Any Magic Halloween Cruisers 2003 out there?

["Ginger"]

I took Ashley to Costco today, they have Disney costume for sale. She took one look at one of the Princess gowns and about dead right there. Oh!!! Mommy that's what I want to be...can I wear that gown on formal night???? So that took care of my Halloween costume shopping for her. Now something for Bill and I.

Jhalkias I was in Ohio 2 weeks ago, Columbus. Have a great time at MNSSHP, wish we were going.

I understand that the Radisson has sold out of 2 King Bed Suites for Oct 24. Wonder why???? LOL

If I don't have a chance to get back on this week, got to work, you all have a great week.

 

[DVCLady]

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[dzneprincess]

Ginger,
My crew will be at the RAD the evening before the cruise.

 

[KEH]

Hi everyone from a wet and chilly England. Our summer heatwave has definitely gone for good. Roll on some Florida and Caribbean sunshine.

We won't be able to join you at the Radisson before the cruise. We are staying at the Boardwalk from October 17th to 24th so if anyone is in that area during that time and wants to meet up on the Boardwalk or in Epcot, let me know.

I think all these tired mothers should get together. I seem to remember a while ago that someone suggested a girls only visit to Palo for High Tea. Is that still in the plan? If not, does anyone think it would be a good idea?

Would it be hard to get a reservation for several people? If we can co-ordinate the booking, I don't mind making the resevration when we board, although I don't think we would be amongst the first families on board so if someone else will be earlier and wants to do it, that's fine.

Let me know if you think it's a good idea and at what time and then we can get it sorted. I guess we would just need everyone's stateroom numbers to link the bookings.

Right, I must do some work or there will be no money for cruising!

Karen

 

[rae519]

Unless there is someone who will object, I have proposed the following:

Radisson Friday Night -
We will be there both Thursday and Friday nights. Any suggestions for a meeting would be welcomed. Ginger's idea about dinner is great. I will have room for 1 more person in my van if we do this.
IF Andy's favorite restaurant isn't too far (Dixie Crossroads), that could be a great place to have dinner.


Meet and Greet - Saturday October 25
Promenade Lounge after the Safety Drill and before the Sail Away Party - just a short "Hi, I'm....!".
Mom, Michael and I will be wearing Orange Pumpkin face shirts - so we should be easy to spot.


Brunch - Monday October 27 - 10:00 at Palo
Mom and I will be there.
If one of our group has concierge service, they can make the reservation ahead of time for all of us. If not, we have to have names/room numbers ahead of time to make it for those who will be arriving late.


Trick or Treat - Thursday October 30 -
Ginger has been great about keeping the list so I defer to her for the plans regarding this event.

I was thinking of having something additional for "after T and T" for all of us - not quite sure what or where, but maybe a little "party" . This would be great if I had the WD Suite so I could offer my room, but I don't think a Category 6 can hold all of us! Maybe the Promenade Lounge area? Again, it's generally not too busy there and maybe we could come up with a few games for the kids (pin the tail on the donkey?) Hey, whatever!!!


Also, those who wish to dine together can link their reservations now with the DCL representatiave and be seated together.

IF you have a preference for servers, you can request that server at the Dining Room Changes during Embarkation. I do this all the time and really like the idea of having the same "friend" from past cruises be my server. Same with rotation - if you want a different rotation, you can ask for the change.
Again, the word is "request" - they will do their best and usually can make your request a reality.

Also, Talent Show - Emma, Michael and I, so far, are the only ones who are planning to get involved with this - that is assuming that they haven't done away with it by then! I sure would like to see some others - hey, none of us are professionals, so as amateurs we sure would like some company up on stage!!!! Sing, dance, play an instrument? Even if you are just learning the instrument!

Also, what about excursions? Anyone want to see if there will be others with them from our group on the excursion?

I am considering parasailing, but Michael is too little (size/weight).
I had other plans but they seem to be falling apart since Michael changes his mind as quickly as he changes his clothes. Mom doesn't want to do anything but Rainforest and reading!!! But hey, it's her vacation and at least I got her to get a costume together!!!!

Okay, that's a lot to digest - so let's try to improve my list - as soon as I find it.(tee hee hee).

Rae

 

[KEH]

Rae,

Mark & I would love to join you for the brunch. Do we need to book ourselves and ask them to link our resvervation with yours or do you (or someone) need room numbers to link the ressie for all who want to join in? I think this is what Ginger did last year (Ginger if you're out there, how does it work?).

What do you think of the idea of a ladies only high tea? The only thing is when to do it - we will be too full after brunch and the other at sea day is Thursday when we are trick or treating. Maybe on reflection it's not a good idea. Any thoughts?

