11/13/04 Eastern Cruise only We Did It

[PoohJen]

Tina,
we grabbed a rolling cooler at sears last week for $30 - they're clearing out their summer stuff. John likes it b/c it has a separate heavy clear plastic liner that zips in - i.e., you can fill it with ice w/o the water seeping.

6 more weeks everyone!!! I'm heading for the outlet malls today in Williamsburg, hoping to find snorkel stuff, water shoes, and new sports sandals.

MrsMG, I'm not sure I'll get sick either, but as I know that I "might", I'm planning on taking the bonine the day before and day of sailing. I think about certain amusement park rides that would make me quesy, so I know that sea-sickness is a real possibility for me. I'll pick up kids dramamine, "Just in case", although I read benedryl works for some kids, maybe I'll get that instead (at least it has other usefulness).

I feel compelled to add that I did "christen" my BIL's boat once - but just that one time, I don't remember any problems on subsequent outings.

 

[PoohJen]

Linda and Sarah -
Hope y'all are having fun in PA. Have Ed put me down for 2 lbs for this past week! WooHoo!must be due to all the mental exertion I'm putting into this cruise!

 

[house_of_princesses]

http://disney.store.go.com/DSSearch...=DS_11776_SEARCH_FRM&Searchstr=rolling+cooler


It's even on sale!!

 

[cjsmom97]

My two favorite words (after free, of course)... Disney and SALE!!!

 

[Sue Sullivan]

Hey Tina, We'll see you at The Radisson then. Call them now to book your shuttle. If they tell you that you have to book the "cruise package " to book the shuttle in advance, just call back another time. Seems like it depends on who you talk to. I called about 8 pm on a weekday.

 

[KyCruisinSusan]

LOL Just wanted to see if I could be the first post on PAGE 100

Tina, glad to hear you will be at the Radisson DisMeet. Definetly call now and book your shuttle ressie.

We have ressies on the first shuttle run at 10am, and the port is only 1 mile away from the hotel. WOOHOO

Trish sorry to hear you have been feeling down. Glad you are feeling better.

IT IS HEREBY DECLARED THAT NO DISMEMBERS WILL BE STRICKEN WITH ANY ILLNESS JUST PRIOR TO AND DURING OUR CRUISE. seasickness not included in this statement.

Jen, thanks for the mental picture of the christening

Is it November yet?

 

[adisneymama]

Glad I checked the post! I just called and booked the 10 am shuttle as well. They are even going to provide a car seat for Aubrey so that we don't have to fool with ours! YEAH!

I agree is it November yet?

 

[cjsmom97]

Guess it is time for us to start getting all our things together for the cruise. I have been too busy planning for everyone else, now it is time to plan for us!! Now that it is getting cool, we can start our packing. We have been waiting til we were done with our summer clothes to start packing them away. Now it looks like it is time. We have been dipping down into the low 40's at night this past week. I have still been known to go outside with shorts on when it is below freezing so I guess I will have to draw the line somewhere. LOL We just came back from checking our local Disney Store for any good deals. My oh my the snowglobes!!! Too bad we just bought a second curio cabinet to hold the ones I already have!!! I was wanting to try on my formal dress this weekend but after the meal we just had, don't think I want to discourage myself that way. Susan, I hope you did well cuz after today, you just may have caught up to me!! Well, gotta get going... gonna try to run some of this food off before bedtime!! Wish me luck!!

 

[KyCruisinSusan]

Good luck Jeanna.

I can relate to the starting to pack. I decided to go ahead tonight and start packing the new stuff that I've already gotten.

OMG!!! I am probably overpacking but I don't care. At least I won't be regretting not having something.

We have 2 large suitcases, 1 large duffle type bag, 2 small suitcases, 2 garment bags and the snorkle equip. bag.

So far every one is stuffed, except for the large suitcase I am packing with the girls clothes. I haven't packed any of Rachel's shorts yet.

I am taking my dry cleanables to the cleaner on Tuesday so they will be ready to go in the garment bags.

I am just glad that everything I am packing isn't going on the cruise with us. Several items, like towels, will stay in the car while we sail.

We have even started filling individual envelopes with our tips, so that will be out of the way. Only $105 more and that task can be checked off the list. We found a pkg. of 7 phone cards at Sam's Club for $29.00, and even got a 8 pk. of camcorder tapes for $17.

Thank God there are porters at the resort and at the port. I can't begin to imagine having to keep track of all those bags and 2 little girls. LOL

These last 34 days are going to draaaaaaaaaaaaaag.

 

[disbigkid]

Originally posted by adisneymama
I just called and booked the 10 am shuttle as well. They are even going to provide a car seat for Aubrey so that we don't have to fool with ours! YEAH!

Oh, my gosh!! I was fuming when I read your post (NOT at you of course). I just called the Rad 2 nights ago (from Ireland) and was told by a very RUDE woman that we could only book our shuttle one week out...now, tell me where that is posted on their web site or otherwise!! I told her I know of at least FOUR other groups that have already booked their shuttle. She essentially said tough. So, I hung up and said fine, I'll call back when she isn't there!

