Magic Christmas Cruise 2010 (Dec 18th - 29th) - ***UPDATED - post #411 ***

[tinksmom]

I dug out our menu from Christmas Day if anyone is interested.
tenya

 

[pfishgirl]

I have been a bit M.I.A. but most of you know why..


Welcome to All New Sailors!!! and Soon To Be New Sailors!!!




We have Never been away for Christmas so this will be our 1st time if we still decide to keep this cruise.. It's too soon to know if we will.. We are keeping this trip booked for now since we do have over a year to decide..

 

[pfishgirl]

I dug out our menu from Christmas Day if anyone is interested.
tenya

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee I would Please

 

[tinksmom]

Hi Stacy,
First let me extend my most sincere sympathy on the loss of your son. As the parent of an only child, I can only imagine the heartache you and your husband must be feeling. Please know, evey though we've never met, you are often in my thoughts and prayers.
Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy your dinner . . .

Speciality Cocktails
Cosmopolitan
Jingle Bell -- vodka, peach schnapps, blue curacao, midori, and orange juice
Santa Delight -- light rum, chambord, pineapple and strawberry juices

Appetizers
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs -- with gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, and a roquette pesto
Blackeberry and Port Wine Sorbet -- served on a cantaloupe and honeydew melon confetti compote
Alaskan King Crab Legs -- with melted lemon-herb butter and roasted corn relish
Potato and Cheese Stuffed Dumplings -- with caramelized onions, sour cream, and topped with cavier

Soups and Salads
Mrs. Claus Oxtail Consomme and Parmesan Twist -- clarified oxtail soup with aged jerez wine oxtail meat and fine vegetables
Fennel-Potato Soup -- with smoked salmon
Rudolf's Romaine Salad -- with red radishes, cauliflower florets, and pickled red cabbages tossed in an herb-ranch dressing
Winter Green Leaves -- lambs lettuce, endive, and oakleaf with crispy lardons of bacon, caramelized baby onions, and croutons tossed in an aged red wine vinaigrette

Main Courses
Honey-glazed Baked Virginia Ham -- with sweet corn cakes, red-skin potatoes, and thyme roasted winter vegetables service with a raisin and madeira sauce
Festive Oven-roasted Young Tom Turkey -- with cornbread fruit stuffing, mashed sweet potato with caramelized peans, whole green beans, pan-roasting juices, and cranberry jelly
Olive Oil Marinated Striped Bass -- with safran flavored baby vegetables, wild rice, and lemon-herb sauce
Black Pepper-crusted Standing Rib Roast -- with roasted red onions, sugar snap peas, potato gratin, and red wine reduction
Baked Pacific Lobster Tail Princess -- aged cheddar cheese risotto and roasted asparagus coated with shrimp lemon-butter sauce

Bread Service -- cornbread and sour dough loaf

Desserts
Holiday English Pudding -- with brandy sauce
Double Chocolate Yule Log -- with meringue mushrooms
Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Creme Brulee -- with vanilla ice cream
Flourless Chocolate Cake -- with a vanilla cream frosting and a milk chocolate sauce
Banana Caramel Bliss -- mint chocolate ice cream with a slice of banana, pecan brittle, and rum caramel sauce

Of course, there were lighter and vegetarian selections, too.

I hope this intices you to stay on the cruise. Honestly, the cruise we took this past Christmas was one of the best vacations we've ever been on. That's why when I saw this one was 11 days I didn't hesitate to book again.
Tenya

 

[Dreamsoftravel]

Hi Stacy,
First let me extend my most sincere sympathy on the loss of your son. As the parent of an only child, I can only imagine the heartache you and your husband must be feeling. Please know, evey though we've never met, you are often in my thoughts and prayers.
Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy your dinner . . .

