December 11, 2004 Eastern cruise thread

[Disneyfan37]

Good morning everyone!

Fran,your St Thomas plans are just like ours as we are doing Coral World as well as the tram.DH is doing the snorkeling at Coral World,so I will be entertaining myself while he is doing that.We didn't book either of these through Disney as the snorkeling one we have to book ourselves.I am taking shorts also as you know here in our great FL we don't have much of a winter<G>.It cooled down this weekend in Gator territory,and dh and I truly enjoyed it.I want to be able to enjoy the boat this time when it isn't crowded as on our 4 day nighters we never got the chance.I can't wait to just relax in the rainforest as well as on deck 7 hidden area.

Everyone enjoy your Sunday!

Maria

 

[cruisenewbie2004]

Originally posted by jwann
To those on our thread with young kids....

Are you going to ask for one of the "pay it forward"-thread postcards? (For those who don't know. You can PM the thread your kids names and address and someone will send a cruise postcard to your kids from Mickey - or any character you want - saying "Can't wait to see you".... etc. before you go on the cruise. Then when you get back you sign up to be one of the folks who will send out a postcard. You get a few free postcards in your stateroom). If so. Don't you think we ought to ask for one soon??? I'm not sure on the turn-around time....

Nooooo. I don't think it wise to give out the name and address of your small children to total strangers. How do you know if anyone on this board is actually going on a cruise? I could totally be lying and have 5 different log in names.

 

[Ratt45]

Bump...bump...bump....Couldn't stand to see us on page 2!!! Time is quickly going by. Before you know it, we will be on the Magic!!!!!

 

[smchan]

Are we there yet?

 

[SQUIGGLE]

we"ll be there pretty soon.

fran

 

[jwann]

Lordy, Lordy -- look we're in the 40's!!

 

[momto2dkids]

Hey!! Now if only my weight loss, in pounds, could be in the 40's...lol! Only 25 down, but still would like to lose about 20-25 more. Was hoping to do so before the cruise, but I guess anything is better than nothing!

 

[Disneyfan37]

Hip!Hip!Hooray!We are surely readly for December to get here.The Disney Wonder was so tempting yesterday,but I am so ready for a 7 nighter!

Maria

 

[Disneyfan37]

Fran,I noticed someone posted online asking about St Maarten Casinos.No one has replied yet.I I wish they would.The casinos in Freeport were okay,but they weren't anything like the ones in Biloxi,MS.We haven't been in Vegas yet,so I can't compare them to those.I am hoping the ones in St Maarten are better,but then again I may not even go there.I am definitely going to check out the guavaberry store as I love guava.

Jen,you ready for the spa as much as I am?When we went to see the Wonder sail out Thursday I wanted to jump right onboard.The spa is calling my name.October has been a hectic month here.I also found out at the doc's office yesterday that I need to take care of my lungs more as my asthma is just gettimg worse.I don't even smoke.I need one of those great aroma showers,and that will clear me up.I am ready for some game playing on our crusie.

Anyone decorating their crusie cabin doors?I am considering.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Maria

 

[smchan]

7 weeks and counting!

Sam

 

[Disneyfan37]

Yes,Seven weeks sounds better than days!It will be so great when we get to that one month mark.I am so ready!

Maria

 

[SQUIGGLE]

Hi everyone.
Maria - sorry to hear about your asthma. Have a friend who has it bad. she lived in Key West for two years and was almost off her medications. Doctor said it was the sea air! Maybe you could move to Port Canaveral? Or would that be a little too close? LOL

Were grand children surprised on Thursday? Bet they are having a WONDERful time.

When are you going to Coral World? We have the 8 am (8:30? something like that) excursion.

Wasn't thinking too much about decorating door. Was thinking of a small tree for the stateroom though.

Hey! Where is everyone's room? We are in 6074.

Have a great weekend.

fran

 

[Villaness]

I am so ready! An hour long massage sounds like something from heaven. 7 weeks to go and so much to do before we leave.....my DS birthday, his daughters birthday (both are going on the trip and major excited), Thanksgiving, Christmas shopping, and the list goes on and on. This is why a massage has my name on it!!!

Cruising is the one thing I can do and totally relax. I guess that is why my DH and I try to go on at least 1 cruise every year. It will be fun to have the kids and grandkids along with us. It may not be quite as relaxing, but a very different type of fun and bonding time.

Everything is set and ready to happen.....the rooms pre and post are done, the transportation is set.....Let's go!!!

