8/15/09-Eastern-Tortola Treasure Seekers #4

[spoohs]

A couple more questions to get the thought jucies going…..


What towel animals do you like, (1st cruisers) or looking forward to?

I like them all, I like being surprised. I also like it when they use your own props, like sunglasses.

Where do you like to view the fireworks form? Or plan to.

Last cruise we got a table and chair on deck 10. That was a great location, me and DH got to sit while DD was down at the action dancing. Because we were right on the rail we could see her.

Do you buy/take any cruise planning books?

I love reading guidebooks. Even when I am not in the middle of planning a trip.

When do you change your clocks on the cruise at night or early next day

Before bed.

Whats the most romantic thing you have done, or plan to do on the cruise.

Just going out on deck at night when it is really dark and watching the water while you get misted from the sea spray.

Do you read the port guides or go to the talks re ports on the ship.

I skim the port guides.

Favorite soda at the soda stn. And how often do you visit.

I am a diet coke drinker, I visit as often as I can, but I like caffine free starting in the afternoon.

Do you jog around the decks to work off food.

I try to walk every day, but no jogging for me.

When do you tip during the last night, as soon as you get in or at the end of the meal.

I can't remember, I think we tipped at the end. My DH takes care of that.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

The Aug. 15th cruise will be our first family cruise. We are surprising our kids with the trip that morning. They love disney and WDW so this will be so cool for them, DS 7, DS 5.5, DD 4.5.

Looking forward to reading more on this thread.

That is so going to surprise them, cool,

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I can't remember, I think we tipped at the end. My DH takes care of that.

Towel animals I also like it when they use a bit of our stuff, like my glases above, we tip at the end of the meal last night, we need to walk more this time to get off the food, I plan in advance ( no you dont say!) but always read port guides, I do not go to the talks, Fireworks deck 10 aft,starboard. Clocks bed time, before sleep.

Romantic, well I cant say otherwise Minnie would fall out with Mickey...

 

[Melcatfish]

The Aug. 15th cruise will be our first family cruise. We are surprising our kids with the trip that morning. They love disney and WDW so this will be so cool for them, DS 7, DS 5.5, DD 4.5.

Looking forward to reading more on this thread.

Hi Nicki,

Glad you made it over to the thread. What an amazing surprise for your children and well done to you for keeping it a surprise, I am rubbish at keeping surprises so I would never have had the will power to keep quiet!

Not long to go now

Mel
x

 

[PoohJen]

I'm a bit behind on the board but I had to respond to this! My DH also likes Science Fiction and Doctor Who is one of his favorites! He's even gotten DS interested. DH also watches Torchwood.

Ditto here! Big Dr Who family here (at least, David Tennant and the Dr immediately before him! We got the posters on the wall to prove it! But we'll leave the sonic screwdriver home this trip.

DH and DS16 are both big sci fi fans.

GREAT news about your son, Kathy!

 

[MephamKickliner09]

Samantha - great pics and CONGRATULATIONS!

Thanks!!

 

[nicki.momof3]

Hi Nicki,

Glad you made it over to the thread. What an amazing surprise for your children and well done to you for keeping it a surprise, I am rubbish at keeping surprises so I would never have had the will power to keep quiet!

Not long to go now

Mel
x

I can not believe I have kept it a secret (not surprised about DD - he is such a good secret keeper). The hard part will be packing. I am one of those overplanners with lists and such about packing. I am home all summer with the kids because I am a teacher so I guess I am going to have to pack at night when they sleep.

We can not wait. We are hoping to meet some other families with kids simular ages.

 

[gfolchick]

Todays questions are more of a challenge.(Bit of fun)

SO

How many ADR's have you booked in total pre/post cruise at WDW,(Lets see who has the highest)
Only 4-Liberty Tree Tavern, Le Cellier, Chef Mickeys, Whispering Canyon. But now I think we're switching two days around to accomodate our friends arrival so LeCellier will probably get dropped.

