any November 15th eastern 7 ngt cruisers out there?

[mkauffman]

It looks like we're all on decks 6 and 7 (and most of my family, 7 out of 9 staterooms) are on 7. Between us we probably took up the whole deck! How do we spell party??

Lisa, you're going to have a shining house before you leave! That's great. Less to do when you get back!

I'm trying to pack what I can. I need to get my summer stuff out. I have the garment bag packed with the dress stuff. It's supposed to be in the 70s again this weekend! Go figure!

How many days until paradise?

Michelle

 

[lbgraves]

WOW Michelle! I didn't realize that you were having a family reunion onboard. We wouldn't be able to get enough people to fill that many rooms. Heck at most we could get one more room of people. LOL! That's fine with me though.


Still trudging thru the cleaning here. I HATE the dust here in NC. It starts collecting the second you wipe it up. With all of us having allergies it is a never ending cycle. Definantly looking forward to the fresh air & sunshine on the cruise.

As I was vacuuming the stairs I thought of a question...still thinking. What do you do at WDW when it rains...I mean downpours? We had 3.46 inches of rain yesturday. I hadn't thought to look into that but would love to have suggestions from those of you who have been to WDW before of things to do indoors as a backup plan. THANKS!!!

The kitchen calls me....

 

[SINK]

Chances of heavy downpour (rain) during Nov at WDW are minimal. However, just in case of "heavy downpour", Disney Quest is an indoor interactive "theme park" located in Downtown Disney. Or watch a movie at the AMC. For those who are staying at a DVC resort, members can check out videos.

 

[lbgraves]

I looked at that but the kids are too young for the activities. I'm sure that we will find something to do. I am picking up some compact umbrellas to stick in our backpack just in case though. It is nice to know that there are videos available at the resort. Thanks for the info!

 

[SINK]

Lisa, the VCR are in DVC resorts (Old Key West, Broadwalk Villas, Villas at the Wilderness Lodge).

 

[nedleycan]

As Steve says, it probably won't rain really hard in November (didn't I read somewhere that November is one of the driest months in Florida?) It rained last year (first week of December) while we were at Animal Kingdom and MGM (did both in one day... not really impressed with either, for small kids) and we bought a poncho (better than an umbrella Lisa) and just kept going. The best thing is that it isn't as busy when it rains. Don't worry about it Lisa. It is actually kinda fun!

 

[kimszath]

Wow! 2 weeks from right now, I'll be all settled in at the Contemporary!!! We're getting so excited about the trip, even hubby, who would die before he'd act like it. Needs to get this kind of attitude --->

Well, he decided to start the Atkins Diet on Monday. He's a little grumpy, so I hope that subsides in the next couple of weeks. At least I'll have Mom and Luke along! The box of Disney stuff was MOST excellent. I'm packing this weekend, I hope. Still gotta find those sexy black high heels. Anybody know a good website for SHOES??? BACK to Dillard's. Again. I should buy stock. Oh, and I ordered some of those SpaceBags for packing--they arrived today. If anyone has the urge, their website says 3-4 weeks for shipping, but I just ordered them last week and they're here. Don't pay for express shipping! Haven't tried them yet, but I hear they're cool, kinda like high-tech ziploc baggies. I need all the help I can get, especially since I usually pack the whole closet.

I think I have too many packing lists. I'll never get through all of them. Oh, if anyone gets Cruise Travel magazine, there's a cool picture of the Paradise Point Tramway on St Thomas in an article about the island. That was the only excursion my Mom wanted to go on, and now we have to take a taxi. Reminds me... gotta cancel the Butterfly Farm tour.

