11/13/04 Eastern Cruise only We Did It

[disneydreamer1970]

DS (13) would love to hear from others his age on the cruise. Please PM me and I will give out his e-mail address.

Thank you!!!!

 

[mrsmg]

Thanks for the welcome, Jen.
My name is yvonne and my DH is Mike. We bought the Passporter's Guide and read it a little every day to learn as much as we can about what the cruise has to offer and we have decided on two excursions so far. Parasailing at Castaway Cay (we've never done it before). And the French Riviera Beach Rendevous at St. Maartin. We haven't figured out anything for St. Thomas yet. If my children enjoy the kids' programs on the ship as much as I think they will, my DH and I will have a lot of free time to enjoy lots of activities. I don't want the kids to miss out on Castaway Cay, though.
Anyone else decided?

 

[xsydid]

Obviously my DW is forgetting the long hours I spend protecting lives and property. I made a little spelling oppsssie. I am an angel. I love the fact that our group is growing. My only one thing that people may not like is that I am so darn good looking.

 

[PoohJen]

Originally posted by adisneymama
I'm not sure if I am going to book an excursion for Aubrey and myself or not. Do you think I would be safe just the two of us walking around on our own?

Well, I've never been there, but I haven't read anything on the disboards to suggest you would feel unsafe. As for booking an excursion for you and Aubrey, that would entirely depend on whether there's any that a 2 1/2 year old would love. You might consider taking her off the ship for a while to walk around St. T, and then enjoy the day with her in the Mickey Pool - I'm sure she'd have just as much fun doing that! I hear the pools are far less crowded on port days!

Debbie, Parasailing is a blast! I'm thinking of sending DH and DS12 up there, as they haven't done it before. I have no doubt all 3 of my boys are going to love the club/lab - I've already set up a rule that they have to have dinner and show w/ us every night (and probably breakfast), but that they are free to live at the club/lab otherwise if they so choose.

 

[cantsitstill]

Welcome mrsmg! What a group you have going! How fun!


I think we pretty much have our choices for excursions figured out:
Kev and Austin - kayaking on St. Martin
Me and Mitchell - biking on St. Martin
Hanging out at Great Bay and renting watercraft, water trampoline, etc. the rest of the afternoon


St. Thomas - a few of us are doing the Eco hike on St. John and then shopping the rest of the day!

Castaway Cay - banana boat (everyone but me!), biking, snorkeling, floating.......lol

 

[mrsmg]

Thanks again for the welcomes everyone! It's so great to find people who actually love Disney as much as me! I think I'm more excited than my children!
I agree with you, Jen, I would like to have breakfast and dinner with my children and now that you mention it, a show every evening sounds good. I am new at this so I appreciate the tips.
Has anyone considered purchasing the Birnbaums Disney cruise book that is coming out this month? Actually I could probably get more info from all of you. You guys are great!

 

[PoohJen]

I probably won't get Birnbaum's, only b/c I just got the Passporter. But I LOVE Birnbaum's for WDW, get it almost every year "just in case" You can (and will!) learn everything you need to know (and then some) from these boards, but people like having the book handy for quick reference.

 

[adisneymama]

Hi I just got the passporter's book as well. I am on the waiting list for the Birnbaums book though. I really like their guides for WDW and feel like I will get more "kid" info from Birnbaums.
When I put it on order though, they said they were showing sometime in October now. It was originally Sept. Not sure of the reason for the delay, but hope I get suprised and it does come in Sept though!

Hi everyone! This is so exciting!

 

[mrsmg]

Thanks for the tip, adisneymama, you just saved me an hour drive. I am on the waiting list also. I wasn't aware they pushed back the date. I've bought Birnbaums every year since 2000 and love it.

 

[adisneymama]

Oh, no problem! I'm glad I saved you an hour drive! I can't wait for Birnbaums. I love those guys! LOL

Ok, can I just say that my 2 year old is addicted to Disney! She watches the cruise video over and over! Know she wants to watch the cruise video clip on the internet over and over! I think she is excited! LOL She sees the pics of the boat and screams "boap". It is so funny! The understanding they have at such a young age. Know if I could just bottle her energy!

Hope you are all having a good Thursday!

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

welcome adisneymama and mrsmg.
i hope you enjoy our funny times on this thread. we are normal people(i think we are, right linda?) well my mind is worried with the hurricane due to my family living in Stuart Fl. wishes and prayers for them.

 

[adisneymama]

My thoughts and prayers are with them as well. We are originally from Mobile, Al and are all too familiar with hurricanes. I have to say though we are in one of the projected paths here so will be keeping an eye on it, especially if it does go out to the gulf as they predict.

 

[Hannosmom]

Normal, John? Who said we're normal? I resemble that remark!

I've been away for a few days, visiting my family in PA. My sons think I come to visit them, but I really come to visit with my grands! (Shhh, don't tell the boys.) I should have some new pictures of those beautiful babies up on the website pretty soon.

Speaking of pictures......we need more pictures of cruisers!!! Send them! Today! Don't make me come over there!!!

The weight loss challenge charts are up and Jeanna is kicking our bootys with a 4.1 pound loss last week. I lost nothing......too much birthday cake in PA! So get those numbers in to the webmaster or to me by pm and we can make your charts look all purty!

Welcome to adisneymama and mrsmg and families! You are going to have so much fun on this cruise!

Toodles

(Prayers for all our friends in Florida and for all those in harms way. Please keep safe! )

 

[mrsmg]

Thank you to KYCruisecrazy and Hannosmom! I can't wait to meet you all, we are going to have a wonderful time.

GrayFal, if you're out there I sent you a PM today!
My prayers go out to anyone in the way of Francis

 

[KyCruisinSusan]

Welcome aboard mrsmg.

KyCruiseCrazy is not normal, trust me, I live with him. His screenname describes him well.

Linda, I didn't lose anything last week, but I didn't really start til Sunday. I'll let you know if a few days what this weeks total is.

I may not win this challange but I'll be danged if I'm buying you all expensive drinks. hahahahah I'll make sure I'm in the top finishers.

Our beautiful CC is going to be plumetted terribly

I hope they rebuild as quickly as they did when Floyd destroyed it.

Only time will tell, thoughts, prayers, and worries for everyone in Frances path.

 

[xsydid]

It's Offical, I am becoming addicted to this Disboard thing. My DW didn't think I was xsydid about the cruise. Boy, was she wrong. Our thoughts are with the people in Fla. I need to start a "Thought of the Day".
So the Thought of the day is..... "My Disney Coffe Cup is always half full".
Good morning Disneydreamer1970

 

[adisneymama]

Hi everyone! Hope you have a good day. My thoughts are with those in FL right now. The storm is also now suppose to be a direct hit for me once it enters the gulf, so need to go monitor it again.

I'll check back when I can, but could you all put us in your prayers as well? Thanks

 

[disneydreamer1970]

Everyone in the path of Francis is in my thoughts and prayers. Please stay safe!!

Xsydid....are you having a boring morning at the Fire Station? I guess it is a good thing to have time on your hands there!!!

Talk to ya'll soon!!!

Trish

 

[disneydreamer1970]

As I am sitting here in my office...a thought comes to mind.....

Xsydid used to think that I was nuts for visiting these boards so often....It is amazing that he actually beat me to the boards this morning. See honey...this is such a great place to be!!!

Have a great day everyone!!!

 

[xsydid]

Ok so I admit, this is fun. Just goes to show that the people on here are cool,,,, I mean look at me. do I need to get a Tux? or am I wearing a tie and coat? I think we decided to do the tie and suit coat thing.