February 5, 2011 Western Carribean **Cruise Meet **

[Scoobie2]

Formal night is the first at sea day--Monday. Pirate night is usually Cozumel day--Wednesday. There is also a semi-formal night, which I believe is Thursday.

Enjoy!

Thank You so much. Thats a big help. Trying to keep the suitcases small so I have room for purchases.

See you all on the 'Magic'

 

[Scoobie2]

Thank You, super list.
Definately won't forget a think.

Cheers

 

[CanadianDisneyDad]

Whew, finally made it through all the posts. Here is my summary: I and a few others missed the FE and magnet deadlines. The DIS meet is day one (Port Canaveral, right?) at 2:30 Promenade Lounge. I don't think we have official shirts, lanyards or anything. Per other threads/posts/tradition, lime green is the DIS color so I, personally, might try to wear a lime green something somewhere on my person for the meet.
It seems there is an early crew some of whom aren't posting as much in the last few pages (they are probably organized and ready ) and a late-to-the-party crew who are posting more now and only just started like us.
I hope to meet you all at the DIS meet on day one - sdjen, please confirm - especially those of us with children who will be together in the clubs. (Our DS is 12 and DD 10.) Oct. W.ern Navigators from previous page link state 2:30-3:15 is Walking Ship Tour. Anyone other than us want the Walking Ship Tour and would have a conflict with DIS meet? If DIS meet stays at 2:30, I'll split my party some to meet and some to tour.
Can't wait!

HI, glad you made it through all of the posts. I think some of the early posters may have switched to another sail date and that may be why we haven't heard from them?

I don't think there is any plan to change the meet time that wouldn't conflict with something else going on as there is always something going on. There may be another chance for a walking tour of the ship another time during the week. Thanks for the suggestion of wearing something distinctive. If you wear something green we'll all come and find you!

 

[kompers]

We will be joining all of you on the cruise. We are the Komperud Family. Marolyn, DH-Scott, DD-Kiley(8), DS-Conner (6). Hoping that there are some kids around our kids ages to meet. We are doing the Fury Catamaran Sail in Cozumel and booked a private sting ray excursion through Captain Brian's I believe in Grandy Cayman. We are so excited for the next 17 days to go by!

 

[Thnlk]

We will be joining all of you on the cruise. We are the Komperud Family. Marolyn, DH-Scott, DD-Kiley(8), DS-Conner (6). Hoping that there are some kids around our kids ages to meet. We are doing the Fury Catamaran Sail in Cozumel and booked a private sting ray excursion through Captain Brian's I believe in Grandy Cayman. We are so excited for the next 17 days to go by!

We have also booked the fury catamaran.

 

[ltzol]

I haven't been posting much... you'd think now that both my kids are in school all day that I would have MORE time. That is sooo not the case.

Anyway, here are our plans (we are 2nd time Dis cruisers):

Key West - maybe an electric car, we are not sure. This is our least planned stop.

Cozumel - Nachi Cocum

Caymen - Captain Marvin's Stingray Adventure

I am busy making magnets and buying odds and ends (photo mat for characters to sign, little things for the FE, flip flops for the kids, etc)

Every morning my DD (10 ) and DS (6) wake up by giving me the countdown to cruise day! They are so excited to do this again.

 

[sdjen]

Welcome to the new families - glad to have more people join!! Can't wait to meet everyone! Looks like we have a good group with lots of kids - i am sure the kids will enjoy having a friendly face in the clubs if they meet at the DIS meet first Hope everyone can join us for that = Promenade lounge at 2:30 PM before sailaway!!

We didnt do group tshirts or lanyards - sounds fun though. Maybe next time. We do have a magnet exchange and FE exchange planned for a few people but those are already closed - sorry!

I am getting more and more excited - we are flying out two weeks from today!! I ordered some tie dyed Mickey head tshirts for Amanda and I to wear on sailaway day though. Should make it easy to find us! If I can figure out how to post a pic I will do that.

