August 6, 2005 Mexican Riviera..Who's In?

[SchultzFamily]

Vickie: Brynee is also on a block schedule but she still has 6 classes each semester. Her summer school is 4 days/week, 4 hours/day!

Summer school here is Mon through Thurs, 8 am until 2 pm! This is the first year they have done it until 2, last year they got out at noon. If they miss more than one day they are dropped (no excuses, not even medical) and if they are late more than 5 minutes they are dropped after the 3rd tardy (no excuses). The hard part is that summer school is alternated between the 2 high schools, every other year and this year it is not at his school but at the one on the other side of town and I start work at 8 am in the complete opposite direction (DH starts at 7 so he's no help) not quite sure how we're going to accomplish this!
Vickie

 

[justmestace]

Hey There!!

A very quick hello and check-in! What fun! You guys are going to have such a great time!
It is very different than what we are used to, but still the "Magic".

It's chilly these first two days and nights, you'll want long pants and a jacket or sweater/sweatshirt.

Castaway gift is a blanket that has "Special Mexican Riviera Cruise" on it.
No pins, though, for CC gift.
Haven't seen if they have special pins for the cruise, will look tonight.
They DO have shirts, hats and keychains and such in the stores w/ the special cruise on them.

That's all my time for now. I'll sign on later. Doesn't seem like many people want the computers, always empty when I go by.

Talk to you later!
Stacey

 

[Itinkso]

Wow Stacey Thanks for posting! I'm anxious to hear what's for sale in the stores! Enjoy the !!

 

[Kidoctr]

Hey everyone - checking in and updating... Have 5 pages of posts to catch up on. We got back into town on Monday night and took the rest of the week to "catch up" here at home and get ready for Amina's birthday party. She had her birthday party yesterday - a DIVA party. It went well but I'm still recovering today. Ankle is still hurting - went to ortho on Friday and he said to give it 6 months to heal. We also had a very MAD kitty cat while we were gone and....long story short.....had the carpet people here last Friday ripping up carpet, removing the pad, and treating the concrete. They come back tomorrow to lay a new pad and carpet. Amina's actual birthday is tomorrow and I took the day off work to spend with her to do whatever she wants....she's still trying to decide what to do tomorrow.....lol.... Will try to catch up on posts later this week.....

 

[jilljill]

Eve sorry to hear the ankle is still giving you trouble. Didn't you tell the ortho that it has to heal in 2 months because you have a vacation to enjoy?!?

to Amina, hope she enjoys the day


Stacey thanks for checking in, saves me from relaying messages from you. Have fun


Cathy, glad to hear the passports arrived, sounds like you are really getting ready now. I did read that the passport lines moved much quicker than the birth cert. line for debarking.

 

[Itinkso]

Eve - Extend our wishes to Amina!! Did you spend the day shopping?

Cathy - Sounds like you are all set to go! Finally made our ressies at the Sheraton for their stay/cruise package. I think that was the last major pre-cruise thing for me to do.

Barb - I just pm-ed you.

Only 2 more months for our turn !!

 

[Catnip0113]

Thanks for checking in Stacey, good to hear the news from the Magic. I will definately pack some warmer things this time. Have fun in the ports the next three days!


Happy Birthday to Amina! :thewave:

Cathy

 

[Kidoctr]

Hi all,

Just found this site and we are going on the 8/6 Magic Cruise. We being DH, and DD who will be 9 at the time of the cruise and of course myself! Anyway, first cruise period for us, so we are all very excited - or at least DD and myself. (She is fit to be tied!)

I'm just getting my feet wet, reading up on all things 'Disney' to prepare. I do all the planning, etc. and DH basically comes along with the ride. He doesn't mind and I like to plan, so we're a perfect fit!

Anyway, looks like much fun. I was a little disappointed that the dolphin encounter was already sold out on the 75th day, but figured it was God's way of saying I was spending too much $$ on shore excursions. So, we are doing the rainforest hike instead.

All in all, I'm looking forward to relaxing, eating and seeing new sights. Not necessarily in that order!

Hi Calliegirl! My DD just turned 8 today so if your DD goes to the Oceaneer lab, they will be in the same group! What is your DD's name? We are a family of 4: myself, DH (Seth), DD (Amina), and DS (will be 6 yrs old, Rhys). Welcome to the group!

