November 7, 2009 ~~~~ AHOY ST.CROIX ~~~~

[stampinshauna]

We are stateroom number 2618 so we will be neighbors It would be nice if we both got upgraded to a better floor for the same price This year the cruise that went election week was half full, I think this is election week next year as well (albeit it's not a presidential election, it still might have an impact).

I was on the Magic over election day this year and I'm pretty sure the ship was a lot more than half full. It was also Jersey week, so it seemed to be half full of folks from NJ. We were in a category 11 room--if the ship was only half full I'd think we would have been upgraded. Next year we have a 12 guaranty, so I'm crossing my fingers for some pixie dust from the upgrade fairy!

 

[glindamood]

OH My Gosh - did you stop? what did you do? I have never hit an animal before

No, I didn't stop, couldn't really as there would have been nothing to do. There were lots of cars behind me as well. I thought afterward (when I stopped shaking) that maybe I should have called 911 or something but they don't remove carcases here, don't know why. They are beautiful animals but they sure do cause a lot of havoc this time of year. Between the rut and hunting season about to open, it will only get worse.

 

[iamdaisyduck]

I was on the Magic over election day this year and I'm pretty sure the ship was a lot more than half full. It was also Jersey week, so it seemed to be half full of folks from NJ. We were in a category 11 room--if the ship was only half full I'd think we would have been upgraded. Next year we have a 12 guaranty, so I'm crossing my fingers for some pixie dust from the upgrade fairy!

I always hope for an upgrade but I am never the "lucky" one to get it. It doesn't much matter I suppose, I'll be happy just to be on the ship

I am going to have to move to a state that has off when the rest of the country doesn't!! We met a family who were from California on our cruise and they get 2 weeks off in October, I would love to be able to not take my son out of school to go on vacation but forget it, the airfares and cruisefares are outrageous during those times.

 

[AverysMommy]

I was on the Magic over election day this year and I'm pretty sure the ship was a lot more than half full. It was also Jersey week, so it seemed to be half full of folks from NJ. We were in a category 11 room--if the ship was only half full I'd think we would have been upgraded. Next year we have a 12 guaranty, so I'm crossing my fingers for some pixie dust from the upgrade fairy!

So tell us about your cruise?

Best Food?
Best Excursion?
Best Magical Moment?

any changes worth noting?

 

[AverysMommy]

We are stateroom number 2618 so we will be neighbors It would be nice if we both got upgraded to a better floor for the same price This year the cruise that went election week was half full, I think this is election week next year as well (albeit it's not a presidential election, it still might have an impact).

Nice to know people near by. We were in a Category 4 (so I think Level 8)before as we had 3 kids with us.....this will be a different experience being on Level 2....I would think a bit more stairs!

 

[AverysMommy]

I always hope for an upgrade but I am never the "lucky" one to get it. It doesn't much matter I suppose, I'll be happy just to be on the ship

I am going to have to move to a state that has off when the rest of the country doesn't!! We met a family who were from California on our cruise and they get 2 weeks off in October, I would love to be able to not take my son out of school to go on vacation but forget it, the airfares and cruisefares are outrageous during those times.

When are your holidays? Ours are for 1 week in March

The best part of where we live is that our school doesnt start until the Tuesday after Labour Day in September. Florida Schools seem to go back in mid August so we went the last week of August in 2006 to WDW and there was NO ONE there.

 

[AverysMommy]

No, I didn't stop, couldn't really as there would have been nothing to do. There were lots of cars behind me as well. I thought afterward (when I stopped shaking) that maybe I should have called 911 or something but they don't remove carcases here, don't know why. They are beautiful animals but they sure do cause a lot of havoc this time of year. Between the rut and hunting season about to open, it will only get worse.

What doest "Between the rut and hunting season" mean? I dont hunt so I dont know the phrase RUT.

 

[glindamood]

What doest "Between the rut and hunting season" mean? I dont hunt so I dont know the phrase RUT.

...mating season.

 

[iamdaisyduck]

When are your holidays? Ours are for 1 week in March

The best part of where we live is that our school doesnt start until the Tuesday after Labour Day in September. Florida Schools seem to go back in mid August so we went the last week of August in 2006 to WDW and there was NO ONE there.

We have off for presidents week in February and then again in April for a little more than a week. It seems like the whole country is on vacation at that time. I would love to have off in October for a week!! October is a fantastic time to travel!!!

 

[glindamood]

We have off for presidents week in February and then again in April for a little more than a week. It seems like the whole country is on vacation at that time. I would love to have off in October for a week!! October is a fantastic time to travel!!!

Based on my limited experience with October breaks - they tend to happen with schools systems that go back in early August. Michigan passed a law that public school can't start until the day after Labor Day so we lost the long weekend we used to get in October - never had a week off but used to get a 4 day weekend somehow or other.

 

[lanand3]

We have off for presidents week in February and then again in April for a little more than a week. It seems like the whole country is on vacation at that time. I would love to have off in October for a week!! October is a fantastic time to travel!!!

