Any Magic Halloween Cruisers 2003 out there?

[dzneprincess]

Originally posted by mdvasquez
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.



Dena

DENA
WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!COngratulations!!!!!!

 

[dzneprincess]

OK folks we are getting to the single digits soon! Yipee! So can everyone please list what excursions you are thinking about, and which ones you are definetly going to do? Like Carole, we have cruised with DCL before but the 1st time was inaugural year and we did not know anything about DCL, therefore we didn't do any excursions.....Hey we were 23 and 25, whadd'ya expect? LOL as for us, well thats why I want your opinions LOL I want to do it ALL..hehe

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

Hi All-

Sounds like someone is pregnant......CONGRAT'S We have been busy and I have to admit I have not read the last few pages but we are excited. My 5 year old DS talks about the cruise almost every day. Can't wait for some Magic, wonderful food and beautiful ports and great company like all of you

Tiff

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

Rae-

I just saw some of the posts about Michael's asthma. My 5 year old DS has had severe asthma since he was 3 months old. I am a old pro at asthma. He is having a good run right now on a combination of Abuteral, Flovent, Singulair and Zyrtec. I really think the last 3 are God sends because they have kept us out of the hospital ER more. I do agree and parent of a child with asthma will never take for granted a smoker, animal, molds, outdoor sports and activities etc. There are some great books about asthma for children that explains to the child what it is. Chance has had it his whole life and will ask at times why the other kids aren't doing their "breathers". We were told while I was pregnant with our 2 year old DS he had a 50% chance of having severe asthma too but so far he is fine. Good luck and I apologize for this post being late I am so busy selling my house and building a new one, recovering from that last surgery etc and my boys I can't find my foot......can't wait until October 25, 2003!!!!

Tiff

 

[Poohbush]

Dena, congratulations to you! How wonderful!

Dzneprincess, not too sure yet what excursions we'll do. Probably one of the ones on Grand Cayman with the stingray snorkel. And we'll do a semi-sub trip somewhere. We did a semi-sub in St Maarten, and enjoyed that a lot better than the Atlantis Sub in St Thomas.

Tiff, hang in there! Hopefully this cruise will come fast for you, so you can finally relax and take a breather! Maybe you should treat yourself to a nice massage at the Vista Spa and just P A M P E R yourself!

Good evening to you all!

 

[Zitofamily]

Dena: Congratulations on your pregnancy. Babies are such a precious gift from God.

Dzne We probably will not take any excursions as this is our first Disney cruise and our youngest is only 4. Most of the excursions seem to require that kids be at least 6 or 8. We have much to learn about cruising with Disney so I look forward to seeing what others say they will be doing as far as excursions.

Rae: Thanks so much for putting together the list of Halloween cruisers. I bet it will continue to grow between now and then. Please post the details for the brunch. My husband and I would love to join you and any others planning to attend.

Is it really still 122 days until we cruise? I just hope the days keep flying as fast as they have these first few weeks of summer. I can't believe it's almost the end of June already!

 

[carole88]

Hi all! Hope everybody is doing well.

Congratulations Dena! Wonderful news.

Dzneprincess - We're still trying to figure out what excursions we plan to take. There is so much to choose from. I see that Taylor has emailed Tessa. She will read and answer the email either tomorrow or Thursday.

Rae519 - Hope Michael is doing better again. I'm glad that we're not permitted to burn our trash. Hopefully you'll quickly sell your house. Here on Long Island houses are selling like crazy. It's amazing how much money people are getting for them. Good luck!

Regarding travel insurance, has anybody used any insurance other than DCL? I wonder if it is cheaper to go through another carrier?

It's getting late so I better go. 5 am comes pretty fast. Good night all!

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

Dena-Congratulations!

I am still reading all these posts, I've just been so busy these last two weeks that I've not had much time to post myself.

 

[alaskantwinks]

Originally posted by Taylor
I just got off from the phone with DVC Member Services, where I booked our October 2003 vacation. We will be in a 2 BR at OKW for 4 days, the 3 Night DCL on October 30, then 6 days in a 2 BR at the Beach Club. The group will consist of myself, my wife, DD 10, DD 5, and my MIL. On the cruise we will have a category 7 room and a category 11 room.

I am also very interested in anyone who is travelling with a girl around my oldest (Kelsey - 10) daughters age. If possible, I would like Kelsey to be able to correspond with them via e-mail prior to the trip.

