6/26/05 Wonder 4-night Anyone going besides me?

[fairytalelover]

I'm here! Sorry, I have not been on as much lately. I am trying to do the last minute planning of our wedding as well as the honeymoon cruise. I can't believe that we only have a few more weeks left.

 

[mecook]

Some 6/25 Magic cruisers have already rec'd their docs. Watch your front porch for a FedX box! I've got my DD helping me out because our porch is not covered and we don't need wet docs!

We had a Goody's to open here last week. I bought a "few" more things.
I've got my clothes "scheduled" now. I really need a new skirt outfit or dress for Monday night, but other than that, I'm ready with lots of capris and some new shorts.

I'm wearing a capri outfit Sunday night, dress on Monday, tropical print skirt on Tuesday, and skort on Wednesday.

Melanie

 

[notbernie]

Mecook, You are too funny! I don't even know if I can get into my shorts this year after this winter and you already have your wardrobe picked out! It just won't stay warm here in Maryland so I'm still in jeans! They're calling for 50's this week, yuck. Unheard of. I guess I'd better start figuring out what I'm going to bring and get some shopping done! and or lose some weight! We have to pack a lot because our entire vacation is 2 weeks but I still need room to be able to bring stuff home. Now that I think about it, I only have the first two weeks of June to get ready because of my work schedule. I'll try not to panic! If Fairytale Lover can stay sane, so can I!

Jennifer

 

[fairytalelover]

I'll try not to panic! If Fairytale Lover can stay sane, so can I!

Jennifer

Amen!!

 

[mecook]

Honey, when I left work and started my car at 4:30 this p.m., the "exterior temp" readout said 101 F. I believe the actual temp was 96 today with heat index over 100 (and it's still just May)!!!!!
It has to be about 7 p.m. before you can stand to be outside to water flowers or walk. I leave home around 6:30 AM and it is muggy already.
We usually jump from winter to summer without much spring, but we had a pretty good spring this year. Lots of mornings with 40's and high of 70's.
BUT summer is HERE now!!!
I drove to the Gulf last Saturday (all alone too...are you jealous?)
I shopped for a couple of hours then sunned on the beach for 2 hours. (nobody saying Mama, look at me; Mama, let's go in the water; Mama, let's go for a walk; Mama, help me with the castle) The water was prettier than I've seen it in years....a gorgeous emerald color. I wondered how CC can get any better (except they have palms, hammocks, and chairs).
But I'm sure ready to see it!

Jennifer - face it, you're gonna have to pack less and wash several times.

Melanie

 

[notbernie]

I guess I should be thankful I'm heading to my sisters when we get off the ship! I don't plan on doing laundry on the ship, although I may have a few things sent out to be ironed! I just wish we'd get some warm weather soon, it would help get me in the summer mood.

Melanie, my sister calls me all the time and tells me she spent Saturday or Sunday morning at the beach with a book....I'm jealous of both of you! I hope you had a great day!

I need to make sure I pack a lot of sunscreen, I'm a redhead so I burn easily, it could get ugly on CC. I'm looking forward to it though!

 

[mecook]

Jennifer, you said your trip lasts 2 weeks. Are you going to the parks before the cruise, or just flying/driving in for the cruise first? I was thinking maybe you'd have to wash at the hotel before the cruise. Instead, you can wash at sister's for free!
We're not going to the parks at all this trip. I'd love to see the castle all decorated up, but I've got the photos saved already. DH has 24/7 knee pain and just can't tolerate even a day of that walking. DD and I went for 3 nights in March 04, and all us went 6 months before that in Oct. 03, for 7 nights. It'll be all right without any park time....it's just that it's sooooo close by!
Are you staying at the Radisson on 6/25? I hope we're there by 4:00 FL time.
Melanie

 

[notbernie]

Melanie, we arrive at Tampa around 11:00 a.m. on Saturday the 25th. We're picking up a rental car and driving straight to the Radisson so I'm guessing we'll arrive somewhere around 2:00 unless we stop somewhere for lunch along the way, (and barring any traffic nightmares). We're not doing the Parks this year. Kevin is still leary of taking the girls so we're waiting a couple more years until they're older. We come down to Florida almost every year so we're not in a rush. It gives us something else to look forward to! I'm sure once we do go the girls will want to go every year after that!

