Magic, January 16, 2010--Winter Day Castaways

[shellcruiser]

The kids know about the Disney World trip next year, but not about the cruise in January. Although some people in my family have slipped in front of them, which goes right over DD7's head. Gotta love how oblivious they are at that age. However, I think my DS14 more or less knows. He had a not so great report card and he's in high school. So, I sat him down and told him we are planning a trip (didn't tell him its a DCL cruise), and if he has any chance of going he'd better bring up his grades or they won't let me take him out of school for 3 days. But, that combined with the slips of some, I suspect he's got a pretty good idea.

I think our kids are still unaware of our trip. Still counting on it being a Christmas "gift".
That's great that you now get a Disney (land) trip too. I'm sure that will make for some fabulous memories for everyone.
Last summer we had the "extended family" vacation to Disney world. DMiL, 2 DSiLs, DBiL, 3 nieces, and our family of 4. It was the first trip for the nieces and I was elected to plan it all. I absolutely stressed myself out, because I wanted everyone to love Disney World as much as I do. Ultimately I figured out that each family needed to go where they wanted, when they wanted. It is just hard to move that many people at one time. If anything when you have a group of kiddos you learn to go with the flow
There were some "tense" moments, but everyone is glad we went. The kids still talk about everything we did while we were there. The memories of that trip will stay with out kids for life and that is really what matters. Have fun with the planning, but don't stress like me

 

[4Goofys4Dis]

Just got a call to upgrade from a cat 6 to a cat 4 for $300!!! I think we are going to do it as it seems like an AWESOME deal. I know there are a lot of open rooms but I would rather pay and pick my rooms than get a free upgrade and the chance of a bad location. Anyone else get a call??

 

[ljcrochet]

Just got a call to upgrade from a cat 6 to a cat 4 for $300!!! I think we are going to do it as it seems like an AWESOME deal. I know there are a lot of open rooms but I would rather pay and pick my rooms than get a free upgrade and the chance of a bad location. Anyone else get a call??

That is great news! I'm kind of hoping we get a call, but nothing yet.
When does DCL usually assign room if you take a guarantee? We have 2 cat 12 booked. As of now my girl are planning on sleeping in my MIL's cabin. Which might make for a very relaxing trip (or a more stressed out one)

 

[hgon76]

Just got call to upgrade to a Cat 9 from a Cat 11. Problem is Cat 9 is deck 2 forward. My Cat 11 was deck 6 midship. I don't know what to do!!! I have until 8 pm to decide. It would be rooms 2502 and 2500. i'm afraid of getting seasick that far forward.

 

[4Goofys4Dis]

We did it! Now we even have connecting rooms with our friends! I have never stayed in a cat 4 before...hope its worth the extra $300. Although personally I think the connecting rooms will be nice.

I am pretty sure they assign gty rooms about 30 days out...after all these upgrades and such are assigned. But on the website there are still rooms at all levels available so I think we have a lot of rooms open...I am guessing that will change soon!

Here's some pixie dust that everyone gets the upgrades they want!

Guess there is no hope for a free upgrade to a SUITE!

 

[hgon76]

I took it too!!! I wasn't going to because I was afraid of being on Deck 2 forward but all the reviews are pretty good. So for $150 We went from a Cat 11 to a Cat 9. I hope we don't regret it. Oh well, if it's noisy I'll just have to drink more during the day!

 

[shellcruiser]

Just got call to upgrade to a Cat 9 from a Cat 11. Problem is Cat 9 is deck 2 forward. My Cat 11 was deck 6 midship. I don't know what to do!!! I have until 8 pm to decide. It would be rooms 2502 and 2500. i'm afraid of getting seasick that far forward.

I hope we get your deck 6 midship room I did that "downgrade" last week to a cat 12 gty. Of course I didn't have far down to go. We were originally a Cat 10, but were on deck 2. Good luck to everyone, hope you get the upgrades you're hoping for.

 

[hgon76]

Got room 2506. My aunt got 2504. Her's has a steamer, mine doesn't. Figures! I'm the one who talked her into the cruise. It's her 1st my 2nd and she gets the better room. Oh well, I'm just thrilled about the split bath. I would've been just as happy with an inside w/split bath.

 

[swimchick1984]

Well it looks like I will be going home for thanksgiving. My husbands grandmother passed away this afternoon so I will be going home for the funeral. I am excited to go home and see the family but the circumstances behind it are not fun.

