Calling all July 20th Western Cruisers!!!

[floridaminnie]

Reading other thread, including the parks, disers sometimes wear the green loop, for lack of a better word, on their shirt. It is something that you can see, but not so out of place. Just a thought. Let me know. Only 18 more days!

 

[Laura E.]

I'm so confused!!!!! Okay I'm game but I'm supposed to be meeting either the teenagers or the kiddos at 4:30. Either at Mickey's Pool or outside shutters, unless that's changed. But whatever you decide, just inform me and for which age group. I'm running around like a chicken with my head cut off. I just found out I'm supposed to be hosting the 4th of July party again. And I haven't even shopped! Oh NO.

Who said this was supposed to be fun? My fun will start on the 17th!!!! Okay, enough whining. Back to the subject, I'm game, How about the bubbles suggestions? (Not sure if I'm crediting the right person - Barb?) Does this sound familiar to anyone? Anyway, we can also try e-mailing family pictures if anyone is game. I too am not to keen on lei's either.

Keep up the good links all - very well appreciated!

P.S. - What's the green loop?

 

[amcanzo]

Hi everyone! This will be our first cruise....(actually our first REAL vacation...) Me, my dh, and our 2 girls, 9 & 11. Needless to say we are VERY excited and would love to meet some other people. So I think that we would be game...if I can find my way around.

Ann

 

[floridaminnie]

It's a green ribbon (I was having a brain block sorry).

 

[DisneyCruiseluvr]

I think each side of the Mickey pool has a towel bin. How about if we meet in that area (facing the DCL building)? (9th deck)

I had an idea, for those of us who have lanyards, so we can spot eachother out quickly. What if we place a piece of paper (instead of the KTTW card ~ or in front of your KTTW card) that has "DIS" (in large, bold print) printed on it? Maybe our DIS ids in smaller print underneath. Just a thought.

We are getting so excited!!! Is 4:30PM going to work out for everyone?

 

[floridaminnie]

That sounds great DisneyCruiseluvr. I'll have on my green AP lanyard on then and 4:30 will be perfect for us!

 

[PartiesNBalloons]

Hi Laura, I think you can credit your confusion on the meeting place to me. Sorry about that. I've sent you an email to clarify everything.

DisneyCruiseLuvr, 4:30 on Deck 9 by the Mickey Pool sound great. We'll be there.

Lanyards with our DIS names are a great idea. I'll see if I can find a lime green one

As far as the bubbles, I can handle that. I'll bring some of those little bottles of party bubbles for everyone.

Anyone staying at the Radisson on Friday night?

I can't believe it is almost here! I'm soooo ExCiTeD!!!

17 days and counting down!

 

[PartiesNBalloons]

Glad to see you will be joining us! If you have any questions, ask away. We have a few veteran cruisers on board with us.

17 days and counting down!

 

[snelsonbrown]

Hello there western cruisers,
Just wanted to let you know that if you have any questions that I can help with concerning Key West - just let me know - My husband and I just came back with a lot of information, pamplets, coupons, etc for watersports, eating, etc.
Hope you are getting the excitement up for a wonderful vacation.
Always
Shirley

 

[DisneyCruiseluvr]

Hi Ann!

Welcome to our DIS group! I have a DD9 too! She is already making friends via email with Laura E's DD9. If your DD would like to correspond with them and make some friends before the cruise, please feel free to email us.

The excitement is buILDING!!!!!

See you all soon!!!

 

[amcanzo]

Thanks for the welcome! I will have Alyssa email your dd after we get back from the Holiday weekend - we're heading north for a long weekend to our cottage.

Ann

 

[floridaminnie]

I printed the menus from Dave's website and I've been drooling ever since. They are going to have to roll me off the boat!

 

[PartiesNBalloons]

Yea! I"m soooo ExCiTed and I just can't hide it Mr. FedEx came to visit us today!! Having the cruise docs in my hands makes it REAL. Guess I can officially start packing now!?!

I was reading over some off the material and it states very boldly that personal coolers are not allowed on board. We have a collasible soft wheeling cooler that we were going to take for the days at the beach. Are these coolers also not allowed on board? I don't want to be departing the ship and have a CM stop me.

Also, how neccesary are water shoes?? Do you need them to get in the water at CC?


15 days and counting down!!

 

[Laura E.]

