Dec 27/08 NYE Western Cruise - Really New Thread

[Anjelica]

Wow - I didn't realize the International Gateway was over "there" and there are turnstiles? Wow - I thought I knew quite a bit about the parks.

So basically I go past United Kingdom and then keep to the right instead of crossing the bridge to go on to the other "countries"? Am I actually leaving the park at that point? If so is it pretty easy to get back into the park from there?

 

[Anjelica]

Got a call from DCL last night confirming our REAS package, she changed our Palo to Jan 1 just in case Brenda can't add us to hers.

The girl was very helpful and excited for us that we have so many staterooms linked, if she was a taste of things to come we are going to have a great trip.

Us to - we let her know that we are celebrating our 10th Anniversary while on the ship although technically we don't hit 10 years until the 4th. It's almost here.

In typical McMurphy style my daughter woke up this morning throwing up. "Typicaly McMurphy style" = someone getting sick right before we leave. Hopefully this will go away soon and none of the other family members get it. Yogurt for all of us.

The first time we took our daughter with us was in September 2005 to Beaches in Jamaica. The night before our 800AM flight, at approximatly 900PM she starts to throw up. Then she continues to throw up until about 300AM - we almost didn't go. But my daughter has a sensitive gag reflux so if she has a sore throat or something just barely bugs her she vomits. She also use to get toddler tummy when she was younger (i.e. to many apples, etc.). We ended up going but we were very nervous on the way to the airport all through the flight (turns out she was fine - no fever, no one else got sick, etc. and we were pretty sure she ate something that just didnt' agree with her).

 

[artman]

Hope your daughter gets well quick and nobody else gets it. That is always my greatest fear before a trip.

You will actually leave Epcot, there will be no problem to re-enter at that location whenever you wish.

 

[CADZNYCHC]

ohhh - someone getting sick before a trip always scares me.....*knock on wood*!!! this next week will GO BY SO FAST!!!! I am finishing the packing this weekend....

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Got a call from DCL last night confirming our REAS package, she changed our Palo to Jan 1 just in case Brenda can't add us to hers.

The girl was very helpful and excited for us that we have so many staterooms linked, if she was a taste of things to come we are going to have a great trip.

i KNOW WE ARE going to have the BEST trip ever!!!!!

 

[disneykelly73]

Anyone else worried about the weather??!?!!? I am terrified that we wont get out due to snow. We are about to get socked this weekend w/snow.. I just cant imagine what I would do if I miss that boat!

Anjelica.. I will keep wishing it was just something that didnt agree w/her. These days I puke at the slightest thing.. its HORRIBLE!

What are the times for the mixer Artie??? I am hoping to fit it in.

 

[artman]

These days I puke at the slightest thing.. its HORRIBLE!

That's right, I'm the gross one with my poncho warning.

 

[artman]

Anyone else worried about the weather??!?!!? I am terrified that we wont get out due to snow. We are about to get socked this weekend w/snow.. I just cant imagine what I would do if I miss that boat!

I am freaking out about the weather, it looks better for Monday, but it's still calling for snow on Sunday.


What are the times for the mixer Artie??? I am hoping to fit it in.

It is from 3 - 5 on Friday. Hope to see you guys there.

 

[nskjerven]

How are things on the west coast? I see it is below freezing in parts of southern California and calling for snow in Vegas.

Snow on Mt Hamilton, I saw it when driving around yesterday. That is the mountain that leads over to the central valley of CA.

Really cold here.

We've had our share of sickness and travel. I'm the bad mom that took her son to London with a full case of chicken pox. His doctor said they have it over there, just stay away from people who are really old or look like they are on chemo. It was really not much of a choice if we didn't go we would have lost $5K on airfare. Molly got her chicken pox exactlly 7 days later, in Paris.

 

[bellelinus]

ohhh - someone getting sick before a trip always scares me.....*knock on wood*!!! this next week will GO BY SO FAST!!!! I am finishing the packing this weekend....

My youngest was diagnosed with strep yesterday -- but will finish the antibiotics the day before we board the Magic, and is not contagious after today, so actually not a bad time to get sick, all things considered.

Anyone else worried about the weather??!?!!? I am terrified that we wont get out due to snow. We are about to get socked this weekend w/snow.. I just cant imagine what I would do if I miss that boat!

