January 30, 2011 Wonder Mexican Riviera ANYONE OUT THERE????

[oviattfamily]

Does anyone know if there is discounted parking at DLR if taking a cruise?

 

[rhinosbiggestfan]

Put me on the FE list! in our family lineup i would be dd(15)

 

[Stinkerbe11]

stinkerbe11: 2 adults, ds(6), dd(3.5) tree nut allergy
GoofItUp: 2 adults, ds(4), ds(2)
2littlegirls: 2adults, dd(4), dd(3)
dllocals: 2 adults, dd(11),dd(8)
ssawka: 2 adults, dd(9) gluten-free, items geared toward younger child.
rrbar: 2 adults, ds(13), ds(15)
princessDadx2: 2 adults, dd(10), dd(8)
Shoppingstaceysmom: 5 adults
Tiff@DL: 2 adults
Mar@DL: 2 adults, dd(15), dd(13)
rhinosbiggestfan: 2 adults, ds(13), dd(8), ds(5), ds(2), dd(15)

As we get closer I will need your stateroom numbers and don't forget to include any pertinent information such as allergies, special requests etc...

If you don't see your name and want to be included please leave a note and you will be added to the list.

 

[PrincessDadx2]

stinkerbe11: 2 adults, ds(6), dd(3.5) tree nut allergy
GoofItUp: 2 adults, ds(4), ds(2)
2littlegirls: 2adults, dd(4), dd(3)
dllocals: 2 adults, dd(11),dd(8)
ssawka: 2 adults, dd(9) gluten-free, items geared toward younger child.
rrbar: 2 adults, ds(13), ds(15)
princessDadx2 & wuv tigger: 2 adults, dd(10), dd(8) apple allergy all kinds
Shoppingstaceysmom: 5 adults
Tiff@DL: 2 adults
Mar@DL: 2 adults, dd(15), dd(13)
rhinosbiggestfan: 2 adults, ds(13), dd(8), ds(5), ds(2)

As we get closer I will need your stateroom numbers and don't forget to include any pertinent information such as allergies, special requests etc...

If you don't see your name and want to be included please leave a note and you will be added to the list.

I updated our info with bold type

 

[Shoppingstaceysmom]

stinkerbe11: 2 adults, ds(6), dd(3.5) tree nut allergy
GoofItUp: 2 adults, ds(4), ds(2)
2littlegirls: 2adults, dd(4), dd(3)
dllocals: 2 adults, dd(11),dd(8)
ssawka: 2 adults, dd(9) gluten-free, items geared toward younger child.
rrbar: 2 adults, ds(13), ds(15)
princessDadx2: 2 adults, dd(10), dd(8)
Shoppingstaceysmom: 5 adults now 3 adults
Tiff@DL: 2 adults
Mar@DL: 2 adults, dd(15), dd(13)
rhinosbiggestfan: 2 adults, ds(13), dd(8), ds(5), ds(2), dd(15)

As we get closer I will need your stateroom numbers and don't forget to include any pertinent information such as allergies, special requests etc...

If you don't see your name and want to be included please leave a note and you will be added to the list.

Sadly our Women's Only Group went from 5 adults to 3 adults, but we'll still have lots of fun.

 

[Tiff@DL]

okay ... so I'm gonna start getting my FE gifts started.. I'm getting excited...only 80 days until we board the ship!!

 

[Tiff@DL]

okay ... so I'm gonna start getting my FE gifts started.. I'm getting excited...only 80 days until we board the ship!!

Wait .. sorry that made no sense..haha - i guess I'm just too excited!
I'm gonna get the gifts started - LOL!!

 

[Tiff@DL]

Hi All - I have read the cruise forum FAQ sticky & other DIS posts about this - but I don't think it applies to us (since the warehouse is in FL) on the MR cruises - does anyone know if we can ship boxes to the ship prior to the departure date?

 

[2littlegirls]

I just did my door signs and they turned out GREAT

Mexico here we come!

 

[Stinkerbe11]

I've been researching a time/place for us to meet and this is what most Disers think is best: Promenade Lounge at 3:00 on embarkation day. This gives everyone time to have lunch, swim etc..and is before the life boat drill. This way we can note any room changes to make sure our FE gifts are delivered to the intended family. I was also considering doing a room tour for those of us who have never been on DCL before. It would give everyone the opportunity to see the different types of staterooms and it seems like fun We are in a "secret porthole" room and I know that a lot of people are interested in seeing what these are like and I would love to check out a verandah or even better, a suite. Please let me know if you are interested in any of these ideas and if you would be willing to include your stateroom on the tour.

