March 26, 2005

[pooh luver]

I had another one of those stressful dreams. I started packing 35 minutes before the limo (wouldn't that be nice if that part were true) was to arrive to take us to the airport and I was running around like a mad women. I think I will pull out the suitcases tonight and start putting a few things in and not wait any longer.

 

[PPFQP]

I have a box in the bedroom, but it is starting to overflow. I'm thinking I will get a suitcase out tonight and start packing some things in it -- it's never too early!

Oh, and I checked the weather forecast for our embarkation day -- high of 77 and partly cloudy. Woo hoo!!! Soooo much more apppealing than the 30's and sleet that we are having today, ugh.

 

[My 2 Princesses Boat]

I discovered the DIS boards about a month ago, and I have been reading and researching for our trip in 8 days!!!!!!!

Anyways, it is me (38) DH (39 ) DD (8) and DD(4). We or I should say I booked this trip about a year ago when we found out the school schedule. I can't beleive the time is almost here.

This is what we have planned so far, nothing, YIKES! I plan on enjoying the ship, some beaches, the scenery. I hope to book a trip to Sting Ray City. I hope that is not tooo late. I also need to call for the easter baskets! I will hopefully do these two things today. If it is too later for the baskets I will bring a nice gift bag, and fill it with some things from the ship's gift shop.

I have all the clothes piled up in our closet! I went ahead and bought the girls new summer clothes. They outgrew theirs from last year! I got myself some new clothes too! We got some new sandals too. I will start packing things this week. I've been throwing things in my closet such as sunscreen, ect.

For formal night I did order DH his tux. I bought myself a new dress. DD(4) is wearing a sleeping beauty costume dress. I am redoing the skirt because the tulle on it is torn. It looks sooo darn cute on her! My dress is pink too, so we match! DD (8) is going to wear her first communion dress that she wore last year. She is so excited she gets to wear it again! So am I!

That is about it. Hopefully we will meet some of you.

 

[E&BMom]

Welcome to the thread!!! Let us know igf you get all your things booked. I am sure Shirley can do the baskets for you!! She is great If you need any info let us know and we will try to help!! See you soon.

 

[littlemuffin]

Welcome to our thread!!!

Are we going to plan on meeting on the ship one day?
Putting a face to a "name " would be great.

Since we're leaving at 5:00Am on Wed , Tues will be my last check of the boards so I guess we need to pick a location and time if you guys are interested.

Have a great weekend getting ready. Remember this time next week it will almost be time. YEAH!!!!

Kathy

 

[ubetcha]

When I read your post it sounded like me talking!!!! I tried to book our excursions this week ( one of them was stingray city observatory and island tour) and they were all booked. We will try again and if they are still booked I guess we will plan our own adventure. Maybe this will teach me not to procrastinate (but I doubt it). Good luck on your plans and happy packing.

 

[PPFQP]

Did you try to book with Disney, or with an outside source? In Grand Cayman,there are several outfits that do the stingray tours. Captain Bryan's and Captain Marvin's have been recommended by this board, and I think there is one other that is mentioned in the Passporter book. In Cozumel, you can also go to several beach parks on your own. So don't worry too much about arranging excursions -- there are plenty of alternatives. Plus, I think they probably only pre-book a certain number of slots before the cruise, and then open up some more slots as it gets closer. Of course, I am just guessing about that, I don't know for sure.

BTW: Key West forecast for Sunday, March 27th is .... 78 and mostly sunny! YaY!

 

[PPFQP]

Anyways, it is me (38) DH (39 ) DD (8) and DD(4). We or I should say I booked this trip about a year ago when we found out the school schedule. I can't beleive the time is almost here. This is what we have planned so far, nothing, YIKES!

Hi My 2 Princesses! Welcome! : ) Where are you guys from? Are your kids excited?

It's great to see more people as the time is getting closer. We were wondering if we were going to be on a semi-empty ship! (Yeah, right! No such luck!)

I think we should pick some way to meet. I've never been on a cruise before, so I don't know how people arrange such things.

 

[E&BMom]

We booked our stingray excursions with Captain Marvin's. It has been recommended by people on the disboards. I think the website is www.captainmarvins.com. I'll check and let you know if it is different. I think we can just pick a place and time to meet. Whatever is fine with us. I have done a 4 day but didn't about the disboards then What do you guys think would be a good time and place to meet?? We leave in 1 week!!!!!!

