April 12, 2008, 4-12-08, 4/12/08 Eastern Magic

[TaraMom22]

UGH!!! Just gave myself a stomach ache - the stress is going to do me in!

Our flights are already as late as I can handle without panicking. We leave San Francisco at 2:40pm and arrive at MCO at 10:48pm. United has changed that flight time twice. If it had been that late when I booked it, I probably would have chosen a connecting flight that was earlier.

That almost messed up our hotel (Residence Inn, which I hadn't guaranteed, but now I have) and did mess up our rental car (called to let them know the later arrival time, and when they put that in my record it lost all of my hard sought out discounts)

Now, people keep mentioning airlines that are canceling flights. I just can't stand the worry of getting our flight cancelled!

I cannot figure out what to feed everybody for dinner. I can't find anything about restaurants at the airport that might still be open at 11pm, and I don't even know if I want to take the time to feed everybody given how late we will be arriving. After we get our luggage, rental car and drive an hour it is going to be SOOOO LATE - and that is if we are on time.

What if the flight is delayed??? What if it is canceled? Waaaaahhhhhh! I am stressing myself out so badly I can't get anything done!!!

 

[aprince&princess]

I think he belongs to ROIEO1581, just like Pecos Bill is mine!

Welcome Poker Grumpy.

 

[aprince&princess]

OK I started packing. Well I actually laid out the kids clothes on there beds with notes about other things that are missing from the pile.

Definetly one more walmart trip, DS doesn't have enough underwear. How can that be? I don't know. (Now I'm talking to myself.) Thank goodness Tom comes home from a business trip tonight. (He is actually staying in Disney)

 

[aprince&princess]

UGH!!! Just gave myself a stomach ache - the stress is going to do me in!

Our flights are already as late as I can handle without panicking. We leave San Francisco at 2:40pm and arrive at MCO at 10:48pm. United has changed that flight time twice. If it had been that late when I booked it, I probably would have chosen a connecting flight that was earlier.

That almost messed up our hotel (Residence Inn, which I hadn't guaranteed, but now I have) and did mess up our rental car (called to let them know the later arrival time, and when they put that in my record it lost all of my hard sought out discounts)

Now, people keep mentioning airlines that are canceling flights. I just can't stand the worry of getting our flight cancelled!

I cannot figure out what to feed everybody for dinner. I can't find anything about restaurants at the airport that might still be open at 11pm, and I don't even know if I want to take the time to feed everybody given how late we will be arriving. After we get our luggage, rental car and drive an hour it is going to be SOOOO LATE - and that is if we are on time.

What if the flight is delayed??? What if it is canceled? Waaaaahhhhhh! I am stressing myself out so badly I can't get anything done!!!

I was thinking the same thing about flights today. Ours is only 2 1/2 hours, but we don't take off till 9pm and land at 11:40pm. Just this morning I was thinking if the flight got cancelled it would completely screw up everything.

We are staying at the airport hotel because we thought that was easier, especially because of the time. There are restaurants at the airport, but I don't know what time they stay open until.

We will just grab fast food on the way to the airport. Flying during dinner time is tough. We did that once and by the time we got luggage, were picked up by the car service and dropped off at the hotel all of the restaurants were closed. We ordered room service, which we never do, and by the time it came it was 11:30 at night and the kids were falling asleep and didn't even want to eat it.

OK, back to packing. I'm sure I will be back here later!

 

[DisneyMomforLife]

Kat,
We're on the 7:55am Jet Blue flight out of White Plains on Friday. Is this your flight too? We'll be at the Country Inns for the day.

It's official, my husband broke his foot. The ortho isn't going to put a cast on it. He'll be the one at the pool with his foot propped up and a bag of ice on it with a drink in his hand. The doc did say excursions might be a problem, but we didn't book any. I'm sure he'll hobble off the boat to get to the Guavaberry store-we love that stuff! I ended up ordering a case of it once they were able to ship to the states.

The toes will have to wait until tomorrow along with putting the stuff in suitcases. Two more days and we're out of here!!

Yes!! We are on that flight!! See you there!!!

