9/18/04 Eastern Magic- We're in the home Stretch Now

[westjones]

Thanks Gail! I am printing them out now! I think the Pirate one sounds like fun for the kids. I am going to have DH look them over tonight. I guess next month we can make our reservations. Has anyone figured out the 'date' of our 60 day mark that we can begin making reservations?

DJ

 

[bartjwb]

It's hard to believe were in double digits.

 

[westjones]

Did you all read the good news about sodas onboard? Starting this weekend it looks like you will be able to get free sodas at the deck 9 drink station!

This trip is just getting better and better!

Here is the link to thread about the free sodas (apparently sodas won't be free in the bars or for room service):

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=585591&perpage=15&pagenumber=1

DJ

 

[bartjwb]

It was great news about the free sodas. We booked through AAA so we also got $75 room credit because of the change--so it was double the good news.

 

[glindamood]

I also agree about the free sodas at the drink station. Just wish I could drink Coke. Guess I will still be schlepping my Pepsi with me. But, I would rather schlep Pepsi to the Magic than just home from the grocery any day!!!

Have a great weekend everyone! 14 weeks and it will be us scrambling to get our last minute packing done and be on the way to the airport. :thewave: :thewave:

 

[ambermomma]

Sorry it's taken me so long to post y'all, but I wanted to let you know that Ian Arthur was born on 5-29, and he is ready for his first disney cruise! for pics and info, visit www.bardthebowman.com/family/ianarthur.htm

can't wait for sept!
stephanie

 

[ragdoll]

Oh Stephanie, he's adorable! Iv'e been impatiently waiting for this post. Congratulations to you and Andy! Harry and I wish you all the happiness in the world. Can't wait to see you all. I'm sure the time will fly by and we will be on the Magic before we know it!

 

[glindamood]

Absolutely precious! Enjoy every minute with him - they grow up so fast.

 

[westjones]

Oh he is so cute! I wonder if he will be the youngest 'DIS' on the curse!

DJ

 

[JanDave]

Hello Fellow 9/18 Cruisers: Three months from today, it will be Sunday, 9/19, and we will have our first day at sea. We will already have met at our DIS meet the day before (I think that's the plan). At this time (7:30 am ET) on 9/19 I will be sitting near the beverage station on deck 9 with a cup of coffee and reading a book facing out to sea maybe talking to another cruiser. My DH will find me about 8:30. I can't wait for summer to end this year!
Jan

P.S. I am looking forward to meeting all of you.

 

[westjones]

Originally posted by JanDave
Hello Fellow 9/18 Cruisers: Three months from today, it will be Sunday, 9/19, and we will have our first day at sea. We will already have met at our DIS meet the day before (I think that's the plan). P.S. I am looking forward to meeting all of you.

Did someone organize a DIS Meet for our cruise? I guess I missed that post. Where and when are we suppose to meet?

It really is starting to seem close, isn't it! We are going to WDW in a couple of weeks, so when that trip is over, I will be more focused on this trip!

I think I have our excursions figured out now, we can book those at 60 days, right?

DJ

 

[IrishCowboy]

We will also be sailing on 9/18! Will be our 7th DCL cruise. I can't believe that it is less than 3 months away!

DW - Vicki
DD - Autumn (will celebrate 14th birthday onboard!)
DS - Billy (8)
DM - Sandy - her first cruise!
ME - Bill

 

[bartjwb]

Welcome aboard IrishCowboy

 

[glindamood]

Welcome IrishCowboy! I will add your group to the list I have started. I see your DD is celebrating on board - we have several birthdays and anniversaries to lift our glasses to!

 

[westjones]

Gail, are you making a list of our cruise mates? I don't remember if I gave your our information:

Jim (44)
Debra (44)
Chantelle (10, but turning 11 on our second day on the ship)
Michelle (10, but also turning 11 on our second day on the ship)

My twins are not identical, one is blonde and one has brown hair (and VERY different personalities).

We are from Indiana, and this will be our 5th cruise--we have gone for our twin DD's 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th birthdays--we have started a tradition!).

It is really starting to 'feel' like it is getting closer! I even picked up some new clothes today for the cruise. We can't wait!!!

DJ

 

[JanDave]

Hi: If I have calculated correctly, the 60 day date before our cruise is 7/20. We're not sure what excursion we are going to sign up for when we're at St. Thomas. Jan

 

[glindamood]

I reserved our airline seats for the outbound flight the other day but have to wait until Sunday to book the return. It is getting closer.

We are signed up for Eli's Eco Tour in Antigua but will just take a cab to one of the beaches (Megan's Bay maybe) on St. Thomas.

Jan - isn't St. Thomas your anniversary? What a beautiful place to be to celebrate.

 

[ambermomma]

Hey ragdoll/grlzmom -
Did we want to try to set up our dinner seating arrangements to be at the same table again? I'm all set and ready to coordinate if anyone is interested. Please email me at ambermomma@yahoo.com, I lost email addresses =(

Can't wait for sept!
Stephanie

 

[IrishCowboy]

Thanks!

Can I get access to this list? My DD likes to make friends (thru email) before each cruise.

 

[westjones]

Originally posted by JanDave
Hi: If I have calculated correctly, the 60 day date before our cruise is 7/20. We're not sure what excursion we are going to sign up for when we're at St. Thomas. Jan

You calculated correctly. I just went to the PS Calculator website:

http://pscalculator.net/pscalc.php

and put in our sail date and 7/20 came up as 60 days. We know which excursions we want to sign up and we do want the morning excursions (I assume the afternoon ones are the last fill up), so we are going to sign up as soon as we are able to do so.

We are leaving a week from tomorrow for a trip to WDW and Vero Beach. Once we get back I will be focusing on the cruise a lot more.

DJ