April 26, 2013 8 night Magic out of Galveston

[Karen87]

Great idea!

Would you please post on FB a request for a 4A or 4B on the tour? I'd really like to be able to show one to my sister to see if she is willing to join us on our Alaska cruise.

Thanks so much!

I made the request! Hopefully we will get a 4A/4B room. We have a pretty good variety so far.

 

[Karen87]

Hi there I'm new to this board and just recently found out what FE's were is it too late to be joined with an exchange group?

There is a late comers portion of the FE sign up group that you can join. Welcome to the cruise!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhFvetkHaUfidFp3aDRQRlptclJWNHRnNlYwbXphREE#gid=0

 

[socaintexas]

Great idea!

Would you please post on FB a request for a 4A or 4B on the tour? I'd really like to be able to show one to my sister to see if she is willing to join us on our Alaska cruise.

Thanks so much!

We are in a 4B. I've been hesitant to join because we have three year old twins and I'm sure our cabin will look like a tornado came through at any given time but if no one else joins in that category we will try our best to clear a path!

 

[MousseauMob]

I made the request! Hopefully we will get a 4A/4B room. We have a pretty good variety so far.

Thanks!

We are in a 4B. I've been hesitant to join because we have three year old twins and I'm sure our cabin will look like a tornado came through at any given time but if no one else joins in that category we will try our best to clear a path!

That's very kind! I did have another person that wasn't interested in the tour tell me I could see their room if no one else joins the group. But I really don't want to put anyone out, so let's play it by ear. Worst case scenario, I'm sure we'll see at least one walking down the hall. Regardless of whether you volunteer your cabin, if you are interested in the tour I think you should join. Just put on your comments that you would rather not use your room if there is another option.

 

[hahalok]

Hi!

Looking to share a cab ride to the Enterprise Car Rental in Galveston the day we get back. Any takers? I started looking for taxi cab phone numbers to see if i should call them beforehand and have them waiting there for me. Anybody do this before?

Thanks! Can't wait!!!

 

[DisneyMOM1022]

There is a late comers portion of the FE sign up group that you can join. Welcome to the cruise!

I too am completely new to all of this! We are booked on the Magic April 26th and it's our very first cruise! I just found out about the FEs. How can I get signed up too? Is there a FB page I should also join?

 

[cruisecrasher]

Sorry for dropping off the face of the earth. I've been crazy tired recently and not keeping up with much of anything. Praying they can properly adjust my thyroid meds before this cruise.

 

[chatterbear]

Hope you get better wool wool 36 days till rest and relaxation

 

[chatterbear]

There is a late comers portion of the FE sign up group that you can join. Welcome to the cruise!

I too am completely new to all of this! We are booked on the Magic April 26th and it's our very first cruise! I just found out about the FEs. How can I get signed up too? Is there a FB page I should also join?

Glad you could join us. I'm in the late fe group also. Did you also see the sign up for cabin tours and our meet and greet the first day?

 

[WoodlandsMom]

The late-comers FE group will CLOSE April 1st. As of April 2nd, all those in the late-comers group can finalize their plans for FE gifts and have a few weeks to prepare their gifts.

 

[WoodlandsMom]

For those of you not on the facebook page. Here is some info you may be interested in-

For those coming in the day before, where is everyone staying?
What hotels are recommended?

