May 25, 2012 - Magical 8-night cruise - NYC to the Bahamas!

[SeaSpray]

Welcome to the May 25, 2012

~~~Disney Magic~~~

8-night NYC to the Bahamas
cruise meet thread!

Dining themes/dress codes for each night, thanks to MermaidMama
Day 1 - Friday, May 25th: NYC ~ casual attire
Day 2 - Saturday, May 26th: At Sea ~ Formal Night
Day 3 - Sunday, May 27th: At Sea ~ casual
Day 4 - Monday, May 28th: Nassau ~ Pirate Night
Day 5 - Tuesday, May 29th: Castaway Cay ~ casual
Day 6 - Wednesday, May 30th: Port Canaveral ~ casual
Day 7 - Thursday, May 31st: At Sea ~ Semi-formal
Day 8 - Friday, June 1st: At Sea ~ casual
Day 9 - Saturday, June 2nd: Debarkation after breakfast ​

NYC Pre- and Post- Cruise Hotel Options through DCL info!
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42179177&postcount=158

A link to the Port Adventures for Port Canaveral on the DCL web site

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruises-destinations/bahamas/ports/port-canaveral-florida/

Are you driving to the port in NYC? Here are excellent directions with PICTURES:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2735631

Fish Extender Exchange information post
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41384971&postcount=82




COME TO THE MEET & GREET!

Let's put faces to the DIS names! We'll be meeting at the Promenade Lounge on embarkation day, before the tender drill and sail away party, at approx. 3pm.



LIME GREEN LEIS
There will be lime green leis for those who request them (75 ppl max - there are still some up for grabs!).
They will be handed out during the above mentioned Meet And Greet!
Lime Green Leis List:
SeaSpray - 2
Ramen_Anime_Bass - 2
FunWithTheKids - 5
twinmomri - 5
LauraEadon - 5
jjb42974 - 4
ge0rgette2 - 7
PPAL - 3
padalyn - 3
MermaidMama - 4
pattiteach - 2
Ladyshopper - 3
jaodice - 2
StephBee - 12
Irebean - 3
GOVAC24 - 2
ekgee - 5




ROLL CALL

If you are on this sailing and would like to be added to the list, please send whatever information that you're comfortable sharing, to me in email or PM, or post here in the thread.

ge0rgette2
Georgette
John (DH)
Sean (DS20)
Caitlin (DD9 at sail time)

Dolores
(Georgette's Mom)
Paul (DH)
Sara (Georgette's DNiece)

SeaSpray
Terry
John (DH)

LadyShopper
Jody
Dom (14)
Izzy (13)

Kristmay
Kristina
Robert

Amanda132
Amanda
James

Lindymom
Lindymom
DH
DS (6)
DD (3)

drparoo
Nancy
DH
DS (17)
DD(13)

jjb42974
jjb42974
DH
DD (7)
DS (5)

imortalcandy
Heidi (31 at time of sailing)
Jamie (DH 29)
Alyssa (DD 14)
Lily (DD just shy of 6)
Mason (DS 4 1/2)

Ramen_Anime_Bass
Robb (21 at sailing)
Chelsea (21 at sailing)

pattiteach
Patti
John (DH)
Eric (17)
Matthew (14)
Nicole (12)

jodie3134
Jodie
Scott (DH)
Tona (MIL)
Zach (7)
Quinn (4)
Rylie (2)

MassDisLovers
Karen
Jody

NJGirl
Cristin
Mom

JustinsMommy07
Maria
Mark (DH)
Justin (DS 4 yrs at cruise time)
Joey (DS 2yrs at cruise time)

Padalyn
Cayla (age: Permanent kid! Platinum cruiser)
Michael (travel friend)
cabin: 7631

djm23409
DeAna
Jeremy
Davin (3)

sarafina2012
Gina
Angelo (DS)

PPAL
Phyllis
Frank (DH)
Charles (20)

st8y
Stacey
Greg (DH)
Drew (DS13)
Grace (DD9)

Long Island Mickey
DH
DS (4 yo)
DD (3 yo)

twinmomri
Caryn
DH
DS6
DS6
DD2 (age at sail time)

MermaidMama
Susan
Sam (DH)
Sophia (DD9)
Sydney (DD6 almost 7)

FunWithTheKids
Cora
Jake (DH)
Sam (DS 10 at time of sailing)
Emma (DD turning 7 during the cruise)
Max (DS4)

daffy2020
Sir Mickey
Mrs. Minnie
Cabin 6634

jaodice
Jill
Thea (DD turning 11 during cruise)
Cabin 5524

ekgee
Elisha
Norman (DH)
Norman (DS)
Madison (DD)
Sierra (DD)

Irebean
Irene (34)
Rob (DH turning 33 on June 1st!)
