~~~ May 16, 2009 ~~~ Western Magic ~~~

[Hudson5&Lennon3]

We need to decide on a specific start time, if the ship docks at 12:30 would a 1:00pm meet be too early?

I'll probably be pushing & shoving my way off the boat just to get to the KLP ASAP!!

****How about the Farewell Party?

Is that the same as the "Til We Meet Again" when the characters are all in the atrium or are you thinking of something besides that?

Wednesday
Pirate Party - would the location between the hot tubs be a good place to meet for this party?

We had a PERFECT view of the fireworks from where we were--deck 10 starboard side clear to the back (right at the point where they rope off where they light the fireworksfrom --as close as you could get!). I think if you're on deck 9, you probably won't be able to see the fireworks as well. Personally, I'd rather see the fireworks than the dancing & characters, but that's just me...

Cove Cafe - if we don't have anything to do, we'll probably check this out in the late afternoon to see what nibbles are there and play some games.

I'd be more up for this as an afternoon treat, too. I saw martinis on their menu, so I'd probably be sipping those instead of coffee--and gobbling up the free treats, too!! I'm not a coffee drinker, so I won't be spending any mornings there "getting a fix." Plan on me in the afternoons, though!

OK guys, here's my attempt at posting a family photo (from last years Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot) :

Val ~ please move this to page one whenever you have time. I hope you are taking it easy today . ~ Kathy

GREAT PIC!!! Gotcha taken care of!

As much as I've slept in the last two days, can you believe I'm still tired & ready to go to bed?!?! VERY rarely am I in bed before midnight, but it looks like I'm headed there tonight! "See" ya in the morning!

Oh, Mati--I hope your MIL's visit is fun! (And don't let her keep you away from us too much!)

 

[dznyacct]

Just checked our cruise on the DCL website. They are showing availability for cat 12, although the price (for 2 adults) is ~ $600 more than we paid. I think there are going to be a lot of free upgrades from all those cat 12 cabins they are selling !

 

[Faith&Hope]

Hi guys! I'm just doing a quick checkin! One of these days, I am going to be able to log on and finally have the time to respond to everyone! Just a few responses-

Mati & Val - Yes, I transferred my ressie to Dreams Unlimites so I will email them about the request as well

Val - glad you're up and moving around! Just try to relax this weekend!

JorDan-glad you're feeling better! I have come down with a cold a few days ago . I have one of those darn coughs that I know will last forever (I hadthis a few months ago too). Not too fun! Hang in there!

If we pay for the bracelets by paypal, isn't there a fee for paypal? Also, if they are passed out at our first meetup (which seems to be at 3pm), what about people who aren't there? If we mail a check and SASE, could that work? I remember reading a few pages back but can't keep everything straight! For those that don't pay by mail, they can pick them up at the first meet. Just trying to avoid crazy fees for each paypal transaction!


I looked up the space shuttle schedule. There are 2 different shuttles scheduled on the 12th and the 15th. They are the same launch pad but different shuttles with different missions. Anyone heard or read anything about this really happening? Also, where is the best spot to see the launch? Do you have to purchase tickets to see it? I mean,I know you can see it in the air but how can you get closer without paying to be at Kennedy Space Center?

I just checked Radisson and there are no rates available for Thurs or Friday. We are still up in the air. If the launch isn't happening, we'll stay closer to Disney. If it is, we might stay at the port. When do they know exactly when it is a go or not?

I am trying to get all of these reservations in place (no, we haven't booked anything besides the cruise). I can't seem to get anywhere. Car rental before and after, hotel before and after, airfare. I'm so confused and this is the 4th time we've done it. THat's really sad! I know there's a few things that we would like to do-TREX, Beaches & Cream and the Goofy's treat place. Is the Goofy's place at DTD? I can't seem to find them on the site with eaterries at DTD. Beaches & Cream is located where? I remember someone saying by Boardwalk. I haven't been in that area.

Alright, I have to get up early so I am off to bed! There's so much that i want to respond back to!

Kym

 

[Hudson5&Lennon3]

Mati & Val - Yes, I transferred my ressie to Dreams Unlimites so I will email them about the request as well

I've sent a PM to the gal that linked our reservations last time to see how she did it. I'm wondering if one (non-TA) reservation is requesting APLLAPL then maybe all the other linked ones will get that, too. Not sure, though. I hope to hear from her soon!!! I'll let everyone know ASAP!!

