Magic In Paradise: 10/8-10/15 2011 All cruisers check in here

[Octoberbride03]

So my check-in is done. As of 9:30pm tonight ALL times are available for Port arrival selections. they go in half hour slots starting at 11am. I chose the 12-12:30pm time slot. I think that'll give use time to bypass the initial early crowd and also see Mickey before we board. And with luck we won't spend too much time waiting in the terminal

 

[Tinkerbell0614]

We are getting so excited with all the stress at work and everything its time for a good vacation!!

Does anyone know how to find out if a certain server will be on the Magic in October? Thanks in advance!!

 

[sullins5]

Hey guys! With a projected heat index today of 113-115 I think we should all get a Mickey Bar!!!!

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

So my check-in is done. As of 9:30pm tonight ALL times are available for Port arrival selections. they go in half hour slots starting at 11am. I chose the 12-12:30pm time slot. I think that'll give use time to bypass the initial early crowd and also see Mickey before we board. And with luck we won't spend too much time waiting in the terminal

That is something else I was wondering about. We plan on getting the Express area at MCO as early as possible so we will be traveling early hopefully. Does it really matter what time I get for check in then? They will let us on the bus regardless of what time we do for checkin I believe.

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

That is something else I was wondering about. We plan on getting the Express area at MCO as early as possible so we will be traveling early hopefully. Does it really matter what time I get for check in then? They will let us on the bus regardless of what time we do for checkin I believe.

Currently we do not know the answer to this one. We will have to see what happens after Aug 2nd. I would guess that if you get say a 12pm boarding time I do not see DCL allowing you to board a bus leaving air conditioned MCO at 10am and then have to wait in the hot sun for over an hour at the port. No anouncements have been made therefore we do not know so the best thing for you to do is monitor the main boards over the next few weeks.

 

[Octoberbride03]

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

DITTO! FOR ME. Though I don't drink coffee, I will pretend it is tea.

 

[stacys]

I need the last names of everybody participating in the FE exchange. I have some names, but not others and I didn't list the ones i do have on the spreadsheet. So if everyone could send me last name info ASAP it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

And just a reminder that final signups for those waffling is 7/26th

Sorry, just saw this. Last name Smith

 

[Tinkerbell0614]

Good Morning!! I sent you a couple of PM's about joining the FE I was wondering if you got them!! Thanks!!

 

[aan1701]

Just wanted to let our firs time cruisers know that Palo brunch is open for parties of 1-2 for the last sea day at 11:30. So there is hope for you. Good luck.

 

[ImagineerM's Wifey]

I need the last names of everybody participating in the FE exchange. I have some names, but not others and I didn't list the ones i do have on the spreadsheet. So if everyone could send me last name info ASAP it would be greatly appreciated.

Sorry I am just now responding to this - haven't been on here to check in awhile. Sullivan is our last name.

 

[ImagineerM's Wifey]

WOW! You guys have been busy chatting it up over the past month - I missed out on a lot of discussions!
Sounds like a bunch of you have made ressies for Palo and Cabanas - awesome! DH & I are trying to do this cruise on the cheap so no Palo for us. We've been there before, and while it was delicious, it's not something we need to do every time. The Cabanas sound great, but for us, we love to snag a hammock and enjoy the sunshine!
we're still trying to decide on excursions. We're thinking the Skyride to Paradise Pointe lift and the Under two Flags Island Tour. Any of you done those and would you recommend them? Our problem is that DH loves the historical tours and i love the adventure tours. Maybe we just need to split up and do our own thing. Do any of you do that? I don't know if i'd be comfortable snorkeling by myself.
For those of you wondering...our travels went well. Project Mickey went great! We didn't lose any kids and the YES program was wonderful. The students and adults alike enjoyed themselves.
Our Family vacation went great as well. Nice and relaxing....that's what 10 days at WDW gets you...plenty of time to do everything we want.
Hopefully i'll be able to join in the conversations more frequently now that things have mellowed for us.
Can't believe it's almost here!!

 

[ImagineerM's Wifey]

OH! Did I read that you guys decided on a DISmeet??
When, Where, and what time? Looking forward to meeting everyone!

