November 15, 2008 7 night Western 11/15/08 11-15-08

[izma]

DISNEY MAGIC 2008

is my vote. Perhaps with our names on them, in case they get lost.

 

[dmja716]

DISNEY MAGIC 2008

 

[dmja716]

We can also do blank. I just checked on the EBAY store site.

 

[Disneyday]

DISNEY MAGIC 2008 is ok with me, I think it would be easier if I ordered my own though. Now we have to decide what font to have it in.Do you think they have Disney?

DH is sooo relieved we are not going down the lime green t-shirt line (grumpy)

I have just been to my local Asda supermarket which is owned by Walmart. They have started selling a 'Disney by George' range of clothes which are really cute. I don't know about the US, but the nautical style is really big here this year and I got some sailor Minnie t-shirts and tops for DD9. They even have an adult range too. Have you got these in your Walmart? they are worth a look.

 

[coastiewifern]

Yeah I love the idea of the bright colored bracelets. Just let me know how we are going to order them. If anyone is keeping track for a group order I have 2 adults and 2 kids needing bracelets. I like the Mickey head design. We are such a clever group.
Christie

 

[MommyTo5]

DISNEY MAGIC 2008

This works for me!

 

[izma]

We ARE clever!!!

I wish some of the boards I have served on were as agreeable as you guys!!

Swift decision, no ego involvement, practical!

I just know we're going to get along famously.

 

[izma]

Mommytofive asked a while back what we all were planning for excursions.

Key West - I think we will do the trolley tour, or an electric car and just bum around. Nothing has really struck me yet and I'm still open to suggestions.

Cozumel - we are going to Chanakaab park for the day and doing the dolphin thing.

Grand Cayman - I am thinking about Captain Marvins or Nativeway for some serious snorkelling. I could do with some hard shopping too but I have a feeling that by then I will have spent my entire allowance...for the next six months!

Castaway Cay - I have no idea. I might like some serenity bay time and I am not sure what I'll do with my kids. I am still thinking on this one. Any of you who have been to Castaway Cay, feel free to give me some suggestions. My kids LOVE the water and the beach and are excellent swimmers.

 

[MommyTo5]

Mommytofive asked a while back what we all were planning for excursions.

We'll I'm finally starting to plan... of course, this could all change! LOL

Key West:
I'm thinking that we will most likely do the Old Town Trolley Tour as a family and then bring the kids back onto the ship to hang out in the clubs while DH and I do some shopping and maybe stop for a couple drinks on our own.

Grand Cayman:
I'm thinking of booking one of the following:

Soto's Cruises
Stingray City & Reef Tour
2 hours (9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)

Adults: $34
Children 4-11 yrs: $25?
Children 3 yrs and younger: FREE

or

Native Way
Stingray Sandbar, Coral Gardens and Star Fish Snorkel
3 hours

Adults: $35 (* $30?)
Children under 12: $25 (* $20)
* I have a family of 8 so if 2+ of my DIS friends would like to book with us, we could all get a $5 per person group discount! Anyone interested???

I'm going to have to get in a bit of shopping here too... since we have to tender, we'll probably do this with the kids before heading back to the ship for a late lunch.

Cozumel:
I thinking we'll get off the ship with the kids and shop (are you seeing a trend here? LOL), then we'll get back on the ship for lunch, drop the kids off in the clubs, and we'll head to Carlos 'n Charlie's for a frozen margarita. This is a fun place! Anyone want to meet us???

Castaway Cay:
Hmmm... haven't thought too much about it yet! DH and I want to parasail (tandem)... I'm thinking Banana Boat ride for DH and kids... and I really want to check out Serenity Bay! The kids love to swim so we'll have to work in time for that too at the family beach. A family bike ride also sounds fun. Oh, and I want to rent one of those water trikes too!!! I don't think we'll have time to do it all though.

 

[bambilin]

I love the simple design. I will email the ebay seller, make sure they can do it and let them know they should expect multiple orders.

I will order mine soon, 8 for our group plus another two for when Dillon loses his so we do not have a meltdown!

Before I order I will post so that if anyone wants me to order theirs as well to cut down on shipping I will. If not no problem at all for us each to order indivdually.

For us our shore excursions will be:

Key West Just a taxi to the beach, the kids are too young for much of anything else. Glass bottom boats are probably the only other thing but they are the only boats I have ever gotten sick on so...

