1/6/2007 Early Roll Call...Anyone Else Going???

[tinkerbellmom1]

What did she tell you that she was rude and made you cry? I don't get it?

Sorry Ana,

I had called DCL to let them know that Austin may not be walking on his own then and that we were told swimming may be out completely-I called them because all of our excursions are swim based! Swimming with the Dolphins in St. Maarten, a snorkeling adventure in St. Thomas, swimming with the manta rays in CC. I almost cancelled our trip in October when he first has his accident, but they assured me that we could trade excursions or make changes as needed to make sure he'll still have a great trip. When I called on Tuesday the lady said we could cancel but they wouldn't help with anything, TWICE! So when I asked her to note that on our reservation number in case we decided to back out, her tune changed. Not OK with me! We are lucky to be in a suite, and Austin will have plenty of room to get around, but what about other children who have accidents and aren't staying in suites? Do their parents just cancel these trips they've been planning for 14 months? We won't know if Austin can swim on our trip until 2 days before we leave. Cutting in close huh? I'll quit nagging. If he can't swim, it means we go to the front of the line on every ride at WDW! We'll make do with other excursions and still enjoy it, but he really wants to be able to swim with sea turtles and dolphins. Think happy thoughts!

Hey, In 28 days I'll be at the port waiting to be checked in! Woo Hoo! Cosmos and martini flights are waiting for me there!

Ana-All done with finals for your semester? I hope so!

 

[Sunflowergirl66]

Hi jellojatdisney,
I will be on the cruise with my husband and DD 4 1/2 (she'll be 5 in April so a bit more than 4 1/2)

We are all going to have sooooo much fun and it's coming up very fast...

 

[soleilmagie]

Hi, just joining in b/c made our reservations 2 days ago. This is our first cruise ever and I am soo excited. Unfortunately, my husband and DS 6 can't join us. So it will be me and DD 4 1/2 and DD 2 1/2. My girls are good so it will be a great trip. Anyone else with kids the same age? I really want to try and get a reservation on board to Palo's. Any single (or not) travelers interested in joining me?

Welcome jellojatdisney!


My kids are the same age as yours. In fact, if you go to page 1, you will see plenty of us with kids that age! I'm sorry your DH and DS can't join you...

 

[NYAna]

Hi, just joining in b/c made our reservations 2 days ago. This is our first cruise ever and I am soo excited. Unfortunately, my husband and DS 6 can't join us. So it will be me and DD 4 1/2 and DD 2 1/2. My girls are good so it will be a great trip. Anyone else with kids the same age? I really want to try and get a reservation on board to Palo's. Any single (or not) travelers interested in joining me?

Welcome to our group jellojatdisney!!!

 

[NYAna]

Sorry Ana,

I had called DCL to let them know that Austin may not be walking on his own then and that we were told swimming may be out completely-I called them because all of our excursions are swim based! Swimming with the Dolphins in St. Maarten, a snorkeling adventure in St. Thomas, swimming with the manta rays in CC. I almost cancelled our trip in October when he first has his accident, but they assured me that we could trade excursions or make changes as needed to make sure he'll still have a great trip. When I called on Tuesday the lady said we could cancel but they wouldn't help with anything, TWICE! So when I asked her to note that on our reservation number in case we decided to back out, her tune changed. Not OK with me! We are lucky to be in a suite, and Austin will have plenty of room to get around, but what about other children who have accidents and aren't staying in suites? Do their parents just cancel these trips they've been planning for 14 months? We won't know if Austin can swim on our trip until 2 days before we leave. Cutting in close huh? I'll quit nagging. If he can't swim, it means we go to the front of the line on every ride at WDW! We'll make do with other excursions and still enjoy it, but he really wants to be able to swim with sea turtles and dolphins. Think happy thoughts!

Hey, In 28 days I'll be at the port waiting to be checked in! Woo Hoo! Cosmos and martini flights are waiting for me there!

Wow, I can't believe she was like that with you. That was not right.

Ana-All done with finals for your semester? I hope so!

Sheri, only 12 days to go. Today was my last clinical (which means that I go to the hospital to see patients). My final is on the 21st and I can't wait to finish up and really start preparing for the cruise. So, just a bit longer and I will be all done with this draining semester. I never ever thought nursing school was going to consume so much of my life.

