Aug. 21, 2004 Eastern Magic check in list

[Credit Man]

Sending good thoughts your way, JW. Hope something opens up for you.

 

[Verandah Man]

Sending PD your way, I hope everything works out for you so that you can join us on 8-21-04.

See you on Saturday Mike!!!

Now that Angelina's friend isn't joining us, we are flying down in August. I just got our plane tickets reserved this afternoon. We will be arriving on 8-14-04 and hopefully spending a couple days at WDW before the cruise.

 

[jweiss]

OHMIGOD!!!!!!!! Got an early morning wake-up call today from June with DCL and she got us on!!! We're going!!!!! I can't beleive it!!!!! Did all of you on the east coast hear us scream!?!?!?! Thanks for all the Pixie Dust!!! Whew.............

 

[jweiss]

OHMIGOD!!!!!!!! Got an early morning wake-up call today from June with DCL and she got us on!!! We're going!!!!! I can't beleive it!!!!! Did all of you on the east coast hear us scream!?!?!?! Thanks for all the Pixie Dust!!! Whew.............

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by jweiss
OHMIGOD!!!!!!!! Got an early morning wake-up call today from June with DCL and she got us on!!! We're going!!!!! I can't beleive it!!!!! Did all of you on the east coast hear us scream!?!?!?! Thanks for all the Pixie Dust!!! Whew.............

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I was wondering why the earth was shaking under my feet while I was at physical therapy this morning, LOL!!!

 

[Credit Man]

Great news, JW. Welcome aboard again.

Andy, are you still planning to be at the Radisson on the 20th?

 

[jweiss]

OHMIGOD!!!!!!!! Got an early morning wake-up call today from June with DCL and she got us on!!! We're going!!!!! I can't beleive it!!!!! Did all of you on the east coast hear us scream!?!?!?! Thanks for all the Pixie Dust!!! Whew.............

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Credit Man
Great news, JW. Welcome aboard again.

Andy, are you still planning to be at the Radisson on the 20th?

No, we won't be Mike, we will be staying at the Westgate Vacation Villas just outside of WDW the week leading up to the cruise. We will leave from there on Saturday morning and head straight to the DCL terminal.

 

[Maleficent59]

Congratulations JWeiss! That's great news!

So VM, what's on the agenda for the week before the cruise? WDW? USF? Rock shrimp?! I'm very happy for you that your boss approved your 2 week vacation and that you will be flying (instead of driving!). Won't it be great to be on vacation for 2 weeks?! Sort of a preview for the repositioning cruise next year!

For the NJ folks going to the DIS Meet, have a great time! Be sure to tell us about it when you return! And for everyone else, have a safe and relaxing weekend!

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Maleficent59
Congratulations JWeiss! That's great news!

So VM, what's on the agenda for the week before the cruise? WDW? USF? Rock shrimp?! I'm very happy for you that your boss approved your 2 week vacation and that you will be flying (instead of driving!). Won't it be great to be on vacation for 2 weeks?! Sort of a preview for the repositioning cruise next year!

For the NJ folks going to the DIS Meet, have a great time! Be sure to tell us about it when you return! And for everyone else, have a safe and relaxing weekend!

Yes, I will be downing some Rock Shrimp on this trip!!!

 

[Maleficent59]

New & Old San Juan City Tour (3 hours)
Adult Price: $25 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: $19 (ages 3-9)
Departure Time: 8:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

El Yunque Rainforest Tour (4.5 – 5 hours)
Adult Price: $30 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: $25 (ages 3-9)
Departure Time: 7:45 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.

Bacardi Rum Distillery Tour (3 hours)
Adult Price: $25 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: $19 (ages 3-9)
Departure Time: 9:00 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.

Ocean Trail Horseback Riding (4 hours)
Please note:
The maximum allowable weight for riders is 250 lbs.
Adult Price: $79 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: 8:15 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Pinones Preserve Bike Tour (3 – 3.5 hours)
Adult Price: $65 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: 8:45 a.m. & 12:20 p.m.

Kayak & Snorkel Eco-Adventure ( 5- 5.5 hours)
Adult Price: $79 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: 8:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Hyatt Dorado Beach Golf (7 – 7.5 hours)
Adult Price: $159 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: 7:45 a.m.

Latin Fiesta Show (3 hours)
Adult Price: $29 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: 11:50 a.m.

Catamaran Sail & Snorkel (5 – 5.5 hours)
Adult Price: $89 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $69 (ages 5-9)
Departure Time: 8:10 a.m. & 11:10 a.m.