If we pay for the bracelets by paypal, isn't there a fee for paypal? Also, if they are passed out at our first meetup (which seems to be at 3pm), what about people who aren't there? If we mail a check and SASE, could that work? I remember reading a few pages back but can't keep everything straight! For those that don't pay by mail, they can pick them up at the first meet. Just trying to avoid crazy fees for each paypal transaction!

Justin is the paypal pro at our house, so I'm not sure, but I think the seller incurs the charges, not the buyer, so Amanda would get dinged for it. I'm on board with a check & SASE, too, or whatever Amanda prefers.

I looked up the space shuttle schedule. There are 2 different shuttles scheduled on the 12th and the 15th. They are the same launch pad but different shuttles with different missions. Anyone heard or read anything about this really happening? Also, where is the best spot to see the launch? Do you have to purchase tickets to see it? I mean,I know you can see it in the air but how can you get closer without paying to be at Kennedy Space Center?

Calling my uncle is on my to-do list today!!!! I've been procrastinating doing it--I've only seen him probably 4 times in the last 25 years--but I can't put it off any longer! I'll find out ALL the info that I can to let everyone here know the "inside scoop!"

I just checked Radisson and there are no rates available for Thurs or Friday. We are still up in the air. If the launch isn't happening, we'll stay closer to Disney. If it is, we might stay at the port. When do they know exactly when it is a go or not?

BUMMER on no openings at Radisson! We wanted more of our cruise thread there!! I think the shuttle launch depends mostly on the weather, so if the conditions aren't favorable that day, they'll reschedule it for when it seems right. There are others here that probably know more about it than I do.

 

[tigger2002]

I looked up the space shuttle schedule. There are 2 different shuttles scheduled on the 12th and the 15th. They are the same launch pad but different shuttles with different missions. Anyone heard or read anything about this really happening? Also, where is the best spot to see the launch? Do you have to purchase tickets to see it? I mean,I know you can see it in the air but how can you get closer without paying to be at Kennedy Space Center?

I just checked Radisson and there are no rates available for Thurs or Friday. We are still up in the air. If the launch isn't happening, we'll stay closer to Disney. If it is, we might stay at the port. When do they know exactly when it is a go or not?

Good site for watching the Space Shuttle. The launch is always unpredictable. It looks like the May 12th Shuttle launch is still a GO but the one for May 15th has been moved to June 13th ( Delayed from May 15 to give launch slot to STS-125.)

http://www.launchphotography.com/Shuttle_Launch_Viewing.html

I am trying to get all of these reservations in place (no, we haven't booked anything besides the cruise). I can't seem to get anywhere. Car rental before and after, hotel before and after, airfare. I'm so confused and this is the 4th time we've done it. THat's really sad! I know there's a few things that we would like to do-TREX, Beaches & Cream and the Goofy's treat place. Is the Goofy's place at DTD? I can't seem to find them on the site with eaterries at DTD. Beaches & Cream is located where? I remember someone saying by Boardwalk. I haven't been in that area.

Alright, I have to get up early so I am off to bed! There's so much that i want to respond back to!

Kym

Beaches and Cream is right beside the Beach Club, right across from the Boardwalk. You can get to it by taking the International Gateway at the back of EPCOT, it is only about a five minute walk from EPCOT. I would recommend walking around the Boardwalk area if you have never been there. You can also catch a boat from EPCOT or the Boardwalk to MGM.

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[texfinn]

Good Morning Everyone! It is 9am here -- driking my coffee and enjyoing the calm before the "storm". My MIL arrives at 8pm tonight and we still have to clean up and get to the grocery store (not to mention swim lessons for the kids!). I thought I would do my best to respond .... not sure how things will go over the next two weeks while MIL and her DH are here -- I may not be online much at all OR I may be online all the time hiding from our company!

OK guys, here's my attempt at posting a family photo (from last years Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot) ~ Kathy

Kathy -- GREAT Picture! Love the Stitch topiary too! It will be fun to see all the flowers in May!

