Anyone else sailing 2/2/02??

[luvmy2boyz]

Happy New Year!! I am traveling with 3 sports dominated males, does anyone know if the Super Bowl will be shown on board? Can you imagine if the Packers made it to the Super Bowl and 3 Wisconsin males couldn't watch it?? Us women would be in Big Trouble, because you know it would be our fault!!LOL

 

[Gina]

Okay, it just dawned on me that since we're flying in a day before our cruise, that means that we leave in ONE MONTH FROM TODAY!!! Ohmygosh, I can't believe it's that soon!! I know that this past month has flown by so quickly, I'm not even sure where it went, so I know the cruise is going to be here before we know it. YIPPEE!!!!!

I don't know what I'd do without y'all here to vent my excitement on... if y'all are rolling your eyes at me, at least I can't see you.

I went to the mall today to check out the sales and see if I could find one more dressy outfit, but no luck. But I *was* able to pick up the new pins at the Disney Store, so the trip wasn't a total wash. I do have a couple of nice skirts, so I guess I'll bring one of those outfits for the semi-formal night, and save the cocktail dress for the formal night.

Luvmy2boyz -- I'm sure they'll have the Superbowl showing on the cruise! I know there was a thread about this not too long ago. I was going to go search for it, but haven't had a chance yet. I love football, and love the Packers -- I'll probably be up there watching it with the guys! LOL!

-gina-

 

[ssclbc]

One month to go!!!
I'm back at work with my faster connection so expect to hear from me more often.
My TA says she is sending out my docs today!!! Woo-hoo, finally.
I wouldn't worry about the tanning thing...doesn't offer much protection anyway and there will be lots of pale-faces around (like me for instance, not much melanin here )
Just get really good sunscreen (I've found the spray coppertone sport is great, in a pinch you can even do your own back).
OK time to start obsessing about packing....
Gina, it looks like you tried to send me an e-mail but I've been having alot of trouble with my excite account so it didn't come across. Try LCampagna@ameripath.com if you want.

 

[Gina]

Hey, we were buried all the way on page *3*!! Can't have that LOL


I was wondering about the sailaway party meet... are we still going to do that? If we are, those of us who have never been are going to need explicit directions of where exactly we're meeting.

I just still can't believe how fast time is rolling along, and how soon we're going to be there!!!

Now where are all y'all hiding???

-gina-

 

[ssclbc]

I'm up for a party....never been on the ship before so I definately need explicit directions...I seem to remember someone mentioning deck 10 near the ESPN thing....port or starboard?

I'm in full list making mode.

Any idea how hard it is to find sunscreen in the winter? Like the sun doesn't shine? LOL

Just 4 weeks from tomorrow until we head to sunny (and hopefully warmer) Florida!

 

[northsouth]

Hi all, here was my idea for our meet, any opinions welcome....Deck 10 near ESPN lounge area at 5pm sailaway. Port or starboard, let's vote. Starboard I think would put us on the land-view side. Port would be the sea-view side, right?
here is a map of Deck 10.

http://dcl.reservations.disney.go.com/DisneyCruise/Descriptions/Popups/deck_10.html

Deck 10 will be less crowded (I hope) than Deck 9 and ESPN area should be easy for everyone to locate.

Nothing new here except it warmed up into the 20's today!! We were so thrilled to be out of single digits and teens. Speaking of teens, wish I could pin mine down and make sure they have clothes to wear on the cruise. They assure me everything is "cool" but last time we went to Florida in August my older daughter packed NO SHORTS, saying she doesn't wear them. She changed her tune pretty quick and wore her sister's shorts so I had to do laundry midweek since the shorts all got dirty faster. I've already told this family I WILL NOT do more than 1 load of laundry on the cruise, if even that, they can do their own.
I've got Wisk tablets packed anyway (for THEM to use LOL).

well, enough venting about that, hope all the east coastal southerners are doing OK with all that horrible weather. I feel their pain....

GG now, see you all soon!!!

 

[snwwhite]

Hi guys!! I know I've only posted once, but I have been lurking. I am also in full packing and tanning mode. Don't worry Gina you aren't the only one that loves to tan. There is nothing better than a 20 minute nap in a nice warm tanning bed in the middle of the day!! I am dreaming of the Caribbean right now while I am suppost to be working. The 10 inches of snow outside might have something to do with it.

I will be there for the DIS meet at 5pm. Deck 10, Outside the ESPN club right? Just let me know which side of the boat.

See you guys in less than a month!!!

