Any Magic Halloween Cruisers 2003 out there?

[dzneprincess]

wow guys! I just saw that the 10-11-2003 thread has over 3800 replies! WE only have over 600! We gotta get cookin! LOL


Rae, CJ is really bugging me about writting to Micheal, becasue Taylor and Ashley have started to write via email. So please see if Micheal would like to write via email to CJ. He also wants to send a post card to Micheal from Universal, because Taylor is going to be sending one to Ashley kids! lol

Ok kids start typing we only have 3200 posts to go to catch up with the 10-11 cruisers! WE can do it!
Amanda

 

[dzneprincess]

Hey has anyone here ever stayed at Portifino Bay Resort in Universal? My dates had to change because my DH wasnt able to get my original planned dates off from work, so in order to keep my discount I had to change from Hard Rock to Portifino. I am just kind of concerned that it may be to stuffy for the kids. I have posted this over at the IOA resprts board, but jeez that board is slow...................no one seems to read those boards.


Can anyone give me opinions on Sea World. We were thinking about hitting that park also on this trip, but it has been over 15 years since I went to SW. Wee hee now only 3199 post to go to catch up. Come on now I can't do ALL the work

 

[Poohbush]

Rae, I was thinking the same thing when I saw the photo of DP's children, "glad she's covered up!" Then I noticed you posted the same comment! Hee-Hee!

DP: Your children are so beautiful! What great smiles, and they look so sweet with little Nathaniel.

I've been to Sea World a number of times over the past few years. It's nice. I always enjoy the penguin house (they're so cute when they waddle around) plus I love the dolphin area. I hear they just recently opened a few new rides there too, I guess to compete with the other "ride parks." If your family likes animals, I would recommend it.

 

[dzneprincess]

Ok I just booked a room thru hotwire for the day of our arrival to IOA, has anyone ever stayed at Fairfield Inn International?

poohbush, is there a lot of waiting around at SW? I know it is going to HOT and I really dont want to be waiting in lines? KWIM?

 

["Ginger"]

We stayed at Portifino Bay back in 1999 we had a King Villa Suite it's was great but very expensive$$$$$. We only stayed for 2 night Ashley was only 2. It was new then and Yes, it was kind of stuffy but we didn't care. I am sure it's not like that now. O.K. I am going to look at your pictures now so I can post again.

 

["Ginger"]

Great pictures. Ashley got to see Taylor, she was so excited.

 

[carole88]

Dena -

I live in Bethpage. I actually grew up in this house, moved out when I got married and lived in Valley Stream for 5 years. When I had my oldest DD we converted my mom's house into a mother and daughter house and moved in with her. We've been back for 9 years. Where in Suffolk County did you grow up?

Ginger-

Thanks for all of the Halloween information. My kids would love to participate. They are Rachel (9) and Tessa (6). We will be in stateroom 2130. Neither has any food allergies. I think it is really nice of you to organize the festivities for the kids. Thank you!

These boards are pretty addictive. Everybody is great!

 

[dzneprincess]

cool Ginger Taylor is really enjoying this email thing! She asks me constantly if her email came back! LOL If her letters dont make sense, sorry LOL She dictates and I type! I busted out laughing at the question about your truck! hehe BTW whats gas running in your area and whats the damage at each fill up for that EXC?
It is running about 1.37 medium grade here, I filled up the other da got 18.53 gallons and it was 25.55.....Not too bad, but considering I drove to Montgomery AL on this past Thurs I am already out! LOL

raerae where are you??? You have been awfully quiet today........

As far as decorations and costumes for our trip go, well I cant think that far ahead in planning. I am the notorius throw everything in the suitcase at the last minute packer! I am usually up late the night before getting our things together!

Hey, we were considering going to the MNSSHP on the 24th! Anyone else plan on doing this? I am not sure yet if we are going to, but we were pondering on it. I so wish that I could take the kids out of school for the week b4 the cruise, and the week of. The Fairytale package rate are pretty decent and I would love to do WDW the week before the cruise.

I havent been to WDW since 09-2002, and I really need a visit. As it is, it is going to hurt going to Orlando in a few days, and NOT go to WDW!

 

[rae519]

Originally posted by Poohbush
Rae, I was thinking the same thing when I saw the photo of DP's children, "glad she's covered up!" Then I noticed you posted the same comment! Hee-Hee!

We have dirty minds, don't we?!!!

Saw a woman taking a picture of a metal object and the reflection was....well, it wasn't a pretty sight! At least DP was covered up!!!


