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

[PattieP]

Hello all, I just found this board today (hmm makes me feel not-so-net-savvy). Anyway, I am glad to have found it. Very, very excited about the cruise. We are (or at least I am) veterans of DL-CA (since my dad lives in the area). We took the boys earlier this summer. We're cruising with: Bill, my husband (44), Me (40), Bo (7 as of 10/25), Ian (3.75 - almost 4) and Bill's slightly older sister, Val and her BF, Todd, who the boys nicknamed "T". They live in Phoenix, while we live in western Illinois (flying from St Louis). Once I figure out how to post pictures, I'll upload a few of everybody.

This is Bill & my third cruise; first time with Disney & first time with kids, second time to Western Caribbean. We have the late dinner seating. Ideal situation will be to have kids eat early and drop them in kids club during dinner. Ian has a hard time sitting still. We also have Palo dinner reservations on Tuesday - early - 6:30 pm. I am still confused about the restaurant rotation schedule.

I hurriedly browsed through the earlier posts. What is this about a 5K? Is that on the ship? I'm more of a tennis player, than a runner. Bill and I thought about bringing our running shoes, just in case, to stave off some of the calories we intend to consume. ha ha

I am looking forward to some insights as well as possibly meeting some other people.

 

[coastiewifern]

Just wondering if Disney got back to us on a meeting place for us? If not is there a preferred place to be during the send off party? Somewhere we could kind of gather either before or after?

 

[bambilin]

Just wondering if Disney got back to us on a meeting place for us? If not is there a preferred place to be during the send off party? Somewhere we could kind of gather either before or after?

Hi there, still no word from Treva on our official meet, but I am pretty sure we had agreed to all meet at the sail-a-way party first, am I right? I know someone had made a good suggestio0n of where to meet but that was sooo far back in the posts. My memory what was left of it abandoned me with the birth of Trevor!

I will call Treva again tomorrow.

Welcome to the new folks!

 

[bambilin]

Hi Guys, I am getting a little concerned because I have left two more messages for Treva and she has yet to get back to me about our meet and greet. This was sooo easy to arrange on RCCL and NCL, I did not realize it would be such a hard thing on DCL. I am going to keep on it though and will get back to you asap.

I finally completed our registration on line last night. I swear I am going to try to pack at least the toletries tonight. Wish me luck!!!

 

[dmja716]

Are we still doing Deck 10 DIS meet before the Sail Away Party??

If that is not good for everyone, we can try planning another one?

Myself and DS are all packed, Im just waiting for DH to put his stuff in the suitcase

I hope the weather is gorgeous and the seas are smooth.

 

[bambilin]

Deck 10 for the sail-a-way, sounds great. Do you remember where exactly we said we would try to meet? I have been trying to find the post.

I just called Treva from DCL and left her another message, I am getting very concerned that she was unable to to make any arrangements for our meet as she said she would and maybe that is why she is not calling me back.

Hoping to hear from her soon!

I envy all of you packed people. We have not even started, and have a wedidng this weekend so.................wish me luck!

 

[bambilin]

OK Treva called me back to say she sent another inquiry to the ship about setting up the meet and they told her they will "look at the request again and get back to her" Doesn't sound promising to me but.....will let you know as soon as I hear back!

 

[coastiewifern]

Deck 10 for the sail-a-way, sounds great. Do you remember where exactly we said we would try to meet? I have been trying to find the post.

I just called Treva from DCL and left her another message, I am getting very concerned that she was unable to to make any arrangements for our meet as she said she would and maybe that is why she is not calling me back.

Hoping to hear from her soon!

I envy all of you packed people. We have not even started, and have a wedidng this weekend so.................wish me luck!

Don't feel badly. I only have 1/2 a garment bag packed. Busy weekend with soccer games basically leaves me Sunday and Thursday to pack!! I am a little stressed

 

[jeast]

I probably won't have a whole lot of time to spend at dismeets as we are having a family reunion cruise and I'll be spending most of my time with my immediate and extended family (who I never get to see).

However, If you see a crazy blonde waving furiously at all of you dissers with green bracelets, give me a cheerful wave back to make me feel a part of it!

That being said, here is some info on our cruise that you all probably already know, but someone posted on the general forum looking for info, and I thought this might help a newbie to our thread.

Saturday 11/15 Port Canaveral — 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 11/16 Key West 11:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m.

Monday 11/17 At Sea Formal night — —

Tuesday 11/18 Grand Cayman 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday 11/19 Cozumel pirate night 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 11/20 At Sea — —

Friday 11/21 Castaway Cay 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Saturday Port Canaveral 7:35 a.m. —


Saturday - Embarkation Day, Rotational Dinner, Welcome Aboard Show
Sunday - Key West, Rotational Dinner, Variety Show
Monday - At Sea, Rotational Dinner, Captain's Cocktail Reception, Formal Night, The Golden Mickeys
Tuesday - Grand Cayman, Master Chefs Menu, Twice Charmed
Wednesday - Cozumel, Pirate Night Dinner, Movie, Pirate Party
Thursday - At Sea, Remember the Magic Show (kids), Captain's Gala Menu, Disney Dreams, Dessert Buffet
Friday - Castaway Cay, 'Til We Meet Again Menu, Farewell Show


I make no guarantees that it is all correct, but I think so...

 

[MommyTo5]

Good Morning!

Is everyone packing today? I've been soooo busy that I'm way behind where I thought I would be. I hope to have most of it done by tomorrow night though as I don't think I'll have much time (if any) to finish this week. I'm currently sitting here debating what to cut out as everything that I'd like to bring is simply not going to fit in our suitcases.

