9/27/14, Returning to the Southern Caribbean

[sdlong329]

I am in the process of updating the ROLL CALL spreadsheet ... which is posted via a link on the Facebook page. I have taken the liberty of copying the screen name and home town (vicinity) of those currently on the Roll Call. If you are not listed, please send me the necessary information (refer to DISboards page 1, post #1 and #2 for the requested information).

4Boons - Lubbock, TX
BoundForDisney - Hamilton, Ontario
CarynHudspeth
Cblack - St. Louis, MO
Cindyrellablue - Harrington Park, NJ
Cmhand30 - Clermont, FL
DisneyDee27 - NE Ohio
DisneyFan888 - Orlando, FL
Ellie0311 - Detroit, MI
Happy55Girl -Vancouver, BC
Healylvr - Long Island, NY
Jgive - Atlanta, GA
Kebby
LForshaw - Vancouver, BC
LForshaw (family) Vancouver, BC
Lgbroq - Puerto Rico
LocustPoint - Baltimore, MD
Maberlyne - Central CA
Marly19 - Tampa, FL
Melissajx3 - Chicago, IL
mom x4,grandma x4 - Davenport, FL
Polyluvr
SDLong329 - Philadelphia, PA
VA-NaNaTink - Northern VA

 

[Lan]

Well I have booked my 2nd Disney Cruise!! This is a trip that includes my sister (jgive), her family, and some of our friends.

1) Number of adults / children in your group: 3 adults
2) Names of adults in your group: Elantrice (me), Sara, and Stacie (A girls-get-away LOL)
3) Ages of children in your party (at your discretion): none
4) General location of where you currently live: Atlanta, GA
5) Castaway Club Level: Silver
6) Disney Vacation Club owner?: N/A

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Well I have booked my 2nd Disney Cruise!! This is a trip that includes my sister (jgive), her family, and some of our friends.

1) Number of adults / children in your group: 3 adults
2) Names of adults in your group: Elantrice (me), Sara, and Stacie (A girls-get-away LOL)
3) Ages of children in your party (at your discretion): none
4) General location of where you currently live: Atlanta, GA
5) Castaway Club Level: Silver
6) Disney Vacation Club owner?: N/A

WELCOME!!!! Elantrice and family
That's great your cruising with family so you already know someone on board.

This is a great and friendly group although they have slowed in their posting lately. I think lots of people are busy with summer sports and such with their kids so they don't post quite as much.

But I am a chatter box and am here all the time. If I miss a day I am probably on a cruise some where

I am Kathy and DH is Greg.
We have kids but they are grown and on their own so its just us this time.
Although you may see me acting like a kid on the ship. I do tend to be a bit crazy at time, Disney crazy that is. You just never know what I am going to do when I am having fun on a cruise

I see your coming this year to WDW a couple of times. Maybe we can have a mini meet? I live 10 miles from WDW. I will be moving in September but will still be only a 15 to 20 minute drive to WDW. I often go there to meet people. Let me know what you think when the time is closer if your interested. I promise I will behave myself, maybe???

Looking forward to chatting you and your sister while waiting for this cruise.

Kathy

 

[Va-NanaTink]

Well I have booked my 2nd Disney Cruise!! This is a trip that includes my sister (jgive), her family, and some of our friends.

1) Number of adults / children in your group: 3 adults
2) Names of adults in your group: Elantrice (me), Sara, and Stacie (A girls-get-away LOL)
3) Ages of children in your party (at your discretion): none
4) General location of where you currently live: Atlanta, GA
5) Castaway Club Level: Silver
6) Disney Vacation Club owner?: N/A

to our crazy group!! How fun to have a girls trip!! I wouldn't get out the door without DH!

Like Kathy, it's just DH and I on this cruise. We are empty nesters and this will be our 13th Disney cruise. We are taking the kids and grand kids in January, this one is ours!

