~May 7, 2011~ 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on the Magic!

[Whisky In A VAse]

Getting so excited!!!!

Has anyone decided which excursions they're doing?

We are also starting to think about the excursions, what do you all fancy doing?

We want to do some snorkelling, where is best?

 

[rusafee1183]

I heard that St John Trunk Bay is the best for snorkeling, but have heard that it's one of the most popular destinations so it's more crowded.

We are doing the Captain Nautica excursion from St Thomas, but it stops in 3 dfferent locations if I understood correctly

 

[Minniemiss]

Happy New Year!!

We are interested in snorkeling with the turtles. Not sure what we will do at St Marten.

 

[rusafee1183]

Happy New Year!!

We are interested in snorkeling with the turtles. Not sure what we will do at St Marten.

We are stuck on what to do there too..... I am thinking maybe just shopping and then grabbing a cab to one of the beaches.

Maybe Orient Bay, but not too sure.

 

[CoolCanadian]

Hi folks
Long time no visit I'm afraid but I'm sure that, like others, things will pick up as the departure date gets closer.
We're still coming!
Me, DD 18, and my folks (or her grandparents depending on how you figure it) whose age I doubt I am allowed to share.
I love the idea of a meet-up. MinniMeg, you seem to be the volunteer organizer of all things DIS related and thank you. While we're not doing FE, it is good of you to track those who are and I look forward to meeting everyone in person that I've met on the boards.
I've noted 3pm May 7 in the Promenade Lounge.
We are looking at signing up for the rainforest hike and I'm trying to check if the 5K is still held at CC in the morning.
I'm also hoping to snag PALO afternoon tea for a sea day if the online reservation system smiles upon me. If anyone else is looking at that too for a particular day, perhaps we can book and then link them once on board for a large table. It will be just the 3 ladies in our party for tea and we'd be happy to join with others.

see you soon!

 

[MinnieMeg]

Hi CoolCanadian
You're welcome.
DH and I are also interested in attending afternoon tea at Palo. I'm still not sure which day. We will be making our reservations on February 6th.
Has anyone been to Coral World on St. Thomas?
We are looking forward to meeting everyone at Promenade Lounge on May 7 at 3 pm.

 

[Lexa]

Phew...finally found you guys......we booked and paid deposit today.....oh my...am I still breathing? I guess I am LOL...I'm so excited. This will be our first Disney Cruise (me an DH were on other cruises before kids).


So our family of 4...myself, DH, DS (almost 7) and DD (almost 6). Kids don't know yet and we are planning to keep a secret as long as we can.

Only thing we are trying to figure it out is our transportation from the MCO to the motel and from the ship to MCO.

I'm really looking forward to be will all of you on this trip!

For FE Exchange...will let you know a little later, need to figure it out how all this works first.

 

[corky441]

Looks like you can add 2 more DISers to this cruise

DH(Dino) and I just took our first ever cruise this past December. We did the 4 night Wonder with the Podcast team and over 600 DISers. Needless to say, we found out that we absolutely LOVE cruising.

the 4 night cruise just didn't seem long enough - especially when you consider it is really only 3 1/2 "days". I mean, we just HAD to book a longer cruise - right ?

Can't wait for the 3 at sea days - R&R here we come ...

I've been looking at shore excursions and right now I think the RainForest trek on St.Maarten sounds great & then we can finish up the day at Great Bay beach and do some shopping in Phillipsburg on Tues
For St.Thomas, I'm thinking of the Maagens Bay beach excursion and then doing the Skyway to Paradise Point before heading back to the ship on Wed.

Somewhere in there I also want dinner and brunch at Palo and maybe one little Spa treatment...

I'm beginning to think 7 nights might not be enough

and yes, i am an Uber planner

 

[Lexa]

Kind of quiet here....some posts were made long, long time ago....you guys still going on May 7th? I know we have more then 3 months to go, but i hope it will be more lively here.

 

[bellanapoli]

We were originially booked on a Western cruise but moved to this one. Now that our booking deadline is coming up, I'm starting to get excited planning excursions and such!

It's me, DH and DS (5). It will be our second Disney cruise. While I'm on the fence about FE (I don't craft ) I'd be interested in any meet ups.

 

[MinnieMeg]

Welcome aboard Lexa, corky441 and bellanapoli.

I want to make sure everyone understands that you don't have to craft to particiapate in the FE.

 

[Lexa]

How will our group do FE (didn't sign up yet) once for duration of the cruise, daily? I'm new to DCL and FE and everything else......it's so exciting and my head is spinning LOL

 

[Minniemiss]

How will our group do FE (didn't sign up yet) once for duration of the cruise, daily? I'm new to DCL and FE and everything else......it's so exciting and my head is spinning LOL

Some groups have folks sign up for specific days, so you get a little something everyday. Other groups just "go with the flow".

