*May 26, 2012 - Mickey's Memorial Day Fantasy*

[verygfy]

who and how much is private driver thanks

It is $95 for 3 hours total for the 4 of us, they are on Trip Advisor as Hiring a Private Driver for the day. I found them on cruise critic a while back.

 

[verygfy]

to all the new cruisers!! If you would like to be added to the roll call please pm me your information so I can update.

We brought snacks on our last cruise and we walked off the ship with just about everything we brought on. There is food everywhere, plus 24 hour room service.

 

[dennisbryce]

We will be on the Memorial Day Fantasy cruise. Our boys would like to join in Fish Extender fun. Is it too late? I cannot email the coordinator until I've posted 10 times. This is number one. Please connect with me if you read this.

Thanks... The Hostetlers

Welcome to our group

So excited to meet everyone

 

[mamastrick]

to all the new cruisers!! If you would like to be added to the roll call please pm me your information so I can update.

We brought snacks on our last cruise and we walked off the ship with just about everything we brought on. There is food everywhere, plus 24 hour room service.

Good to know! We might scale back what we bring with us

 

[alikat99]

We brought snacks on our last cruise and we walked off the ship with just about everything we brought on. There is food everywhere, plus 24 hour room service.

Yeah, we've been on several DCL cruises now, and there is never a lack of food around. I've also noticed that we didn't even buy snacks outside of the theaters, because we've eaten so much anyway.

 

[Strawberry's mom&dad]

We got our ME Mickey Mail today for our precruise stay. Got our cruise docs when everyone else did. Have resses for Wishes dessert party on 5/25 or would join you at Portabello. We have eaten there in the past and it was very good. Started our countdown calender today with Mickey heads from Home Depot. Here is a pic from one we did last year.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

We started a countdown chain last week. It's getting shorter already!

I had a great idea for my FE gift! I like it better than what I was planning, so I need to go get the stuff and get to work on them. How many staterooms are we up to now, with all the late-comers?

 

[Suzepoo]

I just can't seem to find time to check in regularly....so sorry...we have our lanyards ordered and paid for.....staying at The Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach the night before our cruise....that's about it so far, haha....how is everybody? I saw on my Facebook that someone has planned a get together in Orlando and in Cocoa Beach the night before...what's the scoop on the Cocoa Beach get together??? We are getting SO EXCITED about our cruise!!!

 

[bagley15]

We were able to book the BBB today online!!! Check it out as it is booking up FAST!!!

 

[alikat99]

We were able to book the BBB today online!!! Check it out as it is booking up FAST!!!

I got the email this morning and logged on right away. I booked the Pirate's League for Pirates night, since we already have pirate attire, I figured the girls would like the dress-up part.

 

[twokats]

I just can't seem to find time to check in regularly....so sorry...we have our lanyards ordered and paid for.....staying at The Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach the night before our cruise....that's about it so far, haha....how is everybody? I saw on my Facebook that someone has planned a get together in Orlando and in Cocoa Beach the night before...what's the scoop on the Cocoa Beach get together??? We are getting SO EXCITED about our cruise!!!

My DH and I are going to Fishlips that evening before. We have not picked a time yet, so that is open to discussion. We will be there pretty much all day so whenever will be fine with us. We ate there before our cruise in December '10 and really liked it. Whoever wants to join us just chime in with a time and we will go from there!!

 

[Magic3forme]

We will be on the Memorial Day Fantasy cruise. Our boys would like to join in Fish Extender fun. Is it too late? I cannot email the coordinator until I've posted 10 times. This is number one. Please connect with me if you read this.

Thanks... The Hostetlers

Welcome to our group. Unfortunately the FE group is closed. We have a group on facebook if you can join us over there. maybe someone has a boy your sons ages. ( I have a 9 yr old.)

 

[reevesinga]

We are staying at the Holiday Inn Express Cocoa-arriving Thursday-going to WDW for a bit on Friday-GRILLZ is beside FishLips and is our rest. of choice-very yummo-ate there before our May'10 cruise also!!! 4 weeks and 2 days!! my email is volgirlinga@bellsouth.net if you wanna get together!! 12 in my party, 4 boring parents, 8 children, (ages 2-7-14-15-16-19-19-19 all are girls except for the three 19 yr olds!)