Just in case anyone is lurking the total numbers as of right now are:

Total # of cabins: 32
Total # of People: 93
Men: 34
Women: 36
Girls (under 18): 9
Boys (under 18): 14

WOW!!!! We have a good group! Thanks for tracking this Jane! I better get serious about my FE gifts soon (and do a count on the kids stuff I have bought so far!)

YEA!! Me too!! I'll be your buddy!!!

Awwww........it is good to have a buddy!

We are flying from DFW and land at around 11am. We probably won't get to Epcot till late afternoon. BUT, its open for extra magic hours that Friday night!! (we just gotta get up early, darn)

Yup -- we plan on heading back for EMH but I guess it depends on how tired the kids are. We are getting car service in the AM so at least we don't have to drive!!!! Now, better book that car service -- any ideas on what time to head out to be there by 10 and include a stop at the grocery store?

I'll probably be pushing & shoving my way off the boat just to get to the KLP ASAP!!

Val -- we have brunch at 11 on KW day. Imagine we will be too full for awhile for KLP? I still want to try it but not sure if I can join your "tour" quite that soon afer Palo!

We had a PERFECT view of the fireworks from where we were--deck 10 starboard side clear to the back (right at the point where they rope off where they light the fireworksfrom --as close as you could get!). I think if you're on deck 9, you probably won't be able to see the fireworks as well. Personally, I'd rather see the fireworks than the dancing & characters, but that's just me...

I agree with you! I guess it depends too on how the kids react to the sailaway party. Kai can be a dancing fool when he decides he isn't feeling shy so, if he gets into the dancing thing, we may have to go with the characters. I have this lovely vision of chilling out with the kids, watching the fireworks, sipping wine.....ahhhhh, me and my lovely visions. Somehow, they never work out the way I plan.

Oh, Mati--I hope your MIL's visit is fun! (And don't let her keep you away from us too much!)

I hope it is fun too. I like her but she is still Yoni's Mom and sometimes, well, it can be a bit odd -- especially with the language but her English has gotten quite good. I'll post pictures -- promise!

Just checked our cruise on the DCL website. They are showing availability for cat 12, although the price (for 2 adults) is ~ $600 more than we paid. I think there are going to be a lot of free upgrades from all those cat 12 cabins they are selling !

Hmmm....maybe one of you will end up next to us! We have a connecting room and I am a bit nervous about it....

Hi guys! I'm just doing a quick checkin! One of these days, I am going to be able to log on and finally have the time to respond to everyone!

Kym -- hope everyone is feeling better and hope you had fun at DL!

I just checked Radisson and there are no rates available for Thurs or Friday. We are still up in the air. If the launch isn't happening, we'll stay closer to Disney. If it is, we might stay at the port. When do they know exactly when it is a go or not?

Hmmm.....or you could stay at the Swan and share a car with us

I am trying to get all of these reservations in place (no, we haven't booked anything besides the cruise). I can't seem to get anywhere. Car rental before and after, hotel before and after, airfare. I'm so confused and this is the 4th time we've done it. THat's really sad! I know there's a few things that we would like to do-TREX, Beaches & Cream and the Goofy's treat place. Is the Goofy's place at DTD? I can't seem to find them on the site with eaterries at DTD. Beaches & Cream is located where? I remember someone saying by Boardwalk. I haven't been in that area.

One thing that I noticed the other day when I was on SWA online system looking at Vegas flights -- if you have 4 people flying, try looking up reservations for 1 first. Sometimes they have low low discounted fares for 1-3 people and not the fourth but won't show them if you put in 4. Make sense?

I've sent a PM to the gal that linked our reservations last time to see how she did it. I'm wondering if one (non-TA) reservation is requesting APLLAPL then maybe all the other linked ones will get that, too. Not sure, though. I hope to hear from her soon!!! I'll let everyone know ASAP!!

Cool -- Val, thanks for doing this!

Beaches and Cream is right beside the Beach Club, right across from the Boardwalk. You can get to it by taking the International Gateway at the back of EPCOT, it is only about a five minute walk from EPCOT. I would recommend walking around the Boardwalk area if you have never been there. You can also catch a boat from EPCOT or the Boardwalk to MGM.<

I am hoping to take the kids to B&C after we leave Epcot. I showed Sabrina Sonya's pictures and she is super excited. Sabrina has Sonya's appetite (and tiny build) -- Amazing -- they aren't even related!

