July 13th Magic???

[GoodStepMom]

Lin, LeGalion sounds great, we will see you there! I think I read about a kid's playground there with a small entrance fee...

Stacey, DH is doing Palo's while I do surial ressies (opposite of you!) I'm afraid if I send him to the spa he'll get embarrassed asking for it and we'll miss out!!

EVERYONE: Since we'll probably all be on deck for cast off on Saturday, why not meet then? I don't know where, anyone been on the Magic before? I have bubbles for the girls and with a "drink of the day" in hand...oh it's like my own little daydream here--I'm so looking forward to this!!!

Gina

 

[StaceyA]

Gina,
What a great idea meeting at the sail away party!!

Then we will all already know someone at the start of the cruise!

I have been on the Magic once in 1999 for the 3 day cruise, so unfortunatly I don't know the deck that well....maybe someone else that has been on several cruises could give us a heads up to a place where we can all meet....you know like a bar....LOL

 

[bambilin]

Well, as far as meeting at the Sail Away party, we are in a predicament right now. My TA called to tell me Disney moved the group cocktail party up to the same time as the cast off party. They did this because of the dining time change. So, the people in my group have to decide whether to go to the sail away or the group party. Not very fair since that was our "gift" for having a group. We chose that over the champagne or steamer trunk because we were given a time that did not conflict with any other activity and we thought everyone would enjoy it.

MY TA is voicing our complaint, but don't know if we'll get anywhere!

 

[GoodStepMom]

Oh Lin! Too many parties to go to--only on a cruise!!!

I'm still open to any and all suggestions!!! Deck 10, 9, other? During sail away Lin's group probably can't make it so before sail away, after late dinner (around 9:30?), Sunday morning?

Ideas?

Gina

 

[mickeynut674]

Hi all!!! I would definetly love to meet everyone too!!! Hubby to be can tag along (I guess..LOL)
I like the after dinner idea..although where??
Ive been on the ship too, but like Stacey it was in 1998 (the 3rd Magic cruise ever) so I dont know a good location..maybe one of the lounges...or hot tub?? Whereever will be great

 

[bambilin]

Wait!!! Don't change your plans. The "Sail Away Party" will work just fine!!

I canceled my group's shared cocktail party. I did not want anyone to have to choose between being on deck with the characters and music as we sail and being at the cocktail party. Our group would have wound up splitting up. So, we have decided to take the "Steamer Trunk" as our group gift and do away with the cocktail party. We will ALL be at the Sail Away party.

I cannot imagine you will have any trouble identifying my group.
We will all be wearing the same T-Shirt. In case there are other groups doing similar things, here's a hint to find us. On the back of the shirts it will say, "Cruise Crew 2002" and all of our names will be on there.


Can't wait!!!!

 

[StaceyA]

Lin,
I agree with you, I would have canceled it too as to not make the group have to decide whether to go to the sail away party or not.....because that is such an exciting time!!

I think meeting at the sail away party would be a great idea....just where? Should we look for anyone with the group tee on and just hang around them? LOL

I just checked out the deck plan and as far as I can see Deck 9 is where the sail away party is, maybe we could meet near one of the food stands, on the deck plan I saw they were listed as Pluto's dog stand and Pinocchio's Pizza (I don't know if the names are the same on the magic and the wonder) and then we can walk over to where the party is going on.

I know when I went in 1999 we stood just above the pool where the party was, you could see everything since you weren't stuck in the big crowd.....that was nice and the characters came up there.

 

[bambilin]

Funny Stacey! But I guess we would be easy to find. Since we have never been on the ship before, I can't suggest a perfect meeting place. I am sure my group (particularly the ones with kids) will want to be somewhere close to the action and the characters.

I will keep checking to see if we can all come up with something!

 

[StaceyA]

Here is a thought, how about a half an hour before the sail away party we meet in one of the lounges?

I was thinking the ESPN skybox, since that is on deck 11 and then we can just go down to deck 9 where the action is.

Also, I believe this is where you would buy the beer mug, so then those that wanted that could get it at that time.

Just a thought, let me know what you all think....

 

[bambilin]

I thought you had come up with the perfect plan, and that sounds like a great idea, except the lifeboat drill is 4-4:30, so we will all be there and then have to return our lifejackets prior to the Sail Away party at 4:45.

Do any of you have early seating dinner? We have late (7:45) If all of you are on late seating, we can meet up at the ESPN Skybox right after sail-away for a few minutes.

Of course, I imagine it couldn't possibly work out that we are all on late seating now, could it???


We'll figure it out!

 

[StaceyA]

Yes I noticed that the drill was at 4:00 just about the time you wrote this I think....ohh well, I think we are still going to pop up there just before the deck party to look into the beer mug though....the ship sets sail at 5:00, so we definetly want to be on deck 9 by then though.

Im hoping the boat drill goes quick!

We also have late dining.

 

[GoodStepMom]

I'm with kids so after we stow our life vests, we'll be midship deck 9 at the party (right in the middle of the characters would be DD's preference! LOL!!) -- looking for Lin's Cruise Crew 2002 tees!!

