November 3, 2012 - Election Escape Eastern!!

[TomsRiverNJMickeyFan]

Double-Digit Dance Day!!! Woooooohoooooooo!!!!!

So looking forward to the week!

 

[Va-NanaTink]

Double-Digit Dance Day!!! Woooooohoooooooo!!!!!

 

[ntheory]

Nicely done!

 

[Happydog]

Hi there! Well I was able to book our on-board fun and reservations today, (we missed our official day on the 21st b/c we were traveling!) but I just wanted you all to know that there are lots of free spaces that I could see for pretty much everything! YAY! So if you are booking next week, you should be lucky, too!

Can't believe that November is just a few months away! Hard to think about summer ending, but I'm ready for a little Fantasy!!!

 

[Time4Family]

I joined Disboards for this thread. This is our first cruise. Cant't wait. It will be me, my husband and 2 kids (daughter 10 and son 13). Love reading all of the information everyone is sharing.

 

[Time4Family]

Hello to all!

My name is Charyl Lee, and my family and I will be joining you on the Nov 3rd sailing. I was wondering if you could let me know of any meets or activities that you might have planned for the cruise? We have three staterooms, and there are 7 of us. Thank you!

8550 - Paige 17, Jade 14 (daughters)
8552 - Charyl Lee, Jeff (mom and Dad)
8554 - Monty, Debbie, Kaylee 10 (son and family)

Looks like we will be next door to you. We are in 8548. My kids are 13 and 10.

 

[ntheory]

Hi there! Well I was able to book our on-board fun and reservations today, (we missed our official day on the 21st b/c we were traveling!) but I just wanted you all to know that there are lots of free spaces that I could see for pretty much everything! YAY! So if you are booking next week, you should be lucky, too!

Can't believe that November is just a few months away! Hard to think about summer ending, but I'm ready for a little Fantasy!!!

So glad you got everything you wanted!! That's great!!!

Yes!! It's getting so close.

I joined Disboards for this thread. This is our first cruise. Cant't wait. It will be me, my husband and 2 kids (daughter 10 and son 13). Love reading all of the information everyone is sharing.

Welcome!!! So glad to have you join us! I'll add you to the roll call.

 

[Va-NanaTink]

I joined Disboards for this thread. This is our first cruise. Cant't wait. It will be me, my husband and 2 kids (daughter 10 and son 13). Love reading all of the information everyone is sharing.

I'm so excited too! Be careful...you will be HOOKED!
It's almost our favorite vacation...add a little WDW on the front end...we are good to go!!!

Hi there! Well I was able to book our on-board fun and reservations today, (we missed our official day on the 21st b/c we were traveling!) but I just wanted you all to know that there are lots of free spaces that I could see for pretty much everything! YAY! So if you are booking next week, you should be lucky, too!

Can't believe that November is just a few months away! Hard to think about summer ending, but I'm ready for a little Fantasy!!!

Glad everything worked out for ya! We got what we wanted too and I noticed that there were lots of brunch choices remaining too...that may have something to do with them cutting out the afternoon tea for more brunch options, thought I was planning on giving tea a try this time around. OH WELL!!!

I'm ready to gooooooooo!

 

[Lyrah]

Looks like we will be next door to you. We are in 8548. My kids are 13 and 10.

Hi Neighbor

Thank you to everyone for all of the friendly welcomes!

I was so excited that we've reached Gold for this cruise, so I signed in to see what activities I was going book, and I signed out with nothing .

We're not booking Remy or Palo this cruise. We want to be with our family each night at dinner because it's our son's first cruise. When we went to St. Thomas on a previous cruise, we had such a fun day with a local tour guide named "Sharky", that we're going to book him again. After the tour we'll have him drop us at Magans Bay for a couple of hours. And at San Juan, we're going to tour Old San Juan on our own, then take a taxi to Isla Verde. So it looks as though I'll only end up booking some well needed spa treatments.

I did get an early check in time, so that's nice

Can anyone tell me what the reception on board for Gold members (so funny, reminds me of Austin Powers) will be like?

 

[Time4Family]

I'm so excited too! Be careful...you will be HOOKED!
It's almost our favorite vacation...add a little WDW on the front end...we are good to go!!! :

Thanks. We already love WDW...looking forward to some Disney magic and relaxation.

 

[Time4Family]

Hi Neighbor

Thank you to everyone for all of the friendly welcomes!

I was so excited that we've reached Gold for this cruise, so I signed in to see what activities I was going book, and I signed out with nothing .

We're not booking Remy or Palo this cruise. We want to be with our family each night at dinner because it's our son's first cruise. When we went to St. Thomas on a previous cruise, we had such a fun day with a local tour guide named "Sharky", that we're going to book him again. After the tour we'll have him drop us at Magans Bay for a couple of hours. And at San Juan, we're going to tour Old San Juan on our own, then take a taxi to Isla Verde. So it looks as though I'll only end up booking some well needed spa treatments.

