~~~ May 16, 2009 ~~~ Western Magic ~~~ Part 2 ~~~ Key Lime Pie-rates ~~~

[Hudson5&Lennon3]

~~~Welcome to Part 2 of the Key Lime Pie-rates Cruise~~~

Link to Part 1 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1655078​

~~~Below is a list of those DIS'ers who have joined our thread. I will do my best to keep it up-to-date based on the info posted in the thread or sent to me via PM. You can add whatever other info you want me to put also (stateroom/deck #, early/late seating, excursion/Palo plans, family photos, hotel before the cruise, any previous DCL cruises, ANYTHING you want us to know, etc.). FOR A LIST OF THOSE DISERS THAT HAVE LINKED RESERVATIONS FOR DINNER, SEE THE END OF POST #4!!!~~~
DIS NAME(s)
ADULTS
KIDS (AGES WHEN SAIL)
STATE
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Hudson5&Lennon3
Val (35) & Justin (38)
DS Hudson (7) & DS Lennon (5)
Deck 5/Cat 8 (5518)/Main dining
Grand Island, Nebraska
Previous DCL: Western 04-21-07
Friday night: Radisson with 10 AM shuttle to port
Palo: Wed-dinner @ 6 PM; not sure yet about trying to schedule brunch onboard
Excursions: KW-electric car & FKLP tour; GC-none; Coz-none; CC-bikes?, rays?, floats?

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(not DIS'ers )
Val's DMom (Pat) & DStepDad (John)
Deck 5/Cat 8 (5516)/Main dining
Grand Island, Nebraska
1st DCL cruise
Friday night: Radisson wtih 10 AM shuttle to port
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modomo
DW & DH
DS (11), DD (8), & DD (7)
Early dining
Missouri
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starlawyermom
DW & DH
DD (8) & DD (7)
Deck 7/Cat 10
Massachusetts
FIL & MIL
Arkansas
BIL & SIL
DD (5), DD (4), & DD (3)
Florida
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princessljw
Gordon & Carrie
DD Lacy (14)
DMom Helen & DDad Chuck
DNephew Alex (11)
Pennsylvania
Previous DCL: 4-night two years ago
Excursions: KW-GPS walk; GC-nautilus undersea tour & reef snorkel; Coz-Dolphin Discovery; CC-snorkel

Chuck, Alex, and Helen:

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2 Eagle Mom
Jane & Jim
Deck 7
Martinez, CA
Excursions: Key West – trolley tour & FKLP Tour; Grand Cayman – Shipwreck and Snorkel Tour (10:15am - 12:55pm); Cozumel – Mexican Cuisine Workshop; CC-Serenity Bay & Bike Rental
Spa: Sun-massage @ 9:15 AM
Palo: Thurs-brunch @ 11 AM

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indigodisney
DW & DH
DD (6 during the cruise!)
Canada
Deck 7/Cat 11
Early dining
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Mother_Hen
Sara & Dennis
Joel (9)
Deck 7
Main dining
Texas
Excursions: KW-on our own; GC-Boatswain's Adventure Marine Park; Coz-Dolphin push, pull, and swim; CC-stingrays

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suezyq50
Sue & DH
DS (20), DSGF (20), DD (26)
DSIL & her DD, DGD (4), DGD (9 mo)
Early dining
Excursions: KW-trolley; GC-Captain Marvin's; Coz-?; CC-parasailing

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Disgirl83
Lynsey (25) & Jason (27)
No kids
Southern West Virginia
Early dining/Gty 12
Palo: Sun-brunch @ 10 AM
Excursions: GC-Island Tour @ 11:30 AM; Coz-maybe 3 reef snorkel; CC-maybe Getaway Pkg
Spa: Mon-Metabolic Testing @ 9:30 AM; Thurs-Couples Wellbeing Massage @ 3:15 PM

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shasess
Shawan & John
Adults only this time
North Carolina
Late dining
Excursions: KW-Parasail w/Fury Water Adventures and/or Pirate Museum; GC-Wave Runner Stingray City Adventure; Coz-Playa Uvas Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour; CC-Beach Day, rent floats, etc.
