11/06/04 Western New and Improved Official Thread!

[scottygirl]

Mindymom,

Here is the link to the countdown timers http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=381216

We are staying at the Hyatt at MCO (Orlando Airport) It is right in the airport terminal. If you are using the DCL transfers this is the most convenient. We have early dinner at this point but we are seriously considering switching to late. We just took a 4 day trip and we were never ready for dinner until 7:00. I don't want to rush every afternoon to be ready for dinner at 6:00.

Renee,

We are not doing the REAS, but I considered it! I thought you were allowed to pick your dinner rotation when you booked your ressies so there wouldn't be any conflicts?

 

[bernee]

I have heard rumor that you can set you rotation, but it wasn't discussed when I talked to Debbie.

Switch to late and see if you can dine with us! They set us to late when I booked the cruise because we are a) minus kids and b) from California. I heard there are opportunities to change rotation when you arrive, too. May want to check the regular board for suggestions.

Can't believe we are just over 80 days until we sail away. Time is speeding by... that might just be because I am getting old.

Talk to you soon.
Renee

 

[Mindymom]

Jackie,

Thanks for the info on the countdown timer.

I'm going to look into the Hyatt. Have you stayed there before.

I went shopping today for some new clothes, oh what fun! Lot's of great deals this time of year. My 2 kids are at camp this week so I'm getting lots done!!!

I'm having so much fun reading the Passporter and getting way to excited. The antisipation is half the fun. I'm still trying to talk my husband into going. Still not budging

Mindy

 

[RIDISNEYLOVERS]

Welcome Mindymom and Chefnm

Bernee - I too booked the REAS and talked to Debbie - she was fabulous!! We have APLAPLA rotation with early seating. I booked our brunch for 10:30 am on 11/8 and we have our couple massage at 3:15 pm that same day. I booked the high tea for 3:30 on 11/11 but I may just cancel this because I read that this would conflict with the jackpot BINGO - and I don't want to miss that as I love BINGO!!

sjcubedofct - please take my DSister, her DH and her two kids DD 4 and DS 2 off of our list - my sister is PREGNANT and will not be able to sail with us. She is due in December and she just found out that she is pregnant!! I feel so bad that she is not going to come with us as our children have sooo much fun together!! My niece is going to be so upset she is not going on "Mickey's boat". She has already started to pack for the cruise!! I hope my DD still has fun without her in the kids club!!

I will try to be at the dis meeting at 3:00 pm at Scoops!! Well see how things go that day with everyone getting settled in as I am the "travel agent" for our group!!

Talk to you later.

Lisa

 

[jerry112]

Hi all,

Just booked Captain Marvins 1/2 day excursion for Grand Cayman. We may also try to see the turtle farm after, if we're not rushed. Getting more and more excited!!

RIDISNEYLOVERS-Sorry to hear about your sister missing the cruise but what exciting news. CONGRATULATIONS!

Karen

 

[scottygirl]

Renee,

We could link our ressies together so that we could sit together, but only if you would be happy to sit with my three kids!! I have a feeling they may choose to eat with the kids club at 6:30 and therefore they would not eat with us. Let me know if you are interested, if not I understand.

Mindy,

My kids are at camp next week. I plan on getting a lot done too! I am also looking forward to a little alone time Don't ya just love that PassPorter?

Lisa,

Sorry to hear that your sister and her family can't cruise, but congrats on the new arrival!

TTFN,

Jackie

 

[lUVTOGO]

Hi Everyone,

Just got back last night from our week long trip to DisneyWorld! Now I can kick into my cruise mode, and count down the time until our RELAXING vacation!!(lol) We love Disney but it is a lot of walking and early mornings, late nights, and boy was it hot!!

We are still going to keep our Cat 6 room as my sister thought it was to much to switch into a CAt 4. So it is still up in the air if my neice goes with us or not.

Our good friends just booked the cruise last week, they also have 2 kids, dd9 who is my daughters best friend, and her ds 11. Her parents are also going to join us. And possibly our other freind who went to FLa with us last year.

So our group is growing!!

I will be sure to be at Scoops at 3 p.m..

And half the stuff in my suitcase is going to stay in there for our trip so does that mean I am 1/2 way packed!!

Maryann

 

[lUVTOGO]

Hi Everyone,

Just got back last night from our week long trip to DisneyWorld! Now I can kick into my cruise mode, and count down the time until our RELAXING vacation!!(lol) We love Disney but it is a lot of walking and early mornings, late nights, and boy was it hot!!

We are still going to keep our Cat 6 room as my sister thought it was to much to switch into a CAt 4. So it is still up in the air if my neice goes with us or not.

Our good friends just booked the cruise last week, they also have 2 kids, dd9 who is my daughters best friend, and her ds 11. Her parents are also going to join us. And possibly our other freind who went to FLa with us last year.