Anjelica.. I will keep wishing it was just something that didnt agree w/her. These days I puke at the slightest thing.. its HORRIBLE!

What are the times for the mixer Artie??? I am hoping to fit it in.

We are expected to get snow tomorrow, Sunday, and possibly Christmas eve . . . and I'm sure you will get much more that we do . . . when are you leaving?

 

[disneykelly73]

We are leaving early on the 26th. I think the flight is at 715am. Then we have to change plans in Philly.. I am worried about having to do connections. I hate connections.

I just hope that its a great day the day I leave and NO WHERE in this country are there issues w/the weather! lol bit selfish on my part.. I know.

I have the same weather forecast as you. Its all the buzz around here today. Will there be work tomorrow. Personally.. I hope not. They already cancelled the holiday party we were supposed to have here tomorrow.. so what is the point?

 

[Marla Hellwig]

howdy all

Keeping one eye on the weather here

today just plain bleah - grey and cold - and currently 29

tomorrow - rain, Sat - rain/snow, Sun snow and Monday - more snow

bleah and double bleah

Hope everyone is feeling better tomorrow

We are getting down to the wire

Took mom today to pick up her new glasses - and with that errand - she is done with all of her medical/dentist etc appointments for the year and we got them all in and done before she loses her health insurance at the end of the year

last holiday concert tonight - so that will be more one thing off of the to do list

 

[bellelinus]

We are leaving early on the 26th. I think the flight is at 715am. Then we have to change plans in Philly.. I am worried about having to do connections. I hate connections.

I just hope that its a great day the day I leave and NO WHERE in this country are there issues w/the weather! lol bit selfish on my part.. I know.

I have the same weather forecast as you. Its all the buzz around here today. Will there be work tomorrow. Personally.. I hope not. They already cancelled the holiday party we were supposed to have here tomorrow.. so what is the point?

Then fingers crossed that you get off work tomorrow It's still too far out to predict the 26th, so let's just hope that the Northeast gets all it's snow over with by Christmas!

 

[Aisling]

We are expected to get snow tomorrow, Sunday, and possibly Christmas eve . . . and I'm sure you will get much more that we do . . . when are you leaving?

Julie, I'm in Brooklyn, and first they're saying 3-4 and then saying 6-8. I can't believe we'll get 8 inches of snow.


I'm sorry to hear about the kids not feeling well, Anjelica and Julie. I hate it when my kids are sick.

I'll be praying for a good trip for you early-leavers. No traffic or airline delays.

Very busy day today.

Kathy, I called the TA, and you're linked with us for dinner. I'm looking forward to meeting you, and all of my cruise friends, and seeing my old friends again.

So Artie, I think you're leaving Monday? Are you the first?

 

[artman]

So Artie, I think you're leaving Monday? Are you the first?

I think Shelia went today, Anjelica is leaving Sunday by car to arrive on Monday. We leave Monday at 6:05am to arrive ar noon. Please no snow.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Wow - I didn't realize the International Gateway was over "there" and there are turnstiles? Wow - I thought I knew quite a bit about the parks.

So basically I go past United Kingdom and then keep to the right instead of crossing the bridge to go on to the other "countries"? Am I actually leaving the park at that point? If so is it pretty easy to get back into the park from there?

Yes and Yes!

I traveled with my BFF Rose during the Phillies run for the pennant in 2007. She's a disgustingly avid fan. Rose would park at the boardwalk, she'd go into ESPN to watch the games and I'd go into Epcot and play. It's a *really* easy walk.

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Nan, please tell me the chicken arrived safely...

Aisling and Kelly, yours should be at your door by Monday at the latest~

Anjelica, yours is being delivered tomorrow.

 

[bellelinus]

Julie, I'm in Brooklyn, and first they're saying 3-4 and then saying 6-8. I can't believe we'll get 8 inches of snow.


I'm sorry to hear about the kids not feeling well, Anjelica and Julie. I hate it when my kids are sick.

I know -- the forecasts are all over the place . . . but they do keep increasing the amounts! I have a family member due to fly in tomorrow night into LGA - but I said to be sure and check the flight status before leaving for the airport.

 

[CADZNYCHC]

hoping & praying for good enough weather that we all get out safely & arrive safe & on time!!! hard to believe only a week to go.....

 

[Aisling]

Whoever is the last to leave, make it a good last post!