July 27 - 7 Day Eastern Cruise

[beachgirls]

My DD's 15 1/2 and 10 1/2 and I are taking the Magic Cruise in July - is there anyone else out there going during that time - would like to get to know some "cruisers" and possibly meet up on the cruise. My husband doesn't get to join us so I'm sure I'll have to meet some new friends to help enjoy my stay on the ship so I won't bug my sister and her family and my girls will probably leave their mom in a flash to do their own thing.

Hope to hear from you all and get some good advice as we've never been on a cruise - this is our first.

 

[ldb1030]

We'll be there!
My husband and I along w/ our 11 year old daughter and some of my other family members!

I know of another OK family going that I met on this board!!!!

 

[beachgirls]

That's great - have you guys been on a cruise before? What cabin are you staying in - we're on Deck 6 Stateroom 6078. My 10 year old daughter's name is Taylor. I'm sure they will probably meet up on their group due to their age. Where are you from?

 

[ldb1030]

We are in a cat. 7 on deck 5! And we live right close to you ....in KS!
This will be our 2nd Disney Cruise! We did the 4 day in July of 2000 and booked the 7day almost as soon as we got home!
You will have a wonderful time!

 

[D A P & I]

Hey we are slowly growing We are with you guys too! DH, Myself, DD 8 and DS 4. Plus my Dad and Stepmom. My mom is an angel now She died from breastcancer, make sure to check your self monthly Anyway we are first time cruisers too

Anne

 

[beachgirls]

Hey - ldb1030 AND D A P & I

Glad to hear we're all on the same ship; same date - does anyone have any idea about what excursions they are going to be doing offshore?? My sister has been getting a lot of ideas from this message board, but I've still not decided what I want to do when we get to the islands. I think we should all meet up and introduce ourselves when we get on the ship (of course, after we get everyone settled)

D A P & I - where are you from? I'm from Norman, Oklahoma - where are you at on the ship?

Idb1030 - glad to hear your from KS - how's the weather there these days - Just rainy in Oklahoma this month - our tornado season - we're a category 6 - not sure what all that stuff means - I'm just glad to be on board the ship? What is your DD 11 interests? Both my DD's play softball and basketball - but they are eagerly awaiting for school to be out (in about 2 weeks)

 

[ldb1030]

It's hot and muggy here and we had some tornados last night but it was all north of us thank goodness!
My daughter also plays softball and she is in dance/gymnastics class! She is out of school in 3 weeks and looking VERY forward to the summer! We talk about the cruise pretty much everyday! Can't concentrate of anything else!

 

[D A P & I]

Hi Beachgirl & Idb1030:
We are in a cat. 8 on deck 5, sure wish we could get an upgrade to a veranda. We are glad to be going too
We are from North Carolina.
Our kids get out in three weeks, then we will be waiting for the days to pass till the cruise.
We are not sure of excursions???? May just shop on the islands and see the beaches. Maybe a taxi, Just soooooooooo expensive for us.
Anyway we will all have a great time I am sure

Anne

 

[ldb1030]

Hey beachgirls! I just thought of something!!!! I bet your sister and her family are the other family from OK that I was talking about!!!!!

 

[beachgirls]

D A P & I & ldb1030

Hey - you guys are both on Deck 5 - maybe your right next door to each other - that would be great for you two!!! Must come visite me on Deck 6.

Idb1030 - I bet your right - my sister is Paintballbusters - she told me she's been emailing another family! She has a daughter, Callie and son, Justin (Scotty)

Trust me I know all too well about this being expensive! I've been trying to save over the past year - and haven't done a very good job, but I have decreased my credit card balance so I figure since it may be awhile before I get to go again, then I'm going to try and have as much fun as I can - BUT I think we'll be having so much fun on the ship that the extras on the island won't really matter.

 

[ldb1030]

We are working on saving our spending money now that we have the cruise paid for and yes, it is nice to buy pictures and things but you certainly can still have a great time without spending a bunch of extra $$!!

 

[beachgirls]

I'm still trying to figure out about the "tipping" and all that stuff to make sure I've got that covered as well. Never been on a cruise like this so I don't know how that "tipping" method works - any suggestions?

 

[ldb1030]

Don't stress about it! When you get your documents, there is a helpful little book in it! Just take your time and read over everything! The tipping guidelines are just suggestions and you can always tip more or less depending on the service you receive! I think you'll be surprised at the EXCELLENT service you get and then giving out the tips does not seem so bad!
I know we paid more than the suggest amount for our cabin steward!

 

[beachgirls]

Thanks for the imput - my sister just emailed me and told me you were the one she's been emailing also. This will be fun. Tell Alexa to be on the lookout for an email - I'm fixing to leave the office - talk to you tomorrow.

 

[54susie]

We're on 7/27 Magic as well. This will be our 2nd Disney Cruise. First was 12/16/01. Seems like so long ago. It was just DH and I then . . . this time it is me, DH, MIL and FIL, SIL and her family of husband and two kids and their friends with two kids. Whew! It will be a lot different than the last one!

 

[D A P & I]

54susie glad you joined us Where are you from? We are from NC. This is our first. Hope you all are as excited as we are

Anne

 

[beachgirls]

54susie

Hi - glad your going to be aboard - where will you be located at on the ship? Do you have any good suggestions for us newcomers? (i.e. what to bring, what not to bring)?

It looks like you guys are going to have a long flight ahead of you coming from California - hope you have a safe trip!!

 

[54susie]

I know we are on deck 7 in a veranda room. It's hard to tell you what to bring or not to bring because it's just the two of us. I haven't made the trip with children. The thing I can tell you is that after I made my list, I took out some of the clothing and I was glad I did. I spent so much time at the pool and stuff that I really didn't need some of the stuff I did take.

I had such a wonderful time, and I'm so looking forward to the next one in July. It is a long trip, but we come in the day before and stay at the Airport Hyatt which is right in the airport. Last time we actually rented a car the night before, drove to WDW and saw the Cirque du Soleil show at Downtown Disney. It was awesome. I don't think we will do that this time, however, I was so tired the next morning...and I want to be very refreshed to be on the first bus out of the hotel!! We got in line early at the terminal and were able to get the Pala and Spa reservations we wanted - it was great to see all the families arrive at the terminal. Kids were so excited . . . and so were the adults. While we were in line we met some really nice people and the time went by so fast. It was Christmas so the ship was beautifully decorated. I'm looking forward to seeing it without the decorations now. I CAN'T WAIT . . . CAN YOU TELL??

 

[beachgirls]

54susie

Tell me all about that whole "reservation" thing - I know from my sister telling me that it was first come first serve as far as the reservations - I'm afraid that I won't be able to get what I want plus get the girls signed up for what they want - BUT we first need to figure out what that is - what are your recommendations especially as far as the spa - what is Pala - excuse my ignorance -still learning - I know I definately want to find out where their work-out room is as I try to go to the gym on my lunch hour now and I feel I will definately be eating a whole lot more on the ship so I'll need to get that exercise on the ship!##**

 

[ldb1030]

Beachgirls! Did Taylor get an email???