11/01/03 Eastern Cruisers, I know you're out there!!!

[Masonpips]

Hi all!

We are: Debby and Chris, Mason (6) and Lauren (4)

We're booked in St. Thomas for a daysail (independently) and are planning on the beach (on our own) in St. Maarten. We haven't talked about Castaway Cay much yet, I would like to spend some time at the adult beach and some at the family one as well. Last time we did the couple's cabana massage at 9 a.m. which was nice, but I felt like we weren't at the beach that much as it was 10:30 or so before we got dressed, back on the tram and over to the Family Beach.

We're up for a DIS-meet on Deck 7 aft deck. Is it between the sailaway party and first seating? Like 5-6 - come and go as you please?

Just trying to catch up - we were at the lake (in the rain) all weekend so I'm behind!

 

[strasfamily]

Hi Everyone!

We are Robert (38), Tracey (37) and Sydney (5).

Did anyone get their cabin #'s yet? Anyone upgraded?

My travel agent screwed up our reservation, so they have to redo it. When I got my receipt, they charged me $200 more than they quoted, so I am afraid what I find when I get my next receipt. I used the travel agency through our timeshare - never again. Sometimes saving a little money isn't worth the extra hassle. When I call them, it is at least a 15 minute wait just to talk to someone.

OK - rant over. Thanks for listening. I guess I better check on some excursions! Where is the time going??? Not much longer!!!

 

[debralisa]

We are:

Debbie (36), Gregg (37), Ryan (almost 6), Kayla (4 3/4), Kenzie (3), and Logan (almost 23 months).

lruggiero: I am sorry it took so long to answer your Air Deviation question. We are flying out on Delta 2509 from EWR to MCO on 10/31 at 7:45p-10:21p.

Walking/Jogging: I am up for anytime: 8-9am ish? Is that WAY to early for most people on vacation (remember I have FOUR kids...there is NO WAY they will let me sleep in vacation or not-LOL). I am not a breakfast person, so walking to me first thing in the am is the BEST! LMK what you all think and I am very flexible.

I am fine for a Deck 7 meeting, we only have to be ready for dinner at the main seating. I think we were going to have a mini-sail away sometime that night as well with a few friends...but no set time (I am sure they are all flexible ). Name the color ribbons and we are there!

Debbie

 

[dis4me]

Originally posted by twhipple
I hope the meet on Deck 7 we're talking about is a DISmeet rather than a NJ meet. I know there are a lot of you from NJ but the rest of us would like to join in too

Of course we include non NJ people.Jeez I encourage it. The deck is 7 aft.It is a wonderful spot to get pictures of the sunset. Shall we make it a "open house" between 5-6. I can't wait to put names with the faces.
We are Jim 35 Toni 33 Kyra 8 almost 9 Kayla 7 almost 8 and James 18 mos.
58 days I can't believe it. I am so psyched.

 

[dis4me]

Oh Yeah thanks bronco joe for the link. I haven't seen most of them. I love whenthere is a good movie at 10pm

 

[dis4me]

Strasfamily we don't have our cabin number yer either. We are also waitlisted for main seating which I am starting to think I can care less about. We'll see what happens. No upgrades yet. THe ship is sold out of cat 6 and above according to friends who tried to book.

 

[Masonpips]

Wow, just read that someone on the 10/11 cruise got their docs!

That is the first one after drydock right? I would think with drydock and 2 weeks "off", they would be running ahead, but they're 6 weeks out. I can't believe we'll see the docs SOON!

WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!

 

[twhipple]

dis4me (Toni), I was just kidding about the NJ meet. mrspat2 said that before and I thought it was cute since there are so many of you NJers on board

Why don't we do lime green ribbons since that's what most DISers choose. We do have our room number because we requested a special room. We're Cat 7 and want to be on Deck 7. 5-6 open house on Deck 7 sounds great. Do we want to get any food from room service (cheese and crackers)? Or will we all still be stuffed from the Welcome Aboard Buffet?

 

[pann]

Just wanted to add our names
Ann & Paul (40's) Stephanie (14) Maryssa (8)
We are also on deck 7.
We just faxed our excursions in yesterday & within 1 hour already got a confirmation!! I'm impressed.
Can't wait. I feel like a kid again.

