Looking for Nov 9th ~ 7 Day Western Magic Cruisers!

[HAKOONAMATATA]

HAD TO CHANGE MY RES TO 02 NOV DUE TO KIDS TIME OFF OF SCHOOL SO WON'T BE CRUISING WESTERN AFTEALL
LISA

 

[dis4me]

Hi Lisa I was going to tell you that. Our kids have off from school Nov 7,8 and11th of Nov The first two are teacher's convention. Unfortunately veteran's day fell the next week this year.Do you have the whole week off?

 

[Shercara]

Hi everyone! Welcome Aboard peagreenid & DuncanLL!
So sorry you won't be joining us Lisa -- My DH and I have decided it's our 20th Anniversary - and we want our boys with us -- so they will end up missing some school - but we feel the experience and family time is both educational and priceless.

I can't believe it's only about 3 & 1/2 months away! It will be here before we know it!

Shirley! you found our post! -- and no we have never been to Key West, and I haven't planned anything for us to do there yet!

We just got back from a week in Myrtle Beach SC - one of our favorite vacation spots, and I will begin giving our itinerary serious thought soon - I've been reading your wonderful post "back from Key West..." and when things settle down here a bit - I'll be e-mailing you for some of the info you were so kind to collect for us Dis'ers! How did you know I was going to ask you if you could include one of your Key Lime Pies in the basket I will be ordering!! You and Norm are such sweethearts to help us all out Sending Pixie Dust and God's Blessings to you both!
Sherri

 

[peagreenid]

We too, are also pulling our children from school. I know that the teachers must HATE us, but, I wouldn't do it any other way. Our family Vacation time is very important to us as well as the extra money I save by going off season. They both do well in school, and they have to make up their school work.

Mutt and Jeff had such a wonderful time last year, they don't want to go back to WDW anymore. We are looking forward to the new itinerary as we didn't care for St. Maarten although we loved st. Thomas. We may be joined by a friend of ours and fellow cruiser that I met on my last cruise with DCL. Can't wait to meet all of you......

smiles Patty

Are any of you staying at the Rad the night before?

 

[Tiiiigergirl]

Hi Patty! Looks like you found a new fun group. But you will be missed and if you decide to come with us, you will be most welcome. I hope the elk are happy!

 

[DuncanLL]

Our kids will be missing 2-1/2 days of school for the cruise. We didn't think that was too bad. We'll tell the teachers right at the start of the school year. Our kids go to a Christian school and it is their teacher's convention. The public school convention is the week before.

110 days and counting...

Linda

 

[peagreenid]

I don't think that the Elk are going to be happy.......
we had to change our dates, because DH plans on hunting them.
And I think he is planning on shooting 1.....

I don't really care.....venison is not my favorite, but if he enjoys it, what can i say.

maybe we can cruise again together......
smiles Patty

 

[peagreenid]

We have never met........but I would love to get some info on KW....... We don't plan on doing an excursion here, but I would love to know what we can do. We are 2 adults and 2 14 year olds.

Thanks Patty

 

[marty Jay]

Hi Everyone,

We have just booked our first cruise ever for November 9th and I am soo excited. This will be our second trip to Walt Disney World. We were there two years ago in November and had such a blast we decided to come back again this year and added the cruise into our vacation. I'd be most grateful for any tips or information on planning for the cruise. We booked a cat 11 cabin for my husband , daughter and son and have received the early dinning seating. Has anyone heard if they are changing the times for dinner on this particular cruise as well? We live on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada and was wondering if there may be any other Canadians on this cruise as well.

Have a wonderful day

martyjay

 

[peagreenid]

Welcome....
I haven't heard about any dinner time changes. Sounds like most of our fellow cruisers are from New Jersey......
We cruised last year in September and had a wonderful couple from Nova Scotia dine with us nightly. We had a great time.
Haven't heard from too many fellow cruisers on this thread... I think everyone is a little shy.
To say the least.......THE GREEN GANG isn't!!! We sailed last year on 9/29/02 with a great bunch of fellow Disers. We set up dining partners, a group brunch and a sail away party.

