may 23 4 day on Wonder

[Carol36]

gamom...my DS13 will be 14 in August.(the 20th) When is his bd?
What a coincidence that both you and gamom2three have similar Dis names!!!

Carol

 

[Deweysgirl]

Welcome Gamom2three!

Carol36-Congrats!! I know you are happy to have your docs! I can't wait for mine. I hope I'm not the last to get them...I'm getting so nervous!

Has any of us got an upgrade? I think the ship is going to be full by what I can find looking for room availability. We only booked a cat. 11, but....I don't care! lol! Just looking forward to the cruise!!

We did decide to do a couple of things at Nassau. City historical tour and pirates museum. DH also wants to squeeze a trip in over to Atlantis to throw a few quarters away. lol!!

Have any of you decided on any tours?

I haven't started packing but I will male a concentrated effort to do so this weekend.

 

[Carol36]

Hey Deweysgirl!

I did not get an upgrade. I booked a cat. 11 guarantee. There is still a possibility to get one, but I will be on a Disney Cruise, so I will be happy anywhere I will be!!!

We decided not to do any excursions. We did book one at CC for our 2 teen sons.(Wild Side, I think)

I got my suitcases out yesterday, but I haven't packed much. I do have to get it together and pack early so I don't have that last minute rush!

I hope you all get your docs soon!

Have a wonderful day!

Carol

 

[gamom]

Carol36, My DS13 will be 14 on August 3rd. They're only 17 days apart! So you live near Macon, you don't have to battle the Atlanta traffic to get to Florida. Lucky you! We plan our life around that traffic.

I haven't started packing but I went to Walmart and stocked up on Bonine, Peptobismol, Immodium A-D, and a few other things. I've learned that when traveling with a family it's so nice to have those things on hand. ( My husband makes fun of me until he needs something!)

I also went swimsuit shopping: YIKES!!!

 

[Carol36]

gamom...swimsuit shopping! That's funny! I went to Alpharetta last month with my DH and went shopping. In Dec., I went with DM,DSis to Mall of Ga., Discover Mills, Dawsonville premium outlets and we had a ball. I understand what you mean about the traffic! It is awful. I would love to live there, but I don't think I could handle that traffic. I live in a small town and sometimes hate to fight Macon traffic.

I am going this weekend to shop for those "just in case" necessities. Husbands are funny! We have to think of everything!

We have a little of 3 weeks!!!

 

[tiggergranny]

still waiting for them--called allseasons, they said maybe next week.

Bathing suit shopping--yuk!!! I would rather have a tooth pulled.

I did take my daughter out last week-end to get her some new closthes and speaking of teeth, it was like pulling a few, to get her to buy any thing new. All day and she ended up with a pair of sandels and 2 shorts outfits. I will take her out again this week-end and hopefully we will have better luck.

How is everybody, Seastar how is your daughter's arm healing?

We are getting so close, everything seems to be coming up right now, soccer's ending (party's), school's ending (party's), graduation for my grandaughter from pre-school to Kindergarten (Party) plus 2 bithdays, Mother's day, and a wind down of all my volunteer events (dinners). I just may be too full to eat anything on my cruise----no way!!!!

 

[seastar]

Hello!!!

TiggerGranny: Thanks for asking about DD's arm. It seems to be going well. She has easily adapted to the cast . It itches her sometimes but it hasn't been too bad. It has been a blessing to have the waterproof cast so she can bathe and swim as usual.

I know what you mean about the BUSY end-of-the-school-year. We just need to make sure to leave a little time for packing!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!!

 

[Deweysgirl]

Docs Are In!!

They were sitting on the front porch when I pulled in the driveway this afternoon! No upgrade...still Deck 6-Cat. 11 but that's ok-we are all just so thrilled to be going!!

Woo Hoo!!

I know the rest of the docs will be coming for you who are still waiting very soon, any day now. Keep us posted!:thewave:

 

[seastar]

I just wanted to say:

We are going on the Disney Cruise THIS MONTH!!!!!

 

[Deweysgirl]

I can't believe it!

Feels like a dream! I'm washing and packing today.

Seastar/Carol/Darlene (or anyone?)-Did your pediatrician tell you what he/she recommends for seasickness for kids? Just curious because mine said he doesn't want me to give them anything. He said kids are usually more tolerant than adults. I read somewhere on the boards of parents giving their kids ginger snaps because something in ginger is suppose to help. I think I will come prepared just in case. Does bonine have dosage info on the package for children?

 

[seastar]

Deweysgirl:

I bought the generic Bonine/Dramamine Less Drowsy at Target-32 pills for $3.99. Each pill is 25mg of Meclizine Hydrochloride. The package states "Do not give to children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor." I plan on calling my pediatrician this week to see if it would be OK to give them a half of one if they get seasick.

