22 Sept 2012. First Sailing Out Of Galveston, TX

[McKinney5]

I was told they are free.

Thanks Jill!

 

[TxMermaid1]

Well everyone must be busy packing or working on their FE's It has been very quiet in here and on FB.

NCDoxies, Otto and Merrilee, I noticed a line through your name on the FE list. Dose this mean you no longer want to participate? Please let me know so I can correct it.

Is anyone else taking costumes for the Pirate night? DH and I love to dress up for Pirate's night.

I was also wondering how many of you might be flying in. I know with the luggage restrictions it is sometimes hard to bring all you need. If anyone needs me to pick up anything for you in Houston or perhaps help you get to a store please let me know.

Don't forget Disney does let you take on as much alcohol as you want to. You will however be charged a $20 corking fee if you take a bottle of wine to dinner.

I hope everyone has a good weekend.

 

[NCDoxies]

Not sure why we have a line over our names on the FE list, we are definitely still participating. We have been working hard on our gifts and hoping the next few weeks fly by. I am trying to get my sister to join us on the cruise.

 

[TxMermaid1]

Not sure why we have a line over our names on the FE list, we are definitely still participating. We have been working hard on our gifts and hoping the next few weeks fly by. I am trying to get my sister to join us on the cruise.

That's awesome I am glad to hear you are still on the list. I will see if I can remove that line.

 

[TxMermaid1]

Sarah where are you? I've been missing you.....

 

[hamm1207]

Sarah where are you? I've been missing you.....

I'm here! I'm here!

My parents and grand parents are in town, so i may be absent for the next few days.

We have 7 weekends left right?!

We went on a glacier cruise yesterday and i really got the cruise itch! I can't wait to be on the Magic!

 

[TxMermaid1]

I'm here! I'm here!

My parents and grand parents are in town, so i may be absent for the next few days.

We have 7 weekends left right?!

We went on a glacier cruise yesterday and i really got the cruise itch! I can't wait to be on the Magic!

The Glacier cruise sounds fun. I am so ready for our cruise too. Glad you are enjoying your family but we miss hearing from you...

Talk to ya soon!

 

[DHoffman]

Okay, after much discussion, I have added my friend's family and my family to the FE exchange!! Now I have to get shopping.

Can't wait for the 22nd to get here!!

Debra

 

[abeason1974]

Texasmermaid1-we are DEF dressing up for Pirate Night..We get pretty silly on these cruises w our kiddos so dressing up is a MUST

 

[TxMermaid1]

Texasmermaid1-we are DEF dressing up for Pirate Night..We get pretty silly on these cruises w our kiddos so dressing up is a MUST

That's awesome!
We won't have any kids this time but we dress up and get crazy anyway!

 

[TxMermaid1]

Okay, after much discussion, I have added my friend's family and my family to the FE exchange!! Now I have to get shopping.

Can't wait for the 22nd to get here!!

Debra

Great Debra I am so glad to hear you joined the FE list

 

[abeason1974]

Just joined th FB group for this cruise!!! How do I make sure we are included on the FE fun? My name is on the list but I need to add out room number. I have never done the FE exchange so can someone walk me thru it.

We are getting so excited for this cruise!!!

 

[houstontx]

Hi Fellow Travelers,

I am helping a fellow cast member spread the word about his exciting events. You are invited to a very special event to share in the Disney Cruise Line - Galveston excitment!

Houston - Tuesday, July 31 at 7PM at the Hilton Post Oak. RSVP to Fairy Godmother Travel 832-284-4002

San Antonio - Wednesday, August 1 at 7PM at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort. RSVP to AJ Travel 210-490-2400

Austin - Thursday, August 2 at 7PM at Renaissance Austin Hotel. RSVP to Tramex Travel 512-343-2201

- Captain Mickey will be there.
- Each Guest will receive some lovely gifts.
- These events are targeting potential Disney Cruise Line guests.

This is an adult event for the travel decision makers in the home. Perfect for your friends who may be thinking of joining you on the cruise. Please respond by 5PM July 25. Hoping to meet my fellow Houston folks at the Tuesday event.

