20050514..May 14, 2005...Official Check in Disney's 1st 14 Day thru Panama Canal Part 2

[bonzie1]

On the subject of sickness:I plan to take several packages of "Airborne" on the cruise. Has anyone else tried this stuff? It was developed by a who was tired of getting sick from her students. Its like an orange or lemon-lime alka seltzer, and its packed with vitamins and minerals to jump start your immune system. I even talked a guy at work into trying it, and he's very "anti-drugs" of any kind. He was impressed.
Kelli

Airborne! I wish I had invented it, then I could cruise whenever I wanted to! It is TREMENDOUSLY popular. Our drugstore never has it in stock. Before Oprah had the inventor on her show, it was a bit easier to get!

We've been using this, and I must say that just last week I do feel I was helped by taking this product at the first sign of getting a cold. I sldo plan on bringing some with me. Once I caught whatever bug was around, I had to let it go the course, but I've found this stuff to be good for me! The orange is much better tasting than the lime!

 

[RADIOQUEEN]

Okay, I'm glad you just haven't added your group! I still don't know what to do in Mazatlan beside of course shop and drink. I'm pondering doing the Stone Island ala kart, but will have to do some more reading on how? Last thing I would need is to be stranded in Mexico! LOL

Robin

Robin,

They will tram us over from the ship to the cruise terminal in Mazatlan....from there it is a short 3 block walk to the water ferry to take you to stone island. The ferry costs $1 a person. On the main cruise line forum there is a link with frank from mazatlan....he will answer ANY question you might have on this port.

Denise

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

I love this stuff!!!!

I have yet to get sick....everytime I thought I could feel the crud coming I would drink it and no sickness!!!! I must say...it's tastes nasty but if it keeps me from getting sick....so be it.

Now if I could just find an allergy medicine that worked

 

[Cinderelly516]

(I am doing research for the DL part of the trip. We have not been there since I was 7 years old.

Since we are taking the red eye home on Monday night, we have a bit more time than we thought.

How is the Blue Bayou restaurant.... I have "heard" many good things about it.

Debbie)
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Hi Debbie,
I saw this posted a few days backs and wanted to add my 2 cents about Blue Bayou!

My husband and I love it and we try to go everytime we go to Disneyland. I would reccomend trying their famous Monte Cristo sandwich it is to die for! And it is actually big enough for my husband and I to share. I would also make sure you make reservations in advance and if you go for lunch the prices are much more reasonable than dinner.
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On a side note my husband and I just got back from a quick trip to Disneyland/Knotts Berry Farm and we were able to try out the new buzz lightyear ride it was so much fun! Very different from the one in Florida. So for those of you going after the cruise make sure to try it out

 

[rcostello1]

The only time I ate at Blue Bayou was 12 years ago when I was a teenager...the fish on my plate had bones and a face. I was not happy! It was free so no complaints--we won a trip to Disneyland! I will have to check out a couple of restaurants while we are there, not planning to go much beyond the park areas for that weekend so I will want more than counter service at some point.

My favorites, though casual, are the Bengal Barbaque (bacon wrapped asparagus) and the Boudin place over in DCA where they have soup, salad, or breakfast in a bread bowl. Everything goes better in a bread bowl. The Mexican food across from Boudin is decent too, and the margarita place there is EXCELLENT.

I suggest a midday margarita. It's worth the walk from one park to another, even if that's the only purpose. Makes the rest of the day soooooo much better!

 

[first timers]

I agree, Kay! I think you've had more than enough of that stuff.....need to tell the doc we can't be having you sick!!! Gotta knock that stuff out now!!

On the subject of sickness:I plan to take several packages of "Airborne" on the cruise. Has anyone else tried this stuff? It was developed by a who was tired of getting sick from her students. Its like an orange or lemon-lime alka seltzer, and its packed with vitamins and minerals to jump start your immune system. I even talked a guy at work into trying it, and he's very "anti-drugs" of any kind. He was impressed.

