March 13th 2011 Fiesta time on the Wonder!

[tracielynn]

Can you believe this post makes 2200 +++!! Wow we are a gabby bunch!

Diecatt tell the girls congrats and we totally understand how coming in second when you are used to being number one feels! Our girls took 1st in their division and 1st overall at their dance competition last weekend. Kenna competes dance now, but did compete cheer for 5 years.

Melissa just wondering how we would be able to get our cheer bows from you and I want to pay you??

Maeve's mom (sp?) if she wants to be in the talent show it is totally fine. Some of the girls that are signed up are dancers and not cheerleaders and I am sure there are a few that have never done either and are still coming along for the experience. Just come to the meeting and let her decide.

When I sign us up for the talent show I will ask them if there is any possibility that the girls could practice in the place the show is held during one of the sea days. If I have the answer before the meeting I will just tell you and if not I will call your room/wave phone and leave a message.

Denise...WOW giving up the Disboards!! We will miss you!!

Is anyone else staying at the Doubletree Saturday night?

 

[tracielynn]

I posted this on the main forum, but wanted your opinions!!

Ok, we leave for the MR this Sunday and I have NEVER purchased travel insurance for any trip. I am considering it this time because in just the last few weeks our house has seen tons of illnesses, allergic reactions, and sprained ankles!! My ?'s are...Can I still add it now? Which one is the best? I am looking for one that covers onboard medical expenses. Please give me your advise! Thanks!!

 

[Jonny626]

I posted this on the main forum, but wanted your opinions!!

Ok, we leave for the MR this Sunday and I have NEVER purchased travel insurance for any trip. I am considering it this time because in just the last few weeks our house has seen tons of illnesses, allergic reactions, and sprained ankles!! My ?'s are...Can I still add it now? Which one is the best? I am looking for one that covers onboard medical expenses. Please give me your advise! Thanks!!

I purchased travel insurance for this trip but I believe it has to be purchased before you pay your final invoice for your ticket. There are 18 people in my group and through getawaytoday we had to buy the insurance by December 2010.

 

[psar62]

WHOOT! WHOOT! 3 more days! Friday where are you? This is my 1st Disney Cruise but my 10th cruise in total. We are traveling with 11 cabins of all Disney Newbies too, so this I think will be so muc fun!!!! I cant believe I just found this message board, but oh well.... I have been reading the messages and look forward to seeing everyone on board. I am traveling with my Hubby Pete, and my children Britiany, Arianna and Michael (ages 23,20 & 17) and my 1st grandchild Holly (15 moths) I haven't started packing AHHHH! Thinking about it but not started .... This is going to be the best Cruise vacation EVER!!! Its Diney of course! WHOOT!!!

 

[Jonny626]

WHOOT! WHOOT! 3 more days! Friday where are you? This is my 1st Disney Cruise but my 10th cruise in total. We are traveling with 11 cabins of all Disney Newbies too, so this I think will be so muc fun!!!! I cant believe I just found this message board, but oh well.... I have been reading the messages and look forward to seeing everyone on board. I am traveling with my Hubby Pete, and my children Britiany, Arianna and Michael (ages 23,20 & 17) and my 1st grandchild Holly (15 moths) I haven't started packing AHHHH! Thinking about it but not started .... This is going to be the best Cruise vacation EVER!!! Its Diney of course! WHOOT!!!

WHOOT right back at ya This is my 1st Disney Cruise also, 7th cruise in total. There 18 of us in my group, all family. This is all of our first Disney Cruise but we do Disneyland a few times a year together. Sooooo excited!!!!

 

[Disney Fans]

How is the weather looking for this upcoming start of the cruise?? I need to check the weather channel and see. I sure hope it is good!

 

[Jonny626]

How is the weather looking for this upcoming start of the cruise?? I need to check the weather channel and see. I sure hope it is good!

L.A.:
Sun
Mar 13
Sunny
High - 73°
Low - 52°

Mon
Mar 14
Partly Cloudy
High - 70°
Low - 49°

Cabo:
Tue
Mar 15
Sunny
High - 81°
Low - 60°

Puerto Vallarta:
Wed
Mar 16
Sunny
High - 79°
Low - 59°

 

[Jonny626]

Weather looks perfect so far!!

 

[psar62]

WHOOT right back at ya This is my 1st Disney Cruise also, 7th cruise in total. There 18 of us in my group, all family. This is all of our first Disney Cruise but we do Disneyland a few times a year together. Sooooo excited!!!!

Our family too! We have 14 adults and 12 children ranging from 15 months to 17 years. Disneyland is about 6 hours drive for us and is a easy weekend getaway for us (Peoria, AZ). When the kids were little we would go 3..4.. times a year for a day or two. Now we go twice a year and take about 5 days each time. Disney is the happiest place on earth of course Is it Friday yet.... I feel like a kid in acandy store, so excited to be going on a DISNEY Cruise.....

 

[psar62]

Weather looks great doesn't it! Mexican Riviera is gorgeous this time of year. I have been to the ports before on Princess, but the rest of my group hasn't. I am grateful that their 1st Disney cruise memories will be of good weather rather than gray and gloomy....

Our group will have Disney Characters stuck to their doors, stop by and say Hi, we are all super friendly! Most of us are on Decks 6 & 7. We have 3 staterooms down on the deck that we get on and off the ship too...

Kathy

 

[Jonny626]

Our family too! We have 14 adults and 12 children ranging from 15 months to 17 years. Disneyland is about 6 hours drive for us and is a easy weekend getaway for us (Peoria, AZ). When the kids were little we would go 3..4.. times a year for a day or two. Now we go twice a year and take about 5 days each time. Disney is the happiest place on earth of course Is it Friday yet.... I feel like a kid in acandy store, so excited to be going on a DISNEY Cruise.....