Hey there Melissa - Just thought I'd put in my two sense. Per me, (and my DH) you can get away without any at the family beach but you'd definately need them for the adult side of the beach. That side gets pretty rocky the further out you go and even from the beginning. Also, sometimes you can even step on small fish and shells that hurt your feet. I recommend getting them only because when you goto rinse off, it gets pretty nasty and no telling what you can pick up. Also, the bathrooms by the end of the day get really sandy. Personally, I would feel more comfortable wearing something on them. That plus the fact that I had to shell out $10+ for each pair on CC at their little store. DH says that you'd probably need them for the water parks at WDW. They'll also rob you there. If not, Payless Shoe Source has a sale going on for thongs/flip flops for only $3.00. At that price, it won't hurt the budget if one gets lost. I would definately recommend getting something very light if possible. They can weigh you down in the water but well worth it if you accidentally step on something like I did. Thank God I had my DH walk back to shore to pick up my water shoes or else I would be been limping back to the boat.

BTW, you might want to take something just in case you or yours gets stung by small jellyfish. I happened to when my daughter and I went snorkeling. I didn't realize what they were until I'd passed thru them. They were small, clear and looked like clear plastic grocery bags. Hey, - the water in CA isn't clear and I didn't know what they looked like in their natural habitat! LOL! Since then, I gone to the Long Beach Aquarium and looked at them in their natural habitat. NOW, I know what they look like. It really wasn't very, very painful but I did have to go to first aid and have them put calamine lotion on. It's that or you have to urinate on the area. This calms down the poisen too. Unfortunately, I was stung on my out side hip.

Well, that's it for now, gotta get ready for my DS 16th b-day party tomorrow. Have fun everyone. GETTING REALLY EXCITED!!!!!!

See you all soon - Why? Because we're going on a Disney Cruise!!!!!!!!!

Laura

Sorry folks - big Disney fan. Sometimes can't help myself.

 

[PartiesNBalloons]

I think I've decided to get the shoes just in case we need them. I'll just put them in the snorkel bags. I'm just trying to figure out HOW to pack all this stuff!!

We know all about the jelly fish since we live on the coast. Another good remedy for a sting is meat tenderizer. We always have a bottle on hand when we go to the beach.

14 days and counting down!!

 

[Laura E.]

Okay folks, just thought I'd put the word out - just got off the phone with Disney, CC Wild Side (which is what I referred to as the scavenger hunt in some of my posts) is SOLD OUT!

And. . . . I goofed major big time. I waited on one of my kids to decide if she was going and didn't make the reservations and I was left behind. Wild side is sold out all ready! 14 days to the cruise and its gone out. I believe that the excursion holds about 35 teens max so that means that there will be major teens aboard! Good news to those out there that haven't been lucky enough to make contact yet. Bad news for me to break to my teens. However, the perpetual good news Disney puts out suggests that I contact them periodically until sailing day and even once onboard the ship to see if there are any cancellations. Guess I'll be praying for a small miracle to happen. But the bright side is that they (my two) are definately booked on the Teen Fury in Cozumel. So those of you out there like me who haven't made their reservations yet, get going! Good Luck to all!

Laura E.

This really sucks! I haven't received my docs yet. I had to find out from a fax what cabin my kids are in. Come Monday morn I will be frantically calling my TA for those docs. What would have happened if I had been a 1st timer? Oh well, thems the break.

 

[PartiesNBalloons]

Hey Laura, I"m so sorry you were not able to book the Teen wild side. I guess we were one of the lucky ones and got my DD booked. I would check each day once on board because there is up to a 2 day cancellation so something may come available. She is booked on the Teen Fury also so I"m sure they'll see each other there.

We received our docs yesterday and I was sooo excited. It makes it real holding them in my hands!

Is anyone going to Playa Del Sol? we're trying to decide on this. I contacted them and they are pushing me to book thru Disney vs. on our own. Booking on our own would save about $50 but they said they have a 'special area reserved' for people booking thru disney. Has anyone done this excursion before and can you give me the pros and cons on it??

Who's started packing yet!?!?

 

[floridaminnie]

I was wondering if any of you fellow cruisers were going to Hell excursion in Cozumel? We aren't, too much for my little dd, but I was wondering if you were if you would mind mailing some postcards for me at the post office there?
Thanks

 

[snelsonbrown]

Hey there excited cruisers,
Just wanted you to know that I did receive coupons from Key Cat water sports yesterday that will entitle anyone that intends to do snorkeling, scubbing diving, jet skis, yakaking etc, a super nice discount --you do not have to purchase anything from my shop and there is no rebate for me from the different companys I spoke to while I was in KW --If you would like some of the coupons etc I received, just let me know at snelsonbrown@aol.com ok.
Also for all of those that will be here at Port canaveral and run into any problems that we can help, either call the shop at 800-950-4559 or my cell 321-508-2246. You never know when you made need a safe port away from home.
Glad to see so much excitement -have a wonderful and safe trip here and back home.
Always
Shirley

 

[LaurapKY]

Hi the CM taking advance reservations told me it is likely they are holding some spots for excursion until the ship sails. That means you should check the excursion desk when boarding. From what I understood, pre-booking only has some slots...not all of the slots.