Lisa

We're going BUT I just noticed that parking at the Hilton Post Oak costs $14
Will the Disney visitors be charged this for parking???
Thanks

 

[NCDoxies]

Not sure why we have a line over our names on the FE list, we are definitely still participating. We have been working hard on our gifts and hoping the next few weeks fly by. I am trying to get my sister to join us on the cruise.

My sister, Tina (Tinam922) will be joining us on the 22nd I have added her to the FE list.

 

[tammybrownie]

This is my first post and my first Disney cruise. My DH, DD and I are so excited! My DH's brother and family as well as the grandparents have been signed up to go for months but we didn't think we would be able to afford it. I've been checking every few weeks to see if the price would change and Saturday I got a very pleasant surprise! The price dropped far enough so we can go now! I reserved and paid for it this morning as soon as my husband got approval for the time off work. Now we have to rush order our passports and we will be ready to cruise!

We'd like to join the FE tradition but we won't have our room number until we check in so I don't know if that will be a problem.

Tammy, Spencer and Maddie(3 yrs old)

 

[abeason1974]

Hamm1207
Special disboards lanyards for Sept 22nd, can you update my info (amy, chad, Brayden (7) and Zoey (9) we are in room 8538.

THANK YOU!!

 

[TxMermaid1]

Just joined th FB group for this cruise!!! How do I make sure we are included on the FE fun? My name is on the list but I need to add out room number. I have never done the FE exchange so can someone walk me thru it.


We are getting so excited for this cruise!!!

Welcome and glad you could join the FE list. You can add your cabin number as soon as it is assigned to you. There is some info on the FE a few pages back. If you don't find it then let me know and I will explain it to you.

My sister, Tina (Tinam922) will be joining us on the 22nd I have added her to the FE list.

So exciting about your sister!

This is my first post and my first Disney cruise. My DH, DD and I are so excited! My DH's brother and family as well as the grandparents have been signed up to go for months but we didn't think we would be able to afford it. I've been checking every few weeks to see if the price would change and Saturday I got a very pleasant surprise! The price dropped far enough so we can go now! I reserved and paid for it this morning as soon as my husband got approval for the time off work. Now we have to rush order our passports and we will be ready to cruise!

We'd like to join the FE tradition but we won't have our room number until we check in so I don't know if that will be a problem.




Tammy, Spencer and Maddie(3 yrs old)

Welcome Tammy and family. We are excited to have you join us. You may sign up on the FE list and add your cabin number as soon as you get it. You should be assigned a cabin a few weeks before the cruise then you can update the FE list. Please go to the link in my signature to sign up.

Also you might want to sign up for the Champagne Girls. Bring a pink boa and a tiara to wear for that!..

Hamm1207
Special disboards lanyards for Sept 22nd, can you update my info (amy, chad, Brayden (7) and Zoey (9) we are in room 8538.

THANK YOU!!

You will need to go to the lanyard link found a few pages back to sign up.

Ohh and Welcome to the group.

 

[TxMermaid1]

Champagne Girls

This is a really fun event. A chance to put on those pink boas and tiaras for a fun drink with some friends. We will plan to meet at one of the bars about 1:30 or 2pm on the first sea day.If you want to join this fun event please sign up on the link below.



Fish Extender Gift exchange.


Be sure to sign up on the FE list. If you have kids you won't want to miss out on this one. This will truly make your child's and your cruise magical. It is so fun to return to your cabin and find that little surprise in your FE. Please sign up on link below.

 

[TxMermaid1]

Greeting the Magic as she comes into port.

It looks like there will be a group going to meet the Magic as she comes into port on the 22nd. They will also be seeing us off as we leave port that afternoon. I plan on being there for the greeting of her at 7AM. Here's where you can find some info on it if you are interested as well

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2964617&fb_source=message

Of course I will be there for the sail away party on the deck not on the dock

 

[ChloroFiend]

Anyone have a guesstimate on how long it will really take to drive down to the Port from Dallas?

Google is saying just a hair over 5 hours...the Internet is suggesting some construction between Houston and Galveston. I also tend to drive like a bat out of hell and rock a radar detector.

Currently thinking we'll pack up Friday night and head to bed decently early. Wake up around 0500 to get cleaned up and pack the car to be on the road by 0600. Figure one stop for breakfast and gas. Grab lunch around Houston and make it to Port for around a 1330 (that's 1:30PM for y'all that can't think in 24hr clock) arrival window.

Thoughts?