Any Magic Halloween Cruisers 2003 out there?

[dzneprincess]

Im still here just been busy since we got back from Orlando. All 4 kids are at home with it being summer vacation and we stay pretty busy. Also, I am returning to work from maternity leave in 2 weeks and I am trying to get things done around the house.

 

[Poohbush]

Hi all,

I'm here too! You're not alone!

Dzneprincess, did you go to Sea World? You were talking about the possibility before you left. If you went, did you enjoy it?

Rae, I read that very funny thread posted by Andy about the shrimp. Boy, do you have a reputation for shrimp! Just so you know, any shrimp I get, you can have anytime!

Ginger, congrats on passing your test. How wonderful! I'm so happy for you!

Good evening to you all!
Tina

 

[dzneprincess]

Tina we did go to SeaWorld. In fact, now Taylor has decided that she wants to swim with the dolphins on our cruise. She is very dtermined. She fed the dolphins at SW and it was all I could do to keep her from "wink wink" falling in with them. So I am trying to find a swim that will let a 7 year old participate. Most I have seen say 8 or above. We did enhoy Seaworld. We got to Orlando at about 630pm and since SW was open til 10pm, and I knew I could get a 2nd day free, we went ahead and got "3 free"hours! LOL bc we only had 1 free day after that to do SW. Anyway, we made our way to the back of the park, and there was NO line for Journey, and I was very surprised that my almost 4 yr old DS was tall enough to ride. So the whole family hopped on, and that PICTURE was GREAT! I wish my cheapo husband would have bought it. All the kids faces were priceless, and I was VERY proud oy my young DS he didnt cry at all. It was the very first time he rode a thrill ride, other than the goofy coaster at WDW.

Ginger I am sorry I forgot to congratualte you on passing that test.

Taylor has returned from a weeklong stay at her Grandmas so she will be catching up on her emails to Ashley and Tessa! LOL I think she gets more personal email than I!

Rae seems like you were expecting these port changes? LOL I am glad they were what you wanted.

This year was me and DH 10 yr anniversary but since I had just had a baby we couldnt do anything really special. SO next year we are going to celebrate with a bang, and of course I want to cruise! But I would fell TOOOOOOOOOOOO guilty going on DCL without my kids, so we will probably give RCL a try, just the 2 of us...OR we may fly to Vegas and have a sinful week

Hey Ginger, I called my TA to get that DVF code added to my ressie for the $100 dcl shipboard credit, and she couldn't get it. She got me the $50 one, but said in order to ge tthe $100 credit I'd have to cancel my current ressies and rebook, therefore losing out on my EBS. She said thats what Disney told her. Any ideas? IT sure would be nice to have the $100 credit, since we have 2 rooms that would be an extra $200.

I still havent gotten travel insurance. Do you all recommend it? If so through who?


Tiff, are you feeling any better?
Emma I am glad your play went well
I havent seen Jan post in awhile? Is she MIA also?

Rae, how is Michael feeling these days? Have you all gotten a new house yet?

Did anyone see the Hulk yet? My boys want to see it, but I wanted to get some reviews first.
Well look at me little miss blabbermouth. Guess Ill go to bed now, Nate will be up in roughly 2 hours wanting a bottle.

 

[rae519]

Hi all!

First of all, did you hear that loud noise? NO? Ohhh, how could you miss Bill Bixby rolling over in his grave over the new Hulk movie.

Did I say it was awful? No, it wasn't awful. I wanted to just cry as it progressed because it ruined a great series with two find actors. Our matinee price was $2.75 a person and I think that was more than enough to be now the "worst movie I ever saw" title holder.

Michael went 10 days without an asthma attack and whammo, last night......oh well, back to square one. Thank you good neighbors for being so elitist and inconsiderate by burning your yard waste.

We have a house showing today - keep your fingers crossed.

Paul - you aren't lazy - you are native Hawaiian! Just in that tropic frame of mind that we all want to share!

Zitofamily - Buen Giorno! I lived in Italy (northern) 3 years and it's the only place other than New York, that I'd move to in a heart beat!

Ginger - we are the "talkers" aren't we?! Thanks for putting a spark under Sparky. He's a nice man but whew!!!!!! It's awful getting mail after 5PM!

I think Sea World is a great place, dzneprincess - glad you had such a good time! Yes, it would be nice for your daughter to get that dolphin swim in!

GET TRAVEL INSURANCE!!!! This is a big must for us! You just never know what will happen when and where - I've used Disney for mine since they will take Mom at her age (74) and others won't. We have never USED it, but it's just like disability/life/house/renters/car insurance, you don't want to have to use it!

Love to all,
Rae

 

[kayefire]

Rae,

I haven't seen it yet, and knowing me I'll wait until its on DVD anyway. I have to admit I'm a huge Bill Bixby fan and I had a feeling the movie wasn't even gonna be close to what he did in the series.

Well, I was one of those crazy people who bought the next Harry Potter book. Yea..yea I know I'm certifiable. So far its pretty good I have to admit. Huge book though. I'll have to let you know how it is once I get through it. Might be a while though..

