11/29/03 Eastern-only 2 days left !!! SINGLE DIGITS!!

[TCROMW1013]

ImgoingtoDisney congrats on your weight loss. I just started at Curves and working on that goal myself. I know what a battle it is.

 

[princssdisnygina]

I just got a call from my travel agent! My docs are on their way! YEAH!!! So everyone else....watch your mailboxes!

Gina

 

[jkovick]

Life is soooo good! Just got an e-mail from expedia this morning--- my docs were mailed out yesterday!!!!bounce:

 

[DisneyGator01]

Well up until today I was going on the 11/30 4 day, but I decided what the heck... it's 7 days for me!!

So I called up, changed my ressie, and poof, I'm going on the 11/29 Eastern instead!! Yippee. I am so excited. I have already done 3 4 day Wonder cruises, but have yet to do a 7 day on the Magic, I have so much to learn in so little time.

Well I have a lot of catching up to do on this thread! I will have to get settled in and get reading. I can't wait! 7 whole days on a disney cruise!

Has anyone done this cruise before? So am I considered a newbie since I haven't done a Magic Cruise yet?

Well--until November 29th!!

 

[Favorite Auntie]

DisneyGator01, Welcome to your thread! The people going on the 11/29 Magic cruise appear to be a great bunch, I am sure you will feel the same way once you start to chat on this thread. I am glad you chose to switch to the 7 day, 4 days just isn't enough! I am actually thinking that 7 days isn't enough!!!

WELCOME!!

 

[jkovick]

Welcome Aboard DisneyGator01!
We have a great group of people going on this trip, it should be so much fun. You have more DCL experience that DH and I. We have sailed other lines but never with Disney, so I am really, really excited.

 

[princssdisnygina]

Welcome DisneyGator01! I have done the 4 day cruise twice before and loved it! And I agree with you, it just wasn't long enough! I have been on a few other 7 day cruises but not Disney! Welcome aboard! What is your cabin number?

Gina

Oh....and to all of you who keep checking orbitz.com to see cabin availablity, I have new info! I spoke to Disney Cruise Line about that when I called about my docs. They said Orbitz and other travel sites are only allowed to post 5-6 available cabins per deck, and some of them they only allow 2-3 to be posted. So, what we see on orbitz and other travel sites isn't accurate as to what is left. The lady could not tell me exaclty how full the ship was but she said it was pretty full, was the way she put it, but she said it is not sold out and probably won't be. She did say there were plenty of cabins left. Just an FYI!

 

[princssdisnygina]

Oh....can someone tell me where it is better to shop? St. Thomas or St. Maarten? For jewelry I mean.

Thanks, Gina

 

[DisneyGator01]

Thanks for the warm welcome !

Not sure what my stateroom # or category is yet. We are sailing GTY--- run of the house (what's available basically). But I don't really mind. I have lucked out on my past 3 DCL cruises and ended up with outside staterooms everytimes. 2 times on Deck 2 and, once on Deck 1.

We'll find out once we check in at port. I have to go get a formal outfit though. I wasn't planning on the 7 day at first. I think I will just get one and be economical and wear it twice. Or pack another nice outfit I already have and see how formal--formal really is.

Anyone know? How formal should I go?

Anyway--I am really looking forward to it. I completely forgot until I started reading up on the 7 day this morning that I will finally get a chance to do High tea and a brunch at Palo! I have had dinner on the 4 day there but I can't wait to do the other things there.

And I get a character breakfast, WOW...changing to the 7 day was best idea I have had since I switched to sailing DCL!!!

 

[Crazy Momma]

Welcome DisneyGator01

I'm taking a formal gown and a formal pants suit. I'm taking both because it depends on my mood. I'm probably going to wear the pants suit for the formal night. I like having the dress along just incase I change my mind. We're driving so, I don't have to worry about extra bags. DH is wearing a suit. I'm dressing DS 7 in slacks with a dress shirt. I'm not buying a suit for him to wear once. Check on Chadwicks website they have nice formal wear.


This is our 3rd cruise, 2nd for Disney and our 1st 7-night. I'm looking forward to brunch and dinner at Palo's and the wine tasting.

I'm doing the Disney Happy Dance!!!

 

[gassmandy]

I wore a pretty balck dress for formal night--probably just considered semi formal to some since it was just a couple inches below my knees. I am not into floor length formals--I always feel like a prom kid or an old lady..............but that's just me. Plus, Florida is a very laid back state as far as attire. I'm sure whatever you choose will be fine. I NEVER felt under-dressed or over-dressed as there was a wide range of clothing (even one man in cut off jean shorts and a tank top!!).
Can't wait!!! It'll be nice to relax and not clean or cook!! (Waiting for a smart alec comment from izzinmac about how I never cook anyway........ )

 

[Favorite Auntie]

I have a simple black dress that I wear for formal night. I am not into gowns either. I would never wear them again. I have a few brides maids dresses (always a brides maid, never a bride!) but I just can't be bothered to pack them. I have never felt underdressed on formal night.

 

[DisneyGator01]

bump

 

[princssdisnygina]

DisneyGator01

How do you get GTY? And if you don't mind me asking, is it cheaper to go that way?

Gina

 

[DisneyGator01]

It's a CM thing... we book seperately. We aren't given a specific room that way they can better accomidate guests--upgrades/ ajoining rooms, etc... And also they can fill the ship better, balance out the passagers. It's a set price and we get what we get---on my 3/03 cruise I got one of the "noisy" rooms underneath Wavebands... needless to say, was a little noisier then I would have prefered, but hey can't complain when you are on a Disney cruise... anything is great.

 

[TChrist05]

We have been GTY on 3 cruises. We had a cabin before we sailed and each time was upgraded 3 categories. I believe you have a better chance if you are GTY.
Tom

 

[princssdisnygina]

That sounds great! But you still haven't answered my question....is it cheaper to go GTY? Actually, what does GTY stand for? You won'd need to give me an actual price but where does it compare? Cat 11? Cat 4? Just want an idea in case I decide to do it next cruise.
Thanks


Gina

 

[Favorite Auntie]

If she is a CM it is always cheaper for them, and other people can't get their rate anyway..

GTY means guarantee, If you book a Cat 11 and end up with a cat 11 gty (you can't request a gty rate) that means that you are guaranteed a cat 11 or HIGHER. We booked a cat 11, got a cat 11 gty and ended up with a cat 8!

 

[DisneyGator01]

The best thing to do is book early and shop around---I have also heard that booking on board is a big savings.

Unless you want to move to Florida and take advantage of the Florida resident rates. Those are the best discounts around.

 

[princssdisnygina]

Oh, I see. So we booked a Cat 11 guaranteed so that is what you are talking about. I have only been upgraded once, hopefully when we get there they will upgrade, if not...oh well, I am still going!