March 8, 2008 Western

[TiggerStac]

Looks like we will not be able to go on this cruise...have to push it off. We have taken temporary guardianship of our niece. We have no idea what is going to be going on past september. We could end up w/another 90 day temp or permanent. We really like to get our airfare, etc booked ahead of time and getting passports, etc. So we decided to drive to disney for 2 weeks in April. I will only drive if we go for 2 weeks. This way, it's easier to add another person to the car, than a flight.

 

[mkmommy]

It is still 8 month away, but it will go fast, is there anyone else going on this cruise?

 

[SB's Mom]

Due to a big project with my DH's job. . .we're having to postpone this trip!

Charlene

 

[DMoss3377]

Hi all!

We'll be joining you! It will be me, BF and a couple friends of ours.

Can't wait!

 

[dragonflydreaming]

Wow! Less than 8 months. I'd better start packing!

 

[tmli]

Pretty certain we will be on this one. My DH(that feels strange--we are getting married next month), DS (11) and myself. We plan on booking it during our honeymoon cruise next month. Nice to see some fellow Ontarians onboard!

 

[mkmommy]

I am sure there will be more of us from Ontraio, as most of the public schools have this week off for spring break. My daughters were looking at some pictures of the ship, and are looking forward to this trip.

 

[DMoss3377]

I just got back from my vacation, my BF and I went to Puerto Rico for a few days then to Jost Van **** in the British Virgin Islands. It was heavenly!

Now that I'm back though...all I can think about is the cruise. I've already started planning the trip for us and our friends...and I can hardly wait to start packing.

It's been 3 years since my last DCL cruise and 2 years since my last cruise period. I'm over due!

I almost feel like a first time cruiser it's been so long. I know a ton has changed on board the ship and so I'm sure I'll be doing tons of research to bring myself back up to speed. I just hope some of my favorite shows and activities are still there.

Well...looking forward to getting to know you all!

 

[mkmommy]

Dana

Sounds like quite the trip you had, I am sure you had lots of fun.

Looking at your ticker it is almost 7 months till we leave, it is going to go so fast, we are really looking forward to the trip also.

Lisa

 

[DMoss3377]

Hi Lisa,

One of my friends joining us on the cruise is a Lisa too. We'll have to make sure we don't get you two confused. I'm sure she'll be on here posting soon. The cruise is going to be a surprise xmas gift for her DH. Unfortunately, I'd already blabbed about it to my BF, so it's no surprise for him. I'll have to come up with something else to do as a surprise for him for xmas...preferably cruise related, so I'll have to think about that one a while to come up with something cool.

I know the time will fly by...especially with the way my life moves...I coach a high school competition cheer squad, work full time, go to college almost full time to finish my degree, and still try to have some semblance of a social life...so with all that and the holidays...March will be here before I know it.

So far it's just the four of us, but we have a few other friends thinking about joining us. It amazes me sometimes how people just can't think that far out...and look at me like I'm nuts for planning a vacation for next year already. If they only knew! LOL

Well, better wrap things up and get stuck in traffic!

 

[DMoss3377]

Pretty certain we will be on this one. My DH(that feels strange--we are getting married next month), DS (11) and myself. We plan on booking it during our honeymoon cruise next month. Nice to see some fellow Ontarians onboard!

Tracey!

Congrats and have a great wedding and honeymoon!



Sending you lots of pixie dust!

 

[mkmommy]

Planning trips is half the fun, I feel lost if I don't have a trip in the pipes. I am just waiting for Air Tran to come out with the March flights so I can book the return and then I will start looking at excursions. Anyone have any recommendations for good ones with young girls 5 and 7?

Thanks

Lisa

 

[DMoss3377]

Hi Lisa,

I've been watching the flights too. I'm going to WDW in October with some friends and we just got round trips for $120 out of DC to Orlando. I would love to get the same kind of deal for March.

As for excursions, wish I had some suggestions for you. No kids myself, but I'm sure others will have some suggestions. Our thread is awfully quiet...there's got to be more going on this cruise. Maybe it's just too far out still for most people.

All I know is that now that the season has started, classes start in a couple weeks, plus holidays...March will be here in no time!

 

[garytam]

Hi All

We just book the 7 nights. It will be me, DW, DD(11) and DS(9). It will be our fourth DCL and second Western.

 

[dragonflydreaming]

Planning trips is half the fun, I feel lost if I don't have a trip in the pipes. I am just waiting for Air Tran to come out with the March flights so I can book the return and then I will start looking at excursions. Anyone have any recommendations for good ones with young girls 5 and 7?

Thanks

Lisa

Hi Lisa,

Dolphin encounter in cozumel was AMAZING! My DD is 6 and DS is 5. Don't miss that!

I'm surprised the Air Tran flights haven't been announced yet. We're flying Air Canada out of TO and when I had to change the return flight time we had difficulty getting seats together. everything books up sooooo fast for March break. It's March break for both Public and Catholic schoold here that week.
We're flying out the Wed. before the cruise to avoid the march break madness.

 

[mkmommy]

I was finally able to book the return flight on Air Tran, so now I just have excursions, we are going down the Thursday and spending a day at the MK, before the cruise.

For the Dolphin encounter did anyone find that their kids had problems in the water? I have read that for small children the water is too deep and it is hard for them to stand in the deep water and have any contact with the Dolphins. I know my oldest would be ok but my 4 year old daughter is not so brave in the water, and I am taking the girls by myself so we would all have to do it.

Glad to see that some one else is going with young kids, I am hoping that my daugters 6 and 4 will have lots of fun with all the other kids, I am sure there will be lots, as they have become really social and want to spend all their time with friends.

Now it is only 6 months

Lisa

 

[disneyfaninaz]

Hello all. I've been lurking on this meet thread, but now that we're only 6 months out I thought I'd let myself be known. We, (myself, my DH and DD7) will be on the March 8th Western.

We are very excited. I was able to book my flight to Orlando from Phoenix on SW a couple of weeks ago and was able to lower the price just yesterday. We too are flying into Orlando on Thursday, but we are spending Friday at AK.

Looking forward to getting to know you over the next six months.

 

[garytam]

Hi Lisa

We did the encounter last time, I had to grab the kid's life jacket while they were "kissing" the dolphin. We were standing on a platform that was about 4 ft deep. Try to book the encounter yourself, you will have more time to enjoy the park and save a few dollars.

 

[dragonflydreaming]

Hello all. I've been lurking on this meet thread, but now that we're only 6 months out I thought I'd let myself be known. We, (myself, my DH and DD7) will be on the March 8th Western.

We are very excited. I was able to book my flight to Orlando from Phoenix on SW a couple of weeks ago and was able to lower the price just yesterday. We too are flying into Orlando on Thursday, but we are spending Friday at AK.

Looking forward to getting to know you over the next six months.

hmmmm. I don't know what happened to my post so I'll try again. If this is a duplicate, sorry.

The dolphin encounter will be too deep for little ones to stand. It is actually unsteady for adults as the dolphin makes quite a bit of waves as it goes by. We were all in life jackets so DH and I held the platform with one hand and each held one kiddo with the other. It was no problem at all except we discovered that my son was not terribly fond of dolphins.

When you arrive hang back when they are forming the groups. The last group is always smaller and you'll get more opportunities to touch, kiss and interact with the dolphin. Our group only had 6 including us and it was more than enough time for us. All the rest had at 12.

Tracey

 

[dragonflydreaming]

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