I did get "Catch Me If You Can" on DVD today. Now that's a halarious movie. Also got "The Recruit" with my ultimate favorite Al Pacino. Has anyone seen "Simone" on DVD yet? I've been looking for it. I have just about every Pacino movie made.

Oh I know what halloween goodies we'll be handing out for the trick o treaters, probably little halloween toys or stickers. Candy is ok, but I try to steer away from that. Plus I know me I'll eat the leftovers and I need that like I need a hole in my head.

So any costume ideas? I'm actually thinking about going as a pirate. Its an easy costume to pack--maybe not original but I like to keep it simple.

Well, hope everyone is having a good weekend. My Mother had a great Saturday so far--she won a free $100 gift certificate at this store we shop at. I told her if she needed help spending it to let me know..hehehe.

Kaye

 

[KaitlinsMom]

OH Rae - I was at least hoping the Hulk would at least be worth sitting through - Sorry it turned out to be so bad - It looked like it might have been bad by the way of the previews. I really like Jennifer Connelly too - She was so good with Russell Crowe in "A beautiful mind" -

Ginger - Great job on passing your exams - Time to relax in the summer - Hopefully your summer weather is better then what we are having lately.

Kaye - Were your there at midnight to buy "Harry P" or did you wait till today? Just curious if you were there last night how the crowds were -

Karen

 

[rae519]

Kaye - like I said, Bill Bixby is rolling over in his grave. If he wasn't already dead, this would have killed him. I try to explain to Michael what Lou F. and Bill B. had going with the TV series and how different it was, but no use, the violence and just out of control anger is there and I don't like the way it makes Michael act. One line that Bruce says is, "I like being out of control."

Michael keeps using that and we have worked so hard on making him realize he needs to be in control of himself and not act out any aggression or anger.

This movie needs to be for ADULTS only and I'd go further and say what kind of adults, but I think my DH would have enjoyed it (computer graphics) so I won't!!!!!

I was disappointed in "Just Married" - saw that on DVD. Could have been soooo much better. Did enjoy "Sweet Home Alabama" though!

Wanted to see "The Recruit" but haven't been able to. It was on the ship in May but the very last show.

Got to get ready for Church - see you all later and I will be posting the list today, so any additions/changes/deletions - let me know!

Rae

 

["Ginger"]

Good Morning All!

Thanks for the Congrats, I now have the Postmaster at my post office shaking in his boots.LOL Hope he doesn't read the boards. I can now file greivances, LOL. Things would have to get pretty bad for me to do that.

Our weather has been very moist and cool. DH opened our pool last week the water is chilly, chilly, chilly. To cold for me to get in, we have hopes for less rain and more sunshine.

WOW! Rae, going to the movies is cheap where you live, it's $6.00 for the matinee here. I have no desire to see Hulk, The Rugrats was enough for me. I did buy the Hulk hands for one of my in the past daycare kids. Ashley is going to his birthday party next week she thought they truly suited him, I agreed. He was a handful at times.

Off to the gym got to get back into it, starting my before I cruise diet. Got to get into those formal clothes, I refuse to buy new ones since I've only worn these a couple times. I tell DH that when my formal wear wears out I'll stop cruising. He laughs and says, Yeah! I'll believe that one when He.. freezes over.

Y'All have a great day.

P.S. my contractors said they were going to start working on my house in 3 weeks, that is if the weather permits. I'm praying for

 

[rae519]

http://www.lightstar1.com/disney/halloween_cruisers.htm


Here's the latest list! Since I am the only one signed up for brunch on Sunday - I am now BEGGING for dining mates! And I promise I won't touch your shrimp!

Rae

 

[kayefire]

Nope, I didn't stand in long lines to be the first to get the new Harry Potter book. I'm not that crazy..hehehe

My Mother and I happen to stop over at this place called BJ's--its very similiar to Sam's and Costco. I wanted to renew my membership and I saw this huge stack of Harry Potter books and I said what the heck why not. Price wise not too bad: $15.99. Its hard back and extremely thick. Probably gonna take me a while to read it all, but so far its been pretty good.

The good thing was they were having their birthday festivities and we registered for door prizes and my Mother happen to win one. We went over there today and spent the $100 gift card. Got this cordless phone--among a lot of other things.

Rae:

I had a feeling that new Hulk would be way too violent for kids. Too bad they can't bring back these nice warm and fuzzy movies we watched when we were growing.

Well, take care and I'll catch you guys later..

Kaye

 

[quackattack]

Hello All!.

Rae-Thanks for the new list. What a large crowd. My sister noticed the number of teenagers cruising. My niece is 17yo. She should not have too much trouble finding someone her age to spend time.

I don't get to chime in very much but I do think about you all often. Rae, I thought about you on Friday evening. My DBiL prepared dinner for us. Moroccan shrimp was the main dish.

