"10/23/2010 Seven Days of Magic Sailing to the Saints Looking for Serenity Now!"

[Orlanr]

1) Anybody else going to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year?
2) Any other DVC Members?
3) Anybody going to WDW pre-cruise?

 

[coastiewifern]

1. no, but have been in the past and enjoyed it
2. Yes we bought BLT
3. no
Oh and welcome to the group

 

[LC30]

1) Anybody else going to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year?
2) Any other DVC Members?
3) Anybody going to WDW pre-cruise?

Hello! We love Monterrey Bay. My family lives in the bay area, so whenever we visit we always head out to Monterrey Bay since DS loves the aquarium there. We're going to miss the Food and Wine Festival this year. It was lots of fun last year. Not DVC members. But we are going to WDW - only for MNSSHP pre-cruise.

 

[sunshine1259]

Sounds like a really fun itinerary! I read that Port Orleans Riverside is really nice. I myself would love to either stay at Floridian like you or the Polynesian. But the last couple of times we went, we ended up staying off property.

We just put out deposit down on a Sept 20th today for a 4 night cruise this afternoon. The current plan is to go a few days early, stay off property again for a couple of nights and try to make MNSSHP. We went last year and had a great time. Thought we would do it again this year. I have all this in my head, so now I have to start working on getting this into a real itinerary.

DisneyLand. We haven't been there in a years. We've got to make it there. My family is in northern CA and have some very close family friends in LA. Sounds like time for a visit next spring to get me through the wait for our Serenity Cruise.

Hi, Linda. I am glad that you were able to get a 4-day cruise in this year. I want to stay at all of the resorts, with maybe exception of the value resorts.
I will probably end up at Disneyland in the not to distance future.

I think "Gilroy Brenda" should be "Strawberry Brenda"

That is much better than "Garlic Brenda". Isn't Gliroy, the garlic capital? We will see what she comes up with. But I like "Strawberry Brenda".

1) Anybody else going to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year?
2) Any other DVC Members?
3) Anybody going to WDW pre-cruise?

We are doing WDW before the cruise for 4 days? Anyone else doing a pre-cruise at WDW.

 

[CastleCreations]

Hi Everyone...we just almost booked...LOL....I still have to pay the deposit..hee hee
I'm Lisa...and I will be traveling with my two daughters, Ireland and
Alexis..Ireland will be 9 at the time of travel and Alexis will be 7.
We went on a cruise...7 night Western last November and a 4 night before that. Since we don't have passports and all of that Jazz, I figured booking WAY far out will give us enough time to save some spending money and for mom to drop a few pounds LOL. Nice to meet you all and I look forward to chatting along the way.

 

[Orlanr]

1) Anybody else going to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year?
2) Any other DVC Members?
3) Anybody going to WDW pre-cruise?

1) We are going 10-24 to 10-30
2) We own at SSR
3) We are going out 3 days prior to the cruise

 

[sunshine1259]

Hi Everyone...we just almost booked...LOL....I still have to pay the deposit..hee hee
I'm Lisa...and I will be traveling with my two daughters, Ireland and
Alexis..Ireland will be 9 at the time of travel and Alexis will be 7.
We went on a cruise...7 night Western last November and a 4 night before that. Since we don't have passports and all of that Jazz, I figured booking WAY far out will give us enough time to save some spending money and for mom to drop a few pounds LOL. Nice to meet you all and I look forward to chatting along the way.

Hi, Lisa. Welcome aboard. This will be my first ever 7-day cruise. I can't wait. Fortunately, I have a land/sea vacation coming up in August, so it will make the wait a little more bareable. Look forward to chatting with you.

I will add you all to the main cruise post.

1) We are going 10-24 to 10-30
2) We own at SSR
3) We are going out 3 days prior to the cruise

Hi, Russ. Are you all staying at WDW and if so, which resort? We are going to be at the Port Orleans Riverside. Maybe we will run into you all there.

 

[sunshine1259]

Hi, Linda. I am glad that you were able to get a 4-day cruise in this year. I want to stay at all of the resorts, with maybe exception of the value resorts.
I will probably end up at Disneyland in the not to distance future.



That is much better than "Garlic Brenda". Isn't Gliroy, the garlic capital? We will see what she comes up with. But I like "Strawberry Brenda".




We are doing WDW before the cruise for 4 days? Anyone else doing a pre-cruise at WDW.