Kathie McNamee I would recommend Galvez, Tremont or Harbor House -- check the bed bug report before you book!!!
March 13 at 2:40pm via mobile · Like
Andrea Habenicht Spencer We are staying at the Four Points by Sheridan.
March 13 at 2:42pm via mobile · Like
Shawn Bertram Hotel galvez
March 13 at 2:52pm via mobile · Like
Courtney L Gunn Galvez, Tremont House or San Luis
March 13 at 3:03pm via mobile · Like
Jenny Trahan We stayed at the Harbor House in Feb & are staying there again. For the price it is convenient but it is due for remodeling in the fall and so is not as nice as some of the others mentioned. We have also stayed at the Hilton but we have our own car to get to the port.
March 13 at 3:22pm via mobile · Like
Christine Klatt We are staying at Galvez
March 13 at 3:40pm · Edited · Like
Pam Wainman Rauchle We are staying at the Hilton Galveston. Does anyone have a good recommendation for transportation from Houston hobby?
March 13 at 3:47pm via mobile · Like
David Lamb We are staying at the San luis
March 13 at 3:55pm via mobile · Like
David Lamb If your looking for a good place to eat that night I would suggest guidos
March 13 at 3:58pm via mobile · Like · 2
Courtney L Gunn Fishermans wharf right next to the port is delicious! It is our favorite restaurant to go to when we are done in Galveston.
March 13 at 5:02pm via mobile · Like
Melany Laliberte Moss We love Guidos/ Casey's! I never miss it when in Galveston! The Galvez is nice. I haven't stayed at the others mentioned. The Galvez is on Priceline if you're feeling a little risky.
March 13 at 5:06pm · Edited · Like
Tracey Weinschenk Grenier We are staying at the Hilton.
March 13 at 5:05pm · Like
Jessica Pratt We are staying at the Quality Inn and Suites Yacht Club Basin in Seabrook. I snagged an 80 rate which included taxes. Only three miles from the space center, and has wonderful reviews
March 13 at 7:30pm via mobile · Like
Carolyn Hatton we are staying at the Tremont..... just need to book transport from HIA.
March 14 at 8:20am · Like
Michael J Reed Just FYI: Moody Gardens recently renovated their rooms and are running some specials.
March 15 at 12:21am · Edited · Like · 1
Kathie McNamee We booked the Disney transportation (even though we live local) from IAH -- $60 pp round trip -- they take your luggage then and deliver it to your room, that alone seemed worth the cost . They pick you up in baggage claim area
March 15 at 4:20am via mobile · Like
Carolyn Hatton disney won't let us book their ground transport if we are coming the day before, unless we stay at the Galvez. We had already booked the Tremont on Priceline. Plus they wanted $400 for the hotel & transport for 2 adults and 2 kids. Seems steep.
March 15 at 7:42am · Like
Kathie McNamee YIKES! That is steep!!! I think there is the "super shuttle" that transports to Galveston.. http://www.supershuttle.com/Locations/IAHAirportShuttleHouston.aspx
March 15 at 8:14am · Like · 1
Melissa Oestreich-Shelby We love Moody Gardens! If you are coming a little early it is worth the money to stay there and play in the pool, visit the aquarium, etc...We live in a Houston suburb and we still stay at Moody Gardens every summer! We love to eat at the The Spot in Galveston, if it's not too crowded. This is a splurge meal (calorie wise) and their fried shrimp platters and other "platters" are huge! If you have time take the family to La King's Confectionary on the strand. Of course if you have kids there is always Rainforest Cafe as well.
March 15 at 8:53am · Like
Kristi Myers Gillis Holiday Inn
March 15 at 8:54am via mobile · Like
Carolyn Hatton still getting $315 round trip with the supershuttle...ugh. ($155 each way)There has got to be a less expensive way....
March 15 at 12:35pm · Like
Jessica Pratt We booked a BOI stay for our van
March 15 at 12:42pm via mobile · Like
Christine Klatt Carolyn~ I've search for awhile now and that is the price I've found. We will probably do a town car for the $155 to drive us to Hotel Galvez. We are using Disney transportation back from the cruise since for our family of 3 that is the cheapest. ($90) I also booked the hotel on our own for less that $100 which was much cheaper than Disney's rate.
March 15 at 12:53pm · Edited · Like
Carolyn Hatton Hi Christine~ I didn't realize that I could do Disney transport back frrom the cruise. I will look into it....thanks!
March 15 at 2:20pm · Like
Elizabeth Pope Billy We are staying at laquinta and then parking on cruise day....we stayed at Hilton last time and loved it but this time we need 2 rooms and Hilton was a lot more $$$$ than last time
March 17 at 10:36pm via mobile · Like · 1
Chris N Marcy Stordy We decided to do the package from Disney and just stay at the airport Marriott and transfer in the morning.
19 hours ago · Like
Shawn Bertram chris, if I may ask, what was the cost?
19 hours ago · Like
Chris N Marcy Stordy The room is 165 and the cost per person is 30 from the hotel to the port- kids under 3 are free.
5 hours ago · Like
Chris N Marcy Stordy That includes tax!
5 hours ago · Like
Renea Govekar we are staying at the airport Mariott also
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[WoodlandsMom]