Directions say to take it every 3 hours as necessary, but very seldom do I use it that often. I usually take it before bed, in the morning, or before I get on the plane or go into a crowd. I find it here at Walgreen's, WalMart, and a local pharmacy, but most places its hit or miss when they have it in stock because its so popular. The pharmacies usually charge $7.99 for 10 tablets, WalMart is a little cheaper, but WalMart so inconvenient to get to, I get it other places.

Kelli

Right now it is hard to find any Airborne in stock-it leaves the shelves as soon as they put it out. We have had some good effects with Zicam which can be taken as a tablet or a nasal spray. Tablets are not fizzy. Alex

 

[JenKatt]

Jeff is a DDR (dance dance revolution) master. If you're familiar with it, he can do supercal on 8 stars...

 

[karaeric]

Hi all. Finally caught up from the weekend.

For those of you with a Trader Joes, they also carry Airborne. I just picked up two boxes of it for this trip. And we also have some of the Zycam nasal swabs, which are newer, I think. DH just tried them last week when he thought he was coming down with something. Just a couple of uses and suddenly he wasn't feeling sick anymore. I'm bringing both just in case!

Bill, DCL may have a DDR in Stacks already. I'm not sure why I think this, but I could have sworn I saw that on one of the Travel Channel specials or on DCLs DVD or somewhere...

Lynda, you're amazing! Truely a Queen of finding the deals!

 

[karaeric]

Okay, it may be time for another LIST!

Calling all Rotary Club Members! My father is in Rotary and mentioned the other day that he will be missing three weeks worth of meetings for this trip. He was curious to know if there were other Rotary Club members cruising with us. If there are, he suggested holding a meeting or two on the ship to make up for the missed meetings with your local chapters.

I will be happy to coordinate this effort if there is interest. PM me if you're interested.

Peter, can you add this to your daily updated too? Thanks!

 

[Kevin&Randall]

Does Pal work in Disney Land?

Okay... let me rephrase; does he provide schedule updates and informative info, NOT "work" at the Haunted Massion!

Thought I would qualify the statement prior...

Prior to me finding it and posting some smart remark about Mickey grilling hamburgers or something. Somehow you knew I'd do that.

Drat.

Randall

 

[Kevin&Randall]

I called DCL today to see if I had a stateroom assigned -- no dice.

But I did learn these fun tidbits of information.

Attire
There will be two (2) formal and two (2) semi formal evenings. There will be one (1) pirate/tropical nights. I guess that leaves nine (9) "cruise casual" nights were jeans are allowed in the dining rooms (don't even get me started!)

Food
There are plans to introduce new lunch and dinner menus so that no menu will be repeated during the course of the sailing.

And from what the agent said there is also a new production show to be offered. She didn't have any specifics other than that.

Randall

 

[TDC Nala]

What's "1 pirate/tropical night" supposed to mean? Can you go pirate OR tropical? Have they not decided whether it will be pirate or tropical yet? Or are they looking for tropical pirates? or is it one pirate night and one tropical night?

 

[angelaj]

I called DCL today to see if I had a stateroom assigned -- no dice.

But I did learn these fun tidbits of information.

Attire
There will be two (2) formal and two (2) semi formal evenings. There will be one (1) pirate/tropical nights. I guess that leaves nine (9) "cruise casual" nights were jeans are allowed in the dining rooms (don't even get me started!)

Food
There are plans to introduce new lunch and dinner menus so that no menu will be repeated during the course of the sailing.

And from what the agent said there is also a new production show to be offered. She didn't have any specifics other than that.

Randall

So am I reading this correctly that there will be one COMBINED pirate/tropical night? Or will there be a pirate night AND a tropical night? And it looks like they've increased the number of semi-formal nights to two instead of one? My head is spinning . . .

 

[Kevin&Randall]

What's "1 pirate/tropical night" supposed to mean? Can you go pirate OR tropical? Have they not decided whether it will be pirate or tropical yet? Or are they looking for tropical pirates? or is it one pirate night and one tropical night?

