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

[aan1701]

Just saying hello. Off to Disneyland today.

 

[Zippydacat]

Just "WONDER"ing what excursions anybody might be doing if any while in St. Maarten and St. Thomas? We did our homework and the whole family is doing the Bernards tour on St. Maarten and the DW and I are doing the Doubloon Ship and Snorkeling in St. John's.

 

[Octoberbride03]

Just "WONDER"ing what excursions anybody might be doing if any while in St. Maarten and St. Thomas? We did our homework and the whole family is doing the Bernards tour on St. Maarten and the DW and I are doing the Doubloon Ship and Snorkeling in St. John's.

We're doing Bernard's Tour too Very excited about it.

No clue for St. Thomas/St. John as this will be our first time there(re-routed last cruise). So for those of you who have been there what do you recommend doing for first timers? We are having a hard time because we know we can't do both St. Thomas AND St. John in the time allotted

 

[LKShep]

We're doing Bernard's Tour too Very excited about it.

No clue for St. Thomas/St. John as this will be our first time there(re-routed last cruise). So for those of you who have been there what do you recommend doing for first timers? We are having a hard time because we know we can't do both St. Thomas AND St. John in the time allotted

On our last eastern we did a snorkeling and beach excursion to St. John that we really enjoyed. St. John is so beautiful we intend to go back this time. We would like to do DCL's Trunk Bay excursion, but our grandson is only 4 and the excursion is for 5 and over. Our plan at this point is to arrange our own transportation (cab and ferry) to St. John and get to Trunk Bay on our own.

You are right about not being able to see both islands. With the time it takes to ferry to St. John and the relatively early departure time, you wouldn't see much of St. Thomas.

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Just saying hello. Off to Disneyland today.

Oh sure, rub it in Alan!

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Do you think we can get a platter full of Mickey Bars delivered poolside?

Now THAT is a great idea?

 

[TIGGER/POOH4]

Do you think we can get a platter full of Mickey Bars delivered poolside?

They only deliver to staterooms so someone would have to wait in their stateroom and bring up the Mickey Bars.

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

I have a request of my fellow DISers. If anyone is interested then that would be great. I work with a lady who's granddaughter has Leukemia. She was in remission for 4 months but now it is back and she is in the hospital again. Her mom would love for her to get as many get well cards as she can since the whole family is devastated. This has been really hard on them the last year. I thought cards from all over the place would be wonderful. If anyone would like the address to send them to then just PM me and I will give it to you. I appreciate your help.

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

Sorry, I forgot to add that her name is Alexandra and she is 5 yrs old.

 

[DVCTigger]

We are Always the last ones on the island, can't get enough of it!! (DD21, DS17, DS19)

 

[DVCTigger]

And Mickey bars by the pool?!?!? How could the cruise start any better?!? I am assuming Goofy's pool since there was mention of kids playing?

 

[LC30]

Here ya go!!!!

Had fun finishing my Fe's today...and doing all the kiddos was great fun! Makes me want to get on that ship tomorrow...but what doesn't?

So, look forward to hearing from you and seeing those pics...I mean wow! Only 1 more full month to go and then just a few days....

Thank you for my pixie dust! Posting pics this weekend

 

[LC30]

Just "WONDER"ing what excursions anybody might be doing if any while in St. Maarten and St. Thomas? We did our homework and the whole family is doing the Bernards tour on St. Maarten and the DW and I are doing the Doubloon Ship and Snorkeling in St. John's.

We are doing the same exact thing. I just read the tour on the Doubloon Ship and Snorkeling in St. John's and seems like a good tour. Although we want to do both St. Thomas and St. John's, and like Maureen it can't do it all in the hours we have....I guess it's an excuse to book another cruise!

 

[LC30]

Do you think we can get a platter full of Mickey Bars delivered poolside?

What a great idea! My favorite dessert - Mickey Bar.

 

[Octoberbride03]

We are Always the last ones on the island, can't get enough of it!! (DD21, DS17, DS19)

OH LOOK!!

Hammocks Low enough to the ground that i won't look stupid falling on the ground to get out of them

 

[DVCTigger]

It would have been nice to have these all day. Not sure we really would have used them tho. We are too active! Pretty sure we spent over an hour at the end of the day on Pelican Plunge....with No line!

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

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

 

[DVCTigger]

lauralooneyfordisney...just noticed you are from Colorado....where about? We are in the Denver-Metro area

 

[sullins5]

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?..

 

[LC30]

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 closet 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? 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