Speciality Cocktails
Cosmopolitan
Jingle Bell -- vodka, peach schnapps, blue curacao, midori, and orange juice
Santa Delight -- light rum, chambord, pineapple and strawberry juices

Appetizers
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs -- with gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, and a roquette pesto
Blackeberry and Port Wine Sorbet -- served on a cantaloupe and honeydew melon confetti compote
Alaskan King Crab Legs -- with melted lemon-herb butter and roasted corn relish
Potato and Cheese Stuffed Dumplings -- with caramelized onions, sour cream, and topped with cavier

Soups and Salads
Mrs. Claus Oxtail Consomme and Parmesan Twist -- clarified oxtail soup with aged jerez wine oxtail meat and fine vegetables
Fennel-Potato Soup -- with smoked salmon
Rudolf's Romaine Salad -- with red radishes, cauliflower florets, and pickled red cabbages tossed in an herb-ranch dressing
Winter Green Leaves -- lambs lettuce, endive, and oakleaf with crispy lardons of bacon, caramelized baby onions, and croutons tossed in an aged red wine vinaigrette

Main Courses
Honey-glazed Baked Virginia Ham -- with sweet corn cakes, red-skin potatoes, and thyme roasted winter vegetables service with a raisin and madeira sauce
Festive Oven-roasted Young Tom Turkey -- with cornbread fruit stuffing, mashed sweet potato with caramelized peans, whole green beans, pan-roasting juices, and cranberry jelly
Olive Oil Marinated Striped Bass -- with safran flavored baby vegetables, wild rice, and lemon-herb sauce
Black Pepper-crusted Standing Rib Roast -- with roasted red onions, sugar snap peas, potato gratin, and red wine reduction
Baked Pacific Lobster Tail Princess -- aged cheddar cheese risotto and roasted asparagus coated with shrimp lemon-butter sauce

Bread Service -- cornbread and sour dough loaf

Desserts
Holiday English Pudding -- with brandy sauce
Double Chocolate Yule Log -- with meringue mushrooms
Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Creme Brulee -- with vanilla ice cream
Flourless Chocolate Cake -- with a vanilla cream frosting and a milk chocolate sauce
Banana Caramel Bliss -- mint chocolate ice cream with a slice of banana, pecan brittle, and rum caramel sauce

Of course, there were lighter and vegetarian selections, too.

I hope this intices you to stay on the cruise. Honestly, the cruise we took this past Christmas was one of the best vacations we've ever been on. That's why when I saw this one was 11 days I didn't hesitate to book again.
Tenya

Wow! Thanks for sharing. I have the menu from Christmas 2007. Main courses look the same, appetizers, soups and salads look different.

 

[tinksmom]

Any time. We had so much fun on that cruise -- at least DH and I did. DD was in a walking boot and was pretty unhappy. I can't wait for Christmas 2010!
Did the group on Facebook ever make? If so I would like to be added. TIA!
tenya

 

[thegales]

Greetings all.

Here is the group page on Facebook.
Disney Magic Cruise - December 18 - 29, 2010

This is a closed group, so you have to ask to join. I think this is the best way of keeping information private. If you do send a request, please PM either dreamsoftravel or me, so we can match you to the disboards. We will do our best to make sure only folks going on the cruise are added to the group.

I am trying to figure out how to put the information from the spreadsheet into a readable format in the group. Right now, I only have our real names and kids.

If anyone has experience with Facebook groups or any other ideas for the group, please let me know.

 

[tinksmom]

I've pm'd you and will request on Facebook also.
tenya

 

[Dreamsoftravel]

Hello everyone! Just checking in. I have not posted in a while, but I have been lurking. We are going on a cruise in October so I have been consumed with that right now. Got to book excurions last night (well, this morning at 12:01) . With the new site I was nervous how it would work, but it was easy and we go everything we wanted!

Happy Sunday to everyone!

 

[thegales]

Congratulations on getting the excursions!

 

[Dreamsoftravel]

Please see following thread for Christmas Cruise:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2526791

 

[pfishgirl]

Hi Stacy,
First let me extend my most sincere sympathy on the loss of your son. As the parent of an only child, I can only imagine the heartache you and your husband must be feeling. Please know, evey though we've never met, you are often in my thoughts and prayers.
Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy your dinner . . .

I hope this intices you to stay on the cruise. Honestly, the cruise we took this past Christmas was one of the best vacations we've ever been on. That's why when I saw this one was 11 days I didn't hesitate to book again.
Tenya

Sorry, I did see this but haven't had the right mind set to sit and respond to the posts.. I just can't seem to concentrate but it is getting a little better..