I am excited. Some of you may remember me saying that our office is moving. We packed our things on Thursday. IT has worked all weekend to get the servers moved and set up. Tomorrow, we report to our new office. The move has added at least 5 min to my morning drive. I might give myself some extra time tomorrow to make sure.

Good night everyone. Have a great week.

Rochelle

 

[Poohbush]

Rae,

Thanks for the list! I didn't see "Ginger's" name. Did I miss it?

Boy, there are a bunch of us going! What a great group we have. I can't wait!

Dzneprincess, so glad you enjoyed SeaWorld. We haven't been since early 2002, so it'll be interesting to see the new areas and rides the next time we go.

Getting late, got to go to bed.

 

[rae519]

GINGER!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh my word! My favorite postal service worker! I lost your information!!!!! I am soooo sorry!

Send it to me and I'll get you back on -I can't believe I lost you!


Thanks for noticing that poohbush!

Rae

 

["Ginger"]

I'm lost.

 

["Ginger"]

O.K. here is my info.
Ginger, Bill and Ashley who is (6.5)

From Maryland
Driving to Fla.
Staying at the Radisson Oct. 23rd and 24th.
Stateroom number 2052 but hoping to upgrade at the port.
Late Dining

Rae, Austinmom is also missing on your list.

What time were you thinking of doing the Brunch on Sunday?

BTW- thanks for putting the list together.

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by "Ginger"
O.K. here is my info.
Ginger, Bill and Ashley who is (6.5)

From Maryland
Driving to Fla.
Staying at the Radisson Oct. 23rd and 24th.
Stateroom number 2052 but hoping to upgrade at the port.
Late Dining

Rae, Austinmom is also missing on your list.

What time were you thinking of doing the Brunch on Sunday?

BTW- thanks for putting the list together.

Ginger,

See what happens when you start nearing the 50's. Watch out it sneaks up on you mighty fast!!!

 

[paulmc80]

Hey Rae - Great list! Thanks so much for putting it all togerther like that. Count me, Kaye, and her mom (June) in for the brunch. I haven't checked with Kaye and her Mom yet, but I'm quite sure they'll be up for Sunday brunch. We trust ya with our shrimp!

Everyone take care.

 

[rocadonismom]

Wow, it's been forever and a day since I dropped in here. Seems like so much is going on - haven't had a chance to read the threads yet.

Welcome to all those that I missed, there are a bunch of new names on the list and I look forward to getting to know some of you before the cruise. It looks like we (or at least I, with my aunt and uncle who will not be cruising) will be doing a week at Disney before the cruise. Since this is my Celebration Vacation I am doing things the right way

Rae - Sorry you didn't like the Hulk. I admit, the show from when I was young was better but, at least the movie had some sort of a story line and wasn't all superhero stuff. That's good because not much of the computer generated stuff looked very real.

Looks like there are lots of good movies coming out though.... hopefully, we usually go to the movies every Sunday night.

I'm looking forward to getting re-involved on this thread. A few busy weeks coming up yet; The landlord is working on remodeling the cottage and I'll be able to move in around August 1st. Will be so nice to have a place to live (right now I'm staying with friends which is nice except I have two dogs and am worried about inconviencing anyone) and get my stuff out of storage. All the paperwork for the divorce should be finalized by the end of September. Then life can go back to normal!

 

[rae519]

Ginger - thanks - Austinsmom too?! Ohhh, dear - see what happens when you trust a computer dummy to do these type things! I can't even get the list right!

Paul - I knew I'd get you and Kaye (and her Mom) to brunch. Yes, we definitely will be together for that.

Ginger - Sunday is Key West so I am thinking Monday 10AM (It has to be a day at sea).

How does that work for everyone?

Carolyn1023 - I am more of reader than movie goer - so being an old stick in the mud is probably my reason for not liking Hulk. Plus it's hard for me to sit still THAT long! Imagine that!!!!

I definitely want to see Pirates, but Seabiscuit steals my heart - you know we "horsey people" just drool at "Black Stallion" and "Phar Lap".

I hope that things go okay with your divorce, it's always difficult when a relationship ends - even if it's a lousy one or one sided.
I hope it will be finished soon so you can move on and move in to your cottage. That sounds so cozy and quaint!

We have our house up for sale but only til 10/1. If it goes, fine - if not, well, it wasn't meant to be. If we have our choice, we'd just take Stateroom 5622 and be on the Magic permanently!

Rae

 

[mdvasquez]

Hey all, I am still here too. Just have been too busy to post.

GINGER: Congrats to you!!

We just got back from BCV, only stayed Sunday night to Monday, just to celebrate our anniversary, which is today. 8years! And guess what!! We found out on Friday that I am pregnat!! I will be 22 weeks when we cruise. That means all new clothes are needed. Oh well. Anyway, this should be very interesting, since my oldest is almost 17 and my youngest is 12. I hope I remember what to do . We are VERY excited as are my children.

I have finished my summer 1 class and now am taking 2 classes over summer 2. UGH.

All else is well here, we have had some rain over the past few days, but it is sunny again today and I am heading to the beach.

I'll try to post more often.

Dena