Magic Christmas Cruise 2010 (Dec 18th - 29th) **** PART III ****

[bigAWL]

If you will be sailing on the 2010 11-Night Southern Caribbean Holiday Cruise on the Disney Magic from Dec 18-29, then please post here and meet all the other DISers who will celebrate Christmas with the Mouse!

PART II of this cruise meet thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2526791

PART I of this cruise meet thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1975680

Cruise Itinerary (with unofficial/unconfirmed theme nights highlighted)
Sat, Dec 18: Port Canaveral ....... (All aboard @ 4:00 p.m.)- Let the Magic Begin
Sun, Dec 19: At Sea ....................................... - Formal Night (Twice Charmed)
Mon, Dec 20: At Sea
Tue, Dec 21: St. Maarten .......... (7:45 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.)
Wed, Dec 22: Guadeloupe ........... (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Thu, Dec 23: Barbados ............. (7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.) - Pirate Night
Fri, Dec 24: Martinique ........... (7:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Sat, Dec 25: At Sea - Christmas Day ..................... - Formal Night
Sun, Dec 26: St. Thomas/St. John .. (7:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.)
Mon, Dec 27: At Sea ....................................... - Semi-formal Night (Disney Dreams)
Tue, Dec 28: Castaway Cay ......... (9:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) - Till We Meet Again: A Final Farewell
Wed, Dec 29: Port Canaveral ....... (Disembarkation)

Other Schedule Notes:
- The three restaurants should have their specialty menus on Dec 20-22. Lumiere's will have the French Dinner menu. Parrot Cay will have the Island Dinner menu. And whichever night you are in Animator's Palate during these three nights is when you would see the "Show Dinner."
- I'm not sure where they will put the Villains Tonight! show. I'm guessing either Dec 24, 25, or 26. I can see them not wanting to do it on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, but I'm not sure they would do in the 26th, because I'm assuming Disney Dreams will be on the 27th. Would they do two major productions back-to-back? I guess they could do it on Dec 21 or 22.

Calling all teens! Follow this link to the official Teen Meet thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2562840

Organized DIS Meets and Activities

• Pre Cruise Meet (WDW): bigAWL (that's me) will be happy to arrange a time and place for anyone interested in meeting on WDW property prior to the cruise. Please post here or PM me if you are interested.
  
• Pre Cruise Meet (Hyatt): A pre-cruise meet will be held in the lobby lounge from 7-9pm on the 17th. Stop by and meet some of your DIS friends.
  
• Onboard Teen Cruise Meet:For kids wanting to meet other kids. Meet on the starboard side of Deck 10 above the Goofy Pool (starboard side) on Embarkation Day at 2pm.
  
• Onboard Kids Cruise Meet:For kids wanting to meet other kids. Meet at the Mickey Pool (starboard side) on Embarkation Day at 3pm. Have a Mickey ice cream bar or soft serve, and maybe a dip in the pool. All are welcome - the big kids (adults) can start meeting, too.
  
• Onboard Cruise Meet: 3princessMommy & DVC4US are organizing an on board cruise meet inviting all DISers. Sunday Dec 19, at 2pm in Studio Sea. The plan is to combine this with the Ornament Exchange (see below) which is optional.
  
• Ornament Exchange: Anyone interested in participating in the ornament exchange should bring one wrapped ornament to the Cruise Meet. The ornaments should not cost more than $20, and if possible, they should reflect where you are from, Disney, or just something that tells us about you. We will take turns unwrapping or exchanging them à la a "white elephant" gift exchange.
  
• Fish Extenders: tinkmischief has volunteered to keep the official list of those interested in participating in the Fish Extender exchange. As of Nov 1, the FE list is officially closed. As soon as the details about groups is worked out, I'll post them here.
  
• Secret Mickey Gift Exchange: Please send a PM to Disney Rocks if you would like to participate or if you have any questions. She'll need your name, state room number, age (if participant is a child), favorite Disney character, and any other interests which would help your Secret Mickey find something appropriate for you. Gifts can be a single item or multiple items that are gifted during the course of the cruise. Total amount spent on the gift(s) should be approximately $20 - 25. Toward the end of the cruise, there is a tentative plan for a "Meet your Secret Mickey" gathering.
  
• Palo Brunch Group: Palo offers brunch service in a private dining room for groups of 12-14 adults. One brunch group is already full (thanks, DVC4US). If you would like to organize or participate in one of these groups, post here and maybe another group can fill a reservation. We'll just need someone to organize it.
  
• Private Wine Tasting DVC4US has arranged a private group wine tasting (we're going to have to call LeiLani Super Woman), on Monday Dec 20, from 1-2pm. Location is Animator's Palate. The cost should be $20 per person.
  
