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

[zzzzjohnzzzz]

I did do all the stuff I could on-line. We are going to GF first on 9th. I'm concerned too about Hurricanes but they say you just go to different ports. And if they cant get back to Canaveral who cares we'll just stay on longer I wanted to go to the park first so we wouldn't worry about making connections. And if the weathers bad its thier responsibility to get us from GF to the Port. So I tried to do it the most conservative way just to make sure.. I wonder if your staying in the park if they give you your room number in the package for the room at GF??? Thx for your response Reg

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Good Morning/Afternoon Everyone

We only have....

3o Days until we are on the MAGIC

 

[Tia]

Good afternoon! I changed my address but have not received docs yet. That is always so exciting when they arrive. Michelle, I definitely know what you mean about the passport photos. I would hate to be accused of any crime and have to show my passport as a form of ID! They would take one look and yell "GUILTY!!!" I am finally getting settled in here. It has been a lot of work but I no longer think the light at the end of the tunnel is a train. I hate moving, I have done it many times and it never gets easier. -Donna

 

[pjclarke]

This is our first time to cruise. I can't believe it's almost here. We booked almost a year ago. I'm getting into the packing mode and have been reading all the tips. Has anybody had problems with sea sickness?

We are staying on Deck 6: Me, DH, DS12 and DS7. (I hope I did that right )

 

[firstmickey]

This is our first time to cruise. I can't believe it's almost here. We booked almost a year ago. I'm getting into the packing mode and have been reading all the tips. Has anybody had problems with sea sickness?

We are staying on Deck 6: Me, DH, DS12 and DS7. (I hope I did that right )

to our group!




Good Morning everyone!

 

[indimini]

pjclarke,

Welcome! We're also first time cruisers and will be on deck 6 with you. Where are your rooms? Our family consists of myself, DW, DD14 and DS8. We have two cabins forward starboard side. I'm sure the boys will get to know each other pretty quickly.

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

This is our first time to cruise. I can't believe it's almost here. We booked almost a year ago. I'm getting into the packing mode and have been reading all the tips. Has anybody had problems with sea sickness?

We are staying on Deck 6: Me, DH, DS12 and DS7. (I hope I did that right )

CIAO !!! Welcome to our "bigger and bigger" DIS group !!!!

I'm Laura - sailing with my dear GH !!!
We are from Italy .
WOW !!! Coming from California !!! We have people coming from all over US !!!!

Have you already booked excursions / activities ???
Re seasickness : we maybe would not suffer from it - we have cruised many times with no problems at all !!!
But ... just in case ... we don't want to spoil our so-long- dreamed of vacation AND SO WE ALWAYS WEAR ONE OF THOSE "scopolamine patches": they have no side effects on us - but it's better to talk to your doctor .
Some NATURAL remedies are GINGER (pills) and sea bands (elastic wrist bands) ; some people say these prevent seasickness,some say they do not work - no side effects though !
MOST PEOPLE ENJOY THE CRUISE WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM !!!!

Come in when you please and share your cruise dreams with us !!!
Laura

 

[mgbagley]

Beckie
My eye is black and blue, but I was promised it would be gone in about two weeks. I have a lot of explaining to do when I go out. Everyone asks "what happened to your eye?" I wish I had a better story to share!

Donna
Hope you are surviving. I don't want to move until I retire! It is so much work. You will really need this vacation.

We use bonine for seasickness and it worked better than dramamine. They also have "less drowsy" dramamine now as well. On our last cruise, we were trying to outrun a hurricane and we were really rocking! They even closed the pools because the water was sloshing out of the pols. The steward cut up some green apples for me and that seemed to do the trick.

Jess comes home today. Yippee!! We are on our way to pick her up today.

Our younger DD is in the show ""into the woods" and my husband just finished "Me and my girl" and then will start rehearsal for "lil abner". As you can tell we are a musical theater family. My DH and I met doing a show in Baltimore and so we have kept the tradition up with our girls as well. DH and I love to sing "i got you babe" on karaoke night, (mainly to embarass the kids) but we hope you will all come and listen.

Have a great weekend!

