12/09/06 Cruise Continued ~ Pirating Bananas DIS Geekorama Part 2 Part 4

[lbgraves]

A cloudy day here as well. We will probably get some storms late this afternoon and on/off through Monday night. The rest of the week looks pretty nice for late August. Mid 80s and sunny.

It was cloudy this morning and then it POURED a couple hours ago. It came down so hard that I don't think it helped anything...just bounced off the ground & down the drain.

 

[lillygator]

Thanks to Flexsmom for getting us the Flounder's schedule...even though it doesn't help for afternoon plans.

Saturday: Family time 6-10pm
Sunday (CC): 9am-1pm; 5:30pm-midnight
Monday (sea): 10am-2pm; 5:30pm-midnight
Tuesday (Costa Maya): 8am-2pm; 5:30-midnight
Wednesday (Cozumel): 8am-2pm; 5:30-midnight
Thursday (sea): 10am-2pm; 5:30pm-midnight
Friday (CC): 9am-1pm; 5:30pm-midnight

Thanks for posting!! Although....it is what I expected....I was hoping for more afternoon hours.

 

[becka]

Thanks to Flexsmom for getting us the Flounder's schedule...even though it doesn't help for afternoon plans.

Saturday: Family time 6-10pm
Sunday (CC): 9am-1pm; 5:30pm-midnight
Monday (sea): 10am-2pm; 5:30pm-midnight
Tuesday (Costa Maya): 8am-2pm; 5:30-midnight
Wednesday (Cozumel): 8am-2pm; 5:30-midnight
Thursday (sea): 10am-2pm; 5:30pm-midnight
Friday (CC): 9am-1pm; 5:30pm-midnight

Thanks Lisa and Flexmom.

I really don't understand why they don't have at least 1 or 2 afternoon sessions. We were thinking of doing SB one afternoon on CC but that won't be possible. We had hoped to take DD back to Flounders during her nap time and go over then. The kids club activities DS would be most interested in look to be in the afternoon. Oh well.....

We will need to make reservations Monday night for Palo dinner, Thursday morning for brunch and then I think I will pick a few dinner hours (6:30ish so she can eat but then go off to play and not be forced to sit still at dinner too long).

 

[lbgraves]

Well, it is time for family game time....DS will go to bed at 7:30 and then I will get DD in bed. I'll start watching BB upstairs then come down here to chat with you guys for a bit. See ya later!

 

[becka]

ugh no - "shoe" was Haley's first word (aside from "ma ma" "da da").....I'm thinking maybe she grow up to design those $400 and up shoes and take care of her cool parents!
She LOVES shoes and her current objective is getting socks on.....it's a hoot to watch.

DD loves her sandals and doesn't like socks right now. The only shoes she wants to wear (that are actually hers) are her little white sandals. This fall will be fun!

 

[lillygator]

Thanks Lisa and Flexmom.

I really don't understand why they don't have at least 1 or 2 afternoon sessions. We were thinking of doing SB one afternoon on CC but that won't be possible. We had hoped to take DD back to Flounders during her nap time and go over then. The kids club activities DS would be most interested in look to be in the afternoon. Oh well.....

We will need to make reservations Monday night for Palo dinner, Thursday morning for brunch and then I think I will pick a few dinner hours (6:30ish so she can eat but then go off to play and not be forced to sit still at dinner too long).

I'm guessing that maybe they don't have enough staff --- I am sure if they tested out afternoon hours they would be booked. Past cruises we have been on we couldn't do the wine/martini tastings/napking/cake decorating or things of that sort simply because Flounder's was not avail! So we'll either miss the wine party or one of us will go.

 

[becka]

I'm guessing that maybe they don't have enough staff --- I am sure if they tested out afternoon hours they would be booked. Past cruises we have been on we couldn't do the wine/martini tastings/napking/cake decorating or things of that sort simply because Flounder's was not avail! So we'll either miss the wine party or one of us will go.

We can join you. Actually those will be around the hours DD needs to nap so one of us will probably be in the room while she naps and the other can go explore or do stuff.

 

[becka]

I actually am hoping there are not too many real little ones on this cruise. It would be nice if they had some drop in availabilty. On our last cruise DD was pretty fussy at dinner one night and thankfully I was able to drop her off at Flounders about an hour before our scheduled time because they had extra room.

 

[lillygator]

Well - POTC Black Pearl is on....gotta go watch my main man....

 

[pjpoohbear]

it started here at 6, we are already in the cave!

Pj

 

[becka]

Speaking of my shoe loving DD....she is sitting in the middle of the living room trying to put on DS's Nemo sandal. She has spent the last 5 minutes trying to get it on. Hey at least it keeps her occupied and she is working on those fine motor skills!

 

[kimerinc]

Thanks Lisa and Flexmom.

