May 2, 2009~~~Magical MAYniacs!~~~ 7 day Western....Updated, April 3,2009!!

[laura001]

I am game for all of the tastings! Buddy up!!

M4...........was it you that mentioned the icewine?

 

[pink elephants]

Good morning everyone!
So last night, Emilie asked me if we were the Magical Mayniacs, what were the people going in June called? Well, always looking for an excuse to avoid studying, I looked on a few June boards this morning. Here's what I found:

1. didn't find any names. Sorry Emilie (although I just looked mostly on the first and last pages)

2. we are so chatty compared to the June boards - only about 20 pgs. compared to our 106!

3. I also found a great get to know you post, which I'll post in a separate post so that people can cut and paste.

Happy Easter, happy Passover, everyone!

 

[my4bratz]

It was me that mentioned the ice wine!! Good Memory!
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I will try to remember to bring DH's Peller hat to wear so you will recognize me. I have not been able to find a good photo that has my current hair color!

 

[pink elephants]

So here are the questions (and my own answers). I can't wait to read everyone else's answers.

What is my first name? Annie

What is my favorite WDW ride? Splash Mountain

What am I looking forward to the most on the cruise? Palo

What is one thing that I want to do while on this cruise? Relax, read and have fun with my daughter and Spencer4Hire

What is my favorite food /snack to eat on the cruise? Mickey Bars

Favorite Disney character? three way tie to Dumbo, Rafiki and Roz from Monsters, Inc.

Favorite WDW memory? Watching Wishes on the Poly beach the first night of our first family trip in 2001

Are you planning to sing at Studio Sea -- what song? You bet! Emilie and I have been planning to sing, "I Just Can't Wait to be King" for years now.

Favorite Disney movie? Dumbo

Favorite Pixar movie? Monsters, Inc.

What is one thing you plan to buy for yourself on the ship? A nice coffee mug if they have one

What excursions are you doing? Kayaking on Key West, Snorkel/sail on Grand Cayman, and Tulum Ruins on Cozumel

Where is your favorite place to eat in WDW? Hollywood Brown Derby. Second is the Crystal Palace

What is the oddest thing you will pack on the trip? I'll tell you after I pack.

Are you going to WDW before or after your cruise? Sadly, we are not. Emilie still has school. All the kids and I are going in August, and we have a family trip planned for next February.

What is the best on-board activity in which you have participated? It's our first cruise, so I don't know.

 

[my4bratz]

What is my first name? Lisa

What is my favorite WDW ride? Its a Small World. Childhood memories.

What am I looking forward to the most on the cruise? Palo and hoping for a Bounce Back offer!

What is one thing that I want to do while on this cruise? Relax, drink and have fun with family!

What is my favorite food /snack to eat on the cruise? Mickey Bars

Favorite Disney character? Too many to mention!

Favorite WDW memory? The magic in my childrens eyes.

Are you planning to sing at Studio Sea -- what song? Yes! Not certain.

Favorite Disney movie? Peter Pan

Favorite Pixar movie? Monsters, Inc.

What is one thing you plan to buy for yourself on the ship? A charm

What excursions are you doing? Piarate cruise on Grand Cayman and Dolphin swim.

Where is your favorite place to eat in WDW? Crystal Palace and Victoria and Alberts.

What is the oddest thing you will pack on the trip? Air freshener

Are you going to WDW before or after your cruise? No. We are going back to Florida in June and will go then....we were in WDW last year for a week.

What is the best on-board activity in which you have participated? Sneaking back to the cabin without the kids!;-)

 

[BlueNoPink]

What is my first name? Alison

What is my favorite WDW ride? Small World and Pirates

What am I looking forward to the most on the cruise? Feeling the magic of Disney

What is one thing that I want to do while on this cruise? RELAX

What is my favorite food /snack to eat on the cruise? Mickey Bars/Souffle

Favorite Disney character? Cinderella

Favorite WDW memory? Watching Wishes at the castle sitting between my daughters and watching their faces.....a perfect moment

Are you planning to sing at Studio Sea -- what song? Maybe after the martini, margarita and beer tastings! LOL

Favorite Disney movie? Peter Pan

Favorite Pixar movie? Finding Nemo

What is one thing you plan to buy for yourself on the ship? Tshirt?