Thank You so very much for the Prayers and Thoughts I really do appreciate them.. And the Menu looks Very Yummy..

So far DH says we will be on this cruise.. We are not making any rash decisions especially when we have a year and a half to go..

 

[itutorfortravel]

Hey everyone! Well, we have decided to switch our cruise date to Christmas 2009! Just couldn't pass up the awesome cat 12 rates that recently came out for this year. I would still love to go on this cruise, maybe I will re-book it onboard and hope we have a good year in 2010 and can afford it! I hope you all enjoy this sailing, it looks like it's going to be great

And Stacy, I keep thinking about you and hoping you are doing okay. I am the mom of any only child as well so I can only imagine what you are going through.

 

[thegales]

Just as a reminder...

Day Port Ashore Onboard
1 Port Canaveral, Florida - 4:00 p.m.
2 At Sea - -
3 At Sea - -
4 St. Maarten 7:45 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
5 Guadeloupe 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
6 Barbados 7:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
7 Martinique 7:45 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
8 Christmas Day At Sea - -
9 St. Thomas/St. John 7:15 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
10 At Sea - -
11 Castaway Cay 9:45 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
12 Port Canaveral, Florida 7:30 a.m. -

 

[tinksmom]

I'm ready to sale today! How am I going to make it until Christmas 2010?
I do have several trips to WDW planned. Maybe that will help.

 

[IceSk8ersMom]

Since our final payment is due a year from today, I decided that it was time to explore the Dis boards. Unfortunately, I have not read the entire thread yet, but I plan to soon. I have plenty of time since the cruise is over a year away.

My family and I were originally planning to cruise the Baltic next summer, but we decided that this Christmas cruise is a better fit for our family's vacation needs. We have spent Christmas at Disneyland's Grand California, and that was very magical. I can only imagine how magical it will be spending Christmas on a Disney cruise.

The following are my family members who will spend the merriest time of year with Mickey on the Magic: Mike, DH (a police officer); Raven, DD (15), my parents, Joe & Cheryl, my sister, Cheryl, and Scott. Of course, there is me, Lisa ( a middle school assistant principal).

 

[thegales]

Welcome Lisa and family!

 

[Dreamsoftravel]

Since our final payment is due a year from today, I decided that it was time to explore the Dis boards. Unfortunately, I have not read the entire thread yet, but I plan to soon. I have plenty of time since the cruise is over a year away.

My family and I were originally planning to cruise the Baltic next summer, but we decided that this Christmas cruise is a better fit for our family's vacation needs. We have spent Christmas at Disneyland's Grand California, and that was very magical. I cannot only imagine how magical it will be spending Christmas on a Disney cruise.

The following are my family members who will spend the merriest time of year with Mickey on the Magic: Mike, DH (a police officer); Raven, DD (15), my parents, Joe & Cheryl, my sister, Cheryl, and Scott. Of course, there is me, Lisa ( a middle school assistant principal).

Welcome! So glad you switch cruises. This is going to be a great trip!!!!
My name is Jen. My DH is Eric, and we have two kids. DD Alexa (13 on the cruise) and DS Adam (9 on the cruise) Also sailing with my parents Dennis and Susan.

 

[pfishgirl]

Since our final payment is due a year from today, I decided that it was time to explore the Dis boards. Unfortunately, I have not read the entire thread yet, but I plan to soon. I have plenty of time since the cruise is over a year away.

My family and I were originally planning to cruise the Baltic next summer, but we decided that this Christmas cruise is a better fit for our family's vacation needs. We have spent Christmas at Disneyland's Grand California, and that was very magical. I cannot only imagine how magical it will be spending Christmas on a Disney cruise.

The following are my family members who will spend the merriest time of year with Mickey on the Magic: Mike, DH (a police officer); Raven, DD (15), my parents, Joe & Cheryl, my sister, Cheryl, and Scott. Of course, there is me, Lisa ( a middle school assistant principal).

 

[tinksmom]

Welcome, Lisa and family! Is Raven 15 now, or when we cruise? I have a 15 year old now, who will be 17 on the cruise.
tenya