• DCL Holiday Events: (Possible special events scheduled by DCL, based on previous cruises)
  -- Tree-lighting ceremony.
  -- Christmas religious services on Christmas Eve (11:15 pm) and Christmas morning (8:30 am).
  -- Crew member Caroling.
  -- Santa Claus visits on Christmas morning, with cookies, hot cocoa, and coffee set up in the Lobby Atrium.
  
• T-Shirts are Available: You can order your t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc featuring the holiday cruise logo above at this website: http://www.cafepress.com/DisneyMagicChristmasShirts
  

Christmas Cruise Family Roll Call (this is not the FE List - PM tinkmischief for FE list)

Screen Name................... First Names........ Family
3PrincessGrandma.............. Ken & Lois (parents of 3princessMommy)
3PrincessMommy & bigAWL....... Joann & Aaron...... DD9, DD7, DD(almost 4)
Ahugenberg.................... Dave & Aly......... DS7, DD3
Almagetty..................... DW & DH............ DD20, DD17
Almagetty's friends........... DW & DH............ DS20, DD19, DS16
AustinAg...................... Scott & Vicky...... DD11, DD7
BakerTeam..................... Eileen & Bob....... DD16, DD13
BBQMommy...................... Caryn & Bob........ DD6
BigHugsForEeyore.............. Sarah & Heather
Cam Fam luvs Dsny............. DW & DH............ DS15, DD12
Candmfox...................... Chris & Michelle... DD8, DS7
CarolynElizabeth.............. Carolyn & DH....... DS17, DD11, DS8
cjjr6892...................... DW & DH............ DD10, DS8
clukas........................ Chris & Svetla..... DS6, DS4
colkath2005................... Collette........... DS13, DS10, DS3
Colkath2005 Parents........... Bill & Kath
cquick........................ Chuck & Connie & Patrick & Michael
craftygramma.................. Fred & Madge (parents of tinkmischief)
CruisinLattas................. Renee & Alan....... DD6, DS4
Cruisin'Nick.................. Nick (Meemous' son)
Dagny......................... DW & DH............ DD19, DS11
discruiser.................... DW & DH............ DS12, DD10, DD6, DS4
discruiser's Sister
Disney Rocks.................. Sandra & Murray.... DD14, DD12, DD9
DisneyCamper
Disneycruising.................................... DD17, DS15, DS12, DD11
disneydash.................... Steve & DW......... DD21, DS19, DD16, DS6, DS2
DisneyMom92................... Mitsy & Sister..... DD18, DDBF, DS15
dragonflydreaming............. mom................ DD9, DS8
dreamcometrue................. Kay & Alan......... DS15, DD11
DVC4US........................ LeiLani............ DD21, DD14
DVC4US' friends............... Lee & Angie........ DS22
DVC4US' parents............... Chuck & Nell
egorss78...................... Shaun & Jen........ DD6, DD4
EllaEnchanted&1Grumpy John.... Deb & John
Evans Family.................. DW & DH............ DS13, DS10
eve adkins.................... Eve & Ryan......... DS15, DS10, DS7, DD2
Fyrmedic654................... Jarod & Christi.... DD3, DS11months
Gecko1............................................ DD, DS
Hanny & AlsMom................ Carolyn & Trent.... DD10, DS7
HFC1969....................... Mike & Amy......... DS11, DD4
Hmorale....................... DW & DH............ DS8, DS6
IceSk8trsMom.................. Lisa & Mike........ DD15
IceSk8trsMom Parents.......... Joe & Cheryl
ISCHARCM...................... DH & DW............ DD11, DS3
itutorfortravel............... Kimberly & DH...... DD8
jenedpey...................... Ed & Jennifer...... DD11
jgura......................... Jill & Rob......... DD8, DD8
jksDory71..................... Cheryl & Scott (IceSk8trsMom's sister)
kehonuamemano................. DW & DH............ DD4
kevnbren...................... DW & DH............ DD17, DS16, DS15
Kitster & Corwin17............ Vicki & Stephen
knewton64..................... Kris
Liz Arjay & decked out........ Elizabeth & John... DS16, DS15, DD13
Liz Arjay's Family............ John's Mother & Aunt
Lolobellica................... DW & DH............ DD4
Lyrah......................... Charyl Lee & Jeff.. DD15, DD12
Marcy Mouse................... DW & DH............ DS17
mdargen....................... DW & DH............ DD5
mdargen's mom
Meemous....................... Lorrie............. DD15, DS12, DD11
miatamel...................... Melanie & Stephan.. DD9, DD7
mickey squared................ Marguerite & DH.... DS15, DD13, DS11, DD9
mickeyteachers................ DW & DH............ DS11
mickeyteachers' mother
minneapolismickey............. Rick & Angie....... DS12, DS9
mmi........................... Camie & Butch...... DS14, DD8
mmi's parents................. Gary & Camille
mmi's in-laws................. Peggy & Benny
mmi's brother-in-law.......... Tiger
mndisfam...................... Kathleen........... DS14, DD11
MommyLissa.................... Melissa & Paul..... DD5
momssurprise.................. DW & DH............ DD9
Monstro....................... Jeff & DW.......... DD23, DD18, DD16
mrsnesbit..................... Lisa & Vince....... DS14, DD10
njmom23grls................... Lisa & Mark........ DD16, DD12
Penguins_fan.................. DH & DW............ DS21, DS19, DD16, DS13
pennymike..................... Penny & Mike
petdoc........................ Dawn............... DD10
Pooh's Pals................... Jane & Tony........ DD22(NaomiJayne), DS19, DD13
Ramzmich...................... Mary & Rob......... DS16, DD9
ReggieB........................................... DS10
ricka47....................... Rick & Pat......... DD17, DGD10
riggins....................... Leslie & DH........ DD9, DD7
sarahlovespooh................ Carol & Sandy...... DD8, DD3
Sasser05
SCFamily4..................... Maribeth & Paul.... DS12, DD8
skypixy....................... DW & DH............ DS12, DS8
soccermomX3
StJohnfamily.................. Pam & DH........... DD9
STLUCIELADY................... Lisa & Drew........ DD27, DS18, DD15
SwimMama...................... DW & DH............ DS11, DS9, DS5
TeenaS........................ Teena & Bob
That Australian Kid (Hannah).. Dad................ DD (Hannah)
TheBeadPirate................. Lori & Rick
thegales...................... David & Ann........ DD14, DD12
Three at Sea.................. DW & DH............ DD9
tink&cinderella............... Denise & Peter..... DD12, DD8
tinkmischief.................. Melissa............ DS6
tinknsnow..................... Tracy & DH......... DD12, DD9, DS7
tinktwice......................................... DD12, DS10
tvlr42m....................... Ron & Laura........ DD15
ucancallmetink................ Jeff & Darcie...... DD16, DD12, DD11, DS4
ucancallmetink Grandparents... Dave & Sandy
VA Girl....................... Gretchen & Larry... DD10, DS8
Vminick....................... Vanessa & Matt..... DS10, DS7, DD3
Wings27....................... DW & DH............ DD9, DS7


