Anyone cruising May 8, 2004 Western?

[KC22]

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.

And I thought I was really looking forward to this, packing 31 days ahead, even I have not done yet LOL..

 

[bossladypu]

You have to know my husband. He can't stand to wait until the last minute or be late for anything. The airport says get there 2 hours ahead of time, we're there 3 hours. Something opens at 9AM, we're there at 8AM or sooner. He's a fanatic. He's been on me to start packing for 2 weeks now. Nothing can be out of place, or out of order. I'm NOT allowed to pack (I just bring the stuff downstairs to the basement where the suitcases are) because I won't do it right. This vacation should be something too, I don't know if we'll kill each other being cooped up together for 7 days in a little space or not, LOL. He's already angry because I don't have the itenerary done yet. We have to have a day by day schedule, and no he was NEVER in the military.

 

[msh8675]

Lol....well that is like a built in travel agent to me.....
Just let him plan everything and sit back and relax.
The ship is soooo big I would definatly venture out beyond your cabin MOST if not ALL of the time. I think ANYONE would kill one another if stuck in there too long! LOL

Good luck!

 

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by Skybaby
My DH and DD (9) along with my parents will be cruising May 8th too! We've cruised on the Wonder but this is our first time on the Magic. We have NOT received our docs yet!!

I also have a 9 yr old dd!
I'll bet they'll meet up in the lab. Maybe we should exchange some info about them in PM so my dd has a new "friend" to look forward to! PM me if you're interested.

 

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by bossladypu
My husband and I are just country folks, so to speak. Usually my outlook is "If people don't like the way I look, then tough", but for some reason I'm getting so uptight over this 7-day cruise.

Oh my gosh. This is so me! I'm in a tizzy over formal night. Formal for me is a denim skirt and a blouse! Dh says that's not formal enough but offers no suggestion as to what WOULD be good! Today at my kids YMCA program I spoke with other, more fashion literate, moms. They recommend the little black dress (it, apparently, goes in every situation) Hmmmm.... how would that look with reeboks?

 

[KC22]

Originally posted by ohiominnie
Oh my gosh. This is so me! I'm in a tizzy over formal night. Formal for me is a denim skirt and a blouse! Dh says that's not formal enough but offers no suggestion as to what WOULD be good! Today at my kids YMCA program I spoke with other, more fashion literate, moms. They recommend the little black dress (it, apparently, goes in every situation) Hmmmm.... how would that look with reeboks?

a LITTLE black dress works for most occassions, but leave the reebooks behind. try a little beach sandals instead.. LOL

 

[aprilgail2]

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),

I have to tell you this...I haven't even started BUYING clothes for the cruise, nevermind packing LOL! I am hoping that I will drop a size before going and I don't want to buy until the week before the cruise LOL!!

 

[ohiominnie]

Ok you fashion experts....
I found a little black dress on the internet (I hate shopping) and I need your opinions....

http://www.lbdtogo.com/getProducts.asp?ID=21

It covers a good bit, which I prefer (I'm not a speghetti strap or strapless kinda girl) I could go sleeveless, but I'm afraid I'll be freezing --I tend to get chilly in A/C

Help!

 

[bossladypu]

Ohiominnie, I think the dress is elegant. It is also multiple purpose (in that you could wear it for many things, not just
on the cruise and not wear it again). I'm like you, I'm not a speghetti strap or strapless kinda girl. I'm also like aprilgail, in which, I've lost 20 pounds and still trying. So the dress I'm taking is going to hang on me, but I have SPENT so much money on other things, I decided that I would wear a black long dress that I wore to a wedding. But my husband is already complaining about having to pack it.

 

[DisneyForLife]

I tend to get cold also so I will be wearing mostly 3/4 length sleeves.
I think that dress is perfect. I am one for comfort and what I feel good in, I don't usually go by the seasons.
The velvet dress in May or the white sandals before Labor Day, go for it.

I have not started packing yet but I do have the infamous pile in the spare room. I think I have everything I need........................
EXCEPT FOR THE DOCS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(yes I am shouting, can't help it, I want them)

 

[CAMICKEY]

This "little black dress" thing is not working for me.

Got our docs earlier this week, final shopping done, REAS ressies completed, Mother's day gifts ordered. Now just sit back and relax until we go nuts trying to fit everything into our suitcases. See everyone on the ship. - Mike

 

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by DisneyForLife

I have not started packing yet but I do have the infamous pile in the spare room. I think I have everything I need........................
EXCEPT FOR THE DOCS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(yes I am shouting, can't help it, I want them)

I called today, they were printing ours today and then they were goig to be shipped UPS 3 day service.

 

[aprilgail2]

I just checked the disney cruise website and tried to see how much our cruise is up to....well there is NO more availability on our cruise date!! I even tried it with just 2 adults figureing maybe they reached their limit on kids but NOTHING left!!!! I thought since it was May and kids are all still in school maybe it would be a little less full but I guess I was WRONG LOL!!

 

[KC22]

Originally posted by aprilgail2
I just checked the disney cruise website and tried to see how much our cruise is up to....well there is NO more availability on our cruise date!! I even tried it with just 2 adults figureing maybe they reached their limit on kids but NOTHING left!!!! I thought since it was May and kids are all still in school maybe it would be a little less full but I guess I was WRONG LOL!!

I was hoping that it was not going to be quite so full, but so be it..

 

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by KC22
I was hoping that it was not going to be quite so full, but so be it..

I've got my spot and that's all I need!

We leave three weeks from TODAY! WOW. A week at Disney first, then a 7 day cruise. I'm not nearly ready--really trying to pack in school before we leave--but I'll be ready when the time comes!

 

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by bossladypu
I'm like you, I'm not a speghetti strap or strapless kinda girl.

bossladypu,
not a speghetti strap or strapless kinda girl AND simple country folk? we MUST meet on this cruise. we could be twins separated at birth.

 

[KC22]

Originally posted by ohiominnie
I've got my spot and that's all I need!

We leave three weeks from TODAY! WOW. A week at Disney first, then a 7 day cruise. I'm not nearly ready--really trying to pack in school before we leave--but I'll be ready when the time comes!

YES AS WE GOT OURS.. GOOD POINT.

I guess that means that the pools will be a little busy on days at sea.. but so be it...

29 days and counting..

 

[bossladypu]

Ohiominnie, I definitely would like to meet you and many other folks. I've only been on one other cruise - last March - and I didn't know about the meets then. My husband and I both are looking forward to meeting people from this group.

 

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by bossladypu
I've only been on one other cruise - last March - and I didn't know about the meets then. My husband and I both are looking forward to meeting people from this group.

I was on one May 2002 (I like May cruises huh?? LOL) and I had just started looking at the Dis Boards soon before that and didn't know about any meets or if anyone even had them that cruise but I am looking foward to meeting some fellow Dis'ers on this cruise...and drinking some of Mikes booze he brings on!! (Just kidding Mike, I don't drink LOL!!)

 

[DisneyForLife]

I didn't know about these boards before my last cruise and I am so glad I found them this time. Not only will I get to meet some new people, but I learned so much from all the threads that this time is a whole lot cheaper. I just let a travel agent handle everything last time and it cost A LOT more that way.

Thank you everybody for all the wonderful tips.