Any Magic Halloween Cruisers 2003 out there?

[dzneprincess]

Tiff,
Glad you had a mommies only cruise! Even though the dummy ruined it . Question, am I the ony one who did not receive excursion info from DCL? I did booked through Captain Brayns in Grand Cayman for the Sting ray tour. Has anyone used them before? I am faxing my request into to Dolphin Discovery tommorrow, for the swim in Cozumel. But I am undecided about the rest of our time

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

I have heard very good things about them here on the DIS Boards and on Cruise Critic.com. I used Nativeway Water sports and was VERY happy! There were only about 15 of us. Nice boat, free water and punch. Three nice tour guides, took great care of us and even moved us one time when a HUGE cruise group came to close. They only charge $25 per adult, I think under 6 or 7 free and you can also pay $10 for adults who want to ride and not get in the water. We went to 2 sites, the stingray city and then to a reef. I actually made a reservation for myself, my 5 year and my sister and her Partner for our October cruise but I am being honest in that it was weird AKA kinda scary but beautiful and neat at the same time. My 5 year old DS LOVES marine life and even if he did not get in it is an experience of a lifetime. I was also thinking my MIL and 2 year old could just ride an "see" the rays. I don't know yet. After we tendered in I saw the taxi's/vans with signs saying $3.00 to 7 mile beach and some of our table mates went and said it was wonderful.................I think the dolphin discovery is great and your kids will LOVE it. How is the baby?

Tiff

 

[sistert]

Just booked our excursions. Figured we go with the DCL listed excursions this time, find our own next time or just wander about

Key West: Sunset Sail- Western Union Schooner, we've been to Key West before so we'll wander about, do some shopping and have dinner before the sail at our favorite Cuban restaurant (gotta get a Mojito!)

Grand Cayman: Atlantis Submarine 9:20, Shipwreck and Reef Snorkel 1:40

Cozumel: Fury Catamaran Sail, Snorkel, and Beach Party

Can't wait!

 

[rocadonismom]

Okay. We finally have the stateroom stuff figured out. We will be in 2611. Me (27), my sister Kristen (19), and my parents Ralph (54) and Sherry (48). My parents have early seating, while me and my sister have the late seating.

Next thing to figure out is the excursions. I can't get a straight answer from anyone in my group so I'm just booking for me.

Ginger- I would like to be on the TOT list as a giver-outer.

So glad to see everyone posting on this thread again. I can't believe the cruise is coming so quickly. Can't wait to meet everyone!

 

[carole88]

Hi everybody,

We finally decided on some excursions. At Grand Cayman we are going to do the 1:00 Stingray City Snorkel Tour and at Cozumel we are going to do the Fury Catamaran Sail, Snorkel & Beach Party.

My kids are so excited to be going on the cruise that they want to have a little bedtime talk each night about the many wonderful things that we will be doing on our cruise. I love the alone time that we get with each other. I am very grateful for these boards for giving me so much information to share with them!

 

[sistert]

Originally posted by carole88
...and at Cozumel we are going to do the Fury Catamaran Sail, Snorkel & Beach Party.

Hi Carole!

Bryan and I just booked that exact excursion last night! We'll see you there!

I'm trying to be patient but booking the excursions just reminded me just how close it is until time to sail!

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

1. Anyone heard from Rae or about her cruise?
2. Any opinions on the sword and daggers for the Peter Pan and Captain Hook costumes on disneystore.com?
3. Anyone ever taken a cab to Chakanab for a beach day?
4. Anyone ever done the semi sub tour explorer in Cozumel?
5. Anyone ever done the Tour of Grand Cayman DCL excursion?
6. How much candy are you all bringing for the TOT?

Thanks!
Tiffiny

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

Did you know that when a shrimp is first born, it is male, and it gradually evolves to female as it matures.

 

[Poohbush]

Emma, that's rather interesting! What is it when it's at midlife? Is it a he-she?

Tiff, are the swords & daggers plastic? I don't think they would have much problems if it's just plastic. And thanks for the info on the Hyatt. We're looking forward to staying there.

Everyone, we need your thoughts & prayers. My MIL was just diagnosed with breast cancer. While the doctors are assuring her they've caught it in a very early state, it's still a very scary time. They're telling her to keep her plans for the cruise, so this will be her time away from the "real world" concerns!

Ginger, my MIL would like to participate in the ToT. She'll be giving out candy. Their cabin is 6137.

Tina

 

[Zitofamily]

Hello everyone:

I have not been on this board for so long. Boy have I missed alot! You are such a fun and helpful group. I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible on the cruise.

We (my husband, Daughter (8) and Son (4) and I) have not scheduled any excursions yet. I appreciate all the posts the rest of you are sharing regading what you have chosen and what you recommend.

I am leaning toward no excursions at all. Especially since my son is so young and I am having trouble finding excursions suitable for his age. What do you think? Will I regret this decision?

I plan on reading up on these boards to see what people in the past have done on their own at each port and try to plan our outings that way. Has anyone run across a specific thread they can point me too that will be helpful in planning our own excursions?

Rae: Welcome back! Thanks for sharing all your experiences with us. Thanks, also, for posting about the mini golf in Cozumel. I think that is what we will do. Can a 4 year old handle the course or is it too tough? The horseback riding sounds awesome. Is this something a family can do or is it for more experienced riders.

Back to reading for awhile...........have a great day everyone!