What excursions are you doing? Island/Butterfly Tour on Grand Cayman

Where is your favorite place to eat in WDW? Liberty Tree Tavern, Chef Mickey's and Coral Reef

What is the oddest thing you will pack on the trip? Just WAY too much stuff

Are you going to WDW before or after your cruise? No, but maybe in the fall

What is the best on-board activity in which you have participated? It's our first cruise, so I don't know.

 

[pink elephants]

Hey all you crazy FE folks, Laura just informed me that Disneydreamer8 is not doing the exchange. I'm not going to post another list, though, until I talk to Ashlotte, just to make sure we're not missing anyone else. For now, just take Disneydreamer8 off the list and keep on shopping.

 

[CrazyBoutDisney]

What is my first name? Beth

What is my favorite WDW ride? Dumbo, Buzz Lightyear & Toy Story Mania

What am I looking forward to the most on the cruise? Just being away from "real life"

What is one thing that I want to do while on this cruise? Make new friends

What is my favorite food /snack to eat on the cruise? Dessert!

Favorite Disney character? Used to be Pooh Bear, but now.....just about all of them!

Favorite WDW memory? My husband proposing at Crystal Palace

Are you planning to sing at Studio Sea -- what song? Hadn't thought about it......maybe with enough alcohol!

Favorite Disney movie? Fantasia

Favorite Pixar movie? Finding Nemo

What is one thing you plan to buy for yourself on the ship? Too many choices!!

What excursions are you doing? Snorkeling, snorkeling and more snorkeling

Where is your favorite place to eat in WDW? Crystal Palace (breakfast)

What is the oddest thing you will pack on the trip? laundry soap

Are you going to WDW before or after your cruise? maybe for a few hours

What is the best on-board activity in which you have participated? Martini Tasting!

 

[laura001]

What is my first name? Laura

What is my favorite WDW ride? It's a Small World & Soarin'

What am I looking forward to the most on the cruise? Just being there! Also watching my DH unwind!

What is one thing that I want to do while on this cruise? Have a drink of the day and soak it all in! Make time SLOW down!

What is my favorite food /snack to eat on the cruise? Have no idea cause we aren't there yet.

Favorite Disney character? Mickey Mouse and The Incredibles

Favorite WDW memory? Watching my Grandmother cry on It's A Small World.

Are you planning to sing at Studio Sea- Not a chance in heck

Favorite Disney movie? Oh...that is tough! Love the classics and the newer ones.....most recent would have to be Narnia.

Favorite Pixar movie? I really suck at knowing who makes what!

What is one thing you plan to buy for yourself on the ship? I have a hard time buying anything for myself. It will end up being whatever DH buys for me

What excursions are you doing? Aquaboat & Snorkel Tour, Mexican Cuisine Workshop, and Parasailing

Where is your favorite place to eat in WDW? .California Grill and Chefs de France


What is the oddest thing you will pack on the trip? Is this a family board? Will have to tell you after I am packed!

Are you going to WDW before or after your cruise? Yes sir ee!!!! Woohoo!! A whole week of Disney after the cruise!


What is the best on-board activity in which you have participated? Can I answer that question after the cruise?

 

[my4bratz]

Too bad! I found some great Baby/Toddler gifts!:-( I may drop them at the door anyway!

 

[zerog]

