August 8, 2009 Western Caribbean on the Magic!

[Bugs Life Lover]

My package of goodies arrived this week at the DCL Dist Center so lets just hope it doesnt get shipped on the 8/1/09 cruise
Good thoughts appreciated

Speaking of weather. thanks for the forecast. I thought it was going to be "hot as haiti". I am not even packing a sweater, only a rain pancho. Any other tips?

Can you guys send me a personal message? for some reason I dont have enouph "posts" to SEND messages. but if you send me a PM then i can respond.

PLUG: Any more fish extender (FE) families? join our fun !

 

[Figment_Fan]

I got my answer on the tequila seminar. There are two of them on the western - maybe the eastern too. I must have missed them on the last cruise. See, I told ya' all that this cruise is like a first cruise all over again. So many new things to explore and find out about.

So, after embarkation, it'll be easy to find me,I'll be the one running to the counter to book the tequila tasting!!

 

[Figment_Fan]

I just checked the thread I started on the tequila tasting. Somebody has mentioned that there are mojito flights at Signals. Never heard of it. There is a request for more info on it. I'll pass it along as soon as I find out anything.

Wow, I'm beginning to worry about myself thinking of all this alcohol. I have been balancing it with trips to the food picture thread. The drinks may be nice, but I'm really looking forward to the food. And relaxation time!! Where's the little icon with the face in a hammock?

 

[kimgg]

I'd like to know what that mojito flight is also?

One more week and we'll be getting ready to board! At this time next week we'll be on the plane on our way to Orlando! I'm hearing that six flags dancing old guy music in my head.

 

[Bugs Life Lover]

Thanks FF for the PM, I read it but I am not worthy to send a PM back "To be able to send PMs your post count must be 10 or greater.
You currently have 8 posts and you can send PMs to following users only:

so I need two more "posts" to be able to send PMs back.


What other piece of info can I share? ....
TIME CHANGE TIP
We are from the West Coast so we are going to sleep one hour earlier and getting up one hour earlier every other day until we leave for orlando. I just put my 4yr old to bed at 7:30pm

 

[Buzzfan2Mom]

OK, today I'm going to see what fits in the suitcases and garment bag. We leave at 5am on Friday so I'm going to see what I can get around this weekend. We have misty mates we use when we go to "the World" and I'm trying to decide if there would be a need from them at all on shore excursions, thoughts anyone? I'll pack em if we'll use em!

Bugs Life Lover, I've also sent you a PM. One more post and you can reply

Now where did I put that packing list....

 

[kimgg]

I'm not sure what misty mates are? Can you beleive we are going on DCL but have never been to WDW or DL? Originally we were supposed to go to WDW this year w/ my stepdaughter and son in law, but she got pregnant and is due in Sept so we had to come up w/ other plans - I really did not want to do WDW in the summer (too hot and too much walking) so I got the kids sail free email and decided on DCL. We'll be going to WDW for Christmas next yr when my new grand-daughter is 1. I can't beleive I am going to have a grand-daughter, I'm not that old and my kids are still in elementary but I've embraced it and am so excited.

Anyway, today I need to start seeing what all will fit in our suitcases also, so far I've stuffed everything I've bought for the cruise over the last few months in them but need to start packing clothes. I'm thinking about ironing and starching even the cotton/knit t's and stuff to help prevent wrinkles and using drycleaning bags - I don't want to have to iron on the vacation at ALL if I can help it. I still have a list of stuff I need to get - I'm off Wed and Thurs so I'll do last minute stuff then but don't want to be rushed so I need to get started today.

 

[danzma]

Three days to POFQ, one week until the Magic. Woo Hoo.

Anyone know if there is satellite TV onboard the Magic? As a died-in-the-wool Cubs fan I need to know if I can catch a game or two while I'm sailing...nothing would be better than a tropical drink and a Cubs' win! I haven't missed a game all season.

 

[Pixiedustdawn]

Three days to POFQ, one week until the Magic. Woo Hoo.

Anyone know if there is satellite TV onboard the Magic? As a died-in-the-wool Cubs fan I need to know if I can catch a game or two while I'm sailing...nothing would be better than a tropical drink and a Cubs' win! I haven't missed a game all season.

I believe there is satellite TV. Not 100 percent sure though, since I don't watch TV much. i remember seeing people watching sports.

We are also staying at POFQ. We are leaving tomorrow morning. We will see you there. It is just my daughter and myself. Look for us!

 

[Pixiedustdawn]

Where is everyone meeting once onboard?

 

[Bugs Life Lover]

This takes us to page 19!! I am a lucky poster "earning my ears"

thank you all for sending me PMs.
I have one more POST to be able to post/reply to your messages ( my last post will be WEDNES night), THis post should do it!

How do we know what deck we are on? Is it the first number of the stateroom?

I am SOOOOOOO ready for this vacation

HAs anyone called the 888 325 2500 number to find out what movies are playing. I saw on another thread that G-Force is on the Magic
AS you can see I am too lazy to call. WE can make family movie dates! Any takers? G -Force will be 3-D

I dont think this thread has made plans to meet, but sounds fun to me. Any ideas?
we better make some plans, cuz serious vacationers may already be leaving this week.