Michelle

 

[pjclarke]

We are staying on Deck 6, Foward Port side. Only have 1 room, but we're ok with that. DH7 and DH12 are bummed that they're not going to be together in the Oceaneer Lab/Club. DH7 will talk to anybody and make friends fast, but DH12 is shy. Honestly, we'll probably spend more time with them than they want. It's nice to know that they can go off and be with other kids though!

We have booked our excursions and Palo reservations already on-line. I love that! The kids are really into the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie right now, so in Key West they wanted to visit the Pirate Soul & Shipwreck Museum. We will do the Stingray City Snorkel Tour in Grand Cayman, and the Cozumel Beach Break in Cozumel. We wanted to do the Chankanaab Sea Lion Discovery, but it's no longer being offered. Well, that's what we have reserved. Do any "veterans" have other suggestions?

Pam

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Good Morning/Afternoon Everyone

We only have....

29 Days until we are on the MAGIC

 

[Tia]

Welcome Pam! I too use the scopolamine patches. You have to have a prescription but I have never had a problem getting one. DH and DS (11) have never had any seasickness. We are also doing the Cozumel beachbreak, we are doing the Stingrays on Castaway Cay. Last time we did the Stingray excursion in Grand Caymen and it was great but I want to try the new one. Donna

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Pam

First WELCOME to the DIS and our Cruise Thread, it's great to hear from you.

Terry (DH) and I used the patch last year when we did our first cruise they worked great. We put them on the night before our cruise then once again a few days later. The only time I got worried was the first night crossing the Gulf Stream. (a little rocky)

Beckie

 

[ReggieB]

Hi Pam

We didn't get seasick. I took stuff just in case, but didn't have to break it out. Probably best to keep some on hand if you aren't sure how you are going to be.

DH (Tim) really suffered from the wobbles (not sure of the technical term!) for about a month after. He had the feeling he was still on the boat and could feel it moving, which was kind of disconserting when he was sat in his office! I think it's an inner ear/balance thing.

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Beckie
My eye is black and blue, but I was promised it would be gone in about two weeks. I have a lot of explaining to do when I go out. Everyone asks "what happened to your eye?" I wish I had a better story to share!

DH and I love to sing "i got you babe" on karaoke night, (mainly to embarass the kids) but we hope you will all come and listen.

Michelle

Sorry about the eye, hope the bruising fades quickly. (Ouch)

Glad Jess is home now the serious shopping can begin.

I think we sould call another DIS-Meet for Karaoke Night so everyone will be there to cheer you on and help embarass your children.

What does everyone say?

Off to check which night you will be performing.

Beckie

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Michelle

Saturday-Family Karaoke Night 9:45pm Stuido Sea
Sunday-Disney Karaoke 7:15pm Rockin Bar D
Friday-Disney Karaoke 7:15pm Stuido Sea

Which night are you planning on performing?

What about the Family Talent Show I think the whole family should sign up...

Beckie

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

Good Morning/Afternoon Everyone

We only have....

28 Days until we are on the MAGIC

 

[zzzzjohnzzzz]

I was checking in to see if everyone was starting to post more the closer we get. I just printed Calgons ultimate packing list and we are heading to the store today. Again

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

John

Have fun shopping.

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

I'm curious...are there going to be any hints about them?

Oh,yes !!! Here we go !!

FIRST HINT :
Each of your staterooms (your doors actually !! ) will be visited by a sort of Fairy Godmother

some time on your first night aboard the Magic !!!!
Look carefully : you will find SOME good old pals of yours in YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED magnet !!!!

SECOND HINT :
While I was looking VERY CLOSELY at those lovely characters "on vacation" I noticed something curious ...
I noticed that a few Hidden Mickeys had been scattered all around the "background" picture !!!

No, I can't tell you how many Hidden Mickeys are there !!!

THIRD HINT :
DGH is going to start a fun contest among all of you : the first one (adult or kid) who finds all of the Hidden Mickeys will get a prize: a small "little something" that comes from Disneyland Paris !!!!!

Feel free to ask questions ... if you please : if I know the answer ... maybe I'll tell you !!!

Can't wait to meet all of you !!!
Laura ( and DGH )

 

[Tia]

Laura, That sounds like fun. Thanks for the hints! You and DGH have been busy. I like your fairy god mother. -Donna