 

[NYAna]

Hi All,

Now that we are getting much closer to our cruise date I was wondering if we want to put our heads together and think about a few things we can do for the children in our group to make the cruise even extra special than it already will be. I've read on the boards that some groups (like us) get together and buy/make goodie bags and such for the kids. Anyone interested? I personally don't have children of my own (that will happen when I FINISH nursing school ) but I have an 11 year old girl and a 22 month old boy traveling with me and I would love to do something for them and even YOUR children. So, anyone anyone? Anyone interested?

We can do something when we meet for the first time and/or during pirate night. My friend (which is like a sister to me) has purchased pirate banner to decorate the area right outside our cabins (which are side to side) and also pirate flags. I am going to order pirate goodie bags to put treats like candy and small toys.

Sooooo, what are your ideas?

 

[tinkerbellmom1]

Sheri, only 12 days to go. Today was my last clinical (which means that I go to the hospital to see patients). My final is on the 21st and I can't wait to finish up and really start preparing for the cruise. So, just a bit longer and I will be all done with this draining semester. I never ever thought nursing school was going to consume so much of my life.

Keep your chin up! You're near the end of the semester!

And, Yes! I would love to make some goodie bags for the kiddos! Mine are young teens, but they would love some goodies to sit on deck and watch Pirates with! Keep me posted how you want to do this!

 

[Bullseyebaby]

Welcome Jellojatdisney! You'll have a great time with your little ones. That's too bad the rest of the family couldn't join you, but you'll go back again! Once you've gone DCL, it's hard to cruise with any other line! It's the best!

 

[soleilmagie]

Hi All,

Now that we are getting much closer to our cruise date I was wondering if we want to put our heads together and think about a few things we can do for the children in our group to make the cruise even extra special than it already will be. I've read on the boards that some groups (like us) get together and buy/make goodie bags and such for the kids. Anyone interested? I personally don't have children of my own (that will happen when I FINISH nursing school ) but I have an 11 year old girl and a 22 month old boy traveling with me and I would love to do something for them and even YOUR children. So, anyone anyone? Anyone interested?

We can do something when we meet for the first time and/or during pirate night. My friend (which is like a sister to me) has purchased pirate banner to decorate the area right outside our cabins (which are side to side) and also pirate flags. I am going to order pirate goodie bags to put treats like candy and small toys.

Sooooo, what are your ideas?

I think it could be a good idea, but do you know that there are more than 30 kids under 15 on our list? That makes a lot of goody bags...

 

[NYAna]

I think it could be a good idea, but do you know that there are more than 30 kids under 15 on our list? That makes a lot of goody bags...

It's just an idea. I think if we all do a little we can make it special. Hey, if not I'll just take care of two kids traveling with me. It's just that I will be buying goodie bags from Oriental Trading and some other stuff and you know how everything you buy from them is bulk so I figured we can all get together and do something for the kids.

This doesn't have to be done. I've just read on other boards how they've done things for the kids in their groups which were bigger than ours.

Again, this is JUST an idea.

Oh, and what ever happened to the idea of the green bracelets to identify each other? I think that is a good idea too!

 

[soleilmagie]

It's just an idea. I think if we all do a little we can make it special. Hey, if not I'll just take care of two kids traveling with me. It's just that I will be buying goodie bags from Oriental Trading and some other stuff and you know how everything you buy from them is bulk so I figured we can all get together and do something for the kids.

This doesn't have to be done. I've just read on other boards how they've done things for the kids in their groups which were bigger than ours.

Again, this is JUST an idea.

Oh, and what ever happened to the idea of the green bracelets to identify each other? I think that is a good idea too!

Hi Ana!

I'm sorry if I seemed harsh, I didn't mean to. We don't have Oriental Trading out here. I just looked at their website and they sure seem to have some nice goodies at fair prices! The only place I could think about was my local dollar store and it isn't nowhere near Oriental Trading! Do they have bracelets as well? I've looked out a few web sites, but you had to order at least 250 bracelets!

If we can't do bracelets there's always the alien green Mickey paint chips from Home Depot, but I like the bracelets because you can wear them the hole cruise and it's not too obvious.

 

[jellojatdisney]

How "formal" are formal nights? Are we talking black cocktail dress - short - long - or the full length bridesmaids dress that I recently wore (it is actually very nice - not one of those awful one's)?

