NYE Western Cruise 2008 - New Thread

[tiggerwannabe]

Hi Colleen

On Aug 20th I put our newest posters on the 1st page - they are near the top under new additions.

I usually tell Anjelica by pm. She has been busy I'll remind her.

LYMI
Mom

DOH!

thank you Mom

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Awww tiggerwannabe I am sorry to hear about Mika

Got a bit of news ouf of DCL GS tonight

special doings NYE - not much but dress - tux for men, jacket/tie for men (which to me means formal/ semi formal) and for women formal/semi formal

the kids clubs and nursery will be open until 1:00 a.m. and the Stack (teens) will be open until 2:00 - and I think she said the teens might be having their own party - my new phone is being stupid

but for right now - formal night will be 3rd night (12/29) and semi formal 12/31 - but up to ship's staff

 

[artman]

Thanks for the info Marla.

The last couple of days I have been in full planning mode, mainly for our precruise stay at WDW. Even though we have our dinner ADR's made, I think I have read every menu on the dis, mostly for the counter service. I think maybe I'm doing this because I am hungry all of the time.

Marla, your lucky that Mickey Bar contest is not on right now, I would have enough sticks to build my own cruise ship.

So we know which park we will be at and where we will be eating for every day. I may need Kelly's help to plan the minute by minute attractions details. (No, No Kelly said we can't use the restroom until after Splash Mtn. just cross your legs) Sorry Kelly you are too easy a target to resist.

 

[Aisling]

special doings NYE - not much but dress - tux for men, jacket/tie for men (which to me means formal/ semi formal) and for women formal/semi formal

but for right now - formal night will be 3rd night (12/29) and semi formal 12/31 - but up to ship's staff

I hope I'm not the only befuddled one, but if NYE is tux, jacket/tie, but formal night is on the 29th, wouldn't that sort of mean DCL is sort of suggesting that there sort of be TWO formal nights?

 

[CADZNYCHC]

no DCL packet yet

Maybe a more formal 'semi-formal' night is what they're somewhat suggesting.....

Aisling...are you taking a suit for Jesse or renting a tux?

Off to bed - been a very long day....

 

[Orlanr]

no DCL packet yet

Maybe a more formal 'semi-formal' night is what they're somewhat suggesting.....

Aisling...are you taking a suit for Jesse or renting a tux?

Off to bed - been a very long day....

I'm hoping for the semi formal casual night, I've always wanted to wear shorts, tank top and a cumberbun, let's keep our finger's crossed!!!

 

[CADZNYCHC]

and that would be very cute!!! or handsome

 

[Aisling]

I may need Kelly's help to plan the minute by minute attractions details. (No, No Kelly said we can't use the restroom until after Splash Mtn. just cross your legs) Sorry Kelly you are too easy a target to resist.

Kelly, are you gonna let him get away with that??? (I'm an instigator! )

Aisling...are you taking a suit for Jesse or renting a tux?

I've been going back and forth with this, and decided on a suit. But I'm notorious for changing my mind, so now you have me thinking again. Is Ryan wearing a tux? Jesse would love to wear a tux, altho he's up for whatever. I'm just thinking about the expense of putting all my men in tuxes, but I could do it.

I'm hoping for the semi formal casual night, I've always wanted to wear shorts, tank top and a cumberbun, let's keep our finger's crossed!!!

Between you in that outfit and Artman in his gold lame' tux, I won't need rum tro put me in a laughing fit!

 

[disneykelly73]

Of course not.. lol

Artie, I thought I explained to you that the bathroom breaks are to be BEFORE splash mountain... Otherwise you might be uncomfortable during the ride from all the running water!!!! And god forbid if there is a log boat back up at the unloading dock (which you know there will be.. ) wouldnt want you to have an accident and then embarass Owen and Claudia!!!

LOL!!!

 

[artman]

To be honest I usually have my bathroom break while on Splash Mtn. I figure since I'm already wet who will know?

 

[disneykelly73]

EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Gross Artie.. quit being a boy!!

 

[artman]

wouldnt want you to have an accident and then embarass Owen and Claudia!!!

I think most days my very existence embarasses them.

 

[artman]

EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Gross Artie.. quit being a boy!!