 

[Octoberbride03]

Good Morning!! I sent you a couple of PM's about joining the FE I was wondering if you got them!! Thanks!!

I got em Its been a wild week here, and not enough brain cells to go around

 

[Octoberbride03]

OH! Did I read that you guys decided on a DISmeet??
When, Where, and what time? Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Actually no, but its probably time to get around to that

Who's got suggestions?

 

[sullins5]

TGIF

We are getting closer! My husband probably wishes we'd 'get through this thing' so I can get back to life!

 

[sullins5]

WOW! You guys have been busy chatting it up over the past month - I missed out on a lot of discussions!
Sounds like a bunch of you have made ressies for Palo and Cabanas - awesome! DH & I are trying to do this cruise on the cheap so no Palo for us. We've been there before, and while it was delicious, it's not something we need to do every time. The Cabanas sound great, but for us, we love to snag a hammock and enjoy the sunshine!
we're still trying to decide on excursions. We're thinking the Skyride to Paradise Pointe lift and the Under two Flags Island Tour. Any of you done those and would you recommend them? Our problem is that DH loves the historical tours and i love the adventure tours. Maybe we just need to split up and do our own thing. Do any of you do that? I don't know if i'd be comfortable snorkeling by myself.
For those of you wondering...our travels went well. Project Mickey went great! We didn't lose any kids and the YES program was wonderful. The students and adults alike enjoyed themselves.
Our Family vacation went great as well. Nice and relaxing....that's what 10 days at WDW gets you...plenty of time to do everything we want.
Hopefully i'll be able to join in the conversations more frequently now that things have mellowed for us.
Can't believe it's almost here!!

We're not doing Palo either! Mainly, because the family doesn't want to leave the 12 dd by herself , but also, Alan put on here the only time available was Friday at brunch. I'd never want to lose my day at CC for Palo. Fine dining just couldn't win over my first stay at that beach!
And my 23dd and I did the Paradise Pointe lift in St Thomas...nice diversion, pretty cheap and was a nice reprieve from a hot day when we had walked everywhere!
Glad to know the YES program was wonderful! We may try to incorporate that one next years trip to the kingdom!
And yep, sometimes, we do alternate stuff and may have to do that this year due to older inlaws coming with us. We're planning on the Rhino Riders in St Martin, but they'll be doing their own thing.
Almost here!

 

[Octoberbride03]

 

[Octoberbride03]

We're not doing Palo either! Mainly, because the family doesn't want to leave the 12 dd by herself , but also, Alan put on here the only time available was Friday at brunch. I'd never want to lose my day at CC for Palo. Fine dining just couldn't win over my first stay at that beach!
And my 23dd and I did the Paradise Pointe lift in St Thomas...nice diversion, pretty cheap and was a nice reprieve from a hot day when we had walked everywhere!
Glad to know the YES program was wonderful! We may try to incorporate that one next years trip to the kingdom!
And yep, sometimes, we do alternate stuff and may have to do that this year due to older inlaws coming with us. We're planning on the Rhino Riders in St Martin, but they'll be doing their own thing.
Almost here!

Actually Palo has no brunch on CC day. Alan mentioned that it was the last At Sea day that brunch was available, so that would be Thursday. CC is Fri. and we are back in PC on Sat. Morning. If I have our sailing schedule right, barring changes Brunch at Palo is Sun., Mon, and Thurs.

On our last cruise since we had to change Ports and actually wound up with more than 1 extra Sea day they opened up Palo for an Extra Brunch day.

 

[sullins5]

Don't know HOW you took this picture, but coooooolest pic ever!

Actually Palo has no brunch on CC day. Alan mentioned that it was the last At Sea day that brunch was available, so that would be Thursday. CC is Fri. and we are back in PC on Sat. Morning. If I have our sailing schedule right, barring changes Brunch at Palo is Sun., Mon, and Thurs.

On our last cruise since we had to change Ports and actually wound up with more than 1 extra Sea day they opened up Palo for an Extra Brunch day.

Missed that little fine line 'last at sea day', but we still won't be doing Palo anyway, so it doesn't matter. I'd like to do it, but the others nixed it...But maybe someone on here can book one before they're gone!