies'.
Your collective experience will ease any confusion for DW and I during our first DC with 3 DD's.

violetmonarch · 12-31-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Troop o' Goofs

We had a few signed. 8x10. 4x6 and 5x7. And we had 2sets signed plus 5 pillow cases All it cost was 2 packages of double stuff Oreos as a CM gift.

I thought that that they could only sign one or two items per cabin

If they can do more that would be great!

Still do not know if I am able to take my reusable shopping bag as a carry-on with my champagne in it

matt&jakesmom · 12-31-2012, 12:53 PM

Wow what a lot of information for a 1st timer going next year to take in. I feel so overwhelmed in not knowing what to do first. Wait I have to book the trip first.

Thanks!

violetmonarch · 12-31-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by matt&jakesmom

Wow what a lot of information for a 1st timer going next year to take in. I feel so overwhelmed in not knowing what to do first. Wait I have to book the trip first.

Thanks!

I felt (and still feel) the same!
I keep hoping that I can remember all the information I got here and that I make the right decisions. The way I see it, this is the practice run for the future cruises I plan on taking

bitlerzx4 · 12-31-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by violetmonarch

I felt (and still feel) the same!
I keep hoping that I can remember all the information I got here and that I make the right decisions. The way I see it, this is the practice run for the future cruises I plan on taking

Last yr while we got ready for our cruise as I read tips I wanted to remember I copied and saved to my own list.

I still stalk this thread, and keep a running list of all the ones that I really like.

violetmonarch · 12-31-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bitlerzx4

Last yr while we got ready for our cruise as I read tips I wanted to remember I copied and saved to my own list.

I still stalk this thread, and keep a running list of all the ones that I really like.

Oh, you are smart! I made a list, then I lost it

I guess I don't have that organizational gene. (lol)
But I do stalk this site daily.

SunLuvr321 · 12-31-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by violetmonarch

I keep hoping that I can remember all the information I got here and that I make the right decisions.

When I first went through this thread I started a Word document on my computer. Then I copied and pasted any tips that sounded especially good to me. I figured I would forget most of them, but this way I have a list of the ones that I really want to remember.

Llges · 12-31-2012, 01:42 PM

Oh wow! Would you be willing to share that word document?

eemaxx · 12-31-2012, 02:08 PM

Pretty sure a reusable shopping bag would be fine. Last year I took a Vera Bradley tote that did not close at the top (and is bigger than a shopping tote) and it was fine. As long as you are okay with the bag not zipping closed I think it would be fine.

EPCOTatNight · 12-31-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by eemaxx

Pretty sure a reusable shopping bag would be fine. Last year I took a Vera Bradley tote that did not close at the top (and is bigger than a shopping tote) and it was fine. As long as you are okay with the bag not zipping closed I think it would be fine.

?

Clochette nordique · 12-31-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NCConch

Back in the day...
I grew up in South Florida and one of the cruise lines ran a boat daily from West Palm Beach to Freeport. You went over in the morning and came back that night or any other night. You could do all of the typical cruise things like drink and gamble. Cabins were extra. My friends and I went over and spent a night at a casino for my 21st birthday.

Really? I think it's neat... for people living close to a dock...
Sadly for us in the middle of the continent, it doesn't make sense, but I guess I would have 1/2 sailed to if I could.

Thanks for the answer,
Happy New Year,

Poussière de fée!

rescuetink · 12-31-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by matt&jakesmom

Wow what a lot of information for a 1st timer going next year to take in. I feel so overwhelmed in not knowing what to do first. Wait I have to book the trip first.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by violetmonarch

I felt (and still feel) the same!
I keep hoping that I can remember all the information I got here and that I make the right decisions. The way I see it, this is the practice run for the future cruises I plan on taking

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitlerzx4

Last yr while we got ready for our cruise as I read tips I wanted to remember I copied and saved to my own list.

I still stalk this thread, and keep a running list of all the ones that I really like.

Quote:

Originally Posted by violetmonarch

Oh, you are smart! I made a list, then I lost it

I guess I don't have that organizational gene. (lol)
But I do stalk this site daily.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunLuvr321

When I first went through this thread I started a Word document on my computer. Then I copied and pasted any tips that sounded especially good to me. I figured I would forget most of them, but this way I have a list of the ones that I really want to remember.

Did this help at all???

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Originally Posted by rescuetink

I haven't posted this in awhile, so I'm re-posting it now!! And it hasn't been updated in awhile, but I don't think it misses much!!!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...rkA/edit?pli=1

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eemaxx Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 70	Pretty sure a reusable shopping bag would be fine. Last year I took a Vera Bradley tote that did not close at the top (and is bigger than a shopping tote) and it was fine. As long as you are okay with the bag not zipping closed I think it would be fine.