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

[Thnlk]

Didn't sleep very well. Woke up at 0100 and still nothing. Woke up at 0345 and could finally get in. Got a Palo brunch on day 2 and a Palo dinner on day 7. Got every excursion we wanted also. My only concern is the deck parties. What time do they happen at? When will we find out our dinner schedule for the cruise?

 

[com_op_2000]

When will we find out our dinner schedule for the cruise?

You will not know until you check-in at PC, get your navigator, and either get into your room or go to the dining change location and have them look it up for you.

 

[com_op_2000]

Just checked the
Brunch:
Day 6: 11

High Tea:
None available

Dinner:
Day 1: 6:30 7 7:30 8 8:30
Day 2: 6 6:30 7:30 8:30
Day 4: 6:30
Day 5: 6:30 8:30
Day 7: 6 6:30 7 7:30 8 8:30

These are all available for booking as of right now.

 

[Garrica]

I would love to hear how everyone else did and what you all booked [/QUOTE]

I think the site is still having trouble

I've made several attempts as well the first success I had was at 5:30AM Although it was not a complete success, I was able to secure a Palo dinner (not sure if it will be a convenient time or not yet) and most of the excursions we had hoped for.

The site kicked me out before I could print our itinerary so I'm having a hard time recalling our picks from memory. I just tried to log back in to print, but was unsuccessful once again...ugh.

I know we are swimming with the dolphins at Dolphinaris in Cozumel also, but I can't recall the time.

 

[Muskegon78]

If anyone plans to cancel a mornign spa treatment on one of the sea day please let me know first. I planned to srprise my wife with one and couldn't access it before all the times that would work were gone. Thanks

 

[Thnlk]

Only two more months until the cruise. This board has been pretty quiet. Let's see if we can start some topics. We have our fe gift design all done. My brother who is a graphic artist just sent me a magnet design. How big should they be for the exchange? NASA just bumped the shuttle launch to 2/3. How cool would it be if it got delayed a little more and we got to see it.

 

[Geodoc]

Only two more months until the cruise. This board has been pretty quiet. Let's see if we can start some topics. We have our fe gift design all done. My brother who is a graphic artist just sent me a magnet design. How big should they be for the exchange? NASA just bumped the shuttle launch to 2/3. How cool would it be if it got delayed a little more and we got to see it.

Now Thnlk....you bring up a good point!!! Perhaps with a little luck the launch might get bumped to the 5th. It would be awesome to see that from the deck of the Magic.

 

[com_op_2000]

I'm driving to the port. I hope the shuttle does not get delayed again, else I will have an all-day trip just to get to the ship.
Yes, I agree it would be nice to view from the top deck; but the traffic for everyone will be a nightmare (Including those using Disney transportation or coming from OIA).
It might be time to consider getting a room the night before the cruise in the port area.

 

[Geodoc]

Well it looks like the tentative launch time is 0134 on the 3rd.....if the launch is delayed a day or two, the launch time usually only changes by a few minutes......so maybe will need to stay up late and view the launch from the hotel. That should solve the traffic problem I guess!

 

[MoserFamily]

Just had to share our excitement. My sister-in-law had been living in Grand Cayman this year, but moved back in September to tie up some loose ends she left back in Canada. I was disappointed, because I was excited for her to show us around and to spend the day visiting. Well, she's tied up all her loose ends and is now moving back right after Christmas. Yahoo! Now our day will be spent visiting on the beach, with an extra babysitter

Planning has been going slow - I totally know how to plan a Disney vacation, but seem to be out of my element with the cruise. I'm hoping once Christmas passes, I'll be able to focus more.

Looking forward to it!!!

Sandi

 

[sdjen]

Just checking in to say hi everyone! I have been super busy at work - have had to travel the last two weeks and am leaving town again tomorrow for 2 nites. Sorry I havent been on more often

Just finished my christmas shopping today and also picked up a few FE items. Getting so excited for the trip. Good thing we have Christmas to keep us busy for a couple more weeks, right?

We are getting close to the cut off date for signing up for the FE, right? Also, did everyone manage to get the excursions they wanted? Sure hope so

Hope everyone posts soon - we are getting closer to our magical trip!

Jen

 

[PTMax]

PTMax
Paula, Chris, Celeste (9) Alicia (7) Marshall (2)
Rooms 5133 and 5135
FE Yes /Palo No /DIS Meet Yes

 

[PTMax]

I'm sure everyone is busy with holiday prep. I know we are. I work 12 hour nights all weekend and then am off until New Years Eve. We still have some shopping to do and all the wrapping too. Time is flying and we'll be cruising in no time so I'm trying to get vacation prep fit in too.

