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

[mrspat2]

We just got confirmation on one of our tours in St Thomas, and it is at 10am at Coral World to Snuba. My question is this, they say that in November that they are one hour ahead of Eastern time, which they say is not the same as ship time. Does anyone remember what time we dock that day and how long it takes to get to Coral World? If it is really 9 am but the ship says 10am..... now I am really confused.

We did get our docs last week, still trying to find flippers for my daughter, she has her own snorkel and mask.

Does anyone know how cold the water is in Nov. My DD9 gets cold really fast, of course that is up in NJ in the summer. I was going to get her a shortie suit to snorkel in so she isn't so cold. Any ideas?

Did we pick a time for dis meet? is it Sat or Sun?

 

[twhipple]

mrspat2,

We cruised last October, before daylight savings changed. As I recall though from past Navigators, you change the time on the ship to reflect the time it is on the islands. I believe when you leave they tell you to change clocks that day and then it is correct for the rest of the trip.

As for temps, we went snorkeling at the beginning of October and the water was fantastic. I can't imagine it would change that much in only a month. Afterall, the ocean is huge

Last we talked about a DISmeet, we were talking about possibly two, one Saturday 5-6 on deck 7 for those that can make it and one on Sunday, but didn't settle on a time or place. How about the Promenade Lounge between 11-12?

 

[SweetSpot]

mrspat2:

If I remember correctly we they told us to change our times Sunday night and then we changed back Thursday. I'm not sure of when it was done but you won't notice other than changing your watch.

The water in November was very warm. It is still very hot so be prepared with sunscreen. You can get a horrible burn really fast.

I saw snorkle sets at Sam's in Deptford yesterday on clearance. I was able to get the sets last year on clearance for some of us and I found the flippers for the rest of the family on clearance at Walmart and Dicks sporting goods. It's worth calling around they might have them still this year.

 

[Thumpersmom]

Hello everyone! I was just checking in and reporting that we still do not have our docs! The Travel agent said she has my parents stay the week before so the cruise stuff is still on its way.

We are going to do the final purchase of clothes this weekend and maybe a little pre-packing. The time is going by so quickly now and I think we have multiple events planned from now until we leave so the time will go by so fast.

Hope everyone has a "magical" weekend!

Kristina

 

[dis4me]

Hope your docs come soon.Do you at least know your room number? Don't get your hopes up but amybe an upgrade is holding them. I was so worried about getting my docs because we had a gty room Now that I know my room I feel much better.
Here's some pixie dust for them to come.

 

[pann]

Don't feel bad Thumpermom---we haven't gotten ours either.
We already have our room number, but you always like to receive the documents to make it feel like the trip is almost here. Can't wait. Only 4 more weeks.

 

[Masonpips]

4 MORE WEEKS!

 

[Thumpersmom]

We do know our room number and it might have something to do with the travel agent holding the docs until she has them for everyone in our group - ( We have a group of 25 with 20 being newbies!) I know they are coming but like everyone says once you get your hands on them it is great!!

When I came home from work a Mickey package was waiting for me. Our one night stay on the 8th is confirmed for the Coronado Springs!!!

Off to shop for me and DS!!

Kristina

 

[grimgrinnin]

We got our docs Friday. Booked through All-Seasons Travel.


Wheeeee!

 

[strasfamily]

Question for those of you who have your docs...

Does is show your dining rotation and seating time or do you find out when you check in?

 

[twhipple]

We are confirmed that we have late dining but no rotation noted. As I recall, you'll find out when you check in, it's on your KTTW card. Also there's a ticket inside your cabin.

 

[tagall4]

no docs yet either....excitement still building though. I finally got thru to masonips---yeah!!!! thanks deb, looking forward to that list.

 

[debralisa]

Got our cruise documents today!!! Now we can finally start the countdown at home...ahhhhhh.

Now I just can't wait to get our vow renewal itinerary and it will all really FINALLY seem REAL!!

Debbie

 

[Masonpips]

Spreadsheets are out; please check your e-mail. I sent it twice as it seemed to disappear (or the attachments did) the first time; no clue why. If you need the Mickey heads (in shades of green) or the passporter version, please e-mail me as I didn't include those on the 2nd e-mail (thinking it might have been too large with all the attachments). cotchdc_99@yahoo.com

I am missing info from one person so there may be one more update. I emailed him today asking for it.

We went shopping this weekend for the final items (I think). I am starting to get VERY excited and have pulled as many clothes as I can into one area. It needs to cool down a lot here so I can pack them away! DD's costume is on it's way and I need to work on DS's, but his is 4 pattern pieces so it can't be that hard!


I can't decide if my stomach feels like this: or this when I think about the cruise. Dh said last night "Oh I wish it were THIS week". We are SO ready for this!

Hope everyone is feeling good!

 

[Thumpersmom]

Debby- Thanks for the update!!!

We did the final shopping this weekend and have devoted a closet to the clothes and other items gathering.

The waiting is the hardest part for us but we do a countdown every night at dinner. It will be here before we know it.

 

[pann]

But now we don't know when we can pick them up.


Thank you so much, Masonpips & everyone for the spreadsheet & board information. It is so nice to talk to someone else that is as excited as we are (especially the 2 big kids---our little ones will be as we are boarding the plane).

 

[dis4me]

Did anyone get an upgrade????

 

[imgoingtodisney]

Sorry but I have a ? for you 11/1 cruisers please
Did any of you staying at the Radisson 10/31 book your shuttle to the port for Sat morn? I read that verandahman was able to do this - was anyone else? Thank you (If so Wed morn would be our day to call)
Have a great cruise

 

[Masonpips]

Sorry, IGTD, don't know. We're taking private cars over and will park one and shuttle our entire party (8) with the other.

I'm sitting here this a.m. with my Castaway Cay drink bottle (from my Konk Cooler at Heads Up - aaaahhhhhh) filled with an iced coffee drink. However I'm dreaming of the Konk Cooler instead.

And we leave 3 weeks from tomorrow (OMG!).

As of Friday I can say "in just over 2 weeks we'll be on our way"

OMG OMG OMG

The excitement builds...

 

[SweetSpot]

IGTD, we were told last year that you couldn't arrange your shuttle time until you actually checked into the hotel. I have also read many times here that even when you do have a set scheduled time they don't check who is on the schedule when the shuttle arrives, more first come first serve. When we left for the port around 9:45 there was a decent line already waiting for the shuttle. This could have all changed since Avis left though. We drive down and we drive to the port and park there. The added cost is worth the lack of hassle that morning.

I can't believe how close the cruise is!! Today I start packing hoping that everything will be done and there will be no last minute things to stress about. I can't wait!!!