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

[dta87]

Welcome to our board! What are your names / We are trying to get to know each other by first names. If you need anything just ask. Crystal,

Here is our group
From Williamsburg:
me - David (dta87)
DW - Susan
DD - Hayley
DS - Graham (17)
DD - Olivia (15)

From Tennesee
DW - Margaret (maplemouse)
DH - Bob
DD - Sarah

From California:
DMom - Terry
DDad - Andy
DSis - Nancy
DSis - Michele
DN - Taylor
DN - Madison (11)


The California contingent is flying in the night before and staying at the MCO Hyatt. We are driving down and will be at the CIS trying to get the earliest shuttle. And our Tennessee contingent will be driving that morning hopefully at port opening.

 

[tinkattude6]

My mom & stepdad have reservations for the first night (they're not on the DIS, though). That is all that was available at the time--they thought they booked for Tues but didn't click "confirm," so the reservation was lost.

If that's not what you truly want, go straight to Rockin Bar D to get it rescheduled. They keep some reservations aside for booking onboard.

Val, thanks for that tip, because DH & i did the same thing and now we have fri.night. We would prefer Tue.day or Monday night. So rocking bar D does ressies huh. Thanks Crystal,

 

[tinkattude6]

Hi Shawan! I try to work out at least 3 times a week in a TEAM class at Lifetime but it doesn't always work out. I would love to lose weight before the cruise but am not going to beat myself up if I don't. The way I see it -- there is more of me to love! At least that is what I tell Yoni!



With MIL here missed both T/W of AI . They should be recorded so hoping to catch up today and will look for the new infamous F-bomb! Thanks Val!



I thought the same thing when I saw that!!! Wasn't that so nice?!



Amanda -- I know I've said it before but I"ll say it again -- THANK YOU for organizing this!!!!



WELCOME Kim! Now I have to keep two Kim's straight -- Kim with an i and Kim with a y! We have a DS (Kai) who is also 4 so they will be in the club together!! This the very first cruise for both of my kids.....



Hi Crystal! I have your ressies linked up with ours. The issue comes with requsesting the right rotation (see post from Val a few back from this one). We all want the 6:00 dining rotation. DCL said the best way to get that was to have everyone request it through their TA (Travel Agent). If you booked via DCL, call them and request that rotation and if they ask if that is for all 9 reservations (Yes, there are 9 of us linked ) tell them YES. If you booked via a Travel Agent, call them and ask them to request the rotation for you. make sense? Hopefully it will all work out. I know Sabrina will be devastated if she doesn't sit with Faith so we have to make sure we have enough pixie dust to make it all happen (plus, I want to sit with my peeps!).

Ok, back to lie down. I came home early with some kind of stomach bug. Have been trying to nap but the phone (work, cell, home) keeps ringing so I gave up and of course....came here. Be back later!

ok Maty first feel better. I had that bug last wknd two days. Lost a whopping 5lbs,but gained 3 back already lol. ok i will try for that rotation. I have 6 oclock for sure . I hope TA is helpful.

 

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

Good evening my lovelies . . .

Hey I guess I missed out on all this planning! We have a pretty large group of us on this cruise (5 rooms). DIS'rs include me (dta87), DW, DDx2 (19, 15), DS (17) (coming in from VA) DW (maplemouse), DH, DD (coming in from TN), and non-DIS'rs on their first cruise include DDad, DMom, DSisx2, DNx2 (all flying in from CA). I am still working on my third sister but she is resisting all modes of assimilation.

These 44 days can't go quick enough for me.

Welcome!! You are a big group, how lovely to all travel together!

Good morning everyone! It was great hearing about everyone's travel plans!!! Thanks for sharing!
I have been trying to start a work out routine, alternating between pilates one day and cardio on the elliptical machine the next day. My arms are hurting this morning but hopefully all my hard work will pay off and I wont scare any small children when I put on my bathing suit!
Anyone else trying to get in shape or stay in shape before the cruise? What works for you?

