February 19, 2011 Magic Western - Presidents of the Caribbean!

[nemofans]

Just wanted to mention that DCL updated their online check in. If you haven't logged into your ressie in a while, check it out. You can now pick a port check in time for arriving at port canaveral. It wouldn't give me a check in time b/c we are taking DCL shuttle, but others may be able to get one if you're driving yourself.
There are 2 threads on the DCL board discussing this. Looks like they did this due to the increase of people showing up at port for Dream cruises.

 

[wcw57]

carpese:

WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jonoba]

Susan-welcome from another Boston area gal! We have to root for the home teams or my DH will evict us. My son could name the team players before some of our family members! And a week or so ago when I was trying to explain discrimination to him I used Red Sox vs. Yankees. "You dont like them because Daddy doesnt-they may just be good!" Ahh! That was a tough sell! Now our DD roots for whomever DH & DS arent-just to get their goat. Yup, she is her mother's daughter for sure.

Anyhow, I am making cruise T-shirts. I need some help! A few yrs ago we had a group of 12 family members go to Disney & we had t-shirts made with "Smith Family Disney Vacation" (in walt disney font) & Mickey ears. (No, we arent the Smith's) This yr its my family of 4 plus my sister & sister in law. I want a cute phrase or something. HELP! I had thought of "It all started with a mouse" (or however that one goes). Hubby wants to use the President's one someone made on here. I am at a loss! Suggestions please, please, please!

Thanks
Cathy

 

[Margisue]

THanks for the heads up about the updated online check in! We are now checked in and ready to roll...

 

[Margisue]

Margisue - my daughter Kate is 4 1/2 and looking for other kids her age to hang out with. If you want to have your daughter message my daughter maybe they can meet up.

Thanks! I'll try to get her on tomorrow after school! I'll tell her Kate is looking for a new friend. Lydia is very shy at first, but hopefully will warm up to other kids her age.

 

[Margisue]

Fish Extender List #2 is still accepting families until Feb 13th

All are welcome, even members of FE#1

FE list #2 will assign days on Feb 14th (let me know if you have a preference)

Hi Nikitta,
My friends also want to take part in FE.
They are in cabin 2103, right beside us.
They have 2 sons:
DS- Vic age 11
DS- Sasha age 9

Thanks!
Connie (2105)

 

[*love*2*shop]

thank you for the heads up..i had done it the OLD wAY/ old checkin but just RE-did the new way!!!!!!!
Hubby is FLIPPIN at me though.....i want to be to the port for 945/1000...he says *the form says 1030-1100...BLAH BLAH BLAH................

Just wanted to mention that DCL updated their online check in. If you haven't logged into your ressie in a while, check it out. You can now pick a port check in time for arriving at port canaveral. It wouldn't give me a check in time b/c we are taking DCL shuttle, but others may be able to get one if you're driving yourself.
There are 2 threads on the DCL board discussing this. Looks like they did this due to the increase of people showing up at port for Dream cruises.

 

[*love*2*shop]

DIS MEET: meet at 3pm in The Promenade Lounge on deck 3 aft on Saturday Feb 19. It is right near Parrot Cay…. PLEASE , even just come for 5 minutes to say hi to everyone, name to a face and have the kids meet! TRAVISX4 will bring the : hello my name is: Tags, lol……

 

[Wojima]

Just emailed to hopefully get on the FE list #2. I thinks my kids will get a kick out of it. The tip about the online check-in change was helpful as I have redone mine as well. If anyone could shed a little more light on the FE that would be helpful. Next week cannot come soon enough!!!!!!

 

[DENISEES]

Wow more and more!!! Welcome all!! Margisue-I have 2 daughters almost 8 and almost 5 so if you want PM me and we can get them to be pen pals before the cruise- have done it w/ a few so far and they get so excited to "get to know some friends" before the cruise.....
Packing is underway and I'll be cking the 10 day forecast to see if any storms are headed our way next Friday!!!! Again driving is an option if I have to...I am getting on that Mickey Boat!!!!!!

Question for you all-- most of you know this is our first cruise ever.. So a few questions.....
Can we bring tubes or water wings for the kids for the pools? Do they let them use anything?

Also how are the temps in the cabins? on the cold or warm side? Does it get warm in those small cabins w/ 5 of us in there? I am asking bc I am wondering what kind of PJs to pack for the kids? Short sleeve/ pants or more

summery nightgowns and shorts? I know it's prob. A little chillier at night but my kids are usually warm at night......

 

[Margisue]

Rachael,
You and I think alike! I signed up for the 10:30 slot to be at port too.
Perhaps Madison and Margaret will become buddies in the terminal.
Connie

 

[Margisue]

Denisees,
I know my 9 year would love to email your daughter!
I'll get her online after school today.
She helped me with the online check in last night- so ready!

 

[nemofans]

I have started packing the boys!!
I am going to try to be at the Dis meet on Sat. Ds needs to nap, but I am hoping DH will stay w/him so my older DS & I can go to the meet.
I am hoping to maybe meet a few of you at the terminal while we're waiting or even on the DCL bus. I know I'll be checking everyone out trying to figure out who is a Dis'er!

 

[Margisue]

Anyone celebrating a birthday while on the cruise? or ever celebrated one on a Disney cruise?
Do they do something special for birthdays? Bring a special dessert out to dinner?

 

[*love*2*shop]

I will be asking everyone if they are from The DIS BOARDS lol....we shall be there for 945am with bells on.....

Rachael,
You and I think alike! I signed up for the 10:30 slot to be at port too.
Perhaps Madison and Margaret will become buddies in the terminal.
Connie

 

[wcw57]

while i am one to arrive unfashionably early to places, i am in no rush to wait at the port..........when i get there, the party begins

 

[Lisae36]

I went back and looked at our online reservation, but did not see where you could do a port check in time. Do we really even need one? We are driving and have no clue what time we will be getting there

 

[nemofans]

When you click to view or edit your check in forms, you will see the new set up.

 

[Margisue]

I went back and looked at our online reservation, but did not see where you could do a port check in time. Do we really even need one? We are driving and have no clue what time we will be getting there

Hey Lisa,
Are you driving in Saturday morning?
We're not far from you in Canton, Ga. We are leaving on Friday and driving to Florida and finding a hotel somewhere between Lake City and Gainesville.
Perhaps others can tell us more about needing a specific check in time.
Connie

 

[*love*2*shop]

I'd sleep there if i could! ( just a tad ready can you tell!)

My hubby and kids are going down THIS FRIDAY and staying at my inlaws for the week. I am flying in on Wednesday.

while i am one to arrive unfashionably early to places, i am in no rush to wait at the port..........when i get there, the party begins