April 11th 2009 Magic Eastern Easter cruise--UPDATED WITH ROLL CALL PG 1

[itutorfortravel]

Only 8 More Weeks Till We're Cruisin' !!!!!!!!!

 

[cruising fun]

Only 8 More Weeks Till We're Cruisin' !!!!!!!!!

WOW! We can't wait...wish we were leaving tomorrow!!! It has been fun starting to get ready to go though...shopping has been fun lately!!!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Too bad we weren't celebrating at Palo!

 

[itutorfortravel]

We are getting SO excited too! A friend of mine just booked a 4 nite Disney cruise in May for her DD's bday So now I have a dear friend here who I feel that I can talk Disney with until I'm blue in the face and she won't mind!!!

 

[cruising fun]

We are getting SO excited too! A friend of mine just booked a 4 nite Disney cruise in May for her DD's bday So now I have a dear friend here who I feel that I can talk Disney with until I'm blue in the face and she won't mind!!!

How exciting! It will be nice to have someone to talk to about the cruise. I can't believe the excitement...the 8 weeks will not go by fast enough!

We just had that tragic plane crash in our area...I am sure you have heard about it where you are it is all over national TV. So we have been fielding questions from our DD about it. Keep your fingers crossed she doesn't give us a hard time about getting on the plane when the time comes.

Well to get our minds back in cruising mode my DH and I went and did some damage at the store yesterday. He got a great deal on a new suit and shorts and I bought myself some new bathsuits and other things for the cruise. That helped bring the cruising spirits back!!!!

Just think....8 weeks from now we will be enjoying another day at sea!!!!! Bring on the sunshine!

 

[Had2disneycruz]

How exciting! It will be nice to have someone to talk to about the cruise. I can't believe the excitement...the 8 weeks will not go by fast enough!

We just had that tragic plane crash in our area...I am sure you have heard about it where you are it is all over national TV. So we have been fielding questions from our DD about it. Keep your fingers crossed she doesn't give us a hard time about getting on the plane when the time comes.

Well to get our minds back in cruising mode my DH and I went and did some damage at the store yesterday. He got a great deal on a new suit and shorts and I bought myself some new bathsuits and other things for the cruise. That helped bring the cruising spirits back!!!!

Just think....8 weeks from now we will be enjoying another day at sea!!!!! Bring on the sunshine!

I am so sorry about that tragic plane crash in your area. It was awful. It is so hard to explain these things to kids when we can't understand it ourselves. I wish you luck with your DD.

I have yet to do any shopping, packing or even organizing! Are any of your DH's renting tuxedos on the ship? I think my DH is just bringing a suit. My DD's and I have dresses from a wedding last summer so we are set. We need new bathing suits though. Oh fun....bathing suit shopping...in winter! I need to get new sunscreen and bug spray. I heard it is helpful to have bug spray on Castaway Cay. I don't remember having a problem with bugs there, but I will probably need it if we don't have it.

54 days to go!!

 

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I did the dreadful bathsuit shopping yesterday...even though it was fun to think about warm weather the trying on experience made me spend more time working out this morning!

My DH is just bringing a suit. He is not a tux fan as it is. I have stocked up on the suntan lotion, but never thought about the bug spray. Have you heard enough about the bugs that it is needed? Anything else out of the ordinary you can think of to bring?

Thanks your thoughts about the crash...it has been somber here as people mourn. The crash was only a few miles from our house...in fact my best friend heard the entire thing...she lives right around the corner from the crash site. The community is pulling together though....each day gets a bit easier. I personally didn't know anyone on the plane, but know some of the relatives of those who died. The ironic thing is a good friend of mine was on the aircraft that morning...thank goodness she made it to her destination safely.

 

[Had2disneycruz]

I did the dreadful bathsuit shopping yesterday...even though it was fun to think about warm weather the trying on experience made me spend more time working out this morning!

