~ Mickey's Magical Matey Tour ~ November 6-13, 2010 Eastern Magic

[gwoman100]

Is tomorrow the date we can start making reservations for excursions and spa appointments? Can we do it at midnight or is there a specific time during the morning we can do it?

Please add me to the FE list. I am in cabin 6321.

Thanks!

Cheryl (40) Mallory (6)
Late/6321

 

[AdventureLover67]

Is tomorrow the date we can start making reservations for excursions and spa appointments? Can we do it at midnight or is there a specific time during the morning we can do it?

Please add me to the FE list. I am in cabin 6321.

Thanks!

Cheryl (40) Mallory (6)
Late/6321

From what I understand, as long as this isn't your first DCL cruise and you are paid in full then yes, today is the day you can begin booking excursions, Palo's and salon appointments.

Has anyone ever ordered one of the "goodie baskets" from the ship? Are the robes nice or chincey (sp?). Since it's just the two of us I thought it might be nice to do but then again I'm concerned about just wasting money. Any input would be appreciated!

 

[gwoman100]

From what I understand, as long as this isn't your first DCL cruise and you are paid in full then yes, today is the day you can begin booking excursions, Palo's and salon appointments.

Has anyone ever ordered one of the "goodie baskets" from the ship? Are the robes nice or chincey (sp?). Since it's just the two of us I thought it might be nice to do but then again I'm concerned about just wasting money. Any input would be appreciated!

Thanks! I made my spa appointments and my Palo reservation at midnight last night. Hopefully I can find another single parent to join me at Palo! I also ordered my FE from ebay! Can't wait!!!!!!

 

[nhpgator]

Definitely add us to the FE - but we do not know our room number yet -

got our brunch and dinner at PALO booked - still trying to figure out what to do at St. Thomas and St. Martin - last time we explored St. Thomas on our own -will probalby do the same for st. martin this year - but are thinking about a catamarand sight seeing in St. Thomas - any suggestions for good companies.

 

[farynaed]

Hello All! I'm finally getting my act together and posting here! With reservations opening today, it reminded me that I need to get some planning done for this upcoming trip! Anyway, here's our info:
farynaed
Emily (me) and Craig (DH)
DD (Ellie, 8) and DS (Hayden, 5)
stateroom 7537/early

Oh, and we'd like to be part of the FE festivities!

Emily

 

[JoRo]

Definitely add us to the FE - but we do not know our room number yet -

got our brunch and dinner at PALO booked - still trying to figure out what to do at St. Thomas and St. Martin - last time we explored St. Thomas on our own -will probalby do the same for st. martin this year - but are thinking about a catamarand sight seeing in St. Thomas - any suggestions for good companies.

Hi

We just booked with Joyceprince.com, however I have read great things about
http://www.bernardstours.com/

We have done non cruise tours before and you can usually find great feedback about them on cruisecritic.com boards, ports...

Oh and Congrats on getting Palo I am hoping something will be left on the 23rd when we get to book ;(

 

[JoRo]

There were PLENTY of chairs and umbrellas..if you want close to the water, though...you may want to send DH out as soon as we dock! We got there late, as we were in no hurry..but still got chairs and umbrellas just not water front. We went and played in the water with the girls for a little while and then they wanted to go over to the kids club on the island and play so we took them over there and they had a BLAST! SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN!!!!

Thanks for the response about the umbrellas, I appreciate it!! Also we purchased LONG sleeve swim shirts for the kids they have been wearing this summer so that should help a little. We have very fair skin living in the seattle area rain rain rain

 

[mickeysgirl1129]

Hi Everyone! I wanted to finally join the thread! We are celebrating our 5th anniversary on our 5th cruise!

mickeysgirl1129
Jennifer (me) and Ross
5639/Late dinner

 

[Adie's Mama]

You can add us, too!!

Adie's Mama
Elizabeth & Aaron
Aidan (4), Zachary (10 Months)
2112 / Early Seating

 

[Davids-Coco]

Welcome to all our new cruisers!

FE's: I still need to know if you want to be part!

We are starting to get really close! I would love to start really thinking about it but it seems like there is so much we need to get done before that. With my older one turning 4 in 10 days and then school starting right after that, I am hoping that mid september/early october gives me some time to get my head together!

I'm a bit frustrated that my DH keeps saying we need to have a bunch of excursions and back up excursions too... even though we could book back in July! I just don't know that with the ages they are I am really interested in doing much off ship. While hesitant about getting a taxi, we may do that and head up to the butterfly farm on St. Maarten on our own (assuming naps or whatnot don't get in the way!)