 

[Lan]

Hi Kathy and Stephanie!!
Thank you so much for the welcome. I am very excited about this cruise. My first experience on DCL was on the Dream in 2011. I loved it. Yes I am WDW quite often and would love a mini meet-up. My baby is my blog (DizThruBrownEyes.com) but I do claim my nephew. My sis (jgive) usually feels like a third wheel when I am with that toddler. There is nothing like #auntienephewlove LOL

There is nothing wrong with being a big kid. I just hope we don't get kicked off the ship for being such a fun group!!!!

 

[jgive]

Well I have booked my 2nd Disney Cruise!! This is a trip that includes my sister (jgive), her family, and some of our friends.

1) Number of adults / children in your group: 3 adults
2) Names of adults in your group: Elantrice (me), Sara, and Stacie (A girls-get-away LOL)
3) Ages of children in your party (at your discretion): none
4) General location of where you currently live: Atlanta, GA
5) Castaway Club Level: Silver
6) Disney Vacation Club owner?: N/A

Welcome sis!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Hi Kathy and Stephanie!!
Thank you so much for the welcome. I am very excited about this cruise. My first experience on DCL was on the Dream in 2011. I loved it. Yes I am WDW quite often and would love a mini meet-up. My baby is my blog (DizThruBrownEyes.com) but I do claim my nephew. My sis (jgive) usually feels like a third wheel when I am with that toddler. There is nothing like #auntienephewlove LOL

There is nothing wrong with being a big kid. I just hope we don't get kicked off the ship for being such a fun group!!!!

Well I havn't been kicked off the ship yet, but did have a close call one time.

One cruise meet group had a ladies only meet on a sea day in the adult pool area just outside Cove Café. It was only 11 a.m. but a few ladies had already had several Tropical beverages and were feeling rather spry

There was maybe 15 of us and we were just chatting and laughing when he comes the ships First Officer in his uniform and he was very handsome so one lady shouts out VERY LOUD Hey are you the male stripper we ordered


Now everyone around the adult area got dead silent at this point. He was so nice he quietly said No Mam we don't have strippers on Disney ships and as he walked away she shouted But we have CASH!!!

It was really funny but also very embarrassing to me since I was the only one who wasn't drinking. Once they had a few drinks nothing embarrassed them . LOL!!

Good thing he was a good sport.

Kathy

 

[sdlong329]

I see your coming this year to WDW a couple of times. Maybe we can have a mini meet? I live 10 miles from WDW. I will be moving in September but will still be only a 15 to 20 minute drive to WDW. I often go there to meet people. Let me know what you think when the time is closer if your interested. I promise I will behave myself, maybe?

DW and I have TENTATIVE plans to visit WDW during the first week (or so) of January. Friends from Europe will be in town, so we were hoping to start of the year (with a new batch of vacation time) in WDW. We'll post when we know more!


Steven (& Donna)

 

[sdlong329]

Well I haven't been kicked off the ship yet, but did have a close call one time.

--- Time will tell ... thanks for the heads up. I will alert security!

There was maybe 15 of us and we were just chatting and laughing when he comes the ships First Officer in his uniform and he was very handsome so one lady shouts out VERY LOUD Hey are you the male stripper we ordered

--- Was that Handsome Daniel? He is now the replacement Hotel Director for the Fantasy, when Lloyd Machado is on vacation!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

DW and I have TENTATIVE plans to visit WDW during the first week (or so) of January. Friends from Europe will be in town, so we were hoping to start of the year (with a new batch of vacation time) in WDW. We'll post when we know more!


Steven (& Donna)

That would be great if we could meet up at WDW.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

--- Time will tell ... thanks for the heads up. I will alert security!





--- Was that Handsome Daniel? He is now the replacement Hotel Director for the Fantasy, when Lloyd Machado is on vacation!

If they remember that group of ladies they may ask for time off before we board the ship if they think we are back We did cruise together 3 years in a row.


Not sure of his name. It was on the Magic. I believe 2007, the week after Thanksgiving.

 

[sdlong329]

A few days ago, a DISboards post (not on this thread) suggested there would be a change in fall 2014 itineraries, which would interrupt our 9/27/2014 cruise. There was discussion about this situation on our FB page.

