May 3rd-10th****Dis Maytees-May Magic send off

[imheather]

WELCOME ALL MAY 3rd MAGIC CRUISERS

Heather

 

[jdabi9700]

While on our 1st Disney cruise (3/3-10 Eastern) we booked our next cruise, the 5/3-10, 2008 Western! Prices should be available now.

The family next to us on the bus said that they've done both Eastern and Western twice, and preferred the Western because it's more Port days and more fun.

 

[bobbi565]

We're booked on the May 3rd 2008 Western! Prices have been out for a while; we booked over a month ago. Prices are good right now, so check it out. Anyone else coming aboard? Anyone have any 5 year olds (at time of cruise) for DS to play with?

 

[jdabi9700]

We're booked on the May 3rd 2008 Western! Prices have been out for a while; we booked over a month ago. Prices are good right now, so check it out. Anyone else coming aboard? Anyone have any 5 year olds (at time of cruise) for DS to play with?

Bobbi, we'll be there! Our son will be turning 5 while on the cruise, and our daughter will be 26 months. He didn't like the Oceaneer Club that much (guess he's a shy 3 1/2 year old) but we're hoping that an extra year and some change will make a difference for next time. I think if he had a buddy it might make a difference for sure.

 

[AlexandNessa]

Hi. We are on this cruise too. Is there a cruise meets thread for this one yet?

 

[bobbi565]

We'll definitely have to hook up, jdabi! DS has become very social lately, and I'm sure he will want a buddy to play with. AlexandNessa, there's no cruise meet thread yet, I've been checking. I've not started one yet, because I thought I'd look like an early nerd!!

 

[AlexandNessa]

Yes, I have been checking as well, but I didn't want to look like the early nerd either!

 

[bobbi565]

We'll be there...me, DH, and DS5 (by the time of the cruise)! Anyone else booked this early (especially those with possible playmates for DS), I know there are at least two more DIS families that want to know!

 

[bobbi565]

Ok, I did it! I just posted a thread on the Meet board and revealed myself as the early nerd. I don't know if I can maintain this momentum for another 13 weeks!!! (Yes, I can!) Our first cruise was a near disaster that turned out great in the end, so I can't wait to make it even better next year. If you are intrigued, check out my trip report (don't know how to link it...), "Late and Long, but hopefully entertaining."

Keep me posted on your planning and ideas...

 

[AlexandNessa]

We booked this one on January 31 since we were only interested in one of two staterooms. Sorry, no kiddos here, but I am happy to help keep this thread going for the next 13+ months! My birthday is May 1, and my hubby "got" me this cruise for my birthday gift. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

 

[bobbi565]

I'll say "Happy Birthday" onboard! We're celebrating my May 17 birthday while we're at sea

 

[abr]

We just got back from the 7 day eastern (3/17-3/24) & re-booked for the May 3, 2008 Western.

My daughter will be 6 1/2.

Let the countdown begin

 

[AlexandNessa]

Hey, a fellow Taurus!


I'm sure we'll have others over here joining us soon.

One thing I have noticed when we have sailed at the end of the season is that the shops tend to clear out the merchandise to get ready for their change in venue. Like, when we sailed the last Mexican Riviera cruise before Holland America was heading to Alaska for the summer, they had lots of merchandise on sale to make room for the new stuff they would get for the Alaska itinerary. I wonder if DCL will do anything similar, since we're the last cruise before they head west? I tend to doubt it since their shops aren't that big in the first place, but it will be interesting to see!

 

[imheather]

Hi Everyone,


I will be on May 3rd, 2008 as well. I have a son (Jake) who will had just turned 5 and a dd (Morgan) who will be 11.

Hey, Alex and Nessa we are from NJ as well. Morris County.

I will go over a check the meetboard out.

By the way,

I went on the May 6th Western last year and it was THE BEST! Best weather, calm waters and the ports were fantastic.

Heather

 

[RhondaInMA]

I'll be sailing on this cruise along with my husband, mother in law, 22 year old daughter, and my two granddaughters ages 2 and 4.

 

[imheather]

Hi,

I will be there too! Me Heather, Hubby Bill, DD Morgan 11 and DS Jake 5.
We have been on the Western on the first week of May and it is fantastic. Best weather and calm waters.

I booked the day the dates were released. I had booked while on Board last May so I got 10% and $200 on board credit.

Heather from NJ

 

[abr]

I'll be there! It will be me, dd (6), my sister & my parents. Got connecting cabins on deck 6 with verandahs!

I am thrilled. Now I just have to pass the time until then

Alison

 

[lunsusie]

Count us in! I will be sailing with my son, who will be 19 at that time. Happy to see a thread started for this sailing. Let's keep it going strong!

 

[bobbi565]

Welcome aboard, imheather! Great choice; my travel agent also said it was a great time to cruise. We'll definitely have to hook up 5yo Jake with my 5yo Joel and jdabi's 5yo DS. See you on the meet thread!

 

[bobbi565]

I'm so psyched about all the kids 4 - 6 from the few posts that we've already seen! DS will be happy to have friends to play with.