4/25/09 Magic - First Visit To Tortola!

[CKCruising]

Connor (and Everyone) loved to check the FE. Even when there was nothing new (rarely), he would bring something back out and put it in and say we got mail.

Thanks to everyone who participated. It was nice to meet everyone.

Rebecca, you make an excellent (sexy) pirate ...unless there was another asian couple dressed as pirates on 6.

Bob and Dale, Thanks for introducing us to Gordy (next time I have some FE ideas for him...I hope he got something too) and for talking us into booking our next cruise onboard. We are on the Nov. 27th, 2010 Western. I would have liked the Transatlantic to Dover, but 14 days was just too long.

Tracy, I hope everyone, especially Christopher had a magical cruise. I didn't realize that you were from Canada until your FE gift and then seeing you on the flight home.

It was wierd having just toast for breakfast this morning...the start of my diet I guess.

Back to laundry and scanning some of my 23 pictures I bought. If nobody has done the Navigators by the end of the week, I should have some time to scan them in too.

Chris.

 

[TiszBear]

For those of you who I met, it was great meeting you and talking to you. Sorry if I didn't meet everyone. Got home safe yeaturday about 5pm, I was able to change out flights for earlier ones. And it worked out, just won't be flying a certain airline again.

The trip was fantastic, did not want to come home. I am now planning another cruise. But back to reality!!!

 

[JOANNEL]

Glad every one is home safely, I am on the next trip to Tortola, we are all anxiously awaiting your trip reports!!

 

[adnil530]

Wow, what a quick trip. We had a fantastic time. Didn't get a chance to meet and talk to everyone as I had hoped. Enjoyed our dining mates Leslie, Mary, Kelsey & Sarah and was able to meet up and enjoy a wonderful meal with Paula & Kip.

The FE gifts were fantastic. The girls, Mike & I were always surprised when we went back and found our gifts! A lot of work went into the Scrapbook Keepsake, I really appreciate someone putting that together for us We even startled a few gift givers: Janie! The door magnets: I really enjoyed looking at the door magnets. Congrats again Lisa & Terry on your Marriage!

We met Dot & Harry, QRS & dvc2themax at port before we boarded and so many others in passing. lsutigger2, Hoosiercruiser, Nascar8820, Calcruisers...enjoyed our small talk in the corridors and I apologize if I forgot anyone, I enjoyed talking with everyone.

Thanks so much for all the advice prior to the trip. We had a funtastic time and made a few friends and would be happy to cruise with any of you again.

Linda, Mike, Michelle & Laura

 

[BubblesNH]

Hi Everyone, We got home last night at 1am Bags are unpacked and laundry is piled to the ceiling.
The FE were a big hit with all of us. Loved the Pirate sticky notes, the Mouse pad and Scrapbook/photo albums. Thank You to everyone.
My DD found some great friends and DS also met up with some boys by the end of the cruise. We were happy we were able to cruise at all.
DCL far exceeded my expectations. I hope to go again sometime.

 

[jlawall]

When you have time, please share your highlights from the trip.......I need your help.......what was your favorite FE? You can PM me if you want, I'm trying to get inspired for our upcoming Tortola cruise in July....any ideas would be appreciated!!

Hope everyone arrives home safely. I know some are going to Disney first (Hope they have great time)
We really enjoyed meeting so many of you. Felt like we have known you for long time.
The shows were the best we have every seen. We went to everyone but one. They were fabulous. Our table mates were special.
We enjoyed every minute of the cruise, but I think the FEs were loads of fun. We walked 2 miles delivering ours (got lost once). But it was well worth it. When we cruise again I hope we have a great group like this one. I was amazed at how many gifts we got. It was like Christmas, everytime we came to our cabin we were looking in our FE and most of the times there was a nice surprise. I wish I could have seen some of the youngsters looking in their pockets. Please let us know how you and the youngsters reacted.
Ole Ole Hope to see you on another cruise real sooon.
Ole Ole Dot and Harry
PS. thanks for the use of the cell phone. The shuttle came 15 mins after the call.

We had a blast chatting with you!

Thank you all for the fabulously FUN FE gifts. Ashley had so much fun checking her FE for presents each and every time we went to our room. Every time she would get something out she would say "thank you nice people" She had a blast with it - and loved delivering the presents just as much as receiving them!

A special thank you to the light up crown giver It was a BIG hit in our cabin

Thank you to everyone who participated - you made our magical cruise all the more MAGICAL!

