Aug. 21, 2004 Eastern Magic check in list

[Maleficent59]

Another poll question, anybody with sons, what are your sons wearing to formal night? My DS doesn't own dress pants and HATES wearing dress shoes but I hate the thought of spending $$ for a suit when we won't wear it again before he grows out of it.

Have you considered looking at the auctions on ebay for something in your son's size? There's a lot of time (and a lot of auctions) before August. You may be able to find something for much less than retail (like an auction from another mom whose child outgrew their formal wear after one time!).

 

[DuncanLL]

Ebay is a great site for boys' tuxedos. I considered it for our DS, but he has a suit that fits right now. Some on Ebay were going as low as $10.

Here's an Ebay Store that handles a lot of them:
Payless Kids Ebay Store

Linda

 

[disney3144]

No tux for DH. He will be bringing a dark suit & a lighter suit. With Disney ties of course.

For our boys last summer, they just wore Chino pants, a shirt with a collar, & sneakers. They looked very nice.

Jennifer

 

[Credit Man]

This is a little off topic . I just came back from the Post Office and picked up the new Disney stamps. They are very cool.

 

[yayasi]

Just booked Parasailing on CC for DD8 and myself.





Anyone else parasailig on CC?

 

[Credit Man]

Well, cross off another week, everyone, Down to 8 weeks to go. Have a great weekend, all!

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Credit Man
Well, cross off another week, everyone, Down to 8 weeks to go. Have a great weekend, all!

8 weeks until the cruise, 7 weeks until my vacation starts!!!

 

[Shygirl]

We can't wait

 

[Gayle17]

My sister and daugher are considering the parasailing
I am too chicken to do it.

Gayle

 

[Colestat]

Originally posted by Verandah Man
8 weeks until the cruise, 7 weeks until my vacation starts!!!

ME TOO!!!

 

[Colestat]

I just got my excursion info in the mail from Disney today. The 5 Star excursion is 4-4.5 hours long with only 45-60 minutes for snorkeling, swimming, sunbathing, etc. 45-60 minutes doesn't seem worth it to me. Is St. John that far away from St. Thomas that we will need to spend over 3 hours of our excursion on the boat?

I am starting to lean towards just taking a cab to a beach on St. Thomas. My boys would like 3 hours on a beach more than a boat.

Has anyone been on the 5 Star? Is it worth it? I really wanted to see Trunk Bay, but I am very leary of going there on my own (cab, ferry, cab).

Sorry for rambling. Can anyone give me advice? I may post this the general cruise board also.
Sue

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Colestat
I just got my excursion info in the mail from Disney today. The 5 Star excursion is 4-4.5 hours long with only 45-60 minutes for snorkeling, swimming, sunbathing, etc. 45-60 minutes doesn't seem worth it to me. Is St. John that far away from St. Thomas that we will need to spend over 3 hours of our excursion on the boat?

I am starting to lean towards just taking a cab to a beach on St. Thomas. My boys would like 3 hours on a beach more than a boat.

Has anyone been on the 5 Star? Is it worth it? I really wanted to see Trunk Bay, but I am very leary of going there on my own (cab, ferry, cab).

Sorry for rambling. Can anyone give me advice? I may post this the general cruise board also.
Sue

Lucky you, nothing from Disney here.

 

[Colestat]

Originally posted by Verandah Man
Lucky you, nothing from Disney here.

Hi Andy,
It was just the glossy brochure and price list. With the reminder to book early (60 days out). I think I should have had this info a week ago.

I don't yet have my confirmation of my excursion selections.

Sue

 

[Maleficent59]

It's very easy to arrange for your own transportation around St Thomas. I don't think we've ever taken a DCL excursion there. On our first trip, we talked to a few cab drivers and negotiated for one to take us on a guided tour of St Thomas. It was nice not to have a set schedule and tour. We spent a couple of hours touring the island and stopped at places that we wanted to spend extra time visiting.

Okay, I have a request. For those who have DD or DS between 8 and 10 who are interested in an email buddy, please send me a PM or email. My DD (8 - but usually hangs out with a slightly older group) just expressed an interest in meeting some friends on-line (preferably ones who will go to Oceaneer's Club; maybe this time she will spend some time in the Club!). THANKS!!

-Sarah

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Colestat
Hi Andy,
It was just the glossy brochure and price list. With the reminder to book early (60 days out). I think I should have had this info a week ago.

I don't yet have my confirmation of my excursion selections.

Sue

I'd say the booklet was a little bit late, but hey, better late than never!!! LOL!!!

 

[Maleficent59]

Yo Andy! Did you just hit the submit key right after I hit mine?!

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Maleficent59
Yo Andy! Did you just hit the submit key right after I hit mine?!

Sure looks that way, LOL!!!

 

[DuncanLL]

Colestat -

We've taken the 5 Star twice before. If you look at the other snorkeling excursions to St. John, none really seem to give you more than an hour to snorkle. Remember, too, that included in the 4 hours is the check-in on the ship at the meeting point, group exit off the ship and walk down the per to the Leyland Sneed.

We've enjoyed the 5 Star. We visited St. John years ago and fell in love with Trunk Bay. On this excursion, the boat anchors right off the beach. You can either jump off the back of the boat ala Jacque Cousteau, get in the water down a ladder or they run rubber dinghies to the beach and you can snorkle from there.

Our kids were 6 & 9 last time we did it and it was PLENTY of time in the water. The 6 year old even spent some time on the beach. He was tuckered out...

You can shower off on the boat when you finish. The boat ride was nice, open and airy and the crew gave a little tour of the sites as we went along.

Hope that helps. You could probably spend more time at Trunk Bay if you id it on your own, but I'm paranoid about making all the connections and ferries...

Linda

 

[goingbacksoon]

I know Sue hasn't got her excursion confirmations yet and neither have we, just curious if anyone has?

Didn't have the eFax handy, else I would have had the CM fax me confirmation. Too early to think straight!

Have a good weekend everyone!

Alan

 

[Gayle17]

My travel agent sent me a copy of my excursion confirmation.

I also got a postcard from Mickey via the Disney Cruise LIne today.

Gayle