Magic - January 12, 2008

[tmli]

We were married at the WP as well! So far we don't have any definite plans. It was kind of a last minute decision. DH wants to do the jungle hike in Cozumel. Ds and I like to hang out on the ship on port days.

We will also leave ds in kids club so we can enjoy the Palo lunch. We did that on the last one and it was a highlight for us.

I am so looking forward to another cruise -- I am glad dh changed his mind!!!

 

[maceysmomma]

Our little group of families has now grown to 7 or 8 families with 32-35 people in our group! I'm the only one of the group who is on disboard.com (as much as I've told everybody in our group how wonderful this board is!!) so nobody else from our group has answered this roll call. Our group includes 16 kids who will be between the ages of 1 and 7, most between 3 and 6. My nearly 3 year old is not potty trained yet and shows no interest, even though I keep reminding her that she won't be able to go with ALL the other 3+ year old kids to the fun clubs. I'm starting to freak out about that. We've still got 6 months so there is hope.

I'm totally excited however that we've bought our plane tickets, made reservations to stay in Orlando the night before and we have a limo reserved to take us to the Magic on Saturday morning!!!!

6 months is a long time to get your 3yo mostly self sufficient on the potty...if it is at all possible let her stay naked from the wait-down while at home...little ones are not likely to have more than a few accidents on themselves when they are naked. They wil feel sensation to "go" more quickly and not have the "backup" og a pull-up or diaper...it's worth a try...it worked for us...

 

[laura_hattaway]

6little ones are not likely to have more than a few accidents on themselves when they are naked.

When our now-six-year-old was just turning two, I tried this. That stubborn little girl would hold it for six hours, then the second the phone rang and I looked away from her for an instant, she'd pee in the floor! My patience with that ran out after about twice. *sigh* I'm so glad to be out of that stage!!

And welcome, Tracey! Is your son excited?

 

[tmli]

Yes he is very excited!!! He and I cruised with Carnival a couple years ago and he loved it. He wasn't too happy when we cruised without him for our honeymoon!!!

 

[cmacf1]

6 months is a long time to get your 3yo mostly self sufficient on the potty...if it is at all possible let her stay naked from the wait-down while at home...little ones are not likely to have more than a few accidents on themselves when they are naked. They wil feel sensation to "go" more quickly and not have the "backup" og a pull-up or diaper...it's worth a try...it worked for us...

I'm happy to report that Nina is TOTALLY potty trained (well, not at night, but I'm not worried about that!!!) It happened in July when we told her she could no longer go to the pool in her swim diaper (a little fib.) Within a week, she decided she was not going to need diapers anymore and she only had one accident in the first week of August. Since then, she's been a perfect potty-trained girl My extreme worry was not necessary.

Thanks for the advice!!

 

[laura_hattaway]

Yea! No more diapers! What are you going to do with all of that extra money?!

Woo hoo! The ticker says 2 months.

 

[Fawn]

Cris, just curious...what made u three pick a Disney cruise for ur vacation?

Paige...can't believe ur on our cruise again...do Sam and Ash know? They have another old friend on this one, also!

Laura...I changed my ticker...we were originally scheduled for the New Year's cruise but changed our plans.

I'm not online often anymore, so sorry if I don't get back quickly to anyone.

 

[Corndog819]

Well... There are VERY few lines that let 18 year olds sleep in a room without someone over 21 (some 25) yet alone BOOK a cruise.

Anyways, I thought I found a reliable resource in an article someone published from frommers I believe. It clearly stated cruise line by cruise line polices including the ages. Well It pretty much stated that Disney was the only way to go. So we booked, the dates were doable for us as we have a 6 week winter vacation from Santa Barbara City College.

However, it was then I learned that despite what it said in the article, Princess also would have let us come aboard. But we're happy and not complaining.

Personally it is my 7th cruise, both of my friends first. Ive heard ramblings in my family that we are probably headed to Alaska on princess coming summer. So it is a chance to try something new for sure.