 

[nedleycan]

Yeah! I think I have a tropical dress! Someone at work brought in two dresses for me today. One is a beautiful (did I say sexy?) red dress... size 5/6... way too small... darn (she says... "it will fit, it is stretchy" I don't think so)!!!! But, she also brought in a black spanish-looking short dress with exotic looking flowers on it. It looks nice, however is tight and very sexy (I guess she is a sexy person!). I will have to go bra-less (sorry for all the detail Steve). Brian looked at it and said "ya, looks great... if you will actually wear it without a bra! You never go bra-less!" Well, I consider that a challenge!!!! Meghan said "I like that dress, can she make one for me?" I explained that she didn't make it, she bought it... but Meghan still wants one... hmmmm... should I be worried? haha

So, now I have a dress for semi-formal, a dress for palo, a dress for tropical night and a few other dresses. Now I just need formal night. The girl at work who I hope will lend it to me is on her honeymoon. She comes back on Monday, and will hopefully say "yes". I love the dress she has, and I know it fits. Cross your fingers.

Kim, we were on the Atkins, and that is how I lost my 12 lbs in about a month, and Brian lost 20 lbs. total in about 1.5 months. It is a great diet, but I wouldn't do it near cruise time... although, if he sticks to it, he will probably lose 10 lbs. in the next 2 weeks. Then, he can take it easy on the cruise, and restart after the cruise. Good luck! We were never grumpy, but we saw the results really fast, so it kept us going. I am so pumped about the weight I have lost. I am sure he will be fine soon.

 

[kimszath]

Linda--glad you mentioned dresses... I hadn't even thought about getting a dress to wear to Palo's. Actually, I may have to wear my awesome new pants... paid as much for my pair of pants as I did for the "little black dress!" They feel almost like velvet, but are some kind of neat brushed rayon, or something like that. They're covered in jungle animals... lions, tigers, giraffes, the like. I saw them on the rack and thought they were the coolest thing ever, though there was only one pair left (she'd just gotten one of each size two days before), and they were a size smaller than I'm wearing right now. Luckily, she said they ran a little big--to take them home and at least try them on (it's a small town where the shop owners trust you to take them "on approval" and bring them back or come back and pay!) I tried them on at home that evening, and it was like they were custom made just for me! Wonder if it'll be cold in Palo's... I need to wear them with a sleeveless black shirt. That still gives me an excuse to shop for another nice dress, though! While I'm searching for SHOES...

So how are you guys packing? I think I'll just have to make space for 9 days, and lay stuff out for every day to make sure I'm covered. I'm so afraid I'll forget something really obvious and important... like underwear... AAARRGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!

 

[lbgraves]

You know, we have some ponchos in the garage. They are on my list to pack. When I looked into all the parks I thought that for a 3 & 5 yo MK would be the only one to really interest them. That is good because it leaves alot for later visits.

It sounds like everyone is finishing up their dress hunts. Wont we look nice! We will have to try to get a group shot one night when we are all dressed up...maybe after early dinner / before the later show??? Let's see how the timing goes. 6 might work too.

 

[nedleycan]

Our kids were approx. the same age as your's last year, and we found that MK was by far the best. We will only have one Disney day this year, and we will go to MK for sure.

 

[SINK]

Originally posted by nedleycan
It rained last year (first week of December) while we were at Animal Kingdom and MGM (did both in one day... not really impressed with either, for small kids)

We were at WDW from 11/28/02 to 12/5/02 (before hopping on the Wonder). I didn't recall that it rained during our stay. Can't speak for Thurs through Sunday (since we were on the Disney Wonder). The first few days were extremely cold at night, but by Sunday, things warmed up a bit. We even did the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (not worth the extra $, just go to WDW during Xmas/New Years, and it's the same if not better and no extra $ but have to deal with the crowds).

 

[nedleycan]

We were on the Wonder from December 1st - 5th. Then, on the 6th, we did AK and MGM. That is the day it rained. Our cruise was unbelievably beautiful weather. The workers on the cruise said that we were the first cruise in 4 weeks to have such great weather. It was over 80 degrees every day, and perfect sunny days. It was only when we returned to Florida that it got yucky. It wasn't hard rain, just a constant drizzle all day... but we didn't care! The only bad thing was the photos, as we always had a hood or poncho on. Sorry that your cruise was cold at night Steve, we had really hot nights, that we would walk around the deck... just shows you that you never know what kind of weather you are going to get... you just make the best of it!

