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

[Octoberbride03]

Yeah, at least those don't look like they will flip you over.

Actually, I was thinking that if they did at least they were nice and low to the ground. Nice soft landing eh

 

[Octoberbride03]

The trick is how to pack as lightly as possible and still have everything you need. Storage space in the cabins is always a challenge with lots of luggage. We put our luggage under the bed after we unpack and we cram the close and the trunk full of stuff I have to take a look at my pack list and see what items I can pull out. Last trip I totally overpacked!

Question for all you veterans (2 cruises under my belt, a veteran I am not). How fancy does formal night get? Our we talking nice dress as in one you can wear to an afternoon wedding, well accessorized or fancy gown here. I'm hoping its a nice dress and not a ball gown. I honestly probably can't fit in my fancy gowns. Somehow the older I get, the harder those lbs fight to stay on

1 DCL Cruise under your belt = veteran

As to your question, we wound up doing Palo on our formal night last time, but from what we could see around the ship, with everybody posing for pics and all, it really is a mix of nice formal gowns/tuxes and good suits and nice dresses. I actually wore the outfit for Formal night twice cause nobody at our dinner table saw it the first night

 

[Octoberbride03]

I have 2 fancy gowns, but they'd have to be taken in by ALOT and I really don't see me wearing them again anywhere else, plus even though we are driving there is that packing factor to think about, both take up a lot of room.

So I'll be going the not quite formal route this cruise. But I STILL have to find something to wear that night. I'd like my picture in a different outfit this time.

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Good morning fellow cruisers. It is that time of the week again. Another week has gone by.
We now have only

weeks to go to the Magic.

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Good morning fellow cruisers.
We now have only

days to go to the Magic.

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

8 WEEKS EVERYONE!!!

oK...So I don't have the dancing 8, I'm sure we'll see him soon this morning! But this disneychik is up at 5:30 seeing dd off to work and went to mark off another day on our calendar! That means 7 weeks to get through with FE's, for me, 6 weeks and I have to 'mail' them. 7 weeks to start gathering (unless you've already) all those 'non'-essential- essentials'..., You know...shoe keeper, nite light, sea bands/dramamine/ginger, waterbottles, camera stuff, tons of other stuff, and $$$$$$$ for along the way! Doesn't it just make you today?..

Wow we are the early bird today. The dancing number 8 is up and getting down now. Have a great day. I'm off to get party bags to put FEs in.

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Question for all you veterans (2 cruises under my belt, a veteran I am not). How fancy does formal night get? Are we talking nice dress as in one you can wear to an afternoon wedding, well accessorized or fancy gown here. I'm hoping its a nice dress and not a ball gown. I honestly probably can't fit in my fancy gowns. Somehow the older I get, the harder those lbs fight to stay on

Sounds like you are right on with a nice dress. I will be in a suit and DW in a dress. The kids we will do our best with. You will see everything on the ship on formal night from jeans to tuxes/ball gowns. You will see the military uniforms as well. I would not worry what others are wearing and just do what you want to do. We dress up so we can get nice family photos.

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Good morning fellow cruisers. It is that time of the week again. Another week has gone by.
We now have only

weeks to go to the Magic.

HURRAY!! Do you think I am excited?

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

I have 2 fancy gowns, but they'd have to be taken in by ALOT and I really don't see me wearing them again anywhere else, plus even though we are driving there is that packing factor to think about, both take up a lot of room.

So I'll be going the not quite formal route this cruise. But I STILL have to find something to wear that night. I'd like my picture in a different outfit this time.

I just bought a couple of what you would call fairly nice dresses like what you would wear to a wedding from JCPenney's clearance sale for $40 each.

 

[Octoberbride03]

Haven't worn JC Penney's in years.

I am a Coldwater Creek and Loft person. Hoping to find something there. IF I'm lucky I can something in the outlets in DE in 2 weeks. If not, I may resort to internet sales. We shall see.

 

[Bethshaya]

Hi gang! I'm checking in!

Today I have my first gown fitting! Yeah! It's getting closer!

Tomorrow is my bridal shower. Kind of nervous about that because I have one family member that has been vocal about not being invited on the cruise. She absolutely embarrassed me at a shower for her daughter. She mistakenly assumed that I was paying for my in laws cruise and not paying for my parents and she called me out right in front of the whole table. I was mortified.

I had to set her straight that I didnt want anyone to be put out the expense and I paid for everyone to go, in laws, my parents an the bridal party. She thinks that because she saw my mother hand me a check, that it was my mothers money. Not that it was any of her business, but I had to put her in her place at the table and tell her that the money came from an account of money that my uncle left for me when he died. She is the executor of that account.

Not to mention that she burns me up because she refers to my Finacee as the hillbilly. She's such a snob. I'd rather marry that "hillbilly" that loves me and treats me like a princess then be around the old hag that reminds me of Cinderella's stepmother. His whole family is warm and friendly, like a whole bunch of Paula Deans! Y'awl!

I didnt invite most of my family on purpose. If I invited one, they all would have come. I have a very large Italian family, so a regular wedding would have easily been 300 people. We didnt even invite all of John's siblings. He's one of nine. I dont have much time left with my father and I wanted to make sure we made it a nice cozy event that we could all enjoy instead of being a Bridezilla (which happened anyway)

It is kind of nice to be an only child and all of the sudden inherit 10 sets of in laws and over 30 nieces and nephews all at once.

OK, so that is what is on my plate this weekend. I'm getting so excited for this cruise!