Hi, Lisa. Welcome aboard. This will be my first ever 7-day cruise. I can't wait. Fortunately, I have a land/sea vacation coming up in August, so it will make the wait a little more bareable. Look forward to chatting with you.

I will add you all to the main cruise post.



Hi, Russ. Are you all staying at WDW and if so, which resort? We are going to be at the Port Orleans Riverside. Maybe we will run into you all there.

Oops, I am getting my trips mixed up here :. We won't be doing WDW on this trip . I will be going this August doing a land/sea .

 

[coastiewifern]

Hi Everyone...we just almost booked...LOL....I still have to pay the deposit..hee hee
I'm Lisa...and I will be traveling with my two daughters, Ireland and
Alexis..Ireland will be 9 at the time of travel and Alexis will be 7.
We went on a cruise...7 night Western last November and a 4 night before that. Since we don't have passports and all of that Jazz, I figured booking WAY far out will give us enough time to save some spending money and for mom to drop a few pounds LOL. Nice to meet you all and I look forward to chatting along the way.

We were on a 7 night last Nov to the western. Nov 15th which one were you on??

 

[CastleCreations]

We were on a 7 night last Nov to the western. Nov 15th which one were you on??

I believe we left November 1st...I will have to go and check. It was so much fun. It was just me and the girls. then...

 

[d'Isigny]

1) Anybody else going to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival this year?
2) Any other DVC Members?
3) Anybody going to WDW pre-cruise?

1) Regretfully...no WDW time this year. Would love to enjoy F&W again. This is a great time a Epcot.

2) No...we've looked into DVC...timing was not right...maybe when the DD's are on their own

3) Nan and I will prob take one (hopefully two) day at WDW. Am sure it'll be a 'commando style' of touring. This is not our normal way to enjoy WDW...but...we prob will only have limited time away...just try to make the most of it.

 

[Orlanr]

I think it will be Saratoga Springs. Any FB's out there?

 

[Grandma4ever]

Just wanted to give this thread a little bumb and say that I have only 25 days before we leave for WDW. We will be there for 8 full days and nine nights. Once I return and recover from this trip then I can begin to more fully take part in the planning on this thread. Anyone besides me plan to fly in the day before and stay the day at the MCO Hyatt? Anyone want to plan a short meet for the night before or maybe an early breakfast the day of? Talk more later, Lois

 

[coastiewifern]

Just wanted to give this thread a little bumb and say that I have only 25 days before we leave for WDW. We will be there for 8 full days and nine nights. Once I return and recover from this trip then I can begin to more fully take part in the planning on this thread. Anyone besides me plan to fly in the day before and stay the day at the MCO Hyatt? Anyone want to plan a short meet for the night before or maybe an early breakfast the day of? Talk more later, Lois

Lois, have a great trip. Drink lots of water in that heat! We will stay in Cape Canveral the night before. Last time we stayed at the Radisson and the kids loved the pool area. Our friends just moved there so we might just stay with them. We'll see.

 

[LC30]

Just wanted to give this thread a little bumb and say that I have only 25 days before we leave for WDW. We will be there for 8 full days and nine nights. Once I return and recover from this trip then I can begin to more fully take part in the planning on this thread. Anyone besides me plan to fly in the day before and stay the day at the MCO Hyatt? Anyone want to plan a short meet for the night before or maybe an early breakfast the day of? Talk more later, Lois

Lois, have a great trip. Drink lots of water in that heat! We will stay in Cape Canveral the night before. Last time we stayed at the Radisson and the kids loved the pool area. Our friends just moved there so we might just stay with them. We'll see.

Good morning. We are going a day early and staying in Cape Canaveral the night before the cruise - probably at the Radisson or Country Inn. Right now, we are thinking of spending a few days at the parks before the cruise and make MNSSHP.

 

[Grandma4ever]

Lois, have a great trip. Drink lots of water in that heat! We will stay in Cape Canveral the night before. Last time we stayed at the Radisson and the kids loved the pool area. Our friends just moved there so we might just stay with them. We'll see.

Water is a must. We will order bottled water and everyone will drink at least two with more water at lunch and dinner. Lois

 

[Sand]

Hi, Sandy. Thanks and Happy Memorial Day to you, too. Yes, we are settling in fairly well. We finally bought new furniture for the living room and dining room area. I know what you mean about moving. I don't want to do this again anytime soon.