Counting the days,

Cris

 

[tmli]

My very first cruise was almost 19 years ago when I was 16. A friend and I sailed alone. There was one small cruiseline that would allow us. Now my mom still shakes her head trying to figure out how she ever let me go!! At the time it didn't even occur to me how unsafe that may be--I was very mature for my age, so it didn't occur to my folks either. But it was a trip of a lifetime and one of the best experiences of my life!

 

[Paigee10]

Cris, just curious...what made u three pick a Disney cruise for ur vacation?

Paige...can't believe ur on our cruise again...do Sam and Ash know? They have another old friend on this one, also!

Laura...I changed my ticker...we were originally scheduled for the New Year's cruise but changed our plans.

I'm not online often anymore, so sorry if I don't get back quickly to anyone.

i think sam knows, and yeah i think matt is going and another set of friends we met last time too! its like a reunion hahah!

 

[Eeyore77]

My first cruise was with my Grandmother when I was 14 years old and I did not get to go on another one until I went on DCL in April of 2005... Now I am addicted to DCL and can't go on any other cruise line... LOL

 

[Eeyore77]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I hope that you all had a great meal and a happy holiday with your families!!!! I am counting the days till we go. It is getting sooooo close now!!!

 

[rivercote]

My hubby, 4 yr old daughter, & I have just booked our sailing on The Magic 1-12-08. Celebrating my daughter's 5th birthday that week. Still attempting to soak in all the information as this is our first Disney Cruise and also our first time taking our little one on a cruise as well. We're planning to fly down from Michigan on the 11th and are researching transportation options to the port. Sounds like a rental car is the most inexpensive way to go but it would be nice to have a limo and not worry about which way to go.

Sounds like many of you have children the same age - so I'm sure our paths will cross!

Mary, Doug, and Victoria

 

[laura_hattaway]

Thanks, Jennifer! We had a GREAT Thanksgiving.

Welcome, Mary! I know Daphne (mine) and Mackenzie (neice) will have a great time hanging out with Victoria (assuming she's in the 5-7 group; otherwise, she'll be in with my nephew TJ in the 3-4 bunch).

You might as well splurge on the limo if you can swing it. It's not like you do this every day, right?

 

[rivercote]

I suspect Victoria will be in the with the 3-4 year olds as her birthday isn't until the 17th. As much as I'm looking forward to sneeking off for some alone time with my hubby, I suspect my little fish is gonna wanna spend alot of time in the pools. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she makes some friends and is motivated to go to the club. And if not... I'll be easy to spot (the terribly pruned up Mom

I was reading about how you plan to surprise your daughter... I have considered homeschooling and your "fieldtrip" idea is so awesome. It is wonderful that you have the flexibility to travel several times a year with her like that.

 

[Eeyore77]

We live close enough to drive to the port now, but we always used the bus transportation that you can get through WDW. I know it is kinda pricey, but you know that you are going to get where you wanna be. It was just the easiest way for us. If you have the extra to get the limo though I say go for it. I wish we could. Instead we will making the 2 and a half hour hike up 95 to join ya. LOL.....

If you have any questions or need any planning help there are lots of us on here who have done this several times and are ready to lend a hand in planning.....

So have we decided on a day, time, and location yet for a meet on the ship?

 

[tmli]

We will be renting a car again to get us from Orlando. In August we paid to park it at the port since it was after the wedding and we had way too much stuff to take on the ship.

This time we are renting from Budget and will return it at the port location and grab their shuttle over. Has anyone rented from this location? Directions/distance from ship?

 

[Fawn]

OK, Thanksgiving is over, the house is decorated and I'm busy wrapping Christmas gifts. I am SOOOOO ready for this cruise!!!!!

Anyone else???

 

[laura_hattaway]

Of course I'm ready!!

We had a great Thanksgiving, and I think I already have all of my Christmas shopping finished. Just hangin' out and waiting now...

 

[Eeyore77]

I am soooooo ready for the cruise.... I need a nice long break from work and the real world....

As for the Christmas shopping. I am really behind on that. I never seem to be able to fine the time. I've started but I am long from finished. At least I can say that I did get all of the Christmas decorations up the day after Thanksgiving. My grandmother is coming tomorrow night to stay for 11 days so I wanted to have that all done before she got here. We are off to WDW for the Holidays next Thursday night.