I think all us DISers should wear something to stand apart, other than the huge smiles--Mickey ears are a little much, how about flowered leis? Other cruises, DISers have done lime green lanyards...anyone already have something like that?

Who else besides Lin's group party has been affected by the change in dining times? We were on a wait list for early (we booked late) but I called and cancelled--we'll stay with 7:45.

Countdown clocks are reading 14 1/2 days to go!!! Last minute appts are made, some impulse shopping left to do...I better get busy packing and make sure I can fit everything I've picked up on this board in the suitcases!!

I can't imagine how you're holding up mickeynut with wedding AND cruise excitement!!

Gina

 

[StaceyA]

DH and I have purple leis that we saved from the luau in WDW last year for our honeymoon.....we could wear those.....well at least I could wear it....I can't speak for him...lol

I am also doing my impulse shopping, went to CVS last night and bought all the little items you just need....like Bonine (sea sickness) and Tums....lol I have never gotten sick on cruises before but just to be safe I picked up the Bonine.

Maybe we could go with my first thought which was meet at Pluto's Dog House or Pinocchio's Pizzaria, which is right there on deck 9....if we all have something on that makes us obvious and we are in the same general area we should be easier to find other then if we were just all spread out on the deck.

 

[GoodStepMom]

Sounds great Stacey! I know what you mean--my DH probably wouldn't wear a lei (sober at least) but we'd still be able to spot each other!!

My step daughter gets car sick easily so I bought Dramamine just in case (kids dosing on bottle)! With all the other little stuff it's adding up...highlighters, etc!

So far, we're all late seating (4 more groups to report!)

Gina

 

[bambilin]

Pluto's Doghouse sounds good to me.
I have been running back and forth across the street to Rite Aid all week. I keep remembering things right after I get back to my desk!

If I shop for anything else, I will have to fedex my luggage ahead of me. My boyfriend (would that be DBF?) is "such a girl". He will bring every piece of clothing he owns and will have no spare room for me to use in his luggage. I have actually asked one of my friends to take my bag with shoes down for me.

Hmm, I guess if these are my only problems, I am not doing so badly!!!!

 

[mickeynut674]

We too have a late seatig...My mom already got us the bride and groom ears (w/our names on them) so MAYBE if I can get DF to wear his, that's the way to spot us

Things are definetly busy here. Hopefully DF will get suitcases from attic today..last minute wedding details AND on top of all that my sister will be giving birth either tomorrow or the next day!!!!!!! Im really hoping tomorrow (although they are inducing her tomorrow) cause its my BIRTHDAY!!!! And my new niece will also be my god daughter!!!!!
Lots of excitement here
We will be getting a beer mug, so ESPN is cool or whereever you guys decide, we'll be there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait to meet everyone
Tiffani

 

[GoodStepMom]

OK we'll definitely be able to spot Lin's "Crew" and the Honeymooners!!

Happy Birthday Tiffani and congrats on becoming an aunt/god mother! REALLY busy time for you!!

I know what you mean about remembering things when you get back from the store Lin, I'm heading out AGAIN on cruise business--watch batteries this time, somehow, they all went about the same time! Twilight zone weird! I'll look for a lei like Stacey's while I'm out ... sorry that last sentence doesn't read very well!!

All late seating...3 more groups to report!

Gina

 

[bambilin]

Thanks Gina, I forgot about batteries! I don't think we need them for watches, but we had better check the AudioVox Radios. Most of the group will be bringing them. Don't know how well they will work considering half the ship will probably also have them.

It would work out pretty well if the other 3 are on leate seating also.

As soon as my friend prints out the final draft for the t-shirts I will let you know what's on the front so you all don't have to go around looking at people's backsides!!!! We have a few ideas, she has to see what fits best.

OK, back to Rite Aid on break I guess. And I think maybe I can pick up some more hair scrunchies in Chinatown when I go to the bank..............................................................

 

[StaceyA]

Speaking of batteries, you might want to get extras for your camera...I remember going to a wedding and my camera died...no one wants that to happen on vacation!!

 

[bambilin]

OK, I am getting really really stressed. I will try not to make too many typos!

My TA just called me. Remember I said we switched from the cocktail party to the steamer trunk because of the time conflict? Now DCL has decided that as of 7/13 the Steamer Trunk is no longer available. We have a choice of Asti & stawberries/candy, a good bottle of champagne, or a nice bottle of wine. There are a number of people in my group who do not drink (OK so me and Derrick are not in that number!!!) and who have kids. They really wouldn't want the alcohol. My TA says they will substitute a non-alcoholic drink, BUT only if all 10 of my cabins want the non-alcoholic choice. That's really not very fair is it???

MY TA has called and asked for a callback from a supervisor in the group dept , keep your fingers crossed for me.

I realize this will not ruin anyone's cruise, but since I made all the arrangements, I just want everybody to be happy!

Thanks for listening!

PS Why did they pick 7/13 to start all of their changes??????????