Celebrations: May 17th-First anniversary; May 18th-Shawan's Birthday
Previous Cruises: RCCL Western - May 2008
Palo: Sun-dinner; Mon-brunch
Spa: Thurs-Rasul

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sfrasc2000
Steve & DW
DD
New York
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lucyddr
Loucinda (32 on sail date) and Adam (36)
No children
Alcoa, Tennessee
Early Dining
Cat 12
Previous cruises: DCL Western September 2005; Carnival Miracle, August 2006 (Honeymoon cruise to GC, Coz, CMaya, and Belize); Carnival Destiny, May 2007 (30th Birthday cruise to St. T, Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, and Antigua)
Friday night: Radisson with 10am shuttle.
Celebrations: Saturday 05-16-09 is Cinda's 32nd Birthday!
Palo: Tues-dinner @ 6:00 PM; Thurs-brunch @ 10:30 AM
Excursions: Key West: Rent bikes and ride to Fort Zachary Taylor. Explore and snorkel there. Then off for FKLP (maybe with the group depending on the time) and a little ambling around the port area... (CVS for wine...) My cell is 904-318-9614 if anyone needs to call for meeting up! Grand Cayman: Take a cab to Cemetary Beach and snorkel there at Cemetary Reef. From there, we will walk down 7 Mile Beach towards the ship/port and snorkel at multiple stops. (Cheeseburger Reef, Cali Shipwreck, and a couple of others I found online). This is our Palo night for now, though is subject to change based on our dining rotation. Cozumel: Take a cab to Nachi Cocum for the day and do the 9am Palancar Reef snorkelling trip. We'll also be hoping to find our flavored tequilas/mezcals here. CC: No plans. Just enjoy ourselves!
Spa: Mon-couples massage @ 2 PM; Tues-Rasul @ 3:30 PM

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sarasotamom
Crystal (51) & Don (55)
DS Brandon (20)
Category 6
Late Dining
Sarasota, FL
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lillygator
V & John
Samantha (6) & Haley (4)
V's DMom & DSis
Siesta Key, FL
Main dining
Excursions: Key West - Trolley Tour and Butterfly and probably some restaurants for a few cold ones; Grand Cayman - Rays, Reef and Rum Point Tour; Cozumel - Tour of the island via hired driver and ending the day Paradise Pointl CC - think we are riding bikes and hitting the beach - I think John and my sister want to parasail.
Palo: brunch; dinner (when?)
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minniemmom
Kathy & John
Sean (21), Andrew (19)
5629 & 5630/cat 6 & inside room
Late dining

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briarroselynn
AMY AND BESTBUD SUE
ALL CHILDREN STAYING HOME! JUST THE GIRLS!

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Tink113 and Quasar281
Amanda & Jason
My Mom (Carole) Tink113smom & dad (Bob) *
My younger Bro (22) (Kevin) & his GF (Melissa) *
My Big Bro (Rob) * & SIL (Alison) ali004*
Nephew #1 (8) (Bobby or Robert) * & Nephew #2 (6) (Adam) *
* = 1st time cruisers
Falls Church, VA
Main dining
Friday: Driving from VA
Celebrations: Carole & Bob's 40th Anniversary
Palo: Dinner - Thurs, Brunch ??? not sure yet
Excursions: Key West - Walking around a bit, possibly back to the ship early; GC - jewelry shopping (Got my best deals here) Maybe catch a cab to hell; Coz - Either Paradise Beach or Chankanaab park

Rob, Alison, Bobby, and Adam:

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[Hudson5&Lennon3]

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DisneyTripReports
Tim & DW
DD (12)
Lake Ridge, VA
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tigger2002
Tim (48) & Donna (48)
Kids: Nathan (22) Hannah (19)
From: Tennessee
Deck 2 / Cat. 9 (rooms 2072 and 2074) Upgraded from a Cat. 12
Previous Cruise: None
Friday Night: Residence Inn
Palo: Thursday Night (may change) and Brunch and High Tea one day
Excursions: KW-walk around, GC-Snorkeling, Reefs, and Rum Point, Coz-rent a VW, CC-Nothing planned (snorkeling and laying around)
Late dining
Celebrations: DD 20 on May 19th
Celebrations: DS graduating from college
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pwoodson
Phil (23) & Kelly (25)
Michael (1.5)
Early dining
Cat 12
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Tinkattude6
Crystal (41) & Darin (45)
Charissa (18), Trent (16 on May 21st!), Coral (10)
Pennsylvania
Early dining
Previous DCL: Wonder Eastern 2002, Wonder Eastern 2003, Magic Western 2006
Celebrations: DS 16 on Thurs, May 21st
Excursions: KW-Smathers Beach & then To Cheeseburger for lunch and good beer. I want to shop a little also; GC-will also do the beach, but i read Seven mile beach is way better then Rum Beach; Coz-Four Elements excursion, which includes Zipline, bike riding, hiking, swimming, and some culture stuff; CC--I hope to do some snorkeling.

