March 15-22, 2008 Eastern - Way-Way Early Check In

[DiszyGram]

I just called my sister, who lives 15 minutes from the port, and she says it is beautiful there today. The weather is supposed to get even better.

 

[happymommy]

Wow - that is such a bonus! I was planning on maybe being in capris and a (kind of cute) jean jacket for the sail away. Maybe just a tee shirt and a skirt! See, I don't want to change for dinner, and so want to be comfortable but decent. Boy, if these are my biggest decisions and problems this week, life is good!

I'm thinking about a manicure Sunday morning. Anyone know from experience if this is hard to get booked? My hands look awful, but if I get one here, by Sunday they'll be chipped (although I only do very natural look).

 

[DisDancerina]

Wow - that is such a bonus! I was planning on maybe being in capris and a (kind of cute) jean jacket for the sail away. Maybe just a tee shirt and a skirt! See, I don't want to change for dinner, and so want to be comfortable but decent. Boy, if these are my biggest decisions and problems this week, life is good!

I'm thinking about a manicure Sunday morning. Anyone know from experience if this is hard to get booked? My hands look awful, but if I get one here, by Sunday they'll be chipped (although I only do very natural look).

Do it

 

[disneycrazy2004]

Just getting over another ice storm. We are all packed and ready to go - can't wait. so sick of this weather.....Leaving on Thursday and flying from New York Sat Morning.

vess

 

[limati]

4 DAYS!!! Can you believe we are this close? My sister and her family will begin their drive to Florida tomorrow. My packing is about 90 percent finished.

Our weather has improved greatly. The kids last day before the cruise is Thursday. I am looking forward to meeting fellow dis'ers.

Lisa

 

[nlm]

Good Morning!

Looks like people are getting ready to travel, so I thought I'd repost the list of cruisers, meet schedule, and distag participants again.

nlm - Nancy, DH (Don), DD10, DD5
swilphil - Sherri, DS7, DS5
carolmp - Carol, DH (Scott), DD14 (Kelly), DD10 (Lauren)
happymommy - Amy, DH, DD8, DS10
limati - Lisa, Mike, Dylan (13), Katie (thisclose to 10),
Tamie, Steve, Turner (15), Emma (10),
Betty (nana)
pop5 - Paige, dh, 4 ds's(14,10,7,6) and my 2 step sons(23 and 24) and my parents
Worktoplay - Marie, DS13 (Jeff)
Pammy jo - me, dh, 3 ds (11,9,6)
tecdavidt - Dave, Kathy, Stephanie (15), David Jr. (23), Jessica (26 David's girlfriend), Zach (7 Jessica's son)
julie t. - Julie, DH, DD(12), DD(10/11) and DD(will be 9)
staceys0513 - me, DH, DS(11), DD(9), DS(18months), Grandpa, Grandma
ohiocindy - me, DH, DS(8)
DisneyDaysLV - Bryan, DW-Kristen, DS11-Tyler and DD10
lizg123 - Liz, DH, DS13
DiszyGram - Gail, DD, DGS(8)
wrightz05 - Marvin (me), DW Karen, DS Peyton(10), DD Meredith(8)
Father and Mother in-law
KerrGirl - Heather, DH Josh, DD(2) and DS (1)
LisaBi - Lisa, DS17
cozit - Liz, DH, DS11, DD9
Wendy151950 - Wendy, DD12 (Sarah)
Txesquire - DW, DH, DS6, DS4
thejudge - me, DH, DS11 & neighbors (DW, DH, DS15, DD11)
disneycrazy2004 - me, DH, 10, 7
kalaha - me, DH, DS(3), DS(7), parents, brother, and his family (wife and daughters ages 8 & 10)
PixyDusted - me, BF
Gretel - Lisa (43), Mark (47), Caitlin (19), Emilee (17)


Meets:

Friday night - 7:30 @ the Radisson's pool (for those at the Radisson and anyone who wants to join in)
Saturday - 11:00 kids meet in the terminal at the port (DD10 will have lots of green Mardi Gras bead on to make the meet easy to find)
Saturday - 3pm @ Goofy's Galley/Scoops (In case of rain - 3pm @ Promenade Lounge)
Monday - St. Patricks's Day - Diversions @ 10pm

DIStag

cozit - forward on the 7th deck - "Castaway Cay" coloring pages (Mickey sunning in one and riding a wave on a tube in the other)
carolmp - Deck 5 - likes the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings
Lizg123 - Deck 2, midship. We will be having Tink, Tigger and Capt Jack on our door.
limati - deck 6 forward Mickey n' Minnie forever
nlm - Deck 5 - A1(villains) & A2(princesses)
julie t - Deck 6, 2 rooms next to each other. Figment, Tink, and a snorkling Minnie. Also Minnie ears and Sorcerer ears.
PixyDusted - forward elevators in the "7s". We have a cute markerboard with fun foam on it and Mickey ears that will have circles inside saying what day of the cruise it is!



Hope to get a chance to meet everyone at one point or another!

Nancy

 

[PixyDusted]

Nancy - what's DIStag? I'm new to all this!