 

[E&BMom]

It is the right website!!!

 

[My 2 Princesses Boat]

Hi My 2 Princesses! Welcome! : ) Where are you guys from? Are your kids excited?

We are from the windy City! Yes, the kdis are very very excited! My DD (8) teacher voted her trip to be the most exciting one. We think so too

I have about 30 min. before my day is too busy to do anything. so I will try and contact Capt. Marvins. My older DD said she doesn't want to go on the sting ray trip, but I would like for them to get the experience. This is coming from a kid who went on the Tower of Terror, but was afraid of going in the Haunted Mansion I know, too weird and funny!

I better call the basket lady too before it's too late! One of my reasons of not booking anything yet, is because I don't want to be tied to a schedule.

I better get busy!

 

[pooh luver]

My DH keeps saying one week from right now I will be doing..... After two previous DC, it seems this is the one he is the most excited about. I have been thinking about the meet but am not sure of the best time. I would think if we tried to meet, at least briefly, before the life boat drill that might be a good idea. After is the big sail away party and my DS is planning on looking for the sea animals as we leave. Is everyone planning on getting to the ship fairly early? I just read about the Home Depot lime green mickey paint samples and am planning on picking up a couple this weekend. I think I will try to some how attach it to my backpack that I use as a purse. I still haven't ordered my basket either.

 

[My 2 Princesses Boat]

I've heard of the Home Depot Disney paints, but not lime green. Our bathroom is done in lime green, our small one downstairs. Looks really nice!

Anyways, I called the 1-800 number to order the basket, the flyer we got in the mail last wweek. That is not the one that "Shirley" does. Who is Shirley and how do I get a hold of her?

We are flying in the night before. We waited a little too alte to book our flights, but that is okay, at least we don't have to get up early and rush around all day to get the boat. We plan on getting to the boat for check in at around 11. Is that a good time?

Oh, and I did call to order a fruit and cheese platter for our room when we arrive and a bottle of red wine. So when we get there we will have something waiting for us to eat and drink I plan on getting the girls some juice boxes. They told me it comes with a greeting card. So the card says "To my family: Have a Magical Cruise! Love, Mom

 

[kmclickn]

Only three more work days!! Then a day to get ready and off to Florida. We are getting so excited. Hope the weather is sunny and warm. I have been reading this forum for several weeks, and have really enjoyed the postings and wealth of information offered. We (DH, DD10, DS10) are so excited. I hope I get to meet a few of you on board!

 

[E&BMom]

1 more week!!!! Welcome kmclicln...we are DH, DD11, and DS 71/2. Shirley's number is 1-800-950-4559. She is the sweetest, nicest person!!!! She'll help you out so call her!! We are also flying in the day before and staying at the Ramada Inn in Orlando. Hope to see everyone there.The idea of meeting before the drill sounds good. Where???? Anyone have any suggestions for time and place???? Have a great day everyone and happy packing!!!!!

 

[ubetcha]

You guys come up with such great ideas. Unfortunately our flight leaves Mpls at 6:30 am on Saturday. Wow..... we will need a bottle of wine and cheese platter!!!!!! Great idea I will order one today.

 

[E&BMom]

ubetcha...did you guys get a lot of snow yesterday????

 

[PPFQP]

Only three more work days!! Then a day to get ready and off to Florida. We are getting so excited. Hope the weather is sunny and warm. I have been reading this forum for several weeks, and have really enjoyed the postings and wealth of information offered. We (DH, DD10, DS10) are so excited. I hope I get to meet a few of you on board!

Welcome, Kmclickn!
I have twin DD's that are 9, nearly 10. Do you have twins also?

And... I see that you are in Virginia Beach! So are we!

 

[My 2 Princesses Boat]

Thank you for Shirley's number!!! I will call her and see if she can get just a few things for me. I want to surprise my DH with a bottle of Captain Morgan or a 6 pack of corona. Honestly we are not lushes, only when we are on vacation . I will talk to her about easter baskets too. If it is too late, I will just bring some things with me, hide them in our bags and buy a couple Disney stuff on the boat.

One week from today and we will be on the Disney Cruise

 

[kmclickn]

Welcome, Kmclickn!
I have twin DD's that are 9, nearly 10. Do you have twins also?

And... I see that you are in Virginia Beach! So are we!

PPFQP,

Yes they are twins..3 weeks away from turning 10..are you going on this Western cruise?