I agree!super busy and expensive!Which is why I will continue to take my kids out of school as long as they make up the work easily.

 

[glindamood]

Just a nudge to page 1. Have a great weekend!

 

[glindamood]

Bumping to Page One.

 

[AverysMommy]

We are going to WDW the week before and I am having so much fun on the WDW Boards getting all theses great hints on special things we can do while there - you know what I mean, stuff outside of just the rides.

I just learned about tours - one in teh Land Pavillion at Epcot and one that is a Family Tour at MK.

Anyone here have any special thing at WDW that is on the MUST DO list?

 

[glindamood]

You will be there during the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot - DH's favorite event at WDW.

Will you be there before the 31st? MNSSHP is a great deal of fun but can't say that I would want to go on Halloween itself due to crowds. My favorite thing is the light parade at the MK and then the fireworks. NOT to be missed in my opinion. I also enjoy Soarin'.

Ride the monorail through the resorts. Swim in your resort pool. Take a nap. Don't try to do everything as it can't be done. We always know we will be back.

 

[AverysMommy]

You will be there during the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot - DH's favorite event at WDW.

Will you be there before the 31st? MNSSHP is a great deal of fun but can't say that I would want to go on Halloween itself due to crowds. My favorite thing is the light parade at the MK and then the fireworks. NOT to be missed in my opinion. I also enjoy Soarin'.

Ride the monorail through the resorts. Swim in your resort pool. Take a nap. Don't try to do everything as it can't be done. We always know we will be back.

We will be there for the Food and Wine - that is cool but we are travellign with 2 kids. Is this a truly adult only activity (is the emphasis on the WINE)....or do you think Kids can enjoy it. They are good and trying different foods.

We were thinking that WDW woudl be empty on October 31st as all the kids would want to be trick or treating....am I wrong?

I wanted to fly down on Oct 31st in the mornign but the kids arent sure they want to miss trick or treating wtih their friends. They want to go down on the 1st.

 

[glindamood]

We will be there for the Food and Wine - that is cool but we are travellign with 2 kids. Is this a truly adult only activity (is the emphasis on the WINE)....or do you think Kids can enjoy it. They are good and trying different foods.

We were thinking that WDW woudl be empty on October 31st as all the kids would want to be trick or treating....am I wrong?

I wanted to fly down on Oct 31st in the mornign but the kids arent sure they want to miss trick or treating wtih their friends. They want to go down on the 1st.

I can be very opinionated about WDW so are you sure you want me to respond? And then, Florida residents, please don't take any offense. I don't typically do the parks on weekends as that seems to be when the locals are out, and can be in droves, along with the previous weeks guests that have not left yet and the following weeks guests that just arrived. Now, I would also think that the locals would have gone Saturday and to MNSSHP on the 31st so you might be safe on Sunday. We did the last week in September this year and never again will I go that early. Food and Wine had just started and Epcot (where we went Sunday) was crowded - or more crowded than I would have liked.

OK, that is my opinion and your mileage may vary. PLEASE don't plan your vacation around my opinion - I would feel horrible if you had second thoughts afterwards. You asked and I shared. Sorry to offend anyone if I did.

 

[AverysMommy]

I am happy to hear all opinions - and dont worry, i wont hold you responsible if I agree or not - in fact I wont remember who said what to me - i have a bad memory when it comes to names

I just like hearing different points of view and then I determine waht is best for my crew. I always start a Word Document and just copy and paste things from the Boards that I read that I think would be interesting

So go ahead - and shoot your thoughts at me

 

[AverysMommy]

So we may be in trouble on this ship now.......

When we went on the cruise in 2007 - I was the one who felt the ship moving the most. It wasnt a problem as I took some anti-motion stuff each mornnig and I was fine....but I knew it if I forgot to take it.

Well, my Much Better Half seems to have developed Vertigo. Any motion at will cause a major problem with dizziness, nausea, etc. It has been coming on for the last week but really hit hard yesterday so off to the doctor we go.

Well now MBH is taking meds but is not allowed to drive for 2 weeks and has been told that this can take up to 6 months to resolve. WHOA! I cant imagine being on a ship with this problem.

I am hoping that is resolved in 2 weeks!!!

 

[glindamood]

for a speedy recovery. That is an awful feeling. Hopefully whatever is causing the vertigo will go away and he will be right as rain shortly.

So we may be in trouble on this ship now.......

When we went on the cruise in 2007 - I was the one who felt the ship moving the most. It wasnt a problem as I took some anti-motion stuff each mornnig and I was fine....but I knew it if I forgot to take it.

Well, my Much Better Half seems to have developed Vertigo. Any motion at will cause a major problem with dizziness, nausea, etc. It has been coming on for the last week but really hit hard yesterday so off to the doctor we go.

Well now MBH is taking meds but is not allowed to drive for 2 weeks and has been told that this can take up to 6 months to resolve. WHOA! I cant imagine being on a ship with this problem.

I am hoping that is resolved in 2 weeks!!!