11/14/09 - Special Western - 2 CC stops

[Fizzgig]

We were on the April 26-May 3 Eastern and booked this while onboard. Don't know how we can wait 18 months! It'll be me, my husband and my daughter who will turn 7 during the cruise (11/17).

I know someone with a group rate for Cat 9s for the 9/27/08 Double Dip right after dry dock... I know, I am a bad influence (and I have a great TA)!

 

[Justthe8ofus]

I know someone with a group rate for Cat 9s for the 9/27/08 Double Dip right after dry dock... I know, I am a bad influence (and I have a great TA)!

lol I'm pretty bad all on my own. I was already thinking "when will the fl res rates be out for the fall?" NCL is having a "kids sail free" thing going on for 3 & 4 nights. It would only cost me $1660 for all eight of us for 4 nights. I just don't know if it would be a disapointment not being disney. Any thoughts on NCL?? I have heard mixed things.

 

[Travelbee]

Did you like the Eastern? We did the Eastern last year. I did miss the third sea day on the Western. With having CC instead of Key West I think we will be happier.

We really enjoyed the Eastern, especially St. Thomas and CC. I didn't think I'd enjoy the sea days, but they turned out to be both relaxing and lots of fun (not too mention the constant eating). Going through withdrawals now.

We've also done the 3-day Nassau before so we thought we'd try the Western. This one really sells itself with 2 stops at CC, which DH would be happy if he were left there all week. Totally agree about Key West. Been there done that. We just have to pull our DD out of school...

We're looking for a friend for our DD to hung out with. If anyone has a DD that is 6/7 at the time of the cruise, let me know!!!

 

[binky1]

We will be travelling with my BIL and his family which includes 2 DDs one who will be 9 and one who will have just turned 7. She will be in the group of 5 - 7 year olds by herself so it might be good if we can match them up. (My 2 DDs will be 9 and 4 so they will be in different groups as well).

It's so far away but like last time, I can't help but plan, plan, plan......and you should see the door magnets I'm coming up with for this cruise!!

Cheers,

 

[Justthe8ofus]

you should see the door magnets I'm coming up with for this cruise!!

Cheers,

I was saying to the kids that we really need to decorate the door this time. We have not done that before.

 

[binky1]

It's loads of fun. Last time I went kinda low-tech and printed of pages that I put in a clear page protector that I had put a piece of magnetic tape on the back. I changed the pages everyday (and they will end up looking great in the scrapbook I hope to finish one day ). Oh, and I got some Mickey heads paint samples from Home Depot and cut them out and put magnets on the back of those too.

This time, I've got tons of clip art and borrowed designs from the DISigns forum and will print them onto magnetic paper. I've even come up with t-shirts for embarkation! Ahh, technology!!

If I knew how to post pictures or graphics, I'd be thrilled to show you some!!

Cheers,
Lisa

 

[atinkerbellmom]

Okay, I have been MIA for a while, but decided to check in. We are moving after finally selling our house and I have been away from the computer. 12 years in one house brings a lot of stuff........ I have gone back and read the few pages I missed. IMHO, I think we should not decide about fish extenders until closer to the time, to get a better count. So far, the list Kris has going is HUGE and the gifts would need a seperate luggage, since there are soooo many of us. Are we forgetting the airline now says 1 bag per person???? So maybe wait on this one....

The DIS tag is a good idea. My last cruise, one of our DISers did flamingos. They said, "you have been flamingoed" "now pass me on to another room" we did it to all not just DISers and it was fun. So I am all up for that.

As far as the NCL question, I do not have an answer. But what the heck, for that price, I would do it just for the exsperience and come back and let the rest of us know. That price is cheaper than the "booty cruise" (C people). So good cruiseline for great fare. Now just do not exspect the same kids programming, but for a quick get away, I would do it.

 

[Justthe8ofus]

I know someone with a group rate for Cat 9s for the 9/27/08 Double Dip right after dry dock... I know, I am a bad influence (and I have a great TA)!

OK I'll bite. What is the rate for the cat 9s? I bailed on the NCL cruise. I just have heard bad things about them.

 

[binky1]

Okay, I've come up with a little logo but I'd like to know what people think of it. Does anyone know how I can attach it?!?!?.....

Thanks,

 

[SCCRUZZER]

We were on the April 26-May 3 Eastern and booked this while onboard. Don't know how we can wait 18 months! It'll be me, my husband and my daughter who will turn 7 during the cruise (11/17).

Hi Travelbee...We are also on this coming cruise and will be celebrating our daughter's birthday too (11/17) but will be turning 10!. This will be our 2nd Disney cruise & can't wait. We just got back from an Alaska cruise & now have to wait 1 1/2 years before our next cruise ...Maybe i can slide a Feb. one in between.....

