3/7/09 Western Caribbean - Meet Information

[MiknMinMouse]

YIPPEEE, just booked for this cruise. Got everything I wanted - category & dining.

Now to count the days.

So everyone knows - the meet is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Promenade lounge. I"m sorry I won't be able to make it but I'm sure we'll all have a blast on this cruise.

You'll know my room by all of the signs on Deck 8 )).

 

[1drifter]

We're getting ready to book this cruise--and I'm already starting to get excited. We're planning on 10 adults and 3 active little boys. Our 1st Disney cruise was spring break 2007 and unfortunately this will be the same itinerary. But that doesn't matter much when you're on the Magic!

 

[disneyfaninaz]

Count me in. We were on the March 8th Western cruise last year. This year we are celebrating my successful treatment and recovery from breast cancer.

 

[MiknMinMouse]

We have 5 staterooms full of people so far going ). It seems like forever til it gets here, but at least it gives me time to pay a little bit here and there so the cost isn't so overwhelming.

 

[dawne577]

Just booked my daughter, SIL & grandsons' stateroom - two weeks until my husband and I can. It's been a few years since we cruised Disney and I can't wait to go again! We've never cruised with a grandchild so young(he'll be 20 months old.) I'm going to have to start researching - the good thing is that my DH & I have been to these ports numerous times(except Grand Cayman - we've never been able to tender because of rough seas) so we won't mind chilling with the baby.

 

[1drifter]

Hi Dawne, welcome aboard!
My grandson will be about 13 months old when we cruise. Last time we had a 3 year old and a 5 year old so this will be a new experience for us too. Luckily we have 9 loving adults traveling with us so there should usually be someone to hang out with Riley. But if you come upon any great tips for cruising Disney with a baby, do share! Shari

 

[SplashMountainManiac]

We just booked this cruise and are incredibly, incredibly, beyond words excited. I actually ran out of my dorm screaming with excitement when I found out. It will be me, 18 year old guy, and my parents. We even managed to snag one of the secret port hole rooms which was really exciting. Looking forward to sailing with all of you.

 

[MTH]

We just booked this cruise yesterday - excited to be cruising DCL again - it's been a couple of years

 

[disneyfaninaz]

Welcome aboard! I was getting a little worried with so few of us on this cruise.

 

[MiknMinMouse]

We just booked this cruise and are incredibly, incredibly, beyond words excited. I actually ran out of my dorm screaming with excitement when I found out. It will be me, 18 year old guy, and my parents. We even managed to snag one of the secret port hole rooms which was really exciting. Looking forward to sailing with all of you.

We're actually taking this cruise to celebrate my 17 year old son's graduation . If you see a big kid (I know he's pretty much an adult now but he'll always be my kid) having to wear Mickey grad ears at one of the dinners, that's us

 

[MiknMinMouse]

Count me in. We were on the March 8th Western cruise last year. This year we are celebrating my successful treatment and recovery from breast cancer.

That is WONDERFUL - what a great celebration. Can't believe it's 112 days away. My final payment is due pretty soon and then we can finally start looking at shore excursions.

We're trying to get a WDW trip in the week before, hoping that will work out.

 

[1drifter]

I just made our final payments!
Now I'm ready to book some shore excursions, Palo reservations and get the kids signed up on Dec. 7th!
Does anyone have some favorite excursions they recommend on the Western itinerary?? Shari

 

[dawne577]

We canceled the cruise because we were able to take all the grandkids, mommies & daddies to DisneyWorld with the 4/3 promo - today I found an even better price on the 7 day western, May 30th. Now just my DH and I will be sailing the ocean blue. Hope everyone has a great vacation!

 

[disneyfaninaz]

Just finished my online reservation and got everything we wanted!

 

[1drifter]

Good going disneyfaninaz! I just signed up for a shore excursion. However Palo reservations on-line are only for 1-2 or 3-4 people. I was hoping to get a table for 6 or 9 of us. I guess I have to wait until we're on board for that. We had no trouble last time getting the reservaton for 6 once we were on board.

 

[SplashMountainManiac]

Grabbed all of the Palo ressies we wanted thanks to a very kind supervisor at DCL. Our travel agent didn't submit payment when we asked her to so 90 days came and we couldn't book. The supervisor sent an email to reservations asking them to hold spots for us and when our reservation was paid we found everything we had asked for. Gotta love DCL service. Doing the GPS walking tour in Key West and just exploring the other ports on our own, Key West is the only new one for us. Just a few months.

 

[1drifter]

Hey Wendy--
I see you on some of the creative boards. Are you making door signs or tee shirts for your cruise?
I haven't done door signs or tee shirts before, but I'm planning both for this cruise. I'm making the 1st iron-on tee shirts today. Hope they turn out! Then my daughter-in-law and I are going to attempt tie-dye shirts for all 12 people in our group.
Last trip my 8 year old grandson was envious of other people's door signs, So this time I told him we will make some together and surprise everyone else.
We'll have 4 staterooms to put them on.
It's been fun so far--I hope I'm happy with the finished projects!

 

[disneyfaninaz]

Actually I have made several door magnets. I am making them for our neighbors' door as well. I wanted to make shirts, but everybody is baulking at wearing matching shirts. I may make some for myself and my DD to wear. Haven't decided yet.

I had a lot of fun searching the boards for different ideas and graphics. I'm looking forward to printing them out.

I'm looking forward to seeing who decorates their doors on this cruise.

Wow, 4 doors is a lot. I hope you are happy with them as well!

 

[MTH]

Finally got around to making our ressies - got most of what we wanted (not bad since booking so late!) We also booked Coronado Springs for the week following the cruise...yeah!

 

[bubby627]

Just Booked this cruise! Going with my DM, DD, DS and DSBF. Only a few Weeks away!!!! Get excited and bring your dancing shoes everyone!!!!!