FEB 14 2004 Western Cruiser's

[chrissyt27]

HI, I just booked our cruise yesterday and am super excited. I finally found airfare and we will be flying in late on the 12th and staying at a hotel near MCO till the morning of the 14th.
On the trip with me will me, my 65 year old aunt, and my grandmother who just turned 90. She actually gets along really well and is excited. Sometimes I think she has more energy than me:> I just turned 25 and I work for Radio Disney in Indianapolis. I have also worked at Disney World while in college and am looking forward to a new Disney experience aboard the Magic. I have never been on a cruise before and I think this is the only way to go.
Only 22 more days!!! (and a million things to do)

Chrissy Taylor

 

[xxPiXiE_DuSt517xx]

that is soooo cool that you work for radio disney!!!!!!!!!!!
i wish i could do that when i get older. What do you do ??

 

[chrissyt27]

HI, Our station just got up and running in August. We were the first FM station. I work as a promotions assistant. Really though I am part of the “Party Patrol.” It is a lot of fun. I get to travel all around Indy and have fun with kids. We have an awesome prize wheel and all sorts of cool games. We just had a meeting tonight about the spring and we are going to be really busy. The best part is that I get discounts for Disney which I missed since letting my seasonal cast status go.
How old are you? Everyone who works with me are college students so you may have to wait a while.

Chrissy

 

[xxPiXiE_DuSt517xx]

oh thats cool. wheni siad i would like to do that i meant we im older, older. im only 13

 

[_DeFtOnEz_ 892_]

are there any boys and grlz out there going on the feb 14 cruise 11 and up?




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[disneypilots]

Can You Believe its still another 2 weeks away. Cold here in Michigan, and we are expecting up to another 8 inches of snow.

There are some great web cams of the sights in Key West !!!! Let me know if you want the URL.

BTW............Do we have a list of all the DIS'ers who will be on the Cruise???



Mark

 

[DMOMof3]

Taking the day off to go through my closet and decide what I going to pack, then its a mad rush to the mall this weekend to shop for a few items, when will my DS14 ease up on this growth spurt?

I can't believe it's almost time?

DD12 & DS14 both have Geography/History projects due the friday we get back, they must be done before we go. DD12's is finishing up this weekend, DS14 hasn't even started(puts a damper on the packing excitement).

Anyone else start packing yet?

According to all the lists I've been reading on these boards I think I'll need a U-Haul to bring my luggage to the airport.

 

[The FairyGodmother]

Thought about packing. But it is too darn cold in the house to be trying on bathing suits (how depressing) and shorts. I too need to go get some last minute things especially for my DS10. He refuses to wear dress clothes most Sundays to church so he is in need of some shirts and slacks that are formal night friendly. I know there is no way he will wear a suit . I tie will be pushing it.

Good luck with the closets.

 

[moocow35]

Hi

I can't believe it has been 1 1/2 years since I booked this trip and it is almost time!

This weekend will be the beginning of the packing for me. Next week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and coming home Saturday, we will be in Florida for a college interview. I will then finish up the packing only to leave for Florida again on Friday the 13th! I don't think we will need any last minute mall trips. I don't have the time! Here and there I have done some online ordering, and I am pretty much set. (I hope)

Fairygodmother, I hear you about the depressing thought of trying on a bathing suit. I think I will pass on that, it will only make me more depressed. Sun dresses will do fine for me at this point!

Did we ever decide on a time for the DIS meet, or Palo brunch?

Robin

 

[DMOMof3]

Robin,

I will be reserving our Palo brunch by the end of the week, not sure on the time. I've been reading the posts and it looks like brunch is one seating at 10:30 and lasts till 1:00.

Is this correct? Did you do the brunch last cruise?

I'm looking at doing it our first sea day which would be Monday. It's also offered on Key West day but I'm afraid that would cut it close for those leaving the ship.

I have to look over my private messages but I think so far its 6 of us maybe 8, I should be able to ad people on as the time gets closer.

As far as the DIS meet, I'm new to this, looks like a lot of people try to do it during the sailaway party in a specific area. Would be nice to just meet up and put faces to the names before our cruise, that way we can say hello as we pass each other during the cruise.

Any suggestions as to a time or place?

Lynn

P.S. If anyone wants to join us for brunch just PM me your name & room #, I will be calling for revervations soon.

 

[moocow35]

Hi Lynn,

I looked back at my notes from last year, and I did do the brunch on the first sea day. It may have changed since then, but when you go make the reservations, they have time slots all blocked off. I did the 10:30, and they actually have a table reserved for you. I don't believe it is an open come when you want, it would get too confusing for the reserved tables. Unless they changed it since last year. We were there for around 45 minutes to an hour, so you are right about the Key West day. The first sea day sounds great! Any time would be good for me.

