11/8/03 Western Cruise roll call.... "looking for info from DISers"

[imgoingtodisney]

DISers are in at least 4 of those 6 SPRs. Wonder why?
3minniemom will be right across the hall from goofy4wdw59 - also in connecting rooms

7wks from today and we leave! Hows everyone spending their last 7wknds? Keep busy and time will fly (hopefully not onboard ship tho)

 

[momof2greatgirls]

We have been thinking about the scavenger hunt in Key West. On the cruise critic website it has gotten good reviews. They only run it on the weekends but will do "private parties" if there are at least 10 people in your party. I believe the cost is $20 a person and it takes about 3 hours. They also rent electric cars (like a golf cart that seats 4 people). I thought the kids might really enjoy zippin' though town in one of those. It would be a good way to see all the sights early before the sunset. Is anyone else intrested??

www.keywesthunt.com

Lisa

 

[imgoingtodisney]

GOOD MORNING! Hows everyone doing with Isabel?

we needed a bump to pg 1

 

[disneyeveryyear]

Lisa,

The scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun and we would have love to have joined you, but my DM will be with us and has some fairly signifcant mobility issues, so I think we will have to stick with the Trolley Tour.

Great idea and I hope you get a good turnout.

What else is going on for excursions?

Have a great weekend.

 

[imgoingtodisney]

woohoo been working on lowering my Cholesterol - last May it was 198 now its 166 - guess my new way of living is working

 

[Fay Ray]

The Albrecht's are doing the afternoon Western Union Schooner at KW, Captain Marvin's Stingrays at GC, Dolphin Discovery at Cozumel, and the Seahorse snorkel at CC. We'll be nice and red by the end of the week, even with number 30 sunscreen!

Isabel wimped out in Rochester. Just a little wind and rain.
We lucked out on that one!!!

Fay Ray
(Linda)

 

[disneyeveryyear]

Linda,

Glad to know you didn't have any serious impact from Isabel. I was worried about my east coast DIS friends.

Hope everyone else faired as well.

 

[acrucifer]

she fizzled out here also. some wind and rain is all. I pray for perfect weather during Our Cruise !!!! please let it be so.

 

[imgoingtodisney]

perfect weather on a healthy ship
Weve earned it!
7wks from today - whos ready now? me me me
(sitting here listening to Jimmy cruise to the Banana Republic)

 

[snelsonbrown]

Hello everyone,
I do not know if I just have been "out in space" but I didn't realize that this thread was on the Western cruise - Hi this is Shirley - you know the ol' conch from the once little island of Key West where women did wear sarongs with Hibicus behind their ears, congo lines and latin dancing was done down Duval Street on Saturday nights once a month or when someone just started one to begin a fun night for adults and kids - well even tho those days are gone - if you are going to be in my hometown and have any questions, I would be most happy to help any way I can - I have pamplets that I send out with just about anything you want to know about Key West - it has coupons, discounts and just what to do, where to go and to beware of the tee shirt shops especially those with the loudest music - If I can help with anything while in Key West, you are most welcomed to write me at snelsonbrown@aol.com and I would be more than glad to help.
Meanwhile have a great time getting ready for your cruise - a dream of a lifetime.
Always
Shirley
800-950-4559
PS --no there are NO STRINGS ATTACHED TO ASKING QUESTIONS OR GETTING INFORMATION ON KEY WEST OK

 

[imgoingtodisney]

Hi Shirley - we've been in touch a few times. Last time you suggested that you will have new stuff after Oct 1st so to wait till then to send us our envelopes.
At this time we're thinking of maybe going to the Key West Aquarium. Definately want to find Buffet's Margaritaville too.
Thanks much

 

[snelsonbrown]

Hi Barb - I got a few new stuff that Norm's daughter sent up to me but it isn't like going down and checking it all out which I hope will be within the next couple of weeks - Norm is back to normal THANK GOD -------anyhow Buffett's Margaritvilla is found on the corner of Duval and Flemming Street - in fact - it is what use to be the soda fountain part of S & H KRESS (5 and dime store) during my "time" - Fast Buck Freddy is on one side and Buffett's on the other side - I went into labor in 1955 sitting at what is now "buffett's Margaritvilla" (just another tidbit about Key West)
I have been in there and was stunned at how expensive they are - did it once and have not gone back in - the map I enclose with the packets are neat for it gives you an idea where things are in Key West - i try to fill in as much as I can for the cruisers - I was reading the Key West Citizen the other day and found out that the Tee Shirt shops were at it again - they charged a family from the Orients over $800.00 for tee shirts (after they left the store) - they were charged and closed up, but they mostly likely are opened again with a new name - if the music is loud and louder - STAY OUT - you know you get in there and hear the caribbean music and start buying and buying and buying to the rythem of the music and before you know it - it was an expensive dance or they add extra charges to your card - been there and had it done - now remember I DO love my hometown, BUT YOU ARE NO LONGER DEALING WITH REAL CONCHS who would give you the shirt off your back. Another tidbit - Alfred Keyee who's family has forever had a stand at the end of Whitehead Street selling shells etc. passed away last week - he played the wedding march of the conch shell when Norm and I married at the Southermost part of Key West last year - he sure will be missed tho I have no doubts the family will keep it going. They are an honest family and has many tidbits of ol' Key West.
Well I have said enough.
Have fun everyone and God Bless -
Always
Shirley

 

[imgoingtodisney]

thank you Shirley

Uhoh Im in trouble now - just got 2 suitcases down from upstairs - and Im going through the clothes! Not sure who's wearing what when - Hey last yr I started this at 12.5wks out - we're now down to 6.5wks!