Karen

 

[KEH]

Rae,

Forgot to ask. Are the t-shirts the ones from Verandah Man? He very kindly sent us the art work and we are thinking of getting them made here for me, Mark & Emma to wear.

Karen

 

[Verandah Man]

From Rae: I am considering parasailing

That's my Rae, you will love it, did you see the photos I sent you???

 

[rae519]

I love the Ladies Only High Tea!!!! We could do that on Thursday afternoon!! T and T will be at 11AM - so we would have time for a 2:30 High Tea. Yes, I think it would be soooo nice! And relaxing!

Ginger, how did you group do it for Brunch? Andy?

We have always had someone in the WD Suite make the reservation through concierge services.

I picked up these T-shirts last year in the after Halloween Sale - I should ask Andy to make decals for us, but I hate to keep him so busy with these projects. Andy - you know where I am coming from on this!

Also, Andy - I did see the parasailing pictures this morning. I had a cold shiver run down my back......

Rae

 

[KEH]

Rae,

Let's see who else is interested in High Tea and go for it then.

We have Andy's design (it is the one he did some time ago for door magnets) and can e-mail it to you if you don't want to trouble Andy.

I am also considering parasailing BUT I am very cowardly. I was very nervous on the banana boat last year (and not only because hanging on to the handle brought me into far too close proximity with the very large, very hairy man in front who was only wearing swimming trunks - get the picture?)

I am scared of heights (why am I even considering this I hear you say) and blind as a bat without my specs. Andy, do they let you keep your glasses on (sorry I know it's a bit of a sore point for you at the moment - the things some people will do to see the inside of the ladies room - lol).

If I can be persuaded, I might be up there - what do you think, Rae are you game?

Karen

PS I have done some work today, honest!

 

["Ginger"]

Karen I would love to do High Tea with you. We are doing T-or-T early, High tea is in the afternoon 3:30-4:30.

To make ressie for others is easy you need the last name in which the stateroom has been booked under, also the stateroom number. In the past I have put the Palo ressies under "THE DIS GROUP" . That made it easy for anyone who want to be added on later. I didn't have any problems making the ressies at Palo for brunch without Concieerge Services. I was at Palo when they opened the doors to accept reservations though.
We are still undecided about brunch. If we decided to do brunch we'll make our ressies.

Not sure where Dixie Crossing. We usually go to one of the restaurants that the ship pasts as we are leaving the port.

To link your reservations you'll need to exchange the booking reservation numbers and last names of those you wish to link with.

I am so sorry that Ray will not be making our tee-shirts this year. He has closed his business, not making enough to keep it going.

The past couple of years most of the families have gone to Lumiere's for lunch after the T-or-T. The kids all eat fast to get back to the clubs. Let me know if anyone is interested in going there afterward, I'll set it up.

 

["Ginger"]

Andy you have booked your next cruise on my birthday.

BTW where is Dixie Crossing.

Off to the gym this morning, my only day to go since I have to work the rest of the week, just 17 lbs to my goal.

 

[rae519]

Karen, are you serious about the parasailing?! Well, give me a few seconds to catch my breath on that one!!!!
I just busted a gut on that "very hairy guy in front of you"....yuck!! I don't think I'd like to have to hug a stranger especially one like that....no offense hairy men, but put a shirt on!!


Okay, anyone else for Brunch? High Tea?

I'll have to check Andy's site for the location of Dixie Crossroads then get back with you.

Great idea to go to Lumiere's for lunch after T and T. We are in!

Rae

 

[KEH]

Rae, if we are going to make group bookings, I will sort out the High Tea one if you do the brunch; spread the load a little.

Karen

 

[rae519]

Okee dokee~!

So are you a Jeffrey Archer fan? I'm very BIG on Lord Archer - his books are just so engrossing!

Rae

 

[carole88]

Good morning,

We are also staying at the Raddison the night before. We plan on arriving some time in the afternoon so we would be interested in getting together for dinner. Lunch at Lumiere's after the T or T also sounds good.

I'm so happy that I cn now actually say that we are cruising next month. We are all so excited. Can't wait to meet everyone!

 

[rae519]

The list, in no particular order:

Rose-greenthumb and KEH
England
Karen, Mark, DD Emma (alias Rose - 15) and twin DS James and Oliver (13)

Lauren K
Virginia
Lauren
DS, DD
parents Neighbors and their DS 5
Stateroom 6571/6596

Kaitlens Mom
So. California
Karen, DH and child (5)

Buzz&Woody's Mom
Jacksonville,NC
Tiff, MIL, DS 2 1/2, and DS 5
Stateroom 2102-2103
RADISSON

MDVasquez
Sebastian, FL
Dena (due 2/28!!!!), DH Michael
DS Alex (16) and Brnedan (13)
DD Ahsley (12)
Parent, MIL, 2 DS and spouses (1 baby each)
Cousin, his DW and their 2 children
Late Dining
Stateroom 6055-6053