I'm open for the meet at the sailaway, just let me know when and where. I was going to try to get some champange to toast the sailaway, as I requested a "grocery stop" with FL Tours.

Lynn, did you still want to try to meet up at the Hyatt later on Friday night? Aimee and Ali would love to meet your daughter before we board the ship. Aimee is already talking to another teen she just met, from the DIS board who lives very close to us. We plan to be back at the Hyatt around 9:00 Friday, but Ali's flight does not get in until 10:30. The Hyatt has a coffee shop that I know is open late, and there is also a Starbucks right down outside the lobby. Let me know.

Well, we are out the door for an interview in Boston! Thank god at least it is sunny for our long drive.

Robin

 

[DMOMof3]

Robin,

Have a great trip to Boston.

I'll book Palo for 10:30 Monday (11:30 if I can pick a time).

I'm guessing we will be back at the Hyatt no later than 9:30. Epcot closes at 9:00(won't be staying for fireworks, been there done that) & Magic Kingdom closes at 8:00(may swing over on monorail). I'll PM you my cell phone #, definately would like to meet up Fri night.

As far as a DIS meet on board lets go for the sailaway party, I'm assuming everyone will be going anyway. I'll search the boards for times and places that seem to be popular then post them here so we can all decide.

Getting really excited.

Went through my closet and now have a pile of possible clothes, have to pick 1/3 of it now.

Lynn

 

[moocow35]

Hi everyone

Long drive to Boston and back! We were late to the interview (we got lost), but they understood, and gave her time anyway. Next stop, Tallahassee on the 4th! I'll be glad when this is all over, then we sit and watch the mailbox until April!

Lynn, I pm'd you my cell #. Anyone else staying at the Hyatt on Friday night is welcome to join us. Ursula, I remember you all were going to stay there. Let us know. The kids will all know someone before entering the clubs.

Palo anytime sounds great! That is so cool that you get to pre-book a seating. Thank you Lynn! The only "ressie rush" I will need to do is the spa. I arranged a $200 shipboard credit on my last cruise for this one, so what better way to spend it. Of course we will have to get the unlimited internet package so DD can keep in touch with her boyfriend.

Jeffrey, I received the bubble tumblers today! Thank you so much! Your and your families generosity has gone over and above. I can't wait to blow bubbles at the sailaway party! (I realize they are for the kids, but hey, why not?) LOL

Robin

 

[disneypilots]

Jeffrey, Thank You very much for the Bubbles. They arrived today. We think that your creativity is only exceeded by your kindness !!!

Now the only question, Will the kids get to play with them, or will the bigger kids (Adults) keep them LOL !!!!

Many Thanks for the Buttons and the Bubbles !!!

Looking forward to seeing all of you 2 weeks from today.


Laura, Mark Elizabeth, & Bobby

 

[DMOMof3]

http://www.disneycruiser.info/westday0.htm

Courtesy of "Barb, Dick, Mike and Steven Warner from the DIS board"

New navigators have been posted, and it seems the new DIS servers are up and running at full speed.

What great timing, now I can search for all those great tips I kept meaning to bookmark but never got around to.

Lynn

 

[moocow35]

Thanks Lynn for posting the link to the new navigators! I am so excited!

Robin

 

[Dreamer04]

The buttons are gorgeous!! You should have seen me, I was a kid again!

Thank you so much! I will love meeting everyone!

No packing yet. Just getting excited. Things have been nuts here.

But, not for long!! Soon, we'll be nuts on the ship!

 

[JeffreyY]

Hi Everyone

Thank you all for the kind words.

We had a hectic week (not compared to college hunting, though) preparing for our sons 12th birthday party. Now that we survived that we are really ready to start thinking about packing for the cruise. The clothing part is easy, its the other things that I stress out about. You can always buy or live without a piece of clothing, but if the correct chargers, etc. don't make it to the cruise, I wil not be a happy camper or cruiser.

Lynn - Thanks for the navigator link. We are going with 2 other non-DIS families who have never been on a Disney cruise and it will help them get an accurate idea of what to expect .

See you all soon

Jeffrey & Judi

 

[chrissyt27]

Jeffrey and Family

I received our buttons today and we just love them!! Thanks so much for making them for us!!! Your family is so awesome!! My grandmother insisted on putting hers on today on and all she talks is about our upcoming vacation. We fly out in 10 days and in 12 we will all be sailing away. Maybe we will see you at the Sail away party. We will be the ones with the cool bubbles and nifty buttons. :>

Thanks again,

Chrissy

 

[Dreamer04]

we'll be next to you!!!