Anyone cruising May 8, 2004 Western?

[goofyguy1958]

All right, just wondering if anyone has gotten an upgrade. We apparently have not, but hey I STILL CAN'T WAIT!!!!!! (DD did this one -- Hi everyone, this is Katie )

 

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by goofyguy1958
All right, just wondering if anyone has gotten an upgrade. We apparently have not, but hey I STILL CAN'T WAIT!!!!!! (DD did this one -- Hi everyone, this is Katie )

We dont have an upgrade either and since the ship is full I doubt we will be getting one....oh well, we have a Cat 6 room so I am happy with that!

 

[nursegardener]

aprilgail2:

You said you last cruised in May, what was the weather like?? Do you think we'll need jackets or light sweaters on board. I am trying not to pack but one pair of jeans each and one light jacket each. Will we need anything else?? We will be staying at Cocoa Beach one week prior to cruise - hopefully we won't need any other "heavy" clothing since it's May and Florida!

 

[ohiominnie]

We cruised May of 2003. I hadn't packed anything really warm, but wished that I had at least a sweatshirt (I left it in the car at the port and I'm not that good of a swimmer!) The evenings walking on deck 4 were chilly. I would have spent more time out there, strolling on the deck, looking over the railing, lounging in the steamer chairs....except I was too cold!

I will be packing a sweatshirt and maybe a pair of jeans this time.

btw, the WDW portion of the trip was NOT a problem at all, warm and sunny all the time. I think it was just the ocean breezes that cooled it off so much.

HTH

 

[aprilgail2]

I am glad OhioMinnie could answer that question for you! When we went we were in bed most nights by 9 and were not really outside in the evenings so I am not sure what you would need. Now I guess I will pack a sweatshirt that I had not planned on packing. I just remember it being HOT at the islands and the waer warm where ever we went! I remember the deck being to hot to walk barefoot on....but don't know about night times LOL...hopefully this time we will be staying up and out of the room after 9pm!

 

[PizzieDuster]

Originally posted by bossladypu
I started packing for May 8, 7 day cruise (plus we are going to be in the Cape Canaveral area for 3 days prior to cruise), and there is NO way I'm going to get all our stuff in a suitcase for each of us. I have two suitcases full, plus a small carry-on suitcase and we haven't even gotten the evening clothes packed. Do you guys take a different outfit for each evening plus different day outfits? Oh my gosh, I forgot the different shoes. Now, I'm getting sick. There is just NO WAY, I can do this. Is anyone else having problems or should we take two suitcases each, plus our carry-ons? I'd like to know what others are going to do, thanks.

Hi Bosslady

Now that I'm getting ready for our 5/8 Cruise, I'm remembering what I did last year. I packed clothes in one suitcase. The second one allowed per person.... I packed shoes, toiletries - one "gym bag type" had my DD4's life vest, swim shoes, snorkel equit, etc.....

But there were 5 of us, we were alowed 2 suitcases per person. I know we each had a suitcase of clothes and probably 2 other suitcases with all toiletries, shoes, etc.

But we also were at WDW 3 days prior to our cruise.

I am completely UNDECIDED about formal night. It's not that important to me and my sons are pleading with me not to make them dress up. I'm a "club med" vacation type person from my earlier days...... I really don't want to dress up on vacation. My husband wears a tie everyday..... he doesn't like the idea either....

Bosslady... the way you feel about packing is the way I feel about Formal night................... I'm still thinking about it! Haven't decided.

I haven't received my docs yet but I got the brochure for the Shore Excursions.... okay, confuse me even more!

 

[DisneyForLife]

We bring one large suitcase each and an overnight type bag (not too big) for a carryon. I really think rolling your clothes helps with not taking up too much space. And cuts down on the wrinkles also. I have always been one of those organized types though that can fit a whole lot more in a cabinet or closet than you would think possible.
Where there is a will there is a way. Usually!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just don't forget to leave some room for the goodies you will be buying. You can pack another duffle type bag in your suitcase for that just in case you will need it and check it in with your luggage on the way home. I have done that in the past a few times and used it for the laundry.

Happy packing everyone, we are getting closer finally.

 

[goofyguy1958]

The cruise is soooo close yet sooooooooo far. I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same duldrums and ho hum attitude about the whole thing as I seem to be. I am mister excitement usually, but the past couple of days I have not felt that usual goof attitude. HELP, I need to get it back. Is it that I have completed all of our plans and now have 27 days until it all comes to fruition? Am I a perpetual planner -- only happy when planning? Give me something else to plan for....

 

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by goofyguy1958
The cruise is soooo close yet sooooooooo far. I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same duldrums and ho hum attitude about the whole thing as I seem to be. I am mister excitement usually, but the past couple of days I have not felt that usual goof attitude. HELP, I need to get it back. Is it that I have completed all of our plans and now have 27 days until it all comes to fruition? Am I a perpetual planner -- only happy when planning? Give me something else to plan for....