When are you all leaving? We're scheduled to leave our house Friday afternoon at 4:15 p.m. just after the kids get out of school. I've arranged for a limo to pick us up to take us to (and from) the airport. Shhhh - it's a surprise! I think the kids will be very excited!

We'll arrive in Orlando at 10:15 p.m. and we're staying at the Hyatt. I hope I can get the kids to sleep early, so they'll be well-rested for the big day! We've arranged for a private van to pick us up at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning to take us to port.

I can't wait to meet all of my new DIS friends!

 

[tamihaught]

Good morning!

today is my DD's 12th b-day. We are staying in a hotel that has a waterpark with five of her friends and my BF. Just one more thing to do before the big vacation!! We fly out of Spokane at 6:25 on Friday morning. We are staying at the Radisson. We should get there around 9:00. Wish we could see the shuttle!!

I have stuff all over the upstairs family room. I am going to be doing the weeding out and packing it in tomorrow.

can't wait to meet everyone!!

 

[MommyTo5]

Good morning!

today is my DD's 12th b-day. We are staying in a hotel that has a waterpark with five of her friends and my BF. Just one more thing to do before the big vacation!! We fly out of Spokane at 6:25 on Friday morning. We are staying at the Radisson. We should get there around 9:00. Wish we could see the shuttle!!

I have stuff all over the upstairs family room. I am going to be doing the weeding out and packing it in tomorrow.

can't wait to meet everyone!!

Happy Birthday to your DD! Sounds like a fun party!!!

I have stuff everywhere too - and it's driving me crazy! It sure will be nice to finish and have some order around here again!

I'm taking a packing break to make a list of items still needed... I thought I had nearly everything, but I was wrong!

 

[splashmountainsu]

Good afternoon. DD and I just got back from the swap meet. I did not buy any clothes................but did purchase a very cute purse and a few new sunglasses!!! DD and Nana are going to be spending time together tomorrow and so DH and I are going to start getting things in order.
We are leaving the 13th from LAX and spending a day relaxing before heading out to watch the shuttle launch.
Can't wait to meet all of you. I feel like we have a special bond between us and we haven't even met!!! Hope to find some time before we leave to chat some more. If not, look for a cute red head little girl and you will find me!!! Safe traveling everyone. XOXOXOX

 

[Turk82]

I can't believe I have only JUST NOW found all you guys! I, too, will be traveling with you and have been SO excited for SO long about this! My parents and I leave on Wednesday and will spend 3 days at WDW before we sail on Saturday....you might recognize me on the ship because Iam usually accompanied by Jolene my beautiful yellow labrador, guide dog. I would love to meet you all!

 

[dmja716]

Hello.

I hope packing is going well for everyone.
One week from today we will be on the Magic. I am so excited.

I feel awful for the people on this week's cruise with the hurricane. I cant imagine all the planning and then to find out you have a whole new itenarary.

Here is hoping for beautiful weather and smooth seas

I cannot wait to meet everyone and I hope everyone has a safe trip down to Florida.

I will be looking for green bracelets and I hope we can all meet up at Sailaway.
Here are some recent pics.

 

[Waltworshiper]

Welcome to the board Turk82. Better late than never. Can't wait to meet you and your guide dog, I think they are amazing animals.

We were supposed to be on this weeks cruise, but my sister-in-law could not get off work, so we postponed to our cruise on the 15th. My friend is on the cruise now, though. She flew down Friday morning and I called later that afternoon to let her know of the itinerary change. She said they would just spend more time on the ship instead of trying to rearrange all her excursions.

We are leaving on Friday at 3:30 out of Philadelphia, and are staying at the Radisson the night before. We should make it just in time to see the shuttle launch!!!

 

[ALawley]

Greetings to all the new posters! It is wonderful to see how big this group has grown!

Yeah, we leave tomorrow morning at 6:00 am - we are packing like mad tonight, but have completed almost all of our bon voyage chores. I will look for the green bracelets on Deck 10...but so far my green barclets are still, 'put away somewhere safe for our trip'! We will be the party of 11 in the burnt orange shirts T's, that read World Tour 2008.

We also had shirts made for the MVMCP on the 14th - they have peppermint Mickey's on them - say hey if you see us! I cannot wait to meet you all!

See ya real soon!

 

[MommyTo5]

Eek! Some of our DISers are leaving already!

We should probably set up something definite for the Sail Away Party! I think we originally thought the starboard side of Deck 10 overlooking the action would be a great place for our DIS meet.

Is this okay with everyone?

 

[MommyTo5]

Greetings to all the new posters! It is wonderful to see how big this group has grown!

Yeah, we leave tomorrow morning at 6:00 am - we are packing like mad tonight, but have completed almost all of our bon voyage chores. I will look for the green bracelets on Deck 10...but so far my green barclets are still, 'put away somewhere safe for our trip'! We will be the party of 11 in the burnt orange shirts T's, that read World Tour 2008.

We also had shirts made for the MVMCP on the 14th - they have peppermint Mickey's on them - say hey if you see us! I cannot wait to meet you all!

See ya real soon!

Good luck with your packing, Audie! Safe travels!!! Can't wait to meet you!

 

[ALawley]

Eek! Some of our DISers are leaving already!

We should probably set up something definite for the Sail Away Party! I think we originally thought the starboard side of Deck 10 overlooking the action would be a great place for our DIS meet.

Is this okay with everyone?

We will look for everyone Starboard!