May 18-21-06 Anyone traveling with toddlers?

[Tahoe]

FIRST, I have to tell you all that I caught a foul ball this afternoon at the Padres game!! It bounced off the seat in front of me and right into my left hand. My right hand was holding the food tray--which I kept perfectly balanced. My husband, meantime, was shouting "Get it!" as he spilled ketchup ALL over himself. It was pretty cool. All those childhood years spent at Dodger stadium with a glove in my hand, and it happens when I least expect it!

Sheara, I'm glad you're staying at a "safer" hotel! I don't blame you for wanting to get the commute over.

Kim, I also don't blame you for not wanting to spend that kind of money for such a short time. We are arrriving in the afternoon, so we'll have plenty of time in our room. Yes, I think the first bus does leave at 10am. Friends of ours from January said that they checked in with the DCL reps around 9am and waited in the waiting area until boarding.

(Just in case anyone tries the Jergens lotion, be prepared for the "suntan" lotion smell. I've been smelling it all day long--kinda yucky now.... But I'll keep with it to see if it works.)

 

[GJM]

We are flying in around 4:30 and driving to the port, I also would rather just be there. I told DH already be prepared to get to the port early, I want to get on the ship as soon as possible!

I can't beleive it is next week. I am so NOT ready, I just went shopping for shorts yesterday -

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Hi everyone,
forgive me for jumping in on your cruise thread, but for any of you who dont live in florida or are not taking DCL transportation I wanted to warn you to allow extra time to get to the port.
Due to brush fires lot of roads around the port area are closed due to smoke.
we almost missed the ship last thursday. I dont want any of you guys to miss your cruise!!!! There are alternate routes you can drive, but allow extra time as they are farther and the traffic can be heavy as everyone is having to re-route along the coast. The road signs just say road closed but they dont have detour signs out to follow, that was terrible as you dont know which way to go unless you plan ahead of time for alternate routes. The info signs say to tune into 1300 a.m., but we tried this many times and got nothing, just static!!! After I got back I found out you can dial 511 for road information. You might want to call 511 before you set out for the port.
We finally saw a full DCL bus and followed it through miles of construction and finally got to cocoa beach and the port.
They say th esmoke will be a problem for weeks to come due to the fact they cant put out the fire, it has to burn itself out.

I hope this information may help you so no one misses the ship!!

Have a Magcial cruise everyone!!!

again, sorry to but in here, but I felt I really needed to give you guys a heads up so you wont have all the stress we had just trying to get there.

mom x4,grandma x4

 

[GJM]

Thank you for the info. We are renting a car and driving to the port the day before so I will get other directions - just in case.

 

[fredms]

mom x4,grandma x4 - Thanks for the info.

Looks like I'll need to find alternate directions as well. Will call my friend Shirley and see what she can find. A little worried since I am driving by myself at night. If anyone gets alternate directions - please share.

Karin - that is really exciting about your foul ball! Were you on the jumbo tron too? Good to see you kept the food steady as well - that's my girl.

Well, we can't play "two weeks from now" anymore because two weeks from now I am going to be so depressed. Soon we can play one week from now.

Did some more shopping this weekend. Spent way too much on completely unnecessary items but such is life.

 

[Tahoe]

mom x4,grandma x4--I've been following your thread on the main page. Thanks so much for looking out for all of us! This makes me even more thankful that we're using DCL transfers.

Sheara and Joyce, make sure that you go to AAA this week and get a local map! And make sure you have cell phones with you. (Annie, you too! I think you're driving, as well.)

Karin - that is really exciting about your foul ball! Were you on the jumbo tron too? Good to see you kept the food steady as well - that's my girl.

The all important food! Thankfully, I don't think I was on the jumbotron. After a few more fouls were hit, I looked up and made sure that they weren't on there either!

Just got out the suitcases this morning. I'm ready to go!!

 

[mamaof2]

Karin,

I am actually flying in on the same day-10 am landing and using DCL transfers--then will be doing the magic express for the hotels.. It worked out great. I think we got a good deal. We were going to rent a car, but ended up changing our minds and doing the whole disney thing. Wow, 10 more days......
I bought my dd a gameboy today. She is pretty good with the games for being 4. I felt horrible because she has been asking for 1 for a couple of months now. I should have know better. Well, all ready and no where to go...yet. Oh-dh just got home--have to go burn some food now.

 

[mamaof2]

Sorry I forgot!!!!

