May 25th, 2008 West Coast - Mexico

[MousseauMob]

When I went on a cruise for the weekend to Mexico, the waters were really rocking the boat. Can this also happen on this cruise. I didnt bring a sea patch when I went and was really feeling sick when I was sleeping and feeling the boat move. If it rocks a little it isnt so bad for me but when the whole boat was moving and you could hardly walk then it was really bad for me! Our room attendant told me to eat a green apple for sea sickness...didnt get a chance to try it but wonder if it really works. I am really worried that the kids might feel ill if that happens. Can kids use the sea patch and I should call their doctor or what can I do. Thanks

Our last day in 2005 was a bit rocky, it didn't bother the kids at all, but it was bothering me a bit. But having now crossed the Pacific to Hawaii and back and getting 30 foot waves and swells on our last full sea day - the Mexico rocking seems really tame. I don't know about the patch for kids, but there is a kids bonine, that is for ages 6 - 12. We haven't needed it, as we bought candied ginger (which didn't work as well) and we did try the green apples which are AWESOME and we swear by them. They don't have long term affects, but when feeling a bit quesy I would give the kids (or myself) a couple of slices to munch on and we felt great after a few bites. I was amazed and suprised at how well the green apples worked, give them a try.

I hope you all don't mind me sharing this. It's from our first cruise with Disney and this is our disboards friends! We had a really great group and we still keep our thread going Lot's of good laughs still come from this group

Great Picture! That's so cool that your thread is still going. Here's our pic from formal night on our Mexico 2005 cruise. We were a small group, but very active - you can see our door decorations also!

 

[MrSanderz]

When I went on a cruise for the weekend to Mexico, the waters were really rocking the boat. Can this also happen on this cruise. I didnt bring a sea patch when I went and was really feeling sick when I was sleeping and feeling the boat move. If it rocks a little it isnt so bad for me but when the whole boat was moving and you could hardly walk then it was really bad for me! Our room attendant told me to eat a green apple for sea sickness...didnt get a chance to try it but wonder if it really works. I am really worried that the kids might feel ill if that happens. Can kids use the sea patch and I should call their doctor or what can I do. Thanks

Hi Nicole,
I was concerned about this on our first cruise because I get motion sickness. I took Bonine everyday and felt fine the whole cruise. I even enjoyed the rocking of the ship when the swells got a little high. My 9 yo DD took the Bonine for kids and other than the taste she was fine. No motion sickness and no side effects either. My 4yo did not experience any sickness but if she did, I would probably give her 1/2 of a children's Bonine tablet.
We are bringing the Bonine on this trip too. I do not want to wait until I am already sick before I take something.

79 days to go!!

 

[4campers]

I got these from Disney's website. It was 80's in 2005. Based on the averages below, that's about where it should be for our cruise this time as well.

Cabo San Lucas ---------- Mazatlan ----------------- Puerto Vallarta

Love this MousseauMob

But having now crossed the Pacific to Hawaii and back and getting 30 foot waves and swells

I thought I recognized you from 'Survivor'

 

[4campers]

79 days to go!!

 

[soudersmes]

Hi everyone. We live in Arizona and are going on the 5/25/08 Magic cruise with our son, daughter-in-law and 4 1/2 year old grandson. My niece is coming too with her 3 kids 4, 6 and 8.

We've been on a lot of cruises but this is our first Disney cruise. Does anyone know how many formal nights they have? Does everyone dress up?

How are the activities for the 4-5 year olds? First time with the grandson so I want him to have lots of fun.

Also, what is Pirate night like? Do you need bring pirate clothing?

Thanks everyone.

Margaret

 

[JennyW]

Hi everyone. We live in Arizona and are going on the 5/25/08 Magic cruise with our son, daughter-in-law and 4 1/2 year old grandson. My niece is coming too with her 3 kids 4, 6 and 8.