How do you move from warm Florida to Massachusetts, I don't know. I can't imagine moving from California to anywhere where the temperature got below 30 degrees for any length of time .

Checking in, WOW, did I miss a lot.
Brenda-my husband got a great job offer in Boston and had 2 weeks to move. Our next door neighbor's sister walked over, I thought to say Hi because we had never met and she asked to buy our house. My husband and I were actually getting in the car to see a relator. We sold some furniture and my husbands car that same weekend. Thank you Jesus! When we got to Boston, we found out I was pregnant. Now 4 years later, we are very blessed with 2 beautiful daughters. Yes, still adjusting to the cold temps. I can't seem to wrap my brain around the fact that there are days that inside our freezer is warmer then outside! Look on the bright side, we have an outdoor freezer for 3 months!!

Regards to the 3 questions, no to 1 and 3 but YES! we are DVC members. Home base is Bay Lake Towers, BLT as we call it. Love the monorail access with strollers. (Strollers have to be collapsed on buses. Try juggling 2 kids going in separate directions plus all the stuff while collapsing the stroller!) We signed up so we can get in a Disney vacation while seeing the grandparents and we have a washer/dryer on vacation! Most of our family is in FL. When we signed up this past December, Mickey Mouse was kind enough to put the down payment for us and they gave us this cruise for free. Of course, never having been on a cruise I went into instant plan mode and read somewhere to be careful your room is not under the dance club. Wouldn't you know that is where our room was located!! So, I called and upgraded to cat 6. That we had to pay for which is fine, considering.

Excursions - I am REALLY hoping to get the swim with the dolphins excursion. Is that in St Thomas?

Does anyone know the order of capt's night, pirate night...what night is what?
Do we need to bring anything for the special nights like extra pirate gear?

Did I mention, Brenda, that we too are celebrating our youngest daughter's bday? Sophia will be 3 and able to go to Oceaneers Club. YEAH, rare freetime with DH!! My husband and I will also be celebrating our 20 year anniversary. (I was a child bride )) It is actually in May but worth celebrating.

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Appears we have some new persons joining us...WELCOME!!



IMHO - it's never too early to start planning. That's how I take my virtual Disney vacations.
St. Maarten/Marten (my girls called it 'Saint Marty') - I'd recommend an excursion to include the Butterfly Farm. I, personally...thought it was over-priced...quite a distance for such a small place - quick tour. But...my DD's loved it (3.5, 6.5 & 9.5 y/o when we went).
St. Thomas - you've always got the sky ride (tram - a short walk past the shopping area). Now...we've never taken this...prob won't. For about the same $$$ (or a little more) you can hire a driver and see more of this island.

We are not --- follow the crowd type of people. So...take this for what it's worth. I like hiring a driver to take us for a tour of the islands. These people live there...know what 'we' like seeing...can make great suggestions.

Living in Az...we are land locked. So...any time we can get on a beach...WE ARE THERE. Orient Beach on St. Maarten is breathtaking (Nan calls it...'The fluffy sand beach'). We love Magens Bay in St Thomas. As well as, I'm planning on some leasure time at Mountian Top (maybe a second banana flavored - adult beverage). Here's a photo I took from Mountain Top...on our last trip

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You're in great company (again...IMHO). I get soooo much 'stuff' from friends and co-workers about my love for all things Disney. I keep telling them...I could have a worse 'mid-life' crisis. Today...my co-workers played a prank on me...they took/hid my Mickey Mouse (and friends) McDonalds happy meal toys. I gotta stick with a better class of friends...like you guys.

Well...it's late...time to turn in. I'm taking the next 4 days off of work (except my part time job on Sunday) to spend time with my youngest DD. I'm really looking forward in our time together. My bride and oldest two DD's left this morning for Iowa. The team they are active with is participating at Odyssey of the Mind - world finals - at Iowa State University. They earned the right to participate by winning 2nd place in regional and state finals. I'm very excited for them and hopeful that they will place well in the judging - knowing...teams from around the world will be competing. Have to say...I'm very proud of their hard work and dedication. And...my oldest is starting to discuss college (someone get another band-aid for my wallet)...it'll be great to hear of her experience...staying in a dorm...eating at the cafeteria...exploring the grounds – etc. Well...maybe not the school cafeteria part...as she’s a strict vegetarian...and prob suffering a little.

