11/13/04 Eastern Cruise only We Did It

[disneydreamer1970]

We are staying at Pop Century too from the 9th to the 12th, then it is off to AKL for one night!!!!!

 

[TaraBelle1069]

Originally posted by disneydreamer1970
We are staying at Pop Century too from the 9th to the 12th, then it is off to AKL for one night!!!!!

We were thinking about doing one night at AKL on our way home (we fly out on Sunday) but we have decided to go to Crystal River to see manatees (with a stop at the outlet malls in Orlando on the way).

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

Originally posted by disneydreamer1970
OMG!!!

Look at my counter!! Tomorrow I will be doing the double digit dance to my Magical Disney Vacation!!!!

Woo-Hoo!!!!

:thewave:

look who's doing the double digit dance. its almost time for our's too

 

[disneydreamer1970]

It's the Double Digit Jig of Joy!!!!

:thewave:

 

[feenie]

Yeah for Double digits!!!
Its our first time for a value resort. It is a little pre-cruise bonus that keeps growing... (we started our plan going just one night before the cruise!)

 

[house_of_princesses]

Happy Monday, Everyone!!

The princesses and I will be staying at OKW from 11/8 to the 12th or 13th. We have a room booked for Friday night, but it's pricey. I'm waiting for the AP rates to come out, see if I can do any better.

What's up w/ these north easters giving their kids a week off school two weeks before Thanksgiving break?!?! (Jersey Days, I believe.) Poor planning if you ask me....I wanted the park to myself that week!!

 

[TinkHappy]

Good Morning All!!! It seems like forever since our last chat. Did everyone chat Friday night? I can't believe we are getting so close...I am getting so excited more and more everyday!!

 

[TinaRN]

Originally posted by house_of_princesses
Happy Monday, Everyone!!

The princesses and I will be staying at OKW from 11/8 to the 12th or 13th.

Forgive me Vicki but what is the OKW? I've been straining my brain and can't figure it out!.

What is everyone doing after the cruise, before you go home? John you should put that in your list of things about all of us! Just a thought! We only have one day before we need to head home , and we'll be in the RV, so we were thinking of going to Universal or some other amusement park. Any ideas? Don't really want to go to WDW for one day. I can't think of one park I would want to do over any other park. I love them all! Plus, what a tease that would be! I Appreciate any suggestions!

 

[chichihoney]

tina it's old key west

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

today is our double digit dance to when we leave for our vacation to relax in florida before the cruise. i can't believe it my counter started at 450+ days and now its down to 100

 

[chichihoney]

i got my retainers today i wear them only at night
they easy to get in and out

john like your icon

 

[TaraBelle1069]

Originally posted by TinaRN
Forgive me Vicki but what is the OKW? I've been straining my brain and can't figure it out!.

What is everyone doing after the cruise, before you go home? John you should put that in your list of things about all of us! Just a thought! We only have one day before we need to head home , and we'll be in the RV, so we were thinking of going to Universal or some other amusement park. Any ideas? Don't really want to go to WDW for one day. I can't think of one park I would want to do over any other park. I love them all! Plus, what a tease that would be! I Appreciate any suggestions!

I had my reply all typed and then my cat walked across the keyboard to get to my cereal!!

I'm not a big fan of Universal as I found it to be really loud and lacking in ambiance. Some of the rides are good but most of them didn't really do anything for me. If I had to choose a non-Disney park, it would be Sea World.

As for me, we fly in on Thursday so we are going to do Downtown Disney to shop and eat (diet break will start with Wolfgang Puck's BBQ chicken pizza and possibly a Ghirradelli's sundae!) and then Pleasure Island.

On Friday, it's Magic Kingdom, as Mickey's Philharmagic and Wishes are new since we last went (and hopefully Stitch's Great Escape will be open). Also want to hop over to Epcot for a bit to see the Nemo stuff at The Living Seas. Then it's to bed so we can get up early to drive to the port!

