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

[scottishandproud]

According to NOAA it is going to take a northwest turn, a very slight turn and right now hit St Martren and St Thomas either Sat or Sun.

lets hope that it dosnt cause any damage.

 

[aan1701]

lets hope that it dosnt cause any damage.

Well the good news is at least at the time of this posting, it will not reach Huricane strength by Sunday.

 

[aan1701]

Well the 5A.M. NOAA update was not the greatest. So far it looks like the storm is in line to hit FL. If I had to take an educated guess it should get there by Thursday.(Great the day I fly in). The only good news is it still is not expected to become a Huricane by Monday so it may just stay at a Tropical storm or maybe even downgrade to a Tropical Depression.

 

[sullins5]

Well the 5A.M. NOAA update was not the greatest. So far it looks like the storm is in line to hit FL. If I had to take an educated guess it should get there by Thursday.(Great the day I fly in). The only good news is it still is not expected to become a Huricane by Monday so it may just stay at a Tropical storm or maybe even downgrade to a Tropical Depression.

2 Weeks and 3 Days...This chik is NOT talking about bad weather!!!! we'll whisper about it, but we're gonna love everything about this cruise, good or bad weather! It's our adventure come rain or shine!...

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Good morning fellow cruisers.
We now have only

days to go to the Magic.

 

[Tinkerbell2212]

Hi everyone I wondered if anyone could check this out for me -
It says on all Fe stuff that debbiechels is in stateroom 6139.
This is also the stateroom my parents have been allocated

Any ideas?

 

[Octoberbride03]

Hi everyone I wondered if anyone could check this out for me -
It says on all Fe stuff that debbiechels is in stateroom 6139.
This is also the stateroom my parents have been allocated

Any ideas?

Don't panic. Its very likely I just put the wrong room down. I PMed her asking for room confirmation ASAP. When she sends it out I'll just correct it.

 

[cmhand30]

Hi Everyone! I am a late arrival to this group b/c I just booked the cruise 3 nights ago. Couldn't pass up the 05b gty rate DCL was offering the Military folks. Then went to check my room # this am it was an 04B on deck 8!
I am a little over whelmed with planning. This is our 3rd DCL but other on RCCL and CCL.
DH and DS18 will be with me. Except will be picking DS18 up from college on the way to the port. We plan on leaving Valdosta, Ga at 0400hrs, stopping in Lakeland, FL to pick up the DS nlt 0900hrs and arrive at port NLT Noon.
(started this last night and never got it finished.)

 

[mariaelenak]

Hi Everyone! I am a late arrival to this group b/c I just booked the cruise 3 nights ago. Couldn't pass up the 05b gty rate DCL was offering the Military folks. Then went to check my room # this am it was an 04B on deck 8!
I am a little over whelmed with planning. This is our 3rd DCL but other on RCCL and CCL.
DH and DS18 will be with me. Except will be picking DS18 up from college on the way to the port. We plan on leaving Valdosta, Ga at 0400hrs, stopping in Lakeland, FL to pick up the DS nlt 0900hrs and arrive at port NLT Noon.
(started this last night and never got it finished.)

What fun!! Welcome to the group!

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

and congrats on the upgrade! You are joining an awesome group with lots of newbies like me as well as veteran cruisers.

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Hi Everyone! I am a late arrival to this group b/c I just booked the cruise 3 nights ago. Couldn't pass up the 05b gty rate DCL was offering the Military folks. Then went to check my room # this am it was an 04B on deck 8!
I am a little over whelmed with planning. This is our 3rd DCL but other on RCCL and CCL.
DH and DS18 will be with me. Except will be picking DS18 up from college on the way to the port. We plan on leaving Valdosta, Ga at 0400hrs, stopping in Lakeland, FL to pick up the DS nlt 0900hrs and arrive at port NLT Noon.
(started this last night and never got it finished.)

to the Magic in Paradise cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. Having to wait only 20 days to the cruise must be great. If you have any questions regarding the cruise or what the group is up to please do not hesitate to ask.