We are on the same cruise as you are, the 3 night Wonder cruise! We have a daughter Kelsey also, who just turned 11! We also have a son who will be 8. Our MIL is coming along with us too, what a coincidence! We have two connecting rooms, cat 8, rooms#7504 and #7506. Has anyone else responded to your request? Kelly Powell, Alaska

 

[dzneprincess]

Originally posted by carole88
Hi all! Hope everybody is doing well.


Regarding travel insurance, has anybody used any insurance other than DCL? I wonder if it is cheaper to go through another carrier?

Carole,
I have not gotten travel insurance yet, but my TA recommend going through www.accessamerica.com who is the same company DCL uses but alot cheaper. I went the other day and got a quote, it was only $188 for my family of 5. So I will definitely be getting that here in a few days. Sorry Taylor took so long to write Tessa, my fault entirely. After we got back from Orlando on the 13th, the very next day she stayed at her Granma's, then this week we have been going to art camp..


Rae, CJ really wants to email Michael he asks every time Taylor is writing Ashely or Tessa howcome he can't write to Michael. Please PM your email address again so this child will stop bugging me! LOL


Ginger, I still have had no luck in getting that $100 credit for Disney Visa folks :-( I am going to try and call now.

I priced out the Christmas 10 day cruise for my family...............HAHAHAHA LOL $10k because we need 2 staterooms, we are 6 now! LOL Anyways, all I could do was politely say Thank You to the DCL rep and hang up. Would be nice, but I also like to travel at other times during the year, Biloxi to go gambling, Destin for the beach, and if I can get a great room rate WDW! LOL I just couldn't justify spending that much on 1 trip! WOWO................

I have a trip to Biloxi planned for the end of July! When the casino sends me a comped room, how can I afford NOT to go???????????hehe At least thats what I tell myself

 

["Ginger"]

Dena-WOW!!!!! That's great!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you

Excursion- Key West not sure maybe rent an electric car and cruise around but I will be getting a frozen Key Lime Pie on the stick, for sure.
Grand Cayman we are going to rent a jeep and drive to Rum Point.
Cozumel-Most likely we'll go to Mr. Snacho's, we went there last year, we really liked it.

Insurance, we never buy it.

Alaskantwinks I'm not trying to push you off of this thread but you should start a thread for your sailing dates. I am sure there are more people going than just you and Taylor.

Amanda I'll get Ashley to send Taylor an email. Hey!! Play a dollar for me while your in Biloxi.

Rae they do offer brunch on Sunday's while at Key West. Sorry we still haven't decided I think we are going to wait to see if we're change to early seating, we're on the waiting list. We like to have dinner at Palo on Saturday night but if we have late dinning I'm not sure if we will. May just have brunch on Sunday instead. Also depends on rotation.

Heater than that place on Grand Cayman here, but loving it.

See you'll later, pool time.

 

[rae519]

Ginger - EXCELLENT regarding the brunch on Sunday (Key West Day)! Thanks!


Any problems with us changing that to Sunday at 10AM?!

We are on the wait list also for early dining - fat chance!!! But hey, that's life!

Dzneprincess - sent you a pm with the info. Michael got his postcard from CJ today and was thrilled! Thank you so much!

We always get the insurance, but then again with Mom at 74, our medical problems and an active 8 year old.....I feel like it's Russian roulette at times when we travel!!!

DENA!!!!! WOWWOWOWOWOWOW! How wonderful!!! Congratulations when are you due?!~


Can't wait to meet everyone - getting so close now...

Rae

 

[Poohbush]

Andy,

I know I sent you an email, but I wanted to thank you "out loud" too! Thanks so much for the magnets! They're great! You're so kind to make them!

Tina

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Poohbush
Andy,

I know I sent you an email, but I wanted to thank you "out loud" too! Thanks so much for the magnets! They're great! You're so kind to make them!

Tina

Tina,

You're Welcome, it was my pleasure!!!

 

[dzneprincess]

Originally posted by rae519
We are on the wait list also for early dining - fat chance!!! But hey, that's life!

Dzneprincess - sent you a pm with the info. Michael got his postcard from CJ today and was thrilled! Thank you so much!



Rae

Uhmm Rae, I thought you were early dining? I could have sworn that we talked about that, and you were because we are early dining? Now you have me really confused! LOL How can they link us together if we have early dining and you have late? Are you able to confirm that our dinner is linked? I did call and request it, way back when and my TA said everything is OK, but if you are on late seating then obviuosly something is not..