I'm sorry, I'm not sure. My notes are pretty fuzzy and she rattled the stuff off so fast. I was caught off guard. I didn't expect to be hearing about formal/semi-formal/pirate attire. And I had to wrap up the conversation before I get the chance to inquire.

Randall

 

[karaeric]

So am I reading this correctly that there will be one COMBINED pirate/tropical night? Or will there be a pirate night AND a tropical night? And it looks like they've increased the number of semi-formal nights to two instead of one? My head is spinning . . .

Um...hate to say it, but you're best bet here is to pack for what you want to participate in, not for what DCL's flavor of the day is. Otherwise, you may just go stark raving..well...mad trying to figure this conundrum out.

Those of us on the 10-day holiday cruise will tell you that from day to day, DCL could not keep their story straight as to how many formal and semi-formal nights we would have. We ended up with two formal and one semi-formal, but most people were not expecting that. Personally, we're packing for two formal and two semi-formal. I figure why not? If nothing else, I can wear one of the outfits to Palo.

As for the Pirate/tropical, I'm guessing they mean one of each. They did one of each on the 10-night. I can't imagine they would suddenly combine them for a longer cruise...but then again?

No worries, Mon! That's my motto this time around.

 

[Scott H]

Grass skirt fits all ocassions....

 

[Hygiene99]

I'm sorry, I'm not sure. My notes are pretty fuzzy and she rattled the stuff off so fast. I was caught off guard. I didn't expect to be hearing about formal/semi-formal/pirate attire. And I had to wrap up the conversation before I get the chance to inquire.

Randall

thank you got it
the new show is something to do with Cinderella..

 

[Hygiene99]

Monday Edition​

What's Going On.​

Precruise Going On's ​

NEW

HMRGANG = List of Teens, OK - I will volunteer to coordinate a list of "tweeners" (and teens, if they want to be included).Like to get to know about some of the other Young Adults on your Cruise, Make some new friends or someone to hang with ?Get the full Story here ........
.Click Here to PM

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KaraEric = Rotary Club, Calling all Rotary Club Members! My father is in Rotary and mentioned the other day that he will be missing three weeks worth of meetings for this trip. He was curious to know if there were other Rotary Club members cruising with us. If there are, he suggested holding a meeting or two on the ship to make up for the missed meetings with your local chapters.
I will be happy to coordinate this effort if there is interest. PM me if you're interested.Click Here to PM

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Someone suggested a while back that we wear our "Repo This" shirts on Embarkation day. and our "All I got was this lousy t-shirt" on Debarkation day. We Are planning on doing This. If You Wish.

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WEBRAY = Cigars & Spirits Get Together. Enjoy a Good Cigar or a Stiff Belt. Then Come Meet BOB and others at the Get together. Time to Be Announced...Watch the Dis Navigator for this..Cigars and Spirits to be Provided. If you let them know.. Click Here to PM
NEW / UPDATED
SandraLee = Official Excursion List Maker! Like to See Who is going with you?
PM your info to SandreLee and she will put this All together. Click Here to PM Castaway Cay: List.
Curacao: List. Mazatlan: list. . Acapulco: List.. Cabo San Lucas: List.

Seaulater = The List of Special Events...
For Example : 5/13/05 Peter's 39th Birthday !
Anniversary's Celebrated ? Will Get this info Printed
on the Dis Navagator, So We can Celebrate your Special Day..
Email Us Here
And a Few other Surprises .

TDC Nala = The Book Exchange, Get the Full report here.........Follow Up Report Here. Watch the Dis Nav. for info.

Jeff & Jen = WEBSITE, List of people Going & Photo's The Master List
If You wish to be added, You may Email your info. Info for The Master List.

Jeff & Jen =See where we are Stayying Click here .

Jeff, Jen & TDC Nala = T Shirt Design's
The t shirt designs, you can order them off cafe press And Zazzle at your convience. There are two designs, the second one was made by TDC Nala (Catherine).
Design #1 Kingdom To Kingdom, On Zazzle

Design #2, Repo This, on Cafe Press

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Jeff & Jen = The Pin Design Available on a T Shirt.Pin Design on T Shirt @ Zazzle..