Cozumel Also doing the Dolphins and Park, as I mentioned booked on our own.

Grand Cayman Will taxi it over to Boatswain's Beach Adventure. Big difference in $$$ from the ship's price. Dillon will LOVE the turtle farm and by then I am sure Trevor will too.

I usually book with the ship I am sailing on when I am at an island for the first time and then become more adventurous when back for the next visit!!

 

[bambilin]

OK I fin ally remembered, here is the info:


CUSTOM Silicone BANDS Rubber WRISTBANDS BRACELETS
Buy 1 or Buy 576 any amount YOU choose $1.00 per band Item number: 190201292623

I emailed them, will let you know!

 

[MommyTo5]

DISNEY MAGIC 2008 is ok with me, I think it would be easier if I ordered my own though. Now we have to decide what font to have it in.Do you think they have Disney?

Wouldn't that be great?

DH is sooo relieved we are not going down the lime green t-shirt line (grumpy)

My DH is too!

I have just been to my local Asda supermarket which is owned by Walmart. They have started selling a 'Disney by George' range of clothes which are really cute. I don't know about the US, but the nautical style is really big here this year and I got some sailor Minnie t-shirts and tops for DD9. They even have an adult range too. Have you got these in your Walmart? they are worth a look.

How cool!!! I will be sure to check our Wal-Mart. I've already purchased a bunch of nautical theme clothing for DD-10 and DD-2... Gymboree had a really cute Bon Voyage line last year. Haven't bought a thing for the boys yet though... guess I should get started on that.

 

[dmja716]

Hello everyone.

Here is our excursion info:

Key West
The Aquarium probably, and the Old Town Trolley Tour.

Grand Cayman
Nativeway - Rays,Reef and RumPoint Beach Tour.

Cozumel
Chankaanaab park and DH only is doing the royal dolphin swim.

Castaway Cay
Hang on the beach, eat, drink and see all the sights to be seen.

Sounds like alot of us will be at Chankaanaab

Have a good weekend.
Im really excited about the bracelets. Thank you Lin for organizing this. Im sure I should order extras too in case of an emergency

 

[Disneyday]

We will easily recognise each other now! Just look for somebody scrutinizing everones wrist as they embark. LOL

Has everyone booked their excursions already? I must get organised.
Here is what I think we are doing.

Key West
Looking for the place that sells frozen key lime pie on a stick!

Grand Cayman
Stingray City

Cozumel
Excaret - booking this one through Disney as they will hold the ship for you if your bus is back late

CC
DH & DD16 are parasailing.This is not for me, I can't even go on 'Soarin' at Epcot.
We are all doing the banana boat.

Sue

 

[mommycarlo]

hey we are from long island NY and are sailing on the western carib. 11/15 dw 38 dh 37 dd 13 dd 10 this is our 2nd cruise and we are addicted we did the 4 night last nov to the eastern carib and LOVED it so much..we booked this one on the boat!

My hubby surprised me and we are doing a vow renewal on the boat 11/20
cant wait

anyone else ..form L.I. going? would love to make new friends and would like to know about the braceletts..sounds cool!

 

[dmja716]

Welcome Mommycarlo.

Glad you are joining us

 

[Disneyday]

Mommycarlo and family

Your DH must be so romantic Please tell us more about your vow renewal

 

[mommycarlo]

goldengirrafe.com is the place you should be looking for in Key West

 

[izma]

We made it thorough that awful EXTRA leap day!!!!

I hardly noticed...I was sooooo busy planning

 

[LauraLap]

Morning everyone! Sounds like everyong is busy planning planning. I'll have to order the bracelet's directly.....just let me know when you've placed the orders and then I'll be sure to ask for the same ones!

As for excursions, well DH and I did Cozumel and Grand Cayman last year (October 2007), so not sure what we'll do there now that we have the kids with us. We went scuba diving and it was wonderful!

Key West - I think we'll do the trolley tour or maybe the aquarium.

Grand Cayman - Angie, I would definitely consider doing the Soto's cruises thing with you guys. I think 2 hours is about right for my two little ones. Do you think it would be too scary for them?

CC - We would LOVE to do some snorkeling or scuba diving (do they have that?) on our own and keep the kids in the club, but we'll have to see. Can I just decide on CC excursions when we get there?

Cozumel - The plan is to stay on the boat. I'm not so much into the Dolphins thing and that seems to be our only option.