I did get an early check in time, so that's nice

Can anyone tell me what the reception on board for Gold members (so funny, reminds me of Austin Powers) will be like?

My DH and I are torn on Palo and Remy (we may not even get reservations since we still can't book anything). We decided to have dinner be family time too. I'm sure the kids will be off doing their own thing most of the day. My DH and I will need to figure out what to do.

Any recommendations for first timers? I've already read such great tips on this board, but I love hearing new ideas.

 

[Va-NanaTink]

Hi Neighbor

Thank you to everyone for all of the friendly welcomes!

I was so excited that we've reached Gold for this cruise, so I signed in to see what activities I was going book, and I signed out with nothing .

We're not booking Remy or Palo this cruise. We want to be with our family each night at dinner because it's our son's first cruise. When we went to St. Thomas on a previous cruise, we had such a fun day with a local tour guide named "Sharky", that we're going to book him again. After the tour we'll have him drop us at Magans Bay for a couple of hours. And at San Juan, we're going to tour Old San Juan on our own, then take a taxi to Isla Verde. So it looks as though I'll only end up booking some well needed spa treatments.

I did get an early check in time, so that's nice

Can anyone tell me what the reception on board for Gold members (so funny, reminds me of Austin Powers) will be like?

It's usually held in the big club on the first sea day afternoon, and there are some light munchies set out, the Captain comes and talks, I've been on ones that have a ice breaker game...try to meet as many people as possible kind of thing by finding people who meet a certain criteria. that's sort of fun to do, You don't miss much if you don't go, but it's nice.

 

[Va-NanaTink]

My DH and I are torn on Palo and Remy (we may not even get reservations since we still can't book anything). We decided to have dinner be family time too. I'm sure the kids will be off doing their own thing most of the day. My DH and I will need to figure out what to do.

Any recommendations for first timers? I've already read such great tips on this board, but I love hearing new ideas.

By all means take the ship tour the first day! It's great and you really get your bearings much quicker.

If your kids will be busy elsewhere, the adult pool is a nice place to relax. There are all kinds of activities around the ship...your Navigator will be your best friend! I take ours each night (the Navigator for the next day is placed on your bed the night before by your stateroom host) and a highlighter and highlight those things we are interesed in. Blue for Sulley, pink for me, green for both.

Last I looked there were still quite a few openings for Palo's and Remy's, so don't give up hope. AND...even if you don't get Palo's or Remy's on your booking date, go to the onboard sign up area and see if they have anything and if not, get on the waiting list. I have had EXCELLENT luck with the waiting list! Even for brunch!!!

Last but not least...Enjoy yourself....you can't do everything, just like you can't do everything at WDW....good reason to sail again!!!

 

[kelbel5355]

Hi Everyone,

Figured I'd do a quick introduction. I booked this cruise in June and it will be my 3rd Disney Cruise. Last Nov was my first DCL on the Dream. I'm going on the Magic next month to Canada...and then this one. I'm very excited about this trip b/c it seems like 7 days is the perfect amount of time for R&R.

On this trip is myself, my 7 DS, my parents and family friend. Again I can't wait!!!

 

[ntheory]

Hi Everyone,

Figured I'd do a quick introduction. I booked this cruise in June and it will be my 3rd Disney Cruise. Last Nov was my first DCL on the Dream. I'm going on the Magic next month to Canada...and then this one. I'm very excited about this trip b/c it seems like 7 days is the perfect amount of time for R&R.

On this trip is myself, my 7 DS, my parents and family friend. Again I can't wait!!!

Welcome, Kelly!! Glad to have you.


I will add you, ds (7), parents and friend to the roll call on the first post!

 

[TomsRiverNJMickeyFan]

Just wanted to remind everyone of the Chatzy Cruise Chats scheduled for this weekend.

The kids chat will be Friday night from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM Eastern Time.

The adults chat will be Saturday Night from 8:30 PM until ? Eastern Time.

Hope you can join us!

 

[TomsRiverNJMickeyFan]

The kids chat scheduled for this evening has been postponed due to low participation, and unexpected scheduling conflicts for the two adult monitors.

We most likely will try to reschedule it for next Friday, August 10 from 7:00 PM til 9:00 PM.

An official notice will be posted later today or tomorrow!

 

[jetsandmets]

Was just coming on to say my daughter would be there. She will try for next week

 

[jetsandmets]

might not be there at 8:30 sharp, but I have to stay up until midnight, so I'll be chatting for sure.

 

[katzs13]

I sent the fe list to the people I had email for. Here is the list of people I still need information.

disneyfan888
I need your room number

Princessfan2006
I need your room number

Disneyin84
I need your room number

Bfosbenner
I need your room number and email

Rlbren
I need your room number and email

Canucktinkerbell19
I need your room number

Howdydoodyswife
I need your room number

Happy dog
I need your room number, names, child ages, and email

Clubmoss
I need your room number and email

If your did not get the list or are not on this list and want to be in the fe just pm me.

Thank you

Misty