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

[JanDave]

Sorry to hear that you will not be joining us. I started a new job shortly before our July 2001 Magic cruise. In each interview I advised that I had a July cruise booked. No problem. I didn't get paid that week but I didn't care!

I just booked the REAS package for ourselves. We both wanted massages, Palo ressies, and trying out room service for the first time. One night on the cruise you'll see rose petals leading to 5520.

Have final plans been made for our first DIS meet on the 18th? Also, someone (I think) mentioned meeting in the Promenade lounge on Sunday.

Jan

 

[westjones]

Originally posted by JanDave
Have final plans been made for our first DIS meet on the 18th? Also, someone (I think) mentioned meeting in the Promenade lounge on Sunday.
Jan

Here are our DIS Meet plans:

On Saturday, September 18th, 2004, all DIS Board Members can meet and greet each other in the Promenade Lounge (on deck 3, I believe) at 3:00 pm. Afterwards we can go get ready for the drill and Sail away party.


I am not aware of any further plans beyond this. Someone did mention something about meeting at DTD the day before the cruise (but we are not getting in until late that night, so I forget those details).

DJ

 

[ImNarek]

My DH Was _supposed_ to have checked on this during the interview process, and I thought he had, but it turns out that although he mentioned it, he hadn't explicitly said "I must have the time off" - he thought September was far enough from June 1st. (NOT!)

So, we've now pushed our cruise back to September 10, 2005. If any of you happen to rebook for September of next year, perhaps we'll meet you then.

Have a great trip!

 

[baward]

Count us in for the meet. The family is starting to get pumped up.
I am definately ready, to much work not enough play lately.
Look forward to meeting ya'll.
Less than 60 days, amazing!!!!

 

[glindamood]

Can't wait - only 8 more weeks and it will be us waking up in hotels, eating breakfast and heading to the ship!

http://www.local6.com/wxcam/1808263/detail.html

Stopped at Home Depot last night and picked up a few Mickey heads (alien green I think) to make nametags from. Jo Ann Fabric had some foamboard (pretty thin) that I thought I would mount it on to give it some substance and will then glue a pin backing on it.

Now to work on a door sign...

 

[westjones]

Originally posted by glindamood
Can't wait - only 8 more weeks and it will be us waking up in hotels, eating breakfast and heading to the ship!

http://www.local6.com/wxcam/1808263/detail.html

Stopped at Home Depot last night and picked up a few Mickey heads (alien green I think) to make nametags from. Jo Ann Fabric had some foamboard (pretty thin) that I thought I would mount it on to give it some substance and will then glue a pin backing on it.

Now to work on a door sign...

Let us know how this works for the name tags. I am not a 'crafty' person and just don't think up things like this on my own. If this works well, let us know so we can try it.
Thanks!
DJ

 

[tracyl921]

Whats with the door signs? I've never seen a personalized sign on doors, but then again this is our first Disney cruise.

 

[baward]

I tried one local Home Depot today for the alien green Mickey heads. They were completely out of all shades of green. I'll probably try the other Home Depot tomorrow after church.

 

[4formickey]

I'm making special tee shirts for our trip. I used the mouse ears from home depot.

 

[JanDave]

Looks like I need to head to Home Depot this week to pick up Alien Green paint chips. As I am creatively challenged, I will probably just hold them up so you'll know I'm a DIS cruiser.

Last year when we cruised on the Wonder with friends of ours, we had photos on our doors. My friend who had the photo department of Meijer (similar to a Super Walmart) make them into window clings. It was great for us and our 7 year old goddaughter to easily find our staterooms.

Jan

 

[glindamood]

Hello fellow cruisers! I just read a tread that someone sailing on the 09/04 cruise got their documents - that means our should start coming in 2 weeks. I booked on points so I don't expect mine so soon but shortly.

Name Tag tip - if you are trying to get the chip off of the card and the microwave doesn't work too well for you (didn't for me) try your hair dryer. Start to seperate and point the hair dryer between the chip and the card - worked much better for me.

Anyone else want a copy of the spreadsheet? Just send me a PM with your email and I will be happy to send it on.

Have a good week!

 

[POOH1060]

Hello this is our first cruise and we just can't wait. It's just my husband and myself.
There sure is alot of information on here it's wounderful that everyone shares the good the bad and the Magic.

See you all REAL soon
Bambi

 

[glindamood]

Welcome Bambi! I agree - you will find all the information you need to make your cruise a great one, right here on this board. And along with all the information, the folks here are great - willing to share their experiences and answer all of your questions.

 

[westjones]

We can all now officially say that we are going on the Disney Cruise NEXT MONTH!!!! Doesn't that sound good!!!!
DJ

 

[ragdoll]

Yes DJ, that does sound wonderful! I have been so busy with my new DGD and my two year old DGD that I really haven't had much time to get excited. DH and I definitely need this vacation. Trouble is I'm sure that we will feel that we really need another one just a few months after this one is over.

Guess I need to start looking forward to this one instead of worrying that it is going to be over soon. I always say that the excitement and the planning is half the fun of the trip. I seem to be missing out on that part this time. Still need to get those green Mickey heads from Home Depot...

 

[glindamood]

OK gang - someone from the 09/11 cruise got their docs yesterday - so that means WE ARE NEXT!!!!

Have a good day everyone!

 

[tracyl921]

My TA knows less about DCL than I do (won't ever use them again!). I'm wondering if they'll wait until 2 weeks prior to send out our documents.

Anyone know if the people who are getting their docs early booked directly through DCL.

 

[DisneyNutMary]

I saw that post, I am hoping our docs don't come too soon, I don't want to sit around starting at them while our cruise is still over a month away.

 

[westjones]

It will be exciting to get our Docs! It is starting to sound closer and closer.

I can't wait to sit on deck 4 and look out at the ocean! That is our favorite spot for relaxing!

DJ

 

[glindamood]

Can you believe that we are down to 6 weeks??? School starts at the end of the month here but the sports practices start this week. I just can't believe that it is the second week of August already.

I thought I would update the spreadsheet and send it out mid-month again. We had some additions and corrections - or did everyone just update the first one I sent? Let me know I will can resend.

Heading to Staunton, VA tomorrow for work so everyone have a good week!