feb 15, 2003 cruisers?

[moocow35]

Hey teammom,

I really really want to do the Dolphin Swim, did you book directly with their website? I emailed them days ago, and still have not received a reply which makes me kind of nervous. Do you know how many people at a particular session are allowed? Let me know, as I heard it books quickly and because of my phobias of being ripped off, I don't want to lose out. Oh, and there is a total of 8 of us going, 3 staterooms on deck 7.

I made my final payment on the 5th, and have been waiting not so patiently to book my excursions. I called Disney this morning and just in case I don't get to swim with the Dolphins I booked the horseback riding, the stingray and island tour, and Key West will be the trolley on my own. However this is all subject to change.

I can't believe that time has gone by so fast! I've had this booked since 9/13/01 and we are almost there. Once Christmas is over then the really serious planning starts!

Countin down the days!!!

Robin ºOº

 

[DOCTORRICK]

About the banana boats, based on my previous 2 cruises I think they do fill up. They are something you can do (probably for less money) on your own, on any of the beach excursions at the other ports.

As for key west, shirley did send me her packet, which had a good amount of info, but didn't address that particular tour.

Teammom did you say that you were in a cat 3?
Which ones?
We have 8532, 8534, and 8548.

 

[moocow35]

DoctorRick,

Try this website (hope it works)

http://www.seekeys.com/waverunners_watersports.htm

Let me know if it doesn't and I will try it again

Robin ºOº

 

[DOCTORRICK]

The link worked fine. Thank you!
I emailed them for details and prices!

 

[TeamMom011]

Hiya Moocow! Sorry I'm a little tardy in getting back to you, just now catching up. We booked both the excursions through Shoretrips.com. They were great to work with and took care of everything when we added my DS's friend after we'd already booked everything 2 weeks earlier. We had to change the time of our Dolphin excursion because the original was already too full to add one more but they got our whole group moved to another time together. I was pleasantly surprised when the Stingray Snorkel turned out to be Captain Marvin's. Most was done through e-mail but they did call me twice to make sure everything was okay. I initially chose them because they will refund the cost of the excursion if for some reason the ship can't get to port (not likely to be a problem, but I'm a Worry Weanie).

And Doctorrick, we're in 8100, almost as far aft as we can get.

It's hard to believe the countdown timer is as low as it is! We booked on July 9 so I've had seven months to plot and plan. I can't decide if time is gonna fly by after the holidays or if it's really gonna drag because I'll have nothing else to obcess about.

 

[VJMorrell]

Hi All,

It's good to hear that we are all still here and counting down the days!!

I haven't booked any excursions yet; we have decided not to do anything at Key West. We just want to stroll a bit through the shops, etc. and relax on the ship. We are doing 7 mile beach at Grand Cayman and I think the Catamaran/Snorkel/Beach at Cozumel. We are sort of the laid back beach types but thought that sounded like fun. Guess I'd better get on the phone and book so I won't be dissapointed!!

We will have to figure out a way to try and meet at sailing time. I can't remember our stateroom number, but it is on deck 6, mid ship w/ veranda. Past two cruises we were on deck 7 w/ veranda, but I booked with some extra DVC points and I had just enough to book a category 6 which is fine for the three of us. (My Mom is in her own room).

Look forward to hearing from all of you soon and I will let you know what and when I book!!

Valerie

 

[moocow35]

Thanks Teammom,

I finally got an answer back from them. I was told they only had 3 places left for the 2:00 swim and nothing else, so I booked that time directly with Dolphin Discovery. I am really excited about it, it looks wonderful. I have the stingray and island tour booked through DCL. Still might switch over to Capt Marvins, the "family" needs to get together and discuss that plan. Dolphin Discovery will also refund if the ship is late or doesn't dock that day.

I can't believe how fast time is going! Soon we will be getting our docs. I just read someone from 2/1 just got theirs.

Have a Merry Christmas everyone!

Robin ºOº

 

[DOCTORRICK]

What does everyone think?
Documents in 2 weeks?

Let's hope!!!!!!

 

[VJMorrell]

I do think the docs should be here soon. It's fun when the Fedex person shows up with them? Doctor Rick, let's see how close you are on the timing!

Booked a few excursions today. I booked 1:30 & 3:00 on the Banana Boats at Castaway Cay. Also the Dolphin Discovery at Cozumel. It was a last minute decision-and I know I am happy about it. We chose the 1PM time. I tried to book the 7 Mile Beach Break & was told it couldn't be booked. Not because it was full, but they were not taking bookings at this time. I think I am going to check this out on my own.

