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

[sullins5]

To keep the embarkation and food theme here is a pic of the topsiders and the embarkation lunch

Embarkation Lunch = Deck 9?

 

[KellyJeanDVC]

I guess I should search the threads, but gotta ask anyway...what restaurant is on deck 9 that you're eating from? Is that the welcome aboard feast that I saw a few posts back? And do you do Palo w/o the kids? Where and when do they eat if you do? Talking about Courtney and Emily's age...
And is deck 3 where guests services is to make/change ressies for everything (like excursions, Palo, spa, etc)? Don't flame me..just too tired to do a search and see!
Just so you know everyone... my sweet 22yrdd bought me a journal so I could start jotting down all y'alls notes! Now do I dare go back all these pages? Probably~ but not tonight!

And...I'm so excited! We booked our 'free' (yep, due to the inlaws' skymiles cc) flights yesterday! All I've got left is the rental car, and I have NO idea how far out I need to book that!

But thanks for all the tips so far!!! Love all these pics!!!

The buffet restaurant on Deck 9 is called Topsiders.

They have the same food at both Topsiders and Parrot Cay. The only difference is that at Parrot Cay you will have servers who will bring your drinks for you.

And, yes, I do Palo without the kids. I like going once for Tea and once for Brunch. Both times are in the middle of the day when the kids have activities going on anyway. They don't miss me. They fend for themselves by getting pizza at Pinnochio's or burgers, tacos, etc. at Plutos. I've eaten dinner once at Palo. And I may do it again this trip since my Mom and Stepdad will be with me.

Yes, Deck 3 is where you will find Guest Servies. There will also be a table set up for Palo and Vista Spa nearby. So its convenient to get all your ressies in check right away.

And YAY on the airfare!!!! That is exciting. I still haven't figured my travel arrangements out.

 

[aan1701]

For Embarkation we prefer to go to Parot Cay. Unfortunately the bus from AKL does not get to the porttill about 1:45. No bug deal in the long run. Plenty of food to be had on the cruise.

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Time for the sail away party

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Embarkation Lunch = Deck 9?

Topsiders is on deck 9. You can also choose to hit Plutos for burgers/chicken fingers or Pinnochios for pizza on deck 9. As KellyJeanDVC mentioned you also have the choice to go to Parrot Cay for lunch. We will be at topsiders sitting on the back deck with a view of cape canaveral. I would not worry which you choose. There are no wrong choices. Do what you want to do and works best for your family.

 

[sullins5]

Topsiders is on deck 9. You can also choose to hit Plutos for burgers/chicken fingers or Pinnochios for pizza on deck 9. As KellyJeanDVC mentioned you also have the choice to go to Parrot Cay for lunch. We will be at topsiders sitting on the back deck with a view of cape canaveral. I would not worry which you choose. There are no wrong choices. Do what you want to do and works best for your family.

What is this second picture? The port?

 

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

TGIF

St Thomas

Love St Thomas!! We were there last week (on a Princess Cruise). Nothing beats a shore excursion to Magen's Bay! We can hire a taxi there & back, and spend as long as we want at the beach. On the way back we stop in town for a bit of shopping. We spend less than booking with DCL and still have a wonderful time. Oh, haven't been online in a couple of months. Welcome to all the newbies!!

 

[Octoberbride03]

What is this second picture? The port?

Well only if you count the parking lot Across the channel you are looking at Kennedy Space Center.

 

[aan1701]

Love St Thomas!! We were there last week (on a Princess Cruise). Nothing beats a shore excursion to Magen's Bay! We can hire a taxi there & back, and spend as long as we want at the beach. On the way back we stop in town for a bit of shopping. We spend less than booking with DCL and still have a wonderful time. Oh, haven't been online in a couple of months. Welcome to all the newbies!!

Glad you had fun. Like previously posted, after DW experience in Cabo, I dont care how much I would save, I will only book with DCL. On the flip side, beaches have little interest since I live a mile from one, so I don't need vacation to spend time on the beach.

 

[sullins5]

What is this second picture? The port?

ok... YOU can tell it's been a long week! YES Tigger/pooh4 I need a countdown! I meant, WHERE was this picture taken from? The ship AT the port? I just can't tell...and did I hear they are closing the KSCenter soon? So, in October, we can't see or tour it?

 

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

The KSC Space Center is not shutting down, but the Shuttle program is ending. You will still be able to tour in October.

ana....yes, that's about the only place I feel comfy doing things on my own. All other ports I book via cruiseline if I plan on taking an excursion. Better safe than sorry!

 

[aan1701]

ana....yes, that's about the only place I feel comfy doing things on my own. All other ports I book via cruiseline if I plan on taking an excursion. Better safe than sorry!

Acctualy it is aan. It should have been my name of Alan but for some stupid reason I left out the L. After Cabo I an not comfortable doing anything not done thru DCL. I don't care were, how great the reviews are, the cost savings, or anything, it is a DCL tour or no tour.

 

[KellyJeanDVC]

Okay, here are mine from the Sail Away Party!

Here we are waiting for the party to start. On Deck 10 over looking Deck 9.

Our Cruise Director, Brent.

 

[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]

What is this second picture? The port?

As PP has stated this is a picture of the assembly building at KSC. I took it from lunch on the back deck of topsiders.

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

A recommendation to all the newbies is to keep a camera on you at ALL times. I was wondering around on embarkation day taking pics of the Walt muriel and this is what I got.

This is what makes DCL so much fun. You never know when a character will appear. Those are the best times for one on one time with the characters. I sure all the DCL vets have stories of their encounters.

 

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

Acctualy it is aan.

oops! sorry about that.

 

[aan1701]

oops! sorry about that.

No worries. Just thought it would be best to let you know. Becides it was my fault for messing up tge user name.

 

[sullins5]

Okay, here are mine from the Sail Away Party!

Here we are waiting for the party to start. On Deck 10 over looking Deck 9.

Our Cruise Director, Brent.

awww....LOVE these pictures! Emily got a chance to see Courtney too! So neat and exciting! thanks!

 

[sullins5]

A recommendation to all the newbies is to keep a camera on you at ALL times. I was wondering around on embarkation day taking pics of the Walt muriel and this is what I got.

This is what makes DCL so much fun. You never know when a character will appear. Those are the best times for one on one time with the characters. I sure all the DCL vets have stories of their encounters.

awww.....I hope we see anyone on the first day!!!