12/29/2010 5 night New Years "Dream" of the Magic

[disneycruising]

Welcome to our new cruisers! Counting down the days until I can book our Palo's reservation!

Me too! I am dreaming of the choclate souffle.

 

[2PrincesseInTow]

It's just 123 days until we sail!

 

[Scott H]

Hey Linda, were you able to convert this cruise to points?

 

[Deb Quen of Colorado]

Boy oh boy am I getting excited!!!
Just booked WDW for a few days before the cruise... anyone else doing that? .

 

[Lynn G]

Boy oh boy am I getting excited!!!
Just booked WDW for a few days before the cruise... anyone else doing that? .

We booked a few days AFTER the cruise - not so crowded!

Have a great day all!

 

[disneycruising]

I was able to book all my reservations today! Palo brunch, Palo Dinner & our shore excursion in Nassau--Atlantis Aquaventure.

I also called our dog sitter. She is more then happy to watch the over the holidays! 2 more things checked off my do to list.

Now I have to go back to figuring out how & when... we are going to tell the kids...about the trip.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[Lynn G]

To all those on the east coast - stay safe - hope Earl stays way out to sea!

 

[jenvin]

Hi there,

Coming in late to the party, but here we are!

Me37, DH41, DS12, DD8 - and we're in for the FE.

Our first cruise ever (well, I went on one when I was 12, but that doesn't count). I'll send a PM about the FE as well.

This is a super magical trip for us, this cruise is the final leg of our extended vacation. We're spending 13 days at WDW beforehand (and 4 days at Universal before that!). That's the reason why I haven't gotten into the cruise planning yet - been too busy planning WDW activities.

So excited to meet the gang, see you all on the ship!

Jen

 

[alexedan]

Hi Everyone!
I am joining in. We are on our second "last minute" disney cruise with extended family. Our last was New Years 2009. I am jealous about not being able to prebook excursions as we are still waitlisted for concierge for the MIL and FIL (we always stay in a 4 ourselves but we book as a family) . Oh well, happy to be along anyways! Last time we went it seemed alot cheaper to do the comfort suites thing, but it's pretty break even now with lunch as far as I can tell. Any thoughts on this? We have me, DH, DS 11, DS 9, MIL, FIL, DBIL and his DD 8. The way I price it we only save about 150 to go outside Disney and that's lost in paying for lunch. Of course, if the check in process and the DIG eat up too much Aquaventure time then please let me know. Also, can you still request a certain dining rotation? If anyone knows which nights are which I would appreciate any info about this. Also have forgotten which town car service we used from the Hyatt last time. Any great reliable recommendations? Thanks so so much! Kelly

 

[wrabitdad]

Hi All,

Hurricane Earl fizzled when passing us. Winter Nor'easters have been worse. However, trust me no one is complaining that it ended up being not much of an impact. Good practice for the one that finally does arrive as advertised.

Power stayed on so here is the first pass at the FE list.

Cabin DisName Names
2068 wrabitdad Bob Dale (DW) Gordy (DST)
5520 Lynn G Scott Lynn
6034 2Princesseintow Mark (DH) Sara (DW) Mary (DD 9) Grace (DD 4)
6532 Friend of 2 Princesseintow Bill (DH) Lisa (DW) Lauren (DD 10) Kate (DD 6)
8102 Jenvin Jen (37) DH (41) DS (12) DD (8)
8542 Sarabi's Cubs Brian (41) Laurie (41) Andrew (DS 12) Carrie (DD10) Joe (DS 4)
GTY Seaulater Linda Jamie (DD 18)
GTY Yensidfan Pete Faith Courtney (DD 22) Peter (DS 19)
GTY doxiewawa Mandy (31) Jess (33) Trace (DS3)
GTY steelek29 Karen (35)
GTY(2) DisneyPoly Maureen DH DS (21) DD (18) DS (17) DD (12)

Let me know if there are any corrections, additions, etc.

I have it in Excel and will be able to email it to folks when we finalize the list closer to the cruise.

Thanks, Bob

 

[jenvin]

Hi All,

Hurricane Earl fizzled when passing us. Winter Nor'easters have been worse. However, trust me no one is complaining that it ended up being not much of an impact. Good practice for the one that finally does arrive as advertised.

Power stayed on so here is the first pass at the FE list.

Cabin DisName Names
2068 wrabitdad Bob Dale (DW) Gordy (DST)
5520 Lynn G Scott Lynn
6034 2Princesseintow Mark (DH) Sara (DW) Mary (DD 9) Grace (DD 4)
6532 Friend of 2 Princesseintow Bill (DH) Lisa (DW) Lauren (DD 10) Kate (DD 6)
8542 Sarabi's Cubs Brian (41) Laurie (41) Andrew (DS 12) Carrie (DD10) Joe (DS 4)
? Jenvin Jen (37) DH (41) DS (12) DD (8)
GTY Seaulater Linda Jamie (DD 18)
GTY Yensidfan Pete Faith Courtney (DD 22) Peter (DS 19)

Let me know if there are any corrections, additions, etc.

I have it in Excel and will be able to email it to folks when we finalize the list closer to the cruise.

Thanks, Bob

Hi - sorry, forgot to give you our room - 8102 (unless one of the midship suites opens up).

Thanks,

Jen

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Scott and I are back from the DL 1/2 marathon! Weather was beautiful this time (as opposed to snow in Jan at WDW!). We are getting excited about this cruise!

Have a great day all!

 

[seaulater]

Hey Linda, were you able to convert this cruise to points?

No, ended up changing to a cat 12 gty for 799 each and paid in cash. Hoping to get an upgrade, if not will upgrade at the port

 

[Scott H]

No, ended up changing to a cat 12 gty for 799 each and paid in cash. Hoping to get an upgrade, if not will upgrade at the port

Good thinking, would do the same but we are in a secret porthole room, so prob not.

Great to hear Earl fizzed out.

 

[jenvin]

Hey - does anyone know whether there'll be a "formal" day on our cruise given that it's NYE? And what day is the Pirate Party?

Thanks,

Jen

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Great day here in Cheyenne!

Have a great day all!

 

[disneycruising]

Hey - does anyone know whether there'll be a "formal" day on our cruise given that it's NYE? And what day is the Pirate Party?

Thanks,

Jen

We did New Years on the Wonder last year, there was no formal night. They did have semi-formal night on New Years Eve. There was some people very dressed up for NYE.

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Pixie Dust to any of you in Boulder, Colorado affected by the fire! We can see some of the smoke from here!

Have a great day all!

 

[disneycruising]

My poor DD (10) fell down the stairs a couple of days ago and broke her arm. Luckily, it is a clean break and she should be out of her cast in 4 weeks.

As we came home from the DR office--DD reminded us that when her sister broke both her arms, we took her on a cruise when she got her cast off! I want to tell her...'your going for christmas & New Years'... I managed to hold it back. But, it was really hard because my poor little girl was hurt & I just wanted to make her feel better.

 

[Lynn G]

My poor DD (10) fell down the stairs a couple of days ago and broke her arm. Luckily, it is a clean break and she should be out of her cast in 4 weeks.

As we came home from the DR office--DD reminded us that when her sister broke both her arms, we took her on a cruise when she got her cast off! I want to tell her...'your going for christmas & New Years'... I managed to hold it back. But, it was really hard because my poor little girl was hurt & I just wanted to make her feel better.

Pixie Dust for your DD's speedy healing!