Magic, January 16, 2010--Winter Day Castaways

[weezyree]

I think I have figured out what the DH, DW, DS, DD and DSIL mean....tell me if I'm right!! Disney Husband, Disney Wife, etc....

I also can't figure out how to read replies to my forums and hope I can figure out how to so I can read what everyone wrote about how to find them.

Still earning my ears!!

Weez

 

[ltzol]

Welcome RockiesLady! I have a DS who just turned 5 on December 6th - he wil be so excited to meet a boy his age - I think this is a girl heavy Dismeet (which is great for my DD!)

Well, we got the cruise docs yesterday - and our TA even included a very cute Disney picture frame:. Now that the holidays are over I can concentrate on cruise planning!

Speaking of planning, is anyone doing the Doubloon cruise when we are in St. Thomas? I just booked that after reading a trip report on the boards. My kids and DH saw the pics and they were sold!

Pit303 - how was the wedding weekend (take2)? I am sure it was wonderful!!

OCD for WDW - you look like you have a fun group! Welcome (back) to the thread.

 

[williamson_ja]

Can you guys believe we'll be on the cruise in 3 weeks?? I am so excited. We had a great christmas. I got a new palmcorder to film our wonderful cruise with. So excited!!
WELCOME!! To Weezyree. I'm glad you found us!!

 

[RockiesLady]

Okay..since I'm just now looking at this trip (been too busy with holidays).

My son is 4.5 at cruise time. However, now I see he cannot join us on any excursions for snorkeling since he's not 5. Do you know...will they let us take him, if my husband and I take turns hanging out with him, and other one snorkeling with Daughter?? I want to take daughter with us, to give her the experience, but don't want to leave son out. If not, is it possible to "fib" on his age in order to take him with us?? Or, do they check that pretty closely?

We understand the reason behind the age, but some of the excursion are days at the beach with snorkeling and floating on tubes. I would like to do the tube floating with son, and then take turns between hubby and I snorkeling with daughter.

Thoughts??

Also..I keep reading soft drinks are paid for, how much does it cost to buy water?? I drink a lot of water..any tips to stay hydrated without going broke on the ship?

I'm so glad I found this site. I'd rather ask people who have been on the cruise than continue to call Disney.

 

[williamson_ja]

I've heard that the tap water on the ship is really good and that there is no need to buy bottled water.

 

[Bunless]

So here goes for the introductions...
That made me a bit dizzy, trying to keep track of everyone! lol, you're brave to do a big family trip

I have to admit that I had a better time on the Magic in '08 ALL BY MYSELF for the Panama Canal cruise. Met some of the best people ever - still chat with them almost daily on Facebook (one of the main reasons I can't ever get to the DIS - lol). That sounds WONDERFUL...I've always been thinking about making a facebook private group for everyone
!!

I think it has become tradition for DIS meets in the lounge so the crew would miss us if we didn't show up. So it sounds like the promenade lounge it is! .

Happy Holidays everyone tomorrow we get ready for Take 2 of my daughter's wedding at least tomorrow will only be rain no blizzards!! Wow are they going to have some stories to tell.You'll have the best stories of all on this cruise!

Oh my..found this board, as decided I needed to start planning our familie's first cruise.

I will be traveling with my husband, and two children: DD (6) and DS (4).
Welcome!

Well, we got the cruise docs yesterday Still no sign of ours

Can you guys believe we'll be on the cruise in 3 weeks?? I am so excited. Everyday I'm saying "You know what we'll be doing in 3/4 weeks?" Soon it will be 2 weeks!

I've heard that the tap water on the ship is really good and that there is no need to buy bottled water.That's really good to know. Although on the list of gifts we would appreciate, sent to the in-laws, it was a flat of water for the ship. I figure what we don't drink, we'll just take with us to Vero Beach for the following four days...because we all KNOW how WONDERFUL Flordia water is!

I've been going through my gratuity list... pre-paid for the head, assistant, regular server, and room attendant. Other than singles for room service, anyone else that I need to remember?

 

[Bunless]

Dismeet Stuff!


1) Sounds like it's going to be the Promenade Lounge at 3pm, day 1!


2) Would anyone be interested if I made a private facebook page for the group?

3) Would anyone enjoy/would it be appropriate, to make a directory for the group on board?


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[hgon76]

Also..I keep reading soft drinks are paid for, how much does it cost to buy water?? I drink a lot of water..any tips to stay hydrated without going broke on the ship?

I'm so glad I found this site. I'd rather ask people who have been on the cruise than continue to call Disney.

first couple days the water tasted very chlorinated. After that it was fine. (or we just got used to it) So you can either drink the ship's water. Or carry your own on with you. Stop at walmart or something before and get a case. But you have to CARRY it on and lug it around the ship with you until your room is ready so it could be more of a hassle than it's worth. Disney doesn't want people checking any liquids with the porters. I'm a big water drinker too and I'm just planning on drinking the ship's water. I can survive a week of it. Besides, I need that room in my carry on for my rum, mint and limes for my Mojitos!