Kiddo: Nickname "J" (DD4)


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[Amanda132]

Thanks for making this new thread! Only 402 days until we sail away!

 

[pattiteach]

Thanks so much for making the new thread!!! I can't wait...It will be a long 400 days

 

[ge0rgette2]

Wohooooooooo!!!

Here I am!!

Hope everyone enjoys their day today .. I'm off to run errands..

Great new thread! wtg Sea - great job!

Hope to get to know everyone before sailing!

 

[SeaSpray]

Good morning, everyone!

I hope you like the pictures in the first post. I had some time to relax last night, so decided to "decorate" the thread.

Yesterday I logged on to the DCL site and linked my reservation with my DS's reservation (Ramen-Anime-Bass). From what I understand, now I can book Palo for the 4 of us, right?? And DS is also a Castaway Cay member, so can he also try to book Palo, too? We want to go to Palo together, but I figured with 2 of us trying to get a reservation at the same time, it increases our chances, right?? I guess there is still plenty of time to figure out the specifics of online Palo booking. lol

It was starting to look and feel like spring here, but yesterday and today it's been raining and overcast. Blah!

At least looking at cruise pics brightens the day.

 

[imortalcandy]

Good morning all!!

Seaspray, I love the opening pics, It seems so real even though its over a year away

Its suppose to be 77 today here in PA so hopefully the kids and I can get some cleaning done.

 

[Amanda132]

Good morning, everyone!

I hope you like the pictures in the first post. I had some time to relax last night, so decided to "decorate" the thread.

I love them! The first picture with Mickey and the Statue of Liberty is the background on my computer!

 

[SeaSpray]

I'm glad you guys like the pictures!! I'll probably do more "decorating" over time. LOL


Ok, I have to admit what a geek I am! I'm at work with only a few minutes before I can leave, so I decided to check out the deck plans of the Magic. Here on the DIS you can click on each deck and bring up a huge map of each deck. I've been on the Magic twice before, so obviously I'm familiar with the ship, right? Ok, here's where the geek park comes in; I'm looking at the various decks and getting all excited remembering Parrot Cay, Animator's Pallate, etc etc JUST FROM THE BLACK AND WHITE DECK PLANS! See? I'm a geek!

I SO can't wait for this cruise!!

 

[AlexandNessa]

Good morning, everyone!

I hope you like the pictures in the first post. I had some time to relax last night, so decided to "decorate" the thread.

Yesterday I logged on to the DCL site and linked my reservation with my DS's reservation (Ramen-Anime-Bass). From what I understand, now I can book Palo for the 4 of us, right?? And DS is also a Castaway Cay member, so can he also try to book Palo, too? We want to go to Palo together, but I figured with 2 of us trying to get a reservation at the same time, it increases our chances, right?? I guess there is still plenty of time to figure out the specifics of online Palo booking. lol

It was starting to look and feel like spring here, but yesterday and today it's been raining and overcast. Blah!

At least looking at cruise pics brightens the day.

Terry, thanks for starting the new thread. I've had a busy few days so I appreciate it!

We cruised once where Mike and I were linked with my sister and her friend. I was able to book Palo for the 4 of us.

I also like the pics in the first post.

 

[ge0rgette2]

Anyone have a facebook account they'd like to share?

 

[pattiteach]

I just realized that we would not be able to order any of Shirley's Baskets! Disney is not offering any baskets Either! I have a facebook account if you look up patti deluca there I Am! I will do a search to see if baskets can be delivered to the ship in ny, if not, it looks like I eill have a lot more luggage in order to make some pixie Dust!

