faireygod mother
DIS Cast Member<br><font color=deeppink>I need som
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I am a day late in starting this. You know what they say...Better late than Never! 
We arrived at the terminal yesterday a little after 10am. Let me first say that we stayed at the Airport Hyatt. Much to our surprise and pleasure they took our bags directly from our hotel room to the ship. It does not get any better than this. We were a little nervous as we had not paid for the transfers, but our luggage did arrive in our cabin around 345pm. for the Hyatt. We also used around the clockusa transportation, they were on time and the bus (there are 23 of us) was clean and comfy.
We arrived at hte terminal and everyone on the bus was giddy with excitement at the first sight of the ship. We went directly to security, no lines and then proceeded to check in with a short wait, but the lines moved quickly. All in all it was painless. We managed to meet a few other DISers in the terminal which helped get the party started and time go by quickly.
Let me digress for a minute for all my fellow lurkers. I met people who were normal. I was sceptical at first, after all this was our "Family vacation" and I was not really interested in hanging out with other folks. Guess what...they all had the same goal. They all wanted to enjoy their family vacations. If I had to do it all over again, I would not change a thing. It was nice to be able to put names to faces and when you pass in the corridor to be able to say hello. Now back to the trip report...live.
The longest line was for the parents to register their children. Hopefully someone who has children will share that experience here as well.
We boarded around noon and went to change our Palo ressies and then on to Parrot Cay for lunch. Our Cabins were ready as soon as lunch was over. The weather here was wonderful. Sunny and warm. I DH promptly went to the balcony and took a nap before we set sail.
We all met at 3pm for a DIS meet in the Promenade Lounge. Let me tell you that the staff was still talking about the October DIS meet.
We also are dong DIS Tag (thanks Txagggie for organizing that) and met at the same time to get our packet and magnet. We posed for a large group picture, said our farewells and returned to our cabins to find luggage 
. Then we proceeded to the muster drill with the new life vests. It was great to be able to see with the vest on and not have it chocking you.
On to the sailaway party, which was a little windy, but festive. Then promptly to dinner. That early seating does make for some rushed moments so plan accordingly.
We asked for APL early seating and we got it. Our dinner is at 530pm. Our waiter is Sunny and his asst's name escapes me at the moment. Our seating was not correct and their was not enough room for our group, but not to stress this is Disney and they will correct the problem.
After dinner went and unpacked and then turned in the pillow cases at guest services. We signed up for Tea with Wendy and martini tasting. We checked out the shops and then went to diversions for some adult entertainment. The theme was 60's night and the band was Ntwine, they were quite good. Then off to bed for some much needed sleep.
We arrived at the terminal yesterday a little after 10am. Let me first say that we stayed at the Airport Hyatt. Much to our surprise and pleasure they took our bags directly from our hotel room to the ship. It does not get any better than this. We were a little nervous as we had not paid for the transfers, but our luggage did arrive in our cabin around 345pm.
for the Hyatt. We also used around the clockusa transportation, they were on time and the bus (there are 23 of us) was clean and comfy. We arrived at hte terminal and everyone on the bus was giddy with excitement at the first sight of the ship. We went directly to security, no lines and then proceeded to check in with a short wait, but the lines moved quickly. All in all it was painless. We managed to meet a few other DISers in the terminal which helped get the party started and time go by quickly.
Let me digress for a minute for all my fellow lurkers. I met people who were normal. I was sceptical at first, after all this was our "Family vacation" and I was not really interested in hanging out with other folks. Guess what...they all had the same goal. They all wanted to enjoy their family vacations. If I had to do it all over again, I would not change a thing. It was nice to be able to put names to faces and when you pass in the corridor to be able to say hello. Now back to the trip report...live.The longest line was for the parents to register their children. Hopefully someone who has children will share that experience here as well.
We boarded around noon and went to change our Palo ressies and then on to Parrot Cay for lunch. Our Cabins were ready as soon as lunch was over. The weather here was wonderful. Sunny and warm. I DH promptly went to the balcony and took a nap before we set sail.
We all met at 3pm for a DIS meet in the Promenade Lounge. Let me tell you that the staff was still talking about the October DIS meet.
We also are dong DIS Tag (thanks Txagggie for organizing that) and met at the same time to get our packet and magnet. We posed for a large group picture, said our farewells and returned to our cabins to find luggage . Then we proceeded to the muster drill with the new life vests. It was great to be able to see with the vest on and not have it chocking you.On to the sailaway party, which was a little windy, but festive. Then promptly to dinner. That early seating does make for some rushed moments so plan accordingly.
We asked for APL early seating and we got it. Our dinner is at 530pm. Our waiter is Sunny and his asst's name escapes me at the moment. Our seating was not correct and their was not enough room for our group, but not to stress this is Disney and they will correct the problem.
After dinner went and unpacked and then turned in the pillow cases at guest services. We signed up for Tea with Wendy and martini tasting. We checked out the shops and then went to diversions for some adult entertainment. The theme was 60's night and the band was Ntwine, they were quite good. Then off to bed for some much needed sleep.
. The temp was in the low 80's and their was only a slight breeze. 
Consider it my sail away gift to y'all! 
Have fun and HAPPY SAILING to all my DIS Buddies!!! 
