January 30, 2005 Anyone?

[Dcanoli]

I hope no one has started a new thread. Has anyone scrolled through the Cruise Meets topic list lately? I'll do it now, but I was just curious....

Deb

 

[Dcanoli]

Well, I just went through the first two pages, and I didn't see any other 1/30 threads....I guess we'll have the ship all to ourselves!

That just means more food for you and me and more pool room! LOL!

Naw...seriously...it's probably just too early yet....we're just too organized!!!

Oh, BTW...we canceld and rebooked our cruise through www.smallworldvacations.com. They are offering rebates and an on-board credit. Our cruise fare came our $25 less with the on-board credit factored in....

 

[b&j's_mom]

My husband, daughter (will be 5), son (will be 2) and I will be on the Jan 30, 2005 Wonder. We are really excited about it. We were booked on the Wonder in September, but the hurricanes had a different idea! Can't wait to finally do this trip!!

Julie

 

[MB Canada Mom]

Hello fellow cruisers,

I just found this forum. Nice to meet you! My dh, dd (age 5), ds (age 3) and I will be going on our first cruise ever. We are all pretty pumped about it.

I look forward to sharing the "trip anticipation" with you all!

 

[MB Canada Mom]

Hello fellow cruisers,

I just found this forum. Nice to meet you! My dh, dd (age 5), ds (age 3) and I will be going on our first cruise ever. We are all pretty pumped about it.

I look forward to sharing the "trip anticipation" with you all!

 

[Dcanoli]

I am so glad both of you found our little forum...for a while there it looked like only the three of us were cruising!

It's nice to "meet" you all too! I hope you took time to read the previous posts because it looks like we might all have kids close in ages!

B&J's Mom---what September cruise were you supposed to be on? We were supposed to be on the 9/25 cruise, but Jeanne hit on the same Sunday....so here we are AGAIN...anticipating our first-ever cruise...I hope it comes to fruition this time!

 

[b&j's_mom]

Dcanoli- We were going to go on the September 12 cruise, but Ivan was threatening, and I chickened out and rescheduled. Turns out we technically could have gone (not at the same ports of call), but I didn't want to spend the whole cruise worrying. This is our first ever family cruise and we are really looking forward to it! Take care.

Julie

 

[Dcanoli]

Same here, girl! That would be ALL I needed--my husband already doesn't like the fact that we're spending so much on this vacation, and if the cruise was less than perfect, we'd probably never be going on another one! LOL!!!!

That's why we rescheduled! Didn't need the headaches of a hurricane worrying us!

 

[Chrissie-riel]

I am jumping for joy!! I will be there on 1/30 for my first Disney Cruise. It is sort of a family reunion and a business outing at the same time. My husband's Italian grandparents started a restaurant in 1956 and to celebrate the almost 50th anniversary, a large group of family and employees are going to be cruising. I think there will be almost 30 in the group depending on how many kiddos are coming along. I am an old pro at the World (9 times I think) but new to the cruise line. Looking forward to the trip!!

 

[Chrissie-riel]

I forgot to give our family stats.....I am 34 - so that makes me the baby of this group now. I'll be with my dh, dd age 5 and ds age 4. In the whole group we'll range from ages 3 to 75!! Could be interesting.....Chrissie

 

[nanarn]

I knew we wouldn't be the only ones on the boat! Welcome!

Chrissie, did a family thing on RCL in June of '03, and it was great. Alot of family(25, ages 15-73) but also some time away.

So far, I think my "kids" (read grand kids) are the oldest. But then I think I am the oldest (53),"cept DH beat me at 55.

Any hints you all can give about flying with 6 and 7yr olds in this day and age, I am all ears. As I said before, I am out of the loop on this one. Talk with you all soon Kathy

 

[b&j's_mom]

Looks like our cruise is gaining more people! I am also ready to hear any good advice for flying with kids, ages 5 and 2. They have never flown so it's all new for us. I think we are down to 93 days, I'm sure it will go by quickly with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's coming up! And I am pretty sure hurricanes will not be a problem!

Julie

 

[Chrissie-riel]

I always said that I wouldn't take my kids to the World until they were at least 5 to avoid the stroller issue. But my best friend had to get married last September at the Wedding Pavilion - NO WAY I would miss that! So we took the kids - then 2 1/2 and nearly 4 - on their first trip.

Number one tip - get a portable DVD player!!!! One or two movies and then the plane is landing.

Number two tip - if you are renting a car, consider taking your own car seats (if they need them). You can clip them onto the airline seat and they are not counted as baggage or carry-ons. This way they will be in a familiar seat and you won't have to rent a car seat when you get there. Obviously you'll have to weigh alot of options on this topic - cost, convenience, etc..

I will keep in touch - can't wait...

 

[b&j's_mom]

Thanks for the travel tips. By the way, my husband is from St. Louis, too. Plus, we lived there for a few months after we got married. I loved it there and loved going to Cardinals games! I wish they had given the Red Sox a better series, but it was great they got in. Thanks again!

Julie

 

[arlenesp]

glad to see this group is getting bigger. we will have to make up a time to all meet. Anxious to see the new changes on the ship. Just got upgraded to a 6(again) and my dh is very happy. gotta love those Florida resident rates.The only bad thing is it's getting closer to final payment. Ugh!!

 

[Dcanoli]

Great upgrade! We're trying to take my mother along with us, and she lives in Pensacola!

We are currently at a CAT 12 (YUCK), but if we take her, we're up to a CAT 4!!!

We're just awaiting a final okay from her, and then, we're off!

We will definitely have to schedule a meeting place somewhere on the boat; it will be great to put names and faces together.

Deb

 

[nanarn]

Am babysitting the grandkids tonite. The 6 and 7 yr olds are playing cards and the 2 1/2 yr old is being busy. Really reinforced my decision not to take him on this trip. He is very funny, and cute but .... My husband said "good plan not to take him".

Thanks for the trip tips. I am hoping the loss leader at the Thanksgiving sales is a portable dvd player. If not, maybe the after Christmas sales.

Just showed the 6 yr old (dgs), a picture of the ship and he said"it won't sink. will it? because I haven't gone very far in my swimming lessons"! We talked about the lifevest and the "muster" drill, but I know he can't even image it. I know I couldn't and I was 42 when I took my first cruise. Can't wait to see their faces when they see it all for the first time. Matthew was a little mad that I had been before, But I reminded him one trip was with his dad when he was 17. That was all too much for him !

Kathy

 

[Dcanoli]

Okay, girls! Today is day number 75!

Did anyone change their trip or are we all still going???

No more changes after today! WE ARE OFFICIAL NOW! 75 DAYS AND COUNTING DOWN!

 

[b&j's_mom]

Wow! 75 days left - that's exciting! We are still planning on being there.

Take care.

Julie

 

[nanarn]

75 days wow! I am having trouble believing that next week is Thanksgiving. We are still going. That reminds me, need to get with the travel agent to make the final payment and arrange seating on the planes home. Talk with you all soon.
Kathy