6/9/2005 first time cruise who is going???

[kevlois]

nittany89 we are 60 miles south of Toledo. Been to PA a couple of times passing through. I guess upgrades are hit and miss. Are you doing land and sea?? We are doing just sea. Guys lets meet 2:00 Day 1 for drinks at beach blanket buffet. Hey no snow today. Dissyblonde how early did you book? we booked last March 2004. see you in 35 days

 

[Dissyblonde]

You're right we leave in 32 day but we won't meet you guys until the 9th
[35 days]. I've been counting the days until our vacation which starts June 5th. I think we booked in January of 2004, I remember our TA looking at us like we were a bit anxious. {We were excited to go somewhere.} Our TA tells us we have a 90% chance of an upgrade [whatever that means] but my priority is still the deck with a fancy drink and that does not require an upgrade. So has anyone packed yet? I think I might start tomorrow.

 

[Dissyblonde]

kevlois, about that drink are you talking 2:00am or pm??? We would probably be there for either time- what the heck it's vacation time.
I officially started packing today.
Was wonder' ing if anyone booked Palo for dinner? We planned to just do the regular seating for dinner..... 3 nights 3 dining-rooms right?....so we did not plan on Palo. You think we will really miss anything. Since we live in New Orleans and there are an abundance of superb restaurants here we are not as concerned about where we eat......
more like all we can eat
See you soon

 

[kevlois]

Yes we started packing about a week ago. How does 2:00 A.M. and P.M. sound? I'm planning on drinking anything with an umbrella. dissyblonde, You will love WDW as will your DS. When we went, we swam until 1:00 am and up again at 7:00 am for 4 days then went to cocoa beach for a couple of days to relax. we are planning on doing the three regular dinner seatings. This is likely our last full family vacation since DD is growing up. So an adult only dinner will come soon enough. If we get an upgrade that would be great but or TA says that you spend so little time in your cabin.

 

[Dissyblonde]

I have been to WDW, but it has been a very long time. This will be the first trip for my DS and DH. DH was not that excited about going at first, because he does not like amusement parks. I told him it was way more than just an amusement park. He is really up for it now, of course the cruise was very appealing to him too.[even though he gets sea-sick, go figure] We are already thinking about the DCL 7 day cruise for next year. It sounds like both of our families have milestones with this trip. The last big family vacation for you and the first one for us. I'll drink to that

 

[kevlois]

Just registered our DS12 in Oceaneer Lab on DCL website. I see there is also place to download documents. What seating did you guys get? We got the 6:00 seating which is nice. DW is not a night owl. On the other hand I'm a morning person and have trouble sleeping past 7:00 usually 6:00. What ever the time is, it is always beer-thirty

 

[Dissyblonde]

We have early dinner seating as well. I have not been able to register DS for the kids club because the site says there is an error with my user name. There is suppose to be someone checking on that. Are you wearing coat and/or tie for dinner seatings. My DH says he is on vacation and does not want to wear a tie. I bet a nice shirt with collar is okay.
Did we lose nittany89????
Kevlois will you be having an umbrella in your beer at beer-thirty?

 

[kevlois]

DS12 and I are bringing ties don't know if we will where them. Beer umbrella well yea that goes without saying I don't want my beer getting watered down. and yes a button shirt is ok. Maybe nittany89 fell overboard, throw her a life preserver or a drink Is that alcohol abuse? We sound like a couple of drunks.

 

[Dissyblonde]

I think real drunks hide it better than we do. Don't they say people who have to talk about it all the time really aren't doing it???? I have to plan my drinking because I don't get anything of significance done when I do have a cocktail ( I'm kinda a light-weight). So I look forward to the times when I can say- "It's Miller time"....or "it's (fill in your favorite beverage) time" It just adds to the festive atmosphere. Besides it is only abuse when someone puts their eye out.......with the umbrella!!! arrrrrr!
On another note. Do you know much about the trays you can order for your staterooms for arrival? I was thinking of ordering something because we are celebrating our 9th anniversary this trip but I was not sure if they would be all that great. I know "it's Disney" but still...... I guess I will surf some of the other threads to see if anyone talks about them.
See you in 30 days

 

[kevlois]

We are celebrating our 18th anniversary. DW is excited about the split bed option. Go figure. But I'm an early moning person and she likes to sleep in. I know nothing of the trays. DD and DS are excited about staying out late although DD wants me to wake her one morning to watch the sun rise.

 

[Lorij]

Hey there kevlois, dissyblonde, nitany89.... we'll be there too on the 9th. We (myself, DH, DD-14) are also doing the 4 night land, 3 night sea. We are from North Carolina and are coming down on Saturday so we can hit Magic Kingdom bright and early on Sunday morning... Can't wait!! We have never done a cruise before, but have been to the world a couple of times.

 

[Dissyblonde]

We have another cruiser!!!Welcome aboard Lorij. Which resort are you in for the Land part of your land and sea package? We are in the Port Orleans French Quarter. This is the first cruise for my DH and DS and their first trip to WDW. I have been to WDW before but it has been such a long time I am sure everthing is different. We are excited.
Look forward to meeting you.
Hey kevlois congratulations on the 18 years. WOW
28 days

 

[nittany89]

Welcome LoriJ. I too have DD - who will be 14 in August. Is yours planning on doing any of the teen activities. Mine is a little nervous about going to those things on her own, although she is normally very outgoing.

 

[Lorij]

Dissyblonde, we are in Port Orleans Riverside. We asked for Magnolia Terrace, we'll see what we get. We have not been on a cruise either, but have been to WDW several times. You will have a great time in the parks, just don't try to see it all!!! Take advantage of the early mornings and the one late night that we have, that will give you extra time.

Nittany 89, DD turned 14 in March. I think she is planning on going to the teen areas to check them out. I don't know whether she will stay there or not, but she usually does pretty good on her own. I told her on the ship she could go where she wanted to except another person's room, but off the ship she has to be with either her Dad or I.

 

[Lorij]

Kevlois,
Congrats on 18 years... DH and I are at 24 this year. Amazing, isn't it, on how long two people can really stay together?? Maybe being disneyfied helps!!

 

[kevlois]

Welcome aboard lorij and welcome back nittany89. My shy DD16 is planning on checking out teen area and doing the teen excursion at CC. Maybe the three DD's can get together. My DD plays soccer and is always working in the younger players.

 

[Lorij]

They might have fun together. It's a little easier to go someplace new if you have someone else to go with that you have already met.

 

[Lorij]

bump...
Anyone else going with us?

 

[kevlois]

TA just called, our docs are in
lorij
I see on dcltribute.com a couple of others but know nothing else

 

[Lorij]

I want mine! *footstomp*.... I'm having visions of mickey bars dancing in my head , makes it hard to sleep, hard to work....