February 27, 2010 Eastern Cruise on the Magic

[ErieCruiser08]

Just letting everyone know our pre-cruise plans:
We are flying into Orlando Thursday night and staying 2 nights at POP Century. It seems like quite a few people from our group are staying there also.
Scrapycruiser--if you want to add our details to the f/e list, we have second seating for dinner, we haven't planned any excursions yet, and---am I forgetting anything else to add?
Have a great day!
Amy

 

[scrapycruiser]

Amy, I think that's everything. Thanks for the update.

As soon as I get more info from some of the others I'll update our master list.

If anyone knows how to order t-shirts let me know. Or if anyone wants to take charge of that that'l be fine. I'm happy to do it, just am clueless right now ? I guess we need to design a logo with Mickey's Magical Castaways on it ? Idea...we could use Mickey the Sorcerer since we're "magical" ?? or the genie from Aladdin

What does everyone think ?
Gina

 

[ErieCruiser08]

Our vote is for Scorcerer Mickey--since thats my DH's fave Mickey

 

[scrapycruiser]

Just found a porthole w/ Mickey sorcerer from one of the dis designers ! It is so perfect ! I asked her to design us a logo with our cruise info. I'll paste it on here when I get it to see what everyone thinks !!

Gina

 

[bigturkey12]

Just found a porthole w/ Mickey sorcerer from one of the dis designers ! It is so perfect ! I asked her to design us a logo with our cruise info. I'll paste it on here when I get it to see what everyone thinks !!

Gina

yea we love sorcerer mickey waiting.........

 

[ErieCruiser08]

Just found a porthole w/ Mickey sorcerer from one of the dis designers ! It is so perfect ! I asked her to design us a logo with our cruise info. I'll paste it on here when I get it to see what everyone thinks !!

Gina

Gina--can't wait to see it!

 

[seashell724]

Who's excited for our cruise?! I SURE AM!

 

[scrapycruiser]

WE ARE VERY EXCITED !!! The holidays are just around the corner. And then it'll be the 1st of the year with only a little over a month to go !!

Anyone staying at the MCO Hyatt the nt before the cruise ? We are.It's going to be nice not to have to mess with our luggage that am !

Still haven't heard back about our logo. I have sent out 3 requests. Hate to bug her, but I'm not sure if I'm sending it to the correct thread ?? If I don't hear back soon ,I'll try again.

So far, for the FE I only have 8 families ( Sam Kat, Big Turkey, Sea Shell, Pumpkin Princess, Erie Cruiser, Scrapycruiser + Cindy, Cowgirl, and lonak )

Come on ,you guys ! Join the fun !!

 

[seashell724]

I know, I just keep seeing our cruise siggies and think, "Oh gosh. That's not that far away!" I think that mid-Jan-end of feb. will go really slowly because all of the Christmas/New Year fun is over. Where I live it will be bleak. And cold. And dark. I love having 16 hours of sun in the spring/summer but winter is horrible.

Scrappy-our plane gets in that evening and we are going to the Hyatt. When do you get in? I know we'll have to grab something to eat but I'm not sure where. Around the airport? Around the hotel?

Also-okay, maybe this is paranoid but leaving Hyatt to do the luggage transfer I am nervous to leave our luggage in our room for them to take care of! What if they lose it or steal or something?

 

[scrapycruiser]

We get in at 1:15pm on Air Tran. I will send you a PM with my cell # in case you need any help. The airport has a large Food Court where you can get dinner and/or breakfast. Don't stress over your luggage. We plan to go to the food court ( it's right next to the Hyatt ) for breakfast. They have McDonalds, prob Starbucks, and my fav...Krispy Kreme Donuts !! I know, I'm bad ! After we eat, we'll go up to the room to make sure they have picked up our luggage before we get on the bus.

Gina

 

[nokidz]

What are peoples plans for St.Maarten?

