NYE Western Cruise 2008 - New Thread

[ohioworkingmom]

Has anyone heard anything about the change in the kids club moving 13 year olds to Ocean Quest? My DD will be 13 1/2 and was excited because her and her sister (15) would be able to go to Stack together. They have never done the clubs because they were always separated. THis is going to really bum her out, and me! Does Disney ever make an exception? I have also read it is something they are trying for the summer?

 

[Aisling]

Oh.. Almost forgot to mention. Went and got weighed in at WW last night 5lbs down!!! WOO HOO.. only 35 more to go!!! (that isnt my ultimate goal, but it is my goal for the cruise!!)

Woweeeeeeeee Kelly!!!
That's a great start! 35 more lbs in 5 months is SO doable!! Yay for you!

 

[Aisling]

Has anyone heard anything about the change in the kids club moving 13 year olds to Ocean Quest? My DD will be 13 1/2 and was excited because her and her sister (15) would be able to go to Stack together. They have never done the clubs because they were always separated. THis is going to really bum her out, and me! Does Disney ever make an exception? I have also read it is something they are trying for the summer?

Robin, I heard that so far they're only doing it for the west coast cruises, no decision yet about when the Magic comes back east. I know Disney makes exceptions for lowering a child a level, if the birthday is close and they want to be with sibs, but moving up is more rare. If they don't change back, if I were you, I'd still ask, since she will be halfway to age 14.

 

[Aisling]

NOW.. for the cruise.. Tigg, Which Ruin's tour are you doing? What time do you think they are going to have us back to the ship? I was thinking that I might want someone to do my hair at the Salon, but if the tour runs long, I dont see how I can do both. It says 7 - 7.5 hrs.. but doesnt say what time it starts at!!!

Grand Cayman.. what is everyone doing there?

It's annoying that the DCL website no longer puts down the times for the excursions. Louise and I definitely want to get our hair done for NYE, but as you said, will there be time? I mean, a long, tiring excursion, then finding time for a rest, the evening stage show, hair, and getting ready for dinner. Well, that's why I love late dinner seating, but it's still going to be a rush, I think. If anyone finds out the times, pleeeeease post.

 

[ohioworkingmom]

It's annoying that the DCL website no longer puts down the times for the excursions.

I agree, as I still want to do the cooking thing, but without knowing any times, I cannot commit

I am also still irritated about the kids club. I am going to push to have her moved up, only because the rule when we booked was age 13, hopefully they will be kind to me

 

[Aisling]

I'm going ahead with the cooking thing thru Josefina, and the rest of my family will be on the DCL Tulum tour. Now I just realized there will be plenty of time for me to get ready for NYE, as the cooking thing starts at 11 am, and is only 3 hours, so I'll have time afterwards.

I know you're interested in the dolphin excursion. Do you know if you'll be booking thru DCL, or privately?

 

[ohioworkingmom]

I know you're interested in the dolphin excursion. Do you know if you'll be booking thru DCL, or privately?

We are doing it through Disney, after much discussion with Chris, we decided it was safer and easier to book through them, rather than getting the taxi, and if we didn't dock for some reason, to try to get a refund through Mexico. I think it is supposed to take 3 hours also.

 

[disneykelly73]

I think that its horrible that they dont post times anymore. It was very useful before!!

I must now plan on what I want to do.. the ruins before.. I guess I COULD do my own hair. LOL!!!

 

[artman]

So.. it was requested that I share the details of the upcoming WDW trip.. here it goes.

Friday: (LONG DAY!)
Fly out of Boston at 7:20am on Delta.. arrive at MCO at 10:20am .. catching the Magical Express to Saratoga Springs Resort. Dropping the bags and heading to the Animal Kingdom.

Animal Kingdom.. we would like to do Expedition Everest, the Safari and Dinosaur. We plan on getting the Yak & Yeti window (we are on the DDP) CS meal for lunch. Once we do all these rides, and possibly more.. its back to SSR.

We are going to take a quick break in the room to get the bags and what not now that the room is hopefully ready!!! perhaps a quick dip in the pool..

Once refreshed... its off to MK for the magical evening hours. We plan on doing CS here as well.. I am leaning toward Columbia House (love the hummus sandwich ) but Brian wants to try the Terrace Noodle CS if its open (we have yet to see it open.. and have been there at the height of August).. we would like to get on Buzz Lightyear, the Jungle Cruise, Splash Mountain, Thunder Mountain and Space Mountain.. OH.. and Philharmagic (we LOVE this 4d show)..

Saturday: (slightly shorter day!)
We want to get to MGM (yes.. it will forever be MGM to me!) before it opens.. hopefully by 830am.. We plan on going directly to Toy Story Mania, grabbing fast passes for the ride, then hopping in the standby line... once we do that we also want to ride, rock n'rollercoaster, Tower of Terror and hit up the animation class at the Animation attraction (so lacking since they got rid of the animators working there) Lunch time we have ressies' at Sci Fi.. Brian has never tried this and is DYING to.. We also want to take in the new MGM parade..

