09/08/07 Early Check in September 8, 2007 Western

[Grandma4ever]

Welcome, since no one has yet to address the kid's agenda I thought I would do that. The club is open from 9AM to Midnight each day. The day we are at Castaway it is housed on the island and closes from 3 to 4 PM to allow the staff to move it back on board. i have cruised with my grandkids 3 times. I feel that the kids club is very safe. You will need to regester your son and that can also be done on line after you are paid in full. At the port you can finish it up by confirming the info and then they will give you a pager to carry so they can reach you if needed. The one time we got paged, one of the kids thought it was time to go swimming. We just explained that it was the adults who decided when we were taking him to the pool not the other way around and all was cool.

On the first cruise my Grand DD 6 didn't want to go to the club. We talked her into staying for an hour and told her she could page us if she wanted to leave after that hour. When we went to pick her up at 11:50 PM that night we got in trouble because we came before the club was to close. As the kids got older they had more interest in other things and less in the club. Last fall my Grand DS (12) spent alot of time entertaining himself. We just had a dry erease board in our stateroom where everyone was to write down where they were so we could find anyone at any time. That worked well. Gave both kids age 12 and 10 at the time freedom of movement but the adults still had the control.

I hope this answers some of your questions. Any other questions out there??? Lois

 

[PrettyInTink]

Yep, KBorn is jumping ship on us (boos and hisses). We understand. We would hate to be the cause of Josh getting bad marks at school and disrupting class and everything. Have fun in October! Unless we hit the powerball we will not be joining you. You are welcome to join us at the PUB CRAWL!!! Seriously, we will be crying in our Margaritaville Margaritas. You will be deeply missed

 

[Bareacuda]

Last night while looking for a car rental place in Key West... I found this live cam site of Duval Street
www.liveduvalstreet.com

Not much was going on at 2 am (their time)

 

[TinkerbellTris]

I just wanted to say thank you for all the info you guy's have given me. I am so much more looking forward to this cruise knowing I virtually will go on this trip somewhat knowing people. It's nice. Thanks Stina for the links to other sites for info. First cruise, so many questions, but you all have done an excellent job answering them all. Thanks again very much.

 

[stina]

Bareacuda - that live duval site is so interesting! I'm watching it right now. There are kids riding by on bikes and people walking, and people in those little electric cars. Hmmm... those electric cars would be perfect for transport back to the Magic post-pub crawl... assuming we had a sober driver!

I've got to find a site that lists all the bars on Key West and their locations, it would be helpful to know the distance from one another and the distance back to the dock.

stina

 

[ladyemmaann]

Hello all. Long time no typing.
By kids do you mean MENTALLY or AGE? At times the 2 of us are kids.
Would a kid request Disney coasters (Disney Fl.) before neck surg?
Yes we went for less then 48 hours. Everest, Tower, hot tub, swimming and the Finding Nemo show and more.
I now am planning shore time for the Sept 8th trip.
Ann

 

[MCourtney]

Think it will warm up by Sept.? My goodness it's COLD.....!!!! I'm doing a quick "girls only" cruise in 2 weeks and am terrified I'm going to have to get a parka!

 

[Grandma4ever]

Glad to see a few more post. Hope every one is well. We could sure use a little warm out here in the Midwest. Time to go to bed. Tomorrow is another day. Lois

 

[Bareacuda]

Bareacuda - that live duval site is so interesting! I'm watching it right now. There are kids riding by on bikes and people walking, and people in those little electric cars. Hmmm... those electric cars would be perfect for transport back to the Magic post-pub crawl... assuming we had a sober driver!

I've got to find a site that lists all the bars on Key West and their locations, it would be helpful to know the distance from one another and the distance back to the dock.

stina

I think there is a pub map on that site stina... if not I'll hunt it down asap. Now are you hinting for a driver???

 

[Bareacuda]

Hello all. Long time no typing.
By kids do you mean MENTALLY or AGE? At times the 2 of us are kids.
Would a kid request Disney coasters (Disney Fl.) before neck surg?
Yes we went for less then 48 hours. Everest, Tower, hot tub, swimming and the Finding Nemo show and more.
I now am planning shore time for the Sept 8th trip.
Ann

What??? another Ann ? My DGD is Emma and so was my grandmother.

Dh and I did pick out all the shore thingys the other night, all 3 weeks worth. And not one drop of blood was spilt

Ann (aka Bare)

 

[stina]

No, no I'm not hinting for a driver! I'm sure we'll be fine to walk back to the Magic. Let's hope!

I'll look around and see if I can find those pub maps too. Seems like a good idea.

Well, I sat down the other day and planned out our excursions. Here's what we're doing:

Key West:

Pirate Soul & Shipwreck Historeum tour (a.m.)
Pub Crawl (p.m.)

