4/20/02 "MAGICal" Cruise (new thread)

[wovenwonder]

Jan, I bet your Granddaughters are going to look sooooo cute in their Kimono's -- I hope I have a chance to see them. Knock on my door on your way to dinner to see if I'm there.


I started to pack today!! And I actually got most of it done --- and have made my last minute shopping lists. BUT, I know that I have packed way too much, but just cannot take anything out for fear I might wish I had it! And I was sooooo certain that I was going to pack the bare minimum.

 

[KMacKenzie]

How many pair of shoes are YOU packing?
I think I have it down to 5 but you never know. I have 4 days of US shopping to do on our drive down.

Will you be purchasing the refillable mug program for
anyone in your family?
Likely will buy one for someone. Actually not sure who but I know we will bring water bottles with us from home too.

What kind of items will you be looking to purchase on the
islands?
Likely not too much unless something grabs our attention. We have been there a few times before. Likely something for the tropical night. One can never have too many tropical shirts...especially living here!!!

What are your wardrobe plans for formal, semi formal
and island nights?
Something that doesn't resemble work clothes for either of us and my dd has a different dress for every day and more. She is so excited about dressing up.

Any packing hints??
Twice as much money and half the clothes.

Celebrating any special occasions?
Just the fact that we are all healthy and able to travel together as a family. That is special enough for us.

How did you choose your user name?
My initial and last name..boring..eh?

How will I know you when I see you?
I'm 5'7'', short brown curly hair (I think, I go to the hairdresser next week maybe it's time for a change!!), dh is 5'11" black hair and both of us are pleasantly plump!! DD is a beautiful bouncing straight brown haired 6 year old and my inlaws are two wonderful 60 year olds...Nannie will be boucing as high as dd...Grampy will be sauntering along. Of course we will be wearing the green leis and lanyards. (Jody we received them today thanks!!!)

What are the Children/Teens/Young Adults in our group
most looking forward to on the cruise?
Haley is looking forward to the Kids Club and the pool. She keeps asking how many more sleeps until her feet are on the ship and she can push daddy in the pool.

A week from today and we are on the road!!!! YIPEEE

 

[islandhoppers]

ARE YOU CELEBRATING ANY SPECIAL OCCASSIONS ON THE CRUISE?
Yes, my DH's 41st birthday!


WHAT IS THE MEANING OF YOUR USER NAME?
It's just wishful thinking.

HOW WILL I KNOW YOU WHEN I SEE YOU IN PORT?
We will be wearing the green leis, but with another family who will not be wearing them.

WILL YOU BE PURCHASING THE REFILLABLE MUG PROGRAM FOR ANYONE IN YOUR FAMILY?
No, we're addicted to Diet Pepsi and will be carrying some onboard.


WHAT KIND OF ITEMS WILL YOU BE LOOKING TO PURCHASE ON THE ISLANDS?
Probably just the changing color nail polish if we venture away from the beach and into town.

WHAT ARE YOU WARDROBE FOR FORMAL, SEMI-FORMAL, AND ISLAND NIGHTS?
Our 7 yr old DD has a dress picked out for every night, mine is the basic black dress and DH is wearing a suit.

.ANY PACKING HINTS?
Only bring what you really like. I really need to get started, but at least the suitcases are in the hall!

What are the Children/Teens/Young Adults in our group most looking forward to on the cruise?
Our DD is looking forward to some of the activities in the Oceanears's club and swimming.

 

[EVee]

How many pairs of shoes? 4-5 for me, 3 for dh, 4 for dd and 3 for ds. Wow, that is alot of shoes!

Will we purchase the refillable soda mugs? Probably not. My kids are not big soda drinkers. Since they will get soda in the DR with dinner, I don't think they would drink $35 worth between them.

What kinds of items will we be looking to purchase on the islands? Not sure yet, but I love a bargain!

Wardrobe plans? If dh wears a tux, I have a black & white gown I'll wear. If not, I have a cocktail dess instead. Semi-formal, I'm not sure yet. Dh will wear a suit. DD will wear a long skirt and ds will wear his first Communion Suit(which takes place one week after we return!) He better not spill anything! I thought it would be nice for family pictures.

Any packing hints? Night light for bathroom- I heard it's too bright in there! Extra hangers. I always tie a scarf or put a sticker on our luggage to make it easier to identify. Although we're not flying this time, when we have to retrieve or bags at the end of the trip, many people have the same black luggage set that we bought at Costco! It just makes it easier to spot.--

My kids will be looking forward to no school and making new friends!

