January 7, 2006 *Magic* 1/7/06

[lilofan]

THanks budwmn and griffin. Your replies have answered my question. Only
81 days to go.

How about night. Are most people costuming? We are.

 

[Griffin33]

I seem to be fresh out of pirate garb...I can't see anyone in my party dressing up for pirate night but I understand it is quite popular even with the adults!

 

[MyLove4Disney]

THanks budwmn and griffin. Your replies have answered my question. Only
81 days to go.

How about night. Are most people costuming? We are.

We definetly are, two adult women, we can't wait. My daughter requested that I make a special disney level costume

 

[jcbohon]

We are dressing up for pirate night. If i can keep the kids from tearing up their costumes already! they are sooo excited.
Getting closer!!
joy

 

[NancyDVC]

Eleven (11) Weeks from today, actually from right now we'll be boarding!!!! Yippee!
Now all I have to do is get through the accreditation survey at work, do some Christmas shopping, find clothes, pack and we're off!!!!!!!!

I am reading my DCL Passporter from cover to cover again and again. (It keeps me from getting too crazy about work.)

And I also need to find time to replace my computer (it died ) so that I don't have to travel to the library all the time to go online!!!

Take care for now!1

 

[jcbohon]

Just booked our excursions.. is there any way to tell which night the activities are ..ie pirate night, formal etc. And I understand that the dining rotations we cant find out til we are on board.. is that correct?
Thanks..

 

[MyLove4Disney]

Just booked our excursions.. is there any way to tell which night the activities are ..ie pirate night, formal etc. And I understand that the dining rotations we cant find out til we are on board.. is that correct?
Thanks..

We took this same tour in Feb 2005, this is what the schedule was then.

Sat - Set sail
Sun - Day at Sea
Mon - Day at Sea - Golden Mickey - Formal Night
Tue - Day at St. Marteen - Priates Night. We bought islandware for the evening event, because we didn't know about the theme nights.
Wed - St. Thomas
Thur - Day at Sea - Semi Formal Night
Fri- Was suppose to be CC day, but we had a day at Sea
Sat - Arrive back in port

We were a party of 2 adults my DD and I, at a table of 8, all were couples except us and our rotation was LAP late seating. I have heard late seating adults groups have been getting this rotation. Do not if it is just coincidental or not.

 

[jcbohon]

Thank you..that was helpful!!

 

[WiscBill]

I wanted to thank all of the people who posted at this forum. It mad planning our first cruise very easy. We especially appreciated the advice on Palo (late night Sunday for us). The on-line booking feature will definitely cut down on stress the first day.

Does anyone have information on the St. John Island tour? We are planning on doing this as a family with our four year old daughter and are worried about the length and whether this would be fun for her.

Also, I've noticed that people have mentioned that there are wine tastings, beer tastings, martini tastings, and even tequilla tastings. I don't suppose there are any Bourbon tastings?

Again, thanks and we look forward to meeting all of you.

 

[lilofan]

Hi WiscBill
Glad you'll be joining us. For your best view of daily activities on board the ship type in "barb cruise disney" on your google search (can't put the web site as it is blocked here) go to that site and you can find the "Navigator"
which will give you a complete list of activities as they are currently configured each day.

 

[Griffin33]

I don't suppose there are any Bourbon tastings?

Hi WiscBill!

Happy to have you with us. The Bourbon tastings are scheduled exactly at the times you want them to be scheduled. It goes like this:

1. Go to any bar on the ship.
2. Order any number of bourbons you want.
3. Taste them.

I will be the guy next to you having my own scotch tasting.

 

[WiscBill]

Wow,
now I know I'm really going to enjoy this cruise.

 

[MyLove4Disney]

So what time, which night and which bar are we all meeting to enjoy the tastings.

 

[dan and scott]

Finally got our room reservations sorted out for our stay before the cruise! We are DVC owners and have been on a waitlist for the stay! WE got the call and have a 1 bedroom at Old Key West.

Can't wait!

Oh and we are bringing Scotts mom now-its here Christmas gift to her from us!

Dan

 

[RobynC]

Hey Everyone,
I just wanted to make sure everyone knows that you have to have a passport now to get off and on at the islands. This new law starts Jan 1, 2006. It usually takes about 6 weeks to process a new passport and we are at 8 1/2 weeks out now. We had our pictures all taken today at the Super Target. We all look like criminals! Not smiling for pictures is my kids favorite pastime! Better luck to ya'll on your photos!

 

[all414all]

Hi All,

We are all getting very excited! Two months can speed by so quickly, and I appreciate having great posts like all of yours to read whenever I need a little "teaser" for the cruise!

I have a question about Sanibel Island. I want to take my DD 10 and DS 4 to Sanibel since I have heard it is a great shelling beach. Has anyone been there and do you have any tips/advice? Would you recommend going before the cruise or driving all the way over to the gulf coast after debarkation--we don't fly out until Sunday evening after the cruise and will be at WDW for a few days prior, as well. Would the weather be hit or miss at this time of the year?

Also, To MyLove4Disney--I noticed we're nearly neighbors! I'm across the causeway in Sacramento and used to work in Davis.

Thanks everyone! Looking forward to January!

Pam

 

[lilofan]

Welcome to the cruise. Seems like we're loading up with Californians. We're from Huntington Beach, and so looking forward to this adventure.

 

[MyLove4Disney]

Hey Everyone,
I just wanted to make sure everyone knows that you have to have a passport now to get off and on at the islands. This new law starts Jan 1, 2006. It usually takes about 6 weeks to process a new passport and we are at 8 1/2 weeks out now. We had our pictures all taken today at the Super Target. We all look like criminals! Not smiling for pictures is my kids favorite pastime! Better luck to ya'll on your photos!

Thank you for this update. I didn't realize, thought we only needed birthcertifs until end of 2006. Question on this, did you have to have your pictures the day you applied or does that happen later. How did you go about it. I know there is a special form and you can apply to places on line that will do fast turn around, but wasn't sure how they get the photos and the birthcertifs. Can you tell me what you did. Thanks a bunch. Now I am a little worried.

 

[Griffin33]

Some post office branches will take the pictures and process the passport applications all at the same time. Usually, you need to make an appointment (at least around here we did.)

 

[RobynC]

Thank you for this update. I didn't realize, thought we only needed birthcertifs until end of 2006. Question on this, did you have to have your pictures the day you applied or does that happen later. How did you go about it. I know there is a special form and you can apply to places on line that will do fast turn around, but wasn't sure how they get the photos and the birthcertifs. Can you tell me what you did. Thanks a bunch. Now I am a little worried.

I am so sorry to worry everyone!! My travel agent called me today and said that they have moved the date back on that to any bookings after December 28, 2006. So passports will not be necessary this time, birth certificates will still be fine. I feel terrible because my parents just turned in their paperwork the day before yesterday and paid almost $200 for them. It seems that even in the passport office they thought the Jan 2006 date would be in effect., but my dh and I looked it up tonight online to double check and we will not need them! So sorry for the confusion!!!! (I'm glad I can throw away those horrible pictures though!)