July 20, 2012 -The MAGICAL BIG APPLE

[mrsmarilyn]

I wish I could check in but we can't check in until May 6th since we're first timers. Counting down the days....

 

[kerri714]

I cant wait for May 6th also! We should have a countdown to that day as well as the cruise day

What port adventures are you all doing?

 

[Carol36]

Check-in day came quickly, although I thought it would never get here. The excitement built as that day got closer, which was only a few days ago.

I agree totally with cogera. Your son and husband will be dressed fine, and probably like many other diners.

Our plans consist of staying on the ship in Nassau because we've been a few times, heading to Magic Kingdom, and just enjoying Castaway Cay.(PARADISE!!!)

 

[cogero]

We are running to one store in Nassau and then back to the ship. we ae going to play at Castaway Cay for a bit and not sure about PC yet. thinking of hanging out on the boat because we have a WDW trip planned for August.

 

[kerri714]

This is our first cruise so these boards have been SOOOO helpful!!

Any word on a FE on our cruise?? They sound like so much fun!!

 

[cogero]

This is our first cruise so these boards have been SOOOO helpful!!

Any word on a FE on our cruise?? They sound like so much fun!!

They are fun, my daughter and I had such fun putting our items together and then opening the packages.

I would love to do one on this cruise but couldn't organize it since life is out of control here until July 1st

 

[cogero]

Okay this thread is way too quiet for a trip that is less than 3 months away.

So I am wondering seriously is there an interest in a Fish Extender Swap if so I may be able to put a list together.

They are fun and easy.

You make a list of participants with their room number and then make or buy little gifts to leave at their room in their Fish Extender.

Also lets get a roll call of who is actually going on this Cruise.

I am Chiara and I am going with my DH Gerard and my two kids Chiara age 10, and Jimmy age 5 who is special needs. He is Autistic and Non - Verbal

 

[mrsmarilyn]

I have no idea what a fish extender is!

I'm Marilyn, and will be traveling with my husband Chris and 11 yo twins Edward & Elizabeth. They both are Aspergers, although Elizabeth is so high-functioning you would never know. Edward is a bit "quirkier" and also has ADHD, CAPD and Tourettes.

 

[mrsmarilyn]

I cant wait for May 6th also! We should have a countdown to that day as well as the cruise day

What port adventures are you all doing?

I don't know about Nassau yet. We did the dolphin swim at Atlantis 2 years ago, so not sure I want to lay out that cash again. For PC we are doing the parks. for CC, probably the stingray swim and snorkel. My kids love swimming with fish ;-)

 

[cogero]

HEre are some links about Fish Extenders

FE Basics
FE Info

If there is interest I will post another thread with sign ups and we can hold sign ups until June 10th. that will give us about 6 weeks before the cruise.

 

[Robmom]

I don't know if I have time to get involved in the FE exchange. Since it's my first time cruising, I don't want to commit to it, and then drop out. , although I'm sure my DS would love it.

But coming onboard, it will be me, Pauline, my DH Ray, DD Robin (19) and DS Brandon (7).

My DD wants to do the Dolphin excursion, I guess the rest of us will be observers. I'm not brave enough.

 

[Carol36]

There's the two of us, without our almost all grown children. FE sounds like lots of fun, but I don't think we will participate on this cruise. Our luggage will be packed enough for our flights, and we don't want to go over weight limit.

My DD and I took a Transatlantic cruise on the Independence of the Seas a few years ago, and our CC meet was very large. The wonderful lady that organized the meet worked very hard. We even had an Easter egg hunt!

Maybe we'll have others joining us soon!

 

[kerri714]

HEre are some links about Fish Extenders

FE Basics
FE Info

If there is interest I will post another thread with sign ups and we can hold sign ups until June 10th. that will give us about 6 weeks before the cruise.

We are totally interested in the FE!! When I tried explaining it to my son he said its kinda like we get to play santa claus Since this is our first cruise though I would have no idea how to run it or anything. But im good at taking orders,,lol so Just tell me what i need to do and I will do it!!

So excited!! 79 DAYS!!!

 

[cogero]

okay I will start a thread later tonight for the FE and start sign ups.


Is there an interest in a meet up on the boat too

 

[smeecanada]

okay I will start a thread later tonight for the FE and start sign ups.


Is there an interest in a meet up on the boat too

Hi, All

Sorry, life has been busy around here. Our family is interested in doing FE's. Lots of fun.

No need to start a separate thread - just do it within this one. I have one of first posts at the start if you want me to edit that as we go along.

Meet would be great. Suggestion -- 3pm Promenade Lounge Deck 3 has worked great in the past.

 

[cogero]

Hi, All

Sorry, life has been busy around here. Our family is interested in doing FE's. Lots of fun.

No need to start a separate thread - just do it within this one. I have one of first posts at the start if you want me to edit that as we go along.

Meet would be great. Suggestion -- 3pm Promenade Lounge Deck 3 has worked great in the past.

Sounds good to me for the fE list and the meet.

 

[mrsmarilyn]

OK its after midnight WHY CAN'T I CHECK IN YET? I am paid up! Geez, I need to go to bed, when will they pull the switch already?? It was supposed to go live at 12:01AM EDT May 6th. It's now 12:15AM and NADA.

 

[Robmom]

I can't check in either! I'm falling asleep too.

 

[mrsmarilyn]

I can't check in either! I'm falling asleep too.

at least its not just me. I am annoyed--I have to get to bed, I have to go to NYC all day tomorrow. My travel agent is somewhere on the ocean on the Dream or the Fantasy or such, so I can't even call her. NOT happy at the moment.

 

[mrsmarilyn]

My travel agent did tell me EDT. you don't suppose they changed it to PDT? No way am I staying up till 3AM!