January 4, 2003!!!!

[sandygirl]

We will be cruising on 1/04 Western. I can't wait! Just wondered if there were any other little girls traveling. Our DD turned 5 in Aug.

 

[mmouse37]

disneygal58....I just recently booked for this trip as well. My DD will be 19 (Keri) and her cousins are 20 (Karen) and 21 (Ann). This will be Karen and Ann's first cruise ever!!! They are very excited!!! It looks like there might be a more than a few in that age group!!! We are also staying at the Radisson Friday night.

On our cruise in Feb of last year my DD was just about the only 18 year old female onboard. She still had fun in the night clubs and participated in everything.

If anyone wants to see our pictures from our DCL Western cruise this past 8/3/02 here is a link. It has pics of Key West, Cozumel, Grand Cayman stingrays, some theme nights, late night dessert buffet, etc.

They have been posted on the Trip Reports Board since August, but in case anyone didn't see them and would like to, here are the links.

http://community.webshots.com/album/47984596ZcaNXp

http://community.webshots.com/album/48196942XWkiMx


MJ

 

[disneygal58]

Initially, DD Erin was disappointed at the prospect of changing dates - we had communicated with a group of other DISers that would be meeting at the Radisson prior and she looked forward to the pre-cruise celebration. When I told her that not only will her sister now be able to join us, but also about the group beginning to form at the Radisson (as well as the "famous" Barb and Tony on ship) - she is very excited again.
I, of course am ready for Disney in any way shape or form at any time (hence one of the many reasons that we choose to relocate to Florida a few months ago).
Counting Down to Margaritaville,
Dawn Hope
By the way - I believe that I read about a pregnant DISer amongst our group - that's my massage specialty. If you experience a sciatic flareup, I'll gladly and quickly ease your discomfort so that you go on to limbo with Goofy.......

 

[Lisa F]

We are a young couple with no kids and as such we have gotten the lap/tap dining rotations on our two cruises. I wonder if it might be nice to have lumiere's a little bit later on in the cruise since it's my favorite rotation dining meal and it's over on the first night. Now I'm considering requesting it since it WOULD be nice to have the themes in the more appropriate restaurants. The only thing that throws a wrench into is the fact taht we wanted to do palo's brunch on key west day but that would be the day of our character breakfast (which we missed on the last 7 day that we took). Decisions, decisions!

I have a TON of anxiety in my life right now (I am trying to finish up my master's thesis so I can graduate in december and it's up in the air as to whether I will graduate on time) and last night I had my first "cruise" nightmare, realizing I had to be at the port in an hour, trying to fill out the documents, realizing my thesis committee was going to KILL me for disappearing for a week (somehow in my dream my cruise got moved up to NOW instead of january!) Oh no! Dawn, I know you said you specialize in pregnant women but how about neurotic women? Can you do anything for us???

Lisa

 

[disneygal58]

Lisa,
Stressed out neurotic women keep me in business!!!!! Take a deep breath, drop your shoulders and rest assured that everything will be done on time and work out just the way that it is supposed to.....
Dawn

 

[BuzznBelle'smom]

I'm the pregnant one--I may take you up on the massage offer! So far, so good, but it's still early yet, and I did have problems with my sciatic nerve last 2 times around. However, this time, I'm not either (a) working 2 jobs or (b) chasing a toddler, which helps, but I'm also no spring chicken!

Sandygirl, I can help a little...Buzz is 5 and Belle is 7. ON the down side, Buzz is "all boy", but he does enjoy girls also, and Belle has done a good job getting him in touch with his feminine side (although I do wonder about his fascination with running around naked in her "Ariel" wig, but that's another matter...). At any rate, they would all be in the same age group at the clubs.

 

[cottoncandy]

Hi Fawn

We are joining in on the celebration at the Radisson. Scott had me change our ressies, because of transportation issues. Mostly, I think it is so he doesn't miss out on anything.LOL. Our plane doesn't arrive until 9:40 though.

Your picture is hanging on our refridgerator along with a Magic picture and Goofy looking out over the ocean, with caption "It's never to soon to start dreaming". They keep me on my toes. I even started packing shorts and such. The time is just flying by.
Did you get your dress yet?

