Any Magic Halloween Cruisers 2003 out there?

[buzz&woody'smom]

Thanks for the update list Ginger an dmy remedial TOT list help Goodness I need it, half the time Cade (2) hits send before I am done or proofed my post and we are spending a lot of time on the "big boy potty"...........oh boy I forgot how hard potty training is my 5 year old was so easy, he turned 2 and wanted a pirate ship I told him I would get one for him if he went to the big boy potty and it has been smooth sailing every since. But this toddlerc

Thanks for the info Ginger I wonder if 6146 or 6148 sleep 4? That was sweet to do for us. Have a safe a nice little trip!!!

We got our doc's this afternoon

 

[paulmc80]

Ginger, thank you very much for keeping up that TOT list. Gives us a good idea of what we will be bringing with us to give out to all them trick o' treaters. Thank you!

Waiting for our docs here. Figure I'll give them a couple of weeks more to get here. Afterall, it is a long walk and swim to over this way.

Looking forward to the cruise and seeing everyone!

 

[KaitlinsMom]

Father in law is out of the hospital now and recovering in his hotel room! Poor Guy -

I did receive an email from Niki today -

Carolyn, I see you put in a temporary reservation - That works great for me - How do you want to work the money situation out? Do you want me to hold it with my credit card? It would be for me (Karen) and my DD (Marrisa) and I know the other Karens DD (Emma) wants to go - But the times are a go for me!!!!! Let me know what else you need from me!

Karen

 

[KEH]

Karen, hope your father in law makes a speedy recovery. What a way to spend your holiday - poor man.

Emma is thrilled about the riding - just let me know who I need to pay the money to and she will be there. Just need to make sure I can get her out of bed in time LOL.

Karen

 

[rocadonismom]

Karen (Kaitlin'sMom) - Nikki said that she would need a credit card but not until about a week before the ride. I can send you money before then if you want to use your credit card. I only have a bank card and am not sure that would work. Did she happen to mention rates in the email you received? I'm very excited to go; will be nice to meet you and Marissa also.

Karen (KEH) - I'm sure some type of note from you that says you give Emma permission to ride would be fine. Nikki didn't mention any special form. Also, from the way she talked I think the Hard Rock Cafe is within walking distance of the ship. As for Emma, we can get her out of bed. LOL - I spent lots of time at sleep away camps in my day. There are lots of things you can do to get someone moving.

Are you (both Karen's) and your daughter's planning on meeting the first day? It would be nice to meet you before hand and get to know you. We are going to be at Disney for three days before the cruise so, no Radison.

Ginger - thank you so much for keeping the TOT list updated and close at hand. I ordered different goodies for the different ages, having everything at hand made it so easy. Have a great mini-trip.

Rae - (hoping she reads this) thank you for recommending Nikki. She was so nice to talk to on the phone today. I am really looking forward to riding as I don't hardly ever get to go anymore.

 

[rocadonismom]

Oh, I forgot one more thing. I remember a while back someone mentioned the champange brunch. Was there an age limit for that? I talked to my mom about it and she would be interested so our party would be four people. My sister is 19 though, not sure if she's allowed to join us. If anyone can help I'd greatly appreciate it.

 

[dzneprincess]

Can one of you DCL experts tell me if this is possible? When we 1st booked, it was just 2 adults and 3 kids, so we need connecting cabins. We felt at the time, that we could only afford cat 10's. Well now, my parents are going with us, so the cabins no longer need to be connecting. I was looking at the deck plans, and I see they have Cat6's across the hall from cat11's. Is it possible to upgrade one cabin, and downgrade the other? Assuming, of course, that they have a vacancy of each across the hall from each other?

 

[KaitlinsMom]

this is what she sent me in the email:


60.00 per person
We offer a 1 1/2 hr ride includes transportation to and from your hotel condo or dock.
PU at 9 am or 4 pm
Reservations needed in advance.
Visa MC# needed to hold reservations.
Need name of ship or hotel and arrival date.
Children 7 and up.
Weight limit 225 lbs.
Cameras welcome we do special stop for photo opportunities.
Can cater to novice or experienced riders.
Basic instruction given.