I'll bet you will make sure your mouth is not open when going over the big drop from now on.

Why does a boy like to write his name in the snow? Because he can.

 

[Paragd911]

Hi Kaz! So nice to hear happy news!

I've been reading up on the excursions in the books that DCL sent us

I also just noticed our newest poster isn't on the rosters yet!

Mom, Anjelica; I had to read back 15 pages to find Mark and Shadow's names to ask them a question ... I'm just sayin ...



Mark, as I read the excursions, I took notice of how few you really have to choose from. The shocker was that Castaway Cay has NONE! What, if anything, have you been able to get yourself on excursion-wise on your previous cruise(s)?

I normally get off the boat to shop. Excursions with a person in a chair and a Service dog in a another country is really hard. (no ADA). I knew this when we booked it.

this is a photo of us at Castaway cay

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Aisling...i'm really thinking about a tux (renting direct from Disney) just so i wouldn't have to take up that amt of space in the suitcase...we're trying to pack light so that we only have 1 SC each this trip.....

Do we have a final count yet for Fish Extender participants??? i need to order mine SOON.....

 

[Marla Hellwig]

I did try to question more about the dress for the formal/semi night and try to pin down more info for NYE, but it just wasn't there - maybe later - but who knows

In regards to planning - all we have planned is a power shopping trip to the MarketPlace, and then planting our hineys on our savannah view balcony at AKL - waiting for dinner at Jiko - we talked about going into a park - but decided that for just a few hours - just not worth it for us - besides Kara wants to wander through the Lego store

Is that a challenge Art??????????

 

[CADZNYCHC]

I did try to question more about the dress for the formal/semi night and try to pin down more info for NYE, but it just wasn't there - maybe later - but who knows

In regards to planning - all we have planned is a power shopping trip to the MarketPlace, and then planting our hineys on our savannah view balcony at AKL - waiting for dinner at Jiko - we talked about going into a park - but decided that for just a few hours - just not worth it for us - besides Kara wants to wander through the Lego store

Is that a challenge Art??????????

Ryan was quite a Lego maniac...you couldn't park a 3rd car in our garage because of all the legos....

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Thanx for the laughs you guys

and thanx for the info Mark.

What kind of stuff do you like to shop for?

(this question is for anybody...I'm curious because I've been on the 7 day Eastern and if I'm not into jewelry I could buy most of the knickknacky stuff here )

Cigars? Jewelry? Clothing? Cheesy Souvies?


Hey Mom, silly question for you...what day are you driving home? I was thinking if I could convince John we could ride down and back with you and save a few bucks. My only issue is with Gus in FL, we should visit with him a few days if possible. Would you stay at Erika's and drive back with us maybe the following Tuesday?

We got flowers from Rose today with her condolences. I had to tell her John and I won't be going to FL with them this Halloween. She's already got her BIL and SIL (Ed's Bro) going with them - Deb and Joe rarely get to go on Vaca with Rose and Ed, it'll be a nice time for them.

 

[trinibjill]

I'm leaving NJ on the 22nd & scheduled to go back to work the Sunday after we dock.

The ports that we stop in this cruise have better items for sale than the Eastern. Not as many jewelers at these ports.

 

[disneykelly73]

Tigg.. things that I have purchased on Disney Cruises.

On an Eastern cruise, I got a really pretty ring that has diamonds and looks like a flower. They are all diamond chips. Cost $200 and the sized it right there.. that was St. Thomas. St. Marten.. couldnt find anything.

On a Western cruise, I got several bottles of the key lime juice to make my own key lime pie (and a bottle for mom too of course) and a bathing suit... I dont recall purchasing anything in Cozumel (perhaps just a silver band).. and that time the ship skipped Grand Cayman because of the weather.

On Castaway Cay, I have purchased cute tops/sweatshirts, magnets, and beach towels.. On the boats, I have purchased Scrapbooking supplies and once spent enough to qualify to buy a framed Captain Mickey for $25.

I have found that as the years go on.. I have purchased less and less when I go away. Most times I get stuff home, look at it, and then say.. Now what???

Oh.. and christmas ornaments if they have them.

Soooooooo.. that is what I buy in a nutshell!