We have started (and should probably update) another online resource for us to use to share information. http://southerncaribbeanchristmasmagic.pbworks.com/

If you are on Facebook, please check out our group dedicated to this cruise. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=103995330785&ref=ts

If anyone is interested in a smaller version of our "Cruise Logo" that appears at the top of this post, here are a couple signature-friendly versions.

 

[MommyLissa]

Needing to start a new thread....we've got a very exciting group!!

Counting down the days and trying to stay off Amazon/eBay/Overstock. I will be arriving in Atlanta on the 15th (hopefully!) meeting up with DH & DD, as well as my parents and sister who are flying down just to greet me on U.S. soil--how sweet!! Then DH, DD, and I will drive down to Orlando for a shopping/salon frenzy. You don't even want to know how long it's been since I've had a haircut or gotten my eye brows done! I still have no idea what I'm going to wear....hope to find some great stuff at the Florida Mall.

I look forward to meeting everyone, and having a DOTD!

 

[3princessMommy]

to PART IIII!

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!

 

[Kitster]

 

[Kitster]

Thought this might help everyone deliver their FE gifts. Just look for the red arrows

Here's the link to the full-sized graphic:

LARGE FE Cabin Map

 

[colkath2005]

Wow part 3!
I am getting so excited. We go in 18 days!
May I please have 2 of each button?
Staterooms 2643 and 2645.

Colette

 

[colkath2005]

Is it this week for thanksgiving? What is everyones plans? Obviously we dont celebrate it in England but I know there are sales everyone after
Colette

 

[Evans Family]

okay...I must be in a dream. I just checked the Disney site to see if there are any rooms left on our cruise. The cruise is not showing up but a 7 night cruise leaving on Dec 23rd is on the Magic to the Western Carribbean is.

Is it just me seeing this?

 

[MommyLissa]

okay...I must be in a dream. I just checked the Disney site to see if there are any rooms left on our cruise. The cruise is not showing up but a 7 night cruise leaving on Dec 23rd is on the Magic to the Western Carribbean is.

Is it just me seeing this?

There is a mistake on the side tag listing as Magic, but if you choose that cruise, then look at the Ship Info, it states Disney Wonder.

 

[Evans Family]

There is a mistake on the side tag listing as Magic, but if you choose that cruise, then look at the Ship Info, it states Disney Wonder.

Ah! good...I was a little concerned!