 

[greytlady]

Well, I am back from New Orleans and the Jazz Fest. Had a wonderful time. Don't expect life to move too quickly - but the food, music and the people are great. I definitely would love to go again.

Today my cruise tickets were in my mailbox waiting for me when I got home from work. Less than three weeks to go! I have been seriously debating about letting the kids skip the last day of school, head down on Friday and have 1 day of parks. How crowded do you think Sat 5/22 will be? I can't decide if that would be a bit too much, but it will be so hard to be so close to WDW and not go to a park. How much would the kids miss on the last day of school (4th and 6th grades)?! I can't decide. We can't go after the cruise since we will be headed to Tallahassee for a few days to visit a relative that lives there.

 

[greytlady]

Do we have anybody in our group celebrating any special occasions while on board?

 

[gamom]

Welcome back greytlady! Glad to hear you enjoyed New Orleans. I got my docs today also! I had a minor panic attack when I read an enclosed letter from my TA that stated that all four of us are U.S. citizens! My DH is a resident alien from Australia. I immediately called my TA and he called DCL and had the ship's manifest changed to reflect the correct information. I hope this doesn't cause us any trouble at the port.

As far as the last day of school, I wouldn't worry about missing it. Around here the last WEEK of school is a write off. And I don't think many schools get out as early as we do (5/21) so the parks shouldn't be too bad!

 

[tiggergranny]

I was out today and when I checked my mailbox, my package from FedEX was stuffed inside (I quess because it was raining) but they were all wet and torn. BUT the tickets were FINE. I was so happy just to get them. I was a little disappointed some people said they received a little gift from All Seasons with their but we didn't get anything. Oh Well, we're on our way.

I wouldn't worry about missing one day of school either, that last week is pretty much a "party" around here.

My granddaughter will be celebrating her 5th birthday on Tuesday night on the ship.

Only 19 days to go......any one else packing yet. I'm not packing clothes but everytime I pick something up it goes in the box marked "cruise" or "disney". My husband is going to come up to Disney on Friday morning so he is bringing soda, snacks, outside playthings, and pool floats and toys. We didn't want to have to bring any of that with us.

My grandkids are so excited only 11 days of school left.

See you all soon!

 

[DCLADDICT]

THIS CRUISE IS TO CELEBRATE MY DD'S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. WE ARE GOING TO WDW BEFORE AND AFTER OUR CRUISE, AND MAKING THIS A SPECIAL TRIP FOR HER. SHE IS SO EXCITED, AND I THINK SHE IS MORE EXCITED ABOUT THE CRUISE THAN ABOUT GRADUATION! SHE LOVES DCL!

 

[greytlady]

Thanks for the replies. I'm feeling better about hitting the road on Friday instead of Saturday. Now I just need to decide if I want to try out Priceline or just update my current reservatins. Decisions, decisions.

gamom - Thank goodness you caught that in your papers earlier. Hopefully everything is settled and you won't have to worry anymore about the manifest.

How wonderful, a birthday and a graduation to celebrate! Of course, any excuse is a good excuse when doing the Disney thing.

I got the bathing suits for everyone but now need to see about dinner wear for the kids. I wonder if the boys could get away with those shorts that are past the knees. Would they let him in for supper in those? It would seem a shame if my DD wore capris but DS had to wear long pants. Trying to keep packing to a minimum.

 

[Carol36]

Hello everybody! I hope all is well!!!

seastar...your daughter only has about a week and a half and maybe that cast will come off!!! I cannot believe that you payed 3.99 for 32 pills! I paid 2.97 for 8 at Walmart(name brand)! Have you called Dr. yet? I hope those pills won't have to be used!!!

congratulations...tiggergranny, gamom, deweysgirl, and greytlady!!! :thewave:
I am glad you all got your docs!!!

greytlady...I think that skipping the last day of school is fine. The only thing that my DC do is play games and other fun stuff. I agree with you....being so close, you have to go to WDW!!!

Deweysgirl...We are also on Deck 6 Cat 11!

DCLaddict...Your daughter is going to have one great graduation trip!!!

I see time flying by and I know that I am going to have that last minute packing rush! I have started packing, but need to iron everything!

tiggergranny...you are so organized!!!

WE ONLY HAVE 18 DAYS LEFT!!! OH BOY! OH BOY!

 

[gamom2three]

We got our docs yesterday afternoon

We're so excited

 

[Carol36]

gamom2three...
:happy2: :happy2: :happy2: :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:
It won't be long, now!!!