Kathy

 

[Disneyfan37]

Hi Fran,Thanks!I went just now and got some vitamins and will start taking care of myself more.The seaair does great for me as well.I have no problems!I would move to port canaveral in a heart beat.I love seeing the boats sail out.I never had allergies,asthma or anything when we lived in South FL,but here in Gator territory it is different.We have a lot more trees and stuff for sure which affects me.My dckids didn't even know they were going on Wednesday night.When we saw the boat sail out we got to see a glimpse of them.The Mom sounded as I could hear it in her voice yelling.I am glad as she was afraid of seasickness.The littlest one yelled out Gaga which is my husband.Those two boys are spoiled rotten by us to say the least.We had two baskets done by the Perfect Gift in cabin waiting for them.We have missed them dearly.I hope and pray they are having a great time as the next time we are going with them.Today,they are at Castaway Cay,so hopefully the weather is great there.DH snorkeling time is set for ten at Coral World their time.We are in cabin 2556.Hey a table top Christmas tree may be good idea.We are sticking to deck 2 as we have had good luck with that deck as far as seasickness and everything.We may venture on our next cruise and get a higher up cabin.My dckids were in 7501.I am curious as to how they liked their room.DH and I were talking about a verandah today at lunch.He is like if I want to go outside I will go to deck 9 and 10,so we will stick to porthole cabin for right now.

Kathy,I am with you.I can actually relax on a cruise,and DH can too as we aren't having to drive anywhere.Everything is right there for us.

Anybody book anything for Castaway Cay?We just got the bikes again,and we will also do the water trikes as well.We enjoyed both of these two things last night.I was thinking about seeing if DH wanted to do the glass bottom boat,but I have heard too many mixed emotions on that.With all the hurricanes we have had this year,who knows if one could actually see anything.I saw some photos that someone just took of Castaway Cay after Jeanne,and the island looks so brown and treeless.It is so sad.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Maria

 

[jhorner]

Hi all! It's been a long time since I've posted but my good Sister, Jwann keeps me updated.
We booked the jetski excursion on CC but just for my DH and DS. I'll hang out on the beach and do it next time if they like it.
I can't believe only 48 days! It will be relaxing and energetic at the same time. I will be up late and up early so you can probably catch me napping on the tile chairs in the rainforest on a few afternoons.
My dear dear sister is going to get disboard buttons for us. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.
Is anyone doing any 'park time' before the cruise? We've got one day and we are trying to decide what to do.

 

[Disneyfan37]

JHorner,I will be at the tile chairs along with you and your sister at the spa.I plan on napping there myself.Yes,we are finally down in the 40 marks.I can't wait!Come on December 11!

Maria

 

[thejenjens]

Hi All,

I have not posted in awhile. Hope everyone is doing well. My Aunt and her girlfriend left on the Wonder today. They called us at 1:45 from the ship. My Aunt was the first one in the adult pool and her girlfriend ws the first in the hottub. I can't wait till Dec.

Jan made my mom and I a magnet for our stateroom door with the pricess' on it and says sonething like, Millie and Jen's Magical Vacation. How is anyone else thinking of decorating their doors?

We are also booked for the early Coral World excursion. I can't believe that we only have 47 days left. YEAH. This will be my prize for finishing a rough semester at school. I just turned in my Mid-Term on Friday. My class is over on the 3rd of Dec. A week before the cruise. I get to relax and then really relax and have a great time on the ship with my mom.

We still don't have our cabin number. We will find that out when we get our papers for the cruise. We can't wait for them to get here. Probably a month or so before we leve, right?

Thanks,

Jen and Millie

 

[jhorner]

Door decorations! What a great idea ("where have you been" you are probably thinking as I'm sure you've discussed this already)
How about a guessing game. Like 3 clues to your favorite ride at one of the parks or your favorite thing on the cruise.
For example if it was It's a Small World
you could write
It's in a magical place...
And yet filled with many countries...
don't jump the ship or you'll get all wet....
The answer is It's a Small World
The answer could be posted on last full day.
Any takers?

 

[thejenjens]

Totally!!!!!!!!

How would we work the game???

We could also have multiple one's on our door for each person in the cabin. Each person could come up with their own. Right?

Would we have to know where everyone is staying and what cabin number? I would be interested in that game however I will also be putting the magnet on our door that my Aunt's girlfriend made for us.

Let me know what I can do and I'll help.

Thanks,

Jen

 

[smchan]

Anyone received their cruise docs yet? I saw someone on the 11/27/04 cruise received theirs, so it should be getting about that time!

Sam