March 18, 2006 -7 Day Magic Cruise - Is anyone else booked yet?

[Daytonamom]

Hi First post here. Myself, my DH, DS(13 just had a birthday) and DD(9). We are from Daytona Beach and just counting the days.

 

[jphart]

Hi Everyone,

Welcome Daytonamom and MSChang53. Glad you joined in the fun!

Haven't heard from PhilinAk in a while- you guys still out there? Hope everything is okay.

Just finished the last of the shopping for our trip. At least I hope so. The days seem like they are dragging by.

Kathy, sorry to hear about your dog.

Jennifer

 

[tecdavidt]

Our cruise list for March 18th, 2006 If there are any corrections or changes you want me to make just email me at: kathyt@raccoon.com and make sure you title your email for our cruise or else I might think it is just spam.

General Max, husband, daughter 14 Erin, son 11, Abby sister of General Max

Tecdavidt, (Dave 48 turning 49 on cruise!), Kathy (48), daughter 13 3/4 Stephanie

Surfergirl, husband, daughter 12

Bama4Disney, wife, sons 5 & 2 1/2

PHILinAK-the younger man, wife-49, that's my story ... and I am sticking to it, son Chase 13 1/2

Cinderlexa's mom, husband (36), mom (30), daughter 8, son 10 mons.

jphart, husband Phil celebrating his 45th on board, Jennifer 39, two daughters 13 1/2 Lauren & Megan

cruisecrzy 31, husband 31, daughter 19 mos.

Eeyore1928, husband, wife, daughter 3

jedimindtric, husband, wife, two children 5 & 2

Krystagal, 29, husband 28, son 2, daughter mo (note: her SIL is getting married on Castaway Cay this cruise!)

MsCheng53 and son 8, Husband and 2 teen sons off on a Scout trip

Daytonamom, DH, son 13, daughter 9, from Daytona Beach

 

[tecdavidt]

I just updated our cruise list. I was behind, sorry. I am bit concerned for Phil in AK. They have to deal with a Volcano that has been spitting ash in the air causing problems with the airport. A little pixie dust so that they can make it out OK.

We are getting use to living with 4 dogs not 5. Patch was our oldest at age 16. The dogs left are 8 almost 9, 8, 7 and 6.

jphart, your girls email did go through and I will have Steph answer when she gets home this afternoon.

MsChang53, in St. Thomas it is easy to walk to Paradise Point tramway and see the bird shoe up on top. The views are wonderful. Also Coral world is nice and there is Coki beach right next door. In St. Maarten with always hang out at the beach you can see from the ship.

Kathy

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I am so jealous of all of you and I will relive our cruise (Jan. 21) through you. We loved the Eastern cruise so much we rebooked for next year. Remember, half the fun is the anticipation. For any first-time cruisers, the packing can become a challenge. DH and I figured we coiuld have gone with one upright less. Take notes as you cruise as to what you would pack or leave home. Enjoy!!!

 

[tecdavidt]

The eastern route is also our favorite. I love the extra day at sea and St. Thomas.

I just looked up the cruise ship schedule for St. Thomas and we will be docking at Havensight. I love that location. It is walking distance to Paradise Point tram. The shops are just as wonderful as the downtown shops. I was concerned we might be at Crown Bay docks. I didn't want to hassle with the downtown traffic. We also could have been anchored but no, we have the best spot Havensight!

Kathy

 

[PHILinAK]

Hi all,
Yep, we're still here, just haven't been online for awhile.
Latest updates:
1) Docs arrrived Friday, didn't look correct, but Disney has them correct in the computer, so all is well!
2) Volcano has been simmering & now has a new 30 foot dome on top. Just praying it can stay plugged for the next 12 days so we can get out.
3) Waited to buy shorts so they would fit my new skinny self, but have dscovered I still seem to be the same weight I was 6 months ago...so bought fat shorts yesterday instead. Swimwear is another issue. Alaska's not geared up for summer season yet in the stores, so my swim suit cover-up may be snowpants.

Glad to hear from more folks who will be onboard.

Very sorry to hear about Kathy's dog. I know how incredibly painful that can be.

As far as meeting up, all I know is that we have second dinner and it looks like those seatings are at 8, 8:15, and 8:30. We don't know which we have, but meeting at 8 might be a problem for folks with that seating. We'll try to make it to wherever it's decided upon, though. Can you tell me more about the green ribbons? Are we talking about any type in particular or is it just a matter of wearing some form of extraneous green to identify ourselves?

See y'all very soon!
Cheryl

 

[GeneralMax]

Hi all-

We to went shopping today for cruise wear. Good news is nearly everyone in the state of Minnesota leaves for warm climates at spring break so at least the stores had shorts. Good thing they did I tried on DS stuff from last summer and he has outgrown it ALL.

Cheryl - We are thinking claming thoughts about the valcano. We had a small scare here when we thought Northwest was going to have a strike and we would have to scrabble for new flights. Good news - they settled at least for now.


Kathy sorry to hear about your dog. It is so hard to loose a pet/memeber of the family.

Thanks for planning a meet at the sail away party. I think we should definately try to make that but I also threw out the idea of a DIS meet between dinners and here is what I propose. In between dinners and dinner shows they have a game show called Disney Mania in Studio Sea - Mid ship Deck 4. We have gone on all our other cruises and the kids love it. I can't think of a better place for a bunch of DIS fans to meet and maybe one of the kids will get picked and we can all cheer them on. Let me know what you think.