4 Days is right! I think I'll start packing tonight. We live in Orlando anyway so it's not like we have to pack ahead of time!

 

[sk8ingmom]

I was the OP here - we transferred our reservation to the EB PC Repo in August, but gosh I wish we were also going with you guys.

I wanted to pop in and wish you all a wonderful cruise!

Have a great time!

 

[nlm]

Nancy - what's DIStag? I'm new to all this!

cozit is organizing this for us, and here's the info on it she posted earlier:

One thing that my kids had fun with their last cruise (and I'll admit I had fun as well) was "playing" DIStag. They were 6 and 8 during the cruise. And we had so many rooms/DIS-folks playing that there were two Mickey-shaped magnets in play the whole time... and I still think I only saw each once on my door... might have been twice for one of them.

To make it "more interesting", the only clues that we gave each other were the level we were staying on, connected with our name that we'd add to the magnet as it moved around (to help us all be included). Everyone who played had to decorate their door with something that would clue the other players into who was there (otherwise, without room numbers, there'd be no way to find people to include them When the DIStag magnet showed up at your door, you were to write your name on it and then take it to another player's door and leave it for them to find, and pass on. The room to have it when they woke up the last morning was the room that got to keep it. I believe we made sure that the couple that got married on CC that trip just "happened" to have them both at that point

Oh, and if you don't want to mark the room with a name, even a login name, you could always include a note that you'll have a "whatever" on your door... though make sure it's not something someone not playing has - or they'll get very confused some day on the trip

The fun isn't getting it in the end, it's looking for and finding the surprise... and for kids who like to explore, it's also exploring the ship while looking for other door decorations (and yes, I was smart enough to note where the other rooms were on our travels, to make some of the deliveries faster

BTW, decorating your door is a good thing. There may not be *that* many doors on the ship, but with them all being along similar, long corridors, decorations, even simple ones, really help you not pass your room on the way to it

If you'd like to join us, I'd be happy to add your information to the list. Just pm me with your deck number and some identifiable feature of your door magnets.

Nancy

 

[tecdavidt]

I don't advise manicures on a ship. I had one once, it was a Steiner Spa and it was terrible and over priced. I would suggest you get one at home before you leave for the cruise. Now, I did enjoy the massage (sp? it has been a long day so far- could use one now ) It was pricey but it felt wonderful. I may spring for one this trip.

Kathy

 

[DisDancerina]

Hope you have some fun!

 

[wrightz05]

WOOHOO!!! Only 5 more hours of work and I am going home!!! Magic here I come!!!

 

[pop5]

Ok...I will be looking for those wearing green beads in the terminal!! Lets hope we have all engines working and all ports are possible! Great weather would be nice too! Paige

 

[happymommy]

Still debating the manicure. I don't know if I want to waste (?) an hour onboard on Sunday getting one, but if I get one Thursday, I'll ruin it packing (I am packing that day). I may just skip the whole thing - being a mom and all the handwashing, well you know!
The pedicure though - that's tomorrow! My ugly feet haven't seen sandals all winter and oh my gosh - don't want to scare you all away!!
Sounds like we're all getting ready!

Amy

 

[limati]

I haven't had a manicure in over 15 years, but I am going to splurge and get one Thursday afternoon. I am packed. DH just needs to put in a few things.

The weather looks to be nice and warm for us. I hope the kids can play a little on the beach Friday. I think I read somewhere that there is live music on the Cocoa Beach pier Friday evening. I love Cocoa Beach! We went for a vacation there a few years back and had a blast.

To those that are leaving soon - Safe travels and smooth skies (if you're flying).

 

[happymommy]

I think we'll just relax Friday night in Cocoa Beach. Our friends get in late - the kids may be ready for bed by that time.
Wow - so soon! It does sound like the weather will be nice!
Still need to pack! Not too much - I do laundry like every other day on vacation even (every day at home). I don't like to pack a lot.

 

[DisDancerina]

Again, have fun!

 

[wrightz05]

I am all packed for the most part. All 5 suitcases are still open but they are full!!!! I am going to get the last few items and start loading the car tomorrow. We are headed out about 7:30 Thursday morning. We should be in CC around 3:00 Friday! That will give us time to unwind and wait on NLM and anyone else staying at the Radisson to get there

 

[carolmp]

Well, the laundry is all done and the suitcases are about half packed. Everything I'm bringing is all together, so all I have to do is put in in the suitcases. Oh yeah, and weigh them to make sure I don't go over the weight limit! We fly out Friday morning.

 

[DiszyGram]

We fly out Friday evening. It will be late we we arrive at my sister's Cocoa Beach home so we will just go to sleep. I'm treating everyone to breakfast the next morning and then we will head over to the terminal. Should arrive before 11am. I found some green beads and will be wearing a green, polo style, Disney shirt. My daughter, who is 39 (looks ten years younger), and my grandson, 8 years old, will have the beads on too.

Hope to see some of you in the terminal. We met up with a lot of wonderful people from this site on our last Disney cruise. Once you recognize people, you will run into them all over the ship.