How many miles is it to Port Canaveral from where you live, (try google).
(I think Italy might come in the longest)
1170 miles


How many Disney cruises have you been on, (clue in most signature lines)
Magic-April 2001
Magic-May 2003
Magic-November 2005
Wonder-November 2007
Magic-April 2008



How many 'days' have you been on ship.

32 days

What has been your highest balance on your stateroom account .

Around $2000, unfortunately with each cruise we spend more
What is the one thing you spent the most on, on ship before?

Shutters and alcohol

Apart from Disney and the parks, where have you had pre / post cruise stays
This is our first year arriving early to do WDW, usually only arrive day before cruise

Who has been your favourite person/ CM CD etc on previous cruises, - or if not cruised before, who do you want to see or heard of?

Brent or Christian, both were great cruise directors. We loved our server Sunny from April 2008, not sure if he's still around, and head server Arnold, also from April 2008 was the best to date! Very accomodating with our son and his food allergies. I'll also give a shout out to our past room steward, Calvin.

 

[gfolchick]

Happy July 4th!

Just wanted everyone to know that we got good news on Thursday!

DS does NOT need surgery for his arm!

Thanks for all the pixie dust and bone healing vibes!


Kathy

Great News about your son!!! Hope the healing process is a speedy one!

 

[kritter]

Kathy,,

Great news about your son!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[gfolchick]

A couple more questions to get the thought jucies going…..


What towel animals do you like, (1st cruisers) or looking forward to?
The hanging Monkey is a family favorite.

Where do you like to view the fireworks form? Or plan to.
Center Stage of pirate party

Do you buy/take any cruise planning books?
Purchased Passporters just in case we have a change in port, sorry, don't want to jinx us I just want to be prepared given the time of year we are traveling this time.

When do you change your clocks on the cruise at night or early next day
Before Bed

Whats the most romantic thing you have done, or plan to do on the cruise.
Walk the decks at night.


Do you read the port guides or go to the talks re ports on the ship.
Read guides

Favorite soda at the soda stn. And how often do you visit.
I'm a water drinker, will stop for tea or hot cocoa on a chilly evening May have to mix up a milkshake...


Do you jog around the decks to work off food.
Jog, no, but I do try to walk in the am and then after dinner in between activities. Depends how many desserts I've consumed at dinner.

When do you tip during the last night, as soon as you get in or at the end of the meal.
Towards end of meal, we don't make it to breakfast the next morning, we hit Topsiders.

 

[caitlinsdad]

How many ADR's have you booked in total pre/post cruise at WDW,(Lets see who has the highest)

8 over 3 days

How many miles is it to Port Canaveral from where you live, (try google).
(I think Italy might come in the longest)

1174 miles one way

How many Disney cruises have you been on, (clue in most signature lines)

Magic Aug 2006


How many 'days' have you been on ship.

7 days

What has been your highest balance on your stateroom account .

Around $1500

What is the one thing you spent the most on, on ship before?

Down payment for next cruise

Apart from Disney and the parks, where have you had pre / post cruise stays

Gaitlinburg Tn

Who has been your favourite person/ CM CD etc on previous cruises, - or if not cruised before, who do you want to see or heard of?


Tigger

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Happy July 4th!

Just wanted everyone to know that we got good news on Thursday!

DS does NOT need surgery for his arm!

Thanks for all the pixie dust and bone healing vibes!


Kathy

That's wonderful news !!!! SOOOOO glad you told us !!!

laura

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

I am glad we do not do St Tomas then Tortola, as if we went a day earlier it would be rather crowded.

18-Aug-2009 Cruisers 14220 Carnival Freedom Carnival Glory Carnival Liberty Caribbean Princess

19-Aug-2009 Cruisers 2500 Disney Magic

I don't like it when too many ships "POUR DOWN" LOADS OF TOURISTS ... on those poor islands ...

