January 30, 2005 Anyone?

[Chrissie-riel]

We'll still be there. Since my MIL is planning this big group trip, I don't get to see all the paperwork - I'll just assume that she has been working on it. (It kinda drives me crazy 'cuz I am an anal-retentive planner and like to know everything!!) We did get a great deal for airfare about a week ago - 4 roundtrips, plus a car rental and including all taxes, for just $880. I was thrilled!! Chrissie

 

[Dcanoli]

Yeah, yesterday was the final payment due date for our cruise. I'm going to have a LOVELY Visa bill because we "modified" our reservations.

My husband's mom and stepdad live in FL, and they decided to go with us. We changed our reservation from one CAT 12 room to two CAT 9 rooms w/the FL discount. That way they could go with us for about $700.

Glad to hear you guys are all going...any idea on a meeting place and/or time?

 

[nanarn]

Anybody been on the ship before? You would have a better idea of where to meet then me. We are taking Disny transfers from the Poly so not sure of the time frame there. Sounds like 3pm or so. We have first seating. Know I need to get the dgks sigh up for the club, and muster drill sooooo
Guess what? my dsil just got a portable dvd player for "free" when he bought a big tv. Yeah!! now I don't have to buy one
Talk to all soon Kathy

 

[Dcanoli]

The September cruise, we were originally scheduled to be on, had a meet, I think, in the atrium or one of the clubs right before the sail away party.

However, I think there is too much going on that first afternoon to try and squeeze one more thing in at that time of day (i.e., reservations, kids' clubs, boat drill, etc.).

What do you think? We originally had early seating too, but after adding two more people to our party, we got switched to late seating!

Any out there with past cruising experience that can help us out on ideas?

 

[nanarn]

Just a note to say Happy Thanksgiving every one. Nice tome of year to be reminded of how really blessed we are. Kathy

 

[arlenesp]

2nd time on the Wonder,and yes it is hectic. We went right to parrot cay for lunch and then went to do the ressies at palo and my dd did the club registrations.
Then the mickey pool, killes some time waiting for the luggage to show up and then at 4 the drill and then the party at 4:30. so if we meet on Sunday it will have to be between 2-4 or after dinner.The promenade lounge comes to mind next to the internet cafe. Any suggestions?

 

[nanarn]

Oh, boy, the new boards are confusing me, but I like the choices of icons. How 'bout we let the experienced one, arlenesp,decide our "spot" for our Today is a day that makes you long for the tropics. 17 degrees and 8 inches of snow. Most of you saw the weather on the tv last night when the Broncos lost to the Raiders. My dh and I had given our tickets away last wk before we knew the weather and we were sure glad we did!! Guess I'll just have to stay home today and get the Christmas stuff up, instead of doing some shopping. Talk soon Kathy

 

[liholi]

Hi all!

I just found this site/forum/thread in the last few days. Me, DH and DS's (4-yo twins) are on the 1-30-05 sailing. DH and I have cruised before, but it's been a few yrs. We're so excited.

I noticed there haven't been any postings lately - I guess everyone is as busy as I am for the holidays!

 

[nanarn]

hi, liholi, glad you are aboard. I know we have been busy with the holidays, and things but hope to meet up online again after the first. Kathy

 

[Dcanoli]

Isn't this exciting? We are getting so close! Let's hope for some warm Florida weather that last week in February!

I think after the holidays, I will make a paper chain for my kids to count down the days....that should help build a little more excitement after the thrill of Christmas has worn down.

Has anyone made a magnet sign for their door yet?

 

[Dcanoli]

From another Mouse website:

Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho A Pirates Life…Aboard Disney Cruise Line

A new Pirates in the Caribbean party is taking over the Disney Magic cruise ship, transforming guests aboard into pirates for the evening and treating them to a scrumptious dinner feast and adventurously themed deck party that would make Captain Jack Sparrow proud.

This newly themed evening aboard Disney's seven-night cruise vacations to the eastern and western Caribbean brings together the traditional cruise dinner and deck party with a rowdy buccaneer bash combining invigorating entertainment, themed dining experiences and brand new special effects for an evening that's perfect for every member of the family.

Starting in the dining room, servers dressed as pirates play the part by welcoming guests with customary greetings of ‘ahoy matey’ and ‘argh’ while serving ‘grog’ rather than drinks. Guests delight in learning the pirate lifestyle by donning specially made pirate bandanas and choosing pirate themed dinner selections from a parchment rolled menu.

As the evening transitions from the dining room to high atop decks 9 and 10, a treasure trove of entertainment opens with classic Disney characters dressed in pirate garb, high-energy special effects and interactive audience participation set to music favorites for a new kind of celebration.

