November 11, 2006 - MAGIC - Special Western "Double Dip" Cruise 11/11/06

[faireygod mother]

Woody...I agree. I think I will be a little more creative with the names and Cabin numbers. I have a a DGD and a DN going and I would hate to have DCL experience a missing person on the ship. We can leave that drama to Carnival.

 

[clynne]

Amore!



Amore!

Woody

So funny, Woody!! It was the Peter Pan ride after all...we tried to keep it G rated! And, about DS17 and Miss V...they would make a cute couple...in like 10 years (when he grows up and is as mature as she is!).

And, I completely AGREE about the children's names/ages/room numbers NOT being accessible to the public. Dee...though I appreciate the idea of keeping everyone connected on a certain level, my stomach immediately knotted when I read that and I was trying to bow out without seeming too secretive. I'd be happy with first names and cabin numbers shared only with others who are actively sharing, too. I'm still debating what to put on the DIS buttons Shelly's making! (Hoping it's not too late to put in a request...)

Wendy...Thank you for coordinating with David and Ivan for everyone!! We really appreciate it!

Devin...We ate at Blue Bayou a few years ago and, though the ambience was fun, it was really dark AND no one at our table enjoyed their meal there (and, as Jackie, Peggy and Woody can attest, that's saying something for my DH and, particularly, our eldest DS...that boy can and will eat just about anything! It may be his last) I know many people love it...we just never need to do it again, you know?

Eric, Julie and Hailey...WELCOME ABOARD!!!!


Carolyn

 

[TiggersPal]

I am hoping everyone can make it on chat tonight - it's so much fun - please try and at least pop in...

I'm not sure how this navigator/door sign/bracelet handing out idea is going to work - but since we have no kids in our room - we could keep them there and people could try and find US - if they want. Just a suggestion. Is that ok with you Miss Jackie? I doubt any "crazy" person will stalk us... at least not anyone "crazier" than I...

Woody - can you make it on chat? Can you PM Jackie your sign-in name so she can add you to the "list"... Maybe DW can look over your shoulder and we can to her?

 

[Vanvmom]

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We had already picked the roses. They are really close to what we had at our wedding except ours were fire and ice.

We had fire and ice roses at our wedding too!

 

[Vanvmom]

United changed our flight. Major change!
What we booked:
Depart Sac. 11:30pm on Nov. 9 - Arrive in Orlando (via Chicago) at 10:45am on Nov 10th.
What we now have:
Depart Sac. 8:30pm on Nov. 9 -Arrive in Orlando (via LAX) at 5:15am on Nov 10th.

Now I sort of like the idea of leaving Sac earlier in the evening, but that arrival in Orlando at 5:15 in the morning will be a little tough (especially since with the time change, it will seem more like 2:15am). We'd planned on picking up our rental car at 11 and heading out to KSC for the day. Although the idea of getting to KSC earlier, not sure what would be the best thing to do when we arrive in Orlando. Our room at the Residence Inn by the port will not be ready until sometime in the afternoon. Any suggestions?

 

[Spotdude]

It was my favorite flower before we had it at our wedding. I used to get them fro my DW when we were dating. I didn't even know they were her favorite until we planned our wedding

 

[Spotdude]

United changed our flight. Major change!
What we booked:
Depart Sac. 11:30pm on Nov. 9 - Arrive in Orlando (via Chicago) at 10:45am on Nov 10th.
What we now have:
Depart Sac. 8:30pm on Nov. 9 -Arrive in Orlando (via LAX) at 5:15am on Nov 10th.

Now I sort of like the idea of leaving Sac earlier in the evening, but that arrival in Orlando at 5:15 in the morning will be a little tough (especially since with the time change, it will seem more like 2:15am). We'd planned on picking up our rental car at 11 and heading out to KSC for the day. Although the idea of getting to KSC earlier, not sure what would be the best thing to do when we arrive in Orlando. Our room at the Residence Inn by the port will not be ready until sometime in the afternoon. Any suggestions?

Have you been to KSC before?

On our honeymoon we were there just before a hurricane. Most everything was closed we did the tour in about an hour and a half. We went back four years ago and we did the whole tour and the trip out to the launch pads and the satern 5 rocket. That tour took ALL day, but I am an aviation nut. I love any thing that fly’s.

 

[Vanvmom]

We've never been to FL before, so this will of course be our first trip to the space center. The day we were planning on going is Veteran's day, and we expect the place to get pretty crowded since they are offering half price to veterans (and their family members who visit with them) that day. My dad was in the military - in fact I was born in a military hospital - but no discount for us, since he's deceased. We used to go to every air show that came close to town, and my dad went to see the first space shuttle landing a couple of days before he died. I really want my boys to be able to see some of this stuff up close. I'm a teacher and understand the whole "don't pull your kids out of school for vacations" concept, but it is that hands on, up close and personal experiences that kids remember for a lifetime.

 

[TiggersPal]

Have you been to KSC before?

On our honeymoon we were there just before a hurricane. Most everything was closed we did the tour in about an hour and a half. We went back four years ago and we did the whole tour and the trip out to the launch pads and the satern 5 rocket. That tour took ALL day, but I am an aviation nut. I love any thing that fly’s.

Even bugs? Sorry, just had to! HEY 3 MONTHS 3 WEEKS 3 DAYS!!!!!

 

[woody73]

. . . And, about DS17 and Miss V...they would make a cute couple...in like 10 years (when he grows up and is as mature as she is!). . .

Too funny!