 

[Kidoctr]

Hi all!

Thanks for the offer! I bet I will have lots of questions as time gets closer. One thing I did was make a Palo reservation for dinner on the 5th night since I definitely wanted to see the Animators Palate show - as I guess they only do it on the first rotation. In talking with the DCL rep on the phone, she said they would definitely do the Pirate's night on this cruise. So, I guess my only angst is that we reserved a night at Palos that could either be a formal night (I told DH that I wanted to see him in a tuxedo - first time ever - and he's game) or pirates night. Any ideas on when formal/sem-formal nights are? I understand you get your rotation when you check in.

We have Palo's ressies on Wednesday night too - what time is your res at?

 

[Kidoctr]

I found the following info on a DISers website...she is on the first West Coast Cruise and is posting on another thread...

Day/Port of Call
Activities
Evening Entertainment

Saturday -
Depart 5 p.m. Sail Away Party
All Aboard - Let the Magic Begin
(Ventriloquist, Juggler)
Sunday -
At Sea

Character Breakfast
Formal Night
Captain's Gala Golden Mickeys
Monday -
At Sea Character Breakfast
Casual Attire Twice Charmed
Tuesday -
Puerto Vallarta Pirate Attire
Pirates in the Caribbean Deck Party
Wednesday -
Mazatlan Casual Attire Who Wants to Be a Mouseketeer
Thursday -
Cabo San Lucas Semi-Formal Night Disney Dreams
Friday -
At Sea Character Breakfast
Casual Attire Remember the Magic - A Final Farewell

Hope this helps for ressies etc.

Lauren - I too am hoping not to overpack. We usually do OK for our Hawaii trips and we always have room for our souvenirs. With 2 girls we always seem to shop, shop, shop!!!

Thanks Jenny - that was exactly what I was wondering too. I wish I had time to peek at the other threads....glad you guys are keeping us up-to-date!

 

[jilljill]

Stacey sent me the show schedule for this week. I think it's the same as the other week.

Wed night will be the new show called Twice Charmed, supposed to be excellent

Sat was a Welcome Show Sunday was Golden Mickeys, tonight (Monday) Gary DeLena, Thurs is Dreams and Friday is the Farewell and also the Talent Show...Jordan entered to dance.

She also said Pirate night is Tuesday night with fireworks.

 

[Kidoctr]

Hi all,
Glad I found this. We (DH, myself, DD 10, and DD 5) will be going on our first cruise together! Can't wait. DH and I cruised once before in the Caribbean, on the RCCL. Does anyone know if our daughters need to dress up on formal and semi-formal nights? Do most girls dress up? Thanks, Jinny

Welcome Jinny - I got terribly behind in this thread and am playing catch up so sorry for all the fragmented posts. It's easier for me to answer as I read the thread instead of saving it all up for a huge single post. It's also easier to reach a T.O.P. that way too, lol.

My DS will be 6 on the cruise. I think your DD and my DS be in Oceaneer Club together, then. Great! What's her name?

 

[Kidoctr]

Hi All, we are booked on the Cali cruise Aug 6.....can't wait

WELCOME Ememem! I need to finish catching up on posts.....

Stacey - sorry I missed the send off before you left for your cruise. Hope all is well!! Can't wait to hear (read) all the juicy details!!

 

[Kidoctr]

Stacey sent me the show schedule for this week. I think it's the same as the other week.

Wed night will be the new show called Twice Charmed, supposed to be excellent

Sat was a Welcome Show Sunday was Golden Mickeys, tonight (Monday) Gary DeLena, Thurs is Dreams and Friday is the Farewell and also the Talent Show...Jordan entered to dance.

She also said Pirate night is Tuesday night with fireworks.

Now that's talent, Barb. Stealing the T.O.P. right out from under my nose.

I'm updating my palm pilot with the newcomers to this thread and will post a recap again....with the right DH's this time too....LOL.

 

[Kidoctr]

What do people bring for Pirate's night? I have no clue, maybe a bandana and an eye patch?