Grand Cayman:

Island Tour and Stingray City Snorkel (a.m.)
Probably come back to ship in the afternoon

Cozumel:

Taxi to Chankanaab Park on our own. And Dolphin Swim Encounter which I will line up on my own. (Disney doesn't offer the swimming with dolphins just petting them) Plus snorkeling at Chankanaab. (a.m.) For those who haven't been to Chankanaab it's very nice. If any of you are interested in this we could share a big cab. (there are 4 of us)

Afternoon we'll be hitting the shops and Senior Frog's or Carlos & Charlie's!


stina

 

[ladyemmaann]

3 weeks worth? WOW!. One being Sept 8th Western?
Shore time. ..How much time do we have on shore, duration of activity money for it, ability for the activity and can somethings wait for another trip.
OH.. Lois you are rubbing off on me.. "I work to sail. I sail to work." May of this year is not hear yet nor is Sept trip. I am al ready thinking May of o8. Could the job do without us for 2 weeks? M. studied Panama and built a small replica of it and would like to see it in person.
I Disney to work. I work to Disney. (just a small adjustment on your words..grin).
Ann

 

[ladyemmaann]

Glad to see a few more post. Hope every one is well. We could sure use a little warm out here in the Midwest. Time to go to bed. Tomorrow is another day. Lois

Sleep. no sleep til on Disney.. or on the ocean for nature to assist in your rest.
The ground hog did not see its shadow. But where is the warmth?? nod...
Ann

 

[Bareacuda]

WE really start our vacation on 6th of Sept.in Las Vegas that's our closest airport.
First cruise is the 8th and they'll have to toss our fannies of on the 29th!
Iam soooooo looking foward to this vacation! 3 weeks alone with DH! Wait a minute.... Im talking to 60 other Disers! I just relized we are not alone!

 

[ladyemmaann]

No, no I'm not hinting for a driver! I'm sure we'll be fine to walk back to the Magic. Let's hope!

I'll look around and see if I can find those pub maps too. Seems like a good idea.

Well, I sat down the other day and planned out our excursions. Here's what we're doing:

Key West:

Pirate Soul & Shipwreck Historeum tour (a.m.)
Pub Crawl (p.m.)

Grand Cayman:

Island Tour and Stingray City Snorkel (a.m.)
Probably come back to ship in the afternoon

Cozumel:

Taxi to Chankanaab Park on our own. And Dolphin Swim Encounter which I will line up on my own. (Disney doesn't offer the swimming with dolphins just petting them) Plus snorkeling at Chankanaab. (a.m.) For those who haven't been to Chankanaab it's very nice. If any of you are interested in this we could share a big cab. (there are 4 of us)

Afternoon we'll be hitting the shops and Senior Frog's or Carlos & Charlie's!


stina

Stina,
You mean the Dolphin activity listed for Coz is petting and feeding etc? Hummm.. How much is the Swimming with Dolphins where you are going? Is there a website, other info?
Ann

 

[Grandma4ever]

Following is the list of persons who have posted that they are cruising with us. If I have missed someone please let me know. If any of you are celebrated an anniverary, birthday or anything for that matter I would like to know. It might be nice to know which dining rotation, room number or at least deck location as well. This information can be PM to me if desired.
If there is someone who knows how to set up a web site to post this information that might be nice. I just don't have a clue how to do it. We could use the site to announce planned meets and activities as the plans are finalized. It's just an idea. Lois

Bareacuda

Donna2105

drclaws

gdulaney

Got3grlz

Grandma4ever

hannacanna

JLSE50

ladyemmaann

MCourtney

Michellepooh

Nacho 1337

PrtettyInTink

ReAnSt

Shoes99

Sgtslovack

Stina

Swimteacher

Tamin

Tinkerbelltris

Twinprincesses

XABearX

 

[TinkerbellTris]

Hey Lois,
Great Idea. It's nice to see an actual list of cruisers. I am so excited. O.k. so you asked us to let you know if we will be celebrating anything. YES. We will be celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary, and we chose this cruise as our big trip. We will be bringing our DS8 along with us. Although our anniversary is July 26...we couldn't get a cruise in July, and Septembers Rates were perfect for our budget. Never the less it is to celebrate 10 years!!! Plus it will be our first cruise ever. I can't wait. We are Deck 6, Cat.6, room 6560. Just me, DH, and DS. If anyone has any info on room 6560, please share it with me. Good or bad.

 

[Bareacuda]

Great Job Lois!

Our cabin is 5130 and it's just DH and me.

 

[Grandma4ever]

Great Job Lois!

Our cabin is 5130 and it's just DH and me.

It has been added. Lois

 

[Grandma4ever]

Hey Lois,
Great Idea. It's nice to see an actual list of cruisers. I am so excited. O.k. so you asked us to let you know if we will be celebrating anything. YES. We will be celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary, and we chose this cruise as our big trip. We will be bringing our DS8 along with us. Although our anniversary is July 26...we couldn't get a cruise in July, and Septembers Rates were perfect for our budget. Never the less it is to celebrate 10 years!!! Plus it will be our first cruise ever. I can't wait. We are Deck 6, Cat.6, room 6560. Just me, DH, and DS. If anyone has any info on room 6560, please share it with me. Good or bad.

It has been added. It is my hope that this information (room number, birth names, reasons to celebrate, dining rotation earily or late) Will help with the planning of activities. Are there any takers out there who know how to set it up in a way that everyone can see all the info. I just don't have a clue how to do it, Lois