Anyone else sailing 2/2/02??

[ssclbc]

Allright, we're back on-line!!!

Was everyone else going through withdrawal like me?

Looks like we lost a few posts...let's see, where were we?

By my last count we had 11 groups who had posted with 29 kids between them....is everyone still out there?

Just a little more than two weeks to go!!!

Oh, I took my DD to see Beauty and the Beast at the IMAX this past weekend. It was incredible!! If you get a chance to see it, definately do it!

Found a collapsible cooler at Walmart. Also got an air mat for castaway cay for only $1.50 (sure beats renting one for $6!). Getting ready slowly but surely.

 

[Gina]

YAY!!! Oh man, it has been a loooooong week without the DIS and my 2/2 cruise buddies!!!! How is everyone?? I am pretty much packed and ready to go, except for the everyday stuff. I can't believe how fast it's coming up on us!!! Has everyone got their green ribbon??

-gina-

 

[ssclbc]

I knew I was forgetting something!!!

Back to Walmart!

 

[snwwhite]

I am so happy that the boards are back up. I was going through major withdrawals. I also found a cooler at walmart. I can't seem to find any green ribbon. I did find a lime green ponytail holder. So if worse comes to worse look for me with my hair up. I also found my daughter a cute outfit from Target (lime green shirt with matching capri pants).

Only 2 more weeks!!!!!

 

[Gina]

Y'all are gonna get soooo sick of hearing from me, but I have almost a week's worth of stuff to say!! LOL!!!

snwwhite -- that outfit for your daughter sounds perfect! And we'll look for you with your hair up.

Did anyone else ever get their pictures posted, and want to share them? If nothing else, just look for me and my little boy at the sailaway party, and maybe we can all find each other. If anyone would like the URL to our pictures again, just let me know. I just don't want anyone to miss our little DIS party inadvertantly!

I've been to 4 tanning sessions now, and I'm starting to lose that radioactive pale glow. Some places, like my stomach and back, are already really dark, which is really useless, since no one ever sees those parts. But I have 1 more session on the regular bed, then two sessions on the super-turbo bed before we go, and maybe I'll be able to wear shorts without people needing to put sunglasses on to ward off the glare of my white skin.

DS is healing up nicely where his face met the ground. His lip and chin have big ugly scabs now, but hopefully he'll be fine by the cruise and the pictures that we'll be taking. Poor little guy looks like he was in a prize fight right now!

Okay, I'll shut up, for now.

-gina-

 

[ssclbc]

Gina,
How and where did you post a photo?

I just bought a new digital camera (yep, especially for the trip, although I've wanted one for awhile anyway) and would like to try it out!

 

[Gina]

Originally posted by ssclbc
Gina,
How and where did you post a photo?

I just bought a new digital camera (yep, especially for the trip, although I've wanted one for awhile anyway) and would like to try it out!

I just borrowed my dad's scanner to scan in a few pictures and then uploaded them on my little intro page at http://DreamingOfWDW.homestead.com. If you don't have a website yet, you can get free space right here at the DIS!

I would looooove a digital camera!!

-gina-

 

[g.m.m.]

HELLO!

Boy-- did I miss this DIS group! I had several questions on the last thread I wrote -- and I was waiting for answers--- of course it's missing!

I kept checking this ---like 3 times a day--- I wanted to talk Disney talk -- I was afraid I'd never get it back!

Anyway--
Gina-- You put me to shame! PACKED already! I have a spot in my closet where I have tossed things I want to get packed---- I am happy with my progress there! HAHA

Okay- ??????? for everyone--
My DH and I were having one of our little "discussions"--- I want to bring the stoller with us for my almost 3 year old--- Just becuase It's faster to move with him seated and we won't have to carry him when he is tired--- so --- What does everyone think?
Do they have strollers on the ship? Are they comfy? Will we need one for the island? HELP! ?????? I told DH that I would ask--I am open to any advice!

Also-- What is the Disney Mate match game? Someone mentioned it -- I forgot who-- And I was just wondering--

Anyone know If our cruise is sold out?

LEt's see- I know I had a ton of ????? to ask-- I couldn't wait to get back online!

Why is everyone buying a cooler? Do I need one-- Walmart is just around the corner!

Sunday we went to see Disney on Ice-- It was great-- really got the kids in the Disney mood!

Okay-- I'll stop babbling so you can answer-
Bye for now!
Gina-- from Ohio

 

[Gina]

Originally posted by g.m.m.
Gina-- You put me to shame! PACKED already! I have a spot in my closet where I have tossed things I want to get packed---- I am happy with my progress there! HAHA

::The password is... "anal retentive"::

LOL!! I HAVE to pack early... the combination of me being too busy and always scatterbrained, a small child constantly "helping" me, and zero extra time to anything makes last-minute packing too stressful and disastrous for me. Packing early means I can check, double-check, and triple-check my lists and make sure I don't forget anything. Okay, and I am just really anal-retentive about packing.


Glad to see our group making their way back in here!

-gina-

 

[ssclbc]

I'm bringing a cooler for extra beverages we pick up in Cocoa Beach before the cruise. Just a little extra space to keep sodas, beer, wine cool. We have a balcony cabin and it's nice to have some drinks in your room for enjoying on the balcony. Also, I thought I might use it in St. Thomas to pack some drinks and snacks/lunch in if we decide to just take a taxi to the beach.

Has anyone else decided what shore excursions they are taking? I am seriously considering the Sea and See in St. Martin. I've been to Phillipsburg twice so I definately want to see more of the island. It's one of the few excursions that a 3 year old can go on and see fish too. As for St. Thomas, I'm debating just taking a taxi to either Magen's bay or Coral World. I'd really love to go to St. John but I'm afraid it might be too much running around with too little time on the beach for my DD. Anyone have any comments?

