05/09/2009 May 9, 2009 7-Night Eastern St Maarten... Watch Out!

[don604]

Great to have you all with us!!

 

[Tink113]

Great to have you all with us!!

Thanks!!!

Again with namesarty:
1) Me (Amanda)
2) My new hubby (Jason)
3) My Mom (Carole)
4) My dad (Bob)
5) My younger Bro (Kevin) (21)
6) My Big Bro (Rob)
7) My Sister-in-law (Alison)
8) Nephew #1 (8) (Bobby)
9) Nephew #2 (6) (Adam)

Yes, I do know that there are 3 Roberts on that list. 3 generations of Roberts to be exact (just all diff nick-names for Robert)!

 

[DisneyTampa]

I was just wondering if anyone has started a FE list for this cruise yet??? If so, can we join?

This will be my 1st cruise, what is a FE list?

 

[don604]

I was wondering that too

 

[LJC1861]

I believe it stands for Fish Extender.

For those who want more info.......

Fish Extenders are banners with pockets that many people hang on the Fish that is on the wall outside each stateroom. On many cruises people from the DIS board get together to leave small gifts for each other in the Fish Extender pockets. It is lots of fun to both give and receive these little grab bag type gifts.

Linda

 

[Tink113]

This will be my 1st cruise, what is a FE list?

Look at me, starting trouble already! LOL! Yes, FE's are Fish Extenders. You can search on ebay and purchase one, make one yourself, or (like me) have a wonderful DiSer make one for you. (Actually I had 3 made, as we have 3 cabins)

I found a thread that has a ton of info about them. I have never done one, but I have mine and I'm ready to roll.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

Anyone interested????

 

[scottie]

Look at me, starting trouble already! LOL! Yes, FE's are Fish Extenders. You can search on ebay and purchase one, make one yourself, or (like me) have a wonderful DiSer make one for you. (Actually I had 3 made, as we have 3 cabins)

I found a thread that has a ton of info about them. I have never done one, but I have mine and I'm ready to roll.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

Anyone interested????

You can count at least one of our two rooms in! Heck lets do both rooms since our son will be in one room with us and our girls will be in the room next door with MIL.

 

[gottaluvEeyore]

Hello all!Our family will be joining you on the cruise too!!!! This will be our second time on the Magic. Joining me will be DH Jim, DD Kati 13 and DD Addie 11. We are so excited!!!!

Teresa

 

[alanapapa]

Hello all!Our family will be joining you on the cruise too!!!! This will be our second time on the Magic. Joining me will be DH Jim, DD Kati 13 and DD Addie 11. We are so excited!!!!

Teresa

Glad to have you with us.

 

[don604]

 

[gottaluvEeyore]

Thank you!!! It's been a while since I've visited the Dis boards so I need to read up. I feel so out of the loop.

 

[DisneyTampa]

Welcome!!!

It is nice to have another member of our group who has been on the Magic and will be able to help all of us newbies out!

 

[scottie]

Hello all!Our family will be joining you on the cruise too!!!! This will be our second time on the Magic. Joining me will be DH Jim, DD Kati 13 and DD Addie 11. We are so excited!!!!

Teresa

Hi Teresa... welcome aboard what is sure to be a GREAT cruise!! It is nice to see you have two girls that will be around the age of my oldest daughter, Meghan. She will be 12 when we sail.

 

[WILDCATMICKEY]

WELCOME ABOARD! To all those newbies who have not cruised before remember you will need to get a PASSPORT.

 

[scottie]

WELCOME ABOARD! To all those newbies who have not cruised before remember you will need to get a PASSPORT.

Did I miss something? I was fairly certain the final rules released said US citzen cruise passengers would not need one for cruises such as our 7-night Eastern. It is a wonderful idea to have them I was under the impression they were not going to be required for a lot of cruise cases (due to a strong push I am sure by lobbyist for the cruise/travel industry).

