March 10, 2007 - 7 Day Western Magic

[Marsh Family]

I think you might be right canadian flag pin way to go!
Erin

 

[Suz D]

Just got off the phone with WDW reservations to pay my deposit and they now have a non-preferred room available so that saves us another $30.00. Pretty soon they are going to be paying US to come there! (I can only wish).

I'm glad the activity on this thread is picking up. I feel like I know some of you so well already. Last cruise we went with family which was great, but it's neat to look forward to meeting a whole new group of friends.

Suz

 

[MECH8T7]

Hello all.

It's John and my wife Mary, our son Simon (8) and daughters Kelly (6) and Julie (2). We're another family from the Great White North...Toronto, Canada.

We're first time DCLers. We were originally going to go in August 2006 until we chickened out because of hurricane season and the heat, both on the cruise and in Orlando.

Now that the cruise is less than two months away, well be checking back here more frequently to find out what everyone is up to.

Here are two questions:

First, how many of you are planning on bringing dress-up clothes for yourselves or your kids for the pirate party?

Second, what is everyone bringing for themselves and their kids to wear on formal night?

 

[Suz D]

We are probably not going to do too much dressing up for the pirate party. Might do a peasant type skirt for DD and I, but might not.

For formal night. Suit and tie for DH, fancy cream lace dress on after Christmas clearance for DD, and a lovely formal gown for me and I'm not going to tell you how much it cost. Okay, okay, I'll tell you. I found it at Goodwill for $7.99 and it's really beautiful. I wouldn't dream of buying a formal dress that I could only wear once for much more than that.

I'm sorry if it seems like I'm talking nothing but $$ today. I'm such a bargain shopper and have found some wonderful things lately. I should probably move all of this to the Budget board LOL!

Suz

 

[Suz D]

I forgot to say "Welcome John, Mary and kids". This is only our 2nd cruise and we LOVED the first one. You are going to have such a great time. Ask any questions you need to, and study the disboards for great tips. Suz

 

[NoFussRuss]

Hi John! Last year - the whole family dressed.

here we are on pirate night -

Since I bought the pirate wear at a going out of business sale at a costume store - I will bring them again this year. So yes we will be dressing. (I hope!)

not to many people seemed to dressed on our cruise - we were only one of a few at our dinner to dress - more people were at the pirate party on the deck dressed.

as for formal night - I brought a black suit. Wore a shirt and tie on formal night - wore the black suit with a button down shirt on semi formal night and wore the black pants with a polo style shirt to one of the dinners - one suit - three dinners. Some people go all out with tuxedos and ball gowns and others just dress comfortably for the night - my best advice - wear what you are comfortable in and looks nice.

 

[ShannonR]

Good morning all!!!!

I am so excited that this thread is going strong! John, it's good to know that there is someone else on this trip with a 2 y.o. I know there are limited things she can do, but I think she will have the time of her life regardless. Is your 2 y.o. potty trained. Ours (Melissa) is not. We are trying SO HARD, but getting no where.

We bought Pirates of the Carribean t-shirts with our names printed on them and that is what we will be wearing for pirate night. I also got eye patches for my older two kids, but they both wear glasses so we will see if they are able to wear them for long. As far as formal night, Rick and Mitchell have suits with Mickey ties, we bought Melissa a Minnie Mouse dress/shoes and we have yet to buy Morgan her dress. Being a 13 y.o. girl, she of course wants a dress that a debutaunte would be proud of. I have a nice pant suit that I will wear seeing that I DO NOT do dresses. I have worn one in my life and that was for my wedding. Even that was pushing it!!!

I hope everyone has a nice weekend. I am working for the next 5 nights and CAN'T WAIT for this vacation!!! Shannon

 

[ShannonR]

I forgot to ask: is anyone making door signs? Morgan is a whiz in art class and she has drawn ours on magnetic paper. She is very excited and proud of her work. I love to see all the designs that other people have used.

 

[I'mWong]

I am really excited that more people are getting on the boards. It will be fun to "know" some people when we get on board.

