February 26, 2011 - 7 Night Caribbean Sailing

[nokidz]

Am I the only one who does not have their cruise documents yet? I keep anxiously checking my mail box every day hoping they are there.


I had a productive weekend. I sorted though and washed and pulled out clothes for the girls for the cruise.

17 days from now we fly out to Orlando! 18 days 1-1/2 hours until we leave for the port! Not that I'm counting or anything.

We dont have ours yet either. We have had alot of communication issues with our TA this time. Normally they are right on top of things. I am hoping to get in touch with them and pick them up Friday night.

 

[zaz]

2 weeks!!!! I really gotta get packing! I have my US money now though!

I need to make a trip to the pharmacy this week-end for a few 'just in case' medecine.

We got switched to main dining because my TA screwed up. I'm scared I'll hate it as it will feel rushed. I called and cannot transfer it back easily.

We received our papers early on this week. Not much tickets, really. Just a small booklet with luggage tags.

Have a great week-end everyone.

 

[Alexis Green]

2 weeks!!! This is so exciting!

@Zaz: You can ALWAYS try to switch dining when you get to port. From what I've heard from several people they had no problem switching to later seating

 

[nokidz]

1, 2 more fridays til CRUISE EVE!!!!

Close, so very close......

 

[peachygreen]

2 weeks! I can't wait. I am so excited.

My baby girl is feeling so much better now and is on her way back to being 100%. Hopefully we can keep everyone healthy now.

I have so much to do between now and Feb 25th though.

 

[Time4disneynow]

Hello everyone...

I can't believe it...time is going by so quickly....2 weeks until our cruise. I cannot wait.

We have all our documents...airline-done...Magical Express-done. I am so ready!!!!

nokidz....thank you for posting the movies.

Those who have not seen...Up, Princess and the Frog, Sorcerers Apprentice---they are all very good. If by chance the movie Secretariat is playing--that is a must see--great movie!!!!!! We got to see the movie before it was in theaters--on the DVC members cruise 2010!!!!

peachygreen....glad to hear your little girl is feeling much better...


Has there been a decision on where we are going to meet? Is it the Promenade Lounge?

Have a great day and take care....

 

[Hendy Clan]

1, 2 more fridays til CRUISE EVE!!!!

Close, so very close......

I so needed to see that today, had a tough/rough week at work. Thank goodness it's Friday.


I signed up last night to run the Beauty and the Beast Royal Family 5K race at Epcot on the Saturday we cruise (am I crazy...) I started running again a month ago after a number of years not doing anything. Hoping to get healthy and fitter and to lose some/lots of weight. After three weeks down 14lb, but much more to go. Feeling good and this 5K will be the first race in over three years. Excited and nervous, but determined to finish without walking too much.

We plan on leaving Maryland on Wednesday 23rd to drive to Florida, so I only have 6 days left at work before vacation time.. woohoo

Peachygreen, glad your DD is feeling better, I keep telling my kids sanitize your hands and don't touch anything at school so they stay healthy. I have nightmares that they get sick and we will be refused entry to the ship

Zaz, have your tried calling DCL yourself? I have never used a TA, so I'm not sure if you can, but when we changed from main seating to late seating I was told by a CM it was always easier to switch from main to late as so many less people wanted to eat then, so I was a little surprised that they wouldn't let you, but as Alexis Green stated you can do this once you get on board - good luck!

Nokidz, thank you for posting the movies, my DS11 was excited about all the 3D movies. I was a little upset that Secreteriat (sp?) was not on the list as I have held out watching it, better go buy it now lol..

I vote for the Promenade Lounge on Saturday afternoon - 3 or 3:30 PM I would love to take the ship tour first. The first time we cruised we were clueless to what the ship offered, it wasn't until the second to last night that we even knew there were nightclubs on the ship

Sorry I have rambled on for too long. Hope all things are well and we look forward to meeting you all in a couple of weeks. Take care and have a great weekend

 

[PirateJ]

This is our 3rd cruise on the Magic. Does anyone have more info on the new "Port Arrival Times"? I had to go back in and redo My Online Check-in and got 11:30Am as my Port Arrival Time. Does anyone know how strict they are with this?

 

[Time4disneynow]

Good Morning...it's a beautiful morning here in Southern Delaware...going to be in the upper 40's and sunny. Loving this!!!!!

I so needed to see that today, had a tough/rough week at work. Thank goodness it's Friday.


I signed up last night to run the Beauty and the Beast Royal Family 5K race at Epcot on the Saturday we cruise (am I crazy...) I started running again a month ago after a number of years not doing anything. Hoping to get healthy and fitter and to lose some/lots of weight. After three weeks down 14lb, but much more to go. Feeling good and this 5K will be the first race in over three years. Excited and nervous, but determined to finish without walking too much.

We plan on leaving Maryland on Wednesday 23rd to drive to Florida, so I only have 6 days left at work before vacation time.. woohoo

I vote for the Promenade Lounge on Saturday afternoon - 3 or 3:30 PM I would love to take the ship tour first. The first time we cruised we were clueless to what the ship offered, it wasn't until the second to last night that we even knew there were nightclubs on the ship

Sorry I have rambled on for too long. Hope all things are well and we look forward to meeting you all in a couple of weeks. Take care and have a great weekend

Wishing you lots of luck on the 5 k run...you can do this I'm cheering for you...Congrats!!!! on the weight loss. Stay positive You are down 14 lbs in 3 weeks...wow...great job!!!!!!
You were not rambling on...enjoyed reading your post.
Promenade Lounge at 3/3:30 on Saturday sounds good to me too!!!! Michael and I want to do the Galley Tour. Once we board the ship, we have to go to Guest Services to get a ticket. We've never done the Galley Tour...looking forward to it.


