August 12, 2006-DIS DREAMS DO COME TRUE-Magical Western Cruise

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Southwest finally opened the August dates and we have our flight, so I guess we are really going!
My husband is still battling swelling in one knee of the double knee replacement and is still walking with a cane.

Ciao Michelle !!!
Glad you spent some days with Jessica !!!

WHEN are you all flying into Orlando ? Can't wait to meet you... in person !!!

DO hope Chuck will COMPLETELY recover soon !!!
Please give him

a special "healing" kiss (BACIO) from Italy !!
Laura

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

I've decided to let Tim's stomach decide!!! I'm going to show him the menu's and he can pick the one he can live without!! At the moment I think I might do Palo's on the Captain's Gala night. I don't want to do it the last night, us non-US citizens have to get up bright and early for our immigration!!! It was really quick and painless on our 4-day, but it was just a tad too early that's all!

Louise , where have you found

those MENU you're talking about ??? I'd like to take a look and ...

I thought BY NOW you should be US-citizen !!! though it's nice (sorry, I'm being naughty !) to know YOU TOO will have to get up EARLY for immigration !!!
See you THERE ... if I can OPEN my eyes and recognize you !!!!
Poor Ben !! he HAS to wake up too , hasn't he ?
Laura

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

WOW LeiLani !!! That Paradise Beach at Cozumel looks gorgeous !!!
I've just had a look and was impressed by all their amenities !!!

Laura
Have you been able to check if they got "damages" by the last hurricane ? are the waters still clear ? and the beach "safe" ?

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

We were seriously considering booking a day room at the Westin GC because we have stayed there before and love that resort.

Hi Jeff !!!
Are you talking about the Westin CASUARINA ? It looks very cozy indeed on their website !!!!
TROPICAL beauty !!!!

Laura

 

[DVC4US]

GOOOOOOOOD FRIDAY MORNING(OR AFTERNOON) EVERYONE!

Laura - I thought Paradise Beach looked great also. From what I have read from people that have been back to Cozumel Paradise Beach is all cleaned up so it is really nice. I thought the Westin looked pretty good in GC also.

I'm not Louise, but if you go to the website listed below they have navigators and menus from past cruises. I have put spaces into the website address because if I don't it will block it out, so just delete the spaces.

www. castaway club. com

Hope that helps out.

 

[ReggieB]

Louise , where have you found

those MENU you're talking about ??? I'd like to take a look and ...

I thought BY NOW you should be US-citizen !!! though it's nice (sorry, I'm being naughty !) to know YOU TOO will have to get up EARLY for immigration !!!
See you THERE ... if I can OPEN my eyes and recognize you !!!!
Poor Ben !! he HAS to wake up too , hasn't he ?
Laura

Laura

They moved them! I had a dig around but have found a link I hope will work. Use the arrows at the top to go to the next one. These are on Dis's parent site wdwinfo. I'm not sure how often they are tweaked/adjusted, but the main rotation ones are pretty identical to what we had on the Wonder.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/Photos/DCL-Navigator-Eastern-Dec/pages/Menu-Animators_Dinner_Menu_1.htm

I love having the menu's ahead of time, just so I have a rough idea of what to expect. I am always looking at WDW menus too. You can find those on allearsnet.com, go into the dining section then in the sidebar is a link to the menu's.

Poor Ben does have to get up, even though he is a US citizen (he actually has dual) We would get into a whole heap of trouble leaving him in the stateroom!! It's funny you say about the US citizen thing, Tim has mentioned it recently, because we've nearly had our Green Cards 5 years, at which point you can start citizenship process. My Englishness kicks in and its "I'm very happy with the nationality I have thank you!" But it would make sense, as we don't have plans to go home quite yet. You have to bear in mind poor Tim couldn't get me to change my last name when we married, so you can imagine!!

 

[jd99]

Laura - Yes it is the Westin Casuarina. My family and I stayed there (pre second baby and pre-Hurricane) about 3 years ago and had an incredible time. It was one of the most relaxing resorts we have ever been to. I'm anxious to see how the island is doing now post-Hurricane. I know they got battered and it was such a pretty place with the nicest people, I was quite sad when I saw the pictures after the storm. Hopefully they are continuing to make a good recovery.

Jeff

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Laura - Yes it is the Westin Casuarina. My family and I stayed there (pre second baby and pre-Hurricane) about 3 years ago and had an incredible time. It was one of the most relaxing resorts we have ever been to. I'm anxious to see how the island is doing now post-Hurricane. I know they got battered and it was such a pretty place with the nicest people, I was quite sad when I saw the pictures after the storm. Hopefully they are continuing to make a good recovery.
Jeff

So glad you get a chance to visit there again !!!
Memories are so precious !!!

Laura

 

[firstmickey]

Good Morning!

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Ciao Donna !!!!
What are you up to today ?