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jhart901
Jamie (27)
Mom (46), Step dad (46)
little Brother (8)
son (7)
Southaven, Mississippi
Stateroom #: 6043 and 6045/Category 11: Standard Inside Stateroom
Main Dinner Seating
Excursions: Key West – GPS Walking tour; Grand Cayman – Grand Island Tour; Cozumel – Jungle Hike; CC – Nothing planned
Palo Dinner-Wed
Spa: Alone time-Thurs

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ilovedale3
DW (33) & DH (36)
NO KIDS!
Cat 12
Late dining
Georgia
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dznyacct
Kathy & Brian
Jake (19) and his friend Johnny
Indiana
Two GTY 12 (because I'm a "frugal" Accountant, hoping for an upgrade!)
Late dining
Friday night: Beach Club Villas
Palo: Tues-dinner @ 8:30 PM; Thurs-brunch @ 11 AM

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krishouse
Kristin & Michael
DS Keaton (9) & DS Declan (5)
Late dining, hoping for early (on the waitlist)
Ottawa, Canada

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austin77
Andy (20) & DGF Ashley (18)
Ontario, Canada (driving!)
Late dining
Friday night: Oceanfront Super 8 @ Daytona Beach
Previous DCL: Jan/6/08 Wonder 4 night
Excursions: KW-Trolly Tickets and explore on our own!; GC-"Grand Cayman Island Tour @ 11:30 AM "I really want to see the turtle farm and Visit "Hell"; Coz-no idea what to do, i dont know what to expect!!!; CC-rent two bikes and do come Geocashing!! (there are 3 that i found!!) Then sit on the beach and Relax!!!
Spa: Sat-Elemis Sole Delight Foot Treatment with Pedicure (for Ashley) at 1:45pm

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adedward
Anne & Frank
Costal North Carolina
Cat 12
Celebrations: 33rd Anniversary

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texfinn
Mati (38) & Yoni (34-35)
DD Sabrina (7) & DS Kai (4)
Cat 6 (6568)
Texas
Main dining
Friday night: Swan
Celebrations: Yoni's 35th birthday on Thurs
Excursions: KW-hang out! & KLP; GC-morning island tour (Mati & Sabrina) and diving for Yoni; Coz-Nachi Cocom; CC-stingrays & just hang out on the beach!
Palo: Sun-brunch @ 11 AM; Mon-tea; Thurs-dinner @ 8 PM
Spa: Thurs-couples massage

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Albertofreitas
Alberto & Carol
DS Guiherme (10) & DD Gabriela (7)
My parents
A friend, his wife and one kid
Cat 12 x 3
Brazil
Palo: Dinner-Fri @ 8:30

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NoodlesMom
Tiffany (28) & Adrien (30)
Marissa (8) & Adrien Jr. (4)
Houston, TX
Main Dining

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Faith&Hope
Kym (33) & DH (38)
DD (6) & DD (3)
California
Cat 5 (7598)
Main dining
Previous DCL: Western x 2, Eastern x 1
Excursions: KW-staying on the boat!; GC-enjoy 7 mile beach; Coz-might do Dolphin Discovery at Chankanaab; CC-?

