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

[Grandma4ever]

We got our Disney Mail today. Not any thing I didn't know but it from DISNEY. I am so excited I can't Stand myself. Lois

 

[stina]

I know! I just love getting mail from Disney. It makes my day.

stina

 

[nacho1337]

We got our Disney Mail today. Not any thing I didn't know but it from DISNEY. I am so excited I can't Stand myself. Lois

We got our today, but it give the date to book at 75 day out not 90 days. We are castaway club members. I was wonder if all of yours was like that or disney has something screw up in our reas.

 

[Grandma4ever]

We got our today, but it give the date to book at 75 day out not 90 days. We are castaway club members. I was wonder if all of yours was like that or disney has something screw up in our reas.

My letter says we can book our excursions on June 10. I believe that is 90 days out. You can call I am sure it will be very easy to correct. Let us know what you find out. Lois

 

[PrettyInTink]

Hi all! I am in Idaho enjoying a nice visit with myDMIL. She is so excited about the trip in Sept. She has shown me all of the new outfits she has gotten. September can't come fast enough! June 10 is my birthday, so I wont forget to book our excursions. We are looking at this: Parasailing on CC for dd, ds, dh and dpapa. JetSki Eco tour on CC for dh, ds, dpapa. Collagen Facials for me, dmil, dd, and dnanny. We are just gonna wing it on the other islands. Usually we just rent a cab and do an island tour. Or walk around in a daze. Whatever happens. These excursions are a surprise too everyone but dd and ds. They will be so excited!!!! Whats everyone else planning?

 

[Grandma4ever]

i have been trying to add the shore excursions to the roster. Please check it out. The screen name is in red and the shore excursions are in Sea Green. Once again if you find anything that is incorrect or has changed please let me know. It is just a few days for many of us to book our activities on board.

One more day closer

 

[Bareacuda]

Lois... it looks very good.
Thanks for taking on such a hecktic job!

 

[S.S.Oceanlover]

What is this letter you guys are referring to? I got 2 things today in the mail. One was our new Castaway club cards and the other was the 2007 cruise planner with the DVD.

No excursions for us in Grand Cayman as we'll be staying on the ship.
Castaway Cay just vegging out at Serenity Bay, and Cozumel we will be going to Mr Sanchos.

Bill

 

[S.S.Oceanlover]

OK wife just saw the Disney CD and wants to go to Palos for dinner.
Would Thursday be the second formal? It's a day at sea?

I forgot about Key West. We'll be on the ship or at the Rum Barrel watching the Eagles football game.

Anybody ever go to Nachi-Cocum in Cozumel?

Bill

 

[Grandma4ever]

I think I have everything added to the roster and dining list. So if you have provided me with info please check the lists to see if I got it right.

One day closer!!!!!​

 

[nacho1337]

My letter says we can book our excursions on June 10. I believe that is 90 days out. You can call I am sure it will be very easy to correct. Let us know what you find out. Lois

Disney did not have the cc numbers for this cruise, but they had it for the sept 15 cruise


who knows

 

[stina]

I received 2 pieces of mail from DCL. The first was a package with a letter saying if I was paid in full by June 10 I could book my excursions and palo ressies because I am CC member.

The second piece of mail arrived Friday and it was 2 new castaway club cards.

Our excursions are: (though we haven't booked them yet)

Key West - Pirate Soul (on our own), Pub Crawl

Grand Cayman - Island tour & snorkeling with stingrays (early)
(A word of advice to first time cruisers... don't eat food on Grand Cayman, last time we decided we wanted an authentic caribbean lunch and our bill came to $80 for a couple of sandwiches and a drink because everything is payable in pounds which are worth more than the dollar!)

Cozumel - Dolphin Swim & Chankanaab Park (on our own, will probably book direclty through the park)

Castaway Cay - just chillin!


The most expensive excursion will be the dolphin swim but I think it will be worth it. Last time we went to Chankanaab we watching people doing it and it looked like a lot of fun!

stina

 

[Bareacuda]

OK wife just saw the Disney CD and wants to go to Palos for dinner.
Would Thursday be the second formal? It's a day at sea?

Bill

Hi Bill... Thursday is at sea and a semi formal night... so book Palos! Yummmmmmmm

 

[stina]

Ok, I know all us Castaway Clubbers will be clamoring for our ressies on June 10, but I have to ask a question, when does booking availability start? Is it 12:01 am on June 10? If there's one thing I take seriously, it's Palo ressies. Ha ha.

stina

 

[Bareacuda]

Yup... 12:01 am is right...now it that EST... so us west coasters will be 9:01 pm. OR could it be that we(WC) have to do it at 3:01 am???

Dang... I must be thinking too much... now Im confused


The Other Ann

 

[nacho1337]

it is 3:00 am est to book reservation

 

[ReAnSt]

Hi all! I am in Idaho enjoying a nice visit with myDMIL. She is so excited about the trip in Sept. She has shown me all of the new outfits she has gotten. September can't come fast enough! June 10 is my birthday, so I wont forget to book our excursions. We are looking at this: Parasailing on CC for dd, ds, dh and dpapa. JetSki Eco tour on CC for dh, ds, dpapa. Collagen Facials for me, dmil, dd, and dnanny. We are just gonna wing it on the other islands. Usually we just rent a cab and do an island tour. Or walk around in a daze. Whatever happens. These excursions are a surprise too everyone but dd and ds. They will be so excited!!!! Whats everyone else planning?

Happy early b-day fellow Gemini, my B-day is June 11. How are things now with DMIL? I saw your thread the other night, I can't recall if I responded to it or not.

Everyone else hope you had a great weekend. Is is September yet??

 

[Grandma4ever]

I believe the Dining list and the roster is current. If you have posted information please check it out to make sure I got it right.

We are collecting this infomation for the roster.
1) First Name
2) Screen Name
3) Relationship to those you are cruising with (Wife, Daughter, MIL Etc)
4) Dining rotation (Early or late)
5) Stateroom number
6) Is anyone in your group having a celbration on board (Anniverary, Birthday, Graduation)
7) What are your planned Shore Excrursions


Would you enjoy sharing a meal with this crazy group. We are sharing a get to know you Lunch on Monday at noon in Parrots Cay.

Then on Friday before we hit the beach at Castaway Cay we are having a Jammie Breakfast at Topsiders at 7:30 AM. Yes it is in the early morning.

I am keeping a list to let DCL know how many we are expecting to join us. If you have not RSVP for these events and would like to be included please let me know. We currently have over 30 for the Breakfast and 20 something for the lunch.

We don't have a list but we are meeting at 3 PM by the Mickey pool over by the drink station to hand out Leis to those who ordered them and have not gotten them at an earlier meet.

There are pre-meets planed for both WDW and the MCO Hyatt. If you are interested in either of those just ask and the information I am sure will magically appear.

Last but not least and very possible most important to some there is a Bar Hop in the planning stages for Key West. More info will be posted as the time is drawing closer.

See all in September. Lois

 

[Bareacuda]

Thanks Stephen !I think I was way over thinking things!

Perhaps excitment is getting overwhelming....I Need A Vacation!

 

[VirginiaMickey]

I have just changed my family's vacation to this DCL sailing and thought
I may introduce ourselves to your group.
We have sailed on the magic before (5 times in the last 2 yrs) and are
looking forward to our 6th time.
We live in Northern Virginia (about 20 miles from Washington DC) and have
lived here on and off for 30+ years.