08 DEC 2007 - 7 Day Eastern Magic

[zack&alexmom]

It depends on whether you are a castaway club member or not. If so, then you can book 75days out(if memory serves me right). If you are in a Cat. 1-3 then 90 days out, otherwise 60 days out.

Linda

 

[RBennett]

Thanks! 60 days it is!!

 

[whazzapp]

HELLO EVERYONE!!

We just got back last week from the 10 night Wonder cruise. It was our first Disney Cruise and we had a great time. It was myself (Tracey), my DW, Staci, and two of my DSs that are 5 and 3. We left another son home with Grandparents. He will turn 2 in October. We had so much fun we decided to book this cruise. This time we are bringing friends and all 3 sons. Not sure I will be faithful poster this far out, but we will try to check in occasionally.

My tip would be to by the shoe organizers that hang on the back of the door. We had two and put one on the each bathroom door. It gave us A LOT of extra space.

I also noticed discussion about things to do at port. When we went to St. Thomas we rented a Jeep for around $60. We drove to Coki Beach, Magens Bay, and Mountain Top. It was far cheaper than doing the DCL excursion for 4. Driving was on the left, but we had no problems.

I too hope the weather will be good at Castaway Cay. We did a 3 night cruise several years ago in the beginning of December. In Nassau, the temperature was warm, but the water was a little too cool to get in. There were a lot of people on the beach, but only a handful were in the water.

My kids are already asking when we are going again. It is hard to explain at their age that it is more than a year away. I don't really want to wait a year either, but such is life!!

 

[cinderellyintx]

We booked it! FINALLY! I cannot wait! we are in the room right next to the walt disney suite -
also is there anyway to move this thread up! It is way on the 5th page! I want to know who is going and i am afraid they will not find us!

 

[RBennett]

So is anyone else celebrating anything special on this trip? My DW and I are celebrating our 3rd Anniversary, and we're wanting a special "souvenir" to bring home. My thought is this; I want to surprise DW with the REAS so that on the day of our anniversary we get up and maybe go do the Rasul "mud room", followed by going to St. Marteen or St. Thomas, wherever we are that day. And then coming back to dinner at Palo's with the romantic turndown service, and then having our romantic breakfast the next morning. But does anyone have any recommendations on the REAS or not? I'm just wanting to see if it's worth it or not, in everyone else's opinion. THANKS! And what type of excursions are everyone else thinking of doing? I'm tired of this place being so quiet. Let's talk and see what everyone else is into!

 

[brack]

We are on the December 9, 2006 cruise (with MrsMork & DrHug) and this cruise next year is one we are considering on booking while onboard. The 12/9 cruise is our 6th and we have always booked the next one onboard.

So I plan to lurk (and post some) until we leave. When I get back I'll let you all know what the final answer is.

Enjoy the time on this thread. We have had a blast for almost two years on the 12/9/06 thread.

 

[whazzapp]

My thought is this; I want to surprise DW with the REAS...

I am probably missing something obvious, but what is REAS?

 

[whazzapp]

We are on the December 9, 2006 cruise (with MrsMork & DrHug) and this cruise next year is one we are considering on booking while onboard. The 12/9 cruise is our 6th and we have always booked the next one onboard.

So I plan to lurk (and post some) until we leave. When I get back I'll let you all know what the final answer is.

Enjoy the time on this thread. We have had a blast for almost two years on the 12/9/06 thread.

I hope you have a fantastic trip. Hopefully you can join us next year as well!

 

[RBennett]

I am probably missing something obvious, but what is REAS?

Not a problem whazzapp. REAS stands for Romantic Escape At Sea. It is a romance package that you add on to your trip and in exchange for it, you supposedly get a couple DCL robes, a silver picture frame, a free 8x10, passes to the rainforest room for the duration of your trip, a bottle of wine with your dinner at Palo's, a romantic turn-down service the night of your dinner at Palo's, and a special breakfast in bed one morning. Now that I type all that out, I think I WILL do it!