 

[inmyis]

Only 10 Days to Go....Yeehaa

HOW MANY SHOES?
Being a man I can't believe how many shoes I need, never mind my DW. I wil be bringing 4, dress, casual, sneaks, sandals. My DW is up to six, I think. Three boys are at three each, and our DD is at 4. Oh My God! WE will be bringing 23 pair of shoes and that doesn't include my MIL!

WILL YOU BEPURCHASING THE REFILLABLE MUG PROGRAM?
We have changed our minds a number times on this. I think we will get a cuple mugs as I drink diet soda and the kids like soda now and then.

WHAT KINDS OF ITEMS WILL YOU BE LOOKING TO PURCHASE ON THE ISLANDS?
My wife always looks at jewelry, but other than that we will just seeif anything catches our eye.

WARDROBE FOR FORMAL/SEMI-FORMAL NIGHTS TROPICAL NIGHT?
I have my suit and new pants and shirts. My DW has a number of nice dresses. We even got our DD to wear dresses for dinner. pants and nice shirts for boys. We all have fun tropical shirts for Tropical party.

ANY PACKING TIPS?
I feel we are pcking the entire house and I don't think I will do any laundry on the ship. After reading these boards we decided to bring an over the door shoe rack (only $7.99 at Target), extension cord for hair dryer for DW, and bight lights.

WHAT ARE CHILDREN/TEENS LOOKING FORWARD TO?
The three younger ones (9,9,11) are looking forward to the clubs, shows and just seeing the ship. Our 13 yr old DS is playing it pretty cool so I am anxious to see what really excites him.

I am SOOOO ready to go!!

See you on board
Tony

 

[virgingorda]

Hey Jody
We are not sailing 4/20, but were also on the "broke-boat" with you last year, and are setting up with DU now for our next. Anything I need to know about using our discount letters? Hope you guys have a GREAT TIME!


Steve

 

[wovenwonder]

Hi Steve, I will try to PM you --- look for a personal message... Email me if you don't get it.

 

[Dodie]

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8 more days!

 

[wovenwonder]

What 'career' will you be leaving at home during your vacation? I manage a local trucking company and have the wonderful opportunity to work in an office located in my home.... only disadvantage is the fact that there is no one else to do my job --- so I will have 7 working days worth of 'work' waiting for me when I return. Hubby works reconditioning cars to get them ready for the auto auction.

Who is your favorite Disney Character? 'Donald' Duck for us --- since my hubby is 'Donald' too!

What is your favorite Disney Song? 'When you wish upon a Star' -- is that a song??

What is your favorite Disney movie? I like the old ones'. From the sunday night as a child 'Wonderful World of Disney'!! Parent Trap would be one of my favorites -- the remake is good also.


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[Dodie]

What 'career' will you be leaving at home during your vacation?
I am in the Human Resources area of a large pharmaceutical company.

Who is your favorite Disney Character? I LOVE PLUTO! (I'm a big "pup" fan.)

What is your favorite Disney Song? I'm drawing a blank on this one. Maybe I'll add something later.

What is your favorite Disney movie? Probably "Beauty and the Beast."

 

[momdoc]

We are also going!!
Jennifer, Danny, Holden (3) and Annalise (1)
We are traveling with another family --kids the same age.
We booked through Cruise411.com and are wondering if anyone else did? A group deal would be great!

 

[chickabug]

So, How many pair of shoes are YOU packing?
Looks like four pairs. Tennies, sandals, beach shoes, and formal shoes

Will you be purchasing the refillable mug program for anyone in your family?
No.

What kind of items will you be looking to purchase on the islands?
Debating whether to buy something tropical now or wait to purchase on the islands - anybody know how expensive tropical clothing is in St. Martaan - can I get it cheaper at Walmart?

What are your wardrobe plans for formal, semi formal and island nights?
Red sequined dress for formal night, black skirt for semi-formal, island - ? Daughter will be
bringing a long black skirt and at least one other dress (will decide at the last minute
I'm sure. Mom has long black skirt (seems to be a trend in our family!) for formal, 2 piece dress for semi-formal - no tropical clothes!

Any packing hints?? I'm following everybody else's advice! Bringing lots of snacks for the flight down.

What are the Children/Teens/Young Adults in our group most looking forward to on the cruise?
Don't think my daughter knows what to expect!

What 'career' will you be leaving at home during your vacation? Computer programmer (but I am not a geek!)

Who is your favorite Disney Character? don't have a favorite - probably will after the trip!

