August 22nd 2009 Western Carribbean Anyone?

[BlueMarlin]

Cruise Ship Port Schedules

Sunday Key West
Only Disney Magic

Tuesday Grand Cayman
# Vessel Name Vessel Line Passengers Tonnage Arrival Time Departure Time

1. Disney Magic Disney Cruise Lines 2,500 Aug 25 2009 6:14AM Aug 25 2009 5:00PM
2. Carnival Legend Carnival Cruise Line 2,124 Aug 25 2009 7:00AM Aug 25 2009 4:00PM
3. Carnival Liberty Carnival Cruise Line 2,974 Aug 25 2009 8:00AM Aug 25 2009 4:30PM
4. Carnival Valor Carnival Cruise Line 2,974 Aug 25 2009 9:00AM Aug 25 2009 4:00PM

Totals: 10,600 Passengers

Wednesday at Punta Maya (Based on Last Rotation)

1. Holiday International Pier Wed, Aug 12 7:00 am 6:00 pm
2. Carnival Legend Puerta Maya Wed, Aug 12 8:30 am 5:00 pm
3. Disney Magic Punta Langosta Wed, Aug 12 9:00 am 6:30 pm
4. Carnival Imagination Puerta Maya Wed, Aug 12 11:00 am 10:00 pm

Friday at Castaway Cay
Just Us Baby!!!

 

[Maza]

well...today is over! well...almost! Managed to get everything done...except i forgot to pick up new contacts..lenses that is!Was suppose to do it between nails and hair...ahhhhh. So I will apologise in advance if i walk by any of you as if i cant see you, i probabaly cant!
all hair is cut,dried and straightened! except DH...his is a little short for the GHDs!
Pets are sorted...had a panic about cat sitters yesterday, as both my 'helpers' are going away in our middle holiday week, but its all sorted now!
Evertything is packed...more or less...obv. my laptop is still out
but it will be winging its way into my hand luggage case any minute!
FE gift...sorted. Fingers crossed i can import shortbread
Tickets-check
Passports-check
Currency- check...could do with more. but isnt that always the truth!
Twilight etc loaded onto e-reader
Sky plus is set...windows locked...house tidy
right...think I am ready!

what have i forgot???

 

[Ski-and-Sea]

Cruise Ship Port Schedules

Friday at Castaway Cay
Just Us Baby!!!

Music to our ears......ahhhhh......there was only one other time I was on a DCL cruise and we were the only ship in a port. That was in 2006 for the double dip Costa Maya cruises. We were the only ship in Costa Maya. We had the place to ourselves and it was very comforting knowing that the majority of the other people around you were from the Magic.

 

[shelleyr25]

I seriously need to get motivated...have not even started packing although the list is all in my head!!
Really looking forward to meeting you guys on Saturday.


For those leaving soon...have a great drive/flight...see you soon!!

Just got a call from Disney Cruise Line...we have been upgraded!!!!!! We have a veranda!!!! Yippee!!!
I am sure that none of my FE gifts will find me but in any case..
we are now room 6546!!!!

 

[stsomewhere]

I am almost packed....

AS you know, we got a puppy a few months ago. She likes to eat underwear

I have to go out and pruchase a few more pairs for everyone.

 

[Aurora's Mommy]

I am almost packed....

AS you know, we got a puppy a few months ago. She likes to eat underwear

I have to go out and pruchase a few more pairs for everyone.

That's what Target is for!

Today, no one has noted that we board in 4days.

I'm coming late to the party today because in addition to my mani-pedi, and dropping DD off/picking up at a softball clinic, I had to fit in a Doctor's appt. for DS, whose ear is very painful. So, it seems that when your eardrum bursts, that as the fluid rushes out of your ear, it can cause swimmers ear. The dr. has given him ear drops, but she is concerned that it is so swollen, and there is so much crude (her words) in this ear, that if it is not feeling better by Thursday, we will have to take him to an ENT. Great, just what you want to do the day before vacation, beg an ENT to fit you in to clean out an ear! Well, hopefully the drops will manage to squeeze in between the "crude" and work some MAGIC.