Oh, and a special thanks to Maria for being my sounding board. Poor thing...I've never met her before and I go an dump all my stuff on her. As my mother-in-law would say "She's such a darlin'". Thanks Maria!

 

[LC30]

1 DCL Cruise under your belt = veteran

I actually wore the outfit for Formal night twice cause nobody at our dinner table saw it the first night

I LOVE this idea!!!! And I like that I can be considered a veteran

 

[LC30]

Sounds like you are right on with a nice dress. I will be in a suit and DW in a dress. The kids we will do our best with. You will see everything on the ship on formal night from jeans to tuxes/ball gowns. You will see the military uniforms as well. I would not worry what others are wearing and just do what you want to do. We dress up so we can get nice family photos.

I like it! And I can't agree with you more on not worrying about what others are wearing. No judgement from me. Everyone is on vacation and it's about having a good time. Now...if I can get DS to put on a nice button down shirt and a jacket, I'll be happy. It would be nice to have a nice family picture where he is wearing something other than nice polo shirt and shorts

 

[LC30]

Hi gang! I'm checking in!

Today I have my first gown fitting! Yeah! It's getting closer!

Tomorrow is my bridal shower.

Awesome! Very exciting preparing for your wedding. Have fun at the bridal shower! It's you wedding and your day, do what makes you happy. I remember our wedding there was a little drama because I made choices that was going to make me happy and XX years later (i'm not going to age myself ) I don't regret the choices. Make your wedding what you want! We will be drinking konk koolers to celebrate your wedding1

 

[TigLife4Me]

On a Disney cruise 'formal' night is anything from less than you described to full out formals. I do the 'what I can wear to a wedding with glittery accessories' route. On other cruiseline I frequent (Princess) I go a bit fancier, but not Disney. Disney is more about having fun than 'putting on airs'. Plus the crowd is younger As for wearing something twice, YESSS! On the other I've been known to wear the same skirt with two completely different types of tops and accessories & nobody knows. Can even get away with 2 formal nights plus one fancy restaurant with these clothes.

 

[sullins5]

Hi gang! I'm checking in!

Today I have my first gown fitting! Yeah! It's getting closer!

Tomorrow is my bridal shower. Kind of nervous about that because I have one family member that has been vocal about not being invited on the cruise. She absolutely embarrassed me at a shower for her daughter. She mistakenly assumed that I was paying for my in laws cruise and not paying for my parents and she called me out right in front of the whole table. I was mortified.

I had to set her straight that I didnt want anyone to be put out the expense and I paid for everyone to go, in laws, my parents an the bridal party. She thinks that because she saw my mother hand me a check, that it was my mothers money. Not that it was any of her business, but I had to put her in her place at the table and tell her that the money came from an account of money that my uncle left for me when he died. She is the executor of that account.

I didnt invite most of my family on purpose. If I invited one, they all would have come. I have a very large Italian family, so a regular wedding would have easily been 300 people. We didnt even invite all of John's siblings. He's one of nine. I dont have much time left with my father and I wanted to make sure we made it a nice cozy event that we could all enjoy instead of being a Bridezilla (which happened anyway)

OK, so that is what is on my plate this weekend. I'm getting so excited for this cruise!

Oh, and a special thanks to Maria for being my sounding board. Poor thing...I've never met her before and I go an dump all my stuff on her. As my mother-in-law would say "She's such a darlin'". Thanks Maria!

Bless your heart BETH!! This is your day! Your fairy tale come true! Don't you dare let a 'Debbie Downer' ruin your day or month for that matter! Some folks in this life have nothing better to do than tear others down...and you just keep telling yourself and your family that "This is a great day, I'm gonna rejoice in everything in it!" And don't let ppl pull you down. It's like I tell my kids "If they really love you, they'll understand." If not, it's how you respond that matters. So YOU be happy...keep dancing and enjoy!!! And Just 'smile and wave' when that family member is around...you don't have to be 'grumpy gills' like her!

Love that your fitting is today!!! How WONDERFUL! And what fun for your first shower! This disneychik and mom hopes your weekend rocks with excitement!!!

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Hi gang! I'm checking in!

Today I have my first gown fitting! Yeah! It's getting closer!

Congrats and here's wishing you nothing but the best. We'll be there toasting you on CC. I would not worrying what others think. It is your wedding wedding and nobody elses. I look at it as it is their issue and not yours. If they have a problem they can go elsewhere and do not need to vent on you. Have a great time and the DISsers will be here for you.

 

[sullins5]

And as for Formal night?...This family will not be in tuxes or ball gowns (but I'd love to be.. )..and I understand, it's their vacay too! You'll see my guys in ties/button downs, and maybe they'll have their coats, but not sure on that one either. And most of us girls will be in little black dresses. Which I hope is ok, but it's probably the best I'm gonna do.

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Where is everyone this afternoon

It is raining hard right now with lightning and thunder. I want this view instead.

 

[Octoberbride03]

Where was i today?

Did laundry, hit the tailors for a skirt and shorts that needed taking in before the cruise. Then it was off to the bank and meat market so we can eat for the next few weeks Home for lunch and then took Onslow to Southern States hoping to catch their dog expert. We missed her, gotta try again on Tuesday Now its home for a little while before hitting church, and hopefully, by the time i leave for church i will have a new exercise video ordered, because I KNOW i need something.
No thunder and lightning here, but it is trying to rain, and I wouldn't be surprised if thunder and lightning joined it.

And yeah, i want that view right now too