Cathy

Cathy - I remember reading somewhere that the pirate's night was either pirate dress or tropical dress. I think we'll do tropical with leis that we had from a daddy/daughter girl scout hawaiian night earlier this year ~

 

[SchultzFamily]

We have Palo's ressies on Wednesday night too - what time is your res at?

Eve and Lauren, We have Palo ressies on Wed too. Ours is 8pm.

to Amina from us too!
Vickie

 

[Kidoctr]

Thanks for the birthday wishes - we had a wonderful day. We drove to the "city" and went to Celebration Station. Wow - what a hopping place. We spent 4 hours there and rode the bumper boats twice, the mini go-carts twice, a round of miniature golf, and 2 rides on the "big" go-carts. Spent a load of money on tokens to play games and Amina won over 1,180 tickets and got 4 holes-in-one! It sure was her day! She got a karaoke machine from us and had an awesome time using it at her "diva" party on Saturday. Ahhhh....sniff....I have tears in my eyes thinking about how happy she was....

Anyways ~ thought it was time for another summary so be sure and post any info to fill in the holes - this is all info posted in the previous 1500+ posts (having actually READ them all!):

Justmestace (Stacey), DH (Jay), 15DD (Jordan), 12DS (Jared)
22DD (Megan) - not cruising
lives in AZ, wrought iron business, link to pictures in post #398
Not cruising with us after all and will be missed but is on the Magic as I type...

Catnip0113 (Cathy), DH (Steve), 13DD (Jessica)
2nd Disney cruise; staying at DL hotel before cruise
lives in CT, has 3 cats, collects fridge magnets, fan of the show Big Brother
Red Sox fan;
Deck 7 aft; DD just inducted into the Jr Honor Society (congrats! :cheer

Jilljill (Barb), DH (Jay), 11DD (Alexa)
cabin 2078
Going to DL before the cruise; Live in Delaware
Building new hoiuse with Disney theme; used to be a CM @ Disney store
5th Disney cruise

Encmark (Courtney), DH (Eddie), GM, 2DD, 6DS (Ryan)
Cabins 2094 and 2096
live in CA

Schultzfamily (Vickie), DH (Wick), 16DS (Kenney), 11DD (Sara)
lives in CA, is a nurse, late seating
link to pictures in post #403
2nd Disney Cruise

Itinkso (Jenny), 16DD (Brynee)
DD (Traci) and DH (Jack) not cruising
live in CA, cabin 5022, japanese ancestry, Brynee is a dancer

Newfamilyman (Carl), DW, 3SD, 5moDS
Live in LA

Maddie'smommy, DH, 2DD, and family, class
live in CA

hzj77hv (Kazu), DW, 16DD, 14DD, 10DS
live in Japan, cruised 2 yrs ago
deck 6; staying @ Grand Californian on the 5th of Aug

Calligirl (Lauren), DH, 9DD (Kaitlin)
Live in Santa Rosa, CA; first seating

Jasak (Jinny), DH, 10DD, 5DS
first time cruisers; 2nd seating
live in San Bruno, CA
travelling with 2 other families

Emememem (name?), family details?

Kidoctr (Eve), DH (Seth), 8DD (Amina), 5DS (Rhys - will be 6 in 3 weeks)
live in Oklahoma, we're both full-time docs (he's FP and I'm pedi)
veteran cruisers but first time on Disney
pics of my beautiful kids in post #1052, DH and I in #1054
Staying @ Grand Californian for 3 days before cruise;
late seating; cabin #1049 (hoping for an upgrade )

We have a few cruisers who are MIA.....Courtney? Carl? Kazu? Maddie'smommy? Hope to see you check-in again soon.... Did I get everyone's DH correct this time?

 

[Jasak]

Hi Eve!
Wow, thanks for the summary! That's so nice of you to do that
The only correction is we have two girls. It's DD age 5 Jinny

 

[jilljill]

Eve once again thanks for the summary. But I have 2 corrections; we are going to D'land after the cruise and we have moved into our house, I forgot to tell you that before.

 

[jilljill]

Now that's talent, Barb. Stealing the T.O.P. right out from under my nose.

I thought that surprise T.O.P. was very talented as well. I think my last couple of T.O.P.'s have been surprises, the best kind unless you are racing with someone to one.