I can't wait to tell the boys how many new teens we have going. They'll be happy. They finally agreed to let us take measurements for tuxes. I think the closer it gets the more excited they get.

Can't stand the excitement much longer
Candy

 

[sandygirl]

Thanks for responding to my post. My daughter is used to playing with boys, she has cousins and neighbors that she plays with. She can climb and run with the best of them. I'm sure she would love to meet Buzz and Belle. Do they like the pool? Will they spend much time at the club. Sandy loved it our first trip but didn't spend as much time the second trip. I'm hoping she meets some pals this time. Maybe we could find a way to introduce them.

Thanks.

 

[BuzznBelle'smom]

My kids will probably split up. Buzz is a HUGE swimmer, will likely be in the pools all day if we let him. Belle, on the other hand, has been studying the kid's Navigators to pick activities--she's likely to be upset the days we go on shore excursions. So, either way, you're likely to have one of our kids around. We'll have to meet up early so they can get acquainted. We're staying in the Hyatt the night before (we'll be at the pool after dinner, if you're staying there).

 

[mureste]

I just made our final payment this week and it just cleared the bank so I guess we are going. My wife, Myself and Son 9, Son 8, Daughter 7, Daughter 7 and Son 3. We are flying into Orlando from San Antonio on Friday and staying at the Hyatt. It was the most convenient place. We have been talking about this for about 3 years. My wife did not want to go to DisneyWorld and I wanted to do a Disney Vacation with the kids, so Disney Cruise. We had never cruised before but we went on Carnival (pretty bad) and then on the Explorer of the Seas (awesome). After we got off the Explorer we decided it was time to take the kids.

We can't wait. The Kids have been saving money and they have over $500 in the cruise bucket. I am trying to figure out how to give it to them to spend on the cruise without letting them charge on their card. Any suggestions would be appreciated. What are disney dollars?

 

[sandygirl]

Welcome to the cruise! This is our third and I know you will enjoy it. Glad to hear there are girls in your party.

Your kids have been saving money!! How great! I don't know anywhere on board where they will be able to use cash or Disney Dollars (which you can use to pay your bill at the end). All the purchases I made were required to be on the card. Maybe they can use the money onshore.

Hope to see you onboard.

 

[mmouse37]

Hey cruisers.....did anyone decide if we are having any kind of DIS meet either Friday at the Radisson and/or onboard? I was wondering what the weather might be like in Jan, if it will be too cold to hold the sailaway party outside.

On our last two cruises in Feb and Aug, both days were pouring so the sailaway was held in the various clubs inside. IMO is was not as much fun because everyone was scattered through the different night clubs. You can't hear the horn when departing because you are inside. I am hoping it will be held outside, much more energy and fun!!!!

We have not quite decided if we are staying by the pool during the day at the Radisson or spending the day at Disney and then driving to the Radisson in the evening. The girls said it all depends on the weather....warm and sunny = tanning by the pool, cool and/or rainy = doing Disney!!!!

Anyone else?

MJ

 

[disneygal58]

We're definitely up for a meet at the Radisson. I plan to have our bags packed and loaded into the car, then leave right from work at 2, hope to check in around 5.
Whoever is the planning guru on this list, just tell me when and where.
Just think, 8 weeks from this day we will be hanging with Jimmy Buffet in Margaritaville......

Dawn Hope

 

[BuzznBelle'smom]

We're staying at the Hyatt, but if others want to meet at the Radisson, it's fine with us. We typically travel to WDW this same week in Jan., and the weather can be really iffy there--they've had frost, and I have a bunch of pictures of my kids in fleece sweatshirts and jeans. We've also hit the pools the same week, so it can go either way. Isn't Fawn's wedding the night before the cruise? I know she's inviting people (we're passing), but that could be a meet (Fawn, sorry if I misunderstood and just invited everyone to your wedding!). Or we could choose a place on board. I think my kids will be on deck even if it's freezing rain--heck, we're from the Adirondacks, anything over 15 degrees feels like summer!