I don't have anything left to plan so you know what I did today?? I went out and bought Playstation 2 for me and my 4 year and 2 games....when I get bored I SHOP LOL!!

 

[CAMICKEY]

aprilgail2 - Not getting any of my booze LOL. We're ready to go. Already have my packing list done so now 4 more weeks of work and then pack and fly!!!! BTW - Happy Holiday everyone. - Mike

 

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
aprilgail2 - Not getting any of my booze LOL. We're ready to go. Already have my packing list done so now 4 more weeks of work and then pack and fly!!!! BTW - Happy Holiday everyone. - Mike

Wasn't it supposed to be "Party at Mikes Room????" I heard you were sending out party invites for all that booze!!

 

[msh8675]

Well no docs yet and I just got off the phone with TA who stated I have been upgraded to cat 9 whoohoo. Someone do a cartwheel for me as I am at work right now!!!
I am so happy we will enjoy this cruise even a bit more now!
Just as I thought I was down on my luck.
Docs are on their way to TA also so I should be getting them soon.....

HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY

 

[bossladypu]

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The cruise is soooo close yet sooooooooo far. I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same duldrums and ho hum attitude about the whole thing as I seem to be. I am mister excitement usually, but the past couple of days I have not felt that usual goof attitude. HELP, I need to get it back. Is it that I have completed all of our plans and now have 27 days until it all comes to fruition? Am I a perpetual planner -- only happy when planning? Give me something else to plan for....
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I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way. I've felt rather down also. I'm really worried now that I hear that this cruise is booked. It's going to be my 35th anniversary and I was hoping I could ask for a upgrade at the terminal, but it looks like that won't be possible now. And I'm worried it's going to be so crowded I won't be able to enjoy myself. See I'm just being a gloomy gus, I guess.

 

[CAMICKEY]

aprilgail2

Wasn't it supposed to be "Party at Mikes Room????" I heard you were sending out party invites for all that booze!!

That's all I ordered from SHirley was a 12 pack of Corona. You know how fast that is going to go. It will probably be gone by the time we get to Key West. We do get a bottle of Champagne with our REAS package. I'm willing to share some of this as we are not big Champagne drinkers. For anybody looking for the party , it is being held at the Radisson the night before the cruise. Please see aprilgail2 for the specific room numbers. - Mike

 

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by CAMICKEY
aprilgail2


That's all I ordered from SHirley was a 12 pack of Corona. You know how fast that is going to go. It will probably be gone by the time we get to Key West. We do get a bottle of Champagne with our REAS package. I'm willing to share some of this as we are not big Champagne drinkers. For anybody looking for the party , it is being held at the Radisson the night before the cruise. Please see aprilgail2 for the specific room numbers. - Mike

LOL...well they are going to be sorely dissappointed then LOL....we don't have any booze with us and we won't be getting there till 10pm thanks to a change in our flight time!
Actually I am going to order a Konk Kooler on the cruise...the last drink I had wasa Konk Cooler on my last cruise, May 2002...I am just a party animal huh LOL!!!

 

[CAMICKEY]

I'm going to have to try one of these Conk coolers. They have been getting pretty good write-ups on the board. Need to get back to work before I get fired. Is anyone else getting excited yet???? No response should be necesary. LOL - Mike

 

[DisneyForLife]

Oh the memories.

Sitting on CC soaking up the sun having a Konk Kooler brought to me. AHHHHHH!!!!!!

They really are delicious, and I am looking forward to reliving that memory.

 

[Katdb]

While I may not be able to enjoy those Conk Koolers (almost 20, but the legal drinking age in US is 21 as opposed to 19 here in Ontario), I am most definitely looking forward to soaking up that sun!

As for the Dis Meet, I was thinking 3pm on the Monday at the Promenade Lounge. Please PM, e-mail, or post letting me know if this is alright!

Thanks
Katdb

 

[CAMICKEY]

Just name the day and time and if I am available, I will definitely be there with a Corona in my hand - or maybe a conk cooler. - Mike

 

[goofyguy1958]

I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way. I've felt rather down also. I'm really worried now that I hear that this cruise is booked. It's going to be my 35th anniversary and I was hoping I could ask for a upgrade at the terminal, but it looks like that won't be possible now. And I'm worried it's going to be so crowded I won't be able to enjoy myself. See I'm just being a gloomy gus, I guess.

bossladypu, I think the cruise is full because Mother's day is Sunday, May 9th. I too was hoping to upgrade on board, but will be more than happy just being on the cruise. I think the ship is more than big enough where you will not feel crowded. The only other cruise I have been on was on the NCL Norway in 1990. That cruise was completely sold out and I never had a problem with feeling crowded. Maybe Castaway Cay will be crowded though. No worries, a crowded day at Castaway Cay will beat a lonely day at just about anyplace else.