In the Caymen's (one week from today!) we will be enjoying the Catamaran Snorkel and Sail/Stingrays.

 

[Aurora's Mommy]

I am too, but I think we are on opposite ends of the rainbow. I am worried that the surf in Cocoa Beach will not be high enough for fun on Friday and Saturday. The latest report is that we will get 6ft (2M) waves on Saturday for the dawn patrol. I was really hoping for something more spectacular.

Last time we were in Hawaii, I went body surfing in 18 - 24ft swells in Waimea Bay. That was fun, but we will make the best of what nature gives us on Cocoa Beach before the cruise.

I take it that is you in the yellow!

 

[Aurora's Mommy]

what have i forgot???

That in just a few short days you will be sitting on deck, enjoying a refreshing beverage of your choice, and simply relaxing!

Just got a call from Disney Cruise Line...we have been upgraded!!!!!! We have a veranda!!!! Yippee!!!
I am sure that none of my FE gifts will find me but in any case..
we are now room 6546!!!!

 

[mickeysgirl80]

Hey gang: I can't wait till we get on that magical ship (no pun intended, lol). I, too, am getting ready for this trip; today, I got my hair cut, picked up some reading materials, some toliet trees, and went to the bank. I was a little worried about my budget but I think I'll be A-OK. I switched a shore excursion in Cozumel. I was gonna do the dune buggy but I have no clue how to drive a stick shift and quite honestly, I don't want to invest in something that I'll have a hard time doing. Plus, I wanna relax on this vacay with limited movement, so I booked the Conzumel Beach Break. A Disney reservationsit was so nice and patient and helped me pick this excursion by sharing her own wonderful experiences.

Tomorrow, go to bank for gift cards and start packing.

And stsomewhere, I have a dog who enjoys getting underwear. My friend, you are not alone in that torture.

Look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!! Mickey, here I come! God bless and happy Mickey

 

[StitchMad]

Just got a call from Disney Cruise Line...we have been upgraded!!!!!! We have a veranda!!!! Yippee!!!
I am sure that none of my FE gifts will find me but in any case..
we are now room 6546!!!!

My Dad (wayneg) has changed your number on our list to 6546

Can't wait to get on the cruise!!

 

[MrR]

Hey all! Hello from Orlando. We've almost finished phase one of our stay - we've just packed up, ready for three nights at AKL.

The weather has been great here - never too stifling, but Blizzard Beach was a washout today. Though we did laugh sitting there in a downpour eating a burger and fries, surrounded by thunder and lightning!

Anyhow... Just checking in to say hello - see you all aboard on Saturday!

 

[trimix]

Hey Brian~
I've been thinking about your family, hoping you are having a great time and wondering how your daughter is doing, getting around in WDW.

Not too much longer and you'll be on your first Disney Cruise!! Nothing like the very first one. As prepared as you are, you are still going to be overwhelmed by the Magic (and the magic)!!

Terri

Hi Terri,
Kirstin is doing just fine. The rest of us are the ones getting worn out, and she keeps going strong! But today at Sea World, between a few rain showers, a major (at least to me) thunderstorm, and getting saturated on the Journey to Atlantis ride, she started shivering more than we would like. So she gave us a good excuse to head out of the park and change into dry clothes.

I am hoping to take at least tomorrow morning off just to give my feet a break, and I am really looking forward to relaxing on the Magic! I am sure I will be overwhelmed, but I am looking forward to sharing it with you all!

 

[trimix]

I am almost packed....

AS you know, we got a puppy a few months ago. She likes to eat underwear

I have to go out and pruchase a few more pairs for everyone.

Your puppy too? Several times when cleaning my backyard I noticed some weird looking sticks, but didn't think more about it. Then one day I was walking her and she dropped one of those sticks. I bagged it then hosed it down when I got home and was amazed to find underwear! Talk about variations on a skidmark!

I hope nobody spits a beverage across their keyboard reading the previous sentence!

