May 6, 2006 - 7 nite Western - Anyone Crusing?

[MommyMouse]

Here is the Captain Marvin link for Grand Cayman

http://www.captainmarvins.com/

We did the short 2 hour trip

 

[Belle2667]

Hi Everyone -

We just did the May 7, 2005 7nt Western and we loved it. However, we did not rebook on board. It was only after we got home and realized how much we miss the Magic and we rebooked now for the May 6, 2006 7nt Western.

Last time, there were 19 of us. This time, it'll only be my DH, DS21 and his DGF21, DS15 and DS10. I've noticed so far that most of the kids going are younger. Does anyone know of any other 15 year old boys on board yet? Hopefully this thread will pick up more people as time goes by and boy is it going to be a llllloooonnnngggg 10 months and 3 weeks (but who's counting)!!!!

 

[MommyMouse]

Hi Everyone -

We just did the May 7, 2005 7nt Western and we loved it. However, we did not rebook on board. It was only after we got home and realized how much we miss the Magic and we rebooked now for the May 6, 2006 7nt Western.

Welcome!! I don't know if you noticed, but I was cruising with you on the May 7th Western We too wished we would have booked onboard, but didn't til 1 week after we got back home. Hopefully we gain more people in our group here, and we'll find someone your ds19's age At the very least, my girls are close in age

 

[Belle2667]

Hi Mommymouse -

I did see from one of your posts that we were on the same cruise in May. Wasn't it awesome? First and foremost, it was Disney, so I don't expect anything less. The food was incredible (I hope to lose the weight I gained this year by next year's cruise) and the weather was great, too. We wondered if we should try the Eastern this time, but we were happy with the ports we stopped at and we have a habit of doing something once to get a "feel" for it, then doing it again to optimize the trip. What excursions did you do, and what do you plan to do on the next one?

We rented little electric cars in Key West. We'd probably just do a little shopping but hang out on board next time. We did the Disney Stingray City tour. It was fun, but we really don't need to see the turtle farm or Hell again. We may do Capt Marvin's this time. In Cozumel, we went to Paradise Beach. We will definitely do that again, and since we have late dinner this time, we'll stay longer.

Does anyone else have any recommendations for excursions? Any other experienced Western cruisers with good/bad/other experiences?

I'm sure my DS15 will find friends and DS10 had a great time just riding the elevators! They are both fairly outgoing so I don't see them being solo the entire cruise. DS10 didn't like the kids club, though, so I don't think he'll be going back there.

 

[MommyMouse]

Hi Mommymouse -

I did see from one of your posts that we were on the same cruise in May. Wasn't it awesome? First and foremost, it was Disney, so I don't expect anything less. The food was incredible (I hope to lose the weight I gained this year by next year's cruise) and the weather was great, too. We wondered if we should try the Eastern this time, but we were happy with the ports we stopped at and we have a habit of doing something once to get a "feel" for it, then doing it again to optimize the trip. What excursions did you do, and what do you plan to do on the next one? DS10 didn't like the kids club, though, so I don't think he'll be going back there.

Its funny...we feel the same way about repeating the Western again. I wouldn't change anything we did on this past cruise, but that was our first Disney cruise, so now we feel a bit more "seasoned" and will certainly optimize the upcoming trip If you read back a few posts, I talked about the Captain Marvin Stingray tour in Grand Cayman. We want to do something in Cozumel this time, but not sure what We opted for early seating for the next cruise. We normally have preferred the late on other cruiselines, but having to see the shows before dinner (and we wanted to see the shows), we still had to come back in early to get ready, or it became a rat race to shower etc and make it to dinner if we waited til after the show. Our ds10 didn't care for the clubs either. The elevators must be the thing to do for boys that age

 

[imheather]

It is going to be me, hubby, dd9 and ds3.....
My Mom and 21 year old brother are also coming.
I am a little nervous about my brother having a good time.
I need to find him a cute 21 year old girl.LOL

I can not wait.....
We are in Catogory 6 rooms
6604 and 6606.....

I look forward to getting to know you all and meeting on the cruise
Heather from NJ

 

[Belle2667]

Hi Heather !

I brought my oldest son (then 20) on our last cruise and he was a little on the bored side. In May, he'll be 21 and going with us again, but he's bringing his own girl (unless of course they aren't a "thing" anymore). Then he'd need a bud to hang out with, too. We're in room 7607 and DS's (Tom) is in room (7625).

Where in NJ are you from? We're heading "down the shore" tomorrow for some camping for the holiday weekend. Can't wait.

Again, welcome to the thread and get ready for the vacation of a lifetime!

 

[imheather]

HI,
We are from Morris County. We love the Jersey Shore.
Where down the shore are you going?

So have you chosen any excursions?
We want to swim with the dolphins.

DO you have any other children?
I think it will be so fun to meet up on the cruise
with all the people on this thread.

Heather

 

[pearlieq]

Hi!