 

[scrapycruiser]

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Does anyone know about any of the following ...seemed to have lost touch ?? Of course, it's still over 3 mos out so we might hear from them later

HockeyMom KQ
Skats
Austin 7
pjfreeman21
Feiste
Spooner 11
rahrah
peanutgirl

We're looking for you


What do you think about a FE cutoff date of Feb 1st ???

That will give everyone plenty of time to finish their shopping or crafts. I know some are planning pre cruise trips to WDW.

LOGO UPDATE
The lady who is designing our logo has been sick, but it should be done in 3-4 days I was told

Here's a group hug for all of our Mickey's Magical Castaways !!

 

[scrapycruiser]

What are peoples plans for St.Maarten?

We always go to Orient Beach. The first time we went to St M we did the
2 Flags Tour ? and the inner part of the island is very depressing. We just didn't enjoy it. One time we did the Sailing Regatta. Most people love this, but I got terribly seasick .

There is a beach very close to the ship. They have chairs, food& bev, small beach, clear water. But I found it more geared to college age & 20's. Party atmosphere & lots of beer !

Dawn Beach, 15 min away, beautiful beach, has everything ,but can be rough surf if you have young children.

So we go to Orient Beach, usu Bikini Beach. There is nudity at Orient Beach, but at one end not near Bikini. You might see some nudes walk by. My kids/grandkids didn't even notice. The adults could care less. We probably noticed cause we were aware that it existed. Anyway, Orient Beach is a very wide white sand beach...some call it the French Riviera of the Caribbean !
Very beautiful ! They have chairs&umbrellas for $15, plenty of snack bars & drinks, some have water tramboline, restrooms. Taxi from pier is $18/ea way. Just tell the taxi driver what you're looking for and he'll take you there. There are plenty of taxis around for a ride back to the ship. Or you can arrange a time for your driver to come back to get you. Our driver even told us not to pay until came back. They are very reliable.Hope this helps.

I noticed you have 6 in your party but I only have 2131 for a stateroom. Do you have another cabin ? Is Pumpkin Princess with you ? I was confused because your 4 and their 4 added to 8 ??? Are all of you participating in the FE ??

Thanks !
Gina

 

[ErieCruiser08]

I seemed to have made a mistake when I listed the FE participants. So I'll start again. PLEASE let me know if this is not correct !!

Fish Extender Participants :

Nokidz party of 8 , Chris & Lori stateroom #'s ?

Sam Kat Fam 2 adults ,Andy & Becca , 2 children Sam 8 & Katie 6 #2131

Big Turkey 12 1 adult, Joanne ,1 child Josh 14 , stateroom # ?

Sea Shell 724 2 adults ,Reynold & Nikki, stateroom # ?

ErieCruiser08 2 adults, Chris & Amy , #1050

Scrapycruiser 2 adults, Bruce & Gina , 6140

Cindy 1 adult, Cindy , 6142

Cowgirl0524 4 adults, Larry & Debbie, Greg & Bethany, 1052



Wasn't sure about super nervous Erie, stateroom # ? , FE ?

or Pumpkin Princess, FE ?

or lornak, FE ?


Does anyone know about any of the following ...seemed to have lost touch ?? Of course, it's still over 3 mos out so we might hear from them later

HockeyMom KQ
Skats
Austin 7
pjfreeman21
Feiste
Spooner 11
rahrah
peanutgirl

We're looking for you


What do you think about a FE cutoff date of Feb 1st ???

That will give everyone plenty of time to finish their shopping or crafts. I know some are planning pre cruise trips to WDW.

LOGO UPDATE
The lady who is designing our logo has been sick, but it should be done in 3-4 days I was told

Here's a group hug for all of our Mickey's Magical Castaways !!

SuperNervousErie is in the same cabin as Cowgirl. They are fitting the 4 of them (all adults) into the one cabin. And yep, they are participating in the F/E, so the 4 of them will work together on deliveries and gifts

On our last cruise, we had people joining the f/e right up til the last 2 weeks prior to sailing. If we don't get more interest in others doing the f/e with us, I might suggest the cut-off date being Feb, 7 or 8--just to see if we get anyone else?---what do you guys think??? I'm fine with whatever!