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Pooh's-Honey-Pot
Sonya (31) & Tony (30)
No kids
Norwich, England
Cat 9/2578
Late dining
Excursions: KW-walk to the Southernmost bit. No other plans apart from eating one of the key lime pies on a stick I keep reading about!; GC-DH wants to do the Sea Trek and I have not found a way to talk him out of it so looks like I'm doing that!; Coz-the Tulum Tour - I really want to see these, but the trip does sound a bit long and possibly dull!!!!; CC-Getaway Pkg
Palo: Thurs-dinner @ 7 PM
Spa: Mon-couples massage @ 10:45 AM

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tsarina13
Tammy & DD (6)
Mom & Niece (19)
Previous DCL: 3-day (1998) & 4-day (2002)
Friday night: Hyatt
Excursions: GC-Pirate Encounter; CC-bike rental
Palo: Mon-tea

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JohnathanS
Johnathan (36)& DMom Patt (60)
Smyrna, GA
Previous DCL: 4-day Wonder 2005
Palo: Sun-brunch @ 10 AM; Wed-dinner @ 6 PM
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Bellamickey
Belinda (31) & Shawn (30)
Lawton, OK
Gty 12
Late dining
Previous DCL: 3 others, including Eastern last time
Celebrations: Thurs-vow renewal wedding (5/21) at 5:30pm on secret deck 7!! (as of right now, crossing fingers that weather is perfect so maybe you guys can sneek a peak from above)
Palo: On our VR night, we have Palo for our post ceremony at 7pm.
Excursoins: GC-morning island tour; Cozumel-Fury catamaran sail,snorkel and beach party

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Zeppelin
DH & DW
DD (6)
Previous DCL: 2 others
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[Hudson5&Lennon3]

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SpeedFigure
JorDan aka Princess JorDanella (25) & Chad (30)
No kids
Utah
Cat 12
Previous DCL: 1 Eastern, 2 Western for JorDan, 1st for Chad
Celebrations: 5 yr Wedding anniversary!
Fri night: Travelodge Inn & Suites
Early Dining
Excursions: Key West-renting Sea Doo's, then walking around Key West; Grand Cayman- Island tour with Stringray City (It's a must!! I love my Stingrays); Cozumel- Scuba Diving, not sure where though. Anyone else scuba??????; Castaway Cay- Serinity Bay
Palo: None
Spa: Rain Forest Pass

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minimi.4124
No info given yet
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Dizneyholic
Chasity & DFi Gus (both early 30's)
Southern California
Previous DCL: this will be our 1st cruise!!!
Celebrations: We're also celebrating our 10th Anniversary together!!
Late Dinner Seating
Palo: Sun 5/17 Dinner @ 6:00pm
Excursions: Cozumel Dune Buggy & Snorkel Tour; CC-bike rentals
Spa: Thurs 5/21 Metabolic Testing 9:30am for Chasity & 10:15 for Gus
Would like to do Spinning classes & jog the deck 4 track as well.

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cruisinmama22
Amy & John
Lauryn (9) & Andrew (5)
Oakale, CT
Main seating
Previous cruising on Royal carribean & Carnival
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mambrose
Megan & DH
DD Taylor (11) & DS Chase (3 1/2)
My mom- Nancy
My brother- Michael
His wife- Jackie
Their son Mikey (5 1/2)
Their son ryan (2 1/2)
Grandpop- Joe!
Previous DCL: Wonder in 2008
Friday night: Radisson
Celebrations: Megan's DH's birthday on Sunday!