Yestderday, a non-DISboards Travel Agent posted the following information, which seems to clarify the situation ... and as such ... should put everyone at ease:

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"We have compiled a list of all the schedules for the Disney ships next fall, following the changes in the last couple weeks. These sailings are available to book at this time."

Disney Magic®
October 4, 2014 - Southern Caribbean out of San Juan (no change)
October 11, 2014 - Southern Caribbean out of San Juan (no change)
October 18, 2014 - 3 night Repositioning cruise from San Juan to Port Canaveral (Day at Sea, Castaway Cay)
October 21, 2014 - 5 night from Port Canaveral (Castaway Cay, Nassau, Key West, Day at Sea)
October 26, 2014 - 7 night Eastern Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Two Days at Sea, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Day at Sea, Castaway Cay) - Also November 9, 2014
November 2, 2014 - 7 night Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Key West, Day at Sea, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Day at Sea, Castaway Cay) - also November 23, December 7 and December 21, 2014
November 16, 2014 - 7 night Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral (Day at Sea, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Falmouth, Day at Sea, Castaway Cay) - also November 30, December 14 and December 28, 2014

Disney Dream®
3 night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral - Nassau, Castaway Cay - October 2, 9, 16, 31, November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014
3 night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral - Day at Sea, Castaway Cay - November 7, 2014
4 night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral - Nassau, Castaway Cay, Day at Sea - October 5, 12, 19, 27, November 3, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2014
4 night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral - Nassau, Castaway Cay, Castaway Cay - October 23, 2014
4 night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral - Day at Sea, Castaway Cay, Castaway Cay - November 10, 2014
4 night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral - Nassau, Day at Sea, Castaway Cay - December 29, 2014

Disney Wonder®
October 1, 2014 - 5 night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (no change)
October 6, 2014 - 4 night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (no change)
Transit to Miami (no guest/passenger sailings, as per Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Section 27 - Jones Act)) October 10 - 11, 2014
October 11, 2014 - 6 night Western Caribbean -
October 17, 2014 - 5 night Western Caribbean from Miami - Day at Sea, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Day at Sea - Also October 31, November 14, 28, December 12, 2014
October 22, 2014 - 4 night Bahamian Cruise from Miami - Castaway Cay, Day at Sea, Key West - Also November 5, 2014
October 26, 2014 - 5 night Western Caribbean from Miami - Day at Sea, Cozumel, Day at Sea, Castaway Cay
November 19, 2014 - 4 night Bahamian Cruise from Miami - Castaway Cay, Nassau, Key West - Also December 3, 17, 2014
December 26, 2014 - 4 night Bahamian Cruise from Miami - Day at Sea, Nassau, Castaway Cay
December 30, 2014 - 5 night Bahamian Cruise from Miami - Castaway Cay, Nassau, Day at Sea, Key West

"There are no changes at this time to the Disney Fantasy® scheduling. With this schedule, unless Disney cancels some of the dates already for sale, there is not going to be a dry dock opportunity for the Disney Wonder or the Disney Dream in 2014."

 

[sdlong329]

Having recently returned from the EB TransAtlantic Cruise on the Magic, I thought it might be a good idea to borrow an idea from our "itinerary."

One morning (or evening), I'd like to have a gathering of shutterbugs ... to roam the upper decks of the Magic ... taking pictures of the sunrise (or sunset) ... either with, or without portions of the Magic in foreground frame (photographers choice).

Accordingly, I posted a quick note on our DISboards thread (page one, post #1 or #2). Please note ... sunrise is slated for 6:50 - 6:55AM, while docking (or all ashore) time is 7:00 - 7:15AM. We will have to address whether this event occurs on our lone Sea Day (Sunday, 9/28), or our lone LATE port day (Friday 10/3). As with anything else ... we can defer further discussion on this until Fall 2014.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Having recently returned from the EB TransAtlantic Cruise on the Magic, I thought it might be a good idea to borrow an idea from our "itinerary."