Maybe I could reserve it and you could just put credit on my room once we get onboard? Any way you want to do it is fine with me~!

We are not flying in till the night before - We will be at the Hilton -
So we probably won't meet anyone till we board the ship -

I need someone to make a list of all the activities that are planned on one post - If anyone has that, it would be wonderful to print out now and put in my passporter!

 

[Poohbush]

My oh my, you all have been so busy today! I think I had to read through more than 2 pages just to catch up!

Karen (KaitlinsMom), glad to hear your FIL is out of the hospital. Best wishes to a speedy recovery!

dzneprincess, have you checked on the availability of the cat 11? The last I heard, cat 11 was now just guarantee only. Our 2 cabins are just like you mentioned, a cat 6 and a cat 11.

Tiff, I think 6146 was the cabin we had originally booked, before we moved a bit more forward to 6130. Not sure if 6146 or 6148 sleeps 4, but I'm sure a quick call to DCL would give you the answer. (Thanks for the kind words about my MIL!) We're also doing the Trolley & Museums in Key West. Guess we'll see alot of each other that day!

Ginger, good luck to your husband! Hope he wins some more!

A quick hello to everyone else! Can't wait till we can all finally meet!

 

[Jhalkias]

Hello all,

We just got our documents yesterday here in Ohio! They came via UPS. Needless to say, I was not chasing the UPS man.

Which brings me to another point. I kept wondering why, unlike other cruises I have been on, and other groups I have met here on the DIS, this one seemed a little bit "different". It only took me 90+ pages on this thread, and a previous post about how the husband is not allowed near the computer

I finally figured out that I am one of the few "males" on this thread. My DW may lurk from time to time, but I am the one who checks in for us.

I kept wondering why all this talk of "high teas" , and tired moms was not quite hitting the mark with me. But, with my wife having three sisters, and myself with only one brother, to some degree I have gotten used to it.

So, if all you "tired moms" out there want to ask those males that you do not allow near the computer - maybe we could have a "frazzled fathers" get-together. Instead of "high tea", might I suggest adult beverages and a friendly game of cards or whatever sports may be on the big screen at the ESPN skybox? (if they are allowed to come out and play).

Just a thought . . .

John

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

Welcome John and join us I may be mean........not but never to my fellow Halloween Magic Cruisers Your post did make me laugh though bc other than Andy joining us for chit chat you are a rare breed here but we will be on our best behavior and that comes from me not happy about our DU ressie and upset about Michelle but oh well, like Karen told me earlier we have so much fun to look forward to. Tomorrow is another day and for that I am always greatful

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

John-

My DH is a Marine and currently "unavailable to cruise and have fun" but last year he would meet up with the same group of guys every night after I took our then 16 month and 4 year old sons back to the cabin. He and his new friend has "beer bonding" and all complained to each other about this and that and being drug here and there.............when we would see one of his new buddies around the ship they would high five and share "men jokes"........to bad he can't go with us this year but I am sure there will be others so bond with

Tiff

 

["Ginger"]

Well thank you John. I sure will ask my husband if he would like to get together with you. But, I still will not let him near the computer lol. Kidding, I let him read his email.

Carolyn 1023 from an old Navigator- Palo is reserved for guests who are 18 years and older. I believe Rae was handling the Brunch. You may want to send her an email Rae519@yahoo.com

Amanda you can upgrade and downgrade but do it now. Do try to do it at the port.

Tiff I would say that those cabins do sleep 4 but don't take my word for it call DCL. In our docs there is a number to call them if you have questions 1-800-395-9374. Hope this helps. Girlfriend, next year let me book your cruise lol.

If anyone wants to find me on embarkation day I'll be wearing a button with a Lime Green Mickey's head paint chip from Home Depot. I'll print my name on it too.