 

[sandiegosusie]

I finally found you all! We are booked (DH, DD8, DD5 and myself)!!! Deck 5 super dooper excited! My friend is on the Magic tomorrow out of LA and she showed me her fish extender. We've sailed twice before, but never did the FE. Is that in the works for everyone? Been working on the door magnets...had custom pillowcases done by someone on the disboards...love it! I think I could sail tomorrow since all I do is plan and prepare this trip!

I am planning spa services for myself and DH. This cruise is in celebration of our 10 year anniversary. We have sailed twice before on DCL and once on Princess for our honeymoon. I would love the cooking classes and towel folding...our DD's are really excited. Both have cruised before, but the youngest DD was in Flounders on our last sailing. Hoping to convince SIL and her fam to join us as they did before. Add us to the list!

Susie

 

[binky1]

Welcome, welcome sandiegosusie!! I too am obsessed with planning and it's over 17 months away.

I plan on doing a FE this time around too so even if it's only the 2 of us, it'll still be fun!! I will be travelling with DH, DD who will turn 9 on 11/15 and DD4. My youngest DD was in Flounders last time we cruised too so I'm looking forward to even more grownup time. We convinced my BIL and his family to come along - they will have a DD9 and a DD7. Maybe we can hook our girls up??

We'll be celebrating our 20th anniversary. I too have been working on my door magnets - how pathetic are we?? But half the fun is in the planning.....

 

[sandiegosusie]

Welcome, welcome sandiegosusie!! I too am obsessed with planning and it's over 17 months away.

I plan on doing a FE this time around too so even if it's only the 2 of us, it'll still be fun!! I will be travelling with DH, DD who will turn 9 on 11/15 and DD4. My youngest DD was in Flounders last time we cruised too so I'm looking forward to even more grownup time. We convinced my BIL and his family to come along - they will have a DD9 and a DD7. Maybe we can hook our girls up??

We'll be celebrating our 20th anniversary. I too have been working on my door magnets - how pathetic are we?? But half the fun is in the planning.....

My daughter would love a cruise friend. She has always cruised with cousins and it doesn't look like we have any joining us. At least not 17 months out! The fish extender thingy looks really fun.

I have already picked up all the extras, which is truly pathetic. The cruise isn't even paid for yet! I think I have taken obesessed to a new, disgusting level!

 

[Justthe8ofus]

What are they? lol.
Where do they go?
Do you make them?

I booked a 4 night on the wonder for my youngest DD and oldest DS. We will justify this because the cruise is on 9/7 and DD's b-day is 9/12 and DS's is 7/18(a little late but, what the heck!). I am going to try to surprise them with this and tell them they are going to the space center or something. So, I can not even think about the magic sailing in Sept. Thank you though for the offer!

I am going to try to make a couple of door magnets. I am not very creative so we will see how it goes.

 

[Travelbee]

Okay, I am new at this blog. Can someone tell me what a fish extender is?

Binky1 - My DD would love to have a playmate. It made all the difference on our last cruise. She wouldn't even go to the Oceaneer Club until she met a friend and has someone to go with.

 

[Justthe8ofus]

Okay, I am new at this blog. Can someone tell me what a fish extender is?

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DH and I just figured this out after doing an image search on google lol. It's a pocket organizer that hangs from the "fish" outside of your cabin door that people leave notes in. I also saw some for sale on ebay but, many people make them too.

 

[binky1]

People can sign up to do a fish extender exchange - meaning that you bring a little giftie to put in the participating FEs. I know that there's a link somewhere that listed things that people have brought (ie. postcards or little souvenirs from where you live, Disney trinkets (like from the Dollar Store) or just something that you think someone will enjoy).

Do not feel any pressure to participate!! We didn't do it the first time but I would like to do it this time 'cause my DDs are older and would like the surprise of it.

I know that I have instructions somewhere for a no-sew FE - when I find it I'll post it!!

Cheers!!

 

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Great to see more Canucks signed up. This will be my first cruise and I am going solo, Hubby has no interest in going and this is something I have always wanted to do. I hope I can link dining with another single or small group. I have been checking in every few weeks or so. Great to read about the group.

 

[binky1]

Well, it's his loss cause you are going to love it!!

 

[MaryAz]

Hello fellow Dis'ers
Just off the Magic today. Miss her already. Where is that darn sad icon?? Our 4 year old had a blast but sailing with our 20 month old was a bit challenging. Looking forward to her going to the Kids CLub for this one. We are in a cat 6 on deck 6. Did not get Palo ressies this time but I had an awesome pedicure in the spa. I am also a big planner and loved the fish extender exchange. We came home with an extra suitcase full of fun stuff. Looks like a great group!!
Mary
DDs 5 and a half and 3 at time of cruise-Dh coming too!!