Woody

 

[shelwoj]

I can't find the post who questioned if it was too late to order the buttons but it isn't! I won't make them until the end of October and they don't have to have your name at all. Just ask Woody73, his wife just wants Woody73's DW on hers.

 

[TiggersPal]

I can't find the post who questioned if it was too late to order the buttons but it isn't! I won't make them until the end of October and they don't have to have your name at all. Just ask Woody73, his wife just wants Woody73's DW on hers.

Too cute! Thanks Miss Shelwoj! This is going to be a lovely cruise isn't it?

 

[Spotdude]

We've never been to FL before, so this will of course be our first trip to the space center. The day we were planning on going is Veteran's day, and we expect the place to get pretty crowded since they are offering half price to veterans (and their family members who visit with them) that day. My dad was in the military - in fact I was born in a military hospital - but no discount for us, since he's deceased. We used to go to every air show that came close to town, and my dad went to see the first space shuttle landing a couple of days before he died. I really want my boys to be able to see some of this stuff up close. I'm a teacher and understand the whole "don't pull your kids out of school for vacations" concept, but it is that hands on, up close and personal experiences that kids remember for a lifetime.

When we went my oldest was 6 and I my niece came with us and she was I think 4 , and I couldn't believe how interested they were in all the rockets. Every section of the satern 5 we had to stop and read all about and I had to explain in detail about what that stage did. All the boys went to http://www.andrettithrillpark.com/ and I was a little bummed that I had to go to KSC with a bunch of GIRLS what the heck would they do while I was reading every sign and looking at every display? I thought about half way through I was going to be on my own and the money that I spent on there admission was going to go to a waist. I was really wrong. Last year when they launched the shuttle they were watching some part of the mission in the class room and al the questions that were asked my DD answered. And my Niece had the same experience in her class.

 

[TiggersPal]

When we went my oldest was 6 and I my niece came with us and she was I think 4 , and I couldn't believe how interested they were in all the rockets. Every section of the satern 5 we had to stop and read all about and I had to explain in detail about what that stage did. All the boys went to http://www.andrettithrillpark.com/ and I was a little bummed that I had to go to KSC with a bunch of GIRLS what the heck would they do while I was reading every sign and looking at every display? I thought about half way through I was going to be on my own and the money that I spent on there admission was going to go to a waist. I was really wrong. Last year when they launched the shuttle they were watching some part of the mission in the class room and al the questions that were asked my DD answered. And my Niece had the same experience in her class.

Ahhh, girls after my own heart!!!! Another lesson in "Don't judge a book by its cover, eh"! Girls RULE! (ok, I just had to say that...)

 

[ibouncetoo]

I'm not sure how this navigator/door sign/bracelet handing out idea is going to work - but since we have no kids in our room - we could keep them there and people could try and find US - if they want. Just a suggestion. Is that ok with you Miss Jackie?

You betcha! The Double-dippers can use us for a 'fall-back' plan on getting their items/making contact. Rooms have their own voice mail, so it's easy to leave messages. The trickey part will be catching us in the room! Anybody know if you can retreive your cabin messages from another location??? Also if anybody who is considering the Thursday lunch, but doesn't want to have their name or room number on the DIS Navigator can just let me know their room number and I'll make sure they get the reminder note. Those details will be worked out later when I ask for a list.

 

[Yonkrs_Girl]

Hello Everyone!

I have been reading the boards here and there but have decided to finally post a message

My family and I (DH, 6 yr old DS & 3 yr old DD) will be taking the 11/11/06 cruise as well and it is our FIRST Disney Cruise! We are all very excited - especially since we started our countdown at 565 days!!! We booked VERY early with the close friends we are cruising with (& co Disney Fanatics ) - HA HA!

We cannot wait for the cruise and looking forward to meeting new freinds!

I know there are a ton of pages to go through, so I was wondering if you have more info on the bracelets and buttons. I can look back but thought I might save some hours by checking again

Thanks so much!!

 

[Wojo]

Welcome to Yonkrs Girl and family!

This is our first Disney cruise as well...and we're GEEKED! We're also travelling with good friends.

My DW is Shelwoj, and she's the one making the buttons. I suspect that she'll be posting a helpful reply for ya.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Welcome Yonkrs_Girl! We LOVE it when we find more people coming on this MAGICal cruise


Don't worry, the braceletts and buttons haven't been organized yet....so you haven't missed out. I'll be handling the silacon bracelett ordering (if I could only decide how to spell it!!)...probably in September. We will vote on what it should say...something like MAGICal Double-Dip or Twice the Magic Double-dip 11/11/06 or something They'll be lime green(ish) with glow in the dark lettering. shelwoj will be doing the buttons and I believe is already accepting PM's with the name(s) you'd want. We are also planning a DIS lunch on Thursday at Lumineres to celebrate birthdays/anniversaries/weddings/life/whatever that all the DISers are having on this cruise (all are welcome). Once we're ready to start organizing we will have GrayFal edit the first post on page one to direct people to the appropriate spot to order/participate etc.

 

[faireygod mother]

Welcome Yongers girls and family. Yo have joined a great bunch. We also meet every Tuesday for a chat if you would like to join us.

 

[woody73]

. . . Rooms have their own voice mail, so it's easy to leave messages. The trickey part will be catching us in the room! Anybody know if you can retreive your cabin messages from another location???

I believe you can, but I did not take the time to set it up a PIN. Checking voice mail would remind me too much of work.

Distribution at the port, and at the DISmeet onboard on Saturday at 3:00, should be sufficient. There will be very few, if any, stragglers.

Woody