No way Jose! We are going to Disneyland! 3/13 - Movin' on Up!

[brookelizabeth]

I bet you are about ready to jump out of your skin!!! I can feel your excitiment....heck I am excited about it. I can't wait to hear about it.

My Dis group isn't too active yet...but we do have several months yet....

I'm going crazy! I cannot believe it's almost here. Our DIS group got more active once we moved to Facebook. Now we all chat ALL day long. It's awesome.

 

[jenseib]

I'm going crazy! I cannot believe it's almost here. Our DIS group got more active once we moved to Facebook. Now we all chat ALL day long. It's awesome.

I think once we get closer to cruise time, I might suggest a facebook group too. Many of our cruisers are there for the podcast though too.

 

[tinacaplan]

OK...maybe if I work backwards, I get somehow get caught up? for your cruise being only a week away. I'd be jumping out of my skin, too. And I can't wait to hear all about it. Those ships look amazing. When I was looking at EANDESMOM's cruise report, she had a couple pics of the DCL ship in port with some other cruise ships and it really highlighted just how unique and special the DCL boats are. The cruises just sound so relaxing. I sorta wish we had done one of the cruises to nowhere this summer, just to check it out and see if we like it. We're a tad apprehensive, because both my husband and I have had motion sickeness issues on boats in the past. Much, much smaller ones, though. But...we're going to Disneyworld instead! Can't complain!

 

[glennbo123]

Wow, I can't believe you're at a week now until the cruise! It's going to be awesome. Free (okay, included-in-the-price) food, entertainment, buffets, characters, restaurants, excursions, drinks and desserts, and food! I'm jealous.

 

[Caretames1]

Exciting, moren so since waiting so long of a time to go!

I saw everyone posting on FB about the ship on the live cams in the NY harbor, but I just missed it. I watched the horns on youtube recently, and it just seemed so neat to see.

 

[tiggrbaby]

You will LOVE the cruise! You can do as much or as little as you please, and the Disney ships are so beautiful!

 

[Self_resqing_princz]

Although it was not on a Disney Cruise, my husband and I went on our honeymoon... almost 4 years ago now (boy does time fly)... to Nassau. We went to the straw market- very cool- we also did the Pirate museum... kind of interesting.. they have ship which you can see what they did on the boat, etc. But it is NOT like Pirates of the Carribean, so don't expect that... they will actually tell you about raping and pillaging and kidnapping people to get a ransom... but that's a very short part of it. There's also a hallway of the different pirate flags, including the Jolly Roger... I didn't realize there were different kinds. My must do was the Straw market... I got a coach knock off purse... and we also went over to the huge hotel.. it was very cool, we saw the world's largest manta ray living in captivity- it didn't cost anything except the taxi to get over there... They've got a large fish tank with a walkway under it, so you can see all the fish and things. Very cool. Enjoy the trip!

 

[merbobear]

Ahh cruising from NYC, possibly the only time that living up North is convenient to a Disney vacation! lol
Hope you have a wonderful time!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hi, Brook! I have LOTS of Disneyland posts to catch up on, but I figured I would go ahead and comment on your latest update. Yeay for one week until you are cruising! It will be lots of fun, and I LOVE the bumper sticker on the Magic!

 

[Native NYer]

I love the bumper sticker!
You're going to have such a fabulous time on your cruise.

 

[basketkat]

I am so excited for your cruise and its not even me going!!! I can't wait to hear all about your adventures on the high seas!

 

[micandminforever]

I am finally caught up and am loving the report. It has made me want to go to Disneyland and compare the rides to WDW.

Have a cruise filled with pixiedust.

 

[eandesmom]

ONE Week!!!!!!!!!!

So SO So exciting

Love the bumper sticker

 

[annmarieda]

I love the bug life area. Such a neat place for younger kids. In some ways, WDW doesn't offer as many "young kid" rides. Sure, there is Dumbo and all fantasyland... but even in DL (I assume they are still there) there is the Storybook Boat ride and the little train ride (Casey Jr?)

How very cool that in a week you will be enjoying a bit of magic.

 

[MEK]

Almost forgot about your cruise! One week (oops - 6 days) - you must be so excited! How great to cruise out of your own backyard! Enjoy!!!!! Can't wait to read all about it!

 

[RGirl]

Wow! I am so glad that I found this report!!! My DD and I arrived at DLR for her first-ever trip to DLR (which was also a SURPRISE 5th birthday trip) the day after you left! It is really fun reading about your experiences compared to ours since we were there at almost the exact same time. (I did add a TR about our birthday trip in my WDW TR linked in my siggy if you want to take a look.) I think it must have gotten a lot cooler after you left though, because we couldn't even begin to think about going swimming.

I am jealous you got to see the Aladdin show - my DD is going through an all-rides/all-characters stage these days. So it is hard to convince her to see any of the shows.

And how exciting that you are so close to your cruise too!

 

[MeMom]

I apologize for not being around here. I had time tonight to scroll through and see so many incredible pictures. I wish you a wonderful, magical trip ahead, and I look forward to seeing more wonderful pictures from this one. Henry is a cutie, as always, and it is fun being able to watch him grow up on the DIS.

I don't know that I will ever get out to Disneyland, but I think it will happen for Jill. John goes out there on business occasionally, so eventually the time will be right for her to pack up the girls and make one of the trips with him.

 

[jenb1023]

Great updates and woo-hoo the cruise is almost here!!!! You will have a great time!

 

[Lovemy3babes]

Ok Brook, you should be down to 2 days now! I bet you, Joe and Henry are just bursting with smiles and happiness. I wish you nothing but the best cruise ever!