Seven Seas Snorkeling Adventure (5.5 hours)
Adult Price: $79 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $59 (ages 5-9)
Departure Time: 8:10 a.m. & 11:10 a.m.

Old San Juan Walking Tour (2.5 – 3 hours)
Adult Price: $39 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $29 (ages 5-9)
Departure Time: 9:45 a.m.

Nature Walk Through La Mina Falls at the Rainforest (6 hours)
Please note: No strollers are permitted on this excursion.
Adult Price: $39 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $29 (ages 5-9)
Departure Time: 8:10 a.m.

Bacardi Rum Distillery & Old San Juan City Tour (4.5 hours)
Adult Price: $39 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $29 (ages 3-9)
Departure Time: 8:00 a.m.

Condado Beach Escape (4. 5 hours)
Adult Price: $69 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $49 (ages 3-9)
Departure Time: 8:30 a.m. & 12:10 p.m.


All shore excursions are operated by independent contractors. All excursions are subject to availability and/or cancellation based on weather, itinerary changes, and attendance. All excursion prices are subject to change without notice. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult on excursions.

 

[jweiss]

So, no dolphin experiences available on this cruise?? We were hoping.......

 

[goingbacksoon]

The West Coast takes over! That makes 4 CA families now. After years of our votes not counting... vindication! j/k

So how was the DISmeet for those who went? I was in Northern CA for the weekend, not checking the boards up there.

Alan

 

[Credit Man]

We attended the NJ Dis meet on Sat. It was great! The result of a lot of hard work by Fred (Majestic) who was the meet organizer.

Had the wonderful opportunity to meet Andy (Verandaman) and his lovely DW Hazel and DD Angelina. For those of you who have not met Andy, he is even nicer in person than he is on these boards, as hard as that is to believe.

74 days and counting.

 

[Maleficent59]

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/disneycruiseline/funonshore/funonshoreindex?id=FunOnshoreRoot

Glad to hear that you had a great DIS Meet!! So, have we planned one for our sailing yet?!

 

[Disneycrazymom]

I have missed all of you! My computer crashed , you should see how clean my house is though! Glad everyone had fun at the meet. Any thoughts on the shore excursions? I just love that my 4 year old can go to the Distillery but not for the Catamaran ride. I don't know what we'll do yet! Hopefully I will be back on line at home soon! I am so lost with out the Dis!

 

[Verandah Man]

It was also very nice meeting Mike (Credit Man) and his wonderful family. Let me share this with you, Mike is a card, I can't wait to cruise with him in August. I am attaching a link of the photos that I took on Saturday. We had such a good time, and can't wait for another meet.

Sarah, nothing has been set in stone as far as a DISmeet goes on the ship. I was thinking maybe about Sunday afternoon in the Promenade Lounge. Our meet last August just seemed way to rushed between the safety drill and the sail away party. I was hoping for a meet that wasn't so rush-rush. Think about it, and let me know.

Here are the photos of the NJ DISmeet 6-5-04.

We had over 40 in attendance, counting the children.

 

[Maleficent59]

Regarding a DIS meet, I think that the sooner we all meet, the better. We can also schedule additional "meets" or activities during the week (we had 3 or 4 of these on our August cruise last year).

Option 1: Cruise Terminal. Pro: we're hanging around anyway. Cons: people get there at different times and someone has to stay in line for those reservations!

Option 2: 3:00 pm meet in the Promenade. Pros: Walking Ship tour ends at 3:00 & Mandatory Drill is at 4:00. Cons: folks who board at the last minute (3:45 is all-aboard) and kiddos in the pools.

Option 3: Right after Drill & Before Sailaway. Pro: everyone is on board. Con: too short

Option 4: Continue Meet at Sailaway. Con: can't hear a darn thing!

Option 5: 9:15pm. Pro: after dinner and the show. Con: too late?

Okay, those are just a few options for the first day. We COULD have tried to meet at 10:30 am on Sunday, but noooo, some will be scarfing down brunch!!

 

[Marcotta]

what a turnout and it seems like this was a huge (and very well organized) event. thanks for sharing the photos Andy!

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Marcotta
what a turnout and it seems like this was a huge (and very well organized) event. thanks for sharing the photos Andy!

Fred (Majestic) did a GREAT job organizing the DISmeet this past Saturday. He started planning this meet back in February.

10:30 on Sunday morning would have been to early for a DISmeet anyhow, you know that Sarah, LOL!!!