February 21, 2009 Magic Western Caribean

[Dave and Micha]

Hi Everyone... how are y'all today? It is -17° here and snow on the ground... sun and sand sound SOOOO good right now.

As for a Meet & Greet... on most of our cruises we found the most successful M&G's happened after the drill as the sail away began... usually on the starboard side of the ship (the side that sails past all the waterfront bars) on the deck overlooking the pool. Most of our cruise board groups also did funny things like silly hats or party favors, etc. We just got a bag of whistles to bring... also we like to bring bubbles for the sail away...)

The other good thing is to do a second, later M&G in the main bar around 10:30... that way anyone who missed earlier can hook up again later.

Not sure how well that will work on Disney, though. What do you all think?

Paganoni... all you have to do is tell your exchange student that the cruise is like the Aida... but Disneyfied. Cruising has been getting big over here for the past couple of years. When I first moved here in 99 everyone I encountered thought cruising was stuffy and elite... but Aida is the German Carnival and they have been very successful at developing the market.

Is anyone bringing anything to dress up for the pirate party?

 

[DMMarla07860]

Hi Everyone... how are y'all today? It is -17° here and snow on the ground... sun and sand sound SOOOO good right now.

As for a Meet & Greet... on most of our cruises we found the most successful M&G's happened after the drill as the sail away began... usually on the starboard side of the ship (the side that sails past all the waterfront bars) on the deck overlooking the pool. Most of our cruise board groups also did funny things like silly hats or party favors, etc. We just got a bag of whistles to bring... also we like to bring bubbles for the sail away...)

The other good thing is to do a second, later M&G in the main bar around 10:30... that way anyone who missed earlier can hook up again later.

Not sure how well that will work on Disney, though. What do you all think?

Paganoni... all you have to do is tell your exchange student that the cruise is like the Aida... but Disneyfied. Cruising has been getting big over here for the past couple of years. When I first moved here in 99 everyone I encountered thought cruising was stuffy and elite... but Aida is the German Carnival and they have been very successful at developing the market.

Is anyone bringing anything to dress up for the pirate party?

I like the idea of two meet and greets the first day/night then if anyone can't make it too one they have another one people could show up for as well. Could be earlier if 10:30 in too late for some people right, but that is a great idea. Rockin' Bar D is my home at night for two weeks anyway so I'd be there

 

[DMMarla07860]

So after watching my dvd's from past Disney Cruises I got more excited.

question for you all, anyone who has been on Disney cruise before what cruise staff do you hope if on this cruise?

 

[Dave and Micha]

Mickey, Winnie, Tigger, and Peter Pan

Have a great day everyone... oh...

and WAKE UP!!! The 28.2 board is rocking... this one needs some energy...

 

[DMMarla07860]

so, does anyone else on this cruise like basketball? I'll be trying to watch a few games in the two weeks on board, I can't wait

 

[paganoni]

Actually our exchange student is THRILLED and EXCITED to be going on a cruise. She knew she was coming to the USA, but getting to see other countries too is a bonus.

I also like the idea of 2 possible meet ups. I have no idea what we will be doing once we board since we will sort of leave it up to our student. We do plan on dressing up for pirate night though

Can't wait!!!

 

[Dave and Micha]

I'm sure she is! We have two really nice girls in our neighborhood who would love to do an exchange program in the US for a couple of weeks. How did you get interested in this program?

 

[DMMarla07860]

So Dave, we will have to meet on this cruise since this will be the first week on vacation

 

[DMMarla07860]

I want everyone to do this and help out please
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29591958#post29591958

 

[Dave and Micha]

So Dave, we will have to meet on this cruise since this will be the first week on vacation

Absolutely! We aren't sure our cabin number for this week yet, but have one for the following. On the turn around day in Port Canaveral I have arranged a little get together with my old Florida pals in Rusty's Seafood and Oyster Bar which is right there. What do you guys have planned for that day?

 

[DMMarla07860]

Absolutely! We aren't sure our cabin number for this week yet, but have one for the following. On the turn around day in Port Canaveral I have arranged a little get together with my old Florida pals in Rusty's Seafood and Oyster Bar which is right there. What do you guys have planned for that day?

We don't have anything planned for that day. Get up eat breakfast wait till the last minute and get off the ship and mpst of the time back-to-back cruisers can check in and get on the ship before others so that is what we are doing

 

[tracyz]

Glad to see this board is starting to get more active....only 40 days to go! I'm counting down every day here in the snow and cold!! Can't wait!

 

[Dave and Micha]

I hear ya Tracy!!! We have 18 below again this morning....oh the Caribbean!!! Please be lovely when we come!

 

[Cinderella&Dopey]

I can't wait until I look outside and there is no snow on the ground

 

[DMMarla07860]

it's cold outside and snow on the ground here in NJ and my car will take a long time to warm up this morning I hate this weather, only 40 more days till the cruise and 39 till I fly to Orlando

 

[drskw]

Wow...Great to see everyone out here. Looking forward to the warm weather as well, the forecast here is for wind chills of -30 C later this week!! Bring on the sun and sea!!!
Dave and Michael, we are from a city in Canada with a strong German culture, the largest Octoberfest celebration outside of Germany, with my family being German in decent as well.............however I can't speak a word of German!!
Again, glad to see all the activity out here and would look forward to meeting.

 

[DMMarla07860]

so I just got a new 2gb card fore my camera today will be taking lots of pictures on this trip.

So about the meet and greet I don't remember if we decided anything because it would be great to meet everyone the first day. I'm thinking 3:00pm or so if that is good with people in the Promenade Lounge, which I know has been a good time on other cruises because it is before the lifeboat drill and time for a quick meet to put faces with names

 

[Dave and Micha]

This was the response I got back from Disney after writing that letter you asked for...

1/12/09

Dear David:

Thank you for your e-mail.

We truly appreciate your very kind words for Pub Master Jay. We also
genuinely enjoyed Jay's presence and contribution as part of our
energetic Crew. Unfortunately, due to privacy policies, information
concerning crew members is proprietary and cannot be released. However,
please be assured that your comments have been taken seriously and
shared with the appropriate individuals.

We look forward to sailing with you next month and providing an
excellent cruise vacation.

Sincerely,


Rebekah
Disney Cruise Line Guest Communications

 

[DMMarla07860]

This was the response I got back from Disney after writing that letter you asked for...

1/12/09

Dear David:

Thank you for your e-mail.

We truly appreciate your very kind words for Pub Master Jay. We also
genuinely enjoyed Jay's presence and contribution as part of our
energetic Crew. Unfortunately, due to privacy policies, information
concerning crew members is proprietary and cannot be released. However,
please be assured that your comments have been taken seriously and
shared with the appropriate individuals.

We look forward to sailing with you next month and providing an
excellent cruise vacation.

Sincerely,


Rebekah
Disney Cruise Line Guest Communications

thanks for writing it is awesome of you, Jay is a great person and a friend of mine

 

[strega7]

Hi all, just checking back in....it seems that everyone is getting snow, for whatever reason right now we have a slight Jan heat wave this week. Today it was in the 60's and absolutely gorgeous. It usually doesn't get much hotter than 70's here even in the summer...people were pulling out the tank tops and shorts today....of course mine are already packed..didn't think I would be needing them. I was sitting on the porch this afternoon, letting the sun hit my face, eyes closed, thinking, not long now and this will be Carribean sunshine.

Where is everybody staying before the cruise? We are coming in on Thurs. and spending Friday at Kennedy Space center (I emailed my congressman and I recieved complimentary tickets ). We are going to be at the residence inn....if anybody is there, maybe we will see ya around the pool. DS can't wait to go swimming.

marci