August 22nd 2009 Western Carribbean Anyone?

[jhryb]

So I called to reservations line and asked what movies will be showing on the 8/22 sailing. Ruby said that the following movies are currently "in rotation"........

Thanks for sharing. My DH will be very interested in this when he gets home from work today (his last day before we leave - yay!).
Spent today taking care of lots of last minute details before we leave. Can't wait. Tomorrow at this time I'll probably bid my farewell because it will be an early night getting to bed. We must get up around 2am Sunday to catch our flight. We'll get a full day in at WDW on Sunday so I'll need my energy. I think I'll do the banana dance now

 

[downeysmith]

Called Disney for our dining room rotation, they informed me that it could change but I don't like the rotation. Is there anyway to change it before hand or once we are on the ship?

 

[jhryb]

Hello neighbor!
I am staying in room 2030, 2032 and 2028. I have 2 and 6 year old boys. My sister has a 6 and 11 year old girls and is in the adjoining room. Is there a meet and greet for everyone?
Thanks!!
Jill

My DD is also 11 so she will be happy to hear that there is another girl her age nearby. Your rooms are in a great location. We really tried to get adjoining rooms that veered a little closer to mid-ship but no luck. We are stuck with 2146 and 2148 this time. I think I have typed incorrect room numbers in the past. I am so confused but I am positive now that 2146 and 2148 are correct.

 

[jsolar]

My DD is also 11 so she will be happy to hear that there is another girl her age nearby. Your rooms are in a great location. We really tried to get adjoining rooms that veered a little closer to mid-ship but no luck. We are stuck with 2146 and 2148 this time. I think I have typed incorrect room numbers in the past. I am so confused but I am positive now that 2146 and 2148 are correct.

How wonderful!! My 11 year old, Victoria will be thrilled. She is giving us a hard time as she is afraid she won't make friends. I'm not sure if I signed up for the FE thing. Is it too late? Also, is there a meeting for everyone here? If so, where? Can you email me directly? I don't always get this site. Thanks!!
Jill

 

[stsomewhere]

I wonder if the movie PremEAR ing is:

The Wizards of Waverly Place. Alex wishes her parents had never met.

 

[tamman]

Last year, we were on the Wonder when the new Cheetah Girl movie came out. Kayla and I stayed in the pool for the entire time and watched it.

 

[Aurora's Mommy]

I wonder if the movie PremEAR ing is:

The Wizards of Waverly Place. Alex wishes her parents had never met.

As it is not a theatrical release, it will hopefully be showing on the Ariel Screen by the pool. Actually, it better be! Paige is missing her best friends birthday party on Friday night, where they were going to watch the premiere. To save my sanity, at the very least I'm hoping the Residence Inn at MCO has the Disney Channel!

As of 3:45 PM today, I am on vacation from work. I actually left work on time, with everything done and my desk clean . It will still be a mess by time I get back (more than two weeks from now), but at least I feelin' good at this very moment.

 

[Ski-and-Sea]

Called Disney for our dining room rotation, they informed me that it could change but I don't like the rotation. Is there anyway to change it before hand or once we are on the ship?

You can't change the rotation beforehand. You can request a certain rotation but that isn't guaranteed. But you can request a change once you get onboard. I think you ask the head server - ask about when you check in and find out the rotation (it will be printed on your KTTW card).

As of 3:45 PM today, I am on vacation from work. I actually left work on time, with everything done and my desk clean . It will still be a mess by time I get back (more than two weeks from now), but at least I feelin' good at this very moment.

 

[jhryb]

How wonderful!! My 11 year old, Victoria will be thrilled. She is giving us a hard time as she is afraid she won't make friends. I'm not sure if I signed up for the FE thing. Is it too late? Also, is there a meeting for everyone here? If so, where? Can you email me directly? I don't always get this site. Thanks!!
Jill

Hello Jill - I'm afraid that I don't see your name on the FE list that I have. I believe that the final list went out at the end of July. I know that many families have already left for Florida. At least we have your cabin numbers (2030, 2032 and 2028 ) so we can still add goodies to your FE.
Hopefully we will see you at the Meet and Greet at the Promenade Lounge on Saturday at 2:30pm. Also Ski-and-Sea (KC) is hosting a Dis Meet in the Walt Disney Suite on Monday at 2:00pm cabin 8030.
Jennifer

 

[trimix]

Greetings from Orlando!

Flight coming to Seattle was 20 minutes late, but the staff did their best to give us a quick turnaround so we were only 10 minutes late pulling away from the gate. Then, taxiing out, we pull over to the side and sit for almost 10 minutes. Finally the captian reports a problem not with the engine, but with a sensor. They shut down engine number 2, reset the system, and restarted the engine then everything ran properly. This meant we were leaving Seattle about 30 minutes late - and we had a 45 minute layover in Salt Lake. I didn't think it was a problem, because we were scheduled into the gate directly across from our connecting flight.

