November 3, 2007 - Western on the Magic

[Suzy Mouse]

 

[love2travel]

Don't worry it will be Nov. '08 before we know it! We will miss you guys!

 

[SamIAm21]

Can you get an upgrade after you get your luggage tags?? Because at this point, I would love an upgrade, but I'd be afraid my luggage would get a little misdirected...

Someone told me that if you ask at the check in desk if there are any upgrades for a decent price, you might be able to pay just $100 or $200 more for the next category up. But, I'd wig out over my luggage getting to the right cabin at that point. My stickers say 2564, so that's where I'm going I guess!

The last time my DH and I sailed on RCL, we were in a Grande Suite and this time we are at the bottom of the boat! Boy we bounce around!!

 

[SweetSpot]

Usually once the documents are sent free upgrades don't happen. If you want an upgrade when you get to the port and have already checked your bags with a different room number on them your bags will be delivered to your new room. I've read people who said they got their bags at the normal time, some a little late and some who went to their old room number and found the bags outside the door. I wouldn't worry about the luggage. It will be on the ship and it will make it's way to you Go for the upgrade if you can get a good deal.

 

[Trishde]

Maybe we should do a dis boards meet at the blond giraffe, lol.
I still need clothes, ugh, I found an awesome dress on nordstrom.com but when I went to store they didn't have it, guess it wasn't meant. Going to check out jackson outlet to see if by chance any stores have shorts left on sales rack. I am sure the malls don't have any shorts left whatsoever.
At least I got the kids costumes & they are pretty much set with clothes.
I just made my HC appt for Monday & my nail maintenance is friday (chiropracter, too), probably just a polish change on toes since last time I had a pedicure right before getting to the parks, my feet were tender since they buffed away everything, lol.
We leave next wednesday YEAH!!!!!!
My dh is going to the breeders cup saturday with his dad so I will have plenty of time to pack.

 

[Suzy Mouse]

Don't worry it will be Nov. '08 before we know it! We will miss you guys!

Can't you bring ME as a trinket? I'll wear my ears!

 

[graygables]

Is anyone interested in the Pirate Soul scavenger hunt as a field trip? I need to get back to the lady there about it in the next few days. I was thinking either noon or 230 pm (Disney has it busy from 1pm-230). Let me know if you are interested and what time works best for you!

 

[graygables]

ALSO...I've put together an awesome set of scrapbook layouts! There are 22 pages (Title, Welcome Aboard, Key West, Sea, Just Beachy, Viva Mexico, Ocean Vistas, Castaway Cay, Pirate, Elegance at Sea, Quite a Character, and a 'Til We Meet Again pocket page) and will come in 12x12 page protectors. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in having a good start to your scrapbook done before you even get home, please let me know ASAP. I am bringing the kits/scrapbooking supplies onboard and will be happy to meet with you to show you how it's done or if you want, can make the pages up for you. I'll also be able to ship these home for you so you don't have to deal with trying to pack it in your luggage.

Please PM me for more details. I'll have photos of the layouts in a few days that I can send you.

 

[needAcruise]

Is anyone interested in the Pirate Soul scavenger hunt as a field trip? I need to get back to the lady there about it in the next few days. I was thinking either noon or 230 pm (Disney has it busy from 1pm-230). Let me know if you are interested and what time works best for you!

What is a Pirate Soul scavenger hunt and what day is this happening on?

 

[graygables]

What is a Pirate Soul scavenger hunt and what day is this happening on?

It's the Pirate Soul museum at Key West, so Sunday. They offer the same scavenger hunt that DCL has for their excursion as a "field trip" and it's quite a bit of savings. The lady I contacted said we'd talk figures when I got her some numbers, but the website advertises something like $7 per student. We can't go between 1-230 as that is when DCL does theirs and it takes up the museum's resources.

 

[Beauty luvs Beast]

okay, i just need some DIS moral support because DH's answers is "just pack". He doesn't understand that it is ME who is responsible for all of the extra "stuff" we ALL will need and USE!!

Up until now I figured i'd get stuff together, go over my check list and done. HA HA HA!

now i'm reading major checklists that say all of these things i didn't think of (like a compass) and now i'm questioning myself - "well, one more little thing won't take up that much room".

i need fellow DIS to talk me down. it's not like we've never been to WDW before and cruised last year. i'm just a little overwhelmed.

DH is wonderful, but the fact remains that he needs to pack for himself, i.e., his OWN toothbrush, his OWN toiletries, etc.

thanks for letting me vent. i'll be here waiting with my piles of stuff...

 

[love2travel]

okay, i just need some DIS moral support because DH's answers is "just pack". He doesn't understand that it is ME who is responsible for all of the extra "stuff" we ALL will need and USE!!

Up until now I figured i'd get stuff together, go over my check list and done. HA HA HA!

now i'm reading major checklists that say all of these things i didn't think of (like a compass) and now i'm questioning myself - "well, one more little thing won't take up that much room".

i need fellow DIS to talk me down. it's not like we've never been to WDW before and cruised last year. i'm just a little overwhelmed.

