February 18, 2006 Magic - Who's Onboard? Roll Call post #156

[disneygatorfan]

I am slightly addicted to DCL..., I just booked yesterday. Really looking forward to it, since I had such a great time on the Eastern I just took in December.

I will have to catch up on this thread... work is finally starting to slow down, so I can concentrate on cruise planning!!

 

[disneygatorfan]

DCL Cruise Secret #1:

Work for WDW, makes it A LOT more affordable!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Ah, now we get it! Thanks for the tip, we'll file that away for future reference.

 

[Haley'smom]

Welcome disneygatorfan!

I added you to the roll call list, earlier in the thread. Let me know if I need to add/change anything.

To Burma, you are going to MK and then cruising with all of us nuts in a few weeks? you must be doing something right, too.


See you all in a few weeks.

 

[disneygatorfan]

I still gotta wait til I have some days off before I can catch up to these threads.. Holiday's in the Parks is insanity! Things are slowing down now so I am catching up on my sleep, and then I will get down to cruise planning..


I consider myself sorta an Eastern pro now, since I have done it 3 times already. I am travelling with my cruising buddy, a friend from work... it's his first Eastern... we did the Western back last April, but I told him he'd enjoy the Eastern much better. We enjoyed our Western, but felt there was something missing... It was the sailing one week before the Magic went to the West Coast, so Hurcules was gone, Twice Charmed hadn't started, and they were testing all these new menus. Since there were only two Disney Shows all week, we were a little bummed, but are SO EXCITED for Twice Charmed... its AWESOME!

 

[cadburysmom]

Hi disneygatorfan ......how cool to meet a Disney insider and so glad you'll be cruising with us!

What is Twice Charmed? Is it a new show? And new menus? I've always loved the food and the shows but a little change is always good. Sounds like it's gonna be a fun cruise!



(edited due to my horrible typing ability)

 

[Haley'smom]

I just noticed that the winter olympics will be going on when we are onboard. Does anyone else feel a theme coming on? or is it just me?

 

[disneygatorfan]

Yes, Twice Charmed is a new show, its a twist on Cinderella.. whats neat about it, is all the amazing costumes, great set effects and most importantly, it's all new, orginial music and songs... You will love it, I promise..


Other new additions since the October drydock are a HUGE movie screen above the Goofy (Family) pool.. They play clips during the deck partys, and then show movies on it in the afternoon and evening... the best thing is you watch the deck side, and can even swim in the pool while you watch...

Also, there is a GREAT new fast food addition, Goofy's Galley... which sorta replaced Scoops (Don't worry, they still have the free ice cream, its just self serve.. and contrary to what they say on these boards.. the machines were always working, and were kept VERY clean)...anyway, Goofy's has these GREAT sandwiches, wraps, made to order salads, and tons of fresh cut fruits.. it was a huge hit on my cruise.

The other menus have been tweeked slightly... and there a all new lunch menus...


It's gonna be a blast.. and I bet that Diversions will have a lot of the Winter Olympics on, when we sail, since it will be the big sports event that week.

Wow, can hardly WAIT!!

 

[Tink Fans]

Hi everyone - thanks for the info disneygatorfan! We're really getting excited too. Seems like some really nice changes since our last cruise.

My daughter (almost 8) cannot decide if she wants to be in club or lab so it will be nice to do the DIS meet on Deck 9. After she meets a few kids her age, I'm sure she will have a better idea...I hope!

Still haven't decided what we are doing at the ports - not a "wing it" person but looks like this trip will be. Does the ship have a specific spot it docks in at St. Maartan and St. Thomas? Seem to remember reading different things about docking.

See you all soon.

 

[hermy1291]

We will be on this cruise. My whole moms side of the family. kids are 3,5,7,10,11,14,14. Grandparents will be along to. From Michigan

 

[disneygatorfan]

The ship will dock on the Dutch side of St. Martin... there is a small shopping area at the port, and then there is a ferry that will take you into the main downtown area of the Dutch side, Philipsburg... there there is a lot more shopping, as well as a small beach not too far away from where the ferry drops off. It was like $5 round trip for the ferry...

At the port though, there are also taxi cabs waiting, and they will take you anywhere you want...I prefer the French side myself, and it's very easy to get to Orient beach on your own...