 

[SeaSpray]

Terry, thanks for starting the new thread. I've had a busy few days so I appreciate it!

We cruised once where Mike and I were linked with my sister and her friend. I was able to book Palo for the 4 of us.

I also like the pics in the first post.

I'm really looking forward to going to Palo with DS. On our last Disney cruise, older DS was 18 so DH and I took him to dinner, brunch, and tea, while younger DS couldn't join us. Ever since then, I've wanted to be able to take DS20 (well, he'll be 20 on Sunday. lol). I'm going to try and book all 3 meals this time, too.

Anyone have a facebook account they'd like to share?

Georgette, I am "Theresa Cherney Brown" on FB.

I just realized that we would not be able to order any of Shirley's Baskets! Disney is not offering any baskets Either! I have a facebook account if you look up patti deluca there I Am! I will do a search to see if baskets can be delivered to the ship in ny, if not, it looks like I eill have a lot more luggage in order to make some pixie Dust!

DS said the same thing, Patti! LOL He remembered how great Shirley's baskets were on our 2 Disney cruises, and he's a little disappointed that we can't order them this time. Maybe we'll have to find an alternative. LOL

 

[SeaSpray]

57 weeks until we set sail!! ​

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[Amanda132]

57 weeks until we set sail!! ​

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Well when you put it that way, it doesn't sound long at all!

 

[pattiteach]

Wow 57 weeks not long at all!!! I just pulled out the scrapbook I made of our 2004 cruise and was crying alittle! Everyone thinks I am crazy!!! Our kids were then 10, 7 and 4, they will be on this one 17, 14 and 12!!! What crazy is how much they don't remember, and what they do. We have done Carnival and Royal Carribean since then and nothing compares. I CAN NOT WAIT!!! And now there are Fish Extenders OMG what fun!!

 

[SeaSpray]

Well when you put it that way, it doesn't sound long at all!

I agree, Amanda! 57 of something definitely sounds like a lot less than 400 of something.

Wow 57 weeks not long at all!!! I just pulled out the scrapbook I made of our 2004 cruise and was crying alittle! Everyone thinks I am crazy!!! Our kids were then 10, 7 and 4, they will be on this one 17, 14 and 12!!! What crazy is how much they don't remember, and what they do. We have done Carnival and Royal Carribean since then and nothing compares. I CAN NOT WAIT!!! And now there are Fish Extenders OMG what fun!!

Patti, my sons were 16 and 13 on that cruise in 2004. Now they're 23 and 20! I don't have "kids" anymore, I have "men"!! I love looking back at pictures from past vacations, and I'm always glad that we took so many pictures because they really do help to bring back the memories.

And Fish Extenders! You're right, they didn't have them yet back in 2004 and I don't remember them on our 2006 DCL cruise either.

 

[ge0rgette2]

Happy Easter everyone!!!

Happy Passover to those that it applies as well

 

[pattiteach]

Happy Easter everyone!!! What are your plans today? Everyone is coming over our house(Total 15) for dinner. This time next year we will be so close to sailing!!

 

[SeaSpray]

Hi everyone

Today my beautiful son Robb turns 20! He's the one coming on this cruise with us. Normally we go out to eat when it's someone's birthday but since today is Easter Robby thought it'd be a better idea to wait since many restaurants are closed, so we'll do that next weekend. I think that Robb is going to his DGF Chelsea's house a little later on.

Patti you have quite a crowd coming over today! Reminds me of when I was growing up and the big family dinners.

No real plans for today, other than decided what to make for dinner later. Either chicken parm or an oven-stuffer roaster. LOL The weather is great, so we'll probably go for a walk later in the cemetary. We started doing this last year after DH's heart attack. The cemetary is nice with wide, paved walking paths. A lot of people go there to walk, jog, walk their dogs, etc. And it's only a few minutes from our house so it's very convenient.

I have fibromyalgia and it's been flaring up pretty bad lately, so I'm trying hard to resist the urge to sleep all day.

 

[Amanda132]

Happy birthday to Robb!

I'm not doing much today. My mom's making ham for dinner, and it's really nice out, so I'll probably spend some time outside. Later tonight, I have to go back to school, since today's my last day of spring break.