any1 going in december 17 2005 on the west

[62travelDisney]

So nice to hear from you all. Will pass info to DS 13+ Kathy, he's kinda shy so we'll see, but I'd love for this trip to be really different for him, go off w the kids, have a blast.

I was going to read the whole thread, but seeing how many posts...whew!

Looks like we're all doing the same thing now, thinking about packing (1 child is packed for) and for once, out of necessity, I am completely done shopping, wrapping, etc. for the holidays. Unfortunately did so much of that, never did any cruise planning. (Compulsively planned for our eastern a couple of years ago though!)

Anyone going to Stingray City w Captain Marvins? Heard that was good, looking into it.

 

[cheermom4ever]

We're staying at Port Orleans - French Quarter pre-cruise. We'll be there on the 15th. We have Lilo and Stitch's Character Breakfast and MVMCP scheduled for the 16th. My DS is 6. Have fun!

Donna

 

[cheermom4ever]

I had Captain Marvin's Stingray City scheduled but rebooked Native Way. They have an excursion called Rays, Reef and Rum Point that I read alot of good things about on Cruise Critic Message Board. Everything I read about Captain Marvins was good also. The Rum Point part of it is a beach excursion with lunch.

Donna

 

[cheermom4ever]

Laurie,

Welcome! Is your 6 year old a boy? Don't worry that you have not booked anything yet. There are still things you can book. For Grand Cayman try Captain Marvin's or Native Way. For Costa Maya try Chacchoben Mayan Ruins or ShoreTrips. I have also read positive things about Castaway Cay's Stingray Adventure through Disney. I think the 12:00 time slot is still available.

Donna

 

[ckb_nc]

We are headinf th MMVCP on the 16th as well, staying at the Contemporary the night of the 16th

Two weeks and counting

 

[krhardy]

We've got a snow day here- so the girls are home from school and planning to have fun in the white stuff.
I've started filling the laundry basket- we're getting excited!
Is anyone staying at Port Orleans Riverside pre cruise? We will be there on the 13th. We've got Cindy's lunch and dinner at Chef Mickey's on the 14th.
Happy packing!

We will be at PO Riversidefrom the 13th-17th as well...we're doing MVMCPC on the 15th...Epcot the 14th, MK the 15th, and MGM the 16th. Doing all our meals in the parks...Marakesh at Epcot, Liberty Tree at MK, and Prime Time at MGM.
Well, gotta get back to work...the gym I work at is closed from the 24th-Jan 2nd, so I've gotta work while I can!

 

[62travelDisney]

Laurie,

Welcome! Is your 6 year old a boy? Don't worry that you have not booked anything yet. There are still things you can book. For Grand Cayman try Captain Marvin's or Native Way. For Costa Maya try Chacchoben Mayan Ruins or ShoreTrips. I have also read positive things about Castaway Cay's Stingray Adventure through Disney. I think the 12:00 time slot is still available.

Donna

Thanks Donna, 6yr. old is a girl but she likes boys! Appreciate the tips, will look into it now.

Laurie

 

[Momma2girls]

Can someone tell me what MMVCP is?
I haven't figured out all the Disney acronyms!
Thanks!

 

[KevinP1935]

Can someone tell me what MMVCP is?
I haven't figured out all the Disney acronyms!
Thanks!

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party I believe.

 

[Richfield Autopia]

I think ckb_nc means MVMCP, not MMVCP.

Click here for more information about Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

 

[Disney Rocks]

Disney Magic looks wonderful as usual sitting at Port Canaveral. Two more weeks and that will be us there on the ship. We are sure excited in our house as I am sure everyone else's household is. It is only six more days until our vacation begins.

Take care and have a terrific weekend.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Howdy everybody,
2 weeks from today we will all be having an awesome time on the Magic!!!
I cant believe the past 15 months have gone by at last.
I hope everyone is ready to go!
I'm 99% ready, which is good for me.
Looking forward to meeting you all in 14 days.
Kathy

 

[cheermom4ever]

Hi Kathy,

I will be at the terminal around 11:00 and will look for you. You have given a very good description. I am 5 ft with light brown shoulder length curly hair. I will probably wear a straw hat with black band. My DS (age 6) is big for his age and has short dark brown curly hair and brown eyes.

Donna

 

[Scotch]

Still no documents here.

 

[pittcrew]

Yeah!!! We finally got our pirate costumes together!!!

The date is approaching so fast, that I was really starting to feel overwhelmed with all the things we hadn't had time to do yet. Still not sure how I'm going to get us packed on time (am a teacher, and will be working up until 4PM on the 16th), but I can already taste those Tropical Depressions and Creme Brulee cheesecakes.

We are traveling with Krhardy and Khaksimum so we know we will have one wild time!!!

 

[Carol36]

We have Captain Marvins Stingray excursion booked.(14 of us) I can't believe that we have less than 2 weeks to go!!!

Carol

 

[tamicampbell]

I am havign the toughest time trying to figure out what to pack and not using too many suitcases. We are bringing 2 outfits a day to wear. Who knows if we will wear them or not but just in case. I am bringing 3 dresses to wear (palo brunch, palo dinner and formal) We only want to bring 2 suitcases and one is a little one and that already is packed with our Pirate stuff. The girls have a big bag with their names on them that all of their clothes can fit in except their dresses. I can not imagine how many suitcaes some of you are going to have to bring. We are just a family of 4. Sandra, how many are you taking with you? I am going to get all the packing done by this weekend and then just have the last minute things to pack. We will be at the port by noon. We are going clothes shopping this morning for my younger one. I bought the cutest outfit but it is for Christmas. I may give in and give it to her early. Well I am off to email Shirley from the perfect gift and order my baskets finally.

Hugs
Tami

 

[nzdisneymom]

Y'all make sure to check out the Live from the Magic thread on the Cruise Meets board because that's gonna be US in two weeks! I'm so excited! My cruise box is getting full of stuff, and I think I've got my dinner-wear figured out for me! I'll start packing in earnest next weekend, but I keep tossing stuff in the box. I got some disposable cameras yesterday for the boys.

BTW, that reminds me -- I only have one memory card for our digital camera but didn't want to lug the laptop. Are there computers available on board that if I bring a blank CD, I could burn the photos from my camera card to the CD? Anyone know? I'm even willing to pay for the service - just don't want to have to lug something extra if I could do it there.

Or anyone bringing their laptop that can take the "smart media" card and burn them for me?

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Hi Cindy,
Yes you can down load your pictures onto a cd. I have read of people doing this. I dont now if they did it on the computers or left them at shutters to be done.
Kathy

 

[62travelDisney]

Cindy, I also sometimes buy an extra digital memory card when they go on sale. Sometimes they are very reasonable on sale, and maybe even less than you'd have to pay shutters to help you.

See U soon!!!

Laurie