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

[AZKempson]

Welcome aboard Dave and Lisa - you'll find all your questions answered by everyone here. Don't hesitate to ask questions, you will always find your answers. And you'll find everyone very nice, courteous and friendly.

Thanks for the hospitality and warm welcome. I can tell already that we made a great choice on this cruise and that we will be surounded by quality people!

We sent our information in to get on the master list. I'm not sure what that means exactly, but hey we are on our way!

OK Here we go with some questions:

1. How concerned should we be about sea sickness? This is our first cruise and all. Lisa gets carsick sometimes and we aren't sure about the kids.

2. Tell me about the gifts. How does the gift exchange work and what is it all about?

3. What are the best excursions for small kids? Is it better to leave small kids behind sometimes? Do we need to book ahead of time or can we wait until we board? Are there excursions offered locally not through the cruise line?

4. We are in the late seating for dinner. I'm a bit worried that this we be a problem since we have little kids. Any thoughts/experiences to share on that?

5. How formal is the formal night? Jacket and tie/cocktail dress OK or is it evening gown/tux?

6. How do we participate in the wine tasting?

7. Anyone with small children under 5 (that has late night seating) want to sit together at meals? I'd love to have other kids for mine to share their experience with.


That's all I can think of for now. Thanks again!

--Dave & Lisa

 

[mvlmeco]

Kelli, you are very correct about the high speed film exposure, Will see what we can do. These are not that pricey $19.95 each. Might ship down and avoid one exposure to x ray.

That is why I went to a digital camera. Unfortunately, my photos are still crummy. Nice camera, but rotten photographer. At least with digital fewer prints are wasted. Only the really good ones get printed. In other words, maybe a handful out of every hundred.

 

[videogal1]

We sent our information in to get on the master list. I'm not sure what that means exactly, but hey we are on our way!

OK Here we go with some questions:

1. How concerned should we be about sea sickness? This is our first cruise and all. Lisa gets carsick sometimes and we aren't sure about the kids.

2. Tell me about the gifts. How does the gift exchange work and what is it all about?

3. What are the best excursions for small kids? Is it better to leave small kids behind sometimes? Do we need to book ahead of time or can we wait until we board? Are there excursions offered locally not through the cruise line?

4. We are in the late seating for dinner. I'm a bit worried that this we be a problem since we have little kids. Any thoughts/experiences to share on that?

5. How formal is the formal night? Jacket and tie/cocktail dress OK or is it evening gown/tux?

6. How do we participate in the wine tasting?

7. Anyone with small children under 5 (that has late night seating) want to sit together at meals? I'd love to have other kids for mine to share their experience with.


That's all I can think of for now. Thanks again!

--Dave & Lisa

1. Being on the Master list means you will be known to those preparing sailaway goodies....not a gift exchange, as such... and to others who might want to get in touch with you during the cruise.
2. You might also want to take a look at the list of activities that appears in the twice-posted daily summary of news on this thread and contact whomever is in charge of any activities you might like to participate in
3. There are special pins, patches, and shirts to be ordered, buttons and magnetic door signs to get information in for, as well as the wine-tasting party to attend (bring a bottle of your favorite local vino) hosted by Dreams Unlimited, who is providing the spread...(food goodies).

Read the summary a couple of times and make your choices...

Many of us are "linked" for same dining times and seating.

Dinner dress ranges from cocktail party to formal...Me? I'm doing more formal than cocktail party because I found a great sale on gowns....ever the bargain hunter...
Seasickness? The first aid center has pills..Suggest you try Bonine before the cruise to test how you tolerate it then, aboard ship, if you feel queasy, start taking it...one each day, or whatever the dosage is on the box, for the duration...Mostly not a problem but if you are affected you could have a miserable time...just prepare early...it is manageable.

Welcome and join the fun!

 

[videogal1]

Lynn got a coconut today, lucky her. Also received our disposable under water cameras from Divers Direct. The plastic housing is pretty thick and has a good heft to it. No Flash but has ASA800 speed film, need to avoid the x ray machines. 27 exposures. Will work great for CC, not sure about the diving, a whole lot smaller than our Under Water Camera set up for sure.

I can't imagine that they will omit sending all our mailed boxes through some of an x-ray machine....

 

[videogal1]

I can't imagine that they will omit sending all our mailed boxes through some of an x-ray machine....

Wonder if that will melt all my sailaway party Mickey Bars...

 

[Kevin&Randall]

If each stateroom can have one magnet, what are us unrelated cabinmates supposed to do? Wrestle for it?

