June 15 '08 Mexican Riv. Cruise

[Brooklyn]

Just wondering if anyone else booked the Dolphin Encounter through Sea Life Park in Puerto Vallarta. We did not book through DCL bc we could not take our DD 3 with us. At Sea Life Park not only can we take her with us but she is free!!! Adults are only $69 and kids 6 - 12 are $59.

Just wondering if anyone else booked this.

It seems like a cool place, it is like a mini water park and admissio to the water park is included in the price above.

 

[djdj456]

My family and my husbands family will be going on the cruise. My brother will be 17 and graduating high school the week of the cruise and my other brother is 12. This is crazy that so many kids are 17 and 12 on the cruise! We're really looking forward to it...about 6 weeks to go! Wahoo!

BTW someone mentioned they were zip-lining and we are too....we're really looking forward to that excursion!

Has anyone gone on this trip before or do you know of any cool things we should do on the ship? My husband and I went last year for our honeymoon, but this is the first DC for the rest of the family (my dads been wanting to go for YEARS) and we'd love to make it extra special for them.

 

[djdj456]

We are booked on a category 12 with hopes of upgrading at port. This will be an adjustment for us because on our honeymoon we splurged and got the family sized room with Verandah. That was nice, but I just can't see forking over that much money this time. We have never been to the west coast before, so we are trying to plan activities to do on the Sunday that we disembark. We want to see the Hollywood sign and the walk of fame, that kind of stuff.

A little about us...

I (26) am an accountant... not a CPA, but almost. I have been going to WDW since I was 6. I went on my first Disney cruise in 2006 and it was the most relaxing vacation I had ever had. My favorite Disney Resort in POFQ and my favorite ride is Space Mountain. My favorite thing about a Disney cruise is the food and slow pace of it all.

My wife (23) teaches kindergarten at a public school, and is the process of becoming a grad school student. She did not grow up in a "Disney" family, but was a quick and easy convert. Her first cruise was with me. Her favorite resort is also POFQ and favorite ride is Soarin'. Her favorite thing about a Disney cruise is getting pictures made (especially with Characters) and the shows. Oh yeah, she likes to blow all of our money at Shutter's too.

The only thing we are nervous about is our table assignment. I hope whoever gets us likes us!

Let's get this part started.

Nice to see were not the only ones in 12 and hoping to upgrade. When we went on our honeymoon we did it right too but this time we couldn't justify the expense although we're hoping we might get moved up...either way though we'll have a great time. Have you heard if upgrading is likely? The TA pretty much laughed at me when I asked about it so I'm not terribly hopeful. Anyways, my husband is 27 and I'm 24 and this is our second cruise too. I grew up in a Disney household and my husband did not, but like your wife he was a quick convert and now won't cruise any other way and even encourages my tour of DL for all my friends who have never been (I had a season pass for years and was a wee bit obsessed with learning trivia for some of that time ). The cruise last time was the most relaxing trip I'd even taken so I'm really looking forward to this one too!

 

[Sorcerer Mom]

My family and my husbands family will be going on the cruise. My brother will be 17 and graduating high school the week of the cruise and my other brother is 12. This is crazy that so many kids are 17 and 12 on the cruise! We're really looking forward to it...about 6 weeks to go! Wahoo!

BTW someone mentioned they were zip-lining and we are too....we're really looking forward to that excursion!

Has anyone gone on this trip before or do you know of any cool things we should do on the ship? My husband and I went last year for our honeymoon, but this is the first DC for the rest of the family (my dads been wanting to go for YEARS) and we'd love to make it extra special for them.

Glad that you're joining us! How fun that you'll be traveling with lots of family! Yes, seems like there will be lots of HS grads on board, my DD included This is the first DC for me and my family but there are some veteran cruisers here who will, I'm sure, have some great advice. As soon as the first Mex. Riv. cruise returns lets hope to see some navigators posted so we can get the scoop on activities etc.

Brooklyn is our fish extender organizer - we hope you'll join in on the fun

 

[Sorcerer Mom]

Nice to see were not the only ones in 12 and hoping to upgrade. When we went on our honeymoon we did it right too but this time we couldn't justify the expense although we're hoping we might get moved up...either way though we'll have a great time. Have you heard if upgrading is likely? The TA pretty much laughed at me when I asked about it so I'm not terribly hopeful. Anyways, my husband is 27 and I'm 24 and this is our second cruise too. I grew up in a Disney household and my husband did not, but like your wife he was a quick convert and now won't cruise any other way and even encourages my tour of DL for all my friends who have never been (I had a season pass for years and was a wee bit obsessed with learning trivia for some of that time ). The cruise last time was the most relaxing trip I'd even taken so I'm really looking forward to this one too!

Unfortunately, Steven41782 jumped ship and is visiting WDW instead. Happy to hear that you love DL...we had APs also for a couple of years but it got just too pricey for us, that and the price of gas has made us reduce our trips to CA. Going from 4-5 trips/year to maybe one has not gone over well in my house Sounds like you live in CA?