I am not sure of pirate stuff. My husband and son both have costumes (if my son's still fits) and my daughter has a costume from the last cruise, but I don't. I wore a striped shirt and black capris with a red sash and red band in my hair. Well...I kept wearing all of those clothes and they are pretty worn looking now, so I will either purchase something else, or skip it this year and get a t-shirt or something. I will keep you posted once I decide. I like Shannon's idea of matching POC shirts. Good thinking, Shannon!

We will dress up for formal night. In the past, I have worn pantsuits and then I was in a wedding and had the bridesmaid dress and I wore that on a couple/three cruises (DCL and Carnival). My daughter has a long dress that she wore last year, but I am not sure if it still fits. She has gotten quite a bit taller. My DH and DS will both wear suits and I think I am going to purchase something new for me! I am sure it will be pants, though! I love dresses just a tiny bit more than Shannon!

We made door signs last year. Actually, my kids got carried away and we hardly had any part of the door that wasn't covered! I am sure they will be doing it again this year. We made them in photoshop last year with a LOT of help from my niece. I just can't figure that program out! If she is not available, I will probably make them in Word or Power Point this year. None of us have the littlest bit of artistic talent in us! I love that your daughter made yours. That will make it even better!

Shannon...have a fun five days of work. Let us know how many new babies there are in your part of Texas when you get back!

How many of you have early dining and how many have late? We have late.

 

[I'mWong]

i'mwong (from Texas):
Laura
DH Gregg
DD Sarah 10
DS Gregory 7 (turns 8 on cruise )

Marsh Family (from Canada):
Erin
DH Chris
DD Brittany 12
DD Courtney 10
DD Paige 8

Shannon R (from Texas):
Shannon
DH Rick
DD Morgan 13
DS Mitchell 10
DD Melissa 2

Tuliene (from Canada):
Laurie 41
DS Connor 5

Suz D (from Indiana):
Suz
DH Jeff
DD Katie 11

NoFussRuss (from New Jersey)
Russ
DW Eileen
DD Maeve (5)
DS Quinn (4)

mech8T7 (from Canada)
John
DW Mary
DS Simon (8)
DD Kelly (6)
DD Julie (2)

Who is next to join??? Don't miss out on the fun!

 

[MECH8T7]

Is your 2 y.o. potty trained. Ours (Melissa) is not. We are trying SO HARD, but getting no where.

About 6 mos ago, we started trying to get Julie potty trained so she would be able to go into the programs on the cruise. She cried every time we put her on the training seat. We also realized we had a long way to go before we could get her to the stage where she would just go off on her own and use the toilet all by herself. So, we gave up pretty quickly after we started. I'm not sure how often we'd have used the programs for Julie even if we could given her age, but it would have made planning for Palos and shore excursions much easier.

 

[discruiser]

We will be joining you all on March 10. We are Kim (myself), DH Dan, DS Nicholas (8, will turn 9 one week after the cruise ends), DD Emily (6), DD Olivia (2) and DS Nathan (4 months)! We are from the Houston, TX area. This will be our 3rd cruise with Disney, and we can't wait!

 

[atakaratemom]

Hi John! Last year - the whole family dressed.

here we are on pirate night -

Since I bought the pirate wear at a going out of business sale at a costume store - I will bring them again this year. So yes we will be dressing. (I hope!)

not to many people seemed to dressed on our cruise - we were only one of a few at our dinner to dress - more people were at the pirate party on the deck dressed.

as for formal night - I brought a black suit. Wore a shirt and tie on formal night - wore the black suit with a button down shirt on semi formal night and wore the black pants with a polo style shirt to one of the dinners - one suit - three dinners. Some people go all out with tuxedos and ball gowns and others just dress comfortably for the night - my best advice - wear what you are comfortable in and looks nice.

And you guys looked fabulous!! Hi Russ, remember me your fellow cruiser from last year! Just popped in to tell you to have a wonderful time on your upcoming cruise. I hope the weather is perfect this time!!

We are going to book the Eastbound repo for next summer, so if you guys still need a DCL fix next year I hope you join us!