So, I checked the posts and low and behold yet another booking. So, I called back at 7:36a on a Sunday (EST, but from Ireland yet again) and wouldn't you know it, I GOT THE SAME WOMAN! ARGH! And, she told me the same thing AND she knew it was me again. I told her, look, I am reading a post right now that says they booked their shuttle and they got a car seat so why can't I book?? She 'humphed' and said it wasn't policy but she'll do it this once.

Talk about fuming. But, I'm booked!!!...for 10am too. Hopefully anyway, we'll all pray that it's actually in the book. Oh my gosh, I think I need to go get a drink. LOL

Phew, thanks for letting me vent. I hope the rest of the stay at the Rad goes better!

Is it November yet??

 

[KyCruisinSusan]

Give them h*ll Heather.

Did you need car seats too?

We were told when we booked our shuttle, that they now have 3 vans, what are the chances of all 3 of us being in the same one?

There are 11 of us in the 3 groups. I guess anything is possible.

 

[adisneymama]

Susan - I would think that some of us would end up in the same van. Would be so much fun! They asked me specifically which cruise line, so maybe they try to group that way.

disbigkid - I am so sorry they gave you the run around. I was actually very leary of leaving my reservation there. It seems that they don't have a set policy and it is according to whoever you talk to. I know there was a post on the main board about it as well. IF you do need car seats call them back and ask them to add them to your reservation, because they have a limited quantity.

ok, good morning! Oh and I have started packing too, the new stuff we have bought.

Have a great one and I'll talk to you later.

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

ok i hope i have everyone on the first page of our post. i just cant believe its less then 6 weeks now and i cant wait. i need everyone to PM susan if you want your door sign i made for you printed. and if you havent had a door sign made by me just PM me with family last name and each persons favorite disney charactor and you email address so i can send you a picture of your door sign. this is going to be one great and Magical cruise for all of us. thanks everyone if you want to see what i have done as in door signs for others please goto www.hannomax.com to see what i have already done.

 

[adisneymama]

Ok, when you count it down in hours it seems so much closer! LOL

I sent you an email. Thanks!

 

[house_of_princesses]

Jeanna, I sent you a pm since I can't seem to find you on line lately....


On a sad note, my dear friend, Andy, lost his brother Thursday night. Vince recently returned from Iraq. Thursday him and two other men, all Air Force Reservists, were flying a private jet when they had engine failure. All three men perished, all three were pilots. Vince had never been married and he and Andy were extremely close. Vince is survived by two brothers, a sister and both parents.

I ask for prayers and pixie dust, please.

 

[cjsmom97]

Vicki,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss!! They will be my prayers. Here is some pixie dust for you and their families.

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I did get your PM. I sent you back the answer (ten fold).

Hope your weekend gets better!!!

 

[SuzPasq]

Hi! My family and I just got confirmation that we'll be on the 11/13 sailing. This will be our fifth time on DCL, and our second year in a row of the same itin (not our favorite, but we'll survive). My older son will turn 7 on 11/13, and our baby will be 20 months the day we disembark.

I'm starting to move into hyper planning mode, and I think I have a pretty good handle on things. We book through my husband's company so we don't have much control over location and dinner seating, but we generally are fortunate enough to get upgraded to a room with a verandah, and get early seating.

Suzanne

 

[SuzPasq]

Wow, I can't believe some of you are starting to pack. I feel like such a slacker!!

I use cloth diapers at home and I'm really having a hard time resigning myself to nine days (we're doing WDW a day on either end) of disposables. I'll get over it, I guess.

My husband and I fight every year over how much stuff I pack, but I really hate the feeling of leaving something behind that we end up needing. When we were in St. Maarten last year, I was so organized--I had bought a pop up tent for my baby (really small that folds into a 12" circle and fits into a backpack type bag) on eBay and brought that. We had a soft sided cooler bag and in it I had chicken fingers, cheese, crackers, fruit, nuts and tons of ice (all from stateroom service) plus I had filled our insulated water bottles with tons of ice and water. There was a man sitting next to us who asked his wife why she didn't plan ahead like me!

So if you see a family of four with two bags per person, a huge stroller, and two happy kids, that's me!

 

[adisneymama]

Welcome Suzanne! I know what you mean about leaving something behind. DD is 2 and is potty trained. I know I will be trying to pack those pull ups! DH will look at me like I am crazy! LOL

This is a great group! Look forward to seeing you!

 

[mrsmg]

Vicki, Jen and Tina- Thanks so much for all your advice on my "motion sickness" issue. I really didn't think much about it until my DS came back from his cruise on the Magic last month and said he was sick the entire time.
Trish, I am so sorry for your loss. Pixie dust and prayers from us.
Trish- I understand the Asthma problem. My 3 year old has it every time he gets a little sniffle. We had to buy a nebulizer for him, it's that bad. We plan to bring it with us on the cruise "just in case". Hope you are feeling better