We'll make some exceptions. Obviously. The idea was to let people know that magnets would be for every stateroom in their party if they wished for multi-stateroom parties. Yes, if unrelated people are traveling together, we'll get additional magnets made.

Jeff, are you sure? There are many days at sea. A good wrestling match might be a nice diversion. Set up a ring in Rocking Bar D. You could sell tickets!

Randall

 

[Scott H]

Margaret, That is exactly why we went totally digital. Just don’t want to bring our Underwater Set up on this trip due to size. We really like not worrying about x rays, taking a bunch of photos. etc. Still the big dog pros of Underwater Photo are not totally sold on digital. These disposables will be good enough for this trip.

Lynda, I bet you are correct that the boxes would also be subject to X-Ray. Scratch that Idea.

Randall, I was thinking the same.

 

[rcostello1]

I'm ALWAYS willing to volunteer for that kind of duty...

Now where did you order the styrofoam thingys to ship it???

I ordered mine from ULine but I found them a little cheaper at Box Vendor. The shipping at Uline was less expensive than Box Vendor, so the price was within a few dollars.

I should get my containers today or tomorrow, will let you know if they look good. I got 4 of the 3-bottle kind for flexibility. I'm betting the will work equally as well for any liquor that might be coming home...

 

[Hygiene99]

Who: All DIS members on this cruise
What: Wine Tasting Party, Sponsored by Dreams Unlimited Travel
When: TBA
Where: Onboard the Magic during its Westbound Repositioning Cruise
Why: Because we like to Party
How: If you are interested in more information or attending our wine tasting party, please Pm Karaeric.


AZKempson: Said.

6. How do we participate in the wine tasting?

Little info for ya just get on the list and bring wine..

Karaeric =Wine tasting, Sponsored By reams Unlimited Travel.

BYOW, Folks are Bringing Regional Wines and there favorites for others to taste. Limited to Children of Legal Drinking age.

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. Pm With info.

 

[rcostello1]

How timely, my wine shipping boxes just came! I ordered them less than 24 hrs ago. Cool! I will test the wine, oh I mean the boxes, tonight!

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Wonder if that will melt all my sailaway party Mickey Bars...

No worries.. we'll just pour them in a cup and slurp them..
We could never let Mickey Bars go to waste!!!

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

I ordered mine from ULine but I found them a little cheaper at Box Vendor. The shipping at Uline was less expensive than Box Vendor, so the price was within a few dollars.

I should get my containers today or tomorrow, will let you know if they look good. I got 4 of the 3-bottle kind for flexibility. I'm betting the will work equally as well for any liquor that might be coming home...

Thanks for the info! They look great... and will work well for bringing the Cuervo home too....

 

[bettemom]

go on to one of the travel sites that pulls up numerous airline carriers. What I do is check a couple of different ways. Last time we did the Panama Canal I couldn't get a cheap one way fare from Salt Lake to Florida so I started playing around and checked the other cities I knew we could get to and then "connect". I found a fare on Continental out of Las Vegas one way for $118 into Florida, so we booked a flight from SLC to Las Vegas and San Diego to Salt Lake City on Delta for $130 and then booked a separate one way flight on Continental for the $118. So we ended up paying $258 for the whole thing. Try it a couple of different ways and see what you can come up with!

Linda

Hi Linda,

Being you are a Panama Cruise veteran... Is it worth hauling my camcorder aboard ? Will I be able to get good video going through the canal area ? I have one of those that is a palm vh-c ? I of course will bring the digital camera and binoculars...

Thanks, Kim

 

[seaulater]

Hi Linda,

Being you are a Panama Cruise veteran... Is it worth hauling my camcorder aboard ? Will I be able to get good video going through the canal area ? I have one of those that is a palm vh-c ? I of course will bring the digital camera and binoculars...

Thanks, Kim

We brought our camcorder, but it is one of the smaller versions, so it is easy to haul around.

Now, on Christmas Day in St. Thomas (or were we in St. Maarten) we bought a brand new camcorder. It holds the memory card and we have a 1 gig card and it takes about 45 minutes to fill up. Get this-the camera fits in your hand and my DH wears it on a strap around his neck. Then I just take the card, download it on my laptop and then transfer to disks! (2 copies, just in case I mess up one!) Spent $400 for the whole thing! We weren't planning on buying one, but my two son-in-laws and us all bought them while in the camera store there. So we will now be bringing our new camcorder, plus our Canon Digital Rebel 6.2 megapixels (which we probably took 2,000 pictures with on the 10 day Christmas cruise).

That's why I need to bring the laptop! I just download each night.

