February 2, 2008 Eastern early check in

[Gina]

Welcome, you guys!! And sorry I didn't jump in and say hi sooner -- for some reason I am no longer getting emails when there is a new post to this thread.

Lisa has been so awesome at keeping everyone informed on stuff -- make sure you check out all the links and calendar info she added at our Yahoo group site! If you need any help at all getting registered there or navigating, please just let me know and I'll be more than happy to help. Mineu, I see you already made it to the Yahoo group -- welcome!!

I can't believe we sail so soon... DS and I have had this booked since the first week of January '07, and 2/2/08 seemed sooooo far away at that point. But time has flown!! And now we're only a mere 17 days away!!!

Can't wait to meet all of you!!


-gina-

 

[PhotoLisa]

Alright . . . what's the deal guys? Are you not getting excited or something?

We're slipping way down and needed to be popped back to the top.

Who's up for talking about a wine tasting or tequila tasting?

 

[LisaSp]

It is all we are talking about in our house!! As far as discussing the tastings, DH doesn't drink and I don't like tequila. I am considering wine or martini tasting but haven't decided yet!

I am going out today to buy glow bracelets for the pirate party! Can't believe we leave in 2 weeks!

 

[LisaSp]

...filling out cruise documents on line--do we do that when we receive our packet in the mail ? Last time we cruised this option had just become available so we didn't do it. So now I see people talking about doing it but I am not sure *when* one does that.

 

[Gina]

Alright . . . what's the deal guys? Are you not getting excited or something?

We're slipping way down and needed to be popped back to the top.

Who's up for talking about a wine tasting or tequila tasting?

You know I'm excited!!

I would love to finally do the wine tasting! On previous cruises, it has always conflicted with some other activity I really wanted to do, but looking at the latest Navigators I don't see an issue this time. I love wine (hey, I'm Italian!) but I don't know much at all about wine. One of my favorite writers once said that "most people wouldn't know fine wine from melted popsicles if it weren't for the label on the bottle." That's me!

 

[PhotoLisa]

Logi (the wine guy from Palo) is usually the person giving the wine tastings. He is a great guy! You'll be a seasoned wine taster after you attend the tasting.

I am opting for Monday since I want to go to the matinee of The Golden Mickeys on Sunday afternoon at 2:15. The later shows will conflict with the Superbowl.

Of course . . . we won't know for sure until we board which events will be moved bc of the Superbowl but prior Superbowl cruisers stated it was only formal night that was moved.

 

[mfabre]

I am pleased to report that our cruise documents have arrived!!!!

 

[bostontochicago]

Hello all! My boyfriend and I will be cruising with you all on February 2nd. It is our first cruise and we are very excited! Looking forward to meeting some DIS folks along the way.

A quick note for you all...there is a group of cruisers leaving items for each other from one cruise to another on the Eastern Cruise. The items in the box vary..sand toys, water, books etc. - whatever you did not use. I need to relinquish my spot in the chain, and was wondering if anyone would like it. You will need to PM your full name and cabin # to the cruiser before you, and collect that info from the person after. Please let me know if anyone would like to participate in my place.

Hope to meet some of you all in a few short weeks!

Michelle

 

[Gina]

Hi Michelle, and welcome to the party!!

If you like, you are more than welcome to join us at our private Yahoo group. Just point your browser to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/febcruise. And definitely try and come to our DIS meet! It'll be on embarkation day, at 2:30pm in the Promenade Lounge.

Looking forward to seeing you onboard!

-gina-

 

[SnowWhite2]

Hey Lisa!

I'm looking at the Sunday Navigator from last year and the wine tasting is at 2 pm. Of course it is at the same time as the fruit carving and mixology which I always attend. If they give out free drinks, I'm there. Martini art auction is another of my "must do's" - more free alcohol. Funny thing is I really don't drink but when I'm on the cruise, free alcohol just calls my name!

I'm also jealous that you are hosting a DCL House party. I didn't get picked and I'm bummed. I can't wait to hear all about how your party went. What a great bon voyage party!

 

[mickeycruisemaniac]

Happy to say that our cruise docs came today too! I am sooooo excited, this will be our 3rd Disney cruise and I can't wait. My mom is going with us too and lives in a different city and did not get her docs today. Maybe tomorrow for a lot of people.

 

[christmas]

We are soooooo excited too. Our cruise package came today as well. Is anyone doing the kayak, hike and snorkel in St. Thomas or has anyone ever did this excursion before?

Noel

 

[bostontochicago]

Thanks, Gina. I will check out the yahoo thread, and hope to see you at the Promenade Lounge as well! Can I ask...should I be nervous I have not received Cruise Doc yet?

 

[Gina]

Thanks, Gina. I will check out the yahoo thread, and hope to see you at the Promenade Lounge as well! Can I ask...should I be nervous I have not received Cruise Doc yet?

No, don't be nervous -- the docs are just now going out. I haven't received mine either, so you're not alone! I don't know why I even get so excited about the docs anyway... Everything is already filled out online, and I don't use the luggage tags. So it's really just a formality to get the docs, but it sure makes the cruise seem close.

 

[bostontochicago]

I aksed this on the main forum, but did not get much response. I thought maybe you friendly folks could help me...

I was planning an excursion on my own, and the woman with the St. Thomas based company told me if DCL states we are in port at 8AM, this will be really be 9AM local time. Does anyone know if this is true? It seems strange that DCL would not post the arrival and departure times on the website in the local time of the port. Any help is appreciated!

 

[Gina]

I aksed this on the main forum, but did not get much response. I thought maybe you friendly folks could help me...

I was planning an excursion on my own, and the woman with the St. Thomas based company told me if DCL states we are in port at 8AM, this will be really be 9AM local time. Does anyone know if this is true? It seems strange that DCL would not post the arrival and departure times on the website in the local time of the port. Any help is appreciated!

That's a good question... I honestly don't know! I would think that the times posted would be local times. I would call DCL -- several times -- and see what they say. And please let us know what you find out!

 

[PhotoLisa]

The ship always changes to local time. I've never seen a cruising (and this is my 6th) that the ship was on a different time than the island. Imagine the confusion if you ask someone what time it is because you don't have a watch and they are a local!

I don't remember if it is on the Eastern or Western, but you change your time one day and change it back the next. I never pay attention, I just do what they tell me in the navigator each night.

I know when we went to St. Thomas last year, I had a private excursion booked and there was no time difference.

 

[SnowWhite2]

This is the first time we have used points for the cruise so we have to wait for DVC to send it. It concerns me because I am still waiting for a 2008 planner from them that was supposed to arrive in Dec but supposedly has been sent out recently.

I realize that you don't need any of the info in the packet when you pull up to the terminal, but I'd just like to have it. I'm sure it will come soon.

 

[bostontochicago]

Thanks, I will call DCL tomorrow and see what they say. I do not want to miss the boat because of a time change! The woman keeps trying to tell me the port times on the DCL website are Eastern and St. Thomas is in Atlantic, and that just seems so strange to me. Thanks for your help, I will report pack tomorrow!

 

[bostontochicago]

Snow White - we are cruising on DVC points as well, and have not received documents yet. We did get the planner on Friday, so I am hopeful the docs will come tomorrow!