St. Thomas, it docks at the main port, at Charlotte Amelie... there is a large shopping area right next to the port (Havenssight Mall) as well as the Paradise Point tram is within walking distance... the main downtown of Charlotte Amelie is about a 45 min walk, or you can catch a cab to the downtown for about $4... its super easy to get a cab in St. Thomas, and they will take you anywhere... Meghan's bay is on the other side of the island and is a popular destination.. its GORGEOUS!! Well worth the $8 per person to get there.

Wow, a little under 6 weeks!!

 

[cadburysmom]

We will be on this cruise. My whole moms side of the family. kids are 3,5,7,10,11,14,14. Grandparents will be along to. From Michigan

Hi all and Welcome hermy 1291!

What a fun family gathering and I bet you guys are just itching to leave all that cold weather behind for a good dose of warm Caribbean sunshine.

My DS11 is looking for a buddy or two to hang around with on the cruise so I'm hoping the 10 and 11 yr olds you mentioned are boys. If not, I know from this thread there will be several cute girls that age to hang out with too.

 

[rottie110]

hey guys we are getting close, why not post ages and stuff about our kids, so we can see who we may meet on the first night.

My son will be five in June, Thinking about asking to move him to 5-7 group, he is too old for his age 4, But not sure, havent done this yet, thinking the 3's might be a bit young,

Would be nice for us to meet other kids that first night that are around the same age, he is very sociable after about 15mins or so, but may give me a hard time at the club, at first, we have been reading the navigators to him and pumping up the experience, he will spend mostly evenings in the club, I am Super MOM Lol, like to keep him around, he will go to the club alot I am sure, but he will eat meals with us especially dinner, we are travelling with alot of family. he loves computers, video games, puzzles, all kinds of kids stuff, but alot of big kid stuff too. he is a fish and loves to swim..


Leigh

 

[Sassikay]

Hi hermy 1291
I see you have two 14 year olds in your group. Boys or girls? I have a 15 year old son. I guess with the teenage years, it really doesn't matter!

 

[Haley'smom]

Welcome Hermy 1291, I added you to the roll call, post #156. Let me know if you want me to add more information. Where in Michigan are you (we are in the northern detroit suburbs & will be very happy once superbowl XL prep is over )?

Our DD is 7, but we may move her up to the 8 yr. old group. She is in second grade and would do better there (I think?), but we will be happy where ever we are. She is very excited about the club/lab and is very social. She thinks it would be fun to "ditch us".

We are also traveling with DSIL. Any other singles going on the cruise. I know that she is interested in being a doting aunt, but we want her to have some fun, too

Still need to work on my door signs. I will post once I figure it out

 

[Lazeric]

Traveling in our group is me, my partner, our 11yo daughter (almost 12 she keeps telling me), and our best freinds, our daughters godparents

We look forward to meeting everyone on the ship.

Eric

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Hi Everyone and Welcome Herme!

Have those of you with "tweens" ages 10-14 seen this new area of the ship Ocean Quest? It looks like a blast for kids of those ages. DS8's a little disappointed but he's hoping to go down there a bit during the open house times. I believe it is on Deck 2, they converted an old conference room during the last dry dock. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=948596&referrerid=70088

Listening to our cruise music here and getting excited about the trip!

DD8 is looking forward to meeting the girls from the Dis group.

 

[Triggs2]

The OceanQuest does look great.

I put up 2 calendars in my office today. January and February. It's great to look up and see my week on the cruise highlighted......

I am so excited!

 

[hermy1291]

we live in livonia but my aunt and uncle along with the 3 younest live in grand rapids. the 10 and 11 y/o are girls and the 14 y/o are one boy and one girl.

 

[njDISNEYnut]

Hey All:
Just to let you all know I am still on board in the WDW Suite. Beind that tax season is started I am in full swing at my office and do not have much time to monitor the boards. I did offer to have a tour of the room to start off the cruise meet. Lets do it earlier in the cruise than later. You all know, less time for the kids to destroy the place.
As an update, we have me DH 40-DW( Well very close to me)-There is no abbreviation for darling Mother-In-Law and our four kids, DD-11, DS-9, DD-7, and DS-4. Our DD at seven is will only be 5 weeks from her 8th birthday and am positive she will want to go into the Lab.
So please , if one person wants to keep me update by my email as to when mee times are set, for both us and the kids, please send me a summary. I would really appreciate it.

Disney Jim