 

[jpilgrim]

Another Canadian family -- this one from Ottawa Ontario. Looking forward to March 10th. Here is the details on my family

Me, Janice
DH John
DD Sophie 9
DD Nicole (Nicki) 8

We are so excited. We are booked for the late dinner time and have reservations for Palo on Tuesday evening. Here is the list on our excursions
Key West - Pirate Soul & Shipwreck Historeum Adventure
Grand Cayman - Stingray City Reef Sail & Snorkel
Cozumel - Dolphin Discovery Cozumel

I believe my daughters would also be interested in the scrapbooking craft. This is such a great idea and it will make a great keepsake.
Thanks

 

[sweeks82]

Russ,

Have a great time on the cruise...wish we were going! Disneymum (Lisa) and her family are joining us in WDW for the 1 year anniversary of last year's cruise! Have a few cocktails for me!

Suzanne

 

[Goofy559]

Well, after lurking for awhile, I thought I'd finally post. We're another Canadian family on the March 10 cruise, from Toronto, ON.

We are:

me, Lisa
DH Darrell
DD Sage (8)

We are travelling with two other Ontario families, who have a DD (10) and DS (5) respectively. They are both cruise newbies and very excited.

Our family are cruise veterans -- I think this is Sage's 5th cruise -- second on Disney.....that's what happens when your birthday falls around March break!

Sounds like there are lots of girls Sage's age on board.

Looking forward to a great trip

 

[Marsh Family]

WoW,
It's great to see so many people posting now, lots of excitement, nice to see so many other Canadians on board trying to escape the cold weather, we are in full countdown mode now. Looking forward to March 10. Hope to hear from more soon.
Chris (Winnipeg, MB)
DW Erin
DD Brittany (12)
DD Courtney (10)
DD PAige (8)

 

[I'mWong]

i'mwong (from Texas):
Laura
DH Gregg
DD Sarah 10
DS Gregory 7 (turns 8 on cruise )

Marsh Family (from Canada):
Erin
DH Chris
DD Brittany 12
DD Courtney 10
DD Paige 8

Shannon R (from Texas):
Shannon
DH Rick
DD Morgan 13
DS Mitchell 10
DD Melissa 2

Tuliene (from Canada):
Laurie 41
DS Connor 5

Suz D (from Indiana):
Suz
DH Jeff
DD Katie 11

NoFussRuss (from New Jersey):
Russ
DW Eileen
DD Maeve (5)
DS Quinn (4)

mech8T7 (from Canada):
John
DW Mary
DS Simon (8)
DD Kelly (6)
DD Julie (2)

discruiser (from Texas)
Kim
DH Dan
DS Nicholas 8 (9 week after cruise)
DD Emily (6)
DD Olivia (2)
DS Nathan (4 mos.)

jpilgrim (from Canada)
Janice
DH John
DD Sophia (9)
DD Nicole (Nicki) (8)

Goofy559 (from Canada)
Lisa
DH Darrell
DD Sage (8)


Who is next to join??? Don't miss out on the fun!

 

[MECH8T7]

Hey March 10 group...

Wanted to thank ShannonR for helping DS Simon connected via e-mail with her DS Mitchell. It is really helping Simon get "psyched" for the cruise.

Problem is that our DD6 Kelly is feeling a little left out. If there's anyone with DS or DD that would be interested in exchanging e-mails with Kelly before the cruise, she would be thrilled. If your DS or DD is interested, please "pm" me with the e-mail co-ordinates and I'll have Kelly send an introductory e-mail.

Thanks in advance.

John

 

[I'mWong]

It is hard to believe how close the cruise is finally! We booked last year in March and it has been quite a wait. I have been looking at some pictures from last year and I am getting really excited. My daughter and son would love to email someone from the cruise as well. If anyone wants to start a little pen pal group with either (or both) of them, let me know.

I am amazed how many Texans and Canadians there are on this cruise! So many of us are really close together (as far as Texas goes) too.

The weather here has been yucky! It has been raining and cold for a couple of weeks now. Pretty unusual for this area. Winter is normally not more than a few days here and there spread out over a few months. I am fine with the cold, within reason, but the cold and the rain together....BRRR! I don't know how you northerners or Canadians do it!

Our list of Disers has gotten pretty long now. I am sure there will be more to come!

Hope everyone has a great day!

By the way, any pin traders out there? My kids love pin trading!