Until next time

Connor (and Everyone) loved to check the FE. Even when there was nothing new (rarely), he would bring something back out and put it in and say we got mail.

Thanks to everyone who participated. It was nice to meet everyone.

Rebecca, you make an excellent (sexy) pirate ...unless there was another asian couple dressed as pirates on 6.

Bob and Dale, Thanks for introducing us to Gordy (next time I have some FE ideas for him...I hope he got something too) and for talking us into booking our next cruise onboard. We are on the Nov. 27th, 2010 Western. I would have liked the Transatlantic to Dover, but 14 days was just too long.

Tracy, I hope everyone, especially Christopher had a magical cruise. I didn't realize that you were from Canada until your FE gift and then seeing you on the flight home.

It was wierd having just toast for breakfast this morning...the start of my diet I guess.

Back to laundry and scanning some of my 23 pictures I bought. If nobody has done the Navigators by the end of the week, I should have some time to scan them in too.

Chris.

Wow, what a quick trip. We had a fantastic time. Didn't get a chance to meet and talk to everyone as I had hoped. Enjoyed our dining mates Leslie, Mary, Kelsey & Sarah and was able to meet up and enjoy a wonderful meal with Paula & Kip.

The FE gifts were fantastic. The girls, Mike & I were always surprised when we went back and found our gifts! A lot of work went into the Scrapbook Keepsake, I really appreciate someone putting that together for us We even startled a few gift givers: Janie! The door magnets: I really enjoyed looking at the door magnets. Congrats again Lisa & Terry on your Marriage!

We met Dot & Harry, QRS & dvc2themax at port before we boarded and so many others in passing. lsutigger2, Hoosiercruiser, Nascar8820, Calcruisers...enjoyed our small talk in the corridors and I apologize if I forgot anyone, I enjoyed talking with everyone.

Thanks so much for all the advice prior to the trip. We had a funtastic time and made a few friends and would be happy to cruise with any of you again.

Linda, Mike, Michelle & Laura

Hi Everyone, We got home last night at 1am Bags are unpacked and laundry is piled to the ceiling.
The FE were a big hit with all of us. Loved the Pirate sticky notes, the Mouse pad and Scrapbook/photo albums. Thank You to everyone.
My DD found some great friends and DS also met up with some boys by the end of the cruise. We were happy we were able to cruise at all.
DCL far exceeded my expectations. I hope to go again sometime.

 

[aznaphrodite]

The cruise was soooo awesome! I didn't want to leave!! We're still unpacking slowly. We bought so much stuff!! The FE gifts were fantastic as well! I'll be working on my reports and photos soon! But I want to get back on the Magic right now!!

Everyone - It was great meeting everyone on the first day and seeing you throughout the cruise!!

sandyrella - Thanks again for organizing the wristbands! We loved wearing them and seeing them all over the ship!

dvc2themax - It was such a great experience dining with your family!! You guys are such wonderful people!

ametaldiva - It was awesome seeing you and Danny everywhere!! You both were a great part of our vacation!!

CKCruising - LOL! Yes, that would have been us Asian pirates on Deck 6!! THANKS!! Thanks again for the FE map and the full list of cruisers from this thread! The map was essential in planning our route for deliveries and I used the list for the roll call at the meet!

 

[hoosiercruiser]

I wanted to say Thank You, Thank You, Thank You to you all. We had a great time on our first Disney Cruise and our little girl had a blast. Even though I didn't see many of you throughout the cruise, you made our vacation very special with the FE gifts and all the tips in preparation for it. Every so often we'd run into someone and that was so fun to see a familiar face. Amelia kept checking our gifts and was surprised every time (not very often was it empty). They were all very special to us.

I gave one of the scrapbooks (the black one) and I hope you enjoy them and use them. I was a little worried though because I came home with a few, so if I missed you, please let me know and I will send it to you. Our delivery on the ship was a little dicey, LOL!

We hope to do a cruise again. Amelia wanted to know if we could go next week.

 

[Queen2]

Gloria & i had a great time. We were so excited when we came back to the room & find tresures in a FE. We were like little children on Christmas. It was a job delivering ours goodies. I think I did deck 8 3 times before I found the to end cabins. Finaly a CM took the far forward one for me. I just could;t find it. thank-you every one for the nice treures, some people had great handmade items.
I had fun wearing all my different shirts.

we were off the ship before 8 & was able to get to the airport in no time. we had an 11:45 flight. We arrived in Philly, Pa at 2:10 & i was home before 3:30

we want to thank everyone for all the time spent working on the ship helpers, Maps, FE list ect.

