4/5/2003 - anyone going?

[JLSM97]

Originally posted by goofydadeo
We'll be dining at the late seating (dd5, ds9) and hoping for the APL rotation.

Are some rotations preferable over others? Just when I thought I had it all figgered out!

We have early seating. Our party is eight adults, girls 8 and 3, and boys 6 and 1.

Not all of us are doing the formal night; we can't bear the thought of hauling formal attire all the way across the country. For us, trying to pack for two little ones and ourselves as efficiently as possible is trouble enough! Besides, DH almost freaked out when I said he couldn't wear jeans to dinner. You'd think a guy who wears his jammies to work every day (OK, they're scrubs) would want to get dressed up once in a while!

I'm sorry to miss out on dress-up, but he and I have both said if we ever do a cruise by ourselves, or when the kids are a few years older, that we'd DEFINITELY participate.

 

[nuthut]

Just recieved our documents from AAA today. Party of 3 with 2 adults and a 17 y/o and party of 4 with 2 adults and a 17/yo with his 10/yo sister, early dining.

 

[kendall]

On our first cruise we had LAP - it was great! Each rotation has unique advantages (when to see the Animator's show, when to dress up or not dress up due to the theme, etc). In fact, we liked that rotation with the way the themed nights worked out. In my best Carribean accent, "don't worry, mon". When you check in at the Port, you will see your dining rotation on your Key to the World card - so you will know immediately where you will be eating that night! Also, check the Navigator prior to boarding for the ressie times - very useful!

 

[goofydadeo]

Well, we're almost down to 1 month! Today DW and I discussed getting out the suitcases to start the preliminary packing.

Also this weekend we met two other families at my DS9's roller hockey game that are on the cruise! What a coincidence!

I recently read about the Magic tendering in St. Thomas instead of docking at the Havensight pier. We tendered in Grand Cayman and although it was relatively painless, it does take a bit longer to disembark! Since we are going to St. John on our own and want to get off early I am watching www.ships.vi for the schedule. I hoping we don't have to tender as it makes it so much easier to get off the ship when you have not booked a disney excursion!

Off to get the suitcases out of the attic!

 

[dvrcraig]

I would like to thank those that responded to my question of suits, or tux's. I think I shall skip the rental and bring a suit. Oh, and by the way,............WE GOT OUR TRAVEL DOCS TODAY!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ladypam]

Skeegan,
I hope we can meet also. Our cabin numbers are 5644 (mine and my daughter's 26) and 5642( I think is my sister's cabin) The children are my sister's grandchildren and my great niece and great nephew in every way. Both children are very friendly(after their initial shyness). We are hoping they will want to participate in the kid's program. They like making friends and enjoy school and camp so I don't think it will be a problem. I know she would love to meet your daughter.
I think my daughter would like to meet someone,but I guess a Disney Cruise is not the way to go(LOL). She would be so angry with me if she knew I said that. Its a good thing she doesn't know about this board
We haven't gotten our cruise documents either, but we booked through Travelocity and were told not to expect them until two weeks before the cruise.
Kendall,
Thanks for the welcome to the boards. This is just the nicest group of people!
I can't wait for April 5th I want to go today
Only 31 more days !!
Hope to see y'all soon.
Pam

 

[RachelTori]

Ladypam,

You and I should get together and talk on the cruise! I have a 26 year old son who lives in Atlanta; a Georgia Tech grad. He won't be on the cruise but he is unattached!! Laura.

 

[goofydadeo]

Looks like were down to a month now! Anyone else getting excited like me?

 

[JLSM97]

My mother-in-law e-mailed today to say we got our documents. Hooray!

Problem: we requested early seating, TA told us we were confirmed but now says we're on the wait list
Question: what are our chances of getting changed to early seating after boarding?

 

[Hersh]

Four weeks from tomorrow! We can't stop counting the days. I guess that means its almost time to start packing!

So what's the decision? Is it lime green ribbons or something else?

 

[goofydadeo]

we'll all be here:

http://www.local6.com/cameras/portcanaveralcam/campopup.html

hersh - I think we're sticking with green ribbon since it's easy!

Goofydadeo (aka John)

 

[kdldbd]

4 Weeks and I am so excited. I just had my hubby pull the suitcases down from the attic. We live in Fayette County GA and I see there are lots of GA folks on the cruise. We are marking the days on the calendar!!!

 

[goofydadeo]

Welcome aboard kdldbd. We're glad to have you join us. We have quite a few families from the Atlanta area on this trip. Do you have any kids traveling with you? We have a DS9 and DD5.

Goofydadeo (aka John)

 

[kdldbd]

We have a DD 6 and she is very excited. This is her 4th cruise but her first Disney cruise. I look forward to seeing all the Georgia folks.

Lynn

 

[Hersh]

Hi Lynn,
Welcome, I'm glad to see there are more kids in the 5-7 group, I have a DS(5) and a DD(8)
Megan

 

[kdldbd]

That is great. I am sure the kids will have a great time. We used the children program on RCCL and my daughter had a great time. I am sure this will be much better. We just hope we can find a few shore excursons that she can enjoy.

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

Hi guys. Wish I were going to be with you, but I wanted to let you know about a DISer CM that will be on your cruise! Remember DisneylandDarren and his posts from a back to back cruise a while ago? He liked the Magic so much, he got a job onboard! He's a riot. His first working cruise is that of this week so you all will be his 5th. He's starting out as a server, so if you see a tall, brown haired English chap with a big wide grin, that would be Darren. Tell him that Lori and his DIS family say HI!

 

[kendall]

oh, it is getting closer! Just a reminder to send me your family's info (go back a page or two to find the post) and I will put together a directory. This is optional - no participation required! It's just nice to be able to put names, faces and contact info together.

Time to go through the kid's clothing and break out the shorts! (even though it is below 0 wind chill here right now - brrrr)

 

[skeegan]

Has anyone else "not" received their documents? I keep looking every day. We already booked an excursion and received that paperwork. We are going through DVC so I thought that might take longer. Just checking.

Thanks.

 

[goofydadeo]

skeegan - our first cruise was on points and our docs came about 30 days before sailing as best I can recall. If you don't get them this week I'd call DVC.

As my DW pointed out this afternoon... just think one month from today (4/11) we will all have just spent the day at Castaway Cay!!! I can't wait for that Cabana massage!