I sometimes find it " embarassing" to be "considered" a tourist myself ...
I like when we can "mingle" with local people - as we could do in Hawaii !!1

laura

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

The Aug. 15th cruise will be our first family cruise. We are surprising our kids with the trip that morning. They love disney and WDW so this will be so cool for them, DS 7, DS 5.5, DD 4.5.

Looking forward to reading more on this thread.

WOW !!! What a surprise for your kids !!!

to our thread !!!


laura

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

heyy everyone!!!! sorry i have been MIA. i have been very busy with prom, graduation nd getting my things ready for this cruise nd my WDW trip before the cruise. I have some pictures from my prom and graduation if you guys would like to see...... im actually going to wear my prom dress for formal niight on the cruise.
Prom:

Graduation:

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!

I just LOVE your dress and how it looks on YOU !! Gorgeous !!!
You'll be so elegant aboard the Magic !!!

laura

 

[flrickd]

Hi everybody I can't believe it is July already, getting excited and starting to plan more now. I've been busy the past couple of months getting our pool totaly rebuilt (still had some damage from the last hurricanes that came through). We love all the towel animals and tip after the meal, we try to walk off the meals everyday and love walking the ship at night when it is quiet and you can hear the waves. We are Picking up our new puppy the first week of Aug and will hate to leave him after 2 weeks, but we have a good sitter. Rick

 

[kritter]

Hi everybody I can't believe it is July already, getting excited and starting to plan more now. I've been busy the past couple of months getting our pool totaly rebuilt (still had some damage from the last hurricanes that came through). We love all the towel animals and tip after the meal, we try to walk off the meals everyday and love walking the ship at night when it is quiet and you can hear the waves. We are Picking up our new puppy the first week of Aug and will hate to leave him after 2 weeks, but we have a good sitter. Rick

Hi Rick,

So glad to hear from you. Sorry, to hear about your pool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

A couple more questions to get the thought jucies going…..


What towel animals do you like, (1st cruisers) or looking forward to?
I love the swans, though all towels animals look so beautiful . BUT I don't like when they use our props ... We HAVE to wear glasses - and I don't want anyone to "touch" mine ...

Where do you like to view the fireworks form? Or plan to.
Deck 10, enoying a giant cookie !!!

Do you buy/take any cruise planning books?
Yes , a couple !!
Curiously though I read word by word all of them AFTER the cruise - generally while I am on holiday elsewhere - but not before/on the cruise . At the moment I'm only searching things that I need to know ... on the last book by Dave .

When do you change your clocks on the cruise at night or early next day
Don't know really ... My husband take care of that ... I barely know if it's morning or afternoon when I am on holiday !!!

Whats the most romantic thing you have done, or plan to do on the cruise.
It's SO ROMANTIC when

DGH grumps all the time when - generally on formal night - I "force" him to walk on the decks under the stars ...

Do you read the port guides or go to the talks re ports on the ship.
Oh NOOOOOOOOO !! I guess DGH does ; He knows where we are going , what to do next etc.

Favorite soda at the soda stn. And how often do you visit.
Plain water , (maybe some milk )... all day long ... even for lunch / dinner . DGH loves Coke !!

Do you jog around the decks to work off food.
NOOOOOOO !! I "jog" about half an hour from underground to my school ALL YEAR ROUND ... then again half an hour the way back home !!
THIS IS VACATION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We walk all day long when we are at WDW ... and often RUN aboard the ship when I am late and DGH wants us to be somewhere at a given time ...

When do you tip during the last night, as soon as you get in or at the end of the meal.
DGH tips the last night , at the end of the last dinner; I just SAY who are the "servers" I have liked the most ( he/ she / they get double or more...)

THANK YOU !!! LOVED the questions !!!

laura

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Hello Laura! We are at the lake now and the weather is beautiful! Nice and sunny! I would like it to be a bit warmer for going out on the lake (and swimming in the lake) but it is really nice for just being outside!

We hope that it is a bit warmer tomorrow for a boat party!!!

Jen !!!
How was your boat party ?? and the weather ??

HERE we are having HEAVY STORMS / BAD winds ...


laura