You can craft something or buy something.

Gift one item for the whole cruise or do something everyday or any combo you like.

Some folks give to everyone in the room, some to just the adults, some to just the kids and some give one item per room.

Heck, this time I may be giving each room something different, as I have a small amount of things I have left over from other FE cruises. I purchased extra for those last minute joiners and didn't need them

 

[BeccaBeeHappy]

Hi guys! Just checking back in like everyone else. I hadn't received any email notifications recently that people had been posting here so I've just been busy lurking around the boards gathering as much info as I can!

So first off, in terms of excursions we've bounced back and forth about what we're going to do and currently I think we're down to just explore on our own and doing a combo of shopping and beach time. The beaches we're looking at right now are Orient Beach in St. Maarten and Trunk Bay in St. John? Stay tuned......

Secondly, I'm glad someone mentioned that the FE gifts don't have to be crafty....because somehow in a family of DIYers, I completely missed that gene! But thankfully I'm a fantastic shopper, which I believe completely makes up for it.

Ok and last thing, has anyone been able to make reservations yet and if so, are things completely booked up? Since this is our first cruise we're stuck waiting and I was really hoping to be able to book the Palo on Frankie's actual birthday for Brunch (Thursday - Day 6).

Anyway, that is all for now. Hope everyone has a great week!
Becca

 

[Lexa]

We need to wait till 2.21 to do any booking so I have no idea what will be still available to book at this date.......

 

[Minniemiss]

Secondly, I'm glad someone mentioned that the FE gifts don't have to be crafty....because somehow in a family of DIYers, I completely missed that gene! But thankfully I'm a fantastic shopper, which I believe completely makes up for it.

Ok and last thing, has anyone been able to make reservations yet and if so, are things completely booked up? Since this is our first cruise we're stuck waiting and I was really hoping to be able to book the Palo on Frankie's actual birthday for Brunch (Thursday - Day 6).

Anyway, that is all for now. Hope everyone has a great week!
Becca

I have found some cute things in the Target dollar aisle. Others have found things at the dollar stores as well. They don't have to be Disney related or even cruise related.

We will be booking on Feb 6th.

 

[rusafee1183]

Glad to see that this thread is picking up steam!

I'm so excited for this trip. There are so many things I want to do and I'm not sure what we should book.

I am definitely looking forward to brunch at Palo, and doing an excursion on St Thomas and the rainforest room I think we are just going to go with the flow on St Maarten and probably do some shopping in Phillipsburg (dying to try the guavaberry drink everyone is talking about!!) and then check out Orient Beach maybe.

Has anyone already been on this cruise before? Or is everyone new to the ports like me?

 

[Minniemiss]

Glad to see that this thread is picking up steam!

I'm so excited for this trip. There are so many things I want to do and I'm not sure what we should book.

I am definitely looking forward to brunch at Palo, and doing an excursion on St Thomas and the rainforest room I think we are just going to go with the flow on St Maarten and probably do some shopping in Phillipsburg (dying to try the guavaberry drink everyone is talking about!!) and then check out Orient Beach maybe.

Has anyone already been on this cruise before? Or is everyone new to the ports like me?

This is our first time on a 7 day. I hope to get the Triple Crown of Palo, Brunch, Tea and dinner.

We are looking at Doubloon Turtle Cove Sail & Snorkel on St Thomas and possibly doing the 12 Metre Regatta in St. Maarten. We've never been on a sailboat before.

 

[Lexa]

Glad to see that this thread is picking up steam!

I'm so excited for this trip. There are so many things I want to do and I'm not sure what we should book.

I am definitely looking forward to brunch at Palo, and doing an excursion on St Thomas and the rainforest room I think we are just going to go with the flow on St Maarten and probably do some shopping in Phillipsburg (dying to try the guavaberry drink everyone is talking about!!) and then check out Orient Beach maybe.

Has anyone already been on this cruise before? Or is everyone new to the ports like me?

I was on St. Maarten and St. Thomas...but not with Disney and long time ago....before kids were born LOL

 

[BeccaBeeHappy]

Glad to see that this thread is picking up steam!

I'm so excited for this trip. There are so many things I want to do and I'm not sure what we should book.

I am definitely looking forward to brunch at Palo, and doing an excursion on St Thomas and the rainforest room I think we are just going to go with the flow on St Maarten and probably do some shopping in Phillipsburg (dying to try the guavaberry drink everyone is talking about!!) and then check out Orient Beach maybe.

Has anyone already been on this cruise before? Or is everyone new to the ports like me?

What is this guavaberry drink you speak of?? I haven't heard of it and am very interested! Can you get it anywhere in Philipsburg?