 

[brookelizabeth]

I think once we get closer to cruise time, I might suggest a facebook group too. Many of our cruisers are there for the podcast though too.

Ah, that's right! I forgot you were on the Podcast cruise. That should be fun though, lots of Disney freaks!

OK...maybe if I work backwards, I get somehow get caught up? for your cruise being only a week away. I'd be jumping out of my skin, too. And I can't wait to hear all about it. Those ships look amazing. When I was looking at EANDESMOM's cruise report, she had a couple pics of the DCL ship in port with some other cruise ships and it really highlighted just how unique and special the DCL boats are. The cruises just sound so relaxing. I sorta wish we had done one of the cruises to nowhere this summer, just to check it out and see if we like it. We're a tad apprehensive, because both my husband and I have had motion sickeness issues on boats in the past. Much, much smaller ones, though. But...we're going to Disneyworld instead! Can't complain!

that is how I feel sometimes! I was all caught up on the DIS, but have slowly fallen behind again. Frantically trying to get a bit closer again before we leave!

I will let you know how I do with motion sickness, I ALWAYS get it on smaller boats too. I haven't ever on the Staten Island Ferry, so hopefully it's similar to that, but I am a bit worried. I have Bonine, and will likely start taking it tomorrow to get it in my system. The first NYC-Bahamas cruise left last Friday and they had VERY rough waters down due to the tropical storms. Thankfully nothing is brewing for us!

Wow, I can't believe you're at a week now until the cruise! It's going to be awesome. Free (okay, included-in-the-price) food, entertainment, buffets, characters, restaurants, excursions, drinks and desserts, and food! I'm jealous.

Henry is very excited about the buffets. I'm excited about someone else cooking and room service!!!!

And seeing Castaway Cay.

And our day at Walt Disney World.

And meeting all my cruise buddies.

And....well...everything!

Exciting, moren so since waiting so long of a time to go!

I saw everyone posting on FB about the ship on the live cams in the NY harbor, but I just missed it. I watched the horns on youtube recently, and it just seemed so neat to see.

It's been over a year of waiting! It's hard to believe it's almost here!

It has been very, very neat to see the Disney ships in NYC. I have LOVED hearing the horns on both the Fantasy and the Magic in person. But I think I'm gonna love it even more when I'm ON it!

You will LOVE the cruise! You can do as much or as little as you please, and the Disney ships are so beautiful!

Exactly! I think that is just why it's going to be a perfect combo for us. Joe likes to do nothing, I like to be busy--and we can do that!

Although it was not on a Disney Cruise, my husband and I went on our honeymoon... almost 4 years ago now (boy does time fly)... to Nassau. We went to the straw market- very cool- we also did the Pirate museum... kind of interesting.. they have ship which you can see what they did on the boat, etc. But it is NOT like Pirates of the Carribean, so don't expect that... they will actually tell you about raping and pillaging and kidnapping people to get a ransom... but that's a very short part of it. There's also a hallway of the different pirate flags, including the Jolly Roger... I didn't realize there were different kinds. My must do was the Straw market... I got a coach knock off purse... and we also went over to the huge hotel.. it was very cool, we saw the world's largest manta ray living in captivity- it didn't cost anything except the taxi to get over there... They've got a large fish tank with a walkway under it, so you can see all the fish and things. Very cool. Enjoy the trip!

Thank you for your info on the Pirate museum! It sounds like something we'd enjoy. Henry would like seeing the boat and flags for sure. We'll see if we get to it. I hear very mixed reviews about the straw market, but I want to check it out. I'm guessing it's similar to Chinatown here in NYC where they are all begging you to buy knock off everything.

They started charging now for the aquarium at Atlantis. I was bummed because that is definitely something we would do, but it's just not worth the entrance fee at this point. When Henry is older and can do water slides (and enjoys them), we'll fork over the money for Atlantis and check out the aquarium at that time too, it looks really neat!

Ahh cruising from NYC, possibly the only time that living up North is convenient to a Disney vacation! lol
Hope you have a wonderful time!

so true! Thank you!!!

Hi, Brook! I have LOTS of Disneyland posts to catch up on, but I figured I would go ahead and comment on your latest update. Yeay for one week until you are cruising! It will be lots of fun, and I LOVE the bumper sticker on the Magic!

Thanks Jackie!!

I love the bumper sticker!
You're going to have such a fabulous time on your cruise.

Isn't that the best? I love that they added it! I hope it stays on the ship.

I am so excited for your cruise and its not even me going!!! I can't wait to hear all about your adventures on the high seas!

I'll be posting live for sure! I can't wait to share it all!

I am finally caught up and am loving the report. It has made me want to go to Disneyland and compare the rides to WDW.

Have a cruise filled with pixiedust.

We really had a WONDERFUL time at Disneyland and look forward to returning. I don't think it will happen this year, but maybe next. It's so different, yet the same. Just as magical!

ONE Week!!!!!!!!!!

So SO So exciting

Love the bumper sticker

And now just TWO DAYS!

I love the bug life area. Such a neat place for younger kids. In some ways, WDW doesn't offer as many "young kid" rides. Sure, there is Dumbo and all fantasyland... but even in DL (I assume they are still there) there is the Storybook Boat ride and the little train ride (Casey Jr?)

How very cool that in a week you will be enjoying a bit of magic.

Exactly - Disneyland has Fantasyland like WDW, but also has a few extras for the littles. It was nice, and such a cute area too! I wish they would build permanent playgrounds at Epcot for the kids-they could do something really cool and futuristic looking in Future World.