After the parade, we plan on jumping a ferry to Epcot, where we will try and get on Spaceship Earth.. we love the new ending and have now found out where to go to get that pic.. lol.. and possibly the single rider lines for Test Track and Mission Space (MS for Brian ONLY).. Also the Mexico & Norway rides.. We have a dinner ressie at the Biergarten.. and then want to try a Grand Marnier slushy in France (we saw this on Samantha Brown's Disney Favs which has been airing on the Travel Channel). After this, we plan on heading back to the hotel and possibly taking a dip in the pool then going to bed.

Sunday:

The plan is to sleep in a bit today.. then head to Typhoon Lagoon for some fun in the sun.. we will return when we get tired of the lazy man river (yeah right.. like that would EVER happen!!!)

Sunday night, we have dinner ressie's at Narcoisse.. I have set up the time to hopefully coincide w/the electrical water pagent.. loved this as a child.. love it as an adult. We also hope to catch the MK fireworks from the GF resort area. After we have seen those two items and have eaten a fabulous dinner we plan on jumping the bus to DTD where we will spend the rest of the evening at the Adventurer's Club.. possibly jumping over to the Comedy Warehouse for a show..

Monday:
Check into the airlines get rid of our checked luggage and store the carryons w/SSR... Then we are heading back to MGM for some more animation, toy story mania, possibly the Great Movie Ride and then Lunch at the 50's Prime Time Cafe. Our flight isnt til 7pm, so we wont have to be at the resort and waiting for the magical express until 4pm... YEAH US!

I think that its horrible that they dont post times anymore. It was very useful before!!

I must now plan on what I want to do.. the ruins before.. I guess I COULD do my own hair. LOL!!!

Kelly, I don't know why you would want to know the excursion times. You don't really strike me as a planner. You may want to pencil in a couple of restroom stops to your above plans.

I can give you a hard time because that is exactly the way I like to travel.

 

[disneykelly73]

Artman.. HA.. your commando as well? I find that is the only way to ensure you get the most out of your vacation.

BUT yes.. as you can see.. that means that I do NOT have the entire day at Cozumel plannable!!! ha. I also have given the airfare reigns over to DCL to save some $$$.. so that is a BIG problem that I am having.. which is having NO idea about my travel plans until 30 days before.

 

[Aisling]

I guess I COULD do my own hair. LOL!!!

Just an hour ago I was so sure I was going to get my hair done on the ship, but now I'm already changing my mind. I have 5 months to practice updos!

Kelly, is your hair long or short? We've never seen a pic of you!

 

[disneykelly73]

Ohh.. I dont know how to post pics on here.. I have medium length hair. It currently sits at my shoulders..

Let me see if I can attach one. Nope.. tried the copy and paste function.. its just not working.

 

[disneykelly73]

Perhaps this will work..

 

[disneykelly73]

Nope.. it wouldnt post the pic but did post the link to the pic.. How do you guys do it?

 

[Aisling]

http://a319.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/40/l_f702e0b11b7e8372b2aa727cc2e61db6.jpg

OMG Kelly, you're a doll!


I say save the salon money for something else, and do you own hair! When we cruised last time, my hair was long and straight, and I really didn't know what to do with it, so I had them put it up for me. Now my hair is just below shoulder-length, so a nice fluffy blow-out may work if I do it myself.

 

[magicalfam5]

I really need to check in more often. You guys talk a lot.

Went to see the "dream house" today. Our YMCA builds a house every year, sells tickets for $12 and raffles it off at the end of summer. Never won yet.

Kelly--saw your picture you posted--where are you hiding the 35 lbs that you want to loose??? I think you look great the way you are. I'm glad I don't know how to use the computer very well, this way I don't have to post a pic of me. You can definitely see my extra lbs!!

Going to check out colleges on line with Kelly so we can decide which ones she wants to visit.

You guys are a great group of people! The nicest cruise meet thread I've been on!

Judy

 

[Aisling]

At $12 each for a raffle, they must sell tons! But Judy, you said you have a pool, so to me, you already have a dream home!

What colleges is your daughter interested in? Does she know what she wants to do as a career? I'll be facing this next term with my Jesse, as he'll be a junior.

LOL about the extra pounds! I'm going to have to add some of these to my treadmill routine if I want to see some faster results!

 

[CADZNYCHC]

H Kelly....nice pics...sent you a myspace add request; I will most likely do my own hair too!

 

[Aisling]

oopsie lemme do that over

 

[Aisling]

Mom, Claudia and I on Test Track @ 65mph

Artman, I forgot to ask you, did YOU take this picture? Holding the camera over your head??