 

[imgoingtodisney]

another change to the plans - we may not be leaving until 430am Fri morn instead of 530pm Thurs night - someone just offered to drive us roundtrip to TF Green airport - just not sure if 4 of us can fit in the car along with the luggage - also gotta tell them we need to leave the house at 430am Fri morn and wont get back till midnight the following Sat night

Did you realize how much more "stuff" we have to pack for a cruise instead of a WDW vaca? BIL said they just packed 2ad and 3kids (8yrs and younger) into 3 suitcases. I have lots more suitcases out than that! But they dont need to change for dinner

Next wk starts October and then we can say "we cruise next month!"

 

[dianthus]

disneyeveryyear~ thanks for your well wishes on Isabel. We were fortunate, just some wind & rain in our area. My MIL lives just north of Myrtle Beach & that area usually gets slammed & it missed her too.

Thanks Shirley for the heads up on the non conch types in KW! Sounds like it's wise to pay cash for T shirts & other goodies in Key West...

Barb~ you crack me up! you are putting enough energy into this cruise for all of us !! I have started the "cruise basket". I put a basket in the guest room & put stuff in it as I think about it. So far I have masks, snorkel, fins, water shoes, sunscreen, laundry travel kit & the"motionsickness kit"- bonine, dramameine & seabands. We've never needed it, but I carry it as an insurance policy...

For those of you who have not cruised on DCL before, here are a few items we bring that make life a bit easier for us~

Pack some Downy Wrinkle releaser. It will save you much time not having to use the irons in the laundry room. Takes the wrinkles out of most clothes nicely... ( pack in a zip lock bag )

Pack a stain stick, laundry detergent- i bring some tablets, dryer sheets & about $5 in quarters to do laundry on the ship. If you don't you will need to do laundry for sure... The extra dryer sheets will make your dirty laundry smell better on the way home- LOL!

We bring an extension cord for the vanity area. Helps with curling irons, etc...

Bring a hairdryer from home, unless you have really short hair. The ones in the cabin look like vacuum cleaners (really) & do not have the wattage you may be used to...

We bring 2 pieces of thick cardboard cut 12X 12. We store in the bottom of our suitcase. We put the pictures purchased on board between them. Everything arrives home safely- uncreased or rumpled. Pictures are too expensive to have them ruined!

Bring a highlighter of some sort for the navigators & a pad of post it notes. Helps to keep you organized...

$1 bills for room service tips - we keep them in a cup by the door, so they are easy to find when room service arrives.

Barb~ we pack all our formal clothes, shoes, etc.. together in one bag so it is easier to pack & you don't lose track of the normal stuff you need to bring...

These things have worked well for us on our past 2 cruises. Hopes this helps as you start to get into the packing mode in the coming weeks...

~ Linda

 

[Figgy77]

Hi Everyone!! Gee, I think I actually posted this in the right place this time!! Hope the cruise removes the cobweb's from my brain.
Anyway, does anyone know the times on the washer/dryers. I know I read it somewhere (those cobweb's again) this would come in handy in planning those dreaded laundry duties.
Also, in case it was missed on the "mother page," we sail on a full moon. How cool is that??
Happy cruising dreams!!! Figgy aka Diane

 

[Figgy77]

I found it myself in the "Passporter's Guide." Will pass this along to others. First, it costs $3.00 (est.) to wash and dry a full load of clothes. It takes 38 min. to wash and 48 minutes to get them completely dry. They suggest doing laundry in the mornings as afternoons are quite busy. Hope this helps someone else!!

 

[Mousearoo]

Hi all,

Just booked on the Disney Western for 11/8

First Disney Experience for my Family consisting of Myself- David, wife - Sonia, DD Eliza (5), DS Ethan (2 1/2).

We are from Sydney, Australia so I am hoping the trip half way round the world to shake the hand of Mickey Mouse is worth it.

Looking forward to meeting and making new friends and truth be known --- I cant wait to meet the man himself -- Mickey Mouse!!!

Regards
David

 

[imgoingtodisney]

Welcome to our group David - we're a great bunch of DISers ready to have some fun!
DH, DS11 and I have been waiting for this cruise for almost 2yrs now. We're in room 6124 with early dining.
Im assuming you have late dining? Can I ask which room?
Have you looked over your excursions yet?
We're trying to get together a group for mini-golf on Cozumel and snorkeling on Grand Cayman
Please email dwbarc@aol.com - David can get his newsletters out to you.
Looking forward to meeting you in a little over 6wks!

 

[imgoingtodisney]

ok so DS just told me to be quiet but

11/1 IS STARTING TO GET THEIR DOCS!!

WOOHOO - let the anticipation continue




(guess I better go walk now)