Great trip-can't wait til 2/05

[Dreamer04]

Hi all-We're baaack! Had a great time, despite bad weather. I'm working on our trip report, but meantime, we're looking to book 2/19/05. I updated the countdown clock.

I want to thank everyone on these boards for making my trip so wonderful. I spotted a few DIS'ers on board, but suddenly felt so shy! My son was hanging out with moocow's son-(he had a ball!)

Unfortunatly, DD 6, came down with an ear infection on saturday(2/21). She was cranky all week, but I had attibuted this to all the excitement, poor sleep-etc. Now in retrospect, I can see she was probably coming down with this for a few days. Her fever spiked saturday to 104. Scary! So, the rest of the day was nasty.

All week long, she only wanted to be in the club. We spent a few hours, randomly, at the pools. The last night she ate dinner with her club. We never made it to Palo-at all! We canceled all of our ressies!

I saw my son when he woke up, and then at dinner. That's it! asked him if he would go again, he said only during President's week! He loved all the kids-made alot of friends.

So, a few observations.

The food was great. On par with RCCL, NCL and Costa.
Shore excursions-Grand Cayman-I regret the Stingray City tour-too many boats anchored in same location.
Cozumel-Disney canceled all excursions due to bad weather. Next time, I will book directly with Dolphin Discovery.
Castaway Cay-the usual complaint-too short! DCL really needs to address this. DS on the Wild Side excrusion, DD at Scuttles Cove, Me and DH at Serenity Bay! Perfect!

Our servers, Roberto and Irwin-fabulous. Oh, and that "excellent" speech-we only heard it once- Thursday night.

Money-I overspent at Shutters, and for drinks. I don't drink alcohol, so all the "virgins" add up!

I did send out our clothes to be pressed the first day-great tip and worth the cost.

We didn't do tuxedos and gowns, just suits and dresses. DS didn't pack his "good" shoes. He wore sneakers on formal night-nobody said a word.

Enough for now-This turned into a trip report!

 

[tink1663]

Welcome home! Sorry to hear about your daughter's ear infection. Hope she is feeling better. Sounds like despite a few set backs you all had a good time. After all thats what makes a good vacation, not worrying about the small stuff. Glad you all had fun.

 

[ldb1030]

I'd love to hear about the 'wild side excursion' your son did!
How old is he? What all did he do?
Thanks for sharing your info!

 

[DMOMof3]

Dreamer04

My son was hanging out with moocow's son-(he had a ball!)

Moocow traveled with her DD17, was it my DS14 that your son hung out with? His name was Joe.

Despite the weather we rebooked also, kids won't be told for a while, still have to clear it with school vacation time.

 

[jmcross]

Dreamer,

I am booked on that same cruise for Feb. 2005!!

Joanne

 

[Verandah Man]

Our servers, Roberto and Irwin-fabulous.

Hey, Little Stinker, was that Roberto from Peru???

If so, I wish I had known, I would have told you to give him a big hug from my family!!!

 

[tinkgrl]

Hi,

Thanks for the report!!! Sorry about your daughter!!!

Allison an associate (DVC)

 

[Dreamer04]

DMOMof3-Sorry! You're right, of course! Danny had a great time with Joe. He also met a lovely girl named Megan. And there was John-so many names.

Did you meet my son? I am a little shamefaced for becoming so shy all of a sudden-I am not really like that! I don't know what came over me!

Andy, I don't know if Roberto is from Peru. He did magic tricks for the kids. And he and Irwin were absolute dolls-even when DD 6 had a meltdown one night. I ended up taking her back to the cabin for a little talk, and then we returned.

They both got great big hugs from me. They are what the Disney difference is all about.

 

[moocow35]

Ursula,

I think the one hanging with my DD17 was your nephew. He said he would say hi to his Aunt from me. Later he came back and said hi to me from you.

Sorry we did not get to meet.

Robin