 

[SweetSpot]

Add us too, Tracy (another one), Phil, Drew(13), Shane(11) and Aubrey(8) who is thrilled there are so many girls around her age to meet at the DISmeet. I think deck 7 is a great choice for a meet. We are main seating and will do our best to get there at 5:00. Does anyone remember what time the sail away party is? I remember the safety drill was at 4:00 and then the ship is to sail at 5:00 but don't remember if the party was right after the drill or at 5:00 when the ship was sailing. We are all determined to learn the Cha Cha Slide this year and plan on being in the middle of the dance floor this year. I really don't want to miss the party.

Another thread suggests using Home Depot lime green Disney paint chips as name tags. I don't know how available they are but remember seeing Verandah Man wearing one in his picture from the cruise.

Dis4me:

Thanks for idea to go somewhere after the cruise because we have a no school for several days after the cruise. We decided to head to Universal for the night before we start our drive home.

 

[grimgrinnin]

Hello everyone!

We are: John(33) and Dede (33).

Just made reservations for our excursions:
The Lagoon Kayaking Tour on St. Marteen, and the Champagne Catamaran Sail and Snorkel on St. Thomas.

Less than 2 months! Wheeeeee!

grim

 

[dis4me]

Ok I will start the new list.If you want to add your real names you can quote the old list and add on.

Dis4me .... Toni, Jim, Kyra(8almost 9), Kayla(7 almost 8), James 1
Grimgrinnin..... John, Dede
Sweet Spot.....Tracey, Phil, Drew(13),Shane(11), Aubrey(8)
Pann... Ann Paul Stephanie(14) Maryssa (8)
Debralisa... Debbie, Gregg, Ryan (almost 6), Kayla (4 3/4), Kenzie(3), Logan (almost 23 mos)
Masonpips...Debbie, Chris, Mason (6), Lauren (4)
Strasfamily.... Robert, Tracey Sydney (5)
Tagall4 ...Terri, George, Trevor(14 ), Chris( 13 ), Cassidy(8 ) Friends of Tagall4....Andy, Kris, Andrew(12) ,Mathew(9), Marissa (4)
Danamay.... May, Peter, Dana(5)
Mrs Pat... Keith, Diana, Jordon(9), Taylor(7)
Thumpersmom... Kristina, Clark Kyle(7)
CRenz.... Cindy, Julie, Zachary(12), Nathan (10)
lruggiero....Lori, John, Vincent (4) Alyssa (16) Natalie (14)mom, Loretta
twhipple... Tracey, Bill
vacationfinatic...Denise, Chad, Alex (9) & Jacob (5),
vacationfinatic's sister....Andrea, Doug, triplets, (Alexis, Ericka, & Jason - all 5).

 

[debralisa]

Just got this back from Amber at Dolphin Fantaseas:

Greetings from Anguilla and Antigua!



We currently offer a special cruise ship program and on these days we close out our program to all other guests. All reservations must be made through the cruise ship, sorry but we do not accept any reservations. It is called the Dolphin Fantaseas Encounter. Dolphin Fantaseas has created a mesmerizing environment, where upon your arrival you will be greeted by two enchanting Euclectus Parrots. As you wander though the grounds you will have the opportunity to visit our Red Footed Tortoises, Channel Billed Toucan, Hermit and Soldier Crabs and much more.



The Dolphin Fantaseas Encounter – Cruise Ship

The Dolphin Fantaseas Encounter is more than exciting, more than unique and more than amazing. You will not want to miss this thrilling excursion that combines feeding stingrays, interacting with birds, turtles and of coarse the highlight of the tour; swimming with dolphins.



30 cruise ship guests arrive at Dolphin Fantaseas where they are greeted by the Dolphin Fantaseas staff. The 30 guests are divided up into groups of 10 and guided throughout the excursion to the different activity stations.


For example:


Group 1 will interact with the stingrays (group of 10)


Group 2 will interact with a variety of animal such as the parrots, and turtles (group of 10)


Group 3 will SWIM with the dolphins! The group of 10 is broken

down into two groups of 5. All guests are provided with a life vest, and masks.


We have had many non-swimmers participate in the program and have had a wonderful time.