Congratulations....i'm from Iowa & very familiar with Ia State & the city of Ames as i worked there for many years...i also know what you mean about college & 'sticker shock' - my DS will be starting this August - a small private college Univ of the Pacific. But DH & I love all they have to offer & feel that it's def a great investment!!!

I think "Gilroy Brenda" should be "Strawberry Brenda"

now that's a great idea...i like that btr than "gilroy brenda" for sure!!!

Just home a few days ago from Disneyland's Grad Night - what A FUN night that was with DS & 57 of his classmates AND a few thousand other 17-19 y/o's.....only saw Mickey once & not one other character...but now all the graduation excitement & hub-bub is over - can concentrate on DD's wedding...

 

[Sand]

I forgot to mention, I asked Natalie from the Creative DISign board (donatalie) to make us a logo for our Serenity NOW cruise. Natalie does AMAZING work and I am very excited and anxious to see what she creates for us. I will post it over here when she gets it done.

 

[sunshine1259]

Just wanted to give this thread a little bumb and say that I have only 25 days before we leave for WDW. We will be there for 8 full days and nine nights. Once I return and recover from this trip then I can begin to more fully take part in the planning on this thread. Anyone besides me plan to fly in the day before and stay the day at the MCO Hyatt? Anyone want to plan a short meet for the night before or maybe an early breakfast the day of? Talk more later, Lois

Hi, Lois. We will be staying at the Hyatt. I, too am going to WDW and a cruise in less than two months. So, once that is over I will starting really focussing in on this one. I think a meet that night before would be a wonderful idea. Even breakfast sounds good.

By the way, were you one the wonder on the 9/14/2008, 4-day last year traveling with your daugther, I think her name was Maureen? If so, looking forward to cruising with you again.

Checking in, WOW, did I miss a lot.
Brenda-my husband got a great job offer in Boston and had 2 weeks to move. Our next door neighbor's sister walked over, I thought to say Hi because we had never met and she asked to buy our house. My husband and I were actually getting in the car to see a relator. We sold some furniture and my husbands car that same weekend. Thank you Jesus! When we got to Boston, we found out I was pregnant. Now 4 years later, we are very blessed with 2 beautiful daughters. Yes, still adjusting to the cold temps. I can't seem to wrap my brain around the fact that there are days that inside our freezer is warmer then outside! Look on the bright side, we have an outdoor freezer for 3 months!!

Regards to the 3 questions, no to 1 and 3 but YES! we are DVC members. Home base is Bay Lake Towers, BLT as we call it. Love the monorail access with strollers. (Strollers have to be collapsed on buses. Try juggling 2 kids going in separate directions plus all the stuff while collapsing the stroller!) We signed up so we can get in a Disney vacation while seeing the grandparents and we have a washer/dryer on vacation! Most of our family is in FL. When we signed up this past December, Mickey Mouse was kind enough to put the down payment for us and they gave us this cruise for free. Of course, never having been on a cruise I went into instant plan mode and read somewhere to be careful your room is not under the dance club. Wouldn't you know that is where our room was located!! So, I called and upgraded to cat 6. That we had to pay for which is fine, considering.

Excursions - I am REALLY hoping to get the swim with the dolphins excursion. Is that in St Thomas?

Does anyone know the order of capt's night, pirate night...what night is what?
Do we need to bring anything for the special nights like extra pirate gear?

Did I mention, Brenda, that we too are celebrating our youngest daughter's bday? Sophia will be 3 and able to go to Oceaneers Club. YEAH, rare freetime with DH!! My husband and I will also be celebrating our 20 year anniversary. (I was a child bride )) It is actually in May but worth celebrating.

Hi, Sandy. Now I understand. You know, you can never have too much freezer space . But, I bet the rest of the year is quite beautiful.

Let my know what day you DD is and I will add her to list. As far as b-days goes, I am only listing those who actually have a b-day during that week. But, like I mentioned earlier, we are going to be one partying cruise.

I forgot to mention, I asked Natalie from the Creative DISign board (donatalie) to make us a logo for our Serenity NOW cruise. Natalie does AMAZING work and I am very excited and anxious to see what she creates for us. I will post it over here when she gets it done.

Great, Sandy, thanks some much. I need to go to the design page to see about having some names done for the folks on our cruise in August.