August 8, 2009 Western Caribbean on the Magic!

[BucksFamily]

OK, so what gives with this cruise? Just about every other 2009 Magic sailing has a meets thread except for this one. Come on, there have to be at least a few "lurkers" out there who are booked on this cruise!

Calling all lurkers to come out into the sunlight! I was a lurker too, but it's more fun if we can pass the next 11+ months together before the cruise. I can't believe that I'm the only person booked on the Magic for Aug 8, 2009!

We spent four fabulous days on the Disney Wonder earlier this month, and booked the Magic cruise while on board. I can't wait! Castaway Cay was just spectacular.

We are a family of four: me (50 year old Dad), DW, DD (14) and DS (9 and loves video games!). We live outside of Philadelphia.

Anyone out there joining us next year? All are welcome!!!!!

 

[WendyinMaryland]

We are! We are a family of 4....me (34), my husband (35), daughter (9) and son (5). We went once before in 2002., before our son was born. That time there was a hurricane, so our Western Caribbean itinerary became a 'surprise itinerary.' They told us we'd find out where we'd be going when they slipped the Navigator under our door in the morning! So, we went to Castaway Cay the first day, then San Juan the second. After that we went to St. Thomas and back to Castaway Cay for the last day. So, this time we are again booked for a Western Cruise, since that isn't what wound up happening last time. Can't complain though, we loved every minute of it and Castaway Cay twice is fine with me.

 

[Carlnne]

Though not yet official- Include us: Me(41), my daughter (21) and son(15). I have to double check dates when I return to work next week but i should be clear to book. Compared to some other threads- this may be a very empty ship!

 

[Carlnne]

We are now officially booked! Anyone else out there?

 

[mndisfam]

We are joining also. Me Kathleen, 47, Mark, 46, DD Claire 10 and DS 13.

 

[Carlnne]

Welcome aboard!

 

[LadyRob]

We'll be sailing with you!!! Me, DH and DD(4). It's only 5 months until we cruise, where is everybody?

 

[Pixiedustdawn]

Count us in!

 

[LadyRob]

Welcome pixiedustdawn!!!

 

[Pixiedustdawn]

Thanks!!

Very excited about this cruise!!!

 

[LadyRob]

Thanks!!

Very excited about this cruise!!!

Who's sailing with you?

 

[Pixiedustdawn]

Myself and my DD (12)

Who's sailing with you?

 

[Pixiedustdawn]

Where did everyone go?

 

[LadyRob]

Where did everyone go?

I'm around but I have to change my dates. DH has to attend a wedding on the 8th so we'll be sailing in the weeks before or the week after. With the new email promotion, you should have a few more joining you here soon. Happy Sailing!!

 

[Figment_Fan]

Thanks to the e-mail deal we recieved yesterday, we are booked!

It will be me (47) DW (won't say, I know better, but years younger than me), DS(14-will be 15 on 8-1) and DD (8).

I really gotta be careful what I forward to my DW. I forwarded the e-mail to her at lunch from work. I didn't think much about it. Last night while I was reading to DD, DW came upstairs and handed me a list of dates with costs, she had already been on the phone for a 1/2 hour. I accompanied her back down stairs to the computer and we selected a date with a decent cost.

We cruised on the Magic in March of 08. Weren't planning on another one until 2010, but this will do. When we booked, there weren't many cabins left. Don't know if that was many cabins allowed for this deal or cabins on the whole ship. Look forward to meeting you all.

John

 

[Figment_Fan]

Thought I'd add this to maybe give us to the next page. I'm also logging on because due to computer problems at home, I have not been able to log in and can just lurk. I will keep trying to rectify that this weekend, but just in case. There is only 126 days until embarkation.

Take care until I can log in again.

John

 

[Figment_Fan]

Yeah, it worked --- PAGE 2!

 

[Carlnne]

My plans are now up in the air- I did not receive a pin code so I am essentially paying $1500 more for the same cruise that others are now getting. Depending on the outcome- I may cancel and look into other lines just because of principle.

 

[Figment_Fan]

As I said in my first post, we were told there weren't many rooms left. I'm sure with the economy, this was just a method to fill the ships. When I worked in the hotel industry (long ago), we were always told to fill the rooms, especially as the day become closer. An empty room can for the night of X can never be sold again.

Maybe you could try seeing if you could get a better deal through an travel agent or something.
Anyway,
Good Luck.
John

 

[cathyce2]

We will be joining you thanks to the Kids Sail Free pin code email. We've cruised many times, but this will be our 3rd Disney. We are doing the 3nt on the Wonder on 4/30/09 and aren't telling the kids until the last minute. We can tell them about this one when that one ends to make leaving the ship a bit easier.

Me (old) , DH (almost as old), DD 10 and DD 5