June 6, 2009--Anybody going?

[Suz D]

Hi again!

Lia, I didn't take ONE picture of Cinderella and the girls. I was too stunned, but the photopass guy took tons and I can post one of them after the cruise when we get back and do our photopass pictures.

One thing I forgot to mention. On Sunday when we are at Topsiders at 11:30, our family of 4 will be wearing matching bright green Disney T-shirts. Just look for us! I will be wearing a lime green button that says "I'm celebrating".

I totally can't WAIT until Saturday!!!

How are you getting the snickers bars on without having them melt? I really wanted to bring chocolate for our servers but didn't think I could get it onboard in anything other than liquid form?

Suz

 

[Taffygirl]

Taffygirl - to PM, just roll your cursor over the person's name (ex, Principessa) and click and a list of actions drops down - one is "Send a private message to Principessa" I thought I read somewhere else you need 10 posts before you can PM or 20 or some number, but I'm not sure.

Thanks Principessa, but when I clicked on the name, the only things in the drop down box were the person's name again, "View Public Profile," and "Find More Posts by Principessa." I couldn't find anything saying "Send a private message to Principessa" or anyone. I have 40 posts so that shouldn't be the problem.

Thanks anyway. Its bedtime now with more packing to do tomorrow.
Goodnight everyone. Sweet dreams (of our Disney cruise)!

 

[Krisanm67]

Hi again!

Lia, I didn't take ONE picture of Cinderella and the girls. I was too stunned, but the photopass guy took tons and I can post one of them after the cruise when we get back and do our photopass pictures.

Can't wait to see!!

One thing I forgot to mention. On Sunday when we are at Topsiders at 11:30, our family of 4 will be wearing matching bright green Disney T-shirts. Just look for us! I will be wearing a lime green button that says "I'm celebrating".

I made t-shirts in lime green. We will be wearing them on boarding day too. Mine came out ok, I'm not so happy with them - pics/transfers came out too dark, but I've never made them before so they will do for this trip (I'll just have to go on another Disney Cruise so I have a chance to try again).

Suz

I've got a pic to upload, I'll give it a try. This was taken in Dec. 08 Last family pic we've had. Plan to take tons on cruise

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[Krisanm67]

I've got a pic to upload, I'll give it a try. This was taken in Dec. 08 Last family pic we've had. Plan to take tons on cruise

Sorry, that message got all messed up. My responses are in the quote section and my pic didn't upload. Hmmmm I'll try again.

 

[CRUIZEN MAMMA]

Well this will probably be my last post, just killing time at work till 11 when I can pick up my son and then head home to pack up and head out. DH finally packed at 10 pm last night but it's all done and I'm so ready so this trip-
I did the mini chocs as part of the Kids FE and just plan on carrying them in carryon -hoping if I keep them cool they won't melt. I have left over herseys from a school party might bring those for the CM's.

We are staying at the Four Points till Sat- I plan on being at the port at 9:45am- Dh will drop us off w/ the luggage and then take the shuttle.

See you in 3 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[lrensin]

I've got a pic to upload, I'll give it a try. This was taken in Dec. 08 Last family pic we've had. Plan to take tons on cruise

Kristine, I'm totally with you on that! Not ONE good family photo in 2 1/2 years! I'm really looking forward to the formal pic on DCL!!

To upload your pic, go to photobucket. Once you upload the pick, look underneath the photo to the list of different image forms. The last one is IMG and in the box is the link you can use here. Copy and paste it directly into this message box and it'll show up. I know I didn't explain that as well as the link Amanda posted, but it is super easy.

Suz - thank God for photopass!!!! Also love that you can purchase the CD of photos to do what you want with! Was Cinderella at the Epcot lunch? My friends went a few weeks ago and she was there (but was not there when we went years ago). I thought that was pure magic, but your story wins! What an incredible memory!

 

[Krisanm67]

We booked the Captain Nautica snorkel adventure and we go at 12 also. Is that the one you are on? I guess there are three different ones. I chose the fastest boat 'cause we just want to get to the spot and see the turtles (hopefully). I've never snorkeled either. I'm not sure about me yet on this one, but I'll let you know on the cruise meet up. I'm so excited to meet you and everyone. On St. Martin we are doing the under two flags tour - MIL idea and I hope the kids will do ok as they like to go, go, go, not sit on a bus - but at least we get to both parts of island (particularly the French side I am excited to see and try pastries) and there is time to explore, so I don't think it is bus riding and history the whole time. If you sign up for that one, we can hang out. We canceled our trip to Paradise point on St. Thomas because of the fire. I'm a little unsure about the 4pm return from Buck Island also, AND we have our Palo res for that night at 6pm. We are really pushing things that day

Kristine,

We are also booked for the Buck Island catamaran snorkel excursion. Which one did you book? We are booked on the 12:15 one. Family did not want to have to have it be very early in the morning. I guess the concern I have is that it looks like it runs from 12:15-4:00pm and according to cruise docs we are supposed to be onboard that day at 4:00pm.