Crazy question, but I've seen others posting about "cruise documents". Should I be watching for these as well?
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Mindy Brocker Yep. They'll have your luggage tags and basic cruise info.
March 16 at 12:00pm via mobile · Like · 1
Andrea Habenicht Spencer It's a spiral book with luggage tags too...ours came today. We got two...one for the 3 of us, and one for the neighbor girl going with (think I'll hang onto hers for a while longer so it's not misplaced)
March 16 at 1:12pm via mobile · Like · 1
Lorri Scott Pennington Thanks y'all! I'll be stalking the mail truck ;0)
March 16 at 10:09pm via mobile · Like
Lorri Scott Pennington It arrived yesterday, so excited!

 

[WoodlandsMom]

Renea Govekar:
For all of you that have small children and are going to magic kingdom, be sure to make time to do Storytime with Belle in Fantasyland. The kiddos get to act with belle. It's totally cute!

 

[WoodlandsMom]

I booked by bus for heading over to wdw... but how does coming back work?
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Shea Bryant: From what i understand there will be marked buses from all four parks running back to the ship threw out the day with last call at 10:30pm i believe

 

[WoodlandsMom]

Is there a Character breakfast on the ship?
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Benjamin Ketcherside On 7 night and longer... Yes
Tuesday at 10:13am via mobile · Like
Heather Adam Carter will it be on our Navigator?
Tuesday at 10:15am · Like
Lori Ketcherside No. It will be on your dining tickets.
Tuesday at 10:22am via mobile · Like
Heather Adam Carter ok thanks

 

[MousseauMob]

Sorry for dropping off the face of the earth. I've been crazy tired recently and not keeping up with much of anything. Praying they can properly adjust my thyroid meds before this cruise.

I hope you get feeling better soon.

The late-comers FE group will CLOSE April 1st. As of April 2nd, all those in the late-comers group can finalize their plans for FE gifts and have a few weeks to prepare their gifts.

Will it really close - or is that the April Fools joke? Just kidding!

Thanks for the FB update.

 

[byoung0831]

We just signed up for the boards and this is our first Disney cruise! So I guess we need to sign up for the late comers FE. What else are we behind on?

 

[chatterbear]

We just signed up for the boards and this is our first Disney cruise! So I guess we need to sign up for the late comers FE. What else are we behind on?

We are having a meet and greet first day we bored at 3:00pm in promanode lounge. Wear a green lia so we know who you are. And there is a sign up for a cabin tour. And we are trying to organize a happy hour for our group. If you can go to page 12 of this thread and I believe the face book link is there. Don't quote me this. There's a ton of info on the fb page. Oh and welcome aboard

 

[byoung0831]

We are having a meet and greet first day we bored at 3:00pm in promanode lounge. Wear a green lia so we know who you are. And there is a sign up for a cabin tour. And we are trying to organize a happy hour for our group. If you can go to page 12 of this thread and I believe the face book link is there. Don't quote me this. There's a ton of info on the fb page. Oh and welcome aboard

Thanks! I'll try to join the FB group. We are so excited!!!

 

[WoodlandsMom]

Thanks! I'll try to join the FB group. We are so excited!!!

The link is also in my signature