Ok, off to get cleaning. Have a great day everyone!

 

[Hudson5&Lennon3]

Has anyone been following the thread about the new menus? I really don't want to scour through all the pages just to find them, so I'm just curious if anyone else knows the scoop! Is it all 7 nights of new menus, just rotational menus, etc.? Does Palo have a new menu, too?

If no one knows, that's fine, too. I'll just have to check it out myself!

 

[mother_hen]

We may be out of luck on this, then. We booked through American Airlines and they are useless. We still haven't received our fuel surcharge refund nor the transportation refund.
I'll call Monday, but not holding my breath now.

We are using a TA as well so I will give them a call Monday.

 

[SpeedFigure]

Has anyone been following the thread about the new menus? I really don't want to scour through all the pages just to find them, so I'm just curious if anyone else knows the scoop! Is it all 7 nights of new menus, just rotational menus, etc.? Does Palo have a new menu, too?

If no one knows, that's fine, too. I'll just have to check it out myself!

I looked through the new menus thread. It seemed to be for the Wonder, cause they were talking about Tritons alot. There were only 2 menus mentioned- Animators Palate and Tritons.

 

[Hudson5&Lennon3]

I looked through the new menus thread. It seemed to be for the Wonder, cause they were talking about Tritons alot. There were only 2 menus mentioned- Animators Palate and Tritons.

Oh, thank you! Hopefully the Magic's won't change before we get on...I scheduled Palo around the current menus!



Has anyone tried MotionEaze for motion sickness? http://www.motioneaze.com It's an oil that is placed behind the ear and is supposed to work almost immediately. My mom says it worked for motion sickness (on land, though), but I'm wondering if anyone here has tried it for sea sickness or air sickness. Lennon got sick on the plane last time, so I really want to have something handy for him. I'll try this, but I'm scared of what I'll do if it doesn't work!

 

[shasess]

I am soooooo excited!!!!!

My fish extender arrived by UPS today! I love it!!!!

and

My fisher extender gifts for the little ones arrived in the mail today! Everything is all coming together!!!! The cruise will be here before we know it.

 

[Disgirl83]

Here's just a short post to check in! I have to do some errands and we have an engagement party to go to tonight for some friends. I'm planning on sitting down and printing out the meet options so I can put them all in one place! It will be a start anyways.

I'm a bit overwhelmed with this board right now.

Welcome!!

OK guys, here's my attempt at posting a family photo (from last years Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot)

Great family photo!!!

I am soooooo excited!!!!!

My fish extender arrived by UPS today! I love it!!!!

Yay! Isn't all the planning soo exciting!

See, I told you all it would be quick. I'm getting so anxious to see when they start assigning room numbers for use gty 12 folks!

 

[lillygator]

No problem guys.

V -- you could probably get the 6pm rotation just by asking so if you decide you and your Mom/Sis would rather have a table of your own, let me know! I am sure they can still change it and I don't think anyone would be offended -- I know we all need a little space sometimes!!! I tried to PM you a reply but your PM-box is full. You are one popular girl!

NOOOO
want to be with everyone if ya'll will have me!

 

[aimathy]

I'm trying to send a private message to answer the questions about joining the fish extender group and bracelet info. It says I can't send a pm until I have 10 posts. Do I really need to post 10 to do this? I don't want to post "hi" 9 times just to get this out! Please let me know if there's a way around that! Thanks.

 

[tinkattude6]

I'm trying to send a private message to answer the questions about joining the fish extender group and bracelet info. It says I can't send a pm until I have 10 posts. Do I really need to post 10 to do this? I don't want to post "hi" 9 times just to get this out! Please let me know if there's a way around that! Thanks.

Yes you must have ten post first. If you ask ? on the board someone will get back to you.Just post 9 sayings like . Celebrate Disney Cruise..Noone cares we do it to get what we need. BTW WELCOME! if you need anything let me know. Crystal,

 

[Hudson5&Lennon3]

I just talked to my uncle (he was very surprised to hear from me!), and I asked about the May 15th shuttle launch. He wasn't sure because he apparently hasn't looked that far ahead on the calendar, but he's going to do some checking tomorrow and let me know. Since the last launch had problems, he wasn't sure if it was pushing everything back a bit or not. I'll update as soon as I hear back from him!