The party gets underway with a pirate-style line dance as guests join cruise staff, Goofy and his seafaring friends in learning special dance steps set to a wacky chorus of “Yo, Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate’s Life for Me.”

Impetuously the mood of the party changes as Captain Hook, Mr. Smee and their gang of ‘bad’ pirates take over the party with special effects including black lighting and skull and cross bone projections.

Just in time, and before Captain Hook’s able to enlist audience Dads to join his gang of pirates, Captain Mickey appears and saves the day, ridding the ship of the evil buccaneers for a swash-buckling finish.

Currently only aboard the Disney Magic seven-night itineraries, the experience is scheduled to board sister ship Disney Wonder and three- and four-night itineraries in early 2005.
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I HOPE EARLY MEANS JANUARY!!!!! My two boys LOVE LOVE LOVE the POC movie, and I had told them about this party on the Magic!!!! Everyone start praying RIGHT NOW that they get this party going in January!!!!!

 

[nanarn]

I saw the blurb on the POC, that will be fun for the dgks. My husband will hate it, but if the kids like it, he will do it (I believe it might be a kodak moment) I am interested in the magnetic signs but will work on that after the first(might need som assistance with it) The chain is a great idea. I got the kids backpacks filled with things for our trip for Christmas so I think I will add the chain for them to do at their houses and to start on January 1. Yipee, I can't believe after Christmas it will be a month for us (we leave the 26th to do the land portion) Kathy
ps I kinda envy you all with small kids at Christmas, I miss the magic feel of the little kids at this time(even tho my two that are at college still insist on Santa coming, it isn't really the same) Cherish this hectic time, and take lots of movies!!!

 

[b&j's_mom]

nanarn-

I know what you mean about the magic of little kids at Christmas...my 4 year old is so excited! It's all talk about Santa around here, I love it and I can't imagine when she gets older and that is gone. We are enjoying EVERY SECOND!!

Hope everyone has a great Holiday and we are counting down the days until our first Disney cruise! yeah!!

Julie

 

[Dcanoli]

Yep, Kathy, it's getting really close now! We saw my in-laws this morning, and even they are so excited!

We are leaving on the 29th to spend Saturday at Downtown Disney. I think we'll start our chain after Christmas too!

Keep your fingers crossed for the Pirates!!!

 

[arlenesp]

Glad to see this board getting busy again. see my counter is at 44 days and hope they do get the poc running by Jan 30.
The weather here in Orlando has been really cold and damp for the last few days. It's a bit warmer this am and hope you all have good weather when you come down.
Received passes for wdw from work and think we may try AK as that is the only park we haven't seen yet.
We went to Downtown Disney last week so DH can try out his new scooter which he intends on taking with us to Nassau.Good news is he didn't run anyone over,considering it was pretty crowded.Disney really does a great job during the holidays.

 

[Dcanoli]

Hey,

Yeah, it is nice to see some activity on these boards again.

You are lucky to live close enough to Disney to just "hop" over there whenever you want to!

I sure hope the weather warms up a tad or at least you guys have a "warm spell" when the end of January rolls around. It's going to be tough to pack for Florida and Nassau's weather at the same time! (We are doing two days in Florida along with the cruise.)

Keep those fingers crossed for the POC party/dinner!

 

[nanarn]

I am up for any thing that doesn't include snow. It was 8 a 7 this am BRRRRRR
Kathy

 

[liholi]

POC night? Sounds like a blast - I'll keep my fingers crossed. We've also been watching other 'nautical' Disney fare lately. My boys LOVE 20,000 Leagues under the Sea (giant squid attack!!) right now. And right behind that is Treasure Island (Pirates!! Dialogue is not to be missed - turn on CC on your TV!) and Swiss Family Robinson (pirate attack at the end w/bouncing rocks). And not to forget Peter Pan!

Door magnet - I read about that and think it's a really cute idea. I'm going to make one since I already have some magnet paper.

Well got to scoot. I'm going to try to hit the stores early this morning for some last minute shopping. I'm probably already too late for the 'early-bird' deals!

Bye!

 

[Dcanoli]

What a great idea! I think I will try and do that next month--after the rush of Christmas has passed, and the real countdown begins!

So, let's see you said--20,000 Leagues, Treasure Island, and Swiss Family Robinson?

How old are your kids? I'm not sure my 5-year old will sit through Swiss Family....but who knows? You never know until you try!

Keeping my fingers crossed and my prayers going for Pirates night in January,

Deb

 

[liholi]

Movies - They are both 4 yrs.

(I connected by sheer luck just now - I have been having problems with my cable since Sat., supposed to have service call today)

So 'see' ya soon (hopefully)