What is your favorite Disney Song? Probably the theme song from the Lion King

What is your favorite Disney movie? again not sure (what's wrong with me?) but loved Jody's comment about 'Wonderful World of Disney'!! Flashback to the 60's!

 

[amykline]

Ok - in answer to these q's..


What 'career' will you be leaving at home during your vacation?
I work for local govt - in finance and communtiy development.

Who is your favorite Disney Character? I I love Chip N Dale!!

What is your favorite Disney Song? Well there are many I love, but one of my all time fav's is Be Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast.

What is your favorite Disney movie? I love the Lion King and Beauty and the Beast.

The countdown is on and we are 8 days away!!!!!!!

 

[medotmom]

I hope there won't be a quiz on all these answers !! Here are my responses

What 'career' will you be leaving at home during your vacation? Both husband and I are Federal Govt employees. He works at a research and development lab at the nearby base in the shipping/supply dept and I manage shipment of household goods for military/civilians who live in New England, New York and Eastern Canada.

Who is your favorite Disney Character? Pluto all the way

What is your favorite Disney Song? Theme from Beauty and the Beasty.


What is your favorite Disney movie? Not sure - I like so many.

Just checked out the new Kohl's store that opened today - heading to a Celtics game tonight - working the church dinner tomorrow and finally on Sunday I will begin packing. Three days to work and we're off on Thursday. See everyone on Sat.

 

[3Disneyteers]

What 'career' will you be leaving at home during your vacation?

Ken is a Systems Engineer for a major life insurance company (don't worry he doesn't sell insurance) and I'm in Corporate Human Resources (Compensation Specialist) for the #2 Telecommunications Company in the U.S. (let's see how many of you know which company this is - hint - our stock is tanking big time!)


Who is your favorite Disney Character? I love Tigger, Molly loves Mickey and Goofy and Ken is also a Goofy fan.

What is your favorite Disney Song? We're with you Jody - love "When You Wish Upon A Star"

What is your favorite Disney movie? This is a really hard one to answer - we really like Toy Story 1 & 2, Monsters, Inc. - really liked Princess Diaries too!

Well this is our last weekend home before the adventure starts -

However the real adventure starts tomorrow as I have procrastinated in getting the DREADED BATHING SUIT - who in the Northeast wears a bathing suit in April??!!!!

 

[wovenwonder]

WOW -- our time is almost here!!!!!!

Welcome momdoc to our group of cruisers!! We have a group meet/sailaway party planned for 4/20 -- details are within these threads but if you have any questions, please email me.

Did everyone add your green leis and lanyards to your packing lists?? If you were one of the newcomer groups and missed our group purchase of leis --- you can easily pick up inexpensive green plastic party leis at your local party store. We are wearing these sat 4/20 in the port and on board the ship so we can easily recognize others from our DIS Group of cruisers.... hope you will join us!

 

[snowtemom]

O.k. guys:
We leave from Phila. on tuesday night 4-16 to do Disney (cbr)
before the cruise. D.s.-8 is just about packed. I am starting tonight. Finally did all the errands etc. But...I am freeking out
because the lady that is hemming my formal wear hasnt started it yet. She has had 10days already. Please send pixie dust that she
finishes on time.,ds and dh all have tuxes. I wanted a formal picture with all three of us. Keep those mouse ears crossed for luck, See all of you at the port, will be wearing green too.
snowtemom

 

[wovenwonder]

snowtemom -- throwing some pixie dust your way.......

 

[Dodie]

Did the sorting, laundry, try-stuff-on, decide what to take thing this weekend. My living room (the packing "staging area") is strewn from one end to the other with stuff.

Now I need to go back and eliminate about 1/3 of the clothes I have laid out. I need to remind myself that I can wear the same pair of shorts more than once and that tops can be interchanged as well. I do NOT need 7 different shorts outfits, do I?

I am beginning to psych myself up for the plane ride. I am a very bad flyer. I have to take Xanax to get anywhere near the airport. We are flying down Friday morning, checking into the Dolphin, and spending the afternoon and evening at my favorite park: EPCOT! We have even (through these wonderful boards) found someone with whom to share an IllumiNations Cruise - something we have never done before!)

I'm rambling. Better get busy.

 

[wovenwonder]

I know that we are all busy packing and last minute planning..... But come on!! We need some last minute posts to get us thru the week. How about a final check in from our group ---- and that means YOU too!


I think I am almost finished packing.... Have a few last minute things to throw in. We will be loading up the mini van Wednesday Evening and catching a few zzzzz's before we begin our journey south. We hope to leave Thursday around 4am or so.