I don't think they have strollers available on the ship. If I were to bring one, I'd try to bring an "umbrella" type one. I don't think you'd want a full size one taking up cabin space. My DD has never been very tolerant of strollers, so we probably won't bring one. We are planning on bringing her carseat to use on the plane and rental car.

Disney on Ice is playing here while we're on the cruise. Oh well, I'd rather be cruising!

 

[g.m.m.]

WOW-- May I say I am impressed with the quick response!

I didn't know you could bring drinks on board! GReat idea! My DH is excited about the veranda! Drinks there sound great~!

I really didn't think much about the shore excursions because of the kids-- I didn't think they could really do anything-- Coral world sounds great-- I am open for advice on that too!

I forgot about not having much room in the staterooms-- Will they be doing alot of walking? I guess DH is right--SHHH don't tell him!

I keep forgeting to find something green---- better get on that-- remind me!

Talk to you all soon!

 

[snwwhite]

Definitely take a cooler and ziploc bags. Bottled water on the ship is like $2 a bottle. Bring your own. Order sandwiches from room service the night before and put them in the ziploc bags. The next day pack your cooler with lunch for the day. We never do Disney excursions. We always just grab a taxi and go to the beach. Having the cooler with us is great.

I am getting more excited by the minute!!!

 

[ssclbc]

Oh yeah, beverages are allowed! I must say I'm impressed by Disney's leniency in this regard. Some cruise lines make you feel like a criminal if you try to avoid their outrageous beverage prices.

I just checked out the website for Coral World www.coralworldvi.com. It looks pretty cool! There's even a coupon for $3 off an adult admission (normally $18) and $1 off a child's (normally $9). They rent lockers for $3/day and it looks like a taxi from the ship would be $7 per person each way. It's also next to Coki beach. Not a bad do-it-yourself excursion! Disney's is more ($35 per adult, 25 per child) and it looks like time is more limited.

I am so excited I can barely stand it!!!

 

[KathyV]

I guess all my correspondence was deleted. I even had to re-register. I only had a couple of replies but I am the one w/2 sets of twins (ages 4 and 2). I know everyone is meeting by ESPN for the sail away party but if my kids don't want to miss the one by Goofy's pool, I won't force them. I bought 24 wedding bottles of bubbles and decorated them with stickers (Thanks to someone else's creative idea) and we will have 16 extra if anyone needs them. I'll have a green slinky-type braclet on (so will by children)and I'll either be by the Goofy pool or upstairs with everyone else.I have an old friend who used to work on a cruise line about a year ago and highly reccomends Coki Beach so that's where we'll be too(Magen's Bay is too crowded w/ other ships passengers also). My kids are "X-ing" the calendar daily and cannot wait. I have to admit though, I'm very anxious about getting all the reservations at the Nursery, Palos, and the Spa. It doesn't sound like it's that easy to get even if you are early. Kathy

 

[northsouth]

whew!! I'm back too, glad these boards are back up, what a long week without these boards to turn to!! Glad to see you all here. My fingers are frozen and we may finally go below zero tonight for the first time this winter, that's good considering usualy we have a lot of subzero by now) so I can't type long but wanted to say HI !! I'll try to write more this weekend....only 2 more weeks!!!

 

[g.m.m.]

Hi-

KathyV- I was just wondering what kind of send off would be at Goofy's pool? Because if my kids hear about it or see it--- they'll want to be there too!

Maybe we can meet there?? Or set another time to meet the rest of the "green" group --- Just a thought-- I really want the kids to get comfortable first--- so DM can enjoy the rest of the cruise!

Let me know!

Northsouth- Hope you warm up soon! But just think 2 more weeks and you will be sitting in the sun with a cocktail in your hand!

Gina

 

[northsouth]

I'm still here reading posts, and my fingers are warming up a little. YES, I will be glad when they are wrapped around a cool drink on a HOT day!!! Actually 60 or 70 would feel hot to me now, can't wait to cruise!!

When we sailed the Wonder, the sailaway party was mostly on deck 9 around Goofy's pool I think, with music and dancing, but very crowded. And it lasts less than an hour I think because people need to get to 6pm dinner and shows. We can maybe schedule a tentative second meet for Sunday (afternoon?) in case people want to be on Deck 9 for Saturday's party. Just an idea.

still can't use search function about the stroller issue....

 

[Gina]

Hi Kendall!! I was wondering when you would find your way back. I'm trying to comprehend fingers being frozen... it was 75 degrees here today, so the cruise isn't going to be very different for us, weather-wise! Although we do have a front moving in overnight, and tomorrow the high is only 61. That's positively polar for down here.

As far as the meeting place, I'll be up on 10 regardless. I don't care what's going on on 9, there's no way I'm getting in the middle of a crowd like that!! People crowded around me makes me feel really claustrophobic. I love the idea of being up on 10 and getting to look down on all the festivities and hear the music and still not get trampled. I'm all for another meet (or two!) at a different time for those who can't make the sailaway party. We could have a pin meet before/during the pin-trading times, or a hot-tub-and-squiffy-drink meet some evening. Just some quick thoughts off the top of my head.

Anyone else have any ideas for other meets?

-gina-

 

[KathyV]

g.m.m.
Just a quick reply before the drivce to nursery school. I heard the Goofy Pool area is the place where DCL has their official send off.... More later- Kathy

 

[ssclbc]

I agree with Gina that we should keep the deck 10 meeting place but I'm up for adding another time/place for those who want to be on deck 9. Sometime Sunday, since it's a sea day, would be good, late morning?

I think from looking at the deck plans that we'll be able to see what's happening on deck 9 from deck 10. I really dislike being in a crowd too, as does my DD (can't be alot of fun being 3 1/2 feet tall and surrounded on all sides!).