Aug. 21, 2004 Eastern Magic check in list

[Disneycrazymom]

Dan I know that the Winifred is open for our date, at least it was last week. We have 7 in our group and it will only take 6. Also the Nightwind is open for our date. We can not decide what to do in St Thomas. We have a friend who lived there for a couple years and sailed the Happy Days for a local hotel, it was SOOOO FUN to go out for the day and just relax without "paying guests" . We would like to give the kids that kind of experience too but are concerned about how Papa will do on the boat, and he can not be left on board alone. Anyway if you want e-mail address let me know, I still have them. (We have tickets to the Cards/ Cubs game tomorrow, if anyone is watching Baseball Sunday night look for us, we'll be the ones in RED!

 

[dannyb]

Originally posted by Disneycrazymom
Dan I know that the Winifred is open for our date, at least it was last week. We have 7 in our group and it will only take 6. Also the Nightwind is open for our date. We can not decide what to do in St Thomas.

Thank you. I had found the websites for those ships.

The vast majority of the boats will take only 6 - - apparently due to US Coast Guard requirements. Options are further limited, because many of the boats are moved out of the area for hurricane season, which is already officially underway.

I am looking into New Horizons - they have a substantially larger boat and can take 20+.

I really want to get out on the water while in St. Thomas, and w/ a group of 8, it looks like it is going to be either New Horizons or one of the ship excursions.

Dan

 

[Marcotta]

Originally posted by Colestat
Based on when I received the excursion information, I doubt it will be me.

Glad that you got yours. Still haven't seen a thing here, thank goodness Andy and Sarah sent us the info.....

 

[02bBarbie]

cute magnetic sign..you do, however, realize you have San Juan spelled wrong, right?

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by 02bBarbie
cute magnetic sign..you do, however, realize you have San Juan spelled wrong, right?

I forgot to delete the old version from my pictures file, when I went to post, I selected the wrong photo. That's why I should always proof read before making a post, LOL!!! Here is the corrected version!!!

 

[Shygirl]

Thanks for the coments on our blazer. It is really fun. We just got back from camping. We had a blast.

Andy, thanks for the post card. Michael received it Friday.

I can't beleive that we only have 40 days left.

The only excursion that we booked was the 5 star. We are going to play the rest by ear.

 

[Credit Man]

Good morning, all! Hope everyone had a great weekend.
Kristin's pool party was a hugh success, as all 8 girls had a wet and wild time.

Andy, I would love a large size door magnet if you still have the material. Just let me know what the damage is.

 

[Disney/Cheer Mom]

Andy - My children recieved their postcards and just LOVED them. My daughter even had me laminate them for safe keeping. Thanks-again.

Mike - Good thing the pool party wasn't today. My daughter has one today at 4:00 and I have a feeling it will be cancelled.

I just made reservations for the banana boat ride on Castaway Cay and was so exceited because I was able to get all 8 of us on the same ride. Still deceiding if DD and myself are going to go para sailing.

In St. Thomas we're doing SNUBA, Coral World, and the Paradise Point Tram.

In San Juan we're going to one of the big hotels and we're going to spend the day relaxing at the pool and beach.

 

[dannyb]

SUCCESS!

I was able to reserve a private charter to St. John for our St. Thomas stop on Tues, Aug 24. This was quite a bit tricker than I had expected, because almost all of the private charters have smaller boats that will accomodate only 6 people. I did find an outfitter (that was recommended by a couple of the other outfitters that I had contacted) that has 2 boats that can handle significantly larger groups. They have two boats, a catamaran that can hold up to 20, and a tri-maran that can hold 25+. The one we would charter will depend upon the number of people who want to come.

We would leave at 9 and return at 4. The cost is $110/pp plus gratuity. Kids under 12 are half-price. The price includes all snorkeling equipment & instruction, a continental breakfast (fruit & banana bread), lunch buffet (lobster salad or Caribbean chicken), snacks, and an open bar. We need bring only towels and sunscreen. I'll be paying the same rate for my group - - I'm not getting anything for putting this together. I just thought it would be fun to have our own outing!

We will stay clear of the busier beaches. The first stop will be an uninhabited island.