 

[PoohJen]

Originally posted by TaraBelle1069
On Friday, it's Magic Kingdom, as Mickey's Philharmagic and Wishes are new since we last went (and hopefully Stitch's Great Escape will be open). Also want to hop over to Epcot for a bit to see the Nemo stuff at The Living Seas. Then it's to bed so we can get up early to drive to the port!

TaraBelle,
You will LOVE Philharmagic and Wishes - they are amazing; true top-Disney quality! We held annual passes last year and my kids, me and DH never got tired of seeing those shows!!!

Athene - finally got my email with the fall rates and PIN! Now to decide which WDW hotel to do in fall...we love Dixie Landings (okay, "port orleans riverside"), but maybe we should try something different this time....???

 

[house_of_princesses]

As Sarah mentioned, OKW = Old Key West. A Home Away From Home Resort.

We stayed in POR last trip in June. Nice resort. (Show me one that isn't!)

After the cruise we may head back to WDW for a day or two, since we have passes. Then we head to San Antonio for Thanksgiving. My MIL lives there and I talked my twin-in-law and his family into joining us. They live in MN.

Not the happiest of Harvest Days....but it's the right thing to do.

From there, it's back home again to prepare for Christmas! I just bought tickets for the Joffrey Ballet's production of the Nutcracker. I'm already excited about it. The Joffrey is a contemporary ballet troupe, so it's a twist on the traditional. It'll be a fun day in Chicago.

What's everyone else doing after the cruise, besides licking their wounds? Planning for 12/05?

 

[TinkHappy]

We are driving home as soon as we get off the ship , bummer. We are taking the kids out of school and they will miss 10 days and their school is none too happy about this . I don't care however, they are my kids and if I feel family time is more important (or at least as important) as school time, that is my decision.
I wish we could stay, if we flew we would be able to stay at least one day, but I am not a real big fan of flying. Oh well. It will take us two days to get home.

 

[Hannosmom]

We'll be right behind you, Tracy We drive to my sister's house in Charlotte, NC. Stay overnight there and then on home to Virginia.

Tarabelle, SeaWorld is my favorite park. I love to feed the dolphins, seals, and stingrays. Last December, we did the "eat with Shamu" dinner. Shamu and her baby were right next to the dining area. It was so cute watching the baby try to imitate it's mom! Luckily, they didn't do any of the soaking stuff while we ate.

 

[TaraBelle1069]

Originally posted by Hannosmom
Last December, we did the "eat with Shamu" dinner. Shamu and her baby were right next to the dining area. It was so cute watching the baby try to imitate it's mom! Luckily, they didn't do any of the soaking stuff while we ate.

Wow! That's cool. I've never heard of that program. It's been years since I last went. Someday, when I have some extra cash saved, I want to do the Discovery Cove thing. Last time I was there, I got a behind the scenes tour (my dad was in the zoo business) and we got to see an injured manatee being hand fed.

This trip we are going to Crystal River (after the cruise) and I think I'm going to snorkel with the manatees. Part of me (the one with the degree in marine biology) wonders if I should but the other part of me (the one who likes to get up close and personal...such as cage diving with Great White sharks) wants to do it and is now looking for an ethical operator to take me.

 

[TaraBelle1069]

Oops I double posted. I hope this fixes it.

 

[KyCruisinSusan]

Originally posted by TaraBelle1069
Part of me (the one with the degree in marine biology) wonders if I should but the other part of me (the one who likes to get up close and personal...such as cage diving with Great White sharks) wants to do it and is now looking for an ethical operator to take me.

You are totally insane. LOL Why in the world would you want to get that close to something that would be more than happy to EAT you!!!!!



On a sadder note, could you all please say a special prayer for John tonight. He is having to drive tonight just after finding out that his grandma passed away this morning. As you can imagine he is pretty torn up about it, but they couldn't get anybody to cover his run for him tonight on such short notice. So if you would all say a prayer for him to stay focused and safe, I would really appreciate it.

 

[TinkHappy]

Oh Susan I am so sorry to hear about John's grandmother. Please send him my wishes. It is always sad when we lose someone we love.

A little prayer and pixie dust coming his way..