New, April 28th-May 5th Eastern!!

[LITTLEKID58]

 

[anewmac]

Loving it loving it! Cant wait to read more!

 

[disneydance]

enjoying every moment and your kids seem real enjoyable

 

[Babs417]

Love the pictures I cant wait to go

 

[DisneyMomforLife]

Great trip report! Thank you for being so detailed. We just booked our first Eastern for next April and your report was the first one that I found and you have included a lot of great info.

It looks like neither of the two ports required tendering ... is that the case? You were able to dock at the dock both times?

Kat

 

[chepic]

great tr

che

 

[mormadsmom]

There was not tendering at St. Maarten or St. Thomas. You just walked right off onto the walkway. Everything was so close. For first timers like us, it was convenient that we could be in a new place and not have to go far.

 

[jns]

Thank you for sharing
thinking of doing an Eastern cruise and after reading your wonderful trip report I'm hooked
love all your photos

 

[mormadsmom]

Everybody is now rushing to dress for dinner. Dinner was in Lumiere's again. I like this restaraunt, but it's not my favorite. I could possibly be where our table is located. Like I said earlier in my TR, we have table for 4 at Number 4 which is in between serving areas and never near a window or murals. But again, this is our first cruise and it really wasn't much to complain about. By this time, the kids are very tired. I thought Maddie was going to fall asleep waiting for her dinner. I wish I could remember what I ate, but I know it was good. Maddie this time chose for dessert a brownie ice cream and Morgan got the Mickey bar. I do know I had the oreo cheesecake with a layer of apples underneath. That was sooo good with the coffee Ion served me. By this time, I sent Mike to get his well being massage.

I decided a week before we sailed, to "make" my husband have a massage. When I made the online reservations, there was not alot to choose from. The only ones available were during the times we were in port and late in the evening during our dinner time. Because our dinners last an hour and a half, Mike would just have to miss dessert. He basically ate and left. Now, he grouched about this but he went. As he left, I thought about letting him know that there might be a sales pitch at the end and to remind him not to cave. But I really didn't think he would need the warning, so I did not say anything.

Morgan was gone again by this time. She inhaled her Mickey Bar and disapeared. Maddie and I went to see Cinderella. While we were waiting for her, Lilo appeared. By the time we went up for that, she was gone and replaced by Pinnochio and Jiminy Cricket. Morgan came by and got in line with us and when it was time for the photo, Maddie burst into tears. Again. She barely stood there with Cinderella.

Mike shows up by this time and informs me, he had a great massage and he bought something. I am too embarassed to say what he spent, but he caved. And I was so good not buying anything after MY massage!


Anyway, after that fun, we headed over to the Walt Disney Theatre for Disney Dreams. It was Beautiful! I really loved it and can see why it's so many people's favorite. I won't give anything away, so's not to spoil it. Our girls were in awe to say the least. Their eyes were completely glued to the stage and I will never forget the expression on their faces.

When the play was over, Mike and I decided it was time for grown up time. We put Maddie into her jammies and sent her off to the kids club. She was not too happy with this, but she got over it. It was 70's night in Rockin Bar D. I think that's where it was, but before the 70's party, comedian Gary Delana was there. We really enjoyed that. Had a couple of margaritas and enjoyed his humour. There was good music, and of course the Village people had to pop in and everybody had to do the YMCA. DH and I included. It was fun, but it was getting late and time to get the kids. When we walked into the atrium, there was a dessert buffet going on in Lumiere's. It was so pretty, and the cm's were so polite and helpful. There was alot to choose from and even though I was still full from dinner and 2 margaritas, I got some kind of banana cream cake just for the novelty of eating at the Disney Cruise Midnight Dessert Buffet. Just so I could come back on my TR and say that I did. So there. I stuffed myself again.

When we went to the oceaneer's lab, I was surprised to see Maddie in jolly spirits playing with some friends. She actually did not want to leave. The CM's had put out mats with fitted sheets on the floor in front of tvs for the kids to lie down if they wanted. There a few snoring away in their pjs. This was after midnight and I was glad to see that there were quite a few kids in there playing and/or sleeping. Now my mommy guilt was not so bad.

When we walked into our room, I think I did some sort of taking 2 steps into the room and literally falling onto the bed on top of the sheets fully clothed and shoed. In a haze I hear Mike tell me he's taking the kids back to the dessert buffet. I know when he came back with more desserts (for me, even though I did not ask for any) I was still in the same position. I was semi-awake when Mike tells me "oh honey, look what I brought you". I reply with a muffled "stick it in the fridge" and that's all I remember. I know I did eat it for breakfast and it was good. I think it was key lime. Key lime pie for breakfast. Try it, it's good. It's not the first time I've had key lime pie for breakfast.