 

[Meghatron]

Cruise Plans is OPEN for all of us first-timers... I was so afraid we'd have to go with a second choice at least once and we got EVERYTHING we wanted -- shore excursions, spa time, Palo brunch!

I am a little confused by the Exotic Rasul, though. I was under the impression it was for two people and it only allowed me to book one person for the reservation. I made it late in the cruise so I can cancel if they won't let us do it together. Disneymoon here we come!!

 

[rrbar]

I got my palo dinner but there was only one time left for the palo brunch on the 2nd day, but I was able to reserve it. It seems like the time is getting closer! The meet up on the first day sounds great. I would like a tour, our room is category 10 so not too exciting but you are welcome to visit.

 

[Stinkerbe11]

We got Palo brunch on the 2nd day and I reserved the Rasul too

When reserving the Rasul you only need to list one person because the price is the same whether it's 1 or 2 people, so no worries and I hope you have a great Disneymoon! Also, I would love to see a cat 10 just to compare the different rooms for future reference.

 

[ssawka]

We got Palo Brunch on the second day as well! And the Dolphin Swim in Cabo!

The cabin tour sounds fun! We are in a Navigator's Verandah.

 

[boiseflyfisher]

We were also able to book Palo brunch and dinner. Looks like we might have all been on last night when it opened! Not sure about shore excursions yet, but I haven't seen anything that we "must" do, so I'll be okay if something isn't available.

 

[ssawka]

Has anyone been to Puerto Vallarta before? We didn't book an excursion, and I was thinking I'd just like to go to the old section of town and shop. Is the town fairly safe? How are the taxis? I'm a little nervous, but I didn't want to do any of the tours because I don't think DD would be able to do the steps and cobblestone streets, and it dosen't sound like it will be easy to manuever her stroller. I know there are some shops at port, but the Wal*Mart and Sam's Club don't really interest me.

 

[Con5421]

We did a roomtour in September on the Magic it was great fun.

 

[Meghatron]

I'm a little nervous, but I didn't want to do any of the tours because I don't think DD would be able to do the steps and cobblestone streets, and it dosen't sound like it will be easy to manuever her stroller.

What about checking her into the clubs or Flounder's (don't know how old she is) for the time you're onshore in Puerto Vallarta?

I've never been to any of the MR ports before. We are doing the Coastal Highlights in Cabo, the Salsa & Salsa in Mazatlan, and the Historic Towns/Tequila-making in PV. There's only a couple of excursions that are full, I was really surprised to see that. I guess the ship isn't close to capacity.

Does anyone know if there's a high tea at Palo at all this cruise? I'm just wondering if I should bother trying to get an onboard reservation when we check in or if there's nothing available to book now because it's not being offered.

 

[ssawka]

What about checking her into the clubs or Flounder's (don't know how old she is) for the time you're onshore in Puerto Vallarta?

I've never been to any of the MR ports before. We are doing the Coastal Highlights in Cabo, the Salsa & Salsa in Mazatlan, and the Historic Towns/Tequila-making in PV. There's only a couple of excursions that are full, I was really surprised to see that. I guess the ship isn't close to capacity.

Does anyone know if there's a high tea at Palo at all this cruise? I'm just wondering if I should bother trying to get an onboard reservation when we check in or if there's nothing available to book now because it's not being offered.

Thanks for the suggestion, but I'd feel more comfortable is she was with us if we were off the ship. We have excursions booked for the other two ports, but were planning on leaving PV open. I really just want one day to do all the cheezey Mexican tourist things.

 

[GoofItUp]

We were in PV last year at this time. We hired a "cab" driver (he had a 15 passenger van) for the day for $100 I think. There were 7 of us. He took us to several of the scenic look outs, some of the traditional tourist spots, and then to a fantastic zipline/restaurant place a little ways outside of town. My mom and I ziplined while the others ate and watched the rock diving in the river beside the open-air seating. The only place we booked an excursion last time was in Mazatlan because I had heard such wonderful things about Mazatlan Frank (which were true!). In Cabo and PV we just found something when we got off the ship. Worked out very well!

We made final pmt yesterday but didn't book any extras. I'm a little nervous about how my youngest son is going to do with the kids club, so I probably won't book anything extra. We'll just enjoy all the regular stuff!