We visited Disney World in 2005 and 2007 with our daughters but our son has never been. This is our first cruise.

Our plans so far
Feb 2nd-Morning Flight Buffalo to Orlando and stay at Pop, Boma for supper
3rd- Hollywood Studios with Sci Fi Diner booked for supper
4th- Epcot with Akershus booked for Breakfast
5th- drive to the Port in a rental van
Key West- Hop on Hop off Trolley
Grand Cayman- ??
Cozumel- ??
Castaway Cay- Snorkeling and maybe Rental Bikes
Feb 12th- Evening Flight Orlando to Buffalo

We're really unsure about excursions and with our little guy we can't book much through Disney if we plan to include him. On board we want to some of the tastings (beer, tequila) and the Tea for the kids). We aren't planning on doing Palo or the Spa.

 

[CanadianDisneyDad]

PTmax

are you in for the magnet exchange too?

 

[Thnlk]

Our plans so far
Feb 2nd-Morning Flight Buffalo to Orlando and stay at Pop, Boma for supper
3rd- Hollywood Studios with Sci Fi Diner booked for supper
4th- Epcot with Akershus booked for Breakfast
5th- drive to the Port in a rental van
Key West- Hop on Hop off Trolley
Grand Cayman- ??
Cozumel- ??
Castaway Cay- Snorkeling and maybe Rental Bikes
Feb 12th- Evening Flight Orlando to Buffalo

We fly in on the 4th and are spending the night at Cocoa Beach
Key West we have brunch at the Palo and then we plan on geocaching and exploring.
Grand Cayman - Island tour
Cozumel - Atlantis submarine
Castaway Cay - Castaway 5k , Stingrays, and then dinner at Palo
After the cruise we spend 5 days in Disney World.

 

[sdjen]

Hello everyone! Counting the days until we are on the Magic!

I am asking our experienced cruisers about the DIS meet on the first day. I have done some research and it seems to be that the Promenade Lounge is a popular place to meet as a group.

Can you guys confirm that would be okay? Also, what time would you suggest that we all get together??

I think it will be really fun to meet on the first day so we can all see some familiar faces throughout the trip!

Jen

 

[sdjen]

Here are our plans - hoping to have some company on our excursion!

Thursday - fly in from South Dakota about 8 PM (hopefully) and check into the Embassy Suites by the airport

Friday - pick up rental car and go to Seaworld for the day

Saturday - car service picks us up at the hotel at 9:30 for the trip to port

Sunday - Key West - do the on/off trolley and try to hit the butterfly place and the aquarium with the Southernmost Point stop too

Monday - relax

Tuesday - Disney excursion to Botswains Park at 9:15 AM and Palo dinner for me at 7 PM

Wednesday - excursion to Dolphinaris in Cozumel at 9:15 AM

Thursday - Palo Brunch at 11:30 AM

Friday - Stingray excursion at CC at 10 AM and the rest of the day playing on the beach!

Anyone else on these excursion?? Would love to hear everyone else's plans

 

[PTMax]

PTmax

are you in for the magnet exchange too?

I forgot about the magnet exchange. I think we`ll skip it for this time!

 

[Mommy Poppins]

Final call for the Fish Exchange! So far, we have the following 13 families for FE, I think….: Several of you have not provided names or cabin numbers. We will definitely need the cabin numbers for the FE. If you would rather not post on the board, please PM me and I will compile the list and PM it to everyone.


MoserFamily
DH, DW, DD(5) and DS(2)

Mommy Poppins
DH, DW, DD(15), DS(12) and DS(8.5)

PTMax
DH, DW, DD(9), DD(7) and DS(2)

SDJen
Me & DD(5)

Garrica
DH, DW, DS(15), DD(10), DS(9), DS(7)

Ltzol
DH, DW, DD(10) AND DS(6)

Thnlk
DH & DW

Purplepeg
DW, DH, Niece(18), DD(10) and DD(6)

Eeyoresbestfriend
DW, DH, DD(14) and DS(12)

Centralontfamily
DH, DW, DS(12), DD(11), DD(9)

Cougar 242
DH, DW, DS(10) AND DD(9)
Sent PM for cabin #

 

[Thnlk]

Merry Christmas everyone. Did anybody get cruise related Christmas presents?