We are up for green ribbions or green mouse heads - just tell us where to find them.

Ruth

 

[GeneralMax]

By the way Kathy for the list I will be celebrating the 6th anniversay of my 39th birthday on board...39 seemed like as good a place as any to stop counting.

Ruth

 

[jphart]

Ruth-

You will be celebrating the same "anniversary" as DH.

You can get the "green ears" in the paint section at Home Depot. Choose the brightest lime green they have. The exact color is posted somewhere on this DIS board. If you use the bright green ribbon, you can find it at any craft store for about a dollar. If anyone needs either, you can PM me your address and I will mail you some. Just let me know how many you need.

The game night sounds good. Is it early enough for the cruisers with younger children?

Jennifer

 

[jphart]

Cheryl,

You are too funny!

We would definitely be able to spot you on the cruise!

I hope the volcano stays quite until you are safely tucked away with your family in the Carribean.

Jennifer

 

[cruisecrzy]

They have green ribbon at Jo-Ann's or Wal-Mart. I made myself a green ribbon barett.

We will try to meet up with everyone at Studio Sea, but that show is at 7:30 if I remember correctly and they also have characters out at that time. Last cruise my daughter liked hanging out in the atrium lobby with the characters and on the first night she played in flounders for a goo majority of familytime. I will put it into my spreadsheet of fun and try to meet up. We will definately be on deck ten for the sailaway and at the port around 11am.

We are almost into the single digits for the countdown to cruise!!!

 

[tecdavidt]

I finally had time to check in for today and it is already past 10:30 pm!

We just got home from the traveling Broadway production of The Lion King.
What a way to get one into the Disney spirit right before a cruise . Husband Dave said they were missing two things, one was the mouse himself and two, the cruise director who explains what is on tap for tomorrow. I laughed at him and said, "I can hear it now, this is what is going on while we are in the lovely port of Des Moines IA." Ahh, I need to be on the ship.

Thoughts and prayers that the volcano will not blow its top and ruin a wonderful trip. I am glad NW airlines has settled. Ruth, I will add your info. Him, 6th anniversary? My mother claims she is still 39 and she has two daughters who are much older than her.

DIS meet, just tell us when. 11 days and we will be in Florida! 12 days and we are on the ship!

Kathy

 

[PHILinAK]

OK, bright lime green it is. Thanks for the info - I'll see what I can dig up.

Kathy, your mom and my dad seem to celebrate the same birthday. Don't know how he'll handle my turning 50 next month. Not sure how I'll handle it either!

Thanks for all the positive thinking toward keeping the volcano snoozin' for the time being. Really glad to hear the airlines settled. I kept hearing info on the news about it, but never heard enough to know if it had gotten better or worse. Sounds like it would have impacted the trip for quite a few of you if they had gone on strike and I'm sure you didn't need the added stress of worrying about it, either.

Bought 50 spf sunblock for my beluga body and am ready to go! (it's amazing what living in the dark half the year for the past 27 years has done to my tolerance to the sun).

Yeehah!
Cheryl

 

[PHILinAK]

Hi First post here. Myself, my DH, DS(13 just had a birthday) and DD(9). We are from Daytona Beach and just counting the days.

Hi Daytona Mom and family,

We are a bit farther away; from Alaska. Our son (Chase) is also 13, it will be great to have another teen his age on board. As you can see from previous messages, there also are a bunch of girls in that age group. I'm sure Chase will check out the "Stack" ... you think your son will also be hanging out there?

Phil

 

[Daytonamom]

My son would probably go to the stack if he had someone to go with. He also wants to check out Ocean Quest (is that what it is called) on deck two. I think they have it open only to 13-14 year olds at some times. Looks like fun.

We plan on getting to the port at 10:30 or so. Can't wait!!

 

[NCardella]

Anyone know what movies are currently playing in the Buena Vista Theatre?

 

[MsCheng53]

Lisa and Garrett here, email from travel agent that he sent our documents and we should get them in a day or two. I went to home depot today and got the Mickey paint samples too.... wasn't the color Alien Green?? Booked two excursions and three spa treatments. Ready for this cruise to start. Still looking for eight year olds. Feeling bad I am not taking my teenagers because everyone is there age. Anyone staying in Port Canaveral the night before? We are at the Radisson. Don't want to miss the ship and it is a five hour drive.

 

[jphart]

MScheng53-

There will be tons of kids on board. I'm sure your son will be running around with a lot of new friends in no time.

Jennifer

 

[cruisecrzy]

Yep, Alien Green is the right color. I actually got lots of those paint chips in different colors and then cut around the Mickey Head. I put magnets on the back and now I have a toy for my daughter to play with. I know that most of you do not need simple toys to entertain your kids, but thought I would share.

Lisa, it certainly sounds like you will be spending the week relaxing.

I finished the pirate skirts today that I am making for my friend and I. Now I just need to make the shirts and all of the pirate stuff will be done.

I was able to find the glow bracelets and necklaces at a dollar tree just in case anyone else is getting them ahead of time.

Ncardella-If you email Kathy (tecdavidt) her info is a few posts up she can add your groups info to our list.....if you want to that is.