 

[mkauffman]

We were in Florida the week before Christmas last year and it was rainy and chilly. My uncle (who lives in Orlando) said that it was unusually crappy weather (for lack of a better word). I guess you just get it in your head that FL is supposed to be beautiful and it's a little bit of a let down when the weather doesn't cooperate.

Kim, I'm like you. I'm more afraid of not packing something really obvious than I am of not packing my dinner clothes! I'll forget something stupid like contact solution (speaking of, I must buy!).

Linda, are we going to see a sexy side of you that doesn't "pop" out often (sorry, couldn't help myself)?

Lisa, I would love to have pics taken with all of us. That's a great idea.

Sherry, what day are you guys getting into FL?

Michelle

 

[SINK]

Opps. Forgot to clarify. It was chilly the first few nights during our stay at WDW (Nov 28 - Dec 1, then it warmed up a bit Dec 2 - 5th. The cruise was beautiful (Dec 5 - 8). We had better weather on the Dec 5th sailing compared to one earlier late May last year. We had awful weather late March/early April on our Western this year, so, hopefully this time, the weather would be great. One bad, one good, one bad, one good...

 

[sherry]

Hi everyone

Michelle, I am now getting into FL on Saturday morning. My youngest daughter's senior recongnition for band fell on Friday night, after 4 years of competition band and all of her hard work, we couldn't miss that! Hopefully flights will go as planned, we arrive at 10:12. When we get back we are staying at the Swan until Monday evening.

We had a drizzly day at sea last time we sailed at approximately the same time of year, the rest of the weather was beautiful.

 

[nedleycan]

You may just see something that isn't seen very often. haha

I am sure everything will work out fine Sherry!

Michelle, I will have plenty of solution if you run out! I am sure between all of us, we will be covered!

 

[Tonydana]

hey guys.. been a crazy few days around here, and it is going to get worse..

anyways - congrats on the upgrade julie... that is wonderful.. don't worry about the bubbles, i'm sure there will be plenty for all, i know i bought a box of 24 i think, so i'll hand them out too.. as far as the boys jumping ship over the verandah.. believe me, i have had nightmares about stephen already.. i had to get the verandah room, tony and i had it last time and i cannot go backwards.. it was awesome.. i'm sure they have really good locks, etc.. i think i'm more afraid of being on deck and him trying to get away, he is starting to run/walk.. he couldn't wait another few weeks till we got back could he..

michelle - sorry you guys lost the game.. although i know the feeling of almost being relieved that you did..

kim - i'm up for walking too on the ship - what time are you guys planning on doing it.. also, if you guys don't mind, hubby and stephen might join us too, depending on the time.. you will love the contemporary - we stayed there a few times.. love it.. hey, if you find any great deals for black shoes online, let me know.. i need some too and don't know when i will get to the mall.. ugh.. too much to do..

linda - go without the bra.. i'm not daring believe me, hubby gives me a hard time alot cause i really hate anything tight, try a 38D... yikes.. and they were worse when i had stephen.. anyways, sorry for the graphics.. but if you can get away with it.. go for it..

lisa - i definately want to get a picture of all of us.. and i thought maybe one of just all the kids would be cute too...

think that is it for now.. off to do some real cleaning today.. more later guys.. have a great day..

dana

 

[Tonydana]

do you guys know if we can get reprints of our cruise pictures when we get home or can we just make reprints on our own???

dana

ps.. who is really off to clean now..

 

[nedleycan]

I really doubt that you can get reprints after you leave the ship. They take so many pictures every day (wait until you see it!) that they could possibly keep them for very long.

If you found a place that would do reprints from an original photograph, then you could, but most places won't do that, they will require a negative, just so you don't "rip-off" the photographer.