My DH is just bringing a suit. He is not a tux fan as it is. I have stocked up on the suntan lotion, but never thought about the bug spray. Have you heard enough about the bugs that it is needed? Anything else out of the ordinary you can think of to bring?

Thanks your thoughts about the crash...it has been somber here as people mourn. The crash was only a few miles from our house...in fact my best friend heard the entire thing...she lives right around the corner from the crash site. The community is pulling together though....each day gets a bit easier. I personally didn't know anyone on the plane, but know some of the relatives of those who died. The ironic thing is a good friend of mine was on the aircraft that morning...thank goodness she made it to her destination safely.

I read on one of the cruise line posts to bring bug spray. We didn't have a problem with bugs last time, but I think I will bring it anyway. I only read about it in one place.

With four girls to pack for, I think everything is out of the ordinary! For every Disney trip, I always pack our ears, tiaras, light up toys, princess wand, glow sticks, autograph books, a costume or two and anything else Disney that my DD, age 4, will "need". I try to bring what we've bought on previous trips so we don't have to buy more! I am not saying we won't buy more on the cruise but we do try to buy different things everytime. How many light up toys can one child have? They are cheaper at the Disney store and travel well! I will also bring our own small water toys like goggles, a float for Castaway Cay and sand toys. Last time, I spent a small fortune buying sand toys at CC so I might as well bring what I bought! It all sounds like a lot of stuff, but we'll pick and choose exactly what we'll need for the week. Tiaras and autograph books are a must!

Once again, so sorry about what your community is going through. Thank God your friend is ok.

 

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I read on one of the cruise line posts to bring bug spray. We didn't have a problem with bugs last time, but I think I will bring it anyway. I only read about it in one place.

With four girls to pack for, I think everything is out of the ordinary! For every Disney trip, I always pack our ears, tiaras, light up toys, princess wand, glow sticks, autograph books, a costume or two and anything else Disney that my DD, age 4, will "need". I try to bring what we've bought on previous trips so we don't have to buy more! I am not saying we won't buy more on the cruise but we do try to buy different things everytime. How many light up toys can one child have? They are cheaper at the Disney store and travel well! I will also bring our own small water toys like goggles, a float for Castaway Cay and sand toys. Last time, I spent a small fortune buying sand toys at CC so I might as well bring what I bought! It all sounds like a lot of stuff, but we'll pick and choose exactly what we'll need for the week. Tiaras and autograph books are a must!

Once again, so sorry about what your community is going through. Thank God your friend is ok.

Great tips! Our DD got a new Belle dress with a light up tiara, wand, and shoes for Christmas so it is already in the pile. I will add on bug spray and sand toys.

One more question...sorry I am probably driving you nuts but I keep thinking of things and want to be prepared...For the pools onboard our DD is just learning how to swim without floaties or a vest...to swim for a length of time she still needs them...do you remember what their policy is on these things? Do I pack her vest or floaties?

 

[itutorfortravel]

How exciting! It will be nice to have someone to talk to about the cruise. I can't believe the excitement...the 8 weeks will not go by fast enough!

We just had that tragic plane crash in our area...I am sure you have heard about it where you are it is all over national TV. So we have been fielding questions from our DD about it. Keep your fingers crossed she doesn't give us a hard time about getting on the plane when the time comes.

Well to get our minds back in cruising mode my DH and I went and did some damage at the store yesterday. He got a great deal on a new suit and shorts and I bought myself some new bathsuits and other things for the cruise. That helped bring the cruising spirits back!!!!

Just think....8 weeks from now we will be enjoying another day at sea!!!!! Bring on the sunshine!

I was also sorry to hear about the recent plane crash. I do hope your DD is feeling okay about flying when the time comes to fly to FL. Hopefully the excitement of getting on the cruise boat will overshadow any fears she may have...we've still got more than 7 weeks till we cruise and doing all the pre-cruise activities will hopefully keep her mind off of it, like you mentioned!

 

[Had2disneycruz]

Great tips! Our DD got a new Belle dress with a light up tiara, wand, and shoes for Christmas so it is already in the pile. I will add on bug spray and sand toys.