 

[whazzapp]

Not a problem whazzapp. REAS stands for Romantic Escape At Sea. It is a romance package that you add on to your trip and in exchange for it, you supposedly get a couple DCL robes, a silver picture frame, a free 8x10, passes to the rainforest room for the duration of your trip, a bottle of wine with your dinner at Palo's, a romantic turn-down service the night of your dinner at Palo's, and a special breakfast in bed one morning. Now that I type all that out, I think I WILL do it!

Sounds cool. That sounds like a good way to get on the road to that "souvenier" you are looking for.

 

[cinderellyintx]

WELL! in answer to your questions - i think you should do the REAS pkg - my sister in law and her hubby did that (almost positive) - well being as we will have our 3 beautiful souveniers with us - we are not BUT we are definately taking advantage of Palo's! Thank goodness for the clubs for the kiddos - i think they would get tired of us as well! LOL We are planning on a snorkling excursion that is kid friendly for 5+ years - in St. Marteen, and there was some really cool things in St Thomas/St John like blackbeards castle, an aquarium or something like that - and of course lest we forget the beautiful beaches!! nOW IN CASTAWAY CAY we are planning on enjoying the beach and everything that island has to offer! Tips are welcome! This is our first trip! I agree also - we need to get busy chatting about this awesome voyage! Wake up!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Donnaksmj]

Hi everyone.....I like that more people are joining us!!! We are leaving Friday the 3rd for a 9 night Royal Caribbean Cruise, but when we get back I will definitely be busier on this board.....We took the same cruise this past Dec on the Magic, so hopefully I can help with some input!!!! talk to you soon!!!

 

[RBennett]

I have another question; my DSIL is my TA and she mentioned to me last night that she's not sure WHAT all we get with the REAS in 2007. Has anyone looked into this, to see what all comes in the package? She said she would look into it for me, but I thought if anyone here had already done so, it would be quicker. In the meantime, I'll check and let everyone know if I find out! WE'RE GETTING CLOSER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Donnaksmj]

hi, just got back last night from a 9 night Royal Caribbean Cruise to Aruba ,Curacao and their private island Labadee.......let's just say I am glad I am booked on the Magic again for next year!!!! Don't get me wrong, we had a great time...we were cruising in the caribbean for 9 nights, but I missed my Disney ship. the people (who were 98% from Jersey) on the ship were not very pleasant. Their rude obnoxious children wrecked the cruise for a lot of people.....

 

[Buzz & Woody]

Just thought I would come back and say hello. We are going on this cruise...it's only 12 months away now! YEsterday we booked another Disney Cruise....for three weeks from now (Decembr 9th-16th) We were planning just disney for 11 days, but saw that it would be only $2100 for the 4 of us so we booked it. We were our travel agents easiest customers! talk about short notice! I am still jittery with excitement!

 

[Donnaksmj]

wow that's great...good for you!!! I saw that great deal come up...I was so tempted but I did just get back last Sunday, I would like to keep my husband!!

 

[whazzapp]

We were planning just disney for 11 days, but saw that it would be only $2100 for the 4 of us so we booked it.

That's awesome. Where do you find these deals? I would like to get in on one of these some day!!

 

[plutojudy]

We are thinking of booking this cruise after the new year. We want to go back to St Thomas.

 

[RBennett]

My DW and I can't WAIT for our cruise! We have decided this week that here in the immediate future, (within the next year) we are going to pack up and move to Florida/Orlando and work for Disney! We don't have kids yet so it'll be easier to move. Then we could go to Disney EVERY DAY!!!! Not to mention on our vacations we can get on one of those last minute cruise specials and just drive over to the port!! But just think, a year from this weekend we will all be on the cruise!!!!! WHOOO HOOO!!!!!!!!

 

[Donnaksmj]

That sounds good.....good luck! What do you think you would like to do for Disney once you get down there?