 

[NYAna]

Hi Ana!

I'm sorry if I seemed harsh, I didn't mean to. We don't have Oriental Trading out here. I just looked at their website and they sure seem to have some nice goodies at fair prices! The only place I could think about was my local dollar store and it isn't nowhere near Oriental Trading! Do they have bracelets as well? I've looked out a few web sites, but you had to order at least 250 bracelets!

If we can't do bracelets there's always the alien green Mickey paint chips from Home Depot, but I like the bracelets because you can wear them the hole cruise and it's not too obvious.

No, no, no. You were not harsh at all. Please don't take it the wrong way. I was just explaining my idea. And it's all just an idea, nothing more than that.

I haven't actually looked around for the bracelets. I was going to search on the boards to see if any other groups had done that and where they got there bracelets. I'll do a bit of searching tomorrow and get back to you.

Can't wait till our trip!!!

 

[NYAna]

How "formal" are formal nights? Are we talking black cocktail dress - short - long - or the full length bridesmaids dress that I recently wore (it is actually very nice - not one of those awful one's)?

Hi jellojatdisney,

Sorry, I can't answer your question as I've only been on the wonder for the 3 day cruise and there wasn't any formal night.

 

[jellojatdisney]

Sorry if I have seemed a bit slow to catch on here. I just spent the time (probably more than I had but I was determined) to read the thread from the beginning. So now I feel like I know each of you a little bit.

Couple of questions:
Is the meeting still on for 1/6 at 2:30 in the Promenade Lounge? I would love to meet all of you and my DDs (4 1/2 and 2 1/2) would love to meet the other kids both big and small.

Is anyone managing the virtual cruise album since Captain Jack left? If I can figure out how to with my new digital camera I will send a picture of the girls and me.

Ana I love your door sign. Now I feel motivated. My girls will get a kick out of it. I'll have to find something princess.

 

[soleilmagie]

How "formal" are formal nights? Are we talking black cocktail dress - short - long - or the full length bridesmaids dress that I recently wore (it is actually very nice - not one of those awful one's)?

You can see pictures of what people wear on formal night on this thread

 

[NYAna]

Sorry if I have seemed a bit slow to catch on here. I just spent the time (probably more than I had but I was determined) to read the thread from the beginning. So now I feel like I know each of you a little bit.

Couple of questions:
Is the meeting still on for 1/6 at 2:30 in the Promenade Lounge? I would love to meet all of you and my DDs (4 1/2 and 2 1/2) would love to meet the other kids both big and small.

Is anyone managing the virtual cruise album since Captain Jack left? If I can figure out how to with my new digital camera I will send a picture of the girls and me.

Ana I love your door sign. Now I feel motivated. My girls will get a kick out of it. I'll have to find something princess.

Hi jellojatdisney,

I'm glad you took the time to read the thread and get to know us. Now we have to get to know you.

In regards to the virtual cruise site, last thing I heard was that Soleilmagie was going to take it over (am I right Soleilmagie?). It would be great to add more pictures to the site since lots more people have joined us.

Thanks for the reminder of the door sign. I made that back in January when I booked the cruise but have never gotten around to printing it on magnetic paper. I hope to get the paper in the next few weeks.

 

[NYAna]

You can see pictures of what people wear on formal night on this thread

Soleilmagie,

Thanks for that link. I had no clue how everyone dressed up that night. Everyone looks very very nice. I haven't told DH that we have to dress up for formal night. No worries though. He doesn't own a tux but has a ton of suits. I on the other hand have a dilema. I've gained so much weight and haven't purchased any pretty dresses since I've gained the weight. Oh well, I being buying a dress soon.

 

[NYAna]

 

[soleilmagie]

Hi jellojatdisney,

I'm glad you took the time to read the thread and get to know us. Now we have to get to know you.

In regards to the virtual cruise site, last thing I heard was that Soleilmagie was going to take it over (am I right Soleilmagie?). It would be great to add more pictures to the site since lots more people have joined us.

Thanks for the reminder of the door sign. I made that back in January when I booked the cruise but have never gotten around to printing it on magnetic paper. I hope to get the paper in the next few weeks.

And I tought CaptainJack offered to take care of it even if he wasn't coming anymore... Looks like we'll have to go and look a few pages behind!