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

[ganurse]

bump bump bumpety bump

less than 5 months..woohoo
can ya tell im excited

 

[mazzarafe]

Add us to the list.

Me (Gina) 36
DH (Frank) 39
DD (Brittanie) 12
DD (Alexis) 7

We will be celebrating our 16th anniversary onboard and a belated b-day for oldest daughter.

We just booked over a week ago GTY cat.9. This is the girls first cruise and our 3rd. Cannot wait!!!

 

[ganurse]

welcome....we are so excited to be going as well. you girls will love it...less than half a year..where are you guys from?

 

[mazzarafe]

We are in East Haven, Connecticut, just 15 minutes from the shoreline. Before you know it we will be down to only 4 months. This time of year flies bye with the holidays. Hopefully it won't seem like forever until the cruise comes.

 

[ganurse]

we are cruising with my parents and my sister and her children, ages 4,3 10 months

 

[mickg7dyd]

Hi,
Got a nice surprise in the mail today from DCL, a "my cruise travel kit". Not sure if you all got one too but just in case you haven't it's a nicely presented booklet listing excursions and lots of other useful information..
Best wishes and Happy Christmas to you all.

Mick.

 

[ganurse]

i want mine i want mine..i bet its being mailed to myparents...i must be patient

 

[mazzarafe]

I got mine the beginning of the week. It really is chock full of information!

It made me even more excited.

 

[pearlieq]

Haven't seen ours yet. Maybe it goes to the TA? Did all of you book directly with DCL?

Merry Christmas!!!!

 

[tulsamomof2]

We received ours about 2 weeks ago. This cruise is feeling more like a reality -- I just booked our hotel for the night before and our airfare. I just now need to decide on excursions!!! Everyone says to do the stingrays, but I'm afraid my 7yo son will freak out and not get in the water!!

Has anyone done any thinking on excursions? Do you think Disney will be going to Cozumel in May?

Have a Merry Christmas!!

 

[pearlieq]

Barring any other disaster, I'm pretty sure we'll be heading to Cozumel in May. Other ships are already back, and I think DCL should be back early next year.

We're taking excursions pretty easy. We're going to explore Key West on our own. We're getting tickets on the Bone Island Shuttle to get around and we'll be stopping at the Southernmost Point to get a picture for DH, Hemingway House for me, and then some shopping. I'm hoping show timing works out so we can stay in Key West for the Sunset Celebration. I really want to see the Cat Man at the Hilton.

We were also planning on exploring Cozumel on our own. DH and I are both land-lubbers, so no beach or snorkeling for us. We're probably just going to go to the local history museum and then do some shopping.

We're going to take a semi-submarine ride in Grand Cayman, just to say we got a look the local wildlife. Other than that we've got the same plan as Grand Cayman--local museum and local shopping!

The Birnbaum's Disney Cruise Guide has really good explanations and reviews of the excursions. They're very honest about the pros and cons of each. I've seen it at my local Borders (but not Barnes & Noble so far) or you can order it online.

Hope everyone had a very merry Christmas!!!

 

[ganurse]

it doesnt look like my last post made it..We did a wonderful cheap trip in cozumel on our last cruise. we took a taxi to an american run miniature gold place which was very tropical and only 5 bucks a personn and a 5 dollar taxi ride...email me or -pm if you want more info..looking forward to it again
amy

 

[slg]

Excited now! Counting down every day which probably makes the time even slower.

As for excursions, haven't really decided. I'm not really fussed about them. I know my 10 year old would like to do a semi-submarine ride somewhere, but that's all I know for sure.

I'm nervous to book ahead, as the excursions are non-refundable, non-transferable. (Now, why non-transferable? If we can't make it why couldn't we sell it to someone else?)

We're going to be in WDW for 10 days prior to the cruise, so I don't know how my kids are going to be doing, (boys 10,7,4) so I hate to put all that money upfront and then find out we're too tired, or they want to stay in the clubs. I think we're just going to risk it and wait until we get on board.

If we don't get what we want, then I guess we'll just have to take our second choice, or venture forth on our own.

Can you hang out at the boat if you want to?

