LAST CALL for the 10/18/03 Eastern Magic Cruise!

[nadtwins1]

We are starting to pack and Have questions on what to bring. I know a saw a good list , but I cannot find it if any one knows where to look It would be a big help. Thank you!!

 

[alex1963]

Can someone fill me in on how many counselors there are to tip (give a phone card to...) I have one daughter almost 8. Do they have many different ones? I want to come prepared! Can't believe it's finally here! Thanks for any help, see you all in 5 days!

 

[doberman2002]

Hi everybody

Rena, I saw your post about outlet shopping and thought I might add my thoughts. If shopping is really what you want to do on the start of your vacation, then Orlando is the place to go. You will see signs all over that will direct you to all the outlets. You may want to go online and look up in your search Orlando shopping outlets. There are a couple of good outlet malls, I think one of them has Old Navy, and Gap. And don't worry it is fairly easy to get around in Orlando, as I always say to my DH, all roads lead to Disney.

I don't know about you guys, but I cant wait until Thursday morning, when we are high above the clouds slowly making our way towards the palm trees with sun streaming into every window. I just love flying into Orlando. See you all soon.

 

[Perchinske]

Thanks for the suggestions!

I have convinced my DH to go to Disney Marketplace. Thanks Pam! Actually it did not take to much convincing. We land around 11:30 am on Friday, so after renting the car I think we will head there and then leave early to avoid rush hour and check in to the Radisson by late afternoon.

Talk to you all tomorrow, one day closer

 

[paulcrsb]

nadtwins1 - I'm not a list type of person (I think it's a guy thing) but I did some poking around and found this site which has a bunch of great lists.

http://www.geocities.com/Calgon1/


alex1963 - Sorry. I can't help you with this one. My kids were all too old.

Paul

 

[skc2116]

One more day down (at least on the east coast) 5 more to go.until we are

 

[skc2116]

Good Morning, anyone else having a hard time sleeping. Getting to excited I guess to sleep at night

 

[paulcrsb]

Good Morning all!

Spent last night starting to pack (this was DW's idea not mine. It's still way too early.)

We are now less than 24 hours away from leaving! I'll finish up the last minute stuff and get the lawn mowed today. We don't get back until the 29th so the yard will probably be a jungle when we get back.

We had a nice conversation on the phone with Lindsay yeasterday. I hope we helped with your questions.

All right fellow cruisers. Rise and shine!

Paul

 

[Perchinske]

Have a safe trip Paul and Pam!




FYI I booked through Avis back in May. I called to confirm today and ended up getting a cheaper rate.... worth a try for those of you who are renting.

I have constant butterflies in my stomach with the excitement !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Snorgg]

Perchinske ,
Good morning !
I too have had the butterflies ! For about 5 days now !
I was wondering, did you know that Avis has moved, and are no longer at the Radison ?
Just wondering...... Les

 

[Spud]

Hope everyone had a great weekend and is getting ready to . It's really getting exciting now.

alex1963 - I just looked at the kids navigators on dcltribute.com and saw that there are about 10 counselors in the 8-9 age group. Since they rotate, I think it's possible that your daughter will interact with most of them. But, you may only want to tip those that your daughter has "bonded" with. I know on our Wonder cruise, my kids really didn't get to know the counselors very well, but it might be different on the Magic where you're on the ship longer.

Rena - Can I ask what you're paying for the Avis rental? We have a rate of $37.79 plus tax and fees for a full size. That seems pretty good, so I'm wondering if it's worth calling and trying to get a better rate.

Paul & Pam - Have a great trip! Looking forward to meeting you on Saturday!!

 

[DMoss3377]

Hey everybody...wow I missed a lot this weekend. I was so busy trying to get everything squared away at work,school, home, etc before the cruise...but I'm all packed except carryon stuff and toiletries. I also got my hair cut...about 8 inches chopped off, it's a huge difference, but it's going to be so much fun on the cruise to have short hair.

I hope this week flies by, as long as I stay busy, it will....which shouldn't be too much a problem considering everything I still have to do for work and school. LOL




Check back later...

 

[Perchinske]

Thanks Les. Yes, I knew they moved. Just for the heck of it I called Budget to see their prices today. Almost $30 more than what I am paying now.

Spud, I am renting 1 day (17-18th) mid size, 33.11 (this price did not change) The price that changed was the return (renting and returning on the 25th) Economy size (39.92). I originally booked the subcompact (what was I thinking now that I am looking at the luggage, stroller....) and they were giving me almost $12 off ( sub-compact). It does not hurt to call. All they do is switch the price on your reservation you currently have. I also am bringing some upgrade coupons from my entertainement book for the mid-size. We also have to rent a car seat, so that tacks on an extra $8 per day.

Also, if you go to roomsavers.com, there is coupon for the Radisson. I know it is meant to be used if you don't have a reservation, but when I called the front desk, she said to bring it and she would adjust the price. I currently have a price of $89 and it will bring it to $79. Heh, that is extra money towards a sailaway drink


My daughter's girlfriend came by today to give her a going away gift of a princess t-shirt (to wear to the breakfast) and a minnie washcloth to take. I thought that was so sweet. They are veterans of a 3 day Disney cruise (last summer) and they are the ones who gave us the idea to go.

 

[skc2116]

Brought the suitcases in today. How I'm going to fit everything in them I don't know.

Can't wait to meet everyone
Hope I sleep tonight or I'll be exhausted by the cruise.

 

[Disneyana]

I see you all had a very busy weekend. It's almost time now! The moon was absolutely gorgeous last night, huge and orange. All I could think about was how lucky the people on both ships were at the moment to have a moon like that.

Paul and Pam -- Hope you guys have a safe flight out. And Paul-- you should have been packed weeks ago. It's never too early to pack, you know.

I am almost tempted to sit in front of the computer for the next four days and watch my countdown timer tick those seconds away. Just a little excited, I guess.

 

[Snorgg]

Hi gang !
It was a beautiful day here in Connecticut ! As nice a day as it was, it seems that the time is gragging by ever so slow ! All I have to do is get through the next three days, but it seems so far away! Y-I-K-E-S !!!
Note to self: stay busy! stop thinking about it!
Yeah ! Right !
Anyone else having a tough time sleeping at night? Toss-n-turn, toss-n-turn !! ALL NIGHT LONG !
On another note, I printed out the coupon for the Raddison, but on the bottom it says it's for "walk-ins only". I guess I'll try walking in with it !
Avis still has the double upgrade coupon available online too !
G'night all, meeting at the firehouse at 7 tonight, maybe that'll keep my mind busy for a while !!
Be well, Les

 

[skc2116]

Disneyana - I know what your mean " am almost tempted to sit in front of the computer for the next four days and watch my countdown timer tick those seconds away. Just a little excited, I guess. "
I can't seem to concentrate on anything, my mind keeps wondering back to

 

[paulcrsb]

Hey Les!

Where did you find the Avis upgrade at?

Paul

 

[Spud]

Les - I'd like to know too! I searched all over the place and couldn't find it.

Paul-You're still here. I thought that you left already!

 

[paulcrsb]

Hi Spud!

I'm still here for a little while longer. We leave the house at 4am!

Is everyone reading the 10/11/03 cruisers live posts? The new changes sound pretty cool!

Paul