We all live in the Phoenix area too so we go often. In 2005 I may 8 trips to Disneyland. hehe
I have wanted to do a Disney Cruise for a long time and I am very excited that my whole family is going. My girlfriend and her 2 daughters won't make it but it will still be a great trip.

 

[Disney Fans]

Weather looks perfect so far!!

Thanks for the weather up date!

 

[psar62]

We all live in the Phoenix area too so we go often. In 2005 I may 8 trips to Disneyland. hehe
I have wanted to do a Disney Cruise for a long time and I am very excited that my whole family is going. My girlfriend and her 2 daughters won't make it but it will still be a great trip.

Yep, its safe to say we are Disney fanatic's (and proud of it of course!!)

 

[Euphscott]

ZERO anxiety or anticipation...where is my pulse?

I guess I have too much going on - Thursday night though...

My daughter does not live with me - so not having her around is probably killing the buzz and she's not answering her phone this week. Friday I am giong to eat lunch with her at school (as a surprise) and then having a birthday party for her with family at the Embassy Suites near the airport (it's cheaper to get a room than to park the car!) so she and her cousins can swim, before we fly out first thing Saturday morning. Thursday night, I think I'll go into overdirve.

I expect that at some point I'll get antsy and tell family they need to leave so we can get to bed, so we can sleep and make the morning arrive sooner!

 

[ErinPie]

Yes, Lent starts tomorrow. A cruise ship is probably not the best place to try to give up any vices (maybe gambling, but the NCAA tournament starts on St. Patrick's Day so that is a non-starter).

DD5 had pancakes for breakfast this morning, is having them for lunch and, of course, will be having them for dinner. If I give up pancakes for Lent, but have french toast on the ship have I kept my promise?

Lent is also about giving more of yourself not just giving up something. So we have decided we are just going to practice being MORE Patient while we wait in long lines, being EXTRA Kind to all the children running excitedly up and down the halls and in the pools, being EXTRA Forgiving with each other when we do lose our patience or aren't as kind as we should be, and of course be EXTRA generous with the $$ we leave behind in Mexico (they do need it after all). Do you think purchases made in Mexico can count towards our Tithing?

Now fasting on Friday, don't think we will succeed on that one. It is Lobster night after all? We are invoking the special travel dispensation this time around.

With this approach we should be able to both "walk in the way" for the beginning of our Lenten Journey and have an absolutely fantastic family vacation.

DD still running a fever. Hope it breaks soon. Probably back to the DOC's tomorrow to do my best to convince him a secondary infection is present and please start her on antibiotics so her sinuses clear up before getting on a plane on Friday. Please pray.

Thank You
EGP

PS - This vacation can't start soon enough.

 

[hopelea]

Yipee....a doctor trip for us! DD with double ear infection & sinus infection. Me, sinus infection....both of us a steroid shot and antibotics!! So glad we went. I am ready for this trip. Two more days of work for me!

 

[Jonny626]

Yipee....a doctor trip for us! DD with double ear infection & sinus infection. Me, sinus infection....both of us a steroid shot and antibotics!! So glad we went. I am ready for this trip. Two more days of work for me!

I really hope you feel better by Sunday!! I have been taking Airborne all week to boost my immune system and avoid anything going around.
Good luck and get lots of rest.

 

[hopelea]

Our Doctor told us that he would see us when we get home because he knows we will catch some thing on the plane! We will all be great by Sunday!!!
Get lots of rest......that if funny......way too much to do to rest! We can rest when we get there!

 

[Dramamama]

Lent is also about giving more of yourself not just giving up something. So we have decided we are just going to practice being MORE Patient while we wait in long lines, being EXTRA Kind to all the children running excitedly up and down the halls and in the pools, being EXTRA Forgiving with each other when we do lose our patience or aren't as kind as we should be, and of course be EXTRA generous with the $$ we leave behind in Mexico (they do need it after all). Do you think purchases made in Mexico can count towards our Tithing?

Now fasting on Friday, don't think we will succeed on that one. It is Lobster night after all? We are invoking the special travel dispensation this time around.

With this approach we should be able to both "walk in the way" for the beginning of our Lenten Journey and have an absolutely fantastic family vacation.

DD still running a fever. Hope it breaks soon. Probably back to the DOC's tomorrow to do my best to convince him a secondary infection is present and please start her on antibiotics so her sinuses clear up before getting on a plane on Friday. Please pray.

Thank You
EGP

PS - This vacation can't start soon enough.

I agree. Patience is something I hope many people practice. During Lent, I always try to eliminate a vice, add a positive to my life, and help others. Love the idea of $$ in Mexico. You are so right. So many people there are in need.

As far as Fridays, My family only abstains from meat. Lobster night is a go!!


I hope DD is feeling better. My DS was great after he began antibiotics. After 24 hrs you wouldn't even know he was sick.

 

[JDBlair]

Actually, I am thinking about going to the store on Friday to check the dates on the milk. If the dates are far enough out, I may be able to have some for when I get home!!

I hate to think about coming home, we haven't even left yet!!

I will not talk about my vacation to my co-workers today! I will not be excited in front of them..........

You can freeze milk. Don't know if you knew that.

Two out of 4 of my co-workers witnessed how I was prior to our cruise in 2009. They keep commenting they keep forgetting I'm going on a cruise because I haven't really talked about it. There is no Disney character countdown calendar in my cube. There is no constant singing, "I'm on a boat!" There is no constant chatter and giggles about DCL. It's kind of sad, really. But I am excited and really thankful we're able to continue with our vacation plans. The closer it gets, the more I realize and appreciate that I really need this vacation!