I really don't understand why they don't have at least 1 or 2 afternoon sessions. We were thinking of doing SB one afternoon on CC but that won't be possible. We had hoped to take DD back to Flounders during her nap time and go over then. The kids club activities DS would be most interested in look to be in the afternoon. Oh well.....

We will need to make reservations Monday night for Palo dinner, Thursday morning for brunch and then I think I will pick a few dinner hours (6:30ish so she can eat but then go off to play and not be forced to sit still at dinner too long).

Have you all thought of hiring a babysitter for your room and sharing her for one of the days?

 

[kimerinc]

Hi all!

just some thoughts from reservations on Sat a.m. and the Hyatt at the Orlando Airport.


On Palo. That was easy because I knew what time the brunch was and I booked the dinner during the performer on Sunday night after reading all the navagators and Lisa. We may or may not cancel that.

Excursions, That was hard because you can only do one at a time. So,if you have an excursion in every port and several on CC. This takes a long time to do one at a time. I would pick the hardest on to get and do that one first. Also, the system has that glitch I talked about earlier. Shore excursions is calling me tommorow about that one.

Spa. Also only one at a time AND you don't get to pick the time until you pick the treatment. There are not treatment times available at every time and some are wierd times... Don't be shocked.

Kids reg. If you are too tired, do this the next day. It is not necessary at 3 a.m. eastern time.


Also, I checked into the Orlando Airport Hotel idea for DH who can't decide if DD will be too tired or we should go to Sea World. The cost is $89 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on December 16th. They said I could check in at 9 a.m.. They have a heated pool and a restaurant also.... The hotel is in the airport so that is kind of cool.


Just some thoughts I had that might help you.

Kim

 

[Jhalkias]

You know. I thought I was being a good wife letting my DH go watch the game there and he got hit on. In fact he got propositioned! I was so upset! I am sure it was a big flatter for him, but it really ticked me off. What kind of female goes to wdw to pick up on a married man? Now I don't want him to go...

Kim

V- I definitely think that John2 now needs a chaperone to keep him out of trouble - KWIM? So, I will foresake my time at the parks even if needed to volunteer for this duty. It is a difficult, but necessary thing for me to do to protect the good man's honor. Should some horrific thing like the above happen to him, I will be certain to take care of the situation appropriately.

John2

 

[Jhalkias]

Ok I am going to try that picture thing again.. John, you are exactly right about why DD likes Ariel. This is her with her hair down on the 4th of July.

And this is her with her ice skating coach. That outfit cost more than most of my dresses! Can you believe it! I mean it is what 1/2 a yard?

Can you all tell I am so entranced by my new posting skill!

Kim,

I can't see them?

John1

 

[waltsgirl]

Thanks Lisa and Flexmom.

I really don't understand why they don't have at least 1 or 2 afternoon sessions. We were thinking of doing SB one afternoon on CC but that won't be possible. We had hoped to take DD back to Flounders during her nap time and go over then. The kids club activities DS would be most interested in look to be in the afternoon. Oh well.....

We will need to make reservations Monday night for Palo dinner, Thursday morning for brunch and then I think I will pick a few dinner hours (6:30ish so she can eat but then go off to play and not be forced to sit still at dinner too long).

Becka- Your DD is always welcome to stay with us at CC while you and your DH go to SB for awhile. I am sure she will play with the kids or even take a nap at eh beach. Don't worry about it, you would also be amazed at how behaved children are for other people!!

 

[klineyqueen]

I have been so busy this weekend! We have been at home but doing everything but DIS!!! I had a lot of stuff go off on ebay. I had to package and get everything ready to ship. Our credit union had members day with free tickets for Knobels grove. We also played cards with our DFriends (our weekend tradition.) Today was cleaning and preparing for the beach trip next week.

 

[klineyqueen]

I really doubt we would cancel but last night I was just and overwhelmed. I know it costs $$$ but in the end I think we all really need this vacation. We can handle the costs of the cruise but it is just demoralizing to think that we work so hard and we just can't get ahead. I know I probably should not complain because we really are blessed with so much and the fact that we even have the ability to cruise DCL once much less twice is really proof of that. I just had a rough afternoon at work, DS had a horrible day at school (I really feel lost and confused lately with him ) and then to get the notice that the daycare tuition was going up was just too much at the time. Then in the car on the way home both kids were screaming for fun and by the time I got home I felt just awful. I am sure we have all have days like that. Sometimes it just takes some time and distance to start to get some perspective.

Thanks for all of your kind words in chat and your posts. You guys always know how to cheer me up!

Now for some random smilies.....

We have all had those days!!! We have all been there!!!

 

[klineyqueen]

I just wanted to check in . I will catch up tomorrow. Have a great night guys! Brandi

 

[tynkerbell]

I am so jealous! You can just go over to the beach and then you can come home and eat steak tonight.

I get to stay home and eat a Lean Cuisine.

I've grown to love Lean Cuisines. Have you tried the Chicken and Penne Pasta one? It's so delicious and even comes with a yummy apple dessert all for about 330 calories!