Anyone else going to be at POR before the cruise? We're staying in the Alligator Bayou because we need the room with the trundle bed.

I'm hoping for an upgrade. Does anyone know the stats on that? Or when you would find out if you actually did get upgraded?

Can we check how full the boat is somewhere?

Happy New Year!

 

[imheather]

Wow Disney for 10 days and than a 7 day cruise! How did your kids manage to get off that much time from school???

Excursions....
My daughter wants to swim with the dolphins.
I want to check out 7 mile beach
My husband wants to bar hop with my brother in Key West
It is getting close I guess I better make some more concrete plans.
It is so snowy in NJ so I am really looking forward to it.

Heather

 

[slg]

Heather:

My kids don't have any time off from school, I'm just taking them out.

I figure the trip will be more educational than school.

I can't wait to go, the weather is cold and damp here.

 

[ganurse]

That sounds like a great trip. IM kind of jealous. We are heading down to florida next week to celebrate our birthdays at one of the parks. My husband and I have the same bday and we love disney.
What is everyone looking forward to the most about the cruise?>

 

[married2grumpy]

Hi everyone! I am looking for a Pen Pal for my DD 8 and my DS 7. They will be in the clubs together but I think they would enjoy "knowing" some of the other kids they are cruising with. Maybe they will utilize the clubs more than the last trip if they have a friend or 2.

I also have a DD 5 who will be cruising with us but she is the most outgoing of the 3. She doesn't have any problems making friends on her own.

PM me if anyone is interested in the Pen Pal idea. Thanks!

 

[ganurse]

We are travelling with no kids (because we have none yet) but my sister is bringing her DD5, DS,3 and DS who will be almost 10 months...

amy

 

[slg]

Married to grumpydoes he know his nickname?)

I have a boy 7 who may be interested. He also is a little shy to start off friendships. How do you see the penpal thing? Email, or snailmail? His name is Aidan. He likes Lego, games (really likes games), reading, playmobil, imaginative play. We were in DL in 2004 and he rocked! He went on every single ride he could go on (except haunted mansion, none of my 3 boys likes spooky stuff, way too sensitive). My entire family are disneyphiles, so we're very excited about this trip.

I see that you were in POR recently. We will be there 10 days prior to our cruise. Any pointers? How easy is it to do laundry? I will have to wash everything before our cruise (or I guess I could wait until our cruise. What do you suggest?) Also, dumb question but, where in the World can I buy nail polish remover. Apparently its something you can't fly with. (Nail polish is okay...go figure).

Any ideas?

I also have a boy 10, and another boy 4, almost 5. What room do you have? We're on deck 7, midship. I can't remember the room numbers right now. (We have two rooms). I'm hoping for an upgrade...

Let me know about the penpal idea.

 

[married2grumpy]

slg,

My kids are pretty computer savvy and do have their own e-mail accounts. I was thinking we could do it either of 2 ways: snail mail or e-mail through the Moms accounts. I will PM you with both addresses and you and your son could decide!

We like POR. It's unfortunate that as a family of 5 there aren't more moderates to choose from. Our last visit there was for a total of 15 nights. We did use the laundry facilities. I brought one of those collapsible hampers and once it was full I carried it right over to the laundry room (we were really close to it). The other time I went I just wheeled the suitcase with the dirty laundry right over. It is $2 a load to wash or dry. I found the dryers needed 2 cycles or just do small loads. I also had purchased trial size packets of laundry detergent ahead of time so I didn't have to buy it there. I brought my own Bounce sheets too.

As far as the nail polish remover, I don't know where on site you could get that. I wonder if the gift shops have it? I usually bring whatever color polich I have on with me and just touch up the spots that need it.

We are on deck 2, 2 connecting rooms. Not sure of the room #'s either off hand. We are thinking of doing WDW after the cruise since we will be in Orlando and have our AP's. We have to think about it some more though. DH doesn't want to stay at POR again because we are planning another 2 week stay in August. He doesn't want to get sick of POR. He wants to stay at a deluxe after the cruise but I think it will be way too much for us. I better get a job! LOL