Michael's asthma is bad since we've returned to Indiana (again, that stupid song, Back Home Again in Indiana" -----aggghh! Hotbed of Allergies!). So we've been back and forth to the MD's for medication and treatments. Poor kid. Another friend from the Disboard has a child was asthma/allergies and is also suffering!
Go figure - this year and this weather!!!
So I've been quiet - imagine that! Me quiet somewhere other than in a crowd! SHEESH! That is sounding serious!

DP - I'll pm you with our snail mail address - I think that's a great idea for the kids. What a great son you have!!!!!

Not much going on here except MD runs - weather has turned cold and wet again.....really makes me wish for the great weather in the Caribbean.

Rae

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

I'm home! Had a really good time in Scotland

Yes I do still chat to Rory, she mailed me on my birthday and I shall have to tell her all about Scotland seeing as it's a running joke that she wants to visit it.

I should think we'll be in on the Trick or Treating but I'll have to check with my mum first.

We'll be in WDW the week before the cruise and I think we'll probably do MNSSHP but I'm not sure when.

It's really warm and sunny here which made coming home a little bit easier. Only one problem, all my chocolate's melted!

 

[rae519]

Well, "Traveling Emma" - how nice to hear from you! Glad you had a good time in Scotland. Their accents are wonderful, and from what I've seen their countryside is breathtaking!

How lucky you are to live where you do and have so much travel made possible!

Not much going on here - you have our weather, my dear and we have the cold, wet, windy stuff that England is famous for!

Michael is definitely enjoying his riding lessons and doing quite well for such a young person! She is allowing him to begin jumping small hurtles and I think he's going to be ready for dressage by next summer!

Rae

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

Wow, he must be doing well! It took me a few years before I began jumping and I've always had real confidence problems. I'm starting riding again soon, once we find somewhere for me to go!

The countryside was stunning, it was really nice to go for walks along the beach and then be able to wander through the woods.

 

[rae519]

GINGER
Happy Birthday (60!) to Joe Namath!
Maybe we could invite him to a belated party on our cruise!!!


Emma - It's the "MAN" thing that gives Michael all his confidence. Let's see how he does the first time he takes a spill - then we will see what he's made of! I've been "dumped" twice - once while crossing traffic and the mare reared up - I slid off her rump but kept both of us safe from the cars - then second time was taking a jump for the second time over a boggy creek and he balked so I went sailing into the mud - very nice- I could just see him laughing at me.
Not to jinx it but I won't be riding again til we hit Grand Cayman in August!

They are having the Indy Dressage Classic next weekend about an hour from us - he's still too young to compete (min age is 14) but we are going to watch. There's this beautiful black mare (Egyptian Arabian) that I keep eyeing......

Rae

 

["Ginger"]

Thank You Rae for remembering Joe's Birthday. I've been in love with this man for 35 years. Hard to believe that he is 60 years old, that's O.K. by me he still does it for me. LOL I have invited him to join us on our cruises but he like cruise in the early summer months. I'll ask him again.


DP the Excursion is Diesel fueled and the going rate for that here in my are is $1.51 a gallon. Regular gasoline is $1.35. per gallon. It has a 44 gallon fuel tank. We got about 17-18 miles per gallon when we drove to Fla. last year. It was a nice ride down I slept for the first 7 hours I had the middle seat section, Ashley slept for 10 hours took the back seat, Bill drove. Boy, we were in Fla. in no time, 17 hours.
We've done the MNSSHP party for the past 2 years, we loved it. I wish we could go this year but we'll be taking enough time off for the cruise.
Carole88 thanks I recorded your info.
My Ashley will be doing the T-or-T too, she is 6 and as I have posted she does have peanut allergies. But, I should note that Mom doesn't. Our statroom number is 2052 but we may upgrade at the port.
We're getting thunder storms here so I think I should sigh off for now. I hope everyone has a great weekend.

JOE WILLIE "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"!!!!!!
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JOE WOULD YOU PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE DISNEY MAGIC HALLOWEEN CRUISE?

 

[dzneprincess]

hey...who knew I shared the same birthday as joe?lol I am 28 today!

 

["Ginger"]

Storms over.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMANDA"

 

[dzneprincess]

Thanks lady

 

[Poohbush]

Hi everyone,

Been fighting off a bad cold this week. I seem to be in the coughing phase right now, so hopefully I'm towards the end of this!

Emma, had you been to Scotland before? Glad to hear you had a good time.

Ginger, I noticed you became DVC members in October 2000. So did we! That was our 1st Disney cruise, and we attended a presentation on board. It really sold us!

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. If it would only stop raining around here.

 

[rae519]

Happy Belated Birthday Amanda!!!!

Another year older and another year wiser - NAWWWW! Start counting back now before you hit 30!!!

Rae

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

Happy Birthday!