11/17/12 It's a Magical TEXAS Thanksgiving with the Mouse!

[scubadiver]

I have done the reservation online and recieved a checkin time of 11:00. Does anyone know when the port actually opens?

 

[cruisecrasher]

I have done the reservation online and recieved a checkin time of 11:00. Does anyone know when the port actually opens?

I figure 11. We'll know after the first few cruises go out of Galveston, though.

 

[cruisecrasher]

84 days!

 

[dato63]

Yay on the countdown! I can't wait for 75 days so we can book exursions, etc. And I can't wait to see the Disney difference.

 

[pughugs]

We managed to get the online check in done and it was kinda fun. I did not book excursions. We are going to do our own thing at each port this time. I have been to the Cayman Islands before so I know where I wanted to go so we rented a car for 30.00 for the day. Besides its fun driving there on the other side of the road. In Cozumel we wanted to swim with the sealions and it is not offered through Disney. We look forward to lots of fun!!

 

[dato63]

Oops, never mind. I found the information I was looking for!

 

[cruisecrasher]

We managed to get the online check in done and it was kinda fun. I did not book excursions.
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We did online check in too and booked one excursion (DS has been talking about going to swim with the stingrays ever since he saw a Samantha Brown cruise special when he was 3)
And Palo and Massages.

 

[cruisecrasher]

2 months
21 days
6 hours
Until Sailaway!

 

[dato63]

I love your countdowns!

I've been making tshirts for my DDs - and then hiding them since they do not know about this cruise. I've also started on the FE items, hiding them as well. I'm just so ready for Thanksgiving to get here.

I just plain can't wait. We have never said with DCL - only NCL. But when I look at pics of the ship. . .it just looks so "wow".

Today is the first day of school for my DDs. 3rd grade. I do hope this helps time seem to pass faster. Cuz I'm ready to go.

 

[cruisecrasher]

I love your countdowns!

I've been making tshirts for my DDs - and then hiding them since they do not know about this cruise. I've also started on the FE items, hiding them as well. I'm just so ready for Thanksgiving to get here.

I just plain can't wait. We have never said with DCL - only NCL. But when I look at pics of the ship. . .it just looks so "wow".

Today is the first day of school for my DDs. 3rd grade. I do hope this helps time seem to pass faster. Cuz I'm ready to go.

I figure once school starts it'll fly. DS starts kinder in 4 days.


ETA-You will love it. The Wonder was super beautiful. It makes you want to take picture after picture. Sadly none of mine look like the boat does, but the awesome fotogs on the Picture thread gives you the feel and look of the real thing.

 

[jules4172]

Hi everyone! We're also going to be on Disney Magic for Thanksgiving week, me, DH, DDs (8 and 6). We're from Spring, TX. Anyone else from Spring? We've been on Magic before (Mediterranean 3 yrs ago) and found tons of helpful info on cruise critic. Went back there and didn't see much posting for this cruise and was wondering where everyone was, any talk about doing FE and door magnets, etc. Was quite disappointment and then found another related post about disboards.com and here I am (so glad!!!)

I feel like we're a year behind everyone now (lol). We just made our final payments a few days ago The kids are very excited!!

Now, does anyone know if it's too late to do FE? We had fun doing it on our last DCL and the kids want to do it again for this cruise.

 

[jules4172]

Haha! Should've read these posts before I started posting. Found the info for FE and will PM Dagny if it's not too late to join FE. After reading everyone posts, I'm getting really excited!!! Also joining us will be my sister and her DDs 15 and 12, they've never been on DCL and I know they're ready to go NOW Also my BIL and his DDs (9 and 10) - both my sister and BIL are single parents and would probably love to meet some other single parents on board

Does anyone know if there will be pirates night on this cruise?

 

[abs1978]

Hi everyone! We're also going to be on Disney Magic for Thanksgiving week, me, DH, DDs (8 and 6). We're from Spring, TX. Anyone else from Spring? We've been on Magic before (Mediterranean 3 yrs ago) and found tons of helpful info on cruise critic. Went back there and didn't see much posting for this cruise and was wondering where everyone was, any talk about doing FE and door magnets, etc. Was quite disappointment and then found another related post about disboards.com and here I am (so glad!!!)

I feel like we're a year behind everyone now (lol). We just made our final payments a few days ago The kids are very excited!!

Now, does anyone know if it's too late to do FE? We had fun doing it on our last DCL and the kids want to do it again for this cruise.

Hi! We are from Spring. We used cruise critic in the past, too, but have found it pretty useless for this cruise.

 

[abs1978]

Saying hi! I sailed on the Wonder back in 2000 and loved it. This will be my husband's first Disney cruise and we will have our two year old daughter with us, too. Am hoping we all enjoy it! Any other toddlers in our group? I'd love for her to "know" a playmate.

 

[cruisecrasher]

Saying hi! I sailed on the Wonder back in 2000 and loved it. This will be my husband's first Disney cruise and we will have our two year old daughter with us, too. Am hoping we all enjoy it! Any other toddlers in our group? I'd love for her to "know" a playmate.

I've got a 3 1/2 year old DD... Dunno if there's anyone closer than that.

 

[cruisecrasher]

Saying hi! I sailed on the Wonder back in 2000 and loved it. This will be my husband's first Disney cruise and we will have our two year old daughter with us, too. Am hoping we all enjoy it! Any other toddlers in our group? I'd love for her to "know" a playmate.

Looks like "The DisneyDiva" has twin two year old boys.

 

[pughugs]

Haha! Should've read these posts before I started posting. Found the info for FE and will PM Dagny if it's not too late to join FE. After reading everyone posts, I'm getting really excited!!! Also joining us will be my sister and her DDs 15 and 12, they've never been on DCL and I know they're ready to go NOW Also my BIL and his DDs (9 and 10) - both my sister and BIL are single parents and would probably love to meet some other single parents on board

Does anyone know if there will be pirates night on this cruise?

Hello, We are not in Spring, but very close by in Copperfield. I am excitted to see your sister has her DDs Close to age of my DDs 11 and 14. I am sure they will all have fun!!! We can't wait!

 

[dato63]

Hi everyone! We're also going to be on Disney Magic for Thanksgiving week, me, DH, DDs (8 and 6). We're from Spring, TX. Anyone else from Spring? We've been on Magic before (Mediterranean 3 yrs ago) and found tons of helpful info on cruise critic. Went back there and didn't see much posting for this cruise and was wondering where everyone was, any talk about doing FE and door magnets, etc. Was quite disappointment and then found another related post about disboards.com and here I am (so glad!!!)

I feel like we're a year behind everyone now (lol). We just made our final payments a few days ago The kids are very excited!!

Now, does anyone know if it's too late to do FE? We had fun doing it on our last DCL and the kids want to do it again for this cruise.

Welcome! Our DDs are close in age. Mine will be 9 in November.

Hello, We are not in Spring, but very close by in Copperfield. I am excitted to see your sister has her DDs Close to age of my DDs 11 and 14. I am sure they will all have fun!!! We can't wait!

We are in Copperfield as well.

I was off work yesterday - finished up making tshirts for my DDs to wear. The fun part of planning.

 

[cruisecrasher]

2 months 15 days 22 hours

 

[dato63]

Today is the 75 day mark!

I was able to log on this morning and book our excursions, as well as our port time.