8/31/08 Wonder - Who's sailing

[queentude1]

We also got upgraded from a 12 to a 9. Which is good cuz I wanted an oceanview window.

 

[rhondamccollough@hot]

Awesome...we are in a category 4 on deck 8 so I hope to be able to use the verandah some!

I know things can change but I was so glad to see the more westwardly turn of the storm path, sorry for all those who will be affected now though!

 

[rhondamccollough@hot]

Who all is in your party Queen?

 

[Monte Cristo]

Getting closer....we fly out Saturday and visiting a friend in Orlando ....then it's on to the hotel for the night.

 

[rhondamccollough@hot]

It is getting soooo close....any last minute tips from the veteran cruisers??? I can't believe the anxiety I am having over the weather, the trip, seasickness, making sure we make the most of our time and trying to fit everything on the trip into the time we have!!! I have never been like this but this is the first time I've been on vacation with the kids without my husband! I am the type that when I get there everything will be fine and we will have a great time!

 

[Tigger98]

Let's see:
1) hotel room reserved - done
2) Dog kennel set up - done
3) money in order - done
5) packing - next on list
6) oil change for car (as we are driving down) - done; but now need to get a tire fixed - it has a nail.
7) place a "hold mail" with post office - next on list

Then finally, Saturday morning will come and we will be hitting the road around 6:30 am.

 

[rhondamccollough@hot]

We are driving down also. It is about a 13 to 14 hour drive so we are gonna take two days to drive down so we are leaving Friday. We have never even been to Florida (Pensacola is all of 8 hours away!LOL) so we want to get there early on Saturday and rest and see the beaches Etc. Hopefully the weather won't "rain" on our parade...and if it does it does!

 

[Tigger98]

We are driving down to save money. We first drove down (from Virginia) exactly 14 years ago tomorrow when DH and I got married. We left shortly after 12:30am and arrived shortly after 3 pm. The other 2 times we flew down. It should take us about 8 1/2 hours to 9 hours. But if it is raining the whole way, it might take a lot longer.

Right now we are getting what's left of Fay - which we really need the rain. All of the lakes are drying up.

However, I did take off the Friday after we return but my boss has switched my weekend shift. So now I have to work the Friday and Sat after we return.

 

[kevin_254]

hi, im new here and im going to be on board this sailing, but then again im kind of nervous, you guys think that the cruise would get canceled because of hurricane gustav? i mean fay is already out of the way, but then gustav is just starting, anyone here thinks that the schedule might be postponed or anything in that nature?? im coming in from california and flying in to orlando saturday morning

 

[kevin_254]

oh and just kinda curious, how much is internet use on the ship? and can you use instant messaging like yahoo or aim??

 

[Tigger98]

Welcome aboard! I am not that worried about the weather. I just checked it out on www.weather.com and it was still Haiti, not moving much.

As for the internet, I don't know that answer. I try to stay away from the computers during vacations as I see them every evening at home.

 

[queentude1]

Who all is in your party Queen?

There is myself DH, and DS 7. This is our first cruise so we are VERY excited. I was very nervous at the beginning of the week but that has now switched to over excitement. I have yet to finish packing for 2 reasons....LAZY and not sure what even to bring. I don't want to over pack but I don't want to under pack either. I know that there are washing machines on the boat but laundry on a vacation feels too much like I haven't left home.

 

[queentude1]

actually I guess I mean 4 NIGHT cruise

YIPPEE a fellow Canadian! I am going to make the best of all 4 nights!

 

[rhondamccollough@hot]

Hi Kevin!!! The trip is getting really close now! As for your question about the weather I would have to say that it would take some serious weather to have the trip cancelled. Even last week when Fay was coming ashore they only moved their departure from Port Canaveral to Fort Lauderdale and bussed all the Disney guests down there. They also could divert from the scheduled stops in the case of extreme weather. Someone else may give you a better answer than me though.

Internet use...here is the link that shows the prices...

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-internet.htm

Hope that helps!

 

[toesnthesand]

Hmmm...tips from vet cruisers......if you are worried about being seasick get some dramamine and start it as soon as you hit the boat. Don't stop taking it until a full day after you've returned home. Works wonders on the sea legs. Don't run yourself ragged trying to fit in every single thing. Relax and enjoy those things that are most important to you. As for packing...I try to stay away from having "options" as it gets me into trouble. I plan out outfits and only bring what's needed. Going as a single mom....I find this to be one of the most relaxing vacations I take with my son each year.

 

[rhondamccollough@hot]

thanks for the tip on the dramamine!

Monte Cristo....how is the anxiety level for the "big boat" trip?

 

[Tigger98]

Here is my packing advice:
1) Select outfits for dinner where you can mix and match. For example, I bring about 2 dress slacks and 3 different tops that can be mixed/match. I will do the same with DH (1 dress slacks and 3/4 tops). Same for DS.
2) Because we tend to buy some T-shirts, I will normally pack 2 for me and DH.
3) Since we will be wearing our swim suits 2 of the 4 days (Dolphin Encounter excursion and CC), that helps out.
4) I don't pack socks, sandles are fine for us.
5) I will not do laundry while on vacation - that is just my rule.

They do have hair driers on the ship but I liked my better. I plan on using their shampoo and conditioner this time (saves space). You don't need to bring beach towels, the ship provides plenty.

My last but final suggest/rule/advice, HAVE FUN!!!

 

[kevin_254]

um yeah i do have another problem, well the very last one that is, because im an immigrant from the philippines (legal), and now i'm just waiting green card, but i do have travel document, i travelled from the philippines and back here last december successfully, u think i would any problems going in and out of the country??

 

[Tigger98]

I don't know how to answer that. You might want to place the question on the main DIS DCL page. Someone else more experienced should be able to answer that. Or call DCL directly.

I wish you luck.

 

[Monte Cristo]

thanks for the tip on the dramamine!

Monte Cristo....how is the anxiety level for the "big boat" trip?

NOT GOOD!!!!!!!!!

Hopefully when we get there and get situated and walk around the boat I'll feel better. Wife says that if I freak out at port she's getting onboard without me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!