 

[Cam Fam luvs Dsny]

I can send you the set of directions I use when I make them, but many people just wing it and make some very imaginative ones!

I had planned on "winging" it to create our FE, despite not being crafty. However if you do have insructions for making a FE, the instructions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Happy weekend and how exciting to be on to part III - just hope I can keep up as life gets so busy at this time of year and we get ready to go away. Not complaining, just glad to be one of those heading on vacation.

 

[Cam Fam luvs Dsny]

Collette,
I heard last night that when the Royal Wedding day is set it will be a day of the people and declared a national holiday. I have seen media reactions to the Royal engagment, what the reactions of everyday people?

I remember getting up early to watch Princess Di and Charles wedding. Oh I am dating myself now!

 

[colkath2005]

Collette,
I heard last night that when the Royal Wedding day is set it will be a day of the people and declared a national holiday. I have seen media reactions to the Royal engagment, what the reactions of everyday people?

I remember getting up early to watch Princess Di and Charles wedding. Oh I am dating myself now!

I am really pleased to hear about the royal wedding. I think people are very happy although you always get one or two who have to be negative
There was an exclusive interview on the Ten o'clock news with Prince William and Kate and it was really nice to watch. Kate looked nervous but seemed really nice. We have been expecting it for a while so wasnt a bit surprised. Good reason to celebrate next spring/summer though. With Diana and Charles the schools were closed and everyone had street parties would be really good to celebrate this way again. Although I was only a little girl at the time. There was a lot of talk on whether or not William was right to use Dianna's engaement ring. Some people said Kate should of had her own. I thought it was a lovely gesture and was a way of remembering Diana.
Colette

 

[itutorfortravel]

Good morning everyone! Wow, I can't believe we are up to so many posts that we now have part 3 of our thread...anyone care to guess if we will make it to 250 pages before the cruise? I think we can do it!

I found a really cool Android widget that is a Disney vacation countdown. I now have a cute little Mickey head on my phone that reminds me that it's only 27 days until the cruise! Kinda exciting, kinda scary when I think of all I have left to do!

 

[Cruisin'Nick]

Wow..
Part III already, dunno if that's scary or good. LOL Almost there peoples!!

Colette,

To answer your question about Thanksgiving.. mom and I will slave over stove and oven for a few hours, take a break to let things cool and stuff, then sit down and chow down on some good food while watching our Saints kick some Cowboy butt!! Best part is I'm OFF work (Thank GOD), so mom is happy.

 

[Cruisin'Nick]

HAHA...sorry, was going through emotes..thought this one was funny

 

[3princessMommy]

I am really pleased to hear about the royal wedding. I think people are very happy although you always get one or two who have to be negative
There was an exclusive interview on the Ten o'clock news with Prince William and Kate and it was really nice to watch. Kate looked nervous but seemed really nice. We have been expecting it for a while so wasnt a bit surprised. Good reason to celebrate next spring/summer though. With Diana and Charles the schools were closed and everyone had street parties would be really good to celebrate this way again. Although I was only a little girl at the time. There was a lot of talk on whether or not William was right to use Dianna's engaement ring. Some people said Kate should of had her own. I thought it was a lovely gesture and was a way of remembering Diana.
Colette

I will be very happy to see the wedding. DH and I were married on the day of Diana's funeral. It will be nice to celebrate a new beginning for the royal family.

Is it this week for thanksgiving? What is everyones plans? Obviously we dont celebrate it in England but I know there are sales everyone after
Colette

We are helping to host an international Thanksgiving here for about 50 folks. There will be Ugandans, Americans, British, Canadians, Danes, Irish, and Germans! Should be a blast! At least I won't have to clean everything up this time, we are taking food to a friend's house this time. There may also be a golf tournament in the morning. Will have to see if DH convinces me to take the clubs out of the box and make a fool out of myself.

 

[kehonuamemano]

thought this might help everyone deliver their fe gifts. Just look for the lime green mickey heads

here's the link to the full-sized graphic:

fe cabin map

ur awesome!!!!!!!

 

[3princessMommy]

Kitser - Thanks so much for the map! It's GREAT!!!!!

 

[momssurprise]

Wow! Here we are in Part III!!! I don't have much accomplished by way of packing but I am propping up the economy with my online pre-cruise shopping binge! My girlfriend at work came by to see my loot and said, "I thight you said you didn't need much for this cruise." Whoops!!!

We are up at our lake cabin for some outlet and Marshalls shopping this weekend...I hope to be able to relax at Thanksgiving, go to some movies and start arranging "piles" for the cruise on our guest beds. And pin DH down on excursions. Since my docs arrived and the excursions are printed in it I feel bad abt making changes. It feels like I breaking a rule or something. Is this silly???

Happy Saturday and Part 3 celebration everyone!!!