 

[scottishandproud]

Hi Everyone! I am a late arrival to this group b/c I just booked the cruise 3 nights ago. Couldn't pass up the 05b gty rate DCL was offering the Military folks. Then went to check my room # this am it was an 04B on deck 8!
I am a little over whelmed with planning. This is our 3rd DCL but other on RCCL and CCL.
DH and DS18 will be with me. Except will be picking DS18 up from college on the way to the port. We plan on leaving Valdosta, Ga at 0400hrs, stopping in Lakeland, FL to pick up the DS nlt 0900hrs and arrive at port NLT Noon.
(started this last night and never got it finished.)

on board glad you managed to join in on the before our cruise

 

[aan1701]

Hi Everyone! I am a late arrival to this group b/c I just booked the cruise 3 nights ago. Couldn't pass up the 05b gty rate DCL was offering the Military folks. Then went to check my room # this am it was an 04B on deck 8!
I am a little over whelmed with planning. This is our 3rd DCL but other on RCCL and CCL.
DH and DS18 will be with me. Except will be picking DS18 up from college on the way to the port. We plan on leaving Valdosta, Ga at 0400hrs, stopping in Lakeland, FL to pick up the DS nlt 0900hrs and arrive at port NLT Noon.
(started this last night and never got it finished.)

Welcome aboard. This will be our 10th cruise with DCL. It should be a good one. Also, thank you for your service.

 

[ctry]

Well...we've had a change of plans in the last few days...

Originally we were planning on leaving DS (5mo) home with my SIL. I've been a little nervous about leaving him so young, but I've been looking forward to having adult time. We've been trying to get the little man to take formula (he has a strong preference for milk straight from the source...if ya know what I mean...) but with NO luck. He gags and crys every time formula gets near his mouth. Plus the thought of having to keep the 'milk factory' open for business every few hours for 8 days sounds dreadful!

So, with a few tears, worries of ruining everyones vaca, and a phone call to Daddy (LKShep), tiny DS is coming with us! I am so relieved. Yes, it will be an adjustment, cost more, and we won't be able to do a few things (Palo brunch) but at least DS won't starve!

Also, called Continental/United today to ask about our flights because we no longer had seats assigned. The only seats available were spread out through the planes and DS (4yo) can not sit alone! Apparently we had a schedule change on all of our flights and were never notified! Shoulda gone with Southwest, right? Good thing I called and raised a stink b/c we were bumped up to the seats with 5 extra inches of leg room at no extra charge! Woot Woot!

We can not wait for these next 2 weeks to fly by! So excited!

 

[ctry]

Either I haven't been paying attention or haven't asked yet, but does anyone else on here have any lil ones they are taking on the cruise? We have 2 DD's 8&4, and just wondering if they will have any playmates.

Your youngest DD and our oldest DS (4yo) will be in Oceaneers together!

 

[ctry]

I have a DS that is 5. And hoping he will make a friend and have a playmate on the cruise as well.

Wow sounds like there are a few little ones between 4-5yo! Hopefully they will all get along

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Well...we've had a change of plans in the last few days...

Originally we were planning on leaving DS (5mo) home with my SIL. I've been a little nervous about leaving him so young, but I've been looking forward to having adult time. We've been trying to get the little man to take formula (he has a strong preference for milk straight from the source...if ya know what I mean...) but with NO luck. He gags and crys every time formula gets near his mouth. Plus the thought of having to keep the 'milk factory' open for business every few hours for 8 days sounds dreadful!

So, with a few tears, worries of ruining everyones vaca, and a phone call to Daddy (LKShep), tiny DS is coming with us! I am so relieved. Yes, it will be an adjustment, cost more, and we won't be able to do a few things (Palo brunch) but at least DS won't starve!

Also, called Continental/United today to ask about our flights because we no longer had seats assigned. The only seats available were spread out through the planes and DS (4yo) can not sit alone! Apparently we had a schedule change on all of our flights and were never notified! Shoulda gone with Southwest, right? Good thing I called and raised a stink b/c we were bumped up to the seats with 5 extra inches of leg room at no extra charge! Woot Woot!

We can not wait for these next 2 weeks to fly by! So excited!

Glad everything worked out for you. You can still do Palo. Just book 2 hours at Flounder nursery and give yourself and DH some parents alone time. Good luck and we'll see you on the Magic.

 

[aan1701]

Well it looks like as of now the storm will miss FL. It's track is continuing to turn north and maybe miss the US entirely.

 

[Tinkerbell2212]

Your youngest DD and our oldest DS (4yo) will be in Oceaneers together!

My son will be 4 at christmas so will be at oceaneers too

 

[aan1701]

I just checked NOAA. Looks like the storm is going to turn north out to sea and mis FL altogether. So good news on that front.