Please have him write CJ back, he is very into the whole snail mail/email thing like I said earlier.

AND I have to concur with you about the HULK movie! I just got back from taking the kids, they were dying to see it! HORRIBLE.........oh my gosh believe it or not it was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo boring. Dont get me wrong the parts with the Hulk were good, but geeeeee wiz............could we build up the story any more???????? Oh man it was awful I wanted to leave so bad. My only condolence is that my Sis in law workd for Carmike and gave us free passes for this picture. THank Goodness I didn't have to pay for this movie................Stay AWAY from this movie all.... DO NOT waste your money here.............BLECH

 

[rae519]

Amanda - call this apology - CONFUSED WOMAN WITH TOO MANY THINGS GOING ON.
Yes, we are early with you. I was thinking of August. Sorry!!!!!! We are definitely together - and I will still babysit Rae Jr. if you need me to!

I got your PM and sent you one. Glad the boys are hooking up!

I fluctuated between wanting to cry because they ruined a good story and leaving because it was violent for so long. Plus that line "I like being out of control" or whatever he said really bothers me since kids pick up on those attitudes.

Sometimes I think we older parents make the wrong decision because we base our information on what was okay when we were young and presently, there is just too much "adult" content wrapped up in childhood innocent cartoons, etc. I am not sure if I said all that clearly enough but I felt Hulk would be like the TV series - using his power to help not hurt. Fool me once - not any more!

Definitely on for Seabiscuit - what could they possibly do to that?
Maybe I'd better see it first with Tom!

Rae

 

[mdvasquez]

Hi all!

RAE: I am due, February 28th. 2004 is a leap year, so maybe it will be a leap year baby!

We are not sure what excursions we are doing yet, probably just roaming in key west, definately stingray city in Cayman, we did that last year and LOVED IT!!!! Not sure about Cozumel yet.

I don't think we will be getting together with you guys for brunch, since there are so many taveling with us, we will prabably do brunch together either on Sunday or Monday. (We will need the private room).


I contacted Disney about the 10 day December cruise and am seriously considering it. We have two SPR book for next Halloween, buy I may switch. I know it is more expensive, but what a fun way to spend christmas!!!

Well, thats all of my news for now. See ya!
Dena

 

[rae519]

Dena - you have got to have your baby on 2/29! My friend Carolyn has that birthday and she loves it! Guess no one believes her and she has a blast! But at our age (48) we get a kick out of dust bunnies and belly button lint (when we can find them)!

Yes, there will be a large number traveling with you - how wonderful to have that much family. As an only child, it's been difficult at times for me - cousins were okay, but with the exception of my Mom - it's just DH, and the DS's...I will get a DIL next year though!

Thanks for telling me about your brunch intentions - you really have to do it, it's MARVELOUS!


And please try to make it to Dueling Pianos to see the Great Fidelio - as Founder of his fan club, I promise you the best time you will ever have in your life! And if not, then Michael will see you afterwards.......

Rae

 

[paulmc80]

Brunch? Brunch? Ohhhhhh I'm so hungry just thinking of it!

Brunch on Sunday sounds great! For some very odd reason (must be church) brunch on Sunday has a very good ring to it.

 

[carole88]

Thanks for letting me know about the Hulk movie. My DH and I were going to take our two girls to see it but after hearing what everybody has to say about it we have decided not to go. I think it is a shame that it is not more like the TV show. Both my DH and myself really enjoyed watching the show when we were younger.

dzneprincess - Tessa has replyed to Taylor's email tonight. She is so excited to have a pen pal and to get to know somebody a little bit before we cruise. She is a very outgoing child and really is looking forward to making new friends. Thanks for the insurance information. I'll will be looking into it soon.

The Christmas cruise looks wonderful. But DH will hopefully have a new job at that time and we don't know if he will be able to get off. It also does seem to be expensive. It is fun to dream though!

We haven't decided yet if we are going to do brunch yet. I'm still a little anxious of how we are going to make the Palo and spa reservations. Guess we better have on our running shoes on!

We have late seating for dinner and are on the waiting list for early seating. Does anybody have any experience in switching to early seating. I'm keeping my fingers crossed but am not holding my breath. The late seating may be tough since my kids are used to eating around 5:30. Oh well.

Have a great night all!