Sassy Pirate

 

[aznaphrodite]

As you all write your trip reports and post your photos online, please post the links in this thread! I'd love to read your reports and see your photos!!

 

[dotheyes]

I gave one of the scrapbooks (the black one) and I hope you enjoy them and use them. I was a little worried though because I came home with a few, so if I missed you, please let me know and I will send it to you. Our delivery on the ship was a little dicey, LOL!

Nicole they were awesom, I cant wait to get some pictures to put in them Thanks

The Mouse pad was also awesome

Everything was awesome

I hope everyone enjoyed the McDonalds Teeny Babies I collected in 98 and 99 Had to eat a lot of happy meals to get them

Also the light up tiara

Anybody else sign up for a future cruise. WE did Jan 10

Ole Ole Dot

 

[aznaphrodite]

Did anyone else buy the Shopping book onboard and aren't using it anymore? There are several people who are looking for books with the Western port coupons in tact and I can PM you their info if you want to get rid of your book.

 

[wrabitdad]

Hi All,

Glad everyone is making it home safely.

We just wanted to say thanks to everyone for making this another magical "DIS" cruise. Sorry we missed the meet & greet but the pool/hottub was calling.

The FE gifts were fantastic, once again the talents and originality of DISer's shine through. Thanks to everyone, and to those caught in the act we promise not to tell!!

Bob and Dale, Thanks for introducing us to Gordy (next time I have some FE ideas for him...I hope he got something too) and for talking us into booking our next cruise onboard. We are on the Nov. 27th, 2010 Western. I would have liked the Transatlantic to Dover, but 14 days was just too long. Chris.

Yes, Gordy always has first dibes on FE gifts! We're on the Nov. 7th cruise stopping in St. Croix. Anyone else book that one?

Bob & Dale

 

[sunburnin]

Hi All!

We had a great cruise and sorry we missed the meet and greet and seeing you all on board. How'd you all like those first few days at sea? Yowza!

My trip report (more like trip notes) is now up. Please feel free to pick it apart if I missed something.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31687540#post31687540

 

[nascar8820]

We also had a great cruise. It was wonderful meeting everyone.

Would someone please post the group picture we had taken in the Promenade Lounge?

Thanks.
Lisa

 

[aznaphrodite]

Here is the group picture:

 

[son3disfan]

Hi everyone!

Still working on uppacking!!!!

That was the fastest week of my life, but definatley one of the best. We didn't get a chance to meet everyone in the lounge, but I see a couple of familiar faces in that picture...

Who enjoyed the comedy act? Weren't they FANTASTIC!! And of couse all the shows were amazing!

Thanks to whoever was in Room 6134... Richard??

My kids were so excited to see your little gift! I wasn't a part of the FE ( but thank yo anyway!!) but I am definately doing it next time!!!


Ok, who booked on board?

We did !!! For the March 6th Western. Certainly wasn't as good of a price as this one was, but we are HOOKED!

 

[Queen2]

thanks for posting the group photo. it turned out great.

yes Richard & wife & Q were in room 6134. I was in 6130

 

[lsutigger2]

Yep, it was hard getting back into the work groove Have hit it hard this week so I haven't had time to thank everyone for all the great fe's!! Tom and I had such fun delivering the items and seeing everyone's extenders and doors! I think he had more fun looking for the goodies each day than I did.

Who says you have to grow up???????

It was a great cruise and we loved getting to meet and know several of you. I'm sorry that we didn't get to meet more of you, maybe on another cruise.

I did get prints made of my pictures and they are in a photo album. All the other stuff is on the dining room table where I'm sure it will sit for a bit.

Take care all - have a wonderful week - what's left of it.

Janie

 

[dotheyes]

Looks just like the one I have.
I had a free 8x10 made at Walmart of the group picture so I could see it better. Everyone looks super I just wish I could put more names to the faces.
It was great fun seeing Queen 2 s t shirts everyday. And our tablemates Janie and Tom and Sandy and Gary were so gracious to us. Took real good care of us. Were lots of fun and great conversation
If anyone is going to Walmart the coupon for free 8 x 10 is in their flyer just type in the barcode and they give it to you free.
Ole Ole Dot and Harry
See you real soooon I hope