July 13, 2008 - Cruisin' the Mexican Riviera

[Rose Quartz]

We got the official OK from the pediatrician to go today! Finally figured out mine and DH's pirate costumes, so we are all set. See everyone in 5 days!

We're so happy for you guys! One less worry...see you soon!

 

[califchris]

mom4mad - Yeah! I'm so glad the dr. gave the OK! Whoo Hoo!!

As as the post I sent a few days ago about poker, I am making my husband go to the meetup on Sunday before the sailaway party. So if anyone is interested in a poker game, he can coordinate something.

Do you think they'd let him play poker in one of the bars or clubs? Nothing really organized just a few guys getting together. I told him maybe Diversions would be a good option.

 

[munchkinsmom]

Wow...can't believe we're boarding Sunday!

Just wanted to wish everyone a safe journey as we all make our way to San Pedro/Long Beach. See you on the Magic!!!

 

[Barbossa]

Wow...can't believe we're boarding Sunday!

Just wanted to wish everyone a safe journey as we all make our way to San Pedro/Long Beach. See you on the Magic!!!

Wooooooooooooo Hoooooooooooooooo!

 

[mom4mad]

When and where is the DIS meet up? See everyone in four days!

 

[Deb T.]

When and where is the DIS meet up? See everyone in four days!

There are actually 2 DIS Meets!

Friday, July 11, at 12:30 p.m. - Downtown Disney's La Brea Bakery for lunch.

Sunday, immediately after the Lifeboat Drill, at Topsider's outdoor tables (at the very back of the ship). You can easily get there without going through the inside of Topsiders by walking around the starboard side of the ship, past Goofy's Galley and the ice cream station. It will be a fairly quick meet so that everyone can get to Goofy's Pool by the 4pm Sail Away Party!

We're looking forward to meeting everyone!!!

 

[DMMarla07860]

so if you see this hat, at the meet and greet on the ship it will be me because I'll be wearing it the first day on the ship

 

[carole88]

Hope everybody has a safe trip to the port. See everybody on Sunday!!!

 

[Tinkerbell's_Shadow]

Headed off to Disneyland today!! Can't wait for the first meet tomorrow!!!

 

[Kouris_Family]

Hello to all getting ready to get on the ship. We were on the 6/29 and had a blast. The sea was a little rough going down, we hit a tropical storm from Cabo to Mazatlan. The roughness never made me feel ill though, just hard to sleep at night. The shows were great, the food was awesome.

I would like to mention something about an excursion in Cabo though. We had the Chileno Bay Snorkeling excursion and before we left the Capt. said "there have been sightings of jelly fish and if you are allergic to bee sting you might want to reconsider the excursion and you will be fully refunded", well we decided to go because we are not allergic to bee stings and well it was just sightings of jelly fish, maybe today will be different. So we get to Chilleno Bay, the catarmaran was a nice ride, it took a little while and when we got there, there were billions of little tiny jelly fish, you can not go in the water, it looks like kelp at first and maybe 3 or 4 people on our boat went in and they all got stung. Not that big deal, just a little vinegar. Our capt. put jelly fish in some cups for the kids to enjoy on our ride back. A little school lesson for them. So, just to warn you if you would like a nice catarmaran ride with a lunch and all you can drink beer on the way back then go, if you have your heart on snorkeling it's probably not going to happen. They give you a 25% discount on your excursion because of the jelly fish, I guess they figure 75% is better than nothing. Honestly, I had a great time, didn't matter to me that I couldn't go in the water. The water in Cabo is very rough, the lunch was good and the beers were perfect. I didn't find Cabo that appealing, so I am glad I had the morning on a catarmaran ride. So just wanted to put this out there so you all can decide for yourself.

Another thing is that the last day at sea was very cold and windy so bring some warm clothes for those days. Have a great time, we sure did.

Any questions let me know I will try to answer them for you. Tinkerbell, I got a lot of compliments on my door magnet, thank you for making that for me.
Kay

 

[munchkinsmom]

Hello to all getting ready to get on the ship. We were on the 6/29 and had a blast.

Thanks for the info you shared with us!! Tomorrow I'm getting together with a friend who was also on your cruise. She's going to give me the scoop on her experiences. She told me she and her family had a great time too!

 

[carole88]

Wow! I can't believe that we leave tomorrow!!! We have been planning this trip for a little over 2 years. Hope all those who are meeting today at Disneyland have a great time.

Last one to leave, turn the lights out!

 

[Deb T.]

We had a great meet at Downtown Disney today! It was fun to put faces with names! Here's who came:
SuJo, DH, DD14, and DD10
Displaced CA Girl, DD13, and DD Tinkerbell's_Shadow15
RoseQuartz, DH, and DD12
Deb T. and DH

We knew that DMMarla might not make it, but we all "wondered" what happened to "wonder"... and hope that everything's okay.

Looking forward to meeting everyone else onboard in 2 days!!!

 

[Deb T.]

Wow! I can't believe that we leave tomorrow!!! We have been planning this trip for a little over 2 years. Hope all those who are meeting today at Disneyland have a great time.

Last one to leave, turn the lights out!

Have a safe trip, Carole! We'll see you soon!

 

[BeachyGirl]

We're on our way!!
See you all soon!!

July 13 is finally here!!

 

[Barbossa]

We're piling into the mini-van and heading up to Long Beach in 45 minutes. See you all there!

 

[DisneyPata]

It was fun seeing you off today - have a beautiful, funfilled trip.
As I mentioned in the beginning of the thread - MBF got married today on the ship and they will have the Captain ceremony tomorrow. Please let them know CONGS & BEST WISHES from Pata when you see them & their great family. Bride - Carole - Groom Tom.
We are so happy for them
Joyce aka DisneyPata

 

[Rose Quartz]

First ones home from the cruise, I guess... Back to the real world...

We had the best cruise, EVER!!! We got to meet the DISers, and had a FABULOUS FE gift exchange.


Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, from Connie, George, Kimmie and Alli for all the wonderful, fun and creative gifts...you went above and beyond, and made going to the stateroom every day a treat for the girls!

We'll talk more, I'm sure, but I've got a lot of and unpacking calling my name...

REMEMBER THE MAGIC...FAITH, TRUST, AND PIXIE DUST!!!

 

[DMMarla07860]

in LAX right now. I'll be making a trip report starting tomorrow. I got over 700 pictures for real including my dad's. The fish extender broke that's why I didn't have it up. I was super mad and I forgot the gifts at home. But I have a special thing planned so if you have any pictures of your friends or family send me them and I'll put them in my little project

So the cruise was awesome. I met a bunch of people and was out till like 2:00-4:00am every night.

David is my new favorite person, ever night in Rockin' Bar D was awesome with him and DJ Mike who was awesome also. The whole cruise staff was just the best.

Was anyone else at Match Your Mate the first night? What was that guys name? I saw him on the ride to the airport.

My servers and room steward were awesome on the cruise at Well Servers were Ana and Mikey and room steward was glenn

 

[BeachyGirl]

We made it home yesterday evening.
What a great trip. The food was wonderful. So much better than 3 years ago.
It was nice to met the DISers Great people!! THe FE gifts we fun. The girls enjoyed going back to the room to find the treasures each day.
I still feel the boating rocking!!
Rene'