In any event, we booked it and I can say I am a bit concerned that I won't be able to get the mechanics of the snorkeling itself, though I will give it the old college try and worse case scenario, I get a nice boat ride and swim out of it.

I have not booked anything for Saint Maarten. I wouldn't mind teaming up with another family who doesn't have any excursions booked and maybe we can figure out how to wing it together. Neither DH or I are real comfortable wandering around aimlessly, especially with our kids in tow. Any suggestions?

 

[Krisanm67]

Kristine, I'm totally with you on that! Not ONE good family photo in 2 1/2 years! I'm really looking forward to the formal pic on DCL!!

To upload your pic, go to photobucket. Once you upload the pick, look underneath the photo to the list of different image forms. The last one is IMG and in the box is the link you can use here. Copy and paste it directly into this message box and it'll show up. I know I didn't explain that as well as the link Amanda posted, but it is super easy.

I did it! Thanks for the help! This photo was taken in Dec 08 up in Flagstaff, AZ at my graduation.

 

[lrensin]

Kristine - love the picture!!! Even if it's over a year old, it's a GREAT picture and definitely one to be proud of!

My son "graduates" from preschool tomorrow and I'm already balling. Things just go so fast once they start kindergarten and I'm sad to see this first part of his life go by. Thank God I have one more, but....

OK - unrelated question - hairdryers. Anyone have any thoughts about how good the ones in the cabins are or if I should bring my own??? Thanks!

 

[degrapevine]

Hey, all!

Just an FYI - The fire on St. Thomas was on Mountain Top (the one with the "famous" banana daiquiris) NOT Paradise Point (the one with the sky ride). Paradise Point is in the opposite direction of Mountain Top. We canceled our Butterfly Secrets and Mountain Views excursion, which went to Mountain Top, and I booked the Butterfly Farm separate, as well as the Sky Ride to Paradise Point. Those two are not scheduled excursions, just tickets that you can use anytime during the day. They were actually a little cheaper through DCL than buying them on location. DH is happpier, since the Butterfly/Mountain excursion was at 9:15 AM and he did not want to have to get up that early! This way, we can sleep in, have a lazy morning around the pool, eat lunch, then head out.

I also read in another thread that they have started up the Dine and Play program again, which lets kids in late seating get their dinner first, then after 45 minutes the CMs come and sign them out to go to the clubs. Great for us, since DD8 always wants to go and we have to draw straws (well, not really, but you get the idea) to see who will take her. Now, she can go, the boys can head out, and DH and I can linger over dessert. Yeah!

I just got home from school and the 5th Grade Celebration is over and went great! I am half deaf, though ... Boy, those kids are noisy and the music was so loud. Or maybe I'm just getting old. Anyway, last big thing done - Tomorrow is a half day, so I've got to get everything done so we can pack on Friday. FE gifts are done, just need to be "wrapped" and the Kids' Exchange gifts are printed, just need to laminate and wrap with the candy/stickers/stamps/etc. Then door magnets and start piling clothes. What was I thinking booking a cruise 2 days after school gets out? Oh yeah - The FL Resident discount got me!

See you all on Saturday - We'll be arriving at the port around 11 and will all be wearing matching Disney shirts with characters' faces on balls. I think this is the last time we'll be able to wear them, though. The kids are growing like crazy! 3 days to go ...

Rose

 

[Principessa]

On St. Martin we are doing the under two flags tour - MIL idea and I hope the kids will do ok as they like to go, go, go, not sit on a bus - but at least we get to both parts of island (particularly the French side I am excited to see and try pastries) and there is time to explore, so I don't think it is bus riding and history the whole time. If you sign up for that one, we can hang out.

Hey, us too! Under two flags tour, for the MIL! I wonder how many buses there will be for that tour! Maybe we can coordinate...Pastries, and perfume shopping on the French side!

I can't wait to leave PA -it's 54 degrees, raining and cloudy. Lights have been on all day. I can't imagine I'll ever be warm again!

FE is *almost* done. It was a bargain until I ran out to JoAnn's again today to get some embellishments...found cute appliques of Mickey etc. on sale.
Oh well.

Packing - well the laundry is done. I think I'll be up all night tonight. We have to leave for the airport at 6am on Friday and I'm running around all day tomorrow. When was it that we had weeks and weeks to get ready??

Love the pictures everyone is posting. By the time I get around to that on the to do list we'll all be in our cabins!

See you soon!

 

[AStamm]

I can't wait to leave PA -it's 54 degrees, raining and cloudy. Lights have been on all day. I can't imagine I'll ever be warm again!

Central PA isn't too much warmer today and just as gloomy. Today was our last school day and all I could think as I got in my car to drive home is "this is summer????" Tomorrow is supposed to be the same weather-wise; not the ideal conditions to be trying to tame all the weeds in my landscaping before we leave.

A 6 am flight doesn't sound too fun, but at least you'll be in hot (and hopefully sunny) Florida early on Friday. Our flight leaves Harrisburg around 11 am...I'm hopeful we're checking into CBR by 3:00.

