APRIL 25,2012 5 night THE MAGIC KEY WEST CRUISE

[tebi73]

Woooooo Hooooooo! This time next week we'll be in Orlando! We're just gonna chill for a few days at our resort before the cruise!

Vacation time here we come!

 

[Husurdady]

Woooooo Hooooooo! This time next week we'll be in Orlando! We're just gonna chill for a few days at our resort before the cruise!

Vacation time here we come!

That sounds GREAT!.... we will be landing at 3pm Tuesday. Can't Wait!

 

[hill7475]

Okay everybody, we're almost there! We haven't started to pack yet but we will soon. I have a list to follow but I still feel as though I am going to forget something. If anyone has suggestions on things to bring that are often overlooked I am all ears. I saw that a lot of people bring over the door shoe holders to organize items in the restroom. So, of course, I have that. Any other ideas out there?

 

[Husurdady]

Okay everybody, we're almost there! We haven't started to pack yet but we will soon. I have a list to follow but I still feel as though I am going to forget something. If anyone has suggestions on things to bring that are often overlooked I am all ears. I saw that a lot of people bring over the door shoe holders to organize items in the restroom. So, of course, I have that. Any other ideas out there?

Extra clothes hangers........if you have more than lets say 3 people in your room...........a little side note if you are flying....watch your poundage....with those metal coat hangers we where 7 lbs over wt. last time......you ever transfer clothes from one suit case to another on the the side walk in front of the MCO terminal.......it is an experience let me tell you. And who needs a shoe holder .......put the shoes under the bed and bring those dryer softner smelly thing they work great for shoes, bring handy wipes to clean/sanitize all the drawers with before you put your clothes in them. lets go cruisin'

 

[princesskenziesmom]

We always bring alot of ziploc bags because you can't go wrong!!! Everyone says to bring a highlighter for the navigators! Pack and than take out half (so I have heard)

I cannot wait to go on this trip,,,so looking forward to it and to meeting all of you!

 

[1153rsmith]

We usually bring some plastic bottles (think airplane liquor bottle size) and fill them with beach sand and a little caribbean water. It gives us a little piece of the beach on our desk.

It always helps to have a small power strip as well for charging all the electronics we bring (cameras, games, etc).

We are getting in the short rows folks. It is almost here.

 

[joyjanet]

My DH and I just booked this cruise last week. Must not be full yet. This will be our 13th Disney cruise. My DH was born at the Naval Hospital in Key West and still has a few cousins that live there. He took me there for our honeymoon 41 years ago. Seems like yesterday. His uncle (from Georgia) is going to be there when we dock so we are going to meet for lunch. Is there going to be a cruise meet and if so, where? Looked through a few postings but did not find it. Only 8 days left.

 

[hill7475]

Extra clothes hangers........if you have more than lets say 3 people in your room...........a little side note if you are flying....watch your poundage....with those metal coat hangers we where 7 lbs over wt. last time......you ever transfer clothes from one suit case to another on the the side walk in front of the MCO terminal.......it is an experience let me tell you. And who needs a shoe holder .......put the shoes under the bed and bring those dryer softner smelly thing they work great for shoes, bring handy wipes to clean/sanitize all the drawers with before you put your clothes in them. lets go cruisin'

Thanks for the hanger tip. I had thought about that and just as quickly forgot so, I needed the reminder. Oh, didn't explain about the shoe holder; it's for putting on the inside of the bathroom door and organizing your toiletries and other items. It's a cheap way to keep things in order. I will definitely bring the wipes! Thanks for your ideas!!1

 

[hill7475]

Thanks Randy and Brittany, those are great ideas as well! I definitely want to take a little of that sand with me!
Can't wait to cruise!

 

[1153rsmith]

My DH and I just booked this cruise last week. Must not be full yet. This will be our 13th Disney cruise. My DH was born at the Naval Hospital in Key West and still has a few cousins that live there. He took me there for our honeymoon 41 years ago. Seems like yesterday. His uncle (from Georgia) is going to be there when we dock so we are going to meet for lunch. Is there going to be a cruise meet and if so, where? Looked through a few postings but did not find it. Only 8 days left.

Welcome aboard. I was just noticing yesterday that there appears to be several unsold cabins. We are planning a meet and greet on boarding day. It is at 3pm in the Promenade Lounge. Deck 3-mid ship, port side.

Come on over and say hey. We are planning on taking a group photo.

 

[emtmom0104]

This time next week I will be well on my drive to sunny Florida! I can't wait. Only a few things left to pack, you know those last minute things you never have enough of and meds.

 

[tebi73]

If you are in the Fish Extender exchange, don't worry about packing a highlighter. There might (just maybe) be one in your goodies. Just saying .:

 

[1153rsmith]

I'm not telling what you are getting from us......

Unless you get nosey and know where to look

Ya'll, I am so ready for this trip
I sure wish folks would stop asking me to work.

 

[Husurdady]

....Hows the tummies doing people?....starting to knot up yet?.....cruisin to me is like your DW giving you a new born....... what is everyone else feeling like going into the last week? ....I have lost 11 lbs....I think I am getting hungry a lot here as of late.

 

[Husurdady]

RANDY.......you are good at finding out things.....do you know or heard where we are going to dock at in KEY WEST. I ask this because our cruise , starting in the middle of the week, it seems sort of out of sink, being at KEY WEST on a Thursday instead of a SUN or MON. like in the past

 

[Husurdady]

Welcome aboard. I was just noticing yesterday that there appears to be several unsold cabins. We are planning a meet and greet on boarding day. It is at 3pm in the Promenade Lounge. Deck 3-mid ship, port side.

Come on over and say hey. We are planning on taking a group photo.

And don't forget to wear your beads.

 

[1153rsmith]

RANDY.......you are good at finding out things.....do you know or heard where we are going to dock at in KEY WEST. I ask this because our cruise , starting in the middle of the week, it seems sort of out of sink, being at KEY WEST on a Thursday instead of a SUN or MON. like in the past

Here is our itinerary from the DCL website:

Day Port Ashore Onboard
1 Port Canaveral, Florida — 4:00 p.m.
2 Key West, Florida 12:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
3 At Sea — —
4 Nassau 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
5 Castaway Cay 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
6 Port Canaveral, Florida 7:30 a.m. —

 

[1153rsmith]

And don't forget to wear your beads.

You are right... how could I forget those

We are wearing mardi gras beads to identify ourselves. I think several of us are going to wear them all day, at least the first day anyway.....

 

[1153rsmith]

....Hows the tummies doing people?....starting to knot up yet?.....cruisin to me is like your DW giving you a new born....... what is everyone else feeling like going into the last week? ....I have lost 11 lbs....I think I am getting hungry a lot here as of late.

Great job on the weight, hursurdady. We finished our weight loss class at work yesterday and I exceeded my goal by 1/2 pound so I am ready for the cruise as well. I just have to make sure I do some walking and have at least a little salad.

My stomach is in knots, but for different reasons.... those of you that pray, I ask you say one for my Dad. He is 89 and really having some trouble the last few days with his breathing. I am praying his health will settle down. I don't want to have to cancel this cruise out, but I would hate for something to happen while we are gone. We are just going to keep praying and hopefully, we will get to see you all.

 

[emtmom0104]

I will say some prayers. My grandfather is the same age and I'm not sure how he is hanging on. I pray your dads health settles and that he hangs on while your away.