Margaret

We're from Arizona, too! It'd be fun to meet up so the kids could meet. We'll be bringing our son (who will be 4) and our daughter (who will turn 7 on the ship). It'll be easier for the kids in the play areas if they sort of know some of the other kids!

Are you coming the day before, or just the day of the cruise? We'll be spending the night at a nearby hotel before the cruise.

 

[sassygirltoo]

hello everyone,
my family including MIL, my husband my 10 y.o. and our 8 year old granddaughter and myself will be going on May 25th. if we choose not to do an excursion at one of the ports what will there be to do. is there a beach to play on? can we walk to area to go shopping or see the mexican sites? any recommendations?
thanks, we are so excited!

 

[soudersmes]

The ship docks right next to the ports except Cabo where you tender in. However the city, shops and fun things are within walking distance. Same with Puerto Vallarta. In Mazatlan we took a taxi into town. It was cheap and actually walked back to the ship. The beaches are out just a little in Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. From what I heard about Disney is that the kids don't want to get off the ship since they are having so much fun.
Margaret

 

[soudersmes]

Do you know anything about the activities for the kids? I'm sure it will be fun.

 

[soudersmes]

We're from Arizona, too! It'd be fun to meet up so the kids could meet. We'll be bringing our son (who will be 4) and our daughter (who will turn 7 on the ship). It'll be easier for the kids in the play areas if they sort of know some of the other kids!

Are you coming the day before, or just the day of the cruise? We'll be spending the night at a nearby hotel before the cruise.

We're driving in on Sunday. My niece is coming in on Friday from Hawaii. I posted a reply down below. Have to get used to this board.

 

[MousseauMob]

Hi everyone. We live in Arizona and are going on the 5/25/08 Magic cruise with our son, daughter-in-law and 4 1/2 year old grandson. My niece is coming too with her 3 kids 4, 6 and 8.

We've been on a lot of cruises but this is our first Disney cruise. Does anyone know how many formal nights they have? Does everyone dress up?

How are the activities for the 4-5 year olds? First time with the grandson so I want him to have lots of fun.

Also, what is Pirate night like? Do you need bring pirate clothing?

Thanks everyone.

Margaret

I posted this earlier, I hope no one minds me posting it again. As you can see, there's one Formal and one Semi-Formal. As for Pirate Night, at dinner they give you a bandana, and some people just have this or nothing at all, others just wear a t-shirt with a pirate pic on it, and others go all out and wear pirate costumes. It's really up to you, there's a good mix of everything. Formal night most people are dressed up - although some more formal then others - it's really fine either way.

Day 1 Embarkation - Casual
Day 2 At Sea - Formal
Day 3 Cabo San Lucas - Casual
Day 4 Mazatlan - Casual
Day 5 Puerto Vallarta - Pirate Night Aaarrr I'm ready for a bit plunder and mayhem
Day 6 At Sea - Semi-Formal
Day 7 At Sea - Casual
Day 8 Disembarkation - dragging me kicking and screaming from the ship

 

[MousseauMob]

Woo Hoo - The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian comes out on May 16th, so we should be able to catch it on the ship!

 

[soudersmes]

I posted this earlier, I hope no one minds me posting it again. As you can see, there's one Formal and one Semi-Formal. As for Pirate Night, at dinner they give you a bandana, and some people just have this or nothing at all, others just wear a t-shirt with a pirate pic on it, and others go all out and wear pirate costumes. It's really up to you, there's a good mix of everything. Formal night most people are dressed up - although some more formal then others - it's really fine either way.

Day 1 Embarkation - Casual
Day 2 At Sea - Formal
Day 3 Cabo San Lucas - Casual
Day 4 Mazatlan - Casual
Day 5 Puerto Vallarta - Pirate Night Aaarrr I'm ready for a bit plunder and mayhem
Day 6 At Sea - Semi-Formal
Day 7 At Sea - Casual
Day 8 Disembarkation - dragging me kicking and screaming from the ship

Thanks for the information. Sounds like fun and a lot different from the other cruises we've been on.