It's been quiet in here so I thought I'd give us a bump!

What's everyone thinking for excursions?

I think we've got it narrowed down to this:

Key West: We're going to use the Bone Island Shuttle to get around. DH wants a picture at the Southernmost Point and I want to see the Hemmingway House (Actually I want to see the cats. But I'm sure the house is nice too... ). Afterward we'll maybe to do a little shopping or head back on to the ship, depending on the heat. We'll come back off later for the Sunset Celebration--I really want to see the Cat Man at the Hilton. I'm hoping DCL will keep up the trend of staying in port late. We don't care about missing the Mouseketeer show (if they're still showing that when we sail) and we should be back on board for our late seating dinner in plenty of time.

Grand Cayman: We're going to take the Nautulis Tour hear as well as making a stop at the history museum. Afterwards we may do a bit of shopping, but that's pretty much it. We're both landlubbers, so we won't be doing any beach/snorkeling activities.

Cozumel: Again, we're just going to head to town, check out the history musuem, and do some shopping. I'm saving my pennies now so hopefully I'll have enough to get myself some cool souvenirs!

Castaway Cay: We're really not beach folks--I think we might get off early, take a quick dip (maybe?) and then go rent bikes. I'm thinking about surprising DH with a cabana massage--I bet he'd get a kick out of it. Other than that we might check out the game room and then have some lunch before heading back on to the ship.

I can't wait to hear what everyone else is going to try!

 

[slg]

Well you are organized! So am I but I'm at work and I can't remember what I thought we'd do. Hmm Cozumel, my dh would like to see some ruins, and on the others a city tour, and then a submarine tour, (very important for my 10 year old son!) Castaway Cay, dh will snorkle, I will just relax, we're sending kids off the camp I think.

I don't have my heart set on any one thing, the cruise itself is just what I'm looking forward to.

I don't think we'll pre-book. We'll do it onboard and see how the kids are doing.

I may change my mind though

 

[apcall]

Hello all,

Well...this is our first cruise and we are currently reseraching the excursions....as of right now we know we want to swim with the dolphins.

Hey what does the first 'D' in DD stand for? 'D'isney?


me, my DD9 and DD13 are definitely going and will be staying in #6064

my x-wife and her husband are booked into #6020 but may have to cancel

 

[pearlieq]

Welcome aboard apcall!!!

The "D" usually stands for "dear" as in dear daughter, dear husband, etc. Disney does kind of seem appropriate too!

Good luck with finding a good dolphin excursion. I know there's lots to choose from! Make sure you find one that treats the dolphins well and keeps to high health/sanitiation standards. I do hear it's a very memorable experience!!!

 

[ganurse]

Add me to your list.
My dad is taking all of us on another vacation and i could not be happier! It will be me (amy 30) and michael (34) no kids yet!~

my mom and dad tom and barbara
and my sister and her family
kelly (29) monte (33)
janie 5
seth 3
owen 10 months

just wanted to introduce ourselves and jump into your forum
amy from atlanta

 

[ganurse]

anyone else travelling without children?
amy

 

[mickg7dyd]

Hi,
Mick and Lyn from Boston UK checking in. This will be our 3rd trip on the Magic and we can hardly wait. Just the two of us (that's the reason we ca afford to cruise ) and look forward to making new friends aboard.

Mick.

 

[ganurse]

For being so many months out, im happy to see people on the thread..anyone know how to get a countdown?
amy

 

[pearlieq]

Hi Amy & Michael and Mick and Lyn!!!

DH and I are traveling without kids--this will be our second time on the Magic!

I wish I knew how to do a countdown timer myself, but I've never gotten around to figuring it out. I'm sure if you check the How To board there would probably be instuctions.

I'm very excited! I'm hoping to use some reward points to book a room near the port soon. We're flying in the day before so we can relax and decompress a little before we set sail!

 

[pearlieq]

Mick and Lyn from Boston UK checking in.

I'd never heard of Boston UK before! It looks like a lovely town with a very rich heritage. I was looking through a website for the town and I was amazed at all of the historical buildings. Living in the midwest US, with the exception of some Native American relics there's very little that pre-dates the 19th century, so it's amazing to think of a working building from the 13th century like the Blackfriars Arts Centre.

 

[mickg7dyd]

Hi pearlieq,
Yes it's quite amusing when we visit the USA and tell people who ask us where we are from "Boston UK the original Boston "
There is a lot of history associated with our town and the surrounding area. The school I attended dates back to 1555 (some would say so do the teachers !! ) and the church on my avatar is known locally as the Stump and dates back to the 14th century. The Pilgrim Fathers set sail from here on their journey to your country. We do get a lot of Americans visiting our town and we have some close ties with Boston Ma. although I have never visited there it it is on my list..! Hope to catch you onboard.

Mick & Lyn.

 

[ganurse]

I do believe it is 226 days and counting but I am still looking for a counter online...it will be here before we know it. anyone doing anything special on this cruise?
amy