I think I am going to start pre packing this weekend. Need to make a plan of what clothes to take. I am really hoping to only check two bags and keep them under the weight limit since we are flying. Hopefully my FE stuff doesnt weight too much! I have also been reading some recent trip reports and the pics show it is kind of cool some days. I am going to pack jeans and jackets and hope we dont need them We are coming from South Dakota so anything over freezing will feel warm to us!

Cant wait to chat more over the next 2 weeks!

 

[ready2cruz]

Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to say that my family will also be cruising with you. We are also escaping the South Dakota tundra.

Happy sailing and go Packers!

 

[sdjen]

Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to say that my family will also be cruising with you. We are also escaping the South Dakota tundra.

Happy sailing and go Packers!

Hey neighbor!! Where in South Dakota are you?? Maybe we will be on the same flight - wouldnt that be funny!

 

[ready2cruz]

Hey neighbor!! Where in South Dakota are you?? Maybe we will be on the same flight - wouldnt that be funny!

We live in Sioux Falls and are flying to FL on the Fri before the cruise.

I am a little disappointed that the stores here have not yet started carrying spring/summer items. I have a few things I want to buy but not having any luck finding them. As cold as it's been here, people probably think I'm crazy when I ask them where the shorts and sandals are. I am looking forward to a week without asking what the windchill factor is!

 

[paceyswife]

We live in Sioux Falls and are flying to FL on the Fri before the cruise.

I am a little disappointed that the stores here have not yet started carrying spring/summer items. I have a few things I want to buy but not having any luck finding them. As cold as it's been here, people probably think I'm crazy when I ask them where the shorts and sandals are. I am looking forward to a week without asking what the windchill factor is!

I'm in Buffalo, NY, and it is a near tundra like here ... ditto the windchill! I was at Target yesterday and they are starting to put summer stuff out. Found sandals for my two year old the other day. Kohl's has summer things as well. I'm stuck because all the summer things I stocked up on last summer (I love to shop end of season for the next year), my five year old doesn't fit into. He got taller but skinnier and things are hanging on him . So much to my husband's chagrin, I have to buy MORE stuff!!

 

[Luvstocruise]

Hi Everyone,
I got so wrapped up on the main boards, was sort of forgetting to check in here. We are still on this cruise (my wife Karen, son Andre (12) and my friend Gord). We know we are in 2136 down on deck 2. We are traveling with another family (Angie, and her two boys Jamie (12) and Sammy (10), all from the GTA area (Oakville and Burlington to be exact).

We may be able to stop by for that DIS meet in the Promenade lounge, unless something weird comes up. Had to pass on the FE stuff, as I have had my hands full coordinating so much between the two families(we are traveling together on the way down and back by car).

Chatted briefly with Paceyswife about Nachi Cocom day in Cozumel (Paceyswife, did your confirmation come through??) We are not sure of our arrival there, maybe before Angie and her kids get there, since they want to stop at some ruins beforehand.

Saying hi to SJden, and CanadianDisneyDad (from Calgary right?)

Yes just two weeks to go.

I had not posted this on the regular boards section, but as a unique outing on Grand cayman, I am taking my son to skateboard at the Black Pearl Skatepark which is about a 20 minute ride from the tender area I have been told. Andre is pretty nuts about skateboarding and does it competitively for the last 4 to 5 years. Not sure if anyone else's son likes skateboarding. This huge skatepark is one of the best in all of North America, so he is excited.

I have sort been "nursing" the Angie and her kids about the DCL ways and we are travelling down together. But rest assured, there will be two good natured 12 year old boys for the others to get together with in Ocean Quest (now called Edge I believe).

That sort of wraps it up I guess for us.

Luvstocruise a.k.a. Dan

 

[paceyswife]

Hi Everyone,

Chatted briefly with Paceyswife about Nachi Cocom day in Cozumel (Paceyswife, did your confirmation come through??) We are not sure of our arrival there, maybe before Angie and her kids get there, since they want to stop at some ruins beforehand.

Luvstocruise a.k.a. Dan

Yes to confirmation! I had to email twice to find out about confirmation but came today with an apology about delay. Extremely excited. Will introduce myself in next post!