One morning (or evening), I'd like to have a gathering of shutterbugs ... to roam the upper decks of the Magic ... taking pictures of the sunrise (or sunset) ... either with, or without portions of the Magic in foreground frame (photographers choice).

Accordingly, I posted a quick note on our DISboards thread (page one, post #1 or #2). Please note ... sunrise is slated for 6:50 - 6:55AM, while docking (or all ashore) time is 7:00 - 7:15AM. We will have to address whether this event occurs on our lone Sea Day (Sunday, 9/28), or our lone LATE port day (Friday 10/3). As with anything else ... we can defer further discussion on this until Fall 2014.

We usually take one evening to walk around taking sunset photos and sometimes photos of the moon peaking out from the clouds. The photos come out great. We are usually up for a few sunrises too.
So we may join you.

Kathy

 

[Va-NanaTink]

DW and I have TENTATIVE plans to visit WDW during the first week (or so) of January. Friends from Europe will be in town, so we were hoping to start of the year (with a new batch of vacation time) in WDW. We'll post when we know more!


Steven (& Donna)

I see your coming this year to WDW a couple of times. Maybe we can have a mini meet? I live 10 miles from WDW. I will be moving in September but will still be only a 15 to 20 minute drive to WDW. I often go there to meet people. Let me know what you think when the time is closer if your interested. I promise I will behave myself, maybe???

We are also going to be there in January...the 8th to the 12th with the whole Fam Damily. We are all sailing on the Dream on the 12th. Right now we have a grand Villa at Saratoga Springs, but looking for something else since we've done that twice with the kids. Who knew all the Grand Villas would be booked up in January!!!

 

[Va-NanaTink]

Having recently returned from the EB TransAtlantic Cruise on the Magic, I thought it might be a good idea to borrow an idea from our "itinerary."

One morning (or evening), I'd like to have a gathering of shutterbugs ... to roam the upper decks of the Magic ... taking pictures of the sunrise (or sunset) ... either with, or without portions of the Magic in foreground frame (photographers choice).

Accordingly, I posted a quick note on our DISboards thread (page one, post #1 or #2). Please note ... sunrise is slated for 6:50 - 6:55AM, while docking (or all ashore) time is 7:00 - 7:15AM. We will have to address whether this event occurs on our lone Sea Day (Sunday, 9/28), or our lone LATE port day (Friday 10/3). As with anything else ... we can defer further discussion on this until Fall 2014.

I know Dave and I would be interested. We were up at 4 AM on out NY cruise to nowhere to get photos of us sailing back into New York, and caught some great shots of the skyline and sunrise.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

We are also going to be there in January...the 8th to the 12th with the whole Fam Damily. We are all sailing on the Dream on the 12th. Right now we have a grand Villa at Saratoga Springs, but looking for something else since we've done that twice with the kids. Who knew all the Grand Villas would be booked up in January!!!

I feel a mini cruise meet in the works

We all need to stay in touch about when both of you come to WDW. It would be great if we could all meet up for a bit to say hello.

If you guys both come at different times I should still be able to meet up with you individually, if you want.

I won't stay long enough to disturb your vacation schedule, just to meet up and chat a bit.

Kathy

 

[Va-NanaTink]

I feel a mini cruise meet in the works

We all need to stay in touch about when both of you come to WDW. It would be great if we could all meet up for a bit to say hello.

If you guys both come at different times I should still be able to meet up with you individually, if you want.

I won't stay long enough to disturb your vacation schedule, just to meet up and chat a bit.

Kathy

Sounds good to me!! Our dates are set for january, so it's whenever Steven plans his! We are also down for a few days in October over the Columbus day weekend!

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Sounds good to me!! Our dates are set for january, so it's whenever Steven plans his! We are also down for a few days in October over the Columbus day weekend!

It's a date then!!!
Maybe October too??

Kathy

 

[Va-NanaTink]

It's a date then!!!
Maybe October too??

Kathy

Sounds good to me!