Gotta go to bed its 7:45pm Western standard time 11:45 pm Eastern time. Its a killer getting up at 5 AM western time

 

[Princess Runner]

Still swallowing tears, arrived yesterday from our Western Caribbean Cruise and I have to tell you whatever you read about Disney holding back due to economy, IS NOT TRUE!!, our trip was magical! launch your questions and I'll be ready to answer, the Dissers that traveled with us were great we met at the Promenade Lounge 3:00 pm, had time for a group pic and all, will post it tomorrow, at 3:45 they stop all activity right before mandatory drill. Blessings! you are in for a treat! Elcka

 

[kimberh]

Count us in!! I have 4 rooms booked, but only two kids, 11 and 6. Tell me about the FE. I don't have a clue what you all are doing!! I have had this cruise booked for 15 months. We do have a 5 and 15 month old also. Looking forward to a great time. Haven't even thought about what to pack yet.

 

[kimgg]

Welcome home Elcka and welcome Kimber!

I think if we decide to meet 3 pm on the first day would actually be good so maybe we can introduce our kids to each other so they will have a familiar face if they go to the clubs. I will have to run it by my husband, he may be skeptical of meeting "strangers" on our vacation, , but we'll see.

For those of you leaving soon, we'll be right behind you and whether we meet or not I am sure we will meet back "here" to swap stories after!

Wish I could do the FE w/ you all but I hurt my knee last week, so I am moving slow and I would be the one doing the deliveries and now I am not sure I'll be able to make it on the boat much less up and down every deck! But have fun!

 

[justakid@heart]

This takes us to page 19!! I am a lucky poster "earning my ears"

thank you all for sending me PMs.
I have one more POST to be able to post/reply to your messages ( my last post will be WEDNES night), THis post should do it!

How do we know what deck we are on? Is it the first number of the stateroom?

I am SOOOOOOO ready for this vacation

HAs anyone called the 888 325 2500 number to find out what movies are playing. I saw on another thread that G-Force is on the Magic
AS you can see I am too lazy to call. WE can make family movie dates! Any takers? G -Force will be 3-D

I dont think this thread has made plans to meet, but sounds fun to me. Any ideas?
we better make some plans, cuz serious vacationers may already be leaving this week.

Gotta go to bed its 7:45pm Western standard time 11:45 pm Eastern time. Its a killer getting up at 5 AM western time

I called DCL last week and the movies that will be playing are:
Up!
G-Force
Hunt to Witch Mountain (Dwayne Johnson )
The Proposal (with Sandra Bullock - Mom & Dad date movie )

Yes, I think you are correct on the first # of your stateroom is your deck #.

I'm up for meeting on the first day. If we want to follow suit with the previous DIS cruiser meeting at the Promenade Lounge at 3pm (right before the mandatory drill) will be OK with me....anyone second the motion?

I'm about 75% packing complete. I don't know how I'm going to focus on work all the way through Friday when my mind is already on the ship!!

WELCOME Kimber! And WELCOME BACK HOME Elcka. Thanks for your help!

 

[Princess Runner]

This is the link for the person that designed most of my magnets and the Meet sign http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2220428
I haven't go to every page of you but one person was in charge of the FE and made a list with screen name, name, kids ages, cabin numbers (very iomportant) and celebrations if any (bdays anniversaries, first cruises) the day of the meet is also good to update the change of cabins (upgrades) for the FE exchange, the person in charge of the meet should go to guest services and request a easel to post the sign or you can bring tape and tape it to the glass in Promenade Lounge, they are very helpful.

Blessings

 

[Princess Runner]

This is the link for the person that designed most of my magnets and the Meet sign http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2220428
I haven't go to every page of you but one person was in charge of the FE and made a list with screen name, name, kids ages, cabin numbers (very iomportant) and celebrations if any (bdays anniversaries, first cruises) the day of the meet is also good to update the change of cabins (upgrades) for the FE exchange, the person in charge of the meet should go to guest services and request a easel to post the sign or you can bring tape and tape it to the glass in Promenade Lounge, they are very helpful. I am the one holding the sign!!!!!!!!!!!

Blessings

 

[Figment_Fan]

As we all knew, the forecast for the weather has changed. I used Grand Cayman as a point of checking. We have gone from only one or two days without rain to only 3 days with rain:

Saturday 8/8 45% chance;
Monday 8/10 40%;
Saturday 8/15 52% chance.

All the other days: "more sun than clouds"

AND, it can change again so I'll keep checking.

As to any meets, that sounds fine on the first day. I'll probably be wearing my green Mickey head pin. DW found a fruit set that included a lime colored Mickey head. Since the green is the color of the boards, she bought each of us one. Hopefully, we are not all so scattered and busy on day one. But, I agree, getting the kids to meet on the first day is good for them so that they have somebody. As to meeting strangers, unless you are traveling with many family, we are all going to meet some strangers on the boat. Okay, maybe not strangers, just old friends we have yet to meet.

Only a few more days now.

 

[danzma]

We're leaving Wed. for a few days at Disney...the forecast in Orlando is rain, rain, and more rain for the next TEN days! Why us?!

 

[kimgg]

Hey Danzma, for August at WDW in Florida, a little rain might me nice - it is SO hot - I've never been to Florida (yet!) but I live in south TX which is supposed to be similar. Hey, on a lot of rides you get wet anyway, and when we used to have Six Flags here on a hot summer day you would ride those first to get cooled off, so look at the rains that way. From what I hear in Florida, the rains come and go quickly so hopefully it won't rain TOO much.