NYE Western Cruise 2008 - New Thread

[Marla Hellwig]

the ship is pretty full - staterooms are just poppng up once in a while

 

[disneykelly73]

That does seem like a 1st or 2nd person price. Did you ask why so much?

I know that they had explained to me at one point that once the age range in certain parts of the ship are sold its sold... but like if you were a couple w/no kids, you have more access to the ship than someone w/kids.

This was a question I had about adding, in case I had a baby before the cruise.

 

[Anjelica]

Been skimming through the emails I get on updates. For some reason though I get some of the posts and not others so if I missed one please don't hurt me.

Did someone say they needed favorite characters?

Shannon - Mad Hatter
Sean - Donald Duck
Sydney - She likes all the princesses of course - Cinderella, Ariel and Tinkerbell (although not really a princess)
Anjelica - Chip n' Dale

 

[CADZNYCHC]

the ship is pretty full - staterooms are just poppng up once in a while

yeah - i just think it's really wrong & just not necessary to charge almost double to add someone to a stateroom that we've had booked since April 2007....oh well.....i think we're just going to work out a way to have her meet us in Orlando upon our return for the 3 days in the parks....

 

[magicalfam5]

Brenda--WOW, that's a lot for her. My kids prices were only $140 more pp and we are in a suite!! We did book as soon as the dates were released though.

Picked up Kelly and Brian's schedules for school today. They start on the 22nd. I'm going to miss them when they all go back. I love having them home. My oldest wonders why I talk to the dog like she's a person--there's no one else to talk to when they all go to school!! She stays by my side all day, how can I not talk to her.

We're down to 20 weeks away!!--don't pee your pants with excitement Kelly!!

I received my package about the excursions a week ago I think. The only planned excursion is the dolphin swim in Cozumel. We'll just walk around in Key West--I think it's our 4th or 5th time there. I think we'll just hit the beach and ride the jet skis in grand cayman. In CC we usually just relax on the beach. The water is too cold for us babies in December.


Judy

 

[disneykelly73]

I know.. its bad... I am like a big kid.

Oh.. and for my weight loss from last night.. I weighed in 3 lbs down.. YEAH!!!

with 20 weeks left to go.. I need to lose an average of 1.5lbs a week to get down to my goal by the cruise. Hmmmmmm.....

 

[Anjelica]

I know.. its bad... I am like a big kid.

Oh.. and for my weight loss from last night.. I weighed in 3 lbs down.. YEAH!!!

with 20 weeks left to go.. I need to lose an average of 1.5lbs a week to get down to my goal by the cruise. Hmmmmmm.....

That's great......I go in spurts but I have been making it to the gym at least twice a week for the past 5 weeks. I shoot for about 500+ calories per session to burn (I do about 50 minutes of cardio). I need to get back to lifting weights, etc. as that always helps long term. I am also shooting for getting in the gym 4-5 times a week but either I'm sick or school is starting (this week for Syndey) or some other great excuse...

Off topic - but its been years since I have been in the Carribbean during winter - what should we expect in terms of both on boat and off boat (Grand Cayman, Cozumel, CC)? Anyone know?

 

[magicalfam5]

That's great......I go in spurts but I have been making it to the gym at least twice a week for the past 5 weeks. I shoot for about 500+ calories per session to burn (I do about 50 minutes of cardio). I need to get back to lifting weights, etc. as that always helps long term. I am also shooting for getting in the gym 4-5 times a week but either I'm sick or school is starting (this week for Syndey) or some other great excuse...

Off topic - but its been years since I have been in the Carribbean during winter - what should we expect in terms of both on boat and off boat (Grand Cayman, Cozumel, CC)? Anyone know?

As far as the weather---great! The only chance for iffy weather is at CC. Most of the time, it is warm (80's), just once it was cooler (70). The water temp is warm everywhere except CC where is is only in the low to mid 70's. I won't go in the water unless it's in the 80's.

Anjelica, when you get the chance, on the website, can you change my DS Brian back to a son--you have him as my DD.

Judy

 

[ohioworkingmom]

How come I have not gotten my package from Disney yet??