My DH and I are going to Fishlips that evening before. We have not picked a time yet, so that is open to discussion. We will be there pretty much all day so whenever will be fine with us. We ate there before our cruise in December '10 and really liked it. Whoever wants to join us just chime in with a time and we will go from there!!

 

[twokats]

We are staying at the Holiday Inn Express Cocoa-arriving Thursday-going to WDW for a bit on Friday-GRILLZ is beside FishLips and is our rest. of choice-very yummo-ate there before our May'10 cruise also!!! 4 weeks and 2 days!! my email is volgirlinga@bellsouth.net if you wanna get together!! 12 in my party, 4 boring parents, 8 children, (ages 2-7-14-15-16-19-19-19 all are girls except for the three 19 yr olds!)

I wish I could tell you we would switch restaurants, but DH absolutely fell in love with Fishlips on our last trip and he loves his seafood. There was a really good one called Peg Legs when he lived in Sattelite Beach (next to Cocoa Beach) back in the late 70's and he would take us to that one when we went to WDW the first two times. But when we went for the third trip, they had closed and it just about broke his heart. This is the first one we have found in the area that he compare to his old favorite.

But I will let you know when we are there and maybe we can at least meet before or after. If you are the boring parents, we would be considered the boring grandparents. My grandkids range in age from 9-15. And yes I was very young when my son bless us with them!!!!!!!!!

 

[poohs4me]

I have sent PM's to all those who are currently signed up for the Postcard/Recipe Exchange with the current list.

If you do not receive it, please let me know.

 

[amanda.c09]

DH and I are debating whether we should rent a car to get from the terminal to the airport or just use Disney transport. Can you book Disney transport just to return to the airport and about how much does it cost?

 

[dennisbryce]

1 month from today we will be just arriving in Orlando!!!!
We are so excited and the more videos and posts we read here and on facebook the excitement grows!!! Tonight starts my Disney movie a night!!! Makes the time go by faster.... Tonight for us it is Meet the Robinsons.... I love that movie

 

[Dawncala]

DH and I are debating whether we should rent a car to get from the terminal to the airport or just use Disney transport. Can you book Disney transport just to return to the airport and about how much does it cost?

Here is a link with Disney transport information. I think the $35 price per person one way is still the same. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-transportation.htm

Here is the Disney's FAQ on it.
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/planning-center/planning-library/air-ground-transportation-bahamian-caribbean/

We have used both Disney transport and rental car. If there are just two of you the cost is about the same and Disney offers onboard airport check-in and luggage services. If there are more than 2 in your party then the rental car will be cheaper. Several rental car shuttles pick up right in front of the port terminal.

 

[reevesinga]

I wish I could tell you we would switch restaurants, but DH absolutely fell in love with Fishlips on our last trip and he loves his seafood. There was a really good one called Peg Legs when he lived in Sattelite Beach (next to Cocoa Beach) back in the late 70's and he would take us to that one when we went to WDW the first two times. But when we went for the third trip, they had closed and it just about broke his heart. This is the first one we have found in the area that he compare to his old favorite.

But I will let you know when we are there and maybe we can at least meet before or after. If you are the boring parents, we would be considered the boring grandparents. My grandkids range in age from 9-15. And yes I was very young when my son bless us with them!!!!!!!!!

Sounds GREAT!

 

[DisneyMouseHouse]

We are first time cruisers too, but from what I've read, buying packaged snacks on board is pricey. We will be bringing our own candy, granola bars, chips and water. From what I understand everything has to be store-bought in original packaging or you can't bring it on. We plan on bringing an entire suitcase for this stuff, and we'll repack it with souvenirs when we disembark! I'm also hoping we can get fresh fruit on board to throw in our bags for snacks during excursions.
We are also bringing our own adult beverage, but it has to go in our carry on bag when we board.

Just an FYI - depending on where you disembark, you may or may not be allowed to remove the fruit from the ship........they do have fruit on board (bananas, oranges, etc) but lots of times it cannot enter the country where you are docking.

We've always brought some potato chips as my DH loves them, but there are hardly none on board and the ones you can buy are VERY pricey! But for the rest, there are plenty of things to grab and run with.....we brought snacks for the kids our first time and never even touched them so quit bringing them with us....