Can't wait to meet all the other Diser's on board. Here's a picture from our Christmas 2008 trip--we were chosen as Epcot Family of the Day. DH won't be with us for the cruise--he had a rough enough time on our 4 night cruise two years ago.

See you all in 3 days!

 

[MN Dis Fans]

It is cold here too - what is up with "summer"? We even had frost warnings last night. Cannot wait for some heat!

And way to go Kristine on your graduation!

 

[degrapevine]

Hi, again!

It's definitely NOT cold here in FL! Now you all are making me feel bad! It's been stifling here in Tampa, low to mid 80's with rain tonight (first time in a while). I am looking forward to the heat WITHOUT the humidity in the Caribbean. I can't wait!

Also, how cool is it (at least for us FL fans) that we'll be able to watch the Magic play in the NBA Finals ON THE MAGIC?! Hopefully, Diversions won't be packed in like sardines and we'll be able to enjoy some games in there. Any chance they might play a game on the Dumbotron instead a movie or two? How can you not root for a team called the Magic on a Disney cruise?

All our FE/kids gifts are done, just working on wrapping/bagging them up and the packing piles have started. I keep telling DH and the kids we ARE leaving at 8:30 AM on Saturday to get to the port. They are doubting me, but we will leave early! See you there ...

Rose

 

[Krisanm67]

Kristine - love the picture!!! Even if it's over a year old, it's a GREAT picture and definitely one to be proud of!

My son "graduates" from preschool tomorrow and I'm already balling. Things just go so fast once they start kindergarten and I'm sad to see this first part of his life go by. Thank God I have one more, but....

OK - unrelated question - hairdryers. Anyone have any thoughts about how good the ones in the cabins are or if I should bring my own??? Thanks!

Thanks!!

Good luck tomorrow at preschool graduation {{{hugs}}} it is really hard. I get so sentimental every milestone too.

I'm not packing a hair dryer. Even if the one they have isn't great, I don't want to pack one more thing. We have so much packed I can't believe it! We almost need a suitcase just for shoes, but with formal night and semi-formal and needing sandals/flipflops and tennis shoes.......

 

[Krisanm67]

It is cold here too - what is up with "summer"? We even had frost warnings last night. Cannot wait for some heat!

And way to go Kristine on your graduation!

Thanks!! I'm so happy to be done with school, for now anyway.

I wish we had a frost warning. It is 78 here and it's 1 in the morning! Our days are in the 100's now. I can't wait to go on the cruise to cool off

 

[disneydka]

Today is the last day of school and my last chance to get packed. I took tomorrow off and we are heading down to the port bright and early. We have so much luggage but that is DCL's fault for giving me 4 luggage tags per person. FE gifts are done and most of the packing has been done as well, am up early to bubble wrap our bottles of booze and run through the packing list to see what I forgot. DH is off today so he will have a honey do list to complete while I am slaving away at work. See you all in 2 days!

 

[RadioNate]

Hi, again!

It's definitely NOT cold here in FL! Now you all are making me feel bad! It's been stifling here in Tampa, low to mid 80's with rain tonight (first time in a while). I am looking forward to the heat WITHOUT the humidity in the Caribbean. I can't wait!

Also, how cool is it (at least for us FL fans) that we'll be able to watch the Magic play in the NBA Finals ON THE MAGIC?! Hopefully, Diversions won't be packed in like sardines and we'll be able to enjoy some games in there. Any chance they might play a game on the Dumbotron instead a movie or two? How can you not root for a team called the Magic on a Disney cruise?

All our FE/kids gifts are done, just working on wrapping/bagging them up and the packing piles have started. I keep telling DH and the kids we ARE leaving at 8:30 AM on Saturday to get to the port. They are doubting me, but we will leave early! See you there ...

Rose

They showed the NBA Finals on the Wonder last year when we sailed then. Being from Orlando, and a sportscaster by trade, I think DH's head might explode if they don't show any of the games!

I feel so over packed it isn't even funny! I'm glad I"m not the only one!

I'm starting to get scared about keeping DD 18 months safe on the ship but I have to trust it'll be ok.

DS told us that he is spending all the time in the club, lol!

 

[degrapevine]

Dawn ... DCL only sends two luggage tags per person. The passenger's name is printed on both ends of the tag that gets folded in half, then you tear off the backing of just one half of the tag and press it together. Just make sure you don't have more than 2 x # of passengers on your trip or you won't have enough tags!

Rose

 

[Taffygirl]

DH won't be with us for the cruise--he had a rough enough time on our 4 night cruise two years ago.

OMG, I laughed right out loud when I read this comment about your DH. Mine was pretty much the same way after our 4 night cruise on the Wonder, but he is now looking forward to the Magic. Without a casino he got bored by the last day on the Wonder, but I'm sure he'll be fine and entertained what with the NBA finals and the wine/margarita/martini tastings we all want to do.

We leave early tomorrow morning, so see you all on Saturday!