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DevinDemi2
Demetris (32) & Kerwin (35)
Devin (9) & Demi (3)
Kevin (Kerwin's twin bro) & Aida
DS Christian (3)
Cat 12's
Previous DCL: Eastern Halloween 2007
Demetris & Kerwin's pic

Kevin & Aida's pic

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tazgirl1981
Shauna (27) & Mike (30)
Christopher (3, almost 4)
Miami, FL
#6138
Late dining
Celebrations: 10th anniversary
Previous DCL: Wonder 2007 & 2009, Magic Eastern 2008

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ottermouse
Desiree & Brian
DS (12) & DD (10)
Brian's parents
Friends with DD (10) & DS (7)
Deck 5
Previous DCL: November 2008
Celebrations: Sun-12th Anniversary
Palo: Sun-dinner
Spa: Sun-Exotic Rasul
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yanjan
Nick & Janice
Nick's DMom Joan & DBro Marc
Cat 12 x 2
New Brunswick, Canada
1st DCL

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aimathy
Amy & DH
DD (12), DS (9), & DD (10 months)
Friday night: Residence Inn
Celebrations: DS 9th birthday on Saturday
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Marcy Mouse
Marcy (34) & Chris (36)
Adults only
Canada
Cat 12
Excursions: KW-walk around; GC-city tour; Coz-zip line & snorkel, beach?; CC-?

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dta87 and maplemouse
From Williamsburg, VA:
David (dta87) & Susan
DD Hayley (19), DS Graham (17), DD Olivia (15)
From Tennesee:
Margaret (maplemouse) & Bob
DD - Sarah
From California:
DMom - Terry & DDad - Andy
DSis - Nancy
DSis - Michele
DSis - Donna
DN - Taylor
DN - Madison (11)
Friday night: David's family-driving and will be at the CIS trying to get the earliest shuttle. Margaret's family-driving that morning hopefully at port opening. California-flying in the night before and staying at the MCO Hyatt.
From top left to right: Dave, Susan, Hayley, Olivia, Michele, Donna, Nancy. Bottom row: Graham, Terry, Andy.

And another photo at Colonial Williamsburg left to right: Hayley, Dave, Susan, Margaret, and Sarah:

Bob, Margaret, and Sarah

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miksilver
Kim (32) & Chris (33)
Chelsea (4)
Hagerstown, MD
Prevoius DCL: 1st DCL but six previous on others
Celebrations: Chris' Birthday May 12th!

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mariemac
mom and dad first time cruisers from florida
bill and mary and 2 dd from mass
ken and michelle and 3 dd from arkansas
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efoote01
DW & DH
DD (5)
New York
1st Disney cruise
Gty 12
Excursions: KW-maybe trying the aquarium & walking around; GC-Sea Grape; Coz-Nachi Cocum; CC-?
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[Hudson5&Lennon3]

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40-Something Kid
Barbara, 51 (I am still "40-Something," 40-Eleven to be exact)
DSis Mary Ellen, 48
DNiece Alexandra, 15
DNiece Calista, 5 (6 on May 22!!)
McLean, VA
Early seating
#8022 (Cat 3)
Celebrations: Calista's 6th birthday on Fri
Excursions: We have not scheduled any excursions yet, but might go see the dolphins in Cozumel. Key West is so great just to walk around and soak up the relaxed feeling.
Mary Ellen & Barbara:

Alexandra & Calista on left:
Barbara & Calista:
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1littlespark
Robin & David
No kids
Central Florida
1st DCL
Celebrations: Anniversary on Tues & Robin's Birthday on Thurs
Excursions: Key West - Just hanging out, since it's our home state and we've never been there yet; Grand Cayman - Seven Mile Beach Break; Cozumel - Cozumel Beach Break; Castaway Cay - Decided not to book anything, so we can just hang, have fun & explore. I plan on trying to kayak (or something like it) on one of the beaches, but I would like to do it more spur of the moment while there.

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lucky1
Laura & DH
DD (7)
Southwest Desert in Arizona
Friday night: Hyatt @ MCO
Cat 12 GTY
Main Dining
Excursions: KW(I am excited to go here) Doing our own thing by taking the trolley to Southern tip and then see Butterflys and back up to eat keyLime Pie. GC -Boatswain through DCL, COZ -No plans, CC -Stingrays
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kandeebunny
Kristi & DMom Patty
Excursions: Key West we booked nothing as we want to see the Hemmingway House; Grand Cayman is the Island Tour from 11:30-1:30; Cozumel is Cozumel Highlights and Mayan Ruins from 12:15-4:45; Castaway is a float rental day.
