Magic In Paradise: 10/8-10/15 2011. All cruisers check in here. (#2)

[sullins5]

Unfortunately, with the Magic now heading home, there are currently no announced European or transatlantic cruises, but perhaps they will go in 2013. However, I've read that the 2013 itineraries may be released in October, and possibly even during the week that we are on board. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Well, of Course! About the time I find all of this stuff out...it figures. However, I do remember hearing about them having to change ports or skip ports for differing reasons, though I really wasn't sure where or when they were sailing or what they were talking about. But it'll be interesting where she goes next, and I'll be looking!

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Good morning fellow cruisers.
We now have only

days to go to the Magic.

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Well Dan:

I guess we're both crying at the end of tonight.

But WTH does the coolest car of the night have to be Kyle's?

Kasey car should have had target as his sponsor. Within the first 30 laps Kasey was wrecked twice. He should have just gone home at that point. Jr had another so so night but got into the chase and that is all that counts. Off to Chicago.

 

[Bethshaya]

Wheeee! It's getting close and I'm getting excited!

So much to remember to pack!

Dear Future Husband, better known as the super villian "The Procrastinator" still hasn't gotten his ring yet. He held out so long because he is super picky and wanted a certain ring. The manufacturer of the ring is under contract and they stopped selling it, but he was told they would resume "soon". That was six months ago. We went to the jeweler I use to get my ring and the jeweler said he could make it for him, but for $700 (instead of the $400 that the other place wanted). So Mr Stubborn held out. Now he has held out so long that he will have neither. He will have to settle for something else.

We are so alike in many ways with many of the same likes and hobbies, but as far as personality...we are so different and it is the only clashes we have. I'm the planner, the list maker, the to-do list doer. He is Mr "Whatevah". Whatever happens happens. He's Mr up late and sleep in, and I'm Ms Up early and seize the day.

But, this is his "to do" and up to him to figure it out now. I've got everything else on the list to worry about.

Went last night to get suits for both my men. Son needs a suit for his Senior picture, which they planned for the night before we leave. Suits were so cheap at Khols that I made John get a black pinstripe one too as he didnt have a plain black suit. Oddly, he never even owned a suit before coming up here. So good deals at Khols if you need a last minute suit this week. Jackets were $79 and whole suit was $119 (50% of the regular price).

Picked up my gown on Friday and Mom's dress too. Fit perfectly, but i need to lose a few pounds so if I gain on the cruise, I dont have to panic.

Starting to iron and pack today. People keep asking me if I am nervous and the only thing I am worried about is airlines losing my luggage or carrying my dressing on the plane. Not nervous a bit about the wedding or anything else. So I guess once I get off the plane and my bags are there, I'm good to go!

I cant wait! Woohoo!

 

[DVCTigger]

Here's the itinerary for the WBTA

1 Barcelona, Spain — 4:00 p.m.
2 At Sea — —
3 Gibraltar, U.K. 7:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
4 At Sea — —
5 Madeira, Portugal 8:30 a.m. 9:30 p.m.
6 At Sea — —
7 At Sea — —
8 At Sea — —
9 At Sea — —
10 At Sea — —
11 St. Maarten 7:15 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
12 Tortola, British Virgin Islands 7:30 a.m. 3:45 p.m.
13 At Sea — —
14 Castaway Cay 11:15 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
15 Port Canaveral, Florida 7:30 a.m. —

Other than Hawaii, I can't think of a Disney cruise I would rather take. I love sea days as they are generally more relaxing than port days. Two weeks on board and all those sea days would be heavenly.

Yep, that's the same as we did last year. The first one we took in '07 had more stops in Europe and only the CC in the caribbean. The great thing about going westbound is that you GAIN hours almost every sea day on the way back!! So you have 25 hour days, 5 days in a row!! And we did a red eye over to Barcelona, so we just slept on the plane. The cost for us was less then 1000/pp for 14 nights, but the airfare was $1200 o/w
It is such a relaxing cruise, the servers get to know you so well, I just can't say enough about that cruise! If you ever get the chance, take it!! SO Jealous right now!!

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Picture Bump

Breakfast at Topsiders

 

[DVCTigger]

Ok y'all...This IS an off topic statement... But can I say, in 6 minutes my homemade blueberry poundcake is coming out of the oven, and it is a SHAME that y'all don't live down here! We'd so be having a slice with a cup of coffee (or tea, or whatever)! Just to celebrate our 4 weeks out!

And of course, they are hand picked blueberries as our tradition has been for the last 20 years every summer! 3 gallons this year! Wish we could share! Can y'all smell it?

OMG!! That looks SOOO Good!!! Please share!! Love blueberries and anything made with them!

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Another picture bump just because

Deck Party before Nassua (ie nowhere near hurricane Omar)

 

[DVCTigger]

Omar?!?!? Did I miss something, another storm out there? :

Ok, nevermind . . . . that was an old one, silly me!

 

[DVCTigger]

Just so all the newbies can start getting their directions straight on CC!!

 

[sullins5]

OMG!! That looks SOOO Good!!! Please share!! Love blueberries and anything made with them!

Thanks! If we could've brought food, I'd have brought 'mini' poundcakes and smuggled homemade chicken and dumplings on board...

Well...maybe not the chicken and dumplings...but the little cakes for sure! And yep, we love blueberries too...they're so good for you! See you soon! Can't wait!

 

[sullins5]

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Breakfast at Topsiders

I think this is where our 12dd said we need to 'do lunch'...just to see everything and since we asked for PLA...we might have the P for dinner...but who knows It's up to our I guess!

 

[sullins5]

Just so all the newbies can start getting their directions straight on CC!!

Now THAT's what I love about Disney! Everything characteristic of where you are! I love the sign!Even directions for hair braiding...tooo cute!

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Omar?!?!? Did I miss something, another storm out there? :

Ok, nevermind . . . . that was an old one, silly me!

Maureen and I were also glad we missed Omar in 2008. We also missed St Thomas. I made it to St Thomas in 2009 but this cruise will be Maureen's first. Looking forward to another great time.

I love your CC pic . Since we are in picture mode here is another. Quiet Cove pool. Love those chairs.

 

[sullins5]

Omar?!?!? Did I miss something, another storm out there? :

Ok, nevermind . . . . that was an old one, silly me!

Speaking of Hurricanes...Anyone watching and can see how it's looking in 3 weeks 6 days? Saw something about Nate hitting Mexico? Is that right? So how's it look? Or anyone got a direct link? I went to Noaa..but there's so much on there...Are we free and clear?

 

[DVCTigger]

Pretty sure we wont ever be in the clear. They are sayin that Nate is "fizzling out". But they did mention that we have past the peak of hurricane season!

 

[sullins5]

But they did mention that we have past the peak of hurricane season!

I'll take that statement! And hope they're right!

 

[TigLife4Me]

Just a quick stop by. Things have been hectic here. We were on the Dream last week. It's a beautiful ship, no complaints (except for the "Quiet Cove" area was too small & too many kids & noisy). I haven't had a chance to read everything I missed!!! Hope everyone is having a great week

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Good morning fellow cruisers.
We now have only

days to go to the Magic.

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Just catching up after the weekend! We have 25 days until our vacation starts at MCO! BTW, I FINALLY got our cruise docs.. Hurray! I love Disney mail. I feel a little wierd about leaving our luggage in the room at MCO but I will feel so much better once I see it on the ship in our wonderful room on Disdeck 6....