 

[Lisa F]

I thought it was time for an updated list since we've had so many people join us but the list got left back a few pages ago. I tried to glean the info from the posts but if I got anything wrong or left anyone out, please correct me! Looks like we are shaping up to be quite a crowd! Does anyone trade pins? Maybe we could have a pin meet on board! We are staying at the Radisson the night before but since it is a friday night, it's very likely that we will be partying at pleasure island with friends the night before until the wee hours. We recently dropped our last day at BWV and saved the 43 points for the friday night and are staying at the radisson instead, figuring it will be easier to return the car by 10am if we don't have an hour drive ahead of us (I will just send DH down to return it!). I absolutely cannot wait as the past few months have been hell and I need a vacation!

Jo and Ernie - Disney Honeymooners!
DS's - 21 and 16
DD's - 19, 13, and 12

Lisa and Allen

Sue, Smoe and Dakota (10)

Cheryl, Al and Rachel (8)

Barb and Tony

Mom, Dad, Buzz (5) and Belle (7)

Candy and Scott
DS Brian(19), DS Brandon(17), DD Amanda(14), and DS Justin(10)

MJ, DD Keri (19), Neices Karen (20) and Ann (21) (anyone else?)

Dawn, Meagan (19) and Erin (17)

Sandygirl, DD5 Sandy? (anyone else?)

Mureste, DW, DS9, DS8, DD7, DD7, DS3



Lisa

 

[prymsu]

I am not sure if my family is going to be able to make the trip now at this time. My mother is ill, and I cannot leave unless something changes between now and the time we are scheduled to go.

If we don't go, I will be thinking about all you terrific folks, and wishing you lots of fun!

 

[sandygirl]

It is interesting to know who else will be onboard with us. I have gotten many good ideas from the boards. We will not be flying in until Sat AM, so I hope to see some of you onboard. Maybe next time we will head out Fri night. Praying the weather is kind and we don't get delayed.

BTW, I am Sandra's mom, Darlene. My DH Stan will be sailing with us. It's truly the best family vacation time we have ever had. Getting DH "out of Dodge" is the best thing I ever did.

See ya!

 

[Cheryl N. WI]

We are flying into MCO on Friday and decided to splurge and stay Friday night at the YC - we have always wanted to be able to swim at Stormalong Bay so we thought this is our chance. We will enjoy the pool (praying for warm enough weather) in the afternoon and then either walk around the Boardwalk or go to Downtown Disney for the evening. We rented a car from Avis and I plan on dropping it off at the Radisson by around 10:30 or 11:00 and then shuttling to the Port! Unless it's pooring we'll either be on Deck 9 or 10 for the Sailaway Celebration! I can't wait! If anyone plans a meet on the ship we'd love to try and make it. DD 8 would love to meet some of the other kids sailing, it looks like there are quite a few kids (and teenagers) from the DIS sailing.

Cheryl

 

[mmouse37]

Cheryl.....I just got back from the Yacht Club last week. We stayed for a short two night trip with my elderly aunt.

The resort is magnificient and the the pool area is to die for. It was not very crowded at all. I have been to both the YC and BC in the summer and you could never even get a chair unless you were out them first thing in am.

This time most of the chairs were empty. You will love the decor. It will really get you in the cruise mood with all the nautical motif!!!! We had breakfast one morning in the Yachtsman Galley rest. It was a very nice buffet. You could also order ala carte from the menu.


Have a great time. If you like ice cream, check out Beaches and Cream inbetween YC and BC. Great ice cream, burgers, etc. Look out for the "kitchen sink". If you go, you'll know what I mean!!!!

MJ

 

[Lisa F]

Sue,

I'm sorry to hear about your family issues. I hope everything resolves quickly and happily for you.

Cheryl,

Even if it's kind of chilly out, I'm almost positive SAB is heated because I've seen very cooooooold looking kids dashing for their towel in weather in the 20's... so even if it's a little cool out, you should still be able to try it out (though I'm not sure I would in the 20's!)

I'm sorry to say that over the past two years we have spent NYE at WDW and over both, our arrival has coincided with a cold snap and record lows. I think our friends who live there are starting to blame it on us! If the weather is freezing, I apologize in advance, but I sure would love it if it was nice and warm (in the 70's would be fine!)

Lisa