DH is wonderful, but the fact remains that he needs to pack for himself, i.e., his OWN toothbrush, his OWN toiletries, etc.

thanks for letting me vent. i'll be here waiting with my piles of stuff...

I completely understand what you are saying. I am overhelmed myself. DH packed his stuff last week, DD had her clothes together. Myself on the other hand just started getting stuff together last night and I kept saying to DH, I am overwhelmed with all this stuff. Don't worry about the piles, I have piles everywhere too along with 6 different suitcases and/or suitbags. This will be our 3rd Disney Cruise and I always get like this before we go then once you are there everything is GREAT!! Look forward to meeting you.

 

[Beauty luvs Beast]

I completely understand what you are saying. I am overhelmed myself. DH packed his stuff last week, DD had her clothes together. Myself on the other hand just started getting stuff together last night and I kept saying to DH, I am overwhelmed with all this stuff. Don't worry about the piles, I have piles everywhere too along with 6 different suitcases and/or suitbags. This will be our 3rd Disney Cruise and I always get like this before we go then once you are there everything is GREAT!! Look forward to meeting you.

thanks, love2travel!

you've made me feel soooo much better!! My DD has her list all neatly typed, but I'm the one worry about taking all the medications, blah, blah, blah.

While I'm not happy you're living in piles and surrounded by suitcases, I am glad I'm not alone How old is your DD?

Looking forward to meeting you, too, my DIS Friend

 

[SamIAm21]

I think you need to just "think" about what you are going to be doing excursion wise, etc., and decide what you might need. I can't even begin to think of why you might need a compass, unless you just like charting a course while you are out at sea.

I like those packing lists, but I also cross off a lot of things I know for sure I won't use!

DH will pack on Friday, November 2nd and not a minute earlier. I'm used to it. He figures whatever he forgets, he didn't need much anyway. This is his mode... he pulls out seven pair of socks, seven days worth of underwear, seven shirts, seven pairs of pants that will "match", his dop kit is always "supplied" and off he goes. I have packed his suit, tie, and belt already, so he just needs to do the basics. I've been packed more or less for three weeks... I'm ready to go... NOW!!

 

[love2travel]

thanks, love2travel!

you've made me feel soooo much better!! My DD has her list all neatly typed, but I'm the one worry about taking all the medications, blah, blah, blah.

While I'm not happy you're living in piles and surrounded by suitcases, I am glad I'm not alone How old is your DD?

Looking forward to meeting you, too, my DIS Friend

My DD is 10

 

[Beauty luvs Beast]

love2travel:

almost forgot to ask (since you're a DCL veteran!) - any truth that you really use the over the door shoe organizers? we cruised on DCL last year (our first - and LOVED it!) and found the 3 of us had plenty of room and all found our own "spots" for our own stuff...

 

[Beauty luvs Beast]

I think you need to just "think" about what you are going to be doing excursion wise, etc., and decide what you might need. I can't even begin to think of why you might need a compass, unless you just like charting a course while you are out at sea.

I like those packing lists, but I also cross off a lot of things I know for sure I won't use!

DH will pack on Friday, November 2nd and not a minute earlier. I'm used to it. He figures whatever he forgets, he didn't need much anyway. This is his mode... he pulls out seven pair of socks, seven days worth of underwear, seven shirts, seven pairs of pants that will "match", his dop kit is always "supplied" and off he goes. I have packed his suit, tie, and belt already, so he just needs to do the basics. I've been packed more or less for three weeks... I'm ready to go... NOW!!

wow - i guess all DHs are the same...i'd be packed in 5 minutes too if all I had to worry about were my OWN clothes. me, on the other hand - leave the house in order, make sure the bills are paid, get travelers checks, and so on - you get the drift.

boy do I need this vacation - CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

 

[love2travel]

love2travel:

almost forgot to ask (since you're a DCL veteran!) - any truth that you really use the over the door shoe organizers? we cruised on DCL last year (our first - and LOVED it!) and found the 3 of us had plenty of room and all found our own "spots" for our own stuff...

Actually this year is the first time we are taking a shoe organizer. The last 2 years I never took one and always felt that counters and desktops were always so messy. So we'll so how it goes. I paid 88 cents for it and it is going in the trash when I'm done with it, one less thing I need to bring home.

 

[Beauty luvs Beast]

Actually this year is the first time we are taking a shoe organizer. The last 2 years I never took one and always felt that counters and desktops were always so messy. So we'll so how it goes. I paid 88 cents for it and it is going in the trash when I'm done with it, one less thing I need to bring home.

sounds like a deal - where did you buy it? I also think i'm going to take those cheapie plastic over the door hooks ($1 at Walmart) to hang out tux and dresses.

 

[love2travel]

sounds like a deal - where did you buy it? I also think i'm going to take those cheapie plastic over the door hooks ($1 at Walmart) to hang out tux and dresses.

I got it at an Odd Lot store in the Poconos over the summer, was in the Poconos for the day, stopped in just to look around and came across it and said I'm going to put this away for the cruise. I know people on here have said they got them at Walmart pretty cheap and at the dollar stores too.