That's it for now!!

Valerie

 

[moocow35]

2 weeks sounds good to me!

This year in February, the Fedex guy came to the door pretty late at night, did not knock and just left them between the storm door and front door. My daughter was sitting here at the computer and heard him. This had to of been after 9:00. Thank god she heard him and retrieved them before anyone in the complex got to them. They should require signatures.

Robin ºOº

 

[VJMorrell]

Can't remember, but I thought I might have signed for mine last time.

For all of you from the Northeast-don't we really deserve this break this year with all of the snow!!

Also, I did some investigating and I think in Grand Caymen we are going to beach it on our own-no excursion. The woman from DCL said it is really easy to pick up a taxi and 7 mile beach is only a ten minute ride.


Valerie

 

[TeamMom011]

Just read the post that Gary in Florida rec'd his Feb 9 docs.

WE'RE GETTING SOOOO CLOSE!!!

 

[DOCTORRICK]

I'm betting on next Tuesday the 7th being the first day anyone get their documents. What does everyone else think?

 

[TeamMom011]

In the mail on Christmas Eve we got the "Everything You Didn't Know You Wanted To Know About WDW" pamphlet and welcome letter. That was exciting enough. The wait for the cruise docs is just too much. We were at the coast over New Year's and I bet DH asked me a half dozen times "do you think the docs are waiting for us yet?". And I'm the one who's excited. Yeah, Right

 

[moocow35]

Hi Everyone!

DoctorRick, I hope your right! They really should be coming soon! I also can't wait to hit the 30 day mark when I can find out when and where my flights are. (booking directly with Disney I won't know until then) I paid the extra to go a day early, hopefully we will get into Orlando at a reasonable hour on Friday. I can't wait to get out of the northeast and all this snow and ice!


Robin ºOº

 

[2much2do]

Well, I have been reading these boards and must admit that YESTERDAY I booked the Feb 15, 7-day cruise for my family, then immediately registered for these discussion boards! Originally (Nov 2001) booked the 7 day land and sea package starting 2/13 but changed our minds as time grew nearer. Did the 4 day on the Wonder 2 years ago. We have a gaurantee of a cat 4 but not an actual cabin number. I am feeling behind, and researching port activities. We might just wing it while we're there. Our teenagers (15 & 17) are looking forward to returning to common grounds, and are already negotiating how many dinners they have to eat with us. Let the countdown begin!

 

[disneybets]

We are flying down that morning with our traveling group. I picked up my over the door shoe organizer since we usually have too much small junk. We have the early dinner seating. But I plan to be at key West for the sunset so we may miss dinner that night. We also plan to walk around Key West and maybe ride the trolley if we tire. Grand Cayman: I have reserved the catamaran ride to stingray city through Disney. It is a few more dollars but I like the peace of mind that the ship won't sail without us. Cozumel, we will probably taxi to San Francisco beach. My DS 9 can't wait to snorkle at stingray city and meet new friends in the club, shows, movies and drinking lots of leomonade. DS 12 says he may stay in the boat at stingray city and looks forward to playing in the arcade, eating french fries and hamburgers, and kyacking at castaway cay. We have an inside cabin on deck 6, but plan to be out enjoying the ship. See ya soon.

 

[moocow35]

Hi Marti and welcome!

I just had to respond to your post about the teenagers negotiating having to have dinner with you. It really made me laugh. I have a 16 year old, and that is the only thing that has been mandatory on our previous cruises. This is #4 for us, and there are quite a few teens going again this year that went the last few years. (seems to have become an annual thing) Actually since these are going to be new ports, she wants to join me on the excursions I have booked. Highly unlike her, but I'm pleased.

DVC-Don, welcome also! It will be nice to leave the cold winter we are having this year. I booked to go down a day early not only for the weather problems, but lack of sleep from traveling all day. Our last cruise we were up at 2:00am to travel to the airport, we were not very functional by days end!

Robin ºOº

 

[VJMorrell]

Hi Everyone,

Just want to let you know that the FedEx driver just showed up with the docs for the trip. I haven't opened them yet but just wanted to let you all in on their arrival!

Welcome Marti to the boards!

More snow here today in Connecticut makes the cruise sound better than ever.

Valerie

 

[DOCTORRICK]

Not too bad. I was off by 1 day!!
Well my wife is out for the morning saw I can't call home to see if we got anything. I'll keep my fingers crossed!