Don't get me started . . . but you have! I have been really good with my exercise and food since January, and haven't lost much as all (I stick to 1500 calories MOST days, and exercise 5 times a week, but am still 6 pounds from my goal vacation weight). I went to the Dr's yesterday about my IBS which I suffer with, and he informed me my diet it "TOO healthy", and I need to cut down on the fruit if I want to get rid of the IBS!! I have no idea what he expects me to eat in its place, but whatever it is will be more calories no doubt! Never did I think I would see the day when a doctor would tell me to eat less healthy stuff!!! Sadly I have taken it as a reason to eat rubbish ever since!!! Sorry, rant over! Just worried I won't fit through the stateroom door by the end of week 3!

I will answer your question properly now! Speaking as a former exercise instructor (I know, I know, who has slipped badly so don'tl isten to me anyway!!) pilates and cardio and both excellent, but if you have time add some strength / weight training in as well - muscle burns fat so the more muscle you have, the more calories your body will burn (and so more key lime pies on a stick can be devoured!!!!)

The way I see it -- there is more of me to love! At least that is what I tell Yoni!


Ok, back to lie down. I came home early with some kind of stomach bug. Have been trying to nap but the phone (work, cell, home) keeps ringing so I gave up and of course....came here. Be back later!

More of me to love! YES! I will explain to Tony this is a good thing, and therefore we should definitely bake tonight . . .!!!!! Feel better soon XXX

OH JorDan , speaking of baking . . . I made your magic cookie bar recipe yesterday! Much nicer that the recipe Disney sent me, so thanks!! And I found a great use for the left over condensed milk . . . dunk graham crackers (I used digestive biscuits as the closest thing we have got) in to it! Sickly, but oh so good (yesterday was not one of the days I stuck to the afore mentioned 1500 calories ).

SO one month today we will be on the plane, and should be less than an hour from Orlando!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana:

 

[shasess]

Hello everyone! We'll also be joining you on this cruise. I'm so excited. It's a pretty last minute extention of a DVC trip that we already have planned the week before, May 10 - 16 staying at BWV. My DH thinks I'm a bit crazy, but is totally onboard. My DD thinks I'm the best Mom ever .

I'm Kim (32) my DH is Chris (33 on May 12th) and my DD is Chelsea (4). This will be Chris' and my 7th cruise and Chelsea's 5th cruise. We've never cruised with Disney before and are really excited.

I look forward to meeting you all and learning the details of this cruise!

Welcome Kim ,
Our little group just keeps growing and growing!!!

...I will answer your question properly now! Speaking as a former exercise instructor (I know, I know, who has slipped badly so don'tl isten to me anyway!!) pilates and cardio and both excellent, but if you have time add some strength / weight training in as well - muscle burns fat so the more muscle you have, the more calories your body will burn (and so more key lime pies on a stick can be devoured!!!!)

Thank you for the tip!

 

[tinkattude6]

Hello everyone! We'll also be joining you on this cruise. I'm so excited. It's a pretty last minute extention of a DVC trip that we already have planned the week before, May 10 - 16 staying at BWV. My DH thinks I'm a bit crazy, but is totally onboard. My DD thinks I'm the best Mom ever .

I'm Kim (32) my DH is Chris (33 on May 12th) and my DD is Chelsea (4). This will be Chris' and my 7th cruise and Chelsea's 5th cruise. We've never cruised with Disney before and are really excited.

I tried to read some of the thread, but gave up -- it just seemed too overwhelming .

I look forward to meeting you all and learning the details of this cruise!

Welcome Kim, Chris & Chelsea,
You never been on a Disney Cruise well your in for a real treat! If you need anything just ask. Crystal,

 

[lillygator]

the 5/15 shuttle has been rescheduled.
Note from NASA congressional liaison:



Hope you're doing well. The STS-127 launch (originally scheduled for May 15th) is being moved to June 2009 (exact date TBD). We are no longer taking requests for the STS-125 launch, which is scheduled for May 12th. Please advise as to whether they are interested in attending in June.




Please let me know if you are interested in this.

 

[Hudson5&Lennon3]

the 5/15 shuttle has been rescheduled.

That's too bad. We were so excited for it. Thanks for keeping us updated, though. I STILL haven't heard back from my uncle.

