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

[Pea-n-Me]

I have not started packing but I am making lists. Must get underwater cameras, make sure the shorts are still fitting the kids etc.

LOL, I wanted to get a jump on packing and it's kept me very busy. I went to pull out shorts for DS and they were all too short - how could that be, they just fit him a few months ago??

This was something I wrote on another thread.

Well I've been busy packing believe it or not. I have to say this is the most complicated trip I've ever had to pack for. DH is taking care of his own things, but I'm trying to get clothes for the rest of us for both WDW and the cruise. We were in WDW last January and it was at night so I know I have to bring warm clothes for all (Laurie, how was it last week?) but it will be warm in the Caribbean so we need summer clothes for the ship. We also have formal nights, pirate nights and five other dinners to dress for on the ship so getting all those things plus jewelery, shoes and such is daunting. To make matters worse the kids are growing like weeds so some clothes are small, some are too big, shoes don't fit, etc. I've had all our closets torn apart (and cleaned them while I was at it) with clothes and suitcases everywhere. Now mind you, I'm not complaining it's just been a little overwhelming. My poor dog is nervous seeing the suitcases, she knows somethings up - I'm going to miss my little buddy while we're away .

Happy packing everyone!! Hope you've all received your documents by now!

 

[Tink Fans]

We received our documents on Monday. My sister did too.

Linda, your idea sounds great. I think my sister is going to come to the meet, although she doesn't post on the boards. Her kids are 3 and 5. Dave - Playmates for your kids.

We're going to make an attempt at dressing for Pirate Night. So far I have the eye patches, earrings etc. Joe has his Pirates of Carribean T-shirt. Can he wear that to dinner?? Is it that casual?

Think I'm going to skip the door magnets. Love the idea and you guys did a fabulous job - they all look incredible. Just to much going on and we're down in the hallway by the bridge so it will only be my family seeing them anyway. Maybe next cruise.

Didn't know about the dinner seating changes until recently. Does anyone know how they do Animator's now with the staggered seating times. Do they just wait until everyone is seated before the show starts?

now I'm getting in the vacation mode... For St. Thomas I think we're gonna cab over to Coki Beach - Coral World but I would like to take a ride in the Paradise Tramway if we have time. Anyone know if that is within walking distance of the ship? Thanks all.

Maureen

See you all on the 18th.

 

[burma]

ok so I took it upon myself to use my day off to work on my door magnets and t-shirts ... let me preface this by saying I dont do any sort of laundry unless you want all pink clothes ... I think the shirts came out great I used the graphic I made on the back of them and on the front I used the scan of the green mickey with the www.disboards.com logo .... the magnets on the otherhand are ok in my opinion .... I am having a tough time with PSP, I really dont have the time to learn it an its frustrating ... We are on deck 6 so look for my door and let me know what you think ... my wife is very excited and since she likes to pack early and I always pack the night before should be starting to pack very soon ...

 

[Haley'smom]

Woo hoo! Docs arrived last night!

I am also in full list mode. My goal is to condense all lists into one mega list. (yeah that will make it better....)

Dave, I will be working on the T shirt transfers this weekend. I am encouraged that yours turned out well. I, too have been very frustrated with PSP. Printing them out will be another issue, I'm sure....

See everyone soon.... happy packing

 

[burma]

Im not so good with an iron ... I burned my shirt before making the other 3

 

[smbell]

We will also joining you on the 2/18 cruise, me, DH and DS who is 7. This is our 2nd Disney cruise, but 1st Disney cruise in the Caribbean. We are very excited - we also have friends who will be joining us - celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary! This will be their 1st cruise. See you there.

 

[heidibauer]

We finally received our docs yesterday. DH is in charge of filling everything out. The CPA in him likes making sure all the i's are dotted and the t's are crossed. We are sooo looking forward to this vacation. We are suppose to be getting a snow storm this weekend.

 

[rottie110]

We are almost totally packed yes I have just to wash a few things from last summer that need freshing up and have bought 95% of what I need, except sunglasses and some personal items(shampoo etc), Got the finances in order and just need to get some singles and sort out the tips... Now to just get through these next two weeks.

We will try to get to the meet, unfortunately with my work schedule I cant do the t-shirt thing, we are flying in late so may not get to the ship and settled by 3pm. My son is 4 almost 5 I was hoping to meet up with some of you with children his age, as he can be shy at first, so he would see a familiar face in the clubs...

 

[burma]

rottie

my daughters are 3 and 4 (5 in may) if he does not mind girls they are very friendly and this will be the only time I offer them to boys .... they will both be in the club and love to play on the pirate ship .... look for us ..