Have driven through your area many times on our way up to Toronto for some GREAT weekends! Have a safe drive down to Florida if you are driving.

Jen

 

[paceyswife]

Hello fellow cruisers! I have been one of those people who hovered over this board since booking in summer. Have learned ALOT about the upcoming cruise and what to do. This is our first DCL cruise and very excited. Have done Norwegian and Carnival in the past but never with kids.

My husband, Mark, and two sons, Luke (5) and Aidan(2) and myself are on deck 6.

Mark and I have been to KW multiple times and absolutely love it there. This will be the first time there with the kids. Will be keeping it low key and weather permitting will be heading to a small hotel beach there at the southern end. Of course, we'd like a picture at the Southernmost point with them to boot! Since our beloved Bills didn't make the Super Bowl, , I am sure we will be staying off the ship to watch sunset at Mallory Square.

As Luvstocruise previously posted, we too are doing Nachi Cocom in Cozumel. Aidan is not yet fully potty trained and he loves to swim in pools, so I want to make sure he will have that chance at least for one day. Plus we'd like the to be able to spend a quiet day at the beach without the masses. We are looking forward to Castaway Cay as well!

Grand Cayman is up in the air. I hate tendering and am almost tempted to spend the day on the ship - any opinions on that...? Mark will probably roam Grand Cayman on his own if we stay aboard.

Here's hoping the weather holds out for us, the two weeks fly quickly and everyone has a safe trip down!

Jen..aka..Paceyswife

 

[CanadianDisneyDad]

G'day

Hello to fellow canadians 'Luvstocruise a.k.a. Dan' and others, not sure if you booked everythign thru Disney but if you did we will most likely be seated next to each other on the plane. Last time we met several families on Air Canada heading down to Orlando.

So 14 days and counting!!

I am not 100% sure what our excursions are as my wife (she sometimes post as me in here!! ) booked them all, i do believe Stringray in Grand Cayman and ruins in Cozumel.

Looking forward to some sun and sand insterad of snow and sleet!!!

cheers

 

[sdjen]

I am in Rapid and we are flying out on the THursday before. Hope to do Seaworld on Friday.

What ages are your kids? I have a soon to be 5 year old daughter. If you come to the DIS meet on the first day everyone can meet so the kids will have someone their age that they kind of know in the kids club.

Cant wait to be on the cruise! I am really looking forward to some warmer weather. I can relate to the shopping thing. I looked here and in Des MOines when I was there for work. Couldnt find shorts anywhere!!

 

[ltzol]

I am in the Cleveland area and like the rest of you, I am sick and tired of being cold! My husband has to travel to Florida frequently and yesterday he came home with a tan So not fair - but hopefully we will have nice warm weather for sail-away!

Last year we were cruising at this time (Eastern) and I have to admit, it was a little chilly when we left the port. Jeans and a sweatshirt were definitely needed, but once we got further South it was sunny and warm

 

[CanadianDisneyDad]

Last year we were cruising at this time (Eastern) and I have to admit, it was a little chilly when we left the port. Jeans and a sweatshirt were definitely needed, but once we got further South it was sunny and warm

I may hit the Calgary Airpoprt with Shorts and sandals however for the shuttle to the Ship on Saturday morning I will definately be in shorts and sandals. Our previous Disney Cruise 2 years ago Florida had a cold front and was +12C, I arrived with shorts and sandals and all the Disney workers were in long coats, hats and gloves I'm sure their thinking..."ohh the canadiands have arrived"

whooot geting closer

 

[kompers]

Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to say that my family will also be cruising with you. We are also escaping the South Dakota tundra.

Happy sailing and go Packers!

We are coming from Wisconsin and hoping for a win this Sunday. Would be fun to have other Packer fans on the ship for the BIG game!

 

[Garrica]

Hey neighbor!! Where in South Dakota are you?? Maybe we will be on the same flight - wouldnt that be funny!

This is too funny because I too am from SD, though I live in CO now. It's not too often that I run into others from my home state, guess I had to sail to the Carribbean to bump into a few. Looking forward to meeting you all!