 

[Tink113]

Did I miss something? I was fairly certain the final rules released said US citzen cruise passengers would not need one for cruises such as our 7-night Eastern. It is a wonderful idea to have them I was under the impression they were not going to be required for a lot of cruise cases (due to a strong push I am sure by lobbyist for the cruise/travel industry).

Odd, I was under the impression that everyone needs a passport to travel by air and sea... However, this is what is written on Disney website.

And by the way, coming from someone who works in a lobbying firm near the hill, you can be sure they were the ones to push the change if there was one.

"What proof of citizenship do I need to bring?

In order to board the ship, all Guests are required to provide proper travel documentation. Guests unable to provide proof of citizenship will not be permitted to sail. All Guests claiming U.S. citizenship, including children, must present one of the following as proof of U.S. citizenship:

* Valid, unexpired U.S. passport.
* Original state issued Birth Certificate; additionally, Guests 18 years of age and older must present a photo ID issued by a Local, State or Federal Government agency.
* Original Certificate of Naturalization; additionally, Guests 18 years of age and older must present a photo ID issued by a Local, State or Federal Government agency.
* Original Certificate of Citizenship; additionally, Guests 18 years of age and older must present a photo ID issued by a Local, State or Federal Government agency.
* Original Consular Report of Birth Abroad of U.S. Citizen; additionally, Guests 18 years of age and older must present a photo ID issued by a Local, State or Federal Government agency.

Copies of any of the above documents are not acceptable. We are unable to make any exceptions or accept any other forms of documentation for U.S. citizenship. If you do not present the proper documentation, you will not be permitted to board the ship.

Please visit our section on Travel Document Information for the most up to date proof of citizenship requirements.

All travelers, including U.S. Citizens and all foreign nationals, are required to have a valid passport to enter or re-enter the United States by air as of January 23, 2007.

At Disney Cruise Line®, we ask that you provide your passport number at least 75 days prior to the start of your vacation in your Guest Information Form in My Online Check-In. Visit My Passport Page for the information you need to apply for a passport, including how much time is generally required to receive your passport. United States citizens can also visit the State Department's travel website at http://travel.state.gov, or call the U.S. National Passport Information Center at 877-4USA-PPT for more information.

In addition, on the day of your sailing, all Guests must board the ship no later than 4:00 p.m. Please plan your arrival accordingly to avoid the possibility of not being permitted to sail with us.

Please note that security guidelines require all adult Guests to show a picture I.D. to embark and disembark the ship in all ports, including Castaway Cay. Please be advised that anyone under the age of 18 wishing to go ashore unaccompanied will be required to have a consenting parent, guardian or other responsible adult with them at the gangway, to provide their signature as authorization."

 

[scottie]

I think the plan all along was going to be to require passports but with the final relase of the land/sea rules I guess they gave up on that requirment and just are sticking with the drivers lisc/birth cert for some cruises- like the one we will all be on. I would like the ease of having passports for all of us but the cost for the 5 is a bit too much for me to be willing to cough up for the 5/09 cruise if I can get away with drivers lisc/birth cert.

Must be interesting working in a lobbying firm!?!

 

[Tink113]

I think the plan all along was going to be to require passports but with the final relase of the land/sea rules I guess they gave up on that requirment and just are sticking with the drivers lisc/birth cert for some cruises- like the one we will all be on. I would like the ease of having passports for all of us but the cost for the 5 is a bit too much for me to be willing to cough up for the 5/09 cruise if I can get away with drivers lisc/birth cert.

Must be interesting working in a lobbying firm!?!

Interesting is a good word... LOL!

 

[WILDCATMICKEY]

This is the same route we cruised 4 years ago and we needed a passport if we got off at St. Thomas. I would check with your travel agent to make sure. At least now there is plenty of time instead of the last minute.

 

[don604]

Being that we are currently on the subject of passports... my wife and I already have our passport books however our 2 kids and MIL & FIL do not. So I was wondering if anyone knew if the new passport cards would work for our cruise?

Any help is appreciated!