 

[miksilver]

WELCOME Kim! Now I have to keep two Kim's straight -- Kim with an i and Kim with a y! We have a DS (Kai) who is also 4 so they will be in the club together!! This the very first cruise for both of my kids.....

Thanks. I'm sure my DD (Chelsea) will be very happy to know that there is another 4 yr. old there to play with even before we board. She'll help Kai and tell him all about cruising. She's quite the little chatterbox.

Welcome Kim ,
Our little group just keeps growing and growing!!!

Thanks for the welcome. And I'm not sure you could call this group "little" anymore!

Welcome Kim, Chris & Chelsea,
You never been on a Disney Cruise well your in for a real treat! If you need anything just ask. Crystal,

Thanks so much. I'm just deciding some of the details now. It's too late to make any Palo reservation so I think I might try to make the mad dash on board to get something. It'll be worth a shot at least.

 

[ottermouse]

Hey everyone! Another day closer to the cruise. The weather here in the Panhandle of Florida is gloomy. It has been raining all week and we were in a Tornado warning earlier today. The kids are on their spring break but been stuck in the house all week because of the weather.

I notice no one answered my question so I am guess no one knew the answer but I am going to ask it again, just in case. We are planning on bringing our own bottle of champagne and was wondering if we would be allowed to bring the open bottle to palo. Does anyone know if this is possible? Thanks for the help.

 

[ottermouse]

Hello everyone! We'll also be joining you on this cruise. I'm so excited. It's a pretty last minute extention of a DVC trip that we already have planned the week before, May 10 - 16 staying at BWV. My DH thinks I'm a bit crazy, but is totally onboard. My DD thinks I'm the best Mom ever .

I'm Kim (32) my DH is Chris (33 on May 12th) and my DD is Chelsea (4). This will be Chris' and my 7th cruise and Chelsea's 5th cruise. We've never cruised with Disney before and are really excited.

I tried to read some of the thread, but gave up -- it just seemed too overwhelming .

I look forward to meeting you all and learning the details of this cruise!

Welcome to the Cruise! I am jealous because you will have the some thing to compare to the Disney Cruise. What other cruises have you been on? Our friends cruised Carnivarl before and said Disney is much better. My parents are cruising with us this time for their first time on DCL but were on the Carnivarl before. I have read that DCL does not compare to other cruise lines. I recommend buying the Passporter Guide to Disney Cruise. This book will educated you on everything you need to know.

Welcome and you will enjoy!

 

[miksilver]

Welcome to the Cruise! I am jealous because you will have the some thing to compare to the Disney Cruise. What other cruises have you been on? Our friends cruised Carnivarl before and said Disney is much better. My parents are cruising with us this time for their first time on DCL but were on the Carnivarl before. I have read that DCL does not compare to other cruise lines. I recommend buying the Passporter Guide to Disney Cruise. This book will educated you on everything you need to know.

Welcome and you will enjoy!

Thanks for the welcome.

I've been on 3 Carnival Cruises -- Inspiration, Carnival Triumph and Carnival Liberty. And I've been on 3 RCCL cruises -- 5 day cruise on the Navigator of the Seas and twice on the Mariner of the Seas. I also have the Norwegian Pearl booked for October of this year. I love cruising (as well as Disney)! So far Royal Caribbean is my favorite cruise line. I can't wait to go on the new giant, mega ship Oasis of the Seas. I'm going to try to get that one planned for next year.

I can't wait to try Disney. I've heard such wonderful things about Disney cruises and I think I've educated myself as much as I can about them. As I've stated before I'm a bit of a compulsive planner when it comes to my vacations.

 

[suezyq50]

Hello everyone! We'll also be joining you on this cruise. I'm so excited. It's a pretty last minute extention of a DVC trip that we already have planned the week before, May 10 - 16 staying at BWV. My DH thinks I'm a bit crazy, but is totally onboard. My DD thinks I'm the best Mom ever .

I'm Kim (32) my DH is Chris (33 on May 12th) and my DD is Chelsea (4). This will be Chris' and my 7th cruise and Chelsea's 5th cruise. We've never cruised with Disney before and are really excited.