Laura

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Beckie!
A PM is awaiting. I completely forgot to send you the details you wanted.

Louise
Information received and recorded, thanks.

Michelle
I still need your last name.

Jeff
I’m have been trying to keep a file or list of everyone that will be on our cruise August 12, 2006.

If you would like to share your information please do.
You may answer the questions here on our Meet Thread or
If you would rather not post your information on the public forum I understand. We could keep the information between just the guest that are sailing together by sharing through Private MessagesPM’s here on the DIS.

Or if you had rather not participate that’s OK too, just keep posting here on the Meet Thread and we can still share thoughts and idea’s.

1) DIS Name(s)
2) First Names/Ages/Relationship (ages for adults optional)
3) Hometown (State or Country)
4) Stateroom #
5) Dinning Time (late/main)
(a) Would you like to link your dinning reservations with another DIS family?
6) Will you be visiting WDW before/after your cruise?
(a) Arrival Date/Departure Date/Resort
(b) What Resorts have you stayed @ and which is your favorite?
7) Will you be staying @ Port Canaveral the night before our cruise?
(a) Arrival Date/Hotel or Motel
8) Any special events that you and family will be celebrating?
9) Any special activities that are a must while onboard? Palo Diner, Brunch, High Tea, Character Breakfast, Spa Treatments?
10) Any special excursion that you or your family must do?
11) If you are a Castaway Club member: How many, when, what type cruises have you taken?
12) Any special stories about your family you would like to share?
13) Would you like to attend a DIS MEET while onboard?
14) Would you like to plan any excursions with other DIS members in our group?
15) Can anyone think of any more questions we should add to this list?

I will correlate the information then PM the information to each person.

Beckie

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Nina

Sounds like your cruise was wonderful just not DCL. Does your oldest DD graduate this year or will the Med trip be a graduation present?

I'm so excited about your Med Cruise next year, LeiLani one of our cruise members is also going next year June 16th. Terry and I had been thinking about the Med cruise but are now talking about just doing a trip on our own to Europe in 2007. Maybe we could meet up in Rome.

This would mean we could stop by Milano and see a couple of friends. Laura and Marco could show us some of their beautiful country.

Please keep us posted about your new cruise.

Love
Beckie

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

This would mean we could stop by Milano and see a couple of friends. Laura and Marco could show us some of their beautiful country.

You're very WELCOME indeed !!!

Laura

 

[lzj21428]

Beckie, DD, 17 (18 in 4 days) graduates this June. I figure that this cruise will be my BD gift since my ?? birthday will be on day 6 of the cruise.

Laura, the ports for this cruise are Palermo, Naples, Olbia, Civitavecchia, La Spezia, Marseilles, Villafranche. Don't know if any of the Italian ports are close to Milan, will need to ck a map. DH and DS were in Milan over spring break, although it was just a layover until their flight to Egypt.

I love reading through your thread. It's so neat to read all your plans. Wish I could do a Disney cruise this summer, but w/ 2007 cruise, this summers vacation will have to be small and inexpensive. Oh well, I'll live vicariously through all of you.

Nina

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Laura

Have you and DGH decided on Tulum or Xcaret I can start booking tomorrow? Either will be good with myself and Terry if we book through DCL.

Jeff
Recieved and recorded your information, just wondering if you and your DW Mina would like to join us for a DIS Meet @ Palo for brunch Thursday August 17th we are going to try and book the private room so we can all visit.

Donna
Did or have you booked your stingray excursion yet? Let me know I may try to book the same one, are you going to book with Captn Marvin or go with DCL?

How many of us can start Booking @ 3:00am tomorrow April 29th?

Beckie

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

OMG !!!! Silly me !!!! don't know why ...but I was thinking of a Costa cruise !
Nina , are you taking a DISNEY cruise on 2007 ???????

La Spezia is about 3 hours drive from Milan !!!!


Laura

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Beckie

I'll ask Marco tonight and then PM you !!!
Ciao darling !!!

Laura

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Laura

OK



Another interesting fact many of us are DVC Members:
My home resorts are The Villas @ Wilderness Lodge and The Boardwalk Villas How about everyone else?

Becki e

 

[lzj21428]

Yes Laura, the Disney Magic to the Med in June 2007. I'll finally get my chance to get on the Magic!!

 

[jd99]

Beckie - While we'd love to do the Palo Brunch, I don't want to commit to anything until we find out how DD2 deals with Flounders. She is a part-time daycare kid at home and mostly does well...but she is in a mode right now where separation from DW (even if Mina is just going to shower) is a major issue. Thus we are playing this cruise by ear regarding her going to Flounders. She is potty trained but won't be close enough to 3 to go to the OC with my other DD7 -- THAT would probably resolve the separation issue and we could make plans. Unfortunately since DCL won't let her into the OC we're stuck with Flounders and I don't know if she'll be happy with that - without her big sister.
Jeff