 

[kylelover1]

Hey Christie we got a new puppy three weeks ago Australian Shepherd, named her Jasmine in honor of Disney Cruise. We are almost packed. FE's done Just finishing up dog and cat arrangements and we will go 5am on Friday and planning to spend some time at Sea World. DH is a Marine so we get in for free. Anyway point was our Cocker Spaniel Daisy who is a little over a year, has a fondness for my underwear only. Can't understand it and drives me crazy she does not go after the boys underwear. Christie think you are leaving tomorrow. Safe trip and plane rides to those leaving can't wait to see you all on the shipMarianne!!!!

 

[stsomewhere]

Hey Christie we got a new puppy three weeks ago Australian Shepherd, named her Jasmine in honor of Disney Cruise. We are almost packed. FE's done Just finishing up dog and cat arrangements and we will go 5am on Friday and planning to spend some time at Sea World. DH is a Marine so we get in for free. Anyway point was our Cocker Spaniel Daisy who is a little over a year, has a fondness for my underwear only. Can't understand it and drives me crazy she does not go after the boys underwear. Christie think you are leaving tomorrow. Safe trip and plane rides to those leaving can't wait to see you all on the shipMarianne!!!!

Congrats on your puppy! Ours in a mini AUstralian shepard. .

 

[kylelover1]

we have heard they are really great dogs. But all our dogs are sweet and fun. We now have 3!!!

 

[BlueMarlin]

I take it that is you in the yellow!

Don't I wish. He has enough money left over to purchase a board. After Christi spends all my money on cruising, I could never afford a board. (Not that I am complaining, just stating the facts) Besides, boards just get in the way... until you learn how to use one.

I was body surfing, just me and the wave. At 18' the wave has plenty of power to throw you around. In fact, one biggun' crawled up the beach and grabbed a college-age girl and ripped her down into the ocean and the lifeguards had to make a human chain to save her. They just did not wait for her to get out to me.

 

[Aurora's Mommy]

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To everyone leaving today (and I think that is a lot of you, it may be lonely here the next couple of days) travel safely!

Next week at this time, Cozumel. For most of the day, we plan to enjoy the ship while everyone else gets off, although we do plan to head to the market and do some bargaining, maybe find a margarita. We have Palo that night .

Glad to hear from those in Orlando already that you are having a good time, regardless of some rain yesterday .

 

[Sonnyeclipse]

This time next week, we will be heading for Cozumel...

Our plan is to relax on the ship in the morning and then we are doing the Fury Catamaran snorkel and beach excursion. I have cameras for each of the kids so they can take some pictures while we snorkel.

Pirate party will be that night and the costumes for the kids are ready! I am a little bummed we will miss dinner as we have early seating and our excursion does not get back until 5:55pm.

 

[BlueMarlin]

Let's see today is Wednesday, at the apogee of our travels on the Magic. We are waking up to Cozumel.

The Marlin's will be slamming into gear to get on the Ruins Tour Bus. I saw some travel shows about Tulum and the area around the ruins looks really cool, probably no stopping there, but we can check it out on the way through and decide if we want a whole week somewhere nearby.

If there is time when we get back to the ship, there may be a little Mezcal sampling at one of the shops. Last time we were in Cozumel, I stopped at one of the booths, I am not sure if the planets were in alignment or what, but 1/2 a shot of Mezcal put me over the edge for quite some time.

Notes on other posts:
Wow, those were some dog logs, with the drawers inside. I was going to take credit for the training, but it seems this is a natural phenom.

Won't get around to posting Thurs and Friday, so I will in advance: Lounging around and doing nothing!! Perhaps I will gather enough strength to walk down the beach and grab a Konk Kooler on Friday.

One last item: For anyone who is wanting to stop for liquor to board the ship while in transit. I called down to plan ahead and it seems the ABC shops are the big ones that buy in volume and discount. They were up to $5 per bottle cheaper than the small private stores. Also, I thought that Florida was a State Shop liquor control, but they are not. So each store sets the prices and they are market driven. Airport and Orlando shops will be more expensive than ones in less touristy areas. I was also happily shocked to hear that my favorite blended scotch was half-price compared to Michigan at ABC. Don't want to take a "good" bottle on board and have to dump it out. REMEMBER: You can't bring it back.