One more question...sorry I am probably driving you nuts but I keep thinking of things and want to be prepared...For the pools onboard our DD is just learning how to swim without floaties or a vest...to swim for a length of time she still needs them...do you remember what their policy is on these things? Do I pack her vest or floaties?

We all want to be prepared, so ask away....I have been asking lots of questions on other threads.....

I don't know what Disney's policy is on vests or floaties, but you'd think they would want the kids to be safe. I would pack floaties since you could let the air out and they are easy to pack. You could use them at CC too.

Does anyone know if they charge for the wine/tequila/margarita or beer tastings on the ship? Sounds like fun!

53 days....

 

[cruising fun]

I was also sorry to hear about the recent plane crash. I do hope your DD is feeling okay about flying when the time comes to fly to FL. Hopefully the excitement of getting on the cruise boat will overshadow any fears she may have...we've still got more than 7 weeks till we cruise and doing all the pre-cruise activities will hopefully keep her mind off of it, like you mentioned!

Thank you. Luckily we have been able to keep DD away from all the news coverage. She does know about it since friends of ours live so close to where it happened..when we go there we pass the patrol cars that still have the area blocked off, but she doesn't seem too bothered by it. I think we are in the clear!!!

So on a happier note...I seem to have a problem (well my husband thinks so!) Everytime I go into a store I have to search for things for the cruise! I found a really cute beach bag today...not that I needed a new one, but it was too fun to pass up!

In love with shopping for the cruise!

 

[AnaRN]

Hi All,

We're traveling too!

Our family is myself, my husband Nick and our 2 daughters - Jade age 17 and Jasmine age 2.

We also managed - and I still do not know how - to talk my parents into taking taking their first cruise ever with us! They will be 4 door down from us.

Looking forward to cruising over Easter!

 

[AnaRN]

Oh...forgot to mention....

My name is Ana

and this is my family's second Disney cruise.

 

[Had2disneycruz]

Hi All,

We're traveling too!

Our family is myself, my husband Nick and our 2 daughters - Jade age 17 and Jasmine age 2.

We also managed - and I still do not know how - to talk my parents into taking taking their first cruise ever with us! They will be 4 door down from us.

Looking forward to cruising over Easter!

Hi Ana,
My daughter is 15 so maybe they will see each other in The Stack! Looking forward to seeing you on the boat. Only 51 days to go!!!!!!

 

[cruising fun]

Oh...forgot to mention....

My name is Ana

and this is my family's second Disney cruise.

Welcome! We are excited you are traveling with us! Our DD is 5. We also have my parents coming with us. It will be nice to have grandma and grandpa there!

 

[PPFQP]

Hi!! Haven't been here in ages! We have been swamped with volleyball. It is the crunch time where the middle school season overlaps with travel tournaments and results in CHAOS for our family.

::::catching breath:::::

Hi Ana -- welcome!

I think they *do* charge for those tastings.

I don't know about floaties. If I remember, the pool is pretty shallow, and very, very small. I think whatever is easiest to pack would be sufficient.

 

[juliebird27]

My husband Rory and I will be on the April 11th sailing. It's our first cruise and we're very excited. We've been married for two years but we'll be celebrating 10 years since our first date on April 17th.

 

[PPFQP]

My husband Rory and I will be on the April 11th sailing. It's our first cruise and we're very excited. We've been married for two years but we'll be celebrating 10 years since our first date on April 17th.

Awwww! Romantic!
Welcome!

(How many !!! can I use in one post?!?!? Sheesh)

 

[itutorfortravel]

Hi juliebird and Ana - welcome to the meets thread! Glad to see more folks joining this group It's been strangely quiet on this thread for a spring break week?!

Be sure to send a PM to kellimomo3 if you want to be included in the roll call on the first page!

 

[juliebird27]

Thanks! We just decided to book it last weekend so we're trying to plan as best as we can. I'm curious as to whether there will be anything special for Easter on the ship.