January 29, 2011 - 7 Day Eastern - WOOHOO!!

[lovedisney50]

We were able to change from DS to DD. I think we might be cancelling our dinner ressie for 3 for dinner at Palo. Son would have loved it, but don't think it is dd's cup of tea.

 

[5boyz]

I am the type that does not want to spend any extra on anything. We don't even do Palo. The food is fine in the dinning room for us. I don't have to cook or clean up.

On Castaway Cay we are happy just to sit on the beach. The kids do their own thing with the clubs. They have plenty to do for them , games etc. I think I heard that there is a splash pad thing there now for them too. So for us personally is not worth it. Plus if it is cooler on that day we won't be staying out there all day. Would you lose your money then ?

What comes with Cabana's? I have seen pictures of it, a hut with table in chairs in side with a hammock outside. Is that it?

Just realized I asked more question to your questions.

Me too!!!! I dont even have any kids this time either. I dont like food enough to pay when I am getting it for free (well kinda).....

 

[5boyz]

This may be the same exact link, sorry if it is! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2587210

If this doesn't work, you can go to the main DCL Forum and search for Eastern Navigators, the topic New Eastern Navigators is about the 5th or 6th on the list of results. HTH!

Thank you!!! I am going to look on DCL forum.

 

[5boyz]

Thank you!!! I am going to look on DCL forum.

It has to be something I dont have on my computer, I will get one of my boys to check for me...thank you again!

 

[NAB]

Me too!!!! I dont even have any kids this time either. I dont like food enough to pay when I am getting it for free (well kinda).....

See this is why I love Disney...very thing is included. Especially the soda. We are not heavy drinkers but we love our pop.

Now pictures are my down fall. Don't show me beautiful pics of my family and expect me to leave them behind. Mind you we just got our Christmas pic down and this year we had Church directory ones done so maybe I won't make my family take to many this time round. Some nice one of the kids would be nice. Love the ones done in the lobby with the white back ground. Did one of me and my dd and one of me and son alone. Then again with there dad that way. Those were my favourite since that usually doesn't get done every year with. Or the ones that they do of the kids on Castaway Cay.


--

 

[Loriekins]

I am the type that does not want to spend any extra on anything. We don't even do Palo. The food is fine in the dinning room for us. I don't have to cook or clean up.

On Castaway Cay we are happy just to sit on the beach. The kids do their own thing with the clubs. They have plenty to do for them , games etc. I think I heard that there is a splash pad thing there now for them too. So for us personally is not worth it. Plus if it is cooler on that day we won't be staying out there all day. Would you lose your money then ?

What comes with Cabana's? I have seen pictures of it, a hut with table in chairs in side with a hammock outside. Is that it?

Just realized I asked more question to your questions.

That's how I am! I try to find the best deal as possible! I use coupons not because I absolutely have to but because I WANT to! lol I was thinking the same thing, what if we didn't want to be out there the whole day? They look sooooooo relaxing though!

 

[Loriekins]

A quote I found on the main board (I think it is from the Disney web site):

"Each well-appointed cabana is furnished with comfortable seating, a beverage refrigerator, safe, ceiling fan, plush towels and sunscreen. Outside on the patio, luxurious chaise lounge chairs, a freshwater shower, hammock and sailcloth shade are yours to enjoy amid spectacular offshore views. Fresh fruit and snacks are included along with complimentary bottled water and soft drinks. Dedicated beverage service is provided and alcoholic beverage packages are available for purchase onboard at an additional cost.

Additionally, each cabana includes use of snorkeling equipment, floats, sand toys, and one hour of bike rental."

I've also read that they provide a pitcher of some kind of alcoholic drink, drive you in little carts to and from the cabanas and will bring you food from Cookies Too.

Oh man! You want me to get one now!!! I wish they were cheaper or I could get a good deal.

 

[NAB]

Oh man! You want me to get one now!!! I wish they were cheaper or I could get a good deal.

They do look beautiful. And the bell ringing and stuff being brought to you sounds awesome but that is a lot of money Guess I will have to walk and get my own lunch and drinks..

Go on the forum and look underr Cabana's worth it and go back a few pages from the last, they have pictures!

 

[Loriekins]

They do look beautiful. And the bell ringing and stuff being brought to you sounds awesome but that is a lot of money Guess I will have to walk and get my own lunch and drinks..

Go on the forum and look underr Cabana's worth it and go back a few pages from the last, they have pictures!

Oh man that does sound nice! I think I will be walking with you to get my own lunch & drinks
Hey thanks, I'll have to check them out. Probably shouldn't though, I will just try to justify all that money!

 

[AverysMommy]

It is post #592 Averysmommy was nice enough to post it for us.. then when you click on that link, it is post #9.