 

[hgon76]

3) Would anyone enjoy/would it be appropriate, to make a directory for the group on board?

What do you mean by "directory for the group??????"

 

[RockiesLady]

I wouldn't mind a facebook group..I'm familiar and comfortable there, but not so much on this board yet. Just hard to get used to

 

[RockiesLady]

Okay...

Are we allowed to carry in alcohol? I thought DH and I tried that on Carnival with wine, and had to remove it. I'm not sure we will want to lug that all through the airports etc, but perhaps.

 

[RockiesLady]

As promised ...

LAST CALL for FE exchange

Just want to be clear that anyone who wants to participate has had the opportunity to sign up. We currently have a very small group participating, but it promises to be fun If you want to participate and have not yet contacted me please post immediately.

We cruise 4 weeks from tomorrow!!!

We are new to this board, just found it yesterday. I'm guessing we're too late to join the Fish Extenders..but, if not..we'd love to be involved. Not sure what information you need??

 

[hgon76]

Okay...

Are we allowed to carry in alcohol? I thought DH and I tried that on Carnival with wine, and had to remove it. I'm not sure we will want to lug that all through the airports etc, but perhaps.

DCL is the only cruise line (that I'm aware of anyway) that allow you to carry your own on. This is from the DCL website:.

Alcohol is permitted on board. However, be aware that any fragile items (including bottled alcohol) must be hand-carried on board in a day bag and/or carry-on bag, the dimensions of which cannot exceed 22" wide, 14" high and 9" deep. Guests who request a Wine Steward to open and serve a bottle of champagne, wine or liquor that has been brought onboard will be charged a corking fee of $15.00 per bottle.

Please be advised: Disney Cruise Line reserves the right to remove fragile items (including beverages) from luggage. In such cases, items will be stored and returned at the end of the voyage. Beverage containers are considered fragile and have previously caused damage in checked luggage. All fragile items must be transported inside carry-on luggage

Only thing they ask is that you carry it on in a carryon bag or soft sided cooler w/o ice. and it has to fit through the xray scanner.

 

[ltzol]

I'm in for the facebook group...

 

[brennanavery]

Hi everyone, Just got directed to this thread from the DCL forum. We are going on the Magic Jan. 16th cruise. It is my family (me, DH, DS 10, DD 8 and DS 3) and my parents. One of our kids is staying in their room. We booked Cat. 12 GTY and are still waiting for our cabin assignments. Check every day! We have cruised several times before but this is our first Disney cruise. My hubby and father were not so thrilled with the idea but are still along for the ride. Hubby thought that it was way too much money compared to other cruises. We are a disney loving family. We have been to Disney World several times as a family and bought into DVC about a year and a half ago. Looking forward to this trip!

 

[hgon76]

Hi everyone, Just got directed to this thread from the DCL forum. We are going on the Magic Jan. 16th cruise. It is my family (me, DH, DS 10, DD 8 and DS 3) and my parents. One of our kids is staying in their room. We booked Cat. 12 GTY and are still waiting for our cabin assignments. Check every day! We have cruised several times before but this is our first Disney cruise. My hubby and father were not so thrilled with the idea but are still along for the ride. Hubby thought that it was way too much money compared to other cruises. We are a disney loving family. We have been to Disney World several times as a family and bought into DVC about a year and a half ago. Looking forward to this trip!

Welcome!!! Hope you'll join the Dismeet!!!

 

[Bunless]

Ok, I have a facebook private page, but sense I put it on the most private settings possible I need to invite people. You can't search it, it won't come up.

If you would like a link to the facebook page, PM me with your email!

 

[shellcruiser]

Looks like we have several new families joining us. Welcome to all. I would like to get a count of how many are interested in the FE exchange. I don't want to leave anyone out, but we do need to know how many folks we have interested. It may even be possible to design an exchange only between the more recently registered cruisers. I would prefer a personal message (PM) be sent to my account, but I know if you are very new you need 10 posts to be able to PM. Post away! PM is preferred because I personally do not want to post my kids age, name, and room number on the web for the whole world to read, and I would not ask it of others.
By the way to PM me all you have to do is click on my name in the avatar area. The boards will give you the option of sending a private message.

Again welcome to everyone! I'm glad to see the dismeet growing!

 

[pit303]

for all our new cruisers that don't have 10 posts I think there is a place on the main dis boards where you can just post to get 10 posts. Like a test area I've been on for a few years now but I do remember just posting my name until I reached 10 posts.

 

[RockiesLady]

Yes, count me in on the facebook thing. Sounds fun. If you need to invite, then My name on there is Michelle Simecek.