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everafter1
Florida
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mm4mm
Skokie, IL
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ral68
Rich (41) & Shelly (43)
Alyssa (9) & Alex (8)
Chicago
Friday night: Radisson & 11 AM shuttle

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stichlover87
(21) sailing with Mom
Cousin & her fiance
Naperville, IL
Previous DCL: 5 cruises on Wonder
Celebrations: College graduation!
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Lauren7&Chris4
Alberquerque, NM
Celebrations: 15th Anniversary on May 22
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NotAZoo
Dennis & Amy
Luke (Terribly Two)
New Jersey
1st DCL
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Bill1125
Bill? & DW
Celebrations: 1st anniversary!
Previous DCL: 4 on Wonder
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CrymsonX
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Kayte4321
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LINKED RESERVATIONS:
Early dining "with kids" (requested APLLAPL):
Faith&Hope
Texfinn
Mother_Hen
Noodlesmom
Hudson5&Lennon3 (x2)
Tinkattude6 (x2)
lillygator (x2)
miksilver

Early dining "without kids" (requested APLLAPL):
SpeedFigure
Disgirl83
lucyddr

Late dining:
2 Eagle Mom
austin77
Bellamickey


ANNIVERSARIES!
SpeedFigure 5th Anniversary on May 14th
Tazgirl1981 10th Anniversary
krishouse 12th Anniversary on 5/17
ottermouse 12th Anniversary on 5/17
shasess 1st Anniversary on 5/17
DisneyTripReports 20th Anniversary on 5/20
2 Eagle Scout 25th Anniversary
Mother_Hen 25th Anniversary
Bellamickey 10th Anniversary and Vow Renewal on 5/21
Dizneyholic 10th Anniversary on 5/12
Tink113sMom 40th Anniversary
adedward 33rd Anniversary in June
1littlespark 8th Anniversary on 5/19
ral68 14th Anniversary on 5/19
Bill1125 1st Anniversary
Lauren7&Chris4 15th Anniversary on 5/22

 

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

I'm here!

 

[Tink113sMom]

Me too!

 

[texfinn]

Me too -- even though I shouldn't be...shhhh....in the office.....

 

[ottermouse]

I am here too!!!

 

[Tink113]

I'm Here!
party cruise roll call....

 

[tsarina13]

Me, too.

 

[miksilver]

I made it over here!

 

[SpeedFigure]

The Princess has arrived!!!

 

[austin77]

LOL...Wow, alot of stuff going on...I was lost!! I had to find my way over here!! but everyone! Dont worry!! I MADE IT! LOL

WooHoo! Cruise soooon!

Magnets are done...Travel insurance is paid for, PACKING is done!!! We got our American money! Now we just need to start driving!!

 

[shasess]

I'm here!!!!!

 

[Bellamickey]

I made it!!! I'm Here!!

 

[indigodisney]

I'm here too....going to finally start packing on the weekend!

Nice that we made it to a new thread!!

 

[mother_hen]

Thanks so much for getting this going, Val! You're the best!

 

[lillygator]

did they announce Nassau for sure for us? I noticed someone said they booked the room.

 

[40-Something Kid]

I am here, too.

Here is a tip I heard last week at the gym from another Disneyholic. If you have a child, bring a T-shirt and a marker and put it in a plastic bag labeled with your name and stateroom. Give it to your stateroom attendant. The T-shirt will be signed by all of the characters (out of sight, below decks, I guess) and returned by the end of the cruise. Has anyone tried this?

Mary Ellen and Barbara, sisters, best friends, Disneyholics

 

[Albertofreitas]

New thread!

We are a large group of people, we should be listen. Maybe if we all call Disney they find us a new port in the western caribbean instead of Nassau, or at least a double dip!