TikiGirl =Cafe Press $5.00 OFF Coupon..
USE THIS CODE (climeslaptop )

SIDE NOTE: Profits From the shirts ordered are being donated to the, Give Kids The World. Click the link to see more of the Good they do...

Cotomom = Iron On Patches, Click Here To View , Click Here to PM To See if Cotomom has any Extras. Deadline has passed..

Moocow35 = Pins for the Cruise, limited edition Design, Designed By.
Ivanova / Susan / Dh / John , of The Ship Of Fools Thread.
Pins will be given out at the terminal and on the ship.. unless other arrangements are made. The Official Design is "A" Click here To View.
DEADLINE HAS PASSED, SEE BELOW...

After Deadline has passed..​

Moocow35 = Extra pins available for latecomers, Click Here to PM
VideoGal1 = Extra pins available for latecomers, Click Here to PM
Kellib36 = Extra pins available for latecomers, Click Here to PM

Scott H. = PreCruise Get Together Saratoga Springs Resort BYOB 5/13/05 Friday. Click Here to PM Get full Report Here.
VideoGal1 = 5/13/04 Airport Hyatt Dinner MeetClick Here to PM Meet in lobby about 6 pm.

Q's My Princess = List of Pirate Names. Click Here to PM Alot of folks Dressing up for the pirate deck party..Get Pirate Name here Learn to talk pirate..Click Here
or here ....See the List Here..

EnnisB = THE CHAT ROOM Come join us as we As we Discuss more fun things to do on our Cruise and Get Tips and pointers from other Cruisers..To Get To The Chat Room Click Here Times and Dates to Be announced on the thread..

What's Happening Onboard ​

Jeff & Jen = Door Magnets, Gift to all.See Them Here...NOT YET.. LOL

Disneydreamer8 = Sailaway Party List.Click Here to PM
2 meets scheduled one at 3pm, and deck 10 as the ship leaves the port.
See the Current list Here just Click..

NEW
WebRay = Surprise Gift, To be Delivered to Your Fish. If You are on the List.

LittleKid58 = Sailaway Gift, Bottles of bubbles..

MEB51 = Bringing small bottles of bubbles to the sail-away party at 3:00 Pm.

Tap & Dap = Sailaway Gift, Sandal Key chain.

LITTLEKID58 = Bringing Mardi Gras Beads. for the Sailaway .

Cotomom, 3DAN & rcostello1 = A Cute little idea. For a Sailaway Gift

ShellofclearH20 = Special Surprise at sail-away party.

Hygiene99 = Surprise at Sailaway party 5:23 pm.

TADsMommy = Surprises for everyone at both the 3pm and the sailaway parties.

Moocow35 = Working on a little surprise..

First Timers =Gifts to share at the sail aways, and Special Plastic Wine glasses for the Wine tasting party.

VideoGal1 & Cash = Sailaway goodies that will be keyed to stateroom numbers. From The Master List..
all GTY Status folks should add Room #'s asap.

Mickey & Joshnut = For the sailaway gifts making special customized lifesavers wrappers.

Janis= Sailaway Gift, mini flashlight keychains.

BriSully = Button
Bonzie1 and Brisully= To see It. Click Here

Karaeric, AZpirates, Seaulater, Kpros / Spros, DisneyPinDiva, Scott H., Hygiene99, BobandLee and WebmasterRegina. =
Name Badge's / Lanyard Give Away.

We are going to use the list on Jeff and Jen's web page - you know, this one: The Master List If for some reason you really don't want to be on Jeff's list, but would like a name badge, you can PM, KPROS with your information

Kellib36 =Glow necklaces As Sailaway gift. to be used on one of the dark nights!

Karaeric =Wine tasting, Sponsored By :Dreams Unlimited Travel.