I have boy/girl twins that are 14. DH is a Fireman. I am an electronics technician/ PT travel agent. We are booked for late dining. If you have any questions......Fire Away...
smiles Patty

 

[bjspalding]

Marty Jay,
I believe the dinner time changes were just for the 3 and 4 day cruises, and are going to end in September. It is just a trial.

See you in November!!!

 

[themousemademedoit]

How many of you 11/9 cruisers are staying at the Radisson the night before the cruise? Hope to see you there!!!

 

[marty Jay]

Well after having a chance to go view some of the other threads regarding excursions, dinner rotations , shows etc. for this cruise I may start to panic. Firstly I hadn't realized there was a formal and semi-formal dinner. Does this mean that you need ball gowns and tuxes? I read through the Disney Brouchure on cruises and it only mentions dresses and jackets. I just don't want to show up for dinner and find myself seriously under dress for it. Which of the restaurants will this be in? Where would I learn more about the dinner rotations and do you pick it or does Disney assign them to you when you board?

Hope any of you experienced cruisers can give me some feedback.

Thanks

Marty Jay

 

[peagreenid]

Dinner rotations are assigned. As far as the Formal night- The Green Gang does it to the hilt with tuxes and gowns. What a wonderful picture opportunity for our family, I hadn't seen my husband look that great since our Wedding day and my son......was SOOOOOOOOOOO handsome.
I really had to drag my husband into the Tux, but, I think he is looking forward to it this year.

Formal/Semi-Formal nights are at all restaurants in the rotation, you just go to your assigned restaurants. Mickey and Minnie are dressed to the nine's and we got great pictures of our kids with them. We also got pictures with the Captain, at the Captains Gala.

Any more questions- Fire Away!
smiles Patty

 

[dis4me]

Marty Jay
Just to give you another perspective
This is our 3rd disney cruise.Although I agree Tuxes and ball gowns look terrrific.My dh wore a dark suit for both formal and semiformal night.I did however wear a long gown. This year I am not sure DH is definaely not bringing a tux but I have to see what fits before I make a decision( just had a baby in May(. Many people wear suits and dresses so if you feel you don't want to get dressed to the nines don't feel like you have to.
I must agree with Peagreeid though It is a lot of fun and produces excellent pictures.We used last years formals of the girls in their formal with Minnie for Christmas cards
Toni

 

[DuncanLL]

Welcome Marty Jay.

Well, we're now less than 100 days from sailing!!

We're getting excited and starting to get our excursions planned. We've decided to do the Conch Train on our own in KW, the Stingray City Tour through DCL on GC and we have ourselves on a list for a Dolphin Swim in Cozumel. They don't have a swim scheduled, but I suppose if enough are interested, they might add one. We'll book Dolphin Encounter through DCL if it doesn't pan out.

We were going to use DCL transfers, but are going to save a bunch by renting a car just to drive to Port. $40 each way. Our flight doesn't arrive until 11:30 Fri. night so we're staying near the airport instead of driving out to the Radisson that late.

I've talked to some of the people going on the Aug. 3 Western and asked them to be sure to post trip reports.

This our 5th DCL cruise, but 1st Western - can't wait.

Linda

 

[dis4me]

Linda
I guess you found airfare.Did you ge good prices Are you going out of Newark or Philly. We still haven't found anything under 220.We may have to drive. YUK
Toni

 

[DuncanLL]

We booked Delta out of Philly for $190. I was afraid to wait too long. If a big Delta sale comes out, I'll try to get a credit. We're saving $250 from our original ground transportation/Fri. night hotel plans, so we're in active savings mode.

Linda

 

[Diva of Dragons]

Hi All!!
I posted near the beginning of this thread that we (DH & I) will be on the 11/9 cruise depending on $$$. The update is....we'll be there!!! (4th DCL cruise, 1st Western) I guess we're the odd balls, in more ways then one, 'cause we're from Southern CA !! We have late seating and my be traveling with 4 other people.

marty Jay:: The formal night is Monday, semi-formal is Thursday in all restaurants. Also, where on Vancouver Island? My Great Aunt and her husband lived in Nanaimo forever! It's so beautiful up there!!!


Looking forward to meeting everyone!! And, no, we're not shy

 

[peagreenid]

Well that Makes us both Odd Balls..........I'm from Idaho!!!
We too have late dining.

We can't wait to put faces to names........

smiles Patty