 

[lucyddr]

I looked up the space shuttle schedule. There are 2 different shuttles scheduled on the 12th and the 15th. They are the same launch pad but different shuttles with different missions. Anyone heard or read anything about this really happening? Also, where is the best spot to see the launch? Do you have to purchase tickets to see it? I mean,I know you can see it in the air but how can you get closer without paying to be at Kennedy Space Center?

I just checked Radisson and there are no rates available for Thurs or Friday. We are still up in the air. If the launch isn't happening, we'll stay closer to Disney. If it is, we might stay at the port. When do they know exactly when it is a go or not?

Beaches & Cream is located where? I remember someone saying by Boardwalk. I haven't been in that area.
Kym

Kym: First off, a shuttle launch can cancel literally minutes before take-off. Usually, they are "stable" once the weather patterns are well-known for the launch area. I wouldn't make too many plans around it just because they are totally unpredictable! Just so you know, if you found an "open" area near WDW, you might actually see a little of it. We used to be able to see parts of it from Jacksonville, which is 2.5 hours away!

Secondly: Beaches and Cream can be a littel tricky to find. It sits between the Beach and Yacht (sorry, can't spell) Clubs kind of "behind" the pool. It's definitely worth finding though!

Good site for watching the Space Shuttle. The launch is always unpredictable. It looks like the May 12th Shuttle launch is still a GO but the one for May 15th has been moved to June 13th ( Delayed from May 15 to give launch slot to STS-125.)

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I'm confused though... This site says it has moved, but NASA's site still has it scheduled... I agree that it's highly unlikely that both will be launched within 3 days of each other, but why hasn't NASA themselves changed their website?

 

[minniemmom]

Hi everyone! Sorry (I'm always coming on here apologizing because of my stupid computer!) but the computer thing is getting to me! It keeps booting me off-line and then all of a sudden it's back! It's only 16 months old; very frustrating!

I'm trying to catch up on old posts. We are still interested in FE and would like 1-bracelet (youth size if we are sizing; haven't gotten that far yet in the posts!).

If there is anything else I signed up for please let me know!

 

[minniemmom]

Sorry for missing all the posts, I checked last night (kinda early) then mom called me this morning! I promise to be better!

Wristband info

I think it's probably just best to pay via paypal or mail a check??? (I don't want to be standing in the promenade taking cash from people & have Disney asking questions)
What do you think. Since the cut off is April 1st, I should have a final price for everyone - April 2nd!
I think it's best to just hand them out at our first meet. I have so much going on, I think mailing them might get a bit too crazy.
How does that sound?
Here is the most current list. Let me know if I need to make any corrections!

DIS NAME(s) Adult Wristbands/ Youth Wristbands
2 Eagle Scout 2
austin77
BellaMickey
briarroselynn
Disgirl83 2
Faith&Hope 1
Hudson5&Lennon3 1/3
indigodisney
jhart901 2/3
krishouse
lillygator 4/2
lucyddr 2
minniemmom
Noodlesmom 2/2
Pooh's-Honey-Pot 2
pwoodson
SpeedFigure 2
Texfinn 2/2
tigger2002
Tink113 8/2


adedward
Albertofreitas
cruisinmama22
DisneyTripReports
Dizneyholic
dznyacct 4
Hudson5&Lennon3
ilovedale3
indigodisney
JohnathanS
mambrose
modomo
Mother_Hen 2/1
princessljw
sarasotamom
sfrasc2000
shasess 2
starlawyermom
suezyq50
tigger2002
Tinkattude6 4/1
tsarina13 2/3
zeppelin
Tazgirl1981 2
TOTALS 46/19

We are still under 100 total, so what would you guys like to do? Since we need to order 100 each (adult & kids) that may leave tons extra....
Just let me know!


VAL- glad to hear you're back in the game!