 

[Silv01]

Hi,
We are a family of 4. two girls age 5 and 7. It is their first cruise and my wife and my second cruise - last one was a long time ago though.

Not sure what to expect (I am sure lots of fun) and have lots of questions.

Do you all meet up on board?

We are thinking of staying on after the cruise for a few days in Orlando. Not sure if we should do the Disney park or veg elsewhere. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

 

[seashell724]

Hi Silv01! Welcome to Mickey's Magical Castaways! Woo hoo! Be sure to check the cruise forum FAQ as well, that helped me with lots of questions I had.

Thanks Scrappy for the info! I think Feb. 1 would be a good cut off time because if people are making things it could take them more time. If you look at the F/E homemade gifts some are pretty detailed!

St. Marteen we are doing a tour with a local company-which I have heard great things about. We go all around the island and do spend a few hours at the beach. Just wondering though-we don't have to back on the ship until 7 or 8 so is anyone staying on the island that long? I don't know if we would go for dinner somewhere on St. Marteen or if there is things to do in the early evening. I want to get the most out of it!

For Castaway Cay all I wnat to do is lay on the adult part of the beach and relax.

I hope it is gorgeous weather when we cruise!

 

[scrapycruiser]

WELCOME to MICKEY'S MAGICAL CASTAWAYS !!!!

You're 1st Disney cruise ? You're in for the time of your life !
First of all the Magic is a beautiful ship, the crew is exceptional
always catering to the kids, there are adult areas for relaxation, there
are planned family events, evening shows to equal Broadway, fantastic
kids' clubs with creative activities ! It looks like ,with a 5 & 7 yr old they'll both be together in the Oceanears Club.

You must have a ton of questions so fire away ! One suggestion I would make is to purchase a copy of PassPorter's Disney Cruise Line. Jennifer& Dave, who wrote the book also have one for the parks. I refer to mine all the time.

We will have get-together once onboard on Embarkation Day, at 3pm in the Promenade lounge on Deck 3, just down from the lobby, between Lumiere's resturant and Parrot Cay on the port side (left) of the ship.

We also, welcome you to join our FE gift exchange. FE (fish extender) ...there is a fish next to your cabin door that messages,are sometimes left. There you can hang a bag to collect goodies from your group. Nothing big or costly. If you do a search for Fish extender gifts you'll get an idea of what it's all about. Some people make things,some give candy, some give glo necklaces, pirate stuff ,hand sanitizers,tiny flashlights, travel size toiletries. Some give 1 gift /cabin ; some just give to kids. It's totally flexible.

So welcome ,again !!

It's going to be sooooo much fun !!

GINA

 

[scrapycruiser]

SuperNervousErie is in the same cabin as Cowgirl. They are fitting the 4 of them (all adults) into the one cabin. And yep, they are participating in the F/E, so the 4 of them will work together on deliveries and gifts

On our last cruise, we had people joining the f/e right up til the last 2 weeks prior to sailing. If we don't get more interest in others doing the f/e with us, I might suggest the cut-off date being Feb, 7 or 8--just to see if we get anyone else?---what do you guys think??? I'm fine with whatever!

THANKS for straightening me out. BTW, who is nervous ? Greg or Bethany ?

Yes, I think you're right. Feb 7 would be fine. That still leaves 3 weeks before the cruise. I am making my gifts for the cabins & purchasing something for the kids. But I'll make a couple xtras just in case.

 

[nokidz]

Scrappy, we are not participating in the FE game at this time. I will let you know if we change our minds.

 

[ErieCruiser08]

THANKS for straightening me out. BTW, who is nervous ? Greg or Bethany ?

Yes, I think you're right. Feb 7 would be fine. That still leaves 3 weeks before the cruise. I am making my gifts for the cabins & purchasing something for the kids. But I'll make a couple xtras just in case.

Bethany is Cowgirl 0525
Debbie is SuperNervousErie--and she is nervous! lol
I'm sure she will forget all about her nervousness once onboard!