Arriving in Salt Lake, only 15 minutes behind schedule, we taxiied to the next concourse over from our connecting flight! Fortunately I had requested a wheelchair for DD, and the customer care person pushed that wheelchair VERY quickly, so fast that we got to the connecting gate before main cabin boarding had begun! We had time to use the lavatory and the flight attendant provided some beverages as we cooled down from the forced march between gates.

All is well, we arrived in Orlando on time. And surprisingly, our checked luggage was all on the carousel by the time we got to baggage claim!

See you all in a week
Safe travels, everybody!

 

[fluffy bunny]

To all the scouters, I was uploading some photo's to the group website, so thought I would put a couple here for you. The first is of us at the Opening ceremony. The other two shown the bar sign and the bar tent. We were impressed as this is run by the Kent Scouts and tours various events down there. The Beer was good as well, straight from the Barrels and very well kept.
If you want to look at the rest of the photo's have a look at our website - 11thstaffordscouts dot org dot uk.
Right last minute shopping and packing to do, we leave Wednesday.
See you all next Saturday.

 

[stsomewhere]

Hello Jill - I'm afraid that I don't see your name on the FE list that I have. I believe that the final list went out at the end of July. I know that many families have already left for Florida. At least we have your cabin numbers (2030, 2032 and 2028 ) so we can still add goodies to your FE.
Hopefully we will see you at the Meet and Greet at the Promenade Lounge on Saturday at 2:30pm. Also Ski-and-Sea (KC) is hosting a Dis Meet in the Walt Disney Suite on Monday at 2:00pm cabin 8030.
Jennifer

We can put some goodies in your FE, too.
We are in cabin 6537

 

[Aurora's Mommy]

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Keeping a close eye on the Weather Channel. I should note that my best friend in the world (well, beside Mark ) is Anna, who is married to Bill . I'm strangely upset with them.

 

[kylelover1]

hey anyone remember if there is an iron on board?

 

[jhryb]

hey anyone remember if there is an iron on board?

Yes the laundry rooms have irons, but there is usually a line-up on formal night so use it early if you need it.

 

[trimix]

Keeping a close eye on the Weather Channel. I should note that my best friend in the world (well, beside Mark ) is Anna, who is married to Bill . I'm strangely upset with them.

Anna shouldn't be an issue. Currently they are saying it should hit southern Florida Thursday morning, and chances of it being a hurricane at that point are only 30%.

But tropical depression three has me very concerned. I will be downright worried if it strengthens as forecast and the forecast cone still shows it coming this way on the Tuesday morning forecast. Let's hope things go well...

 

[jhryb]

This is my final post before the cruise. We're going out for dinner and then it will be an early night. We must wake up around 2am to make it to the airport for our flight. I'm so excited. My DH and the kids are watching a disney pixar movie (the Incredibles) to get into the groove. I'm not a big movie fan but I'm already in the groove so no movie is needed. See you all real soon!!!!

 

[ragtopday]

Just wanted to pop in and say hello! I have spent most of the day doing cruise prep type stuff! We booked this trip in March 2008 so it's been a long wait, and now that it's less than a week away I am suddenly panicking at all there is to do! We fly in on Friday and will see you all on Saturday - happy and safe travels to all!

 

[Aurora's Mommy]

This is my final post before the cruise. We're going out for dinner and then it will be an early night. We must wake up around 2am to make it to the airport for our flight. I'm so excited. My DH and the kids are watching a disney pixar movie (the Incredibles) to get into the groove. I'm not a big movie fan but I'm already in the groove so no movie is needed. See you all real soon!!!!

Bon voyage, Jennifer and family!

 

[Ski-and-Sea]

Safe travels for all chili cruisers leaving this weekend.

We're beginning to get giddy around here. I will be getting down the suitcases tonight and start assembling all the clothes. Last week I got new snorkeling gear for both kids (darn those growth spurts). Had to buy new pants for both kids as they've outgrown what they wore last spring (curse those growth spurts).

At least their dress shoes still fit.

Boy, gorgeous weather here in NJ. This morning DD had a three hour tryout for our fall softball travel team. That was tough in the heat as this is the first consistently hot weather we've had all summer and we're not used to temperatures above 80 degrees

Alright, I'll admit it, I'm getting concerned about the pick up in tropical storm activity in the Altantic. It was just too good to last that we went this far into the summer without any hurricanes.

Its so frustrating that you cannot predict a thing - we'll just be biting our nails waiting to see if any storms get organized, then wait to see the track then wait to see the timing.

Speaking of timing....I completely forgot that there were preseason football games last night. Wanted to watch the Jets game and Mark Sanchez. Oh well. Scary moment if you are a baseball fan.....David Wright got hit in the head by a pitch and taken to the hospital.