May 27th 2007 Wonder Cruise. Anyone else on it?

[Nik's Mom]

I'm addicted to organization. What can I say? Hey, am I crazy to bring out our suitcases already? I am so excited, I can hardly wait!

 

[wehavesix]

I'm addicted to organization. What can I say? Hey, am I crazy to bring out our suitcases already? I am so excited, I can hardly wait!

Well, if you're crazy, I am too. Our 2 largest suitcases are in the foyer right now. I've dumped all the vacation stuff I've had piled in the portacrib in the biggest one. I have a small pile of the boys clothing on the loveseat next to me right now. It's the dressier clothes I want them to wear to dinner. If I don't pull them now, they are liable to mess them up somehow between now and then. Madi is more responsible with her clothes so I will wait before getting hers together. I've been on a buying spree getting everyone's clothes bought. Even dh finally broke down and went clothes shopping for some new shorts and shirts. This afternoon, I ordered myself and Madi a new swimsuit each. I carry packing lists in my purse so that every time I'm at the store I can look at it and see if there's something else I should pick up. It's a sickness!

 

[Nik's Mom]

O.k wehavesix, 2 great minds think alike! I have set aside the boys new clothes that they will be taking on the trip. I don't want them staining the shirts now!

Our vacation box is over-flowing with stuff, so I'm going to pull out the luggage this week.

 

[wareagle]

Okay, I've gotten through my b'day weekend, and now I'm officially 40. That only means the cruise is around the corner. I was talking to aldisneyfan after church today, talking about Castaway Cay. I can't wait. I've only got 17 more days to teach and then it will be time to leave. I've also started getting things ready. I haven't started with the clothes yet, but I'm working on everything else. I just bought my waterproof camera yesterday. I am slowly trying to have everything together. Now, if I were only as excited about having to pack up my classroom (I'm being transfered to a brand new school that is being built, but won't be ready until July), as I am getting things ready for the trip. Oh well, the end of packing my classroom means the cruise will be here. If only the next 4 weeks would go by quickly.

 

[Nik's Mom]

Happy Birthday to you! May is the birthday month for our family. DS's turn 5 this Wednesday and 8 this Friday, and I turn 37 on the 13th!

 

[tiptoen]

Now I know it's getting close. Took a quick peek to see if there was an upgrade but no such luck. Maybe they will surprise me at the port.

 

[lenshanem]

Wow! Docs already came?!?

 

[cyberbox2]

After spending the last two summers at WDW, this will be our first ever cruise! I couldn't think of any other ship I would rather be on. It will be me DW DS and DD. We hope to arrive at Cocoa beach on Satureday before noon and check into our hotel (Courtyyard Marriot) and have a day at the beach before we head for the port. After the cruise we are heading back to Orlando until 6/10. I'm SO excited (more than the kids are!!)

It's nice to know that there will be so many Disers on the cruise

 

[Nik's Mom]

Wow! Docs already came?!?

You received your docs already? Wow!

 

[tiptoen]

I am surprised they are here already. All the other cruises were around the 2 week period. On one cruise we called at the 1 week mark because the docs hadn't arrived yet. They overnighted the packet to us. Guess I'll fill em out and be ready to go.

 

[wehavesix]

Welcome Cyberbox! This is our first cruise too AND we are going to the parks for 3 days after the cruise. We are going to one park the Saturday before we cruise.

I'm surprised that someone's already gotten documents. Now I'll be looking for ours every day.

 

[cyberbox2]

What are in the Documents that Disney mails to you, that you can't already fill out online?

Thanks for the welcome 'wehavesix'

This is going to be one great cruise, and hopefully they will be playing the last P.O.T.C that comes out May25, what better way to see that movie than on a ship out in the Caribbean!!

 

[Buddrose]

Well, when the documents arrive, then we will be on our way soon! Our TA received our paperwork (since we always book thru her) and gave me a quick call to come pick them up when I had a chance. I have checked our reservations online and we are still assigned to the same room - so.....it looks like no upgrade...
Now that the summer clothes are in the stores, we can get a few new things, but I am NOT packing nearly as much this time as last year - just a nice skirt and a nice pair of slacks for dinner - the rest will be beach and comfy clothes!

 

[tiptoen]

I believe that the only form not online is the immigration arrival form for the Bahamas. You also get your luggage tags with your cabin number. If I'm wrong I'm sure someone will correct me.

 

[cyberbox2]

in regards to the luggage tags that come with the documentation, I was wondering since our cruise is just 4 days long, if each one of my family members put there clothes in their own duffle bag and carried it themselves, would we need to check anything in and have to wait for it to be delivered to our room? or will they just let us carry our own stuff after it has been checked though whatever security means they have?

Would this be any less of a hassle than packing it all in one suitcase and checking it in and waiting for it to hit our cabin and also the night before we leave having to pack our suitcase up and leave it to be taken.

Am I making any sense?

 

[tiptoen]

I guess you could do that but we take a lot more clothes and other stuff than a duffle bag can hold. Counting the return day it's 5 days of changes. Then keep in mind four dinner changes, bathing suits, scuba gear, toiletries, water, adult beverages and whatever else you may need. No way could we ever get away with carry-ons to hold all our stuff.

 

[cyberbox2]

That's true their are other items we need other than just our clothes, so if it's going to work they will have to be big duffle bags

One big suitcase might just be more efficent.

What time is everyone arriving at the terminal for check in?

 

[lenshanem]

Well, when the documents arrive, then we will be on our way soon! Our TA received our paperwork (since we always book thru her) and gave me a quick call to come pick them up when I had a chance. I have checked our reservations online and we are still assigned to the same room - so.....it looks like no upgrade...
Now that the summer clothes are in the stores, we can get a few new things, but I am NOT packing nearly as much this time as last year - just a nice skirt and a nice pair of slacks for dinner - the rest will be beach and comfy clothes!

I plan on us going the same route. We overdressed and packed way too much last time. I plan on bathing suits and coverups during the day and simple sundresses, etc for dinner. I'm packing DH khakis and Hawaiian looking shirts for dinner, with the exception of Triton's. If we have to dig into the shorts and shirts suitcase for our Poly stay that will be fine, too. I'm hoping for a very relaxed time!

 

[Buddrose]

Really, for a 4 day cruise, if you take one nice skirt and/or slacks with different tops, you are all set. Doing the whole "outfit" thing is a waste of money and space. You will need the more casual clothes that you wear for a longer period of time during the day (other than swimsuits)!
Just got a call from my TA and we have been upgraded!!! DD and DGS will be so excited when I let them know! Now if those documents will only arrive - we can "get this party started"!

 

[disneypoor]

Hi, everyone! I was posting on this post a long time ago, but then we switched to the spring break eastern. Now that my trip is over , I sure have been thinking about the May 27th cruise! Wish I was still going! Have a great trip!