* THE MAGICAL MAYNIACS *​

Laura001 – Niagara Ontario – Scott50, Laura46 - Cabin #6640 - Celebrating 25th Anniversary - First DCL Cruise
Ashlotte – Pacific NW – DH, DW, DS5.5, DD3.5 - Cabin #7012 - Celebrating 10th Anniversary - First DCL Cruise
Zero G – Florida – Randy49, Steph35, DS9, DD6 - Cabin #2608 - Celebrating 10th Anniversary
- - MIL, FIL - Arkansas - Cabin #2611 - First cruise ever
Colleenlg - San Diego - Phil41, Colleen35, Karissa4, Leo1
- - Colleen's friends - Mat41, April39, Isabella2
- - More friends - Kathy34, Kevin54, Katie4, Kyle1
DisneyDreamer8 - Oregon - DH33, DW32, DS(14 Months) - Cabin #2126 - Celebrating 10th Anniversary
- - Sister's family: DSis36, DH37, DD14, DS11, DD1, my mother - Cabins #2124 & 2122
- - In-Laws
Linds79 - Portland, OR - DW, DH, DS10, DD3, Dbaby1.5 + lots o' family - Getting Married!
Mjlewis23 - Michigan - Michelle32, Dave34, Amanda9 - First Cruise
Pirate at Heart - Smuggler's Cove - Serena, Coutney12, Christina10 - Cabin #6598
Northwenald - Massachusetts - Janine43, Kevin43 - Cabin #7058 - Celebrating 20th Anniversary
Pink Elephants & DBF (Spencer4hire) - D(mom), DD13 - Cabin #6634 - Celebrating DD's Bat Mitzvah
Myth-USA & Bahama Mama - Orange Park, FL - Jeff, Jennifer - Cabin #7625 - 10th Anniversary & Jennifer's Birthday
MickeyD - Washington State – Lisa, Doug – Celebrating Anniversary
LauraFoster – Hertfordshire, England – me24, DH23, My Mum, My Dad, My Grandparents
DaveH and CrazyBoutDisney - Sterling, VA - Dave54, Beth57 - Cabin #2100 - Second DCL Cruise
4everluvDisney - Doug63, Audrey51 - Cabin #2054 - First DCL Cruise
Hdpals - Hershey, PA - Brian33, Meg28 - Cabin #6048 - 5th Disney Cruise - Celebrating a birthday
- - MIL and FIL - Cabin # somewhere deck 6 inside - 2nd DCL Cruise
- - BIL and girlfriend - Cabin # deck 2 - 2nd DCL cruise for BIL, 1st for girlfriend
Golfermike35 - Greensboro, NC - Mike40, Kate(not telling), Matthew DS (13 months) - 1st Disney Cruise
BlueNoPink - Cary, NC - DW34, DH36, DM62, DF62, DD4-1/2, DD3 - First DCL Cruise
AdventureLover67 - Virginia - Don46, Amy41, DD-Alexandra18 - Cabin #5010 - First cruise, Anniversary 22 years, Birthday (Amy)
Cdfl30 - Jax, FL - Candis, Todd - Cabin #2512 - 1st 7-nite Cruise - Celebrating Candis' birthday
AKcruiser - NC - Brenda48, Mark48, Nicholas7, Mara6 - Cabin #2577 - 1st 7-nite DCL Cruise
Fluffycat - Mahwah, NJ - Darlene41, Mark46, Kyle9, Colton5 - Cabin #6571 - Celebrating 20th Anniversary - 1st DCL Cruise
My4bratz - Ohio - DW, DH, DD10, DS9, 4 yo, 3 yo - Celebrating 2 birthdays and a wedding anniversary
Kimberlyp02 - Kim29, DH34, DD7, DS3, my mil - Celebrating 2 birthdays - 1st Cruise Ever
Winstanik - Huntingdon, Quebec - Winston34 , Anik38, Trista5.5 - Cabin #2510 - Just got married!
Jfahome - DW, DH, DD4, MIL - Cabins 2602 & 2604

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Dis'ers who couldn't join us:
-Lisa-RN
-tazgirl1981
-choco_latae
-itutorfortravel
-toribelle
-jewelmicky
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[my4bratz]

Questions about wine.....purchase wine by the bottle for dinner or purchase a package?
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Or, bring our own and pay the corkage fee? Not a wine snob but I have some criteria.
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Laura,(not implying that you are a wine snob!!lol) Any suggestions?

 

[zerog]

Anybody planning on booking on board for next year?

We booked this cruise and our last cruise while on board. However, we probably won't book another DCL cruise for awhile. DW is getting tired of the Caribbean and would like to venture out - like Europe or Alaska.

I can't just post without giving a tip. DOH.

The great thing about booking on-board is that you only have to pay a Fully-Refundable deposit. Then, you can cancel or change up until 90 days prior to sailing. So, if you even have an inkling that you might go on DCL again in the next 1.5 years and can afford to set aside about $1000 deposit, I would highly recommend that you book a cruise on-board. Of course, by making this ressie, you get first dibs on staterooms, a 10% discount, and some OBC. My only warning is that it is sometimes hard to get the sales rep without having to wait in line. Oh, one last thing - the 10% discount (and I think the OBC) do not apply to a CAT 12 GTY.

 

[zerog]

My daughter is 4 but still has problems with potty time (sometimes). What if we send her to the Club and she has an accident? I read somewhere that they kick the kids out and don't let them back for x amount of time. Can anyone confirm if they've ever run into this? Seems a bit harsh to me. 3 weeks to go...can't wait!!

Hi and welcome to the roll call jfahome. As we like to say, the more the merrier, and it is never to late to say hello.