I am having trouble getting into photobucket. I will post photos tomorrow.

 

[mormadsmom]

An error in my Trip Report here. The evening of Disney Dreams and 70's night took place on Thursday night not Wednesday night. This is what happens when you drag out your TR. At least in my case. It was all just one big blur of fun.

In my next post, I will TR Thursday, day at sea.

 

[ncseric]

Great report, so far. We were thinking about doing the three or four night cruise, but after looking at the incremental difference in prices, I think we're going to aim for the 7 night cruise instead. Sounds like there's lots of things for the kids to do, although I'm still undecided about them spending their time at the club. Probably just a little copter-parenting, but all the reports are certainly encouraging.

 

[mormadsmom]

Okay, sorry about the timeline mixup, but Weds.night, we must have just went back to the room and went to bed. Thursday, our at sea day, was our scheduled Character Breakfast, which we MISSED. I was first up, and just could not get anyone else to wake. I thought to let everyone sleep just a little longer and while they were sleeping, I would try to do just a little laundry. That was a bit of a nightmare. Like I said earlier, I never planned to do any laundry, but I did not pack enough casual clothes, (I don't know what I was thinking, but this WAS my first cruise and I wanted to dress up) The laundry room on deck 5 was busy AND the change machine was not working. So had to go to deck 6 to another laundry room where the change machine was working and there was a washer open. I put one load in it and ran back to deck 5 where another washer was open there. I put a load in it too. So. I had two loads going on two different decks. Good place to chat with others though. Someone I met at the pirate deck party was there. She was nice enough to bring coffee for us that was staring at machines. It was a rainy morning, so I think most people were probably sleeping in or doing laundry. When I was finally done, I realized our 8:30 Character breakfast was starting and the family was still asleep. We did get a late breakfast.

We went to shutters to see what's new and watch some of the art auction again. I think some people were bidding on some very nice pieces. Earlier, I had bought a miniature glass model of the Disney Magic for a Christmas ornament. The lady at the cash register said that Captain Thord would be there for signing at 1:00 Thursday. So, we waited in line for the Captain to sign my ornament. I found out his home base is in Plantation which is right in our neighborhood, not 10 minutes east of here.

Here is photos I promised to post earlier.

 

[mormadsmom]

I've already posted about our thursday at sea evening. It was very nice, but knowing our last real day was coming up. We were so looking forward to Castaway Cay, but knowing it was our last day was a bummer. We also have our Palo dinner scheduled for that night also. I will post that in my TR very soon, but for now here are a few shots from the week so far. They are not in any order.

 

[mormadsmom]

Here are some more! Wow, I did take alot of photos! And I just took our waterproof disposable one from CC to Walgreens finally, so I have more from that.

 

[mormadsmom]

Great report, so far. We were thinking about doing the three or four night cruise, but after looking at the incremental difference in prices, I think we're going to aim for the 7 night cruise instead. Sounds like there's lots of things for the kids to do, although I'm still undecided about them spending their time at the club. Probably just a little copter-parenting, but all the reports are certainly encouraging.

There were alot of things for the kids to do. I know I had went into this not sure about leaving my youngest in the clubs too often. As it turned out, I did not leave her often just bc she has not yet learned to be away from mommy that long. I know it will change once she starts kindergarten, but I still had some me time, mommy and daddy time, and family time. It works great on a (Disney Cruise, which is WHY I chose this) If Maddie wanted to stay longer in the clubs, I would let her since I was comfortable with the Cast members in there. I liked the structure play and activities and there was still free time too.

 

[Floridagram]

Do you know what the yellow building was in St. Thomas? I took a picture of it too but had no idea what it was.

You little one is like my little DGD. She doesn't smile much for pictures. At least she took one with Belle that you can see her face. We have 2 of Olivia with her back to the camera. Belle tried hard to get us a pic but it was not to be but we bought the ones they took because they were so funny.

 

[sherrie]

Thank you, beautiful pics. Enjoying it very much

 

[Jules123]

Loving your trip report!

 

[scoutsmom99]

Great report. Thanks for taking the time to write it up!

 

[Deweysgirl]

Mormadsmom - Thanks a million for such a wonderful TR! My family has an Eastern coming up 9/29 and it was so nice to get your detailed info and such lovely pictures of your beautiful family. The way you describe your girls is EXACTLY how mine are as well! I totally related to your family and it makes me so much more excited for this trip! Again, thank you!