Still no docs yet. I did send for the free vacation dvd today, have you seen it? I'll have to watch it after the girls go to bed!

Jennifer

 

[mecook]

As long as it takes everyone to get it, you won't have it before you go.
Fairytalelover got it before I did and wrote about how bad it was. She's right.
It has tons of submenus that you have click into. You have to sit with your DVD player remote in your hand constantly.
Just tonight, I found that I have the older VHS tape. I'm gonna watch it.
Melanie

 

[notbernie]

That's goofy. They just sent me the offer in an e-mail! Maybe they're hoping it might help me plan my "next" Disney vacation! I won't be too dissapointed now that I won't receive it in time.

Still no docs. Maybe after the holiday weekend.

Looking forward to my 1st Konch Kooler!

 

[mecook]

We've made it into the 20's!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dis]

In four short weeks we will be setting sail. Are there any plans to get together and meet everyone?

 

[notbernie]

DIS, I think Mecook is attempting to set up a meet. I know I would love to meet everyone. Did you book a room at the Radisson the night before or did you end up somewhere else?

 

[Dis]

notbernie - We have decided on the Radisson. We will be checking in late. as we have a late arriving flight.

 

[notbernie]

We are there too. We are on ( I think ) the 10:00 a.m. shuttle to the Port. I know once on board we'll be at the Mickey pool. We're pretty flexable about a meeting time so whenever everyone thinks they can meet up is fine.

 

[Dis]

We used the shuttle once. It was very convenient to get to the ship, but coming back the line and wait was quite long. We have also rented a car and parked at the port. This is very convenient. You disembark, retrieve your luggage, walk across the street and go. We are going to try and be at WDW by 9:30 AM

 

[mecook]

YES, I want us to meet somewhere, sometime before the sail-a-way party.
We're going to be at the terminal when they let cars in...10:30, right?
We want to be one of the first onboard so DD11 can get on the Mickey slide and in the Goofy pool all she wants (before it gets unmanageable the rest of the week). As far as I have it planned now, I'll have on a lime green top with striped capris. I'll wear my DIS button that I made, and will probably be toting my clear backpack with (you guessed it) lime green trim. Look for me in the terminal!

DIS - you've been twice, so tell me this....do you check practically everything at the curb so you don't have to roll around, or carry around a piece of luggage till the rooms are ready? I think "flyers" have more reason to worry over lost luggage than I will, don't you?
Also, what time do you and your sons parasail at CC? I go from 1-2.

Jen - I'm sure DD will want to hit the pool as soon as we can, but I also want to drive out to see the Atlantic Ocean since we never have. Of course, we are planning to drive home via Daytona, so we could wait for that on Thursday.
I got our girls, DIS's DS10, and Snowiit's little nephew some glow necklace kits at the $ Tree today. I bought DD a innertube float too. Now I only have rent myself a blue lay-down float. Her's will 'be different' and we'll leave it on CC. I'm planning on buying her a Youth snorkel set and she can practice here in our above-the-ground pool. I don't think she can handle the "way out there" snorkeling trail, and I don't know that I can either.

Melanie

 

[Dis]

melanie - On our other two Disney cruises, we checked all our luggage except a small carry-on. We have always been to the terminal by 10:00AM. Both times we boarded arround noon parked our carry-on outside Parrot Cay and had lunch. After lunch (around 1:00) we went to our cabin and our luggage was already delivered. I don't know if we were just lucky or it was because we got there early. (This was also before 9-11, which will probably make a difference) We have late dinner seating and do our parasailing in the morning.

 

[mecook]

Parked carryon "outside Parrot Cay"? I thought it went everywhere with you...like to your table? I think that the earlier they take your luggage from you, the earlier it gets delivered, don't you? One more reason to be at the port at opening time.
I have read of partial deliveries, with the bag especially needed for dinner clothes not arriving before dinner.
Melanie

 

[Dis]

On both our cruises, the cast member at the door to Parrot Cay had everyone park their carry-on in the hallway. This made the dining room alot less congested. This was in 1999 and 2001. Our room was ready and luggage delivered right after lunch (about 1:00PM) I really don't know if this is still how it is. Check-in was a breeze and we were some of the very first people in line. Navigators were passed out to read and characters made an appearence to pass the time. Disney movies were playing on video screens. There is a small coffee shop where you can get drinks and snacks.