Sorry, I can't help you either with your question. I have to agree with another Magical Mayniac who suggested posting the question on the main board. There are a lot of helpful people there and you will probably get one or two pages of answers within the first 24 hours.

 

[jfahome]

Thank you, I have been searching the main board, I have had many of my questions answered there. Here's our info,
DW, DH, DD (4), and MIL. We are in cabins 2602 & 2604, so I believe we are just down the row from ZeroG. Howdy neighbor!

 

[my4bratz]

I hope that everyone had a great weekend. I need to buckle down and get the house ready for our departure; also need to get my desk at work under control. I need to spend less time day dreaming about the trip and more time working.
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It has been great to get to know everyone before the trip. We are all really looking forward to the cruise. The kids got "baskets" today filled with supplies for the trip. I bought the shopping bags at the Disney store and used them instead of baskets.
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I still am trying to think of something fun and a surprise for DH. We are doing a couples massage. I am really hoping to get Palo brunch ressies; they were all booked when we booked the cruise.
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Zerog, I am in need of a launch status for June. DS and DH really want to catch a launch; we will be in Florida mid-June.
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Still have questions about the wine package? Not certain what is going to be the best route. I am open to suggestions.
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All of my Best! Lisa

 

[laura001]

Questions about wine.....purchase wine by the bottle for dinner or purchase a package?
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Or, bring our own and pay the corkage fee? Not a wine snob but I have some criteria.
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Laura,(not implying that you are a wine snob!!lol) Any suggestions?

Haha!!! None taken, in reality, I can drink just about anything if I have to!!!

If we drink wine at all, we will probably just buy it at the table. When it is hot, I really like to drink Margarita's, Martini's, or Beer.

Why not bring a couple of bottles that you will like and then you can enjoy them in your stateroom or bring a glass to dinner? I believe you can bring your own glass to dinner without paying a corkage...actually I know you can. Other than that....you could pay the corkage or just purchase a glass with dinner. Before I say I am not going to drink wine with dinner, I would like to see a wine list....anyone have one??? (hmmm...might have to change my mind)

 

[laura001]

We booked this cruise and our last cruise while on board. However, we probably won't book another DCL cruise for awhile. DW is getting tired of the Caribbean and would like to venture out - like Europe or Alaska.

I can't just post without giving a tip. DOH.

The great thing about booking on-board is that you only have to pay a Fully-Refundable deposit. Then, you can cancel or change up until 90 days prior to sailing. So, if you even have an inkling that you might go on DCL again in the next 1.5 years and can afford to set aside about $1000 deposit, I would highly recommend that you book a cruise on-board. Of course, by making this ressie, you get first dibs on staterooms, a 10% discount, and some OBC. My only warning is that it is sometimes hard to get the sales rep without having to wait in line. Oh, one last thing - the 10% discount (and I think the OBC) do not apply to a CAT 12 GTY.

I WISH I would be able to book again, I can't imagine that DH would go ahead and do that. The only time I would get him to spend the money is to book on the $99 deal and then it would probably only be if I talked him into me taking our kids and leaving him at home.

This is one of the first times I have ever been able to get DH away for more than 5 days! It is a miracle!!! He doesn't care if I take the kids, then he can work


I also wanted to write that today after I fed everyone Easter dinner....I STARTED TO PACK!!!! Yup, got out the suitcases and put them up in the bedroom, started to pull stuff out and now I have NO idea as to how I am going to take all this stuff! DH's first words were...aren't we taking just one suitcase eachWhat is he thinking??? We will be gone for almost 3 weeks...

 

[laura001]

Quick Question?

Was there anyone that did NOT receive their bracelets???? Please let me know ASAP, not that I can really do anything about it. But my poor PM box has been taking a real hit and keeps running out of room and if I could delete all the cruise bracelet stuff I would have room! Thanks a million!

 

[zerog]

I am in need of a launch status for June. DS and DH really want to catch a launch; we will be in Florida mid-June.
Lisa

Hi Lisa

For our cruise, no rockets/shuttles will be launched on May 2 or 9th. The Delta 4 GOES O launch, previously scheduled for April 28, has been postponed till mid-May. However, there IS a shuttle launch currently scheduled for May 12 which may be of interest for those staying in Florida after the cruise. The May 12 shuttle's mission is to upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope. This mission should receive a lot of publicity.

In June, there is an Atlas launch scheduled for June 2 and a shuttle on June 13.