Linda

P.S. Oh, and occasionally, you can get great shots of Gloria Gaynor when she is performing on board. Right Leslie?

 

[Hygiene99]

Thursday Edition​

What's Going On.​

Precruise Going On's ​

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How To Ship A package To The Disney Magic.. Click Here
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The Tip Caculator......Get It Here
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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
Jeff & Jen = The Pin Design Available on a T Shirt.Pin Design on T Shirt @ Zazzle..

Important Update on Passports..Get the full Report Here.

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 onboard Nav. for info.. ?

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

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

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

NEW
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 they Good work done..


Cotomom = Iron On Patches, Click Here To View , orders can still be accepted but payment is due by Friday, 3/11 Click Here to PM To See if Cotomom has any Extras.. After Deadline..

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.
Recap: Order cut off by 2/21
Payment to her by 3/7

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..

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.


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 ​

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

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
Danicaw = High Tea List . On Board the Magic, reservations Will Be made on the ship , May have to be split into several groups. Dead Line was 03/04/05.

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


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. Reservations have ended.

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

Bettemom = Scrapbook Gift Exchange, scrapbook Meet ?Click Here to PM

Bettemom = Counted Cross Stitch Class, Learning Kit to be provided. Jenn would love to do this..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.

Scott H. = The Grass Skirt Fraternity. Join in the fun for Tropical night Or Dinner At Palo. 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.

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.
TY M & M

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. And our Newest Member. Jordan / I12go2wdw. Any Others ?
Click Here to volunteer

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/

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 65 days.
Have something you would like to Share. Click Here to PM.
or email us @ Just Click Here


Something Fun !

 

[webray]

Would anyone be interested in cigars one afternoon. If so, pm us and we can go from there.

Thanks,

Bob

 

[winotracy]

Cute P! Maybe Target for J?

 

[EpcotKilterFan]

I have been thinking about what to ship down to the ship. Probably things that we can afford to lose would be the best bet.

The plan already had been to stop at Wal Mart to pick up a few things. There are WalMart's all over the place so I have a few to choose from

Some of the other things I will take with me are some of my low-carb snacks and drinks. I already now that I will not stay on target, but I can at least make an effort

And looking back at my last question of how many DCL cruises we have all taken, there is a great variety and we can all learn from each other

Now we are just waiting for the 1-3 inches of snow to come by morning and 1-3 more during the day tomorrow

When is this going to end!

Debbie

 

[kellib36]

We are renting a car from Hertz, when we dock in San Pedro. The car rental is 4.5 miles from the pier. They said to call and if someone is available, they will pick us up - if not, we can take a cab and they will reimburse us up to $10.00 on the cab. We are returning the car to LAX and there is no drop off fee. Three other car rentals I called charged a drop off fee for a different location.

I rented form Budget. 3 days for $125 for a Mercury Marquis. I called the local LA office and she told me not to listen to the natl office, if you're renting from them, they'll pick you up. Good deal for us, and I also found out this week I can get a discount from work for Budget and Avis, so I'm going to refigure them and see if I can save anything.

Kelli

 

[seaulater]

HERE IT IS:​

THE SCRAPBOOKING SCOOP​

WHEN:Tuesday, May 17, 2005, Sea Day #2

WHERE:The Disney Magic, Promenade Lounge, Deck 3 (near the AFT elevators)

TIME: 12:30-1:30 PM

WHAT: You will be making FOUR scrapbook pages in the hour. All supplies will be provided. Come prepared to take home your pages. All you will need to do is add your pictures!

QUESTIONS????Please PM me and I will respond, or ask away here, and I'll fake my way through a logical answer.

WHAT IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO SCRAPBOOK? No worries! Everyone is welcome! This will be an easy, fun, creative time and the worst case scenario......you get to spend quality time with your DisBoard friends and family.

CAN YOU STILL SIGN UP IF YOU HAVEN'T YET?YES! But please PM me with your names and number of scrapbookers attending. Since I am putting together packets prior to cruising, I really need to know the number planning on attending. Also, I will be using the Mini Navigator to have Zazu's Crew post a note on your door the night before to remind you of the time and location (in case of any last minute changes), so make sure I know your stateroom number.

I will be posting a list of all of those who have PM'd me so far or from others (i.e. spouses) who have sent me your name and said you were participating.

I believe we will be doing the scrapbook "grab bag" exchange at the same time. If that changes, I'm sure it will be posted here.

Thanks to Mickey & JoshNut (Elaine) for helping out with the scrapbooking class. It is going to be MAGICAL

Linda