 

[luvmy2boyz]

How are all you northerners dressing on the way down? This probably sounds like a stupid question but I'm torn, I don't want to drag big heavy jackets but I don't want to be cold either!(Especially my 2 ds's) I'm thinking of maybe sweat suits, we are being dropped off at the airport so I thought maybe we could wear our jackets up until dropoff and scoot in the airport quickly so as not to freeze. My ds is so excited every day he asks if we're going on the Disney Cruise today! I wonder how full the ship will be, I checked the cruise line board and it looks like cat. 4,6,7, 11 and 12 are sold out but they are still giving the early booking discount. I'm kind of hoping it won't be too full. Better chances for Palo's and Spa reservations . I will try to make the meet but am traveling with 2 other familys. Otherwise hope to run into some of you on the High Seas. I called my TA about my docs, it turns out he's been sitting on them while waiting for our airline tickets. I told him I'd give it until Tues. then I was coming to pick them up airline tickets or not! I want my docs so I can be prepared! I just read where Pres. Carter was on board for New Years, how exciting to have a former Pres. sailing! I have decided not to do any Disney excursions, we are thinking of going to Coral World on our own. I checked out thier sight it looks like a fun place, with lot's of activities. I think Disney charges $120.00 for family of 4, where as a family pass to Coral World is only $52.00. Does anyone know if you can check children out of the kids club on Castaway Cay? I would like some time at the adult beach but I also want my kids to do some swimming while there. Although I have heard the water at CC is chilly, they and I may not want to go in Got the tree down and am starting to go through kids clothes to see what fits from last summer, my 51/2 yr old is really growing! As for me I tried on the dress I was going to wear to formal night and it is a little "snug" in the hip area! I guess there is no way getting around the Tred Mill!! Of course I could go out and buy a new dress !!

 

[Gina]

Hi y'all!! Ugh, I'm glad this day is over... had to have a tooth pulled today, and I'm the biggest denta-phobe in the world. But my dentist put me on Tylenol 4 (I didn't even know there was a *4*!!) so I'm feeling pretty okay now. Pain meds usually never work on me at all, so that's why we're trying the T4 this time. So far, so good -- this is the first time in my dental history that I have been in NO post-procedure pain. This tooth has been bothering me off and on for a while, but not bad enough to get my past my hysteria of going to the dentist, until the past few days. At least now I won't have to worry about it on the cruise.

And I'm sure all y'all really wanted to hear about my dental woes, right??



Snwwhite -- Welcome!!! So glad to have another!! And glad you'll be at the sailaway party! Do you have your lime-green ribbon yet so we'll know you're a DIS-er??

luvmy2boys -- Where did you check how full the cruise is?? I'd love to see that, too!

Kendall -- I studied the deck plans, and I think I can now find the ESPN place on deck 10. But if you know what I look like, so if you see me wandering aimlessly around before the sailaway party, please grab me!!

-gina-

 

[northsouth]

Luvmy2boyz I had thought the same question about clothing. My kids wear those hooded sweatshirts all the time so they will wear those. I have a polar fleece jacket that is warm enough without being too bulky so I will wear that. DH has an allweather type fishing jacket that he will wear. I haven't even broken out my heavy parka this year, just dressed in layers on the colder days.

Also I agree about the DIS excursions, I have a Frommer's book that tells how to do all the same things for less money on your own. Plus these boards have helped planning too. I think I read if you go to Coral World to try Coki Beach also that is nearby. I think that is the beach.

About the Castaway day, I *think* you can check the kids out of it, I don't know why not. When we went before my DD didn't want to do Oceaneers at CC so we stayed at the family beach. The main thing I remember is feeling like I was in heaven, aaahhh.

Gina, hope your tooth feels better now.

snwwhite, good to see you here again.

Any votes on port or starboard for the meet? Sea side or land side? I see there is a sitdown bar area (I think) forward of ESPN (Outlook bar?) that's what it looks like, we could consider that but I want to stand by the railing I think, or where we can look down on Deck 9. I remember it being VERY windy and I have pictures of my girls with their hair all flying out on Deck 10.

The ESPN doors face out port and starboard so we can plan to stand directly out from the doors, I think. Should we consider starboard side/land view side?? Anyone??

 

[Gina]

Post or starboard doesn't make any difference to me -- I'll happily go along with whatever you Magic veterans decide. Just tell me where, and I'll be there!

-gina-

 

[luvmy2boyz]

Hi Gina glad your tooth is better, I had a wisdom tooth pulled once, It was so painful! What a relief when it was out! To check availability I just went to the Disney sight and under reservations and get a quote, I was just checking the price and saw that they were not offering those catagories any more. I checked the cruises prior to us and the cruise that ends Feb. 2nd is SOLD OUT ! Glad We're not sailing that week. I sure hope the staff isn't worn out for our cruise Northsouth I think sweat shirts are going to be fine also. I'm just worried about the snow! We haven't had much yet and I'm hoping we don't get hit Feb. 1st. What's the Frommers book and where can I get one? Snwwhite, my dh is a tanner, he started his sessions today. I have darker skin so am not too worried about getting burnt but he is very fair so he needs some kind of base. Does anyone know if you can still carry on garment bags. We haven't flown in years but we always used to carry those on, they used to have a place to hang them. I just read a post about checking you luggage at the port for return flights, I had no idea you could do this, we will be flying Continental and they resume this service next week.

 

[northsouth]

time to bump....

Should we plan a starboard Deck 10 ESPN area meet then for around 5pm?? Looking at the other "meet" threads, it looks like 4:45 pm is a good time to arrive too. So I'll try to be up there a little early with my frou frou green ribbon.