All groups rotate


Because of the high demand, we highly recommend that you make reservations for the dolphin and stingray programs in advance. We close out all of our programs on these day’s to provide a special program for Disney’s passengers.

We do not take any reservations directly, all reservations must be made through Disney.





So it looks like the only way to schedule a dolphin swim is through Disney for that Tuesday..ARGH!! I guess I will be calling the Disney special services/excursion number later tonight and keeping my fingers crossed they still have space. DH really had no desire to do a beach trip on St. Maarten, but that is included in the swim through Disney Cruise. I just hope my DD (4 1/2) won't be too heartbroken that she won't be able to do it this year, but she can observe.

Debbie

 

[savsawmom]

Dis4me .... Toni, Jim, Kyra(8almost 9), Kayla(7 almost 8), James 1
Grimgrinnin..... John, Dede
Sweet Spot.....Tracey, Phil, Drew(13),Shane(11), Aubrey(8)
Pann... Ann Paul Stephanie(14) Maryssa (8)
Debralisa... Debbie, Gregg, Ryan (almost 6), Kayla (4 3/4), Kenzie(3), Logan (almost 23 mos)
Masonpips...Debbie, Chris, Mason (6), Lauren (4)
Savsawmom. . . Theresa, Doug, Savannah (6), Sawyer (3)
Strasfamily.... Robert, Tracey Sydney (5)
Tagall4 ...Terri, George, Trevor(14 ), Chris( 13 ), Cassidy(8 ) Friends of Tagall4....Andy, Kris, Andrew(12) ,Mathew(9), Marissa (4)
Danamay.... May, Peter, Dana(5)
Mrs Pat... Keith, Diana, Jordon(9), Taylor(7)
Thumpersmom... Kristina, Clark Kyle(7)
CRenz.... Cindy, Julie, Zachary(12), Nathan (10)
lruggiero....Lori, John, Vincent (4) Alyssa (16) Natalie (14)mom, Loretta
twhipple... Tracey, Bill

 

[twhipple]

Debbie-

That's a bummer. I guess DH and I will not be doing the dolphin swim. I do want to do some shopping at Marigot and it will not be possible doing the dolphins with Disney. Oh well. Maybe we'll do it next year on Antigua (planning to be on the 10/2 Magic). Sounds like fun though!

Tracy

 

[vacationfinatic]

Hello everyone.

We are Denise(38) Chad(39) Alex (9) & Jacob (5), we will be traveling with my sister (Andrea) and her husband (Doug) and their triplets, (Alexis, Ericka, & Jason - all 5). I can't wait.

We booked the Butterfly tour in St. Martin and we're doing our own thing to Coral World in St. Thomas.

Only 58 days, I'm so excited!!!!!!

 

[strasfamily]

Hi Denise,

Can you give me more info on Coral World? I haven't seen reference to that anywhere else. I am determined to get my excursions booked this weekend! I think we are leaning towards the Sea and See Island tour in St. Maarten, kayaking in Castaway Cay, but not sure what we want to do in St. Thomas.

Tracey

 

[dis4me]

Hi all we are planning on doing our own thing on St Thomas as well. I would like to do Coral World but want to get in at leeast one beach day. If the weather is nice at St Martin We will do Great Bay Beach then Coral world in st thomas. If weather is not good for the beach in St MArteen then we will do Megan's Bay in St Thomas.

 

[Masonpips]

I am so excited about the number of 5 year olds. My DS turns 6 on 10/19 so he'll be just over 5 and he LOVED the fact last year that I could tell him the other kid's names prior to the cruise. He occasionally brings up Adam/Emily from last year's cruise.

It makes it so nice for them in the clubs too - they see some familiar faces (esp. if we all do the DISmeet on 7 first)

 

[vacationfinatic]

Hi Tracey,

Coral World is a Marine Prk and Underwater Observatory on St. Thomas, right next to Cokki Beach. So afterwards you can walk next door and enjoy the beach. I think there is an excursion to Coral World, but it's cheaper I heard, if you go on your own. Their web site is www.coralworldvi.com. They even have a coupon for money off the admisson fee. I'm a coupon nut. Anything to save money so I can go on more vacations. Just ask my husband.

Hope this information helps.

Denise