BYOW, Folks are Bringing Regional Wines and there favorites for others to taste. Limited to Children of Legal Drinking age..Click Here to PM
Wine tasting: Have questions about how wine is made or why 2 chardonays can taste so different? Send me all your questions about wine and we'll have a special wine making presentation during our tasting event.Click Here to PM

Danicaw = High Tea List . On Board the Magic, reservations Will Be made on the ship , May have to be split into several groups. Deadline has passed.

kellib36 = Palo Brunch, "other-than-private-room" It is Going to Be the same day as the Private room.Brunch Sat. or Sun. May 21 or 22 at 10 a.m. deadline has passed.

Seaulater = Palo Brunch Sat. or Sun. May 21 or 22 at 10 a.m. Full Sorry.

Seaulater = Linked Dining Main Seating Ended 2/28/05Get The Full report Here.

DVC Minnie = Linked Dining Late Seating Ended 2/28/05Get the Full report Here.

UPDATED
Seaulater =Scrapbook Meet.Click Here to PM Get The Full Report Here.

Bettemom = Scrapbook Gift Exchange $20.00 value, to Be Exchanged at the SB meet.Click Here to PM
Bettemom = Counted Cross Stitch Class, Learning Kit to be provided. !!!Click Here to PM
ImprovGal = Coming soon to an "at sea" day near you -- "Cruise Line Is It Anyway? (Improviseational Comedy)"
I know this will come as a complete surprise to everyone, but one of my interests is improv comedy. Since DCL took the improv out of Off-Beat, it's up to us to bring improv back to the Magic. So, I'll be "hosting" some improv games on one of the at sea days TBD. Anyone interested? No experience necessary. It's just for fun. Audience members needed, too, but a minimum drink requirement may be imposed to enhance the comedic value of participants.

Tink33 = Walks around the deck, workout in the gym, swimming, dancing at the deck parties - every bit of exercise means more chocolate souffle. And I will think of a reward program for those that join us. pm if intrested. All levels of fitness are welcome. Official Name of Group.
Ready to Exercise Phor Overindulging.. .Click Here to PM
Karaeric = TAG: If you would like to play, please PM Kara your stateroom # and names. If you don't yet have a cabin #, send it as soon as you get it.we will have one (or two) Mickey shaped door magnets that will get passed around the ship. Each person who receives the magnet will sign it, then go "tag" another participant's cabin door! It's a lot of fun. I'm hoping we can get the Mickey to go around to everyone more than once since we have 14 days!
Click Here to PM

Hygiene99 = Group photo, Will arrange for Disney Photographer on a Sea day, Probably in Atrium Area. If You are on The Master List you Will be notified on the ship.

Hygiene99 = Group Photo to be taken on Pirate Night with all of us dressed up in our pirate clothing. Captain Hook and Mr. Smee Will Be requested to Join us... Group photo to be taken right in front of Lumiere's.

Scott H. = Castaway Cay Snorkle meet Adult Beach. Click Here to PM Get The full Report Here.
Scott H. = The Grass Skirt Fraternity. Join in the fun for Tropical night Or Dinner At Palo. Click Here to PM

Seaulater = Donald (DUCKY) WILLIAMS, Pin and Card Presentation
Extra Pin ordered, To give to Don "Ducky" Williams From his "Friends & Family" from the Dis Boards.
I thought I would do a card and get as many people as possible to sign and give it to him with the pin as a token of appreciation. He really does go above and beyond. Should give 2 pins Hygiene99 will Supply 2nd.

Seaulater = Disboard Navigator. The Navigator To Be Made and delivered to everyone's "fish" for when they arrived at their stateroom door.
I will make up the navigator (for everything we have scheduled prior to the cruise), print, bring, and deliver to everyone. I will also bring extras for the sailaway party(ies).
What has been done in the past is that the Navigator was posted, before we left on a website and then people could print out if they wanted.

So here's what it will list:
1. People's names; location and whether they are playing tag or not..
2. Each day and the schedule of disboard activities for that day.
3. A place for Notes.
4. Anything else that might be deemed important.