 

[burma]

ok its gotten awful quite ... SOOOOOOO

ARE WE READY YET????

 

[Triggs2]

I am more than READY. Just marking the days off the calendar.....

 

[Sassikay]

We are ready here too. Pretty much done with the packing, other than the last minute stuff. My DS 15, is hoping to meet up with teens his age. I'm sure there will be plenty. It's a very popular week to be off from school. We have our air booked through Disney & are flying Continental. Anyone else flying with them? Just a little more than a week to go. I can't wait!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

****WE'RE READY!!!****

 

[cadburysmom]

WOW!

You people are making me feel guilty! Was off to a good start last week then got sidelined with Science Fair(my DS11 won 1st Place...WOO HOO!), basketball, stupid car mechanical problems(grrrrrr), etc....ya know, the usual STUFF

STILL haven't received documents....please say I'm NOT the only one Not really that worried...I've got the best PDS(Pixie Dust Specialist aka Disney Agent) in the world who's checked them over and assures me they're on their way to my front door

So today I'm in full cruise mode...

Pea-n-Me, I'm hitting the library next week to stock up on James Herriott books

Burma, thanks for the link! Been thinking about my door magnet...also an interesting thread about door magnets being stolen and whether to include first and/or last names, hometowns, DIS names, etc...

Haley'smom, congrats on receiving docs...still waiting here with baited breath...dang it!

Trying to get DS11 to try on watershoes, sandals, bathing suits is my big challenge this week Luckily Walmart and Target already have summer stuff out...rather get it cheap now as with the way he's growing, anything he wears now will probably be too small by the time summer rolls around.

Now I know I have TWO DCL lanyards around somewhere...they tend to show up at odd times during the year then hide the one week I REALLY need them Maybe in DS11's room? Hmmmm...better check out his top drawers...he tends to keep the good stuff there

As far as flight plans.....we're flying to MCO via SWA on Friday and Priceline granted us a decent rate at the Airport Marriott. Some other DIS friends are meeting us for breakfast then we head back to MCO to catch the DCL transport to Port Canaveral...we love riding the bus and watching the ever popular cruise video along the way....we get so excited and then before ya know it, you're going over that hill and getting your first peak at the Magic and the whole bus goes bonkers with excitement

OMG, I can't wait!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

cadburysmom, I didn't mean to give the impression I was ready to walk out the door today. I should have said I'm ready to go but am not actually packed yet, LOL. Big difference.

I'm taking baby steps but the kids clothes have been quite a challenge since they're growing so fast and everything seems to be too small, too short, too big, etc... So I've had to do shopping I hadn't anticipated but we're making progress... I am not going to fuss, that's for sure. If we don't have something we can live without it for a week.

If you love dogs may I suggest James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories. I have an extra copy I'd be happy to lend you.

This morning I was at Curves and someone yelled out, "hey how was your cruise"? Told her I was going next week and someone else asked what ship I was going on. It was so cool to be able to say Disney Magic!!! Lots of oohs and aahs from others listening. I'm afraid I'm going to be confused about certain things like names - already I can't tell you if breakfast is at Topsiders or Beach Blanket and whether we're eating dinner in Triton's or Lumiere's. Oh well, we'll figure it out!

 

[rottie110]

Kinda slowed down a bit this week, ds had a cold which I was trying to keep away with zicam, but alas it hit me hard yesterday, called my doc, as I tend to go right to bronchitis so going in tomorrow to get checked out and hopefully a script and a note in case I have my big cough for the trip LOL.

Mostly done here packing have some laundry to cart over to my parents this weekend and a few last minute items to pick up will finish that up while ds is at his dads this weekend, other then that praying for head to clear up, and tying up loose ends at work and home.

I had to preplan my lessons for my class of 2yr olds so my aide has a good strong plan while we are gone.

Cant wait to get out of here

Burma: definitely will catch up with you my son would do much better with a friendly face in the club, if I could figure out how to get a pick up here I would...

 

[mykel mouse]

Found this while surfing the net trying to learn about St. Maarten. Thought you may enjoy it. It is a video of the plane landing by the beach on the island.

http://www.flightlevel350.com/viewer.php?id=765

 

[Haley'smom]

mykel mouse, very cool link. I am at that easily distracted stage during work lately...

 

[Dreamer04]

Hey everyone! I go so excited yesterday that I started a single digit dance thread! Its finally just days away.

No packing yet. I ordered clothes from lands end, they're coming today. Once they arrive, I'll start to pack. WEEEEE!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

WOOOHOOOO Can't wait for that first Pina Colada!!