 

[Sorcerer Mom]

Hi Brooklyn & Sorcerer Mom:

Thanks for the links! I have no problem doing more then one night! Just let me know and I'll get going on goodies!!! We have 2 Staterooms they are 6089 & 6090. The teens are in the inside cabin. We did ajoining last year and realized we spent a lot of money for a bed, a closet & a shower for them. DH really enjoyed the veranda so we went down a deck and got the inside for them. I guess I need two extenders I'll have to find the sewing machinie

I have no preference on days as far as the gifting. Just let me know and hopefully we can find more folks to join our fun. Otherwise it will just be us three musketeers

Hi Secretkeeper....what'd you decide to do for your fish extenders? I would offer you my sewing machine but I'd have to find it under several layers of dust There was a thread on the forum about fish extenders and they had some good no-sew ideas....using cute canvas bags they decorated.

DD has is registering for your college class for next year this afternoon...gulp! OMG, reality is really setting in

 

[djdj456]

We are booked on a category 12 with hopes of upgrading at port. This will be an adjustment for us because on our honeymoon we splurged and got the family sized room with Verandah. That was nice, but I just can't see forking over that much money this time. We have never been to the west coast before, so we are trying to plan activities to do on the Sunday that we disembark. We want to see the Hollywood sign and the walk of fame, that kind of stuff.

A little about us...

I (26) am an accountant... not a CPA, but almost. I have been going to WDW since I was 6. I went on my first Disney cruise in 2006 and it was the most relaxing vacation I had ever had. My favorite Disney Resort in POFQ and my favorite ride is Space Mountain. My favorite thing about a Disney cruise is the food and slow pace of it all.

My wife (23) teaches kindergarten at a public school, and is the process of becoming a grad school student. She did not grow up in a "Disney" family, but was a quick and easy convert. Her first cruise was with me. Her favorite resort is also POFQ and favorite ride is Soarin'. Her favorite thing about a Disney cruise is getting pictures made (especially with Characters) and the shows. Oh yeah, she likes to blow all of our money at Shutter's too.

The only thing we are nervous about is our table assignment. I hope whoever gets us likes us!

Let's get this part started.

hey...

just wondering if some of the other teens wanted to meet before the cruise via facebook, e-mail, aim, or myspace. i've always done this before cruises and it made it so much better once on the boat to know people already!

let me know and i can personal-message you my info, and we can get this party started before the party starts!

I'd love for my brother to get to know people before the cruise...he's kinda bummer that he's two weeks shy of 18 and can't hang out with the adults all the time so I'm sure that any of the friends he can make before the trip would be helpful.

 

[djdj456]

Thank you! I PM'd you DD's e-mail so they can talk a bit beforehand too.

Headed out soon....it's beautiful here in LV but super windy....I'll be wearing the windblown style today...

Apparently I havent posted enough yet to send a private message but would like to get my brother into the chat with the other 17 year olds so he knows someone on the ship and doesn't feel loney. Can someone tell me who he should talk to?

 

[djdj456]

Unfortunately, Steven41782 jumped ship and is visiting WDW instead. Happy to hear that you love DL...we had APs also for a couple of years but it got just too pricey for us, that and the price of gas has made us reduce our trips to CA. Going from 4-5 trips/year to maybe one has not gone over well in my house Sounds like you live in CA?

I totally understand about the price...its crazy! I grew up in CA but now live in MD. My family is coming from CA and his from MD so it should be a LOT of fun since we don't get to spend much time together being so far apart.

Currently, I'm trying to convince my husband to wear his Army dress uniform for the formal night (I heard some talk about that on here) and it seems just as challenging as getting some husbands to wear ties....I think I'm winning him over though!

We're really looking forward to the time off and all the excursions. My family will be doing lots of beach excursions and we'll be doing the adventure stuff. What time is everyone doing the zipline in PV?

 

[djdj456]

Hi Secretkeeper....what'd you decide to do for your fish extenders? I would offer you my sewing machine but I'd have to find it under several layers of dust There was a thread on the forum about fish extenders and they had some good no-sew ideas....using cute canvas bags they decorated.

DD has is registering for your college class for next year this afternoon...gulp! OMG, reality is really setting in

If you dont want to sew a new one they have some on ebay.

 

[Sorcerer Mom]

Apparently I havent posted enough yet to send a private message but would like to get my brother into the chat with the other 17 year olds so he knows someone on the ship and doesn't feel loney. Can someone tell me who he should talk to?

Just sent you a PM.....

 

[Sorcerer Mom]

OMG, Brooklyn.....could it be.....it's Page 11 Where are you?!!

 

[Brooklyn]

Currently, I'm trying to convince my husband to wear his Army dress uniform for the formal night (I heard some talk about that on here) and it seems just as challenging as getting some husbands to wear ties....I think I'm winning him over though!

So true!!!! It is like pulling my teeth for my husband!!!! HAHA

 

[djdj456]

If you dont want to sew a new one they have some on ebay.

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[djdj456]

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[Brooklyn]

Welcome djdj456!!! I am so happy there are others here now!!! Yeah!!!

Let me know if you want to take part in the fish extender gifts.

 

[djdj456]

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[djdj456]

this website wont let me send emails until I post 10 times so in advance I apologize for the next 3 posts to get myself to 10...

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[djdj456]

Welcome djdj456!!! I am so happy there are others here now!!! Yeah!!!

Let me know if you want to take part in the fish extender gifts.

Thanks!! I think Ill have to pass this time on the fish extender gifts but that sounds like a great time!!

 

[Brooklyn]

OMG, Brooklyn.....could it be.....it's Page 11 Where are you?!!

I am here!!!! I am still in shock!!!! Yeah!!!!