I told DH there will be Packer fans aboard, he is not a rabid Vikings fan anyway (especially this year) so don't worry about any brawls LOL. He is a big football fan though, and thought it would be pretty cool if Green Bay got to Superbowl with all you Packer fans there. They just better show Superbowl on the ship or people will be crying (not me though, I am not a huge sports fan, sorry to say.)

Luvmy2boyz, you could get a Frommer's book probably even at the library. It's not really worth buying unless you plan to cruise a lot, or visit different islands on extended stays, and I've actually learned more from these boards than from Frommer's. But it did have some interesting tips and places to see listed.

 

[Gina]

Then 4:45, deck 10 starboard, it is! Hey, where are you wearing your frou-frou green ribbon?? I still haven't figured anything out. I'm just lost without my pin lanyard to attach things to, LOL.

I actually found two bargains at Target today!! For some reason, the Targets here *never* seem to have all the great deals that everyone is always talking about. Well today I got some new water shoes for DS for $1.24, and some really nice all-black flip-flops for DS for only .74!! They're the nice sorta-suede kind. He's been wearing them around the house all day.

Can y'all believe we leave in 25 days?!?!? YEE-HAW!!!!

-gina-

 

[snwwhite]

Hi guys!! I can't post on the weekends because my home computer is broken. I have to wait and post at work (while I'm suppost to be working!!). I just can't seem to keep my mind on anything but the cruise. Has this happened to anyone else lately??

As far as taking Disney excursions, I wouldn't. We did everything on our own last year and had a great time. We went to Orient Beach in St. Maarten and Maegans Bay in St. Thomas. So much cheaper that going through Disney. This year we are going to Trunk Bay in St. John. I can't Wait!!!

Sweatshirts or light jackets are the way to go at the airport. That way you have something light to use in the theatres. They do get chilly. We also needed ours at the sailaway party last January.

Have a great day everybody!!!

 

[ssclbc]

Two reasons to be happy today....

One the airlines have started checking you in at the pier for return flights if you got the Disney transfers. I gambled on this being restarted by our cruise and it was!! Hoooray, much easier than dragging luggage all over the place.

Two, I was planning on staying at the Doubletree the night before the cruise (for what I thought was an OK price) but instead I got a $35 rate at the Hilton through Hotwire. Saved some $$$ to be spent at the spa!!

Now if only my docs would arrive...TA says she sent them last week.

Can't wait to see everyone deck 10 starboard

 

[ginamull]

I just posted yesterday some questions about the "MAGIC" and Gina was nice enough to "take me in"--- Like a lost puppy looking for a home! AND I FOUND IT!
I also will be traveling Feb 2--- can't wait!
My Dh, DD 51/2 (will be turning 6 on the 8th of Feb), DS 4/12 and DS 2 almost 3-- only a few weeks away! Do you think he will be able to hang with the older kids ? My kids seem to work very well in a pack! He is potty trained and loves to be around the older sibs!---- We'll see--Oh yeah-- we will also be traveling with Grandma and Papa Disney! My mom is the one that hooked us on to Disney- We always went when I was little --- but My hubby was not "into" it------------Until our first trip with the kids in 98-- We sucked him right in and have been going every year since!
Something about Disney---
Okay-- don't want to babble!
However I have read all the discussion boards and replys from this group and feel at home! Thank you! I will run out and look for lime green ribbons tomorrow!
I am worried about night time clothes--- I am a stay at home mom---- live in my jeans! But I'll start looking and cleaning out my closets---- I am sure I have something that fits! LOL

Thanks for listening! Talk to you soon!
We are getting in Friday too--- can't remember where we are staying --- gotta talk to the TA--- haven't received the docs yet -- Maybe she has!

Gina

 

[snwwhite]

Welcome Ginamull to our Feb. 2 cruising group!! You have to come to our DIS meet, sailaway party at 4:45 in front of the ESPN club. My daughter will have just turned 6 on Jan 11 and I would love to introduce her to your daughter. If she had a friend, she may enjoy the kids club more.

Don't worry over the night time outfits. I wore capri pants or a long skirt every night (except formal night). You will be fine. Not to mention that can get away with wearing the same pants a couple of times, since you are only wearing them for a couple of hours in the evening; shorts and bathing suits the rest of the time!!!

 

[Gina]

Hi Gina!! I'm so glad you found us! We have what seems to be a real fun bunch on this sailing, and I think our mini-meet at the sailaway party is going to be the first of many get-togethers onboard.

I just can't believe how many 6 or almost-6 year olds of ours are going to be there... the Oceaneer Club is going to be all DIS kids! How cool!!

I AM GETTING SOOOOO EXCITED!!!!

Whew... I feel sorta better now... had to get that out, and they frown on screaming and jumping up and down at work.

-gina-

 

[ginamull]

Okay-- I am ready now! Thanks for making me feel at home!
I hit the sales today for shorts --- why does it seem the mom is the last one to get new clothes?

I talked to the TA today-- my Docs are in and she is coming over tomorrow night to answer any questions! Does anyone else have any-- I'd be glad to ask!

I am getting very excited too!

Talk to you soon!
Gina