OMG, what else can get broken before we board the ship???? Maybe I shouldn't even ask that??? Poor thing!!

kat

 

[hannahguad]

You all are a riot! Everything that I am thinking and doing, I come on to clear my mind and you all are chatting about it all! I have no time to run and get a pedicure-please don't look at the lousy job I did on my own! My husband needs it more than I do , but, he wouldn't be caught dead in there! Even though I know that he would secretly enjoy it! I did manage to book a spa treatment though on one of the sea days!
Sadly, I have contributed to the Walmart fund also. Every evening this past week and this morning. That 'just one more thing' does have a tendency to act like it is a bunny! Finished making my door magnets this morning!
I can't believe it is almost time. WAAA HOOOO!!! Hopefully I remember be at the meet!! BTW, when does the bar open???? Right when we leave??? See you all in a few days! We are in 5628, 5630!!

Karen

 

[KathleenlovesMickey]

OK I am sore from laughing. Yes Walmart should give us a group discount! I would add all the little icons but do not have a clue how to add them to my posts. I have 12 hours to go before flight so far no flight changes. I do feel a bit stressed only because of those "what ifs " I guess. Reading here has helped tons!
Can someone post again our meet time. I am sorry I really dont want to go back and find it. I guess I could look for men with beautiful feet tee hee to all who have not packed have fun.

 

[Jeanne62]

My daughter, Katie and I will be taking off in 24 hours!!! I just printed the boarding passes for our flight

A funny thing happened at work today. At lunch time, I sat with two women that I hadn't had a an opportunity to see in a couple of months. As we were talking, one of the woman mentioned that she was going to be on a cruise next week.....well you guessed it....we are on the same cruise....it is such a small world!!!

I am so excited!!! I just know that I'm forgetting something important. I spent so much time reading through the disboards, and getting so much great information....but of course I didn't write any of it down...so I'm relying on my memory (which isn't a good thing).

I have a quick question if an experienced cruiser has a minute to answer. I understand that is recommended that we take a carryon bag with medication, swimsuits, etc.. on the first day. My question is ...can we get in our room right away so that we don't have to carry it during the sail away party? I know that this is probably a stupid question, but I just wanted to know for sure. Thanks

-Jeanne

 

[DisneyMomforLife]

Did I miss something some where? I don't think I've met "Poker Grumpy" before. If you're new, "welcome aboard." If not, "I'm old!"

Mother-of-sons, you are not nearly as evil a mother as I am. When the boys get together they can compare notes on how mean their moms are, and I'm gonna win!!!

Shouldn't WalMart be giving us group discounts?????

I have to go to the dive shop for a water-proof case; Babies-R-Us for a couple of Neat Sheets; Staples for some bubble wrap and other stuff; Big 5 Sports for a UV shirt for the very Norwegian-skinned DH; and, of couse, back to the big "W" for miscellaneous items!!

Meanwhile, I'm sewing pirate vests!!! So why am I on the computer????

Bev

Bev,

As you can see from Ro's post ... that is her husband chiming in to defend himself in regards to getting a pedicure!!!

kat

 

[DisneyMomforLife]

OK I started packing. Well I actually laid out the kids clothes on there beds with notes about other things that are missing from the pile.

Definetly one more walmart trip, DS doesn't have enough underwear. How can that be? I don't know. (Now I'm talking to myself.) Thank goodness Tom comes home from a business trip tonight. (He is actually staying in Disney)

What the heck is going on? Are the underwear elves stealing our DH's undies in the middle of the night? Mine sent me for new ones too!

Kat

 

[DisneyMomforLife]

My daughter, Katie and I will be taking off in 24 hours!!! I just printed the boarding passes for our flight

A funny thing happened at work today. At lunch time, I sat with two women that I hadn't had a an opportunity to see in a couple of months. As we were talking, one of the woman mentioned that she was going to be on a cruise next week.....well you guessed it....we are on the same cruise....it is such a small world!!!

I am so excited!!! I just know that I'm forgetting something important. I spent so much time reading through the disboards, and getting so much great information....but of course I didn't write any of it down...so I'm relying on my memory (which isn't a good thing).

I have a quick question if an experienced cruiser has a minute to answer. I understand that is recommended that we take a carryon bag with medication, swimsuits, etc.. on the first day. My question is ...can we get in our room right away so that we don't have to carry it during the sail away party? I know that this is probably a stupid question, but I just wanted to know for sure. Thanks

-Jeanne

Jeanne,

No, you cannot access your rooms until 1:30 and for those who are early to the port and getting onboard around 11:45 or so ... it helps to have everything you might need (a swimsuit, suits for the kids, medications) right there with you. We usually have the kids put theirs on under their clothes or I carry them in my pool bag.