Karin,

Got your pix, would send one too but don't know how to submit it.
Oh well. I'll scare you in person.

 

[fredms]

Annie - You can tell your DH that I'd much rather be eating whatever you home cooked then sitting at my desk at work eating salad with grilled chicken for the 1000th night in a row.

 

[mamaof2]

Annie - You can tell your DH that I'd much rather be eating whatever you home cooked then sitting at my desk at work eating salad with grilled chicken for the 1000th night in a row.

I admire your will-power!
I am long over due for a diet or work out program. Man--can I come up with excuses..
Unfortunately, there is nothing I can tell my dh that can console him from the trauma I have put him through.

I am sooooo glad to be going on vacation. No cooking, cleaning, or being home alone with the girls. YAY>>>

 

[fredms]

Saw a couple of you are getting rates at Radison and Ron Jon's. How are you getting those rates? Did you call the hotels directly?

Thanks for your help!

 

[antkim]

Saw a couple of you are getting rates at Radison and Ron Jon's. How are you getting those rates? Did you call the hotels directly?

Thanks for your help!

Hi there!

My rate was $99 at Ron Jon's...mid week special! See if they have any more! Quality suites was the same rate and Radisson was $125 (of course these are all before tax!) with AAA..

Good luck! See ya soon!

Kim

 

[Tahoe]

It's now close enough that our Nassau day shows up on the 10-day extended forecast! Though, it's not worth looking at since weather changes by the minute down there!

Okay, ONE week from now I will be taxiing down the runway at LAX headed for Orlando!

 

[Tahoe]

Karin,

I am actually flying in on the same day-10 am landing and using DCL transfers--then will be doing the magic express for the hotels.. It worked out great. I think we got a good deal. We were going to rent a car, but ended up changing our minds and doing the whole disney thing. Wow, 10 more days......
I bought my dd a gameboy today. She is pretty good with the games for being 4. I felt horrible because she has been asking for 1 for a couple of months now. I should have know better. Well, all ready and no where to go...yet. Oh-dh just got home--have to go burn some food now.

Using the transfers will be much easier for you! Esp with kids. Does that mean that they also get your luggage for you so you can bypass baggage claim--that in itself would be worth every penny!

And re: the gameboy! Good job! My son has had his for just about a year now, but my DD is the one who loves to play it right now. She likes the Dora game I got her, and she is pretty good. Sometimes we have to help her. If nothing else, it will keep your DD busy on the plane!

 

[GJM]

A week from now I will be flying in the air (I hate to fly).

My DS (6) loves his gameboy, we will be taking this with us -

Joyce

 

[GJM]

Does anyone know what is the earliest I can get to the port?

 

[fredms]

They typically don't start boarding until 11:30 - 12. They will let you into the terminal starting I believe around 10.

A week from now - I'll be leaving work to pick up my suitcase and head to JFK. I'll be trying to decide what i am going to watch on my TV as I fly down to Florida!

Weather in Cape Canaveral for Thursday 5/18 - sunny and 87 degrees! Bikini here we come (hopefully I won't frighten any children)! Sail away party outside!

 

[mamaof2]

Using the transfers will be much easier for you! Esp with kids. Does that mean that they also get your luggage for you so you can bypass baggage claim--that in itself would be worth every penny!

And re: the gameboy! Good job! My son has had his for just about a year now, but my DD is the one who loves to play it right now. She likes the Dora game I got her, and she is pretty good. Sometimes we have to help her. If nothing else, it will keep your DD busy on the plane!

My dd is very happy w/ her GB. I bought her the Tom & Jerry game..I think it's too hard. She keeps asking me-then I get hooked on it and don't give it back. LOL The disney one is the best for her. I wanted the Dora one-but they were out of stock till Wednesday. Right on time for trip-yay.
One week from today I will probably be running after my dds. They are super excited with our upcoming trip. The 2 yr old is the one that I fear. Oh boy-the crowds and the noise might spin her out of control and into a meltdown---thank God it's a Disney cruise......

 

[toesnthesand]

Hi guys....jumping in late but I will be on the ship with DS who is 6. Celebrating Kindergarten graduation!! Throwing caution to the wind....and attempting to save the extra 100 bucks, we're flying in the morning of.

 

[GJM]

Hi -

Welcome, we also have a DS (6) also celebrating Kindergarten Grad. We will be my the Mickey pool as soon as we board.

Hope to see you, my DS would love someone to play with!

Joyce