I think I'm probably more jazzed about hanging out with our friends!

 

[TonyaH]

Hello all, just thought I would check in. Looking forward to the trip. Just went back to work in June and have been working 12+ hours a day. Yuk! I need a week off!!! Anyway, we are still trying to decide what excursions to do. I think everyone just wants to spend time at the beach. My hubby's only request is to find a Harley store.

Just wondering when we will find out more information on the FE's. Does everyone participate? I have read several posts on this and do we give one family gift and then lots of little gifts throughout the week?

Hope everyone is having a great summer.
Tonya

 

[AdventureLover67]

Today the travel channel was showing the DCL ships, destinations and dry dock routines........we were getting excited just looking at Castaway Cay!

It's nice to see so many new people have joined the thread and that there is more posting happening!

So far we plan on going on the Mountain trek hike for an excursion in St. Maarten's. Still waiting to see which one we'll do in St. Thomas but I'm hoping it will involve snorkeling!

The last thread I joined was as a first time cruiser and I know there are just a few on this thread so I thought I'd offer one of the suggestions (and a great one in my opinion!) that someone offered before. If you have little ones or several people in your cabin, pick up one of those cheapy plastic over the door shoe holders (clear is better) and put it up in your cabin to hold the smaller items like sunglasses, sunscreen, flip flops, cameras, etc. to free up your drawer space and cut down on the time you would spend looking for it. It's also great to throw in your hairbrushes and stuff, too.

Have a great day, everyone!

 

[mickeysgirl1129]

We usually do not do much excursion-wise. Normally we just walk around town and take pictures of interesting buildings, trees, and artwork. This time however, we are going to do the 12 metre regatta excursion in St. Maarten. I am very excited to learn how to sail a boat! For St. Thomas, I think we are going to walk up to Blackbeard's Castle. Has anyone been there before?

 

[schwenksvillemouse]

Since this is our first cruise we can't do any reservations until Monday 8/23. Anybody have any insight if anything will be still open at Palo? I think I want to try the brunch versus the dinner.

Still a bit undecided on what to do with excursions. I think we will just do the beach.

 

[Davids-Coco]

In terms of FE, having been that I have never done one prior, I am holding to the general idea that everyone who decides to participate would deliver a little something at some point in the week. You don't have to participate at all. You can choose if you want to give a family gift, a gift for individuals, and if you want to do one gift or little things throughout the week. I see it as very flexible to fit differing needs.

 

[Davids-Coco]

Since this is our first cruise we can't do any reservations until Monday 8/23. Anybody have any insight if anything will be still open at Palo? I think I want to try the brunch versus the dinner.

Still a bit undecided on what to do with excursions. I think we will just do the beach.

I have learned from the main board that they hold and open more palo seatings for each of the openings. It may mean that the "prime" times are given to the 120s, and then less "prime" from there down, but I have no idea if that is really true. They may just hold a certain number at each time for each group. But you should be just fine.

 

[mickeysgirl1129]

Since this is our first cruise we can't do any reservations until Monday 8/23. Anybody have any insight if anything will be still open at Palo? I think I want to try the brunch versus the dinner.

Right now there are still reservations available for dinner at Palo. Brunch and Tea are currently booked. If you don't find what you want on Monday, keep checking. Sometimes people change their dates and times before sailing or even on the ship on embarkation day and you might find availability that way! I have done that once or twice and was able to get a dinner reservation for the nights I wanted after I boarded the ship.

 

[dmsprung]

We are booked on our 1st Disney Cruise Nov 6th
My hubby and our two sons (4 and 7) will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniv....

HOPING to get Palo......

 

[dmsprung]

where are you renting the ATV's from????
our boys are 4 and 7 and would LOVE that!!!

 

[AdventureLover67]

I'm by no means an expert on DCL (only one cruise before) but the first time we went, it was slim pickings for Palo's, but we did get in for dinner. It was well worth it other than the fact that was the one night poor Don was NOT feeling well. I was not able to book a brunch or high tea. If you really want it, keep checking the ressie's section as there are cancellations and if that doesn't work, call Palo's when you get on the ship.

When we did the FE, we had about 10-12 families join. There were enough people that some days you got "deliveries" twice! The way we did it was that each family signed up for a specific day and only gave goodies once. I signed up for a morning delivery because that worked best for our schedule. It made it easier for everyone to print the schedule before leaving and we also had posted a deadline date to sign up. It also helped that the ages and genders of the children were included to help shop for items.

I'm getting more and more excited as the days go by!!!