If we can get 20+ people signed up, then we can have the ship to ourselves. My group of 8 is going. Please contact me to sign up - either send me a PM or e-mail me at dblinn@consumerlawgroup.com If responding by e-mail, request a receipt. I get so much spam that private e-mails are not guaranteed to reach me!

Here is the website for the outfitter: http://www.daydreamervi.com

I hope that some of you can join us.

Dan, Linda, Lianne (12), Eric (10) Blinn and the Blinn & the Segal grandparents

 

[denise5374]

Hi all.....

As far as excursions, on St. Thomas we are chartering a small boat (it hold 6 people) from Jester Sailing. It is a 6 hour excursion for sailing snorkeling and eating.

On San Juan, we haven't figured out anything yet.

Mike, I am glad Kristens party was a success!

Andy, I would also like a full size magnet. Let me know how much $$.

I am so excited for this cruise!!

 

[denise5374]

Debbie,

What hotel are you picking at San Juan? We are "Beach People" and that sounds like a great way to spend the day. If you don't mind sharing the info....

Denise

 

[dannyb]

Originally posted by denise5374
Hi all.....

As far as excursions, on St. Thomas we are chartering a small boat (it hold 6 people) from Jester Sailing. It is a 6 hour excursion for sailing snorkeling and eating.

I am so excited for this cruise!!

Jester is one of the outfitters that recommended the one that I am using for the larger party. Have a great time!

Dan

 

[denise5374]

Jester was recommended to me by another DISer "Grumbo". I called Jester the Captain there has been great so far

Have a great time wioth your sail! The water at St. Thomas/St. John looks amazing!!!

 

[Maleficent59]

Hi Dan!

Sign my husband up! I just told him that I signed him up (so he wouldn't have a chance to back out of it). I'll have to ask DD is she wants to go.

I had a migraine yesterday and it's lingering today so I'm not up for thinking about new adventures today.

Thanks so much for organizing this! Best,
Sarah

 

[ifotobonz]

I have just received our cruise documents from UPS this evening for our 8/21/04 cruise. So excited...
How do I go about getting someone to send my children disney cruise postcards?

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by ifotobonz
I have just received our cruise documents from UPS this evening for our 8/21/04 cruise. So excited...
How do I go about getting someone to send my children disney cruise postcards?

Congrats!!! It appears you are the first to receive their docs for our 8-21-04 cruise.

If you send me a PM with the children's names and mailing address, also who their favorite Disney characters are, I will get DCL postcards in the mail.

 

[jweiss]

Any feedback on beaches at San Juan?? Someone mentioned going to one of the large hotels and spending time at the pool and beach...... Were you refering to the excursion that does this, or is there a hotel you can go to on your own and not get kicked out!?!?!?!? I am still considering that excursion, but it is VERY expensive!!!
Also....Is it too late to order San Juan Sojourners T-Shirts????? Thanks!!!

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by jweiss
Any feedback on beaches at San Juan?? Someone mentioned going to one of the large hotels and spending time at the pool and beach...... Were you refering to the excursion that does this, or is there a hotel you can go to on your own and not get kicked out!?!?!?!? I am still considering that excursion, but it is VERY expensive!!!
Also....Is it too late to order San Juan Sojourners T-Shirts????? Thanks!!!

Jennifer,

I still have time to whip up a few t-shirts, send me a PM or e-mail, with the sizes you need. I get mt shirts from A.C. Moore, they reange in size from children's Small (6-8), Med (10-12), Large (14-16), up through adult XXXL.

One month from today my family will be headed to Florida!!! Yipee!!!

 

[dannyb]

Originally posted by jweiss
Any feedback on beaches at San Juan?? Someone mentioned going to one of the large hotels and spending time at the pool and beach...... Were you refering to the excursion that does this, or is there a hotel you can go to on your own and not get kicked out!?!?!?!? I am still considering that excursion, but it is VERY expensive!!!
Also....Is it too late to order San Juan Sojourners T-Shirts????? Thanks!!!

Check out www.cruisecritic.com for ideas on hotels that will accomodate day-trippers. Some of them will give rent you a day-room. Check under the Ports of Call section of the boards there.

 

[disney3144]

Originally posted by ifotobonz
I have just received our cruise documents from UPS this evening for our 8/21/04 cruise. So excited...

Congratulations Now that I know they are coming..I'm that much more excited!!

Jennifer