Stateroom Volunteer = Volunteer'sTo Deliver, The DIS Navigator That Will Be published each Day By Seaulater, Will contain What is Going on Each Day with The Dis Events. Zazu's Crew = Hygiene99, Bettemom,Videogal1,Ennisb / Son, Scott H., Angelaj, I12go2wdw/ Jordan, And Webray. Any Others ?
Click Here to volunteer

DisneyPinDiva = Pin Trading, Seems we have Quite a few.. Pin trading meet while on board. Are you all bringing your pins? Click Here to PM

After Our Cruise Has Ended.​

Scott H. = Transportation to G/C Resort. FULL Van.

Rcostello1 = Fantasmic Private Viewing.
At Disneyland on the Saturday We arrive Space is limited to 21 TBA Cost $53.00 Desert Buffett..Click Here to PM

Videogal1 = The Price Is Right. Trip See a taping of the Show.The date for TRIP is May 31. I'll be sending off for tickets 3/4/05 for those who have said they're going to go and I'm getting three extra tickets for those who might be currently on the fence.

NejTheLion = I was thinking about offering to put together a DVD of the cruise - collecting photos and possibly video footage from the cruisers afterwards, making some music videos, slideshows, etc. already having done quite a few for assorted family functions. I can make them all spiffy Nothing that needs to be decided now - just wondering if that's something any of you might be interested in... Email Here Just Click. Get the Full Report Here.

Get The hours For Disneyland Here..

Just Some thought's​

Some folks are staying at 2 of the most stayed at resorts at the Port
Ron Jons and the Radisson, no official meets have been Set up as of yet but Look for folks all day around the pool area's also several others at the Airport hyatt and plans are in works.

Some Other Tid Bit's. Of Info​

PASSPORTS = Strongly suggested By Disney Cruise Line...Get the full Report Here.

Here is a link you can get the application here have it all filled out the go to your local Post office that may offer this service..http://travel.state.gov/

Attire, = There will be two (2) formal and two (2) semi formal evenings. There will be one (1) pirate(1)tropical nights. I guess that leaves nine (9) "cruise casual" nights were jeans are allowed in the dining rooms (don't even get me started!)

Food = There are plans to introduce new lunch and dinner menus so that no menu will be repeated during the course of the sailing.
Entertainment = A new production show to be offered. She didn't have any specifics other than that, It Is Cindys Something..?

Donald Ducky Williams, will be onboard and we will recieve 2 Lithographs
1 for going on the cruise and one for going thru the canal.
This has been said on other cruises by DDW ..

Canal Party = All seas travel, is hosting a party in the Roy Suite the day of the Canal crossing . for its customers. You can do better than that.. LoL

Return Cruisers Gift = It is rumored that there is a new gift not a beach towel as on past Cruise's. Will we get it ?

The Disclaimer​

It is not Mandatory that you bring something for everybody, we all understand.. People do what they can with what they have ..

This Maybe a trip of a Lifetime.​

Please feel Free to Stop by at any of the Events with or without something for People on the cruise.. Meeting You Would Be, The Best Gift Of All..

Im sure I speak For All On This Thread. Come on be part of the Fun ...
We did not know of all this on our first cruise and Got welcomed by everyone. Reguardless. Dont miss out. 05/14/05 Repo Cruise Thread..

Will keep updated for the next 61 days.
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[karaeric]

Grass skirt fits all ocassions....

Yah Mon, now you thinking!

 

[Q's My Princess]

Hi all. Finally caught up from the weekend.

For those of you with a Trader Joes, they also carry Airborne. I just picked up two boxes of it for this trip. And we also have some of the Zycam nasal swabs, which are newer, I think. DH just tried them last week when he thought he was coming down with something. Just a couple of uses and suddenly he wasn't feeling sick anymore. I'm bringing both just in case!

Kara,

I bought two boxes of Airborne at Trader Joes a couple of weeks ago! Everytime I checked at Long's it was an empty shelf.

Scott, Airborne also comes in a chewy/gummy lozenge, no fizz there!