Here is the link again


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2587210

I hope it works for you

 

[AverysMommy]

I loved all the pictures I've seen of the cabana's & would LOVE to get one. I am having a hard time justifying the money. Is it really worth it? Any thoughts???

me too - I LOVE teh idea but its hard to justify $500

 

[5boyz]

Here is the link again


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2587210

I hope it works for you

Thank you!!!

 

[Paddle_Nut]

Well, home today, oldest dd is sick. Oh well, that means I don't have to go outside in the -18 (feels like -28) and snow. Yay!!!! Happy Friday all!!

 

[Loriekins]

me too - I LOVE teh idea but its hard to justify $500

I know! I can find a lot of things to do with $500!!! I'll just dream... Hey, maybe I'll win the lottery before the cruise! (I've got to play it first)

 

[NAB]

I know! I can find a lot of things to do with $500!!! I'll just dream... Hey, maybe I'll win the lottery before the cruise! (I've got to play it first)

Yeah would be nice , but I too don't play either.

It's just that there is so much to do with out paying more. I like to try the other cruise line but boy they nickel and dime you to death.

The only thing we did splurge on once was the spa and it was a good deal on a couples massage, when we were in port. We were in Key West and sitting in the jacuzzi looking out was beautiful. The kids were in the club. It was mine and hubby's first massage. It was the big private room with the deck. Very romantic indeed.

 

[cblack]

Yeah would be nice , but I too don't play either.

It's just that there is so much to do with out paying more. I like to try the other cruise line but boy they nickel and dime you to death.

The only thing we did splurge on once was the spa and it was a good deal on a couples massage, when we were in port. We were in Key West and sitting in the jacuzzi looking out was beautiful. The kids were in the club. It was mine and hubby's first massage. It was the big private room with the deck. Very romantic indeed.

So, disclaimer, I haven't cruised (yet), but this is something I have liked about Disney as I've gone through the planning process. It appears you can have an incredible time whether you want to splurge or not. If you don't splurge, I don't think you would feel like you missed something, but if you do splurge, it seems like it is a "bonus".

Not sure if this makes sense to anyone else, but having the options and knowing that no matter what, it should be a good time is comforting.

 

[NAB]

So, disclaimer, I haven't cruised (yet), but this is something I have liked about Disney as I've gone through the planning process. It appears you can have an incredible time whether you want to splurge or not. If you don't splurge, I don't think you would feel like you missed something, but if you do splurge, it seems like it is a "bonus".

Not sure if this makes sense to anyone else, but having the options and knowing that no matter what, it should be a good time is comforting.

You got it.....besides if you try to do it all , you are so worn out you need another vacation after you get off the boat.

There is so much food everywhere, shows every night, movie theater( this one I love since I don't get to see movies I want to see because of the kids and no babysitter or hubby just doesn't want to see them, I go myself) , swimming , just sitting on Deck 4 ( they have nice padded lounge chairs there) reading or just people watching. Characters everywhere...

And you meet some really nice people , be it here from the thread, table mates or just people you seem to run into all the time because the ship is so much smaller then other cruise lines.

 

[Loriekins]

You got it.....besides if you try to do it all , you are so worn out you need another vacation after you get off the boat.

There is so much food everywhere, shows every night, movie theater( this one I love since I don't get to see movies I want to see because of the kids and no babysitter or hubby just doesn't want to see them, I go myself) , swimming , just sitting on Deck 4 ( they have nice padded lounge chairs there) reading or just people watching. Characters everywhere...

And you meet some really nice people , be it here from the thread, table mates or just people you seem to run into all the time because the ship is so much smaller then other cruise lines.

Isn't that the truth! I am trying to not do my normal & plan everything. Since this is so different then any other vacation we have ever taken, I figured I would handle it different also.

We haven't scheduled anything yet & if we do it might be a small excursion on the ports to help guide us through. Although all we really want to do is the beach & shopping. We aren't scheduling anything on the cruise. Hope to relax & enjoy! Can it be time to go yet?????

 

[NAB]

Well, home today, oldest dd is sick. Oh well, that means I don't have to go outside in the -18 (feels like -28) and snow. Yay!!!! Happy Friday all!!

Did it warm up today? It was -4 this morning and was hard to get the frost of the car windows. But it is suppose to warm up again this weekend. But I did hear an Alberta clipper is coming too ....

Hope your dd is feeling better.

Hard to keep everyone healthy. My dd has a cold and son a sore throat so I know it will hit me soon too.

 

[schimj]

So, I'm stuck here at work on Saturday, and I look at my calendar, and I realize that our cruise is 10 weeks from today. That cheered me up rather quickly.


...Oh, and, I updated the FE list some giving some total counts that some were currious about. Hope everyone has a great weekend. Warm thoughts from Florida to those in cooler climates!