12/04/2010 Eastern MAGIC - CHIP 'N' DALE'S CRUISIN' NUTS

[plutojudy]

What a cute stocking!

 

[taswira]

What a cute stocking!

Thanks! A Belgian friend who used to be a "friend of Pluto" (Ummm . . You know what I mean) at Disneyland Paris is probably the biggest Chip 'n' Dale fan on the planet. She brought me LOTS of "'munk stuff" when we first met. Since I NEVER go on E-Bay for fear of getting hooked, that gave a sudden boost to my collection of C&D merchandise.

I've been disappointed that here in the U.S., Chip 'n' Dale merchandise has been seriously limited compared to Paris and Tokyo.

 

[Magic3forme]

Chip n Dale stuff is tough to find. the only dolls were at WDW. and I really wanted a shirt for my son, no such luck!!

Cute stocking !!

 

[dato63]

Has anyone ever done the submarine type tours at St John or St Thomas?

 

[plutojudy]

Has anyone ever done the submarine type tours at St John or St Thomas?

We did the submarine excursion in Grand Cayman. Does that help?

 

[dato63]

We did the submarine excursion in Grand Cayman. Does that help?

Sure. We've never been on a cruise or out of the country. I was reading about the different excursions. Initially I liked the idea of the dolphin encounter, but the more I read the less I liked it. But my Dh liked the idea of one of the submarine excursions. They have two different ones, and I was looking for opinions on the submarine ride itself (if it is as neat as it sounds). Also if anyone had been on one or the other and would recommend it.

One is 45 minutes in a submarine ride. The other is also a 45 minute submarine ride followed by free time at Coral Marine Park. The first is more expensive, so I'm guessing it goes out further or see more exotic locations? Anyhow - any opinion on this type of tour would help.

 

[taswira]

I'm sure this must be somewhere in the cruise forums, but since I have not noticed it there, here's a bit about a new procedure at DCL cruise check-in:

After check-in, everyone is required to go to a second line to get their photo taken and tied to their onboard ID card.

 

[plutojudy]

Wow, that is new. Hmmm, we were just on the Jan 3 cruise and we did not have to do that. Interesting. I wonder if the card will have a picture on it. We'll have to wait to hear more about it.

 

[taswira]

Apparently they have just started it. I don't know if the photo is for THEIR records, linked to the ID, or if it is physically attached to the KTTW. I know they are doing this for the current sailing of the Magic, so I imagine it will continue.

 

[plutojudy]

If the picture will be on the card we might not need our picture ID when getting off or back on the ship at ports. Years ago our WDW tickets had our pictures. That didn't last long.
Friends may book this cruise tomorrow. She loves Chip n Dale but just does not get the whole DIS thing so you won't be seeing her post here. They were on our Dec 8, '07 cruise and are now hooked.

 

[taswira]

If the picture will be on the card we might not need our picture ID when getting off or back on the ship at ports. Years ago our WDW tickets had our pictures. That didn't last long.
Friends may book this cruise tomorrow. She loves Chip n Dale but just does not get the whole DIS thing so you won't be seeing her post here. They were on our Dec 8, '07 cruise and are now hooked.

Maybe the photo, if on or attached to the card, might also deter someone from charging on someone else's card if they lose it. I have heard of that happening. But there is also a possibility that it's for ship's records only. I don't know. I do sort of think it's a good idea, even though I HATE being photographed!

If your friends book this cruise, even if they choose not to come on the DIS, please do tell them about our Chip 'n' Dale's Cruisin' Nuts website so they can take a look and won't miss out on any news posted.

 

[plutojudy]

If your friends book this cruise, even if they choose not to come on the DIS, please do tell them about our Chip 'n' Dale's Cruisin' Nuts website so they can take a look and won't miss out on any news posted.

Thanks, I'll keep them posted on news. She really really doesn't "get" the DISboards.

 

[Dixielady908]

Afternoon all:

Just a quick hello......

When we did the Eastern back in 06 we just did our own thing. We didnt do any excersions. So no help here.

have a good one all

Denise

 

[taswira]

When we did the Eastern back in 06 we just did our own thing. We didn't do any excersions. So no help here.

Hi, Denise! That's my style - I cruise to experience the ship and sailing, not really the destinations. When I get off the ship I prefer to hang out more where locals would instead of doing the tourist thing. Not that there is anything wrong with being a tourist! I guess the big thing is that I don't like to spend money on excursions because it kills that "all-inclusive" benefit of cruising - LOL. Still, I guess if there was a particular excursion I cared to do, I would.

 

[dato63]

This is our first cruise - so I don't know what we like yet. I did want to try excursions for memory reasons/pictures. I want our DDs to have those "remember when we. . . ?" moments.

I had googled different excursions at St. Thomas/St. John's and just unsure what sounds good. It is good we can book/plan so far ahead.

DH has already said he wants to try parasailing while we are there. That should make for a fun picture.

 

[taswira]

DH has already said he wants to try parasailing while we are there. That should make for a fun picture.

Yep - Good for spectating also!

 

[dato63]

Yep - Good for spectating also!

LOL - I have no desire to go up there. But I do have every desire to get a good picture of him doing it. . .hopefully with a great expression that can be blown up later.

 

[Magic3forme]

We didnt do excursions on our Eastern in 07. We did a 2 hour taxi ride through St Thomas. ( the people on the bus with us did this, so we hitched along.) it was a relaxing 2 hours. (the kids stayed on the ship.) At the top we had a banana margarita! (and bought a table runner).

Megans beach looks awesome from afar, but a little pricey for 5 people!

I would love to parasail, dh has noo desire, maybe I will take the oldest at CC.

 

[dato63]

We didnt do excursions on our Eastern in 07. We did a 2 hour taxi ride through St Thomas. ( the people on the bus with us did this, so we hitched along.) it was a relaxing 2 hours. (the kids stayed on the ship.) At the top we had a banana margarita! (and bought a table runner).

Megans beach looks awesome from afar, but a little pricey for 5 people!

I would love to parasail, dh has noo desire, maybe I will take the oldest at CC.

That sounds like a fun way to do it, adult time. I like the idea - just not sure how my DDs will do in the kids club. Right now they scare a tad easily - but this cruise is nearly 2 years away. And with them starting kindergarten in the fall - I hope it gets them a little less shy.

We are going to WDW in November 2009 - but I'm more excited by the cruise so keep researching reading.

 

[Dixielady908]

Hi, Denise! That's my style - I cruise to experience the ship and sailing, not really the destinations. When I get off the ship I prefer to hang out more where locals would instead of doing the tourist thing. Not that there is anything wrong with being a tourist! I guess the big thing is that I don't like to spend money on excursions because it kills that "all-inclusive" benefit of cruising - LOL. Still, I guess if there was a particular excursion I cared to do, I would.

Evening all:

I agree with you, I like being on the ship and just enjoying that....the stops are great and I enjoy them...but the sea days are the best..

When we were in St. Maarten back in 06..I was with other family members and my neice wanted to go to (sorry not sure on the correct spelling) Pinel Island...so we just hired a taxi and went that way...but boy was it a beautiful little island there...(french side) which I found out later...as some older couple walked by not fully clothed...but it was a really nice afternoon there.....here is a picture that I took there......I like to refer to this as my post card picture......

to be there right now!!!!

denise