So our group is growing!!

I will be sure to be at Scoops at 3 p.m..

And half the stuff in my suitcase is going to stay in there for our trip so does that mean I am 1/2 way packed!!

Maryann

 

[bernee]

Jackie,

We love kids and would enjoy having dinner with your family. What do we need to do to arrange it?

Talk to you soon.
Renee

 

[jerry112]

Maryann,

Welcome back! Are your friends also from Brick? My DS will be 11, too, when we cruise. Maybe they will hit it off.

Karen

 

[scottygirl]

Renee,

I PM'd you. Check your messages.

TTFN,

Jackie

 

[scottygirl]

Well I just noticed our thread was on the second page and we just cannot let that happen

How is everybody's summer going?

Maryann, glad to hear you had a good time on your trip to WDW. One of our local radio stations host a trip to WDW every year and then they broadcast from the radio station at the Disney Studios. They give away trips for 4 to listeners, usually a 4 night stay, park passes and airfare!! They were there last week and I listened with envy! We were there last year at the same time they broadcast and we were on the radio with them. It was a lot of fun but we did not win the trip it was just coincidence that we were there at the same time.

TTFN (Ta Ta For Now),

Jackie

 

[lUVTOGO]

Originally posted by jerry112
Maryann,

Welcome back! Are your friends also from Brick? My DS will be 11, too, when we cruise. Maybe they will hit it off.

Karen

Hi Karen,

No, they live in Forked River, their parents live in Brick. I'm sure they will meet, usually he is surrounded by girls!!He will look forward to some boys to hang with! Stop in the A&P Bakery and visit me sometime!!

Maryann

 

[jerry112]

Originally posted by lUVTOGO
Hi Karen,

No, they live in Forked River, their parents live in Brick. I'm sure they will meet, usually he is surrounded by girls!!He will look forward to some boys to hang with! Stop in the A&P Bakery and visit me sometime!!


Maryann

Maryann,

Isn't that funny, my DS is also always surrounded by girls, neighbors, cousins, etc. He will be starting VMMS in Sept. and is really excited but quite nervous too. I'd love to stop in A&P one day. What days and times are you usually there?

See you soon,
Karen

 

[lUVTOGO]

Originally posted by jerry112
Maryann,

Isn't that funny, my DS is also always surrounded by girls, neighbors, cousins, etc. He will be starting VMMS in Sept. and is really excited but quite nervous too. I'd love to stop in A&P one day. What days and times are you usually there?

See you soon,
Karen

M,T,Th, Fri, Sat, Sometimes Sun

4a.m. to 12:30 Tuesday
5 to 1:30 rest of days unless someone is on vaction
I try not to work Sundays, but if I HAVE to it is 4 to 9a.m.

I am going to take a few days off next week to try to take kids to beach.

Maryann

 

[bernee]

Hi All,

I found something really fun for the trip...It is an photo album, archive safe (acid-free and lignin-free pages), that holds 4x6 pictures and you just slide the photos into the album. There is about an inch border around each picture. I am going to use it for character shots and autographs. It was $7.99 at Target. It should go on sale some day -- everything at Target eventually goes on sale and/or disappears. They have albums of all sizes. The web site is http://www.johnportereverydayarchives.com/everyday.htm. /www.johnportereverydayarchives.com if you want to see their products.

My cruise box is officially flowing over. Everytime I think I have bought the absolute last item, I think of something else. The latest was a toothbrush for my husband. Anyone else start their cruise shopping yet?

Hope everyone is enjoying their summertime.

Talk to you soon.
Renee

 

[bernee]

Originally posted by sjcubedofct
Regarding excursions, I'm waffling. My gut reaction was to try to do one or two at each port... but now I'm thinking down time would be better.

What is everyone doing for excursions??

What are your thoughts on "go go go" vs. down time?

Good morning!

Have you decided on excursions or stay on the ship yet? We are for sure staying on the ship in Cozumel. I think I will use the money we save from shopping and excursions that day at the spa. I have been reading Navigators posted on other sites, and it looks like there is a spa special everyday.

For Grand Cayman, we will most likely do Stingray City (probably through DCL).

For Key West our plan is to stay on the boat as well. If we did get off the ship, it would be to go to the southern most point.

Of course there is no way I am staying on the ship at CC.

Can't wait to meet everyone at "Scoops".

Renee

 

[jerry112]

Hi Renee,

We have already booked the stingray excursion through Captain Marvins for Grand Cayman. Did that about 10 days ago. DH and DS are going to do the Catamaran Racing in Key West and DD and myself will stay on the boat or maybe check out the butterfly museum. The rest is still up in the air.

 

[jerry112]

Oops! I accidentally hit the enter button before I was finished! Can't wait to meet everyone either!

Karen

 

[RIDISNEYLOVERS]

BUMP

Just putting this back on page 1!!

Lisa