I tried to read some of the thread, but gave up -- it just seemed too overwhelming .

I look forward to meeting you all and learning the details of this cruise!

Welcome. We are like you. Cruised other lines, but first on Disney. Our DGD Abigail, also 4,will be with us. I sure she will meet Chelsea. We sometimes call her gabby Abby because she never stops talking.

 

[miksilver]

I just wanted to say that I would like to participate in the FE's that the group is doing. What are the details? How many small gifts do I need?

I was also wondering what people were putting on their door magnets? I've never made them before but really want to do them for this cruise, especially if I am going to participate in the FE's. Is there an "offical" name for this cruise that I could put on the magnet?

Thanks!

 

[miksilver]

Welcome. We are like you. Cruised other lines, but first on Disney. Our DGD Abigail, also 4,will be with us. I sure she will meet Chelsea. We sometimes call her gabby Abby because she never stops talking.

I'm sure that Abigail and Chelsea will get along great then since mine is very, very chatty and vocal as well. She "discovered" the kids clubs on our last cruise and is really looking forward to going and meeting new kids and doing the activities.

 

[SpeedFigure]

I just wanted to say that I would like to participate in the FE's that the group is doing. What are the details? How many small gifts do I need?

I was also wondering what people were putting on their door magnets? I've never made them before but really want to do them for this cruise, especially if I am going to participate in the FE's. Is there an "offical" name for this cruise that I could put on the magnet?

Thanks!

Oh no!! We had our FE exchange deadline yesterday!!!
We had to make a cutoff date because people were ordering stuff.
I know I made a few extras...so I can spare a gift for at least 5 extra cabins.

What does everyone else think?????

 

[SpeedFigure]

I will answer your question properly now! Speaking as a former exercise instructor (I know, I know, who has slipped badly so don'tl isten to me anyway!!) pilates and cardio and both excellent, but if you have time add some strength / weight training in as well - muscle burns fat so the more muscle you have, the more calories your body will burn (and so more key lime pies on a stick can be devoured!!!!)

I know what you mean Sonya. Being a retired athlete...UGH! It's hard to get back on the horse once you fall off.
Believe me.....speed skating RUINED my body cause I couldn't keep up with the physical demands after I retired...
I'm with you and totally jealous of Kathy's Legs! haha

OH JorDan , speaking of baking . . . I made your magic cookie bar recipe yesterday! Much nicer that the recipe Disney sent me, so thanks!! And I found a great use for the left over condensed milk . . . dunk graham crackers (I used digestive biscuits as the closest thing we have got) in to it! Sickly, but oh so good (yesterday was not one of the days I stuck to the afore mentioned 1500 calories ).

Glad you were able to make the reciepe and it was good! I have another HORRIBLE receipe you would love. But I don't want to ruin your diet. It's for homemade Oreos cookies. TO DIE FOR!!!

 

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

Glad you were able to make the reciepe and it was good! I have another HORRIBLE receipe you would love. But I don't want to ruin your diet. It's for homemade Oreos cookies. TO DIE FOR!!!

PUR-LEASE GIVE IT TO ME NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!

We adore Oreos (one of the few decent things you can get in this food-forsaken country!!!). Its 10pm here now but the 24 hour supermarket is less than a ten minute drive - I can have a batch whipped up by midnight!!!!!!!

 

[Tink113]

Amanda

Is 14 too much to cover (12 definite adult, 1 youth, and 1 either) or am I too late.

Thanks

Dave

I will put in a call to see if I can add 14 more. I would think it should be fine since I haven't gotten the proof yet to ok.

I'll keep you posted.

 

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

I just wanted to say that I would like to participate in the FE's that the group is doing. What are the details? How many small gifts do I need?

I was also wondering what people were putting on their door magnets? I've never made them before but really want to do them for this cruise, especially if I am going to participate in the FE's. Is there an "offical" name for this cruise that I could put on the magnet?

Thanks!

The name of the group is the "Key Lime Pie-Rates". I am having a go at making mine this weekend - I am VERY uncreative though other people from these forums have made me some!!!!!!!! Thank goodness for those kind people!