Sally0
Denver
Sally, DH
DS (14 and 11)
DM, DD, DS and BIL and DD (18)


Austinmom
Austin, TX
Shannon, DH Matt
DS Connor (5), DD Carlyn (14 months)

Carolyn 1023
Pocono Pines, PA
Carolyn (28), Brenda (50)
Stateroom 7035
Parents - Ralph (54) and Sherry (48)
stateroom 7034


Dzneprincess
Columbus, GA
DW (28), DH (30) DS (8,4 and 5 months)
DD (7)

DisneyDeb
N. Windham, CT
Deb (47), DD (20)


Quackattack
Rochelle, DH Stephen
DS Andrew (3)
Sister Melissa and DD (Keesah)

Asheryl
DW 59, DH (59),
DS (17 and 18)
DD (20, 20 and 17)

Paulmc80 and Kayefire
Oahu/Georgia
Paul, Kaye and Kaye's Mom June
June's birthday and 1st cruise!
Early Dining with rae 519

Poohbush
DH, DW, DD (17 months)
DH's parents

Martel-lu-wdw
DH, DW

Zitofamily
Boise, ID
DH, DW,
DD (8)
DS (4)


Carole 88
Long Island
DW, DH, DD (9 and 6)
Stateroom 2130

Nadtwins
New York
DH, DW
DS (twins -11)

DVC Lady
CT
DW (29) - celebrating 30th birthday on cruise!
DH (36)
DD 6
DS 2


Sistert
Maryland
TeAntae -ee
Bryan -39
First Anniversary Cruise

Jhalkias
N.Canton, OHN
DW, DH
DS 16
DD 3

Ginger
MD
Ginger 46
DH Bill (40)
DD Ashley (6)


rae519
Peru, IN - NATIVE NEW YORKER!
Driving in from Indiana -
Radisson on Thursday and Friday night
Rae (48), Mom, (74) and Michael (8)
Early Dining with Paul and Kaye
Stateroom 5622


Please do corrections, additions and deletions. Thanks!
Rae

 

[mdvasquez]

Hey everyone. We are back from Orlando. It took me 20 minutes to catch up on all of the posts. What a bunch of chatterboxes you were this weekend!

Anyway, we had a GREAT time despite the threat of a tropical storm. All day Friday the weather was saying the storm would be over Orlando by FRI evening. But we went to Night of Joy anyway, and when we got there we were told that the storm was sitting stationary over Tampa! So we had an overcast evening with a nice breeze keeping us cool!!! And it was a FANTASTIC night!

SAT we went to sea world, had a few raindrops in the am, but then the sun came out with still some clouds in the sky. My 2 year old niece loved the animals.

SUN we went to downtown disney for some lunch and shopping.

I bought my tickets for the OCT 3 MNNSHP and got a room at the BW. I tried to get a room for the 16 &17th of Oct, but all the studios were booked. I want to try and get to EPCOT on the 18th for the international food and wine festival.

Anyway, I would love to do the ladies afternoon tea! Also the lunch after TorT. I think we are going to do palos brunch by ourselves, since there are 16 adults traveling with us. And we will be at the Rad the night before, however, I am not sure what time yet.

Have a great day everyone.
Dena

 

[KEH]

Okay everyone. Those who want to do the Palo High Tea (ladies only - otherwise known as the Tired Moms' Convention) on Thursday afternoon either post or PM me with your last name and stateroom number and I will endeavour to make a group booking when I board. Let's hope I get to the ship at a reasonable time; I don't fancy having to tell all those tired mums that we have to go to Pluto's instead!

Rae, I do like Jeffrey Archer though it is some time since I have read any of his books. I love all types of crime books and am especially fond of books by Tami Hoag, Patricia Cornwell, James Patterson, Tess Gerritson and Linda Reichs. I am currently on the look out for books for our trip to Florida (we leave 5 weeks this Friday for a week at WDW before the cruise) so if anyone has any good suggestions, please let me know.

Karen

PS I will confirm about Lumiere's as soon as possible. Does anyone know if the lunchtime menu would have any good offerings for vegetarians?

 

[rae519]

Karen - love the title "Tired Mom's Convention"!!!!

Try Ann Rule - she was Ted Bundy's co-worker and wrote about him. She was a cop that wrote so many good magazine articles that she became a very popular author. I think I own everything she ever wrote!!!! All of her stuff is true crime, and she is very careful with details, etc. I also like Sidney Sheldon, Clive Cussler, Stuart Woods and for historical romance (taking place in England - Bertrice Small - try my favorite of hers "Moment in Time".

I will try the authors you have suggested also - thanks!

Rae