 

[KaitlinsMom]

Zitofamily - I am with you, I haven't booked any excursions either - have 5 year old and not sure what she will do - Although the mini golf and horseback riding sounds great! Looking forward to hearing more about these -

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

I feel the same about the excursions with my 2 and 5 year old DS's. I just went on a 7 day western on Carnival with my DH before he deployed and with all of our excursions I felt I was on a triathelon (?sp?)..........this time we are taking it easy with 7 mile beach, Chakanab and Key West trolley.

I am trying to book things for my Mom, Dad and MIL since my DM is disabled and none are "beach" people

 

["Ginger"]

We aren't booking anything either. When we first started cruising our DD was young only 3 we couldn't take her on the DCL excursions so we learned to go it alone. We really like it better we can see what we want and come and go as we please not having to wait for a group or to board stuffy buses.

We are going to rent an electric car while at Key West. Cruise around for a while see the site we want to see grab a bit to eat and a frozen Keylime Pie on a Stick for dessert. Later we want to see the Cat Show at Mallory Square and watch the sunset.

We'll rent a jeep while at GC to cruise over to Rum Point Beach stopping to see a few sites before we get there. Play on the beach for awhile have a good lunch there and one of their great frozen drinks. Ashley wants to go to the factory where they make the Tortuga Rum Cakes, she loves them.

Cozumel it's a cab ride to Mr. Sancho's again to play on the beach and snorkeling. We'll get a YUMMY lunch there with a bucket of beers. As we are leaving I'll do a little shopping at their small open air shops.

On Castaway we'll play in the sand if Ashley decides she's going to join us. Go snorkeling have a drink, eat, maybe take a walk around the island if a storm does come along. So far it's happened to us twice. On one cruise we never made it to the pier, to windy to dock the ship.

So there's our week, already goin, went by fast didn't it.

 

["Ginger"]

T-or-T list

The Dis Board T-or-T

Date: Oct. 30, 2003
Time: 11 a.m.
Gather Place: Deck 3 Midship in front of Lumiere's
Leaving at 11:10 a.m. to hunt and haunt participanting staterooms.


Carole88 stateroom 2130 Rachel 9 and Tessa 6

quackattack 2084 Andrew 3

mdvasquez 2110 Ashley 12, Brendan 13, Alex 16 and Kayla 2

Ginger 2052 Ashley 6 3/4

dzneprincess 2071 CJ 8, Taylor 7 and Max 4.

Rae519 5622 Michael 8 ?

Poohbush 6130 greeting and treating, thank you, has DD Katie 17 months

DMIL of Poohbush 6137 greeting and treating

Caroly1023 2611 greeting and treating

Buzz&Woody's Mom 2102 DS's 2.5 and 5

martel-luv-wdw 5020 Shawn 7

rwpeterson DD 10 and DD8

DVCLady 7510 Leena 6 and Ryan 2

KEH 7619 Emma 15 , Oliver and James 13.

Paulmc80 greeting and treating stateroom 7620

Jhalkias 7550 Sophia 3

KaitlinsMom 7106 Kaitlin 5, Marrisa 16.

Zitofamily 6022 Caitlyn 8 and Cameron 4



Thank you.

Our Prayers go out to Poohbushs MIL.

 

[mdvasquez]

GINGER: I guess you keep missing my message, our stateroom has changed, we are now 2110.

TIFF: 1. If you want to be sure about the sword and daggers, email the DCL web site and ask them. They are pretty good about responding to questions.
2. We have never taken a cab to Chakanab, but are considering doing it this year.
3.. Last year we did the Island tour and stingray city excursion through DCL. We enjoyed it! You get to hold turtles at the turtle farm!
4. Last year for TorT I bought little goodies from oriental trading and put those along with some candy in goodie bags. I just ordered my goodies yesterday. Thank goodness i bought things that came in units of 4 dozen, because I have counted 26 kids so far. I ordered 5 different little goodies. I can't wait to make up the bags!
Thats all the questions I can help you with.
EMMA: I got The Two Towers today! Cant wait to watch it this weekend!!!!! Also Read the book this summer, it had a very interesting ending, which I assume will be the beginning of the Return of the King.
Dena

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

Oh I watched it yesterday! It's still brilliant 8th time through and half the fun is being word perfect anyway! I watched the preview of Return of the King, it looks amazing. I really must finish reading the two towers.

 

[carole88]

Poohbush - Our thoughts and prayers are with your MIL and your family. My MIL had a scare a few years ago and we know how frightening and stressful it is for the entire family.

Sistert - I know exactly what you mean about booking the excursions. We are all so excited I think we may bust!

Ginger - Thank you for organizing the TorT. It looks like there will be a great group of kids. Thanks again!

 

[DVCLady]

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[buzz&woody'smom]

I wanted to include my prayers for your MIL. I am so sorry your family is going through this ordeal. I truly believe it will be ok and will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Tiffiny

 

[Zitofamily]

Rose: Thanks for the shrimp trivia. I never knew that about shrimp. It's amazing what one can learn on this board!

Tina: You can count on my prayers for your MIL and your whole family. I am so glad she is able to keep her plans for the cruise.

Kaitlin's mom, Buzz and Woody's mom & Ginger: Thanks for lettting me know we aren't the only ones not booking excursions. I appreciate learning what you are planning to do at each port on your own. I'd love to hear more about 7 mile beach, Chakanab and Mr. Sanchos.

Dena: Great idea using Oriental Trading Co stuff for T&T. I better go dig my catalog back out of the garbage - LOL!

I really appreciate the countdown thingies some of you have on your posts. I am not very computer literate and it would take me way too long to figure out how to do that so I am enjoying yours.