January 26 2008 - Western

[seventhc]

Jenkh,

No one was going with him (I'll with dd3, dd8 is too nervous) and he decided he'd rather hang with us than in the air.

We're cruising April 09 so he'll have another chance then. Hopefully DD8 (who will be DD10 by then) will go with him that time -- I really think she'd enjoy it.

I thought of you when he cancelled, but glad you were able to get a ressie!

CC
(still seventhc, but I'd rather be a princess!)

 

[bryiank]

DS who is 11 is a little nervous about going now at the last minute. Are there any other boys 10-12 going from the boards? His name is Christopher, if I can tell him the names of some the friends who will be aboard I think he might feel better. B

 

[melsmom12]

Which nights are casual, which are semi-formal and which are formal? Can anyone tell us?

 

[runmom]

Which nights are casual, which are semi-formal and which are formal? Can anyone tell us?

that's what I'd like to know too - thought I needed to wear blank pants or dress every night, now I'm realizing we can maybe wear nice jeans some nights? DH will be very! happy.

 

[runmom]

DS who is 11 is a little nervous about going now at the last minute. Are there any other boys 10-12 going from the boards? His name is Christopher, if I can tell him the names of some the friends who will be aboard I think he might feel better. B

Great Idea!

DS 9 - Tyler
DS 6 - Cory

 

[JENR]

Which nights are casual, which are semi-formal and which are formal? Can anyone tell us?

Here is the run down
Day 1 Casual
Day 2 Casual
Day 3 Formal
Day 4 Casual
Day 5 Pirate night
Day 6 Semi Formal
Day 7 Casual

 

[dzorn]

I plan on capris for most nights. DH got home and I showed him the heels and the first thing he said "Are you trying to break something" Oh I guess I better look for some flats. I'm a crocs kind of gal these days.

Denise in MI

 

[maggiesueb]

OOOHH . Margaret, thanks for the info on the restaurants, I'm figuring room service or salads at the pool side right? how long does room service usually take? and my mom was just asking me, b/c her sig other doesn't really like the late dinner -you can always eat at Topsiders instead of your dinning rotation right? is it served or buffet?

Nicole,
It's been two years since we cruised (I'm MelsMom's mom btw), and I've just been referring to the Navigators I've saved, not necessarily on my memory! I don't think we had room service, though. Probably depends on hour of the day and how busy they are and what food is ordered. In the listings here it says that "Topsider's table service" is from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
***Question for all***
If you dine, let's say at Palo's or somewhere else for dinner, how, if at all, does that affect your tipping to your regular serving staff?
After planning this trip for six months, it's hard to believe it's almost here!
Margaret B

 

[mommybot]

As far as dining & tipping goes..I believe if you dine at Palo's, which has an extra $15 charge, you tip when you're there. I think you tip if you eat in the dining room. The document book has their "suggested" tipping as well. What has anyone tipped at Palo's? We're having dinner & brunch there.

 

[mommybot]

We were on the Magic a year and a half ago. My DS had just turned 3. He did NOT want anything to do with the Club. I'm concerned he's going to be grouped in the 3-4 yr-olds and it will happen again. He's 4 1/2, do you think they might group him in with the 5-7 yr olds? He is better with older children.
~Karen

 

[Tesanrick]

I am also travelling with an injectible medication for the first time. It has to be refrigerated. I asked my TA, and she had me download the medical form that is on the Disney website. My doctor filled it out requesting a fridge in the room to keep the meds cold enough. They also will put a box in your cabin for the needle collection.

For travelling, my husband found a soft cooler online that is not much bigger than the palm of my hand. Just google "insulin cooler". The problem is you may not have time before we leave to order on internet, but you could try a local medical supply store in your area. Before I had that, I used to pack it in a plastic bag and surround it by ice. It works fine - just a bit more of a pain.

I read the carry-on restrictions at the TSA website. There are exceptions for all injectible medications and needles. Lots of people have diabetes or other conditions which require them, so the screeners are quite used to them. You don't need a doctor's note, but they suggest to bring the original packaging from the pharmacy to show it is a prescription.

Hope that helps,
Theresa

 

[mommybot]

How can you tell what rotation you're on? I missed Animators Palate last time because we were eating at Palo on 3rd nite. I have a feeling we're on the same schedule.

 

[dzorn]

No way to know rotation until you get your room key. If you get to port early enough you could always try and change your Palo reservation.

Denise in MI

 

[melsmom12]

Here is the run down
Day 1 Casual
Day 2 Casual
Day 3 Formal
Day 4 Casual
Day 5 Pirate night
Day 6 Semi Formal
Day 7 Casual

Thank you!!

 

[dzorn]

Mondays come and almost gone and still we are not packed.

Denise in MI

 

[jenkh]

We were good worker bees and packed practically everything yesterday. But we're heading out to buffalo first thing thursday morning so we have a bit of a shorter deadline.

I can't believe how close it is now. These next 2 days may just kill me

 

[Ima Princess]

Hooray! My Princess status has returned!!

I've come to view packing as a perpetual state. I don't think I'll be DONE until I board the plane on Friday afternoon (which, I'm pleased to point out, is a mere 3 days from now)!!

I'm giddy, a wee bit nervous (the flying, not the cruising) and incredibly excited!!

See you there!

CC

 

[runmom]

Mondays come and almost gone and still we are not packed.

Denise in MI

Denise, me neither!

 

[dduffin]

We're getting there. Cannot wait at this point. I keep adding to my list though, I really should be checking things off!

Hope everyone has a safe journey there!

 

[dzorn]

OK I admit it I scared to try on my summer clothes and swim suit.

Did we ever set a time and place for a meet?

Denise in MI