You will, however, have access to your room before the sailaway party so that is something entirely different. You can go back to put stuff away.

Kat

 

[Jeanne62]

Thanks Kat,

We am taking the DCL transportation from WDW and our pickup is 11:45, so I would expect that we won't get on board until 1:30-2:00?...I'm really not sure about how long it will take to check-in, board, etc, but it sounds like we will be okay.

My poor daughter...she has a mother that tends to freak out as vacation time arrives...she just got back from a SAT prep course (which means she has been going nonstop since 6:30 this morning), and of course I started asking about a million questions about her readiness to leave tomorrow night. Thankfully she is old (and wise) enough to just deal with me and answer in a way to keep me happy...I'm going to try and keep calm...

-Jeanne

 

[Mduff]

It's been weeks since I've had a chance to pop in - I've been waaay too busy for a stay-at-home mom!!

DH and I just finished packing, the kids are excited, and I watched the news tonight showing all those airline cancellations. My fingers are crossed since I'm on Delta and a Boeing plane. Our friends and us decided to get a car service to take us to the airport so we have a stretch limo picking us up Friday morning!! Hopefully all our luggage will fit!!

Have I missed anything big? I haven't had a chance to go back 15 pages - you guys have been chatty!!

 

[Mickey1Fan]

Jeanne,

What resort are you staying at. We are going to be at Port Orleans - Riverside.

Lynda

 

[Mickey1Fan]

Two more sleeps until we fly to the World. Three sleeps until DCL

 

[Megand3779]

Friday we are off at 4am... No dunkin donuts till the airport.

Um, Mom, I thought we already had this discussion. Mike is going to get it for us...or maybe I should since we know what happened last time he drove my car!! ..

Ok I FINALLY finished packing, except now I just remembered one or two things I still need before we get to FL on Friday (to make life easier for people on the flight with us....) plus I bought some stuff earlier that I really didn't need, so tomorrow I will get DD on the bus, pack up DS and off we go to return stuff and buy more! Then I'm done shopping..until we get to FL and I get all the last minute baby extras. Maybe I'll be so sick of shopping I won't go anymore.

If I don't get on here again before Saturday, I hope everyone has nice relaxing flights, no more stress, no more injuries, and we can't wait to meet you all soon!

 

[Jeanne62]

Jeanne,

What resort are you staying at. We are going to be at Port Orleans - Riverside.

Lynda

Lynda,

We will be at Wilderness Lodge on Thursday and Friday night...when we get back next Saturday will be be staying at Port Orleans - French Quarter and then we fly out on the 20th.

I'd don't know how many buses they will have on Saturday, but Katie and i will be wearing our lime green name tags when we get on the bus...perhaps we will be on the same bus!

Safe travels to everyone!!! See you all at the Goofy pool on Saturday!!!

-Jeanne

 

[DisneyMomforLife]

Wow, people are dropping like flies around here!! LOL

For everyone leaving soon ... have a safe trip!!! We will see you at the terminal or at the pool!!!!

Kat

 

[okwmember92]

Just so you all know, the weather down here has been sunshine & hot;
so if you do nothing else make sure your swimsuits and sunscreen are packed. We should have fantastic weather. By the way, is there going to be anyone left in Connecticut after tomorrow?

Hope everyone stays safe and well, and what I tell my kids as they are walking out the door "BE CAREFUL".

See ya Saturday!

Kim

 

[DisneyMomforLife]

Just so you all know, the weather down here has been sunshine & hot;
so if you do nothing else make sure your swimsuits and sunscreen are packed. We should have fantastic weather. By the way, is there going to be anyone left in Connecticut after tomorrow?

Hope everyone stays safe and well, and what I tell my kids as they are walking out the door "BE CAREFUL".

See ya Saturday!

Kim

Kim,

There won't be many, that's for sure!!! Thanks for the well travel wishes ... and the warning about the weather!! That's great news. Although it's been spring-like warm the last day or so, hot would be a nice change!!

We'll be boarding our plane 24 hours from now ... a 7:55 am flight to Orlando. After lunch at the Rainforest Cafe, we'll be on our way to the PORT!!!

Kat