Margaret

 

[soudersmes]

Woo Hoo - The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian comes out on May 16th, so we should be able to catch it on the ship!

How do you get the countdown calendar? That's so cool.

 

[soudersmes]

Ok....I feel like such a novice and I've been on 13 cruises. What does everyone do to decorate their doors? I've read about magnets and signs.

I've always enjoyed the cruise boards on other ships and have learned so much, so would appreciate any information so our door won't be dull.

Thanks

Margaret

 

[JennyW]

We're coming up on the 75 day advanced thingy early next week. We're hoping to do a Palo brunch. I'm guessing we'll want to do it on a non-port day. I was thinking Day 6. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[MousseauMob]

How do you get the countdown calendar? That's so cool.

Go to the website on the countdown www.************** and make your selections from each of the tabs - it's really really easy. On the last tab/page you can copy the URL tag. Make sure you copy the whole thing from beginning bracker [ to ending bracket ] with all the details between. From the Disboard click on User CP menu item displayed at the top in the red bar and select Edit Signature. From here you get a little edit control like you were sending a message where you can paste that URL string for your countdown. Now whenever you post a message it will be at the end. Hope this helps.

Ok....I feel like such a novice and I've been on 13 cruises. What does everyone do to decorate their doors? I've read about magnets and signs.

I've always enjoyed the cruise boards on other ships and have learned so much, so would appreciate any information so our door won't be dull.

Thanks

Margaret

Not everyone (kind of like the priate costumes arrr ), but a number of people like to have a bit of fun and decorate their doors. Since the doors are metal, magnets work really well, but I've also seem people use paper and tape it to the door. On our last trip, I designed ours so they were personalized and then printed them on the magnet paper and cut them out. They turned out really cute. You can almost see them in a post I did ealier of our discussion group - it's post 281 http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23630286&postcount=281. Make sure you don't spend to much or are too attached to them, as occassionally they do "disappear". We had a few disappear including a really cool light up smiley face I had bought. We did different ones for different days/nights - so we had special pirate decorations that we put up on pirate night, which can be fun also.

Truthfully, I can't seem to decide if I'm going to do it this trip, I'm so buried right now, that I'm having a difficult time finding the time to even consider all the "extras" - like door decorations and t-shirts and stuff. We do have our pirate costumes but that is because we bought them right after Halloween when everything went on sale - but I'm not sure about the rest. I know, I know, I'm such a sacker! Hopefully when things get closer my schedule will ease up a bit and I'll be able to get swept up in the fun and excitement.

We're coming up on the 75 day advanced thingy early next week. We're hoping to do a Palo brunch. I'm guessing we'll want to do it on a non-port day. I was thinking Day 6. Anyone have any suggestions?

I think it sounds like a great idea - sending pixie dust that you're able to get what you want!

 

[MaryAz]

Hi All
CHecked out all the posts. Great group! Also from Az traveling with my FIL,MIL Dh,DD 4 and DD 2omo. Also will have my niece almost 4 and nephew turning 2 on cruise. No idea what cat though we have a "family" room with balcony. Can't book excursions until tues since we are 1st time DCLers. DH and I have cruised on NCL and Carnival. We are getting very excited. Look forward to chatting with you all.
Mary

 

[NicoleDisneyFan]

In the morning I better call and make the reservations for the kids to swim with the dolphins before we miss out. Getting to anxious now on going. I have to go later on today and buy my ds some mickey stuff for his birthday tomorrow. Great timing to use his stuff for the trip also. My dd school is giving me a bad time about taking her out of school for the trip. I told them that I booked the trip when I was going to home school her and she ended up in public school. Anyone else having this problem with a child who is in school?

 

[soudersmes]

Welcome Mary..Sounds like we may have quite a few from Az. So close and no long air travel I too didn't realize first timers had to wait later. We've been on alot of cruises and never got that as a perk. After reading all the posts I have to make door signs and get with it for pirate night. All the kids are so excited.

Margaret