Have a great Saturday and take care.....

 

[Time4disneynow]

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!!!!

 

[nokidz]

This is our 3rd cruise on the Magic. Does anyone have more info on the new "Port Arrival Times"? I had to go back in and redo My Online Check-in and got 11:30Am as my Port Arrival Time. Does anyone know how strict they are with this?

Sounds about right. We just show up anytime after 1030, 11am. We are leaving Orlando about 9am, by the time you get to the Port, hand off the luggage and park, you are at 11am easy.

Leaving in 10 days........

 

[Alexis Green]

Hello everyone!

Yesterday I had to take Mike (DBF) to the ER, he's having severe bladder problems. Right now, we aren't sure the outlook. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers! I know it's the last thing I should be thinking about, but I really hope we can still go on the cruise!

 

[Hendy Clan]

Cassie, I am so sorry your DBF is sick. I will certainly keep you both in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery and I am sending pixie dust your way too...... Keep us posted.

 

[peachygreen]

Cassie I really hope your DBF is okay. He is in my prayers.

 

[peachygreen]

I just went to print the list of Fish Extender Cabins and I don't see it. Did I miss it?

We will try to make the meet on Saturday @ 3:00. I make no promises with 2 young kids and trying to get settled however.

So what are everyone's plans? Arrival, Hotel, Port Excursions etc?

For us we fly in Friday night and are staying at the Radisson by the port.

St. Maarten we are renting a van for the whole family and going to drive around the island. I know we plan to visit the butterfly farm. We might stop at the zoo. I don't have a detailed plan for the day. I'm going to print out some island info and just go with the flow that day.

St. Thomas. My DH and I are doing the Doubloon Snorkel. My parents are going to take the girls by taxi to Coral World for the morning. We plan to meet back around lunch time and take the skylift to Paradise Point.

Castaway Cay. My mom wanted to do the glass bottom boat so we are going to do that in the morning. I am hoping to rent a bike for an hour and tour the island. I'm not sure if we will take the girls or leave them with my parents for this.

I have reservations for Palo Tea on Sunday, Brunch on Monday and Dinner on Wednesday. Dinner is just for my husband and I. Brunch right now is a reservation for 2 that I hope to change to 4. If I can then I will cancel tea. If I can't I will cancel brunch as this is supposed to be a chance to relax with my parents.

I just found out I may have to go to CA on the 24th. That is going to make for a very long couple of days of travel. Fly from TX to CA and back on the 24th and then fly from TX to FL on the 25th. Mickey Take me Away! I'm going to need that massage I have booked on the 27th. LOL

 

[SalCat1027]

Hello everyone!

Yesterday I had to take Mike (DBF) to the ER, he's having severe bladder problems. Right now, we aren't sure the outlook. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers! I know it's the last thing I should be thinking about, but I really hope we can still go on the cruise!

Really hope all is well! Take care!!!!

 

[90byrd]

I hope your BF recovers quickly Alexis.

For the Port Arrival time, is that set in stone? I just chose ours and the earliest was 1:30-2pm. Does that mean we cannot show up prior to that? I'm confused! Thanks!

 

[nokidz]

I hope your BF recovers quickly Alexis.

For the Port Arrival time, is that set in stone? I just chose ours and the earliest was 1:30-2pm. Does that mean we cannot show up prior to that? I'm confused! Thanks!

We just show up anytime after 10:30am........they usually start boarding around 1130-12.

 

[Time4disneynow]

Cassie....Mike is in our prayers. Please keep us informed. Take care.


We've arrived at the port between 10/10:30 am. The last few cruises we had a car service take us to port and back to hotel after cruise. With the car service, we pick the time we want to be at the port. We've also taken the cruise line bus...but with them we've always arrived afer 1 pm and as late as 3pm.

If you arrive early...they have TV's for the kids (of all ages) with Disney cartoons. Mickey and Minnie make an appearance...have your cameras available.

The Fish Extender list is on the first page along with cabin #, #of people, #of kids in each cabin.

 

[peachygreen]

Cassie....Mike is in our prayers. Please keep us informed. Take care.


We've arrived at the port between 10/10:30 am. The last few cruises we had a car service take us to port and back to hotel after cruise. With the car service, we pick the time we want to be at the port. We've also taken the cruise line bus...but with them we've always arrived afer 1 pm and as late as 3pm.

If you arrive early...they have TV's for the kids (of all ages) with Disney cartoons. Mickey and Minnie make an appearance...have your cameras available.

The Fish Extender list is on the first page along with cabin #, #of people, #of kids in each cabin.

Is the FE list an image? THat would probably explain why I don't see it. I knew it was there before when I was putting them together. I can't see images from work. I guess I need to check and print tonight at home. LOL.


Cassie - any word on Mike? I hope he is doing better. I am thinking about your both.