~Amanda~

You can add 3 adult to mine; that would make 1-youth & 3-adult. I'm reading posts backwards so this is the latest total for me. (I had just posted only 1 youth bracelet; I'll make the "males" in my household wear one!!!) I'll be happy to pay anyway you want; I really appreciate you doing this!:

 

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

I


Oh, all this talk about loosing weight I my DH just went out to pick us up blizzards! Let's see I did go to the gym after work and did the elliptical for 65 minutes soooo that will offset it!!!

Cinda, I think that would be a great idea to get all the meets posted together in one place. We could have like our own group's mini Navigator!! I'd be happy to put all the meet time togethers and e-mail it to everyone, but I'll need to know what we want to do first. I'm also thinking that we should have "unofficial" meets like the Cove Cafe and try to pick areas of the ship so we can be in the same areas for some of the deck parties, or sit in the same areas during the shows, or even on Castaway Cay. Val - I think you mentioned a few of these many many posts ago so you probably even have some better ideas!

I don't know what blizzards are, but I do like the sound of them!!

That's really kind of you to do us all our own "navigator" - I love that idea!!!

I'm a bit overwhelmed with this board right now. I just found it and I'm sooo happy that I did! We are on this cruisea and I'm so happy to "meet" some others who are on it as well. It'll be my husband, myself, DD (12), DS (9, his birthday is the day we sail) and DD (10 months). We're excited and I can't wait! Any help or info you may have for me would be hugely appreciated. In the meantime, I'll poke around and see what I can find out for myself! Thanks!

Welcome!!!You will find loads of help here - everyone has been so helpful and friendly to me!!

OK guys, here's my attempt at posting a family photo (from last years Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot) :

I would kill for your legs. Seriously.

that?

I'd be more up for this as an afternoon treat, too. I saw martinis on their menu, so I'd probably be sipping those instead of coffee--and gobbling up the free treats, too!! I'm not a coffee drinker, so I won't be spending any mornings there "getting a fix." Plan on me in the afternoons, though!

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I'll be there with you!

Glad you're feeling better!

I know there's a few things that we would like to do-TREX, Beaches & Cream and the Goofy's treat place. Is the Goofy's place at DTD? I can't seem to find them on the site with eaterries at DTD. Beaches & Cream is located where? I remember someone saying by Boardwalk. I haven't been in that area.

Alright, I have to get up early so I am off to bed! There's so much that i want to respond back to!

Kym

OK . . . Goofy's is at DTD, very close to Rainforest Cafe. Its more a shop than restaurant so probably wouldn't show up with the restaurant list. Beaches n Cream is at the Beach Club, over looking the pool. T-Rex - if you are thinking of making an ADR you need to do it directly with the restaurant - Disney don't make them for T-Rex. All get big YUMS from me!!

Good Morning Everyone! It is 9am here -- driking my coffee and enjyoing the calm before the "storm". My MIL arrives at 8pm tonight and we still have to clean up and get to the grocery store (not to mention swim lessons for the kids!). I thought I would do my best to respond .... not sure how things will go over the next two weeks while MIL and her DH are here -- I may not be online much at all OR I may be online all the time hiding from our company!

I am hoping to take the kids to B&C after we leave Epcot. I showed Sabrina Sonya's pictures and she is super excited. Sabrina has Sonya's appetite (and tiny build) -- Amazing -- they aren't even related!

Ok, off to get cleaning. Have a great day everyone!

Good luck with MIL!!!

Sabrina and I will have to share some quality eating time together on board!! We will show you amateurs how its done!! Send her my way when she needs an eating buddy!

Has anyone been following the thread about the new menus? I really don't want to scour through all the pages just to find them, so I'm just curious if anyone else knows the scoop! Is it all 7 nights of new menus, just rotational menus, etc.? Does Palo have a new menu, too?
:

I haven't seen any new ones for the Magic yet - am keeping my eyes peeled!

I just talked to my uncle (he was very surprised to hear from me!), and I asked about the May 15th shuttle launch. He wasn't sure because he apparently hasn't looked that far ahead on the calendar, but he's going to do some checking tomorrow and let me know. Since the last launch had problems, he wasn't sure if it was pushing everything back a bit or not. I'll update as soon as I hear back from him!

Oh that's interesting . . . I bet Tony would like to see that. Maybe I won't mention it!!!!!!1

Does anyone know what time of day they run the aerobic classes in the fitness centres? I love aerobics / step and would love to catch a couple!