It also means that I get to land at 1000 pm on monday and turn around and fly out at 12:30 pm on tuesday in the oppisite direction. I am going to be soo sick of planes after that.

 

[ljcrochet]

Well it looks like I will be going home for thanksgiving. My husbands grandmother passed away this afternoon so I will be going home for the funeral. I am excited to go home and see the family but the circumstances behind it are not fun.

It also means that I get to land at 1000 pm on monday and turn around and fly out at 12:30 pm on tuesday in the oppisite direction. I am going to be soo sick of planes after that.

Sorry you have to fly home under those conditions. So sorry about your DH's grandmother. How old was she if you don't mind sharing?

 

[AimeeJ]

swimchick - I'm so sorry to hear of your family's loss. You are in my thoughts.

WOW, it is so great to hear about the upgrades. No call for me yet. I hope I didn't recognize the caller ID and ignored the phone. We have a Cat 6 GTY so I'll cross my fingers. Last time we sailed on the Magic we had the same reservation and were upgraded to a Cat 4 for free, 8090. It was such a surprise when we got our cruise documents. It was the best room, easy to get to everywhere and the secret stairs let right to Topsiders/Beach Blanket (can never remember what it is on either ship). The down side was very little exercise from climbing stairs all day like when we were on deck 1. I'm not counting on lightning hitting twice.
4Goofys4Dis probably just freed up their room for me but a Cat 5 would be nice.

 

[shellcruiser]

Well it looks like I will be going home for thanksgiving. My husbands grandmother passed away this afternoon so I will be going home for the funeral. I am excited to go home and see the family but the circumstances behind it are not fun.

It also means that I get to land at 1000 pm on monday and turn around and fly out at 12:30 pm on tuesday in the oppisite direction. I am going to be soo sick of planes after that.

Sorry for DH's loss. Despite the circumstances, I'm sure everyone at home is excited to see you and spend a little time with you.

Got room 2506. My aunt got 2504. Her's has a steamer, mine doesn't. Figures! I'm the one who talked her into the cruise. It's her 1st my 2nd and she gets the better room. Oh well, I'm just thrilled about the split bath. I would've been just as happy with an inside w/split bath.

Can you trade rooms with your aunt? Or does she already know she was placed in a better room... yes, I can be a little sneaky

 

[shellcruiser]

Just got a call to upgrade from a cat 6 to a cat 4 for $300!!! I think we are going to do it as it seems like an AWESOME deal. I know there are a lot of open rooms but I would rather pay and pick my rooms than get a free upgrade and the chance of a bad location. Anyone else get a call??

Congratulations!!! I would have been all over that one!

 

[hgon76]

Sorry for DH's loss. Despite the circumstances, I'm sure everyone at home is excited to see you and spend a little time with you.



Can you trade rooms with your aunt? Or does she already know she was placed in a better room... yes, I can be a little sneaky

Well now that I know what a "steamer trunk" is, I'm not that bummed. I thought it was something to put clothes in to steam out wrinkles (stupid, I know). Now that I'm aware it's just storage, I could care less.

 

[AimeeJ]

Well now that I know what a "steamer trunk" is, I'm not that bummed. I thought it was something to put clothes in to steam out wrinkles (stupid, I know). Now that I'm aware it's just storage, I could care less.

I hope you don't mind the giggle I got from that. I didn't know they don't have rooms with trunks and how did you find out yours didn't have one? Does that mean you have less storage or what is the different storage arrangement? I was just thrilled when last we sailed on the Magic and I learned we could store the suitcases under the bed!

 

[hgon76]

Giggle?? I laughed hysterically this morning when it dawned on me that a "steamer trunk" is just a "trunk" turned on it's side that actually DOESNT get the wrinkles out of your clothes. I was in the middle of telling my aunt that I'd be bringing our clothes over to her cabin because she has the "steamer trunk" when it dawned on me, I said "omg, I just realized I'm an idiot and what a steamer trunk is". My aunt has never cruised & was like "what do you mean? I thought I was getting something special in MY room" I laughed so hard!

 

[IrishCowboy]

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[AimeeJ]

Welcome IrishCowboy

 

[hgon76]

Anyone else on this cruise have any upgrade offers to report??? I have a feeling this cruise is still quite "empty". TA said many cat 9's available. I got to choose my room!

 

[shellcruiser]

Just want to post an early

Happy Thanksgiving

Hope you all have a safe and happy holiday.
For those going out Friday am... GOOD LUCK and be SAFE!!