I got time today to print the door signs. I've been shopping and putting stuff in a box which is almost full. I told DH it's time to get out the suitcases. Only one problem we have no place to put them.
Our contractor said maybe, just maybe they would be finished by Thanksgiving Ha!Ha!. I went right to the phone and made dinner reservations for that day.

You'll have a good day tomorrow. Good Night

BTW- thanks all for the good luck wishes.

 

[paulmc80]

My wife doesn't let me near the computer. I just dictate to her and she types it and posts it up here for everyone to see. Hey! I guess that makes me a dictator! Boy do I rule!!

Actually, my wife is miles and miles and miles away from me. Make that thousands and thousands of miles away. (Ok, she's only about 4,500 miles away from me but thousands and thousands sounds so much better) I couldn't dictate to her if I wanted too. Or could I?? The possibilities!

When we're cruising I'm not allowed to leave her for more than a few minutes at a time though. I guess has something to do with only being able to see her a couple of weeks or so a year the past few years. Sheesh! I tell ya.

Life certainly does have its challenges!

**patiently waiting for our docs to arrive**

 

[laurenk]

Well, we finally got our power and phones back!!!! That no power thing was getting kind of old. There are MANY people still without. This hurricane was pretty devastating for alot of people. We feel fortunate to only have had to live without power.

My TorT goodies arrived from Oriental Trading yesterday. I will eventually have to go thru my ever growing cruise pile, and see what I still have left to get. I don't know how I am going to pack it all.

I can't believe we are getting so close to departure time. I know this will be a very special vacation.

I hope all of you waiting for documents get them soon. I look at ours daily.

 

[KEH]

Laurenk, welcome back. Glad you and yours are all okay.

Re the Dismeet - when Rae was still posting the plan was to meet in the Promenade Lounge after the lifeboat drill and before the sailaway party. As far as I know, this is still the case. We are certainly planning to go along and it would be great for others to be there or else we will be "Billy No Mates" on our own. Is this time and place still okay for everyone?

Palo Brunch - Rae was planning this for 10am on the Monday. My DH and I have said we will join her and I'm sure others would be welcome but as Ginger suggested, best to e-mail Rae to check if she is happy to make a group booking.

Paul - now you've made me feel guilty! I think the Frazzled Fathers' meet is a great idea - redress the balance for us girls getting together. We didn't mean to be exclusionary, honest. It was just an idea that came about while we were chatting on this thread. By the way, my DH and I have his and hers computers but he tends to lurk, while I post. Just like in the real world, where he is quiet and I never stop talking!

Carolyn, shall I add you to my attempt to book the High Tea? Thursday at 3.30pm How many - is it 3?. PM me with your last name and room number if you are interested.

Any more takers?

Karen

 

[paulmc80]

Oh shucks! Didn't mean to make anyone feel guilty. It just struck me as funny about not allowing husbands near computers, especially since my wife can't stop me from being near the computer since she's not here. Not to mention I'm bigger.

I like the idea of His and Hers computers. That can be nifty!

Actually, I can't imagine doing anything without my wife while on the cruise since I hardly get to see her at all.

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

Ginger...............another cabin change, sorry

Buzz & Woody'sMom-cabin change to 7522

My MIL will be handing out the treats and I will taking the boys TOT

Karen-Are we still on for High Tea on Palo's?

Thanks-
Tiff

 

[KaitlinsMom]

Just a question -

Are you guys preparing the treats in advance or are you having a big bowl for the kids to grab from? Just wondering how everyone is preparing for this -

Karen

 

[dzneprincess]

Ginger, I had my TA call DCL and question the upgrade and downgrade, but they gave her crazy prices. Basically it sounded like they would cancel my ressies, and rebook using todays prices and I would lose out on my EBS. Is that correct?

I have fixed all my treat bags! LOL except when I bought thinks, we were at 32 kids, so I bought 40 bags. Murphy's law that we would have 41 kids! LOL Oh well, I just wont give my own kids a treat bag, surely they will have more than enough! LOL