 

[teacherbell]

Hey Everyone!
I don't post often, but I love hearing about all you have been up to from Artman, so I thought I'd write and update you on his healing progress. We have had such a whirlwind of a past two weeks. We took possession of our dream cottage and worked night and day to clean it up and make it feel like home on the first week of Artie's vacation. And, of course, this week was the big operation. He's doing really well, especially today. He has some swelling and bruising and has a strange bruise that looks suspiciously like the doctor tried to hang him Another few days and I think he'll be back to normal and most likely posting up a storm. I know this board and all his Dis friends are a big cheer up for him and he has already started talking about Disney stuff again. Ah, the healing powers of the disney Magic

I hope you are all having a great summer. I can't wait until cruise day.

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Hi Claudia....nice to hear from you too!! we do miss the Artman for sure - esp his jokes...but glad to hear he's healing well.....

 

[Aisling]

We're down to 20 weeks away!!--don't pee your pants with excitement Kelly!!
Judy

I think we all agree, Kelly is adorable in her excitement!

Oh.. and for my weight loss from last night.. I weighed in 3 lbs down.. YEAH!!!

GREAT NEWS! Keep going, you'll do it!!!!!!! 1.5 a week is so doable, so pleeeeeeeeeease don't give in to temptation! It's not worth it!!

How come I have not gotten my package from Disney yet??

Don't feel bad, Robin, I haven't gotten anything either.

Hey Everyone!

Hi Claudia!!!!!!!! Again, best best wishes for you guys enjoying your new cottage!

When Artie's boo boo is hurting him, have him click on this link. My Jesse had nasal septum surgery this past December.

http://s286.photobucket.com/albums/ll117/nonamejustme/jessesoperation/


P.S. I've noted all of your fav characters, thank you!

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Morning Magic Mateys!

Things are good on the homefront for today: Mika puppy's glands are going back down

We haven't received any Cruise Docs either, unless Mom gotem - but she woulda said so

Nan, I know you're out there - how is your Mom these days? Didja think that if she came cruising that she and my Mom could hook up? Maybe she won't be as "high maintenence" as you think Cruising without you simply wouldn't be the same - you need to be there for our first beer and Captain stalking session!!!!

 

[tiggerwannabe]

OMG Aisling!! Nothing like a brother and the perfect photo op...clicky~

 

[Aisling]

OMG Aisling!! Nothing like a brother and the perfect photo op...clicky~

Yeah, the thumbs up pose and the flip the bird pose are his two favorites.

He was trying to make Jesse laugh as he came out of the anesthesia, hence the goofy mouth pose on Jesse. But I had to make him stop...laughing was NOT a good idea for Jesse at that stage!

 

[Aisling]

Tig, too bad you're not here...I need a good photographer to do some head shots of my niece. She needs a portfolio of a few pics for her aspiring show business career.

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Good Morning.....well i ended up calling DCL myself yesterday to get a better explanation of why a 3rd person was so high.....basically they do that so ppl don't just book a 1-person cruise at the lowest rates and then add on the rest of the family at different intervals leading up to sail date...seems kind of weird to me..but whatever.....at least i got an explanation and he was very nice about everything and my questions...(no sighs)

 

[Aisling]

Brenda, I just wanted to tell you you'd be so proud of me...I haven't missed a day at the gym since I joined! I wanna be like you!

 

[disneykelly73]

Brenda, too bad they cant just check out your cruising history and realize that you dont NORMALLY add people.

Why would people do that?? it doesnt cost you til the final bill is due. If you had only 1 person in your room, I could see them doing that. Weird, because the earlier you book, the less it costs all around.

Guess they werent flexible on the price, huh? No Disney Magic being worked on that??

I am very very excited. I actually think about the cruise EVERY day. Its sad.. I know. But honestly.. its getting me through some tough times, so whenever I am headed down the mental road to a bad place, I think of the cruise that I have planned.

Brian is aware that this has kept my spirits up.. and whenever I am seeming down, he plays the DCL video from the travel channel. We have watched it like 10 or more times in the past 5 weeks. Again, sad, I know.

Now that today's pity party has passed. Yes, Aisling, I plan on sticking to the WW plan.. last night at dinner (during a pity party I might add) I resisted the bread. It looked really yummy, but I told myself that I had spent enough points on the meatloaf dinner mom made, I didnt need to add 3 more points on bread.

 

[disneykelly73]

Aisling,

that is great about the gym, and really impressive... A lady at WW said she joined an 8 week program at the gym near the WW meeting, and she was measured and has lost 7 inches. (she was already a lifetime member).. not sure if that was cumulative.. as 7 inches is a LOT... she said how she feels firmer now.

I might look into that in Sept or Oct. I just dont think that I can commit right now to working out daily. The next couple of weeks are busy.